Obituaries
Gordon Wayne Copeland
September 21, 2025
Gordon Wayne Copeland, 81, of Morehead City, North Carolina, stepped into eternity on September 21, 2025. He did so clothed in the righteousness of his kinsman redeemer The Lord Jesus Christ.
A memorial service to honor Gordon’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 27th at Open Door Baptist Church in Morehead City.
Gordon was born on June 30, 1944,...
Walter Emerson Humphrey Jr. "Sonny''
September 18, 2025
Walter Emerson Humphrey Jr. "Sonny'', 80, of Broad Creek, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service to honor Sonny’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 28th at First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City. The family will receive friends following the service.
Sonny was born...
Hilliard "Bud" Manley Eure IV
September 17, 2025
Hilliard "Bud" Manley Eure IV, 68, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Born on August 17, 1957, at the old Morehead City Hospital, Bud grew up in the Promise Land area of Morehead City. Bud graduated from Duke University in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and he earned his CPA.
Well...
Warren Bunch
September 16, 2025
Warren Bunch, 39, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
Born on February 10, 1986, in Roswell, New Mexico, Warren later moved to North Carolina, where he spent the majority of his life. With a passion for construction, he established his own business, where his remarkable hard work and talent...
Rita K. Ellington
September 16, 2025
Rita K. Ellington, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
A graveside service to honor Rita’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 20th at Amariah Garner Cemetery located at 550 Nine Foot Road in Newport. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on...
Larry Stephen Marshall
September 16, 2025
Larry Stephen Marshall, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Larry was born on May 20, 1946, in Stokesdale, NC, to the late Fred Marshall and Rachel Edwards. He was a loving husband of 49 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.
Larry was a proud veteran...
Barry Alan Coleman
September 16, 2025
Barry Alan Coleman, 62, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.
A funeral service to honor Barry’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 20th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. James Bradley. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Dr. Gary Robert Carroll
September 12, 2025
Dr. Gary Robert Carroll, born on October 24, 1958, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2025.
Gary’s Celebration of Life will be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 16, hosted by Local Point Church at Newport Baptist Church in Newport, NC. The service will be led by Pastor JT Riley, Pastor Norm Waligora, and Pastor...
Richard Wayne See
September 12, 2025
Richard Wayne See, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Wayne’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, September 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Noah Johnson. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Edward Earl Corbett
September 11, 2025
Edward Earl Corbett, 84, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on September 11, 2025.
In accordance with his wishes, the family will honor and celebrate his life at a later date.
Ed was born on June 16, 1941, in Snow Hill, NC, to the late Leamon “Rock” and Beulah Corbett. He proudly served his country in the United...
James Marc Hamric
September 10, 2025
James Marc Hamric, 52, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Marc’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 16th at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, September 15th at Parkview Baptist...
Susan Norman Craver
September 10, 2025
Susan Norman Craver, age 79, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on September 10, 2025, after an extended illness.
A memorial service to honor Susan’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 12, at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. A private family inurnment will follow at the columbarium at the church.
Born June 21, 1946, Susan was...
Horace E. Piner
September 10, 2025
Horace E. Piner, 97, of Williston, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service celebrating Mr. Piner’s remarkable life will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 19, at Munden Funeral Home. Following the service, interment will be held at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Charles Edward Yates
September 8, 2025
Charles “Chuck or Chucky” Edward Yates, 76, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.
Chuck was born on August 18, 1949, in New Bern, NC, to the late Harold and...
Gunnery Sergeant Iyassai M. Young, USMC, Retired
September 7, 2025
Gunnery Sergeant Iyassai M. Young, USMC, Retired, age 53, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in New Bern, NC, surrounded by loved ones.
A proud United States Marine, he dedicated 29 years to honorable service, embodying courage, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the United States of America.
Beyond the uniform, Gunnery Sergeant Young was known for his kind yet humble spirit....
Jessica "Jess" Lynn Rice
September 7, 2025
Jessica “Jess” Lynn Rice, 43, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away after a courageous battle against breast cancer on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Jess was born on December 15, 1981, in Warren, Ohio, to the late William Edward Rice and her mother, Sharon Elaine Duigou. From a young age, Jess had a deep...
William Michie Johnson
September 7, 2025
William Michie Johnson, 68, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
Michie was born on December 10,1956, in Durham, NC, to the late Philip Cephus and Emma Jean Johnson. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Michie was a diehard fan of the Duke Blue...
Barbara Jean Lloyd Henson
September 5, 2025
Barbara Jean Lloyd Henson, 87, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Barbara was born in Bell Arthur in Pitt County, North Carolina on January 27, 1938, to the late Milton Jones Lloyd and Fannie Sutton Lloyd. She was raised in Bell Arthur with her 8 siblings which included 7 sisters, Evelyn, Dorothy,...
Thomas “Tommy” Theodore Knox
September 5, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Theodore Knox, 68, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:45 a.m.
A service of celebration to honor Tommy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 13th at Ann Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort. Please wear bright colors (he hated the color black), shorts, and your best...
Barbara Jane Lowe-Newton
September 3, 2025
Barbara Jane Lowe-Newton, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Her family will hold a private celebration of her life to honor her memory.
Barbara was born on May 8, 1938, to the late Antone and Alicia Rego. Born and raised in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, she relocated to the coast of North Carolina...
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