Obituaries

Thomas Richmond Johnston, Sr.

Thomas Richmond Johnston, Sr.

May 4, 2019

Thomas Richmond Johnston, Sr., 71, of Emerald Isle, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at his home.

The family will have a private service to honor the life of Thomas.

Tom was born November 13, 1947, in Corpus Cristi, Texas. He spent most of his adult life working as a...

Virginia C. Fuerst

Virginia C. Fuerst

May 3, 2019

Virginia C. Fuerst, 96, of Newport, went home Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.

There will be a private service in her honor. She is to be buried at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery next to her husband.

Virginia enjoyed going to Glad Tidings Church...

Blake Edward Lewis

Blake Edward Lewis

May 3, 2019

Blake Edward Lewis, 59, of Gloucester, passed away Friday, May 3­, 2019, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Vergie Mae Cemetery on Harkers Island, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose, Jr.

Blake was born and raised in the Down...

Rena Manning

Rena Manning

May 1, 2019

Rena Manning, 90, of Beaufort, passed away Wednesday, May 1­, 2019, at Pruitt Health in Sea Level.

Services will take place in Memphis, Tennessee.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC and Memphis Memorial Park...

Autumn Lynn Taylor

Autumn Lynn Taylor

Apr 30, 2019

Autumn Lynn Taylor, 23, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Autumn graduated with the Class of 2013 at West Carteret High School. As a talented flutist, she excelled during her 7 years of...

Joyce Newman Smith

Joyce Newman Smith

Apr 30, 2019

Joyce Newman Smith, 62, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, April 30­, 2019, at her home.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Newport, officiated by James E. Newman.

Joyce was a member of the Morehead...

Nola Mae Willis

Nola Mae Willis

Apr 29, 2019

Nola Mae Willis, 96, of Harkers Island, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Free Grace Wesleyan Church, on Harkers Island, officiated by Rev. Clint Nelson and Rev. Patrick Whaley. Interment will follow at...

William "Bill" Baskowski

William "Bill" Baskowski

Apr 29, 2019

William “Bill” S. Baskowski, 94, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, April 29­, 2019, at his home.

Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Paratrooper Division. He was in the European Theater during World War II, where he received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

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Kathy Summers Powell-Guy

Kathy Summers Powell-Guy

Apr 28, 2019

Kathy Summers Powell-Guy, 63, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019, in the comfort of her home.

Kathy was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. Not only was she dedicated to her family and friends, but also to her career as well. She was employed at Chalk and...

Jonneth E. Clancy

Jonneth E. Clancy

Apr 26, 2019

Jonneth E. Clancy, 74, of Newport, passed away Friday, April 26­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, N.C.

Rev. Charles E. Smith

Rev. Charles E. Smith

Apr 26, 2019

On Friday, April 26, 2019, Rev Charles E Smith loving husband and father of 4 children and grandfather went home to be with Jesus at the age of 75.

His visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Munden Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2019...

John P. Baptist

John P. Baptist

Apr 26, 2019

John P. Baptist, 100, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 26­, 2019, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley.

Mr. Baptist proudly served our...

Melissa Taylor Lawrence

Melissa Taylor Lawrence

Apr 24, 2019

Melissa Taylor Lawrence, 50, of Bettie, passed away Wednesday, April 24­, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Harkers Island, officiated by Bishop B.L. Marcom. Interment will follow...

Weston Earl Willis, Sr.

Weston Earl Willis, Sr.

Apr 24, 2019

Weston Earl Willis Sr., 84, of Davis, went home to be with Jesus on April 24, 2019. To his family he was larger than life, both in stature and in his love for his family.

His service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City,...

Homer W. Reynolds, Jr.

Homer W. Reynolds, Jr.

Apr 24, 2019

Homer W. Reynolds, Jr., 81, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, April 24­, 2019, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock.

Homer worked for Trader Construction for over 20 years...

Julian Edward Dickens, Sr.

Julian Edward Dickens, Sr.

Apr 23, 2019

Julian Edward Dickens, Sr., 72, of Core Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 23­, 2019, at his home.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Core Creek United Methodist Church in Newport, NC, officiated by Rev. Judy Billings and Chaplain Jan Dickens. The family...

Rupert Gordon Daniels

Rupert Gordon Daniels

Apr 21, 2019

Rupert Gordon Daniels, 92, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Cedar Island, passed away on Sunday, April 21. 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Pilgrims Rest Free Will Baptist Church on Cedar Island, with Rev. Jerry Box officiating.

Rupert was...

Michael Holley

Michael Holley

Apr 20, 2019

Michael Holley, 65, of Bogue, NC and formerly of Collinsville, VA died Saturday, April, 20, 2019 at his home.

The family will be having a Floating Celebration of Life Reception for Mike from 3 p.m. till 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Glad Tidings Church in Morehead City, NC.

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Betty Mae Bishop

Betty Mae Bishop

Apr 20, 2019

Betty Mae Bishop, 85, of Cape Carteret, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay.

The memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 29, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church, 2370 Highway 70 East, Beaufort, officiated by Pastor Darryl Chadwick of New Hope Baptist Church. Inurnment...

Raymond "Ray" E. Jones, Sr.

Raymond "Ray" E. Jones, Sr.

Apr 20, 2019

Raymond “Ray” Jones, Sr., 79, of Newport, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019.

A Graveside Inurnment for Ray and his wife Ann Garner Jones will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Susan Lindblade, with military honors.

Ray grew up in...