Obituaries

This is a collection of obituaries for Morehead City, Havelock, Carteret County, and Craven County with services throughout North Carolina that are updated regularly. Find local Morehead City/Havelock obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.

Lillian B. Stanley

Lillian B. Stanley

Feb 9, 2025

Lillian B. Stanley, 94, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Lillian’s life will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, February 15, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Thomas Fryar. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Lillian was born on August 10, 1930, in...

James Levons Clark

James Levons Clark

Feb 8, 2025

James Levons Clark, 84 of Newport, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. 

His memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12th at Newport Church of Christ, 2101 South Lakeview Drive in Newport, officiated by Minister Craig Hearne of New Bern. The family will receive friends from 6...

William "Bill" Oliver Barrett

William "Bill" Oliver Barrett

Feb 8, 2025

William “Bill” Oliver Barrett, a man whose warmth, wit, and unwavering Irish spirit left a lasting mark on everyone he met, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial mass to celebrate his life will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at St. Egbert Catholic Church.

Bill was born in Holy Cross in...

SGM Bruce Raymond Brill (U.S. Army Retired)

SGM Bruce Raymond Brill (U.S. Army Retired)

Feb 7, 2025

SGM Bruce Raymond Brill (U.S. Army Retired), 83, of Morehead City, NC, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.

Bruce was born in Utica, NY, in 1941. He earned a BSBA from American University and an MBA from Hofstra University.

He served in the U.S. Army for 25 years (including a tour of duty in...

Brenda Simmons Smith

Brenda Simmons Smith

Feb 6, 2025

Brenda Simmons Smith, 81, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Brenda was born on November 8, 1943, in Carteret County, NC, to the late Dallas and Pearl Simmons. A faithful member of Newport Baptist Church, Brenda's strong faith was a cornerstone of her life.

For over 60 years, Brenda was a hairdresser, where...

Lenora Butler Langley

Lenora Butler Langley

Feb 5, 2025

Lenora Butler Langley, 82, formerly of Tarboro, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast in Beaufort, NC.

Lenora’s service arrangements will be announced once finalized.

Lenora was born on August 7, 1942, in Tarboro, NC, to the late Chester and Annie Butler. After completing her high school education, Lenora further studies and embarked on a...

Wilkie King

Wilkie King

Feb 5, 2025

Wilkie King, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center. 

A funeral service to honor Wilkie’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, February 9th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral...

Doy Ray Rhue

Doy Ray Rhue

Feb 5, 2025

Doy Ray Rhue, 75, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Doy Ray’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Richard Patterson. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., prior to the funeral service....

Charles Wayne Maxwell Sr.

Charles Wayne Maxwell Sr.

Feb 5, 2025

Charles Wayne Maxwell Sr., 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Wayne’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 13th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Shadrach Barrow. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

Charles W. Johnson

Charles W. Johnson

Feb 4, 2025

Charles W. Johnson, 89, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

A graveside service to honor Charles’ life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 7th at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Durham.

Charles was born on March 17, 1935, in Durham, NC, to the late Fred and...

David Edward Paden

David Edward Paden

Feb 4, 2025

David Edward Paden, 76, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

David was born on August 28, 1948, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Clarence and Dorothy Paden. A proud veteran, he served in the United States Coast Guard, exemplifying dedication and commitment to his country. 

David's educational...

Alexander L. Fimbel Jr.

Alexander L. Fimbel Jr.

Feb 3, 2025

Alexander L. Fimbel Jr., 59, of Cape Carteret, NC, passed away suddenly at his home on February 3, 2025. 

Alex was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on December 4, 1965. He was the beloved son of the late Alexander and Joan (Boardway) Fimbel. He grew up in Chicopee, MA, graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1984. He was a Retired U.S...

Ethan Gabriel Jacob Kelly

Ethan Gabriel Jacob Kelly

Feb 3, 2025

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Sunrise, February 19, 2002 ~ Sunset, February 3, 2025

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Ethan Gabriel Jacob Kelly, 22, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on February 3, 2025.

Ethan was born on February 19, 2002, in Trenton, New Jersey. He brought a unique blend of creativity and passion to the world. A talented left-hander, he embraced his right-brain dominance, naturally expressing himself through music, singing,...

Kay Willis

Kay Willis

Feb 3, 2025

Kay Willis, 86, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Carteret Health care on Monday, February 3, 2025.

A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 8th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Edward Locke

Edward Locke

Feb 3, 2025

Edward Locke, 82, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House after a long illness.

A funeral service to honor Edwards’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Jim Buchholz. Entombment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens....

Karen Dale Brown

Karen Dale Brown

Feb 2, 2025

Karen Dale Brown, 77, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A celebration of life service to honor Karen will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 28th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Andy Hall. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the...

Larry Richter

Larry Richter

Feb 1, 2025

Larry Richter, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A private interment will take place at Gethsemane Memorial Park in the spring. 

Larry was born in 1935 and grew up on Long Island, New York and then Washington DC. After high school, Larry joined the Coast Guard and was stationed at...

Orville Lee Jones

Orville Lee Jones

Feb 1, 2025

Orville "Lee" Jones, 82, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Carteret Health Care. 

A memorial service, with Masonic Rites, will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 6th at Ann Street United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dena McFarland White. Following the service, the family invites friends to join them for a reception at...

Kenneth Ray Blevins

Kenneth Ray Blevins

Feb 1, 2025

Kenneth Ray Blevins, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service to honor Kenneth’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 8th at Amariah Garner Cemetery. There will be a celebration of Kenneth’s life immediately following at the VFW Post 8986 on Hibbs Road. 

Kenneth was...

Mark Seiler

Mark Seiler

Jan 31, 2025

Mark Seiler, 67, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home.

Mark was born on November 19, 1957, in Perrysburg, Ohio, to the late David and Bonnie Seiler. He developed a lifelong passion for sports, outdoors, and service. He played high school football in Perrysburg. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the United States...