Obituaries

Gloria "Mama Liz" Elizabeth Willis

Gloria "Mama Liz" Elizabeth Willis

Jan 6, 2025

Gloria “Mama Liz” Elizabeth Willis, 78, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, and she is now at peace in her heavenly home.

Liz, affectionately known as “Mama Liz” was born on October 2, 1946, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Otis Earl Kittrell and Lois Mae Kittrell. Her deep love for the Lord was reflected...

Eugenia "Genia" Trulove Lanier

Eugenia "Genia" Trulove Lanier

Jan 6, 2025

Eugenia "Genia" Trulove Lanier, 87, of Atlantic Beach, NC, formerly of Greenville, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Genia was born on September 24, 1937, in Wilmington, NC, to the late George Simeon Trulove and Evelyn Bryant Trulove. After graduating from East Carolina University, she shared her passion for learning with numerous students during her...

Eva Brooks Chappell

Eva Brooks Chappell

Jan 4, 2025

Eva Brooks Chappell, 69, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Eva’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 7th at Harkers Island Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by Rev. Dell Murphy, Rev. Paul Loftin, and Doug Johnson. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family...

David Alan Johnson

David Alan Johnson

Jan 2, 2025

David Alan Johnson, 58, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Duke University Hospital.

A funeral service to honor David’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 7th at St. James United Methodist Church in Newport, officiated by Rev. Joseph Park. Interment will follow at the David B. Garner Cemetery in Newport. The family...

Susan Ray Sanders

Susan Ray Sanders

Jan 2, 2025

Susan Ray Sanders,73, of Beaufort, NC, slipped the bonds of cancer and sailed away from this life on January 2, 2025, with her sails trimmed and her course set. She knew where she was headed; she always did.

A memorial service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held on Saturday, January 11 at 10:00 am at Munden Funeral Home, 2112 Arendell...

Bobby Gene Mayo

Bobby Gene Mayo

Jan 2, 2025

Bobby Gene Mayo, 91, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.

Sally Morris Hunter

Sally Morris Hunter

Dec 30, 2024

Sally Morris Hunter, 69, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Sally’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 18th at Reece’s Chapel Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. James Chadwick.

Sally was born on March 28, 1955, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Troy and...

Shannon Michael Rollins

Shannon Michael Rollins

Dec 29, 2024

Shannon Michael Rollins, 54, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

The family will celebrate Shannon’s life privately.

Shannon was born on December 1, 1970, in Lancaster, SC, to the late Conrad Rollins Sr. and Arelene Rollins. A skilled machinist, he worked as a computer numerical control machinist, playing a crucial role...

Robert Earl Noles "Pop"

Robert Earl Noles "Pop"

Dec 28, 2024

Robert Earl Noles “Pop”, of Morehead City, NC passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 87, with his children by his side. 

Robert’s memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 3, at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.  For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through...

Bonnie Lewis Graham

Bonnie Lewis Graham

Dec 28, 2024

Bonnie Lewis Graham, 85, of Mill Creek, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Bonnie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 5th, at Broad Creek Church of God. Inurnment will follow at Graham Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.,...

Baby Mateo Levi Jeffery Orlovich

Baby Mateo Levi Jeffery Orlovich

Dec 28, 2024

Baby Mateo Orlovich, of Pollocksville, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, N.C.

William "Bill" Hayes Jones

William "Bill" Hayes Jones

Dec 27, 2024

William “Bill” Hayes Jones, 81, of Newport, NC, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service to honor Bill’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 3rd at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. 

Bill was born on April 9, 1943, in Burlington, NC, to the late Joseph and Evelyn Jones....

Malcolm Winfield Bone Jr.

Malcolm Winfield Bone Jr.

Dec 27, 2024

Malcolm Winfield Bone Jr., 89, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home.

A memorial service to honor Malcolm's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 4th, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Jake Young. 

Malcolm was born on May 25, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Malcolm Sr. and...

Betsy Bell Lowery

Betsy Bell Lowery

Dec 26, 2024

Betsy Bell Lowery, 74, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Brookstone Living Center in Pollocksville.

A graveside service to honor Betsy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 31 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, officiated by Bob Lowery. 

Betsy was born on October 25, 1950, in Morehead City, to the late Bernard and Crystal Bonner. She had...

Dr. Joseph Majstoravich Jr.

Dr. Joseph Majstoravich Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

Dedicated father and retired ophthalmologist Joseph Majstoravich, Jr., MD of Newport, North Carolina, died on December 26, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor Dr. Majstoravich’s life will be held on January 6 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 810 Bridges Street in Morehead City, NC officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard. Family will receive friends...

Ronald J. Rostek

Ronald J. Rostek

Dec 25, 2024

Ronald J. Rostek, 79, of New Bern, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home.

Ronald was born on February 6, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late August and Madeline Rostek. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine, completing four tours of duty in Vietnam. His dedication to the Corps defined his life and instilled...

Lionel Cromwell "Smitty" Smith Jr.

Lionel Cromwell "Smitty" Smith Jr.

Dec 25, 2024

Lionel Cromwell “Smitty” Smith Jr, 84, of Wilson, NC, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones while listening to the family Christian music playlist on shuffle. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 2833 Tilghman Rd. N., Wilson, NC 27896, with David Barnes officiating. The...

Steven McCoy Dudley

Steven McCoy Dudley

Dec 24, 2024

Steven McCoy Dudley, 67, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home.

Steven was born on February 13, 1957, in Morehead City, NC to the late McCoy and Vera Dudley. He was a devoted husband, family man, and dog lover whose life was enriched by his passions and the people he cherished. In 2010, Steven and his...

Benny Chase Parish

Benny Chase Parish

Dec 24, 2024

Benny C. Parish, 74, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service for Benny will be held privately.

Benny was born on July 16, 1950, to the late Robert and Lily Parish. A proud patriot, Benny served his country honorably as a member of the United States Marine Corps for four years. He...

Warren Douglas James

Warren Douglas James

Dec 22, 2024

Warren Douglass James, 56, formerly of Carteret County, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at The Heritage of Richlands.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.