Obituaries

John David O'Meara

John David O'Meara

Mar 5, 2019

John “Papa John” David O’Meara, 55, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Glad Tidings Church in the Marina Children’s Worship Center, officiated by his friend, Pastor Rob Pate. A private family inurnment will take...

Jeremy "Jerry" Thomas DeRome Garnett

Jeremy "Jerry" Thomas DeRome Garnett

Mar 5, 2019

Jeremy “Jerry” Thomas DeRome Garnett, 71, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, March 5­, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center.

When Jerry was not doting over his grandchildren you could find him with a paint brush in his hand or jamming out to classic rock.  His love was painting seascapes and local landmarks.  Caring passionately...

Gregory Clifton Meares

Gregory Clifton Meares

Mar 5, 2019

Gregory Clifton Meares, 54, of Beaufort (formerly of Celina, TX) died, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Jack D. Weiler Hospital, Bronx, New York.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Ann Street United Methodist Church, 417 Ann Street, Beaufort, NC.

Greg graduated...

Lanse Houston

Lanse Houston

Mar 4, 2019

Lanse Houston, 74, of Morehead City, NC, died peacefully in his sleep after recent months of disabling cardiovascular illness on Monday, March 4, 2019.

Following Lanse’s wishes that his bodily remains be cremated, a Celebration of Life will be held on March 27th at 2 p.m. at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road...

Gordon McGee Brinson

Gordon McGee Brinson

Mar 3, 2019

Gordon McGee Brinson, 82, of Swansboro, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Cedar Point Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by his son-in-law, Pastor David Harper.

He was born and lived his whole life in...

Laurence D. DeFerrari

Laurence D. DeFerrari

Mar 2, 2019

Laurence D. DeFerrari, 82, of Morehead City, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Coastal Carolina Veteran Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Mr. DeFerrari proudly served our country in the...

Charles N. Taylor

Charles N. Taylor

Mar 2, 2019

Charles “Nathan” Taylor, 83, of Broad Creek, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Broad Creek Community Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Bob Lowery.

He served in the U.S. Army...

Jeanne (Battey)  Gramstorff

Jeanne (Battey) Gramstorff

Mar 1, 2019

Jeanne Gramstorff, 88, of Beaufort, passed away Friday, March 1­, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Services will be held in Texas with interment at Ochiltree Cemetery in Perrytown, Texas.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan G. Fetzer of Beaufort; son, John “Chris” C. Gramstorff, Jr. and wife...

Casey "Butch" Buck

Casey "Butch" Buck

Mar 1, 2019

Casey “Butch” Buck, 72, of Broad Creek, passed away Friday, March 1­, 2019, at Pruitt Health in Sea Level.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Broad Creek Community Cemetery.

Butch loved the water and enjoyed his life long career as a...

David Edward McCabe, Jr.

David Edward McCabe, Jr.

Feb 28, 2019

On the evening of February 28th, 2019, David Edward McCabe, Jr. after fighting a long and valiant battle with cancer, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, hearing those sacred words “Well done thy good and faithful servant”.  As David received his victory in Jesus, his service on earth was complete and he received...

Patricia H. Tucker

Patricia H. Tucker

Feb 27, 2019

Patricia H. Tucker, 66, of Swansboro, passed away Wednesday, February 27­, 2019, at her home.

Her graveside service will be held 12:00 noon Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh, NC.

Patricia was a retired registered nurse who used her skill and compassion to help many hurting...

James "Jimmy" Earl Tolson

James "Jimmy" Earl Tolson

Feb 27, 2019

James "Jimmy" Tolson, 70, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, February 27­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Mitchell Parker. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery.

Jimmy...

Joyce Hairr Kennedy

Joyce Hairr Kennedy

Feb 27, 2019

Joyce Hairr Kennedy, 89, of Beaufort, passed away Wednesday, February 27­, 2019, at the Lighthouse Village Assisted Living Facility in Jacksonville.

Her memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. John Carswell.

Mrs. Kennedy was a wonderful Christian...

Lewis "Mac" McCallister

Lewis "Mac" McCallister

Feb 26, 2019

Lewis “Mac” McCallister, 79, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, February 26­, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at First United Methodist Church in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Jim Pegan. Interment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens.

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Carol Hilliard

Carol Hilliard

Feb 26, 2019

Carol Hilliard, 64, of Havelock, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at her home.

There will be a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the family home at 107 Ketner Blvd., Havelock, NC.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, that loved...

James Michael Crowe

James Michael Crowe

Feb 24, 2019

James Michael Crowe, known by his friends as Mike, 76, of Morehead City, NC, passed away peacefully at home in Morehead, February 24th, 2019.

His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home. Interment, with military honors, will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday,...

Theresa Schimpf

Theresa Schimpf

Feb 24, 2019

Theresa Schimpf, 89, of Havelock, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing & Rehab Center.

Her services will be held at Deiters Funeral Home in Washington, Illinois.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory,...

Maureen Hightower Mensch

Maureen Hightower Mensch

Feb 23, 2019

Maureen Hightower Mensch, 93, of Mill Creek, passed away Saturday, February 23­, 2019, at Crystal Bluff Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility.

Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Core Creek United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Judy Billings. Interment will follow at Core Creek United Methodist Cemetery....

Frank T. Pavlik

Frank T. Pavlik

Feb 23, 2019

Frank T. Pavlik, 78, of Morehead City, passed away Saturday, February 23­, 2019, at Pruitt Health – Neuse in New Bern.

Frank served our country in the United States Navy. He was a wonderful father and enjoyed being a Den Master with the Boy Scouts. His other interests included camping, boating, wood working, building...

Harold F. Craig

Harold F. Craig

Feb 22, 2019

Harold F. Craig, 71, of New Bern, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Cremations, Havelock, NC.