Obituaries

Susan J. Seigler

Susan J. Seigler

Feb 22, 2019

Susan J. Seigler, 69, of Cape Carteret, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center.

“Susie” was born and raised in eastern North Carolina. In 1976, her family moved to Portsmouth, VA where she was a successful real estate broker for over 20 years. Upon returning to Cape Carteret, she and her...

"Tommy" George Raymond Creech, Jr.

"Tommy" George Raymond Creech, Jr.

Feb 21, 2019

“Tommy” George Raymond Creech, Jr., 72, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard.

Tommy was born on...

Richard "Bobby" B. Pollard

Richard "Bobby" B. Pollard

Feb 20, 2019

Richard “Bobby” B. Pollard, 86, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, February 20­, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019, at Newport Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Gary Carroll and Rev. James “Winkie” Chadwick. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. ...

Maurice E. Kern

Maurice E. Kern

Feb 20, 2019

Maurice E. Kern, 68, of Harlowe, passed away Wednesday, February 20­, 2019, at his home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

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

Mary Tinnin Conner

Mary Tinnin Conner

Feb 20, 2019

Mary Tinnin Conner, 97, of Morehead City, passed away Wednesday, February 20­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Mary was a talented seamstress that worked for Morehead Garment Company. She was a compassionate woman who used her gifting to bless others by donating quilts that she made to raise money for charity. Her other interests...

Charles Steven Crupi

Charles Steven Crupi

Feb 19, 2019

Charles Steven Crupi, 68, of New Bern, passed away on Tuesday February 19, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 26,2019, at 2:00 p.m. with Masonic Rites and Military Honors at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Charles served...

Kimberly Ann Ahrenholz

Kimberly Ann Ahrenholz

Feb 18, 2019

Kimberly Ann Ahrenholz, 56, of New Bern, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

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

Marie Ebron Pollard

Marie Ebron Pollard

Feb 18, 2019

Marie Ebron Pollard, 93, of Newport, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Newport Baptist Church.  Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Sam and Marie were married in a double ring ceremony...

Ned R. Locke

Ned R. Locke

Feb 18, 2019

Ned R. Locke, 69, of Newport, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at Pruitt Health-Trent.

His memorial service, with military honors, will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Ray Conner.

Ned retired from the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a...

Alma Grace Smith

Alma Grace Smith

Feb 15, 2019

Alma Grace Smith, 77, of Newport, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, February 15­, 2019.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport, officiated by Pastor Billy Knox.

Alma was the sweetest...

Helen Grace (Mitchell)  Fillingame

Helen Grace (Mitchell) Fillingame

Feb 15, 2019

Helen Grace (Mitchell) Fillingame, 87, passed away February 15, 2019, at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dunn, North Carolina.

Her funeral will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, 2112 Arendell Street, Morehead City, North Carolina.  The family will receive friends one hour prior. A private interment...

James William "Bill" Turner

James William "Bill" Turner

Feb 13, 2019

James William “Bill” Turner, 69, of Pine Knoll Shores, NC, died February 13, 2019, at his home.

A celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, in the chapel at Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church, 510 S. Washington St., Greenville, NC, where Bill and Elizabeth married almost...

Eldean Louise Truax

Eldean Louise Truax

Feb 12, 2019

Eldean Louise Truax, 97, of Swansboro, passed away Tuesday, February 12­, 2019, at The Cottages of Swansboro.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Swansboro United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Scott Dodson and Pastor Ron Gurganus.. Interment will take place at a later time in...

Lillie Marilla (McLamb)  Griffin

Lillie Marilla (McLamb) Griffin

Feb 12, 2019

Lillie Marilla McLamb Griffin, 95, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, February 12­, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Mrs....

Ann Rivers Garner Jones

Ann Rivers Garner Jones

Feb 12, 2019

Ann Rivers Garner Jones, 82, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, February 12­, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Susan Lindblade. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery at a later date. ...

Kenneth "Nick" Nicholson

Kenneth "Nick" Nicholson

Feb 11, 2019

Kenneth “Nick” Nicholson, 67, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, February 11­, 2019, at Pruitt Health - Trent.

Nick graduated from the class of 1969 from Ocala High School and briefly attended Central Florida Community College. He enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served 20 years, including a tour of duty in...

Phyllis "Gail" (Payne)  Bost

Phyllis "Gail" (Payne) Bost

Feb 11, 2019

Phyllis “Gail” Payne Bost, 82, of Harkers Island, passed away Monday, February 11­, 2019, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mill Creek, officiated by Rev. Bill Hooper.

Gail was born...

Julia Pillar

Julia Pillar

Feb 11, 2019

Julia Pillar, 105, of Stella, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 11­, 2019, at the Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Ms. Pillar was a faithful Catholic who loved the Lord and devoted her life to Him.

She is survived by her loving nieces, Linda...

Robert Youngblood

Robert Youngblood

Feb 10, 2019

Robert Youngblood, 77, of Pine Knoll Shores, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019.

His funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Morehead City with Rev. Powell Osteen and Rev. Scott Berry officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

He...

Eleanor Gerie Ritter

Eleanor Gerie Ritter

Feb 10, 2019

Eleanor Gerie Ritter, 64, of Newport, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home.

She graduated from Norfolk School of Nursing and then joined the U.S. Navy as a Commissioned Officer. She  worked as a Cardiac Nurse for Norfolk General Hospital and then Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern. Her nursing career...