Obituaries
William McCaffity
July 14, 2026
William McCaffity, 46, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home.
The family will hold a private service to honor William at a later date.
William was born on August 14, 1979, in Morehead City, NC, to Lewis Albert McCaffity and Reba Radford. He will be remembered most for his quirky sense of humor, compassionate heart,...
Theodore "Ted" Goetzinger
July 14, 2026
Theodore “Ted” Goetzinger died peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina.
A celebration of Ted’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 25th at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Salter Path. There will be a reception at the church following the service.
Ted was born on January 29, 1937,...
Thomas "Tom" M. Orth
July 13, 2026
Thomas M. Orth, 79, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home on Emerald Isle, NC.
Tom’s memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 4th at St. Mildred Catholic Church in Swansboro.
He was born on February 10, 1947, in Kittery, Maine, where his father was stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Yard. This was just the beginning...
Mary Anna D'Onofrio
July 11, 2026
Mary Anna D’Onofrio, 92, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral mass to honor Mary's life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 15th at Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock, presided by Rev. Thomas Davis. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 14th at...
Peggy Willis McQueen
July 10, 2026
Peggy Willis McQueen, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at her home in Camp Morehead. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
Due to unforeseen circumstances within the family, the memorial service has been postponed. The family appreciates your understanding, prayers, and support during this time....
Grier Darywin Robinson
July 8, 2026
Grier Darywin Robinson, 87, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Grier will be laid to rest privately at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort.
A true Carteret County native, Grier was born in Beaufort, NC, on September 16, 1938, to the late Edward and Elma Robinson. He was a skilled auto mechanic and took great...
David Russell Holland
July 8, 2026
David Russell Holland, 64, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing & Rehabiltiation Center.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, in Havelock, NC.
Barbara "Bobbie" Straub Hill
July 7, 2026
Barbara "Bobbie” Straub Hill, 81, of Morehead City, North Carolina, died in her home on July 7, 2026.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Salter Path at 1 pm. Memorials may be made to the Music Program of St. Francis by the Sea.
Born in Plattsburg, New York, she...
Everett "Buster" Carter Lyon III
July 6, 2026
With profound sadness and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of Everett C. “Buster” Lyon, III, who passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Morehead City, North Carolina, at the age of 67.
A memorial service to honor Buster’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 16th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour...
Patricia "Patty" Renfrow Broyles
July 6, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Renfrow Broyles, 72, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 6, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Patty’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, July 11th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can be...
Dominick John Fico
July 4, 2026
Dominick John Fico, 87, of New Bern, North Carolina, formerly of Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, passed away on July 4, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Dom’s life will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, July 26th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, all are welcome to attend. Interment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens in Havelock.
Dom was born...
Joseph "Joe" Ernest Logan Jr.
July 4, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Ernest Logan Jr., 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A celebration of Joe's life will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15th at the Carteret Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center, 3915 Arendell Street, Morehead City.
Joe was born in Sumter, South...
Carlton Lewis Jr.
July 4, 2026
Carlton Lewis Jr., 62, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Carlton’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. Interment will follow at Straits Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the...
Leona Davis Hall
July 4, 2026
Leona Davis (Willis) Hall, 89, of Harkers Island, NC, passed away peacefully and entered her heavenly home on July 4, 2026.
A funeral service to honor Leona’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 12 at Harkers Island Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Lee Pittard and Rev. Jamison Plank. Interment will follow at Polly Ann Davis Cemetery on Harkers...
Ruth Hooker Matthews
July 4, 2026
Ruth Hooker Matthews, 97, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living.
A funeral service to honor Ruth’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 6th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior in...
Kevin Andrew Arje
July 1, 2026
Kevin Andrew Arje, 46, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
His visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock.
Kevin was born on January 20, 1980, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Andrew and Debra Arje. He had a deep appreciation for music, and there was...
Phyllis Sally Root
July 1, 2026
Phyllis Sally Root (Braymiller), 95, of Havelock, North Carolina, formerly of Oneida, New York.
After a long battle with dementia, Sally Root went to her heavenly home on July 1st with her loving family by her side. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, Sally was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Orville and Alma Braymiller. She...
Estelle Simmons Lewis
July 1, 2026
Estelle Simmons Lewis, 84, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Estelle’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 5th at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. Interment will follow at Broad Creek Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour...
Mary "Mimi" Virginia Bonner
June 30, 2026
Mary "Mimi" Virginia Bonner, 93, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
A graveside service to honor Mimi’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 3rd at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 3rd at Munden Funeral Home.
Mimi was born...
Thomas Alton Barnes "Bonzai"
June 29, 2026
Thomas Alton Barnes, also known to friends as “Bonzai”, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A celebration of Bonzai’s life will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 14th at the Monkey Bar & Grill in Atlantic Beach.
Bonzai was born August 19, 1952, and was raised in Havelock, NC....
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