Obituaries
Avis McLamb Willis
August 28, 2026
Avis McLamb Willis, 81, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, surrounded by her family.
Avis will be laid to rest at Gethsemane Memorial Park, services will be private.
Avis was born on September 17, 1944, in Johnston County, to the late Russell and Geraldine McLamb.
Avis was blessed to share...
Anna Owens Sebastian
August 28, 2026
Anna Owens Sebastian, 88, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A gathering of family and friends to honor Anna’s life will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 9th at Munden Funeral Home. Anna will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.
Anna was born...
Linda King Guthrie
August 27, 2026
Linda King Guthrie, 75, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Linda was born on September 8, 1950, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Percy and Billion King.
Linda took great pride in her work in banking, where she enjoyed helping and assisting others throughout the years. She also loved the challenge...
John Burns
August 27, 2026
John Burns, 54, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, at Munden Funeral Home. A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date.
John...
James "Jamie" Howard Willis Jr.
August 25, 2026
James “Jamie” Howard Willis Jr., 43, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
A funeral service to honor Jamie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 1st at Munden Funeral Home officiated by Bob Lowery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Jamie was born on November 7, 1982, in Morehead...
Florence Matier “Mattie” Seaton
August 25, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of Florence Matier “Mattie” Seaton, 78, of Morehead City, North Carolina. Mattie left this life peacefully surrounded by family on August 25, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina.
A funeral service to honor Mattie’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 5th,...
Keith Edward Heuser
August 25, 2026
Keith Edward Heuser, 61, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Born on November 9, 1964, in Chemung County, New York, Keith was the son of the late Ronald and Charlotte Heuser.
Keith was a man who found joy in the simple things he loved. A devoted NC Tar Heels fan, he never missed...
Norma Hocking Johnson
August 24, 2026
Norma Hocking Johnson, born December 20, 1933, to Oliver and Mary Hocking in Franklin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at the age of 92.
A graveside service to honor Norma’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, August 30th at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport, officiated by Pastor Rylan Jones.
Norma was preceded in death by her beloved...
Jimmie "JD" Phillips
August 22, 2026
Jimmie “JD” Phillips, 66, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Jimmie, known to family and friends as JD was born on July 8, 1960, in Havelock, North Carolina, at Cherry Point, to the late Willie and Bertha Phillips Barnes.
JD was a beloved man who never shied away from a hard day’s...
Gina Fogarty-Holstad
August 21, 2026
Gina Fogarty-Holstad, 73, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Gina was born on September 4, 1952, in Florida, to the late Robert Edwin and Georgia Theresia Fogarty. Gina was a long-time civil service employee and worked part time at Hamric-Patterson Tax and Accounting. She was a good, loving wife, sister,...
Francis Patrick Bollig
August 20, 2026
Francis Patrick Bollig, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses by clicking here.Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Betty Jean Hinchman
August 20, 2026
Betty Jean Hinchman, of Morehead City, North Carolina, formerly of Beverly, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Our loving mother and grandmother will be deeply missed as she entered her eternal home. Betty was a woman of strong faith who loved the Lord deeply. Her faith was an important part of who she...
Leo Barrington "Barry" Page Sr.
August 19, 2026
Leo Barrington “Barry” Page Sr. 85, of Ocean, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on August 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, family, and an unwavering work ethic.
A funeral service to honor Barry’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 25th, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Norm Waligora. The family will...
Joseph William Tortorice Sr.
August 18, 2026
Joseph William Tortorice Sr., born August 28, 1940, passed away peacefully at his home in Morehead City, North Carolina, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
A funeral mass to honor Joseph’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 20th at St. Egbert Catholic Church in Morehead City, presided by Rev. Ryszard Kolodziej.
A celebration...
Paula Jane Hoyle Vanicek
August 17, 2026
Paula Jane Hoyle Vanicek, 61, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses by clilcking here.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.
George Washington Gusler Jr.
August 15, 2026
George Washington Gusler Jr., 78, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at his home in Cape Carteret. He was surrounded by his wife, Sally, daughter, Alison and son, Greg.
George was born on October 21, 1947, in Collinsville, Virginia and graduated from John D. Bassett High School. In 1966 he enlisted in the Army and...
John Andrew Willard Sr.
August 15, 2026
John Andrew Willard Sr., 84, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at his home.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Morehead City, NC.
Curtis Ray Hollowell
August 14, 2026
Curtis Ray Hollowell, 58, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral service to honor Curtis's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 22nd at Munden Funeral Home, presided by Pastor Rick Aldridge. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6...
Richard "Dickie" Haywood Griffis Sr.
August 13, 2026
Richard "Dickie" Haywood Griffis Sr., 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Dickie’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 30th, at Munden Funeral Home. Following the service, the family will welcome friends to join them for a reception and time of fellowship.
Dickie...
Lois Eugenia Prettyman
August 13, 2026
Lois Eugenia Prettyman, 82, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Lois was born on July 12, 1944, in Harbeson, Delaware. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing along to her favorite tunes. Lois also loved playing Bingo, where she could share plenty of laughs and good...
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