Obituaries

Sandra Snotherly Watson-Sutton

Sandra Snotherly Watson-Sutton

Jul 2, 2018

Sandra Snotherly Watson-Sutton, 71, of Newport, formerly of Garner, went to be with the Lord on  Monday, July 2­, 2018. She went peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

A remembrance gathering will be held by the family at a later date.

Sandy was...

Garland R. Whitaker

Garland R. Whitaker

Jul 1, 2018

Garland R. Whitaker, 75, of Newport, passed away Sunday, July 1­, 2018, at his home.

There will be a graveside service held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Amariah Garner Cemetery, officiated by Reverend Norm Waligora.

Garland was a career educator in the Carteret County School System...

Joseph Howard

Joseph Howard

Jul 1, 2018

Joseph Howard, 80, of Newport, passed away Sunday, July 1­, 2018 at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Amariah Garner Cemetery, officiated by Reverend Gurganus.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Howard, of the home; son, Rodney...

Debra "Debbie" Gail Newman Lawrence

Debra "Debbie" Gail Newman Lawrence

Jul 1, 2018

Debra “Debbie” Gail Newman Lawrence, 64, of Broad Creek, passed away Sunday, July 1­, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center.

Her memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Broad Creek United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Ben Ball.

She is survived by her husband, Gordon, of the home; son,...

Diana "Cuddles" Gokey

Diana "Cuddles" Gokey

Jul 1, 2018

Diana “Cuddles” Gokey, 72, of Beaufort, passed away Sunday, July 1­, 2018 at her home.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Handle Bar in Beaufort.

Diana loved serving and helping people. She enjoyed gardening, doing crafts, felting and...

Benjamin "Ben" Merrill, Jr.

Benjamin "Ben" Merrill, Jr.

Jul 1, 2018

Benjamin “Ben” Merrill, Jr., 75, of Otway, passed away Sunday, July 1­, 2018 at Harborview Rehabilitation and Health Care.

His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Otway Christian Church, officiated by Reverend Jack Mumford. Interment will follow at Gillikin Family Cemetery.

Ben...

Billie Adams Yarborough

Billie Adams Yarborough

Jun 30, 2018

Billie Adams Yarborough, 68, of Beaufort, passed away Saturday, June 30­, 2018 at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Keith Wall. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Billie was a loving mother and grandmother who will...

Elba G. McLawhorn

Elba G. McLawhorn

Jun 30, 2018

Elba G. McLawhorn, 90, of Salter Path, passed away Saturday, June 30­, 2018 at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Crystal Coast Worship Center in Salter Path, officiated by Rev. Bobby Howard. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Elba was born...

Rev. Melodie Dawn Parnell

Rev. Melodie Dawn Parnell

Jun 29, 2018

Rev. Melodie Dawn Parnell, 46, of Otway, entered into her Eternal Home on Friday, June 29, 2018 at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 2:00, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Glad Tidings Church, officiated by Senior Pastor Tim Marriner and Rev. William O'Neal.  Interment will follow at the Gillikin Family Cemetery in Otway.

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Johnny Leon Taylor

Johnny Leon Taylor

Jun 28, 2018

Johnny Leon Taylor, 72, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his home in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.

A celebration of his life will be held at sunset, on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 at 402 Old Causeway Rd, Lot 149, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512.

He is survived by his sons, Jeffery Ernest Taylor of...

Frances C. Gauler

Frances C. Gauler

Jun 28, 2018

Frances C. Gauler, 81, passed away, on Thursday June 28, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday July 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock.

Frances was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock, NC.

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Vernon Paul Garner, III

Vernon Paul Garner, III

Jun 28, 2018

Vernon Paul Garner, III, 52, of Newport, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 28­, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the First Freewill Baptist Church at 912 Bridges Street in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Jerry Johnson.

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Jean Lewis Fields

Jean Lewis Fields

Jun 28, 2018

Jean Lewis Fields, 85, of Morehead City, passed away Thursday, June 28­, 2018 at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Reverend John Grayson. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Jean was a member...

Trudie Mae Willis

Trudie Mae Willis

Jun 27, 2018

Trudie Mae Willis, 59, of Smyrna, passed away Thursday, June 28­, 2018 at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Reverend Clint Nelson. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery on Harkers Island.

Trudie graduated from East Carteret High School...

Brett T. Piner

Brett T. Piner

Jun 25, 2018

Brett T. Piner, 38, of Davis, passed away Monday, June 25­, 2018 at Carolina East Medical Center.

His memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Davis, officiated by Reverend Ed Renfrow.

Brett enjoyed his work as the bridge tender...

Carol Ann Gratton

Carol Ann Gratton

Jun 25, 2018

Carol Ann Gratton, 34, of Newport, passed away, on Monday June 25, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC.

Online condolences made be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Cremations in Havelock.

Jay Michael Payne

Jay Michael Payne

Jun 24, 2018

Jay Michael Payne, 63, of Stella, passed away Sunday, June ­24­, 2018 at Carteret Health Care.

Jay proudly served our country in the United States Navy.

He is survived by his daughter, Monica Petrone and husband, Mike, of Salem, Oregon; son, Landon J. Payne and wife, Angie, of Eugene, Oregon; parents, J. Norman Payne and...

Paul Lawrence Jennings

Paul Lawrence Jennings

Jun 24, 2018

Paul Lawrence Jennings, 71, of Newport, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Stacy Free Will Baptist Church.  Pastor Ray Connor, of Life Point Church, will be officiating the service.

Mr....

Ruth Elliott Lilly

Ruth Elliott Lilly

Jun 23, 2018

Ruth Elliott Lilly, 88, of Newport, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at St. James United Methodist Church with Reverend Tom Supplee officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the...

Constance "Connie" Gwendolyn Bocker

Constance "Connie" Gwendolyn Bocker

Jun 22, 2018

Constance “Connie” Gwendolyn Bocker, 86, of Newport, passed away Friday, June 22­, 2018 at Carteret Health Care.

Constance peacefully left her earthly bonds to join her husband Peter in heaven. Born to Glendora and Ernest Johnson in Torrance, California, her Dad was a merchant sea captain who sailed during the first half of the 20th century. Raised...