Obituaries

Joseph W. "Joe" Hill

Joseph W. "Joe" Hill

May 25, 2018

Joseph W. “Joe” Hill, 90, of Newport, passed away Friday, May 25­, 2018 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Reverend Brad Smith. Interment will be private.

He is survived by his wife,...

Mabel Elsie Beckers

Mabel Elsie Beckers

May 24, 2018

Mabel Elsie Beckers, 91, of Stella, passed away Thursday, May 24­, 2018 at Carteret Health Care.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, N.C.

Kathleen "Kathy" Becker

Kathleen "Kathy" Becker

May 24, 2018

Kathleen “Kathy” Becker, 67, of Newport, passed away Thursday, May ­24­, 2018 at her home.

Kathy was loyal to family and friends. She thoroughly enjoyed her retirement by spending time with her family at the farm and in her garden. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, generosity and for her care for others.

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Daniel H. Kirk

Daniel H. Kirk

May 22, 2018

Daniel H. Kirk, 76, of Broad Creek, passed away Tuesday, May ­22, 2018 at his home.

Daniel was affectionately known as “Danny Boy”. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy which included a Tour of Duty in Vietnam. He was with the NADEP Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point for 34 years as...

Joyce Ann Shuey

Joyce Ann Shuey

May 21, 2018

Joyce Ann Shuey, 76, of Beaufort, formerly from New Jersey, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her memorial service will be held 5:30 pm Friday, May 25, 2018 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Father Tom Davis officiating.

She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Suralik and Stacie Snyder both...

Mack Clarence Houge

Mack Clarence Houge

May 20, 2018

Mack Clarence Houge, 97, of Morehead City, received his wings as his spirit was set free on Sunday, May 20, 2018.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at 11:00 am Friday, May 25, 2018 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Morehead City.

Mack Houge was born September 12, 1920 in Holt, Alabama....

Ann Marie (Pomianowski)  Hamm

Ann Marie (Pomianowski) Hamm

May 20, 2018

Ann Marie Pomianowski Hamm, 78, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Munden Funeral Home Chapel in Morehead City. Interment will follow the service at Gethsemane Memorial Park on Hwy 24.

Ann worked at...

Jacqueline Wernicke

Jacqueline Wernicke

May 17, 2018

Jacqueline Wernicke, 86, of Swansboro, passed away Thursday, May ­17, 2018 at the Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, N.C.

Commander Earl D. Johnson

Commander Earl D. Johnson

May 17, 2018

Commander Earl D. Johnson, Sr., 90, of Harkers Island, passed away Thursday, May 17­, 2018 at Carteret Health Care.

His funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Harkers Island, officiated by Bishop B.L. Marcom. Interment, with military honors, will follow at...

Margaret “Peggy” Joyce Bassett Vicari

Margaret “Peggy” Joyce Bassett Vicari

May 16, 2018

Margaret “Peggy” Joyce Bassett Vicari, 85, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, May 16­, 2018 at home with her family.

Peggy was a teacher in southern California. She earned a master’s degree specializing in Medical Learning Disabilities which enabled her to work one on one with children with these disabilities later in her career.

She loved...

James Pitzer

James Pitzer

May 14, 2018

James Pitzer, 62, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at his home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.

Martha L. Gillikin

Martha L. Gillikin

May 11, 2018

Martha L. Gillikin, 81, of Otway, passed away Friday, May ­11­, 2018 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Private services were already held.

Martha was born, October 5, 1936. She is survived by her husband, Reginald Gillikin of Otway; daughter, Melinda Lewis of Harkers Island; son, Jason Gillikin of Emerald Isle.

She was...

Vernon L. Geddings

Vernon L. Geddings

May 11, 2018

Vernon L. Geddings, 86, of Havelock, passed away, May 11, 2018 at Carolina East Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at the Annunciation Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 with Father Bill Upah officiating.  Burial will follow at the Forrest Oaks Memorial Gardens.

Vernon served his country in the US...

Ricky Cherry

Ricky Cherry

May 10, 2018

Ricky Cherry, 58, of Morehead City, passed away Thursday, May 10­, 2018 at Carteret Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Reverend Karl Zorowski.

Ricky attended St. Peter’s United Methodist Church where...

Michael Glenn "Mike" Thornburg

Michael Glenn "Mike" Thornburg

May 10, 2018

Michael Glenn “Mike” Thornburg, 58, of Morehead City, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the home of his son, after a battle with cancer.

Mike preferred being outdoors. He enjoyed farming and trout fishing while living in his North Carolina mountain home. Before becoming disabled, he was a heavy equipment operator and traveled wherever the job...

Seamus Michael Phillips

Seamus Michael Phillips

May 10, 2018

Seamus Michael Phillips, 9, of Hubert, passed away Thursday, May ­10­, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center.

The family will have private services.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, N.C.

Gary Steven Fulcher

Gary Steven Fulcher

May 10, 2018

Gary Steven Fulcher, 60, of Williston, passed away Thursday, May 10­, 2018 at Carteret Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Refuge Fellowship Church on Harkers Island, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose, Jr.

He is survived by his daughter, Veronica...

David John Leonard

David John Leonard

May 10, 2018

David John Leonard, 73, of Ocean, formerly of Mercedes, Texas, passed away Thursday, May ­10­, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. Graveside services will be held at later date in Sandston, Virginia.

David...

Betty (Brown)  Gibbs

Betty (Brown) Gibbs

May 10, 2018

Betty Gibbs, 82, of Swansboro, was called home Thursday, May ­10­, 2018 at the Croatan Ridge Nursing Home.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Reverend Gina Head Barrow.

She was known by many in the Pine Knoll Shores area due to...

Eloise Kennedy Cullen

Eloise Kennedy Cullen

May 9, 2018

Eloise Kennedy Cullen, 97, of Morehead City, died Wednesday, May 9­, 2018 at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Darryl Chadwick. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Harrells Cemetery in...