Obituaries

Clara E. Taylor

Clara E. Taylor

Oct 20, 2024

Clara E. Taylor “Flip”, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport from dementia on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the age of 79.

Her graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 23rd, at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport.

Clara “Flip” was...

Evelyn Mae Lane

Evelyn Mae Lane

Oct 19, 2024

Evelyn Mae Lane, 80, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service to honor Evelyn’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 23rd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. David Walker. Interment will follow at Taylor Cemetery in Bogue. The family will...

Frank Anthony Radicella

Frank Anthony Radicella

Oct 19, 2024

Frank Anthony Radicella, 81, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on October 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

The family will receive friends and loved ones at a visitation from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Friday, October 25, at Annunciation Catholic Church (246 East Main St., Havelock, NC). The funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Thomas Howard Stroud

Thomas Howard Stroud

Oct 19, 2024

Thomas Harvey Stroud, 71, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

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

Sherry Veseskis Howard

Sherry Veseskis Howard

Oct 18, 2024

Sherry Veseskis Howard, 78, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

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

Annie Julia “Judy” Snelgrove Rivers

Annie Julia “Judy” Snelgrove Rivers

Oct 17, 2024

Annie Julia “Judy” Snelgrove Rivers, 93, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Newport, North Carolina.

Judy was born to the late Trannie and Ezra Eli Snelgrove on December 2, 1930. She grew up in West Columbia, South Carolina, and graduated from Brooklyn Cayce High School.

After marrying Jim Rivers in 1953, she enjoyed...

Ashok Chhaganlal Shah

Ashok Chhaganlal Shah

Oct 16, 2024

Ashok Chhaganlal Shah, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Ashok’s life will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Sunday, October 20th at Munden Funeral Home. 

Born on February 23, 1951, in Surat, India, Ashok was the beloved son of the late Chhaganlal and Chanchalben Shah. Throughout...

Doris Faye Eaton

Doris Faye Eaton

Oct 16, 2024

Doris Faye Eaton, 81, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Doris was born on June 19, 1943, in Coats, NC, to the late Claude and Velma McLeod. She was a dedicated manager at Oceanana Resort, where she brought joy to countless tourists with her friendly demeanor and welcoming spirit....

Wanda Lee Teal

Wanda Lee Teal

Oct 15, 2024

Wanda Lee Teal, 65, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.

A memorial service to honor Wanda’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 19th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. David Adams. 

Wanda was born on June 9, 1959, in Richmond, Virginia, to Willis...

Geoffrey J. Neilson

Geoffrey J. Neilson

Oct 14, 2024

Geoffrey J. Neilson, 82, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Born on April 13, 1942, in Queens, New York, Geoff was one of six sons born to the late Henry and Margaret Neilson. He honorably served in the United States Navy, where he was stationed on the renowned wartime USS Blenny....

Captain Jodie Gay

Captain Jodie Gay

Oct 13, 2024

Captain Jodie Gay, 65, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away on October 13, 2024.

A celebration of Captain Jodie's life will be held from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. (floating), on Friday, November 1st, at Blue Water Candy Headquarters, 1007 Mabel Rawlinson Drive, Holly Ridge, NC 28445. Please feel free to wear casual attire or BWC apparel.

Jodie was born on June...

Grace Hardison Ellis

Grace Hardison Ellis

Oct 13, 2024

Grace Hardison Ellis, 98, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, with her husband, William Stanton Ellis, by her side. Grace's daughter, Stanton Ellis Thomas, with her husband, David Alan Thomas, and her grandson, Warren David Thomas, were also present and surrounded her with love and light during her passing.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday,...

Jordan Tyler Hayes

Jordan Tyler Hayes

Oct 12, 2024

Jordan Tyler Hayes, 37, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away in Newport, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

A funeral service to honor Jordan’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 18th at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Pastor Robbie Strickland. Interment will follow at Broad Creek Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends one...

Melvin "Mel" Cornell Long

Melvin "Mel" Cornell Long

Oct 11, 2024

Melvin “Mel” Cornell Long Sr., 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 11, 2024.

A funeral service to honor Mel’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Robert Langley and Rev. Grady Simpson. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The...

Gaynelle Simmons Conner

Gaynelle Simmons Conner

Oct 10, 2024

Gaynelle Simmons Conner, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

A funeral service to honor Gaynelle’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 12th at The Morehead City Church of Christ, officiated by Ministers David Price and Craig Hearne. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will...

Fred Allen Jones "Blue"

Fred Allen Jones "Blue"

Oct 9, 2024

Fred Allen Jones “Blue”, 70, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at Carteret Health Care on October 9th, 2024, and he is now with God.

A celebration of Fred’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 2nd at Shevans Park, 1501 Evans Street, Morehead City, NC 28557.

Fred was born on June 12, 1954, to the late Clyde and...

Janet Crabtree Ferguson

Janet Crabtree Ferguson

Oct 9, 2024

Janet Crabtree Ferguson, 89, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Home Place of New Bern.

A graveside service to celebrate Janet’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 19th at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport, officiated by Rev. Ben Burrows. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her...

Bill Singleton

Bill Singleton

Oct 8, 2024

Bill Singleton, 78, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Bill was born on August 26, 1946, in Washington, NC, to the late William and Edna Singleton. He devoted his professional life to working as an electrician, demonstrating unwavering commitment and skill in his trade.

Outside of work, Bill found joy in coastal life and...

Valerie Moore Fodrie

Valerie Moore Fodrie

Oct 8, 2024

Valerie Moore Fodrie, 66, of Beaufort, North Carolina, formerly of Salter Path, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Valerie's life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. David Bratton. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one...

Paulette Nuzum-Ross

Paulette Nuzum-Ross

Oct 7, 2024

Paulette Nuzum-Ross, 80, formerly of West Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Carteret Landing in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

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