Obituaries
John Paul “Jack” Simpson
June 8, 2025
John Paul “Jack” Simpson, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, died on June 8, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
A memorial service to honor Jack’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 28th at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Morehead City, officiated by The Rev. Josiah Daniels. lnurnment will follow in the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church...
Terri Gillikin
June 7, 2025
Terri Gillikin, 67, of Hubert, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service to honor Terri's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 14th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Armecia Lewis Cemetery in Harkers Island. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on...
Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Matthews Burnette
June 7, 2025
Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Matthews Burnette, 86, of Beaufort, NC, formerly of Greenville, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Born in Kipling, NC on October 19, 1938, Pat was the daughter of the late Mae Senter Matthews and Cyrus Myron Matthews. Pat was employed by the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of...
William "Bill" Emerson Gilbert
June 7, 2025
William “Bill” Emerson Gilbert, 80, of Morehead City, North Carolina, was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service to honor Bill’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 14 at First Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Jake Young. The family will...
Teddy Wilson
June 7, 2025
Teddy Boyd Wilson, 77, of Newport, formerly of Harkers Island, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Croatan Ridge Nursing Center.
Teddy was born on March 24, 1948, in Harkers Island, N.C. to the late Dewey and Daphne Wilson. He lived a life of hard work and purpose. Teddy worked for many years on the Minnesott ferry, where he was...
Wallace “Wally” Cornell Lawrence
June 3, 2025
Wallace “Wally” Cornell Lawrence, 92, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House, following a short illness.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Saturday, July 26th at Munden Funeral Home.
Born on August 1, 1932, in Wytheville, Virginia, Wally was the son of the...
Dr. Gregory Rice
June 3, 2025
Dr. Gregory Rice, 74, of Morehead City, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A celebration of Greg’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 14th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, with Rev Darrell Williams officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Blanca Davila Brown
June 2, 2025
Blanca Davila Brown, 69, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Monday, June 2, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Blanca’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 13th at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Kinston.
Born on May 29, 1956, in Monterrey, Mexico, Blanca was one of seven children born to the late Federico and...
Charles "Gregory" Garner
June 1, 2025
Charles Gregory Garner, 56, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home.
A memorial service to honor Gregory’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 12th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Gregory was born on June 14, 1968, in Morehead City, to the...
Robert L. Warren
June 1, 2025
Robert L. Warren, 90, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Robert was born on January 7, 1935, in Binghamton, New York, to the late Lee and Dora Warren. He had a deep love for life and people. He moved to the Crystal Coast in 1990, where...
Larry David Lafferty
June 1, 2025
Larry David Lafferty, 74, of Havelock, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.
His memorial service, with full military honors, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Johnny Thompson. He will be laid to rest at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Larry was born on...
Shelby Jean Burch Blackburn
June 1, 2025
Shelby Jean Burch Blackburn, age 87, of Mill Creek, NC passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Spring Arbor Assisted Living facility in Greenville, NC.
The family will be receiving guests from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Friday, June 6th at Munden Funeral Home, followed by a celebration of life service at 11:30 a.m. at Gethsemane Memorial Park.
Jean was born...
Joseph William McMurtrie
May 31, 2025
Joseph William McMurtrie, 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral mass for Joseph will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave #51, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Joseph was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who had an expansive career in the meat...
Daniel "Danny" Ray Taylor
May 30, 2025
Daniel Ray Taylor, 77, of Atlantic, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Carteret Health Care surrounded by his loved ones.
A funeral service to honor Danny’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 3rd at Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church with Rev Terry McInnis officiating. Interment, with Masonic Rites and Military...
Phyllis Isley Clapp O'Daniel
May 30, 2025
Phyllis Isley Clapp O'Daniel, 86, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away from heart failure on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Carteret Landing, with family by her side.
A graveside service will take place at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ in Whitsett, NC. Service details will be shared once finalized.
Phyllis was born on April 20, 1939, in Julian, NC, to...
Catalina Marina Eubanks
May 29, 2025
Catalina Marina Eubanks, affectionately known as "Cathy" by many who loved her, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at the age of 86. She was surrounded by several cherished loved ones as she took her final rest.
Born on February 12, 1939, Catalina lived a life rich in love, devotion, and family. For 68 beautiful years, she shared her life...
Sharon Ann Vierrether
May 29, 2025
Sharon Ann Vierrether, 67, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Sharon’s life will be held at a later date.
Born on August 27, 1957, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Sharon was the daughter of the late Thelbert and Etta Etheridge. She spent her early years in Elizabeth City, NC, before...
Rebecca “Bekki” Elliott
May 29, 2025
Rebecca “Bekki” Elliott, 72, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A gathering of family and friends to honor Bekki’s life will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Sunday, June 8th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock.
Bekki was born on March 16, 1953, in Savannah, Georgia, to...
Karen Smith Hansen
May 29, 2025
Karen Smith Hansen of Beaufort, NC died peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 29, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Karen’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 21st at Atlantic United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Paul Harris and Rev. Rufus Butner. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Karen will be...
Deborah Ann DiSantis Doolittle
May 29, 2025
Deborah Ann Doolittle, 66, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A graveside service to honor Debbie’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 6 at Cannady Memorial Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Billy Knox. The family will receive friends following the service at the Newport Moose Lodge.
Debbie was born on August...
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