Jul 6, 2016

John “Jackie” Taylor Bridgers Sr., 69, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at home.

A memorial service will be at 5:00 pm, Monday, July 11, 2016 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.  The family will receive friends after the service.

Jackie is survived by daughters, Danielle Banks and husband Tony and Elicia...

Jul 6, 2016

Iris Jarvis Fulcher, 92, of Atlantic, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Adam Self presiding.

Ms. Fulcher was a member of Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church, having served many positions throughout...

Jul 4, 2016

Hyacinth Virginia Rice, 89, of Newport, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at her residence.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Reece’s Chapel with Rev. Winky and Rev. Dennis Evens officiating.  Interment to follow at Bayview Cemetery.

Hyacinth is survived by her son, R.L. Rice and wife...

Jul 1, 2016

Benjamin “Ski” Bernard Bronokowski Jr., (MGySgt. Ret. USMC) age 76, died at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on July 1, 2016.

Benjamin honored his country with 30 years of service in the United States Marine Corps.  He was a Vietnam Veteran, an active member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the Veteran of Foreign Wars...

Jun 30, 2016

Rodney Paul Gillikin, 67, of Otway, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Carolina East Medical Center.

There will be no services.

Born and raised in Otway, Rodney spent his life as a carpenter.  He was a loving Father and Grandfather.

Rodney is survived by his son, Rodney Jr. and wife Tracy of...

Jun 30, 2016

Retha H. Elliott, 85, of Newport, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, July 2, 2016 at St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Supplee officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport.

Retha was a member of St. James...

Jun 28, 2016

Lorena Nelson, 49, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Carolina East Medical Center.

She was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and a life time member of the Desert Haven Animal Refuge.

Lorena is survived by her daughter, Sophia Nelson of Havelock; and her mother, Eliana Aubin.

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Jun 28, 2016

Elizabeth “Liz” Cook Shumate, 79, of Newport, NC, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, surrounded by her family at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel in Morehead City.

Elizabeth will be most remembered as a devoted...

Jun 27, 2016

Diane Zook, 83, of Atlantic Beach, passed away Monday June 27, 2016 at Crystal Bluffs.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, June 30, 2016 with the Rev. Stephen Bath officiating at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Diane was a devoted wife, and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She...

Jun 27, 2016

John “Jake” Kenneth Wheeler Jr., 88, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at The Commons at Brightmore in Wilmington.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel in Morehead City with Rev. Sabrenia Smallwood Moore officiating.  Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park...

Jun 27, 2016

Alton Leon Chadwick, 87, of Marshallberg passed from this life into his heavenly home on June 27, 2016 at Snug Harbor in Sea Level.

A celebration of his life will be held 11:00 Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church in Beaufort with Pastor Darryl Chadwick officiating.

He was born August 4, 1928, in Marshallberg, to...

Jun 27, 2016

Lillie Mae Graham Oglesby, 88, of Mill Creek, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at home.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Mt. Pleasant Free Will Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends following the service.  Graveside services will be private per family request.

Lillie is...

Jun 26, 2016

James “Cubby” Brickhouse, 63, of Havelock, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016, at 2:00 pm at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Johnson officiating.

Cubby graduated from West Carteret High School in 1971. After High School, Cubby...

Jun 24, 2016

Donald R. Fischer, 82, of Newport, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. He was a resident of the Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the past six months.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Munden Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Donald was born in the Bronx, New...

Jun 24, 2016

James “Jerry” Cottle, 79, of Swansboro, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at his home.

The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

Jerry was a member of Beulaville Baptist Church. His favorite Bible verse was Psalm 37.

He is survived by his wife, Joann Mills Cottle of the...

Jun 23, 2016

Rosalee Shepherd, 78, of Newport, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Egberts Catholic Church with Father Tom and Monsignor Frank Moeslein presiding.  Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Rosalee was born and raised in Carteret County.  She...

Jun 23, 2016

Carolyn Russell, 69, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Carolyn was beautiful inside and out, and loved and cared for anyone she came in contact with. If you were fortunate enough to meet her, you will never forget her. She loved her life, her family, and her friends. She loved Jesus, her church, and praying for anyone...

Jun 22, 2016

Jun 22, 2016

Dr. Mance R. Cason, 88, of Morehead City, NC passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 25, 2016 at First Free Will Baptist Church in Morehead City with Rev. Rick Cason and Rev. Reuben Cason officiating.  Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Jun 21, 2016

Erik Hoveland, 44, of Cape Carteret, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at his home following the recovery from a surgical procedure.

A celebration of life service will be Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at his parents home.

Erik was born and raised in Annapolis Maryland.  He moved to Swansboro, NC...