Obituaries

Raymond "Ray" William Norris

Raymond "Ray" William Norris

Jun 21, 2016

Raymond “Ray” William Norris, 79, of Indian Beach, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City surrounded by family.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Salter Path United Methodist Church with Rev. David Bratton officiating.

He honorably served in the US Navy...

Annie Belle (Wallace)  Wooten

Annie Belle (Wallace) Wooten

Jun 20, 2016

Annie Belle Wallace Wooten, 94, of Havelock, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 Friday, June 24, 2016 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel in Morehead City with Rev. Jeffrey Sadler and Rev. Gina Barrow officiating. Interment will follow at Harlowe United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Annie...

Heather Renee (Vickers)  Kepski

Heather Renee (Vickers) Kepski

Jun 18, 2016

Heather Mcleod Vickers Kepski, 33, of Newport.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel in Morehead City.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Munden Funeral Home.

Born on April 24, 1983, Heather departed our world in the early morning hours...

Robert Earl Harrelson

Robert Earl Harrelson

Jun 18, 2016

Robert Earl Harrelson, 64, formerly of Greensboro and resided in Newport, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Carolina East Medical Center.

All services will be private per family’s request.

Robert loved to go fishing as well as working in his garden. He also loved all styles of music and had a great appreciation...

Francis "Buddy" Gordon Becton

Francis "Buddy" Gordon Becton

Jun 17, 2016

F. Gordon "Buddy" Becton passed away on Friday, June 17th, 2016 in Greenville, NC, surrounded by his family. He was 74 years old.

Buddy was born June 23rd, 1941, in Kinston, NC to Gordon and Cora Becton. He was raised in Harlowe and graduated from Beaufort High School. He attended N.C. State University where he majored in...

Rosalie "Lari" McDonald

Rosalie "Lari" McDonald

Jun 16, 2016

Rosalie Laramie McDonald, known as 'Lari' to nearly all (except her grandkids who called her ‘Lewi’), passed away at Pruitt Nursing Home in New Bern, NC after extended illness. She was 88.

Preceded in death by her parents Haskell and Rose Laramie, her brother Haskell, and her late husband Bill McDonald, Lari is survived by one sister,...

Mildred Golden

Mildred Golden

Jun 15, 2016

Mildred Fulcher Golden, 94, of Stacy, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Pruitt Health Care.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Stacy Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Laxton officiating.  Interment to follow at Stacy Community Cemetery.

Mildred is survived by her son,...

Earl Leon Turnage

Earl Leon Turnage

Jun 14, 2016

Earl Leon Turnage, 51, of Newport, went to be with his Lord while at home on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

A funeral service will be held at 3:30 pm Friday, June 17, 2016 at Harvest Church of God with Rev. David Wheeler and Bishop Aaron Waters officiating.

A man deeply loved and respected.  Leon served...

Evangeline Ann Murdoch

Evangeline Ann Murdoch

Jun 14, 2016

Evangeline Ann Murdoch, 74, of Grifton, NC, passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2016 at Vidant Medical in Greenville.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Wildwood Presbyterian with the Rev. Robbie Phillips officiating.  Interment to follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

Evangeline is survived by her daughter, Kim Johnson...

Clarissa Dawn Colon

Clarissa Dawn Colon

Jun 13, 2016

Clarissa Dawn Colón, 39, of Havelock, NC died on June 13, 2016 in Havelock, NC.

Clarissa was known for her infectious laugh and beautiful smile and she enjoyed being with people she loved. Even as a little girl, she knew it was her job to help others. She was often found comforting others in their time of...

Lloyd Harrel Fulcher

Lloyd Harrel Fulcher

Jun 13, 2016

Lloyd Harrel Fulcher, 77, of Stacy, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016, at his home.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016, at 11:00 am, at Stacy Community Cemetery, with Pastor Jimmy Mercer officiating.

Lloyd loved his birthdays, Father’s day, and Christmas. He also loved to go camping, hunting, commercial...

Elsie Lo Rhea (Merritt)  Riley

Elsie Lo Rhea (Merritt) Riley

Jun 11, 2016

Elsie Lo Rhea Merritt Riley, 98, of Havelock, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3:00 pm Friday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel in Morehead City with Father Greg Spencer of Annunciation Catholic Church of Havelock officiating. The family would like to request...

Carlton "Cotty" Thompson

Carlton "Cotty" Thompson

Jun 10, 2016

Carlton "Cotty" Thompson, 85, loving husband, father and Pop Pop passed away peacefully on June 10, 2016, at his home in Morehead City after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his  family at the time of his passing.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, June 17, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church...

Leranda Kim Sisemore

Leranda Kim Sisemore

Jun 9, 2016

Leranda Kim Sisemore, 41, of Beaufort, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her home.

The family and church will conduct a memorial service at 10:00 am Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Refuge Fellowship Church with Rev. Merle Hunt.

Leranda was born in Sea Level and grew up in the Down East Community. She spent...

David Eugene Melke

David Eugene Melke

Jun 9, 2016

David Eugene Melke, age 62, died at his residence on June 9, 2016.

David accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior three years ago and became of member of Victory Chapel Church and remained very actively involved in the church.

He is preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Caroline Melke, and a...

Lee Jones III

Lee Jones III

Jun 8, 2016

Lee Jones III, 66, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Straits United Methodist Church in Gloucester with Pastor Ben Horton presiding.

Lee worked at Atlantic Veneer and also was a commercial fisherman.  He was...

Dorothea Gillikin Lawrence

Dorothea Gillikin Lawrence

Jun 8, 2016

Dorothea Gillikin Lawrence, known as Doretha to the east of Beaufort and Dot to the west, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, June 08. Born in her parents, Gardner Bryan Gillikin and Emily Jean Golden Gillikin’s home in Bettie, she headed back to heaven from that very location some eighty years later. Born breach, she...

Ethelene Williams Atkinson

Ethelene Williams Atkinson

Jun 8, 2016

Ethelene Williams Atkinson, 85, passed away Wednesday June 8, 2016 at Harborview Heath Care Center.

A private graveside service will be held at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Ethelene loved gardening, fishing, and really enjoyed cooking and baking.  Her wonderful cakes and pies will surely be missed.

She is survived by her sons, Phillip B....

Easton Alic Mills

Easton Alic Mills

Jun 7, 2016

Easton Alic Mills, infant, went to the heavens above on June 7, 2016.

He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Mary Dee Bares, Helen and George Morioka. Paternal great-grandfather, Edward Mills, great-grandmother Elsia Mills Beenenga and paternal great-grandfather Isaac Good.

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Jennifer Mills of Havelock; his...