Obituaries

Ira Thomas "Tom" Guthrie

Ira Thomas "Tom" Guthrie

September 25, 2025

Ira Thomas “Tom” Guthrie of Broad Creek was the first born to Ira Allen and Iona Garner Guthrie on July 17, 1942. With his family surrounding him, in the home he helped his father build, Tom moved from his earthly home to his heavenly home to reside with Jesus on September 25, 2025.

A graveside service to honor Tom’s life will...

Lela “Marie” Goodwin Hill

Lela “Marie” Goodwin Hill

September 23, 2025

Lela “Marie” Goodwin Hill, 93, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away on September 23, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service to honor Marie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 17th at Cedar Island Community Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Eddie Hill.

Marie was born on September 30, 1931, on Cedar Island, NC, to the late Robert...

Frances Rose Peeler

Frances Rose Peeler

September 23, 2025

Frances Rose Peeler, 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of September 23, 2025, after a long illness.

Fran was born in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina on October 3, 1943, to the late John Senn McGuire Peeler and Willie Josephine Miller Peeler. Fran graduated from Chapel Hill High School, as well as...

Barbara Ann Schreckengost

Barbara Ann Schreckengost

September 21, 2025

Barbara Ann Schreckengost, 69, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations in Havelock, NC.

Gordon Wayne Copeland

Gordon Wayne Copeland

September 21, 2025

Gordon Wayne Copeland, 81, of Morehead City, North Carolina, stepped into eternity on September 21, 2025. He did so clothed in the righteousness of his kinsman redeemer The Lord Jesus Christ.

A memorial service to honor Gordon’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 27th at Open Door Baptist Church in Morehead City.

Gordon was born on June 30, 1944,...

Walter Emerson Humphrey Jr. "Sonny''

Walter Emerson Humphrey Jr. "Sonny''

September 18, 2025

Walter Emerson Humphrey Jr. "Sonny'', 80, of Broad Creek, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.

A memorial service to honor Sonny’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 28th at First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City. The family will receive friends following the service. 

Sonny was born...

Hilliard "Bud" Manley Eure IV

Hilliard "Bud" Manley Eure IV

September 17, 2025

Hilliard "Bud" Manley Eure IV, 68, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Born on August 17, 1957, at the old Morehead City Hospital, Bud grew up in the Promise Land area of Morehead City. Bud graduated from Duke University in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and he earned his CPA.

Well...

Warren Bunch

Warren Bunch

September 16, 2025

Warren Bunch, 39, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

Born on February 10, 1986, in Roswell, New Mexico, Warren later moved to North Carolina, where he spent the majority of his life. With a passion for construction, he established his own business, where his remarkable hard work and talent...

Rita K. Ellington

Rita K. Ellington

September 16, 2025

Rita K. Ellington, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

A graveside service to honor Rita’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 20th at Amariah Garner Cemetery located at 550 Nine Foot Road in Newport. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on...

Larry Stephen Marshall

Larry Stephen Marshall

September 16, 2025

Larry Stephen Marshall, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Larry was born on May 20, 1946, in Stokesdale, NC, to the late Fred Marshall and Rachel Edwards. He was a loving husband of 49 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.

Larry was a proud veteran...

Barry Alan Coleman

Barry Alan Coleman

September 16, 2025

Barry Alan Coleman, 62, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.

A funeral service to honor Barry’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 20th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. James Bradley. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Dr. Gary Robert Carroll

Dr. Gary Robert Carroll

September 12, 2025

Dr. Gary Robert Carroll, born on October 24, 1958, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2025.

Gary’s Celebration of Life will be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 16, hosted by Local Point Church at Newport Baptist Church in Newport, NC. The service will be led by Pastor JT Riley, Pastor Norm Waligora, and Pastor...

Richard Wayne See

Richard Wayne See

September 12, 2025

Richard Wayne See, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Wayne’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, September 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Noah Johnson. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Edward Earl Corbett

Edward Earl Corbett

September 11, 2025

Edward Earl Corbett, 84, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on September 11, 2025.

In accordance with his wishes, the family will honor and celebrate his life at a later date.

Ed was born on June 16, 1941, in Snow Hill, NC, to the late Leamon “Rock” and Beulah Corbett. He proudly served his country in the United...

James Marc Hamric

James Marc Hamric

September 10, 2025

James Marc Hamric, 52, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Marc’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 16th at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, September 15th at Parkview Baptist...

Susan Norman Craver

Susan Norman Craver

September 10, 2025

Susan Norman Craver, age 79, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on September 10, 2025, after an extended illness.

A memorial service to honor Susan’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 12, at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. A private family inurnment will follow at the columbarium at the church.

Born June 21, 1946, Susan was...

Horace E. Piner

Horace E. Piner

September 10, 2025

Horace E. Piner, 97, of Williston, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service celebrating Mr. Piner’s remarkable life will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 19, at Munden Funeral Home. Following the service, interment will be held at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Charles Edward Yates

Charles Edward Yates

September 8, 2025

Charles “Chuck or Chucky” Edward Yates, 76, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Chuck was born on August 18, 1949, in New Bern, NC, to the late Harold and...

Gunnery Sergeant Iyassai M. Young, USMC, Retired

Gunnery Sergeant Iyassai M. Young, USMC, Retired

September 7, 2025

Gunnery Sergeant Iyassai M. Young, USMC, Retired, age 53, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in New Bern, NC, surrounded by loved ones.

A proud United States Marine, he dedicated 29 years to honorable service, embodying courage, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the United States of America. 

Beyond the uniform, Gunnery Sergeant Young was known for his kind yet humble spirit....

Jessica "Jess" Lynn Rice

Jessica "Jess" Lynn Rice

September 7, 2025

Jessica “Jess” Lynn Rice, 43, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away after a courageous battle against breast cancer on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Jess was born on December 15, 1981, in Warren, Ohio, to the late William Edward Rice and her mother, Sharon Elaine Duigou. From a young age, Jess had a deep...