Obituaries
Earnest Edward Guthrie, Jr.
July 25, 2025
Earnest “Eddie” Edward Guthrie, Jr., 67 of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service to honor Eddie’s life will be held at 3p.m., Sunday, August 3, at Cedar Point Pentecostal Holiness Church officiated by Pastor David Harper.
Eddie was born on June 4, 1958, in Morehead City, NC to the late Ernest and...
Richard Edgar Merrit Whittaker
July 25, 2025
Richard Edgar Merrit Whittaker, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on July 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Richard was born on May 30, 1945, in New York City, New York to the late Richard and Althea Whittaker.
He was a dedicated employee of Carteret County Schools for 33 years. Known for his strong work ethic and kind spirit,...
James Lee Pittman
July 24, 2025
James Lee Pittman, 81, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Gethsemane Memorial Park.
James was born on March 13, 1944, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Jimmie and Vida Pittman. A proud veteran of the...
John Richard Compton Sr.
July 23, 2025
MSgt John Richard Compton Sr., United States Marine Corps, Retired, passed away at the age of 87 in Newport, North Carolina, on July 23, 2025.
In recognition of John's service to our country, a graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 10a.m. on Thursday, July 31st, at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, NC.
John was born on October...
Gene Clayton Mason Sr.
July 23, 2025
Gene Clayton Mason Sr., 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.
At Gene’s request, the family will have a private memorial service to be held on July 28th at Munden Funeral Home.
Born on March 4, 1944, in Beaufort, NC, Gene was the son of the late Primrose and Lena Mason....
SSG Robert Thibeault (US Army Retired)
July 23, 2025
SSG Robert Thibeault (US Army Retired), 84, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home with his loved ones by his side.
A funeral service honoring Robert’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 2nd at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Chaplain Jeremy Slagle. The family will receive friends...
Sandra Denise Schrader
July 22, 2025
Sandra Denise Schrader, 58, of New Bern, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The family will celebrate her life privately at Broad Creek Community Cemetery in Newport, NC.
Sandra was born on July 1, 1967, to the late Nathan Hobson and Evelyn Graham Hobson of Morehead City, NC.
She loved listening to her music and reading...
Marion Ridgeway Redmond
July 22, 2025
Marion Ridgeway Redmond, 75, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
Marion was born on November 14, 1949, in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Erwin T. “Ridge” Ridgeway Jr. and Edith "Deta" Aldrich Ridgeway. After spending the first part of her life living and working in Raleigh, Marion began her Second...
Randall Puryear Cheek
July 22, 2025
Randall Puryear Cheek, 93, of Morehead City, North Carolina, departed his earthly body on July 22, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, July 25th at Munden Funeral Home. Randall will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.
Randall was the...
Raymond Gene Carter
July 19, 2025
Raymond Gene Carter, 102, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 24th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 6 p.m. Ray will be laid to rest next to his late...
Rebecca Ammons Thompson
July 19, 2025
Rebecca Ammons Thompson, 66, of Stella, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Carl James Gigee
July 19, 2025
Carl James Gigee, 84, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
A celebration of Carl’s life, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can...
Alexander "Kaz" Kaszas
July 18, 2025
Alexander "Kaz" Kaszas, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Kaz was born on August 20, 1945, in Eger, Hungary, to the late Sandor and Anna Kaszas. As a Hungarian refugee, Kaz came to the United States in 1956. Soon after high school, Kaz entered the United State Marine Corps. Following the...
Emma Miller Gentry
July 18, 2025
Emma Miller Gentry, 92, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Emma will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.
Born on May 28, 1933, in Hertford, North Carolina, Emma was the daughter of the late William and Margurette Miller. She was a devoted Christian woman, deeply committed to her faith, and...
James Leon Burrow
July 18, 2025
James Leon Burrow, 71, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Carteret Health Care with his family by his side.
A celebration of life service will take place in Leon's honor at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26th, at the Carteret County Speedway, officiated by Bob Lowery.
James, known to all as Leon, was born on March...
Charles A. “Chuck” Kyle Jr.
July 17, 2025
Charles A. “Chuck” Kyle Jr., 94, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on July 17, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Chuck’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, August 2nd at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
Born on December 28,...
Major John C. Deibert III, USMC, Retired,
July 17, 2025
Major John “Johnny” Charles Deibert III, USMC, Retired, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 22nd at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Bill Klear.
Born on September 8, 1935, in Prince William County, Virginia, Johnny...
Johnnie William Gaskill
July 16, 2025
Johnnie William Gaskill, 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast.
A funeral service to honor Johnnie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 22nd at Refuge Fellowship Church, officiated by Rev. Manley B. Rose Jr. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Rollace Evans Heustess
July 13, 2025
Rollace Evans Heustess, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 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 & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Ingrid Valkyria Linnemeier
July 11, 2025
Ingrid Valkyria Linnemeier took her final gasp the morning of July 11th, 2025. Although she didn’t have an easy name, she had an easy smile.
Born January 13th, 1933, in New York City, she left NYC with her parents and headed to Miami, FL as a young teen. She graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1951-ish and soon after moved...
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