Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Willis, Sr.

Jerry Wayne Willis, Sr.

Nov 30, 2014

Jerry Wayne Willis, Sr., age 71, of Morehead City was released from his earthly bonds on Sunday November 30, 2014 at his home.

A private family service will be held.

He raged hard against his battle with pancreatic cancer and he passed away still fighting. He is so loved and will be missed by so...

George Washington Hairr, Jr.

George Washington Hairr, Jr.

Nov 27, 2014

George Washington Hairr, Jr. 77, of Autryville, NC , died Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Pruitt Health Care Center.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Clement Baptist Church, 6175 Maxwell Rd. Autryville, NC.

George served in the US Navy. He was employed with Burlington Industries for many years,...

Kenneth B. Polos

Kenneth B. Polos

Nov 27, 2014

Kenneth Polos, 80, of Newport, died Thursday, November 27, 2014 at his home with family.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in New York.

He is survived by his wife Rachel Polos of the home; three daughters Sharon Martinez and husband John of California, Joyce Polos of White Plains, NY, and...

Teresa Ann (Chrisawn)  Johnson

Teresa Ann (Chrisawn) Johnson

Nov 27, 2014

Teresa Ann Chrisawn Johnson, 68, of Morehead City, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, November 27, 2014 at her home with family.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Mumford officiating.

Teresa was born Teresa Ann Chrisawn on March...

Ellen Marie (Stahle)  Schmidt

Ellen Marie (Stahle) Schmidt

Nov 25, 2014

Ellen M. Schmidt, 85, Newport, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at her home with family.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Manley B. Rose, Jr. officiating.

Ellen was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Lakeworth, FL.

She is...

Frances (Swink)  Earnhardt

Frances (Swink) Earnhardt

Nov 22, 2014

Frances "Frankie" Earnhardt, 71, of Atlantic, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at her home surrounded by family.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, November 28, 2014 at Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Brookshire and Rev. Paul Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Nelson Bay Cemetery.

Frankie graduated from Jones Central...

Leonard Kevin Foley

Leonard Kevin Foley

Nov 21, 2014

Leonard Kevin Foley, 78, of Gloucester, died Friday, November 21, 2014 at Crystal Bluff's Rehabilation Center.

Celebration of life for Leonard will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Huggins Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. David Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Willie D. Willis Family Cemetery.

Leonard Kevin Foley was born Oct...

Patricia (Sabiston)  Brooks

Patricia (Sabiston) Brooks

Nov 21, 2014

Patricia "Patsy" Sabiston Brooks, 83, of Williston, died Friday, November 21, 2014 at Pruitt Health Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at Williston United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 13, at 10:30 am.

Patsy was a member of Williston United Methodist Church, and a retired Postmaster of Williston Post Office.

She...

Larrye Nels Norlin

Larrye Nels Norlin

Nov 20, 2014

Larrye Nels Norlin, 76, of Newport, died Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Manley B. Rose, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Larrye served his country for 15 years in...

Leo Peter Phillimeano

Leo Peter Phillimeano

Nov 19, 2014

Leo Peter "Phil" Phillimeano, 86, of Bogue Sound Shores of Gales Creek, Newport, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Carteret General Hospital.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Phillimeano was born in Mount Vernon, New York to the late Dominic Phillimeano and Catherine...

Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith

Nov 18, 2014

Wayne Smith, 55, of Beaufort, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Manley Rose officiating.

He served in the U.S Marine Corps, worked as a mechanic for FRC-East Cherry Point, NC. He...

Johanna A. Pellegrino

Johanna A. Pellegrino

Nov 16, 2014

Johanna Pellegrino, 58, Sea Level, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Pruitt Health Care Center.

No services will be held.

Robert Arthur Newkirk, Jr.

Robert Arthur Newkirk, Jr.

Nov 16, 2014

Robert Newkirk, Jr., 59, of Newport, died Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Carteret General Hospital.

A funeral service with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Manley Rose officiating.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He served in the U.S Army for over 10...

Darrel Lee

Darrel Lee

Nov 15, 2014

Darrel Lee, 54, of New Bern , passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Darrel was a member of West Carteret High School Marching...

Gilda Earle (Davis)  Willis

Gilda Earle (Davis) Willis

Nov 14, 2014

Obit is incomplete at this time.

Betty May (Marshall)  Day

Betty May (Marshall) Day

Nov 13, 2014

Betty May Day, 79, of Morehead City, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Carteret General Hospital.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Mariner officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Betty was an avid CB radio user her handle was "Teardrop". She enjoyed...

Ruth Marie (Willis)  Mason

Ruth Marie (Willis) Mason

Nov 11, 2014

Ruth Willis Mason, 83, of Fredericksburg, VA and formerly of Morehead City, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Woodmont Center.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Mills officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery.

Ruth was a member of Parkview Baptist...

Robert L. Rouse

Robert L. Rouse

Nov 9, 2014

Robert L. Rouse, 73, of Sea Level, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Pruitt Health Care. The family will have private services at a later date. He is survived by three sisters, Donna Way of Kinston, Linda Rouse of Anchorage, AK and Ellen Buck of Newport; and one brother, Herman Rouse of Kinston. He was preceded in death by his...

Bobby Ray Caffin

Bobby Ray Caffin

Nov 4, 2014

Bobby Ray Caffin, 77, of Emerald Isle, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Carteret General Hospital. A funeral service will be held 9:30 am Friday, November 7, 2014 at Emerald Isle Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie Braswell officiating. Interment will follow at 12:00 noon at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. Bob was the Chaplain for the Morehead City Police Department,...

Charles  David Thompson

Charles David Thompson

Nov 3, 2014

Charles David Thompson, 81, of Morehead City, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at Crystal Coast Hospice House. The family will conduct a memorial service 2:00 pm Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Glad Tidings Church. Charles was a member of Glad Tidings Church, and he was an avid fisherman. He is survived by three daughters Jeanne Thompson of Goldsboro, Tonia Gurganus...