Obituaries

Edna Wiggins Fulcher

Edna Wiggins Fulcher

Aug 10, 2024

Edna Wiggins Fulcher, 88, of Sea Level, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

A graveside service to honor Edna’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 15th at the Styron Creek Cemetery in Sea Level, officiated by Rev. Nelson Koonce. 

Edna was born on March 22, 1936, in Bettie, NC to the late...

Lina Wade Weaver

Lina Wade Weaver

Aug 10, 2024

Lina Wade Weaver, 85, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

Lina was born on August 30, 1938, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Alvin and Mildred Wade. Throughout her life, she found peace and strength in her unwavering faith in the Lord. Lina always looked forward to attending her home church,...

William Larry Kirby

William Larry Kirby

Aug 9, 2024

William Larry Kirby, 62, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home.

Larry was born on October 21, 1961, to the late Carl Kirby Jr. and Melba Earl Willis. Born in Frankfort, Germany, Larry's family relocated to Southport, NC, where he spent his formative years before moving to Smyrna and eventually finding his home...

Texie Irene Powers

Texie Irene Powers

Aug 7, 2024

Texie Irene Powers, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

Texie was born on August 16, 1937, in Sissonville, West Virginia, to the late Enos and Stella Higginbotham. After completing high school, Texie embarked on a journey of service by joining the United States Marine Corps, where she diligently served in the...

Clyde "Sam" Baxter

Clyde "Sam" Baxter

Aug 7, 2024

Clyde "Sam" Baxter, 90, passed away on August 7, 2024, in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina. 

He was born on August 23, 1933, to the late Golden and Ruth Baxter. Sam was a dedicated teacher, an avid photographer, and a joke-teller extraordinaire. 

Sam grew up in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. He had fond childhood memories of roller skating into the Varsity...

Donald Ray Messer

Donald Ray Messer

Aug 6, 2024

Donald Ray Messer, 79, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Donald was born on July 25, 1945, in Bimble, Kentucky, to the late Ellis Messer and Mable Lewis Messer. He was a proud veteran who served in the United Air Force from 1964 to 1968, dedicating himself to his country during...

George Shelton “Pete” Ferebee

George Shelton “Pete” Ferebee

Aug 6, 2024

George Shelton “Pete” Ferebee, of Swansboro, North Carolina, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024. 

Pete was born on July 28, 1935, to the late William Davidson Ferebee and Myrtle Williams Ferebee of Chesterfield County, Virginia. He was a lifelong self-employed businessman. He and his late wife Joan owned and operated Ferebee’s Motel and Restaurant in Chesterfield County, Virginia for many years along...

Patrick John Tyson

Patrick John Tyson

Aug 5, 2024

Patrick John Tyson, 71, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

A memorial service to honor Patrick’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 10th at Munden Funeral Home. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s...

Kenneth "Kenny" Harris

Kenneth "Kenny" Harris

Aug 5, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Harris, 65, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Kenny was born on September 22, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Kenneth and Jeanette Harris. He and his family later moved to Swansboro, North Carolina where he attended Swansboro High School. He went on to work at Hankinson SPX for...

Milton "Pete" Blanchard Morey Jr.

Milton "Pete" Blanchard Morey Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

Milton "Pete" Blanchard Morey Jr., 76, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Pete’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 13th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Sarah Williams. He will be laid to rest privately at Cedar Grove Cemetery in...

James C. Lanier Jr.

James C. Lanier Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

James C. Lanier, Jr., of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, departed this life on August 5, 2024, at the age 97. 

James was born June 30, 1927, in Greenville, NC. He received his AB Degree from UNC Chapel Hill in 1949 and his LLB Degree from UNC Chapel Hill Law School in 1952. He was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta...

Curtis Wade Russell Sr.

Curtis Wade Russell Sr.

Aug 4, 2024

Curtis Wade Russell Sr., 71, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Curtis’ life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 8th at the Living Waters Church of God of Prophecy in Bogue, officiated by Rev. Tony Russell. Interment will follow at the Russell Family...

Wade Talley Swain

Wade Talley Swain

Aug 3, 2024

With great sorrow, we announce that Wade Talley Swain, born on August 22, 2006, in Cary, North Carolina, passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 17. Wade was a remarkable individual known for his leadership qualities and his readiness to assist others.

While his parents both grew up in Carteret County, Wade lived his entire life in Johnston...

Anita Faye Ballou

Anita Faye Ballou

Aug 3, 2024

Anita Faye Ballou, 86, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Faye’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 7th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Darrell Williams. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive...

Brian Micheal Miller Sr.

Brian Micheal Miller Sr.

Aug 1, 2024

Brian Michael Miller Sr., 57, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.

Brian was born on March 8, 1967, in Syracuse, New York to Robert E. Miller and Patricia R. Ruthart. After completing high school, he pursued higher education at Johnson & Wales University, where he achieved his associate’s degree...

Carolyn Smith Reynolds

Carolyn Smith Reynolds

Aug 1, 2024

Carolyn Smith Reynolds, 80, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Carolyn's life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 10th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. She will be laid to rest privately at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery. Following...

Esther Arminta Hall

Esther Arminta Hall

Aug 1, 2024

Esther Arminta Hall, 90, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Esther's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 10th at Core Creek Methodist Church.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.

Rose Marie Vitale Mehrmann

Rose Marie Vitale Mehrmann

Jul 31, 2024

Rose Marie Vitale Mehrmann, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.

Donald Otway Norris Sr.

Donald Otway Norris Sr.

Jul 31, 2024

Donald Otway Norris Sr., 95, of Peletier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Donald’s funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 5th at Peletier First Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Michael Blevins. He will be laid to rest privately, with military honors, at the Norris Family Cemetery following the funeral....

Robert "Charlie" Colón

Robert "Charlie" Colón

Jul 30, 2024

Robert “Charlie” Colón, 70, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 30, 2024, from a brief battle with cancer.

Charlie's memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 2nd, at Brice's Creek Bible Church in New Bern.

Charlie was born on May 8, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York to...