Obituaries

This is a collection of obituaries for Morehead City, Havelock, Carteret County, and Craven County with services throughout North Carolina that are updated regularly. Find local Morehead City/Havelock obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.

Terrence "Terry" J. Greene

Terrence "Terry" J. Greene

Sep 7, 2024

Terrence "Terry" J. Greene, age 71 of Newport, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024. 

A native of Pennsylvania, young Terry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, which led him to North Carolina. After proudly serving his country, Terry honed his skills as a master carpenter and became known for his ability to create, renovate, and fix just...

Jewell Keith Meares

Jewell Keith Meares

Sep 3, 2024

Jewell K. Meares, 95, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Carteret House.

A funeral service to honor Jewell’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 5th at St. James United Methodist Church in Newport. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Tina Ward Culbreth

Tina Ward Culbreth

Sep 2, 2024

Tina Ward Culbreth, 66, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Monday, September 2, 2024.

A funeral service to honor Tina’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, September 9th at Salter Path Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Barbara Phillips

Barbara Phillips

Aug 31, 2024

Barbara Phillips, 89, formerly of Carteret County, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at The Heritage of Richlands.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

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

Marion "Lucy" Hamric

Marion "Lucy" Hamric

Aug 30, 2024

Marion “Lucy” Hamric, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Charlotte.

A funeral mass to honor Lucy’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, September 5th at Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock, presided by Rev. Jim Bucholz. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. She...

Danny Paul Dixon

Danny Paul Dixon

Aug 30, 2024

Danny Paul Dixon, 60, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 30, 2024, following a courageous battle with Cancer.

A funeral service to honor Danny’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 2nd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Richard Patterson. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive...

Sherman A. "Butch" Griffin

Sherman A. "Butch" Griffin

Aug 29, 2024

Sherman A. “Butch” Griffin, 77, of Beaufort, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 29, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Butch’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 4th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Merle Hunt and Rev. Mitchell Parker.

Butch was born on January 14, 1947, in Newport, NC,...

Narvia “Mae” Ebron Gillikin

Narvia “Mae” Ebron Gillikin

Aug 29, 2024

Narvia “Mae” Ebron Gillikin, 99, of Bettie, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

A funeral service to honor Mae’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 31st at Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church, 195 Old River Road, Bettie, NC., with Pastor Michael Lewis officiating. The family...

William Emzy Pickard Sr.

William Emzy Pickard Sr.

Aug 28, 2024

William Emzy Pickard Sr., 98, of Raleigh, NC, died on August 28, 2024, at Transitions Lifecare Raleigh following a brief illness.

A graveside service to honor Bill's life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 20th at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City, NC.

Bill was born on November 22nd, 1925, to the late Richard and Maggie Pickard. While attending Hope Valley...

Clara Belle Johnson Brooks

Clara Belle Johnson Brooks

Aug 27, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Clara Belle Johnson Brooks at the beautiful age of 93, at her residence in Harkers Island, North Carolina, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Clara was born August 12, 1931, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Her love of cooking and baking desserts came from her employment at Miss Annie’s Restaurant in Morehead City, North Carolina....

Harold Russell Siddons

Harold Russell Siddons

Aug 26, 2024

Harold Russell Siddons, 62, of Rockhill, South Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on August 26, 2024.

A celebration of Harold's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 14th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Tom Supplee

Harold was born on August 19, 1962, in Indiana, to the late Marlene Burton and Kendal Siddons.

Those remaining...

William "Bill" Killingsworth

William "Bill" Killingsworth

Aug 25, 2024

William “Bill” Killingsworth, 82, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

Bill was born on March 22, 1942, in Tennessee. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Bill dedicated 11 honorable years to serving his country. Following his military service, Bill continued to serve his community as a Law...

Arthur Ronald “Ron” Smith, Jr.

Arthur Ronald “Ron” Smith, Jr.

Aug 25, 2024

Arthur Ronald “Ron” Smith, Jr. was born on May 19, 1949, in Baltimore, MD and passed away on August 25, 2024, in Beaufort, NC.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents Ron and Sally, his brother-in-law John, and his sister-in-law Kate. 

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Susan; daughter, Sarah; son, Josh (wife Nance);...

Frederick Hopewell

Frederick Hopewell

Aug 24, 2024

Frederick Hopewell, 61, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Hopewell, Frederick, or Freddy J, no matter how you knew him, you knew he loved his country and was devoted to his family. 

Fred, is survived by his wife of 35 years, Marcia; his sons, Conor and Kyle; his daughter, Kathleen;...

Nancy Evans Minatel

Nancy Evans Minatel

Aug 24, 2024

Nancy Evans Minatel, 72, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

 A funeral service to honor Nancy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 26th at Newport Baptist, officiated by Pastor Gary Carroll. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.,...

Perry Delano Barnes Jr.

Perry Delano Barnes Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

A memorial service to honor Perry’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 26th at First Methodist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen. A reception receiving friends will take place following the service at the church. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later time.

Perry Delano Barnes, Jr., affectionately known as Pete, led...

Charlene Beigh

Charlene Beigh

Aug 24, 2024

Charlene Beigh, 76, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Carteret Health Care.

 Charlene was born on October 8, 1947, in Elmira, New York, to the late Louis Smith and Beatrice Sanford.

 Those remaining to cherish her memory are her two daughters; five grandchildren; sister-in-law, Kimberly Sanford of the home; nieces, Naasha McGan and husband Jesse of the home,...

John R. Russell

John R. Russell

Aug 23, 2024

John R. Russell, 69, of Newport, passed away on August 23, 2024, at his home.

A Celebration of Life service will at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 31st at the family home, 1074 Sea Gate Drive, Newport N.C.

 John was born and raised for three years on the Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York. The parents relocated to Rockland County, New York where...

Ginger Pollard Odom

Ginger Pollard Odom

Aug 22, 2024

Ginger Pollard Odom, age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 22nd at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.

There will be a celebration of life event on Saturday, September 7th at 4 pm at Ginger’s home in Newport, officiated by Pastor Joseph Park of Saint James United Methodist Church.

Ginger’s life journey began on December 10th, 1948. She was an animal lover...

Woodrow "Woodie" Wilson Wiles, Jr.

Woodrow "Woodie" Wilson Wiles, Jr.

Aug 21, 2024

Woodrow “Woodie” Wilson Wiles, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC on August 21, 2024. 

  He was born on July 10, 1938, in Wilkes County, NC to the late Woodrow Wilson Wiles, Sr. and Mary Garris Wiles.

 He is survived by his loving wife, Pat Harris Wiles of the home; son Woodrow...