Obituaries
Teru Lynn Rexroad
March 4, 2025
Teru Lynn Rexroad, 78, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 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.
David Ray Buck
March 4, 2025
David Ray Buck, 71, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor David’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Allen Stabley. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
David was born on January 10,...
Carolyn Hunter Dickerson
March 3, 2025
Carolyn Hunter Dickerson, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Zayn Koen George
March 3, 2025
Zayn Koen George, 1, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Zayn’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 16 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose. Interment will follow at Broad Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Zayn was...
Hugh Henry Hughes
March 3, 2025
Hugh Henry Hughes, 77, of Peletier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 3, 2025.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 10th at St. Mildred’s Catholic Church in Swansboro, presided by Fr. David Miller. The family will receive friends prior to the memorial service. Following the service, all are welcome to join...
James Franklin Harrell
March 2, 2025
James Franklin Harrell, 87, of Erwin, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
A funeral service to honor James’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 7th at First Free Will Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor James Bradley. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...
John M. Smith
March 2, 2025
John M. Smith, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor John’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 6 at St. James United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Joseph Park. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Jan Arthur Manning
February 28, 2025
Jan Arthur Manning, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast, after bravely facing an extended illness. He is now at peace.
Born on August 10, 1938, in Bradenton, Florida, Jan was the beloved son of George and Polly Manning. Following high school, Jan proudly served in the United States Navy...
William "Bill" Ward
February 27, 2025
William “Bill” Ward, 75 of Morehead City, NC, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham.
A memorial service to honor Bill’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 10, at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen and Rev. Patrick Whaley. The family will receive friends in the church atrium one hour prior...
William “Rusty” Ryan II
February 27, 2025
William “Rusty” Ryan II, 70, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Born on November 6, 1954, in Morehead City, NC, Rusty was the son of William and Letha Ryan. He embraced the salt life with passion, enjoying fishing throughout his life. In his early years, he was an...
Karen Melinda Mayhew
February 27, 2025
Karen Melinda Mayhew, 64, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Born on June 25, 1960, in Statesville, NC, Karen was the daughter of the late James Franklin "Bill" Mayhew and Fannie Hildebran Mayhew.
Karen loved living on the coast, thankful for every moment spent at the beach. Her love for boating and water sports, from windsurfing...
William "Bill" Franklin Swain Jr.
February 26, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of William "Bill" Franklin Swain Jr., 68, of Newport, North Carolina who left us suddenly on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.
This amazing man never married and had no children of his own. However, being the wonderful, loving and giving person that he was, he became an integral part of...
Dennis Dale Thomason
February 26, 2025
Dennis Dale Thomason, 73, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 5th at Munden Funeral Home.
Born on April 28, 1951, in Lexington, NC, Dennis was the beloved son of the late Henry and Louise Thomason. He proudly...
Tammy Wayne Gordon
February 24, 2025
Tammy Wayne Gordon, 76, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
Tammy was born on November 14, 1948, in Winston Salem, NC, to John and Betty Gordon. A true patriot, Tammy honorably served his country in the United States Army and was recognized with two Purple Hearts for his bravery and dedication....
Ruth Ann Michael
February 24, 2025
Ruth Ann Michael, 89, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House after a long illness.
Born on December 12, 1935, in Stockbridge, Michigan, Ruth was the daughter of the late Milton and Bessie Barber.
She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who will carry her memory in their...
Milton Bryant Thomas
February 24, 2025
Milton Bryant Thomas, 61, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 24, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Milton’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 1st at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Joseph Park.
Milton was born on July 4, 1963, in Greenville, NC, to the late Horace and Mary Thomas. He...
Thomas Alexander "Pepper" Burns Jr.
February 23, 2025
Thomas Alexander “Pepper” Burns, Jr., 93, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral service to honor Pepper’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 26th at First Methodist Church in Morehead City, NC, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen. A graveside service will be held at...
Shirley Garner
February 23, 2025
Shirley Garner, 82, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
A funeral service to honor Shirley’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen and Rev. Patrick Whaley. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Jack Williamson
February 22, 2025
Jack Williamson, 64, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
William "Bill" T. Vincent
February 21, 2025
William "Bill" T. Vincent, 90, of Ernul, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Bill will be laid to rest privately at Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern, NC.
Born on August 8, 1934, in Easton, Pennsylvania, Bill was the beloved son of the late Charles and Anna Vincent. With great pride, he served in the United...
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