Obituaries

Adrienne Geist

Adrienne Geist

February 12, 2025

Adrienne Geist, 85, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Adrienne was born on November 15, 1939, in Haworth, New Jersey. She grew up in Bronxville, New York, later raising her family in Somers, New York, before relocating with her husband, Walter, to North Carolina in the early...

Barbara E. Williams

Barbara E. Williams

February 12, 2025

Barbara E. Williams, 85, of Pine Knoll Shores, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. 

Born on February 21, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Barbara was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Hammen. She spent her summers at the Jersey Shore before moving to Lavallette in 1947. There she met the...

Miriam “Mimi” Turton

Miriam “Mimi” Turton

February 12, 2025

Miriam “Mimi” Turton, 90, Pine Knoll Shores, NC, was promoted to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 12, 2025.

Formerly a resident of Spring Lake Heights, NJ for 33 years, she retired to the Southern Outer Banks of NC in 1996.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ on February 16, 1934, she lived in Union, NJ, and graduated...

Nora Faye Guthrie Dixon

Nora Faye Guthrie Dixon

February 12, 2025

Nora Faye Guthrie Dixon, 83, of Beaufort, NC, formerly of the Promise Land, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. 

A funeral service to honor Nora’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 14th at First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort, officiated by Rev. Richard Patterson. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The...

Jonathan Marion

Jonathan Marion

February 11, 2025

Jonathan Marion, 42, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service to honor Jonathan’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, February 14th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Scott Murphy. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., prior to the...

Mike Horne

Mike Horne

February 11, 2025

Mike Horne, 76, of Newport, North Carolina, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Mike’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 16th at Munden Funeral Home, in Morehead City, NC officiated by Tony Correll. 

Born on March 3, 1948, Mike was the beloved son of the...

Matthew L. Morris

Matthew L. Morris

February 10, 2025

Matthew L. Morris, 36, of Maysville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Matt was born on August 23, 1988, in Athens, Alabama. He was a big-hearted man, known for his kindness and loyalty as a friend. He lived with honor and had a spirit of generosity and helpfulness. Matt’s sense of humor was remarkable, and he always had...

James Thomas Boyd

James Thomas Boyd

February 10, 2025

James Thomas Boyd, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, February 10, 2025.

A gathering of family and friends will take place from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, February 13th at Munden Funeral Home.

James was born on December 24, 1946, in San Fransico, California, to the late William and Audrey Boyd. As the owner of...

Bernice Ann Giblin

Bernice Ann Giblin

February 9, 2025

Bernice Ann Giblin, 93, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Bernice’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 19th at St. Egbert Catholic Church, officiated by Rev. Ryszard Kolodziej. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m....

Thomas Arnold Glew

Thomas Arnold Glew

February 9, 2025

Thomas Arnold Glew, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington after fighting a long and courageous battle with liver cancer.

A memorial service to honor Tom’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 22nd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Robby Stewart. Interment will follow...

Lillian B. Stanley

Lillian B. Stanley

February 9, 2025

Lillian B. Stanley, 94, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Lillian’s life will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, February 15, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Thomas Fryar. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Lillian was born on August 10, 1930, in...

James Levons Clark

James Levons Clark

February 8, 2025

James Levons Clark, 84 of Newport, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. 

His memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12th at Newport Church of Christ, 2101 South Lakeview Drive in Newport, officiated by Minister Craig Hearne of New Bern. The family will receive friends from 6...

William "Bill" Oliver Barrett

William "Bill" Oliver Barrett

February 8, 2025

William “Bill” Oliver Barrett, a man whose warmth, wit, and unwavering Irish spirit left a lasting mark on everyone he met, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial mass to celebrate his life will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at St. Egbert Catholic Church.

Bill was born in Holy Cross in...

SGM Bruce Raymond Brill (U.S. Army Retired)

SGM Bruce Raymond Brill (U.S. Army Retired)

February 7, 2025

SGM Bruce Raymond Brill (U.S. Army Retired), 83, of Morehead City, NC, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.

Bruce was born in Utica, NY, in 1941. He earned a BSBA from American University and an MBA from Hofstra University.

He served in the U.S. Army for 25 years (including a tour of duty in...

Brenda Simmons Smith

Brenda Simmons Smith

February 6, 2025

Brenda Simmons Smith, 81, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Brenda was born on November 8, 1943, in Carteret County, NC, to the late Dallas and Pearl Simmons. A faithful member of Newport Baptist Church, Brenda's strong faith was a cornerstone of her life.

For over 60 years, Brenda was a hairdresser, where...

Lenora Butler Langley

Lenora Butler Langley

February 5, 2025

Lenora Butler Langley, 82, formerly of Tarboro, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast in Beaufort, NC.

Lenora’s service arrangements will be announced once finalized.

Lenora was born on August 7, 1942, in Tarboro, NC, to the late Chester and Annie Butler. After completing her high school education, Lenora further studies and embarked on a...

Wilkie King

Wilkie King

February 5, 2025

Wilkie King, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center. 

A funeral service to honor Wilkie’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, February 9th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral...

Doy Ray Rhue

Doy Ray Rhue

February 5, 2025

Doy Ray Rhue, 75, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Doy Ray’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Richard Patterson. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., prior to the funeral service....

Charles Wayne Maxwell Sr.

Charles Wayne Maxwell Sr.

February 5, 2025

Charles Wayne Maxwell Sr., 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Wayne’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 13th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Shadrach Barrow. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

Charles W. Johnson

Charles W. Johnson

February 4, 2025

Charles W. Johnson, 89, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

A graveside service to honor Charles’ life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 7th at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Durham.

Charles was born on March 17, 1935, in Durham, NC, to the late Fred and...