Obituaries

Robert Clement LeClair

Robert Clement LeClair

Jul 4, 2024

Robert Clement LeClair, 89, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 15th at Munden Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. Robert will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

Robert was born on March 28, 1935, in Burlington, Vermont, to...

James "Buddy" Gordon Willis Jr.

James "Buddy" Gordon Willis Jr.

Jul 4, 2024

James “Buddy” Gordon Willis Jr., 60, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

A funeral service to honor Buddy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 11th at Ann Street United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 10th at...

Judith "Judy" Moran

Judith "Judy" Moran

Jul 3, 2024

Judith "Judy" Moran, 73, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center. 

A memorial service to honor Judy’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 9th at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on...

Al Pease

Al Pease

Jul 2, 2024

Al Pease, 84, of Mitchell Harbour, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A graveside service to honor Al’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 6th at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Jim Hendrix. 

Al was born on August 21, 1939, in San Francisco, California, to the...

Randall "Randy" Lee Seigler

Randall "Randy" Lee Seigler

Jun 28, 2024

Randall Lee Seigler, 79, of Cape Carteret, NC, died in his home on July 28, 2024. 

Randall was born in Portsmouth, VA and grew up in Swansboro, NC. “Randy” was a dedicated father, husband, son, and friend who honorably served his country in the Air Force and as a civil servant for over 30 years at Norfolk Naval Base and Cherry...

Doris "Dot" Meeks Johnson

Doris "Dot" Meeks Johnson

Jun 27, 2024

Doris “Dot” Meeks Johnson, 94, of Morehead City, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Dot’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 2nd at First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Darrell Williams. The family will receive friends one hour...

Jeffrey Pake

Jeffrey Pake

Jun 27, 2024

Jeffrey Taylor Pake, 68, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Premier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jacksonville.

Born on January 30, 1956, to the late Charles and Lillie Pake, Jeffrey was a proud native of Beaufort. He thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of being self-employed where his hard work and dedication were seen throughout his...

GySgt Roy Marshall, USMC, Retired

GySgt Roy Marshall, USMC, Retired

Jun 26, 2024

GySgt Roy Marshall, USMC, Retired, 71, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3rd at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Havelock, officiated by Bishop Larry Cooke. His interment, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., also...

Jackie Lee Norris

Jackie Lee Norris

Jun 26, 2024

Jackie Lee Norris, 70, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. 

Born on August 3, 1953, Jackie was the son of the late Ezra and Pearline Norris. Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Jackie moved to Carteret County 15 years ago where living on the coast was a perfect fit for his love of...

Margaret Loraine Carter Murdoch

Margaret Loraine Carter Murdoch

Jun 26, 2024

Margaret Loraine (Carter) Murdoch, 96, of Morehead City, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. 

A memorial service to honor Margaret’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 30th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jeff Mizzell. The family will receive friends following the service with a reception. Margaret will...

Elke Ingeborg Davis

Elke Ingeborg Davis

Jun 24, 2024

Elke Ingeborg Davis, 77, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina.

A memorial service to honor Elke’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 8th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Rev. James Daub. Her graveside service will follow at 12 p.m., at...

Patricia A. Strickler

Patricia A. Strickler

Jun 23, 2024

Patricia A. Strickler, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 23, 2024

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

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

Kenneth A. Magel

Kenneth A. Magel

Jun 23, 2024

Kenneth A. Magel, 88, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Kenneth's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 7th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. A private inurnment will take place at First Presbyterian Church.

Kenneth was born in Braddock, PA, and resided in Forest Hills, PA. He attended the University of...

Lawrence "Larry" Ainslie

Lawrence "Larry" Ainslie

Jun 23, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Ainslie, 74, of Newport, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home.

A memorial service to honor Larry’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 6th at Munden Funeral Home with full military honors, officiated by Chaplin Rick Brooks. The interment will be at Arlington Cemetery at a later date.

Larry was born on July 9, 1949,...

Gabriele Bothe Schmidt

Gabriele Bothe Schmidt

Jun 22, 2024

Gabriele Schmidt, 75, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

Gabriele was born on December 6, 1948, in Zuzenhausen, Germany, to the late Hans and Friedegard Bothe. She was a loving wife to her husband, Michael, for 42 wonderful years. Known for her outspoken nature, Gabriele was never afraid to...

Ellen Catherine Barrett

Ellen Catherine Barrett

Jun 21, 2024

Ellen Catherine Barrett, 75, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, June 21, 2024.

A memorial mass to honor Ellen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 27th at St. Egbert Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at the Church Columbarium. 

Ellen was born on November 17, 1948, in Queens, New York, to the late Edward and...

Wade T. Pearson

Wade T. Pearson

Jun 20, 2024

Wade T. Pearson, 85, of Atlantic Beach, NC, and formerly of Wilson, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A celebration of Wade's life will take place at 6 p.m., on Saturday, July 13th at Memories Beach Club in Atlantic Beach.

Born on November 8, 1938, Wade was the son of the late Wade and Bettie Pearson....

Thomas "Tommy" Moody

Thomas "Tommy" Moody

Jun 20, 2024

Thomas “Tommy” Moody, 59, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Tommy’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 29th at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the...

Phillip Ray Morris

Phillip Ray Morris

Jun 19, 2024

Phillip Ray Morris, 52, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A memorial service to honor Phillip’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 23rd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Darlene Morris. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born on January 4, 1972, in Wilmington, NC,...

Wallace Wayne McDaniel "Sysco"

Wallace Wayne McDaniel "Sysco"

Jun 19, 2024

Wallace Wayne McDaniel "Sysco", father, grandfather, great grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, at the age of 82.

Wallace was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on December 31, 1941, to Wallace Grigsby McDaniel and Helon Hope Dawson.

Wallace is survived by his son, Timothy and daughters, Mitzi (Phillip), Joy (Chris), Lisa (James), and Janis; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Wallace was preceded...