Obituaries

Janet Crabtree Ferguson

Janet Crabtree Ferguson

Oct 9, 2024

Janet Crabtree Ferguson, 89, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Home Place of New Bern.

A graveside service to celebrate Janet’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 19th at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport, officiated by Rev. Ben Burrows. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her...

Bill Singleton

Bill Singleton

Oct 8, 2024

Bill Singleton, 78, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Bill was born on August 26, 1946, in Washington, NC, to the late William and Edna Singleton. He devoted his professional life to working as an electrician, demonstrating unwavering commitment and skill in his trade.

Outside of work, Bill found joy in coastal life and...

Valerie Moore Fodrie

Valerie Moore Fodrie

Oct 8, 2024

Valerie Moore Fodrie, 66, of Beaufort, North Carolina, formerly of Salter Path, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Valerie's life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. David Bratton. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one...

Paulette Nuzum-Ross

Paulette Nuzum-Ross

Oct 7, 2024

Paulette Nuzum-Ross, 80, formerly of West Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Carteret Landing in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

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

Larry L. Smith Sr.

Larry L. Smith Sr.

Oct 7, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Larry L. Smith, Sr., who went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7th, 2024, just shy of his 89th birthday. Born on October 13, 1935, in Newport, NC, Larry lived a life of service, love, and dedication.

A proud Vietnam Veteran, Larry served his country with honor, both...

Rodney B. Sawyer

Rodney B. Sawyer

Oct 7, 2024

Rodney B. Sawyer, of Morehead City, NC, beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at the age of 86. 

Rodney was born in Hugo, NC on August 11, 1938, to the late Harold Bernard and Grace Abbott Sawyer and lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished moments. He grew up in Jacksonville,...

Richard D. Cumberland

Richard D. Cumberland

Oct 6, 2024

Richard D. Cumberland, age 93, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, died Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. 

Private burial services will be held at a later date at the Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Ohio. 

Dick was born September 7, 1931, in Huron County, Ohio, to the late Harold E. and Virginia D. Cumberland. He attended Ashland High...

Brandon "Brad" Hollamon

Brandon "Brad" Hollamon

Oct 4, 2024

Brandon "Brad" Scott Hollamon, 43, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.

A Celebration of Life Service honoring Brad will be planned at a later date.

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Brad Hollamon, a man who lived life with a smile on his face and...

Robert Keith Gordon

Robert Keith Gordon

Oct 3, 2024

Robert Keith Gordon, 73, of Carteret County, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 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.

Daniel "Dan" Edward Ericksen

Daniel "Dan" Edward Ericksen

Oct 3, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Edward Ericksen, 89, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Carteret Health Care. 

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Dan was born on July 24, 1935, in Highland Park, New Jersey, to the late Phillip and Barbara Ericksen.

Dan proudly served in the U.S. Army. He started his career as...

George Lewis Brown

George Lewis Brown

Oct 3, 2024

George Lewis Brown, 79, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor George’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 10th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

George was born on August...

Valerie Hill Kinch

Valerie Hill Kinch

Oct 3, 2024

Valerie Hill Kinch, 85, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

Valerie was born on June 22, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph Fredrick Hill and Marion Louise (Dolan) Hill. She grew up in Glastonbury, Connecticut with her older sister, Audrey. Valerie met the love of her life, John Bennett Kinch...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Odell

Elizabeth "Betsy" Odell

Oct 3, 2024

Elizabeth "Betsy" Odell, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center. 

A memorial service to honor Betsy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 12th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Betsy was born on May 12, 1951, in Union City, New...

Carol "Elaine" Roberson Loggins

Carol "Elaine" Roberson Loggins

Oct 1, 2024

Carol “Elaine” Roberson Loggins, 75, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.

A memorial service to honor Elaine’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 12th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Born on March 25, 1949, in...

Charles Lyerly Dixon

Charles Lyerly Dixon

Sep 30, 2024

Charles Lyerly Dixon, 90, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A celebration of Mr. Dixon’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 14th, at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Darrell Williams. His graveside service, with Masonic Rites and military honors, will...

Dorothy “Dottie” West Simmons

Dorothy “Dottie” West Simmons

Sep 30, 2024

Dorothy “Dottie” West Simmons, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, peacefully went to be with her Savior on September 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. She has left behind a legacy of love, resilience, and generosity that will continue to inspire all who knew her. 

Dottie was born on August 28, 1946, to the late Dorothy “Dot” and Dorval Wayne West Jr....

Catherine M. Winchester

Catherine M. Winchester

Sep 27, 2024

Catherine M. Winchester, 70, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, September 27, 2024.

A celebration gathering will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 5th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. A graveside service will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport. For those unable to attend, the celebration service can be viewed through...

Patricia "Pat" Morse White

Patricia "Pat" Morse White

Sep 26, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Morse White, 99, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Pat was born on March 22, 1925, in White River Junction, Vermont, to the late Harold and Flossie Morse. In 1945, Pat married Edward White, and together they shared a deep and loving partnership that lasted for 64 wonderful years until...

Artie Carroll Frost

Artie Carroll Frost

Sep 26, 2024

Artie Carroll Frost, known affectionately as the "Rembrandt of Birdhouses," 76, of Salter Path, NC, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, laughter, and love for the water. 

A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 1st at Salter Path Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas....

Yuli Cristel Angel Angel

Yuli Cristel Angel Angel

Sep 25, 2024

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Yuli Cristel Angel Angel, 27, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Carteret Health Care after a long fight with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Cystic Fibrosis. 

A funeral service to honor Yuli’s life will be held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, September 29th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Miguel Salazar....