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.

John Robert Tucker, Sr.

John Robert Tucker, Sr.

Jan 21, 2012

Mr. John Robert Tucker, Sr., 80, of Beaufort, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Carteret General Hospital. Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Beaufort officiated by Rev. Richard Patterson.  Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Born August 25, 1931, John was the son of the late Charles Lyman and...

Eugene Arnold Bowen

Eugene Arnold Bowen

Jan 20, 2012

Capt. Ret. Eugene A. Bowen, 81 of Newport, NC and formerly of Charleston, WV passed from this life Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Hospice House of Greenville, NC after an extended illness. He was born August 13, 1930 at Thosas, VA, the son of the late Charlie T. and Ruth Rigney Bowen. Gene was a retired Aviation Logistics Supply...

Earl "Bud" Mac Noe

Earl "Bud" Mac Noe

Jan 18, 2012

Earl Mac "Bud" Noe, 55, of Beaufort, died Wednesday January 18, at Onslow Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday January 21, at Carteret Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Terry McInnis officiating. Bud was a big guy with a big heart. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He will truly be missed by everyone...

Billy Nelson Jr.

Billy Nelson Jr.

Jan 17, 2012

Billy Nelson, Jr. 72, of Morehead City, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Carteret General Hospital. Private services will be held at a later date. Mr. Nelson served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Nelson of Morehead City; two daughters, Darlene Scarboro of Avon and Tina Graham of Lumberton; two sons, Billy Nelson, III...

Bobbie Gordon

Bobbie Gordon

Jan 16, 2012

Bobbie B. Gordon, 79, of Atlantic Beach, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at Carteret General Hospital. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday at Munden Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Lane     officiating. She was born July 6,  1932 in Wilson, NC, the youngest of seven children.  She was the daughter of Robert Henry Cleveland Bailey and Lucy Mae Batts...

Shannon W.  LeHotta

Shannon W. LeHotta

Jan 16, 2012

Shannon W. LeHotta, 43, of Newport, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at his home. The family will do services at a later date. He was born on June 10, 1968 in Clinton, MO.  Son of the late George LeHotta and  Shirley Parscale who loved  his smile and his dimples.   Shannon moved to the Crystal Coast from Missouri and soon found...

Emily "Bitsy" (McCrary)  Howard

Emily "Bitsy" (McCrary) Howard

Jan 16, 2012

Emily "Bitsy" McCrary Howard, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 16th, 2012. Her service will be at the First Presbyterian Church , Thursday January 19th, at 11:00 am. Visitation will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. Burial at Gethsemane Gardens. Born on August 30, 1918 to the late Emmett and Marie McCrary from Wilmington, NC. She graduated...

Irvin Atkins Bryan Jr

Irvin Atkins Bryan Jr

Jan 15, 2012

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Terry Michael Wray

Terry Michael Wray

Jan 15, 2012

Terry Michael Wray, 63, of Morehead City, died Thursday January 15, at home. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Monday Febuary 6, at Coastal Carolina Cemetery in Jacksonville. He is survived by his wife Deborah Wray of Williamston and a brother Robert Wray of Rochester, NY.

Sally Palmer (Taylor)  Hopkins

Sally Palmer (Taylor) Hopkins

Jan 13, 2012

Sally Palmer Taylor Hopkins, 75, of Beaufort, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday January 13, at her home surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday at Harlowe United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ben Simms and Rev. Nelson Hopkins officiating. Miss Sally was a member of Harlowe United Methodist Church....

Lola Dee Willis

Lola Dee Willis

Jan 12, 2012

Lola Fulcher Willis, 86, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Crystal Bluffs in Morehead City. Funeral services will be held 2:30 pm Sunday at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort with the Rev. Richard Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lola was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church....

David Hubert Shepard Sr

David Hubert Shepard Sr

Jan 12, 2012

David H. Shepard, Sr., 77, of Harkers Island and formerly of Aberdeen, died Thursday January 12, at Harborview Health Center. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday January 22, at Page Memorial United Methodist Church in Aberdeen, NC with the Pastor Jane Leechford. He was a retired outdoor power equipment mechanic. He was a businessman and former owner of Aberdeen...

Robert "Bob" Richard Pabalis

Robert "Bob" Richard Pabalis

Jan 10, 2012

My Dad, My Hero Bob was born in Bay City, Michigan March 21, 1929 and went to be with his Lord peacefully in his own bed and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 in Morehead City, NC. He was a great patriot and bravely served his country through three wars - WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. At the...

Paul "Dick" Stines

Paul "Dick" Stines

Jan 9, 2012

Paul "Dick" Stines was born December 23, 1950, and died Monday night January 9, at his home. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday January 12, at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny Anderson officiating. Dick was a wonderful and loving husband who loved his family and friends. He was a member of the Sea Level...

Dianna Lee Guthrie

Dianna Lee Guthrie

Jan 9, 2012

Dianna Lee Guthrie, 65, of Harkers Island, died Monday January 9, at New Hanover Regional Center. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm at Harkers Island United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Williams officiating. She is survived by two sons Anthony Davis of New Bern, and Carroll Asdenti, Jr. of Otway: four grandchildren Allie Davis of Davis, Lesley...

Monroe Paylor

Monroe Paylor

Jan 8, 2012

Monroe Paylor, 80, of Harkers Island, NC died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Carteret General Hospital. His funeral service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday at Harkers Island United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetary. He was born February 6, 1931 on Harkers Island. His parents were James and Nancy Paylor....

Helen (Riddle)  Frost

Helen (Riddle) Frost

Jan 8, 2012

Helen Riddle Frost, 94, of Broad Creek, was called home to be with the Lord, January 8, 2012. Her service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Broad Creek Church of God with the Pastor Wesley Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at the Broad Creek Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the...

Janice  Earle (Peterson)  Bell

Janice Earle (Peterson) Bell

Jan 5, 2012

Janice P. Bell, 97, of Raleigh, died Thursday January 5, at Rex Hospital. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Munden Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Janice Peterson was born on May 22, 1914 at home in Beaufort, NC. Her parents were Hanson and Elma Peterson. She was...

Earl Wesson

Earl Wesson

Jan 4, 2012

Mr. Earl Edwin Wesson, 78, of Beaufort and formerly of Mansfield, TX, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Taylors Extended Care. A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Ann St. United Methodist Fellowship Hall in Beaufort. Earl served his country as a Marine, seeing combat in the Korean War.  After...

Brett Paul Teasdale

Brett Paul Teasdale

Jan 3, 2012

Brett Paul Teasdale, 57, of Stacy died Tuesday January 3, at his home. The family will conduct a memorial service 1:00 pm Friday January 6, at Atlantic United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Thick officiating. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Connie Teasdale of the home: three sons Ryan Teasdale of Wilmington, Jonathan Teasdale and wife...