Obituaries

Maria J. (Lara)  Smith

Maria J. (Lara) Smith

Dec 18, 2011

Maria J. Smith, 64, of Newport, died Sunday, December 18, 2011 at her home. She is survived by her dearest friend, Michael Doyle of Atlantic Beach; two daughters, Michelle Smith and Francine Smith-Beyer both of Newport; son, James Smith, Jr. of Goldsboro; eight grandchildren, Kara Anne O'Connor, Nadiya Beyer, Kendra Beyer, Brandon Hodge, Breanna Ambrus, Arianna Smith, Jaydon Smith and...

Annie (Marsh)  Popjes

Annie (Marsh) Popjes

Dec 17, 2011

Annie Popjes,71, of Swansboro, died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her home. A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, January 7th at Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Leigh Anne Robertson of Mount Airy; two step-daughters, Lauri Beth DeWaal Malefyt and husband Tom of New Jersey and Catherine Frances Smith and husband Randy of...

Vernon Blair  Tolson

Vernon Blair Tolson

Dec 16, 2011

Vernon Blair Tolson, 60, of Pamilco, died Friday December 16 , at his home. The family and church will conduct a memorial service at 11:00am Thursday December 22 at Harlowe United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ben Simms officiating. He is survived by a son Patrick Tolson of Harlowe: mother Florence Tolson of Harlowe: a half-brother Jeremy Reed of California...

Maggie Mae (Hamilton)  Willis

Maggie Mae (Hamilton) Willis

Dec 16, 2011

Maggie Hamilton Willis, 94, of Atlantic, died Friday December 16, at Taylor Extended Care. A funeral service 2:00pm Tuesday December 20, at Atlantic United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Thicke officiating. She was a member of Atlantic UMC, a member of the Dorcas Circle. She is survived by her husband Eugene R. Willis of Atlantic: a daughter Dora W....

Pauline Mattmiller

Pauline Mattmiller

Dec 16, 2011

Pauline P. "Polly" Mattmiller, 75, passed away at home in Havelock, NC surrounded by her family and friends, December 16, 2011, after a long illness. A viewing will take place 6:00-8:00 pm Monday at Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, 2112 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC, followed by a funeral service at 10:00am Tuesday, December 20, in the Chapel at the...

Mildred (Taylor)  Simmons

Mildred (Taylor) Simmons

Dec 15, 2011

Mildred Taylor Simmons, Sea Level, NC, formerly of Henderson, NC Mildred Taylor Simmons died on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay in Sea Level, North Carolina.  She was born on December 23, 1919 in Sea Level, North Carolina to Alvah B. Taylor and Angeline Salter Taylor, the first of their five children.  She was predeceased on...

Lida "Frankie" Frances  Willis

Lida "Frankie" Frances Willis

Dec 15, 2011

Lida "Frankie"  Frances Willis, 89, of Atlantic, died Thursday December 15, at Taylor Extended Care. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday December 18 at Atlantic United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Thicke  officiating. Interment will follow at Atlantic Community Cemetery. She was a member of Atlantic United Methodist Church. She was survived by a son Michael...

Timothy "Tim" Allen Gillikin

Timothy "Tim" Allen Gillikin

Dec 13, 2011

Timothy Allen "Tim" Gillikin, 58, of Beaufort, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Carteret General Hospital. Mr. Gillikin was a Dredge Boat Captain for Weeks Marine. He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Thursday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Rose of New Hope Baptist Church in...

Nickolaus Dean

Nickolaus Dean

Dec 11, 2011

Nickolaus Dean, 58, of Morehead City, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm Wednesday at South Banks Community Church. He is survived by two daughters, Angela Archbell and husband James of Raleigh and Dawn Canales and husband Michael of Newport; son, Timothy Dean and wife Renata of Rocky Mount; five...

Davy E. Campiglia

Davy E. Campiglia

Dec 11, 2011

Davy E. Campiglia, 28, of Atlantic, died Sunday, December 11, 2011. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at Over The Brook Cemetery with Rev. Jim Springston officiating. He is survived by his father, David E. Campiglia and his wife Mary of Stella; sister, Kimberly Sorey and husband David of Atlantic; step-sister, Wanda Morris of Morehead City; two...

Noah Maudist Wheeler

Noah Maudist Wheeler

Dec 11, 2011

Noah Maudist Wheeler, 96, of Newport, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Croatan Ridge Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday at Newport Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Carroll officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm Friday at Snow Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Monty Wheeler of Newport; two grandchildren, Shannon Lee...

Virginia "Ginny" (Guthrie)  Bryan

Virginia "Ginny" (Guthrie) Bryan

Dec 11, 2011

Virginia "Ginny" Guthrie Bryan, 66, of Morehead City, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Bryan was a member of Franklin Memorial United Methodist Church. She owned and operated Coastal Cleaning Services, Inc. for 18 years. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. She is survived...

June Elizabeth Terry

June Elizabeth Terry

Dec 9, 2011

June Elizabeth Terry, 71, of Morehead City, died Friday December 9, at home. A funeral service will be held 5:00pm Tuesday December 13, at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mills and Rev. Debbie Causey officiating. She is survived by three daughters Denise Terry of Moulton AL, Diane Paterson of Morehead City, and Charlene Pargeter and husband Mike...

Jean Willis Wheless

Jean Willis Wheless

Dec 9, 2011

Jean Willis Wheless, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother  died  Friday, December 9, 2011.  Born in Florence County, SC., on September 13, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Milby H. Willis.  She worked many years at the former First and Merchants Bank of Newport News, Va., and after retiring made her home in North Myrtle Beach,...

Christopher Misenheimer

Christopher Misenheimer

Dec 8, 2011

Christopher Misenheimer, 23, died Thursday December 8, 2011. Chris was a graduate of West Carteret High School, and currently a student at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. Chris leaves behind many friends who will miss his kindness, creativity, and irreverent humor. He is survived by his parents, John and Margery Misenheimer of Marshallberg: a sister Kate Misenheimer and her partner...

Patricia (Hopper)  Roberson

Patricia (Hopper) Roberson

Dec 8, 2011

Patricia Ann Roberson, 67, of Newport , died Thursday December 8, at Carterer General Hospital. No services are planned at this time. She is survived by a daughter Evelyn Roberson of the home, a son James Roberson of Greensboro: one grandchild Jerry D. Roberson,Jr. of Washington DC: a sister Margaret B. Gardner of Hunnington Beach, CA: and a great granddaughter....

James "Ellis" Robinson

James "Ellis" Robinson

Dec 8, 2011

James Ellis Robinson, 65, of Atlantic, died Thursday December 8, at his home. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday December 11, at Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry McInnis and Rev Danny Anderson officiating. He was a long time member of Atlantic Missionary Baptist church, where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon....

Larry Melvin Mason

Larry Melvin Mason

Dec 4, 2011

Larry Melvin Mason, 66, of Newport, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Carteret General Hospital. Mr. Larry was a member of Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church. He was a basketball coach for many years. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Friday at Amariah Garner Cemetery with Rev. Ray Conner officiating, followed by Lt. Gen. Randall West. He...

Vonda (Buck)  Scott

Vonda (Buck) Scott

Dec 3, 2011

Vonda B. Scott, 54, of Morehead City, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord, Saturday December 3, 2011at Duke University Medical Center. Mrs. Vonda was a very active member at Crab Point Free Will Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, sister,daughter, aunt, cousin and friend. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday at...

Sarah Elizabeth (Lynch)  Fields

Sarah Elizabeth (Lynch) Fields

Dec 1, 2011

Sarah Elizabeth Fields, 74, of Morehead City, died Thursday December 1, at Carteret General Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. She was a member of Jehovah's Witness Morehead City. She is survived by her husband Dean Fields of the home: three daughters Linda Joyner of Newport, Joanne Williams of Morehead City, and Pam Thompson of Morehead City:...