Obituaries

Ryan Thomas Godby

Ryan Thomas Godby

Apr 21, 2024

Ryan Thomas Godby, 36, of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on April 21, 2024.

A graveside service to honor Ryan’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 23rd at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport, NC, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose Jr.

Ryan was born on September 4, 1987, in his hometown of Morehead City, NC.

Those...

Frank Lyndell Piner

Frank Lyndell Piner

Apr 21, 2024

Frank Lyndell Piner, 93, of Williston, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Frank’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 25th  at Williston Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Bob Rose. Interment will follow at Williston Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24th ...

Robert Lynn Sheets

Robert Lynn Sheets

Apr 20, 2024

Robert Lynn Sheets, 71, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses by clicking here.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

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

Alisha Kelly

Alisha Kelly

Apr 19, 2024

Alisha Kelly, 23, of Havelock, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at ECU Medical Center.

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

Alisha was born on October 8, 2000, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to Michael Kelly and Heather Walton. She was a free spirit, unafraid to dance to the beat of her own drum. Alisha’s...

Preston Earl Murdoch

Preston Earl Murdoch

Apr 19, 2024

Preston Earl Murdoch, of Smithfield, Virginia, formerly of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. 

A funeral service to honor Preston’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 25th at Salter Path Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24th at Munden...

Kimberly Ann Tootle Cook

Kimberly Ann Tootle Cook

Apr 18, 2024

Kimberly Ann Tootle Cook, affectionally known as "Kim Ann" was born November 17, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri to Larry Clinton Tootle Sr. and Minerva Ann Tootle. Kimberly passed away at home on April 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Clinton Tootle Sr. Brothers: Larry Clinton Tootle Jr., Royce Tootle and Sister Gina LaChelle Porchia.

Kim...

Cheryl Ann Shoptaugh

Cheryl Ann Shoptaugh

Apr 18, 2024

Cheryl Ann Shoptaugh, 64, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Born on June 11, 1959, in Evansville, Indiana, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Hubert and Cindy Phelps. Cheryl's life was marked by her immense love for animals, with a special place in her heart for cats and dogs. Her...

Lester Turnage

Lester Turnage

Apr 18, 2024

Lester Turnage, 97, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A memorial service to honor Lester’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 22nd at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend,...

Thomas Gene West

Thomas Gene West

Apr 18, 2024

Thomas Gene West, 79, passed away peacefully at his residence in Newport, North Carolina on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Born on August 19, 1944, to the late William and Lila West, Thomas spent his formative years in Erwin, NC where he attended First Baptist Church. He found great joy in the camaraderie of the Erwin Goodfellas, an association he was proud...

Maxine Hedman

Maxine Hedman

Apr 17, 2024

Maxine Hedman, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Maxine was born on November 9, 1943, in Kane, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry and June Baughman. She was a beloved school teacher who dedicated over 20 years to shaping the minds of many students. Maxine was known for her patience, kindness, and unwavering...

Judith West McPherson

Judith West McPherson

Apr 17, 2024

Judith West McPherson, 80, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

A celebration of Judith’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 22nd at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, with a time of visitation beginning one hour prior. 

There will be an additional celebration of life at 2 p.m. on Friday, April...

Jackie Cavenaugh

Jackie Cavenaugh

Apr 17, 2024

Jackie Cavenaugh, 71, of Broad Creek, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A memorial service to honor Jackie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 22nd at St. James United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Joseph Parks. 

Jackie was born on August 29, 1952, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Her 42-year career as...

Nancy Jeanette Sides

Nancy Jeanette Sides

Apr 16, 2024

Nancy Jeanette Sides, 77, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Nancy's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 20th at Community Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Billy Knox.

Nancy was born on August 3, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Otis and Mary...

Diana Barnes James

Diana Barnes James

Apr 15, 2024

Diana Barnes James of Wilson and Morehead City, NC, passed away on April 15, 2024.  

She is survived by her son, David James Jr.; daughter, Pace and her husband John, and their children, James and Mary Louise; niece, Page Smith and her husband Eliot, and their children Thomas and Marie Page; nephew, Allen Thomas Jr. and his family Alicia and...

Lucy Mae Bagarella

Lucy Mae Bagarella

Apr 15, 2024

Lucy Mae Bagarella, aged 78, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Onslow Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on May 12, 1945, in Martinsville, Virginia, Lucy was the beloved daughter of the late Ezra Hairston Barnes, Sr., and Elsie Mae Gilbert Barnes. A graduate of Martinsville High School in 1963, Lucy found...

Dr. Harris Lane Evans Sr.

Dr. Harris Lane Evans Sr.

Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Harris Lane Evans Sr., 95, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home.

Harris was born on March 13, 1929, in Hampton, Virginia, to the late Peter and Myrtle Evans. He dedicated his life to serving his country, first in the United States Air Force and later, after earning his Doctorate, as a respected...

Joseph Andrew Schulte Sr.

Joseph Andrew Schulte Sr.

Apr 14, 2024

Joseph Andrew Schulte Sr., 64, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Joseph’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 20th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Pastor Lisa Kirby. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Joseph was born on June 3, 1959, in Islip, New...

Barbara Anne Osborne Granger

Barbara Anne Osborne Granger

Apr 12, 2024

Barbara Anne Osborne Granger, age 93, of Hilton Village, Newport News, VA, died peacefully in her sleep at Carteret Landing, Morehead City, NC, at 1200 on Friday, April 12, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.

Barbara, or "Bub," was born on March 13, 1931, to the late Harold Hollenback and Susan Anna Osborne, growing up in Hilton Village with her...

Denise Marie Accardo

Denise Marie Accardo

Apr 12, 2024

Denise Marie Accardo, 72, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home.

Denise will be laid to rest privately at Hollywood Memorial Gardens, in Hollywood, Florida.

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

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

Mary Evelyn Lockamy Tatum

Mary Evelyn Lockamy Tatum

Apr 11, 2024

Mary Evelyn Lockamy Tatum, affectionately known as “Moomer”, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 11, 2024. 

As the baby of 9 children, Mary was raised by her loving parents, John Lovett and Lucy Jane Lockamy, on the Lockamy farm in Godwin, NC. She was educated as an electronics engineer, retired from Longwood College (now Longwood University), and served...