Obituaries

Clyde Allen Conner

Clyde Allen Conner

October 3, 2011

Clyde Allen "Buddy" Conner, 66, of  Harlowe, died October 3, 2011 at  Quinn Hospice Care Center, in Kenansville. No services planned at this time. He is survived by three sisters, Audrey Midgette of Newport, Lydia "Mat" Patrick of Port Richey FL., and Josie Conner Guthrie of Emerald Isle; one brother Samuel Haywood Conner of Willow Springs. He was preceded in...

Kathryn Louise  Lynch

Kathryn Louise Lynch

October 3, 2011

Kathryn R. Lynch, 73, of Atlantic, died Monday, October 3, 2011 at Carteret General Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2;00 pm Thursday, at  Atlantic Missonary Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Fields and Rev. Terry McInnis officiating. Interment will follow at Atlantic Community Cemetry. She is survived by one daughter, Julie Watkins and significant other Linster Brinson of Morehead City;...

Fleita Gray (Brooks)  Yeomans

Fleita Gray (Brooks) Yeomans

October 3, 2011

Fleita Gray Yeomans, 90, of Harkers Island, died Monday, October 3, 2011 at Harborview Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at Free Grace Wesleyan Church with Pastor Clint Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and...

James R. Flynt, Jr.

James R. Flynt, Jr.

October 2, 2011

BEAUFORT - James Rudolph Flynt Jr.of Beaufort, NC died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Flynt was born on June 20, 1939, in Garden City, N.Y. to James R. Flynt Sr. and Elizabeth Fletcher Flynt. Mr. Flynt was an Industrial Arts graduate of Virginia Tech and attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Mr....

Buford "Smokey" H. Stover

Buford "Smokey" H. Stover

September 29, 2011

Buford (Smokey) H. Stover, 90, of Knightdale passed away Thursday September 29, 2011 at his home in Knightdale. Buford was born December 10, 1920 to Commodore Elliott Stover and Mary Frances Sargent Stover. His place of birth was Kilsyth, West Virginia. His parents, preceded him  in death..  His three brothers Judson, Joe, and Commodore Elliott Jr., preceded him in death....

Mary Taylor Hunter

Mary Taylor Hunter

September 28, 2011

Mary Taylor Hunter, 73, of Newport, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Carolina East Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Saturday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Vince Arnold Capt. CHC USN Ret., Rev. Jeff Daughtry, and Rev. John Hill Jr.. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. She is survived by five children, Roy Russell, Teresa Arnold, Wanda...

Dorothy Elizabeth (Feller)  Lott

Dorothy Elizabeth (Feller) Lott

September 27, 2011

Dorothy F. Lott, 90, of Newport, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Carolina East Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Friday at Gethsemane Memorial Park with Father Greg Spencer presiding. She is survived by two daughters, Pat Spencer of Newport and Linda Lister of New Bern; son, George Lott of Morehead City; two sisters, Vivian McNally...

Dr. Martin Thomas Lewis

Dr. Martin Thomas Lewis

September 25, 2011

Dr. Martin Thomas Lewis, 85, of Beaufort, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at his residence. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday Munden Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Manley Rose officiating. Dr. Lewis is survived  by his wife, Billie Soles Lewis of the home; two daughters, Camille Alisa Lewis of Beaufort and Sabrina Lewis Russell of Morehead City; son,...

Shirley Ann (Rudd)  Smith

Shirley Ann (Rudd) Smith

September 24, 2011

Shirley Ann Smith, 60, of Newport, died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Harborview Health Care Center. She is survived by her husband, Don E. Smith of the home; two children, Glenda John and Billie Smith both of Newport; three grandchildren, Makayla Dail, Hayden John and Riley John all of Newport; father, Elvin Rudd of  Ridgeville, SC; three sisters, Delma...

Cleo (Hancock)  Willis

Cleo (Hancock) Willis

September 23, 2011

Cleo H. Willis, 94, of Harkers Island, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at Taylor Extended Care. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday at Vergie Mae Cemetery with Rev. Manley Rose officiating. She is survived by her daughter, Cola Thurlow of Harkers Island; brother, Mervin Hancock of Atlantic; seven grandchildren, Vicki Dudley, Pamela Pittman, Lee Davis, Sherry Davis,...

James G. Guthrie, Sr.

James G. Guthrie, Sr.

September 21, 2011

James G. Guthrie, Sr., age 70, of Williston went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday morning, September 21, 2011 where he joined a grand reunion with the blessed saints that welcomed his homecoming.James was born on September 6, 1941 on Harkers Island. He is survived by his wife and love of his life, June Carolyn (Gillikin) Guthrie, married...

Lem H. Hardy, Jr.

Lem H. Hardy, Jr.

September 21, 2011

Lem H. Hardy, Jr., 90, of South River, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at his residence. Services will be held 2:00 pm Friday at Edwards Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Francis Garner officiating. Interment will follow at the Hardy Family Cemetery. Mr. Hardy was a lifetime member of Edwards Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He is a retired...

Velva  Lois (Tilman)  Burroughs

Velva Lois (Tilman) Burroughs

September 19, 2011

Velva Lois Burroughs, 81, died peacefully at her daughter's residence on September 19, 2011. Her funeral service will be 11:00am, Thursday, at Munden Funeral Home with the Rev. Anne Sims  officiating.  Burial will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Park. She is survived by her daughter, Raye Ann Burroughs and husband Marty of New Bern; grandchildren, Jennifer Williamson, Melaney Burroughs, Ryan Maher,...

Steve Benjamin Dezern

Steve Benjamin Dezern

September 19, 2011

Steve Dezern, 65, of Newport, died September 19, 2011 at Carteret General Hospital. The family is planning a service to be held 2:00pm Thursday, at South Banks  Church with the Rev. Dennis Evans officiating. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Dezern of Newport and Mandy Dezern of Matthews; son, Shawn Dezern of Asheboro; girlfriend Theresa Parsons of the home;...

Vida Mae (Hill)  Gillikin

Vida Mae (Hill) Gillikin

September 18, 2011

Vida Hill Gillikin, 85, of Otway, died Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Crystal Bluffs. Services will be held 11:00am Wednesday  at Otway Christian Church with Rev. Jack Mumford officiating.  Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Gillikin was a lifetime member of Otway Christian Church. She was employed for 44 years with Morehead City Garment Company/ Blue Bell Inc....

Anthony Simmons

Anthony Simmons

September 16, 2011

Anthony Simmons, 15, of Broad Creek, died Friday, September 16, 2011. Services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at the Broad Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Ben Ball, Rev. Wesley Holmes and Rev. George Cribb officiating. Anthony was a sophomore at Croatan High School., and an avid sportsman. He truly enjoyed taking karate and took many awards in competitions....

Wade Larimore

Wade Larimore

September 16, 2011

Wade Larimore, 76, of Newport, NC died Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Carolina House. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Monday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Lineberger officiating.  Interment will be at Gethsemane Memorial Park. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years and retired as Gunnery Sgt. He is survived by his...

Susan Louise (Mazzarella)  Lewis

Susan Louise (Mazzarella) Lewis

September 14, 2011

Susan Louise Mazzarella Lewis 63, of Harkers Island, left this earthly world to enter that heavenly city Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Taylor Extended Care. She fought a good fight and kept her faith while battling cancer the last couple of years. A celebration of her life will be held 6:00 pm Saturday at Smyrna Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev....

David Wilson "Doris" Buck

David Wilson "Doris" Buck

September 14, 2011

David Wilson "Doris" Buck, 87, of Broad Creek, NC, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Carteret General Hospital. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Broad Creek Community Cemetery with Donna McNeil officiating. He is survived by his sons, Casey Franklin Buck and David E. Buck, both of Broad Creek, NC; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In...

Zemmie "Frank" Millis, Jr.

Zemmie "Frank" Millis, Jr.

September 14, 2011

Zemmie "Frank" Millis Jr., surrounded by his family and friends, was called home by God after battling with cancer at the age of 69 on September 14, 2011.  Zemmie was survived by his wife Carol King Millis and children;  Alisa Millis, Joseph Millis, John King and adopted son Greggory O'Brian, grandchildren; Patrick Gould and wife Michelle, James Gould and wife...