Obituaries
John David Fearnow
June 16, 2026
John David Fearnow Sr., 89, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Born on September 12, 1936, in Falling Waters, West Virginia, John was the son of the late James W. Fearnow and Delores Landis Fearnow. He attended Martinsburg High School, where he met the love of his life and high school...
Jennifer Jo Stancil Stephenson
June 16, 2026
Jennifer Jo Stancil Stephenson, 71, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service to honor Jennifer’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, June 19th, at First Baptist Church in Morehead City.
Jennifer was born on October 15, 1954, in Wilson, North Carolina, to the late William and Josephine...
Fred Otto Pautz
June 14, 2026
Fred Otto Pautz, 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Fred was born on December 17, 1937, in Glietzig, Germany, to the late Friedrich and Helene Pautz.
Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Christa Pautz; daughters, Joanne Atherton and husband Baylis of Austin, TX and Ann-Christin...
Coach Corey Lamont Dixon
June 14, 2026
Corey Lamont Dixon, 53, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Corey’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27th at Glad Tidings Church in Morehead City. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12...
Anita Windley Hardesty
June 14, 2026
Anita Windley Hardesty, 79, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 14, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Anita’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 19th Ann Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort officiated by Rev. Dena White. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will...
Penny Lou Cosner Moreno
June 13, 2026
Penny Lou Cosner Moreno, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, surrounded by her family.
A memorial service to honor Penny’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 18 at Morehead Church of Christ, officiated by Pastor Winfred Felton. The family will receive friends thte evening prior...
Judith Burkey Ferguson
June 13, 2026
Judith Burkey Ferguson, 83, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on June 13, 2026. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born on November 9, 1942, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Judy was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth and Nevin C. Burkey. She married the love of her life, Jerry, in...
Troy "Terry" Maurice Garner Sr.
June 13, 2026
Troy “Terry” Garner Sr., 92, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home.
A graveside service to honor Terry’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18 at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport, officiated by Jerry Garner. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 17 at...
Toby Kent Guthrie
June 12, 2026
Toby Kent Guthrie, 65, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, June 12, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Toby’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Munden Funeral Home. A private interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City.
Toby was born on August 26, 1960, in Morehead City, NC,...
Lina Rebecca “Becky” Blankenship
June 11, 2026
Lina Rebecca “Becky” Blankenship, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on June 11th, 2026, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
A memorial service to honor Becky’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 14th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. A reception will immediately follow the service.
Becky was born on September 18,...
Jeffery Alan Pearson
June 10, 2026
Jeffery Alan Pearson, 60, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
L.G. "Barney" Kornegay
June 10, 2026
L.G. "Barney" Kornegay, 102, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Born on January 14, 1924, in Goldsboro, NC, Barney was the son of the late Junius and Sally Kornegay. He lived a long and meaningful life centered around faith, family, hard work, and service to others.
One of Barney's greatest blessings was...
Eleanor Ruth Garner
June 10, 2026
Eleanor "Ruth" Garner (81) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
A funeral service to honor Ruth’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13th at Newport Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ken Hardin. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Jean Davis Sutherland
June 9, 2026
Jean Davis Sutherland, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A graveside service to honor Jean's life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 3, at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport.
Born on June 8, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jean was the daughter of the late Murphy and Althea...
Michael "Woo" Wooten
June 8, 2026
Michael “Woo” Wooten, 50, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Born on July 12, 1975, in Morehead City, NC, Michael was known and loved by family and friends simply as “Woo.” He was a hardworking man with a strong work ethic and exceptional talent in boat building. Through years of dedication and skill, he worked his...
Elizabeth "Lib" Fleming
June 7, 2026
Elizabeth "Lib" Fleming, 102, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Lib will be laid to rest at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. Details regarding her memorial and graveside services will be announced once arrangements have been finalized. The family anticipates holding the service in the fall of 2026.
Lib was born...
James Edward Cox Jr.
June 7, 2026
James Edward Cox Jr., 80, of Bayboro, North Carolina crossed over the bar, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
James was born on March 9, 1946, in Conway, South Carolina, to the late James Edward Cox Sr. and Lois Cox. James AKA “Bossman” was a unique man. Upon completing his education, he worked as an engineer for...
Benjamin "Ben" Riley Bragan
June 5, 2026
Benjamin "Ben" Riley Bragan, 29, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Born on July 18, 1996, Ben's time with us was far too short, but his memory will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
He is survived by his father, Thomas Paul Bragan of Morehead City, NC; brothers, Maxwell “Max” Bragan of Morehead City, NC...
Gelga Reyes Berti
June 4, 2026
Gelga Reyes Berti, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, friend, and servant-leader to her community, passed away on June 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends whose lives she touched so deeply. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void, but her legacy of kindness, generosity, and selfless service will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Born in Bacolod City...
Joy Knox Willis
June 4, 2026
Joy Knox Willis, 63, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Joy’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 10th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In celebration of Joy’s vibrant spirit and her love of all things...
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