Obituaries
Alonzo James Falls
Dec 3, 2025
Alonzo “Lon” James Falls, 76, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.
The family of Lon will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, NC.
Lon was born on February 2, 1949, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the late Floyd...
Lawrence Wayne Richards
Dec 2, 2025
Lawrence “Wayne” Richards, 81, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Born on October 20, 1944, in Rand, West Virginia, Wayne grew up in the hills that shaped his quiet strength and deep appreciation for the outdoors. At just 17, he bravely set out for Washington, D.C., where...
Arlene Toro
Dec 2, 2025
Arlene Toro, 75, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Arlene's Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Amelia Grove, 1700 Brices Creek Road, New Bern, NC 28562.
Born on February 17, 1950, in Oakland, California, Arlene was the beloved daughter of the late James...
Burton "Burt" Arthur Copson
Nov 30, 2025
Burton “Burt” Arthur Copson, 87, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, departed this world on Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1938, in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of New York City.
Burt received last hugs from his loving wife of 56 years, Peggy, and his son, Jay. He is also survived by his beloved grandson, Henry, along...
John David Bullock
Nov 29, 2025
John David Bullock, 52, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home after a brave and courageous battle with cancer on November 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was born on March 16, 1973, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of David and Lynn Bullock. John graduated as Valedictorian from Havelock High School in 1991...
W. Richard "Dick" Dottermusch
Nov 29, 2025
W. Richard “Dick” Dottermusch, 98, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Pruitt Health Crystal Coast.
Dick was born at home on November 30, 1926, in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, to the late Albert and Louise Dottermusch. He attended Lansdale High School, graduating with the Class of 1944. Shortly after, he enrolled at Penn State University. He...
Joan Louise Johnson
Nov 28, 2025
Joan Louise Johnson, 94, died November 28, 2025, at her home in New Bern, NC.
Joan was born in Richmond, Virginia on January 17,1931, to the late Harry Edgar Helbig and Virginia Cummings Helbig. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond and James Madsion College in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Joan is survived by her son, George Ray Johnson, III of New Bern,...
Peter Anthony Pucella Jr.
Nov 27, 2025
Peter Anthony Pucella Jr., 80, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Suzanne Marie Bittles
Nov 26, 2025
Suzanne Marie Bittles, 83, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Francis "Frank" Winston Wade Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
Francis "Frank" Winston Wade Jr., 82, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Frank's life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, December 1st at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks. Frank will be laid to rest privately at Bayview Cemetery.
Born on September 30, 1943,...
Geraldine “Gerry” Kuchmay Johnson
Nov 26, 2025
Geraldine “Gerry” Kuchmay Johnson, 84, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with her family at her bedside at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Gerry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Helen and Nicolas Kuchmay on August 23, 1941. She grew up in Philadelphia and Media, PA. While in high school she met...
Dakotah Logan Dunbar
Nov 25, 2025
Dakotah Logan Dunbar, 29, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, NC.
Billie Sue Barbour
Nov 25, 2025
Billie Sue Barbour, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Billie Sue’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 30th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Joseph Parks. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Billie Sue will be laid...
Stephen Keith Levy “Showboat Levy”
Nov 23, 2025
Stephen Keith Levy “Showboat Levy”, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, went into the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Carteret House.
A funeral service to honor Stevie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday December 2, 2025, at Parkview Baptist Church which will be officiated by Pastor John Carswell. Interment will follow...
Diane Anita Grigalis
Nov 22, 2025
Diane Anita Grigalis (born Szydlowski), age 68, of Havelock, North Carolina, and formerly of Keller, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 24, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Diane was the daughter of the late Joann Koch and Leonard Szydlowski.
Diane devoted nearly 40 years of her professional life to the...
Sharon Kay Gandy
Nov 21, 2025
Sharon Kay Gandy, 69, formerly of Havelock, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Signature Health Care of Kinston.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, NC.
Rebeka "Beky" Kelley
Nov 20, 2025
Rebeka “Beky” Kelley, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Born on February 21, 1960, at Camp Pendleton, California, Beky was the daughter of John and Kathleen Kelley. Beky pursued her passion for marine life by attending the University of North Carolina in Wilmington, where she earned her bachelor's degree in marine biology....
Thomas “Tommy” Wade
Nov 19, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Wade, 74, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.
A graveside service to honor Tommy’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, November 22nd at Bayview Cemetery, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks.
Tommy was born on December 2, 1950, to the late Thomas and Patsy Wade. Born and raised...
Jesse Earl Lewis Sr.
Nov 19, 2025
Jesse Earl Lewis Sr., 102, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Jesse’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 21st at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jeff Mizelle. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery.
Jesse was born on April 29, 1923, in Morehead City, NC...
Janice Kay Grube “Jan”
Nov 18, 2025
Janice Kay Grube “Jan”, a beloved resident of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on November 18, 2025, at the age of ninety-two.
A memorial service to honor Jan's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2026 in Morehead City, at Munden Funeral Home.
Jan was born in Austin, Texas, the only child of George...
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