Obituaries

Dallas Willis

Dallas Willis

September 30, 2009

Dallas Willis, 73, of Sea Level, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Willis was a member of Crissie Wright Lodge and Franklin Masonic Lodge. He was also a Past Master and a member of Scottish Rite. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Nelson Bay Cemetery with Rev. Terry McInnis officiating. He is survived...

Joyce Merrell

Joyce Merrell

September 28, 2009

Joyce Merrell, 71, of Morehead City, died Monday, September 28, 2009, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Joy had a love for life, family and the ocean. She had a great sense of humor and a fantastic laugh. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her well. Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Friday at Munden...

Walter Andrus, Sr.

Walter Andrus, Sr.

September 27, 2009

Walter Andrus, Sr., 74 of Mill Creek, died Sunday, September 27, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. Mr. Andrus was an avid farmer. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Oceanview Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joann Andrus of the home; two...

Blake  Hackworth

Blake Hackworth

September 27, 2009

Blake Hackworth, 45, of Harkers Island, died Sunday, September 27, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. Services will be announced at a later date. He is survived by a son, Christian Blake Hackworth of Harkers Island; parents, Ray and Peggy Hackworth of Harkers Island and paternal grandmother, Mable Hackworth of Prestonburg, KY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...

Thomas Jackson, Sr.

Thomas Jackson, Sr.

September 26, 2009

Thomas Carroll Jackson, Sr., 79, of Swansboro, died Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Carteret General Hospital. Mr. Jackson served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, Viet Nam Conflict, Cuban Missile Crisis, and in Lebanon. After his military career he worked for civil service at Cherry Point util retirement. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday...

William Willis

William Willis

September 24, 2009

Quincy Willis, 44, of Newport, died Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Munden Funeral Home Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Karen Willis; two stepdaughters, Allison Hoss of Savannah, GA and Victoria Swindell and husband Josh of Newport; two sisters, Kim Wakefield and Lisheon...

Raymond Godwin, Jr.

Raymond Godwin, Jr.

September 23, 2009

Raymond Arthur Godwin, Jr. , 68, of Cape Carteret, died Wednesday September 23, 2009 at 01:50 am at Carteret General Hospital. Mr. Godwin was a 1961 graduate of Midway High School, was a Marine Corps veteran, was a member of Ducks Unlimited, a lifetime member of the NRA, and a lifelong Sportsman. He was a self-employed agricultural pilot and...

Bonnie Dudley

Bonnie Dudley

September 21, 2009

Bonnie Dudley, 96, of Beaufort, died Monday, September 21, 2009, at Harborview Health Care Center. She was born September 26, 1912, the daughter of the late Oscar and Florence Weatherington. Ms. Bonnie was a member of Tuttle's Grove United Methodist Church, serving in many capacities. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Services will be held 11...

Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis

September 20, 2009

Richard Arnold Lewis, Sr., 72, of Newport, died Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Washington County Hospital. Mr. Lewis was a garmet factory supervisor. Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Friday at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort. He is survived by two sons, Arthur Lewis and Richard A. Lewis, Jr., both of Newport; a sister, June Lewis of Beaufort; a...

Elmina Vellines

Elmina Vellines

September 17, 2009

Elmina "Sis" Shelton Velliness of Beaufort, NC died September 17, 2009. She was born February 28, 1925 in Statesville, NC., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garland Shelton and widow of Charles Mathias Vellines. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Monday at First Presbyterian Church...

Danny O'Neal

Danny O'Neal

September 16, 2009

Danny Sidnal O'Neal, 72, of Morehead City, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. Services will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Franklin Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. David Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Bayview Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Becky O'Neal; son, Danny Steven O'Neal and wife Donna of Mill Creek; daughter,...

Mary Roberts

Mary Roberts

September 16, 2009

Mary Roberts, 61, of Morehead City, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Monday at St. James United Methodist Church with the Rev. Susan Lindblade officiating. The interment will be held at 3:00 pm Monday at Oakland Heights Cemetery in Smithfield. She is survived by her daughter, Misty Potter and husband...

Mildred Kurt

Mildred Kurt

September 16, 2009

Mildred E. Kurt, 79, of Beaufort, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. Mrs. Kurt was employed with Pak-A-Sak in beaufort until retirement. She was an active member of VFW Auxillary # 2401. Services will be held 11:00 am Monday in Munden Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Carteret Memorial Gardens. She is survived by a...

Dollie Gillikin

Dollie Gillikin

September 14, 2009

Dollie Ann Gillikin, 73, of Otway, died Monday, September 14, 2009, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was employed with Roses and then Stampers Jewelers until retirement. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Supplee officiating. Interment will follow at the Gillikin Family Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters,...

Joseph Johnson

Joseph Johnson

September 13, 2009

Joseph F. Johnson, 82, of Newport, died Sunday, September 13, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. He is survived by two daughters, Nora Johnson Gillikin and Johnice Johnson Salter both of Otway; son, Joseph Johnson, Jr. of Bettie; step-daughter, Ginny...

Gil Riggs

Gil Riggs

September 12, 2009

FREE OBIT Gil Riggs, 78, of San Rafael, NM, formerly of Morehead City, was killed Saturday, September 12, 2009, in Grants, NM, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Mr. Riggs was born December 26, 1930 in White Oak, NC, the son of the late Edward Floyd Riggs and the late Annie Riggs McIntosh and was an only...

Nathan Garner, Sr.

Nathan Garner, Sr.

September 11, 2009

Nathan Garner, Sr., 85, of Newport, died Friday, September 11, 2009, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Garner was retired from First Citizens Bank of Newport after 38 years of service. He was a member of Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church, where he was a long time Sunday School teacher. He served on many boards...

Mary Eaton West

Mary Eaton West

September 9, 2009

Mary Eaton West, 76, of Morehead City, died Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Morehead City. Services will be held 11:00 am Monday in Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mance Cason and Rev. Jerry Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Bayview Cemetery. She is survived...

Jayne Mitchell

Jayne Mitchell

September 9, 2009

FREE OBIT Jayne Thiese Mitchell, 77, of Newport, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with her cousin, Rev. Janet Carroll officiating. She is survived by her daughter, Nanci Jane Statler and husband Lesley of Newport; sons, Wayne Jack Mitchell and wife Laurie...

howard hunter

howard hunter

September 8, 2009

FREE OBIT Howard Oliver Hunter, 95, of Harborview Towers, formerly of Pine Knoll Shores and Allison Park, PA, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. Mr. Hunter was born July 29, 1914, to the late Oliver E.C. Hunter and Louisa L. Hunter. He was raised in Etna Borough, adjoining Pittsburgh, PA and was a graduate of Etna...