Obituaries

This is a collection of obituaries for Morehead City, Havelock, Carteret County, and Craven County with services throughout North Carolina that are updated regularly. Find local Morehead City/Havelock obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.

Randall Puryear Cheek

Randall Puryear Cheek

Jul 22, 2025

Randall Puryear Cheek, 93, of Morehead City, North Carolina, departed his earthly body on July 22, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, July 25th at Munden Funeral Home. Randall will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Randall was the...

Raymond Gene Carter

Raymond Gene Carter

Jul 19, 2025

Raymond Gene Carter, 102, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 24th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 6 p.m. Ray will be laid to rest next to his late...

Rebecca Ammons Thompson

Rebecca Ammons Thompson

Jul 19, 2025

Rebecca Ammons Thompson, 66, of Stella, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

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

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

Carl James Gigee

Carl James Gigee

Jul 19, 2025

Carl James Gigee, 84, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

A celebration of Carl’s life, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can...

Alexander "Kaz" Kaszas

Alexander "Kaz" Kaszas

Jul 18, 2025

Alexander "Kaz" Kaszas, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Kaz was born on August 20, 1945, in Eger, Hungary, to the late Sandor and Anna Kaszas. As a Hungarian refugee, Kaz came to the United States in 1956. Soon after high school, Kaz entered the United State Marine Corps. Following the...

Emma Miller Gentry

Emma Miller Gentry

Jul 18, 2025

Emma Miller Gentry, 92, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Emma will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Born on May 28, 1933, in Hertford, North Carolina, Emma was the daughter of the late William and Margurette Miller. She was a devoted Christian woman, deeply committed to her faith, and...

James Leon Burrow

James Leon Burrow

Jul 18, 2025

James Leon Burrow, 71, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Carteret Health Care with his family by his side.

A celebration of life service will take place in Leon's honor at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26th, at the Carteret County Speedway, officiated by Bob Lowery.

James, known to all as Leon, was born on March...

Charles A. “Chuck” Kyle Jr.

Charles A. “Chuck” Kyle Jr.

Jul 17, 2025

Charles A. “Chuck” Kyle Jr., 94, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on July 17, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Chuck’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, August 2nd at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

Born on December 28,...

Major John C. Deibert III, USMC, Retired,

Major John C. Deibert III, USMC, Retired,

Jul 17, 2025

Major John “Johnny” Charles Deibert III, USMC, Retired, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 22nd at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Bill Klear.

Born on September 8, 1935, in Prince William County, Virginia, Johnny...

Johnnie William Gaskill

Johnnie William Gaskill

Jul 16, 2025

Johnnie William Gaskill, 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast.

A funeral service to honor Johnnie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 22nd at Refuge Fellowship Church, officiated by Rev. Manley B. Rose Jr. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Rollace Evans Heustess

Rollace Evans Heustess

Jul 13, 2025

Rollace Evans Heustess, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

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

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

Ingrid Valkyria Linnemeier

Ingrid Valkyria Linnemeier

Jul 11, 2025

Ingrid Valkyria Linnemeier took her final gasp the morning of July 11th, 2025. Although she didn’t have an easy name, she had an easy smile.

Born January 13th, 1933, in New York City, she left NYC with her parents and headed to Miami, FL as a young teen. She graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1951-ish and soon after moved...

Marvin Pake

Marvin Pake

Jul 11, 2025

Marvin Pake, 97, of Bettie, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Marvin’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 18th at North River Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Douglas S. Harr. Interment will follow at North River Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one...

Constance "Connie" Alexander

Constance "Connie" Alexander

Jul 9, 2025

Constance "Connie" Alexander, 77, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor Ms. Connie’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 13th at Crab Point Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Marty Welch and Rev. Ricky Miller. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park....

Robert Frederick Smith “Fred”

Robert Frederick Smith “Fred”

Jul 8, 2025

Robert Frederick Smith “Fred”, 92, of Morehead City, North Carolina, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast, following a short illness.

Fred was born on May 8, 1933, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Raybon Foster Smith and Sarah Josephine Cooper Smith. His early years were spent in Sumter, until the age of 8 when the family moved...

Gerard Vincent Pinto

Gerard Vincent Pinto

Jul 7, 2025

Gerard Vincent Pinto, 94, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 7th, 2025. Gerard, also known as Jerry by all who knew him, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Originally, from Trenton, New Jersey, he was born on March 22, 1931, to the late Warren Pinto and Marie (Grosso) Pinto. He...

Clara G. Rizzo

Clara G. Rizzo

Jul 6, 2025

Clara G. Rizzo, 90, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral mass to honor Clara’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 17th at Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock, Rev. Tom Davis presiding. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Ruth Hobbs McDaniel

Ruth Hobbs McDaniel

Jul 5, 2025

Ruth Hobbs McDaniel, 90, of Pine Knoll Shores, passed away at her home on July 5, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church.

Ruth retired from BB&T as a Financial Center Manager, with 32 years of service in the savings and loan business including Mutual Saving and First...

Theresa LeClair Ipock

Theresa LeClair Ipock

Jul 2, 2025

Theresa LeClair Ipock, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Born on June 8, 1958, in Massachusetts, Theresa was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Joyce Leclair. Throughout her life, she demonstrated an exceptional love and compassion for animals, serving as a devoted advocate for Humane Society. She actively participated in...

Teresa Freeman

Teresa Freeman

Jul 2, 2025

Teresa Freeman, 67, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Teresa’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 8th at Sound View Original Free Will Baptist Church in Newport, officiated by Rev. Grady Simpson and Rev. David Adams. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park....