Obituaries

Caroline Joy Aloi

Caroline Joy Aloi

Dec 7, 2023

Caroline Joy Aloi, 72, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

A gathering of family and friends to honor Caroline’s life will be held from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., Friday, December 15th at Munden Funeral Home.

Caroline was born on January 10, 1951, in England, to the late William and...

Walter Robert "Bud" Sadler

Walter Robert "Bud" Sadler

Dec 5, 2023

Walter Robert "Bud" Sadler, 80, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

Bud was the son of the late Edward Norman and Dorothy Staley Sadler, born in Rostraver Township in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania on April 25, 1943.

After graduation, Bud landed his dream job as a Jet Engine Mechanic for the United States Air Force....

William Tucker

William Tucker

Dec 5, 2023

William Tucker, 78, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, N.C.

James "Jimmy" L. Leonard

James "Jimmy" L. Leonard

Dec 4, 2023

James "Jimmy" L. Leonard, 81, of Morehead City, North Carolina, left his earthly home on Monday, December 4, 2023.

A graveside service to honor Jimmy’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, December 11th at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, December 10th at Munden Funeral Home.

Jimmy was born...

Matthew "Matt" Hagen

Matthew "Matt" Hagen

Dec 4, 2023

Matthew “Matt” Riddick Hagen, 50, of Morehead City, NC, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home.  

Matt is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 27 years, Jennifer Pruitt Hagen; his mother, Sandra Akers Ivey, of Morehead City, NC; his father, Wilson Derald Hagen (Sandy), of Union Hall, VA; his brother, Jeff Hagen (Silke) of...

Joseph "Pops" Polakowski

Joseph "Pops" Polakowski

Dec 4, 2023

Joseph "Pops" Polakowski, 83, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home.

Joseph, known to all as "Pops" was born on January 27, 1940, in Au Gres, Michigan, to the late Peter and Helen Polakowski. Pops was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the USS Norris (DD-859).

He had a...

Sandra L. Sneesby

Sandra L. Sneesby

Dec 3, 2023

Sandra L. Sneesby, 85, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Sandra's life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 6th at St. Peter's United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Karl Zorowski.

Sandra was born on August 1, 1938, in Fond du...

Clarus "Gordon" Russell Campbell

Clarus "Gordon" Russell Campbell

Dec 3, 2023

Clarus “Gordon” Russell Campbell, 95, of Bogue, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service to honor her life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 8th at the Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery in Bogue.

Gordon, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born on May...

Geraldine "Jerry" Stringer

Geraldine "Jerry" Stringer

Dec 2, 2023

Geraldine Stringer, lovingly known "Jerry," 93, of Morehead City, North Carolina, formerly of Texas, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

The family invites you to join them as they celebrate her life with a Memorial Service at 3 p.m., Sunday, December 10th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City.

Jerry was born in Clovis, NM to the...

Rex Joel Marion Jr.

Rex Joel Marion Jr.

Dec 2, 2023

Rex Joel Marion Jr., 63, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Duke University Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Rex was born on August 22, 1960, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, to the late Joel and Betty Marion. He lived a life dedicated to hard work and the...

William "Bill" Michael LaValley

William "Bill" Michael LaValley

Dec 2, 2023

William "Bill" LaValley, 79, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his home.

Bill was born on October 1, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Henry and Eileen LaValley. He had a long and successful career as a manufacturing engineer within the technology industry. Throughout his career, Bill displayed a remarkable attention to...

Carolyn D. Pittman

Carolyn D. Pittman

Dec 2, 2023

Carolyn Dixon Pittman, 88, of Salter Path, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Carteret Landing.

A funeral service to honor Carolyn’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, December 8th at Salter Path Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m....

Mary Rita Farwick Rocci

Mary Rita Farwick Rocci

Dec 1, 2023

Mary Rita (Farwick) Rocci, 78, of The Villages, FL was called home by our Lord on Friday, December 1, 2023. The beautiful daughter of Joseph and Grace (Riley) Farwick was born April 10, 1945 in Canton, Ohio. Mary graduated from Timken High School, where she met the love of her life, James Rocci.

Jim and Mary were married for 60...

William Michael "Mike" Guthrie

William Michael "Mike" Guthrie

Dec 1, 2023

William Michael "Mike" Guthrie, 69, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service to honor Mike’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 5th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Clint Nelson and Rev. Danny LeRoy. Interment will follow at Polly Ann Davis Cemetery on Harkers...

Pamela Sue Simmons

Pamela Sue Simmons

Nov 30, 2023

Pamela Sue Simmons, 70, of Havelock, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her home.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, N.C.

Ulf Lennart Karlsson MD, PhD,

Ulf Lennart Karlsson MD, PhD,

Nov 30, 2023

Ulf Lennart Karlsson MD, PhD, renowned radiation oncologist and educator, passed away on November 30th, 2023 at the age of 88. Born in Uppsala, Sweden on September 11, 1935, Dr. Karlsson dedicated his life's work to advancing cancer care through research, clinical practice, and teaching.

After earning his medical degree and PhD in Neuroanatomy in Sweden including a research appointment...

Valerie Ann Saari

Valerie Ann Saari

Nov 30, 2023

Valerie Ann Saari, 79, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, N.C.

Matthew David Brown

Matthew David Brown

Nov 30, 2023

Matthew David Brown, 51, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, N.C.

Frances W. Baugh

Frances W. Baugh

Nov 30, 2023

Frances W. Baugh, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Carteret Landing.

A funeral service to honor Frances' life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 6th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until...

Sara Willie "Rhee" Evans Nelson

Sara Willie "Rhee" Evans Nelson

Nov 28, 2023

Rhee Nelson, beloved mom, “Mama”, sister, aunt and friend, joined the Heavenly Choir on November 28, 2023. 

A Celebration of Rhee’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church, 70 Union St. N, Concord, NC., followed by a receiving of friends in Davis Hall. Please make any memorials to the First Presbyterian Music...