Obituaries

Linda Roberts Green

Linda Roberts Green

May 26, 2025

Linda Roberts Green, 79, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Born on June 1, 1945, in Beaufort, NC, to the late Roland and Elizabeth Swain, Linda grew up in a loving family of 6 children. Linda lived a life filled with love for her family and the Lord. She cherished the opportunity...

Carol Jean Brown Cutchin

Carol Jean Brown Cutchin

May 26, 2025

Carol Jean Brown Cutchin, 91, of New Bern, NC, passed away on May 26, 2025.

Born April 30, 1934, in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Burl and Fonnie Brown, and was predeceased in death by her husband of 46 years, Paul S. Cutchin, Jr.

Carol grew up in Suffolk, VA and graduated from Suffolk High School in 1950...

Philip S. Hastings

Philip S. Hastings

May 25, 2025

Philip S. Hastings, 82, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 28th at Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Ben Burrows.

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

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

Carolyn Daniels Piner

Carolyn Daniels Piner

May 24, 2025

Carolyn Daniels Piner, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., on Sunday, June 1st at Munden Funeral Home. Carolyn will be laid to rest privately at Bayview Cemetery.

Born on September 15, 1940, in Beaufort,...

David Franklin Ennis Sr.

David Franklin Ennis Sr.

May 24, 2025

David Franklin Ennis Sr., 69, of Morehead City, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.

A graveside service to honor David’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 30th at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.,...

Charles "Chuck" Harold Sledge Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Harold Sledge Jr.

May 24, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Harold Sledge Jr., 80, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday May 31st at St. Peters United Methodist Church in Morehead City, NC, with Pastor Karl Zorowski officiating. The...

Clarence Ray Cottle

Clarence Ray Cottle

May 24, 2025

Clarence Ray Cottle, 57, of Maysville, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Clarence’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 29th at Triune Holiness Church in Maysville, officiated by Rev. Jerry Smith. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Dr. J. Fred Read

Dr. J. Fred Read

May 24, 2025

Dr J. Fred Read, 81, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by family.

Fred was born in Manchester England to the late Jack and Clara Read. He obtained his PhD in Geology from the University of Western Australia and continued his 40 year career at Virginia Tech leaving a...

Thomas Allen Schley

Thomas Allen Schley

May 23, 2025

Thomas Allen Schley, 80, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A graveside service, with miliary honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 28th at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Wilmington with Pastor Daniel Ward officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 27th...

Lloyd Bryan Springle Jr. "Bucky"

Lloyd Bryan Springle Jr. "Bucky"

May 22, 2025

Lloyd Bryan Springle, Jr. "Bucky", 78, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Despite facing an extended illness, he left us suddenly following a single-car accident in Morehead City.

Bucky, a native of Gainesville, Georgia, was born on April 8, 1947, to the late Bryan and Kitty Springle. He was a 1965 graduate of Gainesville High...

Wayne Herbert Karas

Wayne Herbert Karas

May 22, 2025

Wayne Herbert Karas, 63, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Born on June 27, 1961, in Dansbury, Connecticut, Wayne was the son of the late John and Beverly Karas. He fondly recalled summer visits to the Crystal Coast during his childhood, which eventually led him to make Carteret County his home in 1981.

Wayne...

Robert Lee Whitehead

Robert Lee Whitehead

May 22, 2025

Robert Lee Whitehead, 80, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 29th at South Banks Community Church in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Dennis Evans. The family will receive friends following the service. For those unable to attend,...

Edward Davis Trader

Edward Davis Trader

May 21, 2025

Edward Davis Trader, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Born on September 2, 1935, in Havelock, NC, Edward was the beloved son of the late John and Mary Trader. After completing high school, he honorably served in the United States Air Force for four years, demonstrating his commitment as a...

David Denver Patterson

David Denver Patterson

May 18, 2025

David Denver Patterson, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, formerly of Easley, South Carolina, passed away into his Lord’s arms on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A proud son of South Carolina, David was born at home on January 27, 1938, in Calhoun-Clemson and spent a lifetime devoted to faith, family, and Clemson Tiger football.

The next to the...

Deborah Joy Hunnings McGraw

Deborah Joy Hunnings McGraw

May 17, 2025

Deborah Joy Hunnings McGraw, 71, formerly of Morehead City, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Health First's Viera Hospital in Florida.

A funeral service to honor Debbie’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 27th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. The family will receive friends...

George Zajac

George Zajac

May 17, 2025

George Zajac, 85, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Pruitt Health of the Crystal Coast.

The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 23, concluding with military honors at Munden Funeral Home.

George was born on December 17, 1939, in McDonald, Ohio, to the late Ignatius and Jennie Zajac. He dedicated...

Craig Allen Arthur

Craig Allen Arthur

May 16, 2025

Craig Allen Arthur, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 16, 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.

Irene Corbett Pringle

Irene Corbett Pringle

May 16, 2025

Irene Corbett Pringle, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Irene was born on January 12, 1939, in Snow Hill, NC, to the late Leamon “Rock” and Beulah Corbett. Her family later moved to Newport, NC where she grew up and spent the majority of her life. After graduating from...

Carol Mason

Carol Mason

May 16, 2025

Carol Mason, 86, of Beaufort, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at her son's home in Goldsboro, NC.

A funeral service to honor Carol’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 19th at Calvary Baptist Church in Beaufort, officiated by Rev. David Bruce. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one...

Doris Nichols Carver

Doris Nichols Carver

May 15, 2025

Doris Nichols Carver, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Doris’ life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 20 at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Doris will be laid to rest at a later date at Beersheba Presbyterian...