Obituaries
Jacob "Jake" Winberry Godwin Jr.
February 12, 2026
Jacob "Jake" Winberry Godwin Jr., 63, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
A celebration of Jake’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, February 19th at Parkview Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Jake will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park. For...
Mary Delores Bryant
February 11, 2026
Mary Delores Bryant, 60, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A graveside service to honor Mary's life will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 17th at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks. A repass will take place at Munden Funeral Home immediately following the interment.
Mary...
Rodney Eugene Ellis
February 11, 2026
Rodney Eugene Ellis, 72, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Rodney was born on June 26, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan. He carried with him a strong work ethic and a warm personality that made a lasting impression on those he met throughout his life.
Rodney worked as manager at...
David Lynn Lovett
February 10, 2026
David Lynn Lovett, 80, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Services for David will be private.
David was born on September 6, 1945, in San Diego, California, to the late Willard Lovett and Jeanne Slagle. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1966, earning the...
Michael Donahue
February 10, 2026
Michael Donahue, 65, passed away on February 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, loyalty, and unforgettable home-cooked meals.
A graveside service to honor Michael’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 27th at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City, NC.
Born on October 27, 1960, to John and Mary Ann Donahue, Michael grew up as a proud military brat,...
Lisa Gay Daniels
February 10, 2026
Lisa Gay Daniels, 65, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Duke University Hospital on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, due to cancer.
A funeral service to honor Lisa’s life will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, February 15th at Atlantic United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Ken McCoy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For...
Garland “Tad” Redden Whitaker II
February 9, 2026
Garland “Tad” Redden Whitaker II, 62, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026.
A funeral service to honor Tad’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 13th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Norm Waligora. The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the service.
Garland, known to friends and...
John Patrick Policastro
February 7, 2026
John Patrick Policastro, 85, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
John was born on March 12, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Peter and Ann Policastro.
Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Linda Policastro of Newport, NC; children, Terry Faraone (Joseph) of New York,...
CWO Gary Parks Day, USCG Retired
February 6, 2026
CWO Gary Parks Day, USCG Retired, 93, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston.
A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 12th at Cedar Island Pilgrims Rest Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Esther Belle Salter Brown
February 4, 2026
Esther Belle Salter Brown, 91, of Broad Creek, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Esther’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, February 9th at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park....
Larry Edward "Ed" Pond
February 3, 2026
Larry Edward “Ed” Pond, beloved husband and father, heard the trumpet and crossed to the other realm on February 3, 2026, aged 88 years.
A funeral service to honor Ed’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 14th at First Baptist Church of Davis, officiated by Rev. Chuck Houston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...
Thomas Scott "Scotty" Webb Jr.
February 2, 2026
Thomas “Scotty” Webb Jr., 61, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A memorial service to honor Scotty’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 8th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Sarah Williams. The family invites friends to join them for a reception at the VFW Post 8986...
Sandra Lee Brazauskas
February 1, 2026
Sandra Lee Brazauskas, 79, of Peletier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Sandra was born on December 18, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Frank and Margaret Vandetti. She found joy in life's quiet pleasures, collecting shells along the beach, getting lost in a good book, and spending time playing cards.
Those remaining include...
Charles Bennett Baswell
February 1, 2026
Charles Bennett Baswell, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A celebration of life service to honor Charles’ life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, February 13th at Alabama National Cemetery.
Charles was born on November 23, 1941, in Pell, Alabama, to the late Allton and Beuna Baswell. He proudly served his...
Dr. Steven Alton McDonald
February 1, 2026
Dr. Steven Alton McDonald, 69, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Steven’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 7th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Frank Jarman. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Steven was born...
Woodie Herman Perkins
February 1, 2026
Woodie Herman Perkins, 80, of Morrisville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Pruitt Health-Crystal Coast in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Woodie will be laid to rest privately at The Durham Muslin Cemetery in Durham, NC.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.
Paul Edward Campbell
January 31, 2026
Paul Edward Campbell, 82, formerly of Carteret County, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Universal Health Care in Greenville, NC.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Jean A. Gwozdz
January 31, 2026
Jean A. Gwozdz, formerly Jean A. Munn, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the age of 79.
Jean was born on September 30, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Ohio, and later resided in Newport, North Carolina.
Jean lived a life centered on love, family, and quiet strength. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was known for her kind heart, resilience, and...
Faith Robinson Walker
January 30, 2026
Faith Robinson Walker, 65, of Morehead City, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A memorial service to honor Faith’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 6th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland.
Faith was born on June 23, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late William...
Tammy Lee McNabb
January 30, 2026
Tammy Clever McNabb, 56, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 30, 2026, she left this world after a lengthy illness.
Tammy enjoyed a rich full life. She loved traveling and hanging out with her friends and family. She was an avid fisherwoman who enjoyed having a line in the water and teaching her...
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