Obituaries
Robert James O'Brien
Nov 3, 2025
Robert James O'Brien, 73, of Stella, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A memorial service to celebrate Robert's life will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, North Carolina. Additionally, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November...
Phyllis Francine Gentry
Nov 1, 2025
Phyllis Francine Gentry, 85, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Phyllis was born on March 17, 1940, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Earl and Agatha O’Boyle. Born and raised in Morehead City, Phyllis developed a lifelong love for the coast. She especially enjoyed spending time by...
Sharlene Marie Spencer
Oct 30, 2025
Sharlene Marie Spencer, 72, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
A celebration of Sharlene’s life will be planned for a later date.
Born on May 5, 1953, in Potsdam, New York, Sharlene was the beloved daughter of the late Donald Gaines Baxter and Barbara May Baxter. Her dedication and hard work were evident...
Gregory Steven "Steve" Vandiford
Oct 29, 2025
Gregory Steven "Steve" Vandiford, 66, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Steve’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Clay Olsen.
Born on October 17, 1959, in Greenville, North Carolina, Steve was the beloved son of the...
Velma Colleen Krupa
Oct 29, 2025
Velma Colleen Fulcher Krupa, 90, of Sea Level, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Colleen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 4th at Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Terry McInnis. Interment will follow at Styron’s Creek Cemetery in Sea Level. The family...
Melva Lee Gooding
Oct 28, 2025
Melva Lee Gooding, 93, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A graveside service to honor Melva’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 3rd at Trenton Municipal Cemetery in Trenton, officiated by Rev. Rick Smith. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday,...
Milton Owen Mitchum Jr. “Skunk”
Oct 28, 2025
Milton Owen Mitchum Jr. “Skunk”, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.
A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, November 3rd at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mill Creek, Rev. Chad Graham officiating. The family invites friends to gather one hour prior to...
Patricia "Patti" Fowler
Oct 28, 2025
Patricia “Patti” Fowler, 69, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Patti’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, November 7th, at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website.
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Kyle William Shertzer
Oct 27, 2025
Kyle William Shertzer, 54, of Morehead City, North Carolina, departed this life on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Duke University Hospital.
A memorial service to honor Kyle’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8th at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Salter Path.
Born on August 11, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, Kyle was the son of...
Sarah Frances Dickens Carr
Oct 26, 2025
Sarah Frances Dickens Carr, 88, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care, Morehead City.
A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 9th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Tommy Vinson. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until...
William Denny Faust
Oct 26, 2025
William “Denny” Faust, 79, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral service to honor Denny’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 29th at Reece’s Chapel, officiated by Rev. James Chadwick. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.,...
Patricia Jean Timek Lopedote
Oct 25, 2025
Patricia Jean Timek Lopedote, 72, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home.
Patricia was born on March 8, 1953, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to the late Vincent and Flora Ione Timek. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. To her siblings, she was not only a sister but a lifelong best friend. She...
James Robert Powell
Oct 25, 2025
James Robert Powell, 60, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at WakeMed in Raleigh.
Born on October 4, 1965, in Morehead City, NC, James was the son of the late Robert and Lois Powell. He dedicated his life to his passion for cooking, working as a cook in local restaurants. He always enjoyed sharing delicious meals...
Helen Louise Williamson Beacham
Oct 25, 2025
Helen Louise Williamson Beacham, 88, of Gloucester, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
A funeral service to honor Helen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 29th at Free Grace Wesleyan Church on Harkers Island, officiated by Rev. Clinton Nelson. Interment will follow at Styron...
SSgt Anthony “Tony” Raymond Ridenour (USMC Retired)
Oct 25, 2025
SSgt Anthony “Tony” Raymond Ridenour (USMC Retired), 78, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
A celebration of Tony’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2025 at the VFW Post 7315 in Havelock.
Born on October 12, 1947, in Perry, Florida, Tony was the beloved son of the late Raymond and...
Richard Eugene McDaniel
Oct 24, 2025
Richard Eugene McDaniel, 67, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House
A funeral service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 2nd at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the...
Naomi Wildoner Reeder
Oct 24, 2025
Naomi Wildoner Reeder, 92, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 24, 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.
Carol Frances Salter Davis
Oct 23, 2025
Carol Frances Salter Davis, 69, of Davis, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Carol’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 26th at Davis Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Steve Crank and Pastor Jimmy Mercer. Interment will follow at Murphy Cemetery in Davis. The family will...
Damon Allan Root
Oct 22, 2025
Damon Allan Root, 46, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, formerly of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on October 22, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Damon’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 9th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service...
David Michael Willis
Oct 21, 2025
David Michael Willis, 67, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 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.
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