Obituaries

William J. "Bill" Monahan

William J. "Bill" Monahan

Aug 27, 2023

William J. “Bill” Monahan, 92, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

His graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 1st at Gethsemane Memorial Park. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website....

Harold "Reide" Blake III

Harold "Reide" Blake III

Aug 26, 2023

Harold "Reide" Blake III, 45, of Newport, NC, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 30th, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Reide was born in Greenville, NC, on December 25, 1977, to Harold Reide Blake...

Deanie Jones

Deanie Jones

Aug 26, 2023

Deanie Jones, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 2nd at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, September 1st also at Munden Funeral Home.

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Celia A. Ferraris Dumke

Celia A. Ferraris Dumke

Aug 25, 2023

Celia A. Ferraris Dumke, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2023, in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Celia was born on August 28, 1959, to Earl and Rita Ferraris in Denville, New Jersey. The families are deeply saddened by their loss. Celia had a love for family, friends and life. She loved her pets,...

Wendy Clark

Wendy Clark

Aug 25, 2023

Wendy Clark, 81, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will gather to celebrate her life at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 3rd at Liberty Church in Havelock, officiated by Pastor Blake Larson and Pastor Tom Roberts. She will be laid to rest privately at Mt. Pleasant...

Mary Ann Verbetich

Mary Ann Verbetich

Aug 24, 2023

Mary Ann Verbetich, 86, of Davenport, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, North Carolina. Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 7th at St. Faustina Catholic Church in Clermont, FL. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. The...

Janice Mae Smith Chadwick

Janice Mae Smith Chadwick

Aug 23, 2023

Janice Mae Smith Chadwick, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the Beaufort community, passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 70, at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill.

The funeral service to honor Janice's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 26th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev....

Rosa Cappa-Batista

Rosa Cappa-Batista

Aug 23, 2023

Rosa Cappa-Batista, 67, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

 A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date. 

Rosa was born on September 9, 1955, in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, to the late Ramon and Antonia Cappa. She was born with a creative spirit and found joy in working...

Thelma Styron Lewis

Thelma Styron Lewis

Aug 23, 2023

Thelma Styron Lewis, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will celebrate her life with a time of visitation from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., Sunday, August 27th at Munden Funeral Home. Thelma will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park. ...

Karen Virginia Ryder

Karen Virginia Ryder

Aug 22, 2023

Karen Virginia Ryder, 71, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

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

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

Teresa Cottle

Teresa Cottle

Aug 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Cottle, 61, of Morehead City, North Carolina who passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of August 22, 2023.

Teresa's family and friends will gather to celebrate her life with a memorial service at 7 p.m., Monday, August 28th at Parkview Baptist...

Ronald Wesley Whittaker

Ronald Wesley Whittaker

Aug 21, 2023

Ronald Wesley Whittaker, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 21, 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.

Robert Williford

Robert Williford

Aug 21, 2023

Robert Williford, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Robert was born on April 18, 1949, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was a Vietnam veteran. Robert also was the prior owner and operator of Admiral Plumbing, he displayed the same level of commitment, ensuring comfort...

Charles Sabathe

Charles Sabathe

Aug 20, 2023

Charles Sabathe, 77, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, August 20, 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., Morehead City, N.C.

C. "Ray" Langley

C. "Ray" Langley

Aug 20, 2023

C. Ray Langley, 71, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on August 20, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 26th at the Historical Train Depot, 1001 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557. Light refreshments and visitation with the family will follow.

Ray...

Keith Buck Sr.

Keith Buck Sr.

Aug 20, 2023

Keith Buck Sr., 61, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 23rd, at Crab Point Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Marty Welch. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one...

Elizabeth "Libby" Steadham

Elizabeth "Libby" Steadham

Aug 20, 2023

Elizabeth “Libby” Steadham, 64, of Gloucester, North Carolina, passed away at home on Sunday, August 20, 2023, after an 11-month battle with cancer.

Libby was born on March 16, 1959, in Greensboro, NC to Bart and Margaret Streb. She attended New Hanover High School in Wilmington, graduating with the Class of 1977 before earning a Bachelor's Degree...

Nancy Allen Smithwick

Nancy Allen Smithwick

Aug 18, 2023

Nancy Allen Smithwick, a devoted wife, mother, and respected business owner, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 81, at the Carteret House in her hometown of Newport, North Carolina. Funeral services to honor Nancy's life will be held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, August 20th at Reece's Chapel Baptist Church in Mill Creek,...

Ruth Ann Buday

Ruth Ann Buday

Aug 17, 2023

Ruth Ann Buday, 79, of Havelock, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, presided by Rev. Jim Buchholz. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

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Ronnie Boyd

Ronnie Boyd

Aug 16, 2023

Ronnie Boyd, a beloved son, brother, fiancé, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2023, at the age of 39 at his home in Trent Woods, NC.

A funeral service to celebrate Ronnie's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 24th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery in...