Obituaries

Bettye Clark Ryder

Bettye Clark Ryder

October 11, 2023

Bettye Clark Ryder, 89, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the home of her daughter.

There will be an opportunity to greet the family and share fellowship and memories starting at 1:00 pm Saturday, October 14th at St. James United Methodist Church in Newport followed by a memorial service to...

Juanita Hill Pake

Juanita Hill Pake

October 11, 2023

Juanita Hill Pake, 93, of Bettie, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Ms. Pake’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, October 13th at Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church in Bettie, officiated by Rev. Ray Gaskins and Rev. Terry McInnis....

Michael Lamb

Michael Lamb

October 10, 2023

Michael Lamb, 59, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Liberty Church in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Blake Larson. Interment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday,...

Albert "Abby" Jones Jr.

Albert "Abby" Jones Jr.

October 10, 2023

Albert “Abby” Jones Jr., 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away the morning of Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

A funeral service to honor Abby’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 22nd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Gene McLendon and Rev. Ken Yearick. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will...

Robert "Bob" Wayne Davis Jr.

Robert "Bob" Wayne Davis Jr.

October 10, 2023

Robert “Bob” Wayne Davis Jr., 79, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Bob’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 14th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service....

Bruce A. Gardner

Bruce A. Gardner

October 8, 2023

Bruce A. Gardner, 72 of Morehead City, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bruce was born on August 10, 1951, in Manchester, Connecticut to the late Raymond and Mildred Gardner. He was a source of unwavering love and support to his family and friends, especially the love...

Judy Goodwin Daniels

Judy Goodwin Daniels

October 8, 2023

Judy Goodwin Daniels, 82, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Carteret Health Care surrounded by her family.

Her celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Cedar Island Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Nelson Koonce.  Interment will follow at Cedar Island Community Cemetery. ...

Robert Michael Santucci

Robert Michael Santucci

October 7, 2023

Robert Michael Santucci of Morehead City, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 73.

Bob is survived by his wife, Virginia Santucci, and three sons, Christopher Roelofs, Thomas Roelofs, and Nicholas Santucci.

In keeping with the way Bob made his way in the world, there will be a Celebration of his Life at his home in Morehead...

Mary "Donna" Everett Robb

Mary "Donna" Everett Robb

October 7, 2023

Mary “Donna” Everett Robb, 72, of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington.

Donna was born on June 22, 1951, in Maryville, Tennessee, to the late Donald and Dean Everett. She was something of a traveler and lived in many locales. During her life, she lived in Washington, D.C.; San...

Gloria Kay Case

Gloria Kay Case

October 7, 2023

Gloria Kay Case, 75, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home.

 A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 22nd in the Fellowship Hall of Glad Tidings Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 21st at Munden Funeral...

Harold "Johnny" Wayne Johnson

Harold "Johnny" Wayne Johnson

October 6, 2023

Harold Wayne Johnson, best known as “Johnny”, 77, of Cedar Point NC, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home.

A memorial service to honor Johnny’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 22, at Peletier Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Michael Blevins will officiate. He will be laid to rest privately at...

Dayton Clay Lewis

Dayton Clay Lewis

October 4, 2023

Dayton Clay Lewis, 91, formerly of Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away on October 4th, 2023, at Crystal Bluffs Nursing and Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Dayton was born on March 9, 1932, in Crandull, Tennessee. Following high school, Dayton served his country with honor as a member of the United States Air Force. Dayton is survived by his...

Albert "Al" Kinchen Hines

Albert "Al" Kinchen Hines

October 4, 2023

Albert "Al" Kinchen Hines Jr., 68, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. A memorial service to honor Als's life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 8th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Al was born on December 23, 1954,...

Kenneth "Smokey" Futrell

Kenneth "Smokey" Futrell

October 2, 2023

Kenneth "Smokey" Futrell, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 7th at the Newport Moose Lodge. Kenneth, known to his friends and family as Smokey, was born on September 1, 1949, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to...

Nick Smith Jr.

Nick Smith Jr.

October 2, 2023

Nick Smith Jr., 61, of Otway, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home.

Born on September 20, 1962, in Morehead City, North Carolina, Nick was the son of the late Nick Smith Sr. and Hopie Rose Smith.

Known for his love of craftsmanship, Nick carried on the family tradition as...

Arlene Clifton

Arlene Clifton

October 1, 2023

Arlene Clifton, 80, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Carteret Landing, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service to honor Arlene’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 4th at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Havelock. Arlene was born on December 31, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia, where...

James "Bill" William Forman Jr.

James "Bill" William Forman Jr.

September 30, 2023

James William Forman, Jr. (Bill), 73, went to be with His Heavenly Father on September 30, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born to Doris and James William Forman on December 18, 1949, in Roanoke, Virginia and raised in Fairmont, West Virginia. Bill attended Fairmont College in West Virginia before...

James "Jim" O'Connor

James "Jim" O'Connor

September 30, 2023

James "Jim" O'Connor, 86, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. A funeral mass to honor James’ life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 11th at Annunciation Catholic Church. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens. Jim was born on December...

Brenda "T" Blevins

Brenda "T" Blevins

September 29, 2023

Brenda “T” Blevins, 59, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Brenda’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 3rd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Bob Lowery. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Brian Douglas Commander

Brian Douglas Commander

September 29, 2023

Brian Douglas Commander, 33, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

Brian was born on October 13, 1989, in Robertsdale, Alabama, the son of the late Doug and Denise Commander.

In addition to his parents, Brian was preceded in death by his older brother, Jeff Commander....