Obituaries
Coral Ann Garner
Feb 5, 2024
Coral Ann Garner, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
The family will celebrate her life privately.
Coral was born on April 4, 1945, in the village of Yoxford in East Suffolk, England. Growing up, Coral's creative spirit blossomed early on, as she possessed a keen eye for artistry and design. Her talents were...
James Rufus Brinson
Feb 4, 2024
James Rufus Brinson, 56, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on February 4, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
We mourn the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Jim was taken from his family way too soon. He fought the fight.
Jim loved to travel with his family, pack the car...
Tina Earnest Pittman
Feb 4, 2024
Tina Earnest Pittman, 64, of Newport passed away Sunday evening, February 4, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Tina’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 9th at Munden Funeral Home. The interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable...
Richard "Wayne" Dudley
Feb 4, 2024
Richard “Wayne” Dudley, 83, of Swansboro, North Carolina, formerly of South Boston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
A funeral service to honor Wayne’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC, officiated by the Rev. John Grayson, Retired....
James Franklin "Frank" Meadows
Feb 3, 2024
James Franklin Meadows, fondly known as "Cap'n Frank," embarked on his earthly voyage on January 9, 1939, and peacefully set sail on February 3, 2024, leaving a legacy as vast and deep as the ocean he held dear.
A memorial service, with military honors, to honor Cap'n Frank’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at...
William "Billy" Boyd II
Feb 2, 2024
William "Billy" Boyd II, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral mass to honor Billy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 8th, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
James Christian Hege
Feb 2, 2024
James Christian Hege, 90, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
James was born on July 2, 1933, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. After completing high school, he worked on the family farm. Later in life, he found his passion as a Cabinet Installer, dedicating himself to his craft...
William Jackson Gardner Jr. "Jack"
Feb 2, 2024
William Jackson Gardner, Jr. “Jack” passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House after a long-fought battle with cancer.
The Sacraments of Burial and Eucharist will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 8th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, officiated by The Rev. Tambria Lee. A lunch reception will immediately follow the service.
Jack was born in Beaufort, NC on September...
Todd O. DeCamp
Feb 2, 2024
Todd O. DeCamp, 53, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, February 2, 2024.
The family will celebrate Todd’s life privately.
Todd was born on June 20, 1970, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Edwin and Monte Kay DeCamp. Anyone who knew Todd loved him. He had a great sense of humor and always brought a smile to everyone's face.
Those...
James Davis
Feb 2, 2024
Our family is saddened to announce the passing of James Markle “Jim” Davis, on February 2, 2024. Jim, a resident of Havelock, North Carolina, was born on January 8, 1939, in Kingston, New York. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Searle Davis; sister Abigail Davis; son Jack Davis; daughter, Jessica Davis-White, and her husband, Sam White;...
Lawrence "Larry" Harris Eldridge
Feb 2, 2024
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships were built for.”
Lawrence “Larry” Harris Eldridge, 82, of both Emerald Isle and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, left his Emerald Isle Harbor for Heaven’s fair winds and following seas, on Friday, February 2nd, 2024.
Born on August 20, 1941, in Elkin, North Carolina (Surry County), Larry was the son of...
Dale Brown Jr.
Feb 1, 2024
Dale Brown Jr., 45, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Dale was born on April 13, 1978, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to Steven Brown Sr. and the late Ann Brown. He was well known in the Newport area, where he grew up and lived most of his life.
Dale's determination and...
Estellene Neace
Jan 31, 2024
Estellene Neace, 85, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Carteret House in Newport.
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.
Gene Curtis Jones
Jan 30, 2024
Gene “Curtis” Jones, 84, of Crab Point, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation Center.
There will be a gathering of family and friends to honor Curtis’ life which will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Saturday, February 10th at Munden Funeral Home.
Gene was born on September 25, 1939, to the late...
Carolyn Kosich
Jan 30, 2024
Carolyn Lee Kosich, 81, of Los Gatos, California, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home in Newport, North Carolina.
Mrs. Kosich was an avid San Francisco 49er and Giants fan. She also enjoyed tending to her beloved rose garden.
She was a loving wife to her deceased husband, Dewey Kosich, and a doting grandmother to 6 grandchildren.
She is...
Phillip Glen Heckerson Sr.
Jan 29, 2024
Phillip Glen Heckerson Sr. passed away on January 29, 2024, at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC after an extended illness from cancer.
Phil was born on November 19, 1942, in Fort Valley, Georgia to Harry and Bertha Sikes Heckerson who preceded him in death, as did his wife, Brenda Bailey Heckerson.
Phil graduated from Tift County High School...
Marvin Hardison Sr.
Jan 29, 2024
Marvin Hardison Sr., 76, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home.
Born on March 24, 1947, in Morehead City, North Carolina, Marvin was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Hardison. He had a deep connection with his hometown and was known for his extensive knowledge of Carteret County history. Marvin's great personality...
Michael Robinson "Mike"
Jan 27, 2024
Michael Robinson “Mike,” 68, of Chugiak, Alaska, passed away on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, at home. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Mike lived a full and rich life, filled with love, laughter, and countless memories.
He was born on July 29th, 1955, in Morehead City, North Carolina, where he developed a lifelong passion for fishing and food,...
Patricia Eyre
Jan 27, 2024
Pat Eyre, 69, of Morehead City, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her home.
A graveside service to honor Pat’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 7th at Cedar Grove Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 6th at Munden Funeral Home.
Pat was born on July 11,...
Tamara Hori
Jan 27, 2024
Tamara Hori, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her home.
To honor and celebrate Tamara’s beautiful life, a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 3rd at the First Apostolic Church of Morehead City.
Tamara was born on March 31, 1958, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Harry and Juneve Shackle. She...
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