Obituaries

Richard Gregory Blake Sr.

Richard Gregory Blake Sr.

Aug 7, 2025

Richard Gregory Blake Sr., 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Richard’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 16th at St. James United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Joseph Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Richard...

Virginia "Ginny" Ann Vitale Supple

Virginia "Ginny" Ann Vitale Supple

Aug 6, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Ann Vitale Supple, 84, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Ginny’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, August 22nd at St. Egbert Catholic Church, presided by Rev. Ryszard Kolodziej. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport.

Ginny was born on July 28,...

James "Jimmy" Edwin Parker Sr.

James "Jimmy" Edwin Parker Sr.

Aug 6, 2025

James "Jimmy" Edwin Parker Sr., 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

A memorial service to honor Jimmy’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 14th at First Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Darryl Williams. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The...

Michael Wayne Johnson

Michael Wayne Johnson

Aug 6, 2025

Michael Wayne Johnson, 49, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Michael’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 13th at Glad Tidings Church, officiated by Rev. Robert Robbinson. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m....

Ronald Shayne Masten

Ronald Shayne Masten

Aug 5, 2025

Ronald Shayne Masten, 55, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on August 5, 2025, after a brief stay at Crystal Bluffs Health Care Center.

Born with a big heart, an easygoing spirit, and a love for the simple joys in life, Shayne lived each day with authenticity and warmth. He was a devoted friend to many and a loving brother, son, and...

Linda Marie Jaeger

Linda Marie Jaeger

Aug 4, 2025

Linda Marie Jaeger, 64, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, North Carolina.

A Mass will be held in Linda's honor at 11 a.m., on Friday, August 15, 2025, at St. Egbert Catholic Church in Morehead City, North Carolina. Internment and a Celebration of Life will occur at a later...

George Joseph Francis II

George Joseph Francis II

Aug 4, 2025

George Joseph Francis II, 23, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, August 4, 2025.

A funeral service to honor George’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 9th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

George was born on February 19, 2002, in Morehead City, NC, to...

William John “Johnny” Davis

William John “Johnny” Davis

Aug 4, 2025

William John “Johnny” Davis, 77, of Morehead City, North Carolina, was called from his earthly home to dwell with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in his eternal heavenly home on Monday, August 4, 2025.

A memorial service to celebrate Johnny’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 13th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Morehead City, officiated by...

Ann Rains

Ann Rains

Aug 3, 2025

Ann Rains, 79, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Ann’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 8th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Johnny Thompson. The family will receive friends following the service.

Ann was born on September 8, 1945, in Kinston, NC, to...

Dr. William "Ed" Edward Dail

Dr. William "Ed" Edward Dail

Aug 3, 2025

Dr. William “Ed” Edward Dail, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

A graveside service to honor Ed’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 13th at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Robbie Strickland.

Ed was born on October 10, 1944, in Greenville, NC, to the late Jack...

Anastasia "Stacey" Veros

Anastasia "Stacey" Veros

Aug 2, 2025

Anastasia “Stacey” Veros, 94, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Stacey was born on August 12, 1930, in Port Jefferson, New York, to the late Charles and Eugenia Geotakes. She moved here and stayed for over 29 years. Known for her kind heart and warm, welcoming spirit, Stacey touched the...

Michel Tannous Chaanine

Michel Tannous Chaanine

Aug 1, 2025

Michel Tannous Chaanine Sr., 85, Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 11 from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Munden Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service to honor Michel will be private.

Michel was born on December 15, 1939, in Beit Meri, Lebanon, to...

Jose Lauro Palacios

Jose Lauro Palacios

Jul 31, 2025

Jose Lauro Palacios, 85, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

A graveside service to honor Jose’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 5th at All Souls Cemetery in Germantown, Maryland.

Jose was born on December 14, 1939, in El Salvador, to the late Olivia Bonilla. He carried with him a...

Martin Bryan Yeomans

Martin Bryan Yeomans

Jul 31, 2025

Martin Bryan Yeomans, 76, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Bryan’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 3rd at Grace Holiness Church, officiated by Pastor Jamison Plank. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

David Barry

David Barry

Jul 30, 2025

David Barry, 68, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor David’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 16th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

David was born on March 14, 1957, in Concord, California, to the...

Allen Hutson

Allen Hutson

Jul 28, 2025

Allen Hutson, 75, of Mill Creek, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Tuesday, August 5th at the home of Julie Hutson, 480 Mill Creek Road, in Newport. A graveside service, with military honors, will be...

Laura Lewis Austin

Laura Lewis Austin

Jul 27, 2025

Laura Lewis Austin, 81, formerly of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas.

A Celebration of Life will be held for her friends in Kansas from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 26th at Olathe Towers, 1425 E College Way, Olathe, KS 66062.

For local friends and family, a memorial service to honor Laura’s...

Alan P.R. Meacham

Alan P.R. Meacham

Jul 27, 2025

Alan P.R. Meacham, 33, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Services for Alan will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 3rd, at Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation for friends and family will follow the service.

Alan was born in Olean, New York on September 7, 1991.

Those left to cherish his memories...

Calvin Eugene "Gene" Garner

Calvin Eugene "Gene" Garner

Jul 27, 2025

Calvin Eugene “Gene” Garner, 70, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Services will be scheduled at a later date.

Gene was born on September 13, 1954, to the late Charles Thomas and Lydia Bell Garner.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his sons, Charles Eugene Garner (Roxanne Shadley) and Timothy Brian Garner all...

Marena "Collo" Brooks

Marena "Collo" Brooks

Jul 26, 2025

Marena “Collo” Brooks, 87, of Harkers Island, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st, at Harkers Island Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by Rev. Dell Murphy and Rev. Paul Loftin. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family will receive...