Obituaries
Ulf Lennart Karlsson MD, PhD,
November 30, 2023
Ulf Lennart Karlsson MD, PhD, renowned radiation oncologist and educator, passed away on November 30th, 2023 at the age of 88. Born in Uppsala, Sweden on September 11, 1935, Dr. Karlsson dedicated his life's work to advancing cancer care through research, clinical practice, and teaching.
After earning his medical degree and PhD in Neuroanatomy in Sweden including a research appointment...
Valerie Ann Saari
November 30, 2023
Valerie Ann Saari, 79, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 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. in Morehead City, N.C.
Matthew David Brown
November 30, 2023
Matthew David Brown, 51, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 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. in Morehead City, N.C.
Frances W. Baugh
November 30, 2023
Frances W. Baugh, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Carteret Landing.
A funeral service to honor Frances' life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 6th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until...
Sara Willie "Rhee" Evans Nelson
November 28, 2023
Rhee Nelson, beloved mom, “Mama”, sister, aunt and friend, joined the Heavenly Choir on November 28, 2023.
A Celebration of Rhee’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church, 70 Union St. N, Concord, NC., followed by a receiving of friends in Davis Hall. Please make any memorials to the First Presbyterian Music...
David Michael O'Neal
November 28, 2023
David Michael O'Neal, 72, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 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. in Morehead City, N.C.
Ida "Dolly" Holcomb
November 28, 2023
Ida "Dolly" Holcomb, 87, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her home, with her daughter at her side. God called her to her heavenly home.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, December 2nd at the family home. A celebration of Dolly’s...
John "Brother" Weston Smith Jr.
November 28, 2023
John "Brother" Weston Smith Jr., 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his home.
A memorial service to honor John's life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, December 4th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Wesley Holmes.
Born on November 23, 1936, in Atlantic, North Carolina, John was the son of...
Joseph Walter Neal III
November 28, 2023
Joseph “Above Average Joe” Walter Neal III, 77, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A memorial service to honor Joe’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 10th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour...
William H. Wallace
November 27, 2023
Willam H. Wallace, 86, of Morehead City, North Carolina passed away peacefully on November 27th at Carteret Hospital with his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Hazel C. Wallace (née Collier), by his side.
William, known as Bill or Billy by family and friends, was born on October 29, 1937, in Clarkton, NC to William and Ethel Wallace (née...
Dennison K. Breese
November 26, 2023
Dennison “Denny” Breese, a man who made himself at home in the sea, as a shipwreck diver, deep ocean explorer, engineer, and inventor, and who, as a young sailor in the U.S. Navy, was a crew member on the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, as it made history in 1958 by sailing under the Arctic ice to the...
Master Sgt. Edward Ed "Happy" Day
November 26, 2023
Master Sgt. Edward Ed "Happy" Day (USAF Retired), 82, of New Bern, NC, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
A Gathering of Family and Friends to honor Ed's life will be held at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., Sunday, December 3rd at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock with military honors.
Ed was born...
Troy Dixon Henry Jr. "Dick Henry"
November 25, 2023
Troy Dixon Henry, Jr. “Dick Henry”, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his home.
A memorial service to honor Dick’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9th at All Saints Anglican Church at 292 McCabe Rd, Newport, NC, officiated by Rev. David Linka.
Dick was born on December 10, 1942,...
Dorothy "Dot" Pinnix Dorsett
November 23, 2023
Dorothy "Dot" Pinnix Dorsett of Nokomis, Florida, formerly of Newport and Morehead City, North Carolina, went home to her Heavenly Father on November 23, 2023. Dot was born September 1, 1926, in Jonesville, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Maude Pinnix, brother, Rex who died as an infant in 1923, an older sister, Freddie...
Jonathan Matthew Cleve
November 23, 2023
Jonathan Matthew Cleve, 38, of Newport, NC, passed away on November 23, 2023
A memorial service to honor Jonathan’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 16th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior. Immediately following the service there will be a celebration of his life at Shipwrecks Bar & Grill in Morehead...
Jerry Wayne Lail
November 23, 2023
Jerry Wayne Lail, 83, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount.
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.
Rachel Kathryn "Kat" Wilkes Kaushagen
November 22, 2023
Rachel Kathryn “Kat” Wilkes Kaushagen, 44, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her home.
A memorial service to honor Kat’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, December 2nd at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Jim Daub.
Kat was born on March 14, 1979, in Morehead City, North Carolina,...
Philip Dewey White Sr.
November 22, 2023
Philip Dewey White Sr.
May 14, 1931- November 22, 2023
Born in Charleston, SC, A dedicated Navy, Korean War Veteran, truck driver, city bus driver, and small engine mechanic, a father and grandfather with a love of the ocean, seafood, and gardening. He lived a full, yet simple life, with so many amazing stories. Though he led a simple life,...
William "Buddy" Gurganious
November 22, 2023
William "Buddy" Gurganious, 71, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home.
A memorial service to honor Buddy’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 9th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Jim Taylor. The family will receive friends one hour prior. For those unable to attend, the service...
Dennis "Bob" Seymour
November 21, 2023
Dennis "Bob" Seymour, 85, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at his home.
There will be a gathering of family and friends, which will include military honors, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., on Thursday, December 21st at Munden Funeral Home.
Dennis, known to all as Bob, was born on October 27, 1938, in...
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