Obituaries

Barbara Jane Lowe-Newton

Barbara Jane Lowe-Newton

Sep 3, 2025

Barbara Jane Lowe-Newton, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Her family will hold a private celebration of her life to honor her memory.

Barbara was born on May 8, 1938, to the late Antone and Alicia Rego. Born and raised in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, she relocated to the coast of North Carolina...

James Allen “Jim” Jenkins

James Allen “Jim” Jenkins

Sep 3, 2025

James Allen “Jim” Jenkins died peacefully on September 3, 2025, at his home in Havelock, North Carolina, with his wife Michelle at his bedside.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Monday, September 8th at Munden Funeral Home, 908 Lake Road in Havelock.

Born on April 6, 1953, in La Plata, Maryland, Jim lived...

Charlie Lee Meeks Sr.

Charlie Lee Meeks Sr.

Sep 2, 2025

Charlie Lee Meeks, Sr., 89, passed away at home surrounded by his children on September 2, 2025, after a brief time in home hospice care.

A funeral service to honor Charlie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 6th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jesse Wombles. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive...

Laurence Hughes Major Jr.

Laurence Hughes Major Jr.

Sep 1, 2025

Laurence Hughes Major Jr., 81, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on November 3, 1943, in Beaver, Pennsylvania, Laurence was the beloved son of the late Laurence and Ruth Major. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a distinguished veteran...

William Robert Glover Jr.

William Robert Glover Jr.

Sep 1, 2025

William Robert Glover Jr., 35, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.

Paulino “El Tiburon” Machucho Cuevas

Paulino “El Tiburon” Machucho Cuevas

Aug 30, 2025

Paulino “El Tiburón” Machucho Cuevas, de 46 años, residente de Newport, Carolina del Norte, falleció en su hogar el sábado 30 de agosto de 2025.

El funeral de Paulino se celebrará a las 10:00 a. m. del sábado 13 de septiembre en la Funeraria Munden. La familia recibirá a sus amigos después del servicio. Quienes no puedan asistir pueden ver el...

Howard Edward Lynk Jr.

Howard Edward Lynk Jr.

Aug 30, 2025

With deepest sorrow, yet with gratitude for a life so richly lived, we announce the passing of Howard Edward Lynk Jr., 76, of Morehead City, North Carolina.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Howard displayed a curious and inquisitive mind from an early age. With brilliance and determination, he carried an intrinsic desire to understand how things work — a spark that...

Pricy “Beebop” Elizabeth Leasure

Pricy “Beebop” Elizabeth Leasure

Aug 30, 2025

Pricy “Beebop” Elizabeth Leasure, 74, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A private celebration of her life will be held by her family.

Born on September 11, 1950, in Pike County, Kentucky, Pricy was the daughter of the late Cecil and Gladys Chapman. She dedicated her professional life to serving as a...

Danny Garner

Danny Garner

Aug 30, 2025

Danny Garner, 63, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service to honor Danny’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, September 4th at Greenwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Manley B. Rose Jr. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Thursday, September 4th at Munden...

Mae Ayako Morioka

Mae Ayako Morioka

Aug 29, 2025

Mae Ayako Morioka, 102, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 29, 2025.

A graveside service to honor Ms. Morioka's life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 12th at Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery in Flat Rock, Michigan.

Born on May 30, 1923, in Kirkland, Washington, Mae was the daughter of the late Kakusaburo and...

Elizabeth “Beth” Millete Payne

Elizabeth “Beth” Millete Payne

Aug 28, 2025

Elizabeth “Beth” Millete Payne, 57, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

A celebration of Beth’s life will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 4th at Harvest Church of God in Newport, officiated by Rev. Manley B. Rose Jr.

Born on December 6, 1967, in Sea Level, NC, Beth was the beloved daughter of...

Michael “Mike” Carithers

Michael “Mike” Carithers

Aug 27, 2025

Michael “Mike” Carithers, 82, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, fiancée and close friends, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Mike’s Celebration of Life, for all that knew him, will be held on Monday, September 22nd from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Beaufort Grocery Co., 115 Queen Street in Beaufort.

Born on...

C. Robert Lloyd

C. Robert Lloyd

Aug 27, 2025

C. Robert Lloyd, 84, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A memorial service to honor Robert’s life will be held at a later date, service details will be shared once finalized.

Born on March 14, 1941, in Durham, NC, Robert was the son of the late Bennie Lee Lloyd and Lillian Lloyd....

Carolyn Crosby Hudson

Carolyn Crosby Hudson

Aug 25, 2025

Carolyn Crosby Hudson, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 25, 2025.

A celebration of Carolyn’s beautiful life will be held at a later date.

Carolyn was born on November 18, 1955, at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC, to the late Alfred Crosby Jr. and Arlene Crosby. She worked diligently throughout her life and retired...

Diane Gail Tippett Thompson

Diane Gail Tippett Thompson

Aug 24, 2025

Diane Gail Tippett Thompson, 78, of Morehead City, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.

A graveside service to honor Diane will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30th, at Greenwood Cemetery in Morehead City.

Diane was born on July 22, 1947, to the late Harold Warren Tippett, Sr. and the late Edith...

Debra Ann Jones

Debra Ann Jones

Aug 23, 2025

Debra Ann Jones, 71, of Morehead City, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home.

A graveside service to honor Debra’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 27 at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort.

Debra was born on November 14, 1953, in Morehead City, NC, to the late...

Kristeena Lucille Cohen-Russell

Kristeena Lucille Cohen-Russell

Aug 22, 2025

Kristeena Lucille Cohen-Russell, 24, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025.

To celebrate Kristeena’s life there will be a gathering of family and friends on her birthday, Thursday, October 2nd. This event will be by invitation only.

Kristeena was born on October 2, 2000, in Morehead City, NC. She was a bright and beautiful spirit...

Patricia Arlene Garner

Patricia Arlene Garner

Aug 22, 2025

Patricia Arlene Garner, 70, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Arlene was born on January 23, 1955, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Wallace Wesley Garner Jr. and Patricia Ann Willis Garner. She loved the Lord and was a member of Ann Street United Methodist Church.

Arlene’s early career began as a...

Fay Thompson

Fay Thompson

Aug 19, 2025

Fay Thompson, 79, of Otway, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Fay was born on July 20, 1946, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Author Thompson and Stella Hill Thompson. Following high school, she went on to work as a seamstress with the local Shirt Factory.

Throughout her life, she embraced her role as...

Tonya Robinson

Tonya Robinson

Aug 18, 2025

Tonya Robinson, 60, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A celebration of Tonya’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 6th at Havelock Community Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. G. Otis Greene.

Tonya was born on July 26, 1965, in Santa Ana, California, to her late father, Joseph Robinson...