Obituaries

Dominick John Fico

Dominick John Fico

July 4, 2026

Dominick John Fico, 87, of New Bern, North Carolina, formerly of Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, passed away on July 4, 2026.

A memorial service to honor Dom’s life will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, July 26th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, all are welcome to attend. Interment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens in Havelock.

Dom was born...

Joseph "Joe" Ernest Logan Jr.

Joseph "Joe" Ernest Logan Jr.

July 4, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Ernest Logan Jr., 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A celebration of Joe's life will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15th at the Carteret Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center, 3915 Arendell Street, Morehead City.

Joe was born in Sumter, South...

Carlton Lewis Jr.

Carlton Lewis Jr.

July 4, 2026

Carlton Lewis Jr., 62, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor Carlton’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. Interment will follow at Straits Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the...

Leona Davis Hall

Leona Davis Hall

July 4, 2026

Leona Davis (Willis) Hall, 89, of Harkers Island, NC, passed away peacefully and entered her heavenly home on July 4, 2026.

A funeral service to honor Leona’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 12 at Harkers Island Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Lee Pittard and Rev. Jamison Plank. Interment will follow at Polly Ann Davis Cemetery on Harkers...

Ruth Hooker Matthews

Ruth Hooker Matthews

July 4, 2026

Ruth Hooker Matthews, 97, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living.

A funeral service to honor Ruth’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 6th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior in...

Kevin Andrew Arje

Kevin Andrew Arje

July 1, 2026

Kevin Andrew Arje, 46, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

His visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock.

Kevin was born on January 20, 1980, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Andrew and Debra Arje. He had a deep appreciation for music, and there was...

Phyllis Sally Root

Phyllis Sally Root

July 1, 2026

Phyllis Sally Root (Braymiller), 95, of Havelock, North Carolina, formerly of Oneida, New York.

After a long battle with dementia, Sally Root went to her heavenly home on July 1st with her loving family by her side. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, Sally was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Orville and Alma Braymiller. She...

Estelle Simmons Lewis

Estelle Simmons Lewis

July 1, 2026

Estelle Simmons Lewis, 84, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Estelle’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 5th at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. Interment will follow at Broad Creek Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour...

Mary "Mimi" Virginia Bonner

Mary "Mimi" Virginia Bonner

June 30, 2026

Mary "Mimi" Virginia Bonner, 93, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

A graveside service to honor Mimi’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 3rd at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 3rd at Munden Funeral Home.

Mimi was born...

Thomas Alton Barnes "Bonzai"

Thomas Alton Barnes "Bonzai"

June 29, 2026

Thomas Alton Barnes, also known to friends as “Bonzai”, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A celebration of Bonzai’s life will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 14th at the Monkey Bar & Grill in Atlantic Beach.

Bonzai was born August 19, 1952, and was raised in Havelock, NC....

Joseph Anthony DiBella

Joseph Anthony DiBella

June 28, 2026

Joseph Anthony DiBella “Captain Joe” passed from this Life into the next on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Joe’s family invites you to a remembrance celebration in his honor from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st at Munden Funeral Home.

Joe was born November 24, 1951, in Queens, New York, the first child and...

George Jr. Labanon Acfalle

George Jr. Labanon Acfalle

June 28, 2026

George Jr. Labanon Acfalle, 49, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

A funeral mass to honor George’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 7th at Annunciation Catholic Church, presided by Rev. Thomas Davis. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. prior to the service. George...

Cheyenne Rene Amen

Cheyenne Rene Amen

June 26, 2026

Cheyenne Rene Amen, 37, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home.

A memorial service to honor Cheyenne’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 7th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Michael Coombs. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Cheyenne was born on May 27, 1989, in...

Beverly Nelson Sasser

Beverly Nelson Sasser

June 25, 2026

Beverly Alice Sasser, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Born Beverly Alice Nelson on May 29, 1957, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Beverly was the daughter of Charles Beverly “CB” Nelson and Lillie “Pearl” Lewis Nelson. As the daughter of an Air Force serviceman, her childhood took her...

Dorothy "Dot" Alice Griffin Meeks

Dorothy "Dot" Alice Griffin Meeks

June 25, 2026

Dorothy “Dot” Alice Griffin Meeks, 90, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after an extended time in home hospice care.

A funeral service to honor Dot's life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 30th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jessie Wombles. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Nancy Lee Provost

Nancy Lee Provost

June 25, 2026

Nancy Lee Provost, 92, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 25th at Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Nancy will be laid to rest at St....

Mary Lee Arthur Davis

Mary Lee Arthur Davis

June 24, 2026

Mary Lee Arthur Davis, age 94 of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away June 24, 2026, in Ruston, Louisiana. 

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City, NC, officiated by Jeff Satterfield.

She was born on September 4, 1931, in Morehead City, NC to the late Kemp B. Arthur and...

Larry Murray

Larry Murray

June 24, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Murray, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and family man. He passed away on June 24th, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of strength, loyalty, and unforgettable memories.

A funeral service to honor Larry's life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 29th at Munden Funeral...

Mary Way Huffstetler

Mary Way Huffstetler

June 23, 2026

Mary Way Huffstetler, 75, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

Mary will be laid to rest privately at Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery in Bogue.

Born on February 28, 1951, in Saline, Michigan, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Clair Ivan Gilbert and Laoma M. Gilbert.

Mary's faith was the foundation of...

Bonnie Sue Springle

Bonnie Sue Springle

June 23, 2026

Bonnie Sue Springle, 68, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Bonnie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Ray Conner. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends the evening prior from...