Obituaries

Robert Michael Santucci

Robert Michael Santucci

October 7, 2023

Robert Michael Santucci of Morehead City, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 73.

Bob is survived by his wife, Virginia Santucci, and three sons, Christopher Roelofs, Thomas Roelofs, and Nicholas Santucci.

In keeping with the way Bob made his way in the world, there will be a Celebration of his Life at his home in Morehead...

Mary "Donna" Everett Robb

Mary "Donna" Everett Robb

October 7, 2023

Mary “Donna” Everett Robb, 72, of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington.

Donna was born on June 22, 1951, in Maryville, Tennessee, to the late Donald and Dean Everett. She was something of a traveler and lived in many locales. During her life, she lived in Washington, D.C.; San...

Gloria Kay Case

Gloria Kay Case

October 7, 2023

Gloria Kay Case, 75, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home.

 A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 22nd in the Fellowship Hall of Glad Tidings Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 21st at Munden Funeral...

Harold "Johnny" Wayne Johnson

Harold "Johnny" Wayne Johnson

October 6, 2023

Harold Wayne Johnson, best known as “Johnny”, 77, of Cedar Point NC, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home.

A memorial service to honor Johnny’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 22, at Peletier Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Michael Blevins will officiate. He will be laid to rest privately at...

Dayton Clay Lewis

Dayton Clay Lewis

October 4, 2023

Dayton Clay Lewis, 91, formerly of Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away on October 4th, 2023, at Crystal Bluffs Nursing and Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Dayton was born on March 9, 1932, in Crandull, Tennessee. Following high school, Dayton served his country with honor as a member of the United States Air Force. Dayton is survived by his...

Albert "Al" Kinchen Hines

Albert "Al" Kinchen Hines

October 4, 2023

Albert "Al" Kinchen Hines Jr., 68, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. A memorial service to honor Als's life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 8th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Al was born on December 23, 1954,...

Kenneth "Smokey" Futrell

Kenneth "Smokey" Futrell

October 2, 2023

Kenneth "Smokey" Futrell, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 7th at the Newport Moose Lodge. Kenneth, known to his friends and family as Smokey, was born on September 1, 1949, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to...

Nick Smith Jr.

Nick Smith Jr.

October 2, 2023

Nick Smith Jr., 61, of Otway, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home.

Born on September 20, 1962, in Morehead City, North Carolina, Nick was the son of the late Nick Smith Sr. and Hopie Rose Smith.

Known for his love of craftsmanship, Nick carried on the family tradition as...

Arlene Clifton

Arlene Clifton

October 1, 2023

Arlene Clifton, 80, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Carteret Landing, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service to honor Arlene’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 4th at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Havelock. Arlene was born on December 31, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia, where...

James "Bill" William Forman Jr.

James "Bill" William Forman Jr.

September 30, 2023

James William Forman, Jr. (Bill), 73, went to be with His Heavenly Father on September 30, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born to Doris and James William Forman on December 18, 1949, in Roanoke, Virginia and raised in Fairmont, West Virginia. Bill attended Fairmont College in West Virginia before...

James "Jim" O'Connor

James "Jim" O'Connor

September 30, 2023

James "Jim" O'Connor, 86, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. A funeral mass to honor James’ life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 11th at Annunciation Catholic Church. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens. Jim was born on December...

Brenda "T" Blevins

Brenda "T" Blevins

September 29, 2023

Brenda “T” Blevins, 59, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Brenda’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 3rd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Bob Lowery. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Brian Douglas Commander

Brian Douglas Commander

September 29, 2023

Brian Douglas Commander, 33, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

Brian was born on October 13, 1989, in Robertsdale, Alabama, the son of the late Doug and Denise Commander.

In addition to his parents, Brian was preceded in death by his older brother, Jeff Commander....

Teresa Ann Lehr

Teresa Ann Lehr

September 28, 2023

Teresa Ann Lehr, 64, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Born on November 18, 1958, in York, Pennsylvania, Teresa was the daughter of the late William Wolfe and Beatrice Hartlaub Wolfe. Teresa lived a life filled with love, joy, and compassion.

Working in the...

Charles "Piggy" Edward Culpepper Sr.

Charles "Piggy" Edward Culpepper Sr.

September 27, 2023

Charles "Piggy" Edward Culpepper Sr., 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, at The Village of Kinston. A graveside service to honor Piggy's life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 2nd at the Chadwick Family Cemetery in Mill Creek, officiated by Bishop Jeffrey Lee Howard. Charles, known by friends and...

Helen McCarthy Cummings

Helen McCarthy Cummings

September 26, 2023

Helen McCarthy Cummings died on September 25, 2023, at her home in Morehead City, NC after an inspirational five-year journey with cancer.

A celebration of a life well lived will be held at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC on Saturday, October 7th. The family will host a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. and the...

Shelly Lynn Brady

Shelly Lynn Brady

September 25, 2023

Shelly Lynn Brady, 42, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A memorial service to honor Shelly’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 7th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock.

Shelly was born on October 19, 1980, in Leesburg, Florida. Shelly...

Brittney Leigh Grohmann

Brittney Leigh Grohmann

September 24, 2023

Brittney Leigh Grohmann, 24, of Havelock, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Universal Health Care in Greenville.

Brittney was born on August 31, 1999, in Olney, Maryland, to her late father, Michael Grohmann and her mother, Traci Grohmann. She was a young lady whose light shone brightly in our lives. Brittney’s journey on this earth may...

Jean Renfrow Wellons

Jean Renfrow Wellons

September 24, 2023

Pansy Emogene “Jean” Renfrow Wellons, of Morehead City, went home to her Heavenly reward early Sunday morning, September 24, 2023. She was almost 97 years old.

Jean was born on October 29, 1926, to the late H. R. Renfrow and Pansy Peacock Renfrow of Johnston County, NC. Her siblings included an older brother Paul Douglas Gaylor, who...

Thomas "Tommy" W. Boutiette

Thomas "Tommy" W. Boutiette

September 23, 2023

Thomas “Tommy” W. Boutiette, 61, of Havelock, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.

Tommy was born on December 19, 1961, in Grafton, Massachusetts, to his late father Edward Boutiette and his mother Dorothy Boutiette. He was a...