Obituaries

Claudia Holland

Claudia Holland

September 8, 2023

Claudia Holland, 87, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 8, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.

Claudia was born on June 26, 1936, in Spokane Washington, to the late Charles Packeritz and Ada Alexander. Claudia's life revolved around family. She shared a remarkable 64-and-a-half-year journey with the...

Luther B. Long Jr.

Luther B. Long Jr.

September 7, 2023

Luther B. Long Jr., 86, of Newport, North Carolina, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023, at his home.

A memorial service to honor Luther’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 16th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks. The family invites you to join them...

Steven Korn

Steven Korn

September 6, 2023

Steven Korn, 69, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. 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.

Annette Pippin James

Annette Pippin James

September 6, 2023

Annette Pippin James, 75, of Newport, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. A graveside service to honor Annette's life will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 14th at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Tom Supplee. Annette was born on January 12, 1948, in Renton, Washington to her late parents, Edgar...

Sanford “Sandy” Philip Santoli

Sanford “Sandy” Philip Santoli

September 6, 2023

Sanford “Sandy” Philip Santoli, 74, long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama, died in Morehead City, North Carolina, on September 6, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 16, at First Methodist Church in Morehead City.

Sandy was born on November 29, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated...

Sharon "Shari" Lynn Mitchem

Sharon "Shari" Lynn Mitchem

September 5, 2023

Sharon "Shari" Lynn Mitchem, a compassionate and generous soul, departed this world on September 5, 2023, at the age of 76. Sharon, known to all as "Shari", was born on February 7, 1947, in Washington, DC, to the late George and Alma Kidwell. Her family later moved to Hill Crest Heights, Maryland, where she grew up. Following high school,...

Judith Claire Perry

Judith Claire Perry

September 5, 2023

Judith Claire Perry, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, at Pruitt Health in Sea Level.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate Judith's life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, September 11th at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen.

Born on August...

Betty D. Glancy

Betty D. Glancy

September 4, 2023

Betty D. Glancy, 72, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. 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.

Steven “Steve” Gerry Huffman

Steven “Steve” Gerry Huffman

September 2, 2023

Steven “Steve” Gerry Huffman, 74, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., Thursday, October 5th, 2023, at Emerald Isle Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Freddie Braswell.

Steven was born on December...

Kim Hallis Lawrence

Kim Hallis Lawrence

September 2, 2023

Kim Hallis Lawrence, 66, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away on September 2, 2023, at East Carolina Health Medical Center in Greenville. A funeral service to honor and celebrate Kim's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 7th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Harkers Island, officiated by Bishop James Morris....

Herman Wallace Ireland

Herman Wallace Ireland

September 2, 2023

Herman Wallace Ireland, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service to honor Herman’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 7th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Tim Marriner. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family...

Preston Keith Meares

Preston Keith Meares

September 2, 2023

Preston Keith Meares, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on September 2, 2023.

A funeral service to honor Preston’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 8th at Life Point Church in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Ray Conner. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Preston will be laid...

Tania Belinda Dagnino

Tania Belinda Dagnino

September 1, 2023

Tania Belinda Dagnino, 42, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at her home.

Tania was born on November 16, 1980, in Winchester, Virginia, to Cecil Bowers and Wanda Lowe.  She had something of an artistic spirit, whether she was dabbling in crafts or sewing. Tania enjoyed the solace of nature working in her...

Irene Scherrer Brown

Irene Scherrer Brown

September 1, 2023

Irene Scherrer Brown, 83, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 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.

Michelle Paige Clark

Michelle Paige Clark

September 1, 2023

Michelle “Paige” Clark, 54, of Otway, NC, entered eternal rest peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

The family will honor Paige's life with a funeral service to be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 8th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one...

Wilbert Darrell Lewis

Wilbert Darrell Lewis

August 30, 2023

Wilbert Darrell Lewis, 71, of Stacy, North Carolina, peacefully departed this world on August 30, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. In honoring his memory, family and friends will gather to celebrate his life with a graveside service to be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 6th at Stacy Community Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Mercer. The family will...

Sybil Claire Nelson

Sybil Claire Nelson

August 30, 2023

Sybil Claire Nelson, 96, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on August 30, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living. A funeral service to honor and celebrate Sybil’s remarkable life will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 3rd at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. E. Powell Osteen Jr. and Rev. Patrick Whaley. The family will receive friends...

Charles Combs

Charles Combs

August 30, 2023

Charles Combs, 91, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 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.

Theophilus "Theo" Shane Timms

Theophilus "Theo" Shane Timms

August 29, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Theophilus “Theo” Shane Timms, age 1, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, who passed away on Monday, August 29, 2023. Theo left this world far too soon, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be etched in the hearts of his family.

A graveside service for Theo will be held...

Arlene Ferland Keroack

Arlene Ferland Keroack

August 29, 2023

Arlene Ferland Keroack, 88, of Havelock, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on August 29, 2023, at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville.

A graveside service for Arlene will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, September 10th at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport, officiated by Rev. Jim Daub.

Born on December 14, 1934, in...