Obituaries

Rodney Alvin Hawkins

Rodney Alvin Hawkins

August 28, 2023

Rodney Alvin Hawkins, 68, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 28, 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.

Charles Earl Kelly

Charles Earl Kelly

August 28, 2023

Charles "Earl" Kelly, 79, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

The family will celebrate Earl's life with a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 9th at Holly Springs Original Free Will Baptist Church, 182 Holly Springs Road in Newport, officiated by Rev....

Billy Jerry Hassell

Billy Jerry Hassell

August 28, 2023

Billy Jerry Hassell, 80, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away following a brief illness on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home. The family welcomes friends to express their condolences at Billy's home, 528 N. Kinston Ave. in Atlantic Beach, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, September 2nd. Billy was born on September 27, 1942,...

Anne Thompson

Anne Thompson

August 27, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the death of our mother, Anne Thompson, 81, who passed away in her home in Newport, North Carolina, on August 27, 2023.

She is survived by her 5 children, Cindy Gerdjikian of Babylon, NY, Kenneth Thompson of Williamsburg, VA, Donna Trenhauser of Melbourne, FL, April Rojas of Hauppauge, NY, and...

Terry Sorrell

Terry Sorrell

August 27, 2023

Terry Sorrell, 73, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 9th, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, officiated by The Rev. Dr. John Pollock.

Terry was born on January 30,...

William J. "Bill" Monahan

William J. "Bill" Monahan

August 27, 2023

William J. “Bill” Monahan, 92, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

His graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 1st at Gethsemane Memorial Park. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website....

Harold "Reide" Blake III

Harold "Reide" Blake III

August 26, 2023

Harold "Reide" Blake III, 45, of Newport, NC, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 30th, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Reide was born in Greenville, NC, on December 25, 1977, to Harold Reide Blake...

Deanie Jones

Deanie Jones

August 26, 2023

Deanie Jones, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 2nd at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, September 1st also at Munden Funeral Home.

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Celia A. Ferraris Dumke

Celia A. Ferraris Dumke

August 25, 2023

Celia A. Ferraris Dumke, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2023, in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Celia was born on August 28, 1959, to Earl and Rita Ferraris in Denville, New Jersey. The families are deeply saddened by their loss. Celia had a love for family, friends and life. She loved her pets,...

Wendy Clark

Wendy Clark

August 25, 2023

Wendy Clark, 81, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will gather to celebrate her life at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 3rd at Liberty Church in Havelock, officiated by Pastor Blake Larson and Pastor Tom Roberts. She will be laid to rest privately at Mt. Pleasant...

Mary Ann Verbetich

Mary Ann Verbetich

August 24, 2023

Mary Ann Verbetich, 86, of Davenport, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, North Carolina. Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 7th at St. Faustina Catholic Church in Clermont, FL. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. The...

Janice Mae Smith Chadwick

Janice Mae Smith Chadwick

August 23, 2023

Janice Mae Smith Chadwick, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the Beaufort community, passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 70, at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill.

The funeral service to honor Janice's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 26th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev....

Rosa Cappa-Batista

Rosa Cappa-Batista

August 23, 2023

Rosa Cappa-Batista, 67, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

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

Rosa was born on September 9, 1955, in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, to the late Ramon and Antonia Cappa. She was born with a creative spirit and found joy in working...

Thelma Styron Lewis

Thelma Styron Lewis

August 23, 2023

Thelma Styron Lewis, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will celebrate her life with a time of visitation from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., Sunday, August 27th at Munden Funeral Home. Thelma will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park. ...

Karen Virginia Ryder

Karen Virginia Ryder

August 22, 2023

Karen Virginia Ryder, 71, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc., Havelock, N.C.

Teresa Cottle

Teresa Cottle

August 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Cottle, 61, of Morehead City, North Carolina who passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of August 22, 2023.

Teresa's family and friends will gather to celebrate her life with a memorial service at 7 p.m., Monday, August 28th at Parkview Baptist...

Ronald Wesley Whittaker

Ronald Wesley Whittaker

August 21, 2023

Ronald Wesley Whittaker, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home. 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.

Robert Williford

Robert Williford

August 21, 2023

Robert Williford, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Robert was born on April 18, 1949, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was a Vietnam veteran. Robert also was the prior owner and operator of Admiral Plumbing, he displayed the same level of commitment, ensuring comfort...

Charles Sabathe

Charles Sabathe

August 20, 2023

Charles Sabathe, 77, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, August 20, 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., Morehead City, N.C.

C. "Ray" Langley

C. "Ray" Langley

August 20, 2023

C. Ray Langley, 71, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on August 20, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 26th at the Historical Train Depot, 1001 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557. Light refreshments and visitation with the family will follow.

Ray...