Obituaries

Bedford Calvin Dowty Jr.

Bedford Calvin Dowty Jr.

February 26, 2023

Bedford Calvin Dowty Jr., 71, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 9th at First Methodist Church in Morehead City, Pastor Powell Osteen presiding. The service will conclude with inurnment in the Columbarium at the Church.

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Mr. Samuel "Wayne" Best Sr.

Mr. Samuel "Wayne" Best Sr.

February 26, 2023

Mr. Samuel "Wayne" Best Sr.,79, of Morehead City, entered into the presence of the Lord the evening of Sunday, February 26, 2023.

A visitation will be held at Munden Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held at Munden Funeral Home at 11 a.m., Thursday, March...

Carolyn Marie Thomas

Carolyn Marie Thomas

February 25, 2023

Carolyn Marie Thomas passed into the eternal realm of God's love and light on Saturday, February 25, 2023, while residing at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.

She was born on July 25,1938, to the late Melvin and Kasmara Thompson in Detroit, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her first husband John Baily Stinson...

1stSGT. James "Jim" Evans, USMC, Retired

1stSGT. James "Jim" Evans, USMC, Retired

February 25, 2023

1stSGT. James “Jim” Evans, USMC, Retired, 71, of Havelock, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His memorial service, with full military honors, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 3rd, at Glad Tidings Church, officiated by Rev. Tim Marriner. The family will receive friends one hour prior. ...

Anna Marie Merced

Anna Marie Merced

February 25, 2023

Anna Marie Merced, 64, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

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

Anna was born on December 22, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York. She will be forever treasured as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Paul Alan Myers

Paul Alan Myers

February 25, 2023

Paul Alan Myers, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his sister’s home in Wilmington.

Paul was born on December 27, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late William and Ellan Myers. He was a decorated veteran of the United States Coast Guard, receiving the Bronze Star for his heroic achievement...

David "Dave" Collins

David "Dave" Collins

February 25, 2023

David “Dave” Collins, 72, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

Dave was born on January 23, 1951, in California. He is survived by his wife, Susan Collins; sons, Michael Collins and Mark Collins (Elizabeth), all of Newport; sisters, Janice Collins of Spotsylvania, VA, Kathryn Collins Lavin (Bruce) of...

Ms. Laura Barrow-Bryant

Ms. Laura Barrow-Bryant

February 25, 2023

Ms. Laura Barrow-Bryant, 85, of Morehead City, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday morning, February 25, 2023.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 5th at Glad Tidings Church, officiated by Pastor Tim Marriner and Pastor Shadrach H. Barrow, III.  A private interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.  A...

Elizabeth Gnozzio

Elizabeth Gnozzio

February 24, 2023

Elizabeth Gnozzio, 75, of Mill Creek, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. Elizabeth was born on January 9, 2023, in Heidelberg, Germany. Her organizational skills, sharp mind and quick thinking were the traits that made her excellent in her secretarial job with the police force. Elizabeth was a member of the Newport...

Herbert Palmer

Herbert Palmer

February 24, 2023

Herbert Palmer, 89, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, often called “Buddy or Bud” by his family and friends, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 89.

A funeral service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 4th at Meadowbrook Memorial and Cremation Gardens in Suffolk, Virginia, officiated by...

Reva McDermott Brown

Reva McDermott Brown

February 24, 2023

Mrs. Reva McDermott Brown, 72, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023, surrounded by her family at her home in Beaufort.

There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Friday, March 3rd at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, with a Time of Remembrance beginning at...

Gary Kent Hocutt

Gary Kent Hocutt

February 24, 2023

Gary Kent Hocutt, 85, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 28th at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. The service can be viewed...

Patricia "Trish" Huffstetler

Patricia "Trish" Huffstetler

February 23, 2023

Patricia "Trish" Huffstetler, 65, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. A celebration of Patricia's life will be held at a later date in Arkansas. Patricia, known to her friends and family as Trish, was born on February 24, 1957, in Hobbs, New Mexico. With her big heart and love...

Bruce Robert Johnson

Bruce Robert Johnson

February 23, 2023

Bruce Robert Johnson, 65, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. Bruce was born on June 7, 1957, in Cobleskill, New York, to the late Ervin and Kathaleen Johnson. He loved the great outdoors, whether he was hunting, fishing, or just enjoying the beauty of nature. He was also very...

Richard "Richie" Hendershot

Richard "Richie" Hendershot

February 23, 2023

Richard "Richie" Hendershot, 58, of Havelock, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 26th at the Cherry Branch Clubhouse in Havelock. Richie was born on August 8, 1964, in Morristown, New Jersey, to Richard Hendershot Sr. and Elizabeth Hendershot. Back...

Dr. Eric Lindsay Fearrington, M.D.

Dr. Eric Lindsay Fearrington, M.D.

February 23, 2023

Dr. Eric Lindsay Fearrington, M.D., 91, of Pine Knoll Shores, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 4th at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Salter Path, officiated by The Rev. Everett Thomas.

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Joan Morris Casey

Joan Morris Casey

February 23, 2023

Joan Morris Casey, 80, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, February 26th at the Morehead City Salvation Army, officiated by Major Aaron Goldfarb and Pastor Matt Dymmel. Joan was born on February 7, 1943, in Tarboro,...

Phillip "Gene" Eugene Hyatt

Phillip "Gene" Eugene Hyatt

February 23, 2023

Phillip "Gene" Eugene Hyatt, 77, of Salter Path, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 4th at Salter Path Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service....

Elizabeth "Sister" Salter Mason

Elizabeth "Sister" Salter Mason

February 22, 2023

Elizabeth “Sister” Salter Mason, 84, of Sea Level, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 27th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Nelson Koonce. Interment will follow at Nelson Bay Cemetery in Sea Level. The family will receive...

Heinz Rister

Heinz Rister

February 21, 2023

Heinz Rister, 85, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 10th at St. Egbert’s Catholic Church.

Heinz was born on February 10, 1938, in Husum, Germany, to the late Hans and Sophie Rister. His family migrated...