Obituaries
Luther Earl Lewis Sr.
May 14, 2026
Luther Earl Lewis, 98, of Morehead City, North Carolina, peacefully crossed over into his eternal life on May 14, 2026.
There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 24th at 2 p.m. at Gethsemane Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley, Associate Pastor of First Methodist Church. A celebration of life will be on July 17, 2026, which...
Joan Skipper Jones
May 13, 2026
Joan Skipper Jones, with grace, peace, and her family by her side, took her last bow on May 13, 2026.
Joan, affectionately known as “Mimi,” was born on March 25, 1948, in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Otis Skipper and Margaret Neese Skipper. She graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem. Deeply proud of her Southern roots, Mimi cherished...
Coretta Guthrie Avery
May 13, 2026
Coretta Guthrie Avery, 85, of Morehead City, NC, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Her Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 17 at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park. For those unable...
Martin Frederick Beaver Jr. "Fred"
May 13, 2026
Martin Frederick Beaver Jr. “Fred”, 101, peacefully passed away at his home in Morehead City, NC on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, of natural causes.
Fred was born on August 13, 1924, in Selinsgrove, PA. He was one of 18 children to Martin Frederick Beaver Sr. and Laura Leitzel Beaver. After graduating from high school in 1944, he joined the Marine Corps...
Andrea Robinson Farmer
May 12, 2026
Andrea Robinson Farmer, 78, of Emerald Isle, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A celebration of Andrea's life will be held at the family home on Emerald Isle on Saturday, May 16. Family and friends are welcome to drop by between 2 and 4 p.m. to share stories, laughter, and memories of her well-lived life.
Andrea...
Ramsay Kennemur Hawkins
May 12, 2026
Ramsay Kennemur Hawkins died peacefully on May 12, 2026, from complications of a stroke. He also had advanced pancreatic cancer.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held for Ramsay at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center. A barbeque meal will be provided following the service.
Ramsay was born to Dorothy...
Sandra Louise Morton
May 10, 2026
Sandra Louise Morton, 77 of Broad Creek finally got her wish to “go home” on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was held in love and peace at her earthly home by her family as she left this world for heaven. A private family service will be held later in the year.
Sandra was born to Manly and Corinne Morton on Sunday,...
James "J.R." Tyner
May 10, 2026
James “J.R.” Ralph Tyner, 82, of Kenansville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his home.
A graveside service to honor J.R.’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 13 at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Jeff Dail.
J.R. was born on August 12, 1943, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Ralph and Roxie...
Barbara Jean Jones
May 10, 2026
Barbara Jean Jones, born January 29, 1948, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Barbara will be laid to rest at West Virginia National Cemetery, in Grafton, West Virginia where her family will gather privately to honor her life and the love she gave so freely.
Barbara was a steady and loving presence throughout her life —...
Master Sergeant Loren Beeman Aldred Jr. (USMC Retired)
May 9, 2026
Master Sergeant Loren Beeman Aldred Jr. (USMC Retired), 76, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A memorial service to honor Loren’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 14 at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those...
William "Bill" Parke Ballantine Sr.
May 8, 2026
William “Bill” Parke Ballantine Sr., 86, of Broad Creek, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his living room overlooking his beloved Bogue Sound on Friday, May 8, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Bill’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 30th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, officiated by The Reverend Jeffrey Roy. The family invites you to join...
Betsy Jane Griggs
May 8, 2026
Betsy Jane Griggs, 78, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 8, 2026.
A celebration of Jane's life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 12th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Jane will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park beside...
Faye Kilpatrick Vinson
May 7, 2026
Faye Kilpatrick Vinson, 83, of Peletier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
A funeral service to honor Faye’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 15th at Peletier First Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by her grandson Brandon Jones. Interment will follow at the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30...
Mitzi Loveland
May 5, 2026
Mitzi Loveland, 89, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her home.
Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through their obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. The service will remain on...
John Jordan Smith
May 5, 2026
John Jordan Smith, 82, of Atlantic Beach, NC, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026.
A celebration of life to honor John's memory will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Sunday, June 14th at the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach.
He was born on June 24, 1943, in Tarboro, NC, to the late Julian Craft Smith Sr. and Virginia Todd...
Russell Frederick Harrington
May 5, 2026
Russell Frederick Harrington, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Ellen Marie Rasmussen
May 2, 2026
Ellen Marie Rasmussen, 94, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Embassy of Morehead City.
Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at a later date in...
Vivian Louise Fields
April 30, 2026
Vivian Louise Fields, 72, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Vivian was born on March 9, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Evelyn Scott. She carried with her a strength and a vivacious spirit that touched the lives of those around her.
Her faith was the...
Jonathan W. Willis
April 30, 2026
Jonathan W. Willis, 78, of Bettie, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral service to honor Jonathan’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 8th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Harkers Island. The family will receive friends the evening prior 6 p.m. until...
Drew Paul O'Brien
April 29, 2026
Drew Paul O'Brien, 68, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
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