Obituaries
Jackie Morrison Piner Hardy
June 22, 2026
Jackie Morrison Piner Hardy, 91, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 22, 2026, following a 3 year courageous battle with a rare blood cancer.
A funeral service, with Eastern Star Rites, to honor Jackie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 28th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Marty Welch....
Megan Elizabeth Yeaton
June 21, 2026
Megan Elizabeth Taylor Yeaton, 37, of Otway, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026.
A private memorial service to honor Megan’s life was held at Munden Funeral Home.
Megan entered this world during a fierce winter blizzard on December 12, 1988. Born prematurely, she fought from her very first moments, earning the nickname “the miracle baby.” From the beginning, she...
Christopher Gerard Perez Santos
June 20, 2026
Christopher Gerard Perez Santos, 49, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
A funeral mass to honor Christopher’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, June 29th at Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the service.
Christopher was born on Christmas...
R. Thomas "Tom" Jordan Jr.
June 19, 2026
R. Thomas “Tom” Jordan Jr., 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Celebration of Tom's life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 13, at Ginger's Cafe at Summer Winds, 1505 Salter Path Road, Indian Beach, NC.
Tom was born on August 28, 1960, in Georgetown, South Carolina, to Roger...
Calvin Ellis Malpass Jr.
June 19, 2026
Calvin Ellis Malpass Jr., 78, of Mount Olive, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Calvin was born on August 24, 1947, in Mount Olive, NC, to the late Calvin and Eula Malpass.
Growing up Calvin worked on a tobacco farm where he developed a love for the outdoors that stayed with him...
Dr. Kent Swindell Denton
June 18, 2026
Dr. Kent Swindell Denton, 83, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away suddenly due to medical complications at Duke University Hospital on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 23rd at First Methodist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Sarah Williams. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium. The family...
Thomas Michael Brown
June 18, 2026
Thomas Michael Brown, 79, of Mill Creek, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday, June 20 at 210 Murdoch Road in Newport.
Born on February 10, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Thomas was the son of the late Bernard and Wilma Brown.
A proud veteran, Thomas...
Lisa Vann Sellers Ivey
June 17, 2026
Lisa Vann Sellers Ivey, 58, of Smyrna, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Lisa’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 25th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort, officiated by The Rev. Tambria E. Lee. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6 p.m. until...
Rita Jo Lindsey
June 16, 2026
Rita Jo Lindsey, 63, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. A woman of profound faith, boundless generosity, and deep devotion to her family, Rita leaves behind a legacy of love that will be cherished forever by those who knew her.
A service celebrating Rita’s life and faith will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June...
Dina Lynn Murray
June 16, 2026
Dina Lynn Murray died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her home in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. She was 63.
Dina was born Tuesday, March 19, 1963, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, to the late Deanne “Dee” (née Garfield) and James “Jim” Murray.
She grew up in Morehead City, North Carolina, and was a 1981 graduate of West Carteret High School....
John David Fearnow
June 16, 2026
John David Fearnow Sr., 89, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Born on September 12, 1936, in Falling Waters, West Virginia, John was the son of the late James W. Fearnow and Delores Landis Fearnow. He attended Martinsburg High School, where he met the love of his life and high school...
Jennifer Jo Stancil Stephenson
June 16, 2026
Jennifer Jo Stancil Stephenson, 71, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service to honor Jennifer’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, June 19th, at First Baptist Church in Morehead City.
Jennifer was born on October 15, 1954, in Wilson, North Carolina, to the late William and Josephine...
Fred Otto Pautz
June 14, 2026
Fred Otto Pautz, 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Fred was born on December 17, 1937, in Glietzig, Germany, to the late Friedrich and Helene Pautz.
Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Christa Pautz; daughters, Joanne Atherton and husband Baylis of Austin, TX and Ann-Christin...
Coach Corey Lamont Dixon
June 14, 2026
Corey Lamont Dixon, 53, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Corey’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27th at Glad Tidings Church in Morehead City. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12...
Anita Windley Hardesty
June 14, 2026
Anita Windley Hardesty, 79, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 14, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Anita’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 19th Ann Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort officiated by Rev. Dena White. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will...
Penny Lou Cosner Moreno
June 13, 2026
Penny Lou Cosner Moreno, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, surrounded by her family.
A memorial service to honor Penny’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 18 at Morehead Church of Christ, officiated by Pastor Winfred Felton. The family will receive friends thte evening prior...
Judith Burkey Ferguson
June 13, 2026
Judith Burkey Ferguson, 83, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on June 13, 2026. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born on November 9, 1942, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Judy was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth and Nevin C. Burkey. She married the love of her life, Jerry, in...
Troy "Terry" Maurice Garner Sr.
June 13, 2026
Troy “Terry” Garner Sr., 92, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home.
A graveside service to honor Terry’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18 at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport, officiated by Jerry Garner. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 17 at...
Toby Kent Guthrie
June 12, 2026
Toby Kent Guthrie, 65, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, June 12, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Toby’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Munden Funeral Home. A private interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City.
Toby was born on August 26, 1960, in Morehead City, NC,...
Lina Rebecca “Becky” Blankenship
June 11, 2026
Lina Rebecca “Becky” Blankenship, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on June 11th, 2026, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
A memorial service to honor Becky’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 14th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. A reception will immediately follow the service.
Becky was born on September 18,...
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