Obituaries

Dakotah Logan Dunbar

Dakotah Logan Dunbar

November 25, 2025

Dakotah Logan Dunbar, 29, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, NC.

Billie Sue Barbour

Billie Sue Barbour

November 25, 2025

Billie Sue Barbour, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Billie Sue’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 30th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Joseph Parks. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Billie Sue will be laid...

Stephen Keith Levy “Showboat Levy”

Stephen Keith Levy “Showboat Levy”

November 23, 2025

Stephen Keith Levy “Showboat Levy”, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, went into the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Carteret House.

A funeral service to honor Stevie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday December 2, 2025, at Parkview Baptist Church which will be officiated by Pastor John Carswell. Interment will follow...

Diane Anita Grigalis

Diane Anita Grigalis

November 22, 2025

Diane Anita Grigalis (born Szydlowski), age 68, of Havelock, North Carolina, and formerly of Keller, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 24, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Diane was the daughter of the late Joann Koch and Leonard Szydlowski.

Diane devoted nearly 40 years of her professional life to the...

Sharon Kay Gandy

Sharon Kay Gandy

November 21, 2025

Sharon Kay Gandy, 69, formerly of Havelock, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Signature Health Care of Kinston.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, NC.

Rebeka "Beky" Kelley

Rebeka "Beky" Kelley

November 20, 2025

Rebeka “Beky” Kelley, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Born on February 21, 1960, at Camp Pendleton, California, Beky was the daughter of John and Kathleen Kelley. Beky pursued her passion for marine life by attending the University of North Carolina in Wilmington, where she earned her bachelor's degree in marine biology....

Thomas “Tommy” Wade

Thomas “Tommy” Wade

November 19, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Wade, 74, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A graveside service to honor Tommy’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, November 22nd at Bayview Cemetery, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks.

Tommy was born on December 2, 1950, to the late Thomas and Patsy Wade. Born and raised...

Jesse Earl Lewis Sr.

Jesse Earl Lewis Sr.

November 19, 2025

Jesse Earl Lewis Sr., 102, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Jesse’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 21st at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jeff Mizelle. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery.

Jesse was born on April 29, 1923, in Morehead City, NC...

Janice Kay Grube “Jan”

Janice Kay Grube “Jan”

November 18, 2025

Janice Kay Grube “Jan”, a beloved resident of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on November 18, 2025, at the age of ninety-two.

A memorial service to honor Jan's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2026 in Morehead City, at Munden Funeral Home.

Jan was born in Austin, Texas, the only child of George...

Lindsay Warren Knight

Lindsay Warren Knight

November 18, 2025

Lindsay Warren Knight, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at his home.

A funeral service to honor Lindsay’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 29th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Eric Dougherty. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends the evening prior, from 6 p.m....

Nancy Mary Jensen Wiedner

Nancy Mary Jensen Wiedner

November 18, 2025

Nancy Mary Jensen Wiedner, 91, of Newport, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and her Ms. Kitty.

A memorial service to honor Nancy’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 23rd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks....

Ellen Summers Tassie

Ellen Summers Tassie

November 17, 2025

Ellen Summers Tassie, 86, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 17, 2025.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.

Shelvey Funai Lloyd

Shelvey Funai Lloyd

November 17, 2025

Shelvey Funai Lloyd, 87, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home. She made her journey to be with our Lord, and we can only imagine the reunion in heaven.

A memorial service to honor Shelvey’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, December 5th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,...

Margaret Gilmore Grant

Margaret Gilmore Grant

November 16, 2025

Margaret Gilmore Grant, 90, formerly of Burlington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2025, at the Carteret Landing Nursing Home in Morehead City.

Margaret was born on December 30, 1934. A native of Alamance County and a graduate of Key West High School she was the daughter of the late Robert Samuel Gilmore and the late Minnie Lee...

Laura Mae O'Brien

Laura Mae O'Brien

November 16, 2025

Laura Mae O’Brien, 67, of Williston, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home.

Laura was born on August 2, 1958, in Cherry Point, NC, to the late Joseph and Nina O’Brien. She had a true artist’s spirit, she enjoyed painting, writing, and doing crafts. Laura was full of creativity and had a vivid imagination. She also...

Laurie Ann Allen Morris

Laurie Ann Allen Morris

November 15, 2025

Laurie Ann Allen Morris, 56, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2025, at her home in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Her sudden loss leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of all who knew and loved her.

A memorial service to celebrate Laurie Ann’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 14th at Munden Funeral Home. Following the service,...

Ronald L. "Lenny" Cahoon

Ronald L. "Lenny" Cahoon

November 15, 2025

Ronald L. "Lenny" Cahoon, 78, of South River / Merrimon, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Lenny’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 20th at Edwards Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. David C. Hansley. Interment will follow at Cannon Family Cemetery. The family...

Aloma Hutton Walton

Aloma Hutton Walton

November 14, 2025

Aloma Hutton Walton, 90, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Aloma’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 22nd at Cherry Point Church of Christ. She will be laid to rest privately at Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Aloma was born on...

Romona D. Ratliff

Romona D. Ratliff

November 12, 2025

Romona D. Ratliff, 69, formerly of Crystal Springs, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast in Beaufort, North Carolina.

Romona was born on August 6, 1956, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, to the late William “Bill” and Verna Ratliff.

Romona is survived by her son, Timothy Holston (Diane) of Citra, Florida; 3 granddaughters, Sierra Holston of Seminole,...

Robert "Bobby" Gary Rice

Robert "Bobby" Gary Rice

November 10, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Gary Rice, 66, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Born on December 8, 1958, in High Point, North Carolina, Bobby was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where he honed his remarkable mechanical skills. Known for his hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, he had an exceptional talent for...