Obituaries
Alfred Williams IV
February 24, 2026
Alfred Williams IV, 77, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Alfred will be laid to rest privately Oakwood Cemetery in Raliegh.
Alfred was born on November 12, 1948, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Alfred Williams III and Lucy Andrews.
Well known and deeply respected throughout the community, Alfred was the owner...
Thomas "Tommy" Ruffin Lawrence Jr.
February 22, 2026
Thomas "Tommy" Ruffin Lawrence Jr., 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
A graveside service to honor Tommy's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 26th at Carteret Memorial Gardens.
Tommy was born on December 11, 1944, in Carteret County, North Carolina, to the late Thomas Ruffin Lawrence Sr. and Ruby Gordon Smith Lawrence.
A hardworking man...
James "Randy" Porter
February 22, 2026
James “Randy” Porter, 56, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center.
A memorial service to honor Randy’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 28 at First Methodist Church in Morehead City. The family will receive friends following the service.
Randy was born on June 6, 1969, in Durham, North Carolina, to...
Michael Corr Hotaling
February 22, 2026
Michael Corr Hotaling, 73, of Williston, North Carolina, who went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home.
A funeral service to honor Michael’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 26 at First Baptist Church in Davis, officiated by Rev. Chuck Houston. A private graveside service with military honors and masonic rites...
David Kreston "Kret" Rose
February 20, 2026
David Kreston "Kret" Rose, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Kret will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport.
Born on September 25, 1958, in Bethesda, Maryland, Kret was the son of the late Archie Rose Sr. and Grace Bartlett Rose.
Kret was happiest when cheering on his favorite teams,...
Stephanie Duana Guy
February 20, 2026
Stephanie Duana Guy, 58, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Stephanie was born on October 16, 1967, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the late Lawrence and Roberta Haloda. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was caring for those she loved. For over...
Stephen "Steve" Jay Sparks
February 19, 2026
Stephen Jay (Steve) Sparks, 67, of Harkers Island, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, from complications of ALS.
Visitation with the family will be held at 1:00pm followed by a celebration of life service at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 28th, at Munden Funeral Home, 2112 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC, officiated by the Rev. Lee Pittard...
Alice Thompson Woodlief
February 18, 2026
Alice Thompson Woodlief, 77, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral service to honor Alice's life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 23rd at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Alice was...
George Anthony "Tony" Worrell
February 18, 2026
George Anthony "Tony" Worrell, 81, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following a brief illness.
A memorial service to honor Tony's life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 22nd at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Inurnment will follow at the Church Columbarium.
Born on June 18, 1944, Tony was raised in Goldsboro, NC, by his...
Lisa Mae McClure
February 17, 2026
Lisa Mae McClure, 49, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Lisa's arrangements and her complete obituary will be shared once finalized.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Thelma Davis Pittman
February 17, 2026
On February 17, 2026, on a beautiful, sunny Carolina Blue morning, Thelma Davis Pittman, 96, of Davis, NC, passed away peacefully. A window in her UNC Memorial Hospital room in Chapel Hill overlooked the UNC campus, a place she loved dearly. As she listened to the music of Chopin and Mozart, she was told by her family how much she...
Norman “Norm” Ralph Jackson
February 15, 2026
Norman “Norm” Ralph Jackson passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Morehead City, North Carolina, surrounded by his four daughters and family members.
Norm was proud to be almost 89 years young. His parents welcomed him into the world on March 18, 1937. Norm was raised in the Appalachian Mountains in Richwood, West Virginia, which shaped his love for family,...
Nellie Ann Smith
February 15, 2026
Nellie Ann Smith, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service to honor Nellie’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Wesley Holmes. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Raymond Jackson Lewis Jr. “Buddy Raymond”
February 14, 2026
Raymond Jackson Lewis Jr. “Buddy Raymond”, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Services to honor Raymond’s life will be announced at a later date.
Raymond was born on November 22, 1947, to the late Raymond Jackson Lewis Sr. and Janice Arrington Robinson Lewis. Born and raised in Morehead City, NC, he grew...
Elizabeth "Libby" Lupton Campen
February 13, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother – Elizabeth Lupton Campen. After a brief, courageous battle with cancer, she went home to God on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 92 years young.
A graveside service to honor Libby’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 21st at...
Margaret "Peggy" Altman McClees
February 13, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Altman McClees, beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13th, 2026, at the age of 79.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 23rd at Cherry Point Baptist Church in Havelock, NC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12...
Robert Stephen Williams
February 12, 2026
Robert Stephen Williams, 75, of New Bern, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
A graveside service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 18th at Greenleaf Memorial Park in New Bern, officiated by Brenda Odom. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesday, February...
Jacob "Jake" Winberry Godwin Jr.
February 12, 2026
Jacob "Jake" Winberry Godwin Jr., 63, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
A celebration of Jake’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, February 19th at Parkview Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Jake will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park. For...
Mary Delores Bryant
February 11, 2026
Mary Delores Bryant, 60, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A graveside service to honor Mary's life will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 17th at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks. A repass will take place at Munden Funeral Home immediately following the interment.
Mary...
Rodney Eugene Ellis
February 11, 2026
Rodney Eugene Ellis, 72, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Rodney was born on June 26, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan. He carried with him a strong work ethic and a warm personality that made a lasting impression on those he met throughout his life.
Rodney worked as manager at...
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