Obituaries

Teresa Freeman

Teresa Freeman

Jul 2, 2025

Teresa Freeman, 67, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Teresa’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 8th at Sound View Original Free Will Baptist Church in Newport, officiated by Rev. Grady Simpson and Rev. David Adams. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park....

Hazel Rogerson Farmer

Hazel Rogerson Farmer

Jul 2, 2025

Hazel Rogerson Farmer, age 96 of Mountain City, TN, formerly of Morehead City, NC and Aulander, NC, went to her final resting place on July 2, 2025.

A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 6, at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport, NC, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. Officiating...

Margaret "Buggy" Trader

Margaret "Buggy" Trader

Jul 2, 2025

Margaret “Buggy” Trader, 87, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Service arrangements will be shared once finalized.

Margaret, lovingly known to friends and family as “Buggy” was born on October 19, 1937, in Wilmington, NC, to the late John and Mary Trader. Known for her beauty inside and out, Buggy was crowned...

Ray Nolen Ballentine

Ray Nolen Ballentine

Jul 2, 2025

Ray Nolen Ballentine, 74, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Born on February 8, 1951, in Montgomery, Alabama, Ray was the beloved son of the late William and Rosa Ballentine. He was a member of First Baptist church of Morehead City and was known for his dedicated work ethic...

William Brandon Range

William Brandon Range

Jul 1, 2025

William Brandon Range, 36, of South River, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Brandon's service arrangements and his 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.

William "Bill" Chester Mullins

William "Bill" Chester Mullins

Jul 1, 2025

William "Bill" Chester Mullins, 61, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast.

Bill was born on December 3, 1963, in Richmond, Kentucky. From a young age, Bill displayed a remarkable talent for working with sheetrock. He pursued this passion, successfully working for himself in the field for over 30 years where...

Helen Chadwick Fulcher

Helen Chadwick Fulcher

Jun 30, 2025

Helen Chadwick Fulcher, 94, of Gloucester, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will celebrate Helen’s life at a later date.

Born on September 2, 1930, in Gloucester, NC, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late Oliver and Lilly Chadwick. Throughout her career, she made significant contributions working at the Sea Level Hospital...

Louise Huffaker Kelly

Louise Huffaker Kelly

Jun 30, 2025

Louise Huffaker Kelly, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 30, 2025.

A funeral service to celebrate Louise’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 6th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Joshua Brandon Foster

Joshua Brandon Foster

Jun 29, 2025

Joshua Brandon Foster, 41, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Nash UNC Health Care.

A homecoming, no more hurt or pain, to honor Joshua’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Peter Minks. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive...

Robert Donald Johnston

Robert Donald Johnston

Jun 28, 2025

Robert Donald Johnston, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.

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

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

Linda Lee

Linda Lee

Jun 27, 2025

Linda Lee, 76, of Salter Path, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 27, 2025, at her home.

A funeral service to honor Linda’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 2 at the Crystal Coast Worship Center in Salter Path, NC, officiated by Rev. Paul Loftin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Whitty "Pug" Smith III

Whitty "Pug" Smith III

Jun 25, 2025

Whitty “Pug” Smith III, 68, formerly of Washington, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home in Atlantic Beach, NC.

Whit was born on May 22, 1957, in Washington, NC, to the late Whitty Smith II and his mother Nola Smith. He was known for being a true family man with a larger-than-life personality, who loved gathering with...

Chaplain Jamie Rossi

Chaplain Jamie Rossi

Jun 25, 2025

Chaplain Jamie Rossi, 54, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to celebrate Jamie’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 29th, at the Mill Creek Fire Department. In honor of Jamie's vibrant life, the family kindly requests that attendees wear bright colors, reflecting...

Wayne A. Robinson

Wayne A. Robinson

Jun 24, 2025

Wayne A. Robinson, 76, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

The family will have a private burial on Tuesday, July 8th at Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham, AL, followed by a Celebration of Life from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. at On Tap Sports Café Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills,...

Johnnie Manley Willis

Johnnie Manley Willis

Jun 23, 2025

Johnnie Manley Willis, 80, of Gloucester, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Johnnie’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, June 27th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Manley Rose. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour...

MGySgt Scott Menger, USMC Retired

MGySgt Scott Menger, USMC Retired

Jun 23, 2025

MGySgt Scott Menger (USMC Retired), 76, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home.

His memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 1st at First Methodist Church of Havelock. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service. For those unable to attend,...

Mary Ann Fleming

Mary Ann Fleming

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Ann Fleming, 75, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast.

A memorial service to honor Mary’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, June 28th at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Karl Zorowski. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one...

Robert Usina

Robert Usina

Jun 21, 2025

Robert Usina, 21, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

There will be a celebration of Robert’s life at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3rd at The Sanctuary of Newport.

Born on March 5, 2004, in Jacksonville, NC, Robert was known for his passion for riding motorcycles and his remarkable skill at working on cars and motorcycles. He...

Nayeli Joyce Harvell Cole

Nayeli Joyce Harvell Cole

Jun 21, 2025

Nayeli Joyce Harvell Cole was born into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 27th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.  For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through their obituary page...

Lester Leroy McKeel Jr.

Lester Leroy McKeel Jr.

Jun 21, 2025

Lester Leroy McKeel Jr., 80, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A service to celebrate Lester’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 25th at South Banks Community Church officiated by Pastor Dennis Evans. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those...