Obituaries

Elizabeth Styron Salter Ritchey

Elizabeth Styron Salter Ritchey

March 20, 2026

With hearts filled with gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we remember Elizabeth Styron Salter Ritchey, 81, of Davis, North Carolina, who passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morehead City.

A funeral service to honor Elizabeth's life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 23rd, at First Baptist Church...

Cecelia Taylor

Cecelia Taylor

March 19, 2026

Cecelia Taylor, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Carteret Landing.

A memorial service to honor Cecelia's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 11th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jay Bush.

Cecelia was born on October 13, 1946, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Cecil and Helen Crawford. She was a beautiful Christian woman...

Marie Mae Willis

Marie Mae Willis

March 19, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marie Willis "Mae", our beloved mother and friend, who passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 85.

A celebration of Mae's life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 23rd at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Family and friends are invited to stay for a...

Robert Milan Blake

Robert Milan Blake

March 19, 2026

Robert Milan Blake, 85, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Robert's life will be held at St. James United Methodist Church in Newport. Service details will be shared once finalized.

Born on March 8, 1941, in Raleigh, NC, Robert was the son of the late Russell...

Margaret Willis English

Margaret Willis English

March 18, 2026

Margaret Willis English, 94, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Margaret's 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.

O'Celia Fontan Riley

O'Celia Fontan Riley

March 16, 2026

O'Celia Fontan Riley, 96, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center.

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

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

Charlotte Whitehead Mirabella

Charlotte Whitehead Mirabella

March 16, 2026

Charlotte Whitehead Mirabella, 100, of Crab Point in Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 16, 2026.

A memorial service to honor Charlotte's life will be held at 2 p. m., Saturday, March 21st at First Methodist Church in Morehead City. The family will receive friends following the service in the Church Atrium. For those...

Judith Smith Pitcher

Judith Smith Pitcher

March 15, 2026

Judith Smith Pitcher, 85, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Judith’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 26th at Munden Funeral Home.

Born on November 19, 1940, in Carteret County, Judith was the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Smith. She spent her life...

Heather Nicole Weiss

Heather Nicole Weiss

March 15, 2026

Heather Nicole Weiss, 49, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Her family will hold a celebration of her life at a later date.

Born on July 20, 1976, in Morehead City, Heather lived life on her own terms. She was strong-willed, stubborn in the best of ways, and unapologetically herself. Those closest to her knew her as...

Gregory Drake Guthrie

Gregory Drake Guthrie

March 15, 2026

Gregory Drake Guthrie, 76, of Hubert, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at The Landings of Swansboro.

A graveside service to honor Gregory's life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 28th at Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery, officiated by Chaplain June Bell-Bruns. The family will receive friends following the service.

Gregory was born on December 28, 1949, in...

Loretta Lynch

Loretta Lynch

March 14, 2026

Loretta Lynch, 82, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Havelock, North Carolina. Born on March 26, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formerly of the Meadows section of S.W. Philadelphia.

Loretta lived a life defined by hard work, deep love for her family, and an appreciation for life’s simple joys. Loretta dedicated over two decades of her career to United Airlines...

Delvin Sylvanus Huffstetler

Delvin Sylvanus Huffstetler

March 14, 2026

Delvin Sylvanus Huffstetler, 93, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Delvin’s life will be held at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, March 19th at Bethlehem Methodist Church in Bogue, NC, officiated by Rev. Tim Nicholas. The family will receive friends following the service. Delvin will be laid...

Diana Gail Sparks Wells

Diana Gail Sparks Wells

March 14, 2026

Diana Gail Sparks Wells, born September 20, 1951, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

A funeral service to honor Gail’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 19th at Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Terry McInnis. Interment will follow at Stacy Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Nellie Wofford Braxton

Nellie Wofford Braxton

March 13, 2026

Nellie Wofford Braxton, of Morehead City, NC, passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. on March 13, 2026, at the age of 97.

A graveside service to honor Nell’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21 at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. The family will receive friends one hour prior.

Nell was born on January 8, 1929, to the late...

Michael Lee Bridwell

Michael Lee Bridwell

March 11, 2026

Michael Lee Bridwell, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 66.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 PM at Emerald Isle Baptist Church.

Born on August 30, 1959, in Carteret County, North Carolina, Michael was the son of the late R.W. Bridwell and Lora Bridwell. He grew...

Jennifer Long Peppersack

Jennifer Long Peppersack

March 10, 2026

Jennifer Long Peppersack, 75, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

Jennifer was born on July 29, 1950, in Carteret County, North Carolina, to the late Ernest Edward Long and Thelma Audrey Salter. From the very beginning, she carried with her a warm spirit and a love for caring for others that...

Donald Wake Moore

Donald Wake Moore

March 10, 2026

Donald Wake Moore, 93, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

A funeral service to honor Don’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 16th at Emerald Isle Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Freddie Braswell. The family will receive friends one half hour prior to the service.

His graveside service, with...

Ronald “Ronnie” Leamon Garner

Ronald “Ronnie” Leamon Garner

March 10, 2026

Ronald “Ronnie” Leamon Garner, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

A funeral service to honor Ronnie’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Billy Knox. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport. The family will receive friends from...

Homer Keith Russell Sr.

Homer Keith Russell Sr.

March 9, 2026

Homer Keith Russell Sr., 87, of Wildwood, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor Homer's life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 13th at Wildwood Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Robbie Phillips. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Andrew Joel Underwood

Andrew Joel Underwood

March 8, 2026

Andrew Joel Underwood, 36, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his home.

Andrew was born on February 24, 1990, in Plano, Texas, to Dennis and Barbara Underwood. He will be missed; he left us too soon. Andrew is away from all the pain of this world, standing with God and Jesus, no more sorrow, no...