Obituaries
Lee Christopher Etter
October 22, 2026
Lee Christopher Etter, 54, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 22, 2026, while on a hunting trip in Bertie County.
A celebration to honor Lee's life will be held in the upcoming weeks. Service details will be shared once finalized.
Lee was born on June 25, 1972, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to Roger Etter and Jeanne Greene....
Dennis Merrill Marquardt
October 21, 2026
Dennis Merrill Marquardt, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
The family will celebrate Dennis's life privately. 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.
Michael "Mike" Eugene Sowers
October 18, 2026
Michael “Mike” Eugene Sowers, 78, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service to honor Mike’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 23 at Munden Funeral Home. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Mike...
Linda Hall Gibson
October 17, 2026
Linda Hall Gibson, 80, of Stella, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A graveside service to honor Linda’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, October 24 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery, officiated by Caron Gibson Thompson. The family will have a Celebration of Life and luncheon following the service at...
Lois Ann Lawson Tackett
October 17, 2026
Lois Ann Lawson Tackett, 96, of Bluestone, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026, surrounded by her family.
A graveside service to honor Lois’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31 at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport, North Carolina.
Lois was born on March 7, 1930, in Bluestone, West Virginia, to the late Wiley and Ruby...
Woody Willis Jr.
October 16, 2026
Woody Willis Jr., 66, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Carteret Health.
A memorial service to honor Woody’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 29th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Woody was born on December 3, 1959, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to...
Mildred Hamilton Lancaster
October 16, 2026
Mildred Hamilton Lancaster, 90, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her three children on Friday, October 16, 2026.
A funeral service to honor Mildred’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21 at First Methodist Church in Morehead City. Following the service, the family invites you to join them in the church fellowship hall...
Robert Walter Earehart Sr.
October 16, 2026
Robert Walter Earehart Sr., 86, of Vanceboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Bayview Nursing Home.
Robert was born on October 27, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Walter and Mae Earehart. He was a proud member of VFW Post 8205 in Panama City, Florida, where he shared a bond with his fellow veterans. He served two...
Maria Giaimo Taylor
October 15, 2026
Maria Giaimo Taylor, 68, passed away on October 15, 2026. A beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, Maria embraced life with a joy surpassed only by her love for her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy Lee Taylor, and her parents, Carolyn Oglesby Giaimo and Joseph Giaimo.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Connie Giaimo...
Jacob Cleveland Kearns
October 14, 2026
Jacob Cleveland Kearns, 35, passed away on October 14, 2026. A beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Jacob will be remembered for his affectionate nature, generous spirit, infectious laugh, and unwavering love for those closest to him.
Throughout his life, Jacob developed an impressive range of professional skills, reflecting his versatility, determination, and strong work ethic. Most recently, he worked as...
Claude Arthur Huntley
October 14, 2026
Claude Arthur Huntley, age 69, passed away on October 14, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of honor, faith, kindness, and love for his family and country.
A funeral service to honor Claude's life will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. He...
Gary Worth Slaughter
October 11, 2026
Gary Worth Slaughter, 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
A celebration of Gary's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 24th at the beachside shelter at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, NC. The family will receive friends following the service...
Alice Hunter Hardesty
October 11, 2026
Alice Hunter Hardesty, 79, of Mill Creek, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. We celebrate the homegoing of our precious Moma, who was known for her vibrant red hair, infectious laughter, and a heart as big as all outdoors. She brought light and joy into every room she entered.
A funeral service to honor...
William "Bill" Evans Chamblee
October 11, 2026
William “Bill” Evans Chamblee, 81, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A memorial service to honor Bill’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 14 at the Crystal Coast Worship Center, officiated by Pastor Paul Loftin. A reception will follow after the service.
Bill was born on May 13,...
Kenneth Wayne Virkler
October 9, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Virkler, 68, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Carteret Health Care surrounded by those he loved.
Kenneth was born on September 22, 1958, in Wareham, Massachusetts, to the late Albert Virkler and Margaret Westgate. He was a proud father to Justin Virkler and a loving partner of over 23 years to...
Johnnie Miller
October 9, 2026
Johnnie Miller, 72, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Johnnie’s life will be held at a later date.
Johnnie was born on October 4, 1954, in Marion, South Carolina, to the late Sydney and Almetta Miller.
Johnnie was the kind of man who always spoke his mind and stood firmly behind what he...
Marion Elaine Garner
October 9, 2026
Marion Elaine Garner, 87, of Pollocksville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Havelock, North Carolina.
A graveside service honoring Marion and her daughter, Meri, will be held together at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 1st at the Wetherington Family Cemetery in Askins, NC.
Born on May 13, 1939, in New Bern, North Carolina, Marion...
Sandra Croom Nissen
October 8, 2026
Sandra Croom Nissen, known to all who loved her as Sandy, passed away on October 8, 2026, at her home in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. She was 75 years old.
Sandy was born on August 23, 1951, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Eugene Vickers Croom and Mary Frances Puckett. From an early age she carried within her a deep curiosity and...
Ryan Garner Butt
October 7, 2026
Ryan Garner Butt, 65, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
A graveside service to honor Ryan’s life will be held at 2pm, Friday, October 16, at Coastal Carolina VA Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Family and friends are invited to gather from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, in the common area...
Thomas Morton Menaugh
October 5, 2026
Thomas Morton Menaugh, 76, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Thomas was born on October 26, 1949, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late Morton and Sarah Menaugh. He was a graduate of East Carolina University with the Class of 1973, making his entire career in the insurance industry. His...
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