Obituaries

Billy Brewer

Billy Brewer

Apr 12, 2025

Billy Brewer, 83, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service to honor Billy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Reverend Bill Braswell. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Forest...

Janet Styron Fulcher

Janet Styron Fulcher

Apr 12, 2025

Janet Styron Fulcher, 86, of North River, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Pruitt Health of the Crystal Coast.

A graveside service to honor Janet's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 15th with Reverend Nelson Knooce officiating at North River Methodist Church Cemetery.

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

Arrangements by...

Robert "Bob" Linford Wootten

Robert "Bob" Linford Wootten

Apr 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Linford Wootten, 86, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Neuse.

A memorial service to honor Bob’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 30th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Jim Daub.

Born on April 30, 1938, in Laurel, Delaware, Bob was the...

Robert James Thiebeau

Robert James Thiebeau

Apr 11, 2025

Robert James Thiebeau, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Robert'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.

Bobby Ray White Jr.

Bobby Ray White Jr.

Apr 10, 2025

Bobby Ray White Jr., known to all as simply Bobby, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his home in Newport, North Carolina, of natural causes.

Bobby was born at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 1964. He was a proud, hardworking man who loved the outdoors and was known by some as 'The Mountain Man'. He had...

Olga "Mary" Santiago

Olga "Mary" Santiago

Apr 9, 2025

Olga "Mary" Santiago, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Mary's service 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.

Letitia Barbara Meden Prosser

Letitia Barbara Meden Prosser

Apr 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Letitia Barbara Meden Prosser, lovingly known as Tish and Cookie, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her large, loving family at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC, on April 8, 2025, at the age of 82.

A memorial service, with Nurses Honor Guard, will be held at 3...

Catherine Dusselberg

Catherine Dusselberg

Apr 8, 2025

Catherine Dusselberg, 97, of Carolina Pines, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at The Gardens of Trent in New Bern.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Annunciation Catholic Church, officiated by Rev. Jim Buchholz. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in New Bern. The family will receive friends...

Bobby Gray Thompson Sr.

Bobby Gray Thompson Sr.

Apr 8, 2025

Bobby Gray Thompson Sr., 63, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Bobby was born on September 20, 1961, in Clinton, NC. Known for his great sense of humor, Bobby had the remarkable ability to bring laughter wherever he went. His kindness and generosity were evident in the countless times he extended a...

SSG, Richard “Dick” Arlin Griffin, US Army Retired,

SSG, Richard “Dick” Arlin Griffin, US Army Retired,

Apr 8, 2025

SSG, Richard “Dick” Arlin Griffin, US Army Retired, 92, of Newport, North Carolina, formerly of Montana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Sovah Health in Danville, Virginia.

A celebration of Dick’s life, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery.

Born on July 16, 1932,...

Robert Allen Gillikin

Robert Allen Gillikin

Apr 7, 2025

Robert Allen Gillikin, 64, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, April 7, 2025.

A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12th at Munden Funeral Home, with Pastor Manley B. Rose Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Robert was born on February 3, 1961,...

Lt. Commander, William Charles Abbruzzese, U.S. Navy Retired

Lt. Commander, William Charles Abbruzzese, U.S. Navy Retired

Apr 7, 2025

Lt. Commander, William Charles Abbruzzese, (US Navy Retired), 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Born on February 25, 1941, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, William was the son of the late Joseph and Edith Abbruzzese. Upon moving to the United States, he proudly served in the United States Navy for...

David Wayne Cozart

David Wayne Cozart

Apr 6, 2025

David Wayne Cozart, 78, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

David’s family will receive visitors at their home to honor his memory. In accordance with his wishes, David’s body has been donated to science.

David was born on February 14, 1947, in Burlington, N.C., to the late David and Edith Cozart....

Barbara Elaine Sampson

Barbara Elaine Sampson

Apr 6, 2025

Barbara Elaine Sampson, 71, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Barbara was born on May 22, 1953, in North Hampton, Massachusetts to the late William and Ida Allen. Raised in Massachusetts, Barbara carried the charm and strength of her New England roots throughout her life. 

She eventually made her home in Newport, North Carolina, where...

Kenneth "Ken" Max Davis

Kenneth "Ken" Max Davis

Apr 5, 2025

Kenneth “Ken” Max Davis, 85, of Davis, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Ken’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Davis Original Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Adam Laster. Interment will follow at the Paul Cemetery in Davis. The...

Betty "Jo" Wood Harrell

Betty "Jo" Wood Harrell

Apr 3, 2025

Betty Jo Wood Harrell, 78, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on April 3rd, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." — Matthew 5:8

A celebration of Jo's life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12th at Munden Funeral Home...

Ellen Morris Betts

Ellen Morris Betts

Apr 2, 2025

Ellen Morris Betts, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Ellen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26th at Cape Carteret Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kevin Clubb. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A...

John "JW" William Allen

John "JW" William Allen

Apr 2, 2025

John “JW” William Allen, 85, of Fairfield, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Born on October 28, 1939, in Johnston County, North Carolina, JW was the son of the late Thomas and Ruth Allen of Pine Level, North Carolina. After high school, he went to work at the Newport News Shipyard in Virginia. He...

Darious Adron "D.A." Ballou III

Darious Adron "D.A." Ballou III

Apr 2, 2025

Darious Adron "D.A." Ballou III, 52, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor D.A.’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 6th at Glad Tidings Church, officiated by Rev. Tim Marriner. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour...

James “Jamie” Edward Duclos

James “Jamie” Edward Duclos

Apr 1, 2025

James “Jamie” Edward Duclos, 50, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Jamie’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday April 7th at Broad Creek Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend Ben Ball. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Jamie will be laid to rest...

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