Obituaries

JoAnn Beitz

JoAnn Beitz

Jun 30, 2021

JoAnn Beitz, 80, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at her home.

JoAnn was born on August 14, 1940, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, to the late James and Colleen Riner. She worked as a real estate broker for over two decades. Fossil hunting and beach combing were among her favorite activities, always thrilled with...

Scott Lane Eckholdt

Scott Lane Eckholdt

Jun 29, 2021

Scott Lane Eckholdt, 42, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Scott was born on July 8, 1978, in Statesville, North Carolina, to Starr and Janice Eckholdt, one of six children. He was a 1996 graduate of West Forsyth High School and continued his education at Carteret Community College, followed by Appalachian State University...

Mrs. Constance Elaine (Drake) Mason

Mrs. Constance Elaine (Drake) Mason

Jun 29, 2021

Mrs. Constance Elaine (Drake) Mason, 87, of Morehead City, NC, passed peacefully June 29, 2021, at Carteret Landing Assisted Living.

Born to Harry and Dorothy (Martin) Drake in Wellston, OH, Connie is survived by William B. "Bill", her devoted husband of 67 years; sons, William J. Mason (Sandra Ludwig) Oakton VA, James Mason (Kathleen) Grand Rapids, MI;...

Walter Glenn Davenport

Walter Glenn Davenport

Jun 28, 2021

Walter Glenn Davenport, 52, of Carteret County, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, N.C.

Joseph "Joe" Simpson

Joseph "Joe" Simpson

Jun 28, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Simpson, 73, of Morehead City and formerly of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Pruitt Health Trent.

Joe was born on November 24, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late James and Agnes Simpson. Joe lived his life as a proud American and community member. Following high school, his patriotism led him...

Cloye Howard

Cloye Howard

Jun 28, 2021

Cloye Howard, 86, of Newport, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Pruitt Health - Sea Level.

A private graveside service will take place at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland.

Cloye was born on February 10, 1935, to the late Willie and Emma Johnson. She was born...

Mr. George Alexander Thomas

Mr. George Alexander Thomas

Jun 28, 2021

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Mr. George Alexander Thomas, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021,...

Lesia Faith Moore Horner

Lesia Faith Moore Horner

Jun 26, 2021

Lesia Faith Moore Horner, 59, of Fayetteville, West Virgina, passed away after a short illness on June 26, 2021, in Morehead City, North Carolina.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Lesia was born May 5, 1962, in Cheverly, Maryland to Billy and Janet Moore.  Lesia was a loving, caring and compassionate...

Brantley Kearney

Brantley Kearney

Jun 26, 2021

Capt. Brantley Kearney, USMC Retired, 86, of Havelock, passed away on June 26, 2021, peacefully at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City with Dr. Matthew Long officiating. A graveside service, with military honors, will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens...

Jean J. Edwards

Jean J. Edwards

Jun 26, 2021

Jean J. Edwards, 88, of Cedar Point, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, with her children by her side at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

There will be a private celebration of her life in McDowell County, North Carolina, where her journey began.

Iris Jean Jamison (“Jean”) was born on June 6, 1933, in...

Marsha Jane Oglesby

Marsha Jane Oglesby

Jun 25, 2021

Marsha Jane Oglesby, 83, of Mill Creek, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Bayview Cemetery in Mill Creek, officiated by Rev. Russell Bell.

Marsha was born on November 15, 1937, in Detroit Michigan, to the...

Sallie Brown Ellen Smiley

Sallie Brown Ellen Smiley

Jun 25, 2021

Sallie Brown Ellen Smiley, 85, of Emerald Isle, passed away June 25, 2021, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.

Sallie was born in 1936, in Rocky Mount, NC to the late John A. Ellen and Brownie Spruill Ellen. She was the widow of Ronnie A. Smiley of Rocky Mount, NC who passed May 28th...

James C. Fox Jr.

James C. Fox Jr.

Jun 25, 2021

James C. Fox Jr. passed away at his home in Morehead City, NC on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 54. James was known to his family as “Buddy” and to his friends as “Fox”.

James was born in Morehead City, North Carolina on July 2, 1966. James is predeceased by his parents, James C....

Vernon "Joe" DeWitt Bailey Bryan

Vernon "Joe" DeWitt Bailey Bryan

Jun 25, 2021

Vernon “Joe” DeWitt Bailey Bryan, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021, at his loving home in Carolina Pines, surrounded by his family.

Family, friends, and others whose lives Joe touched are invited to his funeral service at 3 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, Munden Funeral Home, 2112 Arendell St., Morehead City, officiated by...

MSGT Clark David Whitlow, USMC Retired

MSGT Clark David Whitlow, USMC Retired

Jun 23, 2021

MSGT Clark David Whitlow, USMC Retired, 82, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport, officiated by BJ Bell and Hospice Chaplain Rick Brooks. Friends are welcome to attend the...

Cheryl Boyles Smith

Cheryl Boyles Smith

Jun 23, 2021

Cheryl Boyles Smith, 55, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. After a yearlong battle with cancer, loving wife, mother, and friend, is now in her heavenly home where she is finally healed and rejoicing in the love of her Lord and Savior.

Her funeral service...

Willa Nanette Gillikin

Willa Nanette Gillikin

Jun 22, 2021

Willa Nanette Gillikin, 59, native of Harkers Island, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2021, at Harkers Island United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Lee Pittard. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. Friends are welcome to attend the service....

Jay John Fairbanks

Jay John Fairbanks

Jun 22, 2021

Jay Fairbanks, 62, of Cape Carteret, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington, following a sudden and unexpected medical condition.

A gathering of family friends will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. ...

Richard M. Lupton Sr.

Richard M. Lupton Sr.

Jun 21, 2021

Richard M. Lupton Sr., 90, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2021, at Over the Brook Cemetery in Atlantic, officiated by Rev. Terry McInnis.

Richard was born on February 5, 1931, in Sea...

Penelope "Penny" Louise Paige Geisler

Penelope "Penny" Louise Paige Geisler

Jun 21, 2021

Penelope “Penny” Louise Paige Geisler, age 80, of Havelock passed away June 21, 2021, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.

Reverend William Upah will preside over a Mass of the Resurrection at Annunciation Church in Havelock on Friday, June 25th at 11:00 AM.

Penny was born in Milwaukee and moved to...

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