Obituaries

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...

MSgt. David "Dave" Andrew Hahn, USMC (Retired)

MSgt. David "Dave" Andrew Hahn, USMC (Retired)

Jun 20, 2021

MSgt. David “Dave” Andrew Hahn, USMC (Retired) 65, of Havelock, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Rev. John Thompson, Jr.

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Barbara G. Woodlief

Barbara G. Woodlief

Jun 19, 2021

Barbara G. Woodlief, 84, of Raleigh, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Barbara was born on May 26, 1937, in Wake County, North Carolina, to the late Lee and Ola Bell.

She is survived by her children, Edward “Dusty” Woodlief Jr. of Morehead City, Joel Todd...

Sonja Gaillard Craddock

Sonja Gaillard Craddock

Jun 18, 2021

Sonja Gaillard Craddock, 76, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at her home. A celebration of Sonja's life will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home. Sonja was born on July 25, 1944, in Seneca South, South Carolina, her father, Clarence Wells Gaillard, was...

Benjamin "Benny" Forbes Sr.

Benjamin "Benny" Forbes Sr.

Jun 18, 2021

Benjamin “Benny” Forbes Sr., 76, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Conchs Point in Morehead City, officiated by Sammie Turner.  The family welcomes casual attire.

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Virginia Slachta

Virginia Slachta

Jun 18, 2021

Virginia Slachta, 81, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center.

Virginia was born on March 4, 1940, in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Slachta of the home; daughter, Beth Lloyd of Newport; and brother, Tom Tannous of Houston, TX.

Family and friends...

Raeford Allen Howell

Raeford Allen Howell

Jun 17, 2021

Raeford Allen Howell, 69, of Cove City, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Raeford was born on December 18, 1951, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late Phillip and...

David Washington Jr.

David Washington Jr.

Jun 16, 2021

David Washington Jr., 59, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the Carolina Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Consuelo Murray Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to...

Douglas Guthrie Sr.

Douglas Guthrie Sr.

Jun 16, 2021

Douglas Guthrie Sr. “Daddy Doug”, 79, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

Due to weather concerns, the service has been moved to Lighthouse Chapel on Harkers Island beginning at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 20, 2021, officiated by Rev. Ricky Rose. He will be laid to rest ...

Perry E. Styron

Perry E. Styron

Jun 16, 2021

Perry E. Styron, 82, of Atlantic, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Terry McInnis. Interment will follow at Atlantic Community Cemetery. Friends are welcome to attend the service....

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