Obituaries

Ruth Marie (Hutchins)  Hutchinson

Ruth Marie (Hutchins) Hutchinson

May 9, 2020

Ruth Marie Hutchinson, 86, of Newport, passed away Saturday, May 9­, 2020, at Carteret Health Care.

A private funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. John B Thompson Jr. Out of respect and concern for public health and safety, the family invites friends to...

Thomas "Tommy" Dees

Thomas "Tommy" Dees

May 8, 2020

Thomas “Tommy” Dees, 73, of Atlantic Beach, passed away Friday, May 8­, 2020, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Friends are welcome to attend the service. However, in order to provide social distancing, we ask friends to remain in their cars,...

James C. McCormick Sr.

James C. McCormick Sr.

May 7, 2020

James C. McCormick Sr., 76, of Morehead City, passed away Thursday, May 7­, 2020, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Virginia.

James was employed by Glaxo Pharmaceuticals during the British Invasion. His sales allowed him to be in the President’s Club numerous times where he was...

Nabila Wakim Williams

Nabila Wakim Williams

May 7, 2020

Nabila Wakim Williams, 81, of Morehead City, passed away Thursday, May 7­, 2020, at Crystal Bluff Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Mrs. Williams was the original owner of Ioanni’s Grill, Skippers Cover and ABC Day Care.

She is survived by her daughter, Merv Turnage and husband Jeff; son, Richard Yaghi and wife Marcelle Yaghi; brother,...

Deborah Boudreau

Deborah Boudreau

May 7, 2020

Deborah Boudreau, 69, of Pine Knoll Shores, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at her home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, N.C.

Michael Lee Wilson

Michael Lee Wilson

May 7, 2020

Michael “Mike” Lee Wilson, 72, of Havelock, passed away Thursday, May 7­, 2020, at Croatan Village Assisted Living.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Cherry Point Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Stephen Epperson. Friends are welcome to attend the service. However, in order to provide social distancing,...

Patrick Ryan Driggers

Patrick Ryan Driggers

May 6, 2020

Patrick “Ryan” Driggers, 43, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, May 6­, 2020, at his home.

A Celebration of Life for Ryan will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020, at White Oak Church of God, officiated by Rev. Paul Loftin.

Ryan was the owner and operator of RGB Construction. In his spare...

Gary Merrell

Gary Merrell

May 6, 2020

Gary Merrell, 64, of Emerald Isle, passed away Wednesday, May 6­, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Merrell Estate and Gardens at 1700 Salter Path Road, Salter Path, NC. The service will be officiated by Pastor Tim Marriner...

Irma Fey Willis McCabe

Irma Fey Willis McCabe

May 6, 2020

Irma Fey Willis McCabe, 53, of Raleigh and formerly of Mill Creek, passed away Wednesday, May 6­, 2020, at her home.

A private graveside service will be held at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Drew Guthrie officiating.

She is survived by her step father, who she called “dad”, Ira T. Guthrie of...

Rev. James "Jim" Micheal Durner

Rev. James "Jim" Micheal Durner

May 5, 2020

The Reverend James “Jim” Micheal Durner, 74, of Havelock, North Carolina, having finished the work God gave him passed from this life on May 5, 2020, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Out of concern for the health and safety of family and friends during this time, a celebration of Jim’s life will be scheduled for later this...

Kerry M. Rago

Kerry M. Rago

May 5, 2020

Kerry M. Rago, 45, of Jupiter, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

Kerry received his degree at the University of Florida and was passionate about Gator sports. Go Gators!! Kerry will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

He is survived by his mother, Janet Rago; and his brothers, Bradley Rago (Lilli Gindin) and Douglas...

Elizabeth "Betty" Mason Wheeler

Elizabeth "Betty" Mason Wheeler

May 3, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Mason Wheeler, 87, formerly of Atlantic, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at the Hidden Valley Assisted Living Facility in Ogden, Utah.

Betty will be laid to rest at the Atlantic Community Cemetery and a celebration of her life will take place at a later date.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Traci...

Merle Lee Nay, IV

Merle Lee Nay, IV

May 2, 2020

Merle Lee Nay IV, 27, of Newport, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.

A memorial service will be announced after the COVID restrictions are lifted.

Lee was a very personable and loving man. He made family his priority. Lee graduated from West Carteret High School and served as a fireman since the age of 16....

Cola Lou Thurlow

Cola Lou Thurlow

May 2, 2020

Cola Lou Thurlow, 75, of Harkers Island, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Pruitt Health in Sea Level.

A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Vergie Mae Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose Jr.

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

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Dan James Zook, Sr.

Dan James Zook, Sr.

May 1, 2020

Dan James Zook Sr., 60, of Morehead City, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Friends are welcome to attend the service. However, in order to provide social distancing, we ask friends to remain in their...

Earnest “Buddy” Leighton Baysden Jr.

Earnest “Buddy” Leighton Baysden Jr.

May 1, 2020

Earnest “Buddy” Leighton Baysden Jr., 67, of Cape Carteret, passed away Friday, May 1­, 2020, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A private memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. David Bratton.  The family invites friends to view the webcasting of the service...

Mary "Yvonne" McCabe

Mary "Yvonne" McCabe

Apr 30, 2020

Mary “Yvonne” McCabe, 68, of Broad Creek, passed away Thursday, April 30­, 2020, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Services for Yvonne will be announced at a later date.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer McCabe of Newport; son, Robert Allen of Newport; sister, Jean Mileham of Broad Creek; brother, “Donnie” Mitchell Lewis of Broad...

Ina Wright Stewart

Ina Wright Stewart

Apr 30, 2020

Ina Wright Stewart, 91, of Newport, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at her home.

A private graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Jack Bowen. The family invites friends to view the webcasting of the service through Munden Funeral Home’s website. Friends...

John Henry Brown III

John Henry Brown III

Apr 29, 2020

John Henry Brown III, 32, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens, officiated by Father Bill Upah. Friends are welcome to attend the service. However, in order to provide social distancing, we ask friends to remain...

Keith L. Rice

Keith L. Rice

Apr 29, 2020

Keith L. Rice, 36, of New Bern, passed away Wednesday, April 29­, 2020, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Services for Keith will take place in Ohio at a later date.

Keith was a talented carpenter with an eye for detail, whose reputation preceded him, and his skills were in demand. Keith was a loving and...

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