Obituaries

Ruth Esther Wooten Paylor

Ruth Esther Wooten Paylor

Dec 27, 2019

Ruth Esther Wooten Paylor, 86, of Harkers Island, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at the BellaRose Nursing Home in Garner, NC.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Harkers Island Free Grace Wesleyan Church, officiated by Pastor Lee Roy Pittard III. Interment will follow at Vergie...

Alton "Tink" Jones

Alton "Tink" Jones

Dec 27, 2019

Alton “Tink” Jones, 86, of Newport, passed away Friday, December 27­, 2019, at his home in Newport with his family by his side.

His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Billy Knox and Rev. Jack Mumford.

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Gwendolyn Gibbs-Hyman

Gwendolyn Gibbs-Hyman

Dec 26, 2019

Gwendolyn Gibbs-Hyman, 65, of New Bern, passed away Thursday, December 26­, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock.

Gwendolyn was born and raised in Englishtown, New Jersey where she graduated from Freehold Regional High School. In...

W. Frank Smart Jr.

W. Frank Smart Jr.

Dec 26, 2019

W. Frank Smart Jr., 62, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Pine Knolls Shores, NC.

He was born on August 29, 1957, in Washington, DC to W. Frank Smart Sr. and Barbara Ann Williams Wigger.

He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Kaye Smart of Richmond, VA and Shelly Smart McCullough...

Kaye Henry Nelson

Kaye Henry Nelson

Dec 26, 2019

Kaye Henry Nelson, 76, of Morehead City, NC, and formerly of Huron, SD, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Carteret Health Care Center in Morehead City, NC.

Services for Kaye will be announced at a later date.

Kaye Annette Henry was born July 15, 1943, to Winfield and Maxine Anderson Henry in Huron, SD,...

Timothy R. Matthews Sr.

Timothy R. Matthews Sr.

Dec 24, 2019

Timothy R. Matthews Sr., 74, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, December 24­, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Timothy retired from the United States Navy where he proudly served his country. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors playing golf, fishing and shrimping.

He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Collins and Jeanie...

Nellie P. Fountain

Nellie P. Fountain

Dec 23, 2019

Nellie P. Fountain, 87, of Atlantic Beach and Tarboro, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Pruitt Health in Sea Level.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Tarboro, officiated by Pastor Lamont Hemminger.

She retired from Carolina Telephone. Her kind and gentle...

Melissa Leigh Lusby

Melissa Leigh Lusby

Dec 21, 2019

Melissa Leigh Lusby, 57, of Swansboro, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 at her home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

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

George R. Gooding

George R. Gooding

Dec 21, 2019

George R. Gooding, 81, of Asheboro and formerly of Beaufort, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his home.

The family will celebrate his life privately.

George served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 6 years, installed insulation for a number of years, and then ran a sawmill for 20 years, before retiring.

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Claude Leonard Andrews

Claude Leonard Andrews

Dec 19, 2019

Mr. Claude Leonard Andrews, 76, of Atlantic Beach, passed away Thursday, December 19­, 2019, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held for Claude at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Cobb Presbyterian Church in Tarboro, North Carolina.

He is survived by his sister, Carol Webb of Moyock, NC.

Online...

Jean Phillips

Jean Phillips

Dec 19, 2019

Jean Phillips, 95, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, December 19­, 2019, at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Jean enjoyed playing golf, especially with the ladies of Bogue...

Clem Willis Jr.

Clem Willis Jr.

Dec 18, 2019

Clem Willis Jr., 81, of Harkers Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center surrounded by his family.

His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Harkers Island, officiated by Bishop James Morris. Interment will...

Stephen "Steve" Joseph Przybylko

Stephen "Steve" Joseph Przybylko

Dec 18, 2019

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Przybylko, 78, of New Bern, passed away Wednesday, December 18­, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center.

Steve honorably served in the United States Air Force. Following the military, he had a successful career as a Civil Servant as a Mechanical Engineer for special propels. Steve loved his wife, country, fishing and his dog. He was...

Billy Dean Sides

Billy Dean Sides

Dec 18, 2019

Billy Dean Sides, 81, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019, at Cherry Point Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Stephen Epperson. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Billy honorably served in the United...

Don Edwin Smith

Don Edwin Smith

Dec 17, 2019

Don Edwin Smith, 76, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, December 17­, 2019, at his home.

There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019, in the Fellowship Hall of Salter Path United Methodist Church.

Don was an ole fisherman at heart and his lifestyle...

William "Bill" Michael Fahy

William "Bill" Michael Fahy

Dec 17, 2019

William “Bill” Michael Fahy, 74, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, December 17­, 2019, at the Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019, at St. Egbert Church, officiated by Rev. Thomas Davis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years,...

Peter John Vidal

Peter John Vidal

Dec 17, 2019

Peter John Vidal, 81, of New Bern, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at this home.

He is survived by his wife, Elisabeth Biederman of the home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Loraine Vidal.

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

Arrangements...

Frances Robinson Willis

Frances Robinson Willis

Dec 17, 2019

Frances Robinson Willis, 84, of Atlantic, passed away Tuesday, December 17­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Frances was a faithful member of Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church where she enjoyed her church family. She was a very caring, giving and dedicated woman who always made the needs of others her priority. Her dedication to her family was best...

Tracy Vaughan

Tracy Vaughan

Dec 16, 2019

Tracy Vaughan, 51, of Newport, passed away Monday, December 16­, 2019.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Riley Robinson of Beaufort; mother, Sharon Vaughan of Newport; father, Jerry Vaughan of Havelock; sisters, Shanna Moshier and...

William "Bill" Alfred Penelli Jr.

William "Bill" Alfred Penelli Jr.

Dec 16, 2019

William “Bill” Alfred Penelli Jr., 76, of New Bern, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Newport.

His funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Brice’s Creek Bible Church in James City, officiated by Pastor Judson Howry. Interment will follow at a later...

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