Obituaries
William Kent Sturdivant Jr.
Apr 29, 2024
William Kent Sturdivant, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Kent was born on March 16, 1934, in Wilkes County, NC, and served in the United States Army in Texas, Washington, DC, and California. Kent was greatly loved and will be missed and fondly remembered for his wit, stories about his amazing life experiences and loyalty to his family....
Captain William "Bill" Thompson Bittmann Sr.
Apr 29, 2024
Captain William "Bill" Thompson Bittmann Sr., 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Bill was born on December 29, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey and raised in nearby Gloucester, New Jersey, where he developed an interest in the outdoors at an early age. Before graduating Gloucester High School, he was known to go...
Debra "Deb" Gillikin Guthrie
Apr 28, 2024
Debra “Deb” Gillikin Guthrie, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into the arms of Jesus on April 28th, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center surrounded by those she loved most.
Deb was born in Camden, New Jersey on November 16th, 1957, to Golda and Elmer Gillikin. Her passing has left an indelible void in the hearts of her family and...
Margaret Esbaugh
Apr 27, 2024
Margaret "Peg" Louise Ely Esbaugh, 96, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Peg was born in Northville, Michigan on September 15, 1927, to Claude and Lydella (Murdoch) Ely, remaining there until enrolling at Michigan State University. She was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, graduated with a degree in education in 1949,...
Ambrose "A J" Deese
Apr 24, 2024
Ambrose "AJ" Deese, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, one day shy of his 83rd birthday.
A funeral service to honor AJ’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 28th at Cape Carteret Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kevin Club. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...
Frances Rose Lewis
Apr 23, 2024
Frances Rose Lewis, 92, of Otway, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Ms. Frances’ life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27th at Lighthouse Chapel on Harkers Island, officiated by Rev. Ricky Rose. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6...
Monica Quidley
Apr 23, 2024
Monica Quidley, 90, formerly of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her home in Easley, South Carolina.
A funeral service to honor Monica’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 30th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort, NC. The family will receive friends from 6...
Elizabeth Ann Baugham
Apr 23, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Baugham, 76, died April 23, 2024, at home with family and close friends nearby.
A memorial service to honor Ann’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, in Swansboro, NC. A reception will follow at the Park facility adjacent to the Kingdom Hall.
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Michael Thomas Coyle
Apr 22, 2024
Michael Thomas Coyle was peacefully carried away in the arms of the Angels on April 22, 2024. May God grant him eternal Peace.
He was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, on September 16, 1947, to his late parents, Margaret M. (Flaherty) and William J. Coyle, who raised their offspring with neverending love and instilled in them morals, respect, value of hard work,...
Holly Funk Oswald
Apr 22, 2024
Holly Funk Oswald, 58, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Holly was born on December 20, 1965, in Rocky Mount, NC, to the late Paul and Shirley Funk. She attended First Methodist Church in Morehead City where she enjoyed her church family. Holly found joy in companionship and shared laughter with...
Caldonia "Cad" Styron Gaskill
Apr 22, 2024
Caldonia "Cad" Styron Gaskill, 88, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Cad’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 26th at Cedar Island Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Nelson Koonce. Interment will follow at Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Ryan Thomas Godby
Apr 21, 2024
Ryan Thomas Godby, 36, of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on April 21, 2024.
A graveside service to honor Ryan’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 23rd at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport, NC, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose Jr.
Ryan was born on September 4, 1987, in his hometown of Morehead City, NC.
Those...
Frank Lyndell Piner
Apr 21, 2024
Frank Lyndell Piner, 93, of Williston, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Frank’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 25th at Williston Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Bob Rose. Interment will follow at Williston Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24th ...
Robert Lynn Sheets
Apr 20, 2024
Robert Lynn Sheets, 71, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses by clicking here.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Alisha Kelly
Apr 19, 2024
Alisha Kelly, 23, of Havelock, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at ECU Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.
Alisha was born on October 8, 2000, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to Michael Kelly and Heather Walton. She was a free spirit, unafraid to dance to the beat of her own drum. Alisha’s...
Preston Earl Murdoch
Apr 19, 2024
Preston Earl Murdoch, of Smithfield, Virginia, formerly of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.
A funeral service to honor Preston’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 25th at Salter Path Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24th at Munden...
Kimberly Ann Tootle Cook
Apr 18, 2024
Kimberly Ann Tootle Cook, affectionally known as "Kim Ann" was born November 17, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri to Larry Clinton Tootle Sr. and Minerva Ann Tootle. Kimberly passed away at home on April 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Clinton Tootle Sr. Brothers: Larry Clinton Tootle Jr., Royce Tootle and Sister Gina LaChelle Porchia.
Kim...
Cheryl Ann Shoptaugh
Apr 18, 2024
Cheryl Ann Shoptaugh, 64, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Born on June 11, 1959, in Evansville, Indiana, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Hubert and Cindy Phelps. Cheryl's life was marked by her immense love for animals, with a special place in her heart for cats and dogs. Her...
Lester Turnage
Apr 18, 2024
Lester Turnage, 97, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A memorial service to honor Lester’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 22nd at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend,...
Thomas Gene West
Apr 18, 2024
Thomas Gene West, 79, passed away peacefully at his residence in Newport, North Carolina on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Born on August 19, 1944, to the late William and Lila West, Thomas spent his formative years in Erwin, NC where he attended First Baptist Church. He found great joy in the camaraderie of the Erwin Goodfellas, an association he was proud...
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