Dec 16, 2019

M.C. “Sonny” Hooks, 72, of Newport, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Mike Barnhill. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Hooks of the...

Dec 15, 2019

Christopher North, 37, of Rocky Point, passed away Sunday, December 15­, 2019.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Interment will follow at the Polly Ann Davis Family Cemetery on Harkers Island.

Christopher was an innovative businessman in the field of...

Dec 15, 2019

Richard Burton Swain, 59, of Newport, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital-Durham.

He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Swain; and son, Richard Ellis Swain.

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

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.

Dec 15, 2019

John “Jay Cobb” Erwin, 78, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home.

John honorably served in the United States Air Force as a Military Policeman from 1959 until 1963.

There will be a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

John "Jay Cobb" Erwin loved his life...

Dec 15, 2019

Cheryl LeMay, 78, of Sea Level, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Carteret Health Care.

She was in Home Health Care for over 30 years.

She is survived  by her daughters, Tonya Buchanan and Tiffany Way both of Sea Level; son, Howell Buchanan of Boone; and sister, Sandra Coombes of Sanford.

Dec 14, 2019

Braxton Lee Piner, 76, of Marshallberg, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center.

His Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Smyrna United Methodist Church with Reverend Sunny Limm officiating.

Braxton was a member of the Smyrna United Methodist Church...

Dec 13, 2019

Christopher “Buddy” Norris, 75, of Newport, passed away Friday, December 13­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Open Door Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Bill Klear.

Buddy was born and raised in Carteret County where he graduated from the Newport Consolidated...

Dec 13, 2019

Frank Pruitt Jr., 62, of Calabash, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House in Bolivia, NC.

The family will celebrate his life privately.

Frank loved his beer, country music and fishing. He loved being on the water as a commercial fisherman off the coast of Morehead City as well...

Dec 12, 2019

Robert Earl Eubanks Jr., 59, of Newport, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, at his home.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Munden Funeral Home. Followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family asks that you dress casual for the...

Dec 10, 2019

Debra “Debbie” Garner Brooks, 62, of Harkers Island, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Harkers Island United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Lee Pittard.

She is survived by her husband, Livingston “Lib” B. Brooks of the home; son, Chris Brooks...

Dec 9, 2019

Inga-Lill C. DeRoche, 84, of Havelock, passed away Monday, December 9­, 2019, at her home.

Her memorial service will be private. Interment will occur at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens.

Igna was born on April 9, 1935 in Helsinki, Finland.

James and Inga’s ashes will be combined so the couple to will be together...

Dec 9, 2019

Lt. Col. Frederick “Fred” Ernest Grube, USMC (Ret.), 91, of Cape Carteret, died peacefully on December 9, 2019, in his home surrounded by family and loved ones.

The family will have a private memorial service to honor Lt. Col. Grube’s life.

Fred grew up in New London, Connecticut and graduated from Hobart College. Following graduation,...

Dec 6, 2019

Charity Howell Beck, 102, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 6­, 2019, with her family at her bedside.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Charles Allard, followed by a...

Dec 4, 2019

Stephanie Davis Long, 62, of Morehead City, passed away Wednesday, December 4­, 2019, at her home.

Her memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Dennis Evans.

She is survived by her daughter, Gena Davis of Morehead City; brother, William...

Dec 4, 2019

Judy Willis Brooks, 77, of Gloucester, passed away Wednesday, December 4­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Virgie Mae Cemetery on Harkers Island, officiated by Pastor Randy Moore.

Judy was proud to be born and raised on Harkers Island. She worked...

Dec 3, 2019

Gene Gilbert Bowen Sr., 90, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, December 3­, 2019, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Greenwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley.

He is survived by his wife, Betsy Davis Bowen of the home; son, Gene Gilbert Bowen...

Dec 3, 2019

Gail A. Pronteau, 78, of Newport and formerly of Englewood, Florida, and Ashaway, Rhode Island, passed away Tuesday, December 3­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Gail enjoyed a long career of 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service in Ashaway, Rhode Island where she retired from. She was a very artistic woman and enjoyed crafts and crocheting...

Dec 2, 2019

Judith Taylor Salter, 77, of Sea Level, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, surrounded by her family at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Terry McInnis. Interment will follow at Nelson Bay Cemetery.

Judith...

Dec 1, 2019

Henry “Rick” Leonard Brandon Jr., 62, of Newport, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center.

He is survived by his daughter, Carra Bastien and husband Eric of Havelock and grandson, Chason Seabury.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and...

Dec 1, 2019

Ms. Joan M. Jennings, 90, of Havelock, passed away Sunday, December 1­, 2019, at her home.

The family is planning a memorial service at a later date.

She is survived by her sons, David W. Jennings and wife Patricia of Havelock and William L. Jennings and wife Donna of Huber, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; and 7...