Obituaries

Fiore Michael DeRogatis Jr.

Fiore Michael DeRogatis Jr.

Apr 2, 2024

Fiore Michael DeRogatis Jr., 67, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, formerly of Berlin, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

Beloved son of the late Georgianna and Fiore DeRogatis. Also preceded in death by his sister, Debbe Ann Winder, nee DeRogatis. 

Survived by his niece, Staci Magnolia Winder, and his uncles George and Richard Hofacker, and...

Billy Lee Calisterio Jr.

Billy Lee Calisterio Jr.

Apr 2, 2024

Billy Lee Calisterio Jr., 25, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Billy's life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 14th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Born on August 4, 1998, Billy was born in raised in Newport, NC, and was a graduate of West Carteret High School.

Billy was...

George Vernon Smith

George Vernon Smith

Apr 1, 2024

George Vernon Smith, 76 of Morehead City, NC, died at Autumn Care of Raeford, NC on April 1, 2024. 

George was born in Winston Salem, NC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Otis Smith. He lived in Lexington, NC for about 40 years before moving to Morehead City, NC. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Smith; his parents;...

Dr. George Thomas Ward Sr.

Dr. George Thomas Ward Sr.

Mar 31, 2024

Dr. George Thomas Ward Sr., 85, of Harkers Island, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Carteret Health Care, surrounded by family.

Tom, as he was known, was born on August 2, 1938, in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Walter and Nell Ward. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, Captain, and lifelong friend to many. He...

Ruth Dowdy Morton

Ruth Dowdy Morton

Mar 30, 2024

Ruth Dowdy Morton born February 19, 1951, left us on March 30, 2024. 

Affectionately known as Penny to those who knew her best. Daughter of Erven and Gelita; Sister to Linda, Barron, and Jo; Wife of Jesse; Mother of Patrick and Kelly; Nana to Isaac, Dalton, Eric, Nick, Seth, Shelby, Gabe, Scot, and Sarah; and Great-Grandmother to Bellamy and Emmitt. 

She was...

Robin Ann Lord

Robin Ann Lord

Mar 29, 2024

Robin Ann Lord, 70, of Marshallberg, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, at her home.

Robin was born on April 16, 1953, to the late Robert and Avis Salisbury. She was born in Catskill, New York, and grew up just north of there in Coxsackie. 

Robin was blessed with 30 wonderful years with her life companion and fiancé,...

Raymond Harold Guthrie

Raymond Harold Guthrie

Mar 28, 2024

Raymond Harold Guthrie, 82 of Empire, Louisiana, formerly of Salter Path, North Carolina, passed away on March 28, 2024, at West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana, surrounded by his family whom he loved dearly.

Born on February 11, 1942, Raymond was the son of the late Cecil and Georgia Guthrie. He worked hard as a commercial fisherman in North Carolina before...

Gary Lynn Baumer

Gary Lynn Baumer

Mar 28, 2024

CWO4, Gary Lynn Baumer (USMC, Ret.), 66, of Havelock, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home.

A funeral service to honor Gary's life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 5th at First Baptist Church in Havelock. For those unable to attend, the funeral service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral...

Barbara A. Segreto

Barbara A. Segreto

Mar 27, 2024

Barbara A. Segreto, 77, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Barbara’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 6th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Ron Estes. The family will receive friends following the service.

Barbara was born on September 4, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas,...

Jennifer Barnes Trujillo

Jennifer Barnes Trujillo

Mar 26, 2024

Mrs. Jennifer Barnes Trujillo, 43, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on March 26, 2024. 

A memorial service to honor Jennifer’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Darrell Williams. The family will receive friends from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., prior to the service.  For those unable to attend, the...

Herbert Feller

Herbert Feller

Mar 26, 2024

Herbert Feller, 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear Life Center in Wilmington.

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

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

Gail Goodwin Lung

Gail Goodwin Lung

Mar 25, 2024

Gail Goodwin Lung, 77, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Carteret County, NC, passed away the evening of Monday, March 25, 2024, in Greensboro, NC.

Judith Gail Goodwin was born in Washington, NC, on May 24, 1946.  Her father and mother soon thereafter moved Gail and her older brother, Bruce Davis Goodwin, back home to Morehead City.  A Moreheader bred, she was...

Betty Jo Wood Carter

Betty Jo Wood Carter

Mar 25, 2024

Betty Jo Wood Carter, 83, of Peletier, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at her home.

A gathering of family and friends will be announced at a later date.

Betty was born on April 5, 1940, to the late Joe and Mary Wood. Born in Surry County, she grew up in the majestic mountains of North Carolina.

Betty was blessed...

Patricia "Pat" McClain

Patricia "Pat" McClain

Mar 24, 2024

Patricia “Pat” McClain, 85, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Pat was born on May 13, 1938, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Ernest and Lola Horton. She dedicated her life to the real estate industry, which was her passion. Pat lived in Hampstead and served the Topsail area in her real...

Joyce Powell

Joyce Powell

Mar 23, 2024

Joyce Powell, 85, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will have a graveside service, Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 2 p.m., Russell Family Cemetery in Bogue.

Joyce was born on June 1, 1938, in Bogue, NC, to the late John and Beulah Russell. She grew up with a compassionate heart and a...

Joan Elizabeth Fields

Joan Elizabeth Fields

Mar 22, 2024

Joan Elizabeth Fields, 84, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Joan’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Joan was born on October 27, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late...

Elsie Macon Sapp

Elsie Macon Sapp

Mar 22, 2024

Elsie Dail Macon Sapp, 92, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at her home.

Elsie was born June 13th, 1931 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Hal Thomas Macon and Elsie Warren Macon. 

Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Baxter Boone Sapp Jr., who she was married to for 65 years; her mother,...

Marilyn R. Squillo

Marilyn R. Squillo

Mar 22, 2024

Marilyn R. Squillo, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Grantsbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Marilyn was born on April 24, 1940, in Schenectady, New York, to the late Frank and Rose McEckron. She was a loving wife of 58 years, a wonderful mother to her girls, and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother.

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Michael Wilson Murray

Michael Wilson Murray

Mar 21, 2024

Michael Wilson Murray, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

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

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

Michael Eugene Maddin

Michael Eugene Maddin

Mar 20, 2024

Michael Eugene Maddin, 54, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

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

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

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