Obituaries

Josiah Atticus Bell

Josiah Atticus Bell

May 15, 2019

Baby Josiah Atticus Bell, of Cape Carteret, passed away Wednesday, May 15­, 2019, at UNC Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Open Door Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Bryan Hart.

Josiah had a difficult time on earth and after 39 days, he was called...

Liam DeVoe Okkerse

Liam DeVoe Okkerse

May 14, 2019

Liam DeVoe Okkerse, 5, of Havelock, passed away Tuesday, May 14­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

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

Austin Waylon Potter

Austin Waylon Potter

May 14, 2019

Austin Waylon Potter, 24, of Havelock, passed away Tuesday, May 14­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Oceana Pier, Atlantic Beach, NC.

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

Arrangements by Munden...

Jeanette Willis Morris

Jeanette Willis Morris

May 14, 2019

Jeanette Willis Morris, 82, of Smyrna, passed away Tuesday, May 14­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ray Gaskins. Interment will follow at the Willis Family Cemetery in Smyrna.

Jeanette was born at...

Margaret "Peggy" Hinton Sarratt

Margaret "Peggy" Hinton Sarratt

May 13, 2019

Margaret “Peggy” Hinton Sarratt, 74, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019, at her daughter’s home in North Carolina.

The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.

Peggy was the daughter of the late Everett and Elizabeth “Betty” Hinton of Gaffney, South Carolina and wife of the...

JB Samuel Bell

JB Samuel Bell

May 10, 2019

JB Samuel Bell, 74, of Newport, passed away Friday, May 10­, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Reece’s Chapel Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor James Chadwick. Interment will follow at the Lilly Cemetery.

JB was a dedicated man who...

Aaron Lehman

Aaron Lehman

May 8, 2019

Aaron Lehman, 53, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Amariah Garner Cemetery, officiated by Edward Berringer.

Aaron started a lifelong career in the grocery business with Town and Country. He later became store manager...

Sadie Willis Lewis

Sadie Willis Lewis

May 8, 2019

Sadie Willis Lewis, 89, of Otway, passed away Wednesday, May 8­, 2019, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Willie Willis Cemetery on Harkers Island, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose, Jr.

Sadie was born and raised in Broad...

Gary Dale Neal

Gary Dale Neal

May 6, 2019

Gary Dale Neal, 73, of Beaufort, passed away Monday, May 6­, 2019, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Stacy Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ernest Laxton, Jr. and Rev. Ralph Douglas Neal.

Gary received the commission of Kentucky Colonel which is...

James "Jim" Fredrick Ritchey

James "Jim" Fredrick Ritchey

May 6, 2019

James “Jim” Fredrick Ritchey, 86, of Davis, passed away Monday, May 6­, 2019, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Davis Original Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Daniel Melton and Rev. Ed Renfrow.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States...

Melva Lee Teachey

Melva Lee Teachey

May 5, 2019

Melva Lee Teachey, 91, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday May 7, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City and will be officiated by Reverend John Carswell. A  graveside...

Thomas Richmond Johnston, Sr.

Thomas Richmond Johnston, Sr.

May 4, 2019

Thomas Richmond Johnston, Sr., 71, of Emerald Isle, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at his home.

The family will have a private service to honor the life of Thomas.

Tom was born November 13, 1947, in Corpus Cristi, Texas. He spent most of his adult life working as a...

Virginia C. Fuerst

Virginia C. Fuerst

May 3, 2019

Virginia C. Fuerst, 96, of Newport, went home Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.

There will be a private service in her honor. She is to be buried at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery next to her husband.

Virginia enjoyed going to Glad Tidings Church...

Blake Edward Lewis

Blake Edward Lewis

May 3, 2019

Blake Edward Lewis, 59, of Gloucester, passed away Friday, May 3­, 2019, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Vergie Mae Cemetery on Harkers Island, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose, Jr.

Blake was born and raised in the Down...

Rena Manning

Rena Manning

May 1, 2019

Rena Manning, 90, of Beaufort, passed away Wednesday, May 1­, 2019, at Pruitt Health in Sea Level.

Services will take place in Memphis, Tennessee.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC and Memphis Memorial Park...

Autumn Lynn Taylor

Autumn Lynn Taylor

Apr 30, 2019

Autumn Lynn Taylor, 23, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Autumn graduated with the Class of 2013 at West Carteret High School. As a talented flutist, she excelled during her 7 years of...

Joyce Newman Smith

Joyce Newman Smith

Apr 30, 2019

Joyce Newman Smith, 62, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, April 30­, 2019, at her home.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Newport, officiated by James E. Newman.

Joyce was a member of the Morehead...

Nola Mae Willis

Nola Mae Willis

Apr 29, 2019

Nola Mae Willis, 96, of Harkers Island, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Free Grace Wesleyan Church, on Harkers Island, officiated by Rev. Clint Nelson and Rev. Patrick Whaley. Interment will follow at...

William "Bill" Baskowski

William "Bill" Baskowski

Apr 29, 2019

William “Bill” S. Baskowski, 94, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, April 29­, 2019, at his home.

Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Paratrooper Division. He was in the European Theater during World War II, where he received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

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Kathy Summers Powell-Guy

Kathy Summers Powell-Guy

Apr 28, 2019

Kathy Summers Powell-Guy, 63, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019, in the comfort of her home.

Kathy was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. Not only was she dedicated to her family and friends, but also to her career as well. She was employed at Chalk and...