Obituaries

Karen Sue Grdinic

Karen Sue Grdinic

Feb 25, 2024

Karen Sue Grdinic, 86, of Newport, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her home.

A funeral service to honor Karen’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, February 28th at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Reverend Kristen Reaves. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Karen was born on...

John Glenn Palombi

John Glenn Palombi

Feb 23, 2024

John Glenn Palombi, 70, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on at his home on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Born on March 7, 1953, in Binghamton, New York, John was the son of the late Augusto and Barbara Palombi. He was a proud U.S. Marine and Army veteran, serving his country with honor and dedication. John was a respected Health...

Annagene "Jean" Martha Young

Annagene "Jean" Martha Young

Feb 23, 2024

Annagene “Jean” Martha Young, 91, of Havelock, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

A private gathering of her family will be held at a later date to honor her life and her legacy.

Jean was the youngest of five children, born on February 2, 1933, in Frankfort, Kentucky. She developed a strong work ethic...

Sterling Ward Gillikin Jr.

Sterling Ward Gillikin Jr.

Feb 23, 2024

Sterling Ward Gillikin Jr., 88, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Sterling’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, February 25th at Cape Carteret Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kevin Clubb. The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the service.  For...

Shawnie "Panda" Adams

Shawnie "Panda" Adams

Feb 22, 2024

Shawnie "Panda" Adams, 29, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

A funeral service to honor Shawnie’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 2nd at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Deacon Wally Calabrese. The family will receive friends following the service. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed...

David "Marty" Adams

David "Marty" Adams

Feb 21, 2024

David "Marty" Adams, 75, of Bullock, NC, formerly from Atlantic Beach, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 16th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by R.V. Hodge. Family will be available at 1:30 p.m. to receive friends prior to service.

Born on May 7,...

Capt. Andrew Arthur "Buddy" Midgett

Capt. Andrew Arthur "Buddy" Midgett

Feb 21, 2024

Capt. Andrew Arthur “Buddy” Midgett, 87, of Morehead City, NC, died peacefully in his home on February 21, 2024.  

A descendant of the famed seafaring Midgett’s of the Outer Banks, Buddy was born in Southport, NC on October 5, 1936.  Like his forebearers, he was a waterman through and through. His father, Pete, was a Chief Bosun Mate in the...

Vladimiras Jersovas

Vladimiras Jersovas

Feb 19, 2024

Vladimiras Jersovas, 55, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, N.C.

Peter "Pete" Francis Caviezel

Peter "Pete" Francis Caviezel

Feb 19, 2024

Peter "Pete" Francis Caviezel, 81, originally of Buckley, Washington, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care, surrounded by family.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 7th at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Ashburn, Virginia.

Born on April 8, 1942, Pete was the fifth of nine children of the...

Ruby Rodriguez

Ruby Rodriguez

Feb 19, 2024

Ruby Rodriguez, 66, of Riverview, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 24th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, NC.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Cremations, Havelock, NC.

Phillip Shirley Jr.

Phillip Shirley Jr.

Feb 19, 2024

Phillip Shirley Jr., 71, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, February 23rd at Munden Funeral Home.

Phillip was born on April 18, 1952, in Wilson, North Carolina. He was known for his exceptional...

William "B-Nut" Bennett Baxter

William "B-Nut" Bennett Baxter

Feb 18, 2024

William "B-Nut" Bennett Baxter, 66, of Havelock, NC, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Dawn Baxter; father, Donald Baxter; daughter, Ashley LeRoy and son-in-law, Joseph LeRoy; son, William Baxter II; granddaughter, Hayley Rowe; and grandson, Hunter LeRoy. 

B-Nut served 24 years as a legendary Flight Engineer for the KC-130 community. He traveled...

Marjorie B. Lindsay

Marjorie B. Lindsay

Feb 18, 2024

Marjorie B. Lindsay, 92, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living.

A memorial service to honor Marjorie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 16th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen and Rev. Patrick Whaley. The family will receive friends one hour prior in the Church Atrium.

Born...

Marion L. Duffy

Marion L. Duffy

Feb 17, 2024

Marion L. Duffy, 107, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, formerly of Wellsville, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Marion was born on July 8, 1916, in Cuba, New York, to the late Herbert and Marie Green. She was a member of the greatest generation. She experienced the Great Depression, 2 Worlds Fairs (Chicago 1933/34 and...

Eva Adelaide Guthrie Willis

Eva Adelaide Guthrie Willis

Feb 15, 2024

Eva Adelaide Guthrie Willis, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor  Adelaide’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 14th  at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Tim Marriner. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the...

Richard "Rick" Carraway

Richard "Rick" Carraway

Feb 15, 2024

Richard “Rick” Carraway, 75, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Rick’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 21st at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Tim Marriner and Rev. Shad Barrow. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Linda Sue Sunderland

Linda Sue Sunderland

Feb 14, 2024

Linda Sue Sunderland, 79, of New Bern, North Carolina, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her home.

The family will plan a service at a later date.

Linda was born on March 30, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Curtis and Lura Clary. She had a deep love for her hometown and cherished memories of...

Betty Ruffin Garner Carpenter

Betty Ruffin Garner Carpenter

Feb 12, 2024

Betty Ruffin Garner Carpenter, 77, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro.

A memorial service to honor Betty’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 24th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Sarah Williams. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service....

Matthew "Jimini" Gilson

Matthew "Jimini" Gilson

Feb 12, 2024

Matthew “Jimini” Gilson, 52, of Newport, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at his home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be announced. The family would welcome guests to visit the home.

Jimini was born on June 2, 1971, in Fayetteville, NC, to Lawrence Gilson and Sandra Baker. Jimini had a passion for the outdoors, especially on the water breathing in the...

Barbara Jean Taylor

Barbara Jean Taylor

Feb 11, 2024

Barbara Jean Taylor, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home.

A funeral service to honor Barbara’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 17th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will take place on Saturday, February 24th, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Pendleton, Indiana. 

Barbara was born on June 29, 1943, in Ansonia,...

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