Obituaries

Joan Ann Brown

Joan Ann Brown

Oct 18, 2017

Joan Ann Brown, 87, of Pine Knoll Shores, took her flight to the heavenly realms Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington.

A Mass will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at St Egbert Catholic Church in Morehead City.

A brilliant and grace filled, a good friend...

J. Almon "Al" English

J. Almon "Al" English

Oct 18, 2017

J. Almon “Al” English, 74, of Pine Knoll Shores, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home.

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

Al bravely served our country in the United States Navy during Vietnam as a Medical Corpsman.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Claude Lee Scott, Jr.

Claude Lee Scott, Jr.

Oct 16, 2017

Claude “Buddy” Lee Scott, Jr. 69, of Morehead City, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 16, 2017 at his home.

The family will conduct a memorial service Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Reece’s Chapel, officiated by Rev. James Chadwick and Rev. Landis Lancaster.

Buddy was born and raised in...

Ila Overman

Ila Overman

Oct 16, 2017

Ila Overman, 72, of Swansboro, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at her home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC 28557.

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Taylor

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Taylor

Oct 16, 2017

Patricia Ann Taylor, 73, of Beaufort, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Original Free Will Baptist Church of Davis with Sister Pat Willis officiating and assisted by Rev. Jimmy Mercer.

Patsy loved helping many customers over her 36...

Naida Lyon Swain

Naida Lyon Swain

Oct 12, 2017

Naida Lyon Swain, 88, of Newport, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Carteret Health Care.

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

Naida is survived by her son, Richard Swain of Newport.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home...

Christopher G. Collins

Christopher G. Collins

Oct 11, 2017

Christopher G. Collins, 62, of Havelock, passed away on Wednesday October 11, 2017, at the Carolina East Medical Center.

Chris served in the US Marine Corp, continuing with the Department of Defense, totaling 40 years altogher.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens; Munden...

John Richard Compton, Jr.

John Richard Compton, Jr.

Oct 11, 2017

John Compton, Jr., 55, of Durham, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Duke Medical Center.

His memorial service will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Ray Connor.

John was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina. He was formally trained and...

Irasema L. Epperson

Irasema L. Epperson

Oct 11, 2017

Irasema L. Epperson 61, of Havelock, passed away on Wednesday, 10/11/2017 at the Carolina East Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm, on Saturday 10/14/2017, at the Ambassador For Christ Church, Havelock.

She is survived by her husband, Dayrel Epperson of Havelock, NC.

She is preceded in death by...

Johnny Wayne Durham, Sr.

Johnny Wayne Durham, Sr.

Oct 11, 2017

Johnny Wayne Durham, Sr., 70, of Newport, went to be with His Lord Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Carteret Health Care.

His funeral service will be held Monday, October 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church in Newport, officiated by Reverend Mitchell Parker. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

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Colleen Gregory Duncan

Colleen Gregory Duncan

Oct 11, 2017

Colleen Gregory Duncan, 87, of Newport, went home to be with Jesus around 6:15pm Wednesday, October 11, 2017 after a brief illness at Carteret Health Care. She is free from all earthly pain and sorrow and we celebrate her homegoing!

Her Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, October 14, 2017 at First Baptist...

Betty Mae McFarland

Betty Mae McFarland

Oct 11, 2017

Betty Mae McFarland, 89, of Morehead City, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Carteret Landing Assisted Living.

Her memorial service will be held Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church in Cedar Point, officiated by Brother J.T. Nichols.

She is survived by her daughter, Frances Hayden of Cape Carteret;...

Marie Ellen (Ambrose)  Duffy

Marie Ellen (Ambrose) Duffy

Oct 10, 2017

Marie Ambrose Duffy, 66, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her home.

There will be a memorial mass Friday, October 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Egberts Catholic Church, officiated by Father Tom Davis.

Marie was originally from Huntington, New York and moved to Carteret County in 1991. She retired from...

Oris E. Ballard, Jr.

Oris E. Ballard, Jr.

Oct 9, 2017

Oris E. Ballard, Jr. 62, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at Pruitt Health Care.

The family will be celebrating his life at a private ceremony.

Oris graduated from the University of Alabama in 2006 with a Bachelors of Arts degree, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities.

He is survived...

Dorothy Jean Davies

Dorothy Jean Davies

Oct 9, 2017

Dorothy Jean Davies went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2017, just a month shy of her 93rd birthday.

Her funeral service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC, officiated by Pastor Norma Waligora and Peter J. Eck. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial...

William Moore

William Moore

Oct 8, 2017

William Moore, 67, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Carteret Health Care.

Services will be announced by Nelson Funeral Home, Richmond, VA.

Darious "DA" Ballou, Jr.

Darious "DA" Ballou, Jr.

Oct 8, 2017

Darious Adron “DA” Ballou, Jr., 67, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Carteret Health Care.

His funeral service will be held 2:30 pm Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Glad Tidings Church with Pastor Tim Marriner and Rev. Shad Barrow officiating. The graveside service will follow at Bayview Cemetery.

DA was born,...

Joyce H. Kelly

Joyce H. Kelly

Oct 8, 2017

Joyce H. Kelly, 73, of Newport went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her residence.

Joyce was a member of the Community Baptist Church where she served as past Treasurer and was a charter member.

She was preceded in death by husband, Louis Franklin Kelly; parents, Phillip Dewey Howell and...

Harold Wright Earp

Harold Wright Earp

Oct 8, 2017

Harold W. Earp, 91, of Morehead City, formerly of Wake County, NC, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his home.

A graveside service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Gethsemane Memorial Park officiated by, John B. Thompson, Jr.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a...

Preston Jule Garrish

Preston Jule Garrish

Oct 7, 2017

Preston Jule Garrish, 94, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Ocracoke United Methodist Church with Reverend Richard Bryant officiating. Interment will follow the service at Howard Cemetery.

Jule served in the US Navy during...

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