Obituaries
Donna Lynn Simpson
Aug 14, 2017
Donna Lynn Simpson, 59, of Newport, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at Carteret Health Care.
Donna is survived by her daughters, Heather Currie of Havelock and Holly Simpson of Newport; sisters, Lynda Simpson of California, Kay Simpson of Michigan; grandchildren, Christopher, Zackary, Joshua, Rebecca, Andrew; and beloved dog Bandit.
She was preceded in death...
Oleta "Pete" Griffin Bunch
Aug 14, 2017
Oleta “Pete” Griffin Bunch, 93, of Newport, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at the Croatan Nursing and Rehab Center.
Her funeral service will be held Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church in Newport, officiated by Rev. Mitchell Parker. Burial will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery.
Oleta...
Monica Emmons Melkonian
Aug 13, 2017
Monica Emmons Melkonian, 36, of Havelock, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the Vidant Medical Center.
Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Munden Funeral Home and Cremations Chapel, Havelock, NC.
She is survived by her husband, Korey Melkonian of Havelock; father, Richard Emmons and...
Keith Nolan Bowen, Jr.
Aug 13, 2017
Keith Nolan Bowen, Jr., 39, of Winston Salem, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Monday, August 21, 2017 at Beck's Baptist Church, 5505 Becks Church Rd, Winston Salem, with Rev. Toby L. Shope officiating
Keith is survived by wife, Lauren Grace Bowen of...
Tina Mae Dowdy Small
Aug 11, 2017
Tina Mae Dowdy Small, 80, of Newport, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 at Carolina East Medical Center.
Memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 4 p.m. at Reece’s Chapel in Mill Creek, officiated by Rev. James Chadwick. Inurnment will follow at Bayview Cemetery in Mill Creek.
Born and reared in New...
Thomas Ivey Carraway
Aug 11, 2017
Thomas Ivey Carraway, 92, of Beaufort, died quietly at home on Friday, August 11, 2017.
His funeral service will be held Monday, August 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Taylor W. Mills. Burial will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort.
Thomas was born and raised...
Sgt. Major John "Rip" Winston Collins
Aug 10, 2017
Sgt. Major John “Rip” Winston Collins, 85, of Morehead City, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 due to a battle with cancer.
Rip served 30 years in the Marine Corps., serving at 8th & 1 in Washington, DC. He served in Korea in 1950 and served 2 tours in Vietnam. Rip received several awards for his service...

Barbara Ann Erdman
Aug 7, 2017
Barbara Ann Erdman, 69, of Havelock, NC, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.
Her funeral will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, August 11, 2017 at Munden Funeral Home & Cremations in Havelock, with Rev. J.M. Durner officiating.
Barbara was a well-respected woman who was kind and...
Loris "Larry" Deward Rogers, Jr.
Aug 2, 2017
Loris, “Larry”, Deward Rogers, Jr., 72, of Havelock, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Munden Funeral Home Cremations in Havelock with Jason Leighton officiating.
Larry is survived by his sisters, Linda Geissinger and husband Richard, of...
Samuel Levi Blasiman
Aug 1, 2017
Samuel Levi Blasiman, 60, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Carteret Health Care.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 5 p.m. at the Atlantic Community Cemetery, officiated by Missionary of Music Darrell Doershuk.
Samuel is survived by his fiancé Kristen Dolan of the home; brothers, Richard A....
Marie Newsome
Aug 1, 2017
Marie Newsome, 89, of Morehead City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Glad Tidings Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Tim Marriner. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery...
Douglas Campen
Jul 31, 2017
Douglas “Doug” Campen, 63, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2017 at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores.
Doug was born in Norfolk, VA, and moved to Cape Carteret at 16...

Beverly Ackert Williams
Jul 30, 2017
Beverly Jean Ackert Williams, 60, of Welcome, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Lexington.
Her funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, August 5, 2017 at St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Supplee officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport.
Beverly grew up...

Dolores Rose
Jul 30, 2017
Dolores Rose, 82, of Atlantic, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Carteret Health Care.
Her funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Adam Self officiating. Interment will follow at Over The Brook Cemetery.
She is survived by her sons, Tim Rose and husband...

Wesley "Buddy" R. Jones
Jul 29, 2017
Wesley “Buddy” R. Jones, 67, of Peletier, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Carteret Health Care.
There will be a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Peletier Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Chad Blanton.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Jones of the home; daughter, Tracy Jones...

Marie K. Justen
Jul 29, 2017
Marie K. Justen, 80, of Sea Level, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Pruitt Health – Sea Level.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC 28557.
Marilyn Murdoch
Jul 29, 2017
Marilyn Murdoch, 76, of Newport, went to her heavenly home to be with our Father on Saturday, July 29th 2017 at Carteret Health Care.
The Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017, at Wildwood Presbyterian Church with Reverend Robbie Phillips officiating. Marilyn was a loving wife to her husband for almost...
Darious Parker Ballou
Jul 29, 2017
Darious Parker Ballou, 21, of Morehead City, passed away Saturday July 29, 2017.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Glad Tidings Church, officiated by Reverend Terry Johnson and Reverend Tim Mariner. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery.
Darious was a graduate of West Carteret High where he was...
Carol Guthrie Vance
Jul 29, 2017
Carol Guthrie Vance, 80, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri.
There will be a Mass of Resurrection service at 11 am, Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, North Carolina, officiated by Father William Upah. Interment to follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.
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Lois Elizabeth Strube
Jul 29, 2017
Lois E. Strube, 87, of Pine Knoll Shores, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at her home.
Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC 28557.
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