Obituaries

Debbie Fisher

Debbie Fisher

May 27, 2024

Debbie Fisher, 61, of Newport, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Debbie was born on May 17, 1963, in Beacon, New York. Debbie loved her lifelong career with Mary Kay where she worked as a consultant since 1989. Her commitment to the motto "Saving Faces" became the driving force...

Ted Howard Conway

Ted Howard Conway

May 27, 2024

Ted Howard Conway, 88, of Sea Level, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 30th at Nelson Bay Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Ken Saleeby.

Born on March 25, 1936, in Beaufort, North Carolina, Ted was the son of the late...

Marilyn Ann Bellinger

Marilyn Ann Bellinger

May 26, 2024

Marilyn Ann Bellinger, 79, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her home.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

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

Jimmie "John" Goodwin Jr.

Jimmie "John" Goodwin Jr.

May 26, 2024

Jimmie “John” Goodwin Jr., 60, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his home.

A funeral service to honor John’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 30th at Pilgrims Rest Free Will Baptist Church on Cedar Island, officiated by Rev. Nelson Koonce. Interment will follow at Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will...

Midori Ishikawa Railey

Midori Ishikawa Railey

May 25, 2024

Midori Ishikawa Railey, age 97, died peacefully at her home in Emerald Isle, NC, on May 25, 2024. 

She was born July 28, 1926, in Urasoe-son, Okinawa, Japan. She was one of eight children born to Seikichi Ishikawa and Yasue Sakuda along with brothers Seiso, Seitaro, Minoru, and Katsumasa; and sisters Chiyo, Harue, and Hatsue. 

The family suffered greatly during World War...

Douglas Earl Guthrie Jr.

Douglas Earl Guthrie Jr.

May 25, 2024

Douglas E. Guthrie Jr., 71, of Newport, North Carolina, died peacefully at the Crystal Coast Hospice House on Saturday, May 25, 2024, with his beloved wife, Loretta, by his side. Douglas is no longer in pain or suffering.

A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 29th at All Saints Anglican Church in Newport, officiated...

George Quichocho Acfalle

George Quichocho Acfalle

May 24, 2024

George Quichocho Acfalle, 69, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center

A funeral mass to honor George’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, June 6th at Annunciation Catholic Church. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m., Thursday,...

Bonnie "Mawmaw" Bellomy

Bonnie "Mawmaw" Bellomy

May 24, 2024

Bonnie “Mawmaw” Bellomy, 81, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Born on June 2, 1942, in Huntington, West Virginia, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Naomi Perdue. In 1962, she married her sweetheart, Bob. Bonnie found true fulfillment in her roles as a devoted wife, loving mother,...

William C. See

William C. See

May 22, 2024

William C. See, 66, of Newport, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date. Please contact the family for service information.

William was born on October 6, 1957, in Coney Island, NY, to the late Howard and Joan See. He was married to Karen for 45 wonderful years....

Sunny Micha Grant

Sunny Micha Grant

May 21, 2024

Baby Sunny Micha Grant went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024.

He was the son of Jayquan and Sarah Smith of New Bern.

He is survived by his parents, grandparents, Erica and Dean Reynolds, Troy Grant and Shamecca Best.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Cremations, Havelock.

Adeline L. Donahue

Adeline L. Donahue

May 20, 2024

Adeline L. Donahue, 90, of Havelock, NC and formerly of Virginia Beach, VA and Franklin, MA passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC. 

On Saturday, May 25, 2024, a visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at H. D. Oliver Funeral Home ~ Laskin Road Chapel. A graveside service...

Earl Mason Hinson

Earl Mason Hinson

May 19, 2024

Earl Mason Hinson, a dedicated husband, father, and Marine Corps Veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on July 11, 1933, Earl lived a life marked by service, dedication, and hard work.

funeral service to honor Earl’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead...

Gwendolyn Anne Sorey Schultz

Gwendolyn Anne Sorey Schultz

May 17, 2024

Gwendolyn Anne Sorey Schultz, 89, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024. 

A memorial service to honor Gwen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 31st at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. James Daub. The family invites you to join them for a light reception following the service.

Born on October...

John Alexander Wood

John Alexander Wood

May 16, 2024

John A. Wood “Woody”, 73, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 26th, at Lighthouse Community Church in Stacy. 

John was born on August 2, 1950, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to the late Joseph and Mary Wood. He served in the United States Marine...

Emma Nelson Smith

Emma Nelson Smith

May 16, 2024

Emma Nelson Smith, 81, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service to honor Emma’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 24th at Cedar Island Community Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Kevin Stott.

Emma was born on December 9, 1942, to the late Luther and Louise Nelson. She was born...

GySgt. Donald "Don" Charles Leppert, USMC Retired

GySgt. Donald "Don" Charles Leppert, USMC Retired

May 15, 2024

GySgt. Donald "Don" Charles Leppert, USMC Retired, 80, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Don’s memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 21st at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Havelock, officiated by Rev. James Daub. 

Don was born on June 27, 1943, in Geneva, Illinois, to...

Officer Branden R. Swisher

Officer Branden R. Swisher

May 14, 2024

Officer Branden R.  Swisher, 23, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center, following a short yet courageous battle with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.

A memorial service to honor Branden’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Eric Dougherty. The family...

Wanda June Smith

Wanda June Smith

May 14, 2024

Wanda June Smith, aged 82, a beacon of loving kindness and joy, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, in Bonifay, Florida.

Born on December 18, 1941, in Greensburg, Indiana, Wanda's life was a testament to love, laughter, and the deep bonds of family. Wanda's journey brought her from the place of her birth to the warm community of Marianna, Florida,...

Donald "Don" Coats

Donald "Don" Coats

May 14, 2024

Donald "Don" Coats, 90, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service for Don will be held at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, details will be shared once finalized.

Don was born on July 31, 1933, in Johnston County, NC, to the late James Malcom and Carra Belle Wallace Coats. 

Don Coats...

Robert "Bobby" Wayne Cates

Robert "Bobby" Wayne Cates

May 12, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Wayne Cates, 82, of Newport, NC, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at ECU Health in Greenville, NC, due to injuries from a motorcycle accident. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2nd at Victory Baptist Church in Newport, NC, officiated by Pastor Roger Whaley.

Bobby was born in Durham, NC to the late...

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