Obituaries

Donald Richard Pate

Donald Richard Pate

Sep 10, 2013

Donald Richard Pate, 67, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at his home in Newport, he was gathered by his wife, daughter, son, and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Munden Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Mumford officiating. Mr. Pate was a hard working and loving husband, father, and grandpa, and would help...

Brenda  (Tatem)  Graham

Brenda (Tatem) Graham

Sep 8, 2013

Brenda Graham, 70, of Newport, passed away at Carteret General Hospital on Sunday, September 8, 2013. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Garlton George officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Graham was a well loved Wal-Mart greeter for over 15 years. She is survived by her daughter,...

Joseph H.  "Jack" Smith, III

Joseph H. "Jack" Smith, III

Sep 7, 2013

Mr. Joseph Henry Smith III (Jack) of Emerald Isle, North Carolina formerly of Petersburg, Virginia died September 7, 2013 at his home. Jack was preceded in death by his "Bride" of 58 years, Anne Fulghum Smith, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Smith, Jr., and his brother, William Beach Smith. Jack is survived by his son Mr. Joseph Henry...

Roberta  Mae (Pittman)  Mason

Roberta Mae (Pittman) Mason

Sep 6, 2013

Roberta Pittman Mason, 81, of Beaufort, died Friday, September 6, 2013 at her home with family. A funeral will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. David Bruce officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. She is survived by three sons Jerry Kellum and wife Patricia of Beaufort, Larry Kellum and wife Sandra of Bettie,...

Alan Rue Hilbert

Alan Rue Hilbert

Sep 6, 2013

Alan R. Hilbert, 65, of Newport, died Friday, September 6, 2013 at Crystal Bluffs. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Monday at Broad Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Ben Ball officiating. Alan was a computer analyst for the Civil Service and retired after 30 years. He was well loved as a local Beach Music D.J. He was...

Lou Ann  Marie (Gibason)  Norris

Lou Ann Marie (Gibason) Norris

Sep 3, 2013

Lou Ann Marie Norris, 57, of Emerald Isle, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Carolina East Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday at Broad Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Ben Ball officiating. Interment will follow at Broad Creek Community Cemetery. Louann was a loving mother, she loved the beach, having fun and giving and...

Dorothy "Dot" Bray Hall

Dorothy "Dot" Bray Hall

Sep 2, 2013

Dorothy (Dot) Bray Hall was born in Raleigh, NC on July 25, 1929. She went to be with Jesus on September 2, 2013. A  memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday at Bogue Banks Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Bath officiating. Dot was a woman of deep faith and conviction, she showered unconditional love and acceptance on evryone...

Rodney "Shane" Willis

Rodney "Shane" Willis

Aug 31, 2013

Rodney "Shane" Willis, 43, of Davis, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Carolina East Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at Smyrna Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Kenneth Dixon officiating. Interment will follow at Oscar Davis Cemetery. He was an artist, a friend, a brother, a cousin, and a nephew. A man who's talents were...

Reid A.  Harris

Reid A. Harris

Aug 29, 2013

No services will be held.

Earl Rutter

Earl Rutter

Aug 28, 2013

Earl Rutter, 69, of Havelock, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Crystal Coast Hospice House. A memorial service will be held 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Rev. Jim Daub officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. Mr. Rutter retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, and was...

Billie G.  Johnson

Billie G. Johnson

Aug 27, 2013

Billie G. Johnson, 84, of Morehead City, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Harborview Health Care Center in Morehead City. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Friday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Lowery officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Mr. Johnson was born in Bristol, VA. He joined the U.S....

John Christopher Morgan

John Christopher Morgan

Aug 26, 2013

John Christopher Morgan, 25, of Evanston, IL, passed away August 26, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, September 7th at Glad Tidings Church with Rev. Dennis Evans and Rev. Jack Mumford officiating. John was a member of Glad Tidings Church where he was involved with the Royal Rangers and Pinebox Derby. He was a 2006 graduate...

Jeffery Baxter, Sr.

Jeffery Baxter, Sr.

Aug 26, 2013

Jeffery Baxter,Sr., 72, of Atlantic, died Monday, August 26, 2013 at his home. A graveside service will be held 4:00 pm Thursday at Atlantic Community Cemetery with Rev. Terry McInnis officiating. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Baxter of the home; four daughters, Clara Baxter and husband Johnnie and Penny Baxter and husband Melvin Styron all of Atlantic, Sierra...

Helen Wells (Smith)  Robinson

Helen Wells (Smith) Robinson

Aug 25, 2013

Helen Smith Robinson, 86, of Atlantic, died Sunday, August 25, 2013 peacefully at home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Anderson and Rev. Terry McInnis officiating. Interment will follow at Atlantic Community Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson retired from N.C. Department of Transporation at Cedar Island Ferry. She...

Betsy Ross (Lewis)  Lawrence

Betsy Ross (Lewis) Lawrence

Aug 25, 2013

Betsy Ross Lewis Lawrence, 83, of Morehead City, died Sunday, August 25, 2013 peacefully at her home surrounded by family. A funeral will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at St. Peter's United Methodist Church with Rev. Karl Zorowski and Rev. Ben Ball officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Betsy was a member of St. Peter's UMC where she...

Robert Roy Friend

Robert Roy Friend

Aug 24, 2013

Robert Friend, 69, of Newport, died Saturday, August 24, 2013 peacefully at home. A private family service will be held at a later date. He is survived by two sons Joseph Friend of the home, and Jeffrey Friend of the home; seven grandchildren; a sister Jean Greene of Michigan; and two brothers David Friend of Georgia, and Vern Friend of...

Richard  Goodwin

Richard Goodwin

Aug 22, 2013

Richard Goodwin, 54, of Havelock, died Thursday, August 22, 2013. No services will be held.

Terry Jean (Smith)  Morgan

Terry Jean (Smith) Morgan

Aug 22, 2013

Terry Jean Morgan, 66, of Havelock, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held 2:30 Sunday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Manley Rose officiating. She is survived by her husband Dewey Morgan of the home; a son Jimmy Godby of Newport; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers Irvin...

Edith Mae (Taylor)  Jarman

Edith Mae (Taylor) Jarman

Aug 22, 2013

Edith Taylor Jarman, 94, of Havelock, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Center. A funeral will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Harlowe United Methodist Church with Rev. Kelli Sorg and Rev. Jim Marshburn officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery. Edith was a member of Harlowe United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons...

Willie Thompson Pittman, Sr.

Willie Thompson Pittman, Sr.

Aug 20, 2013

Willie T. Pittman, Sr., 72, of Newport, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Munden Funeral Home with Rev. Peter Minks officiating. Willie worked as a commercial fisherman all his life. He is survived by two children, a daughter, Julia Ann Pittman of Bridgeton, NC, and...