Obituaries

Catherine Ballew Bragg

Catherine Ballew Bragg

Jul 23, 2023

Catherine Ballew Bragg, 89, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Bayview Nursing Home.

Her graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 27th, at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Don Hadley. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 26th at Munden...

Major David W. Jennings, USMC Retired

Major David W. Jennings, USMC Retired

Jul 21, 2023

Major David W. Jennings, USMC Retired, 74, of Havelock, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2nd at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Johnnie L. Wright II. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to...

Raymond C. Houghton, M.D.

Raymond C. Houghton, M.D.

Jul 19, 2023

Dr. Raymond C. Houghton, an esteemed New Bern physician and civic leader who retired to pursue his many passions in rural Carteret County, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at age 96.

Dr. Houghton delivered thousands of babies as one of a relatively small number of obstetrician/gynecologists practicing in the area at the time, often spending hours at...

Agatha Lynn Moore

Agatha Lynn Moore

Jul 19, 2023

Agatha Lynn Moore, 61, of Stacy, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Pruitt Health - Neuse in New Bern. Her memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 26th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. The family will receive friends one hour prior. She will be laid to rest privately at...

Helene Elaine DeGeorge

Helene Elaine DeGeorge

Jul 19, 2023

Helene Elaine DeGeorge, 78, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Caterer Health Care. Helene was born on January 31, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Harry and Helen Jones. Helene grew up in Wantagh, New York, and attended Nursing School at Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. She retired from...

Elizabeth "Betty" Bone

Elizabeth "Betty" Bone

Jul 18, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Bone, passed away at home surrounded by her beloved family Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Born February 12, 1938, in Philadelphia PA, Betty was raised by her parents Otto and Lizbeth Hoffmann. She was the youngest of three girls. She retired as an accountant from Belks and enjoyed retirement at the beach. She had a great Christian faith...

John T. Overton

John T. Overton

Jul 17, 2023

John T. Overton, 46, of Harkers Island, NC (formerly Raleigh and Durham) passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.

John was a 1995 graduate of Cresset Christian Academy in Durham. He then attended Campbell University where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. John was a singer with a beautiful baritone voice. John sang in...

Linda Gail LeNeave

Linda Gail LeNeave

Jul 17, 2023

Linda Gail LeNeave, 78, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at her home. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Linda was born on December 14, 1944, in Selma, North Carolina, to the late Hallie Moscow LeNeave and Nancy Mae LeNeave. Linda had a passion for art, drawing,...

Ellen Margaret Parson

Ellen Margaret Parson

Jul 16, 2023

Ellen Margaret Parson, 82, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her home.

Her funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 21st at St. Egbert Catholic Church, presided by Rev.  Ryszard Kolodziej. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday,...

Denise Hope Commander

Denise Hope Commander

Jul 16, 2023

Denise Hope Commander, 71, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Carteret Health Care.

Denise was born on March 28, 1952, to the late Albert and Phyllis Ikerd. Denise and her husband Doug, came to Carteret County from Pensacola, Florida. Doug worked at Cherry Point and Denise was a stay at home mom. When...

William "Bill" Cox

William "Bill" Cox

Jul 16, 2023

William “Bill” Cox of Merrimon, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Jean;  daughter, Cindy; son, Fred;  stepdaughter, Carroll; brothers, Steve, David, and Jerry; 6 grandchildren; and 2 step-grandchildren.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in...

Sandra Mills Morgan

Sandra Mills Morgan

Jul 16, 2023

Sandra Mills Morgan, 76, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. The family will have a celebration of her life at a later date. Sandra was born on April 9, 1947, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Lemuel and Phylis Mills. Recently moving to the Crystal Coast, Sandra lived the majority...

Donald Jesse Clark

Donald Jesse Clark

Jul 14, 2023

Donald Jesse Clark, 90, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 18th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Grady Simpson. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Charlotte Wright Willis

Charlotte Wright Willis

Jul 14, 2023

Charlotte Wright Willis, 91, of Davis, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at her home. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 18th at Davis First Baptist. She will be laid to rest privately at Oscar Davis Cemetery. Charlotte was born on December 21, 1931, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the...

William "Billy" Freeman

William "Billy" Freeman

Jul 13, 2023

William "Billy" Freeman, 74, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 19th at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), officiated by Rev. Phil Patrick. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6...

Dorothy Barnett Silvera

Dorothy Barnett Silvera

Jul 12, 2023

Dorothy Barnett Silvera, 66, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away at East Carolina University Medical Center in Greenville, NC, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, she is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 20th at Grace Baptist Church in Newport, officiated by Rev. Dwayne...

Artie Penello

Artie Penello

Jul 12, 2023

Artie Penello, 94, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at Carteret Health Care on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Artie was born on May 21, 1929, in Queens, New York, to the late Frank and Frieda Penello. He loved fishing and spent many happy hours enjoying the peacefulness of the water and of course the thrill of...

Allen Henry

Allen Henry

Jul 12, 2023

Allen Henry, 68, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center, surrounded by his family and his favorite music. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Sunday, July 16th at Munden Funeral Home. Allen was born on January 6, 1955, in...

Lula Mae Mason Golden

Lula Mae Mason Golden

Jul 12, 2023

Lula Mae Mason Golden, 80, of Stacy, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Carteret Health Care

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 15th at Stacy Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ernest Laxton. Interment will follow at the Stacy Community Cemetery....

Kim A. Rains

Kim A. Rains

Jul 11, 2023

Kim A. Rains, 59, of Atlantic Beach, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Carteret Health Care after battling a long illness.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, July 17th at Munden Funeral Home.

Kim was born on September 29, 1963, in Kinston to Sonny and Ann Rains. She grew...

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