Obituaries

Mary Ann Verbetich

Mary Ann Verbetich

Aug 24, 2023

Mary Ann Verbetich, 86, of Davenport, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, North Carolina. Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 7th at St. Faustina Catholic Church in Clermont, FL. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. The...

Janice Mae Smith Chadwick

Janice Mae Smith Chadwick

Aug 23, 2023

Janice Mae Smith Chadwick, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the Beaufort community, passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 70, at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill.

The funeral service to honor Janice's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 26th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev....

Rosa Cappa-Batista

Rosa Cappa-Batista

Aug 23, 2023

Rosa Cappa-Batista, 67, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

 A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date. 

Rosa was born on September 9, 1955, in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, to the late Ramon and Antonia Cappa. She was born with a creative spirit and found joy in working...

Thelma Styron Lewis

Thelma Styron Lewis

Aug 23, 2023

Thelma Styron Lewis, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will celebrate her life with a time of visitation from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., Sunday, August 27th at Munden Funeral Home. Thelma will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park. ...

Karen Virginia Ryder

Karen Virginia Ryder

Aug 22, 2023

Karen Virginia Ryder, 71, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc., Havelock, N.C.

Teresa Cottle

Teresa Cottle

Aug 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Cottle, 61, of Morehead City, North Carolina who passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of August 22, 2023.

Teresa's family and friends will gather to celebrate her life with a memorial service at 7 p.m., Monday, August 28th at Parkview Baptist...

Ronald Wesley Whittaker

Ronald Wesley Whittaker

Aug 21, 2023

Ronald Wesley Whittaker, 67, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, N.C.

Robert Williford

Robert Williford

Aug 21, 2023

Robert Williford, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Robert was born on April 18, 1949, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was a Vietnam veteran. Robert also was the prior owner and operator of Admiral Plumbing, he displayed the same level of commitment, ensuring comfort...

Charles Sabathe

Charles Sabathe

Aug 20, 2023

Charles Sabathe, 77, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Morehead City, N.C.

C. "Ray" Langley

C. "Ray" Langley

Aug 20, 2023

C. Ray Langley, 71, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on August 20, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 26th at the Historical Train Depot, 1001 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557. Light refreshments and visitation with the family will follow.

Ray...

Keith Buck Sr.

Keith Buck Sr.

Aug 20, 2023

Keith Buck Sr., 61, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 23rd, at Crab Point Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Marty Welch. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one...

Elizabeth "Libby" Steadham

Elizabeth "Libby" Steadham

Aug 20, 2023

Elizabeth “Libby” Steadham, 64, of Gloucester, North Carolina, passed away at home on Sunday, August 20, 2023, after an 11-month battle with cancer.

Libby was born on March 16, 1959, in Greensboro, NC to Bart and Margaret Streb. She attended New Hanover High School in Wilmington, graduating with the Class of 1977 before earning a Bachelor's Degree...

Nancy Allen Smithwick

Nancy Allen Smithwick

Aug 18, 2023

Nancy Allen Smithwick, a devoted wife, mother, and respected business owner, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 81, at the Carteret House in her hometown of Newport, North Carolina. Funeral services to honor Nancy's life will be held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, August 20th at Reece's Chapel Baptist Church in Mill Creek,...

Ruth Ann Buday

Ruth Ann Buday

Aug 17, 2023

Ruth Ann Buday, 79, of Havelock, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, presided by Rev. Jim Buchholz. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

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Ronnie Boyd

Ronnie Boyd

Aug 16, 2023

Ronnie Boyd, a beloved son, brother, fiancé, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2023, at the age of 39 at his home in Trent Woods, NC.

A funeral service to celebrate Ronnie's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 24th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery in...

Eric "Jr." Gillikin Jr.

Eric "Jr." Gillikin Jr.

Aug 16, 2023

Eric "Jr" Gillikin Jr., 58, of Otway, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. In accordance with Eric's wishes, the family will celebrate his life privately. Born on January 18, 1965, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Eric and Anneliese "Ann" Gillikin, Eric was a friendly soul who was quite entertaining...

Roy R. Grant Jr.

Roy R. Grant Jr.

Aug 15, 2023

Roy R. Grant Jr., 92, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his home. Roy was born on June 16, 1931, in Bryson City, North Carolina, to the late Roy and Essie Grant. His early years in the Eagle Scouts equipped him with perseverance, discipline, and motivation and helped form him into a...

Michael Edward Turcotte

Michael Edward Turcotte

Aug 14, 2023

Michael Edward Turcotte passed away on August 14, 2023 at the age of 54 in New Bern, North Carolina.

Michael will be interred with full military honors on September 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS. His visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday, August 18th,...

Ross “Dink” Hamilton

Ross “Dink” Hamilton

Aug 14, 2023

Ross “Dink” Hamilton, 76, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

Ross was born on September 17, 1946, in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late Ross Edward Hamilton and Edna Hamilton. Proud of his military commitment, Ross was a decorated Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving 2 tours...

Jon "Todd" Frazier

Jon "Todd" Frazier

Aug 14, 2023

Jon "Todd" Frazier, 71, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, N.C.