Obituaries

Susan Ruth Warren

Susan Ruth Warren

Jun 30, 2023

Susan Ruth Warren, 86, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 30, 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. in Morehead City, N.C.

Alice Margaret Wear Dierker

Alice Margaret Wear Dierker

Jun 29, 2023

In the early morning hours of Thursday, June 29, 2023, Alice Margaret (Wear) Dierker of Newport, NC passed from this life surrounded with all the grace, dignity and love that she had shown others throughout her whole life.

She was born Alice Margaret Wear in Carthage, IL on January 19, 1938 to Roberta Leota Render and Vernon...

Norma Jean Chelgren Alexew

Norma Jean Chelgren Alexew

Jun 29, 2023

Norma Jean Chelgren Alexew, 90, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Norma Jean was born on November 8, 1932, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, to the late Harold and Arlene Chelgren. As a registered nurse, Norma Jean blessed numerous lives with the skill and the special care she...

William "Larry" Garner

William "Larry" Garner

Jun 28, 2023

William "Larry" Garner, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 2nd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Dwayne Ebron. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until...

Gladys M. Makara

Gladys M. Makara

Jun 27, 2023

Gladys M. Makara, 98, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 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. in Morehead City, N.C.

Rocky Vern Taylor

Rocky Vern Taylor

Jun 27, 2023

Rocky Vern Taylor, 67, of Gales Creek, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 30th at Munden Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.   (See the link below for the Service Bulletin.)...

Katherine "Kat" Jones

Katherine "Kat" Jones

Jun 25, 2023

Katherine "Kat" Jones, 64, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Katherine, affectionately known to all as "Kat", was born on April 18, 1959, in Leesville, Louisiana to the late Thomas and Mattie Edwards. Kat and her husband, Eddie, enjoyed life together to the fullest. They especially enjoyed...

Janice Virginia Ferrier

Janice Virginia Ferrier

Jun 25, 2023

Janice Virginia Ferrier, 70, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Janice was born on September 25, 1952, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to the late James and Virginia Harper. From a young age, she had a tender heart for animals, always taking the time to nurture and...

Tina Ann Nelson

Tina Ann Nelson

Jun 24, 2023

Tina Ann Nelson, 54, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at her 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.

Lt Col. USAF (ret) Ronald J. “Rip” Manion

Lt Col. USAF (ret) Ronald J. “Rip” Manion

Jun 24, 2023

Lt Col. USAF (ret) Ronald J. “Rip” Manion, 90, of Pine Knoll Shores NC, husband to his high school sweetheart for 60+ years, the late Dorothy T, “Dot” (Nolen) Manion, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Shinko) Manion.  Ron attended North Catholic High...

Kenneth Douglas McKenzie

Kenneth Douglas McKenzie

Jun 24, 2023

Kenneth Douglas McKenzie, 76, of Peletier, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 29th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Tim Marriner. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior.

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Cathy Ann Cole

Cathy Ann Cole

Jun 23, 2023

Cathy Ann Cole, 65, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 8th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Richard Derreth. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend,...

Lana Arlene Rose

Lana Arlene Rose

Jun 23, 2023

Lana Arlene Rose, 71, of Havelock, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Carteret Health Care, with her family by her side. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 30th at Harkers Island Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by Rev. Dell Murphy and Brother Anthony Nelson. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Lavinia Gertrude Guthrie

Lavinia Gertrude Guthrie

Jun 20, 2023

Lavinia Gertrude Guthrie, 97, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Genesis Healthcare - Siler City Center, Siler City, NC. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 26th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3606 Country Club Road, Morehead City, NC. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial...

Nancy Patricia Shannon

Nancy Patricia Shannon

Jun 20, 2023

Nancy "Nitchka" Patricia Shannon, 75, of Albany, New York, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home in Havelock, North Carolina. Nancy, known to her friends and loved ones as Nitchka, was born on October 26, 1947, in Albany, New York, to the late Helen Piniaha and William Thordsen. After high school and college, Nancy had a...

Jonni Beth Sterling

Jonni Beth Sterling

Jun 20, 2023

Jonni Beth Sterling, 60, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Jonni was born on November 17, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Jack O’Neill and Elizabeth O’Neill. Known for her sincere love for all animals, she found joy and fulfillment in caring for all of...

Christine Hope Atkinson

Christine Hope Atkinson

Jun 20, 2023

Christine Hope Atkinson, 67, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Peletier.

The family will celebrate her life privately.

Christine was born on March 15, 1956, in Syracuse, New York. She later moved to Craven County where she has enjoyed living for the past 25...

James "Jimmy" Aubrey Chadwick

James "Jimmy" Aubrey Chadwick

Jun 20, 2023

James "Jimmy" Aubrey Chadwick, 81, of Gloucester, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 25th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Jonathan Griffin. Interment, with Masonic Rites, will follow at the Straits Methodist Church...

Janice Elizabeth Parys

Janice Elizabeth Parys

Jun 19, 2023

Janice Elizabeth Parys, 82, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at her home.

The family will plan a celebration of life service at a later date.

Janice was born on October 6, 1940, to the late Edwin and Mary Culver. She was a remarkable woman who touched the lives...

Cecelia Joyce Guthrie Fulcher

Cecelia Joyce Guthrie Fulcher

Jun 19, 2023

Cecelia Joyce Guthrie Fulcher, 85, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Pruitt Health- Raleigh. Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 23rd at First Methodist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour...