Obituaries

Eugene "Gene" Cochran

Eugene "Gene" Cochran

May 14, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Cochran, 89, of Havelock, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Gene was born on August 22, 1933, in Beattyville, Kentucky, to the late Orville and Margaret Cochran. He met his forever love when he married Jean Ann and they spent over 48 years together. Gene served in the U.S. Army for...

John Craddock Lawson III

John Craddock Lawson III

May 12, 2023

John Craddock Lawson, III, 68, of Morehead City, NC, died May 12th, 2023 from injuries sustained in a biking accident. John was born in Halifax, VA on March 14, 1955, the third child of Mary Jo Tucker and John Craddock Lawson, Jr.  In 1964, at age nine, John moved with his family to Washington, NC. It was here on...

Jeremiah Lewis Steidl

Jeremiah Lewis Steidl

May 12, 2023

Jeremiah Lewis Steidl, 45, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 20th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by his sister, Anna Ritch.

Jeremiah was born on May 9, 1978, in Marietta, Georgia. The loyalist...

George Nelson Johnson

George Nelson Johnson

May 12, 2023

George Nelson Johnson, 84, of Morehead City, died Friday, May 12, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Morehead City and raised in Carteret County all his life. He worked for the National Marine Fisheries for 43 years. He loved fishing, woodworking and working in the yard.

Those left to cherish his memory include...

Louisa M. Napierkowski

Louisa M. Napierkowski

May 10, 2023

Louisa M. Napierkowski, 68, of Morehead City, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her home.

Louisa was born on September 19, 1954, in Rock Island, Illinois. She spent most of her childhood in Marlton, New Jersey. Louisa had a gift for caring for people which led her to a career in nursing. She received her nursing...

Robin Davis Finch

Robin Davis Finch

May 10, 2023

Robin Davis Finch, 65, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her home. Robin was born on December 8, 1957, to the late Bob and Annie Davis. Born in Wake County, NC, Robin grew up on a tobacco farm and graduated from Wake Christian Academy. She and her husband Steve owned Finch Electrical...

Woody Hancock Sr.

Woody Hancock Sr.

May 10, 2023

Woody Hancock, 81, passed away on May 10th, 2023 in Sea Level, NC. He was born on August 29th, 1941 in Beaufort, NC to Linwood and Louise Lewis Hancock.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 15th, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Harkers Island, officiated by...

Debbie L. Stotts

Debbie L. Stotts

May 10, 2023

Debbie L. Stotts, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. Debbie was born on July 27, 1957, to the late Woodrow and Allie Stotts. Born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana, she later moved to the coast of North Carolina where she lived in Carteret County for over 20 years....

Brad Patton

Brad Patton

May 9, 2023

Brad Patton, 53, of Bridgeton, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. A celebration of Brad's life will be held at the family home. Brad was born on July 25, 1969, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Byron and Carole Patton. He was a dedicated family man who enjoyed spending time with his loved...

Billie Jeanette Worthington Pate

Billie Jeanette Worthington Pate

May 8, 2023

Billie Jeanette Worthington Pate, 90, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Unit.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13th at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston, officiated by Rev. Dennis Peay of Westminster United Methodist Church of Kinston.

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Marvin Roland English

Marvin Roland English

May 7, 2023

Marvin Roland English, 92, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his home. His memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 17th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rob Pate. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Marvin Roland English was born November 8,...

William Jesse Berner

William Jesse Berner

May 6, 2023

William Jesse Berner, 72, of Marshallberg, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 13th at Trinity United Methodist Church in Marshallberg, officiated by Rev. Mark Lykins. William was born on November 10, 1950, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to the late William...

Karen Anne Spann

Karen Anne Spann

May 5, 2023

Karen Anne Spann, 70, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 15th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Havelock, where she was a longtime member. Rev. James Daub will be officiating the service. Born on October 3, 1952,...

Clyde "Chuck" Richard Furst

Clyde "Chuck" Richard Furst

May 4, 2023

Clyde “Chuck” Richard Furst, 74, of Emerald Isle, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 21st at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

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Joseph Anthony

Joseph Anthony

May 4, 2023

Joseph Anthony of Newport, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, he was 72. Born on October 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles and Oneida Anthony. He left high school to join the Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam. After discharge, he worked for the U.S. Coast Guard at Curtis Bay in...

Peggy Ilene Smith

Peggy Ilene Smith

May 4, 2023

Peggy Ilene Smith, 83, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 11th at Munden Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest at Carteret Memorial Gardens....

Charles Edward Springle

Charles Edward Springle

May 3, 2023

Charles Edward Springle passed on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, after a life well spent selflessly serving God, his family, his community, and his country. In this time of profound grief, we are comforted in knowing he was joyfully and most loudly met at the Pearly Gates by his first and only love, Ruth, and his beloved son, Keith.

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Gregory David Trent

Gregory David Trent

May 2, 2023

Master Sergeant, Gregory David Trent, USAF Retired, 54, of Lompoc, California, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 12th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Morehead City. The family will...

Joseph Donald "Don" Benton

Joseph Donald "Don" Benton

May 1, 2023

Joseph Donald “Don” Benton, 89, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on May 1, 2023, at the Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

His memorial service will be held at 2 pm., Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. Services will also be held in Georgia at the Georgia Memorial Park...

Harry Chase Rivers

Harry Chase Rivers

May 1, 2023

Harry Chase Rivers Sr., 87, of Newport, passed away at his home on Monday, May 1, 2023.

His graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 3rd, at Amariah Garner Memorial Cemetery in Newport, officiated by Pastor Joseph Park.  (See the link below for the Service Bulletin.)

Harry was born on...