Obituaries

Larry Richter

Larry Richter

Feb 1, 2025

Larry Richter, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A private interment will take place at Gethsemane Memorial Park in the spring. 

Larry was born in 1935 and grew up on Long Island, New York and then Washington DC. After high school, Larry joined the Coast Guard and was stationed at...

Orville Lee Jones

Orville Lee Jones

Feb 1, 2025

Orville "Lee" Jones, 82, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Carteret Health Care. 

A memorial service, with Masonic Rites, will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 6th at Ann Street United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dena McFarland White. Following the service, the family invites friends to join them for a reception at...

Kenneth Ray Blevins

Kenneth Ray Blevins

Feb 1, 2025

Kenneth Ray Blevins, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service to honor Kenneth’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 8th at Amariah Garner Cemetery. There will be a celebration of Kenneth’s life immediately following at the VFW Post 8986 on Hibbs Road. 

Kenneth was...

Mark Seiler

Mark Seiler

Jan 31, 2025

Mark Seiler, 67, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home.

Mark was born on November 19, 1957, in Perrysburg, Ohio, to the late David and Bonnie Seiler. He developed a lifelong passion for sports, outdoors, and service. He played high school football in Perrysburg. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the United States...

Susan Carol Gray

Susan Carol Gray

Jan 31, 2025

Susan Carol Gray, 63, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Born on February 15, 1961, in Carteret County, NC, Susan was the loving daughter of the late Ulrich Gurney Mizell Sr. and Hettie Mae Mizell. She shared a deep and close-knit relationship with her parents and was often described as a "daddy's girl."...

William Charles Everett

William Charles Everett

Jan 30, 2025

William Charles Everett (a.k.a. The Reverend), originally of Ayden, NC spent his final years fulfilling his dream of living by his beloved ocean. He rode his final wave into heaven on January 30, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. We know he is “living the dream” (as he was so famous for saying) -- surfing the longest wave...

Neal "Nicky" Lawrence Harvey

Neal "Nicky" Lawrence Harvey

Jan 30, 2025

Neal “Nicky” Lawrence Harvey, 80, of Davis, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Nicky’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 3rd at Williston Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Bob Rose and Rev. Rusty Willis. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Nicky...

Cynthia "Cindy" McGivern

Cynthia "Cindy" McGivern

Jan 30, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” McGivern, 62, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor Cindy’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, February 5th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Cindy was born on December 12, 1962, in Miami,...

Thomas Shelton Roach

Thomas Shelton Roach

Jan 29, 2025

Thomas Shelton Roach, 71, of Beaufort, NC, passed away early Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Memories of Tom, better known as "Little Roach," will remain in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew him. 

Born on September 18, 1953, in Statesville, NC to the late Elmina “Sis” Shelton Roach and Jackson Thomas Roach, he moved with his family to Carteret County...

Ginger Faye Cooper King

Ginger Faye Cooper King

Jan 29, 2025

Ginger Faye Cooper King, 86, of Emerald Isle, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, surrounded by her family. Ginger accepted her illness with dignity and grace and didn’t let cancer change her beautiful spirit. 

Ginger was born on January 5, 1939, in Graham, NC to the late AG Cooper and Catherine Edwards Cooper Payne. 

She attended...

Greta Grace Hamilton Willis

Greta Grace Hamilton Willis

Jan 28, 2025

Greta Grace Hamilton Willis, 93, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Grace’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 2nd at Grace Holiness Church on Harkers Island, officiated by Pastor Jamison Plank. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Ronnie "Ron" Vann Collins

Ronnie "Ron" Vann Collins

Jan 28, 2025

Ronnie “Ron” Vann Collins, 77, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Ronnie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 1st at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Woody Whitt. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  For those unable...

Robert "Bob" Geer

Robert "Bob" Geer

Jan 27, 2025

Robert “Bob” Geer, 70, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. 

A funeral service to honor Bob’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 5th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 4th at Munden Funeral Home. Bob will...

Jonas Richard “Dick” Futrell, Jr.

Jonas Richard “Dick” Futrell, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

Jonas Richard “Dick” Futrell, Jr. passed away peacefully at Carteret Landing in Morehead City, North Carolina, on January 26, 2025.

A celebration of his life will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Morehead City, NC, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with interment to follow at St. Andrews Columbarium. The family will greet visitors in the parish...

Michael “Mike” Wayne May

Michael “Mike” Wayne May

Jan 26, 2025

Michael “Mike” Wayne May, 50, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

There will be a private celebration of life at a later date.

Mike was born on September 4, 1974, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Gerald and Teresa May. His family later moved to South Carolina where he was a proud graduate of...

Phillip Don Horne

Phillip Don Horne

Jan 26, 2025

Phillip Don Horne, 80, Morehead City, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord on January 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will have a celebration of his life at a later date.

Phillip was born on May 11, 1944, to the late Ashley Carlton Horne and Lila Cayton Horne. A native of Richlands, North Carolina, Phillip moved with his...

Joyce Marie Garner Sanderson

Joyce Marie Garner Sanderson

Jan 26, 2025

Joyce Marie Garner Sanderson, 91, affectionately known as “Granny” by many, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Friday January 31, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home.

Born on July 24, 1933, to the late Percy and Veta Norman...

Craig Francis Danielsen

Craig Francis Danielsen

Jan 26, 2025

Craig Francis Danielsen, 71, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held to honor Craig’s life at a later date.

Craig was born on December 29, 1953, in Sanford, Florida, to the late John and Adele Danielsen. He proudly served his country as a dedicated member of...

Carolyn Ruth Willis Jubb

Carolyn Ruth Willis Jubb

Jan 26, 2025

Carolyn Ruth Willis Jubb, 72, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Carolyn’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 2nd at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Carolyn Ruth was born on...

Ruth Jean Mann

Ruth Jean Mann

Jan 24, 2025

Ruth Jean Mann, 87, formerly of Newport, NC, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Cardinal Care in Jacksonville, NC.

Ruth was born on October 9, 1937, in Scio, Oregon, to the late Henry and Alfreda Lukenbaugh. Throughout her life, she exemplified dedication and a strong work ethic. Her nurturing spirit was seen through her love and the care she...

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