Obituaries

Barbara Edwards Stallings

Barbara Edwards Stallings

Oct 25, 2022

Barbara Edwards Stallings, 86, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Barbara was born on February 2, 1936, in New Bern, North Carolina, to the late Samuel and Carrie Williams Edwards. Her love for the Lord was expressed in numerous ways, especially through the hymns she loved to sing....

Steven Blackburn Sr.

Steven Blackburn Sr.

Oct 25, 2022

Steven Blackburn Sr., 48, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home.

Steve was born on March 10, 1974, in Pickens County, Alabama, to Otha and Anna Blackburn. He was the owner and operator of the Discount Handyman for over 3 years. Steve had a strong work ethic and was always keeping busy....

Jason Taylor

Jason Taylor

Oct 24, 2022

Jason Taylor, 40, of Havelock, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 28th, at Taylor Cemetery in Harlowe. Jason was born on September 21, 1982, in Morehead City, North Carolina to John and Faye Taylor. Growing up in Harlowe, Jason graduated with the...

Mario "Tony" Faiella

Mario "Tony" Faiella

Oct 24, 2022

Mario “Tony” Faiella, age 90, of Hamstead, North Carolina Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1932. Died on October 24, 2022, at his home.

Tony was the son of the late Salvatore and Annina Cardinale Faiella. He was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran with 20 years of service, serving in the Korean War from 1950 through...

Alva Ray Schmidt Jr.

Alva Ray Schmidt Jr.

Oct 24, 2022

Alva Ray Schmidt, Jr., 69, of Beaufort, died October 24, 2022, at his residence. He valiantly fought stage four kidney cancer for the last four years.

Alva was born March 3, 1953, in Philadelphia, the son of Alva Ray Schmidt, Sr. and Ruth Minter Schmidt. “Owl” obtained his Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Temple University...

Richard Stuart

Richard Stuart

Oct 22, 2022

Richard Stuart, 52, of Newport, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his home.

Richard was born on May 1, 1970, in New Milford, Connecticut, to Richard and Charlotte Stuart. He passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Charlotte Stuart of Newport; sister, Rachel...

David Thomas Bayliss

David Thomas Bayliss

Oct 22, 2022

David Thomas Bayliss, 72, of Havelock, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his home.

Per David’s request, no services will be held.

David was born on March 21, 1950, in New Bern, North Carolina, to the late Richard and Mae Belle Bayliss. David’s weekends were always filled with watching sports....

Grace Van Aken Owen

Grace Van Aken Owen

Oct 22, 2022

Grace Van Aken Owen, 91, of Morehead City, was born to eternal life on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 19th, at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page...

Gordon A. Marks

Gordon A. Marks

Oct 21, 2022

Gordon "Mr. Gordon" A. Marks, 89, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

A celebration of life will be held for Gordon A. Marks and his longtime companion, Tina Tew, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, November 19th, on the waterfront at his home.

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Paul Victor Ragan Jr.

Paul Victor Ragan Jr.

Oct 20, 2022

Paul Victor Ragan Jr., 72, of Swansboro, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his home.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, October 22, at the family home, 313 Coldwater Drive in Swansboro.

Paul was born on July 15, 1950, in Bristol, Tennessee, to the late...

Jerry D. Tapscott

Jerry D. Tapscott

Oct 20, 2022

Jerry D. Tapscott, 65, of Merrimon, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 26th, at Carteret Memorial Gardens, officiated by Rev. Taylor Mills.

Jerry was born on May 2, 1957, in Burlington, North Carolina. Born the youngest of 3...

John Mosier

John Mosier

Oct 19, 2022

John Mosier, 62, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. John was born on June 12, 1960, in Delaware Township, New Jersey, to the late Robert Harry Mosier and Jill Elizabeth Mosier. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy, whether they were fishing together or just enjoying each...

William Edward Ivie

William Edward Ivie

Oct 18, 2022

William Edward Ivie, 75, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 22, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. William Ivie Jr. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will...

Frank John Hauman Jr.

Frank John Hauman Jr.

Oct 18, 2022

Frank John Hauman, Jr., 94, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home.

Frank “Buddy” was born on August 1, 1928, in Bay Shore, New York, son of Frank John Hauman and Ethel Eschwei.  He and his sister, Joan, were raised by their maternal grandparents, Albert and Lucille Eschwei after being orphaned at...

William "Bill" Gilbo

William "Bill" Gilbo

Oct 18, 2022

William “Bill” Gilbo, 75, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Bill was born on March 10, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late William and Majella Gilbo. Following high school, Bill honorably served in the United States Navy. With 26 years of brave commitment, Bill was a Vietnam...

Peter William Wysocki

Peter William Wysocki

Oct 17, 2022

Peter William Wysocki, 77, of Jacksonville, formerly of Carteret County, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at The Arc of Jacksonville. 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.

Josh L. Bunch

Josh L. Bunch

Oct 16, 2022

Josh L. Bunch, 31, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his home. His memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, October 24th, at Refuge Fellowship Church on Harkers Island, officiated by Pastor Manly Rose Jr. Josh was born on December 21, 1990, in Morehead City, North Carolina. Being raised on...

Ronnie Edward Nixon

Ronnie Edward Nixon

Oct 16, 2022

Ronnie Edward Nixon, 74, of Newport, passed away on October 16, 2022, at Carteret Health Care. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Glad Tidings Church, officiated by Pastor Tim Marriner. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m., prior to the service. Ronnie was born in...

Brenda Pennuell Gobble

Brenda Pennuell Gobble

Oct 16, 2022

Brenda Pennuell Gobble, 72, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 20th, at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. The...

Daniel "Poppy" Small

Daniel "Poppy" Small

Oct 16, 2022

Daniel A. “Poppy” Small, 43, of Newport, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at The Sanctuary of Newport, officiated by Rev. Ted Erskine.

Daniel was born in Morehead City on November 4, 1978, to William and...