Obituaries

William Michael Joyce

William Michael Joyce

May 11, 2022

William Michael Joyce “Mike”, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at East Carolina Medical Center, New Bern, NC. Mike had battled Parkinson’s disease for many years.

Mike was born in New Bern. He attended West Carteret High School where he played basketball and football and continued with football while he was at NC State....

Wanda Stock

Wanda Stock

May 11, 2022

Wanda Stock, 89, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born August 7, 1932, in Quincy, Illinois.  After high school she married and raised 5 children.  Later Wanda worked in retail and then at Blessing Hospital until she retired.

Wanda enjoyed being outside and...

Carolyn “Geri” Willis Jones

Carolyn “Geri” Willis Jones

May 9, 2022

Carolyn “Geri” Willis Jones, 75, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at her home.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 13th, at Ann Street United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Taylor Mills. The family will receive friends following the service. For those unable to attend, the service can...

Jimmy Leon McCaffity

Jimmy Leon McCaffity

May 9, 2022

Jimmy Leon McCaffity, 63, of Newport, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 13th, at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, May 12th, at...

Richard "Dick" Vincent Reeves

Richard "Dick" Vincent Reeves

May 8, 2022

Surrounded by his family, Richard Vincent Reeves, known as Dick, died peacefully in his home on May 8, 2022, marking the end of a long, rich and meaningful life.

Dick was born on November 8, 1924, in Chicago to Henry and Helen Reeves. He thrived in school and never lost his intellectual curiosity.  When his family moved...

Pastor Clyde I. Eborn

Pastor Clyde I. Eborn

May 7, 2022

Pastor Clyde I. Eborn, 92, of Newport, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 12th, at Grace Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Dwayne Ebron and Reverend Dwight Williams. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park....

Joseph Henry Smith IV, "Jack"

Joseph Henry Smith IV, "Jack"

May 6, 2022

Joseph Henry Smith IV, Jack, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia, Mount Pleasant, S.C. and recently, Emerald Isle, N.C. passed away suddenly at his home on May 6, 2022.

Jack was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Fulghum Smith. Jack is survived by his son, Joseph Henry Smith V of Asheville, N.C., fiancé, Susan Elizabeth Scott, sister, Anne...

Dennis Mathers

Dennis Mathers

May 6, 2022

Dennis Mathers, 63, of Newport, passed away, Friday, May 6, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center.

He was born on April 10, 1959, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late William and Juanita Mathers. Dennis faithfully served in the U.S. Army. He also worked as a logger for many years. Dennis dedicated his life to being a loving father....

Thomas Frank Whitaker

Thomas Frank Whitaker

May 6, 2022

Mr. Thomas Frank Whitaker, 87, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside memorial service will be conducted on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 3 p.m., at Greenwood Cemetery in Greenville, officiated by Rev. Jeff Manning. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery....

James "Ronnie" Ronald Gillikin Sr.

James "Ronnie" Ronald Gillikin Sr.

May 5, 2022

James "Ronnie" Ronald Gillikin Sr., 79, of Otway, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

Services for Ronnie will be private, he will be laid to rest at Gillikin Cemetery in Otway.

Ronnie was born on Christmas Eve in 1942, to the late David and Pauline Gillikin. He worked 10 years...

Robert Crowell Lore

Robert Crowell Lore

May 2, 2022

Robert Crowell Lore, 52, of Morehead City and formerly of Durham, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home.

Robert was born on August 6, 1969, to Joseph and Dorothy Lore. He was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina, where he graduated from C.E. Jordan High School. Robert furthered his education at the University...

Richard Lackman

Richard Lackman

May 1, 2022

Richard Lackman, 70, of Emerald Isle, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his home.

Richard was born on July 14, 1951, to the late Lois and Jordan Lackman. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut and grew up in Framingham, Massachusetts. After graduating from George Washington University in Washington, DC, he pursued a career in...

Allen J. Steinberg, M.D.

Allen J. Steinberg, M.D.

Apr 30, 2022

Allen J. Steinberg, M.D., 91, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina and formerly of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his home.

Born on August 20, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Allen grew up in the Strawberry Mansion area of Philadelphia. After graduating from Central High School, he furthered his education at...

Eloise Keen Thorne

Eloise Keen Thorne

Apr 30, 2022

Eloise Keen Thorne, 95, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her home.

Eloise was born on January 29, 1927, in Wilson, North Carolina, to the late Stanford and Flora Keen. During her many blessed years, she could often be found in her garden planting and enjoying the fruit of her harvest. Fishing was...

Martin "Marty" S. Acampora Jr.

Martin "Marty" S. Acampora Jr.

Apr 30, 2022

Martin “Marty” S. Acampora Jr., 88, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his home.

A service for Marty will be held in New York at a later date.

Martin was born on June 11, 1933, in Bronx, New York, to the late Martin and Carmela Acampora. With honor and commitment,...

Michael Gordon Gaskill

Michael Gordon Gaskill

Apr 29, 2022

Michael Gordon Gaskill, 66, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 15th, at Nelson Bay Cemetery in Sea Level.

Michael was born on May 19, 1955, in Carteret County, North Carolina, to the late Ralph and...

Rev. Willie H. Coleman

Rev. Willie H. Coleman

Apr 29, 2022

Rev. Willie H. Coleman Jr., 85, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at The Landings of Swansboro.

His funeral service will be held at 11 am., Friday, May 6th, at First Free Will Baptist in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. James Bradley. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive...

Carleen Kidney

Carleen Kidney

Apr 29, 2022

Carleen Kidney, 63, of Havelock, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3rd at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Jim Daub. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Carleen was born...

Lorraine "Lori" Gunther

Lorraine "Lori" Gunther

Apr 28, 2022

Lorraine "Lori" Gunther, 51, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. 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.

Thomas F. Habel

Thomas F. Habel

Apr 28, 2022

Thomas F. Habel, 62, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Carteret Health Care. The family will celebrate his life privately. 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.

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