Obituaries

Larry Grayson Warren

Larry Grayson Warren

May 24, 2022

Larry Grayson Warren, 89, of Emerald Isle, NC passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2022. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and Papa.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 16th, at Emerald Isle Baptist Church.

He served his country in the Army during the Korean War....

Jimmy Edward Cullum

Jimmy Edward Cullum

May 24, 2022

Jimmy Edward Cullum, 83, of New Bern, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home in Havelock.

His service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Crossroads Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kevin Valeu. A visitation will be held one hour prior. For those unable to attend, the...

Johnny C. Howard III

Johnny C. Howard III

May 24, 2022

Johnny C. Howard III, 65, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, May 27th, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Johnny was born on March 18,...

Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson

May 22, 2022

Mary Robinson, 84, of Havelock, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center. Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 3rd at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Father Jim Buchholz. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at 2 p.m....

Timothy Edward Penny

Timothy Edward Penny

May 18, 2022

Timothy Edward Penny, 78, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Carteret House Assisted Living in Newport.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 21st at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley.

Timothy was born on August 22, 1943, in Richlands, North...

Jack Dar Metcalf

Jack Dar Metcalf

May 15, 2022

Jack Dar Metcalf, a Proud Veteran of the US Navy, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.

The son of the late Charlie and Lessie Metcalf, Jack grew up in Marshall, North Carolina. He was born July 20, 1943, and after high school he joined the...

James "Jim" Dotson

James "Jim" Dotson

May 14, 2022

James "Jim" Dotson, 61, of Starr, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, he died doing what he loved, fishing on the Crystal Coast. A memorial service for Jim will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, June 25th, at Gethsemane Baptist Temple, 6116 Highway 81 South, Starr, South Carolina. The family will receive friends an hour prior...

Elizabeth "Betty" Quaine Williams Bradshaw

Elizabeth "Betty" Quaine Williams Bradshaw

May 13, 2022

‘Where are you?’ Ultimately that was the question Betty asked when she was excitedly awaiting your arrival.  "We don’t need to ask where Betty is - she went Home to be with her Lord and Savior last Friday, May 13, 2022.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, friend - she shared her light, laughter and love...

Ilene Richman "Bunny"

Ilene Richman "Bunny"

May 13, 2022

Ilene Richman “Bunny”, 82, of Newport, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her memorial service will be held at  1 p.m., Saturday, May 28th, at Newport Moose Lodge.

Bunny was born on June 20, 1939, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to the late Arthur and Grace Hotzler. She married the...

Alfred L. Perry III

Alfred L. Perry III

May 11, 2022

Alfred L. Perry III, 74, of New Bern, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. Mr. Perry will be laid to rest at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens in Havelock. Services will be private. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Cremations, Havelock, NC.

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...