Obituaries

Della Ward Purifoy

Della Ward Purifoy

Dec 14, 2021

Della Ward Purifoy, 63, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

A private service will take place at a later date.

Della was born in Asheboro, North Carolina, on February 24, 1958. She loved riding her motorcycle “Miss Scarlet”, anything to do with the ocean, and working in her...

Faith Skinner

Faith Skinner

Dec 14, 2021

Faith Skinner, 90, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Munden Funeral Home. A private interment will take place at Gethsemane Memorial Park.  For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary...

Eloise Jarman Rhue

Eloise Jarman Rhue

Dec 14, 2021

Eloise Jarman Rhue, 93, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the home of her son.

A graveside will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 20th, at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, December 19th at Munden Funeral Home. The family requests that...

Rev. E. Francis Garner

Rev. E. Francis Garner

Dec 14, 2021

Rev. E. Francis Garner, 89, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Lewis Forsythe and Rev. Mitchell Parker. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior...

Henry Proctor Sermons Sr.

Henry Proctor Sermons Sr.

Dec 13, 2021

Longtime resident and community service activist, Henry Proctor Sermons Sr, 89, passed away on December 13, 2021, at his home in Havelock, NC surrounded by loved ones.  He was born August 6th, 1932, in Fort Barnwell, NC to Oscar and Mamie (Proctor) Sermons.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, December...

Daniel "Danny" Evan Jackson

Daniel "Danny" Evan Jackson

Dec 12, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Evan Jackson, 68, of Swansboro, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Peletier Missionary Baptist Church.

Danny was born December 10,1953, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Thomas and Eleanor Jackson. He was a member...

Daniel "Buddy" Tobin Jr.

Daniel "Buddy" Tobin Jr.

Dec 11, 2021

Daniel "Buddy" Tobin Jr., 63, of Jacksonville, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Cremations, Havelock, NC.

William DeForest Gamble

William DeForest Gamble

Dec 11, 2021

William DeForest Gamble passed away peacefully at home in Havelock, NC, surrounded by his family on December 11, 2021, following a long, hard fought battle against lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Merri Jo, children Nancy Brandt (Kevin), Gretchen Cary, Brett Gamble (Aly), Mary Jaber (Alexander), their families, and his sister Jacqueline Gamble.

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Patrick Rhue Sr.

Patrick Rhue Sr.

Dec 11, 2021

Patrick Rhue Sr., 82, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Pruitt Health - Sea Level.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden...

Jean Wicker Brown

Jean Wicker Brown

Dec 11, 2021

Jean Wicker Brown, 88, of Newport, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Mitchell Parker. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. For those unable to attend, her service can be viewed...

Louise Vanderhoof Erdman

Louise Vanderhoof Erdman

Dec 10, 2021

Louise Vanderhoof Erdman, 69, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held on December 18th from 1 p.m. until  3 p.m. at the Township 6 Fire Department in New Bern.

Louise was born in Franklin, New Jersey, on August 19,1952, to the...

Eleanor Weaver Jack

Eleanor Weaver Jack

Dec 9, 2021

Eleanor Weaver Jack, 93, of New Bern, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. 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.

Sharon Stimpson Wells

Sharon Stimpson Wells

Dec 9, 2021

Sharon Stimpson Wells, 74, was born in Morehead City, North Carolina on June 22, 1947, and peacefully went to be with Jesus on December 9, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 18th, at First United Methodist Church, 900 Arendell St. in Morehead City. The family...

Michael Whaley

Michael Whaley

Dec 9, 2021

Michael Whaley, 52, of Newport, passed away peacefully in the arms of his daughter on December 9, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 18th, at 1pm. This will be held on the beach out in front of Point Emerald Villas in Emerald Isle. Guests can use Point Emerald...

Freddie Collins

Freddie Collins

Dec 9, 2021

Freddie Collins, 88, of Morehead City, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at her home.

Freddie was born in Houston, Texas, on December 5, 1933, to the late Louis and Gertrude Eno.

She is survived by her sons, Harvey Ellis of Cape Carteret, Rodney Ellis of Morehead City and Rip Collins of Stella.

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Patricia Lee Ramsey

Patricia Lee Ramsey

Dec 8, 2021

Patricia Lee Ramsey, 79, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Interment will take place in Morehead City with a private service to be held at a later date.

Patti, as she was known to her family and friends, was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, on December...

Alfonso Pearson

Alfonso Pearson

Dec 7, 2021

On the evening of December 7th, 2021, Alfonso Pearson transitioned at the age of 64 in his home of Newport, North Carolina.

Alfonso’s memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, December 17th, 2021, at The Sanctuary of Newport, NC.

Alfonso, affectionately known as Al to family and friends, was born...

Leofrice Harry Scott Jr.

Leofrice Harry Scott Jr.

Dec 7, 2021

Leofrice Harry Scott Jr., 88, of Jacksonville, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Premier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jacksonville.

Leofrice was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 7, 1933, to the late Leofrice and Margaret Scott. Following high school, he honorably served in the United States Airforce. After the military and college, he went...

Horace David Russell Sr.

Horace David Russell Sr.

Dec 6, 2021

Horace David Russell Sr., 90, of Newport, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Brookdale Senior Living in Morehead City.

Horace was born in Fayette, Alabama, on December 13, 1930, to the late John and Zora Russell. He graduated from Murphy High School in 1948 and in 1951, he married Betty Lundy.

Horace joined...

Manly M. Pollard

Manly M. Pollard

Dec 5, 2021

Manly Mason Pollard, 93, of Newport, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Gardens of Trent Memory Care Facility.

His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. David Price. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.,...

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