Obituaries

Christopher "Chris" Gray Bowman

Christopher "Chris" Gray Bowman

Apr 19, 2022

Christopher "Chris" Gray Bowman, known by his friends as “Carrot Top”, 54, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at his home following a short illness.

Services for Chris will be private.

Chris was born on August 11, 1967, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to Bill and Sandra Bowman. He was an...

Paul Francis Valko

Paul Francis Valko

Apr 19, 2022

Paul Francis Valko, 73, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A Prayer Service, with military honors, will begin at 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 24th, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Paul was...

Shelton E. Harvell Sr.

Shelton E. Harvell Sr.

Apr 18, 2022

Shelton E. Harvell Sr., 77, of Pollocksville, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center. Shelton was born on January 19, 1945, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late Rufus and Lillian Harvell. His life's work was spent on the open water where he worked as a commercial fisherman. He is survived by his daughters,...

Michael Noah Caton

Michael Noah Caton

Apr 18, 2022

Michael Noah Caton, 66, of Cape Carteret, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30th, at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland.

Michael was born on February 27, 1956, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to...

Ramona Espinosa

Ramona Espinosa

Apr 18, 2022

Ramona Espinosa, 93, of Havelock, passed away on Monday, April, 18, 2022 at Carolina East Medical Center.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, in Havelock, NC.

Christopher "Top Top" McCallister

Christopher "Top Top" McCallister

Apr 17, 2022

Christopher "Top Top" McCallister, 34, of Havelock, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Carolina East Medical Center.

His private services will be held at Munden Funeral Home & Cremations in Havelock.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, NC.

John "Little John" Eldred

John "Little John" Eldred

Apr 17, 2022

John “Little John” Eldred, 66, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 23rd, at Refuge Fellowship Church on Harkers Island, officiated by Rev. Manley Rose Jr. The family will receive friends following the service. ...

Michael Oliver Reed

Michael Oliver Reed

Apr 16, 2022

Michael Oliver Reed, 66, of Marshallberg, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his home. 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.

Maria Ingrassia

Maria Ingrassia

Apr 16, 2022

Maria Ingrassia, 58, of Morehead City, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

She was born on December 7, 1963, in Bay Shore, New York to the late George and Mary Venuto. Maria worked for over 15 years as a paraprofessional at Montgomery Elementary School. She also practiced her faith at St. Mary’s Catholic...

David William Gambardella

David William Gambardella

Apr 15, 2022

David William Gambardella, 39, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 29th, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Father Ambrose Jeff Perry. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, April 28th,...

Robert "Bobby" K. Kennedy

Robert "Bobby" K. Kennedy

Apr 15, 2022

Robert “Bobby” K. Kennedy, 59, of Atlantic Beach, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 15, 2022.

Bobby was born on May 10, 1962. He was an avid fisherman, was a prankster, loved music and entertained with his sagas.

He is survived by his siblings, Marcia Lancaster (Rick) of Yanceyville, NC, Jim Kennedy...

Faye Moore Longo

Faye Moore Longo

Apr 14, 2022

Faye Moore Longo, 84, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Faye was born and raised in the Fountain Community in North Carolina and graduated from Farmville High School and Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina. Following college, Faye moved to Boston, Massachusetts to work...

James "Jim" Joseph Oberci

James "Jim" Joseph Oberci

Apr 14, 2022

James “Jim” Joseph Oberci, 78, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at his home.

James was born on March 26, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Joseph and Viola Oberci. Following high school, he pursued a career as a diesel mechanic which led to him owning and operating his own business, Oberci...

Wade Hampton Windley

Wade Hampton Windley

Apr 13, 2022

Wade Hampton Windley, 65, of Sea Level, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Pruitt Health in Sea Level. 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.

Sanford "Sandy" Ray White

Sanford "Sandy" Ray White

Apr 11, 2022

Sanford "Sandy" Ray White, 67, of Newport, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2022, at Munden Funeral Home.

Sandy was born on August 1, 1954, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to Sanford and Evelyn White. ...

Michael "Mickey" Lawrence Muns

Michael "Mickey" Lawrence Muns

Apr 11, 2022

Michael “Mickey” Lawrence Muns, 59, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at his home.

His funeral service, with military honors, will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 14th, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. John Pollock. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., prior...

Denise Hopewell Avery

Denise Hopewell Avery

Apr 11, 2022

Denise Hopewell Avery, 64, of Morehead City, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 14th, at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. James Bradley.

Denise was born on September 29, 1957, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to AG and...

Shirley Quick

Shirley Quick

Apr 11, 2022

Shirley Quick, 80, of Cape Carteret, passed away peacefully Monday, April 11, 2022, at her home.

Shirley was born on October 31, 1941, in Plattsburgh, New York to the late Albert and Thelma Recor. She had many hobbies, Shirley had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. One of her many passions was reading books. Shirley had a...

Sylvia Fava

Sylvia Fava

Apr 10, 2022

Sylvia Fava, 69, of Newport, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home.

Her service will be held privately at a later date.

Sylvia was born on July 12, 1952, in Linz County, Austria to the late Hans and Margaret Fox. She worked for many years as an assistant treasurer in the...

Robert "Poppy" Dean Jones

Robert "Poppy" Dean Jones

Apr 9, 2022

Robert “Poppy” Dean Jones, 62, of Morehead City, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 19th, at Munden Funeral Home. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. The service will...