Obituaries

David John Becton

David John Becton

Mar 14, 2022

David John Becton, 64, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Carteret Health Care, Morehead City, NC

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City, North Carolina, officiated by Rev. Andrew Shue. The family will receive friends from 10:00...

Irene Jones Scott

Irene Jones Scott

Mar 14, 2022

Irene Jones Scott, 96, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022, at Carolina East Hospital in New Bern, NC after a brief bout of discomfort and with just a half hour to spare in the day to celebrate a Heavenly birthday party with her granddaughter, Jennifer.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday,...

Donald Ray Shuldberg

Donald Ray Shuldberg

Mar 13, 2022

Donald Ray Shuldberg, 82, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

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

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., in Morehead City, N.C.

Anita Davis

Anita Davis

Mar 11, 2022

Anita Davis, 69, of Cherry Point / Havelock, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at her home.

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

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

Alycia Willis Waite

Alycia Willis Waite

Mar 11, 2022

Alycia Willis Waite, 82, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at her home.

Alycia was born on September 14, 1939, in Atlantic, North Carolina, to the late Roland and Eula Willis. Living on the coast, Alycia spent plenty of time on the water where she enjoyed clamming, fishing, and throwing the cast net. Always...

Kathy Jo “KJ Surf” Smith Fulcher

Kathy Jo “KJ Surf” Smith Fulcher

Mar 10, 2022

Kathy Jo “KJ Surf” Smith Fulcher passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10th, 2022, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.  Kathy Jo was wrapped in love and support in her final days on earth.

Kathy Jo Smith Fulcher was born as Florence Margaret Codd in Dublin Ireland on September 11, 1948.  Kathy Jo was...

Margaret "Peggy" June Lehman Hammond

Margaret "Peggy" June Lehman Hammond

Mar 10, 2022

Margaret “Peggy” June Lehman Hammond, 77, of Newport, went home to be with her Lord on March 10, 2022.

Margaret was born on August 17, 1944, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She fell in love with John Hammond, married him either on December 1 or 3 (family joke), and moved to North Carolina in the 60’s. She was a...

Samuel J. Gilbert

Samuel J. Gilbert

Mar 10, 2022

Samuel J. Gilbert, 90, of Maysville, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his home.

A celebration of Samuel’s life will be held at a later date.

Samuel was born on May 10, 1931, in Grifton, North Carolina, to the late Joseph and Betty Gilbert. He was a heroic veteran of the Korean War,...

Barbara VonBurger

Barbara VonBurger

Mar 10, 2022

Barbara VonBurger, 59, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the 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.

Joseph "Joe" Daniels

Joseph "Joe" Daniels

Mar 10, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Daniels, 58, of Atlantic Beach and formerly of Goldsboro, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Carteret Health Care. Joe was born on September 18, 1963, to the late Wilson and Mary Daniels. He was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, then proceeded to reside in Wayne County where he was the owner and founder of...

Steven H. Stephens Jr.

Steven H. Stephens Jr.

Mar 10, 2022

Steven H. Stephens Jr., 68, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his home, following a brief yet heroic fight with cancer.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 26th at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609. The family will receive friends an hour prior...

Helen Cash Dudley

Helen Cash Dudley

Mar 10, 2022

Helen Cash Dudley, 81, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Newport.

Helen was born on July 3, 1940, in Micaville, North Carolina, to the late Rev. H. H. Cash and Thelma Roberts Cash.

She is survived by her son, David George of Charlotte,...

Sandra June Sykes Goodman

Sandra June Sykes Goodman

Mar 8, 2022

Sandra June Sykes Goodman, 77, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home.

The family will celebrate Sandra’s life at a later date.

Sandra was born on July 20, 1944, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Reginald and Marianne Sykes. Upon moving to Carteret County in 1991, she chose a...

Bobby Kevin Young

Bobby Kevin Young

Mar 8, 2022

Bobby Kevin Young, 58, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His memorial service will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, March 17, at the Chattaroy Church of God in Chattaroy, West Virginia, with the Rev. Michael Bostic officiating.   He will be laid to rest at the Tom Fraley...

Garlen Edward Ballew

Garlen Edward Ballew

Mar 6, 2022

Garlen Edward Ballew, 84, Havelock, passed away on Sunday, March 6,2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 11th, at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. James Chadwick. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, March 10th, at Munden Funeral Home in...

Margaret Wagner

Margaret Wagner

Mar 5, 2022

We sadly bade farewell to the beautiful soul of Margaret Wagner back to her Heavenly Father on March 5, 2022, from the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 2nd, at St. James United Methodist Church, Newport.

Margaret was a long-time resident...

Ben Layton Terrell

Ben Layton Terrell

Mar 4, 2022

Ben Layton Terrell, 51, of Morehead City, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at his home.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC.

He was born August 28, 1970, to the late Ben...

Thomas Blackburn Holcomb

Thomas Blackburn Holcomb

Mar 3, 2022

Thomas Blackburn Holcomb, 67, of Emerald Isle and formerly of Winston Salem, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Munden Funeral Home.

Thomas was born on June 8, 1954, in Forsythe County, North Carolina,...

Veda Mae Styron

Veda Mae Styron

Mar 3, 2022

Veda Mae Styron, 85, of Cedar Island, passed away at her home on the morning of March 3, 2022.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 7th, at Atlantic United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 5 p.m. until...

Victor Dwayne Salter

Victor Dwayne Salter

Mar 2, 2022

Victor Dwayne Salter, 65, of Salter Path, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House surrounded by his family.

His funeral service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 6th, at Salter Path United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. The visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8...