Obituaries

Georgiana "Georgie" DeRogatis

Georgiana "Georgie" DeRogatis

Feb 19, 2022

Georgiana “Georgie” DeRogatis, 90, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, and formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church at a later date.

Georgiana was born on September 11, 1931, in Camden, New Jersey. She grew up in...

William "Randy" Randy Clayton Sr.

William "Randy" Randy Clayton Sr.

Feb 18, 2022

William “Randy” Clayton Sr., 66, of Swansboro, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, February 18, 2022.

Randy was born in Guilford County to the late Fred Love Clayton Sr. and Margaret Louise Clayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Kathy Basham, sister- in- law, Jean Clayton; brother-in-law, David Jarrell;...

Allison "Allie" Brooke Davis

Allison "Allie" Brooke Davis

Feb 18, 2022

Allison “Allie” Brooke Davis, 33, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Davis Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Mercer. The interment will follow at the Davis Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6 p.m. until...

Cynthia "Cindy" Willis

Cynthia "Cindy" Willis

Feb 18, 2022

One of the sweetest and most innocent ladies you could ever meet has graduated to her heavenly home. Cynthia “Cindy” Russell Willis, 64, of Bogue, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at her home. With her health failing, Cindy remained an inspiration to everyone who knew her.

Her funeral service will be held at 11...

Rebecca "Becky" Smith

Rebecca "Becky" Smith

Feb 17, 2022

Rebecca “Becky” Smith, 74, of Morehead City, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Carteret Landing.

Her Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 21, 2022, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, with a visitation one hour prior.

Becky was born on September 5, 1947, in Roanoke...

Deborah Cloud

Deborah Cloud

Feb 17, 2022

Deborah Cloud, 65, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at her home.

Deborah was born on July 9, 1956, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to the late George and Gladys Aichele. Deborah thrived in her role as a loving mother. When her children were young, she was happy to help as a cheer coach in Newport,...

Anne Bobbitt Murphy

Anne Bobbitt Murphy

Feb 16, 2022

The world lost an amazing Southern lady when Annie Lou (Anne) Bobbitt Murphy, 94, of Morehead City peacefully transitioned on February 16, 2022, at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House, Newport, NC.

She was born February 12, 1928, in Granville County, NC, to Josie Shore and Gladys Blackley Bobbitt, their only child. After her father died at age...

Jack Strand Kreman

Jack Strand Kreman

Feb 16, 2022

Jack Strand Kreman, 73, of Smyrna, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 3rd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Paul Gillikin. Interment will follow at Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. The family will receive friends from...

Vincent Joseph McCarvill Jr.

Vincent Joseph McCarvill Jr.

Feb 16, 2022

Vincent Joseph McCarvill Jr., 65, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

Arrangements are incomplete.

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.

Myrtle Brewer Gault

Myrtle Brewer Gault

Feb 15, 2022

Myrtle Brewer Gault, 85, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at her home.

Myrtle was born on August 8, 1936, in Selwyn, West Virginia, to the late Thomas and Vergie Brewer. She married the love of her life, Franklin Delano Gault in 1956 and they had 62 wonderful years together....

Raymond "Ray" Michael Hautsch

Raymond "Ray" Michael Hautsch

Feb 15, 2022

Raymond “Ray” Michael Hautsch, 61, of New Bern, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Leaving us too young, with sad hearts we send our sweet brother and friend Ray to be with the angels.

First and foremost, in this life, Ray was a fisherman. His passion began as a...

Earl Davis Taylor

Earl Davis Taylor

Feb 15, 2022

Earl Davis Taylor, 79, of Salter Path, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, February 19th, at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. For those unable to...

Judy Campbell Willis

Judy Campbell Willis

Feb 14, 2022

Judy Campbell Willis, 66, of Harkers Island, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 17th, at Harkers Island Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by Rev. Dell Murphy, Rev. D.J. Merle Hunt Jr. and Brother Anthony Nelson. Interment will follow at Chadwick Cemetery....

Stephanie Anne Fulcher

Stephanie Anne Fulcher

Feb 13, 2022

It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of Stephanie Anne Fulcher on February 13, 2022, at the age of 42. She went to her heavenly home along with her precious son Kole, her soulmate Hunter, Pilot Teen, his son Jeffrey, and 3 boys she loved like her own Noah, Jake and Daily.

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Jacob "Jake" Nolan Taylor

Jacob "Jake" Nolan Taylor

Feb 13, 2022

Nothing could have ever prepared us for the tragedy that ensued on Sunday, February 13, 2022, a day that will forever be remembered as a devastating loss for the entire Down East community. Today and forever more we will mourn the loss of Jacob “Jake” Nolan Taylor, who unexpectedly lost his life alongside seven others who were returning...

Michael Daily Shepherd

Michael Daily Shepherd

Feb 13, 2022

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Michael “Daily” Shepherd. Sunday, February 13, 2022, is the day we were impacted with the tragic and unexpected loss for the Down East Community. Daily, along with seven others, including three lifelong friends, Noah Styron, Jake Taylor, and Kole McInnis, lost their lives as they returned from an...

Noah Lee Styron

Noah Lee Styron

Feb 13, 2022

Sunday, February 13, 2022, is a day that will forever be etched in our minds and hearts. On this day we experienced the tragic and unexpected loss of Noah Lee Styron; our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, neighbor, classmate, and friend to all. In what will forever be known as a horrific tragedy for Down East, Noah lost...

Nettie "MeMe" Phillips Hoyle

Nettie "MeMe" Phillips Hoyle

Feb 13, 2022

Nettie “MeMe”  Phillips Hoyle, 77, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

Meme was born on April 10, 1944, in Vidalia, Georgia, to the late Johnny and Christine Phillips. She was known for her strength including her strong personality. Meme enjoyed her friends at Ben’s Beach Bingo where she was employed...

Teresa Johnson Vaughn

Teresa Johnson Vaughn

Feb 12, 2022

Teresa Johnson Vaughn, 68, of Morehead City, NC passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after her long battle with non-alcoholic liver disease. She spent 2 months at UNC Chapel Hill and was sent home to await her liver and kidney transplant, but the Lord called her home sooner than expected.

Teresa was born...

Connie Easter

Connie Easter

Feb 12, 2022

Connie Easter, 70, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 19th at Soundview Original Freewill Baptist Church, with a visitation one hour prior.

Connie was born on October 10, 1951, in Columbia, South Carolina to her loving...