Obituaries

Phyllis Morris Gibson

Phyllis Morris Gibson

Aug 25, 2021

Phyllis Morris Gibson, 87, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.

The family will have a service to honor Phyllis’s life at a later date.

Phyllis was born on June 24, 1934, in Jefferson County, Kentucky, to the late John and Ruby Morris. Working...

James "Jim" William Schaefers

James "Jim" William Schaefers

Aug 23, 2021

James "Jim" William Schaefers, 60, of Penryn, California, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at his vacation home in Stella, North Carolina.

Jim was born on April 13, 1961, in Freeport, New York, to the late Madeleine Dodson. After graduating from Norte Del Rio High School, he furthered his education at Sacramento State University where he...

Barbara "Babs" Ann Barnes

Barbara "Babs" Ann Barnes

Aug 23, 2021

Barbara "Babs" Ann Barnes, 63, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Her memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 26, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort, officiated by The Reverend Tambria Lee.

Barbara, or Babs as she was most fondly known,...

Linda J. Taylor

Linda J. Taylor

Aug 22, 2021

Linda J. Taylor, 79, of Atlantic, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

Her memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Atlantic United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Chang B, Kim. Interment will follow at Nelson Bay Cemetery.  The family will receive friends an hour prior...

Deanne "Karla" Zahradka

Deanne "Karla" Zahradka

Aug 22, 2021

Deanne “Karla” Ray Zahradka, 68, of Beaufort, died August 22, 2021, at Carteret Health Care, in Morehead City, North Carolina a result of complications due to COVID-19.

Her memorial service will be held 2 p.m., September 11, 2021, at Grace Presbyterian Church in Beaufort.  Internment is planned for 2 p.m., September 18, 2021, at Southlawn Memorial...

Joe Hardison III

Joe Hardison III

Aug 21, 2021

Joe Hardison III, 57, of Morehead City, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021.

A Celebration of Joe’s Life will be held at a later date.

Joe was born October 24, 1963 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was the owner of Joe Hardison Heating & Air.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley McGonigal of...

Rebecca "Becky" Scott Thompson

Rebecca "Becky" Scott Thompson

Aug 21, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Scott Thompson, 76, of Havelock, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Cherry Point Baptist Church in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Steve Epperson, Dr. Michael Schwalm, and Rev. Mike Scott. A private...

Verna Marie Keeter

Verna Marie Keeter

Aug 20, 2021

Friday, August 20, 2021, Verna Marie Keeter, 63, of Morehead City, joined her Lord and Savior and her loved ones gone before, after her courageous battle with cancer over the last two and half years.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin, niece, coworker, and friend to all who knew her.

She...

Anthony "Tony" Beligotti

Anthony "Tony" Beligotti

Aug 19, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Beligotti, 24, of Newport, went to be with the Lord on August 19th, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, August 27th, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th at the Havelock Moose Lodge....

James Patrick Kelly

James Patrick Kelly

Aug 19, 2021

James Patrick “Pat” Kelly, 72, of Morehead City, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Brian Center Southpoint in Durham.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Kevin Stott.  The family will receive friends an hour prior. (See link...

Frank Famularo

Frank Famularo

Aug 18, 2021

Frank Famularo, 71, of Kinston, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill.

His graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport, officiated by Rev. James Bradley.  The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. (See link...

Diane Wiley Spencer

Diane Wiley Spencer

Aug 17, 2021

Diane Wiley Spencer, 69, of Swansboro, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 23, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Paul Loftin. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends an...

Rhoda Treichel

Rhoda Treichel

Aug 17, 2021

Rhoda Treichel, 85, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Carteret Landing.

There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m, on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley.

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

Arrangements...

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Smith

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Smith

Aug 16, 2021

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Smith, died peacefully at his Morehead City home on Monday, August 16, 2021, surrounded by his family at the age of 78.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, August 19th, at Munden Funeral Home. A graveside service for Ronald will be held at 10 a.m., Friday,...

Rev. Oliver S. Griffin

Rev. Oliver S. Griffin

Aug 16, 2021

Rev. Oliver S. Griffin, 97, of Harkers Island, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Free Grace Wesleyan Church on Harkers Island, officiated by Rev. Clinton Nelson, Pastor Jonathan Griffin, Pastor Aaron Golden, and...

Ricky Lee Hackett

Ricky Lee Hackett

Aug 14, 2021

Ricky Lee Hackett, 48, of Havelock, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.

Elston Leonard Brookins

Elston Leonard Brookins

Aug 14, 2021

Elston Leonard Brookins, 69, of Havelock, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Elson was born on August 18, 1951, in Oakland, Michigan, to the late John and Gertrude Brookins. He honorably served over 3 years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era, his primary role being a diesel mechanic....

Edward John Coates III

Edward John Coates III

Aug 14, 2021

Edward “Eddie” John Coates III, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his residence.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.  Burial will follow at the Cannady Cemetery in Newport. The family will receive friends an hour prior the funeral...

Rachel Tyler Moore

Rachel Tyler Moore

Aug 13, 2021

Rachel Tyler Moore, 82, of Harkers Island, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 17th, at Harkers Island United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Lee Pittard. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m....

Michael "Mike" Joseph Willard

Michael "Mike" Joseph Willard

Aug 13, 2021

Michael “Mike” Joseph Willard, 58, of Newport, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Michael, or Mike as he preferred, was born on April 16, 1963, in Boston, Massachusetts, to John and Rilla Willard, the youngest of nine...

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