Obituaries
Gwendolyn Anne Sorey Schultz
May 17, 2024
Gwendolyn Anne Sorey Schultz, 89, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024.
A memorial service to honor Gwen’s life will be held at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Service details will be shared once finalized.
Born on October 15, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska, Gwen was the daughter of the late Mildred Leona Lerschen Sorey and Albert...
Michael R. Gabbard
May 17, 2024
Michael R. Gabbard, 70, of Stella, passed away on May 17, 2024 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.netArrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.
John Alexander Wood
May 16, 2024
John Alexander Wood, 72, of Beaufort, passed away at Carolina East Medical Center. Services are incomplete at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.netArrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.
Emma Nelson Smith
May 16, 2024
Emma Nelson Smith, 81, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
Emma's service arrangements and her complete obituary will be shared once finalized.
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.
GySgt. Donald "Don" Charles Leppert, USMC Retired
May 15, 2024
GySgt. Donald "Don" Charles Leppert, USMC Retired, 80, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Don’s memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 21st at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havelock, officiated by Rev. James Daub.
Don was born on June 27, 1943, in Geneva, Illinois, to...
Officer Branden R. Swisher
May 14, 2024
Officer Branden R. Swisher, 23, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center, following a short yet courageous battle with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
A memorial service to honor Branden’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Eric Dougherty. The family...
Wanda June Smith
May 14, 2024
Wanda June Smith, aged 82, a beacon of loving kindness and joy, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, in Bonifay, Florida.
Born on December 18, 1941, in Greensburg, Indiana, Wanda's life was a testament to love, laughter, and the deep bonds of family. Wanda's journey brought her from the place of her birth to the warm community of Marianna, Florida,...
Donald "Don" Coats
May 14, 2024
Donald "Don" Coats, 90, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service for Don will be held at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, details will be shared once finalized.
Don was born on July 31, 1933, in Johnston County, NC, to the late James Malcolm and Carra Belle Wallace Coats.
Those remaining...
Robert "Bobby" Wayne Cates
May 12, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Wayne Cates, 82, of Newport, NC, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at ECU Health in Greenville, NC, due to injuries from a motorcycle accident.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2nd at Victory Baptist Church in Newport, NC, officiated by Pastor Roger Whaley.
Bobby was born in Durham, NC to the late...
Alfred Kenneth Bitter
May 11, 2024
Alfred Kenneth Bitter, 67, of Harlowe, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Warsaw Nursing Home in Warsaw, NC.
A funeral service to honor Alfred’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 16th at Harlowe United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Michael Williams and Rev. David Rimmer. Interment will follow at Harlowe United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family...
Mary Elizabeth Stoner
May 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Stoner, 80, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home.Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Morehead City, NC.
Charles Lester Brown
May 11, 2024
Charles Lester Brown, 69, formerly of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
A graveside service to honor Charles’ life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 17th at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, NC.
Charles was born on August 5, 1954, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to...
Rachel Ann Allred
May 11, 2024
Rachel Ann Allred, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
A funeral service to honor Ms. Rachel’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 18th at Glad Tidings Church, officiated by Rev. Tim Marriner. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.
Ms. Rachel was born on April 28, 1937, in Randleman,...
Karen Rose Crowder
May 10, 2024
Karen Rose Crowder, 74, of Newport, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Grantsbrook Rehab and Nursing Center.Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Morehead City, NC.
Robin Elliott
May 10, 2024
Robin Elliott, 58, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Robin was born on August 2, 1965, in Norfolk, Virginia. Robin's heart was always drawn to the coastal life. Growing up in Virginia Beach, she carried with her the love for the coast when she later settled in Carteret County, NC, nine years...
Reta Faye Frazier
May 10, 2024
Reta Faye Frazier, 68, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 10, 2024. Born on a joyous Christmas Day, December 25, 1955, in Harlowe, North Carolina, Reta was the cherished daughter of the late Freddie and Annie Mae Frazier. Her early years were filled with happiness as she grew up on the family homestead on...
Lacie Renee Treadway
May 8, 2024
Lacie Renee Treadway, 40, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
Lacie was born on June 9, 1983, in Jackson, Michigan, to Charles Lee Shadrick Jr. and Rebecca Lynn Shadrick. Their family later moved to North Carolina where Lacie excelled academically and graduated with honors from North Iredell High School with the Class...
William Terry Gaskill
May 8, 2024
William Terry Gaskill, 59, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
A memorial service to honor Terry’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 21st at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose Jr. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service...
John Wayne Vester Sr.
May 8, 2024
John Wayne Vester Sr., 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Born on December 10, 1950, in Rocky Mount, NC, to the late Julian and Virginia Vester, John's journey in life led him from Rocky Mount to Atlantic Beach at the age of 17. He then returned to Rocky Mount for nearly...
David Willis Baker Jr.
May 8, 2024
David Willis Baker Jr., 68, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Born on January 5, 1956, to the late David Willis Baker Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Elks Baker, David was known as “Buddy” to close friends and family in his hometown of Kinston. With a heartwarming love story,...
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