Obituaries

Jennifer Barnes Trujillo

Jennifer Barnes Trujillo

Mar 26, 2024

Mrs. Jennifer Barnes Trujillo, 43, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on March 26, 2024. 

A memorial service to honor Jennifer’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Darrell Williams. The family will receive friends from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., prior to the service.  For those unable to attend, the...

Herbert Feller

Herbert Feller

Mar 26, 2024

Herbert Feller, 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear Life Center in Wilmington.

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.

Gail Goodwin Lung

Gail Goodwin Lung

Mar 25, 2024

Gail Goodwin Lung, 77, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Carteret County, NC, passed away the evening of Monday, March 25, 2024, in Greensboro, NC.

Judith Gail Goodwin was born in Washington, NC, on May 24, 1946.  Her father and mother soon thereafter moved Gail and her older brother, Bruce Davis Goodwin, back home to Morehead City.  A Moreheader bred, she was...

Betty Jo Wood Carter

Betty Jo Wood Carter

Mar 25, 2024

Betty Jo Wood Carter, 83, of Peletier, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at her home.

A gathering of family and friends will be announced at a later date.

Betty was born on April 5, 1940, to the late Joe and Mary Wood. Born in Surry County, she grew up in the majestic mountains of North Carolina.

Betty was blessed...

Patricia "Pat" McClain

Patricia "Pat" McClain

Mar 24, 2024

Patricia “Pat” McClain, 85, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Pat was born on May 13, 1938, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Ernest and Lola Horton. She dedicated her life to the real estate industry, which was her passion. Pat lived in Hampstead and served the Topsail area in her real...

Joyce Powell

Joyce Powell

Mar 23, 2024

Joyce Powell, 85, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will have a graveside service, Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 2 p.m., Russell Family Cemetery in Bogue.

Joyce was born on June 1, 1938, in Bogue, NC, to the late John and Beulah Russell. She grew up with a compassionate heart and a...

Joan Elizabeth Fields

Joan Elizabeth Fields

Mar 22, 2024

Joan Elizabeth Fields, 84, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Joan’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Joan was born on October 27, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late...

Elsie Macon Sapp

Elsie Macon Sapp

Mar 22, 2024

Elsie Macon Sapp, 92, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at her home.

Ms. Sapp's 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.

Marilyn R. Squillo

Marilyn R. Squillo

Mar 22, 2024

Marilyn R. Squillo, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Grantsbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Marilyn was born on April 24, 1940, in Schenectady, New York, to the late Frank and Rose McEckron. She was a loving wife of 58 years, a wonderful mother to her girls, and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother.

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James "Jimmy" Ray Ruggles

James "Jimmy" Ray Ruggles

Mar 20, 2024

James "Jimmy" Ray Ruggles, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A celebration of Jimmy's life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 25th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Joseph Park. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Jimmy...

Glenn "Skeeter" McLawhorn

Glenn "Skeeter" McLawhorn

Mar 20, 2024

Glenn "Skeeter" McLawhorn, 70, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service, with Masonic Rites, to honor Skeeter’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 29th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Paul Loftin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those...

Lucille Russell

Lucille Russell

Mar 19, 2024

Lucille Russell, 74, formerly of Adams Creek, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her home in Buffalo, NY.

Ms. Russell's complete obituary and service arrangements 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.

Kathryn Wells Fisher

Kathryn Wells Fisher

Mar 19, 2024

Kathryn Wells Fisher, 73, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her home.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, March 24th, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Wesley Holmes.

Kathryn was born on March 11, 1951, in Sanford, North Carolina, to the late Ernest and Elizabeth Wells....

Ethel Quinn Bush

Ethel Quinn Bush

Mar 18, 2024

Ethel Quinn Bush, 95, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Ethel’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 24th at Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church in Newport, officiated by Rev. Mitchell Parker, Chaplain Rick Brooks, and Dr. John Hill Jr. Interment will...

Jean Ball Adams

Jean Ball Adams

Mar 17, 2024

Jean Ball Adams, 90, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service to honor Jean's life will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, March 20, at Carteret Memorial Gardens, officiated by Pastor Rusty Willis.

Jean was born on July 18, 1933, in Morehead City, NC, to the late James Raymond and...

Myrtha M. Rodriquez

Myrtha M. Rodriquez

Mar 16, 2024

Myrtha M. Rodriquez, 70, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Myrtha’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 23rd at Cherry Point Church of Christ, officiated by Eric Doughtery. The family will receive friends following the service.

Myrtha was born on June 17, 1953, in Patillas,...

Carolyn Long Rouse

Carolyn Long Rouse

Mar 14, 2024

Carolyn Long Rouse, 81, of Washington, NC, formerly of Carteret County, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

A funeral service to honor Carolyn’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 18th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service....

Penny Willis

Penny Willis

Mar 11, 2024

Penny Willis, 52, of Smyrna, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home.

A memorial service to honor Penny’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 17th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Nelson Koonce. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can be...

Suellen "Su" Crisp Leonard

Suellen "Su" Crisp Leonard

Mar 10, 2024

Suellen “Su” Crisp Leonard, 44, of Morehead City, NC passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, due to injuries sustained from a car accident on March 3.

Suellen was born on March 31, 1979, in Tarboro.  Su graduated from North Carolina State University and served as a high school biology, earth science, and chemistry teacher. Most recently, she taught sixth-grade science and...

William J. Beard

William J. Beard

Mar 9, 2024

William J. Beard, 33, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

William was born on September 21, 1990, in Morehead City, North Carolina. Growing up in Newport, William attended Newport Elementary, Newport Middle School, and Croatan High School until the age of 16.

William lived life on his terms, finding joy...

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