Obituaries

Lucy Mae Bagarella

Lucy Mae Bagarella

Apr 15, 2024

Lucy Mae Bagarella, 78, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service to honor Lucy's life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 21st at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor David Harper. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour...

Dr. Harris Lane Evans Sr.

Dr. Harris Lane Evans Sr.

Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Harris Lane Evans Sr., 95, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home.

Harris was born on March 13, 1929, in Hampton, Virginia, to the late Peter and Myrtle Evans. He dedicated his life to serving his country, first in the United States Air Force and later, after earning his Doctorate, as a respected...

Joseph Andrew Schulte Sr.

Joseph Andrew Schulte Sr.

Apr 14, 2024

Joseph Andrew Schulte Sr., 64, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Joseph’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 20th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Pastor Lisa Kirby. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Joseph was born on June 3, 1959, in Islip, New...

Barbara Anne Osborne Granger

Barbara Anne Osborne Granger

Apr 12, 2024

Barbara Anne Osborne Granger, age 93, of Hilton Village, Newport News, VA, died peacefully in her sleep at Carteret Landing, Morehead City, NC, at 1200 on Friday, April 12, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.

Barbara, or "Bub," was born on March 13, 1931, to the late Harold Hollenback and Susan Anna Osborne, growing up in Hilton Village with her...

Denise Marie Accardo

Denise Marie Accardo

Apr 12, 2024

Denise Marie Accardo, 72, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home.

Denise will be laid to rest privately at Hollywood Memorial Gardens, in Hollywood, Florida.

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

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

Mary Evelyn Lockamy Tatum

Mary Evelyn Lockamy Tatum

Apr 11, 2024

Mary Evelyn Lockamy Tatum, affectionately known as “Moomer”, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 11, 2024. 

As the baby of 9 children, Mary was raised by her loving parents, John Lovett and Lucy Jane Lockamy, on the Lockamy farm in Godwin, NC. She was educated as an electronics engineer, retired from Longwood College (now Longwood University), and served...

Anthony "Tony" Allen Morris II

Anthony "Tony" Allen Morris II

Apr 11, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Allen Morris II, 34, of Beaufort, North Carolina, tragically passed away on April 11, 2024.

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

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

Edwin "Ed" Priest Oglesby Jr.

Edwin "Ed" Priest Oglesby Jr.

Apr 11, 2024

Edwin “Ed” Priest Oglesby Jr., 91, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Ed’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 14th at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one...

Alton Carlyle Hall, Jr, "A.C."

Alton Carlyle Hall, Jr, "A.C."

Apr 10, 2024

Alton Carlyle Hall, Jr, "A.C.", 97, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home. Planning Director for the City of Raleigh from 1956-1980, and architect, owner, and operator of the Atlantis Lodge in Pine Knoll Shores since 1963.

Born January 26, 1927, to Ruth Badger Hall & Alton Carlyle Hall, Sr. in Raleigh, NC. A.C....

Elva Mae Davis Johnson

Elva Mae Davis Johnson

Apr 10, 2024

Elva Mae Davis Johnson, 92, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service to honor Elva Mae’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 15th at Harkers Island Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Lee Pittard. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family...

Jan Spickett

Jan Spickett

Apr 9, 2024

Jan Spickett, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home.

A graveside service to honor Janet’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 18th at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Wesley Holmes. 

Jan was born on August 31, 1939, in Northville, Michigan, to the late Lloyd and Beulah Hattis. Young and in...

William "Bill" Crank Jr.

William "Bill" Crank Jr.

Apr 9, 2024

William “Bill” Crank Jr., 78, of Havelock, NC, a native of Carteret County, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

His funeral service, including military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, April 14 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Stabley.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the...

Bettie Ann Leggett Godfrey

Bettie Ann Leggett Godfrey

Apr 8, 2024

Bettie Ann Leggett Godfrey, 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Pruitt Health Crystal Coast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaufort. 

A graveside service to honor Bettie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 13th at Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro, NC, officiated by The Rev. Dr. John B. Pollack. Bettie dedicated over three...

Janice Louise Willis Ricks

Janice Louise Willis Ricks

Apr 6, 2024

Janice Louise Willis Ricks, 90, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home.

A funeral service to honor Janice’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10th at First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort, officiated by Rev. Richard Patterson. Interment will follow at Oceanview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Ellen Nicholette Samonas

Ellen Nicholette Samonas

Apr 5, 2024

Ellen Nicholette Samonas, 91, formerly of Carteret County, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Heritage of Richlands.

Ellen will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

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.

Emma Lee Piner Wade

Emma Lee Piner Wade

Apr 4, 2024

Emma Piner Wade, a beacon of warmth and love, passed away on April 4, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to Lee and Dorris “Dot” Piner in Beaufort, NC August 17, 1943. Emma’s life was filled with love and dedication to her family and church.  

A funeral service to honor Emma’s life will be held at 11...

Fiore Michael DeRogatis Jr.

Fiore Michael DeRogatis Jr.

Apr 2, 2024

Fiore Michael DeRogatis Jr., 67, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, formerly of Berlin, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

Beloved son of the late Georgianna and Fiore DeRogatis. Also preceded in death by his sister, Debbe Ann Winder, nee DeRogatis. 

Survived by his niece, Staci Magnolia Winder, and his uncles George and Richard Hofacker, and...

Billy Lee Calisterio Jr.

Billy Lee Calisterio Jr.

Apr 2, 2024

Billy Lee Calisterio Jr., 25, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

A memorial service to honor Billy's life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 14th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Born on August 4, 1998, Billy was born in raised in Newport, NC, and was a graduate of West Carteret High School.

Billy was...

George Vernon Smith

George Vernon Smith

Apr 1, 2024

George Vernon Smith, 76 of Morehead City, NC, died at Autumn Care of Raeford, NC on April 1, 2024. 

George was born in Winston Salem, NC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Otis Smith. He lived in Lexington, NC for about 40 years before moving to Morehead City, NC. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Smith; his parents;...

Dr. George Thomas Ward Sr.

Dr. George Thomas Ward Sr.

Mar 31, 2024

Dr. George Thomas Ward Sr., 85, of Harkers Island, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Carteret Health Care, surrounded by family.

Tom, as he was known, was born on August 2, 1938, in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Walter and Nell Ward. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, Captain, and lifelong friend to many. He...

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