Obituaries

Roger Ty Rancer

Roger Ty Rancer

May 1, 2024

Roger Ty Rancer, 69, formerly of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home in Beaufort, North Carolina.

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.

Brenda Jackson Rhodes

Brenda Jackson Rhodes

May 1, 2024

Brenda Jackson Rhodes, 74, of Micro, NC (formerly of Gloucester), passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Her family will celebrate her life privately.

She was a beautiful soul who loved animals and nature. She had an upbeat attitude and a positive spirit and always faced life's challenges with a smile. Brenda was a very hard...

Ruth Todd Sanderson

Ruth Todd Sanderson

Apr 30, 2024

Ruth Todd Sanderson, 84, of Emerald Isle, NC, formerly of Loris, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

Born on October 28, 1939, in Loris, SC, Ruth was the beloved daughter of the late James and Maude Todd. Ruth worked in the cafeteria at Daisy Elementary School in Horry County, SC, where she enjoyed seeing the children each...

Floyd Stewart Brown

Floyd Stewart Brown

Apr 30, 2024

Floyd Stewart Brown, 83, of Stacy, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at PruittHealth- Crystal Coast in Beaufort.

A funeral service to honor Floyd’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 5th at Stacy Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ernest Laxton. Interment will follow at the Stacy Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Esther Kyle

Esther Kyle

Apr 29, 2024

Esther Kyle, 62, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Facility.Her full obituary will be shared once it is finalized.Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.netArrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, N.C.

William Kent Sturdivant Jr.

William Kent Sturdivant Jr.

Apr 29, 2024

William Kent Sturdivant, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024. 

Kent was born on March 16, 1934, in Wilkes County, NC, and served in the United States Army in Texas, Washington, DC, and California. Kent was greatly loved and will be missed and fondly remembered for his wit, stories about his amazing life experiences and loyalty to his family....

Captain William "Bill" Thompson Bittmann Sr.

Captain William "Bill" Thompson Bittmann Sr.

Apr 29, 2024

Captain William "Bill" Thompson Bittmann Sr., 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Bill was born on December 29, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey and raised in nearby Gloucester, New Jersey, where he developed an interest in the outdoors at an early age. Before graduating Gloucester High School, he was known to go...

Debra "Deb" Gillikin Guthrie

Debra "Deb" Gillikin Guthrie

Apr 28, 2024

Debra “Deb” Gillikin Guthrie, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into the arms of Jesus on April 28th, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center surrounded by those she loved most.

Deb was born in Camden, New Jersey on November 16th, 1957, to Golda and Elmer Gillikin. Her passing has left an indelible void in the hearts of her family and...

Margaret Esbaugh

Margaret Esbaugh

Apr 27, 2024

Margaret "Peg" Louise Ely Esbaugh, 96, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Peg was born in Northville, Michigan on September 15, 1927, to Claude and Lydella (Murdoch) Ely, remaining there until enrolling at Michigan State University.  She was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, graduated with a degree in education in 1949,...

Ambrose "A J" Deese

Ambrose "A J" Deese

Apr 24, 2024

Ambrose "AJ" Deese, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, one day shy of his 83rd birthday.

A funeral service to honor AJ’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 28th at Cape Carteret Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kevin Club. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

Frances Rose Lewis

Frances Rose Lewis

Apr 23, 2024

Frances Rose Lewis, 92, of Otway, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Ms. Frances’ life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27th at Lighthouse Chapel on Harkers Island, officiated by Rev. Ricky Rose. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6...

Monica Quidley

Monica Quidley

Apr 23, 2024

Monica Quidley, 90, formerly of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her home in Easley, South Carolina.

A funeral service to honor Monica’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 30th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort, NC. The family will receive friends from 6...

Elizabeth Ann Baugham

Elizabeth Ann Baugham

Apr 23, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Baugham, 76, died on April 23, 2024, at home with family and close friends nearby.

A memorial service to honor Ann’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, in Swansboro, NC. A reception will follow at the Park facility adjacent to the Kingdom Hall.

Ann found great happiness in caring...

Michael Thomas Coyle

Michael Thomas Coyle

Apr 22, 2024

Michael Thomas Coyle was peacefully carried away in the arms of the Angels on April 22, 2024. May God grant him eternal Peace.

He was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, on September 16, 1947, to his late parents, Margaret M. (Flaherty) and William J. Coyle, who raised their offspring with neverending love and instilled in them morals, respect, value of hard work,...

Holly Funk Oswald

Holly Funk Oswald

Apr 22, 2024

Holly Funk Oswald, 58, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. 

Holly was born on December 20, 1965, in Rocky Mount, NC, to the late Paul and Shirley Funk. She attended First Methodist Church in Morehead City where she enjoyed her church family. Holly found joy in companionship and shared laughter with...

Caldonia "Cad" Styron Gaskill

Caldonia "Cad" Styron Gaskill

Apr 22, 2024

Caldonia "Cad" Styron Gaskill, 88, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Carteret Health Care. 

A funeral service to honor Cad’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 26th at Cedar Island Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Nelson Koonce. Interment will follow at Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Ryan Thomas Godby

Ryan Thomas Godby

Apr 21, 2024

Ryan Thomas Godby, 36, of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on April 21, 2024.

A graveside service to honor Ryan’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 23rd at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport, NC, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose Jr.

Ryan was born on September 4, 1987, in his hometown of Morehead City, NC.

Those...

Frank Lyndell Piner

Frank Lyndell Piner

Apr 21, 2024

Frank Lyndell Piner, 93, of Williston, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Frank’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 25th  at Williston Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Bob Rose. Interment will follow at Williston Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24th ...

Alisha Kelly

Alisha Kelly

Apr 19, 2024

Alisha Kelly, 23, of Havelock, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at ECU Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.

Alisha was born on October 8, 2000, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to Michael Kelly and Heather Walton. She was a free spirit, unafraid to dance to the beat of her own drum. Alisha’s...

Preston Earl Murdoch

Preston Earl Murdoch

Apr 19, 2024

Preston Earl Murdoch, of Smithfield, Virginia, formerly of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. 

A funeral service to honor Preston’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 25th at Salter Path Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24th at Munden...

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