Melinda Ward Obituary
Melinda Ward of Newport, North Carolina passed away on July 1, 2026. Melinda, born on February 16, 1969, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melinda Ward to show support.
She was predeceased by: her grandmother Myrtle Lee Ward; her brother Richard Pelletier; and her aunts and uncles, Derryl Garner, David Ward, Donny Ward, Carol Ward, Betty Jo Ward and Jane Garner.
She is survived by: her parent Betty Geneva Ward; her boyfriend Robert Newkirk III; her nephew Andrew Pelletier (Jeff) of Morehead City; her sister-in-law Nancy Pelletier of Morehead City; and her cousins, Ashton, Penelope Ward of Beaufort, Julie Hathaway (Todd) of Hope Mills and Kyle Garner of Beaufort. She is also survived by feline companions.
