New Bern, NC Obituaries

Stephen Paul Stout, 51, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home. Stephen was born on November 23, 1974 in Lakeland, Florida to James "Jim" Stout and the late Ir...

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Edith Glasser. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Teklits; her brother, George Glasser; and several nieces, Kimberly Matey, Karyn Mate...

Betty Carol Burnett, 90, passed away on March 3, 2026. She was born October 27, 1935, to the late Norman Sr. and Dollie Kellum. Born in Trenton, North Carolina, in Jones County, Betty attended New Be...

New Bern, NC – Rennie Estelle Foster Killingsworth (age 94) passed away on March 3, 2026. She was born on May 11, 1931, in Belhaven, North Carolina, to David Samson Foster and Ruth Wilkins Foster. R...

Harold “Hank” Dickson, 72, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Hank was a man of strong character and steady determination, qualities he proudly attributed to his German heritage. ...

Cynthia "Cindy" Elanie Kiser Gaskins, 74, passed away on March 1, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1951. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Cindy's life and memories are her loving husband of almost 5...

Born and raised in New Bern, North Carolina, Alonza (Buzzy) Wallace Holton Jr. was a lifelong member of the community he loved. He attended New Bern Senior High School and briefly continued his educat...

Marva Ray Ellison Johnson-James transitioned from time to eternity early Friday morning, February 20, 2026, in New Bern, North Carolina to be with the Lord to rest from her labor and receive her crown...

William Bruce “Bill” Kovac, 72, passed away on February 24, 2026. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Bill was one of five siblings and carried with him a strong work ethic that guided his life. Bill sp...

Frances Carol Lilly, 81, passed away on February 21, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1944, to the late Willie and Nellie Fulford. Leaving behind to honor and cherish the life and legacy of Frances ...

June Marie Tolley Stephens, of Havelock, formerly of Oak Island, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern. June was a woman who enjoyed life’s simple ple...

Lieutenant Colonel George "Bob" Robert Callison, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), 87, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 21st surrounded by his family, following a courageous three-year bat...

Allen Frederick Slaymaker, 60, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1965, in Charleston, West Virginia. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday Feb...

Robert Eugene Girton, Jr., 78, of New Bern, NC, died on February 19, 2026 at Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, NC. Bob was born on April 17, 1947, the only son of the late Robert Eugene Girton,...

James Wilson Lee, age 85, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Newport, North Carolina. Born on February 11, 1941, in Smithfield, North Carolina, he was the son...

Richard Otto Weiler passed away peacefully at home, embraced by the love of his family on February 14, 2026, in New Bern, North Carolina. He was welcomed into eternal rest by his parents, Otto Frank ...

George F. Woolls, 76, beloved husband, father, and "Pop Pop" passed away on February 14, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 26, 1949, in Alexandria, Virginia. George proud...

Deacon Major "M.L." Lee Mitchell III, 78, was called to rest on February 13, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 19, 1948, to the late Major and Catherine Mitchell II. M.L. attended school in C...

Ronald "Ron" Lee Jones passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents, L. Meyer and Mary Beth Jones; a sister, Char Rausch; and a brother, Larry Jones. ...

Durham, NC – Edward “Skip” Bulkley passed peacefully on February 10, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. A 1958 graduate of Duke University, Skip returned to Durham, making his home at the American Tobacc...

Vaneda Steve Webster passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her three children. Vaneda grew up in Conehatta, Mississippi, and carried that strength, warmth, and steady...

Susan Elizabeth Williams Bayliss, 87, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. She was born on April 24, 1938, to the late Edward and Vida Mae Williams and was raised in the Vine Swamp community of...

Frank Edward Kerr, 91, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away while surrounded by family and holding the hand of his beloved wife, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Frank was born in Eggleston, Virginia...

Michael Lee Johnson, 83, of New York City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Michael was born on April 7, 1942, in Conway, South Carolina, to the...

Harry Gorden Ward (Sandi), passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 20, 1951 in Long Branch, Ne...

Daniel Spruill Robinson Sr., 92, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1933, to the late Curley and Ellen Robinson. Daniel proudly served in the US Navy from May of 1951 to May ...

McArthur Cherry, born on September 3, 1947, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 78.

Gail Lee Leverage passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, surrounded by family. Gail spent most of her adult life in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she ma...

Della Mae Mills Jones, 97, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026. Born in Pitt County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ada Mills. In addition to her parents, Della...

Harry Adolph Kling, a devoted patriot and retired Major in the United States Marine Corps, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on January 30, 1935, Harry’s life was defined by his ...

Carole Simmons, born on August 18, 1935, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 90. Carole was a resident of New Bern, North Carolina. Full Obituary Forthcoming.

Johnny Lyke Williams, age 75, of 1415 Bear Hole Rd. Vanceboro, passed away on January 27, 2026. Johnny was born on September 23, 1950, to William Williams and Minnie Irene Gurganus, who preceded him ...

Duk Kim Perko passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 2, 1949, in the Republic of Korea, Duk Kim Perko was a resident of Lakewood, Washington. A funeral service will be h...

Lawrence "Rick" Richard Tillett, a resident of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on March 1, 1947, Rick was known for his humorous, honest, and resilien...

The dash between those two dates is far too short for those who loved him. Conversely, that dash doesn’t tell the story of this man and what he did that mattered between those two dates. Jerry always ...

James "Jim" Harry Orchard Jr. age 80, a resident of New Bern, passed away January 18, 2026. He is survived by his two sons, Jimmy and John. He was a member of the New Bern Volunteer Fire Department, w...

Jimmy Carroll Glisson, a beloved and cherished resident of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on October 15, 1947, Jimmy was known for his generous, devo...

Lisa Edwards passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, leaving this world to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved deeply and served faithfully throughout her life. Her strong faith was a guid...

James "Jim" Robert McManamey, 82, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born August 17, 1943, to the late Charles and Clarice McManamey. Leaving behi...

Dave Hilbert, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dave graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1988 and earned ...

Elizabeth "Ellen" Bousman, 79, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia and cancer. She was born on January 27, 1946, to the late David Lee Purifoy, ...

Hezzie Gerdyne Hodges Jr., 90, passed away on January 16, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He was born September 18, 1935, to the late Hezzie Sr. and Selena Hodges. Hezzie attended Louisburg C...

Dallene Thomasia Perry, 60, of New Bern, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Dallene was a remarkably intelligent woman with many talents and an inquisitive mind. She proudly earned a mixolog...

Norman Therrill Sears, 94, passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1931, to the late Jesse and Pearl Sears. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Norman's life and legacy are his s...

David Glenn Kellum, born on January 14, 1948, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 77. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cotten Funeral Home, located at 2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, North...

Mr. Lawrence Joseph Salerno, better known as Larry, a resident of New Bern passed away Sunday January 11, 2026. Larry was born January 5, 1935 in Jamaica Queens, NY to the late Laurie (Larry) and Con...

Sylvia Golding Nobles, a loving mother and devoted grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 after suffering from Alzheimer's. Sylvia was a faithful Christian who loved the Lord deeply....

Charity Marie Avery Maynard, known affectionately as "Sissy" by her parents, siblings, and many nieces and nephews, entered into heaven on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on September ...

Diane Marie Flory (Vidumansky) passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, January 8th 2026, at Greenville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, NC after a year-long battle with cancer. Diane...

Peter Michael McNamee, 78, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Peter was born in Mineola, New York on March 10, 1947, to the lat...