New Bern, NC Obituaries

John F. Williams, 78, passed away on July 11, 2026. Born on May 1, 1948, in New Bern, North Carolina, to Dexter and Gladys Williams, John lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to his family, and...

William Benjamin Anderson V, affectionately known as “Bill,” passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in New Bern, North Carolina, following a courageous five-year battle with Alzheimer’...

Millard Fillmore Banker III, 84, passed away on July 12, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Millard lived in New Jersey with his wife, Nancy, until 1969, when they pic...

Nyunt Win, age 57, passed on July 10, 2026. Born on March 28, 1969, Nyunt Win will have a visitation at Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory, 2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560, US, on July 17, 2026, from...

Dr. Clyde E. McKeand, 97, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on July 10, 2026. He was born December 8, 1928 in Kenova, West Virginia, to Herbert and Carrie McKeand. After graduating with a D.D.S...

Jerry Holt Diffee, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina. Born on September 27, 1954, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Jerry was...

Roney Jackson Underwood, 78, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, following a period of declining health. Born in Smithfield, North Carolina, Roney was the beloved son of the late V.J. and Ann Und...

Eileen Mary Kalencki, 77, of New Bern, North Carolina left this temporary earthly home and joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in eternal Glory on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Eileen was born on Novemb...

Today we celebrate the life of Linda Nell Lanier Fear! She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, caretaker, teacher, cheerleader, and dear friend! Linda Nell Lanier Fear, 79, of New Bern, passed ...

Peggy Amerson passed away peacefully at her home on July 1, 2026. Born on May 12, 1954, in New Bern, North Carolina, Peggy was the beloved daughter of Duffy and Rosalie Gaskins. She was preceded ...

James "Jimmy" Theodore Beck, 72, passed on June 29, 2026. He was born April 25, 1954, to the late Stanley and Jean Beck. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Uni...

Kathleen "Katie" Mackall, 83, passed on June 30, 2026, with her son by her side. She was born November 28, 1942, to the late Max and Catherine Ryan. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Katie's life a...

Dr. James O’Tuel Warren, Sr., 65, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. Born on June 28, 1960, in Albemarle, North Carolina, James was the son of Houston Butler Warren...

A faithful servant, devoted sister, cherished aunt, and friend to many. Marie Ida Iwanski peacefully passed away on June 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on October 13, 1948, in Wisconsin Ra...

Betty Marcene Florez passed away on June 25th,2026, at the age of 75. Born on August 27th, 1950, Betty lived in New Bern, North Carolina. Key Lime Pie, Stuffed Animals, and a walk around Union Point ...

Jane Lee Gallagher, 77, joined her Lord and Savior on June 25, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio. Jane lived in New Bern, North Carolina, where she lived a life defined by qui...

Jewel Wade Watson Mrs. Jewel Wade Watson, 99, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. A lifelong woman of faith, Jewel was the oldest member of First Baptist Church of New Bern. She ...

James Robert Hines, III of Havelock, was born on November 1, 1952 to James R. Hines, Jr. and Mary Pauline Hines and passed away on June 22, 2026 at Duke University Hospital at the age of 73. Jim grad...

Samuel Clark IV, age 49, passed away on June 21, 2026. He was born on April 8, 1977. His hometown in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Samuel will be remembered with deep respect for the steady way he met lif...

Raymond Samia of New Bern passed away on June 20, 2026. Raymond was a kind and generous man who found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved fishing and hunting, and he especially enjoye...

Sammie "Sam" D. Bradley, 88, passed on June 20, 2026. He was born March 24, 1938, to the late George and Eula Bradley. Sam was a native of Haywood County, NC. During his high school years, Sam was dr...

Patricia Budd Conway, 89, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Patricia found joy in the simple things, tending to her garden, working in her yard, and r...

Richard Lee Barker, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026. Born and raised in Missouri, Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by hard...

Captain Curtis Jack Bare Sr., USMC, Retired, 89, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026. He was born April 14, 1937, to the late Jack and Emma Bare. Curtis grew up in Roanoke, VA and attended...

Wynn Dwayne Hamilton, aged 59, passed away in his sleep on June 14, 2026, in his Cove City, North Carolina home. Born on November 8, 1966, in Ft. Worth, Texas, Wynn attended Shephard High School and c...

Alice Lee Keech, 70, of Trent Woods, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Alice was born in Kinston, North Carolina on February 17, 1956, to the late Donald McBride Hudson and Barbara...

Mrs. Rosa Conner Nihoa, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ernes...

Nicholas Adam Hyduke III Nicholas Adam Hyduke III, of Oriental, North Carolina, passed away on June 12, 2026. He was a devoted educator and school administrator whose career in education touched the ...

Mary Louise (Price) Scott was born to Almeda and Christopher Price at Fort Dix Army Hospital in Trenton, New Jersey. She later moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where she met the love of her life, Harry...

“For this one farmer, the worries are over, lie down and rest your head. Your time has been and struggles are over, put your tractor under the shed.” On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Thomas Alfred Eborn d...

Ronald L. Schirmer II, of New Bern, passed away on June 9, 2026. Throughout his life, Ronald was known for his strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to serving others. He worked i...

Robert Duffy Aldridge Sr., 80, passed on June 7, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1945, to the late Leon (Lynn) and Josie Aldridge. Leaving behind to honor Robert's life and legacy are his loving wife o...

Lewis Bradley "Brad" Christian, 85, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House. Born on January 16, 1941, in Poughkeepsie, New York, ...

Claudia Brown Roach, age 95, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed peacefully on June 4, 2026. Born on October 10, 1930, in New Bern, Claudia lived a life that left a profound and lasting impression on ...

Taft Johnny Vaughn Jr., 82, passed on June 3, 2026. He was born on February 6, 1944, to the late Taft and Mary Vaughn Sr. Taft was employed by Stone & Webster Engineering for over 30 years, then he w...

Glenda Kay Brown, 68, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Glenda was a beloved sister and aunt who cherished the time she spent with her family. She had a special lov...

Betty Hockey Polito, RN, 94, passed away on June 2, 2026. She was born in 1932, in Johnstown, PA, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Kristofco) Hockey. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Betty’s life...

Ina Patricia Willis, 83, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Ina was born on November 15, 1942, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to the late Kenneth and Iov...

Sherry Piner Salter, age 78, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Sherry was born on March 17, 1948 in New Bern. She spent her life in the community she loved, leaving be...

Andrea Jean Nelson, 78, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. Andrea devoted 37 years of distinguished service to the United States State Department, serving as a diplomat throughout ...

Barbara Ann Wind (nee Fisher) went peacefully on May 21, 2026. She was born on August 16,1948 in Corning, New York to Mary and Henry Fisher. She was a loving wife to Reinhold Wind for 50 years. Barba...

Robert C. Mitchell, 85, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026. Known to his friends as Bob, he was born in Needham, Massachusetts to James Alfred and Alice Maud (Nielsen...

Hilda Billington, known for her sincere devotion to family, genuine concern for friends, and compassion for animals, passed away in the early hours on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. As a nurse, Hilda wa...

Robert Pritchett Bridges Jr. passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on April 26, 1950, Bob was born and raised in Alabama, where he spent his early years, and later made his home in New B...

Our hearts are broken at the loss of this wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Alton Gordan Mills, Jr. age 85 passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 18, 2026, in Wake For...

Stephen Bryan McDaniel passed on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 49. Stephen was born on July 16, 1976, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Stephen was known for his very special smile and was nicknamed...

Sheldon D. Harvey Jr. 90 passed away quietly in his sleep of natural causes. He was born in Salem, MA on 30 April 1936. He was the only child of Anne and Sheldon Harvey. He was an avid outdoorsman; h...

Horace Gorman Lawrence, lovingly known as “Papa,” went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by love. To know Horace was to know kindness. He was a loving father, pro...

Lottie B. Lockey, 87, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation. Lottie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Franklin Lockey Sr.; her brothers, Al...