New Bern, NC Obituaries

Matthew Ryan Arnold, 48, formerly of New Bern, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Matthew will be remembered for his adventurous spirit and the joy he brought to those around him. He loved snow ...

Elizabeth Mae Lester Whitford Parker known as “Boots” born August 8, 1935 in New Bern, North Carolina. Her parents were Vera Hopewell Lester Whitford and stepfather Randolph M Whitford and younger si...

Dorothy (Dixie) Bess Dowd Howard, 97, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, April 13, 2026. Dixie was born on March 2, 1929 to Richard Alexander Dowd and Dora Henderson Dowd. She frequ...

Christopher “Chris” Harry Venters III, 75, of Spruce Pine, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Chris left this world the same way he lived it - with kindness, optimism, strength, and surro...

William Westley Mahoney age 60, passed away April 12, 2026 beside his wife and with his aunts present. He owned Bear Autobody for 20 years which he sold to his friend and business partner, Alex Smit...

Ethel Lee (Dangler) Hess, 86, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at her home with her dear friend Wendy Batten by her side . Ethel was born on January 1, ...

Kerry Lou Hancock, 79, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Born on December 16, 1946, in Goose Creek, Pamlico County, North Carolina, Ke...

Diann Peck, age 86, passed away on April 9, 2026, in New Bern, North Carolina. She was born on June 7, 1939, in Hiawatha, Utah, to Clell and Etta Forsyth of Carbon County, Utah. Diann married her b...

Devoted Nurse, Beloved Wife, Mother, and Friend Nancy Banker, a woman whose life was defined by her boundless love for her family and her decades of dedicated service to others, passed away peacefully...

Fredrich William Wagner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 8, 2026, in New Bern, North Carolina, following a brief illness. He was 87 years old. Born on October 15...

Daniel "Buddy" Talvacchio Jr, 79, passed away on April 5, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born May 16, 1946, to the late James and Ida Hartley. He was the owner and operator of Buddy...

Janice Hales Mann, 93, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2026. She was born September 24, 1932, to the late Johnnie and Ada Hales. Janice, known lovingly by her family as Mema, never met a de...

Kathleen “Kathy” Lawyer, 59, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Kathleen was born in Paterson, New Jersey on April 11, 1966, to Peter Prusiensky and Edith Labu....

Lois Ann (Long) Fragnito passed away on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. She was born and raised in Washington, DC and attended St. Dominick's Catholic primary and High School. Lois lived her Catholic fait...

John Thomas Carl, 56, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2026. John had just celebrated his 56th birthday on February 21, and if you knew him, he would’ve told you, “ge...

Patricia White Hudson, 86, of New Bern, NC, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 11, 1940, Pat was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, gr...

Kevin Roy Kirkhart, age 65, a resident of New Bern, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Vidant Greenville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Lloyd Kirkhart and Patrici...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann McConnell, 61, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on March 30, 2026. She was born October 5, 1964, in Wilmington, Delaware. Leaving behind to ho...

Martha Ann Blackmer, 80, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 30, 2026, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. She was born in Hamburg, New York. Martha was a devoted mo...

Roy Gordon Coburn, Jr. was born in Martin County near Robersonville, NC on January 24, 1937, and went to be with his Lord, Redeemer, and Savior Jesus Christ on March 30, 2026. Gordon was one of the f...

Thomas MacIndoe passed away on March 29, 2026 at the age of 89. Born in New York, Mr. MacIndoe was the son of the late Isabelle (MacDougall) and Thomas MacIndoe. He was raised and educated in Astoria,...

Robert Lee Barrow of New Bern passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 61. He was born on November 9, 1964, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Raymon...

Cindy Marie Dixon, 70, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was born August 16, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Maryann Nolan. Cindy was the happiest with a fishing pole in hand, she always s...

Roger Hugh Priester Sr., known affectionately as “Jolly Roger,” sailed through life with a sense of adventure, a painter’s eye, a sailor’s heart, and a humor that could light up any room. He passed aw...

Brian Patrick Kearney set sail on his final voyage on March 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy as vast and deep as the ocean he so dearly loved. While many knew him as a master of his craft and a leade...

Joseph "Joe" Francis Conlan 78 of New Bern passed away March 25, 2026. Joe grew up in Southern California where he surfed and sailed. He also played guitar in Various bands. Joe was drafted into the...

Diana Marie Dowe, 63, of Havelock, passed away on March 23, 2026. She was born August 1, 1962, to the late John and Dorothea "Dottie" Dowe at Cherry Point. Anyone who met Diana fell in love with her ...

Edgar Louis McCormick, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on March 22, 2026, at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina after batt...

John Anthony Noto passed away in the early hours of March 20, 2026, the first day of spring, with his wife and godson at his side. He was 71 years old. John was born November 2, 1954, at Oakland Naval...

Dellilious Jeanette "Jean" Hart Johnson, known as Jeanette "Jean," passed on March 19, 2026, at the age of 82. Full obituary forthcoming.

On March 19, 2026, John Legrand Davis stepped into glory at the age of 80. We were blessed with 26 extra years with him after he defeated stage 4 cancer twice. He lived well and fought hard and now he...

Lou Ann Schroeder, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. She was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of New Song Methodist Church, where her kindness and servant’s heart touched many...

Rowland Early Hamilton was born on July 20, 1931, in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. His parents, Joseph Warren Hamilton and Lavenia Irene Early Hamilton, already had their hands full with three...

A Celebration of Jackie's life will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Trinity AME Zion Church, 1208 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560. Full obituary forthcoming.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Wesley Ryan Watts, who entered into rest on March 12, 2026, at the age of 40, in New Bern, NC. Born to Mr. Wayne Watts and Mrs. Teresa Bur...

Paul Elvin Overton, 87, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2026, in his home with his loving wife by his side. Paul, “Opa” is survived by his wife of 63 years, Irmgard...

With the promise of eternal life, Margaret B. Grant, 73, of Dover, passed peacefully on March 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, and entered into the presence of the Lord. Margaret was k...

Peggy Jeannine Bennett Langston (1929-2026)—wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; office manager/bookkeeper of City Drug Store and Langston Drug Store; passionate seashell enthusiast; excellen...

Alvin Keith Foreman, 68, passed away on March 9, 2026. He was a hard-working, kind-hearted man who made his home in New Bern, North Carolina. Alvin was born on May 12, 1957 in Indiana to the late W. ...

Joshian Khu Shairreh passed away in the embrace of family on March 08, 2026, at his home. Joshian was born on May 25, 2025, to Nan Nyan and Shair Reh, joining siblings Shwe and Simon. Despite his sh...

P. W. “Wade” Matthews Jr., 96, of Trent Woods went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his home. Wade was born in Harnett City, North Carolina on December 11, 1929, to the late Pesco...

Cindy Michelle Boyd, 52, went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2026, after she courageously and bravely fought cancer. Cindy was born on October 7, 1973, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was...

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...

Wilhelmina "Willie" Short Hradsky, 93, of Minnesott Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Born on August 8, 1932, in Saugerties, New York, she was the daughter of the late Os...

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved Gray Frank Robinson. He left this world on March 2, 2026, leaving behind a void that can never be filled. His departure has left us w...

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...