New Bern, NC Obituaries

Krystal Leigh Murphy passed on September 30, 2026, at the age of 53. A celebration of Krystal's life will be held at Cotten Funeral Home, Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 1:00 pm. The family will receive...

Doris Bostic Dyson, 98, went home to be with the Lord, on October 1, 2026. She was born August 18, 1928, to the late Andrew and Blanche Bostic. Doris grew up in rural North Carolina, along with six b...

Lee Anthony Riggs, 73, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1953, to the late Nelson and Helen Riggs. Lee retired as a Chief Deputy from the Craven County Sheri...

Jean Henson Robinson, 90, left this world for her eternal home in heaven on September 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1936, to the late Lane and Beulah Henson. She was ...

Penny Lou Bryan, 65, passed on September 27, 2026. She was born March 21, 1961, in Oil City, PA. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Penny's life, memories, and legacy are her loving husband of 41 ye...

GySgt Curtis E. King Sr., USMC, Retired, 85, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home. Curtis was born on September 16, 1941, in Morgan County, Alabama, t...

Willoughby D. Ferebee, Jr. ("Bill") passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, after a full and well-lived life of 90 years. A devoted fisherman, he retired early from his civil service career as a D...

Herbert C. McMahon, 94, passed away on September 24, 2026, in Johns Creek, Georgia. He was born on October 3, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York. Herbert was the beloved husband of Elizabeth McMahon, née Sc...

Faye B. Perry of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on September 24th, 2026. She was 84. She was able to live surrounded by friends and family the last several years of her life. Born April 13th, ...

Gail Parker Edge, 90, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. Gail was predeceased by her beloved husband, Eugene R. Edge, and her daughter, Tammy Edge. Gail was a faithful serv...

Lee Anderson Dunn passed on September 22, 2026, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Dianne Fredericks Dunn and his daughter, Heather Lee Dunn. Per his request, ther...

Helen Jernigan Shine of New Bern passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born in Rocky Mount, NC, on December 29, 1933, to Helen Jones Jernigan and Ernest Casper Jernigan. She was first rai...

Barbara Leonard Godwin passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at The Carrolton of Nash in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Barbara was a member of Sherwood Forest Free Will Baptist Church in New B...

Paul Alan Rodis passed on September 19, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on July 8, 1938.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share the passing of Dianne Fredericks Dunn, originally of Beacon, New York, and had resided in New Bern, North Carolina for almost 30 years. She pass...

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Son, Brother, and "Uncle Bubba", Patrick Anthony Steichen, born March 14, 2001, passed September 12, 2026 at his home in New Bern, NC. With heavy hearts and boundless ...

Michael A. Liland, beloved son, father, fiancé, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. Michael was a longtime resident of New Jersey, and enjoyed spending time in...

Bridie Callinan, 85, of New Bern, passed away on September 14, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of faith, love, and cherished memories. All who knew Bridie will remember a woman of strong faith whose ...

Coleen P. (Baker) McKivergin, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 94 in Kinston, North Ca...

Horace Lendell Brockington Sr., affectionately known as “Brock”, was born on July 30, 1953 in Hartsville, SC to Leroy Sr. and Lois Brockington. Horace graduated from Douglass High School in Baltimore,...

James “Jim” Sandborn, born March 4, 1945, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, at 2:26 PM in Charlotte, Michigan, with his family by his side. He was 81 years old. A devoted husband, father, ...

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Judie Ann Hutchins on September 5th, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born in Greenville, North Carolina on February 21st, 1947, and...

Elsie Mae Collins, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was born April 21, 1932, to the late Clem and Mary White. A res...

Octavia (Tay) Ashford Roberts, age 81, of Trent Woods, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, surrounded by her family, while looking forward to being with the Lord. She was preceded i...

On September 2, 2026, we said goodbye to Eric “David” Simpson, 59, of New Bern, North Carolina – a man who was the embodiment of hard work, self-reliance, and unconditional love. He stood as a pillar ...

Donald “Pad” Ray Johnson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1st, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, North Carolina, surrounded by the love and care that meant so much to him. ...

Margaret “Peg” Elizabeth Gignac, 75, passed away on September 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that touched everyone she met. Born on April 5, 1951 in Washington DC Peg wa...

Linda Marie (Marshall) Grzeika, 70, of New Bern, NC, wife of Thomas H. Grzeika, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Born to the late Joseph L. Marshall and Gloria B. (Oppelt) in Hartford, CT,...

Donald Thomas Stewart, age 81 of Trenton, North Carolina, formerly of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, died on September 1, 2026. Don was born on May 12, 1945, the son of George Thomas Stewart and Mar...

Joanne Lucille Ulvog, age 85, passed on August 31, 2026 at her home in Oriental, North Carolina surrounded by her family. She was born a fraternal twin with her brother Jerry Emil (Sandy) Johnson on M...

Mary Lou Harrison, 93, passed on August 30, 2026. She was born on February 19, 1933, in New Bern, North Carolina to the late Walter and Olive Sandlin Sr. She had a beautiful singing voice and took vo...

Jean Bailey Boyd, 94, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. Born on March 2, 1932, Jean lived a long and meaningful life centered on her faith, her family, and her l...

Lois Arlene Hermes, 91, passed on August 27, 2026. She was born on January 26, 1935, to the late Harry and Hettie Regan. Leaving behind to honor and cherish the life and legacy of Lois are her childr...

Melinda Kay Barrow, 57, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Melinda was born February 20, 1969, in Savannah, Georgia, the ado...

Jeffrey Thomas Edgerton, 58, passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at The Gardens of Trent, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Jeff was one of four cherished children born to James Blal...

Robert Dennis “Bob” Lundgren Sr., 70, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at his home in Havelock, North Carolina. He was born on September 25, 1955, to the late Jack Lundgren and Elizabeth Lun...

Charles Barton “Charlie” Henke, 80, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center. He was born on April 11, 1946, in Temple, Texas, the son of Charlcie Barton Henke and brother of Be...

Beverly Jean Foster passed away on August 22, 2026 in Bridgeton, North Carolina, at the age of 77. She leaves behind her husband, David Fort; her sister, Patricia Kardane; her son, Brad Graham (Marg...

Robert Bryan Hardison, 85, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2026. He was born March 4, 1941, to the late Alvah and Bessie Hardison. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Robert's life and le...

Gerri Williams, born January 29, 1968, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, music, friendship, and love. Gerri was a devoted teacher and coac...

Ruthie Louise Maness, 90, passed on August 18, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1935, to the late Clifford and Alice Morris, the second of ten children. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Ruthie's...

Michael Murray Kaplan, 83, passed away peacefully at home in New Bern, NC, with his beloved wife of 33 years, Ingrid, by his side on Aug 15 2026. Michael grew up in Syracuse, New York, and had a lifel...

“He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the spirit as a guarantee. So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lo...

Edwin Francis Hickok, 98, of New Bern, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Ed was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio. He and his wife moved to Carte...

Franklin Hardy Williams, 74, passed away on August 16, 2026. He was born September 6, 1951, to the late William "Bill" and Minnie Irene Williams. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Franklin's memor...

Carolyn Jane Haddock, 81, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband of more than 49 years, Aubey Haddock, and her beloved four-legged companion, To...

Roger Carol White, 86, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Roger was a devoted man of faith who deeply loved God, his family, and his many cherished friends. He was a loving husband and a man w...

Robert Lee Savage Jr., a resident of New Bern passed away Friday August 7, 2026. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include two sons, Terence Savage of Newark, NJ and Quincy Ward of New...

Stephen Harvey passed on July 29, 2026, at the age of 32. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday August 22, 2026 at Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Hazel Gray Tilton Westbrook, 91, of Havelock, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Hazel was born September 30, 1934, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Levi Tilton and...