New Bern, NC Obituaries

Horace Lendell Brockington Sr. passed on September 10, 2026, at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held on September 19, 2026, at 11:00 am. at Cotten Funeral Home. The family will receive fri...

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...

James Royce Washington passed away peacefully in his home on August 7th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless stories that will be told for years to come. Jim is survived by...

Jeannette Brickle Burkett, 92, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Jeannette was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 26, 1933, to the late Reuben and Betty Askew Bric...

Cheryl Margo Allar, 74, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. Cheryl dedicated her professional life to caring for others, serving as a nursing supervisor throughout her career. She ...

Dr. Joseph Perry Robinson, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Vallejo, California, on January 29, 1947, to U.S. Navy Chief Joseph Perry Rob...

Paul George Yaeger, of New Bern, passed away at the age of 90 on August 2nd, 2026. He was born in the Bronx, New York on August 19th, 1935. He was a US Air Force veteran, a brother, a husband, a fathe...

Shawn Hoveland, 58, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on July 29th, 2026. He was born on June 9th, 1968, in Bethesda, Maryland to Bill and Jane Hoveland. Shawn grew up in Annapolis, Maryland on ...

Wayne McCain, 96, of Havelock, passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born in Sears, Michigan on October 5, 1929. He married his beloved wife Madeline in 1954, and they made Havelock their home in 1975...

Douglas Bryan Hardison, 88, entered into his heavenly home on July 30, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. Douglas was born on June 12, 1938, to the late Major Bryan and Clara Belle (C...

James Francis McConnell, 83, of Lawrenceville, passed away on July 30, 2026. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Mary Jo (Shelly) McConnell; loving father of James P. (Andrea) McConnell and Mich...

Mr. Carlton Ray Skipper, age 92, a resident of Havelock, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026 at his home. Carlton Ray Skipper requested no services. "See ya round the campus". Cotten Funeral Home & Cr...

Joseph Anthony Zottoli, 22, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord and his sweet baby Jordyn on July 27, 2026. Born on August 19, 2003, Joseph will be remembered as a beloved and cherished son, hu...

Gregor Basil Mitchell (age 94) was born on March 13, 1932 in Centralia, WA and went to join his wife, Donna (Hewitt) Mitchell and her parents, Donald and Audrey Hewitt, on July 25, 2026. Greg graduat...

Diana Elizabeth Morris, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on September 14, 1953, Diana lived a life filled with love, devotion to her family,...

Geanine Kristine Baker, age 44, of New Bern, NC, was born June 20, 1982, in West Covina, California. She passed away on July 24 2026. Geanine graduated from Elsinore High School in 2000. She gave bir...

Tod William Klehr, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 24, 2026. Tod was born in Cook County, Illinois on June 9, 1952, to the late Robert and Carol Belanger Klehr. Thankful for hi...

Henry L. Albert Jr. of New Bern, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. Born October 23, 1944, to Henry L. Albert, Sr. and Jeannette F. Albert and raised in Pulaski, Virginia. He left...

Lois Thelma Shore Lytle, a resident of New Bern passed away July 23, 2026. Lois was born October 27, 1950 in Davie County, NC to the late Dee and Evelyn Anderson Shore. She was preceded in death by ...

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, James “Jim” Edward Stevens, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of those whose lives he touched. Jim was born on October 18, ...

Elizabeth “Betsy” Austin Conzelman, 65, of New Bern, NC, passed away on July 21, 2026. Betsy was born in Italy to her Vermont Army family—Peter Smith and Mary Roberta Austin Conzelman—while they wer...