New Bern, NC Obituaries

Jimmie Ray Allen July 26, 1943 - December 2, 2025 Jimmie Ray Allen, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 2, 2025 at Grants...

Thelma Cleo Tippett, 89, of New Bern went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2025. She was born August 11, 1936, to the late Robert and Mollie Williams. In 1953, Thelma graduated Jasper High Sch...

Thomas Copping Jones passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, in New Bern, North Carolina with his loving wife Virginia (Ginny) by his side. Tom was born Thomas Powell Copping in Takoma Park, MD, ...

Corey Clayton Hansen, 39, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Corey was a vibrant, adventurous spirit who found his greatest joy in the outdoors. He loved fishing at Cape Ha...

Jeffrey Keith Barker, 67, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1958. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Jeff's life, legacy, and memories are his loving wife of...

Linda Bell Devor, 82,of New Bern, passed away on November 28, 2025. Linda was a sweet mother, loving grandmother, and dear friend whose warm heart touched many who knew her. She was an excellent Tu...

William “Billy” Andrew Thomas, 81, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025. Billy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose warmth, humor, and kindness t...

Sandra Elizabeth Creelman, known as Sandy, 65, of New Bern, North Carolina tragically passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. Sandy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 20, 1960, to the...

Janet Louise Lindamood Anderson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 87. Janet was born on September 13, 1938, in Washington, DC. She was lov...

David Thomas Bennett, 89, passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was born on Long Island New York November 2nd, 1936. He was preceded in death by his father Fra...

William “Bill” Andrew Dorsey, 79, of New Bern, NC, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Huntington, WV, on September 30, 1946, to the late Andrew ...

Brenda Cooke, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 74. She is survived by her devoted husband of almost 50 years, Jimmie Cooke. Brenda leaves behind thr...

Betty Jones, of New Bern, aged 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lee Jones, in 2010; by he...

Sylvia Woelfl Thompson, 66, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. She was a loving mother and grandmother whose warmth, humor, and kindness touched all who knew her. Sylvia found ...

Thomas (Tom, Pop-pop, He-So-Funny) Herbert Slater walked into the arms of Jesus on November 18, 2025, at the age of 80. Born to the late Elmer and Elizabeth Slater, it is rumored that he was never sti...

Velma Heath Chadwick, 100, of Havelock, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. A cherished member of the community, Velma devoted her life to faith, family, and service. She was a longtime membe...

Carol Marie Gunsten, 88, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. Carol was born on November 15, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Edmund and Ida Anderson. Thankful ...

Judy Overton Hatem, 68, of New Bern, NC, passed away on November 13, 2025. Born to the late Harry and Bertice Overton, Judy built a life marked by hard work, independence, and a deep love for the peo...

Sarah Butler Armstrong, 89, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. A member of The United Methodist Church, Sarah was known for her gracious spirit and her remarkable talent for c...

Catherine Marie Monid, known affectionately as Cathy, and Nana to her grandchildren, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 89. She was a resident of New Bern, North Carolina. Born on ...

William "Bill" Hunter Crawford, 101, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2025, with his family by his side. Bill was born May 30, 1924, to the late Thomas and Hazel Crawford. Leaving behind to hono...

Adelah Hageb, age 9, went home with Jesus on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Adelah was a light in every life she touched — joyful, brave, and filled with a faith far beyond her ye...

Phyllis was born on February 24th, 1935, in Paterson NJ to John Pelts and Filomena Frontera Pelts. Upon graduation from Nyack (NY) High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Joe Renella who...

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing away of Pauline on Friday, Oct 31st, 2025. Pauline, who recently celebrated her 97th birthday, was born in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania and she was the younge...

Tim Jones, 62, of New Bern, NC, passed away on October 28, 2025. He was a kind and generous man who truly never met a stranger. Tim was a friend to so many and will be missed by each of the lives tha...

Carlton Hugh Barrow Jr., 78, of Cove City, passed away on October 30, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1947, to the late Carlton Hugh and Dorothy Poole Barrow. In addition to his parents, he was precede...

Steven F. Dunker, age 71, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Steven is survived by his wife, Gwyneth Dunker; one daughter, Sarah Dunker; one sister, Diane Roe an...

Thelma Hunter, 83, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tommy B. Hunter. Thelma is survived by her sons, Michael...

Mathew Yelcich, 84, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Carolina East Medical Center on October 28, 2025, after a brief illness. Mathew was born on June 19, 1941, in Fairmont, WV to ...

Barbara Jean Apple Williford died on Sunday Oct 26, 2025 in Charlotte, NC. She was 93 years old. She was born Jan 8th, 1932 in Burlington, NC to parents William Fletcher and Lavina Morris Apple. She ...

Carol Camarota Peet Booth Carol went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. Born May 19, 1937, in Fresno, California. Carol, a lovi...

Carol Morgan Campbell, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, in New Bern, North Carolina, at...

Charles B. Jernigan, Sr. passed away Monday, October 27, 2025. Charlie was predeceased by his parents Hubert and Mary Lou Jernigan and a sister, Enid Baggett. He was born in Sampson County, where he r...

Joanne Marie Francis, 67, of Williamston, NC, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 22, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by her loving family a...

Michael Anthony Cortez, 83, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. He was born and raised in The Bronx, New York. He graduated from the High School of Printing in New York City an...

Major General Michael P. “Lancer” Sullivan, USMC (Ret.) Major General Michael P. “Lancer” Sullivan, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2025, surrounded b...

Sue M. Johnson, 88, of New Bern, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born on January 7 to her parents Clark and Kathryn Martin of Columbus, OH. After graduating Bexly High School, she ...

Robert Everett Richardson, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Richardson, p...

William Lawrence Sherman, 82, of Havelock, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, William lived a life full of purpose, service, an...

Aubrey Donald Hodges, 94, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, surrounded by family. Don was born on August 30, 1931, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late...

Ruby Boyd Davis, age 86, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025. Ruby was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was defined by her deep faith, love of...

Virgil “Hollis” Brannon, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Hollis was born on United ...

Kathleen Veronica Skoblicki, age 83, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Mrs. Skoblicki was born June 28, 1942 in Manhatten, NY to the late Frank and Mary Kate Leo...

Barbara Jean Potter, 72, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2025. She was born Barbara Jean Murphy on April 19, 1953, in Lincoln County, Minnesota, to Ernest Arthur Murph...

Carl David Zamenski, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on October 11, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of the life he built with dedication and love. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Carl proudly serv...

Patricia “Pat” Sawyer Williams, 86, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on October 7, 2025. Pat was born on April 25, 1939, in Tarboro, North Carolina, Edgecombe County, t...

Jayne C. Hug, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on December 12, 1944, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin...

Elaine Ruth Carlson Hiner, 81, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Elaine was born on July 29, 1944, in Queens, New York to Ruth Sophia and Edwin Allen Carlson. The fami...

Paul Keith Etchison, age 71, of Havelock, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Full obituary forthcoming.

Robert (Bob) Hilman Rosseth, age 85, passed away October 3, 2025, in New Bern, NC. Born on August 16, 1940, in Sleepy Eye, MN, Bob was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and friend to m...