New Bern, NC Obituaries

Susan Elizabeth Williams Bayliss, 87, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. She was born on April 24, 1938, to the late Edward and Vida Mae Williams and was raised in the Vine Swamp community of...

Frank Edward Kerr, 91, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away while surrounded by family and holding the hand of his beloved wife, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Frank was born in Eggleston, Virginia...

Harry Gorden Ward (Sandi), passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 20, 1951 in Long Branch, Ne...

Daniel Spruill Robinson Sr., 92, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1933, to the late Curley and Ellen Robinson. Daniel proudly served in the US Navy from May of 1951 to May ...

McArthur Cherry, born on September 3, 1947, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 78.

Gail Lee Leverage passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, surrounded by family. Gail spent most of her adult life in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she ma...

Della Mae Mills Jones, 97, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026. Born in Pitt County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ada Mills. In addition to her parents, Della...

Harry Adolph Kling, a devoted patriot and retired Major in the United States Marine Corps, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on January 30, 1935, Harry’s life was defined by his ...

Carole Simmons, born on August 18, 1935, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 90. Carole was a resident of New Bern, North Carolina. Full Obituary Forthcoming.

Johnny Lyke Williams, age 75, of 1415 Bear Hole Rd. Vanceboro, passed away on January 27, 2026. Johnny was born on September 23, 1950, to William Williams and Minnie Irene Gurganus, who preceded him ...

Duk Kim Perko passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 2, 1949, in the Republic of Korea, Duk Kim Perko was a resident of Lakewood, Washington. A funeral service will be h...

Lawrence "Rick" Richard Tillett, a resident of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on March 1, 1947, Rick was known for his humorous, honest, and resilien...

Jimmy Carroll Glisson, a beloved and cherished resident of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on October 15, 1947, Jimmy was known for his generous, devo...

Lisa Edwards passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, leaving this world to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved deeply and served faithfully throughout her life. Her strong faith was a guid...

James "Jim" Robert McManamey, 82, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born August 17, 1943, to the late Charles and Clarice McManamey. Leaving behi...

Dave Hilbert, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dave graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1988 and earned ...

Elizabeth "Ellen" Bousman, 79, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia and cancer. She was born on January 27, 1946, to the late David Lee Purifoy, ...

Hezzie Gerdyne Hodges Jr., 90, passed away on January 16, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He was born September 18, 1935, to the late Hezzie Sr. and Selena Hodges. Hezzie attended Louisburg C...

Dallene Thomasia Perry, 60, of New Bern, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Dallene was a remarkably intelligent woman with many talents and an inquisitive mind. She proudly earned a mixolog...

Norman Therrill Sears, 94, passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1931, to the late Jesse and Pearl Sears. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Norman's life and legacy are his s...

David Glenn Kellum, born on January 14, 1948, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 77. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cotten Funeral Home, located at 2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, North...

Mr. Lawrence Joseph Salerno, better known as Larry, a resident of New Bern passed away Sunday January 11, 2026. Larry was born January 5, 1935 in Jamaica Queens, NY to the late Laurie (Larry) and Con...

Sylvia Golding Nobles, a loving mother and devoted grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 after suffering from Alzheimer's. Sylvia was a faithful Christian who loved the Lord deeply....

Charity Marie Avery Maynard, known affectionately as "Sissy" by her parents, siblings, and many nieces and nephews, entered into heaven on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on September ...

Diane Marie Flory (Vidumansky) passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, January 8th 2026, at Greenville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, NC after a year-long battle with cancer. Diane...

Peter Michael McNamee, 78, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Peter was born in Mineola, New York on March 10, 1947, to the lat...

Addie Estella Bullock was born on February 12, 1945, to the late Estella Wynn Bullock and Joseph McKinley Bullock in Vanceboro, North Carolina. Addie began her education at Vanceboro Consolidated S...

Brently Ray Herring, 56, passed away at his home on January 5, 2026. Born on April 21, 1969, in New Bern, North Carolina, Brent was known for his kindness, generosity, caring nature, and deep compassi...

Clifton Ray Gentry, 84, of New Bern, passed away on January 6, 2026. Clifton was a man of strong work ethic and dedication throughout his life. He was the owner of C&A Heating and Air Conditioning, w...

Beverly Yvonne Wells passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on November 10, 1931. Beverly was a resident of New Bern, North Carolina. Full obituary forthcoming.

Corby William Rudy, 57, of Cove City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Born and raised with a strong sense of duty, Corby served his country proudly a...

Hester Hogan Stallings, 88, of Carolina Pines in New Bern, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026. A longtime member of the Carolina Pines Golf and Country Club, Hester was an accomplished...

Donald O'Neil Rouse, 71, passed away on January 3, 2026. He was born October 17, 1954, to the late Wesley and Maggie Rouse. Donald will be laid to rest with his parents at Pinelawn Memorial in Kinsto...

Margie H. Smedley, an adventurous and free-spirited soul, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on June 16, 1935, in Orrum, North Carolina, Margie spent most of her life in Swansboro,...

Victor Horrell, passed away peacefully at his home in New Bern on January 3, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 84 years old. He was born on June 13, 1941, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was prece...

Linda Tetterton Swindell, born on September 14, 1937, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 88. Linda grew up in Washington, NC surrounded by family and friends. She graduated from Washington ...

Mrs. Julia Ann Pate Gaskins, 90, passed away on January 3, 2026, surrounded by her family in her home in New Bern, North Carolina. A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and fa...

Zinovy Sharf, born on November 4, 1930, in the city of Leppel, Vitebskay Oblast, Belarus, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 95. Zinovy was a respected resident of New Bern, North Carolina....

Stephen Douglas Beaman, age 78, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. Stephen proudly served in the United States Air Force, a reflection of his deep sense of duty a...

Charlene Gail Davis Block passed away on December 30, 2025, in Grantsboro, North Carolina. She was born on March 9, 1965, in New Bern, North Carolina, to William “Billy” Paul Davis Sr. and Dorothy “D...

Keith William Alexander, 75, of New Bern, North Carolina, went home to the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Born in Rochester, New York, Keith lived a life defined by service, love, and ...

Timothy Franklin Francis, 70, of Williamston, NC passed away December 29, 2025 on his houseboat in New Bern, NC surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 28,1955 in Auburn, NY. He was a devo...

Glennie Thelma Mozingo (Jones) passed away Sunday evening, December 28, 2025, of natural causes at her residence, Home Place of New Bern. She will be remembered by family and friends as a woman of dee...

Suzan Howard Stafford, born January 30, 1954, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the age of 71. A resident of New Bern, North Carolina, Suzan was a woman whose smile, laughter, and joyful...

Keith Brougher of New Bern left us in peace on December 27 of 2025. Keith will be missed by both family and friends across our country. A 53 year member of AA, he helped countless people overcome...

Linda Croom Webber, 79, of Cove City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Linda was a devoted servant of the Lord and shared her musical gifts by playing the piano at Core Point F...

Gwynne Celeste Young, 85, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on December 20, 2025. Gwynne was born on January 30, 1940, in Washington DC to the late Nathan Gerhoff and Helen Kaplan Gerhoff. Gw...

Carol Mallard Hood, 88, of Trenton, NC joined the church triumphant on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1937 in Jones County to the late Wilmer and Nannie Mallard. In addition t...

Martha Thompson Leoni, 81, of New Bern passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at The Home Place after a lengthy illness. This world has lost a kind, sweet spirit who was loved by many and will be mis...

Joseph Bateman Blanchard,79, of Trent Woods passed away Sunday, December 21,2025. The second of four children, Joe was the son of the late Dr. Irvin Thomas Blanchard, Jr. and Lois Bateman Blanchard o...