New Bern, NC Obituaries

Lottie Brinson Lockey, 87, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Franklin Lockey Sr.; her two broth...

Evelyn “Kaye” Grant, 67, passed away on May 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Cornelia McFatter Marcom. Kaye is survived by her sister, Carol Grant Carroll; her nephew, Kevin ...

Norman Bryant Kellum, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Though he lived a life marked by professional distinction,...

Virginia K. Wilson Price of New Bern, passed away on May 12, 2026. Ms. Price was born in Kinston, NC on September 12, 1931 and moved to New Bern in 1955. She was an active member of Centenary United...

Mary Ellen Kirschner, 100, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born October 30, 1925, to the late Henry and Mae Carter. Mary proudly served in the US Na...

James Harold Richardson, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. He lived 95 and a half very full years, the longest of any pe...

John Walter Worthington, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and son. Born on May 26, 1941, in Pitt County near Farmville, North Carolina, Jo...

Monica Lisa Davis Quinn, 65, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Born and raised in New Bern, Monica spent her life rooted in the community she loved, dedicat...

Carol “Sue” Blair of New Bern passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. Sue will be remembered for her creative spirit and her deep love of nature, travel, and craftsmanship. She found joy in quilting, ...

Michael Lee Lupton, age 64, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 23, 1961, in New Bern, North Carolina. Mike was a lifelong construction professional and a tru...

Mary Leland Winslow Stallings, 97, a longtime resident of New Bern, died of natural causes Friday, May 1, 2026. Mary was born in Hertford, North Carolina to Linford Leland Winslow and Mattie Lou Willi...

Charlene E. Barrett (Ensslin), 88, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026 in New Bern, NC. Charlene was born on September 10, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry and Elsie Ensslin. She was preced...

Julia Raynor (Welch) Thomas passed away peacefully at Crystal Coast Hospice on April 28, 2026 at the age of 96. Julia was a sixty year member of First Baptist Church of New Bern where she cherished h...

James "Jim" Forrest Pease, 83, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Jim was born on January 21, 1943, to the late Raymond Forrest and Bertha Lois Ellis Pease. Jim gra...

Silva Willeen Greene, 86, of Pollocksville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Silva was born on October 4, 1939 in Craven County, North Carolina to the late Lem Franklin Merritt ...

Colonel Edward George Stuckrath Jr., USMC (Ret.), 83, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. Born on June 3, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, Ed lived a life defined by service, devotion to family, an...

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 be...

Ruth Hedy Rickenbacher, born September 30, 1933, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Ruth was born in Switzerland and moved to the United States on August 19, 1965 and became a U...

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...

Born June 1, 1939, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA and Died April 2, 2026, New Bern, NC. Semper Fidelis Maj. Michael D. McCulley, Sr., of the United States Marine Corps, died peacefully and without d...

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...

Jeanette Hart Johnson, at the age of 82, passed away at CarolinaEast Medical Center on March 19, 2026. Her memorial service will be at Cotten Funeral Home on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Jeane...

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...