New Bern, NC Obituaries

Sheila Ann “Memaw” Hunnings, 74, of Havelock, passed away on October 23, 2026. Known affectionately as “Memaw” to everyone, Sheila had a heart full of love and a special way of making people feel wel...

Connie Kiser Arnold Purifoy, 75, passed on October 20, 2026. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Connie's life and memories are her sons, James Eldridge (Corina Nobles) and Michael Arnold (Christina ...

Mavis Jean Williams, 85, of Dover, passed away on October 20, 2026. Mavis was a devoted military wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a caregiver to anyone who needed her. Her greatest joy was ta...

In Loving Memory of Be Be Jone Sunrise: June 27, 1938 – Sunset: October 18, 2026 With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...

Eva Murphrey Harrell, 71, was born on January 4, 1955, in New Bern, North Carolina. She passed away peacefully at her home in Scottsboro, Alabama, surrounded by love on October 18, 2026. Eva was a wom...

Linda Anderson Mize was born on December 22, 1940, to William Noah Anderson and Minnie Leona Peacock Anderson. Born in Lexington, NC, she was a lifelong resident. Linda was preceded in death by her...

Tracy Moran Todd, 65, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 15, 2026. Tracy was born on June 24, 1961, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to the lat...

Today we honor the life of Connie Jo Drum — born June 16, 1967, raised in Lincolnton, North Carolina, and forever remembered as the woman who held her family together with love, grit, and unwavering f...

Connie Bridgers Jarman, 79, passed away on October 13, 2026. Born on November 22, 1946, Connie grew up in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. As a tobacco farmer’s daughter, she was raised with a deep ...

Richard “Rick” Dennis Garon, 70, of New Bern, passed away on October 13, 2026. Previously lived in Sturbridge, MA. Richard was a gentle giant with a big heart and a passion for exploring the world. H...

Mr. Andres Rivera Melendez Sr., 69, passed away on October 10, 2026. He was born on August 8, 1957. Throughout his life, Andres was defined by steady dedication and a strong work ethic. He spent more...

Richard (Dick) Sherman Gaskill, 85, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1941, in Kokomo, Indiana, to John Sherman Gaskill and An...

Betty Jean Cox (nee Lockey), 85, of Emerald Isle, NC passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born in 1940, in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Ralph and Helen Langsto...

Lorena "Kay" Wright Lang, 92, went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1934, to the late Erastus and Mabel Phillips. She was a proud member of Bridgeton Christian C...

Darla Fulmer, 76, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of those who will forever cherish her memory. Darla was a kind, gentle soul whose faith in God was at the center of h...

John "Tom" Thomas Black Jr, 81, passed on October 7, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1945, to the late John and Jean Black. Leaving behind to honor Tom's life and legacy are his daughter, Pamela El...

You Are Always In Our Hearts Tayler Scott Cummings Tayler Scott Cummings, 29, of Greenville, passed away on October 6, 2026. Above all else, Tayler's greatest joy in life was being a father and an a...

Ralph Thompson Riggs, affectionately known as “Papa” (pronounced “paw paw”), passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Morehead City, North Carolina, at the age of 85. A longtime resident of Newpo...

George Raymond Holt, 54, passed away on October 5, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1972. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, George will be remembered with deep respect for a life mark...

Bobby Gene Mullens passed on October 1, 2026, at the age of 77 in Missouri. Bobby is survived by his brother, Alfred Mullens of Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 11 am Tuesday, October...

Patricia Anne (“Pat”) (McHugh) Kelly, 90, of New Bern, NC, formerly of Dix Hills, NY, and Smithtown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026. She was born in Queens, NY, to James and Katherine ...

Robert Ellsworth Maners, 93, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on October 3, 2026. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, faithful servant of God, and a...

Krystal Leigh Sellers Murphy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on September 30, 2026, after an extended struggle with health problems. Born on Januar...

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 ...

George Payne Byrd, 75, passed on September 27, 2026. He was born June 19, 1951, to the late Hugh and Georgia Byrd. Leaving behind to honor George's life and memories are his partner of 40 years, Vee ...

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,...

Margaret Ann Jones Van Meter passed away peacefully at her home on September 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Jones Sr. and Jennie Lillian McFarland Jones; her three sisters,...

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. ...