New Bern, NC Obituaries

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 Douglas Brougher passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 87. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cotten Funeral Home. The service is scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026, starting at...

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...

Samuel (Sam) Woodruff, aged 78, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, surrounded by his family at The Viridian. Sam was born in Arkansas to the parents of Theodore Woodruff and Irene Pectol Wo...

Sabra Pauline Hall passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at her home in New Bern NC, at 65 years old. She was a devoted spouse, mother, grandmother & friend. A force of nature who fought for th...

Donna Jean Mayo Cryer, 77, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on December 17, 2025. Born on May 9, 1948, in Winston-Salem, she was the daughter of the late Mable Mayo (née Hester) and Jack ...

Jean Clare Whitman, 94, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on December 17, 2025. Born on May 3, 1931, in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of the late Clare (Mitchell) and Jesse J. Po...

Ronald Ray Eason, age 77, of Charlotte, North Carolina, peacefully departed his earthly life on December 13, 2025, at his home in Charlotte surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on January 10, 19...

Beloved son and brother, William Steven ("Steeve") Hopewell, born on December 19, 1956, gently passed away at home on December 14, 2025, at the age of 68, with friends close by. Born in 1959 in New B...

STIDHAM, Tommy L., age 86 of Washington, NC , passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Navion New Bern, NC with his loving wife and daughter at his side. He was born on October 30, 1939 in Dayton, OH,...

Myrna Jean Shaw Granger, November 14, 1934 - December 12, 2025. Mrs. Myrna Shaw Granger passed away quietly on Friday at her loving daughter’s residence in New Bern, NC. Born in Zanesville, OH, she w...

Helen Sawyer Diaz of New Bern passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2025. She was preceded by her parents, Charlie Lee Sawyer and Myrtle Gray Sawyer and her daughter, Janet Lynn Diaz Sch...

Eleanor Lockhart, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1930, in Flushing, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Marie Jensen. Eleanor was preceded in death by her ...

Barrett F. Kalb, 94, the only child of Harry Kalb and Mae Ashen Kalb Schreiber, passed away quietly at home in New Bern, North Carolina, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, after a long life lived on his ...

Christian "Chris" Herbert Snell 62, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on December 10, 2025. Chris lived a life of dedication, service, and love for his family. He proudly served in the United S...

Robert Leslie Jones Jr., age 59, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home in New Bern, NC. Robert is survived by his mother, Rachel Morgan of Beaufort, NC, his father, Robert J...

Dolan West Ireland, 88, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. He was known for his kindness, warmth, and quiet strength. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mar...

Langdon Paul “Wally” Walper, age 74, born in Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born o...

Sylvia Louise Comer Bailey, 87, of New Bern, NC, passed away suddenly on December 6th, 2025. This world has lost a kind, sweet and generous spirit who was loved by many and will be missed dearly by a...

Michael Lynn Edwards Sr., born on April 17, 1963, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 62. A resident of New Bern, North Carolina, Michael was a brave, compassionate, and faithful individual...

Joyce Hunnings Cuevas, 71, of New Bern passed away on December 5, 2025. She was born September 15, 1954, to the late Ernest Wilton and May Bell Hunnings. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Joyce's l...

Rebecca Gilbert Wagner, affectionately known as Becky, age 80, of the Clarks Community in New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1945, to Lloyd Gi...

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 10, 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 ...