New Bern, NC Obituaries

Addie Estella Bullock, born on February 12, 1945, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 80. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Cotten Fun...

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...

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...