New Bern, NC Obituaries

Dr. Joseph Perry Robinson, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Vallejo, California, on January 29, 1947, to U.S. Navy Chief Joseph Perry Rob...

Paul George Yaeger, of New Bern, passed away at the age of 90 on August 2nd, 2026. He was born in the Bronx, New York on August 19th, 1935. He was a US Air Force veteran, a brother, a husband, a fathe...

Wayne McCain, 96, of Havelock, passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born in Sears, Michigan on October 5, 1929. He married his beloved wife Madeline in 1954, and they made Havelock their home in 1975...

Douglas Bryan Hardison, 88, entered into his heavenly home on July 30, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. Douglas was born on June 12, 1938, to the late Major Bryan and Clara Belle (C...

James Francis McConnell, 83, of Lawrenceville, passed away on July 30, 2026. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Mary Jo (Shelly) McConnell; loving father of James P. (Andrea) McConnell and Mich...

Mr. Carlton Ray Skipper, age 92, a resident of Havelock, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026 at his home. Carlton Ray Skipper requested no services. "See ya round the campus". Cotten Funeral Home & Cr...

Joseph Anthony Zottoli, 22, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord and his sweet baby Jordyn on July 27, 2026. Born on August 19, 2003, Joseph will be remembered as a beloved and cherished son, hu...

Gregor Basil Mitchell (age 94) was born on March 13, 1932 in Centralia, WA and went to join his wife, Donna (Hewitt) Mitchell and her parents, Donald and Audrey Hewitt, on July 25, 2026. Greg graduat...

Diana Elizabeth Morris, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on September 14, 1953, Diana lived a life filled with love, devotion to her family,...

Geanine Kristine Baker, age 44, of New Bern, NC, was born June 20, 1982, in West Covina, California. She passed away on July 24 2026. Geanine graduated from Elsinore High School in 2000. She gave bir...

Tod William Klehr, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 24, 2026. Tod was born in Cook County, Illinois on June 9, 1952, to the late Robert and Carol Belanger Klehr. Thankful for hi...

Henry L. Albert Jr. of New Bern, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. Born October 23, 1944, to Henry L. Albert, Sr. and Jeannette F. Albert and raised in Pulaski, Virginia. He left...

Lois Thelma Shore Lytle, a resident of New Bern passed away July 23, 2026. Lois was born October 27, 1950 in Davie County, NC to the late Dee and Evelyn Anderson Shore. She was preceded in death by ...

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, James “Jim” Edward Stevens, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of those whose lives he touched. Jim was born on October 18, ...

Elizabeth “Betsy” Austin Conzelman, 65, of New Bern, NC, passed away on July 21, 2026. Betsy was born in Italy to her Vermont Army family—Peter Smith and Mary Roberta Austin Conzelman—while they wer...

Roy Jackson was born in Manchester, England, the only child of Harold and Ellen Jackson. He received an excellent education as a scholarship student at the Bolton School, which led to another scholar...

Alvis Wayne Collins, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully at his home on July 19, 2026. Born on June 23, 1944, in Maysville, North Carolina, Alvis was the son of George and Ethel Collins. He was preceded ...

Thomas "Tom" Herman Johnson, 87, passed on July 19, 2026. He was born June 15, 1939, to the late Herman and Naomi (Warner) Johnson. Tom was a 1962 graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelo...

Phillip Ernest Lee, 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2026. He was born in Pamlico County on May 15, 1936, to the late Leo and Myrtle Lee. On Christmas Day 1959, he married Verdie Mae Murr...

Daphne Ghosley Baia passed away on July 17, 2026, in New Bern, NC. She was born on June 15, 1927, in London, England. She met the love of her life, Joseph Baia, while he was serving in the US Navy sta...

Evelyn Pauline Wrisley passed away on July 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, faith, and love for her family and friends. Evelyn spent her career as a nurse, a profession that was espec...

John F. Williams, 78, passed away on July 11, 2026. Born on May 1, 1948, in New Bern, North Carolina, to Dexter and Gladys Williams, John lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to his family, and...

William Benjamin Anderson V, affectionately known as “Bill,” passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in New Bern, North Carolina, following a courageous five-year battle with Alzheimer’...

Millard Fillmore Banker III, 84, passed away on July 12, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Millard lived in New Jersey with his wife, Nancy, until 1969, when they pic...

Nyunt Win, age 57, passed on July 10, 2026. Born on March 28, 1969, Nyunt Win will have a visitation at Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory, 2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560, US, on July 17, 2026, from...

Dr. Clyde E. McKeand, 97, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on July 10, 2026. He was born December 8, 1928 in Kenova, West Virginia, to Herbert and Carrie McKeand. After graduating with a D.D.S...

Jerry Holt Diffee, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina. Born on September 27, 1954, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Jerry was...

Roney Jackson Underwood, 78, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, following a period of declining health. Born in Smithfield, North Carolina, Roney was the beloved son of the late V.J. and Ann Und...

Eileen Mary Kalencki, 77, of New Bern, North Carolina left this temporary earthly home and joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in eternal Glory on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Eileen was born on Novemb...

Today we celebrate the life of Linda Nell Lanier Fear! She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, caretaker, teacher, cheerleader, and dear friend! Linda Nell Lanier Fear, 79, of New Bern, passed ...

Peggy Amerson passed away peacefully at her home on July 1, 2026. Born on May 12, 1954, in New Bern, North Carolina, Peggy was the beloved daughter of Duffy and Rosalie Gaskins. She was preceded ...

James "Jimmy" Theodore Beck, 72, passed on June 29, 2026. He was born April 25, 1954, to the late Stanley and Jean Beck. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Uni...

Kathleen "Katie" Mackall, 83, passed on June 30, 2026, with her son by her side. She was born November 28, 1942, to the late Max and Catherine Ryan. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Katie's life a...

Barbara Velasco Henderson, 76, passed away on June 28, 2026. Born August 12, 1949, Barbara was a beloved and cherished presence whose compassion, patience, and kind-hearted spirit touched many lives. ...

Dr. James O’Tuel Warren, Sr., 65, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. Born on June 28, 1960, in Albemarle, North Carolina, James was the son of Houston Butler Warren...

A faithful servant, devoted sister, cherished aunt, and friend to many. Marie Ida Iwanski peacefully passed away on June 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on October 13, 1948, in Wisconsin Ra...

Betty Marcene Florez passed away on June 25th,2026, at the age of 75. Born on August 27th, 1950, Betty lived in New Bern, North Carolina. Key Lime Pie, Stuffed Animals, and a walk around Union Point ...

Jane Lee Gallagher, 77, joined her Lord and Savior on June 25, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio. Jane lived in New Bern, North Carolina, where she lived a life defined by qui...

Jewel Wade Watson Mrs. Jewel Wade Watson, 99, of New Bern, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. A lifelong woman of faith, Jewel was the oldest member of First Baptist Church of New Bern. She ...

James Robert Hines, III of Havelock, was born on November 1, 1952 to James R. Hines, Jr. and Mary Pauline Hines and passed away on June 22, 2026 at Duke University Hospital at the age of 73. Jim grad...

Samuel Clark IV, age 49, passed away on June 21, 2026. He was born on April 8, 1977. His hometown in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Samuel will be remembered with deep respect for the steady way he met lif...

Raymond Samia of New Bern passed away on June 20, 2026. Raymond was a kind and generous man who found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved fishing and hunting, and he especially enjoye...

Sammie "Sam" D. Bradley, 88, passed on June 20, 2026. He was born March 24, 1938, to the late George and Eula Bradley. Sam was a native of Haywood County, NC. During his high school years, Sam was dr...

Patricia Budd Conway, 89, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Patricia found joy in the simple things, tending to her garden, working in her yard, and r...

Richard Lee Barker, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026. Born and raised in Missouri, Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by hard...

Captain Curtis Jack Bare Sr., USMC, Retired, 89, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026. He was born April 14, 1937, to the late Jack and Emma Bare. Curtis grew up in Roanoke, VA and attended...

Wynn Dwayne Hamilton, aged 59, passed away in his sleep on June 14, 2026, in his Cove City, North Carolina home. Born on November 8, 1966, in Ft. Worth, Texas, Wynn attended Shephard High School and c...

Alice Lee Keech, 70, of Trent Woods, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Alice was born in Kinston, North Carolina on February 17, 1956, to the late Donald McBride Hudson and Barbara...

Mrs. Rosa Conner Nihoa, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ernes...