Carolyn Elaine Newby Ward, 69, of New Bern entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 2026.

Service arrangements are pending.

She is survived by her daughter, Phronda Molden, New Bern; sisters, Valorie Simmons, Patrice Newby, Pamela Oates, Florence Johnson all of New Bern and Phyllis Stanley, Peoria, IL; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.