Obituaries
May 2026
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April 2026
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Passed 5/19/2026
Donald Ray Cox, 63, of New Bern was called to rest on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by two sons, Donald Cox, Jr. of Havelock and Raymon Hargett of New Bern; two sisters, Brenda…
Passed 5/19/2026
Joyce Annette Bryant, 64, of New Bern was called to rest Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Arrangements are pending. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Marie Bryant of the home; one sister, Angela Rochelle Bryant, New Bern,…
Passed 5/18/2026
Donald Emanuel Brown, 78, New Bern, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026. His Funeral Service is 3:00 PM, Friday, May 29, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel, 1700 Oscar Drive, New Bern, NC. He is survived by…
Passed 5/17/2026
Bertha Joyce Swindell, 74, of New Bern was called to rest Sunday, May 17, 2026. Her Service is 1:00 PM, Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel. The Interment will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery. Viewing…
Passed 5/17/2026
Robert Lee Hargett,81, of Bayboro was called to rest on Sunday, May 17, 2026. His Service is 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Pilgrim Chapel M. B. Church, Oriental, NC. The Interment will follow at Perkins Cemetery,…
Passed 5/16/2026
Felipe Jose Morales, 45, of New Bern died Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM Friday, May 29, 2026 at St. Paul Catholic Church Atrium 3005 Country…
Passed 5/16/2026
Ida Joy Harper Sutton, 93, of Morehead City, NC died Saturday May 16, 2026 at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House Newport. Her funeral service is 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Mark AME Zion Church, Mansfield…
Passed 5/15/2026
Margie Nicole Swinson Koonce,52, of New Bern entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2026. Her Funeral Service is 12:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Temple Baptist Church, New Bern, NC. Interment will follow at…
Passed 5/14/2026
Carol Jean Stratton Best, 71, of New Bern was called to rest Thursday, May 14, 2026. Her Service is 12:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel. She is survived by her children, David Bonds and Derrick…
Passed 5/12/2026
Glenda Ann Smith, 58, of New Bern died Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Her funeral service is 11:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026, Mt. Zion Holy Church, New Bern, NC. Interment will follow at Andrew…
Passed 5/12/2026
All “Eddie” Fisher,84, of Vandemere, NC was called to rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He is survived by his daughter, Dreckia Fisher, New Bern and two sons, Eric Smith, New York, NY and Xaver Fisher, Georgia; one…
Passed 5/10/2026
Willie “Pete” Morris Jr. , 86, of Pollocksville, North Carolina was called to rest on Sunday, May 10, 2026. His Service is 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Free Will Chapel FWB Church 3298 Hwy. 58, Pollocksville.…
Passed 5/8/2026
Patricia Burden Simmons,83, of New Bern entered into everlasting life Friday, May 8, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Her Service is 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Oscar’s Memorial Chapel. She is survived by…
Passed 5/8/2026
Alexander Preston Jr. ,86, of Pollocksville was called to rest, Friday, May 8, 2026 His Service is 2:00 PM, Friday, May 15, 2026 at Clinton Chapel Memorial AME Zion Church, Pollocksville, North Carolina. The Interment…
Passed 5/5/2026
James Earl Wilson, 90, of Vanceboro died Tuesday at Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His funeral service is 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel 1700 Oscar Drive. Burial will follow at…
Passed 5/4/2026
Ruby Mae Whitehead Williams, lovingly known as “Coco,” 69, of New Bern, North Carolina, peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest on Monday, May 4, 2026. Ruby was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, family…
Passed 5/1/2026
Harold “Crash” Avon Curmon,73, of New Bern died Friday, May 1, 2026 at Pruitt Health, New Bern. He is survived by his brother, Mike Curmon, Virginia and two sisters, Sylvia Hill and Karen Curmon both of New Bern.
Passed 5/1/2026
Martha Lucille Wright,85, of New Bern was called to rest on Friday, May 1, 2026. Her Graveside Service is 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Evergreen Cemetery 2200 East Rose St. , New Bern. She is survived by her…
Passed 5/1/2026
Catherine George Kearney,71, of Havelock died Friday, May 1, 2026. Her service is 11:00 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026 Piney Grove AME Zion Church, Temples Point Rd. Havelock. The Interment will follow at Piney Grove AME…
Passed 5/1/2026
Geneice Jones Tatum, 60, of Aurora, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 1, 2026 at her residence. Viewing hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Friday at Oscar’s Mortuary and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the…
11/26/1940 - 4/29/2026
Bishop Clarence J. Flowers, Jr. , ,85,passed Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern, NC. The family will receive guests at the UPHC Rocky Run Annex Monday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Viewing…
Passed 4/29/2026
Mrs. Marjorie Johnson Miller,85, of Raleigh NC died Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her home. Funeral Service is Saturday, 2:00 PM, May 2, 2026 at Antioch Congregational Christian Church, Maribel Community, Bayboro, NC.…
Passed 4/28/2026
Willie Odell White,Sr. ,77, of New Bern was called to rest Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The family will receive friends at the residence, 2928 Brunswick Avenue-Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 6:00 PM to…
6/13/1952 - 4/22/2026
Maggie Lean Armond Moore,73, of New Bern was called to rest Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Her service is 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Pilgrim Chapel M. B. Church 313 Elder St. , James City Community, New Bern, NC.…
Passed 4/18/2026
William Charles Richardson,75, of New Bern died, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. His Service of Rememberance is 11:00 AM, Friday, May 1, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel 1700 Oscar Drive. He is…
Passed 4/17/2026
Garth Guion, 72, New Bern went to eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2026. His service is 12:00 PM, Friday, April 24, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel. Interment will be held 10:00 AM Monday, April 27, 2026 at Coastal…