Obituaries
February 2026
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January 2026
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Passed 2/18/2026
Robert Earl McLamb, 70, of New Bern a native of Sampson County, North Carolina entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Mitchell, Goldsboro, NC and Annie Hamilton,…
Passed 2/16/2026
Wesley Lee Dixon, 67 a native of the Jasper Community, New Bern, NC. , passed at his residence Monday, February 16, 2026. Celebration of life services will be private. Wesley is survived by his brother, Carl Dixon;…
Passed 2/15/2026
Ester Avery Brewer, 77, passed on Sunday, February 15, 2026 in New York. Her viewing is 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM on February 24, 2026. Her service will be follow viewing at First Baptist Church at 100-10 Astoria Blvd, NY 11369.
Passed 2/15/2026
Annie Marie Nelson Wright,92, of Arapahoe was called to rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Her Service is 12:00 PM, Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Small's Chapel Christian Church, Arapahoe. The Interment will follow at…
Passed 2/14/2026
Grifferson Lee Brown,67, of the Craven Corner Community, Havelock was called to rest on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The family will have a Private Remembrance Service. He is survived by his son, Grifferson Joseph,…
Passed 2/10/2026
Toni Yvonne White, 70, of New Bern was called to rest on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Her Memorial Graveside Service will be announced. Toni retired from Cherry Point Marine Base as a Purchasing Agent for the…
Passed 2/9/2026
Darlene Curmon Johnson, 65, of New Bern, NC was called to rest on Monday, February 9, 2026. Her graveside is Noon, Thursday, February 19,2026 at New Bern Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael Johnson…
Passed 2/9/2026
Valery Joy Frazier Kelley,66, of Havelock, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 9, 2026 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. Her service is 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Piney Grove AME…
Passed 2/9/2026
Daniel “Bro” Louis Royal, 71, passed Monday, February 9, 2026. The family will receive friends 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. , Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the home of Ms. Brenda Middleton, 1904…
7/28/1946 - 2/5/2026
Matthew Jones, Jr. , 79 passed at his residence Thursday, February 5, 2026, New Bern, NC. Memorial contributions are accepted at Oscar's Mortuary. Matthew, is survived by his son, Matthew Jones, III of New Bern, NC.
Passed 2/5/2026
Linda Ann White, 76, of New Bern entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 5, 2026. Her Funeral Service is 1:00 PM, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Star of Zion M. B. Church 701 Miller St. The interment will follow at…
Passed 2/4/2026
Mauren Barbara Nichols Zachmann, formerly of New Bern died February 4, 2026 in Virginia. Her funeral mass will be 12:00 Noon Friday March 6, 2026 at St. Paul Catholic Church 3005 Country Club Rd. New Bern. Inurnment…
Passed 2/4/2026
Henry Dancy Jr. ,72, was called to rest February 4, 2026 in Pinetops, North Carolina. Henry was formerly employed at Oscar's Mortuary as a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 20 years and as a Registered…
Passed 2/4/2026
Michael Antonio Williams Sr. ,60, of New Bern was called to rest on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. His Service is Noon, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Biblical House of God 906 George St. , New Bern. The interment will…
Passed 2/3/2026
Carol Ann Parham Wallace,80, passed Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Viewing hours are 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday at Oscar's Mortuary. Her Funeral service is 12:00 PM, Wednesday, February 11,…
Passed 2/3/2026
Vincent K. Dixon,63, of Bayboro, North Carolina, passed at his residence, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. His Memorial Service is 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Pierce Chapel AME Zion Church 606 Holdman St. ,…
Passed 1/31/2026
Laura Richard Carpenter, 89, of Havelock died Saturday January 31, 2026 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her service is 12:00 PM, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Piney Grove AME Zion Church 1430…
Passed 1/27/2026
Mac Arthur Bryant, 81, passed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. His service is 12:00 PM. , Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Biblical House Of God. The interment will follow at the Carmon Family Cemetery. Friends will be…
Passed 1/26/2026
Elijah John Gailliard, 65, of Havelock died January 26, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. His funeral service is 12:00 Noon Saturday February 7, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel 1700 Oscar Dr. New Bern. Burial will…
Passed 1/24/2026
Tanya Yvette Bright,54, of Raleigh, North Carolina was called to rest on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Wake Med Raleigh Campus. Viewing is 12:00 PM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Oscar’s Chapel. Her Celebration of…
Passed 1/21/2026
James Levi Wooten,79, of Maysville, North Carolina was called to rest on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Viewing hours are 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Thursday at Oscar’s Mortuary. His service is 1:00 PM, Friday, January 30, 2026 at…
Passed 1/19/2026
Pastor William R. Wright,82, of New Bern entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 19, 2026 at his residence. His Funeral service is 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Oscar's Memorial Chapel. The Interment…
Passed 1/18/2026
Vincent “Grip” Edward Jackson, Jr. , 42 a native of New Bern, NC. , passed Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Hampton, VA. Funeral services 12:00 pm. , Saturday, Janurary 31, 2026, Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church. New…
Passed 1/15/2026
Delzora Murray Spencer,97, of Edward, North Carolina entered eternal life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in A graveside service and interment will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Murray…
3/31/1956 - 1/15/2026
Louis Joseph Simon, Jr. , 69 of New Bern was called to rest on January 15, 2026, at Duke University Hospital, after battling a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Louis was born March 31, 1956 to the late…
Passed 1/14/2026
Joe Louis Matthews, 88, of Bridgeton died Wednesday January 14, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. His funeral service is 11:00 AM Saturday January 24, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel 1700 Oscar Drive New Bern. He…