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Clara Sanders Chapman

Passed 09/02/2026

Obituary For Clara Sanders Chapman

Clara Bow Sanders Chapman,95, of New Bern entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A Final Viewing of Mrs. Chapman is Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Oscar's Mortuary.

Her Service is 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at UPHC Hwy. 70 E in the Historic James City Community of New Bern.

The Interment will be held at New Bern National Cemetery 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

She is survived by two sons, Barry Chapman (Marsha), Michigan and Freddie Lee Chapman, Jr., Georgia; four daughters, Sybil Chapman, Landis Ross (Tyrone), Katrina Obge (Innocent) and Natasha Chapman; her sister, JoAnn Johnson, New York; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.


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My condolence to you and your family you're just an amazing woman. I always remember you would tell us be kind. God loves you and I love you and we all loved you, Mrs Chapman

With deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones.

Northeast Georgia Regional Commission

Sincere condolences to entire Chapman family including my classmate Landis. Recall Mrs Clara when growing up when attending Holiness church in JC or visiting my Aunt in Duffy field neighborhood. Thanks be to God for such a long time. We give him the Glory for what he's done in our life story as my mom Rebecca would say.

Joseph Credle

My heartfelt condolences to the Chapman family. Mrs. Chapman was a wonderful educator who had a special way of instilling confidence in others and making every student feel seen, valued, and special. Her impact made in the classroom will live on through the many lives touched. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. πŸ™πŸ½

Tammy West

Deepest condolences and prayers of comfort and strength during this difficult time. Mrs. Chapman was beautiful and cared such sweet spirit. She will be deeply missed. Love, Lila F. Godette & Fsmily

Regina G. Crawford

Sending my sincerest condolences to Tasha and the entire family during this difficult time. Mrs. Clara Bow was one of the best seamstress. I'm glad to have had you to do my alterations for my wedding dress in 2003. You were a phenomenal woman and you "Were Somebody". You will truly be missed. Love you always and forever. Take you rest Queen. Wendy

Wendy Hudson-Wooten

I send my deepest condolences to the Chapman family. I pray πŸ™ that God will give you all comfort and strength to get through this difficult time. She has earned her wings; now she is free to be absent from the body and to be present with the LordπŸ™ Joyce Harker and family 🌹

Joyce Harker

My prayers and condolences go to the Chapman family.

Rev. Dr. Myrtle Downing

My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Clara's family. She was truly a kind and generous person. Rest in heavenly peace.

Ken Whitehurst

Sincere condolences. A precious soul now resting with the Master. May God bless the family with comfort and peace.

Nancy Chadwick

Ms Chapman was one of the sweetest ladies I ever met. I taught at NBHS where she worked as a substitute teacher. She would stop by my class to visit because I taught sewing and she was a fabulous seamstress. She would love all the children. She told them all..."you are special, you are somebuddy!" Everyone knew who she was. I would visit her at home a few times and she would pray with me. She didn't have an easy life but she was always happy and uplifting. It is a sure thing she is in the arms of our Savior now. God Bless you Ms Chapman!

Chris Riesbeck

Offering, Our heartfelt condolences to the Chapman Family. Prayerfully with God's Blessings. Love Y'all Much, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!! Also Including, Eugene Carpenter (Barbara's Brother)!

Barbara Hawkins Perry

Grief is a love that has no place to go, you carry it, you keep loving her and remembering her...some say that is how you get from one day to the next. I didn't personally know your Mom, Katrina, but I know you and Freddie. Examples of the impactful, loving person she must have been with you all. Covering your family in prayers.

Kendall Burnette

To the family: My sincere condolences. I will miss her dearly. With a heavy heart The Wallace and Tripp Family

Melissa Tripp Wallace

My Condolences the family, Rest in heavenly peace.

Rigdon K. Whitfield Sr.

You were indeed special and you definitely were somebody. Thank you for instilling that in all of the students you taught. You left a legacy of love and light! My condolences to my family. Praying for strength and comfort. What a wonderful soul she was!

Quoteshia

Deepest Sympathy to the Family!!

Michele Amos

My sincere sympathy and condolences to the Champman family in the loss of your mother. May loving memories bring you peace during this difficult time.

Katurah Patterson & Family

My sincere sympathy and condolences to the Champman family in the loss of your beloved mother she will be truly missed πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Bonnie

I am so honored to have been called son by Mother Chapman. Although words cannot fully ease the pain of losing someone so dear, we find strength in the scripture, "Blessed are they that mourn:for they shall be comforted. "

Bishop Victor Foster

To the Chapman Family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Isaiah 41:10: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Bishop Mary L. Simmons & Connie

Connie Simmons

My condolences to you Tasha and family. Mom will truly be missed.

Kathy Bryant

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Felicia Shepard

I lived on Beaufort Street as a little boy and spent many days at the home of my great-grandparents, Allen & Bessie Boone on the corner of Beaufort and Garden Street. Mrs. Clara Bow was an incredibly beautiful human being who exuded and exemplified the love of Christ. Whenever I visited the UPHC, it was refreshing and encouraging to see her in worship. I have wonderful childhood memories of her kindness and adult memories of sweet spirit. From the Boone family, condolences to her loved ones. May she wake up, rejoicing in glory. "Behold, I show you a mystery!"

Gregory Cutler

We are so sorry for your loss. It was a true blessing to have had your mother this long. May she now Rest in Heavenly Peace πŸ™

Mike and Joan Sidberry

We are thankful we were able to see your mom at the shop. Hoping Peace be with you and your family.

Jona & Pat

To the Chapman family I send my deepest sympathy to you in the lost of your mother,sister, and grandmother. Mrs Chapman has touch so many heart and mines. She was a great school teacher where she touch the hearts and mines of many children in the craven county school sysytem. She will be miss by many in the community and in her church . I will miss you when I go into the beauty shop. You are with God and his Angels Prayers of Peace and comfort . Kathy Gillette and family

Kathy gillette

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.