Obituaries
December 2025
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November 2025
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Passed 12/5/2025
Sharon Frazier, 68, of Havelock, North Carolina passed on Friday, December 5, 2025. Her arrangements are pending.
Passed 12/4/2025
Bishop Dr. Geraldine Grant Moore,78, of New Bern entered into eternal peace on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Her Homegoing Service is Noon, Friday, December 12, 2025 at Undenominational Pentecostal Holiness Church,…
Passed 12/4/2025
Janice Barrett Pearsall, 77, of Clayton died Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Transitions Life Care Hospice of Raleigh. Funeral arrangements are pending at St. Paul Catholic Church. She is survived by two sons, Anthony…
Passed 12/3/2025
Linda Darnell Gibbs Williams, 68, passed Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Arrangements will be announced. Linda is survived by her daughters, Jessica Marshall, Kinston, NC. , and Latrice Brown (Tyronne) New Bern; two…
Passed 12/2/2025
James Andrew Kelly Jr. ,75, of Havelock died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. His service is 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Oscar’s Memorial Chapel 1700 Oscar Drive. The Entombment will…
Passed 12/1/2025
Sondra Elaine George Hicks, 91, passed Monday, December 1, 2025. Arrangements will be announced. She is survived by her son, Marvin Hicks, of the home and grandchildren.
Passed 11/29/2025
Bobby Allen Budget,77, of Havelock entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 29, 2025. His service is 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at New Hope M. B Church 895 Adams Creek Rd. Havelock. Burial will follow…
Passed 11/28/2025
Frank J. Davis, 94, of New Bern died Friday November 28, 2025 at his residence. His funeral service will be held, 11:00 AM Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Clinton Chapel AMEZ Church. The interment will follow at New…
Passed 11/27/2025
Lena Mae Gibbs Davis, 89, of Brooklyn, NY died Thursday November 27, 2025 in Brooklyn. Her funeral service is 1:00 PM Sunday, December 14, 2025 at St. Peter A. M. E. Zion Church 617 Queen St. New Bern, NC. Burial will…
Passed 11/27/2025
Robert Milton Green,47, of the James City Community of New Bern, NC, passed Thursday, November 27, 2025. His service is 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Reform Shiloh M. B. Church 406 Plum Street, Historic…
Passed 11/27/2025
Clafton Murphy Sr. ,92, of The Tuscarora Rhems Community of New Bern was called to rest on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Viewing hours 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday at Oscar's Mortuary. The family will receive friends 10:00…
Passed 11/26/2025
John Dart Pilcher,80, of New Bern entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Pilcher of the home; three sons, David Pilcher, Leicester, NC, Ricard Pilcher, Donalds,…
Passed 11/25/2025
Augustus Leo “Monkey” Duncan, 83, of New Bern eternal rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina. His Service is 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Oscar's Memorial…
Passed 11/25/2025
Sameg Marie Miller 15, of New Bern was called to rest on November, 25, 2025. Her Funeral Service is 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at The Jasper G. Hayes Omega Center. The interment will follow at the Miller…
Passed 11/25/2025
Natasha Robbins Avery,45, of Havelock was called to rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Service arrangements are pending. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Avery, Havelock; daughter,…
Passed 11/22/2025
Edna Lucille Squires Midgett, 92, of Virginia a native of Pamlico County, North Carolina was called to rest on November 22, 2025 Viewing is 10:00 AM followed by the Service at 11:00 AM, December 5, 2025 at Prentis…
Passed 11/21/2025
Lorinda Alice Horner Maides,72, of Vanceboro, N. C. was called to rest Friday, November 21, 2025 at her residence. The family will have a Private Memorial Service. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Rossi, New…
Passed 11/20/2025
Flossie Lene Goode,62, of Havelock, North Carolina the Craven Corner Community entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Her service is 1:00 PM, Friday, November 28, 2025 at Craven Corner M. B. Church…
Passed 11/20/2025
Elaine Marie Smith, 67, a native of Bridgeton, NC was called to rest on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Dallas, TX. Services will be held in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by two daughters, Vondera Smith, New Bern and…
Passed 11/19/2025
Artis M. Godette Jr. ,67, of New Bern was called to rest on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. His Service is 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Clinton Chapel AMEZ Church 1015 Church St. , New Bern. The interment…
Passed 11/17/2025
John Lee Brown, Jr. , 71, of Pollocksville was called to rest on Monday, November 17, 2025. His service is 11:00 AM, Friday, November 21, 2025 at Zion Chapel M. B Church 9280 Hwy. 17, Pollocksville. The interment will…
Passed 11/12/2025
Randolph Simmons, 95, a native of the Tuscarora Rhems Community of New Bern, passed Wednesday, November 12, 2025. His Funeral Service is 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church, 1696…
Passed 11/11/2025
Chi'Riah Xylia Shird,2, of New Bern was called by her Guardian Angel to enter Heaven on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She is survived by her mother, Mariah Gaylor; father, Cheron Shird; five brothers, Bryson Hairston,…
Passed 11/10/2025
Michael Leon Swift,74, a native of New Bern passed in Mt. Holly, New Jersey on Monday, November 10, 2025. Funeral service Monday, November 24, 2025. Viewing is 9:00 AM 10:00 AM at Christ Baptist Church 950…
Passed 11/9/2025
Bertha Fonville Gainer,96, a native of New Bern was called to rest on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Dover, Delaware. Her service is 9:30 AM, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel. The interment will…
Passed 11/9/2025
Caren Faulk of 11050 Tomlinson Blvd. , New Bern NC died at her residence on Monday, November 9, 2025. Services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel. She is survived by her sons,…