Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory

12/23/2025

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 26, 2025 from 1pm until 3pm at Trenton Methodist Church 107 S. Market Street Trenton, NC. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday December 27, 2025, 11am, at Trenton Methodist Church with Reverend Joan Fischer and Reverend Beth Hood officiating. Burial to follow at the Trenton City Cemetery.

Celebrate the life of Carol Hood, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Cotten Funeral Home.

12/19/2025

A visitation will be held at 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. A funeral service be held at 9:00 am at Cotten Funeral Home with committal service to follow at 11:00 am at New Bern National Cemetery.

Celebrate the life of Ronald Eason, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Cotten Funeral Home.

12/17/2025

Please join the family for the visitation of Steve's life on December 19, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC, 28560.
A Celebration of Life will follow at the same location, beginning at 10:00 am.

Celebrate the life of William Hopewell, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Cotten Funeral Home.

12/12/2025

NATIONAL POINSETTIA DAY - December 12, 2025 -
National Poinsettia Day is celebrated annually on December 12th, honoring the iconic holiday plant and commemorating the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico who introduced the plant to America. Established by Congress in 2002, the day recognizes the plant's history, from Aztec use to modern commercialization by the Ecke family, coinciding with Mexico's Day of the Virgin.

12/11/2025

A celebration of Sylvia's life will be held at 2 pm, Sunday December 14th, 2025, at Cotten Funeral Home in New Bern. The family will receive friends following the service. She will be laid to rest at Greenleaf Memorial Park after a private family service.

Celebrate the life of Sylvia Bailey, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Cotten Funeral Home.

12/11/2025

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the pavillion in New Bern Memorial on Chelsea Rd, in New Bern.

Celebrate the life of Michael Edwards, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Cotten Funeral Home.

12/07/2025

On Thursday, we had such a wonderful time helping participants at Carolina SeniorCare - New Bern, NC build their gingerbread houses! The room was full of laughter, creativity, and the kind of positive energy that truly gets you into the Christmas spirit.

It was a joy spending time with everyone, and we’re grateful for the invitation. Thank you, Carolina SeniorCare, for having us, we loved every moment!! ❤️🎄

12/05/2025

At Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory, we believe that one of the most loving gifts you can give your family is the comfort of knowing everything is taken care of.

Pre-planning isn’t about anticipating the end, it’s about embracing the present with confidence and easing the burden for those you love most. By making your wishes known ahead of time, you give your family the space to focus on what truly matters: honoring your life, sharing memories, and supporting one another.

We’re here to walk with you through each step, answer your questions, and help you make choices that feel right for you and your family.

If you’d like to learn more or start the conversation, our caring team is always here to help. Call us today at (252) 637-3181.

12/03/2025

Thelma greatly loved her husband and her family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A service will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Cotten Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Watford officiating. Following the service, the family will receive visitors.

Celebrate the life of Thelma Tippett, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Cotten Funeral Home.

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

Corey Clayton Hansen, 39, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Corey was a vibrant, adventurous spirit who found his greatest joy in the outdoors. He loved fishing at Cape Hatteras with his dad and his brother Mark, and he cherished every chance to go camping, build campfires, hike, and simply be surrounded by nature. Whether he was playing his guitar, challenging someone to a game of chess, painting or drawing, or spending time on the water boating, Corey brought curiosity, creativity, and warmth to everything he did. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Celebrate the life of Corey Hansen, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Cotten Funeral Home.