All Obituaries

Maysville, NC     Elizabeth (Lib) Collins Mallard passed away July 6, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born on March 29, 1926 in Greensboro NC to Marvin D Collins and Hilda M. Collins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leslie E. Mallard and her brother George K. Collins .A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday July 10, 2021 in the Dogwood Memorial Cemetery in Maysville. Arrangements by Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville.

Newport NC David Ervin Gibble passed away July 6, 2021 at his home. The family will celebrate his life privately. David was a former employee of Mallard Gas Company where he fixed everything. He is survived by his son Matthew Gibble of Newport and his step children, Leigh Anne Poplin of New Bern, Teresa Machle of Aurora, Brandy Lewis of Havelock and Michael Crawford of New Bern. Services by Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville

Pollocksville, NC     Elizabeth Phillips, 73, formerly of Maysville passed away June 19, 2021 at Brook Stone Living Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen J."Jake" Phillips and Elnita Mattocks Phillips. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday in the Dogwood Memorial Cemetery in Maysville with the Rev. John Williams officiating. Surviving are her brother, Stephen “Stevie” J. Phillips, Jr. and special friends, Robert...

James Earl Wiggins, 55, died June 2, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. He was a handyman and love to be outdoors in the woods. James love fishing and his Lord, Jesus. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived his daughter, Sheila Holland of Goldsboro; granddaughter, Makayla Fehr of Camp Lejeune and his great grandchildren , Charlotte , Caroline and Brelei.  Arrangements by Sayland Funeral in Maysville

Daniel Earl Ramsey, 65, of Cedar Point, NC passed away at Carteret Healthcare in Morehead City on June 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney Earl and Ruby Ann  Ramsey. Daniel loved to fish, hunt and cook and eat He was retired from Jacksonville Metal as a metal fabricator. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Morton Ramsey; his children, Christopher Ramsey (Rachel) of Sequim, WA; Alicia Hamilton of Pearl, MS; Amanda Foster (Eddie Humphrey) of Cedar Point; Opal Trim...

Maysville, NC   Rodney Gerald Jones Sr., 75, passed away May 8, 2021 at Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville. Gerald was born May 10, 1945 to Ruby Meadows Jones and Otis Jones. He was a loving Son, Husband, Father, Dada and Uncle to his family. Gerald was a life long member of the Maysville United Methodist Church. He was a retired logger/equipment operator. He was a Carolina Tarheel and Nascar fan. Some of his most cherished pastimes were being with his...

Crystal “Crys” Gail Watson, 46, passed away on March 7, 2021 at her home in Hubert, NC surrounded by family and friends. Crys was a bright spirit that touched everyone she met. From her days at Muscular Dystrophy Camp up to her passing, Crys had an infectious smile and way about her that just made the day brighter. Crys made friends everywhere she went and maintained many of those friendships throughout her life. She even made friends of the nursing aides, nurses, and doctors...

Trenton, NC   Vincent Frederick. Hudgins, 74, passed away March 2, 2021 at Carolina East Medical Center. He was a Navy veteran and a former EMT with Vidant Healthcare. Services will be private. Surviving are his wife, Melissa Hudgins and his sons, Christopher Hudgins, Tyler Hudgins, Stephen Hudgins, all of New Bern and Jonathan Moffitt of South Carolina and five grandchildren Arrangements by Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville.

Almada Melton Moncus   Richlands   Edith Almada Melton Moncus, 97, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at the Heritage House in Richlands. She was retired from Rose’s Dept. Store in Jacksonville and a member of Tar Landing Baptist Church. Services will be private. Surviving are her son, Pat (Sue)Padrick of Asheboro, NC ; her daughters, Tina (Rodney)Rhodes and Brenda (Perry)Byrd of Jacksonville ; her grandchildren, Jason Shepherd, Melissa Rhodes, Sydney and Madison Byrd and...

Fayetteville NC   Margaret Eloise Meadows, 94, passed away January 12, 2021 at Highland House Rehab. and Healthcare in Fayetteville. She was a native of Maysville and a devoted daughter and sister. She took care of her parents and her brother for years when they really needed her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Alice Dixon Meadows and her brothers, Edward and Lionel. Surviving are her nieces and nephews.  A graveside service will be held 2:00PM Friday at...