All Obituaries

Bertha Johnson Adams, 92, of Trenton, NC, died October 31, 2018 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.  She was married for 72 years to William C. Adams, Sr., until his passing in 2017.  Mrs. Adams was a high school teacher in Jones County for many years, and a longtime member of Trenton United Methodist Church.  Throughout her life, she enjoyed her hobbies of traveling, reading and quilting.  She is survived by her four children, William C. Adams, Jr. and wife,...

Peletier, NC    Tony Lee Byrd, Sr. ,57, died Oct. 29 2018 at Carolina East Medical Center. Tony was a painter. Surviving are his sons, Tony Lee Byrd, Jr . of Peletier and Corey Byrd of  Spring, TX.; brother, Durwood  Byrd of New Bern, NC ; sister, Starlene Brown of New Bern and three grandchildren. His family will celebrate his life privately.   Arrangements by Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville

Maysville  NC Dixie Bray Cotton, 88, pass away Oct.5 2018 in Wilmington. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Nettie Jones Bray; her husband ,Bill Cotton and her sister Danmie Collins. She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Elmore and husband, Pete of Canyon Country , CA and 3 grandchildren; Ryan, Jason and Sean; daughter, Sandra Cotton and partner , Jim Spencer of Wilmington; Bray Toot of Garner , who was like an adoptive son; sister , Mary Rowe of...

New Bern , NC Mary Louise Kellum O’Connor passed away Sept.21, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Funeral services will be held Thursday Sept 27 at 3:00 PM at the Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville with the Rev. Noah Tripp officiating. Private burial will be in the Kellum Family Cemetery, Jacksonville. Surviving are her sons; Michael O’ Connor of Deep Run; Timothy O’Connor of Greenville; Sean O’Connor of Orlando, FL; and Thomas O’Connor of New Bern; a...

On Saturday, September 15, 2018, Julito Medina, loving husband and father of six, passed away peacefully at his home. Julito was born on June 7, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. He married Giselle Umana and moved to North Carolina to raise their children. He was a proud father of six boys and loving grandfather of twenty two. Julito was known as a hardworking, skilled and talented individual. When he wasn't building cabinetry, repairing homes and working on cars, he loved spending...

Jerry Malcolm Banks May 26, 1944 – September 10, 2018   Jerry Malcolm Banks of Maysville died September 10, 2018 (age 74) at his home after a brief illness.  Jerry was born in Maysville on May 26th, 1944.  He was the 8th of 11 children and the 4th of 5 sons born to Raymond Banks, Sr. and Cora Smith Banks, both of whom are now deceased. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by 5 of his siblings:  Marian Brafford; Jean Thomas; J.D. Banks, Sr.;...

     MAYSVILLE- Katie Elizabeth Yates Dudley, at the age of 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from Brook Stone Living Center in Pollocksville, NC. She was a longtime resident, made friends with the employees and visitors, daily, and loved by all.      She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Lester Dudley of Maysville after 34 years and remained devoted till her death; her daughter, Wilma Rae Dudley Davis;...

Isabelle Trott Meadows, 88, passed away July 25, at Onslow Memorial Hospital. She worked for 26 years at the T & W Oyster Bar. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday at the Sayland Funeral Home In Maysville with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating. Private burial will be in the Dogwood Memorial Cemetery in Maysville. Visitation Friday from 6 -8:00 PM  at the funeral home. Surviving are her sons  Gary Meadows and Barry Meadows of Stella  and her daughters, Pam...

Peletier, NC              Martha Marie Morton Rhue,91, died  June 7 at Carteret HealthCare in Morehead City. She was a native of Onslow County , charter member of the Peletier First Missionary Baptist Church; charter  member of Swansboro VFW and a volunteer at Hem of His Garment. She was  preceded in death by her parents O.B. and Mattie Riggs Morton; her husband Robert Rhue  ; her  brother, James...