All Obituaries

Richard P. McPhee, New Bern, NC   Richard P. McPhee, 74, of New Bern, NC passed away at home on January 11, 2022, following a period of declining health. He was born in Rutland, VT on July 31, 1947, to Edward A. and Anna (Martel) McPhee. A longtime resident of Chittenden, Pittsford and Brandon, Vermont, Mr. McPhee married Christine (Comeau) in 1968. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying many excursions to Pulaski, NY for salmon fishing, He also enjoyed spending time with...

Juanita Denise Jenkins, 60, of Louisburg, NC passed away January 8, 2022 at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson, NC.  She was born in Lenoir County to Jacob Clifton Jenkins and Mary Elizabeth Griffin Jenkins; on Nov. 23, 1961.She was a cook. Surviving are her daughter, Kayla Melton of Trenton her grandson, Jackson Smith; her brothers, David Jenkins of Trenton and Jacob Clifton Jenkins of Lineville, AL and her sister, Gayle Elizabeth Apac of Pollocksville. Funeral services will be...

Michael Leroy Trott, 37, a devoted husband, a loving father and a faithful son was called home on December 21, 2021. He was born in New Bern on Dec. 5, 1984 to Diane and Tommy Trott and spent his youth in Maysville. Michael enlisted in the US Navy.  As gas turbine mechanic he proudly served his country and was honorably discharged only to begin his time in school for motorcycle mechanics in Florida. He had a love for motorcycles and all things mechanical. He could fix anything, He...

Ryan Christopher Jarboe, 28, passed away Dec. 21, 2021 in Maysville NC. He was a framer in the home construction business. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM   Monday Dec.27, 2021 at the Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville NC. Surviving are his mother, Brenda Jarboe and stepfather, Brian Clemons of Clarksville, IN; his father, Walter David Jarboe and step mother, Cheri Jarboe of Memphis, IN and his three brothers, Derek Jarboe and David Jarboe of Louisville KY and Cory...

Maysville, NC     Carolyn Ann Price, 85, was received into Heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of November 20th, 2021.  Carolyn was born in Colquitt County, Georgia on May 28th, 1936.  As a military dependent with her husband and children, she lived a number of years in Far East Asia. She was a former secretary with the North Carolina Highway Patrol office in Jacksonville, honorably and faithfully serving there for 13 years. Surviving are her...

Michael Joseph Duffy, 61, of Pollocksville, passed away on November 14, 2021. Mike is survived by his sister, Patricia “Patty” Duffy, of Sneads Ferry, NC and his beloved furbaby and side-kick, Soonah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aloysius Joseph Duffy and Katherine Vivien Duffy.   Born in Richmond, VA on November 2nd, 1960, Mike was raised on a farm with livestock which consisted of mostly show horses. Although this lifestyle was never of any interest to him,...

    Maysville, NC   Jake Ledlow , Jr.; 83, or Papa as most called him, passed away peacefully on the early morning hours of Nov. 11, 2021 with his loving wife Mary and granddaughter, Frances by his side. Papa’s legacy will always be one of servant leadership, pranks pulled, laughter and love for God, his family and his community. He was a Marine veteran and an active member of the Maysville United Methodist Church. Jake had served several years on the Maysville...

Gerald Page Riggs, 81, joined his wife of 64 years, Audrey, who passed away September 16, in their new Heavenly home on Sunday September 19, 2021. He was a retired meat cutter having work for the former Joe Monette’s store in Maysville and later with a grocery store in Jacksonville. He is survived by his children Jerry Riggs and Penny Wall of Jacksonville; his sister, Jane Freeman of Maysville and his 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Private services are entrusted to Sayland...

Audrey Ann Thomas Riggs, 78, passed away Thursday September 16 2021 at the Gardens of Pamlico in Grantsboro. She retired from Belk’s; her favorite store; after working in the receiving department for 25 years. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Annie Ketchum Thomas and her brother, James.  Funeral services will be private. She is survived by her loving husband, Page Riggs and her devoted children, Jerry Riggs and Penny Wall, both of Jacksonville, a sister,...

Charles Webster Russell, 72, passed away August 12, 2021 at Onslow Memorial Hospital. He was a retired truck driver. The family will celebrate his life privately. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Dillard W. Russell and Lucille Morris Russell and his brother, Noland Russell. He is survived by his son, Roy Russell of Swansboro; brothers,  Ricky Russell  and Ray Russell of Swansboro ; Walter Russell of Newport and Steve Russell of Richlands; and his sisters; Irene Russell...