All Obituaries

John Dale Johnston Sr. 78, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 4, 2024, at the Peletier First Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Norris officiating. John was born in Fouke Arkansas to the late Orbie and Grace Johnston. He was preceded in death by his wife Mable Lee Johnston and son Bobby Dail,Jr. He is survived by his loving family which includes his children Teresa Moore,...

John Perry Morris, 40, of Stella passed away April 30 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center. He was a carpenter . He was preceded in death by his mother, Angela Waters Cox. Surviving are his father, Johnny L. Morris; his daughter, Greenleigh Morris; his brother, Daniel Roberts and his grandmother, Lois Mobley Waters. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville.

Maysville, NC Patrick Edward Mullins, 68, passed away at Carteret Health Care on April 21,2024. Patrick was born in Beaufort, South Carolina , his family moved to Jacksonville NC when he was one and a half where he grew up.  Patrick worked in the  home construction business most of his life. He love to go turkey hunting with his bow. He was a collector of guns and took pleasure in rebuilding cars. He was preceded in death by his parents;   Francis Edward and Edna Norma...

Charles Evans Burch, Sr. ,73, of Pollocksville passed away surrounded by his family on March 22, 2024. Charles was known by his trucking family as Jungleman that he received as his handle. He got this handle because he would drive so fast through the backroads that he shook the trees. He loved to visit his brothers and ride around looking for old cars sitting in backyards. Charles loved drag racing that he started with his brothers in the 1960’s so much he passed that passion to his...

Cheryl Denise Humphrey Goodspeed, age 52, of Jacksonville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2024, with loved ones by her side. Services for our precious Cheryl will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, at White Oak Community Church, 6181 New Bern Hwy, Maysville, NC 28555, with a visitation for the family from 11am-12pm and a Celebration of her life to follow at 12:00pm with Pastor Bobby Williams officiating. Cheryl was born in Onslow County on July 13, 1971, to the late Doug...

Shelby Louise Mallard Wells, 74, of Maysville, passed away at her home on Feb.24, 2024. Shelby was a retired teacher’s assistant from Hunters Creek Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents Linnell Hardy Mallard and Maxine Valencia Maness Mallard, her husband, Walter Wells; her grandson, Nathan Polk and her brother, Clifton Mallard. She is survived by her daughter, Valencia Mobley of Jacksonville; her son, David Wells of New Bern; her brother, Steven Mallard of...

In profound sorrow, we mourn the passing of Martin “Dwain” Johnson, Jr., a beautiful soul who departed from our lives on February 17, 2024. Born on October 3, 1963 in New Bern, North Carolina, the son of a naval officer and proud mother, Dwain spent the first few years of his life in Italy. From his early teen years, he was eager to continue the family logging business where his grit and love of forestry culminated into a prosperous career in the timber industry. A loving father...

Noah Edward Hill,87, passed away peacefully  Feb. 4, 2024 at his residence in Cleveland , TN. Noah was born on May 29, 1936 in Ash, NC to the late James Carson Hill and Kitty Jacobs Hill. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Justice Hill , his second wife, Clara Byrd Hill and his son Randy.  After serving his country in the US Air Force , Noah  started Hill's Tree Service. He is survived by his children, Jimmy, Lynn. Denise, Rusty, Eddie, Joseph and Jason; and...

David Garcia Jr, 49, passed away on January 22, 2024 peacefully in his home.  David was born on May 3, 1974 to Maria Esther Delgado and David Garcia Sr in Manhattan, NY. He spent his youth in the Bronx, and it was always close to his heart.  Anyone who knew David knew that he was very loyal to family and friends. He adored his grandchildren and had a passion for the outdoors and adventures in life. By friends, David was known as Cabeza. David was predeceased by his father, David...