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Tevy Pugh

TEVY FAITH PUGH, infant daughter of Rebecca Ruth Pugh of Currituck died Wednesday August 6, 2003. She was born in Norfolk Va. Besides her mother she is survived by a sister Amber Pugh, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs. Forrest Pugh and maternal great grandmother Ruth Burgess of Shiloh NC and her God Mother Dawn Stone of Camden NC.

A Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday evening August 12, 2003 at 7:00 o’clock in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel 405 East Church St. in Elizabeth City NC. The family will receive friends in the lobby of the Funeral Home immediately following the service.

Aubrey Sample, Jr.

Camden, NC - Aubrey Fearing Sample, Jr., age 54, of 539 Highway 343 North, Camden, NC, died Thursday, November 20, 2003, in Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Pasquotank County, and was son of Aubrey F. Sample, Sr. of Elizabeth City, NC, and the late Margaret Hooper Sample, and husband of Rebecca Gray Sample of the residence. Mr. Sample was a retired Police Officer from Elizabeth City Police Department, and has served as Chief of Police with Hertford Police Department. He was a veteran of the US Army having served three tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He received three purple hearts and a bronze star. He was retired from the National Guard, and was a member of the William Clarence Jackson Post #6060 VFW, where he was a member and leader of the Honor Guard.

Besides his father and mother he is survived by one daughter, Rachel Sample of Elizabeth City, NC; one son, Jason Sample of Jacksonville, FL; one step-daughter, Tabatha Bray of Shiloh, NC; one step son, Eric Parks of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers, Rex Sample of Kill Devil Hills, NC, and Ricky Sample of Valley Center, KS; four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Monday, November 24, 2003, at 2:00 PM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, with Dr. Roy Head officiating. Military Honors will be provided by William Clarence Jackson Post #6060 VFW. The family will receive friends in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service, and at the residence at others times. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Williams Clarence Jackson Post #6060 VFW Honor Guard, 1433 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

Marshall Sanderlin, III

WANCHESE, NC - MARSHALL WILLIAM SANDERLIN, III, 39, of Wanchese, NC died Saturday, February 21, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Sanderlin, born in Elizabeth City, NC, was a Fish Packer and attended Wanchese Assembly of God. He was the son of Marshall William Sr. and Priscilla “Jane” Bennett Sanderlin of Manteo.

Besides his parents, Mr. Sanderlin is survived by a daughter, Brittany Reed of California; three sisters, Patty McCarter of Manteo, NC, Charlotte Sanderlin of Raleigh, NC and Barbara Gotsch of Severna Park, MD; and a brother, David William Sanderlin of Manteo, NC.

Funeral services will be held at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo on Friday, February 27, 2004 at 2:00 pm with Rev. David Dalton officiating. Burial will be in a local cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and other times at the home of his parents, Jane and Marshall Sanderlin, Jr. at 909 Bernice Ave., off Jackson St., Manteo.

Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joe Harry Sanders, Sr.
Allendale, SC native

Joe Harry Sanders, Sr., age 79, of 1604 Darian Drive, Elizabeth City, NC, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at the Albemarle Hospital. Mr. Sanders, a native of Allendale, SC, was the husband of Pauline Pippin Sanders of the residence and the son of the late Belton O’Neil Sanders and Laura Henrietta Hazel Sanders. He was a retired service manager of Goodyear and a sales representative for City Service Oil Company and a member of Campground United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, NC.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Callie Sanders Sugg and husband Jimmy of Elizabeth City, NC, Paulette Sanders Deacy and husband Bob of Holly Springs, NC; a son, Joe Harry Sanders, Jr., and wife Chris of Fayetteville, NC; five grandchildren, Amy Sugg Morgan and husband Matt, Laura Marie Sanders, Bradley O’Neil Sanders, Jessica Lawton Deacy, and Robert Martin Deacy, Jr. He was predeceased by his twin sister, Hazel Sanders Gibson, two brothers, Belton O’Neil Sanders, Jr., and Walter Hazel Sanders, Sr., and a grandson, J. R. Sugg, Jr.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at 11:00 AM at Swallow Savanah Cemetery, Allendale, SC. The family will receive friends at Smith Rhoden Funeral Home, 215 Water Stree, Allendale, SC, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM Tuesday evening.

Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, in charge of local arrangements.

MALCOLM THOMAS SANDERS
Retired Farmer

Malcolm Thomas Sanders, 77, of 249 Perkins Road, Camden, NC, died at his residence Friday afternoon, September 12, 2003. He was born in Pasquotank County to the late Mack Fletcher and Hettie White Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a retired farmer, a member and deacon of the Shiloh Baptist Church He was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church’s Brotherhood and worked with the youth of the church for over 15 years. Mr. Sanders was an usher and a member of the Couples Sunday School Class. He was an honorary member of the South Camden Ruritan Club and was a retired volunteer fireman after 38 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Brickhouse Sanders of the home, two daughters, Brenda S. Jones and husband, Howard, of Camden, NC and Linda Kaye Sanders of Camden, NC; a son, Thomas Michael Sanders, and wife, Susan, of Camden, NC; one sister, Annie Marie Lowe of Camden; six grandchildren, Gayle Sanders, Dale Sanders, Courtney Sanders, Jessica Sanders, April Taylor Brickhouse and husband, John, Renee Jones Crider and husband, Travis, all of Camden, NC; one great grandchild, Blair Crider and two step great grandchildren, Brittney and Mikie Brickhouse.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 14, 2003, at 2:00pm in Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street by Rev. Dave Combs. Burial will be in the New Hollywood Cemetery. The family will greet friends and relatives in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service and at other times at their residence. The family is accepting flowers, however anyone wishing to make a memorial gift may do so to the Shiloh Baptist Church, P. O. Box 31, Shiloh, NC 27974 or to the Albemarle Hospice, P. O. Box 189, Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0189.

Marie Gaskins Sanders

Elizabeth City, NC - Marie Gaskins Sanders, age 85, of Virginia Dare Apartments, Elizabeth City, NC, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at her residence. She was a native of Pasquotank County, NC, and the daughter of the late Captain Zora Ben Gaskins and Nola Tolson Gaskins. Mrs. Sanders was a retired health care nurse and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Herbert Baxter Harris, Jr. of Williamsburg, VA, and William Charles Sanders of Elizabeth City, NC; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

A graveside funeral service will be Friday, June 18, 2004 in Old Hollywood Cemetery at 11:00 AM with the Rev. F. Joe Griffith officiating. The family requests memorial donations be to made one’s favorite charity. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

Jeannie Dietrich Sawyer

Elizabeth City, NC - Jeannie Dietrich Sawyer, age 74, of 139 Tiff Lane, Elizabeth City, NC, went to heaven to be with her Lord, Friday, March 14, 2003. She was born in Oil City, PA, the daughter of the late Lewis and Nellie Sopher Dietrich, and was the wife of William F. Sawyer of the residence. She was a loving mother who will be sadly missed by her family.

Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Lynda Lewis of Zebulon, NC; three sons, Robert Morrisette, Jr. and wife Grace of Chesapeake, VA, James Morrisette of Elizabeth City, NC, and Michael Morrisette of Raleigh, NC; one sister, Roberta Weeks of Titusville, FL; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild and one great great grandchild. She was predeceased by a son, Tom Morrisette.

Funeral services will be Sunday, March 16, 2003, at 2:00 PM at New Life Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Clay Manos officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Immediately following the service the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall.

Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

Sara Wright Sawyer

SARA WRIGHT SAWYER, 68 of 593 Old US 17 South Elizabeth City NC died Saturday March 22 in Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville NC. She was a native of Camden County NC daughter of the late Haywood P. and Mrs. Pearl Riggs Sawyer and the wife of Walter Sawyer of the home. Mrs.. Sawyer was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church.

Besides her husband she is survived by two sons Johnny Sawyer and his wife Rhonda, Terry Sawyer and his wife Pam all of Elizabeth City NC five sisters Mary Dean and Florine Needham both of Shiloh NC Marvelane Gregory of Chesapeake Va. Hazel Gregory of Camden NC Linda Chappell of Elizabeth City NC two grandchildren Krystal and Wesley Sawyer. She was predeceased by a sister Jessie Mae Riggs.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon March 24, 2003 at 2:00 o’clock in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel 405 East Church St. Elizabeth City NC by Rev. Alan Gibson. Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence.

Katie Lee Water Sawyer

South Mills, NC - Katie Lee Waters Sawyer, age 87, died Monday, March 24, 2003 in Goldsboro, NC. She was born in Old Trap, NC; daughter of the late Mac and Emma Jean Kight Waters and was the widow of Curtis Kight Sawyer.

Mrs. Sawyer is survived by two daughters, Deloris Needham and her husband, Leon, of South Mills, NC and Joyce Ann Sawyer of Elizabeth City, NC, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Moehring officiating. The family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Needham, 522 Horseshoe Rd., South Mills, NC. The family requests that memorial donations be made to The American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville St., W., Raleigh, NC 27601.

Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Ellsworth Midgett

MANTEO, N.C. - ELLSWORTH BURRUS MIDGETT, Jr 79, of Manteo died, Sunday, March 14, 2004, in his residence. Mr. Midgett was born in Manteo and was a retired rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard

He was the son of the late Ellsworth Burrus and Dorcas Midgette Midgett, Sr and the husband of the late Helen Meekins Midgett.

Surviving are two daughters; Christine M. Nunemaker of Nags Head and Elizabeth M. Ray of Cary, N.C., one son; Ellsworth B. “Buddy” Midgett III of St. Augustine, Fla, Seven grandchildren; Buzz Midgett, Sheila Paschal, Haley Midgett, Kevin Nunemaker, Karen Kelly, Zack Pesavento, Josh Pesavento, Courtney Dunn and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Midgett was pre-deceased by his son Terence “Terry” T. Midgett.

A celebration of life will be Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. in Twiford’ Colony Chapel by the Rev. Brad Bradshaw. Burial will be in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family at Twiford’s Funeral Home Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Twiford’s Colony Chapel Manteo is assisting the Midgett family.

Thomas "Tommy" W. Sawyer

Elizabeth City, NC - Thomas “Tommy” W. Sawyer, age 68, 402 Carter Rd., Elizabeth City, NC died Sunday, July 20, 2003 at Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Camden County, NC; son of the late George E. “Buck” and Nancy Johnson Sawyer and retired from Sprint. He was former director of the Elizabeth City Boys Club and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a member of the first graduating class of Camden High School and a veteran, having served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Sawyer is survived by two daughters, JO1(AW) Lori Sawyer of Norfolk, VA and Mindy Sawyer Wiggins and her husband, James, of Greenville, NC; three sisters, Elsie Godfrey of Elizabeth City, NC, Faye Sawyer of South Mills, NC, and Bessie Needham of Shiloh, NC; two grandchildren, Zachary Tyler Wiggins and Austin Wiggins and fiancé, Connie Cox. He was predeceased by a sister, Ruby Margaret Sawyer and a brother, George Ernest Sawyer, Jr.

A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with Bishop Adren Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemeterywith Military honors provided by the William Clarence Jackson Post # 6060 of V. F. W. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at the residence.

Lena Blanchard

Barco, NC - Lena Smith Blanchard, 89, of Barco, NC, went to be the Lord on April 23, 2003. She was born in Chowan County, NC to the late Octavius and Ida Briggs Smith and was the widow of Andrew Blanchard. She made her life as a homemaker and was a member of the Coinjock Baptist Church.

Mrs. Blanchard is survived by one daughter, Eunice M. Morrow and husband William of Lincolnton, NC; two sons, Sidney T. “Bill” Blanchard and wife Doris of Chesapeake, VA and Richard A. “Dickie” Blanchard of Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters, Carrie Baker of Virginia Beach, VA and Marjorie Ashley and husband Robert of Tyner, NC; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by two sisters, Leora Williams and Annie Brown and two brothers, Sam and Eddie Smith.

A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, April 27, 2003 at 2:00 PM at the Coinjock Baptist Church by the Rev. Charles Wellons. Burial will follow at the Hampton Cemetery, Waterlily, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and immediately following the committal service in the church social hall.

Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Claudia Sawyer

KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC - CLAUDIA SINK SAWYER, 51, of Kill Devil Hills, died, Tuesday, July 22, 2003, in Norfolk, Va. Claudia was born in Norfolk and was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Grandy, a graduate of Cox High School in Va Beach, attended Tidewater Community College and was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Claudia was the daughter L. Lee Sink of Kill Devil Hills and the late Melrose Petty Sink and step-daughter of Esther P. Sink also of Kill Devil Hills and was the wife of Roy E. Sawyer, Jr of Powells Point.

She is also survived by her daughter; Lovey Ellen Sawyer of Powells Point, two half sisters; Francis Bjornberg of Bedford, Va and Jean Ann Jacoby of Carlyle, Pa, one brother; Leary Sink of Kill Devil Hills and two step-brothers; Tommy Powers and Scott Powers.

A service of remembrance will be held, Friday, July 25, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. in Twiford’s Colony Chapel by the Rev. L. Spottswood Graves. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville St. Mall, Two Hannover Square, Suite 1600, Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1764 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va, 23058-5216. Twiford’s Colony Chapel Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.

David Beyer

Elizabeth City, NC - David John Beyer, devoted husband and loving father, 65, of 500 West Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC died Saturday, October 18, 2003 at Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Torrington, CT to Phyllis Conforti Beyer of Torrington, CT and the late Anthony I. Beyer and was the husband of Suellen Squires Beyer of the residence. Mr. Beyer was a retired colonel with the U. S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War and was also retired from the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools as a school business administrator. He was a member of V. F. W. Post 6060, Disabled American Veterans, and the Knights of Columbus.

Besides his wife and mother, Mr. Beyer is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Hall and Beth Cochran both of Elizabeth City, NC; three sons, David J. Beyer, Jr. of Sparta, NJ, Andrew T. Beyer of Elizabeth City, NC and Carl F. Savage of New Jersey; one sister, Kathy Beyer of Torrington, CT and eleven grandchildren.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 3:00 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church by Father Jim Buchholz. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided at the church by V. F. W. Post 6060. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC on Monday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and at other times at the residence.

Maggie Arranz

Moyock, NC - Maggie Ann Nicely Arranz, 62, of 195 Beechwood Shores, Moyock, NC, died Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at Sentara Nursing Center – Currituck. She was born in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Arthur and Rowena Nicely and was a homemaker.

Mrs. Arranz is survived by her husband, Javier “Chico” Arranz of the residence; one daughter, Debbie Medsger of Gibsonia, PA; two sons, Nino Arranz of Elizabeth City, NC and Jeff Arranz of Annapolis, MD; one sister, Rosa Black of Clifton Forge, VA and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 4:00 PM at the Northwest Naval Base Chapel, Chesapeake, VA. The family will receive friends at the residence on Monday only following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Hazel Anderson, 106 South Ashe Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Grady Crinton Bishop
Native of Beaufort County, NC

Grady Crinton Bishop, age 86, of 734 Firetower Road, Elizabeth City, NC, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Pungo, NC, son of the late William Albert and Lula Estelle Harris Bishop and was the husband of Ellen Ballance Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a Deep Sea Tug Boat Captain, a member of the 135 Auburndale, FL, Masonic Lodge, and attended Bayside Church of Christ. He also served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII.

Beside his wife, Mr. Bishop is survived by a daughter, Sharon Ann Martin of Jacksonville, FL; three sons, Grady D. Bishop of Omaha, NE, Charles Albert Bishop of Jacksonville, FL, and William A. Bishop of Newport News, VA; a sister, Gladys Marrow of Florence, AL; a brother, Ruphert D. Bishop of Margate, FL; and eleven grandchildren. Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth K. Bishop, two sisters, Ellen Ballance and Elouise Weatherly, and four brothers, Arthur, Forest, Jimmy, and Sylvester Bishop.

A funeral service will be held Friday, July 9, 2004 at 2:00 pm in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Minister Dennis Crehan officiating. Entombment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7:00 until 8:30, and at other times at the residence of the Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weatherly 734 Firetower Road, Elizabeth City, NC. Donations to assist the family may be made to the Grady Bishop Fund, Twiford’s Memorial Chapel.

Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Charles Wade Betts, Sr.
Native of Pasquotank County

Mr. Charles Wade Betts, Sr., age 64, of 381 Dry Ridge Road, Elizabeth City, NC, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at Leigh Memorial Hospital. Mr. Betts, a native of Pasquotank County, and the husband of Amy Spencer Betts of the residence and the son of the late Eugene Betts and Mae Harris Betts. He was a building supply salesman for M. G. Brown of Edenton, NC, and a member of the Elizabeth City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Charles W. Betts, Jr., and wife Barbara of Elizabeth City, NC, James W. Betts, Sr., and wife Christy of Durham, NC, and Clinton Betts and wife Alene of Elizabeth City, NC; three brothers, Weymouth Betts of Augusta, GA, and Lloyd Betts and Daniel Harris both of Elizabeth City, NC; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, a son, and a brother.

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 3, 2004 at 2:00 pm in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Lockwood officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home, Thursday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 and at other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 404 Jessup Street, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909.

Frances W. Sawyer

Chesapeake – Frances Wilson Sawyer, 88, of Lake Drummond Causeway, died Monday, November 24, 2003 in Chesapeake General Hospital.

Mrs. Sawyer was born on October 15, 1915 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was a retired property records clerk with Virginia Power and was a member of Lake Drummond Baptist Church in Chesapeake. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph Sidney and Samuel Percell Sawyer and a grandson, Ralph Carl Lewis.

Survivors include her daughter, Shirly S. Lewis and her husband, Billy R. of Chesapeake; her son, Ralph S. Sawyer and his wife, Phyllis of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren, Billy R. Lewis, Jr. and his wife, Tracy of Elizabeth City, NC, Joan Frances Brinkley, Jean Marie Lewis, Christine Ann Hudson and her husband, Cecil, Ralph S. Sawyer, Jr. and his wife, Terri, Ruth Juanita Kelley and her husband, James all of Chesapeake, and Troy C. Sawyer and his wife, Gina of Stuarts Draft, VA; fifteen great grandchildren, Adrienne Lewis, Lindsay Pritchard and her husband, William, Gary Brinkley, Heather Brinkley, Brittany Lewis, Caitlin Ann Hudson, Connor T. Hudson, Shad Sawyer and his wife, Crissy, Bart Sawyer and his wife, Meredith, Mindy Sawyer, Mark Brooks, Samantha Brooks, Jacob Brooks, Blake Sawyer, Bryce Sawyer and three great-great grandchildren, Meghan, Cole and Reed Sawyer.

The family would like to extended their thanks and appreciation to Parsons Residential Care in Chesapeake for the care they gave.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am at New Hollywood Cemetery, Elizabeth City, NC with Rev. Allen Dooley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. Twiford Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, is in charge of arrangements.

J. Winton Sawyer

Elizabeth City, NC - J. Winton Sawyer, age 96, formerly of 405 South Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC, died Thursday, September 30, 2004, in Guardian Care Nursing Home. He was a native of Washington Co., NC, and was son of the late Robert Sawyer, and Mary Ellen Smith Sawyer. He was husband of the late Wilma Tillett Sawyer. He was former owner and operator of J. Winton Sawyer Monument Company, and was a member of the Elizabeth City Church of Christ.

He is survived by one daughter, Winona “Wendy” Sawyer of Elizabeth City, NC, and one son, J. Winton Sawyer, Jr. of Lake Tahoe, NV; Three grandchildren, Jill Cete and her husband Hasan, and Julie J Byrd and her husband Joe all of Raleigh, NC, Jeffrey Jarvis and his wife Alva of Palatka, FL; three great grandchildren, Mary Catherine O’Donnell, Patrick Joseph O’Donnell, and Jessica Jarvis, many nieces and nephews. Mr. Sawyer is also survived by an extended family of Guardian Care nurses, staff and residents.

He was predeceased by nine sisters and brothers.

A funeral service will be Sunday, October 3, 2004, at 3:00 PM in the Elizabeth City Church of Christ with the Rev. David Combs and Greg Biggs officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel. The family request that memorial donations be made to the Elizabeth City Church of Christ, 1923 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, or to the Shiloh Baptist Church, PO Box 31, Shiloh, NC 27974.

Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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