Eloise Rogers

Eloise N. Rogers, 83, of Kitty Hawk, N.C., slipped her earthly bounds on a stormy Thursday evening, July 29, 2010, after a brief illness.

In her final days and hours, Mama Bear, as she was affectionately known by her three sons, was surrounded by family, including a beloved niece, Margaret P. Davison of Blacksburg, Va., who sought to comfort Rogers not only with their presence, but also with the melodies of 1940s era jazz music.

Rogers was preceded in her death by her nine siblings, husbands Hunter C. Bourne Jr. and William M. Rogers, and her granddaughter Ashley Leigh Bourne.

She is survived by numerous loving family members, including her youngest son Gregory Bourne, his wife Suzanne L. Bourne and their daughter Erin M. Bourne of Colington, N.C., and his stepsons, Julian and Gabriel A. Lockey; middle son Douglas Bourne and his wife Bliss H. Bourne of Fredericksburg, Va.; and eldest son Hunter C. Bourne III of Powells Point, N.C., and his daughter Victoria A. Bourne and her significant other, James E. “E.J.” Toudt of Norfolk, Va.

Left also to treasure her memory are her many lifelong compatriots from the days of her Blacksburg youth.

Rogers was born Eloise Nolen, the youngest of 10 siblings, in Montgomery County, Va., on Aug. 20, 1926. She graduated from high school in Blacksburg, Va., and married Hunter Carson “Calci” Bourne Jr. in 1945.

In 1948, after a brief period in Chicago and Blacksburg, the young couple moved to Washington, D.C., where Rogers (ne Bourne) worked for the Federal Communications Commission, and her husband worked for the Patent Office.

The couple relocated to the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria, Va., in 1951, where she raised three boys and worked in her husband’s legal practice.

In 1971, the family relocated to Greymont, the Bourne family farm, in Ashland, Va. Her husband, Calci, died in 1972. She remained at Greymont until 2006, when she moved into her Martin’s Point home in Kitty Hawk.

The Outer Banks had been a favored family vacation spot since the mid-1950s, and her Port O Call cottages were often visited by family and friends over the years.

She married William M. “Bill” Rogers in 1982, and they purchased a condominium in Diamond Shoals shortly afterward. She and Bill, who died in 2003, also developed properties at Lake Anna and in Louisa County, Va., through Spots-Lou Inc. She acted as vice president of the corporation and then ultimately as president.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 40 Pintail Trail, Southern Shores, N.C. The Rev. Thomas Wilson, Rector, will officiate. A private gathering of friends and family follows the service at Rogers’ Martin’s Point home. Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo, N.C., is handling arrangements.

Anna Boyd

Anna Lea Wood Boyd, 74, of 989 Waterlily Road, Coinjock, NC died Thursday, July 29, 2010 in the Albemarle Hospital.  Mrs. Boyd was born in Mercer County, West Virginia; was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mrs. Emma Clark Wood; and the wife of William T. Boyd.  She had retired from the Lever Brothers Factory in Baltimore, MD.  Besides her husband Mrs. Boyd is survived by a son, Richard Addison, of Coinjock, NC, and a brother, Thomas Wood, of Belair, MD.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Poplar Branch, NC by Rev. Charles Wellons.   The family will receive friends at the Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, Friday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of the Currituck County Library, 4261 Caratoke Highway, Barco, NC 27917.  Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St.,Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Boyd family.

Lloyd Lighthart

Lloyd William Lighthart, 78, of 512 Muddy Creek Road, Hertford, NC died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at the Albemarle Hospital.  Born in Worthington, IA, he was the son of the late William J. and Rosella Tobin Lighthart and was the husband of Mary Carol Saunders Lighthart of the residence.  Mr. Lighthart was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served twenty-five years as a Submarine Officer and Navigator prior to retirement.  Along with his wife, Mr. Lighthart is survived by his daughter, Laura DeLima and husband Steven of Chesapeake, VA; sons, Dennis Lighthart and wife Doris of Hertford, NC, Anthony Lighthart and wife Douglas of Virginia Beach, VA, and Kelly M. Lighthart of Hertford, NC; a sister, Deanne George and husband Tom of Pheonix, AZ; a brother, Eugene Lighthart and wife Peggy of Pheonix, AZ; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Lighthart family.

Stewart Sawyer

Stewart “Lee” Sawyer, Sr., 68, of 237 Ferris Drive, Roper, NC, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at his residence.  Mr. Sawyer, born in Norfolk County, VA, was the son of the late Elmer White Sawyer, Sr., and Thelma Octavia Stewart Sawyer and the husband of Virginia “Cookie” Sawyer.  He was a retired long distance truck driver and received safe driving awards several years in a row, employee of the year three years in a row, A Million Mile Driver, and an active member of Belvidere/Ryland Church of Christ.  Besides his wife he is survived by five sons, Lee Sawyer and wife Janie, Tom Sawyer, and Gene Sawyer all of Chesapeake, VA, and Allen Harris of Bluffton, IN, and Steve Harris and wife Christina of Camden, NC; a brother, Elmer Sawyer of Chesapeake, VA; six grandchildren, Melissa Sawyer Hartman and husband Steven of Chespeake, VA, Zach and Ben Sawyer of Chesapeake, VA, Stephen Lee Harris of Midway City, OK, and Justin Harris of FL; and two great grandchildren, Katelyn and Wyatt Hartman.  A funeral service will be Saturday, July 31, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Minister Oliver Cartwright officiating.  Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Saturday prior to the service.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Lillian Patrick

Lillian Golascewski Patrick, 95, of 1341 Paradise Road, Edenton, NC, died Monday, July 26, 2010 at Britthaven Edenton.  Mrs. Patrick, a native of Luzerne County, PA was the daughter of Frank and Martha Golascewski and the widow of James Chesson Patrick.  She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and a retired coner at a textile mill.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Audrey Cartwright

Audrey Outlaw Cartwright, 65, of 166 Augusta Drive, Grandy, NC died Friday, July 23, 2010 at her residence.  Born in Currituck County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Julian Harold and Fannie Mae Sears Outlaw and was the wife of the late Nathan Cartwright, Jr.  She was a retired food service worker with the Currituck County Schools and a retired beautician. 

Mrs. Cartwright is survived by her daughter, Brenda Cartwright Horton and husband William of Grandy, NC; grandson, Ryan Scott Horton; a dear sister-in-law, Elsie Outlaw; her great nephew, Jerrod Thomas Outlaw; loving niece, Angie E. Outlaw; special friends, Judy Cherry and Vivian Neal; and a host of close family and friends.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Ervin Thomas Cartwright; brothers, Phillip Thomas Outlaw and Julian Leslie Outlaw; and her beloved nephew, Alan Thomas Outlaw.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Poplar Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with Ronnie Midgett officiating.  The family will receive friends at the residence of Brenda and William Horton, 612 Grandy Road, Grandy, NC.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Cartwright family.

June Proctor

Shirley June Proctor, 63, of New Hope Road, Hertford, NC died Tuesday, July 21, 2010 in Rocky Mount, NC.  Born in Perquimans County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Edith Haskett Proctor.  She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church; the Durants Neck Ruritan Club; and the Red Hat Society.  Ms. Proctor is survived by her sister, Alice Wilson of Virginia Beach, VA; brother, William Proctor and fiancé Jean Keel of Hertford, NC; nieces, Joanie Ruth of Suffolk, VA, Carolyn Brown of Suffolk, VA, Sherry Owens of Newport News, VA, Janice Womach of Suffolk, VA, Darlene Twine of Hertford, NC, and Rene Salamone of Elizabeth City, NC; and nephews, Wesley Proctor of Winterville, NC, Ralph Proctor of Winterville, NC, Cecil Pierce of Hertford, NC, and Danny Pierce of Hertford, NC.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Deanna Sawyer.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Masciangelo officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 at the church and at other times at the residence of her brother, Bill, 2122 New Hope Road, Hertford, NC.  Memorial donations may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 2098 New Hope Road, Hertford, NC 27944.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Proctor family.

David Harrell

David Leonard Harrell, 72, of 1604 Lexington Drive, Elizabeth City, NC died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Albemarle Hospital.  Born in South Mills, NC, he was the son of the late David and Florence Smith Harrell and was the husband of Margie Marie Simpson Harrell of the residence.  Mr. Harrell was retired after thirty-eight years of service from Ford Motor Company and was a member of the UAW Local #919.  Mr. Harrell was a member of the National Rifle Association who loved to work on guns and was an avid golfer.  He attended Pearl Street Pentecostal Church.  Mr. Harrell is survived by his daughter, Karen Harrell Bottoms and husband Stan of Hertford, NC; sisters, Carolyn Chesson and Florence Staples; and a brother, Douglas Harrell all of Camden, NC.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Rick Lowery officiating.  The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel on Friday, July 23, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at all other times at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Harrell family.

Shirley Boyce

Shirley Jordan Boyce, 79, of 1267 Northside Road, Elizabeth City, NC died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at her residence.  Mrs. Boyce, born in Norfolk, VA, was the daughter of the late Milland M. Jordan and Jessie Mann Jordan and the widow of Richard Eugene Boyce, Sr.   She was a retired sales associate from Belk’s and a member of Berea Baptist Church.  She is survived by a daughter, Linda Ball of Elizabeth City, NC; four sons, Richard E. Boyce, Jr., Gene Boyce and wife Lynnette, Terry Boyce and wife Deann, and Jerry Boyce and wife Marta all of Elizabeth City, NC; ten grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.  A funeral service will be Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor C. D. White officiating.  Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., immediately after the service in the funeral home lobby, and at other times the family will be at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Annette Riddick

Annette Perry Riddick, 69, of 600 Laura Lee Street, Elizabeth City, NC died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Albemarle Hospital.  Mrs. Riddick, a native of Dare County was the daughter of the late Charlie L. Perry and Fannie Spruill Perry and the widow of Murphy “Jack” Potter Riddick.  She retired after thirty-five years as an RN at the Albemarle Hospital and was a member of Forest Park Church of God.  She is survived by two sons, Charlie Allen Riddick and wife Connie of Elizabeth City, NC, David Earl Riddick and wife Donna of Savannah, GA; a sister, Virginia P. Scott of Elizabeth City, NC; a brother Earl S. Perry of Gum Neck, NC; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild.  She was pre-deceased by a brother James H. Perry.  Funeral services will be Monday, July 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Scott Neal officiating.  Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the residence.  Flowers will be appreciated; however memorial donations may be sent to Forest Park Church of God, P.O. Box 181, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.