Joseph Winston Ambrose
Joseph Winston Ambrose, age 72, of Creswell, died at home on September 20, 2025.
A graveside service was held Saturday, September 27, at the family cemetery on Arnold Hill Road in Creswell.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell.
George C. Boyd Jr.
April 28, 1938 - September 26, 2025
Mr. George C. Boyd Jr., age 87, a resident of Long Acre community and Plymouth, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at home, surrounded by family after a long illness.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, affectionately known as “Granddaddy” to his loved ones.
He retired from Weyerhaeuser Company in Plymouth in 2002 after 36 years of dedicated service.
Mr. Boyd was a kind and gentle man, a faithful friend, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served as Military Police in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1964 after being stationed in Germany.
Mr. Boyd found great joy in serving at First Baptist Church in Plymouth, where he held many roles, including chairman of the deacon board, adult men’s Sunday school leader and member of both the financial and building and grounds committees.
In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports, refinishing antique furniture, collecting and selling antique toys. Above all, he cherished time spent with his grandchildren and family.
Born in Beaufort County on April 28, 1938, he was the son of George C. Boyd and Adelaide Harris Boyd.
He married the love of his life, Carolyn Woolard Boyd, on July 22, 1966, and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage this year.
Left to cherish his memory are his two children and their spouses, Kimberly Boyd Duke and husband, Thomas Lee Duke, of Holly Springs and Jason George Boyd and wife, Amy Jones Boyd, of Greenville; four grandchildren, Cameron Lee Duke, Brandon Thomas Duke and Joshua Lane Duke of Holly Springs, and Katherine Louise Boyd of Greenville.
He is preceded in death by Walter Thomas Boyd of Bath, William Henry Boyd of Washington, and Robert F. Boyd of Bath.
Pallbearers will include Thomas Duke, Cameron Duke, Brandon Duke, Joshua Duke, Brett Woolard and Justin Dickerson.
Honorary pallbearers include Gary Dickerson, Russell Lee, Wade Rogers, Ronnie Thompson, Harry Ward and Phillip Ward.
The family received friends for visitation on September 29, at First Baptist Church and at other times at the home.
Pastor Paul Harrington officiated a service at noon Tuesday, September 30, at First Baptist Church, Plymouth. Burial was at Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington.
Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to the Building and Grounds Committee at First Baptist Church of Plymouth, P.O. Box 400, Plymouth, NC 27962.
Bryan Funeral Home of Plymouth is honored to serve the Boyd family.
The Boyd family expresses their deep appreciation for the devotion and love extended to George by the wonderful caregivers from the VA and Gentiva Hospice of Washington. They would also like to especially acknowledge Wanda Hershey, whose compassionate care and presence as a personal caregiver brought comfort and joy to George and the entire family.
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James ‘Jim’ Broyles
A God-fearing family man and Navy Veteran who served his country and community, James ‘Jim’ Broyles, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Born on March l, l940, in Westbourne, TN, to the late Clyde Edward Broyles and Hazel Cofer Broyles, Jim was one of four children and the devoted husband of 67 years to Phyllis Simpson Broyles.
He was a member of Roper Baptist Church.
An engineer for much of his career, Jim was known for his creative ingenuity and ability to fix or build just about anything.
An avid hunter, he enjoyed many hunting trips with father-in-law, Howard Simpson, his son, Greg, grandson, David and several great grandchildren.
Early in his retirement, Jim served with Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief in Gulf Port, Mississippi, after the devastating hurricane, Katrina.
Chronic health problems limited his ability to serve, but he was most happy when surrounded by his family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jim was quick to take out his phone and pull up family pictures to show to anyone who would take time to listen to his “grandpa boasting.”
As he had a servant’s heart, so his legacy lives on in the lives of his children serving in Ghana, Africa; Kerala, India; Marseille, France; the Outer Banks; and in our local community.
Known for his quick wit and mischievous grin and no room for self-pity, Jim encouraged everyone to “do the best you can with what you have.” Even-tempered, never critical, always encouraging others – that was the husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather we all loved and who loved us back.
Charities which he faithfully supported were the following: Tunnels to Towers whose mission is to provide help to families of any community servants who lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as housing for homeless veterans; and Samaritans Purse, widely involved in disaster relief from devastating hurricanes, floods, fires etc.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and daughter, Beverly Davis.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Phyllis Broyles; son, Gregory Broyles (Debbie); daughter, Sherrie Hostetter (Jeff); son-in-law, Willie Davis; grandchildren, Jo Beth Elliott, David Broyles (Katie), Jessica Osebreh (Attah), Rebecca Thomas (Binoy), Jeremiah Hostetter (Brittney), Megan Ramsey (Joe), Ethan Davis (Ciara), Mister Davis (Daja), Diamond Davis, and Jackson Osebreh; great grandchildren, Liam Elliott, Nolan Elliott, Hattie Broyles, Zion Osebreh, Havilah Osebreh, Nile Osebreh, Gilead Osebreh, Galilee Osebreh, Cyrene Osebreh, Mareshah Osebreh, Anastasia Thomas, Isaiah Thomas, Hadassah Thomas, Elijah Thomas, Victoria Thomas, Hannah Hostetter, Jonathan Hostetter, Carys Hostetter, Trenton Phelps, Ava Ramsey, Kaiden Davis, Christian Davis, Carmen Davis, Kenya Davis, Kehlani Davis and Aubrey Tann.
A memorial service will be held by the family at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 2, at Roper Baptist Church in Roper.
Jim Broyles will be dearly missed by all his family.
Flowers are acceptable, or to honor Jim’s memory, you can donate to Roper Baptist Church or one of his favorite charities, Tunnels to Towers, Samaritan’s Purse, or the charity of your choice.
Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.
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Roger M. Sawyer
May 14, 1938 – September 22, 2025
Roger Milton Sawyer, 87, of Plymouth, passed away at his daughter’s home on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Roger was born in Hyde County, on May 14, 1938, to the late Luther and Alean Pegram Sawyer.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Roger worked for Weyerhaeuser Corporation in the log woods, where he became a supervisor and later moved into the mill. He worked briefly with Georgia Pacific and the Esso Station.
Roger loved being an active member of New Beginning Pentecostal Church.
He enjoyed hunting and loved “getting out riding”.
Jim Howell officiated a graveside service Saturday, September 27, at Hillside Memorial Gardens in Plymouth.
The family received friends immediately following the service.
He is survived by a daughter, Beverly Sawyer (Ed Knott) of Jamesville; two grandchildren, Kristian Sawyer Porter (Matthew), of Chocowinity, and Erica Sawyer, of Plymouth; and two great-grandchildren, Ezekiel Porter and Gideon Porter.
In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by four brothers, Murriel H. Sawyer, Sterling J. Sawyer, Luther “Bill” Sawyer and Forestt Lee Sawyer; four sisters; Alice S. Sadler, Doris Phelps, Nell J. Lee and Hilda O’Neal; and his uncle Stocton Sawyer.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service at Hampton Academy, Plymouth.
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Willie Dee ‘Bill’ Snell
Willie Dee "Bill" Snell, 73, of Plymouth died Saturday, September 27, 2025, at MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville.
Reverend Leonard Bowers will officiate a memorial service at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 4, at Hope Free Will Baptist Church, Roxie Reese Road, Plymouth.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maitland Funeral Home, PO Box 536, Plymouth, NC 27962 to help with funeral expenses.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.