Martha Mildred Blanchard Garnes Obituary

We bid farewell to Martha Mildred Blanchard Garnes of Newport, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 3, 2026 at the age of 99. Martha touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Mildred Blanchard Garnes to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Warner R. Blanchard and Mildred C. Blanchard; her husband Marvin L. Garnes; her son David L. Garnes Sr.; and her siblings, Edith B. Rummel, James W. Blanchard and William T. Blanchard Sr..

She is survived by: her daughter Mildred O'Neal (Walt O'Neal) of Newport, NC; her grandchildren, Rebecca G. Cossette of Virginia Beach, VA, David L. Garnes Jr. (Stephanie) of Currituck, NC and Michael W. Bowman of Newport, NC; and her great grandchildren, Caleb Garnes of Elizabeth City, NC, Isaiah Garnes of Elizabeth City, NC, Sarah Garnes of Elizabeth City, NC, Cassidy Pierce of Virginia Beach, VA, Madison Cossette of Elizabeth City, NC. and Gabriel Cossette of Elizabeth City, NC..

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Community Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1119, Newport, NC 28570.