Robert L. “Bobby” and Myrtle Davenport Mitchell have been married for 80 years. They were wed on Dec. 7, 1939 in Askewville and have made their home in Tyrrell County since that time, except for Bobby’s tour of the South Pacific, courtesy of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Bobby grew up in Askewville in … Continue reading The Mitchells: Tyrrell couple married 80 years