## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Ocie O. Bland died on 31 Oct 1918 at his home on Spring street at age 47. He had been ill for several years. Survivors included daughter Mary, sons Ocie Jr. and Burwell, sisters Mrs. W. J. Hill and Mrs. R. O. Hill of Como, N.C., and brother W E. Bland.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Ocie O. Bland were held on 01 Nov 1918 at 1 o'clock at his residence on Spring street. Rev. G. T. Lumpkin conducted the service, assisted by Dr. W. W. Staley. Interment followed in Cedar Hill cemetery.

## Transcript

OCIE O. BLAND 

Ocie O. Bland, who has been ill for the past several years, died today [31 Oct 1918] at his home on Spring street in the 47th year of his age.

He is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary Bland, and two sons, Ocie Bland, Jr. Burwell Bland; two sisters, Mrs. W. J. Hill, of Como, N. C., and Mrs. R. O. Hill, of Como, N.C., and one brother, W E. Bland. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and of the Order of Odd Fellows, and also of the Baptist church. 

The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon [1 Nov 1918] at 1 o'clock at the residence on Spring street, and the interment will be in Cedar Hill cemetery, conducted by Rev. G. T. Lumpkin, assisted by Dr. W. W. Staley.

[Source: The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, 01 Nov 1918, Page 12]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Ocie O. Bland                             |
|---------|-------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 47 years                                  |
| Birth   | 1871 (estimated);                         |
| Death   | 31 Oct 1918; at his home on Spring street |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                | Relationship         | Residence     |
|---------------------|----------------------|---------------|
| Ocie O. Bland       | Decedent             | Spring street |
| Miss Mary Bland     | Daughter                            |
| Ocie Bland, Jr.     | Son                                 |
| Burwell Bland       | Son                                 |
| Mrs. W. J. Hill     | Sister               | Como, N. C.   |
| Mrs. R. O. Hill     | Sister               | Como, N.C.    |
| W E. Bland          | Brother                             |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper           | The Virginian-Pilot |
|---------------------|---------------------|
| Location            | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Publication Date    | 01 Nov 1918         |
| Page                | 12                  |
## Other Relevant Information

Ocie O. Bland was a member of the Woodmen of the World, the Order of Odd Fellows, and the Baptist church.