JAMES ROBERT BLYTHE

JAMES R. BLYTHE

James Robert Blythe, 83, a lifelong resident of Southampton County, died in Raiford Memorial Hospital on Tuesday night, March 25.

The deceased was the husband of the late Nettie Joyner Blythe and son of the late Jesse D. and Mary Jane Blythe. He was a member of Bethel Friends Meeting.

Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. J. E. Harrison and Mrs. Kate Saunders of Norfolk, Mrs. W. Graham Atkins and Mrs. Herman Cobb of Franklin, Mrs. Claude Dunn of Prince George County, and Mrs. Morris Clements of Brandon; six sons, Bernard and Herman Blythe of Franklin, Ashby and Howard Blythe of Norfolk, Claude W. Blythe of Richmond, and Percy Blythe of Hopewell; a brother, Ben Blythe of Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. Frank V. Blythe and Mrs. Charles M. Blythe of Franklin; a half-sister, Mrs. Aldine Duck of Carrsville; a half-brother, de Brodenave Blythe of Franklin; 28 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.

Services for Mr. Blythe were held this (Thursday) afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in the chapel of W.J.M. Holland and Sons, with Rev. R.E. Brittle, pastor of Bethlehem Christian Church, and Rev. Joe A. French, pastor of Hunterdale Christian Church, officiating.

Burial was in Poplar Spring Cemetery.

THE TIDEWATER NEWS - 03-27-1958, SECT. I, P. 8


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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

James Robert Blythe, 83, of Southampton County, passed away on 25 March 1958. He was survived by six daughters, six sons, a brother, two sisters, a half-sister, a half-brother, 28 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for James Robert Blythe were held on 27 March 1958 in the chapel of W.J.M. Holland and Sons. He was laid to rest in Poplar Spring Cemetery.

### The Edited Obituary

JAMES ROBERT BLYTHE

JAMES R. BLYTHE

James Robert Blythe, 83, a lifelong resident of Southampton County, died in Raiford Memorial Hospital on Tuesday night, 25 March.

The deceased was the husband of the late Nettie Joyner Blythe and son of the late Jesse D. and Mary Jane Blythe. He was a member of Bethel Friends Meeting.

Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. J. E. Harrison and Mrs. Kate Saunders of Norfolk, Mrs. W. Graham Atkins and Mrs. Herman Cobb of Franklin, Mrs. Claude Dunn of Prince George County, and Mrs. Morris Clements of Brandon; six sons, Bernard and Herman Blythe of Franklin, Ashby and Howard Blythe of Norfolk, Claude W. Blythe of Richmond, and Percy Blythe of Hopewell; a brother, Ben Blythe of Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. Frank V. Blythe and Mrs. Charles M. Blythe of Franklin; a half-sister, Mrs. Aldine Duck of Carrsville; a half-brother, De Brodenave Blythe of Franklin; 28 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.

Services for Mr. Blythe were held this (Thursday) afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in the chapel of W.J.M. Holland and Sons, with Rev. R.E. Brittle, pastor of Bethlehem Christian Church, and Rev. Joe A. French, pastor of Hunterdale Christian Church, officiating.

Burial was in Poplar Spring Cemetery.

THE TIDEWATER NEWS - 27 March 1958, SECT. I, P. 8

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | James Robert Blythe                      |
|---------|------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 83                                       |
| Birth   | 1874 (estimated); Southampton County     |
| Death   | 25 March 1958; Raiford Memorial Hospital |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship           | Residence            |
|-------------------------|------------------------|----------------------|
| James Robert Blythe     | Decedent               | Southampton County   |
| Nettie Joyner Blythe    | Predeceased Spouse     | --                   |
| Jesse D. Blythe         | Predeceased Parent     | --                   |
| Mary Jane Blythe        | Predeceased Parent     | --                   |
| Mrs. J. E. Harrison     | Child                  | Norfolk              |
| Mrs. Kate Saunders      | Child                  | Norfolk              |
| Mrs. W. Graham Atkins   | Child                  | Franklin             |
| Mrs. Herman Cobb        | Child                  | Franklin             |
| Mrs. Claude Dunn        | Child                  | Prince George County |
| Mrs. Morris Clements    | Child                  | Brandon              |
| Bernard Blythe          | Child                  | Franklin             |
| Herman Blythe           | Child                  | Franklin             |
| Ashby Blythe            | Child                  | Norfolk              |
| Howard Blythe           | Child                  | Norfolk              |
| Claude W. Blythe        | Child                  | Richmond             |
| Percy Blythe            | Child                  | Hopewell             |
| Ben Blythe              | Sibling                | Franklin             |
| Mrs. Frank V. Blythe    | Sibling                | Franklin             |
| Mrs. Charles M. Blythe  | Sibling                | Franklin             |
| Mrs. Aldine Duck        | Half-sibling           | Carrsville           |
| De Brodenave Blythe     | Half-sibling           | Franklin             |

### Other Relevant Information

1. James Robert Blythe was a lifelong resident of Southampton County.
2. He was a member of Bethel Friends Meeting.

### Publication Details

- **Place**: Unknown
- **Name**: The Tidewater News
- **Date**: 27 March 1958
- **Page**: 8