### Narrative Summary of the Obituary  
James Edward Hatfield Sr., 80, farmer from Burdette, died on 22 Aug 1957 at home. He was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. Survivors included his wife, four children, 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers, and five sisters.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services  
Funeral services for James Edward Hatfield Sr. were held on 24 Aug 1957 at 4:00 p.m. in Franklin. Burial followed at Poplar Springs Cemetery.

### Transcript  
James Edward (Eddie) Hatfield Sr  

19 Nov 1877 - 22 Aug 1957  
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James E. Hatfield Sr.  

FRANKLIN, Aug. 22 - James Edward Hatfield Sr., 80, farmer of the Burdette community, died Thursday morning 22 Aug 1957 at his home. He was the son of the late Carr and Margaret Joyner Hatfield of Southampton County.  

He was a member of the Black Creek Baptist Church, where he served for many years.  

Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Council Hatfield; two sons, Joseph Alvin Hatfield and James Edward Hatfield Jr., both of Burdette; two daughters, Mrs. W. W. Vaughan of Franklin and Mrs. Loyd Bradshaw of Burdette; his stepmother, Mrs. Bertha Raby of Norfolk; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, M. C. Hatfield Sr. of Suffolk and Herbert Hatfield of Norfolk; five sisters, Mrs. John Joyner Sr. of Holland, Mrs. Lonnie Davis and Mrs. Ralph Berry, both of Norfolk, Mrs. Eugene Johnson of Newport News, and Mrs. Owen Shifflett of Hagerstown, Md.  

The body was taken to the W. J. M. Holland & Sons Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel Saturday 24 Aug 1957 at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Lene Allen, pastor of Black Creek Baptist Church, the Rev. G. C. Crutchfield, and the Rev. Joe A. French officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Springs Cemetery.

Norfolk, Virginia  
The Virginian-Pilot  
23 Aug 1957, Fri  
Page 42  

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[Birth: 19 Nov 1877 - Southampton County, Virginia, United States of America]  
[Death: 22 Aug 1957 - Burdette, Southampton County, Virginia, USA]  

### Vital Statistics Summary  
| Name    | James Edward Hatfield Sr.                                           |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 80                                                                  |
| Birth   | 19 Nov 1877; Southampton County, Virginia, United States of America |
| Death   | 22 Aug 1957; Burdette, Southampton County, Virginia, USA            |
### Table of Relationships  
| Name                         | Relationship           | Residence          |
|------------------------------|------------------------|--------------------|
| James Edward Hatfield Sr.    | Decedent               | Burdette community |
| Carr Hatfield                | Father (deceased)      | Southampton County |
| Margaret Joyner Hatfield     | Mother (deceased)      | Southampton County |
| Mrs. Bertha Council Hatfield | Wife                   | Not specified      |
| Joseph Alvin Hatfield        | Son                    | Burdette           |
| James Edward Hatfield Jr.    | Son                    | Burdette           |
| Mrs. W. W. Vaughan           | Daughter               | Franklin           |
| Mrs. Loyd Bradshaw           | Daughter               | Burdette           |
| Mrs. Bertha Raby             | Stepmother             | Norfolk            |
| M. C. Hatfield Sr.           | Brother                | Suffolk            |
| Herbert Hatfield             | Brother                | Norfolk            |
| Mrs. John Joyner Sr.         | Sister                 | Holland            |
| Mrs. Lonnie Davis            | Sister                 | Norfolk            |
| Mrs. Ralph Berry             | Sister                 | Norfolk            |
| Mrs. Eugene Johnson          | Sister                 | Newport News       |
| Mrs. Owen Shifflett          | Sister                 | Hagerstown, Md     |
### Publication Details  
| Publication Name        | Date        |
|-------------------------|-------------|
| The Virginian-Pilot     | 23 Aug 1957 |
### Other Relevant Information  
- Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Lene Allen, Rev. G.C Crutchfield, and Rev Joe A French.
- Burial took place at Poplar Springs Cemetery in Franklin on Saturday afternoon following the funeral service on 24 Aug 1957 at 4:00 p.m.