Joseph H. Spivey 

FRANKLIN - Joseph Hudson Spivey, 84, retired farmer and carpenter of the Blackcreek community, died at his home Friday afternoon after a long illness. He was the husband of Mrs. Sallie Bristow Spivey and the son of Etheldred and Mary Agnes White Spivey, of Southampton County. He was the oldest member of the Blackcreek Baptist Church. 

Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Pete. Carter, Franklin, and Mrs. Virginia Sawyer of Hampton; four sons, Paul B. Spivey, Hopewell, L. M. Spivey, New Haven, Conn., Elton M. Spivey, Norfolk, and Leonard F. Spivey of Franklin; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one brother, Emmett Spivey of Sedley; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Laine of Petersburg, and Mrs. Omey Crocker of Hopewell and a number of nieces and nephews. 

The body was taken to the W. J. M. Holland and Sons Funeral Home in Franklin and on Sunday will be taken to the Blackcreek Baptist Church one hour prior to services. Services will be held at 4 p.m. by the Rev. Len Allen, pastor of the church. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin.

Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginian-Pilot
14 Jun, 1958
Page 12
Obituary for Joseph Hudson Spivey

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Joseph Hudson Spivey, 84, a retired farmer and carpenter from Blackcreek, passed away on 13 June 1958. He was survived by his wife, Sallie, six children, 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several siblings.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Joseph Hudson Spivey were held at Blackcreek Baptist Church on 15 June 1958. He was buried in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin.

## The Edited Obituary

Joseph H. Spivey

FRANKLIN - Joseph Hudson Spivey, 84, retired farmer and carpenter of the Blackcreek community, died at his home Friday afternoon after a long illness. He was the husband of Mrs. Sallie Bristow Spivey and the son of Etheldred and Mary Agnes White Spivey, of Southampton County. He was the oldest member of the Blackcreek Baptist Church.

Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Pete Carter, Franklin, and Mrs. Virginia Sawyer of Hampton; four sons, Paul B. Spivey, Hopewell, L. M. Spivey, New Haven, Conn., Elton M. Spivey, Norfolk, and Leonard F. Spivey of Franklin; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one brother, Emmett Spivey of Sedley; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Laine of Petersburg, and Mrs. Omey Crocker of Hopewell and a number of nieces and nephews.

The body was taken to the W. J. M. Holland and Sons Funeral Home in Franklin and on Sunday will be taken to the Blackcreek Baptist Church one hour prior to services. Services will be held at 4 p.m. by the Rev. Len Allen, pastor of the church. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin.

Norfolk, Virginia  
The Virginian-Pilot  
14 June 1958  
Page 12  
Obituary for Joseph Hudson Spivey

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Joseph Hudson Spivey      |
|---------|---------------------------|
| Age     | 84                        |
| Birth   | 1874 (estimated); Unknown |
| Death   | 13 June 1958; Franklin    |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence          |
|-------------------------|----------------|--------------------|
| Joseph Hudson Spivey    | Decedent       | Franklin           |
| Sallie Bristow Spivey   | Spouse         | Franklin           |
| Etheldred Spivey        | Parent         | Southampton County |
| Mary Agnes White Spivey | Parent         | Southampton County |
| Mrs. Pete Carter        | Child          | Franklin           |
| Mrs. Virginia Sawyer    | Child          | Hampton            |
| Paul B. Spivey          | Child          | Hopewell           |
| L. M. Spivey            | Child          | New Haven, Conn.   |
| Elton M. Spivey         | Child          | Norfolk            |
| Leonard F. Spivey       | Child          | Franklin           |
| Emmett Spivey           | Sibling        | Sedley             |
| Mrs. Annie Laine        | Sibling        | Petersburg         |
| Mrs. Omey Crocker       | Sibling        | Hopewell           |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Joseph Hudson Spivey was a retired farmer and carpenter.
2. He was a resident of the Blackcreek community.
3. He was the oldest member of the Blackcreek Baptist Church.

## Publication Details

| Place     | Norfolk, Virginia   |
|-----------|---------------------|
| Name      | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date      | 14 June 1958        |
| Page      | 12                  |