## Narrative Summary of the Obituary  
Joseph Algie (Joe) Stephens, 68, died on 21 May 2004 in Carrsville. He was a retired employee of Union Camp Corporation and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was known for breeding Dachshunds and had a large family.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services  
The funeral for Joseph Algie (Joe) Stephens was held on 24 May 2004. Burial followed in Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery.

## Transcript of the Edited Obituary  
Joseph Algie (Joe) Stephens

Birth: 25 October 1935  
Death: 21 May 2004  

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Joseph A. Stephens 

Joseph Algie Stephens, 68, died Friday, 21 May 2004, at his home in Carrsville. 

Mr. Stephens had retired from Union Camp Corporation and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. 

A well-known breeder and handler of Dachshunds, he was also a member of Suffolk Moose Club, Walter's Ruritan Club, and a former National Guardsman.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Norris Stephens; two daughters, Karla S. Cobb of Windsor and Debra S. Hedgepeth of Boaz; a son, Mike Stephens of Nags Head, North Carolina; four stepchildren, Linda Andrews, Pam Edwards, Richard Ivey, and Steve Ivey; a sister, Nancy Rountree of Suffolk; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two nieces. 

He was predeceased by his parents, Junie and Louise Spivey Stephens. 

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, 24 May, in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. T.A. Powell and the Rev. Elijah Bonds officiating. Burial will follow in Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Suffolk, Virginia  
Suffolk News-Herald  
23 May 2004  
Page 5  
Obituary for Joseph Algie Stephens

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[Birth: 25 October 1935 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA]  
[Death: 21 May 2004 - Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA]  

## Vital Statistics Summary  

| **Name**   | Joseph Algie (Joe) Stephens                           |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| **Age**    | 68 years                                              |
| **Birth**  | 25 October 1935; Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA  |
| **Death**  | 21 May 2004; Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA |
## Table of Relationships  

| **Name**                     | **Relationship**          | **Place of Residence**              |
|------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Joseph Algie (Joe) Stephens  | Decedent                  | Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia |
| Joan Norris Stephens         | Wife                      | Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia |
| Karla S. Cobb                | Daughter                  | Windsor, Virginia                   |
| Debra S. Hedgepeth           | Daughter                  | Boaz, Virginia                      |
| Mike Stephens                | Son                       | Nags Head, North Carolina           |
| Linda Andrews                | Stepchild                 | Unknown                             |
| Pam Edwards                  | Stepchild                 | Unknown                             |
| Richard Ivey                 | Stepchild                 | Unknown                             |
| Steve Ivey                   | Stepchild                 | Unknown                             |
| Nancy Rountree               | Sister                    | Suffolk, Virginia                   |
| Six grandchildren            | Grandchildren             | Unknown                             |
| Two great-grandchildren      | Great-grandchildren       | Unknown                             |
| Two nieces                   | Niece                     | Unknown                             |
| Junie Spivey Stephens        | Predeceased Parent        | Unknown                             |
| Louise Spivey Stephens       | Predeceased Parent        | Unknown                             |
## Publication Details  

| **Publication Date**      | **Source**          |
|---------------------------|---------------------|
| 23 May 2004               | Suffolk News-Herald |
## Other Relevant Information  
Joseph Algie (Joe) Stephens was known for his involvement in community activities and his passion for breeding Dachshunds. He had a significant impact on those around him through his family connections and social engagements.