Obituary of Obituary of Eula Eva Whitfield 2 JUN 1887 - 24 NOV 1956 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Eva H: Whitfield NEWSOMS, Nov. 24-Mrs. Eva Hill Whitfield, 68, well known resident of Handsom, near here, died today [24 Nov 1956] at 2:30 p.m. in a Williamsburg hospital after an illness of more than two years. Mrs. Whitfield was a daughter of the late James and Mrs. Mary Johnson Britt of Hertford County, N.C. She was twice married, first to Samuel Louis Hill of Southampton County, and 20 years ago married Joseph C. Whitfield of Handsom. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Story and Mrs. Edward Story of Newsoms and Mrs. Charlie Baugham of Norfolk: four sons, George Lewis Hill of Newsoms; James Britt Hill of Portsmouth; Samuel Thomas Hill of Roanoke, and Eppa P. Hill of Baltimore, Md.; 30 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leo Britt of Zuni; Jimmie Guy Britt of Como, N.C., and Hubert Britt of Suffolk; four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Hill and Mrs. James Story, both of Norfolk; Mrs. Bannie B. Williams of Gates County, N.C., and Mrs. Blanche B. Gray of Courtland and a number of nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the funeral home of W. J. M. Holland and Sons, Franklin, and on Monday [26 Nov 1956] will be taken to Barnes Methodist. Church, near Newsoms, for funeral services at 2:30 p.m. the Rev. O. L. Gouchenour, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body placed the church two hours, prior services. The family will assemble at the residence of her son, George Lewis Hill, near Newsoms. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 25 Nov 1956 Page 24 Obituary for Eva Hill Whitfield -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 2 JUN 1887 - Como, Hertford County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 24 NOV 1956 - Williamsburg, James City County, Virginia, USA][1] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Eva Hill Whitfield, age 68, died on 24 Nov 1956 in Williamsburg, Virginia. She was survived by children, grandchildren, siblings, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Barnes Methodist Church near Newsoms on 26 Nov 1956, officiated by Rev. O. L. Gouchenour. Burial took place in the church cemetery. ## Transcript Obituary of Eula Eva Whitfield 2 Jun 1887 - 24 Nov 1956 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Eva H. Whitfield NEWSOMS, Nov. 24—Mrs. Eva Hill Whitfield, 68, well-known resident of Handsom, near here, died today 24 Nov 1956 at 2:30 p.m. in a Williamsburg hospital after an illness of more than two years. Mrs. Whitfield was a daughter of the late James and Mrs. Mary Johnson Britt of Hertford County, N.C. She was twice married, first to Samuel Louis Hill of Southampton County, and 20 years ago married Joseph C. Whitfield of Handsom. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Story and Mrs. Edward Story of Newsoms and Mrs. Charlie Baugham of Norfolk; four sons, George Lewis Hill of Newsoms; James Britt Hill of Portsmouth; Samuel Thomas Hill of Roanoke, and Eppa P. Hill of Baltimore, Md.; 30 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leo Britt of Zuni; Jimmie Guy Britt of Como, N.C., and Hubert Britt of Suffolk; four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Hill and Mrs. James Story, both of Norfolk; Mrs. Bannie B. Williams of Gates County, N.C., and Mrs. Blanche B. Gray of Courtland and a number of nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the funeral home of W. J. M. Holland and Sons, Franklin, and on Monday 26 Nov 1956 will be taken to Barnes Methodist Church, near Newsoms, for funeral services at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. O. L. Gouchenour, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body placed in the church two hours prior to services. The family will assemble at the residence of her son, George Lewis Hill, near Newsoms. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 25 Nov 1956 Page 24 Obituary for Eva Hill Whitfield -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth: 2 Jun 1887 - Como, Hertford County, North Carolina, USA Death: 24 Nov 1956 - Williamsburg, James City County, Virginia, USA ## Vital Statistics Summary --------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Eva Hill Whitfield | |-------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 69 | | Birth | 2 Jun 1887; Como, HertfordCounty, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 24 Nov 1956; Williamsburg,James City County, Virginia,USA | --------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Table of Relationships --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------| | Eva Hill Whitfield | Decedent | Handsom, near Newsoms, Virginia | | James Britt | Father (deceased) | Hertford County, North Carolina | | Mary Johnson Britt | Mother (deceased) | Hertford County, North Carolina | | Samuel Louis Hill | First husband | Southampton County, Virginia | | Joseph C. Whitfield | Second husband | Handsom, Virginia | | Jessie Story | Daughter | Newsoms, Virginia | | Edward Story | Daughter | Newsoms, Virginia | | Charlie Baugham | Daughter | Norfolk, Virginia | | George Lewis Hill | Son | Newsoms, Virginia | | James Britt Hill | Son | Portsmouth, Virginia | | Samuel Thomas Hill | Son | Roanoke, Virginia | | Eppa P. Hill | Son | Baltimore, Maryland | | Leo Britt | Brother | Zuni, Virginia | | Jimmie Guy Britt | Brother | Como, North Carolina | | Hubert Britt | Brother | Suffolk, Virginia | | Rosa Hill | Sister | Norfolk, Virginia | | James Story | Sister | Norfolk, Virginia | | Bannie B. Williams | Sister | Gates County, North Carolina | | Blanche B. Gray | Sister | Courtland, Virginia | | 30 grandchildren | Grandchildren | Not stated | | 8 great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Not stated | | Nieces and nephews | Nieces/Nephews | Not stated | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Publication Details Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 25 Nov 1956 Page 24 Obituary for Eva Hill Whitfield ## Other Relevant Information - Obituary source: Eula-Eva-Whitfield-obit.txt[1]