## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Stella Whitley King, 82, of Como, N.C., died on 13 Mar 1972 in Ahoskie, N.C. Born on 8 Feb 1890 in Maneys Neck, N.C., she was the widow of George Hinchey King and a member of Buckhorn Baptist Church.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A funeral service was held on 16 Mar 1972 at Buckhorn Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Buckhorn Baptist Church cemetery, Murfreesboro, N.C.

## Transcript

Stella Lee Whitley

8 February 1890 - 13 March 1972
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Mrs. Stella W. King

COMO, N.C.—Mrs. Stella Whitley King, 82, died Monday [13 March 1972] in Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie, after a brief illness. A native of Southampton County, Va., she lived in the Como community most of her life. She was the widow of George Hinchey King and a daughter of Henry Whitley of Hertford County and Mrs. Laura Harcum of Southampton County. She was a member of Buckhorn Baptist Church. 

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dana Dunning of Murfreesboro; a brother, Floyd Whitley of Boykins, Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Laura W. Pope and Mrs. Mary W. Pope of Suffolk, Mrs. Susie W. Vaughan of Potecasi, Mrs. Rosa W. Burgess of Murfreesboro, and Mrs. Bessie W. Whitehead of Ahoskie; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Thursday [16 March 1972] at 2 p.m. in Buckhorn Baptist Church by the Rev. Terry Jones of Meherrin Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Holland Funeral Home, Murfreesboro, in charge.

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[Birth: 8 February 1890 - Maneys Neck, Hertford County, North Carolina, USA]
[Death: 13 March 1972 - Ahoskie, Hertford County, North Carolina, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Stella Lee Whitley                                                 |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 82 years                                                           |
| Birth   | 8 February 1890; Maneys Neck, Hertford County, North Carolina, USA |
| Death   | 13 March 1972; Ahoskie, Hertford County, North Carolina, USA       |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship            | Residence          |
|-------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------|
| Stella Whitley King     | Decedent                | Como, N.C.         |
| George Hinchey King     | Husband (deceased)      | Not specified      |
| Henry Whitley           | Father                  | Hertford County    |
| Laura Harcum            | Mother                  | Southampton County |
| Dana Dunning            | Daughter                | Murfreesboro       |
| Floyd Whitley           | Brother                 | Boykins, Va.       |
| Laura W. Pope           | Sister                  | Suffolk            |
| Mary W. Pope            | Sister                  | Suffolk            |
| Susie W. Vaughan        | Sister                  | Potecasi           |
| Rosa W. Burgess         | Sister                  | Murfreesboro       |
| Bessie W. Whitehead     | Sister                  | Ahoskie            |
| Not named               | Six grandchildren       | Not specified      |
| Not named               | Six great-grandchildren | Not specified      |
## Publication Details

| Detail              | Information   |
|---------------------|---------------|
| Publication Date    | 16 March 1972 |
| Newspaper           | Not specified |
## Other Relevant Information

Stella Whitley King was a member of Buckhorn Baptist Church and lived in the Como community for most of her life. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Terry Jones of Meherrin Baptist Church with Holland Funeral Home handling arrangements.