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Obituary of Elsie Avent Jarratt

CLIFFORD A. CUTCHINS III

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - December 27, 2002 

Clifford Armstrong Cutchins III, 79, died Dec. 24, 2002. 

A native of Southampton County, Va., he graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater and returned to Franklin, Va., where he began a long and distinguished career in banking. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Sovran Financial Corporation, now part of Bank of America. 

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Woods Cutchins; and three sons, Clifford Armstrong Cutchins IV and his wife Jane, William Witherspoon Cutchins and his wife Caroline of Richmond and Cecil Vaughan Cutchins and his wife Anne of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by two sisters, Keith Cutchins DeMoss of Nashville, Tenn., and Katherine Cutchins Billingham of Syracuse, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren, Sarah Cutchins Ewing, Ann Woods Cutchins, William Witherspoon Cutchins, Caroline Davidson Cutchins, Elizabeth Matthews Cutchins, Cecil Vaughan Cutchins Jr., Allison Armstrong Cutchins and Clifford A. Cutchins V. 

Mr. Cutchins had a long history of civic involvement in many state and local organizations. He was an Eagle Scout, the recipient of the First Citizen of Norfolk Award in 1990, served as rector of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and in 1995, was awarded by Virginia Tech the William H. Ruffner Medal for outstanding service. He was an avid farmer and hunter in addition to his interest in banking. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, Va., by the Rev. Ira D. Hudgins, followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach located at 36th Street and Pacific Avenue by Dr. Dwight O. Christenbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Tech Foundation, (the Pamplin College of Business, the German Club Foundation or the Virginia Tech Foundation), 312 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B8


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Elsie Avent Jarratt, 91, of Capron died 16 Jun 2001. She was born in Sussex County, daughter of Hugh Wade Avent and Patty Jane Dunn Avent, and widow of Herman Lanier Jarratt Sr. She was a member of Capron Baptist Church and worked at Sifen's Department Store and local businesses.

A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. 19 Jun 2001 at Capron Baptist Church. Burial followed in Capron Cemetery. The family received friends 18 Jun 2001 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin.

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ELSIE A. JARRATT

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - June 18, 2001

Elsie A. Jarratt

CAPRON - Elsie Avent Jarratt, 91, died June 16, 2001.

She was born in Sussex County, a daughter of the late Hugh Wade Avent and Patty Jane Dunn Avent, and the widow of Herman Lanier Jarratt Sr. "Grandma Jarratt" was a member of Capron Baptist Church, where she was a former church clerk, Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School director, and a member of the Women on Mission. She was a former clerk at the old Sifen's Department Store in Franklin and a former employee of the drug store, bank, and post office in Capron. Elsie enjoyed the Sunshine Club and doing hand work and crafts.

Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy U. Jarratt of Capron and Patricia G. Sandberg of Alexandria, Va.; eight grandchildren, Cynthia J. Edwards of Sedley, Sheila J. Cutrell of Lawrenceville, Bradley L. Jarratt of Norfolk, H. Lance Jarratt of Conway, N.C., Rhonda J. Tharrington of Franklin, Mary Louise Gurganus of Richmond, Anita G. Cook of Capron and Ricky R. Gurganus of Capron; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Mattie A. Butler and Doris A. Francis, and a brother, James A. Avent.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday [19 June 2001] at Capron Baptist Church. Burial will be in Capron Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today [18 June 2001] at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin.

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| Name  | Elsie Avent Jarratt                       |
| Age   | 91                                        |
| Birth | 1910 (estimated); Sussex County, Virginia |
| Death | 16 Jun 2001                               |
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| Name                      | Relationship          | Residence               |
|---------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------|
| Elsie Avent Jarratt       | Decedent              | Capron, Virginia        |
| Herman Lanier Jarratt Sr. | Spouse (predeceased)  | Unknown                 |
| Hugh Wade Avent           | Father (predeceased)  | Unknown                 |
| Patty Jane Dunn Avent     | Mother (predeceased)  | Unknown                 |
| Dorothy U. Jarratt        | Daughter              | Capron, Virginia        |
| Patricia G. Sandberg      | Daughter              | Alexandria, Virginia    |
| Cynthia J. Edwards        | Grandchild            | Sedley, Virginia        |
| Sheila J. Cutrell         | Grandchild            | Lawrenceville, Virginia |
| Bradley L. Jarratt        | Grandchild            | Norfolk, Virginia       |
| H. Lance Jarratt          | Grandchild            | Conway, North Carolina  |
| Rhonda J. Tharrington     | Grandchild            | Franklin, Virginia      |
| Mary Louise Gurganus      | Grandchild            | Richmond, Virginia      |
| Anita G. Cook             | Grandchild            | Capron, Virginia        |
| Ricky R. Gurganus         | Grandchild            | Capron, Virginia        |
| Mattie A. Butler          | Sister (predeceased)  | Unknown                 |
| Doris A. Francis          | Sister (predeceased)  | Unknown                 |
| James A. Avent            | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown                 |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
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| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 18 Jun 2001          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Capron Baptist Church
• Former church clerk at Capron Baptist Church
• Sunday school teacher at Capron Baptist Church
• Vacation Bible School director at Capron Baptist Church
• Member of Women on Mission
• Former clerk at Sifen's Department Store in Franklin
• Former employee at the drug store in Capron
• Former employee at the bank in Capron
• Former employee at the post office in Capron
• Member of the Sunshine Club
• Enjoyed hand work and crafts
• Also known as "Grandma Jarratt"
• Birth name was Elsie Avent

[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/8292164/elsie-jarratt
www.findagrave.com/memorial/53285754/herman_lanier-jarratt
]


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