Obituary of WILLIAM H. CUTCHIN Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - January 13, 1996 William Holland ``Mach'' Cutchin, 82, of 1401 N. High St., died Jan. 11, 1996, at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Mr. Cutchin was a native of Isle of Wight County and was the son of the late Braxton and Mary Cutchin. He was a former extension agent for Southampton County Extension Service and had retired from farming. Mr. Cutchin was a longtime member of Franklin Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir, church clerk for many years, former deacon and Sunday school teacher, and member of the church's Bruner Bible Class. Mr. Cutchin was a 1937 graduate of N.C. State University. Survivors include his wife, Meta Johnson Cutchin; step son, Larry Johnson and his wife, the Rev. Georgianna Johnson; brother, Braxton Murray Cuthcin Jr. of Easley, S.C.; three step grandchildren, Holly J. Luther and her husband, Bob of Elizabeth City, N.C., Amy J. Ashley and John L. Johnson III, both of Greenville, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, including a special niece, Dunreath Jefferson of Dagsboro, Del. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Franklin Baptist Church by Dr. Ray DeBrand, the Rev. Sharon James, and Dr. Ira D. Hudgins. The burial will be at Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Village at Woods Edge from 7 to 8 p.m. today and suggest that memorials be made to the Franklin Baptist Church, Franklin Rescue Squad, or a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: B5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– William Holland "Mach" Cutchin, 82, of Franklin died 11 Jan 1996 in Southampton Memorial Hospital and was remembered as a farmer, extension agent and devoted Franklin Baptist Church member. Funeral services for William Holland "Mach" Cutchin were held 14 Jan 1996 at Franklin Baptist Church, with burial at Poplar Spring Cemetery, officiated by Dr. Ray DeBrand, Rev. Sharon James and Dr. Ira D. Hudgins. ––– Transcript ––– WILLIAM H. CUTCHIN Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - January 13, 1996 William Holland "Mach" Cutchin, 82, of 1401 N. High St., died Jan. 11, 1996, at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Mr. Cutchin was a native of Isle of Wight County and was the son of the late Braxton and Mary Cutchin. He was a former extension agent for Southampton County Extension Service and had retired from farming. Mr. Cutchin was a longtime member of Franklin Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir, church clerk for many years, former deacon and Sunday school teacher, and member of the church's Bruner Bible Class. Mr. Cutchin was a 1937 graduate of N.C. State University. Survivors include his wife, Meta Johnson Cutchin; stepson, Larry Johnson, and his wife, the Rev. Georgianna Johnson; brother, Braxton Murray Cutchin Jr. of Easley, S.C.; three stepgrandchildren, Holly J. Luther and her husband, Bob, of Elizabeth City, N.C., Amy J. Ashley and John L. Johnson III, both of Greenville, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, including a special niece, Dunreath Jefferson of Dagsboro, Del. The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Franklin Baptist Church by Dr. Ray DeBrand, the Rev. Sharon James and Dr. Ira D. Hudgins. The burial was at Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family received friends at the Village at Woods Edge from 7 to 8 p.m. today and suggested that memorials be made to the Franklin Baptist Church, Franklin Rescue Squad or a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ––– Vital Statistics ––– |--------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Value | |-------|------------------------------------------------| | Name | William Holland "Mach" Cutchin | | Age | 82 | | Birth | 1913 (estimated); location not stated | | Death | 11 January 1996; Southampton Memorial Hospital | |--------------------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------| | William Holland "Mach" Cutchin | Decedent | 1401 N. High St. | | Braxton Cutchin | Father (deceased) | Not stated | | Mary Cutchin | Mother (deceased) | Not stated | | Meta Johnson Cutchin | Wife | Not stated | | Larry Johnson | Stepson | Not stated | | Rev. Georgianna Johnson | Stepson's wife | Not stated | | Braxton Murray Cutchin Jr. | Brother | Easley, S.C. | | Holly J. Luther | Stepgrandchild | Elizabeth City, N.C. | | Bob Luther | Stepgrandchild's husband | Elizabeth City, N.C. | | Amy J. Ashley | Stepgrandchild | Greenville, N.C. | | John L. Johnson III | Stepgrandchild | Greenville, N.C. | | Dunreath Jefferson | Niece (special) | Dagsboro, Del. | | Dr. Ray DeBrand | Funeral officiant | Not stated | | Rev. Sharon James | Funeral officiant | Not stated | | Dr. Ira D. Hudgins | Funeral officiant | Not stated | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |---------------------------------| | Field | Value | |----------|----------------------| | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Name | The Virginian-Pilot | | Date | 13 January 1996 | | Edition | FINAL | | Section | LOCAL | | Page | B5 | |---------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Former extension agent for Southampton County Extension Service. • Retired from farming. • Longtime member of Franklin Baptist Church. • Served as church clerk for many years. • Former deacon and Sunday school teacher at Franklin Baptist Church. • Member of the church's Bruner Bible Class. • 1937 graduate of N.C. State University. • Spouse Meta Johnson Cutchin had the birth name Johnson. • Also known as "Mach". 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