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BONNIE HOLCOMBE BATTLE

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - August 14, 2002

Bonnie Holcombe Battle, 87, died Aug. 12, 2002, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 
Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Clifton Jesse and Gabie Lankford Holcombe. She was a former employee of Leggett's Department Store and a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ. 
Survivors include a son, Lemuel Bembry Battle Jr. and his wife, Denise, of Salem, Va.; three sisters, Doris H. Bradshaw and Willis H. Barnes, both of Franklin and Dawn H. Wright of Smithfield; a brother, Marvin A. Holcombe of Ephrata, Pa.; a grandson, Barry Griffin Battle of Blacksburg; two step grandchildren, Anita E. Seagle and Forrest L. Seagle IV, both of Salem. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, L.B. Battle Sr.; a half-sister, Flora Simone; and two brothers, C.J. and Braxton Holcombe. 
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Southampton Memorial Park with the Rev. Lafayette Wilkins officiating. The family will receive friends at 7 p.m. today in Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to Hunterdale United Church of Christ, 714 Hunterdale Road, Franklin, VA 23851. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B7
Copyright (c) 2002 The Virginian-Pilot


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Bonnie Holcombe Battle, 87, of Southampton County died 12 Aug 2002, remembered as a former Leggett's Department Store employee and member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ.

A graveside service for Bonnie Holcombe Battle was held 15 Aug 2002 at Southampton Memorial Park, Franklin, Virginia, officiated by the Rev. Lafayette Wilkins.

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BONNIE HOLCOMBE BATTLE

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - August 14, 2002

Bonnie Holcombe Battle, 87, died Aug. 12, 2002, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Clifton Jesse and Gabie Lankford Holcombe. She was a former employee of Leggett's Department Store and a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ. 

Survivors include a son, Lemuel Bembry Battle Jr. and his wife, Denise, of Salem, Va.; three sisters, Doris H. Bradshaw and Willis H. Barnes, both of Franklin and Dawn H. Wright of Smithfield; a brother, Marvin A. Holcombe of Ephrata, Pa.; a grandson, Barry Griffin Battle of Blacksburg; two step grandchildren, Anita E. Seagle and Forrest L. Seagle IV, both of Salem. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, L.B. Battle Sr.; a half-sister, Flora Simone; and two brothers, C.J. and Braxton Holcombe. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Southampton Memorial Park with the Rev. Lafayette Wilkins officiating. The family will receive friends at 7 p.m. today in Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to Hunterdale United Church of Christ, 714 Hunterdale Road, Franklin, VA 23851. 

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Bonnie Holcombe Battle                        |
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| Age   | 87 years                                      |
| Birth | 1915 (estimated); [birth location unknown]    |
| Death | 12 August 2002; Southampton Memorial Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                     | Relationship              | Residence             |
|--------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------|
| Bonnie Holcombe Battle   | Decedent                  | [Not stated]          |
| L.B. Battle Sr.          | Husband (predeceased)     | [Not stated]          |
| Clifton Jesse Holcombe   | Father (predeceased)      | [Not stated]          |
| Gabie Lankford Holcombe  | Mother (predeceased)      | [Not stated]          |
| Lemuel Bembry Battle Jr. | Son                       | Salem, Virginia       |
| Denise Battle            | Daughter-in-law           | Salem, Virginia       |
| Doris H. Bradshaw        | Sister                    | Franklin, Virginia    |
| Willis H. Barnes         | Sister                    | Franklin, Virginia    |
| Dawn H. Wright           | Sister                    | Smithfield, Virginia  |
| Marvin A. Holcombe       | Brother                   | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
| Barry Griffin Battle     | Grandson                  | Blacksburg, Virginia  |
| Anita E. Seagle          | Step-grandchild           | Salem, Virginia       |
| Forrest L. Seagle IV     | Step-grandchild           | Salem, Virginia       |
| Flora Simone             | Half-sister (predeceased) | [Not stated]          |
| C.J. Holcombe            | Brother (predeceased)     | [Not stated]          |
| Braxton Holcombe         | Brother (predeceased)     | [Not stated]          |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 14 August 2002       |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | B                    |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• She was a former employee of Leggett's Department Store.  
• She was a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ.  
• Birth name was Bonnie Holcombe Holcombe
		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/67265383/bonnie-battle
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/somempk.txt
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/52227/southampton-memorial-park
]


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