Obituary of JOSEPHINE GLADYS DeBERRY OVERBY

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - August 25, 1993

Mrs. Josephine Deberry Overby, age 65, a resident of Boykins, died Monday, Aug. 23, 1993, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk. Mrs. Overby was a native of Northampton County, N.C., the daughter of Mrs. Callie B. Deberry and the late Ashby C. Deberry. She was a member of Branchville United Methodist Church. She was widowed by her first husband, Rudolph Dalton Overby.
She is survived by her husband, Alton H. Overby, Sr.; one son, Dennis W. Overby, Branchville; a stepson, Alton H. Overby, Jr., Boykins; her mother, Callie B. Deberry, Emporia; two brothers, John H. Deberry, Abiline, Texas, Milton Deberry, Franklin, Va.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, on Thursday, Aug. 26, 1993, at 11a.m. by Rev. Philip E. Motley and Rev. Robert W. Gochenour. The family will be at the residence at 32348 East St., Boykins. Memorial donations may be made to Branchville United Methodist Church Building Fund, Branchville, Va. 23828, or the Boykins Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad, Boykins, Va. 23827. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Edition: FINAL
Page: D2
Copyright (c) 1993 The Virginian-Pilot

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Josephine Gladys DeBerry Overby of Boykins died 23 Aug 1993 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk at age 65.

A graveside funeral service was held 26 Aug 1993 at Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins, officiated by Rev. Philip E. Motley and Rev. Robert W. Gochenour.

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JOSEPHINE GLADYS DeBERRY OVERBY

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - August 25, 1993

 Mrs. Josephine Deberry Overby, age 65, a resident of Boykins, died Monday, Aug. 23, 1993, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk. Mrs. Overby was a native of Northampton County, N.C., the daughter of Mrs. Callie B. Deberry and the late Ashby C. Deberry. She was a member of Branchville United Methodist Church. She was widowed by her first husband, Rudolph Dalton Overby. 

She is survived by her husband, Alton H. Overby, Sr.; one son, Dennis W. Overby, Branchville; a stepson, Alton H. Overby, Jr., Boykins; her mother, Callie B. Deberry, Emporia; two brothers, John H. Deberry, Abiline, Texas, Milton Deberry, Franklin, Va.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

A graveside funeral service will be held in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, on Thursday, Aug. 26, 1993, at 11a.m. by Rev. Philip E. Motley and Rev. Robert W. Gochenour. The family will be at the residence at 32348 East St., Boykins. Memorial donations may be made to Branchville United Methodist Church Building Fund, Branchville, Va. 23828, or the Boykins Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad, Boykins, Va. 23827. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, is handling arrangements. 

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| Name  | Mrs. Josephine Deberry Overby                                       |
| Name  | -                                                                   |
| Age   | 65 years                                                            |
| Birth | 1928 (estimated); [birthplace not stated]                           |
| Death | 23 August 1993; Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia |
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| Name                          | Relationship                    | Residence             |
| Mrs. Josephine Deberry Overby | Decedent                        | Boykins, Virginia     |
| Rudolph Dalton Overby         | First husband, predeceased      | [not stated]          |
| Alton H. Overby, Sr.          | Husband (surviving)             | [not stated]          |
| Dennis W. Overby              | Son (surviving)                 | Branchville, Virginia |
| Alton H. Overby, Jr.          | Stepson (surviving)             | Boykins, Virginia     |
| Callie B. Deberry             | Mother (surviving)              | Emporia, Virginia     |
| Ashby C. Deberry              | Father (predeceased)            | [not stated]          |
| John H. Deberry               | Brother (surviving)             | Abilene, Texas        |
| Milton Deberry                | Brother (surviving)             | Franklin, Virginia    |
| Four grandchildren            | Grandchildren (surviving)       | [not stated]          |
| Two great-grandchildren       | Great-grandchildren (surviving) | [not stated]          |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 25 August 1993      |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | D                   |
| Page     | D2                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Branchville United Methodist Church.
• Memorial donations requested for Branchville United Methodist Church Building Fund.
• Memorial donations requested for Boykins Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
• Funeral arrangements handled by Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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