Obituary of RUTH S. POPE

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - November 7, 1995 

Ruth Scarborough Pope, 94, died Monday Nov. 6, 1995, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

Mrs. Pope was a life long resident of Southampton County and was the widow of Percy Ashby Pope. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin James and Lillie Fuller Scarborough. She was the former owner and operator of P.A. Pope's Store in Capron, and was a member of Capron United Methodist Church. 

Survivors include two daughters, Thelma P. Roberts of Shawboro, N.C., and Ethel "Dick" Francis of Capron; one son, James D. "Punk" Pope, also of Capron; one sister, Doris S. Blow of Hampton; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 

A graveside funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Capron Cemetery by the Rev. Louis A. Martin. The family will receive friends at Dick Francis' home at 22292 Carys Bridge Road in Capron and suggest that memorials be made to the Capron Methodist Church, Capron Rescue Squad or a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B6

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Ruth Scarborough Pope, 94, of Southampton County, died 6 Nov 1995 in Southampton Memorial Hospital.  

A graveside funeral was held 8 Nov 1995 at Capron Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Louis A. Martin.  

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RUTH S. POPE  

Ruth Scarborough Pope, 94, died Monday 6 November 1995, in Southampton Memorial Hospital.  

Mrs. Pope was a life long resident of Southampton County and was the widow of Percy Ashby Pope. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin James and Lillie Fuller Scarborough. She was the former owner and operator of P.A. Pope's Store in Capron, and was a member of Capron United Methodist Church.  

Survivors include two daughters, Thelma P. Roberts of Shawboro, N.C., and Ethel "Dick" Francis of Capron; one son, James D. "Punk" Pope, also of Capron; one sister, Doris S. Blow of Hampton; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.  

A graveside funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday 8 November 1995 in the Capron Cemetery by the Rev. Louis A. Martin. The family received friends at Dick Francis' home at 22292 Carys Bridge Road in Capron, and memorials were made to the Capron Methodist Church, Capron Rescue Squad, or a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  

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| Field | Value                                          |
| Name  | Ruth Scarborough Pope                          |
| Age   | 94                                             |
| Birth | 1901 (estimated)                               |
| Death | 6 November 1995; Southampton Memorial Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                       | Relationship       | Residence                    |
| Ruth Scarborough Pope      | Decedent           | Southampton County, Virginia |
| Percy Ashby Pope           | Husband (deceased) | —                            |
| Benjamin James Scarborough | Father (deceased)  | —                            |
| Lillie Fuller Scarborough  | Mother (deceased)  | —                            |
| Thelma P. Roberts          | Daughter           | Shawboro, North Carolina     |
| Ethel "Dick" Francis       | Daughter           | Capron, Virginia             |
| James D. "Punk" Pope       | Son                | Capron, Virginia             |
| Doris S. Blow              | Sister             | Hampton, Virginia            |
| Rev. Louis A. Martin       | Officiant          | —                            |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 7 November 1995      |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B6                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Lifelong resident of Southampton County.  
• Widow of Percy Ashby Pope.  
• Former owner and operator of P.A. Pope's Store in Capron.  
• Member of Capron United Methodist Church.

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

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