Obituary of HENRY O'BERRY SCOTT

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Tuesday, February 13, 1996 

Henry O'Berry Scott, 80, died Feb. 12, 1996, in Greensville Memorial Hospital, Emporia. 

A native of Southampton County, he was the son of the late Henry O. and Flora Yates Scott. Mr. Scott was a retired store clerk. He served in the CCC during the 1930's and was also in the U.S. Army with the 56th Nansemond Ordnance Company (Amm) in Churchland, Va. He had been in the Army Reserve and was a member of Courtland Baptist Church, Manry Hunt Club, and the American Legion. 

Surviving are a son, Henry O'Berry Scott Jr.; granddaughter, Paula Marx; and two great-grandsons, all of Suffolk. He is also survived by three sisters, Hazel S. Futrell of Capron and Mildred S. Ward and Jennie S. Grissom of Courtland ; and several nieces and nephews. 

A graveside funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Riverside Cemetery by Dr. Gary Powell. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Mildred Ward, 23355 Linden St., in Courtland . Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of the arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B6

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Henry O'Berry Scott of Southampton County died 12 Feb 1996 at age 80. He was a retired store clerk and Army veteran who served with the 56th Nansemond Ordnance Company and was active in several local organizations.  

A graveside funeral for Henry O'Berry Scott was held 14 Feb 1996 in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, Virginia, conducted by Dr. Gary Powell. Family and friends gathered afterward at the home of Mrs. Mildred Ward in Courtland.  

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HENRY O'BERRY SCOTT  

Henry O'Berry Scott, 80, died 12 February 1996 in Greensville Memorial Hospital, Emporia.  

A native of Southampton County, he was the son of the late Henry O. and Flora Yates Scott. Mr. Scott was a retired store clerk. He served in the CCC during the 1930s and was also in the U.S. Army with the 56th Nansemond Ordnance Company (Amm) in Churchland, Virginia. He had been in the Army Reserve and was a member of Courtland Baptist Church, Manry Hunt Club, and the American Legion.  

Surviving are a son, Henry O'Berry Scott Jr.; granddaughter, Paula Marx; and two great-grandsons, all of Suffolk. He is also survived by three sisters, Hazel S. Futrell of Capron and Mildred S. Ward and Jennie S. Grissom of Courtland; and several nieces and nephews.  

A graveside funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday [14 February 1996] in Riverside Cemetery by Dr. Gary Powell. The family received friends at the home of Mrs. Mildred Ward, 23355 Linden St., in Courtland. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, was in charge of the arrangements.  

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| Field | Value                                          |
| Name  | Henry O'Berry Scott                            |
| Age   | 80 years                                       |
| Birth | 1916 (estimated); Southampton County, Virginia |
| Death | 12 February 1996; Emporia, Virginia            |
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| Name                    | Relationship        | Residence           |
| Henry O'Berry Scott     | Decedent            | Emporia, Virginia   |
| Henry O. Scott          | Father (deceased)   | —                   |
| Flora Yates Scott       | Mother (deceased)   | —                   |
| Henry O'Berry Scott Jr. | Son                 | Suffolk, Virginia   |
| Paula Marx              | Granddaughter       | Suffolk, Virginia   |
| —                       | Two great-grandsons | Suffolk, Virginia   |
| Hazel S. Futrell        | Sister              | Capron, Virginia    |
| Mildred S. Ward         | Sister              | Courtland, Virginia |
| Jennie S. Grissom       | Sister              | Courtland, Virginia |
| Dr. Gary Powell         | Officiant           | —                   |
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––– Publication Details –––  

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 13 February 1996     |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B6                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––  

• Retired store clerk.  
• Served in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s.  
• Served in the U.S. Army with the 56th Nansemond Ordnance Company (Amm).  
• Member of Courtland Baptist Church.  
• Member of Manry Hunt Club.  
• Member of the American Legion.  

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

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