## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson, aged 32, wife of Joseph I. Johnson, died at her home in Carrsville on 27 Jul 1930 at 6 o'clock. She was survived by her husband and five children. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services were held on 28 Jul 1930 at 4:30 o'clock at the residence. The Reverend Mr. Duncan conducted the ceremony. Burial was in the cemetery at Beaverdam church. ## Transcript Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Beale 7 AUG 1861 - 27 JUL 1930 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Elizabeth Beale Johnson Obituary Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson, aged 32, wife of Joseph I. Johnson, died at her home in Carrsville Sunday morning [27 July 1930] at 6 o'clock (27 July 1930). Besides her husband, she is survived by four children. (5 children survive) Funeral services will be held this afternoon [28 July 1930] (28 July 1930) at 4:30 o'clock at the residence. The Reverend Mr. Duncan will conduct the ceremony. Burial will be in the cemetery at Beaverdam church. Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk News-Herald Volume 8, Number 108 28 July 1930 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Birth: 7 AUG 1861 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA) (Death: 27 JUL 1930 - Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA) ## Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Information | |---------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson | | Age | 32 years | | Birth | 7 AUG 1861; Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 27 JUL 1930; Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------------|----------------|------------| | Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson | Decedent | Carrsville | | Joseph I. Johnson | Husband | Carrsville | ## Publication Details | Field | Information | |------------|---------------------| | Source | Suffolk News-Herald | | Location | Suffolk, Virginia | | Date | 28 July 1930 | | Volume | 8 | | Number | 108 | ## Other Relevant Information There is an inconsistency between the age stated in the obituary (32 years) and the age calculated from the given birth and death dates (68 years, 11 months, 20 days). This discrepancy requires further investigation. The obituary mentions four surviving children, but a note in parentheses states that five children survive. This inconsistency should be clarified. The funeral service was scheduled for the day after the death, which was common practice at the time. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Beale Johnson, aged 68, died on 27 July 1930 in Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia. She was survived by her husband, Joseph I. Johnson, and five children. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services were held on 28 July 1930 at the residence. Burial took place at Beaver Dam Church Cemetery. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Beale 7 August 1861 - 27 July 1930 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Elizabeth Beale Johnson Obituary Mrs. Johnson Dies in Home at Carrsville Mrs. Mary Elizabeth [Betty] Johnson, aged 68, wife of Joseph I. Johnson, died at her home in Carrsville Sunday morning at 6 o'clock on 27 July 1930. Besides her husband, she is survived by five children. Funeral services will be held this afternoon, 28 July 1930, at 4:30 o'clock at the residence. The Rev. Mr. Dunklin will conduct the ceremony. Burial will be in the cemetery at Beaver Dam Church. Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk News-Herald Volume 8, Number 108 28 July 1930 Page 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 7 August 1861 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 27 July 1930 - Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA] [Mary Elizabeth Beale Johnson appears to be 68 years at death.] [Surviving children: Charles Rufus Johnson, Thomas F. Johnson, Hattie Johnson, Livy L. Johnson, Crawley Shirley Johnson] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |--------------------------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Beale Johnson | 68 years | 7 August 1861; Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA | 27 July 1930; Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Beale Johnson | Decedent | Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA | | Joseph I. Johnson | Spouse | Carrsville, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA | | Charles Rufus Johnson | Child | Unknown | | Thomas F. Johnson | Child | Unknown | | Hattie Johnson | Child | Unknown | | Livy L. Johnson | Child | Unknown | | Crawley Shirley Johnson | Child | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |---------------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 28 July 1930 | | Newspaper | Suffolk News-Herald | | Volume | Volume 8 | | Issue Number | Number 108 | | Page | Page 1 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** - Decedent's age at death was calculated based on known birth and death dates. - Survived by five children as mentioned in the obituary. - Burial took place at Beaver Dam Church Cemetery. - The obituary was published in the Suffolk News-Herald on the same day as the funeral services.