## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Howard Hunter Beaton, 52, of Norfolk Highlands, died on 16 Jul 1962 in a Franklin hospital. He was a native of Southampton County and lived in Norfolk for 25 years. He was a member of Campostella Baptist Church, Doric Masonic Lodge 44, and Khedive Temple of Norfolk. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was conducted on 19 Jul 1962 at 2:30 pm in W J M Holland & Sons Funeral Home by Rev Paul Moore of Campostella Baptist Church. Burial was in Poplar Spring Cemetery Franklin with Masonic Rites. ## Transcript Howard Hunter Beaton 25 July 1910 - 16 July 1962 Howard H Beaton FRANKLIN - Howard Hunter Beaton, 52, of 1608 Oleander Ave Norfolk Highlands died Tuesday in a Franklin hospital after a short illness. He was the husband of Mrs Mary Frances Raiford Beaton and the son of Mrs Mary Hatfield Beaton and the late Hunter Beaton of Southampton County. A native of Southampton County he lived in Norfolk 25 years. He was a member of Campostella Baptist Church, Doric Masonic Lodge 44 and the Khedive Temple of Norfolk. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by a daughter Mrs Betty Beaton of Richmond, a son Howard Hunter Beaton Jr of Richmond, and five sisters Mrs George Raiford of Victoria, Mrs George Lindsey of Falls Church, Mrs P O Duck Jr of Sedley, Mrs Raleigh Powell of Washington, and Mrs Ralph Bartholomew of Portsmouth. A funeral service will be conducted Friday at 2:30 pm in W J M Holland & Sons Funeral Home by the Rev Paul Moore of Campostella Baptist Church. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Cemetery Franklin with Masonic Rites. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Howard Hunter Beaton | |---------|-------------------------------------------| | Age | 52 | | Birth | 25 July 1910; Southampton County | | Death | 16 July 1962; Franklin hospital, Franklin | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------------|--------------------| | Howard Hunter Beaton | Decedent | Norfolk Highlands | | Mary Frances Raiford Beaton | Wife | Not specified | | Mary Hatfield Beaton | Mother | Not specified | | Hunter Beaton | Father (deceased) | Southampton County | | Betty Beaton | Daughter | Richmond | | Howard Hunter Beaton Jr | Son | Richmond | | Mrs George Raiford | Sister | Victoria | | Mrs George Lindsey | Sister | Falls Church | | Mrs P O Duck Jr | Sister | Sedley | | Mrs Raleigh Powell | Sister | Washington | | Mrs Ralph Bartholomew | Sister | Portsmouth | ## Publication Details | Publication | The Virginian-Pilot | |-------------------|---------------------| | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Date | 19 July 1962 | | Day | Thursday | | Page | 6 | ## Other Relevant Information Howard Hunter Beaton was a member of Campostella Baptist Church, Doric Masonic Lodge 44, and the Khedive Temple of Norfolk. He lived in Norfolk for 25 years prior to his death. ## Narrative summary of the obituary Howard Hunter Beaton, 52, of Norfolk Highlands, died on 17 Jul 1962 in a Franklin hospital. A Southampton County native, he lived in Norfolk for 25 years. He was a member of Campostella Baptist Church, Doric Masonic Lodge 44, and Khedive Temple. ## Narrative summary of funeral services A funeral service was conducted on 20 Jul 1962 at 2:30 pm in W.J.M. Holland & Sons Funeral Home by Rev. Paul Moore of Campostella Baptist Church. Burial was in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, with Masonic Rites. ## Transcript Howard Hunter Beaton 25 July 1910 - 17 July 1962 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Howard H. Beaton FRANKLIN - Howard Hunter Beaton, 52, of 1608 Oleander Ave. Norfolk Highlands died Tuesday 17 July 1962 in a Franklin hospital after a short illness. He was the husband of Mrs. Mary Frances Raiford Beaton and the son of Mrs. Mary Hatfield Beaton and the late Hunter Beaton of Southampton County. A native of Southampton County he lived in Norfolk 25 years. He was a member of Campostella Baptist Church, Doric Masonic Lodge 44 and the Khedive Temple of Norfolk. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by a daughter Mrs. Betty Beaton of Richmond, a son Howard Hunter Beaton Jr. of Richmond, and five sisters Mrs. George Raiford of Victoria, Mrs. George Lindsey of Falls Church, Mrs. P.O. Duck Jr. of Sedley, Mrs. Raleigh Powell of Washington, and Mrs. Ralph Bartholomew of Portsmouth. A funeral service will be conducted Friday 20 July 1962 at 2:30 pm in W.J.M. Holland & Sons Funeral Home by the Rev. Paul Moore of Campostella Baptist Church. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Cemetery Franklin with Masonic Rites. The Virginian-Pilot Norfolk, Virginia 19 July 1962, Thu - Page 6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth: 25 July 1910 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA Death: 17 July 1962 - Norfolk, Virginia, USA ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Howard Hunter Beaton | |---------|-------------------------------------------------| | Age | 52 | | Birth | 25 July 1910; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 17 July 1962; Franklin hospital | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|-------------------|--------------------| | Howard Hunter Beaton | Decedent | Norfolk Highlands | | Mary Frances Raiford Beaton | Wife | Not specified | | Mary Hatfield Beaton | Mother | Not specified | | Hunter Beaton | Father (deceased) | Southampton County | | Betty Beaton | Daughter | Richmond | | Howard Hunter Beaton Jr. | Son | Richmond | | Mrs. George Raiford | Sister | Victoria | | Mrs. George Lindsey | Sister | Falls Church | | Mrs. P.O. Duck Jr. | Sister | Sedley | | Mrs. Raleigh Powell | Sister | Washington | | Mrs. Ralph Bartholomew | Sister | Portsmouth | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | The Virginian-Pilot | |-------------------|---------------------| | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Publication Date | 19 July 1962 | | Day of Week | Thursday | | Page | 6 | ## Other relevant information Howard Hunter Beaton's residence: 1608 Oleander Ave. Norfolk Highlands Length of residence in Norfolk: 25 years Organizational memberships: Campostella Baptist Church, Doric Masonic Lodge 44, Khedive Temple of Norfolk Funeral home: W.J.M. Holland & Sons Funeral Home Officiating clergy: Rev. Paul Moore of Campostella Baptist Church Burial location: Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin Special rites: Masonic Rites ## Narrative summary of the obituary Howard Hunter Beaton, 52, of Norfolk Highlands, died on 17 Jul 1962 in Franklin. A Southampton County native, he lived in Norfolk for 25 years. He was a member of Campostella Baptist Church, Doric Masonic Lodge 44, and Khedive Temple of Norfolk. ## Narrative summary of funeral services A funeral service was conducted on 20 Jul 1962 at 2:30 pm in W J M Holland & Sons Funeral Home by Rev Paul Moore of Campostella Baptist Church. Burial was in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, with Masonic Rites. ## Transcript Howard Hunter Beaton 25 JUL 1910 - 17 JUL 1962 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Howard H Beaton FRANKLIN - Howard Hunter Beaton, 52, of 1608 Oleander Ave Norfolk Highlands died Tuesday 17 JULY 1962 in a Franklin hospital after a short illness. He was the husband of Mrs Mary Frances Raiford Beaton and the son of Mrs Mary Hatfield Beaton and the late Hunter Beaton of Southampton County. A native of Southampton County he lived in Norfolk 25 years. He was a member of Campostella Baptist Church, Doric Masonic Lodge 44 and the Khedive Temple of Norfolk. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by a daughter Mrs Betty Beaton of Richmond, a son Howard Hunter Beaton Jr of Richmond, and five sisters Mrs George Raiford of Victoria, Mrs George Lindsey of Falls Church, Mrs P O Duck Jr of Sedley, Mrs Raleigh Powell of Washington, and Mrs Ralph Bartholomew of Portsmouth. A funeral service will be conducted Friday 20 JULY 1962 at 2:30 pm in W J M Holland & Sons Funeral Home by the Rev Paul Moore of Campostella Baptist Church. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Cemetery Franklin with Masonic Rites. The Virginian-Pilot Norfolk, Virginia 19 Jul 1962, Thu - Page 6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth: 25 JUL 1910 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA Death: 17 JUL 1962 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA ## Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Information | |---------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Howard Hunter Beaton | | Age | 52 | | Birth | 25 JUL 1910; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 17 JUL 1962; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------| | Howard Hunter Beaton | Decedent | Norfolk Highlands | | Mary Frances Raiford Beaton | Wife | Not specified | | Mary Hatfield Beaton | Mother | Not specified | | Hunter Beaton | Father (deceased) | Southampton County | | Betty Beaton | Daughter | Richmond | | Howard Hunter Beaton Jr | Son | Richmond | | Mrs George Raiford | Sister | Victoria | | Mrs George Lindsey | Sister | Falls Church | | Mrs P O Duck Jr | Sister | Sedley | | Mrs Raleigh Powell | Sister | Washington | | Mrs Ralph Bartholomew | Sister | Portsmouth | ## Publication Details | Field | Information | |---------------|---------------------| | Newspaper | The Virginian-Pilot | | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Date | 19 Jul 1962 | | Day | Thu | | Page | 6 | ## Other relevant information Howard Hunter Beaton was a member of Campostella Baptist Church, Doric Masonic Lodge 44, and the Khedive Temple of Norfolk. He lived in Norfolk for 25 years prior to his death. The funeral service included Masonic Rites.