Obituary of Louise (Ludie) Bell 4 Nov 1870 - 17 Oct 1916 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRS. LUDIE BELL COVINGTON Suffolk, Oct. 20.-The funeral of Ludie Bell Covington, wife of A. B. Covington, were held this afternoon [21 Oct 1916] at the Suffolk Christian church, of which the deceased was an active member, at 3:30 o'clock, conducted the pastor of the church, Dr. W. W. Staley. The choir sang the hymns "Abide with Me." "Rock of Ages" and the anthem, "Kissed the Angel of Peace." The flowers were unusually beautiful and profuse. The pall-bearers were: Active--R. S. Pruden, L. R. Atkins, W. R. Eason, P. L. Rawles, M. M. Williams and W. R. Milterr. Honorary--C. C. Rawles, A. A. Turner, Colonel E. Holland, W. G. Farrar, J. M. White, W. C. Howell, Hersey Woodward, B. D. Crocker, Colonel J. H. Macleary, C. A. Shoop, J. M. Butler, J. M. Darden, Alex Pearce, W. W. Ballard, E. W. Graham, H. S. Eley. The Interment was made in Cedar HIll cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 21 Oct 1916 Page 7 Obituary for Ludie Bell Covington -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 4 Nov 1870 - North Carolina, USA] [Death: 17 Oct 1916 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary Ludie Bell Covington died 17 Oct 1916. Funeral for Ludie Bell Covington was held 21 Oct 1916 at Suffolk Christian church, conducted by Dr. W. W. Staley; interment at Cedar Hill cemetery. ** TRANSCRIPT** Louise (Ludie) Bell 4 Nov 1870 - 17 Oct 1916 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRS. LUDIE BELL COVINGTON Suffolk, Oct. 20.-The funeral of Ludie Bell Covington, wife of A. B. Covington, were held this afternoon [21 Oct 1916] at the Suffolk Christian church, of which the deceased was an active member, at 3:30 o'clock, conducted the pastor of the church, Dr. W. W. Staley. The choir sang the hymns "Abide with Me." "Rock of Ages" and the anthem, "Kissed the Angel of Peace." The flowers were unusually beautiful and profuse. The pall-bearers were: Active--R. S. Pruden, L. R. Atkins, W. R. Eason, P. L. Rawles, M. M. Williams and W. R. Milterr. Honorary--C. C. Rawles, A. A. Turner, Colonel E. Holland, W. G. Farrar, J. M. White, W. C. Howell, Hersey Woodward, B. D. Crocker, Colonel J. H. Macleary, C. A. Shoop, J. M. Butler, J. M. Darden, Alex Pearce, W. W. Ballard, E. W. Graham, H. S. Eley. The Interment was made in Cedar HIll cemetery. Vital Statistics |---------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Ludie Bell Covington | |-------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 45 years | | Birth | 4 Nov 1870; North Carolina, USA | | Death | 17 Oct 1916; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | |---------------------------------------------------------------| ** Table of Relationships |---------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------| | Ludie Bell Covington | Decedent | Unknown | | A. B. Covington | Spouse | Unknown | | R. S. Pruden | Pallbearer (Active) | Unknown | | L. R. Atkins | Pallbearer (Active) | Unknown | | W. R. Eason | Pallbearer (Active) | Unknown | | P. L. Rawles | Pallbearer (Active) | Unknown | | M. M. Williams | Pallbearer (Active) | Unknown | | W. R. Milterr | Pallbearer (Active) | Unknown | | C. C. Rawles | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | A. A. Turner | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | Colonel E. Holland | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | W. G. Farrar | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | J. M. White | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | W. C. Howell | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | Hersey Woodward | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | B. D. Crocker | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | Colonel J. H. Macleary | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | C. A. Shoop | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | J. M. Butler | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | J. M. Darden | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | Alex Pearce | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | W. W. Ballard | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | E. W. Graham | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | | H. S. Eley | Pallbearer (Honorary) | Unknown | |---------------------------------------------------------------------| ** Publication Details |-----------------------------------------------| | Field | Value | |-------------------------|---------------------| | p1-publication-date | 21 Oct 1916 | | p2-publication-name | The Virginian-Pilot | | p3-publication-location | Norfolk, Virginia | | p4-publication-page | 7 | |-----------------------------------------------| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. Please verify critical information, as AI-generated content can include errors.] [This file is https://go-stp.com/obituaries/ShowText.html?Bell, Louise Ludie.txt]