Ethel Womble Blythe: 

ETHEL WOMBLE BLYTHE

THE TIDEWATER NEWS － 06-25-1948, P. 11
   
After a period of ill health lasting several months Mrs. Ethel Womble Blythe, wife of Collin Richard Blythe, died at her home near Franklin on Sunday afternoon, June 13. A member of the Sedley Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late John T. Womble and of Mrs. Margaret McLane Womble of Franklin. At the time of her death she was 50 years of age.
   
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Carlton R. and Rudolph c. Blythe, both of Franklin; one daughter, Mrs. Lewis Lynn of Franklin; two brothers, John W. Womble of Holland and Cecil E. Womble of Franklin; one sister, Mrs. W.L. Blythe of Franklin; and three grandchildren.
   
Funeral services for Mrs. Blythe were held at the Holland Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock with Rev. W.B. Watson, pastor of the Black Creek Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Rosemont Cemetery at Sedley.

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary:

Ethel Womble Blythe, 50, died 13 June after a period of ill health. She was the wife of Collin Richard Blythe and member of Sedley Baptist Church. Ethel was the daughter of the late John T. Womble and Margaret McLane Womble of Franklin. She is survived by her husband, two sons, one daughter, two brothers, one sister, and three grandchildren.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services:

Funeral services for Mrs. Blythe were held 15 June at the Holland Funeral Home. Rev. W.B. Watson, pastor of the Black Creek Baptist Church, officiated. Interment took place at Rosemont Cemetery in Sedley.

## The Edited Obituary

ETHEL WOMBLE BLYTHE

THE TIDEWATER NEWS  25 June 1948, P. 11

After a period of ill health lasting several months, Mrs. Ethel Womble Blythe, wife of Collin Richard Blythe, died at her home near Franklin on Sunday afternoon, 13 June. A member of the Sedley Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late John T. Womble and of Mrs. Margaret McLane Womble of Franklin. At the time of her death, she was 50 years of age.

She is survived by her husband; two sons, Carlton R. and Rudolph C. Blythe, both of Franklin; one daughter, Mrs. Lewis Lynn of Franklin; two brothers, John W. Womble of Holland and Cecil E. Womble of Franklin; one sister, Mrs. W.L. Blythe of Franklin; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Blythe were held at the Holland Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock with Rev. W.B. Watson, pastor of the Black Creek Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Rosemont Cemetery at Sedley.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Ethel Womble Blythe                   |
|---------|---------------------------------------|
| Age     | 50 years                              |
| Birth   | Unknown; Franklin, Virginia           |
| Death   | 13 June 1948; Franklin, Virginia      |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship       | Residence                     |
|-------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------|
| Ethel Womble Blythe     | Decedent           | Franklin, Virginia            |
| Collin Richard Blythe   | Spouse             | Franklin, Virginia            |
| John T. Womble          | Parent             | Franklin, Virginia            |
| Margaret McLane Womble  | Parent             | Franklin, Virginia            |
| Carlton R. Blythe       | Child              | Franklin, Virginia            |
| Rudolph C. Blythe       | Child              | Franklin, Virginia            |
| Mrs. Lewis Lynn         | Child              | Franklin, Virginia            |
| John W. Womble          | Sibling            | Holland, Virginia             |
| Cecil E. Womble         | Sibling            | Franklin, Virginia            |
| Mrs. W.L. Blythe        | Sibling            | Franklin, Virginia            |
| John T. Womble          | Predeceased Parent | --                            |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Ethel Womble Blythe was a member of the Sedley Baptist Church.
2. At the time of her death, Ethel Womble Blythe was 50 years of age.
3. Ethel Womble Blythe died at her home near Franklin, Virginia.