Catherine Cobb Obituary Catherine Boyette Cobb February 8, 1919 - February 1, 2015 Newsoms - Catherine Boyette Cobb, 95, a long-time resident of Newsoms, passed away February 1, 2015, at East Pavilion in Franklin, Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin Ricks Cobb, her father, Robert Francis Boyette, and her mother, Virgie Edwards Boyette. Mrs. Cobb graduated from Newsoms High School and was a 1935 graduate of the State Teachers College in Farmville, Virginia. She began her teaching career in Oceanna and from there she taught several years at Courtland Elementary School. But, most of her teaching was at Newsoms Elementary School. She was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church and served as a Trustee and past-president of the United Methodist Women. She also served as the Newsoms Charge Treasurer and was presented a plaque for her 25 years of service in this capacity. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Cobb Grizzard; her son-in-law, Billy Grizzard; granddaughter, Cathy Yeatts and husband, Kevin Yeatts; and great granddaughter, Madelyn Yeatts. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at 2 PM at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Virginia with the Rev. Darwin Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, Virginia. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 3, 2015, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff at East Pavilion for the care she was given and the kindness she was shown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Barnes United Methodist Church in care of Betty W. Darden, 33701 Statesville Road, Newsoms, Virginia 23874. wwwrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2939677 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/catherine-cobb-obituary?id=16373200 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/catherine-b-cobb-newsoms-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Catherine Boyette Cobb, 95, a longtime resident of Newsoms, passed away on 1 February 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin Ricks Cobb, her father, Robert Francis Boyette, and her mother, Virgie Edwards Boyette. She was a dedicated teacher and active church member. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Catherine Boyette Cobb were held on 4 February 2015 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Virginia, with Rev. Darwin Edwards officiating. Burial followed at Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, Virginia. Visitation was on 3 February 2015. ### The Edited Obituary Catherine Cobb Obituary Catherine Boyette Cobb 8 February 1919 - 1 February 2015 Newsoms - Catherine Boyette Cobb, 95, a longtime resident of Newsoms, passed away 1 February 2015, at East Pavilion in Franklin, Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin Ricks Cobb, her father, Robert Francis Boyette, and her mother, Virgie Edwards Boyette. Mrs. Cobb graduated from Newsoms High School and was a 1935 graduate of the State Teachers College in Farmville, Virginia. She began her teaching career in Oceana and from there she taught several years at Courtland Elementary School. But, most of her teaching was at Newsoms Elementary School. She was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church and served as a Trustee and past president of the United Methodist Women. She also served as the Newsoms Charge Treasurer and was presented a plaque for her 25 years of service in this capacity. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Cobb Grizzard; her son-in-law, Billy Grizzard; granddaughter, Cathy Yeatts and husband, Kevin Yeatts; and great-granddaughter, Madelyn Yeatts. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 4 February 2015, at 2 PM at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Virginia with the Rev. Darwin Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, Virginia. Visitation will be Tuesday, 3 February 2015, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff at East Pavilion for the care she was given and the kindness she was shown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Barnes United Methodist Church in care of Betty W. Darden, 33701 Statesville Road, Newsoms, Virginia 23874. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2939677 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/catherine-cobb-obituary?id=16373200 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/catherine-b-cobb-newsoms-va/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Catherine Boyette Cobb | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 95 | | Birth | 8 February 1919; Newsoms, Virginia | | Death | 1 February 2015; Franklin, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|-------------------| | Catherine Boyette Cobb | Decedent | Newsoms, Virginia | | Martin Ricks Cobb | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Robert Francis Boyette | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Virgie Edwards Boyette | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Kay Cobb Grizzard | Child | Unknown | | Billy Grizzard | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Cathy Yeatts | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kevin Yeatts | Grandchild-in-law | Unknown | | Madelyn Yeatts | Great-grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Mrs. Cobb graduated from Newsoms High School. 2. She was a 1935 graduate of the State Teachers College in Farmville, Virginia. 3. She began her teaching career in Oceana and taught several years at Courtland Elementary School. 4. Most of her teaching was at Newsoms Elementary School. 5. She was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. 6. She served as a Trustee and past president of the United Methodist Women. 7. She also served as the Newsoms Charge Treasurer and was presented a plaque for her 25 years of service in this capacity.