### Narrative Summary of the Obituary  
Richard Darden, 82, a former resident of Southampton County, died on 11 Mar 1937 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Harrell, in Holland, Virginia. He was survived by three sons, a daughter, 11 grandchildren, and other relatives.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services  
Funeral services for Richard Darden were held on 12 Mar 1937 at Sycamore Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

### Transcript  
Richard Darden  

6 NOV 1855 - 11 MAR 1937  
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Richard Darden  

Franklin, March 11. (Special) Richard Darden, 82, well-known former resident of Southampton County, died today [11 Mar 1937] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Harrell, of Holland, with whom he had made his home since the death of his wife 25 years ago.  

Besides his daughter, he is survived by three sons, Walter Darden, of New York; J. W. Darden, of Boykins; and J. C. Darden, of Norfolk; 11 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.  

Funeral services will be conducted Friday [12 Mar 1937] afternoon at 3 o'clock at Sycamore Baptist Church, of which he was one of the charter members, by the Rev. N. G. Newman of Holland; the Rev. Floyd P. Davis; and the Rev. W. H. Corbitt. Interment will be in the church cemetery.  

[1900 Federal Census says born Nov 1854. Death certificate says 1855.]  

Norfolk, Virginia  
The Virginian-Pilot  
12 Mar 1937  
Page 3  
Obituary for Richard Darden  
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[Birth: 6 NOV 1855 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA]  
[Death: 11 MAR 1937 - Holland, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]  

### Vital Statistics Summary  

| Name                    | Richard Darden                                          |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Age                     | 82 years                                                |
| Birth                   | 6 November 1855; Southampton County, Virginia, USA      |
| Death                   | 11 March 1937; Holland, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA |
### Table of Relationships  

| Name                        | Relationship          | Place of Residence |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Richard Darden              | Decedent              | N/A                |
| Mrs. J. T. Harrell          | Daughter              | Holland, Virginia  |
| Walter Darden               | Son                   | New York, New York |
| J. W. Darden                | Son                   | Boykins, Virginia  |
| J. C. Darden                | Son                   | Norfolk, Virginia  |
| 11 grandchildren            | Grandchildren         | Unknown            |
| Numerous nieces and nephews | Relatives             | Unknown            |
### Publication Details  

| Detail                  | Information         |
|-------------------------|---------------------|
| Publication Date        | 12 March 1937       |
| Newspaper               | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Page                    | Page 3              |
### Other Relevant Information  
Richard Darden was a well-known former resident of Southampton County and was one of the charter members of Sycamore Baptist Church. He had made his home with his daughter since the death of his wife 25 years prior to his passing.