## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Luther Burgess Edwards Sr. died on 6 May 1945 at the age of 73 in Norfolk. He was a member of Orcutt Avenue Baptist Church and was survived by four sons and five daughters. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Luther Burgess Edwards Sr. were held on 10 May 1945, conducted by the Rev. E. D. Stephenson. He was interred in Sedley Cemetery. ## Transcript of the Edited Obituary Luther Burgess Edwards Sr. 24 June 1871 - 6 May 1945 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L. B. Edwards Franklin, 7 May - Luther Burgess Edwards, 73, died this morning in a Norfolk hospital after an illness of several months. He was a member of Orcutt Avenue Baptist Church in Newport News. He is survived by four sons: Lloyd A. Edwards, Herman B. Edwards of Newport News; Rogers Edward, USN, Brooklyn, NY; and Reuben Edward of Suffolk; five daughters: Mrs. J. E. Griffin of Norfolk; Mrs. H. L. Joyner; J. Joyner; Mrs. Mildred Bostic of Dashiell, Newport News; and Mrs. Gladys Norfolk. Funeral services will be held at the Holland Funeral Home on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. E. D. Stephenson. Interment will be made in Sedley Cemetery. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 8 May 1945 Page 20 Obituary for Burgess Edwards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 24 June 1871 - Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia, USA] [Death: 6 May 1945 - Norfolk, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |-------------------------------|-------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Luther Burgess Edwards Sr. | 73 | 24 June 1871; Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia, USA | 6 May 1945; Norfolk, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-------------------------------|----------------------------------|------------------------| | Luther Burgess Edwards Sr. | Decedent | | Lloyd A. Edwards | Son | Newport News | | Herman B. Edwards | Son | Newport News | | Rogers Edward | Son (USN) | Brooklyn, NY | | Reuben Edward | Son | Suffolk | | Mrs. J. E. Griffin | Daughter | Norfolk | | Mrs. H. L. Joyner | Daughter | | J. Joyner | Daughter | | Mrs. Mildred Bostic | Daughter | Dashiell, Newport News | | Mrs. Gladys Norfolk | Daughter | ## Publication Details | Detail | Information | |------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 8 May 1945 | | Newspaper | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page Number | Page 20 | ## Other Relevant Information Luther Burgess Edwards Sr., a member of Orcutt Avenue Baptist Church, passed away after several months of illness and was survived by four sons and five daughters who resided in various locations including Newport News and Brooklyn, NY. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Luther Burgess Edwards Sr. died on 6 May 1945 at the age of 73 in Norfolk. He was a member of Orcutt Avenue Baptist Church and was survived by four sons and five daughters. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services were held on 8 May 1945 at Holland Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. E. D. Stephenson. Interment took place in Sedley Cemetery. ## Transcript of the Edited Obituary Luther Burgess Edwards Sr. 24 June 1871 - 6 May 1945 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L. B. Edwards Franklin, May 7. - Luther Burgess Edwards, 73, died this morning [6 May 1945] in a Norfolk hospital after an illness of several months. He was a member of Orcutt Avenue Baptist Church, Newport News. He is survived by four sons: Lloyd A. Edwards, Herman B. Edwards of Newport News; Rogers Edward, USN, Brooklyn, NY; and Reuben Edward of Suffolk; five daughters: Mrs. J. E. Griffin of Norfolk; Mrs. H. L. Joyner, T. J. Joyner, and Mrs. Mildred Bostic of Newport News; and Mrs. Gladys Dashiell of Norfolk. Funeral services will be held at the Holland Funeral Home Tuesday [8 May 1945] at 3:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. E. D. Stephenson. Interment will be made in Sedley Cemetery. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 8 May 1945 Page 20 Obituary for Burgess Edwards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 24 June 1871 - Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia, USA] [Death: 6 May 1945 - Norfolk, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Luther Burgess Edwards Sr. | |------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Age | 73 years | | Birth | 24 June 1871; Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia, USA | | Death | 6 May 1945; Norfolk, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------| | Luther Burgess Edwards Sr. | Decedent | N/A | | Lloyd A. Edwards | Son | Newport News | | Herman B. Edwards | Son | Newport News | | Rogers Edward | Son | Brooklyn, NY | | Reuben Edward | Son | Suffolk | | Mrs. J. E. Griffin | Daughter | Norfolk | | Mrs. H. L. Joyner | Daughter | Newport News | | T. J. Joyner | Daughter | Newport News | | Mrs. Mildred Bostic | Daughter | Newport News | | Mrs. Gladys Dashiell | Daughter | Norfolk | ## Publication Details | Detail | Information | |------------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 8 May 1945 | | Newspaper | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page | 20 | ## Other Relevant Information Luther Burgess Edwards Sr.'s funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.D. Stephenson at Holland Funeral Home on 8 May 1945 with interment in Sedley Cemetery.