HOWELL Arthur M. Howell, age 96, of Courtland, died Saturday at 10:30 P.M. in a Portsmouth Convalescent Home after a long illness. He was a native and life long resident of Southampton Co. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Cora Bryant Howell and a son of Watson and Mrs. Priscilla Beale Howell. He was the oldest member of the Courtland Baptist Church and the Men's Bible Class. He is survived by a daughter, Miss Lizzie Howell of Courtland; and a son, Eugene Howell of Courtland. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 4 P.M. in the Courtland Baptist Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. W. J. M. Holland & Son Funeral Home in ciharge. Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 28 Jun, 1971 Page 2 Obituary for Arthur M HOWELL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Arthur M. Howell, a 96-year-old lifelong resident of Courtland, passed away on 13 July 1971 after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Cora Bryant Howell and is survived by his daughter Lizzie and son Eugene. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A funeral service for Arthur M. Howell was held on 15 July 1971 at the Courtland Baptist Church. He was laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. ## The Edited Obituary Arthur M. Howell, age 96, of Courtland, died Saturday at 10:30 P.M. in a Portsmouth Convalescent Home after a long illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Southampton Co. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Cora Bryant Howell and a son of Watson and Mrs. Priscilla Beale Howell. He was the oldest member of the Courtland Baptist Church and the Men's Bible Class. He is survived by a daughter, Miss Lizzie Howell of Courtland; and a son, Eugene Howell of Courtland. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 4 P.M. in the Courtland Baptist Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. W. J. M. Holland & Son Funeral Home in charge. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Arthur M. Howell | |---------|------------------------------------------| | Age | 96 years | | Birth | 13 July 1875; Courtland, Southampton Co. | | Death | 13 July 1971; Portsmouth, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------| | Arthur M. Howell | Decedent | Courtland, Virginia | | Cora Bryant Howell | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Watson Howell | Parent | Unknown | | Priscilla Beale Howell | Parent | Unknown | | Lizzie Howell | Child | Courtland, Virginia | | Eugene Howell | Child | Courtland, Virginia | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Arthur M. Howell was a native and lifelong resident of Southampton Co. 2. He was the oldest member of the Courtland Baptist Church and the Men's Bible Class.