Emerson Kitchen Obituary Emerson Benjamin Kitchen October 6, 1931 － January 16, 2024 Sebrell － Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, 92, passed away January 16, 2024 in East Pavilion. Born on October 6, 1931 in Yale, he was a son of the late Samuel Fenton Kitchen and Marian Swift Kitchen. He was also predeceased by his wife, Janet Whitehead Kitchen; three sisters, Marilyn Vick, Audrey Coppedge, and Adelaide Harrup; and three brothers, Sam Kitchen, Charles Kitchen, and Roger Kitchen. Emerson was a 1951 graduate of Stony Creek High School and a proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was a longtime Southampton County farmer and a member of Manry Hunt Club, Sebrell Civic Club and served on the Board of Directors for Farm Bureau. Emerson was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Kay Kimbel Kitchen of Capron; a son, Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, Jr. and his wife Vivian of Sebrell; four grandchildren, Lindsay Smith Angus (Kendall), Stefanie Kitchen Taillon (Jeff), Jordan Elizabeth Smith, Richard B. Kitchen (Katy); a great granddaughter, Avery Evelyn Taillon; two sisters-in-law, Carol Kitchen and Bettie Whitehead; and a close family friend, Joline Kickliter; a special caregiver, Sharon Murphy; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2PM Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Barn Tavern Cemetery in Sebrell with Pastor Michael Baugham and Pastor Will Sloan officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church or a favorite charity. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jan. 17, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Emerson-Kitchen 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/emerson-kitchen-obituary?id=54132491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, 92, of Sebrell, passed away on 16 January 2024. A Navy veteran of the Korean War and longtime Southampton County farmer, he was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his wife Janet and is survived by his children, grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Graveside Service with Military Honors was held at 2 PM on 23 January 2024 in Barn Tavern Cemetery, Sebrell. Pastor Michael Baugham and Pastor Will Sloan officiated. The family suggested memorial donations to Newsoms United Methodist Church or a favorite charity. ### The Edited Obituary Emerson Kitchen Obituary Emerson Benjamin Kitchen 6 October 1931 - 16 January 2024 Sebrell - Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, 92, passed away 16 January 2024 in East Pavilion. Born on 6 October 1931 in Yale, he was a son of the late Samuel Fenton Kitchen and Marian Swift Kitchen. He was also predeceased by his wife, Janet Whitehead Kitchen; three sisters, Marilyn Vick, Audrey Coppedge, and Adelaide Harrup; and three brothers, Sam Kitchen, Charles Kitchen, and Roger Kitchen. Emerson was a 1951 graduate of Stony Creek High School and a proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was a longtime Southampton County farmer and a member of Manry Hunt Club, Sebrell Civic Club and served on the Board of Directors for Farm Bureau. Emerson was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Kay Kimbel Kitchen of Capron; a son, Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, Jr. and his wife Vivian of Sebrell; four grandchildren, Lindsay Smith Angus (Kendall), Stefanie Kitchen Taillon (Jeff), Jordan Elizabeth Smith, Richard B. Kitchen (Katy); a great granddaughter, Avery Evelyn Taillon; two sisters in law, Carol Kitchen and Bettie Whitehead; and a close family friend, Joline Kickliter; a special caregiver, Sharon Murphy; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, 23 January 2024 in Barn Tavern Cemetery in Sebrell with Pastor Michael Baugham and Pastor Will Sloan officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church or a favorite charity. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Emerson Benjamin Kitchen | |---------|------------------------------------------| | Age | 92 | | Birth | 6 October 1931; Yale, Virginia | | Death | 16 January 2024; East Pavilion, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------| | Emerson Benjamin Kitchen | Decedent | Sebrell, Virginia | | Janet Whitehead Kitchen | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Samuel Fenton Kitchen | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Marian Swift Kitchen | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Kay Kimbel Kitchen | Child | Capron, Virginia | | Emerson Benjamin Kitchen, Jr. | Child | Sebrell, Virginia | | Lindsay Smith Angus | Grandchild | Unknown | | Stefanie Kitchen Taillon | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jordan Elizabeth Smith | Grandchild | Unknown | | Richard B. Kitchen | Grandchild | Unknown | | Avery Evelyn Taillon | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Marilyn Vick | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Audrey Coppedge | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Adelaide Harrup | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Sam Kitchen | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Charles Kitchen | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Roger Kitchen | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Carol Kitchen | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Bettie Whitehead | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Joline Kickliter | Family Friend | Unknown | | Sharon Murphy | Caregiver | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Emerson was a 1951 graduate of Stony Creek High School. 2. He was a proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War. 3. He was a longtime Southampton County farmer. 4. He was a member of Manry Hunt Club. 5. He was a member of Sebrell Civic Club. 6. He served on the Board of Directors for Farm Bureau. 7. Emerson was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. ### Publication Details Place: Franklin Name: Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Date: 17 January 2024