## Narrative summary of the obituary Mrs. Mattie Parker Benthall, 79, died on 02 Jan 1950 at her Rich Square home. A native of Southampton County, Va., she lived in Rich Square for 37 years. She was active in religious, civic, and educational life. Survivors included one son, seven daughters, 23 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. ## Narrative summary of funeral services Funeral services were held on 04 Jan 1950 at 2:30 PM at Rich Square Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. T. N. Cooper. Burial followed in the Rich Square cemetery. ## Transcript Resident's Mother Stricken Monday; Services Wednesday. Mrs. Mattie Parker Benthall, mother of Mrs. Ellis Warren of Rocky Mount, died at her Rich Square home Monday morning. She was 79 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at Rich Square Baptist Church by the Rev. T. N. Cooper and burial will follow in the Rich Square cemetery. Mrs. Benthall, widow of William P. Benthall, was a native of Southampton County, Va. She was the daughter of the late John and Jane Newby Parker. She had made her home in Rich Square for the past 37 years. She was active in the religious, civic and education life of her community. Survivors include one son Wilton P. Benthall, Rich Square; seven daughters, Mrs. Warren of Rocky Mount, Mrs. Nora Copeland, Woodland, Mrs. Frances Boone, Beaufort, Mrs. Obed Futrelle and Mrs. David Day, both of Murfreesboro, and Mrs. Bert Millar and Mrs. Florence Powell, both of Rich Square; 23 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Parker of Potecasi; and a number of nieces and nephews. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mrs. Mattie Parker Benthall | |---------|-------------------------------------------| | Age | 79 years old | | Birth | 1870 (estimated); Southampton County, Va. | | Death | 02 Jan 1950; Rich Square home | ## Table of Relationships | Relationship | Name(s) | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Spouse | William P. Benthall (deceased) | | Parents | John Parker (deceased), Jane Newby Parker (deceased) | | Son | Wilton P. Benthall | | Daughters | Mrs. Ellis Warren, Mrs. Nora Copeland, Mrs. Frances Boone, Mrs. Obed Futrelle, Mrs. David Day, Mrs. Bert Millar, Mrs. Florence Powell | | Brother | Robert Parker | | Grandchildren | 23 (names not provided) | | Great-grandchildren | 9 (names not provided) | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | Rocky Mount Telegram | |----------------------|----------------------| | Publication Date | 03 Jan 1950 | | Page | 8 | ## Other relevant information Mrs. Benthall had lived in Rich Square for 37 years prior to her death. She was active in the religious, civic, and educational life of her community. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mrs. Mattie Parker Benthall died at her Rich Square home on 2 Jan 1950 at age 79. Born in Southampton County, Va., she lived in Rich Square for 37 years. She was active in religious, civic, and educational life. She was survived by eight children, 23 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services were held on 4 Jan 1950 at 2:30 PM at Rich Square Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. T. N. Cooper. Burial followed in Rich Square cemetery. ## Transcript Sally Martha (Mama Mattie) Parker 3 May 1870 - 2 January 1950 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resident's Mother Stricken Monday; Services Wednesday. Mrs. Mattie Parker Benthall, mother of Mrs. Ellis Warren of Rocky Mount, died at her Rich Square home Monday morning [2 January 1950]. She was 79 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon [4 January 1950] at Rich Square Baptist Church by the Rev. T. N. Cooper and burial will follow in the Rich Square cemetery. Mrs. Benthall, widow of William P. Benthall, was a native of Southampton County, Va. She was the daughter of the late John and Jane Newby Parker. She had made her home in Rich Square for the past 37 years. She was active in the religious, civic and education life of her community. Survivors include one son Wilton P. Benthall, Rich Square; seven daughters, Mrs. [Ellis] Warren of Rocky Mount, Mrs. Nora Copeland, Woodland, Mrs. Frances Boone, of Beaufort, Mrs. Obed Futrelle and Mrs. David Day, both of Murfreesboro, and Mrs. Bert Millar and Mrs. Florence Powell, both of Rich Square; 23 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Parker of Potecasi; and a number of nieces and nephews. Rocky Mount, North Carolina Rocky Mount Telegram 3 January 1950 Page 8 Obituary for Mattie Parker Benthall -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 3 May 1870 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 2 January 1950 - Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Information | |---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Sally Martha (Mama Mattie) Parker | | Age | 79 years | | Birth | 3 May 1870; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 2 January 1950; Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|--------------| | Sally Martha Parker | Decedent | Rich Square | | William P. Benthall | Husband (deceased) | Unknown | | John Parker | Father (deceased) | Unknown | | Jane Newby Parker | Mother (deceased) | Unknown | | Wilton P. Benthall | Son | Rich Square | | Mrs. Ellis Warren | Daughter | Rocky Mount | | Mrs. Nora Copeland | Daughter | Woodland | | Mrs. Frances Boone | Daughter | Beaufort | | Mrs. Obed Futrelle | Daughter | Murfreesboro | | Mrs. David Day | Daughter | Murfreesboro | | Mrs. Bert Millar | Daughter | Rich Square | | Mrs. Florence Powell | Daughter | Rich Square | | Robert Parker | Brother | Potecasi | ## Publication Details | Field | Information | |---------------|-----------------------------| | Newspaper | Rocky Mount Telegram | | Location | Rocky Mount, North Carolina | | Date | 3 January 1950 | | Page | 8 | ## Other Relevant Information Mrs. Benthall was active in the religious, civic and education life of her community. She had 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She also had a number of nieces and nephews.