## Narrative summary of the obituary

Private Vernie Roland Raiford, 21, died on 3 Sep 1946 at 3039 Strathmore Street, Chesterfield Heights, Norfolk, Virginia. He served in World War II's European theater. Born in Southampton County, he lived in Norfolk for seven years.

## Narrative summary of funeral services

Funeral services were conducted on 5 Sep 1946 at 1 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home, Jackson and Jefferson Streets, South Norfolk. Interment was in Black Creek Cemetery.

## Transcript

Vernie Roland Raiford

16 March 1925 - 3 September 1946

Raiford Dies At Home Here

Private Vernie Roland Raiford, 21, died today [3 September 1946] at 3 a.m. at the residence 3039 Strathmore Street, Chesterfield Heights [in Norfolk, Virginia].

He served for more than a year in the European theater in World War II.

He was a native of Southampton County, and had resided here for the last seven years. He was a son of Albert Thomas and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Galtress Raiford.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alton Rudd of Norfolk, three brothers, Francis and Rudolph, also of Norfolk and Randolph Raiford, U.S.M.C.

Private Raiford was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church of Franklin.

The body was removed to the Graham Funeral Home, Jackson and Jefferson Streets, South Norfolk, where funeral services will be conducted Thursday [5 September 1946] afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment will be in Black Creek Cemetery.

[Publication: Ledger-Star, Norfolk, Virginia]
[Date: 3 September 1946]
[Page: 16]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Field   | Information                                                    |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name    | Vernie Roland Raiford                                          |
| Age     | 21                                                             |
| Birth   | 16 March 1925; Southampton County                              |
| Death   | 3 September 1946; 3039 Strathmore Street, Chesterfield Heights |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                             | Relationship   | Residence                |
|----------------------------------|----------------|--------------------------|
| Vernie Roland Raiford            | Decedent       | Norfolk, Virginia        |
| Albert Thomas Raiford            | Father         | Not specified            |
| Mary Elizabeth Galtress Raiford  | Mother         | Not specified            |
| Mrs. Alton Rudd                  | Sister         | Norfolk                  |
| Francis Raiford                  | Brother        | Norfolk                  |
| Rudolph Raiford                  | Brother        | Norfolk                  |
| Randolph Raiford                 | Brother        | Not specified (U.S.M.C.) |
## Publication Details

| Field         | Information                    |
|---------------|--------------------------------|
| Publication   | Ledger-Star, Norfolk, Virginia |
| Date          | 3 September 1946               |
| Page          | 16                             |
## Other relevant information

Private Raiford was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church of Franklin.