## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Charles L. Rawles, 63, a prominent citizen of Holland, died on 4 Jan 1927 after a lingering illness. He was survived by three sisters and a half-sister from various locations including Holland, Gates County, N.C., Bethlehem, Liberty Spring, and Franklin.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services were conducted at Holland Christian Church by Rev. Dr. N. G. Newman on 6 Jan 1927 at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in the Holland Cemetery.

## Transcript

CHARLES L RAWLES

1 JUN 1867 - 4 JAN 1927
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CHARLES L. RAWLES 

Suffolk, Jan. 5.-Charles L. Rawles, 63, a prominent citizen of Holland, died last night [4 JAN 1927] after a lingering illness.

He is survived by three sisters, Miss Hontas Rawles, of Holland, Mrs. Leslie Everett, of Gates County, N. C., Mrs. Junius Folk of Bethlehem, and Mrs. Charles Byrd, of Liberty Spring, and a half sister, Mrs. J. B. Vaughan, of Franklin. 

Funeral services will be conducted at Holland Christian Church, by the Rev. Dr. N. G. Newman, Thursday afternoon [6 JAN 1927] at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in the Holland Cemetery.

Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginian-Pilot
06 Jan 1927
Page 4
Obituary for L RAWLES

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[Birth:  1 JUN 1867 - Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]
[Death:  4 JAN 1927 - Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Charles L. Rawles                                      |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 63                                                     |
| Birth   | 1 JUN 1867; Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA |
| Death   | 4 JAN 1927; Nansemond County, Virginia, USA            |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                 | Relationship   | Residence          |
|----------------------|----------------|--------------------|
| Charles L. Rawles    | Decedent       | Holland            |
| Hontas Rawles        | Sister         | Holland            |
| Mrs. Leslie Everett  | Sister         | Gates County, N.C. |
| Mrs. Junius Folk     | Sister         | Bethlehem          |
| Mrs. Charles Byrd    | Sister         | Liberty Spring     |
| Mrs. J. B. Vaughan   | Half Sister    | Franklin           |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper           | The Virginian-Pilot |
|---------------------|---------------------|
| Publication Date    | 06 Jan 1927         |
| Page                | 4                   |
| Location            | Norfolk, Virginia   |
## Other Relevant Information

Charles L. Rawles was described as a prominent citizen of Holland. He died after a lingering illness. The funeral services were scheduled for a Thursday afternoon.

## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Charles L. Rawles, 63, a prominent citizen of Holland, died on 4 Jan 1927 after a lingering illness. He was survived by three sisters and a half-sister. Charles was born on 1 Jun 1867 in Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Charles L. Rawles were conducted on 6 Jan 1927 at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Dr. N.G. Newman. Interment followed in Holland Cemetery.

## Transcript

Charles L Rawles  

1 JUN 1867 - 4 JAN 1927  
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CHARLES L. RAWLES  

Suffolk, Jan. 5. Charles L. Rawles, 63, a prominent citizen of Holland, died last night [4 JAN 1927] after a lingering illness.  

He is survived by three sisters, Miss Hontas Rawles, of Holland, Mrs. Leslie Everett, of Gates County, N.C., Mrs. Junius Folk of Bethlehem, and Mrs. Charles Byrd, of Liberty Spring, and a half sister, Mrs. J.B. Vaughan, of Franklin.  

Funeral services will be conducted at Holland Christian Church by the Rev. Dr. N.G. Newman Thursday afternoon [6 JAN 1927] at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in the Holland Cemetery.

[Age in obituary is not consistent with records. Should be 60.]  

Norfolk, Virginia  
The Virginian-Pilot  
6 Jan 1927  
Page 4  
Obituary for L RAWLES  

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[Birth: 1 JUN 1867 - Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]  
[Death: 4 JAN 1927 - Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]  

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name:    | Charles L. Rawles                                      |
|----------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Age:     | 63 (stated in obituary), 60 (calculated from dates)    |
| Birth:   | 1 Jun 1867; Holy Neck, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA |
| Death:   | 4 Jan 1927; Nansemond County, Virginia, USA            |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                  | Relationship   | Residence          |
|-----------------------|----------------|--------------------|
| Charles L. Rawles     | Decedent       | Holland            |
| Miss Hontas Rawles    | Sister         | Holland            |
| Mrs. Leslie Everett   | Sister         | Gates County, N.C. |
| Mrs. Junius Folk      | Sister         | Bethlehem          |
| Mrs. Charles Byrd     | Sister         | Liberty Spring     |
| Mrs. J.B. Vaughan     | Half-sister    | Franklin           |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper           | Date         | Page |
|---------------------|--------------|------|
| The Virginian-Pilot | 6 Jan 1927   | 4    |
## Other Relevant Information

Charles Lee Rawls was born on 1 Jun 1867 in Nansemond County, VA and died on 4 Jan 1927 in Nansemond County at age 59 due to Tuberculosis of the lungs. He remained single and sold the family farm to pursue work as a real estate agent.