** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Robert Franklin Smith, born 14 Sep 1857 in Gates, North Carolina, died 1 Jul 1940 in Williamsburg, Virginia, aged 83. He was survived by seven daughters, five sons, 45 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services for Robert Franklin Smith were held on 3 Jul 1940. Burial occurred in the family cemetery near Somerton. --- **Transcript** Robert Franklin Smith 14 September 1857 - 1 July 1940 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert F. Smith Dies From Heart Attack Robert F. Smith, aged 83, died yesterday afternoon at 6:30 o’clock of a heart attack. He is survived by seven daughters and five sons, Mrs. Eva M. King, and Mrs. A. B. Jernigan, of Gates, N.C.; Mrs. J. J. Gray of Norfolk; Mrs. Sadie Howell and Mrs. Lamb Howell of Eure, N.C.; Mrs. W. H. Whitley and Mrs. M. N. Babb, of Newport News; R. B. Smith of Suffolk; J. W. and J. H. Smith of the U.S.S. Lydonia; Irving J. Smith, of Franklin; and Harry L. Smith of Newport News; 45 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 8:30 o’clock [3 July 1940] at the Somerton Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. F.A. Holden. Burial will be in the family cemetery near Somerton. Suffolk, Virginia News-Herald Volume 18, Number 86 2 July 1940 Page 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 14 September 1857 - Gates, North Carolina, United States] [Death: 1 July 1940 - Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, USA] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Robert Franklin Smith | |---------|------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 83 years | | Birth | 14 September 1857; Gates, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 1 July 1940; Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-----------------------|----------------------|------------------------| | Robert Franklin Smith | Decedent | N/A | | Mrs. Eva M. King | Daughter | Gates, North Carolina | | Mrs. A. B. Jernigan | Daughter | Gates, North Carolina | | Mrs. J. J. Gray | Daughter | Norfolk, Virginia | | Mrs. Sadie Howell | Daughter | Eure, North Carolina | | Mrs. Lamb Howell | Daughter | Eure, North Carolina | | Mrs. W. H. Whitley | Daughter | Newport News, Virginia | | Mrs. M. N. Babb | Daughter | Newport News, Virginia | | R. B. Smith | Son | Suffolk, Virginia | | J. W. Smith | Son | U.S.S. Lydonia | | J. H. Smith | Son | U.S.S. Lydonia | | Irving J. Smith | Son | Franklin, Virginia | | Harry L. Smith | Son | Newport News, Virginia | | 45 Grandchildren | Grandchildren | N/A | | 4 Great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | N/A | --- ** Publication Details** | Publication Name | Location | Volume | Number | Date | |----------------------|---------------------|------------|------------|------------| | News-Herald | Suffolk, Virginia | Volume 18 | Number 86 | 2 Jul 1940 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** All dates in the transcript align with their respective days of the week for the year provided (e.g., Tuesday for publication date). ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Franklin Smith, born 14 Sep 1857 in Gates, North Carolina, died 1 Jul 1940 in Williamsburg, Virginia at age 83. He was survived by seven daughters, five sons, 45 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Robert Franklin Smith was buried in the family cemetery near Somerton on 3 Jul 1940. ### Transcript **Robert Franklin Smith** 14 September 1857 – 1 July 1940 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Robert F. Smith Dies From Heart Attack** Robert F. Smith, aged 83, died yesterday afternoon at 6:30 o’clock of a heart attack. He is survived by seven daughters and five sons: Mrs. Eva M. King and Mrs. A. B. Jernigan of Gates, N.C.; Mrs. J. J. Gray of Norfolk; Mrs. Sadie Howell and Mrs. Lamb Howell of Eure, N.C.; Mrs. W. H. Whitley and Mrs. M. N. Babb of Newport News; R. B. Smith of Suffolk; J. W. and J. H. Smith of the U.S.S Lydonia; Irving J. Smith of Franklin; and Harry L. Smith of Newport News; 45 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 8:30 o’clock at the Somerton Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. F. A. Holden [on 3 July 1940]. Burial will be in the family cemetery near Somerton. [Robert F. Smith died in Eastern State Hospital after a commitment of over 13 years.] [Cause of Death: Multiple lung abscesses due to prostate hypertrophy] Suffolk, Virginia News-Herald Volume 18, Number 86 2 July 1940 Page 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 14 September 1857 – Gates, North Carolina, United States] [Death: 1 July 1940 – Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, USA] ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Franklin Smith | |----------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 83 years | | Birth | 14 September 1857; Gates, North Carolina, United States | | Death | 1 July 1940; Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, USA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-----------------------|------------------------|------------------------| | Robert Franklin Smith | Decedent | N/A | | Mrs. Eva M. King | Daughter | Gates, North Carolina | | Mrs. A. B. Jernigan | Daughter | Gates, North Carolina | | Mrs. J. J. Gray | Daughter | Norfolk, Virginia | | Mrs. Sadie Howell | Daughter | Eure, North Carolina | | Mrs. Lamb Howell | Daughter | Eure, North Carolina | | Mrs. W. H. Whitley | Daughter | Newport News, Virginia | | Mrs. M. N. Babb | Daughter | Newport News, Virginia | | R. B. Smith | Son | Suffolk, Virginia | | J. W. Smith | Son | U.S.S Lydonia | | J. H. Smith | Son | U.S.S Lydonia | | Irving J. Smith | Son | Franklin, Virginia | | Harry L. Smith | Son | Newport News, Virginia | | 45 Grandchildren | Grandchildren | N/A | | 4 Great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | N/A | ### Publication Details | Publication Name | Volume Number | Issue Number | Date | |----------------------|------------------------|---------------------|-------------| | Suffolk News-Herald | Volume 18 | Number 86 | 2 July 1940 | ### Other Relevant Information Robert F. Smith died in Eastern State Hospital after a commitment of over 13 years due to multiple lung abscesses caused by prostate hypertrophy.