### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mrs. Hester Emlet Vick, 67, widow of C. L. Vick, died on 22 Jun 1942. She was a long-time resident of the Newsoms community and sister of Laura Cutchins from Portsmouth. Mrs. Vick was born on 23 Apr 1875 in Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Mrs. Hester Emlet Vick were held on an unknown date. Burial took place at an unknown location. ### Transcript Hester Emlet Story 23 APR 1875 - 22 JUNE 1942 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWSOMS Mrs. Hester Emlet Vick, 67, widow of C. L. Vick and resident of the Newsoms community for many years; sister of Laura Cutchins, of Portsmouth. Publication: The Portsmouth Star Date: 24 Jun 1942 Page: 3 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 23 APR 1875 - Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 22 JUNE 1942 - Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mrs. Hester Emlet Vick | |---------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 67 | | Birth | 23 APR 1875; Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 22 JUNE 1942; Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------| | Mrs. Hester Emlet Vick | Decedent | Newsoms community | | C. L. Vick | Husband (deceased) | Unknown | | Laura Cutchins | Sister | Portsmouth | ### Publication Details | Detail | Information | |-------------------|----------------------| | Publication | The Portsmouth Star | | Date | 24 Jun 1942 | | Page | 3 | | Location | Portsmouth, Virginia | ### Other Relevant Information Decedent was a long-time resident of the Newsoms community and had a sister named Laura Cutchins from Portsmouth. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Hester Emlet Vick, aged 67, died on 22 Jun 1942 at her daughter's home. She was the widow of C. L. Vick and mother to Mary, Lilie, Luther, Dellie, William, and Eddie. She had numerous grandchildren and siblings. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services were held on 24 Jun 1942. Burial took place at Newsoms Cemetery in Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia. ## Transcript of the Edited Obituary Hester Emlet Story 23 April 1875 - 22 June 1942 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Hester Emlet Vick Franklin, June 23. - Mrs. Hester Emlet Vick, 67, resident of Newsoms community for many years, died at the home of her daughter Tuesday morning after an illness of a few weeks. She was the widow of C. L. Vick and daughter of the late Robert and Lottie Ann Babb Story, of Newsoms community. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Vick, of Boykins, and Mrs. Lilie Porter, of Newsoms; four sons, Luther, Dellie and William Vick, of Newsoms, and Eddie Vick, of Courtland; 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Laura Cutchins, of Portsmouth, and three brothers, Tula Story, of Boykins, and William and Tommie Story, of Newsoms. Funeral services will be held at the residence near Newsoms on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Rev. F. L. Baker. Burial will be in Newsoms Cemetery. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 24 June 1942 Page 17 Obituary for Hester Emlet Vick NEWSOMS - Mrs. Hester Emlet Vick, 67, widow of C. L. Vick and resident of the Newsoms community for many years; sister of Laura Cutchins, of Portsmouth. Portsmouth, Virginia The Portsmouth Star 24 June 1942 Page 3 Article clipped from The Portsmouth Star -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 23 April 1875 - Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 22 June 1942 - Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |----------------------------|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Hester Emlet Vick | 67 years | 23 April 1875; Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | 22 June 1942; Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Hester Emlet Vick | Decedent | Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | C. L. Vick | Spouse (deceased) | N/A | | Robert Story | Father (deceased) | N/A | | Lottie Ann Babb Story | Mother (deceased) | N/A | | Mary Vick | Daughter | Boykins, Virginia | | Mrs. Lilie Porter | Daughter | Newsoms, Virginia | | Luther Vick | Son | Newsoms, Virginia | | Dellie Vick | Son | Newsoms, Virginia | | William Vick | Son | Newsoms, Virginia | | Eddie Vick | Son | Courtland, Virginia | | 28 grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | 1 great-grandchild | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Mrs. Laura Cutchins | Sister | Portsmouth, Virginia | | Tula Story | Brother | Boykins, Virginia | | William Story | Brother | Newsoms, Virginia | | Tommie Story | Brother | Newsoms, Virginia | ## Publication Details | Detail | Information | |----------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 24 June 1942 | | Source | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page | 17 | | Source | The Portsmouth Star | | Page | 3 | ## Other Relevant Information - Hester Emlet Vick was a long-time resident of the Newsoms community. - She had a significant family presence with multiple children and grandchildren. - Her funeral was conducted by Rev. F.L. Baker. - Burial took place at Newsoms Cemetery in Southampton County.