Benjamin L. R. Warren. PETERSBURG, VA., April 9.- Benjachin Luther Rice Warren, aged about sixty -five years, died last evening at his home in Commerce Street. He had been afflicted with blindness from infancy, but took deep interest in church work. The family came to Petersburg about five years ago from Southampton County. Deceased is survived by his widow and two children, Clarke M. and Miss Novella J. Warren, both of this city. Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 10 Apr, 1915 Page 5 Obituary for Benjamin Luther Rice Warren ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary Benjamin Luther Rice Warren, aged about 65, died on 8 April 1915 at his home in Commerce Street, Petersburg, VA. Blind from infancy, he was deeply involved in church work. The family had moved from Southampton County five years prior. He was survived by his widow and two children. ### Narrative summary of funeral services No funeral or burial details were provided in the obituary. ### The Edited Obituary Benjamin L. R. Warren. PETERSBURG, VA., 9 April - Benjamin Luther Rice Warren, aged about sixty-five years, died last evening at his home in Commerce Street. He had been afflicted with blindness from infancy, but took deep interest in church work. The family came to Petersburg about five years ago from Southampton County. Deceased is survived by his widow and two children, Clarke M. and Miss Novella J. Warren, both of this city. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Benjamin Luther Rice Warren | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | about 65 | | Birth | 1850 (estimated); Unknown | | Death | 8 April 1915; Petersburg, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Benjamin Luther Rice Warren | Decedent | Petersburg, VA | | Unknown | Spouse | Petersburg, VA | | Clarke M. Warren | Child | Petersburg, VA | | Novella J. Warren | Child | Petersburg, VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Benjamin Luther Rice Warren had been afflicted with blindness from infancy. 2. He took deep interest in church work despite his blindness. 3. The family moved to Petersburg about five years before his death. 4. They had previously lived in Southampton County. ### Publication Details | Fact | Detail | |--------|-------------------------| | Place | Richmond, Virginia | | Name | Richmond Times-Dispatch | | Date | 10 Apr 1915 | | Page | 5 |