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Filename	Date	Submitter
Helen Elmira (RAWLS; Mrs. Jacob B. {Sr.}) BARNES ~ Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 18 Mar 1966, Suffolk, age 74 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Sep 2012	Bruce Saunders
Virginia Lee (RAIFORD; Mrs. Robert S.) BAUM, of Norfolk ~ b. 5 Feb 1908, Franklin, d. 3 Apr 1990, Virginia Beach ~ interred in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk	Sep 2019	Bruce Saunders
Irma Rose (HALL RAWLS; Mrs. Charles A.) BELL, former Union Camp employee ~ formerly of Lawrenceville & Franklin ~ New Bern, NC native, d. 5 Jul 1982, at home, Portsmouth, age 53 ~ interred in Southampton Memorial Park	Dec 2014	Bruce Saunders
Ann Louise BRETT, daughter of Dennis L. & Augusta O. (RAYMOND) BRETT ~ d. 4 Jul 1941, age 1 day ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Dec 2009	Bruce Saunders
Augusta Osbourne (RAYMOND; Mrs. Dennis L.) BRETT ~ NC native, d. 7 Dec 1965, Franklin, age 55 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Dec 2011	Bruce Saunders
Dean (RAMSEY; Mrs. Joseph M.) BURGESS ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 9 Aug 1970, Richmond, age 40 ~ interred in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland	Mar 2011	Bruce Saunders
Elizabeth Corrine (RAWLS; Mrs. J. Winston) CAMP, of Ivor, retired teacher ~ b. 28 Feb 1909, Franklin, d. 5 Aug 2000, Chester ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Jul 2020	Bruce Saunders
Carrie Nell (RAIFORD; Mrs. Lee) CARROLL ~ b. 27 Sep 1893, Southampton Co., d. 31 Oct 1969, Suffolk ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk	Apr 2024	Bruce Saunders
Margaret Otelia (RABY; Mrs. Henry B.) CLARK ~ b. 14 Jun 1916, d. 10 May 2000 ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Jul 2020	Bruce Saunders
Annie Mae (RAIFORD; Mrs. Linwood) COOK ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 24 Mar 1935, at home, near Ivor, age 29 ~ interred in Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery	Feb 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Ann Bettie (RAWLS; Mrs. John C.) COTTON ~ b. circa 1878, Southampton Co., d. 6 Mar 1907 ~ listed in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery	Jan 2024	Matt Harris
Sarah Cornelia (RAWLS; Mrs. Allen) DAUGHTREY ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 10 Jan 1923, at son's home, Franklin, age 71 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Aug 2009	Bruce Saunders
Elizabeth Anah (RAWLS; Mrs. John R.) DILLON ~ b. "Rose Hill Farm," Southampton Co., d. 4 Dec 1944, at home, Franklin, age 81 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jul 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Samantha "Mac" (RAYNOR; Mrs. Louis H.) DUNLOW, of Boykins ~ Mount Olive, NC native, d. 2 Sep 1987, Roanoke Rapids, NC, age 76 ~ interred in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins	Sep 2011	Bruce Saunders
Annie Lee (RAIFORD; Mrs. John A.) EDWARDS ~ b. 25 May 1871, Southampton Co., d. 20 Jun 1939, Suffolk ~ interred in the EDWARDS family cemetery, Unity Rd.	Feb 2010	Anne Marie Piland &	Bruce Saunders
Eva Augusta (PERSON RAWLS; Mrs. Benjamin D.) ELLIS ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 29 Jan 1944, at home, near Drewryville, age 73 ~ interred in Person’s Methodist Church Cemetery, near Adam's Grove	May 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Mamie (RAYMOND; Mrs. Joseph M.) FORTUNE, of Newport News ~ NY native, d. 21 Dec 1958, Williamsburg, age 93 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2017	Bruce Saunders
Talitha Janie (RAWLES; Mrs. John A.) FULGHAM, of Norfolk Co. ~ b. 23 Jul 1875, Southampton Co., d. 6 Sep 1949, Williamsburg ~ interred in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, near Windsor	Jun 2022	Matt Harris
Ida Elma (RAIFORD; Mrs. Thomas Sr.) GALTRESS, of Franklin ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 19 Jun 1987, age 78 ~ interred in Southampton Memorial Park	May 2012	Bruce Saunders
Mary Keton (RAIFORD; Mrs. Clifford N.) GIBSON, of Norfolk ~ b. 25 Jan 1887, Southampton Co., 6 Mar 1963, Norfolk ~ interred in the RAIFORD family cemetery, near Unity	Oct 2009	Bruce Saunders
Okie Irene (RAIFORD; Mrs. Lewis W.) GRIFFITH, Trinity (NC) H.S. teacher ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 31 Oct 1961, Durham, NC, age 64 ~ interred in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley	Apr 2012	Bruce Saunders
Bettie (STORY RAIFORD; Mrs. James H.) HARGRAVE ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 9 Oct 1932, at home, near Walters, age 52 ~ interred in the Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery	Sep 2018	Bruce Saunders
Sarah Catherine "Kate" (RAWLS; Mrs. Starkey S.) HARRELL, formerly of Franklin ~ b. 17 Apr 1828, Isle of Wight Co., d. 28 Apr 1922, at niece's home, Churchland ~ interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms	Aug 2009	Bruce Saunders
Alice Pattie (RAWLS; Mrs. Isaac E.) HOWELL, of Franklin ~ b. 28 Jun 1859, Carrsville, d. 29 Jul 1947 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Apr 2013	Bruce Saunders
Laura (RAINEY; Mrs. Thomas F.) HUNDLEY ~ Dinwiddie Co. native, d. 20 Mar 1970, Franklin, age 80 ~ interred in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley	Mar 2011	Bruce Saunders
Henrietta (RAWLS; Mrs. William H. {I}) JENKINS ~ d. 22 Apr 1937, at home, Franklin, age 71 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2013	Bruce Saunders
Susan "Susie" (RAWLS; Mrs. John R.L. {Sr.}) JOHNSON ~ b. 17 Jan 1869, Nansemond Co., d. 25 Jan 1954, at home, Williamsburg ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Dec 2015	Bruce Saunders
Idonia (RAWLS; Mrs. William M. Sr.) JONES, lifelong resident of Nansemond Co. ~ b. 19 Jun 1871, Nansemond Co., d. 19 Jan 1949, at home, near South Quay ~ interred in the Poplar Spring Cemetery (Annex 2, Plot 223), Franklin	Apr 2013	Bruce Saunders
Sara V. (RAWLINGS; Mrs. Darden W. {Sr.}) JONES ~ Capron native, d. 8 Sep 1966, Norfolk, age 51 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Sep 2012	Bruce Saunders
Trecie Odell (RAWLS; Mrs. John P.) JONES, of Franklin ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 13 Jun 1943, at daughter's home, Franklin, age 70 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Aug 2013	Bruce Saunders
Lula Mason (RAIFORD; Mrs. "Bill" William S.) LOWE ~ b. 20 Sep 1879, Southampton Co., d. 8 Jul 1962, Petersburg ~ interred in the LOWE family cemetery, Corinth Rd.	Mar 2023	Matt Harris
Carrie (RAWLS VICK; Mrs. Garnet) MILES, lifelong resident of Franklin ~ d. Dec 1980, Norfolk, age 86 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2010	Bruce Saunders
Minnie B. (RAWLS HOWELL; Mrs. James L.) MOREL ~ Nansemond Co. native, suicide 9 Jun 1921, at home, Franklin, age 49 ~ interred in , Franklin	Jul 2009	Bruce Saunders
Miriam Elizabeth "Myra" MUMFORD [MUNFORD], 1893-1902 ~ daughter of Moody A. Sr. & Susie (RAIFORD) MUNFORD ~ likely interred in the RAIFORD-MUNFORD family cemetery, Corinth	Mar 2009	Matt Harris
Eugenia (RAMSEY; Mrs. William M.) MYERS ~ Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 30 Nov 1980, Newport News, age 71 ~ interred in Mill Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery	Dec 2010	Bruce Saunders
Ethel Temperance (RAIFORD; Mrs. Allen J.) NEAVE ~ d. 5 Jun 1956, near Guilford, NC ~ interred in Deep River Friends Church Cemetery, High Point, NC	May 2009	Bruce Saunders
Frances Cleopatra (RAIFORD; Mrs. C. Edward Jr.) NEAVE, Corinth Friends Meeting historian ~ b. 16 Mar 1921, Southampton Co., d. 9 Feb 2000, Franklin ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Jul 2020	Bruce Saunders
Verlinda Tabitha "Linnie" (RAIFORD; Mrs. Charles E. Sr.) NEAVE ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 1 Nov 1950, at home, near Ivor, age 69 ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Dec 2016	Bruce Saunders
Hattie Louise (ROSE; Mrs. R. Bernard Jr.) O'BERRY ~ b. 8 Apr 1937, Nansemond Co., d. 1 Nov 2000, Norfolk ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jul 2020	Bruce Saunders
Diane Christine (RAWLS; Mrs. William T.) PACE ~ b. 14 Sep 1881, Sussex Co., d. 27 Dec 1959, at home, Franklin ~ interred in , Franklin	Dec 2017	Bruce Saunders
Lucille Anthelia (RITTER; Mrs. Archer W.) PEDEN, of Ivor ~ b. 18 Nov 1917, Southampton Co., d. 11 Oct 2000, Suffolk ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Jul 2020	Bruce Saunders
"Mollie" Mary Burgess (RAIFORD; Mrs. S.J. "Candy") POWELL ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 7 Apr 1963, at daughter's home, near Franklin, age 86 ~ interred in the Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery	Sep 2018	Bruce Saunders
Catherine J. (PIERCE; Mrs. Richard) RABY ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 19 Feb 1931, Suffolk, age 49 ~ interred in the Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery	Sep 2018	Bruce Saunders
Ada Jane (HEDGEPETH; Mrs. William H.) RAIFORD ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 27 Jun 1939, at home, Corinth, age circa 74 ~ interred in Corinth Friends (RAIFORD-BRADSHAW) Cemetery, near Corinth	May 2018	Bruce Saunders
Almedia (BOWDEN; Mrs. George W.) RAIFORD obit · death certificate ~ b. 7 Nov 1848, Isle of Wight Co.; d. 5 Jan 1920, at home, Corinth ~ interred in the Corinth Friends Meeting (RAIFORD/BRADSHAW) Cemetery, Corinth	Dec 2008	Matt Harris & Bruce Saunders
Anise Hazel (RAIFORD; Mrs. Fabius) RAIFORD ~ d. 25 Feb 1962, age 88 ~ interred in the family cemetery, near Ivor	Aug 2009	Bruce Saunders
Anna (BABB; Mrs. Mills E.) RAIFORD ~ b. 13 Nov 1852, near Windsor, d. 19 Jul 1930, at home, Corinth ~ interred in Corinth Friends (RAIFORD/BRADSHAW) Cemetery	Feb 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Ashby Gordon RAIFORD, of Suffolk ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 26 Nov 1970, Suffolk, age 65 ~ interred in Oakwood Cemetery, Surry	Mar 2011	Bruce Saunders
Beulah Mason (DAVES; Mrs. Morgan B.) RAIFORD, formerly of Franklin ~ Sabot, Goochland Co. native, d. 9 Nov 1948, Philadelphia, age 30 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Feb 2013	Bruce Saunders
E. Jerome RAIFORD, of Petersburg, hardware store clerk ~ b. 2 Oct 1889, Southampton Co., d. 27 Jan 1950, Franklin ~ interred in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg	Nov 2022	Matt Harris
Edward Jackson RAIFORD, of Corinth, farmer ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 16 May 1923, at nephew's home, Sedley, age 69 ~ interred in Corinth Friends Meeting (RAIFORD/BRADSHAW) Cemetery	Jun 2017	Bruce Saunders
Edwin Walter RAIFORD, farmer ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 1 Dec 1920, at home, Corinth, age 80 ~ interred in Corinth Friends (RAIFORD/BRADSHAW) Cemetery	Dec 2008	Matt Harris & Bruce Saunders
Elizabeth Frances "Bettie" (BABB; Mrs. Edward J.) RAIFORD ~ b. 14 Feb 1861, Isle of Wight Co., d. 7 Aug 1920, at home, Corinth ~ interred in Corinth Friends (RAIFORD/BRADSHAW) Cemetery	Dec 2008	Matt Harris & Bruce Saunders
Elizabeth "Lizzie" (ROBERTS; Mrs. William G.) RAIFORD, of Corinth ~ Montgomery Co., PA native, d. 6 Apr 1927, Monroe, NC, age 64 ~ interred in Corinth Friends (RAIFORD/BRADSHAW) Cemetery	May 2010	Bruce Saunders
Ella Dora (HEDGEPETH; Mrs. Wm. Burgess) RAIFORD, ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 8 Aug 1947, at home, Ivor, age 75 ~ interred in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley	Aug 2009	Bruce Saunders
Emmett RAIFORD, retired farmer ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 1 Feb 1970, Franklin, age 73 ~ interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms	Mar 2011	Bruce Saunders
Herman Clyde RAIFORD, of Durham, NC ~ retired secretary-director of the Durham YMCA & Boys Camp ~ Ivor native, d. 23 Jul 1967, Franklin, age 68 ~ interred in Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery, Stokes Co., NC	Aug 2019	Bruce Saunders
James Presley RAIFORD, retired farmer ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 21 Jun 1965, Suffolk, age 82 ~ interred in Millfield Baptist Church Cemetery	Dec 2011	Bruce Saunders
"Jerry" Jeremiah Johnson RAIFORD, retired farmer ~ b. 24 Nov 1887, Southampton Co., d. 25 Apr 1971, Newport News ~ interred in the JONES family cemetery, Broadwater Rd.	May 2023	Matt Harris
Jesse Thomas RAIFORD, Atlantic City-area teacher ~ b. Corinth, Southampton Co., d. 7 Jan 1960, Philadelphia, PA, age 60 ~ interred in NJ	Feb 2012	Bruce Saunders
John Tyler RAIFORD, farmer, Confederate veteran ~ b. 17 Dec 1847, Southampton Co., d. 23 Feb 1932, at home, Corinth ~ interred in the RAIFORD family cemetery, Seacock Chapel Rd.	Jan 2024	Matt Harris
Joseph Cheyney RAIFORD, retired farmer, agricultural & civic leader ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 14 Oct 1972, at home, Ivor, age 63 ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Mar 2017	Matt Harris
"Juniatta" Frances (BRISTOW/BRISTER RAIFORD; Mrs. Aquilla) RAIFORD ~ obit · death certificate ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 23 Aug 1919 ~ interred in the family cemetery (site unknown)	Aug 2013	Matt Harris
Junius Aaron RAIFORD, d. 13 Oct 1941, age 29 ~ interred in the RAIFORD family cemetery, near Sedley	May 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Levi Philip RAIFORD, farmer ~ b. 23 Jul 1844, Southampton Co., d. 4 Mar 1932, at home, Corinth ~ interred in the RAIFORD family cemetery, Seacock Chapel Rd.	Jan 2024	Matt Harris
Lillie/Lily Virtley RAIFORD, of near Zuni, civic & church leader ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 13 Jul 1956, Gloucester Co. ~ interred in the RAIFORD family cemetery	Jul 2009	Bruce Saunders
"Lizzie" Elizabeth (BRADSHAW; Mrs. R. Hudson) RAIFORD, of the Franklin area ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 9 Feb 1954, Franklin, age 71 ~ interred in the Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery	Sep 2018	Bruce Saunders
Lora Katherine (BURGESS; Mrs. Rufus L. {Sr.}) RAIFORD, formerly of Sedley & Franklin ~ Scottsville native, d. 5 Apr 1963, Atlanta, GA, age 83 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Dec 2015	Bruce Saunders
Ludora (BARNES; Mrs. Charles E.) RAIFORD ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 23 Dec 1940, at home, Corinth, age 68 ~ interred in the RAIFORD family cemetery	May 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Margaret Elizabeth "Betty" (WORRELL HATFIELD; Mrs. Giles) RAIFORD ~ obit · death certificate ~ b. 26 Sep 1855, Southampton Co., d. 5 Jan 1937, at daughter's home, Black Creek ~ interred in the CORBITT family cemetery	Apr 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Martha Elizabeth (RAIFORD; Mrs. Henry) RAIFORD ~ b. 23 Jun 1842, Southampton Co., d. 20 Jun 1924, at daughter's home, Sedley ~ marked in the RAIFORD-MUNFORD Cemetery, near Corinth ~ see also her Confederate Widow's Pension	Jul 2009	Bruce Saunders
Mary B. (HOWES; Mrs. Elias W.) RAIFORD, formerly of Ivor ~ Richmond, IN native, d. 19 Feb 1972, St. Petersburg, FL, age 78 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Dec 2015	Bruce Saunders
Mary Jane RAIFORD, d. 17 Oct 1934, Franklin, age 4 ~ daughter of Edward F. & Ethel J. (COPELAND) RAIFORD, of Box Elder ~ interred in Somerton Friends' Meeting Cemetery	Apr 2010	Bruce Saunders
Mary Lou RAIFORD, of Dinwiddie Co., retired Prince Edward Co. teacher ~ b. 6 Jun 1898, Southampton Co., d. 13 Mar 1973, Petersburg, age 74 ~ interred in Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, Green Bay	Aug 2016	Bruce Saunders
Merritt Lee RAIFORD, retired farmer, Confederate veteran ~ b. 19 Aug 1843, Southampton Co., d. 6 Mar 1925, at home, near Burdette ~ interred in a RAIFORD family cemetery, Black Creek Rd.	Jun 2016	Matt Harris
Milton RAIFORD, laborer ~ accidentally shot himself Sep 1879, near Berlin, age 24	Feb 2019	Matt Harris
Nellie Norton (BULLS; Mrs. Robert B.) RAIFORD ~ Franklin native, d. 28 Jul 1970, Franklin, age 78 ~ interred in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley	Mar 2011	Bruce Saunders
Robert Allen RAIFORD, retired farmer ~ b. 22 Oct 1882, Southampton Co., d. 12 Apr 1962, at home, Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Aug 2013	Bruce Saunders
Robert Edmund RAIFORD, of Ocean View, retired fishing boat operator ~ b. 5 Mar 1876, Isle of Wight Co., d. 17 Sep 1953, Tappahannock, Essex Co. ~ entombed in Forest Lawn Mausoleum, Norfolk	Nov 2022	Matt Harris
Robert Hudson RAIFORD, of the Franklin area, retired Camp carpenter ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 11 Jan 1948, Kempsville, age 65 ~ interred in the Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery	Sep 2018	Bruce Saunders
Dr. Rufus Livius RAIFORD (Sr.), founder of Raiford Memorial Hospital ~ b. Conley, Southampton Co., d. 26 Jun 1948, at home, Franklin, age 67 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jan 2013	Bruce Saunders
Sarah Frances "Fannie" (BARNES; Mrs. Wm. "Willie" N.) RAIFORD ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 18 Jan 1970, Ypsilanti, MI, age 90 ~ interred in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley	Feb 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Susannah Jane "Sue" (FARLEY; Mrs. T. Philip) RAIFORD, formerly of Corinth ~ former NC teacher and teacher & principal at Corinth Academy ~ b. Randolph Co., NC, d. 3 Sep 1946, at daughter's home, Alexandria ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	May 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Theodore Philip RAIFORD, Ivor farmer and meat packer ~ Southampton Co. native?, d. 7 Oct 1940, Franklin, age 62 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Mar 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
William Goodwin RAIFORD ~ b. 1 May 1860, near Corinth, d. 24 Jun 1927, at home (birthplace) ~ interred in Corinth Friends (RAIFORD/BRADSHAW) Cemetery	Jun 2010	Bruce Saunders
William Henry RAIFORD ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 6 Feb 1942, at home, Corinth, age 85 ~ interred in Corinth Friends (RAIFORD-BRADSHAW) Cemetery, near Corinth	May 2018	Bruce Saunders
William 'Henry' RAIFORD, pipefitter, Army veteran of WW-II ~ b. 23 Feb 1916, Southampton Co., suicide 18 Aug 1969, Suffolk ~ interred in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Driver	May 2023	Matt Harris
"Willie" William Nicholson RAIFORD, retired farmer ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 1 Feb 1966, at home, age 82 ~ interred in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley	Sep 2012	Bruce Saunders
Benjamin Leigh RAIKES, retired N&W R.R. track foreman ~ Prince Edward Co. native, d. 19 Jan 1936, at home, Ivor, age 64 ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Dec 2016	Bruce Saunders
Barbara Lou RAILEY, retired concierge, former teacher ~ b. 28 Dec 1939, Franklin, d. 7 Aug 2000, at home, Williamsburg ~ interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms	Jul 2020	Bruce Saunders
James Goodman RAILEY, d. 18 Apr 1954, age 81 ~ interred in the BRYANT family cemetery, Statesville	Jun 2012	Bruce Saunders
John Richard RAILEY, retired from Severn Peanut Co. ~ civic leader & former Severn, NC town commissioner ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 4 Oct 1987, age 79 ~ interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms	Sep 2011	Bruce Saunders
Lydia Elizabeth (BRYANT; Mrs. James G.) RAILEY, d. 2 Apr 1957, age 81 ~ interred in the BRYANT family cemetery, Statesville	Jul 2009	Bruce Saunders
Mary Robertson (FOUSHEE; Mrs. Marvin J.) RAILEY, of Como, NC ~ b. Amherst Co., d. 15 Sep 1959, Suffolk, age 77 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2014	Bruce Saunders
Russell Brett "Hap" RAILEY, retired chief deputy sheriff, former Supervisor ~ b. 7 Aug 1911, Southampton Co., d. 4 Jan 2000 ~ interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms	Jul 2020	Bruce Saunders
Dr. Spurgeon John RAILEY, surgeon ~ b. 13 Aug 1883, Hertford Co., NC, suicide 26 Mar 1930, at home, Sunbeam ~ interred in Hertford Co., NC	Jan 2021	Matt Harris
Arlene Rebecca (ROBERTS; Mrs. John E. Sr.) RAINEY ~ Brunswick Co. native, d. 24 Jan 1968, Franklin, age 76 ~ interred in Southampton Memorial Park	Jun 2017	Bruce Saunders
John Evans RAINEY (Sr.), Camp Manufacturing employee ~ b. 6 Jul 1888, LaCross, Mecklenburg Co., d. 5 Oct 1946, Suffolk ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Mar 2013	Bruce Saunders
"Willie" William Dallas RAINEY, of Carrsville, fireman ~ b. 15 Aug 1902, Capron, d. 1 Sep 1949, Princess Anne Co. ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2022	Matt Harris
James William RAKESTRAW, of Portsmouth ~ d. 16 Oct 1958, Richmond, age 50 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jun 2014	Bruce Saunders
Bert Travis RAMSEY (Sr.), of Drewryville ~ NC native, d. 17 Aug 1943, Williamsburg, age 45 ~ interred in Thomas Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewryville	Apr 2015	Bruce Saunders
Carrie Elizabeth (JARRATT; Mrs. Bert T. {Sr.}) RAMSEY ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 18 Mar 1983, age 83 ~ interred in Thomas Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewryville	Apr 2015	Bruce Saunders
Roxie Edna (WHITE; Mrs. John A. {Sr.}) RAMSEY ~ b. 14 Aug 1877, Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 14 Apr 1953, at daughter's home, Ivor ~ interred in Mill Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery	Apr 2010	Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Addie Everett (JOHNSON JONES; Mrs. Walter W.) RANGELEY ~ b. 25 Aug 1908, South Quay, d. 11 Feb 1960, New Orleans, LA ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jan 2012	Bruce Saunders
Walter W. RANGELEY, Jr., automobile salesman ~ b. 6 Jun 1898, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., d. 1 Nov 1960, Roanoke ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery (Annex 2, Plot 16), Franklin	Feb 2023	Matt Harris
Frank Redd RANSON [Sr.], Courtland manufacturer of tents and awnings ~ Farmville native, injured in wreck, d. 30 May 1949, Franklin, age 32 ~ interred in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland	Oct 2015	Bruce Saunders
Caroline RAWLES ~ b. 30 Sep 1842, Nansemond Co., d. 13 Jul 1929, Nansemond Co. ~ interred in the RAWLES-ELLIS family cemetery, Manning Rd.	Jun 2021	Matt Harris
Katie (BRITTINGHAM; Mrs. William J.) RAWLES, formerly of Whaleyville ~ b. 20 Feb 1873, Berlin, MD, d. 30 Oct 1950, at daughter's home, near Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	May 2013	Bruce Saunders
Richard Holmes RAWLES, Union Bag-Camp head machinist ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 30 Mar 1963, Franklin, age 75 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Dec 2017	Bruce Saunders
"Dick" Richard Holmes RAWLES, Jr., retired lumberman, Army veteran of WW-II ~ Franklin native, d. 19 May 1982, Suffolk, age 60 ~ interred in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, near Franklin	Jan 2018	Bruce Saunders
William Jesse RAWLES, formerly of Whaleyville ~ b. 10 Jun 1870, Nansemond Co., d. 17 Feb 1951, at daughter's home, near Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jul 2009	Bruce Saunders
Edgar Eley RAWLINGS, merchant & postmaster ~ b. 19 Aug 1883, Sussex Co., d. 6 Aug 1932, Richmond ~ interred in Capron Cemetery	Jul 2016	Bruce Saunders
Herbert Ralph RAWLINGS (Sr.), of Newport News, Pet Ice Cream Co. manager ~ Jarratt native?, d. 27 Nov 1950, Fort Myers, FL, age 44 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	May 2013	Bruce Saunders
Irma (VINCENT; Mrs. Edgar E.) RAWLINGS ~ b. Drum Hill, Gates Co., NC, d. 15 Oct 1948, Richmond ~ interred in Capron Cemetery	Jul 2016	Bruce Saunders
Novella (POPE; Mrs. William V.) RAWLINGS ~ b. 3 Sep 1915, Harnett Co., NC, d. 15 Jul 2000, at home, Capron ~ interred in Capron Cemetery	Jul 2020	Bruce Saunders
Paul Babb RAWLINGS, of Courtland, employee of Rawlings & Co. Mechanical ~ d. in an automobile accident, Jul 1981, age 28 ~ interred in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland	Sep 2015	Bruce Saunders
State Sen. William Vincent RAWLINGS, gentleman farmer, former Mayor of Capron ~ b. 17 Aug 1913, Southampton Co., d. 27 Dec 1975, Franklin ~ interred in Capron Cemetery	Aug 2016	Bruce Saunders
Ann Arendell (PEACE; Mrs. Sol W. Jr.) RAWLS ~ Henderson, NC native, d. 25 May 1987, at home, Franklin, age 68 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jul 2011	Parker C. Agelasto & Bruce Saunders
Charles Crawford RAWLS, of Franklin, retired timber cruiser, Army veteran of WW-II ~ Franklin native, d. 23 Jan 1987, age 65 ~ interred in Southampton Memorial Park	May 2012	Bruce Saunders
Charles Kirk RAWLS, d. 11 Mar 1956, Franklin ~ infant son of Charles C. & Mrs. Irma (HALL) RAWLS of Lawrenceville, formerly of Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Oct 2014	Bruce Saunders
David Nathaniel RAWLS, farmer ~ Confederate veteran - last member of Tom Smith UCV Camp ~ b. 14 Apr 1844, Nansemond Co., d. 3 Dec 1928, Norfolk ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk	Apr 2010	Bruce Saunders
Dianna (CUTCHINS; Mrs. Robert) RAWLS ~ b. 27 Feb 1848, Nansemond Co., d. 21 Jun 1907, at home, near Elwood ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2011	Parker C. Agelasto & Bruce Saunders
Edgar Elvery RAWLS, retired Norfolk Naval Air Station supervisor ~ b. 22 Jan 1908, Franklin, d. 24 Sep 1969, Petersburg ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk	Apr 2024	Bruce Saunders
Eldridge Wells RAWLS, of Princess Anne Co., Seaboard Paint co-founder & VP ~ b. 8 Jan 1916, Capron, d. 26 Jun 1962, Norfolk ~ interred in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk	Aug 2018	Joan Brinkley & Bruce Saunders
Ella Shipman (GUTHRIE; Mrs. Joel C.) RAWLS ~ Lynchburg native, d. 1 Jun 1964, at home, Franklin, age 74 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Dec 2015	Bruce Saunders
Fannie Taylor (BAILEY; Mrs. Richard H.) RAWLS ~ d. 3 Dec 1908, at home, Ivor, age 60 ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Mar 2020	Matt Harris
Dr. Gavin RAWLS, physician & Superintendant of IoW.Co. schools ~ Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 28 Sep 1922, at home, Carrsville, age 66 ~ interred in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrsville	Nov 2011	Parker C. Agelasto & Bruce Saunders
James Thomas RAWLS, retired Florida businessman ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 12 Sep 1950, Dunnellon, FL, age 83 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	May 2013	Bruce Saunders
Dr. Joel Cutchins RAWLS, retired physician ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 29 Nov 1968, Suffolk, age 85 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jan 2013	Bruce Saunders
John Anthony RAWLS, retired farmer ~ b. 20 May 1870, Nansemond Co., d. 6 Mar 1956, Suffolk ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Oct 2014	Bruce Saunders
John Daniel "Dan" RAWLS, retired Langley AFB purchasing agent ~ b. 2 Dec 1882, Nansemond Co., d. 19 Dec 1958, at home, Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jul 2016	Bruce Saunders
Dr. John Lewis RAWLS, obstetrician, Army Medical Corps veteran of WW-I ~ b. 23 Mar 1885, NC, killed in wreck 5 Sep 1939, Suffolk ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk	Jul 2021	Matt Harris
John Thomas RAWLS, lumberman ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 11 Oct 1947, at home, Capron, age circa 78 ~ interred in Capron Cemetery	Jul 2016	Bruce Saunders
Dr. Julian Lamar RAWLS, of Norfolk ~ b. 26 Jul 1881, Isle of Wight Co., d. Jan 1948 ~ interred in , Norfolk	Nov 2011	Parker C. Agelasto & Bruce Saunders
Kate RAWLS, of Franklin, retired Southampton Co. music teacher ~ Franklin native, d. 24 Mar 1965, at home, Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2011	Bruce Saunders
Lavinia "Bene" (BARRETT; Mrs. Charles S.) RAWLS ~ d. 24 Nov 1975, Portsmouth, age 83 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jan 2009	Betty B. Chandler
Lillie Rawls (HOWELL; Mrs. John D.) RAWLS, of Franklin ~ b. 2 Nov 1887, Franklin, d. 2 Sep 1972, Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jul 2016	Bruce Saunders
Livy Nathaniel "Sky" RAWLS, of Richmond, automobile mechanic ~ b. 31 Jul 1898, Capron, d. 25 Nov 1961, at sister's home, Portsmouth ~ interred in Capron Cemetery	Aug 2018	Joan Brinkley & Bruce Saunders
Lizzie Garrie (JONES; Mrs. C. Randolph Sr.) RAWLS, d. 10 Sep 1954, South Quay, age 75 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jul 2009	Bruce Saunders
Louise (CUTCHIN; Mrs. John A.) RAWLS, formerly of Franklin ~ b. 17 Jan 1895, Nansemond Co., d. 12 Jul 1977, Petersburg ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Oct 2014	Bruce Saunders
Martha Jane (HOLLAND; Mrs. William E.) RAWLS ~ obit · death certificate ~ 8 Feb 1833 - 12 Mar 1919 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Dec 2008	Bruce Saunders
Mary Jackson (LAWRENCE; Mrs. James T.) RAWLS ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 1919 FL, age 55 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Dec 2008	Bruce Saunders
Maud Blanche (FELTS CONWELL; Mrs. John T.) RAWLS ~ b. 14 Dec 1877, Southampton Co., d. 14 Apr 1965, Portsmouth ~ interred in Capron Cemetery	Aug 2018	Joan Brinkley & Bruce Saunders
Nannie Elizabeth (COTTON; Mrs. Uriah Sr.) RAWLS ~ Franklin native, d. 19 Dec 1962, Franklin, age 92 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Aug 2013	Bruce Saunders
Owen Robert RAWLS, retired farmer ~ b. 5 Oct 1868, Southampton Co., d. 13 Nov 1929, at home, Zuni ~ interred in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, near Windsor	Jun 2022	Matt Harris
Owen Robert "Doodle" RAWLS, Jr., retired from VA Department of Agriculture ~ b. 18 Nov 1924, Isle of Wight Co., d. 18 Nov 1980, Suffolk ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Nov 2010	Bruce Saunders
Richard Henry RAWLS, of Ivor, Confederate veteran ~ b. 5 Oct 1845, Nansemond Co., d. 28 Dec 1926, Burkesville ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	May 2010	Bruce Saunders
Robert RAWLS, retired Nansemond Co. farmer, Confederate veteran ~ b. 31 Mar 1843, Nansemond Co., d. 15 Dec 1920, at home, Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2011	Parker C. Agelasto & Bruce Saunders
Robert Addison RAWLS, of Massillion, AL, formerly of Franklin & Holland ~ Nansemond Co. native, killed in automobile accident 30 Mar 1950, near home, age 45 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	May 2013	Bruce Saunders
Robert Cutchins RAWLS, Holland H.S. student ~ son of C. Randolph & L. Garrie (JONES) RAWLS, of near South Quay ~ d. 15 Oct 1934, Suffolk, age 19 ~ interred in , Franklin	Jul 2013	Bruce Saunders
Robert Payne RAWLS, real estate & insurance agency founder ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 9 Sep 1966, age 80 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Sep 2012	Bruce Saunders
Roberta Lee Lewis (FRISTOE; Mrs. Robert P.) RAWLS, retired insurance executive ~ Baltimore, MD native, d. 28 Feb 1979, Franklin, age 91 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2011	Parker C. Agelasto & Bruce Saunders
Rowena "Rena" (CAMP; Mrs. Sol W. Sr.) RAWLS ~ native & lifelong resident of Franklin, d. 13 Feb 1980, Franklin, age 89 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2010	Bruce Saunders
Ruth Batten (COBB; Mrs. Willie C.) RAWLS, former Ivor teacher ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 17 Oct 1967, Richmond, age 82 ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery	Dec 2016	Bruce Saunders
Sol Waite RAWLS, Sr., oil distributor and civic leader ~ Navy veteran of WW-I, former Franklin town councilman & VA hwy. commissioner ~ b. near South Quay, Nansemond Co., d. 22 Jun 1976, at home, Franklin, age 88 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2011	Parker C. Agelasto & Bruce Saunders
Stella (COOK; Mrs. Raymond G. "Moon") RAWLS, retired nurse ~ b. 10 Feb 1924, Southampton Co., d. 13 Nov 2000, Franklin ~ interred in Capron Cemetery	Jul 2020	Bruce Saunders
Susan Ann (NORFLEET; Mrs. Gavin) RAWLS, formerly of Carrsville ~ Franklin native, d. 17 Sep 1934, at son's home, Norfolk, age 77 ~ interred in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, near Carrsville	Feb 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Uriah RAWLS (Sr.), lumber businessman - former general superintendent of Camp Mfg. ~ b. 19 Jul 1865, Isle of Wight Co., d. 20 Feb 1938, at home, near Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2013	Bruce Saunders
Walter Cecil RAWLS, Sr., businessman and philanthropist ~ b. 13 Jun 1895, near Ivor, Southampton Co., d. 29 Aug 1964, near Smithfield ~ interred in St. Luke's Cemetery, Isle of Wight Co.	Apr 2010	Bruce Saunders
William Beverly RAWLS, of Franklin ~ b. 4 Jun 1864, near Franklin, d. 14 May 1943, Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Apr 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Burton Justice RAY, Ph.D, chemist, industrial executive & civic leader ~ chairman of Southampton Co. WW-II draft board ~ former member of Franklin town council ~ Raleigh, NC native, d. 18 Aug 1965, age 82 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Nov 2011	Bruce Saunders
Flossie (HARRIS; Mrs. Lee R.) RAY ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 25 Aug 1981, Suffolk, age 72 ~ interred in Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery	Jun 2011	Bruce Saunders
Sallie Shepherd (CAMP; Mrs. Burton J.) RAY, of Franklin ~ Franklin native, d. 24 Jan 1978, Franklin, age 85 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Apr 2014	Parker C. Agelasto & Bruce Saunders
Charles Judson RAYMOND, of Danville, formerly of Franklin, loom operator ~ electrocuted by short circuit 14 Oct 1942, Riverside Mills, Danville, age 29 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Aug 2013	Bruce Saunders
Rev. Frank Barrett RAYMOND (Sr.), retired Baptist minister ~ Edgefield, SC native, d. 9 Jul 1937, at daughter's home, Franklin, age 85 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Feb 2014	Bruce Saunders
Myra (OSBORNE; Mrs. Frank B. {Sr.}) RAYMOND ~ Waynesville, NC native, d. 5 Jan 1968, Petersburg, age 84 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jan 2013	Bruce Saunders
Frank RAYO, of Courtland ~ native of Hungary, d. 4 Jan 1935, at daughter's home, Courtland, age 79 ~ interred in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland	Sep 2015	Bruce Saunders
Mary (Mrs. Frank) RAYO ~ native of Hungary, d. 4 Jan 1935, at home, near Courtland, age 57 ~ interred in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland	Sep 2015	Bruce Saunders
Lucy Ann (RAWLINGS; Mrs. Joshua W.) ROGERS ~ b. 18 Aug 1881, Surry Co., d. 21 Mar 1949, at home, Southampton Co. ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery	Sep 2021	Bruce Saunders
Elizabeth Virginia "Libby" (RAWLS; Mrs. Herbert H.) SAUNDERS, civic leader ~ former clerk of Franklin District Court ~ Franklin native, d. 27 Nov 1987 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jul 2011	Bruce Saunders
Lucy Jane (RAWLS; Mrs. Simmons B.) SAVAGE ~ d. 26 Feb 1928, at home (birthplace), Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Feb 2013	Bruce Saunders
Myrtle Beatrice (RAIFORD DELBRIDGE; Mrs. Frank R.) SPENCE, of Emporia ~ formerly of Southampton Co., d. 20 Dec 1960, Franklin, age 47 ~ possibly interred in the RAIFORD family cemetery, near Sedley, or the , location unknown	Feb 2012	Bruce Saunders
Lula May (RAWLS; Mrs. Mrs. William Henry Sr.) SYKES, of Smithfield ~ b. 18 Feb 1880, Southampton Co., d. 9 Mar 1960, Isle of Wight Co. ~ interred in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Smithfield	Jun 2021	Matt Harris
Bertha (RAWLINGS; Mrs. E.C.) TEMPLE, of Franklin ~ Brunswick Co. native?, d. 4 Aug 1939, Richmond, age 42 ~ interred in the family cemetery, Brunswick Co.	Apr 2011	William J. DelMonte & Bruce Saunders
Mary Rebecca (RAWLS; Mrs. Frank L.) THIGPEN, d. 11 Jan 1957, age 90 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Oct 2009	Bruce Saunders
Anna (RAYO; Mrs. George) VARGO ~ native of Hungary, d. 31 Mar 1979, at home, Courtland, age 79 ~ interred in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland	Sep 2015	Bruce Saunders
Ida Matilda (RAWLS; Mrs. James B. "Kenny") VAUGHAN, formerly of Como, NC ~ b. 14 Apr 1855, Nansemond Co., d. 27 Jun 1928, at home, Franklin ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Apr 2012	Bruce Saunders
Agnes Baugh (RANEY BRYANT; Mrs. Thomas E.) WARRINER, of "Sleepy Hollow" ~ d. 19 Dec 1971, age 83 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin	Jun 2014	Bruce Saunders

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