Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Etheridge, Johnnie Clifton February 3, 1912
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Virginian Pilot and The Norfolk Landmark Sunday February 4, 1912

                     BOY MEETS DEATH UNDER COAL TRAIN

Johnnie Etheridge, 13 Years Old, Killed By N. & W. Train In South Norfolk

John Etheridge, a thirteen-year-old boy was instantly killed by a Norfolk and 
Western freight train.  The accident occurred halfway between the Norfolk and 
Western and Norfolk and Southern crossing in South Norfolk at 12:30 o'clock 
yesterday afternoon.
Several boys, it is said, jumped on the train when it slowed up at the crossing, 
and the little Etheridge boy fell off, the heavy coal cars completely passing 
over his head completely severing it from the body.
The remains were turned over to Funeral Director E. Lee Cox to prepare for 
funeral and interment.  The funeral will take place from the residence of the 
boy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Etheridge of Phillips avenue, South Norfolk.
A coroner's jury viewed the remains yesterday and adjourned until Monday when 
the inquest will be held.
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The funeral of Johnnie Etheridge, the 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William 
Etheridge, who was run over and killed by a Norfolk and Western coal jack 
Saturday afternoon will be held at the family residence, in Phillips avenue, 
this afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. Daniel A. Keys, pastor of the South Norfolk 
Christian Church, will officiate.  Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
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ETHERIDGE -- Suddenly, Saturday afternoon, February 3, at 12:30 o'clock, JOHNNIE 
CLIFTON ETHERIDGE, son of Wm. T. and Maggie L. Etheridge, Phillips avenue, South 
Norfolk, aged 12 years, 9 months and 20 days.
Funeral from the above residence MONDAY afternoon, February 5, at 3 o'clock.  
Interment in Magnolia cemetery. Friends invited.

Virginian Pilot and The Norfolk Landmark February 5, 1912

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