Southampton County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Hines, Roland E., 1916 

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ROLAND E. HINES

   One of the most distressing accidents ever occurring in Franklin resulted 
in the death of Roland E. Hines, who was seriously injured at the Pretlow 
Peanut factory here Monday morning about 7 o’clock, his death following in 
Suffolk at the Lakeview hospital Monday afternoon.  Mr. Hines was foreman of 
the factory and while standing on a step-ladder applying dressing to a belt, 
it is supposed that a four-in-hand tie which he was wearing, in some way 
became entangled in a pulley, and he was whirled over the pulley and thrown to 
the floor.  His face, head and back were injured and he died from hemorrhages 
of the brain.  His body was brought to Franklin Tuesday morning and the 
funeral services were held from the Franklin Baptist church Tuesday afternoon 
at 4 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. J.L. McCutcheon, assisted by Dr. C.H. Rowland 
of the Christian church.  The church was crowded with sorrowing friends of the 
deceased and the floral tributes were beautiful.  The active pallbearers were: 
J.J. Bristow, Geo. O. Watkins, W.H. Lankford, W.A. Daughtrey, J.P. King, C.E. 
Bunn.  Honorary pallbearers, R.A. Pretlow, W.C. Watson, W.M. Weede, E.P. 
Jones, B.L. Holt, A.L. Gardner, B.M. Cutchin, J.B. Gay, M.H. Moore, R.H. 
Peters, R.E.L. Watkins, Wm. Dillon, Henry Duck, Dr. J.C. Rawls.  The interment 
was made in Poplar Spring cemetery, the burial services being in charge of the 
Odd Fellows.  Mr. Hines was also a member of the Woodmen. 

   Roland Hines came to Franklin from Gates County, N.C., about 12 years ago 
and, with the exception of several months spent in Suffolk, he had lived here 
since that time.  He was a young man who held the respect and esteem of the 
entire community.  Unobtrusive and unassuming in manner, he was thoughtful and 
considerate of the welfare of others, a true Christian and a good citizen.  He 
was a kind and loyal husband and father; was a useful member of the Franklin 
Baptist church and faithful to every trust imposed upon him in his church, his 
lodge and his work.  His employer, Mr. R.A. Pretlow, manager of the Pretlow 
Peanut Company, was greatly distressed by the accident, and besides 
appreciating his services as foreman of the factory, held him in the highest 
esteem and confidence as a man. 

   He was in his 34th year, and besides his wife, who was Miss Eva Darden of 
Franklin, and their little 3 year old girl, Theodosia, he is survived by his 
father, I.A. Hines, of Gates County, N.C.; two brothers, J.E. Hines, of 
Suffolk; and A.H. Hines, of Franklin; five sisters, Mrs. W.F. Howell and Mrs. 
A.C. Powell of Whaleyville, Va.; Misses Annie B., Joyce and Lucille Hines of 
Gates County. 


Roland Elmer Hines, of Franklin, Pretlow Peanut foreman, 
Gates Co., NC native; injured at work; d. 1 May 1916, Suffolk, age 34, 
interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery (Section 2, Plot 19B*), 2 May 1916, 
"The Tidewater News" (Franklin, VA), May 5, 1916 

*Southampton County Historical Society {SCHS} Cemetery Project, 
   Poplar Spring list: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/poplar2.txt 

His widow's obit ("Tidewater News," Mar. 14, 1963, Sect. I, p. 6), 
   with their marriage record appended, is posted at:
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/obits/h520e2ob.txt 


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