Slatersville, New Kent County, Virginia – September 10, 1903
Mr. John Douglas Odell died last night at his residence, Slatersville. Mr. Odell was paralyzed last Monday. He was born in New Kent County some sixty years ago and was a most valued and highly respected c citizen. He was Democratic county chairman for many years. Up to the time of his death, he was successfully engaged in the mercantile business. He was twice married, his first wife being Dr. L.A. Slater’s sister, Emily and his present wife, Miss Floye Belle Bland of King and Queen, and three bright and intelligent little boys survive him. The funeral will take place from his residence tomorrow evening at 4 p.m. and the interment will be in the old family burying ground