THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 

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DATE: Monday, February 10, 1997             TAG: 9702100006
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 

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VIOLA A. STEPHENS

Viola James Alexander Stephens, 67, died Feb. 8, 1997. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in New Hollywood Cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY