Smyrna times., 1926-11-17
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Abel Sevil, Aged IS, Clayton's Promi-
nent Citizen and President of The
Clayton Bank Dies Suddenly


Abel Sevil, aged 78, one of the best
known residents Of Clayton and presi-
dent of The Clayton Bank, died sud-
denly Saturday evening. He had been
in his usual health until after he had
eaten his dinner when he told his
daughter, Mrs. Frank Savin, with
whom he made his home, that he
thought he would go see doctor and
asked her to call his car. While she
was doing this he sat down to read
a newspaper and died before a ply
sician could be summoned. The shock
of his death to the citizens of Clay
ton and his friends of Smyrna and
other parts of Kent County,was great.
Mr.. Sevil had spent his entire life in
this section. For many years he was
a merchant in Clayton but number
of years ago retired from active busi-
ness and the store was taken over by
his sons Herman and Howell Sevil and
his son-in-law, Frank Savin. He was
one of the founders and the president
of the National Bank of Clayton since
its organization. He was also presi-
dent of the Clayton Building and
Loan Association and a member of
the school board. Always active in
Clayton's civic affairs and ever anx-
ious to aid its development, he will
be greatly missed. A number Of years
ago Mr.. Sevil was member of the
lower house of the Delaware Legis-
lature having been elected from Ken
ton hundred by large majority. He
had been a Democratic leader for
many years. His wife died about
thirteen years ago and since that
time he had resided with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Savin. Mr.. Sevil is surviv-
ed by four children, Herman and
Howell Sevil Of Clayton, Mrs. Frank
Savin of Clayton and Lee w. Sevil
who is in business in Florida. He
was a member of st. Paul M. E.
Church and took a deep interest in
its affairs. He was also member of
Harmony Lodge, No. 13, a. F. and
"A. NJ, Of Smyrna. The funeral took
place yesterday, Tuesday afternoon at
/ 80 o'clock, from his late residence in
charge of Rev. D. J. Givan, pastor Of
st. Paul M. E. Church, and interment
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyr-
ma. The Masons Of Harmony Lodge
had charge of services at the grave.
Harry Raymond, Formerly Of Leipsic
Harry Raymond, aged 78 years,
died at the home Of his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mill
er, Wilmington, on Tuesday. Mr..
Raymond has been in i'll health for
several years but has been able to be
out at intervals About three months
ago he was stricken with complica-
tions due to age. Mr.. Raymond was
born near Smyrna, the son Of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. John @. Raymond.
He was a member Of Wesley M. E.
Church at Dover, and Of Washington
Camp, No. IL, p. 0. S. Of A., of Leip=
sic. For many years he was superin-
tendent Of the Leipsic canning factory
AT one time he was Deputy Register
Of Wills Of Kent County and for four
years was deputy collector of Gust
oms in Wilmington. Mr.. Raymond
retired from active business life about
10 years ago and went to live with
his son-in-law and daughter about
eight years ago. He is survived by
his widow, Mrs. Nora Bradley Ray
mond, one daughter, Mrs. Miller and
two grandchildren, Charles, Jr., and
Robert Raymond Miller of Whining
ton. The funeral took place from
the home in which he died at 2.30
o'clock Saturday afternoon, with the
Rev. B. NJ. Jones, pastor Of Grace M.
E. Church officiating. Burial was in
Riyerview cemetery.