The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-01-23
OBITUARIES.

Died., on the 10th inst, at his residence near
Mongle's Springs, Washington county, Va, af-
ter an illness Of four weeks, Rev. DAVID M.
Buck.
The disease which resulted in bis death was
Typhoid fever. Notwithstanding the most as
siduous and soothing ministration of his afec- |
tionate family, and the most skilful medical at |
tention, yet the disease could not be stayed
Death claimed him for his own, and tore him a.
way from the bleeding bosoms Of his family and |
Misunderstanding down in their midst, their be-
loved Pastor who had labered long and faithful
ly among them. The Church of Christ has sus-
tanned great loss in the departure Of our be- !
loved brother Buck, from the abors of earth to
the joys Of heaven. He was an affectionate hus-
band, indulgent father. kind master, beloved
neighhor, and a bright and shining light to the
Church He was gifted by nature with clear
and vigorous mind, and devoting himself assidu-
ously to his studies, he not only made large at
tainments in knowledge, but received such men
tai culture as fitted him IN an eminent degree to
discharge with success the duties of his profess
sion Brother Buck was a native Of Carter CO.,
Tenn.-was early called to the fold OF Christ,
and set apart for the work of the ministry. The
evidence of his change of heart was not only
clear to his own mind, but satisfactory to all
who had intercourse with him. Every where he
preached, he left marks of his laborious INDUS
try in the Improvement Of those who were COM
mitted to his charge.
He married in the summer of 1877, and left
behind loving wife to treasure in her heart the
memories Of his virtues and excellencies as the
dearest legacy oftke departed and five interest
ing children, whose youth and helplessness, re-
minds the stricken wife that a mothers duties
are vet to be performed When teaching those
dear ones the lessons Of wisdom and purity, the
remembrance will come as q balm to heal the
wounded heart.
His domestic life exhibited the most engage
ing picture of warm affection aud self-sacrihcing
devotion.
Nav God be a husband to the widow. and
father to the fatheress, and may they all SO i've,
that finally they my meet in that sun. bright
cline around the throne Of God. NJ. q. NJ.
Ds5- Athens Post please copy.
Died. at the residence of Mr. VIM. Warren, in
this county. on the Sd inst, Mr.. - BETIss
of pike county, Kentucky. Mr.. Bevins tho
a stranger in our midst, by his KIND ana eneef-
full disposition. won for himself many fuenas'
Though he died far from home amongst stfan-
gers. with no mother or sister 20 smooth MS
diving pillow. he had brother and cousin, and
MANY ether friends with him. He will long be
remembered and highly esteemed by the family
with whom he stayed during his last illness. 1t
will be a source of consolation to his hereavea
mother and friends to know that his various
wants were administered to during his illness.
The deceased was member of the METHODIST
Episcopal Church. His end was peace: son.
NAV I die the death Of the righteous, and may
my last end be like his. D.
1t becomes our painful duty as church. to
record the death of our beloved brother, Mr..
SAMUEL CoMBs son of Thompson and Virginia
Combs. who fell mortality wounded in the memo
rable battle Of Ccder Run, Aug 9Th, 1867, and
in few minutes expired, in the 9th year Of
his age.
Died. ON the 18th inst. Of Diphtheria, at the
residence of Mr. James S. Browning, of Russell
county. Va, MARY ELIZABETH, daughter of JAS
Harry and Martha Browning, aged two years
one month and 10 days. ''Suffer little children
and forbid them not to come unto me, for of sucf
is the Kingdom Of Heaven" II.
Mr.. JAMES H. sTEwsRT departed this life, De
,cember l4th, 1862, in the 8lst year OF his age
than whom there was not a more estlmsbie clti
zen in Scott county. He was truly good man
find. courteous and affable in his demeanor H..