The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-05
Obituaries.

Died, at Powhite, Hanover county Va, May 4th
Mrs. JANE E. GAINES, wife of Dr. VIM. f. Games.
Died, at his residence, near Waynesboro, Augusta
county, Va, on the 21st ult., PETER HANGER, Sr.
in the 74th year of his age
Died, at the residence of her husband in Augusts
county, Va, on the 18th of April, Mrs. Lucy f.
wife of w. J. D. Bell, in the SD year OF her age.
Died, at her late residence, Louisville, Ky, Apri
Sth Mrs. SARAH B. Polk, wife OF Dr. Il. L. Polk
and daughter of Rev. Robert Marshall, OF Fayettt
county, KY
Died, on the 22d of April, at the residence of he
son, William Frazier, Staunton Va, Mrs. MARTHl
FRAZIER, at the advanced age of 70 years. lacking
few weeks.
The deceased was remarkable throughout life fol
her energy, activity, and industry; she was no less
remarkable for her unsel6shness, benevolence anC
unostentatious charity. She remembered the poor
though not rich herself in this worlds goods. She
was an almost lifelong member of the Presbyterian
church, whose faithful ministers and members she
loved and cherished. But not these only, for al
who took upon themselves the name of Christ anC
lived worthy of their vocation, were to her as breth
rem, by whatever other name called
The passage through the dark valley and shadow
of death was made smooth to her aged and feeble
steps by the sustaining love of her Redeemer. 1t Ii
not enough to say she was thoroughly resigned tt
die; she patiently waited for her appointed time
and rejoiced in the prospect of the glorious change
Her latest prayers were for her children and hel
childrens' children; and after very brief and ap
parently painless illness she slept in peace.
Died, near Staunton, Va, on the 2Sd of April
after an illness of few days. Mrs. ISABELLA WAD
DELL, wife of Leigh R. Waddel and daughter of the
late Robert Hill, Esq, of Buckingham county, Va
More than seventeen years ago, she came to this
community to complete her education, and many
still here remember her as sprightly and beautiful
girl. Comparatively few know what character
She developed as the Christian daughter, wife anC
mother. Fully employed at home, she could not g
abroad, or mingle much in general society. Having
been well taught in early life, she devoted hersel
with wonderful success to the instruction OF he
children as well as to the ordinary domestic duties
This, many in her situation would have though
enough for them to do /; but not so with her. There
were those around and near her who were 'ignoran
and out of the way" and she labored earnestly II
impart to them "that knowledge which maketh wis
unto salvation" She did what she could. Of ;
cheerful disposition contented with her lot in life
having no sorrows of her own, but always ready tt
bear those of others; entertaining no feeling o
malice or consciousness, but speaking kindly o
every one; sincere, frank, Intelligent and pious
she was not only the light and comfort of her family
circle, but beloved by all who knew her. This il
not the place to speak at length of the aflictior
caused by her death. 1t has pleased God to take
her from mother, husband and six little children
in the thrty-fourth year of her age, to higher anC
better enjoyments than this world affords. "Tht
Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away blessed bt
the name of the Lord. ~