Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-13
A Tribute to Mrs. sally Kershner.

Mr.. Editor.-Seeing announcement of the
death of Mrs. Sally Kershncr. on the 18Th OF
Feb. at her home near Deerleld. 1 ask that
you allow one who mas known her for long
period, to offer a tribute to her character and
| in this tribute to glorify the Spirit of God who
made her what she was, Christian from the
principle Of love to God through faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ. She was meek and unresist-
Ing when evil entreated, with heart of kind
ness and sympathy for others, though at the
same time needing those cordials herself. She
had many and various trials-among them
might be mentioned the death OF several chill
dren In infancy,-and again two sons, just at
tanning manhood, persisted in the civil war
the body of one of them was never found, an
added weight to the heaviness of tho sorrow.
Some years subsequently her husband was laid
aside by a long illness of which he died. Yet
in all her trials,-sometimes with an almost
broken neart-shs was enabled to submit her
will to the will of her heavenly Father. know
ing that her Affections were sent by his hand
1.-The meaning of which. she should know
thereafter"
She was abidingly grateful for any kindness.
and unchanging in her friendships. In her
girlhood she became member of Union
church, then under the pastoral care OF the late
DR.. Hendren. His coun sells and spiritual care
were blessings to her, the remembrance OF
which she ever cherished, united with warm
personal friendship to him, and in speaking CT
him. 1t would be with mingled smiles and
tears. Her last illness was one of great and
protracted sufferings Of body. short time pre-
vIous to its close. a minister whom she knew
and esteemed. who was providentially passing.
heard of her Illness and called to see her.
He found her sitting in her chair. unable to
take any other posture. and though suffering
much, conversed flliy. and clearly. giving as
surance that though passing Through the val
ley of the shadow of DEATH" the felt presence
OF her SAVIOUR had taken away all fear oil evil.
In ministering to this child of God, he was him
self refreshed in soul; and left the chamber OF
pain and of death. admiriny and adoring the
grace of God that bringeth salvation"
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DEATH OF mr. JOSEPH j. LIrTELL OF ROCK
INGHAM.-From private letter written few
hours after the event, we learned the sad intel
.ligence of the death, from heart affection, OF
Mr.. Joseph J. Lttell, which occurred on the
evening of the 9th instant, at his home at Bon
ny Dell. about 4 miles north of McGahey syille
in Rockingham county. He was, we SUPPOSE
about SO years OF age.
The burial was in the cemetery at McGaheys-
vile on the afternoon OF Friday, the 9Th.
He was well and favorably known by large
number of persons. He spent the greater pari
of his life in merchandising. He was mer-
chant at Edom in that county Ior some time.
and afterwards at McGaheysville. Since he
retired from that business, he lived till his
death on his farm at Bonny Dell, where he had
a pleasant home with his family, and which
was always rendered pleasant to visitors by
warm welcome, a cordial greeting. and kind
Iy hospitality. He leaves a widow ('ee Isophe
ma McGaheyD one son, and four daughters to
mourn their sad bereavement. His son. Frank
lin, lives at Rome. Georgia. His daughters are
Mrs. W. w. McClung. OF Franklin, Pendleton
Co., W. Va; Mrs. DR.. Conn, of McGaheysvtlle,
and the two younger and unmarried ones
Lily and Mary. The bereaved widow and chill
dren and other relatives have our sincere SYM
pathy in their affection.