Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-12
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MRS L KEMPER HuFF


Mrs. Lille Huff wife of Mr.. L KEN
: per Huff of Waynes boro, departed this
life on SATURDAY. night, the Och inst,
after painful illness of some months,
aged about AZ years. Deceased was
born at Mcdowell Highland county,
and was a daughter of the late Felix
H. Hull and Elizabeth Mathews Hull
She leaves surviving her, her bus band
and two brothers, P. E and Felix H.
Hull. These last reside at Eureka,
Kan. She is widely connected in Au-
gusta and Highland counties. and In
Greenbrier county, w Va. She was
a woman of most lovable nature, gen
tie and sweet in Ler disposition and
general fayorite in her community,
which last was evidenced to marked
degree by the effect her illness had
upon those around her, and the deep
grief at her untinely death. She was
devoted member of the Presbyterian
church, and was always much inter
ested in all that pertained to the wei
fare of it's people. Her brothers from
Kansas were not at her burial, but had
visited her during her illness. The
funeral took place from the Waynes-
boro Presbyterian church and the re
mains were inferred in the new ceme-
terry. The services were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Z. r. Stribling. assist |
ed by Rev. Harry Smith of the Metho |
dist church, and Rev. w. o. Thomas
of the Baptist church, and were largely |
attended. The pall-bearers were DIR. |
Ii. M. Blain, John T. Smith. w. N. |
Fishburne, j. E. White. j. B. Culton
and W. X. Chew.
MSR. ELLEN J BERRY.
Mrs. Ellen j. Berry died suddenly
Friday afternoon at her home
in Lexington, after a few hours
illness, from a stroke of paralysis. Her
maiden name was Ellen j. Mckee.
She was born in the Bethel neighbOr-
hood. and was descended from the ia
nous McKees who first settled in this
valley and Pennsylvania She was
twice married first to James Alexan
der Smiley. They resided on Walk
er's creek until his death. By this
a daughter was born, who
the late John A. r. Warner,
Of Lexington. Her second husband
was James Berry, of Moffett's creek,
where the couple resided until Mr.. Der
ry's death. The deceased had since re ]
,ided with her daughter, In Lexington. IL
She was 81 years of age. and member
If the Presbyterian church. Ii
JOHN 7. WILKINS.
John T. Wilkins, veteran printer.
lied in Harrisonburg on Thursday of \
asst week. He was we'll known all
'ver Virginia and especially to the "
lder members of the fraternity. He n
vas 60 years old, and during the war
Vas color bearer of the 10th Va. Regi- u
aent, and while holding this position +,
7as captured at the battle of SpOttsyl-
ania Courthouse, and remained a 4
risoner until a few weeks before the
lose of the war. His funeral took h,
lace Friday and he was buried in the n,
)diers' lot in the cemetery at Harri-
)nburg.
MRS. FRANCES BURWELL JOHNSON. \
Mrs. Frances Burwell Johnson, wild I
" of Thomas Johnson. died Monday
forming at the home of Mrs. Bette B.
atlett. Mrs. johnson was 81 years
ID, and had been ill for some time so
lat her death was not unexpected. 4
he was Miss Thomas of Richmond. ~
er son, Norborne johnson died only
few months ago. Mrs johnson had
large circle of friends in Staunton.
he funeral took place from Mrs. Cat
it's home Tuesday morning at 9:45
clock and the remains were taken to
edmond for interment.
JAMES M. MADISON.
Mr.. James M. Madison died at his -
me near Mt. Scion on Wednesday of
st week, after suffering for a long
ne with tumor in his throat, aged
'out A years. He was most esti- Lo
able man and a devout member of
e United Brethren church. His
fe and two children survive him.
is funeral took place Thursday, the de,
rvices being conducted by Rev. L. -
Paul of Messy Creek. The inter P]
emit was in the cemetery there.
MRS. MAMIE LAMBERT.
Mrs. Mamie Lambert, wife of G. WIN
Imbert, died at O'Clock Tuesday ~
'ernoon at the family home in the
rthern part Of the city. She had
en- in poor health for about year.
RS. Lambert was about 55 years old, I
IS member Of the Baptist church =
d a good Christian woman. Her y
sband and six children survive her,
zee sons, viii, Harry and Frank,
d three daughters. Mrs. VIM. Bailey,
d Misses Katie and Rose.