The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
OBITUARY..
Death of a Lad.

Georges Wilmoth, the Oldest child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilmoth, died
at his fathers residence. No. 524 South
Laurel Street. at 1 o'clock Tuesday,
in the twelfth year of his age.
George was bright, cheerful boy
and was beloved by his companions and
friends. He attended the Naverian
Brothers School, and ranked well In
his classes His parents have the SYM
nathy of a large circle of friends in
their bereavement.
The funeral will take place from Sa-
cred Heart Church this evening at
o'clock Interment will be in Holly
wood.
Captain Garcin's Funeral.
The funeral OF Captain Ramon Gar
Gin. whose death occurred Wednes-
day at the home of his son, DR.. Ramon
D. Garcin, No o61S East Broad Street.
will take place from the residence at
o'clock this afternoon
Funeral of Mrs. Helfert.
The funeral Of Mrs. n. J. Heifert. who
died Tuesday night, will take place this
morning at O'Clock from St Mary's
German Catholic Church. She leaves a
husband and four children-Agnes. Bur
nett. Marie and Mary Elizabeth-the
last-named an infant only two days old
The interment will be in st. Mary h
Cemetery.
Mrs. T. L. Sykes.
Mrs. r. L. Sykes died Wednesday
morning at her home, No. 315 North
Twenty-ninth Street, after a long i'll
ness.
Mrs. Sykes was thirty years OF age
,nd is survived by her husband and
two small children.
The funeral took place yesterday af-
ternoon at o'clock from ST. James
Methodist Church
Mrs j. E. Austin.
Mrs. j.. F. Austin died Wednesday at
ternoon at her home. in Highland Park.
The funeral took place yesterday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock from Highland
Park Methodist Church
Colonel William Rson.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.).
DANViLIE, VA May 1.-The family
and friends of Colonel William Rison
were greatly shocked this morning to
find that death had come to this old and
honored citizen in his quiet chamber.
possibly while he slept. There were no
signs of any struggle Colonel fsison
retired last night at his usual time, and
was last observed by members Of the
family about 1890, after he had fallen
asleep.
There was nothing in his appearance
to awaken the least apprehension He
was in his eighty-ninth year. All that
can be said is that he simply fell asleep.
not to awake to the activities of a long
and useful life in this world.
On account of the infirmity natural
to his accumula ted years. Colonel Rison
gave UP the position of clerk of the Cor
poration Court of this city several
months ago. position he had filed with
entire satisfaction to the pubic for
many years He had complained some
what for the last few days. but there
was nothing in his condition, so far as
was apparent. to prepare MS irlehds ior
the mornings announcement.
He was an incessant worker, and since
his retiremet from the corporation
clerkship he has applied himself to the
task of putting his personal affairs in
shane In the death of Colonel Rison
this community loses an aged and hon
ored citizen, who enjoyed the confidence
and esteem of all. He spent consider
able portion of his life in the service OF
the city, and his retirement from pub
lie life was almost as much OF sur
prise as his death.
IT was done in the exercise of his
own discretion. and not because there
was any question or even a hint rela-
tive to his efficiency. This itself is an
evidence of the sterling worth of the
man and of his faithfulness to his trust.
He was one of the Oldest officers in
the State. having held Office in the coun-
" before he became corporation clerk:
He is. survived by his widow. who was
Miss Townes and a niece OF Whitmell