Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-02-03
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK,
MRS. A. 3. LIGHTNEK,

MRS. A. 3. LIGHTNER.
MIS-. Sallie E. Lightner, widow
the late Hon. A. B. Lightner, who f
many years was one of Augusta del
gates in the Legislature, died at a
early hour Tuesday morning at Il
home of her daughter, Mrs. Milton "
Butcher at West View, in the 10Th ye.
OF her age. She had been sick for abou
three months. Mrs. Lightner was IL
daughter OF the late Albert G. an
Jane L.. Wayland and was born res
Swoope. She was sister of Mr., Es
wardJ. Wayland. of Swoope, and hall
sister of Mrs. Hamilton Kirkpa trio
of Gresnbrler. Two daughters aud
son survive her: Mrs. David O'Ror]
of Staunton. Mrs. Milton W. Buche
of West View, and Rev. George I.
Lightner of South Portsmouth, Ky.
Mrs. Lightner had the greater par
of her life been a member of Hebron
Presbyterian church. She was
motherly. lovable woman, generous ant
warm hearted. and faithful to ever,
Christian duty. She was universally
esteemed. The funeral took place
Wednesday morning from Hebron
church, conducted by the pastor, Rev.
Holmes Rolston, and the interment
was in Thornrose cemetery.
The pall-bearers were all grands0na
of the deceased and were as follows:
George S. Lightner, Jr., E. B., H.
A, +. A, Julian. 1. H., Arch and Har-
ry Lightner, and Elmer O'Rork.
MRS. CORA McCHEsNEY BERRY.
The many of friends of Mrs. Cora
McChesney Berry were shocked on
Friday to receive word of her death in
Denver, Colorado. where she had gone
on account of her health. Deceased
was daughter of the late DR.. r. A.
McChesney Of Middlebrook, where she
was born about 40 years ago. She was
niece of Mrs. 5. G. Eichelberger, Mrs.
s. G. Baker, Mrs. J. O. Hobbs and
Miss Lizzie Baylor of this city. and a
cousin of the Nj cChesneys of Stanton
and Hogsheads of Middlebrook.
She married DR.. Berry and went to
Birmingham, Ala, where they resided.
About two years ago Mrs. Berry 4
health failed and she went to Denver
in the hope of improving 1t. She Is
survived by her husband and two lit
tie daughters. For number OF years
she had been visitor during the heat
ed term at Variety Springs, where she
WAS very popular. The remains were
brought here and inferred in the
family lot in Thornrose cemetery.
The funeral took place Wednesday
from the residence of Mrs. 8. G. Eich-
elberoer.
MRS NANCY ANN HAMILTON.
West Augusta, Jan. 31.-On the 25th,
at her home near West Augusta, after
an Illness of four weeks, Mrs. Nancy
Ann Hamilton, passed quietly and
peacefully away at the advanced age
of SO years, months and 10 days.
Mrs. Hamilton, whose maiden name
was Lambert, was born near Long
Glade, Augusta county, Va, October
18th, 1921, was the youngest and last
surviving member of family of eight
children. Ia 1913. she married John
b. Hamilton, of Bedford City, Pa,
whose death occurred more than %
years ago.
She was the mother of nine children,
ak of whom survive her: Jas. H., John
W jeremiah c., and Rueben F., of
this section, Mrs. A. R. Bowman, of
Millboro Springs, and Mrs. Amanda
V. Greiner, of Staunton.
Since early life she has been connect
ed with the M. E. Church, of which
she has been faithful and consistent
member. Owing to the illness OF her
pastor, Rev. f. Furr, and the post
ponement of the funeral services, she
was on the 26th laid to rest in the West
cemetery in the presence of a
large number of sorrowing friends and
relatives who had gathered to pay her
last tribute of respect.
The paIl-bearers were Messrs. II. n.
Wilson, II. L. Kershner. e. w. Rippi-
toe. E. K. Carol, E. &. Propst and G.
W. Long.
MRS. FRED. f. ALLEN.
Mrs. Mary Allen, wife of Mr.. Fred.
F. Allen, died Tuesday night at her
home in Baltimore of pneumonia. af-
ter several weeks illness Mrs. Allen
was of lovely Christian character.
possessing sweet, gentle disposition,
and was ever ready to minister to the
comfort of others. Mr.. Allen has the
sincere sympathy Of large circle Of
friends here. Deceased was Miss Mary
Reynolds of Newport News, and made
her home there with her husband I'm
til year or so ago, when they decided
to make Baltimore their home. Her
little daughter had been here several
days with her grandm other. The re
mains were taken to Richmond and
in Hollywood cemetery.
MRS MARY NJ. wICKLINE
Mrs. Mary M. Wickllne, wife of Mr..
of consumption, aged Al years. De-
ceased was daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. ?. Thornton, who survive her. She
is also survived by her husband and
three chlldsen. Three sisters. Mrs.
Annie Jones Of Bodley, Mrs. Marks OF