The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24


John NJ Noting, q. g. Minor and prs.
II. b. Garcin and G. IT, Stone,
John F. Plunkett.
Mr.. John +. Plunkett died Mt the rcs-
idcnce OF his son, Mr.. w. M. Piunkett,
No. 412 North Twelfth Street, last night
at o'clock.
He was born in Guilford county, N. c.,
In 1884, and was scventy-two years
After reaching manhood, Mr.. Plnnkett
went into the furniture and under
taking business at Winston, N. c., and
later moved to kernersvillc. N. G..
where he lived until December, 1890,
came to Richmond to spend the re-
mainder of his life with his children.
Mr.. Plunkett was prominent Mason
and Knight Templar. but since 1898.
he was not able to attend to either. He
is survived by his widow, one daughter
dnd two sons--Messrs. w. M. and q.
G. Plunkctt, who are connected with
tho railway mall service here.
The funeral arrangements have not
yet been completed. but will be an
nounced to-day. The funeral will take
place Tomorrow or Friday.
George L. Simpson.
Especial to The Timas- Dispatch.1
ALEXANDRIA, VA. April 23-The
funeral OF former Mayor George l..
SIMPSON, WnOSe ueHLn OCCuTTeu SatuT-
day last. took place at 1890 o'clock this
morning at his residence, No. 126 North
Columbus Street, and was attended by
large gathering Of friends and rela-
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
officiated. The remains were temper
arily placed in tho Henderson vault in
tho Methodist Protestant Cemetery.
Members composing Alva Aerie. Frater-
nal Order Of Eagles: Oriental Lodge.
Knight Of Pythias, together with the
various city officials. attended the
funeral services. Ten members Of the
police force also attended. During pro.
gress OF the obseauies. the city bell
was tolled as mark Of respect to the
deNascd.
The following served as pallbearers:
p. F. Price, Hubert Snowden; j. X. y.
Curtin, w. II. Sweeney. Thomas A.
and Z. A. German, NJ D.
Miss Kate w. Gibbs.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
sTAuNToN, VA. April 23;-The
Mrs. Kate W. Gibbs, wife Of ". W.
Gibbs, was held from the residence
BY Rev. W. n. scott. OF the Second
Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev.
". @. Hullihen, of Trinity Episcopal
Church. and lnterment i in IT. Thorn rose,
held here for some time, /. being over
mile in length. Mrs. Gibbs was the
wife OF w ". Gibbs prominent
business man now Of New. York. but
old homo. Mrs. Gibbs was only III
band, and one son, W. W. Gibbs. jr.
Miss Maria Whitehead.
Especial to The Dispatch.1
Maria Whitehead. daughter OF Mr. F.
son county. died at o'clock Sunday
morning. after lingering illness; and
the burial services were conducted
from the home to-day at 10 A; NJ. Miss
Minor. Drug Company. Of Richmond,
Va, for three years, and was very
highly esteemed by the members OF
the firm. and was warmly loved by the
and at home. She was consistent
member of the Methodist Church, and
was largely and prominently connect
ed in Nelson county and in the State.
William Zeb Lunsford.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
PETERSBURG. VA. April 23.-Mr.
William Zeb Lunsford, well-known
day afternoon at his residence on VIII
cox Street. from stroke Of paralysis
suffered yesterday morning. Mr.. Luns-
ford was forty-seven years old. and
leaves wife and five children: His
| mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lunsford, and
! two sisters, also survive him.
Caroline P. Bryan.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA. VA, April 23.--Caro-
| line P. Bryan. widow OF George Bryan,
| who died Saturday night last, was
| buried this afternoon. Funeral SER
| vices were held at the residence of her
| daughter, Mrs. Henry S. Pitts, No. 1000
Prince Street. Rev. Edgar Carpenter,