Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-04-14
OBITUARIES
Mcdowell. Va.

lne funeral OF MIS-. W. II. vance /
took place at New Salem church,
Rev. V. H. Starbuck officiated.
The old hymns: "Nearer my God |
to Thee" ''There is Land that is
Fairer than Day." "Shed Not a
Tear" God be with You Till We
meet Again, Asleep in Jesus"
were used.
The church was we'll filled with
Borrowing relatives and friends; the
services were most impressive.
Mrs. Vance was born June 10th,
1S49. Her maiden name was Jenk-
ms. She was married to Mr.. W.
H. Vance April, 1867, and to this
union were born one son, John
Vance. and five daughters, Mrs.
Adam Lohr and Mrs. DR.. Harry
Henderson, of Ohio, Mrs. Robert
Hicklin, of w. Va, and Miss Lena
Vance, two Jennie and Willie May,
died in childhood. All her living
, li.dren and their husbands were
at her bedside when she died, April
6, 1911. She assured relatives and
friends that she was ready and
willing to go and admonished all
to lead christian lives and meet
her in heaven.
Mrs. Vance united with the Pres
byterian church twenty-five years
ago, and lived a humble, quiet
christian life.
The Vance home was known far
and near for it's true, generous, old
Virginia hospitality.
She had one brother, Osborne
Jenkins, living in the West, two
half sisters, Mrs. D. c. Lockridge
and Mrs. E. J. Maloy.
She was laid to rest amid a wealth
of beautiful floral offering, includ-
ing large wreath and a cross of
carnations, rose buds etc., the Of
fering of her daughter, Mrs. Lohr.
The pail bearers were friends and
relatives of the deceased, Messrs.
D. C. Lockridge, E. J. Maloy, E.
A. McNulty, Lon Shumate, W. T.
Hamilton, and H. G. Lunsford.
The flower girls were Estella
Maloy and Josephine Alexander.
She will be greatly missed in the
home and community by relatives
and friends; the poor will long miss
her.
We extend our sympathy to the
family and friends. All that could
be done to save her precious life,
but the call had come, the call OF
her God, and gladly, without fear
she responded, II am ready"
A. NJ. MASTERS.
Mr.. A. M. Master, an octogenari-
an, died April 6, 1911. Mr.. Mas
tiers was one of the old landmarks
that are becoming so rare in High
land. All his life he was a most
active, industrious and energetic
mana carpenter and wheel right
by trade. He was twice married
to his first union were born four
children, William and Joe who live
in the West, and two daughters
Mrs. Alice Blagg, of Doe Hill, and
J Mrs. Frances Floyd, of Parnassus
: Va. His second wife survives him,
She was Henderson. To this un.
: ion was born one son, Chas. Mas,
J tiers, of Staunton. He had three
step-sons, VIM. Kenny and Luther
J Henderson, of Staunton, and three
: step daughters, Mrs. Emma IRVINE,
Mrs. Della IRVINE, and Mrs. J. NJ
) Crowley. All of whom survive him,
He was tender loving husband,
father and friend. Generous to
the poor and kind and helpful to
the sick, who were often sent game
or fish to tempt their appetite.
: He was a good citizen, honored and
} respected by every one.
He was one of the bravest SOL
diers of the Civil War. We do not
know his regiment or company but
this l know-he stood high among
his comrades and many 9 high tri-
butte to his GOODNESS and bravery
by those who bore the privations
and hardships of war hand to hand
with him.
At IL o'clock Thursday morning
the funeral of Mr.. Masters took
place, Rev. V. H. Starbuck, offici-
ating. For many years he was a
membar of the Methodist church,
and his christian life was an exam
pie to us all.
His death was due to old age.
The family and friends have the
sympathy of all, and may his life
inspire us to live purer lives and
a closer walk with God.
We asked to be furnished partic-
ulars but regret that the request
| was neglecteu.
MISS LOUISE NC CRAY
The subject this sketch, who has
been III the past winter with that
dread disease, consumption, passed
peacefully away Sunday evening.
| The deceased was a daughter of
| Robert McCray, who has resided
here for year.