The Robesonian., 1918-03-21
THE GRIM REAPER BUSY.
Deaths Reparted by Parkton Core
s2ondent-Mrs. Mary Jane Moore.
Mr. Neill d. Mcmillan and Mr. Neill
McNeill of Parkton Community and
Air. A. H. Tolar of Bladen.
Correspondence of The Robcsonian.

Parkton, March 1S.-Mrs Mary
Jane Moore departed this life on the
l2th and the remains were buried on
the 18th at the family burying ground
near the home. Mrs Moore was the
wife Of James Moore who died 40
years ago, deceased being in her S5th
year, and was a good woman; was
only confined to her bed about two
weeks. The funeral was conducted |
by ,hev. j. K. Hall, pastor of the Pres
byterlan church. Deceased is sur
vlVed by six sons, all of whom were
present during her illness and at the |
funeral.
Another sad death was that of Mr..
Nelll D. Mcmillan, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Daniel A Mcmillan, which took
place Saturday night at 9 o'clock at |
his home 3 or 4 miles east of town.
Deceased was about SO years old and
leaves a wife and several childrenI
to mourn his departure. MIR. McMii-
Ian was stout man physically and
died suddenly. He was a member of
Big Rockfish Presbyterian church.
The funeral was conducted Sunday af-
ternoon at O'clock by Rev. J. K Hall
pastor of the Presbyterian church of
our town. Interment was made in the
family burying ground near the home
The writer, in company with Messrs
Alvy Wright, John Currie, and Char
lie Williamson, attended the funeral
Sunday afternoon from Bladen Union
church ten miles away Of Mr.. A. H.
Tolar, one of Bladen county's best
men. He was the youngest son of ten.
Captain William Tolar, formerly of
Fayetteville, being the oldest. De-
ceased was in his 6Sth year and died
a triumphant death. He was con-
scious of his approaching death and
was perfectly resigned and expressed
his preparedness. Was a member of
brothers all were in the war at the
same time. Deceased was a distant
relative of the writer and one whom
| have always loved and admired He
was well-read and posted man on
all issues. He was a great admirer
ard reader of The Robesonian and for
years was one of the reporters from
his section. He will be greatly missed
by his family and community. The
funeral was conducted by his pastor,
Rev. R. L. Byrd of Tolarsville, at
Bladen Union church, Sunday after
noon at o'clock, very large con-
gregation being in attendance. De-
ceased was a deacon of the above
named church for years and one of our
towns and community's most influ-
entail citizens.
Mr.. Neill McNeill died at his home
Sunday afternoon near 3 o'clock.
While he had been in feeble health
for several months his death came as
shock. He died rather suddenly. He
! was a little unwell Sunday and the
doctor was with him only few hours
before his death. When his physician,
Dr. D. S. Currie who had been so faith
full and true to administer and respond
during his illness, arrived he saw that
the end had come. Deceased was IN
his 77th year and had enjoyed the
| best Of health up till about year
age. He was a ruling elder of the
PRESBYTERIAN church here and Super
| intendent of the Sunday school. He
was a man of great intellectual power,
We all looked to him for counsel. he
was man of strong convictions and
one that was quick to amend his MIS-
| takes; a man Of power IN prayer; a
man that will be sorely missed from
our midst. He is survived by MS
daughter, Miss Mary Jeannett, and
several brothers and sisters. The
funeral was conducted from the Pres
byterian church Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock. Rev. J. K. Hall, pastor OF
deceased, asked Rev. W. L. Maness,,
pastor of the M. E. church, to reac
the scripture lesson, and Key: j; ~; ~;
jenkins led in prayer: then Dr; Hin
no f11nQrQt
mon, which was of great power ana
verv eloquent and appropriate. He
said he had known deceased Tor a
number of years and had known his
| family for more than 40 years; had
| been his guest numerous times, and
was in position to know Of whom ne
spake, and he could truthfully say
that the deceased was a good man;
and that was the best thing he could
say of any one. The singing by a
large choir was most beautiful. Every
thing was done that could be done Tor
the recovery of deceased. lie hao
spent month or more at the i1lgn- gei
smith hosiptal and recovered suf1l-
cientlv to return home several days
ago, but he didn't gain much strength
His only daughter and only child, MISS
/ Mary Jeannett, was very attentive to
her father and rendered all comfort
in every possible way. Her devotlon
and affection were touching: inUeI
ment was from Big Rockfish chrrcn
at 3 o'clock and the largest procession
! we ever knew or Wltnessed-mofe
than 100 autos were in the procession,
The floral designs were numerous 2nC
the prettiest we ever viewed. Inc
i pail bearers we're: active-J. A: John
son SON Of St. Pauls, J. D. ellis of Park.
| ton. N II. McGeachy Of Fayetteville
Dr.. Robert McGeachy of Camp Sewer
McNatt Conoly of Wagram, Davlo
lEcNeill of Wade; honory-E. c. Nc
lillian, DR.. D. Hughes, J. B. McCor
mick, J. c. Hughes, Charlie Lying