OLD VIRGINIA OBITUARIES
surnames beginning with W
                                 THOMAS N. WALKER
Thomas N. Walker, of 837 West Grace street, died of paralysis at 3:12 o'clock this morning. He was 65 years old. He is survived by his widow and four children-Thomas N. Walker, Jr., of Philadelphia; Mrs. W. P. Boatwright, of Danville; Miss Isabel Walker, of RICHMOND and Norvell Walker, of Baltimore.
The funeral will take place from Bruington church, King and Queen county tomorrow.
from "The News Leader", Richmond, Va., Monday afternoon, May 4, 1908 issue

                 
                             PROF. THOMAS J. WILLIAMS
Professor Thomas J. Williams died in Augusta county yesterday, leaving a widow and four children. Professor Williams was a mute, and for twenty-five years or more was an instructor of ability at the State School for the Deaf and the Blind. 
from "The News Leader", Richmond, VA., Thursday afternoon, May 7, 1908 issue

                                                
                                                      DIED,
In this city, on Wednesday the 24th of February, 1862, in the 29th year of her age, ELIZABETH CARTER WICKHAM, the wife of John Wickham, leaving a tender babe and a devoted husband to mourn, with many loving friends, their grievous loss.
Her life-pure, holy, and full of beauty-was a daily illustration of the grace of God, in likening His children unto Himself. Her death was a striking exemplification of the perfect confidence and peaceful resignation with which the King of Terrors may be met by those who love the Lord Jesus.
thus hath God, in His love, taken unto Himself, away from those who loved her on earth, one of the loveliest of His own children, just entered on the threshold of life, full of love, beauty, health and happiness.
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."
The friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at St. Paul's Church, this evening at 4 1/2 o'clock. The interment will take place at Shirley, in Charles City county.
from the "Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Friday morning, February 28, 1862 issue

                                                
                                                    Obituary,
Died, in this city, on Tuesday, January 28th, after a brief and painful illness, MARY LOUISA, wife of Peter C. Warwick, Esq., in the 27th year of her age.
Seldom has death pointed his shaft at so bright and shining a mark. Gifted with a mind of the most refined order and character, and a person of exceeding loveliness, she won the admiration of  every beholder wherever she appeared. But, alas! like a meteor, she is lost to our view and extinguished forever! The qualities of her heart full equalled those of her mind and person. Gentle and affectionate in her manners, she drew around her a wide circle of friends, who will keenly and deeply deplore her loss. In all the relations of life, as wife, mother, daughter, and sister, she was the beloved and cherished idol of her family. About two years ago she became a communicaut of St. Paul's Church, and since that period has proved a pious and consistent Christian-"adorning the doctrine of God, her Saviour," and setting an example of Christian charcter which added a halo of holiness and purity to her other winning qualities. Upon her afflicted husband and relatives this crushing blow will fall with stunning force; but from the bright bow of Heaven, where she now is, she bids them not weep. "She is not lost, but gone before."
     "If all that mortals know of good below,
       If all that virtue can on earth bestow,
       Could aught avail, we should not now have shed
       The tear of sorrow o'er her narrow bed;
       By all who saw admired, who knew beloved,
       By all, yet more by Heaven her worth approved;
       An angel's purity on earth to stay,
       God saw not fit, and called his own away."
                                                                   J. 
from the "Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Friday morning, February 28, 1862 issue                                           

                              MRS. WEISIGER BURIED.
The funeral of Mrs. Emma Weisiger, relict of the late Dr. Charles Weisiger, who died at her late residence about eight miles from Manchester Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, took place yesterday at 11 o'clock from Hopewell Methodist church, in Chesterfield county.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. H. Riddick, assisted by Rev. J. B. Williams.
The church was crowded with relatives and friends. Rev. Mr. Williams sang very sweetly two solos, by request of the family "Only a Dream" and "Some Sweet Day." The services were very impressively and ___llingly conducted. The minister took his text from Psalms cxvi, M. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."
The following gentlemen were pall-bearers: Messrs. R. G. Wood, M. C. Mann, J. A. Chesholmn, C. F. Ellett, A. J. Horner, and Dr. A. J. McTyre.
The interment was made in the family burying ground.  
from  "The Evening Leader," Manchester & Richmond, VA., Wednesday, April 21, 1897 issue, front page


WOODSON.-Died, at the residence of her husband, R. T. Woodson, at 9:48 P. M. March 7, 1894, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. ALICE R. WOODSON; aged 41 years.
"Thou are gone to the grave, but we'll not deplore thee,
  Since God was thy Saviour, thy guardian, and guide;
  He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee,
  And death hath no sting, since the Saviour hath died."
Her funeral will take place from Grace Street Baptist church TO-DAY (Friday) at 4 o'clock P. M. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend. By her request no flowers.                                    
from  "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Friday, March 9, 1894 issue 

                                  
                           OTHER MANCHESTER NEWS.
The funeral of Miss Florence Wilkinson, who died at her home in Richmond Wednesday, took place yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Presbyterian church.                        
from  "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Saturday, March 10, 1894 issue  

                                           
                                           OBITUARY,
Departed this life on the 24th inst., at his residence, Allen's Creek,(Hanover) Captain PHILIP WOODSON, Sr., in the 79th year of his age. He was confined to his languishing bed and sick room about two months previous to his dissolution, during all which time he was never heard to complain, but without a murmur he patiently and with Christian resignation awaited the hour for his departure from time to eternity. He died perfectly in his senses and without a struggle, fully resigned; assuring his family and friends that his faith and reliance on his Saviour, had disarmed death of all his terrors, and that his hope for a blissful immortality beyond the grave was bright, firm and unshaken. He, for about fifteen years was a zealous, devoted and warm-hearted Christian; he attached himself to the Baptist Church, and lived and died one  of its most consistent and exemplary members.  Of the deceased, it may be truly said, none were ever heard to utter a word of harm. No, not one, for he was beloved by all who knew him. He has left behind him to mourn over his irreparable loss an aged and afflicted partner with whom he lived in perfect  connubial peace and bliss for nearly fifty-six years, and to whom he said a short time before he died, it would not be long before she would follow him, and that they would be again united in Heaven.
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Yea: they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
from  "The Richmond Whig & Public Advertiser," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, February 10, 1846 issue          


In this city, July 9th, 1857, BETTIE ADELAY WILSON, only daughter of James H. and Sallie A. Wilson, aged 19 months and 21 days.
The friends and acquaintances of the family are requested to attend her funeral, on Byrd street, between 4th and 5th, This Morning, at 10 o'clock.
  "As vernal flowers that scent the morn,
    But wither in the rising day,
    Thus lovely was this infant's dawn-
    Thus swiftly fled her life away."
       
    Portsmouth papers please copy.
from  "The Daily Dispatch", Richmond, VA., Friday, July 10, 1857 issue

                         
                                    MRS. WALLER DEAD.
Mrs. Martha S. Waller, wife of Mr. C. E. Waller, died yesterday afternoon on West Thomas Street in the 67th year of her age. the deceased has been confined to her bed for the past several weeks, and while her death comes as a great sorrow to her family and friends it was not entirely unexpected. She was a woman of excellent Christian qualities of Character, having been a member of Edge Hill Baptist Church for the past twenty five years. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Messrs. Warren and Joel B. Waller, also five daughters, Mrs. Eliza Terry, Mrs. Ora McCain, Mrs. Sarah Harris, Mrs. Emma Thomas and Mrs. Mary Davis. Also three sisters, Mrs. Sallie Shelton, Mrs. Mary Short, Mrs. Rebecca Saunders and one brother, Mr. William Tucker, all of Pittsylvania county.
The funeral services will take place from the residence this afternoo at 4:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. C. Holland. Interment will be made in Leemont cemetery.
from  "The Danville Register", Danville, VA., Tuesday morning, July 18, 1916 issue, p. 2,
c. 7


On Wednesday, the 26th inst., at 81/2 o'clock, P. M., after a painful illness of eight days, ANNIE COLEMAN, the youngest daughter of Milton G. and Mary C. Williams, aged 2 years and 8 months.
The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her father's residence, on Broad street, between 2d and 3d, at half-past 3 o'clock.
from  the "Richmond Dispatch", Richmond, VA., Friday morning, February 28, 1862 issue


WINN-Florence Lilian Winn of New York, while visiting with her mother, grand parents died. Her father's name was Jackson, and her mother Lilian Winn.
The deceased was born September 17, 1893, died October 12, 1895. She was loved by all who knew her.

    Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
      Where none ever wakes to weep,
    A calm, unclouded, sweet repose,
      Unbroken by the last of foes.
                             
                                          Mrs. Lilian Winn.
from  "The Planet," Richmond, VA., Saturday, October 19, 1895 issue

                   
                                 Miss Mary L. Winston Passes Away.
On October 13, 1895, Miss Mary Lou Winston after an illness of one week passed away from her earthly to her Heavenly home. She was a member of the Ashland Presbyterian Church in Richmond, at which she also served as organist. She was a member of the Y. P. S. C. Endeavor. Having loved her church, she faithfully attended all of its services until October 7th, when she took her bed.
She died trusting firmly on the promises of God, and declared in her last moments that Jesus was precious to her. She was highly respected and beloved by the church and all who knew her. Her funeral took place Monday, October 14, at 2:30 P. M., at the First Presbyterian Church, conducted by the pastor, rev. J. E. Rawlins, after which the remains were taken to Ashland for interment.
from  "The Planet," Richmond, VA., Saturday, October 19, 1895 issue

                                                        
                                                  Joe West.
PETERSBURG, VA., October 6.-Mr. Joe West, a young man of fine character and intelligence, died last evening at the residence of Rev. Father O'Farrell, of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with whom he had been living for several years.
from  "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Sunday, October 7, 1906 issue

                                                           
                                                J. B. Warren.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA., March 24.-J. B. Warren, a prominent citizen of Providence, R. I., died this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at a hotel at Old Point, Va., to which place he had come to recuperate from a recent attack of Bright's disease. Mr. Warren' was taken desperately ill yesterday and rapidly declined until the end came to-day. He was sixty-seven years old. His wife was at his bedside.
from  the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Thursday, March 25, 1915 issue, p. 3, c. 4

                                                       
                                         William E. Watson.
      BEDFORD, VA., Feb. 18.-The funeral service of William E. Watson was conducted from the Presbyterian Church of which he was a member, Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, by Rev. J. H. Grey, Rev. J. Lester Lane and Rev. J. W. Marsh. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
from  the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, February 19, 1924 issue





















                                            FUNERAL OF DR. WEISIGER
        Well-Known Manchester Man to Be Buried This Morning,
  The funeral of Dr. Emmet W. Weisiger*, who died at his home, 1002 Perry Street, Manchester, Sunday night, will take place from the home this morning at 11 o'clock. The interment will be made in Maury Cemetery.
  Following are the pallbearers: B. O. James, J. W. Bronaugh, Judge J. H. Ingram, George E. Gary, William Gilliam, Judge B. S. Witt, Henry Harnish and J. H. Patterson.
  At Dr. Weisiger's request, there will be no honorary pallbearers.  
from  "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, March 15, 1910 issue, p. 2, c. 6

                                              
                                         John Wolverton.
  Woodstock, Va., March 14.-John Wolverton, a farmer, is dead, at his home west of here, at the age of eighty years. He is survived by four daughters and three sons.                       
  from  "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, March 15, 1910 issue, p. 2, c. 6

                                              
                                      Mrs. Caroline Wilson.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA., Feb. 6.-Mrs. Caroline Wilson, widow of the late Captain Lafayette Wison, died last week at her home on the Lower Rappahannock River, in Middlesex county, at the advanced age of eighty years. Two daughters and three sons survive her.                        
   from  "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, February 7, 1905 issue


WALFORD.-Died, July 6th, at 12:30 A.M., EDWARD CRENSHAW, the infant son of T. C.and Mary L. Walford; aged 6 months and 12 days.
Funeral from the residence, 2609 east Broad street, FRIDAY MORNING at 10 o'clock.                                             
   from  "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Friday, July 7, 1893 issue


WHITTAKER.-Died, at her residence, No. 803 west Clay street, at 5:30 P.M. July 6, 1893, after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, MARY C., beloved wife of John E. Whittaker.
  Funeral notice hereafter.                                            
   from  "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Friday, July 7, 1893 issue

                                               
                                      FANNIE K. WOODHOUSE.
The funeral of Fanny Keeling Woodhouse, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Woodhouse, took place from their home near Oceana, Princess Anne county, Wednesday, November 10th, 1909, at 2 o'clock p. m.
The interment was in the family burying ground at the Eatsern Shore chapel. the large number of friends present and the profusion of flowers attested the love and esteem in which she was held. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, A. K. Lambdin. The pallbearers were as follows: Harper Overstreet, Harry Brown, Henry Jarvis, Lawrence Lindsley, Edwin Lindsley and Preston Ives.                                            
   from the "Virginian-Pilot," Norfolk, VA., Friday, November 12, 1909 issue, p. 4, c. 2

                                                 
                                     MRS. LUCINDA WRIGHT.
Mrs. Lucinda Wright, widow of David L. Wright, died at 11 o'clock Wednesday night at her home in Fentress, Norfolk county. She was in the seventy-second year of her age, and is survived by a son and three daughters. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock this morning, and interment will be in the family burial ground at Pleasant Grove church.         
from the "Virginian-Pilot," Norfolk, VA., Friday, November 12, 1909 issue, p. 4, c. 3

                                                       
                                                   DEATHS.
  Mrs. Elizabeth   H. Whitehurst, widow of the late George E. Whitehurst, passed away at her home, on Mariner street, at 12:05 a. m. yesterday after an illness of many months at the advanced age of 77 years. The deceased was a native of Norfolk county, but had resided in this city for years. Both in her native county and her adopted home, Norfolk, she was esteemed for her many Christian virtues. She is survived by four daughters and one son, viz: Miss Jennie L. Whitehurst, Mrs. John T. Howard and Mrs. J. W. Stewart, all of Norfolk; Mrs. Robert F. Carlon, of Berkley, and George E. Whitehurst, of Portsmouth, all of whom were with her  during her closing hours on earth. The funeral will be solemnized from the Cumberland Street M. E. church at 10:30 o'clock this monring.
from  the "Virginian-Pilot," Norfolk, VA., Friday, September 1, 1905 issue, p. 2

                             
                                      Mrs. Sallie T. Williams.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Terry Williams, who died Monday at the home of her son-in-law, J. T. Gilliam, 1163 North Twenty-third Street, will be conducted this morning at 11 o'clock in East End Baptist Church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
from  the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Wednesday, February 14, 1923 issue

                                                   
                                               J. E. White.
SUFFOLK, VA., March 23.-J. E. (Dick) White, a well known farmer of Orbit, Isle of Wight county, died Sunday at the home of his brother, R. B. White, in Carrsville, Va.
The deceased a week before had gone to see his brother for a day and was takn with a chill. Pneumonia followed.
The funeral took place this afternoon at Oakland Christian Church, and the interment was at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, Chuckatuck.
The deceased leaves a widow and nine children, ranging in age from eighteen months to eighteen years. Mrs. White formerly was Miss Anna Byrd, of Chuckatuck.  
from  "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, March 24, 1908 issue, p. 2, c. 4


                                                             Mrs. Robert Wynne.
SUFFOLK, VA., March 23.-Mrs. Mary Sebrell Wynne, wife of Mr. Robert Wynne, died Sunday morning at her home in Courtland, Va., aged about thirty-seven years. She had been ill more than a month.
The deceased is survived by a husband, infant daughter, father, William N. Sebrell; two brothers, Willie Joe Sebrell, of Courtland, and Marvin Sebrell, of Phiadelphia, and one half-sister, an infant.
The funeral took place this afternoon.
from  "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, March 24, 1908 issue, p. 2, c. 5



                                                                   J. T. Wafle.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA., March 23.-Mr. J. T. Wafle, of Richmond county, a Confederate veteran, died Thursday of pneumonia, aged sixty-three years. He is survived by his wife, five sons and one daughter.
from  "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, March 24, 1908 issue, p. 2, c. 6


                                                                  JOHN WHEELER
CLARKSVILLE, July 16-Funeral services for John Wheeler were held at Morton's Chapel, near here, Friday afternoon. Mr. Wheeler took his own life on Wednesday shortly after hearing that is truck had burned up. He is survived by his wife and a number of children . He was well known in this section as a farmer and horse dealer.
from  the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, July 17, 1934 issue


                                                           Marcus Warren.
Funeral servcies for Marcus Warren, 64, of Stony Creek, who died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital Monday night, will be conducted today at High Hill Church, at Jarratt, Va., at 3:30 P. M. Mr. Warren is survived by J. T. Warren, of South Richmond, and one daughter, Mrs. W. P. Watkins, of Emporia. He also leaves a brother and sister, O. R. Warren and Miss Mary Warren, of Wilson, N. C.
from  the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Wednesday, August 27, 1924 issue,
p. 3


                                                          Miss Grace Wilkerson.
BLACKSTONE, VA., May 21.-Miss Grace Wilkerson, one of the students of the Blackstone Female Institute, died here at the Institute last night about 10 o'clock. Miss Wilkerson had been suffering very much of late from risings in the head. One formed under the front part of the skull and broke on the brain, paralyzing same and caused almost immediate death.
Miss Wilkerson's home is in the county of Lunenburg. The remains were taken there to-day and will be buried to-morrow. The Rev. W. G. Boggs, of this place, will conduct the servcies, there being no pastor on the Lunenburg circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church, owing to the recent death of Rev. Mr. Compton.
from  the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, May 22, 1906 issue


                                                       John Wilt.
WINCHESTER, VA., May 21.-John Wilt, the oldest man in this section, died here to-day, aged __(?). He came here when a youth from Germany nd for years was a boss weaver in the woolen factory. One daughter, Mrs. Margaret Miller and a son, John Wilt, of Richmond survive.
from  the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, May 22, 1906 issue


Mr. Paul Wiegand died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at his home, No. 304 west Clay street. He was in the 77th year of his age. He leaves a wife, two sons, and a daughter. the funeral will take place from St. Mary's German Catholic church to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
  from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Sunday, April 8, 1905 issue


                               MRS. NELLIE BUFORD WILSON.
Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 10-Mrs. Nellie Burford Wilson, wife of William V. Wilson, Jr., and one of the best-known women of this city, died Saturday.
from "The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch," Norfolk, VA., Monday, February 10, 1913 issue, p. 9,
c. 4


                                     MRS. VICTORIA DALLAS WHITE.
Petersburg, Va., Feb. 10.- Victoria Dallas White, aged sixty-nine years, died Saturday at the home of her son-in-law, Charles H. Steen.
from "The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch," Norfolk, VA., Monday, February 10, 1913 issue, p. 9,
c. 4


                                                         J. ED. WILLIAMS.
Charlottesville, Va., February 10.-The remains of J. Ed. Williams, of Keswick, this county, who died Saturday, Charlottesville Sunday for burial.
from "The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch," Norfolk, VA., Monday, February 10, 1913 issue, p. 9,
c. 4


WALKER.-Fell asleep at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon, PEARL MANNING, the ten-year-old daughter of Thos. J. and Martha A. Walker.
Funeral from the residence, 911 Floyd Avenue, at 9 o'clock WEDNESDAY MORNING.                            
from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Wednesday, December 21, 1904 issue, p. 12, c. 7


                                        Major Claude W. Wright.
SUFFOLK, VA., Feb. 27.-Major Claude W. Wright died at 8:15 o'clock last evening, after a week's illness of paralysis. He was fifty-four years old. Major Wright formerly was treasurer of Suffolk, was captain of the Suffolk Greys and later was major of the Fourth Virginia Regiment. He is survived by a widow, one daughter, Miss Mary Wright, and four brothers-Dr. J. T. Wright, of Churchland; Justice Frank Wright and Reginald Wright, of Nansemond county, and John H. Wright, of Roanoke, Virginia.       
from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, February 28, 1905 issue, p. 9, c. 2


                                                       Mrs. Caroline White.
BEDFORD CITY, VA., September 1.-Mrs. Caroline White, widow of Alexander White, died Sunday evening at her home near Oterville from the effects of a stroke of paralysis. She was a most kindly and estimable lady, very popular with all of her neighbors and all who came in contact wih her. She was a devoted member of the Methodist church.
The funeral services will  be conducted Tuesday morning from her home, conducted by Rev. R. B. Scott and Rev. J. W. Scott. The interment will be in the cemetery near her home.
  Mrs. White is survived by five of her children, all of whom are prominent citizens in Bedford, they are Mrs. _? . Hatcher, Messrs. W. A. White, Hopkins White, Samuel White, Walter B. White.
from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, September 2, 1902 issue, p. 10


The funeral of Mrs. Eddie Chapman Warren, wife of J. E. Warren, who died yesterday evening at 6 o'clock, in the 39th year of her age, occurs at 11 a. m. tomorrow in Smithfield.    
from "The Ledger-Dispatch," Norfolk, VA., Friday afternoon, October 2, 1908 issue, p. 13


                                                         JOSEPH A. WHITE.
Joseph A. White passed away yesterday morning at his home at Thirty-seventh street, Lambert's Point, in the seventy-second year of his age. the funeral will be held from the residence this morning at 11 o'clock.
  from the "Virginian-Pilot," Norfolk, VA., Friday, November 12, 1909 issue, p. 4, c. 3


                                            Captain Thomas Neal Williams.
DANVILLE, VA., December 15.-News was received here to-night of the death near Whitmill, of Captain Thomas Neal Williams, a prominent farmer of Pittsylvania, as a result of two strokes of paralysis recently sustained. Captain Williams was over sixty years of age, and has held State and Federal offices. Surviving him are three brothers, former Attorney-General Samuel W. Williams, A. H. Williams, of Wytheville, and Judge Martin Williams, member of the General Assembly from Giles. Six children also survive him. the funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Wednesday, December 16, 1914 issue, p. 2, c. 2


                                                            Witte Wood.
LYNCHBURG, VA., December 15.-Witte Wood, aged twenty-seven years, a resident of Tyreeanna, died yesterday at his home. Mr. Wood was a member of the Tyreeanna Methodist Protestant Church, and his funeral took place from that church this afternoon.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Weds., Dec. 16, 1914 issue, p. 2, c. 2


WESLEY. Died, The funeral of NORMAN WESLEY took place at the First Baptist Church, ____(?), at 4 o'clock TUESDAY AFTERNOON.  A large concourse of his white and colored friends were present.                                 
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Wednesday, December 16, 1914 issue, p. 2, c. 1


                                                                  King Wells.
LYNCHBURG, VA., Jan.25.--King, the 8-year-old son of Mrs. Mary King Wells, died at his home, 144 Westover Boulevard, having been ill two days with meningitis. He is survived by his mother, a brother, T. Marvin Wells, and a sister, Frances Wells.      
from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Wednesday, January 26, 1927 issue


                                         Robert Lewis Weaver.
CULPEPER, VA., April 2.-Robert Lewis Weaver, Confederate veteran, aged 84, died at his home at Boston, this county. He was a well-known business man, having been for many years head of the Weaver Mercantile Business. He leaves a wife an six children and many grandchildren.              
from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA.,Friday, April 3, 1925 issue


                                                            John West Wyatt.
  John West Wyatt, 82, who belonged to the Richmond Howitzers and served through the War Between the States, died Monday at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington. He was a member of Fraternal Lodge Nop. 53, A. F. and A. M., for fifty years, and R. E. Lee camp, No. 1, Confederate Veterans, of this city.
  The Masons had charge of the funeral, burial was with military honors Tuesday in the Confederate section of Arlington National cemetery, Washington. Mr. Wyatt was the half-brother of George M. and Major Clarence Wyatt, of this city.
  Mr. Wyatt is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Lora Wyatt, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; two half-brothers, George M. and Major Clarence Wyatt, of Richmond; two half-sisters, Mrs. H. Coffman, and Mrs. Fannie L. Entwisle, of Harrisonburg.   
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Friday, May 16, 1924 issue


                                                 CHARLES F. WATSON.
Funeral services for Charles F. Watson, 57, who died yesterday at his home, 1003 West Main street, will be held at the home at 3 P. M., Thursday with burial in Riverview cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Lewis Watson: three sons, George Watson, Cleveland Watson, and Beverley Watson; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Sawyer, Mrs. Gladys Robins, and the Misses Virginia, Rebecca and Annie Watson; and by a brother, Robert Watson.       
from "The Richmond News-Leader," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, January 3, 1933 issue, p. 4,
c. 8 


                                                    MRS. ELSIE K. WILCOX. 
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Kersey Wilcox, wife of Irvin N. Wilcox, who died early Sunday at her home at Montrose Heights, will be held at the home at 3:30 P. M. today, with burial in Oakwood cemetery. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Katherine, Thelma and Elsie Wilcox; also by her mother, Mrs. Hedwig Kersey, and two sisters, Mrs. M. M. Conway and Mrs. R. L. Kersey.     
from "The Richmond News-Leader," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, January 3, 1933 issue, p. 4,
c. 8


                                                         JOHN R. WALLS.
John R. Walls, 81, died at 10 A. M. today at his home, Lanexa, New Kent county. Hour of the funeral will be announced later. He is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. J. L. Walls, Mrs. J. A. Roberts and Mrs. H. E. Stewart; three sons, Wesley Walls, Ruben Walls and Percy Walls, and a sister, Mrs. F. C. Stewart.
  from "The Richmond News-Leader," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, January 3, 1933 issue, p. 4,
c. 8


                                                         John J. Westmoreland.
PETERSBURG, VA., April 4.-John J. Westmoreland, 77 years old, prominent church worker, died suddenly at his home here early today. He had attended church last night, and apparently was  in good health. he was stricken during the night and did before aid could reach him. He was a native of Brunswick County, but had resided here for many years, being a prominent church worker for more than fifty years.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Sunday, April 5, 1925 issue, p. 28,
c. 1


                                                Death of Mrs. Mary Jane Walker.
Mrs. Mary Jane Walker, relict of Mr. Nathaniel Savage Walker, died at her home, No. 202 west Clay Street, at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning. She was ill for only four days. Deceased was in her 69th year. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. T. Briggs, and six children-Messrs. H. T. Walker, N. S. Walker, and W. A. Walker; Misses Flossie A. Walker, Sallie F. Walker, of Richmond, and Mrs. M. T. Pinner, of Suffolk. Her funeral will take place from Park-place Methodist church to-morrow at 2 :20 P. M. The interment will be at Oakwood cemetery.
  from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Friday, January 5, 1900 issue, p. 6


                                                      BURRELL WOODWARD.
LURAY, VA., Feb. 23-Funeral services for Burrell Woodward, 70, who died here last night, will be held Friday at 2:30 P. M. from the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Bailey, with interment in Green Hill Cemetery. Mr. Woodward was a native of Rappahannock County. For years he owned a harness shop in Page County until he retired. He also served as assistant postmaster for aterm. Besides his daughter he is survived by his widow, who was a Miss Comer of Rappahannock.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Friday, February 24, 1933 issue, p. 20, c. 1


                                              MISS VIRGINIA G. WAYMACK.
Miss Virginia Gilliam Waymack, aged 14 years, daughter of D. W. and Winnie Leonard Waymack of 30 South Davis Avenue, died Thursday at a local hospital. Funeral services tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Woody's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Friday, February 24, 1933 issue, p. 20, c. 1


                                                              JOHN WHEELER
CLARKSVILLE, July 16-Funeral services for John Wheeler were held at Morton's Chapel, near here, Friday afternon. Mr. Wheeler took his own life on Wednesday shortly after hearing that his truck had burned up. He is survived by his wife and a number of children. He was well known in this section as a farmer and horse dealer.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, July 17, 1934 issue


                                        Last Tribute Is Paid Today To Mrs. Wright
TAPPAHANNOCK--Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Campbell Wright, 72, widow of William Ernest Wright, who died Sunday at her home here will be held in Beale Memorial Baptist Church at 4 P. M. Tuesday, with burial in the family plot in the Tappahannock Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Senator William A. Wright, Emory Carlton, Robert Coleman, Dr. Milton Gouldin, Dr. C. A. Warner and Charles Gresham.
Honorary: George Daingerfield, George Derieux, Captain Edward Wright, Preston Wright, Allen D. Latane, A. A. Cralle, Herbert Mitchell, J. L. Henley, Charles Sale, Dr. James Shepherd, J. B. Scott, Frank Cauthorne, J. Carson Phillips, James M. Lewis, Phil Taliaferro, Dr. William R. Jordan, Preston Webster, John Parker, Sydnor Phillips, Julian Clarkson, George Ellis and Clarence Gresham.
                            Survived by 6 Children
Mrs. Wright who was widely known in this county, is survived by six children, Denny D. and Betty C. Wright of Washington; Ernest L. Wright of Rome, Ga., Mrs. Henry T. Garnett, Jr. of Tappahannock, J. Augusta Wright of Winston-Salem, N. C., and Imogen B. Wright of Richmond; two brothers, the Rev. Thomas H. Campbell of Stuarts Draft, and Tazwell W. campbell of San Antonio, Texas, and four grandchildren, Ann Carter Garntt, Henry T. Garnett, 3d, Alice Campbell Wright and Betty Dandridge Wright.
For 54 years Mrs. Wright was a member and leader in Beale Memorial Baptist Church. She was a former superintendent of the Women's Missionary Union, Rappahannock Baptist Association, former president of the Essex Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and was activce in various civic and welfare organizations.
She was a daughter of Alexander Campbell and Betty Healy Campbell of Eminence, Middlesex County, where she was born on March 1, 1867. She married on December 15, 1886.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Saturday, March 16, 1940 issue, p. 18, c. 1


                                                              Samuel H. Wilson.
DANVILLE, VA., June 28--Samuel Hairston Wilson, resident of the Cascade community of Pittsylvania, died at his old home yesterday morning after a lingering illness. He succumbed in the house in which he was born on August 11, 1855, having lived at the old homeplace his entire life. He was widely known and generally esteemed.
Mr. Wilson for many years was active in politics, having represented Pittsylvania County a number of terms in the State Legislature, his last term being in 1906-07. He took a great interest in community affairs and was at one time noted as a breeder of thoroughbred race horses.
Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hallie R. Wilson and the following children: Dr. William Wilson, Robert Wilson and Peter H. Wilson of Cascade, John Wilson of the United States Navy, stationed  in Chinese waters; Sam Pannill Wilson of Detroit, Mrs. Spencer James and Miss Agnes Wilson of Cascade.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Sunday, June 29, 1930 issue, p. 6,
c. 2


                                                                 Doris Warren.
DANVILLE, June 27--Doris Warren, age 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus B. Warren, died Thursday night after a short illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Sunday, June 29, 1930  issue, p. 6,
c. 2


                                                         Mrs. P. P. Winston.
After a brief illness, Mrs. P. P. Winston died , No.  401 North Eleventh Street, on yesterday afternoon, in the seventy-fourth year of her age. She is survived by her husband and five children. The funeral services will take place from the residence this afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Mrs. Winston had been married fifty-four years on Sunday.
Her surviving children are: Louis P., Edward H., W. McD., Miss Lizzie and John G. Winston. Her husband is the very faithful clerk of the Law and Equity Court.  
  from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, May 16, 1905 issue, p. 4, c. 5
* her name was, Maria Louisa.


                                                           Mrs. Nora Watts.
CREWE, VA., May 15.-Mrs. Nora Watts, wife of Mr. Felix Watts, died at her home here Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock, after a brief illness. She leaves besides her husband, a father, several sisters and a baby boy, nine days old. She was in her twenty-eighth year, a consistent member of the Christian Chuch. The funeral was conducted from the church, Monday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. S. A. Morton, and her remains laid to rest in the Crewe Cemetery.
  from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, VA., Tuesday, May 16, 1905 issue, p. 4, c. 6


                                          Jobe Whitehead, Octogenarian Dead
Jobe Whitehead, aged about eighty years, a pioneer citizen of Wise County and who for the past twenty-five years has made his home in Appalachia, was found dead in bed in his room at the home of Mrs. John Mullins where he has been boarding for some time.
Mr. Whitehead is survived by an adopted son Mr. Harry F. Whitehead of Harlan, Ky. who was formerly superintendent of the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company's mines at Inman. He is survived by a number of close relatives in England from whence he originally came.      
  from the "Powell Valley News," Pennington Gap, Va., Friday, February 25, 1927 issue, front page
Pennington Gap is in Lee County, Va.


                                         Captain John G. Wallace.
Norfolk, Va., July 5.-Captain John G. Wallace, one of the best known and esteemed citizens of Norfolk county, died very suddenly last night at his home at Wallaceton. He was apparently in the best of health yesterday, but was found dead in his bed this morning by the members of the family.
Captain Wallace was born in Norfolk county and had lived at Wallaceton for many years. He was one of the most prosperous truckers of the county, where he possessed a host of friends. He was seventy-one years of age, and is survived by five children, as follows: Mrs. C. R. Van de Carr, of Stockport, N. Y.; William Wallace, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Vera Marsteller, wife of Dr. Marsteller, of Washington, D.  C.; Messrs. George and John Wallace, of Norfolk.
  from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Wednesday, July 6, 1910 issue


WALKER.-Died, at Point of Fork, Columbia, Fluvanna county, Va., at 6:45 A. M.Saturday, June 7, 1890, General H. LINDSAY WALKER, in the sixty-fourth year of his age.
His remains will arrive on a special train of the James River Division (Richmond and Alleghany) of the Chesapeake and Ohio at 5:45 P. M. Sunday, June 8, 1890.
Funeral services will take place at Second Presbyterain church (Dr. Hoge's) at 6:15 P. M. THIS DAY. Interment at Hollywood. Friends of the family are invited to attend.                          
from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Sunday, June 8, 1890 issue, p. 3


                                                   William T. Wright.
LYNCHBURG, VA., Jan. 16.-William T. Wright, 90 years of age, died Friday night at his home on the Forest Road, Bedford County, having been ill two weeks. He was a native of Tennessee, but had lived in Bedford County for some years. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and is survived by his widow and two children, J. W. Wright and Mrs. H. L. Durbin.     
from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Monday, January 17, 1927 issue, p. 9


                                            Posey Whaling.
Fredericksburg, Va., April 15.-Posey Whaling, a well-known citizen of Stafford county, died yesterday at his home after a lingering illness extending over two years. He was sixty-eight years old and is survived by his widow and five children.                  
  from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Tuesday, April 16, 1912 issue, p. 2, c. 5


                                                               Rev. Edward Wall.
WINCHESTER, VA., August 6.--Rev. Edward Wall, aged about sixty-six years, for twenty-three years rector of Grace Protestant Episcopal Church, at Berryville, died to-day at the rectory after three weeks' illness. He was a native of England. He leaves his wdiow, formerly Miss Mary Chamberlaine, of Richmond; one daughter Mrs. W. R. Gregg, of Washington, and two brothers, Bishop William Le Gravatt, of Charleston, W. Va., will presideover the funeral services on Wednesday morning and burial will be in the churchyard.                  
from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Tuesday, August 7, 1917 issue, p. 3,
c. 4 & 5


                                                          Lee B. Whitt.
PULASKI, VA., Aug. 6.--Lee B. Whitt, a well-known farmer, dropped dead from heart trouble early this monring, aged sixty-three years, he was a native of Montgomery County. His widow, two children and three brothers survive him.
  from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Tuesday, August 7, 1917 issue, p. 3,
c. 5 & 6


                                                    MRS. MARY J. WILLIAMS  
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary J. Williams, widow of Richard Williams, were held yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock n Blandford Cemetery.
Rev. Fred. W. Moore, pastor of Second Baptist Church, officiated and the following wer pallbearers: Messrs. Peter Butler, W. T. Tatum, W. C. Rainey, A. W. Jackson, J. W. Crowder and R. H. Williamson.
Sixteen ladies, representing the Mother's Club of the Good Will Center, of which the deceased was a member, attended the services in a body an rendered two hymns at the funeral.
  from "The Progress-Index," Petersburg, Va., Thursday, March 7, 1929 issue, p. 12, c. 6


                                            Brother and Sister Dead.                              
Only eighteen hours seperated the deaths of a brother and sister on Monday. Patrick B. Winfree*, of Chesterfield county, died at his home Monday at midnight, while his sister, Mrs. Harriet V. Taylor*, died at 6 o'clock in the morning of the same day at 2803 Floyd Avenue, in this city, the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Drew. Mr. Winfree leaves eight children and Mrs. Taylor is survived by a son and daughter.
They leave three sisters--Mrs. Amanda A. Lee, of Baltimore, formerly of Richmond; Mrs. David Moore, of Chesterfield, and Mrs. C. M. Phillips, of Boydton. Their parents were Robert B. and Amanda A. Winfree.
The funeral of Mrs. Taylor will be held to-day from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Drew, at 11 A. M., with the burial in Hollywood. This afternoon at 3 o'clock the burial of Mr. Winfree will take place from Providence Church, Chesterfield county.
  from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Wednesday, October 18, 1911 issue


WATSON.-On the 26th instant, in the 73rd year of his age, THOS. WATSON.
His funeral will take place from the Harrison street Baptist church, THIS DAY, at half past 3 P. M. Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend without further notice.
from "The Daily Index," Petersburg, Va., Friday, February 28, 1868 issue


WAKEFIELD.-Died, March 24th, at 9:15 A. M., at her husband's residence, in Henrico county, EMMA  A., beloved wife of Henry G. Wakefield; aged 54 years.
Funeral from her late residence THIS(Saturday) AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock.
from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Saturday, March 25, 1899 issue, p. 3, c. 6


Died, in Chesterfield, of diptheria, after a painful illness, Saturday, 15th July, 15 minutes of 2 o'clock, WYNDHAM, youngest son of Dr. Sydenham and Susannah Walke, aged 3 years, 1 month and 4 days.
from the "Daily Index," Petersburg, Va., Saturday Morning, August 5, 1865 issue


                                           E. C. WIGHT Dies; Funeral Wednesday
Edward Cunningham Wight, member of a prominent Richmond and Goochland County family, died late Monday at his home, 2606-A Hanover Avenue. A son of the late William W. and Arlana Peyton Wright, he was 73 years old.
Beause of impaired health, Mr. Wight had been retired from active business for the last 10 years, but prior to that for several years he was secretary to the late Egbert Leigh at the Southern Manufacturing Company. After his graduation from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1889, Mr. Wight settled in Salem for two years before coming to Richmond to make his home. He was a member of Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
Mr. Wight is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Calhoun Wight; two daughters, the Misses Grace Hughes and Anne Cunningham Wight; one son, Edward Cunningham Wight Jr., and three brothers, William  Leeds, H. Theodore and Richard Cunningham Wight.
Funeral services will be held at 11 A. M., Wednesday at Grace and Holy Trinity Church, with burial in Hollywood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Randolph Kennon, Beverley H. Randolph Sr., Walter G. Turpin, R. Massie Nolting and three of Mr. Wight's nephews, William Leeds Wight, Richard Cunningham Wight Jr. and William W. Venable.
from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Tuesday, June 27, 1939 issue, p. 18,
c. 4


                                    WALKER FUNERAL HELD IN LYCNHBURG
                                   Former Richmonder Was With Insurance Firm   
Funeral services for David S. Walker, 82, formerly a resident of Richmond, who died Thursday afternoon at his present home in Lynchburg, were held yesterday afternoon at the home. Burial was also in Lynchburg.
Mr. Walker was born in Richmond, a son of the late Major John Stewart Walker and Mrs. Lucy Otey Walker. His father served with distinction in the Confederate Army and was killed in the Battle of Malvern Hill near Richmond in 1862.
He resided in Richmond the early part of his life, and then moved to Lynchburg, where he was connected with Smith Brothers and the Walker Insurance Company.
Mr. Walker married Miss Agatha Taylor, a member of an old Campbell County family.
Surviving Mr. Walker are  his widow, Mrs. Agatha Taylor Walker; two sons, Major John Otey Walker of Radburn, N. J., and David S. Walker of Hickory, N. C.; three daughters, Mrs. A. M. Pennypacker of Atlanta, Mrs. Worthington Jones of Lynchburg and Mrs. Charles McCulloch of Hones Path, S. C., and several grandchildren.  
from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Saturday, August 10, 1935 issue, p. 8, c. 6


                                                     Death of Mr. John T. West.
Mr. John T. West died at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his residence, No. 423 1-2 north Sixth street, in the 70th year of his age. Deceased was a native of Lancashire, England, but had been a resident of Richmond for forty years. He died from heart disease, with which he had suffered for a long time. he leaves a wife and five children, among the latter being Tim West, the clever and popular base-ball player. The funeral will take place from St. Peter's Cathedral to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. 
from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 8, 1894 issue, front page, c. 4


                                        Herbert T. Walker Dies in Richmond
Herbert Thomas Walker, well-known business man, died at his home, 3009 Park avenue, after a long illness. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Mr. Walker, who was a member of a prominent Georgia family, moved to Virginia thirty-two years ago and became prominently connected with the business world of Richmond as the senior member of the firm of Herbert T. Walker and Son, advertising specialists.
He was a son of the late Thomas Willis Walker and Mrs. Julia Adams Walker of Athens, Ga. His father was a leading member of the Georgia bar of the period antedating the war between the states and died from the effect of wounds received in the battle of New Hope church.
The death of Mr. Walker follows closely that of his wife, which occurred last April 8.
  from "The Richmond News-Leader," Richmond, Va., Thursday, June 5, 1930 issue


                                                DEATH OF MR. WARRINER.
Mr. George Warriner, a well-known and greatly respected citizen of Manchester, and who was for many years employed by the Southern railroad, died at his home, No. 2113 Everett street, yesterday afternoon, at 12:30 o'clock. His death was very suidden and is thought to have been caused by apoplexy. Mr. Warriner was in his 45th year, and was up to his death a robust, hard-working man. He is survived by a wife and three small  children.
from "The Richmond Disptach," Richmond, Va., Thursday, May 8, 1902 issue, p. 6, c. 4


Died, at his residence, No. 801 Twenty-fifth street, in this city, Wednesday, January 2, 1884, WILLIAM R. WARRINER, in the twenty-ninth year of his age.
Funeral at Leigh-Street Baptist church THIS(Thursday)EVENING at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend.
from the "Daily Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thursday Morning, January 3, 1884 issue, p. 2, c. 4


                                           DEATH OF MISS WINGO.
Miss Mary Eliza Wingo died at her home near Painville[sic], at 6 A.M. Sunday after a long and painful illness of nearly a year.
Sh was 60 years old,and was buried in the family burying ground on the following Monday, at 4 P. M. in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives.
She leaves one sister and two brothers, Miss Meadie and Messrs Beverly and James P. Wingo.
from "The Blackstone Courier," Blackstone, Va., Friday, August 21, 1903 issue, p. 6
in their "Over in Amelia" section


                                               Mrs. J. H. Williams,
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Williams, who died Tursday morning at 10 o'clock at her home, will be conducted this noon from the home, 517 1-2 North Seventh Street. Mrs. Williams was the wife of Joseph H. Williams. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Robinson and Mrs. F. V. Saunders,and two sons, Charles J. and A Simpson Williams.
from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Saturday, January 8, 1921 issue,
p. 2, c. 3l


                                               Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Walker,
HEATHSVILLE, VA., Jan. 23.-Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Walker, widow of the late James Walker, of Westmoreland County, died at "Ingleside," the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. C. Mann, at Montross, Saturday, aged 81 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. C. Jenkins and Mrs. G. C. Mann, of Montross, and one son, James Walker, of Baltimore. Her husband, two children and all of her brothers and sisters preceded her to the grave. Interment was in the family cemetery at "Poplar Plain." Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. L. Fruit, assisted by Rev. W. G. Burch, on Monday.
from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Monday, January 24, 1921 issue


                                       THOMAS F. WATKINS
DANVILLE-Thomas Floyd Watkins, 79, died Tuesday at the home of Frank Jennings at Stokesland. he was a native of Wilkes County, North Carolina,but lived in Stokesland a number of years. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Clema Harold of Wilkesboro, N. C., and a brother, C. V. Watkins of Reidsville, N. C. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.
from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thursday, May 9, 1940 issue, p. 10, c. 5


Petersburg, May 22.-Milton C. Wynn, aged 51 died suddenly last night at the Petersburg Hospital of heart trouble. He leaves a wife.
from "The Washington Post,"  Washington, D. C., Friday, May 23, 1919 issue, p. 3


                 Death of Well-Known Citizen of Chesterfield
Mr. John B. Wells, a well-known resident of Chesterfield county, died yesterday at his home near Matoaca.
Deceased was born in Greeneville county, Va., sevenety years ago and for thirty years had held the position of machinist at the Matoaca cotton factory.
He was highly esteemed by all who knew him, and he is survived by his second wife, two sons and one daughter, the issue of his first wife, viz, Mrs. Andrew Gibbs, of Chesterfield; Mr. Leonidas W. Wells and Mr. John Wells, Jr., also one brother, Mr. Jas. Wells, who resides on W. High street, this city.
The funeral and interment took place this afternoon at the home of the family.
from "The Daily Progress," Petersburg, Va., Tuesday Afternoon, February 6, 1906 issue, front page, c. 3


                                                Death in Rappahannock.
Culpeper, VA., November 1.-Mr. Coleman Webster, one of the oldest inhabitants and respected citizens of Rappahanock county, died at his home, near Castleton, yesterday from heart failure. His remains were interred to-day in the family burying-ground.
from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thursday, November 2, 1899 issue, p. 8, c. 4

                                 
                                                  Death in Bedford City.
BEDFORD CITY, October 25.-(Special.)
On Saturday evening, after a painful illness,  Mrs. Sadie, the wife of C. M. Wright, died at their home, in Bedford city.
  About three years ago she was united to Mr. Wright, and a short time afterward they came here to reside, where, by her gentle nature and Christian living, she had won many friends. Her maiden name was Miss Sadie Mulstead, and she was from Danville.
from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Wednesday, October 16, 1901 issue, p. 6, c. 1


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