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SIMMS.-Died, In this city, at No. 3811 Fourth st., Ricketts. Jan. 1, 1885, Mrs. LOUISA P. SIMMS, in the seventy-second year of her age. She leaves a daughter and grandchildren to mourn her loss.

The funeral will take place from the above residenceat half-past 3 o'clock TO-DAY, Jan. 2, 1885. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

from the "Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Friday, January 2, 1885 issue

March 10th 1862, in Richmond, Va., Mrs. SLIPP, after a long illness.

Her funeral will take place to-day, at 9 o'clock, from the residence of F. A. Schmeis(?), corner 32d and N sts. The friends of the family are invited to attend without further notice.

from the "Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., March 11, 1862 issue

At Ashland, on the 14th instant, EDWIN, son of Charles and Charlotte Stebbins, aged 21 years.

The funeral will take place from Sycamore Church on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend.

from the "Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Sat. morning, Aug. 15, 1863 issue

DIED-In this town yesterday about 2 o'clock, Mr. WILLIAM SUTHARD, aged 66 years.-For many years he had been a respected member of the Methodist connection, and remarkable for a strict adherence to te duties of his profession.

from the "Virginia Herald," Fredericksburg, Va., Sat., Aug. 12, 1815 issue, p. 3, c. 4

DIED,

On Sunday, the 1st inst., HENRY CLAY SHROPSHIRE, of typhoid diarrhea, aged about 30 years, Mr. S. was a member of Capt. Wallace Jordan's company from Jasper county Georgia.

Milledgeville and Macon papers please copy.

from the "Daily Lynchburg Virginian," Lynchburg, Va., Weds., Sept. 4, 1861 issue, p. 3, c. 1

Dr. William H. Schackford.

The funeral of Dr. William H. Schackford, who died Thursday night in Roanoke, will take place from the Byrd Street Station at 8:30 o'clock this morning. Dove Lodge of Masons will have charge of the services. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Sat., Oct. 6, 1906 issue, p. 3

Mrs. Nellie E. Stewart.

STAUNTON, VA., October 6.-Mrs. Nellie E. Stewart, wife of E. E. Stewart, a prominent citizen citizen, died last night, aged seventy-five years, after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her husband, one daughter-Miss Belle E.-two sisters-Mrs. M. E. Thornburn and Mrs. Belle E. Kilgore-and one brother, Robert Giltock, of Lexington. The funeral took place this afternoon from the residence, the Interment being in Thorn Rose Cemetery. from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Sun., Oct. 7, 1905 issue

James N. St. John.

WILLIAMSBURG, A., March 24.-James N. St. John, aged about seventy years, died in his home here this morning after an illness of several months. Mr. St. John, who was a native of Canada, moved to Williamsburg from Detroit, Mich., nearly twenty years ago, and had been an active and useful citizen of this community. He is survived by his widow and one son, Orville St. John.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thurs., March 25, 1915 issue, p. 3,c. 4

Mrs. Z. V. Scherrill.

MARION, VA., March 24.-Mrs. Z. V. Scherrill died at her homehere yesterday, after an illness of many months. She was educated at Marion Female College, while Dr. J. J. Scherer was in charge of that institution, and shortly after completing he education, was married to Dr. Z. V. Scherrill, a great part of her life being spent in Marion. She joined the Lutheran Church early in life, and was an active worker. Funeral services were conducted at the Lutheran Church here to-day and at St. James's Church, at St. Calir's Bottom , near where she was born and reared, and there she was buried.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thurs., March 25, 1915 issue, p. 3,c. 4

Miss Bettie I. Smith.

HEATHSVILLE, VA., March 24.-Miss Bettie I. Smith died on Monday at the home of her niece, Mrs. B. H. B. Hubbard, in White Stone, Lancaster County. She was about sixty-eight years of age, and widely and prominently connected in Virginia and Washington. She is survived by one sister, a nun in Georgetown Convent; and a number of nieces and nephews. Miss Smith was a native of Loudon County, but made her home for a number of years in Northumberland and Lancaster Counties, first with her brother, the late Lloyd T. Smith, and later with her niece, Mrs. Robert H. Chilton, Kilmanock and Mrs. B. H. Hubbard, White Stone. Miss Smith was well and widely known and most highly esteemed. Her remains were taken to Loudon County for interment. from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thurs., March 25, 1915 issue, p. 3,c. 4

William Simpson

William Simpson died on Saturday at the University Hospital, Charlottesville. He was a native of Norfolk and is survived by two sisters, Mrs. G. M. Bastable, of Richmond, and Mrs. H. C. Easterday, of Washington, and one brother, S. W. Simpson of Calverton, Va.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Mon., May 20, 1929 issue, p. 8

Robert Stevens Dies.

Funeral services for Robert Stevens, former resident of this city, whose death occurred in Chicago, will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The burial will be in Blandford Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Comiskey, the assistant rector, will officate and celebrate requiem mass.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Mon., May 20, 1929 issue, p. 8

Mrs. Ola Mae Shipley.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Mae Shipley, of 900 Fauquier street, Berkley, who died at a local hospital, Tuesday morning, were conducted at the funeral home of Graham and Sykes, 124 East Berkley avenue, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. B. L. Rhodes, pastor of the Berley avenue Baptist church, assisted by Rev. W. E. Johnson, pastor of the Nazarene church, officiated. Mrs. B. L. Rhodes and Miss Jordan sang "Beautiful Isle of Somwhere" and "Asleep in Jesus." The attendance was large and there were many beautiful flowers.

Silverstream Council No. 16, Degree of Pocahontas, conducted a grave service.

Pallbearers were Chester Wilcox, Edward Shipley, J. Shipley, C. R. Reed, L. A. Williams and Elton Williams. Burial was in the family lot on the J. S. Forbes farm, Currituck county, N. C.

from "The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch," Norfolk, Va., Thurs., July 2, 1931 issue

Andrew J. Smith.

Funeral services for Andrew J. Smith, 63, who died Sunday at noon, will be conducted this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the residence of his son, 118 South Belmont Avenue. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Tues., Feb. 19, 1924 issue

MRS. MARY SHEPPARD DEAD IN HER HOME

Funeral Will Take Place Tomorrow From Grace Covenant Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Sheppard, 73 years old, mother of Captain J. W. Sheppard, of the Second police station, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in Grace Covenant Presbyterian church. The burial will be in Riverview cemetery.

Mrs. Sheppard died yesterday morning in her home, 318 South Cherry street. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. F. A. Boschom; two sons-Captain J. W. and J. E. Sheppard, and one sister, Mrs. W. L. Wade. .

from "The News Leader," Richmond, Va., Mon., March 14, 1921 issue, p. 12, c. 2

SCHIMDT.-Died, September 26, 1893, at the residence of her husband, No. 2414 east Broad street, at 1:40 P.M., ANNIE E., beloved wife of Adam Schimdt, in the 58th year of her age.

Funeral will take place from St. John's German Lutheran church, corner Eighth and Marshall streets, THIS AFTERNOON, September 28th, at 4 o'clock.

By request no flowers.

from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thurs., Sept. 28, 1893 issue

ZACHARIAH L. SHACKELFORD.

Zachariah Lee Shackelford died at 9:55 o'clock yesterday morning in his residence, 1033 Prentis avenue, Prentis Place, at the age of 62 years.

For the last forty years Mr. Shackelford made his home in this city, coming here from Gloucester county, Va., where he was born. For about thirty years he had been a contracting painter in Portsmouth.

For the last year his health was gradually failing, but not until last Tuesday was he obliged to take to his bed.

Two sons, William H. Shackelford and John L. Shackelford, survive him.

Mr. Shackelford held membership in Naval Lodge No. 100 A. F. & A. M., and was also a member of Annex Fire Fire Company No. 2.

As a tribute of respect to his memory, the bell in the Annex headquarters was tolled yesterday morning, after his death.

The funeral service will take place at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Shackelford residence. It will be attended by the Annex Fire Company, No. 5, in a body.

from the "Virginian-Pilot," Norfolk, Va., Sat., Oct. 2, 1909 issue, p. 8, c. 4

SAUERS.-Suddenly at St. Vincent's hospital at 4:15 p. m. Wednesday, March 21, 1906, CHARLES CORMAN SAUERS, aged 12 years and 10 months, second son of C. A. and Mary Virginia Sauers, of 5?14 North Maltsy avenue.

Funeral notice later.

(Baltimore and Washington papers please copy.) from the "Virginian-Pilot," Norfolk, Va., Thurs., March 22, 1906 issue, p. 3, c. 1

MRS. KATIE SEMON DEAD.

A Lovely Lady Passed Away Yesterday-Others Deaths and Funerals.

Mrs. Katie Semon, wife of Mr. Martin L. Semon, and daughter of the late Abraham Isear, of Georgetown, S. C., died yesterday morning at 11:15 o'clock at her home, No. 213 east Clay street.

Though married for five yars, deceased had only budded into womanhood, having just passed her 21st year. She has left behind her a void in many aching hearts, for during her short residence in this city she had endeared herself to a host of friends, through her loving and beautiful character.

The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the mortuary chapel of the Hebrew Cemetery, Dr. E. N. Calisch officiating, and the pall-bearers will be Messrs. LeRoy Cohen, Lee Kahnwisler, Barney Meyers, Meno Miteidorfer, Wolf Miller, Sol Pearistine, Nathan Simons, and Albert Wise.

from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Sun., April 8, 1905 issue

Mrs. G. S. Selden.

GLOUCESTER, VA., Sept. 8.-The funeral of Mrs. Georgie Sinclare Selden, widow of the late Robert C. Selden, took place from her home, Cloverfield, three o'clock this afternoon, the interment being in the burying ground at Sherwood, the rector of the parish. Rev. William Byrd Lee, officiating. Mrs. Selden's death was preceded by that of her husband one month, Mrs. Selden leaves four daughters, three sons.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va.,Fri., Sept. 9, 1904 issue, p. 7

The funeral of Mrs. Alma Seward, of Norfolk, but formerly of this city, will take place at Shockoe-Hill Cemetery this morning. The remains will arrive at 8:40 from Essex county, where Mrs. Seward died at the residence of her parents. The funeral will occur as soon after as possible. Mrs. Seward was about 26 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. John E. Parish, and of the late Mrs. R. E. Parish. She was well known here, but of late had resided in Norfolk.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Sun., Aug. 12, 1900 issue, front page

Addison Summons.**

MONTEREY, VA., Jan. 25.--Addison Simmons, resident of the Crabbottom Valley, died suddenly Wednesday, a victim of paralysis. He was a prominent citizen of that valley, and a successful farmer and cattle dealer. He was twice married, and is survived by his second wife and three children, one of whom, Minor Simmons, is a well-known business man of that section.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Weds., Jan. 26, 1927 issue

**Must be Simmons, but the heading did say Summons.

Rev. William Sedwick.

SHENANDFOAH, VA., Jan. 25.--Rev. William Sedwick, about 70 years old, for years a Methodist minister, resideing at Oak Hill, this county, died at his home, death being due to a stroke of paralysis suffered some years back, coupled with a complication of diseases. He was one of the most substantial farmers of the county, and a brother to former Sheriff of Page County N. T. Sedwick. He is survived by his widow and three daughters. An only son was killed in a railroad accident some years ago.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Weds., Jan. 26, 1927 issue

James R. Smith.

SUFFOLK, VA., May 15.-James R. Smith died at his home near Driver, Va., last night, in the 83d year of his age. He is survived by two daughter and three sons, Mrs. J. L. Bond, of Driver, Va.; Mrs. M. L. Parker,of Portsmouth, Va.; E. W. Smith, of Suffolk, Va.; R.L. Smith, of Newport News, Va.; J. E. Smith, of driver, Va.; also twenty-one grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister, Mrs. C. H. Coles, of Portsmouth, Va., and one brother, I. W. Smith, of Sunbury, N. C.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Fri., May 16, 1924 issue

A Sad Death

CLIFTON FORGE, VA., January 4.-One of the saddest deaths that have occured in this city for years was that of Miss Hattie Surber. She was engaged in letter writing when accidentally she turned oover the lamp. The oil spilled, and reaching her clothing, they took fire, and before the flames could be extinguished she was fatally burned. She died at 3 o'clock this morning. Miss Surber was a very popular young lady, and her death has thrown a gloom over the entire community.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Fri., Jan. 5, 1900 issue, p. 6

Funeral of W. H. Stewart.*

Funeral services for W. H. Stewart, life long resident of South Richmond, who died Wednesday at him[sic] home, 406 West Eleventh Street, will be conducted this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Cowardin Avenue Christian Church by Rev. M. B. Brinson. Burial will be in Maury Cemetery.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Fri., Nov. 20, 1925 issue

Mrs. Virginia C. Semmes.

Mrs. Virginia Catherine Semmes, wife of the late Douglas Ramsay Semmes, of Alexandria, Va., and mother of the Rev. Thomas Semmes, rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, died at 8 o'clock Sunday night, in the eighty-forth year of her age.

Mrs. Semmes attended church Sunday morning and was apaprently in the best of health and her death comes as a great shock to her friends, of which she has a great many in the city. She was the widow of Mr. Douglas R. Semmes.

The funeral will take place from Christ Church, Alexandria, to-day at 8 A. M.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Tues., Oct. 8, 1907 issue, p. 4, c. 5

John Sullivan.

STAUNTON, VA., July 20.-Funeral services were held at 5 o'clock this afternoon in St. Francis Cathlic Church, conducted by Rev. J. C. Crown, for John Sullivan, 84 years old, who died yesterday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. Brown, on Prospect Street. Mr. Sullivan, who was a veteran of the war Between the States, was formerly a constable of Beverly Manor District and also served as a special revenue agent until his health failed him about eight years ago. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. B. Brown, Mrs. J. D. Anderson and Mrs. E. S. Stover, of this city, Mrs. W. H. Kelsey, of Blacksburg and Mrs. G. H. Wilson, of Jasper, Ore., sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brown, of Norfolk, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Sullivan, of Roanoke and J. Murray Brown, who is in training at Camp Trinkle, were here to attend the funeral.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Mon., July 20, 1925 issue

Dr. Smithey Buried.

The funeral of Dr. Royal Bascomb Smithey, author, mathematician and educator, who died Saturday at his home in Ashland, was held at 11 o'clock yesterday from the Duncan Memorial Chapel there. Dr. Smithey was the author of several textbooks and ranked as a leading mathematician. For years he served as chief instructor in mathematics at Randolph-Macon College, retiring from active service in 1917, and becoming professor emeritus of mathematics. from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Mon., July 20, 1925 issue

SCHOCH.-Died, December 10th, at his residence, 906 Moore street, JOSEPH SCHOCH, in the sixty-third year of his age.

He has gone from his der ones, his children, his wife,

Whom he willingly toiled for and loved as his life.

Oh, God! how mysterious and how strange are Thy ways

To take from us this loved one in the best of his days.

Funeral will take place from St. Mary's Catholic church at 4P. M. SUNDAY, December 13th. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend.

New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Baltimore papers please copy. from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Mon., July 20, 1925 issue

Mrs. Nannie Preston Summers.

ABINGDON, VA., June 13.--Mrs. Nannie Preston Summers died here to-day. She was the wife of Colonel John C. Summers, who was a member of the Constitutional Convention, and a daughter of Colonel John F. Preston, of Washington county. Mrs. Summers was a sister of Dr. R. J. Preston, superintendent of the Southwest Virginia Hospital, and Rev. Rhea Preston, president of a female college in Greenville, S. C. Her husband and eight children.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thurs., June 14, 1906 issue, p. 23

Anton Schwab.

WARRENTON, VA., June 13.--Anton Schwab, aged seventy-two, and an old resident of this community, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. E. Bishop, this afternoon, aftera lingering illness of some weeks.

He is survived by two daughters and five sons.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thurs., June 14, 1906 issue, p. 23

MRS. MAGDALENE M. STANLEY.

Funeral services for Mrs. Magdalene Moore Stanley, wife of Wilbert P. Stanley, who died yesterday at her residence, 8 South Lombardy Street, will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Ann; her mother, Mrss. A. L. Brand; and one brother, Robert W. Moore.

from the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Fri/, Feb. 24, 1922 issue, p. 20, c. 1

Mrs. Susan Sours.

CHATHAM, VA., April 18.--Mrs. Susan Sours died atthe home of her son, Paul A. Sours, in Pittsylvania county, about four miles from this place, Tuesday, following an illness of long duration. She was seventy-eight years old, and is survived by D. A. and W. T. Sours, sons, and Mrs. John Hubbard, daughter, all of Pittsylvania county. Interment was in the Chatham Cemetery Wednesday.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Fri, April 19, 1907 issue, p. 5, c. 5

Miss Eva Sneed.

BLACKSTONE, VA., April 18.--The funeral of Miss Eva Sneed, the daughter of Mr. Edmund Sneed, of this town, took place at the home of her father here this afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Ritter, the Baptist minister, officiating, assisted by the Revs. W. H. Boggs and John O. Morse, of the Methodist Church. Miss Snead[sic] was about eighteen years of age, and had been sick and in bed for a long time, and her death was not a surprise to those near her. The remains were interred in Lakewood Cemetery, of this town.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Fri, April 19, 1907 issue, p. 5, c. 5

Mrs. Lucy Stakes.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA., May 15.-Mrs. Lucy Stakes, widow of the late Edward Stakes, died at her home at Lancaster Courthouse a few days ago, aged sixty-eight years. She is survived by two sons.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Tues., May 16, 1905 issue, p. 4, c. 6

SHELTON.-Died, May 15th, 12:45 P. M., EDWIN SHELTON, at his late residence, Pole Green, Hanover county, Va., son of the late Dr. Edwin T. and Mary E. Shelton.

Funeral at residence, MAY 17th, 10 A. M. Interment in River View. from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Tues., May 16, 1905 issue, p. 4, c. 6

JUNIUS W. SIMS.

Funeral services for Junius W. Sim, 78, who died at an early hour Monday at his home, 3131 Groveland avenue, will be held at 3:30 o'clock today, from St. John's Episcopal church, with interment at Forest Lawn. He is survived by his daughter, Miss Bessie Sims.

from "The Richmond News Leader," Richmond, Va., Tues., Jan. 15, 1929 issue, p. 18, c. 8

SCHIMDT.--Died, September 26, 1893, at the residence of her husband, No. 2414 east Broad street, at 1:40 P.M., ANNIE E., beloved wife of Adam Schimdt, in the 58th year of her age.

Funeral will take place from St. John's German Lutheran church, corner Eighth and Marshall streets, THIS AFTERNOON, September 28th, at 4 o'clock.

By request no flowers.

from "The Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thurs., Sept. 28, 1893 issue

Mrs. Helen Sayers.

Pine, Va., Feb. 20.--Death has claimed another of the older residents of this place in the person of Mrs. Helen Sayers. The deceased was the daughter of John T. Sayers and was born near Draper 61 years ago. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Misses Bessie, Fannie Sue, John, Carrie and Earnest. There are two sisters, Mrs. Henry D. Howard and Mrs. Elizabeth Calfee, both of this place.

The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Arthur Wake, of Pulaski. The body was taken to the Sayers' burial lot for interment.

from "The Roanoke Times," Roanoke, Va., Weds. Morning, Feb. 21, 1917 issue, p. 2

James H. Sullivan.

Mr. James H. Sullivan, who served during the Civil War in Company B, Thirtieth Virginia Infantry, died on Thursday at the Soldiers Home.

The funeral took place at 10 o'clock yesterday morning from the Home Chapel. The interment was made in Hollywood.

from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Sat., Dec. 15, 1906 issue, p. 3, c. 3

Mrs. Mary M. Spruce.

CHATHAM, VA., December 14.-Mrs. Mary M. Spruce died very suddenly of heart disease at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ro__ Easley, near Babl___?, Pittsylvania county, Thursday night. She was sixty-six years old and is survived y two sons, S. S. Spruce and G. S. Spruce of this place, three brothers, H. S., G. W. and I. C. White, all of Pittsylvania; three sisters-Mrs. John Gatewood and Mrs. Edward Gatewood, of this county, and Ms. Archer Shelton, of Greensboro, N. C. from "The Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Sat., Dec. 15, 1906 issue, p. 3, c. 3

Departed this life, on the 6th day of July, 1865, at the residence if her son, T. Sweeney, in Williamsburg, Mrs. MARY E. SWEENEY, in the 58th year if her age.

from the "Daily Index," Petersburg, Va., Saturday Morning, August 5, 1865 issue

MRS. MARTHA C. SIMMONS.

Mrs. Martha C. Simmons died last night in her home at 1112 East Clay street. She was 77 years old. Mrs. Simmons leaves a son, Walter D. Simmons, who lives at Grove avenue and Shepard street, where the funeral services will beheld at 10:30 A. M. to-morrow. Burial in Petersburg.

from "The News Leader," Richmond, Va., Tuesday Afternoon, December 10, 1904 issue

Mrs. Maria Seay died at her home, about three miles from this place, at 8 o'clock last night and will be buried at Union Baptist church at 2 o'clock today.

from "The Blackstone Courier," Blackstone, Va., Friday, January 13, 1905 issue,

p. 6

in their "Over in Amelia" section, under the "Morven Mention" column

SAUNDERS.-Died, at The Cottage, Buckingham county, December 3, 1891, at 2 A. M., Mrs. MARIA A. SAUNDERS, wife of the late J. W. A. Saunders, in the seventy-fifth year of her age.

from the "Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Friday, December 11, 1891 issue

SCHOCH.-Died, at his residence, No. 904 Moore street, at 7:30 P. M., December 10th, JOSEPH SCHOCH, in the sixty-fourth year of his age.

Funeral notice will given later.

from the "Richmond Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Friday, December 11, 1891 issue