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THE PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUTHWood: At Fair view, W. Va., Sep-tember 1st* Belle, beloved wife of Robert Cloud Wood, aged thirty-one years. “Father, I will that they also, whom Thou hast given me, be with me where I am.Gilmore: Entered Into rest at herhome In Staunton, Va„ on August 2 7.1.915, after seventy-nine years of faithful Christian service, Louisa Virginia Gilmore, daughter of the late Robert C. MeCluer, of Rockbridge County, and Wife of the late Major Samuel D. Gilmore. “And so He giveth Ills beloved sleep/*“He guides our feet, He guards our way. *His morning smiles bless all the day; Be spreads the evening veil and keeps The silent hours while Israel sleeps/'MISS M A It IE LOUISE SAUNDERSLANCASTER.Marie Louise Saunders Lancaster, after an illness of three years, borne with saintly fortitude, passed into her eternal rest on August 27, 1915, Daughter of the late Robert Alexander and Mary Ely Lancaster, of Richmond, Va., she was of unfailing brightness, of unflagging courage in long illness, of tender Christian faith, and almost a life-long member of the Grace Street Presbyterian church. Her beautiful life was a benediction, and an Inspiration to all who knew her to higher and holier living and to an unfaltering trust Inour Father's wisdom and love. Hers was a character too rare for long continuance here. “God chose the sweetest ivhiBRnm runs the legend, “forHis garden above/’ So long had she dwelt in the presence chamber of theKing, w'e can only think of the happy translation from pain and anguish to eternal rest and peace.MRS. ANNIE HOLMES FAULKNERBOCOCK.After a brief illness of one short week Mrs. Annie Holmes Bocock, wife of that brilliant and dlstingished statesman, the late Thomas S. Bocock, who was for a long time a prominent member of the Federal Conress at Washington, and later the only speaker of the Confederate Congress at Richmond, died early in the morning of August I8tb, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cary Johnson, at Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va.Mrs. Bocock was a daughter of Charles James Faulkner, who was minister to France during the presidency of Mr. Buchanan. While quite young she was united In marriage to Mr. Bocock. already at the height of his political career at Washington, She sympathised deeply with her husband in his political views, because ardently devoted to the Confederacy, amongst whose advisers Mr, Bocock held high rank. To appropriate language from an editorial on Mrs. Bocock in the Nows Leader of August 19th, she “shared her husband’s fortunes duringthe stormy days when he presided over the debates of the Confederate House of Representatives. With other women of the official circle in Richmond, she watched the death struggle of the nation; with millions of her Southern sisters she turned from the ashes with heart unafraid. And, when in later years there came opportunity for her to servo the cause of the Confederacy she gave herself to it with a devotion that compelled respect.11 We men view the War Between the States with varying emotions. We are interested in its political aspects, contentions in vindicating its Justice, grateful for Us display of valor. With our women it is different. They know and appreciate the political and military significance of that struggle, but they have still deeper sentiments.To them the Confederacy is a living thing, to he loved, defended and commemorated—something as personal as home ties and as sacred us marriage vows, it was in this light that Mrs. Bocock viewed the cause to which she devoted so much of her thought and energies. The Arlington Memorial, inthe erection of w hich flho took so large a part, is as true a monument to her and her co-workers as to the soldiers whose graves it marks/'She was identified prominently with other patriotic societies, such as the Daughters of 1812 and the Daughters of the American Revolution.In her private life gentle kindnesswas the prevailing law. Many are thehearts among all walks of life whichshe endeavored to comfort. She gaveevidence of a simple, childish faith in Christ.She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Thomas Cary Johnnson, of Richmond, and Mrs. William H. Roberts, of Chase City, Va., and by her one son. Willis P. Bocock, of Appomattoxcounty, Va.She is also survived by two brothers —former Senator Charles James Faulkner, and Judge E. Boyd Faulkner. of Martinsburg, W, Va., and by two sisters, Mrs. Mary B. Campbell, of Winchester, Va., and Mrs. J. M. Mc-Sherry, of Martinsburg. W. Va,Funeral services were conducted by Drs. T. H. Rice and C. C. Hilsman, in the Union Theological Seminary chapel at 5 o'clock on the evening of August 19th, after which her remains were laid away in the family plot in Hollywood Cemetery,A Friend,MRS. LOUISA THOMAS FLIPPENJONES.passed away quietly at her home, at New store, Va,, in the early morning of July 15th, after an illness of only a few days.Mrs. Jones was born January 5, 1849, in Missouri, but spent most ot her life in Virginia, She was the daughter of the late Thomas D. and Mary Hobson Flippeti, of Powhatan county, Va. She was educated at the old Buckingham Institute, which was one of the leading schools of Virginia in ante-bellum days.In 1859 she was married to Mr, Louis Dibrell Jones, of New Store, where she spent more than fifty years of married life. The heart of her husband did safely trust in her. She did him good and not evil all the days of her life. Her husband preceded her to the grave four years.Twelve children were born and reared In this home, eleven of whom survive her: Mr. Paul M. Jones, ofSheppards; Mrs. Cleveland O, Forbes, oWcumberlaud; Dr, Louis D. Jones, of Kentucky; Mrs. Matthew J. Cox, Sheppards; Mr. Clinton H, Jones. New Store; Mr. William H. Jones, of Columbia. S. C.; Rev, Plumer F. Jones, of New Canton; Mrs. Ethelyn J. Morris, of Boston, Mass.; Mrs. William F. Horner, of Rosemary, N. (\; Mr. Ma-ben Jones, of Columbia, S. C.; Mr, Ernest Jones, Altavista, Va., all of whom came home to see their mother laid to rest beside their father in the family cemetery in the beautiful grove in front of the house. Both graves were literally hidden under a wealth of exquisite flowers, the gifts of many sorrowing friends. Her sons acted as pallbearers. A large concourse of friends attended the burial service, which was conducted by her pastor. Rev. C. M Barrell, and Rev, N, W. Kuykendall,Mrs. Jones'H character has nowhere been better portrayed than in her Splendid children. Through their Uvea has been the influence of a mother who opened her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue was the law of kindness. Not only was she a good wife and
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Richmond Presbyterian of the South
Richmond, Virginia, US
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