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Quarles, Rev. R. C.
“Rev. R. C. Quarles Dies in Pittsburg”
“G. P. Inge received a telegram yesterday announcing the death, on Thursday, in Pittsburg, Pa., of the Rev. R. C. Quarles, for 17 years pastor of the Delavan Church, this city.
“Rev. Quarles was born in Louisa, this county, and was educated at Union University, Richmond. He left here about five years ago to accept a pastorate in Pittsburg. In the past year he had been active in war work at Camp Stuart and had recently received a Y. M. C. A. appointment for service abroad. During his pastorate here, Rev Quarles made a splendid record and was very popular with white and colored.”
Saturday November 16, 1918, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2113402
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Ragland, Emma
“FUNERAL RITES FOR EMMA K. RAGLAND”
Saturday October 1, 1927, page 11
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2604266
Ragland, Homer
“Homer Ragland Is Victim of Pneumonia”
Homer Ragland, for years the faithful janitor at the courthouse and clerks’ offices, on the Square, died at an early hour this morning at his home on Diggs Street, after an illness of three weeks, following an attack of pneumonia.
“Homer was a native of this city and for years was in the employ of Mr. George Goodyear. He was faithful in his duties as janitor and was held in high esteem by the members of the legal fraternity.
“Ragland married Emma Kelly, daughter of Charity Kelly. She survives. He also leaves one brother, Tenney Ragland, and a sister.”
Wednesday January 5, 1927, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2601810
Reeves, Edward
“Old Servant Dead.”
“Edward Reeves, colored, died at his home on Seventh Street at 9.20 this morning. He was fifty years of age. He married Nancy Gilmer. He was for many years a servant in the home of Samuel J. Robinson. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 o’clock from the First Baptist Church (colored).”
Saturday May 22, 1915, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2106501
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/reeves-nancy-gilmer/
Rhodes, Hester
“Found Dead in the Road”
“Hester Rhodes, a well known colored woman of the Earlysville neighborhood, was found dead in the road yesterday. She had left home on Saturday, as her friends thought, to come to Charlottesville, but she seems to have changed her mind, and diverged toward the home of a friend in the neighborhood. Finding that she had not reached Charlottesville, her family became uneasy and commenced a search. Her dead body was found on a by-road not far from her home. The deceased was a cook in the employ of Mrs. J. A. Peck for 8 years.”
Friday December 27, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132980
Richardson, Georgia L.
“Mrs. Horace Richardson”
Wednesday November 20, 1963, page 20
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2672839
Robinson, Lucy
“Funeral Rites for Aged Colored Woman”
“Lucy Robinson, an aged colored woman, known by many in Charlottesville, died Sunday after a brief illness. She spent most of her life in Albemarle County, where she acquired many friends among both white and colored. The funeral will be held at 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from J. F. Bell’s Chapel.”
Tuesday June 15, 1937, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2750931
Robinson, Sarah Bannister
Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
Monday October 12, 1959, page 28
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2733333
Rogers, Ned
“Death of a Worthy Negro”
“Ned Rogers, colored, died at his home at Ivy last Thursday and his death was a source of deep regret to the white as well as the colored people of the community. Ned Rogers was a slave in the family of the late Col. Benjamin Wood and retained to the day of his death the strictest loyalty to the white people. He is survived by his wife, Lucy, and a number of children.”
Monday April 22, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2130509
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Sammons, James
“COLORED CARPENTER DEAD”
Monday January 15, 1923, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2123808
Sammons, Jesse
Under “SOME VIRGINIA HAPPENINGS” column
“Jesse Sammons, a well-known colored school teacher, died at his home near Hydraulic last night after a brief illness, from typhoid fever, aged about forty-five years. He leaves a wife and four children.”
Friday August 30, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2080420
See also: http://www.centralvirginiahistory.org/SammonsCemetery1.shtml
Sammons, Jesse
Under “LITTLE ITEMS OF INTEREST” column
Saturday August 31, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2080425
Sammons, Jesse
“Funeral of J. S. Sammons.”
“The funeral of the late Jesse N. Sammons took place from the Union Ridge Baptist church, in the county Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. The funeral was preached by the Rev. R. C. Quarles of this city, assisted by the Rev. J. T. Johnson, pastor of the above named church.
“The deceased was for many years teacher in the public schools of that locality and a leader in all that tended to the advancement and elevation of the people educationally, morally and spiritually.
“His remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground, the services at the grave being conducted by the Order of True Reformers of which he was a faithful member. The high esteem in which he was held was attested by the large number of people that assembled to pay their last tribute of respect.”
Tuesday September 3, 1901, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2080435
Sammons, Sarah
“Colored Woman Dead” “Sarah Sammons a very worthy colored woman of Rio Mills died at her home Tuesday and was buried yesterday. She was the wife of Rawlings Sammons, who once owned Rio Mills. Both were very well known and respected.”
Thursday April 24, 1902, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2082495
Sammons, Sarah Jane
“Sarah Jane Sammons”
“Sarah Jane Sammons, one of the oldest and best known colored women of Charlottesville, died yesterday morning at 12:30 o’clock. She is survived by one son, Charles N. Jones, for many years janitor for the Daily Progress, and two nieces—Harriet Minnis, of Richmond and Annie Finney, of Hanover county. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock from the First Baptist church, colored.”
Saturday April 13, 1929, page 3
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2636981
Sampson, Raleigh
“Runaway Accident”
Friday August 6, 1897, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2074515
Saunders, Schuyler
“Schuyler Saunders Dies”
“Schuyler Saunders, well known and respected colored resident of Charlottesville, died Wednesday. Saunders for more than twenty years operated a dray service here. The funeral, which took place at 3 o’clock, was in charge of the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias lodges, and was conducted from the First Baptist church, colored.”
Saturday May 24, 1930, page 12
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2620823
Saunders, Schuyler
“Card of Thanks” (from family)
Tuesday May 27, 1930, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2620847
Schank, Johanna
“The funeral of Johanna Schank (colored), the aunt of Lula J. Coles of 343 Commerce St. will be held at Shiloh Baptist church Sunday, July 22, at 3 o’clock.”
Daily Progress, Saturday July 21, 1928, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2633322
Schank, Johanna
“CARD OF THANKS”
“We take this means of expressing our sincere appreciation and grateful acknowledgement to all the friends and neighbors who so kindly and thoughtfully administered to our dear aunt Mrs. Johanna Schanck during her late illness and death. Also for the beautiful floral tributes and the many expressions of sympathy received which will always be remembered and cherished by us. Lewis and Lula J. Coles (Colored).
Daily Progress, Friday August 3, 1928, page 11
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2633446
Scott, Elizabeth
“DEAD AT NINETY-THREE.”
Monday July 17, 1916, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2108064
Scott, Elizabeth Smith
“COLORED RESIDENT DEAD”
Tuesday January 18, 1927, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2601927
Scott, Hosea
“HOSEA SCOTT DEAD”
Tuesday July 24, 1923, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2125448
Scott, Robert
“Robert Scott Drops Dead”
Lengthy and informative obituary about the life and family of Robert Scott.
September 26, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2078315
See also: https://www.monticello.org/getting-word/families/scott-hemings-family
Scott, Robert
“Funeral of Robert Scott”
Lengthy description of the well-attended funeral of Robert Scott at Mt. Zion.
September 29, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2078330
Scott, Sallie
“Three Victims of Wood Alcohol”
Article confuses names—should be Becky Brown, Sally Taylor Scott, and Frank Taylor.
See News Leader (Staunton, Virginia) April 9, 1913.
Monday April 7, 1913, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2101392
Scott, Samuel
“A Good Colored Man Gone”
Friday February 3, 1911, page 4
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2095598
Scott, William
“William Scott Dead”
Friday January 2, 1914, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2103109
Sheldon, Willis
“Willis Sheldon Dead: He was Gate Keeper at Monticello Many Years”
“Willis Sheldon, who has been the gate keeper at Monticello for nearly a half century, died yesterday at Monticello, and was buried this afternoon at 3 o’clock in the colored burying ground near the Jefferson mansion. The deceased had been blind for years, but was always found at his post until a few days ago he became too feeble for duty.
“‘Uncle Willis,’ doubtless, was one of the most extensively known colored men in Virginia. The position he occupied brought him in touch with thousands of people who visited Monticello within the last forty years.”
Monday April 21, 1902, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2082480
Shelton, Humphrey
“HUMPHREY SHELTON DEAD”
“Humphrey Shelton, colored, body servant for Major Green Peyton, of the University, during the Civil War, and long employed at the University in various capacities, died last night.
“Humphrey Shelton had a perfect record as an honest man. He was not only an old man when he died, but he belonged to the old order of colored aristocracy with which the habit of courtesy was ideal and unvarying. He was never found off his guard, but always measured up in his respect for that which deserves respect and in his attention to the courtesies which make a few of the still surviving old colored stock so attractive.
“Practically all of his life Humphrey was employed at the University of Virginia. His memory of what went on in the old days has often been tested and always found reliable. He was one of the old landmarks whose disappearance is a matter of sincere regret to his white friends, as genuinely as to the friends of his own color.”
Thursday March 21, 1918, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2111966
Shelton, Humphrey
“TO BE BURIED SUNDAY”
Friday March 22, 1918, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2111973
Shelton, Humphrey
“HUMPHREY SHELTON’S FUNERAL”
Saturday March 23, 1918, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2111980
Shelton, John G.
Under “Announcements” in Classified Ads
“SHELTON: Funeral rites for Mr. John G. Shelton, uncle of Mrs. Rebecca F. McGinness, of 517 Brown Street, will be held at First Baptist Church. Tuesday at 3:30 o’clock. Remains rest at J. F. Bell Funeral Parlors.”
Monday October 13, 1952, page 13
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2617476
Shelton, John M.
“DEATH OF JOHN SHELTON: A Noted Colored Man One of the Old Timers and an Old ‘Confed.’”
“John Shelton died at 4 o’clock yesterday morning at his residence on Fifth street, south. He was one of the old colored men of whom there are few remaining. He was a man of fine intelligence, though little cultivation, but he was honest and faithful in all the relations of life.
“During the war he cooked for a mess in Company A, 19th Virginia, (Monticello Guard), and was in after years very proud of his connection with the army. In an entertainment given some years ago for the benefit of the Old Vets, John, with his ponderous figure (he weighed 300 pounds) was one of the most prominent characters in one of the camp scenes, with his camp fire, the kettle hanging on the cross stick, and he the presiding genius over the soup being concocted. John bowed with gratified pleasure at the applause evoked among the host of old soldiers in the audience. He had a vein of humor in him that was irrepressible.
“He was fully allied with his race in politics, but there was never anything offensive in his advocacy of the Republican party. He loved the white people, and only race pride held him in political opposition.
“His funeral services will take place at the First colored church tomorrow evening at 3 o’clock. We doubt not many Old Confeds. will attend with a melancholy pleasure. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Alexander Truatt, and it is expected that Captain Micajah Woods, Colonel C. C. Wertenbaker, and others, will be present to speak of John’s worth and character as a man and soldier.”
Saturday September 7, 1895, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2072182
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/shelton-john-m
Shelton, Julia Wyatt
“Paralyzed in School, Veteran Teacher Dies”
“Mrs. Julia Shelton, wife of J. G. Shelton, principal of the Albemarle Colored Training School, suffered a stroke of paralysis while teaching in her school on the Nine-Mile Circle late Monday afternoon. At first the stroke was thought to be a very slight one, but her condition became alarming last night, and she passed away this morning at 6 o’clock.
“She had been a faithful and successful teacher in the schools of Albemarle County for thirty-five years. Not more than an hour before she suffered her fatal stroke, she remarked to one of the school officials that she would not be teaching long.
“Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church (colored), at 3 o’clock Friday.”
Wednesday December 14, 1927, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2604970
Shelton, Julia
“The relatives of the late Mrs. Julia Shelton take this means to express appreciation and thanks for the sympathy and beautiful floral offerings in our recent bereavement.”
Friday December 23, 1927, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2605060
Shelton, Rebecca
“Dead at Eight-Eight”
“Rebecca Shelton, colored, aged 88, one of the best known and most highly respected colored women in the city, died at 7.12 o’clock yesterday morning at her home, 301 South Fifth Street.
“Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from the First Baptist Church, West Main street. The services will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. Long. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.”
Although Mrs. Rebecca Shelton’s obituary in the Daily Progress said that she was to be buried at Oakwood, the official records show that her burial was at Daughters of Zion Cemetery.
Saturday March 17, 1917, page 6
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2109654
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/shelton-rebecca
Slaughter, Emma
“Burned to Death”
Wife of Charles Slaughter near Blenheim
Thursday December 9, 1909, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2092397
Smith, George
“Death of Respected Negro”
“George Smith, an aged colored man, died at his home near the University last night. He was employed about college for a long time, doing odd jobs and errands for the professors and students. He was born a slave in the family of the late William H. Southall and was held in high esteem by members of his former master’s family.”
Wednesday September 16, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2134393
Smith, William
“BILL SMITH IS DEAD.”
Saturday July 25, 1903, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2084059
— See also: “NEGRO WAS SHOT” William Smith shot in back while running away after being arrested for “taking a $10 bill from the hands of James Goings.”
Wednesday July 22, 1903, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2084041
Sneed, Jane
“Death of an Aged Colored Woman”
“Jane Sneed, an aged and highly respected colored woman, died suddenly yesterday morning at her home on Ridge street.”
Saturday August 12, 1905, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2088979
See also: https://daughtersofzioncemetery.org/the-people/snead-mary-jane/
Snow, John
“Wife’s Death Follows That of Husband”
“John Snow, a well known colored man of the Union Ridge section, and his wife, Mary Snow, died within six hours of each other yesterday. Snow’s death followed a long illness, while his wife’s demise is attributed to high blood pressure. . . .”
Daily Progress, Tuesday May 1, 1928, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632533
Snow, Mary
“Wife’s Death Follows That of Husband”
“John Snow, a well known colored man of the Union Ridge section, and his wife, Mary Snow, died within six hours of each other yesterday. Snow’s death followed a long illness, while his wife’s demise is attributed to high blood pressure. . . .”
Daily Progress, Tuesday May 1, 1928, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2632533
Solomon, Alida J.
Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
Friday September 1, 1961, page 17
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2655531
Solomon, Horace
“HORACE SOLOMON DEAD”
Deacon Horace Solomon (colored) of Union Ridge died Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, aged 74 years. A funeral will take place Friday morning at eleven o’clock at the Union Ridge church. He leaves his wife, 13 children, two sisters, 18 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Thursday December 15, 1927, page 9
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2604981
Solomon, Percy C.
Under “Death Notices” in Classified Ads
Saturday December 8, 1962, page 15
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2664514
Southall, William
“Death of Worthy Negro.”
“William Southall of Ivy, a very worthy colored man, died at the University Hospital last Friday. He was coachman for Mrs. J. L. Cochran of this city.”
Friday November 22, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132730
Spears, Andrew
“Death of Respected Negro”
“Andrew Spears, a highly respected colored man, died at his home near Rio, yesterday, aged 78 years. He was one of the oldest colored citizens of Rio vicinity.
“The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 o’clock.”
Monday October 7, 1907, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2132373
Spears, Louis
“Body Put in Well and Covered Up”
Tuesday February 18, 1913, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2101114
Spears, May Ethel
“Colored Resident Dies at Crozet”
Daughter of George and Texas Tucker Spears
Monday February 22, 1926, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2597819
Spears, Peggy Ragland
“Card of Thanks”
“The family of Joseph Spears wish to express their heartfelt appreciation of the kindness of many friends both white and colored, in their recent bereavement, especially the help of Mrs. Matthew Maury and her sister.”
Monday June 6, 1921, page 6
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2119427
Joseph Spears and his wife Peggy Ragland Spears were photographed by R. W. Holsinger on July 6, 1914. http://juel.iath.virginia.edu/node/1182
Peggy Spears died on May 31, 1921.
Also see: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198288642/peggy-spears
Spenser, Uncle
“Killed by Train: Old Colored Man of Ivy Meets Violent Death.”
“‘Uncle Spenser,’ an old colored inhabitant of Ivy, was killed on the railroad yesterday afternoon. He was walking along the track near Ivy, when he was overtaken by an engine with caboose attached. Being quite deaf, he did not hear its approach, and was caught by the cowlifter and thrown on one side. The engineer picked the old man up and carried him to Ivy, where he shortly succumbed to his injuries.”
Tuesday April 22, 1902, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2082485
Stewart, Thomas
Under “LITTLE ITEMS OF INTEREST” column
“Thomas Stewart, a well known colored man, died suddenly about 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon of heart trouble at his home, north First street.”
Monday March 17, 1902, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2082335
Strange, Patrick
“FORMER SLAVE: Of the Late John E. Massey Dies in Gordonsville”
Saturday June 2, 1906, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2127915
Strother, Horace
Under “ODDS AND ENDS” column
“Horace Strother, a well-known colored man, for years an attache of the Adams Express company of this city, died Saturday and was buried yesterday. Horace was a kind of landmark in the city.”
Monday March 6, 1899, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2075390
Swift, Frederick
“With C. & O. Forty Years”
“William Swift, a well-known colored man, died yesterday morning of Bright’s disease at his home at Massie, aged sixty years. He has been in the employ of the C. & O. Railway for forty years.”
Although the obituary says William Swift, this is almost certainly Frederick Swift, husband of Lucy Hearn Swift.
Tuesday September 15, 1908, page 1
https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/uva-lib:2134384
