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[©1997 All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** JOHN GREEN'S OBITUARY Submitted by: Louise Perkins perkins@digital.net One by one of the heroes of the Revolution are passing away. Like the leaves from a stately tree, nipt by the frosts of autumn, and driven by the howling winds they are swept away, till only a few withered mementoes of the glory of summer remain. "apparent rarl nantes in gurgite vasto" A hero and a patriot has just passed from a stage of existance.- JOHN GREEN, a Soldier of the Revolution died at the residence of his son Lawrence Green in this vicinity, on Saturday 15th inst., aged 99 years 6 months and 9 days--the deceased was at the battle of Germantown, served through the Southern Campaign, and was at Yorktown where closed the final scene of the great Revolutionary struggle--Tho' his lot in life was one of humble and obscure retirement, yet as far as he was known no man was more beloved and respected. He was in every sense an honest man--he was more--he was an humble sincere christian, and thro' a long life had recommended religion by a confident walk and conversation. He retained his faculties of speech till the last moment of earthly existence, and he was in that solemn moment enabled to trust all to the mercy of a crusfied redeemer. The tears ran down his furrowed, withered cheeks in prospect of a joyous release from the pains of this life and of a happy entrance into eternity.... A prominent trait in his character was a profound veneration for the character of Washington. He never spoke of him and his services Without emotion. But his long life has come to an end. He has gone down to the grave like a shock of Corn fully ripe. The writer of this inadequate and feeble tribute to his memory knew him long and well, and he shall ever esteem it one of the greatest privileges of his life to have known and have been the friend of such a man as Jno. Green. From The Lexington Gazette, Tuesday morning, Sept. 25, 1849 ************************************************************************** DEATH'S HARVEST--H. WISE GREEN'S OBITUARY Submitted by: Louise Perkins perkins@digital.net Mr. H. Wise Green, an old and well-known resident of East Ronceverte, departed this life on Sunday morning, April 14, 1918, at about three o'clock, after a lingering illness of cancer. He had been afflicted for a number of years, and about nine months ago became confined to his bed. He bore his affliction and suffering patiently and often expressed his willingness to die. His greatest comfort was to have his friends come in and sing and pray with him. The day before he died he sang several of his favorite hymns. Mr. Green was a kind and good neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in trouble. He connected himself with the M. E. Church, South, many years ago and lived a consistent Christian life. He was 56 years, ten months and eight days old, was born in Rockbridge County, VA, but spent the greater part of his life in Ronceverte. Besides his wife and one adopted son, he leaves six sisters, three brothers and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. T. A. Burch, assisted by Rev. D. S. Pooser, of the Christian church, and Rev. H. B. Stoneham, of the First Baptist church. The pall bearers were Messrs. L. B. Brackman, J. B. Dean, Andrew J. Corkrean, L. W. Beard, T. P. Doughty and John Peters, Sr. Note: H. Wise Green was the son of Henry A. and Eliza Jane Green Green of Rockbridge Co. Henry A. was son of Thomas and Mary, Eliza Jane was d/o Lawrence. ************************************************************************** VIRGIL L. GREEN'S OBITUARY Submitted by: Louise Perkins perkins@digital.net Virgil L. Green, 82, of Buena Vista, VA, formerly of Ronceverte, retired car inspector of the C. & O. Railway, died Tuesday, January 14, 1964, in the Clifton Forge hospital. Funeral services were held Friday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lexington, VA, conducted by Father McCarthy. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Ila Green; a son, Edward T. Green; a granddaughter, Mrs. JoAnn Slough; three great-grandchildren, all of Buena Vista; two sisters, Mrs. Neta Arritt, Norfolk and Mrs. Eva Baker, Ronceverte. Note: Virgil Layton Green was the son of James J. and Margaret Ann Honaker Green, grandson of Henry A. and Eliza Jane Green Green of Rockbridge Co. and Ronceverte, WV. ************************************************************************** ZACH G. GREEN's OBITUARY Submitted by Louise Perkins perkins@digital.net Mr. Zach G. Green passed away at his home in East Ronceverte on Sunday morning, December 15, 1929, after an illness of several months of kidney trouble complicated by old age. Had he lived until April 14 next, he would have reached the age of 85 years. Mr. Green was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, and came to Greenbrier at the age of 18. He was married to Miss Sarah Rebecca Anderson, daughter of the late Captain Joe Anderson, who preceded him to the grave January 1, 1920. Five of the eleven children born to their union also preceded him in death. The surviving children are: G. B. Green of Camden-on-Gauley; Mrs. Addie Hall of Cass; Mrs. Mary Sanders of Lewisburg; J. H. Green, T. B. Green and A. L. Green, all of near Lewisburg. The funeral was held last Monday with burial int he Anderson graveyard near where he had long lived. Note: Zachariah Green was the son of Henry A. and Eliza Jane Green Green of Rockbridge Co. ************************************************************************** JAMES JOHN GREEN's OBITUARY Submitted by Louise Perkins perkins@digital.net Mr. James J. Green of Ronceverte, WV, who passed away Monday, August 7, (1944) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Baker, of East Ronceverte, was born in Rockbridge County, VA, April 8, 1857 and moved to Ronceverte when a very small boy. He was twice married, the first time to Margaret A. Honaker, who passed away in May 1922. A few years later he married Mrs. Henrietta (Bare) Ganoe. She died in February 1942. Mr. Green was well known in Ronceverte as he was section foreman on the L & R Railroad for many years and later was in charge of the Ronceverte stockyards. He joined the Presbyterian Church when a boy and lived an active life until the time of his death. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Neta Arritt, of Covington, VA, Mrs. A. C. Baker and Virgil Green of Ronceverte, and one sister, Mrs. Bertie O'Dell of Beaver, WV. Also ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 9, at 2:30 at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. George Curry, of the Methodist Church. Active pallbearers were John Arritt, Paul Baker, Leon Baker, Edward Green, Frank Garner and Teddy Holliday. Those from out of town attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. John Parker of Huntington, WV; Mrs. Homer Phillips and son of Charleston; Mrs. Nellie Harnest and daughter, Florence, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Cheetham of Hinton; Mrs. Clara Shanklin, Mrs. Viola Reynolds and Mrs. Madaline Sullivan of Caldwell, Mrs. Elva Luchard and children, Mrs. and Mrs. John Arritt and son of Covington; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daniels, of Winston Salem, NC; Basil Baker, of Portsmouth; Mrs. O. B. Crawford and son, Mrs. A. C. Collins and daughters and Paul Baker, U. S. N. all of Norfolk. Note: James John Green was the son of Henry A. and Eliza Jane Green Green, of Rockbridge Co. ************************************************************************** POLLY GOODBAR'S OBITUARY Submitted b y Louise Perkins perkins@digital.net Covington Virginian, Saturday, September 27, 1980 Mrs. Polly Goodbar Mrs. Polly Bayne Goodbar, 85, of 219 E. Gray St., died this morning in Alleghany Regional Hospital. Mrs. Goodbar was born Dec. 6, 1894, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Charles Harvey Entsminger and Sarah Knick Entsminger. She was a member of the Covington Baptist Church and the Shut-In-Circle of the church. Surviving are two daughters, Charlotte B. Worsham, Covington and Miss Wauline Bayne, at home; a son, C. W. "Buck" Bayne, Salem; a sister, Mrs. John (Pyna) Patterson, Covington; two half-sisters, Mrs. C. P. (Onie) Carter, Newport News and Mrs. Charles (Frances) Webb, Warm Springs; a half-brother, Claiborne J. Entsminger, Sr., Covington, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Arritt Funeral Home. Interment will be in Alleghany Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Strode Eubank, Lacy Marshall, J. K. (Kink) Cornell, Pat Ellis, V. E. (Pete) Ailstock, Stratton Scott, C. J. Entsminger, Jr., and Carter Entsminger. Alternates will be Ed Johnson, Arlie Arritt, Bob Jones, Sr., Robert d. Brown and Dr. N. B. Jeter. Honorary pallbearers will be selected from friends of the family attending the service. The family will receive friends at the Arritt Funeral Home from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. Sunday and at Mrs. Goodbar's residence at other times. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Covington First Aid Squad. **************************************************************************