Mrs. Mary Jane Bruce, wife of H.D. Bruce, residing south of Nora, passed away March 29th. Mrs. Bruce was a native of North Carolina, but has been a resident of this community for many years. She was nearly 71 years old at the time of her death, which resulted from pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted at Nora Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. H.V. Price, pastor of the Nora Methodist church officiating. Interment was made in Nora cemetery.
Mary Jane Gable was born in North Carolina August 13, 1859, and died at her home southeast of Nora March 29, 1930, at the age of 70 years, 7 months, 16 days. She came from North Carolina to Virginia in her girlhood and was married to H.D. Bruce of Bland county (sic), Va., July 11, 1882. To them were born nine children, one of which died in infancy, and one daughter, Mrs. Kate Chapman, died a few years ago. The seven remaining children were all present to offer to her a last tribute of devotion and as a support and consolation to their father. The children are: Will Bruce, Nora Williams, Stella Sykes, Nell Coffman, Mamie Horton, George Bruce, and Lizzie Smith. The family also includes 34 grand children and two great grandchildren.
Mrs. Bruce was converted in middle life and has been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years. She had a living faith in God and her Bible and hymnbook were her council, inspiration and support. Death did not come to her unexpected nor was she afraid at its approach. She asked the nurse before she died if she would stay with her and when the nurse told her she would, she replied by saying that she would not be here long, that she would like to get well or go. To her the will of God was her will.

The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, April 3, 1930; pg. 5