The Roanoke Leader October 1910
NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 19, 1910
DR. ROBT. L. BELCHER ENTERS THE BEYOND; POPULAR YOUNG MAN PASSED AWAY FRIDAY AFTER ILLNESS OF FEVER
Again the king of terrors has invaded our town, this time taking away one of our strongest and most popular young men, leaving the entire community in tears. At 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, Dr. Robert Lee Belcher drew his last breath at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Belcher, in this place.
The deceased had been ill of the fever about three weeks and had begun to mend, when other complications arose which baffled the combined skill of physicians and the care of nurses, family and friends. No effort was spared to prolong his life, while a whole community waited in prayer and anxiety the result of the struggle. The end came at last, bringing rest to the worn and patient sufferer but the anquish of desolation to loving hearts.
At 1:30 Saturday afternoon the familiar form of this prominent young man, still wearing a kindly expression upon his reposeful face, was borne to the Methodist church by the following friends of the departed: Drs. P.G. Trent Jr., W.W. Stevenson, D.M. Yates, Messrs. Rufus West, Junior Jones and Adolphus Huey. The Baraca classes of the Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools and representatives of the Opelika Lodge of the Order of Elks, of which the deceased was a member, acted as a guard of honor. A large and handsome floral
design, the offering of the Elks, was borne by two young ladies, while the casket and the alter were covered with flowers.
The audience, composed of people from various points, overflowed the
auditorium and extended into the Sunday school room. A pall of sorrow overshadowed the assemblage as the solemn services proceeded, under the direction of Rev. S.L. Dobbs, who was assisted by Rev. F.H. Farrington. Consoling music was rendered by a select choir. At the conclusion of the services a long procession moved to the cemetery where the remains were laid to rest.
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Find A Grave contributor Jayanna Dotson, 3/2013
NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 19, 1910
DR. ROBT. L. BELCHER ENTERS THE BEYOND; POPULAR YOUNG MAN PASSED AWAY FRIDAY AFTER ILLNESS OF FEVER
Again the king of terrors has invaded our town, this time taking away one of our strongest and most popular young men, leaving the entire community in tears. At 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, Dr. Robert Lee Belcher drew his last breath at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Belcher, in this place.
The deceased had been ill of the fever about three weeks and had begun to mend, when other complications arose which baffled the combined skill of physicians and the care of nurses, family and friends. No effort was spared to prolong his life, while a whole community waited in prayer and anxiety the result of the struggle. The end came at last, bringing rest to the worn and patient sufferer but the anquish of desolation to loving hearts.
At 1:30 Saturday afternoon the familiar form of this prominent young man, still wearing a kindly expression upon his reposeful face, was borne to the Methodist church by the following friends of the departed: Drs. P.G. Trent Jr., W.W. Stevenson, D.M. Yates, Messrs. Rufus West, Junior Jones and Adolphus Huey. The Baraca classes of the Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools and representatives of the Opelika Lodge of the Order of Elks, of which the deceased was a member, acted as a guard of honor. A large and handsome floral
design, the offering of the Elks, was borne by two young ladies, while the casket and the alter were covered with flowers.
The audience, composed of people from various points, overflowed the
auditorium and extended into the Sunday school room. A pall of sorrow overshadowed the assemblage as the solemn services proceeded, under the direction of Rev. S.L. Dobbs, who was assisted by Rev. F.H. Farrington. Consoling music was rendered by a select choir. At the conclusion of the services a long procession moved to the cemetery where the remains were laid to rest.
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Find A Grave contributor Jayanna Dotson, 3/2013
The Roanoke Leader October 1910
NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 19, 1910
DR. ROBT. L. BELCHER ENTERS THE BEYOND; POPULAR YOUNG MAN PASSED AWAY FRIDAY AFTER ILLNESS OF FEVER
Again the king of terrors has invaded our town, this time taking away one of our strongest and most popular young men, leaving the entire community in tears. At 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, Dr. Robert Lee Belcher drew his last breath at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Belcher, in this place.
The deceased had been ill of the fever about three weeks and had begun to mend, when other complications arose which baffled the combined skill of physicians and the care of nurses, family and friends. No effort was spared to prolong his life, while a whole community waited in prayer and anxiety the result of the struggle. The end came at last, bringing rest to the worn and patient sufferer but the anquish of desolation to loving hearts.
At 1:30 Saturday afternoon the familiar form of this prominent young man, still wearing a kindly expression upon his reposeful face, was borne to the Methodist church by the following friends of the departed: Drs. P.G. Trent Jr., W.W. Stevenson, D.M. Yates, Messrs. Rufus West, Junior Jones and Adolphus Huey. The Baraca classes of the Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools and representatives of the Opelika Lodge of the Order of Elks, of which the deceased was a member, acted as a guard of honor. A large and handsome floral
design, the offering of the Elks, was borne by two young ladies, while the casket and the alter were covered with flowers.
The audience, composed of people from various points, overflowed the
auditorium and extended into the Sunday school room. A pall of sorrow overshadowed the assemblage as the solemn services proceeded, under the direction of Rev. S.L. Dobbs, who was assisted by Rev. F.H. Farrington. Consoling music was rendered by a select choir. At the conclusion of the services a long procession moved to the cemetery where the remains were laid to rest.
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Find A Grave contributor Jayanna Dotson, 3/2013
NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 19, 1910
DR. ROBT. L. BELCHER ENTERS THE BEYOND; POPULAR YOUNG MAN PASSED AWAY FRIDAY AFTER ILLNESS OF FEVER
Again the king of terrors has invaded our town, this time taking away one of our strongest and most popular young men, leaving the entire community in tears. At 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, Dr. Robert Lee Belcher drew his last breath at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Belcher, in this place.
The deceased had been ill of the fever about three weeks and had begun to mend, when other complications arose which baffled the combined skill of physicians and the care of nurses, family and friends. No effort was spared to prolong his life, while a whole community waited in prayer and anxiety the result of the struggle. The end came at last, bringing rest to the worn and patient sufferer but the anquish of desolation to loving hearts.
At 1:30 Saturday afternoon the familiar form of this prominent young man, still wearing a kindly expression upon his reposeful face, was borne to the Methodist church by the following friends of the departed: Drs. P.G. Trent Jr., W.W. Stevenson, D.M. Yates, Messrs. Rufus West, Junior Jones and Adolphus Huey. The Baraca classes of the Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools and representatives of the Opelika Lodge of the Order of Elks, of which the deceased was a member, acted as a guard of honor. A large and handsome floral
design, the offering of the Elks, was borne by two young ladies, while the casket and the alter were covered with flowers.
The audience, composed of people from various points, overflowed the
auditorium and extended into the Sunday school room. A pall of sorrow overshadowed the assemblage as the solemn services proceeded, under the direction of Rev. S.L. Dobbs, who was assisted by Rev. F.H. Farrington. Consoling music was rendered by a select choir. At the conclusion of the services a long procession moved to the cemetery where the remains were laid to rest.
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Find A Grave contributor Jayanna Dotson, 3/2013
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