John W. Campbell, of Newport died early yesterday morning (19 Nov 1928) at the advanced age of 78 years & 26 days. Several months ago he sustained a stroke of paralysis from which he did not recover. He was not entirely confined to his bed until a few days ago. Mrs. Campbell made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Opha Freeze, near Newport & passed away at her home.
He leaves the following children to mourn his passing: Mrs. C. M. Walters of Orange county, Va., William C. Campbell of Newport, Eld. A. W. Campbell of Luray, Mrs. Ada Freeze, Mrs. Virgie Campbell, Mrs. Mary Foltz & Mrs. Mattie Alger all of this county.
Mr. Campbell was in charge of the Catherine Furnace mine, when the Gem Furnace at Shenandoah was operated by D. W. Flickwir & others. He occupied this position for years, mining being the principal occupation of his life. He was a very capable man & highly respected by all. He was a member of the Adventist Church for years & was well versed in the Scriptures & a man who thought much & deeply. He was a kind & helpful neighbor & will be much missed around Newport where his life was spent.
Mr. Campbell was a man of great physical strength & robust health until a few months ago. His wife, who was Miss Ellen Jane Purdham of Grove Hill died on 01 Sep 1921. He leaves one sister, Mrs. John W. Purdham of Grove Hill & one brother, Jacob R. Campbell of Newport. The funeral will be held today at the Brethren church at Newport. Eld. R. D. Hottle of Newport pastor of the deceased conducting the services. (PNC)
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Archie Strole # 47661880
John W. Campbell, of Newport died early yesterday morning (19 Nov 1928) at the advanced age of 78 years & 26 days. Several months ago he sustained a stroke of paralysis from which he did not recover. He was not entirely confined to his bed until a few days ago. Mrs. Campbell made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Opha Freeze, near Newport & passed away at her home.
He leaves the following children to mourn his passing: Mrs. C. M. Walters of Orange county, Va., William C. Campbell of Newport, Eld. A. W. Campbell of Luray, Mrs. Ada Freeze, Mrs. Virgie Campbell, Mrs. Mary Foltz & Mrs. Mattie Alger all of this county.
Mr. Campbell was in charge of the Catherine Furnace mine, when the Gem Furnace at Shenandoah was operated by D. W. Flickwir & others. He occupied this position for years, mining being the principal occupation of his life. He was a very capable man & highly respected by all. He was a member of the Adventist Church for years & was well versed in the Scriptures & a man who thought much & deeply. He was a kind & helpful neighbor & will be much missed around Newport where his life was spent.
Mr. Campbell was a man of great physical strength & robust health until a few months ago. His wife, who was Miss Ellen Jane Purdham of Grove Hill died on 01 Sep 1921. He leaves one sister, Mrs. John W. Purdham of Grove Hill & one brother, Jacob R. Campbell of Newport. The funeral will be held today at the Brethren church at Newport. Eld. R. D. Hottle of Newport pastor of the deceased conducting the services. (PNC)
Above information courtesy of contributor
Archie Strole # 47661880
Family Members
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Carrie Elizabeth Campbell Walters
1875–1938
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William Carlos Campbell
1877–1945
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Elder Arthur Wesley Campbell
1880–1958
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Ada Belle Campbell Freese
1883–1967
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Virgie Violet Campbell Campbell
1886–1969
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Martha Jane "Mattie" Campbell Painter
1889–1955
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Mary Ellen Campbell Foltz
1889–1981
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John Wilson Campbell
1892–1898
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