Decatur County Journal

August 3, l905

The following obituary sketch of VIRGIL STANLEY is published at the

request of relatives:

VERGE STANLEY, son of J.H. and IOWA STANLEY, was born in Ringgold County

near Ellston, July 9, l886, and departed this life at the home of his

brother, HERBERT, June 20, l905, being at the time of his death, l8

years, ll months and ll days old. "A tender blossom gathered early."

Why does one life have to be taken and another spared? Why could not

both have gone together, will be a question for the world until the

resurrection morn. Then the cause will be brought plain.

May this short life be an example to the young. The subject of this

sketch was a bright, young man, a dutiful son, a loving brother and a

favorite among the young in the community in which he lived.

By his loss, a chair is vacant in the home which never will be filled.

In behalf of the bereaved parents, his three sisters and two brothers

the entire community sorrows with them.

Besides the above relatives, VERGE leaves a host of friends to mourn his

sad departure. His parents, three sisters and one brother were present

at the funeral, and desire to thank the dear neighbors and friends who

have been so kind to them in this their sad bereavement.

'Tis hard to break the tender cords

When love has bound the heart;

'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words,

Must we forever part?

Dearest Verge, thou hast left us

And thy loss we deeply feel;

But 'tis God that hath bereft us

Of the one we love so well.

Funeral by H.D. Smith, Pastor of Salem.

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