James Anderson Cemetery
Galax, Virginia
Location: Across South Main Street from Felts Park. This cemetery is on the southwest corner of the junction of South Main Street and Maroon Tide Dr. (Clarke Ave.). It is down the hill from Galax Middle School.
Directions:
GPS Coordinates: N36.6550844 W80.9217515
Surveyed by: Ginger Ballard August 2000; updated by Buford Wilson November 2006
Comments: Stones for the Anderson family were moved here from the family cemetery on what is now Stuart Drive. A house now sits on the old family cemetery.
| Name | Birth | Death | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row 1 | |||
| _____, Poochie | Nov 1932 | Aug 1936 | |
| ANDERSON, Friel Nuckolls | 2 Oct 1846 | 25 Aug 1922 | Volunteered in Confederate Army 1863. Co C, 45th VA Reg; Masonic symbol on stone |
| ANDERSON, Bettie Elizabeth Roberts | 14 Jan 1848 | 9 Nov 1920 | At rest |
| LUNDY, Joseph Jackson | 24 Jun 1926 | 4 Jan 1973 | VA Cpl Army Air Forces World War II |
| LUNDY, Elbert L. | 27 Jul 1903 | 15 Mar 1968 | joint stone with next |
| LUNDY, Virginia A. | 2 Sep 1903 | 21 Jan 1993 | |
| BOOTH, Peggy Gentry | 19 Sep 1928 | 31 Dec 1998 | Devoted mother of three loving sons |
| GENTRY, J. Paul | 19 Aug 1908 | 19 Feb 1970 | |
| GENTRY, Pauline A. | 10 July 1909 | 17 July 1964 | |
| DOBYNS, B.S., MD | 1 July 1872 | 20 Jan 1923 | [According to Paul Herndon’s notes, remains were moved to Felts Cemetery but the stone was not moved.] |
| HIGGINS, Lula Belle Anderson | 31 July 1899 | 29 Dec 1992 | |
| Row 2 | |||
| ANDERSON, Alexander Chapman | 19 June 1874 | 25 Aug 1958 | Son of Friel N. & Elizabeth Roberts Anderson [stone was overcut 1874/1884; child was five years old in 1880 census.] |
| ANDERSON, Ada May Cooper | 12 June 1871 | 17 Oct 1953 | Wife of A.C. Anderson, daughter of Dr. B.F. & Sarah Nuckolls Cooper. Life’s work well done, Life’s course well run, Life’s crown well won. Then come rest. (On back of stone:) Grant them Thy peace and let Thy light perpetual shine on them. |
| ANDERSON, Nell Joe | 14 Apr 1912 | 20 Apr 1940 | |
| ANDERSON, Ruby Elizabeth | 10 May 1895 | 16 Feb 1900 | Daughter of A.C. & May Anderson. A flower that once had Loved to linger in the world of human love, Touched by death’s decaying finger. (On back of stone:) This lovely bud so young Just come to show What a sweet flower In Paradise would bloom. |
| ANDERSON, Ned J. | 27 Sep 1901 | 29 Nov 1991 | |
| ANDERSON, Stephen Dan | 16 Mar 1907 | 2 Sep 1996 | |
| ANDERSON, Ora Garnett | 1 Oct 1899 | 2 Feb 1902 | Daughter of C.E. & L.R. Anderson. Aged 2 Y 4 M & 6 D’s. (Side of stone:) A little flower of love That blossomed but to die. (Side:) The fairest bud that [flowery?] nature knows Oft ne’er unfolds but withers and blows. |
| ANDERSON, Charlie E. | 27 Sep 1872 | 28 May 1947 | |
| ANDERSON, Lillie C. | 9 Nov 1874 | 30 Apr 1969 | |
| TAYLOR, Juanita Cooper Anderson | 9 Oct 1913 | 8 May 1988 | (Back:) Wife of Jim Polk Taylor 21 Jul 1909-3 Feb 1973; married 8 May 1938. Beloved grandmother of Anne & Allen Lineburry, Rob & Beth Taylor. [Obverse inscription not found in 1990s] (Foot stone:) Dee Dee. [Footstone not found in 2006.] |
| Row 3 | |||
| PAINTER, Amanda H. | 25 Jan 1865 | 31 Oct 1949 | joint stone with next |
| PAINTER, A.C. | 5 Feb 1854 | 18 May 1931 | |
| PAINTER, Louisa E. | 12 Aug 1833 | 29 Mar 1911 | Wife of A.C. Painter, Sr.; Age 77 yrs 7 mos & 17 days. |
| PAINTER, J.O.,MD | 30 Apr 1857 | 27 May 1884 | By incessant [love?] he rose to the first position in his class and graduated with high honors at the University of Md. He returned from his Alma Mater but with trunk unpacked, books unopened, he fell a victim to the fatal disease of consumption. (Side of stone:) Heir to no fortune but genius, He rose above the clouds of obscurity, Shone for a moment with splendor To fade beneath the shadow of death. (Side:) Erected by his devoted brother. |
| PAINTER, Touton B. | 14 Dec 1895 | 13 Jun 1896 | Son of A.C. & A.H. Painter; aged 5 ms 29 ds. |
| PAINTER, J. Orville | 8 May 1892 | 27 Sep 1975 | Mech US Army World War I |
| PAINTER, Lettie Reavis | 27 June 1902 | 22 Sep 1995 | Wife of James O. Painter; mother of Ralph J. Painter |
| PAINTER, Ralph Jackson | 1923 | 1992 | Cpl U.S. Army World War II, Korea |
| Row 4 | |||
| WITHEROW, T.B., MD | 3 Oct 1861 | 24 Mar 1897 | (Masonic symbol on stone.) |
| WITHEROW, Ella Belle | 22 Jan 1869 | 27 Apr 1892 | Wife of Dr. T.B. Witherow; eldest daughter of Dr. & L.C. Gentry of Jefferson, NC. Aged 23 ys 2 ms & 29 ds. Green be the sod to cover thy tomb. Sweet be the flowers that here shall bloom. (Side:) We lived one year of winged bliss Short space of joy and love; The angels jealous of our joy Recalled the[e] above. |
| WITHEROW, Lee Tiffany [WITHEROW], Lee Tiffany | 5 Mar 1892 | 28 Mar 189_ | Son of Dr. & L.B. Witherow; our baby [Death year is 1892 per Paul Herndon’s notes.] |
| WITHEROW, Lola Belle [WITHEROW], Lola Belle | [7 Sep 1859] | [6 Jun 1871] | Foot: L.B.W. [Headstone is broken; dates are from Herndon’s notes.] |
| WITHEROW, Dr. C.A. | [24 Feb 1822] | [5 Mar 1894] | (Masonic symbol on stone.) [Headstone is broken; dates are from Herndon’s notes.] |
| WITHEROW, Sarah Anderson [WITHEROW], Sarah Anderson | 8 Apr 1839 | 2 Jun 1920 | Wife of Dr. C.A. Witherow; age 81 yrs 1 mo 24 ds. Come unto me all ye that are labor and heavy laden and I will give you rest. |
| WITHEROW, Columbia A. | 18 Jun 1858 | 10 Jul 1898 | Daughter of Dr. C.A. and S.E. Witherow; aged 40 yrs & 22 days. Death is eternal life, Our souls we keep. |
| Row 5 | |||
| ANDERSON, Sophia | 25 Sep 1844 | 30 Mar 1923 | |
| ANDERSON, Harriet Albina | 28 Dec 1835 | 3 Dec 1905 | |
| ANDERSON, A.C. | 13 Oct 1831 | 7 May 1903 | Age 71 yrs 6 mos 19 das |
| ANDERSON, James | 14 Oct 1806 | 6 Oct 1876 | |
| ANDERSON, Polly C. | 2 Jan [1867] | 24 Jan 1867 | |
| ANDERSON, Robert H. | 4 April 1883 | ||
| ANDERSON, Orville | 12 Jul 1885 | ||
| ANDERSON, Virginia E. | [11 May 1886] | broken headstone; foot: V.E.A [Death date from Paul Herndon] | |
| ANDERSON, Jane F. | 20 Jun 1890 | ||
| GREEN, Emmett Guy | 1882 | 1937 | (foot:) J.G. |
| HIGGINS, Frances G. | 22 May 1882 | 2 Jun 1968 | (foot:) Mother |
| CROWN, Frank L. | Small broken stone;grave marked with cinder blocks | ||
| Row 6 | |||
| HAILE, Sena | 31 Jan 1848 | 2 May 1857 | Only daughter of F.L. & E. Haile. |
| HALE, Evalina | 13 Mar 1817 | 10 Oct 1855 | Affectionate wife of F.L. Hale & daughter of James & Martha Anderson |
| ANDERSON, Orville | 22 Dec 1857 | Aged 60 years ____. (Stone badly worn) | |
| ANDERSON, Mary | Oct 1840 | Aged ___ years. (Stone badly worn) | |
| unknown | illegible stone | ||
| unknown | unmarked grave | ||
| OGLESBY, William | 11 Feb 1831 | 3 Jun 1862 | Aged 31 years 3 months and 27 days (Stone badly worn) |
| ANDERSON, Sarah F. | 12 Jun 1822 | 28 Feb 1863 | Aged 40 years 8 months and 16 days |
| OGLESBY, Lafayette | 5 Apr 1833 | 11 Apr 1863 | Aged 30 years & 9 days |
| ANDERSON, Lafayette | 1848 | 1942 | (Masonic symbol on stone.) |
| unknown | rock | ||
| unknown | Space, no marker | ||
| unknown | broken stone | ||
| unknown | (no stone w/ foot: __.L.S[?].) | ||
| Row 7 | |||
| SUTHERLAND, Emily | 23 Jul 1832 | 3 Oct 1873 | Wife of W.H. Sutherland; daughter of James & Martha Anderson . Born Grayson Co Va., died at Hillsville. |
| ANDERSON, Martha | 27 Nov 1792 | 10 Dec 1857 | Aged 65 years & 14 dys. |
| ANDERSON, James | [23] Apr 1851 | Aged 78 years 1 months 11 days (Stone badly worn. Date in brackets is from Paul Herndon’s notes.) | |
| ANDERSON, Sena S. | 19 May 1848 | Aged 11 years (Stone badly worn.) | |
| ANDERSON, Louisa | 2 Jun 1820 | Aged 4 years (Stone badly worn.) | |
| ANDERSON, Garland | 26 Oct 1819 | 7 Apr 1891 | |
| [ANDERSON, Larentha E.] | (Foot: L.E.A.) (Name from Herndon files.) | ||
| unknown | field stone | ||
| unknown | space, no marker | ||
| _____, Sena | 1851 | 1908 | |
| Row 8 | |||
| ANDERSON, Mattie | 1869 | 1893 | |
| ANDERSON, Charlotte Patton | 1856 | 1894 | |
| ANDERSON, Fannie | 1866 | 1906 | |
| GREEN, Julia Atline | 1842 | 1911 | (foot:) Mother |
| GREEN, J. William | 1852 | 1945 | (Masonic symbol on stone.) (foot:) Father |
| ANDERSON, Harden | 1856 | 1930 | |
| ANDERSON, Susan | 1853 | 1930 | |
| Row 9 | |||
| ANDERSON, Alice A. | 26 Nov 1923 | joint stone with next | |
| ANDERSON, Joe L. | 6 Jun 1928 | 26 Dec 1986 | Foot: Cpl US Army Korea 6 Jun 1920 – 26 Dec 1986 |
| ANDERSON, Jessie Webb | 1 Apr 1899 | 7 Sep 1982 | Wife of James R. Anderson |
| ANDERSON, Laura Jean | 9 Apr 1923 | 5 Mar 2004 | Daughter of James & Jessie Anderson |
| LIDDLE, Maude Anderson | 10 Dec 1889 | 9 Feb 1974 | |
| ANDERSON, Billy L. | 7 Jun 1886 | 15 Aug 1959 | Virginia 1st Lt 12 Ry Engineers World War I |
| ANDERSON, George W. | 7 Jun 1910 | [Virginia Capt QM Corps] (military stone badly eroded, covered by boxwoods; date and service from Paul Herndon’s notes) | |
| ANDERSON, James R. | 24 Dec 1935 | Virginia Sgt 38 Co Trans Corps (portion of stone covered by boxwoods) | |
| Row 10 | |||
| HALE, Sterling W. | 23 May 1897 | 25 Nov 1979 | U.S. Army World War I |
| HALE, William A. | 1872 | 1948 | |
| HALE, Ada M. | 30 Jun 1898 | 21 Feb 1979 | Vaughn Guynn metal marker: Ada O. HALE 1897 – 1979 |
| Row 11 | |||
| unknowns | [In this area there are numerous graves marked by rocks or with no markers at all.] | ||
| MARSHALL, Sam J. | 1872 | 1944 | |
| unknowns | [In this area there are four graves marked by field stones.] | ||
| Row 12 | |||
| unknown | field stone | ||
| HALE, Louise C. | 1865 | 1934 | |
| unknown | field stone | ||
| MARSHALL, William D. | 9 May 1907 | 22 Apr 1957 | joint stone with next |
| FUNK, Geneva Marshall | 10 May 1909 | 7 July 1995 | |
| Row 13 | |||
| TRIMBLE, Lavinia | 9 Jun 1857 | 22 Feb 1938 | dau of Wm. & Elizabeth Trimble |
| ROBERTS, Evalina | 5 Jul 1850 | 17 Jan 1880 | |
| unknowns | two field stones | ||
| TRIMBLE, Elizabeth | 15 Jun 1816 | 6 Aug 1887 | |
| TRIMBLE, Wm. | 2 Apr 1815 | 14 Sep 1860 | |
| TRIMBLE, Jasper | 30 Nov 1846 | 26 Sep 1862 | |
| MOONEY, Elbert | 10 Jul 1876 | __ Aug 187_ | son of J.M. & S.J. Mooney |
| unknown | field stone | ||
| MOONEY, Clara E. | 12 Jun 1875 | 12`Apr 1889 | daughter of J.M & S.J. Mooney |
| MOONEY, infant | 19 Jun 1893 | 19 Jun 1893 | Infant son of G.W. & Marge Mooney |
| unknowns | unmarked grave and two field stones | ||
| Row 14 | |||
| TRIMBLE, Jimmie | 1884 | 1886 | |
| TRIMBLE, infant | Infant of E.S. & Meda Trimble | ||
| TRIMBLE, Meda | 1884 | ||
| SMITH, John Walter | 12 Dec 1931 | 13 Dec 1931 | Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. John W. Smith. Budded on earth to bloom in heaven. |
| ROBERTS, Emmet | 2 Jan 1880 | 3 Mar 1903 | A place is vacant in our home, A voice we loved is stilled in death, but he left the sweet assurance that he was going to rest. Erected by G.W. & S.J. Mooney. |
| MOONEY, Rev. J.M. | 30 Jun 1848 | 5 Oct 1902 | Son of John & Sarah Mooney. We shall sleep but not forever, There will be a glorious dawn. We shall meet to part no more, On the resurrection morn. |
| MOONEY, Susan Jane | 1 Dec 1844 | 19 Jul 1929 | Rest, mother, rest in quiet sleep, While friends in sorrow O’er thee weep. |
| MOONEY, Jasper L. | 30 Apr 1873 | 14 Sep 1898 | Son of J.M. & S.J. Mooney. Entered his profession as an Atty at Law 1 May 1897. Enlisted in the U.S. Service in Co M, 2 Regt Va Volunteers 19 May 1898. Died of typhoid fever in 2 Division Hospital Jacksonville Fla. |
| MOONEY, James Stanley | 6 Oct 1900 | 8 Sep 1902 | Son of G.W. & Margie Mooney. An angel at rest. |
| MOONEY, Ned Lafayette | 30 Jun 1904 | 26 Jun 1906 | Son of G.W. & Margie Mooney. Lamb carved on worn stone [Dates are from notes of Paul Herndon.] |
| MOONEY, Margie Galyean | 17 Aug 1870 | 9 Jul 1924 | Wife of G.W. Mooney |
| MOONEY, J. Lee | 1896 | 1930 | joint stone with next |
| MOONEY, Maude R. | 1898 | 1978 | |
| HINSHAW, Robie Cecil | 16 May 1920 | 22 Oct 1992 | joint stone with next |
| HINSHAW, Mildred G. | 13 Jun 1926 | ||
| Row 15 | |||
| GRISSMAN, Jessie A. | 28 Aug 1880 | 11 Dec 1958 | joint stone with next |
| GRISSMAN, Annie | 1 Jul 1877 | 11 Apr 1915 | A devoted husband and wife |
| MOONEY, A.E. | 29 Feb 1892 | 3 Apr 1892 | [Dates are now underground but taken from notes of Paul Herndon.] |
| MOONEY, Hattie Frances | 12 Sep 1900 | 2 Jul 1901 | Daughter of T.F. & P.J. Mooney. [Dates are now underground but taken from notes of Paul Herndon.] |
| HINSHAY, Mary Ann | 6 Jan 1945 | Daughter. Foot: Baby | |