Tazewell County, Virginia

Obituaries

Josie Newberry Peery

Clinch Valley News

27 September 1935

Submitted by:  Michelle

Mrs. Josie Newberry Peery, wife of the late W. E. Peery, died at her home at the old Captain Ed. Peery homestead, east of Tazewell, Wednesday morning about 4 oclock.  Her death followed an illness dated from April 4th, when she had a stroke of paralysis, since which time she has been confined to her bed, and in a critical condition.  She was the daughter of the late Harman Newberry, a distinguished citizen of Bland county and was 74 years of age.  The only immediate member of her father's family surving is her brother W. A. Newberry, of Bland, who was at the home here for several days prio to her death.  Two daughters and five sons survive: Mrs. W. W Kegley, of Roanoke; Mrs. Roy St Clair, of Tazewell; John Gratton Peery, of Roanoke; E. C. Peery, Harman N. Peery, Andrew M. Peery, and Samuel C. Peery.  The funeral and burial takes place Thursday.