Robert New Dies at Martin Hospital, Jan. 20, 1921

Robert New died at Martin hospital last Thursday following an operation for a neglected case of appendicitis and complications, aged 43 years.

He was a team foreman at the quarry and enjoyed the esteem of his fellow men.

He is survived by a wife and three children.

His funeral was preached by Rev. J.H. Haynes and his remains laid to rest at the Midkiff family burying ground.

(From The Mount Airy News, Jan. 20, 1921)