Capt. R.L. Murphy Has Died, July 22, 1925

Capt. R.L. Murphy Died Thursday. . . Was Prominent Citizen and One of the Founders of Walnut Cove’s Excellent High School

Walnut Cove, July 20—Captain R.L. Murphy, a prominent and well known citizen of Walnut cove, died at his home here Thursday morning after an illness of one week. Death was due to a complication of diseases, no hope being entertained for his recovery from the time he was taken ill. Mr. Murphy is a former merchant of this place, having conducted a store here a number of years. He will be remembered particularly as one of the founders of Walnut Cove’s excellent high school, rendering much tireless work towards making a success.

He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Hill of Meadows; a son, Robert L. Murphy, who is in Germany studying music; a sister, Mrs. Lipps of New York; and two brothers who reside in Salisbury.

Mr. Murphy was a member of Christ’s Episcopal church. The funeral was held at Germanton Friday at 2 o’clock by Rev. Arthur Marshall, rector of the Episcopal church here, and Rev. J.A. Fagg of Winston-Salem, a Primitive Baptist Elder.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, July 22, 1925

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