Edmonia S. Berry

b. 20 June 1902, d. 4 December 1989
  • Edmonia S. Berry was born on 20 June 1902 in Virginia.
  • The following appeared on 30 January 1908 in The Times-Dispatch: (Bedford City, Jan. 29) The funeral services of Mrs. Em. Campbell Berry took place this morning from the home of her husband, Mr. James M. Berry, on Bedford Avenue, conducted by Rev. Dallas Tucker, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, of which she was a devoted and valued member, being also a most efficient and useful member of the Woman's Auxiliary Missionary Society and Guild of the church. There was a large assemblage of relatives and friends to testify to their love and admiration.
         Mrs. Berry was a native of Galveston, Tex., whence about fifteen years ago she came as the bride of Mr. James M. Berry, and by her attractive person, rare intelligence, culture and loveliness of character soon won her way to the hearts of all those with whom she came in contact. She is survived by her husband and six children, who are Ellaoise, Mary, Clark, Edmonia, Nellie and Georgia, the two last twin infants, only ten weeks old. Scarce less devoted to her are the children of Mr. Berry's first marriage, who are Mrs. George Miles, Jr., James and Tom Berry.
  • The following appeared on 13 May 1909 in The Times-Dispatch: (Bedford City, May 12) James M. Berry died this afternoon after an illness of many months, aged forty-eight years. He was engaged in the tobacco business until ill health compelled his retiring. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. George Miles, Jr., J. M. Berry, Jr., Thomas D. Berry, Eloise, Mary, Clark and Edmonia Betty; a sister, Mrs. J. F. Spencer, of Brookneal; two brothers, T. D. and W. W. Berry. He was a nephew of B. H. Berry, Miss Ophelia and Mrs. James Poindexter, of Richmond.
  • George Miles and Abbie Howe Berry appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Bedford, Virginia, at 420 Bedford Avenue and one female domestic servant.. Other members of the household included Edmonia S. Berry, Eloise Douglas Berry.
  • George Miles and Abbie Howe Berry appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Bedford, Virginia, at 703 Baltimore Avenue. Other members of the household included Edmonia S. Berry, George Miles.
  • The following appeared on 6 April 1924 in the Richmond Times-Dispatch: (Bedford, April 5) Miss Edmonia Berry, of Randolph-Macon Woman's College, spent the week-end at her home here.
  • The following appeared on 22 September 1929 in the Richmond Times-Dispatch: (Bedford, Sept. 21) Miss Edmonia Berry has returned from a Southern trip. She joined Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Lee
    at Fairy Land Club on Lookout Mountain for a visit, going later to Chattanooga, Memphis, Knoxville and Gatlinburg.
  • Abbie Howe Berry appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Bedford, Virginia, at 708 Baltimore Avenue. Other members of the household included Edmonia S. Berry, George Miles.
  • She married Langley Meek Weber.
  • Edmonia S. Berry became a widow at the 27 May 1984 death of her husband Langley Meek Weber.
  • The following appeared in The News: Langley Meek Webber, Sr., 80, Route 5, Bedford, building construction supt., died Sunday. Survivors include his wife, Edmonia B. Webber, one son, Langley M. Webber, Jr., one sister, two brothers and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
  • The following appeared on 6 August 1986 in The Times-Picayune: John Clarke Berry, retired vice president and director of Canal Barge Co., died Tuesday in his home after a long illness. He was 86. Mr. Berry was a native of Bedford, Va., and a resident of New Orleans for 46 years. He graduated from Roanoke College in Virginia and attended the University of Virginia Medical School. He was a former president, vice president and director of the Propeller Club of New Orleans. He was a charter member of the Traffic Club of Baton Rouge and a member of the Traffic Club of New Orleans and the Newcomen Society. He was a charter member of the Louisiana Maritime Museum and an honorary member of the Petroleum Club and the World Trade Center. Survivors include his wife, Marian A. Berry; a stepdaughter, Margaret Rush Lyttle; two stepsons, Robert K. and Keith W. Rush; and a sister, Nique Weber of Bedford. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 4127 S. Claiborne Ave. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
  • Edmonia S. Berry died on 4 December 1989 at age 87.
  • She was interred at Longwood Cemetery, Bedford, Virginia.
  • Last Edited: 26 Sep 2012

Family: Langley Meek Weber b. 29 January 1904, d. 1984