Clinch Valley News, Jeffersonville, VA

December 19, 1902

STEPHEN J. BUNDY DIES SUDDENLY.

Stephen J. Bundy died suddenly at his home in Russell county, four miles west of Lebanon, on last Saturday morning, about 9 0'clock, in the 74th year of his ago. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Frank Fuller, pastor of the Baptist church in the College Chaple, Rev. J. Taylor Stinson of Bluefield assisting, in the presences of large concourse of people.

Besides a widow he leaves five sons, W. D. of Tazewell, T. C. , C. C., J. H. and P. H. Bundy, all of Russell county. Mrs. Bundy was a Miss Leece before marriage, sister Messrs Charles and William Leece, prominent citizens of Tazewell. Deceased. was a large land owner and a prominent citizen of his county. There was a great surprise and wide spread grief upon the sudden passing of this well known man. For many years he had been faithful member and liberal supporter of the Baptist church in his county and community, and here, as well elsewhere he will be sadly missed.