Author Archives: gravelyspeaking

Jesus Christ and the Cross

Posted on December 25, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

The Latin Cross is universally recognized as the symbol of Christianity. While it may look simple to the eye, the symbol is imbued with deep meaning to all Christians. After the trial, Christ is mocked by the Roman soldiers. He … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Classic

Posted on December 22, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

HELMS ROBERT “BOBBY” LEE AUGUST 15, 1933 JUNE 9, 1997 —HERE LIES A LEGEND— Mr. JINGLE BELL ROCK BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED       MATTHEW 5:4 At this time of year, radio stations are playing classic … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults–The Burial Kind

Posted on December 19, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

ALPHONSE CAPONE 1899- – 1947 MY JESUS MERCY MAE CAPONE 1897 – 1986 Gonzo reporter, Geraldo Rivera, had a two-hour television special which aired on April 21, 1986, titled, The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults. For a time, Capone had … Continue reading →

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The Soul Takes Flight

Posted on December 16, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

The limestone gravestone in the Mt. Elliott Cemetery at Detroit, Michigan of “Louie” is faded, erosion has taken a toll. The scroll below the cherub is hard to read—but it clearly says that Louie was the son of John and Annie.  The … Continue reading →

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Cemetery Hound

Posted on December 12, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

A cast iron Newfoundland stands guard over the grave of two-year old Florence Bernadine Rees, the daughter of Thomas B. and Elizabeth S. Rees, who died on February 7, 1862, of scarlet fever. Her obituary from the February 8th Richmond … Continue reading →

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Furry Family Members

Posted on December 10, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

THOMAS C. BOETTICHER FEB. 9, 1912 APRIL 10, 1994   BETTY L. BOETTICHER MARCH 18, 1916 DEC. 18, 2013   Thomas Boetticher was a dog lover which becomes obvious by the monument marking the graves of the Boettichers in the … Continue reading →

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Guard Dog

Posted on December 4, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

MAYME WIFE OF EDWARD C. HUFF 1181 – 1924   HUSBAND EDWARD C. HUFF 1883 – 1942 Just up the hill from the Edwin Miller gravestone in the Locust Hill Cemetery at Evansville, Indiana, a limestone dog stands guard over … Continue reading →

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A Boy and His Dog

Posted on November 24, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

EDWIN SON OF C. & A. MILLER Apr. 11, 1914 Oct 7, 1923 Edwin, the 9-year old son of Clarence and Anna Miller, has a gray marble gravestone in the Locust Hill Cemetery at Evansville, Indiana, marking his grave. The … Continue reading →

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The Scroll and the Palm Frond

Posted on November 23, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

LAURA PHIBBS WIFE OF DR. C. N. WYMAN DIED DEC. 22, 1922 Two nearly identical monuments (The Scott Family monument and the Laura Phibbs monument) in the Springdale Cemetery at Madison, Indiana, both depict a mourning figure holding a scroll. … Continue reading →

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Italian Model or Angel, updated

Posted on November 20, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

There is a story about “the girl in the shadow box”. It is an ancient story told and re-told of unrequited love that is also told about this statue. According to local St. Louis lore, the Herman Luyties’ (1871-1921) Monument in … Continue reading →

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