Category Archives: Angels

Standing Angel

Posted on October 15, 2016 by gravelyspeaking

The Charles V. Barrett monument in the Mount Carmel Cemetery at Hillsdale, Illinois, is constructed of light gray granite depicting a standing angel in front of a Latin cross. The winged angel is a messenger of God and sent to … Continue reading →

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Souls Take Flight

Posted on September 26, 2016 by gravelyspeaking

MORRISON BORN APL. 9, 1850 DIED MARCH 6, 1859 THOMAS BORN JAN. 11, 1855 DIED FEB. 15, 1859 MARY BORN SEP. 16, 1856 DIED FEB. 13, 1859 STANLEY BORN MAY 17, 1853 DIED FEB. 12, 1859 STANLEY & MARY A. … Continue reading →

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Message in Glass

Posted on August 21, 2016 by gravelyspeaking

In this stained glass window in a mausoleum in the Westview Cemetery at Atlanta, Georgia, and angel holds two Christian symbols. The torch in her right hand represents life.  The torch is also seen as an instrument that illuminates the … Continue reading →

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War in Heaven

Posted on August 6, 2016 by gravelyspeaking

Archangel Michael is the only named Archangel that appears in all three sacred texts of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Often referred to as St. Michael, Michael is actually an Archangel meaning that he is above all other angels in rank. … Continue reading →

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Angel at the Door

Posted on July 30, 2016 by gravelyspeaking

WILLIAM TALBIRD CRENSHAW AUG. 2 1858 – MAY 4, 1911 NANNIE RUCKER CRENSHAW MARCH 23, 1861 – DEC. 1, 1940 She hath done what she could.   The Crenshaw Family Monument in the Westview Cemetery at Atlanta, Georgia, was built … Continue reading →

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Weeping Angel

Posted on July 19, 2016 by gravelyspeaking

William Wetmore Story (February 12, 1819 – October 7, 1895), the son of Joseph Story—Supreme Court Justice from 1811—1845, was a multitalented Renaissance man. Story was an editor, poet, art critic, and an incredible sculptor. Though trained as a lawyer … Continue reading →

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Cherubs

Posted on January 21, 2016 by gravelyspeaking

FRANK F. JR. BELOVED SON OF FRANK F. & IRMA H. JONES AUG. 5, 1916 – SEPT. 12, 1919 Sculptures of cherubs often adorn the graves of children. Here, two examples are found in the Elmwood Cemetery at Charlotte, North … Continue reading →

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Mother and Infant

Posted on January 5, 2016 by gravelyspeaking

HARRIET JOSEPHINE DAUGHTER OF JAMES & M.A. ABLAKE WIFE OF J.S.M. DAVIDSON BORN DECEMBER 19TH 1836 MARRIED OCT. 23RD 1856 & DIED OCT. 22ND 1861 YEA THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH I FEAR NO … 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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Sprouting Wings

Posted on April 10, 2015 by gravelyspeaking

The praying child is a fairly common marker found in many cemeteries.  In fact, it could be ordered from one of the companies that manufactured these markers in zinc, or “white bronze” on different bases. The praying child marker from the … Continue reading →

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