The death occurred on Saturday morning at his residence, 320 High Street, Dalbeattie, of Mr James Garmory. He had reached the advanced age of 70 years.
Mr Garmory was born at the farm of Armannoch, Kirkgunzeon, and, until 16 years ago when he retired from work, he followed the vocation of a granite hewer, and for a long period of years gave faithful service to Messrs D H and J Newall.
Mr Garmory was pre-deceased by Mrs Garmory about a year ago and there was no family. The funeral took place on Tuesday to Dalbeattie Cemetery.