Chapter of Sorrows:
Register of Deeds, R.O. PAYNE,
in the midst of life, answered the call of the death angel on January 19
at the age of 49. For more than 3 years he has served his county well.
He was a member of the Gull Rock Methodist Church and also belonged to
the Masons and Odd Fellows. Surviving are his wife; three children: Mrs.
Carl DAVIS of Elizabeth City, George and Holland PAYNE of Swan Quarter;
four sisters (names 5): Mrs. Tom CREDLE of Swan Quarter, Mrs. James WHITE
of Belhaven, Mrs. Mollie CASON of Lenoir, N.C., Mrs. Addie GIBBS of Gull
Rock, and Mrs. Amanda PUGH of Gull Rock. Also his mother, Mrs. Adeline
PAYNE of Gull Rock. Services were conducted by his pastor, C.K. WRIGHT,
and the Masons and Odd Fellows. Interment was made in Soule cemetery. [IMO
states Ronald Otto PAYNE was born June 22, 1890 and died January 19, 1940.
He was the son of Millard Filmore PAYNE and Adeline BROOKS and husband
of Lida Everette PUGH.]
After three years of sickness, Mr.
Joseph S. HENDERSON died on January 27 at the age of 63. For quite a while
he was a Free Will Baptist preacher but later united with the Christian
Church. He followed the blacksmith trade for 25 years. Surviving are his
wife; three sisters (names 4): Mrs. Ed. PAUL, Mrs. Frank SLADE, Mrs. Clyde
BUTLER, and Mrs. J.F. HENDERSON, all of Norfolk, Virginia; three children:
Mrs. Carl SILVERTHORNE, Mrs. Tom EQUALS and Elizabeth EQUALS. He was buried
at Beulah Primitive Church on January 28 with services being conducted
by Rev. G.C. GROCE. [IMO states Joseph Spencer HENDERSON was born January
1877 and died January 27, 1940. He was the son of Jones S. HENDERSON and
Nancy CUTRELL and husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Neal CULLIFER.]
After a long illness and confinement
at home, Mr. Charles F. BENSON succumbed at 86 years of age on January
27. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Rev. Jabbie HARRIS,
his pastor, conducted services at the BENSON cemetery. Surviving are his
wife and one son, Mr. Walter BENSON; two grandsons: Hester Credle BENSON
of Fowle Memorial Hospital in Washington, N.C. and James Franklin BENSON.
[IMO states Charles Franklin “Charlie” BENSON was born July 16, 1853 and
died January 27, 1940. He was the son of John Martin BENSON and Patsy SWINDELL.
He was buried in the C.F. BENSON cemetery on Highway #264 in Swan Quarter
Township. He was first married to Hester Ann SWINDELL who died in 1913
then to Mrs. Carolina “Lina” Swindell ROSS. Hester Ann and Carolina were
sisters.]
After several years of illness,
Hon. George E. DAVIS died of a heart attack on January 25 at the age of
69. He was stricken in his yard and died before he could be carried into
his house. He was former sheriff and legislator of Hyde County. Mr. DAVIS
was sheriff from 1912-1916. He represented Hyde several terms. He was a
prominent land owner and had many friends. He was a man of personal convictions.
Surviving are his wife; two sons: George T. DAVIS who is the present Representative
of Hyde County, and Coleman DAVIS; one brother Mr. W. Cal DAVIS of Engelhard.
Rev. C.K. WRIGHT conducted the services in the home. Interment was made
at Soule cemetery. [IMO states George Erasmus DAVIS was born October 24,
1870 and died January 25, 1940. He was the son of Thomas Marion DAVIS and
Eliza Jones SAUNDERSON and husband of Orpha W. CREDLE.]
Mrs. Lyda SWINDELL, of near New
Holland, died Thursday, February 8, at the ripe age of 75 years, 2 months,
and 3 days. She was a member of Soule Methodist Church. Services were conducted
by her pastor, Rev. COWAN. Survivors are four children: T.C. SWINDELL of
Greenville, N.C., C.B. SWINDELL of New Holland, Mrs. Z.T. BENSON of Norfolk,
Virginia, and Mrs. W.G. CAHOON of New Holland; 17 grandchildren. She was
laid to rest in Soule cemetery. [IMO states Eliza M. “Lyda” SWINDELL was
born December 5, 1864 and died February 8, 1940. She was the daughter of
John Warren SPENCER and Mary Elizabeth FISHER and wife of Thomas S. SWINDELL.]
Births:
Born to Mr. & Mrs. W.K.
GIBBS of Lake Landing, Robert, born on November 1, 1939.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Luke SAWYER
of Rose Bay, a son named Dewey Wayne SAWYER, on December 17, 1939.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Leon DUNBAR
of Fairfield, a daughter named Joyce Jean, on December 16, 1939.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Guy R. CUTRELL
of Fairfield, an 8 1/2 pound daughter on February 8, 1940. They named her
Mary Jane.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. WHEELER of
Sladesville, another daughter, Evelyn Maxine. (No date mentioned)
Marriages:
Miss Helen CUTRELL of Fairfield
to Martin ARMSTRONG of Plymouth— February 3
Elisha CREDLE (colored) to Mattie
Bell CREDLE, both of Swan Quarter— February 6
March 1940
Vol. 17; #3
Mr. M.A. SMITH anticipates
opening, some say a drug store, others say a smoke shop, on Mail (Main?)
Street beside Swan Cafe in Swan Quarter. We wait to see what it will be.
The Swan Cafe has been painted inside. Mr. & Mrs. JONES have a nice
place and serve good eats.
On Sunday night, February 18 at
11:00, it was discovered that Engelhard Dry Cleaning plant was on fire.
The blaze was under control within 10 minutes. The building was owned by
Mr. Closs GIBBS, the cleaning plant was owned and operated by Mr. W.W.
PAYNE and his son, Durwood. It is understood that no insurance was carried
on the house or the equipment. The loss is estimated at $2000.00.
Mr. Tom MIDYETTE, a native of Hyde
County, came back into Hyde several months ago after spending 12 or 14
years away with the bridge building forces. Recently he has built a nice
4-room cottage near Brickhouse Fork. While away his work was to make wooden
forms to pour concrete for bridge abutments. Mr. MIDYETTE will farm.
Deaths:
Mrs. Oscar PAYNE died February
17, 1940. She had a stroke on the 15th and died 2 days later. She was almost
41 years old. Surviving are her husband, Oscar PAYNE of Engelhard; children:
Mrs. Lillian B. SPENCER of Fairfield, Everett PAYNE of CCC Camp in New
Holland, J. Hugh PAYNE and Edith PAYNE of Engelhard; four sisters: Orpha
PAYNE, Maggie CARAWAN, Bertha NIXON, and Fannie BISHOP; two brothers: Silvester
WILLIAMS and Rufus WILLIAMS of Engelhard. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant
Christian Church. Interment was made in Mount Pleasant cemetery. Rev. W.P.
ARMSTRONG and Rev. J.C. GROCE conducted the service. [IMO states Susannah
“Sadie” PAYNE was born in 1899 and died February 17, 1940. She was the
daughter of Sylvester WILLIAMS and Bertha LITCHFIELD. She was buried in
the BALLANCE cemetery on Ridge Road opposite Pleasant Grove Church of Christ.]
On Saturday, February 3, as the
sun was setting, Uncle Ben BURRUS slipped away to be with God. “Uncle Ben”,
as he was known, was a colored preacher and a good man. He was 88 years
old and had been confined to bed for several months.
Miss Mary SAWYER passed away at
Plymouth County Home on February 21. She was an inmate of the Hyde County
Home until they were moved to Plymouth. She was bought back and buried
at Sladesville.
John ROBBINS, an 11 year old lad
of Washington Park, was struck by Oscar BERRY, 19, of Scranton in Hyde
County. Mr. BERRY was in CCC Camp. He struck the ROBBINS boy at between
45-60 MPH, throwing him 93 feet. The lad suffered a broken leg and severe
internal injuries when the fender of the car hit him. Oscar BERRY was charged
with manslaughter and placed under $1000 bond. Later news came of the boy’s
death. He stood well with his fifth grade class at John Small’s school.
Many have asked the question, “Was the driver under the influence of strong
drink?”
After several days of illness, the
child of Mr. and Mrs. James CAROWAN died March 7 and was the first child
to be buried as a member of Beaufort-Hyde Mutual Burial Association. The
child was 2 1/2 years old.
Mr. Wood DUNBAR had the flu which
developed into pneumonia and died February 24. He was 67 years old and
a member of Scranton Christian Church. He was buried at Mount Olive. Surviving
are his wife; two children: Mrs. Edna PAYNE and Mrs. Harold PATRICK of
Baltimore; 2 grandchildren. Services were conducted by W.P. ARMSTRONG.
[IMO states Anson Elwood DUNBAR was born March 13, 1873 and died February
24, 1940. He was the son of Benjamin L. DUNBAR and Jane Elizabeth DUNBAR
and husband of Blanch M. BELL.]
Mr. Lawrence C. SMITH died March
7 after a long illness at home in Roanoke Rapids. He had many friends in
Hyde County. He is survived by his wife; two children (not named); two
sisters: Mrs. Charlie WILLIAMS and Mrs. W.J. BAUM of Fairfield. He was
buried at Roanoke Rapids on Sunday, March 10. He subscribed to the “Messenger”
and kept in touch with his home county for several years. Mr. SMITH died
of cancer at the age of 65.
Births:
Marriages:
April 1940
Vol. 17; #4
[This issue is missing.]
May 1940
Vol. 17; #5
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June 1940
Vol. 17; #6
[This issue is missing.]
July 1940
Vol. 17; #7
Deaths:
Blaine King’s wife (colored),
of Fairfield, died after a stroke at 7:30 p.m. on July 14.
On June 23, after a brief illness,
Mrs. Rudolph SPENCER was found dead in bed. She had suffered with asthma
since she was 11 years old. Surviving are her husband; three children:
Archie, Dannie, and Janet, all of Engelhard; her parents, Mr. & Mrs.
Neal PAYNE of Stumpy Point; one sister: Mrs. Nina BRINN of Stumpy Point;
three brothers: Oscar, Randolph, and Bernice PAYNE, all of Stumpy Point.
Mrs. SPENCER was 28 years old and a member of the Stumpy Point Methodist
Church. Services were conducted at Amity Methodist Church by C.K. WRIGHT,
assisted by Rev. E.R. STEWART. [IMO states Annie Frances SPENCER was born
April 3, 1913 and died June 23, 1940. She was the daughter of William Neal
PAYNE and Emma AUSTIN and wife of Rodger Rudolph SPENCER. She was buried
in the Amity Methodist Church cemetery.] [My personal research reflects
that Frances Ann PAYNE was born April 3, 1912 and died June 23, 1940 at
Engelhard. She was the daughter of Cornelius P. “Neal” PAYNE and Emma Jean
AUSTIN.]
Birth:
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Willie
CAHOON of Rose Bay, a daughter named Elizabeth June, on June 28.
Marriages:
A new bridge has been constructed
over the Outfall Canal, known as George DAVIS Canal, near Engelhard.
Mr. Dallas CUTRELL of Fairfield,
who has served as merchant of Fairfield for more than 20 years, is now
erecting a new store 44x36 feet on the corner. He will move his old building
back and use it for storage. Mr. CUTRELL is a fine, young businessman.
He bought the O’NEAL home and took a wife. He expects to carry a complete
line of general merchandise and to operate a filling station and an electrical
meat case. Mr. CUTRELL is a member of Fairfield Methodist Church and also
Fairfield Masonic Lodge #520. This new store will be opposite Carlisle’s
Sinclair Station and across the road from Clifton MOONEY’S service station.
This will make 4 filling stations in Fairfield, the other being at Mrs.
Isabell CARTWRIGHT’S store.
August 1940
Vol. 17; #8
In Memoriam:
Mrs. Mary BENSON died June
15 after having a stroke at the age of 78. She was the widow of the late
Zack BENSON of Swan Quarter. She was a member of Soule Methodist Church
where services were conducted by her pastor, E.G. COWAN. Interment was
in Soule cemetery. Surviving are: Mrs. S.W. BOOMER of Swan Quarter, Mrs.
Buck TUNNELL of Swan Quarter, Chase BENSON of Greensboro, Rupert BENSON
and Jim BENSON of Wilmington, N.C., and Dan BENSON of Raleigh; one sister.
[IMO states Mary Matilda “May” BENSON was born August 18, 1861 and died
June 16, 1940. This date differs from the newspaper. She was the daughter
of Daniel Morgan WATSON and Zada Lumsden SADLER and wife of Zaccheus BENSON.]
Mrs. Mollie BENSON died July 21
at 6:20 a.m. at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 1 day old. She was a
life-long resident of Hyde County, living near New Holland, and was a member
of Soule Methodist Church where services were conducted by her former pastor,
Rev. R.R. GRANT. Interment was in Soule cemetery. Surviving are three daughters:
Miss Hettie BENSON, Mrs. Bill BOOMER, and Mrs. H.C. BOOMER, all of Swan
Quarter; several grandchildren. She was the widow of the late T.R. BENSON.
[IMO states Mary Graham “Mollie” BENSON was born October 20, 1857 and died
July 21, 1940. She was the daughter of Green BRIDGMAN and Mary Eleanor BALLANCE and wife of Thomas Ruffin BENSON.]
On July 28 Mr. Alonzo SPENCER died
at his home 10 miles from Fairfield on the Fairfield-Engelhard Road, at
the age of 81. Mr. SPENCER was a member of the Pleasant Grove Christian
Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Laura Selby of Middletown; one half-brother,
Mr. Tom SPENCER of Gum Neck; three daughters: Mrs. Walter (Lucy Jane) ARMSTRONG,
Mrs. Luther GIBBS and Mrs. Julian SAWYER; one son, Mr. Willie SPENCER.
Services were held by Rev. M. SHOCKLEY. [IMO states Alonzo Sarfull SPENCER
was born March 5, 1858 and died July 28, 1941 (should be 1940). He was
the son of Sorrowful SPENCER and Elizabeth GIBBS. He was married first
to Nancy Jane WILLIAMS then to Mrs. Laura Linzce Spencer SELBY.]
Births:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow
BEST, formerly of Rose Bay, now of 114 Popular Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia,
a son on August 10, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee ROPER
of Engelhard, a daughter on July 8.
Born to Mrs. and Mrs. Willie BRIDGMAN
of Washington, a daughter on June 28. They call her June Elizabeth.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Linwood ROBERTS,
a daughter, Thelma Lynn, on June 15.
Tar Heels, famed throughout
the U.S. for their sense of humor, let their whimsicality extend even to
the grave. As a result of this wit, the graveyards throughout the state
are anything but dull.
Another inscription from Hyde
County was written for a miser by one of his enemies—
Here lies 33 1/3 percent
The more he had the more he lent
The more he lent the more he craved
How can such a man be saved.
An international notoriety
has been accorded the epitaph in Christ Church yard in New Bern, for Charles
ELLIOTT who died in 1756:
“Late Attorney General for the Province; An Honest Lawyer Indeed”
A wag remarked that there must have been two persons buried there.
Perhaps the most terse epitaph
on record is on a tombstone in Beaufort County—
By the roadside between Lake
Landing and Fairfield is a grave of a farmer who got so lonely at his isolated
home that his dying wish was to be buried on the highway “where folks are
always passing by.”
One of the most unusual tombstones
in America is found in St. George’s Episcopal graveyard in Hyde County.
It is just the size of a coffin end buried upright. This marks the grave
of A.L. CREDLE who died in 1884 when he was 35 years old. In accordance
with his wish, he was buried “standing up” because he had long suffered
from asthma and “couldn’t rest lying down”.
September 1940
Vol. 17; #9
Marriages:
Miss Camille SWINDELL returned
to Louisburg, September 5, to teach. She graduated from ECTC in 1937 and
has taught the 5th grade there for 3 years. She is teaching as one of 17
teachers in the Louisburg Mills High School. She was born October 16, 1916.
Professor MILLS was principal for 33 years. He is now Franklin County Superintendent.
Professor W.C. STROUD is principal at present. Miss SWINDELL is one of
Hyde county’s choice girls.
We congratulate the following
who received degrees from E.C.T.C.:
Deaths:
After a week of suffering,
Sherdon SADDLER succumbed to pneumonia at the age of 28. He passed away
at the home of his brother, Staten SADDLER, where he was living. Services
were conducted at the home by Rev. E.R. STEWART and interment was made
at Foskies Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are Mrs. Alton SAWYER, Mr. Staten
SADDLER, Mrs. Bell BRICKHOUSE, Mrs. Blanche BRICKHOUSE, Mr. Ellis SADDLER,
Mr. Londy SADDLER, Mr. Edmond SADDLER, and Mr. Lee SADDLER. [IMO states Shearden R. SADLER was born November 17, 1912 and died September 16, 1940.
He was the son of James Edgar SADLER and Challie B. SAWYER. He was buried
at Beulah Primitive Baptist Church cemetery in Currituck Township.]
Mr. H.R. KEATON died at his home
Sunday, September 1, after a heart attack at the age of 70. He was a leader
and worker in the Belhaven Baptist Church. Mr. KEATON was the Texas Oil
Co. distributor for 26 years. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev.
R.H. LUCAS of Plymouth. Interment was made in Washington cemetery. He was
married twice and leaves a widow and five children: Mrs. T.A. JORDAN of
Belhaven, Mrs. A.C. HODGES of Goldsboro, Mrs. Sidney EVANS of Sanford,
Mrs. R.O. HOWARD of Raleigh, and B.S. KEATON of Belhaven.
Mr. Ed. H. GERKIN of Pantego passed
away at his home, September 7, at the age of 77. He died with a heart attack.
He was born in Lake Landing, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jim E. GERKIN. Survivors
are three sons: W.H. GERKIN of Washington, B.C. GERKIN of Wilson, and Claude
E. GERKIN of Belhaven; one daughter, Mrs. L.F. LANGLEY of Pantego. He was
a member of the Christian Church.
Wife follows her husband after 5
months—After several weeks of confinement to bed at home, Mrs. Retta GIBBS
was moved to Columbia Hospital where she died Saturday, August 24, at the
age of 64. She was buried in Fulford cemetery. In the absence of her pastor,
Rev. Walter ARMSTRONG conducted the service. Surviving are two brothers:
Henry T. GIBBS of Engelhard and Bill GIBBS of Gorn (Gum?) Neck; three children:
Mrs. Herbert SPENCER (Maude) of Fairfield, Loren GIBBS and Laura GIBBS,
both of Engelhard. Mrs. GIBBS was a member of the Engelhard Baptist Church.
[IMO states Samuel Steven GIBBS was born November 25, 1868 and died March
20, 1940. His wife was is listed as Ritta GIBBS. He was buried in Fulford
cemetery. No listing is made for Retta/Ritta GIBBS in Fulford cemetery.]
Births:
October 1940
Vol. 17; #10
Mr. Frank CUTRELL of Elizabeth
City recently purchased the T.C. MANN farm near Fairfield. We welcome him
to Hyde County.
Marriages:
In Memoriam:
Following an illness of about
10 days, Mrs. Cora Mae McKinney JENNETTE, 38, of Swan Quarter, died in
Taylor Hospital where she had been a patient for several days. Death was
attributed to septicemia. Mrs. JENNETTE was a native of Hyde County and
was a daughter of Joshua McKINNEY and Annie Howard McKINNEY. She was a
member of the Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Willie
Lee JENNETTE; one son, Troy; and one daughter, Charlotte; one brother,
Will McKINNEY; and two sisters: Mrs. Gladys ROSE and Miss Mazada McKINNEY
of Engelhard. Funeral services were held from the home of her father and
conducted by Rev. Groce. Burial was in Fulford cemetery. [IMO states Cora
Mae JENNETTE was born June 11, 1902 and died September 22, 1940. She was
the daughter of William Joshua McKINNEY and Annie Brock HOWARD.]
Mr. W.J. BAUM, a life-long Hyde
County citizen, passed away at his home, October 17, 1940. Mr. BAUM would
have been 75 years old had he lived until November 20. Mr. BAUM was a hard
working man and raised a large family. He was active until his health gave
way. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Services were conducted
at the home by his pastor, Rev. Mr. ROSS, assisted by Rev. E.R. STEWART.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Farrow BAUM; his sister, Mrs. ROPER of Fairfield;
eight children: Charlie E. BAUM of Fairfield, Mrs. Jessie HARRIS of Swan
Quarter, Mr. Archie BAUM of Swan Quarter, Mrs. Ronald BALLANCE of Fairfield,
Mrs. Charlie ARMSTRONG of Scranton, Mrs. R.S. SPENCER of Engelhard, Mr.
Edison BAUM of Fairfield, and Mrs. Willie DUDLY of Lake Landing. There
were 22 grandchildren. The deceased was laid to rest at Fairfield cemetery.
[IMO states William Jacob BAUM was born November 20, 1865 and died October
7, 1940. (This date differs from the newspaper.) He was the son of Samuel
Lindsey BAUM and Mary Jordan HARRIS and husband of Farrow Mae SMITH.]
Mr. J.H. STEWART of Newton, N.C.,
father of Rev. E.R. STEWART of Fairfield, was born April 16, 1861 and died
September 20, 1940 at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 4 days, after having
3 strokes of paralysis. He moved from Catawba to Newton in 1899. He helped
build five Baptist churches. At the time of his death he was senior deacon
of the North Newton Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife; three sons:
C.J. STEWART of Newton, A.W. STEWART of Nashville, Tennessee, and Rev.
E.R. STEWART of Fairfield; five brothers: John STEWART and George STEWART
of Gastonia, Cruse STEWART and Noah STEWART of Catawba, and Dock STEWART
of Mooresville, N.C.; 15 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. Services
were held September 22 at North Newton Baptist Church by Rev. Hoyle LOVE,
his pastor. Interment was made in Olivet cemetery at the church where he
first joined.
November 1940
Vol. 17; #11
[This issue is missing.]
December 1940
Vol. 17; #12
Chapter of Sorrow:
A tragic accident occurred
November 20 when Mr. Claudius WILLIAMS and his three sons, Carroll, Hubert,
and Lloyd, were out gathering corn with two wagons. They were using one
wagon and had tied the reins of the other and left them. The horses became
frightened and began to run. All three of the boys made an effort to stop
them. In the struggle Carroll was jerked down and run over and received
such outward and inward bruises that he died about 7 o’clock that night.
The accident took place before noon. Carroll WILLIAMS was a good young
man with a family consisting of a wife and one child. He was a member of
the Disciple Church. Mr. WILLIAMS had a close call out on Swan Quarter
Bay about 8 months ago when he spent a most bitter night out at sea. Interment
was made in Fortesque Creek cemetery. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Claudius WILLIAMS; one sister, Mrs. Joy CAROWAN; two brothers: Hubert
and Lloyd WILLIAMS. Services were conducted by the undertaker, Mr. D.L.
BERRY.
After a long illness, Captain Walter
BALL of Swan Quarter passed away November 23, 1940. Survivors are the following
children: Mrs. Bennie MIDYETT, Mrs. Carroll MIDYETT and Mrs. Leo FLOWERS,
all of Swan Quarter, Mrs. Janie JOHNSON, Mr. Walter Ball, Staten BALL and
a half-brother, Martin BALL, all of Norfolk, Virginia; one sister, Mrs.
JENNETTE of Beaufort County; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Mr. BALL was a member of Swan Quarter Christian Church. Services were held
by Rev. E.G. COWAN, pastor of the Swan Quarter Methodist Church. Burial
was at the HARRIS cemetery. [IMO states Walter Samuel BALL was born May
31, 1868 and died November 23, 1940. He was the son of Martin Van Buren
BALL and Rena Anney MIDGETTE and husband of Susan Jane HARRIS.]
On December 1, after 10 days of
illness, Mr. U.W. SPRUILL succumbed at his home at Sandy Point of a heart
attack. He had lived on the river shore at Sandy Point for years. He was
74 years, 4 months and 10 days old and was a member of the Christian Church.
Services were conducted by Rev. E.G. COWAN. Survivors are his wife and
one brother, Mr. John SPRUILL. Mr. SPRUILL followed the trade of plastering
and mason work. For years he has lived on the river and caught and sold
fish and raised cantaloupes in the summertime. [IMO states Uriah W. SPRUILL
was born September 13, 1866 and died December 1, 1940. He was the son of
J.A. SPRUILL and Zelphia OVERTON and husband of Nellie THOMPSON.]
