The Eagle, Cherryville, N.C., August 7, 1919
Wiley C. Childers
Wiley C. Childers was born June 8, 1841 and departed this
life July 28, 1919, aged 78 years, 1 month, and 20 days.
He connected himself with the Methodist Protestant Church 46
years ago and lived a constant member until his death. He leaves a wife, one
brother, one sister, 8 children, 44 grand children, and 17 great grand children
to mourn their loss. Four brothers, two sisters, and three children preceded
him to the grave. He was always a regular attendant at church and Sunday school
as long as he was able to go. He was a kind and affectionate husband and
father, a good neighbor and will be much missed in this community. He was a
liberal contributor to church and benevolent purposes. His home was always open
for ministers of the gospel.
His remains were interred at Bess’ Chapel, the funeral and
burial services were conducted by ‘Rev. Tom Plyler. A very large concourse of
relatives and friends attended the funeral. Peace to his ashes.
John Henry Logan
Baxter
John Henry Logan Baxter was born May 27th, 1875,
and departed this life Aug. 2nd, 1919, aged 40 years, 2 months and 5
days. He leaves a wife, five children, a father, mother, one brother and two
sisters to mourn their loss.
Henry joined the M.P. church in early boyhood and lived a
consistent member until death. He was a kind and affectionate husband and
father, was loved by all who knew him, which was evidenced by the large
congregation that assembled at Bess Chapel on Saturday evening at 4 o’clock to
pay the last tribute of respect to his remains. He was only sick one week, was
taken to the Lincolnton Hospital on Friday morning, was operated on for
appendicitis and died Saturday morning about 3 o’clock. W.B. Surratt conducted
the funeral service.
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