Deaths of Missionary in China, Mr. Cull Pressley in Goose Creek Township, Oct. 28, 1919

From The Monroe Journal, Oct. 28, 1919

Death of Mrs. Geo. Stevens. . . Occurred About Middle of September in China, But News Only Reached Relatives This Morning—Was a Missionary

Scores of friends of Rev. and Mrs. George P. Stevens were shocked at the sad news received here today of the death of Mrs. Stevens, which occurred about the middle of September at Taianfu Sung, China. Twin baby girls were buried with their mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, who was Miss Mary Thompson of Atlanta, went to China on the same ship several years ago and entered upon their chosen life work as missionaries. They were married about six years ago, and have two children, Janie aged 4, and George, aged 2. Mrs. Stevens is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Thompson of Atlanta, a sister in Atlanta, a sister in China, who is also a missionary, and several brothers. Mrs. Thompson sailed for China to visit her daughters a few days after Mrs. Stevens died, being unaware of her daughter’s death when she left the states. Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Stevens’ sister, and an American doctor were with Mrs. Stevens when the end came. Mr. Stevens was away filling an appointment, but arrived about two hours later. (filling an appointment meant he was preaching elsewhere)

Rev. Mr. Stevens and Mrs. Stevens visited relatives here several times during their year’s leave in 1916-17, and everyone who met Mrs. Stevens was attracted to her. She was a most beautiful Christian character and lady of such pleasing personality and attractive manner that she made hundreds of friends, who are shocked and grieved at her untimely death. Their numerous relatives here and in the country have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their great sorrow.

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Death of Mr. Cull Pressley

Mr. Cull Pressley, a citizen of Goose Creek Township, died very suddenly last Saturday in the English drug store. Mr. Pressley left home in his usual health but on the way complained of feeling badly. On reaching the drug store about 10:30, called for a physician and very soon asked for a place to lie down as he thought he was dying. A few moments later, he died.

Funeral services were held over his remains Sunday at Emanuel church and interment was in the cemetery near by.

Surviving Mr. Pressley is his wife and several children. He was about 65 years old and was known by his friends and neighbors as an honest, upright citizen.