Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Davis Each Died Sunday, Dec. 14, 1919

From The Monroe Journal, Dec. 16, 1919

Mrs. J.C. Smith Laid to Rest Yesterday. . . Died Early Sunday Morning at Home of Her Mother, Mrs. M.C. Myers. . . Had Been Sick for a Long Time

Mrs. Julian C. Smith died early Sunday morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. M.D. Myers on Hayne street. Her death was not unexpected as she had been ill for a long time, suffering from a malignant disease. She went to a Charlotte hospital September 17^th and remained there a number of weeks. While there she underwent several operations, but to no avail, and as hope for her recovery was abandoned she was brought to the home of her mother. News of her death was heard with sorrow, for she was beloved by a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Mrs. Smith, who was Miss Annie Myers before her marriage, was born in Lanes Creek township near Mount Moriah church on Nov. 23, 1871, but her father, the late M.D. Myers, moved to Monroe in 1875. In November, 1895, she was married to Mr. J.C. Smith and moved to Rockingham where they lived for a short time returning to Monroe. About a year ago Mr. Smith’s business took him to Birmingham, Ala., and his wife accompanied him. Besides her mother and husband, Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter, Miss Elizabeth Smith, a brother, Mr. Brooks Myers, and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Myers.

Mrs. Smith was a prominent member of the Presbyterian church, a loyal and conscientious woman. She was devoted to her home, her family and her church. Always gentle and kind, her influence was felt by those with whom she was associated.

The funeral services were held at the Myers home yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock, and were conducted by Dr. H.E. Gurney and Rev. John A. Wray. The pall bearers were Messrs. R.A. Morrow, D.B. Snyder, G.M. Beasley, S.A. Blair, W.H. Norwood, and Watt Hamilton.

Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Moore of Wadesboro, the latter a sister of Mr. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parsons of Wadesboro, and many Charlotte friends and relatives of the deceased were here to attend the funeral.

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Death of Mrs. Rebecca Mira Davis

Mrs. Rebecca Mira Davis died at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at her home near Stayrns Baptist church, after along illness which culminated in pneumonia and pleurisy. She was 78 years of age and was a native of Chesterfield county. Her husband was Simpson Davis, who died about 30 years ago.

Mrs. Davis was prominent in her community and held the highest respect of her neighbors and friends. She had a large family connection throughout the county and is survived by four children, Mrs. John Deese, Miss Rebecca Davis, Messrs. Jack and Tom Davis, the latter being coroner for this county. A number of step children also survive.

Mrs. Davis has been a life long member of the Liberty Baptist church near Pageland. The funeral was conducted from the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. M.D.L. Preslar and Rev. J.A. Bivens. Interment was in Smyrna cemetery.