Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Mrs. James Plummer, Salisbury, and Mr. R.O. Deitz, Statesville, Have Died, June 22, 1921

MRS. JAMES PLUMMER

Salisbury, June 22—The funeral of Mrs. James Plummer was conducted from First Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Dr. T.F. Marr. Mrs. Plummer died Monday night after an illness of three months. She is survived by her husband, who is a well-known druggist of this city, and five daughters, Mrs. E.L. Foil and Mrs. H.C. Morgan of Salisbury, Mrs. M.M. Mask of Spencer, Mrs. G.C. Winecoff of Gastonia, and Mrs. J.C. Windson of St. Augustine, Fla.

R.O. DEITZ

Statesville, June 22—The remains of R.O. Deitz, who died yesterday morning at 10 o’clock at Elon College, arrived in Statesville on No. 35 last night and will be buried this morning in Oakwood cemetery, funeral services being conducted from the First A.R.P. church at 11 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. J.H. Pressley.

Mr. Deitz had been to Chapel Hill to witness the graduation from the University of North Carolina of his son, R.O. Deitz Jr. While attending a ball game, Mr. Deitz became ill and started home in his automobile. On arriving at Elon College Thursday is condition became so bad that he was unable to go further. He gradually grew worse until the end Tuesday morning.

Mr. Deitz was 48 years of age. He was a son of the late Julius Deitz of Statesville. He is survived by his wife, one son, R.O. Deitz Jr., and one daughter, Miss Sarah Deitz. He had been with Statesville House Furnishing Company for more than 20 years. He was a leader in the various activities of the church and in the local lodges, Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World.

From The Charlotte News, Wednesday, June 22, 1921

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