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Thomas Walton, S.W. Withers Have Died, July 23, 1922

Thomas Walton Dies at Morganton Home

Morganton, July 22—Thomas Walton, member of prominent Burke county family, died early this morning at his home near Morganton. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Grace Episcopal Church, and interment will be made in the Morganton cemetery.

Mr. Walton had been in failing health for some time. He was 73 years of age. His wife, who was Miss Annie McDowell, a sister of the late Manly McDowell, and their eight children survive. All the children were at home when the end came.

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S.W. Withers Dies at Home in Harnett

Lillington, July 22—S.W. Withers, well known farmer, died at his home near here last Sunday after an extended illness. In the passing of Mr. Withers the county loses one of its most valuable citizens.

Mr. Withers was in his 72nd year and had spent his entire life in Harnett county, being active in political affairs. For several years he assisted in the Engrossing Clerk’s office and had many friends among the legislators, who will regret to learn of his death. He was a loyal member of the Presbyterian Church, and the funeral was conducted from Summerville Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Withers is survived by his wife, who was Miss Virginia McNeill, and eight children, as follows: A.M. Withers of Ocala, Fla.; J.M. Withers, Lillington; Lieut. R.L. Withers, Camp McClellan, Ala.; S.W. Withers Jr., Lillington; Mrs. R.O Rozier, St. Pauls; Mrs. A.S. Garrison, Derita; Misses Carolyn and Virginia Withers, Lillington.

From the Raleigh News & Observer, July 23, 1922

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