Mr. Needham G. Massey died at his home near Four Oaks Sunday morning about 1 o’clock at the age of 85 years. He had been in feeble health for the past two years, suffering from high blood pressure.
Mr. Massey was twice married, the first time to Miss Saphronia Hines and the second time to Mrs. Tom Barham, who died nine years ago.
The funeral services were held at the home yesterday afternoon at 1 o’clock, conducted by Elder Jesse Barnes of this city and interment was made in the Massey cemetery, about two miles from here on the Goldsboro road.
The deceased is survived by eight children: Mrs. J.R. Smith and Mrs. R.E. Baker of Petersburg, Va.; Messrs. S.H. Massey of this city; J.M. Massey of Mount Olive; J.B., W.A. and J.R. Massey of Four Oaks; and G.W. Massey of Turkey.
The bereaved ones that the sympathy of many friends in their loss.
From page 8 of the Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, March 10, 1925
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