J.Z. Stroup, formerly a deputy sheriff in Henderson County and for several years chief of police of Rosman, died at his home in Rosman on Wednesday of last week, following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered on the preceding Tuesday night. He was in his 65th year. Funeral services were conducted Friday at Moores Grove.
Mr. Stroup had suffered a previous stroke some two years ago, and had not been able to work since. On Tuesday he suffered a second stroke and did not speak afterwards.
The deceased was twice married. His first wife was Miss Corrie Russell. His second wife, who was Miss Minnie Edney, still survives, with several sons and daughters.
From the front page of the Brevard News, Thursday, May 14, 1925
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