Holly D. Wells, 75, Died in Greensboro, Feb. 12, 1926

Mrs. Holly D. Wells died at the home of her son in Greensboro Sunday and was buried in the Woodman Cemetery here Monday evening. She was 75 years old and had been a faithful member of the Baptist church here nearly 50 years. On account of her feeble condition and bad health, she had been living with her only son, Mr. Bob Wells, the last few years.

Mr. Holly D. Wells was the first name ever recorded on the book of the Baptist church here 50 years ago, and Mrs. Holly D. Wells was the second name. Mr. Wells still lives and seems to be enjoying good health for a man of his age.

Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Wells and Mrs. Flossie Wells, from Greensboro, and Mrs. Arment from Goldsboro were here at the funeral and burial exercises. The funeral was preached in the Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. J.W. Rose.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Feb. 12, 1926

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