This section, together with the entire county was severely shocked to hear of the death of Mr. D.G. Wagoner, which occurred in the Statesville hospital Wednesday night at 11 o’clock, a few hours after he was taken there by Mackie & Hinshaw’s ambulance of this place. Mr. Wagoner had been suffering for some few weeks with a kidney trouble and developed the flu, which was too much for him.
Mr. Wagoner was 53 years old. For many years he had been a prominent merchant and farmer of Benbow, where he was also postmaster. He taught school in his younger days and was a very popular teacher. For the past four years he had been a member of the Board of Road Commissioners of Yadkin County. Mr. Wagoner was a Christian gentleman and was held in high esteem throughout the county and section. He was a member of Swaim’s (Knobs) church and was one of the leading spirits of that church, always taking an active part in its affairs.
He is survived by one son, Homer Wagoner, and his widow, who before her marriage to him was Mrs. Cal Holcomb.
Hundreds of people from far and near gathered at Swaim’s church Saturday morning at 11 o’clock to pay their last tribute to their deceased rother and neighbor. Mr. Wagoner was a member of the Masonic Order and was buried with their honors, many Masons taking part in the services. The funeral was preached by Rev. V.M. Swaim, a lifelong friend and co-worker of Mr. Wagoner, and he was assisted by Rev. B.B. Vestal. Mr. Swaim paid many fitting tributes to his departed friend in the sermon.
Mr. Wagoner leaves a considerable estate, consisting of more than 500 acres of land, a large mercantile establishment and other interests.
From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, Yadkinville, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 1926
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