The funeral of little Joseph Edwin Johnson, 3 ½-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Johnson, who was killed by an automobile here Tuesday afternoon, was held Friday afternoon at the home. A large crowd was present and the floral offering was especially beautiful.
The service was conducted by Rev. S.L. Morgan, pastor of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Chester Alexander pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in Oakland cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Chester Stephenson, Lawrence Wallace, Charles Alford and N.E. Humphrey.
From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, March 9, 1926
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