Hughes, George Washington

Passed: 1940-02-11

Age: 78

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1940-02-16

Information: Funeral services for George W. Hughes, well known resident of Mt. Alto, were held from the Hopewell Church there Wednesday and the body was taken to Letart Fall, Ohio for burial.  Mr. Hughes died at seven o'clock Sunday evening as the result of an attack of pneumonia.  He had been ill for five weeks prior to his death.  Had Mr. Hughes lived until next Monday, he would have celebrated his 78th birthday.  He was a member of the Methodist church and the Odd Fellows and was one of the widely known residents of Union district.  He is survived by the following children:  Mrs. Gertie Scarberry, of Terra Alto, Mrs. Katie Beam, of Radnor, Ohio, Mrs. Lona Shirley, of Millwood, and Mrs. Essie Knotts, of Silverton.  His wife preceded him in death.  [Betty Kessel McIntyre obit collection]