January 1928
Death of Mr. S. H. McCreight
Feb. 14, 1868
Jan. 26, 1928


Mrs. S. H. McCreight, aged 60, died on last Thursday afternoon, January
23rd, at his home about seven miles south of Starkville, in what is known 
as the Smyrna neighborhood.  He contracted double pneumonia about a 
week previous to his death.  Mr. McCreight was a successful and pros-
perous farmer, spent his entire life in this industry and was a highly 
respected citizen of the community.  He was the son of the late J. B. 
McCreight, a pioneer citizen of Oktibbeha county.  Besides his wife, he is
survived by four sons, Messrs. Claude, Curtis, Robert and James, all of 
whom reside in Starkville; and two daughters, Miss Melba of this place,
and Mrs. Barnett, of North Carolina.

The funeral services were held at the family residence on Saturday morning
conducted by Rev. V. C. Curtis, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by
Rev. J. D. Ray, pastor of the Baptist church, followed by the interment at
Odd Fellows Cemetery, attended by a large concourse of friends and loved
ones, who paid last honors to his memory.


Transcribed by C. L. Herrick and donated to 
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