12-7-1928 - Starkville News

Mr. Will Myers Dies at Longview


Mr. Will Myers passed away at the home of his
brother-in-law, Mr. Will Lewis, at Longview, on
Tuesday morning, Dec. 4, 1928 at nine o'clock.
A few weeks ago he was injured internally by
being kicked by a mule.  He came to the Oktibbeha
Hospital where an operation was performed.  After
he returned to Longview complications set in which
resulted in his death.

For many years Mr. Myers was a resident of Longview,
but a short time before his death had moved to Pheba,
Clay county, where he made his home.

The funeral and burial services took place at New Hope
Church on Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev.
Robert Pearson, former pastor of Longview church
but now stationed at Macon.  The deceased was buried
with Masonic honors, the ceremonies being participated
in by the members of Big Creek Lodge No. 204.

A widow and five children survive him--three boys and
two girls, also an uncle, Mr. E. A. Buckner of Longview,
and a sister, Mrs. George McCreight of the Smyrna
neighborhood.  Mr. Myers was a good citizen and enjoyed
the friendship and esteem of his neighbors.

Photographed at the Oktibbeha County Courthouse and submitted
by Mary Whitaker Davis
Transcribed by C. L. Herrick on June 22, 2008