William Helms's Obituary

Mr. William Helms's Obituary

Madisonville Democrat, Madisonville, TN, Wednesday, June 12, 1929

 

MR. HELMS DIED MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1929

Interesting News From Route Six -- Mr. William Helms died Monday, June 3, 1929, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Army Ervin of Mt. Vernon. He was buried in Sank Cemetery the following day. Rev. David Wolfe conducted the funeral services at Sink Church. A large concourse of people attended the funeral. His grave was completely covered with beautiful flowers. Among the friends whom I saw at the funeral were Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hicks, Mrs. Alice Moses Patterson, Rev. David Wolfe, Rev. L. N. Patterson, Messrs. Albert Patterson, Jake Patterson, Brinnie Stephens, Charlie Dunn, George Carroll, Willie Ervin, John Helms and many others.
-- Georgia a. Stakely, June 9, 1929.

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