250. CARPENTER – W. O. – August 20, 1841 – April 18,
1912
THE WEEKLY MERCURY
Wednesday, April 21, 1912 (Owens Cross Roads News)
Mrs. W. O. Carpenter Dies
Mr. W. O. CARPENTER died last night about 1
o’clock. Mr. Carpenter is well known
throughout the county and was well loved by all that knew him. He was a good citizen and neighbor; a
devoted Christian. He will be missed by
the people of his community. He leaves
behind him a wife, two brothers, and two children and many friends to mourn his
loss. We can sympathize with the
bereaved and mourning ones and pray that God will abundantly bless and comfort
these, our mourning friends in their dark and lonely hour.
Wednesday April 21, 1912
W. O. Carpenter Dead After A Long Illness
W. O. CARPENTER, for many years a prominent merchant and
planter of Madison County died Friday morning at 1 o’clock at his home in the
Owens Cross Roads precinct. He was 65
years old and is survived by his wife and two sons.
Mr. Carpenter has been the owner of the Woods Mill for years past and had a large circle of friends throughout the county. He befriended hundreds of fishermen who went there from time to time and to all whoever went there to enjoy the sport, his death will be felt as a personal loss. Mrs. Carpenter had been in failing health several years and for several days before his death his condition was regarded as extremely critical. The funeral will be conducted at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon from the residence by Rev. E. C. ROY.