Mr. Will Corley, aged 76 years, - months, and 4 days, one of our pioneer citizens of the fourth ward, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.F. Wimberly, on Sunday, June 15th at 12 o'clock. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Corley, and two sons, Alex and Dick Corley, and three daughters, Mesdames Dollie Wimberly and Laura Stevens of Ringgold, and Mrs. Jessie LANNING of Florida.
Mr. Corley had been in feeble health for some time and his death was not a surprise to his relatives and friends. He and Mrs. Corley have made their home with their son-in-law, Dr. F.F. Wimberly of this place for seven years. He was of a genia1 nature, and loved by friends far and near. He was a Confederate veteran and served throughout the war and was in some of the hardest fought battles.
His remains were interred in the Pleasant Grove cemetery Monday afternoon. Rev. Pettus conducted the funeral service.
Obituary published in The Bienville Democrat June 19, 1919 (as published in Claiborne Parish Trails, 1994 #2):
Provided by: Sue Johnson (#47267636)
Mr. Corley had been in feeble health for some time and his death was not a surprise to his relatives and friends. He and Mrs. Corley have made their home with their son-in-law, Dr. F.F. Wimberly of this place for seven years. He was of a genia1 nature, and loved by friends far and near. He was a Confederate veteran and served throughout the war and was in some of the hardest fought battles.
His remains were interred in the Pleasant Grove cemetery Monday afternoon. Rev. Pettus conducted the funeral service.
Obituary published in The Bienville Democrat June 19, 1919 (as published in Claiborne Parish Trails, 1994 #2):
Provided by: Sue Johnson (#47267636)
Mr. Will Corley, aged 76 years, - months, and 4 days, one of our pioneer citizens of the fourth ward, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.F. Wimberly, on Sunday, June 15th at 12 o'clock. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Corley, and two sons, Alex and Dick Corley, and three daughters, Mesdames Dollie Wimberly and Laura Stevens of Ringgold, and Mrs. Jessie LANNING of Florida.
Mr. Corley had been in feeble health for some time and his death was not a surprise to his relatives and friends. He and Mrs. Corley have made their home with their son-in-law, Dr. F.F. Wimberly of this place for seven years. He was of a genia1 nature, and loved by friends far and near. He was a Confederate veteran and served throughout the war and was in some of the hardest fought battles.
His remains were interred in the Pleasant Grove cemetery Monday afternoon. Rev. Pettus conducted the funeral service.
Obituary published in The Bienville Democrat June 19, 1919 (as published in Claiborne Parish Trails, 1994 #2):
Provided by: Sue Johnson (#47267636)
Mr. Corley had been in feeble health for some time and his death was not a surprise to his relatives and friends. He and Mrs. Corley have made their home with their son-in-law, Dr. F.F. Wimberly of this place for seven years. He was of a genia1 nature, and loved by friends far and near. He was a Confederate veteran and served throughout the war and was in some of the hardest fought battles.
His remains were interred in the Pleasant Grove cemetery Monday afternoon. Rev. Pettus conducted the funeral service.
Obituary published in The Bienville Democrat June 19, 1919 (as published in Claiborne Parish Trails, 1994 #2):
Provided by: Sue Johnson (#47267636)
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