MITCHELL WALTERS
1897-1938
Strange Malady Claims Miner After Six Months Illness
Mitchell Walters, 42 years old, Meally, Ky., died at his home
Wednesday monring after an illness of six months from a strange
malady which some thought to have been brought about by inhaling
rock dust.
Mr. Walters had been a farmer and miner most of his life. He
worked for the Consolidation Coal Company at Van Lear during the
past several years.
Mr. Walters spent some time in the Paintsville Hospital but was
later taken to his home on Buffalo Creek.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Goldie Plummer Walters, four
daughters, Mrs. Clyde Boyd, Williamsport, Loraine, Elva and Geneva
Walters and two sons, Mitchell, Jr. and Charles William, a year
old, at home. Also two brothers, Rev. Leonard Walters and Glenn
Walters of Meally and his father, William Walters.
Burial was to be in the family cemetery at the Billy Walters place
near Concord, Friday.
The body was prepared for burial by the undertaking department of
the Mountain Furniture & Hardware Company.
Paintsville Herald
2-24-1938
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