d. 18 Jan 1930
Obituary available on request.
Gladys Aldridge Howard Brownd. 9 Jun 1930
"Death of Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Gladys Brown, 28, wife of Zacky Brown, died at her home in the Deep Run section at 6:30 p. m. yesterday. The funeral will be held at 3 this afternoon, the Rev. Floyd Harris, Baptist, officiating."
Source:
Kinston Daily Free Press, 10 Jun 1930.
d. 27 Aug 1934
"Well-Known Farmer Dead From Paralysis
Kinsey Aldridge, 63, prominent farmer of the Sandy Bottom section of Lenoir
County, died at his home last evening from paralysis. He suffered a stroke
some years ago and another yesterday.
The funeral will be held from the residence at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Rev. B. G. Early, Baptist minister, will officiate. Burial will be in a
family cemetery. A widow and several children survive."
Source:
Kinston Daily Free Press, 28 Aug 1934.
d. 24 Jul 1935
"J. B. Cavenaugh Of Wallace Dies
John Bunyan Cavenaugh, 60 year old Wallace citizen, died at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday night at his home in Wallace. Death came as a result of a stroke of paralysis.
Funeral services will be held today and interment made in the family burying grounds, conducted by Rev. P.O. Lee, pastor of the Methodist church of which he was a member.
The deceased ran a jewelry store in until [sic] a few years ago when he retired and his son took over the business.
Surviving are his widow, and the following children: Albert J. and C. T. of Wallace, Mrs. C. T. Fussell and Mrs. Erkson Fussell of Rose Hill."
Source:
Duplin Times, 25 Jul 1935.
d. 7 Aug 1935
"Funeral Of George J Bailey At Six O'Clock This P. M.
The funeral of George Journey Bailey, 43, who died at his home in the eastern part of the city at 10:55 last night, will be held from Garner's Funeral Home, North Queen, at 6 p. m. today.
Mr. Bailey was known to many. Some called him "Buck." He was a favorite with Queen Street people in his youth, which was spent on that street. His parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Clem Bailey, lived for many years in a frame building, now gone, just south of Caswell. Like his father, Mr. Bailey was a watchmaker. He was in poor health for months.
Surviving are his wife, three children, two sisters, Mrs. George Carter, Kinston, and Mrs. R. J. Garner, Rockingham, and two brothers, E. R. and Emmett Bailey, both of Kinston.
Pallbearers at the funeral will be Carl Parker, Frank Hay, George Skinner, Lee Whitehurst, George Palmer and Wilbur Dawson."
Source:
Kinston Daily Free Press, 8 Aug 1935.
"George J. Bailey
The funeral of George Journey Bailey, 43, was held here at 6 p. m. yesterday. His death after a long illness occurred Wednesday night. He was a member of a well-known family. His parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Clem Bailey, resided in the business district here for many years.
Mr. Bailey was a watchmaker, as was his father. He was in the army for a time during the World War.
Surviving are a widow, three children, two sisters, Mrs. George Carter, Kinston, and Mrs. R. J. Garner, Rockingham, and two brothers, E. R. and Emmett Bailey, both of Kinston."
Source:
Kinston Daily Free Press, 9 Aug 1935.
d. 21 Sep 1935
"Shark's Bite Is Fatal To New River Swimmer
Jacksonville, Sept. 22.--Bitten by a shark while swimming in Brown's Inlet on New River in Onslow County, Jere W. Fountain, 38, of Jacksonville, bled to death last night on the beach, his leg nearly severed above the knee.
Coroner Kimmon Jones, who said he had never known sharks to be in the inlet, stated today teeth prints of a shark were plainly visible on Mr. Fountain's body.
The dead man was a brother of Prof. A. M. Fountain of the State College faculty.
He had gone to Brown's Inlet for a week-end camping trip with Jim Collins and Paul Venters, Onslow county men. Varying their fishing program to take a swim about 8:30 o'clock, they went into water about waist deep. Suddenly, Mr. Fountain called out:
"Come and help me. Something's struck me."
Mr. Venters went to his assistance at once and brought him upon the beach, with blood gushing from the wounded member. Mr. Fountain died in about 10 minutes, it was stated. The isolated location of the place prevented the obtaining of medical aid. His friends tried fruitlessly to stop the flow of blood.
Mr. Fountain, a prominent farmer and mail carrier of Onslow county, is suvived by his widow, the former Miss Annie Cavanaugh of Richlands, and three children, Rupert, Frances and Pere [sic] W. Fountain, Jr. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Fountain, of the Catharine Lake community, and seven brothers, J. A., F. A., and C. J. Fountain, of Onslow county; J. P. Fountain, Province [sic], R. I.; F. R. Fountain, Bloomfield, N.J., and Professor Fountain of Raleigh.
The funeral will be conducted at the family cemetery in Onslow county at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon."
Source:
Raleigh News and Observer, 23 Sep 1935.
d. 6 Dec 1935
Obituary available on request.
Roddell Cavenaughd. 25 Dec 1935
Obituary available on request.
Minnie Elizabeth Cavenaughd. 29 Feb 1936
"Minnie E. Cavanaugh
Minnie Elizabeth Cavanaugh, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cavanaugh, died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at her home on the Gordon road after a short illness. Death was the result of pneumonia.
Surviving are her parents and following sisters and brothers: Mrs. L. W. Kelly, Wrightsville Sound; Mrs. C. W. Watkins, of Southport; Misses Nolan, Magnolia, Ida Mae, Sadie Lee, Mary Pearl, Woodley, Jr., Johnnie Earl and Lewis Adolphe Cavanaugh.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock with the Rev. A. G. Thorpe officiating. Interment will follow in the family burial ground at Wrightsville Sound. Pallbearers will be G. C. Holt, M. B. Watkins, T. Cowan, Zeb Cowan, B. S. Porter and John Lowhorne."
Source:
Wilmington Morning Star, 1 Mar 1936.
d. 12 Oct 1936
"Last Rites Held For Mrs. Jacob Cavenaugh
Mrs. Jacob E. Cavenaugh, 83, of near Wallace died at her home Monday night and was buried at the family burial ground Tuesday afternoon. Conducting the services were two of her former pastor [sic], Rev. Mr. C. J. Carr and Rev. Mr. A. H. Carter assisted by Rev. Mr. K. D. Brown.
The deceased had been married 50 years. For more than 55 years she had been a member of the Freewill Baptist church and had lived in the Northeast community for over 40 years.
Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. A. F. Bradshaw, three sons, O. A., H. A., and R. H. Cavenaugh, and 11 grandchildren."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 15 Oct 1936.
d. 18 Nov 1936
"Jesse W. Cottle Fatally Injured By Automobile
Prominent Duplin Farmer Killed When Hit By Wilmington Motorist In Long Creek Area Early Wednesday Evening.
Walked Into Path Of Approaching Motorist
Hospital Attaches Stated Cottle Died From Concussion of Brain
Jesse W. Cottle, 50, prominent Duplin farmer residing between Wallace and Chinquapin, was fatally injured early last night when he was struck down by an automobile about four miles north of Long Creek on highway 421.
He was carried to a Wilmington hospital by Robert C. Mohr, Wilmington filling station employee whose automobile is said to have struck him. Hospital attaches pronounced him dead upon arrival. Death was attributed to concussion of the brain and possibly a fractured skull.
Cottle was on his way home, accompanied by his son and daughter-in-law, and had stopped his automobile to investigate a detour. Mohr is said to have told a highway patrolman that Cottle stepped from behind his automobile directly into the path of his car.
Following an investigation the Pender coroner announced that the accident was unavoidable and that Mohr was not held in blame.
While no definite announcement has been made it is understood that the deceased will be buried in the family cemetery in the Deep Bottom section tomorrow."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 19 Nov 1936.
d. 2 May 1937
"Final Rites For Rose Hill Youth
Victim of Wallace Crash Laid to Rest in Piney Grove Cemetery
Rose Hill, May 6.--Funeral services for Macon Cavenaugh, Jr., 17, one of the victims of the automobile tragedy of Sunday night on the Wallace-Harrell's Store highway were held Monday afternoon from the Freewill Baptist Church. The last rites were conducted by Rev. A. H. Carter, of Turkey, assisted by Rev. Elliot Smith of Clinton, and Rev. E. C. Maness. Interment was in the Cavenaugh Piney Grove cemetery at Northeast.
The funeral of this young man was unusually sad. He met instant death in the collision of Sunday night. "Junior", as he was known here, possessed splendid traits of character. Pallbearers were Gordon Teachey, Harry Scott, Tom Lanier, Ramon Teachey, J. D. Walker, and Mr. Garris, of Watha.
The deceased is survived by his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Melbourn, Erdman, Arthur and Bobbie Cavenaugh; Misses Essie, Erma, Vera, and Margaret Cavenaugh, and Mrs. Harry Fussell.
Relatives or friends from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Alexander, of Sanford; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cavenaugh, of Wilmington; Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Teachey, of Watha; Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Collins, of Clinton; Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Garris, of Watha."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 6 May 1937.
d. 15 Jul 1937
"Mrs. Annie W. Rouse Rites Scheduled Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie W. Rouse, of Rose Hill, who died in James Walker Memorial hospital, early yesterday morning after a long illness, will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the home at Charity Crossroads. Rites will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Mannis and the Rev. Mr. Currie. Interment will be in Rockfish cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: honorary--Dr. C F. Hawes, Dr. W. F. Wysong, C. F. Blanchard, D. B. Teachey, Willie Blanchard, and Rufus Rouse; active--Joel Barden, Edwin Teachey, A. J. Rouse, Jr., Leland Teachey, Lonnie Lanier and Frank Blanchard.
She is survived by her husband, W. J. Rouse, two sons, David William Rouse and Chester Rouse, her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, all of Rose Hill; three sisters, Mrs. H. W. Wells, Mrs. G. F. Chenault and Mrs. C. A. Chubb, all of Willard; and two brothers, J. G. Johnson of Willard and Nathan M. Johnson, of Wilmington."
Source:
Wilmington Morning Star, 16 Jul 1937.
d. 11 Oct 1937
"Funeral Rites Held For Rosehill Man
J. Q. Cavenaugh Dies After Short Illness; Was 86 Years of Age
J. Q. Cavenaugh, 86-year-old citizen of Rosehill, died at his home Monday afternoon following a few days illness. He was one of the Town's oldest and best liked citizens.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning from the Rosehill Free Will Baptist Church of which the deceased was long an active member. The Rev. S. D. Smith, pastor of the church, conducted the services. Interment followed in the family cemetery.
Active pallbearers were grandsons of hte [sic] deceased, P. W. Teachey, Millard Teachey, Adron Teachey, Elbert Teachey, Raymond Teachey, Melbourne Cavenaugh, and Clifton Teachey.
Surviving the deceased is the widow and six children: Mrs. J. W. Teachey and Macon Cavenaugh, Rose Hill; J. P. Cavenaugh, Wilmington; Mrs. M. H. Alexander, Sanford; Mrs. Isaac Teachey, Watha, and Mrs. Willard Hanchey, Richmond, Va. he is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 14 Oct 1937.
d. 3 Nov 1937
"Last Rites Held For J. W. Teachey
Well Known Rosehill Man Succumbs to Paralysis Last Week
Rosehill, Nov. 9.--John W. Teachey died at his home here Wednesday. He was stricken with paralysis and death came about three hours later.
Funeral services were held in Rosehill Methodist Church by his pastor, the Rev. E. C. Maness, assisted by the Rev. A. H. Barnes, pastor of the Baptist Church, and the Rev. Mr. Harness, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Burial took place in the Rosehill cemetery.
Active pallbearers were J. C. Cottle, Gartha Merritt, Bertice Merritt, Millard Teachey, Fitzhugh Harrell and Sam Jones.
Surviving besides his wife are three sons, P. W. Teachey of Burgaw, Raymond Teachey of Rosehill, Clifton Teachey of the U. S. Navy; two daughters, Mrs. Sidney Smith of Rosehill and Mrs. Raeford Wells of Burgaw, and eight grandchildren."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 11 Nov 1937.
d. 24 Dec 1937
"Arthur Bland Miller
Arthur Bland Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bland Miller, of Beulaville, died at his home Friday about noon. He was born May 27, 1928, and has been an invalid all his life.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 by his pastor, Rev. F. L. Goodman, and interment was made in the Rhodes Cemetery."
Source:
Duplin Times, 30 Dec 1937.
d. 8 Feb 1938
Obituary available on request.
Albert Jerry Huffmand. 24 May 1938
"Albert J. Huffman
The funeral of Albert J. Huffman, 52, who died at Memorial General Hospital at noon Tuesday following a minor operation, will be held from the home at Richlands at 5 p. m. Wednesday with burial in a family cemetery. Mr. Huffman was a member of the Charitable Brotherhood. He was a well-known farmer. Surviving with a widow are seven children."
Source:
Kinston Daily Free Press, 25 May 1938.
d. 31 Jan 1939
"Rites Held For Elza Cavanaugh
88-Year-Old Former Rosehill Man Died Near Here On Thursday
Rosehill, Jan. 31.--A host of relatives and friends here grieved to learn of the death of a former local citizen, Eliza Cavanaugh, 88, who passed away Thursday night at the home of a son, Roland Cavanaugh, near Chinquapin, where the deceased had made his home for the past year. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. A. H. Carter of Dunn, assisted by the Rev. Millard Teachey of Watha. Burial was in the Cavanaugh cemetery.
A farmer, Mr. Cavanaugh was reared in the Chinquapin section and came later with his family to Rosehill. He lived here nineteen years, leaving about a year ago to be with his son near Chinquapin. His former wife, the former Elsie Dail, passed away a few years ago. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist church and was instrumental in building the present Free Will church at Rosehill. He and his wife were loyal church workers. Their home was recognized as an unusually happy one, where ministers of their denomination were always welcome. A kind father and helpful neighbor, he possessed the goodwill of all.
Besides the son in whose home he died, the deceased is survived by another son, Willie Cavanaugh of New Bern; two daughters, Mrs. F. L. English of Rosehill and Mrs. J. W. Batts of Richmond, Va.; one borther [sic], Jacob Cavanaugh of Wallace; twenty-two grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 2 Feb 1939.
d. 12 Feb 1939
"Rites Held For Berkley Rouse
Former Charity Citizen, 29, Dies In Washington Sunday Morning
The entire Charity community was saddened by the death of Berkley Rouse, 29, who died early Sunday morning, February 12, in Washington, D. C., following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rouse, on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. P. H. Fields, pastor of Charity M. E. Church. Interment was in the family cemetery near the home.
Surviving are his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Gladys Clampett, of Washington, D. C.; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rouse, Jr., of Raleigh; three sisters, Miss Aldred Rouse, of the home, Misses Vera and Verda Rouse of Wilmington.
The deceased had a host of friends in Duplin and surrounding counites [sic], having lived here all his life until several years ago, when he went to Washington, D. C., to make his home. He was employed by Townsend Construction Company there, and was held in high esteem by all his associates. The many floral tributes and the large number attending expressed the esteem in which he was held by all who knew him.
Active pallbearers were: Edwin Teachey, Henry Marley, Floyd Hunter, Bob Murrill, Ben Rivenbark, and Leland Teachey. Honorary pallbearers were: Guy Johnson, Jimmie Vance, Wes Pointer, Walter Dall, L. Lemons, T. R. Murphy, Loney Lanier, Hyden Bradshaw, and Mr. Foster.
Among those attending the funeral from Washington, D. C., were: Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Clampett, Miss Billy Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Vann Jones, Messrs. Jimmie Vance, Wes Pointer, Walter Dall, L. Lemons, Foster, and Bob Murrill; also Mrs. E. S. Scott, of Parksley, Va. Quite a number attended from Wilmington and other nearby towns."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 16 Feb 1939.
d. 18 Apr 1939
"Bicycle Rider Dies Instantly In Truck Crash
Joseph White, 13 Years Old, Killed Near Here When He Drove His Bicycle Into Front Of A Truck Driven By Joe Bland Of Wallace; Coroner Exonerates Bland Of Any Blame
Accident Occured [sic] On Tuesday Morning
Eye Witness Says Accident Was Entirely Unavoidable
Joseph White, a 13-year-old white child, was almost instantly killed Tuesday morning when his bicycle was struck by a panel delivery truck driven by Joe Bland, well-known Wallace youth, about 4 miles from Wallace on the Chinquapin-Wallace road.
The child, it was said, attempted to pass a highway truck with his bicycle and smashed into the left front fender of the delivery truck. He died before medical aid could be summoned.
Coroner Ralph Jones, who was called to the scene shortly after the accident occured, ruled that an inquest was not necessary after witnesses had told him that the accident was entirely unavoidable.
Charlie Ritch, a farmer who lived nearby and who was at work in his fields near the highway, was the only eye-witness to testify. He said that he saw the White child trailing a heavy highway truck riding his bicycle. He said that he saw the delivery truck coming, meeting the highway truck in front of him. He smashed into the front of Bland's truck before Bland could either stop or get out of the way.
Doctors described the child as badly broken and bruised. His bike was demolished.
Funeral services were held from the home of the child's grandparents Wednesday afternoon. Interment followed in the family cemetery.
The child is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey White, and two sisters and one brother."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 20 Apr 1939.
d. 16 Aug 1939
"Funeral Held For Mrs. Southerland
Widow Of Late Jonathan Southerland Passed Away Last Wednesday
Mrs. Margaret Alice Southerland, widow of the late Jonathan F. Southerland of Rose Hill, quietly passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 16, after an illness of only a few days. She died at the home of her son W. J. Southerland.
Mrs. Southerland was the daughter of the late David William Rouse, and Realia Cavenaugh, of Duplin coutny [sic]. She was 70 years of age. Since the death of her husband in 1916 she has made her home with her children. Her quiet life and cheerful disposition had won for her a host of friends. She wore a smile for all she came in contact.
She is survived by the following children: W. J. Southerland, Mrs. George Bailey, Rose Hill, Mrs. R. L. Brown, Teachey; Mrs. Perlie Rivenbark, Wallace; James and Elbert Southerland, Kinston; and Mrs. Robert Spencer, Quantico, Va. Twenty-six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Three half brothers: A. J., W. J., and Carsen Rouse, Rose Hill; Three half sisters: Mrs. C. P. Rackley, Rose Hill; Mrs. George Carter, Mrs. J. B. English, Wallace.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of W. J. Southerland, Thursday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock, by Rev. O. A. Kiger, pastor of Bethel, Wesleyan Methodist Church, after which burial followed in the family plot at Clay Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers were: George and David Williams Rouse, Carroll and Raeford Brown, Leland and Byron Teachey."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 24 Aug 1939.
d. 24 Nov 1939
"Rites Held For Mrs. Kilpatrick
Beloved Dobson's Chapel Woman Passed At Home Early Last Week
On Friday morning, November 24, at 1 o'clock, Mrs. Nancy I. Kilpatrick passed away at her home in the Dobson Chapel vicinity near Rose Hill.
Mrs. Kilpatrick had been in poor health for the past several years, but she had been able to be up most of the time until Sunday night, November 19, when she developed Brights disease.
Funeral services were conducted at her home Saturday, November 25, by her pastor, Rev. Ben L. Rose of Chinquapin, assisted by Rev. J. B. Sessoms of Magnolia. The remains were laid to rest in the family burial ground near Chinquapin.
Active pallbearers were: Roy Brinson, Preston Bostic, Willie Lanier, Robert Jones, Roy Brown, and Amos Chestnutt. Flower bearers were grandchildren of the deceased.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. W. D. Kilpatrick, seven children, namely: Mrs. R. L. Summerlin, Mt. Olive; Mrs. Shad Kornegay, Seven Springs; Mrs. L. A. Brock, Misses Katherine and Virginia, Messrs. W. C. and David John Kilpatrick of Rose Hill; twelve grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Hollingsworth and Mrs. Frank Powell, Wallace, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Kilpatrick was the daughter of the late John E. and Catherine Cavenaugh of Wallace. She was born March 10, 1881, making her stay on earth 58 years, 8 months, and 24 days. She was married to W. D. Kilpatrick June 15, 1898, and has made her home in this section, where she gained a host of friends. She joined the Presbyterian Church in early life. She was a devout believer in God and a conscientious follower of the Christian faith.
You are gone, Mother, but not forgotten,
Never will your memory fade;
Sweetest thoughts will ever linger around the grave
Where you are laid.
No more will we hear your footsteps,
Nor will we meet you at the door;
You have gone away and left us
Never to return any more.
We miss you Mother,
Oh, how we miss you;
No other one can tell
But we hope to meet you where we'll
Never say, farewell.
No one knows the silent heartaches,
Only those who lost can tell;
Of the grief that we've born in silence
For the one we loved so well.
Dearest Jesus, help us,
Ever Thy blessed Word to keep;
So that we may meet dear Mother,
When at last in death we sleep.
Written by her daughter
Mrs. R. L. Summerlin"
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 7 Dec 1939.
d. 25 Nov 1939
"Rites Held For Attack Victim
D. H. Norris Succumbed Suddenly Saturday Following Heart Attack
Funeral services were held Sunday for D. H. Norris, who died suddenly at his home near Wallace Saturday following a heart attack. Rites were held from the home with Rev. A. H. Carter of Dunn in charge of the services. Burial followed in the Cavenaugh cemetery.
The deceased, who was 59 years of age, is survived by the wife, Mrs. Louella Norris, and four children, Mrs. Lucy Clark of Wilmington, Horace Norris of Rosehill, and Laura and Rubina Norris of the home. Two brothers also survive."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 30 Nov 1939.
d. 26 Nov 1939
"One Person Killed And Score Injured In Series Of Wrecks Occuring [sic] In County Recently
Walter Padgett Killed Instantly In Auto Wreck Near Warsaw On Sunday Morning; Four Beulaville People Injured In Head-On Collision Of Trucks On Hallsville Road Monday Morning
Five Hurt As Auto Wrecks Near Bowden
Score Persons Involved In Wreck Saturday On Pink Hill Highway
A series of automobile wrecks in Duplin county during the past week, officially ushering in the holiday season, took one life and injured a score of others more or less seriously.
The one fatality occured on Sunday morning about 4:30 between Warsaw and Kenansville when the car in which Tom Parker of near Wallace and Willie Padgett of the Deep Bottom section of the county were riding overturned. Padgett suffered a fractured skull and a broken neck and died instantly, according to Coroner Jones' investigation. Parker was only slightly injured, it was said.
Both men were reported to have been drunk when the car overturned.
[...]
Funeral rites were conducted for Padgett on Monday afternoon at 2 p. m., with burial following in the Powell cemetery on Wallace Route 4.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Padgett, two brothers, Elmer and Charlie Padgett, and four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Brown of Wilmington, and Lerate and Virginia Padgett of the home [sic]."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 30 Nov 1939.
"Correction
In the news story last week regarding the auto accident in which a Deep Bottom man was killed, the Enterprise gave the man's name as Walter Padgett. Walter Padgett, well-known Deep Bottom man, was not the victim of the accident. The victim's name should have read Willie Padgett, although he did live in Deep Bottom. The Enterprise gladly makes this correction."
Source:
Wallace Enterprise, 7 Dec 1939.