Mary Alice Williams

Walters, Alice

Mrs. J. B . Walters Died On Saturday

    Mrs. Alice Walters of Lincoln, wife of County Commissioner Joseph B. Walters, died Saturday at 12:20 p.m. after an illness of about three weeks with lung fever followed by peritonitis. Mrs. Walters was born May 20, 1859 and was 51 years, 9 months and 12 days old. Her maiden name was Williams and she was united in marriage with Mr. Walters Dec. 11, 1879.

    She is survived by her husband, three sons, Delbert of Mercerville and Willie E. and Fred at home and by three daughters, Mrs. A. L. Stormont of Lincoln, Mrs. Ira C. Neal of Springfield and Mrs. Lestie Cooper of Hilton. Also by two brothers, James Williams of Columbus and William of Hilton. 

Mrs. Walters was a member of the M. E. Church and was a good kind woman. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her and her husband, children and relatives have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends.

    The funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o’clock at Lincoln Chapel and were conducted by Revs. Neal and Payne. Burial in the church cemetery by Undertaker Myers of Sand Fork.

Note: [Tombstone has name as Walter instead of Walters]

[ May 20, 1859 - March 4, 1911]

Gallipolis Bulletin

Friday, March 10, 1911

Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron