FRANK BECKHAM DIES LAST NIGHT NEAR DAREVILLE

Frank Beckham, 53, well know farmer who resided near Dareville, died at 11 o’clock last night at his house. He had been in failing health for some time.

Funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock Sunday morning at the South Hickory Hill church and burial will follow in the nearby cemetery.

He is survived by his widow, Lillie; three sons, Doris, Uhlan and Joc Malcom, all at home; a daughter, Opal Lucille, at home; two sisters, Jennie Wells of Flora and Vada Martin of Waltonville.

Source: The Register-News Pg 2
Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co, IL
Date: Friday, September 15, 1939
Submitted by: James E. and Louise (Beckham) Heidlebaugh