Robert E. Terry was notified this morning of the death of his brother-in-law; W. J. Brown, at Anna, Mr. Brown formerly lived in Mt. Vernon.

His wife died August 7, 1934.

Funeral arrangements have not been made, but will be announced later.

Mr. Brown was a well known Barber during the time he lived here.

Funeral Services For Wm. J. Brown Sunday Afternoon

Funeral services for William J. Brown, who died early yesterday at the Anna State Hospital, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Free Will Baptist Church in this city with Rev. Lepton Harpole and Rev. Riley Burton officiating. Internment will be made at the West Salem Cemetery. The body will be brought to the home of Robert Terry, a brother - in - law of Mr. Brown tomorrow afternoon and will remain there until the funeral hour.

The Terry home is located six miles south of Mt. Vernon on state route 37.

Mr. Brown a prominent Barber in Mt. Vernon until his health failed, was 74 years old.

He was married to Agnes Terry Sept. 17, 1898, she preceded him in death on Aug. 7, 1934.

Mr. Brown was a faithful member of the Christian Church and the 1.0.0.F lodge.

Source: Mt Vernon Register News
Date: June 26, 1936
Submitted by: Barb Mason