Alfred D. Yoho, well known citizen of West Fairfield, died at his home at 800 West Walker street early Tuesday morning, August 25, following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered Saturday, August 22, being sick only three days when he passed away. The funeral was held Wednesday morning with short services at the home by Rev. Ira C. Boyts. The remains were taken to the Oak Valley Baptist church for a short service at his old neighborhood church and burial followed in the cemetery nearby. A. D. Yoho was eighty-two years old, a son of Henry and Rebecca Yoho. He was born in Monroe County, Ohio. He came with his parents to Wayne County in early life and located about five miles northwest of Geff. They came to Illinois on the boat to Shawneetown and with the ox team they drove to the piece of land of forty acres of timber, where the father took a claim, grubbed and cleared and built the home where A. D. was reared to manhood. He was married to Alverda Caldwell. After farming a few years they moved to Fairfield where his wife died about thirteen years ago. He leaves two sons, Ed of Evansville: Ira of Fairfield and three daughters, Mrs. Cora Davis of Geff; Mrs. Mabel Morris and Mrs. Florence Galiher of Fairfield. One sister survives, Mrs. Belle McCumber of Cisne, Ill., who is now the only surviving member of a family of thirteen children born to their parents. Two brothers, William and Lewis were killed in the Civil War. Alfred was a good father and neighbor. He confessed his faith in Christ while young and united with the Baptist church which was near his home. He served for many years as a magistrate in Berry Township, and was elected J. P. in Big Mound Township a few years ago holding the office at the time of his death. He also worked at the carpenter trade. He has a host of friends who mourn his passing besides his children and sister - twelve grandchildren, five grant-grandchildren and many relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.