TAYLORSVILLE, June 16-Funeral services were held from the Clear Creek Baptist church, Smith county, for Willis Robert Hollingsworth, 61, following his death at the family, residence in Taylorsville after an extended illness.
Services were conducted by the Rev. G. O. Parker, pastor of the Baptist church of Magee, with Interment following in the Clear Creek cemetery.
Mr. Hollingsworth, a native of Newton county, had made his home in Taylorsville for the past six years. He was a member of the Clear Creek Baptist church.
Surviving are the following relatives: his wife, Mrs. Carrie Johnson Hollingsworth. Three sons: Albert Hollingsworth, Taylorsville; Roy Hollingsworth, Taylorsville; and Martin Hollingsworth, Iowa; six daughters: Mrs. Lucile Hosey, Mrs. Myrtis Ainsworth. Mrs. Minnie Mae Ainsworth, Miss Essie Hollingsworth, Miss Winnie Myrl Hollingsworth, and Miss Georgia Faye Hollingsworth, all of Taylorsville; four brothers: W. H. Hollingsworth, Mt. Olive; A. F. Hollingsworth, Burns; J. W. Hollingsworth, Collins and S. L. Hollingsworth, Ellisville. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren.
Clarion-Ledger, 17 Jun 1940, Mon, Page 10
Contributor: Faye Nations McCardle (47144920) • [email protected])
TAYLORSVILLE, June 16-Funeral services were held from the Clear Creek Baptist church, Smith county, for Willis Robert Hollingsworth, 61, following his death at the family, residence in Taylorsville after an extended illness.
Services were conducted by the Rev. G. O. Parker, pastor of the Baptist church of Magee, with Interment following in the Clear Creek cemetery.
Mr. Hollingsworth, a native of Newton county, had made his home in Taylorsville for the past six years. He was a member of the Clear Creek Baptist church.
Surviving are the following relatives: his wife, Mrs. Carrie Johnson Hollingsworth. Three sons: Albert Hollingsworth, Taylorsville; Roy Hollingsworth, Taylorsville; and Martin Hollingsworth, Iowa; six daughters: Mrs. Lucile Hosey, Mrs. Myrtis Ainsworth. Mrs. Minnie Mae Ainsworth, Miss Essie Hollingsworth, Miss Winnie Myrl Hollingsworth, and Miss Georgia Faye Hollingsworth, all of Taylorsville; four brothers: W. H. Hollingsworth, Mt. Olive; A. F. Hollingsworth, Burns; J. W. Hollingsworth, Collins and S. L. Hollingsworth, Ellisville. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren.
Clarion-Ledger, 17 Jun 1940, Mon, Page 10
Contributor: Faye Nations McCardle (47144920) • [email protected])
Family Members
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Willis Leroy Hollingsworth
1901–1969
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Albert Allen Hollingsworth
1904–1969
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Martin W. Hollingsworth
1905–1943
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Janie Lucille Hollingsworth Hosey
1908–1990
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Minnie Marcia Hollingsworth Merli
1912–1985
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Myrtis Beatrice Hollingsworth Ainsworth
1914–1991
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Essie Bernice Hollingsworth Clark
1916–1968
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Winnie Merle Hollingsworth Blakeney
1922–2005
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