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William Hardy “Willie” Ayers

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William Hardy “Willie” Ayers

Birth
Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Death
10 Jun 1927 (aged 46)
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section D-X, Lot 44, NE 1/4 of 44, Grave 1
Memorial ID
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MAN STILL IN COMA

Will Ayers Unconscious From Overdose of Sleeping Powders.

Will Ayers, 50, well known here in horse trading circles, who early yesterday afternoon was removed from his home at 317 West Trade street to St. Peter's hospital following the self administration of an overdose of sleeping powder while critically ill with bronchial pneumonia, was still in an unconscious condition last night.

Hospital attaches pronounced his condition as grave. Ayers had been ill for some time, it developed, and was endeavoring to render medical attention to himself. Associated Charities workers caused his removal to the hospital, where it was reported that he was on the verge of death.

Charlotte Observer
Friday, June 10, 1927
Page 13

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DRUG VICTIM IS DEAD HERE

Twenty-four hours after taking an overdose of sleeping powders, 47, of 302 West Trade street, died at St. Peter's hospital yesterday.

He is reported to have taken the medicine without consulting a physician.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the chapel of Z. H. Hovis and Sons. Rev. C. D. Williams, pastor of Statesville Avenue A. R. P. church, will officiate.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Cynthia Ayers, his widow, two sisters and three brothers.

Charlotte Observer
Saturday, June 11, 1927
Page 9
MAN STILL IN COMA

Will Ayers Unconscious From Overdose of Sleeping Powders.

Will Ayers, 50, well known here in horse trading circles, who early yesterday afternoon was removed from his home at 317 West Trade street to St. Peter's hospital following the self administration of an overdose of sleeping powder while critically ill with bronchial pneumonia, was still in an unconscious condition last night.

Hospital attaches pronounced his condition as grave. Ayers had been ill for some time, it developed, and was endeavoring to render medical attention to himself. Associated Charities workers caused his removal to the hospital, where it was reported that he was on the verge of death.

Charlotte Observer
Friday, June 10, 1927
Page 13

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DRUG VICTIM IS DEAD HERE

Twenty-four hours after taking an overdose of sleeping powders, 47, of 302 West Trade street, died at St. Peter's hospital yesterday.

He is reported to have taken the medicine without consulting a physician.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the chapel of Z. H. Hovis and Sons. Rev. C. D. Williams, pastor of Statesville Avenue A. R. P. church, will officiate.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Cynthia Ayers, his widow, two sisters and three brothers.

Charlotte Observer
Saturday, June 11, 1927
Page 9

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  • Added: Jan 11, 2009
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32843200/william_hardy-ayers: accessed ), memorial page for William Hardy “Willie” Ayers (30 Jun 1880–10 Jun 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 32843200, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by DSM (contributor 46945108).