W.J.OVERSTREET IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
Lexington friends were grieved to learn of the passing of W.J. Overstreet, beloved citizen of this city for many years, who died at his home Wednesday afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock, following a long illness. His condition became grave the past few days.
Mr. Overstreet was a native of Holmes county. He was born at Ebenezer where he spent his boyhood. He was the son of C.M. and Cynthia Rule Overstreet. Ambitious in his manner he sought further educational advantages after he finished school in the community and attended Mississippi College at Clinton, being among the earlier graduates of this institution.
Returning to Holmes county he embarked in business of merchandising and farming with a marked degree of success. He conducted a business at Brozville for many years, later moving to Lexington where he also operated a general store. In 1900 he married one of Lexington's splendid ladies, Miss Kate Kezer. One son blessed the union, Munsey Gordon Overstreet, who is now prominently connected in business at Greensboro, N.C. Mr. Overstreet was a member of the Methodist church and a man possessed of many likeable characteristics. His passing is mourned by many relatives and friends alike.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the family residence, Rev. J.E.Stephens, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Besides his wife and son, he is survived by the following: one sister, Mrs. Frances Hoover, Pickens; nieces and nephews: Mrs. Mildred Fail, Powers Overstreet, Jackson; John Overstreet, Kosciusko; John Hoover, Mrs. Clyde Maxwell, Pickens; Mrs. Alice Cuthbert, Robert Barfield, Perrine, Fla.
Lexington Advertiser 24 March 1932
Lexington friends were grieved to learn of the passing of W.J. Overstreet, beloved citizen of this city for many years, who died at his home Wednesday afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock, following a long illness. His condition became grave the past few days.
Mr. Overstreet was a native of Holmes county. He was born at Ebenezer where he spent his boyhood. He was the son of C.M. and Cynthia Rule Overstreet. Ambitious in his manner he sought further educational advantages after he finished school in the community and attended Mississippi College at Clinton, being among the earlier graduates of this institution.
Returning to Holmes county he embarked in business of merchandising and farming with a marked degree of success. He conducted a business at Brozville for many years, later moving to Lexington where he also operated a general store. In 1900 he married one of Lexington's splendid ladies, Miss Kate Kezer. One son blessed the union, Munsey Gordon Overstreet, who is now prominently connected in business at Greensboro, N.C. Mr. Overstreet was a member of the Methodist church and a man possessed of many likeable characteristics. His passing is mourned by many relatives and friends alike.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the family residence, Rev. J.E.Stephens, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Besides his wife and son, he is survived by the following: one sister, Mrs. Frances Hoover, Pickens; nieces and nephews: Mrs. Mildred Fail, Powers Overstreet, Jackson; John Overstreet, Kosciusko; John Hoover, Mrs. Clyde Maxwell, Pickens; Mrs. Alice Cuthbert, Robert Barfield, Perrine, Fla.
Lexington Advertiser 24 March 1932
W.J.OVERSTREET IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
Lexington friends were grieved to learn of the passing of W.J. Overstreet, beloved citizen of this city for many years, who died at his home Wednesday afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock, following a long illness. His condition became grave the past few days.
Mr. Overstreet was a native of Holmes county. He was born at Ebenezer where he spent his boyhood. He was the son of C.M. and Cynthia Rule Overstreet. Ambitious in his manner he sought further educational advantages after he finished school in the community and attended Mississippi College at Clinton, being among the earlier graduates of this institution.
Returning to Holmes county he embarked in business of merchandising and farming with a marked degree of success. He conducted a business at Brozville for many years, later moving to Lexington where he also operated a general store. In 1900 he married one of Lexington's splendid ladies, Miss Kate Kezer. One son blessed the union, Munsey Gordon Overstreet, who is now prominently connected in business at Greensboro, N.C. Mr. Overstreet was a member of the Methodist church and a man possessed of many likeable characteristics. His passing is mourned by many relatives and friends alike.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the family residence, Rev. J.E.Stephens, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Besides his wife and son, he is survived by the following: one sister, Mrs. Frances Hoover, Pickens; nieces and nephews: Mrs. Mildred Fail, Powers Overstreet, Jackson; John Overstreet, Kosciusko; John Hoover, Mrs. Clyde Maxwell, Pickens; Mrs. Alice Cuthbert, Robert Barfield, Perrine, Fla.
Lexington Advertiser 24 March 1932
Lexington friends were grieved to learn of the passing of W.J. Overstreet, beloved citizen of this city for many years, who died at his home Wednesday afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock, following a long illness. His condition became grave the past few days.
Mr. Overstreet was a native of Holmes county. He was born at Ebenezer where he spent his boyhood. He was the son of C.M. and Cynthia Rule Overstreet. Ambitious in his manner he sought further educational advantages after he finished school in the community and attended Mississippi College at Clinton, being among the earlier graduates of this institution.
Returning to Holmes county he embarked in business of merchandising and farming with a marked degree of success. He conducted a business at Brozville for many years, later moving to Lexington where he also operated a general store. In 1900 he married one of Lexington's splendid ladies, Miss Kate Kezer. One son blessed the union, Munsey Gordon Overstreet, who is now prominently connected in business at Greensboro, N.C. Mr. Overstreet was a member of the Methodist church and a man possessed of many likeable characteristics. His passing is mourned by many relatives and friends alike.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the family residence, Rev. J.E.Stephens, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Besides his wife and son, he is survived by the following: one sister, Mrs. Frances Hoover, Pickens; nieces and nephews: Mrs. Mildred Fail, Powers Overstreet, Jackson; John Overstreet, Kosciusko; John Hoover, Mrs. Clyde Maxwell, Pickens; Mrs. Alice Cuthbert, Robert Barfield, Perrine, Fla.
Lexington Advertiser 24 March 1932
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