Benton County Enterprise, 5 Apr 1888, "The Honorable J.K. Wheatley died at his home near Voidton in this county Monday evening, Apr 2, 1888, aged about 55 yrs. For a long while he had served as magistrate for the 9th Dist, and in 1885-6 was Chairman of the County Court of this county. He was, at the time of his death, the Representative in the Legislature, having served in that body in 1887. Mr. Wheatley was true to his friends and generous to his enemies. No man has died in this county for a decade who will be more sadly missed. The pangs of parting with such a bright mind and brave spirit will go to the hearts of many friends. In common with the multitude of his admirers, we shed the tear of sympathy with his distressed family, and trust that we will see him again in a better land than this. Peace to his ashes."
Benton County Enterprise, 5 Apr 1888, "The Honorable J.K. Wheatley died at his home near Voidton in this county Monday evening, Apr 2, 1888, aged about 55 yrs. For a long while he had served as magistrate for the 9th Dist, and in 1885-6 was Chairman of the County Court of this county. He was, at the time of his death, the Representative in the Legislature, having served in that body in 1887. Mr. Wheatley was true to his friends and generous to his enemies. No man has died in this county for a decade who will be more sadly missed. The pangs of parting with such a bright mind and brave spirit will go to the hearts of many friends. In common with the multitude of his admirers, we shed the tear of sympathy with his distressed family, and trust that we will see him again in a better land than this. Peace to his ashes."
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