FIND REMAINS OF BONITA RESIDENT
(John Nathaniel Watson, died abt. Feb 27, 1949)
Remains of retired railroad man, J. N. Watson, 76, of near Bonita, who officers said they believed died last Sunday or earlier, were discovered by neighbors in his home early Thursday night.
Coroner Vance Stephens, Friday state investigation revealed neighbors revealed seeing him last week. One thought he saw the aged man on Sunday, but could not be sure.
In his mail box in front of the home were copies of The Meridian Star dated back to Feb. 23. in addition to several letters received on or about the same date. Officers set the time of the man's death as Sunday.
Neighbors Find Body.
Baines Thompson and Reuben Blackwell, neighbors to the dececeased, found his body early Thursday night, when they shined a light into the residence. At an earlier hour, Mr. Thompson said went by the home, knocked on the door, but failed to obtain a response.
Verdict of the coroner's jury was death from a natural cause; no signs of foul play were found.
Members were W. S. Harveston, M. L. Jackson, T. L. Watson, Sam Edwards, Ruben Blackwell, J. M. Boswell and Deputy Sheriff W. B. Francis.
Deceased was a Mason, and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America.
Funeral services will be conducted from Williams' Friday at 3 p.m. The Rev. A. H. Miller will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove cemetery.
Survivors are: Four daughters, Mesdames Chris Reed, Meridian; S. L. Hawkins, Madison; Joe E. Collum and Erskin Harrell, Jackson; a son, Leroy Watson, Meridian; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
NOTE: Husband of
1) Olive "Ollie" G. Poe
2) Laura L Sullivan
3) Ozie Lee Graham
4) Myrtice Snow
(John Nathaniel Watson, died abt. Feb 27, 1949)
Remains of retired railroad man, J. N. Watson, 76, of near Bonita, who officers said they believed died last Sunday or earlier, were discovered by neighbors in his home early Thursday night.
Coroner Vance Stephens, Friday state investigation revealed neighbors revealed seeing him last week. One thought he saw the aged man on Sunday, but could not be sure.
In his mail box in front of the home were copies of The Meridian Star dated back to Feb. 23. in addition to several letters received on or about the same date. Officers set the time of the man's death as Sunday.
Neighbors Find Body.
Baines Thompson and Reuben Blackwell, neighbors to the dececeased, found his body early Thursday night, when they shined a light into the residence. At an earlier hour, Mr. Thompson said went by the home, knocked on the door, but failed to obtain a response.
Verdict of the coroner's jury was death from a natural cause; no signs of foul play were found.
Members were W. S. Harveston, M. L. Jackson, T. L. Watson, Sam Edwards, Ruben Blackwell, J. M. Boswell and Deputy Sheriff W. B. Francis.
Deceased was a Mason, and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America.
Funeral services will be conducted from Williams' Friday at 3 p.m. The Rev. A. H. Miller will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove cemetery.
Survivors are: Four daughters, Mesdames Chris Reed, Meridian; S. L. Hawkins, Madison; Joe E. Collum and Erskin Harrell, Jackson; a son, Leroy Watson, Meridian; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
NOTE: Husband of
1) Olive "Ollie" G. Poe
2) Laura L Sullivan
3) Ozie Lee Graham
4) Myrtice Snow
FIND REMAINS OF BONITA RESIDENT
(John Nathaniel Watson, died abt. Feb 27, 1949)
Remains of retired railroad man, J. N. Watson, 76, of near Bonita, who officers said they believed died last Sunday or earlier, were discovered by neighbors in his home early Thursday night.
Coroner Vance Stephens, Friday state investigation revealed neighbors revealed seeing him last week. One thought he saw the aged man on Sunday, but could not be sure.
In his mail box in front of the home were copies of The Meridian Star dated back to Feb. 23. in addition to several letters received on or about the same date. Officers set the time of the man's death as Sunday.
Neighbors Find Body.
Baines Thompson and Reuben Blackwell, neighbors to the dececeased, found his body early Thursday night, when they shined a light into the residence. At an earlier hour, Mr. Thompson said went by the home, knocked on the door, but failed to obtain a response.
Verdict of the coroner's jury was death from a natural cause; no signs of foul play were found.
Members were W. S. Harveston, M. L. Jackson, T. L. Watson, Sam Edwards, Ruben Blackwell, J. M. Boswell and Deputy Sheriff W. B. Francis.
Deceased was a Mason, and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America.
Funeral services will be conducted from Williams' Friday at 3 p.m. The Rev. A. H. Miller will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove cemetery.
Survivors are: Four daughters, Mesdames Chris Reed, Meridian; S. L. Hawkins, Madison; Joe E. Collum and Erskin Harrell, Jackson; a son, Leroy Watson, Meridian; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
NOTE: Husband of
1) Olive "Ollie" G. Poe
2) Laura L Sullivan
3) Ozie Lee Graham
4) Myrtice Snow
(John Nathaniel Watson, died abt. Feb 27, 1949)
Remains of retired railroad man, J. N. Watson, 76, of near Bonita, who officers said they believed died last Sunday or earlier, were discovered by neighbors in his home early Thursday night.
Coroner Vance Stephens, Friday state investigation revealed neighbors revealed seeing him last week. One thought he saw the aged man on Sunday, but could not be sure.
In his mail box in front of the home were copies of The Meridian Star dated back to Feb. 23. in addition to several letters received on or about the same date. Officers set the time of the man's death as Sunday.
Neighbors Find Body.
Baines Thompson and Reuben Blackwell, neighbors to the dececeased, found his body early Thursday night, when they shined a light into the residence. At an earlier hour, Mr. Thompson said went by the home, knocked on the door, but failed to obtain a response.
Verdict of the coroner's jury was death from a natural cause; no signs of foul play were found.
Members were W. S. Harveston, M. L. Jackson, T. L. Watson, Sam Edwards, Ruben Blackwell, J. M. Boswell and Deputy Sheriff W. B. Francis.
Deceased was a Mason, and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America.
Funeral services will be conducted from Williams' Friday at 3 p.m. The Rev. A. H. Miller will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove cemetery.
Survivors are: Four daughters, Mesdames Chris Reed, Meridian; S. L. Hawkins, Madison; Joe E. Collum and Erskin Harrell, Jackson; a son, Leroy Watson, Meridian; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
NOTE: Husband of
1) Olive "Ollie" G. Poe
2) Laura L Sullivan
3) Ozie Lee Graham
4) Myrtice Snow
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