His obituary from the August 7, 1958 Russell County News (Jamestown, Kentucky):
Mr. Robert Welby "Bob" Hill of Russell Springs died at his home there last Sunday. He was 71 years of age. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Frances Cabell Hill, four daughters and four sons - Mrs. Emma McElroy of Russell Springs, Mrs. Lois Kerns of Russell Springs, Mrs Alta Eaggers of Martinsville, Indiana, Mrs. Catherine Duncan of Indianapolis, John Hill of Berne, Indiana, Alvin Hill of Russell Springs, and Ivy Hill of Louisville. He also leaves three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church, conducted by Rev Otis Wolford and Rev Ray Wilson. Burial was in the church cemetery, with Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Two children preceded him in death, William Arvis (July 15, 1931) and Arvin Ray on September 13, 1931. They are not indicated on the transcription for this cemetery.
His obituary from the August 7, 1958 Russell County News (Jamestown, Kentucky):
Mr. Robert Welby "Bob" Hill of Russell Springs died at his home there last Sunday. He was 71 years of age. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Frances Cabell Hill, four daughters and four sons - Mrs. Emma McElroy of Russell Springs, Mrs. Lois Kerns of Russell Springs, Mrs Alta Eaggers of Martinsville, Indiana, Mrs. Catherine Duncan of Indianapolis, John Hill of Berne, Indiana, Alvin Hill of Russell Springs, and Ivy Hill of Louisville. He also leaves three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church, conducted by Rev Otis Wolford and Rev Ray Wilson. Burial was in the church cemetery, with Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Two children preceded him in death, William Arvis (July 15, 1931) and Arvin Ray on September 13, 1931. They are not indicated on the transcription for this cemetery.
Gravesite Details
Gravestone indicates year of birth as 1887 while the death certificate indicates 1886. Two draft registrations agree with the 1887 date.
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