Stillwater Valley News

February, 1930

 

West Milton Resident Dies From Stroke

 

Aged Milton Woman Succumbs Fololwing  Long Illness From Paralysis.  Prominent Member of Eastern Stars.

 

Mrs. Martha Linsey, 79, wife of Mr. George Linsey, passed away Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at her home in West Milton, the result of a number of paralytic strokes.

 

She has been failing for years and has been unable to speak for several months.

 

Mrs. Linsey has lived her life in this vicinity and took part in the activities of the Presbyterian Church until moving to West Milton where she attended the Methodist church.

 

She was also a member of the order of the Eastern Star as well as Pythian Sisters in West Milton and enjoyed taking part in their festivities.

 

She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Clara Wheelock, several grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives.  One son Oscar preceded her in death.

 

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon in charge of the order of the Eastern Stars at the Methodist Church at 2 o'clock.  Interment will be made in the West Milton Cemetery.