HARRY VAN HOOSE

AGE 79 PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME

            Harry VanHoose, age 79, died at his home at Mingo last Sunday after an illness of several weeks. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and a large crowd of neighbors, relatives and friends attended. Rev. Arthur Green, Rev Guy Preston, and Rev Warren L Preston conducted the funeral.

            "Uncle Harry VanHoose" as he was known to people of this section was one of the best citizens of this county. For years he had been a devoted member of the church and was honored and respected by all the people. Having being married three time he leaves a large family of children. His first wife died in 1892 and his second wife died a number of years ago. His third wife and the following children survive him:

            By his first marriage: Fred C of Mingo, Ky.; Alonzo F (Butcher) of Frankfort, Ky Clyde of Los Angeles, Ca., Frew of Paintsville and Byron of Mingo, Ky. By his second marriage Bert of Mingo, and by his third marriage, Gladys also of Mingo.

            Johnson County has lost a valuable citizen in the death of Harry VanHoose. He was always on the side of right and justice and his influence in the community was always for good. The bereaved family is one of the largest and most influential in this section.

The Paintsville Herald.

Dec 16, 1926