John W Hearon
Transcribed by Linda K. Lewis, Jan, 2015.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 2 Dec 1920, pg. 1.
Death of John W. Hearon.
Mr. John W. Hearon was born December 11, 1845, in the state of Georgia. He served in the Civil War in Company I, 152d Volunteer Infantry, and came to Kansas in an early day. He died at his home in Stilwell, Kansas, November 21, 1920. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. M. A. Hearon, two sons, J. E. Hearon, Paola and Charles Hearon, Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. E. F. Board, Kansas City and Mrs. Hattie Jackson, Los Angeles; five grand children and one great grand child. Funeral service was conducted by L. A. Medaris and was held at the Stilwell Methodist church, November 24. Interment was made in the Old Aubry cemetery.
Mr. Hearon was a kind friend and neighbor and loved by all people, especially the children and was a true Christian, having been a member of the Christian church for quite a number of years.
