The Dalles Weekly Chronicle, The Dalles, OR., November 9, 1939, page 3
Man Found Dead -- The body of Benjamin E. Daugherty, 82-year-old farmer living alone at Snipes Acres, apparently dead since Wednesday, was found by neighbors yesterday afternoon. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Cora D. Russell of Lyle and Mrs. Bessie Mulkey of Oakland, and 10 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Balch cemetery at Lyle, C.R. Callaway & Son, who are handling details, announced.
Our community was shocked to hear of the sudden death
by heart attack on Nov. 1st at The Dalles, of Mr. Benj. E. Daugherity, father
of Mrs. Arch Russell and we all extend our heartfelt sympathy to her and
family at the passing of her father, who was laid to rest at the Lyle cemetery
on Nov. 4th, where the service was conducted by Rev. Haines, of Goldendale.
Besides Mrs. Russell, he leaves another daughter, Mrs.
Bessie Mulkey, of Oakland, Oregon, and ten grandchildren, most of whom came
to attend the funeral service.
Mr. Daugherity was held in high esteem by our neighborhood
as he came often to visit the Russell family and many times attended our
community gatherings and endeared himself to all by his kindly ways and cherry
optimism and will long be remembered as a very fine, kindly old gentleman.
The relatives desire to express their heartfelt thanks
and appreciation for the many acts of kindness at this time and the lovely
floral offerings from their many friends.
Mrs. Bessie Mulkey will stay a few days before returning
to her home.
The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., November 10, 1939, page 1
FATHER OF KLICKITAT HEIGHTS WOMAN DIES
We of this neighborhood extend our heartfelt sympathy
to Mr. and Mrs. Arch Russell and family at the passing of the father of Mrs.
Russell, Benjamin E. Daugherity, who passed away November 1 at The Dalles
and was buried at the Lyle cemetery on November 4, where open air services
were conducted by the family minister, Rev. Haines of Goldendale.
Besides Mrs. Russell, he leaves another
daughter, Mrs. Bessie Milkey of Oakland, Oregon, and 10 grandchildren and
4 great grandchildren, most of whom attended the funeral service.
Mrs. Mulkey will remain a few days with her sister.
Mr. Daugherity was held in high esteem in the neighborhood.
He came often to visit the Russell family and many times attended the community
gatherings and endeared himself to all by his kindly ways and cheery optimism,
and will long be remembered as a very fine, kindly old gentleman.
The relatives desire to express their sincere thanks
and deep appreciation for the many acts of kindness at this time of sorrow
and for the lovely floral offerings from their many friends.
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