Dorcas Tyree

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Commonwealth Journal 110-112 E. Mt. Vernon St. Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 678-8191

Detail:Obituary Collection Date:6 Apr 1956

Actual text:Mrs. Dorcus Smith, 82, of Burnside, died last Friday at the Somerset City Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 14, 1873 in Rockcastle County but spent most of her life in this county. At an early age she united with the Nazarene Church and remained a faithful member of that church until her death. Mrs. Smith is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Mattie Smith, Mrs. Mae Beatty, and Mrs. Iva Maude Richardson, all of Burnside; 2 sons Marshall Smith, Burnside and Captain Al Smith, Florida. She is also survived by 3 brothers, Bill Tyree, Jess Tyree, and David Tyree; 3 sisters Mrs. Lou Sowders, Mrs. Mandy McLemore, and Mrs. Caroline Coomer; 11 grandchildren, 14 gret-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grand- children. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Burnside Methodist Church, the Rev. Bruce James officiating. Burial was in the Burnside cemetery.

(Courtesy of Paul Williams)