DENNIS B. CONLEY
1875--1954

Well-Known Man
Dies Saturday

Services Tuesday
For Mail Carrier

Dennis B. Conley, 78, well-known resident of the county,
died at his home in Southside Saturday, September 18, 1954 at
9:30 a.m. following a heart attack.
Death occurred after an illness of several years.

The son of the late Hiram E. and Clarendia Rice Conley, he
was born November 24, 1875, in Johnson County.

A veteran of the Spanish American War, he served as city mail
carrier for many years prior to his retirement. He also taught
Singing School in various member of several choral groups.  He
was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Church.

His first marriage was to Miss. Mintie Fairchild who preceded
him in death October 2, 1939. Three daughters were born.

He was later married to Miss Chloie Collins who survives him.

Surviving besides his widow are three daughters,
Mrs. Warrick Hayslett and Mrs. Earl McCloud both of this city
and Mrs. Jim Patton of Circleville, O.  One sister,
Mrs. Dick Butler of Louisa, also survives.  He also leaves four
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a. m., September 21,
from the Third Street Freewill Baptist Church by
Revs. Claude Preston and Earl Rowland.  Pallbearers were
R. B. Harrington, Bert McFaddin, George B. Spradlin,
K. B. Williams, Jack Van Hoose, Howard Vickers, and Frank Wells.

Honorary pallbearers were Frank Chandler, D. H. Dorton, Sr.,
Luther Lemaster, Hobart G. Conley, Ray Stafford,
Don C. Van Hoose, Fred Adams, T. C. Meade, James V. Trimble,
and Charley Williams.

Burial was in the Wells Cemetery under the direction of the
Preston Funeral Home.

PAINTSVILLE HERALD
WEDNESDAY 
SEP.22 1954