| Obit For | William Green Hensley |
|---|---|
| Headline | First Flu Victim Dies Near Cassville Sunday Morning |
| Text | The first victim of the influenza epidemic which stuck this part of the country a short time ago was reported Sunday, when Green Hensley, a prominent farmer residing south of this city on the Judd Smith farm, died after an illness of four days. Pneumonia is said to have developed on the second day of his illness. Mr. Hensley came to the section a few months ago from St. Joe, Ark. And had become a citizen of this county. He was 38 years old and leaves a wife and three children. He was reputed to be a splendid man and citizen and stool high in the estimation of his neighbors of Pasley section. Funeral services were held Monday and burial was made in Corinth cemetery under the direction of Branfords Undertaking Services of this city. Research Note: Death Cert #3932-a; Name given as William Green Hensley Birth Nov. 10, 1889 in St. Joe, AR Parents J.A. and Diana (Nix) Hensley Death Date Dec. 30, 1928 Wife Nina Hensley. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | Jan. 4, 1929 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | - |
| Submitted by | Barbara Erwin |
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