DEATH: MRS. YEXLEY IS DEAD
Expired at her home north of Mayview.
Mayview - Dec 15 - Mrs. Hannah Yexley an old resident of Champaign county, died in her home north of Mayview Friday even at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Yexley had been ill for about four weeks. She was born in 1842 in Indiana. In 1864, she married at Mayview to William Roughton. Of this union, five children were born, four of whom survive. They are A.J. Roughton of Kansas; Mrs. Minerva Ice, Melvin and Frank H. who live near Mayview. Mr. Roughton died a few years ago. In 1900, the deceased was married to Alexander Yexley who survives her. The funeral service will be held at Mayview Sunday afternoon.
Submitted by Marcia Goodin