Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Martha W. Forrest Callis Obit

The Mathews Journal
Thurs., Sept. 7, 1922
p.1, c.3

Mrs. Martha W. Callis, an aged and highly esteemed resident of Diggs, this county, died at her home last Saturday morning after a long illness.

The funeral services were conducted on Sunday by Rev. J. M. Kline and interment made in Milford Cemetery. A large number of the friends of the deceased were present thus evidencing their respect for the deceased.

Mrs. Callis was 71 years of age and a life long member of Salem M. E. Church and a truly good woman, active in all good works and admired and esteemed by many. She is survived by her husband, Mr. A. W. Callis, five sons, Messrs. George F., William E., Robert L., James E. and Charles W. Callis, and one brother, Mr. J. T. Forrest.

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