A daughter of Johnson County, Mahala Walker Brummitt passed away in Kankakee, Illinois, on this past September 15, 1928.  Mrs. Brummitt was born in Johnson County on July 20th, 1845, the daughter of John Walker and Melinda Ann Tucker.  She was wedded to John Brummitt on January 21st, 1866.  Her husband John went to the Lord on February 2nd, 1903.  Her father John Walker passed away on December 29th, 1901, and her mother, Melinda Ann, went into the loving hands of our Lord on September 15th, 1891.  A son Franklin passed on December 2, 1918.  Mrs. Brummitt is survived by several children and grandchildren.

Vienna Times, September 27, 1928