Wm. P. Williams was born in Pope County, near Glendale, Nov. 13th, 1854 and died in hospital at Metropolis may 4th, 1919 near 11 o’clock a.m., age 64 years, 5 months and 24 days.  The deceased was married to Emily Ragain, daughter of A. H. Ragain of Flatwoods, Pope County, Nov. 22nd, 1878. To this union four children were born -  Frank, Burt, Rettie and Fred. All had grown up and married but Fred. Frank and Rettie departed this life, crossing the chilly waters of death three years ago.  Bro. Williams professed faith in Christ in 1896; was united to the Missionary Baptist church at County Line, September 10, 1908; was baptized with his companion, daughter and several others by Eld. J. R. Tucker, living a faithful member there until he was called home to glory. On May 10, 1909 was appointed on a building committee by the church. Was elected trustee of the church on Aug. 30th same year and on 2nd Sunday in Oct. 1914, church ordained him as a deacon. He filled those offices willingly and satisfactorily to the church and was ready to do his part all along thru life. He was a hard worker, attentive to his home and his business affairs, ready to lend a helping hand in time of need with his neighbors, aimed to deal fair and square with everybody. We never heard anyone speak hard of him in anyway. His influence and Christian example will long remain among those who know him. His health was generally good until last year or two, beginning to break down, taken about December 1918, with some bad urinary trouble which grew worse. After six months of pain and suffering, he was conscious of the fact that the end was drawing near. So it was decided best by his physician and family to have an operation performed, going to the Walbright Hospital, Metropolis, for that purpose which he bore calm and patiently until the end, often speaking of the future, willing that the will of the Lord be done. After twelve days the summons came and he obeyed the call. All that medical aid and loving hands could do seemed to be of no avail. Bro. Williams leaves an obedient wife, two sons a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Farewell, dear friend, we expect to meet you again. The remains were brought home to Flatwoods on Monday and the funeral took place Tuesday at County Line church, conducted by Eld. J. R. Tucker, of Carbondale and James A. Whiteside, the undertaker of Simpson, in presence of a large crowd, after which his remains were laid to rest in the Kerley cemetery to await the resurrection morn. Soon we shall see the glorious morning, The saints who sleep shall then appear Their beds of death are quick forsaken, The resurrection day draws near.   A Friend.