OBITUARY - WILLIAM PARSONS

Submitted by: Diana Smith

Source: "Centralia Daily Chronicle", Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington.  8 Oct
1928.  p. 4.

"Pioneer Stricken"

  William Parsons, pioneer of Cowlitz county, who had resided in the Stella and
Carrells districts for more than 40 years, passed away Saturday of heart trouble
on his 70th birthday anniversary.  He had been in good health, and visited Kelso
on Friday.  He retired about two years ago, disposing of his store at Carrolls,
and resided there.  Surviving him are four children:  John and Sam Parsons,
Carrolls; Ben Parson, Stella and Mrs. Tom Gosa, Keasey, Ore.  Funeral services
will be held at the Methodist church this afternoon.