## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Laura Juliet Pritchett, 79, widow of Washington County Sheriff James Pritchett, died on 25 Feb 1949 at Greenville hospital. She had been ill for a week. Mrs. Pritchett's husband served several terms as sheriff and died about 12 years prior.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

The funeral was held on 26 Feb 1949 at 2 p.m. at the home in Jonesboro, with Rev. W. L. Baker and Rev. Bob Jones officiating. Burial took place in Maple Lawn Cemetery.

## Transcript

Laura Juliet Pritchett

20 Oct 1869 - 25 Feb 1949
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Widow of Sheriff Died Yesterday

Mrs. Laura Pritchett, 79, widow of Washington County Sheriff James Pritchett, died in Greenville hospital at 2:15 a.m. yesterday. She had been ill for a week. 

Mrs. Pritchett's husband served several terms after he was elected on a Democratic ticket. He died about 12 years ago. 

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. at the home in Jonesboro today, with the Rev. W. L. Baker and the Rev. Bob Jones officiating. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery. 

Pallbearers: Don Boyer, Mack Boyer, Bill Smith, W. C. Allison, W. C. Morrison, Elmer Beard and Dr. George Byrd. 

Flower bearers will include Mrs. Ruth Horn Williams, Mrs. W. C. Morrison, Miss Bertha Staton, Miss Joy White, Mrs. Sutton, Lorine Pelver, Mrs. John Wood, Misses Mary and Louise Beard.

Surviving sons and daughters are Joseph W., James C., and William A. Pritchett, all of Nashville; Mrs. Mary White of Cookeville; Mrs. Essie Pridgen of Jonesboro; and two grandchildren, Bill and Al Pritchett of Nashville. 

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge.

Tennessee, United States
Johnson City
Feb 1949 Johnson City Press
26
Page 2

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[Birth: 20 Oct 1869 - Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA]
[Death: 25 Feb 1949 - Greeneville, Greene, Tennessee, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Laura Juliet Pritchett                                                |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 79 years                                                              |
| Birth   | 20 Oct 1869; Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA                 |
| Death   | 25 Feb 1949; Greenville hospital, Greeneville, Greene, Tennessee, USA |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                   | Relationship          | Residence  |
|------------------------|-----------------------|------------|
| Laura Juliet Pritchett | Decedent              | Jonesboro  |
| James Pritchett        | Husband (deceased)    | --         |
| Joseph W. Pritchett    | Son                   | Nashville  |
| James C. Pritchett     | Son                   | Nashville  |
| William A. Pritchett   | Son                   | Nashville  |
| Mrs. Mary White        | Daughter              | Cookeville |
| Mrs. Essie Pridgen     | Daughter              | Jonesboro  |
| Bill Pritchett         | Grandchild            | Nashville  |
| Al Pritchett           | Grandchild            | Nashville  |
## Publication Details

| Publication Name   | Date         | Page |
|--------------------|--------------|------|
| Johnson City Press | 26 Feb 1949  | 2    |
## Other Relevant Information

Funeral home: Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Don Boyer, Mack Boyer, Bill Smith, W. C. Allison, W. C. Morrison, Elmer Beard, Dr. George Byrd

Flower bearers: Mrs. Ruth Horn Williams, Mrs. W. C. Morrison, Miss Bertha Staton, Miss Joy White, Mrs. Sutton, Lorine Pelver, Mrs. John Wood, Misses Mary and Louise Beard