ATHERTON, George Herbert 1886 - 1961

ATHERTON, BOYD, CRAWNER, CROWNER, BAILEY

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:22:53

"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Monday, September 25, 1961
Page 8, Column 3

Herb ATHERTON, Former Chief Of Police, Dies

G. Herbert ATHERTON, former fire chief and chief of police for the city of Fairfield, died in his sleep early this morning at his home, 901 S. Second street. He was found by his wife when she got up. It is believed he passed away about 4 a.m.

Last rites will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Raymond funeral home with the Rev. Lee Davis in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

ATHERTON had been in failing health for some time but he was in his usual health Sunday evening and his death was sudden and unexpected.

ATHERTON served the community for a long period of time. He was first superintendent of public works, and also chief of the fire department. In later years he served as chief of police.

Before serving the city ATHERTON operated his own automobile agency and garage in Fairfield. He was a member of the Christian church.

G. Herbert ATHERTON, 75, was born Feb. 5, 1886, at Lennius, Mo., the son of Alfred and Margaret BOYD ATHERTON. The family moved to Jefferson county when he was a small boy and he spent the remainder of his life in this community.

He was united in marriage on Oct. 4, 1911, to Effie Mae CRAWNER (sic - CROWNER), who survives. A nephew, Truman BAILEY, Fairfield, also survives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mrs. Olive BAILEY.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Wednesday, October 4, 1961
Page 4, Column 1

CARD OF THANKS

With sincere appreciation we wish to thank the many friends and relatives for their kindnesses and comforting sympathy in our recent sorrow, in the loss of our loved one. For the floral offerings and other kindnesses we are deeply grateful.

Mrs. Herb ATHERTON And
Mr. and Mrs. Truman BAILEY

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Saturday, October 14, 1961
Page 7, Column 7

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR
State Of Iowa,
Jefferson County, ss,

Notice Is Hereby Given, that the undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of G. H. ATHERTON deceased, late of Jefferson County. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment; and those having claims against the same will present them, duly authenticated, to the undersigned for allowance, and file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court.

First National Bank
in Fairfield, Executor
Booker Smith, Attorney
Dated October 13, 1961
W. S. Parkin,
Clerk District Court
Oct. 14 & 21

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Note: Buried in Lot SDiv.2-038 with wife Effie who died in 1964.