FUQUA, Frank Asbury 1865 - 1937

FUQUA, CORNELL, RICKERD, BONNETT, CARSE, NORTON, LYNCH, MEALEY

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/29/2022 at 16:44:53

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Friday, November 12, 1937
Front Page, Column 2

FRANK FUQUA DIES THURSDAY
Long-Time Fairfield Resident dies After Several Week's Illness

Frank FUQUA, 72, passed away at 11:15 last night at his home, 610 South Sixth street, following a serious illness of several weeks duration. He had been in poor health for the past eight months. The body was taken to the Hoskins Funeral Home.

Mr. FUQUA was born May 13, 1865 in Iowa. He moved to Fairfield from Pleasant Plain some 24 years ago, and for the past several years had been engaged in the grocery business here.

Surviving him are his wife and the following children, Ernest FUQUA, Mrs. Zella CORNELL, Mrs. Elsie RICKERD, all of Fairfield and Mrs. Hazel BONNETT of Ottumwa; and six grandchildren. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Nora CARSE of Fairfield, Scott FUQUA of Portland, Ore. and Charlie FUQUA of Spokane, Wash. His father, mother and one brother preceded him in death.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, November 13, 1937
Page TWO, Column 4

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FRANK FUQUA TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY

Funeral services will be held for Frank FUQUA at 2:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, at the Hoskins Funeral Home. Dr. M. A. Gable will be in charge of the services. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, November 16, 1937
Page FIVE, Column 7

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our neighbors and friends for the kindness shown us during our recent bereavement.

Also for the beautiful flowers.

Mrs. Frank FUQUA and Children;
Mrs. Will CARSE.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, November 16, 1937
Page EIGHT, Column 1

FRANK FUQUA

Frank FUQUA, son of John and Nancy Rebecca FUQUA was born May 13, 1865 and departed this life November 11, 937 (sic).

He was united in marriage to Sylvia NORTON, October 5, 1890. To this union was born four children, Ernest FUQUA, Mrs. Zella CORNELL; Mrs. Elsie PICKERD (sic - RICKERD) of Fairfield and Mrs. Hazel BONNETT of Ottumwa.

He is also survived by six grandchildren, Claude PICKERD (sic) and Mrs. Merle LYNCH of Oskaloosa; Jack PICKARD of Keota; Don and Darlen FUQUA of Fairfield and Eugene BONNETT of Ottumwa.

He also leaves two brothers and sister; Scott FUQUA of Portland, Oregon; Charlie FUQUA of Spokane, Wash.; and Mrs. Nora CARSE of Fairfield. His father and mother and one brother, Thomas, having preceeded (sic) him in death.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, November 17, 1937
Page SEVEN, Column 5

... Mr. and Mrs. Leonard MEALEY were in Fairfield Sunday afternoon for the funeral of their cousin, Mr. Frank FUQUA. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.100. Wife Sylvia died in 1957 and was buried with him.