OBIT: Ben F. Runner, Warren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by Martha Lamkin, Email Registry ID# Date: 28 August 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: This obituary column, cut from newspapers of the time period, was found pasted in an ancient dust-covered book at a yard sale I attended in Louisville KY. I'm posting them verbatim in the hopes they will benefit others. I have no further information and have no connection to any of these names. I have no additional information on dates, or about which newspapers the original columns were in or the year of publication. BEN F. RUNNER DIED At His Home Near Morton Branch. Daughter at Death’s Door. The sad news of the death of Mr. Ben T. (sic) RUNNER, at his residence near Morton Branch, this county, was received today. The deceased was about 48 years old, and for some time had been a sufferer of tuberculosis. The funeral will be held at Mt. Zion Church, and the burial will follow in the church yard by the side of his first wife. The deceased is survived by his wife and several children. He was a store keeper and farmer, and a man highly esteemed for his many good qualities. His death is particularly a sad one , as his daughter...(continuation of column not included in clipping). ************************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. **************************************************************************