Lee County MsArchives Obituaries.....Monaghan, W. A. October 30, 1922
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Tupelo Journal, November 3, 1922
	W. A. MONAGHAN
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  After an illness of several years, Mr. W. A. Monaghan quietly passed away at 
the Tupelo Hospital Monday night surrounded by members of his family and 
several close friends.  Mr. Monaghan had been in the hospital since the 5th of 
May and during his entire illness had received treatment from the most skilled 
physicians but science fails to supply a remedy to relieve and restore him to 
health.  As he saw the end approaching he assured those who were nearest and 
closest to him that he was ready to meet his Maker, as all was well with his 
soul..
  W. A. Monaghan was born near what is now the town of Nettleton on July 12, 
1859, being sixty three years of age.  He was reared in the neighborhood in 
which he was born receiving his opportunities in the schools of that time.  
When he reached his majority he moved to Verona where he lived a short time 
moving from there to Tupelo.  One November 22, 188p [sic: 1880?], he was 
married to Miss Mary McCarty and from this union two sons, Norman of Memphis 
and Noel of Tupelo, were born.  Forty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Monaghan came to 
Tupelo and entered the hotel business in the old building on Front Street, 
afterwards buying the brink hotel on the corner of Spring and Troy where he was 
in business for many years.  In his business life he made many friends, 
especially among his patrons, the traveling men who were his true and loyal 
friends.  He was successful in business and retired several years ago.  Coming 
to Tupelo when it was nothing but a village he was always ready to take part in 
every movement that would build up the place.  He was a man of wide charities 
and no one in need ever left him without receiving aid at his hands.  He was a 
true friend, a kind and indulgent father and husband.  For many years Mr. 
Monaghan was a member of the Methodist church and attended its ordinances while 
his health permitted.  The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. 
Hall, from the residence Tuesday afternoon where a large number of friends 
gathered to pay their last tribute of respect.  The floral offerings were 
numerous and beautiful.  Interment took place in Glenwood cemetery.
  The pall-bearers were J. R. Jones, J. W. P. Boggan, Richard Clark, F. L. 
Kincannon, D. S. Ballard, George Maynard, Lindsey Trice, J. A. Finley.  

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