The Mexia Weekly Herald (Mexia, Texas) 
November 21, 1930
Page 4

"Mrs. Wesley Oakes, 42, Dies at Donie

OAKES, Nov 20 - (Sp) - Mrs. Wesley Oakes, 42, who lives one mile east of here
died at her home Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock, after a lingering illness of
about two years.  Physicians seems to think diabetis caused her death.

Deceased is survived by her husband and eight children, the youngest being two
years old.

The remains were interred Tuesday afternoon at the Oakes cemetery, Rev.
McKissack conducted the services."