Willow Branch – E. C. Betchel

We were grieved to learn of the death of Mr. E.C. Betchel, which occurred last Wednesday, February 3, from pneumonia. He was ill but a short while. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Mr. Warren Betchel of Verona and two sons who live in South Dakota, who attended the burial, which took place at Union cemetery. In the passing of Mr. Betchel the community has lost a good man of refined character and high moral principals.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, 11 February 1926.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1999]

Oakland
The death angel claimed the beloved husband and father, Mr. Emanuel C. Betchel, on February 3, 1926, being 81 years and 9 months old. He professed faith in Christ many years ago and from that time up to his death lived a true Christian life. He will be missed in this community as well as in his home and church. He leaves a wife., Mrs. Lyles Betchel, and three sons, Messrs. Tom and Harry Betchel of Warren County. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cooley and the body was laid to rest at New Union, under a mound of flowers to await the resurrection.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN,  Thursday,  18 February 1926.
[Contributor:  Maxine Reggio, 1999]