William H. Wharton
July 26, 1878-July 13, 1954
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 15, 1954, page 2 col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
William H. Wharton, 2114 Portland avenue, Nashville, Tenn., who moved from Niles several years ago, died Tuesday at Chattanooga, Tenn. He had been ill 10 months.
Surviving are his wife, Sue; one daughter, Mrs. J.F. Conover, Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. T.P. Yeatman, Columbia, Tenn., and Miss Anne L. Wharton, Chattanooga, Tenn., and one brother, Richard C. Wharton, Nashville, Tenn.
He was born on July 26, 1878, and moved from Niles several years ago. He was retired general agent of the N.C. & St. L. Railroad of Nashville, Tenn., and married the former Sue Landon of Niles.
He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Nashville. Arrangements are being made by the Kiger Funeral Home for graveside services at 1 p.m. Friday at Silverbrook Cemetery. The body will be taken directly from the train to the cemetery.