PROCTOR STAPLETON
1882-1934
     
Proctor Stapleton, 52 year old resident of Bridgford died at the
Paintsville hospital early Sunday morning as a result of injuries
and exposure.
  
He was found at an early hour Sunday morning on the Mayo Trail
near his home unconscious and with several injuries about his face
and head. Apparently he had been struck several times by some
person. It is thought that he was a victim of foul play. A
coroners inquest into his death resulted in the decision that he
came to his death as a result of exposure and injuries inflected
by person or persons unknown.
  
Mr. Stapleton was found early in the morning and rushed to the
Paintsville hospital where his wounds were dressed. He apparently
was not injured except about his face and head. He contracted
pneumonia and died at about 9 o'clock Sunday morning.
  
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at his home in
Bridgford.
  
The Rev. Burns Conley and Rev. Odis J. Polley officiated.
  
Burial was in the Wells-Buckingham Cemetery.
  
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Walters
of Thelma and Mrs. Joe Dale of Pikesville; three sons, Mitchell,
William and Proctor, Jr.; one brother North Stapleton.
  
Mr. Stapleton was a widely known citizen of Johnson County.
  
He was in the restaurant business for a number of years both in
Paintsville and Bridgford.
  
He had a wide circle of friends who were shocked to hear of his
unexpected death.
  
PAINTVILLE HERALD
WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 8 1934  
      

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