Peoples, George Franklin (Joker)
George Franklin "Joker" Peoples died early sunday at the home of his father-in-law, John Wilson, near Versailles, as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  The main artery to the heart was opened by the bullet.  The shooting done with a .22 rifle took place in the presence of his estranged wife, Mrs. Lena May (Wilson) Peoples, and her sister.  They told of trying to take the gun away from him after he had threatened to take his own life, but he jumped over a fence which they could not climb in time. to prevent the shooting.  He was born at Versailles July 31, 1917 and lived here most of his life.  He was a son of Oliver Peoples, who is dead.  His mother is now Mrs. Quince Marriott.  He is survived by his wife; three children: Linda Ann, 6; Bobby Gene 3; and Franklin Dean, 18 months; his mother: Mrs Quince Marriott; 5 sisters: Mrs. Everett Marriott and Mrs Jack Garrison of Versailles; Mrs. Clarence Coffman of Eldon' Mrs. Norman Walters and Miss Maxine Peoples of Kansas City' 3 brothers: Orville Peoples of Tinken Kansas; Charles Peoples of Raymore and William Lester Peoples of Kansas City.  Another brother: Junior, died in infancy.  Funeral services were held at Kidwell's Funeral home with the Rev. L.V. Webb officiating.  Burial was in the Versailles Cemetery.