Elbert L. Doolittle, 87, of Afton died Sunday morning at Bainbridge Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Todd of Afton and Mrs. Ray L. Flint of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two sons, E. Fay Doolittle and Tracy L. Doolittle; one granddaughter, Bonnie Doolittle; one grandson, Fay Todd, all of Afton; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Doolittle was a former mayor of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call. [MHD notation: Oct. 25, 1953]
Joyce Slawson Doolittle was born August 12, 1915, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and spent most of her life here. She was graduated from Afton High School in 1933 and after taking a post graduate course in this school, entered the Buffalo City Hospital for training as a nurse. After a four-year course she was graduated from that institution. She spent some time nursing at the Ithaca T.B. Sanitarium and at the Homer Folk Hospital in Oneonta and also in California for several months. She was married on April 13, 1939 at Medina, N.Y. to Tracy Doolittle of Afton. Early in 1943 she accompanied him to Memphis, Tenn., where he was stationed. They returned to Afton in December 1943, where she resided until the time of her death. Apparently in good health, she was suddenly stricken ill on Friday, March 16, and was removed to the Afton Hospital. On Sunday she was taken to the Binghamton City Hospital, where she passed away Monday March 19, 1945 from a cerebral hemorrhage. She is survived by her husband, and two year old daughter, Bonnie Lee; by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Slawson and by many other relatives and friends who mourn her passing. She was a member of the Baptist Church of Afton, and was interested in every department of the church work. Funeral services were conducted in the church Thursday March 22, at 2:00 p.m. by the pastor, Rev. Alan Douglas, assisted by Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, a former pastor. A loving daughter, wife, and mother; and a friend to all, she will be greatly missed throughout the community. [MHD notation: d. March 19, 1945]
Joyce Angy Doolittle, 29, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday night at the Binghamton City Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Tracy; a daughter, Bonnie; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Slawson of Afton; two aunts, Mrs. H. Dayton Tobey of Lakewood, Ohio, and Mrs. Bedworth of South Columbia and two uncles, Leland Slawson of Vestal, and Clarence Slawson of Syracuse. The body was removed to the Tabor Funeral Home, Afton, and will be taken to the home of her parents. [MHD notation: d. March 18, 1945]
Mrs. Nettie Ann Doolittle, wife of Elbert L. Doolittle, Mayor of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] died at the family home Thursday evening aged 67 years. Mrs. Doolittle had been in failing health for some time, nevertheless her death came as a sudden shock to her family and many friends. The survivors are her husband, two sons, Fay at home and First Officer Tracy L. Doolittle of Memphis, Tenn., two daughters, Mrs. Frank Todd of Afton and Mrs. Ray Flint of Oneonta; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Malkey and a brother Henry Hall both of Afton and two grandchildren. The funeral, largely attended, was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Todd, Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Alan Douglas, pastor of the Baptist Church officiated, with burial in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]....[MHD notation: d. Sept. 16, 1945]
Harry W. Drake, 63, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] R.D. 2, died Thursday morning at Binghamton City Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Ives Drake, of Harpursville R.D.2; a daughter, Mrs. Martin Drachler; two grandsons, Charles and Lloyd Drachler, all of Mount Upton; a brother, Lee Drake, of Afton, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral and committal services were held at the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, Bainbridge, Sunday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Charles Sabin, of Ouaquaga, officiated. [MHD notation: Dec. 11, 1958]
Mrs. Marjorie Gregory Drury, wife of Howard Drury, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], died at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica, Saturday afternoon after a brief illness. She was born at Afton [Chenango Co., NY], June 22, 1898, the daughter of Victor and Nora (Hamlin) Gregory. Her early life was spent in Afton where she was educated. She was married to Howard E. Drury in 1935, came to Utica in 1938 where she has since resided. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, of Utica. Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Betty, Jeanne and Mary Lee; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gregory, of Afton; one brother, Glenn Gregory, of Binghamton; and one sister, Viola Gregory, of Endicott. Funeral services were held at Colwell's Bros. Chapel, Bainbridge, Wednesday, at 3 P.M. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., N Y]. Funeral arrangements were made by William E. Doyle, of Utica. [MHD notation: d. May 1, 1943]
Homer Dutcher Killed in Action. Another Afton [Chenango Co., NY] young man has made the supreme sacrifice for his beloved country and its people. Tuesday, Mrs. Homer Dutcher, received word from the War Department that her husband Pfc. Homer Dutcher, had been killed in action on November 3rd and that a letter would follow. Private Dutcher had previously been reported as "missing in action." He was a former member of General Hodges army which bore the weight of the German break thru in December. The list of heroes from this community grows as the war reaches a smashing climax. Every little town and village mourns the loss of many of its youth at this Easter time, Afton is no exception. We have ten names on our honor roll with the gold star telling of their supreme sacrifice, so that we at home may enjoy the comforts and happiness of a free country. Following are the names of those who have died in line of duty: Bruce Bosket, Everette Brown, Adam Bryden, Frederick C. Davey, Paul B. Ester, George Greenman, Benton Hyde, Wilfred Mesic, Samuel Wilmarth, Homer Dutcher. A memorial service has been planned for Pfc. Homer Dutcher it is understood. [MHD notation: d. Nov. 1944]
Lewis S. Dutcher, 80-year-old resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Saturday night, after a long illness. Mr. Dutcher was born in Coventry, August 25, 1856, and lived there all his life. He was a charter member of the Coventry Grange, a Past Master, and a member of the present Executive Committee. He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Coventry. Funeral services were held at the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. J.M. Coleman of the M.E. Church of Greene officiated. Burial was made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. Dutcher is survived by his wife, Jennie Dutcher, a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Robinson, a son Henry Dutcher, and two grandchildren. [MHD notation: d. Jan. 16, 1937]
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