Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home in Ridgely for Jeff Phebus, 61 years old, who died Saturday after a rather lengthy siege of poor health. Mr. Phebus had been a resident of Ridgely for many years, most of which time he was identified with the cafe business.
Following services conducted by the Rev. Dan Overall, the remains were taken to Union City for interment in East View Cemetery.
Willis Jeff Phebus was born Jan 2, 1881 in Obion County, and attended the schools in Union City. He was wed twice, the last time to Miss Fannie Reeves of Ridgely on Jan. 8, 1921.
Surviving the death are his wife; four sons, George Phebus, Monroe, La., Jack Phebus, Millington, Tenn., Horace Phebus, Ridgely and Norman Phebus, Ridgely; one daughter, Ruth, aged 2; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Hellen Rhea of Bradenton, Fla.
At the service, a choir sang "Rock of Ages" and "Sweet Bye and Bye." Pall bearers were Clyde McCutchen, John Cox, Rupert Bird, Frank Taylor, J. G. Shull and G. F. Richardson.
People from out of county who came to attend the Phebus rites included: from Union City, Mrs. Jimmy Phebus, Mr. and Mrs. John Bushart, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herman Seates, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nailing and Mrs. Minnie Haskins; Mr. and Mrs. George Phebus of Monroe, La; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Phebus of Millington; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Phebus, Benton, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutchison, Dyersburg; Miss Dorothy Phebus, Covington; and Mrs. Crawford Crouch and Mrs. Viola Craig of Tiptonville.
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