Obits: TYRA, D.B., d. Sept. 12, 1945
Oct. 2002
Wolfe County, KY 

Submitted by: http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00001.html#0000062 
Wolfe County Genealogy and Carole Bayes
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SERVICES HELD FOR D.B. TYRA AT CAMPTON

Former State Solon Died In Lexington Hospital

Last rites for Daniel Boone Tyra, 72 year old, Stillwater resident, who 
died in the Good Samaritian Hospital at Lexington, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 
following an illness of three weeks, were held at 2:30 Friday afternoon 
at the Evans Cemetery in Campton, with Rev. Johnny Dalton of Baptist in 
charge.

A choir, under the direction of Bill Dunn, sang several selections.

The large floral offerings and the number of people who attended the 
funeral, as well as the words of the officiating minister, paid tribute 
to the life of the deceased.

"Uncle Boone." as he was affectionately called by those who knew him, 
had run a grist mill at Stillwater for the past 35 years.

He was well known throughtout Eastern Kentucky, as he had always been 
active in politics and held several state jobs.  He served as state 
Representative from the Wolfe-Morgan District in 1916-1917.  He was a 
candidate for Representative this year and received a majority of votes in 
Wolfe County.

He was always interested in raising the educational standards of our 
state, and aided in getting the new Wolfe County High School at Campton.

Mr. Tyra, s/o the late G.W. and Susan Tyra, of Stillwater, was born on 
Holly Creek in Wolfe County on April 15, 1873.

He was united in marriage with Miss Maranda Rose on September 14, 1883.  
To this couple were born two sons, Herman E. (Deceased) and Erna of 
Campton.

In addition to his wife and son he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. 
Belle McPherson of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. Martha Brewer of 
Hollonville; one brother, E.B. Tyra of Hollonville; thirteen grandchildren; 
seven great-grand children; and other relatives.

Out-of-town relatives and friends present for the services included: 
Mrs. Polly Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Elme Rose, Everett Rose, Eugene Rose, Mrs. 
Daisy Lottenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Horton, Mr. and Mrs. George Noble, 
and Mr. Robert Prichard all of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin 
Stamper and children, Mrs. David Buchanan and children of Detroit, Michigan; 
Mrs. Cora Honshul of Noctor, Kentucky: J. Everett Bach and son, Billy, 
of Jackosn, Johnny Coons of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Sargent of 
Chester, Pa., Rev. and Mrs. Sherman Robbins, Mrs. Jesse Chaney, Garth 
Cheny, and George Billings of Stanton; Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Rose and family 
and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Rose of Hazel Green.

Burial under the direction of the Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.


Wolfe County News, Sept. 18, 1945




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