Emory Hill
The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 02, 1925
Emory Hill was born at Parsley, Lake County Oregon, May 21, 1878, and lived at or near Burns until five years ago, when he came to Fruitland. He passed away at his home, Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock, following an illness of two weeks when he suffered from flu and pneumonia. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Joe Lingle, of Ontario, one son, Cecil, one grandson and his father, mother and two sisters and one brother, all of Burns, and one brother in West Virginia. One son, Chester, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Knight, and interment made in Riverside cemetery in Payette. Fruitland has lost one of its most highly respected citizens, as he was always ready to help with all enterprising things. He was well known and had many friends in Payette, having made a close run for County Assessor last fall. Mrs. Hill has the heartfelt sympathy of her many friends.
Payette Enterprise (Thursday, April 02, 1925)
Emory Hill, was born at Paisley, Lake county, Oregon, May 21, 1878, and lived in Central Oregon, at or near Burns, until five years ago, when he came to Fruitland, and has resided on a ranch here ever since.
He passed away at his home Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock, following an illness of two weeks, when he suffered from an attack of flu and pneumonia. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Joe Lingo of Ontario, one son, Cecil, aged 7, one grandson and his father and mother, two brothers and two sisters, all of Burns, except one brother in West Virginia. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, and interment made in Riverside cemetery. In losing Mr. Hill, Fruitland has lost one of its most highly respected citizens, as he was always ready and willing to help with anything for the betterment of the community. He was well known, having made a close run for county assessor last fall.
The sympathy of his many friends is extended to his bereaved widow.