Extracted from The Smithfield Herald (Smithfield, NC)
Tuesday, May 30, 1916

Mrs. James M. Johnson

Dunn Dispatch.

Mrs. James M. Johnson died at her home in Lower Johnston County, Monday afternoon, May 1st, 1916 at 6:30 o'clock. She was in her sixty-eighth year and had been a patient sufferer for a number of months, from a complication of diseases for which nothing could be done. Her death came as no surprise, but caused much sadness in the community in which she had spent the major part of her life.

Deceased had been a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist church for 30 years and always took much pride in her church work. She was active in the service of her Lord and lived a noble, upright, Christian life.

The funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. A. Campbell, Tuesday afternoon, from the home, immediately after which her body was interred at the family burying ground, where many had gathred to pay the last tribute of respect to this noble woman.

She was married twice in her life, the first time to Joel M. Lee, to which union two children were born, Pharoah and Allen Lee, both of whom survive. The second time she was married to James M. Johnson, and unto them two children were born, Mr. W. O. Johnson of Dunn, and Mrs. C. F. Wagstaff, both of whom survive, together with her husband.

To those of the immediate family and to relatives and friends the sympathy of the community is extended.