DEARING, William B.
Source: 1950s Obituaries - Thanks to the Covington Public Library for sending their wonderful collection of obituaries to share with you here (especially Brenda) 1954 p 34
William B. Dearing of Lafayette and a native of Veedersburg died Friday Jan 1 at St. Elizabeth hospital there. He was born on a farm near Veedersburg May 23, 1882 son of John W. and Rhoda Minor Dearing. June 29, 1909 he married Mayme Swanson of Williamsport who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Philip and Gordon of Lafayette and Robert of St. Joseph Mo and two sisters, Mrs. Velma Duncan of Watonga, Ok; and Mrs. Hattie Stribling of Montezuma. Mr. Dearing was employed the Standard Oil Company for 30 years before retiring seven years ago because of ill health. Funeral services and burial were Monday afternoon in Lafayette. – kbz