“Casper A. Hanna Is Laid to Rest
Casper A. Hanna, 68 was buried at Sears Chapel church near Rockford, Saturday afternoon. Mr. Hanna was a well-liked and respectable citizen of the Sears Chapel community. He had been in failing health for several months, having been operated upon nine weeks ago at Columbus, Ga., but nothing could be done for his relief. The cause of his death was cancer on the liver.
Mr. Hanna is survived by his wife of Columbus and Miss Willie Audrey Hanna of Rockford; one son, Sherrill Hanna of Rockford; several brothers and sisters.” (1)
(1) The Rockford Chronicle, Casper A. Hanna Is Laid to Rest, Friday, 15 May 1936. Published in Rockford, Coosa Co., AL. Microfilm: Located in the Alabama Archives and History, Montgomery, AL.
Casper A. Hanna born 2 Feb 1869 and died 8 May 1936 is buried beside his wife Carrie C. Hanna (b. 5 May 1881 & d. 25 May 1972 in Sears Chapel, Coosa Co., AL