Southern Democrat
Oneonta, AL
Mar 20, 1919
Samuel M. Hayes, one of the oldest citizens of this county died at the home of his daughter near Trafford last Friday. Mr Hayes was about 83 years of age and has been very feeble for some time. He came to Oneonta a few days on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Armstrong, and to attend to some business. He returned to his home the first of the week. Friday morning he complained of feeling tired and lay down. A few moments later he was found to be in a dying condition, death resulting in a few minutes.
