Daily Corinthian Newspaper, Corinth, Mississippi dated March 4, 1959 (front page of paper)
CORINTH MAN FOUND DEAD HERE
David Elmer Wheatley, 66, was found dead in bed at his home yesterday in the Mathis Subdivision. Death was attributed to natural causes.
Wheatley lived alone. For many years he was connected with Jones Furniture Manufacturing Company and Gateway Corporation.
Surviving is one brother, Clifford Wheatley of Booneville, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at  Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, with the Rev. W.E. Sharp officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Perkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.