The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, February 6, 1891 Dr. Carriker's Death Dr. J.M. Carriker, one of the most prominent physicians in the county died at Molena last Saturday of pneumonia. He had been ill for about ten days. His remains were brought to Zebulon for interment, where, on Monday afternoon, he was laid at rest in the cemetery. Rev. Harry Wells, assisted by Rev. S.R. England conducted the funeral ceremonies. Dr. Carriker was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and his friends and loved ones have every assurance that his spirit is now mingling with those of God's dear children who have gone before. The deceased leaves a wife and one child to mourn his death. (Transcribed 10/10/02 Lynn Cunningham)