From the Hazard Herald, Friday, Jan 5, 1940 Jeff Man Dies Thursday Evening Whitt CORNETT, 67, of Jeff, died at his home Thursday evening. He is survived by his widow, Liza Jane CORNETT. Mr CORNETT was born in Kentucky, the son of Henry and Susan BEGLEY CORNETT, and lived here all his life. Mr. Cornett's death which came at the Hurst Snyder hospital was caused by kidney and glandular disorder. In additition to his widow, he is survived by six sons, Jack, of Muskegon, Mich., Talt, Pearl, Russell, George, and Henry all of Jeff. Two daughters, Mrs. Green GUILLAN and Mrs. Wick SIZEMORE, both of Jeff also survive. One brother and a sister also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Jeff Baptist church at 10 o'clock Saturday, with burial at the COMBS Cemetery at Jeff. Lynda's note: Whitt Cornett was married to Eliza Jane Combs d/o Preacher Ira Combs and Martha Burton.