Jan. 22, 1953 The Star Herald Kosciusko, Ms. Samuel Downs, Former Attalan dies at Drew Samuel Davis Downs, former resident of Kosciusko, died at his home in Drew after an illness of several years. He was 84. He was born in Attala, the son of the late Jim & Mary Steen Downs. He was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services were held at Aponaug Methodist church, with Rev. Mac. A. Robinson of Drew, officiating. Burial was in the city cemetery under the direction of Jordan Funeral Home. Pallbearers were W.T. Jenkins, Earl M. Jenkins, O.B. Fulger, J.F. Bishop, J.J. Loller, J.H. Hudson. Besides his wife, Mrs. Bertha Munn Downs of Drew, he leaves 3 daughters, Ella Beach, Skene; Iris Riddell & Bertha Hanna, Drew; 1 son, Ira Downs, Drew; 1 sister, Lou Counts, Greenwood; 2 brothers, Bill Downs, Batesville, Bob Downs, Sunflower.