Birth : 12 Dec 1892 Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Death : 28 May 1940 Alexander, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Burial : Dry Pond Cemetery, Marshall, Madison County, USA
Coordinate : 35.7785988, -82.7256012
Description : FIT OF TEMPER IS BLAMED FOR MAN'S SUICIDE

Sheriff's deputies yesterday attributed the death of Wiley Shelton of the Alexander section to a bullet wound self-inflicted during a "fit of temper".

They said their investigation revealed that Shelton, 44, became angered at his home yesterday, threatened to slay members of his family if they didn't leave the house, then killed himself before they had gone 100 yards.

After hearing two shots fired, they returned to the house and found Shelton lying on the floor with a pistol bullet through his head. He died a short... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Wiley Verchias Shelton's memorial?

    Wiley Verchias Shelton's memorial is located at: Dry Pond Cemetery, Marshall, Madison County, USA.

  • When did Wiley Verchias Shelton death?

    Wiley Verchias Shelton death on 28 May 1940 in Alexander, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Wiley Verchias Shelton's memorial?

    Latitude: 35.7785988
    Longitude: -82.7256012

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James H Shelton

(1888 - 1947)

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Ora Mae Shelton Riddle

(1911 - 1988)

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Ersa May Shelton

(1916 - 1916)

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