At the age of 71 years, John Asa CLARK passed away at his home near town Saturday. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and for 20 years teacher of a bible class in his church. Deceased was a good man and the possessor of many friends. He is survived by several brothers and other relative. A large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral at Mt. Zion Sunday. Burial was in charge of the Odd Fellows and funeral services conducted by Rev. Stockton.