The Longview Daily News, Sun., Nov. 10, 1940:

Mrs. E. B. PROTHRO died at her home at 112 W. Methvin street early Saturday. Mrs. Prothro, the 
former Jessie Northcutt, was born in Caworth, Georgia. She moved to Longview with her parents, 
the late William George and Julia Ann Northcutt when she was a small child. Her father was one 
of the pioneer merchants of Longview.

Edmund Barnwell Prothro and Mrs. Prothro were married on Feb. 24, 1883. For the past 56 years 
the couple have made their home at 112 W. Methvin street. They were parents of four children, 
three of whom died at an early age.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Prothro is survived by her daughter Mrs. John C. Brown of Carthage; 
a granddaughter, Miss Joy Brown; a sister Mrs. C. L. Taylor of Longview, and a number of nieces 
and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 3 PM Sunday from the Rains & Talley funeral home 
with Dr. John L. Whorton of the First Baptist church in charge.