Daily Archives: 03/20/2024
The Socialite Smuggler
Katharine Dexter’s great-grandfather, Samuel Dexter, had served in the cabinets of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Her father, Wirt Dexter, was a prominent attorney in Chicago. He 
married Josephine Moore, a wealthy socialite, in 1866. Katharine was born on Aug. 27, 1875.
In 1904, Katharine was the first woman to graduate
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Courier Obituaries 3-20-24
BETTY D. HOOD
GREENVILLE — Betty Davis Hood, 93, passed away on March 15, 2024.
Born on Oct. 1, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Edna Watson Davis.
Betty was known for her sweet personality and kind heart that touched the lives of many around her. She graduated from Liberty High School in the class of ‘49, where she was voted Class
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Beauty Queen and High Miss by her peers.
Betty also found joy in dancing and enjoying life. She was a poll manager for the county, and she
