Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 19 November 1917: ‘Vickers. In loving memory of our dear son and only child, JW Vickers (Jack), signaller, KOYLI, killed in action in France November 18th, 1916. Sleep on, and take thy rest, we loved thee well, but Jesus loved thee best. Sorrowing mother, dad, Billy [prob. William Evans] and Bay Kingston.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 19 November 1917: ‘Smith. In loving memory of our dear sons and brothers, Private Harry, killed November 18th, 1916; also Private Ernest Owen, killed October 13th, 1915; and their dear friend, Private Jack Vickers, killed November 18th, 1916. Sweet is the memory of those we loved as dear. Reunited in death. From loving mother, father, sisters and soldier brothers.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) (See records for Harry Smith and Ernest Owen Smith on this ROH)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Deaths’, 13 September 1941: ‘Vickers. September 12th, 225 Sherwood-street, Mary Alice, passed away, beloved sister of Lizzie and Clara, also dearest friend Billy [William Evans]. Peaceful end after long suffering borne with courage. Funeral Carlton, 2 o’clock.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 12 September 1942: ‘Vickers. Mary Alice, one year (-). in loving memory fond and true, from one who thought the world of you. Billy.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 13 September 1943: ‘Vickers. Mary Alice, passed away September 12th 1941. Ever in thoughts. Bill.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)