Matisha Worford Smith Matisha Worbord (Worford) Smith was born near Centerville, Iowa, moved to Kansas in 1866, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nevada Schwindt, December 20, 1921. Mrs Smith was the mother of six children of whom five are living: Mrs. Nevada Schwindt and Harry Smith of Quincy, Mrs. Carrie Balsom of Hamilton. Mrs Mary Crooks of Neall, and John Smith of Topeka, and Mrs. Vestilla Leeper, deceased. Mrs. Smith was an invalid for some time. She bore her suffering well, and was ready when the time came for her to leave this world. Funeral services were held in the U.B. Church, conducted by the U.B. pastor. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Stokes H. Smith Stokes H. Smith, was born in Buck County, Pennsylvania, March 31, 1855 and departed this life at the home of his son at Quincy, Kansas, May 28, 1927 at the age of 72 years 1 month and 28 days. On February 14, 1882 he was united in marriage to Martisha Wofford, to this union six children were born four daughters and two sons. He leaves to mourn his death one sister, Mrs. Vestilla Mann of Perskie, Pa., Three daughters Mrs. Nevada Schwindt, Quincy Kansas; Mrs. Carrie Balsom, Hamilton, Kansas; Mrs. Mary Crooks, Quincy, Kansas. Two sons, Harry Smith of Quincy, Kansas; and John Smith; address unknown and fourteen grandchildren, one daughter and wife preceeding him in death. When just a boy he came west walking most of the way as travel was mostly done by wagon or by foot, locating at Hamilton, Kansas, in the early 70's, here he raised his family. In 1905 he with part of his family moved to Gentry, Arkansas, where he made his home until 1910, when he came back to Kansas, locating at Quincy, where he made his home with his eldest son until his death. Mr. Smith was a kind and loving father and a good neighbor always mindful of others. Funeral services was conducted by Rev. Hulbert of Quincy. Interments were made at the Quincy Cemetery. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Carrie May Balsom Mrs. Carrie May Balsom of Hamilton died at her home Tuesday morning at 11:45 o'clock after an illness of three years. She was the widow of Dr. Woolsey Balsom, veterinarian, who died in 1942. Mrs. Balsom was born October 21, 1885, in Bentonville, Arkansas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stokes H. Smith. She was married to Dr. Balsom March 16, 1904, at Eureka. She spent most of her life in the Hamilton community. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Maude D. Mills and Mrs. Ruth Helen Troll, and one son, Charles Wayne Balsom, all of Hamilton; a nephew, Woolsey T. Newton, of Englewood, Colorado, whom she reared; five granddaughters, three grandsons and two great grandsons; one sister, Mrs. Nevada Schwindt of Madison. She was a member of the Baptist church of Hamilton, and the Rebekah lodge No. 300 of Hamilton. Funeral services are to be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in Hamilton. Rev. J. S. Newsom, assisted by Rev. W. H. Zimmerman, will be in charge of the service. Mrs. Blanche Beevers will be the organist and Mrs. Virginia Powers, the soloist. Casket bearers will be Arch Johnson, Richard Mills, Otis Barngrover, Gene Rigg, William Brothers, and Charles Gutman. Burial will be in the Hamilton cemetery. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Margaret Call Balsom Margurate Call was born in New York, June 14, 1836. In her early womanhood she was baptized into the Christian Church. On the 24th of November, 1853, at Harvester, New York, she was united in marriage to Abraham Balsom who died July 23, 1872. There were born to this union seven children, Charles of Galena, Woolsey of Hamilton, Frank of Beaumont, Mrs. Melisa Kimberly of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Anna Williams of Armorita, Okla., and Edward Balsom and Mrs. Mary Newton who are deceased. Grandma Balsom make her home with her son Woolsey, at Hamilton. For several years she was an invalid, being confined to her bed constantly the last seven months of her life. She passed away Jan. 24, 1920, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and ten days. Funeral services were held at the home of Woolsey Balsom at Hamilton Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Claude Ruggles. Burial was made in the Hamilton cemetery. [Additional info from Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com : Margaret Call was born in Haverstraw, Richland County, New York] Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Maude Delores Mills Maude Delores Mills, daughter of Dr. Woolsey and Carrie May Smith Balsom, was born at Hamilton, August 22, 1907, and died at her home on Aug 12, 1977 at the age of 69 years. She was married to Pierce A. Mills at Eureka, April 4, 1931. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1974. Mrs. Mills was a housewife and had resided in Hamilton all her life with the exception of three years when she resided in California. She was a member of the First Baptist Chirch of Hamilton. She was awarded a lifetime membership of the United Methodist Women's organization. She was past president of WWI Auxiliary Barracks. Those who survive her are three sons,, Benjamin P. Mills of Emporia, Carl A. Mills of Hamilton and William C. Mills, St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Marion (Helen) Snyder of Hamilton and Mrs. Paul (Marla) DeGraffenfield, Sedgwick; one sister, Mrs Harold (Ruth) Troll of Hamilton; 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Her husband, parents, one brother and one grandson preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Home, Aug. 14, with the Rev. Robert F. Schaechtele officiating. Interment was in the Janesville cemetery, Hamilton. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Harry Adam Smith Hamilton Grit Jan 3, 1929 Harry Adam Smith, son of Stokes and Martisha Smith was born near Hamilton, Kansas, December 2, 1889 and departed this life December 29 1928, age 39 years and 27 days, at his home 2 miles east of Quincy. His sudden death came as a shock to the entire community. For that morning he had been husking corn in the field, but not feeling well, returned to the house, to take some soda water to relieve a severe pain in his chest, when death occured. At the age of 15 years he moved with his parents to Decatur, Arkansas, remaining there about eighteen months, later moving to Quincy, Kansas, where he spent the remainder of his life. He leaves to mourn his loss three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Balsom of Hamilton, Mrs, Nevada Schwint and Mrs. Mary Crooks of Quincy, Kansas; one brother John W. Smith, address unknown, seven nieces and seven nephews, besides a host of other relatives and one sister preceeded him in death. Mr. Smith was a kind and loving brother, a good neighbor and friend. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 o'clock from the home. Rev. H. Halbert, pastor of the United Brethren church of Virgil officiating. Services at the grave were conducted by the Quincy IOOF No. 506. Interment made in the Quincy cemetery. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Harry Smith Quincy News -- A Farmer Drops Dead Harry Smith, a middle aged farmer living a mile east of Quincy, died about 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Mr Smith was working in the cornfield. A man came to see him and during the conversation Mr Smith was asked how he felt. Mr Smith remarked if he would stay with the horses he would go to the house for some medicine. After a short time, Mr. Smith appeared at the door and asked that the horses be brought to the barnyard. After waiting for quite awhile the man called to Mr. Smith and received no answer. Finally he went in to see why Mr. Smith did not answer. Mr. Smith was found lying on the floor dead. Mr. Smith had the flu quite seriously three or four weeks ago. It is thought that this illness caused a weak heart and that he died of heart trouble. The deceased man had a sister, Mrs. Carey Blossom, (Balsom) living at Hamilton, and a sister, Mrs. John Schwindt, who lives about two miles from the Smith place. Mr. Smith lived alone. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Elmira J. (nee) Willis Elmira J. Willis Jones The Eureka Herald, Thursday January 17, 1907 Mrs. H.S. Jones, one of the oldest settlers of Greenwood county, having been a resident of this county since 1859, died at her home about three miles southeast of Eureka, Tuesday January 15, at 2 o'clock p.m., after an illness of several weeks. Miss Elmira J. Willis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Willis was born in Gibson county, Indiana, March 16, 1840. When but a small child she removed with her parents to Edwards county, Illinois, and in 1859 to Eureka, Greenwood county, Kansas, and later to a farm southeast of Eureka which is now owned P.E. Hull. While living on that farm with her parents she was married to H.S. Jones, March 16, 1861. She was the mother of eight children, five of whom are living. The living children are: B.H. Jones of Eureka; Mrs. C.N. Cozad of Caldwell, Kansas; Guy C. Jones of Sawtelle, California; Mrs. H.P. McGuire of Sulphur, Oklahoma and Mary Jones of Eureka. All of the children were with her when she died except Guy who was unable to be present. Mrs. Jones joined the Christian church in July 1862 and that her life was a consistent Christian life is a fact that is sustained by all who knew her and with Paul she might have said, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." Besides her husband and five children, she leaves one sister, Mrs. Edwin Tucker, and two brothers, Ezra and John Willis, to mourn her death. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Bradford were held at the Jones home today at 2 o'clock and interment made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Alice Jane Stewart (nee) Forrest Alice Jane Forrest Stewart Eureka Herald, April, 1956 Alice Jane Forrest Stewart was born May 23, 1868 near Albia, Iowa, the eldest daughter of eight children of Jane and Milton Forest and passed away April 26, 1956 at the age of 87 years, 11 months and three days. She was married to William Ellsworth Stewart on December 11, 1886. This union was blessed with four children, one son and three daughters. In April, 1889, the Stewarts moved to Greenwood county in the Farmington neighborhood and lived there until 1922 when they moved to Eureka to occupy the present home. Both Mrs. Stewart and her husband were charter members of the Farmington Methodist church. Mrs. Stewart was also a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church and was faithful in attendance and active in the support of the church and all of its activities. After moving to Eureka she became a member of the First Methodist church of Eureka and took part in all of its activities as long as she was able to do so. Mrs. Stewart was always ready and willing to lend assistance to her neighbors in time of need or in an emergency, regardless of the time of day or night. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mertie May Beedles (nee) Stewart Mertie May Beedles Eureka Herald, Thursday, September 2, 1976 Mrs. Harold H. Beedles, 409 N. Elm St. died Tuesday morning at the Greenwood County Hospital. Mertie May, the daughter of William E. and Alice Forrest Stewart was born at Moberly, Missouri, Feb. 3, 1889. She came to Kansas with her parents at the age of 6 months. They settled in the Farmington community southwest of Eureka. She was married to Harold H. Beedles Sept. 30, 1908. They made their home in Farmington untill 1944 when they moved to Eureka. Mr. Beedles died in 1960. Mertie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Eureka Garden Club and Queen Bess Ch. O.E.S. Surviving are 2 sons, Dale of El Dorado and Floyd, of Great Bend, one daughter Mrs. Robert (Mildred) Pedigo of Vernon, Tex. and one sister Mrs. Vic Tanner of Wichita. There are 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Campbell Funeral Home, Thursday, Sept 2, 1976 at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Robert Darden, minister of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Ethel Mae Conner (nee) Jones Ethel Mae Conner Eureka Herald, June 1993 Ethel Mae Conner, 102, of Augusta, died Friday, May 28, 1993, at Knudsen Manor in El Dorado. She was born October 2, 1890 in Eureka, the daughter of Clark and Anna (Broddle) Jones. She attended Honeycreek Grade School and Eureka schools. On February 10, 1908, Ethel was united in marriage to Fermer Leroy Conner at Eureka. He preceded her in death in August of 1934. She was a farmer's wife and had worked in the aircraft plants during World War II and much of her life was spent as a commercial cook at schools and universities and on the Kansas Turnpike at the Matfield Green Service area. She was a member of the Cassiday United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Eureka EHU. She is survived by four daughters, Marlys Morgan of Augusta, Delores Roberts and Beryl Griffith of Eureka, and Irene Hunter of Baldwin; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Leonard and Clark; one daughter, Norma Elaine; one brother and one sister. Graveside services and interment were held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka on Tuesday, June 1 with Rev. Carl Ellis, pastor of the Eureka First United Methodist Church officiating. Funeral arrangements were by the Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home, Eureka. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Luke Shaw Broddle Luke Shaw Broddle was born Oct. 18th, 1842, at Lincolnshire, England. He came to this country in 1866. In December, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Moore. They lived in Chicago, Ill. until 1879 when they came to Greenwood county, settling on a farm south of Eureka. To this union were born 12 children, six boys and six girls. In 1906 the wife and mother departed from this earth. The following children mourn the loss of father and mother: Anna Downs, Mary Lyons, William Broddle, Thomas Broddle, Fannie Mills, Liza Wagner, Luke Shaw Broddle and Peffer Broddle. In March, 1911, Mr. Broddle was married to Mrs. Alma Wood, who with the following children survives him: Elmer Wood and Donald Wood of Kelso, Wash., John Wood, El Dorado, Mary Peterson of Howard and Rose Purkapile of Hamilton. The departed moved to Eureka in 1917. About two weeks ago he went to Wichita for an operation. Death resulted January 20, 1920. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church Thursday afternoon conducted by his pastor, Rev. P. Mennepoeh. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mrs. Shaw Broddle Mrs. Shaw Broddle died at her home in Fall River township Saturday morning, August 11, 1906, of heart failure. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. George Johns and interment made in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Broddle was apparently in good health when she retired Friday night and at 2 a.m. she and Mr. Broddle were awake and held a conversation in regard to the next day's work. At 4 o'clock Mr. Broddle spoke to his wife but receiving no answer made an attempt to awaken her. Failing in that he became alarmed and called the family, but all efforts to arouse her were in vain. Mrs. Broddle has lived in Greenwood county for many years and was the mother of a large family, who with the grief stricken husband survive her. She was an estimable lady and loyal friend and neighbor. He many friends were deeply grieved at her untimely death. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Alfred Peffer Broddle Alfred Peffer Broddle, son of Shaw and Mary Broddle was born on a farm near Eureka November 12, 1890, and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Tom Mills, November 24, 1929, at the age of 39 years and 12 days. He was married to Eva M. Peebles March 20, 1912, at Eureka. To this union were born seven children, three daughters and four sons, one dying in infancy. The living children, together with their mother, are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Besides these he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Charles Downs, Mrs. M.C. Lyons and Mrs. Tom Mills, all of Eureka, and Mrs. E.B. Waggoner, of Denver, Colorado; three brothers, Wm. Broddle, Kansas City, Tom and Luke Broddle of Eureka, besides a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net James B. Willis On Friday, June 4, 1869, as Mr. James B. Willis was crossing the prairie between Fall river and his home, he was struck by lightning and instantly killed. His horse was also killed and a boy who was riding behind him on the same horse was stunned, but soon recovered and made his way to the nearest neighbor's house. He was severely burned. Mr. Willis was a young man of excellent character and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He had served in the army during the war, with credit to himself and had settled down to the quiet of a farmer's life with the purpose of making himself a useful citizen. He had been married about a year, and leaves a wife and child. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net David Reeder Campbell The Severyite, Dec. 13, 1923 PIONEER PHYSICIAN PASSES ON Dr. David Reeder Campbell David Reeder Campbell was born in Cass County, Indiana, February (sic!) 14, 148, and died at his home in Severy, Kansas, December 7, 1923. He was reared on a farm and trained to agricultural pursuits until he was seventeen years of age, when he began teaching in the public schools of the country (sic!), which profession he followed for eight years. During his career as a teacher, he learned and pursued, during the vacation of his school terms, the trade of a plasterer, working at that trade at intervals for about seven years. In 1874, he entered upon the study of medicine with Dr. Moore, of Galveston, Ind. During the winter of 1875-76, he attended his first term of lectures at the Indiana Medical College of Indianapolis, and in the spring of 1876, began practice of his profession at Normanda, Ind. He graduated in his profession March 1880, at the same college where he attended his first term, his being the first name of the first class ever graduated from the Indiana Medical College. Dr. Campbell moved from Indiana to Greenwood county in 1885, first locating at Climax but five years later selected Severy as a permanent residence. His reputation as a physician of ability stands undisputed among the pioneers of this vicinity. The doctor was also the first registered pharmacist in Severy, the drug store now owned by Dan Mitchell, being known at that time as the "Durham and Campbell" pharmacy. For a number of years Dr. Campbell has been a helpless invalid but until recently has been a constant reader and retained a keen interest in the latest developments in the science of medicine. The funeral was conducted from the home by Rev. Engelhardt of the M. E. Church. At the Twin Grove cemetery the beautiful service of the Three Links was read by Severy Lodge, No. 483, I.O.O.F. Contributed by Oliver Phillips ophil@falcon.cc.ku.edu Hannah Willis [She died] At her home in Bachelor township, this county Sunday, Feb. 17th, 1889, Hannah, wife of H.J. Willis, aged 71 years and 5 days. The deceased was born in Gibson county, Indiana, February 12, 1818, and her maiden name was Brown. Her parents removed to Mt. Carmel, Washington County, Illinois, where on the 8th day of September 1836, she was married to her husband, who is now mourning the loss of his life's companion. In the summer of 1859 she, with her husband and children removed to Kansas and located on Bachelor Creek in this county where she continued to reside until her death. She leaves four children, viz: Mrs. Edwin Tucker, Mrs. Henry S. Jones, John and Ezra Willis, all of whom reside in this county. The deceased was an earnest, sincere christian, a loving wife and mother and was loved by all for her many excellent qualities of hand and heart. The funeral services conducted by Rev. E.R. Drake, pastor of the First Congregational church, were held at the house on Tuesday at 10:30 o'clock a.m. and following which her body, midst sorrowing relatives and friends was laid at rest in Greenwood. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Harrison J. Willis At nine o'clock yesterday morning, August 22, 1904, Harrison J. Willis, one of the oldest and best known of the pioneer citizens of Greenwood county, died at the home of his son, John Willis, in Bachelor township from old age. Mr. Willis was eighty-nine years, ten months and seventeen days old at the time of his death. He had been in ill health for several years and about two months ago took to bed and has been unable to leave it since that time. He gradually grew weaker and weaker and for a short time before his death was too feeble to move without assistance or to carry on a conversation with those about him. His mind remained clear to the last. Harrison J. Willis was born in Hopkins county, Kentucky, October 3, 1814. When fourteen years old he moved with his parents to Illinois which was at that time a comparatively new country and Mr. Willis was trained from boyhood to the life of the pioneer, which training was of great benefit to himself and others in later life. In 1836 he married Miss Hannah Brown and after several years residence in Illinois and Indiana they came to Kansas, traveling by wagon, for railroads had not yet been laid on Kansas soil. When Mr. Willis arrived where Eureka now stands there were scarcely half a dozen houses on the townsite. Mr. Willis took up a claim south-east of Eureka on Fall River which he sold in 1863 and moved to Bachelor Creek, filing on the homestead which has since been his home. When Greenwood county was organized Mr. Willis was appointed a member of the first board of county commissioners. He has at other times held positions of honor in his township and county and was never known to shirk a duty or betray a trust. Mrs. Willis died in 1889 and since that time Mr. Willis has lived with his children in Bachelor township. Of the eight children born to them four survive: They are John Willis, Ezra Willis, Mrs. Edwin Tucker and Mrs. H.S. Jones, all of Greenwood county. Funeral service was held this morning (Tuesday) at ten o'clock from the residence of John Willis, conducted by the Rev. G.F. Bradford of the Christian church of Eureka, of which church Mr. Willis has been a member for many years. The funeral was attended by a large number of the relatives and friends of the deceased who gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of an honored citizen whose good works will live after him. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Benjamin S. Jones Died, at his residence in this county on the 7th day of April 1869, Benjamin S. Jones, in the 58th year of his age. Mr. Jones was the son of Benjamin Jones and was raised in Cuyahoga County Ohio, not far from Cleveland. Many years since, he removed from there to Wisconsin. In the Fall of 1859 he removed thence to Greenwood County, Kansas, where he continued to reside till the time of his death. Neighbor Jones was a devoted patriot, and his devotion to the principle of human Liberty led him, notwithstanding his age, to engage in the service of the Government in the late struggle between freedom and slavery. After two years' service, his health failing, he was honorably discharged and returned to avocations of private life. He seems never to have recovered his health after leaving the service. Mr. Jones was an estimable citizen, a good neighbor, devoted friend, a kind and indulgent husband and father. He leaves a wife and three sons to mourn his loss. May the Lord support them in this their hour of trial. He was followed to the grave by a large concourse of neighbors and friends. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Stokes Harold Crooks Madison News, 3/21/96 Stokes Harold Crooks, 78 of Ottawa, Kansas, died early Sunday morning, March 17, 1996, at his home in Ottawa. He was born August 21, 1917, in Neal, Kansas, the son of John Earl and Mary Gertrude (Smith) Crooks. On May 18, 1940, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Laverne Smith in Yates Center, Kansas. They were priveledged to share over 55 years together. She survives of the home. Mr. Crooks was a farmer and carpenter. He farmed in rural Waverly, Kansas, until August of 1977, when he and his wife moved to Ottawa. He then worked as a carpenter with his son Harold for the Dickerson Brothers in Eudora, Kansas, until retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Local Union #1445 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include his wife and his daughter, Jaron D. Crooks, both of the home; two other daughters, Virginia L. Harris and Susie Walker, also of Ottawa; three sons, Harold E. Crooks of Waverely, Dick D. Crooks of Ottawa, Russel L. Crooks of WIlliamsburg, Kansas; two brothers, Charles Crooks and Dean Crooks, both of Burlington, Kansas; two sisters, Alice Bannister of Madison, Kansas, and Leona Bell of Wichita, Kansas; 21 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Laverne Kay Crooks; one brother, John Kenneth Crooks; three sisters, Jewel A. Rogers, Gertrude Crooks and Wanda L. Crooks. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m. Wednesday, March 20, 1996, at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home in Ottawa. Interment followed at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Heart Association or the Crooks Children's Education Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Kenneth Duane Crooks Kenneth Duane Crooks, 35, Eureka, died near Hamilton on December 29, 1983. Crooks was born here April 29, 1948, the son of John Kenneth and Nora Anna Smith Crooks. He was a lifelong resident of the community and worked in the oil fields most of his life. On January 13, 1969, Crooks married Jessie Louise Chavez in Yates Center. Crooks is survived by his wife, Jessie, and a son John Kenneth, of the home; his mother, Nora Crooks, Eureka; five brothers, Charles, Wichita, Jerry, Heroldberg, Calif., Earl, State of Colorado, Francis, Eureka, and Jack, Florence; and five sisters, Donna McGrew, Delaware, Okla., Violet Leach, SuiSun, Calif., Mary Hanson, Spearman, Texas, Judy Britton, Florence, and Beverly Gravatt, Eureka. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, a sister and a daughter. The funeral service was held at Campbell Funeral Home the afternoon of December 31, 1983. The Rev. Marty McCord, pastor of the Jefferson Street Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Gertrude Crooks Friday afternoon, August 14, 1914, at 1:30 o'clock, occured the death of little Gertrude, age one year and ten months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crooks, of Quincy, Kansas. Little Gertrude fell asleep to awake in Heaven; her stay on earth was short, but long enoough to entwine about herself the affections of her parents, little brother and sister and all who knew her. We feel that all Heaven was glad and sang at her coming and while the dear ones at home are left lonely, Heaven is made richer for her coming and she is waiting there for the coming of her loved ones. While the days are long and lonely you will recall the tender words; "And a little child shall lead them"; and "Suffer the little children to come unto me," will ring in our hearts with a gladder, truer message than ever before; and some day we will meet our little darling where sickness and death are unknown. Little Gertrude was a bright babe and dearly loved by all who knew her. But grieve not, dear friends your loss is her eternal gain, and although a chair is vacant in the home, there is another blossom in heaven. The funeral was held at the family home west of Quincy, conducted by the Rev. Page of Neal, Kansas. -------By a Friend Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Charles Balsom Charles Balsom, 66, died January 1, 1977, at his home in Hamilton. He was the son of Woolsey Balsom and Carrie May Smith Balsom, born June 19, 1910 in Hamilton. Balsom lived in the Hamilton area his entire life. He married Louise Cummins April 3, 1949 in Emporia. He was employed by the Kansas State Highway Dept. He also was a member of the Madison American Legion. Balsom is survived by his wife, Louise, of the home; one daughter Mrs. R. L. (Kathryn) May, Wichita, one step-son Forest Smith of Arkansas City; two step-daughters, Mrs. David (Sherry) Clymer, ElDorado, and Mrs. Linda Cowell, Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. Harold Troll and Mrs. Maude Mills, Hamilton, and seven grandchildren. Graveside services were held at the Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton, on Monday, Jan. 3, 1977 at 2 p.m. Campbell Funeral Home had charge of the services. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Harold G. Troll Eureka Herald, June 8, 1989 Harold G. Troll, 74, Hamilton, died at the Greenwood County Hospital, Sunday, June 4, 1989. He was born, February 8, 1915 at Lukeba, Okla., the son of Jasper and Eva Mae Bobbitt Troll. He attended school in Oklahoma. On June 2, 1939, he married Ruth H. Balsom in Eureka and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Friday. They made their home in Greenwood, Ark., for a year and returned to Hamilton. They moved to El Dorado where Harold was employed by the city as a backhoe operator until his retirement in 1972 when they returned to Hamilton to make their home. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of the home; two daughters, Martisha 'Marty' Hudson, Hutchinson, Alice Islett, Wichita; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Fred Troll, Wichita. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Home Wednesday, June 7, 1989 at 2 p. m. with Rev. Gary Roellchen, pastor of the Hamilton United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton. A memorial has been established in his name to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net John T. Schwint Eureka Herald John T Schwint, eldest son of Frank and Louise Schwint was born near Lousvillle (sic), KY on November 11, 1860 and departed this life at his home in Quincy, Kansas on April 16th, 1935 at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 5 days. At the age of 3 years, he moved with his parents to Terra Haute, IN, where he grew to young manhood. He was united in marriage to Mary Fields on February 27th, 1881 and to this union was born 9 children. His wife died in December of 1900 and also four children preceeded him in death. On April 19th, 1903 he was united in marriage to Nevada Smith who survives. In the spring of 1883, Mr. Schwint like many other young men of the earlier days decided to come to Kansas and he with his wife and two babies drove in a covered wagon and settled near the old Ainsworth ranch near where the 101 school district now stands. He like many other old settlers came to this country in the bloom of life and gave to this new country the best of his ability and energy and help to build and make and mold, into the country what it is today. While Mr. Schwint was never blessed with much of the worldly goods yet, he always tried to be a kind neighbor, a willing worker and helper to those who needed help. The night was never to dark nor the road to long for him to go to the help of a neighbor or friend when they were in need. He moved to Quincy, Kansas in September of 1905. In December of 1928 he was afflicted with a stroke and has never been able to enjoy life to its fullest extent since that time and yet he has been a patient sufferer, always having a kind word for those who knew him best. He never grew impatient with those who tried to make life a pleasure for him but always tried to show the greatest of appreciation for all of their kindness. And so the grim reaper has again seen fit to close history's page for a man who had served his three score and ten years and even more and was willing and ready to meet his creator. He was converted and united with the United Brethren church of Quincy during the winter of 1928 and has been a faithful member of this church ever since. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Nevada Schwint: three sons, Earl Schwint of Raymond, Washington; Ira Schwint of Burdett, Kansas and Robert Schwint of Amorita, Oklahoma and two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Karraker of Neal, Kansas, Mrs. P. M. Ditty of Virgil, Kansas. 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and 3 sisters and 4 brothers and a host of friends. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Woolsey Balsom Woolsey Balsom, son of Abraham and Margaret Balsom was born in Haverstraw, New York on May 20, 1857 and departed this life, April 10, 1942, age 84 years, 10 months and 26 days. He came to Kansas with his parents in 1870 locating in Burlington, where he grew to manhood. He them moved with his mother to Hamilton, residing here until his death. He practiced Veterinary Surgery in Greenwood County for 50 years. He was united in marriage to Carrie May Smith on March 16, 1905. To this union was born three children; Maude Mills of Mountain View, California, Charles W. Balsom of Sheppard Field, Texas, U. S. Army, and Ruth Troll of Hamilton. Besides raising his own family he raised his 2 younger sisters who preceded him in death and also a nephew Woolsey Newton of Kokomo, Colorado. He leaves to morn his passing his wife and 3 children, five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and host of friends. Funeral services were held from the home April 18, and interment was made in the Hamilton cemetery. Rev. Geo. Williams officiating. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Frank Elmer Balsom Frank Elmer Balsom was born at Rockford, Illinois, July 28, 1862, departed this life at the home of his grand-daughter, Mrs. H. J. Schooler, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 9, 1941. On May 18, 1884, he was married to Ida Steele. To this union one child, a daughter Mayme (Mamie) Florence was born. Several years ago he made a profession of Faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. The past fourteen years of his life have been spent in the vicinity of Seligman, where he and his wife quietly spent their life on their farm, which is about mile from Seligman. His friends and neighbors knew Mr. Balsom, as a pleasant jovial neighbor, he was ever ready to help those who were sick or needy. He leaves his wife, of the home, and their only daughter, Mrs. L. W. Bass of Emporia, Kansas, seven grandchildren; Mrs. H. J. Schooler, of Tulsa, Okla., Robert Keating, Hamilton, Kansas, Mrs. Walter Cline, Emporia, Kansas, Harold Keating, Emporia, Kansas, Frank Keating of Emporia, Kansas, Noble Keating and Eileen Keating of Tulsa, Oklahoma; also five great grandchildren, one brother, Woolsey Balsom, of Hamilton, Kansas, who is present at this service. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Ida Balsom (nee) Steele Ida Steele Balsom Mrs. Ida Balsom, who lives at 320 South Mechanic with her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Bass, died at the home this morning at 1:20 o'clock (October 26, 1954) Funeral services and burial will be in Seligman, Mo. at a time to be announced later. Mrs. Balsom was born March 29, 1866, in White county, Indiana, a daughter of the last Samuel L. and Flora Ann Steele. She married Frank E. Balsom in Burlington, May 19, 1884. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bass of Emporia, and one sister, Mrs. Josie West of Osawatomie. She is survived by three granddaughters, four grandsons, 10 great grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Grandchildren living in Emporia are Mrs. Walter Cline, 227 South Mechanic, Harold D. Keating, 905 East Sixth Ave., and Frank E. Keating, 509 Sylvan. Mrs. Balsom was a member of the Rebekah lodge and the Presbyterian Church. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Ida Steele Balsom BALSOM SERVICE THURSDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Balsom, who died her home, 320 South Mechanic Tuesday, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Union Chapel church at Seligman, Mo. The pastor, the Rev. Bob Willhite, will conduct the services. Burial will in New Salem cemetery at Seligman. Balsom, Mrs. Ida, 88 years old, Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2:30 p.m., Union Chapel, Seligman, Mo. Burial will be in New Haven cemetery, Seligman, Mo. Roberts-Blue Funeral Home Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Mamie Florence (nee) Balsom Mamie Florence Balsom Keating Bass Mrs. Lawrence Bass, 320 South Mechanic St., died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital (Jan 23, 1957) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Clyde S. Clark of the First Methodist Church. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Mamie Florence Balsom, daughter of Frank E. and Ida Steele Balsom was born Nov. 15, 1885 in Burlington. She married F. F. Keating in Peoria, Ill., in 1901 and moved to Emporia in 1927. She married Lawrence Bass in Emporia in 1930. She survived by her husband and of the home ; four sons, Robert J. Keating, 115 Market St., Harold D. Keating, 908 Whitter St., Frank E. Keating, 509 Sylvan St., and Phil N. Keating, Houston, Tx. three daughters; Mrs. H. J. Schooler, Tulsa, Ok., Mrs. Walter Cline, 227 South Mechanic St. and Mrs. Bearl Marsh, Lindsay, Ok.; ten granddaughters, three grandsons, and six great grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Mamie Florence Bass Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Florence Bass, 320 South Mechanic St., who died Wednesday, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, in the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Clyde S. Clark of the First Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Lewis sang accompanied by Mr. Robert Plummer. Pallbearers were Jack Bass, Clem Bass, Pete Bass Sr., Pete Bass Jr., Bearl Marsh and Joe Schooler. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Out-of town relative attending the services were P. N. Keating, Houston, Tx, Mr. and Mrs. John Worley and children, Anita, Wanda, and Carl, Holyrood; Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schooler, Tulsa, Ok., Mr. and Mrs. Bearl Marsh, Lindsay, Ok., Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bass, Girard, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bass Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Bass Sr., and Mrs. Glen Mitchell Americus, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Rork and children, Janice and Jimmie, Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Dom Romy, Iola, Mrs. Ruth Balsom Troll, El Dorado, Charlie Balsom, and Mrs. Maude Mills, Hamilton. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Nevada Smith Mrs. John T. (Nevada Smith) Schwindt Mrs. John T. Schwindt (Nevada Smith), died Saturday (Jan 30, 1964) in the Stine Nursing Home. Services were held Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 2, 1964) in the Methodist Church in Quincy, conducted by the Rev. Wayne Reynolds, Pastor of the Methodist church in Hamilton. Betty Hays sang, accompanied by Mrs. J. Miller. Pallbearers were Geld Kussman, C. W. Balsom, Paul Degraffenreid, Charles and Dean Crooks, and Ben P. Mills. Burial was in the Quincy Cemetery. Relatives who attended from out of town were Edith and Beverly Ditty, and Messrs and Messadames Gerald Kussman, Paul Degraffenried, Virgil, P. A. Mills, C. W. Balsom, Hamilton, Virgil Bell and Floyd M. Rogers, Yates Center, Charles & Gerald Crooks, Burlington, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Crooks, Mr. & Mrs. Stokes Crooks, Eureka, Mrs. Harold Troll, El Dorado (could not read last several names). Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Samuel (B.) Potts OLDEST CITIZEN DIES In the death of Samuel (B.) Potts ages 94 years, 6 months and 21 days, at the home of his daughter Mrs. John S. Halstead, Tuesday night, Jan. 30. Greenwood County loses her oldest citizen. Mr. Potts came from Iowa to live with his daughter, northwest of Hamilton, five years ago. He was born in Stubenville, Ohio, July 9, 1822, and a young man was a boatman on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Later he help break the virgin prairie in Illinois, and then on to Iowa as a pioneer of that State. His wife died ten years ago. He leaves three living children, two having died. Those living are Will Potts of Onawa, Iowa, Mrs. John Halstead of Hamilton, and Theodore Potts of Holstien, Iowa, all whom were here at the funeral, which took place at the residence of his daughter Thursday morning, Rev. Lantz officiating after which the remains were interred in the Hamilton cemetery. Beside the children he left 12 grandchildren and 2 great grand children. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com John S. Halsted John S. Halsted, son of William and Elizabeth (Warne, Warren) Halsted, was born in Indiana December 29, 1852 and departed this life August 28, 1943,at the age of 90 years, 7 months and 26 days, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. T. Laird, Kansas City, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Mary Ida Potts March 15, 1877. To this union was born four children: Mrs. Bertha Kerner, Stillwell, Kans., Mrs. Minnie Laird, Kansas City, Kans., Mrs. Hattie Cummins, Los Altos, Calif., and Roy Halsted of Hamilton, Kans. Three grandchildren and three great grandchildren are left to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him in death May 11, 1938. He moved from Miami County, Kansas, to Greenwood County in January 1900, where he resided until two years ago when he went to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Laird. He Was a good neighbor, and a kind and loving father and was highly respected by everyone who knew him. The funeral was held from the Methodist church Friday afternoon, Aug 27th, in charge of the pastor, Rev. M. A. Good. Interment was made in Hamilton cemetery. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com John William Cummins John William Cummins, son of Chas. and Ruth Ann (Lynch, Alsup) Cummins was born near Lexington, Indiana, Sepetember 16, 1858 and departed this life at his home near Quincy, Kansas, October 27, 1935, age 77 years, 1 month and 11 days. When he was four years old moved with his parents to Harrison County Missouri, where he grew to manhood. In 1879 he was married to Susannah Josephine Smith at Martinville, Missouri, who died in November 1900. To this union were born eight children, one dying in infancy. In 1902 he and his children moved to a farm near Hamilton, Kansas. In 1904 he was married to Frances A. Laffoon of Albany, Missouri. Six children were born of the marriage. One dying in infancy. In December 1914 he moved to a farm near Albany, Missouri, residing in Gentry County until February 1929 when he again moved to Hamilton, Kansas, and has resided in Greenwood County since that time. He united with the Methodist Church in early life. He has lived a devoted Christian life and was a friend to everyone. Leaving to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Mrs. Frances A. Cummins, and his children Chas. W. Cummins, Madison: Mrs. Essie Edwards., Hamilton, David M. Cummins, Burrton, Cary E. Cummins, Clem C. Cummins, Mrs. Ruth Lewsi, all of Hamilton; Mrs. Eva L. Shaffer, Fullerton, California, Mrs. Verina Logsdon, Atlanta, Kansas, Miss Nellie Cummins, Norton; Miss Opal Cummins of Topeka, Mrs. Lucilie Pratt, of Wichita: Miss Aletha Cummins of the home and a step daughter, Mrs. Edith Huff of Norton, on brother, Joshua Cummins of McFall, Missouri, also twenty-five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Singers were form Quincy, Kansas. Rev. M. M. Murrell, pastor of the M. E. Church, Hamilton, conducted the services. Interment was made in the Hamilton cemetery. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Myrtle Edna Schwint Democratic Messenger, March 18, 1920 Myrtle Edna Schwint, nineteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Schwint, died at their home in Quincy township March 13, 1920, from pneumonia following influenza. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 14, and burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Zaccheus H. Hobbs Zacceheus H. Hobbs Zacceheus H. Hobbs was born in Indiana March 20, 1841. He died at his home in Toronto February 22, 1913, age 71 years, 11 months and 2 days. In 1870 he came with his family to Altoona, Kansas, and soon after to Woodson county where he lived two years, then to Greenwood county. In 1876 he moved to Scott county, where he lived a year and then returned to Greenwood county and afterward to Woodson county where he lived until he died. On January 29, 1859, he was married to Miss Mahala Cummings (Cummins) and to them were born ten children. His wife died January 15, 1907. On Nov. 12, 1907 he was married to Mrs. Mary A. Smith, who, with six sons and one daughter, survives to mourn his loss. He enlisted in the civil war in Co. D. 81st Indiana Vols. Inf.., July 26, 1862. One Feb. 11, 1864 he was transferred to the (110th) 2nd Battery Vet. Reserve Corps, and was honorably discharged August 29, 1865, having taken part in some of the severest conflicts of the war. When a young man he united with the Christian Church. Afterwards he united with the fellowship of the Baptist church. This fellowship he held at the time of his death. He was a good citizen and always helpful to others. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home, conducted by Rev. J. H. Oliver and the members of the G. A. R. The body was lain to rest in the East side cemetery. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Levi C. Groseclose THE LUTHERN OBSERVER May 26, 1905 pg 5 by Rev John A. Bright Rev. Levi C. Groseclose, one of the oldest clergymen in the General Synod, died at his home at Eureka, Kansas, on the 2nd of May, 1905, at the advanced age of 85. For a number of years past he had been quite feeble both in mind and body, his end coming form complications incident of old age. The funeral took place from Christ's Lutheran church of Eureka, conducted by his pastor, Rev. D. H. Cramer, the funeral sermon, Job v. 26, being preached by the writer and old friend of the family. Father Groseclose was born June 6th, 1820 in Wythe county, Va. His childhood was spend on a farm until he was twenty, when he went to college at Lexington, S. C. Later he attended Gettysburg College of several years, but owing to lack of funds was unable to complete his course there. It is said he and his companion walked several hundred miles home from the college. After teach school in Kentucky for three years, and taking a private course in theology under the direction of a pastor, he was licensed to preach by the old Southwest Virginia Synod, of which Dr. J. A. Brown was then president. His first active work in the ministry was as a missionary in Davidson and Stokes counties, North Carolina from 1849 to 1856. Then he took a settled pastorate at Salisbury, N. C., where he remained until the summer of 1861, when he accepted a call to St. Stephen's church, near Gold Hill, in the same state. He remained at this place August 1867, when he was called to a charge at Mt. Pleasant. N. C. While he was located in this latter place he assisted quite materially in founding the Western North Carolina College at Mt. Pleasant. He remained in this pastorate until 1873, when he accepted a call to the Jonesboro pastorate, at Jonesboro, Ills. From this latter point he went to Irving, Ills., where he remained from 1984 till 1877 , when, on account of failing health, he was obliged to seek a dry climate. In the latter year he removed to Eureka, Kans., assuming charge of Christ's Lutheran church, of which he was a pastor two years, resigning on account of continued poor health. At this period he retired from the active ministry and spent the remainder of his days quietly in his Eureka home. About three years ago he celebrated, with his good wife, his golden wedding. Mrs. Groseclose was formerly a Miss Honeycutt, sister of the late Rev. J. E. Honeycutt, of Chambersburg, Pa. He leaves a devoted wife, who for many years past has shared his sorrows and trials as a most faithful companion. Two sons survive him John, of San Marcos, Texas, and W. B. (William Bittle), of St., Louis, who is General Freight Agent of the M. K.& T. Ry., and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Weiser, of Eureka. The writer feels keenly the loss of his old friend, with whom he spent may precious hours, especially in his latter days. We hope to meet again in the better world, where the infirmities of old age will trouble us no more. Our deepest sympathies go out for the widow, as well as our warm prayers, that God may comfort her in her old age. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Leah Elizabeth Groseclose (nee) Honeycutt Leah Elizabeth Honeycutt Groseclose Leah Elizabeth Honeycutt was born in Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina, December 9, 1824, where she grew to womanhood, and was married, September 10, 1851 to Rev. Levi C. Groseclose, and came with her husband and family to Eureka, Kansas in 1874. Her husband organized the Lutheran Church here and was pastor of the church a number of years. He died in Eureka, Kansas in May 1905. Nine children were born to this pioneer couple, only three of whom are living, Mrs. Chas. Weiser of Eureka, with whom Mrs. Groseclose has made her home for a number of years, J. J. and W. B. Groseclose. She suffered a stroke of paralysis January 21, 1921, from which she never recovered, and died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Weiser Friday, February 4, 1921, having reached the advanced age of 96 years 1 month and 25 days. Funeral services were held from the residence Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. P. Mennenoeh, pastor of the Lutheran church. Burial was in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Charles H. Weiser DEATH OF C. H. WEISER Charles H. Weiser died Tuesday March 24 at his home in Eureka after an illness of several weeks. He was 74 years, 2 months and 24 days old. Mr. Weiser was born in Woodstock, Ohio, but came to Eureka may years age where he and his family resided until 1927, when they moved to Wichita. Mr. Weiser owned and operated a pop factory here and later operated a grocery store on East Fifth street. During his many hears residence here, he served continuously on the volunteer fire department. He and Mrs. Weiser returned to Eureka a few months ago to make their home. He is survived by his wife and three children, Charles, Jr., of Pratt, Mrs. Mercedes Stevenson, of Hamilton, and Mrs. Mary Estes of Wichita. Funeral service was conducted from the Baird Funeral Home at 2:30 this afternoon with Rev W. Wilbur Klover of Christ's Lutheran Church in charge. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Samuel Wilson Samuel Wilson, the oldest resident of Eureka, died at his home in southeast Eureka Wednesday morning., July 9, 1913, after a long and tedious illness of several months duration. Mr. Wilson was born in Claremont county, Ohio, March 13, 1820, and was at the time of his death 93 years, 3 months and 26 days. He was married three times, his first wife being Delilah Moyer of Darke county, Ohio. To this union 13 children were born, six of whom are living: Isaac Wilson of Eureka, James Wilson of El Dorado, George Wilson of Nashville, Okla., Mrs. Melissa Daniel of Cleveland, Ohio, William G. Wilson of Saskatchawan, Canada, and Mrs. Frances Frazier of Eureka, Kan. wife of A. Frazier. In 1885 (wrong date, fs) Mr. Wilson moved his family to Indiana, where they lived after the Civil War, removing from there to Illinois, where the lived until 1873, when they came to Kansas and lived on what is now known as the Hucklebridge farm five years, moving to Eureka in 1878, and working at his trade, that of wagon maker, for many years, giving up active work when compelled to do so by the infirmities of advancing years. Soon after moving to Eureka his first wife died. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Rose Rash. To them one son was born, Clarence Wilson of Okfuska, Okla. December 25, 1889 Mr. Wilson was married to Mrs. Elsa Short, who survives him. Mrs. Wilson has one son, John Shot of Reece, Kan., and two grandchildren Mrs. Glen Miller and Willie Preston of Eureka, children of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Shot Preston, who died a few weeks ago. Funeral services were held at the residence in east Eureka Thursday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Rev. Gillette of the Christian church. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com George W. Frazier George W. Frazier died very suddenly at his home at Toronto, Tuesday, March 21st at eleven o'clock p.m., at the age of 67 years. He has been suffering from an attack of the grippe but was not considered seriously ill, when his condition suddenly became alarming and he died in a short time. He was an old settler, having lived in Eureka until about twenty years ago, and engaged in blacksmithing under the firm name of Frazier & Reed, when he sold his business here and bought a farm in Pleasant Grove township, where he lived until about three years ago, when he moved to Toronto and resided there until his death last Tuesday. He was on old soldier and served his country well in time of need. His wife and four children survive him, Mrs. Belle Steele, of Toronto; Mrs. Mary Dixon, of Springfield, Mo., Bert Frazier, who lives in Utah, and G. W. Frazier, Jr., of Toronto. His death came as a great shock to the family who were unprepared for the sudden blow. They have the sympathy of their many friends in the bereavement. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Nancy A. Frazier (nee) Mock Nancy A. Frazier Deceased, Mrs. Nancy A. Frazier (nee Mock/fs), beloved wife of Albert Frazier in the 24th year of her age. Mrs. Frazier was a native of North Carolina, but has for several years resided in Eureka. On last New Years day she united in marriage with Mr. Frazier. She was an affectionate daughter and a devoted wife, and was much esteemed by her friends and neighbors. She became deeply interested in the subject of religion more that a year ago, and those who know her most intimately believe her to be a sincere christian. She had intended uniting with the church but was hindered by feeble health. A large concourse of relatives and friends attended the funeral service, which were conducted in the Congregational church. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Al Frazier Al Frazier, Soldier, Pioneer and Veteran Bus Driver "The passing of Mr. Frazier remover another old timer for the ranks of the trail blazers" Albert Frazier, Civil War Veteran, Greenwood County Pioneer, and citizen of Eureka for more than half a century, died at his home here Tuesday, August 30, 1927, at the age of 82 years. Mr. Frazier met the first train that ever came into Eureka, a flat car excursion over the Santa Fe on July 4, 1879, celebrating the completion of the Howard Branch of that line from Emporia as far south as Eureka, and he has been meeting all other trains in this city in his capacity of local bus driver from that day to this. During recent years he has been assisted in the work by his sons, Arthur Jr. and Fred. It has been said frequently that Mr. Frazier has a larger acquaintance among traveling men than any other man in the state. They all knew "Al" as he was affectionately called and all respected him for his unfailing reliability and courtesy. For more than fifty years he has been in the employ of the government, in charge of the delivery of mail from the depots to the local post office. Albert Frazier was born at Zanesville, Ohio, July 15, 1845, the son of Benjamin and Mary Frazier. He enlisted in the Union Army on June 7, 1862, at the age of 17 years, to serve his 90 days, then at the end of this time he re-enlisted for three years, in Company 12, 122nd Ohio Infantry Volunteers. He was captured by the Confederates and served seven months in the Libby prison. He was discharged from service of the U. S. Army, June 26, 1865, near Washington, D. C. he has been a member of the order of I.O.O.F for thirty years. He came to Kansas in 1872, and was married to Miss Frances Wilson on July 5, 1880. There were born to this union five children, three girls and two boys, one of whom passed away in early childhood, Zelma, on August 19, 1894, at the age of four years, three months and six days. There remains to mourn his going his noble wife, Mrs. Frances Frazier, and the following children: Mrs. May Dolasour (DeLaCour), of La Habra, California; Arthur Frazier, Fred Frazier and Mrs. Alva Wilson, of Eureka, Kansas. All were at his bedside at the time of his departure. Mr. Frazier was a pioneer of Eureka, having been engaged in the transfer business since coming here in 1872. He was well known by those who travel, and was respected by all who know him. He was a good citizen, a dutiful father and a faithful companion. He will be missed in the community, but his influence will be felt for good by the people with whom he had acquaintance. Funeral service was held at the Baptist Church today at 2:30 p.m. Rev. William Little, pastor of the Baptist Church, in charge. The body was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery. Business houses were closed during the funeral hour. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Frances Caroline Wilson Frazier Frances Caroline (nee) Wilson EUREKA PIONEER MOTHER PASSES Frances Caroline Wilson, daughter of Samuel and Delila Wilson, was born in Tippiecanoe, Layfette County, Indiana October 24, 1861 and departed this life March 10, 1949 at her home 414 North Elm St. at the age of 87 years four months and 16 days. She came to Kansas with her parents in a covered wagon in the year of 1873. On July 5, 1880 she was united in marriage to Albert Frazier at Emporia, Kansas. To this union were born five children. Those who preceded her in death were her husband; one daughter, Zelma, at the age of years; six sisters and six brothers. Those who survive her are two sons, Arthur and Fred of Eureka; two daughters, Mrs. Chas. Delacour of LaHabra, California and Mrs. Gladys Wilson of Wichita; five grandchildren, Mrs. Frances Mahskanoff, Long Beach, Calif. Betty Lou Brumback, Eureka; Virginia Lee Crane, Wichita, Gerald Gackstetter and Albert Delacours, La Habra, Calif; and half-brother Clarence Wilson, Okmulgee, Ok.; and seven great grandchildren. She was Past Noble Grand of the Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge. When this lodge surrendered its charter, she joined the Eastwood Rebekah Lodge 557. Mrs. Frazier was a charter member of the Women's Relief Corps. She was a member of the Elm Street Baptist church and was an active worker as long as her health permitted. Grandma Frazier, as she was often remembered was very interested in her yard, watching as each spring drew nigh for the flowers she tended and cared. As long ass she was able she was engaged in fancy needlework and crocheting. She was very interesting in her conversations of the recollections of pioneer days and her faithfulness to her church and Sunday school. She will be remembered in her last days as she went to the final resting place by the pleasant smile on her face. Funeral service was held from the Baird Funeral Home Saturday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev R. F. Schaechtele in charge. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com Lyman W. Hammond Lyman W. Hammond was born at Newburg, now a part of Cleveland, Ohio, September 27, 1839. When a boy he moved with his parents to Vernon, Michigan, where he met and later married Martha Spaulding, this important event in his life taking place March 2, 1861. Mr. Hammond was a Civil War Vetern. He enrolled February 21, 1865, as a private in Company F, Ninth Regiment of Michigan Infantry, and was honorably discharged at Detroit, Michigan, on August 30th of that year. Soon after his discharge Mr. Hammond and his young wife moved to North Judson, Indinana, where they lived for seven years, moving then to Salina, Kansas, and two years later to Greenwood County which for the past forty-three years has been their home. The journey from Indiana to Kansas was made in a covered wagon. They and their young children having experienced many hardships of the pioneers of those days. Six children blessed their union, all of whom are living, Miss Ella Hammond, Mrs. Fred Hurlburt, Mrs. Edith Wantland, Mrs. Ed Errickson, the only son Claude C. Hammond, and the youngest child, Myrtle, now Mrs. Jesse Favour of Beloit, Wisconsin. There are also seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. It is remarkable that Mr. Hammond's death is the first break in the entire family, for his widow survives him, their union having extended over a period of sixty years. Mr. Hammond was a member of the Masonic order, though he took no active part in the work for several years past. All who knew him, and they are legion, would testify as to his simplicity of character, his integrity, energy, thriftiness and great kindness of heart which was especially marked toward all the animal life on the farm. To his own and to all family friends he was known as "Dad" and as such he will always be remembered. Throughout his life he had the utmost devotion and loyalty from his wife and children, and while his closing years were saddened by illness and loss of sight, he was greatly blessed in that no effort, no task, was too great if in any way the burden of his life might be lessened. The end came Sunday morning, September 18, 1921, at three o'clock. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon, September 20, at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. P. Mennenoch, pastor of the Lutheran Church. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Kansas. Contributed by Sharon K. Wells rewells@kansas.net Adam Warford Eureka Herald, Friday, September 30, 1892 We have just received the intelligence of the death of Adam Warford, of Douglas County. He died on the 26th of August at the advanced age of 96. Mr. Warford was an old resident of Greenwood County, and will be remembered by many. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@aros.net Daisy Wafford Eureka Democratic Messenger; Friday, March 15, 1889 Daisy Wafford, aged 12 years, died last Tuesday evening and was buried Wednesday. Brain fever was the cause. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@aros.net Cynthia Ann Swan(n) (nee) Worford Cynthia Ann Worford Swan(n) Hamilton Grit Cynthia Ann Worford was born in Decator Co., IN, September 8 1843, died in Strong City, Kansas December 29, 1923. She moved to Iowa when a child and grew to womanhood. She was married to Barney Neal Swann, August 5, 1861. To this union seven children were born. Five are still living; two sons and three daughters: John Swann of Hamilton, Kansas, Chas. Swann of Hamilton, Kansas, Mrs. A.E. Wilson of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Mrs. W.T. Dungan of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Mrs. John Adkins of Strong City, Kansas, with whom she had made her home for the past two years. She is survived by thirty seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her to the great beyond 34 years ago and two sons who died in infancy, and the other son William R. Swann, December 22, 1916. Funeral services were conducted at Neal, Kansas, Sunday, December 30, at 1:00 p.m. by Rev. F.E.Elrod of Madison, Kansas. A large crowd of friends and relatives accompanied the body to the Neal cemetery where she was tenderly laid to rest where she awaits the resurrrection morn. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Cynthia A. Smith (nee) Swann Cynthia A. Swann Smith Eureka Herald Cynthia A. Smith, a resident of Eureka since 1969, died Friday, March 27, 1987 at Greenwood County Hospital here. She was 73. Born April 10, 1913 in Piedmont, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Charles W. and Edna Beatrice Worford Swann. On April 26, 1930, she married Paul V. Smith in Augusta. They lived in McPherson, Lyons and Pratt before moving here. Mrs. Smith was an assistant librarian in Pratt. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Eureka. United Methodist Women and Queen Bess Chapter No. 56 of the Order of the Eastern Star, also of Eureka. She had been serving as a star point in the local O.E.S. chapter. Mrs. Smith was a past worthy matron of Queen Esther Chapter No. 32 of the O.E.S. in Lyons and had been elected to the Grand Cross of Colors of the Rainbow Girls. She also was a life member and past state officer of the Kansas Garden Club Association. Survivors are Mrs. Smith's husband Paul, of the home; two daughters, Arlene Johnson, Tacoma, Wash., and Marlene Adkins, Puyallup, Wash.; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a brother, Edwin Swann, Orlando, Fla.; and five sisters, Cecil Pettyjohn, Plainville, Opal Putnam-Fox, Wichita, Lola Mayes, Madison, Jesse O'Dell, Kimball, Neb., and Viola Zimmerman, Eureka. She was preceded in death by son Jack. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Kansas. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Lonnie W. Worford Lonnie W. Worford Lonnie William Worford, a former Greenwood County resident, died May 24, 1985 at a hospital in San Luis Obispo, Calif. He was 78. Worford, the son of Buell and Ida Worford, was born July 3, 1906 near Hamillton. On February 28, 1925, he married Georgia Hillman. He moved to Oakland, Calif. in 1943 and spent the last 14 years of his life in Grover City, Calif. Worford was a retired steamfitter. Worford was a member of Alcatraz Lodge No. 244, A.F. and A.M. in Oakland and the Scottish Rite Bodies in Santa Barbara, Calif. Surviving Worford are his wife Georgia; a daughter, Alma Klinger, Ventura, Calif.; two grandaughters, Carla Kratsch and Karen Snell, both of Ventura; a brother, Robert, Ventura; and six great-grandchildren, all of Ventura. A private funeral service was hels. Cremation was carried out under the direction of Wood-Voakes Mortuary in Arroyo Grande, Calif. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Frank B. Worford Eureka Herald Oct 9, 1975 Frank Blaine Worford, son of William B. and Sarah Jane Harmon Worford, was born March 14, 1901 near Hamilton and departed this life September 23, 1975 in the Greenwood County Hospital at the age of 74. He had spent most of his life in Greenwood County. He was a retired farmer and Stockman and after selling his farm in 1959 he moved to Emporia and resided there until 1967 when he returned to Eureka to make his home. He was married to Sylvia M. Highsmith on October 20, 1920 in Fredonia. He was a devoted husband and father and interested in his family and was always available to assist others in time of need. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Eureka. Survivors are the widow of the home; a daughter, Mrs. W A (Mildred) Stephens, of Dodge City; two sons, Harold B. of Wichita and Gary B. of Pensacola, Fla.; six grandaughters; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert of Lebanon and Buell of Ventura Calif. and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted from the Campbell Funeral Home, September 26, with interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery. Reverend Gilbert Daniel was officiating. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net William Bowen Worford Wm. B. Worford Dead Hamilton Grit March 10, 1932 William Bowen Worford, one of the early settlers of West Creek, died at his home 8 miles southeast of Hamilton Saturday, March 5, 1932, at the age of 73 years. Mr. Worford was born in Iowa in 1859. He came to Kansas with his parents in 1867. The family settled in the vicinity of Hamilton where Mr. Worford resided during the remaining years of his life. His parents both died here. He professed Christ in his early youth and lived a consistent christian life as a member of the Brethren Church. He was united in marriage to Sarah Harmon. November 7th, 1880. 14 children were born to him 4 dying in infancy two grown daughters and two grown sons also died, one son, Ben was killed during the World war. Six sons, together with his widow survive. The sons are Bowen of Colorado, Buell, Barney and Frank, living near Hamilton, Bob of Eldorado and Louis of Wichita. ---missing line--- services. Burial was made in Quincy Cemetery. Mr Worford was a good man a kind father and indulgent husband. He was a useful citizen and did much to aid in building up the community in which he lived. He numbered his friends by scores and he will be mourned by all who knew him. He leaves 84 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Jennings, Mrs. Arthur Alsop of Hamilton and Mrs. Will Johnson of Virgil survive him. Funeral services were conducted i--------------Sunday. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Sylvia Highsmith Worford Sylvia Worford (nee) Highsmith Sylvia Worford Sylvia M. Worford, 85, Eureka, died Thursday, April 17, 1986 at Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka. The daughter of Benjamin H. and Mildred C. Akers Highsmith, Mrs. Worford was born July 2, 1900 in Howard. She attended the Paw Paw community schools in Elk County. On October 20, 1920, Mrs. Worford married Frank B. Worford in Fredonia. They lived on a farm southeast of Hamilton until 1959, then moved to Emporia. In 1967 they came to Eureka. Mrs. Worford was a member of the CHristian and Congregational Church. Survivors are two sons, Harold B., Wichita, and Gary B., Eureka; a daughter, Mildred B. Stephens, Dodge City; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild; and a brother, Harold Highsmith, Palm Springs, Calif. Mrs. Worford was preceded in death by her husband on September 23, 1975, and by three brothers and three sisters. The funeral service was hels the afternoon of Saturday, April 19, 1986 at Campbell Funeral Home in Eureka. Dr. Gilbert Daniel, pastor of the Christion and Congregational Church, officiated. Interment was in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. A memorial has been established to Greenwood County Hospital. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Sherley R. Shinkle Wichita, KS Eagle, Mon 8 Aug 1994 Shinkle, Sherley R., 62, retired farmer, died Saturday Aug 6, 1994. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Timmons Funeral Home, Fredonia. Survivors; wife, Marlene; sons, Bob, Tom, both of Fredonia, Roy of Windsor, Ontario; daughters, Sherlene Batson of Blackwell, Okla., Karen Pryor of Fredonia; brothers, Rex of Augusta, Larry Joe of Wichita, Max of Fall River; sisters, Bessie Hime of Fall River, Velma Fay Ghramm of Joplin; 13 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Fall River Park. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Margaret Jane Eastwood Margaret Jane Longenecker (nee) Eastwood [Copied from Obituary in Newspaper(Kansas)] Margaret Jane Eastwood was born May 10, 1848 at Mount Carmel, Wabash County, Ill. and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Barbara Cope in Severy, December 21, 1927, aged 79 years, 7 months and 11 days. She was united in marriage April 2, 1881 at Mount Carmel, Ill, to Daniel Kingsport Longenecker. They came to Kansas in the Fall of 1874, settling in Greenwood County, near Climax. She lived in the County until her death. Eight children were born to this union, 3 boys and 5 daughters. All are living except the oldest son, William Christian, who died Aug. 15, 1918. The sons are Henry Edgar of Lookeba, Okla. and John Isaac of Eldorado; the daughters are Mrs. Anna Lee of Climax, Mrs. Mary Hall, Anadarko, Okla., Mrs. Barbara Copy of Severy, Mrs. Bertha Sours of Fountain, Colo. and Mrs. Lydia Chambers, Eureka. She is survived by one brother, James William Eastwood, of Lexington, Ky, 24 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. These with many other reletives and friends join with her faithful companion of nearly 51 years of wedded life in mourning her departure. Interment was in the Brown Chapel Cemetery. Rev. L.B. Dobbs Conducted the services. Contributed by Gene Hall mmarghall@aol.com Sarah Jane Harmon Sarah Jane Worford (nee) Harmon HARMON Sarah Jane Harmon, daughter. of the late Alexander and Margaret Harmon, was born in Cedar County, Iowa, Feb. 26, 1861, and departed this life at Eureka hospital at 1:00 o'clock Feb. 8, 1942, at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 12 days. She came to Kansas with her parents in early childhood, Residing on a farm near Hamilton the remaining years of her life. She was united in marriage to William B. Norford (sic) Nov. 7, 1880, who preceded her in death March 6, 1932. To this union fourteen children were born, four of whom died in infancy. Two daughters Edna B. Swann and Blanche May Lane, preceded her in death in 1919. Three sons, Benjamin, who gave his life in the World War I, Bert in 1927 and Barney, in 1934. She professed Christ at an early age and united with the Church of the Brethern, living a consistent Christian life, loved and respected by all. She leaves to mourn her departure five sons, James Bowen of Ignacio, Colo., Buell A. of Neal, Robert of Russell, Lewis B. of Wichita and Frank B. of the home. Thirty-five grandchildren, forty-seven great grand children, six brothers, besides a host of other relatives and friends. The Baird Mortuary of Eureka had charge of the funeral services which were held at the United Brethren Church in Quincy Wednesday Feb. 11, at 5:30 p. m. Interment was made at Quincy. Pallbearers were grandsons, Therald, Wayne, Robert and Billy Bob Worford, Chas and Kenneth Lane. Profusion of lovely flowers bore mute testimony of the love and esteem in which she was held by friends and neighbors. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Edwin O'Neil Swann The Orlando Sentinel, Tuesday, March 28, 1989 EDWIN O'NEIL SWANN, 70, 2800 Wessex St., Orlando, died Sunday. Born in Hamilton, Kan., he moved to Orlando from Warner Robins, Ga., in 1962. He was a retired Chief Warrant Officer in the Air Force. He was a veteran of Word War II. He was a Methodist. He was a member of the Independent Order of Forresters, Air Force Staff Sergeants Association and the Retired Officers Association. Survivors: wife, Blanche M.; sons, Charles W., Augusta, Ga., Edwin O., Jr., Orlando; daughters, Blanche E., Cynthia M. Morgan, both of Orlando; sisters, Cecile Pettyjohn, Plainville, Kan., Opal Fox, Wichita, Kan., Viola Zimmerman, Eureka, Kan.; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Colonial Carey Hand Guardian Chapel, Orlando. SWANN, EDWIN O'NEIL Funeral services for Edwin O'Neil Swann will be conducted Thursday at 2 pm at the Colonial Carey Hand Guardian Chapel, 2811 Curry Ford Rd. with Pastor Ron Stephenson officiating. Friends are invited and those who wish may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Mrs. John S. Jones Esther W. Ely Jones Mrs. J.S. Jones died in Eureka at the home of her son, Joel P. Jones, Saturday, Nov. 9, 1907, aged 87 years three months and 29 days. Esther W. Ely was born in Portage county, Ohio, July 10, 1820. She was married to John S. Jones on Oct. 31, 1843. They resided in Cleveland until 1865 when they removed to Illinois and in 1870 they came to Greenwood county, Kansas. Here Mr. Jones resided until his death in 1897, and Mrs. Jones lived in Greenwood county 37 years. To Mr. And Mrs. Jones were born nine children, four of whom survive their parents: Mrs. Joseph Stillwell, Mrs. Getta Andrews and Joel P. Jones of this county, and John Newton Jones of Washington. Mrs. Jones united with the Christian church when only 15 years old and for three score years and ten she lived a useful and consistent Christian life. Funeral services conducted by Rev. O.J. Law, pastor of the Christian church, were held at the home of Joel Jones Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mr. John S. Jones JONES At his home on Honey Creek, six miles south of town, on Thursday evening, March 10, 1899, from heart failure, Mr John S. Jones, aged 83 years. Mr. Jones' death was very sudden and unexpected, his health having been unusually good for some time past. He appeared quite well that day and Mrs. Jones left him at home alone for a short time. Soon after her return in the evening, he became prostrated with every indication of heart trouble. Assistance was summond and everything possible done to relieve him, but to no avail, and he died reclining in his chair. Mr Jones was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, in 1815. He was married in 1845 to Esther Ely, who survives him, and removed with his family in 1865 to Illinois. Five years later he came to Kansas, settling on Honey Creek, in this county, where he resided until his death. A wife and four children, two sons, Mr. Joel Jones, of Honey Creek, and Mrs. Newton Jones, of near Portland, Oregon - and two daughters Mrs. Joel Stilwell, of this city, and Mrs. Getta Andrews, of Honey Creek - survive him. He was an uncle of Mr H.S. Jones, of near this city. Mr. Jones was one of the early settlers of Honey Creek and was well known and liked by all. He was a loving and dutiful husband and father, an obliging neighbor, and his demise is the source of deep sorrrow among all who knew him. Funeral Services, conducted by Rev. W.E. Bobbit, pastor of the Christian church, were held at the late home Saturday morning. Interment followed in the afternoon in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Clark P. Jones Death of Clark Jones Mr. Clark P. Jones, whose serious illness resultant from a wound received from a rusty nail was mentioned last week, died at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, October 19, 1895. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Joe Stilwell, where the death occurred. Services were conducted by Elder W.E. Bobbitt, in the presence of a large number of friends of the deceased and family. Clark P. Jones was born at Mineral, Bureau county, Illinois, in 1867. When three years of age he came to Kansas with his parents, located on Honey Creek in this county, and has since resided there. On October, 2nd, 1889, he was married to Miss Anna Broddle, who, with three children, survives him. Besides his immediate family Mr. Jones leaves an aged father and mother as well as numerous other relatives. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Jesse Allen Jenne Jesse Allen Jenne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Francis Jenne, was born at Virgil, Kansas, Oct. 28, 1876. He lived as a boy at Virgil where he was converted in a Salvation Army meeting and joined the Methodist church at Virgil at the age of 11 years and remained a loyal and devoted member of the Methodist church to the time of his death in Eureka November 11, 1942. As a boy in school he came to Eureka where most of his life since that time has been spent. He attended Southern Kansas Academy here in Eureka and while playing in a football game with Wichita high school received the injury which handicapped him ever since. He was paralyzed for quite a period following his injury but recovered, so he live a rather active life of service up until the past few years. On December 3, 1899, he was married to Miss Lulu Bays. To this union two children, low living, were born, Mrs. Nellie King, of 1716 N. Edgemont, Hollywood, Calif., and William Harold of Phillips, Texas. The grandchildren are Mrs. James Simpson and Miss Janice Jenne, and he leaves a great-grandson, James Simpson III. He is survived by a brother, Robert A. Jenne of Eureka, and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Warford, of Fall River. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mrs. R.A. Jenne Ira Jane Bowdle Ida Jane Bowdle was born April 28, 1875, at Centerview, Missouri, to David and Amanda Bowdle. She attended the Normal School at Warrensburg, Missouri, and upon graduation came to Kansas. She taught at Grenola and then at Virgil. She was married to Robert A. Jenne at Virgil November 5, 1899. To this union four children were born. At an early age she united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Centerview, Missouri, transferring her membership to the Methodist church at Grenola and then to Eureka. She has always been active in church work as a Sunday school teacher and as an officer in various organizations. She died Tuesday evening, March 18, 1947, at her home at 316 S. Mulberry. The funeral service was held this afternoon at the Methodist church. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two children, Mrs. O.H. Ralph of Russell, Kansas, and Mrs. A.J. Strobel of Topeka; four grandchildren, Bob, Thurlow, and Harlan Ralph of Russell and Carol Ann Strobel of Topeka; one niece, Mrs. Ted R. Krohn of Wichita Falls, Texas; and one nephew, Leland Jones of Webster Groves, Mo. Funeral service was held Thursday, March 20, at the Methodist church, with the Rev. A.W. Johnson in charge. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net John Smith A Former Kansan Dies Suddenly From the clippings of the Byers,Colorado paper John Smith, expert mechanic well known in this community, was found dead by his wife early Monday morning April 6 of this week. The evening previous Mr. Smith and two sons William and Arlie, had been out to the Henry Heyde ranch and upon returning home late in the evening the boy entered their home their father assuring them that he would join them soon. Time went on and Mrs. Smith his wife became worried because of his long stay. She went in search of her husband finding him dead at their yard gate. Mr. Smith had been troubled with his heart for sometime past and it is thought his death was the result of heart failure. John W. Smith was the youngest son of Stokes H. Smith and Martish. Smith was born at Hamilton Kansas July 24, 1892 and departed this life April 5, at Byers, Colo, age 38 years, 7 months 12 days. He was a very energetic man posessed of many splendid qualities everyone who knew him liked him. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and six children three sisters Mrs. Carrie Balson of Hamilton Kansas. Mrs. Mary Crooks and Mrs. Nevada Schwint both of Quincy Kansas also several neices and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He served in the Malitia when a boy and was a member of the Modern Woodman at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church at 2 p m. Thursday April 9, Rev Schell officiating, interments were held in the Byers Cemetery. The entire community sympathizes with the sorrowing family. All Byers business houses were closed during the funeral services. Mr. Smith formerly lived between Quincy and Toronto and moved to Byers Colorado about 15 years ago. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Clay Lynn Waford Wichita Eagle Beacon Jan 5, 1966 Clay Lynn Waford, 73, of 1509 E Waterman, auctioneer, died Tuesday. Services will be at 3:30pm Thursday at Downing Mortuary Downtown. Burial will be in Whichta Park Cemetery. He was born at Hamilton Kan., and lived here 52 years. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Clema George and Mrs. Maggie Kelly, Wichita. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Cleo Young (nee) Waford Cleo Young, 68, 50-Year Resident of Wichita, Dies Mrs. Cleo (Waford) Young, 68, of 1509 E. Waterman, died Friday in St. Francis Hospital. She was a 50-year resident of Wichita. Born Oct. 21, 1892 at Hamilton, Kan., she came to Wichita in 1910. She was married to Charles Young at Newton, Kan., May 19, 1909. He died in 1943. Mrs. Young was a member of Zion Methodist Church and Rose Hill, Kan., chapter of Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include a brother, Clay Waford, 1215 N. Emporia, and two sisters, Mrs. Clema George, 1411 Lulu, and Mrs. Margaret Kelly, 1509 E. Waterman. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday at Downing Mortuary, with Rev. Ernest A Hull, pastor of Zion Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Wichita Park Cemetery. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Miss Effie R. Osborn Osborn At the home of the family, in Lane township, this county, on Sunday, December 5th, 1886, at 9 o'clock a.m., of typhoid malaria. Miss Effie R., eldest daughter of J.H. and M. Osborn. The funeral services, conducted by the Rev. D.F. Holtz, pastor of the M.E. church at Virgil, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Howel, pastor of the U.B. church at that place, were held on Monday following at the M.E. church. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity with relatives and friends assembled there to pay their last respects to the deceased. This dispensation of Providence falls heavily upon the bereaved parents and entire community. The deceased was a patient, consistent Christian, a member of the M.E. church, and an exemplary young lady in every respect. She gave promise of much usefulness in both church and society circles. Miss Ellie was possessed of a kind and forgiving spirit. She had not enemies, only friends. The parents have heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mrs. Rev. Paul Hendrickson 10 Dec 1886 Eureka Herald Mrs. Rev. Paul Hendrickson died at her home near Climax Friday night of last week. Her death was sudden and very unexpected, as she was sick but a very short time. Her bereaved husband has the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mrs. Jane Bennett 28 Jan 1887 - Eureka Herald Bennett - At the residence of her son, Benson S. Bennett, Esq., in this city on Monday, January 24th, 1887, at 11:10 o'clock p.m., of paralysis, Mrs. Jane Bennett, aged 78 years, 8 months and 18 days. The funeral services, conducted by the Rev. C.R. Rice, were held at the M.E. church at 2 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday and were largely attended by the friends of the deceased and family Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mrs. Belle Hubbard 18 Oct 1895 Democratic Messenger Mrs. Belle Hubbard, wife of F.W. Hubbard, died at the family home in this city, Saturday, October 12th. The funeral was held Sunday at the Methodist Church. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Annie Norris 18 Oct 1895 Democratic Messenger Miss Annie Norris, of Salem, aged 25 years, died Sunday, October 13th, of consumption. Funeral services were held Monday. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net GEORGE M. MONTGOMERY Eureka Democratic Messenger, Sept. 4, 1930 George Madison Montgomery, a pioneer citizen of Greenwood County, was born April 25, 1848, in Jefferson County, Ohio, and departed this life August 29, 1930, at Neal, Kansas at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 3 days. Mr. Montgomery served his country as a soldier in the Union Army in the Civil War of 1861-65, enlisting in Company B. 185th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving until the close of the war when he received honorable discharge. He was united in marriage to Emily Bliss in the state of Ohio. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery. The family moved to Kansas in the 1884, and Mr. Montgomery had resided continuously in Greenwood County since that time, living for a time near Quincy, later at Neal. Surviving are four sons, William, Albert, Jim and John and two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Jenne and Mrs. Dora Miller, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Charles and his wife. He was a member of the Christian Church for 40 years and a good neighbor and friend. Interment was made at Toronto Cemetery. Submitted by goldfin@pld.com Charlotte Lyon (Mrs. Frank) 1 Feb 1895 Mrs. Charlotte Lyon, wife of Mr. Frank Lyon, died Sunday evening at 5 o'clock, at her home on Honey Creek. The deceased was a most estimable woman, and her death, which was quite sudden, being preceded by a very brief illness, was a shock to her relatives and friends. She was a sister of Mrs. John Jones, of Honey Creek. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mrs. Emma Dungan nee Swann Emma Swann Final rites for Mrs Emma Dungan were held when Mass was celebrated by father Van der Grinten on April 14 in St. Francis church. Mrs Dungan died April 9 at the home, 1950 NW 16th after an illness of two weeks. As Emma Swann, daughter of Mr and Mrs Neal Swann, Mrs Dungan was born near Minerva, IA on Jan 20, 1868. She spent her girlhood in Greenwood County KS, where she was married to William Thomas Dungan. They moved to OK in 1908 and lived until 1920 at McAlester, when they came to Oklahoma City. She had been a member of St Francis parish since that time and had been active in work in St Joseph's orphanage. Survivors are her husband, at the home address, two daughters and two sons. The daughters are Mrs Anna Jones, city, and Mrs Dolly Dutschke, Tracy, CA. Sons, Robert N Dungan, Long Beach CA, and WV Dungan, city. Also two brothers and two sisters, Charles Swann, Hamilton, KS, John Swann, Humboldt, KS, Mrs Hattie Adkins, Emporia, KS and Mrs Amanda Wilson of Tulsa. There are also four grandsons, one grandaughter and two great grandchildren, surviving Mrs Dungan. Interment was in Memorial Park and bearers were Louis and William Jones, grandsons, Hugh Gordon, George Kersendorfer, William Winters and Paul Crail. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Mrs. Elta A. Able nee Swann Elta Ann Swann ABLE, Corpus Christi Times, Mon. June 25, 1979 Mrs Elta A Able of 10721 Westwood Street of Corpus Christi, passed away at 1am Saturday at her home. She was born in Neal, Kansas and had been a resident of Corpus Christi since 1949. She was a housewife and a member of the Second Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Wm G Able of Corpus Christi, one son, Mr William G Able of Houston; one daughter, Mrs Kay Haley, Robstown; two brothers, Ollen Swann, Burton, KS, Oliver Swann, Chicago, IL; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Tuesday at the Cage-Mill Downtown Chapel with Rev JH Wright of the Second Baptist Church and Bro Wayne Pemberton of Calallen Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Memory garden Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be, Harold Miller, Fred Harvey, Layton Haley, Glen Able, Mark Haley and Cliff Able. In lieu of flowers, family request donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of the South Texas Children's Home in Beeville, Texas. Cage-Mills Downtown Chapel Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Charles F Garrett Graveside services for Charles F Garrett, 74, of 2014 1/2 So Owyhee, who died Monday evening in a hospital, will be conducted Thursday afternoon at Morris Hill. Rev Walter Luttmann will officiate. The cortege will leave Summers Chapel at 2pm. Mr Garrett was born April 25, 1887, at Hamilton, KS and married Edna Ellen Sterling at Dakota City, NE on April 9, 1929. They moved to Idaho from Nebraska three years ago. He was a retired farmer. Mr Garrett was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Edna Ellen Garrett of Boise, two daughters, Mrs Paul Lindgren and Mrs Marvin Nieman, both of Boise; three brothers, Otis Garrett of Sharon KS, Stuart McDivitt of Keystone, South Dakota and Price Wilson of Cheyenne, WY; two sisters, Mrs Herbert Johnson of Tulsa, OK and Mrs Muriel Parsons of Long Beach, CA and eight grandchildren. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Mrs. Sarah Wilson Died on Tuesday November 15th 1887 of typhoid fever after an illness of five weeks, Mrs Sarah Wilson, of this county. The deceased was born in Fayette County Indiana, Feb. 15, 1823, and was at her death nearly 65 years of age; she had been a resident of Greenwood county for a number of years, and had a wide circle of acquaintances to mourn her loss and extend sympathy to the bereaved children. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon and the remains were interred in the Virgil Cemetery. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Nora A. Crooks Wichita Eagle, Jul 30, 1997 Eureka Crooks, Nora A., 81, homemaker, died Tuesday, July 29, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Quincy (Kan.) Cemetery. Survivors: sons, Charles, Earl, both of Wichita, Jerry of Fair Oaks, Calif., Francis of Eureka, Jackie of Council Grove; daughters, Donna McGrew of Delaware, Okla., Violet Leach of Clearlakes Oaks, Calif., Mary Hanson of Spearman, Texas, Judy Adcock of Florence, Beverly Gravatt of Eureka; brothers, Albert Smith of Eureka, Frankie Smith of Wichita; sister, Ella Culberson of Madison; 42 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research. Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net Margaret E. Henderson Mrs. Orr Henderson Mrs. Henderson Dead Margaret E. Henderson, wife of Orr Henderson, died at the home of her son, W. H. Henderson, of Bachelor township, Aughust 18th, 1899. The deceased was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, December 25th, 1830; moved with her parents to Warren, Trumble county, Ohio, in 1833. At the age of ten she joined the Presbyterian church and was married to Orr Henderson, April 28th 1853. She came to Greenwood county in 1881, and united with the M. E. church, of which organization she was a member at the time of her death. The deceased leaves a husband, one daughter, and three sons to mourn her departure. Mrs. L. D. Babcock, of Santa Rosa, California; J. F. and J. K. Henderson, of Oklahoma, and Wm. Henderson, of Bachelor township are the names of the children. Many will call her blessed when they remember her pure, spotless and holy life. Grandma Henderson was a christian of the best type and a woman of deep piety, and by exemplifying her profession of Christ around the family altar, it has left an impression upon the minds of husband and children that cannot be erased. How we miss her! Her place cannot be filled. We see the silver lining of the cloud, when we know she is at home with her blessed Saviour, free from all care. Her interest in the young was beautiful; always ready to aid them by her prayers, counsel and advice. The church and world are poorer, but heaven is richer, by the departure of Sister Henderson. In her sickness she suffered much, yet dreaded not its consequences. When the shadows were gathering about her, and she knew the end was nigh, she was only brought into a fuller realization of some of the precious promises of God. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." Her parting blessings were comforting and edifying, as she delivered them to her family, speaking of a resting place with the redeemed people. To the surviving and desolate husband, who mourns his incomparable loss, and to the children, who miss the love and advice of a mother, we commend them to Him whose mission it is to "bind up the broken-hearted." The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the residence of Wm. Henderson in Bachelor township, and the remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery to await the time when "the trumpet shall sound, and all who are in their graves shall come forth." -- Fred Comber ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There was no meeting at the schoolhouse Saturday. Everybody attended the funeral services of Grandma Henderson. Rev. Comber, of Eureka, preached a good sermon. Dr. Spalding, Mrs. Spalding and Miss Ada Spalding, of Toronto, were at the funeral. Rev. Comber preached an excellent sermon Sunday afternoon at the Wells schoolhouse, also one at Union in the evening. Mrs. Orr Henderson, better known as Grandma Henderson, died last Friday afternoon at the home of her son, Wm. Henderson. Her sons were here from Oklahoma. Poor old Grandpa feels his loss deeply. The entire township, as well as all her relatives, mourn the loss of a kindly old lady. She was widely known as a good christian woman. She has gone to Heaven. Farewell, dear mother, 'tis hard to part; Still in God's ways delight; And grace and peace will be with you Till we in Heaven meet. We part, though often here we met And felt a great delight. Then let us hope to meet in Heaven, Where we shall never part. But when we meet in Heaven above, With joy we'll all unite To sing of Christ's redeeming love, And never say "Goodbye." Contributed by Scott Ives skives@spacestar.com John Howard Hill A pall of sorrow was cast over the community on last Friday when the word was received that John Howard Hill had passed away. Mr. Hill was a true friend to all who knew him and his death brought a pang to many hearts. He was born in Brazil, Indiana, February 24, 1856 and departed this life November 30th, 1928. Age 72 years 9 months and 6 days. At an early age he moved with his parents to Olathe, Kansas, where he grew to manhood. Later he moved to Eureka, Kansas, where he was united in marriage to Emma Olson, October 23, 1884. They moved to their present home near Gage, Oklahoma, December, 1905. He is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. R. O. Schaub; Mrs. C. R. Drake; Grace and Myrtle of Gage and Mrs. Wm McMillan of Independence, Mo., and two sons Ashford and Quimby of Gage, all of whom were with him at the time of his death. He also leaves five grandchildren, six brothers and one sister. He lived a conscientious upright life, a loyal friend, a devoted husband and father and a good neighbor. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Collier of the Baptist Church December 2 and the body was laid to rest beside his parents in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Gage. The Floral tributes were most beautiful and numerous. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mrs. Emma Hill Emma May Olson Hill MRS. EMMA HILL PASSED AWAY SATURDAY (12 Nov 1949) Emma May Olson eldest daughter of Andrew and Johannah Olson was born May 8th, 1866 at Saint Paul, Kans., at that time known as Osage Mission. Later moving with her parents to Greenwood County, Kans. where she grew to womanhood on a farm near Eureka, Kans. She was united in Marriage October 23rd, 1884, to John Howard Hill. To this union were born six daughters and two sons, the eldest dying in infancy. The family came to Oklahoma by covered wagon arriving at their new home two and one half miles east of Gage December 25, 1905 where they lived until after her husband's death November 30th, 1928, when they moved to a home in South Gage. She is survived by five daughters: Clara A. Schaub, Canon City, Colo.; Ruth M. Ball, Cena A. Drake of Gage Okla.; Grace E. Norman, Amarillo, Texas and Myrtle B. Bish of Gage, Okla. Two sons, Ashford H. Hill of Friona, Texas and Quimby H. Hill of Miles City, Mont. One sister, Cena A. Baker, Gage, Okla; two brothers John H. Olson, Richmond, Calif., Ben. H. Olson of Canon City, Colo. Six grandchildren and six great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and a host of friends. She was a member of the Gage Methodist Church. Mrs. Hill lived a busy happy life and was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.E. Norman of Amarillo, Tex., November 12, 1949 at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 4 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Floyd Conaway at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon, and burial was in Gage cemetery. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Hannah Olson Hannah Olson was born in Norway, March 14, 1841, and departed this life July 21, 1927, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cena Whipple, with whom she had lived for ten years. She came to America with her parents when sixteen years of age. They settled in New Denmark, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Andrew Olson and lived in Wisconsin until 1865 when they moved to St. Paul, Kansas, living there until 1874. They then came to Greenwood County and settled on a homestead near Eureka. Her husband's health failing they moved to Eureka where he died in 1903. At the age of fourteen, she was confirmed in the Lutheran church, but later united with the Seventh Day Adventists. She was a conscientous faithful christian, a devoted mother, and a loyal friend, loved by all who knew her. She was a mother of nine children, four have preceded her in death. Her surviving children: Oby of Chandler, Okla., Mrs. J. H. Hill of Gage, Okla., Ben of Penrose, Colorado, Mrs. Cena Whipple and John Olson of Eureka. All were with her in her last illness. She also leaves nineteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral Services were conducted at the home at 2:00 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Aalborg, pastor of the Adventist Church of Wichita, Kansas. She was laid to rest beside her husband and son in the Star Cemetery. "A precious one from us is gone. A voice we love is stilled. A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled." Mr. John Hill, son Quinby, and daughter, Mrs. R.O. Schaub of Gage, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Gertrude E. Olson and family of Guthrie, Okla., were here to attend the funeral. Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net Mrs. Eunice McKenzie Eunice Higgins McKenzie Eureka Herald 24 February 1899 Died McKenzie-At the family home in this city Saturday morning, February 18, from la grippe, Mrs. Eunice McKenzie, aged 77 years and two days. Mrs. McKenzie was taken ill January 22, and having been in poor health for sometime, the probably seriousness of the sickness was realized and the absent members of the family notified. They remained constant attendants at her bedside until death came. Eunice Higgins was born in Butler county, Ohio, February 16, 1822. When 14 years of age she removed with her parents to Boone county, Indiana, where she resided until her marriage with Mr. B. McKenzie on March 22, 1847. They became residents of Eureka in September, 1885. Deceased united with the Christian church in early life, but when 24 years old she affiliated with the Methodist church, to which she has ever since been a devoted member. She leaves a husband and six children, five sons-John, Frank, Will, Benjamin, and M.G. McKenzie-and one daughter--Mrs. W.W. Law. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the M.E. church by Rev. C.E. Creager. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Marsha Vedder marshavedder@sprintmail.com Delia McKenzie (Mrs. H. G.) Eureka Herald 16 Nov 1888 Died McKenzie-At her home in this city, Thursday, November 8th, 1888, of consumption, Delia, wife of H.G. McKenzie. (note the H is mistake) Contributed by Marsha Vedder marshavedder@sprintmail.com Rev. J.W. McKenzie Eureka Herald, 21 Sept 1900 The Rev. J.W. McKenzie, pastor of the Methodist church at Howard, died at his home last Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, and was buried in Greenwood cemetery, Eureka, last Tuesday afternoon. Mr. McKenzie formerly lived in Eureka, and his first wife is buried here. He was only 47 years of age at the time of his death, and leaves a wife and two daughters, Ethel McKenzie and Dot McKenzie. A short funeral service was held at the Methodist church here, conducted by the Rev. A.A. Bruner. The following members of Mr. McKenzie's congregation, came to Eureka and acted as pall bearers: J.B. Dobbins, L. Scott, T.A.Barrackman, E.L. Slacker, A.L. Strang, and A. Auldridge. The following friends were also here from Howard; J.L. Ross, Geo. Ransom, Mrs. Ella Scott, Mrs. T.A. Barrackman, and Mrs. B.M. Thompson. Contributed by Marsha Vedder marshavedder@sprintmail.com Orrie B. McKenzie Eureka Herald, March 18, 1887 McKenzie-At the family residence on Walnut street, Saturday, March 12, 1887, at 4:30 o'clock p.m., of leucocyphemin, Orrie B., wife of Professor J.W. McKenzie aged 26 years, 7 months and 17 days. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. C.R. Rice, were held at the M.E. church at 2 o'clock p.m. on Monday, following which the body was interred in Greenwood cemetery with the beautiful ceremony of the Good Templars, of which organization the deceased was a member. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn the loss of a loving wife and devoted mother. Contributed by Marsha Vedder marshavedder@sprintmail.com HENRY BARRIER, JR. Eureka Herald, Nov 1903 Henry Barrier, old settler of Greenwood county, died at his home in South Salem township, at 3:00 A. M. Thursday, November 5, 1903. He had been confined to his bed for the past ten years, the result of a paralytic stroke. He was past 70 years old. He was the father of Walter, Joseph and R. L. Barrier of Eureka; John, Sallie and Cora Barrier, who resided with their father in South Salem; Samuel Barrier of Fort Scott, Kansas, and T. F. Barrier of Blackwell, Okla. Mr. Barrier had lived on Fall River northwest of Eureka for more than thirty years and had the respect and friendship of all who knew him. The funeral service will be held from the family residence in South Salem tomorrow. Interment will be in the Barrier cemetery. The relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com SARAH BARRIER Democratic Messenger, Feb 27, 1891 Mrs. Sarah Barrier, wife of Henry Barrier, died at her late home in Salem township last Monday night, aged 60 years and 14 days. She had been feeling poorly for some time and on Monday evening was taken with a cramp or neuralgia in her lower limbs. This soon traveled upward and when it reached the vicinity of the heart, death ensued. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bagsley on Wednesday afternoon and the remains were laid at rest in the Barrier cemetery. The deceased was an old settler and stood well in the community in which she lived. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com Robert L. Barrier Democratic Messenger, March 30, 1933 ANOTHER PIONEER DIES Robert L. Barrier Who Came to Greenwood County in 1870 Died March 23 Mr. Barrier Had Reached Nearly 83 Years--Died in Wichita At Son's Home BURIAL IN FAMILY CEMETERY Robert Lindsay Barrier who had been in failing health for some time, died at 8:30 P. M. Thursday, March 23, 1933, at the home, of his son, Carl C. Barrier, Wichita, Kansas, aged 82 years, 9 months and 10 days. He had made his home with his son for the past six years. Robert Lindsay Barrier was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barrier. He was born June 13, 1850, in Lexington, North Carolina, and moved to Kansas in 1870, settling on an Upper Fall river farm, in Greenwood county. He was married to Tamar Stewart May 16, 1875, and for many years lived on a farm near Reece. Later they were residents of Eureka for a number of years, moving to Wichita June 10, 1910. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Barrier. The eldest, Agnes D. died October 24, 1884, at the age of 8 years. Four sons survive him, Otis J. Barrier, Topeka, Kansas; James H. Barrier, Los Angles, Calif.; Earl E. Barrier, Eureka, Kansas; and Carl C. Barrier, Wichita, Kansas, and six grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers, Joseph L. Barrier and Walter D. Barrier, Eureka city; John Z. Barrier of the old home farm near Eureka; Rev. Thomas Frank Barrier, Skiatook, Okla., and two sisters, Miss Sarah Barrier of Eureka, and Mrs. Cora Scott of Chico, California. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A. M., Saturday, March 25, at the Culbertson mortuary in Wichita, and also at the grave at the Barrier cemetery in South Salem township, northwest of Eureka, at 2:00 P. M. Rev. Walter Clark, pastor of the West Side Presbyterian church of Wichita, conducted the services. Mr. Barrier was laid to rest by the side of his wife, Tamar E. Barrier, who died April 29, 1924. Among the out-of-town relatives who were here to attend the funeral were the Carl C. Barrier family of Wichita, Rev. T. Franklin Barrier and wife of Oklahoma, the widow of a deceased brother, Samuel T. Barrier, his two sons, Edgar and Eugene Barrier, and daughter, Mrs. Robert Graham, all of Labette, Kansas. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com MRS ROBERT BARRIER TAMAR STEWART BARRIER Democratic Messenger, March 30, 1933 Mrs. Tamar E. Barrier died Tuesday, April 29, 1924, at 11:15 A. M., at Wichita, Kansas, aged 71 years, 6 months and 12 days. Tamar Stewart, daughter of James and Malinda Stewart, was born in Brown county, Ohio, October 17, 1852, and moved to Illinois with her parents at an early age, and in 1869 came to Kansas, settling on Upper Fall River near Eureka, Greenwood county. She was married to Robert Barrier May 16, 1875, and for many years lived on a farm near Reece, later they were residents of Eureka for a number of years, moving to Wichita June 10, 1910. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Barrier. The eldest, Agnes D., died October 24, 1884, at the age of 8 years. Four sons survive her, Otis O., and Carl C., of Wichita, Earl E. of Eureka, and James H., of Los Angles, California. Five grandchildren, two brothers, Charles Stewart of Eureka, and Clinton Stewart of Hutchinson, and three sisters, Mrs. Linnie Shellabarber of Colorado, Mrs Dora Shore and Mrs James Mustard of Wichita. Funeral services were held in Eureka at 2:00 P. M. Thursday, May 1, at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. F. E. Carter. Burial in Barrier cemetery in Salem township Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com Earl Ernest Barrier Eureka Herald, June 1961 Earl Ernest Barrier was born December 23 1885, on a farm six miles northwest of Eureka. He was the third son and fourth child of Robert L. and Tamar E. (Stewart) Barrier. He departed this life in Greenwood County hospital on Wednesday, June 7, 1961, at the age of 75 years, five months and 16 days. He was baptized in the First Baptist church of Eureka in his early youth. On September 22, 1910, he was married to Ernestine Briggs of Wichita. To this union two sons and two daughters were born. He served three years and eight months in the Army, three years of that period in the Philippine Island. He then made his home in Wichita for eight years, where he was engaged in exterior and interior decorating. The two years following he worked on government Coast Guard defense at Galveston, Texas, then moved to Greenwood county where he farmed for eight years. In 1928 he moved to Eureka where he engaged in trucking and in paperhanging and painting. One son, Virgil W., preceded him in death in 1958. He leaves to morn his passing his wife, Ernestine; three children. Clinton of Eureka, Denzel O'Donnell of Los Angeles, California and Jeanne Montgomery of Sacramento, California; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many relatives and friends. Funeral services, conducted by Reverend Robert F. Schaechtele, were held at Baird Funeral Home on Saturday, June 10, at 2:00 p.m. Military rites were conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 2712, of Eureka. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com Ernestine Barrier Ernestine Claydean (nee)Briggs Eureka Herald, February 1973 Ernestine Claydean Barrier, daughter of William C. and Margaret E. Briggs was born near Hamilton, August 9, 1893 and departed this life February 17, 1973 at Greenwood County Hospital. She received her education in the Eureka school system and lived in Eureka most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eureka. On September 22, 1910 she was married to Earl Ernest Barrier at Wichita. To this union were born two sons and two daughters. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Virgil Wayne; one daughter, Denzel Fern O'Donnell; and two grandsons. Survivors include one son, Clinton O. Barrier of Eureka; one daughter, Mrs. Marlo (Norma Jean) Montgomery of Sacramento Calif.; one brother, Clifford Briggs, and one sister, Mrs. Ruben (Bessie) French, both of Eureka; ten grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Cambell Funeral Home February 20 at 2 p.m. with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Officiating clergyman was Reverend R. F. Schaechtele. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com Elwin E. Barrier Eureka Herald, August 1979 Elwin Earl Barrier, son of Clinton Barrier and Catherine Simmons Barrier, was born February 2, 1944 in Eureka and died August 16, 1979 at his home at 418 W. Second in Eureka. A barber who worked at a shop in Valley Center, where he lived for a time, he had also resided in Wichita. Mr. Barrier was a member of the Christian-Congregational Church in Eureka and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Barrier, 418 W. Second, Eureka; two brothers, Carl Barrier and Glenn Barrier, both of El Dorado; and two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Evelyn) Walford, Emporia, and Mrs. Dwain (Sharon) Wood, El Dorado. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 19, at 2:30 p.m. from Campbell Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gilbert Daniel as the officiating clergyman. Interment was in the Barrier-Ladd Cemetery. Pall bearers were Bill Miller, Bill Pickering, Marvin Simmons, Martin Seimears, Elwyn Bilson and Lewis R. Simmons. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com Harold Dean Barrier Eureka Herald, November 1941 Harold Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Barrier was born on Oct. 6. 1940, and departed this life on November 3, 1941, at the age of one year and 28 days. He was a baby with a sunny disposition and a loving smile for everyone. During his short life he brought a ray of sunshine and happiness to the home. He will be sadly missed by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving parents; one sister Evelyn; one brother Carl; three grandparents, Robert Simmons of Severy, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Barrier of Eureka; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral service conducted by Rev. Robt. Schaechtele, was held from the Baird Funeral Home, Tuesday, November 4. Interment in Barrier cemetery. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com W. C. BRIGGS William Caswell Briggs was born at Valparaiso, Indiana, on August 9, 1856, the son of Lewis and Matilda Briggs, and passed away at Oklahoma City, Okla., July 15, 1939, at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 6 days. His early life was spent in Indiana, moving to Kansas in 1878 where he lived for the major part of his life as an honest and hard working farmer. On December 22, 1880, he was united in marriage to Margaret Harmon, of Quincy, Kansas. To this union twelve children were born. Two sons, Ervin and Louis, and four daughters, Golden Augustine, Grace Ann, Elta Ida, and Matilda Margaret, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife and six children, Addie Mae Neff, Nellie Sarah Rice, Bessie Julia French, Ernestine Claydean Barrier, and Clifford William, all of Eureka, also Frances Florence LeGate, of Oklahoma City, Okla. Forty-seven grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren wtih other relatives and a host of friends are left to mourn his departure. He was faithful always to the teachings of his church, having been baptized in early manhood in the German Baptist Church. He was an earnest believer in the Christian principles as taught in the Golden Rule, the Ten Commandments and the policy of returning good for evil and love for fellow men. He enjoyed a full and vigorous life until his recent short illness which resulted in his death on July 15. Funeral service was held from the Baird Funeral Home in Eureka Monday, July 17, at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com MRS. WM. C. BRIGGS Margaret E. Harman MRS. WM. C. BRIGGS CALLED IN DEATH Margaret E. Harman was born in Cedar County, Iowa, April 16, 1862, the daughter of Alexander and Margaret Harman, and passed away at her home in Eureka on October 18, 1940, at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 2 days. She moved with her parents to Kansas at the age of 2 years, settling near Qunicy on West Creek. On December 22, 1880, she was united in marriage to William C. Briggs. To this union twelve children were born. Her devoted companion, two sons, Ervin and Louis, and four daughters, Golden Augustine, Grace Ann, Elta Ida, and Matilda Margaret, preceded her in death. She is survived by six children, Addie Mae Neff, Nellie Sarah Rice, Bessie Julia French, Ernestine Clayden Barrier and Clifford William, all of Eureka, also Frances Florence LeGate, of Oklahoma City; one sister, Sarah Wolford, of Hamilton, Kansas; six brothers, Charles of Spokane, Washington, James, Superior, Montana, Frank, Durango, Colo., William, Eveningshade, Arkansas, Ernest, Alaska, and Melvin, Buffalo, Kans. Forty-seven grandchildren and thirty-three great grandchildren with other relatives and a host of friends are left to mourn her departure. She was united with the German Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful and devoted member of the same until the end of her life. Mrs. Briggs was a beautiful spirit, a good neighbor, a loving mother and a devoted Christian worker. Funeral service was held from the Barid Funeral Home at three o'clock Sunday afternoon, October 20th, conducted by Rev. Robert Schaechtele. Interment was in the Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com MRS. ADDIE MAE NEFF Addie May Briggs MRS. ADDIE MAE NEFF IS TAKEN IN DEATH Addie Mae Briggs, daughter of William and Margaret Briggs, was born in Greenwood county, Kansas on December 6, 1882, and passed away November 24, 1954, in Eureka, Kansas. She was married March 16, 1900, to E. R. Chambers. To this union one child, Paul Edward, was born. Mr. Chambers and one grandson, James Allen Chambers, preceded her in death. She was later married to Solon Neff. Addie Mae Neff joined the Pilgrim Holiness church at Toronto, Kansas, and was baptized in the Verdigris river southeast of Toronto. She lived to be a faithful Christian and she loved Jesus. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, five sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her husband; one son, Paul Chambers; three sisters; one brother; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other relatives; and many friends. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com SOLON NEFF Solon Neff was born January 1, 1881, the son of Isaac Newton and Mary Ann Neff. He departed this life on October 13, 1965 in Iola, Kansas. His wife, Addie M., preceded him in death on November 24, 1954. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs Sinah Lollace of Bentonville, Arkansas, Mrs. Belle Hodson of Anderson, Missouri and Mrs. Jessie Lewis of Pineville, Missouri; two brothers, Newton of Normal, Illinois and William I. of Bentonville, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held from the Baird-Campbell Chapel on Saturday, October 16, at 10:30 a. m., with burial in Greenwood cemetery. Rev. R. F. Schaechtele, Eureka, was the officiating clergyman. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com CLIFFORD BRIGGS EUREKA HERALD - August 8, 1996 Clifford William Briggs, 93, of Eureka, died Sunday, August 4, 1996, at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka. He was born in Greenwood County on August 16, 1902, the son of William C. and Margaret (Harmon) Briggs. Clifford attended Greenwood County rural schools, and was raised in the Hamilton area. He was married to Ora Scharff, to that union three children were born. On May 26, 1938, he was united in marriage to Laura Alice Boydston in El Dorado, to this union two children were born. Laura preceded him in death on July 17, 1989. He was a lifetime resident of the Greenwood County area, and was a farmer and cattleman west of Hamilton. He was active in the democratic party and a member of the Greenwood County Historical Society. He is survived by one son, James Briggs of Bass Lake, Calif.; three daughters, Margaret Casaurang of Lodi, Calif., Nellie Stark of Oakdale Calif., and Mary Davis of Eureka; 17 grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Mildred McClarin and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at the Campbell-Kelly Funeral Home jin Eureka on August 8 with Mr. Raymond S. Myers officiating. Interment followed at the Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his name with the Greenwood County Historical Society. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com MRS. MABEL EDDY SIMMONS MABEL EDDY EUREKA HERALD DIES Mable May, daughter of Richard and Sarah Elden Eddy, was born October 17, 1875, at Albia, Iowa, and departed this life at her home in Severy, Kansas, Thursday, December 28, 1939, at the age, 64 years, 2 months and 11 days. The Eddy family moved to Gardner, Kansas, when Mabel was a small child. She attended the public schools there. Later the family moved to Topeka where she attended the medical institution at Topeka. Mabel Eddy became a member of the First Methodist church at Topeka when a young woman, and after moving to Severy she united with the Salem Free Baptist church at Paw Paw, remaining a faithful member and an active worker as long as her health permitted. Mabel Eddy was united in marriage to Robert T. Simmons of Wellsville, Kansas, May 14, 1903, at Topeka. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Simmons, of whom all survive. Eddy of Hutchinson, Kansas, Joe of Piedmont, Russell of Severy, Mrs. Walter McLean of Piedmont, Mrs John Seimears of Sun City, Kansas, and Mrs. Clinton Barrier of Eureka. Mrs. Simmons devoted her life to her home and family, helping the sick and those in need of help in her community--in which she had lived for the last thirty years. She is survived by a devoted husband and six loving children. Of her fifteen granchildren two have preceded her to the Great Beyond. She also leaves many loving friends and kind neighbors who mourn her going. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at Severy, Saturday, December 30, conducted by the Rev. Wm. C. Hartford who read the beautiful poem "Crossing the Bar." Nellie Morss and Hattie Baughman of Howard, sang "Going Down the Valley" and "Only Mother". Interment was in the Severy cemetery. (Error, should read Crisco Cemetery, Elk County) Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com CATHERINE BARRIER CATHERINE SIMMONS Eureka Herald, April 16, 1998 Catherine Barrier, 84, of El Dorado, formerly of Eureka, died Saturday, April 11, 1998, at the Beverly Health Care Center. She was born June 19, 1913, on the family farm near Severy, the daughter of Robert P. and Mable (Eddy) Simmons. She attended the Upper Paw Paw Grade School and was a graduate of Severy Rural High School in the class of 1931. On October 16, 1931, she was united in marriage to Clinton Oscar Barrier in Eureka. They made their home in Eureka, where she was a homemaker and worked as a sales clerk for Zenishek's Department Store for 16 years and DeVoe's Fashion for seven years. Barrier was a member of the Christian and Congregational Church of Eureka and held membership in the Golden Age Club, Queen Bess Chapter NO. 56, Order of Eastern Star, a life member of V. F. W. Post 2712 Ladies Auxiliary and the Eureka Rebekah Lodge for over 50 years. She was a longtime volunteer for the Red Cross and the Greenwood County Hospital Auxiliary. Her husband preceded her in death on January 7, 1987. She moved to El Dorado in 1996 to be near her family. Survivors include two sons Carl Barrier and Glenn Barrier, both of El Dorado; two daughters Evelyn Joan Walford of Springfield, MO., and Sharon Kay Woods of El Dorado; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sons, Harold Dean Barrier and Elwin Earl Barrier, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held April 14 at the Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home in Eureka with Rev. Stan Seymour, Pastor of the First Christian Church of El Dorado officiating. Interment followed in the Barrier Cemetery northwest of Eureka. A memorial has been established in her name with V. F. W. Post 2712 Ladies Auxiliary. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@feist.com I. T. Garrison Israel Tennis Garrison was born at Montezuma, Pike Cty, IL July 24, 1844 and died at his home in Eureka, KS, October 3, 1929, aged 85 years, 2 months and 9 days. He was married to Emily Susan Lucas September 5, 1868. They moved from IL to Lyon Cty, KS in April 1869. In February, 1870, they moved to Greenwood Cty, KS. His wife preceded him in death December 10, 1924. In 1862 he enlisted in Company K, 2nd IL Cavalry, and in 1863 he enlisted with Company I, 99th IL Volunteer Infantry. In the fall of 1865 he was mustered out at New Orleans. He was a member of Dick Yates Post G.A.R. He took an active part in reunions and all gatherings of the Old Soldiers. He is survived by 6 children: H.B.; W.L.; and Dr. G.B. Garrison; Mrs Stella Rew, Mrs Anna Kerr, Mrs Nola Forsythe. Also eighteen grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mr Garrison was one of the successful stockmen and farmers of Greenwood Cty. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Monday October 7. Interment at Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Clarinda Troemel troerew@worldnet.att.net Wm L Garrison Eureka Messenger 8/3/1939 "Wm L Garrison Dies" Prominent Farmer and Stockman died in Heart Attack Early Sunday Morning Served as Treasurer of Greenwood County Two Terms 1923 to 1927 Helped Organize Church The many friends of W.L Garrison and family were shocked to learn of his sudden death which occurred at one o'clock Sunday morning, July 30, 1939 at the home of his daughter, Mrs Oscar A Johnson, 308 S Main, Eureka, KS. He was ill only a short time. William Lloyd Garrison, the oldest child of I.T. and Emily Garrison, pioneer settlers of Greenwood County, was born in Lyon Cty, KS July 28, 1869 and at the time of his death, July 30, 1939, was aged 70 years and 2 days. His education was obtained in the district schools and the Salina Business college. In early youth he came with his parents to Greenwood Cty, settling on a farm near Utopia where the greater part of his life was spent, farming and dealing in cattle and other livestock. On October 30, 1895, he was united in marriage to Rose B Weathers. Seven children were born to Mr and Mrs.Garrison. Two sons preceded him in death, an infant son in 1897 and Harvey Town in 1904. Mr Garrison is survived by his wife, Rose B.,and five daughters, Mrs O.A. Johnson, Eureka, her twin sister, Mr H R Allen, Ottawa Beach, MI, Mrs Wayne Potter of Neal, Mrs Charles Todd, Fredonia, and Mrs Lyman Hawthorne, Eureka; six grandsons and four granddaughters including the talented twin daughters of Mrs. Allen, Jane and Jean Allen. He is also survived by 2 brothers and 3 sisters living in distant states. In the year 1913, Mr Garrison and his family moved from the farm home to Eureka, residing here until 1931 when he returned to his farm on Homer Creek. He served as treasurer of Greenwood Cty two terms 1923 to 1929. He helped to organize the Homer Creek Baptist church and was a charter member and trustee of the church, having joined the Baptist church at an early age. Funeral services with an overflowing attendance were held at the Baird Funeral Home at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday morning conducted by Rev.Robert Schaechtele. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Clarinda Troemel troerew@worldnet.att.net Henry Alva Holland Hamilton Grit, February 1950 Henry Alva Holland, younger son of Sarah Holland Neer and Thomas Holland, was born on the old homestead north of Hamilton in the Willow Valley community June 5, 1873, and died at the age of 76 years, seven months and 17 days in Hamilton, Kansas, January 22, 1950. His mother and father, four brothers and three sisters have preceded him in death. Alva grew to manhood and spent his entire life in this vicinity. He was united in marriage to Ida Covert May 7, 1925. To this union were born four children, two of which dies in infancy. The two surviving children are Mrs. Laura Kerr of Elk City, Kansas, and Alva James of the home. Also surviving are two daughters and one son of a former marriage, Mrs. Marvel Gutman of Hamilton, Mrs. Mildred Joy of Emporia and Thomas C. Holland of Carlsborg, Wash, one son died in infancy. Other survivors include six Alva was a good neighbor and friend, always willing to help in time of need. He was a loving husband and father. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral was held at the First Baptist church, Hamilton, Kansas, at two o'clock p.m. January 24, with Rev. Harold Quinlan in charge. Burial was in Hamilton cemetery. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com George Madison Neer Hamilton Grit, January 15, 1931 George Madison Neer, son of Matilda and Jacob Neer, was born July 20, 1850, at New Ville, Richland County, Ohio, and died at his home at Hamilton, Kansas; January 10, 1931, at the age of 80 years 5 months and 21 days. In the fall of 1851 he moved with his parents to Martinsville, Illinois where he grew to manhood. In the year of 1870, he came to Kansas with a sister and brother-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ishler. They landed at Black-Jack, Douglas County; Kansas; later coming to Greenwood County in the spring of 1871, he returned to Illinois where he remained till 1879, he then returned to Greenwood County. In the year of 1883, on September 29. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Sarah E. Holland, who proceeded him in death July 19th, 1926. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Neer; four sisters; Mrs. Phoebe Ishler or Martinsville, Illinois; Mrs. Elizabeth Green, Mrs. Amelia Patte, of Illinois and Mrs. Lyle Bullion of Hamilton, Kansas, three brothers, John, Jim and Havre of Illinois; all whom have preceeded him in death, also two step children Mrs. Margaret E. Bullion and James R. Holland of Hamilton, K He leaves to mourn his death one neice, Mrs. May Pettyjohn of Woodward, Oklahoma, three nephews, Ed Bullion of Woodward, Oklahoma, Ross and Hal of Hamilton; two step-daughters Mrs. Ida Graves of Torrance, California; and Vina Holland of Parsons, Kansas; four step-sons, Charles Holland of Torrance, California; William Holland of Crestone, Colorado, John and Alva Holland of Hamilton and a number of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a devoted husband a kind and loving father to the family he helped raise, and as a neighbor and friend the community will mourn his loss. Funeral activities were held at the M. E. Church, Monday, January 12, 1931 at 2 o'clock. The remains laid to rest in the family plot. ************************************************************************** On the same page this was written. Geo. Neer Dead - George Neer, died at his home north of Hamilton Saturday, January 10, at the advanced age of 80 years past. Mr. Neer was one of the early settlers in this community and was respected and loved by all who knew him. This section of the state was young and part wild; deer fed in the timber along Willow Creek and antelope scampered over the Flint Hills when George Neer first saw this valley. He worked hard and he gained the respect of his acquaintances and friendship ripened on every hand. George Neer was a good man. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Sylvia I. Holland Hamilton Grit, September 22, 1932 Sylvina I. Holland oldest daughter of Thomas and Sarah Holland was born April 26th, 1857 near Lima, Ohio and passed away, September 20th, 1932 at Parsons State Hospital, Parsons, Kansas, age 75 years 4 months and 24 days. She leaves to mourn her death one sister, Mrs. Ida Graves of Torrance, California, three brothers, Chas. L. Holland also of Torrance, California, John Holland of Wichita, and Alva Holland of Hamilton. Her mother, father and one sister, Mrs. M. F. Bulion and two brothers, James R. Holland and William T. Holland had proceeded her in death. At the age of 16 she moved with her parents to Burlington, Kansas. One year later moved to Greenwood County. She had been an invalid since a young woman. As her father passed away leaving her mother with eight children to support and she being the oldest, she worked out and gave her earnings to help support the family. She united with the Methodist Church when a small child and lived in the faith until the end. She always managed to read at least one chapter of the bible each day. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Hamilton Wednesday afternoon September 21 at 2:30 p.m. The body was laid to rest in the Hamilton cemetery. *Comment: Sulvina Isabelle Holland was her proper name. She was frequently refered to as "Vina" or "Viney". Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Sarah Ellen Hasting Holland Neer The Madison News - July 29, 1926 Sarah Ellen Hasting was born in Wapakonetta, Auglaize County, Ohio, on the 26th day of April, 1841, and died at her home near Hamilton, Kansas, on the 19th day of July, 1926, at the age of 85 years, 2 months, and 23 days. On the 25th day of April, 1856, she was married to Thomas Holland, who preceded her in death on the 28th day of February, 1875. To this union were born eight children - five boys and three daughters - all living but James R., who preceded her in death June 13th, 1921. On the 29th day of September, 1883, she again married to G. M. J. Neer, who shared with her the joys and sorrows of life until she was called to her final reward. In November, 1869, she with her husband and family left Ohio and moved west settling at Burlington, Kansas, where they remained only about three months; from there they came to Hamilton where they settled on a farm and made their home during all these years. The deceased leaves to mourn her departure; Her husband; four sons - William T., of Crestone, Colo.; John W., of Madison, Kans.; Charles L., of Torrance, Calif.; and Alva, of Hamilton, Kans. Three daughters - Miss Vina Holland, of Hamilton, Kans.; Mrs. Ida J. Graves, of Torrance, Calif.; and Mrs. Margaret Bulion, of Madison, Kans. One brother - Thomas Hasting, of Ohio. One sister - Mrs. Margaret Burke, of Cridersville, Ohio. A number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild In her early childhood days she gave her life to her Maker and joined the Methodist Episcopal church of which she remianed a member all the time of her life. As a mother she was sacrificing, and dominated by love and the hous was never too late, never too tired nor sick to look after the welfare of those entrusted to her tender care. She was true to her task. As a citizen and neighbor she was always ready to help where help was needed, standing for high ideals and seeking to do what she could to make the community a better place to live in. The deceased was one of the few still remaining, who came to Kansas in its early history when the great prairies of our commonwelth were undeveloped, when it took determination and hard work to make ends meet as well as courage to meet the problems that confronted the early settlers. However, she was not only instrumental in building up the political commonwealth, but she also was deeply interested int hat greatest of all - the developmen of the soul of men. Her home was the resting place of the early cr All through her life she has had to work hard and sacrafice for those she loved. In her early days while her husband was in the army she had to undergo great privations to keep her little family together, and then again later in life she was left a widow, and it was again hard to keep the household up, but with a firm determination she kept up courage, and remained faithful to her task until God said: " It is enough, enter thou the joys of your reward." Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com James R. Holland Hamilton Grit - June 1921 At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Pheanis Oliver, Tuesday June 14, 1921, Jas. R. Holland, aged 62 years, 5 months and 28 days. Mr. Holland was born in Allen County, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1859, and came with his parents to Kansas in 1869, locating at Burlington for a few months, then moving on a farm two miles north of Hamilton, where he lived until he was married to Maggie Curry, Feb. 10, 1886. To this union were born four children, all of whom survive him, namely, Earl Holland, Mrs. Mary Oliver, Mrs. Amy Oliver, Mrs. Alva Oakley. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Methodist Church, Rev. C. C. Brannon officiating. Interment was made in the Blakely Cemetery at Madison. ******************************************** In Memory of Our Departed Brother, James R. Holland James was the son of Thomas and Sarah Holland, who moved to Kansas in its early settlement in '69. As a child he respected and obeyed the teachings of a Christian father and mother. His father was taken away while James was yet in his teens, leaving very little means for the maintenance of the family. And James, being the eldest son of a huge family, he necessarily assumed as many of the duties of the father as his age and inexperience would permit. And it can be truthfully said of him that he was nev The burdens and cares of the years that followed the death of his father were fraught with privations and great responsibilities. And through his opportunities for education were very limited, he struggled on, helping with the farm in the summer and going to school in the winter, later teaching in the schools of Greenwood County. Always striving to build in himself a character of worth and honor, ever truthful, faithful to every duty throughout his 62 years. He was a loving and dutiful son, a comfort and support to his widowed mother, a patient and sympathetic brother, an affectionate and faithful husband and father. In character and deeds his life stands out clean and above reproach, and a monument to those who mourn his loss, who are, besides a son, Earl Holland; three daughters, Mrs. Pheanis Oliver, Mrs. Willis Oliver, Mrs. Alva Oakley; his mother, Mrs. G. M. Neer; three sisters, Mrs. M. F. Bulion, Miss Nina Holland; Mrs. G. T. Graves; and four brothers, J. W., C. L. and Alva Holland. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Mrs. Earl R. Holland Icie A. Oliver Source Unknown - September 1973 Mrs. Earl R. Holland, 85, of Route 1, Hamilton, died early Sunday morning in Newman Memorial County hospital in Emporia. Mrs. Holland, the former Icie A. Oliver, was the daughter of Peter and Sarah Oliver and was born April 16, 1888 at Madison. She had lived her entire life in the Madison and Hamilton communities. She was a member of the United Methodist church in Hamilton and a past president of the Women's Sociate of Christina Service of the church. She taught school in Greenwood county rural schools prior to her marriage on September 14, 1910 in Eureka. Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her husband on November 16 Survivors include three sons, Elwood of Emporia, Robert of Madison and Earl of Woodward, Oklahoma; four daughters, Mrs Gene (Bettie) Horst of Route 3 and Mrs. Melvin (Frieda) Young of Route 1, Madison, Mrs. Maurice (Ruby) Crowell of Carthage, Missouri, and Mrs. Floyd (Ruth) Johnson of Hamilton; one brother, Willis Oliver of Madison; 23 grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist church in Hamilton, Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by the Rev. Earl Markley. Mrs. Ruth Edwards was the organist and Gene Riley sang. Pallbearers were Ron, Dennis, Don and Terry Holland, Danny Horst and Frank Johnson. Burial was in the Woods cemetery, southwest of Madison. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Mildred Rosenquist Mildred Joy Mildred Evelyn Holland Emporia Gazette - January 1993 Mrs. William F. Rosenquist, 92, of Neosho Rapids died Jan. 8, 1993, at Newman Hospital. Mrs. Rosenquist was a clerk for seven years at Montogemery Ward before her retirement. Mildred Evelyn Holland, the daughter of Alva and Bessie McHone Holland, was born Jan. 14, 1900, at Hamilton. She married Harry Earl Joy July 29, 1918 at Emporia. He died Sept. 15, 1961. She married William F. Rosenquist April 8, 1963, at Miami, Okla. He died Feb. 8, 1985. Mrs. Rosenquist was a member of the Neosho Rapids Methodist Church. She was also a member of E.M.P.S. camping club and the National Campers and Hikers Association. She is survived by a daughter, Harriet Maxine Miller of Norwalk, Calif.; a sister Marvel Ellen Gutman of Emporia; three grandsons, Calvin Yeager of Neosho Rapids, Gene Yeager of Emporia and Gordon Miller of Clovis, Calif.; 11 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. A daughter, Orvetta Louise Yeager; a brother, Thomas C. Holland; three grandsons and one great-grandson, died earlier. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Neosho Rapids Methodist Church. The Revs. Neil and Bridget Gately, pastors of the church, will conduct the service. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Neosho Rapids Methodist Church or Lyon County Fire District 5 may be sent to Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Ivan Holland Source Unknown – July 8, 1969 Ivan Holland is Electrocuted Ivan Holland of Madison was electrocuted Tuesday afternoon in an oil field accident seven miles southwest of Olpe on the Walter Jones lease. Mr. Holland, a pumper employed by Earl W. Sauder of Emporia, died after the top of his head apparently touched a 12,000-volt electric line while he was cleaning up weeds around a transformer on the lease. The body was discovered at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday when Mrs. Holland became concerned about her husband’s failure to come home and called Mr. Sauder. Calvin Murphy and Roy Murphy, both of Olpe, found the body and summoned Lyon county sheriff’s officers and County Coroner C. H. Munger. The accident is thought to have occurred about 2:30 p.m. Glen Ivan Holland, a lifelong resident of Greenwood county, was born September 21, 1917, in Hamilton, the son of Earl and Icy Oliver Holland. He was married to Velcia Crowell on June 23, 1941, in Wenatchee, Washington. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife of the hone; one son, Terry D., of Topeka; one daughter, Cheryl Holland, of Emporia; his mother of Hamilton; three brothers Elwood of Emporia, Robert and Earl Jr., of Madison; four sisters, Mrs. Maurice (Ruby) Crowell of Carthage, Missouri, Mrs. Floyd (Ruth) Johnson of Hamilton, Mrs. Melvin (Freda) Young of Lamont, and Mrs. Gene (Betty) Horst of Madison, and one grandson. Funeral services will be at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Sexton-Perrill Funeral Home and will be conducted by the Rev. Gene Riley, pastor of the United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Blakely cemetery. The casket will not be opened either before or during the services. Madison businesses plan to close during the funeral. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Harry Holland Source Unknown – July 8, 1969 Harry Holland Dies Harry Holland, brother of Mrs. Robert Byall of Madison and son of the late John Holland and Mrs. Estella Holland of Wichita, formerly of Madison, died at his home in Blackwell, Okla., Monday night. He is survived by his wife of the home; two daughters, two sons, his mother, one brother, Walter Holland, three sisters, Mrs. Marvin Wilson and Miss Velman Holland, all of Wichita, and Mrs. Robert Byall of Madison. Funeral services were held in Blackwell Thursday afternoon, May 19, at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com J. L. Klock Madison News - September, 1941 J. L. Klock Is Dead Word has been received here of the death of John Lee Klock at San Diego, Calif., on August 27, 1941. Death was caused by a heart attack. Burial was made in Fort Rosecrans National cemetery at San Diego, following military services. A World war veteran, Mr. Klock was active in American Legion affairs during his residence in Madison. He left here three or four years ago for the west coast. The deceased was born June 1, 1893, at Eugene, Ore., and is survived by his widow and four children. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Mrs. Marvin Wilson Source Unknown - October 1970 Mrs. Marvin (Neola) Wilson, 75, of 1211 South Waco, Wichita, died Thursday, October 22. Services were held at Grace United Methodist church. Graveside services were at 3:30 p.m. in the Janesville cemetery at Hamilton. Mr. Wilson died in 1968. Survivors include a son, Darvin, of Wichita; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Dunagan, of Wichita; a brother, Walter Holland, of Wichita, and two sisters, Miss Velma Holland of Wichita, and Mrs. Robert (Fern) Byall of Madison. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Mrs. Willis Oliver Amy F. Holland Source Unknown - January 1978 Madison Mrs. Willis Oliver died Tuesday afternoon at Newman Hospital in Emporia. She had been a resident of Greenwood County most of her life. Funeral services in the Wilson Funeral Home in Madison will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., and burial will be in the Wood Cemetery, southwest of Madison. Mrs. Oliver was the former Amy F. Holland, the daughter of James and Maggie Curry Holland. She was born September 18, 1895, in Greenwood County, and married Willis Oliver Jan. 1, 1914, in Madison. She was a member of the Christian Science Church in Emporia. Mrs. Oliver is survived by her husband; two sons, Randall Oliver, Galveston, Tex., and James Oliver, Great Bend; one daughter, Gladys Jines, Kansas City, Mo.; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association my by sent to the Wilson Funeral Home. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Velma M. Holland (Mrs. Elwood) Velma M. Crowell Source Unknown - January 1983 A lifetime resident of Greenwood and Lyon Counties, Mrs. Elwood Holland, 330 South Cottonwood, died early this morning in the emergency room at Newman Hospital. She had been an Emporia resident for the past 20 years. She was a pastry cook at Emporia State University for 15 years. Services are pending. Wilson Funeral Home of Madison is in charge of arrangements. Velma M. Crowell, daughter of Ellsworth and Margaret McCray Crowell, was born June 19, 1915 in Olpe. She married Elwood Holland on Feb. 5, 1935, in Emporia. Survivors include her husband; one son, Ron Holland of Osage City; one daughter, Beverly Wilkerson of El Dorado; three brothers, Lewis Crowell of Burrton, Calvin Crowell of Apple Valley, Calif., Robert A. Crowell of Meriden, and four sisters, Ellen Holland, Velma Holland, and Betty Anderson of Madison, and Ann Harding of Lyons. One brother, Maurice Madison News - January 1983 Mrs. Elwood Holland Mrs. Elwood (Velma M.) Holland, 67, of 330 South Cottonwood street in Emporia, died Monday, January 17, at Newman Memorial County hospital in Emporia. The daughter of Ellsworth and Margaret McCray Crowell, she was born June 19, 1915 in rural Olpe and had lived all her life in the northern Greenwood and southern Lyon county. She had lived in Emporia for the past 20 years and had worded as a pastry cook at Emporia State University for a number of years. She was married on February 5, 1935 in Emporia. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Ron Holland of Osage City; one daughter, Beverly Wilkinson of El Dorado; three brothers, Lewis J. Crowell of Burrton, Calvin E. Crowell of Apple Valley, California, and Robert A. Crowell of Meriden; and four sisters, Ellen Holland, Velcia Holland and Betty Anderson, all of Madison, and Ann Harding of Lyons. She was preceded in death by one brother Maurice Crowell; one sister, Dorothy Rhodes, and two grandchildren, Rick and Julie Wilkinson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home and were conducted by the Reverend Paul Iwig. The organist was Mrs. Morris Greenwood, the volcalist was Larry DeWitt and the pallbearers were Danny Horst, Don and Gary Harding, Terry Holland, Dennis, Allen, Leo and Richard Crowell, and Frank Johnson. Burial was in Blakely cemetery. The family requested that memorial contributions be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in care of the Wilson Funeral Home, Madison. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Ellen L. Holland Ellen L. Crowell Source Unknown - August 1985 Ellen L. Holland, 81, who lived at 206 South Third Street in Madison, died Wednesday, August 23, 1995, at Newman Memorial County Hospital in Emporia. She was born March 28, 1914, in rural Olpe, the daughter of Ellsworth and Margaret Jane McCray Crowell. She lived most of her life in this area. She was a homemaker and worked for several years at the post office in Madison. She was married to Robert W. Holland on January 29, 1936, in Emporia. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1978. Her parents; three brothers, Maurice, Jay and Robert Crowell, and three sisters Dorothy Rhodes, Velma Holland and Ann Harding, also died earlier. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Fanestil of Madison; one brother, Calvin E. Crowell of Banning, California; two sisters, Velcia Holland and Betty Anderson, both of Madison; three grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home in Madison. The minister was the Reverend Bob Robison, the organist was Mrs. Richard Baxter, the vocalist was Mrs. Robert Crowell and the casketbearers were Ron Holland, Don Harding, Larry Crowell, Leo Crowell, Frank Johnson, Danny Horst, Bob Anderson, Terry Holland, Gary Harding, Dennis Crowell, Alan J Crowell, Vernon Young and Duane Anderson. Burial was in Blakely Cemetery, Northwest of Madison. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Velma L. Holland Source Unknown - August 1984 Velma L. Holland, 74, died Friday, August 10, at the Madison Manor nursing home. The daughter of John W. and Estella Walter Holland, she was born February 15, 1910 at Madison and spent her early life in this community. She worked as a secretary in Wichita for many years before moving back to Madison from Wichita in 1974. She was a member of the Grace Methodist church in Wichita. She often played the piano at the Manor as an accompanist and soloist. Miss Holland is survived by her brother, Walter Holland of Wichita, and her sister, Fern Byall of Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, August 13, at the Wilson Funeral Home in Madison and were conducted by the Reverend Howard K. Busby. The organist was Mrs. Morris Greenwood, the vocalists were Mrs. Walter Erickson and Mrs. Stanley Curry and the pallbearers were Clarence Fry, Cecil Williams, Harold James, Ross Clopton, Andrew Johnson and B.W. Rickabaugh. Burial was in Blakely cemetery. The family requested that memorial contributions be made to the Madison Manor in care of the Wilson Funeral Home. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Mrs. May Cook May Holland Oliver Source Unknown - July 1959 Funeral services for Mrs. May Cook, who died June 30 at Newman Memorial County hospital in Emporia, were held at the First Methodist church here last Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Arthur L Hardy, pastor, Mrs. Morris Greenwood was organist. Mrs. Harold Engle sang. Pallbearers were W. H. Wiggins, Albert Greenwood, Fred Bangs, Harvey Culver, Morris Greenwood and George W. Ott. Burial was in No. 8 cemetery. May Holland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Holland, was born July 21, 1889, near Madison. She married Pheanis Oliver at Madison in 1910. Her second marriage was to M. P. Cook in 1941, also at Madison, where they operated a funeral home until 1952. A daughter, Wilma Ernestine Schwab, preceded her in death, as did Mr. Cook in 1952. Survivors include two sons, Howard W. Oliver of Kansas City, Mo., and Leonard J. Oliver of Topeka; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Pusey, of Maitland, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah E. Oakley of Ventura, Calif., and Mrs. Willis Oliver of Madison; a brother, Earl R. Holland, of Hamilton; and six grandchildren. Mrs. Cook was a member of the Madison Methodist church, the Woman's Society of Christian Service, Madison Star Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Business and Professional Women's club. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Robert W. Holland Madison News - 15 June 1978 Robert W. Holland, 65, who lived at 206 South Third Street, died Saturday evening, June 3, at Newman Memorial County hospital in Emporia where he had been a patient since May 30. The son of Earl R. and Icie A. Oliver Holland, he was born April 21, 1913, in Hamilton and had spent his entire life in the Hamilton and Madison communities. He was an oil field worker and was also employed by the Soil Conservation Service before his retirement. He was married to Ellen Louise Crowell on January 29, 1936 in Emporia. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Stan (Shirley) Fanestil of Madison; two brothers, Elwood Holland of Emporia and Earl Holland of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; four sisters, Mrs. Gene (Bettie) Horst of Route 1; Mrs. Morris (Ruby) Crowell of Carthage, Missouri; Mrs. Floyd (Ruth) Johnson of 718 Southwest boulevard, and Mrs. Melvin (Frieda) Young of Route 1; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ivan. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, June 6, at the Wilson Funeral Home and were conducted by the Reverend Howard K. Busby, Mrs. Morris Greenwood was the organist, Mrs. Elmer Ott sang and the casketbearers were Ron, Don, Terry and Lynn Holland, Richard, Leo, Dennis and Alan Crowell, Frank Johnson and Dan Horst. Burial was in Blakely cemetery. The family requested that memorial contributions to made to the National Kidney Foundation and that they be left at the Wilson Funeral Home or at either bank in Madison. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Elwood R. Holland Source Unknown - March 1992 Elwood R. Holland, 80, of Emporia died Wednesday, March 11, 1992, at his home. The son of Earl R. and Icie A. Oliver Holland, he was born October 9, 1911, in Hamilton to Emporia in 1964. Mr. Holland worked for the park department of the City of Emporia and was a member of the Farm Bureau. He married Velma Crowell in Emporia on February 5, 1935. She preceded him in death on January 17, 1983. His parents; two brothers, Ivan and Robert Holland, and two grandchildren, Rick and Julie Wilkinson, also died earlier. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Carolyn Holland of Vassar, Kansas; his daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Tom Wilkinson of Augusta; his loving friend, Cornelia, and little friends, Hannah and Owen; one brother, Earl Holland of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and four sisters, Bettie Horst of Route 1, Madison, Ruby Crowell of Carthage, Missouri, Ruth Johnson of Emporia, and Frieda Young of Madison. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 14, at the Wilson Funeral Home in Madison. The minister was the Reverend Howard K. Busby; the organist was Mrs. Morris Greenwood; the vocalist was Mrs. Robert Crowell, and the pallbearers were Terry Holland, Vernon Young, Don Harding, Dana Holland, Danny Horst, Gary Harding, Alan Crowell and Dennis Crowell. Burial was in Blakely Cemetery at Madison. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Fern M. Byall Fern M. Holland Source Unknown - November 1989 Fern M. Byall, 87, died Tuesday, November 14, 1989, at Madison Manor nursing home in Madison. The daughter of John W. and Estella Walter Holland, she was born June 10, 1902, at Madison. She lived all her life in this area. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian church of Madison. She was married to Robert P. Byall in Emporia on November 24, 1928. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1987. Two brothers, Harry Holland of Blackwell, Oklahoma, and Walter Holland of Wichita, and two sisters, Neola Wilson of Wichita and Velma Holland of Madison also died earlier. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. at Blakely cemetery, northwest of Madison. The family requested that memorial contributions be made to either the First Christian church in Madison or Madison Manor in care of the Wilson Funeral Home, Madison, Kansas. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Charles Holland Hamilton Grit - 19 January 1933 Charles Holland, died at his home in Tarrance, California, Tuesday, January 10th 1933. He leaves one brother, Alva Holland of Hamilton, Kansas and one sister, Mrs. G. T. Graves of Tarrance, California. Charles Holland Grew to manhood in this vicinity and had many warm friends here who will be sad at the news of his death. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Mrs. Wilma Ernestine Oliver Schwab Madison News - 30 October 1941 Mrs. Clarence Schwab Is Fatally Injured Mo.-Pacific Train Hits Schwab Truck at Crossing One Mile East of Lamont Tuesday Afternoon. Mrs. Clarence Schwab was fatally injured and Mr. Schwab was injured Tuesday afternoon about 4:00 o'clock when the Missouri-Pacific freight and passenger train struck their International truck at the railroad crossing one mile east of Lamont. Mrs. Schwab died at Newman Memorial hospital at 10:00 o'clock Tuesday night. Apparently neither Mr. or Mrs. Schwab saw the approaching train. The truck, which was going south, was struck almost in the center on the right side. The train was going east, having just left Lamont, and was not traveling very fast. The impact evidently threw Mrs. Schwab out of the truck and directly in the path of the train. The train ran over her right arm, severing it at the elbow. Mrs. Schwab was lying about 30 feet up the track from where the truck was struck. She also suffered a concussion an Clarence Fankhouser, who was working just north of the scene of the accident, said he did not see the approaching truck, but heard the impact of the wreck and went at once to hilp. Mrs. Schwab was brought to Madison in the Dewey Evans car and Lincoln Thornton brought Mr. Scwab in his car. Medical aid was not available at once in Madison, so the injured were taken on to Newman hospital in the same cars. The cars carrying the injured folks were met at the Emporia city limits by a police car and State Hig J. H. Winchell, of LeRoy, conductor of the train which collided with the Schwab truck, came as far as Madison with the injured people. He said both Mr. and Mrs. Schwab were unconscious when they were picked up after the accident. D. D. Lipsey, LeRoy , was was the engineer on the train. Mrs. Schwab was born at Hamilton, February 28, 1916, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pheanis Oliver. She was married at Eldorado, Kansas, on June 11, 1936, to Clarence Schwab of Lamont. She is survived by her husband; her mother, Mrs. M. P. Cook, of Madison; her father, Pheanis Oliver, of Hamilton; two brothers, Howard Oliver and Leonard Oliver of Kansas City, Mo.; and one sister, Mrs. Frank Pusey, of Moline, Ill. Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon, Oct. 30, at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in Madison. Interment will be made in No. 8 cemetery at Madison. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Mrs. William Johnson Alma Worford OBITUARY OF MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSON Alma Worford was born March 22, 1876, near Hamilton, Kansas. She was the daughter of james and lucinda Worford -- the youngest of twelve children. She departed this life January 10, 1952, in the Newman hospital at Emporia, Kansas, at the age of 75 years, nine months and 19 days. She was married to WIlliam Johnson December 21, 1896, in the Methodist parsonage at Hamilton. To this union were born six daughters and two sons. Three daughters and one son preceded her in death. Besides these her father and mother and seven brothers preceded her. She is the last of their family. Those who survive her passing, besides her aged husband are: Fern Gillespie of Caney, Kansas; Lela Kussman of Virgil, Kansas; Erma Lacey of Wichita, Kansas and Earl Johnson of Madison, Kansas. Also fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, besides other relatives and her many friends. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church, a long time member of the Ladie's Aid, a Royal Neighbor and a good neighbor. She was always willing and ready to help others. Never tiring, never complaining, she was always doing her best whenever needed. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. For to know her was to love her. Funeral services at the Methodist church of Virgil was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Wm. H. Zimmerman. Music was by Mrs. E. L. Clark and the singing by Mr. Willard Shaw, the principal of the Virgil grade school. Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@aros.net John Edward Smith Eureka Herald John Edward Smith, son of Mr.and Mrs. Jack Smith was born in Cowley, County November 17, 1874 and passed away at his home in Eureka June 23, 1948 at the age of 74 years 7 months and 6 days. At the age of one year he moved with his parents to Greenwood County and lived in the vicinity of Virgil nearly all his life. He was united in marriage to Della Robinson and to this union were born ten children. One son, Clarence, preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow of the home, six sons, Clint, Lee, and Albert of Eureka, Claude of Salinas, Californis, Frankie of Wichita and Sherman of Madison; three daughters, Ella Smith of Virgil, Nora Crooks of Eureka and Bertha Griffith of Adrian, Mo. He also leaves one brother, Alfred Smith of Idaho, Thirty-one grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. At the age of sixteen he was baptized into the United Brethren church at Virgil. He was a kind loving and thoughtful husband and father and will be sadly misssed by all who knew him. Funeral service was held from the Baird Funeral home in Eureka conducted by Rev. A.W. Johnson Sunday, June 27. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery Contributed by minnie@earthling.net Clint R. Smith Clint R. Smith, 87, Eureka, died at Greenwood County Hospital here on Friday, June 10, 1988. Born in Gridley on May 13,1901, Smith was the son of John E. and Cora (Robinson) Smith. The family later moved to Fredonia, where he went to school. Smith was married to the former Kate Havens. They had six children. Smith had lived in Eureka since 1947 and was a retired bricklayer and cement mason. Survivors are two sons, Ray, Stockton, Mo., and Don, Raytown Mo., two daughters, Helen Sapp and Doris Buce, both of Deepwater, Mo., seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frank, Fall River, Sherman, Madison, and Albert, Eureka; two sisters, Nora Crooks and Ella Culbertson, both of Eureka; and several nephews, nieces and other relatives. Smith was preceded in death by two sons, three brothers, a sister and a longtime companion, Inez Gaffney, who died September 5, 1986. The funeral service was held at Campbell Funeral Home in Eureka the morning of Monday, June 13, 1988. Harry Sharp, pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Chruch in Eureka, officiated. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery here. Contributed by minnie@earthling.net Claude Edward Smith Claude Edward Smith, son of John E. and Cora (Robinson) Smith, was born in Reed Springs, Stone county, Mo., November 8, 1908 and departed this life in Reece, May 23, 1972. He was married to Mabel Irene Hyson, December 22, 1927 in Emporia. He had resided in Greenwood County most of his life. His occupation was a carpenter. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, of the home; four brothers, Clint of Climax, Albert fo Eureka, Frankie of Wichita, and Shermen of Emporia; three sisters, Ella Smith of Eureka, Mrs. Kenneth (Nora) Crooks of Neal and Mrs. Arthur (Bertha) Griffith of Wichita. His parents and two brother preceded him in death. Funeral service was held from the Campbell Funeral Home on May 26, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Reverend R. F. Schaechtele was officiating clergyman. Contributed by minnie@earthling.net Susan H. (Miller) Smith The Leader: Virgil, Kansas - October 13, 1905 Susan H. (Miller) Smith born Davis County, Indiana. March 6, 1846 and died Virgil, Kansas October 7, 1905 age 59 years, 7 months. Married to Jackson C. Smith in 1864. survived by husband, and five sons. Services by Rev. Jones at U.B. Church Sunday. Burial in the Virgil cemetery. Contributed by minnie@earthling.net Sherman C. Smith Sherman C. Smith, 79 of Madison, died Wednesday, January 10, 1990 at Newman Hospital in Emporia. The son of John and Della (Robinson) Smith, he was born March 1, 1910 in Missouri. He lived most of his life in Greenwood County. He was a retired heavy equipment operator having worked for Lyon County and Harold Vaughn. He was united in marriage to Irene C. Scharff, December 12, 1931 in Eureka. She preceded him in death April 29,1978. On June 28,1980 he was married to Gleneta Osborne in Clinton, Minn. She survives him at the home. Other survivors include a son, Jim Smith, Cherryvale; a step son, Harold Loveland, Caldwell; two daughters, Evelyn Haudek, Topeka, and Hazel Bowers, Chester, Va.; two brothers, Albert Smith, Eureka, and Frankie Smith, Fall river; two sisters, Ella Culbertson and Nora Crooks, both of Eureka, 16 grandchildren, one step grandchild, 17 great-grandchildren and 6 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Bob Smith, four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 13, at the Wilson Funeral Home in Madison. Interment was at Blakley Cemetary, Madison Contributed by minnie@earthling.net William Ellsworth Stewart William Ellsworth Stewart was born March 16, 1868 near Albia, Iowa, the eldest son of thirteen children of James and Camelia Stewart, and died September 3, 1949 at the age of eighty-one years, five months and 18 days. He was married to Alice Jane Forrest on December 11, 1886. This union was blessed with four children, one son and three daughters. In 1889 the Stewarts moved to Greenwood county residing in the Farmington neighborhood until 1922 at which time they moved to Eureka to occupy their present home. Both Mr. Stewart and his wife became members of the Methodist church at the same time in December 1889 and have been faithful in attendance and active in the support of the church and all of its activities. He became a charter member of the Farmington Grange No. 1474 40 years ago and was an active member at the time of his death. Mr. Stewart has been bailiff of the District Court in Eureka for the past 21 years and had a wide acquaintance among the legal profession. He is survived by his wife, Alice Jane; daughters, Nellie Braden of Hamilton, Mertie Beedles of Eureka, and Evelyn Tanner of Wichita. His son, Fred, preceded him in death on April 17, 1926. He also is survived by 17 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Other relatives surviving him are two brothers and a sister, S.E. Stewart of Eureka, Ernest Stewart of Hamilton, Iowa, and Mrs. Cora McLeod of Melcher, Iowa, and a number of nephews and nieces. He was well known and respected in the community and leaves a host of friends and acquaintances as he never knew a stranger. Funeral service was held at the First Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, September 6, at 2:30, with the Rev. A.W. Johnson, pastor, in charge. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons of Mr. Stewart. Contributed by bralph@HiWAAY.net Emaline Jenne Eureka Herald: May 1,1873 Emaline Jenne, wife of Seth A. Jenne, died of spotted fever, near Quincy, Greenwood County, Kansas March 22,1873. The deceased was born in Herkimer County, New York, March 31,1827 moved to Michigan in the fifteenth year of her age. Was married to her present bereaved husband, December 12,1843, made a profession of religion the following winter and joined the Freewill Baptist Church, in which she lived an acceptable member until the fall of 1870, when she immigrated with her family to Kansas. Here she cast her lot with the Methodist Episcopal church. Her christian life was highly exemplary. She leaves an affectionate family and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. In her, the husband lost an affectionate companion, the children a tender and christian mother, the church a faifthful member and the suffering a tried friend. Her christian graces scattered sunshine where ever she moved. The Saviour, whom she served through life, comforted her through life, comforted her through the valley and shadow of death. She sunk away with the beauty and serenity of the setting sun when all nature is hushed in calm repose, only to rise in a brighter hemisphere. Written by W.S. Stewart Virgil, April 19,1873. Contributed by Sharon L. Dodson sharond@itsnet.com Olin Elmer Hunt Olin Elmer Hunt, 68, from 1908 until 1930 a resident of the Tulelake and Klamath Falls communities died February 11 at Ashland in the Community Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Hunt was born in Salina Co, Kansas, May 7, 1887. He came to Oregon in 1908 and homesteaded in the Tulelake District where he operated a farm. He moved a number of years ago to Klamath Falls and the family resided at 126 Georgia until 1932 when Mr. Hunt moved his family to Warrenton, OR. They lived there until 1944 when they moved to Ashland. Mr. Hunt suffered a stroke several weeks ago and failed to recover. Mrs. Hunt preceded her husband in death in May, 1945. Survivors include two sons, Donald E. Hunt of Lakeview, former secretary of the Klamath Falls Elks Club and Cecil Hunt of Bonanza; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Hansen and Mrs. Ada Morris, both of Klamath Falls; Mrs. Beulah Reed of Portland, Mrs. Hazel Galbreath and Eunice Hunt, both of Kirkland, Wash. Final rites will be held from the Litwiller Funeral Home, Ashland at 1:30 p.m. Thursday with Interment in the Mountain View Cemetery, Ashland." Grew up and married Nettie Miller in Greenwood Co KS Contributed by Eunice Goetz egtz@home.com Harry D. White Eureka Herald, August 14, 1930 Relatives and friends were shocked when news of the sudden death of Harry D. White was telephoned in Tuesday morning from the field where he was working. Mr. White who operated one of the road tractors engaged in road work in Greenwood County, was working with a road gang near the Skelly pumping station about three miles northwest of the Norwegian church. He had just finished oiling the machine and called back to the men that he was ready to start, when he fell over, dead. Death was caused by a sudden attack of heart trouble from which he had been suffering for about a year. The Baird Mortuary was called and an ambulance was sent out to bring the body back to Eureka. The family home is at 221 N. Sycamore, Eureka. Harry D. White was born at Eureka, Kansas, May 8, 1880, and departed this life Tuesday, August 12, 1930, at 8:30 AM. When fifteen years of age he united with the Congregational church at Guthrie, Okla. On July 23, 1910, he was married to Miss Juanita Warren who survives him. He also leaves to morn his death, four sons, Harry D. Jr., Claude Frederick, James Hadley and Warren Amos, ranging in age from 5 to 15 years, his mother, Mrs. Sophia Hurlburt who makes her home with her sisters, Miss Ella Hammond and Mrs. Minnie Errickson, at the Hammond home west of Eureka. Claude Hammond is an uncle. Mr. White has spent practically all of his life in Eureka and was well known. He was a sociable man, fond of music, and was a violinist of ability. His sudden death brings sadness to many friends who sympathize with the bereaved family. Funeral services are being held from the Lutheran church at 2:30 this afternoon. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Sharon Wells rewells@kansas.net Juanita A. White-Vagana Wichita Eagle Becon- Date unknown Juanita A. Vagana, 75, 4420 E. Kinkaid, resident here since 1953, died Sunday. She was born May 21, 1892 in Birmingham, Ala., and was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Amos White, Wichita; a stepson, Frank L. Vagana, Hoisington, Kan.; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday in Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home downtown. Burial will be at 2 PM Wednesday in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Kan. Contributed by Sharon Wells rewells@kansas.net Mrs. Martha Hammond Martha Rachel Spaulding From Eureka, Unknown date Martha Rachel Spaulding was born at Vernon, Michigan, November 22, 1843, and departed this life Friday, September 6, at her home north of Eureka, at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 14 days. She was united in marriage to Lyman W. Hammond, March 2, 1861. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hammond, Miss Ella Hammond, Mrs. Sophia Hurlbut, Mrs. Edith Wantland, Mrs. Minnie Errickson, Claude Hammond of Eureka, and Mrs. Myrtle Favour of Arcadia, California, all of whom remain to cherish the blessed memory of the mother, also of their father, Lyman W. Hammond, who died September 18, 1921. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond came from Indiana with their five small children in a covered wagon in the year of 1876, taking six weeks to make the journey to Salina, Kansas, where they remained for two years. In 1878 they came to Greenwood County which place has since been their home. Mrs. Hammond was affectionately known as "Grannie" by the family and a host of friends. Having lived more than fifty years in Greenwood County, she knew the meaning of the hardships of pioneer days and the memory of the past made the comforts of the present more enjoyable by contrast. Her cheerful smile, unselfish life and outstanding personality will always be remembered as a benediction by those who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the family home, conducted by Rev. C. N. Swihart. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Sharon Wells rewells@kansas.net Claude E. Hammond Eureka paper- unknown date Claude E. Hammond, only son of Lyman W. and Martha Hammond, was born August 29, 1874, and departed this life Monday, December 3, at 4:30 AM, being 60 years, 3 months and 5 days old at the time of his death. When three years of age he came with his parents by covered wagon to Salina, Kansas, and two years later from there to Greenwood County, settling on a farm twelve miles southwest of Eureka. After a few years the family moved to Eureka. Here he received his education in the Eureka schools. At an early age he commenced farming with his father on the farm west of Eureka which partnership continued by him since that time, a period covering 38 years. He was united in marriage to Luella Gray, November 23, 1899. To this union one daughter was born, now Mrs. Merle Allen. He was stricken with fatal illness about two weeks ago, but was not thought serious as he was up and about the home a day or so before his death. His going was a great shock to his family and friends. Claude's was a most genial personality, and his friends were legion. To know him was to love him. He made friends and had no enemies. Indeed, it would be hard to find a man in any community better neighbor than was Claude. He leaves to mourn his passing besides his widow and daughter, Mary, four sisters: Miss Ella Hammond and Mrs. Myrtle Favour of Arcadia, California, Mrs. Minnie Errickson and Mrs. Sophia Hurlbut of Eureka. Besides these there are many other relatives and a host of friends. One sister, Mrs. Edith Wantland, preceded him nearly five years ago. he will be sadly missed by the entire community. The funeral services were held from the home Thursday, December 6, 1934, at 11:00 AM, conducted by Rev. Eugene Kramer of the Methodist Church. Interment was in the Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Sharon Wells rewells@kansas.net Margaret Mahala Curry Holland Maggie Curry was born in New York State in the year 1866 June 12 and died in Madison, Kansas, June 9, 1920, age 53 years, 11 months, and 27 days. She came with her folks to Kansas in August of 1884 and settled on a farm southwest of Madison. Here she was married to Jas. R. Holland, in February 1886. To this union were born four children, Earl Holland and Mrs. May Oliver of Hamilton and Mrs. Sarah Oakley and Mrs. Amy Oliver of Madison. Thirteen grandchildren and five borthers, Amos, Can and James of Madision, Will of Iowa, and her aged husband Jas. Holland are left to mourn their loss. A loving companion, an affectionate mother, a good neighbor, and a true friend has passed from among us, no more are we cheered by her smile, inspired by her good advice and made strong by her confidence. - J. C. Paschal. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com John Wesley Holland Heart Attach Fatal To John W. Holland Former Greenwood County Farmer Is Found Dead Near His Home In Wichita John Wesley Holland, 74, 1228 South Waco street, Wichita, retired Greenwood County farmer, was found dead at 10:30 o'clock last Thursday morning. Dr. L. F. Bowman, Sedgwick county coroner, attributed his death to heart failure. The body was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis E. Donnelly when they started to enter the east gate of the wood yard near Lincoln and McLean boulevard, a short distance from the Holland home. Besides his widow Estella, Mr. Holland is survived by three daughters and two sons. The children are Velma and Walter of the home; Mrs. Robert Byall of Hamilton; Mrs. Marvin Wilson of Wichita and Harry Holland of Blackwell, Okla., There are five grandchildren. The Hollands moved to Wichita about 12 years ago from the Seeley neighborhood southwest of Madison. Funeral services were held at the Martin Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, with burial in Memorial Lawn cemetery in Wichita. Mrs. Willis Oliver, Gladys and Randall, were among those from here to attend the funeral. Mr. Holland liked to go to the yards to talk to friends and it is thought that he was on such a trip when stricken. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Bertha Alice Werts Edwards HAMILTON - Bertha A. Edwards, formerly of Hamilton and Emporia, died Wednesday at the Madison Manor nursing home. Mrs. Edwards taught school in Coffey County many years ago. She was a member of the United Methodist Chuirch and United Methodist Women at Hamilton. She also served on an elementary school board at Hamilton and was a life member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Mrs. Edwards was a life member of Madison Star Chapter 350 of the Order of the Eastern Star at Madison. The daughter of Eugene and Edna Vannocker Werts. Bertha Alice Werts was born near Gridley on June 23, 1893. She lived in Hamilton from 1915 until 1980, when she moved to Emporia. She was a resident of the Madison Manor since May, 1985. She married William H. Edwards in April, 1915, in Emporia. He preceded her in death, as did a son, John E. Edwards. Three brothers and a sister also died earlier. Mrs. Edwards is survived by two daughters: Mertie Edmondson of Lawrence and Helen Shannon of San Juan Capistrano, Califo.; a brother, Glen Werts of Chico, Calif.; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hamilton. Burial will be in Janesville Cemetery, west of Hamilton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bertha A. Edwards Scholarship Fund at Emporia State University or to the United Methodist Church of Hamilton. Contributions may be sent to Wilson Funeral Home at Madison, which is in charge of arrangements. The coffin will be open from noon today until 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The coffin will be closed at the church. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Francis Joe Simmons EUREKA HERALD - November 1952 PIEDMONT MAN DIES IN WICHITA Francis Joe Simmons, 45, of Piedmont died Sunday afternoon, November 9, at St. Francis hospital in Wichita after a long illness. Mr. Simmons was born July 22, 1907 at Piedmont. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, the Masonic Lodge of Piedmont and Flint Hills encampment. Survivors include his wife, Daisy; three daughters, Mrs Frances Robinson, Emporia; Betty Jane and Linda, both of the home; three sons, Marvin, Larry and David, all at home; two brothers, Eddie of Hutchinson and Russell of Severy; three sisters, Mrs Walter McLean, Piedmont; Mrs John Siemears, Piedmont, and Mrs Clint Barrier, Eureka. Funeral Service and burial was at Piedmont. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@fn.net DAISY CYNTHIA SIMMONS DAISY CYNTHIA JAMES Daisy Cynthia Simmons, 81, of Eureka, homemaker, died Thursday, June 18, 1992, at Greenwood County Hospital. Services are 10:30 A.M. Saturday at Campbell-Kelly Funeral Home with Burial following in Cresco Cemetery in Elk County. The Rev. Gerald Zuck, pastor of the Toronto Christian Church will officiate the services. She was born Jan. 31, 1911, near Thayer, to Henry Elmer and Rachel (Babcock) James and was raised in the Neodesha area until age 6 when her family moved to northern Elk County. She attended rural schools and Severy High School. On June 1, 1928, she and Francis Joe Simmons were married in Howard. He preceded her in death Nov. 9, 1952. Survivors include: sons, Marvin of Wichita, David of Oklahoma City; daughters, Frances Langley of Emporia, Betty Evenson of Eureka, Linda Powers of ElDorado; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Melvin, Charles and Larry, and two brothers and one sister. Contributed by Glenn Barrier gbarrier@fn.net Mrs. Ida May Ellis Curry OBITUARY - Mrs. Ida May Ellis Curry Mrs. Ida Curry, well known Madison farm woman, died last Wednesday at her home west of Madison. Ida May Ellis was born at Brownsville, Nebraska, on April 1, 1867. She moved to Kansas while still a small girl, and spent her early life near Eureka. She taught school for one year at District 94, now known as the Seeley School, southwest of Madison. On January 28, 1886, she was married to Daniel J.(Jarvis) Curry. They immediately bought and settled upon a farm along Willow Creek, seven miles southwest of Madison, and here she spent the remaining 57 years of her life. She passed away in her own home on January 27, 1943, aged 75 years, 9 months and 27 days. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom have preceded her in death. The four remaining children are: Mrs. Nellie Uhl, Ralph Curry, and Miss Daisy Curry, of Madison, and George Curry of White River, South Dakota. Her husband died in 1933. In her childhood, Mrs. Curry united with the Methodist Church. In recent years she has been a faithful attendant and loyal devoted worker in the Christina Church of Madison. In the three-quarters of a century during which she lived, Mrs. Curry saw a great deal of local and state history in the making. The crew of workmen who built the Santa Fe railroad through Greenwood County were fed at her mother's house, and Mrs. Curry, then a child, was a passenger on the first train over the new track. Throughout her entire life she gave her earnest support to every worthwhile enterprise. She will be lovingly remembered for her work in the community, shschoolnd church activities, and as a neighbor who went readily wherever there was sickness or trouble. Besides her children, Mrs. Curry leaves ten grandchildren, a half sister, Mrs. David Carson of Kansas City, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Madison Christian Church. Rev. S. H. Barley, pastor of the church, conducted the services. Mrs. Barley sang, "Rock of Ages" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," accompanied by Miss Pearl Brumbaugh. Internment was in the Curry Cemetery, west of Madison. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com James R. Curry James R. Curry Dies James R. Curry died last Monday evening, September 14, at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia, following an illness of about two months. His death comes as a shock to his many friends in Madison. James Roscoe Curry was born June 15, 1863, in Ogle County, Illinois, and closed his life's work September 14, 1931, at 7:32 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital, Emporia, Kansas. He had attained the mature age of 68 years, two months and 29 days. He grew to young manhood in county of his birth and when twenty years of age he moved to Oregon, Illinois, where he attended Wells College for a period of two years. Then with his parents he came to Greenwood County, Kansas, and located on a farm seven miles southwest of Madison. On March 5, 1890, he was united in marriage to Bettie Elizabeth Welch. Two years after their marriage they moved to Emporia where they operated a hotel. Then two years later they returned to Madison and engaged in the mercantile business and he continued in this occupation until about one year previous to his death. Those who survive to mourn his going are the faithful wife; three brothers, W. O. Curry, D. J. Curry, and W. I. Curry, and a number of other relatives and friends. His parents, two sisters and one brother have preceded him in death. In early youth he united with the church of the Brethren. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon, September 16, at 2:00 o'clock, M. D. Bryant, of Peabody, delivered the sermon. F. M. McDonald gave the scripture lesson and E. H. Knepp offered the prayer. Mrs. Lois Hamilton, Mrs. C. B. Myers, J. E. Pritchard and Z. C. Gilman sang the funeral hymns with Miss Pearl Brumbaugh at pianist. The pallbearers, Dan Imthurn, W. E. McGilvray, W. H. Hamer, E. B. Shaffer, Jim Moran and W. L. Jones. Internment was made in the new Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Emporia, and was in charge of the Knights of Pythias. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com Amos Curry Amos Curry Passes Away Wasted for weeks and months by enervating disease and fatigue, he quietly and peacefully passed away at 10:20 on the morning of October 2, 1928, at his home in Madison. During his long illness-for he had practically been a invalid for years but only confined to his room and bed for the past six months, he was cheerful, for by nature Amos was an optimist and few things worried him. Physically he was a big, strong man and came of a hardy Scotch-Irish ancestry, who came to the United States some time late in the seventeenth century, settling in New York state where Amos was born in 1853. His father and grandfather were agriculturalists and he followed the ancestral pursuit of his forbearers. When but a youth he came with his father's family to Illinois, settling on a farm near Haldane. His early manhood was spent in that state, where he married Miss Dollie Weller on November 16, 1880, and four years later came with his wife and young son to Greenwood County in 1884, buying 320 acres of land on Willowcreek, a few miles southwest of Madison. For almost a quarter of a century he tilled the ground at that place carrying on a stock business of no mean proportion. He was a good businessman and so successfully did he apply business rules to farming and stock raising that he soon was a factor for influence among the stockmen of the county. On the Willowcreek farm the nucleus of a competency was layed in a few years that enabled him and his good wife to retire from the farm and move to Madison, buying and remodeling the home where they now live. A few years later he purchased the 100 acres known as the Scott farm and placed one of his sons on it. When the Stewart Martindale farm was placed on the market, Amos purchased it and so strong was the call of the wild to him and his wife that they moved and lived there for several years, later coming back to town where he died. Both of the farms bought after moving to Madison are a few miles west of town and are among the most fertile in the community. Like many others he enjoyed considerable profit from the oil boom, leasing and selling his royalty to good advantages. Amos was a good mixer, fond of his friends and enjoyed having them around him. He was a Madison Woodman and a charter member of the Madison Knights of Pythias lodge. The latter had charge of his funeral at the Methodist Church, Friday afternoon, Ocotber 5, Rev. Drew R. Hamond officiating. Out of respect for him the business of the entire town was silent. The banks and business houses closing during the funeral hour. His remains were laid to rest in Woods Cemetery, where his father, mother and other relatives lie awainting the sound of the triumph on the resurrection morn, where the snows of winter will whiten his grave, and the bleak winds sing a requiem to his memory. T.B.S. Amos Curry was born at Enfield, Tomkins County, New York, April 18, 1853, and died at his home in Madison, Kansas, on October 2, 1928; aged 75 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Dollie Weller, November 16, 1880, at Haldane, Illinois. To this union five children were born, two dying in infancy. He is survived by his wife and three sons: Floyd Curry, Dale Amos Curry and Victor Clair Curry of Garden City. He is also survived by three brothers: Daniel Curry and James R. Curry of Madison, and Warren Curry of Guthrie, Oklahoma. Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com ERASTUS R.P. PHILLIPS The Madison News, May 22, 1916 ERASTUS R.P. PHILLIPS* Was born June 14, 1842, near Nashville, Tenn., and died at his home in Lena Valley, Greenwood County, Kansas, May 19, 1916, aged 73 years, 11 months and 5 days. He was married to GEORGE ANNA ELIZABETH HARDIN, April 7, 1865. To this union were born 9 children. He is survived by his wife, 5 children, and 28 grandchildren. The children are: MRS. LORA WATSON, Lebo, Kansas; MRS. EFFIE MOXLEY; JESSE, EDWARD, and WALTER, Madison, Kansas. Those that have gone before were: ADA, who died in infancy, WILLIAM L., ADELIA G., MARY E., and nine grandchildren. Mr. Phillips's death followed 2 months after death of his daughter, MRS. MARY E. MOXLEY, who died March 1, 1916. He united with the Presbyterian (Cumberland) Church in Tennessee when but a boy. He came to Kansas in 1885 and about a year later he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Lena Valley. He served Christ faithfully to the end. Although his suffering was intense, he looked to his Savior for comfort and he had a faith that overcame all fear of death. This world has lost a man much loved, but another choice soul has reached Heaven. The immediate cause of his death was congestion of the lungs. The attack was first felt Thursday morning after breakfast. He passed away at 4 o'clock Friday morning. He was laid away to rest Sunday afternoon, May 21, 1916 in the Lena Valley Cemetery. Hundreds of those who loved and esteemed him highly attended the funeral services. His pastor, REV. PHILLIPS EVAN, preached on the text taken from Psalms 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Several tender and comforting songs were sung by the choir. The deceased was an honored member of the A.O.U.W. The lodge members had charge of the services at the grave. "Servant of God, well done; Thy glorious warfare's past"..... *Erastus Richard Porter Phillips, son of William Bennet and Melinda Ann (Cooper) Phillips Contributed by Glenda Anderson vanderson@access-one.com JESSE PHILLIPS The Madison News, May __, 1930 MADISON MAN DIES SUDDENLY Jesse Phillips Dies From Heart Attack Monday Evening JESSE PHILLIPS died suddenly at his home southwest of Madison from a heart attack. He had been working all day Monday in the field but complained of not feeling well. His condition was not considered serious until he was suddenly stricken and died almost immediately. JESSE MITCHELL PHILLIPS was born in Illinois July 8, 1879, and passed away at his home southwest of Madison May 26, 1930, at the age of fifty years, ten months and 18 days. On February 17, 1904, he was united in marriage with LEONA MAY NORTON. Their union was blessed with six children--four sons and two daughters. One son, LEONARD DALE, preceded his father into the Great Beyond in February 1921. The children, who with their mother, survive him, are MRS. J. R. FRAIM, RAY WILFORD, WARREN RICHARD, LOYD JESSE and ILLA LEONA, all of Madison, Kansas. When four years of age, he came with his parents to Kansas, settling in the Lena Valley neighborhood, and all of his life has been spent in the Madison community. The farm where he passed away had been his home for the last 22 years. He is also survived by two brothers--E.E. PHILLIPS of Madison, and WALTER PHILLIPS of Hartford; also one grandchild, besides many other relatives and a great company of friends. His very sudden going was a great shock to his family and friends and the entire community shares in their sorrow. The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at the home at 2:00 o'clock and at the Methodist church at 2:30 and was in charge of REV. E. H. KNEPP and was largely attended, many not being able to get into the church. Appropriate music was furnished by a quartette composed of MRS. GEORGE HYLE, MRS. GLEN HAMILTON, BEN BEYER and E.H. RICKABAUGH, with MISS EDDYTH SHEETS at the piano. A very large company of friends followed the body to its resting place in the No. 8 cemetery.... Contributed by Glenda Anderson vanderson@access-one.com EMILY A. ROE VANDAVEER BOOTH Newspaper unknown date: 23 Dec 1914 Mrs. Emily A. Booth was born in Indiana on the 7th day of April, 1849 and passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Towner, Dec. 23rd, 1914. She moved to Kansas when a small girl. At the age of 18 she was married to Mr. James Vandaver. Two children were born to this union. She is survived by one, Mrs. Lillie Gallagher of Hawk Point, Mo. On Nov. 11, 1873 she was married to Mr. Wm. Booth of Greenwood County, Kans. Eight children were born to this union five of whom survive--Preston, Roy, Lesley, and Wayne and Mrs. Sherman Knight. She has been a member of the Methodist Church since fifteen years of age. Having always been a devoted wife and mother, life will never be the same to the bereaved ones. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Louis Kraft at 2:30 p.m. Friday after which the body was laid to rest in the Tyrone cemetery. [Tyrone is in Texas Co., Oklahoma] *********** James Barr Gallagher was a newspaper editor in Hawk Point, Missouri when his mother-in-law, Emily A. Roe Vandaveer Booth died. This is the tribute he wrote in the Hawk Point Transcript, Vol. 3 No. 43 Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri. Joy Turned to Sorrow. What had been looked forward to as a happy Christmas in the home of the editor of this paper was clouded with sadness and sorrow Wednesday evening when a telegram was received which announced the death of Mrs. William Booth, at Tyrone, Oklahoma. Mrs. Booth is the mother of Mrs. Gallagher and a visit from her had planned during the holidays and the spirit of expectancy of her arrival to make happy our household during the Yuletide season, was darkened when the sad message came announcing her departure to the (?) world instead of her de (Missing word) our home, and it was ..."joy turned to sorrow" after all, the taking ....grand old mother...the courses of ..events and is the destiny of every living soul. And why should we be selfish in the matters that is destined by God. "It is the way. His will be done." But we cannot help but sorrow for those we love and sympathize with those whom the pangs of sorrow most keenly strike. It is the tender chords of sympathy that dwells within us that brings forth a response to our inward feeling and that is why we are writing these few lines in memory of one departed from this life of tears, one not known to most of our readers, but her sainted spirit shall always find a fond recollection in our own hearts and home. ...dead is the ...from which we re..proceed. Every other ..seek to heal - every .. to forget; but this ..consider is a duty to be done - this afliction we ..and brood over in solitary... Where is the child that .. and willingly forget the most..parents, though to remember too he but to lament? Who, even in the hour of agony would forget the friend over whom he mourns? Who, even when the tomb is closing upon the remains of her most loved - mother - when she feels in his or her heart ..it crushed in the closing..it would accept of ..must be bought by forgetfulness. Not you - not I. If thou art a child, and hast ever added a sorrow to the soul or a furrow to the silver brow of an affectionate parent; if thou art a husband, and hast ever caused the fond bosom that ventures in its whole happiness in thy arms to doubt one moment they kindness, or thy truth; if thou art a friend, and have ever wronged in thought, word or deed, the spirit that generously confided in thee; if thou hast ever given one unmerited pang to the true heart which now lies cold and still beneath thy feet, then be sure that every unkind look, every ungracious word, every ungentle thought, every ungenerous action will come thronging back upon thy memory and knocking dolefully at thy soul. Then weave the chaplet of flowers and strew the beauties of nature about the grave; console they broken spirit, if thou canst, with these tender, our futile tributes of regrets. This is our only living consolation. IN MEMORIAM. All that was mortal of this grand old mother in Israel has been tenderly conveyed to our Silent City where they now rest in peace. The deceased was the mother of a large family of boys and girls, some of whom are now in the world beyond, and others who have "Silver Threads Among the Gold," as reminders, that they too, are nearing life's sunset. The deceased at the time of her death was nearing the age allotted to men, three score year and ten. All during her life none ever entered her home without a warm welcome, and her many years of affliction did not destroy her kindly and indulgent disposition, nor old age diminish her unselfish solicitude for her friends and loved ones. Adhearing to the faith of her ancestors she united in early life with the church and took up the Cross of Jesus. Though her health has been shattered for a number of years she uncomplainingly bore the burden of the care of her home and comforts for those about her, realizing all this time, that her active life was over and with a resignation awaited the Divine call. We know that in years to come the memory of her unselfish devotion will make us better men and better women and her precepts be our guiding star. Contributed by Leanna Eversmeyer, 10721 Eastlake Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73162-6821 email: levrsmyr@flash.net Mrs. Florence Whitaker Florence Vandaveer Severyite newspaper, date unknown WHITAKER. - At her home east of Severy Tuesday morning, March 7th, 1893, at 8:15 a.m. Mrs. Florence Whitaker, wife of F.A. Whitaker, aged about 23 years. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon after which the remains were interred in Twin Groves cemetery. The grief stricken husband and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. [Florence Vandaveer, daughter of James Henry Vandaveer and Emily A. Roe Vandaveer Booth] Contributed by Leanna Eversmeyer, 10721 Eastlake Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73162-6821 email: levrsmyr@flash.net E. C. Whitaker Severyite, March 1892 WHITAKER, Charlie Died--At the home of E.C. Whitaker, in Severy, Wednesday, June 29th, 1892. Charlie, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Whitaker. Funeral services held yesterday. The parents have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Contributed by Leanna Eversmeyer, 10721 Eastlake Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73162-6821 email: levrsmyr@flash.net George William GANT George William GANT ws born at Dawajiac, Michigan, July 3, 1852, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louise GRANT, 103 East Fifth Street, Eureka, Kansas, December 18, 1932, aged 80 years, 5 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Gearhart in 1875, to which union four children were born. Three sons died in infancy, and one daughter, Mrs. Olive Lallman, of Eureka, survives. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Limbaugh, at Anita, Iowa, October 9, 1886. Nine children were born to this union, four of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are: Elgin and Eddie Gant of Eureka; Mrs. Louise Grant and Mrs. Maud Culler, of Eureka. One son, Marian B. Gant, a World War veteran, died December 17, 1923. In addition to the immediate family, he leaves six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Mr. Gant went to Iowa from Michigan, and moved to Kansas in 1896, and had lived in Greenwood couonty since 1905. The funeral services were held from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Maud Culler, at 217 North Poplar street, Tuedsday, December 20, at 10:30 a. m. Burial was in the Greewood cemetery. Contributed by Gene Gant OneCeltic@AOL.Com Elgin Ewing Gant The fureral service for Elgin Ewing Gant who passed away Tuesday, October 30, was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Baird Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Eugene Gramer, pastor of the Methodist church. Mr. Gant was born Decemer 4, 1896, at Strasburg, Mo., He was a son of Mrs. Lizzie Agard and a brother of Mrs. Louise Grant and Mrs. Harry Culler, of Eureka. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. -------- Elgin Ewing Gant died Tuesday night at the Greewood Community hospital where had been a patient for some time. He was the sone of Mrs. Lizzie Agard and was thirty-seven years old. Funeral service was conducted at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the Baird Funeral Home by Rev. Eugehe Kramer, of the Methodist Church. Interment was in ghe Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Gene Gant OneCeltic@AOL.Com Elizabeth Gant-Aagrad Mrs. Robt. (RASMUS) AAGRAD Elizabeth Gant-Aagrad was born February 25, 1868, in Shenoah, Illinois, and passed away on Sunday, March 22, 1942, at her home in Eureka, at the age of 74 years and 25 days. She is survived by her husband, Robert Aagard; three daughters, Mr.s Dee Grant, and Mrs. Harry Lallman, of Eureka, and Mrs. Harry V. Culler, of Sand Diego, Calif.; one son, Pete Gant, of Chase, Kansas; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, and two step-sons. She was united with the Methodist Church in early childhood. Mrs. Aagard resided in Greenwood county since 1905. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. S. L. Chase, was held from the Baird Funeral Home Tuesday, March 26, at 2:00 p. m. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Contributed by Gene Gant OneCeltic@AOL.Com Clair V. Curry Unknown Source - October 1980 Madison - A native of Madison, Clair Vincent Curry, died Oct. 15 (1980) at his home in Phoenix, Ariz., where he had lived since 1964. He moved there from Garden City, where he had been associated with the Jones Cattle Company. He also had been the owner of a grain elevator in Tribune and served for two years as a representative to the Kansas State Legislature from Greeley County in the 1940's. Before going to western Kansas, he worked for a time at the Emporia State Bank in Emporia and at a bank in Texas. Mr. Curry was married to Viola Lantz on June 19, 1924, and she died in 1968. In recent years, Mr. Curry had been cared for by his sister-in-law, Hazel Lantz, who survives. Other survivors are five nephews and nieces, Fred and H. C. Curry of Madison, Evelyn Reno of Eureka, Nellie Farthing of Olpe and Marjorie Gunn of Versailles, Mo. Services in the Wilson Funeral Home in Madison will be held Saturday at 2 P.M., and burial will be in Blakely Cemetery. A memorial fund, not yet designated, will be established. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home. Contributed by hollandj@midkan.com (James Holland) Isaac Wyant Isaac Wyant was born in Hamilton County, Indiana, April 13, 1842, and died September 1, 1913, aged 71 years, 4 months and 19 days. He was married to Margaret Wertz August 28, 1866. To this union eight children were born, seven of which survive. He leaves to morn his loss, his beloved wife, two sons, Ora who lives at Eldorado, Kansas, and Charles of Jackson, Michigan; five daughters, Mrs. Amanda Dougherty of Canton, Oklahoma, Mrs. Mattie Dunn of New Meadows, Idaho, Mrs. Maggie Latta of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Mrs. Pearl M. Evans of Butler, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Ella Daily of Eldorado, Kansas. In the spring of 1870, he came to Jefferson County, Kansas, and in September 1871 located on the farm northeast Of Severy where he lived until his death. He was a member of Severy A. O. U. W. Lodge which had charge of the services at the cemetery. He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting in 1861, in Co. D 12th Indiana Volunteers and serviced over two years for his country. He joined the U. B. Church in 1886 and died in the faith. Mr. Wyant was first taken sick last January and had been ailing ever since, though able to be up and about most of the time. He was taken down again on Tuesday August 26 and gradually grew worse until death came Monday September 1st at 3:45 P.M. Funeral services were conducted at the Wyant home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. G. H. Dicks pastor of the United Brethern Church. Interment was in Twin Groves cemetery. Contributed by kpsw@att.net CLINTON O. BARRIER EUREKA HERALD, January 15, 1987. page 4 Clinton Oscar Barrier, 74, Eureka, died Wednesday, January 7, 1987 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Wichita. Barrier, the oldest son of Earl Ernest and Ernestine Claydean Briggs Barrier, was born in Wichita on May 6, 1912. In 1920 he moved with his parents to a farm 12 miles northwest of Eureka. Eight years later the family settled here, where Barrier worked in the trucking business with his father. On October 16, 1931, Barrier married Catherine Simmons in Eureka. She survives. Barrier enlisted in the Army in February 1944 and remained in the service until he was honorably discharged in December 1945. He then returned here and went to work for himself as a paperhanger and painter. In 1958 Barrier opened Barrier Davis Pain Store, which he operated for nine years. After closing his business, he worked as a self-employed painter until his retirement. Additional survivors are two sons, Carl and Glenn, both of ElDorado; two daughters, Evelyn Walford, Emporia, and Sharon Woods, ElDorado; a sister, Norma Jean Montgomery, Yuba City, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Kathy Seaman and Stephanie Craver, both of Atlanta, Ga., J.L. Walford, Grand Island Neb., Terrie Scott, Emporia, and Carla Barrier, Shannon Barrier, Eric Barrier, Gregg Woods, and Rebecca Woods, all of ElDorado; and seven great-grandchildren. Barrier was preceded in death by two sons, a brother and a sister. The funeral service was held at Campbell Funeral Home in Eureka the afternoon of Saturday, January 10, 1987. Dr Gilbert Daniel, pastor of the Christian and Congregational Church, officiated. Interment was in the Barrier Cemetery northwest of here. Memorials have been established to the Christian and Congregational Church Building Fund and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2712. Contributed by gbarrier@fn.net SIDNEY GRANT JOHNSON Sidney Grant Johnson, youngest son of Andrew and Elizabeth Ann Johnson, was born June 16, 1868, near Lima, Ohio. In 1869 he with his parents came to Carroll County, Mo., locating near the town of Norborne. His father passed away in 1871 leaving the mother and older brothers and sisters to look after the family. In 1880 he came to Greenwood county, Kansas, in company with his mother and brother, Dick, locating on a farm near Piedmont, and has lived in and near this vicinity since that time. On December 13, 1893, he was married to Minnie May, of near Piedmont, kansas. To this union was born one son, W. H. Johnson who survives. His wife, Minnie, passed away in May, 1912. Some time later he was married to Anna Polquist, of Severy, who died in June, 1934. On October 10, 1935, he married Mrs. Tressa DeVier, who survives. She gave him good care and was a real companion to him during his protracted illness. He passed away at his home south of Severy, October 2, 1942, aged 74 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was a kind husband and father and loving grandfather, a respected citizen and will be missed by his many friends. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, of the home; one son, W. H. Johnson, and Mrs. Johnson, Piedmont; five grandchildren, Cpl. Ernest Johnson with Uncle Sam's army, now in Alaska; Mrs. Herman Wade, Wichita; Mrs. Harold Edwards, Eureka; Irene and Bill Johnson, Piedmont; also five great-grandchildren, Rex, Larry and Garry Wade, frances Irene and Willa Florine Edwards; two brothers, I. A. Johnson, Fall River, and W. R. Johnson, near Climax; also nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 4th, at 2:30p.m. from the Maben Funeral Home, with Rev. Landon officiating. Burial was in South Lawn cemetery, Severy. Contributed by MightyStJo@aol.com ISAAC COOPER MAY Isaac Cooper May, son of John and Eliza Rutter May, was born on a homestead in Greenwood County near Piedmont, Kansas on June 2, 1876 and departed this life in the Fulmer Convalescent Home in Dodge City, Kansas on October 12, 1957 at the age of 81 years, four months and ten days. His early life was spent on the home place. He was united in marriage to Carrie C. Gilleland, on February 16, 1904 at Piedmont. In November of 1904 he brought his bride to a farm in Pawnee County, Kansas. Nine children came to bless their home. In October, 1928, the family moved to a farm east of Ulysses, Kansas, which continued to be his home until the time of his death. Here, on February 16, 1954, after a half-century of wedded bliss with its sunshine and its shadow, he, with his beloved companion, celebrated their golden wedding. He was a devoted and faithful husband and father, a friendly and helpful neighbor. In young manhood he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Methodist Church at Piedmont, Kansas. Later, with his family, he transferred his membership to the Methodist Church at Ulysses. Those who survive him are his surviving wife, Carrie; five daughters; Mrs. Jennie Curnitt, Eureka, Kansas; Mrs. Helen McGillivray, Los Alomos, N.M.; Miss Margaret Ellene May, Bremerton, Washington; Mrs. Charlotte Dick, Dodge City, Kansas; Mrs. Dorothy Dean Tredway, Houston, Texas; four sons, Thomas of the home; Clarence, Las Animas, Colorado; Oscar, Portland, Oregon; and John Eldon, Port Orchard, Washington. A brother, Harry May, of Howard, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Ida Aikens, whose home has been at Mound Valley, Kansas; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. Contributed by MightyStJo@aol.com ANNA HULL ANNA JOHNSON Anna Irene Hull, 58, of Hutchinson died September 27, 1991 in Wichita. She was born December 26, 1932 in Eureka the daughter of William Henry and Florence Hillman Johnson. She had been a resident of Hutchinson since 1953. On February 4, 1951, she married Billy D. Hull at Piedmont. Survivors include her husband of the home, one son, Steven, of Norwich, one daughter, Lynda Barr of Galva; mother Florence Johnson-Key of Colwich; brother Grant of Wichita; sister Vola Hotvedt of Wichita; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held Monday, September 30 at 2 p.m. at the Elliott Mortuary in Hutchinson with Brad A. Richardson officiating. Interment was in Fairlawn Cemetery in Hutchinson. Contributed by MightyStJo@aol.com Carl W. Garner El Dorado Times Online - May 10, 1999 Carl William Garner, 92, of rural Piedmont, died at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Saturday, May 8, 1999. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, at the Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home in Eureka with the Rev. Don Harper, pastor of the Piedmont United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery in Piedmont. He was born July 2, 1906, near Holton, in Jackson County, to William Henry and Martha (Herde) Garner. The family moved west of Eureka when Carl was 3 years old and in 1913, they moved to the family farm north of Piedmont, where Carl remained until ill health caused him to move to Eureka. He attended North Maple grade schools and was a graduate of Piedmont High School in the class of 1925, and later attended Wichita Business College. On Nov. 21, 1933, he married Viola Mae Wilkinson at Olathe. They made their home in the Piedmont community on the family farm. He was a farmer and rancher and had served on the school boards of North Maple and Piedmont Schools. He was also an active member of the Severy Coop and Farm Bureau and held membership and served on committees for the Greenwood County Cattlemen's Association, the Kansas Livestock Association, the Soil Conservation Board and County Extension Board. He was a member of the Piedmont United Methodist Church. Viola preceded him in death on Sept. 8, 1982. He married Helen Mabel Simmons-Seimears on Sept. 20, 1985, at Eureka. They also resided on the farm. She preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 1995. He is survived by a son, Dr. Harold Garner and his wife Patsy of Eureka; three stepsons, John Seimears of Henderson, Texas, Martin Seimears of Garnett, and Frank Seimears of Ottawa; three stepdaughters, Connie Dunnaway of Liberty, Mo., Betty Jo Seimears of Topeka, and Nancy Taylor of Vassar; four grandchildren, Dustin Garner of Irving, Texas, Genell Garner of Columbia, Mo., Gayle Garner of DeSoto, Texas, and Tony Garner of Eureka; two great-grandchildren, Jozie and Casey Garner of Eureka; 18 step grandchildren and 20 step great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice Collinson of Eureka; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials by made to the Piedmont United Methodist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home. Contributed by gbarrier@fn.net J. D. Webb (Joseph Dailey) J. D. Webb Killed Feb. 12 1904 Accidentally Shot Himself Wednesday. Street Commissioner. A Young Man of Eureka Meets with Untimely Death--Was Just Starting for a Hunt.--Funeral This Morning. J. D. Webb fatally shot himself at his home in southeast Eureka by the accidental discharge of a 22 rifle which he was placing in his buggy preparatory to going hunting. He died at 2:30 p. m., Wednesday without having regained consciousness. Wednesday morning, Mr. Webb who was the street commissioner for Eureka City, planned to go to the Charles Couchman place about three miles from town to spend the day hunting. He went to the barn to hitch his horse to the buggy and carried with him his loaded rifle. Going into the shed first, to push out the buggy, in some manner the gun was discharged, the ball striking Mr. Webb in the middle of the forehead. It is probable that as the rifle was being placed in the buggy the hammer struck the whip socket with sufficient force to discharge the gun as it was found lying in the buggy. John Kirk, who lives near the Webb home, and Mrs Webb, mother of J. D. Webb, both heard the report and ran to the barn, where they found young Webb lying unconscious in the buggy shed. He was carried to the house, a distance of about 100 feet. Physicians were immediately summoned, but the victim was beyond human help, and lived but six hours. Joseph Daley Webb was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Webb, of Eureka, with whom he lived together with his two sisters. He was born 32 years, 3 months and 5 days ago. He was a gentleman every inch of him and had the respect and friendship of all who knew him. He was absolutely honest and faithful to duty. As street commissioner he was particularly efficient. He was a member of the Christian church having united with that body about two weeks ago. The funeral services were held at the family residence at 10:30 o'clock this morning conducted by the Rev. G. F. Bradford. The interment was in Greenwood cemetery and was in charge of Ossian Lodge No. 58 Knights of Pythias. Contributed by MrDBarton@aol.com Lillie Webb Lillie Webb dies in Arkansas City, a longtime resident of Eureka, died Jan 24, 1979 in Arkansas City. She resided with a niece there for the past two years. She was born October 11, 1882. Graveside serives were conducted at Greenwood Cemetery Monday, January 29, by Rev. Gilbert Daniel. Contributed by gbarrier@fn.net Florence Beedles Weirshing Weirshing - At the home of the family, in Spring Creek township, Wednesday, December 2, 1896, at 5 o'clock in the morning, Florence, wife of Mr. John Weirshing. Florence Beedles Weirshing was born in New York about 28 years ago. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beedles of this city, and became a resident of this county, with her parents, early in the year 1870. About ten years ago she became the wife of John Weirshing, one of the most prosperous and industrious farmers in Spring Creek township, and to them were born three children, two sons and a daughter, viz: Andrew, Inez and Eddie, aged 9, 7 and 4 years, respectively. The deceased was a noble woman, kind, loving and tender, and her friends were many and sincere. She leaves a bereaved husband, three children, a father and mother, and a brother, William, of Otter Creek township, to mourn the sad and untimely death of a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, and for them, one and all, there is a deep and tender sympathy in every heart. The funeral services were held Thursday morning at the home, so recently made desolate, followed by the interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Contributed by bralph@HiWAAY.net John Wiershing John Wiershing was born on Long Island, New York, March 15, 1871. He died at his home southwest of Eureka, Sunday night June 25, 1911, at 11 o'clock. The family lived for a while in Ohio and Illinois and on March 4, 1871, came to Kansas, locating in Greenwood County. In March, 1886, he was married to Miss Florence Beedles and from this union four children were born, one of which is dead and three are living: Clarence, Donald, Ray, and Otto. Mr. Wiershing was one of the substantial business men of the community, and being public spirited, took an interest in all movements which tended to make his community and country a better place in which to live. His untimely death, which resulted from a blow on the head, an account of which was given in last week's Messenger, is a matter of sincere regret. Besides his family, he is survived by a mother, Mrs. A. Bressner, and two brothers, G.G. and Ed Wiershing. Contributed by bralph@HiWAAY.net