OBITS
"B" SURNAMES
Mrs. Baber Dead
Death Came To A Pioneer Early This Morning
Mrs. Baber Was a Sturdy Christian Woman Who Had Lived in Independence About 40 Years.
Mrs. Asenath Baber, aged 74 years, passed away this morning at 7:15o'clock at her home, 111 West Chestnut street, after suffering for thepast ten days with erysipelas. Mrs. Baber was born in Clark county,Illinois, near Marshall, in 1847.
During the past forty years, she has been a resident of this city whereshe had made a host of friends. She was a good Christian woman, joiningthe Christian church when but a girl. She was kind hearted, upright andever ready to do her part in life. She was loved by all who knewher.
She leaves to mourn her death, one daughter, Mrs. Exa Newland of Tulsa,Two sons, Ed Baber of El Paso, Texas, and Ora Baber of this city. Shehad a host of friends.
The funeral services will be held at the First Christian churchThursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. F.L. Pettit.Interment will be made in Mount Hope cemetery. (Independence DailyReporter ~ Wednesday ~ March 9, 1921 ~ Page 4 ~ Transcribed by JudyMayfield)
BACHMAN, IRENE AUGUSTA
Coffeyville - Irene Augusta Bachman, 81, of Coffeyville, died Tuesday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church withRev. Richard Peckman officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn MemorialPark Cemetery.
Friends can call from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at David W. Barnes Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bachman was born Aug. 17, 1927 at Lahoma, Okla., to Theodore andKatherine (Wienberg) Raasch. The family moved to Valeda in 1938 and shegraduated from Labette County High School at Altamont in 1945.
She married Leonard Bachman on June 4, 1950 at Coffeyville and he survives of the home.
Mrs. Bachman had worked at Condon National Bank and worked from 1979 to 1996 at the Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Priscilla Guild, theCRMC Auxiliary (Pink Lady) and CRC Square Dance Club, and she was avolunteer with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile.
Other survivors include a son, Ronald Bachman, Coffeyville; twodaughters, Lina Cook, rural South Coffeyville, Okla., and CarolWehmeyer, rural Coffeyville and five grandchildren. Memorials can bemade to the CRMC Auxiliary or St. Paul's Lutheran Church. (Taken from acard submitted by AFOFG-AW, death date: October 14, 2008)
BADER, CARL
Obit: Alva & Carl Bader Deaths
H. O. Bader received notice last week of the death of his nephew, AlvaBader, which occurred at his home in Leroy, Kansas, January 2, {1925}at the age of 66. Mr. Bader was the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. John L.Bader and was born in Browning township where his boyhood was spent. Hewill be remembered by older inhabitants of Browning, where he attendedschool. Mr. Bader was also notified of the death of another nephew,Carl, the youngest son of his brother, John L., which occurred December26 {1924}, near his home in Los Angeles. His death was caused by theauto in which he was riding, alone, plunging over a precipice. Apathetic feature of this death was the finding of the body 24 hoursafter the accident occurred, with his terrier dog lying on his breast,guarding his body. This nephew also attended school in Browning butleft here when the family moved to Kansas, when but a small boy.(Submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
BADER, LOUIS ALVA
Obit: Alva & Carl Bader Deaths
H. O. Bader received notice last week of the death of his nephew, AlvaBader, which occurred at his home in Leroy, Kansas, January 2, {1925}at the age of 66. Mr. Bader was the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. John L.Bader and was born in Browning township where his boyhood was spent. Hewill be remembered by older inhabitants of Browning, where he attendedschool. Mr. Bader was also notified of the death of another nephew,Carl, the youngest son of his brother, John L., which occurred December26 {1924}, near his home in Los Angeles. His death was caused by theauto in which he was riding, alone, plunging over a precipice. Apathetic feature of this death was the finding of the body 24 hoursafter the accident occurred, with his terrier dog lying on his breast,guarding his body. This nephew also attended school in Browning butleft here when the family moved to Kansas, when but a small boy.(Submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
BAGBY, IVA M.
Iva M. Bagby, 97, of Independence, died Wednesday (March 8, 2006) at Regal Estate in Independence.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Cheatham (Koger)Cemetery west of Neodesha, with the Rev. Charlotte Coates of theFredonia United Methodist Church officiating.
Friends may visit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.
Mrs. Bagby was born Nov. 19, 1908 in Sequoyah County, Okla., near Long,the daughter of Manie G. and Ethel (Fisher) Jackson. She waseducated in Sequoyah County.
She married Clarence M. Bagby on Sept. 15, 1928 at Fort Smith, Ark.,and they made their home at LaFontaine before moving to Independence in1981. Mr. Bagby died in 1988.
Mrs. Bagby was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Gorton, Chanute, and JoannClifton, Fredonia, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BAGBY, THOMAS K.
Coffeyville – Thomas K. Bagby, 92, formerly of Coffeyville, died Sunday.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the familyreceiving friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Penwell Gabel Graves Chapelin Coffeyville.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Restlawn Memorial ParkCemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.
Mr. Bagby was born on April 18, 1912 to Cleve and Ethel Bagby inHollowell. After graduation from Labette County Community High Schoolin 1931, he managed a Texaco Star Service Station in Coffeyville.
He married Ella C. Hansen in Joplin, Mo., on April 30, 1939 and she died in 1972. His second wife, Ruth Sousae, died in 1992.
Mr. Bagby worked in sales for Jenson Brothers Manufacturing from 1939through 1942. During WWII he moved inside to the machine shop and afterthe war returned to traveling sales until 1952. He then went to work asa machinist for the Continental Can Company until 1966. At that time hereturned to Jenson Bros until his retirement in 1982.
Surviving are a son Dr. Thomas K. Bagby, Jr., two daughters, KarenFinkeldei and Sarah Sanders, six grandchildren and sixgreat-grandchildren and two sisters Ila Freeman and Gladys Martin.(Unknown Newspaper, died April 10, 2005, transcribed by FOFG-AW)
BAGGETT, WAYMON JOHN
Waymon John Baggett, April 15, 1927 - April 24, 2008, John passed awayunder hospice care surrounded by his family. John is survived by hiswife of 50 plus years, Donnell Baggett. John and Donnell had threebeautiful children and five grandchildren. Daughters, Brenda LynnSprengeler and Robin Renee Reynolds; Son Christopher Ryan Baggett,Daughter in law Marie Baggett; Grandchildren: Pvt 2nd Class Cody RyanReynolds, McKinsey Reed Reynolds, Chelsey Ann Sprengeler, Jadyn LynnBaggett and Jonathan Christopher Baggett.
In 1976 John and Donnell returned to Coffeyville to raise theirchildren as co-owners of the family business the EconoMart. After manygreat years of living and working in Coffeyville they moved to theDenver, Co. area where they have enjoyed their lives in the midst ofthe beautiful Rocky Mountains.
Memorial service to be held Sunday April 27, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Coffeyville First Baptist Church.
A private ceremony to celebrate the scattering of John's ashes will follow the ceremonial service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice Care ofBoulder and Broomfield counties, 2594 Trailridge Drive E., Lafayette,Co. 80026. (Taken from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BAILEY, DORA L.
Dora L. Bailey, 89, of Coffeyville, died Saturday April 27, 1996 in Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Calvary Cemetery ofCoffeyville. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.until 9 p.m. on Monday at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns-Edgewood Chapel to signthe guest register. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at thefuneral home.
Biographical information will appear in Tuesday's Coffeyville Journal. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BAILEY, EVERETT L.
Cherryvale – Everett L. Bailey, 68, of Cherryvale, died Sunday eveningat Mercy Hospital in Independence where he was admitted a short timeearlier.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Potts Chapel ofCherryvale with the Rev. Wayne Hett, Riverside Southern Baptist Church,Independence, officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Friends may call from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Bailey was born June 28, 1934 at Thayer, the son of Homer and Ruth(Greve) Bailey. He grew up and attended rural school at Thayer.
He worked for a time at Dodson Manufacturing Co in Wichita. He laterwas self-employed as a silo builder and was involved in livestock andmerchandise.
He married Dorothy Ann Humphrey on July 10, 1959 at Tulsa, Okla. She survives at the home.
He was a member of the Eagles Club of Cherryvale, the national Rifle Association and the North American Fishing Club.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Bailey is survived by a son, Troy Bailey,Cherryvale; a daughter, Kim Holt, Clearwater, a brother, Howard Bailey,Chanute; a sister, Lucille Studebaker, California; four grandchildrenand two great-grandchildren. (Newspaper unknown, died March 17, 2003,transcribed from a card submitted by AW)
BAILEY, MARGIE BELLE FOX
Margie Belle Fox Bailey age 72, died Friday, May 14, 2004 at her home in Caney, Kansas.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in thesanctuary of the United Methodist Church in Caney, Kansas with ChaplinDois Nix of Hynes Memorial Hospice of Coffeyville, Kansas officiating.Services are under the direction of Walker-Brown Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bailey was born on October 31, 1931 in West Plains, Missouri toLehman W. and Alice Mae (Nelson) Fox. She was raised in West Plainsuntil the family moved to the Independence area in 1945. She attendedschool at Maple Grove and Independence High School graduating in 1949.She married Kenneth Knisley on January 29, 1949 in Salem, Arkansas.They were divorced in 1965. In 1967, she married Robert Bailey and theydivorced in 1974. Margie resided in West Plains, Missouri in the early70's then moved to Tulsa and was employed with Tulsa Screw Products asa machinist until 1989. She then was associated with St. FrancisHospital in the surgery department as a dispatcher. She then moved toBartlesville in 1989 and then moved to Caney, Kansas in 2001 where sheremained until her death.
Margie was preceded in death by her parents, her oldest brother DonnieFox (1932-1952) and youngest brother Delbert Dale Fox (1938-2004).
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Vickie Lynne (Knisley)and Fred Hinkle of Caney, Kansas one grandson Fred Hinkle, II of Caney,Kansas, two brothers Robert "Bob" Nelson Fox of Caney, Kansas and JerryFox of Marion, Indiana, three nephews Bob Fox II of Pratt, Kansas,Jerry Dale Fox of Copan, Del Rat Fox of Dewey and two nieces JanetHobson and family of Bartlesville and Kristy Fox of Tulsa, Oklahoma.(Submitted by Kristy Fox)
BAILEY, SAMUEL
Samuel Bailey Dead
He Had Lived in Independence for 35 years - Was 84 years of Age.
Samuel Bailey of 712 Andre street, died at his home yesterday afternoonat 1:35 o'clock following an illness of rheumatism. Mr. Bailey waseighty-four years old. He is survived by his wife, Emma Bailey; oneson, William Bailey of Napa, California; and one daughter, Mrs. JohnDeigen, of Cour D'Alene, Ohio.
Mr. Bailey has lived in this city, for the past thirty-five years,having come here from Michigan. He was a popular man with all who knewhim.
Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30o'clock, conducted by Rev. Pettit and burial will be in Mount Hopecemetery. (Independence Daily Reporter ~ Thursday ~ April 1, 1920 ~Page 1 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BAIRD, CHARLES E.
Charles E. Baird, 84, of rural Edna, died at 9:08 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 15, 1994) in Arkhaven Nursing Home of Altamont.
Mr. Baird was born Dec. 31, 1909, in Hackberry Township near Bartlett,to Harry M. and Anna (Nickel) Baird. He graduated from LabetteCounty Community High School in Altamont in 1928. He was a farmerwho lived in Hackberry Township all his life.
On June 30, 1934, he married Orpha Summers in Caney. She survives at the home.
Mr. Baird was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Bartlett, the IOOFat Bartlett, had served as a school board member, and waspast-president of the Bartlett Co-op Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Marlyn Kay Johnston of Coffeyville; onebrother, Perry, of Chetopa; one sister, Mable Ellison of Oswego; twograndchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Bath Funeral Home ofAltamont, with burial in Lake Creek Cemetery. Friends may callfrom 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
The family has suggested memorials to the Bartlett United Methodist Church. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BAKER, ANITA MAE
CHERRYVALE --- Anita Mae Baker, 91, of Cherryvale, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at 5:15 p.m. at the Cherryvale Care Center.
Graveside services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery.
Friends may call at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday.
Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Baker was born July 10, 1913 in Pueblo, Colo., to Fred and Flossie(Rowand) Paxson. The family moved from Pueblo when she was aninfant, and she attended schools in the Cherryvale community.
On Feb. 14, 1938, in Olathe, she married Howard C. Baker, and he preceded in death.
There are no immediate survivors. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BAKER, DOROTHY
Dorothy Mae Baker, 70, of Cherryvale, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2001) at St. John's Regional Medical Center of Joplin.
Mrs. Baker was born Jan. 18, 1931 in Neodesha to Elias "Sonney" andEdith (Fender) Tice. She grew up and attended schools mainly inWichita. She mvoed to Cherryvale in 1969.
On Dec. 24, 1956, she married Melvin L. Baker in Oklahoma. he survived at the home in rural Cherryvale.
Mrs. Baker was a social worker for SEK-CAP where she started Meals onWheels in Montgomery County. She also started the Senior CitizensCenter in Cherryvale and Coffeyville while working for SEK-CAP.Most recently she had been a social worker for Four County MentalHealth.
She was also a volunteer for the Cherryvale Rural Fire Department, anda reserve with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department. Shewas a member of the Church of Christ in Cherryvale.
Survivors inalso include four daughter, Peggy Loessim of Albuquerque,N.M., Sherry Daugherty of Aransas Pass, Texas, Jeannie Shull ofCherryvale, and Becky Cavaness of Farmington, Ark.; two sons, ButchBaker of Independence and Kenny Baker of Thayer; 15 grandchildren; twobrother, Floyd Tice of Flippin, Ark., and Gary Tice of Cherryvale; andtwo sistersm, Maxine Trefethan of Topeka and Donna Carnall ofCherryvale.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the FairviewCemetery. Interment will be under the direction of the PottsChapel of Cherryvale.
Friends may call at the Potts Chapel of Cherryvale from 8 a.m. until 1p.m. Monday. The family will receive friends at the funeral homefrom 10 a.m. until noon on Monday.
Memorial remembrances are suggested to the Leukemia. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BAKER, INFANT
An infant child of Carl Baker, and wife died in Cherryvale, Tuesdaymorning, and was buried in the Cherryvale cemetery Wednesday.(Cherryvale Weekly Republican ~ Friday ~ April 22, 1898 ~ Page 2)
BAKER, JAMES LLOYD
CHERRYVALE --- James Lloyd Baker, 72, of Cherryvale, diedSaturday morning (Nov. 5, 1994) at the HCA Wesley Medical Center inWichita. He had been in failing health and died after a shortillness.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the SouthCenter Cemetery southeast of Thayer, with the rev. Kenneth Richards ofNeodesha officiating. Interment will be under the direction ofthe Darling and Burns Chapel. Friends may call at the Darling andBurns Chapel from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The family will receivefriends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, and may beleft with the funeral home, P.o. Box 361, Cherryvale, Kansas 67335.
Mr. Baker was born June 11, 1922, at Filley, Mo., to Lewis Edward andIda Lourene (Swager) Baker. He moved with his family to Kansasand attended rural Thayer schools.
He farmed his entire life in the Thayer and Cherryvale areas, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
On June 5, 1943, he married Helen Thomas at the United Brethren parsonage northwest of Parsons, and she survives at the home.
Other survivors include four brothers, Frank Baker, Tucson, Ariz., JoeBaker, Greeley, Colo., Raymond Baker, Englewood, Colo., and KennethBaker, McMinnville, Ore.; and three sisters, Lourene Dunich, Loveland,Colo., and Doris Coats and Viola Clampitt, both of Cherryvale. (UnknownNewspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BAKER, JAMES WALTER
Cherryvale – James Walter Baker, 78, of Cherryvale, died Thursday nightas a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident nearYates Center.
Cremation has taken place and graveside memorial services will be at 2p.m. Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale with the Rev. GalenMartin of Branson, Mo., officiating.
Potts Chapel of Cherryvale is handling the arrangements and friends may register at the cemetery prior to the service.
Mr. Baker was born Sept. 9, 1925 at Cherryvale, the son of Ralph Andrewand Hazel E. (Ragen) Baker. He graduated from Cherryvale High Schooland then earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University ofKansas. He own Baker Real Estate and Insurance in Cherryvale, andserved as treasurer of the City of Cherryvale for many years.
He married Barbara Anne Whitney on July 18, 1964 at Independence. She died in 1982.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cherryvale, the Cherryvale Masonic Lodge and AARP.
Mr. Baker is survived by two daughters, Lesa Webber and Linda JimBaker, both of Cherryvale; three grandchildren and twogreat-grandchildren. (Newspaper unknown, died February 29, 2004,transcribed from a card submitted by AW)
BAKER, LESLIE P.
CHANUTE --- Leslie P. Baker, 97, Elsmore, died Friday, Nov. 18, 1988,at Bethesda Nursing Center in Chanute, where he had been a resident fortwo weeks.
He was a service contractor for oil and gas wells before he retired.
He was born Aug. 25, 1891, in McLean County, Ky., the son of Letcherand Etta (Jarnigan) Baker. He lived in the Elsmore community inAllen County most of his life.
He was married to Coral Fern Dewey June 12, 1912, in Chanute. She died Oct. 30, 1966.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth D. Baker of Houston, Texas; twodaughters, Elnora Adams of Parsons, and Margaret Myers of Elsmore;seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; agreat-great-granddaughter; a half-brother, Carol Smith of Neosho, Mo.;and a half sister, Julia McGhee of Mesa, Ariz.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Johnson Mortuary in Chanute,with R. T. Bolling officiating. Burial will be in ElmwoodCemetery at Chanute. Memorial contributions may be made to theAmerican Lung Association. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by OFOFG ~Date of Death: Nov. 18, 1988)
BAKER, MARGIE MAXINE
OVERLAND PARK – Margie Maxine Baker, 72, died Thursday at her home.
Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at McGilley & Hoge Chapel withgraveside services at 4 p.m. in Harrisonville Cemetery near Tyro.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 6700 AntiochRoad, Suite 100, Merriam, Kansas 66204-1200 or to the Shriners Hospitalfor Children, 2001 S. Lindburgh Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63131.
Mrs. Baker was born May , 1930 in Independence, to Everett and Leatha(Bloom) Watson. She had lived in this area for the past 52 years,coming here from Roseburg, Ore.
She married Billy C. Baker on July 6, 1956, and he survives.
Mrs. Baker had worked as a beautician and seamstress.
Other survivors include a son, John K. Baker of the home and a sisterJoann M. Keifer, Leavenworth, Wash. (Paper Unknown - submitted by TheMonument Shop - Coffeyville, Kansas)
BAKER, PAUL WALTER
Paul Walter Baker, 74 of Wayside, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his home.
He was born April 20, 1935 in rural Fredonia, Kansas to Jay and Bernice(Hale) Baker. He attended grade school in Caney before graduatingfrom Havana High School in 1953.
He enlisted in the United States Army in 1960 serving in active dutyuntil being honorably discharged in 1961. He was a member of the KansasNational Guard until 1992, serving his country for over thirty years.
On November 10, 1963 he married Anita Stout in Coffeyville,Kansas. They later moved to Wayside where they have lived fortwenty-eight years. He was a life-long Montgomery County resident.
He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for thirty years as a mechanic until he retired in 1997.
He was very active in the Montgomery County 4-H programs as well asFFA, he also enjoyed working, haying, going to any kind of fair withthe grandkids, especially the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. Healso was an inventor.
Survivors include his wife Anita of the home in Wayside, Kansas; onedaughter, Tammie Doub of Bolton, Kansas and one son, Tim Baker also ofBolton, Kansas; two brothers, Dale Baker of Independence, Kansas andKeith Baker of Neodesha, Kansas; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at theBolton Friends Church in Bolton, KS with Pastor Grady Millerofficiating. Burial will be in the Harrisonville Cemetery southof Bolton.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the MontgomeryCounty F-H Premium Livestock Sale and memorials may be left in care ofthe David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline, Coffeyville,Kansas 67337.
David W Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BALDAUF, PAULINE H.
Coffeyville – Pauline H. Baldauf, 85, of Coffeyville, died Friday at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla.
Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at Graves Funeral Home from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials are suggested to the Coffeyville Animal Shelter and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Baldauf was born March 21, 1919 in Coffeyville to Richard and Lottie (Taylor) Benton. She attended Coffeyville schools.
Survivors include a daughter, Paula Newman, Coffeyville; two brothers,Noble Benton, and Rick Benton, both of Coffeyville; and a sister,Mildred Harris, Coffeyville. (Unknown Newspaper, died April 2, 2004,transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BALDWIN, BEUFORD E.
Beuford E. Baldwin, 53, of Parsons, a retired locomotive engineer for the Katy Railroad died Tuesday at his home, 3000 Stevens.
Mrs. Baldwin found him ill when she returned home from work. He wastaken by ambulance to the Labette County Medical Center where he waspronounced dead at 2:05 p.m.
Baldwin came to Parsons in 1941 to work for the Katy. He was employedas an engineer until he retired in 1967 because of his health.
He was born on May 17, 1921 at Republic to Jesse A. and Jessie CureBaldwin. He grew to manhood in that area and attended Republic HighSchool. He and Esther R. Redburn were married in Dennis on Aug. 3, 1944and have lived in the Parsons and Dennis area most of their marriedlife.
They lived in Muskogee, Okla., from 1950-55. In February this year, Mrs. Baldwin purchased the Likins grocery in Dennis.
Baldwin was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dennis, MuskogeeLodge 28 AF&AM, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and theNational Assn. of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees.
Also surviving are one son, U. S. Army Capt. Larry G. Baldwin,stationed in Hoenfeld, Germany, one daughter, Mrs. Connie Britton ofWhite Sands, N. M.; two grandchildren, one brother, the Rev. W. A.Baldwin of Topeka, and one sister, Mrs. Alwilda Ross of Red Cloud, Neb.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Dennis Church with theRev. Elbert V. Nelson officiating and burial will be in FairviewCemetery near Cherryvale.
The family will receive friends from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at theBurris-Wall Funeral Home. (The Parsons Sun, Wednesday, April 16, 1975,page 10)
BALDWIN, ESTHER R. - November 9, 1997
PARSONS - Esther R. Baldwin, 72, of Parsons, formerly of Cherryvale,died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday at the Elmhaven West Nursing Home in Parsons,She had been in failing health. Services wilol be at 2 p.m. Friday atthe Dennis United Methodist church with the Revs. Elbert Nelson andKaren Jeffcoat officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery inCherryvale. The family will receive friends at the Carson-Wall FuneralHome in Parsons From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials are suggestedto the Dennis
United Methodist Church or the Parsons Alzheimer's Support Group. Mrs.Baldwin was born on March 28, 1925, in Cherryvale to Claude B. andStella M. (Randolph) Redburn. In 1938, the family moved from Cherryvaleto McCune, where she graduated from McCune High School. She alsoattended Pittsburg State University. She served as office manager for13 years at the former Fred Ronald Manufacturing Co. Later, she wasemployed in the office at Glass Tec Co., J and P Products and LabetteCounty Medical Center. She also worked part-time as a clerk at theTownsman Motel. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. On Aug3, 1944, she married Beuford E. Bldwin in Dennis. He died in 1975.Survivors include a son. Larry Baldwin, El Paso, Texas, a daughterConnie Britton, Wrightsville, PA.; a sister Ruth Mathis, Parsons; sevengrandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (Submitted by Freda Webb)
BALDWIN, MARY J.
Services for Mary J. Baldwin, 87, of 313 E. 5th, Cherryvale, will beconducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Cherryvale,with the Rev. Lex Fox officiating. Interment will be in FairviewCemetery.
Friends may call at the Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home in Independencefrom 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, and at the First Baptist Church,Cherryvale, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday. Memorials aresuggested to the First Baptist Church in Cherryvale.
Mrs. Baldwin died Friday (Dec. 31, 1993) at 3:30 a.m. at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
She was born Aug. 23, 1906 at Cherryvale, to Elmer and Josephine(Powell) Locke. IN 1924 she married Odie Baldwin and he died in1957.
Mrs. Baldwin worked for Master Breeder hatchery in Cherryvale for 25years. She graduated from Cherryvale High School and was a memberof the First Baptist Church.
The only survivors are several cousins. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BALL, LULA BELL
Coffeyville – Lula Ball, 79, of Coffeyville, died Thursday in Coffeyville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-BrunsChapel with Pastor Jamie Regis officiating. Burial will be in RestlawnMemorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from noon until 9 p.m.
Mrs. Ball was born July 13, 926 in Parker to William and Margaret (Powers) Ellison. She attended schools in Coffeyville.
On May 18, 1947 she married Clyde Ball in Columbus, and he preceded her in death.
Mrs. Ball worked at the ammunition plant and later as a CAN at Golden Age Nursing Home.
She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include a son, Clyde Ball, Dearing; two daughters, Mary LouBell, Olathe and Mary Ann Bennett; a sister, Mary Berg, Whittier,Calif.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. (UnknownNewspaper, died April 20, 2006, transcribed by FOFG-AW)
BALLARD, SARAH
Her Charred Body Found By Fireman Early This Morning at the Home ofG.G. Ernsberger -- Explosion Of Gas Caused Fire -- A Terrible Affair.
Lying in her bed in the front of room of the home of G.G. Ersnberger,her son-in-law, 305 South Tenth street, the charred body of Mrs. SarahBallard, aged 83 years, was found at 2 o'clock this morning byVolunteer Fireman August Etzold and Police Captain Albert Barnett. Thevenerable lady met death by fire, caused by an explosion of gas in herroom.
When the fire department arrived at the Ernsberger home, it seemed thatthere was fire in every room of the house. There was a strong odor ofgas and the front of the house, facing toward the east, was blown outof shape. The explosion was terrific as one corner of the house wastown away entirely.
No one seems to know how the explosion took place under the house.However, this part of the fire will probably always be a mystery. Theboys could find no piping that looked like it had been damaged by anexplosion.
Mr. Ernsberger and his family barely escaped with their lives. He, hiswife and two daughters were sleeping up stairs. when they were thrownfrom their beds by the force of the explosion, they ran for safety.
Mrs. Ernsberger’s first thought was for her mother and she opened thedoor of her sleeping room, leading to the stairway to the rooms below.There she was met by the fierce falmes and was badly burned. Heryoungest daughter was also burned.
Mr. Ernsberger and his family then made their escape by a rearstairway. Mr. Ernsberger got his clothes and the remainder of thefamily ran to the home of Elmer Page, next door, in their night clothes.
By this time the fire department was on the scene and a stream of waterwas playing on the house. The boys fought the flames in every directionand soon had the fire under control.
They had been there some time when an exclamation from Mr. Ernsbergercaused a chill to run over the whole group. "My God: Mother must be inthat front room," he said.
"Dutch" Etzold grabbed a lantern and rushed past the crowd of peoplewho stood like they were paralyzed. He was followed by Chief Foster,Captain Burnett and Undertaker Jackson, who lives two doors south ofthe Ernsberger home. There in the southwest corner of the room theyfound the charred body. It could not be recognized, other than that themen knew it was a human body.
Mrs. Ballard lay on her back and the fire had burned off one of herarms and one of her legs. Her hair was all burned off and the face wascharred in a frightful manner. The position of the body when foundshowed that had been no struggle at all. She was evidently killed bythe explosion, or sufficated by the gas. It was almost impossible forthe men to remain in the room for some time.
The discovery of the body of Mrs. Ballard seemed to cast a gloom overall were there. It was a terrible affair. An ambulance, was called andthe body removed to the undertaking rooms of the Walters-HuddyFurniture company.
Dr. Shelton was called and arrived soon afterward in his automobile. Heis caring for Mrs. Ernsberger. She was in a serious condition from theshock last night, but is better today.
The connection of the gas in the room occupied by Mrs. Ballard, waswith a rubber hose. The firemen, thought today that this might havebeen responsible for the escaping gas. These are dangerous and ChiefFoster says they cause many fires.
The inside of the house is practically a total loss from fire andwater. When the department arrived, the flames were coming out from thefront of the house and mostly from the room where Mrs. Ballard wassleeping.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernsberger have had much trouble lately. They lost adaughter a short time ago and there have been other deaths in thefamily. They have the sympathy of a large number of friends. Mr.Ernsberger is a carpenter and one of the good citizens of Independence.(The Evening Star, Wednesday, October 13, 1909, page 1, transcribed byJudy Mayfield)
BALLEW, LARRY T.
Cherryvale – Larry T. Ballew, 65, of Cherryvale, died Thursday at his home in Cherryvale.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Potts Chapel inCherryvale with the Rev. Steve Butler officiating. Burial will be inFairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.
Visitation hours will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today with the familyreceiving friends from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Ballew was born Dec. 22, 1943 in Independence to Thurman and Madge(Kerrns) Ballew. He grew up in Cherryvale and attended schools there.
Larry worked for Nu-Wa Industries for 30 years in Chanute as a cabinet setter.
Survivors include one daughter, Marcy Brooks, Cherryvale; one brother,Jerry Ballew of Cherryvale and five grandchildren. (Newspaper Unknown,died: July 2, 2009, transcribed by FOFG-AW)
BANKES, MYRTLE HARLOW
Died
Mrs. J.W. Bankes, who has been a sufferer from typhoid fever for thepast eight weeks, passed away at her home on West Pine streetyesterday. The funeral services were conducted this afternoon by Rev.W.H. Miller at 3 o'clock. (Evening Star ~ Monday ~ January 7, 1907 ~Page 8 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BANZET, MELVIN
Melvin M. Banzet, 83 of coffeyville, died Friday, 24 October 2008 atCoffeyville Regional Medical Center. Cremation has taken place andmemorial service will be celebrated at the First United MethodistChurch at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the American HeartAssociation, and they may be left with David W, Barnes Funeral Home inCoffeyville. Mr. Banzet was born August 2, 1925 in Craig County, Okla.,to Charles and Zelma (Miller) Banzet. He attended Grand Mound School.On August 10, 1946 he married Helen Cawley at Altamont. Following theirmarriage they made theire home in Parsons before moving to Coffeyville.Mr. Banzet was a truck driver for Pepsi Cola and Page Milk companybefore going to work for the City of Coffeyville and retiring in 1989.Following his retirement he drove for SEK-CAP for 15 years. Mr. Banzetwas a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Odd FellowsLodge.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Terry L. Banzet,Forsyth, Mo.; a sister Zelma Banzet, Clinton, Mo.; a granddaughter andthree great grandsons. (Submitted by Freda Webb)
BARBER, SILAS - July 30, 1975
Word has been received of the death of Silas F. Barber of Cincinnati,Ohio. He is a former resident of Cherryvale. for many years Barberworked as a rural mail carrier out of the Cheryvale Post Office. Hedied Wednesday, July 30, 1975. Survivors include a sister Mrs. S. F.McClaren., Independence, KS. (Submitted by Freda Webb)
BARBER, VIVIAN
Vivian, the infant daughter of Henry and Nellie Barber, died in thiscity last Tuesday morning. The funeral services took place from thefamily residence in the Fifth ward at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon,the remains being interred in Mount Hope cemetery. The afflictedparents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. (Weekly Starand Kansan ~ Independence, KS ~ Friday ~ May 17, 1889 ~ Page 3 ~transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BARKER, ALVIN LAWRENCE (JACK).
Alvin L. (Jack) Barker, age 64, 416 S. 5th, Cherryvale, was pronounceddead on arrival of natural causes at Mercy Hospital in IndependenceMonday afternoon. He was formerly employed with the Frisco Railroaduntil ill health forced his retirement in August of 1963. On October16, 1909 at Liberty, he was born to Earl and Tempa (Hamblin) Barker.His family came to Cherryvale during his early childhood. On January15, 1938, he and Marcelin J. Benbrook were Married at Cherryvale. Shepreceded him in death on Feb. 18, 1969. Survivors include four sisters,True Holt of Cherryvale, Bernice Butler of Tulsa, Okla., Edith McKainof Casper, Wyo., and Betty Henley of St. Charles, Mo.; one brother,William H. Barker of Albuquerque, N.M.; one step-son, Bill Benbrook ofSan Pablo, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, twobrothers, and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m.Thursday in the Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Anthony Simowitz,pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will bein Cherryvale's Fairview Cemetery. (The Cherryvale Citizen, February 6,1974, page 7, submitted Robert King)
BARKER, EVA ADRIS
Eva Ardis Barker, 90, of Windsor Place Nursing Home, formerly of 603 Waverly Way, died Sunday (Jan. 18, 1998) at Windsor Place.
Mrs. Baker was born June 2, 1907, in rural Independence to Elmer andFreda (VanCleave) Conner. Mrs. Conner was educated in Nebraskaand Holcomb, and graduated from Independence High School in 1924.She received her degree from Pittsburg State and also one from EmporiaState. She taught school for many years, and was nominated forthe Kansas Teacher of the Year Award.
On Nov. 6, 1939, she married Charles H. Barker in the Conner familyhome. Mr. Barker was in the oil drilling business and also servedas a private in World War II overseas. Mr. Barker preceded hiswife in death on May 10, 1976, in Chanute. They had lived inToronto all of their married life.
Mrs. Barker was a life member of the Golden Star Chapter 173 Order ofthe Eastern Star of Toronto as well as past matron in 1950 and pastworthy matron. She was also a member of the Toronto PresbyterianChurch where she taught classes as well as directing the choir andsponsoring the Girl Scouts.
After the death of her husband, Mrs. Barker moved to Coffeyville in1981 to be close to family members. She joined Trinity UnitedMethodist Church, worked for the Red Cross and was an active member inthe Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.
The Barkers had no children of their own, but raised three boys and one girl, and helped many others.
Mrs. Barker was preceded in death by two of the children she helped raise, three brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include four sisters, Jean E. Edwards of Cleveland, Texas,Margaret L. Driskill of Nowata, Shirley L. Padgett of Sutherlin, Ore.,and Carol G. Ewing of Coffeyville.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Churchwith burial at the Toronto Cemetery in Toronto. Friends may calluntil 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grave FuneralHome Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church or to theAlzheimer's Unit at Windsor Place Nursing Home. Memorials may beleft at the funeral home. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BARKER, IVAN VERNON
Funeral services for Ivan Vernon Barker, who died Easter Sundayafternoon at 3:15 o'clock of diabetes, will be held from the FireBaptized Holiness church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Theservices will be in charge of the Rev. Ralph Wilson. Interment will bein Fairview Cemetery. Ivan Vernon Barker, second son of Earl and TempaBarker, was born three and one-half miles north of Liberty, Kansas,August 11,1911. He was 16 years, seven months and 28 days old at thetime of his death. Besides his parents, the surviving relatives arefive sisters; Mrs. True Holt, Edith, Beuna, Clara and Alice Barker;three brothers, Alvin, Billy and Bobbie, all of this city, and agrandmother, Mrs. Anna Barker of this city. (The Cherryvale Republican,April 9, 1928, submitted by Robert King)
BARKER, MARCELINE (MRS. ALVIN)
Mrs. Alvin (Marceline) Barker, 59, Fredonia, a former resident of thiscity, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1969, in St. Margaret's hospital inFredonia where she had been a patient since Feb. 12. Death wasattributed to a heart attack. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Drew Holtand Mr. Holt of this city. Mrs. Barker was born Oct 25, 1909, atLatham, the daughter of George and Blanche (Bone) Rorabaugh. She wasmarried Jan. 15, 1938 to Alvin "Jack" Barker, at Neodesha, whosurvives. She resided in Cherryvale with her step-father and mother,the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hansen, prior to her marriage to Mr.Barker. Surviving with the husband of the home is a son, Billy BobBenbrook of San Pablo, Calif. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.Thursday in the Cason-Knickerbocker Funeral Home in Fredonia. Intermentwas in Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Henley ofSt. Charles, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Butler of Tulsa and Mr. andMrs. Drew Holt, were among relatives attending funeral services. Theyleft Saturday after visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Drew Holt.Mrs. Henley is the former Betty Barker and Mrs. Butler the formerBerniece Barker of this city and are sisters of Mrs. Holt. (TheCherryvale Citizen, February 26, 1969, page 6, submitted annonmyously)
BARKER, ROBERT LYNN SR.
Mrs. Tempa Barker, 509 West Fourth street, received a message lastnight from the war department that her son , Pvt. Robert L. Barker,previously reported missing, was now list as killed in action oninvasion day, June 6. The first message containing the information herson was listed as missing was received last Thursday. He had beenoverseas in Wales since last October serving with the military policedivision and possibly, based on a hint in one of his last letters, wasbeing trained for glider invasion, He was inducted into the army August10, 1942, at Ft. Leavenworth, receiving training at Fort Riley, CampMaxey, Sherman, Tex.; Camp Polk, La., and Camp Pickett, Va. Robert LynnBarker, youngest son of Earl and Tempa Barker, was born in CherryvaleJanuary 31, 1921. He attended Cherryvale public schools, graduatingwith the class of 1939. He was active in school affairs and played onthe basketball team during three years in high school. He was marriedhere on July 3, 1942 to Miss Maxine Mae Cutsinger of Russell. A son,Robert Lynn, now 5 months old, whom Robert had never seen, was born tothem. Mrs. Barker and son are visiting in Russell at the present, butmaintain a home here. Robert is survived by his widow and son; hismother; two brothers, A. L. Barker of Servery and Lt. William Barkernow stationed at Tucson, Ariz.; four sisters; Mrs. Drew Holt ofColumbus, Mrs. LeRoy Butler of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Lloyd McKain ofIndependence and Miss Betty Barker of the home; a grandmother, Mrs.Anna Barker, and an aunt, Mrs. Lela Lett of this city, and numerousother relativesliving away from here. He was preceded in death buy hisfather, one brother, Ivan Barker, and a sister Miss Alice Barker.
Note: Robert Lynn Barker, Sr, is buried at Plot J. Row 4 Grave 23;Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France (The CherryvaleRepublican, June 28, 1944, page 1, submitted Robert King)
BARKER, ROSA BELLE
Funeral services for Rosa Belle Barker, 87, of Independence andformerly of Sycamore, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at PottsChapel, with the Rev. Francis Stockton, pastor of Grace Memorial UnitedMethodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in theHarrisonville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday andafter 9 a.m. Tuesday. The family suggests memorials to theSycamore United Methodist Church, and contributions may be left at thefuneral home.
Mrs. Barker died at 7:55 a.m. Friday (April 22, 1994) at MercyHospital, where she had been admitted Thursday. She had been aresident of Meadowbrook Manor nursing center.
She was born March 11, 1907, in Kansas City, Mo., to Johna an Lillie(Pickens) Pickens. She grew up and attended school inGarnett. Following her schooling, she worked for SouthwesternBell Telephone Co.
On Dec. 31, 1928, she married Frank L. Barker in Lawrence. Thecouple had lived in Sycamore since 1931. Mr. Barker died in 1966,and Mrs. Barker moved to Independence in 1982, moving to the nursingcenter in November 1990.
Mrs. Barker was a member of the Sycamore Grange, Sycamore UnitedMethodist Church, Sycamore Home Demonstration United, Sycamore LadiesAid Club and Montgomery Democratics Club.
Surviving are one son, Harry L. Barker, Independence; four daughters,Helen Truitt, Caney, Rosalie Sturgeon, Dearing, Frankie Swango, Grove,Okla., and Martha Dawson, Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Roy Pickens,Yuma, Ariz.; two sisters, Dorothy McDonald, Escondido, Calif.; 10grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; sevenstep-great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Casketbearers for the Tuesday service will be Mrs. Barker's grandsons,Lance Stanislaus, Larry Stanislaus, Kirby Stanislaus, Edward Truitt andGarry Sturgeon. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BARKER, TEMPA MRS.
Mrs. Tempa Barker, 76, a Cherryvale resident since 1911, died Tuesdaymorning October 27, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Butler, inTulsa, Okla., where she had been making her home for some time. Funeralservices were held at 2:30 p.m. today, Thursday, in the Cherryvale FireBaptized Holiness church, Rev. Donald Hazelwood, pastor, and Rev. EldieL. Smith, Independence, were in charge of the services. Interment wasin Fairview Cemetery by the Burns Funeral Home. Mrs. Barker was bornDecember 15, 1887, at Manchester, Iowa, the daughter of Alvy A. andSarah (Uhland) Hamblin. The family moved to the Liberty area in 1894.On June 24, 1905, at Liberty she was united in marriage to Marion EarlBarker. He preceded her in death in 1937. Survivors are four daughters,Mrs. Bernice Butler of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Drew (True) Holt, Fort Scott,Mrs. Lloyd (Edith) Mckain, Overland Park, and Mrs. C. L. (Betty)Henley, Fredonia; two sons, Alvin L. Barker, Fredonia, William H.Barker, Travis Air Force Base, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; 10great-grandchildren; three half sisters; and a half brother. Precedingher in death, in addition to her husband, were a daughter and two sons.(The Cherryvale Republican, October 29, 1964, submitted Robert King)
BARKER, VIRGINIA LEE
Coffeyville - Virginia Lee Barker, 93 of Justin, Texas and formerly of Coffeyville died Thursday in Justin.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Penwell Gabel's Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends can call from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-GabelFord-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m.until 8 p.m.
Mrs. Barker was born Sept. 18, 1915 in Canada Township in LabetteCounty to George and Flora Traxson. She graduated from high school inCoffeyville in 1934.
She married Hubert R. Barker in 1934 in Nowata, Okla., and he later died.
Mrs. Barker was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas.
Survivors include a daughter Virginia Beekman of Gary, Texas, two grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the AmericanCancer Society and they may left with the funeral home. (Taken from acard submitted by AFOFG-AW, death date: Sept. 25, 2008)
BARLOW, GEORGE L.
Death of A Pioneer
G.L. Barlow Passed Away Last Night at Home in This City.
G.L. Barlow, a pioneer resident of this city, died last night at 11:15o'clock at his home 634 South Sixteenth street, from hardening of thearteries. He was 84 years, 3 months and 17 days old and had lived intis section for forty-five years. He is survived by his wife and threedaughters, Mrs. William Ashton, Mrs. James Harmon and Mrs. John Sicks,all living in this city.
Mr. Barlow was well known to all the older settlers of the county. Hewas a very active man up to a year or more ago when he commenced torapidly decline. He was a hard working man in his active days and wasalways held in high regard.
The funeral will take place from the family residence tomorrowafternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The services will be in charge of Rev. F.L.Pettit of the First Christian church. (Independence Daily Reporter ~Saturday ~ January 5, 1918 ~ Page 2 ~ transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BARNARD, JAYDON MICHAEL
Coffeyville – Jaydon Michael Barnard, 3, died Wednesday, June 30, in Wichita.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 at David W.Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, with the family receiving friendsfrom 6 to 8 p.m.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery.
The child was born Jan. 22, 2007 in Bartlesville, Okla., the son ofKyle Jay and Melisa Joann (Haynes) Barnard and they survive at the homein Wichita.
Other survivors include a brother, Blane Lee Barnard, of the home; hisgrandparents, Oma Rita and Papa Mel Laney, both of Wichita, TerryHaynes of Coffeyville, Michael and step-grandmother Vicki Barnard, bothof Branson, Mo., and Tammy Barnard and step-grandfather Michael Hagerboth of Strawberry, Ark., and his great-grandparents, Bill and DorisCollins, of South Coffeyville, Okla.
Memorials can be made out to the funeral home. (Newspaper unknown, died: June 30, 2010, transcribed from a card submitted by AW)
BARNES, LELAND GEORGE
Leland George Barnes, 82, of 416 Tower Drive, Independence, diedSaturday (Oct. 31, 1998) at Mercy Hospital, where he had beenundergoing treatment since Oct. 23.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m.Tuesday at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church under direction ofthe Potts Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Grace MemorialUnited Methodist Church and will be received at the funeral home.
Mr. Barnes was born on Jan. 3, 1916, in Independence to Fairfax C. andLela (Higgins) Barnes. He grew up and attended school inIndependence, graduating from Independence High School and attendingIndependence Junior College. Following his schooling, hebegan working for the Independence Daily Reporter in 1937. OnSept. 11, 1938, he married Norma C. Shrader.
In 1939, he started working for the Coffeyville Journal and worked forthe newspaper until 1942, when he joined the Maritime Service where heserved during World War II.
In 1946, the couple moved to Prescott, Ariz., where he worked innewspaper advertising until 1948. He then joined the Harte-Hanksnewspaper chain, serving as advertising manager for the Corpus Christi(Texas) Caller-Times for 18 years and advertising manager for theAbilene (Texas) Reporter-News until 1973. At that time, he movedto the Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram as classified advertisingmanager, where he served until his retirement in 1985. In 1994,he and his wife moved back to Independence to make their home.
He was a member of the Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, theTri-State Classified Managers Association and the Corpus ChristiAdvertising Club. He was former president of the SouthernClassified Advertising Managers Association.
Survivors include his wife and a sister, Mary V. Sumner, Topeka. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BARNETT, ADA MARIE
Mrs. Ada Marie (Easter) (Wade) Barnett, 94, wife of Dallas EdwinBarnett and an area resident most of her life, died at 11:55 a.m. onWednesday, March 8, 1995, in Dewey, Oklahoma.
Funeral services for Mrs. Barnett were held at 2:00 Friday at thegraveside in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, Kansas. Rev. Ralph O.Dershem was the officiant. Committal prayers and interment weredirected by The Arnold Moore Funeral Service.
Ada Marie Easter was born on August 9, 1900 at Council Grove, Kansas inMorris County. She was the daughter of the late Perry Milton andMary Delilah (Allen) Easter. When she was six years old, shemoved with her family members to a farm in Nowata County, then IndianTerritory. The Easter family farmed there and she began herelementary education in the Nowata community schools. The Eastersmoved to Butler county, Kansas and she attended schools in El Dorado,Ks., and the Douglas, Kansas community schools. She and RobertEarl Wade were married in 1917 at El Dorado, Ks. and they made theirhome at El Dorado and the Douglas county communities where Mr. Wade wasemployed in oil field development as a tool dresser. They movedto the Coon Creek and Caney River Ford communities. Mr. Wadepreceded her in death in 1943 in the Pond Creek area. She andDallas Edwin Barnett were married on July 7, 1945 in Pawhuska,Ok. Mr. & Mrs. Barnett made their home in the Bowring, Ok.community where Mr. Barnett was an employee of the Bowing Board ofEducation until he was retired in 1971. He re-entered two yearsemployment and the Bowing Board of Education, retiring a second time in1973. Mr. Barnett was also associated with the Bill Brown BarnettRanch and the James McKinley Rocking Chair Ranch until his finalretirement in 1985. Mr. & Mrs. Barnett made their retirementresidence at Bowring, Ok. until becoming residents of Pawhuska, Ok.,and Dewey, Ok.
Mrs. Barnett was a member of the Bowring Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Barnett, in addition to her husband, Dallas EdwinBarnett, is one granddaughter, Ms. Edith Kay Sweet, Grenola, Ks.She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. (UnknownNewspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BARNETT, BILLIE G.
Billie G. Barnett, 61, or rural Edna, died early Friday morning (Feb. 10, 1995) in Windsor Place of Coffeyville.
Mr. Barnett was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Altamont to William and Mary(Johnson) Barnett. He grew up in Altamont, but for several yearsat a time lived in such places as White Sands, N.M., the MarshallIslands, North Dakota, New Jersey, Illinois, Charlotte, N.C., andForsyth, Mo. He then returned to Altamont for about four years.
He was an electronic technician for A.T.&T.
Survivors include three sons, Karl of Kansas City, Kan., Kevin of ElPaso, Texas, and Greg of Fargo, N.D.; two daughters, Brenda, ofNaperville, Ill., and Kim Chapman of Coffeyville; three brothers, Bobof Edna, Dick of Altamont and Frankie of Parsons; two sisters, BettyMcCartney of Gainesville, Texas, and Shirley McCormick of Denton,Texas; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother and one grandchild.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Bath Funeral Home ofAltamont, with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery of Altamont.Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.The casket will be closed.
The family has suggested memorials to either the American CancerSociety or Coffeyville Hospice Care. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted byFOFG)
BARNETT, DAVID E.
David E. Barnett, 37, Independence, died Sunday, Coffeyville Regional Medical.
Death was attributed to natural causes.
Services will be held Wedneday at 2 p.m. at the Tyro Christian Churchwith the Rev. David Bancroft officiating. Burial will be in theHarrisonville Cemetery, northeast of Tyro, under the direction ofGraves Funeral Home of Caney.
Memorials have been established for the Ozark Christian College,Joplin, Mo., and the LIncoln Christian College and Seminary, Lincoln,Ill.
David Barnett was born Oct. 4, 1951, at Caney, to James and Lois(Cusick) Barnett. He attended Wayside schools and, in 1969,graduated from Caney Valley High School. He graduated from theOzark Christian College, Joplin, Mo., in 1973.
He served as the minister at the Caney Christian Church for five yearsbefore attending Lincoln Christian College and Seminary at Lincoln,Ill., where he did his graduate work. He then served as thepastor of the Farmington Christian Church, Farmington, Ill.
On June 6, 1981 at Nesconset, N.Y., he married Margaret "Margie" Spicker. She survives at the home.
Also surviving are his parents, Jim and Lois Barnett, of the home; onebrother, James "Jim" Barnett, Copperas Cove, Texas; two sisters,Katherine Hawthorne, Jacksonville, Fla., Hand, Tyro; and hisgrandfather, W. V. Barnett, Mountainburg, Ark. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by OFOFG ~ Date of Death: Nov. 13, 1988)
BARNETT, FRANCIS LEROY
Francis Leroy Barnett, 80, of Ducanville, Ala., died Wednesday (July 1, 1998) at his home.
Mr. Barnett was born May 31, 1918, in Hewins, Kan., to Francis L. andMattie (Cabler) Barnett. He was raised in Hewins where he alsoattended school. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWIIin the South Pacific Theater.
On June 30, 1947, he married Wanda King in Lamar, Colo. They madetheir home in Caney from 1948 to 1953. Mr. Barnett worked as aconstruction superintendent and traveled throughout the UnitedStates. The couple moved to Duncanville in 1966. Mr.Barnett died on Nov. 25, 1993.
Survivors include his son, Freddie LeRoy Barnett of Tuscaloosa; twodaughters, Rita Fern Barnett of Vance, Ala., and Melissa ElaineSherrill of Northport, Ala.; three brothers, Albert Elmo Barnett ofCopan, Okla., Atwood "John" Barnett of Talala, Okla., and DeWayne C.Barnett of Sedan; two sisters, Louie White of Sedan, and Georgia Garnetof Meade, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one son, David W. Barnett, Sr., three brothers; and three sisters.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Graves Memorial Chapel inCaney. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney.Military honors will be provided by V.F.W. Post #6373 of Sedan.Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Graves Funeral Home inCaney. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BARNETT, J. D.
CANEY --- J. D. Barnett, 80, of rural Caney, died Thursday (Dec.28, 1995) at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Ford-Wulf-Bruns EdgewoodChapel in Coffeyville, with burial in Sunnyside Cemetery inCaney. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.today and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Memorials are suggested to theCoffeyville First Baptist Church.
Mr. Barnett was born on March 9, 1915, in rural Hewins to Francis Louisand Mattie Victoria (Cabler) Barnett. He attended the Elginschool system and worked on area ranches and pipeline construction as ayoung man.
He joined the Navy in 1944 and served in the Pacific Theater duringWorld War II. After the war, he worked as an equipment operatorwith the Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. He retired inJune 1970, but stayed active raising livestock.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, life member of Veterans ofForeign Wars Post No. 1022 of Coffeyville, the American Legion Post No.138 of Caney and the American Association of Retired Persons.
He married Sarah Augustine Moore on Jan. 10, 1941, in Sedan. She survives.
He is also survived by a son, James D. Barnett, Coffeyville; adaughter, Jeana D. Barnett, Caney; five brothers, Dallas Barnett,Dewey, Okla., A. E. "Heavy" Barnett, Copan, Okla.; Atwood "John"Barnett, Talala, Okla., Francis LeRoy Barnett, Tuscaloosa, Ala., andDewayne "Barney" Barnett, Sedan; three sisters, Louie Victoria White,Moore Prairie, Sedan, Clara McMillen, Newton, and Georgia Garner, Mead,Okla.; and two grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BARNETT, STEPHEN NEAL “RED”
Stephen Neal “Red” Barnett, 55, Dearing, Kan., died Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Red was born August 24, 1955 in Missouri to Wayne and Helen (Mathes)Barnett. At an early age he and his family moved to Dearing and Red hasbeen a resident ever since. He attended Caney Valley School and was aself employed with his own lawn care service. Red enjoyed shooting agame of pool and social networking on the computer with all hisFacebook friends.
He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Helen Barnett of Dearing; twobrothers, Larry and David Barnett of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a sister, PatRank and her husband, Don of Elkhart, Indiana and several nieces andnephews.
Family and friends will gather at Penwell Gabel Ford Wulf Bruns Chapelon Friday, November 5, 2010, for a visitation from 3 to 5 p.m.(Newspaper Unknown, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BARNETT, VIOLET
Mrs. Violet Barnett, 73, longtime resident of the Altamont area, diedThursday at 12:10 p.m. in the Labette County Medical Center at Parsons.Surviving are two sons; Vernon of Altamont, Ivan of Parsons; fivedaughters, Daqueta Shelly of Hillsboro, Leda Clark of Colorado Springs,Colo., Cleda (Toddy) Hosfelt of Cherryvale, Mona Harris of Parsons, andEsther Johnson of Tehran, Iran; 2 brothers, 5 sisters, 31 grandchildrenand 8 great-grandchildren. (The Cherryvale Citizen, January 10, 1979,page 8, submitted Robert King)
BARNHART, JUANITA HOWARD
Juanita Howard Barnhart, 84, died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2000) at PortArthur, Texas, where she had been living for the past five years.
Mrs. Barnhart was born Feb. 191, 1916 at Beatrice, Neb. To Steven andRebecca Kenworthy. She lived most of her life in Montgomery County.
She was married to Everett Howard. She was employed at various placesover the years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church inCherryvale. After the death of her first husband she married JoeBarnhart in 1984.
Survivors include a son, Church Howard of Port Arthur, Texas; twostepsons, Howard of Golden, Mo., Edward of Arkansas City, fourstepdaughters, Ann Vannoster, of Coffeyville, Mary Oglesby of Peerless,Mt., Ellen Howard of Port Arthur, Judith Grove of Canoga Park, Calif.,seven grandchildren, several step grandchildren, severalstep-great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Barnhart, one daughter.
No services are planned at this time. (Newspaper unknown, died October 21, 2000, transcribed from a card submitted by AW)
BARNHART, KATHY
BARTLESVILLE, OKLA. - Kathy Barnhart, 57, of Bartlesville, died Tuesday at Jane Phillips Medical Center.
Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Walker-Brown Chapel, with burial in Fawn Creek Cemetery at Tyro.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Dearing Christian Church, P. O. Box 306, Dearing, Kansas 67340.
Mrs. Barnhart was born Jan. 16, 1948 in Bartlesville to Jim and Dorothy (Evans) Tayrien. She graduated from Nelogany schools.
She married Rick Barnhart, Oct. 23, 1980 and he survives.
Mrs. Barnhart was active in the Dearing Christian Church and worked in elder care in Bartlesville.
Other survivors include a son, Denny Marling, Caney; a daughter, TammyShambles, Bartlesville; two stepsons, Marlin and Quentin Barnhart, bothof Bartlesville; a stepdaughter, Konlyn, of McKinney, Texas; twosisters, Susan Black, Grove, Okla.; and Vicki Gaines, Okesa, Okla., abrother, Bill Tayrien, Okesa; and 11 grandchildren. (Paper Unknown;Funeral Card ID #: 1216; Name: Kathy Barnhart; Age 57; Date of Death:March 22, 2005; Date of Service: March 25, 2005; Funeral Home:Walker-Brown; Cemetery: Fawn Creek; Location: Tyro, submitted by TheMonument Shop - Coffeyville, Kansas)
BARNHART, NEVADA MAY
Death Came to Mrs. Barnhart Last Night
Mrs. W.C. Barnhart died at her home seven miles northwest of town, at9:30 o'clock last night, after an illness of several months. Death wasdue to cancer.
Mrs. Barnhart was 52 years and 3 months of age. At the age of 16 yearsshe united with the Methodist church and lived a consistent Christianlife. She was known and loved for her many deeds of kindness to herfellow men.
Mrs. Barnhart is survived by her husband and six children all of whomwill be present at the funeral except one son in California. They areCharles O. of Dewey, Mrs. Stella Bryant of Independence, William ofCalifornia, Jessie, LeRoy and Winifred at home.
The funeral service will be held at the Pleasant Dale church 4 1/2miles northwest of town at 10 o'clock tomorrow. Burial will be inCarpenter cemetery near Mortimer. - Cherryvale Journal. (The EveningStar ~ Thursday ~ January 20, 1910 ~ Page 3 ~ Transcribed by JudyMayfield)
BARRAGER, ELIANOR GRACE
Elianor Grace Barrager, 86, of rural Mound Valley, died Saturday at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Potts Chapel with theRev. Michael Bright officiating. Burial will follow at RestlawnCemetery in Coffeyville.
Friends may visit from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Barrager was born June 7, 1919 near Liberty, the daughter of FredDouglas and Mary Leone (Moore) Thompson. She married Charles LeoBarrager on Dec. 3, 1939 in Independence. He died in 2004.
She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. The famiy moved from Liberty to a farm south of Mound Valley in 1947.
Mrs. Barrager is survived by a daughter, Frances Marie Timmons, Auburn;a son, Earl Wayne Barrager, Colwich; 11 grandchildren, 24great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. (Unknown Newspaper,died June 11, 2005, transcribed by FOFG-AW)
BARTEL, NEVA JEAN
Coffeyville – Neva Jean Bartel, 82, of Coffeyville, died Tuesday at Asbury Village.
Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Ford Wulf-Bruns Chapel, with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or theAlzheimer’s Association and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Bartel was born Feb. 17, 1923, in Drumright, Okla.
She married Kermit “Bud” Bartel in Clearwater on Sept. 3, 1945 and hedied in March. The couple owned Edgewood Lanes in Coffeyville.
Mrs. Bartel was a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis McCartney, Coffeyville; a sister,Cora Settsinger, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and two granddaughters.(Newspaper Unknown, died, April 26, 2005, transcribed by FOFG)
BARTLEY, LILLIAN WILLIAMS
Lillian Ellen Williams-Bartley, 93, of Derby, formerly of Caney, died Wednesday Dec. 3, 1997 at the Westview Manor in Derby.
She was born Sept. 8, 1904 to George Washington and Frances May(Hurlburt) Shafer at their farm home east of Caney. Lillian attendedthe Caney schools and graduated from Caney High School in 1922.
On Jan. 7, 1923 she married James Earl Williams, Sr., They made theirhome in Caney except for five years from 1927 to 1932 when they livedin Okmulgee, Okla.
Mr. Williams preceded her in death on Sept 6, 1979. They were living ontheir farm north of Havana where they had resided for 43 years. Whileat Havana, she was an active member of the Havana United MethodistChurch, a member of the Havana U.M.W., the Havana H. D. Unit and theHavana Grange for 40 years.
On Nov. 7, 1981, she married Melvin L. Bartley. They made their home inCaney. In 1990 they moved to the Copperstone Apartments, an independentretirement home in Derby. Mr. Bartley preceded her in death on March 1,1996 in Derby. While in Caney, Mrs. William-Bartley was a member of theCaney United Methodist Church, the Caney U. M. W. and the Eastern Star,Jewel Chapter 105.
In addition to her husbands, Mrs. Williams-Bartley was preceded indeath by one daughter, Jean Ellen Owen, three sisters, and fivebrothers.
She is survived by a son James Earl Williams, Jr., of Mansfield, Ark.;two daughters, Pauline Whitney of Wichita and Virginia Robinson ofNewport, Ore., a brother, George W. Shafer of Caney; 14 grandchildren,15 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandsons, fourstep-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren and one stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Graves Memorial Chapel in Caney with burial in the Havana Cemetery in Havana.
Visitation hours will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. on Monday. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today atthe Graves Funeral Home in Caney.
The family has suggested memorials to the Havana United MethodistChurch. Memorials may be left with the funeral home. (Transcribed froma card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BASS, JEAN ANN
Jean Ann Bass, 48, of Arkansas City and formerly of Caney, died Sunday at her home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Potts Chapel in Independence.
She was born Dec. 5, 1959 in Coffeyville to Jessey E. and Dora "Louise"(West) Casper. She graduated from Caney High School in 1977.
Survivors include three sisters, Ella Mason of Arkansas City, Kay Boyerof Tulsa, Okla., and Rita Eggleston of Kaufman, Texas; a stepdaughterLaFonda McCabe of Rolla and three step grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and can be leftwith the funeral home. (Taken from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW, deathdate: May 25, 2008)
BATES, HANNAH WASHBURN
Mrs. W.A. Bates, a lady about sixty years of age, who resided with herhusband west of the Southern Kansas depot, died yesterday at teno'clock. The funeral took place from the family residence at fouro'clock this afternoon. (Independence Daily Reporter ~ Monday ~ July11, 1887 ~ Page 4 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BATESON, BILLY ESTES
Billy Estes Bateson, 66, of Independence, died Sunday (May 15, 2011) at Regal Estate.
Celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at ZionLutheran Church with Ron Oldenettel officiating. Burial willfollow at the Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call until 8 p.m. today at Potts Chapel of Independence.
Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or Animals With Our Love (AWOL) animal shelter.
Mr. Bateson was born May 9, 1945, in Eureka, the son of Harley EstesBateson and Wilma (Brown) Bateson. He graduated from Eureka HighSchool in 1963.
He earned a bachelor's degree in teaching from Emporia State Universityin 1968, later earning a master's degree from Pittsburg StateUniversity.
He taught industrial arts for 10 years and was involved in writing the state industrial arts curriculum.
He then started Bill Bateson Roofing, a commercial and industrial roofing company.
He married Lydia Boren in 1965. They later divorced.
He married Julie Gosnell on May 17, 2008 and she survives at the home.
Mr. Bateson was a member of NHRA Drag Racing and was an avid drag boatracer, achieving a world record in his class. He was also amember of the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, MelissaHayden, of Hillsboro, Texas, and Miranda Bateson, of Owasso, Okla.; ason, Matthew Bateson, of Independence and two granddaughters. (UnknownNewspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BATTAGLEAR, JAMES EDWARD JR.
Coffeyville – James Edward Battaglear Jr. 47 of Coffeyville died Saturday at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service, Coffeyville.
Mr. Battaglear was born Nov. 10, 1955 at Coffeyville to James Edwardand Dorothy R. (Clawson) Battaglear. He graduated from Field KindleyHigh School in 1973 and joined the United States Marine Corps that sameyear.
Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Coffeyville andattended Coffeyville Community College. He was employed as a concretecontractor for Battaglear Concrete of Coffeyville.
He is survived by his parents James Sr. and Dorothy of Coffeyville,three sons, James E. Battaglear III and Corey Battaglear, both ofCoffeyville and Jeffery Battaglear, Dearing, a daughter, AshleyBattaglear, Coffeyville, three sisters, Marjorie Keys, Wann, Okla.,Vicky Usher, Lenapha, Okla., and Bonnie Grundy, Coffeyville and fourgrandchildren. (Newspaper Unknown, died January 4, 2003, transcribed byPT from a card submitted by AW)
BAUER, ADAM CHANDLER
Adam Chandler Bauer, 26 of Coffeyville, died late Saturday evening Oct. 2, 2004 at St. John’s Medical Center in Joplin, Mo.
Mr. Bauer was born Aug. 23, 1978 in Coffeyville to Richard Dean and Sharon Rae Bauer.
He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, and watching KU basketballand football, and spending time with his nephew, Chase. He graduatedfrom Field Kindley High School in 1996 and earned his associates degreefrom Coffeyville Community College in 2001.
Survivors include his parents, Richard Dean Bauer of Coffeyville andSharon Rae Bauer of Virginia; two brothers, Mitch Bauer of Coffeyvilleand Brad Bauer of Springfield, Mo.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Penwell-Graves Chapel. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Penwell Gabel Graves Chapel.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel.
Memorials can be given to the Coffeyville D. A. R. E. program in careof Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel which is in charge ofarrangements. (Newspaper unknown, transcribed by PT from a cardsubmitted by AW)
BAUGHN, WYONA
Wyona Ruth Baughn, 67, of Caney, died Thursday (Nov. 17, 1994) in her home.
Mrs. Baughn was born Aug. 2, 1927, in Minnesota to Frank and Lilly (Foster) Smith. She attended schools in Minnesota.
In August 1968, she married Walter Baughn. they were married for26 years, when Mr. Baughn preceded his wife in death on Sept. 28, 1994.
Before moving to Caney this year, Mrs. Baughn had lived in Moline for 26 years. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include four sons, William Franklin Meloy of Caney, James LeeMeloy of Chelsea, Okla., Gerald Wayne Meloy of Turlock, Calif., andTimothy Joseph Meloy of Barnsdall, Okla.; one daughter, Nancy RuthTaton of Caney, three brothers, Sherman Smith of Caldwell, Ind., LeeSmith of Napa, Ind., and Ernest Smith of Joplin, Mo.; 16 grandchildrenand nine great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Eugene Meloy, two brothers, and one great-grandson.
Services will be at 2 p.m .Tuesday in the Church of the Nazarene inCaney, with burial in Sunnyside Cemetery. Friends may call at theGraves Funeral Home of Caney from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Thefamily will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BAUNHOFER, GARY DALE
Coffeyville - Gary Dale Baunhofer, 62, of Coffeyville, died Thursday at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Coffeyville Municipal Airport at the south end hanger.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or theAmerican Heart Association and donations may be left with the funeralhome.
Mr. Baunhofer was born June 13, 1945 in Chetopa the son of WilliamCharles and Catherine Vera Pearl (Jacobs) Baunhofer. He graduated fromChetopa High School in 1965.
He joined the United States Army and drove a commissary truck inGermany until his honorable discharge in 1967. He then worked at theKansas Army Ammunition Plant at Parsons.
He married Cheryl Frisbie on Oct. 21, 1974 at Miami, Okla., and she survives at the home in Coffeyville.
Mr. Baunhofer worked as a truck driver for the past 35 years, most recently for FMC transport for the past 13 years.
He earned his private pilot's license in 1989.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Baunhofer is survived by a daughter,Ashley Wilson, Neosho, Mo.; a son, Kyle Phelan, Afton, Okla.; twobrothers, DuwayneBaunhofer and Darrell Baunhofer, both of Chetopa; sixgrandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (Taken from a cardsubmitted by AFOFG-AW, death date: January 10, 2008)
BEAIR, DOROTHY MARIE
Dorothy Marie Beair, 92, died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2005) at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Beair was born Oct. 19, 1912, in Whittier, Calif., to Joe and Nellie Hansen.
When she was young, she moved to Chanute, along with two brothersRobert and Clarence. As a child, she attended the Chanute schoolsystem.
She married Earl Beair in 1929, and together, they moved to Coffeyvillewhere he went to work for National Refinery. He preceded her indeath in 1961. They had one daughter, ,Zella.
She employed at the Tackle Box. Later she worked in the officeand return department of the Coffeyville News Agency. She wasemplooyed by Dr. Wilkinson Chiropractic as an assistant.
A year after her husband's death, she began mission work with NativeAmericans. She moved to Flagstaff, Ariz., where she joined RowenaChaves in mission work.
Later they moved to Blanding, utah, where they were instrumental inopening a new mission. She ministered to Ute and Navajo Indiansuntil her retirement in 1979. She remained a licensed ministerwith Assemblies of God. She graduated from a Bible correspondencecourse from Gospel Publishing House in Springfield, Mo., in preparationfor mission work.
She was a member of Assembly of God Church in Coffeyville for over 60years. She served as Sunday School teacher was well as doingmission work within the Church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing andtraveling.
Survivors include: a sister-in-law, Ella Blevens; and a niece, Juanita Ward, both of Coffeyville.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, her daughter and a grandson.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at Penwell-Gabel-Ford-Sulf-Bruns Chapel.
Calling hours will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Assembly of God Church orMedical Lodge Nursing Home in care of the funeral home. (UnknownNewspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BEALS, JIM
Coffeyville – Jim Beals, 74, Coffeyville, died Friday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church,Coffeyville, with the Rev. Ray Newman officiating. Following theservice cremation will take place.
Friends may call Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. at the David W. BarnesFuneral Home, Coffeyville, with the family receiving friends from 2p.m. to 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church or CoffeyvilleSalvation Army Auxiliary and may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Beals was born Oct. 24, 1937 at Drumright, Okla., to James F. andEthel (Hayden) Beals. He spent his early childhood and began school atDrumright until his family moved to Neodesha where he grew up andgraduated from Neodesha High School in 1955.
He married Dorothy Sexton at Neodesha and she survives. Following theirmarriage they made their home in Neodesha until moving to Coffeyvillein 1964.
He was employed at Funk Mfg. Co. now Coffeyville John Deer Works inProduction Control and after retiring in the early 1990’s he worked forStephens Vending and Dixon Industries, Coffeyville.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville where heserved as a trustee for many years. Keystone Masonic Lodge, #102 A. F.& A. M., 32nd Degree Mason, Coffeyville Lions Club serving aspresident and treasurer, Salvation Army Advisory Board and worked withthe Girl Scouts.
Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer McDaniel, Paola and SonyaCrosby, Ottumwa, Iowa; seven grandchildren and threegreat-grandchildren. (The Monument Shop, Coffeyville, Kansas, Card IDNo. 580, date of death January 13, 2012)
BEAMAN, G. N.
G. N. Beaman, aged 55 years a retired farmer and resident of nearUniontown for many years, was instantly killed and his body horriblymangled when he was struck by a Missouri Pacific box car at UniontownFriday morning. His skull was crushed and his body otherwise crushedand torn. Mr. Beaman according to his habit was walking along therailroad track from his home to the depot. At the whistle of anapproaching train he stepped off the main track onto a side track andwas hit by a box car which was shoved on the siding in a "flyingswitch." (The Coffeyville Daily Journal, October 4, 1920, page 4)
BEAN, ALBIN LESTER
Albin Lester Bean, 91, of Independence died Sunday Nov. 30, 1997 atMercy Hospital in Independence where he had been admitted Sunday.
Mr. Bean was born Sept. 9, 1906 in Council Grove. He grew up and attended school in the Council Grove area.
Following his schooling, he moved to Glendale, Calif., where he was abaker for a few years. He later was a professional decorator and housepainter for many years, working in the San Fernando Valley area inCalifornia.
On Sept. 3, 1931, he married Grace Marie Pickett in Glendale. They madetheir home in California until they retired and moved to Independencein 1986. She preceded him in death on Oct. 17, 1990.
Survivors include two daughters, Gail Young of Coffeyville, and Linda Bean of Santa Monica, Calif.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at alater time. Potts Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (Transcribedfrom a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BEAN, LEONARD CHARLES
Coffeyville – Leonard Charles Bean, 93, of Coffeyville, died Monday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapelwith burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Robertswill officiate.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time.
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church in SouthCoffeyville, Okla., and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Bean was born Oct. 14, 1910 in Iuka Springs, Mo., to Walter andLaura (Vannoster) Bean. He attended schools in Lenapah, Okla.
On Oct. 9, 1939 in Nowata, Okla., he married Stella Pugh and she died in 2002.
Mr. Bean was a farmer and operated a saw mill. He had also worked forParmac and the First United Methodist Church in South Coffeyville,helped draw maps for Nowata County and helped bring the firstelectricity to rural homes in Nowata County.
Mr. Bean was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the Farm Bureauand the First United Methodist Church in South Coffeyville.
Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Coons and Carol Madron, bothof rural Coffeyville and Mary Garver, Altamont; a sister, DorothySprague, Coffeyville, eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.(Newspaper unknown, died December 1, 2003, ,transcribed by PT from acard submitted by AW)
BEARD, MARIE
October 6, 2009 - Marie Beard, 76, of Dallas, Texas, died Tuesday at her home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fawn Creek cemetery near Tyro,with Pastor Herman Guy of Coffeyville officiating. Penwell-Gabel Webb& Rodrick Chapel of Independence is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Beard was born Aug. 26, 1933 at Leon, Iowa, the daughter of RoyButcher and Hilda (Hughes) Butcher. She earned a bachelor's degree inhome economics at Union College in Lincoln, Neb.
She married Roy E. Beard on May 27, 1958 and he survives at the home.
The couple lived in Kansas City, Mo. where Mrs. Beard was a legalsecretary. She later taught elementary school in San Antonio, Texas.
The couple moved to Dallas, where she worked for the SouthwestConference of Seventh Day Adventists. They also owned and operatedRoy's Natural Market.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, AliceHillhouse; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret Nick and RethaMcCarty. (Paper Unknown, submitted by The Monument Shop - Coffeyville,Kansas)
BEARD, WANDA MARIE
Wanda Marie Beard, 76, of Dallas, Texas, died Tuesday at her home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fawn Creek Cemetery nearTyro, with Pastor Herman Guy of Coffeyville, officiating. Penwell-GabelWebb & Rodrick Chapel, of Independence is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Beard was born August 26, 1933 at Leon, Iowa, the daughter of RoyButcher and Hilda (Hughes) Butcher. She earned a bachelor's degree inhome economics at Union College in Lincoln, Neb.
She married Roy E. Beard on May 27, 1956, and he survives at the home.
The couple lived in Kansas City, Mo., where Mrs. Beard was a legalsecretary. She later taught elementary school in San Antonio, Texas.The couple moved to Dallas, where she worked for the SouthwestConference of Seventh Day Adventists. They also owned and operatedRoy's Natural Market.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, AliceHillhouse; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret Nick and RethaMcCarty. (Paper Unknown; Funeral Card ID: 1528; Name: Wanda MarieBeard; Age 76; Birth Date: August 26, 1933; Date of Death: October 6,2009; Date of Service: October 13, 2009; Funeral Home: WR; Cemetery:Fawn Creek; Location: Tyro; Comments: Husband: Roy E., Dallas, Texas,submitted by The Monument Shop - Coffeyville, Kansas)
BEAVER, VIRGINIA ELIZABETH
Virginia Elizabeth Beaver, age 85, Independence, Kansas, died December13, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas, after trauma from afall at her home. She was a wonderful wife, mother, partner andfriend. Arrangements have not yet been made for memorialservices. Friends and relatives will be notified when these plansare finalized.
Virginia was born March 7, 1918, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughterof Claretta and Linton Carden. Due to an early childhood illnessand the subsequent health condition of her mother, she was raised byher Uncle Otha and Aunt Lena Johnson on their dairy farm in theMonticello Community of Johnson County, Kansas. Virginia'sparents, aunt and uncle preceded her in death. She was alsopreceded in death by two sisters, Jean Hopkins, Westport, Washington,and Peggy Gregg, Kansas City, Kansas.
Virginia married George J. Beaver on Friday, July 13, 1940.together with their family, they celebrated their 63rd weddinganniversary at their home near Independence, Kansas, this pastsummer. Survivors include her husband, George; two sons, Donaldand wife Glenda Beaver, Independence, Kansas, David and wife CherylBeaver, DeSoto, Kansas; one daughter, Kathryn Shockley and husbandHank, Conway Springs, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Dr. Gary Beaver andwife Cathy, Independence, Kansas, Dana Beaver, Lakin, Kansas, TravisShockley, Conway Springs, Kansas, Tyler Beaver, Lawrence, Kansas, SarahBeaver, Durham, North Carolina, Kathryn Beaver and Thomas Beaver,DeSoto, Kansas; one great-grandchild, Gretchen Beaver, Independence,Kansas; her brothers, Jack Carden, Prairie Village, Kansas, and LintonCarden, Overland Park, Kansas; two sisters, Carrie Lorton, Leawood,Kansas, and Mildred Mickelson, Grapevine, Texas. Virginia alsoleaves numerous nephews, nieces and cousins whom she dearly loved.
Virginia and her husband, George, grew up on adjoining dairyfarms. They graduated together from DeSoto High School in1935. Virginia graduated from the Kansas City Business College in1937. She lived in the Monticello Community until she moved toCarollton, Missouri, with her husband. At Carollton, theyoperated the International Harvester dealership and celebrated thebirth of their son, Donald. In 1948, they moved to Strong City,Chase County, Kansas. There, they owned and operated Beaver,Inc., another farm implement business that sold and servicedInternational Harvester, Hesston and numerous other lines of equipment,trucks, hardware, fencing, and agricultural goods for farms and ranchesthroughout the Flint Hills and east central Kansas. At StrongCity, she and her husband celebrated the births of their daughter,Kathryn, and son, David. In 1971, they moved just down the roadand across the river to Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, where they remodeleda home just south of the river dam. In 1984, Virginia and Georgesold their business and subsequently moved to acreage east ofIndependence, Kansas.
In her long and rewarding life, Virginia was a member of theMonticello, Strong City, Cottonwood Falls, and Independence UnitedMethodist Churches. For many years she was very active in theladies church circle, but in recent years her health prevented her fromthis involvement. In Chase County, she was active with herhusband in the Flint Hills Rodeo Association. She tirelesslyserved as the unofficial 'secretary' of the association foryears. She also furnished the 'legs' behind her or her husband'scivic endeavors in the Lion's Club, Masonic Lodges, Shrine Clubs, CubScouts, 4-H county government and numerous other activities or'projects.'
Virginia was a dear friend to all who knew her, whether it was a farmeror rancher with broken down equipment 'after hours' or homelessfamilies taken in during the 1951 flood. She always offered a'helping hand', a cheerful face, a willing ear and a 'fix,' no matterthe inconvenience or difficulty. Virginia was loved by all whoknew her and is deeply missed by those she has left behind.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the First UnitedMethodist church, Independence. Condolences may be mailed toGeorge Beaver, Route 2, Box 271, Independence, Kansas 67301.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BECKER, WILBUR J.
Wilbur J. Becker, 46, of Caney, died Tuesday evening July 2, 1996 in his home.
He was born Sept. 20, 1949 in Greensburg, Kan., to Frank and Hannah(Ratzlaff) Becker. He grew up and attended schools in Greensburg.
Mr. Becker entered the U. S. Navy and served in Vietnam. He then movedto Bartlesville where he was employed as a machinist for Reda Pump. Heworked there for 22 years.
On Oct. 24, 1980 he married Gale Simons in Miami, Okla. In 1985 theymoved to Caney where they have made their home since that time.
Mr. Becker was an active member of the Assembly of God. He participatedin in continuing education courses for his job at Reda Pump and enjoyeddrag racing.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Lacey of the home; two sons,Michael of Ochelata and David of the home; and a brother, Leroy ofValley Center.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Graves Memorial Chapel of Caney with burial in Sunnyside Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice, Inc. Contributions may be left atthe funeral home. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BEEBE, FREDRICK A.
Fredrick A. Beebe (1927 - 2009)
Col. Fredrick A. Beebe, U.S. Air Force, aged 81, died Saturday,September 19, 2009 in Destin, Fla. Col Beebe was born on November 11,1927 in Andover, Ohio, and spent his formative years in Cherryvale,Kansas. After graduating from Cherryvale High School in 1945, heenlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Almack in hePacific theater. Following his service in the Nave, Col. Beebe joinedthe U.S. Air Force where he entered the Cadet program to earn hiscommission and his pilot's wings. In 1949, col. Beebe graduated fromCadets rated as pilot with the rank of second lieutenant. Duiring his30 year military career, col. Beebe saw action in the Korean conflictand in Southeast Asia. He also served in Libya, Germany, and Japan, aswell as a variety of assignments throughout the U.S.. He has called theGulf Coast home since the mid-50's with postings at Tyndall Air ForceBase and Hurlburt Field. A Command Pilot with thousands of combatflight hours and multiple instructor ratings, col. Beebe earnednumberous commendations including The Legion of Merit, TheDistinguished Flying Cross, The Meritorious Service Medal, The AirMedal, The Air Force Medal, the Army Medal and various service,readiness, and campaign commendations. In July of 1950, Col. Beebemarried his high school sweetheart, Carrie Lou Ellen Hild. In their 33years together they raised four children, traveled the world, andenjoyed the life of a career Air Force couple. They retired in the late70's to a home on Boggy Bayou in Niceville, Fla. In 1986, Col. Beebemarried Carolyn Brady. They enjoyed over two decades of travel,boating, entertaining, and the love of their many friends and largecombined families. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Carolyn; hissister, Jane Wuerdeman of Birmingham, Ala.; two daughters, Linda Hillof Pensacola, Fla., and Cindy Finkenstadt of Colorado Springs, Colo.;and two sons, David Beebe of Port Washington, N.Y. and Curtis Beebe ofDade city, Fla. He is also survived by Carolyn's daughter, Beth Fisherof Minneapolis; and Carolyn's three sons, Brady, Brett, and BrianFisher of Ssafty Harbor, Fla., San Francisco, Calif., and Lausanne,Switzerland, respectively. Together they have 16 grandchildren and twogreat-grandchildren. (Coffeyville Journal, submitted by Freda Webb)
BEEMAN, ROY A.
Roy A. Beeman 79, of Independence died Thursday at Mercy Hospital.Services will be Monday at 10 a.m at Webb & Rodrick Funeral Homewith the Rev. Jim Stovall, pastor of the First Christian Church,officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the DoverCemetery in Dover, Oklahoma with military rites. Memorials aresuggested to the First Christian Church and they may be left with theFuneral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday, and from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday, with the familyreceiving friends from noon until 1 p.m.
Honorary casketbeareers will be Lloyd Sullivan, Harvey Lewis Sr., ArtRutledge, Neal Loether, James Winkler, Charles Blex, Lee Cain andHoward Thompson. Mr. Beeson was born Aug 8, 1922, in Altoona to Nathanand Nellie (Beck) Beeman. He graduated from Dover, Okla high school andattended Labette County Community College in Parsons. He married BettyJean McClelland in 1939 and she died in 1961. Mr. Beeman served in theU.S. Army during World War ll as a staff sergeant with Company A, 29thDivision, 115th Infantry. He fought at Omaha Beach during the invasionof Normandy. Mr. Beeman was an electrical engineer with regional salesmanager with M-E-C in Neodesha, retiring in 1985. In 1962 he marriedMarilyn Cowman in Henryetta, Okla and she survives. Mr. Beeman was amember of the First Christian Church where he served as an elder,trustee, deacon and property chairman, and a member of the FuturePlanners Sunday School Class. He was a life member of athe V.F.W. andAmerican Legion. Other survivors include two sons, Gary Beeman,Parsons, and Randy Beeman, Olathe, two daughters, Rojean Jones, Enid,Okla, and Michelle Woodruff, Edmond, Okla. 11 grandchildren, and 12great grandchildren. (Submitted by Freda Webb)
BEESON, KATHRYN ANN (HAYDEN)
Kathryn Ann (Hayden) Beeson, 71 died Tuesday August 26, 2003.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in Restlawn MemorialPark Cemetery under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral service.(Newspaper unknown, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BELL, EDNA
CANEY --- Edna Bell, 95, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Hewins, died Tuesday (March 22, 1994) in Clairmont, Texas.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Graves Funeral Home, with burial in Sunnyside Cemetery.
Mrs. Bell was born July 19, 1898, in Hewins to Francis L. and Mattie V.(Cabler) Barnett. She had lived in Tyler since 1960.
She married O. L. Bell, and he died in 1969.
Surviving are one son, James L. Bell, Duncan, Okla.; six brothers,Albert E. Barnett, Copan, Okla., J. D. Barnett, Caney, Dwayne C.Barnett, Sedan, LeRoy Barnett, Vance, Ala., Dallas Barnett, Dewey,Okla., and Atwood W. Barnett, Talaco, Okla.; four sisters, Georgia J.Garner, Mead, Okla., Louise V. White, Sedan, Clara A. McMillian,Newton, and Florence Patterson, Caney; three grandchildren and fourgreat-grandchildren.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BELL, JAMES T.
Bartlesville, Okla - James Thomas Jay Bell, 98 of Bartlesville died Friday at Green County Retirement Community.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Wayside Church in Wayside,Kan., with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will be in FawnCreek Cemetery at Tyro, Kan.
Walker Brown Funeral Home Bartlesville is in charge of arrangements.(Taken from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW, death date: October 24, 2008)
BELL, JAMES DANIEL "JIM"
James Daniel "Jim" Bell, 85, of Cherryvale, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday March 4, 1996 in Mercy Hospital of Independence.
Mr. Bell was born June 8, 1910 in Cherryvale to James S. and Lizzie(Hankins) Bell. He grew up and attended rural Cherryvale schools.
Following his education he worked for a time in the oil fields, thenowned and operated a restaurant in Cherryvale for several years.
On July 4, 1942, he married Ardath Rash in Chanute. She preceded her husband in death on March 28, 1987.
He joined the United States Army during World War II and served with atank destroyer unit from April 13, 1942 until his discharge on November11, 1945.
Following his service, he returned to Cherryvale and worked for theArmy Ammunition Plant in Parsons as a boiler fireman for many years.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cherryvale and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include one daughter, Jean Bell of Hope.
Mr. Bell also was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Potts Chapel of Cherryvale,with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral homefrom noon until 8 p.m. on Wednesday and after 9 a.m. on Thursday.
The family has suggested memorials to the First Baptist Church ofCherryvale. Contributions can be left in the church office or in thecare of the funeral home, P O Box 801, Independence 67301. (Transcribedfrom a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BELL, JEFFREY P.
Jeffrey P. Bell, 37, of rural Cherryvale died at 9 a.m. Wednesday (Oct.25, 1995) in the Beverly Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburg. Hehad been disabled since a car accident four years ago.
He was born March 9, 1958, in Fairfax, Okla., to B. N. "Pat" andSuzanne (Dwyer) Bell. He received his education in Cherryvaleschools.
On May 30, 1980, he married Shelly Hughes in Miami, Okla.
Mr. Bell was owner of the Captains Chair Beauty Shop and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Niki of the home; his parentsof Cherryvale; and a sister, Leigh Ann Griffin of Cherryvale.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Zion Lutheran Church inIndependence. Cremation has taken place. Private inurnmentwill be held at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.
Memorials are suggested to a trust fund established for his daughter,Niki. Contributions may be left at the Webb & RodrickFuneral Home, Independence.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BELLAMY, FRANK ELMER
Frank E. Bellamy was born in Madison, Indiana, September 16, 1876, anddied in Denver, Colorado, March 30, 1915. He was a member of the 20thKansas Regiment and saw service in the Philippines in 1898-1899 andwhile serving his country in that war contracted bone tuberculosiswhich finally resulted in his death. Last March he underwent anoperation on his right arm, being amputated at the shoulder, on theadvice of one of the leading surgeons of Denver, but he never recoveredfrom his operation.
Frank was a singer of some ability, being engaged at various times withquartettes and musical comedies and toured the eastern and centralwestern states in that capacity. He was an exceptionally fine artist,being engaged by some leading stores in Hot Springs, Arkansas, MackinawIsland, Michigan and Los Angeles, California to furnish them with hisbrush and pen work.
For the past year and a half he had resided in Denver with his fatherand sister. He is survived by his father, J.F. Bellamy, sister, LuraBellamy and brother, Bert Bellamy, all of Denver, and brother, E. E.Bellamy of Topeka.
The body will arrive at 1:40 over the Santa Fe tomorrow and will betaken immediately to Fairview cemetery for burial. All friends andfamily are invited to attend the services at the cemetery conducted byRev. Mulvaney of the M.E. Church. (The Weekly Republican, April 1,1915, submitted by LaVerna Huneycutt)
BELLMORE, WANETA F.
Cherryvale – Waneta F. Bellmore, 66, of Cherryvale, died at 11:40 a.m. Monday at her home.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held later, under the direction of Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.
Mrs. Bellmore was born April 20, 1939 in Nevada, Mo., to Louis andLeona (Walker) Stoller. She graduated from Labette County High Schoolin Altamont in 1957 and worked as a cashier for Town and Countrygrocery store in Cherryvale for many years.
In May of 1958 in Long Beach, Calif., she married Ben Bellmore, and he survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Cheryle Hall, Greenwood, Ind.,Vicky Berry, Pittsburg, and Christy Glover, Cherryvale, two sisters,Sharon Bell, Ottawa, and Patricia Landreth, Warrensburg, Mo.; fivegrandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (Newspaper unknown, diedSeptember 12, 2005, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BENEFIEL, FREDA BEATRICE
COFFEYVILLE --- Freda Beatrice Benefiel, 80, of 101 E. 5th, diedFriday (Sept. 2, 1994) at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the ElmwoodCemetery. Friends may call today and Monday, between 1 p.m. and 9p.m. and until noon Tuesday at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Colonial Chapel.The family suggests memorials to the charity of the giver's choice.
Mrs. Benefiel was born Sept. 26, 1913, in Carl Junction, Mo., toWilliam and Neville (Lester) Sperbeck. She moved with her parentsto Coffeyville as a small girl and attended local and other schools.
On Nov. 10, 1931, she married John L. Benefiel in Coffeyville. He died in 1992.
She was employed with Continental Can, various retails store and Miller's studio.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Akard, Coffeyville, and Lee AnnHildebrand, Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren and 11great-grandchildren.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BENEFIEL, WINIFRED
Former longtime Coffeyville resident Winifred Benefiel, 94, died Thursday December 5, 1996 in Tulsa.
She was born May 20, 1902 in Arkansas City, Kans. The family moved to Coffeyville in 1904 where she lived until 1992.
She attended Coffeyville public schools and graduated from WashingtonHigh School in 1920. After graduating from high school she studiedorgan at the Kansas City Conservatory. She then became the organist atthe First Methodist Church in Coffeyville and also played the organ forsilent movies at the Columbia Theater.
On July 8, 1928 she married James H. Benefiel who was principal ofRoosevelt Junior High School for many years. For over 30 years, Mrs.Benefiel was organist at the First Presbyterian Church and organist atthe Ford Funeral Home for many years.
She was very active in church and civic organizations including UnitedPresbyterian Women, Matinee Musicale, Art and Literature Club and was a50 year member of Chapter DR, PEO. Also for 50 years, Mrs. Benefielassisted her husband in the preparation of the annual Lions ClubChristmas party for needy children.
Survivors include her son, James M. of Santa Fe, N. M., and a daughter, Barbara Elder of Tulsa.
Memorials are suggested to the Coffeyville First Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements were under direction of Stanley's Funeral Service. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BENGEL, KATHARINE KEIL
Greensboro, N. C. - Katharine Keil Bengel, 92, formerly of Independence, died Monday at Beacon Place Hospice in Greensboro.
A memorial service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's EpiscopalChurch with the family receiving friends after the service. Forbis&Dick Chapel, Greensboro is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro,2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N. C. 27405 or to the First PresbyterianChurch, P. O. Box 612, Independence, KS 67301.
Mrs. Bengel was born Dec. 3, 1916 in New York City. She lived inIndependence for 57 years and was active in the First PresbyterianChurch and Order of the Eastern Star. She moved to Greensboro in 2004,living at Greensboro Manor and Woodland Place. She attended St.Andrew's Episcopal Church.
She was married to John Bengel, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Anthony Bengel, of Greensboro; a sister,Gertrude Loeffelman; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren andthree step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from a card submitted byAFOFG-AW, Death date: December 15, 2008)
BENHAM, WILMIE G.
Wilmie G., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Benham, was born in Montgomerycounty, Kan., Aug. 12, 1883, and died July 29, 1897, aged 13 years, 11months and 13 days. The remains were borne from the familyresidence to the Baptist church, where funeral services were conductedby Rev. King, from whence they were followed by a large concourse ofrelatives and friends to their last resting place and buried in theCherryvale cemetery. Little Wilmie had been a continuous sufferersince early childhood from Bright disease until death came to herrelief. She bore her sufferings cheerfully, always having a kindword and pleasant smile for all. Every effort that kind hands andmedical assistance could do had been rendered for her relief, but allto no avail. (Cherryvale Weekly Republican ~ Friday ~ August 6, 1897 ~Page 2)
BENNETT, JUANITA
Mrs. Juanita Francis Bennett, wife of Claude Allen Bennett of 614 N.Neosho, Cherryvale, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mercy Hospital inIndependence where she had been admitted a short time earlier.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Potts FuneralHome Chapel with the Rev. Horace E. Hunsaker, pastor of the NazareneChurch at Cherryvale, officiating. Interment will be at Mount HopeCemetery.
Juanita Francis Bennett was born Aug. 1, 1912, in Chanute, the daughterof Frank and Nannie (Norris) Guier. She attended school in Niotaze andIndependence and was a graduate of the Independence High School.
Mrs. Bennett was at one time employed by Dr. Furgason of Independence and also the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant of Parsons.
She was married to Dale O’Brien and they were later separated. On Jan.7, 1947, she was married to Claude Allen Bennett in Arkansas. Thecouple made their home in Oklahoma for several years before moving inDecember of 1968 to Independence. In 1971 they moved to Cherryvale.
She was a member of the Davis Park Christian Church of Enid, Okla., and the Senior Citizen’s Club of Cherryvale.
Surviving is the widower, Claude of the home address; two sons, RobertO’Brien of Liberty and Thomas A. Bennett of Cherryvale; two daughters,Mrs. Dale “Barbara” Hilyard of rural Independence and Mrs. Gerald“Karen” Tice of Cherryvale; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Delores Latner ofTucson, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Charles W. Guier of ruralIndependence; one stepsister, Mrs. Delbert “Nita” Moore of Boise, Idaho.
Casketbearers will be Bob W. Bennett, Ted Bennett, Marvin Bennett,Eugene Bennett of Neodesha, Chet Bennett, Cherryvale, and Gary Kesslerof Cherryvale. (Independence Reporter, January 22, 1976, Thursday,submitted by Judy Mayfield)
BENNETT, SYNTHIA
Mrs. L. Bennett Passes On
Mrs. Synthia Bennett, aged 42, passed away Monday at her home, 1601 North Eighth, after a several months’ illness.
Synthia Southern was born on April 29,1898, at Claremore, Okla., thedaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Southern. She came to Kansas with herparents in 1901 and settled in Havana. On August 29, 1915 she wasmarried to Leo Bennett in Elk City, and in February 1917, they moved toIndependence. Mrs. Bennett was a member of the Church of the Nazareneof this city.
She is survived by the husband, four sons, Leo Jack, Henry Dean, MarvinFrancis, and Teddy Roger, and three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Murphy ofrural Independence, Della Maxine and Cora Janice, and one grandson,Gary Lewis Murphy. All of the children are of the home address exceptMrs. Murphy.
Funeral services were held this morning at 10 o’clock at the Nazarenechurch, Rev. B.F. Lehman officiating. Interment was in Mount Hopecemetery under the direction of the Amos & Ridrick Funeral home.(South Kansas Tribune, May 8, 1940, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
BENNETT, TILLMAN (TED) D.
Dies at Mercy Hospital
Tillman (Ted) D. Bennett, 60, of Tyro industrial engineer at theCooperative Booster Station, near Caney, died at 4:25 o’clock Wednesdayafternoon at Mercy Hospital. He had been critically ill two weeks, buthad been in failing health the past two years. Mr. Bennett entered thehospital on March 25.
Funeral services are to be held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at thePotts Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack T. Barron, pastor of the FirstChristian church, will be assisted by the Rev. Max Manning, Pastor ofthe First Assembly of God Church, will officiate Graveside serviceswill be conducted at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Sunset LawnCemetery in El Dorado.
A native of Indiana , Mr. Bennett was born on October 21, 1900. He cameto Montgomery County approximately 10 years ago from El Dorado. He hadbeen an employee of the oil company more than 30 years.
His marriage to Mrs. Millie M. Crawford took place in Bartlesville onAugust 24, 1955. Surviving besides the widow , are two sons, Melvin ofWichita, John of Hutchinson, and a daughter Mrs. Martin (Betty )McIntyre, Wichita, are all children of a previous marriage.
Other survivors are these step-children: Guy Crawford, Osceola, Mo.,Clyde of Tyro, Mrs. Ed (Opal) Flanagan, Independence. Mrs. Lee (Maxine)Boggs, Vally Mound and Howard Crawford, Independence.
Eleven grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren also survive.
Two brothers, Larry Bennett, Montpelier, Ind,. And Pearl Bennett,Hollyrood, Kansas., and a sister Mrs. Ethel Carnes, Montpelier, Ind.,are additional survivors. A son preceded Mr. Bennett in death.
Mr. Bennett was a member of the Christian church. He was alsoaffiliated with the industrial engineers. (Independence Daily, Reporter- Submitted by Charlotte Bennett)
BENNING, OSIA
Obit: Funeral mass for Osia Louella Benning, 64, of Route 2, who diedWednesday afternoon in Coffeyville Memorial Hospital, will becelebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Holy Name Catholic Church.
Mrs. Benning was born April 26, 1919, in Valeda to Roy and Lucy (Davis)Shores. She attendesd school in Valeda and graduated from LabetteCounty Community High School in 1938. On July 12, 1944, shemarried Lawrence T. Benning in Coffeyville. They made their homeon Route 2 where they farmed.
Survivors include her husband, and a brother, Harold Shores of Jetmore.
Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The family suggests memorialsto the Holy Name Catholic Church Memorial Fund or the American CancerSociety.
Friends may call at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel until noon onSaturday. (Coffeyville Journal ~ June 9, 1983 ~ Submitted by Freda Webb)
BENNING, WILLIAM HERMAN
COFFEYVILLE --- William Herman Benning, 77, of Coffeyville, diedMonday morning (Feb. 28, 1994) at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Ford-Wulf-BrunsEdgewood Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.Wednesday at the Holy Name Catholic Church, with burial following inCalvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday. The familysuggests memorials to Holy Name Catholic Church or the American HeartAssociation.
Mr. Benning was born Oct. 9, 1916, at South Coffeyville, Okla., toHerman B. and Mary Elizabeth (Mavers) Benning. He attended HolyName School and Field Kindley High School.
On Feb. 6, 1937, he married Cora Alice Plummer at Coffeyville, and shesurvives at the home. Following their marriage, they lived on afarm east of Coffeyville, and in 1947 moved to their present farm nearCoffeyville where they raised cattle and operated a dairy.
Mr. Benning worked for the National Refinery, Ludowici-Celadon Brickand Tile Company, and for Exner-Dodge. He later worked for theammunition plant in Parsons, retiring in 1969. In the mid-1980she retired from farming and raising cattle.
He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and Rural Water DistrictNo. 6, for which he had served as vice-president and board member.
Other survivors include one daughter, Kathy Garber, Coffeyville; threebrothers, Martin Benning, Liberty, Lawrence Benning and RichardBenning, both of Coffeyville; four sisters, Josephine Graheek and MarieMetzinger, both of Coffeyville, and Mary Katherine Green and AdelineRanes, both of Independence; five grandchildren and threegreat-grandchildren.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BENTON, NOBLE OLIVER
Coffeyville – Noble Oliver Benton, 88, of Coffeyville, died Thursday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Norton officiating.
Friends may call at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf Bruns Chapel from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or the AmericanHeart Association and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Benton was born Jan. 6, 1917 in French Town, Ark., to Richard and Lottie (Taylor) Benton.
He married Louella Toothaker on Sept. 30, 1936 in Nowata, Okla., and she survives.
Other survivors include a son, Larry Benton, of the home; a daughter,Judy Cable, Bartlesville, Okla., a brother, Richard Benton,Coffeyville; a sister, Mildred Harris, Coffeyville; one granddaughterand two great-granddaughters. (Newspaper Unknown, died February 3,2005, transcribed by FOFG)
BERBERICK, JOHN MATTHEW
John Matthew Berberick, 60, of Independence, died at 2:35 a.m. today,Jan. 31, 1997, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, where he hadbeen undergoing treatment.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St.Andrew's Catholic Church with the Rev. Stephen Mahn Thapwa, of St.Andrew's, and the Rev. Daniel Mulvihill, of Joplin, Mo., ascelebrants. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at PottsChapel by Rev. Thapwa. Interment will be Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday.
Memorials are suggested to St. Andrew's Catholic School and they may be left at the funeral home.
Mr. Berberick was born June 12, 1936, in Topeka, to John P. andElizabeth (Domme) Berberick. He attended Topeka schoosl and alsoattended the University of Kansas in Lawrence.
Following his schooling he entered the construction trade with the M.W.Watson Construction Co. in Topeka, later working in Council Bluff,iowa, and in Virginia before moving to Cherryvale in 1967 where helived until moving to Independence in 1978. In 1981, he startedthe Berberick Construction Co. in this city which he operated forseveral years. Most recently he was employed as a constructionmanager with the Don Rey Media Group of Fort Smith, Ark.
On Aug. 20, 1955, in Emmett, Kan., he married Mary Kay DeVader and she survives at the home.
Mr. Berberick was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, was a 3rdand 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of theIndependence Country Club.
Other survivors include two sons, Mark Berberick, Wichita, and DouglasBerberick, Parsons; three daughters, Johnna Kay King, Independence,Elizabeth Charles, Wichita, and Particia Berberick, Sacramento, Calif.,and eight grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BERNAL, MARIA ANN
Maria Ann "Mary" Bernal, 76, of 900 S. 5th, died at 2:07 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 30, 1994) at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Potts Chapel. Mass ofChristian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew'sCatholic Church, with the Rev. Kevin Trayers, pastor,officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday andafter 9 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to the AmericanDiabetes Association, and contributions may be left at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bernal was born Aug. 15, 1917, in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico, toFrank Lopez and Matiana Hernandez Lopez Castorena. She moved tothe United States, living and attending school in Cherryvale. Sheworked as a teacher's aide for the Head Start program in the early1970s.
She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and the church's altarsociety. She also was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary inCherryvale, where she served as Chaplin, and was a Cub Scout leader andassisted with Brownies and Girl Scout organizations.
On March 6, 1947, she married Gustavo R. Bernal in Erie. He survives at the home.
Also surviving are one son, Refugio R. Hernandez, Independence; onefoster son, Tony Castonrena, of the home; seven daughters, Mary L.Keeton, Esparto, Calif., Dolores A. Hernandez, Kansas City, Mo.,Rosalie S. Nunez, Lawrence, Antonia M. Bernal, Branson, Mo., Rita C.Rose and Consuelo P. Jimenez, both of Independence, and Jacinta M.Rice, Elk City; her mother, Matiana Castorena, Cherryvale; fourbrothers, Frank Lopez and Alfred Castorena, both of Independence,Octavian Castorena, Coffeyville, and John Castorena, Cherryvale; onesister, Geneva Samora, hoisington; 23 grandcihldren and 22great-grandchildren.
Casketbearers for the Wednesday service will be Mrs. Bernal'sgrandsons, Richard Nunez, Frank Reyes, jr., Steven Humphries, MikelAemisseger, Michael Trollope and Robert Mora. Honorarycasketbearers will be grandsons Joseph Reyes, Christopher Nunez, AdrianReyes, Joseph Mora and Matthew Aemisegger. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by FOFG)
BERND, FRANCIS "TATE"
Francis "Tate" Bernd, 83, of Cherryvale died Friday, December 4, 2009 at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 8p.m. Thursday at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale, with the family receivingfriends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Services will be at 2 p.m. FridayDecember 11, at the funeral home, with Chuck Bernd officiating. Burialwill be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Cherryvale.
Mr. Bernd was born Feb 14, 1920 in Cherryvale, the son of charles Johnand Anna (Burt) Bernd. He attended Cherryvale Schools. He marriedCatherine Molidor on April 23, 1940 in Cherryvale and they laterdivorced. He married Gladys I. Krone on Feb 23, 1957 in Roswell, N.M.and she died in May 1999.
Mr. Bernd entered the U.S. Navy on April 29, 1944, served in thePacific theater and was stationed on the S.S. Ewing Young, an armoredguard for Liberty ships. He was honorably discharged because of injuresJuly 13, 1945. Mr. Bernd was a driller, ironworker and boilermaker, andhe owned an operated a scrapyard in Cherryvale. He was a member of VFWPost 1654 and American Legion Post 170, both in Chanute and was amember of Disabled American Veterans. He attended the Methodist Churchin Cherryvale. Survivors include two sons, Larry Bernd of Liberty andCharles Bernd of Dummer, N. H.; seven grandchildren; and ninegreat-grandchildren. (Submitted by Freda Webb)
BERND, LAWRENCE HENRY
CHERRYVALE - L.H. "Bud" Bernd, 97, of Cherryvale died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.
Lawrence Henry Bernd was born Jan. 26, 1909, in rural Cherryvale toHenry and Bertha (Miller) Bernd. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduatedfrom Cherryvale High School.
On Feb. 11, 1939, he married Leona Barbara Steichen in Tipton. She survives of the home.
He was a farmer in the Cherryvale area for many years. He retired from the Montgomery County Road and Maintenance Department.
Other survivors include four daughters, Barbara Zorn of Wichita,Eleanor Gilstrap, Jane Trollope and Evelyn Ellison, all of Cherryvale;two sons, Edward Bernd of Dennis and David Bernd of Cherryvale; 17grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and twogreat-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister and a twin son and daughter.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. FrancisXavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale. Burial will be in St. FrancisXavier Catholic Cemetery in Cherryvale. The rosary will be recited at 7p.m. today by the Knights of Columbus at the church. Potts Chapel ofCherryvale is in charge of arrangements.
The family suggests memorials to Mercy Hospital Foundation, and theymay be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 801,Independence, 67301. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BERNDT, ANITA A.
ALTAMONT --- Mrs. Anita Alberta Berndt, 81, of Mound Valley, died Thursday at Oswego Memorial Hospital.
Services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Bath Funeral Home inAltamont with the Rev. Lewi sRegis officiating. Burial will be atthe Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City.
Mrs. Berndt was born March 4, 1907, in Agra, to Asa and Bertha (Larrick) Lapham.
On May 27, 1926, she married Jacob Berndt in Coolidge. He died in 1962.
Mrs. Berndt had worked at Electra Manufacturing in Independence.She has been living in Mound Valley since 1962 and in nursing homes forthe last 23 years.
She was a member of the Mound Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Richard Berndt, Portland; three daughters,Loreen Ferguson, Mound Valley, Bertha Ferguson, Niwot, Colo., and LoisMcClure, Grand Junction, Colo.; a brother, Clarence LaPhan, Denver; twosisters, Mabel Conley, Garden City, and Lola Lapham, Canyon City,Colo.; and 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and six great-greatgrandchildren.
A daughter, a brother, four sisters and a granddaughter are deceased.
Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society andcan be mailed to the funeral home. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted byOFOFG ~ Date of Death: Aug. 4, 1988)
BERRY, ALMA LEE REDFERN
The Rev. Alma Lee Redfern Berry, 92, of Windsor Place, died Wednesday (April 2, 1998).
Mrs. Berry was born Dec. 13, 1905, in Mendon, Mo., to Bert C. andTheresa (Quinn) Maggard. She grew up in Indian Grove, Mo., andBrunswick, Mo., where she attended school.
On Nov. 19, 1927, she married Farley E. Redfern. They lived inKansas City, Mo., and Mission. He preceded her in death.
In 1965 she moved to California.
On Nov. 19, 1972, she married Olin L. Berry, Jr., in Honolulu,Hawaii. Mr. Berry was a vice president of Coldwell Banker in SanFrancisco. Mr. and Mrs. Berry moved to Coffeyville in 1992.Mr. Berry preceded her in death on March 16, 1995.
Mrs. Berry was a minister of the Unity Church of Truth in San Mateo,Calif., for 25 years. She was also a homemaker. Whileliving in Coffeyville, she attended the First Christian Church.
Survivors include one son, John R. Redfern of Coffeyville and one grandson.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Clark Redfern on April191, 1987; one grandson, William Farley Redfern; and three sisters.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Graves Funeral Home Chapel.
As per Mrs. Berry's wishes, her body has been donated to the Universityof Kansas Medical School. A later memorial service will be heldin San Mateo.
Memorials have been suggested to the restoration fund of Unity ChurchUniversal, 913 Tracy, Kansas City, Mo. 64106-3148; Eden Alternative atWindsor Place; the First Christian Church in Coffeyville; and theCoffeyville Municipal Band, Band Shell Project, P.O. Box 635,Coffeyville, Kan. 67337. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BERRY, JESSE H.
Jesse H. Berry, aged 34 years, 7 months and 16 days, died at the familyhome 212 Earl street, Sunday morning. The deceased leaves a wife andtwo small children. The cause of his death was influenza and bronchialpneumonia. The remains will be taken to Cherryvale tomorrow whereburial will take place. (Independence Daily Reporter ~ Monday ~November 4, 1918 ~ Page 8 ~ transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BERRY, LEE MARKS
Lee Marks Berry, 83, of 1311 W. Fifth, died Wednesday morning (June 29, 1994) in Windsor Place Nursing Home, Coffeyville.
Mr. Berry was born Oct. 17, 1910, in Cherryvale to Joseph H. and AltaAgnes (Marks) Berry. He graduated from Cherryvale High School in1930. He married Ozelene F. Shive on April 9, 1933, inCoffeyville and they lived in Caney before moving to Bellflower,Calif., and then Long Beach, Calif. In California, Mr. Berryworked for McDonnell Douglas and Buffins Department Store.
In 1945, they moved back to Coffeyville. The Berrys owned andoperated The Malt Shop on West Eighth for a few years. He alsoworked for the Sears & Roebuck Company as an advertising anddisplay manager beginning in the 1940s. He retired in the early1970s. The Berrys participated in the War Eagle Arts & CraftsFair for more than 20 years. He was a member of First ChristianChurch.
Survivors are his wife of the home, two daughters, Joan Plute ofCoffeyville and Linda Mark of Rogers, Ark.; seven grandchildren and sixgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, JudyChildress, who died Jan. 19, 1994; an infant brother and a sister,Agnes Root.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m .Friday in the Ford-Wulf-Bruns EdgewoodChapel with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Friendsmay call at the funeral home until 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. toservice time Friday. The family suggests memorials to FirstChristian Church or to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BERRY, LUCY MAY
Lucy May Berry, 93, died Friday Oct. 10, 1997 in Stroud, Okla.
Mrs. Berry was born March 12, 1904 to Charles and Nettie May (Cumins) Pitts.
On May 15, 1923 she married Ernest D. Berry. He preceded her in death in 1980.
Mrs. Berry was a member of the First Christian Church in Coffeyville.
Survivors include one son, Dan of Davenport, Wash.; two daughters,Maxine Pursley of Magnolia, Ark., and Jeanette Livecy of Stroud; 11grandchildren and 23 great-grandchidlren.
She was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and one sister.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Restlawn Cemetery inCoffeyville under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns. (Transcribed from acard submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BERRY, OZELENE FRANCES
Ozelene Frances Berry, 82, formerly of Route 2, died Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 12, 1995) in Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 14, 1913, in Sand Springs, Okla., to Cecil R. andCarrie (McPheeters) Shive. She moved to Coffeyville with herfamily as a young girl, attended Coffeyville schools and graduated fromWashington High School in 1931.
On April 9, 1933, she married Lee Marks Berry in Coffeyville.They made their home in Caney for a short time before moving toBeliflower and Long Beach, Calif. In 1945 they returned toCoffeyville. The Berrys owned and operated The Malt Shop on WestEighth Street for a few years. In 1954 they moved to Route 2,east of Coffeyville, to make their home until 1990 when they moved backinto Coffeyville. Mr. and Mrs. Berry participated in the WarEagle Arts & Crafts Fair for over 20 years. Mr. Berry diedJune 29, 1994, in Coffeyville.
Mrs. Berry was a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Joan Plute of Coffeyville and LindaMark of Rogers, Ark.; seven grandchildren and sevengreat-grandchildren. Mrs. Berry was also preceded in death by adaughter, Judy Childress on Jan. 19, 1994; two brothers and one sister.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until service time Friday.
Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church or the AmericanCancer Society. Contributions may be left at the funeral home.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BERTIE, WILLIAM FRANKLIN
William "Bill" Franklin Bertie, 88 of Cherryvale, formerly of Independence died Monday at Mercy Hospital in Independence.
Cremation has taken place.
The family suggests memorials to the Blake Bertie Cancer Foundation atFirst Federal Savings & Loan and they may be left with Potts Chapelof Independence.
Mr. Bertie was born May 27, 1920, in Glassport, Pa., to Dominick andNettie Belle (Plaster) Bertie. He grew up in Glassport, Pa., and heworked at the Steel Mills there before entering the United States AirForce serving during World War II.
He was stationed at the Independence Air Force Base before goingoverseas and being stationed from Bermuda to Italy before receiving anhonorable discharge.
In 1944 in Independence, he married Alberta Scott, and she survives.
He worked for Sherwood Construction and Gossett Construction companies.He then became a self employed carpenter doing concrete work, paintingand framing.
Other survivors include a son, William D. "Bill" Bertie, Mason City,Iowa; a daughter, Elsie Hubler, Indpendence; two brothers, CharlesBertie and Frank Bertie, both Cherryvale; a sister, Thelma Bertie,Glassport, Pa.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. (Takefrom a card submitted by AFOFG-AW death date: October 27, 2008)
BEYEN, EDWARD W.
Edward W. Beyen, 88, of 600 Maple, died Thursday (April 16, 1998) at his home.
Mr. Beyen was born July 21, 1909, in Parsons, to Hobbo and Anna(Meints) Beyen. When he was 5 his family moved to a farm twomiles east of Tyro, where he grew up and attended Ringo school andPoint school.
On March 12, 1932, he married Agnes E. Jones in Independence.Following their marriage they made their home on the family farm eastof Tyro, where Mr. Beyen farmed until 1948, when they moved to Tyro andMr. Beyen began working at Jensen Manufacturing Co. Mr. Beyenworked for Jensen for nearly 30 years. In 1987 they moved toCoffeyville.
Mr. Beyen was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Caney.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Edward C. of Bartlesville, andRobert of rural Havana; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Fawn Creek Cemetery,northeast of Tyro. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today, and 8a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Graves Funeral Home of Caney.
The family suggests memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church inCaney. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. (UnknownNewspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BIERD, VERA
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bierd and tooktheir second daughter, Vera. She was 19 years old and died July26 of typhoid fever. Vera leaves a father, mother, five sistersand two brothers to mourn her loss. The remains were taken to theRutland cemetery where she was laid to rest. (Coffeyville WeeklyJournal ~ Friday ~ August 2, 1901 ~ Page 5)
BIEDERMAN, SELMA C.
Miss Selma C. Biederman, 87, of Route 2, a lifelong Independenceresident, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Glenwood Estate Nursing Home,where she had been a resident since June 28.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zion Lutehran Churchwith the Rev. Fred Wippich, pastor, officiating. Burial will beat the Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of the PottsChapel-Schmidt Funeral Service.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Friday. Thefamily will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-8 p.m. Friday.
A memorial has been established with the Zion Lutheran Church, andcontributions may be left at the funeral home or the church office.
Selma Christina Biederman was born Aug. 23, 1901, at Independence, thedaughter of Julius and Anna Marie (Dittmer) Biederman. Sheattended the Zion Lutheran School and took business courses after herschooling.
She then worked at the Independence Creamery until its closing, and later did housework and odd jobs until her retirement.
She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the Women of Zion of that church.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Martha (Herman) Mueller of Independence.
Two brothers and three sisters are deceased. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by OFOFG ~ Date of Death: Sept. 20, 1988)
BILBY, REBA O.
Sedan – Reba O Bilby, 91, of Coffeyville, died Tuesday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Restlawn Memorial ParkCemetery, Coffeyville, with the Rev. John Lockaby of Southview Churchof God officiating.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home, Sedan, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bilby was born May 18, 1914 in Booe County, Ark., to Lee and Maude(Anglin) Davis. She moved to Bowden, Okla., with her family andreceived her education there.
On March 8, 1930 she married Floyd Bilby and he is deceased.
Mrs. Bilby was a member of Southview Church of God in South Coffeyville, Okla.
Survivors include a daughter, Mildred Blevins, Wichita; a son, DonBilby, Coffeyville, a sister, Artie Burgess, Sapulpa, Okla; 20grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. (Newspaper Unknown, died July19, 2005, transcribed by FOFG)
BILLINGS, AVIS LEOTI
Texarkana, Texas – Avis Leoti Billings, 95, of Texarkana, Texas, aformer Cherryvale resident, died today Aug. 10, 1998 at the ReunionPlaza nursing home at Texarkana, Texas, where she had resided.
She was born Jan. 11, 1903 in rural Mound Valley to Ulysses and Ida(Farmer) Butts. She grew up and attended school in the Mound Valleyarea.
She married Charles Ernest Billings, March 3, 1921, in rural MoundValley. The couple lived and farmed in the Mound Valley area manyyears. Mr. Billings died Nov. 2, 1983.
Mrs. Billings was a member of the Bible Holiness Church of Cherryvale.
Survivors include a daughter, Maureen Knipmeyer of Texarkana, Texas; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mound ValleyCemetery with the Rev. Bob Allen officiating. Friends may call from 1to 5 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Potts Chapelof Cherryvale. (Newspaper Unknown, transcribed by FOFG)
BILLS, MARY M.
Cherryvale -- Mary M. Bills, 90, formerly of Cherryvale, died at 5:15p.m. Tuesday at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, where she had lived since2002.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Cherryvale Christian Churchwith Gerald Zuck, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in BigSandy Cemetery southeast of Toronto.
Friends may call at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale from noon until 5 p.m.Thursday, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday, and at the church from noonuntil service time Friday.
Biographical information will follow later. (The Monument Shop,Coffeyville, Kansas, Monument Card #822, date of death September 30,2003, trascribed by Peggy Thompson)
BILLUPS, DORIS MAE
COFFEYVILLE --- Doris Mae Billups, 85, of Coffeyville, diedWednesday (Oct. 26, 2005) at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with burial in Jefferson Cemetery.
Friends may call at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or the AmericanCancer Society, and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Billups was born March 5, 1920 in Oconomowoc, Wis., to Oscar andAlma (Ventense) Blumenstein. She attended Coffeyville schools.
On March 5, 1940 in Independence she married Harold K. Billups, and he died i n1986.
The couple lived in Coffeyville where she worked for severalrestaurants, including Truckers Cafe, New Castle, Rita's Cafe and withthe school lunch program.
Mrs. Billups was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Priscilla Guild, the Altar Guild and Mary Martha Circle of the church.
Survivors include a brother, Leo Blumenstein, Decatur, Ill. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BIRCHER, MINOR ARCHER
Minor Archer Bircher, aged 45 years, died Saturday evening at thefamily home on South Seventeenth street, of diulation of the heart. Thedeceased has been complaining for some time. He was at one time araiser of broom corn in this section and also a manufacturer of brooms.He is survived by his wife and several grown children.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the family home and theburial was a cemetery near Simpson chapel northwest of Sycamore.(Independence Daily Reporter ~ Monday ~ December 9, 1918 ~ Page 3 ~transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BIRDSONG, SHARON VERLEAN
CHERRYVALE --- Sharon Verlean "Sherry" Birdson, 56, of Cherryvaledied at 2:50 p.m. Monday (Jan. 10, 1994) at Mercy Hospital, where shehad been admitted a short time earlier.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Darlingand Burns Chapel, with the Rev. Lex Fox, pastor of the First BaptistChurch, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.
The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association, and contributions will be received at the funeral home.
Mrs. Birdsong was born Feb. 7, 1937, in Thayer to Verle and Frances E.(Watson) Riggle. She was adopted by her mother and stepfather,Thomas E. Weaver.
She received an associate of arts degree from Independence CommunityCollege in 1974. On Sept. 1, 1977, she began employment with theChild Support Enforcement Program in Independence, where she wasemployed at the time of her death. She previously had worked forthe Head Start Program in Cherryvale.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
On Oct. 17, 1979, she married Johnie G. Birdsong in Miami, Okla. He survives at the home.
Also surviving are one son, Rance E. LeFever, Hurley, Wis.; fourdaughters, Lana J. Wallace, Carlton, Minn., Judy L. Graham,Coffeyville, Lorra M. Henshaw, Beverly, Mass., and Anita M. Werner,Independence; one step-son, Stephen Birdsong, Cherryvale; twostep-daughters, Cindy Hodgden, St. Joseph, Mo., and Ruby Birdsong,Wichita; her mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Weaver,Independence; one sister, Frankie L. Williams, Independence; onebrother, Kenton E. Weaver, San Clemente, Calif.; one half-brother, DonRiggle, Madill, Okla.; one half-sister, Jackie Butler, Burleson, Texas;25 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BIRDWELL, GEORGE Q.
CANEY --- George W. Birdwell, 86, of Caney, died Saturday (April1, 2006) at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be at 11 a.m.Tuesday at the Havana United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Carrofficiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Havana United Methodist Church and they may be left with Penwell-Gabel Graves Chapel.
Mr. Birdwell was born July 31, 1919 in Blocker, Okla., to George andFlora (Taylor) Birdwell. He was a 1938 graduate of Prairie ViewHigh School in Seminole, Okla.
On Nov. 28, 1941, he married Bessie Williams in Pryor, Okla., and she died in 1985.
He later married Margaret Chrisman of Caney, and she survives.
Mr. Birdwell served in the U.S. Army from during World War II,achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He was stationed inBelgium, France, Germany and Puerto Rico, and was a Bronze Starrecipient.
He was employed with Continental Can and Dixon Manufacturing, retiringas a machinist from Funk Manufacturing in 1981. He also operatedfarm northwest of Havana.
Mr. Birdwell was a member of the Havana United Methodist Church,Masonic Lodge of Caney, VFW, American Legion, the NRA and BartlesvilleGun Club.
Survivors include two sons, George W. Birdwell, Yorba Linda, Calif.,and Keith Birdwell, Hutchinson; three daughters, Jean Ann Gross, Welch,Okla., Lydia Teague, Morrilton, Ark., and Connie Kirkpatrick, Havana;two step-daughters, Helen Stracham, Bartlesville, Okla., and MaxineVernon, Caney; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BISHOP, BETTY LOU
Betty Lou Bishop, 71, of Independence died Thursday at HeatherwoodEstates, where she had been a resident. She was born in 1934 and in1953, Betty Lou Pourbough married James T. Bishop. He preceded her indeath.
Survivors include two sons, Ted, of Independence, and Buddy of Liberty;a brother, Rex Brown, Fredonia; two sisters, Dorothy Andrees,Coffeyville, and Pat Ford, Altoona; five grandchildren, fivestep-grandchildren, one great-grandson and ninestep-great-grandchildren. (Newspaper Unknown, died November 17, 2005,transcribed from a card submitted by AW)
BISHOP, JIMMY JOE
CANEY --- Jimmy Joe Bishop, 68, of Independence, formerly ofCaney, died Tuesday at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be Friday at 10a.m. at Graves Funeral Home with burial in Havana Cemetery.
Friends may sign the register at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Foundation and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Bishop was born Aug. 8, 1935, in Independence, to Joe and Bertha(Winebrenner) Bishop. He graduated from Wayside High School in1954, and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1955, retiring in 1968.
He worked for the U.S. government in Houston, Texas, for several years,and prior to returning to Independence, he was self employed in WestMonroe, La. He had also worked for Emerson Electric for severalyears.
Mr. Bishop was a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include a brother, Walter, Huffer, Caney; and a sister, Twila Nutter, Caney. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BISHOP, MARY ELIZABETH
Former Coffeyville resident Mary Elizabeth Bishop, 92, of Newton, diedSunday, July 22, 1990 in Friendly Acres Retirement Community.
Mrs. Bishop was born May 7, 1898 near Camden, Mo., to B. F. and Mary Susan (Harden) Ford.
She moved from Coffeyville to Newton 23 years ago.
Mrs. Bishop was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church andformer member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Coffeyville.
Survivors include a brother, James Ford of Windom.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Restlawn MemorialPark Cemetery in Coffeyville under direction of the Petersen FuneralHome.
A memorial has been established with the Friendly Acres Retirement Community. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BLACK, CHRISTI C.
Christi C. Black of Independence died Sept. 2 in Chicago, Ill.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at 1 p.m.Friday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Gregoryofficiating.
Friends can register from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday at Penwell Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.
She was born June 18, 1947 to Chester O. Black and Juanita J. (Walton)Hight in Grand Rapids, Mich. When she was 5 the family moved toIndependence where she graduated from school.
She went on to beauty school, completed her degree as a licensedcosmetologist and owned and operated a beauty salon. She then moved toGreat Bend, where she raised two daughters and later returned toIndependence to work for Class LTD.
Survivors include her mother, Juanita Hight; two daughters, ShannonGoode and Shawn Imnediato; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildrenand a brother Chester Black.
Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church or to ClassLTD and they can be left with the funeral home. (Taken from a cardsubmitted by AFOFG-AW, death date: September 2, 2008)
BLACK, HAZEL L.
Services for Hazel L. Black, 102, of Elk City, will be Tuesday at 2p.m. at the Elk City Nazarene Church with the Rev. Terry Marta and theRev. Wayne Rose officiating. Interment will be in Oak HillCemetery.
Friends may call at Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home until 8 p.m. today,and from 8 a.m. until noon Tuesday when the casket will be taken to thechurch.
Memorials are suggested to the Elk City Nazarene Church.
Mrs. Black died Saturday (Sept. 30, 1995) at 12:10 p.m. at Meadowbrook Terrace nursing home in Independence.
She was born April 14, 1893, at Mayfield, to John G. and Ida(Williamson) Heasty. On Aug. 23, 1909 in Mayfield, she marriedCharles H. Black and he died in 1968.
Mrs. Black had lived in the Elk City area for 78 years. She was amember of the Elk City Nazarene Church and the Senior Citizens.
Survivors include two sons, Grant E. Black, Elk City, and Alfred A.Black, Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters, Leola May Brown, Cherryvale,and Ida Whistler, Dewey, Okla.; 20 grandchildren, 53great-grandchildren, 50 great-great-grandchildren and twogreat-great-great grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BLACKBURN, ALTA MAE
CHERRYVALE --- Alta Mae Blackburn, 85, of Cherryvale, died at 9a.m. Saturday (May 23, 1998) at the Cherryvale Care Center, where shehad been a resident since March 16.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Thayer Cemeteryin Thayer with the Rev. Lex Fox, pastor of the First Baptist Church inCherryvale, officiating. Friends may call at the Potts Chapel ofCherryvale from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday. The family willreceive friends at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and will be received at the funeral home.
Mrs. Blackburn was born on Jan. 23, 1913, in American Falls, Idaho, toCecil and Gladys (Wheeler) Mitchell. She moved to Kansas as achild and grew up and attended school in Kansas.
On April 25, 1935, she married Wayne Andrew Blackburn inFredonia. They made their home in the Thayer area. Mr.Blackburn died in 1970.
She was a member of the Baptist church in Cherokee, Okla.
Survivors include three sons, Lee, Cherryvale, Michael, Mound Valley,and David, Evenclaw, Wash.; four daughters, Barbara Stickland,Cherryvale, Linda Malcom, Tecumseh, Carol Hugo, LaVista, neb., andGinger Jones, Wichita; three brothers, Richard Mitchell, Alaska, HowardMitchell, Washington state, and Clifford Mitchell, Oregon; threesisters, Helen Orr, Fay Deal and Raye Wallace, all of California; 15grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by FOFG)
BLACKBURN, WARREN LEROY
Cherryvale – Warren LeRoy Blackburn, 71, of Cherryvale, died at 9:26a.m. Monday at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at alater date. Potts Chapel of Cherryvale is handling the localarrangements.
Mr. Blackburn was born Oct. 12, 1931 at Marshfield, Wis.
He married Dorothy Eslick on June 24, 1950 at Delavan, Wis., and she survives at the home.
In addition to his wife Mr. Blackburn is survived by three sons,Michael Blackburn, Delavan, Wis., Donald Blackburn, Dickeyville, WIs.;and Gary Blackburn, Cherryvale; a daughter, Deborah Galloway, Neodesha;a brother, Lyle Blackburn, Cherryvale, a sister, Betty Albert, Delavan,Wis.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (Newspaper unknown,died March 3, 2003, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BLACKFORD, MATILDA
(Around Town)
Mrs. Matilda Blackford, wife of J.R. Blackford of South Fifteenthstreet, died of consumption at 3 o'clock this morning, aged 54 years.The funeral will be held at the house at 10 a.m. tomorrow conducted byElder C.H. Jones. (Independence Daily Reporter ~ Monday ~ January28, 1901 ~ Page 3 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BLACKMORE, MARJORIE ARLENE
Marjorie Arlene Blackmore, 85, of Sycamore, died Tuesday morning (Sept. 6, 2011) at Mercy Hospital in Independence.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Farmridge Cemetery nearSycamore with the Rev. Bill Boone, pastor of Sycamore United MethodistChurch, officiating.
Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Webb& Rodrick Chapel in Independence, with the family receivingvisitors from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Sycamore United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Blackmore was born March 9, 1926 in the Sycamore valley, thedaughter of Robert Byron Sherwin and Bessie (Harbour) Sherwin.She attended Sycamore Valley schools and graduated from IndependenceHigh School.
She was a member of Sycamore United Methodist Church.
She married Paul A. Blackmore on April 29, 1946 and they made theirhome in the Elk City area, where they farmed. They moved toSycamore in 1990. Mr. Blackmore died Nov. 23, 2005.
Mrs. Blackmore is survived by a son, Mike Blackmore, of Thayer; adaughter, Janet Tucker, of Sycamore; two brothers, Jack Sherwin, ofIndependence, and Max Sherwin, of Sycamore; two sisters, Barbara Milesand Betty Miles, both of Douglass; five grandchildren and eightgreat-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BLACKMORE, W. T. MRS.
Death Takes Mrs. W. T. Blackmore
Elk City Woman A Sister of L. A. James
Mrs. W. T. Blackmore, 55, died early this morning at her home in ruralElk City following an illness of two weeks. Intestinal flu was given asthe cause of death.
Besides the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Fred Welser of Neodesha, a son,Paul of the home address, her mother, Mrs. Isaac James of Elk City,three sisters, Mrs. J. R. Stadler, of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. ElmerBobbitt of Elk City and Mrs. Chanucey Nicholson of Neodesha and fivebrothers, John James of Wichita, Milton James of McPherson, W. A. andCarl James of Elk City and L. A. James of Independence, survive.Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time this afternoon. (TheIndependence Daily Reporter, October 19, 1934, Friday, transcribed byJim Laird)
BLADES, MARTHA JANE
Martha Jane Blades, 71, of Humboldt, died Monday, 29 July, 1996, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the FirstPresbyterian Church in Chanute with the Rev. Charles Carsonofficiating. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Churchof Chanute or to the Humboldt Public Library. Kunkel Funeral chapel ofHumboldt is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Blades was born Aug. 24, 1924 in Cherryvale, to Ralph and Mary(Nicholson) Blades. She attended Cherryvale schools, graduated fromParsons Junior College and the University of Kansas. She also receiveda master's degree from Pittsburg State University.
She was a teacher at Paola High School, Independence community Juniorcollege and Missouri Southern University. She began work for theChanute Tribune as a reporter in 1970 and remained there until movingto Humboldt in 1980 when she became librarian of the Humboldt PublicLibrary. She retired in 1992. Miss Blades was a member of the firstPresbyterian Church in Chanute, the Order of the Eastern Star and thealumni associations at the University of Kansas and Pittsburg StateUniversity.
Survivors include two brothers, Ralph Blades Jr., Humboldt, and Donald Blades, Fort Worth, Texas. (Freda Webb)
BLAES, HELEN A.
CHERRYVALE --- Helen A. Blaes, 102, of Cherryvale, died Thursday at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier CatholicChurch. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. atPotts Chapel in Cherryvale, with the family receiving friends followinga 7 p.m. rosary.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Blaes was born Aug. 7, 1904 in Parsons to Harry and BerthaMiller. She spent her early life attending school and working forthe First National Bank in Parsons.
On Nov. 7, 1928, in Parsons, she married Leo Blaes and he died in 1965.
She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Church and Altar Society.
Survivors include three sons, Don Blaes, Raymond Blaes and Bill Blaes,all of Cherryvale; three daughters, Helen Heady, Parsons, HarrietJohnson, Des Plaines, Ill., and Colleen Thompson, Cherryvale; 28grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by FOFG)
BLAGG, MARGUERITE M.
Marguerite M. Blagg, 78, of Kansas City, died Saturday Jan. 25, 1997 at the Manor of Kansas City.
Mrs. Blagg was born in Coffeyville, and was a resident here for 37 years and of Kansas City for 41 years.
She was a bookkeeper with the Artex Crafts Co., and Coronet Jewelry Co., in Kansas City.
She was a member of Grinter Chapel United Methodist Church in Kansas City.
Survivors include her son, Ben of Kansas City, two sisters, MildredJamison of Oklahoma City and Fern Shelton of Augusta, Ga., and agranddaughter.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Restlawn Cemetery inCoffeyville. The family suggests memorial contributions to GrinterChapel United Methodist Church. (Transcribed from a card submitted byAFOFG-AW)
BLAIR, WILLIAM "BILL" K.
Obit: William "Bill" K. Blair, 73 of Cherryvale passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturdayat Mount Zion Community Church northeast of Cherrvale at 20052 ChaseRoad, with Pastor Marty Warren, officiating. Interment will be inFairview Cemetery, Cherryvale, Kansas.
Friends may sign the register book from 12 Noon until 8:00 P>M.Friday at Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale with the familyreceiving friends from 6:00 P. M. until 7:30 P.M.
Memorial remembrances are suggested to the Mount Zion Community Church,Harden Hospice or Cherryvale Food Bank and may be left or mailed toWickham Family Funeral Home, 216 East 4th Street, Cherryvale Kansas,67335.
Wiliam K. Blair was born November 12, 1939 at Cherryvale, Kansas theson of James Jesse Blair and Opal (Knoles) Blair. He grew up inCherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in1957. After he gradiated he enlisted in the National Guardin Cherryvale and served 8 years. On May 9, 1959 at Parsons,Kansas he was married to Martha A. Bayless and she survives at the home.
Bill worked as a control inspector for the Kansas State Board ofAgriculture for many years until his retirement in 2006. He laterworked for the City of Cherryvale in the Public Works Department untilis health forced him to retire.
Bill also loved farming and was the owner of Blair Farms. Whileworking a full time job he also worked various jobs with Newton;s TrueValue. Jim Honeycutt, Cherryvale Grain for many years, drove atruck for Gregg Cabinets and Sedan Floral among several other jobs hedid in his spare time.
Survivors include wife, Martha of the Home, three sons, James J. Blairof Edmond, Oklahoma, William Scott Blair of Cherryvale, Kansas, DouglasAlan Blair and his wife Shelli of Altamont, Kansas, two brothers, LarryBlair and his wife Judi of Narragansett, Rhode Island, Jerry Blair andhis wife Irene of Nebraska, sister Francis Ellen Stacy and her husbandLewis of Kansas City, Kansas, eighteen grandchildren, siix greatgranchildren and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in deathby his parents and Uncle Orven Knowles. (Unknown Newspaper ~ August 7,2013 ~ Submitted by Freda Webb)
BLAKEMORE, MARIE
Marie Blakemore, 88, of Caney, died Wednesday (July 6, 1994) in the Jane Phillips Medical Center at Bartlesville, Okla.
Mrs. Blakemore was born April 26, 1906, to William E. and Sylvia A. (Wise) Phillips in Gravite, Ark. She was a homemaker.
She married Tora "Pete" Blakemore on Oct. 19, 1925, in Sedan. Hepreceded her in death in February 1972. She lived most of herlife in Chautauqua or Montgomery counties. She moved to Caneywith her husband in 1958.
Survivors are four sons, Darrell Blakemore of Kent, Wash.; ViroBlakemore of Winfield; Williams Blakemore and Ray Blakemore, both ofCaney; five daughters, Viola Jackson of Bartlesville, Okla.; NadinePennell of Wichita; Violet Gribben, Ellen Ross and Elva June Ranes, allof Caney; her brother, John E. Phillips, of Arkansas City; 24grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and fivegreat-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Graves Memorial Chapel withburial in the Havana Cemetery. Friends may call at the GravesFuneral Home at Caney until 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to servicetime Saturday. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BLAKEMORE, WILLIAM THOMAS
CANEY --- William Thomas "Willie" Blakemore, 69, of Niotaze, died Tuesday (Aug. 14, 2007) at Sedan Hospital.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Parcells Family Funeral Home in Caney. Burial will be at Havana Cemetery.
Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the family receiving visitors from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mr. Blakemore was born June 9, 1938 in Niotaze, the son of T. Ora"Pete" and Sylvia "Marie" (Phillips) Blakemore. The family movedto Wayside when he was 6 years old and he attended schools at Waysideand Tyro.
He was known around Caney as the Can Man and featured in the Caney Chronicle as Willie Waves.
He is survived by two brothers, Viro Blakemore, Niotaze, and Lloyd"Ray" Blakemore, Niotaze; and five sisters, Violet Gribblen, Caney,Viola Jackson, Bartlesville, Okla., Nadine Pennell, Wichita, and EllenRoss and Elva "June" Ranes, both of Caney. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by FOFG)
BLAKSLEE, JOHN D.
Coffeyville - John D. Blakslee, 79, of Coffeyville, died Wednesday in Coffeyville.
Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.
Friends may call Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Central Church of the Nazarene of Coffeyville and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Blakslee was born May 13, 1928 in El Dorado to Ora B. and Mary (Maxwell) Blakslee. He attended Cedar Bluff School.
On May 4, 1951, in Bartlesville, Okla., he married Lois Purdy.
He was enlisted in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1957 and in the United States Air Force from 157 to 1967.
He worked for Sherwin-Williams and farmed for Bob and Tony Campbell for over 20 years.
Survivors include five daughters, Susan Pollett and Kay Yeubanks, bothof Coffeyville, Connie Bisby, Springfield, Mo., Kerry Beeson,Coffeyville and Kristi Smith, Miami, Okla; 11 grandchildren and sixgreat-grandchildren. (Taken from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW, deathdate: March 5, 2008)
BLAKESLEE, MARY E.
Mary E. Blakeslee, 85, of Independence, died Saturday morning at Mercy Hospital where she had been a patient since Tuesday.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday atSt. Andrew’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Stephen Mahn Thapwa,pastor, celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at thePotts Chapel. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Independence.
Friends may call at the Potts Chapel from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Memorials would be welcomed to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church or to Mercy Hospital and will be received at Potts Chapel.
Biographical information will follow at a later date. (Newspaperunknown, died May 27, 2000, transcribed from a card submitted by AW)
BLANKENSHP, JIMMIE JOE
Jimmie Joe Bankenship, 73 year old Coffeyville resident passed away at his home Sunday, May 1, 2011.
His family includes his children: Jimmy Lee Blankenship and his wifeJulie of Bartlesville, Debra Lynn Blankenship of Bartlesville, TerryDwayne Blankenship and his wife, Jennie of Coffeyville, Kansas, PamelaWohlford, and her husband Richard of Bartlesville, four grandchildren,seven great grandchildren, and three sisters. One brother precedes himin death.
Memorial services will be held at the American Legion at 811 W. 12th,Coffeyville, KS on May 14 at 1 p.m. (Taken from a card submitted byFOFG)
BLANKENSHIP, VIOLA EDNA
CANEY --- Viola Edna Blankenship, 71, of Caney, died Saturday(Feb. 5, 1994) at jane Philips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First Southern Baptist Churchwith burial in Sunnyside Cemetery. Friends may call at GravesFuneral Home Monday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m.until 10 a.m. Memorials are suggested to the church and they maybe left at the funeral home.
Mrs. Blankenship was born Sept. 1, 1922 in Michigan City, Ind., toRussell and Ellen (Swiger) Miller. She attended schools inFlorida and Indiana.
On Oct. 9, 1948 in Canadian, Texas, she married Troy Blankenship and he survives. The couple moved to Caney in 1989.
Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sawyer, and served as secretary of the United Methodist Women.
Other survivors include four sons, Robert G. Morris and WilliamBlankenship, both of St. Petersburg, Fla., James L. Morris, Wichita,and Troy Blankenship, Austin, Nev.; three daughters, Barbara Rowley,Mobile, Ala., Betty Artherton, Caney, and Elizabeth Blankenship,Lawrence; three brothers, Charles V. Smith, Medicine Lodge, HowardMiller, address unknown, and David Miller, Paragould, Ark.; fivesisters, Kathryn Guthrie, Preston, Veronice Daye, Milwaukee, Wis.,Patricia Schroll, Michigan City, Ind., Betty Eckert, St. Petersburg,and Lillian Snider, Cowgill, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and fourgreat-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BLANKINSHIP, ERNEST A.
Ernest A. Blankinship, 95, of Independence, died early Wednesdaymorning (March 22, 1995) at the Meadowbrook Lodge nursing home, wherehe had been a resident for the past five years.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of GodChurch, with the Rev. Perry Bryant officiating. Burial will be inthe Rutland Cemetery under direction of the Potts Chapel. Friendsmay call at the chapel from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Saturday, when the casket will be removed to the church.Friends may call at the church after noon Saturday.
The family has suggested memorials to the First Assembly of GodChurch. They may be left at the chapel or the church office.
The family may be contacted at the Willard Blankinship residence, 1200 N. 5th, Independence.
Mr. Blankinship was born on June 30, 1899, at Hewins to Hiram T. andEmma (Moffitt) Blankinship. He attended schools in the Hewins andElgin areas.
He was a self-employed painter and paper hanger for many years inIndependence. He also served as custodian at the First UnitedMethodist Church and the First Assembly of God Church.
He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.
He married Yola Marie Tucker in 1927 in Independence. She died in 1978.
He is survived by two sons, Marvin Ray Blankinship, Lecompton, andWillard Blankinship, Independence; five grandchildren and threegreat-grandchildren.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BLECHA, DANIEL HENRY
Coffeyville – Daniel Henry Blecha, 88, of rural Coffeyville, died Saturday at his home.
Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Ford Wulf Bruns Edgewood Chapel with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call the funeral home until 9 p.m. today from 8 a.m. to 9p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to service time Wednesday.
Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Blecha was born March 6, 1913 in Spearville, Kan., to Henry andEmma (Burks) Blecha. He attended schools in Bolivar, Mo., and thefamily moved to the rural Edna, Kan., area in the late 1920s.
On June 25, 1936, in Oswego, he married Elsie (Loe) Atkinson and theymade their home in Coffeyville. In 1954 they moved west of Coffeyvillewhere they owned and operated an orchard and vegetable farm. In 1939,Mr. Blecha began working for Carlton Hall Dairy and later for OzarkSmelting and Mining Co., now Sherwin-Williams where he retired in 1975.Mrs. Blecha died in 1995.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a stepson, Jim Dee Atkinson, rural Coffeyville; astep daughter, Kathryn Wise, rural Coffeyville, three sisters, ClaraHyde and Pearl Doyle, both of California, and Emma Wood, Bolivar, Mo.;seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. (Newspaper Unknown,died June 9, 2001, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BLECHA, DARREL D.
Darrel D. Blecha, 73 of Caney died Thursday at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Penwell Gabel Webb & RodrickChapel with Brother Tom Monday of the Assembly of God Church in Caney,officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Elk City.
Although the casket has been closed, friends may call Monday from noonuntil 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Assembly of God Church of Caney and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Blecha was born May 13, 1934 near Elk City to John and Vera (Tharp) Blecha, attended schools in that area.
In 1956 he married Margaret Burns and they later divorced. On Oct. 29,1982 in Miami, Okla., he married Norma Jean Ward and she survives.
Mr. Blecha farmed and worked in the oil business and did road maintenance in Washington County, Okla.
Other survivors include two sons, Darrel Blecha Jr., Tyro and DonnieBlecha, Erie, a stepson, Tommy Blecha, Neodesha, two stepdaughters,Annetta Clark, Coffeyville and Connie Meza, Busch, Colo.; a sister,OnaleaAtterbery, Jefferson; and two granddaughters. (Taken from a cardsubmitted by AFOFG-AW, death date: February 28, 2008)
BLEX, DOROTHY A.
Dorothy A. Blex, 76, of Derby, and formerly of Independence, died Friday at Wesley Hospital in Wichita.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Webb & RodrickFuneral, Independence, with the Rev. Jim York of the First BaptistChurch, Neodesha, officiating. Interment will be at Fawn CreekCemetery, Tyro.
Mrs. Blex was born May 28, 1924, near Independence, to William andSadie (Holmes) Paugh, and she attended school in the Independence area.
On Oct. 11, 1941 she married Marshall Blex at Cherryvale and he survives of the home in Derby.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Blex is survived by a son, Gene Blex,Sugarland, Texas; a daughter, Ellen Tenney, Derby; a brother, GeorgePaugh, Independence; a sister, Bernice Lindelow, Kansas City, Kan.;four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. (Paper Unknown;Funeral Card ID: 27; Name: Dorothy Flex; Age: 76; Date of Death:January 12, 2001; Date of Service: January 16, 2001; Funeral Home: WR;Cemetery: Fawn Creek; Location: Tryo, submitted by The Monument Shop -Coffeyville, Kansas)
BLICKENSDERFER, JEWELL
Coffeyville – Jewell Blickensderfer, 94, died Monday in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family receiving friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mrs. Blickensderfer was born March 3, 1911 to Thomas and Tina Wynne of Hartville, Mo.
She worked as a registered nurse at the Navajo Indian Reservation inTuba City, Ariz., before moving to Lebanon, Mo., where she marriedWills Blickensderfer on Aug. 25, 1939. They moved to Coffeyville in1945.
Mr. Blickensderfer died in 1989.
Survivors include three daughters, Gretchen Blickensderfer,Coffeyville, Martha Weaver, Colorado Springs, and Susan Collins, Elko,Nev.; two sisters, Virginia Wynne and Mary Jo Wynne, both ofSpringfield, Mo., four grandchildren and one great-grandson. (UnknownNewspaper, died: September 19, 2005, transcribed by FOFG-AW)
BLUE BETTY C.
Coffeyville - Betty C. Blue, 72, of Coffeyville, died Sunday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Churchwith the Rev. Richard Peckman officiating. Burial will be at RestlawnMemorial Park.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
Memorials are suggested to Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and donations may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Blue was born Feb. 26, 1935 at Coffeyville, the daughter of GeorgeO. and Elsie Ruby (Gerler) Clark. She grew up in Coffeyville andgraduated from Field Kindley High School.
She married John Blue on Dec. 5, 1952 at Coffeyville. He died in 1989.
The couple lived in Coffeyville where Mrs. Blue worked as breakfastmanager at Hardee's for 17 years. She was also a volunteer with theCoffeyville Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for 15 years.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Blue is survived by a daughter, Johnna Antle, Coffeyville; a son,Rick Blue, Augusta; a sister, Ruth Broker, South Coffeyville, Okla.;four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (Taken from a cardsubmitted by AFOFG-AW, Death date: February 17, 2008)
BOEHNER, BEULAH ANNETTE
Beulah Annette Boehner, 91, of Shawnee and formerly of Coffeyville diedFriday Aug. 16, 1996 in Columbia Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Boehner was born in Jamestown.
In 1931, she married Jesse Boehner, and they moved to Coffeyville thesame year. Mr. Boehner survives in Shawnee, where they moved in 1994.
Mrs. Boehner taught school in Dearing for more than 25 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Joline Rinard of Shawnee, one granddaughter and one great-grandson.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are by the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
The family has suggested memorials in lieu of flowers to the Arthritis Foundation. (Transcribed by card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BOGANEY, KIZZINE
Coffeyville - Kizzine Boganey, 87, of Coffeyville, died Saturday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Graves Funeral Home,Coffeyville with the Rev. W. E. Colbert officiating. Burial will be inRestlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 9a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mr. Boganey was born June 16, 1913 in Stilwell, Okla., to Nelson andMinnie (Franklin) Boganey. He was retired from Union Pacific Railroad.
Survivors include his wife, the former Louvenia Harris and severalnieces and nephews. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BOGART, WILLIAM ALLEN
William Allen Bogart, 57 of Independence, died Thursday as a result of a vehicle train accident near Independence.
Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Union Cemetery, Coffeyville with the Rev. Don Burchett officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Potts Chapel with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to God's Family Chapel and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Bogart was born June 19, 1951, in Rolla, Mo., to William H. and Mary Ellen (Hebb) Bogart.
On June 21, 1970, he married Peggy Guffey in Nowata, Okla., and she survives.
He was the minister of God's Family Chapel and worked as a leakage technician for Attmos Energy for 21 years.
Other survivors include a son, Jerry Bogart, Independence, onedaughter, Susan Bogart, Independence, a sister, Donna Ghazai, Omaha,Neb, and four grandchildren. (Taken from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW,Death date: June 19, 2008)
BOGART, WILLIAM ANTHONY
William Anthony Tony Bogart, 16, of Independence died Thursday as a result of a vehicle train accident near Independence.
Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Union Cemetery, Coffeyville with the Rev. Don Burchett officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Potts Chapel with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to God's Family Chapel and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Bogart was born Oct. 3,1991, in Neodesha to Jason Ryan and SusanBogart. He attended Independence High School and was active in sports.
In addition to his parents he is survived by three brothers, CodyBogart, Donivan Darrow and Dustin Darrow, all of Independence and hisgrandmother Peggy Bogart. (Taken from a card submitted byAFOFG-AW, death date: June 19, 2008)
BOGLE, PAUL SR.
CANEY --- Paul Bogle, Sr., 65, of Havana, died Tuesday (Sept. 7,2004) at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of GodChurch in Caney with Pastor Mike Morris officiating. Burial willfollow in the Havana Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8p.m. Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Penwell-GabelGraves Chapel of Caney.
Mr. Bogle was born Sept. 6, 1939 in Chanute to Eugene L. and Wynona(Blough) Bogle. He married Linda LaCrone June 9, 1971 and theylater divorced.
Mr. Bogle had worked as a farmer, in the oil fields, as a carpenter,plumber, mechanic and was employed by the Caney Valley High School as ajanitor for the past 10 years.
He is survived by his mother, Wynona "Dixie" Ryan of Ashflat, Ark.; oneson, Paul Bogle II, Caney; one daughter, Alyson Aitken, Coffeyville;two step-sons, Clayton Hockett, Caney, and Jim Allen Hockett,Independence; two sisters, Peggy Baralow, McKittrick, Calif., andShirley King, Gilbert, La.; five brothers, Robert Bogle, Chino Hills,Calif., Leonard "Butch" Bogle, Hendersonville, Tenn., Lester "L. D."Bogle and Jerry Bogle, both of Cherokee Village, Ark., and RonnieBogle, Springfield, Mo.; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren;and Pat Lumley, of the home. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BOHR, GEORGE RAPHAEL
George Raphael Bohr, 85, of Cherryvale, died Thursday at the Continuous Care Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. AndrewCatholic Church in Independence with the Rev. Benjamin Shockeyofficiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Potts Chapel inIndependence. The rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Monday at thefuneral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Cherryvale Public Library and donations may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Bohr was born Nov. 29, 1924 in Groom, Texas, the son of Raphael J.and Annie G. (Hermesmeyer) Bohr. He graduated from the Independenceschool system in 1942.
He married Jaunita Lewis on Nov. 30, 1946 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Cherryvale and she survives at the home.
He was a farmer until 1969 when he went into the farm construction business with his two brothers.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Bohr is survived by a son, John Bohr,Coffeyville; five daughters, Patty Tharp, Purcell, Okla., Dorothy Bohr,Cherryvale, Cathy Sanborn, Tyrone, Okla., Betty Bohr Cherryvale andJulie Drummond, Parsons; two brothers, Jim Bohr and Nick Bohr both ofIndependence, a sister, Lucy Lucas, Nebraska, 17 grandchildren and 18great-grandchildren. (Newspaper Unknown, died: January 14, 2010,transcribed from a card submitted by AW)
BOHR, JAMES A.
James A. "Jim" Bohr, 76, of Independence, died Sunday (Sept. 18, 2011) at Regal Estate in Independence.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. AndrewCatholic Church in Independence with Father Andrew Helman and SteveMahn Thapwa concelebrants. Inurnment will follow at CalvaryCemetery.
Friends may call from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Potts Chapel ofIndependence, the rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Cremation willfollow.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Andrew School Foundation.
Mr. Bohr was born Feb. 7, 1935 in Groom, Texas, the son of Raphael J.and Anna G. (Hermesmeyer) Bohr. He grew up in Independence andgraduated from Independence High School in 1954.
He married Rebecca Howard in 1956 and they later divorced.
He married Carol McHenry on Aug. 20, 1994 in Independence, and she survives at the home.
Mr. Bohr worked for Electra, Sheldon Grain and Coca-Cola before goingto work for Universal Atlas Cement in 1966. He retired in 1996.
He was a member of St .Andrew Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Bohr is survived by seven sons, William J.Bohr, Gregory E. Bohr, Stephen G. Bohr and Phillips D. Bohr, all ofIndependence, Chester Metcalf, of Texas, Mark Metcalf, of Independence,and David Metcalf, of Texas; four daughters, Gina M. Whitley, ofIndependence, Margaret A. Matlock, of Chanute, Susan Soliday ofIndiana, and Jennifer Wittenberg, of Texas, a brother, Nicholas Bohr,of Independence; a sister, Lucy Lucas, of Nebraska; 26 grandchildrenand eight great-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BOLEN, IRENE
Irene Bolen, Coffeyville, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at Windsor Place in Coffeyville. She was 90.
Irene was born September 30, 1920 in Coffeyville, Kansas, to L. H."Dick" and Irma (Foland) Richards. She grew up in the Coffeyvillearea where she received her education. After college she wasunited in marriage to Robert M. Bolen. The couple made their homein Topeka, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1978. Irenereturned to Coffeyville in 1991. She worked for First NationalBank in Coffeyville. She was a member of the First UnitedMethodist Church in Coffeyville.
She enjoyed bowling, card games, knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her friends and family.
She is survived by her son, Larry Bolen, of Grandview, Missouri;sister, Helen Warren of Coffeyville; granddaughters, Heather and Stacy;five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She waspreceded in death by her parents: Dick and Irma and lovinghusband, Robert.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, December 11, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. ReverentGerald Morris will officiate. A private burial will follow at alater date in Topeka, KS. Friends may call on Friday, December10, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to sign the guestregister. The family suggests memorial contributions can bemade to the American Cancer Society. These may be left with thefuneral home. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BOLES, EDNA MARIE
Coffeyvile - Edna Marie Boles, 81, of Caney, died Sunday at her home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Caney United MethodistChurch, with Rev. Angela DeFisher officiating. Burial will be inSunnyside Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials can be made to Coffeyville Friends of Animals and toAnimals with Our Love humane shelter and they may be left with David W.Barnes Funeral Home.
Mrs. Boles was born to Buford Clarence "B.C." and Ida (Richards) Goineson Sept. 8, 1926 in Henryetta, Okla. She grew up in Bartlesville, whereshe graduated from high school and she worked at Boeing in Wichitaduring World War II.
In August 1947 she married Evart L. Boles in Bartlesville, where theymade their home. She worked at Continental Can, Wakeland Grocery andKopco. She was a member of Caney United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Michael Boles, Piqua, Bruce Boles,Pacheco, Calif., and Roger Boles, Edmond, Okla.; two sisters, BurdinaRogers, Bartlesville and Rosa Lee Goines, Hemit, Calif., a half brotherJerry Goines, Bartlesville and two half sisters, Shirley Bright andJanet Nickles of Bartlesville, 12 grandchildren and 15great-grandchildren. (Taken from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW, deathdate: May 25, 2008)
BOLES, MARY JANE
Cherryvale- Mary Jane Boles, 93, of Cherryvale, died at 9:05 a.m.Sunday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center where she had beenundergoing treatment since March 27.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St.Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Kevin Trayers, pastor,celebrant. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Potts Chapelin Cherryvale. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemeterywest of Cherryvale.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Francis Xavier Altar Society and will be received at the funeral home.
Mrs. Boles was born on Aug. 16, 1903 in Cherryvale to Arthur C. andWinifred (Mangan) Cole. She grew up in Cherryvale and attended St.Francis Xavier Catholic School. She then attended St. Mary's Women'sCollege in Leavenworth.
Following her schooling, she moved to Kansas City, Mo., where she wasemployed for 44 years with the Sealight Co. as supervisor of the CreditUnion. After she retired, she returned to Cherryvale, where she was abookkeeper for the Cherryvale Medical Lodge until 1989.
In 1953 she married Curtis J. Boles. He died in 1970.
She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the church Altar Society.
Survivors include a sister, Anna Belle Kiddoo, Coffeyville. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BOLES, WILMA MARIE
Wilma Marie (Draeger) Boles, 72, of Caney, died Tuesday (May 26, 1998) at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.
Mrs. Boles was born June 15, 1925, in Coffeyville, to Henry R. and AlmaMarie (Binney) Draeger. She was raised in Coffeyville andattended public schools in Coffeyville. She graduated from FieldKindley High School in 1944.
She worked in retail sales prior to her marriage.
On Aug. 25, 1946, she married L. Edward Boles at her home in Coffeyville. They moved to Caney in 1946.
Mrs. Boles began working in 1965 at the Caney Nursing Home as a nurse'saide and activity director until her retirement in October 1985.
She was a member of the Caney United Methodist Church, Naomi Circle,United Methodist Women, Rebekah Lodge, VFW, Auxiliary and the americanLegion Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband; and two sisters, Lois Vogt,of Coffeyville, and Darlene Lucas of Washington, D. C.
She was preceded in death by a brother.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Graves Memorial Chapel inCaney. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Friday at Graves Funeral home in Caney.
The family has suggested memorials to the Caney United Methodist Church. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BOLT, ELSIE
Long Illness Ends In Death
Miss Elsie Bolt Passed Away at 10 O'clock Last Night
Died at the Family Home Near Sycamore - End Due to Tubercular Affectionand an Abcess in the Throat - Trip to New Mexico In Vain.
Miss Elsie Bolt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Bolt, of Sycamore,Kansas, died at the family residence about 10 o'clock last night, avictim of tubercular trouble combined with an abcess in the throat. Shehad been a sufferer from tubercular trouble for a number of years andrecently returned from a six months stay in New Mexico, where she wentin the hope that the dry climate would restore her to good health. Shewas 22 years of age. Besides her parents, three brothers - Lloyd Bolt,of Dearing, and Herbert and Newton, residing at home, survive her. Thefuneral will take place from the residence at 10 o'clock tomorrow.Deceased was a member of the Congregational church, and a young womanwith a wide acquaintance and many friends in this city. (The EveningStar ~ Independence, KS ~ Friday ~ May 12, 1911 ~ Page 1 ~ Transcribedby Judy Mayfield)
BOLTON, JAMES M.
James M. Bolton was born in Giles County, Va., July 9, 1824 died May26, 1904. In 1851 he was married to Miss Alice V. Thorn and in1853 they moved to Iowa where they lived for twnety-one years. In1874 they moved to Butler County and from there to Montgomery County in1898, four miles west of Cherryvale where he has since resided.He was a member of the Methodist church and highly respected by all whoknew him. He leaves two children to mourn his loss, WilliamBolton with hom he made his home and Miss Nancy Hartley, ofMissouri. His wife died three years ago. The funeralservices were held yesterday at two o'clock by Rev. Dr. Robbins andinterment was made in Fairview Cemetery. (Cherryvale Daily Republican ~Saturday ~ May 28, 1904 ~ Page 4)
BOMBOY, JAMES A.
Woman's Father Dies
The father of Mrs. William Warner Jr., of Mattoon (IL), James A.Bomboy, died Tuesday in his home in Coffeyville, Kan. He was about 70.Funeral services will be Thursday in Coffeyville. [Daily JournalGazette (Mattoon, IL) May 6, 1953]
BONHAM, GEORGE PETER
Coffeyville – George Peter Bonham, 79, of Coffeyville, died Sunday at Windsor Place.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Holy NameCatholic Church followed by burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited today at 7:30 p.m. at Ford Wulf Bruns Edgewood Chapel, where friends may call until 9 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Bonham was born May 12, 1922 at Coffeyville to Leora B. and Mary(Deller) Bonham. After attending Coffeyville schools, he worked as apainter for his father until entering the U. S. Army in 1942. He servedduring World War II in the South Pacific and was discharged in 1945when he returned to Coffeyville where he resumed his trade untilretiring in 1987.
On May 24, 1941 at Dewey, Okla., he married Bonnie Mayone. She died 1992.
Mr. Bonham was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, the Veterans ofForeign Wars, the American Legion and the International Brotherhood ofPainters Local 203.
Survivors include a son, George E. Bonham, Coffeyville; a daughter,Teresa Miller, Coffeyville, one brother, Marshall Bonham, Osawatomie; asister, Marguerite Hills, Elk City; five grandchildren and twogreat-grandchildren. (Newspaper unknown, died December 2, 2001,transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BOOE, DOROTHY E.
Dorothy E. Booe, 61, of 1529 W. Laurel, lot 5, died at 5:24 p.m.Sunday, February 19, 1995, at Mercy Hospital where she had been apatient since February 16. Dorothy Evelyn Booe was born December 24,1933 at Savonburg, Kansas the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Beeman)Nordt. she graduated from Humboldt High School, Humboldt, Kansas in1951. On September 26, 1952 in Humboldt, Kansas she was united inmarriage to Don Booe and they were later divorced. She worked invarious fields both before and after her marriage, and also was anartist who exhibited in art shows in Kansas and neighboring states. Shewas well known of her pen and ink drawings on paper and porcelain. shehad just completed a genealogical history of early Montgomery Countyschools and had spent many years researching the history of her family.She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Independence. She was alsoa member of the Montgomery County Genealogical Society and theSoutheast Kansas Genealogical Society. Survivors include 3 sons, TonyBooe of Lake Arrowhead, California, Tim and Tracy Booe both of Chanute;1 daughter Cindy McCoy of Independence, Kansas; 2 sisters MargaretLassman of Chanute, Kansas and Frances Foster of Independence, 1brother Carl Nordt of Chanute and 10 grandchildren. Dorothy waspreceded in death by her father and mother, her sister Helen and hertwin sister, Betty. Submitted by Freda Webb)
BOORIGLE, JOSEPH
Joseph "Joe" Boorigle, 89, of 422 S. 16th, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday at his home.
Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Monday at Webb & Rodrick FuneralHome. Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St.Andrew's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Kevin Trayers, pastor,officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Monday. Thefamily may be contacted at the home of Mr. Boorigle's daughter, MaryMiesner, 611 S. 6th.
Memorials are suggested to the Mercy Hospital Home Health Care program.
Mr. Boorigle was born April 30, 1904, in Hulbert, Okla., to Abdo and Mary (Williams) Boorigle.
On April 29, 1926, he married Elizabeth Baun Hoffer. She died in 1984.
On Jan. 22, 1984, he married Ruby Miller. She survives at the home.
Mr. Boorigle was employed as a shop foreman at Stephenson Chevrolet andhad worked at Bob's Texaco & Auto Repair. He also farmed.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus and thesheriff's reserve. He also was a member of St. Andrew's CatholicChurch.
Also surviving are one son, Bob, Wichita; two daughters, ColleenEdwards and Mary Miesner, both of Independence; two step-sons, DavidMiller, Parsons, and Richard Miller, Joplin, Mo.; two sisters, RozanneHayden, Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildrenand three step-grandchildren.
Casket-bearers for the Tuesday service will be Jack Carey, FrankSwenson, Steve Wilson, Fred Boorigle, Gary Redman and John Jacobs.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BOOTH, AMANDA
At Rest
Mrs. T.J. Booth Passed Away at 4:30 Yesterday.
Mrs. Amanda B. Booth died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at herhome at 202 Laurel street in this city. She was a victim of consumptionand had been sick over two years. She was a patient sufferer. She hasbeen near death's door for a month and the suffering she has gonethrough must have been acute. Yet she complained not.
Mrs. Booth was 40 years of age and was the wife of Thomas J. Booth, ofthe Union Implement company. Iowa was the state of her nativity and hermaiden name was Peebler. She came to this city in 1879. Besides herhusband, Mrs. Booth is survived by her three children, two girls and aboy. The funeral will be held at the residence at 10 o'clock tomorrowmorning. The funeral service will be preached by Rev. Stafford andinterment will be made in Mount Hope cemetery.
Before her illness Mrs. Booth was a leader in the social circles of thecity and no social function was complete without her. She was anaccomplished and estimable lady and much beloved by all who knew her.She leaves a legion of friends who will seriously mourn herdeath. (The Evening Star, Independence, KS, Wednesday, April 17,1901, page 1, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
BORING, SHIRLEY ANN
CHERRYVALE - Shirley Ann Boring, 83 of Cherryvale died on Wednesday,June 11, 2008 at Elm Haven West in Parsons, Kansas. Viewing was heldSunday, June 15, at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale. Funeral services wereheld Monday, June 16 at New Hope Christian Church of Cherryvale withthe Rev. Gerald Zuck officiating. Interment followed at FairviewCemetery in Cherryvale. Memorials are suggested to the New HopeChristian Church and may be left with Potts Chapel. Shirley was born onDecember 20, 1924, in Cherryvale to Fred and Ruby (Weiser) Boring. sheattended school and graduated in Cherryvale. She was employed as anassembler at Gregg Cabinets before her retirement and was a life timemember of the New Hope Christian Church of Cherryvale. Survivorsinclude her cousins, Ruby Phelps of Coffeyville, Mel and Del Heidelmanof Coffeyville, Jack and Deloris of Sullivan, Mo., Geoerge Weiser ofCoffeyville, Jack and Judy Litty of Florida, Harriett Gill ofCherryvale and Susanne and Pat Bell of Cherryvale. (Submitted by FredaWebb)
BOSS, GILBERT CLEMENT
Gilbert Clement Boss, 96, of rural Cherryvale, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday(March 25, 1994) in Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, where he hadbeen a patient since March 19.
Mr. Boss was born Jan. 28, 1898 in Woodson County, to Clement Noah andAnna (Burt) Boss. He attended Liberty School near Coyville, andgrew up in the Coyville and Toronto, Kan., areas.
After his education, he farmed and operated a country maintainer in Wilson and Montgomery Counties.
On Feb. 14, 1921, he married Florence Fields in Fredonia. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1961.
He was a member of the United Brethren Church near Coyville.
Survivors include two sons, Gailord of Parsons and Merlyn of ruralCherryvale; three brothers, Carl Engstron of Toronto, Roy Engstron ofCoyville and Gus Engstron of Fredonia; one sister, Etta Erbe of Iola;11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and fourgreat-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Darling and Burns Chapel ofCherryvale, with burial in Fredonia City Cemetery. Friends maycall at the chapel from noon until 8 p.m. on Monday and after 9 a.m. onTuesday.
The family has suggested memorials to the American HeartAssociation. Memorials can be received at the chapel, or mailedto the chapel at P.O. Box 361, Cherryvale, 67335. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by FOFG)
BOSWELL, DOROTHY NADINE
CHERRYVALE --- Mrs. Dorothy Nadine Boswell, 67, of Cherryvale, diedWednesday afternoon at her home. Her death was attributed tonatural causes.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at the Carling and Burns Chapel,with the Rev. Lex Fox, pastor of the First Baptist Church,officiating. A private interment will be held at the FairviewCemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday fromnoon until 6 p.m.
Mrs. Boswell was born on Jan. 13, 1921, in Liberal, to Mac and Evelyn(Clune) McCullough. She grew up and attended schools inHutchinson. On July 3, 1937, at Kingman, she married CharlesArthur Boswell. He survives at the home.
Mr. and Mrs. Boswell moved to Yakima, Wash., in 1941, coming toCherryvale in 1963. She was employed at the Sunset Nursing Homein Cherryvale for several years and was a member of the First BaptistChurch.
Other survivors include a son, Arthur Boswell, Jr., Payallup, Wash.;three daughters, Marie Hargraves and Gyen Clark, Yakima, Wash.; andSharon Roberts, Renton, Wash.; two sisters, Maxine Farthling, Wichita,and Betty Eagins, Arizona; three brothers, Marcus McCullough,California, Jacob McCullough, Hutchinson, and Allen McCullough,Arizona; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left atthe funeral home. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by OFOFG ~ Date ofDeath: April 20, 1988)
BOTTS, JAMES A.
Retired minister James A. Botts, 95, of Coffeyville, died Saturday (Aug. 20, 1988).
He was born Jan. 5, 1893, near Ingalls to James T. and Minerva (Catrin) Botts. He grew up in the Havana area.
On Feb. 20, 1943, he married Veda L. Williams in Independence.
Mr. Botts served during World War I. He was a minister andpastored Niotaze Christian Church, Wayside Union Church, and the HavanaAssembly of God. Mr. Botts retired in 1964, and they moved toCaney where they lived for 18 years before moving to Coffeyville.Mrs. Botts died in June 1987.
Survivors include a stepson, Claude Wilson of Cooperstown, N.Y.; twostepdaughters, Delora Walker of Jackson, Miss., and Lois Barrett ofHazlet, N.J.; six step-grandchildren; and sevengreat-step-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Graves Memorial Chapel,Caney, with burial in Havana Cemetery. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submittedby OFOFG ~ Date of Death: Aug. 20, 1988)
BOURRET, GORDON
Gordon Bourret, 74, of Caney, died Thursday (May 23, 1991) in his home.
He was born Nov. 4, 1916, in Pocahontas, Iowa, to Burt and Jennie (Lawson) Bourret.
On Sept. 16, 1937, he married Helen Morris in Olathe. They moved to Caney in January 1990.
Mr. Bourret was a retired restaurant owner and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Gordon Kenneth of Independence, Mo.;a daughter, Judy Turner of Henderson, Nev.; nine grandchildren; and 18great-grandchildren.
Mr. Bourret was cremated. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m.Saturday in the First Baptist Church under direction of the GravesFuneral Home.
The family suggests memorials to the Caney First Baptist Church Building Fund. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BOUILLET, WALTER
Funeral services. - The funeral services of the late Walter Bouilletwho died at Caney Monday, was held yesterday afternoon. Walter Bouilletlived in this city until a short time ago and many of his friends andschoolmates attended the funeral. (Independence Daily Reporter ~Thursday ~ March 7, 1907 ~ Page 5 ~ transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BOWEN, ELIZABETH JEAN
Elizabeth Jean Bowen, 75, formerly of Coffeyvile and Bartlesville, diedSunday evening (Jan. 12, 2003) at the West Park Medical Plaza NursingHome in Topeka following a long illness.
Mrs. Bowen was born July 2, 1927.
She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a former Women'sAuxiliary VFW President in Pasadena, Texas. Mrs. Bowen was also amember of the Moose Lodge and the Senior Citizens Center ofBartlesville.
Survivors include four sons, Tom Bowen of Pasadena, Texas; Edward Bowenof Independence, Kansas; Curtis Bowen of Tulsa, Oklahoma; andChristopher Bowen of Topeka; three grandchildren; and agreat-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Ray Bowen, after thirty-two years of marriage.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at theStumpff Funeral Home of Bartlesville. Cremation services wereheld in Topeka and interment will be held at a later date. (UnknownNewspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BOWEN, WILLIAM GUY
Pvt. William Guy "Bill" Bowen, former West Plains high school student,was killed in action on Leyte Island on December 7, last, , having beenshot down by a Japanese sniper, after he had cleaned out two enemymachine gun nests with his pistol. He was a son of Mrs. Etta Bowen, wholives in the Rudville community, six miles northeast of West Plains,and also was a brother of Mrs. Bill McMillin, of the Rudvillecommunity. Young Bowen was a paratrooper with General MacArthur'sforces. He was with the 11th Airborne division and had been in NewQuinea before going to the Philippines for the invasion of Leyte. TheBowen family moved to Howell county some ten or twelve years ago fromCoffeyville, Kans., and the father, Guy Bowen, died a few years ago.Two of paratrooper Bowen's brothers also are in the armed forces, Sgs.,Maurice Bowen being with the medical corps at Stark General Hospital,Charleston, S. C., while Pvt. Robert Bowen is with the army in Germany.Also his brother-in-law, Bill McMillin, of West Plains, is now intraining with the U. S. Infantry at Camp Wolters, Tex. He formerly wasemployed in the mechanical department of the Quill. (The West Plains,Missouri, Quill, December 15, 1945, submitted by Cheryl King)
BOWER, SYLVIA MARGOT
Sylvia Margot Bower, 67 of Elk City died Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at Mercy Hospital.
Rosary will be recited Friday at 7 p.m. at Potts Chapel with visitationfrom 1 p.m. until the rosary. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturdayat 10 a.m. at St Andrew Catholic Church with the Rev. Stephen MahnThapwa officiating. Burial will be in Havana Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to Relay for Life.
Mrs. Bower was born Dec. 3, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas to Santiago andOralia (Garcia) Lopez. She graduated from Fox Tech High School in SanAntonio.
She married Everett Bower on July 10, 1965 in San Antonio, and he survives.
Mrs. Bower worked as switchboard operator at Mercy Hospital, where she was known as the voice of Mercy Hospital for 25 years.
She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Other survivors include two sons, Paul and Michael Bower, both of ElkCity; a brother, Santiago Lopez III, San Antonio; five sisters, LauraMcQuain, Virginia Beach, Va., Natalia McCall, Milwaukie, Ore., IrmaLopez, San Antonio, Veronica Lopez and Bernadette Lopez, both of EssexJunction, Va.; and twin granddaughters. (Transcribed from a cardsubmitted by AFOFG-AW)
BOWERSOCK, GOLDIE CREOLA
Sedan – Goldie Creola Bowersock, 90, of Sedan, died Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Graves-Baird Funeral Home inSedan with interment in Sunnyside Cemetery at Caney. The Rev. Dols Nixof the First Baptist Church will officiate.
Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and they may be left at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bowersock was born Oct. 23, 1907 at Copan, Okla., to Ed and ErieN. (Cooksey) Fulk. On May 26, 1925, in Bartlesville, Okla., she marriedEarl Bowersock and he died in 1984.
Mrs. Bowersock was a floral designer and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Bobbly L. Bowersock, Bartlesville; twodaughters, Earlene Barnett, Sedan and Billie Jean Polk, Derby; asister, Julia Holloway, Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren, 11great-grandchildren, five stepgreat-grandchildren and onegreat-great-grandchild. (Newspaper Unknown, died September 1, 1998,transcribed from card submitted by AW)
BOWMAN, PATTI LEE
Patti Lee Bowman, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Bowman, isdead at Claremore. (The Coffeyville Daily Journal, October 2, 1920,page 4)
BOWMAN, STEPHEN W.
Coffeyville - Stephen W. Steve Bowman, 88, of Caney died Wednesday at Coffeyville Regional Medial Center.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home.
Mr. Bowman was born Oct. 11, 1919 in Aline, Okla., to Stephen H. andSarah (Perkins) Bowman. He graduated from high school at Kaw City,Okla. Mr. Bowman served during World War II in the Air Force for ashort time before sustaining injuries and an honorable discharge.
He was a pipefitter employed by Local 412 of Albuquerque, N.M., untilhis retirement in 1985. Mr. Bowman also worked at Boeing and because ofthe experience he had working on aircraft, was hired to work on planesduring World War II.
Suvivors include a son, Woody Bowman of Caney; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials can be made to the Caney Valley HighSchool athletic department and they may be left with the funeral home.(Taken from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW, deth date: July 16, 2008)
BOYD, DALE TODD
Dale Todd "Butch" Boyd, 64, of Independence, died Sunday (Nov. 5, 2011) at St. Francis-Via Christi Hospital in Wichita.
Celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Independence.
Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Potts Chapel ofIndependence, with the family receiving visitors from 6 to 7 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church of Independence or Shriner's Hospital.
Mr. Boyd was born Jan. 16, 1947 in Spearville. He moved toIndependence at age 5 with his family and graduated from IndependenceHigh School in 1965.
He married Patricia Jane "Patsi" Graham in 1966 in Independence and she survives at the home.
He was a veteran of the 1011th U.S. Army Reserve United for six years.
He attended Wichita State University in 1969 and 1970 and then went towork for Southwestern Telephone Company in Wichita, in the marketingdepartment. He transferred to Independence in 1970.
He worked for Hackney & Sons from 1971 to 1976 and then became aninsurance agent for Farmers Insurance Group. He was an agent for12 years and a district manager for 10 years. He then worked forNewkirk, Dennis & Buckles Insurance, where he was employed at thetime of his death.
He was the youngest master of the Independence Masonic Lodge and also a member of the Shriners Association.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Boyd is survived by a daughter, KristinScott, and two grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BOYD, EARL FRANKLIN
Earl Franklin Boyd, age 72, died on Monday, September 21st, 2009, atSt. John's Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born October 9, 1936 toEugene and Vela Boyd in Coffeyville, KS.
He served in the Air Force January 1954 through December 1963 as an Electrical Mechanic.
In 1975 he married Stella Louise (Sanders) Boyd.
He worked for Cessna for many years as an electrician in Wichita,Kansas before moving to Coffeyville. He was a member of St. jamesUnited Methodist Church where he sang in the choir.
He leaves to cherish his memories wife Stella, three daughters,Michelle Boyd of El Paso, TX, Triness Brown of San Diego, CA, and TaraO'Neal of Coffeyville, KS and one son Manuel O'Neal of Coffeyville, KS,four sisters Anna Jenkins of Denver, CO, Ernestine Heard of KansasCity, MO, Gloria Martin of Allen, TX, and Hazel Richie of Kansas City,MO. And a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mission Funeral Services is in charge of arrangemnts, cremation has already taken place. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BOYD, SAM (MRS.)
Dead. - Mrs. Sam Boyd, colored, wife of Sam Boyd died at her home onWest Pine street, of pneumonia, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.She was 22 years, 6 months and 24 days old. Funeral services will beheld at the Second Baptist church tomorrow afternoon. Interment will bein Mount Hope cemetery. (Independence Daily Reporter ~ Thursday ~ March6, 1913 ~ Page 5 ~ transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BOYDSTON, BOBBY DEAN
Coffeyville - Bobby Dean Boydston, 63, of South Coffeyville, Okla., died Saturday at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo.
A graveside memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pumpkin CreekCemetery east of Coffeyville. Cremation will take place after a privatefamily viewing. Military honors will be conducted by the Veterans ofForeign Wars and the American Legion.
Friends may sign the register at David W. Barnes Funeral Home Monday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Boydston was born on March 5, 1945 to Zane and Clara (Mead)Boydston in Joplin, Mo. He graduated from Joplin High School andentered into the Air Force in 1966 serving as an aircraft mechanic andairman and attaining the rank of sergeant.
He worked as a manager for Otasco in Joplin, Sapulpa, Okla., andCoffeyville for 19 years. He then worked for Dixon Industries inCoffeyville for 12 years.
Survivors include his wife, Rowena of the home; a daughter, TinaCamden, Joplin, a sister, Twyla Raney, Joplin; five stepsons, MattCleaver and Mike Cleaver both of Joplin. Dwayne Hurt, The Woodlands,Texas, Jeff McCartney, Coffeyville and Justin Vaughn, New Braunfels,Texas; two stepdaughters, Renee Reed, Sapulpa, Okla., and DawnStrickland, New Braunfels; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.(Take from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW, death date: May 8, 2008)
BOYER, EARL R.
Cherryvale – Earl R. Boyer, 85, formerly of Cherryvale, died at 1:30a.m. Thursday at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Pittsburg, where he hadbeen admitted a short time earlier.
Prior to entering the hospital he had lived at Medical Lodge North in Pittsburg.
Private services and burial were held today in Fairview Cemetery inCherryvale, under the direction of Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.(Newspaper unknown, died December 28, 2000, transcribed by PT from acard submitted by AW)
BOYER, MEREDITH JEAN
COFFEYVILLE --- Meredith Jean Boyer, 63, of Coffeyville, died Saturday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bible Baptist Church inCoffeyville. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery,under the direction of the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Colonial Chapel.
Mrs. Boyer was born July 19, 1925, in Neodesha, to Jon W. and Ruth O.(Linn) Kilgore. She attended elementary school and three years ofhigh school there before moving to Independence with her parents, whereshe graduated.
On Oct. 27, 1943, she married Wayne E. Boyer in Independence. Hesurvives at the home. After Mr. Boyer's discharge from the U.S.Army in 1945, the couple made their home in Coffeyville.
Mrs. Boyer began employment in 1959 for J.C. Penney, and sh retired this year.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Other survivors include two sons, Lt. Col. Gregory A. Boyer, U.S. Army,Carlisle Barracks, Pa., and Terry M. Boyer, Liberty, Mo.; twodaughters, Stephanie Smith, Fredericksburg, Va., and MIchele Foreman,Lawrence; and one sister, Mary Shouse, Coffeyville.
A grandson is deceased.
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. (UnknownNespaper ~ Submitted by OFOFG ~ Date of Death: Nov. 5, 1988)
BOYER, NADINE MAY
Coffeyville – Nadine May Boyer, 88, formerly of Coffeyville, died Monday in Pratt.
Services will be Thursday, at 2 p.m. at Ford Wulf Bruns Edgewood Chapel with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
Mrs. Boyer was born March 7, 1914, in Paola, to Walter and Lola (Foshe)Roark. She attended Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville.
On April 5, 1933 in Coffeyville she married Alvin D. Boyer and he died in 1971.
Mrs. Boyer worked for Marriott-Isaacs Pharmacy for 27 years and laterfor Isaacs Pharmacy until its closing. She then became associated withPlaza Pharmacy where she retired in 1994.
Mrs. Boyer was active in bowling leagues.
Survivors include a son: Daniel Boyer, Belton, Mo.; a daughter, PeggyKonkel, Pratt, Mo., five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and twogreat-great-grandchildren. (Newspaper Unknown, died March 3, 2003,transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BOYER, STELLA L.
Cherryvale – Stella L. Boyer, 89, of Cherryvale, died Monday at Mercy Hospital in Independence.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery with PastorGerald Zuck of New Hope Christian Church officiating. Potts Chapel inCherryvale is handling arrangements.
She was born April 12, 1921 in Morrilton, Ark., the daughter of S. J. and Lavada (Little) Rarinwater.
She worked for H. D. Lee in Cherryvale for 15 years and at Cherryvale Medical Lodge for 18 years.
Survivors include four daughters, Marlene Thompson and Sharon Case,both of Cherryvale, Linda Plute of Coffeyville and Jamie Wells of Edna;a son, Roger Boyer, of Bernice, Okla.; and numerous grandchildren,great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. (Newspaper Unknown,died: March 8, 2010, transcribed by FOFG-AW)
BOYLE, MARY E.
COFFEYVILLE -- Mary E. Boyle, 65, of Pueblo, Colo.,formerly of Coffeyville, died Saturday (April 23, 1994) in Pueblo.
Services were conducted at 2 p.m .today at the Imperial Funeral HomeChapel in Pueblo, Colo., with burial scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday inRestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville.
Memorials are suggested to the Antioch Baptist Church, 3220 W. Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo, Colo. 81005.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Graves Funeral Home.
Mrs. Boyle was born April 28, 1928, in Coffeyville to Alonzo and MaudBoyle. She attended Pryor High School in Pryor, Okla., and alsoattended Coffeyville Community College, where she majored in businessmanagement.
Mrs. Boyle worked for the civil service for 30 years, including timespent with Peterson Air Force Base as a management control specialist.
Surviving is a brother, Alonzo Boyle, Papillion, Neb.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BRADLEY, ALMIRIA (THOMPSON)
We learn from Mr. Samuel Coleman of the death of Mrs. Almira Bradley,wife of the late Joseph Burr Bradley, who died near Coffeyville,Kansas, some six weeks since, where she was living, taking care of heryoungest son, a young man of some 18 years of age. Mr. Bradley had diedat the same place some two years previously. Mrs. Bradley was adaughter of Major Thompson, one of the pioneers of Henry and the westside of the river. (Henry Repbulican, November 27, 1879, submitted byNancy Piper)
BRAKE, BEVERLY
Beverly Brake, 90, of rural Caney, died Sunday morning (July 16, 2000) at her home.
Mrs. Brake was born April 3, 1910, at rural Wayside, to Charles and Eva(Knotts) Blue. She grew up there, and graduated from Wayside HighSchool in 1930.
She married Clifford Brake in 1935, at Peru. Later the couple divorced.
Mrs. Brake was employed as a cosmetologist at McPherson beforereturning in 1953 to the family farm at Wayside. Before sheretired from that job, Mrs. Brake had been employed as a cosmetologistat Bertha's Beauty Salon, Caney.
Mrs. Brake was a member of Wayside Christian Church. Some of herhobbies included gardening, fishing, walking and being outdoors.
Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Shippy of Caney, and LindaClark of Independence; a son, Terry Brake of rural Caney; sixgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and fourgreat-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, and one granddaughter.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wayside Christian Church, Wayside. Burial is at Havana Union Cemetery.
Visitation is until 8 p.m. today. The family will receive friendsfrom 5 until 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Graves Funeral Home, Caney.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Christian Church, in careof Graves Funeral Home, Caney. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BRANT, ELENOR LaVERNE
Elenor LaVerne Brant, 73, of Cherryvale, died Saturday afternoon (January 15, 1994) in Mercy Hospital, Independence.
Mrs. Brant was born Aug. 20, 1920, to William and Gracia (Henderson)Middleton. She attended school in Topeka and Garnett unti thefamily moved to Belle Gardens, Calif.
After her schooling, she worked as a waitress in Belle Gardens beforeretiring in 1990 because of ill health. She recently moved backto Cherryvale.
Survivors include two sisters, Ranslia Kirkpatrick and LaVerne Semons, both of Apple Valley, Calif.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.Arrangements were under the direction of Darling and Burns Chapel,Cherryvale. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BRASCHLER, THELMA E.
CHERRYVALE - Thelma E. Braschler, 93. of Cherryvale, died Tuesday atCherryale Care Center. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at PottsChapel of Cherryvale with Scott and Vi Rose, of the Cherryvale Churchof the Nazarene officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home until 8 p.m. today. Mrs. Braschlerwas born March 5, 1914 in Cherryvale to William I., and Lillie(Sinclair) Brown. She graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1931. OnMarch 5, 1942 in St. Charles Mo., she married Ray Braschler, and hedied in 1972, Mrs. Braschler operated Adkins Oil co., in Cherryvalewith her husband for 32 years, retiring in 1978. Survivors include twosisters, Maxine Welch and Dorothy Lawing, both of Wichita. (Submittedby Freda Webb)
BRADFORD, WILMA ADELL
Wilma Adell Bradford, 90, of Independence, died Tuesday at Heatherwood Estate Nursing Home.
Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Webb & RodrickChapel with the Rev. Jerry Beaver of Sedan officiating. Burial will bein Fawn Creek Cemetery near Tyro.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Grace Memorial United Methodist Church and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Bradford was born Feb. 13, 1916 in Claremore, Okla., and thefamily moved to Tyro in the 1930's where she graduated from the formerTyro High School.
On May 27, 1932, in Tyro, she married D. Verner Bradford and he died in 1982.
The couple farmed in the rural Tyro and Coffeyville area. In 1956, theymoved to Stigler, Okla., and later to Tula, Okla., where she managedthe book department at the Brown Ducklin Store.
During World War II, Mrs. Bradford was a volunteer nurse at the Coffeyville Air Base.
She was a member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, the Stitchand Chatter Club, Lucky 13 home demonstration unit and the RainbowChorus. She was a parent leader in the Busy Band 4-H Club and active inseveral ? (rest of obit is missing) (Funeral Card ID: 2171, Name: WilmaBradford; Age: 90; Date of Death: June 13, 2006; Date of Service: June16, 2006; Funeral Home: WR; Cemetery: Fawn Creek; Location: Tyro;Comments: Husband deceased, submitted by The Monument Shop -Coffeyville, Kansas)
BRADY, JOYCE GAY
Joyce Gay Brady, 47, of Kansas City, Mo., died June 26, 1998, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, Missouri.
Mrs. Brady was born in Coffeyville.
Survivors include her husband Dan; one son, Will Cobb of Belton, Mo.;one stepson, James of Belton; one stepdaughter, Lisa of San Diego,Calif.; her mother , Vivian Spradlin of Coffeyville; three sisters,Karen Fox of Ogden, and Anita and Jerri; one grandson and twostep-grandchildren.
Mrs. Brady has been cremated. Services were held June 30. Arrangementswere under the direction of D. W. Newcomer’s Sons White Chapel FuneralHome. (Newspaper unknown, June 26, 1998, transcribed from a cardsubmitted by AW)
BRADY, MARY
CHERRYVALE --- Mary Elizabeth Brady, 90, of Cherryvale, died Saturdaymorning at Mercy Hospital, Independence, where she was admitted earlierin the day.
Rosary followed by Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m.Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale with theRev. Kevin Trayers, pastor emeritus, celebrant. Interment will beat St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, west of Cherryvale.
Friends may call at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and donations may be left with the funeral home.
Ms. Brady was born Oct. 15, 1912 at Cherryvale, the daughter of JamesA. and Eileen M. (Broderick) Brady. She graduated from CherryvaleHigh School in 1989 (sic) and the University of Kansas in 1933.She taught school for one year at Andale and then moved to Kansas City,where she worked for the United States government.
She later returned to Cherryvale and assisted her father in his lawpractice. In 1955, she established Mary E. Brady, Inc., and wasactive in insurance, real estate and income tax preparation. Shesold the business in 1985 but continued to participate in it forseveral more years.
She was a member of the Cherryvale St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church,the Altar Society, the Cherryvale Civic Club, Business ProfessionalWomen and the Montgomery County Democratic Party.
There are no immediate survivors. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BRAKEBILL, MINNIE
Retired hospital administrator and nurse Minnie A. Brakebill, 90, ofSedan, died Thursday (Oct. 13, 1988) in Pleasant Valley Manor NursingCenter.
Mrs. Brakebill was born April 30, 1898, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Douglas R. and Belle (Gosset) Barfield.
Mrs. Brakebill worked in the medical field for 58 years. Besidebeing a nurse, she had also been administrator of the Osage CountyHospital and the Sedan City Hospital.
She had been a resident of Sedan since 1960.
There are no immediate survivors.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunnyside Cemetery inCaney under direction of Graves Funeral Home. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by OFOFG ~ Date of Death: Oct. 13, 1988)
BRASCHLERM, BILLY J.
Billy J. Braschler, 53, of Tulsa and formerly of Coffeyville, diedSunday (May 29, 1994) in the Veteran's Administration Hospital,Muskogee, Okla.
Mr. Braschler was born Dec. 1, 1940, in Coffeyville to Albert andMarguerite (Myers) Braschler. He attended local schools andreceived an associate's degree from Coffeyville Community College.
In 1963, he entered the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was discharged in 1965.
He returned to the Coffeyville area and attended beauty college inBartlesville. He worked at the Braschler House of Beauty, 912 W.Fifth. In 1981, he moved to Tulsa and attended Roberts School ofhair Design. After being trained, he was an instructor at theschool for about a year. He then became a hair stylist in Tulsaand worked at the beauty shop "A New Attitude."
While living in Coffeyville, he played organ at the St. Paul'sEpiscopal Church. In Tulsa, he played as a guest organist forvarious churches. He belonged to several square dance clubs inpast years.
Survivors include two brothers, Leon and Steve Braschler ofCoffeyville; a sister, Tommilene "Tommie" Thorpe of Coffeyville; and afriend, jack McFarland of Tulsa.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Restlawn MemorialPark Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 p.m. today at theFord-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel. Friends are asked to gather atthe gravesite prior to services.
The family has suggested memorials to the St. Paul's Episcopal Church or the charity of the donor's choice.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BRAY, HERMAN C., SR.
CHERRYVALE --- Herman Cyrus Bray, Sr., 63, of Cherryvale, died Mondaymorning, July 5, 2004, at his home. He had been in failing health.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cherryvale ChristianChurch with Gerald Zuck, pastor, officiating. Interment will beat Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale.
Friends may call at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.today, wth the family receiving visitors from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., andthen from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday. Visitation will also beheld from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and donations may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Bray was born Dec. 27, 1940 at Joplin, Mo., the son of Russell Boydand Georgia Faye (Alderson) Bray. He graduated from CherryvaleHigh School and then joined the United States Air Force.Following his discharge he returned to Cherryvale where he was a ruralfirefighter for 10 years and he was a contractor fo the past 30 years.
He married Judity Ross on Dec. 21, 1960 at Independence. She survives at the home.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, holding numerous offices.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Bray is survived by two sons, Herman Bray,Jr., Stilwell, Okla., and Tony Bray, Cherryvale; three daughters, DanaPeugh, Cherryvale, Teresa Perry, Independence, and Margie Henson, CarlJunction, Mo.; three brothers, Walter Bray, Arizona, Robert Bray,Branson, Mo., and Larry Bray, Coffeyville, three sisters, Connie Stonerand Janice Stone, both of Wichita, and Deborah Phillips, SouthCoffeyville, Okla.; 16 grandchldren and three great-grandchildren.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BREDEHOFT, ELSIE MARIE
Elsie Marie Bredehoft, 93 of Independence, died Wednesday Oct. 29, 1997at Mercy Hospital in Independence. She had been in ill health.
Miss Bredehoft was born Nov. 29, 1903 on the family farm nearIndependence to John Henry and Katie (Grien) Bredehoft. She grew up andattended school in Independence.
Following her schooling she assisted on the family farm. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
There are no immediate survivors.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church.Interment will be at the Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of PottsChapel in Independence. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundayat the funeral home and after 9 a.m. Monday at the church untilservice time when the casket will be closed and remain closed.
The family suggests memorials to the Zion Lutheran Church andremembrances will be received at the church office. (Transcribed from acard submitted by AFoFG)
BREDEHOFT, JOHN (REV.)
Former Independence resident the Rev. John B. Bredehoft, 72, ofCascade, Colo., died Thursday (Sept. 8, 1988) in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He was born Feb. 3, 1916, in Brighton, Colo., to John Peter and Emma K.(Hesemann) Bredehoft. The family moved to Independence, where heattended the Zion Lutheran School.
He later attended St. John's Academy and graduated from St. John'sCollege in Winfield. Mr. Bredehoft graduated from the ConcordiaSeminary in St. Louis in 1940.
On Oct. 26, 1947, he married Elsie Nehig in Marysville.
Rev. Bredehoft served many congregations during his pastorate.After retiring from active ministry they moved to Cascade where he wasserving as visitation pastor of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church inColorado Springs at the time of his death.
He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs and the St. John's College Alumni Association.
Survivors incude his wife; three sons, John of Winfield, David ofBrooklyn Park, Minn., and Mark of Longmont, Colo.; a daughter, BarbaraTanner of St. Louis, Mo.; a brother, Roland of Independence; a sister,Marie Behrens of Dougas, Ariz.; and three grandchildren.
Services were held Sunday in Colorado Springs. An additionalservice will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Zion Lutheran Church inIndependence with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Potts Chapel-Schmidt Funeral Service,Independence, until noon Tuesday, when the casket will be removed tothe church.
The family may be contacted at the Roland Bredehoft residence, 2812 Fairway Drive, Independence.
A memorial has been established with the Lutheran Hour or St. John'sCollege Alumni Association. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by OFOFG ~Date of Death: Sept. 8, 1988)
BREEDING, ALEXANDER L.
Mr. A.L. Breeding who has been quite low for some time past, died about2 p.m. yesterday. The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. today from hislate residence near the cracker factory and will be under the directionof McPherson Post G.A.R., Mr. Breeding being an old solider.(Independence Daily Reporter ~ Thursday ~ August 25, 1898 ~ Page 3 ~Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BREEDING, AMANDA
A Pioneer Dead
Mrs. Amanda Breeding Died Early This Morning.
Came Here Thirty Years Ago and Was Prominent in Holiness Church Work Here.
Mrs. Amanda Breeding, of 407 West Railroad street, died this morning at4 o'clock after an illness of three weeks of leakage of the heart. Shewas born in Indiana in 1857, but spent her girlhood days in Des Moines,Iowa, coming to Independence thirty years ago, making her home at 407West Railroad street. She was a good Christian woman and was dearlyloved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her death, threedaughters, one son, one sister and two brothers. Mrs. Ed Timmons ofthis city, Mrs. Dolly Speers of Parsons, Mrs. Charles Connaha ofDeering, Lafe Breeding of this city, Mrs. Maggie Hotchkiss of KansasCity, Owen Randolph of Liberty and Ithmor Randolph of Oakland, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at the Holiness church, Wednesdayafternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Burkhart of Coffeyville.Burial will be made in Mount Hope cemetery. (Independence DailyReporter ~ Tuesday ~ October 18, 1921 ~ Page 3 ~ Transcribed by JudyMayfield)
BRENT, JOHN J.
Word was received here yesterday that John J. Brent, son of Mrs. T.C.Brent, of Jefferson, died at Colorado Springs. The deceased is wellknown to many of our readers. The remains will be brought home forburial. (Independence Daily Reporter ~ Thursday ~ August 10, 1893 ~Page 3 ~ transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BRENTLEY GAVIN STANDRIDGE
Brentley Gavin Standridge, 3 month old son of Cody and CassandraStandridge of Caney passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at JanePhillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK.
He was born September 21, 2011 at Coffeyville to Cody and Cassandra "Cassie" (Kuehn) Standridge.
Survivors include his parents, Cody and Cassie Standridge of the home;twin brother, Landon Standridge of the home; maternal grandparents,Mark and Donna Kuehn of South Coffeyville, OK; paternal grandparents,Heath and Eva James of Caney; maternal great-grandmother, Viola Kuehnof Coffeyville; and paternal great-grandparents, Peggy James of Tyro,and Bruce Dye of Nowata, OK.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the TyroChristian Church with David Bycroft officiating. Burial will follow inRestlawn Memorial Park
Friends may call on Friday, December 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
Memorials are suggested to a fund to help the family with expenses;contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W.Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BREW, FERN MARIE
Fern Marie Brew, 90, of Coffeyville died early Tuesday morning (January11, 1994) in the Windsor Place Nursing Home. She had lived therefor 14 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Brew was born Nov. 13, 1903, in Liberty to Adam Abraham and Mollie(Hughes) Beair. She grew up in Liberty and attended the PleasantValley Grade School and graduated from Valeda High School.
She married Lester Hoobler on Sept. 11, 1926, but they divorced.On April 16, 1947, she married Charles J. Brew in Independence, andthey lived in Chicago, where he worked for the Sinclair Refinery.In 1949, he was transferred to Venezuela, and they lived there until1962, when they returned to Coffeyville. He died on June 24,1980, in Coffeyville.
She is survived by two daughters, Lois Reitz, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas;Shirley Howard of Oakton, Va.; a brother, Glenn Beair of Columbia, Mo.;a sister, Ella Blevens of Coffeyville; five grandchildren and sixgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence, Lloyd and Earl; and a sister, Hazel.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel with burial in the Mound Valley Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8a.m. to service time Thursday. The family welcomes memorials tothe charity of the donor's choice. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted byFOFG)
BRICHALLI, LUIGI
Luigi "Lui" Brichalli, 82, of Pittsburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 11, 2006) in Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center, Pittsburg.
Mr. Brichalli was born July 19, 1923, at Croweburg, to Joseph andOrsola (Miatti) Bricalli. He was a retired grocery storeemployee. He was raised by Croweburg and moved to Italy at theage of 4 where he graduated from the Visgnola, Bellagio, Italy, school.
He came back to the USA in 1946 and served in the US Army from 1948 to1950, in Japan. He moved to Coffeyville in 1956 and worked forBorum's NuWay Foodliner for 25 years before retiring and moving toPittsburg in 1998. After retirement, he worked for Ramey's andDillon's Stores in Pittsburg.
On Nov. 30, 1952, he married Patricia Maxwell at Mulberry. She survives of the home.
He was a long-time member of the Coffeyville American Legion.
Survivors also include: a son, Jay Brichalli of Pittsburg; asister, Gentile Rehbein of Concordia; and a brother Meo Brichalli alsoof Concordia.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bedene Funeral Home atarma. Burial will be at Pittsburg Garden of Memories Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. today, at Bedene Chapel where friends may call after 11 a.m.
The Lon Helm Post 182 American Legion will conduct graveside flagfolding services. The family suggests memorials to the PittsburgState University Veterans Memorial. Donations can be sent to, orleft at, Bedene Funeral Home, P.O. Box 621, Arma, KS 66712.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BRIDENSTINE, PHYLLIS LOU
COFFEYVILLE --- Phyllis Lous Bridenstine, 84, of Caney, died Tuesday (Sept. 3, 2013) at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunnyside Cemetery inCaney with the Rev. Mike Morris, of First Assembly of God officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Assembly of God Thrist Store.David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville is handling thearrangements.
Mrs. Bridenstine was born April 5, 1929 in Parsons, the daughter of DonE. and Phyllis (Gillis) Wells. She graduated from Erie HighSchool in 1946. She graduated from Pittsburg State University in1950.
She married Orville J. "Bud" Bridenstine on Jan. 29, 1950, and he survives at the home.
Mrs. Bridensstine taught first grade at Caney, second grade in Havana,and was a substitute teacher in Wayzata, Minn. She established thefirst grade school library at Lincoln Memorial Grade School in 1966under Title III, and she was the librarian the following year.
She was active at the First Assembly of God, teaching Sunday school,Vacation Bible School and CYF. She was also a Cub Scout denmother.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bridenstine is survived by twosons, Doug Bridenstine, of Wichita, and Bland Bridenstine, of Catoosa,Okla.; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. (UnknownNewspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BRIGGANS, PARTHINA HAZEL
Former Coffeyville resident Parthina Hazel Briggans, 93, died Saturdayafternoon (Nov. 12, 1988) in Breech Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Mo.
Mrs. Briggans was born Sept. 11, 1895, in the Sandy Ridge area of ruralCoffeyville to Mack and Lavina (Booker) Wesley. She attendedFoster School in rural Coffeyville and school in Bolton.
In 1912 she married Jesse Briggans in Bolton. Mr. Briggans preceded her in death.
Mrs. Briggans lived in Coffeyville until four years ago when she movedto Indiana to live with a daughter, Ruth. Following the death ofher daughter in September, she moved to Lebanon to reside with anotherdaughter.
Survivors include a daughter, Elnora Ford of Lebanon; a son, Lawrenceof Coffeyville; and two sisters, Mabel Berry and Christine McFarland,both of Coffeyville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the St. James United MethodistChurch with burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery northwest of Coffeyville.
Friends may call at the Patterson Funeral Home from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by OFOFG ~ Date of Death: Nov.12, 1988)
BRIGGS, JOYCE
Coffeyville – Joyce Briggs, 72, of Coffeyville, died Saturday at St. Johns Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-GabelFord-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville, Pastor Wayne Martin of EmmanuelBaptist Church will officiate.
Burial will be at Penwell-Gabel Restlawn Memorial Park in Coffeyville.
Friends may visit from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.Memorials are suggested to the Coffeyville Regional Medical CenterHospital Auxiliary.
Mrs. Briggs was born May 7, 1932 in Picher, Okla., the daughter of Claude and Lois (Thompson) Colley.
She graduated from Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville in 1950.
She married Joseph D. Briggs on May 31, 1951 and he survives at thehome. The couple lived in numerous locations while he was in the UnitedStates Navy. They returned to Coffeyville in 1967 following hisretirement.
Mrs. Briggs was a homemaker and a member of the Coffeyville RegionalMedical Center Auxiliary. She was also a member of Emmanuel SouthernBaptist Church of Coffeyville.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Joe Brigss,Jr., Coffeyville and Tom Briggs, Dallas, Texas; a sister, BarbaraJohnson, Coffeyville; a brother, Larry Colley, Lawrence and sixgrandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper, March 26, 2005, transcribed byFOFG-AW)
BRIGGS, ROGER MAX
Roger Max Briggs, 71, of Coffeyville died early Thursday morning (February 17, 1994) at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Briggs was born April 22, 1922, in Pittsburg to Roger Lewis andSarah Elizabeth (Reed) Briggs. He grew up in Pittsburg andattended the local school system. As a young man, he moved toCoffeyville and worked as a tire builder. From 1944 until hisdischarge from the U.S. Army in 1946, he served during World War II inthe Army's South Pacific Theatre of Operation. He returned toCoffeyville and worked as a tire builder.
On Aug. 24, 1951, he married Norma Gail Morgan in Bartlesville, Okla.,and they lived in Coffeyville. In 1955, he began working for theMissouri Pacific Railroad. In 1985, he retired as aswitchman/brakeman.
He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for several years and was a memberof the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church and the Veterans of ForeignWars Post 1022 in Coffeyville.
He is survived by his wife of the home; a son, John Max Briggs ofManhattan; four daughters, Doris Louis Allan, of Dallas, Texas; SarahGail Duncan of Abilene, Texas; Elizabeth Jane Taylor of Spearman,Texas; Mary Margaret Regehr of Austin, Texas; a brother, Joseph Briggsof Coffeyville, eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Emmanuel Southern BaptistChurch with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery inCoffeyville. Friend may call at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns EdgewoodChapel from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 am. to 1 p.m. Friday.The family suggests memorials to the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BRILEY, ELLEN
Mrs. W. C. Briley, who has lived, with her husband, in this vicinityfor a good many years, died at her home north of town last Saturdaymorning. Mrs. Briley was the mother of Mrs. J. Chandler and Mrs.J. T. Short, both living near this city, and was a good, kind oldlady. The funeral services were held at her home at 2 o'clockSunday, after which the remains were interred in the city cemetery.(Coffeyville Weekly Journal ~ April 29, 1882 ~ Page 5)
BRILEY, WILLIAM C.
Obit: Briley.- On Friday, January 24, 1890, at the home of his son, J.G. Briley, in the Cherokee Nation, William C. Briley, at the age ofseventy-nine years, one month and twenty-six days. The remainswere buried in the city Cemetery on Sunday.
The memory of dearest father, though left us,
And the loss we duly feel;
But it was God that has bereft us.
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life has tied;
Then in heaven with joy to meet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
S.E.S
(Coffeyville Weekly Journal ~ January 31, 1890 ~ Page 3)
BRINKMAN, AUGUST
A. Brinkman Dead; In Business 51 years
Pioneer Merchant of East Main Street Passed Away Early This Morning
Another one of the pioneers who helped make Independence the fine cityit is today died at 6:30 o'clock this morning when death called AugustBrinkman after several days of illness at his home, 500 West Mainstreet. He Had he lived until October 18 he would have been full fourscore years old, having been born in October 18, 1842.
Mr. Brinkman's advanced years caused him to retire several years agofrom the grocery business that he had built up on Main street. He wasone of the earliest settlers here, having moved here from Lawrence in1871. He was engaged at Lawrence for four years prior to coming here.Mr. Brinkman bought the grocery store which still bears his name in1871 from Mr. Wise, and for more than a half century he had been doingbusiness at the same old stand. Mr. Brinkman was a native of Prussiaand came to the United States with his parents when he was about sixyears old.
Mr. Brinkman pioneered in many ways in the early days. He built thetown's first assembly hall which later became known as Brinkman's operahouse. This furnished the town its theater until it was lateroutclassed by the Payne Opera house located where the CommercialNational building now stands. Mr. Brinkman was always ready and anxiousto do his part in building up Independence and several years ago heerected one of the prettiest homes in this city at 500 West Mainstreet.
Mr. Brinkman is survived by his wife, two sons and five daughters. Allwere at his bedside when death came. His home life was always ideal andhe was everything that a husband and father should be. Mr. Brinkmanbelonged to the various degrees of the Odd Fellows, being a member ofthe canton and also the encampment. He was also a member of the ModernWoodmen. In church affiliations he was inclined toward the Lutheranchurch but later toward the Christian Science church.
Mr. Brinkman had a high sense of honor and his life for fifty years inthis community was never stained by a single dishonor. He had manyfriends and his death brings sorrow to all who knew him.
Funeral arrangements have not been made. (Independence DailyReporter ~ Monday ~ August 21, 1922 ~ Page 1 ~ Transcribed by JudyMayfield)
Brinkman Funeral Services
Funeral services for A. Brinkman, pioneer grocer of this city will beheld at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Brinkman home. Mrs. Slader,Christian Science Church reader will be in charge of the services.(Independence Daily Reporter ~ Wednesday ~ August 23, 1922 ~ Page 4 ~Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BRISCO, LORETTA
Loretta Brisco, 88, of Tulsa, formerly of Caney, died Friday, October 4, 1996 in the Ambassador Manor in Tulsa.
She was born June 6, 1908 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Joseph and Clara C. (Larimer) Simpson.
On September 12, 1933 she married Dewey H. Brisco in Caney. He preceded her in death February 26, 1968.
Mrs. Brisco had lived in Caney most of her life, moving to Tulsain 1992. She was a homemaker and attended the Assembly of God.
Survivors include three sons, Donald M. of Tulsa, Kenneth R. ofBartlesville and Gerald of Ft. Scott, three sisters, Arlene Raum ofNeosho, Missouri, Roberta Marlar of Fredonia and Nina Stanley of FtScott; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was alsopreceded in death by two brothers.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney.
Friends may call until 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdayat Graves Funeral Home of Caney. (Transcribed from a card submitted byAFOFG-AW)
BRISTOL, MARRY ANN
Bristol - Died at the family residence in Independence, Kansas, Oct. 9,15 4 a.m., Mrs. Marry Ann Meriam Bristol, wife of Col. N.B. Bristol,aged 66 years, 3 months and 4 days.
Mrs. Bristol was born in Floyd, Onieda county, New York, on the 4th dayof July 1824. Her father the Rev. W.H. Eddy, a devoted Methodistminister, removed to Illinois, with his family in 1838, and there thesubject of this sketch grew to womanhood. In the year 1845, on May 11,she was united in marriage with her now bereaved husband, Col. N.B.Bristol and they remained in Illinois a quarter of a century. She wasan educated lady of many rare attainments, and the center of a largecircle of friends. She was the mother of four children, three of whomdied in infancy, the other devoted daughter, Mrs. Armstrong, widow ofthe late Ben M. Armstrong, is still living, a source of great comfortto the stricken and bereaved father.
In the year 1853 she was converted and joined the Congregationalchurch. She was a true friend, a devoted wife, and an affectionatemother. The Colonel and Mrs. Bristol were among the pioneer families inSouthern Kansas, and on December 6, 1870 cast their lot in our city,and were the first to build a comfortable two story residence on thetownsite, when it consisted mainly of box shanties, hay houses and afew little residences. For three years she has been in failing health,but has not been considered dangerous until within the past few weeks,when cancer of the stomach developed, and in spite of all that medicalskill and good nursing could do she failed rapidly, and at 4 o'clock onWednesday morning, October 8, 1890, she passed from labor to reward.The funeral will take place from the home she loved so well, today at 2o'clock, and the sermon will be preached by her pastor the Rev. H.C.Vrooman. (Independence Daily Reporter ~ Thursday ~ October 9, 1890 ~Page 3 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BROADWELL, JEREMIAH DAVID
Jeremiah David Broadwell, 31, of Edna, died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, August16, 2009, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin from injuriesreceived in an automobile accident.
He was born May 6th, 1978, in Parsons to John and Vickie (Nance)Broadwell. He grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas and attended HolyName and Field Kinley Schools. He later lived in Dallas, Texasfor a short time before returning to Coffeyville, and then Edna, Kansas.
He enjoyed his work as a welder. He traveled coast to coast as awelder. For a short time he worked for Circle CConstruction. he also helped his father raising cattle.
He cherished spending tie with his family. He was very familyoriented and always willing to lend a helping hand. He lovedspending time with his nephew and nieces. He played sports;wrestling, baseball, basketball, and football as well as playingpool. He also lived to travel with his Granddad Gene to help ontrips to the flea market.
Survivors include: his parents, John M. and Vickie Broadwell ofEdna; grandparents, Georgia Broadwell of Coffeyville and Gene andMaggie Nance of Erie; great-grandmother, Minnie Nance of Houston,Texas; a brother, John Broadwell, Jr., and Victoria Adams; two sisters,Santa Broadwell and Bobby Yocum and Monica Broadwell and Brendan Dixon;nieces, Chavela and Marcelle Yocum and Malaya Broadwell; a nephew, JohnBroadwell III; 28 aunts and uncles, several great-aunts andgerat-uncles, and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Edwin Crumb Broadwell,great-grandfather Clinton Milton Nance and Julia R. Leon andgreat-grandmother Guadalupe Leon.
Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009, atthe Mother of God Catholic Church in Oswego. Burial will be inthe Mound Valley Cemetery in Mound Valley, Kansas. The rosarywill be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the church. The familywill receive friends at the church following the rosary.Memorials are suggested to the Jeremiah Broadwell Memorial Fund, c/oForbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374 Parsons, Kansas 67357.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROILES, LOLORENE VIVIAN
Lolorene Vivian Broiles, 89, a former resident of Independence, diedThursday at Parkmoor Village Health Care Center in Colorado Springs,Colo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. AndrewCatholic Church with the Rev. Stephen Mahn Thapwa officiating. Burialwill be in Calvary Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Potts Chapel.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Broiles was born July 4, 1916 in Avard, Okla., to Charles and Cara(Mikels) Van Buskirk. She graduated from high school in Avard and laterattended Northwestern State Teachers College in Alva, Okla. Shereceived her degree from Southwestern State Teachers College inWeatherford, Okla., and taught school in northwest Oklahoma and laterin the Lakin, Kan., area.
She married Luther G. Broiles in Wichita and he died in 1956. Mrs.Broiles continued the family business, Bison Oil Co., following hisdeath.
Survivors include a son, Patrick Broiles, Brighton, Colo., twodaughters, Edith Jones, Kansas City, Kan., and Esther Fink, JunctionCity; a brother Carroll (C. C.) Van Buskirk, Colorado Springs, Colo.,nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. (Newspaper unknown, diedOctober 27, 2005, transcribe from a card submitted by AW)
BROMLEY, ZACHARY NEAL
Coffeyville - Zachary Neal Zach Bromley, 20, of Coffeyville, died Tuesday at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Friends can call from noon until 5 p.m. today at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
A rosary vigil will be at 7 o'clock tonight at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyville.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church withFather Ben Nguyen officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery inCoffeyville.
He was born Dec. 28, 1987 at Coffeyville to Kyle and Sherry (Smith)Bromley. He attended Holy Name School and Roosevelt Middle School andgraduated in 2006 from Field Kindley High School.
In high school he was active in FFA, was a member of the Golden Tornadofootball team and was involved in the auto mechanics department at SEKVo-Tech.
Survivors include his mother, Sherry Bunch, and father, Kyle Bromley,both of Coffeyville; a sister, Sarah Bromley of Coffeyville; hismaternal grandmother, Shirley Smith of Coffeyville and his paternalgrandparents, Shirley and C. L. McRay and Bill and Joanne Bromley, allof Coffeyville. (Taken from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW, date of deathOctober 14, 2008)
BROOKER, G. W.
BROOKER - GW departed this life 14 Dec 1877; in Montgomery co, Kans,aged 77 yrs the 20th of last Oct. Grandpa Booker joined the MethodistChurch in his 15th year in East Tenn; moved to Arkansas in the year1850. He lived here a few months before he died … -- JS Cox (Source:The St. Louis Christian Advocate; Compiled and Published by Mrs. HowardW. Woodruff, C.G.R.S.; Obituaries, July 1877 - Dec. 1879; 2 Jan. 1878;transcribed by Kim Mohler)
BROOKS, FRANCIS E.
Cherryvale – Francis E. Brooks, 89, of Cherryvale, died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday at Mercy Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale withthe Rev. Gerald Eytcheson, pastor of the Church of the Epiphany,Episcopal in Independence officiating. Interment will be at FairviewCemetery in Cherryvale.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until the service on Monday.
Memorials are suggested to the F. E. Brooks Football Scholarship Fund and donations may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Brooks was born May 4, 1915 at Emporia, the son of Charles M. andFrances (Witteman) Brooks. He attended Emporia schools and Kansas StateUniversity.
He founded the F. E. Brooks Construction Company which he operated in Cherryvale for many year.
He married Constance “Connie” Fernandez on April 19, 1939 at Fredonia, and she died in 2003.
He was a member of the Local 311 Carpenters Union, the CherryvaleMethodist Church, the Kiwanis Club, the Elks Club of Cherryvale and theEagles Club.
He is survived by nieces and nephews. (Newspaper unknown, died February 10, 2005, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BROOKS HAROLD W. "TATOR"
Harold W. "Tator" Brooks, 86, of 1316 W. First died Tuesday (Dec. 13,1994) in the intensive care unit at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 8, 1908, in Malta, Ohio, to John Marshall and Edith(Rothrock) Brooks. He attended school in Elgin and laterIndependence Junior College.
On Sept. 7, 1937, he married Jessie M. Jordan in Independence.They made their home in Coffeyville where Mr. Brooks worked atParkersburg Rig & Reel. he retired from the production andpurchasing department in 1982. Mrs. Brooks was a homemaker andpreceded him in death Oct. 22, 1993.
Mr. Brooks was a member of the First United Methodist Church, KeystoneMasonic Lodge No. 102 A.F. & A.M., Independence Council No. 15 ofwhich he was past Illustrious Master, Mirza Temple Shrine, pastCommander of Lochinvar Commandery No. 52 (Knights Templar), Past HighPriest Coffeyville chapter No. 89 Royal Arch Masons of Kansas and waschairman of the Keystone Lodge Funeral Committee for many years.
There are no immediate survivors.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Ford-Wulf-Bruns EdgewoodChapel with burial at 2 p.m. in the Fredonia City Cemetery.Keystone Masonic Lodge No. 102 A.F. & A.M. will conduct Masonicgraveside rites.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 p.m. today and until service time Friday.
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or Shriner's Crippled Childrens Hospital.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROOKSHIRE, ALISIA MARIE
Alisia Marie Brookshire, 14 of 503 W. Fifth, died Friday (April 3, 1998) at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.
Alisia was born Dec. 6, 1983 in Coffeyville to Alana Brookshire. Sheattended Holy Name Catholic School and Roosevelt Middle School. Sheenjoyed gardening, music and her pets.
Alisia was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the youth choir at the church.
Survivors include her mother.
Her grandfather Harry A. Brookshire Sr. of the home died Saturday April 4, 1998.
Rosary will be at 4 p.m. today at Holy Name Catholic Church. Funeralmass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Name Catholic Churchwith burial at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m.today at Ford Wulf Bruns Edgewood Chapel.
The family would welcome memorials to the church of the donor’s choiceor any youth related activity. (Newspaper unknown, transcribed by PTfrom a card submitted by AW)
BROPHY, DOROTHY
Dorothy Brophy, 91, of Coffeyville, died Saturday (June 7, 2003) at Windsor Place in the London Unit, Coffeyville.
Miss Brophy was born Feb. 26, 1912 in Vliets to Edward and Anna Marie(Stevens) Brophy. She received her education at Mt. St. ScholasticaAcademy in Atchison; Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia; andKansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg, earning B. S. and mastersdegrees. She taught business at Field Kindley High School for 38 yearsand headed the business department for 12 years. She recommended manystudents for secretarial positions.
She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church; Holy Name Altar Society and National Retired Teachers Association.
Survivors include one great niece, Sara Brophy of Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Wednesday at Holy NameCatholic Church with burial at 4 p.m. in Mt. Calvary Cemetery inFrankfort.
A Rosary service will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel.
Friends may call at Edgewood Monday from 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be given to Holy Name Catholic Church School buildingfund. (The Monument Shop, Coffeyville, Kansas, Card ID#514, date ofdeath, June 7, 2003, transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
BROTHERS, FLORENCE E.
Florence Edith Brothers, 98, of Cherryvale died at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday,April 26, 2005 at Presbyterian Manor in Parsons. She was born Aug 5,1906, in Kemper, Il., to Jacob E. and Elizabeth E. (Smith) Smith. Thefamily moved to Kansas in 1908. She graduated from Cherryvale HighSchool. She was employed by the Magnet, Rush Department Store andsouthwestern Bell Telephone Co. In 1941 she began work at Peoples StateBank in Cherryvale and retired in 1976. She married Fred A. Brothers onMay 18, 1947. He preceded her in death. She was a member of FirstBaptist Church, Order of Eastern Star and the Textile Club. She playedpiano an organ at her church for many years. She enjoyed quilting,textile painting, oil painting and tatting. Survivors include four stepgrandsons and one step grandaughter. She was preceded in death by onehalf-brother; three brothers, two sisters, one stepson and two stepdaughters. The service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Potts Chapel ofCherryvale. burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale. Friendsmay call from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where familywill received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Memorials to First BaptistChurch, Cherryvale Museum or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice may be leftat or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 801, Independence, KS. 67301(Submitted by Freda Webb)
BROTHERS, LENA IRENE
Lena Irene "Peggy" Brothers, 84, of rural Cherryvale, died Wednesdayevening (May 25, 1994) in the Labette County Medical Center. Shehad been a patient there since May 17.
Mrs. Brothers was born July 13, 1909, in rural Polo, Mo., to George andMargaret Thompson. She graduated from Polo High School and thenattended the Chilocothe Missouri Business College. She worked atthe emery-Byrd Thayer Department Store in Kansas City. Shemarried Mark Brothers on Aug. 30, 1936, in Kansas City, Mo. Hepreceded her in death on July 2, 1991.
She lived in Kansas City for 11 years, moving to rural Cherryvale in1948. She worked for the Census Bureau and then for Richmond'sMusic Store in Parsons. She also worked several years at theVeeder Oil Company in Cherryvale as a bookkeeper. She was amember of the United Methodist Church in Mound Valley and active in theOver 60 Club.
Survivors are a son, Mark S. Brothers of Lawrence; two grandsons; twosisters, Goldie Case of Cherryvale and Ruby Watson of ExcelsiorSprings, Mo.; and a brother, George Thompson of Las Vegas, Nev.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Darling and BurnsChapel with interment to be in Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale.Friends may call to register from noon to 8 p.m. today at the funeralhome. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today atthe funeral home.
The family suggests memorial remembrances to the Labette County HomeHealth Care and remembrances will be received by the Darling and BurnsChapel, P.O. Box 361, Cherryvale.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROUGHER, ALMA
WOMAN CUTS HER THROAT
Apparently No Reason Exists for the Deed
Saturday's Cherryvale Clarion: About 4 o'clock this afternoonMrs. Alma Brougher, wife of an engineer at the automobile factory, wentto her husband's office and passed into a side office. In a fewminutes Mr. Brougher went into the office and found her lying on thefloor with her throat terribly gashed and a bloody razor in her hand.
Drs. Finley and Secat were summoned and found while the jugular vein had been missed the wound was probably a fatal one.
Mr. and Mrs. Brough were married about three months ago and theirdomestic relations were pleasant. They were building a new homeand no cause is known for the deed. (The Sun ~ Chanute, KS ~ Tuesday ~March 31, 1903 ~ Page 5)
MRS. ALMA BROUGHER DEAD
Monday's Cherryvale Clarion: Mrs. Alma Brougher, who cut herthroat Sunday evening as told in the Clarion, died of her injuries at 9o'clock Saturday night at her home. She was buried today in theCherryvale cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.Littleton, who married the young couple but a few monthsprevious. The bereaved husband and parents have the sympathy ofmany friends in thi dark hour. (Coffeyville Weekly Journal ~ Friday ~April 3, 1903 ~ Page 8)
BROWN, ALICE
Alice Brown, 37, 3008 Dirr, died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 1995,at her home. She was a teacher at Thayer Elementary School.She was diagnosed with cancer in February. She was able toparticipate for a few days in the beginning of the current school year.
She was born Feb. 22, 1958, at Oswego to David and Thelma (Hinds)Kirk. The family lived in Mound Valley until moving to Parsons in1963.
She graduated from Parsons High School in 1976. She married Randy Brown in August 1976. They were divorced.
She attended Pittsburg State University, graduating in May 1990 with adegree in elementary education. In August 1990, she beganteaching at Thayer. She had taught fourth grade most of heryears there.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the PittsburgState Alumni Association. From the age of 12, she had played onsoftball teams and continued that activity until last summer.
Survivors include a son, Justin of the home; her father, David Kirk ofParsons; a brother, Kerry Kirk of Parsons; a sister, Sara Cares ofParsons; two nieces and two nephews.
Her mother, a retired Parsons elementary teacher, died June 20, 1994.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wesley United MethodistChurch with the Rev. J. C. Kelley officiating. Burial will be inMound Valley Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at theCarson-Wall Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to aneducational fund for her son, Justin, or to the St. John's Hospice.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROWN, DORIS MAE
Coffeyville - Doris Mae Brown, 68 of Coffeyville died at her home Friday evening.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial ParkCemetery. Friends may call at the Ford Wulf Bruns Edgewood Chapelbetween 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Brown was born May 4, 1928 in Salina to Floyd and Nina (Sharp) Lytle. She attended schools in Kansas and Oklahoma.
She married Raymond C. Brown Dec. 17, 1945 in South Coffeyville, Okla. He died in 1985.
She is survived by one daughter, Connie Hille, Stuart, Okla., twograndchildren and five great-grandchildren. (Transcribed from a cardsubmitted by AFOFG-AW)
BROWN, EDWARD NORMAN
COFFEYVILLE --- Edward Norman Brown, 66, of Coffeyville, died this morning (May 17, 2004) at Windsor Place.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be Wednesday at2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church. Arrangements were byFord-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROWN, ESLEE
DIED --- Eslee, the little child of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, at theirhome near Timber Hill, on Tuesday, April 9th, of brain fever. Theinterment occurred at the Robbins cemetery on Wednesday. (CoffeyvilleDaily Journal ~ Wednesday ~ April 10, 1895 ~ Page 1)
BROWN, JESSIE IONE
Cherryvale - Jessie Ione Brown, 92, longtime Cherryvale resident, diedat 11:50 p.m. Monday at the Cherryvale Care Center where she had been aresident since 1991.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cherryvale United MethodistChurch with the Rev. Deloris Stoda, pastor, officiating. Burial will bein Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 12:30 p.m.Thursday until service time when the casket will be closed. PottsChapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Cherryvale Care Center and they may be left at the funeral home.
Mrs. Brown was born on March 18, 1905 in Toronto, Kan., to Ralph S. andAnn I. (Means) McMahon. She graduated from Cherryvale High School andhad worked for 18 years with the Department of Agriculture.
On June 22, 1925, she married Harry C. Brown in Oswego. He is deceased.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star.
Survivors include two sisters, Grace Newton, Cherryvale, and FrancesChrisope, Midwest City, Okla.; eight grandchildren and 16great-grandchildren.
Casketbearers will be Ron and Jack Bussert and Cliff and Bob Lewis. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BROWN, JOHN L.A.F.
John L.A.F. Brown, 84, of Coffeyville, died Wednesday (Aug. 4, 2004) at St. John's Hospital in Joplin, Mo.
Mr. Brown was born Jan. 22, 1920, in Coffeyville to Walter and Lillie Ellen (Fitzsimmons) Brown.
He grew up in Coffeyville and was a graduate of Field Kindley HighSchool. He received an associate's degree at CoffeyvilleCommunity College and a bachelor's degree at Pittsburg State University.
On Jan. 11, 1943, he married Geneva LaVere Oliver in Kansas City, Mo. She preceded him in death in 1992.
He taught the Kansas City area before they moved to Arizona, and then California.
While in California they owned and operated Robin Aire School for Girls in Thousand Oaks, until after 1973.
He received his master's degree from UCLA. He was a master organist, teacher and school administrator.
The couple moved back to Coffeyville in the early 1980s and he was anorganist for St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He was active in thechurch and with Meals-on-Wheels.
Survivors include: a sister, Carrie England of Klamath Falls,Ore.; and a Godson, Mark Springer, of Westlake Village, Calif.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.
A memorial service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church andcan be left at the funeral home. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROWN, JOSEPH AUGUSTUS JR.
Joseph Augustus Brown, Jr., 73, of Gainesville, Mo., and formerly ofCoffeyville, died Wednesday (May 31, 1995) in Mountain Home, Ark.
Mr. Brown was born Feb. 19, 1922, in Cherryvale to Joseph Augustus and Bessie L. (Estes) Brown.
He moved to Gainesville in 1978.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores, of the home; five sons, Mike, Don,Joseph III, Richard and Stephen; four daughters, Judy, Debra, Janet andPamela; one brother, James A. Brown of Parsons; and one sister, DorothyWalthall of Kansas City, Mo.
He was preceded in death by one son, David.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Ford-Wulf-Bruns ColonialChapel, with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park cemetery. Militarygraveside rites will be administered by Veterans of Foreign Wars PostNo. 1022 of Coffeyville.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and from8 a.m. until service time on Monday. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted byFOFG)
BROWN, JUNE
June Brown, age 69, of rural Independence, Kansas, died Tuesday,January 19, 2010 at the Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2010 atthe Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Burial will follow inthe Jefferson Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel inIndependence, Kansas.
Visitation hours will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday,January 21, 2010 with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to7:00 p.m. at the Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas.
The family has suggested memorials to the Caney Valley Antique PowerAssociation and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel inIndependence, Kansas.
June was born May 24, 1940 in Blue Jacket, Oklahoma, to Fred and Edna(Weddle) Fair. On October 28, 1956 June married Terry V. Brownand they made their home in rural Independence, Kansas. Juneloved life, laughed a lot, chattered like a blue jay, loved theoutdoors, loved sewing, loved animals, loved to talk to people.In the auction business her and her husband own, she was a good-willambassador, our regular sale goers loved her. She was chartermember and devoted worker for the Caney Valley Antique PowerAssociation and office holder. She was a member of the DearingChristian Church.
Survivors include her husband Terry of the home; one daughter, Tammie,and husband Jim Vannoster of rural Independence, Kansas; son Dale andwife Julie Brown of Wellington, Kansas; son Jimmie and wife Karen Brownof Caney, Kansas; two brothers Richard and Adrian Fair of Wichita,Kansas; one sister, Lorena Harvey; 15 grandchildren and 6great-grandchildren; bunches of nieces and nephews and friends.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROWN, KEITH ALLEN
COFFEYVILLE --- Keith Allen Brown, 52, of Coffeyville, diedMonday (June 7, 2004) at St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla.
Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Graves FuneralHome with the Rev. Ron Wood of the Bible Baptist Churchofficiating. Cremation will follow.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 8 p.m. today, with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Mr. Brown was born March 10, 1952 in Newport, R.I., to Francis and Mildred (Walls) Brown.
He entered the U.S. Army in 1969, serving in the Vietnam War and laterin Germany. After his discharge in 1981, he worked for AcmeFoundry in Coffeyville and then for Charloma in Cherryvale, retiring in1999.
On Sept. 7, 2003, he married Helen King in Coffeyville, and she survives.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Bible Baptist Church.
Other survivors include his mother, Mildred Walls, Warren, Mich.; ason, Mark Brown, of Warren; a daughter, Micki Brown, Fairhaven, Mich.;two step-daughters, Margaret Edmiston, Coffeyville, and Danita King,St. Clair Shores, Mich.; a step-sons, John King, Taylor, Mich.; threebrothers, Bill Brown, Marshall Brown and Daniel Brown, all of Michigan;four sisters, Joan Conners, Dee Brown, Frankie Huey and Tracy Brown,all of Michigan; and nine grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submittedby FOFG)
BROWN, MARJORIE E.
Marjorie E. Brown, 77, of Independence, died Sunday (June 20, 2004) at Regal Estate.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be Wednesday at 10a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Rev. MikeBright of New Life Ministries officiating.
Friends may sign the register at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and they may be left with the funeral home.
The family can be contacted at the Bobbi Henry home, 515 S. 6th.
Mrs. Brown was born May 28, 1927 in Grandview, Wash., to Loren and LulaBelle (Benton) Caldwell. She attended schools in Yakima, Wash.
On Feb. 11, 1943, in Yakima, she married James L. Brown and the couple moved to Independence in 1983. He died in 1986.
Mrs. Brown was a member of the Neodesha Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Brown and Richard L. Brown, both ofIndependence; a daughter, Sharon Winebrenner, Independence; a brother,Charles Caldwell, Neodesha; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildrenand one great-great-grandson. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROWN, ORON J.
FUNERAL OF MR. BROWN
The funeral services of Oron J. Brown, one of the unfortunate victimsof the tragedy was held at 4:30 this afternoon. Rev. BascomRobbins had the services in charge. B. F. Brown, a brother of themurdered man, arrived from Popular Bluff, Mo., and made the funeralarrangements. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
Mr. Brown was only 22 years and 9 months of age, and was a robust, fineappearing man, to whom life appeared a far reaching vista of pleasantyears. It seems sad indeed that so unhappy a fate was his and thesympathy of us all is with this grief-stricken brother, and also otherrelatives who were unable to be present at the burial.
BANDITS STILL AT LARGE
The two murderers are still at large. A number of rumors werecurrent on the streets that the fugitives had been caught butunfortunately all such reports are groundless.
A negro was caught near Mound Valley but he gave a good acount ofhimself and was released by the officials. Two negroes wereapprehended at Valeda, and according to a telephone message from thesheriff's office at Oswego they were still being held unti the Labettecounty attorney could grill them. The sheriff said he did notthink they were the criminals. The Valeda negroes are describedas being black and each about 5 foot 10 inches tall and weight about170 pounds. This description does not tally with the descriptiongiven yesterday by Otis Taylor, Uell Shifflet and Jeff Dickson all ofwhom saw the bandits. One of the Vinita negroes claimed to befrom Oswego and one from Muskogee. (Coffeyville Daily Journal ~Thursday ~ July 18, 1907 ~ Page 6)
BROWN, RICHARD LEROY
Richard L. Brown, 60, Independence, died today (Jan. 7, 2000) at Mercy Hospital where he had been a patient since Jan. 3.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Potts Chapel withthe Rev. Gerald Eytcheson, rector of the Church of the Epiphany,Episcopal, officiating. Interment and graveside services will beat the Havana Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Hardin, of the LoneCherry Baptist Church, officiating. Friends may call at thefuneral home from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday and after 9 a.m. on Monday.
Richard Leroy Brown was born June 21, 1939, in Purdy, Mo., to Glynisand Martha Isabel (Medley) Brown. Hie mother died when he was aninfant and he was reared by Willis E. and rosa Alice (Medley)Loggan. He attended school in Independence, where hegraduated. He was employed as a supervisor at StarcraftManufacturing plant in Independence until the plant closed. Atthe time of his death he was employed with the C&M Motor Co. inIndependence.
He married Sandra S. Pugh in 1960, and they later divorced.
Surviving are two sons, David Brown, Lafayette, Ind., and Steven Brown,Columbia, Mo.; four grandsons; his companion, Linda Knop, with whom hehad been making his home; two brothers, Billy Loggan, Havana, and "Dee"Woods, Monett, Mo.; two sisters, Rosie Cribbs and Nora Gruver, both ofCaney. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROWN, WILLIAM W.
William W. Brown was born, at Waterford, Me., August 16, 1832 and diedat his late residence, in Cherryvale, Kansas, March 26, 1895.Age, 62 years, 7 months and 10 days.
The last illness of the deceased was very brief, only a week and oneday. From the first he expressed the thought that he would notrecover. He seemed almost to have had a premonition, a few daysbefore he took sick, for he wrote his boys FRank, at Independence, andGeorge at Pittsburg, earnestly soliciting them to come home and spendSabbath with him. He was delighted that they came, meeting Frankat the midnight train, and it proved to be their last visit withhim. He was taken seriously sick Sabbath night, the 17th, andgrew worse, until one week from the following Tuesday, he passed away,surrounded by his sorrowing family and a number of intimatefriends. He was buried at Cherryvale cemetery on Wednesday,funeral services being held in the Presbyterian church, Rev. FrankGamel officiating.
As stated above, Mr. Brown was a native of Maine, had possessed thosesterling qualities of character, so common among New Englanders.He spent his youth in his native state, and was married to Miss Mary A.Brett, of South Paris, Mo., at the age of 22, and soon after emigratedfrom the scenes of his childhood and youth and took up his residence atSavanah, Pa., where he entered the hotel business, operating verysuccessfully, for several years, the large Union Depot Hotel of thatplace. He subsequently moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where heresided for severn years, imigrating to Kansas, locating in Cherryvaleabout twelve years ago. Here he entered actively into businessenterprises, building a number of residence houses, and erecting thefine business block that bear his name.
He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank and was itsfirst Vice President. He was a heavy stockholder in thewaterworks, and various other enterprises, looking to the improvementof the city. He was progressive, always ready to encourage withinfluence and money, all measures having for their object the materialadvancement of Cherryvale. He loved his adopted state and wasloyal to the interests of Kanas and epecially active in promoting thosethings which indicated the development of this city.
William Brown was loved by all and was one of the most kind hearted menthe writer ever knew. Sympathetic in trouble, always ready torelieve distress. It made no difference to him as to the positionof the individual, rich or poor, high or low, the person in trouble wassure of a firm friend in Mr. Brown. He was always to be foundwhere sympathy was needed or material assistance wanted. Scoresof poor women and children bear evidence of his warm-heartedgenerosity. He administerd to the needy, not to be seen of men,but oftimes his acts of kindness were known only to himself and thegrateful recipient. He was a practical christianity. Hemeasured his sympathy of tangible aid.
In his intercourse with his fellow men, he was the personification ofhonor. He detested anything approaching dishonor and spurnedquestionable business methods. His was a straightforward,honorable policy and he demanded such from others. He strove toformulate his actions in keeping with the injunction of the GoldenRule. His faith in humanity, based upon his own honesty andintegrity, coupled with his generous, sympathetic nature, often led himto do himself financial harm. "Doing to others as he would thatothers should do unto him," sometimes led him to trust too far.It might be well said of Mr. Brown that he was generous to a fault.
As to his religious proclivities, for a number of years he has beenliving practical christianity and when asked concerning his future,very firmly and assuredly expressed a willingness to go at the biddingof God and felt perfectly resigned and prepared to lay down life'sburden.
He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his death. He was kind andloving in hi family and his home was his delight. He loved thecompanionship of his wife and boys, and was ever faithful inadministering to their happiness.
In short, William Brown was a model citizen and his death is mourned bya host of friend, in every walk of life. His kindly disposition,his business integrity, hi faithfulness to every trust, bear witness tothe fact that his was a useful life,
"The dead are the stars by day;
Withdrawn from mortal eye,
But not extinct, they hold their way
In glory through the sky;
Spirits, from bondage thus set free,
Vanish amid immensity,
Where human thought, like human sight,
Fails to pursue their trackless light."
(Cherryvale Weekly Republican ~ Friday ~ March 29, 1895 ~ Page 6)
BROWNING, VIVIAN BERYL
Vivian Beryl Browning, 78, died Monday, Aug. 27, 1990, at NeoshoMemorial Hospital. She had been under nursing home care for four yearsat Arolyn Heights.
The daughter of Albert R. and Lola Harietta Stowell Browning, she wasborn Jan. 30, 1912 at Winslow, Ariz. She grew up in Chanute and was agraduate of Chanute High School and Chanute Junior College.
A lifetime resident she was retired from office work at the ChanuteCountry Club, People's Theater/NeoCha Drive-In and Johnson Mortuary.
She was a member of the Ouerbein United Methodist Church, SunflowerChapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a charter member ofthe Neosho Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by several cousins, including Juanita Olson, EthelGlaze, Marjorie Nelson and Marvin Knappm all of Chanute. She waspreceded in death by an infant brother.
Funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Johnson Mortuary Chapel withthe Rev. Larry Buss officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Neosho Memorial Hospital Auxiliary orthe Chanute Public Library. (Transcribed from a card submitted byAFOFG-AW)
BROWNING, WINFIELD S.
CANEY --- Winfield S. Browning, 88, of Caney, died at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday evening (May 7, 1998).
Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with theRev. David Glavin officiating. Burial will be in SunnysideCemetery.
Friends may call at Graves Funeral Home from noon until 8 p.m.m today.
Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church Building Fund and they may be left at the funeral home.
Mr. Browning was born Aug. 8, 1909, in Cherryvale, to William P. andElvira (Fuller) Browning. He attended Attica schools and servedin the U.S. Army during World War II.
On Sept. 22, 1934, in Garber, Okla., he married Wilma Cinnamon and she survives.
He farmed and had worked for Reda Pump in Bartlesville, Okla. In 1957 he went to work for Wheatly Valve Co. in Caney.
He was a member, former deacon and Sunday School teacher at the First Baptist Church.
Other survivors include three sons, Stanley Browning and JerryBrowning, both of Coffeyville, and Ray Browning, Oklahoma City, Okla.;a daughter, Barbara Bush, rural Caney; 10 grandchildren and 11great-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BROWNLEE, GRACE
Grace, the 12-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brownlee, ofBolton, died this morning and will be buried in the Rutland cemeterytomorrow at 10 a.m. (The Evening Star ~ Independence, KS ~ Thursday ~September 19, 1901 ~ Page 1)
BRUINGTON, BESSIE M.
Bessie M. Bruington, 81, of rural Independence, died at 12:37 p.m.Sunday at Mercy Hospital where she had been admitted on Dec. 23.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday atSt. Andrew’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Stephen Mahn Thapwa, pastor,officiating. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the PottsChapel.
Although the casket has been closed, friends may call to register at the Potts chapel from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Elizabeth Murial Bruington was born Jan. 29, 1918 in Ozark, Ark., toBurton and Abigail (Matthews) Snow. She moved to Oswego as a child andattended school there.
On Nov. 11, 1936 in Fort Smith, Ark., she married Earl Stockton and he preceded her in death.
On Nov. 8, 1958 in Independence, she married Edwin Bruington and he survives of the home.
She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and a member of the church’s Altar Society.
Other survivors include a son, William Stockton, Charlotte, N. C.; adaughter, Brenda Stockton, Fort Meyers, Fla., a brother, John Snow,Coulee City, Wash.; and a sister, Frances Campbell, Albuquerque, N. M.(Newspaper unknown, died: January 9, 2000, transcribed from a cardsubmitted by AW)
BRUNKHORST, BETHA HULDA LOUISE
Bertha Hulda Louise "Dietrich" Brunkhorst, age 93, of Bartlesville,Okla., died early Friday afternoon Oct. 26, 1990 in Jane PhillipsMedical Center in Bartlesville.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1897 in Jacob, Ill., to Adolph and Mary (Sauerbrunn) Dietrich.
She was raised and received her education in the Jacob and Murphysboro, Ill., areas.
She was married on Nov. 30, 1919 to Edwin G. Brunkhorst in Murphysboro.
The couple moved to Oklahoma in January of 1920 and settled in NowataCounty. There they were active in farming and Mr. Brunkhorst wasinvolved in Oil field work until they moved to South Coffeyville in1954. Mr. Brunkhorst proceeded his wife in death on Dec. 29, 1968.
Mrs. Brunkhorst continued to live in South Coffeyville until entering the nursing home in 1984.
She was a lifetime member of the Missouri Lutheran Church, Saint Paul'sLutheran Church in Coffeyville and the Lutheran Women's MissionaryLeague.
She was a charter member of the Bellview Home Extension Club and received her 50 year membership pin.
She is survived by a son Rudy Brunkhorst of Bartlesville; fourdaughters, Rosemary Elkstrand, of Bartlesville, Norma Jordan of SouthCoffeyville, Dorothy Gillette of Grape Vine, Texas, Pauline Allison ofBaxter, Tenn., 2 sisters Lydia, Ragsdale of Rubana, Ill and IMichaelsof Tampa, Fla.; 13 great grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded by on, Chares in 1996.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Stumpff Funeral home in Bartlesville until 9p.m. Sunday a memorial has been established with the Saint Paul'sLutheran Church in Coffeyville. (Transcribed from a card submitted byAFOFG-AW)
BRUUM, JAMES
Death Calls James Bruun
Pioneer Dead at 4 O'clock Last Evening.
Made a Fortune in California in 1849 and in 1871, On His Return to the Pacific Coast, Halted and Settled in Independence.
James Bruun, who came to Independence in the year 1871, and even afterhis removal to Kansas City has returned at some period of each year toreside among the people with whom he had shared the joys and hardshipsof frontier days, died at the Montgomery County hospital at 4 o'clocklast evening, heart trouble being the immediate cause of his demisethough old age was really responsible. He entered the hospital amonth ago for treatment for rheumatism, but he has been steadilysinking and for the last few days had been given opiates to relieve hissuffering. He slept away the majority of his last hours. The onegreat disappointment of his closing days on earth was that he wasunable to celebrate the anniversary of his birth at the home of Mr. andMrs. Charles Yoe, as had been his custom for a number of years. Thisyear he was too ill to undertake the trip from the hospital to the Yoehome.
"Jim" Bruun, as he was familiarly known, was born in Winchester County,Ky., June 17, 1829. When the gold fever of 1849 struck the country hejourneyed across the plains of California. Fortune smiled upon theyoung man and he did well, but the strife between north and southcaused him to return to Kentucky.
Mr. Bruun started on his return to California in 1871, but thedevelopments of southern Kansas attracted him and hie followed theSanta Fe to its terminus at Independence and located here. He prosperedfrom the start in a quiet way and gradually accumulated a number ofgood rental properties close in. In 1883 he moved to Kansas Cityand invested in property there. Nearly every such moved provedfortunate, and as the city grew his fortune grew. He steadily closedout his outside holdings and brought nearer and nearer to the heart ofthe city until he became quite wealthy. For many years he has had anincome that has made it unnecessary to worry concerning his financialfuture. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Bruun have spent the midsummer months in the cool retreats of the north, the cold months of thewinter in San Antonio and the spring and fall in Independence.They were making their residence at Hotel Booth when Mr. Bruuncontracted his last illness.
When it became apparent that his illness was of a serious character Mr.Bruun's nephew, Charles A. Bruun of Kansas City, came down and has beenat his bedside much of the time since.
While, it is understood, Mr. Bruun was connected with no religiousorganization, he was the doer of many good deeds in a quietunostentatious way, and from the northern states to Texas are peoplewho will be grieved by the news of his death and will remember himgratefully.
Though an adherent of no church Mr. Bruun not long ago turned over toCharles Yoe, his long-time friend, a check for $200 for the newMethodist church here, and that was but one of his contributions to theworld's happiness.
The burial will take place tomorrow from the residence of Mr. and Mrs.W.M. Wade, 217 North Tenth street. The service will be private andinterment will be made in Mt. Hope. (Evening Star, Saturday, June 19,1915, page 1, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
BRYAN, ALBERT VERGIL
Coffeyville – Albert Vergil Bryan, 61, died Thursday at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturdaywith the family receiving friends from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Mr. Bryan was born July 26, 1943 in White Star, Texas, to David andLela (Edwards) Bryan. He graduated from Weed Patch High School inCalifornia.
On Oct. 16, 2002, he married Flora Jane Vancel in Edna, and she survives.
Mr. Bryan was employed by Aramark at Jane Phillips Medical Center, working in the housekeeping department.
Other survivors include a daughter, Diana Bearden, Bartlesville; fourstepsons Ted Lear, of Edna, Tony Lear, Lake Charles, La., Terry Lear,Tioga, La.; and Darrin Means, Broken Arrow, Okla.; a stepdaughter TanyaHenderson, Bartlesville; four sisters, Beulah Speer, Guymon, Okla.,Ruby Holdridge, Plano, Texas, Viola Thompson, Lamont, Calif., andEvelyn Spencer, Mesquite, Nev.; four grandchildren, 21step-grandchildren and 16 step-great-grandchildren. (Newspaper unknown,died September 23, 2004, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BRYAN, WALTER WARDEN
PARSONS --- Walter Warden Bryan, 90, of Parsons, died Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2010) at the Parsons Good Samaritan Society.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Church of God in Neodesha. Burial will be in Shelly Cemetery, near Neodesha.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Mr. Bryan was born Jan. 18, 1920 in Neodesha, the son of Charles Elmerand Sarah Mahala (Dowty) Bryan. He attended school in Neodesha.
He married Jessie June Tafoya on April 5, 1941, in Cherryvale, and she survives. They moved to Parsons in 2008.
Mr. Bryan served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Construction Battalion.
He was a pipefitter for Standard Oil for 27 years, farmed and raisedlivestock, and hung wallpaper as an independent contractor for severalyears.
Mr. Bryan attended the Bethel Church of God in Neodesha and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Neodesha.
In addition to his widow, survivors include two daughters, Mary AnnBryan, of Thayer, and Frances McGinnes, of Parsons; 13 grandchildren;33 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren; a brother,Leroy Bryan, of Neodesha; and a sister, Freda Grace, of Independence,Mo. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BRYANT, CATHRYN L.
Cathryn L. Bryant, 68, of 601 S. Penn, Independence died Wednesdayafternoon at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Wichita where shehad been undergoing treatment for the past two months.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lutheran Cemeteryin Independence with the Rev. Ron Oldenettel, pastor of Zion LutheranChurch, officiating. Friends may call at Potts Chapel from noon until 8p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Saturday. The familysuggests memorials to Purdue House of Wichita or Zion Lutheran Churchin care of the funeral home.
Mrs. Bryant was born Sept. 24, 1927 at Cherryvale to Allen and Lillith F. (Bohannon) Huff. She attended school in Cherryvale.
She married Alvin Bryant on Nov. 15, 1944 in Independence. The couplemade their home in Independence and later Sycamore where they liveduntil returning to Independence in 1963. He died in 1978.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Survivors include three sons, Alvin E. and Randy L., both ofIndependence and Ricky R. currently stationed in Korea; eightgrandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Jim Huff ofIndependence and John Huff of Indio, Calif., and four sisters, BettyJames, Wilma Webb, Judy Tackett and Karen Cochran, all of the Indio,Calif., area. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BRYANT, GEORGE L.
George L. Bryant, 88, died Thursday (March 1, 2001) at Las PalmasHealthcare Center, McAllen, Texas. Mr. Bryant was born Jan. 29, 1913 atHaigler, Neb. To George Wesley and Birdie (Conklin) Bryant.
He married Lydea Lea Jantz on Jan. 2, 1935 at Page, Neb.
He lived in Tyro and Coffeyville, until moving to Wichita. He workedfor Boeing Company of Wichita for over 35 years. He was an accomplishedbuilder and master cabinet maker.
He was a lifelong member of the Albert Pike Lodge in Wichita. He wasone of the original residents of Wagon City North in Mission, Texas. Hewas also involved with the Civilian Conservation Corp.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra K. Bernhardt of Falls Church,Va.; one son, Herbert A. of Dallas; two grandchildren, and threegreat-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife and one infant son.
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at the Fawn Creek Cemetery, Tyro.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday at the Graves Funeral Home Chapel. (PaperUnknown, Funeral Card ID: 206; Name: George Bryant; Age: 88; Cemetery:Fawn Creek; Location: Tyro, submitted by The Monument Shop -Coffeyville, Kansas)
BRYANT, PATTI LYNN
Coffeyville – Patti Lynn Bryant, 51, of Coffeyville, died Monday atSpringfield, Mo., where she had been taken the day before fortreatment.
Graveside funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Penwell Gabel Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today with the family receivingvisitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns FuneralHome in Coffeyville. Memorials are suggested to the Patti Lynn BryantMemorial Fund and they may be left with the funeral home or Regent Bankin South Coffeyville, Okla.
Ms. Bryant was born April 10, 1954, the daughter of Bill and Shirley(Downing) Bryant. She attended school in South Coffeyville, Okla., andlater graduated from Lenapah (Okla.) High School in 1971. She was anhonor student and active in basketball and FHA.
She had worked at the Dairy Sweet in Coffeyville, Bones Café in SouthCoffeyville, and the Phillips 66 in Coffeyville. She was working as asecurity guard for Coffeyville Resources at the time of her death. Shealso worked for Farmer’s Enterprises and Quick Trip in Chanute.
She attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Coffeyville.
She married Mike Scimeca in 1973. They later divorced.
Ms. Bryant is survived by a daughter, Michelena Scimeca, Coffeyville;her parents, Bill and Shirley Bryant, South Coffeyville, a brother,Rick Bryant, South Coffeyville, and two sisters, Sherri Morgan, Tyroand Debbie Lee, South Coffeyville. (Unknown Newspaper, died September5, 2005, transcribed by FOFG-AW)
BUCHANAN, CHARLES EDWARD
Farmer Charles Edward Buchanan, 53, of rural Liberty, died Mondayevening (Sept. 19, 1988) in Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 30, 1935, in rural Liberty to Claude A. and Melvina(Sparks) Buchanan. He attended a rural grade school near Libertyand Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville.
On April 13, 1958, he married Patricia Ann Hobbs in Coffeyville.Mr. Buchanan served in the U.S. Army and then returned to rural Libertyand began employment with Muller Construction. He also startedfarming. In 1977 he began farming full time. He was joinedin the farming operation several years ago by his son, Steve.
Mr. Buchanan was a member of Sideliners Booster Cub, serving on the advisory board; the Wrestling Club; and was a 4-H Booster.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Charles Jr., of ruralIndependence, Steve of rural Liberty and Bob of the home; twodaughters, Debbie Malone of rural Independence and Kelly Kay of thehome; his mother of Route 2; a brother, James of rural Independence; asister, Carol Osborn of 502 North Buckeye; and five grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Ford-Wulf-Bruns EdgewoodChapel with burial in Union Cemetery, northeast of Coffeyville.
The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association.
Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today and until service timeThursday. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by OFOFG ~ Date ofDeath: Sept. 19, 1988)
BUCHER, ANNA JOHNSON
Funeral services for Miss Anna Johnson Bucher, 96, native area residentwho passed away on Saturday, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday inthe Arnold Moore-Dewey Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ralph O. Dershem willbe the officiant. The funeral cortege will drive overland to theSunnyside Cemetery, Caney, Kansas, where committal prayers andinterment will be directed by The Arnold Moore-Dewey Funeral Service.
Miss Bucher will lie in state in the Arnold Moore-Dewey Funeral Homewhere friends may call for their visitation until the service hour onWednesday morning.
Miss Bucher is survived by a special friend, Diana Burton, Bartlesvilleand several cousins. She was preceded in death by her father andmother. (Unknown newspaper, January 3, 1998, transcribed from a cardsubmitted by AW)
BUCHER, ROBIN D.
Coffeyville – Robin D. Bucher, 72, of Coffeyville, died Thursday at South Crest Specialty Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-BrunsChapel with the Rev. Rich Jenkins of the First Southern Baptist Church,officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Bucher was born Aug. 16, 1933 in Coffeyville to Tilden and Mary (Holzwarth) Bucher.
He was a 1951 graduate of Field Kindley Memorial High School. He servedin the U. S. Army following high school and was stationed in Alaska.
Mr. Bucher received a bachelor’s degree in secondary education fromPittsburg State University and taught high school for several years. Helater moved to North Kansas City, MO., where he worked for Owen’sCorning Corp. He moved to Coffeyville after retiring in 1999.
Survivors include a brother, Stephen Bucher, Kansas City, Mo.; threesisters, Lois Featherston, Orgeon, Fern Brady, Brunning, Neb., andAnita Sowell, Coffeyville. (Unknown Newspaper, died: December 8, 2005,transcribed by FOFG-AW)
BUCKLEY, J. H. MRS.
Mrs. J. H. Buckley aged 65 years died yesterday at her home in Chanute. Burial was made today.
Mrs. H. J. Buckley died yesterday at the home of a son, Paul A.Buckley, at Chanute. She formerly lived at Iola. (The CoffeyvilleDaily Journal, October 2, 1920, page 4)
BUCKNER, J.
Mrs. Hattie Morton received the sad news of the death of her father, J.Buckner who died in Coffeyville. (Wichita Searchlight, February 19,1910, page 1)
BUCKNER, ROBERT D.
Robert D. Buckner, 70, of Olathe, died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2005).
Mr. Buckner was born June 18, 1934, in Coffeyville to Robert and GladysBuckner. He attended Field Kindley High School, CoffeyvilleCommunity College and Pittsburg State University, where he participatedin many sports.
He moved to California and met his wife of 40 years Esther. Shesurvives of the home. The couple owned and operated their ownfurniture store in California before returning to Coffeyville to helpwith his father's furniture store, Buckner Furniture. Theycontinued, along with his brother and wife, to manage the store formany years after their father died.
Survivors also include: three children, Shawn (Waylon) Stepp ofMarion, Iowa, Darren Buckner of Carrollton, Texas, and Tracy (Brad)Overton of Lenexa; five grandchildren; and a brother, Craig Buckner.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to theNational American Lung Association, 4300 SW Drury Lane, Topeka,KS 66604-2419. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BUETOW, CHARLES PAUL
COFFEYVILLE --- Charles Paul Buetow, 72, of Route 4, diedWednesday (Jan. 26, 1994) at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Churchin Coffeyville, with burial to follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery inIndependence. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. today atFord-Wufl-Bruns' Colonial Chapel. Memorials are recommended toSt. Paul's Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Buetow was born May 10, 1921, at Orlando, Okla., to William C. andMary (Seeliger) Buetow. He attended the Orlando school system,and following his education he enlisted in the United StatesNavy. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attackedDec. 7, 1941, drawing the U.S. into World War II.
He married Neila Fern Olson Oct. 5, 1947 in Independence, and she survives.
The Buetows lived in Stillwater, Okla., for a short time where heworked in a hardware store. In 1948, they moved to Parsons, wherehe worked for the Safeway Food Store and the Kansas Army AmmunitionPlant.
The couple relocated to Coffeyville in 1958, where Mr. Buetow workedfor Brown Furniture Co. until 1969 when he began employment with FunkManufacturing Company. He retired in 1986 as a stockroom clerk.
Mr. Buetow was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Woodcarvers Association of America.
Other survivors include a son, Michael Paul Buetow of Blue Springs,Mo.; three daughters, Mary "Shelly" Bell, Tulsa, Okla., Sandra Cerny,Spring Hill, and Tamara Mueller, Springfield, Mo.; two brothers,Herbert of Wichita and Wilbur of rural Coffeyville; a sister, irene M.Jerome of Coffeyville; and nine grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by FOFG)
BUFFINGTON, RAYMOND H.
CHERRYVALE --- Raymond H. Buffington, 87, Derby, formerly a chief of police in Cherryvale, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at FairviewCemetery, under the direction of Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10:30 on Monday.
Memorials have been suggested to the Hospice Care of Kansas and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Buffington was born Dec. 10, 1916, at Grand Prairie, Texas, the sonof George and Martha (Lunsford) Buffington. He attended schoolsin Gause, Texas.
He was employed for Boeing Aircraft for a time and served as assistantpolice chief in Cherryvale from 1969-73 and as police chief from1973-77. He also served in the U.S. Air Force, before retiring asa master sergeant.
On Feb. 12, 1944 in Independence, he married Zelda (Lee) Shepard and she died in 1985.
Survivors include one son, Roger Shepard, of Long Beach, Calif.; adaughter, Dee Engel, Derby; four grandchildren and fivegreat-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BUMSTEAD, NOAH THOMAS
Caney - Noah Thomas Bumstead, the two month old son of Mr. and Mrs.Jerry Bumstead of Caney, died Wednesday at Jane Phillips CaneyCommunity Clinic.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Community ChristianChurch with the Rev. Carl Brandt, pastor, officiating. Burial will bein Friendship Cemetery at Springdale, Ark. The Graves Funeral Home ofCaney is in charge of arrangements.
Noah Thomas Bumstead was born Dec. 23, 1989 at Bartlesville, Okla., theson of Jerry D. and Teri Jo (Bennett) Bumstead. The parents survive atthe home.
Also surviving are four brothers, Cave Joseph Bumstead and JacobHouston Bumstead, both of the home, Jerry Wayne Bumstead and GregoryLeon Bumstead both of Fayetteville, Ark.; one sister, Tiffany LynnBumstead, Houston, Texas; paternal grandmother, Mary Sue Bumstead,Fayetteville; and maternal grandparents, James Kenneth Bennett, WebbCity, M., and Roberta Lea Bennett, Springdale. (Dates on card February28, 1990 and March 3, 1990, transcribed from a card submitted byAFOFG-AW)
BUNCH, ALMA MAE
Former Coffeyville resident Alma Mae Bunch, 87, of Bella Vista, Ark.,died Thursday (May 31, 1990) in the Concordia Care Center in BellaVista.
Mrs. Bunch was born Jan. 19, 1903 in Jackson, Tenn., to L. A. and Pearl Elizabeth (Peters) Wirts.
Mrs. Bunch was a member of the A. A. U. W., 50 year member of EasternStar, 50 year alumnus of Zeta Tau Alpha, Spanish Club, and a chartermember of the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. Mrs. Bunchwas active in the W. S. C. S.
She and her husband, Glen Ballie Bunch, moved from Coffeyville to Bella Vista in 1969. He preceded her in death in 1979.
Survivors include a son, Glen Fred of Independence, Mo., a daughter,Marjorie Davis of Corpus Christi, Texas, a brother, L. Ray Wirts ofRialto, Calif., and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church.
A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville.
Arrangements are under direction of the Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Bentonville, Ark.
The family suggests memorials to the Bella Vista First United MethodistChurch. (Dates on card May 31, 1990 and June 2, 1990, transcribed froma card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BUNDS, JACK SR.
Jack Bunds, Sr., 64, of Tulsa, died Monday, May 21, 2002, at Tulsa. Mr.Bunds was born April 27, 1938 at Ozawkie,to George and Jessie (Blodsoe)Bunds. He grew up and attended school in Topeka. He then attended theUniversity of Kansas in Lawrence. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy onApril 1, 1958. He was a Navy Hospital Corpsman, specializing inphysical therapy . After his discharge in 1962 he returned to Kansas toraise his family. He was a chief physical therapist in Coffeyville for20 years. He then moved to Oak Ridge, Tenn, where he worked as physicaltherapist for home health care for ten years. He then returned toOklahoma, settling near Kansas, Okla. While living in Kansas he didphysical therapy in Siloam Springs. His hobbies included music, playinghis trumpet, cornet, trombone, and French horn. He also sang innumerous choirs through the course of his life as a tenor. He marriedVicki Evans on July 31, 1982 at Colorado Springs. They loved to travel.Survivors include his wife of the home, his mother of Lincoln, Il.; ason, Jack E. Jr. of Owasso, OK, three daughters, Debbie of Helen, N.M.Nicki Roberts of Emporia, Kim Roberts of Sands Springs, OK;; a brotherJim of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, Judy Domme of Fowler, Il. JanTroendly of Geneva, Il., Joyce of Merriam; and four grandchildren.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Reed-Culver chapel.(Submitted by Freda Webb)
BUNNELL, DANIEL W.
Death of D.W. Bunnell
Passed Away at Home of Daughter Mrs. J.C. Wills This Morning.
D.W. Bunnell, after an illness of several months died this morning at3:25 o'clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.C. Wills, 705 NorthEighth street. He was 57 years, 8 months and 4 days of age and came tothis city with his wife from El Dorado. His health was declining atthat time, and for the past several weeks his family have had verylittle hopes of his recovery.
He is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. J.C. Wills of thiscity, Mrs. Floyd Beach, Cherryvale, Mrs. C.E. McDonough of Wichita,Miss S. June Bunnell and John Bunnell who is at Camp Funston. Also byhis mother, Mrs. Nancy Bunnell, of Chetopa, and two sisters, Mrs.Eddington of Chetopa and Mrs. Hiram Smith of Columbus, Ohio; and onegranddaughter, Maxine Beach of Cherryvale and three nephews, H.E. andW.A. Halsey, of this city, and L.H. Eddington, of McAlester, Oklahoma.
The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.C.Wills, 705 North Eighth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Theservices will be in charge of Rev. F.L. Pruitt of the First Christianchurch, and burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery. All the children willbe here for the funeral. (Independence Daily Report, Saturday, February23, 1918, page 6, transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BURCH, JOHN WESLEY
SEDAN - John Wesley Burch, 97, of Caney, died Sunday at the Caney Nursing Center.
Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Churchin Caney with Mike Morris officiating. Burial will be SunnysideCemetery, Caney.
Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or to UnionChapel Church and they may be left with David W. Barnes Funeral Home,Sedan.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 p.m. today.
Mr. Burch was born Jan. 29, 1911 near Sedan to John W. and Cora Vanderhoof) Burch. He attended Sedan High School.
On Jan. 23, 1931 he married Bessie Bright and she died in 1988.
He married Clara Haines on Aug. 11, 1994 in Sedan and she survives.
Mr. Burch was a rancher and lived in Chautauqua County all of his life before moving to Caney in 1993.
Other survivors include a son, Lynn Burch, Olathe; two stepsons, MikeSmith and Ron Smith, both of San Pablo, Calif., a stepdaughter, CindyWilliams, San Pablo; a brother, Carrol Burch, Sedan; one grandchild,seven step grandchildren, one great-grandchild and 12 step-greatgrandchildren. (Taken from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW, death date:February 24, 2008)
BURDICK, DAVIS V.
The funeral of Davis V. Burdick who passed away Monday morning, at 4:45o'clock was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Burdick home,1020 North Penn avenue, conducted by Rev. Harry A. Gordon of the FirstMethodist church. Rev. Gordon was assisted by the Odd Fellows order, ofwhich the deceased was a member. Interment was made in Mount Hopecemetery.(Independence Daily Reporter ~ Tuesday ~ March 7, 1922 ~ Page3 ~ transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BURKE, JAMES HAMILTON
The Burke Funeral
Services Yesterday were Attended by Many Friends.
Funeral services for J.H. Burke, pioneer resident of Montgomery county,who died Monday evening at his home, following a paralytic stroke onSunday, were held yesterday afternoon from the family home, with Rev.Herner of Longton in charge. The body was laid to rest in the SycamoreValley cemetery.
Mr. Burke was among the best known old residents of the county and heleaves a large circle of sorrowing relatives and intimate friends tomourn his death. (Independence Daily Reporter ~ Thursday ~ September18, 1919 ~ Page 1 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BURKHALTER, EDNA M.
CHERRYVALE --- Edna M. Burkhalter, 101, of Cherryvale, died at1:50 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 8, 1994) at the Cherryvale Care Center, whereshe had been a patient since Oct. 22.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Darling and BurnsChapel with the Rev. Arnold Roland, pastor of the United MethodistChurch, officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon today. Memorialsare suggested to the United Methodist Church of Cherryvale, and may beleft with the funeral home.
Mrs. Burkhalter was born Dec. 18, 1892, at Eureka, to William M. andMary (Morley) Henderson. She attended school at Mount CarmelAcademy and later at Eureka, where she graduated from high school.
In 1910 she was married to Fred Lampe, and he died in 1918.
In 1932, she married W. T. Burkhalter in Kansas City, and he died in 1959.
She had worked as a hairdresser in Kansas City and in later yearsmanaged buildings in California. She moved to Cherryvale in 1982.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Cherryvale, theTrainmen's Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star, the AmericanLegion Auxiliary, and the Cherryvale Women's Civic Club.
The only immediate survivors are nieces.
Casket-bearers will be Floyd Flanders, Randy Flanders, Randy Hucke,Reed Eikenberry, Jim Corbitt and Ralph Miller. (Unknown Newspaper~ Submitted by FOFG)
BURKHART, SELMA B. "SALLY"
Selma B. "Sally" Burkhart, 78, of 2106 W. First, died Friday, January 19, 1996 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.
Mrs. Burkhart was born Dec. 30, 1917 in Pi8ttsbugh, Pa., to Joseph andAnna (Zmuda) Maternick. She grew up and attended school in Pittsbugh.
On Oct. 30, 1945, she married Marie Burkhart in Pittsburgh. Followingtheir marriage they made their home in Coffeyville. Mr. Burkhart ownedand operated Burkhart Automotive Machine Shop on Santa Fe Street andMrs. Burkhart was a homemaker.
Mrs. Burkhart was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Altar Society.
Survivors include her husband, one son, John of rural Coffeyville; onedaughter, Barbara Osburn of Wichita, one brother Julian Maternick ofPittsburgh; one sister, Marie Maternick of Pittsburgh and two grandsons.
Rosary vigil will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Graves Funeral Home Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy NameCatholic Church. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, northeast ofCoffeyville.
Memorials are suggested to Holy Name Catholic Church and may be left at the funeral home.
Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Tuesday at Graves Funeral Home. (Transcribed from a card submitted byAFOFG-AW)
BURNETT, DELORES A.
Delores A. Burnett, 79, longtime resident of Caney, and recently ofTyro, died Wednesday (Feb. 11, 1998) at the Cardiac Care Unit of JanePhillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.
Mrs. Burnett was born July 4, 1918, in Pawnee, Okla., to Frank andBessie (Wapahgee) Roubideaux. She was raised in Red Rock, Okla.,and attended schools at Pawnee and the Chilocco Indian schools.
On April 14, 1933, she married Louis R. Burnett in Bartlesville.They moved to Caney from Pawhuska, Okla., in 1957. Mr. Burnettpreceded her in death in Aug. 18, 1975.
Mrs. Burnett was a homemaker. In recent years she attended Tyro Christian Church.
Survivors inclue two daughters, Louella Robertson of Tyro, and JudyBurnett Couffer of Hominy, Okla.; two sons, Louis of Oologah, Okla.,and Barney of Caney; one sister, Laura Buffalo of Anadarko, Okla.; 16grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and sixgreat-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, two sisters and one great-great-grandchildren, Lakota Robertson.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Graves Memorial Chapel in Caney. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Graves Funeral Home in Caney.
The family has suggested memorials to the Tyro Christian ChurchBuilding Fund. Memorials may be left with the funeral home.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BURNETT, HELEN
Coffeyville – Helen Burnett, 85, formerly of Coffeyville, died Friday at Fountain Villa Residential Care in Iola.
Services will be Thursday at Sardis First Missionary Baptist Churchwith Pastor Virgil Horn and the Rev. Phil Honeycutt officiating.
Friends may call at Vann Funeral Service, Coffeyville, until 6 p.m. today.
Mrs. Burnett was born March 8, 1920 to George and Ruth (Ratcliff) Williams. She graduated from Cherryvale schools.
On April 20, 1940 she married Paul “Ted” Burnett, and he died in 1984.
Mrs. Burnett was employed by the Army Ammunition Plant in Parsons forfive years, and then for a manufacturing plant in Cherryvale forseveral years.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Cherryvale, where sheserved as Sunday School superintendent church clerk and sang in thechurch choir. Through church mergers she later became a member of the12st Street Baptist Church and Sardis First Missionary Baptist Churchin Coffeyville. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star,Golden Circle chapter.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Burnett, Denver, Colo., Paul Burnett,Gladstone, Mo.; a daughter, Paulette Horn, Coffeyville, 15grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. (Newspaper unknown, diedFebruary 19, 2006, transcribed from a card submitted by AW)
BURNS, CLIFFORD C.
Clifford C. Burns, 81, of Coffeyville died late Tuesday (March 1,1994) in the Skilled Nursing Unit of Coffeyville Regional MedicalCenter. Arrangements are pending with Patterson Funeral Home,Coffeyville. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BURNS, EMMA GUEST "SWEET"
Emma Guest "Sweet" Burns, 91, formerly of 403 Union, died early thismorning June 1, 1990 in the Life Care Center in Overland Park.
Mrs. Burns was born March 2, 1899 in Sherman, Texas, to Charlie andIsabelle M. (Barber) Stamper. She moved with her family at the age of 2years to Gainesville, Texas. She grew up and attended school inGainesville.
On Aug. 8, 1915 she married James Presley Guest near Gainesville. Theymoved to Coffeyville in 1917 where Mr. Guest worked for the MissouriPacific Railroad. Mr. Guest preceded his wife in death on Jan. 4, 1945in Coffeyville. She then worked for H. W. Read's Department Store for ashort time.
On Sept 29, 1950, she married Isaac "Ike" Brown in Coffeyville. Mr.Brown was an auctioneer in the Coffeyville area. He died April 14, 1957in Coffeyville. She then moved to South Coffeyville where she made herhome until she married Carl W. Burns on Jan. 19, 1976. Mr. Burns diedNov. 14, 1978 in Coffeyville.
Mrs. Burns was a member of the Coffeyville Friendship Club.
Survivors include a son, James Guest of 2104 West Seventh, a daughterGeraldine Thomas of Shawnee, six grandsons and fivegreat-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, KennethLeROy Guest who was killed during World War II and a daughter, Juanita.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. untilservice time on Monday at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Colonial Chapel to signthe guest register. Friends should gather at the graveside priorto service time.
The family would welcome memorials to the American Cancer Society.
The family may be reach at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Guest, 2104West Seventh (Dates on card June 1 and 4, 1990, transcribed from a cardsubmitted by AFOFG-AW)
BURNS, EVA MAE
Coffeyville – Eva Mae Burns, 75, formerly of Coffeyville, died Monday at her home in Riverview, Fla.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Ford-Wulf Bruns Edgewood Chapelwith burial in Eastlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Wickofficiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and until service time Friday.
Mrs. Burns was born Feb. 6, 1928, in rural Chanute, to Charles and Mary (Crowl) Enloe. She graduated from Coffeyville schools.
On Nov. 2, 1951, in Huntsville, Ark., she married Donald D. Burns and he survives.
The couple lived in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri and several other states before settling in Florida 23 years ago.
Mrs. Burns was a member of the Church of Christ.
Other survivors include a son Danny Burns, Dee Ann Burns, Clayton, N.C., and Becky Burns, Braden, Fla.; a brother, Albert Enloe, Coffeyvilleand two grandsons. (Newspaper unknown, died October 13, 2003,transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW)
BURNS, JOHN MOREY SR.
Rose Hill, Kan - Cherryvale native and longtime Caney resident JohnMorey Burns Sr., 78, died Friday evening June 28, 2002 at the CarriageHouse Assisted Living Center in Rose Hill, Kan. The viewing will be atthe Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. There will be no visitation held on July 4, 2002 in order to honorIndependence Day.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, atthe Sacred Heart Catholic church in Caney with Father Edward Stenbergerpresiding. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 5, at theSt. Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale, with Fr. Edward Stenberger,Fr.Sam Pinkerton, serving as officiants. Burial will follow in theFairview Cemetery, Cherryvale. a military honor guard from Fort Rileywill provide military burial honors. John Morey Burns, Sr., was bornApril 17, 1924, in Cherryvale to Robert Burns and Matilda (Morey)Burns. He was born and raised in the Cherryvale area. He attended the St
Xavier Catholic School. He was a 1942 graduate of Cherryvale High School.
He served in the U.S. Army Special Services in the European Theatreduring World War II. He attended Independence Junior college, where hereceived his associate arts degree in 1947. He also attended KansasState University in the engineering program.
He married Marian Maxine Dack on May 27, 1946, in Cherryvale. shepreceded him in deaath on July 29, 2000. They lived in Parsons,cherryvale and Manhattan, KJan. Sydney, Ohio and made their home inCaney since 1956. He was employed at the Ammunition Plant in Parsons,Kan., He later worked for Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville asa mechanical engineer, retiring in 1982 after 26 years of service.
Memberships include Sacred Heart Catholice church, where he served as aboard Member, CCD Instructor, CYO Group Leader; Knights of Columbus,and the American Legion. He was a member of the Caney RecreationCommission and was a coach and umpire for youth sports for many years.He also served as an announcer and statistician for Caney Bullpupfootball teams for many years. He announced many civic and sportingevents and instigated the "Pep Rally Tonight: in downtown Caney duringthe football season. John and Marian both were know for playing Bingowith residents at the Caney Nursing Center each week before ill healthkept them from enjoying their camraderie with the nursing centerresidents. He was perhaps most know for donning a red Santa Claus suiteach Christmas and traveling throughout the area, spreading holidaycheer in churches, homes, businesses, schools and the Caney ChristmasParade. He also served as a Democratic Precinct Committeeman.
Survivors include five children, Rebecca Foster of Midwest city, Okla.,John M. Burns Jr. of Park city, Kan., Margaret "Peg" King of Tulsa,Okla., Judith Finney of Wichita, Kan., and Carol George of Augusta,Kan.; two sisters, Margaret L. Burns and Catherine Truster, both ofSydney, Ohio, two brothers, Michael Burns of Wichita and Richard Burnsof Bonner springs, Kan.; 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren;and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by hisparents and one brother Robert Burns.
Memorial contributions may be given to the John and Marian BurnsChristmas candy Fund c/o Graves Funeral Home of Caney, Kansas.Arrangements are under the direction of Graves Funeral Home of Caney.(Submitted by Freda Webb)
BURNS, MARGARET
Death of Mrs. Margaret Burns
Mrs. Burns, wife of R.G. Burns, residing four miles northwest ofIndependence, passed on yesterday morning at 5:15 o'clock at the age of75 years, death being due to grippe. She had not been strong for sometime but her illness was not serious until ten days ago. She was bornin Johnson county, Indiana in 1847, Davenport being her maiden name.She was united in marriage in 1884 to R.G. Burns. Mrs. Burns came toKansas fifty-three years ago, in September, 1869. She was a member ofthe First Christian church and of the Woman's Relief Corps.
Mrs. Burns is survived by her husband, three children, Edwin S.Clemmer, Mrs. Jessie C. Burns, and Clyde Burns; one sister, Mrs. Greenof Elk Falls, Kansas, and three nephews.
Funeral services were held from the family home at 2 o'clock thisafternoon in charge of Rev. F.L. Pettit of the First Christian church.Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery. (The Evening Star ~ Monday ~October 9, 1922 ~ Page 1 ~ transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Death of A Pioneer Woman
Mrs. R.G. Burns Passed Away Yesterday at Home Northwest of City
Mrs. R.G. Burns, aged 75 years, passed away yesterday morning at 5:15a.m. at the family home northwest of Independence near White Postschool house. She has been in poor health for the past two or threeyears.
The deceased was married twice. Her first husband with home she came tothis county in 1869, was Isaac Clemmer who died a number of years ago.She is survived by her husband R.G. Burns, one daughter, Mrs. JesseBurns, two sons, Edward Clemmer, and Clyde Burns, all living in theWhite Post neighborhood; two step daughters, Mrs. Rosie Garner, southof this city, and Mrs. Clara Pitts, living near Sedan and three stepsons, Albert Burns, at the home place, Clarence Burns of nearCenterville, Kansas and Emmet Burns living in Idaho; one brother,George Davenport, of Johnson county, Indiana, and one sister, Mrs.Ellen Green, Elk county, Kansas.
The funeral was held from the family home this afternoon, the servicesbeing conducted by Rev. F.L. Pettit of the First Christian church.Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery.
Mrs. Burns was born near Franklin, Indiana. She was just 22 years ofage when she came to this county with her husband 53 years ago. She wasa life long member of the Christian church and was for years active inthe religious work of the White Post district. She was among the finepioneer women who early settled in this county and went through thehardships of the frontier life with a faith and courage that was agreat help to all associated with her. She was held in the highestesteem by neighbors and friends and was known as a faithful wife,devoted mother and a pure Christian woman with high ideals.(Independence Daily Reporter ~ Monday ~ October 9, 1922 ~ Page 1 ~transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BURNS, MARGARET L.
Margaret L. Burns, 93, Dorothy Love Retirement Community, 3003 W. CiscoRd., Sidney, Ohio, formerly of 1121 Spruce Ave., Sidney, Ohio, died atWilson Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 5:10 AM.
She was born January 13, 1913 in Lima, Ohio the daughter of Robert E.and Matilda (Morey) Burns. Surviving is one sister, Catherine Trusterof Sidney, Ohio; two brothers, Michael B. Burns of Wichita, Kansas andRichard J. Burns of Bonner springs, Kansas. Two brothers, Robert andJohn Burns are deceased. She was a graduate of Cherryvale High Schoolin Cherryvale, Kansas. She was in the Wilson Hospital Auxiliary and theRosary Altar Society. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic church.She was the executive secretary for the president of the Copelandcorporation in Sidney for 35 years and retired in 1975. She loved totravel and play bridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held onFriday, April 7, 1006 at 11:00 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church withRev. Gerald Bensman. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Sidney,Ohio. Friends may call at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home onFriday, April 7, 2006 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. Memorialcontributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Submitted byFreda Webb
BURNS, RICHARD "DICK"
A Mass of Christian burial for Richard "Dick" Jay Burns, 74, of Bonnersprings, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept 26, at Sacred Heartof Jesus Catholic Church, Johnson Drive and Monticello Road in Shawnee,with burial to follow in Bonner Springs Cemetery. Mr. Burns diedMonday, Sept 22, 2008 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
He was born Dec 11, 1933, in Cherryvale, Kan., the son of Robert E. andMatilda R. (Morey) Burns. He graduated from Pittsburg State Universityin 1958 and went on to receive a master's degree in 1962. He marriedMarjorie "Marge: Ann Blaes in 1961 and they had eight children. Mr.Burns began teaching industrial arts and coaching football in 1959 atBonner Springs High School, where he spent his entire teaching careeruntil he suffered a stroke and retired in 1993. "Coach Burns" startedthe wrestling program in 1968. He was inducted into the KansasWrestling Coaches Hall of Fame in 1988. He was involved with the youthof the community, serving as recreation director for the City of BonnerSprings for many years and coaching several youth sports teams. He andhis wife received the Marion Vaughn Community Service Award in 1994 fortheir service to the Bonner Springs community. Mr. Burns was a longtimemember of Sacred Heart Church. He enjoyed singing in the church choirand sang at several weddings during his lifetime. He is fondlyremembered for leading the Bonner Springs Braves teams of the 1960'sand 1970s in a victory song, "The Goat."
His wife Marjorie, died in 1994. Survivors include a sister, CatherineTruster, Sidney, Ohio; a brother, Michael, Wichita; two sons, RichardL., Platte city, Mo., and Daniel, Linwood; six daughters, Matilda"tillie" LaPlante and Patricia Nickell, both of Bonner Springs,Victoria Burns, Manhattan, Jacqueline Burns, Edwardsville; ColeenHotop, Kansas City, Mo., and Michaeleen "Micki" Burns, Dallas; a fosterson, Guy Tiner, Bonner Springs; and 11 grandchildren. The familysuggests memorial contributions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus CatholicChurch or Kansas City Hospice. Submitted by Freda Webb
BURNS, ROBERT - December 1994
Cherryvale - Funeral serivces for Robert E. burns, 88, longtimeCherryvale funeral director, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the FirstPresbyterian Church with the Rev. Donald G. Burt, interim pastor,officialing. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery under thedirections of the Darling and Burns Chapel. Friends may call at thefuneral home from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.,m. until servicetime on Tuesday at the church, after which the casket will be closed.Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church and may beleft with the Darling and Burns Chapel. Mr. Burns died at 11 a.m.Saturday at the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, where he was undergoingtreatment. He was born Oct 4 1908, in Cherryvale, to Robert W. andMable E. (Nicodemus) Burns. He attended school in Cherryvale and thenattended the University of Kansas, in Lawrence. Following his schoolinghe returned to Cherryvale, where he joined his parents in the operationof the family owned Burns Funeral Home. He retired in 1979. Duringworld War II he served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater untilhis discharge in 1945. On Sept 11, 1936, in Okmulgee, Okla., he marriedMarvelle K. Coyner and she survives at the home. The couple had madetheir home in Cherryvale throughout their married life until moving toGarnett several years ago to be near their children. He was a member ofthe First Presbyterian Church, where he had served in various officesover the years, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and theAmerican Legion, a past member and exalted ruler of the Cherryvale ElksLodge, and a member of the Cherryvale Masonic Lodge and St. BernardCommandery of Independence. Other survivors include a son, Dr. RobertBurns, Topeka; a daughter Susan Padfield, Garnett, three grandchildrenand two great grandchildren. (Submitted by Freda Webb)
BURNS, ROBERT (MRS.)
Burns. - Died at her home in Independence township, Montgomery county,Kansas, on Sunday, November 25th, 1883, Mrs. Robert G. Burns, aged 35years.
Mrs. Burns was born in Pulaski county, Kentucky, and was married to Mr.Robert G. Burns in Henry county, Missouri, fifteen years ago.they came to this county among the first settlers - Their first childbeing the first white child born in the limits of the city ofIndependence. The deceased leaves a husband and six children and alarge circle of relatives and friends whom her untimely death comes asa sad bereavement . The funeral services were held at the house andwere attended by a very large concourse of people. P.H. Fisk. (WeeklyStar and Kansan ~ Independence, KS ~ Friday ~ November 30, 1883 ~ Page4 ~ transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
BURNS, ROBERT E.
CHERRYVALE --- Funeral services for Robert E. Burns, 86, longtimeCherryvale funeral director, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the FirstPresbyterian Church with the Rev. Donald G. Burt, interim pastor,officiating. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery under thedirection of the Darling and Burns Chapel.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today andfrom 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church, after whichthe casket will be closed.
Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church and may be left with the Darling and Burns Chapel.
Mr. Burns died at 11 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 3, 1994) at the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, where he was undergoing treatment.
He was born Oct. 4, 1908, in Cherryvale, to Robert W. and Mable E.(Nicodemus) Burns. He attended school in Cherryvale and thenattended the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Following hisschooling he returned to Cherryvale, where he joined his parents in theoperation of the family-owned Burns Funeral Home. He retired in1979.
During World War II he served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater until his discharge in 1945.
On Sept. 11, 1936, in Okmulgee, Okla., he married Marvelle K. Coyner,and she survives at the home. The couple had made their home inCherryvale throughout their married life until moving to Garnettseveral years ago to be near their children.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he had servedin various offices over the years, a member of the Veterans of ForeignWars and the American Legion, a past member and exalted ruler of theCherryvale Elks Lodge, and a member of the Cherryvale Masonic Lodge andSt. Bernard Commandery of Independence.
Other survivors include a son, Dr. Robert Burns, Topeka; a daughter,Susan Padfield, Garnett; three grandchildren; and twogreat-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BURNS, WILLIAM "BILL"
Longtime Cherryvale resident and funeral director William M. "Bill"Burns, 76, died unexpectedly Monday evening at Mercy Hospital inIndependence where he had been admitted a short time earlier. Memorialservices will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Darling and BurnsChapel with the Rev. Lex Fox of the First Baptist Church officiating.Cremation has taken place. The family has suggested memorialremembrances to the Cherryvale Public Library. Memorials can bereceived at the Darling and Burns Chapel. William McKendric Burns wasborn, July 3, 1917, in Cherryvale, the son of Robert W. Burns and MabelEdna (Nicodemus) Burns. He attended Cherryvale schools. Burns attendedthe Kansas City College of Mortuary Science. Upon graduation, hereturned to Cherryvale and became associated with the family funeralhome - the Burns Funeral Home. Following the merger of the funeralhomes in Cherryvale, burns continued with the operation of the Darlingand Burns Chapel of cherryvale and was employed with it at the time ofhis death. During World War II, Burns served with the U.S. Army inChina, Burma and India. On August 9, 1954, Burns married Marian PickettMcIntyre at Delaware, Okla. She survives at the home. He also issurvived by two sons, William R. Burns of Cherryvale and Gerald F.Burns of Kansas City, MO. (Submitted by Freda Webb)
BURNS, WILLIAM M.
CHERRYVALE --- William M. "Bill" Burns, 76, died Monday evening(May 2, 1994) at Mercy Hospital, where he had been admitted a shorttime earlier.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Darling and BurnsChapel with the Rev. Lex Fox of the First Baptist Churchofficiating. Cremation has taken place.
The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Cherryvale Public Library, and they may be left at the funeral home.
Mr. Burns was born July 3, 1917, in Cherryvale, to Robert W. and Mabel(Nicodemus) Burns. He graduated from Cherryvale High School andthen attended the Kansas City College of Mortuary Science. Hereturned to Cherryvale and became associated with the family's funeralhome. Following the merger of the funeral homes in Cherryvale, hecontinued with the operation of the Darling and Burns Chapel and wasemployed with them at the time of his death.
During World War II, he served with the United States Army in China, Burma and India.
On Aug. 9, 1954, in Delaware, Okla., he married Marian Pickett McIntyre, and she survives at the home.
Other survivors include two sons, William Burns, of the home, andGerald Burns, Kansas City, Mo. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BURRIS, ARNOLD VICTOR "VIC"
Arnold Victor "Vic" Burris, 82 of 418 Pen St., died Wednesday eveningat Coffeyville Memorial Hospital. Mr. Burris had been in ill health forsix weeks.
He was born Feb. 27, 1897, in Kingsville, Mo., to William P. and Dolly(Cluck) Burris. He enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1918 and wasdischarged in 1919. He worked for the Sinclair Oil Refinery until 1923,did construction work in the Coffeyville area until 1941 and worked forKansas Lumber Company, retiring in 1962 as a truck driver.
On Aug. 21, 1926, he married Velma L. Powell in Iola.
He was a 50-year member of American Legion Post No. 20. He attended the Coffeyville Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Leo of ruralCherryvale, Darol of Buena Vista; Colo., and Lloyd of Altamont; onesister, Goldie O. Powell, 1601 1/2 W. Eighth St.; eight grandchildren;and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ford Funeral Service Edgewood Chapel with burial in Robbins Cemetery.
The family would welcome memorials to the Church of Christ, which may be left at the funeral service.
Note: Goldie lived at 1602 1/2 W. Eighth St. (Coffeyville Journal, March, 14, 1979, Submitted by Marguerette Powell)
BURRIS, CLETA LOIS LEA
CHERRYVALE --- Cleta Lois Lea "Clet" Burris, 70, of Cherryvale, died Saturday evening (Nov. 6, 2004) at Mercy Hospital.
Graveside funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mound ValleyCemetery with the Rev. Ed Friesen of Cherryvale United Methodist Churchofficiating.
Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday with the family receivingvisitors from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale. Thecasket has been closed.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and donations may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Burris was born Sept. 10, 1934 at Liberty, the daughter of WinstonK. and Margaret E. (Keeslar) Evans. She attended Liberty School,Mount Zion County School and Cherryvale High School. She workedfor Peerless in Cherryvale and Automotive Controls Corp. inIndependence.
She married Leo Burris on Jan. 21, 1956 at Cherryvale. He survives at the home.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Burris is survived by a sister, Jolene"Jo" Van Cleave, Adrian, Mo. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BURRIS, DAVID LEE
David Lee "Hook" Burris, 37, of Caney, died Saturday morning (Aug. 27, 1994) at his home.
Mr. Burris was born Oct. 21, 1956, in Caney to John F. and Shirley Ann(Robison) Burris. He attended elementary school in Havana andgraduated from high school in Caney.
On July 31, 1981, he married Janie Cook in Caney, where they made their home.
Mr. Burris was a route driver for MedSource. He enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and YMCA football.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Joseph Matthew of thehome; one daughter, Tamy Jo Beasley of Independence; his mother, ofHavana; five brothers, John Jr. of Topeka, Stephen of Havana, Jeffreyand Ralph, both of Caney, and Bill of Allen; and two sisters, DonnaMiller of Colorado Springs, and Cynthia Salgado of Albuquerque, N.M.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Luther.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the HavanaCemetery. Friends may call at the Graves Funeral Home of Caneyfrom 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday and from 8 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
The family has suggested memorials to the Burris Family EducationFund. Contributions can be left in care of the funeral home.(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BURRIS, LLOYD G.
Lloyd G. Burris, 56, of Angola, died late Tuesday evening April 17, 1990 in his home of natural causes.
He was born Oct. 13, 1933 in Coffeyville to Arnold and Zelma (Powell) Burris.
On Oct. 13, 1954, he married Joan Harris in Angola.
Mr. Burris was employed at Funk Manufacturing as an electronic technician at the time of his death.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972 at the rank of mastersergeant. After retiring they moved to Altamont and then to Angola in1979. Mr. Burris was a member of the Independent Baptist Church ofAltamont.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Michael of Parsons; three daughters,Janie Myers of rural Oswego, Kathy Wetzstein of Fort Benning, Ga., andDonna Martin of Parsons; two brothers, Leo of Cherryvale and Darol ofColorado Springs, Colo., and 12 grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Altamont Independent BaptistChurch with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery, northwest of Coffeyville,under direction of the Bath Funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to Mr. Burris' church. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)
BURRIS, SARAH ELIZABETH "DOLLIE" CLUCK
MRS. DOLLIE BURRIS, 70, DIES HERE YESTERDAY
Dies After Short Illness in Home Where She Had Lived 37 Years - Funeral Friday
Mrs. Dollie Burris, 70, wife of William Perry Burris, died at 3 o'clockyesterday afternoon at her home 418 Penn, where she had been illseveral weeks. She was born in Holden, Mo., and had lived in the samehouse here 37 years.
Survivors besides her husband include two sons, Arnold V. Burris,Coffeyville, and Cpl. Guy J. Burris, Thomasville, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs.Goldie Ora Powell, Route 1; two brothers, Robert Cluck, Coffeyville,and Edward Cluck, Salt Lake City, Utah; three sisters, Mrs. Susie Reed,Topeka, Mrs. Myrtle Reed and Mrs. Janie Welliver, both of ElDoradoSprings, Mo.
Services, under direction of Mills funeral home, will be conductedFriday, 10 a.m., by the Rev. N. J. Westmoreland in the Mills chapel.Burial will be in Robbins cemetery. Submitted by Marguerette Powell
BURRIS, SHIRLEY ANN
CANEY --- Shirley Ann Burris, 72, of Havana, died Friday (Nov. 18, 2005) at the Bartlesville (Okla.) Care Center.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Havana Cemetery with Pastor Mike Morris officiating.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel GravesChapel in Caney, with the family receiving visitors from 7 p.m. to 8p.m. Memorials are suggested to ACTS Thrift Shop in Caney anddonations may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Burris was born Feb. 23, 1933 in Cleveland, Okla., the daughter ofFrank and Shirley Robison. She lived in the Havana community herentire life.
She was a home care provider and she had also worked for Windsor Place.
She was married to John F. Burris for 30 years. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Burris is survived by five sons, John Burris, Jr., Wichita; BillK. Burris, Bushong; Jeff Burris, Caney; and Stephen Burris and RalphBurris, both of Havana; two daughters, Donna Burris, Colorado Springs,Colo., and Cynthia Salgado, Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, Amos Robison,Peru; three sisters, Ethel Stevenson, Santa Ana, Calif., Fannie Slack,Temple, Texas, and Ava Fiene, Wichita; 21 grandchildren and eightgreat-grandchildren.
(Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BURRIS, VELMA LEONA
Velma Leona Burris, 78, 418 Penn St., died Saturday morning (Jan 21,1984) at Coffeyville Memorial Hospital. She had been a resident ofMedicalodge Nursing Home West for the past three months.
Mrs. Burris was born April 8, 1905, in Coffeyville to Oliver and Sarah (Krapp) Powell. She attended rural Coffeyville schools.
On Aug, 21, 1926, she married Arnold Victor Burris in Iola. After theirmarriage, they made their home in Ponca City, Okla., before moving toCoffeyville in the early 1930's. Mr. Burris worked for Kansas LumberCo. He died March 14, 1979.
Mrs. Burris was a member of the Church of Christ of Coffeyville.
She is survived by three sons, Leo of Cherryvale, Darol of Buena Vista,Col., and Lloyd of Coffeyville Route 2; three sisters, Ethel Myers ofWaco, Texas, Edna Howard of Austin, Texas, and Alta Gunn of Houston;eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Ford-Wulf-BrunsColonial Chapel with burial in Robbins Cemetery. Friends may call atthe funeral home after noon on Monday. (Coffeyville Journal, Sunday,January 22, 1984, Submitted by Marguerette Powell)
BURRIS, WILLIAM PERRY
WILLIAM P. BURRIS DIES AT HOME HERE
Funeral Rites Monday for Resident of Coffeyville Past 40 Years; burial in Robbins Cemetery.
William Perry Burris, 78, died at 9 c'clock last night at his home, 418Penn, following an extended illness. (Death certificate shows date ofdeath as 14 June, 1946 and he was born in 1868 not 1866)
The retired laborer was born Aug. 28, 1866, at Kingsville, Mo., in(______ several words were left out of newspaper) 1896. (That is thedate William Perry married Sarah Elizabeth "Dollie" Cluck. They weremarried 13 May 1896 in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., M0).
Obit continues on with; They came to Kansas in 1906. He had lived athis present home since that time. Mrs. Burris died Nov. 26, 1943.
Survivors are two sons, Arnold Burris of the home and Guy Burris ofJoplin, a daughter, Mrs. Jack Powell, Route 1; three brothers, Andy ofSan Leandro, Calif., Henry of Kingsville, Mo., and Emmett of PleasantHill, Mo., and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Ford chapel withthe Rev. N. J. Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in the Robbinscemetery.
(My note: Robbins is a rural cemetery west of Coffeyville. Andy, Henryand Emmett were half brothers of William Perry. Sarah Elizabeth"Dollie" Cluck Burris died 22 Nov., 1943, have death certificate. JackPowell was named George Grant Powell and called Jack, both he and hiswife, Goldie Ora Burris Powell, were my husband's parents.) Submittedby Marguerette Powell
BURT, WILLIAM HAROLD
Lifelong area resident William Harold Burt, 79, of Independence, diedThursday (Aug. 25, 1988) in Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 28, 1909, in Wilson County to John W. and Elsie Jane (Prouty) Burt. He attended schools in the area.
On April 4, 1938, he married Elsie Louella Enloe Foudray inHoward. They moved from Coyville to a farm at Bolton where theylived several years, farming and ranching. They both worked atthe Municipal Airport in Coffeyville during World War II.
Mr. Burt later worked in the oilfields of Kansas and Oklahoma. In1950, they moved to Independence where he worked for Montgomery Countydriving a road grader. Mrs. Burt preceded him in death in 1965.
Survivors include a daughter, Leita Howell Sundy of Jacksonville, Fla.;nine stepchildren, Doris Louella Burt of Riverside, Calif., John M.Foudray of Bothell, Wash., Doris Doty of Garden City, Margaret Linneburof Morehead, Larry Sandbothe of Neodesha, Linda Evanson of Tyro, CathyStierwalt of Bartlesville, Karen Sandbothe of Dearing and Ann MarieSandbothe of Neodesha; four brothers, Ralph Henry and Benny Otto, bothof Fall River, and James Riley and Barney Alfred, both of Fredonia; asister, Helen Marie of Independence; a grandson; and severalstep-grandchildren, ste-great-grandchildren andstep-great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Webb & Rodrick FuneralHome, Independence, with burial in Harrisonville Cemetery south ofBolton.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeralhome. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by OFOFG ~ Date of Death: Aug. 25,1988)
BUSEY, JEWELL EVA
It was 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning, December 24, 2005, when Jesuswhispered her name – Jewell Eva Busey, born February 4, 1915 to Robertand Cordia (Dilley) Martin. She was the fourth of nine children.
She worked as a beautician for forty years in her own shop in SouthCoffeyville, Oklahoma. She was a member of the First Baptist Church inCoffeyville, Kansas.
She is survived by two children, George Baker of South Coffeyville andPat Holeman of Coffeyville, Kansas and eight grandchildren, 15great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, five brothers, three sisters, one great-grandchild and four husbands.
Jewell has been cremated. Inurnment will take place at a later date atPenwell-Gabel Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas.Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Home is assisting the family withcremation. (Unknown Newspaper, transcribed by FOFG-AW)
BUSH, DOROTHY ELIZABETH
Blackwell, Okla. Dorothey Elizabeth Bush, 76, of Blackwell, formerly of Cherryvale, Kansas died Feb 2, 2000 in Blackwell.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Trinity Lutheran church,Blackwell, with the Rev. Thomas Ramsey of Ponca City, Okla.officiating. Interment was held at Blackwell Cemetery. Funeralarrangements were under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home,Blackwell. Casketbearers were Derek Patrick, Tim Patrick, DavidPatrick, Mark Blubaugh, Greg Parker, Steve Parker, Jerrod Bush. PhillipScott and Josh Harrold.
Memorial remembrances are suggested to the Blackwell Nutrition Centeror Meals on Wheels and may be received at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bush was born June 16, 1923 in Cherryvale, to Theodore L. andSarah Jame (Friley) Moon. She attended Cherryvale public schoolsgraduating in 1940.
On Aug. 16, 1941 she married Raymond F. Bush in Cherryvale where thecouple then settled. In 1950 athey moved to Blackwell. Her husbandsurvives at the home. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Churchin Blackwell and of the Dorcas Society.
Other survivors include four daughters, Ralene Patrick, Denver, Colo.,Sherry Blubaugh, Ponca city, Sue Parker, Houston, Texas and JeannieHarrold, Oologah, Okla. a son Kent Bush, Blackwell, 16 grandchildrenand 11 great grandchildren. (Submitted by Freda Webb)
BUSH, MARY EBERT
Funeral services for Mary Ebert Bush, 91, formerly of Independence,will. be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home Chapel,with the Rev. David Bycroft, pastor of the Tyro Christian Church,officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in ElkCity.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday after 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Bush died Friday (Dec. 30, 1994) at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Pratt.
She was born Feb. 26, 1903, in Elk City, to Fred Ralph and Mary Ann Imel.
On Oct. 15, in Elk City, she married Emmett Lyman Bush in Elk City, and he died in 1978.
She was a homemaker and helped her husband on their farm in Independence until moving to Pratt nine years ago.
She was a member of the Tyro Christian Church.
Survivors include two sons, Conley Ebert, Odessa, Texas, and WalterMcClauskey, Pratt; a daughter, Maxine McTaggart, Stafford; sevengrandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by FOFG)
BUSSERT, DARLENE E. WATSON
Darlene Ellen Watson Bussert, age 79, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013in Mountain Grove, MO. Services for Darlene Watson Bussert will be held11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the First Baptist Church inIndependence, Kansas with Reverend Randall Terrill officiating. Friendsmay call at Webb Family Funeral Service on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.withfamily visitation that evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Interment will be inMt. Hope Cemetery in Independence. In lieu of flowers memorialcontributions may be made to Gideon's, or FORPAZ and may be sent toWebb Family Funeral Service, 1475 S. 10, Independence, KS 67301.Darlene was born May 14, 1933 in Wichita, Kansas to George Edward andFaye Laura (Majors) Wells. She graduated Cherryvale High School in1951, and then Coffeyville Community Junior College and Pittsburg StateTeacher;s College obtaining her graduate degree with honors from theUniversity of Colorado. She taught kindergarten in Cherryvale,Independence, Coffeyville and Wichita and then became a longtimesubstitute. She was a member of the First Baptist Church inIndependence, where she taught Sunday School and music at and was aSunday School Superintendent. She was a member of Contemporary StudyClub, Chapter D.A.P.E.D. Beta Sigma Phi and the Monday Music Club. OnJune 19, 1960, she married Bill D. Watson in Cherryvale, Kansas and hepreceded her in death on December 22, 1984. In 2003 she married JohnBussert and he preceded her in death in 2005. Survivors include fourdaughters, Laura Peterson, Mountain Grove, MO., Sarah Snow, Decatur,TX, Beth Watson, Norman, OK, Betsy Posey, Yale, OK. Four stepchildren,Jack Bussert, Savannah GA., Trudy Larabee, Shawnee, OK., Ron Bussert,Bixby, OK., Karen Kamen, Overland Park, KS.
One brother Darryl Wells, Wichita, KS, seven grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Services under thedirection of Webb Family Funeral Service of Independence, KS.(Submitted by Freda Webb)
BUSTER, SARAH
Sarah L. Buster, 75, of 101 East Fifth, died Monday (Jan. 8, 1990) in Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Buster was born Jan. 30, 1914, in Salisaw, Okla., to Hugh B. andVirginia Lee (Hardin) Glenn. She moved to Coffeyville with herfamily in 1924 and attended school here.
In 1953 she married Sherman Scott. He died in 1959 in Coffeyville.
In 1960 she married Dale Buter, and they were later divorced.
Mrs. Buster owned and operated the Westerner Bar on North Cline Road from 1953 until 1976.
She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdon Hall.
There are no immediate survivors.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Jehovah's WitnessesKingdom Hall. Cremation has taken place under direction ofFord-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Services. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BUSTOS, DORIS GERTRUDE
Doris Gertrude Bustos, 89, of Independence, died Friday (Nov. 11, 2011) at Mercy Hospital in Independence.
Celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Zion LutheranChurch with the Rev. Fred Naumann officiating. Burial will followin the Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Bustos was born Feb. 11, 1922 in Independence, the daughter ofWilliam H. and Alma Gertrude (Fitz) Mueller. She grew up inIndependence and graduated from Independence High School.
She married Pedro Phillip Bustos on April 7, 1945 in Fredonia.The couple made their home in Independence and Mr. Bustos died Oct. 14,2005.
She worked at the Parsons Ammunition Plant, Baden's, Wiggins CandyCompany, Electra, Edminston's and Gansel's Jewelry Store before workingat Automotive Controls Corp., where she retired in 1999.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Independence.
Mrs. Bustos is survived by two daughters, Cherryl Carter and JuliaMuller, both of Independence; a brother, Edmund Mueller, of Columbus,Neb.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (UnknownNewspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BUSTOS, MARIA D.
Maria D. Bustos, 81, of Coffeyville, died Saturday (April 14, 2012) at Windsor Place in Coffeyville.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy NameCatholic Church in Coffeyville with Father Ben Nguyenofficiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery inIndependence.
The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Potts Chapel inIndependence. Friends may call from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday atthe funeral home.
Mrs. Bustos was born Jan. 24, 1931 in Capilla de Guadalupe, Jalisco,Mexico, the daughter of J. Cruz and Ms. Jesus (Martin) De Anda.She grew up in Capilla de Guadalupe and attended schools there.
She married Manuel Bustos on July 12, 1985 in Nowata, Okla. He survives at the home.
The couple made their home in Coffeyville and then moved to Californiabefore returning to Coffeyville in December 2007. She worked forNell Todd Upholstery in Coffeyville.
She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bustos is survived by a step-son,James Anthony Bustos, of Kansas City, Mo.; a step-daguther, KarenRogers, of Tennessee; and one granddaughter. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by FOFG)
BUSTOS, PEDRO PHILLIP
Pedro Phillip Bustos, 86, of Independence, died Friday at his home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Potts chapel with the Rev. RonOldenettel, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will bein Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday andafter 9 a.m. Wednesday. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to7 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Foundation and donations may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Bustos was born Feb. 5, 1919 in Independence, the son of Isaac andVaentina (Honesto) Bustos. He attended Independence schools.
He married Doris G. Mueller on April 7, 1945 at Fredonia and she survives at the home.
He worked at Wiggins Wholesale and Smith Foods until his retirement. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Other survivors include two daughters, Cherryl Carter and Julia Muller,both of Independence, three brothers, Joe Bustos, Independence, LouisBustos, Coffeyville, and Manuel Bustos, California, three sisters, MaryGibson and Amelia Carr both of Independence and Delphina Savedra,Kansas City, Mo.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.(Newspaper unknown, October 14, 2005, transcribed from a card submittedby AW)
BUSTOS, VIRGINIA
Virginia Bustos, 84, of Independence died Tuesday at her home.
Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. and rosary at 7 p.m. Thursday at Potts Chapel in Independence.
Burial mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew’s Catholic Churchwith Father Benjamin Nguyen officiating. Burial will be in CalvaryCemetery.
Mrs. Bustos was born Aug. 14, 1925 in Humboldt, the daughter ofCasimero and Visenta (Montanez) Sanchez. She graduated from Humboldt.(rest of obit was missing) (Newspaper unknown, died July 6, 2010,transcribed from a card submitted by AW)
BUTLER, MARY ELIZABETH
Mary Elizabeth Butler, 83, formerly of Oak Valley, died Monday (Dec. 8, 2003) at Life Care Center in Osawatomie.
Graveside services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Havana City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home from 8 a.m. until 8p.m. Monday, with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Butler was born Oct. 27, 1920, in St. Joseph, Mo., to James andRuth (Arnold) McLaughlin. She attended Independence schools.
On Jan. 27, 1941, in Independence, she married Willard "Pat" Butler, and he died in 1976.
Survivors include six sons, Melvin McLaughlin, Wellsville; RaymondMcLaughlin, Cherryvale; Clinton Butler and David Butler, both ofIndependence; Charlie Butler, Carl Junction, Mo.; and Bob Butler,address unknown; four daughters, Corene Shepard, Portland, Ore.; AliceFrench, Granger, Texas; Rosemary Butler and Joan Butler, both ofIndependence; a brother, Lawrence McLaughlin, Independence; 31grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~Submitted by FOFG)
BUTLER, RUTH ILENE
Ruth Ilene Butler, 70, of rural Independence, died Monday morning (March 17, 2003) at her home.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Havana Cemetery withthe Rev. Jim Pelley of Thayer Christian Church officiating.
Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family greetingvisitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Webb & Rodrick FuneralHome.
Memorials are suggested to the Center for Basic Cancer Research atKansas State University, Manhattan, and donations may be left with thefuneral home.
Mrs. Butler was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Earlham, Iowa, to Johnny D. andGladys (McCorkle) Sandusky. She was reared in Earlham andattended schools there and Van Meter, Iowa, where she graduated fromVan Meter High School in 1951.
She moved to Mound Valley and later to Independence. She married Donald Sayre in Independence and he died in1970.
She married Clinton Butler in November 1970 and he survives.
Mrs. Butler was a certified seamstress at the Lee Plant in Cherryvaleand she also worked at Electra Manufacturing Co. in Independence untilit closed. In addition, she had worked at several local cafes.
Other survivors include two sons, John Sayre, Spanaway, Wash., andRobin Butler, Independence; a daughter, Paula John, Thayer; a sister,Evelyn Cordero, San Antonio, Texas; and seven grandchildren. (UnknownNewspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)
BUTTS, HAZEL - 1979
Hazel J. Butts, 80, of Cherryvale died this morning at the Universityof Kansas Medical Center. She was a retired school teacher who hadfarmed with her husband. She was born July 12, 1899, in ruralCherryvale to Lewis and Nola (Cloninger) Braschler. She lived herentire life in the Cherryvale area. She was a member of the CherryvaleNazarene Church. On April 15, 1922, she married Joel Butts atIndependence. He died in 1967. Survivors include a son, Jerry Butts ofSolana Beach, Calif., a daughter Wanda Polman of Olathe; a brotherAlbert Braschler of 913 W. Fifth St., two sisters, Vesta Helphinstineof 1806 Walnuts St. and Bessie Jones of Coffeyville, a grandchild, andtwo step grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at theCherryvale Nazarene Church under the direction of the Wayne DarlingFuneral Home in Cherryvale. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery inCherryvale. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.(Submitted by Freda Webb)
BYERLY, L. O. (MRS.)
Mrs. Byerly Died – Mrs. L. O. Byerly died in the Woodward hospitalSaturday morning at about 4:00 o’clock, where she had been taken onlythree days before in a very critical condition. She was seriously illat home in Laverne only a few days and while friends were daily askingas to her condition it was hardly thought of her as being near death.
When the end came only her husband, mother and Tom Cook of Buffalo,were with her at the hospital. Friends of the family at Lavernereceived the sad news at about 7:30 Saturday morning and quite a fewimmediately began arranging to go to Woodward, also several friendsfrom Buffalo where Mr. and Mrs. Byerly formerly resided went toWoodward to extend an expression of friendship and sympathy to thebereaved husband and mother.
The remains were carried to Cherryvale, Kans., for interment in thefamily burial plot near her father. The deceased was a congenial youngwife, mother and neighbor and during her short residence in Laverne hadwon the admiration of many friends. She leaves in deep bereavementhusband, a little daughter four years old and a baby boy three weeksold, mother, sister and a host of friends and relatives. (The LeaderTribune, Friday, December 8, 1922, page 8)
