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Elizabeth Gant-Aagard was born February
25, 1868, in Shenoah, Illinois, and passed away on Sunday, March 22, 1942, at
her home in Eureka, at the age of 74 years and 25 days.
She is survived
by her husband, Robert Aagard; three daughters, Mrs. Dee Grant, and Mrs. Harry
Lallman, of Eureka, and Mrs. Harry V. Culler, of San Diego, Calif.; one son,
Pete Gant, of Chase, Kansas; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, and
two step-sons.
She was united with the Methodist Church in early
childhood. Mrs. Aagard resided in Greenwood county since 1905.
Funeral
service, conducted by Rev. S. L. Chase, was held from the Baird Funeral Home
Tuesday, March 26, at 2:00 p. m. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
Contributed by Gene Gant OneCeltic@AOL.Com
EUREKA HERALD, January 15, 1987, page 4
Clinton Oscar Barrier, 74, Eureka,
died Wednesday, January 7, 1987 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in
Wichita.
Barrier, the oldest son of Earl Ernest and Ernestine Claydean
Briggs Barrier, was born in Wichita on May 6, 1912. In 1920 he moved with his
parents to a farm 12 miles northwest of Eureka. Eight years later the family
settled here, where Barrier worked in the trucking business with his father.
On October 16, 1931, Barrier married Catherine Simmons in Eureka. She
survives.
Barrier enlisted in the Army in February 1944 and remained in
the service until he was honorably discharged in December 1945. He then returned
here and went to work for himself as a paperhanger and painter.
In 1958
Barrier opened Barrier Davis Pain Store, which he operated for nine years. After
closing his business, he worked as a self-employed painter until his retirement.
Additional survivors are two sons, Carl and Glenn, both of ElDorado; two
daughters, Evelyn Walford, Emporia, and Sharon Woods, ElDorado; a sister, Norma
Jean Montgomery, Yuba City, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Kathy Seaman and
Stephanie Craver, both of Atlanta, Ga., J.L. Walford, Grand Island Neb., Terrie
Scott, Emporia, and Carla Barrier, Shannon Barrier, Eric Barrier, Gregg Woods,
and Rebecca Woods, all of ElDorado; and seven great-grandchildren. Barrier was
preceded in death by two sons, a brother and a sister.
The funeral
service was held at Campbell Funeral Home in Eureka the afternoon of Saturday,
January 10, 1987. Dr Gilbert Daniel, pastor of the Christian and Congregational
Church, officiated. Interment was in the Barrier Cemetery northwest of here.
Memorials have been established to the Christian and Congregational Church
Building Fund and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2712.
Contributed by
gbarrier@fn.net
Newspaper unknown, 23 Dec 1914
Mrs. Emily A. Booth was born in Indiana on the 7th day
of April, 1849 and passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Towner, Dec.
23rd, 1914. She moved to Kansas when a small girl. At the age of 18 she was
married to Mr. James Vandaver. Two children were born to this union. She is
survived by one, Mrs. Lillie Gallagher of Hawk Point, Mo. On Nov. 11, 1873 she
was married to Mr. Wm. Booth of Greenwood County, Kans. Eight children were born
to this union five of whom survive--Preston, Roy, Lesley, and Wayne and Mrs.
Sherman Knight.
She has been a member of the Methodist Church since
fifteen years of age. Having always been a devoted wife and mother, life will
never be the same to the bereaved ones. The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Louis Kraft at 2:30 p.m. Friday after which the body was laid to rest in
the Tyrone cemetery. [Tyrone is in Texas Co., Oklahoma]
[Note: James Barr Gallagher was a newspaper editor in Hawk Point, Missouri, when his
mother-in-law, Emily A. Roe Vandaveer Booth died. The following is the tribute
he wrote in the Hawk Point Transcript, Vol. 3 No. 43 Hawk Point, Lincoln County,
Missouri.]
Joy Turned to Sorrow.
What had been looked forward to as a
happy Christmas in the home of the editor of this paper was clouded with sadness
and sorrow Wednesday evening when a telegram was received which announced the
death of Mrs. William Booth, at Tyrone, Oklahoma. Mrs. Booth is the mother of
Mrs. Gallagher and a visit from her had planned during the holidays and the
spirit of expectancy of her arrival to make happy our household during the
Yuletide season, was darkened when the sad message came announcing her departure
to the (?) world instead of her de (Missing word) our home, and it was ..."joy
turned to sorrow" after all, the taking ....grand old mother...the courses of
..events and is the destiny of every living soul. And why should we be selfish
in the matters that is destined by God. "It is the way. His will be done." But
we cannot help but sorrow for those we love and sympathize with those whom the
pangs of sorrow most keenly strike. It is the tender chords of sympathy that
dwells within us that brings forth a response to our inward feeling and that is
why we are writing these few lines in memory of one departed from this life of
tears, one not known to most of our readers, but her sainted spirit shall always
find a fond recollection in our own hearts and home. ...dead is the ...from
which we re..proceed. Every other ..seek to heal - every .. to forget; but this
..consider is a duty to be done - this afliction we ..and brood over in
solitary... Where is the child that .. and willingly forget the most..parents,
though to remember too he but to lament? Who, even in the hour of agony would
forget the friend over whom he mourns? Who, even when the tomb is closing upon
the remains of her most loved - mother - when she feels in his or her heart ..it
crushed in the closing..it would accept of ..must be bought by forgetfulness.
Not you - not I. If thou art a child, and hast ever added a sorrow to the soul
or a furrow to the silver brow of an affectionate parent; if thou art a husband,
and hast ever caused the fond bosom that ventures in its whole happiness in thy
arms to doubt one moment they kindness, or thy truth; if thou art a friend, and
have ever wronged in thought, word or deed, the spirit that generously confided
in thee; if thou hast ever given one unmerited pang to the true heart which now
lies cold and still beneath thy feet, then be sure that every unkind look, every
ungracious word, every ungentle thought, every ungenerous action will come
thronging back upon thy memory and knocking dolefully at thy soul. Then weave
the chaplet of flowers and strew the beauties of nature about the grave; console
they broken spirit, if thou canst, with these tender, our futile tributes of
regrets. This is our only living consolation. IN MEMORIAM. All that was mortal
of this grand old mother in Israel has been tenderly conveyed to our Silent City
where they now rest in peace. The deceased was the mother of a large family of
boys and girls, some of whom are now in the world beyond, and others who have
"Silver Threads Among the Gold," as reminders, that they too, are nearing life's
sunset. The deceased at the time of her death was nearing the age allotted to
men, three score year and ten. All during her life none ever entered her home
without a warm welcome, and her many years of affliction did not destroy her
kindly and indulgent disposition, nor old age diminish her unselfish solicitude
for her friends and loved ones. Adhearing to the faith of her ancestors she
united in early life with the church and took up the Cross of Jesus. Though her
health has been shattered for a number of years she uncomplainingly bore the
burden of the care of her home and comforts for those about her, realizing all
this time, that her active life was over and with a resignation awaited the
Divine call. We know that in years to come the memory of her unselfish devotion
will make us better men and better women and her precepts be our guiding star.
Contributed by Leanna Eversmeyer, 10721 Eastlake Circle, Oklahoma City, OK
73162-6821 email: levrsmyr@flash.net
Amos Curry
Passes Away
Wasted for weeks and months by enervating disease and fatigue, he
quietly and peacefully passed away at 10:20 on the morning of October 2, 1928,
at his home in Madison.
During his long illness-for he had practically
been a invalid for years but only confined to his room and bed for the past six
months, he was cheerful, for by nature Amos was an optimist and few things
worried him. Physically he was a big, strong man and came of a hardy
Scotch-Irish ancestry, who came to the United States some time late in the
seventeenth century, settling in New York state where Amos was born in 1853. His
father and grandfather were agriculturalists and he followed the ancestral
pursuit of his forbearers. When but a youth he came with his father's family to
Illinois, settling on a farm near Haldane. His early manhood was spent in that
state, where he married Miss Dollie Weller on November 16, 1880, and four years
later came with his wife and young son to Greenwood County in 1884, buying 320
acres of land on Willowcreek, a few miles southwest of Madison. For almost a
quarter of a century he tilled the ground at that place carrying on a stock
business of no mean proportion. He was a good businessman and so successfully
did he apply business rules to farming and stock raising that he soon was a
factor for influence among the stockmen of the county.
On the Willowcreek
farm the nucleus of a competency was layed in a few years that enabled him and
his good wife to retire from the farm and move to Madison, buying and remodeling
the home where they now live. A few years later he purchased the 100 acres known
as the Scott farm and placed one of his sons on it. When the Stewart Martindale
farm was placed on the market, Amos purchased it and so strong was the call of
the wild to him and his wife that they moved and lived there for several years,
later coming back to town where he died. Both of the farms bought after moving
to Madison are a few miles west of town and are among the most fertile in the
community. Like many others he enjoyed considerable profit from the oil boom,
leasing and selling his royalty to good advantages.
Amos was a good
mixer, fond of his friends and enjoyed having them around him. He was a Madison
Woodman and a charter member of the Madison Knights of Pythias lodge. The latter
had charge of his funeral at the Methodist Church, Friday afternoon, Ocotber 5,
Rev. Drew R. Hamond officiating. Out of respect for him the business of the
entire town was silent. The banks and business houses closing during the funeral
hour. His remains were laid to rest in Woods Cemetery, where his father, mother
and other relatives lie awainting the sound of the triumph on the resurrection
morn, where the snows of winter will whiten his grave, and the bleak winds sing
a requiem to his memory. T.B.S.
Amos Curry was born at Enfield, Tomkins
County, New York, April 18, 1853, and died at his home in Madison, Kansas, on
October 2, 1928; aged 75 years, 5 months and 4 days.
He was united in
marriage to Miss Dollie Weller, November 16, 1880, at Haldane, Illinois. To this
union five children were born, two dying in infancy. He is survived by his wife
and three sons: Floyd Curry, Dale Amos Curry and Victor Clair Curry of Garden
City. He is also survived by three brothers: Daniel Curry and James R. Curry of
Madison, and Warren Curry of Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Contributed by James
Holland hollandj@midkan.com
Unknown Source -
October 1980
Madison - A native of Madison, Clair Vincent Curry, died Oct. 15
(1980) at his home in Phoenix, Ariz., where he had lived since 1964. He moved
there from Garden City, where he had been associated with the Jones Cattle
Company. He also had been the owner of a grain elevator in Tribune and served
for two years as a representative to the Kansas State Legislature from Greeley
County in the 1940's. Before going to western Kansas, he worked for a time at
the Emporia State Bank in Emporia and at a bank in Texas.
Mr. Curry was
married to Viola Lantz on June 19, 1924, and she died in 1968. In recent years,
Mr. Curry had been cared for by his sister-in-law, Hazel Lantz, who survives.
Other survivors are five nephews and nieces, Fred and H. C. Curry of Madison,
Evelyn Reno of Eureka, Nellie Farthing of Olpe and Marjorie Gunn of Versailles,
Mo.
Services in the Wilson Funeral Home in Madison will be held Saturday
at 2 P.M., and burial will be in Blakely Cemetery.
A memorial fund, not
yet designated, will be established. Contributions may be sent in care of the
funeral home.
Contributed by hollandj@midkan.com (James Holland)
OBITUARY - Mrs. Ida May Ellis Curry
Mrs.
Ida Curry, well known Madison farm woman, died last Wednesday at her home west
of Madison.
Ida May Ellis was born at Brownsville, Nebraska, on April 1,
1867. She moved to Kansas while still a small girl, and spent her early life
near Eureka. She taught school for one year at District 94, now known as the
Seeley School, southwest of Madison.
On January 28, 1886, she was married
to Daniel J. [Jarvis] Curry. They immediately bought and settled upon a farm
along Willow Creek, seven miles southwest of Madison, and here she spent the
remaining 57 years of her life. She passed away in her own home on January 27,
1943, aged 75 years, 9 months and 27 days.
She was the mother of eight
children, four of whom have preceded her in death. The four remaining children
are: Mrs. Nellie Uhl, Ralph Curry, and Miss Daisy Curry, of Madison, and George
Curry of White River, South Dakota. Her husband died in 1933.
In her
childhood, Mrs. Curry united with the Methodist Church. In recent years she has
been a faithful attendant and loyal devoted worker in the Christina Church of
Madison.
In the three-quarters of a century during which she lived, Mrs.
Curry saw a great deal of local and state history in the making. The crew of
workmen who built the Santa Fe railroad through Greenwood County were fed at her
mother's house, and Mrs. Curry, then a child, was a passenger on the first train
over the new track. Throughout her entire life she gave her earnest support to
every worthwhile enterprise. She will be lovingly remembered for her work in the
community, shschoolnd church activities, and as a neighbor who went readily
wherever there was sickness or trouble.
Besides her children, Mrs. Curry
leaves ten grandchildren, a half sister, Mrs. David Carson of Kansas City, and a
number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Madison Christian Church. Rev. S. H.
Barley, pastor of the church, conducted the services. Mrs. Barley sang, "Rock of
Ages" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," accompanied by Miss Pearl Brumbaugh.
Interment was in the Curry Cemetery, west of Madison.
Contributed by
James Holland hollandj@midkan.com
James R.
Curry died last Monday evening, September 14, at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia,
following an illness of about two months. His death comes as a shock to his many
friends in Madison.
James Roscoe Curry was born June 15, 1863, in Ogle
County, Illinois, and closed his life's work September 14, 1931, at 7:32 p.m. at
St. Mary's Hospital, Emporia, Kansas. He had attained the mature age of 68
years, two months and 29 days. He grew to young manhood in county of his birth
and when twenty years of age he moved to Oregon, Illinois, where he attended
Wells College for a period of two years. Then with his parents he came to
Greenwood County, Kansas, and located on a farm seven miles southwest of
Madison.
On March 5, 1890, he was united in marriage to Bettie Elizabeth
Welch. Two years after their marriage they moved to Emporia where they operated
a hotel. Then two years later they returned to Madison and engaged in the
mercantile business and he continued in this occupation until about one year
previous to his death.
Those who survive to mourn his going are the
faithful wife; three brothers, W. O. Curry, D. J. Curry, and W. I. Curry, and a
number of other relatives and friends. His parents, two sisters and one brother
have preceded him in death. In early youth he united with the church of the
Brethren. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge.
Funeral
services were held at the Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon, September 16,
at 2:00 o'clock, M. D. Bryant, of Peabody, delivered the sermon. F. M. McDonald
gave the scripture lesson and E. H. Knepp offered the prayer. Mrs. Lois
Hamilton, Mrs. C. B. Myers, J. E. Pritchard and Z. C. Gilman sang the funeral
hymns with Miss Pearl Brumbaugh at pianist. The pallbearers, Dan Imthurn, W. E.
McGilvray, W. H. Hamer, E. B. Shaffer, Jim Moran and W. L. Jones. Internment was
made in the new Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Emporia, and was in charge of the
Knights of Pythias.
Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com
HAMILTON - Bertha A. Edwards,
formerly of Hamilton and Emporia, died Wednesday at the Madison Manor nursing
home.
Mrs. Edwards taught school in Coffey County many years ago. She was
a member of the United Methodist Chuirch and United Methodist Women at Hamilton.
She also served on an elementary school board at Hamilton and was a life member
of the Royal Neighbors of America. Mrs. Edwards was a life member of Madison
Star Chapter 350 of the Order of the Eastern Star at Madison.
The
daughter of Eugene and Edna Vannocker Werts. Bertha Alice Werts was born near
Gridley on June 23, 1893. She lived in Hamilton from 1915 until 1980, when she
moved to Emporia. She was a resident of the Madison Manor since May, 1985.
She married William H. Edwards in April, 1915, in Emporia. He preceded her
in death, as did a son, John E. Edwards. Three brothers and a sister also died
earlier.
Mrs. Edwards is survived by two daughters: Mertie Edmondson of
Lawrence and Helen Shannon of San Juan Capistrano, Califo.; a brother, Glen
Werts of Chico, Calif.; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist
Church in Hamilton. Burial will be in Janesville Cemetery, west of Hamilton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bertha A. Edwards Scholarship Fund
at Emporia State University or to the United Methodist Church of Hamilton.
Contributions may be sent to Wilson Funeral Home at Madison, which is in charge
of arrangements.
The coffin will be open from noon today until 9 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home. The coffin will be closed at the church.
Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com
The funeral service for Elgin Ewing Gant who passed away Tuesday,
October 30, was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Baird Funeral Home
conducted by Rev. Eugene Gramer, pastor of the Methodist church.
Mr. Gant
was born December 4, 1896, at Strasburg, Mo., He was a son of Mrs. Lizzie Agard
and a brother of Mrs. Louise Grant and Mrs. Harry Culler, of Eureka.
Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery.
Elgin Ewing Gant died Tuesday
night at the Greenwood Community hospital where had been a patient for some
time. He was the son of Mrs. Lizzie Agard and was thirty-seven years old.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the Baird
Funeral Home by Rev. Eugehe Kramer, of the Methodist Church. Interment was in
ghe Greenwood cemetery.
Contributed by Gene Gant OneCeltic@AOL.Com
George William GANT was born at Dawajiac,
Michigan, July 3, 1852, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louise GRANT,
103 East Fifth Street, Eureka, Kansas, December 18, 1932, aged 80 years, 5
months and 15 days.
He was united in marriage to Mary Gearhart in 1875,
to which union four children were born. Three sons died in infancy, and one
daughter, Mrs. Olive Lallman, of Eureka, survives.
He was united in
marriage to Elizabeth Limbaugh, at Anita, Iowa, October 9, 1886. Nine children
were born to this union, four of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are:
Elgin and Eddie Gant of Eureka; Mrs. Louise Grant and Mrs. Maud Culler, of
Eureka. One son, Marian B. Gant, a World War veteran, died December 17, 1923. In
addition to the immediate family, he leaves six grandchildren, and seven great
grandchildren.
Mr. Gant went to Iowa from Michigan, and moved to Kansas
in 1896, and had lived in Greenwood couonty since 1905.
The funeral
services were held from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Maud Culler, at 217 North
Poplar street, Tuedsday, December 20, at 10:30 a. m. Burial was in the Greewood
cemetery.
Contributed by Gene Gant OneCeltic@AOL.Com
El Dorado Times Online - May 10, 1999
Carl William Garner, 92,
of rural Piedmont, died at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Saturday,
May 8, 1999. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, at the
Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home in Eureka with the Rev. Don Harper, pastor of the
Piedmont United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the
Piedmont Cemetery in Piedmont.
He was born July 2, 1906, near Holton, in
Jackson County, to William Henry and Martha (Herde) Garner. The family moved
west of Eureka when Carl was 3 years old and in 1913, they moved to the family
farm north of Piedmont, where Carl remained until ill health caused him to move
to Eureka. He attended North Maple grade schools and was a graduate of Piedmont
High School in the class of 1925, and later attended Wichita Business College.
On Nov. 21, 1933, he married Viola Mae Wilkinson at Olathe. They made their
home in the Piedmont community on the family farm. He was a farmer and rancher
and had served on the school boards of North Maple and Piedmont Schools. He was
also an active member of the Severy Coop and Farm Bureau and held membership and
served on committees for the Greenwood County Cattlemen's Association, the
Kansas Livestock Association, the Soil Conservation Board and County Extension
Board. He was a member of the Piedmont United Methodist Church. Viola preceded
him in death on Sept. 8, 1982.
He married Helen Mabel Simmons-Seimears on
Sept. 20, 1985, at Eureka. They also resided on the farm. She preceded him in
death on Jan. 30, 1995.
He is survived by a son, Dr. Harold Garner and
his wife Patsy of Eureka; three stepsons, John Seimears of Henderson, Texas,
Martin Seimears of Garnett, and Frank Seimears of Ottawa; three stepdaughters,
Connie Dunnaway of Liberty, Mo., Betty Jo Seimears of Topeka, and Nancy Taylor
of Vassar; four grandchildren, Dustin Garner of Irving, Texas, Genell Garner of
Columbia, Mo., Gayle Garner of DeSoto, Texas, and Tony Garner of Eureka; two
great-grandchildren, Jozie and Casey Garner of Eureka; 18 step grandchildren and
20 step great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice Collinson of Eureka; and several
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by
his parents and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests
memorials by made to the Piedmont United Methodist Church. Contributions may be
sent in care of the funeral home.
Contributed by gbarrier@fn.net
Eureka paper- unknown date
Claude E. Hammond,
only son of Lyman W. and Martha Hammond, was born August 29, 1874, and departed
this life Monday, December 3, at 4:30 AM, being 60 years, 3 months and 5 days
old at the time of his death. When three years of age he came with his parents
by covered wagon to Salina, Kansas, and two years later from there to Greenwood
County, settling on a farm twelve miles southwest of Eureka. After a few years
the family moved to Eureka. Here he received his education in the Eureka
schools. At an early age he commenced farming with his father on the farm west
of Eureka which partnership continued by him since that time, a period covering
38 years. He was united in marriage to Luella Gray, November 23, 1899. To this
union one daughter was born, now Mrs. Merle Allen. He was stricken with fatal
illness about two weeks ago, but was not thought serious as he was up and about
the home a day or so before his death. His going was a great shock to his family
and friends. Claude's was a most genial personality, and his friends were
legion. To know him was to love him. He made friends and had no enemies. Indeed,
it would be hard to find a man in any community better neighbor than was Claude.
He leaves to mourn his passing besides his widow and daughter, Mary, four
sisters: Miss Ella Hammond and Mrs. Myrtle Favour of Arcadia, California, Mrs.
Minnie Errickson and Mrs. Sophia Hurlbut of Eureka. Besides these there are many
other relatives and a host of friends. One sister, Mrs. Edith Wantland, preceded
him nearly five years ago. he will be sadly missed by the entire community. The
funeral services were held from the home Thursday, December 6, 1934, at 11:00
AM, conducted by Rev. Eugene Kramer of the Methodist Church. Interment was in
the Greenwood cemetery.
Contributed by Sharon Wells rewells@kansas.net
Eureka paper- unknown date
Martha Rachel Spaulding was born at Vernon, Michigan, November 22, 1843, and
departed this life Friday, September 6, at her home north of Eureka, at the age
of 85 years, 9 months and 14 days. She was united in marriage to Lyman W.
Hammond, March 2, 1861. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hammond, Miss
Ella Hammond, Mrs. Sophia Hurlbut, Mrs. Edith Wantland, Mrs. Minnie Errickson,
Claude Hammond of Eureka, and Mrs. Myrtle Favour of Arcadia, California, all of
whom remain to cherish the blessed memory of the mother, also of their father,
Lyman W. Hammond, who died September 18, 1921. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond came from
Indiana with their five small children in a covered wagon in the year of 1876,
taking six weeks to make the journey to Salina, Kansas, where they remained for
two years. In 1878 they came to Greenwood County which place has since been
their home. Mrs. Hammond was affectionately known as "Grannie" by the family and
a host of friends. Having lived more than fifty years in Greenwood County, she
knew the meaning of the hardships of pioneer days and the memory of the past
made the comforts of the present more enjoyable by contrast. Her cheerful smile,
unselfish life and outstanding personality will always be remembered as a
benediction by those who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the family home, conducted by Rev. C. N. Swihart.
Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery.
Contributed by Sharon Wells
rewells@kansas.net
Heart Attack Fatal To
John W. Holland
Former Greenwood County Farmer Is Found Dead Near His Home In
Wichita
John Wesley Holland, 74, 1228 South Waco street, Wichita, retired
Greenwood County farmer, was found dead at 10:30 o'clock last Thursday morning.
Dr. L. F. Bowman, Sedgwick county coroner, attributed his death to heart
failure.
The body was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis E. Donnelly when
they started to enter the east gate of the wood yard near Lincoln and McLean
boulevard, a short distance from the Holland home.
Besides his widow
Estella, Mr. Holland is survived by three daughters and two sons. The children
are Velma and Walter of the home; Mrs. Robert Byall of Hamilton; Mrs. Marvin
Wilson of Wichita and Harry Holland of Blackwell, Okla., There are five
grandchildren.
The Hollands moved to Wichita about 12 years ago from the
Seeley neighborhood southwest of Madison.
Funeral services were held at
the Martin Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, with burial in Memorial
Lawn cemetery in Wichita. Mrs. Willis Oliver, Gladys and Randall, were among
those from here to attend the funeral.
Mr. Holland liked to go to the
yards to talk to friends and it is thought that he was on such a trip when
stricken.
Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com
Maggie Curry was born in New York State in
the year 1866 June 12 and died in Madison, Kansas, June 9, 1920, age 53 years,
11 months, and 27 days.
She came with her folks to Kansas in August of
1884 and settled on a farm southwest of Madison. Here she was married to Jas. R.
Holland, in February 1886. To this union were born four children, Earl Holland
and Mrs. May Oliver of Hamilton and Mrs. Sarah Oakley and Mrs. Amy Oliver of
Madison. Thirteen grandchildren and five borthers, Amos, Can and James of
Madision, Will of Iowa, and her aged husband Jas. Holland are left to mourn
their loss.
A loving companion, an affectionate mother, a good neighbor,
and a true friend has passed from among us, no more are we cheered by her smile,
inspired by her good advice and made strong by her confidence. -- J. C.
Paschal.
Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com
Anna Irene Hull, 58, of Hutchinson died September 27,
1991 in Wichita. She was born December 26, 1932 in Eureka the daughter of
William Henry and Florence Hillman Johnson.
She had been a resident of
Hutchinson since 1953. On February 4, 1951, she married Billy D. Hull at
Piedmont.
Survivors include her husband of the home, one son, Steven, of
Norwich, one daughter, Lynda Barr of Galva; mother Florence Johnson-Key of
Colwich; brother Grant of Wichita; sister Vola Hotvedt of Wichita; four
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services were held Monday,
September 30 at 2 p.m. at the Elliott Mortuary in Hutchinson with Brad A.
Richardson officiating. Interment was in Fairlawn Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Contributed by MightyStJo@aol.com
Olin Elmer Hunt, 68, from 1908 until 1930 a resident of the Tulelake and Klamath
Falls communities died February 11 at Ashland in the Community Hospital
following a brief illness.
Mr. Hunt was born in Salina Co, Kansas, May 7,
1887. He came to Oregon in 1908 and homesteaded in the Tulelake District where
he operated a farm. He moved a number of years ago to Klamath Falls and the
family resided at 126 Georgia until 1932 when Mr. Hunt moved his family to
Warrenton, OR. They lived there until 1944 when they moved to Ashland. Mr. Hunt
suffered a stroke several weeks ago and failed to recover. Mrs. Hunt preceded
her husband in death in May, 1945.
Survivors include two sons, Donald E.
Hunt of Lakeview, former secretary of the Klamath Falls Elks Club and Cecil Hunt
of Bonanza; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Hansen and Mrs. Ada Morris, both of
Klamath Falls; Mrs. Beulah Reed of Portland, Mrs. Hazel Galbreath and Eunice
Hunt, both of Kirkland, Wash.
Final rites will be held from the Litwiller
Funeral Home, Ashland at 1:30 p.m. Thursday with Interment in the Mountain View
Cemetery, Ashland."
Grew up and married Nettie Miller in Greenwood Co KS
Contributed by Eunice Goetz egtz@home.com
Eureka Herald: May 1,1873
Emaline Jenne, wife of Seth A. Jenne, died of
spotted fever, near Quincy, Greenwood County, Kansas March 22,1873. The deceased
was born in Herkimer County, New York, March 31,1827 moved to Michigan in the
fifteenth year of her age. Was married to her present bereaved husband, December
12,1843, made a profession of religion the following winter and joined the
Freewill Baptist Church, in which she lived an acceptable member until the fall
of 1870, when she immigrated with her family to Kansas. Here she cast her lot
with the Methodist Episcopal church. Her christian life was highly exemplary.
She leaves an affectionate family and a large circle of friends to mourn their
loss. In her, the husband lost an affectionate companion, the children a tender
and christian mother, the church a faifthful member and the suffering a tried
friend. Her christian graces scattered sunshine where ever she moved. The
Saviour, whom she served through life, comforted her through life, comforted her
through the valley and shadow of death. She sunk away with the beauty and
serenity of the setting sun when all nature is hushed in calm repose, only to
rise in a brighter hemisphere. Written by W.S. Stewart Virgil, April 19,1873.
Contributed by Sharon L. Dodson sharond@itsnet.com
Alma Worford was born March 22, 1876, near Hamilton,
Kansas. She was the daughter of james and lucinda Worford -- the youngest of
twelve children. She departed this life January 10, 1952, in the Newman hospital
at Emporia, Kansas, at the age of 75 years, nine months and 19 days.
She
was married to William Johnson December 21, 1896, in the Methodist parsonage at
Hamilton. To this union were born six daughters and two sons. Three daughters
and one son preceded her in death. Besides these her father and mother and seven
brothers preceded her. She is the last of their family.
Those who survive
her passing, besides her aged husband are: Fern Gillespie of Caney, Kansas; Lela
Kussman of Virgil, Kansas; Erma Lacey of Wichita, Kansas and Earl Johnson of
Madison, Kansas. Also fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren,
besides other relatives and her many friends.
She was a faithful member
of the Methodist church, a long time member of the Ladie's Aid, a Royal Neighbor
and a good neighbor.
She was always willing and ready to help others.
Never tiring, never complaining, she was always doing her best whenever needed.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. For to know her was to
love her.
Funeral services at the Methodist church of Virgil was
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Wm. H. Zimmerman. Music was by Mrs. E. L. Clark
and the singing by Mr. Willard Shaw, the principal of the Virgil grade school.
Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@aros.net
Sidney Grant Johnson, youngest son of Andrew and Elizabeth Ann
Johnson, was born June 16, 1868, near Lima, Ohio. In 1869 he with his parents
came to Carroll County, Mo., locating near the town of Norborne. His father
passed away in 1871 leaving the mother and older brothers and sisters to look
after the family. In 1880 he came to Greenwood county, Kansas, in company with
his mother and brother, Dick, locating on a farm near Piedmont, and has lived in
and near this vicinity since that time.
On December 13, 1893, he was
married to Minnie May, of near Piedmont, kansas. To this union was born one son,
W. H. Johnson who survives. His wife, Minnie, passed away in May, 1912. Some
time later he was married to Anna Polquist, of Severy, who died in June, 1934.
On October 10, 1935, he married Mrs. Tressa DeVier, who survives. She gave him
good care and was a real companion to him during his protracted illness. He
passed away at his home south of Severy, October 2, 1942, aged 74 years, 3
months and 14 days. He was a kind husband and father and loving grandfather, a
respected citizen and will be missed by his many friends.
He leaves to
mourn his passing, his wife, of the home; one son, W. H. Johnson, and Mrs.
Johnson, Piedmont; five grandchildren, Cpl. Ernest Johnson with Uncle Sam's
army, now in Alaska; Mrs. Herman Wade, Wichita; Mrs. Harold Edwards, Eureka;
Irene and Bill Johnson, Piedmont; also five great-grandchildren, Rex, Larry and
Garry Wade, frances Irene and Willa Florine Edwards; two brothers, I. A.
Johnson, Fall River, and W. R. Johnson, near Climax; also nieces, nephews, and
other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 4th, at
2:30p.m. from the Maben Funeral Home, with Rev. Landon officiating. Burial was
in South Lawn cemetery, Severy.
Contributed by MightyStJo@aol.com
Isaac Cooper May, son of John and Eliza Rutter May,
was born on a homestead in Greenwood County near Piedmont, Kansas on June 2,
1876 and departed this life in the Fulmer Convalescent Home in Dodge City,
Kansas on October 12, 1957 at the age of 81 years, four months and ten days.
His early life was spent on the home place. He was united in marriage to
Carrie C. Gilleland, on February 16, 1904 at Piedmont. In November of 1904 he
brought his bride to a farm in Pawnee County, Kansas. Nine children came to
bless their home.
In October, 1928, the family moved to a farm east of
Ulysses, Kansas, which continued to be his home until the time of his death.
Here, on February 16, 1954, after a half-century of wedded bliss with its
sunshine and its shadow, he, with his beloved companion, celebrated their golden
wedding. He was a devoted and faithful husband and father, a friendly and
helpful neighbor. In young manhood he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united
with the Methodist Church at Piedmont, Kansas. Later, with his family, he
transferred his membership to the Methodist Church at Ulysses.
Those who
survive him are his surviving wife, Carrie; five daughters; Mrs. Jennie Curnitt,
Eureka, Kansas; Mrs. Helen McGillivray, Los Alamos, N.M.; Miss Margaret Ellene
May, Bremerton, Washington; Mrs. Charlotte Dick, Dodge City, Kansas; Mrs.
Dorothy Dean Tredway, Houston, Texas; four sons, Thomas of the home; Clarence,
Las Animas, Colorado; Oscar, Portland, Oregon; and John Eldon, Port Orchard,
Washington. A brother, Harry May, of Howard, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Ida
Aikens, whose home has been at Mound Valley, Kansas; 13 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and a host of friends.
Contributed by MightyStJo@aol.com
The
Madison News, May 22, 1916
ERASTUS R.P. PHILLIPS* Was born June 14, 1842,
near Nashville, Tenn., and died at his home in Lena Valley, Greenwood County,
Kansas, May 19, 1916, aged 73 years, 11 months and 5 days.
He was married
to GEORGE ANNA ELIZABETH HARDIN, April 7, 1865. To this union were born 9
children. He is survived by his wife, 5 children, and 28 grandchildren. The
children are: MRS. LORA WATSON, Lebo, Kansas; MRS. EFFIE MOXLEY; JESSE, EDWARD,
and WALTER, Madison, Kansas.
Those that have gone before were: ADA, who
died in infancy, WILLIAM L., ADELIA G., MARY E., and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Phillips's death followed 2 months after death of his daughter, MRS. MARY E.
MOXLEY, who died March 1, 1916. He united with the Presbyterian (Cumberland)
Church in Tennessee when but a boy. He came to Kansas in 1885 and about a year
later he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Lena Valley. He served
Christ faithfully to the end. Although his suffering was intense, he looked to
his Savior for comfort and he had a faith that overcame all fear of death. This
world has lost a man much loved, but another choice soul has reached Heaven.
The immediate cause of his death was congestion of the lungs. The attack was
first felt Thursday morning after breakfast. He passed away at 4 o'clock Friday
morning. He was laid away to rest Sunday afternoon, May 21, 1916 in the Lena
Valley Cemetery. Hundreds of those who loved and esteemed him highly attended
the funeral services. His pastor, REV. PHILLIPS EVAN, preached on the text taken
from Psalms 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his
saints." Several tender and comforting songs were sung by the choir. The
deceased was an honored member of the A.O.U.W. The lodge members had charge of
the services at the grave. "Servant of God, well done; Thy glorious warfare's
past".....
*Erastus Richard Porter Phillips, son of William Bennet and
Melinda Ann (Cooper) Phillips
Contributed by Glenda Anderson
vanderson@access-one.com
The Madison
News, May __, 1930
MADISON MAN DIES SUDDENLY
Jesse Phillips Dies From
Heart Attack Monday Evening
JESSE PHILLIPS died suddenly at his home
southwest of Madison from a heart attack. He had been working all day Monday in
the field but complained of not feeling well. His condition was not considered
serious until he was suddenly stricken and died almost immediately.
JESSE
MITCHELL PHILLIPS was born in Illinois July 8, 1879, and passed away at his home
southwest of Madison May 26, 1930, at the age of fifty years, ten months and 18
days.
On February 17, 1904, he was united in marriage with LEONA MAY
NORTON. Their union was blessed with six children--four sons and two daughters.
One son, LEONARD DALE, preceded his father into the Great Beyond in February
1921. The children, who with their mother, survive him, are MRS. J. R. FRAIM,
RAY WILFORD, WARREN RICHARD, LOYD JESSE and ILLA LEONA, all of Madison, Kansas.
When four years of age, he came with his parents to Kansas, settling in the
Lena Valley neighborhood, and all of his life has been spent in the Madison
community. The farm where he passed away had been his home for the last 22
years.
He is also survived by two brothers--E.E. PHILLIPS of Madison, and
WALTER PHILLIPS of Hartford; also one grandchild, besides many other relatives
and a great company of friends. His very sudden going was a great shock to his
family and friends and the entire community shares in their sorrow.
The
funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at the home at 2:00 o'clock and at
the Methodist church at 2:30 and was in charge of REV. E. H. KNEPP and was
largely attended, many not being able to get into the church. Appropriate music
was furnished by a quartette composed of MRS. GEORGE HYLE, MRS. GLEN HAMILTON,
BEN BEYER and E.H. RICKABAUGH, with MISS EDDYTH SHEETS at the piano.
A
very large company of friends followed the body to its resting place in the No.
8 cemetery....
Contributed by Glenda Anderson vanderson@access-one.com
Madison News - 30 October 1941
Mrs. Clarence Schwab Is Fatally Injured
Mo.-Pacific Train Hits Schwab
Truck at Crossing One Mile East of Lamont Tuesday Afternoon.
Mrs.
Clarence Schwab was fatally injured and Mr. Schwab was injured Tuesday afternoon
about 4:00 o'clock when the Missouri-Pacific freight and passenger train struck
their International truck at the railroad crossing one mile east of Lamont. Mrs.
Schwab died at Newman Memorial hospital at 10:00 o'clock Tuesday night.
Apparently neither Mr. or Mrs. Schwab saw the approaching train. The truck,
which was going south, was struck almost in the center on the right side. The
train was going east, having just left Lamont, and was not traveling very fast.
The impact evidently threw Mrs. Schwab out of the truck and directly in the path
of the train. The train ran over her right arm, severing it at the elbow. Mrs.
Schwab was lying about 30 feet up the track from where the truck was struck. She
also suffered a concussion an Clarence Fankhouser, who was working just north of
the scene of the accident, said he did not see the approaching truck, but heard
the impact of the wreck and went at once to hilp. Mrs. Schwab was brought to
Madison in the Dewey Evans car and Lincoln Thornton brought Mr. Scwab in his
car. Medical aid was not available at once in Madison, so the injured were taken
on to Newman hospital in the same cars. The cars carrying the injured folks were
met at the Emporia city limits by a police car and State Hig J. H. Winchell, of
LeRoy, conductor of the train which collided with the Schwab truck, came as far
as Madison with the injured people. He said both Mr. and Mrs. Schwab were
unconscious when they were picked up after the accident. D. D. Lipsey, LeRoy ,
was was the engineer on the train.
Mrs. Schwab was born at Hamilton,
February 28, 1916, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pheanis Oliver. She was married
at Eldorado, Kansas, on June 11, 1936, to Clarence Schwab of Lamont. She is
survived by her husband; her mother, Mrs. M. P. Cook, of Madison; her father,
Pheanis Oliver, of Hamilton; two brothers, Howard Oliver and Leonard Oliver of
Kansas City, Mo.; and one sister, Mrs. Frank Pusey, of Moline, Ill.
Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon, Oct. 30, at 2:30
o'clock at the Methodist church in Madison. Interment will be made in No. 8
cemetery at Madison.
Contributed by James Holland hollandj@midkan.com
Daisy Cynthia Simmons, 81, of
Eureka, homemaker, died Thursday, June 18, 1992, at Greenwood County Hospital.
Services are 10:30 A.M. Saturday at Campbell-Kelly Funeral Home with Burial
following in Cresco Cemetery in Elk County. The Rev. Gerald Zuck, pastor of the
Toronto Christian Church will officiate the services.
She was born Jan.
31, 1911, near Thayer, to Henry Elmer and Rachel (Babcock) James and was raised
in the Neodesha area until age 6 when her family moved to northern Elk County.
She attended rural schools and Severy High School.
On June 1, 1928, she
and Francis Joe Simmons were married in Howard. He preceded her in death Nov. 9,
1952.
Survivors include: sons, Marvin of Wichita, David of Oklahoma City;
daughters, Frances Langley of Emporia, Betty Evenson of Eureka, Linda Powers of
ElDorado; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Melvin, Charles and
Larry, and two brothers and one sister.
Contributed by Glenn Barrier
gbarrier@fn.net
EUREKA HERALD - November
1952
PIEDMONT MAN DIES IN WICHITA
Francis Joe Simmons, 45, of Piedmont
died Sunday afternoon, November 9, at St. Francis hospital in Wichita after a
long illness.
Mr. Simmons was born July 22, 1907 at Piedmont. He was a
member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, the Masonic Lodge of Piedmont
and Flint Hills encampment.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy; three
daughters, Mrs Frances Robinson, Emporia; Betty Jane and Linda, both of the
home; three sons, Marvin, Larry and David, all at home; two brothers, Eddie of
Hutchinson and Russell of Severy; three sisters, Mrs Walter McLean, Piedmont;
Mrs John Siemears, Piedmont, and Mrs Clint Barrier, Eureka.
Funeral
Service and burial was at Piedmont.
Contributed by Glenn Barrier
gbarrier@fn.net
Claude Edward Smith, son
of John E. and Cora (Robinson) Smith, was born in Reed Springs, Stone county,
Mo., November 8, 1908 and departed this life in Reece, May 23, 1972.
He
was married to Mabel Irene Hyson, December 22, 1927 in Emporia. He had resided
in Greenwood County most of his life. His occupation was a carpenter. He was a
World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; four
brothers, Clint of Climax, Albert fo Eureka, Frankie of Wichita, and Shermen of
Emporia; three sisters, Ella Smith of Eureka, Mrs. Kenneth (Nora) Crooks of Neal
and Mrs. Arthur (Bertha) Griffith of Wichita. His parents and two brother
preceded him in death.
Funeral service was held from the Campbell Funeral
Home on May 26, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Reverend R. F. Schaechtele
was officiating clergyman.
Contributed by minnie@earthling.net
Clint R. Smith, 87, Eureka, died at Greenwood County
Hospital here on Friday, June 10, 1988.
Born in Gridley on May 13,1901,
Smith was the son of John E. and Cora (Robinson) Smith. The family later moved
to Fredonia, where he went to school.
Smith was married to the former
Kate Havens. They had six children.
Smith had lived in Eureka since 1947
and was a retired bricklayer and cement mason.
Survivors are two sons,
Ray, Stockton, Mo., and Don, Raytown Mo., two daughters, Helen Sapp and Doris
Buce, both of Deepwater, Mo., seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren;
three brothers, Frank, Fall River, Sherman, Madison, and Albert, Eureka; two
sisters, Nora Crooks and Ella Culbertson, both of Eureka; and several nephews,
nieces and other relatives. Smith was preceded in death by two sons, three
brothers, a sister and a longtime companion, Inez Gaffney, who died September 5,
1986.
The funeral service was held at Campbell Funeral Home in Eureka the
morning of Monday, June 13, 1988. Harry Sharp, pastor of the Seventh-day
Adventist Chruch in Eureka, officiated. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery
here.
Contributed by minnie@earthling.net
Eureka Herald
John Edward Smith, son of Mr.and Mrs. Jack Smith
was born in Cowley, County November 17, 1874 and passed away at his home in
Eureka June 23, 1948 at the age of 74 years 7 months and 6 days.
At the
age of one year he moved with his parents to Greenwood County and lived in the
vicinity of Virgil nearly all his life.
He was united in marriage to
Della Robinson and to this union were born ten children. One son, Clarence,
preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow of the
home, six sons, Clint, Lee, and Albert of Eureka, Claude of Salinas, Californis,
Frankie of Wichita and Sherman of Madison; three daughters, Ella Smith of
Virgil, Nora Crooks of Eureka and Bertha Griffith of Adrian, Mo. He also leaves
one brother, Alfred Smith of Idaho, Thirty-one grandchildren, three great
grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
At the age of sixteen he
was baptized into the United Brethren church at Virgil. He was a kind loving and
thoughtful husband and father and will be sadly misssed by all who knew him.
Funeral service was held from the Baird Funeral home in Eureka conducted by
Rev. A.W. Johnson Sunday, June 27. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery
Contributed by minnie@earthling.net
Sherman C. Smith, 79 of Madison, died Wednesday, January 10, 1990 at Newman Hospital in
Emporia.
The son of John and Della (Robinson) Smith, he was born March 1,
1910 in Missouri.
He lived most of his life in Greenwood County.
He was a retired heavy equipment operator having worked for Lyon County and
Harold Vaughn.
He was united in marriage to Irene C. Scharff, December
12, 1931 in Eureka. She preceded him in death April 29,1978.
On June
28,1980 he was married to Gleneta Osborne in Clinton, Minn. She survives him at
the home.
Other survivors include a son, Jim Smith, Cherryvale; a step
son, Harold Loveland, Caldwell; two daughters, Evelyn Haudek, Topeka, and Hazel
Bowers, Chester, Va.; two brothers, Albert Smith, Eureka, and Frankie Smith,
Fall river; two sisters, Ella Culbertson and Nora Crooks, both of Eureka, 16
grandchildren, one step grandchild, 17 great-grandchildren and 6 step
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son,
Bob Smith, four brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, January 13, at the Wilson Funeral Home in Madison. Interment was at
Blakley Cemetary, Madison
Contributed by minnie@earthling.net
The Leader: Virgil, Kansas - October 13, 1905
Susan H. (Miller) Smith born Davis County, Indiana. March 6, 1846 and died
Virgil, Kansas October 7, 1905 age 59 years, 7 months. Married to Jackson C.
Smith in 1864. Survived by husband, and five sons. Services by Rev. Jones at
U.B. Church Sunday. Burial in the Virgil cemetery.
Contributed by
minnie@earthling.net
William Ellsworth Stewart was born March 16, 1868 near Albia, Iowa, the eldest son of
thirteen children of James and Camelia Stewart, and died September 3, 1949 at
the age of eighty-one years, five months and 18 days.
He was married to
Alice Jane Forrest on December 11, 1886. This union was blessed with four
children, one son and three daughters.
In 1889 the Stewarts moved to
Greenwood county residing in the Farmington neighborhood until 1922 at which
time they moved to Eureka to occupy their present home.
Both Mr. Stewart
and his wife became members of the Methodist church at the same time in December
1889 and have been faithful in attendance and active in the support of the
church and all of its activities.
He became a charter member of the
Farmington Grange No. 1474 40 years ago and was an active member at the time of
his death.
Mr. Stewart has been bailiff of the District Court in Eureka
for the past 21 years and had a wide acquaintance among the legal profession.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Jane; daughters, Nellie Braden of
Hamilton, Mertie Beedles of Eureka, and Evelyn Tanner of Wichita. His son, Fred,
preceded him in death on April 17, 1926. He also is survived by 17 grandchildren
and 30 great grandchildren.
Other relatives surviving him are two
brothers and a sister, S.E. Stewart of Eureka, Ernest Stewart of Hamilton, Iowa,
and Mrs. Cora McLeod of Melcher, Iowa, and a number of nephews and nieces.
He was well known and respected in the community and leaves a host of
friends and acquaintances as he never knew a stranger.
Funeral service
was held at the First Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, September 6, at 2:30,
with the Rev. A.W. Johnson, pastor, in charge.
Burial was made in
Greenwood cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons of Mr. Stewart.
Contributed by bralph@HiWAAY.net
Wichita Eagle Becon- Date unknown
Juanita A. Vagana, 75, 4420 E. Kinkaid,
resident here since 1953, died Sunday. She was born May 21, 1892 in Birmingham,
Ala., and was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Amos
White, Wichita; a stepson, Frank L. Vagana, Hoisington, Kan.; 11 grandchildren
and five great grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday in
Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home downtown. Burial will be at 2 PM Wednesday in
Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Kan.
Contributed by Sharon Wells
rewells@kansas.net
J. D. Webb Killed Feb.
12 1904
Accidentally Shot Himself Wednesday.
Street Commissioner.
A
Young Man of Eureka Meets with Untimely Death--Was Just Starting for a
Hunt.--Funeral This Morning.
J. D. Webb fatally shot himself at his home
in southeast Eureka by the accidental discharge of a 22 rifle, which he was
placing in his buggy preparatory to going hunting. He died at 2:30 p. m.,
Wednesday without having regained consciousness.
Wednesday morning, Mr.
Webb who was the street commissioner for Eureka City, planned to go to the
Charles Couchman place about three miles from town to spend the day hunting. He
went to the barn to hitch his horse to the buggy and carried with him his loaded
rifle. Going into the shed first, to push out the buggy, in some manner the gun
was discharged, the ball striking Mr. Webb in the middle of the forehead. It is
probable that as the rifle was being placed in the buggy the hammer struck the
whip socket with sufficient force to discharge the gun as it was found lying in
the buggy.
John Kirk, who lives near the Webb home, and Mrs Webb, mother
of J. D. Webb, both heard the report and ran to the barn, where they found young
Webb lying unconscious in the buggy shed. He was carried to the house, a
distance of about 100 feet. Physicians were immediately summoned, but the victim
was beyond human help, and lived but six hours.
Joseph Daley Webb was the
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Webb, of Eureka, with whom he lived together with his
two sisters. He was born 32 years, 3 months and 5 days ago. He was a gentleman
every inch of him and had the respect and friendship of all who knew him. He was
absolutely honest and faithful to duty. As street commissioner he was
particularly efficient. He was a member of the Christian church having united
with that body about two weeks ago.
The funeral services were held at the
family residence at 10:30 o'clock this morning conducted by the Rev. G. F.
Bradford. The interment was in Greenwood cemetery and was in charge of Ossian
Lodge No. 58 Knights of Pythias.
Contributed by MrDBarton@aol.com
Lillie Webb dies in Arkansas City, a longtime resident
of Eureka, died Jan 24, 1979 in Arkansas City. She resided with a niece there
for the past two years.
She was born October 11, 1882.
Graveside
services were conducted at Greenwood Cemetery Monday, January 29, by Rev.
Gilbert Daniel.
Contributed by gbarrier@fn.net
Weirshing - At the home of the family, in Spring Creek
township, Wednesday, December 2, 1896, at 5 o'clock in the morning, Florence,
wife of Mr. John Weirshing.
Florence Beedles Weirshing was born in New
York about 28 years ago. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beedles of
this city, and became a resident of this county, with her parents, early in the
year 1870. About ten years ago she became the wife of John Weirshing, one of the
most prosperous and industrious farmers in Spring Creek township, and to them
were born three children, two sons and a daughter, viz: Andrew, Inez and Eddie,
aged 9, 7 and 4 years, respectively.
The deceased was a noble woman,
kind, loving and tender, and her friends were many and sincere. She leaves a
bereaved husband, three children, a father and mother, and a brother, William,
of Otter Creek township, to mourn the sad and untimely death of a loving wife,
mother, daughter and sister, and for them, one and all, there is a deep and
tender sympathy in every heart.
The funeral services were held Thursday
morning at the home, so recently made desolate, followed by the interment in
Greenwood Cemetery.
Contributed by bralph@HiWAAY.net
Severyite, March 1892
WHITAKER, Charlie
Died--At the home of
E.C. Whitaker, in Severy, Wednesday, June 29th, 1892. Charlie, the two year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Whitaker. Funeral services held yesterday. The parents
have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.
Contributed by Leanna
Eversmeyer, 10721 Eastlake Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73162-6821 email:
levrsmyr@flash.net
Severyite newspaper, date unknown
WHITAKER. - At her home east of Severy Tuesday
morning, March 7th, 1893, at 8:15 a.m. Mrs. Florence Whitaker, wife of F.A.
Whitaker, aged about 23 years. Funeral services were held at the Congregational
church Wednesday afternoon after which the remains were interred in Twin Groves
cemetery. The grief stricken husband and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy
of all in their sad bereavement. [Florence Vandaveer, daughter of James Henry
Vandaveer and Emily A. Roe Vandaveer Booth]
Contributed by Leanna
Eversmeyer, 10721 Eastlake Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73162-6821 email:
levrsmyr@flash.net
Eureka Herald, August 14,
1930
Relatives and friends were shocked when news of the sudden death of
Harry D. White was telephoned in Tuesday morning from the field where he was
working. Mr. White who operated one of the road tractors engaged in road work in
Greenwood County, was working with a road gang near the Skelly pumping station
about three miles northwest of the Norwegian church. He had just finished oiling
the machine and called back to the men that he was ready to start, when he fell
over, dead. Death was caused by a sudden attack of heart trouble from which he
had been suffering for about a year. The Baird Mortuary was called and an
ambulance was sent out to bring the body back to Eureka. The family home is at
221 N. Sycamore, Eureka. Harry D. White was born at Eureka, Kansas, May 8, 1880,
and departed this life Tuesday, August 12, 1930, at 8:30 AM. When fifteen years
of age he united with the Congregational church at Guthrie, Okla. On July 23,
1910, he was married to Miss Juanita Warren who survives him. He also leaves to
morn his death, four sons, Harry D. Jr., Claude Frederick, James Hadley and
Warren Amos, ranging in age from 5 to 15 years, his mother, Mrs. Sophia Hurlburt
who makes her home with her sisters, Miss Ella Hammond and Mrs. Minnie
Errickson, at the Hammond home west of Eureka. Claude Hammond is an uncle. Mr.
White has spent practically all of his life in Eureka and was well known. He was
a sociable man, fond of music, and was a violinist of ability. His sudden death
brings sadness to many friends who sympathize with the bereaved family. Funeral
services are being held from the Lutheran church at 2:30 this afternoon.
Interment in Greenwood cemetery.
Contributed by Sharon Wells
rewells@kansas.net
John Wiershing was born on
Long Island, New York, March 15, 1871. He died at his home southwest of Eureka,
Sunday night June 25, 1911, at 11 o'clock. The family lived for a while in Ohio
and Illinois and on March 4, 1871, came to Kansas, locating in Greenwood County.
In March, 1886, he was married to Miss Florence Beedles and from this union four
children were born, one of which is dead and three are living: Clarence, Donald,
Ray, and Otto. Mr. Wiershing was one of the substantial business men of the
community, and being public spirited, took an interest in all movements which
tended to make his community and country a better place in which to live. His
untimely death, which resulted from a blow on the head, an account of which was
given in last week's Messenger, is a matter of sincere regret. Besides his
family, he is survived by a mother, Mrs. A. Bressner, and two brothers, G.G. and
Ed Wiershing.
Contributed by bralph@HiWAAY.net
Isaac Wyant was born in Hamilton County, Indiana, April 13, 1842, and
died September 1, 1913, aged 71 years, 4 months and 19 days. He was married to
Margaret Wertz August 28, 1866. To this union eight children were born, seven of
which survive. He leaves to morn his loss, his beloved wife, two sons, Ora who
lives at Eldorado, Kansas, and Charles of Jackson, Michigan; five daughters,
Mrs. Amanda Dougherty of Canton, Oklahoma, Mrs. Mattie Dunn of New Meadows,
Idaho, Mrs. Maggie Latta of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Mrs. Pearl M. Evans of
Butler, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Ella Daily of Eldorado, Kansas.
In the spring
of 1870, he came to Jefferson County, Kansas, and in September 1871 located on
the farm northeast Of Severy where he lived until his death. He was a member of
Severy A. O. U. W. Lodge which had charge of the services at the cemetery. He
was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting in 1861, in Co. D 12th Indiana
Volunteers and serviced over two years for his country. He joined the U. B.
Church in 1886 and died in the faith.
Mr. Wyant was first taken sick last
January and had been ailing ever since, though able to be up and about most of
the time. He was taken down again on Tuesday August 26 and gradually grew worse
until death came Monday September 1st at 3:45 P.M.
Funeral services were
conducted at the Wyant home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. G. H. Dicks
pastor of the United Brethren Church. Interment was in Twin Groves cemetery.
Contributed by kpsw@att.net
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