Niotaze Auctioneer, Dies After a Stroke
Caney, Nov. 12. - (Special) Charles D. Dearing, 65, well known throughout this vicinity as an auctioneer, died at 8 o'clock last night at Niotaze, his home for thirty-five years. He had been in failing health the last three years, and was reported to have suffered a stroke of apoplexy the day before his death, Besides his wife, Mrs. Lizzie
Dearing, he leaves four children, Mrs. Nettie Wilson of Niotaze, Miss Anna Catron Dearing and Ezra Dearing of Ponca City, Okla., and Mrs. Emma DeArmond of El Dorado, Kan.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Christian church at Niotaze, with a former pastor of the church, Rev. J. B. Brown of Oswego in charge. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery at Niotaze, under direction of the Atwood-Carinder funeral home of Caney.
MR. ROBERT DEBUSK - Submitted by Freida Wells
The Sedan LanceApril 12, 1907
Robert DeBusk, an aged citizen of the vicinity west of Elgin, passed away Monday, April 8th, after a long and lingering affliction.
The deceased was a native of Tennessee, having been born in that state on October 10, 1822. He came to Kansas with his family and settled in Chautauqua county in 1878, where he lived continuously until his death. Deceased united with the Presbyterian church near his home in his native state while a young man, and remained a prominent member of the same until he emigrated west in 1878. Then in the absence of the church of his choice he joined the M. E. church of which he has since been a member.
Mr. DeBusk was a good citizen, a kind and obliging neighbor, a good husband and a kind father, and in consequence was beloved by all who knew him. He leave two daughters, a son, a number of other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The bereaved family has the deepest sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral services were ably conducted by Rev. Budd, of Chautauqua, and the remains laid to rest in the North Riverside cemetery.
By a Friend
MR. ROBERT DEBUSK - Submitted by Freida Wells
Robert Debusk Dies at Age of 81
Robert J. Debusk, son of Margaret and Robert Debusk, was born in Monroe county Tennessee, March 16, 1858. He died near Elgin March 25, 1939. He was 81 years and 9 days old.
Robert was the only son and youngest child of the family. He had five sisters: the eldest, Clementine died in youth; the second, Martha Josephine became Mrs. Josie Clanton; two sisters Isabelle Eglantine and Hasseltine married Cardin brothers; Ida, the youngest who died years ago, was well known in the community, as Mrs. Billy Uhls.
Robert attended school in Bowling Green, KY., where his family lived for some time. In young manhood, at the age of seventeen, Robert was converted and joined the Methodist church in Kentucky. He continued through life a man of upright, Christian character.
He was a pioneer in Kansas, living with his parents on a farm in the Stony Point school district. Here he was active in school and community affairs. He gave to his invalid mother constant and tender care, and after her death, he devotedly cared for his aged father as long as he lived.
Bob was an industrious, thrifty farmer and stockman and acquired considerable means. In after years, through no fault of his own, he suffered financial losses, but he endured it all bravely and continued independent and self-supporting through out his life time. he moved from his farm in Elgin hear Havana. At length, retiring from active labor, he lived in Havana for the last several years of his life.
Surviving nephews and nieces are: J. H. Uhls, T. J. Uhls, N. C. Cardin, and Hayward Clanton of Chautauqua county, Oscar Cardin, Boise, Ida., Rastus Cardin of Cushing, Okla., Mrs. Alice Holroyd and Mrs. Roy Vanderhuff of Hewins, Mrs. Noel Loftin of Elgin; Mrs. Leonora Hoskins of Perry, Okla., Mrs. Carl Vandruff and Mrs. Cora Lewis, both of Colorado Springs, Colo. Many relatives and many friends and neighbors will long remember him with sincere affection and respect.
The esteem in which Mr. Debusk was held was evidenced by the large assemblage of people who attended his funeral at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Uhls near Hewins. There were beautiful floral offerings. Words of assurance and consolation were spoken by the Methodist minister, Mrs. O. B. Stark, from the text: "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
A chorus of friends sang his favorite hymns: Jesus Lover of My Soul, The Old Rugged Cross, Beautiful Isle, When the Roll is Called Up Yonder and Nearer My God to Thee. Casket bearers were grand nephews: Frank Uhls, Hubert Uhls, Elbert Uhls, and great grand-nephews: Thurman Holroyd, Larman Holroyd and James Sweeney. Interment was made in North Riverside cemetery, the family burying place, originally a part of the Debusk homestead.
MRS. MARGARET DEBUSK - Submitted by Freida Wells
Margaret DeBusk, wife of Robert DeBusk who lives west of town died last Tuesday morning and was buried Wednesday afternoon in the family grave yard. Mrs. DeBusk was 74 years old and had long suffered from general debility.
MR. ART DEKEN
Art Deken, 82, was born on April 15, 1923 in Saginaw, Mich. and died on Saturday, July 9, 2005, at his home. He was the son of Mike and Anna (Wagoner) Deken.
A private family service was held. Services were under the direction of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home.
He was a 1940 graduate of Saginaw High School. He married Geraldine Elizabeth Sams on May 20, 1941 in Newton, Kan. She preceded him death on Nov. 1, 1990.
Art was a member of the United States Air Force. He served his country during World War II. He enjoyed making things to improve the land and its surroundings.
Art was affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America for many years. He was the founder of Camp Tan Da Ko at CCC Lake. He was an Eagle Scout and Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow and received the Silver Beaver Award.
Art worked for the City of Perry and then for Ditch Witch, where he worked until he retired.
Art is survived by two sons, Jim and John, two daughters, Mary and Patty, and various grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, one daughter, Trudy, and his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts Troop #12 of Perry in care of the Brown-Dugger Funeral Home, 1010 N. 7th Street, Perry, OK 73077.
cq county MR. BERT J. DENNISON SR. - Submitted by anonymous
Bert Dennison Dies at Ponca City
Bert J. Dennison sr., 87, allotted member of the Osage Indian Nation, died Friday in a Ponca City hospital. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary’s Catholic church.
Born at Elgin, he was brought to Ponca City as a child. His son, Tom J. Dennison, is chairman of the Kaw Indian Council, and his half brother, Sylvester Tinker of Pawhuska, Okla., the principal chief of the Osage Indian Nation. His wife, Adele, died in 1957.
Survivors include three sons, Bert J. jr., of Kingfisher, Okla., and Tom J., chairman of Kaw Indian Council, and Leonard, both of Ponca City; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Wilson and Mrs. Leonora
, both of Ponca City; two brothers George D., of Skiatook, Okla., and Charles of Cleveland, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Berry of Tulsa; and two half brothers, Sylvester Tinker, principal chief of the Osage Indian Nation, and Tom Tinker, and a half sister, Miss Mary Tinker, all of Pawhuska.
Gill-Lessert Funeral Home was in charge.
On June 6, 1928 Guy Vernet Denton and Gladys Viola Morgan were married in the Methodist Church, in Howard, Kansas.
Gladys was a member of the Mothers Club from the time she was eligible and served as president as well as other offices. She was active in PTA, again serving as president, program chairman and secretary.
She was active in her church, serving a number of years as Sunday School Superintendent, UMW President, Circle leader, conference delegate and was a strong supporter of sponsored missions. On at least one occasion she delivered Howard’s contributions of clothing and supplies to the Red Bird Mission in Appalachia. She was a willing contributor of time, food, sale items etc. to church activities. She encouraged her children to participate in Methodist Youth Fellowship locally and district level where they attended conferences, camps and related activities. During World War II she was active in the American Red Cross.
Upon the death of her husband, Guy, in 1959, she decided to be come eligible for Social Security by working at the Electra Electronics Plant in Independence, Kansas. When the opportunity presented itself, she became a licensed Psychiatric Aide at the Winfield State Hospital.
At her son’s passing in June of 1999 her health had deteriorated to the point that it was prudent for her to remain at Twilight Manor.
She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Pagan of Howard; two sisters, Florence Andrews of San Jose, California and Josephine Karbach of Arlington, Texas; her grandchildren Mary GuyAnne Dorsa of Oceanside, California, Charles Christopher Clark of Los Gatos. California, Martha Clark of Escondido, California, Melissa Arrihere of Encinitas, California, Alan Bradley Clark of Salem, Oregon. Kevin Clark of Cedar Park, Texas, David Denton of Howard, Marcella Price of Emporia, Kansas, Lora Kerns of Mansfield, Texas, her step-grandchildren Shirley Hansen of Stockton, California, Joanne McColm of Pleasanton, California, 22 great-grand children and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Guy Morgan Denton; her parents; her brothers, Bill and Elias Morgan; her sisters, Mabel Timmons and a sister who died in infancy and her son-in-law, Joe Pagan.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 at the Howard United Methodist Church with Rev. Kibum Kim and Rev. Gary Parsons officiating. Susie Perkins was the organist with Louise Morgan and Barbara Greenwood singing “Higher Ground” and “My God And I”. The congregation sang “In The Garden”. The casket bearers were Ross Chrisman, Ian Denton, Tyson Denton, Carl Morgan, Curtis Morgan and Maurice Perkins. The honorary casket bearers were David Arribere, Alan B. Clark, Alan B. Clark H, Andrew Clark, Charlie Clark, Christopher Clark, Jeffery Clark, Kevin Clark, Spencer Clark, Ed Cummins, David Denton and Steven Meaders. Interment was held in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard. Memorials have been established with the Howard Twilight Manor, the American Legion Auxiliary of Carter-Rader Post #149, the Howard United Methodist Church and the Howard Senior Center. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. MERCEDES E. DEPEW
Mercedes E. Depew, age 90, of Sedan, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
She was born Feb. 8,1921 in Chautauqua to D. Jack and Vera V. (Wright) Holland. She attended school in Chautauqua and later graduated in the class of 1939 from Sedan High School. She received her teaching certificate from Pittsburg State University and later taught in Chautauqua for two years.
On Dec. 25, 1941 she married Albert Loren Depew in Grenola. He preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1997.
She operated Rip's Lunch with her husband, worked at the Chautauqua County Courthouse in the Treasurer's Office, worked as secretary for the Sedan Farm Bureau, worked as a teacher's aide at the school in Sedan and later owned and operated Depew's IGA in Peru for 20 years.
She was a member of the Sedan First United Methodist Church, was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, former member of EHU, Beta Sigma Phi, and was past President of the United Methodist Women of Sedan.
She is survived by one son Larry and wife Ruth Depew of Wichita, one daughter Susann Dobbs of Sedan, one sister-in-law Joan Depew; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Jack Depew, one brother Jim Maurice Holland and one sister Sharlene Brogan.
Church services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Jerry Bever and Pastor John Warring officiating.
The family has suggested memorials to the First United Methodist Church or the Order of Eastern Star and may be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
To view the entire obituary or leave a message for the family please go to www.dwbfh.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MRS. RENA M. DEPEW
Rena May Depew Rena May Depew, 86, Winfield, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 at William Newton Hospital in Winfield.
Born on Jan. 20, 1920 in Butler County, she was the daughter of Connell C. and Elsie May (Roads) Kisner. She was raised in and received her education in Butler County.
On Sept. 7, 1940, she was united in marriage to Leonard Roebuck in Newkirk, Okla. The couple made their home in Moline and farmed in several areas including Moline, Cedar Vale, Arkansas City, and Cambridge. Rena also worked at Sedan Floral in Sedan. Mr. Roebuck preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1975. She partnered with Larry in the family farming business.
Rena married Fred Depew on June 9, 1984 in Winfield. Rena enjoyed cooking, fishing, and gardening. The couple enjoyed making crafts and selling them at craft shows. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Winfield.
Her family includes her husband Fred of Winfield; her son, Larry Roebuck and his wife Beverly of Moline; daughters Elaine Osborn and husband Ron of Emporia and Linda White and husband Ormond of Wichita; daughter-in-law Lois Roebuck of Howard; 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and first husband she was preceded in death by her son Richard Roebuck; her grandson Marvin Roebuck; her brothers Earl, Hebert, Cecil and her sisters Ethyl Kisner, Beulah Adams, Pearl Starbuck and Vaneta Cobb.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the First Assembly of God Church in Winfield. Interment services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita. A memorial has been established in Mrs. Depew’s name for the First Assembly of God Church. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
MR. JOHN P. DEVORE
SEDAN - John P. DeVore, 84, of rural Sedan, died Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, Kan.
He was born on Dec. 28, 1921, at White Eagle, Okla. to Charles “Chas” Otis and Willie Frances (Gandy) DeVore. They traveled to the various Indian Reservations, where Chas taught and Willie was a bookkeeper.
He grew up in the Elgin area and graduated as salutatorian in his class from Elgin High School in 1939. After high school, he attended Spartan School of Aeronautics to become a pilot. He was baptized at the Elgin Baptist Church.
On March 28, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in Montgomery, Ala. He was a pilot and a code talker in the Air Force. He flew over 100 missions while serving his country. He also worked in Military Intelligence for many years.
On Oct. 2, 1945, he married Flora Phoncille Jordan in Columbia, SC. After their marriage, they were stationed throughout the United States, Japan, and Europe. Mr. DeVore also was a graduate of the Air Force Academy. After serving for more then 20 years, he was honorably discharged on March 31, 1961 as a Lieutenant Colonel.
After returning from the military, he went back to school and graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching. He taught history, social studies, and foreign language at Pasadena Independent School District in Pasadena, Texas. After retiring, they moved back to the family farm near Elgin, Kan. in 1976, where they have made their home since.
He was a member of the Verdigris Basin Advisory Committee, was a 32nd Degree Mason, and was a member of the Shriners. He enjoyed making jewelry, cutting rocks, and John Deere tractors. He also enjoyed photography and teaching it to his daughter and grandson.
He is survived by his wife, Flora Phoncille DeVore, of the home; one daughter, Lee Haden, rural Sedan, and one grandson, Daniel Haden, rural Sedan. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Melody.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2006, at the Chautauqua Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Fogerty officiating. Burial was at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan. A military service was conducted by the U.S Army Honor Guard of Fort Riley, Kan.
The family has suggested memorials to the Chautauqua Emergency Elder Food Pantry, and contributions may be left with the funeral home.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan was in charge of the arrangements.
MRS. HAZEL DEWITT
ELGIN, Kan. Hazel A. DeWitt, 95, of Elgin, Kan. died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
She was born May 8, 1908 in Osage County, Okla. to Jim and Nancy M. Parker. She grew up and received her education in the Elgin and Pawhuska, Okla. area. When she was a young lady, she married Frank Clayton Brim. Following their marriage, they made their home in the Elgin and Pawhuska area, where Mr. Brim worked at ranches. Mr. Brim preceded her in death in 1954.
She later married Roy DeWitt. They made their home in Elgin. Mr. DeWitt preceded her in death in 1987.
Mrs. DeWitt was a member of the Baptist Church.
She was employed for many years as a cook at Sedan City Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Maxine Williams, Elgin, Kan. and Norma Jean Duncan, Bartlesville, Okla.; four grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter and one grandson.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2003, in the Elgin United Methodist Church with Rev. Delores Click and Rev. Carroll Redwine officiating. Burial was in the Elgin Cemetery.
Services were under the direction of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan.
MR. BILL W. DEXTER
Bill W. Dexter, 65, of Winfield, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, in a farm accident on his ranch in the Hale area of Chautauqua County, north and east of Sedan.
He was born Jan. 26,1943 in Independence to Leonard R. and Grace Marie Ferguson Dexter.
Bill was raised in the Hale area and graduated from Sedan High School in 1961. He received his bachelors degree in accounting from Wichita State University in 1965.
He began work for the Gott Corporation in Winfield in 1968 and retired from Gott in 1986 as Chief Financial Officer after the acquisition of Gott by Rubbermaid. While at Gott, he served on the Winfield City Commission and was mayor for two terms. He was on the Board of Directors of First Community Federal in Winfield, Chamber of Commerce board and was elected to the national board of Employee Stock Ownership Hans.
After retirement he stayed active working on his ranch and around his boyhood home. He was awarded the Soil Conservation award by Chautauqua County Soil Conservation Service in 1997 and was currently serving on the Soil Conservation board.
He was a member of the Winfield First United Methodist church where he served as trustee.
Bill married Jane Leach on Jan. 26, 1964 and she survives of the home. Other survivors are a son, Jeff Dexter and his wife Tracey of Wichita, a daughter, Melissa Link and her husband Paul of Plano, Texas, a son-in-law, Charlie Short and his wife Angie of McKinney, Texas, his brothers, Gary Dexter and his wife Donna of Winfield, and Ken Dexter of Haven, his grandchildren, Conner, Corey, Garrett and Dylan Short; Kelsey and Veronica Dexter; and Austin Link.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Short and his parents. Visitation is Wednesday, April 23, from 3-8 p.m., at Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at the First United Methodist Church, 10th and Millington, in Winfield on Thursday, April 24. Burial will take place .at Highland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the National Tourettes Syndrome Association may be left with or mailed in care of Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home, 803 Loomis, Winfield, KS 67156.
MRS. GRACE DEXTER
Grace Dexter, age 89, of Elk City, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan, KS. She was born May 20, 1911 at Hale, KS to Ayleet and Adry (Garst) Ferguson. She was a Homemaker.
On December 5, 1938 at Independence, KS, she and Leonard Ray Dexter were united in marriage. He preceded her in death on August 3, 1968.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Dexter. Winfield, KS, Bill Dexter, Winfield, KS and Ken Dexter, Haven, KS, one sister, Pearl Ferguson, Independence. nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 7, 2001, at 10:30 am. in the Graves-Baird Chapel in Sedan, KS Interment was in the Hale Cemetery, Hale, KS, with Rev. Dois Nix of the Sedan First Baptist Church officiating. Graves-Baird Funeral Home in Sedan, KS was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials in her name have been established with the Center for Basic Cancer Research. Any contributions may be left at the funeral home.
MS ANGELA M. DIAZ - Submitted by Jimmy Williams, Jr.
Angela Marie Diaz, 27, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2004 in the Tulsa Regional Medical Center, Oklahoma. Angela was born October 9, 1976, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jessie Ralph and Judy Carol Bohannan Diaz. She was a graduate of Pawhuska High School.
Survivors are her brothers and sister Patricia Beard, Tony beard, Alan Ray Bohannan, Jerry Sharp, Douglas Diaz, and Rondo Diaz; numerous Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Angela was preceded in death by her father Jessie, on July 22, 1993, and her mother, Judy, on May 15, 2001.
Graveside services were held Friday, April 30, 2004, at 2 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, Elgin, Kansas. Rev. Junior Hill officiated. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Johnson's Funeral Home of Pawhuska in Charge of arrangements.
MRS. JUDY C. DIAZ - Submitted by Jimmy Williams, Jr.
Judy Carol Diaz died May 15 at her home following and extended illness. She was 54. Judy was born on November 24, 1947, in Elgin, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph O. and Gladys Irene Waggie Bohannan. On October 9, 1990, she married Jessie R. Diaz in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1993.
Surviving is her two sons, Allen Ray Bohannan of Rocky Face, Georgia and Charles Anthony Beard of Pawhuska; two daughters, Patricia Irene Beard and Angela Marie Diaz, both of Pawhuska; three sisters, Shirley Jean Bohannan of Bartlesville; Patricia Ann Brown of Hominy; and Wilda Irene Williams of Pawhuska; a brother, Ralph Bohannan Jr. of Missouri; 7 grandchildren and a host of other family. In addition to parents and husbands, Judy was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Bohannan.
Graveside services were held in the Oak Grove Cemetery, located east of Elgin, Kansas. Johnson's Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
MRS. TREVA E. Dickens - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
Treva E. Dickens Rites Wednesday
Treva E. Dickens of Sedan died Dec. 15 at 9:20 p.m. at the Sedan City hospital. She was 64 years of age. Services were held Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Graves-Baird chapel with Father Howard Kunkle officiating. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery at Sedan.
She was born Sept. 6, 1911 in Caney to John and Laura (Bagent) Johnson. She was married to Brooks Dickens on July 29, 1933 in Caney. She was a member of the Epiphany Episcopal church of Sedan.
Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Don (Judith) Jackson of Chautauqua; six grandsons; one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Mrs. Lettie Potter of Chautauqua, Mrs. Beatrice Wemmer and Mrs. Elsie Sanborn both of Caney.
One son, Ronnie, preceded her in death in 1968.
The family has suggested that a memorial fund be established with the Sedan City hospital with donations being made to the funeral home.
MRS. LILLIAN GRACE (BERTENSHAW) DIKLICH
Lillian Grace (Bertenshaw) Diklich, 82, of Fall River, died on May25 at the Howard Twilight Manor nursing home in Howard, Kansas. She had been ill for a number of years but had resided at home and remained active until a few weeks ago, when she entered the nursing home in Howard.
Lillian Grace was born on December 9, 1918 on the family farm north of Fall River, Kansas the daughter of Lewis Jeffrey Bertenshaw and Grace Dell (Palmer). Her mother died shortly afterward. She resided in Severy with her grandmother, Dora Barter Palmer, as a young child, she then lived the rest of her childhood in Fall River, first with her father and grandfather, Edward Bertenshaw, on their farm; and then in Fall River with her father and stepmother, Amy Pennebaker Bertenshaw, until she was graduated from Fall River Rural High School in 1936.
After teaching school for one year at Union Valley Rural School and attending the Chillicothe School of Business and Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg, Kansas, she was employed for three years at the predecessor of what is now the United States Department of Agriculture in Manhattan, Kansas.
There, she met U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Donald Diklich, to whom she was married on August 8, 1942 at Indianapolis, Indiana. At the end of World War II the couple returned to Fall River to begin farming. She remained a resident of Fall river for the rest of her life, living on the farm that had been in her family for four generations.
Mrs. Diklich was active in civic affairs all of their life. She was a member of the Fall River Junior Advance Club, the Fredonia Women's Chorale, and the Fredonia Bowling club. She had served on the Fall River School board and as a member and officer of various other organizations. In later life, she was employed at the First State Bank in Fall River. As a youngster, she was known as an accomplished tennis player and violinist. As an adult, she was best known as a piano teacher. For more than 30 years, she taught piano lessons to the youth and adults of Fall River and the surrounding area. A lifelong member of the Fall River United Methodist church, she served as its organist and pianist for 50 years.
Mrs. Diklich is survived by her husband, Donald, at home; a son, Richard Lewis Diklich, and his wife, Helen Aikins Diklich, of Liberty, Missouri; and three daughters: Alleen Sara Castellani, and her husband, the Hon. (G. T. VanBebber, of Overland Park, Kansas; Kitty Grace Shinkle, and her husband, Donald Shinkle, of Mulvane, Kansas; and Neva Ann Diklich of Fall River. She also is survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren: Jocelyn Diklich Standley and her husband Eugene Standley, and their sons, Avery and Forrest, of Westerville, Ohio; Jennifer Diklich O'Brien, and her husband Timothy O'Brien, and their daughters, Rebecca and Rosemarie, of Lawrence, Kansas; David Castellani, of Los Angeles, California; and Andrew Shinkle, of Mulvane, Kansas. She further leaves many other relatives and friends, including in particular her lifelong friend, Ida Grace Palmer Armor, of Alturas, California.
Funeral serves were held Wednesday, May 30 at the Fall River United Methodist Church, with pastor Charlotte Coates officiating.
Ione McClayland will be the pianist with Donna Kready singing He Keeps Me Singing". Kitty Shinkle and Neva Diklich played instrumental selection of "Amazing Grace". The pallbearers were Robert Betten, Jack Blankenship, Bill Ecton, Jr. Paul Hughes, Gene Jones, Ray Meyers and Frank Pennebaker. The honorary pallbearers were Delbert Ford, Dale Hawn, Harry McGinnis, Dwight Shinkle and Max Shinkle. Interment is scheduled to follow at Twin Grove Cemetery in Severy, Kansas. Memorials may be sent to the Fall River United Methodist Church, Fall River, Kansas 67047. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home Howard, Kansas.
MRS. JENNIE DIKEMAN - Submitted by Joe Ferguson (801-756-4452)
Excerpts from an obit on Mrs. Jennie Dikeman.
Mrs. Jennie Dikeman [widow of William Levi Dikeman] ] Buried in the Niotaze Fairview Cemetery beside her husband and mother.
Jennie Dikeman [maiden name CRAFT] was born in Venango Co. PA May 5, 1860. Died May 20, 1943 at home in Niotaze at age 83 years 15 days. Married Levi Dikeman June 3, 1878 at Independence [KS]. Seven children, Jim of Seattle, WA, Ernie of Halfway,OR and Ray of Leabury, OR and one daughter, Lizzie, survive.
Her husband and two infant sons preceded her several years ago and Fred, her eldest son about 6 mos ago. She came to Niotaze in about 1902. She and her son Ray proved up on a claim near Sedan, NM.
MR. ARTHUR DILLEE - Submitted by Freida Wells
Arthur Dillee Services Held
Arthur Dillee, 96, died Mar. 27, 1981 at 8:55 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Manor. He was born June 2, 1884 to George W. and Mary (Scott) Dillee at Elk Falls. He was born on a farm northeast of Elk Falls and received his formal education in the schools near there. Three years of his married life was spent on a farm near Longton, and he moved to his ranch in 1940. He was foreman of the Mofit Ranch near Sun City for 30 years and during World War l he was riding herd on 6,000 head of cattle in the Strong City area.
Although most of his life was spent in cattle ranching, he worked for a time in the oilfields of Oklahoma. He spent his leisure time playing checkers at which he was quite accomplished, was an avid Kansas City Royals fan and enjoyed reading. Before moving to the Pleasant Valley Manor he spent several years on a ranch south of Longton, close to the Chautauqua County line. His nearest neighbor was his only child, Maudine, and her husband, Arlie Kaminska.
Mr. Dillee was preceded in death By his wife on Dec. 1, 1962, his parents, four brothers and six sisters. Mr. Dillee is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arlie (Maudine) Kaminska of Longton; five grand-children; nine great-grandchildren; in and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday Mar. 31, at the Graves·Baird Chapel with the Elder John Gunzel of Wichita officiating and the Graves-Baird Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Interment was at the Greenwood cemetery.
Casketbearers were Fred Kaminska of Longton, Roger Kaminska, David Kaminska, Jim Kaminska, Chuck Kaminska, George Thomas and Harvey Jacks.
MRS. MAUDE DILLEE - Submitted by Freida Wells
Maude Dillee, 80, Dies at Longton
Mrs. Maude Dillee, 80, Longton, Kan., died Saturday, Kansas City Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for a year and recently had eye surgery.
She was born Feb. 8, 1882, in Coffee County, and was married to Arthur Dillee in February 1905. They made their home on a farm south of Longton the last 22 years. She was a member of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include her husband: a daughter, Mrs. Arlie Kaminska, Derby; two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Shivers, Blackwell, Okla., and Mrs. Ada Bowes, Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 pm. Wednesday at Sedan Kan., Mortuary with burial in Sedan Cemetery.
MR. WILLIAM R. DILLEY
SEDAN William R. “Bill” Dilley, 69, of rural Sedan, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at his home.
He was born Jan. 5, 1934 in Sedan to William Elbert and Inez Opal (Vanderhoof) Dilley. He grew up in Chautauqua County attending elementary school in Sedan, Longton and Elgin, graduating from Sedan High School in 1952. In November 1952, he joined the U. S. Navy, serving until his discharge in October 1956.
On Feb. 22, 1955, he married A'Meta Rutledge in Sedan. Following their marriage and his discharge from the Navy, they made their home in the Sedan area. Mr. Dilley was employed at Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesille for 31 years.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sedan. Mr. Dilley was a pilot and enjoyed flying.
Survivors include his wife, A'Meta, of the home, two daughters, Jacqueline Dilley, Lawrence, Kan. and Rhonda Lampson, Sedan, one son, William F. Dilley, Bartlesville, Okla., one brother, Don Dilley, Peru and three grandchildren, Katie and Betsy Lampson, Sedan and Gary Dilley, Bartlesville, Okla.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2003, in the First United Methodist Church in Sedan, with Rev. Jerry Bever officiating. Burial was in DeBusk Cemetery west of Elgin.
The family suggest memorials to the First United Methodist Church in Sedan and contributions may be left with the funeral home.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
W. Disney, well known farmer of this community, passed on at 5 o’clock Wednesday evening, January 7th. He had been in poor health for some time and recently moved from his farm home to the A. B. Coover rental property in Sedan where there was greater convenience for his care.
Christian Science funeral service and burial will be held in Greenwood cemetery Friday afternoon, January 9th, at 2:30.
MR. DONALD W. DISSINGER - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith
Donald W. Dissinger, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday evening, April 8, 1997,at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 85.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan and no visitation will be held here. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Donald W. Dissinger was born Feb. 16, 1912, in South Elkhorn. Ill., the son of Harry Wilmer and Elsie Ellen (Winebrenner) Dissinger. He worked his way through college as a brick mason tender and graduated from Northern Illinois State Teachers College in 1934. Dissinger began a 40 year teaching career in Chicago and Kansas City. Kan.
He was married to Nedra Akin on May 25, 1940 in Kansas City. Dissinger was employed with the Manistique, Mich. Schools as an industrial arts teacher. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant and returned to Manistique where he continued his teaching careers as a junior high math and shop teacher. He spent 20 years of his career as the junior high principal, retiring in 1974. In addition to his teaching career he served 17 summers as a Michigan State park ranger.
Mr. Dissinger and his wife began spending winters in Ponca City in 1990 and returned their home in Manistique each summer until his health began to fail in 1995. He attended the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ in Ponca City. Dissinger was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Order of Eastern Star and th€ Masonic Lodge in Manistique. He was also a member of the Manistique Retired Teacher's Association. Dissinger had traveled abroad several times and was an avid bird watcher.
Survivors include his wife Nedra Dissinger, of the home: one daughter, Linda Jones of Edina Minn.: one son, Michael Akir Dissinger of Little Rock. Ark.; one sister, Geraldine Montgomery of Kingston, Ill.; and nine grandchildren. His parents and one sister Marguerite Popp preceded him it death.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Dissinger’s name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City. OK 74601.
MRS. NEDRA A. DISSINGER - Submitted by Gerald Hobson
Nedra Akin Dissinger was born in Hewins (Chautauqua County) Kansas on September 17, 1910, the 2nd daughter and 3rd child of Robert Wesley Akin and Pearl Emaline Parks Akin. She left this life on May 4, 1999 in Little Rock, Arkansas where she had been recently living in the home of her son, Michael.
Nedra attended schools in Hewins and Cedar Vale, Kansas, graduating at Cedar Vale in 1928. She attended the 70th reunion of her class at Cedar Vale in May, 1998. At an early age she became a Christian and a member of the Hewins Church of Christ. Nedra attended Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg, Kansas, where she received a Lifetime Teaching Certificate. She first taught at Round Mound, a one-room country school in Chautauqua County and she "boarded" with a family in the district, walking a mile to school in all kinds of weather to warm the room. From there she went to Chautauqua, Kansas east of Hewins where she taught third grade for several years and rode a small local train home to Hewins on weekends. She next taught at Turner, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, where she met her life-long love and companion, Don Dissinger. They were married on May 25, 1940 in Kansas City and celebrated more than 56 happy years together before his death on April 8, 1997 in Ponca City, Oklahoma where they had made their home in recent years.
Nedra and Don moved to Manistique, Michigan in 1946 where Don was employed by the Manistique Public Schools. Nedra also taught for many years at the elementary level in Manistique while raising her family, and when Don retired they enjoyed traveling extensively in Europe, South America, Africa, Australia, Hawaii, and throughout North America. During the Dissingers' 50 years as Manistique residents, Nedra was an active member of Eastern Star, Women's Clubs and the Presbyterian Church. Nedra enjoyed the company of two small grandsons during the last year of her life while she was living with Mike and his family in Little Rock, and also had several memorable visits with Linda and her family in Minnesota.
Also preceding her in death were brothers, Robert Parks Akin, Roger Wayne Akin, Donald Winton Akin, and L. D. Akin, and sisters Nadine Akin Pate and Loverne Akin Marchand.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda and husband, Roger Jones of Edina, Minnesota and son, Michael Akin Dissinger and wife, Sue, of Little Rock. Other survivors are a sister, Lauveve Akin Fox of Denver, Colorado, ten grandchildren; Lindsey Ann Jones, Lori Ann Dissinger, Thomas Duncan Dissinger, Kendra Kay Dissinger, Amanda Mae Dissinger, Aprillanne Dissinger, Michael Christopher Dissinger, James Michael Simon-Dissinger, Donald Robert Dissinger, Benjamin Aiken Dissinger, and a number of nieces nephews and cousins.
There will be no visitation in Little Rock, but a memorial service for family and friends is planned at 3:00 PM on August 6, 1999 at the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer in Manistique, Michigan. Interment will be in the Rosedale Cemetery near Hewins, Kansas.
Memorial donations may be made to the Manistique Area Schools Foundation, 100 North Cedar Street, Manistique, Michigan 49854.
MRS. MAMIE A. DITMAS - Submitted by Cheryl King
Mrs. Mamie A. Ditmas died Thursday, April 26, in Hialeah, Fla. she was formerly of the Wauneta area and moved to Florida in 1942. She was united in marriage to the late Alonzo R. Ditmas. Her mother and father, Tom and Effie Cooper, and sister, Naomi, of the Cedar Vale area preceded her. Survivors include a brother, Estel Cooper of Cedar Vale, two nieces, Lavina Blenden of Tucson, Ariz., and Barbara Littrell of Cedar Vale; two nephews, Kenneth Cooper of Cedar Vale and Eugene Cooper of Wichita; six grandnieces and four grandnephews, three great-grandnieces and three great-grandnephews. Services were held 11 a.m. Monday, April 30, at the Lowe-Hanks Funeral Home in Hialeah. Interment was in Vista Gardens there.
MR. JESSE C. DITMORE
Jesse C. "Neal" Ditmore, age 92, of Sedan, formerly of Ponca City, Okla., passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
He was born Aug. 20, 1916 near Aberdeen, Texas to Robert E. and Jesse (Rogers) Ditmore. He attended and graduated from Red Rock High School near Tonkawa, Okla.
On Aug. 22, 1938 he married Betty Jo Rush in Clare-more, Okla. They made their home in Locust Grove, Okla. Later they moved to Pryor and Miami, Okla., before settling in Ponca City.
He worked as a valve repairman for Conoco Oil Company of Ponca City, Okla., for almost thirty years before retiring in 1978. In 1999 he moved to Sedan where he has lived for the past nine years.
On Aug. 22, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Ditmore celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sedan. He loved fishing, golfing, gardening, and loved sports, not to mention he was an OU fan.
He is survived by his wife of seventy years Betty Jo Ditmore of Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan; three daughters; Donna and husband DeWayne Glover of Sedan, and Chariot and John Haynes of Alexandria, La., and Lisa and husband Howard (Red) Titus of Choctaw, Okla.; one son, Johnny and wife Kelly Ditmore of Azle, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Ronnie Neal Ditmore, five brothers, and two sisters.
Friends may call on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Resthaven-Sunset Memorial Park in Ponca City, Oklahoma with Dr. J. Dean McNamara of the First Baptist Church of Sedan officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
MRS. CATHERINE L. DIVERS
Catherine Lois Walton Divers, age 86 years, three months and eight days, entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, 2009, at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan. Catherine was known to her many friends as "Kitty".
Prior to moving to Sedan on Nov. 1, 2007, Kitty was an active member, church treasurer, Sunday School teacher and church board secretary for the Baltimore Brooklyn Church of the Nazarene, located in the Brooklyn Park suburb of Baltimore, Md. When her third son, Dean, entered ordained ministry service, she followed him with church membership in local churches affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene denomination in Plainview, Texas, and with the American Baptist Churches USA denomination in Jamestown, New York, Des Moines, Iowa, and in Sedan.
Kitty also served for twenty-one years as the tenant council president of the Pinewood Village Senior Apartments, located in Glen Burnie, Md. She was instrumental in helping Pinewood Village open a residential park on their property, with the assistance of local county government officials and the management and staff of Pinewood Village.
Kitty was born on Aug. 14, 1923 in Newport News, Va., to Irving S. Walton and Edna H. Humphrey Walton. All of her eleven brothers and sisters have preceded her in death. She was married to Julius W. Divers on Feb. 6, 1942 at Hilton Village, Va. They were divorced on Jan. 29, 1963 in Hampton, Va.
Four sons survive Catherine Divers: Warren L. Divers of Washington State, David E. Divers and his wife Lorraine of Alabaster, Ala., Rev. Dr. J. Dean McNamara and his wife Vicki of Sedan, and Richard C. McNamara and his wife Betty of Ruther Glen, Va. Four grand children and two great-great grandchildren survive her.
Funeral services for Catherine "Kitty" Divers will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church of Sedan. The Reverenc Mike Graham, Chaplain for the Harry Hines Memorial Hospici of Coffeyville will officiate.
A memorial service celebrating her life and memory will be held in early February 2010 at the Glen Burnie Church of the Nazarene, in Glen Burnie, Md. Longtime family friend and former Brooklyn Church of the Nazarene member, the Reverend C. Michael Routh, pastor will officiate. Inurnment of her remains will follow the memorial service in Maryland.
The family has requested that any local memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Sedan. Kansas, the Harry Hines Hospice of Coffeyville, Kansas or the Sedan Ministerial Alliance in Sedan, Kansas. Local contributions can be sent to the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 North Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
In Maryland the family reuests that any memorial contributions made in memory of Kitty Divers be made in the Glen Burnie Church of the Nazarene.
The David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of the arrangements.
MRS. MARGARET L. DIXON
Margaret Louise Dixon passed away at her home near Moline, on Tuesday, April 10, 2007. She was 88 years of age. Margaret was born on Jan. 30, 1919 at Sedan to Morse and Evae Myrtle (Rathbun) McGinley. She grew up in the Sedan community and graduated from Sedan High School in 1935.
Margaret was employed at the Chautauqua County Courthouse and the White Front Drug Store in Sedan during the late 1930’s and early l940s. On Aug. 28, 1945, she married Curtis Canton Dixon at Independence, and to this union were born two sons, Jim and Mike. They owned and operated the Dixon family farm southwest of Moline, throughout their lives. Margaret was a devoted wife and mother, and dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 5, 1996.
She was a long time member of the Moline United Methodist Church and was active in the United Methodist Women. Margaret enjoyed working in her garden and growing flowers.
She is survived by her sons, Jim Dixon and Mike Dixon, both of Moline; five grandchildren, Kristina Hanks, Julia Fechter, Curtis Dixon, Diane Dixon and DeDe Dixon. and two greatgrandchildren, Rocky Hanks and Wyatt Fechter. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and an aunt, Nell Westlake, who was as close to Margarôt as a sister.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 13, at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Pastor Mark Loftin of the Moline United Methodist Church officiating.
Wanda Mills was the pianist, Juanita Miller sang "In The Garden” and “Amazing Grace”. The casket bearers were Robert Adamson, Max Beckenholdt, Alan Bruner, Rod Bruner, John Clark and George Rogers.
The honorary casket bearers were Curtis Dixon, Richard Fechter and Doug Hanks. Interment was held at the Moline Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with the Moline United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were handled by the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. BOB DONELSON
SEDAN - Bob R. Donelson, 84, of Sedan, Kan., a former long time Dexter area resident, died Saturday morning, May 31, 2003, in the Sedan City Hospital.
He was born Feb. 14, 1919 in Hominy, Okia. to Sam and Dott (Forbes) Donelson. He grew up and attended school in the Hominy area.
In 1941, he joined the U. S. Army, serving with the Antitank Co. 262nd Infantry during WWII. He was discharged on Sept. 17, 1945.
In 1950, he moved to his farm southeast of Dexter, where he farmed and ranched. In 1966, he began employment with the U. S. Postal Service, serving as Postmaster at the Dexter Post Office for many years until he retired.
On Dec. 17, 1966, he married Rena Foust at Dexter. Following their marriage, they made their home in Dexter. Mrs. Donelson preceded him in death on May 25, 1995.
Mr. Donelson was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star. He also served on the Dexter City Council.
Survivors include one stepdaughter, Betty Jellison, Sedan, Kan., one stepson, Phil Foust, Arkansas City, Kan., two sisters, Dorotha Holloway, Owasso, Okla., and Billie Miller, Hominy, Okla., five step grandchildren and numerous step great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Kan., with Rev. Jerry Bever of the First United Methodist Church in Sedan officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Sedan City Hospital and contributions may be left with the funeral home.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan was in charge of the arrangements.
COLONAL SAMUEL DONELSON - Submitted by Jean (Murphy) Moore.
COL. DONELSON IS DEAD
Passed Way Late Saturday Evening
Lacked Just One Month of Being 80 Years Old - A Peculiar Character
Col. Samuel Donelson died at his home in the east part of the city a 6:30 o'clock Saturday evening. His death was caused by pneumonia induced by catching a very severe cold at Wichita while attending the Democratic convention early this month. The colonel did not take an overcoat with him and as a result came home feeling badly. He was able to be around some but never felt like himself since coming home.
The funeral was held at Elgin Sunday and addresses were delivered at the grave by ex-Congressman Jackson and Senator W. S. Fitzpatrick. Burial took place at 5:30 p.m.
Colonel Donelson came from a family well known in southern history. His father was a North Carolinian by birth descended from John Donelson who founded Nashville, Tenn, and was killed by the Indians. Andrew Jackson married John Donelson's daughter.
Col. Donelson was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee, May 24, 1824. At the age of 16 he was sent one day by his father to the river to get some sled runners. He found them on a big barge tied to the bank. He cut the boat loose, floated down the river with it and was not heard from by his folks again for 16 years. When he finally returned he carried a pair of sled runners with him. During this sixteen years he managed to get a college education and among others was associated at Bar-bourville, Ky., with the late Gov. Woodson of Missouri and Judge Miller of the supreme bench. In 1850 he went to Middleton, Shelby County, Indiana, and two years later was elected to the legislature, serving with Dan Pratt and David Turpie, who afterwards became United State senators. In 1854, through the influence of Thomas Hendricks he was made route agent on the old Jefferson & Indianapolis Ry. Six years later he was dismissed from this position because he espoused the candicacy of Stephen A. Douglas, the objection being made by Senator Bright. In 1861 he raised a company and for eighteen months served in Missouri and Arkansas, being the captain. Ill health caused his resignation and he was offered a colonelcy but declined. From 1863 to 1866 he served as a director of one of the Southern State prisons. In 1867 he came to Kansas, first settling in Labette county and three years later taking a claim in Osage county south of Sedan, thinking it was in Kansas. The new survey of the Indian country caused him to lose all of his improvements as well as the land. He then moved into what was then old Howard county, now Chautauqua and Elk. In 1872 he was elected county attorney of Howard county by four votes, although General Grant carried the county by 720. In some precincts he didn't get a vote. In 1876 he was elected a delegate to the National Democratic convention as an anti-Felnon man. He sought the Democratic nomination for govenor in 1882, and when Martin was nominated and declined, Col. Donelson was the favorite son beyond any question. But on his way to Topeka he was taken very sick at Howard and Gov. Glick received the honor.
Col. Donelson was the life-long friend of Thomas A. Hendricks. Hendricks soon after his election to the vice-presidency appointed Col. Donelson his private secretary, but Washington life was so uncongenial to the Kansas colonel that he served in that capacity only two months. Another prominent Kansan who was very close to the late colonel was A. M. Jackson, ex-congressman of Winfield. He was sent for by Col. Donelson and arrived late Saturday evening just before his friend became unconscious.
Col. Donelson had two sons, Walker Donelson of Pawnee, Kola., and Dr. E. M. Donelson of Cedar Vale. Both with their families attended the funeral.
MR. WILLIAM T. DOTTS, JR.
Williams Tell Dotts, Jr. passed away Saturday, June 2, 2001 at his home near Elk City, Kansas. He was 68 years of age and a former resident of Wichita. Mr. Dotts was born on June 24, 1932 at Lamar, Colorado to William Tell and Jesse (Dixon) Dotts, he graduated from Eureka High School in 1950 and grew to manhood in the Eureka, Kansas area.
He served in the United States Navy before becoming a member of the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office. Mr. Dotts became a captain with the Wichita Police department and completed a Master's degree in law enforcement studies. He attended Wichita State University and the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia. After retiring from the Wichita Police Department in 1981, Mr. Dotts owned and operate Total Staffing Services in Wichita until his death.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
He is survived by his companion, Debbie; his son, William E. Dotts of Wichita; his daughter, Brandy Dotts of Wichita; and his sisters, Peggy Holcomb of San Diego, California and Lotus Greer of Topeka.
Private interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka. A memorial has been established with Hospice, Inc. of Wichita, contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. BETSEY DOTY - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
GRANDMA DOTY PASSED AWAY
Mrs. Doty, wife of J. D. Doty, passed from this life Thursday November 16th 1911 at the age of 78 years. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Sunday by Rev. Hopkins after which interment took place at the local cemetery.
The deceased had lived in Kansas many years and while only a citizen of Cedar Vale a short time she was loved and respected by those who knew her. She leaves an aged companion, four children, grandchildren and some great-grandchildren, with other relatives, behind.
INFANT DAVID H. DOTY - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
Infant Son Dies In Independence
David Hilton Doty, seven month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doty died, Tuesday, October 6 in the Independence hospital. David was born March 6, 1942. He is survived by his parents, three sisters, Delores, Lois and Arlene and one brother, Paul Martin.
Graveside funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon in the Greenwood cemetery with Rev. John W. Harbaugh officiating.
MISS ELBERTA DOTY - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
FATAL FIRE AT PERU
YOUNG "DAUGHTER" OF MELVIN DOTY LOST HER LIFE.
OTHER MEMBERS OF FAMILY BURNED
Fire Caught From Lamp in a Closet---Friends Respond With Big Donation for Family's Relief.---All of Injured Will Recover. One of the worst tragedies that ever visited the city of Peru occurred there Saturday night when Alberta [sic] (Elberta) Doty, the 8-year-old daughter of Melvin Doty and wife was burned to death in a fire which destroyed their residence. Mr. Doty and an older daughter are very seriously burned. Mrs. Doty was also burned but not so seriously.
The fire occurred about 10:15 Saturday night and is supposed to have caught from a gas light in a clothes closet. Earlier in the evening when the lamp was in use a part of the broken globe had fallen on the floor and started to burn the carpet and it is thought a smouldering spark from this started the blaze.
The family had retired and when awakened the entire house was in flames. Mrs. Doty and three small children were able to get out the doors. The room occupied by the two older girls was completely in flames when they were awakened, but the oldest girl managed to lead the other to a door, when, in the excitement and pains of the burns she had received, she jerked away and ran back into the flames and was burned to death. The older girl was severely burned before she succeeded in making her escape. Mr. Doty ran through the flames several times in an effort to rescue his children and was severely burned over his entire body, but it is thought that both he and his daughter have a good chance for recovery.
The funeral of the dead child was held at the Methodist church in Peru Monday, Rev. J. B. Brown of Elgin officiating, and the remains were interred in Sedan cemetery. The citizens of Peru promptly responded to the aid of the stricken family with a free will donation amounting to about $800, and personal assistance. The Relief Corps tendered the use of their hall while they had to be cared for and the room was fitted up for them Sunday by a force of about twenty-five workers, and a trained nurse has been secured to care for them.
MRS. ELLA M. DOTY - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
Ella M. Doty Dies in Hospital
Ella M. Doty who was a resident of the Fredonia nursing home died Dec. 6 at the St. Margaret's hospital in Fredonia. She was 84 years of age. She was the mother of T. M. Doty, jr. of Sedan.
Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. at Graves-Baird chapel. Rev. George Almquist of the First Methodist church of Fredonia, and Rev. Dois Nix of the First Baptist church of Sedan officiated.
She was born Sept. 26, 1891, in Chautauqua county to James and Anna S. (Mills) Brewster. She had lived most of her life in Chautauqua county, however, she had spent the past five years in Fredonia. She married Thomas Melvin Doty in Sedan on Dec. 24, 1905. He preceded her in death on June 5, 1945. She was a member of the Dorcas Society and attended the Baptist church. She had worked as a practical nurse.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Vera Alford of Independence, Mrs. Clara Stark of Altoona, and Mrs. Armena Ford of Fall River; one son, T. M. Doty, jr. of Sedan; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Paul (Vera) Doty of Arkansas City; one sister, Mrs. Grace Adams of West Hollywood, Fla.; two brothers, Fred Brewster of Wichita, and Willard Brewster of Caney; 23 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.
Children preceding her in death were two daughters, Zela and Alberta [sic] (Elberta); and two sons, Paul and Ivan.
The family has suggested that contributions be made to the heart fund and donations may be left at the funeral home.
INFANT HARRIS I. DOTY - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
Little Horace [sic] (Harris) Ivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Doty, of Peru was born February 15, 1920 died at their home on March 16, 1920 of whooping cough after an illness of two weeks. Two other small children are ill with the same disease.
The funeral was conducted at the family home yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, by Rev. Wilkinson, pastor of the M. E. church. Although so short a time in the family, the baby had won a place in the heart of the home and community. He leaves to mourn a father, mother, two sisters and two brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. One sister, Alberta [sic] (Elberta) preceeded him about two years ago. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
MR. JAMES D. DOTY - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
James D. Doty was born in Butler Co. Ohio 84 years ago. When a small boy, he with his parents moved to Warren Co. Ind. where he grew to manhood and where he was married to Betsay Thompson March 5, 1850. They moved to Kansas in 1886 and has since lived in Chautauqua and Elk Counties.
His wife died Nov. 16, 1911 since which time had lived with his children.
To this union was born three boys and four girls, one boy and two girls preceeded them to the other shore. The living children are Mrs. W. Lister of Cedar Vale, Mrs. Wk. Spencer, Clinton, Ill;, Able Doty of Brownstown, Ill; and C. E. Doty of Pratt, Kansas. He died Friday, Jan. 3, 1913. He was brought to Cedar Vale and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev. L.A. Rorick, selecting his text from St John 11:25, Jesus said unto him "I am the resurrection and the life," after which the body was laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Cedar Vale Cemetery.
When Mr. and Mrs. Doty were in the east they were both members of the United Brethern Church, and on coming to Kansas in which they held membership until time of their death.
MR. JOHN DOTY - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
John Doty Dead
John Doty died Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sam McAfee. He was 65 years old at the time of his death which occurred after a month's illness of Bright's disease.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. John Smallwood.
Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
He leaves two daughters living here, Mrs. Omar Barnes and Mrs. Ernest Jones. A son, Melvin Doty, lives at Peru.
MRS. E. JUNE DOTY
E. June Doty, age 90, of Sedan, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan.
She was born June 4, 1919 north of Union Chapel in rural Chautauqua County to William and Atcha (Robinson) Vanderhoof. She attended the Plymouth school thru the eighth grade.
On Aug. 31, 1935 she married Thomas M. "Junior" Doty at the First Baptist Church in Sedan. They were long-time residents of Chautauqua County.
She was a bus driver for 20 years for the Unified School District #286 in Sedan. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas M. "Junior" Doty on Nov. 30, 2004.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sedan for eighty years, the Union Chapel Association, and the Dorcas Society. She especially enjoyed her ten years at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan she loved all of the staff and residents. She also enjoyed fishing, gardening, quilting, playing bingo and Yahtzee.
She is survived by two sons; John and wife Pauline Doty of Sedan, and Tim and wife Lisa Doty of Sedan; one daughter, Atcha and husband Mike Nolan of El Dorado; one sister, Ruth Call of rural Cedar Vale; six grandchildren, Doris Doty Brown, Jane Doty Ullum, Michele Nolan Menke, Linette Nolan Liby, Jenna Doty Stacey and Trey Doty, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. "Junior" Doty, her parents, five sisters, Erma Vanderhoof, Ethel Rentschler, Opal Owens, Edith Spire, and Ada Mills, and one great-granddaughter.
Family and friends may call Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Sedan with Dr. J. Dean McNamara and Earl Tresner officiating. Burial will follow at the Union Chapel Cemetery north of Sedan.
The family has requested memorial donations to the First Baptist Church, the Union Chapel Association, Hospice Care of Kansas, or Pleasant Valley Manor in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. PAUL M. DOTY
Paul M. Doty, age 61, of rural Elk City, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2001, at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita, KS.
He was born June 11, 1940 in Sedan, KS to James Paul and Vera (Martin) Doty. He attended school in Wichita and graduated from Southeast High School in 1958. He entered the U. S. Marine Corps in 1957 and was discharged in 1959. In 1959, he entered the U. S. Air Force, serving as a Jet Aircraft Engine Mechanic and was discharged in 1963. He married Judy K. Steddum on December 20, 1963 in Wichita, KS. He worked at Emerson Electric as a Maintenance Engineer for 24 years. He also worked at Boeing in Wichita, KS.
Paul is survived by his wife, Judy, of the home, one daughter, Juliann K. Childers-England, Haysville, KS, one son, Paul James Doty, Oklahoma City, OK, his mother, Vera Doty, Arkansas City, KS, one brother, Dallas Doty, Wichita, KS, eight sisters, Dolores Whitfield, Calico Rock, AR, Lois Clayton, Cleveland, OH, Arline Livingston, Quartz Hill, CA, Jean Robinson, Maple City, KS, Rachel Livingston and Dorothy Rowe, both of Wichita, KS, Nola Brown, Winfield, KS and Gail Bradford, Littleton, CO and three grandchildren, Austin and Ashlynne Childers, Haysville, KS and Gage Doty, Oklahoma City, OK. He was preceded in death by his father, James Paul Doty, and one brother, David H. Doty.
Memorial services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Independence, KS. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment followed at the Monett Cemetery in rural Chautauqua County, KS.
The family has suggested a memorial to the American Heart Association. Memorials may be left with the Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home, 306 W. Main, Independence, KS 67301.
MRS. PAULINE L. DOTY
Pauline Louise Doty, 71, of Sedan, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at her home in rural Sedan.
She was born on Aug. 8,1939 in Wauneta, Kan., to Alfred and Viola (Stephens) McNown. She attended school at Prairie Center and Belknap before graduating from Sedan High School in Sedan. She attended Independence Community College and also went to business school in Minneapolis, Minn.
On Dec. 23, 1957 she married John Doty at the Belknap Church in Belknap, Kan. They made their home in Chautauqua County and she worked as a secretary and retired as Assistant Vice President of the First National Bank in Sedan for more than 20 years. She then worked at Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville, Okla., until her retirement in 2002.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sedan. She served as church treasurer for many years. She was a past 4-H leader and helped with the Fun Fish clinic, was a past member of Business of Professional Women, she also was a past leader of the Explorer Scouts. She loved bowling, fishing, hunting, and was an avid wildlife guide.
She is survived by her husband, John Doty of the home; two daughters, Doris Brown of Beulah, Wyo., and Mary Jane and husband Mike Ullum of Sedan; two sisters, Jeannie and husband Allen Crawford of Belknap, Kan., and Joan Beckenholdt of Sedan; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sedan with Reverend Jerry Bever officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Belknap Community or the Fun Fish Clinic or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and remembrances may be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
MR. THOMAS M. DOTY - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
Thomas M. Doty Claimed by Death
Funeral services for Thomas Melvin Doty, 58, who died at his home in Cedar Vale on Tuesday June 5 after an illness of two months, were held at the Christian Church in Sedan on Wednesday, June 6th at 2:30.
Rev. Samuels of the Sedan Christian Church and Rev. Mitchell of the Cedar Vale Methodist Church officiated.
Survivors include the widow, and five children; John A.[sic] (Mrs. John Alford)of Augusta; Paul of Wichita; Thomas Melvin Jr. of Sedan; Mrs. Clara McClutchan [sic](McCuistion) of Riverton, and Armen [sic] (Armena) of the home. Three children preceded him in death. Four sisters also survive, Mrs. Ed Kalbe of Sedan; Mrs. Robert Wilson, Mrs. O.G. Barnes and Mrs. Ernest Jones of Independence and a brother, Layton [sic]Laton L. Doty of Bartlesville, Okla.
Mr. Doty was born and reared in Sedan and lived most of his life in this community.
Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
MR. T. M. DOTY
SEDAN - T. M. “Junior” Doty, Jr., 88, of Sedan, Kan., died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2004, at Pleasant Valley Skilled Nursing of Americare in Sedan.
He was born Aug. 24, 1916 at Peru, Kan. to T. Melvin and Ella Mae (Brewster) Doty. He grew up in the Peru and Sedan area, attending rural schools, Peru High School and Sedan High School.
On Aug. 31, 1935, he marned June Vanderhoof at the First Baptist Church in Sedan. Following their marriage, they made their home in the Sedan area, where Mr. Doty was employed by Cal Floyd at the Floyd Ranch for over 20 years. In 1960, he became Ranger at Quivira Boy Scout Camp north of Sedan, retiring in 1978.
Mr. Doty was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Sedan, a former member of the U.S.D. 286 School Board in Sedan, Chautauqua County Commission, Lafayette Township Cemetery Board, and the Farm Bureau Board. Along with Cal Floyd, he has his picture at the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Survivors include his wife, June, of the home; two sons, John Doty and his wife Pauline, Sedan and Tim Doty and his wife Lisa, Sedan; one daughter, Atcha Nolan and her husband Mike of El Dorado, Kan.; one sister, Clara Stark, Independence, Kan.; six grandchildren, Doris (Doty) Brown, Jane (Doty) Ullum, Michele (Nolan) Menke, Linette (Nolan) Liby, Jenna Doty and Trey Doty; 11 great-grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one great granddaughter, one brother and four sisters.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, in the First Baptist Church in Sedan, with Rev. Charles Kiassen officiatrng. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery north of Sedan.
The family suggcsts memorials to Pleasant Valley Skilled Nursing of Americare in Sedan and the Sedan First Baptist Church. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
VERA V. DOTY
ARKANSAS CITY - Vera Virginia Doty, 89, of Arkansas City, Kan. ascended into heaven on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City.
Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2003, at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas City. Interment followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.
Vera was born Sept. 26, 1913 to Jesse and Clara (Arnold) Martin in Longton, Kan. She attended Sedan schools as a young girl.
On June 29, 1934, she married James Paul Doty in Independence and the couple made their home in Sedan. In the early 50’s, they moved to Wichita. Vera was a homemaker and active with community and Baptist churches.
She is survived by her son, Dallas Doty and his wife, April, of Wichita, Kan. eight daughters, Dolores Whitefield and husband, Bob, Calico Rock, Ark., Lois Clayton and husband, Larry, Youngstown, Ohio, Arline Livingston and husband, Gary, Quartz Hill, Calif., Jean Robinson and husband, John, Maple City, Kan., Rachel Livingston and husband, David, Wichita, Kan., Dorothy Rowe and husband, Larry, Wichita, Kan., Nola Brown, Winfield, Kan., and Gail Bradford and husband, David, Littleton, Colo., daughter-in-law, Judy Kay Doty, Elk City, Kan., brother, Dallas Martin, Caney, Kan., three sisters, Leona Gray, Cherryvalley, Calif., Ellen Peters, Norfolk, Neb. and Myrlyne McKellips, Sedan, Kan., numerous grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sons, David and Paul Doty and sister, Juanita Nolte.
Memorials have been established with the Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund and the American Heart Association. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City was in charge of the arrangements.
MS MILDRED L. DOUGLAS
Austin, Texas - Mildred L. Douglas of Austin,Texas, died Dec. 23, 2005. She was born April 22, 1917 in Caney, Kan. to Mary and Harry Douglas. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Lois Douglas and Marian Mitchell.
Mildred is survived by one niece, Judith DaMetz and husband, Russell, great nieces and nephews, Kathleen Jennings and husband, Kevin, Douglas Romig and wife, Jill, Jennifer King and husband, Brett, and Warren Romig. Also surviving are Jonathan, Michael and Katherine Jennings, Seth and Elijah Romig and Ryan and Jessica King.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Oklahoma City and was retired from Tinker Air Force Base, where she worked for 39 years.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at Round Mound Cemetery in Cedar Vale, Kan.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 9-10:15 a.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home in Cedar Vale, who are in charge of the graveside services.
MRS. RUTH BURRIS DOW - Submitted by Atcha Nolan
Ruth Burris Dow, age 90, long-time Caney resident, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at the Caney Guest Home in Caney, KS.
Ruth was born January 27, 1907 in the Hale Community in Chautauqua County Kansas to George L. and Sarepta (Blair) Burris. She graduated from Caney High School in 1925. After attending the University of Kansas and the Pittsburg State Teachers College, Ruth began her teaching career in a one room country school in Chautauqua County northeast of Sedan. The name of the school was Newlon and it had sixteen pupils and all eight grades. The following year, she began teaching the fifth and sixth grades at Caney.
In 1932, Ruth married D. W. Dow and after her husband's death in 1940, Ruth returned to Caney to live and raise their daughter. At that time, she returned to teaching and continuing her education. In 1945, she received her degree from the Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg. She also did graduate work at Northwestern Louisiana State at Natchitoches, LA and Emporia State College at Emporia, KS. She continued her career as an educator, becoming Principal of Washington School. She later moved to the High School Librarian. She also was the Caney City Library Librarian.
Retiring in 1970, she continued traveling in the United States and Hawaii. She also traveled to Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean Islands.
Ruth was a life long member of the Caney First Baptist Church and was a volunteer at the American Baptist Assembly Center in Greenlake, Wisconsin for ten years, receiving a ten year service award. She also belonged and supported all the professional teachers organizations.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Dianne Dow Reid, her son-in-law, John, and grandson, Dow Reid, all of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Carl L. Burris.
Services were held for Ruth Burris Dow Saturday, March 8th, at the Graves Memorial Chapel in Caney. Rev. Albert Atkinson officiated. Burial was at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney.
The family has suggested memorials to the Bacone College Scholarship Fund or the Caney Historical Society. Memorials may be left with the funeral home.
He was born March 15, 1919 in Clay Center, Kan. to John B. “Jack” and Minnie (Nessman) Downing. He grew up and attended school in Clay Center. Following high school, he attended Pittsburg State University, receiving his degree in Industrial Arts and secondary education.
On March 15, 1942. he married Louise Childress in Tulsa, OkIa. Mrs. Downing preceded him in death on November 23, 1983.
Mr. Downing was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy from October 4, 1943 to January 1, 1946. Following his discharge, they moved to Sedan, where Mr. Downing taught Industrial Arts for 39 years. He also taught math and was a drivers education instructor for many years. He retired in 1985.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sedan and the Salt Fork Blacksmiths Club.
Survivors include one daughter and her husband, Cristy and Larry Light, El Dorado, Kan., one son and his wife, Grant and Toni Downing, rural Sedan, Kan., six grandchildren, Terry Light, Wichita, Kan., Patrick Light, El Dorado, Kan., Shelby Downing, El Dorado, Kan., Bo Downing, Kylec Downing and Boone Downing, all or rural Sedan, Kan. In addition to his wife and parents, one brother, Jack Downing, preceded him in death, who died on the U. S. California during World War II.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church of Sedan, with Rev. Stan Cover officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be at a later date in Ozro Falls Cemetery in Hewins, Kan.
The family suggests memorials to Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan. Contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, Box 7, Sedan, KS 67361.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan- was in charge of the arrangements.
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