MR. CLAYTON FADELY
SEDAN — Clayton Loren Fadely, 95, of Sedan died Saturday, March 8, 2003, at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Clayton was born May 10, 1907 in Kiowa, Kan. to James E. and Pearl (Rivers) Fadely. He was raised in Chautauqua County and graduated from Sedan High School in 1923. Following graduation, he worked on his dad’s dairy farm.
On May 4, 1932, Clayton married Lorene Utterback at Hazelton, Kan. They operated an implement store along with his brother until 1962 in Sedan. He also was employed at Endicott Oil Field Supply for a number of years and later worked for the Twin Caney Watershed. He later raised cattle and Shetland sheep dogs.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for a number of years.
Clayton is survived by his wife, Lorene, of Sedan; one son, Dale Fadely of Sedan, one daughter, Belva Loftin, Marshall, Texas, five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Eldon Fadely.
Funeral services for Clayton Fadely were held Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at the First Baptist Church in Sedan, Kan., with the Rev. Charles Kiassen officiating and assisted by Rev. Dois Nix. Burial followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan. Funeral services were under the direction of the Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home & Crematory of Independence, Kan.
The family has suggested a memorial contribution to the First Baptist Church, Little Scholar Preschool or the Scholarship Fund. Memorials may be left with the Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home & Crematory, 306W. Main, Independence, Kan.
MRS. O. LORENE FADELY
Mrs. 0. Lorene Fadely, 95, of Sedan passed away Feb. 25, 2007 at Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan. Mrs. Fadely Fadely was born Jan. 10, 1912 at Cedar Vale to William “Bill” and Georgia Utterback. On May 4, 1932 she and Clayton Fadely were united in marriage. Most of their 70 years together were spent in Sedan.
Lorene was a faithful member of the Sedan First Baptist Church and served many years as a deaconess. She enjoyed being with family, cooking, sewing, gardening, church activities, and raising Sheltie puppies.
Lorene was the eldest of five children and is survived by one son, Dale Fadely of Sedan; a daughter, Belva Loftin of Marshall, Texas; five grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Her surviving brothers are George C. Utterback of Sedan and Max Utterback of Wellington. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Glynn Utterback, sister Wilma Fadely, and husband Clayton Fadely, who passed away on March 8, 2003.
Funeral services for Lorene Fadely are scheduled for Friday afternoon, March 2, 1:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 220 North Chautauqua, Sedan. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Stan Cover will officiate. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home of Independence, Kansas will handle the arrangements and may be contacted for confirmation of funeral time and information regarding family visitation. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Sedan or Hospice.
MRS. WILMA FADELY
SEDAN, Kan. - Wilma Utterback Fadely, 91, former longtime Sedan resident died Tuesday morning, April 5, 2005, Willis Knighton-Pierremont Medical Center in Shreveport, La.
She was born Nov. 19, 1913 at Cedar Vale, Kan. to William L. and Georgia (Nida) Utterback.
On May 10, 1933, she married Eldon Fadely at Waldron, Kan. Following their marriage, they lived in Sedan for several years, and in Pawhuska, Okla. In 1962, they moved to Tulsa, Okla. where they made their home until returning to Sedan in 1978. Mr. Fadely preceded her in death on July 6, 1985. Mrs. Fadely continued to make her home in Sedan until moving to Shreveport four years ago to be near her daughter.
She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Sedan.
Survivors include one daughter, Velda Burney and her husband, Bob, Shreveport, La.; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Fadely, Pawhuska, Okla.; two brothers, George Utterback, Sedan, Kan., and Max Utterback, Wellington, Kan.; one sister, Lorene Fadely, Sedan, Kan.; three grandsons, six great-grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents; one son, Lannie Fadely; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Fadely, one grandson, Scott Fadely; one granddaughter, Lana Kay Fadely; one brother, Glyn Utterback; and one brother-in-law, Clayton Fadely preceded her in death.
Graveside services were at 10:30 am. Saturday, April 9, 2005,in Greenwood Cemetery at Seda4, with Rev. Charles Klassen of the First Baptist Church in Sedan officiating.
The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church in Sedan and contributions may be left with the funeral home. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. A. V. "AL" FAIRLEY
Services for A.V. “Al” Fairley were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Oklahoma City with Dr. Larry Haney, First Christian Church, Cushing, Okla., officiating. Music was provided by his son-in-law, Dale Wells who sang “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and great-granddaughter, April LaNoy, who sang “Sweet Beulah Land.” Casket bearers were his grandsons Kent Peery, Mark Peery, Michael Peery, Kevin Wells and great grandsons Travis Peery, Clint Peery and Matthëw Peery. Mr. Fairley was laid to rest in the Lawson Cemetery at Yale, Okla., at 3 p.m. with Reverend Stephen Lopp, First Baptist Church of Yale officiating the graveside services.
Mr. Fairley passed away on Saturday, April 14 at the age of 92. He was born Jan. 20, 1915 in Caney to Hadley B. and Ellen G. (Hunter) Fairley. He attended elementary school in Chautauqua and graduated from Sedan High School in 1932.
He was married to Myrna Copple on Feb. 13, 1932 in Kingfisher, Okla., and to this marriage two daughters were born, Beverly Jean (Peery) and Cheryl Ann (Wells). He attended Williams Institute of Mortuary Science in Kansas City, graduating in 1933 and began his career in funeral service at the Baird Funeral Home in Sedan.
On Sept. 21, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. Fairley moved to Cushing, Okla., where they purchased the Garrison Funeral Home renaming it the Fairley Funeral Home.
He obtained his Oklahoma Funeral Director’s License #74, which remained active until his death Al and Myrna owned and operateà the Fairley Funeral Home in Cushing until his retirement in 1968 selling his business to his son-in-law, Joe N. Peery. The Fairleys then moved to Yale, Okla., where Al operated the Yale Funeral Home for his son-in-law and the couple purchased a local shoe store. In 1973 Mr. Fairley was employed by the 1st Bank and Trust Company of Yale where he worked for 14 years.
Mr. Fairley proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was trained under classified information as a radar operator attaining the rank of Seaman 1st Class aboard the USS Arenac, an attack transport ship in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in 1945.
On Dec. 2, 1977, Mr. Fairley was united in marriage to Marjorie (Copple) Nelson of Duncan, Okla. The marriage was held in Yale, Okla., where the couple made their home and the ceremony was performed by his son-in-law, Rev. Joe N. Peery. The Fairleys resided in the Yale community until 2004. Due to health considerations, Mr. Fairley moved to the Linwood Nursing Home, later moving in 2005 to the Ardmore Veteran’s Center.
He joined the Cushing Lions Club in 1941 and maintained over 60 years of perfect attendance. He was a member of the American Legion Post #106 having joined in 1945. He became a member of the Cushing Masonic Lodge #111 in 1949 earning his 32 degree at the Scottish Right in Guthrie. Mr. Fairley was a long time member of the First Christian Church of Cushing and Yale where he served as an Elder for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Myrna Fairley, a twin brother and sister Wilbur and Wilma Fairley, one brother James Fairley, one grandson, Scott A Wells and his son-in-law Joe N. Peery.
He is survived by his wife Marjorie of Atlanta, Ga., two daughters Beverly Peery of Oklahoma City, Cheryl Wells and husband Dale of Ardmore, Okla.; three step-children, Gary Nelson and his wife Virginia of Piney River, Va., Roger Nelson and his wife J0 Ann of Sand Springs, Okla., and Phyllis Nelson of Alpharetta, Ga. five grandchildren, Michael Peery, Kathy Powers and husband R.C. of Oklahoma City, Mark Peery and wife Debbie of Conway, Ark., Kent Peery of Houston, Texas, Dr. Kevin Wells and wife Amy of Ardmore, Okla. eleven great-grandchildren, Travis and Clint Peery, April LaNoy, Amber Mitchell, Lacie Burton, Laura, Amy, Matthew and Emily Peery, Gabnelle and Alexandra Wells. Seven great-great-grandchildren, Lukus and Caleb Peery, Kaitlyn, Kristin and Kyle LaNoy, Collin Burton and Morgan Mitchell. many nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive him.
Al was loved and respected by all his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by those whose lives he touched.
MRS. MYRNA JUNE FAIRLEY - Submitted by John Max Henderson, nephew of Myrna Copple Fairley
MYRNA FAIRLEY BURIED OKLAHOMA-----Myrna June (Mrs. A. V.) Fairley, 61 died Aug. 7, at the Stillwater Municipal Hospital.
Born June 14, 1915 at Sedan, she was the daughter of John A. and Lena Myrtle Copple.
Mrs. Fairley graduated from the Sedan high school. She married Al V. Fairley Feb. 13, 1932 at Kingfisher , Ok. They lived in Washington D. C, for four years before moving to Cushing in 1939, where they owned and operated the Fairley Funeral Home until 1965. In 1968 they moved to Yale and operated the Yale Funeral Home. They owned the A&M Shoe store for 14 months before Mrs. Fairley became ill in May.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Yale, a Past Worthy Matron of Ok. Eastern Star of Cushing, a member of the B. O. Chapter, P.E.O. of Yale, the Yale Study Club, a charter member of the Flying Needles Club and a member of the Yale Chamber of Commerce.
The survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Beverly (Mrs. Joe) Perry of Nicoma Park Ok., and Cheryl (Mrs. Dale) Wells of Yale, Ok.; four sisters, Meomia (Mrs. Cecil) Henderson of Dexter, Muriel (Mrs. George) Murrell of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Menifee Cullen of Arlington, Va,, and Mrs. Marjorie Nelson of Duncan, Ok.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. at Yale, Ok. Rev. Clayton Tinnel of Cushing and Mary Beth Sexton of Yale officiated. Interment was in the Lawson cemetery.
MRS. WANDA S. FALER
SEDAN - Wanda S. Faler, 60, of Sedan, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at the Sedan City Hospital.
She was born Nov. 16, 1945, in Kingston, Okla., to Milton and Velma (Peters) Turner. She grew up in the Kingston area where she received her education, graduating from Kingston High School. She moved to the Sedan area in 1972.
She married Jon Faler on April 22, 1975, in Miami, Okla. She worked for the Sedan schools for 26 years as a bus driver. She loved attending church in Sedan. She also enjoyed sewing, taking vacations, Indian Rendezvous, and especially children.
She is survived by her husband, Jon Faler of the home in Sedan; one daughter, Debra Stanton of Sedan; one son, Tony Faler of Sarcoxie, Mo.; two sisters, Joyce Beasley of Kingston, Okla., and Kay Clark of Sedan; and two grandchildren, Terry and Brandon Stanton of Sedan.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at 10 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Sedan with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.
Friends called on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, from 12 p.m. until 9p.m., at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan was in charge of arrangements.
MRS. EV J. FANNING
Eva Joelene Fanning, 82, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at her home in Ottawa.
She was born June 7, 1926, in Conway Springs, the daughter of William Alva and Farrell 0. (Wilkerson) Sedgwick. The family moved to the Melvern, Kan. community in April of 1931 where she attended and graduated from Melvern High School in 1944.
She married James Francis Fanning on June 4,1944. They had five children. After living in Melvern several years they moved to Edwardsville and then to Sedan where they lived for 14 years before moving to Augusta.
Joelene always loved children which led her to Augusta Head Start where she became a teacher. In 1979 she helped set up the Augusta Child Center where she served as director until her retirement in January of 1992.
After moving to Winfield to care for her new granddaughter, Joelene went to live with her son Kyle and his wife Janet in Oklahoma City due to health problems. In October of 1995 she moved back to Melvern, 40 years after she had left, where she enjoyed friends and relatives. In October of 2003 she moved to Ottawa to be closer to family.
She is survived by her sister, Daphne and her husband Paul Tompkins of Topeka; her children, Danny and his wife Lila Fanning of Seneca, Mo., Shirlene and her husband Ed Taylor of Ottawa, Jody and her husband Allen Sander of Bonner Springs, Dr. Kyle and his wife Dr. Janet Fanning of Norman, Okla. and Jim and his wife Nancy Fanning of Dexter. She had nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturaday, Feb. 14, at the Church of God in Melvern. Interment followed at the Melvern Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Melvern Church of God or the American Heart Association and sent in care of the VanArsdale Funeral Home, PO Box 43, Lebo, KS 66856.
MRS. NAOMI FARABI
Naomi (Thompson) Farabi, 88, of Pittsburg, died at 11:05 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee Mission.
She was born April 10, 1914 at Grenola to Charles D. and Bertha (Self) Thompson. In 1932, she graduated from Grenola High School, where she was active in basketball, softball and track.
She received her bachelor of science degree in English and Latin from Pittsburg State University in 1939. She was a class agent for her class.
On Dec. 29, 1939, she married Barney Farabi at Pittsburg. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1952.
Naomi taught at Cedar Vale, Macksville and Pittsburg High School. She taught English and remedial reading for 20 years at Pittsburg High School.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg for 60 years, the Friday Study Club, the Pittsburg State Alumni Association, Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority alumni and the Retired Teachers Association. She also served as an assistant for the Sunday School for two years. She was also a Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader.
She is survived by two sons, Steven Farabi and Terry Farabi, both of Overland Park, one daughter, Lana Lee Watson, Bellevue, Wash., one brother, Charles D. Thompson, Jr., Ukiab, Calif. and six grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Harold, Wayne and Lee Thompson and one sister, Gladys Mann.
Services were held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg, with the Rev. Thomas D. Sims conducting the services. Burial was in Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg. Arrangements were under the direction of the BathNaylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg.
MR. JOHN FARLEY
John Farley, aged colored resident of the county, died at his farm home on North Caney Wednesday, February 17th. He had been in failing health for a little over a year. He was a citizen of good character and had owned and resided on his North Caney farm for about forty years. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday, conducted by Rev. Jaa. Wilson. Interment was in Mount Vernon cemetery.
Surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Farley and a sister, Sarah Nave.
MRS. LUCY B. FARNER
Mrs. Fred Farner of Near Peru Succumbs
(By The Journal's Sedan Service)
Sedan, Jan. 16.— Mrs. Lucy Bell Farner, wife of Fred Farner, Peru, R. F. D. 1, died Saturday night at 10 o’clock in Mercy hospital at Independence, where she was taken last Thursday for treatment. The body was brought here Saturday night by the R. I. Buckles funeral home, while funeral services were conducted at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Elcado church, four miles southeast of Peru. by Rev. York of Chautauqua. Burial was in Elcado cemetery.
Mrs. Farner, who was 29 years of age, recently gave birth to a child. She also suffered from influenza and appendicitis and was in a critical condition when removed to the hospital. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons and three daughters, the eldest of whom is thirteen years, and by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kibler of the Peru vicinity.
MRS. PHYLLIS FARNER
Phyllis Farner, age 68, of Niotaze, Kan., passed away early Monday morning, Nov. 25, 2002, at her home in Niotaze.
Phyllis was born on Jan. 5, 1934, to Elmer and Freda M. (McKee) Adams in Tyro, Kan. She attended school and graduated from Copan High School. Phyllis met and later married Leonard Farner in Caney. She ran the Niotaze Post Office and Farner’s Grocery Store in Niotaze. She retired from the United States Postal Service on June 30, 2002. Phyllis served as the treasurer of the Niotaze Fire Department and treasurer of the Little Caney Township. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Niotaze.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Franklin D. Farner; and two brothers, Larry and Dennis Adams.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard, of the home; one son, Vance Farner and wife, Cammie, Niotaze; one daughter, Brenda Artherton and husband, Curtis, Niotaze; three grandchildren, Kristl Williams, Marty Jo Farner, Dustin Artherton, all of Niotaze; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Graves Memorial Chapel with Rev. Michael L. Morris officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Niotaze.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Niotaze Rural Fire Dept. or the Little Caney Township and can be left with the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Graves Funeral Home of Caney.
MR. BILL D. FARRIS
Bill Dwayne Farris, age 83, of Sedan, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Sedan City Hospital.
He was born June 15, 1928 in Sedan, the son of Leo Leonard Farris and Ethel Belle (Vanderhoot) Farris. He graduated from Sedan High School and then attended Kansas State University and Coffeyville Community College. He served in the United States Army in March of 1951 for three years.
He married Dolores June Montgomery on Nov. 21, 1956 at Independence and she survives at the home. Following their marriage, the couple made their home in Sedan where Mr. Farris worked for Sinclair Oil for eighteen years. In 1967 he went to work at the First National Bank of Sedan. He was cashier and Agriculture Representative and served on the Board of Directors until his retirement in 1998. Over the years he did some farming, raised cattle and took care of oil leases.
He was a member of the Epiphany Episcopal Church in Sedan. He served on the church vestry. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Sedan VFW and former member of the Sedan Country Club. He served as President of the Sedan Chamber of Commerce, President of the Sedan Booster Club, coached summer baseball and was involved in many community activities.
He is survived by his wife Dolores "Dee" Farris of the home; one son David L. Farris and wife Paula of Leawood; one daughter. Kimberly A. Baughman and husband Chad of Altamont; one brother, Harold Farris of Marion; six grandchildren, Logan, Lakyn, DeLaney, and Alexis Baughman, and Brent and Brooklyn Farris.
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 30. 2011 at the Epiphany Episcopal Church in Sedan with Father Marcus Cunningham officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
The family has suggested memorials to the Epiphany Episcopal Church and the Sedan City Hospital 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. WILMA J. FEELY
Wilma Junele "June" Feely, 84, of Topeka, previously of Winfield. passed away Thursday night, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment will be held at Cedar Vale Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m.
A memorial has been established in Mrs. Feely's name for the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
Contributions may be made thru the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.milesfuneralservice.com.
MRS. IRENE FERGUSON
Irene Ferguson, age 77, of Cedar Vale, Kansas, died Friday, February 9, 2001, at the Cedar Vale Hospital.
Irene was born August 10, 1923 in Sedan, Kansas. Her parents were John and Sofia (Lounsbury) Stafford. She married Cecil Ferguson on June 26, 1953 in Nowata, OK. He preceded her in death. She had lived the past 47 years in the Cedar Vale area. She was a Cook at several places, but spent the longest time at the Cedar Vale Hospital as Director of Housekeeping. She is survived by two sons, David Ferguson, Cedar Vale, KS and Donnie Ferguson, Knob Noster, MO and one stepson, Norlan Ferguson, McPherson, KS.
She was preceded in death by a son, Danny Ray Ferguson and a stepson, Bob Ferguson.
Services were held Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the Wheeler Funeral Home at 10:30 am. Interment was in the Cedar Vale Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with the Cedar Vale Hospital Activity Fund. Wheeler Funeral Home in Cedar Vale, KS was in charge of the arrangements.
MR. ALBERT P. FERRA
SEDAN, Kan. - Albert P. Ferra, 82, of Sedan passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at Sedan City Hospital in Sedan.
He was born March 28, 1923 at Jerome, Ariz., a small copper mining town, to John and Frances (Lopez) Ferra. He was the youngest of 10 children. When he was seven years old, his father died in a mining accident. After the accident, his mother moved the family to Phoenix, where he grew up and attended school.
Mr. Ferra was a World War II Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army 1943-1945. He served under Gen. George S. Patton and was involved in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received at Troyes, France.
In 1960, he married his wife, Shirley, and was a loving father to her four sons, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Al and Shirley retired from Hotel Management in 1962 and moved to Sedan.
He is also survived by one brother, George, one sister, Anne, and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at the Shelter House at Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. Post Home in Sedan. All Veterans are welcome.
The family requests memorials be made to Tallgrass Rural Health Clinic, 300 E. North St., Sedan, KS 67361 and memorials may be left with the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.
MRS. LILA E. FERRELL
Lila E. Ferrell, age 88, of Caney, Kansas, passed away early Friday morning, December 1, 2000, at the St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lila was born on May 17, 1912 in Tribune, Kansas to Perry Morgan and Olive (Knock) White. She was raised and educated in Angola, Altamont and Caney, Kansas. Lila married Clyde 0. Ferrell on January 1, 1933 in Caney. After their marriage, they farmed near Peru, Kansas. Clyde preceded her in death on November 28, 1984. Lila was a Homemaker and also a member of the Caney United Methodist Church, Garden Club, Priscilla Club, United Methodist Women, Extension Homemaker Unit, 4-H Leader and Recycled Teens.
Lila is survived by three sons, William (Bill) and his wife, Edith Ferrell of Caney, KS, Clark Ferrell of Independence, KS and Howard “Doc” Ferrell and his wife, Vicki of Caney, KS, two daughters, Mary and her husband, Mooney of rural Peru, KS and Sharon Roberts and her husband, Darrel of Mobile, AL, ten grandchildren, six step grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, ten step great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and two step great great grandchildren.
Lila was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde, her twin brother, Lyman, her parents. Perry and Olive, three other brothers, four sisters, one granddaughter and one step great grandson. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2000, at the Graves Memorial Chapel in Caney, KS. Rev. John Durham officiated. Burial followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan, KS.
The family has suggested memorial donations to the Caney United Methodist Church in Caney, KS. Donations may be left with the Graves Funeral Home in Caney.
He received his education from the Hewins school system and the Cedar Vale schools. He became accustomed to hard work at an early age by working as a ranch hand on many of the well known ranches in the area. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Kenneth Williams and W. F. Meisch and the Chautauqua County road system. He later became a rancher and never retired from his life as a cowboy.
He married Irene Oiler on Oct. 22, 1938. She preceded him in death after 47 years of marriage in 1985. He married Doris Jackson Feb. 16, 1991 in Dexter.
He was a member of the Hewins Church of Christ and served as a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and horseshoe pitching. He will be remembered for his ability to recall and relate events of his life in and around Hewins.
He is survived by his wife, Doris, of the home, daughter, Velma Kare, Brownsville, Texas, stepdaughters, Carol McLaughlin, Houston, Texas, Anita Utt, Cedar Vale, Tammy Kelly, Cedar Vale, Norma Ragan, Rowher, Ark., two grandchildren, David Bohannon and Danell Farlow, step grandchildren, Wyatt and Jennie Kelly, two great grandchildren, Ryan Fesler Bohannon and Megan Bohannon and a niece, Norma Jean Cole.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Norman, and a grandson, Donald Bohannon.
Services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 1:30p.m. at the Hewins Church of Christ. A memorial has been established with the Harry Hynes Hospice or Church of Christ.
MRS. VIANNA M. FESLER
Vianna Mae Fesler, age 101, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at the Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City, Mo.
She was born Oct. 13, 1906 to Ernest and Winifred May (Alton) Fittro in Sestes, Okla, She was the third of four children born to the union and was preceded in death by sisters, Sarah Swinney and Ila Fields and one brother Reynold Fittro. Her father remarried after Winifred's death, and one son, Otis E. Fittro was born to this union. Otis passed away in 1990.
She lived the majority of her life in Sedan. She moved from Sedan to Villa Ventura Independent Living Center in Kansas City, Mo., in 2000 and to her daughter's home in February of 2007, before moving to Timberlake Care Center until the tune of her death.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Everett Fesler in 1986.
She is survived by her only daughter, Margaret (Fesler) Ewing of Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren, Craig Ewing of Kansas City, Mo., Bart and his wife Ginny Ewing of Kansas City, Mo., Cynthia (Ewing) Winkleman and husband David of Katy, Texas, Kent Ewing and wife Mary of Hong Kong; seven great-grandchildren: Eric and Ryan Ewing of St. Louis, Mo., Ian and Hannah Ewing of Kansas City, Mo., Alex Winkleman of Katy, Texas, and Scott and Jackie Ewing of Hong Kong. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church. She was a 50 year plus member of the Vesper Chapter 148 Order and also a 50 year plus member of the American Legion Auxillary. She served as president of Sedan Ladies Organization of the Sedan Country Club for 5 years. She was a member of Alatea Study Club and served as president in 1992 and 1993.
She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed creating gifts for friends and family. She also enjoyed a good game of bridge and played weekly until her accidental fall in 2006.
The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice for their help and also Carl, Lisa, and Carol of Senior Helpers.
Friends may call Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 17-19, to sign the register book from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.
Church services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Sedan with Dr. J. Dean McNamara officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.
The family has suggested memorials to the First Baptist Church and those remembrances can be left at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361
To view the entire obituary online, visit www.dwbfh.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
Fiefield [sic] Dies
Friday Night, Feby. 17, 1905
Frederick Fiefield died at his home in North Peru last Friday night, his death being very sudden. He was born in Vermont in November, 1869[sic]?, he came to Kansas in 1874 and has lived here since.
The funeral services were held at the home in a tent Sunday a.m. at ten o'clock. Rev. Vaughn had charge of the services and the remains were laid to rest in the Peru cemetery.
From The Westmoreland Signal, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, Friday, March 3, 1905, page 8:
"F. B. Fifiled [sic], who died Peru, Chautauqua county, this week, was 94 years old and had lived in Kansas since 1874. Mr Fifield cast his first vote in New York in 1831, and one year later voted for Henry Clay for President against Andrew Jackson who was in that year elected for a second term, since then Mr. Fifield has voted for the following Presidential candidates: Harrison in 1836 and 1840; Henry Clay, 1844; Zachary Taylor, 1848; . . .[the list goes on]
Uncle Fred Fifield located in Spring Creek township upon arriving here in 1874, together with his wife and sons, Earl, Marvin and Elmer; and removed to Westmoreland in the early '80s. The wife died here, and after awhile he, with his son Elmer and family, removed to southern Kansas. He was born in November, 1810, which made him 94 years and 3 months old at the time of his death. He was a peculiar man; for instance, he thought that the drinking of water was simply a habit, and should be done away with for the good of the health. He declared to us just a short while before leaving here that 'I do not think I have drank a pint of water in eight years.' When asked as to how he got along on so small amount of liquid matter, replied that he drank a cup of tea at each meal and would not allow himself to drink between meals. Uncle Fred was a genial, whole-souled old man, without an enemy so far as we have knowledge and there are a lot of folks hereabouts who will learn of his death with profound sorrow.
MRS. BERTHA A. FILDES
Bertha Audine Fildes, age 85, of Arkansas City, Kansas, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Funeral services were scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home with Jesse Kindred officiating. Interment was held in the Riverview Cemetery.
Audine was born December 10, 1915 in Riverside, California, the daughter of Edgar and Minnie (Beck) Lawrence. She married Everett L. Fildes on April 12. 1930 in Sedan, KS. They lived in Hewins, Wauneta and Sedan, moving to Arkansas City in 1949. Everett preceded her in death on February5, 1982.
She is survived by two sons and their wives, Bob and Donna Fildes, Sedan. KS and Bill and Judy Fildes, Ponca City, OK, two brothers, Harold Lawrence, Wichita, KS and Lloyd Lawrence, Cedar Vale, KS, three grandchildren, six step grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.
Audine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Everett, two brothers, one sister, one grandson, one granddaughter and one great granddaughter.
Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City was in charge of the arrangements.
MR. DALE FILDES
WATERFORD, NJ - Dale “Speck” Fildes, age 82, died at his home in Waterford, NJ on May 24, 2003.
Mr. Fildes was born Sept. 13, 1920 to Jess and Lila Fildes. He attended school in Chautauqua County, Hewins and Sedan areas.
Survivors include one sister, Fern (Fildes) Burdett of Sedan and several nieces and nephews.
MRS. DONNA A. FILDES
Donna A. Fildes, age 79, of Sedan, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla.
She was born Dec. 2, 1930 in Elk City to Lawrence and Mary (Wiltfong) Smith. She lived in the Elk City area most of her childhood and attended school in Elk City.
On March 13, 1963 she married Bob Fildes in Miami, Okla. They made their home in Arkansas City until moving to Sedan in 1979.
She worked as a sales clerk at Duckwall's Retail Store in Sedan for the past five years until she was diagnosed with cancer.
She loved crocheting, doing bead work, QVC, and she also loved her flowers. She is survived by her husband Bob Fildes of the home in Sedan; three daughters, Donna and husband Johnie Kitterman of Winfield, Patricia and husband Ed Oyler of Independence, and Teresa and husband Tracy Williams of Sedan: three sons, Ron and wife Kay Lair of Augusta, Michael Lair of Chanute, and Richard and wife Jo Ann Lair of Independence; one sister, Linda and husband Charlie Haskin of Prewitt, N.M.; twelve grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Marcb 10, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Chautauqua Southern Baptist Church in Chautauqua, with Reverend Kevin Fogerty of the Chautauqua Southern Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.
The family has suggested memorials to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Cancer Foundation and may be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
To leave a message for the family please visit www.dwb-fh.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.
MR. HOWARD FILDES
SEDAN — Howard Dean Fildes, 74, of rural Sedan, died Monday evening, Jan. 13, 2003, in Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Mr. Fildes was born March 1, 1928 at Hewins, Kan. to Howard G. and Ina (Bennett) Fildes. When he was young, his family moved to Hartford, Ark., where he attended school, before moving to California when he was 15.
On Aug. 21, 1948, he married Betty Downey in Fillmore, Calif. Following their marriage, they made their home in the Fillmore area, where Mr. Fildes was involved in a farming and ranching operation. They moved to rural Sedan to make their home in 1981. Howard and Betty celebrated 54 years of marriage last August.
Mr. Fildes was a member of the Church of Christ in Sedan.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home, two sons, Darrell, Paso Robles, Calif., and Douglas, Sheridan, Wyo., two daughters, Deborah Hall, Libby, Mont. and Denise Fack, Sheridan, Wyo., three brothers, Adrian, Fillmore, Calif., Aaron, Hartford, Ark. and Bobby, Bakersfield, Calif., two sisters, Glenna Helms, Oxnard, Calif. and Mary Antunez, Santa Paula, Calif., six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, in the Church of Christ in Sedan. Private family burial services was in the Riley Cemetery east of Sedan.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan was in charge of the arrangements.
MRS. ANNA L. FINDLEY
WICHITA, Kan. - Anna Louise Findley, 91, of Wichita, passed away Friday evening, July 15, 2005, at Wesley Hospital. She was born on March 12, 1914, in McClave, Colo.
She graduated from Chautauqua High School. She entered the nursing profession and was an RN in Wichita for 35 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Elizabeth Findley and brother, Jim Findley. She is survived by one sister, Doris Jones, Borger, Texas and one sister-in-law, Lois Findley, Manhattan, Kan. and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2005, at All Saints Catholic Church, Wichita. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Monday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Moline, Kan. Arrangements were by DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt.
MRS. BLOSSOM D. FINE
Blossom D. Fine, age 94, of Sedan, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
She was born Nov. 11, 1914 in Rural Chautauqua County to Clarence and Nina (Leonard) Wallace. She grew up and attended the Fowler school south of Sedan until the eighth grade.
She married Ray Fine on Nov. 23,1932 in Independence. He preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 1980.
She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and working at the cemetery. She loved her cats and dogs.
She is survived by one son, Jim Fine and wife Janice of Sedan; one brother, Dale and wife Clara Belle Wallace of Sedan, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray; one son, Ray Fine Jr.; two brothers, Earl and Ray Fine and two sisters, Inez McAfee and Altie Thorn.
Gravesides services were held Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at the Greenwood Cemetery with Hospice Chaplain Mike Graham officiating.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361. To view the entire obituary online or to leave a message for the family, visit www.dwb-fh.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. JOHNNY E. FINNEY
Johnny E. Finney, age 76, passed away July 4, 2002 at his residence in Collinsville, Okla. He was born December 13, 1925 in Chautauqua, Kan. to Clarence Faye and Martha Myrtle Finney.
He served his country in the U. S. Army and retired from American Airlines.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Pearl, of the home, Ira Finney, Niotaze, Kan., daughters and son-in-laws, Debra and Larry Mason, Niotaze, and Donna and Steve Loffer, Owasso, Okla., brothers, Rollie G. Finney, Idaho, Kyle B. Finney, Niotaze, Kan., Harold E. Finney, Coffeyville, Kan., Gary L. Finney, Ft. Smith, Ark., Melvin R. Finney, Independence, Kan., Wesley D. Finney, Niotaze, Kan., Roy K. Finney, Manhattan, Kan., and Lyle D. Finney, Idaho; sisters, Alta Fuller, Collinsville, Okla., Mary McMurray, Duncan, Okla., Wanda Riley, Sedan, Kan. and Hilta Gurby, Nowata, Okla., seven grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Danny Merl Finney.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10,2002, at the Niotaze Fairview Cemetery in Niotaze, Kan. Services were under the direction of the Nick Reynolds Funeral Home in Collinsville, Okla.
MRS. EMMA L. FISH - Submitted by Patti Hilton
Mrs. E. I. Fish Claimed By Death Tuesday
Community Saddened By The Loss of Beloved Friend
Sedan and the entire community was deeply grieved over the death of Mrs. E. I. Fish who passed away Tuesday morning following an operation at a Winfield hospital.
Throughout the years her life had been so closely interwoven with all that was for the best interest of the town and the welfare of everyone, that her passing saddened those who had known and loved her.
Mrs. Fish had been in poor health for the past year and as she gradually became weaker an operation was deemed necessary as the remaining hope of saving her life.
Emma Lavina Liafe was born in Sedan on August 21, 1873 and lived all her life here. She attended the Sedan schools and graduated with the class of 1894 which was the fifth to graduate.
She was united in marriage on June 13, 1897 to E. I. Fish and to this union one son, Earl, was born.
Survivors include the husband, E. I. Fish, the son Earl who is associated with his father in the drug business, one grandson, Lt. Robert Fish now in U. S. Service in the army and stationed somewhere in Africa, a sister, Mrs. Dora Brewin of Meeker, Okla., and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
For almost half a century E. I. Fish has operated a Drug Store, on the corners of Main and Chautauqua streets and Mrs. Fish was always seen with him at their home two blocks south to which she had accompanied him when a bride and where they have since resided.
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ship in the Methodist church. Mrs. Fish was active in a number of organizations which included charter membership in chapter DC of P. E. O.; the American Legion Auxiliary; Coterie Study; Sunflower Club and the Rebekah Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday afternoon April 30 at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Moss, pastor of the Methodist church officiating.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemtery.
MR. EVERETT I. FISH - Submitted by Patti Hilton
LONGTIME BUSINESSMAN DIES FRIDAY
Everett I. Fish, 87, who had taken a prominent part in business and civic interests in Sedan for 64 years, died Friday morning in Sedan City Hospital. He was removed to the hospital Friday after he became ill.
Fish suffered a heart attack about five years ago, had recovered and still was able to drive his car and get down town daily until the first of the week. He had attended Methodist Church here Sunday. He had lived in Chautauqua County 76 years.
Services were held from the First Methodist church Monday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Craig officiated with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Baird Funeral home was in charge.
Fish is survived by a son, Earl S. Fish, Phoenix; a brother, H. O. Fish, Redfield, S. D.; a grandson, Robert I. Fish, Anaheim, Calif.
Following his birth at Mapleton, Minn., Aug. 4, 1870, his parents traveled considerably, finally settling in Texas for a time. They came from the Texas Panhandle to near Wauneta in 1882.
His mother and younger children rode in the wagon, it was recalled and Fish, his older brothers and sisters and father walked by the wagon the entire distance.
In 1889 Fish came to Sedan and enrolled in Sedan High School and worked in the Tulloss general store. He was graduated in 1891.
In 1891 he went to Lawrence and obtained his certificate in pharmacy in 1894, returning to Sedan to work for Dr. Cass in a drug store here.
In 1905 he bought the business and ran it there until 1921, when he built a building that housed the drug store, drygood store and barber shop.
In 1945 he sold the store to his son, Earl, who conducted the business for two years and then sold it in 1948 to John McKinnens, who has continued to operate the store.
The McKinnens moved into the Everett I. Fish home here, and have lived there since and have cared for Fish.
Fish and Emma Liafe were married June 13, 1897. She died in April, 1943.
In addition to being in business here and being a member of the chamber of commerce, Fish was an active worker in the Methodist Church. He was a trustee there.
MR. JAMES H. FISH - Submitted by Patti Hilton
James Harvey Fish was born Oct. 11, 1868, at Mapleton, Minn. And passed from this life at his farm home northwest of Sedan. Kansas, Tuesday evening, January 12, 1937. He did not quite reach his three score and ten years, as had been his desire.
James was the eldest son of Luke and Mary Ann Fish. His family was one of the early day settlers in the county. When he was eight years old his family moved to Maryland, then to Texas, and finally came to Wauneta, Kansas, at about Christmas time during the year 1882. The vicinity of Wauneta, was his home for fourteen years.
During early life he took up the pursuits of farming. He continued in this industry until his death. He was known as a very good farmer.
As a young man at Wauneta, Mr. Fish became convinced that preparation for the life to come was highly essential. He united with the Wauneta Methodist Protestant church and became determined that he would endeavor so to live that when death should come, he would be prepared. A neighbor has said, "If he was not prepared, it will certainly be too bad for the rest of us."
On May 31, 1936, after he was stricken with his fatal illness, he attended the Wauneta Sunday school and church services, as ever being desirous of being in the House of God, which meant so much to him. After his illness he was greatly missed from the services of the Sedan Methodist church of which he was an honored member at the of his death.
He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the Sedan Rebekah Chapter and the Encampment at Peru.
On February 2, 1919, he was united in marriage to Blanche Pollock. This union was more closely forged by the birth of two daughters, Lorraine and Betty. The wife and daughters are left to cherish fond memories of father.
Of a family of six brothers and one sister he is the second to die, his brother, Otto having been killed in a tornado at Manitou, N. D., on July 1, 1935.
The survivors members of his family are his twin sister, Mrs. Jane Butterfield of Sedan, Kansas, Everett of Sedan; Orlo of Elk Point, Canada; Horry of Redfield, S. C. ; and Hugh of Peru; half brothers, Francis Fish and Fordyce Fish of Warroad, Minnesota, and a half sister, Mrs. Ida Hostetter of Glenville, Minnesota.
Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church in Sedan Thursday afternoon, January 154th, conducted by Rev. H. C. Benton. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery with the burial service of the Odd Fellows order given at the grave.
Among relatives from out of town here to attend the funeral of James Fish last Thursday afternoon were Mrs. Ella Malone and Grover Dryden of Oklahoma City, Ed Dryden of Winfield, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Dryden of Moline, and Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Fish of Peru.
CARD OF THANKS
We sincerely appreciated the sympathy expressed in word and deed during the illness and following the death of our beloved relative, James Fish. The depression of a long illness was lightened by the kindly attention and acts of courteous sympathy on the part of his many friends and their sympathy extended after his death has lightened the burden of our sorrow. We wish also to extend grateful thanks for the beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. MARY A. FISH - Submitted by Patti Hilton
DEATH OF PIONEER LADY
Mrs. Mary Ann Fish Called to Her Eternal Reward
Mrs. Mary Ann Fish, well known a pioneer lady of the county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jane Butterfield, in Sedan, Thursday, January 3. She had been in her usual condition of health until a few days prior when she took influenza. No one thought but what she would recover until the day after the New Year, when it was noticed she was not so well. From this time on she grew worse until at 3:15 on the afternoon of January 3rd, the spirit of Mrs. Fish took its departure from this tabernacle of clay and winged its way to the Eternal City to await the resurrection of the just. She was aged 84 years, 8 months and 8 days.
Funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church in Sedan; Sunday afternoon, January 6, at 2:30, in charge of Rev. J. W. Campbell, assisted by Rev. L. E. Griffith. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mary Ann Harvey was born April 26, 1844, in Herkimer County, New York. When she was a small girl three years of age her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harvey, moved to Palmyra, Wisconsin. It was here that she grew to womanhood.
Miss Harvey was united in marriage to Mr. Luke M. Fish of Mapleton, Minnesota, on November 26, 1866. When she became the wife of Mr. Fish, she became the stepmother of seven children. They had born to their union seven children. It was her happy service, along with that of her husband, to see all of the fourteen little lives committed to their parenthood and care raised to be grown men and women.
In the year 1882 the family moved to Chautauqua County, Kansas, and went on a farm near Wauneta, where they lived until 1896, when they moved to Gravette, Arkansas. They lived at Gravette until the year 1910, when because of failing health, they came back to Chautauqua County to reside with their son, Mr. E. I. Fish of Sedan, Kansas.
Mrs. Fish's life was greatly saddened on September 19, 1916, at which time she lost her husband with whom she had toiled and sacrificed for nearly fifty years. She had been ailing at the time of Mr. Fish's death, with rheumatism. This lingering illness grew worse until she was compelled to take to her bed to which she was confined for about twelve years. During this time she had made her home with daughter, Mrs. Jane Butterfield, of Sedan, where she was a patient sufferer and where loving hands cared tenderly for her.
When a young woman she professed faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior and joined the United Brethren Church. As long as health permitted she was always active in church work. While living at Wauneta she taught a Sunday school class of boys at the Methodist church and it was her happy lot to live to see all the boys converted to the Christian faith. At the time of her death she was a member of the Methodist church of Sedan, Kansas.
MR. ROBERT FISH
Robert Fish, the son of a longtime Sedan pharmacist died recently.
Robert Irwin Fish, who grew up in Sedan and spent most of his lifetime working in retail and banking, had lived for many years in Eureka, Calif. He and his wife, Jeanne, spent most of their lives on the west coast following his service in the U.S. Army during W.W.II.
His parents were Earl and Verne Fish who operated a pharmacy in Sedan in the well-known Fish building which remains a landmark property today. His grandfather, Everett Fish, also was a Sedan pharmacist.
Robert Fish was 89. No funeral service was held.
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MR. DONALD E. FISHER
WICHITA, Kan. - Donald E. Fisher, age 86, retired Broker/Realtor for Savage, Inc., retired insurance adjuster for GMAC and former Beechcraft employee, died Saturday, Jan. 15,2005. He was born in Cedar Vale, Kan.
Services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Wichita.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Mary Fisher, his wife, Jessie, brother, Francis, sister, Kathryn, daughter, Kathy Kricensky and grandson, Jeffery Gilbert.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Greg Gilbert Wichita Kan., a brother, Robert, Wichita and two grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with the Donald E. Fisher Memorial, c/o First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202.
MR. CHESTER W. FISHER
Chester Will Fisher passed away on March 30, 2011, at his home in rural Chautauqua County, near Sedan. He was 82 years old, and is survived by his wife Margaret and four of their five children, Charlene Butler, Eldon Fisher, Sandra Wolfe, and Betty Jean Exley. Marilyn Fisher preceded her father in death.
Chester was one of six children and his siblings were Jack P. Fisher, H. Leroy Fisher (deceased), Effie D. Birch, Reba Lee Mooney, and Kenneth Joe Fisher (deceased). Chester also had eight grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. The grandchildren are as follows: Brian J. Butler, Shawn Butler, Krista Butler, Michelle Wolfe, Shelly Reding, Darnon Wolfe, Melanie Wolfe, and Stacey Exley Great Granchildren are: Tommy Butler, Lee Butler, Georgann Butler, Taylor Butler, Evan Butler, Ryder Reding, Ashley Wolfe, Haze Wolfe, Josiah Wolfe, and Jerzie Abel.
Chester Will Fisher was born April 2, 1928, on the Fisher ranch in Stanley, N.M. He was raised in New Mexico, but also attended Adventist schools in Lincoln, Neb., and Keene, Texas. While he was at Keene, he decided to ask Margaret Fay Garner to become his wife, and they were married on Oct. 18, 1948 at her parent's home in Elida, N.M.
In February of 1951 Chester's parents, Chester Jackson Fisher and Rebecca Fisher, moved to Chautauqua County. Chester Will (Chet) and his wife, Margaret, moved with the elder Fishers and purchased the old Spencer place in the Hale community from John Hobbs. The Fisher's have lived in that location for the last 60 years.
Chester was a lifelong rancher, who loved the outdoors. He was a real cowboy, one of the old school type who did things a certain way for a reason, not because it was the latest fad. He loved the breeze blowing in his face early in the morning, a good horse that bucked for 10 minutes before you rode off to round up cattle, and a pair of handmade boots that fit just right. If there was a rodeo anywhere in the area, he was going to be there if at all possible. He loved wild cow milking, and other crazy events that usually ended up with someone having cracked ribs. He was one of the original stockholders in the Sedan Roundup Club, and has served as President of the organization. In his younger years he served as a County Extension Board member, and was honored with a soil conservation award in the 1970's.
It almost goes without saying that he loved his family, and he loved the Lord. Chester helped to build the Sedan Seventh Day Adventist Church in the early 1970's and has remained a member to this day. He served as church elder for almost 40 years, and supported the church in any way he could. He sent his children to attend Enterprise Academy, as well as Christian summer camps, like Broken Arrow Ranch, and supported those institutions throughout his life. The evidence of his Christian faith was shown in the way he lived his life.
Always ready to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors, often going out of his way to offer assistance before it was needed or asked for, and practicing an open door policy for those who needed a place to stay, or a job for the summer. His home was a constant hub of activity for a large extended family and their friends, and he loved having everyone over to play games, swim, or go coyote hunting.
Chester was a special individual who endeavored to enjoy each da6y to the fullest. Ranch life is filled with hours of hard in all types of weather, and it takes a certain type of person to live that lifestyle. Chester always worked hard, but he played just as hard as he worked. He loved pranks, and was constantly teasing or playing jokes. He believed that each day you made a choice whether to enjoy your day, or have a bad day. Having a sense of humor about everything made life better for you and others around you as well.
Chester just seemed to have that special something that brought out the best in people. You wanted to be a better person when you were around him. He expected you to exhibit good character, high morals, and ethics, and no one wanted to let him down. Family was very important to Chester and he constantly planned picnics, vacations at the lake, and various holiday events as an excuse to invite all his relatives and friends to come join in the fun. Weekends at his house were filled with big meals, lots of company, cards or board games, and traipsing out to the barn to care for the animals. Everyone pitched in to finish the day's work so that the fun could begin. Summertime was a great excuse to play hide-and-seek, and anyone from two years old to seventy could be seen scampering around the large yard and orchard hiding and laughing well into the night. Or loading up piles of "floaties" for a late day swim in the pond. Dragging a hunch of screaming kids around the lake behind his boat was always a highlight of summer activities, and Chester would laugh loudly every time he threw them off the tube, saucer, or water ski's.
Wintertime was a good excuse to drag out the old car hood and hook it up behind the tractor, pickup, or four wheeler in later years. Those who rode in the hood can tell you there is nothing like being flipped out into a snow drift at 40 miles an hour!
As we share remembrances in honor of Chester's memory there seems to be one statement that is repeated over and over, "I can still hear Chester laughing!" What a wonderful legacy to leave for those who knew and loved him.
Church services were held at Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Sedan with Pastor Jeff Jorgensen officiating. Burial followed at the Hale Cemetery in Hale.
The family has suggested memorials to the Broken Arrow Ranch Youth Camp or the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and they can be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
To leave a message for the family please go to www.dwbfh. com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. EDGAR J. FISHER
Edgar Joseph Fisher, son of James L. and Mary Fisher, was born January 12, 1881; on Spring River near Gulena, Cherokee County, Kansas. He came to Chautauqua county with his parents when about twelve years at age, where the family located on what is known as the old home farm eight miles east of Cedar Vale. Edgar J. graduated from the common schools of Chautauqua county and the Cedar Vale school in 1898. He attended the Kansas State Normal School at Emporia Kansas and afterward taught four terms in the schools of Chautauqua county.
He was married to Mary Annice Tayler, November 24, 1910 and to this union were born the following children; Francis E. Fisher, Harriet Kathryn Fisher, Donald Edgar Fisher and Robert Flint Fisher, all of Sedan, Kansas.
At the age of twenty-eight years he was elected to the Kansas legislature from the Forty-ninth District of Kansas, where he served during, the sessions of 1907 and 1909.
He moved from his farm into Cedar Vale in 1912, where he engaged in the insurance and real estate business and served for twelve years as member of the Cedar Vale school board.
He was again elected to the Legislature and served during the 1925 and 1927 sessions, making a total of four terms in the Legislature.
He studied law for a number of years under the late J. A. Ferrell and was admitted to the bar in 1925, and practiced at the Chautauqua County Bar ever since. He was nominated on the Republican ticket as candidate for County Attorney at the Primary Election held August 4th 1936.
He opened a law and insurance Office in Sedan about ten years ago, and moved his family here in 1933. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church when a young man, and attended regularly.
Edgar J. FIsher was a devoted husband and father. He possessed a kindly sunny disposition and was a good friend and neighber.
On Fnday, August 7th, be suffered a stroke of paralysis, but said nothing about it, and his family did not learn of his condition until the following day, when he agreed to go to the hospital, and was taken to St. Mary’s hospital at Winfield Kansas, where he gradually became worse, and passed away Thursday morning, August 13th, 1936 at 7:30 a.m. at the age of 55 years, 7 months and 1 day.
Besides his immediate family, he leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Bessie Buchele of Cedar Vale, George L. Fisher of Millville, Florida, John L. Fisher, Cedar Vale, Mrs. Lillie M. Glockner Arcadia, Florida, Mrs. Maude K. Stannard, Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. Grace M. Lindstrum, Triplett, Missouri, Mrs. Anna M. Leonard, Parson. Another sister Lucretia M. Fisher passed away in 1924.
MR. JACKSON P. FISHER
Jackson Patton Fisher, age 92, of Sedan, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Sedan City Hospital in Sedan.
He was born April 21, 1919 in Slick, Oklahoma to C.J. and Rebecca (Vineyard) Fisher. He grew up in Stanley, New Mexico graduating from Stanley High School. After high school he attended Southwestern Junior College.
On June 5, 1940 he married Jessie Helen Watson in Las Vegas, New Mexico. They lived in numerous locations before moving to Ooltewah, Tennessee and then moving to the rural Sedan area in 1982. He worked as a mechanic, cabinetry, and also was a plumber.
He was preceded in death by his wife Helen on September 7, 1997.
He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Sedan. He also enjoyed his grandkids, woodworking, and loved to work on cars.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and three brothers.
He is survived by two daughters, Peggy Ann Fisher of Coos Bay, Oregon and Patti Ruth Milliken of Palermo, Maine; two sisters, Reba Mooney of Augusta, Kansas and Effie Birch of Chanute, Kansas; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Sedan. Inurnment will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.
The family has suggested memorials to the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Sedan. Those remembrances can be left 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 arrangementgs.
MR. JAMIE J. FISHER
Jamie John Fisher, 36, a resident of Bartlesville, Okla., died on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in the Jane Phillips Medical Center.
Jamie John Fisher was born on Aug. 26, 1975 in Sedan and then attended Sedan and Cedar Vale Schools.
Visitation for Jamie will be held at the Davis Family Funeral Home on Tuesday from 1-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, in the United Methodist Church, Wauneta. Rev. Jerry Bever will be the officiant. Interment will follow in the Round Mound Cemetery, rural Wauneta.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Family Funeral Home.
The service will be held Wednesday, July 3, at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Wichita.
Survivors include her husband, Donald, of the home, a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Greg Gilbert and grandchildren, Matthew Gilbert and Jennifer Gilbert. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Ann Kricensky.
A memorial has been established with the First United Methodist Church , 330 North Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202.
MRS. MARY ANNICE FISHER - Submitted by Linda Gilbert
Mrs. Annice Fisher, 85, 1440 Eden court, died early today at a local hospital after a long illness.
She was born March 26, 1893, at Dexter. She attended the schools at Dexter and Winfield. She had been a resident at Cedar Vale and Sedan before moving to Topeka in 1960.
She had been employed by Sedan Public Schools for 14 years prior to moving to Topeka.
She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge at Sedan and Central Congregational Church where she was a member of Group 11, the women’s group and the keenager’s group. She was also a former member of First United Methodist Church and the women’s auxiliary of American Legion, both at Sedan. She was married to Edgar J. Fisher on Nov. 24, 1910, at Wauneta. Mr. Fisher was a former state representative from Chautauqua County from 1907 to 1910 and again from 1925 to 1928. He died Aug. 13, 1936.
A son, Francis E. Fisher, also preceded her in death on June 6, 1950.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Fisher, at home; two sons, Donald Fisher and Robert Fisher, both of Wichita; and two granddaughters.
Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Ozro Cemetery at Hewins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 1602 E. Waterman, Wichita, 67211
MRS. MARY E. FISHER
ARKANSAS CITY - Mary Ellen Fisher of Arkansas City, Kan. died Saturday, Oct. 9,2004, at her residence.
Funeral services were scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004 at the Rint-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas City. Jess Fisher, a grandson, officiated. Interment followed in the Hope Cemetery.
Mary was born Feb. 18, 1910 to Olive S. and Martishia E. (Jerome) Graham in Hardy, Okla. She attended school at Hardy, where her family farmed, until the eighth grade.
On Jan. 2, 1929, she marned Irbra Mills in Newkirk, Okla. Irbra was accidentally killed on Nov. 22, 1941. During their marriage, they had five children. After his death, Mary moved to Arkansas and married the late John Lynn Fisher on March 30, 1947 in Wichita, Kan. Twins were born of this marriage. John passed away on April 2, 1985.
Mary was a mother and a homemaker her entire life and raised a niece, Mary Lee Alice (Graham) Reed and Hoyd Dale Graham, a nephew of Bill Graham.
Mary was baptized into the Baptist Church at the age of 14. Mary’s hobbies included cooking and baking. She enjoyed trying new recipes and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Anna May Wilkinson, Jimmie W. Mills, Gilbert W. Mills, all of Arkansas City, Billy W. Mills, Winnie, Texas, Elizabeth J. Fntchey, Elgin, Kan., John E. Fisher, Arkansas City and Bessie E. Stewart, Silverdale, Kan., several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, granddaughter, Mary E. Mills and great grandson, Blade M. Folk.
A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City was in charge of the arrangements.
MRS. PHYLLIS F. FISHER
Phyllis Frances (Whitaker) Fisher, 90, of Conway Springs, Kan., died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011.
Mrs. Fisher was a long time resident of the Grafton Community and retired from the Sedan City Hospital business office.
She was born at Manhattan. Kan., to Neola (Baldwin) and James Whitaker on Feb. 18, 1921. Mrs. Fisher was a graduate of Emporia High School and Wichita Business College.
She married Noble C. Fisher at Hiawatha, Kan,, on May 30, 1949. Her children, daughter, Susan and Jerry Elscott of Wichita, son, David Fisher of Conway Springs and brother, Wayne Whitaker of Emporia, all survive.
Mrs. Fisher had been a resident of Conway Springs for the past 15 years.
Memorial, services will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 at the Conway Springs Christian Church.
A memorial has been established in her name with the Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy Fund, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202.
To sign a guest book or leave a condolence for the family, go to wwvv.cochranmortuary.com.
MRS. PHYLLIS F. FISHER
Phyllis Frances (Whitaker) Fisher, 90, of Conway Springs, Kan., died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011.
Mrs. Fisher was a long time resident of the Grafton Community and retired from the Sedan City Hospital business office.
She was born at Manhattan. Kan., to Neola (Baldwin) and James Whitaker on Feb. 18, 1921. Mrs. Fisher was a graduate of Emporia High School and Wichita Business College.
She married Noble C. Fisher at Hiawatha, Kan,, on May 30, 1949. Her children, daughter, Susan and Jerry Elscott of Wichita, son, David Fisher of Conway Springs and brother, Wayne Whitaker of Emporia, all survive.
Mrs. Fisher had been a resident of Conway Springs for the past 15 years.
Memorial, services will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 at the Conway Springs Christian Church.
A memorial has been established in her name with the Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy Fund, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202.
To sign a guest book or leave a condolence for the family, go to wwvv.cochranmortuary.com.
MRS. SHIRLEY A. FISCHER
Shirley Ann Fischer, 70, of Cisco, Texas, died Aug. 17, 2011, after a battle with cancer.
She was born in Independence on Dec. 23, 1940, to Henery and Pearlena Shull. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and enjoyed taking care of others as a home care provider. She married Don Fischer on April 11, 1959, in Independence. They were married 52 years. He survives.
Shirley is also survived by her sons, Richard Fischer and his wife, Phylis Woods of Cisco, and William (Bill) Fischer and his wife, April of Gorman, Texas; her daughters. Sue Ann Carter of St. Louis, Mo., and Annette Wright and her husband, C.D. of Abilene, Texas; 14 grandkids and nine great -grandkids; her brothers, Jack and his wife Carol, Roy Shull, and Virgil Shull and his wife Willa Bea all of Sedan; her sisters Patricia and her husband Ed Capansky of Wichita, and Nora Mae Myers of Sedan.
Her parents, her brothers Dean Shull and Larry Shull, and her sister, Artie Irene preceded her in death.
A graveside service was held Aug. 20. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society.
MR. WILLIAM FISHER - Submitted by Curtis Huffman
WILLIAM FISHER DEAD.
Mr. William Fisher, a resident of Round Mound Community northwest of Sedan, Kansas, Chautauqua County, was born in Toledo, Ohio, April 26, 1854, and departed this life at the home of his sister, Mrs. Caroline Leniton, near Wauneta, on November 7th, 1930, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 11 days. The deceased had lived in this county about 25 years at the time of his death.
The funeral service was conducted at the Round Mound church Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, the Rev. J. W. Campbell, pastor of the Methodist church of Sedan, in charge and interment was in the Round Mound cemetery.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carolina Leniton of near Wauneta, Kansas, and Miss Louise Fisher of Topeka, Kansas, other relatives and many friends.
The sisters have the continued sympathy and prayers of their many friends in the loss they have sustained in the death of their brother.
MRS. VERA FISKE
OLATHE - Vera (Boone) Fiske, 88, of Olathe, Kan., formerly of Winfield, Kan., passed away on Wednesday morning, May 21, 2003, at Cedar Vale Village in Olathe.
Born on March 11, 1915 in Neal, Kan., she was the daughter of Fred E. and Lula (Richardson) Boone. In 1916, the family moved to Eureka, where she was raised and received her education. She graduated from Eureka High School in 1933.
She was united in marriage to William Henry “Bill” Fiske, Jr., on Oct. 10, 1936 in Wichita. The couple moved to Sedan in 1939. In January 1942, the couple moved to Winfield, where they made their home. During WW II, she worked at Strother Field as an administrative assistant. In 1961, she began working at Binney and Smith in Winfield, where she was the plant manager’s secretary. In 1967, she began employment at First Community Federal Savings and Loan, where she retired in 1977. Mr. Fiske preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 2001 and she moved to Olathe to be closer to her family.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the PEO, both in Winfield. Her hobbies included her family and friends, golf, bridge and reading and reviewing books.
Her family includes her son, Richard “Rick” Fiske and wife, Karen, Olathe, Kan. and her granddaughter, Suzanne Fiske, Olathe, Kan. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Rod Fiske, one brother and three sisters.
Graveside memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at Highland Cemetery in Winfield.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made in Mrs. Fiske’s name to the First Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be made through the church or the funeral home.
Miles Funeral Service in Winfield was in charge of the services.
MR. SAMUEL W. FITTRO - Submitted by Randy N. Rose
Samuel W. Fittro was born in Licken Co., Ohio, April 3, 1830. He moved with his parents to Louisiana Co., Iowa, at which place he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ireland in 1851, at which time he moved to Decatur Co. To this union were born eight children, four sons and four daughters, of whom four are now living. They are John, Mrs. Julla A. Bryor,, Mrs. Joseph Briley of Skiatook and Mrs. Alice Jackson. His wife died March 19, 1864.
He was again united in marriage to Mrs. Sarah McCartney of Garden Grove, Iowa, March 25, 1866. To this union six children were born, four sons and two daughters, of whom four sons still survive him: Chester B. Charles W. and Earnest W. all of Cedar Vale.
He united with the M. E. church in Kellerton, Iowa, in the year 1880. He moved with his family to Kansas in 1909, which has been his home continuously since. His wife died March 31, 1915, and he soon followed her, passing away Nov. 12. 1915 aged 85 years, 7 months and 9 days.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Nov. 13, 1915, Rev. Kramer officiating, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Cedar Vale cemetery.
MRS. SARAH FITTRO - Submitted by Randy N. Rose
Sarah Burkett was born in Putman Co. Ind., Oct. 6, 1838, and died at her home in Cedar Vale, Kans., Mar. 31, 1915, aged 76 years, 5 months and 25 days.
She was united in marriage, to Andrew J. McCartney in Decatur Co., Ia., Dec. 16, 1865. To thia, union five, children: were born, three sons and two daughters, Joseph E. of Herrington, N. M. being the only one to survive her. Mr. McCartney died in Mar., 1864. She was united in marriage to S. W. Fittro in Decatur Co., Iowa Mar. 25, 1866.
To this union six children were born; three of whom survive her, Chester B., Charley W. and Earnest W., besides the husband and children mentioned, she leaves one brother, R. F. Burkett and one half brother, Elija Cole.
She united with the M. E. church In 1882. She came to Cedar Vale in Jan., 1910 and has lived here since. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Kramer at the home and the remains laid to rest in the local cemetery.
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