CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY OBITUARIES
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MRS. ELLEN MEACHAM

Ellen Meacham, 68, died Sept. 16, 2002 at her home in Burrton, Kan. She was born Dec. 6, 1933, at Sedan, the daughter of Lee Roy and Effie Ellen Jones.

She was preceded in death by a son, Eddie, and a daughter, Debbie, her mother and father, six brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Meacham, two sons, Jim Wright and Mike Meacham, Burrton, two daughters, Barbara Wright, Burtton, Patty Critchfield, Moundridge, twin sister, Helen Weikal, Kingman, nine grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.

Ellen graduated in 1952 at Medicine Lodge, Kan,. and was a former Kingman resident. She was a retired CNA at Haistead Hospital.

Services were at 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at Medora Community Bible Church. Burial was at Burrton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Medora Community Bible Church or Child Evangelism Fellowship in care of Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, 300 E. 30th, Hutchinson, KS 67502.

MR. GEORGE MICHAEL MEACHAM - Submitted by Ilene Mullendore Butler

Meacham Rites Held Sunday At Baird Chapel
Funeral services were held at the Baird Chapel at three o'clock Sunday afternoon for George Michael Meacham, who died Sept. 1, at his home near Sedan. Rev. Joe Samuels officiated at the services.

A quartet composed of Mary Sallee, Janol Lee Shannon, Lyle Sallee and Ralph Faqua sang"The Old Rugged Cross", "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere", and "Sometimes we'll Understand", Patricia Keck was accompanist. Pall bearers were Otto Martin Grover, Richard, Harry Smart, Everett Short, Ray Mullendore, and John Alford. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

George, the son of James & Susan Meacham, was born Jan. 19, 1872, in Sagamon County, near Waverly, Ill. He came with his parents to Kansas when he was 12 years old and has resided in Chautauqua County since that time.

He was united in marriage to Anna Friddle of Sedan on March 21, 1897. To this union seven children were born, one son Ivan, preceding him in death.

Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Stephenson, Sedan, Mrs. Madge Ausmus and Mrs. Vesta Nobles, Lamar, CO, Mrs. Flossie Mobley, Hayward, CA. ; two sons, Herbert of Sedan and George Jr., of Benton, IL,eight grand children: A sister Mrs. Hettie Houser of Bartlesville, a brother Bert of Sedan, and a half brother, Frank Maddox, of Crabtree, OR.

He was engaged in farming and oil field work most of his life having retired only last winter. He resided in the Caney Valley Community with his family for the past 35 years. He was very active in the community affairs and held offices in most organizations pertaining to the betterment of the community.

Out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. & Mrs. Kay Ausmus and sons and Mrs. Vesta Nobles and daughter of Lamar, CO; Mrs. Sam Mobley & daughter Sandra, Sgt. & Mrs Bert Berle Mobley of Hayward, CA.; Earl Kenneth Mobley of WA, George Meacham Jr., of Benton, IL, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Houser, Mrs. Orval Lair, Mrs. Elbert Lair and Charles Houser of Bartlesville; Mr. & Mrs. John Maddox of Wichita; Mr. & Mrs. John Allison & Mr. & Mrs. Tom Lacy of Severy; Arthur Allison of Howard; Mrs. Lena Ferguson, Phillips, TX; Otto Lamb Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lamb, Mr. & Mrs. Merlin Montgomery and son of Breckenridge, TX. Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Straight of Fredonia and Mr. & Mrs. Bob Weger, Stillwater, OK.

Dalena was born June 12, 1923, in the Bee Creek area of Chautauqua County to Ethan and Elsie (Brown) Long. She received her education at the Lone Cherry School.

On Sept. 25, 1946, Dalena married Leonard Meadows in Fredonia. They were later divorced. From this union two sons were born, Robert “Bob” Meadows of rural Independence and Dean Meadows of rural Elk City.

In her early years, she worked as a switchboard operator in Havana, Kan. She also helped her parents on the farm, especially when they were making sorghum. Later in life, she was sort of a jack of all trades. She raised hogs, mowed cemeteries, dug graves and tore down houses.

In the late 1970’s, she moved to Oak Valley, Kan., then returned to the Lone Cherry area in 1987.

Besides the two sons, she is survived by a brother, Edward Long, rural Chautauqua; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Graves Memorial Chapel in Caney with Pastor Mike Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Havana Cemetery under the direction of the Graves Funeral Home.

The family has suggested memorials to AWOL of Independence and contributions may be left at the Graves Funeral Home.

MR. E. DWAYNE MEADOWS

E. Dwayne Meadows, 84, of Iola, Kansas, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at the Allen County Hospital.

Dwayne was born December 5, 1927, at Peru, Kansas, the son of Ernest Ralph and Verna Naomia (Brown) Meadows. He attended school in Peru and graduated from Sedan High School, then took business courses at Independence Community College. He did public accounting for many years as well as managing car washes.

On December 31, 1948, Dwayne married Elsie Robison and they lived in southeast Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma where they reared their five children.

He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and Allen County Country Club. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge.

On October 1, 1999, he married Betty Grundy Johnson in Sedan where they lived for seven years before moving to Iola. They spent several winters in south Texas where they enjoyed golfing. Golfing was his passion, and he played twelve years after retirement in the Southeast Kansas Senior Men’s tournaments. Survivors include his wife Betty Meadows of the home: Two sons: Mike Meadows of Columbus, KS, and Kelley Meadows and wife, Ellen of Joplin, MO.; Three daughters: Vickie Brammer, Santa Ana, CA, Rory Meadows of Gold Beach, OR, and Deirdre Oliver and husband, Howard of Gold Beach, OR.; One step-son, Robert Johnson of Lake Lotawana, MO.; One brother, Charles Meadows & wife, Jane of Sedan, KS.; Two sisters, Charlene Chamberlain & husband, Bob of Rogers, AR and Margaret McAfee & husband, Kent of Del City, OK., plus a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Cary Mae Lesslie.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 26, 2011, at the Sedan United Methodist Church with burial following at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.

Memorials are suggested to the Sedan United Methodist Church or Allen County Country Club Youth Clinic.

Memorial gifts may be left with either the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, or the David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan.

MR. ERNEST MEADOWS - Submitted by Ilene Mullendore Butler

Funeral services for Ernest Meadows will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Graves-Baird Chapel. Meadows died Tuesday at 5:40 p.m. He has been in ill, health for several months.

Mr. Meadows was born in 1909 to Williams A. and Caroline Meadows. He was one of nine children. He married Verna Naomia Brown and they had five children, Ernest Dwayne, Charlene, Cary Mae, Margaret Maxine and Charles Arthur. Meadows served several terms as Sedan’s mayor and was active in the Masonic lodge.

MR. LEWIS WILLIAM MEADOWS - Submitted by Ilene Mullendore Butler

Lewis William Meadows, 77, of Niotaze, died Friday night (April 8, 1994) in Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan.

He was born January 11, 1917, in Monett, Kansas, to Vilas R. and Clara L. (Morton) Meadows. He lived in the Niotaze area all of his life.

He attended school in Niotaze and then worked on the family farm with his parents.

Mr. Meadows was a member of the Niotaze United Methodist Church.

He is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery in Niotaze. Friends may call at the Graves Funeral Home of Caney until 8:00 p.m. tonight and on Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Graves Funeral Home of Caney is in charge of arrangements.

MISS WILMA J. MEACHAM

Wilma Jean Meacham, 77, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility in Frontenac, Kan.

She was born Dec. 6, 1931 in Sedan, where she grew up and attended elementary and high school.

Wilma later devoted her life to working in the medical industry as she loved caring for and helping people. She earned her degree at Pittsburg State University. She cared for the residents of Sunset Manor for 15 years before retiring. She later became a resident and received the same wonderful. Loving care.

She was preceded in death by her mother Leola Willoughby. She is survived by her brother Bill Meacham of Burrton, Kan., four nieces, four nephews, eight great-nieces and nephews and seven great-great-nieces and nephews.

There will be a private graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan later in the week.

Condolences can be sent to www.friskelfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions can be made to the Sunset Manor Nursing Home, memorials can be brought by or mailed to Friskel Funeral Home P.O. Box 907 Frontenac, KS 66763.

MRS. SARAH MEEGAN - Submitted by Kris Tyler

SARAH MEEGAN
DIED-At the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Larkin, at Moline, on Sunday morning, July 15, 1894, Mrs. Sarah Meegan. "Grandma" Meegan as she was known here, has been in a feeble position for over a year. About the first of July she recovered so as to be able to get out and the boys concluded it would be beneficial to her to take a trip to her daughter at Moline. It, however, proved too much for her feeble physical condidtion and she took down and gradually grew worse until Sunday when she died. The remains were laid to rest in the old Boston cemetery on Monday. Mrs. Meegan was highly respected by all who knew her and she leaves a large family consisting of five sons and five daughters who have grown up to manhood and womanhood and are all highly respected citizens.

[Note:In the 1880 census, the Meegan family was living in Caneyville Twp, Chautauqua Co, KS

Death Summons for Mrs. Isabel Meehan
Mrs. Isabel Meehan, who has resided on Fly Creek for many years passed away at 6:30 February 7th. She became ill last Wednesday, which developed into pneumonia. She was 83 years old and had enjoyed good health until her final illness. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ida Marshall and a son, Harry Meehan and a granddaughter, Faith Marshall and numerous friends to mourn her departure. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the Buckles Funeral home this Thursday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Edwin G. Michael. Interment was in Monett cemetery.

Deceased was born near Elmira, New York on October 7th, 1849, the daughter of Geo. and Mary Hanford. Her early life was spent in Kansas. She was married to Daniel Meehan on April 26th, 1886. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago, since which time she has made her home with her son, Harry, on the old family homestead where she had resided for the past 32 years.

MR. KOSSUTH S. MEEK - Submitted by anonymous

Funeral Services For Kossuth S. Meek Friday at Chautauqua

Funeral services for Kossuth S. Meek will be held Friday, Jan. 19, at the Baptist Church at Chautauqua at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Jonnie Ray officiating. Meek died Jan. 15, at his home near Chautauqua.

He is survived by his wife, Ticy, three sons, Virgil and Orville of the home and Capt. Lewis Meek, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, two grandsons, Larry and Roger Meek, five brothers, H. B. Meek of Grenola, Burl of Lamar, Colo., F. W. Gainsville, Tex., H. W. and Clyde of Porterville, Calif., three sisters Mrs. Pearl Quillin, Porterville, Calif., Mrs. Cora Cook, Temple City, Calif., and Mrs. Lessie Daniel, Canton, Okla.

Interment will be in Chautauqua cemetery.

MRS. NAOMI MEEK

Naomi Meek, age 89, of Sedan, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 at the Sedan City Hospital in Sedan.

She was born on January 30, 1921 in Sedan to Oscar and Martha (Wendt) Stephens. She grew up in Sedan and graduated from Sedan High School.

On Dec. 31, 1967 she married Virgil Meek in Sedan. They made their home near Chautauqua until he preceded her in death on July 4, 1986.

She worked as a Nurse's Aide at the Cedar Vale Hospital for Dr. Hayes for 28 years.

She was a member of the Church of Christ in Sedan. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and gardening.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews and some really special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers, and three sisters.

Church services were held Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at the Church of Christ in Sedan with Joe Thomas officiating. Burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Chautauqua.

The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Pleasant Valley Manor Van Fund and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.

MRS. SUSAN MEDILL

Susan Medill, 59, of Sedan, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in her home.

She was born May 7, 1943, in Cedar Vale to Wayne and Edith (Casement) Brooke. She grew up and attended school in Sedan, graduating from Sedan High School in 1961. She was a graduate of Vernon School of Cosmetology and worked several years as a Hair Stylist before becoming a Secretary for Martin-Marietta at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita.

On April 27, 1968, she married James Medill at Wichita. They lived in Wichita and later in Colorado Springs, Colo., before moving to Sedan in August of 1975.

Susan was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sedan, PEO Chapter DC, Past State President of PEO, Sedan Country Club and served six years on the Sedan City Council. Since 1989, Susan owned and operated Sedan Antiques in Sedan.

Survivors include her husband, Jim, of the home; one daughter, Brooke-Ann Pray, Sedan; one son, Eric James Medill, Belmont, Calif.; one sister and brother-in-law, Emily and Jim Bruner, Sedan; and two granddaughters, Sterling and Zoe Pray, both of Sedan.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Bever of the First United Methodist Church and Rev. Myma Jo Jones of Tulsa officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Casement Cemetery west of Sedan.

Memorials are suggested to the Sedan Area Foundation and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan.

MR. THOMAS H. MELLOR - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

Thomas H. Mellor, born July 24, 1852 at Lowell, Mass., was a member there of Trinity church; died at his home north of Niotaze, KS., August 29, 1912. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church August 30, burial in Fairview cemetery.

Mr. Mellor was a prosperous farmer, and was one of the pioneers of early days, knowing all the hardships of early times in Kansas. He was a stockholder in the Niotaze bank, had served as county commissioner several years.

He leaves two sisters and two brothers to mourn their loss.

MR. JOHN "BJ" MELTON

John “BJ" Melton, age 58, of Princeton passed away Monday, October 9, 2000 in Sherman. He was born July 19, 1942 to Melvin and Jewel (Young) Melton in Caney, Kansas. He married Bette Young on July 18, 1987 in Marion.
He installed home security systems for Brinks.
He is survived by his wife, Bette Melton, of Princeton, sons, John Melton, Jr. of Falls City and Melvin Melton of Stockdale, daughter, Barbara Melton of Poth, stepdaughter, Vickie McConnell of Bacliff, stepson, Keith McConnell of Humble, stepdaughter, Evelyn Mazon of Houston, seventeen grandchildren, parents, Melvin and Jewel Melton of Cedar Vale, KS, brothers, Ronald Melton and Leon Melton, both of Cedar Vale, KS, Kay Brille of Udall, KS and numerous other loving relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. on October 11, 2000 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at the Ridgeview Memorial Park.

Mrs. Harriet Floyd Mertz passed away at her home in Sedan Tuesday evening, January 6th after a long and very painful illness.

Harriet Floyd, daughter of Dr. William and Martha Floyd, early residents of Peru in Chautauqua county, was born at Welles Mills, Iowa, December 9, 1867. In 1870 she moved with her parents to Kansas, where she lived until 1880, At that time the family moved to Missouri, returning to Kansas in 1887. Since then she has been a resident of the State of Kansas.

On September 3, 1889, she was united in marriage at Independence, Kansas, to John W. Mertz, former county attorney of Chautauqua county. Mrs. Mertz was recognized as one of the most cultured women in Chautauqua county. Her early married life was spent in assisting her husband in his career. She was interested in many civic and social activities of the community, She was a charter member of L'Etoile club and of the Sedan Coterie, and served as president of the latter organization from 1907-1915.

Her literary ability was recognized by the Kansas Authors Club, of which she was a member. She was also a Daughter of the American Revolution, and during the late war was very active in the Liberty Loan drives and Red Cross work and a member of the legal advisory board, receiving a government medal for her services.

For a number of years she served as organist for the church of the Epiphany and often sang in the choir.

With an exquisite sense of beauty, Mrs. Mertz excelled in the fine arts. Her music, her paintings, her songs and poems, enriched her life and made a distinct contribution to the culture of the community. For many years she taught in the schools of Chautauqua county and is remembered affectionately as a teacher in Sedan, Elgin, Cedar Vale and other parts of the county.

She is survived by one son, Charles Floyd Mertz and by three brothers, James and Frank Floyd of Peru, Kansas, and Jess Floyd of Hugoton, Kansas.

Services were held at the church of the Epiphany on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, with burial in the old cemetery at Peru with the Rev. Cromwell officiating.

MRS MARY E. METCALF

GRENOLA— Mary Elizabeth Metcalf, 96, died Sunday, March 16, 2003 at Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kan. She was a long time resident of Grenola.

Private services have been held. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.

Elizabeth as she was known, was born on July 5, 1906 at Cloverdale, Kan. to Gregory Robert and Mary Jane (Lafler) Hawkins and she attended Goodview rural school.

On September 19, 1930 she married Frank Monroe Metcalf at Cedar Vale, Kan. They made their home in Dexter, Kan. until moving to Grenola in 1950. Elizabeth was a farm wife, and devoted her life to working on their farm and caring for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 21, 1986.

Elizabeth was a member of the Cedar Vale Baptist Church in Cedar Vale.

She is survived by her sons, Chester Metcalf of McAlister, Okla. and Delbert Metcalf of Grenola; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

MR. BUDY L. MILLER

HUNTER, Okla. - Memorial services for Buddy Lewis Miller, 66, of Hunter was held on Sunday, June 20. 2004, at 4:30 p.m. in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses of Enid, with Mac Bain officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.

Buddy was born on Jan. 13, 1938 in Billings, Okla., the son of Everett and Alma (Shimek) Miller. He died on Thursday, June 17, 2004, in St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was raised in Billings, Okla. through the eighth grade, when he moved with his family to Coffeyville, Kan., where he graduated from Labette County Community High School with the class of 1956.

Buddy married Laurene Glen in Hunter, Okla., on May 26, 1963. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1971, with a Master’s in mathematics. He was a math teacher, teaching at Labette County Community High School; Derby High School, Mound City High School, Wichita, Kan. West and Southeast High School and retiring from West Elk High School in Howard, Kan. in 1981. He then co-owned M&M Electric with his brother-in-law.

He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Buddy is survived by his wife, Laurene, of the home, two sons, Roger Miller, Sand Springs, Okla. and James Miller, Hunter, Okla., a daughter, Kimberly Miller, Hunter, Okla., a brother, Bob Miller, Sedan, Kan., a sister, Linda McMillan, Sedan, Kan. and four grandchildren. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made in his memory to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Enid with Brown-Cummings Funeral Home serving as custodian of the fund.

MR. EDWIN V. MILLER

Edwin Valentine Miller, 77, of Sedan, Kansas died Thursday, February 5, 1998, at his home in Sedan, KS. He was born September 29, 1920 in Sedan to Milburn R. and Bertha (Brown) Miller. He was a Mechanic.

On June 13, 1942, he and Betty J. Sample were united in Marriage. She preceded him in death on August 27, 1966.

On July 28, 1968 at Sedan, KS he and Mamie Marie Wren were united in marriage. She survives at the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Robert Leroy Miller of Pasadena, TX and Paul Matthew Miller of LaPorte, TX, one step daughter, Linda Allen of Parker, CO, one step son, Ronnie Clanton of Sedan, KS, one brother, Eugene Miller of Sedan, KS and two sisters, Magdalene Fralick and Melrena Smith, both of Sedan, KS, five grandchildren, eighteen step grandchildren, four great grandchildren, thirty-two step great grandchildren and two step great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 9, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. in the Graves-Baird Chapel in Sedan, KS. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan. Rev. Dois Nix of the Sedan First Baptist Church and Clayton Wilson of the Assembly of God Church officiated. Graves-Baird Funeral Home of Sedan, KS was in charge of the arrangements.

MRS. GWENDOLYN I. MILLER

Gwendolyn I. Miller, 79, homemaker. formerly of Peru, passed away Saturday. Jan. 19, 2008, in Sedan.

She was horn on Aug. 19, 1928 in Wichita, to Cecil L. and Ida R. (Pickerill) Cline. She was married to Wayne Henry Miller and he preceded her in death on March 9. 2006.

Gwen uas an officer for the Peru Senior Citizen's for many years. In 2007 she became an officer for ihe Sedan Senior Citizens. She volunteered for the Red Cross blood drive; and Peru and Sedan commodities distribution. She also served on the Board of Directors representing Chautauqua County for the South Central Kansas Area Ageney on Aging for 11 years.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death hy her son Glenn Miller.

She is survived by son Ronnie Miller and his wife Linda, of Satsuma, Ala.; brothers Raymond Cline of Adrian, Mo., and Roy Cline of Sun City, Ariz.; grandchildren Brandy Lee and Sylnda Miller and Sommerly and Andy Evans: great-grandchildren Natalie, Shelbie and Riley; great-step-grandchildrcn, Afex, Jordan, Megan and Ryan.

Graveside services were held Friday. Jan. 25, at Greenwood Cemetery in Wichita. As a tribute to Gwen, her family invites her friends in the Chautauqua County area to join them for a memorial gathering on Thursday, Jan. 31, from 3-4 p.m. at Sunshine Village Community Center in Sedan.

MS DONNA JUNE MILLER - Submitted by Ilene Mullendore Butler

Donna June Miller, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday July 5, 1995 at her home. She was 67.

A graveside funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan. Kan., with the Rev. Bob McGuire of Wellington, Kan., officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City.

Donna June Miller was born Nov. 16, 1927, in Peru. Kan., the daughter of Floyd Charles Miller and Luella Stewart. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, William Claude McCarty. She received her education in the Maggie Kilmer Grade School and Sedan High School.

Ms Miller was a care provider for the elderly. She was very accomplished in needlework. and enjoyed reading. She also enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and other members of the family.

Survivors include one brother. Kenneth Charles Miller of Ponca City: one sister, Sue Garrett of Ponca City; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant brother. Donald Dean Miller.

Casket bearers will be family members Kenneth Miller, David Beguin, Howard Graves, Jim Garrett, Bobby Holroyd and Chris Holroyd.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Donna Miller Memorial Fund. c/o Grace Memorial Chapel. P.O. Box 961. Ponca City. OK 74602.

The family will be at 2000 John Street.

MASTER EARL J. MILLER

SEDAN - Earl Joseph Miller, infant son of Jim and Sarah Miller of Sedan, Kan., passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

Survivors include his parents, Jim and Sarah Miller, Sedan, Kan.; maternal grandparents, John and Jacque Burn, Musselshell, Mont.; paternal grandparents, Frank and Vera Mae Miller, Sedan, Kan.; uncles, Evan Burn, Miles City, Mont. and Bill Miller, Mulvane, Kan., uncles and aunts, John and Sherry Miller, Sedan, Kan., Guy and Becky Miller, Wichita, Kan. and Mary and Roger Reeves, Sedan, Kan. and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Chris Burn.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at the Spring Creek Cemetery northwest of Sedan, with Rev. Gary Boles officiating.

Friends may sign the register book on Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, from 9-5 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.

The family suggests memorials to Earl Joseph Miller Memorial Fund c/o First National Bank of Sedan and can be left with the funeral home.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. ELIZABETH M. MILLER - Submitted by Curtis Huffman

Elizabeth Mahala Grounds eldest daughter of Harrison and Mary Grounds, was born in Edwards County, near Albion, Illinois January 5, 1868 and passed away September 21, 1954. When she was twelve years of age the family moved to Kansas, coming in a covered wagon and settling near Leeds. Since that time she has lived in Chautauqua County and has lived at the home in the Grafton community about 38 years.

She married Frank N. Miller on March 13, 1884. Four daughters an one son were born to them. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one daughter, Myrtle, who died in infancy.

At the age of 17 years she was converted and became a member of the United Brethren Church. Later she united with the Presbyterian Church of Sedan and remained a faithful member until death.

Surviving are her daughter, Allie Holman, of Sedan; Bertha Hill, of Moline and Gertrude Bray, of Coffeyville; and her son, Guy Miller of near Sedan with whom she has made her home for the past 23 years. Three sisters Mrs. Harry Hill of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Harry Wills of Garden City, Kansas; and Mrs. Joe Elliot of Caney, Kansas. One brother Mr. J. A. Grounds of Arkansas City, Kansas. Also surviving are 10 grand children, 19 great-grand children and one great great grand child, Celia Potter of Sedan.

Her devotion to her family knew no bounds and she was a friend to all her acquaintances. Her passing will leave a vacancy in her home, in her church, and in her community.

MRS. ELIZABETH J, MILLER - Submitted by Anonymous

Mrs. H.N. Miller Dies
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Miller, widow of the late N. H. Miller widely know farmer and stockman, died shortly after midnight Tuesday at her home near Cedar Vale. She was 84 years old.

The Millers came to this vicinity in the early days, and have since that time owned a farm northeast of Cedar Vale. Mr. Miller died last July 25. Two sons, Grover and Tom and a daughter, Mrs. T. H. Rowland all of Cedar Vale survive.

Burial was in Round Mound Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 20, 1914 in Billings, Okla. to James and Jessie (Burcham) Miller. Everett grew up in the Billings area, where he attended school and graduated from Billings High School. After high school, he attended junior college atTonkawa, Okla., where he also played football.

On April 3, 1937, he married Alma E. Shimek at Perry, Okla. Following their marriage, they made their home in Billings and Newkirk. In 1952, they moved six miles east of Coffeyville, where he farmed and ranched until moving to rural Sedan in 1958. Mrs. Miller preceded him in death on July 12, 1973.

Mr. Miller attended the Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons, Bob Miller, Sedan and Buddy Miller, Hunter, Okla., one daughter, Linda McMillan, Sedan, nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Billings. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan was in charge of the arrangements.

MR. FRANK A. MILLER

Frank Allen Miller, age 81, of Sedan, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at his home in Sedan.

He was born March 18, 1930 in Grafton, Kansas to C. Guy and Beatrice D. (Pumpelly) Miller. He grew up and attended school in the Grafton area until graduating from Sedan High School in 1948. After high school he received his Associate’s Degree from Coffeyville Community College and later received his Bachelor’s and Master’ s Degree in Teaching from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.

On June 29, 1948 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country as a radioman until he was honorably discharged on June 25, 1952.

On August 17, 1957 he married Vera Mae Lynn in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He was an Educator, Principal, and Superintendant at Wichita, Coffeyville, Cedar Vale, Wellington, Sedan, Peru, and Udall. He retired from the school system in 1981.

He was a member of the St. Roberts Catholic Church in Sedan, Sedan VFW Post #6373, Sedan American Legion, and Phi Beta Kappa. He also enjoyed his grandkids, hunting, baseball, and his cattle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three grandsons, Joshua James McCann, Justin Keith McCann, and Earl Joseph Miller.

He is survived by his wife of the home, Vera Mae Miller, four sons; Guy and wife Becki Miller of Geuda Springs, Kansas, Bill and wife Krista Miller of Mulvane, Kansas, John and wife Sherri Miller of Sedan, Kansas, and Jim and wife Sarah Miller of Sedan, Kansas; one daughter, Mary and husband Roger Reeves of Parsons, Kansas; and a close family friend, Justin Crawford of Winfield, Kansas; fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Roberts Catholic Church in Sedan, Kansas with Father Sixtus Myint officiating. Inurnment will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011. A Rosary Vigil service will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.at the St. Roberts Catholic Church in Sedan.

The family has suggested memorials to the Chautauqua County Genealogical and Historical Society. Those remembrances can be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.

To view the obitury or to leave a message for the family please visit dwbfh.com.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. GEORGIA N. MILLER

Georgia N. Miller, age 93, of Sedan, passed away Wednesday evening, December 3, 2008 at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.

She was born March 12, 1915 in Iola to George and Pearl (Mullins) Neathery. She attended and graduated from Iola High School in 1933.

She married Estelle "Pete" Miller in Iola in 1934. They moved from Winfield to Sedan in 1946. Her husband preceded her in death on July 13, 1991. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sedan.

She is survived by her son, Don E. Miller of Estes Park, Colo.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Estelle "Pete" Miller, her parents and one brother and one sister.

Graveside Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan with Dr. J. Dean McNamara of the First Baptist Church officiating.

The casket will be closed and friends may sign the register book from Tuesday-Friday, Dec. 9-12 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.

MRS. GWENDOLYN I. MILLER

Gwendolyn I. Miller, 79, Sedan, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. Graveside services will be held Friday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne; son Glenn and is survived by her son Ronnie; brothers Raymond and Roy Cline.

MRS. HAZEL L. MILLER

SEDAN, Kan. - Hazel Laura Miller, 87, longtime Sedan area resident, died Monday morning, July 11, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.

She was born April 27, 1918, at Sedan to Chris and T. Lee (Darnall) Hendricks. She grew up and attended school in Sedan.

On Sept. 25, 1936, she married Wiiford Milton Miller at Howard, Kan. Following their marriage, they made their home in the Sedan area, except while Mr. Miller was in the service during WW II. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1986.

Mrs. Miller was a longtime employee of Sedan Floral. She was a member of the Tallgrass Fiddlers Assoc. at Pawhuska, Okla.

Survivors include two daughters, Bertha “Bert” Miller, Buffalo, Kan., Wilda Reynolds, Tyro, Kan.; one son, Stephen Miller, Sedan; one sister, Tina Halderman, Cherryvale, Kan.; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Corrine Miller and a special friend, Chester Griffin.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan, with Rev. Charles Klassen of the First Baptist Church officiating.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to sign the register book at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan. The casket will be closed.

The family suggests memorials to Tallgrass Fiddlers Assoc. in Pawhuska, Okla. and contributions may be left with the funeral home.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

MR. JAMES R. MILLER

James Richard "Jim" Miller, age 79, of Fair Play, Missouri, died Wednesday, October 31, 2001, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a lengthy illness.

He was born March 16, 1922 in Kansas City to Charles and Hazel (Martin) Miller. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and Korea. He was a member of the VFW Post #5525 of Stockton.

Survivors include his wife, Vesta, of the home, a son and his wife, Dennis and Jane Miller, Pleasant Hope, a daughter, Janice Andrews, Cary, NC, a son, Ronald Miller, San Francisco, CA, an uncle, Jack Miller, San Diego, CA, three grandchildren, Charles Miller, Springfield, Anna Miller, Pleasant Hope and Tia Childers, Fair Play and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Clark Richard Miller.

Services were held November 3,2001, conducted by Stockton V.F.W. Lodge at Lindley Pararie Cemetery in Fair Play, MO.

MR. JOSEPH A. MILLER

Ochelata, Okla. - Joseph Antone Miller, 70, resident of Ochelata, Okla., died on Friday, July 16, 2004, at 8:40 p.m. at the Silver Lake Care Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, in the Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Rummage of Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church officiating. Military services were conducted at the graveside by the James H. Teel American Legion Post #105 in the Ochelata Cemetery. Funeral services and interment were directed by the Stumpff Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established and those who wish to make a contribution in memory of Mr. Miller may do so to the American Diabetes Association, Attn. Sandy Berenson, 6600 S. Yale Ave., Suite 1310, Tulsa, OK 74136-3346.

Mr. Miller was born Sept. 7, 1933 at Pittsburg, Kan. to Antone Joseph and Lila Agnes (Walter) Miller. He was raised and received his education in Pittsburg, Kan. Mr. Miller entered the U. S. Army and served from 1953-56 and served in the U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard until his retirement in 1989 at the rank of Sergeant. He was employed at the Department of Energy “Niper” in Bartlesville for several years, retiring in 1991. Mr. Miller was a member of the Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Margie, of the home, one son, Robert Bob” Miller, Sedan, Kan., two grandchildren, Robby Miller and Lauren Miller, both of Sedan, Kan., two stepsons, Carl Obert, Ochelata, Okla., and Paul Obert, Jasper, Ark., two daughters, Lila Hensley, state of Pa. and Pamela Black, state of Kan., one stepdaughter, Susan Obert, Bartlesville, Okla., two brothers, Arthur Miller, Las Vegas, Nev. and Neal Miller, Overland Park, Kan., three sisters, Barbara Sievert, Carolyn Hartsorn and Cecelia Zupon, all of Pittsburg, Kan. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mary Ann Jones and a brother. Roy Miller.

MR. KENETH C. MILLER

GRENOLA, Kan. - Kenneth Charles Miller passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at his home south of Grenola, Kan. He was 52 years of age. Kenny was born on Sept. 10, 1952 at Winfield, Kan. to Albert Homer, Jr. and Grace Caroline (Bennitt) Miller. After graduating from high school, Kenny completed a degree at Independence Community College in 1972 and received a Bachelor degree in criminal justice from Wichita State University in 1975.

On Feb. 14,1982, he married Byrdee Zell (Lewis) Stephens at Grenola, Kan. and they made their home in the Grenola area. Kenny was employed as a shortage administrator at Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita. He has also served as an Elk County Deputy Sheriff since 1981.

Kenny was currently a First Responder for the Elk County Emergency Medical Service and served as Grenola City Fire Chief for several years. He also served as a security guard at West Elk High School in Howard. Kenny was a former member of the Grenola City Council and was instrumental in establishing the water tower and water treatment system during his term as Mayor of Grenola.

He enjoyed playing softball and has been active in the youth baseball program at Grenola for many years. Kenny was a deacon of the Grenola Christian Church and enjoyed working with the church youth groups. He has recently served as church treasurer.

He is survived by his wife, Byrdee; sons, Brian Stephens, Grenola and Kevin Miller of Burden; his step-mother, Pansy Franks, Grenola; his brothers, Donald Miller and Robert Miller, both of Grenola; a sister, Diana Foiles, Lynden, Kan. and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. qn Saturday, April 30, 2005, at the Grenola Community Building, with Pastor Wallace Wartick of the Grenola Christian Church officiating. Interment was held in the Greenlawn Cemetery at Grenola.

Memorials have been established with the Grenola Christian Church and Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

MRS. LUELLA M. MILLER - Submitted by Curtis Huffman

Death Came May 17 to a Young Woman Near Cedar Vale.

Luella May Miller, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Huffman, died at her home seven miles northeast of Cedar Vale May 17 at 11 a. m. after an illness of two weeks. Her suffering was great but her sweet gentle spirit bore it with patience. Everything possible was done to relieve her suffering and restore her to health, but all to no avail. She grew weaker and weaker until the loving heart ceased to beat and the lips failed to respond to the loved ones around her.

Being the youngest child of a family of eleven and rather delicate all her life, she was the pet of the home. The fond parents almost worshiped her, while the brothers and sisters loved her with a devotion that is seldom equaled.

She was married to Grover N. Miller May 3, 1909, who took her to the home of his parents, where she was received and loved as one of their own children. Their love grew deeper each day until when they were called on to give her up their grief seemed as great as for one of their own children. But the blow falls the heaviest on the sorrowing husband who is crushed beneath the burden of his great loss. Everywhere he sees the work of her loving hands and is reminded that the one who made his life so happy for one short year is gone forever. She leaves an infant daughter, husband, father, mother, eight brothers and one sister and her husband's father, mother and sister to mourn her loss. They were all present at her bedside but three of the brothers, Charles of Oklahoma and George and Robert of New Mexico. Charles arrived in time to hear the funeral sermon and bid her a last farewell.

The deceased was born April 21, 1889 near Leeds, Chautauqua county and was at the time of her death 21 years and 26 days old. The funeral was preached at the Round Mound church by Bro. Urban to a large congregation. The text was Rev. 14-15. Her favorite song "Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown?" was sung. The day before she left us she said to her mother who was sitting beside her "I am so happy. I am out on the ocean sailing and feel no pain." Her mother replied, "I have been praying that you might get easy. We should thank your heavenly father." She looked up in her mother's face with a smile and said "Yes."

We laid her to rest in the Round Mound cemetery to await the resurrection, when Jesus will come and bring her spirit with him.

"We watched her go down to the cold solemn tide
The still quiet boatman kept close to her side;
We caught the dull dip of the deep muffled oar,
As he bore her away to the echoless shore.
But she will ne'er return to bless us again.
We are left to mourn her for she has passed away;
Yet we know of a land where there is no decay;
Where linked and forever is love is golden chain,
And parting words chill us, no never again."
-- One who knew her all her life.

MRS. MAMIE MARIE MILLER

Mamie Marie Miller, 75, of Sedan, Kansas, died Friday, February 19, 1999, at her home in Sedan. She was born February 18, 1924 at Sedan, KS to Joseph Ira and Mary Elizabeth (Sidwell) Wren. She was a Homemaker.

On July 28, 1968 at Sedan, she and Edwin Valentine Miller were united in marriage. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1998.

Other survivors include two sons, Larry Coatney and Ronnie Clanton, both of Sedan, KS; two stepsons, Robert Miller of Pasadena, TX and Paul Matthews of LaPorte, TX, one daughter Linda Allen of Parker, CO; one brother, Kenneth Wren of Wichita, two sisters, Jimmie Davis of Wann, OK and Ada Jane Montgomery of Lincoln City, OR, thirteen grandchildren and five step grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Monday, February 22, 1999, in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan, KS. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan. Rev. Dois Nix of the Sedan First Baptist Church officiated. Graves-Baird Funeral Home in Sedan, KS was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials in her name have been established with Hospice, Inc. Any contributions may be left at the funeral home.

MASTER MORGAN MILLER

SEDAN - Morgan Tyke Miller, 3, of Sedan, Kan. died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, northeast of Sedan. Morgan was born Sept. 26, 2000 at Tulsa, Okla. to Richard Wayne “Tiny” and Amy Lea (Sturges) Miller. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he was active in the children’s groups. Survivors include his parents, Richard and Amy Miller, of the home in Sedan; one sister, Lacie Miller, of the home; two brothers, Timothy and Andrew, both of the home; his maternal grandparents, Herb and Charlene Sturges of Sedan; his paternal grandparents kla. and Bessie Rowlet of Sand Springs, Okla.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, in the First Baptist Church in Sedan with Rev. Charles Klassen officiating. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery north of Sedan.

The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church Nursery; contributions may be left with the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan.

MR. NELSON HARDIN MILLER - Submitted by Anonymous

The fraility of life and the uncertainty of human plans were demonstrated Wednesday morning July 25, 1934 when N. H. Miller who lived seven miles northeast of Cedar Vale died unexpectedly in the Adam Mercantile Company office as result of a heart attack, being 66 years, 11 months and 10 days old.

He had accompanied his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grover Miller and daughters to town that morning and seemed in his usual health, visiting and jovial with his friends.

Nelson Hardin Miller, one of a family of seven children, was born to Tome and Cecilia Miller August 15, 1847 near Hardingburg, Breckinridge County, Kentucky and lived there until he was nine years of age when he moved with his parents, three brothers and three sisters to Kirksville, Missouri.

He was married to Elizabeth Jan Denlinger March 3, 1870 at Callao, Mo. To this union six children were born, one son and one daughter dying in infancy. Their oldest child Etta passed away August 13, 1884.

After a few years residence there he and his family moved to Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa; later he moved near Emerson Mills County, Iowa, where he owned a fine eight acre farm.

In the spring of 1883, he and Willard Campbell came to Kansas to seek a location for stock raising and general farming. He was so enraptured by the prospects that in November of the same year, he with his family, live stock and implements arrived in Kansas and settled on the farm where he resided at the time of his death, enduring the hardships of pioneers.

Mr. Miller settled in the Liberty district and was for many years an active member or the school board and was instrumental in getting the present structure built. So the good begun by thee shall onward flow.

He organized Farmers Alliances in Elk, Chautauqua, Greenwood and Wilson counties. He was a member of the A. H. T. A. Lodge and served as president of that order for 15 years. He always advocated law and order. He also was a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge for about 20 years. He was superintendent for many years of the Sunday school held at Liberty school house. At one time he belonged to the Church of Christ but in later years he believed in the Latter Day Saints. He read his Bible daily and was a divine believer in the maker of all good things. Among his daily sayings were "Christ the same yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever." "Be kind, keep your mind in harmony with God and all will be well."

¯ The life of N. H. Miller has been a silent benediction to the citizens of this community and almost without knowing it enjoyed the gracious confidence and esteem of his neighbors. Until the end his mind was active in a business way and with plans for the future. One of the phases of his life work he moved through life from youth, middle age and down the slope of declining years at a tangent turning neither to the right nor to the left from the straight way.

In his going the home which he loved has suffered a great loss, the community a good and highly respected citizen.

He leaves to mourn his going, his devoted wife, two sons, Grover and Tom and one daughter, Mrs. Maggie Rowland, besides nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

The funeral services were held at the Round Mound church Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Winter Green of Cedar Vale Baptist church assisted by Rev. M. G. McIntosh of the Methodist church.

Mr. Robert Hassard, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holyrod and Mrs. Faye Cole sang, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," "Nearer My God to Thee,"We Are Going Down the Valley."

Pallbearers were J. B. Miller, A. N. Shaver, Faye Webb, Albert Shrader, Harry Cox, and D. A. Kirkpatrick. Interment in Round Mound cemetery beside his daughter Etta.

MR. OSCAR L. MILLER - Submitted by Sharren Formby

SEDAN - Oscar L. Miller, 78, was found dead in his residence here Tuesday and it's believed he died of natural causes on Saturday. He lived alone.

Mr. Miller was born Feb. 21,1902 at Vine Grove, Ky., the son of Sol and Rosie (Jones) Miller. He had lived in Kentucky and California and came to Sedan one year ago. He was formerly married to Louise Lawson and they were divorced. He had worked for the L. N. Railroad and was a member of the Baptist Church in Kentucky.

Surviving are: Two sons, Harold of Louisville, Ky. and Roscoe of Amarillo, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Ailene Formby, Amarillo, and Zelma Thompson, Sedan; one sister, Janie Miller, Louisville; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Graveside services at Greenwood Cemetery here will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday with Rev. Dois Nix presiding. Arrangements were made by the Graves-Baird Funeral Home.

MR. STEPHEN W. MILLER

Stephen W. Miller, age 65, of Sedan, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan.

He was born July 13, 1945 in Sedan to Wilford and Hazel (Hendricks) Miller. He grew up and attended school in Sedan, graduating from Sedan High School. After high school he attended Independence Community College.

He married Wanda Smith and they later divorced.

He worked as a self employed carpenter for thirty years. He liked to restore antique furniture and liked listening to country music. He also was a very avid reader.

He is survived by two daughters, Amy Evans and Racheal Kirkland both of Copan, Okla.; two sisters, Bertha Miller and Wilda Reynolds, and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Corrine Miller.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the Pleasant Valley Manor on Friday, May 20, at 11 a.m. with Reverend John Warring officiating.

The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Pleasant Valley Manor Activity Fund and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

MR. WAYNE H. MILLER

PERU - Wayne Henry Miller, 81, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006, at his home in Peru, Kan.

He was born in Liberal, Kan. on Oct. 6, 1924 to Herny and Ella Mamie (Ashlock) Miller. He grew up around Buffalo and LaVerne, Okla. He farmed and worked odd jobs.

He joined the Navy in 1943 and was discharged in 1946. He worked in Tulsa for a short period of time. He moved to Wichita in 1947 and went to work for Coca Cola, where he met Gwendolyn I. Cline and the couple were married on Sept. 13, 1947. After their marriage he worked for Mission Orange M&S News, Kansas Aluminum and Awning, National By Products and Cessna-Prospect. His last job was working in the oil field for Rine Drilling Co., in 1973. He was injured in December 1981 and wasn’t able to return to work.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Glenn LeRoy Miller in 1974, brother Leonard Miller and sisters Wanda Lenz and Irene Perry. He is survived by his wife, Gwen, Peru, Kan., son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Linda Miller, Satsuma, Ala.; grandchildren, Brandy Lee and Syinda Miller, Creole, Ala. and Sommerly and Andy Evans, McIntosh, Ala.; great grandchildren, Natalie, Shelbie, and Riley; great step grandchildren, Alex, Jordan, Megan and Ryan; brothers and sisters, Lily Mae Love, Spearman, Texas, Pete Miller, Higgins, Texas, Jimmie Miller, Carolina, Virginia Lincoln, Elgin, Kan., Joy Campbell, Woodward, Okla., Leslie Miller, Langley, Okla., Aaron Miller, Woodward, Okla., and Nancy Cathoun, Buffalo, Okla.; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2006, at Greenwood Cemetery in Wichita, Kan.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the family. Contributions may be made at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, 201 S. Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67211.

MR. KENNETH E. MILLIKEN - submitted by Linda Ely

Kenneth E. Milliken, 37, of rural Niotaze died Friday morning, August 18, 1978, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He was born June 9, 1941, to Melvin B. and Viola L. Trowbridge Milliken at Niotaze. He had lived in the Tulsa area most of his life.

He married Linda James on December 24, 1969, in Tulsa. She survives of the home.

Ken was a technical representative for Addressograph Multigraph Corporation in Tulsa.

Survivors include the widow, two daughters, Vicky Milliken of the home, and Pam Milliken of Skiatook, OK.: two sisters, Debbie Milliken, Tulsa, and Katherine Abbott, Tulsa; three brothers, Phil, Tulsa, Ronald, Skiatook, and Melvin Ray, Tulsa; his parents Melvin Milliken, Sapulpa, OK. and Viola Long, Caney; four nieces and three nephews.

Funeral services for Kenneth E. Milliken were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Graves Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jim Rowe of the Free Will Baptist Church of Vera, OK. officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery in Niotaze.

Casket bearers were Mike Eddy, Clarence Ward, Steve Boggs, George Lair, Henry Custer and George Boggs.

Honorary casket bearers were Ron Davis, Richard Jenks, Lee Yoakum, Randy Werre, Kelley Blake, Melvin Beasley, Don Moyer and Bill Lee.

Friends and family who helped prepare the cemetery lot at Fairview Cemetery, Niotaze were: George Frye, Mike Eddy, Clayton Milliken, Ron Milliken, Phil Milliken, Melvin Milliken, Lester Hendryx, Denny James, Charles James, Johnny Wells, Steve Frye, Don Grimes, Steve Boggs, Clarence Ward, Walter Lloyd Simpson, Kelley Blake, Pete Davis, Henry Custer, Ed Long, George Boggs, Johnny Richey, Lee Yoakum, Ron Davis, Richard Jenks, Wallace Adams, Wilbert Hinman, Walter Simpson, Debbie Milliken, and Donna Milliken.

MR. WILLIAM E. MILLISON - Submitted by Patti Hilton

W. E. MILLISON DEAD.
The suffering of W. E. Millison, victim of cancer of the throat came to an end early last Monday morning when death came to his relief. Almost a year ago he began to suffer from sore throat that refused to yield to ordinary methods of treatment. Last fall he made a trip to the Mayo Bros. Hospital at Rochester, Minn., in hopes that he could secure relief at that famed institution. In this he was disappointed and since his return has resigned himself to his fate and endured the pain of the disease with patience and fortitude.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Sedan Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1923, Rev. Elmer Kirkpatrick officiating. The text was I Cor. 3:16, "Know ye not that ye are a temple of God?" Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. Those from outside here to attend the service were L. R. Millison of Augusta, Kans., Mr. And Mrs. Bixler of Kaw City, Okla., Mr. And Mrs. C. M. Wilkinson and daughter and Mrs. Mary Hensley and son Lewis of Cedar Vale.

William Edward Millison was born May 22, 1880 near Prospect, Butler Cop., Pa.; died at his home in Sedan Jan. 15, 1923; age, 42 years, 7 months and 23 days.

He came to Kansas in 1904 and went to work in the oil fields at Peru in the early days of the industry in this county. Since that time he had worked in the fields all over the county in the drilling of wells and at the time of his final breakdown in health had charge of property west of Sedan.

He was married June 19, 1906 to Martha Alice Rathbun. To this union four children were born: Alice Eda, Grace Eletha, Lawrence Edward and Clarence Earnest.

He made profession of faith in Jesus as his Savior and was received as a member of the Baptist church last November 19, receiving the ordinance of baptism on Nov. 26 following.

He is survived vby his father, Mr. Elmer Millison, of this place, by his wife and four children; by two brothers, L. D. Millison of Sedan, and L. R. Millison of near Augusta, Kansas, and by one sister, Mrs. John L. Bixler_______________________________________????????????

WONDERFUL GENEROSITY.

The people of this community have been very liberal and wonderfully kind to Ed Millison, lately deceased and his family, during their time of trial and grief. A friend of Mr. Millison, living in Pennsylvania, sent them $10 and the Sedan Ball ---

MRS. ADA A. MILLS

Ada Armilda Mills, 101, of Sedan, died Friday Feb. 29, 2008 at Pleasant Valley Skilled Nursing in Sedan.

Mrs. Mills was born July 9, 1906 in Lafayette Township, Chautauqua County north or Sedan, to William ana Atcna (Robinson) Vanderhoof. She grew up in Chautauqua County, receiving her education at Fly Creek, Hard Rock, Peru, Centerview, Plymouth and Harmony schools.

On May 15, 1923, she married Roy A. "Tom" Mills in Sedan. They lived in Whiz Bang, Okla. for a short time before returning to Chautauqua County where he farmed, worked on a ranch, and oil lease and Ada cooked for the ranch hands. Following their retirement in 1962, they moved to Sedan where Ada worked at Bradley's Variety Store and did cleaning for the Sedan State Bank. Mr. Mills preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1985.

She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Sedan, active in the Rebecca Lodge in Sedan, a founding member of the Dorcus Society, and volunteered as a "Pink Lady" at Sedan City Hospital.

She enjoyed quilting, cooking and gardening and spending time with her family.

Survivors include: three grandchildren, Theron and Lecieta Taylor of Dearing, Terry and Sharla Taylor of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Renea and Tom Carter of Parsons; two sisters, June Doty of Sedan and Ruth Call of Cedar Vale; seven greatgrandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one infant son, Roy Aden Mills; one daughter, Betty Jean Taylor, in Oct. 1972; and three sisters, Ethel Farris Rentschler, Opal Dilley Owens and Edith Spire.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 4 at the Crum Cemetery northeast of Sedan.

David W. BArnes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

MRS. ALICE M. MILLS - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

Mrs. Alice Mae Mills was born March 6, 1876 in the Grafton community of Chautauqua County.

In 1890 she was united in marriage to Mr. Mills. The fellowship established through the early years of their lives was not to be broken and they continued to reside in the Grafton area following their marriage. It was in this community that their home was blessed with six children.

About forty years ago they left Grafton to take up residence in Sedan. Thus their life long residing in Chautauqua County was continued.

On October 6, 1926 Mrs. Mills was baptized and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Sedan and continued that relationship until her departure.

The happy relationship of this family continued for many years and then on July 12th, 1950 it was moved with the passing of Mr. Mills.

Early this year Mrs. Mills suffered a stroke but her determination and faith were rewarded with recovery. She returned to her home carrying on her duties to the best of her ability.

Shortly over a week ago she returned to the hospital and surgery was necessary. Her faith enabled her to make great progress. Other complications set in and on Thursday morning of this week she passed from this life.

She is survived by three sons: Arley, Roy and Sylvester; three daughters, Mrs. John D. Baker, Mrs. Ethel Gates all of Sedan, and Mrs. Bessie Bartlett of Tuscon, Arizona, one sister Mrs. Nancy Sharp of Arkansas, 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren.

(Note: She was the wife of George W. Mills, and the daughter of Hiram and Mary (Pion) McAfee. She is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan.)

MRS. GERTIE MILLS - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

Mrs. Gertie Mills, wife of Jas. Mills of near Center, died September 8th at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Latelle (sic) [Littell]. She leaves a husband and a little son to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. White.

MR. GEORGE W. MILLS - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

George W. Mills Dies Wednesday In Sedan

George W. Mills, 87, died Wednesday July 12 at his home on East Elm. He had been seriously ill for about three weeks.

Mr. Mills was born January 26, 1863 in Indiana but had lived in this vicinity for many years.

He is survived by his widow, Alice Mae Mills and 6 children; Mrs. Ethel Gates, Mrs. John D. Baker, Arley, Roy and Sylvester all of Sedan and Mrs. W. T. Bartlett of Artesia, New Mexico, a sister Mrs. Amanda McAfee and a brother Jim Mills also of Sedan, 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Baird Chapel Friday, July 14, with the Rev. Foster Nelson officiating. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

(Note: He was the son of James Monroe Mills and Mary V. (Walker) Mills.)

GLENDA I. MILLS

Glenda Irene Mills died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita She was 63 years - of age and a long time resident of Moline. Glenda was born on May 15, 1943 at Russell to Robert Wesley and Wanda Mae (Shipman) Beaumont. After Robert’s death, her mother remarried and Glenda was raised by her mother and George Westwood. She grew up in Howard and graduated from Howard High School in 1961. Glenda later completed cosmetology school.

On April 8, 1963, she married Rodger Lynn Mills at Kansas City and they made their home in Moline. To this union were born a son and a daughter. Glenda was employed in the banking business for more than twenty years and retired in 2003. Her hobbies included crafting, crocheting, listening to Celine Dion music and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Glenda is survived by her husband, Rodger; her son Rodney Mills and his wife Marlana of Arkansas City; her daughter Lorri Robert and her husband Jay of Augusta; her brother Jim Beaumont of Wichita; her sister Joyce Bills of Climax; and her grandchildren, Blake and Ashlynn Mills and Jaiden and Brooke Robert. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jack Beaumont.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006 at the Moline Christian Church with Pastor Stan Rumbaugh and Pastor Gary Boles officiating. The casket bearers were Chris Clyde, Bobby Mills, Greg Mills, Randy Mills, Russell Mills and Mark Mills. The honorary casket bearers were John Bills and Harold Dean Mills.

A memorial has been established with the Moline Christian Church. Contributions may be left with the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.

MR. JAMES M. MILLS - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

Death of J. M. Mills

James M. Mills passed away Saturday evening at 6 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ira Glenn. He was 74 years, and 7 months old at the time of his death which was caused by cardiac asthma.

Surviving him are seven children, 6 of whom live in Sedan. They are G. W. Mills, James Mills, G. H. Mills of Chicago, Mrs. C. B. Hurt, Mrs. John McAfee, Mrs. E. L. McAfee and Mrs. Ira Glenn.

James Monroe Mills was born in Warrick county, Indiana, July 18th, 1842.

He united in marriage with Mary V. Walker when about 18 years of age. To them were born ten children, seven of whom are living; Mrs. E. B. Hurt, George and James Mills, Mrs. John McAfee, Mrs. Ira Glenn and Mrs. E. I. McAfee all of this county. All were present at the services excepting one son, Hilman, who could not be reached.

Mr. Mills was a veteran of the Civil War having served in Co. E. 120th Indiana Infantry and also was a private in 154 Co. 2nd Batallion, Veteran Reserve Corps.

He leaves seven children, 35 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Glenn home Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.

MR. JAMES M. MILLS - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

J. M. Mills dies Monday; Funeral Held Wednesday

J. M. Mills passed away Monday, Sept. 22, at his home in Sedan following a stroke suffered the previous Tuesday noon. Mr. Mills had a stroke about a year and a half ago and had been partially paralyzed since that time.

James Mathias Mills was born near Booneville, Warrick County, Indiana, July 10, 1875 and died Sept. 22, 1952 at the age of 77 years, two months and 10 days. When he was only seven years of age he moved with his parents, James M. and Mary Walker Mills to Chautauqua County and settled on a homestead near the Newlon schoolhouse about seven miles northeast of Sedan, where he grew to manhood.

He was united in marriage to Gertrude Littell in 1897. She passed away in 1900. To this union was born one son, Carl W. who survives and lives at Sycamore, Kans.

In 1901 he was united in marriage to Jennie A. Wintermute. To this union was born one son, Chester A., who survives and lives in Sedan.

He spent most of his life in the Sedan community. At the time of his death he was a member of the Sedan Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Blue Lodge and Modern Woodman Lodge.

Besides the wife and two sons he is survived by 10 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. A. Frank Johnson, Jr., at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 3:30 p.m. Music was furnished by a men's trio composed of Bert Lee Garrett, Lyle Sallee and Ed Hudson.

Burial was in Greenwood cemetery where the Masonic burial service was given by the Sedan Blue Lodge.

MR. LEE D. MILLS

Lee Dale Mills, 57, of Sumner, Texas, formerly of Sedan, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Medical City Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

He was born February 1, 1954 in Sedan, Kansas to Floyd and Lua (Stark) Mills. He was born and raised in Sedan and graduated from Sedan High School in 1972. After high school he attended Tyro Ranching School. He worked with his father, Floyd, operating the Spur Ranch in Sedan his whole life.

In 1974 he married Shelia D. Miller and to this union was born two children, Regina and Dusty.

On October 5, 2003 he married Joyce Mann in Sedan, Kansas. They made their home at the Spur Ranch until moving to Beggs, Oklahoma where they lived for six years before moving to Sumner, Texas in May of 2011.

He was a former member and Elder of the First Christian Church in Sedan. He was also a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church in Beggs, Oklahoma, Faith Church in Glenpool, Oklahoma, and currently Chisholm Trails Cowboy Church in Powderly, Texas. He enjoyed working with machinery, welding, and reading. He loved to bale hay and work with the tree saw. He was a devoted Christian, husband, and father.

He was preceded in death by his father Floyd K. Mills.

He is survived by his wife of the home, Joyce Mills, two daughters, Regina and husband Kenne Whitson of Garden City, Kansas and Jennifer and husband Jason Carroll of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, three sons, Dusty Mills of Lawrence, Kansas, Joe and wife Angie Mann of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Jerry and wife Kara Mann of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; his mother Lua S. Mills of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; two sisters, Carol and husband Larry Tranbarger of Macksville, Kansas and Joyce and husband Larry McCall of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Family and friends may call on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Sedan.

Church Services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Sedan with Pastor John Warring, Pastor Penny Goldberg officiating, and Dr. Kenne Whitson. Burial will follow at the Cedar Creek Cemetery northwest of Cedar Vale, Kansas.

The family has suggested memorials to the Lee Dale Mills Memorial Fund. 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 arrangements.

MRS. LEOTA J. MILLS

Leota Jewell (Obenchain) Mills, age 69, of Sedan, KS died March 16, 2001, at Sedan City Hospital in Sedan, KS. Leota was born on May 13, 1931 in Sedan, KS to Floyd Lee and Ruby Jewell (McMillan) Obenchain.

Leota grew up in the Cedar Vale, Moore Prairie and Sedan area. She attended schools at Buffalo, Elgin and Sedan High School. On September 20, 1948, she was united in marriage to Lester D. Mills. They continued to live in or near the Sedan area until 1960, when their work took them and their family to the Laverne/Waynoka, OK area for about forty years.

Shortly after their retirement in 1991, Leota and Lester moved back to Sedan in 1991 to be near and help care for Leota's mother. Leota was an LPN during all of her working years. Foremost, Leota was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Leota was preceded in death by her parents and onegrandson.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Lester, of the home, one son, DeWayne L. Mills and his wife, Sandra, Laverne, OK, two daughters Oleta J Owens Sedan KS and Janet L McCracken, Wellington, KS one brother, Calvin R. "Bud" Obenchain and his wife, Joe, Stockton, MO, six grandchildren, Mica TeNille, Derek, Toneta, Wauneta, Joey and Casey, a three great grandchildren, Kirsten, Laneta and Gerland and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. in the a Graves-Baird Chapel in Sedan, KS. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan with the Rev. Dois Nix of the Sedan First Baptist Church officiating. Graves-Baird Funeral Home in Sedan was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials in her name have been established with Hospice, Inc. Any contributions may be left at the funeral home.

MR. LESTER DEWAYNE MILLS

SEDAN - Lester DeWayne Mills, 76, of Sedan, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2O03 at his home in Sedan.

He was born Aug. 2, 1927 in Sedan to Sylvester and Charlotte (Count) Mills. He spent his early childhood in Sedan, where he began his education. When he was 14, he moved with his family to Idaho, where he lived until joining the U. S. Army, serving during World War II. Following his discharge from the military, he returned to Sedan.

On Sept. 22, 1948, he was united in marriage to Leota J. Obenchain. Following their marriage, they made their home in Sedan, where Mr. Mills worked for Sinclair Oil and Gas. They were later transferred Mr. Mills retired from Sinclair in 1985 after 37 years of employment. They returned to Sedan to enjoy their retirement in 1991.

Mr. Mills was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sedan.

Survivors include one son, DeWayne L. Mills and his wife, Sandra, Laverne, Okla., two daughters, Oleta J. Owens, Sedan, Kan. and Janet L. McCracken, Wellington, Kan., six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one grandson.

Services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Kiassen and Rev. Dois Nix officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan was in charge of the arrangements.

MR. MORTON E. MILLS - Submitted by Robert King

Centralia - Morton E. Mills, 91, died at 8:10 a.m. today at the Greenwood Nursing Home where he had been for about a week. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Meador Funeral Chapel in Centralia with the Rev. Byron Adair, Atlanta, Mo., officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery. He was born March 12, 1876 to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mills in Chautauqua County, Kan. He was married to Edna Ella Rodgers in 1895 and she died in 1962. He was a former resident of the Murry community and a member of the Old Cedar Baptist Church at Stephens. Survivors are a son, William Ray Mills, Centralia; a granddaughter, Mrs. Bert Smith, Thompson; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

MRS. PICCOLA MILLS - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

Mrs. Carl Mills Buried Friday

Mrs. Piccola Mills, 71, of Sycamore died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday of last week at Mercy hospital in Independence where she had been a patient for two weeks.

She was born Jan. 8, 1897, near Grafton to John and Elizabeth (Cooper) Robinson. She attended rural Chautauqua county schools, Peru high school and taught at Stone and Buffalo rural schools.

After her mother's death in 1906 she made her home with her sister, the late Mrs. William (Atcha) Vanderhoof. She was also a sister of the late E. E. Robinson and Dayton Robinson of this county.

She married Carl Mills at Sedan on June 20, 1918, and they would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in June. The couple moved to Sycamore in 1945 after living in and near Sedan for 27 years.

Survivors include her husband of the home; four sons, James and Earl of Sycamore, John and Beryl of Independence; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Powell of Independence, Mrs. Nadine Sewell of Coffeyville and Mrs. Judith Herbat of Salt Lake City; 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Services were held Friday afternoon in the Roderick Memorial Chapel at Independence with Rev. Sylvan Starks, associate minister of the First Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope cemetery at Independence.

Friends and relatives from this area who attended the services included Mrs. Doyle Call and Mrs. Donald Coe of Cedar Vale; Mrs. W. R. Taylor of Moline; Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Robinson of Bartlesville; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Mills, Mrs. J. M. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Spire, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Dilley, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Doty, Mrs. Ella Doty, Mrs. Leo Farris, Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Robinson, Mrs. Myrta Robinson, Mrs. Charlene Short, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Chrisman, and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Chrisman.

MR. THOMAS W. MILLS

MOLINE - Thomas Wayne Mills passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at his home west of Moline. He was 52 years of age.

Tom was born on May 3, 1952, at Sedan to Calvin Leroy and Mary Lou (Perrigo) Mills. He grew up in the Moline community and graduated from Moline High School in 1970.

On Sept. 6, 1970, he married Wanda Louise Cain at the Elk Falls United Methodist Church in Elk Falls and to this union were born three children, Shawn Thomas, Chelise Diane and Stephanie Lynn.

In 1980, Tom and Wanda began operating the Moline Feed and Supply in partnership with Roger and Linda Patteson. In 1987, Tom and Wanda bought controlling interest in the business and have owned and operated the business as Mills Feed and Supply. Tom was a partner with his son, Shawn, in operating the Mills Ranch near Moline. He took great pride in watching his son follow in his footsteps.

Tom and Wanda celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on Monday, Sept. 6, and spent the day with their family. Tom enjoyed spending time with his wife and family most of all.

He was a member of the board of directors of the Moline High School Alumni Association and served as chairman of Rural Water District #1. Tom was a former mayor and city council member of Moline, and served as the Moline Fire Chief. He was a stockholder of the Moline Rodeo Association for many years and was recently appointed to the office of President. Tom was a member of Hope Masonic Lodge #155 of Howard, Ladonia Chapter #243 Order of the Eastern Star of Elk Falls and the Moline. Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda; his son, Shawn, Moline; his daughters, Chelise Moore and her husband Matt, and Stephanie Mills, all of Moline; his parents, Calvin and Mary Lou Mills, Moline; his mother-in-law, Bernice Cain, Moline; his brothers, Gary, Mulvane, Mike, Moline and Dan, El Dorado; two grandsons, Austin and Dylan Moore, Moline; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral services were held at 2p.m., on Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at the Moline Christian Church with Rev. Gary Boles and Rev. Mark Loftin officiating. Interment was held at the Moline.

Memorials have been established in his name with the Moline Alumni Association and the 4-H/FFA Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.

The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

MINGER BABIES

Minger Baby Girls Are Laid to Rest
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. Allan Minger will be saddened to learn of the death of twin daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Minger, Aug. 30, at 6 a. m. at the hospital in Centervilie, Iowa. Mrs. Minger is recovering nicely.

The baby girls, who were named Emily and Louise, lived only an hour. Mr. Minger accompanied the bodies to Bern, Kan, where prayer service was held and burial followed in the family burial lot where Mr. Minger’s father was laid to rest only a few months ago.

The Mingers were well known in Sedan, and were active in church and music circles. Mr. Minger, who was editor of the Sedan Times-Star for the past three years, resigned a few weeks ago to become manager of the Times-Republican at Corydon, Ia.

MRS. ALICE M. MINIS

BAYTOWN, Texas - Alice Marie Howard Minis, age 45, of Baytown, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on Dec. 26, 2004.

She was born Jan. 17, 1959 in Pittsburg, Kan. to Andrew A. and Wilma Howard. She grew up in Pittsburg until she was placed in foster care and moved to Sedan, Kan. with the Charles Todd family in 1969. She graduated, from Sedan High School in 1977.

She moved to Oklahoma and married Charles Pruitt in St. Louis, Mo. They resided in Pittsburg and in Oklahoma until his death. She moved to Texas and met and married Ralph Minis.

She worked for many years for the Baytown newspaper and then for Dollar General up until her sudden death.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph, of the home, a daughter, Rachel Minis and grandson, her mother, Wilma Roberson, Blytheville, Ark., three brothers, Robert and Allen, Blytheville, Ark. and Joe, Ketchum, Okla., six sisters, Nancy Bendt, Girard, Kan., Marian Pond and Frances Sparkman, Grove, Okla., Gertie Howard, Ketchum, Okla., Joyce Howard, Blytheville and Helen, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her father, Andy Howard, brothers, Kenny and Alva and sister, Betty.

She was cremated and no services are planned at this time.

MRS. KATHERINE MINNEY - Submitted by Freida Wells

Last Rites for Mrs. Geo Minney Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, January 9, at two thirty for Mrs. George Minney, seventy-five years old, who died Friday, January 7. The services were held at the home with the Rev. J. H. Ray officiating.

Mrs. Katherine Minney was born May 16, 1869. Survivors are her husband, George, and a daughter, Louise V., of the home. Burial was in the Chautauqua cemetery.

Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. Will McCoy, Mrs. Anna Callahan, Charles and Leon, Mrs. H. Price, Mrs. Rufus Daggett, all of Independence, Dr. and Mrs. V. A. Miller, Mr. And Mrs. Paul Duncan and daughters of Weir, Garland McCoy of Pittsburg, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hutton of Caney, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rowland, Mr. And Mrs. J. C. Johnson of Peru, J. L. Henderson and C. L Wynn of Cedar Vale, Mr. And Mrs. Ernest Carr and Mrs. J. M. Gwaltney of Sedan.