CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY OBITUARIES
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MR. Archie H. PACK - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

A. H. Pack, 91, Passed Away Sunday
Funeral Services For Early Pioneer Held Wednesday

A. H. Pack, 91, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Houston, Sunday night, February 6, after more than a year's illness during which time he was confined to bed.

An early day settler in this community, he was the son of Rev. Rufus Pack, one of the founders of the Cedar Vale Baptist church. He was a farmer and stock raiser in his younger life.

Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church in Cedar Vale, Kansas, Wednesday at 2 o'clock, February 9. Rev. I. D. Alvord was in charge.

Music was furnished by a quartet, Mrs. Fred Holroyd, Mr. and Mrs. Bill House, and Kenneth Pack, who sang, "In The Garden," "The Old Rugged Cross," and "No Night There." Pall bearers were: Rollin Potterton, John Early, Julius Pack, Jr., Merle Pack, Charles Dale and Don Dale, grandsons of the deceased. Burial was made in the Cedar Vale cemetery.

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Archie Hugh Pack, son of Rev. Rufus and Catherine F. Pack, was born in Summers county, West Virginia, November 5, 1852. He was the second son and fourth child of the family of two sons and five daughters. He was the last survivor of his generation.

He was married to Mary Virginia Meador in Summers county, W. Va., on the 24th of December, 1873, where they lived until 1880 and where their three eldest children, Rufus Pack, Mrs. Kate Early, and Mrs. Henrie Dale, were born.

In 1880 he came to Chautauqua county, Kansas, first settling in the Hendricks Township and later moving to the Cedar Vale community where he resided the remainder of his life and where the rest of his children were born, being: Hugh Pack, Mrs. Mary Potterton, Julius Pack, Mrs. Lucy Houston, Mrs. Helen

and Archie M. Pack.

He was preceeded in death by his younger son, Archie M. Pack, August 23, 1924, and by his loving wife on March 14, 1935. Since the death of his companion in life he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Houston.

He was a true type of pioneer, coming to Kansas when the country was new and when neighbors and neighborliness was the most important and necessary element in community life. In these things the Pack family were ready participants and are so remembered by their friends and neighbors.

His father, Rev. Rufus Pack and his mother, Catharine Pack, were among the founders of the Cedar Vale Baptist church and he and his wife and all of their children were members thereof.

His life's purpose was the raising of his family and their care and training and in this he was notably successful as was evident from their loving care of their parents to the end of their days.

Surviving are: Rufus Pack, Mrs. Kate Early, Mrs. Henrie Dale, Hugh Pack, Mrs. Mary Potterton, Julius Pack, Mrs. Lucy Houston, and Mrs. Helen Baxter. One nephew, Fred Holroyd, Cedar Vale, Kansas, and one niece, Mrs. Rose E. Miller, Kansas City, Kansas, twenty-nine grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren.

Four grandsons are in service and one granddaughter also is in service.

MRS. EVA PACK - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

MRS. EVA PACK SERVICES HELD HERE TUESDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Pack, 77, were held Tuesday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Don Harper officiating. Singers were Lucile Littrell and Pat Bailey. Organist was Mrs. Paul Buchele. Pall bearers were Donald Dale, Otis Cable, Milton Rush, Clarence Marshall, Charles Dale, Everett Bonnell. Burial was in Cedar Vale cemetery under the direction of Miles Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pack was born Sept. 9, 1892 in Tompkinsville, Ky., to Willis T. and Sallie Betty Hammer Combs.

She was married to Julius Pack on Sept. 1, 1917 in Sedan. They were the parents of two daughters and two sons. Mrs. Pack was very devoted and loyal to her family and the Baptist Church of which she was a member most of her life.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Holverson of Cedar Vale, Mrs. Betty Anderson of Lawton, Okla., a son, Julius Pack of Arkansas City, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, a brother, Arus T. Combs of Winfield, a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband and one son.

MR. JULIUS PACK - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR JULIUS PACK TUESDAY

Funeral services for Julius Pack were held Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church with Rev. E. M. Pearson officiating. "In the Garden" and "Beyond the Sunset" were sung by Lucile Littrell, accompanied by Mrs. Bill Foster, organist. Burial was in the Cedar Vale Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

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JULIUS PACK
Julius Pack, 76, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 in Hays Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Cedar Vale, Aug. 9, 1889, the son of Archie and Mary Pack.

He married Eva Combs on Sept. 1, 1917 at Sedan. He was a retired farmer and stockman.

Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Julius Pack, Jr. of Arkansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Holverson, and Mrs. Betty Anderson of Lawton, Okla.; one brother, Hugh Pack of Kingman, Ariz.; four sisters, Mrs. Henrie Dale, Mrs. Mary Potterton of Wichita, Mrs. Lucy Houston, Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Helen Barter of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, 10 years old.

MRS. JUNIE "JEAN" PACK

Junie (Jean) Pack, age 85, of Cedar Vale, died December 28, 2006 at Winfield Rest Haven.

She was born, January 12, 1921 in Grenola, Kan. to Willie and Jewel Appleby Vaughan. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Cedar Vale High School in 1939.

She married R. Kenneth Pack on July 30, 1939 in Cedar Vale, Kan. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1995.

She was a mother and a housewife most of her life. She and Kenneth moved to Florida in 1965 where she worked as a lab technician for Yoder Brothers, a large greenhouse operation. She also had worked as a sales clerk at other retail businesses while living in Cedar Vale. She and Kenneth returned to Cedar Vale in 1985, where they retired. Kenneth always said, "People retire to Florida, not away from there.”

She was baptized as a child in the Grenola Methodist Church and had attended the Cedar Vale Church of Christ.

She is survived by: Her son, Dennis and his wife Fran Pack of Naples, Fla.; Her daughter, Kay and her husband Mickey Myers of Cedar Vale; Her brothers, Max and his wife Dorothy Vaughan of Cedar Vale; Willie Jr. and wife Elizabeth Vaughan of Winfield; Vic and his wife Virginia Vaughan of Wichita.

She is also survived by; Her grandchildren, Kevin and his wife Sandy Myers of Arkansas City; Kelli and her husband Dwight Van Dolah of Enid, Okla.; Wayne and his wife Sissi Pack of La Belle, Fla.; Ray and companion Chris of La Belle, Fla., Gunar and his wife Diana of Cedar Vale. Her great grandchildren, Nikki, Danielle, Brianna, Megan, Kassidi; Mitchell, Spencer, Rikki and Randi. Her great great grandchildren, Jasmine, Jaelyn, Jaidyn and Jada.

Junie’s brothers Haldean, Jay, Wayne and infant brother Vance all died earlier.

Her service will begin at 2 p.m. on January 2, 2007, at the Cedar Vale Church of Christ. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon at the church. Burial will be at the Cedar Vale Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions will go to Winfield Rest Haven or Cedar Vale Church of Christ. The Wheeler Funeral Home of Cedar Vale is in charge of the services.

MRS. MARY PACK - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

MRS. A. H. PACK PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT

Mrs. A. H. Pack, one of Cedar Vale's oldest residents, passed away at her home here Thursday evening at nine o'clock following a long illness. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this time.

The deceased is survived by her husband, three sons, R. F. Pack, Hugh Pack and Julius Pack of Cedar Vale, and five daughters, Mrs. Kate Earley of Hooser, Mrs. Otis Dale of Cedar Vale, Mrs. Edwin Potterton of Leon, Mrs. John Houston of Elgin and Miss Helen Pack of Polacco, Arizona, several grand children, One son, Archie, proceeded her in death.

The Cedar Vale Messenger - March 22, 1935

MRS. MARY V. PACK - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

Mary Virginia Meador was born on August 5, 1857, near Pack's Ferry, West Virginia, and died at her home in Cedar Vale on Thursday, March 14, 1935, at the age of 77 years, seven months and nine days. She was the youngest of 13 children. She was united in marriage to Archie H. Pack on December 24, 1873. They lived a very happy married life over a period of 61 years.

To this union were born nine children, all living, and at her bedside except one son, Archie M. Pack, who preceeded her in death.

The surviving children are: Rufus F. Pack, Hugh Pack, Julius Pack, and Mrs. Otis Dale, all of Cedar Vale, Kans., also Mrs. Kate Early of Hooser, Kans., Mrs. Mary Potterton, Leon, Mrs. Lucy Houston of Elgin, and Miss Helen Pack of Polacco, Arizona.

Three grandchildren preceeded her in death: Billy Pack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Pack, and an infant son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Houston, leaving 28 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

At the age of 19 she united with the Baptist church, being baptized by her brother, Rev. J. J. Meador. She was true to her church and Christ's cause.

In 1880 she and her husband came to Kansas, and lived in and around Cedar Vale, the remainder of her life. She was one of the pioneer mothers who endured the hardship of the early life of this state.

All who knew her loved and respected her. Many of the men who enjoyed hospitality of her home when they lived on the Adam ranch, speak of what her sweet patient life meant to them. The christian teaching given her children will never be forgotten. She had the joy of seeing all of them receive Christ as their Savior. Her parting council to them was follow Christ closely. Even in the last trials of her life, amid great suffering she was in constant prayer for God's mercies, and spoke of her deep faith and trust in His power to keep her to the end. She loved her church and Sunday school class and always regretted when she could not attend.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Pack Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Baptist church with the Reverend Winter Green, pastor of the church, in charge. A quartet composed of O. T. Pierce, Mrs. Emma Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Hazel Kirkpatrick and Nolan Pack sang, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," and "Meet Me There." Clara Bjourkman of Kansas City sang, "The End of a Perfect Day."

Pallbearers were six grandsons: Merle Pack, Kenneth Pack, John Early, David Early, Charles Dale and Rollin Potterton. Granddaughters of Mrs. Pack who served as flower bearers were: Virginia Pack, Evelyn Potterton, Clara Dale, Ruth Early and Mary Early Hattieberg.

A large assemblage of relatives and friends were present at the services to pay their last tribute to this lovely pioneer lady whom all held in the highest esteem. The bier was heaped high with beautiful flowers.

Interment was held in the Cedar Vale cemetery.

Doris Pack, her granddaughter, who is now Mrs. West has expressed in a poem a fitting tribute to her grandmother.

MR. RUFUS PACK - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

Died
Pack - In Cedar Vale at 11:55 o'clock last night Rufus Pack, aged 70 years, Funeral at 4 pm to-day.

Cedar Vale Star - July 30, 1886

MR. RUFUS PACK - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

The procession that followed Father Pack's remains to the grave was one of the largest ever seen in Cedar Vale.

In Memoriam.
Died;--At Cedar Vale, Kansas, July 22nd, Rev. Rufus Pack. Born in Monroe county, Virginia, March 17th, 1817. United with the Green Briar Baptist Church in 1844, and was ordained in 1855. He was pastor of the Green Briar Baptist church for twenty-five years until he moved to Kansas about five years ago. He was a man of far more than ordinary natural ability, having great comprehension of mind and quickness of perception. He was an excellent preacher, revered by all who knew him.

MR. EARL W. PADGETT - Submitted by Ilene Mullendore Butler

Earl Wayne Padgett, age 43, of Independence, Kansas, died Friday, October 1, 1999, at his home in Independence, KS. He was born March 8, 1956 in Bartlesville, OK to Earl and Lois June (Pinkerton) Padgett.

Survivors include his parents, Earl and Lois Padgett of Sedan, KS, one brother, Albert Padgett, Wichita, KS, four sisters, Audrey Padgett, Baldwin, KS, Linda Padgett, Winfield, KS. Susan Padgett-Stewart, Ft. Collins, CO, Debra Wieden, Baldwin, KS, two grandmothers, Cleo Padgctt, Bartlesville, OK and Mildred Pinkerton, Ochelata, OK.

Graveside services were held Friday. October 8, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. in the Riley Cemetery in Monett, KS. Rev. Dois Nix of the Sedan First Baptist Church officiated. Graves-Baird Funeral Home in Sedan, KS was in charge of the arrangements.

MR. ELMER E. PADGETT

Elmer Earl Padgett, age 68, of rural Sedan, Kansas, died Wednesday, January 23, 2002, in the Sedan City Hospital.

He was born December 3, 1933 in Bartlesville, OK to Earl and Cleo (Smith) Padgett. He grew up and attended school in Bartlesville.

On May 31, 1953, he married Lois Pinkerton in Charleston, Arkansas. Following their marriage, they made their home in Bartlesville, until moving to rural Sedan in 1966. Mr. Padgctt operated oil leases and ranched. He attended the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lois, of the home, one son, Albert Padgett, Wichita, KS, four daughters, Audrey Padgett and Debra Wieden, both of Baldwin, KS, Linda Padgett, Winfleld, KS, and Susan Padgett, Fort Collins, CO, his mother, Cleo Padgett, Bartlesville, OK, one brother, Gary Padgett, Jay, OK, three sisters, Deloris Cramer and Lila Hinkle, both of Bartlesville, OK and Kathryn Smith, Nowata, OK, thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Earl Wayne Padgett.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002, at Riley Cemetery, east of Sedan, under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan. The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church in Sedan. Contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed to David W. Barnes Funeral Home, Box 7, Sedan, KS 67361.

MRS. IONE M. PADGETT

WINFIELD — Ione Maxine Padgett, 81, of Winfield, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at her home.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Mikes Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment was at Highland Cemetery.

Born on Nov. 23, 1921 in Wauneta, Kan., she was the daughter of Francis Marion and Virginia (Zimmerman) Cole. She was raised in Wauneta and later Maple City, Kan. As a teenager, she moved to Dexter, where she graduated from Dexter High School in 1939 as her class valedictorian. Following graduation, she attended Arkansas Junior College for one year. She then taught for five years in schools around Dexter and Udall. Ione later attended Kansas University for three years and graduated with a dual degree in business education and accounting from Pittsburg State College in 1948. She taught for a year at Overbrook High School in Overbrook, Kan.

On Nov. 30, 1949, she married James Thomas Padgett in Overbrook. His military career of 27 years took the couple several places. Mr. Padgett preceded her in death on March 2, 1970.

In 1971, Ione began working at Litwin’s Dept. Store in Winfield until 1976, when she purchased the College Street Laundry and Dry Cleaners and retired in 1997. She enjoyed helping students from Southwestern College with their laundry and did the drycleaning for the college drama department for several years.

She had been a member of the Evangelical Free Church since 1976. Until becoming stricken with cancer, Ione’s highest priority was serving.in her church. For many years, she taught children in Sunday School and the AWANA program. She also served as deaconess on the mission committee. During her life, she had the distinction of teaching children the Bible for more than 40 years.

Her hobbies included Bible studies, memorizing scripture verses, watching Christian ministers on TV, gardening, crossword and jigsaw puzzles and watching sports on TV. She had also traveled extensively throughout Belgium, France, Switzerland, Germany and Holland in 1985.

Her family includes her daughter, Joyce Jordan and husband, James, Columbia, S.C.; her son, James Padgett, Los Angeles, Calif.; her sister, Irene Stiner, Winfield, Kan.; her grandson, Eric Griffith, Troy, N.Y., and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

A memorial has been established in Ione’s name for the Evangelical Free Church in Winfield. Contributions may be made through the church or the funeral home.

MR. JOSE "JOE" PAGAN

Jose “Joe” Pagan passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2002 at Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kansas. Joe, as he was known, was 73 years of age and a resident of Howard. He was born on April 9, 1928 at Guayanilla, Puerto Rico to Jose Irizarri and Rosalia (Cintron) Pagan. Joe attended school and grew to manhood in Guayanilla. On January 11, 1952, he enlisted in the United States Army at Ft. Buchanan, San Juan, Puerto Rico and served in the Nuremberg, Germany area. On June 25, 1955, he married Barbara Hauer at the Mariahilft Catholic Church in Amberg, Germany. Two daughters were born to this union, Shirley Rosaley and Joanne.

Joe was part of the United States Army of Occupation, G Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Armored Cavalry, based in Amberg, Germany. Joe was a tank-driving reconnaissance scout, armored intelligence specialist. He attained the rank of Sergeant E5 and was honorably discharged on April 22, 1960, having received the National Defense Service Medal and The Army of Occupation Medal for his service in Germany.

After his discharge from the Army, Joe lived a brief time in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He later moved to LaPuente, California where he drove for Bekins Van Line. Joe became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints while living in LaPuente. Following a debilitating back injury, Joe was forced to retire and move to the desert in hopes that the climate would relieve his pain. He and his family lived in Thousand Palms, near Palm Springs. His marriage dissolved and he relocated to Encinitas, Califomia to recuperate from back surgery, in 1974. As soon as he was able Joe attended San Diego City College.

On September 11, 1976, at the Los Angeles Temple in Santa Monica, California, he was sealed in marriage to Dorothy Denton Clark for time and all eternity and his daughters were also sealed to the couple. They recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. The Pagans provided 24 hour residential care for developmentally challenged teenagers for the State of California Regional Center. Over the next twelve years, they provided a home and supervision for six young people serving a total of 32 different clients.

In September of 1988, thc Pagans moved to Howard, Kansas, as did Joe's mother, Rosalia Pagan, who had reccntly joined them from her home in Guayanilla. Joe was soon integrated into the community by providing his services where needed. For five years, he served as a bus driver for U.S.D. 282. He was always pleased when former student passengers greeted him, although they were hard to recognize as they changed as they grew up. He served as commander of American Legion Carter-Rader Post #149 in Howard for several years. Joe always participated fully and wholeheartedly in anything he undertook. After retiring from school bus driving, he volunteered to be a part-time driver to deliver meals to shut-ins for the Friendship Meals Program of the Howard Senior Center.

Although his health was failing, he became a volunteer part time driver for the Elk County Transportation. Joe enjoyed widening his acquaintances with those of other communities in Elk County. One of his last spoken concerns was whether a substitute for him would be found.

He was a devoted husband and father, who left happy memories and a legacy of love that will strengthen his family at this time. Joe was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints and served as a Spanish Branch counselor, Eureka, Kansas Branch counselor, Derby, Kansas Stake Missionary, teacher, Boy Scouts leader, Temple Preparedness Leader, responsible home teacher and was always willing to help with any church activities. He attended the temples as often as possible, even though they were long distances away. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughters and son-in-laws, Shirley and Ken Hansen of Stockton, California and Joanne and Larry McColm of Pleasanton, California; step-sons, daughters, and spouses, Chris and Barb Clark of Los Gatos, California, Mary and Larry Dorsa of Oceanside, California, Martha Clark of Eseondido, California, Alan B. Clark of Salem, Oregon, Melissa and Gary Arribere of Encinitas, California and Kevin and Vickie Clark of Cedar Park, Texas; and seventeen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rita.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint Meeting House, 1901 East River on Highway 54, across from Gran Villas in Eureka, Kansas. President H.H. “Buddy” Hoopcr will preside and conduct the service The chorister will be Rhonda Cummings with Bonnie Helms singing “You’re Not Alone”. Randy Frank, Rev. Don Harper, Cliff Cummings, President Newell Hill and Jerry G. Harvey Sr. will speak at the service. Funeral services and interment were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday February 11, 2002, at Eterna Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary in Oceanside, California. Memorials have been establish with the Howard Senior Center Activity Fund, Carter-Rade American Legion Post #149 or the Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. Th local funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

MR. BERNARD P. PALMER

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Bernard P. “Bernie” Palmer, age 78, of McPherson, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital in McPherson.

He was born on July 26, 1925 in Sedan, Kan. to Paul and Vera (Fannon) Palmer. He graduated from Peru High School in Peru, Kan.

On May 29, 1947, he married Barbara Davis in Caney, Kan. She preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 2000.

Bernie lived in McPherson since 1962, moving from Wellington, Kan. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in McPherson. Other memberships included American Legion Post No. 24, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2715 and Elk’s Lodge No. 502. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Survivors include four sons, Stephen Palmer and Alan Palmer, both of Snohomish, Wash., Robert “Mike” Palmer, Hutchinson, Kan. and Randall Palmer, McPherson, Kán.; 10 granddhildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother, Jim Palmer.

Cremation has occurred. A memorial service was conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at the Glidden-Ediger Chapel in McPherson, with Rev. Michael Marion officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Central Homecare and Hospice in Newton, Kan.

MRS. BETTY L. PALMER

Betty L. Palmer, age 82, of Peru, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla,

Betty was born May 2, 1925 in Howard, to Samuel Wilbur and Alvina (Luff) Mayne. She graduated from Severy High School. She married Merle E. Palmer on Oct. 5, 1941 in Sedan. They moved back and made their home in Peru in 1953. He preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1997. She was the school secretary at the Peru School and then later at the Sedan Elementary School. She worked as a school secretary for thirty years, retiring in 1987.

She was a member of the Peru United Methodist Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by three sons, Merle A. "Tony" Palmer of Bartlesville, Okla., Larry Palmer of Peru, and Martin Lynn Palmer of Las Vegas, Nev.; one daughter, Kathrine Von Cannon of Peru; two sisters, Coletta Vancile of Fall River, and Juanita Redman of Topeka; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Merle, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at the Peru First United Methodist Church in Peru, with Reverend Dan Carr officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.

The family has suggested memorial contributions to the KSU Basic Center for Cancer Research or the Peru First United Methodist Church 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, visit www.dwbfh.com.

MR. CLARK D. PALMER

Clark D. Palmer, lifetime resident of Chautauqua and Elk counties, died early Monday at Hays hospital in Cedar Vale where he had been a patient for about two weeks. A retired farmer and oil field worker, he had made his home in Peru for the past 29 years.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Graves-Baird chapel in Sedan with Rev. Robert Craig of The First Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Greenwood cemetery.

Palmer was born March 20, 1891 in Chautauqua County and he and Maggie Cunningham were married December 6, 1911 at Sedan. He was a member of the Peru Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Lena) Slaughter of Cody, Wyo.; Three sons, Lester of Arcadia, Calif.; Delmer of Sedan and Merle of Peru; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; four brothers Elbe of Moline, Basil of Coffeyvile, Vernie of Oklahoma City and Paul of Peru.

MR. DELMER D. PALMER

MARION — Delmer D. Palmer, 81, of Marion, died Thursday at St. Luke Living Center in Marion.

Craveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Sedan City Cemetery, Sedan. Friends may call at the Zeiner Funeral Home of Marion from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society of St. Luke Hospital of Marion.

Mr. Palmer was born on June 23, 1914, in Sedan to C.D. and Maggie (Cunningham) Palmer.

He was a former oil field worker and was undersheriff in both Chautauqua and Marion counties. He also had served in the police departments in Sedan and Hillsboro, retiring 1984.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

He married Vada Boone of Nov. 27, 1935, In Howard. She died in 1975. He married Fern Frans on May 22, 1981, in Marion. She survives.

He is also survived by three Sons, Jerry Palmer, El Dorado, Ronnie Palmer, Norman, Okla., and Merle Palmer, Coffeyville; a daughter, Janet Kaufman, Spring, Texas; two brothers, Merle Palmer, Peru, and Lester Palmer, CalifornIa; 10 grandchIldren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

MRS. EVELYN PALMER - Submitted by Irma Ward

Mrs. Evelyn Palmer, 61, of Peru died Wednesday morning, November 15, in the Sedan city hospital following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 17, in the Graves-Baird Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Edward Redfield officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Palmer was born July 30, 1911 in Peru, the daughter of Thomas and Elsie (Gordy) Boone. She lived all of her life in the Peru vicinity. On February 25, 1933 she and Paul Palmer were united in marriage at Independence. Mrs. Palmer had worked as a bookkeeper for the Trans-Par Drilling Co. at Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and she and her husband had owned and operated a grocery store in Peru for 40 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 148 at Sedan.

Survivors include her husband, Paul; two sons, Bernard Paul of McPherson and Jimmie Max of Bartlesville; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Dannels of Kansas City, Missouri, and Mrs. Helen White of Houston, Texas; a brother, William C. Boone of Wichita; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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The Sedan Times-Star, November 22, 1972

Many Attend Mrs. Palmer's Rites
Friends and relatives attending the funeral of Mrs. Evelyn Palmer which was held on Friday, November 17, included:

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Palmer, Mike and Randy of McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Palmer of Bartlesville, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Palmer of Clay Center, Alan Palmer of McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parsons of Wichita, Martha Conner of Augusta, Joe Palmer of Liberty, Missouri, Rita Palmer of Moline, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Palmer of Wichita.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Baughman and Annette of Moline, Basil Palmer of Coffeyville, Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Palmer of Cherryvale, Loyce Holston and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Boone of Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. Everette Dannels of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Helen White of Houston, Texas, Ken Dannels of Norman, Oklahoma, R.D. Dannels of Council Bluff, Nebraska, Mrs. Ella Lovell of Caney.

Mr. and Mr. W.C. Boone of Tulsa, Oklahoma, J.F. Boone of Wagoner, Oklahoma, Sterling Harris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boone of Wichita, Marie Daniels of Geuda Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Lile Jenkins of Ash Grove, Missouri, Ray Clark of Caney.

Don Bruner of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Willis White of Belle Plains, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bruner of Chautauqua, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cornelsen and Mrs. Paul Wyman of Wichita, Jan Mestrovich of Kansas City, Rufus Daggert of Independence, John Sears of Caney.

Mrs. John Nation and Mrs. Charles Nation of Winfield, Mr. and Mrs. John Hull of Phillipsburg, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Arnold of Severy, Charles L. Miller of Bartlesville, Mrs. George Johnston of Nowata, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Gallaugher and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Robertson of Bartlesville, Mrs. O.N. Endicott of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss Morgridge of Wichita.

Pallbearers were Homer Appleby, Al Depew, Beryl Robinson, Claud Jones, Crayton Gardner and Gene Loyd.

MR. JIM M. PALMER

SEDAN, Kan. - Jimmie Max Palmer, 77, of Sedan, Kan. died Sunday night, Jan. 11, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla.

He was born on Dec. 12, 1926 at Sedan to Paul and Vera (Fannon) Palmer. He grew up in the Peru area, where he attended school and graduated from Peru High School.

On May 18, 1946, he married Lois Lorene Bruner at Independence, Kan. Following their marriage, they made their home in the Leon, Kan. area until moving to Bartlesville, Okla., in 1971. Mrs. Palmer preceded him in death on June 16, 1998. Mr. Palmer returned to Sedan to make his home in the fall of 2000.

Mr. Palmer was a retired pumper in the oil fields; he worked for several years for Nadel & Gussman Oil Co. and later worked independently.

He was a member of the Sedan Country Club and enjoyed baseball.

Survivors include one son, Joe Palmer, Overland Park, Kan.; two daughters, Martha Ferguson, Augusta, Kan. and Connie Kingsley, Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Bernard Palmer, McPherson, Kan.; eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, in the First Baptist Church in Sedan. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Sedan.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan; the family will receive friends from 7- 8:30 p.m.

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

MR. WALTER G. PALMER - Submitted by Irma Ward

Walter G. Palmer was born at Dartford, Wisconsin, October 24, 1865. He came to Howard County, Kansas, with his parents in the month of May, 1871, and had resided in Elk and Chautauqua Counties ever since, except a short time in 1916 and 1917 which he spent near Clayton, New Mexico.

Mr. Palmer had been in poor health for several months, but was not considered serious until about four weeks ago when he was removed to St. Mary's Hospital at Winfield, Kansas, but on the advice of his physician brought him home, where everything that loving care could accomplish was done for his relief.

He passed away Monday evening with his faithful wife and five sons at his bedside. One son, Vernie, had gone back to his home in Oklahoma City on the preceding day after being with his father for several days and thinking him improved.

Mr. Palmer was a tender, loving husband, a wise and generous father and a loyal warm hearted neighbor and friend. He was united in marriage to Vandilla Burch, November 10, 1886, and to this union were born eight children, six boys and two daughters. One daughter died in infancy and the other daughter, Mrs. M.D. Holston, passed away February 23, 1931. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and six sons, Elby, Clark, Louis, Vernie, Basil and Paul, twenty grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two brothers, Ed of Galena, Kansas, and Mace of Granada, Colorado and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. John W. Harbaugh. Music was by a male quartet composed of Frank Harmon, R.L. Harmon, Roy Taylor and C.W. Floyd, with Mrs. George Allen accompanist. Songs were, "Nearer My God to Thee", "Beautiful Land", and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye". Pall bearers were John Parman, Dean Floyd, George Brooke, Roy Thompson, W.D. Finley and Herb Parman.

Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. R.I. Buckles Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

MR. JULES PAPIN - Submitted by Sharon Clement

SERVICES HELD FOR JULES PAPPIN
Services were held Wednesday, February 25, at 2 p m at Graves-Baird Chapel for Jules Pappin of rural Sedan. He died at the Sedan City Hospital February 22, 1976 at 10:35 a m at the age of 77.

He was born December 23, 1898 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to John and Susie (Lovelady) Pappin. He was a lifetime area resident living in Elgin for 44 years. He married Belle Parker in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 2, 1931. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge both of Sedan and the Guthrie Consistory.

Suvivors include his wife; and one brother, J. J. Pappin of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

[Submitted by his great niece, Sharon Pappin] Note: Susie's maiden name was Moore not Lovelady.

MRS. ROSANNABELLE PAPPIN

Rosannabelle Pappin, age 101, died Saturday, October 20, 2001, at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, Kansas. She was born August 24, 1900 near Chandler, OK. Her parents were Jonathan and Myrtle (Sutton) Parker. She married Jules Pappin July 2, 1923 in Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in 1976.

She had lived the past forty years around Elgin, KS and before that in Copan, OK. She had worked as a rural school teacher and then completed a business school degree and worked several years as Comptroller for Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville, OK. She was a member of the O.E.S. and the United Methodist Church at Elgin. She will be remembered for her hospitality and her love for cooking, baking, canning and fishing.

She is survived by her nephews, George Root, Wilson, KS, John Root, Elgin, KS, Terry Parker, Bartlesville, OK and Curtis Parker, Peru, KS, nieces, Wanda Kincaid, Aberdeen, SD, Trudy Seybert, Copan, OK and Christie Jarboe, Corpus Christie, TX, sister in law, Neva Parker, Peru, KS and brother in law, Harold Root, Elgin, KS. She was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2001, at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Sedan, KS. Wheeler Funeral Home in Cedar Vale is in charge of the arrangements.

MR. CARL PARK

Carl Athol Park was born in Golden City, Missouri, August 26, 1886. He came with his parents to Chautauqua county, Kansas, in 1889 and spent the early part of his life in Sedan.

He was married in 1910 to Miss Hazel Gunn and to this union one daughter, Sybil, was born.

He served his country as machine gunner for 13 months of the World War, but returned from the war greatly impaired in health. Hoping to be benefitted by the mountain air he took a soldier’s claim in Moffit county, Colorado, where he spent the past several years. Despite his failing health he loved his mountain home so much that he resisted all efforts of friends and relatives to persuade him to return to his home in Sedan, or to the hospital where he could receive better care.

The exact time or cause of his death is not known. His body was found frozen on December 27th.

Carl was very quiet and retiring but loved by all who knew him. He was always ready to help those in need and his neighbors were kind and attentive to him in return.

He leaves to mourn his departure his mother, Mrs. Ida Park, Sedan; his daughter, Sybil, of Kansas City; two brothers, Edgar L. of Sedan and Floyd E. of Webb City, Oklahoma; one sister, Mrs. F. Ackarman of Sedan, and many other relatives and friends.

MISS ELAINE PARK

Elaine Park, granddaughter of Mrs. Ida Park passed away Monday morning at El Paso, Texas, where she had been for several months on account of her health. Funeral services were held at Webb City, Oklahoma, at the family home today following which the remains were brought to Sedan where a short service wss held in Greenwood cemetery. The remains were laid to rest beside her father who died a couple years ago.

Deceased is survived by her mother, one sister, and her grandmother, Mrs. Ida Park, aunt, Mrs. F. Ackarman, and other relatives who reside in Sedan.

She was making notable improvement from tubercular trouble with which she was afflicted when she was stricken with acute digestive trouble which took her away within a few hours after she was seized.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Ackarman, Mrs. Horace Dungan, Miss Mona Ackarman. Mrs. Ida Park and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Gilman went from here to attend the funeral servicea at Webb City.

MR. CURTIS J. PARKER

Loving son and devoted uncle, Curtis Joe Parker, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at his home in Chautauqua.

Curtis was born Nov. 26, 1946 in Chautauqua to Joe and Neva (Mantooth) Parker.

Curtis attended grade school in Chautauqua and Sedan, and graduated in the upper 10% of his class from Sedan High School in 1964. He received an Associate's degree from Independence Community College and continued his education at Pittsburg State University earning the Bachelor of Science in microbiology.

On June 21, 1969 Curtis married Martha Newport in Lyndon, Kan.; they were later divorced.

He worked for the Kansas Department of Health in Topeka before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He served in the United States Navy Specialist Fifth Class Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 174th Supply and Service Battalion, honorably discharged July 8, 1974, and then served in the reserves until July 8, 1975. Curtis worked in various hospitals as a lab technician.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Parker. Surviving loved ones include mother, Neva Parker; sister, Christia Jarboe Moore; nieces Gunile Walker and Charissa Jarboe-Gale; and grandnieces Nicole Walker and Nura Haroual.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at the Chautauqua First Southern Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member since 1955.

The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Chautauqua Southern Baptist Church Nursery and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 North Douglas Street, Sedan, Kansas 67361. To view the entire obituary or to leave a message for the family, visit www.dwbfh.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

MR. HENRY D. PARKER

Henry Dean Parker, age 80, passed away Nov. 4, 2010, in Pawhuska, Okla. He was a retired operating engineer from the I.U.O.E. Local 302.

He is survived by two sisters, June (James) Sumter and Peggy (Roy) Nelson; four brothers. Franklin Dale Parker, Glenn Parker, David (Arlene) Parker, and Donald (Jean)Parker.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 10th and Johnston, Pawhuska. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan.

McCarty's Funeral Home of Pawhuska is in charge of the arrangements.

MRS. NAOMI K. PARKER

Naomi Katharine "Cricket" Parker was born November 12, 1910 to Frederick M. and Nora Julia (VanDemark) Fralick in Elgin, Kansas. She died Tuesday July 17, 2001 in Sedan, Kansas.

Katharine's early schooling was in Elgin, both Elementary and High School. Later she attended Pittsburg State Teachers College and received her teaching certificate. Prior to her marriage, she taught at Cedar Creek and Elgin schools.

On March 7, 1936, she and John Newman "Sparky" Parker were united in marriage in Sedan. He preceded her in death on May 8, 1984.

Katharine was very active in the Elgm United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Vesper Chapter, a fifty year member and the Elgin Senior Citizens.

Survivors include a brother, John Fralick, Sedan, KS, a sister, Lura Dean Fuller, Elgin, KS, nieces and nephews, Frederick Fralick, Mona Wilson, Rebecca Braden, Nancy Smith, David Fuller, Edward Fralick, Lura Scott, Nora Bane and eighteen great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Katharine was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Harriet Lee, and two brothers, Frederick M. and Ward Vore Fralick.

Services were held Saturday, July 21, 2001 at the Elgin United Methodist Church in Elgin, KS. Pastor Delores Click officiated. Interment was in the Elgin Cemetery. She will be greatly missed.

MR. COMER L. PARKS - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

Comer Lloyd Parks, 73, of Neosho, died at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 26, 1993, at Freeman Hospital, where he had been a patient for one day. He had been in poor health for approximately two years.

Mr. Parks was born Feb. 3, 1920, at Hewins, KS. to Hugh Comer Parks and Grace Turner Parks. He grew up in Chautauqua, KS, graduating from Chautauqua High School in 1938. He attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. until joining the Army Air Corps, serving aboard a B-17. He was captured by the Japanese in May, 1942, and remained a prisoner of war until August, 1945. After his discharge from the military, he joined his father-in-law in a cattle ranching operation in Chautauqua, KS. In 1961 he moved to Neosho and began working at Rocketdyne and later retired from Teledyne. He was a member of Disabled Veterans of America, 19th Bombardment Group of the U. S. Air Force.

He married Neva Chittenden on Aug. 14, 1941, in Coffeyville, KS. She survives.

Additional survivors include; a son, Comer F. Parks, Neosho, a daughter, Rebecca Boyt, Pittsburg, KS and five grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodard-Freund-Thompson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

MRS. EMMA A. PARKS - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

Emma Annis Polson (Mrs. George Franklin Parks)
Emma Annis, daughter of Henderson and Sarah Polson, was born in Marion County, Iowa, on August 11, 1861. She departed this life at her home near Cedar Vale, Kansas on January 13, 1951 at the age of 89 years, 5 months, 2 days.

In the fall of 1870, she came to Kansas with her parents, locating near Neodesha, Kansas. She was married at her home on December 25, 1881, to George F. Parks. To this union nine children were born. Her husband preceded her in death on March 3, 1929. Five of her children also preceded her in death: two in infancy; Floy Connet on December 26, 1916, Pearl Emaline Akin on December 18, 1938, and Percy on June 24, 1939. Surviving children are Wayne of the home, Norma Barnhardt of Chicago, Illinois, Hazel Williams of Cedar Vale, and Hugh of Chautauqua She also leaves 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and two great—great grandchildren.

Mrs Parks was the last survivor of the ten children of the pioneer Pólson family. She was a true and earnest Christian. For nearly 50 years she continued a faithful member of the Methodist church at Hewins, Kansas, into which fellowship she was received August 28, 1903, by the pastor, U. S. Villers.

She was interested and active in the support of schools and every good work in the community where she lived. She was the kind of woman described in the Bible, Proverbs 31: industrious, thrifty, looking well to the ways of her household: the heart of her husband did safely trust her; her children arise up and call her blessed. She made home happy.

MRS. EMMA PARKS - Submitted by anonymous

Mrs. Emma Parks Dies Jan. 13; Last Rites at Hewins

Mrs. Emma Parks, long time resident of Chautauqua County died at her home near Cedar Vale, Jan. 13.

Her husband, George F. Parks and five of her nine children preceded her in death.

Emma Annice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Polson, was born Aug. 11, 1861, and was the last survivor of ten children of the pioneer Polson family.

She is survived by four children, Wayne, of the home; Norma, of Chicago, Ill.; Hazel, of Cedar Vale and Hugh, of Chautauqua; 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at the Hewins Methodist Church, by the Rev. Mrs. O. B. Stark. Interment was in Rosedale Cemetery.

MR. GEORGE F. PARKS - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

George Franklin Parks was born in Washington County, Virginia, February 5, 1854. The third of eight children of Johnson and Rebekah Parks. He died suddenly at his home four miles of Cedar Vale, Kansas on March 3, 1929 at the age of seventy-five years and twenty six days.

His youth was spent at the parental home in Virginia amid the hardships incident to a southern home during and just after the Civil war. At the age of twenty three he set out for the west, locating at Neodesha, Kansas. Here he was united in marriage with Emma A. Polson on December 25, 1881. To this union were born nine children, two of whom died in infancy and another, Floy, who departed from this life in 1916 at the age of 28 years.

In 1894 he moved with his family to the farm at Hart’s Mill, two miles east of Hewins, Kansas. In 1902 be bought an adjoining farm and moved to it, where most of the children grew to maturity. In 1917, thinking to retire he sold the farm and moved to Cedar Vale, but the call of the farm was too great and he purchased the present home and took possession early in the spring of 1918.

In his early youth, while still in Virginia, be joined the Methodist church and afterwards united with the church of the same faith at Hewins, Kansas.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Emma A. Parks; three daughters — Mrs: R. W. Akin of Hewins, Kansas; Mrs. Kale Williams of Elgin, Kansas; and Norma Parks Starkey of the home; Three sons Wayne of the home; Hugh of Chautauqua, Kansas and Percy of Kansas City Kansas; three sisters: Mrs. Martha Phillips and Mrs. Barba Cox of Galax, Virginia; and Mrs. Letitia Collins of South Dakota; one brother, Floyd Parks of Crayson County Virginia; eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

MRS. GRACE PARKS - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

Funeral services for Grace Parks, 84, of Chautauqua, Kansas will be held on Friday, October 19, 1984 at 1:30 p.m. at the Graves-Baird Chapel. She died at her home on Tuesday, October 16th.

She was born on October 11, 1900 in Hewins, Kansas, the daughter of Everett and Laura (Hankins) Turner. She spent most of her life in Chautauqua County.

On December 24, 1918, she married Hugh S. Parks in Independence, Kansas. He died on July 07, 1961.

Grace was a homemaker and a member of the Chautauqua Southern Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Comer Parks of Neosho, Missouri; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Dennis Spire, pastor of the Chautauqua Southern Baptist Church will conduct the service. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Chautauqua, under the direction of the Graves-Baird Funeral Home.

MR. PERCY PARKS - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

Beloved Coach of Wyandotte High Loses His Biggest Battle
Percy Parks, Maker of Championship Teams and Men, Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Crossing Accident.

There will be private funeral services for Coach Parks at 4 o’clock tomorrow at the Jullen chapel in Olathe, Kan. Burial will be in the Olathe cemetery. Teachers from the Wyandotte high school faculty will act as pallbearers.

The body of Mr. Parks will lie in state from 9:30 o’clock to 12:30 o'clock tomorrow morning at the George H. Long funeral home, Tenth street and Barnett avenue.

Members of the Wyandotte “W” club, an organization composed of athletes who have won letters, will act as guard of honor at Long's.

Coach Parks is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen May Parks, a daughter, Janet Ann Parks, 9 year old student at McKinley school, both of the home, 626 Orient drive his mother, Mrs. Emma Parks, Cedar Vale, Kan.; two brothers, Hugh Parks, Chautauqua, Kan., and Wayne Parks, Cedar Vale; and two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Williams, Cedar Vale, and Mrs. Lawrence Barnhardt, Chicago.

Coach Parks, 43 years old, was born at Hewins, Kan., on a farm, April 28, 1896. He attended grade school at Hewins and graduated from the Cedar Vale high school in 1915. He taught at a grade school in Pawnee county, Kan., in 1915-16 and at the Hewins, Kan., high school in 1916-17.

MR. HERBERT PARMAN - Submitted by Ilene Mullendore Butler

Herbert R. Parman, 90, of Newton died Thursday, Mar. 7, 1991 at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1900 in Sedan, the son of John Tipton and Laura Johnson Parman. His wife Louise Ellison Parman of Girard, preceeded him in death in 1974.

He was a prominent cattleman and trader in Sedan during the early years of his adult life, later moving to Newton where he was an independent flagger and trucker associated with several mobile home dealers until his death. He lived in Newton for forty years.

Services were at 10:30 am. Saturday, Mar. 9, 1991, at Newton with Reverend Orley Hermon of the First Christian Church officiating. Fred Parman Jr. sang the selection “In The Garden” and “How Great Thou Art” accompanied on the organ by Edith Harms. Burial was later in the day at the Girard Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Dr. Fred D. Parman of Pryor, Okla.; one daughter, Jo Obenchain of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister Norine Hinkle of Sarasota, Fla., eight grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.

Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army.

The funeral of Mrs. John Parman whose death occurred Friday, March 28th, was held at the family home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Campbell, pastor of the Sedan M. E. church, of which deceased was a member. The remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.
Deceased was born in Butler county, Kansas, September 21, 1874. When a young woman, she was united in marriage, on July 5, 1890, to Mr. John Parman of Chautauqua county. It was here they lived together for nearly forty years and had a wide acquaintance. Ten children were born to their union. Two daughters and one son died in infancy, another son, George, a veteran of the World’s War, died last summer.
Mrs. Parman was converted to the Christian faith early in life and united with the Methodist church, where she always held membership. She was a consistent Christian and sought the higher and better things of life. She was also a member of the Security Benefit Association.
She had been a patient sufferer for many years with asthma. While her condition of health had not been good of late, yet no one thought her to be seriously ill until it was discovered early Thursday morning, March 28th that she had quietly fallen into the sleep of death and had gone to her long home to await the resurrection of the just. She was aged 54 years, 6 months and 7 days.
She is survived by her husband; four Sons, Archie of Fullerton, California, Robert of Long Beach, Herbert and Emory of Sedan; two daughters Mrs. Stella Morton of Monett and Norine at home; five grandchildren; a brother, L. E. Johnson of Pleasant Plains, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. 0. A. Bond of Haviland, Kansas and Lydia Cloud of Crowley, Colo.
All the children were present at the funeral.

George Parman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Parman of Sedan, died at Glendale, California, July 24th. Burial was in Forest Lawn cemetery at that place. His death was caused by tuberculosis contracted while in overseas service in the World War.
Besides his parents he is survived by four brothers and two sisters: Archie and Bob who reside at Long Beach, California, Emeral and Herbert of Sedan, Miss Norine and Mrs. Stella Morton.

MR. ALBERT L. PATE - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

Funeral Services were conducted last Tuesday, July 19 for Albert Louis Pate, 75 year old resident of Cedar Vale.

Mr. Pate died in the Sedan Hospital July 17 after a long illness. He was the City Clerk from Feb. 2, 1944 to July 1, 1949, A charter member of the Lions Club and its first President. He was a retired rural mail carrier with 37 years of service with the Post Office.

Rev. Wayne Newlin officiated at the services assisted by Bro. Ray Foster.
Maurice Smith, 0. B. Stark, Lucille Liltrell and Shirley Brown sang “Going Down the Valley” Beyond the Sunset” and I came to the Garden Alone, accompanied by Mrs. R. D. Oltjen. Pallbearers were: Ray Oltjen, Melvin Shrader, Floyd Dale, Mickey Kingsbury, Homer Leedy, and Orville Burkett.

He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and Odd Fellow Lodge. He took a great interest in his lodge work. He was Camp Clerk for the Modern Woodmen which position he held until his last illness when he was unable to perform the duties of his office.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Anna H. Pate, one daughter-in-law, Nadine A. Pate, two granddaughters, Billy Lou Smith and her husband Rodney, Patricia Moxon and her husband, Joe, four great grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, besides numerous other relatives and friends.

Albert has lived in this vicinity all his life. He was a kind and loving husband and father and a good neighbor who took a lively interest in public affairs of the community and always got lots of enjoyment out of living and will be sadly missed by his many friends.

A. L. Pate will hang up a challenging record on November 30, 1942, as a mail carrier on R.R. 3 out of Cedar Vale with 37 years of continuous service to his credit. Mr. Pate received his appointment December 1, 1905, at a salary of $720.00 a year, out of which he bought his own equipment. His career was started in the horse and buggy days and he used light ponies and a buggy. Four ponies, working in pairs on alternate days, took all hazards in their stride. The old tradition of the Pony Express that "the mail goes through regardless" was Mr. Pate's slogan, also. Good roads were only a myth while Kansas blizzards, floods, March winds, and August droughts were a grim reality to this daily messenger of Uncle Sam.

Thirty years ago the mail was taken out a day late The carrier reported at 7:00 AM, at 7:30 he was away on his route and expected back by 4:30 PM. Today the mail is taken out the day it arrives with the exception of afternoon mail. Mr. Pate used several regular buggies, two mail buggies and one mail cart before the car, a "Little Four", was first used in 1913. Only in good weather would he dare venture out in his "wonder buggy". Since then he has used a long parade of cars, trading for a new one each year. There was one Metz, an Overland, a Plymouth, a Gardner and then the garden varieties of Fords and Chevrolets. Mr. Pate has had six different substitutes, the first of these being Anna Comer Pate, his wife, who is an expert horse woman. His route 3 has had only one other regular carrier, George Beuoy, who carried the mail for one year before Mr. Pate took over. There are nine families still living on his route in their old family homes. During the 37 years, Mr. Pate has served under seven Post Masters.

The weather chart being a mail carrier's guide, he often worked in devious ways his miracles to perform. Some seasons for weeks at a time he would assume the role of Paul Revere and carry the mail in two large saddle bags on his longest-legged steed. One time he made his route on horse back for 17 consecutive days because it was too muddy to drive horses with the mail wagon. At other times he would go jauntily peddling down the road on his bicycle (28 trips on a bicycle) like a city news deliverer or a circus rider. Once, during a deeply drifted snow storm when all other conveyances failed he came into the Post Office after dark mounted on his Alpine stick like an Old Hickory Charger.

As the daily visits into lonely lanes and remote sections he became a link to the outside world. His box holders would be there waiting for him to exchange the jovial greetings. He knew all the inspirations and aspirations of his communities without having even one peek at their postal cards. He watched love and romance flower even in three generations. He was often the Dan Cupid of the potent love letters. He survived the open Post card era when picture postals by the hundreds told the human story. He bore up well under the chain letter craze and has played old mother Dominick to hundreds of incubator chicks shipped by Parcel Post.

At different times Mr. Pate has toyed with the idea of changing occupations, once in 1909 when he took the examination for Rail Way Mail Clerk and received the appointment, only to remain on his Rural Route job. His love of home and being there at night has influenced his life. Only once in his long service was he unable to get back at night and that was caused by a flood.

Mr. Pate has lived in the same house for 37 years, spending much of his leisure time in beautifying the house and yard. A story of his vacation travels in many lands can be told by his rock garden, rustic furniture and ornamental fence pillars. The whole history of Cedar Vale has an index in his rock well, some rocks from this fire, or that bank robbery, this pioneer establishment or that Naturalist who was a collector. Yes, Mr. Pate is a native son of Cedar Vale community--he is sort of a town crier, and an auctioneer, deluxe, of rural pie and box suppers. He was the first President of the local Lions Club.He is the idol of the small fry at Christmas time when he substitutes for Santa Claus at churches and community and family Christmas trees. Albert L. Pate, retiring November 30th, is still a young man, an active builder and a good citizen in any man's town.

MRS. ANNA R. PATE - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

ANNA R. PATE SERVICES TO BE HELD HERE FRIDAY
Mrs. Anna R. Pate, 86, former Cedar Vale resident, passed away Oct. 15 at the Sedan Hospital. She was born Aug. 20, 1882 at Wauneta, the daughter of T. H. and Emma Comer.

She was married to Albert Pate. May 2, 1904 at Wauneta.

She was a member of the Methodist Church in Cedar Vale and Royal Neighbors lodge. She has been a continuous member of the Rebekah lodge since 1908.

Mrs. Pate is survived by two granddaughters, Mrs. Rodney (Billy Lou) Smith of Ponca City, Okla. and Mrs. Joe (Patricia) Moxon of Ft. Worth, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Mattocks of Cedar Vale, Mrs. Grace Bibler of Florence and Mrs. F. L. (Marie) Brown of Boise, Idaho; five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Sbe was Preceded in death by her husband in 1955, one son three brothers and one sister.

Funeral serwices will be held Friday, Oct. 18 at 10:30 am, at Miles Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Otis Bussart officiating.

Interment will be in the Cedar Vale Cemetery. Her body will lie In state this evening and tomorrow until 8:30 am. The casket will be closed during the service.

MR. ARTHUR PATE - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

Funeral rites for Mr. Arthur Pate of Tyro, Kas., who died Thursday in a Coffeyville hospital were held at two o’clock Sunday at the Methodist church in Cedar Vale.

Mr. Pate was born on June 11, 1876 and died December 31, 1936.

The pastor, Reverend E. K. Resler, conducted the service, read the scripture lesson and offered prayer.

The Rev. Winter Green, pastor of the Cedar Vale Baptist church delivered a comforting message to the sorrowing relatives and friends.

A male quartet composed of 0. T. Pierce, Ansel Rester, Fred Holroyd and Ralph Lefwich sang “Sometime We’ll Understand” for the opening hymn and “In the Sweet Bye and Bye” for the closing number.

Following the scripture lesson and prayer, Mr. Blain Adams of Dexter sang “In the Upper Garden.” The accompaniments were played by Miss Edith Hubbard. Interment was in Cedar Vale cemetery. Many floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which Mr. Pate was held.

Survivors include his wife, Cora; Two sons, Lewis of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Ralph of Coffeyville; his mother, Mrs. Ora Pate of Wauneta, Kansas; Two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Reynolds of Sedan, Kansas and Mrs. Rachel Capps of Winlock, Washington; Three brothers, john L. of Arkansas City, Kansas, Albert of Cedar Vale, Kansas and Hubert of Wauneta, Kansas.

The large crowd Included many from Peru, Sedan, Coffeyville and Beggs, Okla.

A large delegation from the Beggs American Legion attended.

Among those present beside the immediate family were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reynolds and family of Sedan; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Pate, Mrs. Harlan Aley and daughter, Harlene of Arkansas City; Mrs. Dean Capps and daughter, Johnora of Windlock, Wash.; E. R. Pate, Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Highbaugh. Coffeyville; Mr. and Mrs. Will Drennan, Mr. and Mrs. West Drennan, Mr. Dean Drennan, Carl and Eva Drennan all of Winfield.

MR. ERNEST PATE - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

Ernest Pate Funeral Services Held Today
Death Claims Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pate After a Years Illness

Funeral services were held at Cedar Vale Methodist Episcopal church at 1:30 this afternoon for Ernest R. Pate, son of Mr. an Mrs. Albert Pate, who died Tuesday morning at 6:05 o’clock following a years illness of actinomyosis. The Rev. E. K. Resler, pastor the church was in charge.

Ernest was born September 17, 1904, at Cedar Vale. Surviving are his widow formerly Miss Nadine Akin of Hewins; two daughters in grade school, Billie Lou and Patricia; his parents; and two grandmothers, Mrs. Ora Pate Wauneta, and Mrs. T. H. Comer Cedar Vale.

Ernest was afflicted with a rare disease and all that modern medical science could do and the tender and loving care of his parents and wife failed to cure. When first taken ill he entered the Halsted hospital where he was a patient for several weeks. After improving from the first severe illness he was brought to Cedar Vale where he was cared for at the home of his parents. During recent weeks his condition became gradually worse until death ended his suffering.

Ernest was a linotype operator by trade and had been employed in the composing room of the Wichita Eagle for several years before illness forced him to quit. He operated a linotype used in advertising composition which is one of the hardest positions to fill on large newspaper. He learned the printer’s trade in Cedar Vale on the County Liner which was published by Cecil Jones.

During his illness he was remembered by his many friends an fellow workers who paid him many visits which lightened the burden of his illness.

The high esteem by which Ernest was held in the hearts of the people of the community and his friends elsewhere was shown by the large attendance at the funeral rites and by the flowers which were in great abundance.

The obituary read at the funeral services was written by Cecil Jones his former employer and one of his closest friends.

The Cedar Vale faculty quartet composed of Leon Akin, Frank Stark, Thelma Snyder and Mary Mercer sang appropriate numbers at the service. Interment was made in the Cedar Vale cemetery.

MR. JOHN L. PATE - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

John L. Pate was born near Pittsburgh, Penn., July 2nd, 1846 and departed this life at his home in Cedar Vale, Kansas, September 24, 1934, age 88 years, 2 months and 22 days.

He was united in marriage to Emma Crawford in 1872 and to this union one child was born. Mrs. Pate passed away in 1873. He was again united in marriage to Ora A. Bumgarner in 1875. To this union five daughters and four sons were born, three daughters dieing in infancy. One daughter, Ruth Reynolds of Cedar Vale and four sons. Luther of Arkansas City, Arthur of Peru, Hubert of Wauneta and Albert of Cedar Vale were all at his bedside at the time of his death. Harvey of Winlock, Washington and Rachel Capps, also of Winlock, were unable to be with him at the time of his sickness and death. He also leaves 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Mr. Pate came to Kansas in 1870 and had resided in this vicinity since.

Although he never united with the church he believed in Christ and his teachings and about forty years ago he was baptized in that faith. He was a good father, friend and neighbor and his going means sorrow to many hearts.

Welcome, old friends; these many years
Have we lived door by door
The fates have laid aside their shears
Perhaps for some few more.

Rather what lies before my feet
My notice shall engage.
He who hath braved youth’s dizzy heat Dreads not the frost of age.

Mr. Pate lived almost a century but he did not dread the frost of age.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Wauneta Tuesday conducted by Rev. W. G. McIntosh, Methodist pastor of Cedar Vale, assisted by Rev. Winter Green, Baptist pastor of that place. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holroyd, Mrs. Irene Aley and Mr. Ozp Pierce. Mrs. Edgar Fisker sang a solo number, “There’ll be No Night There.”

Burial was in Grant Creek cemetery.

MRS. MISSOURI A. PATE - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

Mrs. M. A. Pate Rites Conducted Sunday Succumbed Friday at Winfield At Age of Eighty-Nine

Funeral services for Mrs. Missouri Arizona Pate were conducted at the Cedar Vale Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Joe Samuels of Sedan and the Rev. W. E. Burdette of Cedar Vale officiating.

Mrs. Pate, who had lived on a farm in the Wauneta community for 67 years and for the past few years had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Reynolds, at Sedan, became ill May 17 and was taken to Newton Memorial hospital at Winfield where she remained a patient until she succumbed last Friday at 7:30 a. m. at the age of 89 years, three months and four days.

A quartet composed of Maurice Smith, Alvin House, Raymond Coldren and 0. B. Stark sang “Beautiful Garden of Prayer” and “Rock of Ages.” Maurice Smith sang as a solo, “Crossing the Bar.” Mrs. Chas. Krause accompanied at the piano. Mrs. Chas. Lefler, Mrs. Earl Sollers and Mrs. Clarence Marshall had charge of the flowers. Casket bearers were Fay Webb, M. E. Shrader, Tom Cooper, Earl Appleby, Will Rutledge, and S. D. Witt. Interment was made in Cedar Vale cemetery.

Missouri Arizona Bumgarner was born in Wayne county, Iowa, March 7th, 1859. At the age of seven, her parents moved to Cherokee county, Kansas, living there for five years. From there they moved to Chautauqua county and homesteaded on the old Bumgarner place.

On July 11, 1875, she was united in marriage to John L. Pate. To this union nine children were born, three dying in infancy; Arthur, a son, died only a few years ago. Those surviving are Luther of Arkansas City, Albert of Cedar Vale, Hubert of Wauneta, Mrs. Rachel Capps of Winlock, Washington and Mrs. Ruth Reynolds of Sedan, with whom Mrs. Pate made her home the last few years.

Mrs. Pate lived on a farm five and one-half miles east of Cedar Vale for 67 years, the farm being sold on account of her failing health. Mr. Pate preceded her in death September 23, 1934.

MRS. PEARL NADINE PATE - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith

Pearl Nadine was born on December 31 1907, in Hewins, Kansas, the first daughter of Robert W. Akin and Pearl -Akin. She attended elementary school in Hewins and graduated from the Cedar Vale High School, Cedar Vale, Kansas, with the class of 1925. On April 27, 1924, Nadine and Ernest R. Pate were united in marriage in Newkirk, Oklahoma. They made their home in Cedar Vale until Nadine graduated from High School and then lived in Kaw City, Oklahoma, and Arkansas City, Herrington and Wichita, Kansas. Nadine and Ernest had two daughters, Billy Lou and Patricia Jean. When Ernest became terminally ill they moved back to Cedar Vale in 1937 where Nadine continued to live after her husband’s death in 1938 and until her death on February 14, 1984.

She retired June 30, 1972, after working as a postal clerk in Cedar Vale for thirty years. Besides her husband, Nadine was preceded in death by her mother and father; three brothers, LD Akin, Parks Akin, Roger Akin; and one sister, Loverne Marchand. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-laws, Billy and Rodney Smith of Ponca City, Oklahoma, and Patricia and JT Molder of Fort Worth, Texas. Also surviving her are seven grandchildren and their spouses and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Akin of Grove, California; two sisters, Nedra Dissinger of Manistique, Michigan, and Lauveve Fox of Denver Colorado; numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 17th at 10:30 a.m. in the Cedar Vale church of Christ with interment in the Cedar Vale Cemetery. Miles Funeral Home of Cedar Vale was in charge of arrangements.

MR. BERTIE PATTERSON - Submitted by Anonymous

Obit: Bertie Patterson Rites Friday
Funeral services for Bertie Elmer Patterson, 83, who died Tuesday, Nov. 24, in an Independence nursing home will be held Friday, Nov. 27, at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist church at Cedar Vale with Rev. Don Harper and Rev. Jess Goss officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Vale cemetery.

Mr. Patterson was born Feb. 9, 1887, at Red Top, Mo., to Eliza Roland and Frances Newton Patterson. Primary places of residence were Grainola, Okla., Arkansas City and Cedar Vale. He was a member of the Woodman Lodge.

Survivors include one son, Ransom Patterson, Amarillo, Tex.; five daughters, Mrs. Arlie Saber, Miami, Tex., Mrs. Jake Ranis, Duncan Okla., Mrs. Paul Lewis, Healdton, Okla., Mrs. Chester Hobart, Grenola, and Mrs. Lewis Harp, Independence; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Rome, Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Rina Hammerbacker of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Gertrude Routledge of Wichita.

MRS. MILDRED V. PATTESON

Mildred Viola Patteson passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka. She was 85 years of age and a long time resident of Moline. Mildred was born on Nov. 11, 1921 on a farm in rural Chautauqua County to Clifford Earl and Minnie Irene (Fildes) Lampson. She attended Pleasant Valley rural school and graduated from Grenola High School in 1938. As a freshman in high school, she joined the Girl Reserves and remained an active member for several years.

On Nov. 22, 1941, she married Darrel Walker Patteson at Sedan, and to this union was born two sons, Tommy Joe and Roger Lance. Mildred was a devoted wife and mother and, during most of her adult life, was secretary for Patteson Gas Company and Patteson Brothers, Inc. of Moline. She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 5, 1996.

She is survived by two sons, Tom Patteson and his wife Sharon, and Roger Patteson and his wife Linda, all of Moline, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and two sisters-inlaw, Lela Patteson of Ardmore, Okla., and Florence Lampson of Moline.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a sister, Leah Mae Spiller and a brother, Richard Lampson.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Pastor Gary Boles of the Moline Community Fellowship officiating. Wanda Mills was the pianist with Lloyd Zimmerman singing “In The Garden” and “One Day At A Time”. The casket bearers were Clinton Conklin, Delbert Lamp son, Lee Lampsón, Brad Minn, Lucas Mott and Eric Ortega. Interment will be held at the Moline Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Howard Twilight Manor. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.

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

MR. FLOYD M. PATTESON

Floyd M. "Pat" Patteson, 81, of Cedar Vale, died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.

He was born Sept. 13, 1928 in the Round Mound area east of Cedar Vale to Walker and Nora Edna (Ferguson) Patteson. Pat grew up in the Round Mound area and attended school at Cedar Vale.

Pat was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War.

On July 1, 1951 he married Mary Marshall at Hewins. Kan. Following their marriage they made their home in Cedar Vale where Pat began working for Caney Valley Electric working his way up to assistant manager. They moved to Altamont, Kan., where Pat was manager of Twin Valley Electric Cooperative. He later worked for Great Plains Electric in Laniar, Missouri as construction superintendent on location throughout the four state area. Then he was construction supervisor at Cimarron Electric in Kingfisher, Okla., until retiring in 1992. After leaving Kingfisher he was Resident Engineer for AMA in Joplin, Mo.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Patteson of the home; one son, Steve Patteson and his wife Diane of Racine, Wisc.; one daughter, Montra Beeler of Cedar Vale; two grandchildren, Gina Marie Patteson of Racine, Wisc., and Marshall Leon Beeler of Cedar Vale; and two friends that he considered grandchildren; Travis Richardson and Michelle Golden; brother-in-law Inland Wiison of Dewey, Okla.; sister-in-law, Louise Orsbun of Fort Smith, Ark., and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Pansy File.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday. July 8, 2010 at Round Mound Cemetery east of Cedar Vale with Reverend Jerry Bever officiating. Following the service the family will receive friends at the Long Shed in Cedar Vale. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.

The family suggests memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or the Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 North Douglas, Sedan, KS 67361.

To leave a message for the family please visit www.dwbfh. com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

MR. FRANK A. PATTESON

SEDAN Frank Augustus Patteson passed away on Saturday, March 8,2003 at the Sedan City Hospital in Sedan, Kansas. He was 88 years of age and a long time resident of Moline. Frank was born on Sept. 26, 1914 near Leeds in Chautauqua County, Kansas to Adam Augustus and Sarah Anne (Pierce) Patteson. He attended rural school and grew to manhood in the Chautauqua County area.

Frank joined the United States Army Air Corps and served in the European Theater during World War II. On Jan. 18, 1946, he married Valetta Mae Patteson at Winfield, Kan., and to this union was born a, son Floyd and two daughters, Neta and Beth. They made a home for their family in the Moline community, throughout their lives.

Frank was a business partner with his brother, Darrel. In their early years, they performed contract grain harvesting and dozer work and the brothers were also farmers and cattlemen. In the mid-1950s, they became selfemployed oil producers in Elk and Chautauqua Counties. They also purchased a propane company in Moline and operated Patteson Brother’s Gas Company for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 2, 1998.

Frank was a member of American Legion FergusonSpease Post #388 at Moline and was a long time member of the Moline Christian Church.

He is survived by his son, Floyd of Seattle, Washington; his daughters, Neta Durbin of Anchorage, Alaska, and Beth McAllister of Glendale, Ariz.; two grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held March 11, at the Moline Christian Church with Pastor Gary Boles and Pastor Bill Long officiating. Military funeral honors were conducted by Ferguson-Spease Post #388 at the Moline Cemetery.

A memorial has been established with the moline Christian Church. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.

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

MRS. EDITH BELL PAVEY - Submitted by Linda McCormick

Edith Bell Pavey, 99, formerly of Coffeyville, died Monday (Jan. 17, 2000) at Pleasant Valley Manor, Sedan.

Mrs. Pavey was born May 4, 1900, at Elgin, to William M. and Ida Gertrude (Thorburgh) Wall. She moved to Coffeyville in 1969. Mrs. Pavey lived at Coffeyville until 1990, and then moved to Sedan, to Pleasant Valley Manor.

She married Arthur D. Pavey, July 4, 1922, at Nowata. Mr. Pavey preceded his wife in death on Aug. 24, 1924.

Mrs. Pavey had been a member of First Baptist Church, Elgin.

Survivors include a sister, Audrey Byers, Canute, two brothers, Claude Wall, Sedan, and Sam Wall, Elgin.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, and three brothers.

Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday, at Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan.

Visitation is 9 am until 9pm Wednesday, at Graves Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to Pleasant Valley Nursing Home, in care of Graves Funeral Home, Coffeyville.

MR. DALE E. PAYTON

PAWHUSKA - Dale Eddie Payton was born Oct. 14, 1931 at Dewey, Okla. He died after a brief illness on March 30, 2003 at Pawhuska, Okla.

Payton is survived by his wife, Mae, of the home, four children, Theresa Butcher and her husband, Larry, Pawhuska, Okla., Dennis Price and his wife, Misty, Ponca City, Okla., Denise Frazier and her husband, John, Katy, Texas and Dana Burdick and her husband, Jason, Pawhuska, Okla., five granddaughters, four grandsons, one great grandson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Payton was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Dale and Martha Lou (Kincaide) Payton, grandparents, James Henry and Lucy Rene (Somerwell) Payton and Joseph B. and Nancy (McDonald) Kincaide, four brothers and two sisters.

Payton was an active member of the Chautauqua Southern Baptist Church of Chautauqua Kan. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and he served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was retired from Cameron Iron Works in Porter, Texas as a machinist in 1994 and returned to Oklahoma to make his home on a ranch near Pawhuska. He was of Cherokee Indian descent.

Services will be Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Chautauqua Southern Baptist Church in Chautauqua, Kan. The family will greet friends and relatives at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kan. from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1.

Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 3414 SE Kentucky, Bartlesville, OK 74006 or to the American Cancer Society.

MR. CARL A. PAXTON - Submitted by Atcha Nolan

Carl A. Paxton Dies Early Today; Funeral on Sunday

Carl A. Paxton, 69, resident of Elk City the past several years and a retired farmer, died at 3 o'clock this morning at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He had been a patient there two weeks.

Funeral services are to be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Elk City Christian Church with the Rev. Manley Mott officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Funeral Home.

Mr. Paxton was born on December 18, 1891 in Chautauqua County. He was a son of James Moss and Elizabeth (Hollingsworth) Paxton.

Survivors include the widow, Margaret J. of the home, two sons, Harold D. Paxton, Baker, Calif. And Jack L. Paxton, Midland, Tex., and a daughter, Mrs. Helen Herbert, Roswell, N.M., and two sisters, Mrs. Don Calkins, Independence, and Mrs. Pearl Rich, Broken Arrow, Okla. Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.

Preceding Mr. Paxton in death were his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He was a member of the Christian Church in Sedan. Since moving to Elk City Mr. and Mrs. Paxton had operated a rest home.