Sedan Times-Star - January 03, 2007
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. DOROTHY J. PAGAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
LEANDER, Texas-- Dorothy Jeanette Pagan passed away on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at Breckenridge Hospital, Austin, Texas. She was 76 years of age and a former resident of Howard.
Dorothy was born on February 28th, 1929 to Guy V. and Gladys V. (Morgan) Denton. She grew up in Howard and graduated from Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater.
Dorothy married Charles E. Clark in 1950, and together they raised their six children, Marye, Chris, Martha, Melissa, Alan and Kevin in Encinitas, Calif. They were divorced in 1969.
Dorothy married Jose Pagan on Sept. 11, 1976 and added two step-daughters Shirley and Joanne to her family. Joe preceded her in death in 2002, shortly after their 25th wedding anniversary.
Dorothy and Joe were foster-care parents in California for several developmentally disabled youth and retired to Howard in 1988.
They were active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Eureka branch and kept busy with the Carter-Rader American Legion Post and American Legion Auxiliary as well as delivering Friendship Meals.
Dorothy is survived by her six children, Marye Carroll of Round Rock, Texas; Charles (Chris) Clark of Los Gatos, Calif; Martha Clark of Leander, Texas; Melissa Arribere of Encinitas, Calif; Alan Clark of Salem, Ore.; and Kevin Clark of Cadar Park, Texas; two step-daughters, Shirley Hansen of Stockton, Calif and Joanne McColm of Pleasanton, Calif., and 17 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and her brother Guy M. Denton.
A memorial service was held Dec. 15, 2005, in Cedar Park, Texas, and another memorial service is planned for Saturday, March 11, at 2:30 p.m. at the Eternal Hills Cemetery in Oceanside, Calif.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion, Boys and Girls State c/o Mrs. Gleneva Winn, P.O. Box 202, Howard, KS 67349
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.
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. FIDELIA PALMER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mrs. Fidelia Palmer was born in Canada, in 1838.
She united with the M. E. church in 1874 at Ottawa, Kansas. As a member she has been faithful, energetic, and generous, holding to the view that our best thoughts should be put into practice and worked out here for the benefit of humanity.
Sister Palmer was the mother of seven children, only one, Mrs. Dr. Pearce survives her.
She died at the home of her daughter, March 13, at 1 a.m.., and was buried the afternoon of the same day in Grace Lawn cemetery. Services were conducted at the home by Rev. Geo. E. Tifft.
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. JOE M. PARKER
Joe Melvin Parker passed away Friday, December 28, 1990 at Memorial Hospital in McPherson, Kansas. He was 82 years of age. Joe was born on January 10, 1908 at Elk Falls, Kansas to Payton Ella and Hattie Mae (Brown) Parker. He was one of five children, three boys and two girls. He attended Elk Falls schools.
Following the completion of his formal education, Joe began working at various jobs around the state of Kansas. He always said he was a “jack of all trades but the master of none”. Actually, he was pretty good at whatever task he set out to do. Joe met Margaret I. Kaup at Perry, Oklahoma while he was working as a truck driver and they were married on January 22, 1943 at Perry, Oklahoma. They established their first home at Elk Falls, Kansas. During World War II, Joe honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army. Following the completion of his military obligation, Joe returned to the states and he and Margaret lived in several different towns as Joe would seek work in the construction trade and moved to McPherson, Kansas in 1954 from Marion, Kansas. In 1971, Joe retired from the Poehler Wholesale Grocery Company of McPherson as a truck driver.
Joe was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He truly loved all of his family but his two greatgranddaughters were the “apples of his eye”. Joe enjoyed being around people and loved to smile. He was noted for his great sense of humor and the practical jokes that he would pull on those he knew and liked. He was a God fearing man and truly loved the Lord. During his leisure time, Joe enjoyed fishing and also spent many hours building woodworking projects for his family. He was a member of the Elk Falls Christian Church and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2715 of McPherson, Kansas.
Surviving members of his family include his loving wife of nearly 48 years, Margaret, of the home; one son, Gary of McPherson; three daughters, Peggy Lane and Bonnie Dent, both of McPherson and Jo Kay Gallaway of Denver, CO.; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.
The graveside memorial service was conducted by Rev. Lamoine Waldron of the First Christian Church on Monday, December 31, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. at the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. Military graveside services were presented by Glen M Johnson and Milton Zimbelman representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars Posi No. 2715.
The casket bearers were: Gary Parker, Dean Dent, Larry Lane, Travis Bloomer, John Carter, Jr., and Keith Peterson.
MR. RUSSELL R. PARSONS
HOWARD - Russell R. Parsons, 92, a Howard rancher, died Jan. 2, 1996, in his home.
A Rosary service will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, both in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline. The Rev. Edward Steinberger will officiate. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday in Walnut Valley Cemetery in El Dorado.
Memorials have been established with the Elk County Rural Fire District and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Contributions may he left at Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
Parsons was born March 21, 1903, at Chelsea, the son of John Wesley and Ella Agnes (Miller) Parsons. He attended school in El Dorado and graduated from high school at Hendricks Academy in Gentry, Ark.
On Aug. 22, 1940, he married Elizabeth B. Henn in El Dorado. They lived in Butler County until moving to their ranch east of Howard in 1942.
Parsons remained a rancher throughout his life and continued caring for his cattle after moving to Howard.
He was a member of the Elk County Farm Bureau, the Elk County Cattlemen’s Association and St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Parsons, Howard; three sons, James Parsons, Topeka, and John Parsons and Jerome Parsons, both of Wichita; a daughter, JoElla Hess, Howard; a brother, Jay Parsons, Grass Valley, Calif.; a sister, Kathryn Kunkle, El Dorado; and nine grandchildren.
MR. ARTER B. PATTERSON - Submitted by L. Morgan
Arter B. Patterson Obituary
Arter B. Patterson, age 61, died at his home in Longton, Monday, the 17th, after a long illness. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Patterson, formerly of the Busby neighborhod. The Pattersons were early settlers, coming to the county in the late seventies, while Arter was yet a young boy. He was married to Miss Minnie Shirley and one daughter born to them is now in grade school.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational church, Longton, yesterday, conducted by Rev. Boyd Smith of Burden. Burial was in the Longton cemetery.
Mr. Patterson was a good citizen and highly respected by all who knew him.
MRS. HELGA PATTERSON - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD - Helga Patterson, 102, a longtime resident of Howard, died Sunday in Augusta.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Howard United Methodist Church or Chapter R, P.E.O. scholarship fund. They may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral HOme, Howard.
Mrs. Patterson was born on April 22, 1905 to Peter and Amanda (Jensjen) Froyck at Busby. She graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1923.
She taught school for five years in Cedar Summit, Oakridge and Busby.
On Jan. 6, 1929, she married Clarence A. Patterson and they made their home in Howard. She ws in charge of the Red Cross sewing and knitting program during World War II, served on the Howard City Library board for 35 years, was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church, Chapter R, P.E.O., American Legion Auxiliary and Order of the Eastern Star.
MR. DARRELL W. PATTESON
MOLINE — Darrel Walker Patteson, 74, retired oil and propane producer, died Jan. 5, 1996, at his home in Moline.
Services were held at 10 am. Jan. 8 in the Molinc Christian Church. The Rev. Jim Carter officiated. Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion Post 388 in Moline Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with the Moline Christian Church. Contributions may he left with Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Patteson was born June 11, 1921. at Oil Hill, the son oF Adam Augustus and Sarah Ann (Pierce) Patteson. His family moved to the Belknap community, and he attended Ebenezer rural school in Chautauqua County. On Nov. 22, 1941. he married Mildred Viola Lampson in Sedan.
Patteson worked on the family farm until joining the United States Army. He served in Gen. George Patton’s Third Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart for injuries received during the Battle of the Bulge.
After the war, he returned to the Moline area and operated a custom harvesting business for several years. In the mid-1950s, he purchased an oil lease south of Moline and remained an oil producer for many years. Patteson was also active in the propane business until retiring in 1971.
He was a longtime member of American Legion Post 388 in Moline.
Survivors include, his wife, Mildred Patteson, and two sons, Tom Patteson and Roger Patteson, all of Moline; two brothers, Frank Patteson, Moline, and Sidney Patteson, Ardmore, Okla.; six grandchildren and eight great—grandchidren.
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. THOMAS JEFFERSON PAYNE
Thomas Jefferson Payne was born at Lewis, Vigo County, Indiana, June 22, 1832. He was united in marriage with Adeline Teel Jewell, October 30, 1851. To this union were born ten children, two of whom died in infancy. One daughter, Mrs. Cynthia Bumgardner died December 4, 1907. Those surviving are Mrs. Martha Richey, Eureka, Kansas; Mrs. Nancy Stark, Burdett, Colo; Frank Payne, Bonners Ferry, Idaho; Riley Payne, Howard, Kas.; Mrs. Jennie Forster, Vermillion, Ills.;Harry T. Payne, Newport, Indiana, and Felix Payne, Clovis, New Mexico.
At the age of thirty he united with the Christian Church and has since been a faithful member and consistent worker.
In 1879 with his family he moved to Edgar county, Illinois. In 1911 he moved to Howard, Kansas, where he lived with his son, Riley Payne, until his death.
He enlisted at the call of his country August 13, 1862, and served almost three years in the Union Army. He was in twenty-three of the notable battles and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was honorably discharged June 12, 1865. He was a faithful member of the G.A.R. and served as Post Commander several terms.
He departed this life June 5, 1918, at the age of 85 years,11 months and 17 days. His wife preceded him to the better world Sept. 2, 1875.
Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. Arthur pastor of the Christian Church of Howard. The beautiful service of the G.A.R. was performed at the grave. The interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery.
Card of Thanks
The daughters, sons and grandchildren of T. J. Payne wish to express their appreciation for the kindness and help shown them by their neighbors and friends during their recent bereavement.
NOTE: Transcribed (exactly) by James David Miller from a photocopy of a clipping from The Howard Courant., June 1918.
MRS. BARBARA PERKINS
Barbara (Wildman) Perkins passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2002 at the Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She was 63 years of age and a long time resident of rural Howard. Barbara was born July 23, 1938 in Spring field, Ohio to W. Wendell anil Marguerite Greenawalt Wildman. She grew up on the family farm in the Selma-South Charleston Ohio community, where she was an active member of the Green Plains Friends Meeting, local 4-H, and Girl Scout clubs. She attended South Charleston schools and in 1956, graduated from Westtown School, Westtown, PA. She continued her education at Eariham College in Richmond, IN and graduated in 1960. During that time, she was active in Young Friends of North America.
On June 11, 1960 she and James R. Perkins repeated their wedding vows under the care of the Clear Creek Friends Meeting on the Eariham College campus. From June, 1960 to the end of her life she made her home in the Howard, Kansas community where she served as a 4-H Community Club leader, was active in the Howard Mothers’ Club, during which time they raised the funds for the swimming pool and tennis courts. She was the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and also an active member of the Howard Tuesday Reading Club and the Elk County Cattlewomen’s Association. She served her church community at University Friends Meeting and later at Heartland Friends Meeting in Wichita and also served on the Board of Advisors of Earlham School of Religion, Richmond, Indiana. For over twenty five years she was in charge of the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at University Friends Meeting.
Upon the death of her brother William W. Wildman in 1981, she assumed the duties of Farm Manager for Mac-O-Chee Farm in Ohio. She found great enjoyment following her father’s footsteps in the role of the management of the farm, raising corn and fattening cattle. In 1993 she and the family moved Mac-O-Chee Farm operations to Kansas and she continued their family’s 180-year involvement in agriculture. During her busy life, she found time to be a full time mother to her and Jim’s three children: David, Mark, and Elizabeth. During the last ten years of her life, as her medical problems increased, she devoted all of her energy to being wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her husband, James; sons, David of Howard and Mark of Eureka; daughter, Elizabeth Hendricks of Howard and their families.
Barbara had a zest for living and lived her life to the fullest. Following a three day struggle after bypass surgery, her system began to shut down. With her friends and family at her side she slipped away Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2002 in Galichia Heart Hospital at Wichita, Kansas, to join her parents and her brother to be with her heavenly father.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002 at the West Elk High School on Highway 99 south of Howard. The service was under the care of Heartland Friends Meeting with Dean Young presiding. Music was provided by Shelli Kadel, Laura Dungan, Aaron Fowler, Dorlan Bales and Allyson Bowen. Private interment was held at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard with Richard Foster presiding and Allyson Bowen playing guitar. Memorials have been established with the Eariham School of Religion, Heartland Friends Meeting Building Fund, Wichita Friends School, and the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. RALPH PERKINS - Submitted by L. Morgan
GARDEN CITY - Ralph "Junior" Perkins, 88, former longtime resident of Howard, died June 16, 2005, at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City.
Services were held in the Presbyterian Church and burial was in Valley View Cemetery June 17.
Memorials have been established with the Presbyterian Church, 1719 Texas St., Garden City, KS 67846, and Garden Valley Retirement Village, 1505 E. Spruce St., Garden City, KS 67846.
Perkins was born Feb. 14, 1919, in Independence, to Zora (Root) and Ralph Perkins.
Perkins and Phyllis Rae Snowden married in March 1939. She died Oct. 15, 1969.
He and Orel Claire Mueller married at Garden City Dec. 28, 1970. She died June 4, 2005.
Perkins was a General Electric retailer in Howard for nearly 20 years and operated a plumbing and electrical wiring service at the same location. He moved his business to Garden City in 1964 and continued there until he closed his business and became an insurance agent.
He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, first in Howard and then in Garden City. He served as trustee and elder and as a delegate to Presbytery.
An active member of the Lions Club for over 50 years, he was a charter member of the Howard Lions Club, and when he moved to Garden City in 1964, this activity continued.
In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Hal Kent Perkins, an infant daughter, Carol Perkins, and a stepson, Gary Mueller.
He is survived by two sons, F. Scott Perkins, Kansas City, Kan., and Jeffrey Perkins, Garden City; three daughters, Beverley Hoben, Estes Park, Colo., Sue Collins, Gorham, and Sharon Sheehy, Arvada, Colo.; a stepdaughter, Shirley Sparke, Garden City; two brothers, Elvin D. Perkins, Emporia, and Lynn L. Perkins, Howard; a sister, E. Louise Byer, Lenexa; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
MRS. MARGARET PERSINGER
Margaret Althea Persinger passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at the Gansel House in Independence, Kansas. She was 64 years of age and a resident of Longton. Margaret was born January 25, 1938 in the Crum Community of Chautauqua County, south of Longton, Kansas to Woodrow Gordon and Mildred Ernestine (Woodworth) Dyer. She attended Cove rural school and graduated from Longton High School in 1955. Margaret also attended Wichita State University.
On January 31, 1958, she married Ernest Eugene Persinger at Longmont, Colorado. They made their home in Denver where Margaret was employed by the Martin-Marietta Company and she also worked for commercial banks in the Denver area. They moved to Longton in 1959 and remained there until moving to Junction City, Kansas for one year, in 1961. Margaret and Ernest returned to Longton and made their home in the Longton community throughout their lives.
Margaret was co-owner and manager of Frontier Auction and Realty, and Persinger Sales and Service in Longton for more than 30 years. She was also employed for several years at banks in Independence, Longton and Moline. Margaret was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was a member of Ladonia Chapter #243 Order of the Eastern Star, the Longton Historical Society and the Longton United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest; her sons, James Persinger and his wife Marina of Ogallala, Nebraska and Jeff Persinger and his wife Glenda of Sedan; her brother, C. Wilbur “Bill” Dyer and his wife Sally of Longton; her sister, Sharon Greenleaf and her husband William of Paradise, California and 5 grandchildren, Travis, Bret and Nathan Persinger of Sedan and Cody and Taylor Persinger of Ogallala.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2002 at the Longton United Methodist Church with Rev. Buit Santee and Rev. Joe Niéhols officiating. Interment was held at the Longton Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Longton United Methodist Church, the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice of Wichita and the Gansel House of Independence. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. DENNIS M. PETERSON - Submitted by Jerry Jackson
Ellis Funeral Home web site in Grove, Oklahoma.
Name Dennis Markley Peterson Born Mar 15, 1953. Died Dec 10, 2007
GROVE – Dennis Markley Peterson, age 54, died December 10, 2007 at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove, Oklahoma.
Dennis was born March 15, 1953 to Joe Hall and Beverly (Flock) Peterson in Eureka, Kansas. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany in the early 1970’s. He worked as a general handyman and as a butcher at Tom Cat Corner Store. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his dog.
Dennis is survived by his mother Beverly Fuqua of Missouri, step mother Geneva Peterson of Grove, Oklahoma, three children, Stacy Ann, Crystal Gayle and Lesa Renee, nine grandchildren, Sister Cynthia Crane of Georgia, one brother Andy Peterson of Georgia, two half-sisters Beverly Kimbrough and Elizabeth Ralston both of Missouri, three step-sisters Mary Denise of Edson, Kansas, Vickie Eaton of Kansas City, Missouri and Karen Corbin of Augusta, Kansas.
Dennis was preceded in death by his father, and one granddaughter, Stephanie Ann.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Piedmont Cemetery in Piedmont, Kansas, with Marty Taliaferro officiating. Family and friends may leave online condolences by viewing obituary at www.ellisfuneralhome.com. Service has been entrusted to Ellis Family Funeral Home, Grove, Oklahoma.
MR. ROY PETTY
Roy P. Petty, 87, of Sedan died Tuesday night, Nov. 19, 2002, in Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
He was born Sept. 27, 1915, south of Sedan, to Fred and Bertha Mae Petty. He grew up and attended school in the Limestone area south of Sedan.
On May 26, 1936, he married Lois Rena Banning at Howard, Kan. Following their marriage, they made their home in Sedan, where Mr. Petty worked at the Sedan Bakery. In 1938, they purchased the bakery and operated it until purchasing their farm northeast of Sedan in 1942. Mr. Petty raised cattle, worked for Union Gas Co. and the Chautauqua County Road Department. He retired from the cattle operation several years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Lois, of the home in Sedan; one brother, Dean Petty, Wichita; two granddaughters; one step granddaughter; one step grandson; three great grandsons; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one son, Gary Petty, on Nov. 5, 2001.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, in the Greenwood Cemetery at Sedan, with Rev. Harold Tucker offficiating.
The family suggests memorials to Harry Hynes Hospice. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan was in charge of the arrangements. Send contributions to Box 7, Sedan, KS 67361.
MRS. SUSANNA C. PFREHM
Susanna Caroline Pfrehm passed away Saturday, February 12, 1983 at the Sedan City Hospital. She was 102 years of age. Susie, as she was called by her friends, was born on October 3, 1880 on a farm west of Moline, Kansas, to James and Rhodina Baker Webb.
She attended rural schools in the Old Boston and Moline area of Elk County. In 1899, she united in marriage with Herbert E. Turner at Moline and they made their home near Elk Falls for the first years of their marriage, in the early 1920’s Mr. Turner became the Treasurer of Elk County and Susie served as Deputy Treasurer durng that time. He preceded her in death in 1949.
In November of 1955, she united in marriage with Edward Pfrehm at Moline, Kansas, and they lived in the Moline and Howard area until his death in 1980. She was a homemaker who lived her entire life in Elk County. Susie was very active in the United Methodist Church of which she was a member at Howard. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge #154 at Howard.
Sbe is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ramona Blizard of Howard and Mrs. Ruth Bender of Northridge, California; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents. two sisters, three brothers, a son, Joe, and her husbands.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 1983 in the Zimmerman Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Lynn of the Howard United Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Louise Morgan sang “Beyond The Sunset” and “How Geat Thou Are.“ with Mrs. Robin Smith as the organist. The casket bearers were David Magers, Lyman Snodderley. Albert Bantz, William Gragg. Lloyd Zimmerman, and Herbert Spurrier. Interment was held in the Moline Cemetery at Moline. Kansas. A memorial has been established with the Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home. Arrangemenh were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard
MRS. DOLA L. PINER - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith
Dola L. Piner, 79, of Grenola, died at her home on Sunday, July 3. She was born Oct. 27, 1903 in Chautauqua County, the daughter of John and Nellie (Keck) Baker.
She was a housewife and member of the Grenola Christian Church.
Survivors are her husband, John Lawrence Piner of the home; one daughter, Verna Lou Piner of Grenola; one brother, Dean Baker of Grenola; one sister, Viola Baker of Cambridge.
Services were held Wednesday, July 6, at 10:00 a.m. in the Grenola Christian Church, Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola. Rev. Harvey Richardson officiated. Watt Funeral Home at Moljne was in charge of arrangements.
MR. JESSE C. PINNEY - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY -- Jesse C. Pinney
Jesse C. Pinney died at his home at Longton, Monday April 8, 1895. He has been an invalid during the past four years, the last three years of the time he was unable to leave his bed. During the past year he was not able to feed himself. He was 67 years and three months old at the time of his death.
He was buried Tuesday at the Longton cemetery. Funeral services having been held at the Congregational church conducted by Rev. C. L. McKesson.
Mr. Pinney came to Kansas at a very early date, and took an active part in all the early troubles, serving under Jim Lane. He served nearly four years in the late war. He was one of the very first settlers on Elk River, locating about two miles west of Longton in 1868, while the Indians were yet here. When Howard county was organized he was appointed sheriff. He lived a very active life until five years ago, when he was stricken with rheumatism. Just before the adjournment of Congress, Representative Hudson succeeded in getting a special bill passed granting Mr. Pinney a pension of $50 a month. He leaves a wife, daughter and two sons to mourn his loss.
MR. B. W. PINSON
B. W. Pinson of Oswego died September 12. Burial was at Oswego, September 14. Mr. Pinson owned the former Dr. G. H. Grimmell farm, northeast of Howard, presently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harrod.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dilli accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harrod and Tim to the memorial services for Mr. Pinson, which were held at Oswego, Thursday. Tim returned to his schoo in Winfield, Thursday evening.
MR. ELMER R. PLATZ - Submitted by L. Morgan
ELMER ROSS PLATZ
Was born December 15, 1863, in Ohio. Died in Howard, Ks., September 5, 1904, age 40 years, 8 months, 21 days.
Elmer Platz was born on the old homestead which had been the home of the Platz family since the very earliest settlement of Ohio. He grew up on the farm, studied and acquired a good common school education, and came to Howard, Kansas with the parents in 1885, and engaged in the mercantile business. Here he had made his home ever since, although he spent a year in Fall River, and traveled on the road as a salesman and solicitor for another year. He served as deputy county treasurer under W. F. Coors and afterwards under L. E. Roberts, until failing health compelled him to retire to his home. The past year has been for him a year of pain and suffering. His strength steadily failed, and for several weeks he has been almost entirely helpless, though his mind was bright and clear, and his spirits cheerful and hopeful up to the morning of his last day of pain and suffering.
He was converted to a religious life and joined the M. E. church in this city under the pastorate of Rev. S.S. Martin, several years ago, and for many years was a faithful and useful member of the M. E. church choir.
Elmer Platz was beloved by all who knew him. He was an upright, honorable man, clean morally and honest as the days are long. He was a loving and dutiful son, and no one can witness the sorrow of that grief stricken mother without joining in her mourning for her youngest born and best beloved.
The funeral was held at the M. E. church, Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. B. M. Powell of Neodesha, late pastor of the Howard M. E. church, conducted the services, after which the interment took place at Grace Lawn cemetery.
The pall bearers were county officers and the male choir which furnished the music were members of the old McKinley Glee Club with which Elmer Platz sang during the ‘96 campaign. The arrangements for the funeral were made according to the expressed wishes of Mr. Platz some days before his death.
The bereft mother and the mourning relatives have the sincerest sympathy of all.
MR. ELBERT E. POOLE - Submitted by Louise Havens
Elbert Eugene Poole, youngest son of Frank and Florence Poole, was born February 9, 1905, north of Howard, KS and departed his life January 20, 1965, at his home in Wichita, KS, at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 11 days.
He received his schooling and grew to manhood in Elk County. Elbert never married, but stayed at home and helped with his folks on the farm. During the second World War, he worked at Portland, Oregon, then went to Hanford, Washington, where he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission.
He became ill in March of 1964, while working at the Fourth National Bank in Wichita, KS, where he had worked for several years. Elbert was a very quiet and likeable person and always loved his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by this father, mother, two sisters and one brother. He leaves to mourn his death one brother, Marion Poole of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Mrs. Alice Poole Mooris of Howard, KS and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 23, at 2:00 p.m., at the Spurrier-Watt chapel, with the Rev. James Lorensen of the Howard Christian church officiating. The casket bearers were Chester Morris, Lewis Morris, Willard Morris, Ralph Armstrong, Howard Armstrong and Vern Friend. Music was furnish by Mrs. Barbara Calvert, accompanied by Mrs. Louise Morgan. Grave side services and burial were in the Cresco Cemetery.
MRS. FLORENCE D. A. POOLE - Submitted by Louise Havens
Florence Donna Ann Royse Poole, daughter of William and Frances Royse, was born August 22, 1868, in Marion County, Iowa. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Elk County, KS. She passed away Monday, February 2, 1953, at her home in Howard, KS. at the age of 84 years, 5 months, and 24 days.
In 1888 she was united in marriage to John Franklin Poole, who preceded her in death in the year of 1937. To this union six children were born, three daughters and three sons.
She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter, Alice Morris of Howard, KS and three sons, Marion of Portland, Oregon; Arthur of Omaha, Nebraska; and Elbert of Wichita, KS. Two daughters preceded her in death, Rozella Armstrong and Maude Poole. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. As a child she joined the Christian Church. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and she will be missed by all who know her.
Funeral services were held at the Moon Chapel in Howard at 2:00 p.m., February 4, 1953, conducted by Preston Barrett, minister of the Christian Church. "Going Down The Valley" and "Beautiful Isle" were sung by Mrs. Wanda Juaire and Mrs. Preston Barrett, with Mrs. Arthur Cummins, accompanist. Escorts were Frank Simons, Homer Armstrong, Willard Morris, Ralph Armstrong, Chester Morris, and Melvin Friend. Burial was in Cresco Cemetery.
MR. JOHN F. POOLE - Submitted by Louise Havens
John Franklin Poole, son of David and Elizabeth Poole, was born in Dubuque County, Iowa and passed away at his home northwest of Howard on Tuesday, April 13, 1937, at 3 a.m.
He came to Elk county in 1885 and has lived here ever since. He was married to Florence Royse, February 15, 1888. He is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. Rozella Armstrong, Mrs. Alice Morris, and Elbert Poole of Howard, KS, Marion and Arthur Poole of Omaha, Nebraska. Also eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Mattie Akers of Bend, Oregon and a brother Marion Poole of Ashland, Oregon.
He has been a kind father and loving husband and will be sadly missed by this family and many friends.
Funeral services were held at the Moon Funeral Home in Howard on Wednesday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. S. Bunch, pastor of the Howard Baptist church. Burial was in Cresco Cemetery, north of Howard.
MISS MAUDE POOLE - Submitted by Louise Havens
POOLE---Near Howard, Elk county, Kansas, Nov. 25, 1900, of diphtheria, Maude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Poole, aged about 9 years.
MRS. MARTHA J. POSTON - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY - Martha (Pyle) Poston
Died - at her home in Longton, Kansas, Monday, June 10, 1901, of consumption, Mrs. Martha J. Poston.
Martha J. Pyle was born Nov. 6, 1871, in Anderson county, Kansas.
When she was 5 years old the family moved to Illinois and remained there 3 years, returning to Kansas when Martha was 8 years old and her home was in Longton from that time until 1894.
She was united in marriage with C. G. Poston in Longton, May 5th, 1889. In 1894 in company with her husband and baby boy she went to the Cherokee Nation where she had made her home until something over a year ago, when it was decided that a trip to the mountains was necessary for her health.
Mr. Poston traveled with her through New Mexico and Colorado for a year, wintering at Rocky Ford.
At last giving up hopes of improvment there, they came back to Kansas arriving in Longton May 26, in time for her to spend her last days in the home of her girlhood.
On the evening of July* 10th, she passed away from her sorrowing friends leaving a husband and two little sons and numerous relatives and friends to mourn her departure.
The remains were laid in the Longton cemetery Tuesday, June 11. Rev. B. Watts delivering the funeral sermon.
Note: *As it appears in the newspaper.
MRS. FRANCES J. POTTER
Frances Josephine Potter passed away Monday, November 28, 1994 at the Thunderbird Samaritan Medical Center in Glendale, AZ. She was 67 years of age. Pat, as she was known, was born on March 19, 1927 in Bray, Ireland to John and Delhia Bridget (McCauley) Jarvis. She attended school and grew to womanhood in London, England.
On Mary 27, 1954, she married Raymond Leo Potter at Ridgeland, S.C. They lived in Orlando, FL. and Oklahoma City, OK., before moving to Spokane, WA. on October 1, 1957. Pat and Ray movcd to Tucson, AZ. on September 23, 1973, where they remained until Ray’s retirement from the U.S. Air Force in 1975. After their retirement, they made their home in Independence, KS. before moving to Glendale, AZ. on July 1, 1978.
Pat was employed as a restaurant waitress, for more than thirty years. She was dedicated to making a home wherever her husband was stationed.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Leo Potter, of the their home in Glendale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 1994 at the Grenola Christian Church in Grenola with Rev. Wallace Wartick officiating. Mrs. Judy Wolfe was the pianist with Mrs. Judy Perrigo singing “Amazing Grace” and “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.” The casket bearers were Darrell Burdette, Lowell French, R.G. Jordan, Dean Keplinger, Bill McNeely, and Carl Reeves. Interment was held in Greenlawn Cemetery at Grenola. A memorial has been established with the Grenola Christian Church. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. MABLE POWELL
Word has been received of the death of Mable (Wood) Stiles Powell, Monday, September 25, 1994 at her home in Velma, OK.
Mrs. Powell was born July 15, 1904 in rural Grenola Fairview Community to Charles H. and Aitha Wood. She later lived with Chalk and Haley DeMoss, so she could attend the Grenola Public Schools. In 1922 she was married to Edd Stiles and moved to Seminole, OK. He died in 1984. She later married Clarence Powell and moved to Oklahoma City, OK.
Survivors include three sons Eldon and Larry Stiles of Velma, OK. and Gary Stiles of Hobbs, NM., daughter Bonnie Hobbs, Vernal, UT., sister Daisy McGuire of Manhattan, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and four greatgreat grandchildren.
Services were held September 28, 1994 at the First Baptist Church of Velma, OK, Burial was in the New Velma Cemetery.
MRS. HAZEL PRESTON - Submitted by Jerry Jackson
HOWARD -- Hazel Preston, 92, homemaker, died Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2000).
Survivors include: three sons, Fred Preston and Orvan Preston, both of Howard, and Dennis Preston of Newton; six daughters, Norma Salisbury of Howard, Joyce Lord of Wichita, Dorothy Walta of Bonner Springs, Ruth Preston of Newton, Sue Wacker of Lansing and Stella DeWitt of Howard; a half-brother, Bob Greenwood of Howard; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Howard.
Burial will be in Cresco Cemetery in Elk County.
Memorials have been established with First Baptist Church of Howard in care of the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, 206 E. Washington.
MR. ORVAN E. PRESTON - Submitted by Jerry Jackson
Orvan Edward Preston b. April 7, 1936, d. November 9, 2006
Orvan Edward Preston died Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Howard Twilight Manor in Howard, Kansas. He was 70 years of age and a long time resident of rural Howard. Orvan was born April 7, 1936 on a farm northwest of Howard to Otis LeRoy and Hazel (Greenwood) Preston. He attended Lower and Upper Paw Paw rural schools and graduated from Howard High School in 1955.
On December 29, 1972, he married Patricia Jane Heisler at Howard, and he adopted her children soon after their marriage. Pat and Orvan owned and operated a farm north of Howard for many years. He has been a resident of Howard Twilight Manor since 2001.
Orvan enjoyed square dancing, playing cards and working on his farm. He was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Howard.
He is survived by a daughter, Shayla Cramer and her husband Darren and a son, Shannon Preston and his wife, all of Altus Oklahoma; four grandsons, Sinjin and Creighton Cramer, Connor and John Parker Preston, and a granddaughter, Alexis Chelise Preston, all of Altus Oklahoma; his sister, Norma Salisbury of Howard, Ruth Preston of Newton, Kansas, Joyce Lord of Wichita, Kansas, Dorothy Walta of Bonner Springs, Kansas and Sue Wacker of Leavenworth, Kansas; his brothers, Fred Preston of Howard and Dennis Preston of Newton, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia on January 16 of this year, and a daughter Chelise Mitchell, his parents and a brother Dean.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Pastor Dean DeWitt and Pastor Robin Haines officiating. The casket bearers were Allen Cummings, Alan Johnson, Lawrence Jontra, Rick Perkins, Dan Miller and Mike Mitchell. The honorary casket bearers were Bob Lord, Wayne Salisbury, Marty Waker and Bob Walta. Memorials have been established with the Orvan Preston Memorial Scholarship Fund and the First Baptist Church of Howard. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. THEODORE PRESTON - Submitted by L. Morgan
Theodore Preston died at his home in Paw Paw township, six miles north of Howard, last Friday, March 10, at six o’clock a.m., after a painful illness of ten days. He had been a sufferer from rheumatism for several years, and the disease lodged in his bowels and kidneys finally causing death.
The deceased was the youngest living son of William Preston and was about twenty-five years of age. He was married and a wife and daughter survive him. He also leaves a father, brother and sister to mourn his death.
The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. D. Bolin, Saturday, March 11, 1905, at 2 p.m., and the remains were interred at the Cresco cemetery, where his mother, three brothers and a sister are buried.
MR. WILLIAM PRESTON - Submitted by L. Morgan
William Preston was born in Ohio Oct. 1, 1840, and died at the home of his daughter, Miss Mary Settle at Orrick, Mo., Nov. 15, 1911, at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 14 days.
He was married April 2, 1865, to Adelia Parrin. To this union were born eight children of which two only survive him. Fred D. Preston of Howard, Kansas and Mrs. Settle of Orrick, Mo. The mother having departed this life Feb. 8, 1901. He has made his home with his daughter for the past six years. While yet young he and his wife confessed Christ and were baptized. He told his son when he made his last visit, that he had no fear of death and was ready to go when called.
The remains were brought to Howard last Friday and funeral services were held at the Paw Paw Baptist church Saturday afternoon by Rev. D. Bolin assisted by Rev. M. A. Follett. Interment in Cresco cemetery.
MRS. GERTRUDE PRICE
Mrs. Gertrude Price, 91, of Independence, died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday at the Jane Phillips Episcopal Memorial Hospital in Bartlesville, Okla., where she had been admitted earlier in the week. Prior to being admitted to the hospital, she had been a resident of the Meadowbrook Terrace Nursing Home.
Cremation has taken place and private inurnment will be held at the Mount Hope Cemetery under direction of the Potts Chapel.
The family suggests memorials to the Friends of Riverside Park and Zoo. Memorials may be left at the funeral home.
She was born on Jan. 3, 1904, in Chautauqua County to William Leo and Anna (Hessert) Callahan. The family moved to Independence in 1911 and she graduated from Montgomery County High School. She later graduated from Baker University.
She married Harry W. Price on March 28, 1930, in Howard. He died in 1982.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Art and Literature Club. She also was chairman of the committee that founded the Girl Scout Little House.
She is survived by a daughter, Ann Price Creighton, Columbia, Mo.; one grandson; and one great-grandson.
MRS. WILLIE M. PRITCHARD
Willie Mae Pritchard passed away Friday, October 26, 2001 at her home in Longton. She was 63 years of age. Billie, as she was known, was born on July 2, 1938 at Anniston, Alabama to Myrtice and Lucille (Stephens) Daugherty. She attended Blue Mountain School and grew to womanhood in Anniston.
Billie lived in Columbus, Georgia for a brief time before moving to Phoenix City, Alabama in 1958. She later moved to Valdosta, Georgia where she married Marion Charles Pritchard on May 9, 1980. In 1988 she moved to Elk City, Kansas and has lived in Longton since 1996. Billie devoted her life to caring for her family.
She attended the Christian Community Church in Longton.
She is survived by her husband, Marion of Valdosta, Georgia; her daughters, Shannon Pritchard and Betty Petty, both of Longton and Janie Morgan of Panama City, Florida; her brothers, Joe Daugherty of Elk City and James Daugherty of Phoenix City, Alabama; her sisters, Sander Hampton of Smith, Alabama and Mildred Daugherty of Crawford, Alabama; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at the Simpson Cemetery near Elk City, Kansas with Bishop W. Don Cragun of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Independence, Kansas officiating. A memorial has been established with the Christian Community Church of Longton. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MISS KARA M. PRYOR
FREDONIA — Kara Marie Pryor, 6, of Fredonia, died from natural causes Friday at Mercy Hospital in Independence. She was the daughter of Clifford and Karen Shinkle Pryor, Fredonia.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mount Zion Cemetery, rural Fall River, with Jim Ward, of the First Christian Church, officiating. A memorial has been established with Fredonla High School Wrestling Cheerleaders. Timmons Funeral Home is in charge pf the arrangements.
Kara Marie Pryor was a first-grade student at Lincoln Elementary School in Fredonia.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Kendall Pryor, of the home; her grandparents, Max and Marilyn Pryor, Fredonia, and Marlene Shinkle, Fall River. and her great-grandparents, Edgar and Eula Knoles, Fredonia.
MR. JACK R. PULLEY
Mr. Jack R. Pulley, age 56, a resident of 1201 Rosewood Lane in Arlington, Texas, passed away Saturday evening after a week’s illness. Born in Hale, Missouri and a former resident of Howard and Wichita, Kansas, he moved to Arlington 15 years ago.
Mr. Pulley was a retired Computer operator with Postal Data Center in Dallas. He was an army veteran of WW II, and a lifetime member and Commander of D.A.V. Chapter No. 157.
He is survived by his wife, Opal V.: son, George E. Pulley of Hurst, Texas; daughter, Mrs. Betty L. Dearmore of Arlington, Texas; 9 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Bonnie J. McLemore of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Moore Funeral Chapel, 1219 N. Davis Dr., Arlington, with Rev. Gary Lindley officiating. Interment was in Moore Memorial Gardens with military honors.
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