MR. WILBUR T. YARBROUGH - Submitted by Kyle Condon
Wilbur Thomas Yarbrough obit, buried Moline Cemetery.
Wilbur Thomas Yarbrough 90, of Haysville retired farmer and railroad worker, died Thursday March 28. Services held Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m. Watt Funeral Home, Moline.
Survivors: sons, Henry of West Plains, Mo., John of Anderson , Mo , George of Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter Velma Dickerman of Arkansas City, KS, Betty Romans of Moline, Dorothy Goin of Haysville, 30 grandchildren, three great grand children, Memorial has been established with Twilight Manor Nursing Home, Howard. Husband of Lucy R. Woods.
MRS. GEORGIA BELLE YELTON
Georgia Belle Yelton passed away on Friday, May 11, 2001 at the Eden Gardens in Statesville, North Carolina. She was 93 years of age and a former resident of Longton, Kansas. Suezy, as she was sometimes known, was born on June 28, 1907 near Longton, Kansas to George and Rosa Zetta Bell (Zinn) Dunlop who farmed north of Longton. She graduated from high school and grew to womanhood in the Longton community.
On June 28, 1928, she married Rev. Hurvey H. Yelton. Rev. Yelton preceded her in death on April 12, 1976. She was a devoted wife and mother, and dedicated her life to caring for her family.
She was a member of the North Pointe Christian Church of Statesville, North Carolina.
She is survived by her sons, Melvin J. Yelton and his wife Jane (Gaither)Yelton of Statesville, North Caroline and G. Don Yelton and his wife Betty (Brown) Yelton of Springfield, Georgia; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Private interment was held at the Longton Cemetery in Longton, Kansas. A memorial has been established with the North Pointe Christian Church, 2228 Wilkesboro Hwy, Statesville, North Carolina 28625. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. Local arrangements were mad with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, Kansas.
MRS. ALBERTA L. YOUNG
HOWARD - Alberta Lucille Young, 93, of Howard, died Sunday at Maria Court assisted Living Center in Mulvane.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Howard with pastor Charles Cryderman officiating. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetety.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital and they may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home P.O. Box 247 Fredonia, KS 66736
Arrangements arc under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
Mrs. Young was born near Grenola Nov. 3, 1913 to Jerry and Edna
She married J. Harold Young on Sept. 5, 1936 at Cottonwood Falls and he died in 2004.
Mrs. Young attended Grenola and Moline high schools. She received her bachelor and master degrees from Emporia State University, and taught school for 36 years, retiring in 1977.
Mrs. Young was a member of the United Methodist Church in Severy, Alpha Tau chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the retired teachers organizations in Elk and Greenwood counties.
Survivors include a daughter Cora Belle Ames; four granddchtldren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
MISS ALMA E. YOUNG - Submitted by L. Morgan
The Angel of Death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Young, near Blanche, the evening of January 7th, 1900, and took from them their eldest daughter, Alma Ethel, aged about ten years.
Her death was a shock to the entire neighborhood, she having been sick only a short time. Little Alma was a very pretty child, of a sweet and gentle disposition, a general favorite with her schoolmates and dearly beloved by all who knew her. The last hours of her sickness she seemed to realize that death was near and told her mamma so, making several requests indicating intelligence of one far beyond her years. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the parents and relatives in their sad bereavement.
The remains were laid to rest in the Bunker Hill cemetery.
MR. ARCHIE L. YOUNG - Submitted by L. Morgan
Arch L. Young, 35, Struck By Lightning, on Decoration Day
Archie L. Young, living near Busby, was struck and instantly killed by lightning, Monday forenoon, in his pasture, about a half mile from his home. There was no witness to the incident. He had walked away from his home, where he lived with his mother and some young children, and when he didn't return at the noon hour, nor at evening, his mother notified the neighbors and search was made for him. The search was continued all night and early Tuesday morning his body was found. He was lying on his face, the head badly burned and unrecognizable, the clothing almost stripped from his body. Death had been instantaneous.
Dr. Harner, cornoner and Sheriff Rader went out and took notes, but it was not deemed necessary to hold aninquest.
Mr. Young was a World War soldier and Legionaire, his wife died some time ago, and he leaves his mother and three young children. His mother kept house for him. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon and burial near Buxton, the Legion boys from Howard giving a military burial.
MISS EVA L. YOUNG
Services for Miss Eva Luella Young, 72, Pittsburg, Kansas, retired school teacher who died October 15, in Newton Memorial hospital, Winfield, after being a patient there for almost six weeks, were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at Brenner Funeral Home, Pittsburg. Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m., at Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, under the direction of Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, Howard.
Born April 17, 1895, in Howard, Kansas, she was the daughter of Robert and Margaret Taylo Young. She received her schooling in Howard and her B.S. degree at Kansas State College, Pittsburg. A school teacher for more than 40 years, she thaught for a number of years in rural Howard and was also a home economics teacher at Lakeside junior high school in Pittsburg.
Miss Young retired from school teaching in 1960 and resided in Pittsburg until her illness.
She was a member of the First Methodist church Pittsburg; the American Association of the University of Women; Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Mount Carmel Hospital Guild, Pittsburg, where she was a pink lady.
Survivors include three brothers, Alva, Fort Lyons, Colorado; Raymond, Meade, Kansas, and J. Harold, Severy, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. George (Minnie) Miller, Reno, Nevada, and Mrs. W. E. (Ferne) Epperson, Pittsburg, Kansas.
MR. FRANK L. YOUNG - Submitted by L. Morgan
Frank Leslie, son of Fletcher and Lillie May Eckels Young, was born on a farm northwest of Howard, Kansas, January 24, 1893, and departed this life at his home in Howard, Kansas, on May 4, 1966, at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was the youngest of four children, three boys and one girl. His two brothers preceded him in death and only one member of the family survives, his sister, Carrie Young, of this community. He received his education in the Bunker Hill rural school and then became a farmer.
On May 1, 1925, he was united in marriage to Mae Signer. To this union was born three sons and one daughter. The three sons died in infancy. His daughter, Kathleen, now lives in Washington, D.C.
Frank was in his country's service in World War I and has had a continuous membership in the American Legion since its organization. He has always had a sympathic understanding of the problems of the soldier and has kept a keen interest in the affairs of our country and times. He loved young folks and was interested in the school and particularly in the athletic contests.
For many years he and his wife lived on a farm northwest of Howard, but moved last year to their newly built home n town. Frank was stricken Wednesday evening while mowing his lawn and was gone in a few minutes.
He was a kind husband, a loving and understanding father, and a good neighbor. He will be greatly missed.
There remains of his family, his devoted wife, Mae; his daughter, Kathleen Jeck, Washington D.C.; his sister, Carrie Young of Howard; also four nephews and their families and many friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. from the Spurrier-Watt chapel. Ralph Olsen of the Howard Baptist church officiated. Music was furnished by the Howard high school quartet, composed of Charles Forsyth, Joe Hebb, Danny Parker, and Stephen Miller, accompanied by Mrs. Virginia Denton at the organ. (Names of casket bearers have been omitted). Graveside services and burial were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MRS. LILLIE M. YOUNG - Submitted by L. Morgan
Lillie May (Eckles) Young
Lillie May Eckles Young was born in Washington county, Iowa, April 27, 1863 and passed away Saturday, June 28, 1930, at the age of 68 years, two months and one day.
She lived in Iowa until 19 years of age, during which time she attended school and taught school.
On February 8, 1883, she was united in marriage to Morris Flether (Fletcher?) Young. The couple came immediately to Elk county, Kansas where he preceded her in death, November 1, 1920. To this union four children wre born, who are: Carrie, Howard, Ralph and Frank Young, all of the home address.
She was a member of the United Presbyterian church before coming to Kansas. She was a faithful worker in the Bunker Hill church, while it was in existence.
She leaves to mourn her loss the four children as named above, three brothers, five sisters and other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. C. Chappell at the home on last Sunday afternoon at 5:00, whith interment in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MRS. MATILDA YOUNG - Submitted by L. Morgan
Matilda Chesney was born in Washington county, Illinois, October 3, 1864. She was married to Jacob Young on August 1, 1881, at St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to Elk county, Kansas in December 1884, but as their health was poor they moved to California in the fall of 1890. While there she gave her heart to the Lord and joined the Baptist church. After the death of her husband she came back to Howard, arriving here last April, uniting with the Baptist church of this city in July. She was of a meek and lowly spirit, pure in heart and loved by all who knew her. She will sleep in the arms of Jesus at 12 o'clock m. Thanksgiving Day, at her sister's Mrs. Hamilton's. Her sisters, Mrs. McBee and Mrs. Boyd, and her brother Alex Chesney, being present. She leaves two brothers, five sisters, and three sons to mourn her loss, and a host of friends will miss her loving greeting. She had selected a few hymns to be sung at her funeral, which request was granted. Her mortal remains were laid to rest in Grace Lawn cemetery, November 30, 1894, after memorial services held at the church at 2:30 p.m. The sermon was from Rev. 7:13, "What are them which are arrayed in white robes, and whence came they?"
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In this hope, we will say farewell, dear sister, shall we meet again.--D. King, Pastor
MR. PARK D. YOUNG
Park David Young passed away from a sudden illness on Thursday, March 11, 1993 at Mercy Hospital in Independence. He was 68 years of age. Park David Young was born on December 7, 1925 at Proctor, OK. to Lonnie and Florence Barnett Young. He attended school in the Proctor area and graduated from the Westville High School at Westville, OK. in 1944.
Park served in the Armed Forces from December 1943 to May 1945. He was assigned to Oklahoma’s 242nd Rainbow division and was a Prisoner of War under the Germans and the Russians, he escaped from the Russians and returned to American lines. He had at least one purple heart and carried shrapnel all his life.
After serving in the Military he began his college Education at Northeastern State in Tahlequah, OK., in 1946. He graduated from Northeastern State in 1957 with a B.S. in Education. From 1961 to 1964 he attended Northeastern State during the Summers for his graduate work. He loved the field of education.
Park taught Industrial Arts at Corning, KS. from 1958 to 1963, then moved to Mayetta, KS., where he taught Industrial Arts from 1963 to 1966. He became Principal at Tescott, KS. and remained there from 1966 to 1972. Park then moved to Elk county and has remained here ever since. He was the Howard High School Principal from 1972-1973 then was assigned to Molinc Grade School and Grenola High School (South Elk) from 1973 to 1974. He then served as Moline Grade School Principal from 1975 until he retired in 1988. Children and Education have always been a big part of Park’s life and he will be missed by many of his former students and friends.
Park was united in marriage to Phyllis Jane Bankston at Tahlcquah, OK. on September 13, 1950. This union was blessed with two children, Sheryl Anne and Mike. Phyllis sadly preceded him in death on August 19, 1980. He later married JoEtta Fern (Magers) Carter on June 6, 1982, this marriage later ended.
Park was a member of the Masonic Hope Lodge 155, the Eastern Star, the American Legion Post 149, and the Howard United Methodist Church. Park was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Phyllis and his daughter Sheryl Anne. He is survived by his son Mike Young of the home and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 15, 1993 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Rev. Gary Parsons of the Howard United Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Helen Vinette was the organist with Mrs. Bonnie Helms singing “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” The casket bearers were Richard Fish, Jim Gaddic, Don Harper, Bill Redmond, Lee Spraque and Jim Stange. Rick Barber was the honorary casket bearer. Masonic memorial services were conducted by Hope Lodge #155AF & AM of Howard. Graveside services and interment were held at 430 p.m. in the Proctor Cemetery at Proctor, OK. A memorial has been established with the Howard City Library. Contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
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