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BABB, ELSIE ALETHA (RADER) Elsie Aletha Babb, 65, of Parsons died at 1 a.m. Sunday, May 8, 1988, at St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, where she had last entered Friday.  She had been in failing health for about two years and had been hospitalized several times in recent months. She was born July 17, 1922, in Parsons to William, Sr., and Elsie (Meyers) Rader.  She attended Parsons schools and was employed by the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center for 30 years as a psychiatric aide, retiring at age 62. Her hobbies included crocheting and needlepoint, and she enjoyed raising plants.  She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Parsons. Survivors include: two sons, Tehodore "Randy" Babb of Seattle, Wash., and Leonard "Jerry" Babb of GAlena; a daughter, Connie Phillips of Miami, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her mother, Elsie Rader of Parsons; and a brother, William Rader, Jr., of Parsons. She was preceded in death by her father, who died Oct. 27, 1980. The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Burris-Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Mick Hill officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG, Date of Death: May 8, 1988) BABB, THEODORE Theodore Babb, 71, 3304 Grand, died at 1:23 a.m. today at the Labette County Medical Center, where he entered Thursday. The service is tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery. Further obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Burris-Carson-Wall Funeral Home. (Unknown newspaper, Date of Death: August 6, 1990, submitted by FOFG) BABCOCK, DELLA MAE MURPHY (MADEWELL) Della Mae Babcock, 73, of 103 Paul, died Sunday (May 5, 1991) in the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Babcock was born Oct. 20, 1917, in Coffeyville, to James B. and Belle (Killgore) Madewell.  She grew up in Coffeyville and attended local schools. In 1938 she married Marvin Murphy in Dearing.  Mr. Murphy was employed as a carpenter.  He preceded his wife in death in 1975. She later married Clifford "Sid" Babcock.  They made their home in Enid, Okla., where Mrs. Babcock retired in 1983 from the hospital.  The couple then moved to Welch, Okla.  Mr. Babcock died in 1986, and Mrs. Babcock returned to Coffeyville. Survivors include a daughter, Alice Morris of 105 N. Grant; two stepsons, Allen of Bartlesville and Marvin of Prue, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the North Edna Cemetery. Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Colonial Chapel. Friends should gather at the gravesite prior to service time. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BAILEY, CLARENCE F. Bailey, Clarence F., 80, retired salvage yard owner, died Friday, July 26, 1996.  Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Tibbets Cemetery, Oswego, Citizens Funeral Home. (Wichita Eagle, Tuesday, July 30, 1996) BAIRD, ELMER W. Mr. Elmer W. Baird, 76, of Route 4, Parsons, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 1988 at the Heritage Home, where he had resided since July 15.  He had been in failing health for the past year. He was born July 31, 1912, in Labette County to Harry and Anna (Nickel) Baird.  He farmed and worked for the Katy Railroad until retiring at the age of 62.  He lived in the Bartlett and Chetopa area until moving east of Parsons in 1950, where he had lived since then. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, the Farm Bureau, and was a past leader of the Meadowlark Flyer 4-H Club.  He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He and Zella Brannan were married February 24, 1940 in Independence.  She survives, also residing in the Heritage House. Other survivors include: a son, Gail or Oswego, four grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers, Perry of Chetopa and Charles of Edna; and a sister, Mabel Ellison of Cherryvale. One brother preceded him in death. The service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Burris-Carson-Wall Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley Land officiating. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG, Date of Death: October 19, 1988) BAIRD, PERRY M. Perry M. Baird, 87, of Chetopa, died Thursday (April 5, 2001) at the Labette County Medical Center of Parsons. Mr. Baird was born Feb. 26, 1914, to Harry Mancel and Anna Marie (Nickel) Baird of Bartlett. He married Margaret Graue on May 7, 1937 at Independence. He spent all his life in the Bartlett-Chetopa area. He was a farmer most of his life. He worked at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant for two years. He was a member of the Oswego Presbyterian Church, a 50 year member of the Masons, Ft. Scott Consistory and the Mirza Shrine. His hobbies included fishing, pheasant hunting and traveling with friends. Survivors include his wife of the home; one sister, Mabel Ellison of Oswego. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bath Funeral Home of Chetopa with burial to follow in the Lake Creek Cemetery of Bartlett with Masonic Graveside Service. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be given to the Presbyterian Church of Oswego or the Shriners, and may be left or mailed to the funeral home at Chetopa. Visitation and rosary will be from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday at the Matthews Funeral Home, 2508 Victory Blvd, in Staten Island. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Potts Chapel, Independence. (Unknown newspaper, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BAKER, GLENNA C. (SHIRLEY) Services were held last Saturday afternoon for Glenna C. Baker, 81, of Edna who died April 10, 1990 at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Baker was born November 2, 1909 in Hitchcock, Ok., to Grover and Mary (Thompson) Shirley.  She married Henry Howard Baker in 1931.  They lived in the Chetopa-Edna area since 1948.  He died in 1973. Mrs. Baker was a member of the Chetopa First Christian Church and was active in its Christian Women's Fellowship and in the Chetopa Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son, Lincoln "Pysher" of Duncanville, Tx.; four daughters, Shirley Vaughn, Starkville, Karen Baker, Kansas City, Mo., Jeanette Crain, Chetopa and Karol Joan Langworthy of Coffeyville; a brother, B. D. Shirley of Valley Center; 14 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BAKER, LOURINE O. (SILCOTT) Oswego -- Lourine O. Baker, 85, formerly of Westside Homes, Oswego, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 1988, in the Villa of Oswego, where she had been a resident since Nov. 1.  She had been in failing health for the past month. She was born Aug. 11, 1903, at Oswego to Edward and Edna Silcott.  She had lived most of her life in Oswego. She was married to Harold Baker on Oct. 10, 1924, in Columbus.  He died Sept. 3, 1975. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Oswego and of its Builders Sunday school class for several years. Survivors include: two daughters, Joan Shearer of Vero Beach, Fla., and Patsy Hiob of Aptos, Calif.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Pearl Coysh of Pittsburg and Pauline Lewis of Oswego. One daughter, five brothers and one sister preceded her in death. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Oswego Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Wiand officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Murdock Funeral Home of Oswego. The family suggests memorials to the church. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG, Date of Death: Nov. 20, 1988) BAKER, SAMUEL G. Samuel G. Baker, 82, Labette County farmer, passed away at his home 1-1/2 miles northeast of Bartlett at 6:30 yesterday evening following a long period of ill health.  His condition had been critical for several days.    Mr. Baker was born in Appanoose County, Iowa June 25, 1961 and came to Kansas in 1875 when the family settled near Mineral in Cherokee County.  He has since lived in Cherokee, Crawford and Labette Counties.  In 1923 he purchased a farm 6 miles southeast of Parsons and lived there until his farm was taken by the Kansas Ordnance Plant.  He then purchased a farm near Girard and moved there, but sold it a year later.  Last September he bought the farm near Bartlett where he died.   Mr. Baker was married in September of 1880 to Miss Mary Buzzard of Cherokee County.  She passed away several years later.   October 1, 1919 he married Miss Stella Cessna of Roseland, Kansas and she survives him.  Other survivors are three daughters -- Mrs. Bertha Wilcox, of Columbus, KS; Mrs. Margaret Brown and Miss Elsie Baker, of the home.  Three sons -- W. M. Baker, Sioux City, Iowa; John Baker, Eddy, Montana; and Samuel G. Baker, of the home.  17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Hunt, Pisgah, Iowa; one brother, Frank Baker, Little Sioux, Iowa.  One son, Orlando, was killed by lightning in 1920.  Funeral services will be held at the Rude Funeral Home at 2 p.m., Monday conducted by Rev. J. W. Bays.  Interment will be in the McCune Cemetery. (Unknown newspaper, January 21, 1944) BAKER, STELLA MAE Stella Mae Baker, 96, formerly of Tulsa, died early Friday (June 23, 2000) at Sunset Manor Nursing Home, Frontenac.  She had been in ill health for several years and a patient in the nursing home for three years. Miss Baker was born Aug. 9, 1903, in Jet, Oklahoma to Frank Clinton and Pearl Elizabeth (Dunnavant) Baker.  She lived in Tulsa most of her life, moving to Pittsburg in 1995. Miss Baker was employed at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 46 years.  She was a supervisor at Southwestern Bell at the time of her retirement in 1968. She was a member of the Telephone Employees Union. There are no immediate survivors. She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m., Monday at the North Edna Cemetery, Edna.  Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg is in charge of arrangements. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BAKER, VONDA P. Vanonda P. Baker, 98, of Camano Island, Wash., formerly of Pittsburg, Kan., died March 18, 2013, at Crestview Adult family Care Center in Camano Island. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Baker. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Edna Elm Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Altamont. (Unknown newspaper, transcribed from a card submitted by AW) BANZET, EDYTH MERTIE (NEWLAND) Edyth Mertie Banzet, 94; passed away Monday April 4, 2011 in Leon, Kansas. Edyth was born November 5, 1916 in Larned, Kansas to George and Mertie Newland. She married Charles Edward Banzet on January 31, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas. Edyth was an elementary school teacher in Edna, South Mond and Galesburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, spouse, five brothers George, Roy, Edgar, John and Donald Newland, and a sister Lucille Furlow; her survivors include her sons Charles "Lynn" (Phyllis) Banzet of Orefield, Pennsylvania and Alan (Roberta) Banzet of Leon, Kansas; sister-in-law Betty Newland of Wichita; one granddaughter, 3 step-grandsons; 2 step-granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Viewing will be Thursday from 1-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Viewing will also take place from 12:30-1:00 p.m. prior to the graveside service on Friday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. in Lake Creek Cemetery in Bartlett, Kansas with Pastor Richard Crooks officiating. (Unknown newspaper; Monument Card #2795; Name: Edyth Mertie Banzet; Age: 94; Bird date: November 5, 1916; Death Date: April 4, 2011, Service Date: April 8, 2011; Cemetery: Lane Creek; Location: Barlett - submitted by The Monument Shop - Coffeyville, KS) BANZET, TONY R. Tony R. Banzet, 57, of Edna, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013, at his home. He was born March 31, 1955 in Coffeyville to Howard Verl and Ruth Elzada (McCorkle) Banzet. Tony grew up and attended school in Labette County and graduated from Labette County High School. Throughout his life, Tony worked as a mechanic, handyman and ranch hand. He was a beekeeper and loved helping others in the Edna community. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Edna, and was a member of Borderline Productions, a historical re-enactment group for several years.  Survivors include several cousins and many friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Edna with Rev. Charles Evans officiating. Burial will be in Lake Creek Cemetery west of Bartlett. Friends called on Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. (Unknown newspaper, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BANZET, VERL Verl Banzet, 80, of Edna, died Monday (Jan. 3, 2000) at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Banzet was born Feb. 22, 1919 in Craig County, Okla., to Charles Howard and Blanche (Miller) Banzet. He attended the Grant Mound rural school, southeast of Edna. He worked on the family farm. Mr. Banzet drove a milk truck for Kraft Foods until he retired from that job in 1984. He helped area farmers for several years after his retirement. He married Ruth McCorkle on March 20, 1942 at Miami, Okla. The couple later divorced. He married Norma Burroughs, at Miami, Okla., in the late 1970s and they were later divorced. Mr. Banzet was a member of First Baptist Church, of Edna. He was also a member of Edna Masonic Lodge #345 A. F. & A. M. He is survived by one son, Tony Banzet of Edna, one brother, Melvin Banzet of Coffeyville and one sister Zelma Brazil of Clinton, Mo. He was preceded in death by one son, Virgil; three brothers and one sister. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Edna, with burial in Lake Creek Cemetery, Bartlett. Friends may call at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel until 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Edgewood Chapel. (Unknown newspaper, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BARCLOW, ELIJAH He was the well known porter at the Moose Club rooms - A life for seventy cents Slain by J. S. Evans, an employee on the Katy Rip Track, Apparently without provocation Elijah Barclow, the well known colored porter at Moose club rooms, was shot three times and killed on Saturday night, and his death seems to have been a cold blooded murder. The slayer of Barclow was J. S. Evans, who for the past two years has been working on the Katy rip track in the car department. Before dying Barclow, who could then speak in only a whisper, said to Davis, "Fred, he shot me and then took my money." Davis then discovered that a hip pocket had been turned inside out. Barclow had about seven dollars in the pocket book. Barclow had been a resident of the city for many years and was regarded as an excellent porter at the club. He was uniformly polite and seemed to be well regarded by all who knew him. (For additional information see Labette County Newspaper articles, submitted by Ann Baughman) BARDWELL, MARGARET Margaret Bardwell, 74, of Parsons, died at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 1988, at the Good Samaritan Center, where she had lived a number of years. She was born Aug. 10, 1914, at Parsons, the daughter of Louis and Daisy (Johnson) Bardwell.  She was born Aug. 10, 1914, at Parsons, the daughter of Louis and Daisy (Johnson) Bardwell.  She was reared in Parsons and attended Parsons schools. Ms. Bardwell was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include a brother, Raymond Bardwell of Kansas City, Mo.; and three sisters, Naomi Denton Fuller of Kansas City, Mo., Antoinette Cannon of San Francisco, Calif., and Ida Mae Bardwell of Oakland, Calif. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Anthony officiating.  Relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today at Burns-Carson-Wall Funeral Home. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FoFG, Date of Death: Aug. 15, 1988) BARKER, DORTHY D. Commerce, Okla. -- Dorthy D. Barker, 81, died Friday, Sept. 7, 1990, at Commerce, Okla.  She was a lifelong resident of the Bartlett-Chetopa area. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Chetopa and had worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone as a toll operator in earlier years. Her husband, John C. Barker, died in 1976. Survivors include:  two sons, Jerry Barker of Vinita, Okla., and Dan Barker of Garden Grove, Calif.; and a daughter, Patricia Davis of Baxter Springs; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service was Monday at the Lake Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Haggard officiating. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BARNARD, EDWARD LEWIS At Parsons, Kansas, April 10, Edward Lewis Barnard, 67, a native of the state of New York, formerly a resident of Henry and one of its earlier settlers. (Henry Republican, April 29, 1880, submitted by Nancy Piper) BARRAGAR, DORIS LOREENE (MILLIGAN) Coffeyville -- Doris Loreene Barragar, 90, South Coffeyville, Okla., died Saturday evening at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Coffeyville., with burial at the North Edna Cemetery, Edna.  Friends may call at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m.  The family would welcome memorials to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Barragar was born Jan. 11, 1910, in Coffeyville to John E. and Margaret (Dunnaway) Milligan.  She attended Coffeyville schools and nursing school.  Following her schooling, she worked as a nurse in the surrounding area. She married Charles Fred Barragar on Jan. 6, 1946, and he died in 1970.  Following their marriage they lived in Coffeyville, where Mr. Barrager worked for Sinclair Refinery.  When the refinery closed in 1949, they were transferred to Rolling, Wyo.  In 1952, they returned to Coffeyville and took over the operation of the family ranch in Oklahoma, which they operated until 1969.  Mrs. Barrager moved to South Coffeyville in 1975. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Coffeyville. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Roberts, Coffeyville, and three grandchildren. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BARRON, LAWRENCE A Bartlett Hero Buried - Funeral of Lawrence Barron Takes Place on Wednesday The funeral of Lawrence Barron, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barron of Bartlett and who died at sea while serving in the Navy, was held at Bartlett last Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church, Rev. Clampett of Oswego, officiating and burial being in Lake Creek Cemetery.  Members of the Oswego and Chetopa companies of the Kansas State Guard acted as a guard of honor and six members of the Oswego Company acted as pallbearers.  The funeral cortege probably was the largest ever seen in this part of the state, it being estimated that there were 200 automobiles in line, filled with people paying  a last tribute to one of the nation's heroes who had laid down his life in the service of humanity. The casket was wrapped in a beautiful American flag and bunting of the National Colors was draped about the church.  There was a profusion of beautiful floral wreaths sent by friends of the young man and his parents to show their appreciation of his great sacrifice. The body was taken from the Barron home to the church, escorted by the State Guard. (Coffeyville Daily Journal, Thursday, September 26, 1918, Page 6) BASCUE, JUANITA (PEASE) Juanita Bascue, 58, of Bartlett, died Saturday (Dec. 16, 2000) at the Cancer Treatment Center of Tulsa. Mrs. Bascue was born March 1, 1942 to Thomas Asa and Alice Hester (Worley) Pease of Craig County, Okla. She grew up in Craig County and had lived in Bartlett since 1963. She married Marion "Sunshine" Bascue on April 11, 1964 at Miami, Okla. She was a custodian for Labette County. She was a member of the Bartlett Christian Church.  Survivors include three daughters, Patty Darnell and Anita Wulf, both of Chetopa, Wanda Rexwinkle of Mound Valley; two brothers, Thomas Pease of Peggs, Okla., Paul Pease of Chetopa; two sisters, Bertha Dunn of Chetopa, Louise Ross of Wichita; five grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marion Bascue, two sisters, one brother, and one son. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bartlett Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Lake Creek Cemetery of Bartlett. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the Bath Funeral Home of Chetopa. (Unknown newspaper, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BASCUE, MILDRED (LIMTHICUM) Mildred Bascue, 81, of Bartlett, died Thursday (Dec. 28, 2000) at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin. Mrs. Bascue was born Dec. 13, 1919, at Chetopa, to Mike and Alpha Ann (Hurst) Limthicum.  She was raised in Chetopa and moved to Bartlett in 1945. She married Noah Marion Bascue on July 3, 1938, at Oswego.  She had a restaurant in Bartlett for a number of years, and worked for the Army Ammunition Plant in Parsons for some years also.  She was a member of the Bartlett Christian Church.  She loved children and helped raise most of the children in Bartlett. Survivors include one daughter, Roxana Camper of Bartlett; two foster brothers, Cliff Hayden of Independence, Glenn Hayden of Coffeyville; one sister, Kay Hulsey of Coffeyville; five granddaughters; two step-grandsons; 16 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Noah Bascue; one son, Marion "Sunshine"; one sister; two brothers. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bath Funeral Home in Chetopa. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the Bartlett Christian Church and may be mailed or left at the funeral home. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BASSETT, RICHARD LLOYD, SR. Palo Alto, Calif. - Richard Lloyd Bassett Sr., 88, of Palo Alto, Calif., formerly of Chetopa, died at his home Sunday, May 5, 2013, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on March 13, 1925, in Chetopa to Edgar and Ada (Bray) Bassett. He attended school in Chetopa and also took classes at Hampton University. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed by Leonard Ely, later known as Anderson Chevrolet, where he worked as an auto mechanic for 37 years until retiring in 1994. Survivors include his wife, Faye Bassett of the home; four children, Carolyn Bassett, Richard Bassett Jr., Theresa Bassett McConnell and Dennis Bassett; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bobbie Bassett; and five sisters, Lela Mae Tucker, Helen Bassett, Elizabeth Burnett, Margaret Grigsby and Ozella Edwards. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth Bassett, Edgar Bassett Jr. and Hubert Bassett; and three sisters, Marcia Bassett, Mildred Van and Wanda Brady. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. (The Parsons Sun, May 14, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester) BATTERSON, BETTY J. (BATMAN) PALMER Caney -- Betty J. Batterton, 77, of Caney, died Monday morning at Caney Guest Home Estates. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Pastor David Glavin officiating.  Burial will be in North Edna Cemetery. Friends may call at Graves Funeral Home until 8 p.m. today, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday.  They may then register at the First Baptist Church after dinner on Thursday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and they may be left with the funeral home. Mrs. Batterton was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Edna, to Walter and Irene (Deacon) Batman.  She graduated from Edna High School in 1941, and the Independence Cosmetology College in 1962, after which operated a business in her home until 1986. She married Bill Palmer on Sept. 20, 1942, in Nowata, Okla., and he died in 1961.  She later married H. Dale Batterton on June 10, 1967, in Bartlesville, Okla., and he died in 1996. Mrs. Batterton was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include three children, Joyce Miller and Lee Miller, Coffeyville and Diane Whicker, Caney; three sisters, Juanita Harris, Afton, Okla., and Geneva Lynn, Paola, and Lois Ann Lee, Afton, Okla.; two stepdaughters, Deb Frye, Denver, Colo., and Dayla Overacher, Edgerton; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. (Unknown newspaper, Date of Death: April 9, 2001, submitted by FOFG) BATY, ALVESSIE M. (PIKE) Alvessie M. Baty, 88, a former Thayer and Mound Valley area resident, died at 12:05 a.m. Saturday at the Colonial Lodge Nursing Home in Independence where she had been a patient for the past several years. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Mound Valley with the Rev. Milton miller, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery under the direction of the Darling & Burns Chapel of Cherryvale. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Baty was born Jan. 11, 1902, in Nickerson, to James and Elizabeth (Dunn) Pike. She grew up in Partridge. Mrs. Baty was a member of the Mound Valley United Methodist Church. On July 30, 1922, in Partridge, she married Leonard D. Baty.  He died in 1980. The couple had harmed in western Kansas, as well as in the Thayer and Mound Valley areas. Survivors include two sons, James L. Baty of Clarksville, Tenn., and Calvin e. Baty of Portland, Ore.; two daughters, Leona Fae Lair of Independence and Vivian Payne of Portland; two sisters, Mary Sims, Canyon, Texas and Belle Giles of Pratt; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A son and a grandson are deceased.(Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BAUGHMAN, NEVA (HAYS) ENGLAND Mrs. Neva Baughman, 51, former Parsonian, died instantly in an automobile accident near Palmdale, Calif. yesterday morning. Neva Agnes Hays was born at Brownell, Ks. on Jan. 16, 1904. She moved to Parsons with her parents while a small child and attended grade school here. She graduated from Oswego High School in 1924. She was married in 1935 to Milton E. Baughman, who survives. In addition to living in Oswego, Mrs. Baughman lived for a short time in Bartlesville, Ok. She later returned to Parsons and lived for several years at 2318 Corning. For the past three years, she has lived in Palmdale. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jacqueline Snyder and Colleen Baughman, both of Palmdale, a son, George Francis Baughman, Parsons, and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Windbigler, Parsons. The body will be returned to Parsons Thursday. Services will be held Saturday with the Rev. Dwight Dussair officiating.  (Parsons Sun, November 14, 1955, submitted by Ann Baughman. Note: Neva Hays was first married to George Edward England. Child: George Francis. Neva and George were later divorced.) BAUNHOFER, LEWIS Mrs. Baunhofer received the sad news of the death of Lewis Baunhofer Saturday evening.  Mr. Baunhofer was well known in this community and everyone was grieved to hear of his death.  Funeral services were held at Bartlett Monday evening and burial was made in Lake Creek cemetery. (Coffeyville Daily Journal, Friday, March 17, 1922, Page 3)

BEASLEY, MELVIN D. PARSONS ---  Melvin D. Beasley, 81, of Parsons, died Tuesday night (June 16, 2009) at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.  He had been in failing health. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons.  Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association and donations may be left with the funeral home. Mr. Beasley was born March 28, 1928 in Parsons, the son of Joseph F. "Fred" and Edna K. "Kate" (Farran) Beasley.  He graduated from Parsons High School and Parsons Junior College. He worked for Railway Express Agency and then drove an oil tanker out of Augusta.  From 1955 until 1990 he worked at the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, retiring as manager of inventory control, head of security, fire and safety. He married Bonnie Gwartney, and they later divorced.  She preceded him in death. He married Sandra S. "Sandye" Walker on Jan. 15, 1966 at Columbus, and she survives. in addition to his wife, Mr. Beasley is survived by a son, Neal A. Beasley, Leawood; six daughters, Kathy J. Mohney, Parsons, Susan J. Houdyshell, Midland, Texas, Shannan J. Newbury, St. Paul, Heather D. Carlisle, Tulsa, Okla., Amber D. Grant, Olathe, and Melody DePoy, Bartlesville, Okla.; a sister, Pauline M. Gaddis, Ozark, Mo.; 20 grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BECK, THURMAN W. Mr. Thurman W. Beck, 67 of 10 North Commercial, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 1988 in the Oswego Memorial Hospital where she was admitted after a one car accident in Oswego. The son of John Riley and Hazel Mae (Wilson) Beck, he was born June 28, 1921 at Oak Valley, Ks., then moved to Chanute where he attended school and grew to manhood. He married Lily E. Tygart August 19, 1938 at Chanute, Ks.  Later living in the Chetopa, Ks., and Welch, Okla., area, moving to Oswego, Ks., in March of 1988. He worked for the City Service Gas Co. as an engineer for 16 years retiring due to ill health. Survivors are his wife of the home; 3 sons, Thurman Wayne Beck, Salina, Ks., Timothy Ray Beck, Salina, Daniel Lynn Beck, Oswego; one daughter, Mrs. Janice Elaine Johnson, Welch, Okla.; 3 sisters, Vera Montgomery, Humboldt, Myrtle Stafford, Moran, Alberta Searcy, Topeka; 17 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Murdock Funeral of Oswego, Rev. Tony McCord will officiate with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery at Chetopa. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FoFG, Date of Death: July 3, 1988) BEESON, DOROTHY J. (ALLEN) Edna -- Dorothy J. Beeson, 80, of Edna died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004, at St. John's Medical Center in Joplin. She had entered Labette County Medical Center on May 11 and later was transferred to St. John's. She was born Dec. 2, 1923, at Wichita to Earnest A. and Vernice V. (Reeves) Allen. She lived on a farm near Wichita until the family moved to Labette County in 1935. She graduated from Edna High School in 1940. She married Loyd Beeson on Jan. 2, 1942. They lived on a farm near Mound Valley. They were divorced. She moved to Parsons in 1979 and to Edna in the early 1990s. She was a licensed mental health technician at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center for 25 years, retiring in 1982.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Edna. Survivors include two sons, Gary Beeson of Mound Valley and James L. Beeson and his wife, Susan, of Altamont; six grandchildren; one brother, Bob L. Allen of Wichita; and three sisters, Frances Kincheloe of Winfield, Vera Dillon of Valley Center and Julia Stolzheise of Wichita. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. The service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Edna with the Rev. David Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Memorials to St. John's Hospital Palliative Care Unit may be left at or mailed to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, P.O. box 942, Parsons, 67357. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG)

BEESON, MILDRED M. DESSENBERGER Mildred M. Dessenberger Beeson, 97, of Parsons, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Elmhaven West Nursing Home in Parsons. She was born on October 10, 1915 at Ewing, Nebraska to Chan and Helen (Carson) Waller.  She grew up at Ewing and Mound Valley and attended schools there.  She attended Mound Valley High School. Mildred lived at Edna, and Coffeyville, and most recently Parsons.  She worked at Automotive Control in Independence, her family's trucking business, and at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant (Day and Zimmerman) from where she retired.  She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Coffeyville. She and Cecil Dessenberger were married on March 17, 1934 at Oswego.  He preceded her in death on March 17, 1975.  She and Loyd Beeson were married on September 8, 1981.  He also preceded her in death on November 17, 1991. She is survived by her son, Larry Dessenberger, and his wife Linda of Parsons; her daughter, Judy Sturgeon, and her husband, Jerry of Coffeyville; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lola Traxson of Bartlesville, OK and Patsy Terrell of Tulsa, OK; two step-sons, Gary Beeson of Mound Valley and Jim Beeson of Chetopa. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Dessenberger; one brother; and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons.  Burial will follow in the Mound Valley Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.  Memorials are suggested to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or to the American Diabetes Association and these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home 112 N. 26th St., P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BELFIELD, GERTRUDE ANNE (VITT) Pittsburg -- Gertrude Anne "Gretchen" Belfield, 78 of Pittsburg died at 1:47 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. She was born Nov. 18, 1934, in St. Paul the daughter of George and Nellie (Judge) Vitt.  On Sept. 6, 1958, she married Robert V. Belfield in Lake Geneva, Wis. He died on May 11, 2004. Mrs. Belfield was the director of nursing for Shields Adult Care Home. Survivors include two daughters, Robin Carson of Pittsburg and Dawn Pointer of Lincoln, Neb.; two sons, Dr. James Belfield of Lake Quivera and Stephen R. Belfield of Riverside, Calif.; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Helen Vitt of St. Paul; and four brothers, Don Vitt of St. Paul, Bernard Vitt of Tulsa, Johnny Vitt and Paul Vitt, both of Bartlesville, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother Walter Vitt. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. (Parsons Sun, June 14, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester) BELL, ESTHER LORRAINE (LYBARGER) Longtime Chetopa, Ks., resident; Mrs. Esther Lorraine Bell, 91, Vinita, died October 17, 1988 in Autumn Nursing Center No. 2. She was born May 7, 1897 in Cherryvale, Ks., and lived in Chetopa many years before moving to Vinita six years ago.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lybarger who lived four miles east of Chetopa.  Mrs. Bell was a member of the Methodist Church in Chetopa.  She was preceded in death by her husband, longtime Chetopa Justice of the Peace Keith T. Bell who died in 1974. Survivors include one sister, Nellie F. Gail, Wheat Ridge, Colo., and loving nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Her grand niece, Mrs. Frank (Joanne) Everett, rural Vinita was her devoted companion for many years while she lived in Chetopa and the six years she lived in Vinita. Funeral services were held in Vinita with Rev. Will Busch, pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church officiating.  Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Chetopa. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG, Date of Death: Oct. 17, 1988) BELLMORE, WANETA F. (STOLLER) Cherryvale -- Waneta F. Bellmore, 66, of Cherryvale, died at 11:40 a.m. Monday at her home. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held later, under the direction of Potts Chapel of Cherryvale. Mrs. Bellmore was born April 20, 1939 in Nevada, Mo., to Louis and Leona (Walker) Stoller. She graduated from Labette County High School in Altamont in 1957 and worked as a cashier for Town and Country grocery store in Cherryvale for many years. In May of 1958 in Long Beach, Calif., she married Ben Bellmore, and he survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Cheryle Hall, Greenwood, Ind., Vicky Berry, Pittsburg, and Christy Glover, Cherryvale, two sisters, Sharon Bell, Ottawa, and Patricia Landreth, Warrensburg, Mo.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (Unknown newspaper, died September 12, 2005, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BENDURE, WILLIAM H. William H. Bendure, an old settler of Bartlett, died last week at Dutch Mills, Ark., aged 74 years.  The remains were interred in Lake Creek Cemetery near Bartlett.  He was the father of Dr. C. S. Bendure of Bartlett, the Socialist nominee for congress. (Coffeyville Daily Journal, Friday, December 23, 1910, Page 7) BENGE, STEPHAN WAYNE Stephan Wayne Benge, infant son of Gerald and Donna (Wertz) Benge, Altamont, was stillborn at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1988, at the Labette County Medical Center. Besides the parents, other survivors are: grandparents, Don and Lily Wertz, Erie, and Hank and Doris Benge; and great-grandparents, Forest and Emma Wertz, Oswego, and Harold Banks. The services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Oswego, with the Rev. Richard Shetley officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Oswego. McGayran-Murdock Funeral Home in Oswego is in charge. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FoFG, Date of Death: Jan. 21, 1988) BERGKAMP, LOU ANN (ECK) Chetopa -- Lou Ann (Eck) Bergkamp, 71, of Chetopa died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. She was born on April 3, 1942, in Wichita to Alphons and Cecilia (Spexarth) Eck. She grew up on a farm near St. Marks and was a graduate of Andale High School. On July 26, 1961, she married Fred J. Bergkamp in St. Marks. Following marriage, the couple lived in Colorado, where they farmed and ranched until moving to Southeast Kansas in 1977 and continued to farm. She had also worked as a home health aide. She was a member of Mother of God Catholic Church in Oswego. Lou Ann enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading and going to casinos. Survivors include a son, David Bergkamp and his wife, Cindy, of St. Joseph Ost; two grandchildren, Ben and Emma Bergkamp; two brothers, Francis "Frank" Eck of Oswego and Ivan Eck of Joplin; and five sisters, Mary Kay Mohrfeld of St. Paul, Iowa, Helen Orth, Carol Dugan, Celi Goff, all of Wichita, and Nancy Denton of Oswego. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Bergkamp, on Oct. 6, 2011. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mother of God Catholic Church in Oswego. Burial will be in St. Rose Cemetery in Chetopa. The rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Friday at the church, where the family will receive friends immediately following the rosary. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. (The Parsons Sun, May 10, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester) BIDDLE, LILLIAN (GANTHER) San Antonio, Texas -- Lillian Biddle, 97, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Paramount Healthcare in San Antonio, Texas. She was born July 21, 1915, near Sheridan, Wyo., to William and Alice Ganther. She was a resident of Parsons in retirement. Survivors include her brother, Kenneth Ganther of San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, William Ganther; her sister, Della Ganther; her mother, Alice Ganther; her husband, Donald Thomason; her second husband, Alfred Biddle; and her daughter, Dr. Pat Thomason. A memorial service and burial of Lillian's cremains will be at noon Saturday at Neodesha Cemetery. (Parsons Sun, June 4, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester)

BILLINGSLEY, KEITH C. PARSONS ---  Keith C. Billingsly, 70, of Mound Valley, died Monday (April 22, 2013) afternoon at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.  Burial will be at Mound Valley Cemetery. Friends may call today until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Mound Valley Flag Pole Festival. Mr. Billingsly was born April 28, 1942 on the family farm near Mound Valley, the son of Leonard and Ann (Blake) Billingsly.  He graduated from Mound Valley High School in 1960.  He earned an associate degree from Parsons Junior College, a master's degree from Pittsburg State University and a education specialist degree from Kansas State University. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, returning to Mound Valley upon his honorable discharge. He married Sharon K. Washam on Dec. 28, 1963 in Mound Valley.  She survives at the home. Through the years he taught psychology at community colleges in Parsons, Coffeyville and Independence.  He also was a social worker at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center and the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services for over 40 years until retiring. He served several terms as mayor and city council member in Mound Valley, where he was instrumental in the development of the Mound Valley Library. In addition to his wife, Mr. Billingsly is survived by three sons, Steve Billingsly, of Pittsburg, Doug Billingsly, of Mound Valley, and Jimmy Jarman, of Tulsa, Okla.; a daughter, Krista Moreno, of Moline; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandsons. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BILLUPS, BONNIE RAE (WHEELEN) Coffeyville -- Bonnie Rae Billups, 61, of rural Coffeyville died unexpectedly Friday evening, Nov. 10, 2000, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 17, 1939, at Oswego to Curtis and Etta (Cunningham) Wheelen. She attended a rural grade school in the Oswego area, two years at Oswego High School and her final two years at Labette County High School in Altamont, graduating in 1957. She married Virgil Dean Billups on Sept. 6, 1957, at Miami, Okla. He survives of the home. The couple made their home southeast of Coffeyville, where they operated a dairy farm until 1974. She then worked for First Federal Savings and Loan of Coffeyville until 1982. She worked for Funk Manufacturing for one year before working for Farm Talk newspaper in Parsons, where she was working at the time of her death. She and her husband own a cattle and registered quarter horse operation. She enjoyed reading and working with horses. She attended the Valeda Methodist Church and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. Other survivors include three daughters, Mary Jane Garrett and Brenda Taylor, both of rural Oswego, Toni Piper of rural Wamego; two brothers, Curtis O. Wheelen Jr. of Columbus and Kenneth Wheelen of Columbia, Mo.; two sisters, Yvonne Walker of Oswego and Marilyn Barragar of Golden, Mo.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Evelyn Shira. The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel of Coffeyville with burial in the North Edna Cemetery, Edna. Friends may call until 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BLACKBURN, WARREN LEROY Cherryvale -- Warren LeRoy Blackburn, 71, of Cherryvale, died at 9:26 a.m. Monday at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date. Potts Chapel of Cherryvale is handling the local arrangements. Mr. Blackburn was born Oct. 12, 1931 at Marshfield, Wis. He married Dorothy Eslick on June 24, 1950 at Delavan, Wis., and she survives at the home. In addition to his wife Mr. Blackburn is survived by three sons, Michael Blackburn, Delavan, Wis., Donald Blackburn, Dickeyville, Wis.; and Gary Blackburn, Cherryvale; a daughter, Deborah Galloway, Neodesha; a brother, Lyle Blackburn, Cherryvale, a sister, Betty Albert, Delavan, Wis.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (Unknown newspaper, died March 3, 2003, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BLAIR, CLOYD (BAER) "CUBBIE" Oswego -- Cloyd "Cubbie" Blair, 82, of Oswego died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 1990, at Oswego Memorial Hospital after an illness. She was born May 3, 1907, at Fristoe, Mo., to A. M. and Sophie (Barrett) Baer.  She moved to Oswego at an early age and was graduated from Oswego High School.  She attended Northeast Oklahoma A&M at Miami, Okla.  She later attended Miami Beauty College, graduating in 1957.  She owned and operated Cubbie's Beauty Salon, Oswego, for many years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Oswego. She was married to Robert Blair on March 17, 1928, at Oswego.  He died in 1954. Survivors include: a daughter, Virginia Romick of Miami; a brother, M. T. Baer of Salina; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The body will be cremated.  A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Presbyterian Church of Oswego and the Rev. Fred Gates officiating.  The Murdock Funeral Home of Oswego is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorials to the Presbyterian Church. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BLEDSOE, NILA (NEAL) Nila Bledsoe, 80, a retired registered nurse, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 1990, at the Labette County Medical Center, where she last entered Sept. 28.  She had been in failing health and had resided at the Good Samaritan since July 1988.  Her former residence was at 907 S. 13th. She was born Dec. 1, 1909, in Marshall, Texas, the youngest of seven daughters in the family of John and Estella Neal.  She moved with her family to Parsons, where her father was employed with the Katy Railroad. She attended the former West Junior High School and graduated from Parsons High School and Parsons Junior College.  She moved to Kansas City, where she worked at General Hospital No. 2 and completed training to become a registered nurse.  She then worked as a nurse in Dallas for a time.  She moved from Dallas to Detroit, where she was a nurse at Herman's Keeper General Hospital for 25 years.  She returned to Parsons, where she was employed as a nurse at the Labette County Medical Center for eight years before retiring in November 1974. She and Ben Bledsoe were married in Parsons.  They were later divorced. Mrs. Bledsoe was a member of the Hamilton Chapel United Methodist Church.  She was a member of the former Morgan Avenue Christian Church before it was destroyed by fire. Survivors include:  a sister, Alice Frey of Merriam; two nephews, H. M. "Macco" Bridgewater and Shelby Bridgewater, both of Parsons; and a niece, Elva Thurman of Parsons. Five sisters preceded her in death. The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hamilton Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Monty Smith and the Rev. G. E. Lakes officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Wednesday at the Burris-Carson-Wall Funeral Home or after 9 a.m. Thursday at the Hamilton Chapel United Methodist Church. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BOELENS, J. W. Labette Sheriff Dies in Accident Chetopa, Dec. 4 -- An accident involving three cars near here yesterday resulted in the death of J. W. (Jake) Boelens, 50 year old Labette County sheriff. Three other persons were injured. The highway patrol said Boelens car collided with an auto driven by William Rogers, 17, Dearing, Kan. Rogers and a companion, Merl Whitwer, 17, Coffeyville, suffered injuries described as not serious. Undersheriff Dale McBride of Oswego, a passenger in Boelens car received, a fractured arm and facial lacerations. A third auto was forced into the ditch at the accident scene. It was driven by Bobby Lee Nading of rural Oswego. Neither Nading nor this wife was injured. The highway patrol said the accident occurred on a hill as Rogers attempted to pass the Nading vehicle. Boelens, a Democrat was elected sheriff in 1948 and was re-elected without opposition in this year's election. (El Dorado Times, Monday, December 4, 1950) BOLEN, ROBERT L. Oswego -- Robert L. Bolen, 92, formerly of Rt. 2, Oswego, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 1988, at the Oswego Vila, where he had been a resident since February 1985.  He had been in failing health for the past several years.  He was born Jan. 20, 1896, at Nowata, Okla., to Harvey and Sarah (White) Bolen.  At the age of 6, he moved with his family to the Oswego area.  He grew up and attended school in Oswego.  He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Army.  He was a farmer and stockman, retiring in 1972. He was married to Elva Esther Rauch on Jan. 201, 1917, at Columbus.  She died March 18, 1980. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oswego and was a life member of the American Legion Post No. 61, with 68 years of continuous membership. Survivors include: a son, Charles of Columbus; a daughter, Jean Lutz of Oswego; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Clarence of Rogers, Ark., and Harrison of Altamont. Two brothers and two sisters and a daughter, Ruth Lee Harshaw, preceded him in death. The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Murdock Funeral Home of Oswego with the Rev. Kerry Gage and the Rev. Phonce Mitchell officiating.  Burial will be in the Oswego Cemetery. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FoFG, Date of Death: Oct. 10, 1988)

BOLINGER, EVERETT LEE PARSONS ---  Everett Lee Bolinger, Sr., 56, of Mound Valley, died Monday (June 26, 2000) at his home.  He had been in ill health for the past six months. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Mound Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Inc., and remembrances may be left with the funeral home. Mr. Bolinger was born May 15, 1944, at Walnut, to W. Leonard and Carrie L. (Lamb) Bolinger.  He grew up in the Dennis area. In his early adult years he was employed by Sunflower Sales of Parsons.  He later worked for the Jarboe-Lackey Feedlot.  For the past nine years, he was employed by the Diamond Coach Co of Oswego.  He retired in December due to ill health. On March 15, 1985, he married Linda L. Harrison in Miami, Okla., and she survives. Other survivors include seven sons, Michael Bolinger, Cherryvale; Buddy Bolinger, Pittsburg; Billy Bolinger, Parsons; Everett Lee Bolinger, Jr., Hereford, Texas; Michael Harrison, Independence, Travis Harrison, Moran, and Jessy Harrison, Chetopa; four daughters, Lavena Baker, Coffeyville; Shawn Summers, Dearing; Angie Wilmoth, Angola, and Dena Terrell, Tenmile, Ore.; three brothers, William Bolinger, Altoona, George Bolinger, Parsons, and Leon Bolinger, Stroud, Okla.; and 20 grandchildren. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BOLINGER, LOUISE (KIRK) Parsons -- Louise (Kirk) Bolinger, 96, of Parsons, died Thursday evening at Parsons Presbyterian Manor. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Burial will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Faith United Methodist Church or Parsons Presbyterian Manor's Activity Fund. Mrs. Bolinger was born Sept. 19, 1914 at Parsons, the daughter of Frank Eston and Pearl (Journot) Kirk. She was raised in Parsons. She was a lifelong resident of Parsons except for two years in Wichita, where she worked at Beech Aircraft. She was a homemaker and worked at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant. She married Vern R. Bolinger on June 15, 1946 at Columbus. He died in 1987. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and a member of the Senior Citizen Card Club and the quilters group at her church. She was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Mrs. Bolinger is survived by a son, Verlyn W. Bolinger, of Coffeyville; a stepson, Delmar V. Bolinger, of Clinton, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Anna Lee Mendenhall, of Bartlesville, Okla., two grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, six step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. (Unknown newspaper, died April 21, 2011, transcribed by FOFG)

BOND, CASEY H. CAMDENTON, Mo. ---  Casey H. Bond, 74, of Camdenton, Mo., died Friday, March 27, 1998, at the Olathe Medical Center. Mr. Bond was born in Altoona and had lived in the Kansas City area for 20 years before moving to Camdenton in 1993. He was a self-employed trucker and an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Lou Bond of the home.  They were married June 13, 1947, in Parsons. The service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa.  A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison Cemetery at Thayer. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the hospice of the donor's choice. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) KY DANIEL BONTRAGER-HARRIS Ky Daniel Bontrager-Harris, 17, of Parsons died Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2013, at his home. He had been in his usual health and his death was unexpected. He was born on Aug. 13, 1995, in Parsons to Nicole Bontrager and Robert Harris. He grew up at Parsons and attended Parsons schools. He was a senior at Parsons High School. He participated in the Chess Club and played football for a year. He was active in and loved the welding and drafting programs at the high school. He made several pieces of furniture using his welding skills. He attended Parsons Foursquare Church's Wednesday night youth group. He loved people and had many friends. He loved his cousins, nieces and nephews. He was affectionately known to them as "The Gentle Giant." He is survived by his parents, Nicole Strickland and her husband, Bill, of Parsons and Robert Harris of Florida; his sisters, Heather Strickland of Parsons, Heidi Smittle of Bartlett and Tegan Harris of Seattle; his "honorary" brother, Derek Horton of Parsons; his grandparents, Jerry Bontrager and his wife, Joni, of Lawrence, Candace "Candy" Harris, Delmar Webb and Terry Dessenberger, all of Parsons, and Dwayne Strickland of Chetopa; his great-grandparents, the Reverend Harrison Smith of Uniontown, Pa., and Emma Bontrager of Florence, Colo.; his aunts, Brook Bontrager of Parsons, Shelby Garlock and her husband, Warren, of Baldwin City and Becky Mills of Kansas City, Mo.; his uncles, Adam Loper of Lawrence, Tim Loper and his wife, Melissa, of Pleasant Valley, Mo., Joe Harris, Gerald "G" Webb, both of Parsons, and Bane Strickland of Kansas City, Mo.; several great-aunts and uncles; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kathleen Dessenberger; his great-grandparents, Eleanor Smith, Roy Bontrager, Marzetta Harris, James Harris and Lovetta Webb. The service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Parsons Foursquare Church. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home. (Parsons Sun, April 13, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester) BOOKTER, JOHN O. Stroke Proved Fatal John Bookter, Pioneer Kansan, Stricken With Apoplexy Last Week, Died Last Night -- Funeral Monday John O. Bookter, 76 years old, died last night shortly after 9 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lee Wormington, 603 West Fourth Street, following a stroke of apoplexy suffered by him last week.  He never regained consciousness after being stricken. Mr. Bookter was a native of Germany, but came to this country when a small boy.  He had been a resident of Kansas for more than half a century, locating on a farm near Edna fifty-five years ago.  He lived there for forty years, moving to Coffeyville fifteen years ago.  He was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in the Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry.  The deceased formerly operated a bakery here, but in more recent years he was employed as a railroad crossing watchman. He is survived by three sons and a daughter, John H., and W. J. Bookter of this city, Chas. G. Bookter of Jefferson, Wis., and Mrs. Wormington.  His wife died here about a year ago.  His son Chas. Bookter, will arrive in the city tomorrow evening from Wisconsin for the funeral, which will be held Monday from the Wormington home at 10 o'clock, will be conducted by Rev. Spear.  Burial will be in Lake Creek Cemetery near Bartlett. (Coffeyville Daily Journal, Saturday, December 2, 1916, Page 1) BOOKTER, JUSTINA The funeral of Mrs. Justina Bookter, who died yesterday of pneumonia at her home, 516 East Tenth, will be held at the home Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.  Rev. Strassen, pastor of the German Lutheran Church, will conduct the services.  The body will be taken overland to Bartlett where burial will take place in the Lake Creek Cemetery. (Coffeyville Daily Journal, Tuesday, October 26, 1915, Page 5) BORN, DONALD E. St. Paul -- Donald E. "Don" Born, 89, of St. Paul died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Born, of the home. The funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Catholic Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the rosary in Parish Hall. Memorials are suggested to Prairie Mission Retirement Village Activity Fund or Born to Hunt St. Paul Museum. Complete obituary details will be announced. (Parsons Sun, April 2, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester)

BOTTS, LAURA INGALLS ---  Lorena Botts, 88, of ingalls, died Sunday evening, Oct. 29, 1995, at the Manor of the Plains, Dodge City. She was born Jan. 28, 1907, in Valeda to J. I. and Mabel (Wingfield) Barnard.  She grew up and attended schools in Missouri.  She graduated from Cottey College, Nevada, Mo., in 1926.  She was a nurse. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Royal Neighbors of America. Her first husband, Y van den Berg, died in 1939.  She married Daighton Burdett Botts, Feb. 5, 1944, at Oswego.  He died July 29, 1992. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Oringderff of Garden City; three granddaughters, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jim Botts in 1980, and a brother, Earl Barnard. The service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Bath Funeral Home of Altamont.  Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at Altamont. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  The family suggests memorials to the Senior Citizens Housing Center of Altamont. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BOULWARE, CHARLES E. Oswego -- Charles Elmer Boulware, 81, died this morning at his home in Oswego after a long illness.  He had owned and operated Labette County Hardware in Oswego for 25 years, retiring in 1980. He was born Jan. 26, 1909, in Cherokee to Charles A. and Stella (McGoveny) Boulware. He had formerly lived in Columbus, where he worked for his brother at Boulware Hardware for eight years.  He had also worked for the Long Bell Lumber Co., Columbus, for five years and for several years at Sinclair Oil Co. and Price Motor Co., both at Columbus. He was married to Florence O. Burns on Nov. 24, 1931, in Beulah.  They lived in Columbus for 20 years before moving to Oswego.  She survives of the home. Other survivors include: a son, Robert of Oswego; a daughter, Anna Lee Stephens of Oswego; three sisters, Beulah Boulware, Celma Clubston and Clara Clubston, all of Pittsburg; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A brother, a sister and a great-grandchild preceded him in death. The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Murdock Chapel, Oswego, with the Rev. Chris Williams officiating.  Burial will be in Oswego Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Oswego Christian Church. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BOURAY, LEE AUGUST Lee August "Augie" Bouray, 91, 1321 S. 12th, died Sunday, July 31, 1988, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka.  He was admitted to the Labette County Medical Center May 1 after suffering a broken hip and was transferred to the Topeka hospital on May 16. He was born July 4, 1897, in Colony to William and Ella (Fairbanks) Bouray, where he lived on a farm.  At an early age, he moved to Goodland, where he grew up and attended schools.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War I.   He moved to Kincaid in the 1920's and lived there until moving to Kansas City, Kan., in the 1930's.  While living in Kansas City, he drove trucks to Boston and New York.  He then drove gasoline trucks for the E. J. Ketchum Oil Co. out of Chanute, later moving to Thayer from Chanute, where he operated a cafe with his mother.  He moved to Parsons in the late 1930s, where he worked for the cab company, operated a station eight miles east of Parsons, and worked with his mother at the DePoy Grocery store, which she owned.  He worked for the bus company in Parsons and drove a cross-country bus route. During the Korean War, he worked as a guard at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant.  Bouray also did farm work, yard work and worked at the former Domino Parlor.  His last employment was at the Parsons stockyards, retiring in the late 1960's. At one time, Bouray was a semi-pro baseball pitcher for the Iola Blue Jays. He was baptized at the Catholic Church in Westphalia. He was married to Frances Holten at Nowata, Okla.  She survives of the home. Other survivors include: a brother, Felix, and a sister, Clara "Toots" Crowl, both of Chanute. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Edna Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Burris-Carson-Wall Funeral Home. (Unknown newspaper, submitted byFoFG, Date of Death: July 31, 1988) BOWMAN, MAGGIE Suicide of a young lady Miss Maggie Bowman, of Altamont, formerly of Oswego, committed suicide on Wednesday, the 13th inst. by taking poison.  The cause seems to have been derangement of the mind, which her near friends had known for some time, but kept it secret in the hope that she would soon recover.   Had the lady with whom she lived been apprised of their fears, this sad calamity might not have happened.  She seemed very despondent this winter, and repeatedly said she would take poison to get out of this unfriendly world, but all supposed she was joking.   On Monday, the 12th inst. she went to Oswego on the passenger train, walked from the depot directly to a drug store, procured the fatal drug and returned home on the freight train.  It is said she was not in Oswego more than ten minutes.  On Wednesday afternoon, as Mrs. Hoffman, the lady with whom she was staying, was preparing to take a drive, Maggie said to her, "What would you think to come home and find me dead."  Mrs. H. did not think she was in earnest.  After she had gone Maggie gathered all her clothes together, folded and laid them nicely away in her trunk, locked it and it is supposed then swallowed the deadly draught.  She then went out for a walk, going about ninety rods, and meeting several on the road smiled and spoke pleasantly to them.  She called at the post office, inquired for her mail and deposited a note.  From there she went to her father's house, told them she had taken poison, that no one was to blame, and it was too late to get a doctor as she would soon be gone, and in about five minutes she died.  Miss Maggie Bowman had been in our midst for over a year, and in all that time we have never seen anything but lady-like deportment from her.  She was a very sensitive, proud spirited girl, and if her position in life had been a more exalted one, she would never have had cause to imagine, or worry herself into such a condition.  She was a pure virtuous girl, and her many friends regret her untimely end.  Her father and sister Mrs. Julia James have the sympathy of all.  She was a cousin of Mrs. William Sanford of Oswego. -- Mrs. Jane Houston, Altamont, Kans., Mar. 20, 1883  (Oswego Independent, Friday, March 23, 1883, Page 3)  

BOWMAN, MARGUERITE ELLEN Marguerite Ellen Bowman, 83, of Oswego, died early Monday morning (February 21, 1994) in the Oswego Guest Home after a lengthy illness. She was born March 18, 1910, in Kincaid to Arthur and Fannie (Propeck) Hearson.  She married Seldon W. Bowman.  He preceded her in death in April, 1971. Survivors are a son, Bill Bowman of Oswego; two daughters, Betty Myers of Dearing and Donna Blancett of Metuchen, N.J.; a brother, Harold Hearson of Parsons; two sisters, Velma Phillips of Detroit, Mich., and Alma Coleman of Muskogee, Okla.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mound Valley Cemetery.  Burial will be in Mound Valley under the direction of Bath Funeral Home of Altamont. A memorial has been established to the Oswego Guest Home and contributions may be left at the funeral home.  Friends may call at the funeral home today in the afternoon. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BOYER, EARL R. Cherryvale -- Earl R. Boyer, 85, formerly of Cherryvale, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Pittsburg, where he had been admitted a short time earlier. Prior to entering the hospital he had lived at Medical Lodge North in Pittsburg. Private services and burial were held today in Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale, under the direction of Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.   (Unknown newspaper, died December 28, 2000, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BRACKEN, JOSEPH CHARLES, MATILDA, AND CHARLES M. Two hurt in Crack-Up Cimarron, Kan., Aug. 5 -- Four persons were killed and two others were injured, one seriously, late this afternoon in a head-on collision 4-1/2 miles east of here. The cars were traveling on highway 50-S. Dead are Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bracken of Mound Valley, Kan.; their grandson, Charles M. Bracken of Manter, Kan., and Della Altonreid of Canon City, Colo. The elder Brackens were killed outright.  Their grandson died in Trinity hospital in Dodge City and the Colorado woman died on the way to the hospital. Leonard Altonreid of Canon City was injured seriously.  Ruth Bracken of Manter was hospitalized at Dodge City but was reported as not in serious condition. (Wichita Eagle, August 6, 1953) BRADLEY, LUTHER H. Baxter Springs -- Luther H. Bradley, 43, of Baxter Springs died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998 at his home. He was born April 9, 1954 at Harrisburg, Ark., to Roy and Opal (Everette) Bradley. He attended school at Grubbs, Ark. Mr. Bradley was a laborer, working for farmers in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. He had lived in the Baxter Springs area 18 years. He married Geneva Stout. They were later divorced. Survivors include his mother, Opal Bradley of Shawnee, Okla., a son Luther DeWayne Bradley of Shawnee, Okla.; four daughters, Connie Bradley, Paula Bradley, both of Shawnee, Okla., Janet Bradley of Bartlett, and Lee Ann Garrison of Baxter Springs; two brothers, Randel of Bartlett and Jerry of Searcy, Ark.; and three grandchildren. His father and a sister preceded him in death. The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bath Funeral Home of Chetopa with Stanley Dixon, Michael Smith and Ivan Eck officiating. Burial will be in Lake Creek Cemetery of Bartlett. The family will receive friends after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. (Unknown newspaper, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BRADSHAW, NAOMI (SHARP) SIMMONS Walnut -- Naomi (Sharp) Simmons Bradshaw, 84, of Walnut died at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013, at her home. She was born on May 17, 1928, in Parsons to Raymond E. and Ruth (Hunt) Sharp. She graduated from Erie High School in 1946. She attended Parsons Junior College and Pittsburg State University, earning a bachelor of arts degree in journalism. On Aug. 10, 1951, she married George Richard Simmons in Erie. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1984. She married Donald Eugene Bradshaw on Oct. 25, 1986, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Walnut. He survives of the home. Mrs. Bradshaw had lived in Erie, Galesburg, Kimball and Walnut and had been a school teacher, journalist, farm wife and Methodist minister. She taught school at Oak Grove, Kimball, Stark, St. Paul and Parsons. She worked at an egg processing plant in Cherryvale and was a reporter and writer for Farm Talk newspaper in Parsons. She was assistant editor of The Great Years in Chanute. She had been lay minister at United Methodist Churches in Stark, Walnut and Hepler. She was a member of Stark United Methodist Church. She had been a project leader for the Lucky 13 4-H club and served on the Neosho County 4-H Advisory Board and Neosho County Fair Board. Other memberships and activities included the Erie FFA Alumni Chapter, Kansas and American Agri Women, Grant E.H.U., Neosho County Extension Council Board, Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas Poultry Association. Other survivors include two sons, Joe Richard Simmons of Grove, Okla., and Jack Evan Simmons of Erie; a daughter, Susan Ruth (Simmons) Jackson of Lowell, Ark.; four stepsons, Kevin Joseph Bradshaw of Deep River, Iowa, Robert Eugene Bradshaw of Cottonwood Falls, Thomas Michael Bradshaw of Walnut and Mark David Bradshaw of Derby; three stepdaughters, Susan Marie (Bradshaw) Vitt of St. Paul, Kathleen Ann (Bradshaw) Sexton of Derby and Mary Paula (Bradshaw) Ostmeyer of Derby; five grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gail Jay Sharp of Annandale, Va., and Lowell R. Sharp of Golden, Colo.; and two sisters, Carol Ruth Richardson of Stillwater, Okla., and Rosemary Alene Mattox of Derby. Others preceding her in death include an infant daughter, Linda Kay Simmons; and a brother, Howard R. Sharp. The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stark United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery at Galesburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Erie.(Parsons Sun, May 8, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester)

BRANDON, MAE BERNICE Mae Bernice Brandon, 85, of Chetopa, died Tuesday morning (March 28, 1995) in the Chetopa Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 1, 1909, in Everton, Mo., to Fred and Sadie Linderman. In 1924 she married Robert Swanwick, and he preceded her in death May 28, 1941. Feb. 12, 1945, she married Borden C. Brandon in Columbus.  Mr. Brandon died May 15, 1992. Mrs. Brandon worked as a nurses aide for 27 years at the Oswego Hospital.  She had lived in Idaho for about three years and then back to the Oswego and Chetopa area for the rest of her life. Survivors include a son, Robert E. Swanwick of Chetopa; a daughter, Mary Lou Turner of Chetopa; a sister, Gertie Hoover of Coffeyville; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by five brothers. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Oswego Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the Bath Funeral Home, Chetopa. Memorials are suggested to the Chetopa Manor Nursing Home. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BRANHAM, FRANK ELMER Oswego -- Frank Elmer Branham, 69, of Oswego died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. He was born Dec. 26, 1934, in Altamont to John S. and Bessie (Johnson) Branham. He graduated from Labette County High School in 1952, attended Coffeyville Community College and graduated from Kansas State University in 1959. He served two years in the U.S. Army. He worked at Columbian Experimental Farm, Grandview, Mo., for one year and moved to Oswego and worked for Kraft Foods as a field man in 1960. He worked for Huntsman for a year before joining Farm Bureau Insurance in 1968. He became Labette County Agency manager in 1972. He retired in 2000. He won numerous awards and trips from Farm Bureau Insurance, including several All Star and All American trips and the valued "Top Agency" of the year award in 1989. He was a past member and president of both Oswego Lions Club and Oswego Jaycees and a former member of Oswego Rotary. He was a member of the Elks Club No. 527 of Parsons and the Oswego Golf Course, where he had served as a board member. He was a past assistant Little League coach and a former coach for fourth- and fifth-grade basketball teams. He was named grand marshal of the 2003 Christmas Parade in Oswego. He enjoyed playing cards and golf. He married Louise Fager in 1959 in Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, David and his wife, Pamela, of Leawood, and Douglas of the home; one daughter, Debra Fraker of Topeka; two grandchildren, Nathan and Rachel of Leawood; one brother-in-law, Marc Fager of Emporia; one niece, Karen Raabe of Denton, Texas; and one nephew, James Fager of Topeka. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Schwoyer.   The service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Murdock Funeral Home in Oswego with the Rev. Charlotte Coates officiating. Burial will be in Oswego Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BRANNIN, MABEL MARY (MOSLER) Oswego -- Mabel Mary Brannin, 97, died at Deseret Health and Rehabilitation Center in Oswego after an illness. She was born July 17, 1915, in Labette County near Oswego to Vernie William and Frances Isabelle (Silkey) Mosler. She was a lifetime resident of Oswego. She was a production worker, for several years at Glen Berry Manufacturing in Oswego and then at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, Parsons, from which she retired. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Oswego. Mrs. Brannin enjoyed dancing. She married Glenn L. Brannin on Feb. 7, 1932, in Vinita, Okla. He died Jan. 22, 1965. Survivors include a son, Chester L Brannin and his wife, Lorene, of Oswego; a daughter, Dorothy J. Jeffries and her husband, Jack, of Oswego; eight grandchildren, Denise Campbell of Olathe, Diane Dreyer of Burlingame, Debbie Hornung, Glenda Bundy, both of Topeka, Sharon Frink of Lawrence, Rebecca Olstead, Sonja Searl, both of Houston, Texas, and Gerald Jeffries of Wichita; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Leonard Mosler, George Mosler and Jack Mosler; and a sister, Elva Martin. The service will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Derfelt Funeral Home in Oswego with Roger Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Oswego. (Parsons Sun, April 2, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester) BREEZE, JAMES E. James E. Breeze, 53, 2523 Chess, died unexpectedly early Monday morning at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1936, at Garden City, Mo., to Lloyd and Ruby (Wendleton) Breeze.  He came to Parsons with his parents in 1943 and attended schools here. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served for 2-1/2 years. He lived for a short time in Kansas City before returning to Parsons. He was employed by SEK Auto Sales.  In earliest years, he had worked as a truck driver and a cab driver. He and Sonnee Foster were married May 4, 1971, at Miami, Okla.  She survives of the home. Other survivors include:  two sons, James of Ravenna, Ohio, and John of Parsons; a daughter, Virginia Breeze of Pensacola, Fla.; six grandchildren; his mother, Ruby Moore of Parsons; two brothers, Kenneth of Seymour, Texas, and Frank of Parsons; and three sisters, Jean Blackburn, Norma Jones, both of Parsons, and Bonnie Robinson of Kansas City, Kan. A brother and his father preceded him in death. No service is planned following cremation. The Burris-Carson-Wall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BRIDGEWATER, VENIE BELL (NEAL) Venie Bell Bridgewater (Neal), 95, 2024 Morgan, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 1990, at her home.  She had been in poor health since July 1989. She was born Oct. 30, 1894, in Marshall, Texas, to John and Estella Neal.  In 1920, she moved from Marshall, Texas, to Parsons, where she had lived since then.  She was employed at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant during World War II. She and Shelby Bridgewater were married in 1923 in Parsons.  He died in 1935. Mrs. Bridgewater was a member of the former Morgan Avenue Christian Church, which was destroyed by a fire.  She then attended the Hamilton Chapel United Methodist Church.  She was active in church and missionary work and was a member of the church choir.  She was also a member and past matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Langston Chapter No. 39. Survivors include:  two sons, H.M. "Macco" and Shelby, Jr., both of Parsons; a daughter, Elva Thurman of Parsons; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Alice Frey of Merriam and Nila Bledsoe of Parsons. She was preceded in death by four sisters and a son, Gwyn, who died Nov. 18, 1979. The service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Burris-Carson-Wall Funeral Home with the Rev. G. E. Lakes officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Tuesday at the funeral home. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BROOKER, EARLE E. Funeral services for Earl E. Brooker, 49, of Cassoday, who died Friday were conducted this morning at the Kirby Funeral Home chapel. Mr. Brooker was principal of the Cassoday Grade School. The Rev. Curtis Fulton, pastor of the Florence Methodist Church, officiated. Mrs. Noble S. Fritsche sang "Going Home" and "Beneath the Cross of Jesus," accompanied by Miss Dorothy Sandquist at the organ. Burial was in Memorial Lawn Cemetery at Parsons this afternoon with the Rev. Paul Hett officiating. Mr. Brooker moved to Cassoday in August from Florence, where he was a teacher. He previously had taught at Caney, Kan., and at Warrenton, Mo. He was born at Healy, Kan. on April 4, 1918 and was married to June White at Parsons on Oct. 4, 1944. He held a degree from Kansas State College of Pittsburg and had done graduate work at the University of Missouri. Mr. Brooker was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Florence Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge at Altoona, Kan., the Cassoday Lions Club, the Kansas State Teachers Association, the National Education Association, the Kansas Association of Elementary Principals, Butler County Teachers Association and the Leon Flint Hills Teachers Association. Surviving are his wife; a son, Terry of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Judy Miller of Columbia, Mo., Pamela and Becky both of the home; his father, A. J. Brooker, of Fort Scott; five brothers, Clyde and Pat, both of Fort Scott, Bill of Coffeyville, George of Pittsburg, and Richard of Siloam Springs Ark., seven sisters, Mrs. Oral Lyons of Arco, Idaho, Mrs. Frieda Clark of Fulton, Kan., Mrs. Ellen Thiebaud of Parsons, Mrs. Virginia Dobyns of Mission, Kan., Mrs. Louise Rasmussen of South Gate, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Harrison of Kirkwood, Mo., and Mrs. Marilyn Minor of Fort Scott. A memorial in Mr. Brooker's name has been established with the Cassoday Methodist Church. (El Dorado Times, December 4, 1967) BROOKS, ELIZABETH G. (SHIELDS) Erie -- Elizabeth G. (Shields) Brooks, 73, of Erie died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 1988, at the Heritage Home in Parsons.  She had suffered a heart attack in July and was hospitalized in Parsons.  She had entered the nursing home Aug. 13. She was born May 14, 1915 at Dennis to Doug and Ora (Correll) Shields.  She grew up in the Dennis area.  She was married to John Brooks on Jan. 31, 1934.  They lived in Parsons until moving to El Dorado in 1959.  They retired in 1977 and moved to Erie.  He died Feb. 10, 1982. Mrs. Brooks was employed at the Susan B. Allen Hospital in El Dorado until her retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Erie and was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include: two sons, Donald Brooks of rural Galesburg and George David Brooks of Topeka; two daughters, Virginia Elsworth of Parsons and Susan Graham of Erie; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Park Shields of rural Parsons; and two sisters, Opal Bitsko of Claremore, Okla., and Goldie Dodson of Moline. She was preceded in death by an infant son, John, in 1945, a grandson and six brothers and sisters. The service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Burris-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons with the Rev. James Faulkenberry officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FoFG, Date of Death: Sept. 1, 1988) BROOKS, FRANCIS E. Cherryvale -- Francis E. Brooks, 89, of Cherryvale, died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday at Mercy Hospital.  Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale with the Rev. Gerald Eytcheson, pastor of the Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal in Independence officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until the service on Monday.  Mr. Brooks was born May 4, 1915 at Emporia, the son of Charles M. and Frances (Witteman) Brooks. He attended Emporia schools and Kansas State University. He founded the F. E. Brooks Construction Company which he operated in Cherryvale for many years. He married Constance "Connie" Fernandez on April 19, 1939 at Fredonia, and she died in 2003. He was a member of the Local 311 Carpenters Union, the Cherryvale Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club, the Elks Club of Cherryvale and the Eagles Club. He is survived by nieces and nephews. (Unknown newspaper, died February 10, 2005, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BROOKS, JOHN CLARK John Clark Brooks passed away at his home in Oswego Thursday, December 26, at 8:30 pm aged 83 years, after a lingering illness with Bright's disease.  He was born in Athens, Illinois, October 10, 1835, where he lived until 1884, when he moved to western Kansas, later moving to Labette County, where he has lived for the past twenty years.  On July 25, 1857 at Lincoln, Ill. he was married to Miss Julia Ingraham, who preceded him to the grave about six years ago.  To this union seven children were born: Arthur and Ella passing away in their infancy, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Timmons, who died six years ago; those living are Frank Brooks of Oologah, Okla.; Walter Brooks of Parsons; Mrs. Anna Miller of Norman, Okla.; and Mrs. Florence Cochran of Oswego, with who he made his home.   Mr. Brooks was a man who was well known and respected in Oswego and had many friends here was a member of the M E Church living a true and consecrated life.  Funeral services were held at the family home Friday, December 27th at 2:30 o'clock and interment made in the Oswego Cemetery. (The Parsons Daily Sun, Parsons KS, January 2, 1919, submitted by Rick Evans) BROOKS, MERVIN Mervin Brooks, 86, of Edna, died Tuesday (July 17, 2001) at his home. Mr. Brooks was born May 28, 1915, at Kansas City, Mo., to Seigel F. and Katherine (Martin) Brooks. He married Ruth M. Ragel on Aug. 9, 1932 at Lawrence. She died on May 19, 1992. During this time he worked on a drag line on the Kaw River in Topeka from 1932 until 1937. He then left Kansas and went to Los Angeles, and worked with the Zellarback Paper Company from 1937 until 1946. On May 16, 1945, he entered into active service with the U. S. Navy in Los Angeles, serving there in World War II until his honorable discharge on April 16, 1946. He then began working with the Union Pacific Railroad in California. He later moved to Edna and opened a restaurant called "Brooks' Café." He worked in several other places, such as the Flour Mill in Coffeyville; the Ford Motor Company in Kansas City, Mo., where he was working when he retired; sold advertising through his own company "Brooks' Printing;" and then moved to Stockton, Mo. Where he could fish and enjoy his retirement. In 1987 he and his wife, Ruth, moved back to Edna. He was a member of the American Legion in Kansas City, Mo. for 37 years. Survivors include one daughter, Nadine Johnston of Edna; two grandsons, and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lake Creek Bartlett Cemetery. The Bath Funeral Home of Altamont is in charge of arrangements. (Unknown newspaper, transcribed by PT from a card submitted by AW) BROWN, DEBRA A. Bartlett -- Debra "Kay" (Kimrey) Brown, 37, of Bartlett died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013, at her home. She was born on Dec. 6, 1975, in Coffeyville to Cecil D. and Shirley (Brown) Kimrey. As a young girl, she grew up in Edna, where she attended Edna Grade School and was a 1994 graduate of Labette County High School in Altamont. She attended Johnson County Community College for a year and earned an associate of science degree at Fort Scott Community College, an associate of science degree at NEO A&M College in Miami, Okla., and a Bachelor of Science degree at Pittsburg State University. She worked as a laboratory technician at Cytocheck Laboratory and Labette Health, both in Parsons. Survivors include her husband, David Brown of the home; a daughter, Sienna Brown of the home; her mother, Shirley Kimrey of Edna; a brother, Darrell Kimrey of Ochelata, Okla.; and two sisters, Carla Collins of Coffeyville and Diana Blaylock of Fairland, Okla. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Kimrey, on April 28, 2008. The service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bartlett Christian Church. Burial will be in Edna Elm Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons is in charge of arrangements.(Parsons Sun, March 13, 2013, submitted by Lois Lester) BROWN, INFANT The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, aged 3 months, died Saturday and was buried in Lake Creek cemetery Sunday, February 19.  Rev. Whitaker of Coffeyville conducted the funeral services. (Coffeyville Daily Journal, Monday, February 20, 1911, Page 4) BRUCKMAN, MARY Murdered his Daughter - Horrible Crime Committed by a Kansas Farmer Oswego, Dec. 11 -- After a preliminary examination, Rudolph Bruckman, a wealthy farmer of Osage township, has been held in the sum of $10,000 to answer for the murder of his 17-year-old daughter, Mary. Four weeks ago Bruckman gave the girl a terrible beating, because she did not work to suit him in his cornfield. He then tied a rope around one of her ankles, fastened the other end of the rope to a rear axle of his wagon and drove to his barn a quarter of a mile off, dragging the girl behind. Arriving there, he locked her up in the barn without sufficient clothing and without food. The girl was found by her uncle and another neighbor, who carried her away, but her injuries were so serious that she died on November 22. Bruckman has long been an outcast among the farmers of Osage township. His ranch adjoins the notorious Bender farm and he was the nearest neighbor of the Bender butchers. After the horrifying crimes of the Bender family had become known and they had fled the country, Bruckman was visited one night by a mob of masked men who demanded to know where the Benders had gone. Bruckman insisted that he knew nothing of the Benders or their deeds, but he was strung up to the limb of a tree and held there until almost dead. Finally, however, he was cut down and allowed to go away, but ever since he has been shunned. (Morning Olympian ~ December 11, 1896) BRUNGARDT, JAMES P. Graveside services for Data Processing Technician 3rd Class James P. Brungardt, 25, of Independence, will be 11 a.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Parsons.  Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Independence VFW post.  Mr. Brungardt died Tuesday night (Sept. 6, 1988) from injuries received in an automobile accident east of Neodesha.  He was home on leave from the U.S. Navy before being sent to Guam. He was born Oct. 25, 1962, in Parsons to Donald Frederick and Fiona Jean (Kaemmerling) Brungardt.  He attended schools in Parson and enlisted in the Navy in August 1979, serving for six years.  Upon his discharge he moved to Independence where he worked for Citizens National Bank and Cobalt Boats in Neodesha. Mr. Brungardt re-enlisted in June of this year.  He had just completed additional training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego.  He was a member of the VFW Dewlin-Dix Post 1186. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jean and Dale R. Dollison of Independence; two brothers, Timothy, serving with the U.S. Navy in Seattle, Wash., and Donald serving with the U.S. Air Force in Utah; four sisters, Theresa Marie Ramos of Boston, Mary Smading of rural Independence, and Danette and Denee Dollison of the home; his maternal grandmother, Elouise Baugher of the home; and his paternal grandfather, Fred Brungardt of Emporia. The casket has been closed.  Friends may call at the Potts Chapel-Schmidt Funeral Service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday to register. The family suggests memorials to the Avenue of Flags.  (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FoFG, Date of Death: July 6, 1988)

BRUSIE, JOYCE H. WICHITA ---  Joyce H. Brusie, 70, of Wichita, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998, at Springfield, Mo. She was born July 25, 1928, at Pomona, Mo., to O.B. and Gabe (Givens) Helms.  She grew up at Mound Valley and graduated from Mound Valley High School in 1945. She married Terry Brusie.  They were divorced. She retired from Ernstmann Machine Shop at Wichita as office manager. Survivors include a son, Steve of Wichita; a daughter, Monte Lewis of Springfield, Mo.; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Wanda Smart of Muskogee, Okla.; two brothers, Jerry Helms of Mound Valley and Joe Helms of Memphis, Tenn. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mound Valley Cemetery. The family may be contacted at the Jerry Helms residence, 14018 Gove Road, Mound Valley. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)

BRYANT, LEO W. Services were held Saturday afternoon for Leo Wayne Bryant, 61, of Chetopa who died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, October 19, 1988, at his home in Chetopa.  Mr. Bryant was currently employed as a manager of the Webster Auto Supply, Oswego. Mr. Bryant was born April 25, 1927 at Ellinwood to Wilbur and Hilda Christianson Bryant.  He was married to Gerry Feemster in 1947.  They moved to Chetopa in 1965 from Hoisington.  She survives at the home.  He was a member of the Church of Christ at Ellinwood. Other survivors include a son, Gary, Chetopa; one daughter, Sherry Bryant, Tulsa; two sisters, Bobbie Adams, Great Bend and Lucille Kurtz, Pawnee Rock; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was Oak Hill Cemetery under the directions of the Bath Funeral Home of Chetopa. The family suggests memorials to the First Christian Church of Chetopa. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FoFG, Date of Death: Oct. 19, 1988)

BRYSON, CLAYTON  "CLATE"  Clayton "Clate" Bryson, 77, of Edna died Tuesday (February 22, 1994) at the Arkhaven Nursing Home, Altamont. Mr. Bryson was born Dec. 22, 1916, north of Oswego to Andrew Jackson and Clara Louella (Fowler) Bryson.  He grew up in the area and attended the Edna school system. On Nov. 26, 1936, he married Lavonne Edna Preston in Edna.  Mr. Bryson's employment includes Continental Can Company in Coffeyville, a building contractor for 15 years.  He also farmed and raised cattle.  In the 1970s, he served on the Edna City Council and as mayor.  He retired in 1986.  Mrs. Bryson preceded her husband in death on Aug. 25, 1988. On June 6, 1989, he married Lucille Rexwinkle Smiley in Miami, Okla.  She survives at the home. His memberships include the Elm Christian Church east of Edna, the Edna Lions Club and the Edna Bears. Other survivors are two daughters, Wyvern Beach and Kathy Triebel of Bartlesville, Okla.; a step-daughter, Elnora Phillips of Longdale, Calif.; three brothers, Wilbur Bryson of Pierce, Ariz.; Wayne Bryson of Springfield, Mo., and Ronald Bryson of Welch, Okla.; five sisters, Jessie Coffey of Coffeyville, Lorraine Merchant of Parsons, Emma Jean Rexwinkle of Altamont, Coleen Brink of Stuart, Fla., and Marilyn Reed of Harahan, La.; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two step-granddaughters and three step-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Stella, Jewell and Shirley Kay. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Elm Christian Church, two miles east of Edna, with burial in the North Edna Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel from 1 to 9 p.m. today and at the church from 10 a.m. to service time Friday. The family suggests memorials to the church and the Edna Library Fund.  A visitation is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Edgewood Chapel. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BRYSON, LAVONNE E. (PRESTON) Edna -- Lavonne E. (Preston) Bryson, 70, of Edna died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 25, 1988, at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 12, 1917, in Edna to Ernest and Edna (Johnson) Preston.  She grew up in that area and was graduated from the Edna school system.  On Nov. 26, 1936, she was married to Clayton Bryson at Edna.  They farmed and raised livestock in the Edna area.  In 1953, they moved into the Edna community.  They retired in 1985.  He survives of the home. Mrs. Bryson was a member of the Elm Christian Church, Royal Neighbors and the Edna Civic Organization. Other survives include: two daughters, Wyvern Beach and Kathy Triebel, both of Bartlesville, Okla.; her mother, Edna Preston of Edna; a sister, Lucile Farris of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elm Christian Church, located two miles east of Edna.  Burial will be in the North Edna Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Colonial Chapel in Coffeyville from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. The family suggests memorials to the Elm Christian Church.  (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FoFG, Date of Death: August 25, 1988) BRYSON, RONALD E. Ronald E. Bryson, 74, of Welch, Okla., died Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) in Barnes Hospital, at St. Louis. Mr. Bryson was born on Aug. 19, 1927, at Labette County, to Andrew J. and Ella (Fowler) Bryson.  He lived all his active life in the Welch area.  He graduated from the LCCHS at Altamont, where he loved playing football and running track.  After high school he attended Coffeyville Community College, and later Pittsburg State University, attending both colleges on track scholarships. He married Marlene P. McCord on March 4, 1951, at the Assembly of God Church in Edna.  Together they owned and operated their family farm and ranch, south of Bartlett. He was a Christian.  In 1974, he and a team of others purchased and began the Barlett Christian Church.  For 27 years he was an active member and an elder in the church. Active in his community, he served on the Bartlett CO-OP Board, serving as chairman for 30 years.  He was on the Farm Credit Board, Craig County Fair Board and assisted in starting the Golden Rocket 4-H Club in Welch.  He enjoyed the annual Rodeo Parade in Vinita, Okla. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Glen of Welch; two daughters, Rhonda Charles of Welch, Barbara Beavis of London, one brother, Wilbur of Afton, Okla.; four sisters, Jessie Coffey of Coffeyville, Erma J. Rexwinkle of Parsons, Marilyn Reed of Holiday Shores, Ark., Colene Brink of Denver, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded to death by two brothers; one sister, and three infant sisters. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bartlett Christian Church. Burial will be held at North Edna Cemetery, north of Edna. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG)

BUCKLEY, PAULINE CHETOPA ---  Pauline Street Buckley, 85, of Chetopa, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Nov. 18, 1995, at her home in Chetopa.  She had been in her usual health. She was born June 7, 1910, to Charles and Lillie (Young) Street at their farm home south of Keelville in Cherokee County.  She married William A. Buckley Sept. 19, 1945, at Wellington.  he died Oct. 22, 1985. Mrs. Buckley lived on a farm west of Chetopa until moving into Chetopa in 1985.  For many years she made quilts for people around Chetopa. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Chetopa and served as church pianist for many years. Survivors include two sons, William Paul and Charles, both of Chetopa; and four grandchildren. Three brothers preceded her in death. The service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Assembly of God Church in Chetopa with the Rev. Jon Withrow officiating.  Burial will be in the Lake Creek Cemetery at Bartlett. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Bath Funeral Home of Chetopa.  The family suggests memorials to the Assembly of God Church. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) Buckmaster, infant The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Buckmaster died at their home in Coffeyville Wednesday night. The remains were brought to this place for burial yesterday. Mrs Buckmaster was Miss Laura Chavfield of this city. The friends of the family extend sympathy to them in their affliction. (Mound Valley Herald, Labette County, KS, Jan. 28, 1898)

BUFFINGTON, ETHEL D'ETTA MOUND  VALLEY ---  Ethel D'Etta Buffington, 95, of Mound Valley, died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, at the Christian Healthcare Center of Carthage, Mo. She was born Dec. 3, 1902, in Ellsworth County to Oliver and Nina (Gilkison) French.  A retired elementary school teacher, she had taught at Ellsworth and at Mound Valley for 53 years. She married Lee Orin Buffington Dec. 9, 1925, at Salina.  he died Jan. 6, 1969. Mrs. Buffington was a member of the United Methodist church of Mound Valley and was active in many church groups and organizations until about 1990.  She was a member of the County Teachers Association and a lifetime member of the National Education Association.  In May 1997, she was recognized as a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star.  She also was a member of the Mound Valley Home Demonstration Unit. Survivors include a son, Donald of Little River; a daughter, Peggy Berry of Carthage, Mo.; a brother, Orval French of Melborne Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mound Valley United Methodist Church with the Rev. YongBo Lee officiating.  Burial will be in the Mound Valley Cemetery. The Bath Funeral Home of Altamont is in charge of arrangements.  The family suggests memorials to the Mound Valley Public Library. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG)

BUFOR, AMANDA Mrs. Amanda Bufor 72 years of age being sick 1 yr and 4 months died Feb. 9th. The memorial services were held at the Little Flock Baptist Church Feb. 11th by Rev. J. A. Duncan assisted by Rev. Alfred Goodwin of the M. E. Church.  (Wichita Searchlight, February 18, 1905, page 3) BULLOCK, REV. MARVIN L. The Rev. Marvin L. Bullock, 54, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at his home in Parsons. He was born March 12, 1951, in Oswego to James and Marinda (Jackson) Bullock. He graduated from Technical High School in Omaha, Neb., in 1970. He attended Northeastern A&M College and graduated from Missouri Southern State College with an associate of arts degree in psychology. He was a certified chemical dependency counselor and a licensed minister. He also worked at the United Catholic Social Services in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include his mothers, Marinda Bullock of Parsons and Josephine Bullock of Vinita, Okla.; one daughter, Joselyn Bullock of Omaha, Neb.; sisters and brothers, Georgella Caldwell of Chetopa, Janet and her husband, Solomon Downing, of Vinita, Okla., Cheryl Bullock of Omaha, Marvin's twin Marva and her husband, Thomas Evans, of Anchorage, Alaska, Edward and his wife, Brenda Bullock, of Memphis, Tenn., Leroy Bullock of Tucson, Ariz., Danny Bullock of Stone Mountain, Ga., Connie and her husband, Hubert Bowlin, of Vinita, Eva and her husband, Miegel, of Virginia, Deloris and her husband, Ricky Stevens, of Tulsa, Candace Bullock of Tulsa, Jacqueline Bullock of Virginia and James Bullock Jr. of Vinita; foster sister, Jeane Howard; special friends Rodney Armstrong, Nellie Smith, Toni, Vernelle and Clarence; and aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, James Bullock Sr.; and brothers, Maurice and Wilbur Landis. The service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Murdock Funeral Home in Oswego with the Rev. Farris Downing officiating. Burial will be in Tibbets Cemetery in Oswego. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.  (Parsons Sun, Friday, June 17, 2005) BUNNELL, NANCY (DEWITT) Mrs. Nancy Bunnell, Pioneer Kansan, Dies at 94 years Mrs. Nancy DeWitt Bunnell, aged 94 years, 5 months and 10 days, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Eddington, on Walnut Street. Mrs. Bunnell had been ill for some time but seemed to be improving last week, until a turn came the latter part of the week. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eddington and Mrs. H.G. Smith, the youngest daughter, Rebecca, died at Independence, Kans., October 15, 1879, and her only son, Daniel, died at the same place February 23, 1918. The funeral was held from the Eddington home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. T.M. Bell officiating and burial being in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Bunnell was born March 15, 1825, near Muncie, Ind., and was married to John W. Bunnell in Delaware County, Indiana, in 1844. To this union were born four children as mentioned above.  During the Civil War Mrs. Bunnell took care of the family and looked after the business affairs of the farm until the return of her husband from more than four years of service for his country. In 1869 the family moved to Kansas, first to Cherokee county and later to Montgomery county, living at the place now known as Tyro. There they lived for many years, numbering themselves among the pioneers of the state, enduring the hardships that only the earliest settlers experienced.  They later moved to Lancaster, Mo., where Mr. Bunnell died August 9, 1890. In 1907 Mrs. Bunnell came to Chetopa to spend her declining years with her daughter, Mrs. Eddington. When only a child Mrs. Bunnell joined the Methodist Episcopal Church and through her long life had always remained steadfast in the faith. It is seldom that one reads of a person living to such an age Mrs. Bunnell had reached. And when one does read of such a life, particularly when the person's life has been such a stirring one and so full of Christian spirit and hardihood, it is a sermon. Mrs. Bunnell's whole life has been one to test the metal of a man and her clinging to the Christian faith is enough to prove its value and to put to shame the man or woman who falters before the so-called hardships of these easy days. (Chetopa Advance, Chetopa, Kansas, Thursday, August 28, 1919, page 1, transcribed by Judy Mayfield)

BURDEN, LOUISE Coffeyville - Louise Burden, 89, of Coffeyville, died on Thursday in Coffeyville. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in rural Oswego with the Rev. John Collins officiating. Friends may call at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel to sign the register today from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mrs. Burden was born in Montgomery county on April 29, 1917 to Arthur and Maude (James) Whittaker. She graduated from Chetopa High School in 1934. On July 13, 1936 she married Robert Burden in Oswego. Mrs. Burden was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Keystone Sunday School Class. Survivors include a son Stephen Burden of the home and three sisters Mary Hulsey and Edna Doak both of Coffeyville and Ruth Martin, Derby. (Transcribed from a card submitted by AFOFG-AW)

BURKE, EDWARD J. Edward J. "Ed" Burke, 61, of Parsons died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at his home.   He was born Jan. 17, 1952, in Parsons to Lawrence F. and Alice M. (Nunnick) Burke. He attended school in St. Paul and was a 1970 graduate of St. Paul High School, where he held several football records. He attended St. Mary of the Plain College in Dodge City and Neosho County Community College.  Following school, he lived in Southeast Kansas throughout his adult life. He was employed by the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center for 23 years as a vocational supervisor until retiring in 2011. He enjoyed remodeling homes and old cars. In earlier years, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed trips to Eureka Springs, Ark., with his wife and family and backyard barbecues. He loved to make people laugh with his famous jokes and also enjoyed watching football. He married Susan Green on Oct. 21, 1972. They later divorced. On Nov. 12, 2005, he married Carla (Smith) Brown. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Aaron Burke and his wife, Sheila, and Adam Burke and his wife, Robyn, all of St. Paul; a daughter, Amber Seme and her husband, Ryan, of Parsons; a stepson, Scott Baker of Parsons; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Burke and his wife, Debbie, of Parsons and Tom Burke of St. Paul; and a sister, JoAnn Forst and her husband, Jim, of Lamar, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters. The service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  (Parsons Sun, April 17, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester)

BURKE, EUGENE F. OSWEGO ---  Eugene F. Burke, 73, of 606 Kansas, Oswego, died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 1995, at the St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, after a short illness.  He was a former Oswego school superintendent. He was born June 15, 1922, at Topeka to Eugene and Thelma Marie (Leonard) Burke.  He attended schools in Topeka and attended Washburn University there.  He graduated from Pittsburg State University and received a master's degree from the PSU school of education. He married Margaret Regan June 7, 1944, in Independence.  She survives of the home. Mr. Burke was the superintendent of the Oswego school system from 1966 to 1987.  Before that, he was a school principal in Baxter Springs for 14 years.  He served in the U.S. Army Air corps as a pilot during World War II.  He was a 19-year member of the Air Force Reserves, retiring as a major. He was a member of the United School Administrators of Topeka, the Oswego Knights of Columbus, the Oswego Public Library building committee, and the Mother of God Catholic Church of Oswego.  He was a past president of the Kansas High School Activities Association executive board. Other survivors include seven sons, Thomas of Kansas City, Mo.; Michael of Yelm, Wash., James of La Cygne, Daniel of Hotchkiss, Colo., Timothy of El Dorado, John of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Dennis of Riverton; two daughters, Vicki Hopkins of Yelm, Wash., and Mary Aspenson of Wichita; and 16 grandchildren. An infant daughter and a brother preceded him in death. The service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Mother of God Church in Oswego and the Rev. John Zich officiating.  Burial will be in the Oswego City Cemetery. The family will receive friends form 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Murdock Funeral Home of Oswego.  The rosary will be recited after the visitation. The family suggests memorials to the Oswego Scholarship Fund. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BURRIS, LEO A. Cherryvale -- Leo A. Burris, 78, of Cherryvale died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.   He was born April 8, 1927, in Ponca City, Okla., to Arnold and Velma (Powell) Burris. The family moved to Coffeyville when he was 3 years old and he attended Coffeyville schools, graduating from Field Kindley High School in 1943. He enlisted in the Navy and was sent to San Diego, for boot camp and then was stationed on a naval base at Pearl Harbor. In 1946 he worked in building construction work at Stark Construction in Independence.   He married Cleta Evans on Jan. 21, 1956, in Cherryvale. She preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 2004. Survivors include a brother, Darral Burris of Colorado Springs, Colo.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Loyde Burris. A graveside service was Saturday at Mound Valley Cemetery in Mound Valley with the Rev. Gerald Eytcheson officiating. Memorials to the American Cancer Society may be left at or mailed to Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.  (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BURROWS, CHESTER R. Oswego -- Chester R. Burrows, 82, of Oswego died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1990, at his home.  He had been in failing health for the past several years. He was born July 22, 1907, near Faulkner in Cherokee County to Sylvester and Elizabeth Burrows.  He grew up and attended school in that area and was a lifelong resident of the Cherokee-Labette county area. He was married to Dovie Campbell on march 12, 1929, at Oswego.  She survives of the home. Mr. Burrows was caretaker of the Oswego Cemetery for several years, later working in the mines and then for the Katy Railroad at Parsons.  He also did custom combining until ill health forced his retirement in the early 1970s.  He was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Oswego. Other survivors include:  four sisters, Lucy Shannon, Alma Vance and Nellie Remington, all of Oswego, and Faye Redmond of Kansas City, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Flora West and Jessie Haraughty, and five brothers, Fred, Alfred, Albert, Ray and Mac, preceded him in death. The service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Oswego and the Rev. Rick Harrison officiating.  Burial will be in the Oswego Cemetery. Friends may call at the Murdock Funeral Home of Oswego.  (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FOFG) BURROWS, JENNIFER SUE (SPEAR) Bolivar, Mo. -- Jennifer Sue Burrows, 44, of Bolivar, Mo., died on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Jennifer Sue Spear was born on Sept. 20, 1968, to Gary and Pat (Miller) Spear in Parsons. She graduated from Olathe South High School in 1986 and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in elementary education in 2008 from Drury University in Springfield. Mrs. Burrows was a beloved preschool teacher for the Bolivar school system since 1999, where she lovingly taught children much more than how to succeed in school. She attended Wellspring Baptist Fellowship in Bolivar.  Jennifer married Geoff Burrows on Feb. 18, 2000, in Bolivar. He survives of the home. She is also survived by two sons, Caleb and his wife, Kayla Spindler, of Bolivar and Jacob Spindler of the home; a stepdaughter, Jillian Burrows of Springfield; her parents, Patricia Miller-Spear of Bolivar and Gary and Pat Spear of Columbus; two sisters, Terri Burnsed and her husband, Greg, of Sallisaw, Okla., and Tricia Johnson and her husband, Mark, of Steeleville, Mo.; two nieces, Claire Burnsed and Isabelle Johnson; a nephew, Drew Johnson; many cousins, aunts and uncles; and countless extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alvin and Audrey Miller and Alfred and Thelma Spear. Jennifer's relationship with the Lord was of utmost importance to her, and she shared her love of Jesus freely with her family and friends. She and Geoff spent two weeks in Belarus with a mission team in 2004. The service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bolivar High School auditorium with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar. A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar.  (The Parsons Sun, May 3, 2013, submitted by Lois G. Lester)

BUSH, HAZEL CHETOPA ---  Hazel Wright Bush, 80, of 216 N. Sixth, Chetopa, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 1995, at the Chetopa Manor nursing home. She was born Oct. 29, 1914, in rural Chetopa to J. T. and Edith (Nicholson) Wright.  She graduated from Chetopa High School in 1932. She married George W. Bush Jan. 20, 1935, at Oswego.  He died April 8, 1971. Mrs. Bush was a secretary for the Chetopa school and also served as clerk of the school board until retiring in 1976.  She was a member of the Chetopa First Christian Church, its Christian Women's Fellowship, and was a former Sunday School superintendent and Sunday School teacher.  She also had served as president and secretary of the Chetopa Alumni Association. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Bryant of Chetopa; two sisters, Grace Smith and Ruth Henson, both of Chetopa; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Bath Funeral Home of Chetopa with the Rev. Jack Boyd officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Chetopa. The family suggests memorials to either the Chetopa First Christian Church or St. John's Hospice. (Unknown Newspaper ~ Submitted by FOFG) BUSH, MATTHEW LEVI Died, at Osawatomie, Kansas, Tuesday, July 24, 1900, Matthew Levi Bush, aged 21 years, 8 months and 7 days. Just two weeks prior to his death, Matt was taken to the insane asylum by order of the probate court.  The facts in the case are familiar to our readers.  From the time he was taken from here till his death he positively refused to eat a bite of food or take any nourishment there being a total collapse of both mind and body, and all that medical skill and treatment could do was done to build him up and restore his mind, but to no avail. Thus ends a very sad and strange case.  In one month's short time to be deprived of reason and life, and the cause of such a calamity unknown. The body was brought home, arriving here Wednesday morning, and the tunnel service was held at the Baptist Church at 5 o'clock p.m., conducted by Rev. W. R. Newman, being held till that hour awaiting the arrival of Matt's brother from Kansas City.  A large crowd attended the services at the church and followed the remains to Mound Valley cemetery.  To the sorrowing parents and members of the family is extended the sincerest sympathy of everyone in this their deep affliction. -- Mound Valley Herald. Matthew L. Bush was a son of our former citizen, W. H. Bush, who is highly respected in this city. (Cherryvale Weekly Republican, Friday, August 3, 1900, Page 5) BUSICK, NADINE (MOORE) Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Nadine Busick, 62, of Chetopa, who died December 9, 1988 at her home in Chetopa after a long illness.   Mrs. Busick was born August 2, 1926 at Chetopa, Ks., to William T. and Ocie (Bellamy) Moore.  She attended Chetopa school and lived in the Chetopa area all her life.   She was a member of the Christian Church in Chetopa.   She married Alpheus A. Busick in 1948.  He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Clarence, Parsons and Ronnie, Springdale, Ark.; one daughter, Patty Sooter, Chetopa; one brother, William Moore, Chetopa; five sisters, Betty Taylor and Ruby Rice, both of Chetopa, Peggy Williams, Bowring, Ok., Faye Johnson, Carl Junction, Mo., and Lillian Rice, Wichita; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery under the directions of the Thomas Funeral Home of Welch.  (Unknown newspaper, submitted by FoFG, Date of Death: Dec. 9, 1988)  

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