Mildred A. Fox, 91, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Monday afternoon, July 28, 2003, in the Cedar County Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 15, 1912, the daughter of Thomas A. and Mabel Kauffman Shanks.
Mildred had lived most of her life in the Virgil City community and had resided at Community Springs Care Center for the last few years.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, El Dorado Springs and the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and her parents. Survivors include cousins.
Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31, in the Virgil City Cemetery with Pastor Jim Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Virgil City Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home.
Monday, July 28, 2003
Friday, July 25, 2003
Rebecca Lynn Delk
Rebecca Lynn Delk, 54, El Dorado Springs, was born on April 14, 1949, the daughter of Frank and Ruth Kelly. She passed away on Friday, July 4, 2003, at St. John's Regional Health Care Center, Springfield.
On July 25, 1975, she was united in marriage to Don Delk.
Rebecca worked at Pyramid Life Insurance for many years. After her health declined, she traveled and spent time with family. She was a member of the Church of God (Holiness).
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Kelly Jr., a sister, Karen Gardner; and grandson, Jacob Fishburn.
Survivors include her husband, Don, - of the home in El Dorado Springs; her mother, Ruth Kelly - Fort Meyers, FL; her sister, Michelle Traband - Lawrence, KS; her children - Mike Knoth - Olathe, KS, Tracy Ennis - El Dorado Springs, Rick Delk - El Dorado Springs, Randy Delk - Kansas City, Christy Ennis - El Dorado Springs, Jama Nordby - El Dorado Springs, Kelly Delk - El Dorado Springs, and Amanda Watkins - Lamar; 22 grandchildren; nieces; nephews and a host of friends.
Rebecca was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all.
Services were held Monday, July 7, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Joe Trussell officiating. Musical selections were provided by Faith Trussell. Interment was in the Sinking Creek Cemetery in Everton, un¬der direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were William Ennis, Paul Nordby, Trevor Watkins, Greg Meyer, Ricky Delk and Randall Gainey.
On July 25, 1975, she was united in marriage to Don Delk.
Rebecca worked at Pyramid Life Insurance for many years. After her health declined, she traveled and spent time with family. She was a member of the Church of God (Holiness).
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Kelly Jr., a sister, Karen Gardner; and grandson, Jacob Fishburn.
Survivors include her husband, Don, - of the home in El Dorado Springs; her mother, Ruth Kelly - Fort Meyers, FL; her sister, Michelle Traband - Lawrence, KS; her children - Mike Knoth - Olathe, KS, Tracy Ennis - El Dorado Springs, Rick Delk - El Dorado Springs, Randy Delk - Kansas City, Christy Ennis - El Dorado Springs, Jama Nordby - El Dorado Springs, Kelly Delk - El Dorado Springs, and Amanda Watkins - Lamar; 22 grandchildren; nieces; nephews and a host of friends.
Rebecca was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all.
Services were held Monday, July 7, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Joe Trussell officiating. Musical selections were provided by Faith Trussell. Interment was in the Sinking Creek Cemetery in Everton, un¬der direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were William Ennis, Paul Nordby, Trevor Watkins, Greg Meyer, Ricky Delk and Randall Gainey.
Thursday, July 24, 2003
Patrick Michael Collins
Patrick Michael Collins, 43, Nevada, passed away on Thursday evening, July 24, 2003. He was born in Drayton, ND, the son of Bervin and Yevonne Hensrude Collins.
Pat graduated from the Kennedy High School in Kennedy, MN, in 1978 and from the University of North Dakota in 1983 with a degree in Civil Engineering.
Pat had been employed at 3M in Nevada since June 25, 1990. At the time of Pat's death, he was Plant Engineering General Supervisor. He was instrumental in coordinating many plant expansions and equipment installations at the Nevada plant.
On Jan. 17, 1997, Pat was united in marriage to Kimberly Fast.
Pat had a great love for hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He enjoyed his annual hunting and fishing trips to Colorado, Alaska, Louisiana and Michigan. He was a very talented musician and had the ability to play any instrument he picked up.
Pat's favorite times were those spent with his children, T-ball with Mikey, swimming, taking the kids to Colorado to learn to ski, teaching each of them to use a bow and arrow, camping trips and just times at home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bervin R. Collins.
Those who remain to keep alive his memories in their hearts are his wife, Kimberly - of the home; his children - Michael, Alexandria, Kissandria and Mirandia; his mother, Yevonne Collins - Grand Forks, ND; his sister, Brenda Renalls - Woodbury, MN; mother-in-law, Charlotte Dauben, and her hus¬band, Steve - Lamar; father-in-law, James Fast Sr. - Nevada; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and a host of friends.
Services were held Monday, July 28, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Renee Hack¬leman officiating. Honorary pallbearers were R.P. Newman Jr., Loren Eason, Jim Dennison, Carl Renalls, Don Crab¬tree, Norm Rogers, Al Richter, Robert Krish, Tony Fast, Deryl Fast, James Fast Jr., Randy Sewell, Jason Hensrud, Doug Halvorson, Mary Leis, Joe Talley, Ron Smith, Vern Lysford, Tim Lysford, Troy Lysford, Doug Lysford, Barry Langen, David Langen, Wayne Roen and all 3M co-workers.
Cremation was under direc¬tion of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. By his request, Pat's remains will be scattered in the Colorado mountains where he loved to hunt.
Pat graduated from the Kennedy High School in Kennedy, MN, in 1978 and from the University of North Dakota in 1983 with a degree in Civil Engineering.
Pat had been employed at 3M in Nevada since June 25, 1990. At the time of Pat's death, he was Plant Engineering General Supervisor. He was instrumental in coordinating many plant expansions and equipment installations at the Nevada plant.
On Jan. 17, 1997, Pat was united in marriage to Kimberly Fast.
Pat had a great love for hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He enjoyed his annual hunting and fishing trips to Colorado, Alaska, Louisiana and Michigan. He was a very talented musician and had the ability to play any instrument he picked up.
Pat's favorite times were those spent with his children, T-ball with Mikey, swimming, taking the kids to Colorado to learn to ski, teaching each of them to use a bow and arrow, camping trips and just times at home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bervin R. Collins.
Those who remain to keep alive his memories in their hearts are his wife, Kimberly - of the home; his children - Michael, Alexandria, Kissandria and Mirandia; his mother, Yevonne Collins - Grand Forks, ND; his sister, Brenda Renalls - Woodbury, MN; mother-in-law, Charlotte Dauben, and her hus¬band, Steve - Lamar; father-in-law, James Fast Sr. - Nevada; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and a host of friends.
Services were held Monday, July 28, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Renee Hack¬leman officiating. Honorary pallbearers were R.P. Newman Jr., Loren Eason, Jim Dennison, Carl Renalls, Don Crab¬tree, Norm Rogers, Al Richter, Robert Krish, Tony Fast, Deryl Fast, James Fast Jr., Randy Sewell, Jason Hensrud, Doug Halvorson, Mary Leis, Joe Talley, Ron Smith, Vern Lysford, Tim Lysford, Troy Lysford, Doug Lysford, Barry Langen, David Langen, Wayne Roen and all 3M co-workers.
Cremation was under direc¬tion of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. By his request, Pat's remains will be scattered in the Colorado mountains where he loved to hunt.
Dustin Lynn Chance
Dustin Lynn Chance, 27, Fort Scott, KS, died early Thursday, July 24, 2003, as the result of an automobile accident on U.S. 69 highway, south of Fort Scott.
He was born Nov. 8, 1975, in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Terry Chance and Gwen Judy Chance.
Dustin was a 1994 graduate of Fort Scott Christian Heights School and received his bachelor degree in secondary education from Pittsburg State University in 1999. He taught journalism for three years at El Dorado Springs High School. Currently he was employed by New Image Design in the construction business. Dustin was a member of Parkway Church of God (Holiness). He had many hobbies and talents including art and photography but he had particular interest in the restoration of vintage cars and trucks.
Survivors include is father and mother, Terry and Gwen Chance - Fort Scott, KS; one brother, Brent Chance and his wife, Angela - Independence, KS; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Lee Ella Judy - Fort Scott, KS; paternal grandmother, Virginia Chance - Fort Scott, KS; and two nephews, Alec and Nate Chance.
His grandfather, Auburn Chance, preceded him in death.
Rev. Mark Stetler conducted services Monday, July 21, in the Parkway Church of God (Holiness). Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Christian Heights School and may be sent to Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
He was born Nov. 8, 1975, in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Terry Chance and Gwen Judy Chance.
Dustin was a 1994 graduate of Fort Scott Christian Heights School and received his bachelor degree in secondary education from Pittsburg State University in 1999. He taught journalism for three years at El Dorado Springs High School. Currently he was employed by New Image Design in the construction business. Dustin was a member of Parkway Church of God (Holiness). He had many hobbies and talents including art and photography but he had particular interest in the restoration of vintage cars and trucks.
Survivors include is father and mother, Terry and Gwen Chance - Fort Scott, KS; one brother, Brent Chance and his wife, Angela - Independence, KS; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Lee Ella Judy - Fort Scott, KS; paternal grandmother, Virginia Chance - Fort Scott, KS; and two nephews, Alec and Nate Chance.
His grandfather, Auburn Chance, preceded him in death.
Rev. Mark Stetler conducted services Monday, July 21, in the Parkway Church of God (Holiness). Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Christian Heights School and may be sent to Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
Charlie Neva Cross
Charlie Neva Cross, 90, Butler, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2003, in Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler. She was born February 13, 1913, to Joe A. and Gertie F. Pinkman Budd in Cedar County.
Charlie, one of three children, was raised in El Dorado Springs. She attended the Pleasant Ridge Grade School just southeast of town. On Feb. 23, 1935, she was united in marriage to Emmett Cross. To this union four children were born. Charlie was a homemaker most of her life, dedicating her life to her family and home. In 1946 she and her husband moved to Ballard and later moved to the farm on East Hwy. 52. In 1979 they moved to town in Butler. She attended the Cove Creek Christian Church, the Pleasant Gap Christian Church and the Ft. Scott Church of Christ in Butler.
Charlie was a strong but sweet Christian lady. She could be described as outgoing and independent. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, gardening and canning. She was a wonderful caregiver to her husband, Emmett, during his illness. Charlie also enjoyed playing in the "Kitchen Band" at the local nursing homes. Her grandchil¬dren and great-grandchildren were an important part of her life and she was very proud of them.
Charlie was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Cross; infant son, Charles Cross; daughter, Judy Easterling; brother, Granvil Budd; and sis¬ter, Pauline Houle.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Joe Speck, and her husband, Frank - Raymore, and Janice Tatro and her hus¬band, Aubrey - Lake Lotawana; son-in-law, Robert "Rob" Easterling - Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law, Ardis Budd - El Dorado Springs; five grandchildren - Debbie Howard, Daphne Tucker, Kevin McCubbins, Mike Easterling and Jeff Easterling; six great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.
Services were held Saturday, July 26, in Schowengerdt Fu¬neral Chapel, Butler with Bill Herndon officiating. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden." Casketbearers were Kevin McCubbins, Mike Easterling, Jeff Easterling, Jim Howard, Gene Brown and Bobby Budd. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler under direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.
Charlie, one of three children, was raised in El Dorado Springs. She attended the Pleasant Ridge Grade School just southeast of town. On Feb. 23, 1935, she was united in marriage to Emmett Cross. To this union four children were born. Charlie was a homemaker most of her life, dedicating her life to her family and home. In 1946 she and her husband moved to Ballard and later moved to the farm on East Hwy. 52. In 1979 they moved to town in Butler. She attended the Cove Creek Christian Church, the Pleasant Gap Christian Church and the Ft. Scott Church of Christ in Butler.
Charlie was a strong but sweet Christian lady. She could be described as outgoing and independent. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, gardening and canning. She was a wonderful caregiver to her husband, Emmett, during his illness. Charlie also enjoyed playing in the "Kitchen Band" at the local nursing homes. Her grandchil¬dren and great-grandchildren were an important part of her life and she was very proud of them.
Charlie was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Cross; infant son, Charles Cross; daughter, Judy Easterling; brother, Granvil Budd; and sis¬ter, Pauline Houle.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Joe Speck, and her husband, Frank - Raymore, and Janice Tatro and her hus¬band, Aubrey - Lake Lotawana; son-in-law, Robert "Rob" Easterling - Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law, Ardis Budd - El Dorado Springs; five grandchildren - Debbie Howard, Daphne Tucker, Kevin McCubbins, Mike Easterling and Jeff Easterling; six great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.
Services were held Saturday, July 26, in Schowengerdt Fu¬neral Chapel, Butler with Bill Herndon officiating. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden." Casketbearers were Kevin McCubbins, Mike Easterling, Jeff Easterling, Jim Howard, Gene Brown and Bobby Budd. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler under direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.
Lyle Edward Bough
Lyle Edward Bough, 66, El Dorado Springs, passed away at his home on July 23, 2003. He was born on Dec. 24, 1936, in Porterville, CA, to Clyde and Mabel Rosenbaum Bough.
Lyle enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Germany from 1958-1961. He served as a tank driver. While there he toured nine countries.
Lyle was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was a carpenter by trade and a shade tree mechanic.
He enjoyed visiting restoring his old car, fishing and going to the Wyoming mountains, where he and Nadine had a host of friends and neighbors.
He was saved as a young man and attended the Mission¬ary Baptist Church where his father was pastor.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donald Lee; and his sister, Carol.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine - of the home; two sons, Edward Norman - Monett, and Todd Norman - Johnstown, NY; one granddaughter, Andrea Norman - Republic; brother, Kyle Bough, and his wife, Elaine - Longview, TX; two uncles, Elda Rosenbaum and his wife, Marge, and Fred Bough and his wife, Martha - all of Stockton; two aunts, Opal Rosenbaum - Stockton, and Rosa Lee Rosenbaum - Dadeville; two step-sons, Jerry Coleman - El Dorado Springs, and David Coleman - Belton; two sisters-in-law, Lois Smith and her husband, Sonny, and Norma Toliver and her husband, Wayne, and their families - all from El Dorado Springs; and many nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
Services were held Saturday, July 26, in the Hackleman Chapel with Bro. Derl Hicks officiating. Musical selections were provided by Faith Trussell. Interment was in the Gum Springs Cemetery under direc¬tion of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Jerry Coleman, David Coleman, Darren Toliver, JR Stroer, Jody Smith and Scotty Bough.
Lyle enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Germany from 1958-1961. He served as a tank driver. While there he toured nine countries.
Lyle was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was a carpenter by trade and a shade tree mechanic.
He enjoyed visiting restoring his old car, fishing and going to the Wyoming mountains, where he and Nadine had a host of friends and neighbors.
He was saved as a young man and attended the Mission¬ary Baptist Church where his father was pastor.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donald Lee; and his sister, Carol.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine - of the home; two sons, Edward Norman - Monett, and Todd Norman - Johnstown, NY; one granddaughter, Andrea Norman - Republic; brother, Kyle Bough, and his wife, Elaine - Longview, TX; two uncles, Elda Rosenbaum and his wife, Marge, and Fred Bough and his wife, Martha - all of Stockton; two aunts, Opal Rosenbaum - Stockton, and Rosa Lee Rosenbaum - Dadeville; two step-sons, Jerry Coleman - El Dorado Springs, and David Coleman - Belton; two sisters-in-law, Lois Smith and her husband, Sonny, and Norma Toliver and her husband, Wayne, and their families - all from El Dorado Springs; and many nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
Services were held Saturday, July 26, in the Hackleman Chapel with Bro. Derl Hicks officiating. Musical selections were provided by Faith Trussell. Interment was in the Gum Springs Cemetery under direc¬tion of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Jerry Coleman, David Coleman, Darren Toliver, JR Stroer, Jody Smith and Scotty Bough.
Sunday, July 20, 2003
James Eldon "Jim" Elwell
James Eldon "Jim" Elwell, 70, Wichita, formerly of Augusta, KS, retired avionics design engineer for Raytheon and Cessna Aircraft companies, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2003.
Services were held Saturday, July 26, at Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel in Wichita, KS.
Jim served as past master of the Mystic Tie Lodge. He was a heart transplant survivor for 13 1/2 years. The family would like to acknowledge the John Steckstor family for their gift of life through organ donation.
Survivors include his wife, Iva Jean - Wichita, KS; daughters and sons-in-law, Drs. Janet and Kyle Fanning - Oklahoma City, OK, formerly of Augusta, KS, Joyce and Jim Green - Brandon, MS, and Judy and Terry Williams - Wichita, KS; sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Keron Shank - Wichita, KS; granddaughter, Jessica Green - Brandon, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Elwell and Peggy Plagge; and brother, John Elwell.
A memorial has been established with Midwest Transplant Network, 1035 N. Emporia, Wichita, KS 67214.
Services were under the direction of Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita, KS.
Services were held Saturday, July 26, at Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel in Wichita, KS.
Jim served as past master of the Mystic Tie Lodge. He was a heart transplant survivor for 13 1/2 years. The family would like to acknowledge the John Steckstor family for their gift of life through organ donation.
Survivors include his wife, Iva Jean - Wichita, KS; daughters and sons-in-law, Drs. Janet and Kyle Fanning - Oklahoma City, OK, formerly of Augusta, KS, Joyce and Jim Green - Brandon, MS, and Judy and Terry Williams - Wichita, KS; sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Keron Shank - Wichita, KS; granddaughter, Jessica Green - Brandon, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Elwell and Peggy Plagge; and brother, John Elwell.
A memorial has been established with Midwest Transplant Network, 1035 N. Emporia, Wichita, KS 67214.
Services were under the direction of Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita, KS.
Friday, July 18, 2003
Michael Ray Brown
Michael Ray Brown, 53, was born March 20, 1950, in Nevada, to Ray and Dorothy Brown and passed away July 18, 2003, in his home in El Dorado Springs.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Brown - El Dorado Springs; two daughters, Lori Norbury and her husband, Shane, and Robin Brown; two sons, Beau Michael Brown and John Brown; two grandsons, Kaleob Shane Norbury and Kyle Lane Norbury; one sister, Glenna Ray, and her husband, Les; two brothers, Larry Brown and Ron Brown; and his wife, Nancy; three nieces - Melissa Nikodim and her husband, Dale, Heather Moeller and her husband, Brian, and Lindsey Brown; four nephews - Chris Ray, Randy Ray, Dean Brown and Brett Brown; two great-nieces, Kylie Ann Moeller and Tiffany Nicole Nikodim; three uncles - Gary Speight and his wife, Mary Ann, Daivd Brown and Gerald Brown and his wife, Ruth; two aunts, Marvalene Dennis and her husband, Roy, and Darlene Anderson; a special friend, Melissa; and his best friend, Kriston Costello.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Brown; grand¬parents, Georgia and Glen Brown and Russel and Mabel Speight; and an aunt, Doris Brown.
Services were held Monday, July 21, at Sheldon Funeral Home, with Rev. G. H. Sublett officiating. Musical selection was "I Can't Do Anything But Write." A poem written by his mother was read at the end of the service.
Pallbearers were Ray Brown, Joe Shearer, Jason Cunningham, Jimmy Widner, Gary Speight and Greg Cunningham. Honorary pallbearers were Shaun Margan, Ned DuCharme, Roger Dille and Vance Johnson. Burial was in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home. Jim Tolivar, from the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4270, talked about Michael's work in the Eagles Club leading up to him being elected "Eagle of the Year" in 1999.
"One last shot" in honor of Michael was fired with his muzzle-loading gun by Kriston Costello with brothers, Larry and Ron, standing beside him.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Brown - El Dorado Springs; two daughters, Lori Norbury and her husband, Shane, and Robin Brown; two sons, Beau Michael Brown and John Brown; two grandsons, Kaleob Shane Norbury and Kyle Lane Norbury; one sister, Glenna Ray, and her husband, Les; two brothers, Larry Brown and Ron Brown; and his wife, Nancy; three nieces - Melissa Nikodim and her husband, Dale, Heather Moeller and her husband, Brian, and Lindsey Brown; four nephews - Chris Ray, Randy Ray, Dean Brown and Brett Brown; two great-nieces, Kylie Ann Moeller and Tiffany Nicole Nikodim; three uncles - Gary Speight and his wife, Mary Ann, Daivd Brown and Gerald Brown and his wife, Ruth; two aunts, Marvalene Dennis and her husband, Roy, and Darlene Anderson; a special friend, Melissa; and his best friend, Kriston Costello.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Brown; grand¬parents, Georgia and Glen Brown and Russel and Mabel Speight; and an aunt, Doris Brown.
Services were held Monday, July 21, at Sheldon Funeral Home, with Rev. G. H. Sublett officiating. Musical selection was "I Can't Do Anything But Write." A poem written by his mother was read at the end of the service.
Pallbearers were Ray Brown, Joe Shearer, Jason Cunningham, Jimmy Widner, Gary Speight and Greg Cunningham. Honorary pallbearers were Shaun Margan, Ned DuCharme, Roger Dille and Vance Johnson. Burial was in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home. Jim Tolivar, from the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4270, talked about Michael's work in the Eagles Club leading up to him being elected "Eagle of the Year" in 1999.
"One last shot" in honor of Michael was fired with his muzzle-loading gun by Kriston Costello with brothers, Larry and Ron, standing beside him.
Friday, July 11, 2003
Sarah Ellenmarie Eversole
Sarah Ellenmarie Eversole, 87, was born Nov. 17, 1915, in Oakhill, KS, and joined her family in heaven, July 11, 2003, surrounded by her family and friends at the Beautiful Sav¬ior Lutheran Home, Belton. She was a member of the Roscoe Christian Church, where she leaves many close and wonderful friends and memories.
Sarah leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Gordon Ever¬sole; three children - Darlene Straley, Judy Brotherton and husband, Jim, and William Eversole and wife, Ginny; two sis¬ters, Betty Osbourne and husband, Dean, and Myrtle Williams and husband, Bill; two brothers, Curt Rickley and wife, Mary, and Orval Rickley; six grandchildren - Kathryn Altis, Patricia Mitchell and husband, Jim, Jamie Straley, Nancy Roe and husband, Dan, Derek and Brad Eversole; five great-grandchildren - Joseph, Jason and Sarah DuPont, Jasper (Beau) and Shannon (Sissy) Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank NorthCare Hospice, Becky and Katie, for all their loving care.
Graveside services were held Monday, July 14, at the Oyer Cemetery, Oyer, under direction of the E.K. George and Sons Funeral Home, Belton. Memorial contributions may be made to NorthCare Hospice, 3100 NE 83rd, North Kansas City, MO 64119.
Sarah leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Gordon Ever¬sole; three children - Darlene Straley, Judy Brotherton and husband, Jim, and William Eversole and wife, Ginny; two sis¬ters, Betty Osbourne and husband, Dean, and Myrtle Williams and husband, Bill; two brothers, Curt Rickley and wife, Mary, and Orval Rickley; six grandchildren - Kathryn Altis, Patricia Mitchell and husband, Jim, Jamie Straley, Nancy Roe and husband, Dan, Derek and Brad Eversole; five great-grandchildren - Joseph, Jason and Sarah DuPont, Jasper (Beau) and Shannon (Sissy) Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank NorthCare Hospice, Becky and Katie, for all their loving care.
Graveside services were held Monday, July 14, at the Oyer Cemetery, Oyer, under direction of the E.K. George and Sons Funeral Home, Belton. Memorial contributions may be made to NorthCare Hospice, 3100 NE 83rd, North Kansas City, MO 64119.
Wednesday, July 9, 2003
Bonnie Gardner
Bonnie Gardner, Sheldon, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at her home in Sheldon.
She was born in Vernon County to George Finch and Goldie Allen Finch. She married Gene Gardner in Barton County.
Mrs. Gardner was raised in Vernon County and spent virtu¬ally her entire life there. She was a homemaker. Her mem¬berships include the Sheldon Christian Church and Order of Eastern Star, Sheldon.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Dean Graybeal; and three sisters - Gloria Rausher, Delores Rector and Gracie
Garber.
Survivors include her husband, Gene - of the home in Sheldon; two sons, George Gardner - Howard, KS, and Jim Gardner and his wife, Sheila - Branson; two daughters, Nahwana Maslen and her husband, Johnny - El Dorado Springs, and Karma Curtis and her friend, Jack Sportsman - Lamar; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grand¬children; and one sister, Alberta Borgardht - Carterville.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 12, at Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo, with George Haag officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Olive Branch Cemetery As¬sociation in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washing¬ton, Nevada, MO 64772.
She was born in Vernon County to George Finch and Goldie Allen Finch. She married Gene Gardner in Barton County.
Mrs. Gardner was raised in Vernon County and spent virtu¬ally her entire life there. She was a homemaker. Her mem¬berships include the Sheldon Christian Church and Order of Eastern Star, Sheldon.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Dean Graybeal; and three sisters - Gloria Rausher, Delores Rector and Gracie
Garber.
Survivors include her husband, Gene - of the home in Sheldon; two sons, George Gardner - Howard, KS, and Jim Gardner and his wife, Sheila - Branson; two daughters, Nahwana Maslen and her husband, Johnny - El Dorado Springs, and Karma Curtis and her friend, Jack Sportsman - Lamar; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grand¬children; and one sister, Alberta Borgardht - Carterville.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 12, at Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo, with George Haag officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Olive Branch Cemetery As¬sociation in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washing¬ton, Nevada, MO 64772.
Monday, July 7, 2003
Orlena Allison
Orlena Allinson, 82, Inde¬pendence, passed away Monday morning, July 7, 2003, in Inde¬pendence Regional Health Care.
Orlena was born March 11, 1921, in Vernon County to Benjamin and Anna (Doryland) Hamby. Mrs. Allinson was an LPN and used those skills through her church working on mission projects.
Orlena was dedicated to liv¬ing a Christian life of servitude. She had a great love for her family.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Sue Cook and Maggie Barger.
Survivors include her son, Hank Allinson - El Dorado Springs; six grandchildren - Rick Bourland, Brenda Smithers, Angie Story, Travis Cook, Bobbi Quick and Toni McElwain; and 11 great-grand¬children.
No services were scheduled. Cremation was under direction of Speaks Suburban Chapel. Online condolences may be ex¬pressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com.
Orlena was born March 11, 1921, in Vernon County to Benjamin and Anna (Doryland) Hamby. Mrs. Allinson was an LPN and used those skills through her church working on mission projects.
Orlena was dedicated to liv¬ing a Christian life of servitude. She had a great love for her family.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Sue Cook and Maggie Barger.
Survivors include her son, Hank Allinson - El Dorado Springs; six grandchildren - Rick Bourland, Brenda Smithers, Angie Story, Travis Cook, Bobbi Quick and Toni McElwain; and 11 great-grand¬children.
No services were scheduled. Cremation was under direction of Speaks Suburban Chapel. Online condolences may be ex¬pressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com.
Freddie L. Allen
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Freddie L. Allen, 82, was born on April 11, 1921, to Jack and Daisy Allen in St. Louis. On July 7, 2003, Freddie moved to his eternal home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
At the age of two, his parents moved the family to El Dorado Springs. He loved this town and the people who live here.
Freddie's favorite saying was "Any ole dead fish can float down stream but it takes a live one to go up." He exemplified this in his life through his hard work and great love for people. He lived during the Great Depression and survived this diffi¬cult time by working very hard at whatever he could find. As a teenager he joined the C.C. Camp and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in World War II as a Chief Commissary Steward. After an honorable discharge, he was involved for many years with the San Diego Economy Bus Lines. In 1977, he and his wife of 57 years, Alvetta, returned to his favorite town, El Dorado Springs, to be the proprietor of a small motel and café. In 1982 he returned to San Diego to finish out the re¬mainder of his earthly years.
El Dorado Springs held a big place in his heart. He loved the people. He was one who never met a stranger.
He is dearly loved and will be sorely missed by all. One of his favorite Bible verses was Mark 8:36, "For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?"
He is survived by his loving wife; two daughters and their husbands; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be sent in his honor to the El Dorado Springs Christian School, 1600 S. Ohio, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744.
At the age of two, his parents moved the family to El Dorado Springs. He loved this town and the people who live here.
Freddie's favorite saying was "Any ole dead fish can float down stream but it takes a live one to go up." He exemplified this in his life through his hard work and great love for people. He lived during the Great Depression and survived this diffi¬cult time by working very hard at whatever he could find. As a teenager he joined the C.C. Camp and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in World War II as a Chief Commissary Steward. After an honorable discharge, he was involved for many years with the San Diego Economy Bus Lines. In 1977, he and his wife of 57 years, Alvetta, returned to his favorite town, El Dorado Springs, to be the proprietor of a small motel and café. In 1982 he returned to San Diego to finish out the re¬mainder of his earthly years.
El Dorado Springs held a big place in his heart. He loved the people. He was one who never met a stranger.
He is dearly loved and will be sorely missed by all. One of his favorite Bible verses was Mark 8:36, "For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?"
He is survived by his loving wife; two daughters and their husbands; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be sent in his honor to the El Dorado Springs Christian School, 1600 S. Ohio, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744.
Sunday, July 6, 2003
Jessie Lea Bell
Jessie Lea Bell, 16, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2003, after a fatal car accident. She was born on March 24, 1987, in El Dorado Springs, the daughter of Danny and Gayle Bell.
Jessie always had to be the best at everything she did. She had big dreams; she wanted to go to college to become a dentist. She was already planning for her future but God had other plans. He had to take our angel home.
Jessie loved babies and animals. She had many friends. She was a very strong person with her own beliefs and you would not change her mind. Jessie always lifted everybody up in the family when they were down, giving you a good pep talk. Her saying was "God made you the way you are and you have to be happy with that."
Jessie went to Concord Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to sing "Amazing Grace" and other church songs. She was very strong about her church beliefs.
Jessie was a loyal friend and a good person. She never liked anyone talking bad about someone else.
Jessie told friends and family that she was not lost yet and she was afraid she would not know when it happened. We believe our angel is in heaven.
We always told Jessie she was the stars in our sky and the sun in our day. We will all miss her so very much. Life will never be the same without her. Jessie can never come back to us. She is walking the streets of gold and we will go and meet her up there some day.
Jessie was preceded in death by her brother, Zachary Ryan Bell.
Survivors include her father and mother, Danny and Gayle Bell; her brother, Isac Landon Bell; her grandparents, Clyde and Bonnie Jones, Art and Ada Bell and Deral and Nelva Mays; many aunts; uncles; cousins; friends and a dear friend, Josh Deckard.
Visitation was from 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, in the Hackleman Chapel, El Dorado Springs. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, in the Hackleman Chapel with Bro. Dewayne Burdette and Bro. Gary Box officiating. musical selections of "Amazing Grace," "Victory in Jesus" and "Pick Up The Broken Pieces" will be provided by Marilyn Charlton. Interment will be in the Lebeck Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Kenny Long, Mike Miles, Sam Barger, David Arnold and Clayton Arnold.
Jessie always had to be the best at everything she did. She had big dreams; she wanted to go to college to become a dentist. She was already planning for her future but God had other plans. He had to take our angel home.
Jessie loved babies and animals. She had many friends. She was a very strong person with her own beliefs and you would not change her mind. Jessie always lifted everybody up in the family when they were down, giving you a good pep talk. Her saying was "God made you the way you are and you have to be happy with that."
Jessie went to Concord Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to sing "Amazing Grace" and other church songs. She was very strong about her church beliefs.
Jessie was a loyal friend and a good person. She never liked anyone talking bad about someone else.
Jessie told friends and family that she was not lost yet and she was afraid she would not know when it happened. We believe our angel is in heaven.
We always told Jessie she was the stars in our sky and the sun in our day. We will all miss her so very much. Life will never be the same without her. Jessie can never come back to us. She is walking the streets of gold and we will go and meet her up there some day.
Jessie was preceded in death by her brother, Zachary Ryan Bell.
Survivors include her father and mother, Danny and Gayle Bell; her brother, Isac Landon Bell; her grandparents, Clyde and Bonnie Jones, Art and Ada Bell and Deral and Nelva Mays; many aunts; uncles; cousins; friends and a dear friend, Josh Deckard.
Visitation was from 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, in the Hackleman Chapel, El Dorado Springs. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, in the Hackleman Chapel with Bro. Dewayne Burdette and Bro. Gary Box officiating. musical selections of "Amazing Grace," "Victory in Jesus" and "Pick Up The Broken Pieces" will be provided by Marilyn Charlton. Interment will be in the Lebeck Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Kenny Long, Mike Miles, Sam Barger, David Arnold and Clayton Arnold.
Friday, July 4, 2003
Lois Maxine Dever
Lois Maxine Dever, 79, was born Dec. 20, 1923, the daughter of Thomas and Etelka Phinney, and passed away peacefully on the morning of July 4, 2003.
Lois married Lloyd Dever in January of 1950. To this union three children were born. Lloyd preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1999.
For many hears Lois worked for Hendricks Abstract Office in El Dorado Springs.
Besides her husband, Lloyd, she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Paul and Ralph.
Survivors include her two sons, Albert - Nevada, and Allen and his wife, Anne - St. Louis, and their two children, Laura - New York City, NY, and Greg - St. Louis; her daughter, Joyce and husband, Bill Hinkle - Kansas City; her sister, Zella Rich - Gridley, KS; a brother, James Phinney - El Dorado Springs; numerous nieces and nephews.
Lois was a devoted and loving mother and will be missed by all who truly knew her.
Services were held Tuesday, July 8, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Milan Bourland officiating. Musical selections were provided by Ruth Brown. Interment was in the Martin Cemetery under direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Sam Sparks, Jim Phinney, Richard Headrick, Steve Woody, Bill Hinkle and Brad Leonard.
Lois married Lloyd Dever in January of 1950. To this union three children were born. Lloyd preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1999.
For many hears Lois worked for Hendricks Abstract Office in El Dorado Springs.
Besides her husband, Lloyd, she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Paul and Ralph.
Survivors include her two sons, Albert - Nevada, and Allen and his wife, Anne - St. Louis, and their two children, Laura - New York City, NY, and Greg - St. Louis; her daughter, Joyce and husband, Bill Hinkle - Kansas City; her sister, Zella Rich - Gridley, KS; a brother, James Phinney - El Dorado Springs; numerous nieces and nephews.
Lois was a devoted and loving mother and will be missed by all who truly knew her.
Services were held Tuesday, July 8, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Milan Bourland officiating. Musical selections were provided by Ruth Brown. Interment was in the Martin Cemetery under direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Sam Sparks, Jim Phinney, Richard Headrick, Steve Woody, Bill Hinkle and Brad Leonard.
Tuesday, July 1, 2003
Coy Edward Cargill
Coy Edward Cargill, 81, Stockton, was born Jan. 3, 1922 and passed away July 1, 2003, at his home after a lengthy illness.
He was baptized Nov. 7, 1943, in Snagg Creek by Bro. Arthur Wynes of the Missionary Baptist Church.
On April 26, 1947, Coy was united in marriage to Louise Evelyn McAlexander in Fort Scott, KS. To this union one son and three daughters were born.
Coy was a very dedicated, quiet and gentle family man. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and father-in-law.
Coy worked very hard all of his life. He was a sawyer and ran a thrashing machine, worked in hay fields, farmed and was a great carpenter from which he retired in 1984.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Vera Cargill; brother, Finis Cargill; sister, Faye Julian; and great-grandson,
Johnathan Michael Simon.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise - of the home in Stockton; one son, Jim Cargill and wife, Judy - El Dorado Springs; three daughters - Sherrie Newman and husband, Larry - Stockton, Cathy Burres and husband, Randy - Eagan, MN, and Star Turner and husband, Chuck - Nevada; eight grandchildren - Tara Williams and husband, Jamie - Nevada, Christy Gerling and husband, Clay - Lamar, Casey Burres and wife, Lacey - Inver Grove Heights, MN, Chad Cargill and Natausha Laning - Taberville, Sarah Turner - Springfield, Corey Burres and wife, Shana - Apple Valley, MN, Julia Wimsatt and husband, Patrick - Stockton, and Daktota Newman - Stockton; 10 great-grandchildren - Lakelyn and Ridge Simon - Nevada, Brantt and Braxton Williams - Nevada, Tanner Newman - Lamar, Austin and Sierra Gerling - Lamar, Wyatt and Hallie Wimsatt - Stockton and Christiana Burres - Apple Valley, MN; five brothers - Mervin and wife, Shirley - Stockton, Irvin and wife, Jackie - Stockton, Valice - Stockton, Ivan and wife, Beulah - Stock¬ton, and Arlin - El Dorado Springs; three sisters - Zelia Houston - Shawnee Mission, KS, Melva Wallen and husband, Gerald - Stockton, and Winoma Brown - Kansas City; lots of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Coy had a great love for deer hunting, turkey hunting and fishing.
He was dearly loved and will be missed by all.
Services were held Saturday, July 5, at Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton. Burial was in the Pankey Cemetery, Stockton.
He was baptized Nov. 7, 1943, in Snagg Creek by Bro. Arthur Wynes of the Missionary Baptist Church.
On April 26, 1947, Coy was united in marriage to Louise Evelyn McAlexander in Fort Scott, KS. To this union one son and three daughters were born.
Coy was a very dedicated, quiet and gentle family man. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and father-in-law.
Coy worked very hard all of his life. He was a sawyer and ran a thrashing machine, worked in hay fields, farmed and was a great carpenter from which he retired in 1984.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Vera Cargill; brother, Finis Cargill; sister, Faye Julian; and great-grandson,
Johnathan Michael Simon.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise - of the home in Stockton; one son, Jim Cargill and wife, Judy - El Dorado Springs; three daughters - Sherrie Newman and husband, Larry - Stockton, Cathy Burres and husband, Randy - Eagan, MN, and Star Turner and husband, Chuck - Nevada; eight grandchildren - Tara Williams and husband, Jamie - Nevada, Christy Gerling and husband, Clay - Lamar, Casey Burres and wife, Lacey - Inver Grove Heights, MN, Chad Cargill and Natausha Laning - Taberville, Sarah Turner - Springfield, Corey Burres and wife, Shana - Apple Valley, MN, Julia Wimsatt and husband, Patrick - Stockton, and Daktota Newman - Stockton; 10 great-grandchildren - Lakelyn and Ridge Simon - Nevada, Brantt and Braxton Williams - Nevada, Tanner Newman - Lamar, Austin and Sierra Gerling - Lamar, Wyatt and Hallie Wimsatt - Stockton and Christiana Burres - Apple Valley, MN; five brothers - Mervin and wife, Shirley - Stockton, Irvin and wife, Jackie - Stockton, Valice - Stockton, Ivan and wife, Beulah - Stock¬ton, and Arlin - El Dorado Springs; three sisters - Zelia Houston - Shawnee Mission, KS, Melva Wallen and husband, Gerald - Stockton, and Winoma Brown - Kansas City; lots of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Coy had a great love for deer hunting, turkey hunting and fishing.
He was dearly loved and will be missed by all.
Services were held Saturday, July 5, at Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton. Burial was in the Pankey Cemetery, Stockton.
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