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(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, October 24, 2007, page 3)

Doris J. Kempton, 86, formerly of Grenola, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at the Sweet Life at Rosehill in Shawnee, Kan.  Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.  Graveside Service will be held at noon on Friday, Oct. 26, at Grenola Cemetery, Grenola.  Contributions may be made to Grenola Senior Citizen Center, Grenola.

Mrs. Kempton was born in Oil Hill, Kan.  She was employed at Beechcraft for 40 years.  She also owned and operated a cattle ranch.

She was preceded in death by her husband Calvin, and her brother, James Hopoper.

Survivors include her daugher, Kathleen Zimmers of Howard; a son, Curtis Kempton of Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Betty Pfieffer and Mary Mullikin both of Wichtia; one brother, David Hopper of Wichita; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchidlren.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com.  Arrangements are being made with The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566.

Every eye sees it's own special vision
Every ear hears a most different song.
In each man's troubled heart,
An incision would reveal a unique, shameful wrong.

Stranger fiends hide here in human guise
Than reside in the valleys of Hell.
But goodness, kindess and love arise
In the heart of the poor beast, as well.

In every mind lies an idea of perfection,
As the heart craves for acceptance and affection.
We tend to take first choice,
Without even a prologue or an objection.

Some people speak unconsciously,
Without regard or reason.
Seeking a treasure not found,
With no obiligataion and not appeasing.

How do we determine who's wrong or right?
I don't know, I'm in darkness, I need light.
All I can say is follow your heart and
Hope it leads to eternal life.

[Taken from the Flint Hills Express, October 31, 2007, page 3]

(Taken from the Independence Daily Reporter, October 24, 2007, page 2)

Helga Patterson, 102, a longtime resident of Howard, died Sunday in Augusta.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard with Pastor Chalres Cryderman officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the Howard United Methodist Church or Chapter R, P.E.O. scholarship fund.  They may be sent to Countryside Fuenral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.

Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.

Mrs. Patterson was born on April 22, 1905 to Peter and Amanda (Jensjen) Froyck at Busby.  She graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1923.

She taught school for five years in Cedar Summit, Oakridge and Busby.

On Jan. 6, 1929, she married Clarence A. Patterson, and they made their home in Howard.  She was in charge of the REd Cross sewing and knitting program during World War II, served on the Howard City Library board for 35 years, was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church, Chapter R. P.E.O., American Legion Auxiliary and Order of the Eastern Star.

Taken from the Flint Hills Express, October 31, 2007, page 3

Helga Patterson, age 102, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 in Augusta.  She was a long-time Howard resident.  She was born on April 22, 1095 to Peter and Amanda (Jensen) Froyck at Busby, Kan.

She attended grade school in Busby and graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1923.  She taught school for five years in the communities of Cedar Summit, Oakridge and Busby.

On Jan. 6, 1929, she married Clarence A. Patterson and they made their home in Howard.

She was in charge of the Red Cross sewing and knitting program during World War II.  She served on the Howard City Library board for 35 years.  She was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church, Chapter R of P.E.O., American Legion Auxiliary, and Ladonia Chapter of OES.  She had a great love of gardening and shared vegetables and flowers with all of her friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Amanda Froyck; husband, Clarence Patterson; sister, Sylvia Foote; and niece, Betty Brewster.  She is survived by her niece, Myrna Hale, seven great-nieces and nephews and their families.

Graveside funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 at the Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Howard United Methodist Church Chapter R, PEO Sisterhood scholarship fund, and may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.

Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.

(Taken from the Independence Daily Reporter, October 19, 2007, page 2)

Don Albert Beiter, 61, of rural Longton, died Tuesday at his home

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Longton Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Adams of First Baptist Church of Longton officiating.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia.  Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard is handling the arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, and they may be left with the fuenral home.

Mr. Beiter was born Aug. 5, 1946 in Longton, the son of Don and Lillian (Vestel) Beiter.  He graduated form Longton High School.

He worked for the Elk County Road Department, Martin Marietta Concrete and in construction.  He also farmed and raised cattle.

Mr. Beiter is survived by his father and stepmother, Don and Laura Beiter, Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Ron Beiter, Goddard, and Larry Beiter, Oklahoma City; and a sister, Leanne Tessneer, Guthrie, Okla.
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(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, Oct. 24, 2007, page 3)

Don Albert Beiter, age 61, a lifetime resident of rural Longton, passed away Teusday, Oct. 16, 2007 at his home.

Don was born on Aug. 5, 1946 in Longton to Don Tyler and Lillian (Vestal) Beiter.  Don was a graduate of Longton High School.

Don had previously worked for the Elk County Road Department, Martin Marietta Concrete and construction.  He also farmed and raised cattle.  In his spare time he liked to ride motorcycles and fish.

Don was preceded in death by his mother Lillian Dillenger, infant brother Dannie and sister Pauline Grandstaff.

Survivors include his father and step mother, Don and Laura Beiter, Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Ron Betier, Goddard, Kan., and Larry Beiter, Oklahomna City, Okla.; one sister, Leanne Tessneer, Gutherie, Okla.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 at the Longton Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Adams of the First Baptist Church of Longton officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, PO Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.

Arrangements are under the direcgtion of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com

(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, Oct. 17, 2007, page 4)

Leo Francis Welch passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, on Friday, Oct. 11, 2007.  He was 84 years of age and a long-time resident and businessman of Moline.

Leo was born at the Welch homestead in rural Elk County on Dec. 10, 1922, to Grace Mina Fleming and Paul Joseph Welch.  He attended rural schools and graduated from Elk Falls High School in 1941.

Raised in an Irish Catholic home with eleven brothers and sisters, he grew up with church, family, and friends as his primary focus.  These priorities in life would never change.  When he met Mary Viola Thomas in the fall of 1945, he was certain she was the woman with whom he would spend his life.  Thus began a love story that would surpass any Hollywood production.  They were married on April 18, 1948, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline.  Soon after marrying, they moved to Lyons, and then to Hutchinson, where Leo first worked in the oil fields and later drove a truck for Crupper Transport.

With the desire to enter business for himself, Leo moved back to Moline and purchased his father's trucking business.  It was not long before he realized the town's need for someone skilled in auto repair.  Typical of Leo, he drove to Kansas City, attending classes at the GM Training Center where he excelled, while still operating the APCO service station owned by O&B Oil Company.  Once he received his certification, Leo decided to build and operate his own shop.  In 1961, he finished the building himself and opened Welch's 66 Service, which he continued to operate for more than 50 years.

Not only a lifelong learner but also a consummate teacher, Leo continued to supplement his own knowledge while also thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to share his expertise.  Anyone who had a problem, mechanical or otherwise, knew he could receive help from Leo Welch.  However, Leo's true passion was teaching young people.  He taught the 4-H Small Engine Repair classes for many years.  He would work with anyone who was curious and while some learned more than others about mechanical repairs, all learned great lessons about life.

An avid athlete, Leo loved playing baseball and basketball for area teams and did so for several years after graduation.  Everyone who knew him knew what great delight he took in watching his children participate in sports, too.  Another simple pleasure he thoroughly enjoyed was hunting.  The first day of quail season was always a joy for him.

Leo was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline and he was dedicated to the upkeep of Mount Olivet Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Mary Viola, of Moline; his oldest son, Thomas, and his wife, Tina, of Harper; his son, James, and his wife, Claudia, of Topeka; his only daugher, Grace, of Branson, Mo.; his son, John of Wichita; and his youngest son, David, also of Wichita.  He is preceded in death by his son, Richard Lynn, his parents, four sisters, and three brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline.  Rosary was recited at the church.  Interment was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

A memorial has been established with the St. mary's Mount Olivet Cemetery fund and the American Autoimmune Disease Association and may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, PO Box 247, Fredonia, Kansas 66736.  Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.

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From the Howard Citizen, November 27, 1929

L. F. Furrow of the Howard Produce Company is doing a big business in buying furs of all kinds.  Monday he purchased a badger hide, an animal not very plentiful in this section.  The animal was killed over in the Flint Hills west of Grenola by some Grenola boys.

(L. F. Furrow became the step-father of the George Weyrauch children.  I don't know what year.  Anyway, it was fun to run across his name while I was looking for other stuff in the paper.)

(Taken from the Independence Daily Reporter, October 10, 2007, page 2)

Jerry A. Cooley, 63, of Longton, died Monday at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Graveside services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Elk Falls Cemetery.  There will be no formal visitation.

Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left in care of Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 67   .

Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.

Mr. Cooley was born March 8, 1944 in Eureka, to Jack and Helen (Osborn) Cooley.  He served in the United States Air Force for six years and then joined the National Guard; he retired in 1994.

On Oct. 20, 1967, he married Ginger Edwards in Howard, and she survives.

He was a member of the NRA.

Other survivors include three sons, Jerrod and Gordon Cooley, Independence, and Timothy Cooley, Neodesha; three daughters, Patricia Cooley and Belinda Corle, Longton, and Charity Dowell, Elk Falls; two brothers, Doug Cooley, Pea Ridge, Ark., and Del Cooley, Wichita; a sister, Brenda Burnett, Wichita; and 10 grandchildren.
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(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, Oct. 17, 2007, page 4)

Jerry Allan Cooley, age 63, of Longton, Kansas passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Independence.  He was born on March 8, 1944 in Eureka, Kan., the son of Jack and Helen (Osborn) Cooley.

Jerry served in the United States Air Force for six years.  He then joined the National Guard and retired in December 1994.

On Oct. 20, 1967 Jerry was united in marriage to Ginger Edwards in Howard.

Jerry was a member of the NRA and enjoyed model trains.

Jerry was preceded in death by both his parents.  He is survived his wife Ginger of the home, three sons; Jerrod and Gordon Cooley both of Independence and Timothy Cooley of Neodesha, three daughters; Patricia Cooley and Belinda Corle both of Longton, and Charity Dowell of Elk Falls, two brothers; Doug Cooley of Pea Ridge, Ark., and Del Cooley of Wichita, one sister Brenda Burnett of Wichita, and ten grandchildren with one on the way.

Graveside fuenral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, oct. 12, 2007 at the Elk Falls Cemetery.

Contributions are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left care of Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS.  Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.

(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, October 10, 2007 page 3)

Charles W. Bish, age 88, formerly of Longton, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 at the Lakepoint Nursing Home in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born on December 31, 1918 in Mutual, Oklahoma, the son of William and Hazel (Roberts) Bish.

He received a Masters degree from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma.  He would later serve in the Army Air Corp during World War II.  On August 8, 1946 in Woodward, Oklahoma,  he married Ethel M. Buss.  They were married for 61 years.

Charles was one of the first guidance counselors for the Elk City and Longton Schools, but his true passion was being a stockman, which he worked at for more than 30 years.  When younger, Charles was active with the S.K.E.D. Development, Rural Water Board, and he helped judge different groups at the Elk County Fair.  He was an active gardener and was know for his flowers along the highway.  He was a avid basketball watcher while enjoying other sporting activities.

Survivors including his wife are three sons, Charles and Roger Bish of Wichita, and Darrel Bish of Longton; one sister, Mary E. Bishop of Woodward, Oklahoma; and five grandchildren, and three great-grandchidlren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Bish.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2007, at the Longton United Methodist Church.  Interment was at Longton Cemetery.  Family suggest congtributions to Longton United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice and may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.

You are in your car driving home. Thoughts wander to the game you want to see or meal you want to eat, when suddenly a sound unlike any you've ever heard fills the air. The sound is high above you.

A trumpet? A choir? A choir of trumpets?

You don't know, but you want to know. So you pull over, get
out of your car, and look up. As you do, you see you aren't the only curious one.

The roadside has become a parking lot. Car doors are open, and people are staring at the sky. Shoppers are racing out of the grocery store. The Little League baseball game across the street has come to a halt. Players and parents are searching the clouds. And what they see, and what you see, has never before been seen.

As if the sky were a curtain, the drapes of the atmosphere part. A brilliant light spills onto the earth. There are no shadows. None. From every hue ever seen and a million more never seen.

Riding on the flow is an endless fleet of angels. They pass through the
curtains one myriad at a time, until they occupy every square inch of the sky.

North.
South.
East.
West.

Thousands of silvery wings rise and fall in unison, and over the sound of the trumpets, you can hear the cherubim and seraphim chanting,
Holy, holy, holy. The final flank of angels is followed by twenty-four silver-bearded elders and a multitude of souls who join the angels in worship.

Presently the movement stops and the trumpets are silent, leaving only the triumphant triplet: Holy, holy, holy. Between each word is a pause. With each word, a profound reverence. You hear your voice join in the chorus. You don't know why you say the words, but you know you must.

Suddenly, the heavens are quiet. All is quiet. The angels turn, you turn, the entire world turns and there He is. Jesus. Through waves of light you see the silhouetted figure of Christ the King. He is atop a great stallion, and the stallion is atop a billowing cloud. He opens his mouth, and you are surrounded by his declaration: I am the Alpha and the Omega.

The angels bow their horns. The elders remove their crowns. And before you is a Figure so consuming that you know, instantly you know: Nothing else matters. Forget stock markets and school reports.
Sales meetings and football games. Nothing is newsworthy. All that mattered, matters no more...for Christ has come.


The love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginnings
but not its end.

(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, Sept. 19, 2007, page 3)

Louise M. Ridgeway, 86, of Winfield, died Sept. 12, 2007 at Winfield Rest Haven in Winfield.

Louise was born in El Dorado, to Walter Hufford and Minney (Farley) Hufford on Sept. 30, 1920.  She graduated from El Dorado High School.

On Jan. 26, 1946 in El Dorado, she married Robert W. Ridgeway, they moved to the Winfield area in the 1960's, he preceded her in death in 2003.

Louise was a past member of the Rebeka Lodge, and Royal Neighbors.  She worked as a scheduler for Meals on Wheels in Winfield.  She loved to sew and do needle work.

Survivors include one son, Gary Ridgeway, Winfield; one daughter, Vickie Kennedy, Shreveport, La.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Farley.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 at the Moline Cemetery with Pastor Robin Haynes of the Howard First Assembly of God Church officiating.

The family suggests contributions to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be sent to the Countryside Funeral Home, PO Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.

Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.

(Taken from the Independence Daily Reporter, Sept. 17, 2007 page 2)

Alberta Lucille Young, 93, of Howard, died Sunday at Maria Court Assisted Living Center in Mulvane.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the united Methodist Church in Howard with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating.  Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital and they may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.

Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.

Mrs. Young was born near Grenola Nov. 3, 1913 to Jerry and Edna (Schul) Liebau.

She married J. Harold Young on Sept. 5, 1936 at Cottonwood Falls, and he died in 2004.

Mrs. Young attended Grenola and Moline high schools.  She received her bachelor and master degrees from Emporia State University, and taught school for 36 years, retiring in 1977.

Mrs. Young was a member of the United Methodist Church in Severy, Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the retired teachers organizations in Elk and Greenwood counties.

Survivors include a daughter, CoraBelle Ames; four grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
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(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, Sept. 19, 2007, page 3)

Alberta Lucille Young, age 93, of Howard, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007 at the Maria Court Assisted Living Center in Mulvane, Kan.  Alberta was born north of Grenola, on Nov. 3, 1913 to Jerry and Edna Schul Liebau.

Alberta was united in marriage to J. Harold Young, Sept. 5, 1936 at Cottonwood Falls, Kan., and he preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 2004.

Alberta attended eight years at Greenfield school north of Grenola, three years at Grenola High and one year at Moline High, taking a Normal Training course so she could teach.  She taught twelve years in country schools, two years 3rd and 4th grade at Grenola, twenty-two years at Severy (seventeen years as second grade teacher and five years as Remedial Reading teacher).  She retired in 1977 after teaching thirty-six years.

During the years of teaching she attended Pittsburg State, appointment classes at Coffeyville and Emporia State, correspondence, night, Saturday and summer classes, finishing with a Bachelor and Masters Degree at Emporia State.  She always said Harold deserved a degree in "batching" while she was gone to school.

Harold and Alberta enjoyed traveling all over the United STates, Canada, Mexico and different countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe.  They purchased an R. V. and enjoyed trips and joined several camping groups.  They spent eight winters in Mesa, Ariz.  Alberta's health began to fail so they returend to Howard untio February 2002 when they sold their home in Howard and moved to Maria Court Assisted Living in Mulvane.

Alberta loved her flowers and bowling, both in Kansas and Arizona.  Alberta was a member of the United Methodist Church in Severy, Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Retired Teachers of Elk and Greenwood Counties, Church Circle, and enjoyed the pitch club, "Classy Lassies."

Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Willie and Gilbert, Liebau, and a nephew Buck Leibau and his wife Joann.  She is survived by her daugher CoraBelle Ames and son-in-law Don, four grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Howard, with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.  Interment will be at Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital and may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.  Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.

(Taken from the Independence Daily Reporter, September 17, 2007, page 2)

Wanda Fae Russell, 82, of rural Fredonia, died Friday at the Cherryvale Care Center.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Timmons Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Benefiel, pastor of the Buxton Christian Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Fredonia City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorials are suggested to the Fredonia Regional Health Care Foundation or the Cherryvale Care Center and may be left with the funeral home.

Mrs. Russell was born Jan. 7, 1925 in Fall River to Walter and Margaret (Workman) Arnel.  She was a graduate of Fall River High School and attended Emporia State Teachers College.

Following college she taught in several country schools, including Cove, Antioch, Fairview, Elk Falls and Protection.  She also worked in the office for the Fredonia Telephone Company.

In July of 1950, she married Orlin Russell, and he survives.

Mrs. Russelll was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Other survivors include a son, Aaron Russell, Fredonia; a daughter, Linda Mayeske, Fredonia; a brother, George Arnel, Fontana, Calif; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, Sept. 19, 2007, page 3)

Wanda Fae Russell, 82, a resident of rural Frednoia, Kan., died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007 at the Cherryvale Care Center in Cherryvale.

She was born Jan. 7, 1925 in Fall River, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Workman) Arnel.  She was a graduate of Fall River High School and attended Emporia State Teachers College.  Following college she taught in several country schools, including Cove, Antioch, Fairview, Elk Falls and Protection.  She also worked in the office for the Fredonia Telephone Company.

In July of 1950 she married Orlin Russell.  He survives at their home.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fredonia.  She enjoyed gardening bird watching and caring for her family.

Survivors, in addition to her husband Orlin, include: one son, Arron Russell of Fredonia; one daughter, Linda Mayeske of Fredonia; and one brother, George Arnel of Fontana, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Joe Arnel; and one son, Robert "Bob" O. Russell.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19., at the Timmons Funeral Home Chapel in Fredonia.  The Rev. Gene Benefiel of the Buxton Christian Church officiated.  Burial took place in the Fredonia City Cemetery.  The family met with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 6-8 p.m.

Memorials have been established in her name with the Fredonia REgional Health care Foundation and the Cherryvale Care Center and may be sent to the funeral home at, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736.  Family condolences may be sent to www.timmonsfuneralhome.com.

The funeral service for Paul Warrick Sturges, 88, of Sedan, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Sedan with the Revs. Dean McNamara and Barbara K. Bloxsom officiating.  Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.

Mr. Sturges died Monday at Sedan City Hospital.

Friends may call until 9 p.m. today at David W. Barnes Funeral Home at Sedan.

Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church, the Chautauqua County Home Health Department of the Sedan City Hospital.  Donations may be left with the funeral home.

Mrs. Sturges was born Sept. 20, 1918 at rural Sedan, the son of Warrick Star and Effie Pearl (Zollman) Sturges.  He graduated from Sedan High School in 1937.

He married Ruth Wasson on Dec. 23, 1944 in the First Baptist Church parsonage in Sedan.  She survives at the home.

He farmed with his brothers and in 1968 began working for O&B Oil Company of Elk Falls.  He retired in 1993.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sedan, where he was a deacon and trustee, and he was active in the Men's Fellowship.  He won his classification at the World Horshoe Pitching Tournament in Biloxi, Miss., in 1991.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Sturges is survived by two sons, Howard Sturges, Napa, Calif., and Jim Sturges, Purcellville, Va; a daughter, Sally Sturges, Sedan; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

(Taken from the Independence Daily Reporter, September 6, 2007, page 2)

ARLINGTON, TX - Thelma M. Barnes, 87, of Arlingotn, Texas, and an Elk City native, died Aug. 28 in Arlington.

Funeral service was held friday at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel in Vernon, Texas, with Jay handley officiating.  Interment was at Eastview Cemetery.

Mrs. Barnes was born Nov. 16, 1919 in Elk City, the daughter of Glenna and Chloe Agnes (Smith) Shanks.  Her mother died when she was an infant and she was raised by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Smith.

She married C.B. "Barney" Barnes on Sept. 11, 1940 in Independence.  He died in 1996.

She moved to Vernon, Texas, in 1947.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Wilbarger Street Church of Christ.

Mrs. Barnes is survived by two daughters, Sharon Barnes Clark, Arlington, texas, and Tammy Barnes May, Vernon, Texas; three sons, Jeff L. Barnes, Plano, Texas, Danny L. Barnes, Mesa, Ariz., and James D. Barnes, Lubbock, texas; five sisters, Margery Pickell, Fredonia, Lila Miller, Moline, Kate Rader and Gleneva Winn, both of Howard, and Donna Kaminska, Longton; two brothers, Robert Shanks, Topeka, and Jerry Shanks, Independence; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

(Taken from the Independence Daily Reporter, September 7, 2007, page 2)

Carl A. Steward, 91, of Cedar Vale, died Tuesday at William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cedar Vale United Methodist Church with Pastor Jerry Bever and Shane Land, his grandson, officiating.  Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery.

Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or Cedar Vale United Methodist Church, and donations may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.  Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard is handling the arrangements.

Mr. Steward was born June 5, 1916 near Cedar Vale to Rush E. and Nellie (Kennedy) Steward.  He graduated from Cedar Vale High School in 1934.

He married Nola West on Oct. 14, 1938 in Howard.  She survives at the home.

He was manager of the Cedar Vale Co-op Exchange before serving in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 during World War II in the Europe Theater.  He received the WWII Victory Ribbon, EAWE Theater Ribbon and Silver Service Star.

Following the war, he was manager of the Caney Valley Cooperative Association for 29 years, retiring in 1974 to become a full-time rancher.

He was a member of the Cedar Vale United Methodist Church, Cedar Vale Lions Club, Masonic Lodge #355 and Cedar Vale American Legion Post #201.  He was also a past member of the Labor Day Association, the Chamber of Commerce, Cedar Vale Development Association, Big Caney Watershed District Board and Cedar Vale Rural Fire District.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Steward is survived by a son, Byron Steward, Kingman, Ariz.; a daughter, Beth Land, Cedar Vale; a sister, Marie Scott, Sedan; and three grandchildren.

(Taken from the Flint Hills Express Aug. 29, 2007, page 3)

Dorothy L. Cross, age 95, of Bartlesville, Okla., and formerly of Molilne, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007 at the Green Country Village Nursing Facility in Bartlesville.

She was born on Nov. 15, 1911 near Medford, Okla., the youngest of ten children to James and Nora Fowler Gruben.

After graduating high school in Moline, Dorothy attended Pittsburg Teachers College in Pittsburg, Kan., and received her teaching degree in 1938.  She taught school in some of the county rural schools for a few years.  In 1942 she moved to Los Angeles, Calif.  On Feb. 21, 1943 Dorothy was united in marriage to Charles F. Cross in Los Angeles and he preceded her in death on March 17, 1990.

She worked for Good Year in Los Angeles as an auditor.  Dorothy was a very devoted Republican and attended Ronald Reagan's inauguration.  In 1995 Dorothy moved to Bartlesville.  She was a member of the East Cross Methodist Church in Bartlesville.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; Tommy, Lawrence, and James, and six sisters; Grutha, Nannie, Myrtie, Amy, Clara, and Nora.  She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2007 at the Moline Christian Church with pastor Stan Rumbaugh offciating with interment at the Moline Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to either the Moline Christian Church or the Republican Party and may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.

(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, August 29, 2007, page 3)

Former Howard resident, Ellis Dean Carlson died Aug. 13, 2007 in Buffalo, Mo.  He was born April 24, 1937 in Canon City, Colo.  He married Sandra Kay Olsman on June 13, 1970.

Dean is survived by wife Sandra, son Chris Carlson and family of Howard, daughter Karen Piercy and family of Lebanon, Mo., son Jeff Olsman and family of Howard, daughter Candace Hitzeman and husband of Wichita, sister Melva Bishop of Hemet, Calif., sister Delores Warren of Basehor, Kan., and Charlotte Neilson of Cheney, Kan.  He is preceeded in death by his parents, and one sister Rosetta Leonard.

My sister, Jimmie Ann, asked me to place this article on the forum.  I hope you enjoy it.

From the Howard Courant, March 6, 1885, Vol. XV, No. 10

Talk about it.
Write about it.
Help to improve it.
Beautify the streets.
Patronize the merchants.
Advertise in its newspapers.
Elect good men to all its offices.
Pay your taxes without grumbling.
Be courteous to strangers that come among you.
If you think of nothing good to say about it, say nothing bad.
Remember that every dollar you invest in a permanent improvement is that much money at interest.
Never "kick" against any proposed necessary improvement because it is not near your own door, or for fear that your taxes will be raised 15 cents.