COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS
Obituaries
COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS
Obituaries
ELLIOTT, ALICE AUGUSTA
Mrs. Alice Augusta Elliott, aged 52 years, died
at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at her home on Shumway lease, west of El Dorado, from acute indigestion. Death occurred
twenty minutes after the woman became ill. No Funeral arrangements have been made. The body is being held at the
Byrd Brothers Funeral Home, 200 South Star Street.
Mrs. Elliott was born January 20, 1871 at Troy Mills, Iowa. She had lived here two months. Mrs. Elliott is survived
by three sons and four daughters. The sons are Dick Elliott of Midian; Dan Elliott of El Dorado, and James Elliott
of Shumway lease. The daughters, Miss Audina Elliott of the Shumway lease; Miss Fannie Elliott, Tulsa, Okla; Mrs.
Maxine Wiseman, Bartlesville, Okla. and Mrs. Rhea Warren, of El Dorado.
El Dorado Times – Mrs. Elliott formerly lived in Floral. The funeral will be held from the Floral Baptist church
Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment will be in Floral Cemetery. (Winfield
Daily Courier, Tuesday, June 26, 1923, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
ELLIOTT, DORA YARBROUGH
Elliott – Mrs. Dora Elliott formerly of Floral died at Phoenix, Arizona May 10. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Harlan and Lloyd Elliott.
The body will be brought to Winfield leaving Phoenix Thursday. (Winfield Courier, May 12, 1921, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Lloyd E. Elliott, brother of H.H. "Cy"
Elliott of this city, died this morning at 8:30 o'clock at the home of his father, four miles east of Winfield.
The young man was born at Floral, November 25, 1904 and for the past 11 years he has been living at Phoenix, Arizona,
where he operated a filing station.
He has been in failing health for three years and because of his health came to his home here last January 3. He
is a grandson of Mrs. Emma Yarbrough of this city. His father and brother, H.H. Elliott survive. His mother died
in 1920.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Baptist church at Floral. The Rev. E.A. Lower will
be in charge. Burial will be at Floral. (Winfield Courier, March 22, 1929, Page 11, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Funeral services for O.R. Elliott, 64, resident
of the Floral community for many years, were held Saturday evening at 4 p.m. from the Durrin-Swisher mortuary.
Rev. Percy R. Atkins, minister of the First Christian church, officiated at the service. Burial was made in the
Floral Cemetery.
Reverend Mr. Atkins chose as the theme of his consoling remarks to the family "The living know they shall
die." He spoke in a comforting manner of the certainty of death.
Pallbearers and singers for the service were from the Floral community. The quartet was composed of W.O. Bender,
John Dicken, Jake Fife and Leroy Sturm. They sang "Remember Me," "Nearer My Home" and "When
My Soul Reaches Home." The pallbearers were Edwin Dunbar, Charles Long, Fred Hoover, Roll Stevens, Dee Wade
and Mike Elliott.
Oliver R. Elliott was born at Troy Mills, Iowa, September 1, 1872, son of Indiana and George Elliott. When he was
20 years old he moved to Floral, and with his parents began farming in that community. Five years later he married
Dora Yarbrough. To this union five children were born, three died in infancy and a fourth Lloyd died in 1928. Only
one son, Harold H. of Winfield survives.
In 1915 the family moved to Arizona and while there Mrs. Elliott died. Mr. Elliott remained in Arizona until 1933
when he returned to Winfield. Since then he has resided with his son Harold in Winfield. He died there July 23.
Mr. Elliott was united with the Baptist church several years ago with faith he held until his death.
Besides the son Mr. Elliott is survived by one brother, John Elliott also of Winfield. Two nephews and their families
who survive were here from out of town to attend the services. They were Mr. and Mrs. Dick Elliott and family of
Depew, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elliott and family of Fairfax, Okla. (Winfield Courier, July 27, 1936, submitted
by Judy Mayfield)
Uncle George Elliott, passed away Thursday afternoon
of last week at about 4 o'clock and was buried Friday afternoon. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. at the Baptist
church. The service was conducted by Rev. Creekmore, who spoke from Hebrews 9:27. A brother, Frank Elliott of Walker,
Iowa, withh is daughter, Miss Meadia Elliott arrived Tuesday. A sister, Mrs. Parkhurst of Mulvane and her husband
arrived Monday and remained until Saturday morning.
Uncle George came to Floral more then twenty years ago and settled on a farm north of here about two miles. For
several years they lived in Winfield, coming back to Floral, after a time. Mrs. Elliott died last year. Since that
time, his sons' widow has kept house for him and cared for him. (Winfield Courier, January 15, 1914, submitted
by Judy Mayfield)
Mrs. John J. Elliott
Dies at Hospital Here
Mrs. Jane Elliott, 75, wife of John J. Elliott of Route 4, died Sunday at 6:30 a.m. in Newton Memorial Hospital
where she had been critically ill for several days. She had been a resident of Cowley County for 62 years.
She was born Oct. 18, 1877, in St. Louis County, Mo., the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Kowing. She came to
Cowley County with them when 14 and had since resided here. She was married to John J. Elliott on August 6, 1896.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Theodore of Winfield, Frank and George of Fairfax, Okla.; two sisters,
Mrs. Rose McConnell of Norwalk, Calif., and Mrs. John Ehmke of Canon City, Colo., seven brothers, Charles F. and
Fred H. Kowing of Winfield; Will Kowing of Downey, Calif., John Kowing of Buffalo, S.D., Frank Kowing of Madison,
Wis., Ed Kowing of Seattle, Wash., and Ben Kowing of Lawrence; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and over
50 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Morris Funeral Home with the Rev. Eldgidge L. Miller officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. (Winfield Courier, August 11, 1952)
Former Resident Dead
Body of Mrs. Mary Bryant of Santa Anna, California will be buried here.
The body of Mrs. Mary Bryant arrived Tuesday afternoon on the 4:52 Santa Fe train from Santa Anna, California,
where he death occurred a few days ago.
Mrs. Bryant was 73 years old and resided in Winfield until 32 years ago and will be remembered as Miss Mary Stewart.
The deceased was an aunt of Mrs. George Jennings of this city.
The funeral was held from the Kyger Chapel Wednesday morning at ten o'clock.
Rev. W.B. Lampe of the First Presbyterian church conducted the services. Interment was made in Union Cemetery.
(Winfield Courier, November 17, 1915, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Lyman Prestiss Williams was born in Douglass County,
Kansas, March 19, 1867, and died at his home in Rock, Nov 16, 1915, after an illness of nearly three years, aged
48 years 9 months and 6 days. He moved from Douglass County to Rock, Kansas, where he was appointed postmaster
in August 1901. This position he held for nearly 14 years.
On the 8th day of June 1902 he was united in marriage to Miss Edith Gorham. To this union one child was born, Lynn
Gorham Williams who died July 25, 1913.
Lyman was converted to the faith of Jesus Christ in July 1913 and joined the M.E. church of Rock, in which church
he held membership at the time of his death. He leaves beside his wife, one sister and five brothers, other relatives
and many friends. In spite of pain misfortune and suffering we have found our departed brother possessing a firm
and fixed faith in God and a readiness and willingness to meet God at any time. It seemed his part to suffer, as
many others have and do and struggle against misfortune and handicap but at time he showed marvelous hope pastime
and cheer.
We trust and believe he has gone to be an eternal habitant of that land, where God shall wipe away all tears from
their eyes, and there shall be no more death, whether sorrow nor crying, whether shall there be any more pain,
for the former things are passed away.
Interment was made in the Brookshire cemetery. Rev. Frank M. McKibben officiated. (Winfield Courier, November 19,
1915, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Dennis Robertson Dies
Body to Arrive in Winfield for Services Sunday
World was received this morning that the body of Dennis Cook Robertson, aged pioneer resident of Cowley County,
will arrive in Winfield Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the Morris Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Union Cemetery.
Mr. Robertson owned the farm a mile north and half a mile east of the State home and was an early day school teacher.
(Winfield Courier, April 9, 1943, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Death of Q.A. Robertson
Quincy A. Robertson, a former resident of Winfield,
and also formerly editor of the Dexter Advocate, died Sunday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Mathers
at Wagner, Okla. Death was due to tuberculosis, of which he had been a severe sufferer for six years, the last
tow of which he had been practically helpless. The body was brought to Winfield Monday for Burial. He was fifty
years of age.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at half past ten o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anna Gray, 442
west Eighth.
He was born in Iowa on September 9, 1860. While still a young boy, he came to Winfield with his parents, where
he grew to manhood. He learned the printer's trade in the Courier office, where he sat type for several years.
He later moved west, but came back to Cowley County about 10 years ago, and bought the Dexter Advocate, which he
managed for several years. Failing health compelled him to give up this work and he went to New Mexico, Arizona
and California in a vain attempt to throw off his disease that had seized upon him. The past four years he has
spent in that section of the country, returning just recently to the home of his sister in Oklahoma.
Among those who survive him are his wife, Mrs. Q.A. Robertson of East Seventh Avenue of this city, his three children,
Rachel, Taylor and Olivia; his sister, Mrs. Anna Gray of West Eighth, of this city, and his mother Mrs. Catherine
Robertson of Wagner, Okla., his sister, Mrs. George Mathers of Wagner, formerly of this city. These kinfolks all
came in to attend the funeral. Also Mrs. Robertson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Ward of Dexter. (Winfield Courier,
November 21, 1910, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Obit: Clarence L. Sparks, 63, 615 N. Eighth street
died Tuesday afternoon at his home.
Born on Feb. 25, 1918, in Geary, Okla., he was the son of Joseph Eugene Sparks and Laura Victoria Powell Sparks.
He moved with his parents to Arkansas City as a small boy.
He married Julia Butler on Oct. 1 1938 in Newkirk, Okla., and for most of their marriage life they lived in Wichita
where he was involved with construction and excavating work.
He attended the Baptist Church and was a member of Hoisting and Portable Engineers Local No. 101, Wichita.
Survivors include: his wife, Julia of the home; a son, Richard L., Wichita, two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Charlene
Kay) Dotts, and Mrs. Paul (Beverly A.) Funk, both of Wichita; two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Cole, 1321 South G. St. and
Mrs. Ola Haase, Newkirk, Okla. Eight grandchildren and one great grandson; and several nephews and nieces.
Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Rindt-Erdman-Oldroyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Theodore C. Jacobs
officiating.
Interment will be in the Washunga Cemetery, Newkirk under the direction of Rindt-Erdman-Oldroyd Funeral Home. (Arkansas
City Traveler, July 15, 1981, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
A.C. Woman Dies Tuesday
Amanda Ellen Washburn, a resident of this community 47 years, died at her home, 507 S. First St., at 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, on her eighty-fourth birthday.
She was born Dec. 20, 1871, at Des Moines, IA. Her parents were Lizza Sickler and Marion Gulick. She was married
to Silas Ellsworth Washburn at New London, IA., Sept. 21, 1890. The couple came to this community 47 years ago
from Stronghurst, Ill. Mrs. Washburn had been a member of the Church of Christ since the age of 15. Her membership
has been carried in recent years in the church of Wellington.
Survivors are four sons, Charles Washburn, 1539 W. Oklahoma Ave., Earl Washburn, Rural Winfield, Arthur Washburn,
Salem, Ore., and Walter Washburn, Kenosha, Wis.; nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren.
Services will be at Grant-Elder Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Don Swaim officiating. Burial will
be in the Geuda Springs cemetery beside her husband, who died in May 1915. (Arkansas City Traveler, December 21,
1955, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Nellie Maude Franks, 91, former Arkansas City resident,
died Friday at Kansas Soldiers Home in Fort Dodge, Kan.
She was born on April 7, 1888 in Arkansas City to William E. Jarvis and Permilla Brown Jarvis. She grew up in
the Arkansas City area and married Ernest W. Franks on June 7, 1906 in Chanute. They lived in Chanute for a short
time before moving to a ranch in Kingman County, moved to Dodge City in 1912 and Arkansas City in 1931, returning
to Dodge City in 1969.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Howard (Eva) Barton, Boise, Idaho; one brother, Harold M. Jarvis, 800 South
G Street, Arkansas City; three grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her husband, on Dec. 25, 1945.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Riverview Cemetery with Howard H. Barton officiating.
Interment in Riverview.
The casket will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday only.
Rindt Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (Arkansas City Traveler, May 26, 1979, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Ernest W. Franks, 67, Is Claimed By Death
Ernest Wright Franks, 67, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at his home 910 West Oak Avenue. He had been ill three days
but his death was unexpected.
Born Dec. 11, 1878, in Hamilton County, Ind., Mr. Franks had lived in Arkansas City for 11 years, coming here from
Dodge City, Kans. He was married to Miss Nellie Maude Jarvis on June 11, 1905, at Chanute, Kans. At the time
of his death he had retired from farming. Previously he had been a Santa Fe railroad employee.
Surviving relatives are his wife: a daughter, Mrs. Eva Barton of Boise, Idaho; a son, Harold Leslie Franks of Mulvane,
Kans., who was discharged from service Oct. 10; and three grandchildren. A daughter Bertha Lorene Franks and several
brothers and sisters precede him in death.
The Jess Rindt Mortuary is in charge. No Funeral arrangements have been made. (Arkansas City traveler, December
26, 1945, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Pearl June Rites Pend
Mrs. Pearl E. June, 79, 712 S. Sixth St., died at 2:40 a.m. today in Memorial Hospital.
She returned to Arkansas City three years ago from Miller, MO., where she had moved 23 years ago, from Arkansas
City. Upon her return here she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Walter (Fay) Perkins, 712 S. Sixth Street.
Mrs. June was born on Jan. 3, 1889, in Illinois to George William Thompson and Hattie Younger Thompson.
On Nov. 28, 1912, she married Abner Ray June in Newton, He died in Nov 28, 1960.
Survivors in addition to her daughter with whom she made her home are two sons, Paul June, 715 North F St., and
Marion June, 617 S. Sixth St.; two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Coupe, Rt. 2, and Mrs. Fern Griffis of Tacoma, Wash., one
brother, John Thompson of Barstow, Calif., 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Ray and Ruben June, and two
brothers, Noel and Bert Thompson.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Jess Rindt and Son Memorial Chapel. (Arkansas City
Traveler, February 16, 1966, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
PAPPAN,
MILDRED LOUISE
Mildred L. Pappan Dies
Mrs. Mildred Louise Pappan, 44, 121 S. Fifth St., died at 2:45 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital.
She was born Jan. 2, 1924, in Joplin, Mo., to Alfred L. Robins and Nellie Raves Robins and came to Arkansas City
in 1931. She married Denzel L. Pappan on Jan. 2, 1942, at Newkirk, and they made their home in Arkansas City.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Robins, who died in 1947.
Survivors include her husband of the home, one son, Ronnie Gene, of the home, two daughters, Mrs. Ace William (Rosalie)
Brooks, Pittsburg, Kan., and Mrs. Mary Raby, 302 N. Fifth St., her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Robins, 619
S. Fifth St., Nine brothers, John W. Robins, Simi, Calif., Alfred L. Robins jr., San Pueblo, Calif., Donald L.
Robins, Artesia, Calif., Raymond Robins, U.S. Army in California, Milton E. Robins, 310 N. First St., Howard Robins,
706 E. Central Ave., Harold Robins, 725 E. Central Ave., Kenneth Robins, 1315 South H. St., and Robert Robins,
Osawatomie, Kan., and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be announced by the Erdman-Oldroyd Funeral Chapel. (Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1968,
submitted by Judy Mayfield)
PAPPAN,
DENZEL L.
Denzel L. Pappan, a former Arkansas City resident
more recently of Pittsburg, died Tuesday evening at Pittsburg.
He was born Dec 27, 1924, in Arkansas City, to Isaac W. Pappan and Sarah May Barnes Pappan and lived in Arkansas
City most of his life. He married Mildred Louise Robins on Jan. 2, 1942 in Newkirk, and she died April 9, 1968.
He had been formerly employed at the New Era Milling Co., and the park department for the city of Arkansas City.
He had also worked for the Fish Construction Co. He moved to Pittsburg about a month ago.
Survivors include a son, Ronald Gene Pappan, and two daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Plouvier and Mrs. Jimmie (Mary Louise)
Smith, all of Pittsburg; two brothers, Garnold Pappan of 1419 South B St. and Isaac Pappan of California; three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Cyril, and a sister, Mrs. Juanita Washburn.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Erdman-Oldroyd Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clifford L. Barnes officiating
and burial in Riverview Cemetery. The Erdman-Oldroyd Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (Arkansas City
Traveler, July 10, 1975, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
John J. Elliott
Dies Here Thursday
John J. Elliott, 88, retired farmer, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday at Good Samaritan Center. He lived most of his
life in the Wilmot and Winfield community and farmed in the Frog Hollow community until his health failed.
Born Feb. 28, 1876 at Troy Mills, Ia., he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Elliott. He was married in 1897
to Jennie Kowing, who died Aug. 10, 1952. He attended the Wilmot Christian church.
Survivors are 3 sons, Ted of Winfield, G.A. and F.K. of Fairfax, Okla.; and 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Cy Elliott of Winfield is a nephew.
Funeral rites will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Morris Memorial chapel with Rev. L.L. Peninger officiating.
Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. (Winfield Courier, June 2, 1964, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
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