Obituaries, Cowley County, Kansas

FRANKS, ERNEST W.

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, Kas. He was married to Miss Nellie Maude Jarvis on June 11, 1905, at Chanute, Kas. 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, Kas., who was discharged from service Oct. 10; and three grandchildren. A daughter Bertha Lorene Franks, and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death.

The Jess Rindt Mortuary is in charge. No funeral arrangements have been made. (Arkansas Daily Traveler, December 26, 1945, Wednesday, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

LARIMORE, NETTIE

Nettie Larimore Dead

Winfield Residents Since 1885 Succumbs at Home Here

Mrs. Nettie Larimore, wife of R. C. Larimore and a resident of the Winfield community since 1885, died at her home at 1301 east Fifth avenue at 4 a.m. Thursday. She had been in poor health for some time.

On Aug. 16, 1869, Mrs. Larimore was born in Frankfort, Ind. As a girl, she came to Winfield in 1885 and here was married to Mr. Denton, a Civil War veteran, who preceded her in death in 1921. In June, 1924, she was married to Mr. Larimore, who survives.

Other survivors are two children Carl Denton of Winfield and Mrs. Frances Hatfield of Colby; four grandsons; one sister, Mrs. Eliza Smith of Lebanon, Ind.; a stepdaughter, Hope Larimore of the home. Two children preceded Mrs. Larimore in death.

Funeral plans await the arrival of the daughter, Mrs. Hatfield. She is expected Thursday night and it is likely that services will be conducted Saturday, relatives said today.

For many years, Mrs. Larimore has been affiliated with Grace Methodist church and in the activities of that church and it’s auxiliaries and in the local circle of the ladies of the G.A.R. she found her deepest interest outside her home. (Winfield Daily Courier, Thursday, page 2, March 5, 1942, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

LARIMORE, LUCILE

Fatally Burned Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Larimore the Victim

Lucile, the nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Larimore of 719 Manning, was badly burned probably fatally, Saturday afternoon, by her clothes catching from burning trash. She was raking leaves in the yard with a running fire to burn them. Frequently in a stooping posture in order to pick up the trash her skirts came in contact with some of the low flames and were ignited. When she found she was ablaze she started to running, so that those who tried to catch her in order to put out the fire, did so with great difficulty. Her mother burned her own hands badly trying to beat out the fire or to hold the girl who broke away every time she was seized. She was frightfully burned about the body, but her face escaped. All her clothing was consumed. The physicians have no hopes of her recovery. (Winfield Daily Courier, Page 1, Saturday, March 5, 1910, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

Died from burns

Little Lucile Larimore, who was burned Saturday afternoon, died that evening at seven o’clock. The funeral took place from the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Larimore, at half past ten o’clock Monday afternoon. (Winfield Daily Courier, Monday, March 7, 1910, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

LARIMORE, ANNIE FRAKES

Larimore – Mrs. Richard C. Larimore of 1301 east Fifth avenue, died Friday morning at four o’clock. Mrs. Larimore had been an invalid for several years and since the death of her sister Mrs. C.W. Fraser on February 21, 1922 she has grown worse.

Mrs. Larimore was a lovely woman loved by a host of friends. She was a devoted wife and mother and lived a beautiful Christian life.

Ann Frakes was born in Dekalb county, Missouri, December 21, 1922 aged 51 years 4 months and 19 days.

She was married to Richard C. Larimore September 13, 1898, at Las Vegas, New Mexico and to this union were born two daughters, Lucile and Hope. Lucile met a tragic death in February 1910 when her clothing caught fire from a bonfire and burned her so that death resulted a few hours later. It was a severe blow to the mother and her grief for the daughter was never assuaged.

She leaves besides the husband, who is chief clerk for the Santa Fe, and daughter Hope, her father N.T. Frakes of Atlanta, four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Hugh Hufford and Gaines Frakes of Grand Junction, Colorado, R.G. Frakes of Denver, Colorado; Charles and Mary Frakes of Latham, Mrs. Will Ellett of Towanda, and Mrs. Art Bing of Winfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Larimore came to Winfield in 1906 from Las Vegas, New Mexico, and have resided here ever since.

The funeral will be held from the home Sunday afternoon at four o’clock. (Winfield Daily Courier, Friday, Page 4, April 21, 1922, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

MARTIN, EVELYN E.

Evelyn E. Martin, 92, of Winfield, died Nov. 19 at Loving Care Home in Winfield.

Born Jan. 16, 1897, in Macomb, Ill., she was the daughter of Charles E. and Alba (Lawyer) Martin. Her family moved to Winfield in the 1900's, and she graduated from Winfield High School in 1913.

Martin worked for J.S. Mann clothing store until 1923, when she joined Harter Motor Co. In 1934, she became a social worker for the Cowley county Welfare Department. She retired in 1967.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and had been active in the Winfield chapter of Business and Professional Women.

Survivors include, brother Vann Martin of Winfield.

Funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Highland Cemetery, under the direction of Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established with the Community Food Pantry at Grace Methodist Church in Winfield. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. (Winfield Daily Courier, Monday, Page 14, November 20, 1989, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

MARTIN, FAYE B.

Faye B. Martin, 75, of 420 E. 11th, died Friday in Wheat Road Good Samaritan Center. She was born Feb. 1, 1901, in Macomb, Ill., to Charles and Alba Martin. She was a legal secretary before her retirement and she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Wood and Evelyn Martin, both of Winfield; and two brothers, Vann Martin of Winfield and Don Martin of San Lorenzo, Calif.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Swisher-Taylor Chapel by the Rev. William T. Soule. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in her name with the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. (Winfield Daily Courier, Saturday, Page 8, March 6, 1976, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

MARTIN, SAMUEL R.

Samuel R. Martin died Friday evening at his home at 718 East Tenth avenue of heart trouble. He was sixty-eight years old and leaves a wife and two sons, Charles Martin, living in Vernon township and J. F. Martin whose home is near Tisdale. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Interment in Union Cemetery.

The deceased was born in Evansville, Indiana, in 1837 and later moved to Illinois and a little over a year ago came to Winfield. (Winfield Daily Courier, Saturday, Page 1, September 2, 1905, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

MARTIN, NANCY J.

Martin – Mrs. Nancy J. Martin died at the home of her son, Frank near Tisdale Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. The cause of death was due to her advanced age.

Mrs. Martin lived at 718 East Tenth for many years and four years ago went to the home of her son to spend her declining days.

Nancy J. Pennington was born in Industry, Illinois, May 31, 1836 and died July 9, 1924, aged 88 years, 1 month and 9 days.

She was married to Samuel R. Martin at Industry, Illinois, October 3, 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Martin came to Winfield January 4, 1904. Mr. Martin died September 1, 1905.

Two sons, Frank and Charles Martin and eight grandchildren survive. One granddaughter Miss Evelyn Martin made her home with her for several years. Mrs. Martin was the last of a family of eleven children. She was a member of the Christian church.

The funeral will be held from the Martin home Friday morning at ten o’clock conducted by Rev. E.W. Harrison of the First Christian church.

Interment will be made in Union Cemetery. (Winfield Daily Courier, Thursday, Page 6, July 10, 1924, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

PENNINGTON, ELIZABETH J.

Miss Elizabeth J. Pennington Dead

Miss Elizabeth J. Pennington died Sunday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Nancy J. Martin, 718 East Tenth avenue after an illness of eleven years duration from paralysis. During all her sickness and helplessness, she was always patient, of a happy disposition and with never a murmur of complaint from her lips. It was a beautiful inspiration to her friends who visited her often to converse with one who always looked on the bright side of life and trusted to the will of the Heavenly Father with great fortitude. Miss Pennington was a most devout Christian woman and a consistent member of the Christian church from early life. The sisters had been companions for eighty ears and the death is a severe blow to the surviving sister and the sympathy of the community is extended to her in her bereavement.

Elizabeth J. Pennington was born in Rushville, Schuyler county, Illinois on November 12, 1833, and at the time of death lacked one day of being 83 years and 3 months old. When a mere child she moved with her family to McDonald county, Illinois and in 1904 came to Winfield.

Besides the sister she leaves a number of nieces and nephews in Macomb, Illinois who unable to attend the funeral, sent beautiful floral tributes for the casket.

The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon at three o’clock, conducted by Rev. Richard W. Gentry of the First Christian church. Interment was made in Union cemetery. (Winfield Daily Courier, February 12, 1917, page 4, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

MARTIN, ALBA ETHEL

Mrs. Alba Martin Dies Sunday After Long Illness

Mrs. Alba Ethel Martin, 82, 1013 Stewart, widow of the late Charles Martin, died Sunday at 12:35 a.m. at the home after a lingering illness.

Mrs. Martin was born June 14, 1867, at Industry, Ill., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Lawyer. On October 3, 1895, she was united in marriage to Charles Martin at Industry. Later they lived at Macomb, Ill., before coming to Kansas in 1904.

On coming to Cowley county they settled on a farm northwest of Winfield and lived there until 1925 when they retired and moved to Winfield. Mr. Martin died Oct. 28, 1942. She was a member of the Presbyterian church.

Survivors include five children, Mrs. Ruth Wood, Misses Evelyn and Faye Martin of the home, Vann Martin, Winfield, and Donald Martin, Denver, Colo.; also three grandsons, Keith Wood of the Martin home, and Craig and Jay Martin of Denver; and one sister, Mrs. Blanche Pridmore, Centralia, Mo.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Morris Funeral home. Rev. F.H. Hayward will officiate. Interment will be in Highland cemetery. (Winfield Daily Courier, Monday, January 23, 1950, page 1, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

MARTIN, CHARLES ELLSWORTH

Charles Martin Dead
Elderly Winfield Resident Found Dead in Bed at Residence

Charles Ellsworth Martin, 78 year old Winfield resident, was found dead in his bed at his home at 1015 Stewart street, the apparent victim of a heart attack.

Late Tuesday evening, Mr. Martin complained of not feeling well and members of his family summoned a physician. A thorough examination failed to reveal much wrong and he was advised to spend the next few days quietly at his home. He was resting comfortably when others of the family retired and he made no sounds during the night. His son, Vann entered his room at five o’clock Wednesday morning and found him dead. Apparently he had been gone only a few minutes.

Funeral to Be Friday

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Morris Funeral Home, with Dr. R.C. Jackson of the First Presbyterian church in charge.

Mr. Martin, son of Samuel and Nancy Martin, was born March 21, 1864,at Macomb, Ill. There he grew to manhood and was married to Alba Ethel Lawyer on Oct. 3, 1894. For several years Mr. Martin operated a hardware and implement store at Macomb, but in 1904 moved to Cowley county. He farmed in Vernon township until 1925, when he moved to Winfield.

Surviving Mr. Martin are his wife and five children, Mrs. Ruth Wood of rural Winfield, Faye, Evelyn and Vann of the home, and Donald of Omaha. (Winfield Daily Courier, Page 6, Wednesday, October 28, 1942, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

KELLEY, DAIL M.

Winfield – Dail M. Kelley, 61, Winfield, died Sunday in William Newton Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 14, 1922, at Shidler, Okla. and was the son of Thadeous and Versie Kelley.

Kelley had lived in Winfield since 1978, moving here from Washington, D.C. and was retired from the Interstate Commerce Commison.

During World War II, he had served in the Army Air Force and he was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Survivors include: one daughter, Jeannette Elmore, Olathe, Kan.; one son, Clifford Lauk, Spokane, Wash.; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; three brothers, John and Dwight, both of Wichita and Gail of Seattle, Wash.; four sisters, Genny Marintsch, Seatlle, Wash., Isabelle Motley, Carthage, Mo., and Kitty Wright, Ensign, Kan. and Jean Haines, Winfield.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home Chapel with interment to be in Highland Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in his name to Cowley County Hospice Inc. Donations may be made at the Funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home. (Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1983, Monday, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

WILSON, JOHN HENRY

Wilson Rites

Funeral services for John Henry Wilson, who died April 18, were held in the Central Christian Church Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Harold E. Enz officiated. Mrs. Henry Brewer was vocalist for the service and Mrs. Harold Enz, the organist.

Casketbearers included Howard Wilson, Cecil Eagan, Claude Wilson, Gary Hines, Ralph Matthews and Johnnie Wilson. Burial was in Riverview cemetery. (Arkansas City Traveler, April 23, 1962, Monday, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

SEARS, CHARLEY EDWARD

C.E. Sears of Caldwell Dies

Caldwell – Charley Edward Sears, of rural Caldwell, life long resident of this community, died Sunday at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Will Rutledge, in Caldwell, after a long illness. He was a farmer.

Born Aug. 19,1901, in Caldwell, he was the son of Elmer and Gertie Misner Sears. He was married May 7, 1925, to May Rutledge, at Foyil, Okla.

Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Opal Price, Olympia, Wash., Miss Helen Sears, Wichita and Mrs. Lewis Mayfield, Enid; one son, Everett Sears in the U.S. Navy stationed at Adak, Alaska; two brothers, George Sears, Caldwell, and Albert Sears, El Campo, Texas and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, 2 p.m. in the Schaeffer Chapel with the Rev. Preston Hollis, Assembly of God minister, officiating. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery. (Arkansas City Dailey Traveler, Monday, April 23, 1962, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

POWERS, WILLIAM H.

William H. Powers, an employee of the Santa Fe railroad for many years here, died Monday afternoon at the Santa Fe hospital in LaJunta, Colo. The body will arrive in Winfield Thursday, accompanied by his family. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 5 p.m. from the Swisher mortuary. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. (Winfield Daily Courier, July 25, 1945, submitted by Annette Crafton Corbell)

TUCKER, MARGARE E.

Mrs. M.E. Tucker died this morning about 5 o'clock at her home on East Tenth of typhoid fever, aged 63 years. She was sick three weeks with grip complications which terminated in typhoid fever. Mrs. Tucker was a member of the Salvation army and a devout christian. She leaves two children, a boy and girl, both of whom are grown. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the M.E. church, Rev. T.W. Jeffrey preaching the sermon. (Winfield Courier, March 11, 1901, submitted by Annette Crafton Corbell)

WASHBURN, CHARLES W.

Washburn’s Service Set

Rural Arkansas City Man Dies At His Home

Charles W. Washburn, Rt. 4, died at his home about 5 p.m., Friday. He had been in failing health for several years.

Born July 22, 1896, in Olena, Ill., he was the son of Silas Ellsworth and Amanda Ellen Gulick Wasburn. He came to the Ashton community with his parents at the age of 10 and has lived in Ashton and this community ever since.

Charles Washburn and Ella Mae Hollingsworth, also a native of the Ashton community, were married Nov. 25, 1923 in Wellington. They farmed until they moved to town in 1945. He later did cabinet work here.

Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Elza Wayne Washburn, Rt. 4, and Clyde Washburn of Newkirk; one daughter, Mrs. Frank W. (Helen Louise) Brown of Wichita; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Samuel Arthur Washburn, Salem Ore., Earl S. Washburn, Rt. 5, Winfield, and Walter Washburn, Davenport, Iowa. One son Robert William died as a baby in 1924.

Funeral services will be held in the Erdman-Oldroyd Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m., Monday. The Rev. Don Swaim will officiate and burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Ashton. (Arkansas City Daily Traveler, May 11, 1963, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

WASHBURN, LOTTIE BELLE

Mrs. Earl Washburn Died, Near Ashton

Lottie Belle Washburn, 49, wife of Earl Washburn, died at her home four and a half miles northwest of Ashton, Kas., at 10:30 p.m. Thursday. She had been ill for several months.

Mrs. Washburn was born in Iowa and lived there for about 32 years before coming to Kansas.

Survivors in addition to her husband are a son, Rolland Ellsworth Washburn, who is now home on leave after naval service; a daughter, Miss Shirley Doris Washburn of the home and a brother Andrew Smith, of Indianola, Ia.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Methodist church in Portland, Kas., with the Rev. Mr. Salburg officiating. Burial will be Forest Hill cemetery. Oldroyds Funeral Directors are in charge. (Arkansas City Daily Traveler, November 23, 1945, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

WASHBURN, SILAS EARL

Washburn Rites Set

Silas Earl Washburn, 77, retired farmer of the Ashton and Geuda Springs communities, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday at his home in Winfield where he had resided the past seven years.

He was born at New London, Iowa, March 27, 1894, son of Ellsworth and Ellen Washburn. He came to the Ashton area as a young man, and he also had farmed southeast of Winfield.

He was married to Lottie Smith in 1918 at Geuda Springs, and she died in 1945. He was married in 1950 to Maude E. Irvin. He was a member of the Christian Church of Ashton.

Survivors are the widow of the home, a son, Roland E., Atlanta, Ga., a step-son, Rap P. Irvin, Winfield, a brother, Arthur, Salem, Ore. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Walter, a step-son, Cecil Irvin.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Erdman-Olroyd Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Atchley officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery at Ashton. (Arkansas City Daily Traveler, May 28, 1971, submitted by Judy Mayfield)

ALLEN, SHIRLEY DORIS WASHBURN

Death Claims Shirley Allen

Shirley Doris Allen, 21, wife of Daniel Allen, 313 North First street, died at Mercy hospital Saturday at 8:15 p.m. after a long illness and surgery for brain tumor recently in an Oklahoma City hospital.

She was born July 26, 1929, near Ashton, was graduated from the South Haven high school and was married in July, 1950.

She is survived by her husband, her father and step-mother, Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Washburn, Winfield, route 5, one brother, Roland Washburn, Winfield, route 5, and two step-brothers, Roy Irvin, Winfield, and Cecil Irvin, Arkansas City. Mrs. Ellen Washburn, a grandmother also survives.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Oldroyd Funeral Directors chapel, with the Rev. Don Swaim officiating. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery, northwest of Ashton. (Arkansas City Daily Traveler, October 30, 1950, submitted by Judy Mayfield)