C-D Obituaries - Graham County Kansas Trails

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CAREY, Delilia Josephine (Born) Mrs. Delilia Josephine Carey of Morland Rural Route passed away at the Norton County Hospital, Wednesday evening, August 12, at the age of 68 years, 1 month, and 25 days. She was born in June 17, 1896 in Indiana Township, Graham County, Kansas to Francis and Josephine Born. As a small child she lived with her parents, attending Union School and Lenora High School. She attended Fort Hays State Teachers College and taught school in Norton and Graham Counties. She was married to Fred Carey on July 25, 1927, and lived at Belleville, Kansas until 1930 at which time they moved to their present home on Morland Rural Route, making this her home untill her death. She was an active member of the Congregational Christian Church of Lenora. She leaves her husband of the home; 1 son, Charles; a daughter-in-law, Reta; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Pearl Best, and Mrs. Rosetta Moye, both of Lenora; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Born of Hill City, Kansas; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 15, at 10:00 a.m. in the Congregational Christian Church of Lenora with Carl Kroenline officiating. Music was furnished by Don Heikes as soloist and Mrs. Mable Belden as organist with the following selections "The Lord's Prayer" and "How Great Thou Art." Interment was in the Lenora South Cemetery. Cutting-Eckhart Funeral Home of Lenora was in charge of the arrangements. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
CARPENTER, Nellie M. (Hodge) Nellie M. Carpenter, daughter of Samuel and Lucy T. Bangle Hodge, was born June 14, 1890 in Graham County, Kansas, and passed away at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, Kansas on April 4, 1981, at the age of 90 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Nellie grew to womanhood in Graham County and attended the Graham County Rural Grade School. In 1908, she married Frank K. Carpenter in Graham County, Kansas. Following their marriage, they made their home in Graham County. Mr. Carpenter passed away on March 29, 1949. Nellie moved to Lenora in 1955 where she lived until after a month's illness she moved to the Dawson Place in Hill City, Kansas in September, 1979. She then resided in the Phillips County Long Term Care in Phillipsburg, Kansas on December 12, 1980. She had been baptized in 1918 and was a member of the Lenora Church of God, Church of God Missionary Society, and the Lenora Rebekah Lodge No. 381. She dearly loved and enjoyed her family. Survivors include three sons; Leland Carpenter, Lenora, Kansas, Kenneth and his wife, Charlene Carpenter, Milledgeville, Georgia, and Allan and his wife Kaye Carpenter, Forsyth, Montana; five daughters, Velma Eaton, Lenora, Kansas, Ruby Meile, Boulder, Colorado, Ruth and her husband, Robert Bosler, Reno, Nevada, Donna and her husband, Gene Calone, Glendora, California, and Jackie and her husband John Anderson, Sparks, Nevada; two sisters, Bertie Thompson and Vera Jones, both of Lenora, Kansas; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank, two daughters Doris Eileen and Elva Loine, two sons Robert and Frank, two sisters, Martha Edgington and Sarah Williams. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
COCHRAN, Clora Jane (Miller) Clora Jane Miller was born at Bloomington, Illinois, October 12, 1851, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida D. Wallace, Hill City, Kansas, December 6, 1931 at the age of 80 years, 1 month, 24 days. She was united in marriage to Newton I. Jones, and to this union was born a daughter, Mrs. Ida D. Wallace. Later in life she was married to Jacob B. Cochran, on November 13, 1879, at Marengo, Iowa. To this union eight children were born: Mrs. Clora A. Osman, Burlington, Colorado; Jacob M. Cochran, Norton, Kansas; Ky Cochran, Palco, Kansas; Mark E. Walker, Lake, Michigan; Daisy V. Cochran, who died in infancy; Harry B. Cochran, El Dorado, Kansas; Floy D. Wallace, who preceded her in death; Frank D. Cochran, of Chetopa, Kansas. There are 48 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and four brothers; Joseph D. Miller, Topeka, Kansas; John H. Miller, Topeka, Kansas; Lemmon M. Miller, Keota, Iowa; and Chauncy W. Miller, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. In her girlhood, Mrs. Cochran was united in with the United Brethren church, and later she joined the Christian Church and lived a faithful Christian life. She was a kind and loving mother, and was loved by all who knew her. [Source: Funeral card; submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
COCHRAN, Jerrold A. Jerrold A. Chochran was born August 31, 1934 in Graham County, KS to Arthur and Lois (Kaufman) Cochran. He passsed away Saturdy, September 15, 2007, at his home in WaKeeney, at the age of 73. Jerrold served in the United States Army from April 23, 1953 to April 12, 1955. On November 8, 1956, he was united in marriage to Wilma Pauline Deines. A son and two daughters were born to this union. Wilma passed away February 5, 1998. On December 9, 2000, Jerrald married Patricia A. Hands. Jerrold was a dedicated truck driver for most of his life, retiring from PSI in 1998. After retiring he drove for Northwest KS Transportation. He was a member of the Church of God, Randall Reid VFW #3449, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3774, all in WaKeeney. Jerrold loved to hunt, fish, buy and sell antiques and attend auctions and stock car raises. Survivors include his wife, Partricia, of the home; a son, Tony Cochran, and wife, Melissa, of Imperial, NE; two daughters, Tammy Colby, and husband, Tom of Kanorado, and Tonya Williams and husband, Rick, of Goodland; two brothers, Leon and wife, Rita of Bloomfield, NM, and Ron Cochran and wife, Sandy, of Aztec, NM; two sisters, Royaln Erickson of WaKeeney and Betty Jo Pennington of Farmington, NM; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson; a stepson, Scott Spena; a stepdaughter, Brenda Newcomer, and husband, Steve, all of WaKeeney; and five step-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, Art and Lois Cochran; a brother, Howard Cochran; and a sister, Verna Lee Loomis. Graveside services for Jerrold will be held at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney on Friday, September 21, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Troy Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Southwind Hospice in Pratt or Walk-Athon for Health in WaKeeney and can be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672 [Source: The Hill City Times (Hill City, Kansas), 19 September 2007.]
COVALT, Betty Lou A bud that the Gardener gave us A pre and lovely child, He gave her in our keeping To cherish undefiled. But just as it was opening, To the glory of the day, Down came the Heavenly Gardener And took our flower away. Betty Lou, daughter of William and Myrtle Covalt of Morland was born November 18, 1930 near Morland and passed away June 20, 1935 at the Norton Hospital after an illness of only a few days. She was the youngest daughter of a family of ten children and during her short life of less than 5 years she won the love and admiration of all whose pleasure it was to know her. That sweet happy face and loving smile will long be remembered and we know the Angles [sic] in Heaven are rejoicing for the addition to the childrens chorus up there. She leaves to mourn her passing her father and mother, five sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Ruth Kennedy of Pueblo, Colorado, Pauline, Wilma Esther, and Deepha; Roy, Wehrle, Charles and Verlan all of the home. Her grandmother, Mrs. Swisher of Morland and many other relatives and friends. Those who knew her best loved her most. No stain was on her little heart, Sin had not entered there; And innocence slept sweetly on That pail white brow so fair. She was too pure for this cold earth, Too beautiful to stay And so God's holy angel bore Our darling one away. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church in Morland Saturday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Dick had charge of the service. The choir composed of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Hunsick-- [remainder of obituary missing]. Note: Burial was in the Morland Cemetery. [Source: The Morland Monitor, (Morland, Kansas), 27 June 1935. Submitted by Jan Beecher.]
COVALT, Samuel B. Sammie Covalt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Covalt, died on the 22nd inst. he has been sick with the fever for sometime. the funeral took place on the 23rd. He was buried at Turnerville cemetery [Brush Creek Cemetery]. [Source: Transcript from Hill City Democrat (Hill City, Kansas), 24 January 1889; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
CUMMINGS, Elizabeth Miss Elizabeth Cummings, daughter of William and Sarah Cummings, died suddenly of heart failure, superinduced by lung trouble at Wakeeney Apr. 26, in the 33d year of her age. She was well known as one of our foremost teachers, was a member of the U. P. Church and was highly esteemed and respected by many friends. Rev. Beckhart preached the funeral sermon at the house on Tuesday, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Turner's grove on Brush Creek, attended by a large gathering of friends and acquaintances. [Source: Transcript from Hill City Reveille (Hill City, Kansas), 1 May 1891; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
DARROW, Dorathy Irene Died - Dorothy Irene Darrow was born February 14, 1911 and died July 2, 1911 at Mount Ida, Kansas. She was the infant daughter of Clyde and Eunice Darrow. The remains were brought home and interred in the Brush Creek cemetery. [Source: Transcript from unknown newspaper, 13 July 1911; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.] The baby girl of Clyde Darrow was buried Tuesday afternoon in the home cemetery. The body was brought from Mount Ida, Kansas Monday night and the following afternoon at 4 o'clock Rev. Earley conducted the funeral services. Mrs. Darrow is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Knouf. [Source: Transcript from unknown newspaper, 6 July 1911; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
DAVIS, Amelia Elizabeth "Mollie" (Haferland) Amelia (Mollie) Elizabeth Davis, daughter of William Haferland and Amelia Feuer Haferland, was born March 15, 1904 in Graham County, 12 miles south of Lenora, and died November 24 at the Sheridan County Hospital in Hoxie. Her age was 69 years, 8 months and 9 days. Mollie and her family moved to Lenora when she was 6 years old. She attended the Lenora grade and high schools. After finishing her schooling, she taught several successful school years at District 55, Achilles, Kansas and at the Lenora Grade School. She was married to Charles Davis on August 16, 1934 at St. Joseph, Missouri and they have made their home at Studley, Kansas all these years. Mollie became a member of the Congregational church at Lenora, Kansas at an early age and transferred her membership to the United Methodist Chruch at Studley when she moved there to make her home. She was pianist of her church all these years. She became a member of the Order of the Easter Star in 1946 and was organist for that order for 21 years. One of her joys in life was in helping and serving others. Many in the community will remember her as their music teacher. Art was another one of her enjoyable talents, as well as her love for her home, flowers and garden. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends in the community, as she was always ready to help whenever there was a need. She is survived by her husband, Charles of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Barrick, Norton, Kansas; Mrs. Anna Burges and her husband, Cliff, of Lenora, Kansas; and Mrs. Theresa Farber of Hoxie, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Goldie Haferland of Lenora, Kansas; other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Day; and 2 brothers, an infant brother, Frank W. Haferland; and Karl F. Haferland. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, November 27, 1973 at 2:00 P.M. at the Morland United Methodist Church with Rev. Delbert L. Honn and Rev. James Graves officiating. Mrs. Fred Keith was the organist and Mr. Robert Rath was soloist for the song "Precious Jesus, Hold my Hand," and the congregation sang "How Great Thou Art." Casketbearers were Jan Bretz, John Lewis, Dennis Bretz, Dick Davis, Clarence Jones and Howard Heskett. Honorary casketbearers were Harry Madden, Norman Twell, John Pratt, Wade Thompson, Milford Irwin and Duane Hedge. Mollie's final resting place was the Studley Cemetery. Arrangements were by Mickey Funeral Home, Hoxie. Some relatives attending the services were Mrs. Ida Schropp, Elsie Currier,Dr. and MRs. W. L. Pratt, Leavenworth; Phillis Herzog, Kansas City, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engels, Greeley, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Don Pratt, Hays; Dr. and Mrs. George Davis, Ellsworth; Mrs. Stanley Mollhaen, Loraine; Henry Pratt, Kansas City, Missouri; Eva Hoyt, Denver, Colorado; Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Spencer, Scott City; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ramsey, Scott City; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schmied, Hartford; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zohner, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zohner, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zohner, Penokee. Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks for all the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our dear one, Mollie. The prayers, flowers, and cards were deeply appreciated. Also, thanks to the ladies of Studley and Morland for the food, the diner, and for the use of the Morland Community Hall. God bless you all. Charles Davis and his relatives and the family of Mollie Davis. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
DAVIS, Paul Edward "Eddie" Paul Edward "Eddie" Davis, 67, Hill City, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 24, 1942, in Omaha, Neb., to LaVon L. and Alberta Mae (Bratton) Davis. He was a laborer. Survivors include his mother, Hill City; two sisters, Scharlene J. Smith and Hazel A. Edwards, both of Great Bend; and a brother, Kenneth E. Davis, California. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mount Olive Cemetery, rural Bogue. There is no visitation. Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City, is in charge of arrangements. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 17 February 2009.]
DEINES, Norma Lea Funeral card of Norma Lea Deines Born: August 4, 1921 at Morland, Kansas Departed this life: July 12, 1990 at Hill City, Kansas Services: Spencer Chapel, Monday 10:30 a.m., July 16, 1990 Clergyman: Pastor Phil Ramer Interment: Memorial Lawn Cemetery Music: Mr. Ronald Radcliff, Soloist; Verna Jean Radcliffe, Accompanist Casket bearers: Eugene David, Calvin Beckman, Jerry Workman, Gene Triplett, Dick Deines, Carrol Grant [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
DENIO, Rosa (McGuire) Rosa McGuire Denio died Sunday, October 3 at the Hadley Memorial Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born October 19, 1911 it Morland, Kansas, the second child of Charles McGuire, deceased, and Alice P. McGuire. She was married to Melvin Denio on March 11, 1944. They have made their home in Hill City since then. Rosa is survived by her husband, Melvin, and her mother of Hill City; by three brothers, Paul McGuire of Goodland; Willis McGuire of Loomis, Nebraska; and Eldred McGwire of Hill City and their wives, and by one sister Fannie Graham, and her husband of Hutchinson. Her father preceded her in death in 1947. Rosa was a former Kansas teacher, teaching 11 years in the rule schools of Graham County. She also served two years as county superintendent of schools of Graham County. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
DREILING, Julia Ann (Wagner) Julia Dreiling, 89, Penokee, passed away Tuesday, July 27, at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, at the St. Anthony's Church in St. Peter with Father Urban O. Iffert officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery. Rosary was at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Spencer Chapel, Hill City. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Donald (Lidwina) Massey, Emporia; Mrs. Pete (Clara) Stefan, Garden City; Mrs. Bennie (Albina) Rome, Aurora, Colo.; Mrs. Everett (Helen) Balster, Derby, Colo.; two sons: Alex, Hutchinson; Elmer, Penokee; 26 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one sister, Magdalena Halter, Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 5 August 1976. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.