E-G Obituaries - Graham County Kansas Trails

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EMMONS, Cordie (Cain) Cordie Emmons, daughter of Jobe and Mary Brown Cain was born November 7, 1890 and passed away at Hays Hadley Hospital August 9, 1976 at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 2 days. Cordie grew to womanhood in the Lenora area and attended Rural Graham County Grade School. On August 20, 1913 in Hill City, Cordie and George Arthur Emmons were united in marriage. The couple farmed in Morland area until 1946 and then moved to Lenora. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of New Almelo, Polly Anna Club, and always enjoyed sewing as a hobby. Cordie was always happy and a pleasant one to be around. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Reva and Clarence Linden of WaKeeney, Opal and John Clarke of Boca Raton, Florida; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Emmons, Mrs. Fred Emmons, Mrs. Earl Personnett, and Mrs. Robert Helmadollar, all of Lenora, Mrs. Purl Cain of Vici, Oklahoma, Mrs. Milo Cain of North Carolina, and Mrs. Ina Waggoner of the Dawson Place in Hill City; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three brothers, Cile, Purl and Milo. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records; submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
EMMONS, Frederick Lafayette Fred Emmons was born February 25, 1892, in a dugout on the Emmons Homestead north of Morland, Kansas, the son of George and Ida Emmons, and one of twelve children. He grew up on the family farm and attended the country school nearby. He was married to Lucina Trosper in 1916, and three sons were born of this marriage; Alvin, Perry and Fred Junior. Throughout the years Fred was a rancher, railroad man and farmer in Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas, spending many of these years in Graham County. On the 12th day of October, 1937, Fred was married to Lucy Mather. In recent years, Fred and Lucy have been retired and lived in Lenora, Kansas. Survivors include his wife Lucy of the home; two sons, Perry and wife Esther of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Fred Junior and wife, Beulah, of Arvada, Colorado; three step-daughters, Rose Williams of Hemet, California, Gwen Passmore, Olton, Texas and Velma Lou Courson, Detroit, Michigan; a brother, Charlie and wife Erma; sisters Winnie and husband, Earl Personett; Ina Waggoner and Leatha and husband Robert Helmadoller; a numer of beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary printed inside funeral card. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
EVANS, Mary Delila (McDowell) Mary Delila McDowell, daughter of William and Ellen McDowell, was born near Waterloo, Iowa, February 10th, 1869, and departed this life at her home five miles north of Penokee, Kansas, on August 24, 1941 at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 14 days. She moved with her parents to Mitchell county, Kansas, at the age of 6 years. Later, when she was 12 years old, she moved with them to Graham county where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to Thomas Harvey Evans, October 11th, 1888, at Gettysburg, Kansas. She and her husband moved to their homestead north of Penokee where she resided until the time of her death. To this union were born 10 children, five of whom preceded her in death: four dying in infancy and one, Mrs. Dora Moore, who died at Morland, Kansas, March 14th, 1917. Her husband also preceded her in death on June 23rd, 1935. She leaves to mourn her departure five children; Ova, of Hill City, Arley and Alvah of Penokee; Alice Heath of Morland; Clara Super of Hill City; two brothers, Joe McDowell of Wamsutter, Wyoming and Sam McDowell of Morland. Also 11 grandchildren and other relatives and many wahm [sic] friends in the community where she has lived so long. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. O. Dean Warden, of Morland were held at the Penokee Church on Tuesday, August 26th, and interment made in the Rock Creek cemetery beside her husband and departed children. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jan Beecher.]
EVANS, Thomas Harvey Thomas Harvey Evans, son of Harvey and Lida Evans was born at Evansville, Indiana February 8th, 1863 and departed this life at his farm home, five miles north of Penokee, Kansas, June 23rd 1935 at the age of 72 years 4 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Delila McDowell, October, 11th. 1888. To this union were born ten children; five preceeding him in death, four dying in infancy and one, Mrs. Dora Moore, of Morland, Kansas, who died March 14th. 1917. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and five children; Ova of Hill City, Arley and Alvah of Penokee, Alice Heath of Morland and Clara Super of Hill City; also three brothers and two sisters and other relatives and a wide circle of friends. Mr. Evans came to Cloud county when only a small boy and lived there until he had grown to manhood. He came to Graham county in 1884 and settled on a homestead five miles north of Penokee. There he resided until the time of his death. By thrift and close application to his duties he prospered and became on of the leading landowners of the county. He was a kind husband and father and a loyal friend and neighbor, ready to help when anyone was in need. He will be greatly missed in the community where he has lived since the pioneer days. Funeral services were held in the Penokee Church and the body was laid to rest in the Rock Creek cemetery beside his departed children. [Source: The Morland Monitor, (Morland, Kansas), 27 June 1935. Submitted by Jan Beecher.]
FARR, Susan Wood (Sheil) Susan Wood Sheil was born September 5, 1883 at Atchison, Kansas and departed this life at Hays, Kansas on February 25, 1970 at the age of 86 years and 5 months. She went to Scotland with her parents at the age of 3 and returned to Osborne, Kansas at age 18. She was united in marriage to Henry B. Farr on April 21, 1909 at Osborne, Kansas. One son, William, was born to this union. They lived on a farm near Osborne for 8 years, then moved to a farm north of Morland where they resided until 1954 when they retired and moved to Lenora, Kansas. In 1967 they both moved to Dawson Place in Hill City where they have since resided. She leaves in passing her devoted husband, Henry; one son, Bill, and his wife, Thelma; 1 brother, Robert Shiel of Canal Winchester, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She joined the Episcopal church in Scotland at an early age and retained her membership there. She was a 48-year member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Card of Thanks We wish to thank all our friends for their sympathy and acts of kindness in the death of our wife and mother. Henry B. Farr Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farr and Family. [Source: The Hill City Times (Hill City, Kansas), 5 March 1970, contained within scrapbook kept by Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.
FOX, Barbara Ann (Keith) Barbara Ann Keith Barbara Ann Keith, daughter of Aleck and Charlotte Keith was born 4 miles Southwest of Penokee, Kansas, on January 28, 1884; departed this life on July 6, 1964 at her home near Morland at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 8 days. Her daughter, Mrs. Mary Sanger, was with her at the time of passing. Her parents immigrated from Wick, Scotland, and came directly to Nebraska , where they resided for short period of time. In 1876 they moved to Penokee, Kansas, where they homesteaded. She was united marriage to Elmer Earl Fox on May 22, 1907. To this union was born five daughters -- Mrs. Mary Sanger, Morland, Kansas; Mrs. Charlotte Galloup, Glen Falls , New York; Mrs. Oakie Shoemaker, Lenora, Kansas; Mrs. Wilma Teel, Morland, Kansas; and Mrs. Laura Kemper, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mrs. Fox was proceeded in death by her husband on July 13, 1963, and one brother, Jim Keith, October 26, 1953. She leaves to mourn her passing: Five daughters; one sister, Mary Graham, Hutchinson, Kansas; one brother, William Keith, Penokee, Kansas; five sons in law; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Fox united with the First Presbyterian Church, Hill city, Kansas, on July 26, 1942, where she remained a faithful member until the time for death. She was ordained a ruling elder in this church on January 13, 1957. She was a faithful wife, and the loving and devoted mother who always have interest and welfare of her family at heart. Mrs. Fox was a kind and sympathetic neighbor , who was ever ready to come to the age of those in need of help. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Note: Burial was in Morland Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
FOX, Elmer Earl Elmer Earl Fox, eldest child has Enoch and Rebecca Fox, was born September 30, 1879, in La Porte City, Iowa, and departed this life on July 13, 1963, at the Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie, Kansas, at the age of 83 Years, 9 months, and 17 days. In March, 18, he moved Gettysburg, Kansas, with his parents by covered wagon in mules. They lived there a short time until a house was built on their homestead 2 miles east and 3 miles north of Morland, Kansas, where he spent his boyhood. He attended the country schools in this locality and received a diploma to teach school, but he preferred farming and livestock, so he became a farmer and stockman in Graham County. On May 22, 1907, Mr. Fox was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Keith in Hill city, Kansas. And to this union were born of five daughters -- Mary Sanger, Morland, Kansas; Charlotte Galloup, Glens Falls, New York; Oakie Shoemaker, Lenora, Kansas; Wilma Teel, Morland, Kansas; and Laura Kemper, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Fox helped organize the Farm Bureau in Graham County, and was very active in Soil Conservation work. For years, he was president of the Farmers Union in Morland. He served on grade and high school boards, and held offices in the local banks. He retired from farming and active life, about 20 years ago to pursue his hobby of fishing, until his health failed him. He lived a useful and active life and was a kind and loving husband and father, and will long be remembered for his honesty and integrity. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Myrtle Keith, and leaves to mourn his passing; his wife, his five daughters, his five sons-in-law, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister, Katie Goddard, Morland, and a host of relatives and friends. Note: Burial was in Morland Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
FOX, Rebecca Jane (King) Mrs. Rebecca Fox She accepted the responsibility of rearing children without a home. To them she gave all motherly traits of patience and understanding. Her hand was never weary and her steps never failing in caring and administering to loved ones. Grandma's hobbies were fishing, crocheting rugs and making quilts. Many of these lovely rugs grace the homes of her loved ones. She numbered her friends in all walks of life and the woman never lived who priced her friends more than Grandma Fox. Her kindness to everybody will long linger as fragrant memory in the homes of the community which her presence brightened. She leaves to mourn her passing, one son Elmer, and daughter, Katie of Morland, Kansas; one brother, Roy King, and sister Lou Miles of La Porte, Iowa, one sister Nettie Akins of Waterloo, Iowa. Eleven grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. She departed this life February 14, 1959 in the Graham County Hospital. We welcome with a sense of gratitude the words of Christ "Well done thy good faithful servant. Enter now into the joy of the Lord." Mrs. Rebecca King Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John King, a pioneer mother of Graham County, was the oldest of 14 children. She was born in Black Hawk County, Iowa, March 27, 1859. She was united in marriage to Enoch Fox July 5, 1878. In the month of November of that year they started for Kansas in a covered wagon drawn by a team of mules, along with 12 others in a caravan. They came to Kansas taking a homestead in Graham County. Three children blessed their home. One son, Elmer Fox, and two daughters, Katie Goddard and Myrtle Keith. Myrtle preceded her in death in 1941. Mr. Fox was in failing health for several years. While they were visiting in Iowa he suffered a stroke and passed away November 28, 1919. After her husband's death, Mrs. Fox moved to Morland where she resided until failing health made it necessary to make her home with her children. Her daughter Kate and son Elmer, also her daughter-in-law Barbara deserve tribute for the care they gave their good mother. Grandma Fox was raised in the Seven Day Advent Faith. Later she was baptized and united with the Morland Methodist Church. She showed her faith and devotion to the Master by acts, words and deeds. Note: Burial was in Morland Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
FRANKLIN, Charles Calvin Charles Calvin Franklin was born near Unionville, Mo., on February 24th, 1860, and passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. John McCoy, near Penokee, Kansas, February 28, 1941, at the age of 81 years and four days. He came to Clay county, Kansas, about the year 1877 and later, about 1884, he came to Graham county and homesteaded in the south part of the county. He was united in marriage to Josephine Key on June 27, 1890. They continue to live in south Graham for several years the later moved to a farm north of Morland, Kansas, where he lived until his health failed. He then sold his farm and moved to Studley, Kansas, where he made his home until the time of his death. Although he was bedfast for several weeks prior to his death he never complained in board is suffering patiently, and he seemed to appreciate whatever was done for him. He always enjoy visiting with friends who call to see him, and greeted everyone with a smile. His sister, Mrs. McCoy, was with him constantly till the last and did much to comfort him. Mr. Franklin was of a cheerful disposition and his friends were numbered by the people who knew him. He loved little children and took great pleasure in their company. He was an industrious man of excellent habits. He will be greatly missed in the communities where he had so long made his home. For many years he was a faithful member of the Masonic lodge. He was preceded in death by his adopted son Audra, who died in camp Funston in October, 1918. He is survived by his wife, one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren; also two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Ada McCoy of Penokee, Mrs. Mary Cullum and Winfield Franklin of New Castle, Wyoming, and George Franklin of Denver, Colorado; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and a large host of friends. Funeral services were held in the Studley church Sunday, March 2, conducted by R. A. Collins and that Masonic Lodge and interment was made in the Studley cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many kind friends and neighbors for the help in sympathy and the sickness and death of our husband and brother; also for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. C. C. Franklin; Mr. and Mrs. John McCoy and family. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
FULLEN, Leatha Luella (Goodrow) Leatha Luella Fullen was born to Edward and Alvina Hisey Goodrow November 1, 1903 in Hill City, Kansas. She died at the Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Oregon on February 4, 1972. She had been a resident of Yachats, Oregon for the past three years moving there from Klamath Falls, Oregon. Survivors include her husband, Ernest; a son, Elmer, of Federal Way, Washington; a daughter, Mrs. Anita Marie Burrnett of Pleasanton, California; three brothers, Larnal Goodrow of Agate, Colorado, Jimmy Goodrow of Wheatridge, Colorado, and William Goodrow of Denver, Colorado; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Griffey of Idleyld Park, Oregon, Mrs. Tina Ruth Herman of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and Leta Mae of Wheatridge, Colorado; and four grandchildren. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GIBSON, Mabel (Wells) Mabel Gibson, daughter of Arthru Lewis and Henrietta Fetterolf Wells, was born October 22, 1907 in Rooks County, Kansas and passed away at the Logan Manor in Logan, Kansas on September 5, 1990 at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 13 days. She grew to womanhood in Lenora, Kansas, attended and graduated from the Lenora Grade and High schools and then went on to teach rural school in the Lenora area for two years. On August 15, 1927 Mabel and Carl B. Gibson were united in marriage. Mr. Gibson passed away on December 29, 1968. She was a member of the United Parish Church in Lenora and the O.E.S. Survivors include her children, Joyce and her husband Carl Scott, St. Mary's, Kansas; George Gibson, Lenora, Kansas and Jeanine Haflich, Citrus Heights, California; one brother, Donald Wells, Hill City, Kansas; three sisters, Velma Sargent, Cozad, Nebraska; Mildred Swisher, Denton, Kansas and Wilma Culp, Blue Riber, Oregon; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, John in infancy, one brother Arthur Wells, Jr.; two sisters, Theo Bemis and Gladys McFerrin; one grandson and one great-grandson. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary printed inside funeral card. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GODDARD, Angela May Angela May Goddard, 21, Russell, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, near Hays. She was born July 10, 1984, in Russell to David A. and Jill A. (Torr) Goddard. She graduated from Russell High School, attended Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, for her freshman year and then transferred to Fort Hays University. Survivors include her parents, Russell; a brother, Douglas Goddard, Pittsburg; a sister, Amie Goddard, Bradenton, Fla.; and maternal grandparents, Neil and Gwen Torr, Beloit. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Elmer and Darlene Goddard. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Russell; burial in Morland Cemetery, Morland. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Friday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell, KS 67665. Memorials are suggested to Living Independently in Northwest Kansas and may be sent in care of the mortuary. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 1 December 2005. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.
GODDARD, Darlene M. (Naiman) Darlene M. Goddard, 78, Stockton, died Saturday, July 9, 2005, at Hays Medical Center. She was born Feb. 20, 1927, in WaKeeney to John and Viola (Loe) Naiman. She married Elmer E. Goddard on Jan. 11, 1943, in Beaver City, Neb. He died June 23, 1957. She was a farmer-stockman and seamstress. Survivors include three sons, David Goddard, Russell, Kit Goddard, Carbondale, Colo., and George Riffel, Ness City; two daughters, Gloria Harris, Stockton, and Terrie Goddard, Salina; numerous grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City; burial in Morland City Cemetery, Morland. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Memorials are suggested to Stockton Food Bank or The Arthritis Foundation. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 11 July 2005. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GODDARD, Edward Paul Edward P. Goddard, the youngest son of George C. Goddard and Lucinda O. Earhart Goddard, was born December 8, 1886 on a farm seven miles northwest of Morland; and departed this life, Tuesday, October 27, 1970 at the Graham county hospital, Hill City, Kansas at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 19 days. When he was 13 years of age, his father passed away; but the family continued to live on the farm until 1910. They moved to Excelsior Springs, Mo., where they lived for a short time, later returning to Kansas. Ed then journeyed to Coronado, California, where he was employed for 14 months. It was here that he joined the Masonic Lodge in 1911. He later returned to Kansas. In 1915, Ed, along with his brother-in-law Ben Hill, built the garage in Morland, which was owned by the late Edward Dinkel. He was united in marriage with Katie L. Fox on December 31, 1916 near Morland, and they made their home on the Fox homestead. Later, in 1932, they built a new house on this place. In June 1959, they moved to Morland and resided there until the time of his death. To this union, four children were born: Elmer, who departed this life June 23, 1947; William and Laurel both of Penorkee, Kansas; and Alice L. Born also of Penokee, Kansas. He was very much interested in farming and livestock, and was the builder of the well known Goddard Ranch. Ed served as County Commissioner of Graham county. He was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters, and one son, Elmer. He is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at the United Methodist church, Morland, Kansas on Friday, October 30, at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Allen Musbach and Rev. Rollin Dillinger officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Grenadine Keith, organist; Bob Rath and Katherine Taber, vocalists. Selections were: "Going Down the Valley" and "No Night There." Note: Burial was in Morland Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GODDARD, George Columbus G. C. Goddard, of Allodium township, died last Sunday. He has been confined to the house for over four months with paralysis and neuraligia. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Note: Burial was in Anderson Cemetery. [Source: The People's Revielle (Hill City, Kansas), 17 January 1900. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GODDARD, Lucinda Octava (Earhart) Lucinda Earhart was born in Virginia, November 16, 1848, died at her son Edward's home near Morland, Kansas, September 19, 1918, aged 69 years, 10 months a s days. She was married to George C. Godard December 28, 1864, and to this union were born ten children, five of whom still survive her. The living children are: Wm S. of Mound City, Kansas; Mrs. Rhoda Brandel of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Amos B. of Salida, Colorado; Mrs. Hattie Hill of Morland, Kansas; and Edward P. also of Morland. The deceased has made her home with the last mentioned for the last few years. Auntie Godard, as she was affectionately called by many, came with her husband to Graham county in 1885. Mr. Godard's death occured January 14, 1900. The deceased united with the Christian Church at an early age and lived a devoted Christian life throughout. She was loving and kind to all, and was constantly trying to serve her Master in whome she trusted. She was a frithful [sic] wife and a loving mother, and outside the circle of her immediate relatives she was respected by all who knew her. She was attentive to the sick, and considerate of the poor. She made it her chief duty to be a good friend to all. She will be sadly missed. Besides her children she leaves two brothers, other relatives, and a large array of friends to mourn the departure of a good woman. Card of Thanks We wish to thank the many friends, especially Mrs. E. K. Fox and Mrs. Belle Mowery, who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our dear mother, Mrs. L. O. Goddard. We also thank you for the beautiful flowers received. Her children Note: Burial was in Anderson Cemetery. [Source: Revielle-New Era (Hill City, Kansas), 3 October 1918. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GODDARD, William Amos "Bill" William A. Goddard was born September 22, 1925 to Edward P. and Katie L. (Fox) Goddard on the Enoch and Rebecca Fox homestead north of Morland. He departed this life on August 10, 2005, as he had wished, in his own home. His early years were spent along the banks of Youngs Creek, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and horseback riding. Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and then attended Kansas State University. He married his high school sweetheart, Janice Born, on February 13, 1949 in Manhattan, Kansas, and to this union four children were born: Rick, Ron, Rebecca and Sonya. Bill and Janice settled on the homestead north of Morland and began a life of farming and cattle ranching. Bill was a lifelong member and faithful supporter of the Morland United Methodist Church. He was instrumental in the development of the cow/calf program for the church and served as co-chairman of the annual Lord's Acre Auction since its inception 42 years ago. Bill's life was marked with a dedication not only to his church, marriage and family, but also to the community at large. He spent many years on the Graham County Fair Board, was a member of the Morland Lion's Club, served as president of the Kansas Hereford Association, and especially enjoyed working with area 4-H youth. Bill is fondly remembered not only by his nine grandchildren and his nieces and nephews, but by many of their childhood friends who were always made to feel welcome in his home. They recall countless Sunday dinners, overnight slumber parties, backyard target practice, and bowls of ice cream. He was never too busy for a summer fishing trip or a winter-time toboggan ride and they all learned to play poker gathered around his coffee table. The stories of "Tork", his pet hawk, are legendary, and kept the kids sitting cross-legged and wide-eyed for many an afternoon. Always a cowboy at heart, Bill never missed an opportunity to "teach" family members, visiting friends, or even casual acquaintances to ride a horse! The bruises resulting from those efforts have healed, but the memories will last forever. He leaves to celebrate his life his wife, Janice; brother Laurel and his wife Mary; two sons, Rick and his wife Jackie, Ron and his wife Kathleen; two daughters, Becky and her husband Bob Ellis, Sonya and her husband Michael Cap; nine grandchildren: Josh Ellis and his wife Rachel, Ashley and Tadd Ellis, Lisa Williams, Jason, Jolee and Jacob Goddard, Bryce and Jessica Cap; many nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Note: Burial was in the Morland Cemetery. [Source: The Hill City Times (Hill City, Kansas), 31 August 2005. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GOFF, Frankie Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Goff, of Gettysburg township, lost a little child one day last week. Note: Burial was in Brush Creek Cemetery. [Source: Transcript from Hill City Star (Hill City, Kansas), 4 April 1889; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
GOFF, Perry Clayton Perry Clayton Goff was born July 21, 1931 at Penokee, Kansas and departed this life on December 31, 1973 at the age of 42 years and 5 months, while en route by ambulance from the Graham County Hospital, Hill City, to Hadley Memorial Hospital at Hays, Kansas. Perry was the son of Ulysses S. and Mary C. Goff. He was born and raised on the Farmstead where he resided. He attended school in Morland and Hill City, Kansas. He grew up in the faith of the Assembly of God Church. He was a member of the Hill City Elks Lodge. Perry worked as a welder most of his life for various companies in Kansas and Nebraska. He returned to his birthplace in September of 1971 and built his own a welding shop along Highway 24 all in the farm. His musical talents have been enjoyed by many people, along with his love of life, it and good humor. He was united in marriage on October 11, 1968 to Lucille Bartling at Fairbury, Nebraska. They lived at Chappell, Nebraska before moving to the farm at Penokee, Kansas. Perry was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses S. and Mary Goff, and by a brother, Miron. He is survived by his wife, Lucille of Penokee; 3 sons, Steve and Lynn of Plant City, Florida and Eugene of Hayesville, Kan; 2 daughters, Kelly and Erin of Hayesville, Ks.; 1 stepson, Randy Bartling of Fairbury, Nebraska; a sister, Beth Collins of California; a brother, David Goff of Morland; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Card of thanks We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to all the wonderful people who in so many ways expressed their sympathy during the loss of our loved one. A special thanks to doctors ready and Kobler, JoAnn Adams, Lou Erwin, Elaine Nyman and all the staff at the Graham County Hospital. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Mrs. Perry Goff Mr. and Mrs. David Goff And Family [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GOFF, Thomas Franklin T. F. Goff Sr. died at his home in Gettysburg township, on Saturday eve, Feb 6th, at 11 o'clock. Funeral services were held in Morland Monday afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by R. A. Collins, assisted by Rev. Davis. Interment was made in the Morland cemetery. The deceased was born in the state of New York, in 1828, being 86 years, 2 months and 15 days old. Mr. Goff was one of the earliest settlers in Graham county, and was one of the first merchants in Hill City, dating back 37 years ago. His store building consisted of a combination residence and business house, of the then popular material of sod. He handled everything from a needle to the popular proprietary medicines, barks and herbs. His wife preceded him in death in 1892. There were born to this union 14 children, seven of which are alive and are living in this county. The deceased was a well informed man, easy of conversation and a man of good judgement and pronounced integrity. We extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GOFF, Thomas Franklin Jr. Thomas Franklin Goff, son of Thomas and Clara Goff [sic - Emily Jane Goff] was born at Chatfield, Minnesota, August 4, 1859, and passed away in the St. Thomas hospital at Colby, Kansas on June 7, 1946, at the age of 86 years , 10 months and 3 days. He was united in marriage to Clara Emma Cole on May 18, 1876 at Chatfield, Minnesota. To this union fourteen children were born, four of them preceding him in death. The family moved to Kansas in 1884 and homesteaded near Morland, later moving to Millbrook, then to Hill City, where they lived until the home was broken four years ago by the death of his wife. He then spent one year at Morland and the last three years of this life was spent at Gem, Kansas, with his daughter, Marian. He was a faithful husband and living father and will be missed by relatives and friends. He leaves to mourn his passing, six sons and four daughters: William of San Francisco, California; Asa of Hill City; Jay of Los Angeles, California; Orange of Crieg, Colorado; Hobart of Hill City; Stephen of Los Bonas, California; Mrs. Myrtle Jenkins of Havre, Montana; Mrs, Jane Cochran of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Marion Webb of Gem; Mrs. Nellie Kohart of Penokee; and one brother, John, of California. There are 32 grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday with Miss Crown and Miss Milner in charge. Interment was made in the Hill City Cemetery. We will sadly miss you father. As you've left this world behind. And the tender care you gave us, Given with loving hands so kind. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GOODROW, Chester "Chet" Chester "Chet" Goodrow, 88, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Hays Good Samaritan Center. He was born Oct. 23, 1915, in Morland to Robert Ray and Minnie (White) Goodrow. He married Mettie Waggle on Sept. 8, 1937, in Hill City. He was the original owner of Kansas Hog Co., Morland. Survivors include his wife, Hays; a son, Robert "Bob" Goodrow, Hays; three daughters, Judy Rome, Hays, Jane Goodrow, Las Vegas, and Janet Custine, Colorado Springs, Colo.; four sisters, Hilda Corning, Denver, Evelyn McClain, Hill City, Opal Davis, Studley, and Gladys Spencer, Braman, Okla.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City; burial in Morland Cemetery. No visitation is planned. Memorials are suggested to Morland United Methodist Church or Hays Good Samaritan Center. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), undated clipping. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GOODROW, Rose Anna (Blazier Dickinson) Rose Anna Blazier Goodrow, daughter of Philip Ira and Isadora Desylvia Blazier, was born near Chesterfield, Macoupin County, Ill. September 24, 1869, and departed this life, October 21, 1957 at the Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie, at the age of 88 years and 21 days. At the age of nine years, she moved with her parents to Pawnee City, Nebr., in a covered wagon in 1878. On Feb. 5, 1885 she was united in marriage to Charles Edwin Dickinson at Maywood, Nebr. They were united with the Methodist church, and were faithful Christians. To this union were born four sons and two daughters. One daughter, Helen, died in infancy. In 1891 they moved near Lucas, where they resided until 1907. From there they moved near Woodston where Mr. Dickinson passed away March 15, 1910. She and her family moved to Morland where she purchased a hotel which kept she and her family very busy. She and Moses Goodrow were married Jan. 21, 1921. He passed away in September, 1941. The past 15 years she has lived in her little home on the farm of her daughter, Hazel and husband. She was a very industrious lady, always busy caring for her flowers, and her hobby the last few years was crocheting pretty rugs. She leaves to mourn four sons: Charles M. Dickinson of Smithton, Mo.; Joe D. Dickinson of Ansemo, Neb.; William A. Dickinson of Burlington, Colo.; Lewis I. Dickinson of Portland, Ore.; one daughter, Hazel E. Schroeder of Hoxie; two stepsons Ray and Will Goodrow, a brother, George E. Blazier of Rago; eight grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren, many nieces and nephews and friends. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GRAHAM, Claudene We are grieved to announce the death of little Claudene, the infant daughter of G. W. Graham and wife, March 7, at 6 p. m., of pneumonia. Rev. Ben Hill conducted the funeral service and interment was made in the Rock Creek cemetery. The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of this community. [Source: The People's Reveille, (Hill City, Kansas), 12 March 1908. Submitted by Jan Beecher.]
GRAHAM, Forrest Forrest F. Graham was born in Graham County, Kansas, July 13, 1911 and died June 3, 1932 at 12:10 a. m., age 21 years, 10 months and 21 days. Forrest was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham of Morland, Kansas. Forrest had suffered with diabetes for a number of years and not being of a complaining disposition few knew of his sufferings. This disease robbed hm of his vitality and the strength that he needed to combat other diseases. Poison got into his blood stream and caused his death, in spite of all that the doctors medical aid and the most tender care of his loved ones could do. He passed away Friday morning at 12:10 a. m. Forrest was of a quiet disposition and never caused his parents any trouble. He was obedient and well behaved, and shows rather to be at home with his parents than to be running here and there. Forrest graduated from the Morland High School with the Class of 1930 and is the second boy of his class to pass to the great beyond He went forward and was converted during the revival meeting in the Christian Church at Hill city, Kansas in the Fall of 1927. He leaves to mourn his death, his father and mother, two brothers, Harold and Laverne, two sisters, LaVauhn and Ila Jean. Wrestle a younger brother preceded him in death but a few months, having died of pneumonia on February 17, last. The heart felt sympathy, of the entire community is with this heartbroken family over the loss of these two children in such a short time. We loved him dearly As only loved ones do, But now he's gone to Heaven, His days with us were few. Jesus love to more than we And called him home to Heaven, Where peace, and joy, and comfort, And eternal rest are given Note: Burial was in Hill City Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
GRAHAM, Pearl It is with sadness that we chronicle the death of little Pearl Graham, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Graham, which occurred July 6. She was 6 years, 11 months, and 21 days old. This is the second death in their family within a little more than a year. Funeral services were conducted by REv. Earley and the reamins laid to rest Wednesday in teh Rock Creek cemetery. Rev. Earley's text was "She is not dead but sleepeth." The bereaved father and mother and brothers and sisters have the sympathy of all. [Source: The People's Reveille, (Hill City, Kansas), 17 July 1909. Submitted by Jan Beecher.]
GREEN, Infant An infant child of Mrs. Green was buried at Turnerville cemetery [Brush Creek] Thursday of last week. [Source: Transcript from Hill City Sun (Hill City, Kansas), 10 January 1889; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]