MONTGOMERY, CHARLENE PEARL (JONES)
Charlene P. Montgomery, 47, died Friday April 26,
1991 as the result of a tornado. She was born September 21, 1948 at Neal to Doyle Jones and Olive Hamilton Jones.
She was a group leader at Beech Aircraft in Wichita.
Survivors include two daughters, Terri Montgomery Kastner of Columbus, Ga., and Keri Lynn Montgomery of Wichita;
two brothers, Marion Jones of Topeka and Herrold Jones of Toronto; mother and stepfather Olive and Glen Hardesty
of Neal.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 1991 at the Downing & Lahey Mortuary in Wichita. Graveside
services will be at 1 p.m. at Neal Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in her name for her daughter, Keri, with Beechcraft Employees Credit Union. Contributions
may be sent to the funeral home or the credit union at 9555 Corporate Hills Dr., Wichita 67207. (Published in the
Eureka Herald, May 2, 1991, submitted by Glenn Barrier)
JOY, WARREN
Warren Joy, 61, of Joplin; Mo., a former resident
of Eureka, died July 12 at K. U. Medical Center, Kansas City.
The son of Rose and Andrew Joy, he was born December 27, 1903 at Herman, Neb. On December 24; 1935 he was married
to Lela Brayfield in Eureka. He was the distributor for D-X Oil Company in Eureka for 38 years and moved to Joplin
six years ago.
Mr. Joy was a member of the First Christian Church and a Deacon Emeritus of that church.
Survivors include his widow, Lela of the home; one daughter, Sue Youngland of El Dorado; one son, Norman, of rural
Eureka; four grandchildren, Danny and Jackie Youngland and Tracy Lee and Debra Sue Joy; one daughter-in-law: one
son-in-law; three brothers, Dave of Silva, Mo., Victor of Eureka, and Clinton (Bud) of Wichita; three sisters,
Hertha Wakefield of Clubb, Mo., Grace Worrick of Piedmont, Mo. and Rosie Worrick of Silva, Mo.; and several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ted.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend B. F. Schaechtele. Wednesday, July 14 at 10 a.m. in Campbell Funeral
Home. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. (Published in the Eureka Herald July 1971, submitted by Glenn Barrier)
VEST, GEORGIA ELIZABETH
(BISHOP)
Georgia Elizabeth Vest died at her borne at her
home at 409 W. Second in Eureka on June 19, 1984. She was 83.
Mrs. Vest was born November 20, 1900 in Warsaw, Mo., the daughter of William Henry and Betty Elizabeth Staten Bishop.
She came to the Greenwood County area in 1920 and married William Otice Vest on October 12, 1920, in Ensign. He
died September 27, 1982.
Mrs. Vest was a long-time employee of Flint Hills Feed and Supply.
Survivors are a daughter, Nina Nadine Gardner, Doyline, La.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren;
and a sister, Fern Johnson, Covina, Calif. Mrs. Vest was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, in
addition to her husband.
The funeral service was held at Campbell Funeral Home the afternoon of June 21, 1984. Dr. Gilbert Daniel, pastor
of the Christian and Congregational Church, officiated. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. (Published in the
Eureka Herald 6-22-1984, submitted by Glenn Barrier)
VEST, WILLIAM OTICE
William Otice Vest, 81, 409 W. Second, Eureka,
died September 27, 1982 at Greenwood County Hospital. He was born in Wheathnd, Mo. on September 11, 1901, and was
the son of William and Dosha Staton Vest.
On October 9, 1920, Vest married Georgia Elizabeth Bishop in Dodge City. They. moved here in 1924.
Vest was a farmer.
Vest is survived by his wife, Georgia; a daughter, Nina Gardner, Shreveport, La.; and three ‘grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
The funeral service was to have been held Wednesday morning of this week at Campbell Funeral Home, with Dr. Gilbert
Daniel of the Christian and Congregational Church officiating. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. (Published
in the Eureka Herald 9-30-1982, submitted by Glenn Barrier)
DAY, VEDA JANE
Veda Jane Day, the daughter of Charles Reed and
Dora Belle Mullinax Day, was horn Juno 23,1002 southeast of Eureka and passed away September 12, 1975 at the Methodist
Hospital in Omaha Neb.
Veda had lived in the Eureka area her entire life. She had been staying with her brother, Melvin, in Fremont, Neb.
prior to her death. She was a teacher, and I had started teaching in the rural schools around Eureka in 1921. In
1928 she began teaching school in Eureka. and continued to teach here until 1969 when she retired
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Eureka, a member of the Greenwood County Unit of Retired Teachers
and of the Delta Kappa Lamma Society.
Survivors include two brothers, Melvin of Fremont, Neb. and Orvis Day of Wichita; and one sister Mrs. Frankie Ayling
of Arkansas City. Preceding her in death were her parents, one brother Felden, and a sister, Legora.
Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Home, Eureka, September 16. The Rev. Robert F. Schaechtele was
officiating clergyman. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. (Published in the Eureka Herald, September 1975, submitted
by Glenn Barrier)
DIXON, GRACE SARAH
Grace S. Dixon Longtime Eureka schoolteacher
Grace S. Dixon died Friday, April 4, 1986 at Greenwood County Hospital. She was 83.
Miss Dixon worked in the elementary schools here for 50 years, first as a teacher and later as a principal. She
retired in 1971 as the principal of Random Elementary School and May 2 of that year was honored by the community
on what was observed as Grace Dixon Day. At a special program at Eureka High School, a program attended by more
than 600 people, the soon-to-retire educator received several awards and heard her life story retold through a
skit.
The daughter of Thomas and Sarah Boeliner Dixon, Miss Dixon was born July 11, 1902 in Leon. She attended the Quito
grade school and graduated from Leon High School. She continued her education at the University of Northern Colorado
in Greeley, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree and later a Master of Arts degree.
Miss Dixon was active in the community and was a member of several professional organizations, including the National
Education Association, the Kansas chapter of the N.E.A., the Greenwood and Elk County Retired Teachers Association,
Delta Kappa Gamma, Chapter FR of the P.E.O., and the Entre Nous Study Club. She also belonged to Little Walnut
Chapter No. 362 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Leon.
Miss Dixon attended Christ Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a brother, Charles T. Dixon, Leon; a sister, Nellie Bacon, Glendale, Calif.; a longtime friend,
Erma Peterson, Eureka; five nephews, Frank Strait, El Dorado, John Coleman, Kansas City, Mo., Tom Dixon, Leon,
Robert Dixon, Tucson, Ariz., and Charles R. Dixon, Leon; and six nieces, Frances Brown, Wichita, Alice Findley,
La Crescenta. Calif., Joan Stroda, Hope, Dorthea Osborne, El Dorado, Carolyn Mickel, Chicago, Ill., and Margaret
Ann Campbell, Fargo, ND.
The funeral service was held the afternoon of Monday, April 7, 1986 at Campbell Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Carey,
pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment was in Quito Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the Grace Dixon Scholarship Fund. Contributions can be left at the funeral home.
(Published in the Eureka Herald, April 1986, submitted by Glenn Barrier)
LEWIS, DONALD ALLEN
Donald A. Lewis, 24, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Brownie Lewis, was killed in Quang Tri, Vietnam on Friday, August 26.
A 1960 graduate of Eureka High School, Lewis joined the U. S. Marines in 1960 and had been in Vietnam since November
1965. Hew was married to Esther Gee in 1963. Mrs. Lewis and daughter, Jane Elaine, 2 ½, reside in Eureka.
Other survivors include four brothers, Robert E. of North Carolina, James E. and T. Michael of Alaska and Patrick
of Washington; one sister, Mrs. Phyllis Fleming of North Carolina.
Funeral services will be announced by the Baird-Campbell Chapel upon notification of definite military arrangements.
(Eureka Herald, August 1966, submitted by Glenn Barrier)
ST. CLAIR, NELLIE
MARGARET
A simple, 14-word obituary deep inside the Wichita
Eagle reported the death of a well-known Eurekan last weekend.
Nellie St. Clair, 86 who was a retired nanny and housekeeper, died last Friday morning at the Greenwood County
Hospital after a short illness.
On July 27, a front page story in the Pioneer-Post described Miss St. Clair and her life.
During that interview with PioneerPost feature
writer Bambi Brinton, Miss St. Clair indicated she had delivered 511 babies, including 30 without the aid of a
doctor.
She lived in or near Eureka all of her life.
She was born May 8 1890, on a farm near Eureka.
The daughter or Ed and Lizzie Hornish, she provided care for expectant mothers and, after bath, cared for their
babies.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Eureka and had been a charter member of the American Legion
Auxiliary at Eureka.
NELLIE ST. CLAIR
Nellie Margaret St. Clair, daughter of Ed and Lizzie Hornish St. Clair, was born May 8, 1890 on a farm near Eureka
and had lived in or near Eureka all of her life. She died Friday, August 13, at the Greenwood County Hospital,
after a short illness.
For almost 30 years she provided care for expectant mothers and helped care for over 500 babies born in her home.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary. The
past few years she busied herself making quilts.
She was preceded in death by her psrents and three brothers. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Home, Monday, August 16, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
The Rev. Robert F. Sdhaechtele was the officiating clergyman. (Eureka Herald, August 1976, submitted by Glenn Barrier)
LEWIS, EDRA LEO (McARRON)
Edra Leo McArron was born in Long Lane, Missouri,
April 10, 1908. Her parents, who preceded her in death, were Mae Bennett McArron and Fred McArron. She had four
sisters: June Cramer of Topeka; Pearl Shephead of Pomona, California; Edyth Shephead, San Diego, California; and
Katheryn Smoot, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
She had four brothers: Rhuel, who preceded her in death Paul McArron, San Diego, California; Harley McArron, McCloud,
California; and Terence MeArron, Imperial Beach, California.
She attended school in Missouri and moved to Kansas as a young woman where she was united in marriage to “Brownie’’
Lewis. As a girl she was a member of the Baptist church.
She was active in the Rebekah lodge, was a past Noble Grand and at the time of her death held the office of Deputy.
A devoted wife and mother, she lived for her family and her home. (Published in the Eureka Herald, November 13,
1958, submitted by Glenn Barrier)
LEWIS,
WILILAM ROBERT
William Robert Clarence "Brownie" Lewis
was horn in Victoria County, Texas, June 20, 1900. He was the son of Clarence and May Lewis. He had two brothers
and one sister.
He came to Kansas in 1915 and later served in the Marine Corps in World War I. He was a member of Rebekah and Odd
Fellows lodges, and was a past Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows. He loved people and all of nature.
On May 4, 1927, he was united in marriage with Edra Leo McArron. Six children were born of the marriage: one daughter,
Phyllis Mae Hawkins, of Wichita; and five Sons, Staff Sergeant Robert Eugene Lewis, Seattle, Washington, and Lawrence
Patrick, Terrence Michael, Donald Allen and James Fred-rick of the home. Also surviving are one daughter-in-law,
Jo Ann Lewis of Seattle, and two grandsons, Chris and Scott Hawkins, of Wichita. -
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were married in Eureka and had lived in Greenwood county more than 25 years. Both worked long,
hard and cheerfully in rearing and caring for their family. (Published in the Eureka Herald, November 13, 1958,
submitted by Glenn Barrier)
BRAZIL, PHILIP JAMES
Philip Brazil Is Fatally Injured By Gun Accident
Tragedy struck Eureka Tuesday afternoon when Philip James Brazil, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brazil,
was fatally injured from accidental gun fire while on a hunting trip. The accident occurred about 1:30 p.m. and
Philip died at Greenwood County Hospital at about 4:00 p.m.
Philip and a schoolmate and friend, Clifford Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long, had been hunting south of Eureka
in the morning. The boys returned home, packed a lunch and went to Canyon hill south of town to continue their
hunting.
Clifford had a single shot, bolt action 22 caliber rifle. He had just shot at a tin can and as he threw the bolt
in after reloading, the gun discharged. It is thought the bullet hit a rock, ricocheted and struck Philip in the
head.
Clifford ran to Fall River bridge where he met a car that took him to summons a doctor and ambulance.
Philip graduated from Eureka Junior High School last spring and would have been a freshman in High School this
fall. He was a member of the Junior High School basketball team, prominent I school activities, a good student
and popular with his fellow classmen.
Funeral service was held Thursday, August 30, at the Sacred Heart church at 10:00 a.m. Rosary was recited at the
Baird Funeral Home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. (The Eureka Herald, August 30, 1956,
submitted by Glenn Barrier)
DENCHFIELD, JENNIE
BUTCHER
Denchfield, Jennie Butcher was born in Huntingtonshire,
England August 26, 1854, andin 1870 came with her parents to the United States. In 1876 she was married to Mr.
T.R. Denchfield at Kankakee, Illinois. They came to Kansas in 1879 and settled at Richmond, Franklin county where
they lived until 1883 when they came to Greenwood county and settled on a farm in Otter Creek Township. Ten years
ago they came to Eureka to make their home, and where after a period of serious Illness, Mrs. Denchfield died at
the family home in West Eureka, January 28, 1914, leaving to mourn her loss, her husband and five children; three
sons, F.H., Harry and George Denchfield, all married and living in Greenwood county, and two daughters, Misses
Bertha and Edna Denchfield, living at home. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 2 o’clock this
afternoon, conducted by Rev. F.H. Gillette. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. (Democratic Messenger, January 29, 1914,
Thursday, submitted by Judy Mayfield)
BARRIER, JOSEPH
LORENZO
Joseph Lorenzo Barrier was born October 24.1854,
Lexington, North Carolina, the son of Henry Barrier Jr. and Phrany Clodfelter Barrier.
Joseph married Eleanor Loy June 29, 1883 Greenwood County Kansas.
With the passing of Joseph L. Barrier, who died at his home here Sunday, Eureka loses one of its outstanding citizens
and Greenwood county a man who had a large share in the development of this community, Modest and unassuning, Mr.
Barrier by precept and practice set an example that was an inspiration to all who came within the circle of his
acquaintance.
Joseph Lorenzo Barrier was born on a farm near Lexington, North Carolina, on October 24, 1854, and passed away
on January 17, 1943, at his home in Eureka, at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 24 days. He was the son of Henry
and Phrana Barrier, and they came to Kansas in 1870. Five years later he began farming near Reece and was a successful
farmer for sixteen years. He moved to Eureka in 1902 and spent the remainder of his life here.
On June 20, 1883, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Loy. To this union were born two children, Clarence and
Ethel. Clarence passed away in infancy.
Mr. Barrier was a charter member of the Salem Presbyterian Church and in 1885 helped to organized the Presbyterian
Church in Reece, Kansas, and became a charter member there and also served as an elder for seventeen years, He
was the only remaining charter member of the latter church other than his wife who survives him.
About three years ago his health began to fail and though loving, tender care did everything that could possibly
be done to make him comforable, it waa of no avail. During his long illness he was patient and uncomplaining, ever
considerate and appreciative of the care and kindness of his family and friends. He was an honest and upright citizen
and was respected by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Eleanor,; his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Klein; a grandson, Clarence of Dallas,
Texas; and one granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Louise Chapman, of El Dorado, Kansas; two sisters, Sarah Barrier of Eureka,
and Cora Scott of Redding, California; and three brothers, John Barrier, of Eureka, Rev. Thomas Barrier, Tempe,
Arizona, and Walter Barrier, of Topeka, Kansas; and a host of other relatives and friends.
One sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held from the residence 721 N. Elm Street, in Eureka, Tuesday, January 13, 1943, at 1:30
p.m. and from Reece Presbyterian Church 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Robert E. Gaston of the Eureka Christ's Lutheran
Church, assisted by Rev. James C. Nansen, of the Reece Presbyterian Church.
Pall bearers were Messrs. Ed Ladd, J.F. Darby, J.J. Klein, Jess Law, C.W. Callison and Lawrence Peebles.
Those who sang at the Reece's service are; Mrs. Flossie Wilkinson, Miss Margaret Mathews, Mr. W.G. Vaugh and Rev.
J.C. Nansen. Interment was in the Reece Cemetery. (From Eureka Herald 21 January 1942 page 1, submitted by Glenn
Barrier)
BARRIER, ELEANOR
LOY
With the passing of Mrs. J.L. Barrier on August
29, 1943, Eureka and Greenwood County loses one of its most outstanding citizens, a woman who has lived here since
the early days and who by word and deed has endeared herself not only to her immediate family and other relatives,
but to scores of friends and acquaintances who have shared the generosity and helpfulness she so lavishly bestowed
upon all who came within the circle of her acquaintance. She has gone to her reward, but the memory of her kindly
spirit and beneficence will linger long in the hearts of all who knew her.
Eleanor Loy was born at Prairie Home, Illinois, on March 31, 1860, and passed away at her daughter's home in Reece,
Kansas, at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 29 days, She was the daughter of Robert and Alice Loy, who came to
Kannsas in 1867 and settled on a farm northwest of Eureka.
On June 20, 1883, she was united in marriage to Joseph L. Barrier. Following this union the Barriers lived on a
farm northwest of Reece until 1902, when they moved to Eureka, where they resided until the death of Mr. Barrier.
To this union were born two children, a son, Clarence Loy, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Ethel, now Mrs.
Charles Klein, who has so effciently and patiently cared for her mother the past three years.
Early in life Mrs. Barrier united with the Presbyterian Church in Eureka, and in 1885 helped to organized the Presbyterian
Church in Reece and became a charter member there, and was the only remaining charter member of said church.
She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Klein; a grandson, Clarence Klein of Iowa, a granddaughter,
Mrs. Mary Louise Chapman, of El Dorado; two sister, Miss Minnie Loy and Mrs. Myrtle Gray of Eureka; a niece, Mrs.
Alice Perrier of Eureka; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Barrier was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Barrier, on January 17, 1943; also two brothers and
three sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held from the Charles Klein home in Reece at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, and from
the Reece Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. James C. Nansen officiating.
Special music was furnished at the home by Mrs. Geo. Wilkinson and Mrs. Broyles, with Mrs. E.E. Griffith officiating
at the piano. The music at the church was furnished by a mixed quartet composed of Mr. Wells Vaugh, Mrs. Geo. Wilkinson,
Miss Margaret Jean Smith and Rev. James Nansen, with Mrs. E.E. Griffith at the piano.
Interment was made in the family lot in the Reece Cemetery. (From Eureka Herald 2 September 1943 page 1, submitted
by Glenn Barrier)
KOENIG, ROSETTE
Max Koenig and William Leu were home yesterday
from Camp Funston to attend the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Adolph Koenig.
(The Madison News ~ September 12, 1918 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
NEUSCHWAUDER, LENA
Died, at her home in Shell Rock township on the
8th of December, 1897, Mrs. Lena Neuenschwauder, aged 33 years. Funeral services were held at the family residence
conducted by Rev. J. W. Funk, which were attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends and relatives. The
body was laid to rest in the family cemetery. Deceased leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss. Lena
was a kind and indulgent mother and loving wife; was a Christian woman and beloved by all who knew her.
(The Madison Star ~ December 17, 1897 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
CHASTAIN, HEATHER
DARIAN
Heather Darian Chastain, infant daughter of Clifford
E. and Holly Rene Lowmaster Chastain II, was stillborn Sunday, May 24, 1992, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka. The Rev. Dalton Walker, pastor of Temple Baptist
Church will officiate the services.
Other survivors include: brothers, Jose C. Granado II, Paul M. Granado, sister, Kala R. Chastain, all at home;
grandparents, Darrel and Diane Lowmaster of El Dorado, Glenice Chastain, Clifford and Edna Chastain, all of Eureka;
great-grandparents, Roy and Della Lowmaster of Ellsworth, Charles E. and Orpha L. Stout of El Dorado, Olive Van
Royen of Eureka, Margaret and Arlie Chastain of Eureka; great-great-grandmother, Ethel Matthews of Eureka.
Carlson Funeral Home has the arrangements.
(El Dorado, Kansas, Times ~ 26 May 1992 ~ Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler)
