Lyon County, Kansas
Obituaries
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Donald E. Clarkson died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at his home in rural Waverly. He was
85.
Mr. Clarkson was a longtime farmer and stockman and also did carpentry work.
The son of Charlie and Ina Conkle Clarkson, he was born July 2, 1922, on the family farm north of Burlington. He
grew up on the farm and attended Section Rural School.
He married Betty Joyce Knight on Aug. 8, 1945, at Burlington. She survives. They lived their entire married life
on a farm west of Waverly.
Mr. Clarkson was a member of the Lucky Grange.
He is also survived by two sons, Paul Clarkson and Jerry Clarkson, both of Waverly; three grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
The graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Key West Cemetery, eight miles west of Waverly on old Highway
50. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home in Burlington.
Memorial contributions to Hand in Hand Hospice may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 277, Burlington,
KS 66839.
(Emporia Gazette ~ Thursday ~ 20 December 2007)
Friday night, December 31, Mrs. Belle Gridley Colvin, died at her home in Arkansas City, Kansas. She leaves a legacy to her many friends and family in influence of her beautiful Christian life, for she was an inspiration to all who knew her. The sadness of the hour is deepend because she follows the little babe who went before her last Monday.
Mrs. Colvin, formerly Belle Gridley's well known in Emporia, having spent a number of years
here. The body was taken to Wichita Sunday. Funeral services were held at the cemetery Sunday afternoon. The husband
and family have the sympathy of a great many friends.
(Emporia Gazette ~ January 7, 1904)
Bertha Cross, a 7-year-old colored girl, died Wednesday at the home of an old colored woman
who lives at 727 Congress street. The little girl had no relatives in town, both her parents being dead and her
brother, "Skeet" Cross, doesn't live here any more. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the colored
Christian church.
(Emporia Gazette ~ February 18, 1904)
Mrs. Mary Churchfield died Saturday at her home, 126 Sylvan street. Her death was caused
by paralysis from which she has suffered five years. She was 77 years old and leaves a son and three daughters,
and of which, Miss Mary Powell, works at the home of Mrs. P. B. Plumb. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon at the church of God. Interment was made at Maplewood.
(Emporia Weekly Gazette ~ August 4, 1904)
FRED COTTENMYRE DEAD
Fred Cottenmyre, who lived at 101 South avenue, died Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. He had lived in Emporia for thirty-five years, and had been twice married. He leaves a wife and two children and three step-sons. His children are Mrs. Mary Shingle, of Ottawa and Martin Cottenmyre, who runs the Third Avenue hotel. His step-sons are Ed Brier, John Brier and Otto Brier, of Emporia.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 in the Lutheran church and was conducted
by Rev. G. G. Clark. The interment was made in Maplewood.
(Emporia Gazette ~ April 18, 1907)
WILLIAM CAMPBELL DEAD
William Campbell, who lived at 308 Cottonwood, died Saturday morning at 2:30 o'clock of heart failure. He had been sick for about two weeks. Mr. Campbell had lived in Emporia for twenty years and during that time he had made many staunch friends.
Mr. Campbell was born 68 years ago in Scotland. He leaves besides a brother in Scotland,
six children, his wife havingn died in Emporia ten years ago. The children are George Campbell of Youngstown, Ohio;
Mrs. W. C. Jones and Mrs. D. B. Jones, both of whom live three miles south of town; Misses Kittie Campbell and
Mary Campbell and John M. Campbell, who have been living with their father.
(Emporia Gazette ~ April 25, 1907)
The funeral of Ben Crawford was
held yesterday at 9 o'clock, at the home, 803 Exchange street, and was conducted by E. J. Gardner. A large number
of friends gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the dead boy. Interment was made in Chicago Mound cemetery.
(Emporia Gazette ~ June 7, 1909)
The 7-week-old daughter of John
Campbell died this morning at 6:40 o'clock, at the home, 308 Cottonwood street, of stomach trouble. The funeral
will be a private one and will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the home, conducted by Rev. S. L. Grigsby, of the
First Presbyterian church. Interment will be made in Lower Dry Creek cemetery.
(Emporia Gazette ~ June 7, 1909)
