MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS OBITS OXENDER, PAULINE JOSEPHINE Pauline Josephine Oxender, 72, of Cherryvale died at 6:43 p.m. Friday, July 2, 1993 at Mercy Hospital, in Independence, Kansas. She had been in failing health. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Cherryvale Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Preston Palmer, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of the Darling and Burns Chapel. The family suggests memorials to the Church of the Nazarene and contributions may be left at the funeral home of the church office. Mrs. Ozender was born March 1, 1921, in Numa, Iowa, to Oral F. and Della (Mathison) Large. She grew up and attended school in Numa, graduating from high school there. In 1939, she married Charles F. Williams in Centerville, Iowa. The couple later divorced. On Oct. 7, 1977, she married John L. Oxender in Cherryvale. Mr. Oxender died in 1990. Mrs. Oxender worked for a time at Electra Manufacturing Co. in Independence and at the H. D. Lee Clothing Factory in Cherryvale. She began employment at Automotive Controls Corp. in Independence in 1968 and worked there until 1978. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Cherryvale and the Sunflower FCE unit. Surviving are three sons, Jerald Williams, Fredonia, KS; Donnie Williams, Parsons, KS; and Oral L. Williams, Cherryvale, KS; one stepson, Bobby Williams; two daughters, Kathy Peyton and Joyce Thomas, both of Cherryvale, KS; one brother, Donald Carr, Iowa; two sisters, Betty Large, Wichita and Aline Chapman, Centerville, Iowa; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. (The Cherryvale Gazette, July 8, 1993, submitted by Robert King) RIDDLE, ALVIN JAMES A. J. Riddle Dies Today Sycamore Resident Had Been Ill a Month Alvin James Riddle, 51, a resident of Sycamore, died this morning at 6:30 at his home, following a month's illness. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. the body is at the Rodrick Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Doris, a daughter, Joyce, a son, James and a step-son, Bobby Edwards of the home. He also leaves a half brother, Ira Lett of Tulsa and a half sister, Mrs. Margaret Thomas of Sycamore. Mr. Riddle was born March 21, 1892 at Chelsea, Okla., where he grew to manhood. He came to Kansas and was a farmer in the Sycamore vicinity until 1930 when he went to Kansas City, Kas., where he worked as a mechanic. His marriage to Doris Ishmel took place in Kansas City, September 17, 1930. he returned to Sycamore a year ago, and had been employed here at the army air base. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Tuesday, July 27, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) TEGLER, A. A Tegler, one of the landmarks of Coffeyville, died Monday morning. Mr. Tegler was a tailor and has resided in Coffeyville since 1878. (The Daily Reporter, Wednesday, April 9, 1895, transcribed by Jim Laird) MITCHELL, T. W. Uncle Dies in Tulsa Hospital T. W. Mitchell, 90, died at Doctor's hospital at Tulsa on Tuesday morning of last week. Funeral services and burial were at Independence. He was an uncle of Mrs. L. D. Gastineau and the last of eight brothers and sisters. Mitchell was born and reared in the Crocker, Mo., area and was a resident of Independence before moving to Tulsa. He was awarded a 50-year pin from the Masonic lodge about two years ago and for many years was a member of the Odd Fellows. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Birdie Jenkins of Tulsa; a son Gordon of Van Nuys, Calif.; and number of nieces and nephews. (Sedan Times - Star - January 25, 1968, submitted by anonymous) WHITE, ALASKA W. Alaska W. WHITE, 83, Coffeyville resident for the past 33 years, died Tuesday night at his home. Funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Mills chapel, and burial was in Pleasant Valley cemetery near Oswego. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Belle Ellen; two sons, Bert of Cherryvale, and Delbert of Compton, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Ted Miller of Coffeyville; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Thursday, June 10, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) WHITE, BESSIE Bessie White, four years of age, a grandchild of Mrs. Miller, who lives in the Third ward, died of membranous croup on Saturday and was buried on Sunday. Bessie was an unusually bright child, intelligent far beyond her years and her grandmother is nearly broken-hearted over her death. (The Evening Reporter, Tuesday, November 22, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird) WHITE, MILTON T. Milton T. White, of Buffalo, well-known farmer and stockmen of Wilson and Woodson counties, died Sunday at his home of a heart attack and funeral services were held this afternoon at the Buffalo Methodist Church. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Wednesday, August 4, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) WILLIAMS, J. M. MRS. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the Baptist church in Oswego for Mrs. J. M. Williams who died Thursday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Cleve Eads, in Kansas City. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Saturday, October 16, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) WHEELER, ADA T. (MRS. LEN) Mrs. Len Wheeler who has been suffering with consumption died at about 10 o'clock last night. It is expected that the burial will take place here, but the time of the funeral cannot be determined until distant relatives have been heard from. (The Morning Reporter, Sunday, January 27, 1895, transcribed by Jim Laird) The funeral of Mrs. Ada T. Wheeler, wife of Mr. Len Wheeler, will take place from the family residence in the First ward at 10 a.m. tomorrow the services being conducted by Rev. Dr. Wright and Rev. G.W. Bean. Mrs. Wheeler was born at Jackson, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1871, and was married to Mr. Wheeler at that place Dec. 23, 1891, since which time she has resided in this city with her husband. It has been eveident for many months past that consumption was preying upon her system and it was the hope of her husband and friends that removal to a more genial climate would prove beneficial and arrangements were being made by Mr. Wheeler to find a home in New Mexico but death came before these plans could be carried out. Her parents at Jackson were notified and it was hoped might be able to attend the funeral of this their only daughter but word was received yesterday that the mother, who is troubled with heart disease, is completly prostrated by her bereavement and unable to make the journey and it was useless to longer delay the interment which will be at Mt. Hope cemetery. (The Morning Reporter, Tuesday, January 29, 1895, transcribed by Jim Laird) The funeral services of Mrs. Ada Mitchell Wheeler took place yesterday at 10 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Wright of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated, being assisted by Rev. G. W. Bean of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Wheeler was greatly loved here by a large circle of friends who truly mourn her departure. (The Morning Reporter, Thursday, January 31, 1895, transcribed by Jim Laird) Mr. J.M. French and wife of Topeka, arrived last evening to attend the funeral of their niece, Mrs. Len Wheeler, which will take place at 10 a.m. today from Mr. Wheeler's residence. (The Morning Reporter, Wednesday, January 30, 1895, transcribed by Jim Laird) Mr. J.M. French, who, with his wife, came down from Topeka to attend the funeral of his niece, Mrs. Len Wheeler, left for Erie yesterday morning. Mrs. French will join him today at Chanute and they will reach their home this evening. (The Morning Reporter, Friday, February 1, 1895, transcribed by Jim Laird) WHEELER, EDWIN MYERS Death Claims E.M. Wheeler. Funeral Services Sunday At Jefferson. Edwin Myers Wheeler, 94, pioneer resident of the Jefferson vicinity, died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home. He had been in ill health for the past five years, and had suffered a paralytic stroke three weeks ago. Mr. Wheeler had lived on the same farm for 60 years, and had been active in civic affairs at Jefferson. For many years he was a rural correspondent for the Southeast Kansas Tribune. Funeral services will be held at the Jefferson Methodist church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, with Elder N.G. Aalborg of the Fort Scott Latter Day Saints church, and Elder E.F. Coy of Independence, officiating. Burial will be at Point cemetery near Tyro by the Potts funeral directors. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Wheeler; two sons, Roy C. of Berkeley, Calif., and Robin G. of Mill Valley, Calif., and five grandchildren. Two daughters, and a son preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Clara Broadbent Wheeler, who died in 1924. Mr. Wheeler was born September 4, 1848, at Cortland, Mich., and came to Kansas in 1870. His marriage ot Hattie DeLong took place in 1927 at Independence. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Saturday, July 3, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) CANARY, ALBERT ROSS Albert Ross, two years of age, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A.I. Canary, died yesterday afternoon of membranous croup, after a very short illness. Bertha Canary, who is teaching at Holton, Jackson county, has been notified and is expected to reach home this evening. The funeral is expected to take place from the family residence on West Myrtle street, at ten o'clock tomorrow afternoon. (The Evening Reporter, Thursday, November 10, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird) CASTLEMAN, MAGGIE Miss Maggie Castleman, a Scotch lady seventy-five or more years of age, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of E. W. Higgins, in the Fourth ward, of thypoid fever. The old lady had no relatives in this vicinity and has been maintained for some time entirely by charity. The funeral took place this afternoon, the expenses being paid by the Scott brothers, she being an old acquaintance of the family. (The Evening Reporter, Wednesday, February 1, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird) CRANE, LEONARD Pvt. Leonard Crane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crane, of near Dearing, died recently in a Japanese prison camp, according to word just received by his parents. Private Crane, who had been in the service about two years, was born in Bartlett and had many friends and relatives in the vicinity of his home. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Wednesday, July 14, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) CUMMINGS, JOHN John Cummings, 68, a resident of Coffeyville 25 years died Tuesday night at his home there. Funeral arrangements which have not been completed are in charge of the Hightower funeral home. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Thursday, October 21, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) CAMPBELL, LUCY GRAY Mrs. Lucy Gray Campbell, a Coffeyville resident died Monday night at her home there. Burial will be in Nowata her former home. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Wednesday, July 14, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) COOMES, NELLIE R. Nellie R. Coomes, 80, died Tuesday morning at her home north of Coffeyville. She is survived by three daughters and a son. Services were to be held today at Coffeyville. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Wednesday, July 14, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) NAILIEUX, BOBBY DEAN Bobby Dean Nailieux Dies Bobby Dean, 10 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Nailieux of Cherryvale, died at his home Monday evening following a five weeks' illness with dropsy. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at Cherryvale Nazarene church. The body will be taken to Wichita for burial. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Wednesday, October 24, 1934, transcribed by Jim Laird) BEATHE, CHARLES EDWARD Charles E. Beathe Taken In Death. Infection Fatal To Eight Year Old Boy. Charles Edward Beathe, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beathe, 816 West Pine, passed away at the local hospital last night at 11 o'clock after an illness of a week, which was caused by an infected sore. It was thought by the attending physician that acute rheumatism caused from the excess poison, was the cause of his death. The youngster, a student at the McKinley grade school, became ill last Friday and was not considered in a serious condition until Wednesday, when he was taken to the hospital. Charles Edward Beathe was born December 31, 1926, in Oklahoma City, where he lived with his parents for a short time before coming to this city. Mr. Beathe has been an employe of the Union Traction company in this city for some time. Surviving are his parents and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the Grace M.E. church with Rev. A. C. Stewart, pastor of that church, in charge. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery under the direction of the Webb funeral home. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Friday, September 28, 1934, transcribed by Jim Laird) BAEHR, GEORGE Graveside Services Held Today for George Baehr Who Died Here Monday. George Baehr, 72, died at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at 417 South Fifteenth following an illness which had lasted several years. The deceased was born on Feb. 3, 1871 in Alleghany, Penn. In August, 1918, he came to Independence and he has lived here since then. He was married to Hattie Hoover on Nov. 15, 1899. She died in 1911, at DuBoys, Penn. One sister is believed to survive but her whereabouts are unknown. Graveside services were held this morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. L.A. Bolerjack of the Nazarene church officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope. The Rodrick Funeral home had charge. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Tuesday, July 13, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) BRIDGES, JOSEPH Joseph Bridges Rites Short services were held at the grave yesterday for Joseph Bridges, former Cherryvale resident, who died Wednesday morning in a Kansas City hospital. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery at Cherryvale. Mr. Bridges is survived by two sons and two daughters. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Saturday, December 29, 1934, transcribed by Jim Laird) BURKE, ROY MRS. Mrs. Roy Burke, 72, died early yesterday morning at Johnson hospital in Chanute where she was taken October 3, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. She had lived in Morehead for the past 43 years. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon in Morehead. She is survived by seven children, Mrs. June Glentzer of Morehead, Mrs. Grace Johnson of Martinez, Calif., Clarence Burke of Augusta, Mrs. Marie Robinson of Cherryvale, Lee Burke, Lloyd Burke, and Mrs. Helen Georgerini all of Martinez, Calif., ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Friday, October 15, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) BALLARD, MYRTLE Myrtle Ballard, 47, died Tuesday morning at her home in Coffeyville. Funeral arrangements have not been made. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Wednesday, July 14, 1943, transcribed by Jim Laird) BROWNING, JOHN W. John W. Browning, long time resident of the Neodesha vicinity died Wednesday morning at the state hospital at Osawatomie after a six months' illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist church in Neodesha and burial was in the Altoona cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. L. R. Watson Altoona two sisters, Mrs. L. N. Deweese, Roy, N.M., and Mrs. E. D. Mikesell, Fredonia, and two brothers, Eugene Browning of Gildford, Mont., and I. P. Browning of Parsons. (The Independence Daily Reporter, Friday, October 15, 1943, trasncribed by Jim Laird) BERTENSHAW, E. J. MRS. The wife of Dr. E. J. Bertenshaw of Elk City, whose illness we have heretofore mentioned, died at 1:30 p.m. yesterday. Mrs. Bertenshaw leaves a babe born last Saturday. (The Daily Reporter, Friday, April 12, 1895, transcribed by Jim Laird) BLUE, DAVIS MRS. Mrs. Davis Blue, a lady 66 years of age, who resided about half way between this city and Coffeyville and who has been an invalid for seventeen years, died on Friday. The funeral will take place at 2 p.m. today from the late residence, the interment taking place at Spring Hill Cemetery. (The Morning Reporter, Sunday, January 27, 1895, transcribed by Jim Laird) THOMPSON, CARRIE YORKTOWN LADY TAKEN BY DEATH Services Were Held Sunday For Mrs. Carrie Thompson Funeral Services were held in the Parent chapel Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Carrie THOMPSON of Yorktown. Rev. D. E. SPRINGER, pastor of the Methodist church, gave a message of comfort. Two favorite hymns, "In the Garden" and "Have Thine Own Way Lord" were sung by Mrs. D. E. SPRINGER, Mrs. Neva DENISON, Lyle BURGESS and Arthur DAVIS. Mrs. R. F. WOODS was organist. There were many beautiful flowers. Burial was in the Tampico Memorial cemetery. Mrs. Carrie NICELY THOMPSON was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, the daughter of John W. and Judy NICELY on April 8, 1888. She entered the K. A. A. diabetic hospital in South Whitley, Ind. on July 27th and died one week later. She was married to James THOMPSON in 1912. Her husband preceded her in death four years ago. She united with the Christian church when a young woman. Left to mourn her loss are three brothers, Burleigh E. and Andrew A. NICELY of Decatur and Albert E. of Farmer City, Ill. ****foster son, Pvt. Donald OWENS of Camp Wheeler, Ga., a cousin, John OWENS of Tampico and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves a host of friends. Among those who came from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. WOLFE and family. Mrs. Mildred WAGNER and daughter of Downers Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Albert NICELY of Decatur; Pvt. Donald OWENS of Camp Wheeler, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Ray KUEPKER of Sheffield, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HINRICH of Sterling; and Mrs. Ethel PFEIFFER of Chicago. ***end of obit*** (Tampico Tornado, Thursday, August 10, 1944, Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois, submitted by Patricia Taylor) McGEE, J. E. F. Died in Physician's Office Bartlesville, Ok., July 21 - J. E. F. McGee of Independence, Kan. Died in a physician's office here Sunday night of heart failure. McGee was one of the best known oil men in the mid continent field. (Wichita Searchlight, July 25, 1908, page 4) RICHARDSON, ROBERT Robert Richardson died at his home Friday night and was buried Sunday. Funeral services were held at Bethlhem Baptist Church Rev. C. Teal officiating. (Wichita Searchlight, February 19, 1910, page 1) WALKER, ELNORA Miss Elnora Walker after two weeks illness at her home on West Fourth street, died Wednesday morning. Her funeral was held at the Whit A. M. E. Church Thursday. She was a scholar of the High School. She died as she lived, a good Christian girl. She was 17 years and 6 months old. She leaves father and mother and sister and a host of friends to mourn her loss. (Wichita Searchlight, October 26, 1907, page 5) BUCKNER, J. Mrs. Hattie Morton received the sad news of the death of her father, J. Buckner who died in Coffeyville. (Wichita Searchlight, February 19, 1910, page 1) JOHNSON, EARL C. Earl C. Johnson, 54, brother of baseball fame, died Sunday night of a heart attack at Homewood, Ill., Johnson, an employee of the Sinclair plant at Harvey, Ill., Nov. 16. He is survived by his widow, four sons, his mother Mrs. F. E. Johnson, Germantown, Md., two brothers, and a sister. Funeral and burial will be in Coffeyville. (Hutchinson News Herald, January 10, 1949, page 2) RUSSELL, VIRGIL Virgil F. Russell, 60, of Independence died Monday, (Dec. 2, 2002.) Mr. Russell was born Sept. 15, 1942 in Fairview, Mo. to Archie 0. and Luelia P. (Shirley) Russell. He was raised and educated in Fairview, Mo. He attended Crowder College, Neosho, Mo. prior to graduating from Franklin Technical Institute, Joplin, in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. On Oct. 16, 1970 he married Vera J. Edwards in Miami, Okla. They moved to Independence in 1979 where he began working for Lowmaster Engineering. In 1988 they moved to Cape Cod, Mass. where he worked for Cape Cod Heating and Cooling. They returned to Independence in 1993 where he worked for Lee's Heating and Cooling. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Independence. Survivors include his wife, Vera; four children. Melissa McDaniel, Rusty Russell, and Cheryl Britain, all of Independence, and Christina Butler of Parsons; a brother, Thomas A. Russell of Port Orchard, Wash; and 12 grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation hours will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday with the family greeting friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 2 Friday at the Mount Hope Cemetery. The family has suggested memorial contributions to A.W.O.L, and memorials may be left with the funeral home. (Unknown Paper, December 2002, submitted by Don Tharp) PAXTON, MARGARET J. Margaret Jane Paxton, 92, of Elk City, died Saturday at 1:50 a.m. at Meadowbrook Lodge nursing center. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, with Don Elliott, pastor of the Community Christian Church, officiating. Friends may call at the Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home from 12 noon until 6 p.m. Monday, and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to the Community Christian Church in Independence. The family may be contacted at the Pat Robbinson home, 2008 N. 10th, Independence. Mrs. Paxton was born Feb. 28, 1902, in Northern Ireland, to John and Margaret (Wilson) Nelson. She attended schools in Ireland and came to the United States in 1920. On June 27, 1945 in Portland, Ore., she married Carl Paxton and he died in 1961. The couple owned and operated a nursing home in Elk City for many years. Mrs. Paxton was a member of the Community Christian Church and the Elk City Senior Citizens. Survivors include two stepsons, Jack Paxton, Midland, Texas, and Harold Paxton, Payson, Ariz.; a stepdaughter, Helen Herbert, Ruidoso, N.M.; and eight stepgrandchildren. (Independence Daily Reporter, April 3, 1994, submitted by Atcha Nolan) PAXTON, CARL A. Carl A. Paxton Dies Early Today; Funeral on Sunday Carl A. Paxton, 69, resident of Elk City the past several years and a retired farmer, died at 3 o'clock this morning at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He had been a patient there two weeks. Funeral services are to be conducted at 2:30 'clock Sunday afternoon at the Elk City Christian Church with the Rev. Manley Mott officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Funeral Home. Mr. Paxton was born on December 18, 1891 in Chautauqua County. He was a son of James Moss and Elizabeth (Hollingsworth) Paxton. Survivors include the widow, Margaret J. of the home, two sons, Harold D. Paxton, Baker, Calif. And Jack L. Paxton, Midland, Tex., and a daughter, Mrs. Helen Herbert, Roswell, N.M., and two sisters, Mrs. Don Calkins, Independence, and Mrs. Pearl Rich, Broken Arrow, Okla. Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Preceding Mr. Paxton in death were his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He was a member of the Christian Church in Sedan. Since moving to Elk City Mr. and Mrs. Paxton had operated a rest home. (Independence Daily Reporter, May 18, 1961, submitted by Atcha Nolan) FULL, DALTON L. Dalton Lee Full, age 8, of Independence passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 2, 2011 at his Aunt's home in Pittsburg, Kan. Dalton is survived by his mother, Jennifer L. Full of Independence, his father, Benjamin J. Fulla nd Stephanie of Fort Hood, Texas, a brother, Marshall C. Full of Independence. Grandparents, Bruce Kimberlin of Elk City, KS, Patricia Kimberlin of Independence, Robert Full of Moline and Catherine Latta of Wichita, Kan. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Dalton will lie in state at the funeral home on Thursday, from noon until 8 p.m. and the family will be receiving friends at that time. Graveside services will be Friday, April 8, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City with the Rev. Jim Wilburn officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's coice. Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (Prairie Star, April 6, 2011, submitted by Don Tharp) EASTMAN, ROBERT "BOB" LEON Robert "Bob" Leon Eastman, 71, of Coffeyville, Kan., went to be with the Lord March 29, 2011, after suffering a sudden heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., April 7, 2011 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Coffeyville with the very Reverend Jerry Adinolfi officiating. Interment will be in Independence at Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabef Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 6, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Donations can be made to the St. Paul's Episcopal Church and may be left with the funeral home. (Prairie Star, April 6, 2011, submitted by Don Tharp) LONG, LOLA Lola Long, 86 of Cherryvale, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, December 31, 1989 in Cherryvale Medi Lodge. Mrs. Long was born June 19, 1901 in Jerico Springs, Missouri to Edward D. and Mary E. Owens. She moved to Cherryvale in 1907 and attended Cherryvale schools. On December 18, 1918 in Independence she married Raymond Long. He died in 1972. Mrs. Long was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons - Chester E. of Tulsa - Kenneth W. of Lawrence - Marvin R. of Cherryvale and Raleigh D. of Duncan, Oklahoma; a daughter Margaret L. Confer of Independence; two brothers L. J. Owens of Sedwick and Carl Owens of Coffeyville; a sister Artie Shafer of Pueblo, Colorado; 16 grandchildren adn 27 great grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist church with burial in Fairview Cemetery under direction of the Darling & Burns Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 p.m. today. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggest memorials to the First Baptist Church. (submitted by Freda Webb) LONG, ALBERT RAY Albert Ray Long, 59, of cherryvale, died in his home Saturday morning, January 24, 1987. Death was attribited to natural causes. He was born August 22, 1927 in Cherryvale to Ray and Lola (Ownes) Long. He attended Cherryvale schools, graduating from Cherryvale High School in 1945. On June 19, 1946 he married Nellie Newton in Cherryvale. At the time of his death, Mr. Long was president of Newton Tru-Value Hardware Store in Cherryvale. He had been an electrician, plumber, and refrigeration worker. Mr. Long was on the state board of directors of the Kansas Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors Association - was a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Kansas National Guard US Army; - trustee of the BPOE No. 989 - and past president of the Cherryvale School Board and Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife; a son Joe of Cherryvale; two daughters Earlene Whitmore of Cherryvale and Annie Long of San Diego, California; his mother of Cherryvale; four brothers, - Chester of tulsa - Kenneth of Lawrence - Marvin of Cherryvale - and Raleigh of Duncan, Oklahoma; a sister Margaret Confer of Independence; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the United Methodist church, Cherryvale; with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale. (Submitted by Freda Webb) back to index Copyright © 2011 to Kansas Genealogy Trails' Montgomery County host & all Contributors All rights reserved