HIGHLEY, WILLIAM JASPER
Obit: William Jasper Highley, son of Thomas J.
and Kizer Highley, was born in Sweetsprings, Mo., Oct. 1st, 1873, and departed this life June 4, 1937, age of 76
years, 2 months and 11days. jWhen a small boy he and his parents lived in Republic county, Kansas. Later moving
to Phillips county where he has resideded ever since. When a young man he confessed his faith and was baptised
into the United Brethren faith. He was one of a family of five children. Several of the family have preceded him
in death. His mother, Kizar, died Jan. 25, 1926.
His father, Thomas J. on June 4, 1935, his sister,
Mollie Highley Perkins July 9, 1945, and a brother, John W. Highley, Oct. 28, 1935. He leaves to mourn his passing
two sisters: Mrs. Lou Hoover and Mrs. Rose Siglinger, both of Phillipsburg, Kansas, four nephews, five neices and
a number of more distant relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Simmons-Oliff
funeral home Thursday afternoon, Dec. 15, 1949, at 2:30, with Rev. F.M. McDonald in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn
Lang sang the funeral hymns with Mrs. Ed Gilliland accompanist. The flower bearers were Carrol Roth, Retha McDermed,
Lucille Coffin and Grace Coffin. The casket bearers were James Pool, Oren Yowell, Orville Coffin, Glenn McDermed,
George Thayer and Hugh Coffin. Interment was at Hillsdale cemetery. (Submitted by Arletta Wilson)
HIGHLEY, THOMAS
J.
Obit: Thomas J. Highley, son of Thomas and Nicey
(Tanner ) Highley was born in Bulingburg (Muhlenburg) county, Kentucky, January,3rd 1843, and departed this life
June 4th, 1937, age 89 years, 5 months and 1day.
He was one of a famiy of 13 children. He with his
parents, moved to Texas, from there the family moved to Missouri, where at the age of 17 he volunteered and was
placed as a member of company C 45th. (Regt. Inf. Vol Mo. USA) Later he mustered out and mustered in the 50th.
He was given an honorable discharge at the close of the war.
In 1872 he was married to Kizar Wheeland. To this
union was born five children. Mrs. Lou Hoover, W.J. Highley, Mrs. Mollie Perkins, John W,. Highley and Mrs. Rose
Siglinger, all of Phillipsburg. His son, John W. Highley proceded him in death October 28, 1935.
Soon after his marriage he with his wife moved
to Republic county, Kansas. Later they moved to Phillips county where he has lived continuously ever since. In
the early 90's he and his wife were converted and became members of the Hillsdale U. B. church, continuing faithful
till he was called to his great reward. His wife preceded him in death January 25, 1926. Besides his children he
leaves to mourn his departure, one brother, Frank Highley of Kansas City, Mo. two sisters: Mary Walden and Phoebe
McCracken, 10 grand-children, nine great-grandchildren, many relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at Hillsdale U.B. church
by Pastor, Wm P. Adams, and interment was made in the Hillsdale cemetery. (Submitted by Arletta Wilson)
WHEELAND, KIZER
Obit: Kizer Wheeland was born April 26, 1850, and
departed this life, January 25th, 1926, aged 75 years, 9 months, and 19 days. She was born near Chillicothe, Ross
Coun ty, Ohio. Later she moved with her parents to Saline County, Missouri, where she was married to Thomas J.
Highley, in 1872. Soon after her marriage she moved with her husband to Republic County, Kansas and then moved
to Phillips County, where she has lived continuously ever since.
She was one of the early settlers and knew the
hardships of Pioneer life. She was converted at the oldd Forbes school house in the early 90'sm befire the Hillsdale
church was built. She has always been a faithful and active Christian, never missing an opportunity to attend the
church activities when possible. Her testimonies for her Savior were always inspiring. She was a loving neighbor,
always ministering to the needs of others. She never begrugded any sacrifice she was able to make for her neighbors.
She was a loving mother and a faithful wife. She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband and five children: Mrs.
Lois Hoover of Phillipsburg, Kansas: William J. Highley of the homel Mrs. Mary Perkins of Kirwin, Kansas Mrs. Rose
Siglinger of Phillipsburg, Kansas. John W. Highley of Phillipsburg, Kansas. Two sisters: Mrs. Mary Cochran of
Canada and Mrs. Maggie Patterson of Phillipsburg, Kansas. One brother: John H. Wheeland of Concordia, Kansas. Eleven
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. A good woman has departed but her
memory will ever live as a benediction to all who mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at the Hillsdale Church.
Interment was made at the Hillsdale Cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to express our appreciation to the many
friends who so kindly assisted during our sadness in the loss of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, and
also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. Thomas Highley, Children and Grandchildren. (Submitted by Arletta
Wilson)
PERKINS, MARY M.
Obit: One Sept 13, 1893 Mrs. Mary M. Perkins. Wife
of H.M. Perkins, of Valley Town Ship., Aged 53 years. of female complaint. Mrs. Perkins has been a sufferer more
or less for the ten years past. The funeral took place last Thursday, and the remains were followed by many sympathizing
friends and sorrowing relatives to their last resting place in the Bogart cemetary. (Submitted by Arletta Wilson)
DUGAN, MARY ALICE (HIGHLEY,
PERKINS)
Obit: Slowly but surely the unseen finger guided
the dhuttle in the weaving of the garment of life, some spots bright and gay while others took on the sombre colors
of hardships, pain and sorrow, at last the great artificer whispered, "It is finished", and Mary Alice
Dugan, closed her earthly career July 9, 1945, having attained the mature age of 69 years, nine months and seven
days. Mary Alice Highley, daughter of Thomas and Kizar Highley, was born September 15, 1876 in Republic county,
fifteen miles north east of Belleville, Kansas.
When but a small child she with the parental family
came to Phillips county, where she received her education and grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to
Henry M. Perkins Sept. 17, 1894 and to this union were born eight children, three of this number have preceded
the mother in death, also the death of Mr. Perkins occurred June 16, 1929. She ministered to her father until his
death, August 1st, 1937, She was married to A.L. Dugan in January 1938 and they established their home at McCracken,
Kans. She had been in a state of declining health for more than two years but was stricken with fatal illness about
two weeks before her demise. She was cared for in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Bennett until her passing.
She was a devoted mother, a good neighbor and friend to humanity. Many years ago she united with the United Brethren
church and placed her membership with the Hillsdale congregation where it remained until the end. Those who survive
to mourn her passing are, the husband, A.L. Dugan, five children: Jim and Thomas Perkins of Lenora, Kans. Myrtle
Bennett of Kirwin, and Alice Johnson and Aletha Cary of Phillipsburg. seven step children, Dollie Baughman, of
Edmond, Kans., Sparlin Perkins of Grand Island, Nebr., Jay Perkins of Tulsa, Okla., Lester Dugan of McCracken,
Kans. Dewey Dugan of Ness City, Kans. Jack Dugan of Iowa, and Leonard Dugan in army service overseas. 16 grandchildren,
five of the grandsons in military service, two great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Siglinger and Mrs. Lou Horner,
on brother, Bill Highley and a number of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Hillsdale
church Wednesday
afternoon, July 11 at 1:30, with Rev. F. M. McDonald in charge assisted by Rev. Barker local pastor, Dorothy and
Ruby Lesher furnished the funeral music. Interment was made in the Bogart cemetery south of Kirwin.
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for
their help, kindness and sympathy shown us at the loss of our wife and mother and also for the floral offerings
we received. A.L.Dugan, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Perkins and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perkins and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Ole Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cary, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson. (Phillips County Review, Submitted by Arletta
Wilson)
HOOVER, LOU EMMA
Obit: Lou Emma Hoover, the daughter of T.J. and
Kizar Wheeland Highley, was born Sept. 18, 1871 in Republic county Kansas, and passed away July 15, 1963 at the
Phillips county hospital. She was the oldest in a family of five, having two brothers and two sisters. While she
was still a small child the family moved to Phillips county and she lived the reminder of her life there. She attended
the old stone school north of the Kirwin Lake Refuge' Headquarters.
On Oct 9, 1899, she was united in marriage to William
Northern. They lived in the Deer Creek neighborhood until his death. On Dec. 31, 1910, she was united in marriage
to William C. "Pum" Hoover and they lived in the vicinity of Phillipsburg.' She was preceded in death
by her parents, her husbands, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by three nephews, John and Tom Highley
of Pillipsburg and Tom Perkins of Penokee, Ks., five neices: Hazel Eorh od Phillipabur, Kan., Ethel Hannon of Linwood,
N.J. Oletha Carey of Arvada, Colo., Myrtle Bennett of Kirwin, Kan., and Alice Johnson of Phillipsburg, Kans .,
other relatives and a host of friends.
She was a hardworking woman from the time of her
childhood, caring for her neighbors in time of need. There is little doubt that the hardy pioneer blood that flowed
in her veins. She will be missed be all who knew her.
Funeral services were held in the Miles Chapel
Thursday July 18, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Garner Hale sang a solo accompanied by Mrs. John
Mayhew. Pallbearers were Johnny Johnson, Neil Roth, Richard Lemon, Gary Johnson, Donald Lemon and Kenneth Patterson.
Burial was in the Bow Creek cemetery. (Phillips County Review, Submitted by Arletta Wilson)
PERKINS, SARAH CATHERINE
(KINION)
Obit: At the home of her father, W.R. Kinion, Mrs.
Sarah Catherine Perkins died, of consumption, Tuesday evening, April 14, 1903. Mrs. Perkins has been a sufferer
from this disease for several months. The deceased was 26 years, 2 months and 13 days old. Her husband John E.
Perkins, died in December, 1901, of the same disease. They leave two little children, aged four and five years,
to mourn their loss with their grandparents. The funeral takes place today, and the deceased was laid to rest by
the side of her husband in the Bogart cemetery. (The Ikriwn Kansan, submitted by Arletta Perkins Wilson)
PERKINS, JOHN E.
Obit: On December 6, 1901, at Kirwin, Kansas, John
E. Perkins, aged 28 years, 1 month and 24 days died. The deceased came to Kirwin with his parents many years ago.
In 1896 he was united in marriage with Sarah Catherine Kinion. He stated a few days before he died, "I am
trying to live as near right as I know how."
He leaves behind a wife and two children, a father
and several brothers and sisters. The services were in charge of the Rev. C.M. Snyder of the M. E. Church of Kirwin,
Kansas. The family of the
deceased have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad hour of their bereavement. The relatives are gratefully
thankful to the many friends for their kind offices, and say that their services
will always be remembered. (The Independent, Kirwin, Kansas, Submitted by Arletta Perkins Wilson)
PERKINS, HENRY MILTON
Obit: Slower and slower the unseen finger guided
the shuttle as it wove the garment of life. Some spots were bright, and gay while others took on th sombre colors
of hardship, pain and sorrow. At last the Great Artificer of life whispered, It is finished, and the shuttle ceased
its beat and the body of Henry Milton Pserkins was at rest, the garment of life was finished and is handed to the
Supreme Artificer for his approval.
Henry Milton Perkins was born near Spartenburg,
South Carolina, June14th, 1846, and came to the end of life's journey on June 16th 1929, having accomplished the
long life of eighty-three years, and 12 days. Three sisters were older than himself and three younger. In 1862
his father was killed during the War of Rebellion. War had destroyed his parent and its ravages had forced the
young boy either to flee or join that monster that had destroyed so much that was dear to him. Education had not
been stressed as it now is, so the only thing he had to depend on was the labor of his hands. Westward he turned
and not having the ability to correspond with his loved ones he saw them no more and also lost track of them. He
turned toward the West and spent some time in Tennessee where he married Miss Mary M. Wallace. At this time Mr.
and Mrs. Perkins loaded their all into a priarie schooner and with the 0x-team made their way from Tennessee to
the southern part of Missouri. Here they made their home for many years. In the
Missouri home three sons and two daughters were born. In 1891, again the Perkins turned toward the west and landed
in the vinicity of Kirwin, Kansas. Not long after their arrival Mrs. Perkins passed from this life. Later a son
and then a daughter followed their mother into the Great Beyond. Jasper (Jay) of Downs, Kans. Sparlin of Butte,
Mibr. and Francis Mahalah (Dollie).tried to heal the wound of memory's stroke.
(The obit ends as such....missing the second marriage
and second family information...../?? - The Kirwin Kansan, Submitted by Arletta Perkins Wilson)
BUNTEN, DORA
Mrs. Dora Bunten, 95, of Rushville died yesterday
morning at the Weston nursing home. She was a native of Rushville.
Mrs. Bunten was the widow of T. G. Bunten, owner of the Rushville telephone exchange, who died in 1943. She was
the eldest and last surviving child born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gardner.
On Dec. 7, 1941, at the time Pearl Harbor was attacked, Mr. and Mrs. Bunten were celebrating their 57th wedding
anniversary.
Mrs. Bunten was a member of the Rushville Christian Church. She is survived by three sons, Roy and Everett of Rushville
and Frank, St. Joe; four daughters, Mrs. Mable Fields, Kearney, Neb., Mrs. Leota Huff and Mrs. Carie Lauvert, both
of Kasnas City and Mrs. Beulah Hiles, Lancaster, Calif., nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Rushville Christian church. Burial will be in Armstrong
cemetery. The Vaughan mortuary at Weston is in charge of arrangements. (Atchison Sunday Globe, Sunday, January
6, 1957)
