Sumner County, Kansas
Obits
BROTHERS DIE SAME WEEK.
J. H. Cox, a prominent farmer of Palestine township died Wednesday evening, aged 77 years. He was a brother to William Cox, who died in Wichita, Tuesday and was buried here yesterday, and an uncle of Chas. W. Cox of this city. A sister, Mrs Minerva Bear of Bearsdale, Ill., who was called here to attend the funeral of her brother William Cox is now the last surviving member of her family of brothers and sisters. She will remain to attend the funeral of the second brother who died this week. The funeral of J. H. Cox will be held at the home in Palestine township Sunday afternoon. J. H. Cox was ten years the senior of his brother William. He was one of the wealthiest of Sumner county's farmer's owning 400 acres of rich Ninnescah bottom land. The surviving children are Mrs. Link Barner, Mrs. O. R. Smith, Mrs. Myrtle Fisher and J. S. Cox, all living in the vicinity of Belle Plaine. Both William and J. H. Cox were well known in Wellington and had many friends here.
William Cox was for many years a prominent business man of this city, engaged in the manufacture of pop with his son Chas. W. Cox. He later moved his business to Wichita. J. H. Cox was a frequent visitor in Wellington during his many years’ residence in the county. (Belle Plaine News, Mar. 18, 1915, submitted by Nancy Willis)
MANY DEATHS IN THE PAST WEEK.
Several Elderly Residents Lay Down Life's Burdens Two Brothers on Successive Days
The death of William Cox, former resident of this city which took place last Tuesday at his home in Wichita, was followed the day after by the demise of his brother, J. H. Cox, and early settler of the county, who passed away at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening in Palestine township. William Cox was sixty-six years of age and his bother, seventy-seven. William Cox, who is survived by his sons Charles, of this city, and Will, of Wichita, came to this county in 1883 from Decatur, Illinois.
He spent a year or two farming in Palestine township and then moved to the new town of Argonia, where he resided a year before moving to this city, early in 1886. Here he engaged in business, first as the proprieter of the old Pennsylvania house, now destroyed; which stood a short distance south of the court house, and later engaged with his sons in the making of pop and other summer drinks. About the year 1896, having lost his wife, he returned to Illinois, but from there after a stay of three years, he moved back to Wichita, and in partnership with his son Will established the Cox Bottling Works. This business he gave up a few years ago on account of ill health.
Mr. Cox was taken with his last sickness in the latter part of January and failed steadily until the end. The funeral was held at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the chapel of the Wichita Undertaking company, with serviced conducted by Rev. McFadden, of the M.E. Church. The body was then brought to this city on the 4:30 Rock Island train, and taken from the depot direct to Prairie Lawn cemetery, where a brief service was held at the grave by Rev. D.H. Switzer. There were many floral offerings, among them an exquisite design from the Elks lodge. The following relatives accompanied the remains from Wichita: The widow and daughter, Miss Leila Cox; Mr. and Mrs. Chas.Cox and Mr. and Mrs Elmer Cox , of this city; Mr. and Mrs. Will Cox, of Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Pepperdine, of Herington; Mrs. Lou Beard, of Kansas City; Mrs. Minerva Bear, of Bearsdale, Illinois, John Cox, of Milton, and Miss Lucille Cox of, Wellington. J.H. Cox, or Henry Cox as he was best known, was born in Decatur, Illinois, March 16, 1838 ,and came to this county forty-one years ago. He was a successful farmer and added to his original holdings until at death he was the owner of 400 acres of fine Ninnescah valley bottom land. His surviving children are: Mrs O. R. Smith, Mrs. Link Barner, Mrs. Myrtle Fisher and J. S. Cox, all living in the vicinity of Belle Plaine. Mr. Cox’ death followed a short illness. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from Palestine church, with burial in the Belle Plaine cemetery. (Wellington Monitor, Mar. 17, 1915, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Elizabeth Jane Troutman was born near Logansport, Indiana, Sept. 8, 1839 and died at her home near Belle Plaine July 15,, 1925, aged 85 years 10 months and 8 days. She was united in marriage to James Henry Cox Jan. 21, 1858. To this union seven children were born, four of whom survive. They are Mrs. Mary E. Smith, Mrs. A.L. Barner, Mr. Joseph Cox and Mrs. Mertie H. Fisher. She leaves 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two sisters: Mrs. Phoebe Miller, and Mrs. Julia Gulick of Decatur, Ill; one brother, Mr. Jacob Troutman of Atlanta, Kansas. Mrs. Cox came to Kansas from Decatur, Ill., in 1871, settling in the neighborhood of her last dwelling place at that time. The Cox family has been one of the real early day families of the Ninnescah Valley and the characteristics of kindness and thoughtfulness that was so nobly exemplified in the life of this grand old community mother is bound to leave a feeling of deepest regret at her passing by neighbors far and near. Her later years were saddened by the fight she had to make against the inroads of a cancer. Mrs. Cox had been a member of the Methodist church for years. The funeral services were held at the Palestine church at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial was made in the Belle Plaine cemetery. (Belle Plaine News, July 23, 1925, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Mary Eliza Cox was born Nov. 28, 1858, on a farm near Decatur, Ills., and departed this life Jan. 30,1928 at the age of 69 yrs., 2 mo. and two days. In 1877 she moved with her parents, to a farm southeast of Belle Plaine, now occupied by Ray Barner, where they lived one year. During this time they purchased the farm now owned by Mrs. Myrtle Fisher, where her parents lived until their death. She was united in marriage to Orin Roundy Smith Oct 3, 1878. They resided in Belle Plaine, where they run a general mercantile store for a few years. They sold this business and bought a farm southeast of Belle Plaine where she lived until her death. To this union one child was born, Mrs. Frank Lanier, with whom she resided until her death. Her husband preceded her in death nine years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss, one daughter, Mrs. Frank Lanier, one granddaughter, Mary Margaret Lanier; two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Barner and Mrs. Myrtle Fisher, of Belle Plaine, Kans., one brother Joseph Cox, of Wichita. In 1883 she united with the Methodist church and lived a faithful Christian life. She was a kind loving mother and was loved by all her friends and neighbors for her kindness and generosity. Her passing leaves a vacancy in the home and community that can never be filled. The funeral services were held from the M. E. Church at Belle Plaine, conducted by Rev. Clifford Moody, pastor of the Palestine M.E. Church.
There was a large number present to pay their last
respects to a friend and neighbor. A mixed quartette composed of Miss Ruth Koger and Mrs. John Tennery, Messrs
Russell Reitz and Walter Plagge furnished the songs. Pall bearers were John Koger, Elmer Poovy, Max Reitz, Thos.
Barner, Bert Shade and Levi Elenburg.
Burial took place at the Belle Plaine cemetery. (Belle Plaine News, Feb. 9, 1928, submitted by Nancy Willis)
MRS. FRED SCOTT DIES UNEXPECTEDLY
Mrs Fred Scott, 69, died at her home Saturday morning
unexpectedly. Her death was attributed to a stroke according to Dr. B. J. Myers, county coroner. Mr. Scott found
his wife dead in the bedroom about 9:30 a.m. It is believed she died about 8:30 o'clock. Funeral services were
held Monday, Dec.22 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Methodist Church. The Rev. Harold Kieler officiated. Mrs. Kenneth Utt and Mrs. Bennie Brummet sang "Beautiful
Isle" and "In the Garden", accompanies at the organ by Mrs. Roy Cheek. Pallbearers were Lee Trent,
Howard Scott, Jack Scott, Clarence Jordan, Harry Hatfield and Ted Scott. Hatfield Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Burial was in Belle Plaine Cemetary. (Belle Plaine News, Thursday, Dec. 25, 1958, submitted by Nancy
Willis)
OBITUARY
Ether Barner Carrothers, daughter of Mr and Mrs. A.L. Barner, was born July 21, 1891 near Belle Plaine, Kansas and died Thursday Nov. 8 1956 at her home. Ethel grew up in the Palestine community, joining the Palestine Methodist Church, later transferring her membership to the Belle Plaine Methodist Church. She lived near Belle Plaine until going to Winfield where she took up her profession. she moved back to Belle Plaine six years ago purchasing her own beauty shop, where she remained active until the time of her death.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents, a sister Mertie Barner, a brother, Ray J. Barner; and one grandson, Dana Bruce Trent. She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter, Dorothy Carrothers Trent; one granddaughter, Karen; one sister, Mrs. Florence scott; one brother, Bert Barner; all of Belle Plaine, several neices, nephews, cousins and hosts of friends. (The Belle Plaine News, Thursday, Nov. 15, 1956, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Bert Barner Dies; Sunday Rites Held
Bert Barner ,76, a lifetime resident of Belle Plaine, died last Thursday. He farmed in this area until stricken with a long illness.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Hatfield Funeral Home, with interment in Belle Plaine Cemetery. the Rev. Keith Dudeck officiated.
Vocal music was furnished by Mrs. Kenneth Utt and Mrs Kenneth Howe, with Mrs. Roy Cheek as organist.
Pallbearers included Richard Sullivan, Dean Nugen, Bob Pace, Jim Hatfield, Barton Evers and R.B. Moore.
A.J. Lane, Weaver Poovey, George McAllister and
Joe Wright served as honorary pallbearers. Bertie and his twin sister, Mertie, were born on Sept 19, 1894 to
Abraham Lincoln and Laura Alice Barner at their rural Belle Plaine home.
He joined the Methodist Church at an early age.
In, 1916(differs from date on stone) he was married to Frankie Nelson, who died in 1952.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ray, and three sisters, Florence Scott, Ethel Carrothers, and Mertie, who died in infancy.
His survivors include two daughters, Alberta Hall of Belle Plaine, and Mrs Marita Carter of San Jose, Calif., three granddaughters, and two great- grandsons. (Belle Plaine (Kan) News, Dec. 3, 1970, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Joseph Samuel Cox was born February 2, 1863, at Decatur, Illinois. He lost his hearing at the age of three, due to scarlet fever. He passed away at his home at 1007 Lulu in Wichita, Friday March 26,1948, at the age of 85 years. When a child he moved with his parents to Kansas. They located on a farm near Belle Plaine. He attended the School for the Deaf at Olathe, Kansas, and on February 15, 1885, he was united in marriage with Sara Bertha Banks. they settled on a farm in Sumner County, where they lived until 1917, when they moved to Wichita. His wife passed away two years ago. To this union seven children were born; two preceded him in death. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Earl Drummond, 705 East Fifty-seventh South; Mrs. George Hatfield, 2118 Mesita; Mrs. Elizabeth (Babe) Kelley 1007 Lulu, all of Wichita, and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Barner and Mrs. Mert Fisher, both of Belle Plaine; and six grand-children, and eight great- grand-children, and a host of relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral service was held at the Hatfield Funeral Home Sunday, March 28 at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. C.J. Kirk officiating. Mrs. Alva Moffitt sand "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Going Home." Mrs. Neal Smith was at the piano. Casket bearers were grandsons of the deceased. Interment took place at the Belle Plaine cemetary with the Hatfield Mortuary in charge. (Belle Plaine News, Thursday, Apr. 1, 1948, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Rites Held For Mirtie Fisher
Funeral services for Mrs. Mirtie Fisher, 78, a lifelong residence of this community, who died Saturday, March 14 in the Wichita Hospital, were held in the Methodist Church Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Major W. Parker officiated. Marjorie Utt and Mary Ruth Howe, accompanied by Pauline Pipkin, sang "In the Garden", and "Beautiful Isle". Casket bearers were Earl Bainter, Leslie Richardson, James Lowrey, Frank Birder, Clay Ratcliff, and Will Wright. Interment was in the Belle Plaine Cemetery with Hatfield Funeral Home in charge. (Belle Plaine News, Mar. 19, 1953, submitted by Nancy Willis)
OBITUARY
Myrtie H. Cox Fisher was born June 23rd, 1874 in
Decator, Ill. and departed this life March 14th, 1953 at the Wichita Hospital, after a short illness, at the age
of 78 years, 8 months and 9 days. She was the daughter of James H. and Elizabeth Jane Troutman Cox. In this family
was born four sisters and one brother, all preceding her in death. She came with the family to the Whitman community
when she was 2 years of age and had lived in this community until the time of her death. To her was born two daughters,
Ines May Gray of Belle Plaine and Merta Jane Totten of Oxford, Kans. She leaves to mourn her death two daughters,
Mrs. Marlin Gray and Mrs. Harold Totten, two grand sons, Bern Gray of Wichita, Kan., and Olin Totton of Oxford.
One grand daughter, Phylis Totten of Oxford. One grand daughter, Vernadine Totton, preceeded her in death. Several
nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
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