Obituary of Fred Colfax Barackman
Published in Howard Courant, Howard, KS, October 16, 1930 Fred Colfax Barackman
Fred Colfax Barackman was born near Carthage, Missouri, April 14, 1874, being the youngest of six sons of Kinnard H. and Mary Barackman.
When six weeks old, he came to Elk county, with the family, the father and eldest son having came a few months earlier and secured a
farm a few miles west of Howard, and where Fred grew to manhood and continued to live until his death.
He attended the public school at Union Center, and on October 25, 1904, he was married to Miss Charity Bogue of this community, who
preceded him into the Greater Life in February 1925, since which time he lived alone on the farm. He became a member of the Presbyterian church
of Howard a number of years ago, following the evangelical campaign of Rev. and Mrs. Geo L. Rose. For many years he was a member of the
Presbyterian choir, and his splendid tenor voice will be greatly missed, as he heartily enjoyed singing and was always ready to assist in the
choir or any community chorus. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and in earlier years was a member of the Knights of Pythias.
Early Thursday morning, October 9, he passed away at his home and in the same room in which he slept the first night after his arrival in
this community when a very young babe. He had been in his usual good health, and earlier in the evening had motored to Severy with the male
quartette where they sang at a public concert. He was in unusually good spirits, and on his return to Howard, expressed himself as having had an
enjoyable time. He was found in his bed, and it is believed he had passed away without pain or struggle. His age was 56 years, 5 months, and 15 days. He is survived by three brothers, John P. Barackman of Moscow, Idaho; J. B. and Wm. S. of Howard, and a number of nephews and nieces. His passing is universally mourned, for he was a good citizen, a kind man, and generous neighbor, and a true loyal friend.
The foregoing obituary was read at the funeral service of Fred C. Barackman, held at 2:30, conducted by Rev. A. R. Griggs, pastor,
assisted by Rev. Wm. A. Chappell of the M.E. church. The Presbyterian choir sang an anthem arrangement of "Remember Now Thy Creator in The
Days of Thy Youth," "Over Just Beyond the Hilltops," and "Lead Kindly Light," Mrs. Griggs at the piano.
The pallbearers were: Frank Andrews, Carl Alexander, D. L. Mullendore, Leonard Courtright, Rex Tarwater, H. A. Gilmore and John Garrison.
The Masonic Fraternity had charge of the services at the grave. The attendence was very large, more than could get in the church. The
flowers were beautiful and profuse, several exceptionally fine wreaths and special pieces among the offerings. Altogether it was a most
beautiful, appropriate and impressive service.
Submitted by L. Morgan - contributed by: Sara H. 2008
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Name of Deceased: William A. Basferd
Newspaper: The Carthage Press
Submitters Name: Jody Eggensperger
Obit: CARTHAGE, Mo. -
William A. Basferd, 66 of Joplin, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Greenbriar Nursing Home.
He was born Sept. 17, 1941, in Washington, D.C. William lived in the Carthage area for many years.
William is survived by his sister; Joanne Willis of Carthage. He is preceded in death by his parents; Albert Brasferd and Helena Dispenza Brasferd.
There will be a memorial service for William at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel in CarthageBACK- Jasper County, MO Genealogy Trails
Name of Deceased: Willodene (Henbest) Boursheski
Newspaper: The Joplin Globe
Submitters Name: Jody Eggensperger
Obit: Willodene Boursheski, 89, of Pierce City, died on Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Cox Monett Hospital. Mrs. Boursheski was born on Oct. 21, 1918, in Cassville, Mo., the daughter of the late William and Ocie (Ball) Henbest. She was a graduate of Butterfield High School and worked in Wichita, Kan., during World War II. She married the late Adam Boursheski on May 21, 1944.
She was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pulaskifield, the Altar Society and the Barry County Election Board. Survivors include two daughters, Jana Woods and husband, Ralph, of St. Peters, Mo., and Jane Backsmeyer and husband, Gary, of Ballwin, Mo.; one son, Kent Boursheski and wife, Erin, of Pierce City, Mo.; two granddaughters, Amy (Woods) Dehner and husband, Tony, of St. Charles, Mo., and
Sara Boursheski, of Pierce City; five grandsons, David Woods and wife, Michelle, of St. Peters, Jason Backsmeyer and wife, Lisann, of Clarksville, Mo., Justin Backsmeyer and wife, Brittani, of Wildwood, Mo., Adam and Drew Boursheski, of Pierce City; and two great-grandsons, Avery and Dawson Woods. Additional survivors include one brother, John Henbest, of Cassville, Mo.; one sister, Neva Linebarger, of Wichita, Kan.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Homer, Clifford and Roger Henbest; and three sisters,
Ruby Homesley, Imogene Boyd and Thelma Nickle.
Rosary services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pulaskifield. Father Robles will be presiding. Burial
will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation.BACK- Jasper County, MO Genealogy Trails
Name of Deceased: Nola "Billie" R. Faulk Shilling Barkley
Newspaper: The Joplin Globe
Submitters Name: Jody Eggensperger
Obit: Nola R. "Billie" Barkley, age 83, Joplin, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at St. John's Regional Medical Center, following an illness.
Billie was born on Dec. 20, 1924, in Cliff, Okla., the daughter of Dave Faulk and Cora (Reese) Faulk. She worked as a cook for several restaurants retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She has been in Joplin since 1998. She is survived by three daughters, Becky Marcus, Nowata, Okla., Marcia Downing, Delaware, Okla., and Mandy Hood, Joplin; one son, Bobby Joe Shilling;
three brothers, Donnie Faulk, Alturas, Calif., Jimmy Faulk, Portland, Ore., and Wendyl Faulk, Ceres, Calif.; two sisters, Fern Turner, Sacramento, Calif., and Judi Dunn, Redmond, Ore.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by a daughter, Robbie Bearden; a grandson, Daniel Arterburn, a great-granddaughter, Sophia Bearden; her parents; and eight brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Osborne Memorial Cemetery. Pastor Aaron Brown will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Chapel
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