Kingfisher County Obituaries S-Z

SANDEFUR, Mrs. George

Mrs. SANDEFUR Dies

Source: THE KINGFISHER WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Thursday, December 27, 1928.

WOMAN DIES OF SELF-INFLICTED BULLET WOUNDS.

Mrs. Geo. SANDEFUR, 55 years old, died Sunday noon at her farm home near Reeding as a result of self-inflicted bullet wounds.

In a moment of despondency Saturday evening, she retired to her room upstairs and shot herself three times in the breast with suicidal intent. Neighbors, becoming alarmed when she was not seen about the house, found her Sunday morning, still alive. She lived long enough to express remorse at her act and a desire to live.

Two children, Adrian and Esther, survive her. One son, Joe, who died several years ago, was formerly a prominent Kingfisher business man. The surviving children were to have spent Christmas at home with their mother, and she had made preparations for their entertainment before taking her life. Some Christmas letters and presents which she had mailed did not arrive until after news of her death was received.

Deceased had lived alone on the SANDEFUR farm since the death of her husband, one year ago. She had been in poor health lately.

Funeral services were held Monday from the Christian church at Cashion, and interment was made in the Cashion cemetery.

SEELEY, J.G.

THE KINGFISHER TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1904, KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA.

J. G. SEELEY.

J. G. SEELEY, the proprietor of the Farmer's Hotel, of this city, died at 2:00 o'clock last Thursday morning, after an illness of several weeks.

The funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. S. M. NICKLE of the M.E. Church. Interment in Kingfisher Cemetery.

Mr. SEELEY has been confined much of the time of late to the house with La Grippe, which increased chronic troubles of the heart, liver and kidneys.

Mr. SEELEY has been a familiar figure here for twelve years, though part of the time was spent on his homestead. He was born in Tioga county, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1828, consequently was eight days over 76 years of age.

He moved to Larned, Kansas, in 1875 and conducted a hotel until he came to Oklahoma in 1892, at the opening of the Cheyenne country. He leaves a wife, two daughters and four sons, all grown and all married but his youngest son.

SHUTLER, John

November 26, 1925 - John Shutler was born December 30th, 1847, at Greensburg, Penn., and passed away at Kingfisher, Okla., on the 19th day of November 1925, age 78 years, 10 months and 19 days.
He married September 8th, 1870, and to this union was born seven sons and six daughters. He leaves surviving him five sons and two daughters, and his wife, Mrs. John Shutler.

He joined the German Lutheran Church at Greensburg, Pa., at the age of 18 and was baptized. He was a consistent church worker from boyhood. The Lutheran Church at Greensburg erected the year 1880, still bears his name as one of the principal donors. He was one of the principal factors in its erection, and the church still stands at its present site, now near the center of the city, where services are held every Sabbath day.

In 1890 he and his family moved to Fulton, Mo., where he lived until 1902. In February, 1902, he moved to Kingfisher County, Okla., where he resided until his death. After coming to Kingfisher he first united with the Presbyterian Church, and later transferred by letter to the Congregational Church, where he continued his church affiliation until called from labor.

He was taken suddenly ill a short time ago, and suffered only a few days. His wife, and son R. F. Shutler, and J. E. Shutler of Omega, Okla., and daughter, Mrs. Cochran of Dover, Okla., were at his bedside when he passed away. Mrs. Emma King of Galveston, a daughter, and the other sons, H. D. Shutler of Milton, Kansas, and R. D. Shutler of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Charles Shutler, of Visalia, Calif., were all present at the funeral.

The funeral was held in the Congregational Church by Rev. J. Bonkemeyer, pastor of the Church, Sunday afternoon, November 22, at 3 o'clock. Interment in Kingfisher cemetery.(Kingfisher Weekly Free Press)

SIMMONS, Mrs. D. F.

March 16, 1899 - Died at her home March 4, 1899 after a short illness of pneumonia, Mrs. D. F. Simmons; leaves husband, widowed mother and 7 children. Buried Mt. Zion Cemetery. (The Reformer)

SLIEF, Paul

November 7, 1918 - Word was received today of death of Paul Slief, on Sunday November 3, at Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Slief was formerly of this place. The body will probably be shipped here for burial, but no funeral arrangements have been made yet. (Kingfisher Weekly Free Press)

SMELTZER, Sam

February 9, 1899 - Mr. Sam Smeltzer, a teacher at Pleasant View, died of pneumonia and was buried last Monday. (The Reformer)

Frederick Homer SMITH was born January 7, 1862, at Elburn, Ill., and passed away at his home in Cashion on February 7, 1939, at the age of 77 years and one month.

He was converted at a meeting held by Rev. T.A. ALLEN and joined the church while a very young man.
He was married on August 23, 1887, to Minnie E. KNOPPENBURGER, at Dunlap, Iowa. To this union were born: two sons, Edward R. of Dallas, Tex., and Albert K. of Oklahoma City; and four daughters, Emma A. SMITH of Norman, Alta BROADBROOKS of McPherson, Kans., Mabel FARMER of Shreveport. La., and Joy SHANKLE of Oklahoma City.

Mr. SMITH moved to a farm near Cashion, where he resided until last August, when he moved to Cashion, where he lived at the time of his death.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 1939, at the Free Methodist church in Cashion. Rev. L.E. COOK of Greenville, Ill., officiating. Interment was made in the Cashion cemetery.

SMITH, James W.

Source: KINGFISHER WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Thursday, August 15, 1929 - OBITUARY.

James W. SMITH was born at Elmira, New York, August 15, 1861, and passed away August 6, 1929, at the age of 67 years, 11 months and 21 days. He came west with his parents at the age of 18 years. He was
married to Miss Lottie FIANT, at Thomas, Okla., February 6, 1898. To this union were born six children: Eva DIXON, Cashion; Hazel DIAL, Piedmont; Alice TRINDLE, Cashion; Fred, Lloyd and El Dora of Kingfisher, Okla. The family home is near the Clear Creek cemetery, southeast of Kingfisher.

He leaves to mourn his going, his wife and six children, 4 grandchildren, two brothers, J. E. SMITH, Noble, Okla., and L. G. SMITH, of Putnam, Okla., besides nieces, nephews and a large number of other relatives and friends.

He was converted at the age of 38 years, and joined the Christian Advent Church. Later he united with the United Brethern Church and two years ago united with the First Christian Church of Kingfisher in which organization he held his membership at the time of his death.

Mr. SMITH was a man of Christian life and influence. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He let his light shine for his master. He helped organize and advance the work of Sunday Schools and churches in the community where he lived. He has gone to a deserved reward.

In the absence of his pastor, the Rev. Chas. SCHWAB of the local First Christian Church, the services were held in the Methodist Congregational Church, conducted by the Rev. Horace F. PATTON, Thursday, August 8, 1929. Interment in the Clear Creek cemetery.

SOLOMON, D. W.

October 12, 1899 - D. W. Solomon died at his home in Kingfisher October 10, 1899. Born at Palmyra, Illinois December 11, 1844; married Lucy J. McPherson March 25, 1878; came to Oklahoma July 1899. Widow and son survive. (The Reformer)

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Monday, March 13, 1939

OBITUARY (Courtesy MAUK Funeral Home)

JANE SPENCE

Jane SPENCE was born in Somersetshire, England, December 18, 1856, and passed away at her home, east of Okarche, Oklahoma, March 8, 1939, at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 18 days.

She was baptized in infancy into the church of England and came to America with her parents, James and Lydia WHITE, at the of 11 years. They settled in Missouri and later moved to Kansas in 1874.

She married James R. SPENCE in 1876 and to this union were born 2 sons and 8 daughters, all living except one son who died in infancy.

The surviving children are: Violet SPENCE; James A. SPENCE and Mrs. Mary SHAY of the home address; Mrs. Daisy Van METER of Ada, Kansas; Mrs. Carrie CARROLL of Bellingham, Wash.; Mrs. Crissie HUDSON of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Florence POWELL of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lottie SIMPSON, Banner, Oklahoma; Mrs. Jewel WRIGHT of Burlingame, California; and 23 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

She was the last of a family of five children, her two brothers and two sister having preceded her in death.

Services were conducted from the chapel of the MAUK Funeral home, Friday at 2:00 o'clock. Her grandson, Rev. Ray GREENFIELD, officiated. At 4:30 o'clock the body was sent by train to Minneapolis, Kansas, where she was laid to rest by the side of her husband and baby.

SPINNER, Mrs.

September 28, 1899 - Mrs. Spinner died September 14; had been very low with consumption. She was about 30 years of age; leaves husband and 2 little boys. (The Reformer)

SPRAGUE, Andrew M.

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, Monday, April 5, 1915 - OBITUARY.

Andrew M. SPRAGUE was born in Paris, Canada, November 27, 1834. Died in Kingfisher, Okla., April 3, 1915, aged eighty years, four months and fifteen days.

The boyhood of Dr. SPRAGUE was spent in Ohio and Michigan, and though his educational advantages were extremely limited, as might be expected in a log cabin school house in a new country, he was an apt
student and acquired knowledge readily. Of his class mates and young friends of that immediate district and period, eight are now successful physicians and four are able members of the bar. At eighteen years of age Dr. SPRAGUE commenced teaching school, and as early as 1858 began the study of medicine at Crown Point with Dr. PRATT.

In July, 1862, Dr. SPRAGUE enlisted in Company A, 73rd Ind. Vol. In., and was mustered into the service at South Bend as surgeon. Just at this time occurred his brother's funeral and turning from his lonely grave, the young soldier who had recently taken the oath of allegiance, started for southern battlefields, joining his regiment at Louisville. Later he took part in the terrible conflicts at Richmond, Perryville and Stone River and on the 15th of February 1863, succumbed to illness and for weeks languished in hospitals at Murfeesboro and Nashville. When convalescent he acted as a steward in hospitals until November 27, 1863, when he was honorably discharged on account of disability.

When he had recovered from his army experience sufficiently Dr. SPRAGUE embarked in medical practice at Grand Rapids, Mich., and remained in that city until 1876, when he returned to the Hoosier state and for two years practiced his profession at Koutz. In November, 1878, he located in Rice county, Kans., at a place now known as Frederick, and dwelt there for fourteen years. In the meantime he pursued a thorough course in the Chicago Homeopathic College, attending lectures there two seasons. In April 1892, he came to Kingfisher and was actively engaged in practice here until about ten years ago, when he retired on account of failing health.

In social and fraternal circles, as well as in his profession, Dr. SPRAGUE was very popular with all who knew him. He was identified with the Masonic order, and was past commander of Kingfisher Post No. 2 G.A.R. and surgeon general of the department of Oklahoma, with the rank of general, now serving his second term in this important position. He was a trustee of the Baptist church, and as chairman of the building committee, played a very active part in its history. In his political faith he was an uncompromising Republican.

The wife of our subject's early manhood bore the maiden name of Juline M. YOUNG, and their marriage took place in Huron county, Ohio. She was born in that locality and died in Lowell, Mich., leaving two children: Frances, now Mrs. ROSENKRANZ, of Butte, Okla., and Edwin, a printer, who died in Washington. In Lyons, Kan., occurred the marriage of Dr. SPRAGUE and Miss Dora PETERSON, who was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, received a fine education and came to the United States previous to her father's death. She was born in a house which was built in 1600 by her ancestor, Jacob PETERSON and the property descended to her father who bore the same Christian name. One child blesses the union of the doctor and wife, namely, Josephine MAYSE, now living in Montana.

Funeral services were conducted in the Baptist church by his pastor, Rev. Gordon BARRETT, in the presence of a large audience of sorrowing friends. The Ladies of the Circle, the Old Soldiers and the Masons took a part in the services. A great and good man is at rest.

SPURRY, Mrs. Lucinda E.

September 1, 1898 - Mrs. Lucinda E. Spurry died August 24, 1898. Services at M. E. Church. She was daughter of Anderson and Sarah Lindsay of Statesville, North Carolina, born July 29, 1835; married William F. Johnson May 10, 1853, who died October 30, 1861. 7 children born; 4 and father predeceased. Mrs. Johnson married James Spurry January 14, 1871, who died August 23, 1887. (The Reformer)

STALEY, Nancy

February 16, 1899 - Died in River Township February 1, 1899, Nancy, wife of L.S. Staley, aged 50 years 8 months 4 days, was born Caldwell County, Missouri; married L.S. Staley in 1866. Mother of 13 children, 10 still living. Also leaves husband, an aged mother, and 3 sisters to mourn her loss. Buried at Centre Cemetery. (The Reformer)

STALNAKER, Mrs.

January 27, 1898 - Mrs. Stalnaker, who left here about 15 months ago for her health, died on December 25, 1897 at her daughter's in Nebraska. (The Reformer)

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, October 5, 1944

OBITUARY -- GERFINN R. STARR

Gerfinn R. STARR was born September 29, 1906, at Edmond, and died at his farm home near Kingfisher on October 2, 1944, at the age of 38 years and 3 days.

He moved with his parents from Edmond to Kingfisher in 1913. Here he grew to manhood and attended Kingfisher schools. He was graduated from Kingfisher high school with the class of 1924.

Gerfinn was united in marriage on May 17, 1930, with Miss Pauline E. DUGGAN. Their fist home was on South Ninth street in Kingfisher. Later they purchased a farm just east of Kingfisher and moved to it, where they continued to make their home until the time of his death.

He united with the First Christian church in Kingfisher on April 21, 1940.

He leaves to mourn their loss his wife; his father, Roy STARR of Kingfisher; his mother, Mrs. Ed SMITH of Yukon; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Mae KOPF of Maywood, Ill., and Mrs. Orlene RUPE of Kingfisher; one brother, Lester C. STARR of Long Beach, Calif.; one grandmother, Mrs. L.C. HARLOW of Piedmont; one niece and five nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church, with Rev. G.O. BELL officiating. Burial was made in the Kingfisher cemetery, BRACKEN funeral home in charge.

STEEL, Mrs. and baby

February 16, 1899 - James Steel's wife and week old baby died last Wednesday. (The Reformer)

STEWART, Charles William

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, Monday, January 27, 1915 - OBITUARY.

Chas. Wm. STEWART was born at Jefferson, Ind. September 13, 1867; died January 23, 1915; aged 47 years, 4 months and 10 days.

At the age of seven years he moved to Kansas with his parents and grew to young manhood near Latham.

In 1892 he came to Oklahoma and homesteaded a farm near Omega. About six years ago he came to Kingfisher with his family where he resided at the time of his death. He became a Christian and united with the church early in life and has since lived a consistent Christian.

He was married to Mrs. Lillie May PARKER, September 22, 1897. Of this union was born four children.

He was an M.W.A., belonging to Victor George Camp No. 6933, Omega, Oklahoma.

He was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father, brother and neighbor. He leaves a wife, three daughters, three brothers, five sisters and other relatives and a host of friends who mourn their loss.

Funeral services were held from the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. PALMER of Enid, pastor of the Cimarron Christian church. Interment was made in Kingfisher cemetery.

Those attending the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McKINSEY and family of Watonga; H. A. STEWART, Latham, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. G. P. STEWART, Seward, Okla.; John E. STEWART and family, Kingfisher; Mrs. Jessie SMALLEY, Latham, Kansas; Mrs. Cora LOGSDON, Latham, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. L. P. WARREN and son, Kiel; R. C. WARREN, Kiefer, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. M. J. KETCH and sons, Omega.

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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the friends who assisted us in our bereavement.

Mrs. C. W. STEWART and children.
Mrs. M. H. WARREN.
Brothers and sisters.

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, October 12, 1944.

FRANK JOSEPH STINER - Obituary.

Frank Joseph STINER, son of Frank Joseph and Fanny STINER, was born February 9, 1876, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and died October 7, 1944.

As a child he moved with his parents to Kansas City, where he attended his first school. Later the family moved to Haviland, Kans., where they settled on a homestead. He lived there until he was about 14 years of age. In 1892 his father made the run into the Cheyenne and Arapahoe territory, where he purchased land west of Kingfisher. He lived with his parents until 1902, at which time he purchased his present farm home on Highway 33, 10 miles west of Kingfisher. Here he and his family lived until the time of his death.

He was united in marriage with Miss Grace GENDER on July 23, 1905. To this union four children were born, Opal, Milton, Paul and Virginia. Opal preceded her father in death on December 15, 1915, at the age of six years.

Mr. STINER confessed his faith in Christ, was baptized and became a member of the local community church, where he retained his membership until his death.

He was a good neighbor, always interested in the welfare of others and ready to assist them in every way possible. Through his quiet and unassuming neighborliness he made and held through the years many staunch friends. He was a home-loving man, and provided well for the material needs of his family. He was a kind and considerate husband and father, who sought to instill in the lives of his children faith, purity and integrity.

Mr. STINER is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace STINER; two sons, Milton STINER of Oklahoma City and Paul STINER, somewhere in the south Pacific; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia WROBBEL of Kingfisher; four sisters, Mrs. Anna WHITCHURCH of Vinita, Mrs. George CHRISTIAN of Kingfisher, Dr. Emma BROWER of Okmulgee and Mrs. Rudolph CHLOUBER of Kingfisher; many other relatives and a host of friends.

Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, at the Kingfisher Christian church, with Rev. G.O. BELL officiating. Burial was made in the Kingfisher cemetery, with the BRACKEN funeral home in
charge.

STOLZ, Gus

October 31, 1918 - GUS STOLZ DEAD - Gus Stolz, who was shot Sun. afternoon died this morning at his home north of Kingfisher. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home. (Kingfisher Weekly Free Press)

Source: THE INDEPENDENT, Cashion, Kingfisher Co., Oklahoma, January 31, 1929.

ELIZABETH STOUT - Obituary.

Elizabeth STOUT, daughter of John and Josie STOUT, was born in Cook County Texas, September 25, 1869 and died near Reeding, Okla., Jan. 23, 1929, age 58 years, 3 mo. and 28 days.

She was married to William BECKNER in 1884. He preceded her in death in 1908. She was married to D.T. SIMMONS November 17, 1909 with whom she lived happily until her death.

Mrs. SIMMONS was a very estimable lady and loved by all who knew her. She had been in poor health for a number of years, and all that medical skill could do was done for her, but to no avail. Her last illness was of about three weeks duration. She died in the Christian faith having united with the church when quite young.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, five brothers and sisters, and step-children who loved her as a mother. According to her request the funeral was conducted by F.H. SMITH at the home, with interment at the Waterigee cemetery.

STRINGER, Lula

April 27, 1899 - Died at her home April 18, 1899, Lula, beloved wife of J. M. Stringer, aged 25 years 11 monts 28 days. Also leaves 2 little children, parents, brothers and sisters to mourn her untimely taking away. Member Mt. Zion Congregational Church; burial Mt. Zion Cemetery. (The Reformer)

SYKES, Paul

Source: KINGFISHER WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Thursday, October 3, 1929.

THE PASSING OF APOSTLE PAUL SYKES.

THE OLD ARK'S A MOVIN'.

(Composed by Rev. Paul SYKES)

They called old Noah a foolish man
Because he built his ark on sandy land.
But the old ark's a movin',
It's movin' right along.

I've never been to Heaven, but I've been told
That all them streets are paved with gold.
But the old ark's a movin',
So move along, children.
The old ark's a movin',
It's movin' right along.

Heaven's so high and I'm so low.
I don't know whether I'll ever get to
Heaven or no.
But the old ark's a movin',
So move along, children.
The old ark's a movin',
It's moving' right along.

The voice that for many years made Kingfisher famous the world over and greeted weary passengers at every passenger train as it pulled into Kingfisher, is stilled in death, but his memory will live in the ages to come. Even in the trenches in France during the World War when some doughboy mentioned that he was from Kingfisher, Oklahoma, a fighting comrade would reply, "Why, that's where the old darky sings
at the depot," and immediately the refrain of the "Old Ark's A-movin'" would be heard.

Paul SYKES was born in slavery in Granda, Mississippi, March 2, 1842, and departed this life at Kingfisher, Oklahoma, on October 1, 1929, at 9:10, age 87 years, 6 months, 29 days.

He came to Kingfisher in 1891, and shortly thereafter began preaching on the streets of Kingfisher and in front of the county jail. He soon began singing the "Old Ark's A-movin'" at incoming Rock Island trains and gathered up the pennies as they were tossed to him by the passengers.

In 1894 the Apostle Pall SYKES, to use his own language, "set up a table in Kingfisher for the poor," and called it the Lord's Passover.

"He continued to give these passovers as an annual feature each Thanksgiving, until about four years ago, when old age and declining health compelled him to abandon his trips to ******* and his feasts of the passover."

FOUNDER OF THE STRAIGHT GATE CHURCH.

In 1898 he organized a church after the manner of the first church from the fourth and fifth chapters of Acts, and called it the Straight Gate Church.

Three degrees were required to become a member of the Straight Gate Church, and Rev. SYKES baptised then by "laying on of hands after telling how much you were worth." The doctrine of the third degree was: "I is instructed for any one to receive the Third Degree of the Straight Gate Church, that they give all they have, but if a person have nothing and has a willing heart he will be accepted into the sight of God."

Rev. SYKES was married three times and was the father of 1* children, eight of whom are living, as follows: Charles SYKES, St. Louis, Mo.; Abraham Lincoln SYKES, Kansas City, Kansas; Edna HORNBECK, Memphis, Tenn.; Elizabeth RICHMOND, Mempis, Tenn.; Hattie BURGHARD,
Kingfisher, Okla.; Roosevelt SYKES, Kingfisher, Okla.; William SYKES, Kansas City, Kansas; George SYKES, Chicago, Ills.; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church (colored) Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. And all that remains mortal of the Apostle Paul SYKES will peacefully rest in Kingfisher cemetery, but his memory will continue to live on.

TASSO, Mary

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, August 9, 1951.

Mary TASSO, 96, local Indian, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kingfisher Community hospital. Her father, Bob NORTH, was an Indian scout for US troops in the early days of the west.

Funeral service was held this Thursday afternoon at the Baptist church here. Rev. WILLIS, Baptist missionary of Geary, officiated. Burial was made in the Indian Baptist mission cemetery 10 miles west and two miles south of Kingfisher.

Mrs. TASSO is survived by three sons, Gilbert and Elliott of Kingfisher, and John of Watonga, and two daughters, Lena WHITEBIRD of Kingfisher, and Nettie CROTZER of Wyandotte.

TATMAN, Marion

January 27, 1898 - Marion, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Tatman, died Sunday. (The Reformer)

TIGHE, John

May 7, 1896 - Early Thursday morning the word was brought to town that John Tighe had died very suddenly at his home one mile north of town. He had been out about the place and came to the house and falling against the door called to his wife to let him in. She hurried to the door and caught him and got him to the bed. The only words he spoke were "I'm gone." Just at this time W. W. Parks passed on his way to town and was told to bring Dr. Boyce as soon as he could. He did so but Mr. Tighe breathed but once or twice after the doctor arrived. The deceased was an old soldier and was about 50 years old. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his sudden death. His brother and sister from Smith Center, Kansas will be at the funeral which takes place Saturday. (Hennessey Clipper)

TILBURY, Denny Clark

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Monday, January 17, 1944.

OBITUARY - DENNY CLARK TILBURY (MAUK Funeral Home).

Denny Clark TILBURY was born October 3, 1871, at Bondville, Ill. At the age of six years he moved, with his parents, to South Haven Kans., where the family resided until he was 19 years of age. The family
then moved to Sheridan, Okla., a small community east of Hennessey.

Mrs. TILBURY made the run at the opening of the Cherokee Strip in 1893 and staked a claim near Cropper, but lived on it only a short time.

In 1897 he was united in marriage with Almeda Alice DUPY. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. TILBURY made their home in Hennessey for two years. They then came to Kingfisher, locating northwest of town on a farm. There they have lived continuously and reared their family of which there were two children, Hazel and Victor, with the exception of a few years spent in Kingfisher, where Mr. TILBURY operated a coal and feed business.

Mr. TILBURY held a place of high regard in the hearts of his neighbors and friends. He lived a Christian life, having united with the First Baptist church at Sheridan at the age of 20 years. Upon coming to Kingfisher he transferred his membership to the local church on June 20, 1904.

After several years of failing health he became acutely ill and was brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Theodore WILMES, where he died January 10, 1944. He had reached the age of 72 years, 3 months
and 7 days.

He is survived by his wife of the home; his daughter, Mrs. Theodore WILMES, of Kingfisher; and his son Victor of the home address; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Florence RAINEY of Enid and Mrs. Alice HAMMER of Santa Cruz, Calif.; other relatives and friends.

Services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the local Baptist church, Rev. J.E. FENDER, pastor, officiating. Interment was made in the New Home cemetery.

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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere thanks for the floral offerings and many acts of kindness and sympathy extended us by our friends and neighbors at the time of the death of our husband, father and grandfather, D.C. TILBURY. - Mrs. D.C. TILBURY, the V.C. TILBURY family and the Theo WILMES family.

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, February 19, 1925.

John Austin TINDER - Obituary.

John Austin TINDER was born in Union County, Illinois, June 17, 1855, and died at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Feb. 13, 1925, age 69 years, 7 months and 26 days.

His mother died when he was 8 years old. He went with his grandfather Parker to Missouri, where he grew to manhood.

He was married to Sarah Ann BROWN, Feb. 16, 1873. To them was born twelve children, three of whom died in infancy. The 16th of this month would have been their 52nd wedding anniversary.

He leaves his wife and nine children, William J., Mrs. Mollie E. CHAPMAN, Everett E. of Oklahoma City, D.H. of Lincoln, Nebraska, Irvin J. of Los Angeles, Calif., Luther J., Rubin F., Charles C. of Kingfisher, and Mrs. Florence E. BARRINGER of Clinton, Oklahoma, and 30 grandchildren. All were present at the funeral except Dee and Irvin.

He was a loving husband and kind father. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.

TOULSON (EXTON), Emma

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, December 27, 1928 - OBITUARY.

EMMA EXTON TOULSON.

Emma EXTON TOULSON was born March 21, 1863, Osgodby, England.

She was married to John TOULSON February, 1888. To this union were born five children in England. The family then removed to the United States and settled at Kingfisher in 1907. Here another, the youngest son, was born.

She was brought up in a Christian home, and she tried always to give the care of a Christian mother to her own children. She was for many years a member of the Presbyterian church. She has been a faithful member, whose presence could by counted on at the church services. Her interest in the church and its work has been appreciated by her pastor and many are the deeds of kindness shown to members of the congregaton who were in need.

Her neighbors and friends have seen her generosity and helpfulness in doing deeds of kindness.

Her nature was to be bright and cheerful so that many friends mourn her loss. She is survived by her husband, and by one daughter, Mrs. Eudie TAYLOR; by three sons, John, William and Okla TOULSON. Two sons preceded her to the eternal reward; James, June 10, 1914, and Joseph, July 8, 1914.

CARD OF THANKS.

We extend to our friends and neighbors utmost appreciation for the helpfulness and kindness which they manifested during the illness and death of our wife and mother. We thank also those who contributed flowers.

Mr. John TOULSON, John J. TOULSON, Okla and Wm. TOULSON, and Mrs. Eudie TAYLOR.

TOWNSEND, Benjamin

Hennessey Clipper, May, 25, 1961
(submitted by Lois Burdick)

DR. B.I. TOWNSEND, VETERAN PHYSICIAN CLAIMED BY DEATH; FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Funeral services for Dr. B. I. Townsend ,76, long time physician here will be held at the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the El Reno cemetery. Townsend passed away Tuesday morning in an Enid hospital following a lingering illness.

He moved to Hennessey at the age of 16, from Aurora, Kansas, teaching in a rural school East of here for two years. Townsend attended school at Central State College and graduated from the University of Kansas Medical School. He served as a doctor in the Indian service in Nevada before entering World
War 1 as a first Lieutenant.

Fowllowing his discharge at the end of the war Townsend began his medical practice here in 1919. Due to ill health he retired eight years ago. He was a member of the local Masonic Lodge, a 32nd degree Mason, the Woodman Lodge, American Legion, and the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Dessie, of the home; one sister, Mrs. Lon Teverbaugh, Ponca City.

Arrangements are under the directions of thee Cordry and Son.

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This is what the Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home has on his record at the Funeral Home:

Mother: Margaret McCowen
Father: Lewis Townsend
buried El Reno (he is listed on the Veterians buried in the Hennessey Cemetery)

Born Aug.7, 1884
Died: May 23, 1961
WW1 Vet.
2nd wife : Dessie Davis
77 years old
Dr. C.R. Roberts, of Enid.

VAN DEREN, Annie

THE HENNESSEY CLIPPER, NOV. 24, 1910 PGE 1 COL.3
ANNIE ELIZABETH WALKER VAN DEREN

After about a year of illness of paralysis, Mrs. N.R. VAN DEREN, passed away Friday morning about 1:20 o'clock at her home near Myrtle. Annie Elizabeth WALKER was born at Dallasburg, Owen County, Kentucky, June 30, 1845, where she grew to womanhood and where she was married in the autumn of 1861 (s/b1860) to Ninian R. VAN DEREN. She was converted and became a member of the Baptist church in early girlhood and through her life was ever an earnest worker in her Master's vineyard. She and her husband, removed to Marion (Lane) county, Kansas in 1879 and came to Oklahoma with that memorable crowd of homeseekers of '89 and have since resided in Kingfisher county.

Mrs. VAN DEREN was ever occupied in being helpful to those near her and her community, It was through her untiring efforts that the postoffice in Myrtle was established in the early days near her home, she giving it the name and the early organization of a Baptist church at Columbia was due mostly to her zealousness. She was ever ready to help those in need, whether it was in sorrow, sickness, or poverty, no plea for help wasever unheeded. In the death of Mrs. VAN DEREN the community, as well as her husband and sons, has suffered an irreparable loss.

The funeral was held at the CenterView Chapel, Sunday afternoon, November 20, and had the largest attendance of any in recent years. Rev. Paul LARSEN, conducted the sevices, speaking comforting words to the heartbroken relatives from the 23rd Psalm 4th verse. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful, bespeaking the tender regard of many friends. The pall bearers were six young ladies attired in white. The Anchor Rebekah lodge, No. 114, of Columbia, of which deceased had long been a prominent member, conducted their beautiful and impressive services at the grave.

Interment was made in the Oak View Cemetery. An aged husband and two sons with many friends are mourning their loss. The sons are B.W.VAN DEREN, Bal Morra (Balmorhea), Texas and J.B. VAN DEREN, Kansas City, Mo. Both were present at the funeral.

VAN DEREN, Ninian R.

Ninian Riley VAN DEREN was born in Owen County, Kentucky April 16 1838. Died, August 13, 1916 at the Van Deren home nine miles southeast of Hennessey, Okla., being in his seventy-ninth year. He was married to Annie Elizabeth WALKER in Owen Co., Kentucky in the autumn of 1860. To this union were born two sons--B.W. VAN DEREN of Balmortea(Balmorhea), Tex. and J.B. VAN DEREN of Kansas City, Mo. Deceased was a graduate of Georgetown Theological Seminary, having fitted himself for his chosen profession -- the ministry of the Gospel.

When his country called, he responded to his nation's need and enlisted in the 30th Kentucky mounted infantry. The hardships he was called upon to undergo during his service in the army was the prime cause of his broken health. He was a man of high ideals, purity of purpose, nobleness of soul, never having lost his zeal for his chosen calling, and his faith in the home beyond this life, his devotedness and reverence has been beautiful to all who knew him during the twenty-seven years that he has lived in this community.

He leaves beside the two sons, four sisters. They are Mrs. Lorate Wheatley, of Greensburg, Indiana, Mrs. Kate Hatford (Hartford) of Cola (Arcola), Illinois, Mrs. N.H. Clark of Jefferson City, Mo. and Mrs. B.V. Wood, of Blacksher, Georgia. For many years he has been patient in suffering, resigned and hopeful. Last summer at the reunion in Jefferson City, Mo., with his sisters, he expressed himself as being every ready for the call to the final, last reunion. None knew him, but to love him. His beautiful life has been a living tribute to his faith and home. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15 ch. and 26 verse, after which we laid him to rest in the Oak Grove Cemetery [correction: should read Oak View Cemetery] beside his wife and to await the trumpet call and life eternal.

Hennessey Man Takes Own Life.

John W. WASHBURN, 71-year-old Hennessey resident, died about 2 p.m. Saturday at his home in Hennessey from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

C.C. "Joe" FISHER, Kingfisher county sheriff, and Olin LINTON, deputy, who were called to the WASHBURN home, reported that WASHBURN'S body with a .32 calibre revolver clutched in his right hand was found on a bed. A bullet wound was found in WASHBURN'S forehead. The revolver chamber carried two cartridges, one of which had been fired.

Officers report that WASHBURN, who was in ill health, had mentioned suicide in conversations with his wife. Mrs. WASHBURN was out in the yard Saturday afternoon when she heard a gun fired within the house. She immediately called a Hennessey physician, but WASHBURN was dead when the physician arrived.

WHITE, J. W.

August 1893 One of the largest funerals held in this county was that of Mr. J. W. White, who died at his home, 3 1/2 miles east and one-half mile south of here, on Sunday, Aug. 20, 1893, of rheumatism of the heart, after an illness of about 7 weeks. He was about 46 years old, and leaves a wife and seven children. His funeral occured from the Evangelical chirch and he was laid to rest in thte Lyon Valley cemetery. His neighbors paid him a mark of high respect by their large attendance at his funeral. (Hennessey Clipper)

WHITE, L. M.

April 7, 1898 - L. M. White, an old and respected citizen of Skeleton Township, died of LaGrippe last week at his home northwest of Sheridan. 74 years of age and quite feeble for several months. (The Reformer)

WILEY, Theodore L.

Source: THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma,
Friday, August 31, 1906.

Baby Died.

Little Theodore L. WILEY, the seven-months-old babe of Lee WILEY, died last Wednesday at the home of Georg OMA, near Lacey, where the WILEY family were visiting. The little fellow took suddenly ill with spinal meningitis and lasted but a short time. He was buried in the Lacey cemetery.

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Monday, November 15, 1943.

OBITUARY - JOHN FRANKLIN WILKINSON

John Franklin WILKINSON was born June 12, 1915, at Kingfisher, and
died November 9, 1943, at the age of 28 years, 4 months and 29 days.

He received his education in the local public schools.

On August 17, 1936, he was united in marriage with Valeria SVOBODA,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank SVOBODA of Kingfisher.

They located on the Frank WILKINSON farm six miles west of Kingfisher,
where they continued to make their home.

John became a Christian when he was 13 years old and united with the
First Christian church of Kingfisher.

He is survived by his wife Valeria; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
WILKINSON; one sister, Mrs. Pauline HOSKINSON, of Anthony, Kans.;
two brothers, Howard and Vern WILKINSON, of Kingfisher; many other
relatives and friends.

Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Christian church,
Rev. G.O. BELL officiating. Burial was made in the Kingfisher
cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS

We are deeply grateful to the many friends and neighbors who were so
kind and thoughtful to us, through their help and expressions of
sympathy, in connection with the illness and death of our loved one,
John Franklin WILKINSON. - The WILKINSON and SVOBODA families.

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, June 24, 1926 - Obituary

John Wilhight WILLIAMS, who was a member of the Union Missionary Baptist church, died in his eighty-fifth year at his home here in this city on the 15th day of June, 1926, after a lingering sickness for more than eight years, two years of which time he was utterly helpless and confined to his bed.

Brother WILLIAMS was born in Madison County, Mississippi, on the 26th day of April, 1841. He was a slave and as soon as the war began he went into the army and enlisted in Company C52, Regiment U.S Colored-Infantry.

After he was discharged from the army he returned to his home in Madison County, Mississippi, where he remained untilt the year 1879. He then removed from his home and went to Clay Center, Kansas, where he lived for fourteen years and when this country was opened to settlement in 1892, he came here and has ever since made this his home.

John Wilhight WILLIAMS was married to Miss Eliza C. O'BANION in Clay Center, Kansas, on the 15th day of February, 1889, who survives him. He also leaves surviving him his sister, Hattie RUSSELL, and his daughter, Ruth WILLIAMS, of Clay Center, Kansas, and son, Fred WILLIAMS of Kingfisher.

There is not an old-timer here in our city, either among the white or colored, who does not remember him as one of the foremost workers and had on the full order of faith, hope and charity.

WILLIAMSON, Randall

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, Saturday, April 17, 1915 - OBITUARY.

Randall WILLIAMSON (colored) departed this life April 13, 1915, at the age of 64 years. Funeral services were held at the Pilgrim Rest Church, April 15th, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. E. DOUGLASS. Interment in Kingfisher cemetery. His Masonic brethren had charge of the services at the grave.

Randall WILLIAMSON was born near Summersville, Fayette county, Tennessee, about 1848. Shortly after the civil war he was taken by his sister to Memphis, where he grew to manhood.

In 1878 he was married to Miss Susie BROWN, to whom five children were born, Joseph, Jerry, Stella, William and Millie Anna, four of whom are dead. His wife died on December 14, 1888.

Shortly after his wife's death he made a profession of religion and joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist church at Memphis.

In April, 1892, when the C. and A. country opened to settlement he came to Oklahoma and located in Kingfisher. He worked here at manual labor until he accumulated enough of this world's goods to embark into the grocery business in a small way. From this small beginning he gradually built up a good business, and a few years ago erected a two-story building on his site, which he continued until death.

Immediately after his arrival here he joined the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church and became an active member in the upbuilding of the church.

In 1896, he was married a second time to Miss Mary BROWN of Kingfisher.

In politics Mr. WILLIAMSON was a Republican and held to his political faith with a tenacity almost as strong as that with which he clung to his religious faith.

He served as a member of the school board for four years. He was a 32 degree Mason.

He died as he lived, beloved by his race and accepted of God.

WILSON, Grandma

November 23, 1899 - Grandma Wilson born September 1815; died Thursday November 9, 1899 at ripe old age of 84 years. She was mother of John Wilson of this place. Burial in cemetery northeast of Dover. (The Reformer)

WILSON, Jerry W.

Source: KINGFISHER WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Thursday, January 3, 1929 - OBITUARY.

Jerry W. WILSON, was born in Mississippi, December 28, 1855, and died at the home of his daughters, Mrs. J. L. KING, in the Pleasant Valley Community, December 25, 1928, age 72 years, 11 months and 27 days.

He was married to Miss Lucy BLANK and to this union were born two girls. One died in infancy and the mother's death followed soon after.

From Mississippi, Mr. WILSON, with his daughter moved to Topeka, Kan., where he was married to Miss Bettie SLAUGHTER. After living in Topeka for ten years, he moved with his family to Denver, Colo.

In 1910 death visited his home again and claimed his companion. He lived with his sister, Mrs. BAILEY, several years, but losing his health, he came to Oklahoma with the hope of regaining it. In this he was disappointed and finally became an invalid, in which condition he spent the last three years of his life. He was a kind and most affectionate father and husband and a very agreeable neighbor.

During his long illness he was always hopeful and cheerful. He professed religion at an early age and joined the A.M.E. Church and remained a consistant member of that church. At his death he was a member of the St. Mark A.M.E. Church of Kingfisher. He was a member in good standing with the Odd Fellows lodge of Denver, Colo.

He leaves to mourn his loss, one daughter Mrs. J. L. KING of Kingfisher, two sisters, Mrs. O. M. JOHNSON of Topeka, Kan., and Mrs. BAILEY of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Mr. L. W. WILSON of Topeka, Kan., two nieces, many relatives and a host of friends.

WINN, Charles H.

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, August 9, 1951.

Chas. H. WINN, 90, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. O'BRIEN, 301 South Ninth street, where he had resided for nearly three years. He had been in ill health for some time.

Funeral service was held this Thursday morning at the SMITH Funeral home chapel. Rev. R. A. ANDERSON officiated. Interment was made in Kingfisher cemetery beside his wife, who died May 14, 1947, at the age of 90 years and 10 months.

He was born April 10, 1861, in Wisconsin, and was married Oct. 8, 1897. He and his wife moved to this vicinity more that 20 years ago.

Survivors include a nephew, Harland HOUCK of California, who was reared in their home; a niece, Mrs. Boyd BRIDGES of Cherokee (formerly of Kingfisher), and other nieces and nephews who reside at a distance; and two sisters, in Redwood Falls, Minn.

Those from out-of-town here for the funeral service included Mr. and Mrs. BRIDGES of Cherokee, and Mrs. J. L. WHITE and Mrs. M. C. CLANTON of Oklahoma City.

Source: KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Monday, January 10, 1944

Mrs. Mary WOODS Dies In Texas

Final rites were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hennessey Baptist church for Mrs. Mary D. WOODS, who died January 1 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas M. COOPER, in Houston, Tex. Rev. Paul LAMB officiated, and interment was made in the Hennessey cemetery.

Mrs. WOODS, grandmother of Mrs. George PEDIGO and Sergeant Ernest NELSON of Kingfisher, was 90 years old last May. She went to Houston a few weeks ago for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. COOPER, who formerly resided at Hennessey and who for two years was employed in the welfare office here. Death was the result of pneumonia following an attack of influenza.

She and Robert Hamilton WOODS were united in marriage in 1874.

The WOODS family moved from Iowa to Oklahoma in 1900, making their home in the Dover-Hennessey vicinity until Mr. WOODS death in 1924. Mrs. WOODS then resided with her children until 1927, when she married S.W. WOODS of Adair, Iowa, where they resided until his death in 1936. Since that time she divided her time among her children and
grandchildren. She made numerous visits of several weeks at Mrs. PEDIGO's home west of Kingfisher.

Survivors include four children, Mrs. E.A. NELSON of Vici, Archie WOODS of Milwaukee, Wis., Bay WOODS of Hennessey and Mrs. COOPER; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Four of the grandsons and two great-grandsons are in the armed forces.

Laura TREMBLE was born February 23, 1867, at Matton, Ill., and departed this life April 1, 1939, at Enid, Okla., after an illness of several months.

She was united in marriage to John M WRIGHT in 1890. To them four children were born. Mr. WRIGHT preceded her in death on November 6, 1929. One child also preceded her on October 9, 1911.

Mrs. WRIGHT united with the Evangelical church in 1902. She was a member of the Dover Rebekah lodge.

She leaves to mourn: her children, Lillian JEFFRIES of Carmen, Loyd WRIGHT of Dover and Theora WREN of Waukomis; two step-children, Sadie COLE and Clyde WRIGHT, both of Enid; other relatives and a host of friends.

Services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Dover Evangelical church, and interment was made in the Hennessey cemetery.

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Monday, March 21, 1955

OBITUARY - JOHN VOGT

John VOGT, farmer residing northwest of Okarche, died on March 14 in the Kingfisher Community hospital. Rosary service was held on the evening of March 16 in the home, and the funeral followed on the
morning of March 17. Father Von ELM officiated at the rites held in the Holy Trinity church in Okarche. Interment was made in the Holy Trinity cemetery.

John VOGT was born at Arcadia, Iowa, on Feb. 20, 1886. He was the son of Ferdinand and Theresa VOGT. He came to Oklahoma in the spring of 1894 and had resided on a farm in the Okarche community since that time. He was married on Oct. 18, 1910 to Susie HAU, and to this union 11 children were born, four of whom preceded him in death. Three died in infancy, and Roland died following a 1940 accident.

Survivors include the wife and sons Louis and Leo of the home, two other sons, Jenon and Edward of Okarche; three daughters, Mrs. Henry KRAUS of El Reno, Mrs. Frank ANNUSCHAT of Kingfisher and Mrs. George REMPKE of Oklahoma City; one sister, Mrs. Frances HILL of Okarche; two brothers, Ferd VOGT of Yukon and Joe VOGT of Okarche; and 10 grandchildren.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many relatives, friends and neighbors for the Masses, floral and food offerings, and for all other acts of kindness and sympathy shown us following the death of our loved one.-

Mrs. John VOGT and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Ferd VOGT, Joe VOGT,
Mrs. Frances HILL and Leo BUETTNER.

YEAROUT, Fred Wesley

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Monday, January 17, 1944.

OBITUARY - FRED WESLEY YEAROUT

Fred Wesley YEAROUT, son of Mr. and Mrs. David YEAROUT, was born January 6, 1901, in Omega, and died January 13, 1944, at the age of 43 years, and seven days.

He was united in marriage with Mary Iona CURRY on October 29, 1924. To this union two children were born, Daveline, who died in infancy, and David of the home.

Mr. YEAROUT gave his heart to God and was baptized in 1936.

He was a kind and loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was loved by all who knew him.

He leaves to mourn his going his wife; his son; his mother, Mrs. Amy YEAROUT; two brothers, Buford and Lloyd; four sisters, Mrs. O.A. SAPP, Mrs. H.E. OPDENHOFF, Mrs. John OPPEL, Mrs. Ted EBERHARDT; nieces, nephews and many friends in the Omega community.

Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon in the Omega school auditorium, Rev. G.O. BELL of Kingfisher officiating.

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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness through the illness and death of our loved one, Fred Wesley YEAROUT. - Mrs. Fred YEAROUT and son, Mrs. Amy YEAROUT, Mr. and Mrs. Buford SMITH and family, Mr. and Mrs. O.A. SAPP and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd YEAROUT and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ted EBERHARDT and family.

THE PRESS-DEMOCRAT, HENNESSEY, KINGFISHER COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1904.

Obituary.

Frederick E. YOUNG, the subject of this sketch was born in Madison county, Ia., April 27, 1879. Here he grew to manhood. About two years ago he was married to Miss Grace SWEARINGEN. Together they moved from their native state to Kansas, in June of last year and in September to Oklahoma. But all efforts to free himself from the dread destroyer - consumption - were unavailing. He died in Hennessey Okla., March 27, just at noon, surrounded by loved ones and friends. He lacked just one month of being 25 years old. About two years ago he became a member of the Christian Union church, and his last message was sent to the man who had pointed him to Jesus, telling him he had died right. He leaves a wife and babe, father, brother and sister, to mourn a loss which time can never repair.

The funeral was preached at the house by Elder GILLISPIE of the Christian church. At the close of the service the K. P's took charge of the remains and accompanied them to the depot. Wm. KALE and the wife of the deceased went with the body on this sad journey back to the old home in Iowa. There the son will sleep beside his mother, who died several years ago.

ZION, Grover

November 7, 1918 - HENNESSEY BOY DIES IN FRANCE - Relatives at Hennessey have received word that Grover Zion, of that place, died in a hospital in France on October 6, from wounds received in battle. (Kingfisher Weekly Free Press)

ZORNS, W. H.

"Mr W. H. Zorns, an old gentleman who has been living on the farm of Mr J. E. Hammond, a mile and a half west of town, died Monday morning, and was buried at 3:30 in the afternoon. He had been ailing for some time with a complication of diseases. He leaves a family consisting of a wife, son and daughter".

Many obituaries and death notices from The Reformer were transcribed in Oklahoma Genealogical Society Quarterly Vol. 30 No. 1, 1985. Other sources include original newspapers and submissions by researchers.

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