CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY OBITUARIES
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SURNAMES (La) through (Ld)

MR. FRANK M. LAFON

Frank M. “Sonny” Lafon. 66, of South Coffeyville, Okla., passed away Tuesday night, Feb. 6, 2007. at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center due to a antibiotic resistant staph infection and complications of pneumonia.

A Memorial Service was held Friday, Feb. 9, in the Tyro Christian Church with David Bycroft officiating. Casket Bearers were members of the Delaware Masonic Lodge #475. Masonic rites were conducted by Delaware Masonic Lodge #475. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chautauqua.

Mr. Lafon was born June 17, 1940 to Frank M. and Imogene M. (Howard) Lafon at rural Wann, Okla. The family moved to Coffeyvilic residing there for four years before returning to the Warm area. Mr. Lafon attended the Oakdale and Whitworth schools graduating in 1955, then attended Wann High School graduating in 1959. After graduation he worked in the termite and pest control business in St. Joseph, Mo. and worked for Pierce and Son Exterminators until 1965. Mr. Lafon then worked for Funk Industries and then started his own business, Town and Country Termite and Pest Control.

Mr. Lafon married Chiquita June McElroy on July 17, 1976 at Las Vegas, Nev. After a brief stay in Caney the couple moved to Wann where Mrs. Lafon became an equal partner in the business. They made their home in Wann for 28 years. Mr. Lafon retired in 1996. Mrs. Lafon continued to run Town and Country Termite and Pest Control until her retirement in January of 2004. The couple then moved to South Coffeyville. Mr. Lafon was a member of the Kansas, Oklahoma and Nation Pest Control Association. He was a three time Past Master of the Copan Masonic Lodge and was voted a lifetime member in 1998. He was also a member and Past Patron of the Copan Eastern Star. Mr. Lafon was also a member of Delaware Masonic Lodge #475 in Delaware, Okla., Sunset Lodge and Sunset Eastern Star in Nowata, Okla. He also belonged to the 32nd degree of the Royal Arch Temple in Bartlesville, Okla., Akdar Shrine of Tulsa. Qkla., Mirzza Shrine in Pittsburg and Wasono Shrine Club in Bartlesville.

Survivors include his wife, Chiquita of the home; one daughter and son-in-law Melanie and John Wheelock of Bartlesville; one grandson. Travis Phelps of Stillwater, Okla.; four sisters, Phyllis Pierce and husband Ted of Locust, Grove, Okla.; Rita Waltrip of Dearing, Connie Covey and husband Roger of Nowata, and Cynthia Sue Lafon of Wann; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Sondra Darlene.

Mr. Lafon adored his wife, and enjoyed his family and pets. Sonny was a life-long OU fan, and especially enjoyed watching sports with his grandson. Mr. Lafon always had a good story to tell, and he will be always known for his hard work, his generosity, and his love and compassion for those around him. He will be missed.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. BETTY L. LAMB

Betty Lew (Sears) Lamb, age 73, of Dewey, Oklahoma, died Sunday, September 16, 2001, at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lamb were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel in Bartlesville, with Pastor Orville Moody of the Rose Hill Community Church in Dewey, OK officiating. Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Chautauqua County, Kansas.

Casket escorts included Lewis Ryan, Carl Ryan, Donovan Ryan, Jimmy D. Lamb, Pvt. 2 Billy Ray Lamb and Don Leo Lamb. Honorary casket escorts were Elvin Cummings and Marvin VanGunda.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Betty L. Lamb was born April 17, 1928 in Jonesburg Valley, Chautauqua County, Kansas to John Henry Sears and Susie Dean (Longpine) Sears. She attended Jonesburg and Chautauqua schools. Betty and Claude were united in marriage on July 10, 1943 at Sedan, Kansas. Claude preceded her in death on February 4, 1973. Betty entered Heaven on September 16, 2001. Betty worked as a Housewife and helped with the family business of Lamb Sanitation Service for almost twenty years. In later years, she was a grower and owner of Green Acres Greenhouse.

She is survived by five sons, Elmer and his wife, Pat Lamb, Sedan, KS, John D. Lamb, Dewey, OK, Jack and his wife, Sue Lamb, Springfield, MO, Henry D. Lamb, rural Dewey, OK and Edward Lamb of Bartlesville, OK, one daughter and son-in-law, Su-Anna and Clark Ryan, rural Caney, KS, eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband, three brothers and one grandson.

BILLIE MARIE LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

State Line
Funeral services were held at Union Chapel Monday afternoon at 2:30 for the infant daughter, Billie Marie, of Mr. & Mrs. Loren Lamb, who died at her home Saturday afternoon. She was four months and seven days old.

She leaves to mourn her going, her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Loren Lamb, seven sisters, Cora, Opal, Nella Ellen, Cyldia Anna, Geraldine, Betty Lou, and Elsia and two brothers, J.B. and Claud, all of the home; also a host of other relatives and friends.

MRS. BLANCHE C. LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

BLANCHE LAMB BURIED MONDAY
Blanche C. Lamb, 76, of Bartlesville died Feb. 19 at 11:03 p.m. at the Collinsville General Hospital in Collinsville, Okla. She was a sister of Mrs. Letha Beaman and Mrs. Roy Foster.

Services were conducted at the First Baptist church with Rev. Doix Nix officiating on Monday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. Interment was at the Union Chapel cemetery.

She was born March 13, 1898 in Kansas. She grew up in Sedan and attended the Sedan schools. She also attended schools in Chickasha and Norman, Okla. She had lived most of her lifetime in Sedan.

She married Loren D. Lamb on Sept. 17, 1917. She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist church.

Survivors include one son, Carl of MesQuite, Tx.; six daughters, Mrs. Cora Marshall of Ridge Crest, CA., Mrs. Betty Veatch of San Tee, CA., Mrs. Opal Lumley of Phoenix, AZ., Mrs. Nellie Stafford of Sedan, and Mrs. Jerry Todd of North Augustine, S.C. ; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Foster and Mrs. Letha Beaman both of Sedan; two brothers, Dave McCabe of Derby and Sam Christenson of Ottawa; 24 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren.

MR. CLAUDE E. LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

Funeral services for Claude E. Lamb, 49 were held at Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Hester officiating. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home.

Casket escorts for Mr. Lamb included Charles Damell, Walter Darnell, Tom Necomb, Bud Brewster, Carl Beaver, Richard Coke, Gene Medin, and Ron Garrett.

Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; five sons Elmer Lamb, John Lamb, Jack Lamb, Henry Dean Lamb, and Edward Lamb; one daughter Mrs. Suanna Ryan; one brother, Carl Lamb; six sisters, Mrs. Nellie Stafford, Mrs. Geraldine Todd, Mrs. Jo Schmoll, Mrs. Cora Marshall, Mrs. Opal Lumbly, and Miss Betty Lamb and his mother, Mrs. Blanche Lamb.

Services and interment were directed by the Stumpff Funeral Home.

ELMER DEAN LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

Infant son Dead
Elmer Dean Lamb, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Loren Lamb, passed away Tuesday, October 18, aged 7 months and 18 days.

Funeral services were held at Union Chapel Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 19, conducted by the Rev. J. Wayne Pinson, pastor of the First Baptist church of Sedan.

Interment was made in Union Chapel cemetery. Baird-West-lake Funeral Home were undertakers in charge.

The parents and 4 sisters and 2 brothers survive to mourn the loss of their infant son and brother. (note: correction, 7mos 20days of age)

MR. ELROY LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

As we go to press, the funeral of Elroy Lamb is being held. Mr. Lamb died at Pawhuska at the home of his son. He was one of the earliest settlers of this vicinity. We will print an obituary next week.

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The Citizen, Havana, KS - February 8, 1924
Pg. 1 Col.

Elroy Henry Lamb was born December 21st, 1845 at Rutland, Vermont and passed away at Pawhuska, Okla., Jan 30th, 1924, aged 78 years, 1 month 9 days.

He was united in marriage to Catherine Electa Mussett at Ardo, ILL., Jan. 14th, 1863.

He leaves a wife, three sons and three daughters; three children preceded him to the grave, also leaves several grandchildren and great grandchildren, a sister and a brother in Washington State, a brother in Oregon and one in ID. The funeral, was preached, at the U. B. Church. by Rev. W. S. Howel.

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Sedan, Kansas Tribune - February 13, 1924
Page 3 Col. 4

AN OLD TIMER GONE
Elroy H. Lamb, one of the pioneers farmers of Havana, living west of the town on one of the best farms in that locality until old age made him retire, died at the home of his son Arthur at Pawhuska, on Jan. 30 at the age of 78. He came to Kansas in 1864 and is survived by his wife, three Sons and three daughters, two of the latter being Mrs. M. E. Kelso of Havana and Mrs. Grant Reed of Sedan.

EMMA LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

This neighborhood was greatly surprised to hear of the death of Little Emma Lamb which happened Friday morning at 1:30. Interment was at Union Chapel Sat. morning. Emma was 10 years, 6 months, 20 days of age.

MRS. EMMA LAMB

Mrs. Emma Friddle Lamb was born in Bourbon county, Kansas, Dec. 2, 1870 and came to Chautauqua county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Friddle, when an infant. She was united in marriage to Fred B. Lamb Sept. 19, 1892 and died at her country home near Havana August 31st, 1915, aged 44 years, 8 months and 29 days. She was a faithful wife and devoted and loving mother.

Mrs. Lamb leaves to mourn her death, besides her many friends, a husband, two sisters, one brother and five children: Mrs. Ona Vanhoy of Joplin, Mo., Mrs. Nellie Burch of Sedan, Loren, Otto, and Cleve Lamb of Havana.

The funeral services were held at the country home at 8 a. m. Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Chambers of Havana, after which the remains were taken to Sedan and laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery by her parents, who preceded her to the great beyond some years ago. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community.

MR. FREDRICK BEACHER LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

Fredrick Beacher Lamb was born at Fort Scott, Kansas, March 13, 1870; died here June 3, 1923, aged 53 years, 2 months and 23 days.

He was reared and lived at Havana, Kansas, until after the death of his wife 8 years ago when he moved to Fredonia, Kansas. For the last three years he had been failing in health although good physicians and loving children did all that was possible for his benefit.

In 1891 he was married to Emma Friddle of Sedan and to this union were born five children. Mrs. Leona Vanhoy of Bartlesville, Loren of Sedan, Otto of Breckinridge, Texas and Cleve of Sedan. All children were present except Otto, who was unable to get here in time.

He had lived with his children for the last year and was at the time of his death at the home of his son, Loren. He was as well as usual when he arose and dressed Sunday morning and died suddenly while conversing with his son.

In 1917 he married Georgia Belle West and to this union was born one daughter. Besides his children and second wife he leaves to mourn his death his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Lamb of Meridian, Idaho, three brothers and three sisters. His brother Art Lamb of Shidler, Okla., and two sisters, Mrs. Belle Kelso and Mrs. Grant Reed and families were here, while the others live in Idaho and were unable to be here.

The funeral was held in the Christian church of Sedan with Rev. C. O. Bapta in charge, and he was laid in Greenwood cemetery by the side of his first wife who passed to the great beyond eight years ago.

MRS. GEORGIA BELLE LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

Mrs. Lamb Dies in Oklahoma
Mrs. Georgia Belle Lamb, 89, died in the hospital at Afton, Okla., last Wednesday evening, and funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Fairland cemetery.

She was born April 27, 1877, at Versailles, Mo., but had spent most of her life in the Fairland area and at Fredonia. She was a member of the Fairland Baptist church. Her husband, Fred Lamb, preceded her in death in June 1923.

Survivors include one son, four daughters, a step daughter, Mrs. John (Nella) Burch of Sedan, two sisters, 34 grandchildren, a number of great grand children and eight great great grand children.

Mrs. Burch of Sedan and Mr. & Mrs. John Straw of Bartlesville attended the funeral services.

JIMMIE ELROY LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

Three-year old Died Last Friday
Jimmie Elroy Lamb, three year old son of Nellie Ellen Lamb, died at his home Friday. Although he had been in ill health since birth, his death was unexpected.

He was born April 23, 1953. Besides his mother he is survived by one brother, Mickey; his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Loren Lamb; five aunts and two uncles.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 1957, at the Baird Chapel with the Rev. Hurley A. Low officiating.

MRS. KATE LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

DEATH OF HAVANA WOMAN
Mrs. Kate Lamb one of the old settlers of Havana, died early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Belle Kelso. She was the mother of quite a family. Amoung her children are Mary Harrison, E. A. Lamb, Delbert Lamb, Idaho., Art Lamb, Pawhuska, OK., and Mrs. Grant Reed of Sedan.

The funeral will be held tomorrow at Havana at 2 o’clock. Dave Markham of this city is the funeral director.

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Sedan Times-Star - June 26, 1924
Havana & East Side County Pg. 5. Col. 4

A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Aunt Kate Lamb at Havanna, Sunday. She was 77 years old & had lived near Havana a good many years ago. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marion Kelso northwest of Havana.

Mrs. Lamb was one of the early settlers in Havana. Her husband, Elroy Lamb preceded her in death in January this year, and three sons preceded their parents to the great beyond.

MR. LOREN LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

LAMB FUNERAL TO BE FRIDAY
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist church for Loren Lamb, 67, who died at his home Monday evening. Rev. Hurley Low will officiate and burial will be in the Union Chapel cemetery under the direction of the Graves-Baird Funeral Home.

Born in 1892, Lamb was married to Blanche Robinson in the Union Chapel in 1917. He had lived here for the past 33 years and was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Robert Veatch of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Orvil Marshall of Arlington, Calif., Mrs. Irven Stafford of Sedan, Mrs. Elbert Todd, Mrs. Toby Schmoll, and Mrs. John Lumley all of Bartlesville; two sons, Claud of Bartlesville and Carl of Madison; 19 grandchildren; one great grand child; and one sister, Mrs. John Burch of Sedan.

MRS. MILDRED MAY "MIDGE" LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

Mildred May "Midge" Lamb, 76, of Route 1, Copan, died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday at Jane Phillips hospital.

Mrs. Lamb was born on Dec. 9, 1915, at Purcell, Mo., to William M. and Leora M. (Harrison) Pierson. She grew up and received her education in Peru, KS. She was married to Roy Cleve (Jack) Lamb on June 6, 1935, at Bartlesville. They made their home in the Peru and Independence, Ks., areas.

Mrs. Lamb is survived by two sons: Jimmy Cleve Lamb of Wichita, KS., and Timothy Steve Lamb of Hutchinson, Ks.; five daughters: Twila Jean Dalton of Copan, Charlotte L. Bennett of Wichita, Ks., Sharon K. Murphy of Hutchinson, Ks., Arvilla O. Hueston of Marion, IN., and Marion Christine Grisby of Iowa; 36 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren. Mrs. Lamb was preceded in death by one sister, Goldie Curtis on June 11, 1983, in Kansas City, Mo.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lamb will be held on Saturday, at 2 p.m. at the Havana Union Cemetery in Havana, Ks., with Pastor Rick Jones of the first Assembly of God Church in Coffeyville, Ks., officiating. Interment will be in the Havana Union Cemetery in Havana, Ks., under the directions of the Stumpff Funeral Home.

Friends who wish may call for visition from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Stumpff Funeral Home.

MR. ROY CLEVE LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

Roy Cleve Lamb Dies At Hospital
Had Been In Ill Health Ten Years
Roy Cleve (Jack) Lamb, 45, 609 S. Penn, died at 3:50 a.m. this morning at Mercy hospital. He had been in ill health the past ten years but became serious a week ago and was admitted to Mercy hospital last night.

Jack Lamb was born May 26, 1909, at Havana, Kas., son of Fred B. and Belle Lamb. He moved from Caney to Independence in March of 1950, and was a farmer by trade. On June 6, 1935, he was married to Mildred Robinson at Bartlesville, Okla. He was a member of the Baptist church at Sedan, Kas.

Survivors are the wife, Mildred, of the home; seven children, Twila, Lavena, Sharon, Jimmy, Timothy, Arvilla, Christine, all of the home; Mrs. Goldie McCaslin, Hutchinson, Kas.; three grandsons; one brother, Loren Lamb, Sedan, Kas.; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Burch, Sedan, Kas.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Potts Funeral Home.

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The Caney Daily Chronicle, Tuesday, February 1, 1955

Former Resident Dies At Independence
Cleve (Jack) Lamb, Independence, died yesterday in Mercy Hospital there following a serious illness of one week. He has been in ill health the past ten years.

Mr. Lamb and his family lived in Caney a few years ago. Their home was in the Peters Cabins on North Wood.

He was born in Havana May 28, 1909, the son of Belle and Fred Lamb. He was a farmer by occupation.

He is survived by his wife, the former Mildred Robinson, and seven children. Mr. Lamb was an uncle of Dr. Doyle 0. Burch, Caney.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Potts Funeral Chapel, Independence. Burial will be in Havana cemetery.

[note: corrections are - Cleve was born to Fredrick B. And Emma Ellen Lamb on May 26, 1909. Belle Lamb was his step mother. He had two sisters surviving him. The second sister was Emma Belle Timinons of Eugene, OR.]

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Independence, Kansas Reporter, Tuesday, February 1, 1955 Lamb Rites Set
Funeral services for Roy Cleve (Jack) Lamb will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February the 2nd, at The Potts Funeral Home-Chapel with Rev. H.C. Humphrey officiating. Burial will be in the Havana Cemetery at Havana, Kansas.

MR. WILLIAM CARL LAMB - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

William Carl Lamb, 61, of Americus, formerly of Eureka, died Monday, November 15, 1999, at Newman Memorial County Hospital in Emporia.

He was born July 24, 1938, in Chautauqua, the son of Loren Daniel and Blanche (Christianson) Lamb. He was raised in the Sedan area and attended Sedan schools. Following his education, he began driving trucks and resided thoughout the central United States as a log hauler, farmer and drove a trash truck in Mesquite, Texas.

On February 5, 1962, he married Alice Ann McCoy in Madison. The couple lived in Texas for 10 years and in Louisiana for three years before returning to the Eureka area in 1982. In October of 1998, they moved to Americus to make their home near family. He attended the Baptist church.

Survivors include his wife, Alice; three daughters, Debra Escareni of Eureka, Brenda Neighbors, of Vassar and Carla Crane of Americus; a foster son, Mickey Lamb of Blackwell, OK., six grandchildren; four foster grandchildren; and five sisters, Corie Marshall of Riverside, CA., Betty Veatch of San Jacinto, CA., Nellie Stafford of Sedan, Geraldine Todd of Clearwater, S.C., and Elsie Small of Bartlesville, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 19 at the Campbell-Kelly Funeral Home in Eureka with Pastor Jerry Clark officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood cemetery at Eureka. A memorial has been established in his name with the American Lung Association. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home.

MR. RICHARD L. LAMPSON

MOLINE - Richard Lee Lampson passed away on Friday, June 11, 2004, at the Via Christi St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. He was 72 years of age and a long time resident of Moline. Richard was born on June 19, 1931 on a farm southeast of Grenola, Kan. to C.E. “Dick” and Minnie Irene (Fildes) Lampson. He attended Pleasant Valley rural school and grew to manhood in Chautauqua County, Kan.

Richard worked in farming and harvesting until becoming employed by Martin-Marietta at the rock quarry near Moline. After a few years, Richard was transferred to a Martin-Marietta facility in Iowa and on Dec. 22 1957, he married Florence Elzada James at Ottumwa, Iowa. The family moved to Moline in 1961 where Richard operated heavy equipment and remained employed by Martin-Marietta until he retired in 1994. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed fishing hunting and traveling throughou the United States and Canada.

He is survived by his wife Florence; his son, Lee Lampson and his wife, Karen, Severy; his daughters, Lisa Venable and her husband, Mark, Springfield, Mo., Dana McCann and her husband, Robert, Wichita, Kelly Winter and her husband, Larry, Augusta and Tracy Adams and her husband, Mark, Reeds Spring, Mo.; his sister, Mildred Patteson, Moline: 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Leah Mae Spiller.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004, at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Jerry Green of Severy officiating. Interment was held at the Moline Cemetery.

A memorial has been established with the Midway Kansas Chapter of the American Red Cross, Box 3726, Wichita, KS 67201. Contributions may be left with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

MR. WILLIAM LAMPSON

William Lampson, age 71, of Cedar Vale, Kansas, died October 11, 2000 at the Cedar Vale Nursing Center. He was born September 7, 1929 in Grenola, KS. His parents were Sherman and Jeanette (Walker) Lampson. He was raised in the Grenola area and attended schools there.
He married Wanda Wagner on June 21, 1958. She preceded him in death July 16, 2000. He had lived most of his working life around Cedar Vale.
He had worked as the Mill Manager at the Ark Valley Feeders feed lot in Arkansas City.
He is survived by four sons, Rex and Ty, both of El Dorado, KS, Dwayne, Cedar Vale, KS and David, Arkansas City, KS, two daughters, Pam Walker of Ponca City, OK and Connie Lampson of El Dorado, KS, sister, Lorraine Arbuckle, Anacortes, WA, fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Roger and brother Bob.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2000, at the Wheeler Funeral Home in Cedar Vale, Kansas.

MRS. ERMA LAND - Submitted by Kenneth Land

Erma M. Land, 75, died Sept. 4 at Red Wing, Minn. Born in Cedar Vale on Nov. 22, 1911.

She was the daughter of Orville and Minnie Smith Burkett. After graduating from Cedar Vale High School she was married to Howard Land on Nov. 16, 1932 in Wichita. He preceded her in death in 1968.

Survivors include a son, Kenneth Land, Red Wing, and one granddaughter.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Wheeler Funeral Home in Cedar Vale, with interment in Cedar Vale Cemetery.

MR. HOWARD R. LAND - Submitted by Kenneth Land

H. R. Land Buried at Cedar Vale
Funeral services for Howard Land were conducted by Rev. Otis Bussart at 10:30 a.m. March 16, at Miles Funeral Chapel in Cedar Vale. Interment was in the Cedar Vale cemetery. Land died at his home in Jal, N. Mex., March 13 after a long period of illness.

Howard Ramon Land, second son of Squire and Maggie West Land, was born at Hewins, Nov. 21, 1906. He grew up and attended school there and was graduated from Elgin High School in 1926.

He was married to Erma Burkett, Nov 13, 1932 at Wichita. They lived in Kansas and Texas where he was with the Petrolite Corporation for 30 years.

He is survived by his wife of the home in Jal, N. Mex.; a son Newell and daughter-in-law Carolyn, of Midland, Tex, and a brother Mont Land of Houston, Tex.

MRS. MAGGIE LAND - Submitted by Kenneth Land

Mrs. Maggie Land Dies Thursday
Mrs. Maggie Land, 81, died Thursday of last week in the Hays hospital, where she had been a patient for the past two months. Mrs. Land has been in failing health for some time.

Mrs. Land and her husband, the late Squire Land, were long time residents of Hewins, where Squire Land was a hardware merchant. They moved to Sedan several years ago. Mr. Land died several months ago.

Mrs. Land is survived by two sons, Howard of Pratt and Mont of Mexico, and one grandson.

Funeral services were held Friday in the chapel of the Baird funeral home, with burial in the Ozro cemetery in Hewins. Ray Foster officiated.

MR. SQUIRE E. LAND - Submitted by Kenneth Land

S. E. Land Dies Last Saturday
Squire E. Land, 84, died Saturday in the the Sedan City hospital. Mr. Land had been in poor health for several years, and had suffered several falls at his home recently.

Mr. Land was born Feb. 10, 1873 in Hewins. He lived there all his life until hc retired several years ago and moved into Sedan. While in Hewins he farmed and Operated a hardware and implement business. He was for many years the assessor of Harrison township.

Mr. Land is survived by his wife, Maggie of the home, two sons, Howard of Pratt and Monte of Caracus, Venezuela, and one grandson.

Funeral services were held in the Baird chapel Monday morning, with burial in the Osro cemetery near Hewins. Pallbearers were Jim Holroyd, Herb Kygar, Earl Carter, Glenn Carter, Vic Hollister and Ellis Leonard, The soloist was Maurice Smith of Cedar Vale.

MRS. MARJORIE C. LANE

Marjorie C. Lane, age 82, of rural Sedan, Kansas, died Wednesday, January 30, 2002, in her home.

She was born October 3, 1919 in the Grafton community northeast of Sedan to Homer and Gertrude (Harris) Brown. She grew up on the family farm receiving her elementary education at Piety Hill School and Grafton School. She was a graduate of Sedan High School.

Marjorie married Maurice Lane. Following their marriage, they continued to operate the farm where Mrs. Lane grew up. Mr. Lanc preceded her in death in 1993.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Ruth Lane, of rural Sedan, KS, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren, In addition to her husband and parents, one sister, Gertrude, preceded her in death in 1972.

Services were held Saturday, February 2, 2002, in the Ackarman Chapel in Sedan. Burial was in the St. Charles Cemetery northeast of Sedan under the direction of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, who was in charge of the arrangements.

MRS. F. LOUISE LANGE

F. Louise Lange, age 88, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, formerly of Sedan, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

She was born January 2, 1919 in rural Newkirk, Oklahoma to Floyd Lester and Dada (Eckley) Smith. She attended school at Arkansas City, Kansas. She married Charles W. Lange on September 16, 1937 in Newton, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1977. She retired from the United States Post Office after working for thirteen years as a mail carrier for Sedan. In 1961, she moved back to Peru, Kansas. After living there for many years, she later moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

She was a member of the Town and Country Christian Church in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Sedan VFW Auxiliary, and a former member of the First Christian Church in Sedan, Kansas.

She loved to quilt, sew, read and make afghans for her family.

She is survived by one daughter, Joan Fall Leaf of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; two sons, Charles Lange of Sedan, Kansas and William “Bill” Lange of Pineville, Missouri; one step-sister, Clyda Marie Milks of Texas; two half-sisters, Betty Barnett of Huntington Beach, California and Barbara Moody of Cameo Island, Washington; one half-brother, Marvin Smith of Bedford, Texas; thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, one son, one daughter, three brothers and one grandchild.

Family and friends may call from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2007 at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2007 at the First Christian Church in Sedan, Kansas with Max High, Minister of the Town and Country Christian Church of Bartlesville, Oklahoma officiating. Interment will follow at the White Chapel Memorial Garden in Wichita, Kansas at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 8, 2007.

The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Northeast Evangelism, 900 S. Clark Street, Moberly, Missouri 65270, with Berea written on the memo line or these remembrances may be left with the funeral home.

MISS RUTH LANGRELL - Submitted by Charlotte Lamb Bennett

Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Dennis and Mrs. John Jackson were called to Cross, Okla., Friday evening by the death of Mrs. Dennis niece, Miss Ruth Langrell. Will Bruner took them in his car to Winfield to take a train to Cross but they arrived there too late so they made the rest of their trip in the auto. Miss Langrell was 15 years of age and was well known here, having attended school here several years ago. She was operated on for appendicitis about two weeks ago and the operation was successful but complications arose from which she did not recover. Her grandmother, Mrs. Honn of this city was called there several weeks ago to help care for her. The funeral services were held from the Christian church at Ponca City, Sunday afternoon and interment was made there. She leaves her father and mother, two brothers and many friends here who are grieved to hear of her death.

MR. LOYD E. LAWRENCE

CEDAR VALE, Kan. - Loyd Edmond Lawrence, 81, of Cedar Vale, Kan. died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at Rest Haven in Winfield, Kan.

He was born on March 27, 1924 at Hewins, Kan. to Edgar and Minnie (Beck) Lawrence. He attended school in Hewins until the eighth grade. Growing up, he worked on the family farm with his dad and brothers.

On Jan. 23, 1943, he married Virginia Lee Davis in Sedan, Kan. They made their home in the Cedar Vale area where he farmed. In 1961, they moved into Cedar Vale and he worked for Marvin Cable Chevrolet as a mechanic. After it closed, he opened Loyd’s Eastside Garage, which he owned and operated until he retired in 1987. After his retirement, he went to work part time for Bill House.

Mr. Lawrence loved his family, fishing, bowling, and his work.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Virginia Lawrence, Cedar Vale, his son, Edmond and his wife, June, Wagner, Okla., two granddaughters, five great grandsons, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Graveside services were held at Ozro Falls Cemetery, south of Hewins Kan. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at 2 p.m.

The family has suggested memorials to the Cedar Vale Community Hospital and they can be left with the funeral home. Arrangements were under the direction of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.

MRS. VIRGINIA L. LAWRENCE

Virginia Lee Lawrence, 82, of Inola, Okla., and a longtime Cedar Vale resident died Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Inola, Okla.

She was born on September 12, 1924 to Ben and Edith (Graham) Davis in Sedan. Kansas. She graduated from Sedan High School in 1942. On January 23, 1943, she married Loyd Edmond Lawrence in Sedan. They made their home in the Hewins area before moving to Cedar Vale in 1961. She worked at the Post Office and later worked at Loyd’s Garage until they retired in 1987.

She was preceded in death by her husband on September 15, 2005. In October of 2005, she moved to the Inola Health Care Center to be close to her family.

She loved to work in her yard. She said the secret was to say a prayer when you planted. She enjoyed crafts, and she loved doing the daffodils for the cancer fund.

She is survived by one son, Ed and his wife June Lawrence of Wagoner, OK, two granddaughters Cindy and Renee, and five great-grandsons, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers, and six sisters.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2006 at the Ozro Falls Cemetery, NW of Hewins, with Roger Lawrence officiating.

The family has requested their will be no visitation. The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Cedar Vale Community Health Clinic and contributions may be left with the funeral home. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. AMERICA LAYTON - Submitted by Charlie Frye

Mrs. G.W. Layton died at her home near Ozro on Thursday. This is doubly sad to the bereaved sons and daughters of the deceased, as their father was buried about a month ago.

December 22, 1893, The Cedar Vale Star

On Thursday evening, December 14, Mrs. America Layton, widow of George W. Layton, followed her husband across that mysterious river. He had preceeded her but a few weeks. October 10 he began his journey and they are together again now. Four daughers and three sons are left to mourn the loss of father and mother, both within the space of two months. Mrs. Layton was a member of the Baptist church, having united with it many years ago. She was followed to her last resting place in the Brown cemetery by a large number of friends and neighbors.

MR. GEORGE W. LAYTON - Submitted by Charlie Frye

George W. Layton, at his home near Hewins.
Tuesday, October 10, of hernia.
In this death we lose another one of the old settlers of the country and one whom, through long acquaintance, everyone had come to honor and respect: we had come almost to love him, he had borne up so long under so much of discouragement, and had always, even when bent under the heaviest of burdens, proven true and upright, sturdy in manly honesty: his kindly disposition and homely friendliness warming many a heart to him - he was such a good soul. Could everyone who will feel a true sorrow at his passing add but one stone to a monument at his grave, it would be a conspicuous landmark to all the country around.

"Uncle George" came here in the fall of 1870, taking as a claim the farm upon which he has since lived and died. He died as he had lived - at work--almost with the harness on. The threshers had been there on Monday and he had made a hand, as he always did, at putting away his wheat crop. The exertion was too great for his failing strength, for he was waxing old, and an hernia of long standing broke him down. Physicians were called and did all that could be done, but on Tuesday he passed away. An invalid wife, the loved partner of his life, and a large family of children mourn his loss.

Cedar Vale Commercial - October 14, 1893

It is with regret that we are called upon to chronicle the sudden death of Geo. Layton of near Ozro who departed this life on Tuesday after suffering intensely for about 12 hours with strangulated hernia. Mr. Layton was in his usual health on Monday and was at work hauling wheat from the thresher to the granary when the unfortunate rupture occurred. He was taken to the house and Drs. Whitney and Baldwin were summoned. They saw as soon as they arrived that his chances of recovery were very slim, but a surgical operation was performed as it was Mr. Layton's urgent request. The deceased leaves a wife and 5 children to mourn his loss.