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| 9901 |  | Obituary- Smith, Cassius CASSIUS M. SMITH Cassius M. Smith, 77, long-time farmer and stockman of Rossville, died Wednesday night in a Topeka hospital He was born in North Bennington, Vt., and came to Rossville in 1872, living there continuously since that time. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eleanor May Smith; a son, Roger C. Smith of Kansas City; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Eleanor Duff of Tacoma, Wash., and a grand daughter. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Rossville Christian church with the pastor, Orel Newbrey, officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Marlin Harth and Mr. Glen Garrett with Miss Thelma Parr accompanied at the piano. Pallbearers were: M. L. Whearty, Leroy Masters, Bennie Dick, Elmer Olson, Howard Stiles and Sidney Stumbaugh. Burial in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9902 |  | Obituary- Smith, Charles A. CHAS. SMITH DEAD Word was received Tuesday that Chas. Smith, an old resident of the city, had died at the state institution for the treatment of epileptics at Parsons, Kan. About two weeks ago Mr. Smith had an attack of epilepsy and showed signs of becoming violent. He was taken to Topeka and at a hearing in the court he was adjudged insane and taken to Parsons to the state asylum. When visited by his son, Alton, Sunday he was found entirely helpless and unable to talk, although he appeared to recognize those about him. He died early Tuesday morning. His wife had been near him ever since the fatal attack. The body was shipped to this city and arrived Wednesday evening. The funeral will be held today (Friday) from the Catholic church and interment will take place in the Rossville cemetery. The children, Alton and wife, Aouda and husband, Bert Parks, and Ronald, all of Enid, Okla., and Miss May, who makes her home with Dr. Kemper, of Maple Hill, are all here to attend the funeral. | |
| 9903 |  | Obituary- Smith, Charles P. CARD OF THANKS—We want to sincerely thank our relatives for the flowers and our friends for the many cards of sympathy and other help during our time of bereavement. Your kindness will be remembered always. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis CHARLES P. SMITH, Services and burial for S/Sgt. Charles P. Smith, 26, formerly of Topeka were Friday at San Francisco. He was killed September 7 in an auto accident near Kingman, Arizona. He was born December 16, 1932, in Topeka and lived there until entering the Air Force in 1949. At the time of his death he was assigned to an air base in Texas. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lois F. Smith of the home in San Francisco and his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. James Davis of Rossville. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis of Rossville returned Monday from California after attending the funeral of Charles Smith. | |
| 9904 |  | Obituary- Smith, Clyde 1 The following were out of town relatives attending the funeral of Dr. C.S. Smith: Mr. and Mrs. Merval Hedgecock, Bartlesville, Okla., Mrs. Zella Hedgecock, Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. Leona trice, Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Eber Smith, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Daisy Sharp, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Lillian Humphrey, Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Owens, Lawrence, Dr. Mildred Gelback and Mrs. Alma Lee Garderner, Kirksville, Mo. Card of Thanks Card of Thanks -- We sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends for the many thoughtful deeds they have extended to us in recent weeks. Your kindness is certainly appreciated. Dr. and Mrs. C.S. Smith Dr. Clyde S. Smith Dr. Clyde S. Smith, 77, a Rossville doctor for the past 53 years, died Monday morning at his home after a long illness. After graduating from Keokuk Medical College of Physicians and Surgeons in Keokuk, Iowa, Dr. Smith started practice at Willlard and later moved to Rossville. He started out with a horse and buggy, buying his first car in 1912. Survivors include his wife, Rosalie, of the home; a daughter, Anita Smith, of Milwaukee, Wis.; a son, Dr. Orval L. Smith, of St. Marys; a brother, Ebert Smith, of Kansas City, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Leone M. Trice, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Zella B. Hedgecock of Kansas City, Kan. | |
| 9905 |  | Obituary- Smith, Clyde 2 Dr. C.S. Smith, last doctor in rural Shawnee County died Monday, June 15 at his home in Rossville. Dr. Smith had practiced medicine in the Rossville area for 53 1/2 years. He had retired from active practice in January of this year when his health failed. Funeral services were held June 17 in the Rossville Methodist Church with burial in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9906 |  | Obituary- Smith, Clyde 3 Dr. C. S. Smith dies Dr. Clyde S. Smith was born Nov-ember 8, 1881, at Edina, Mo. He died Monday morning after an extended illness at his home in Rossville. He attended Keokuk Medical College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Iowa, and was graduated in April 1905. He started his medical career at Willard, Kansas, and on February 21, 1906, he married Rosalie Humphrey of Hurdland, Mo. They made their home at Willard until 1922 when they moved to Rossville. Dr. Smith practiced here and in the surrounding communities until his retirement in January of 1959. In all he practiced medicine for a total of 53 ½ years. He was honored for the completion of 50 years of successful medical practice, and was the last doctor in rural Shaw[nee missing some] Dr. Smith is survived by his wife, Rose; a daughter, Anita Smith of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; a son, Dr. Orval Smith of St. Marys, Kansas; a brother, Eber Smith of Kansas City. Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Zella B. Hedgecock of Kansas City, Kansas, and Mrs. Leone Trice of Kansas City, Mo. Friends called after 5:00 Tuesday at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 17, at Rossville Methodist Church at 2:30 p. m. with Rev. Don Jones conducting. The pianist was Mrs. Lula Rachel Hill and the soloist, Mrs. Mary Jane Berkey. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Shafer and Vernon Fritt of Silver Lake, Marvin Davis, Clyde Rogers, Roy Wilt, and Joe Gresser of Rossville. Honorary pallbearers were Kay [missing part] ard, Jack Herron of Maple Hall, Frank Dannefer, Bill Hesse Sr., Everett Pelfrey, and Joe Parr of Rossville. As a young man Dr. Smith enjoyed having a team of high spirited horses. In fact one of the family stories tells how Rose, as a young bride, used the horses to time her biscuits. When she heard the team’s hoofs hitting the old Post Creek bridge she’d put the biscuits in the oven, and they would be done to a turn for dinner. When the horse and buggy became a part of the past he enjoyed having a nice car. Dr. Smith was not only a family doctor to many people, but also a family friend. The roads were never too bad, the hour too late, nor the weather too stormy for him to make a call. He never turned down a call until recently when he felt that his own health might interfere [missing rest] | |
| 9907 |  | Obituary- Smith, Daisy 1 The Home-Going of Mrs. Daisy Sherman Smith It is seldom that a community is so deeply stirred by the death of any of its members as was this whole community on Wednesday the 4th Inst., over the home going of Mrs. Daisy Sherman Smith. Mrs. Smith was born in Rossville some twenty-three years ago and lived here until her parents moved to Topeka. When ten years old she united with the Presbyterian Church of this place and was very active in church work even at that early [continued] [From the Shawnee County News, November 13, 1903] | |
| 9908 |  | Obituary- Smith, Daisy 2 age. On moving to Topeka she soon found her place in the Primary Department of the Sabbath school connected with the First Presbyterian Church of that city where she did efficient service as one of its secretaries until she was joined in marriage to Mr. Walter Smith, one of the prominent young men of that place. As her father still retained the old home in Rossville Mrs. Smith, after her marriage, came back with her husband to live in it. They resided here for about a year when a child was born to them--a dear little daughter. The daughter, now two years old, survives her mother and finds a delightful home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman, who still live in Topeka. To the many rare gifts and graces with with nature had endowed Mrs. Smith, she added many fine accomplishments. Her disposition was naturally lively, consideration, kind and winsome. She always had a good word for everybody who was endeavoring to do right, consequently she had hosts of friends both in and out of the church. This was most evident on the day of her funeral, when the Presbyterian Church of Rossville was packed to the doors by those who loved her and still hold her in the sweetest remembrance. Though Mrs. Smith had suffered for several weeks with typhoid fever her death was very unexpected. She felt and believed that she would soon be up and about her accustomed duties when peritonitis set in and she was numbered with the departed. After her marriage she transferred her church membership from Rossville and with her husband united with the First Presbyterian Church of Topeka, of which she was a member when she died. The pastor, Dr. Countermine, assisted by Rev. H.L. Nelson conducted the funeral services. He took his text from 2 Cor. 13:12, "Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face; now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." | |
| 9909 |  | Obituary- Smith, Deborah Deborah Smith Passes Away Deborah Sue "Debbie" Smith, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born July 9, 1956 in Topeka, the daughter of George N. and Carolyn S. (Peterson) Smith. Debbie graduated from Rossville High School and attended Emporia State University. She was employed by Walmart for a number of years before retiring. Survivors include her siblings, Anita Feldhausen of Kansas City, Kansas, Pamela Bird of Topeka, Linda Harris of Manhattan and Nelven "Lane" Smith of Topeka and several nieces, nephews and great-nephews. A Celebration of Debbie's Life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Children’s Miracle Network, 205 W 700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with arrangements. | |
| 9910 |  | Obituary- Smith, Dora It is not often required of a community the size of this one to have to bury two of its loved ones in a single day, but such was the case last Sunday. It was certainly a sad spectacle and one to be remembered by the citizens of this community. Mrs. Dora Smith died at her home here July 30, 1908, aged 69 years. She has been sick for several years and bore it all very bravely. She has lived here for a number of years and was always a good friend and neighbor. She leaves a husband and three children, also a number of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to them in their sad bereavement. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Carnifax officiated. The casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings, a fitting tribute to her life. May she rest in peace. Interment was made at St. Marys. From The St. Marys Eagle-Journal, August 6, 1908 | |
| 9911 |  | Obituary- Smith, Dorothy Dorothy Kendall Smith ST. MARYS — Dorothy Kendall Smith, 89, St. Marys, died Friday, May 22, 1998, at a Rossville nursing home. She taught high school in 1930 and 1931. Mrs. Smith was born on June 19, 1908, at Wilson, the daughter of Dr. Walter and Izora Gifford Kendall. She graduated from Ward Belmont College in Tennessee. She married Gerald F. Smith. He died on Oct. 20, 1950. She married P.D. Smith on Aug. 15, 1965, Manhattan. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Gerald K. Smith, Phoenix; a daughter, Marion F. Hoffman, Palm Coast, Fla.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Fort Riley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Senior Citizens Center or to St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Dorothy Kendall Smith ST. MARYS — Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Dorothy Kendall Smith, 89, St. Marys. She died May 22, 1998, at a Rossville nursing home. Burial will be in Fort Riley Cemetery at Fort Riley. Mrs. Smith will lie in state from 9 a.m. to service time today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Senior Citizens Center or to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9912 |  | Obituary- Smith, Earl EARL E. SMITH Earl E. Smith, 58, died Wednesday afternoon at his home, 102 Burgess, Topeka. He was born October 14, 1885, in Jackson County and lived most of his life near Holton. He was a resident of the Silver Lake community six years and for the past three years had lived in Topeka. He was a member of the North Topeka Baptist Church. He had been sick for three years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ruth D. Smith; one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Hartzell, Rossville; one son, Lloyd Smith, of California; two sisters, Sadie Bahmmaier, Topeka, and Mrs. Keene Jackson in California and by two brothers, Roy and Edward Smith, both of Topeka Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. March 31, at 3 o’clock in Peebler’s Funeral Home. | |
| 9913 |  | Obituary- Smith, Ernest TOURISTS LOSE THEIR BABY BY DEATH Ernest, the two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, of Peoria, Ill., died last Thursday night in their tent home at the city park, after a weeks illness. The child had been sick for a number of days before the parents called for a physician. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were enroute to Denver where he was to follow his trade as an interior decorator. Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s plight appealed to the sympathy of the Rossville people, and as they were not in good financial circumstances, W. W. Morgan took it upon himself to take up a collection. $65.75 was turned over- to them. Women folks of the town also assisted the parents in every way possible. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. M. D. Berg. The body was interred in Rossville cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, who were traveling in their car left Saturday. They were broken up over the loss of their only child but the kind and thoughtful treatment by the Rossville people took off much of the edge to their loneliness and grief over their bereavement. | |
| 9914 |  | Obituary- Smith, Frank Frank Smith, 56, one of the Oklahoma pioneers who has lived in the state for forty years and in Pottawatomie county nearly as long, died yesterday, at the Keene sanitarium after an illness of a year. He has been confined to his bed since December 1. He moved to Shawnee nine years ago from near Maud, coming here in order to be nearer his doctor. He is survived by his widow and seven children. They are Mrs. Bertha Kenlow of Cromwell, Bill Smith of Cromwell, Mrs. R. H. Dodson of Maud, and Monroe, George, Darroll and Roy, all of whom live at home. There is one sister, Mrs. C. E. Wiley of Maud and two other sisters who live in Kansas. Funeral services will be conducted at the Gaskill chapel at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon, with Rev. J. A. Hailey of the Calvary Baptist church.—Shawnee Oklahoma Daily News. Mr. Smith is a former resident of this community, having left here about 1890. He will be remembered by some of the older residents. | |
| 9915 |  | Obituary- Smith, Fred and Smith, Edward and Marney, Maggie 1 NO ONE BLAMED. Responsibility in Terrible Rossville Accident Not Fixed. Engineer and Conductor Tell Their Story on Stand. WARNING WAS GIVEN. Assert That Whistle Was Sounded For Crossing. The Coroner's Inquest Reveals Few New Facts At the inquest held Tuesday afternoon at Rossville to determine the cause of the death of Fred Smith, Edward D. Smith and Miss Maggie Marney, the jury decided that the parties came to their death by being struck by a Union Pacific railway engine, and attached blame to none of the railway employees. Coroner Hogeboom of Topeka conducted the inquest. Engineer Lewis and Conductor Fields who were in charge of the train that crashed into the carriage containing the people who were killed were at the coroner's inquest. Engineer Lewis testified that he used his whistle and was ................... (not readable in clip)The first I know of the accident, said Engineer Lewis, "was when I saw the horse on the track directly in front of my engine. We were right upon the horse, and my first thoughts were that it was a single horse running loose in the road. I couldn't see the carriage from where I sat in the cab on the right side of the engine, for the reason that the horses and carriage were coming up from the other side. The first I realized the true situation was when I heard the crashing of the carriage as the engine splintered it to pieces." Engineer Lewis was almost completely prostrated from the accident. He assisted in placing the bodies in the baggage car to carry them to St. Marys, but when he climbed down from his engine at Junction City at the end of his run he was ashen pale and completely unnerved. He remarked that he could not have run his engine any further. There seems to be considerable dispute as to whether Engineer Lewis sounded his whistle for that crossing. Mrs. Smith, the only survivor of the accident, still declares the whistle wasn't sounded. The accident is accounted for in this manner. The young people who were returning from the dance at St. Marys were perfectly familiar with the regular running time of the trains and were aware that the time they were returning home there was no regular train due at that point. They had had no means of knowing that the passenger train was an hour and a half late. They were driving along with the curtains of the carriage all drawn and were totally oblivious to the danger of the approaching train. Mrs. Smith, who was married in Topeka Saturday night, was kept in ignorance of the death of her husband and brother-in-law and her chum, Miss Maggie Marney, all day yesterday. She was gradually recovering from the shock caused by the accident, and it was deemed best to not allow her to know the real state of affairs. She was unconscious nearly all the time until she was taken home Tuesday and consequently knew nothing of the fate of her companions. Mrs. Smith will recover within a few days, her worst injuries being bruises. Mrs. Smith sat on the front seat of the carriage with her husband, who was driving the carriage, and who was instantly killed when the train struck them. Mrs. Smith sat on the side of the carriage that the engine struck. Mrs. Smith's brother and his fiancée sat in the rear seat of the carriage and were instantly killed. All of the young folks were under 22 years of age. | |
| 9916 |  | Obituary- Smith, Fred and Smith, Edward and Marney, Maggie 2 Rossville young people killed by Union Pacific locomotive early Tuesday morning. Edward D. Smith. Miss Maggie Marney. Fred Smith. | |
| 9917 |  | Obituary- Smith, Fred and Smith, Edward and Marney, Maggie 3 DEATH ENDS IT Honeymoon of Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Smith is Over. He With Two Others Killed at Crossing. STOPS A MARRIAGE. Other Two Victims to Have Been United Sunday. Maggie Marney and Edward Smith Find Union in Death. ONLY ONE IS ALIVE. Mrs. Fred Smith Tells How Accident Happened. Young People Returning From Dance at St. Marys. Three persons were instantly killed and another perhaps fatally injured shortly after 1 o'clock this morning at Bond's crossing, about two miles west of Rossville, by the Union Pacific passenger train No. 3, west-bound. The killed are: Fred Smith, Edward D. Smith, Miss Maggie Marney. Mrs. Fred Smith may recover, although at noon today she was still unconscious and was in a delirious condition. Mrs. Smith was a bride of less than a week, having been married on Sunday, and Miss Maggie Marney was to have been married next Sunday to Edward Smith, one of the unfortunate men. Edward and Fred Smith were brothers, both prosperous young farmers whose parents also live near Rossville. They had been to St. Marys to attend a Woodman dance and were returning home when the accident occurred. They were driving a team of horses attached to a double-seated carriage, when they crossed the Union Pacific at Bond's crossing, and the engine of the Union Pacific passenger train crashed into them. The bodies of the killed were terrible mangled, and Miss Marney's head was completely severed from her body. Both the horses were instantly killed, and the carriage was smashed. The engineer did not see the carriage until after the engine had struck it. He immediately brought his train to a standstill and the bodies of the dead and Mrs. Smith, who was unconscious, were take on board and were carried to St. Marys. They were taken to Rossville early this morning accompanied by Dr. Miller and a Catholic priest, Father DeSmedt, and an inquest was held at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Fred Smith is receiving the best of medical care and attention. She talks in a rambling manner and knows nothing of what has occurred. She is not aware that her husband was killed. She suffered a severe shock and one arm and an ankle were broken. The doctors hold out hopes of her ultimate recovery. Miss Maggie Marney was the daughter of William Marney, a well known farmer of that vicinity. She was to have been married to Edward Smith next Sunday. Mrs. Fred Smith, the bride of two days whose husband met a horrible death at the Bond Crossing, gave the first coherent account of the accident to a State Journal reporter this afternoon. "We were married in Topeka at the home of my sister, Mrs. H.E. VanVleck, at 220 East Filth Street," said she. "We went down to Topeka on Saturday and were married Saturday evening. We were at the home of my sister until Monday afternoon when we went to Rossville. Ed met us at the train. He had asked his father for a team and got a double seated carriage in Rossville and we went to the Mulvane ranch where we got Maggie Marney and we then went to the dance at St. Marys. | |
| 9918 |  | Obituary- Smith, Fred and Smith, Edward and Marney, Maggie 4 "When we were coming home Fred and I were on the front seat and Fred was driving. We had the side curtains on. We got on the wrong road and we had to turn north and were compelled to cross the tracks again. We had already crossed them once. As we drove onto the tracks the train hit us and I don't remember anything more. The engineer did not whistle." Mrs. Smith was Miss Vina Vieu. She is a young woman of prepossessing appearance. She appears to scarcely realize the terrible fate of her husband, brother-in-law and friend. It was at first thought that her ankle had been broken but it now appears that this is a mistake. She is not seriously injured and will be able to be out in a few days. Engineer Emmett Lewis of the Union Pacific train that caused the death of the three young people was prostrated. He went with the train as far as Junction City where he turned the engine over to a substitute, being unable to go farther. The conductor of the train was F.S. Fields and both the engineer and conductor are attending the inquest this afternoon. The parents of Fred and Ed Smith, the two young men were killed, live two miles from Rossville. They were worried over the non-appearance of their sons but did not know of the accident until this forenoon when Floyd McPherson drove out and informed them. Mrs. Smith fainted and was in a serious condition but is better this afternoon. Neither the father nor mother knew that the young people had been married. The bodies of the dead were all frightfully crushed. Fred Smit's legs and one are were broken, his neck was also broken and one side was crushed. The car wheels had passed directly over Maggie Marney's head and face and top of her skull was found lying beside the track. Claim Agent Peterson, of the Union Pacific is on the ground and with him is photographer John Strickrott ho took photograph of the scene of the accident to be used in the event of a suit for damages. Coroner Hogeboom went to Rossville on an early morning train and is holding an inquest this afternoon. The people of Rossville are greatly excited over the frightful accident. | |
| 9919 |  | Obituary- Smith, Gary 1 Gary R. Smith Gary R. Smith, 62, of St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born May 14, 1950, at Parsons, the son of James W. and LaDorna “Corky” Richards Smith. Gary grew up in the St. Marys community and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1968. He was a member of the Kansas Army National Guard. Mr. Smith had worked for Westar Energy at the Jeffrey Energy Center, St. Marys. Gary had lived in the Maple Hill and St. Marys communities most of his life. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church joining the church in 2003. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 at St. Marys. Gary was a member of the IBEW Union and had managed the Legion Baseball Team at St. Marys for several years. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Smith, June 2,2004. On Feb. 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Donna De Vader at the United Methodist Church in Emmett. They had their marriage blessed in the Catholic church, Dec. 21,1981. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Corky Smith, St. Marys; his children, Danielle Slough, Topeka, Waylon (Kristine) Smith, Topeka, Dylan (Nicole) Smith, St. Marys, Ashley (Kent) Selk, Topeka and Jayna (Andy) Terhune, Maple Hill; a brother, Mike (Sherry) Smith, Rossville; three sisters, Linda (Rick) Dohrman, Delia, Vicki (Bob) Lightfoot, Blaine and Donna (Alan) Simecka, St. Marys; five grandchildren, Brenna, Olivia, Lane, Taylor and Easton. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, Nov. 5, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Feeding America or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home St. Marys. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9920 |  | Obituary- Smith, Gary 2 Gary R. Smith Gary R. Smith, St. Marys, 62, passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 31,2012, at the Midland Hos¬pice House in Topeka. He was born May 14, 1950, at Parsons, the son of James W. and LaDorna "Corky” Richards Smith. Gary grew up in the St. Marys commu¬nity and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1968. He was a member of the Kansas Army National Guard. Gary had worked for Westar Energy at the Jeffrey Energy Center at St. Marys. He had lived in the Maple Hill and St. Marys communities most of his life. He wasa member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, joining the church in 2003. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 657 at St. Marys. Gary was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and had managed the Legion baseball team at St. Marys for several years. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Smith on June 2, 2004. On Feb. 21,1981, he was united in marriage to Donna DeVader at the United Methodist Church in Emmett. Their marriage was blessed in the Catholic church on Dec. 21,1981. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Corky Smith of St. Marys; his children and their spouses, Danielle Slough of Topeka, Waylon and Kristine Smith of Topeka, Dylan and Nicole Smith of St. Marys, Ashley and Kent Selk of Topeka, and Jayna and Andy Terhune of Maple Hill; a brother, Mike Smith and wife Sherry of Rossville; three sisters, Linda Dohrman and husband Rick of Delia, Vicki Lightfoot and husband Bob of Blaine, and Donna Simecka and husband Alan of St. Marys; five grandchildren, Brenna, Olivia, Lane, Taylor and Easton. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 5 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Feeding America or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 9921 |  | Obituary- Smith, George G. George G. Smith George G. Smith was born at Terre Haute, Indiana, December 25, 1852, and passed from this life August 15, 1937, at the age of 84 years, 7 months, 21 days. He was united in marriage to Sarah M. Osborn, March 1, 1875, at Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1883 they came to Kansas, settling near Rossville and moved into town in 1915. Mrs. Smith, though very frail, survives him. Seven children were born to this couple of whom only two survive, Mrs. Flora Gahager and Nelson Smith, both of Topeka. There are also nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mr. Smith was very well during his long life, hardly knowing a day of sickness until the one which finally took him. He was an earnest man, sincere in his thoughts and in his life. He was a member of the Methodist church many years ago, and active in his interest in it. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Wright Horton, of Riley. Music was furnished by Mrs. E. G. Griswold, Miss Leona Griswold, Miss Lucille Griswold, and Mrs. Margaret Witter, accompanied by Miss Edith Higginbotham. Pall bearers were M. L. Whearty, A. F. Buchmeier, T. H. Attebury, J. C. Bradley, A. E. Stovall, I. B. Wilt. Burial in the Rossville cemetery. CARD OF THANKS – We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who in any way assisted and helped us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. Special thanks to Mrs. Bertha James. Mrs. George Smith Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Smith and family Mrs. Flora Gahagen Clinton Osborn of Quinter was unable to attend the funeral of his uncle, George Smith, owing to illness. He is in the Quinter hospital suffering from anemia. | |
| 9922 |  | Obituary- Smith, George N. 1 George Nelven Smith George Nelven Smith, 80, of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26,2011, at his home. He was born on June 3, 1931, in Topeka, to Nelson Nelven and Blanche Ada (Powell) Smith. George Nelven graduated from Highland Park High in 1949. He was a U.S. Army veteran serv¬ing during the Korean Conflict. George Nelven was a brick mason and member of Local Union 15. He was also a member of Wagonears Club and Wheat State Camping Club. On Sept. 4, 1955, he married Carolyn Peterson in Leonardville. She passed away June 29, 1989. On Jan. 11, 1992, he married Ida Hall in Tecumseh. She survives. Other survivors include his children, Deborah Sue Smith and Pam A. Bird, both of Topeka, Anita Marie Feldhausen of Rossville, Linda G. Harris and husband Toby of Manhattan, and Nelven Lane Smith and wife Sharon of Topeka; stepdaughters, Deborah D. Barker and husband C.A. of Maple Hill and Lynnette L. Weinbrecht and husband Michael of Topeka; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sixstepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Nelson Smith. A funeral ceremony was held Oct. 29 at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice Service, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 9923 |  | Obituary- Smith, George N. 2 George Nelven Smith George Nelven Smith, 80, of Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at his home. He was born on June 3, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas to Nelson Nelven and Blanche Ada (Powell) Smith. George Nelven graduated from Highland Park High School in 1949. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. George Nelven was a brick mason and was part of the Local Union #15. He was also a member of Wagonears Club and Wheat State Camping Club. On September 4, 1955, he married Carolyn Peterson in Leonardville, Kansas. She preceded him on June 29,1989. On January 11,1992, he married Ida Hall in Tecumseh, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include his children, Deborah Sue Smith, Pam A. Bird both of Topeka, Anita Marie Feldhausen of Rossville, Linda G. (Toby) Harris of Manhattan, KS and Nelven Lane (Sharon) Smith of Topeka; his stepdaughters, Deborah D. (C.A.) Barker of Maple Hill and Lynnette L. (Michael) Weinbrecht of Topeka; 13 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; six step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Nelson Smith. A funeral ceremony will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29 at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial will follow in the Rossville Cemetery. George will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28 at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice Service, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.Penwell- GabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9924 |  | Obituary- Smith, George W. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Smith's little child died on Sunday last. [From The Kansas Valley Times, Friday, August 25, 1882] | |
| 9925 |  | Obituary- Smith, Georgia OBITUARY. Georgie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, died last Wednesday, aged 3 years. Funeral services were observed at the Baptist church Thursday morning, conducted by the Rev. J.G. Maver... [sermon- not transcribed] [From The Rossville Times, Friday, August 8, 1890] | |
| 9926 |  | Obituary- Smith, Gladys Gladys Koci Smith Services were Thursday at Resthaven Funeral Home in Oklahoma City for Gladys Koci Smith, 64 Oklahoma City, formerly of Topeka, who died March 25,2001, at an Oklahoma City hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks. She was born May 3,1936, in Auburn, and spent her early life in the Auburn and Delia communities. She graduated from Delia High School in 1954. While in Topeka, she worked at the Supply Depot at Forbes Air Force Base. She was a civil service employee at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Okla., for more than 25 years before she retired. She was a member of Southwest Church of Christ in Oklahoma City and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Her husband, Ernie Smith, died in 1999. Survivors include a son, Robert Smith, Arlington, Texas; two brothers, Irvin Koci, Canyon Lake, Texas, and Clyde Koci, Topeka; two sisters, Viola Layman, Topeka, and Nina Wehner, Eudora; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Church of Christ, 2300 S. Agnew, Oklahoma City, 73108. | |
| 9927 |  | Obituary- Smith, Harold Amy Meade and Grant Meade Jr. attended a funeral of a nephew, Harold Smith, in Wichita. | |
| 9928 |  | Obituary- Smith, Harrison Harrison “Harry” Smith Harrison "Harry" Smith, 94, died Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the Rossville Valley Manor in Rossville. He was born April 4, 1911 at Marion, Kansas, the oldest son of Henry Benson Smith and Katherine Goosen Smith. He grew up in the Wichita area and attended Wichita Schools. Harry moved from Eugene, Oregon to Rossville in 1997. Mr. Smith had been a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Kingman, Kansas for many years and was a current member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. He was married to Nona J. Ross at Kingman on December 13, 1938. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Galen V. Smith, Lawrence; grandchildren, Amanda Martinez, St. Louis, MO., and Craig Smith, Santa Rosa, CA. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Smith will not lie in state. Memorial contributions may be given to the Rossville United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, Kansas 66533. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 9929 |  | Obituary- Smith, James James W. Smith James W. Smith, 77, St. Marys, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at his home near St. Marys. He was born September 17, 1926, in New Albany, the son of Guy Calvin and Fern A. Sissom Smith. Jim had lived in the St. Marys community since 1951. He grew up in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1944. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He was manager of the Farmers Union Cooperative feed store in St. Marys for 12 years. He then worked for 38 years at the St. Marys State Bank where he served as a loan officer, vice president, president, and director. Jim was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and served on the church board. He was chairman of the church building committee when Hammond Hall and the new church were built. He also was a Sunday School teacher. He was a longtime member of the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce and served two terms as president. He was a member of the St. Marys Housing Authority when Walnut 1 Senior Housing was established and built. He was a member of the Pot¬tawatomie County Zoning Board, and of the VFW Post No. 704 in Oswego. On June 12, 1949, Jim married LaDorna “Corky” Richards at Oswego. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Linda Dohrman, Delia, Vicki Lightfoot, Blaine, and Donna Simecka, Edgerton; two sons, Gary Smith, Maple Hill, and Michael Smith, Tracey, CA; two sisters, Shirley Joan Scarth, Amarillo, TX, and Jacqueline Marie Thames, Jal, NM; two brothers, Richard Dayton Smith, Kansas City, MO, and Jack Laren Smith, Mankato; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His service was at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial was at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Oswego Cemetery, where VFW Post No. 704 conducted a military graveside service. A family visitation was held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or to Midland Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9930 |  | Obituary- Smith, Joe Mrs. Elizabeth Parr received news Wednesday of the death of her eldest brother, Joe Smith in Brazil, Indiana. | |
| 9931 |  | Obituary- Smith, Jr., Lester N. Lester N. “Buddy” Smith, Jr. Lester N. “Buddy” Smith, Jr., 68, of Valley Falls, Kansas, entered eternal rest Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in the comfort of his own with loved ones at his side. He was born January 9, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lester and Betty (Messick) Smith. Lester grew up in Maple Hill, Kansas, and graduated from Rossville High School. He retired from Cross Midwest Tire, Topeka, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, collected guns and attending gun shows. Lester married Linda Carterman on November 6, 1975, in Maple Hill. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Rebecca (Shane) Whipple of Woodland Park, Colorado, Sarah (Matt) Caleb of Topeka; and a sister, Jeanne (Dean) Linsey of Silver Lake, Kansas. Three grandchildren, Cassandra (Domingo) Martinez, Allison Mills, Laine Caleb; a great-granddaughter, Isabella Martinez; three sister’s-in-law, Cheryl (Chuck) Welch of Topeka, Debbie (Dave) Lusby of Clinton, Kansas, Donna (Gary) Schley of Lawrence; and a lifelong buddy, Max Lemon, also survive. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Mills. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made in Lester’s memory to Jefferson County Hospice, 1212 Walnut, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.midwest-cremation.com. | |
| 9932 |  | Obituary- Smith, Julia Julia M. Smith Julia M. Smith, 77, of Harveyville, passed away Wednesday, March 22,2006 at Homestead of Auburn. Julia was born June 28, 1928, near Auburn, KS, daughter of John and Cleo Maus. She grew up in the West Union community and later graduated from Rossville High School in 1946. She was united in marriage to William S. Smith in her parent’s home on July 30th, 1946. He survives. They settled near Harveyville where she enjoyed making a home for her husband and family. Julia retired from the Kansas Dept. of Transportation after 22 years of service. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Harveyville, Fairplain Grange of rural Burlingame, and M.I. Singers of Burlingame. Other survivors include: daughters, Cheryl and Robert Foster of Hoyt, Jeannine and Dewey Dodds of Rossville, Janet Smith of Topeka; son, William S., Jr (Sam) of Harveyville; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sister, Ardeth Auldridge of North Richland Hills, TX, and brothers, Paul Harvey Maus of Emmett and Ewelyn Maus of Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Paula McClure. Services for Mrs. Smith will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006 at the Church of Christ in Harveyville, KS. Burial will follow at Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, KS. She will lie in state after 1 p.m., Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka, KS where her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. that evening. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Topeka, KS 66614 or Church of Christ of Harveyville, Harveyville, KS 66431. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 9933 |  | Obituary- Smith, Kenneth Kenneth Smith Kenneth R. Smith, 60, Topeka, died Friday, October 20,2000, at a Topeka hospital. He was born August 23, 1940, in Topeka, the son of Alice and William Smith. He attended school in Topeka and Rossville, and was graduated from Rossville High School. Mr. Smith worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka un¬til he retired in 1995. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He is survived by three daughters, Yvette Sublett, Clay Center, Yvonne Church, Delia, and Yolande Bennett, Topeka; his mother, Alice Smith, Rossville; four brothers, Lee Wicks, Butler, MO, William Smith, Jr., Fayetteville, NC; Walter Smith, Mayetta, and Stuart Smith, Topeka; a sister, Jeannette Vogal, Topeka; and eight grandchildren. Mr. Smith donated his body to medical research. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 9934 |  | Obituary- Smith, L.C. DR. SMITH'S FATHER DIED SUDDENLY Dr. C. S. Smith was called to Kansas City last Friday afternoon upon receipt of news of the sudden death of his father, Mr. L. C. Smith, who dropped dead about 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The deceased gentleman was 80 years old and was quite active up to the date of his death. He was known to a large number of people in the community, especially in the Willard neighborhood, through his visits to Dr. and Mrs. Smith. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Dr. Smith returned home Monday night. Mrs. Smith remained with the Doctor’s mother, who is also quite aged. | |
| 9935 |  | Obituary- Smith, LaDorna St. Marys—LaDorna Rae “Corky” Smith, 90, St. Marys, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at the St. Marys Manor. She was born October 31, 1930, in Lola Township Cherokee County, Kansas to Paul A. and Beulah G. Crane Richards. She was raised in Oswego and graduated from Oswego High School in 1948. She had lived in the St. Marys community since 1951. Corky was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church where she was very active. She enjoyed helping with the annual Turkey Dinner. Corky and her husband Jim loved to dance, play cards and spend time with their family and friends. You could find them frequently on the dance floor at the Moose Lodge Lounge in Topeka. You might catch them playing a round of golf at the St. Marys course where she was an active member. Corky loved her kid, grandkids and great-grandkids and was a wonderful mom, grandma, and mentor to them all. She loved to cook and was famous for her delicious meals. The family gathered often at her home and guests were always welcomed. She was very talented and crafty as is witnessed by the comforter size afghans she crochedted for nearly all of her grandkids and gorgeous ceramic Christmas trees she made and painted for each child’s family. She loved to swim and her grandchildren remember her teaching them to swim. Flower and vegetable gardening were two of her favorite pastimes. When the clubhouse was built at the St. Marys Golf Course she and other volunteers designed and planted the landscaping. She served as a Girl Scout Leader for the St. Marys’ troop when her girls were involved. Corky was a nickname given to her as a child and it fit her perfectly. She loved to have fun, be ornery and make people laugh. She was always full of advice for anyone that would listen. It would be hard to find a person she knew that didn’t have a story or two to tell about their relationship with her. She married James W. Smith on June 12, 1949 at Oswego. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2004; she was also preceded by her parents, a sister, Paula Middelton and a son Gary Smith on October 31, 2012. Survivors include her son, Michael Smith (Sherry), St. Marys; three daughters. Linda K. Dohrman (Rick), Delia, Vicki S. Lightfoot, (Bobby), Blaine, and Donna L. Simecka (Alan), St. Marys; a daughter-in-law, Dona Smith, Maple Hill; her brother, J.A. Richards; her sister, Winnie Ellis, Maple Hill; 23 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 1, 2021, at the St. Marys United Methodist Church followed by graveside services at 3:30 P.M.at the Oswego Cemetery, Oswego, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funreal home. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9936 |  | Obituary- Smith, Lillie Mr. and Mrs. George Smith are called upon to mourn the loss of their infant daughter, whose death took place Wednesday morning. The funeral took place to-day (Thursday), L. Somers having charge of the arrangements. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, November 30, 1888] | |
| 9937 |  | Obituary- Smith, Martin 1 Martin Smith Dead. Martin Smith died at the home of his son C.M. Smith one mile south of this city Tuesday afternoon Aug. 8 after a protracted illness. Mr. Smith suffered two strokes of paralysis which was the cause of his death. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church this city Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. conducted by the Masonic lodge of which he had been a life long member. Rev. J.G. Maver delivered the funeral sermon. Interment took place in the city cemetery. [From the Rossville Reporter, Friday, August 11, 1905] [See File 2 for fuller obituary] | |
| 9938 |  | Obituary- Smith, Martin 2 Martin Smith was born April 17, 1837 near White Creek, New York. He was one of a family of eight, 5 boys and 3 girls. One sister, Julia Frisbie, Geneva, N.Y., and one brother, Benjamin, White Creek, N.Y., survive him. He joined the A.F. & A.M. Tucker lodge, N. Bennington, Vermont during the fall and winter of 1860, and united with the Baptist church the following year at Shaftsbury, Vt. He was married to Alice H. Fuller, at White Creek, N.Y. Oct. 1, 1867. One child, C.M., being born of the union who survives them. Mr. Smith came to Kansas in 1872 Apr. 14, and located on the farm south of this city where he has resided ever since, never having returned to his native state. He joined the A.O.U.W. soon after its organization in this city and was a member in good standing at his death. His wife died May 18, 1900, since which he has made his home with his son Cassius M. Smith. A few years ago his eyesight became affected and for more than a year prior to his death was totally blind. Before coming to Kansas Mr. Smith was engaged a part of the time in hauling print cloth from the factory at N. Adams, Mass. to the shipping points and also for a number of years was employed in the great Burden Iron works at Troy N.Y. Mr. Smith was a man of sterling traits of character - honest, industrious, just, peaceful and generous. There are none to speak ill but all join in paying tribute to his many virtues. A neighbor who had known him for almost a half century remarked that "no better man ever lived than Martin Smith" - the greatest eulogy that can be spoken. [From The Rossville Reporter, August 11, 1905] | |
| 9939 |  | Obituary- Smith, Mary F. Mary Frances Smith Mary Frances Smith, 93, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at her home. She was born May 27,1913 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Ernest N. and Mary E. Bliss Morrison. She received a B.S. Degree in Education from the University of Kansas. She resided in Kansas City, KS for 26 years, St. Marys for 50 years and in Topeka since 1987. Mary was a member of the PEO Sisterhood, the Gourmet Club, the Festival Singers and various Bridge Clubs. Mary married Dr. Orval L. Smith on June 18, 1939. He preceded her in death in March, 1976. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Hugh Morrison and one sister, Elizabeth Ebert. Survivors include two brothers, Dr. Jon Morrison and wife Rosie of Sioux Falls, SD, and James Morrison of Sherman Oaks, CA. Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery. Mary will lie in state after noon Tuesday until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kansas 66601. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 9940 |  | Obituary- Smith, Mildred d.1935 Dr. and Mrs. C.S. Smith were in Kansas City, Kansas, Monday for the funeral of Mr. Smith's mother, Mrs. Mildred Smith who passed on Saturday forenoon. The funeral was held in the First Baptist church. Monday 2 p.m. Interment was in the Highland Park cemetery at Kansas City, Kan. Beside Dr. Smith one other son survives- Eber, of the home address and two daughters, Mrs. Z.B. Hedgecock and Mrs. Leona Trice of Kansas City. She is also survived by three brothers. | |
| 9941 |  | Obituary- Smith, Mildred M. Mrs. Mildred (“Mid”) Marie Smith Mrs. Mildred ("Mid") Marie Smith, 98, passed away on January 8,2013 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born on January 30, 1914 at Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of David O. and Anna Belin Swenson. Mid Smith was married to Owen Heaton Smith (“Smitty”) of Marion, KS at Carmel, California, on April 17, 1942; he preceded her in death in 1999. Survivors include two daughters, (Lucinda) Anne Bennett and husband Clarke of Belfast, Maine; Jennifer Burr and husband Rollie of Canyon Lake, Texas; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as “Swenson nieces” JoAnn Londerholm, Diane Vaught, and Joyce Harper who were all originally from Rossville, KS as well as other cousins and many friends. Mid attended grade school in Brookville, KS. She graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1931, where she was known as “Millie”. She attended Brown-Mackie Business College in Salina, KS and attended nursing school for a short time. She worked for Bell Telephone Company in Kansas and Virginia, Macy’s in Topeka, and at Midwest Appraisal in Topeka. She was a homemaker most of the time, raised two daughters, was a noted cook being named "Cook of the Week” several times, was an immaculate housekeeper, and loved to play Bridge and other card games. She and Owen traveled frequently both around the country (to all fifty states) and internationally to places such as Europe, Russia, South Africa, and other locations. Mid was a member of First United Methodist Church in Topeka, United Methodist Women, the Topeka Roundup Club, and was a valued volunteer for CASA of Shawnee County. Mrs. Smith’s remains were donated to K.U. Medical School for educational purposes. Memorial donations may be made to Brewster Place Foundation, 1205 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611 or GBAM Food Cupboard, c/o United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast, ME 04915. To leave the family a special message online, visitwww.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9942 |  | Obituary- Smith, Orval Dr. Orval Smith RT. MARYS - Dr. Orval L. Smith, 63, died Saturday at his home here. He had lung and heart ailments. He was a physician and had practiced medicine in the St. Marys and Rossville communities since 1939. He was born May 21, 1912, at Willard in Shawnee County and spent most of his life in the Willard, St. Marys, and Rossville communities, he was graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1937. Dr. Smith was a member of the American Medical Association, the Kansas Medical Society, and the Pottawatomie County Medical Society. He married Mary Morrison June 18, 1939, at Kansas City, Kan. She survives. A sister, Anita Smith, Milwaukee, Wis., also survives. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at. St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crippled Children's Hospital and School, 2501 W. 26th Sioux Falls, S.D., 57105. | |
| 9943 |  | Obituary- Smith, Roger MASTER ROGER SMITH KILLED IN A FALL A sad death to record this week is that of Little Roger Smith Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith formerly of Rossville, who now reside in Kansas City, which resulted from injuries received in a fall Monday about 10:30 a. m. from the third story window at his home, 1743 Jefferson street, Kansas City. While playing alone in a front room the boy pushed against a window screen, unfastening the hook He struck two awnings in his descent to the sidewalk and suffered a fractured skull. A passer-by, Tom Henderson, 1005 Pennsylvania avenue, heard the baby strike the upper awning and ran to try to catch the child. But his fingers barely grazed the falling body. The little boy was taken to General hospital, where he died Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Smith south of Rossville at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. O.E. Brown, pastor of the M. E. church. Burial was in the family lo.t at Rossville cemetery. Little Roger was 2 years, 10 months and 14 days old at the date of death. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the parents had been living in Kansas City only about a month. Roger is employed in the Kansas City stock yards. | |
| 9944 |  | Obituary- Smith, Sarah Sarah Smith Sarah Osborn Smith 87, wife of the late George Smith and both early settlers of Rossville, passed away Tuesday night, Dec. 12th, at Christ's hospital where she was taken 10 days previous. Mrs. Smith had been in failing health for several years. She has made her home in Rossville for many years until a short time ago, when she was taken to Topeka, where she could have medical treatment. She is survived by two children, one daughter, Mrs. Flora Cool of Wichita; and a son Nelson Smith of Highland Park. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Wall-Diffenderfer funeral home with Rev. Cammack, pastor of the Highland Park, Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in Rossville City Cemetery. | |
| 9945 |  | Obituary- Smith, Shirley Shirley J. Voelker Smith Shirley J. Smith, 89, of Topeka passed away on October 14, 2022. She was born September 6, 1933 in the Delia, Kansas area to Paul and Wilma Holt Voelker. At a very early age she moved with her parents to Hoyt, Kansas. She attended Hoyt Elementary and Hoyt High School, graduating in 1951. Shirley was active in the Hoyt 4-H Club. She married Marvin E. Smith on August 4, 1951. Rev. Harold Brown, brother-in-law of Marvin, officiated the ceremony at the home of her parents, Paul and Wilma Holt Voelker. Marvin and Shirley celebrated 70 years of marriage in August 2021. Most of those years were at their farm north of Topeka in Shawnee County. Shirley had a very busy life on the farm being much involved in the dairy operation for twenty-five years and later in a beef cattle operation. She very much enjoyed summer visits and help from all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was active in the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and the women's group and was chairwoman of the annual fall turkey dinner for many years. In later years, Shirley returned to the Hoyt Baptist Church where she had grown up and been baptized. Both churches were very dear to her. Shirley was active in the Shawnee County Farm Bureau serving as the Women's Chairwoman, an officer for the Master Farm Homemakers of Kansas, and the National Farm Homemakers. She also served as a supervising judge on the election board for Shawnee County for several years. Shirley is survived by her children: Connie Jean Smith, Topeka, Ben (Ramona) Smith, Topeka, Donna Marie Amend, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and Jim (Elizabeth) Smith, Winter Garden, Florida; six grandchildren: Jennifer (Al) Davis, Curt Hermann, Brandon (Leah), Blake (Melissa) Smith, Brock (Laura) and Chanel Smith (Elijah); and twelve great grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Marvin, their daughter Judy Ann in 1961, her parents Paul and Wilma Voelker, her brother Paul Voelker (Virginia), and her sister Leona Coleman. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 21st at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. Burial will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Shirley will lie in state after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home where family and friends will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials have been established to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Hoyt, and Jackson County 4-H. On-line condolences may be made to chapeloaksfuneralhome.com | |
| 9946 |  | Obituary- Smith, Stanley 1 STANLEY SMITH Services were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary for Stanley Smith, 89, St. Marys, who died Monday, March 22, 1976 in a St. Marys rest home where he had been about four years. He was born July 5, 1886 at Wrigley, Ky., and spent most of his life in the Rossville and Silver Lake communities. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Rossville. He was a farmer before he retired. He was married to Susie Williams February 16,1911 in Topeka. She survives. A son, Claude Smith, died February 21, 1974. Other survivors include a son, Louis Smith, Havensville; six daughters, Mrs. Nona Rafferty, St. Marys, Mrs. Dorothy Perry, Junction City, Mrs. Ruth Mahony, Reseda, Calif., Mrs. Martha Miller, Wamego, Mrs. Helen Fouraker, Nenzel, Nebr., and Mrs. Thelma Dick Rossville; a brother, Robert Smith, Silver Lake; 30 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Burial was in Silver Lake Cemetery. The casket remained closed during the service. Casket bearers, all grandsons, were Stanley D. Smith, Kyle Perry, Ronald Fouraker, Robert Miller, Bruce Dick and Mark Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Rossville. | |
| 9947 |  | Obituary- Smith, Stanley 2 Stanley Smith Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary for Stanley Smith, 89, St. Marys, who died Monday in a St. Marys rest home where he had been about four years. He was born July 5, 1886, at Wrigley, Ky, and spent most of his life in the Rossville and Silver Lake communities. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Rossville. He was a farmer before he retired. He was married to Susie Williams Feb, 16, 1911, in Topeka. She survives. A son, Claude Smith, died Feb. 21. 1974. Other survivors include a son, Louis Smith, Havensville; six daughters, Mrs. Nona Rafferty, St, Marys, Mrs. Dorothy Perry, Junction City, Mrs. Ruth Mahoney, Reseda, Calif., Mrs. Martha Miller, Wamego, Mrs. Helen Fouraker, Nenzel, Neb., and Mrs. Thelma Dick, Rossville; a brother, Robert Smith, Silver Lake; 30 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Mr. Smith will lie in state at the mortuary until time of services after which the casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Rossville. | |
| 9948 |  | Obituary- Smith, Terri Terri Sue Smith Terri Sue Smith, 34, Topeka, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1995, at her home. She was born Aug. 1, 1961, in Topeka, the daughter of Kenneth L. and Carolyn Kay Simmons Trimble. She was graduated from Topeka High School and was a lifelong Topeka resident. Mrs. Smith attended Oakland United Methodist Church and served on the board of the Lundgren Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization. She married Calvin J. Smith. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Kyle Jay Smith and Travis Lee Smith, both at home; her father and stepmother, Kenneth L. and Carol Trimble, Topeka; her mother and stepfather, Kay and William K. Verna, Topeka; four sisters, Kathy Bell, Hoyt, and Lori Miller, Cindy Finan and Liz Simons, all of Topeka; a brother, Kevin Trimble, Topeka; four stepsisters, Michele Richards, Topeka, Isabele Hosey, Barstow, Calif., Kathrina Constance, Oceanside, Calif., and Jackie Verna, Seattle; and a stepgrandmother, Margaret Woods, Topeka. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Smith will lie in state after 8 a.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kyle Jay and Travis Lee Smith Educational Fund and sent in care of Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust Co., P.O. Box 8009, Topeka, 66608. | |
| 9949 |  | Obituary- Smith, Vernon Vernon Z. Smith EUFAULA, Okla. – Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mills Funeral Home, McAlester, Okla., for Vernon Z. Smith, 64, Eufaula, formerly of Topeka, who died Saturday, Feb. 25, at a Muskogee Okla., hospital. He had pneumonia. Mr. Smith was a heavy equipment operator, foreman and supervisor of construction projects including the Kansas Turnpike, Tuttle Creek Dam, the DuPont plant at Topeka, the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex in Kansas City, Mo. and the Eufaula Dam and Lake project at Eufaula. He was born May 2, 1919, at Osawatomie, the son of Walter Z. and Martha E. Bearce Smith. He moved to Topeka in 1920. He had been a member of Hoisting Engineers Union Local 101 and Oakland United Methodist Church, both in Topeka. Mr. Smith was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Scottish Rite bodies. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anne Smith, at home; two sons, William Z. Smith, McAlester, Okla., and Louis L. Smith, Paxico; three daughters, Ruby McGonigle, Philadelphia, Pa., Nova McAllister, Topeka, and Wilma Draper, Millsboro, Del.; two brothers, William L. Smith, Rossville, and Charles L. “Jack” Smith, Fallbrook, Calif.; three sisters, Juanita McCall, Topeka, Virginia Ham, Wichita, and Geneva Durkin, Maple Hill; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Quinton, Okla. Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycythemia Research Program University of Kansas Medical Center, Rainbow Blvd. at 39th, Kansas City, Kan. | |
| 9950 |  | Obituary- Smith, Walter WALTER A. SMITH Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tibbitts-Griffin Highland Mortuary for Walter Z. Smith, 86, Topeka, who died Saturday, April 3, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 27, 1895, near Garnett, the son of William Asa and Ella Jane Walters Smith, and spent his early life in the Garnett and Greeley communities. He lived at Osawatomie before he moved to Topeka in 1920. Mr. Smith was employed by Topeka Public Schools in the building and grounds department 12 years and later was a building contractor before he retired in 1969. He was a member of Scott Valley Church of the Brethren near Garnett. He was married to Martha E. Bearce January 8, 1918, at Nevada, Mo. She survives. He was preceded in death by two sons, Virgil Smith in May 1972, and Walter J. Smith in January 1935; and by two daughters, Martha E. Smith in June 1952, and Laura M. Smith in September 1974. Survivors include three sons, Vernon V. Smith, address unavailable. William L. Smith, Rossville, and Charles ‘‘Jack'' Smith, Fallbrook, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Juanita McCall, Topeka, Mrs. Virginia Ham, Wichita, and Mrs. Geneva Durkin, Maple Hill; 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery. |
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