MURRAY, E. A.

E. A. Murray, an old and highly respected citizen of this county, died Thursday evening at his home on the state line two miles southwest of this city. Mr. Murray had been ill some time. Deceased was the father of Mrs. Walter Von Wedell of Lowell. (Baxter Springs News, Baxter, Cherokee County, Kansas, November 1, 1902, page 1, col. 1; photocopied at the Kansas State Historical Society, reel B647.

BELLOMY, AMELIA BLACKBURN UPSON

Departed this life at the residence of her husband in Cherokee, Kansas, on May 29th, 1879, Amelia, consort of M. H. Bellomy; aged 39 years, 3 months and 6 days. She was united in marriage in Macomb, Illinois, July 15th, 1874 and immediately started for her new home in Cherokee, Kansas, where she continued to reside till the time of her death. While here she united with and became a member in the Presbyterian Church and died in full faith in her Redeemer. She was a great sufferer for some months before she died, but bore it with patient resignation and still believed up to within a few days of her death that she should get well and was making preparations, as she thought to move to her new home at Elk Falls, Kansas, where her husband had just located.

She leaves a loving husband and two bright intelligent boys, Johnny and Ola Upson, children of her former marriage, who will remain with Mr. Bellomy, their attachment for him being so strong that it was deemed best not to separate them. She was a kind, indulgent mother and wife and leaves a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. The decased was a sister to Mr. Robert Blackburn of Brooklyn, this county. (Rushville Times, Rushville, Schuyler Co., Il, June 13, 1879)

GREEN, MARY ETHELYN SANFORD

Mrs. Mary Ethelyn Green, 70 years old, died at the city hospital at 11:35 o'clock last night after being seriously ill since June 4.

Mrs. Green was born Oct. 13, 1882, in Plymouth, Ill. She received her schooling at Plymouth, and before her marriage worked for the telephone company there. She was married to William A. Green at McComb {Macomb}, Ill., April 12, 1906. They moved to Miami, Okla., in 1907 where Mr. Green was engaged in farming.

In 1916 Mr. and Mrs. Green moved to Columbus where they have resided ever since that time. Mr. Green was employed here as a farmer, and miner and worked for the Northeast Oklahoma Railroad Co., retiring several years ago.

Mrs. Green was a member of the Christian church, the Sunshine Circle, Lamplighters class, Mayflower club and D.A.R.

Surviving are the husband of the home at 609 S. Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Graham, Hot Springs, Ark., three sons, James Sanford Green, Columbus; Gerald A. Green, Kansas City Mo., and Russell W. Green, Kansas City, Kans.; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Hoyt, Colchester, Ill.; two brothers, Manson Sanford, Plymouth, Ill. and William Sanford, St. Paul, Minn.; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Jorden funeral home.

Note: Husband is William Albert Green. Buried in Park Cemetery, Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas (The Columbus Daily Advocate, Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, June 10, 1953, page 1, column 2)

JAMES, STACE CATHERINE

Funeral services for Mrs. Stace Catherine James who died from pneumonia at her home one mile south of Baxter Springs Thursday morning was held from the residence Friday afternoon under the direction of the P. M. Clark Undertaking Company.

She is survived by her husband, L. C. James, one daughter and three sons. Burial was in Shiloh cemetery northwest of Baxter Springs. (Baxter Springs Citizen ~ Monday ~ 1 June 1925 ~ submitted by Lori DeWinkler)

BLATTNER, CARL

Carl Blattner of Weir Dies

Carl H. Blattner, native of Weir and veteran of World Wars One and Two and the Korean War, died at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, at 10:15 Thursday night. He was 72 years old.

Mr. Blattner was born in Weir Sept. 27, 1891, and was married to Bernadean Dixon July 29, 1944 in Harrisburg, Neb. He served in the army 26 years, retiring in September, 1951 as a captain. He served as mayor of the city of Weir for one term.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Weir, Scottish Rite Consistory, Fort Scott; the Shrine, Pittsburg; American Legion, Weir; and the Presbyterian church.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Bernadean Blattner; one daughter, Evelyn Ewing, Millstadt, Ill; one sister Mrs. Emma Jenkins, Weir; and two brothers, Floyd Blattener, Parsons and Ralph Blattner, Baltimore.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Weir Baptist Church. The Rev. James Shope officiated. Pallbearers were: Tom Allgood, John Allgood, Bill Fowler, Fritz Brohl, Ralph Wallace, Melvin Jones. Burial was in the Hosey Hill cemetery under the direction of the Naylor-Quinn Funeral Home at Weir. The Weir Masonic Lodge conducted graveside rites and the American Legion Post of Weir conducted Military graveside rites.

The body was taken to the church at 12:30 Sunday afternoon.

Bill Ross was soloist accompanied by Mrs. Claudine Ross. He sang "Beyond The Sunset" and "Ivory Palaces". (Newspaper and date were not available - Submitted by Paddy)

HANER, JOHN

HANER, John, b. 1819. Settled in McLean Co., Ill. 1829, d. Cherokee Co., Kans. Oct. 1, 1880. Dau. Mrs. Wm. Davis. (Central Illinois obituaries, 1871-1880
(compiled from old newspapers) by Milo Custer Bloomington, Illinois (1912) Transcribed by Teri Colglazier)

LEE, DUANE M.

Funeral services for Duane M. Lee, 65, Neutral, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Murdock Funeral Home, Columbus. Burial will be at Lone Elm Cemetery, Columbus.

Mr. Lee died Monday, March 7, 2005, at St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, Mo.

He was born in a boxcar on Jan. 7, 1940, in Strasburg, Colo., the son of Elza and Pearl Angel Lee.

Mr. Lee moved to Kansas in 1942 and later moved to Neutral.

He worked for Cherokee County as a brush cutter until he retired in 2003. He was a member of the Neutral Methodist Church.

He married Ellen Lauck on Oct. 16, 1961, in Baxter Springs. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include a daughter, Melinda Tillman, Baxter Springs; a son, Don Lee, Carterville, Mo.; four sisters, Wanda MacDermott, El Dorado, Calif., Genevieve Guy, Eudora, Retha Johnson, Overland Park, and Naomi Sutherland, Decklo, Idaho; and seven grandchildren.

A daughter, Diana Golden; and a stepsister, Helen Deponzi, preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Murdock Funeral Home, 132 East Pine, Columbus.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, sent in care of the funeral home, 132 East Pine, Columbus 66725. (Columbus Advocate, March 9, 2005, submitted by Melinda Tillman)

SLAVIN, ROSITA SUE (HAIGOOD)

Rosita Sue Slavin ( Haigood) long time resident of Baxter Springs left us to join her Lord Dec.20 2009. Rosita died of complications after surgery for cancer. She was 58 years old. Grave side services were held at Restland Cemetary in Waco Texas on Dec.21 She left behind 8 children including James W Richey and husband Homer Haigood. She will be dearly missed. (Waco Herald, December 20, 2009, submitted by James Richey)

ELLIOTT, VIRGIL A.

GALENA, Kan. Virgil Andrew Elliott, infant son of Virgil and Melia Elliott, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Kingdom Campground Cemetery, Galena. Arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena. (Joplin Globe, September 1, 2005, submitted by anonymous)

JOHNSON, ELIZA MRS.

BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. – Mrs. Eliza Johnson, 93 year old Baxter Springs resident, died at 1:30 o’clock Friday afternoon in a Lowell nursing home. She had been a patient there four months.

Born February 18, 1868, in Pulaski county Missouri, she had lived in Baxter Springs many years and was a member of First Baptist church.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lillie Johnson of Baxter Springs, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be announced by Wene funeral home. (Source: Joplin Globe, April 29, 1961. Transcribed by Carolyn Allen)

HOY, DANIEL

Sympathies for Daniel Hoy family.

Daniel Hoy died at his home one mile west of town, Feb. 15th, 1901. Mr. Hoy was one of our substantial farmers, and by his death we have lost a good citizen, husband and father. His last resting place is in Sherman cemetery. (The Modern Light, Thursday, February 21, 1901, p 9, c 4. submitted by Diana Bryson-Brooks)

HOY, CAROLINE MUIR

Sympathies for Caroline Muir Hoy family.

Grandma Hoy passed away at her home Thursday morning at 1 o'clock at the age of 78 years and 2 months. She was a member of the M. E. church and lived a devoted Christian life. Her sufferings were great but she endured them with great patience to the end. Funeral services were conducted at the church Friday morning at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Gross of the M. E. church of Oswego, after which she was laid to rest in the Sherman cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the better world 15 years ago. She leaves eight children to mourn her los, a number of grand children, and a host of friends; but we cannot mourn for her as one who had died without hope. "Blessed are they who die in the Lord." (The Modern Light, Thursday, October 26, 1916, p 3, c 3., submitted by Diana Bryson-Brooks)

HOY, MARCHIA ORINDA BEVINGTON (MRS. JAMES)

Obituary for Marchia Orinda Bevington Hoy wife of James.

Mrs. Marchia O. Hoy, 73, widow of the late James Hoy, died at the family home near Sherman at 12:45 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Nov. 27. She had been critically ill for the past several weeks with a heart ailment.

Mrs. Hoy was born Feb. 4, 1872 in Hicksville, Ohio. With her parents she came to Labette county when a small child. On Oct. 20, 1887 she was united in marriage to James Hoy at Montana. Mr. Hoy passed away five years ago.

She is survived by two sons, Elmer Hoy, Nogales, Ariz., and Elza Hoy of Oswego; five daughters, Mrs. Robert Beaman and Mrs. John Burrell, both of Alhambra, Cal., Mrs. Alta Shiell, Oswego, Mrs. Bill Sartin of Centerville, La., and Mrs. Lloyd Crow, Columbus. She is survived also by one sister, Mrs. Carl Sawtell, Parsons.

Mrs. Hoy was widely known as a citizen of the Sherman community. She was a good wife, mother and neighbor.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Nov. 29, at the Baptist church in Sherman, conducted by the Rev. Emery Dains, pastor of the Oswego Methodist church, with a large attendance of relatives, neighbors and friends. Burial was in Sherman cemetery. (The Columbus Advocate, Tuesday, December 4, 1945, p 2, c 1. submitted by Diana Bryson-Brooks)

HOY, ELZA

Obituary for Elza Hoy, son of James & Marchia Orinda Bevington Hoy.

Elza Hoy of Sherman Dies Unexpectedly

Elza M. Hoy, aged 59, died at his home northwest of Sherman City yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock. His death was unexpected and was attributed to a heart attack.

Mr. Hoy was born south of Oswego Nov. 27, 1893. He married Miss Alta Cooper at Oswego Nov. 19, 1912. She survives.

Other survivors are a son, Kenneth Hoy, Oswego route one; one brother, Elmer Hoy, Nogales, Ariz.; five sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Crow, Columbus, Mrs. Tressie Beaman, Portland Ore., Mrs. Inez Burrell, Huntington, Calif., Mrs. Alta Shiell, Oswego, route one, and Mrs. Velda Sartin, Council Bluffs, Ia., and three grandchildren.

Mr. Hoy had lived in the Sherman community about 55 years.

Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Hammons funeral home of Oswego. Services will be conducted at the Sherman Baptist church tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Herbert Blessman will officiate. Burial will be in Sherman Cemetery. (Columbus Daily Advocate, Tuesday, October 6, 1953, p 1, c 3. submitted by Diana Bryson-Brooks)

COOPER, MARTHA J. DUNN

Obituary for Martha J. Dunn Cooper wife of James.

OBITUARY

[Written By a Friend]

Mrs. Martha J. Cooper was born the 12, day of February 1829, at Halifax Co. Vir.

The age of sixteen she moved with her mother, Mrs. Dunn, to Tenn. When after a resident there of a few years she moved to Greene Co. Missouri. There she met and married at the age of 22 years, on the 10 the day of Oct. 1850 Mr. James F. Cooper.

In her wedded life she was blessed with 9 children of which 5 are now living and were by her bed side in her sickness and death, all but one, Mrs. Jane Glem whose home is in Ill. and was not able to be.

In the sixties Mrs. Cooper with a number of old friends migrated to Kans. they were among the pioneers of Kans. She professed religion 41 years ago and was a member of the Babtist church until 7 years ago she united with M. E. at Mathewson and lived a member of that church until her death.

She was left a widow the 20th of Feb. 1877. Her life has been one long one of well doing. She has had many hardships yet through them all she was a loving wife and gentle devoted mother. She has resided for several years among her three daughters.

Mrs. Cooper took her bed on the 13th and on the 20th, just 23 years to the day and month from the day she was left a widow God called her to him and to her husband and children who have gone on before her. During her brief illness she was ministered to by the loving hands of her children and old and faithful friends.

She will be missed both by family and friends for we can no more "run in" and see how "grandma" is getting along. During her illness she was patient and so afraid of tiring or bothering those who cared for her.

On Friday before she died she offered up to God three of the most beautiful prayers that were ever heard. She died a peaceful, happy death and as we looked on her dear old face and saw the sweet smile of peace, we knew she was at rest with her Savior. The funeral services were held at the Prather school house 5 miles from here. They were conducted by Rev. Stelson. His words were both sublime and touching. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband at the old church burial ground. The many old friends who gazed for the last time upon the face of their old old friend knew that she had gone where all is peace and happiness that through:

Thro her life she has many sorrows borne They will all be banished in her last sweet home.

Weep not for her who now at rest Where pain nor care no more anoy Have reached the heaven of the blest

And realized immortal joy Her spirit smiles from the bright shore Softly whispers weep no more

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COOPER, JAMES M.

James M. Cooper - Bibliography

JAMES M. COOPER, one of the prominent and highly respected agriculturists residing in Neosho township, Labette County, Kansas, is a man of firm principles and strong character. He has been identified with the leading events of Labette county since his residence here, and is always ready to support any measures which tend to promote the good of the community. Mr. Cooper was born in Greene county, Missouri, in 1856, and is a son of James F. and Martha J. (Dunn) Cooper.

James F. Cooper was born in Virginia in 1828, and his wife was born in Tennessee in 1826. They reared the following children, namely: George; William B.;. Robert; James; Mary; Jennie; Kellie; and Ella. Mr. Cooper moved to Neosho township in 1866, - locating in section 34. He died in 1875, and his wife lived until 1900. August 11, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, 8th Reg., Mo. Cav., and was discharged July 20, 1865, at Little Rock, Arkansas.

James M. Cooper was reared and schooled in his native state, and moved with his parents to Labette county in 1866. He settled on his present farm in sections 28 and 33, in 1895. His land is east of the Neosho River, in Neosho township. He has a thorough knowledge of agricultural matters, and has been highly successful. His success has been due entirely to his own efforts, as he has worked many years with untiring energy. He is a man of sound judgment, and has shown good management in the care of his farm.

Mr. Cooper married Vinia M. Nedarmire, who was born in Illinois, and is a daughter of G. and Mary (Fester) Nedarmire. G. Nedarmire was born in Germany, and his wife was a native of Pennsylvania. Their children were: Vinia Anna; Gertrude; Dora, deceased; Ida; Grace; Viola; Ollie; Louisa; William; and Elsie. Mr. Cooper and his wife have been blessed with six children, namely: Effa; Hattie, deceased; Roy; Ralph; Alta; and Lloyd.

Mr. Cooper is a Populist in politics. He has served as road commissioner for seven years, and as constable for four years. Mr. Cooper belongs to the Anti-Horsethief Association, and to the M. W. of A., McCune Lodge, No. 2870. Mrs. Cooper is a member of the Methodist church.

Transcribed from History of Labette County, Kansas and its Representative Citizens, ed. & comp. by Hon. Nelson Case. Pub. by Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill. 1901 (submitted by Diana Bryson-Brooks)

LONG, MARY JANE COOPER

Obituary for Mary Jane Cooper Long wife of Amos.

Mary J., daughter of Frank and Martha Cooper was born Aug 16, 1858 in Greene Co. Mo. Departed this life Feb. 21, 1908, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Edna Peters Parsons Kans. Age 49 yrs. 6 mo. 5 days.

The remains were brought to Mathewson, Saturday morning on the morning train. The funeral took {torn} from the New Hope church
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Was united in marriage to Amos Long March 17, 1881 at Oswego Kansas. To this union 5 children were born one dying in infancy. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband Amos Long, Mrs. Edna Peters of Parsons Kans. Pearl, Harvey, and Glenn Long of Mathewson; and two step children, Mrs. Sarah Irwin of Mathewson, and Walter Long of OK. One brother J. M. Cooper of Mathewson Kans., Mrs. Jane Clem of Bismark Ill., Mrs. Kellie Dillard and Mrs. Ella Woods of McCune Kans. and a large concourse of friends far and near. The large crowd that attended her funeral was an emblem of the high esteem in which the deceased was held in this neighborhood.

Had Mrs. Long died a few hours earlier she would of passed away on the same day of the month and same month that her father and mother died on. Father dying Feb. 20th 1877 mother Feb. 20th 1900.

Mrs. Long united with the Baptist church when young afterwards transferred her membership to the M. E. church at Mathewson in 1893 she remained a consistent and earnest Christian until her death she was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand in time of need she has been afflicted for years but his last year has been attended with {newspaper clipping torn} three operations but through it all she was cheerful and patient, always hoping and looking forward to the time when she would be better.

She was a kind and loving wife an affectionate mother. All the medical aid, tender nursing and love did not prevent her entering that slumber from which there is no awaking.

There is a vacant place in the home and in the heart's of her family

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NOTE: Mathewson is now known as Strauss, located in Labette County, Kansas. (submitted by Diana Bryson-Brooks)

JENKINS, FRANCIS COOPER DILLARD

Obituary for Francis Cooper Dillard Jenkins

FORMER CITIZEN DIED AT SBA HOME

Mrs. Francis Jenkins was a Pioneer Citizen of the Community-Died at S. B. A. Home and Hospital Near Topeka Sunday-Funeral Here Tuesday.

Mrs. Francis Jenkins, 78 years old, died at the Security Benefit Association Home and Hospital just west of Topeka, where she had made her home the past eight years, Sunday.

The funeral services were held in the McCune Methodist Church Tuesday morning, in charge of the Shigley funeral home, and conducted by Rev. R. L. Kuhns, pastor of the church. Burial took place in the McCune cemetery.

Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Miss Della Miller, Mrs. Chester Baker, N. G. Whitlock and F. E. Rose, with Mrs. Earl Hazel accompanist.

Pall bearers were L. J. Nelson, W. H. Meanor, John Simmons, Walter Davis, Dr. D. A. Walker and E. C. Gorman.

Mrs. Jenkins was born Francis Cooper near Springfield, Missouri in 1862, and when three years of age, came with her parents to Kans, settling first at old Jacksonville, which was the pioneer town of this community, and was a thriving place till railroads were built and other towns were established. Thus Mrs. Jenkins was one of the oldest settlers of this community.

In 1882 she was married to Stanford Dillard, who passed away in 1918. In 1883 she united with the Methodist Church at Strauss, and later transferred her membership to the McCune Methodist Church. In 1922 she was married to Steve Jenkins.

In 1932 her health failed, and she went to the S. B. A. Home and Hospital where she made her home the past eight years.

In 1935 Mrs. Jenkins wrote her own obituary, from which we gathered the above facts. She was for many years a resident of McCune, she and her husband having engaged in the restaurant business and in the grocery business here. They were engaged in the grocery business at the time of Mr. Dillard's death. After his death she continued conducting the business alone for a short time, finally selling her store.

The survivors include five nieces and four nephews. Among the survivors are Glenn Long and Ralph Cooper of Parsons and Harve Long of southwest of town, nephews, and Mrs. Alta Hoy of near Parsons, a niece. Others live at a distance.

The McCune Herald, Friday, July 5, 1940. (submitted by Diana Bryson-Brooks)

COOPER, VIVINA MELVINA "VINA" NEDAMIRE JAMES

Obituary for Vivina Melvina "Vina" Nedamire James Cooper

Mrs. Will Winters of McCune is Dead

McCune- Funeral services were to be held here this afternoon for Mrs. Melvinia Winters, 74, pioneer resident of this community, who died Sunday at her home in McCune. She had been bedfast for three months.

The services were to be held at the McCune Nazarene church, of which she was a member, conducted by the Rev. R. A. Kissee. Burial was to be made in McCune cemetery.

Mrs. Winters was born in Paris, Ill., Sept. 12, 1864 and came to Kansas in a covered wagon with her parents when a small child. They settled on a farm two miles northwest of Strauss.

She was married to James Cooper on Nov. 23, 1882. He died June 27, 1925 and on March 3 1937 she was married to Will Winters of McCune.

Mr. Winters survives as do two daughters, Mrs. Alta Hoy, rural Parsons and Mrs. Effie Kelly, Malta, Mont.; two sons, Ralph Cooper, Parsons and Lloyd Cooper, Muskogee; five sisters, Mrs. Will Roberts, McCune and four living in California and a brother, who also lives in California. All of the children are by her first marriage.

She also leaves eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death.

The Shigley funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

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HOY, ALTA BELL COOPER

Obituary for Alta Bell Cooper Hoy wife of Elza

Alta Bell Hoy

Special to The Sun

OSWEGO - Mrs. Alta Bell Hoy, 82, widow of Elza Hoy, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday in Oswego Hospital where she had been a patient the past 10 days.

She had been receiving care in a nursing home here the past three months.

Mrs. Hoy was born on March 13, 1894, in the Matthewson area east of Parsons, a daughter of James and Vinnie Needmyre Cooper. The family moved to near Oswego in her girlhood.

She and Hoy were married here on Nov., 19, 1912 and farmed near Sherman.

Mrs. Hoy was a member of the United Methodist Church in Oswego.

Among the survivors are one son, Kenneth, of R. 1, Oswego; one sister, Mrs. Effa Kelley of Malta, Mont.; one brother, Lloyd Cooper of Bull Shoals, Mo.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. One brother, Ralph, is deceased.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Hammons-McGavran Funeral Home in Oswego with the Rev. Earl Markley officiating. Burial will be in the Sherman Cemetery.

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COOPER, LLOYD J.

Obituary for Lloyd J. Cooper son of James and Vivina Nedamire Cooper

Lloyd J. Cooper

SCHERTZ, Texas - The Rev. Lloyd J. Cooper, 91, of Schertz, Texas, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1989, at San Antonio, Texas.

He was born in Matthewson, and was first employed by the Katy Railroad at age 17. He worked for 19 cents and hour in Parsons. He later worked for the Burlington Railroad in Muskogee, Okla., and Watson, Mo.

On July 28, 1921, he and Dottie Grace Woodman were married in Independence. They moved to Schertz in 1976. She survives.

Cooper served as pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Rose, Okla., from 1937 to 1948. He was ordained Feb. 25, 1947, by the Cherokee Presbytery in the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Muskogee, Okla. From 1948 to 1953, Cooper served at the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Nash, Okla., going from there to a church at Watson, Mo., where he retired from both the ministry and the railroad in 1966.

He and his wife, also 91, were still active in Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Stone Oak, Texas.

Other survivors include: a son, Gene Cooper of Schertz; two daughters, Bettie Lorraine Holtmann of Enid, Okla., and Ellen Louise Young of McCune; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A service was Tuesday in Colonial Funeral Chapel in Universal City, Texas. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Lawn Cemetery at Parsons with the Rev. Leroy Muenzler officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Burris-Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Parson, where friends may call after noon Thursday.

The family suggests memorials to the Land Fund at Stone Oak Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

The Parsons Sun, Wednesday, January 3, 1990, p. 4, c. 3 & 4. (submitted by Diana Bryson-Brooks)