April 11, 2003
The ADVOCATE
Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties
Volume 7, No. 30
Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown

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“Emory W. Deaton
1911-2003
Funeral services for Emory W. Deaton, 91, Richmond, KS, were Friday, April 4, 2003, at Dengel
and Son Mortuary, Ottawa, KS, with Pastor Rick Randall, Sr., Centropolis Baptist Church,
officiating.  Interment was in Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, KS.  Mr. Deaton died Tuesday,
April 1, at Richmond Care Center, Richmond, KS.
Emory W. Deaton was born September 23, 1911, at Leduc, Alberta, Canada, the son of Oscar
and Rosa (Kelly) Deaton.  He spent his early childhood growing up in the wilderness area of
Canada.  In 1926, at the age of 15, he moved with his family to a farm northwest of Ottawa.  He
moved into Ottawa on April 3, 1998, and to Richmond in early 2003.  He attended rural schools,
including Liberty Rural School near Centropolis.  Emory was a self-employed farmer for forty
years, hauling milk to Bennett’s Creamery, Ottawa, from about 1930 until about 1970.
Emory and Edith May Mathias were married October 4, 1951, in rural Ottawa.
Mr. Deaton was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Rosa Deaton; and his sister, Katie
Goodman.
Emory is survived by his wife, Edith May Deaton, Richmond.
The family received friends on Thursday, April 3, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Centropolis Baptist Church and may be left in care of the
funeral home.
Dengel and Son Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.”

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“James W. Eckard
1938-2003
James W. Eckard, 65, Princeton, KS, died Monday, April 7, 2003, at his home.  Private family
services will be held at a later date.  The family will meet with friends at Dengel and Son
Mortuary, Ottawa, KS, on Thursday, April 10, from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
James W. Eckard was born February 8, 1938, at Kansas City, KS, the son of Cecil and Dora
(Griffith) Eckard.  He grew up in Kansas City, KS, and graduated from Argentine High School
with the Class of 1956.  During his military service with the United States Air Force from
1956-1960, he lived in Texas for two years, returning to Kansas City before moving to Princeton
in 1967.  He was presently employed as lead crew chief in plant maintenance for American
Airlines, where he had worked since 1967.  He had previously worked for Trans World Airlines
until the company buyout.  He was a member of Ottawa Lodge #18, Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons, Scottish Rite Consistory of Lawrence, and Abdullah Shrine Club of Kansas City, KS.
James and Nancy Larrick were married on February 5, 1959, at Kansas City, KS.
Mr. Eckard was preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Eckard; his son, Daniel Eckard; and his
parents, Cecil and Dora Eckard.
James is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home; his son, James S. Eckard, Ottawa, KS; his
sisters, LaDonna Wade, Edwardsville, KS, and Margie Nagel, Des Moines, IA; his grandchildren,
Jennille Scrutchfield, Nikki Reyes, Dylan Eckard, and Kara Eckard, all of Ottawa, KS; and his
great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Scrutchfield and Alex Reyes, both of Ottawa, KS.
The family suggests memorials to Shriner’s Hospital, which may be left in care of the funeral
home.
Dengel and Son Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.”

Transcribed for 
Anderson County
Kansas
USGENWEB
By:  Lulu B. Nixon