December 29, 2004

The ADVOCATE’s Free Press & Community News

Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties

Volume 8, No. 102

Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown



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“Ethel M. Sobba

1940-2004

Mass of Christian Burial for Ethel M. Sobba, 64, Garnett, is Thursday, December 30, 2004, at

10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church.  Interment is in Holy Angels Cemetery.  Mrs. Sobba

died Sunday, December 26, at Anderson County Hospital.  Rosary Service will be held

Wednesday, December 29, at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

A full obituary will appear in the next Advocate.

Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.”



“Thelma Farenna Walters

1909-2004

Funeral services for Thelma Farenna (Lamb) Walters, 95, Garnett, were Thursday, December 16,

2004, at 10:00 a.m. at First Christian Church with Rev. Gary Benjamin officiating.  Interment was

in Lone Elm Cemetery, Lone Elm.  Mrs. Walters died Monday, December 13, at St. Luke’s

Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Thelma Farenna Walters was born November 1, 1909, in Anderson County at Delphas.

Thelma and Luther McKinley Walters were married January 1, 1927, at Garnett.  To this union,

five children were born, Betty Margaret, Charles David, Fostina Madelene, Thomas A., and Larry

Wayne.

Thelma was a devoted stay-at-home mom, working hard to take care of her family.  Later on, she

worked in downtown Garnett’s famous Coker’s Five and Dime for more than 15 years and at

the same time, she lived at Farris-Feuerborn Funeral Home for 17 years.  She helped with the

funerals and answered the phone at nights, while working at Coker’s during the day.

Thelma had been a long time member of the First Christian Church.  While a member, she helped

with the coupons, The Willing Workers, Communion preparation, Pastoring Committee, Evening

Council, and Thanksgiving, Christmas, and funeral dinners.  She also taught Sunday school.  She

was a member of the Opportunity Class.  On May 5, 2002, Thelma was presented with the Star of

the Crown certificate.  Some of her hobbies included sewing, quilting, and cooking.  She enjoyed

the television shows “The Price Is Right” and “Jeopardy.”  She played a mean game of

Aggravation, as well as dominoes.

Mrs. Walters was preceded in death by her husband, Luther; her father, Eli; her mother, Margaret;

a step-father, Simeon David Swisher; her daughter, Fostina in 1934; and her son, Charles in 1995.

Thelma is survived by her sons, Thomas Walters and his wife, Alice, of Pensacola, FL, and Larry

Walters and his wife, Betty, of Lawrence; her daughter, Betty Smith of Garnett; her sister, Melba

Brown of Greencastle, IN; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; 12

great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Music was provided by Jeanine Zentner, organist, and Bill Craig, soloist.  Musical selections

included “Amazing Grace” and “Old Rugged Cross”.

Casketbearers were Dan Chamberlain, Bob Moews, Randy Smith, Clark Valentine, Mike Walters,

and Mike Wheeler.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church.

Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.”



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By:  Lulu B. Nixon