February 20, 2004
The ADVOCATE
Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties
Volume 8, No. 15
Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown

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“Harold Austin Phares
1908-2004
Mass of Christian Burial for Harold Austin Phares, 95, Garnett, was Tuesday, February 17, 2004,
at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father George Matz officiating.  Interment
was in Holy Angels Cemetery.  Mr. Phares died Friday, February 13, at Anderson County
Hospital.
Harold A. Phares was born July 1, 1908, at Oakhill, KS, the son of William Roy and Olive
(Shrake) Phares.  During his early childhood years, Harold lived in the southeastern Kansas area
and graduated from Winfield High School.  After school, he began his lifetime career in the
newspaper and printing business.  His occupation as a printer and typesetter covered several small
town publications in this area, including LaCygne, Parker, Colony, and Westphalia.  He later was
employed by the ‘Garnett Review’ and retired from the Garnett Publishing Company.
Harold served his country in the United States Navy during World War II aboard a destroyer in
the Pacific Ocean, for which he received an honorable discharge.
Harold had lived in Garnett since 1940.  He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and
the Garnett Knights of Columbus.
Harold and Olive M. Newcomb were married January 18, 1934, at Greeley, KS.  In January of
2004, they celebrated 70 years together.  Four sons were born to this union, Phillip, Paul, Jack,
and Richard.  The family later grew to include 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Music was provided by Sue Hardman, organist.
Casketbearers were Rod Phares, Rob Harber, Ernest Wallace, David Ranney, Bill Janke, and
George J. Miller.
Mr. Phares was preceded in death by his grandson, Stanton Phares, on November 15, 2002; his
daughter-in-law, Beverly Phares, on October 25, 2001; and his parents, William Roy and Olive
Phares.
Harold is survived by his wife, Olive, of the home; his sons, Phillip Phares, Pharump, NV, Paul
Phares, Garnett, Jack Phares, Phoenix, AZ; and Rick Phares, Garnett; nine grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren.
A Wake Service was held Monday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In Harold’s memory, the family suggests masses or contributions to the donor’s choice.
Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.”

“Arianna Nichole Cormack
2003-2004
Funeral services for Arianna Nichole Cormack, 4 months, Garnett, were Thursday, February 19,
2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gary Benjamin officiating. 
Interment was in Holy Angels Cemetery.  Arianna died Monday, February 16.
Arianna Nichole Cormack was born September 28, 2003, at Shawnee Mission, KS.  She was the
daughter of Annetta Eubanks and Branden Crites, Garnett.
They survive, as do Arianna’s grandparents, Ray and Cheri Peine, and James and Betty Crites,
all of Garnett, and Albert and Debbie Cormack, Warsaw, MO.
Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.”

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