October 22, 2004 The ADVOCATE’s Free Press & Community News Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties Volume 8, No. 83 Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown Page 5, Column 1: “John Wayne Baldridge 1931-2004 Funeral services for John Wayne Baldridge, 73, Garnett, were Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel with Father George Matz and Father Tony Blaufuss officiating. Interment was in Holy Angels Cemetery. Mr. Baldridge died Monday, October 18, at Anderson County Hospital. John Wayne Baldridge was born October 4, 1931, at Kincaid, the son of Joe G. and Margaret (Schlick) Baldridge. He was a graduate of Garnett High School with the Class of 1949. He was a car salesman at Beckman Motors, retiring in 2001. John Wayne was a member of Holy Angels Church and the Knights of Columbus, Garnett. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing football, baseball, and basketball. After he hung up his running shoes, he became a highly respected umpire in baseball and softball, and referee in basketball in the Garnett area. He was well known for his tough, in-charge attitude both on and off the playing field. John Wayne married his high school sweetheart, Helen Pickert, on December 3, 1949, at Kansas City, KS. John Wayne is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen, of the home; his daughters, Jackie Miller and her husband, Mike, of Lenexa, Debbie Doty and her husband, Rusty, of Lenexa, and Angie Crocker and her husband, John, of Shawnee; seven grandchildren, Todd Miller, Kari Schwartz, Brian Miller, Heather Miller, Travis Doty, Austin Crocker, and Alexis Crocker; and two great-grandchildren, Rebecca Schwartz and Landon Schwartz. Music was provided by Jeanine Zentner, organist, and Scott Schulte, soloist. Musical selections included “One Day At A Time”, “How Great Thou Art”, and “The Dance”. Casketbearers were Bill Barnes, Todd Barnes, Cleve Beckman, Merle Beckman, Jim Cooper, Charlie Holloran, C.D. Schulte, and Archie Stevens. Honorary casketbearers were Sonny Anderson, Harley Gibson, Duane Frazier, Jack Lowe, Jack Serene, and John Wiesner. John Wayne was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandparent. His family and friends will miss his sense of humor, his ornery smile, and yes, even his stubborn streak. His legacy and values will continue to be proudly passed on through his future generations. John Wayne and Helen danced their way through life. Her final request to him was…”save the last dance for me, Big John.” A wake service was held on Tuesday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by family visitation. Memorials may be made to Holy Angels Church Building Fund or Holy Angels School. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.” “Thomas W. Marks 1939-2004 Funeral services for Thomas W. Marks, 64, Ottawa, were Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev. Bob Miller officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Mr. Marks was the nephew of Betty Sumner of Garnett. A complete obituary will appear in the next Advocate. Dengel and Son Mortuary was in charge of attangements.” Page 5, Column 2: “Glenn McMillan 1922-2004 Funeral services for Glenn McMillan, 81, Garnett, were Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gary Benjamin officiating. Interment was in Garnett Cemetery. Masonic Services were by Delphian Lodge #44. Military Graveside Honors were by V.F.W. Post #6397 and American Legion Post #48. Mr. McMillan died Monday, October 18, at Anderson County Hospital Long Term Care. Glenn McMillan was born October 27, 1922, at Garnett, the son of Harlan and Jessie Mae (Johnson) McMillan. He grew up in Garnett, attending schools there and was a graduate of Garnett High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during World War II in the South Pacific in New Guinea. He retired from United Construction of Kansas City as a heavy equipment operator. After retirement, he drove a truck for Day Windows and worked his last job as a truck driver for Gene Hermreck. Glenn was a member of Delphian Lodge #44; Mirza Shrine at Pittsburg; Scottish Rite at Fort Scott; and VFW Post #6397, Garnett. Glenn and Edith Ewers were married December 29, 1969, at LaJunta, CO. Mr. McMillan was preceded in death by an infant child, Daniel Lee McMillan; his parents, Harlan and Jessie Mae McMillan; and his sister, Bonnie Mae Crist in 1952. Glenn is survived by his wife, Edith of Garnett; his sons, Glenn McMillan, Jr. of Texas, Dennis McMillan of Houston, TX, Roy Gene Pine of Princeton, and Joe Pine of Oklahoma; his daughters, Glenda Phillips of El Dorado, Pauline Salmon of Massachusetts, Earline Nelson of Iola, and Debra Davis of Corpus Christi, TX; his brother, Kenneth McMillan of Garnett; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Music was provided by Jeanine Zentner, organist, and Scott Schulte, vocalist. Musical selections included “In The Garden” and “Amazing Grace”. Casketbearers were Bob Archer, Keith Evans, Gene Hermreck, Jim Lankard, Bob Meliza, and Steve Weiss. The family received friends on Tuesday, October 19, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.” Page 5, Column 3: “Waldo W. Poovey 1916-2004 Funeral services for Waldo W. Poovey, 88, Westphalia, were Saturday, October 16, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Davidson officiating. Interment was in Cherry Mound Cemetery, Westphalia. Mr. Poovey died Wednesday, October 13, at his home. Waldo W. Poovey was born June 11, 1916, at Oxford, KS, the son of Weaver and Sallie (Bussard) Poovey. He graduated from Oxford High School with the Class of 1934. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry from Kansas Agricultural College (now Kansas State University) in 1938. He was a farmer and stockman. Waldo was a former state director of the Kansas Livestock Association, was one of the organizers of the Kansas Purebred Sheep Association, and was on the Anderson County Fair Board and the Rural Water District #2 Board. Waldo and Ethel L. Green were married in 1942 at Minneapolis, KS. Mr. Poovey was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Weaver Poovey in 1957; and his parents, Weaver and Sallie Poovey. Waldo is survived by his wife, Ethel, of the home; his sons, Dick Poovey and his wife, Marilyn, of Paxico, and Bill Poovey and his wife, Rita, of Westphalia; his brother, Louis Poovey of Oxford; his sister, Phyllis Hatfield of Winfield; and his grandchildren, Travis Poovey and DeLane Poovey. Music was provided by Diane Ball, organist, and Mary Drum, soloist. Musical selections included “Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere” and “One Day At A Time”. Casketbearers were Merlin Carpenter, Mike Croucher, Butch Ludolph, Dave Pracht, Benny Spencer, and Gary True. Honorary casketbearers were DeLane Poovey, Travis Poovey, Harold Barr, Sam Croucher, Francis Drum, Ep French, Wayne Pracht, Gail Ratliff, and Carl Smith. The family received friends on Friday, October 15, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Anderson County 4-H Scholarship Fund. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.” “Ray R. Harden, P.E. 1910-2004 Funeral services for Ray R. Harden, P.E., 94, Garnett, were Thursday, October 21, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gale Mack officiating. Interment was in Garnett Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in the next Advocate. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial chapel was in charge of arrangements.” Transcribed for Anderson County Kansas USGENWEB By: Lulu B. Nixon