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Matisha Worford Smith
Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net
Stokes H. Smith
On February 14, 1882 he was united in marriage to Martisha Wofford,
to this union six children were born four daughters and two sons.
He leaves to mourn his death one sister, Mrs. Vestilla Mann of
Perskie, Pa., Three daughters Mrs. Nevada Schwindt, Quincy
Kansas; Mrs. Carrie Balsom, Hamilton, Kansas; Mrs. Mary Crooks,
Quincy, Kansas. Two sons, Harry Smith of Quincy, Kansas; and
John Smith; address unknown and fourteen grandchildren, one
daughter and wife preceeding him in death.
When just a boy he came west walking most of the way as travel
was mostly done by wagon or by foot, locating at Hamilton, Kansas,
in the early 70's, here he raised his family. In 1905 he with
part of his family moved to Gentry, Arkansas, where he made his
home until 1910, when he came back to Kansas, locating at Quincy,
where he made his home with his eldest son until his death.
Mr. Smith was a kind and loving father and a good neighbor always
mindful of others. Funeral services was conducted by Rev. Hulbert
of Quincy. Interments were made at the Quincy Cemetery.
Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net
Carrie May Balsom
Mrs. Balsom was born October 21, 1885, in Bentonville, Arkansas,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stokes H. Smith. She was married to
Dr. Balsom March 16, 1904, at Eureka. She spent most of her life
in the Hamilton community.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Maude D. Mills and Mrs.
Ruth Helen Troll, and one son, Charles Wayne Balsom, all of
Hamilton; a nephew, Woolsey T. Newton, of Englewood, Colorado,
whom she reared; five granddaughters, three grandsons and two
great grandsons; one sister, Mrs. Nevada Schwindt of Madison.
She was a member of the Baptist church of Hamilton, and the
Rebekah lodge No. 300 of Hamilton.
Funeral services are to be held this afternoon (Thursday) at
2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in Hamilton. Rev. J. S.
Newsom, assisted by Rev. W. H. Zimmerman, will be in charge
of the service. Mrs. Blanche Beevers will be the organist
and Mrs. Virginia Powers, the soloist. Casket bearers will
be Arch Johnson, Richard Mills, Otis Barngrover, Gene Rigg,
William Brothers, and Charles Gutman. Burial will be in the
Hamilton cemetery.
Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net
Margaret Call Balsom
There were born to this union seven children, Charles of Galena,
Woolsey of Hamilton, Frank of Beaumont, Mrs. Melisa Kimberly of
Denver, Colo., Mrs. Anna Williams of Armorita, Okla., and Edward
Balsom and Mrs. Mary Newton who are deceased.
Grandma Balsom make her home with her son Woolsey, at Hamilton.
For several years she was an invalid, being confined to her bed
constantly the last seven months of her life. She passed away
Jan. 24, 1920, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and ten days.
Funeral services were held at the home of Woolsey Balsom at Hamilton
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Claude Ruggles.
Burial was made in the Hamilton cemetery.
[Additional info from Forest Smith smithf@arkcity.com
: Margaret Call was born in
Haverstraw, Richland County, New York]
Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net
Maude Delores Mills
She was married to Pierce A. Mills at Eureka, April 4, 1931.
He preceded her in death on February 6, 1974. Mrs. Mills was
a housewife and had resided in Hamilton all her life with the
exception of three years when she resided in California. She
was a member of the First Baptist Chirch of Hamilton. She was
awarded a lifetime membership of the United Methodist Women's
organization.
She was past president of WWI Auxiliary Barracks.
Those who survive her are three sons,, Benjamin P. Mills of
Emporia, Carl A. Mills of Hamilton and William C. Mills, St.
Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Marion (Helen) Snyder of Hamilton
and Mrs. Paul (Marla) DeGraffenfield, Sedgwick; one sister, Mrs
Harold (Ruth) Troll of Hamilton; 18 grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Her husband, parents, one brother and one grandson preceded
her in death.
Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Home,
Aug. 14, with the Rev. Robert F. Schaechtele officiating.
Interment was in the Janesville cemetery, Hamilton.
Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net
Harry Adam Smith
His sudden death came as a shock to the entire community. For
that morning he had been husking corn in the field, but not
feeling well, returned to the house, to take some soda water
to relieve a severe pain in his chest, when death occured.
At the age of 15 years he moved with his parents to Decatur,
Arkansas, remaining there about eighteen months, later moving
to Quincy, Kansas, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He leaves to mourn his loss three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Balsom
of Hamilton, Mrs, Nevada Schwint and Mrs. Mary Crooks of Quincy,
Kansas; one brother John W. Smith, address unknown, seven nieces
and seven nephews, besides a host of other relatives and one
sister preceeded him in death.
Mr. Smith was a kind and loving brother, a good neighbor and
friend.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 o'clock from the home.
Rev. H. Halbert, pastor of the United Brethren church of
Virgil officiating. Services at the grave were conducted
by the Quincy IOOF No. 506. Interment made in the Quincy
cemetery.
Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net
Harry Smith
Mr Smith was working in the cornfield. A man came to see him
and during the conversation Mr Smith was asked how he felt.
Mr Smith remarked if he would stay with the horses he would go
to the house for some medicine. After a short time, Mr. Smith
appeared at the door and asked that the horses be brought to the
barnyard.
After waiting for quite awhile the man called to Mr. Smith and
received no answer. Finally he went in to see why Mr. Smith
did not answer. Mr. Smith was found lying on the floor dead.
Mr. Smith had the flu quite seriously three or four weeks ago.
It is thought that this illness caused a weak heart and that he
died of heart trouble.
The deceased man had a sister, Mrs. Carey Blossom, (Balsom)
living at Hamilton, and a sister, Mrs. John Schwindt, who lives
about two miles from the Smith place. Mr. Smith lived alone.
Contributed by Debbie Wafford drwaff@mail.aros.net
Elmira J. (nee) Willis
Miss Elmira J. Willis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison
Willis was born in Gibson county, Indiana, March 16, 1840.
When but a small child she removed with her parents to
Edwards county, Illinois, and in 1859 to Eureka, Greenwood
county, Kansas, and later to a farm southeast of Eureka which
is now owned P.E. Hull. While living on that farm with her
parents she was married to H.S. Jones, March 16, 1861.
She was the mother of eight children, five of whom are living.
The living children are: B.H. Jones of Eureka; Mrs. C.N. Cozad of
Caldwell, Kansas; Guy C. Jones of Sawtelle, California; Mrs.
H.P. McGuire of Sulphur, Oklahoma and Mary Jones of Eureka.
All of the children were with her when she died except Guy who
was unable to be present.
Mrs. Jones joined the Christian church in July 1862 and that her
life was a consistent Christian life is a fact that is sustained
by all who knew her and with Paul she might have said, "I have
fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the
faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."
Besides her husband and five children, she leaves one sister, Mrs.
Edwin Tucker, and two brothers, Ezra and John Willis, to mourn her
death. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Bradford were held at
the Jones home today at 2 o'clock and interment made in the Greenwood
Cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the
bereaved family.
Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net
Alice Jane Stewart (nee) Forrest
She was married to William Ellsworth Stewart on December 11, 1886. This
union was blessed with four children, one son and three daughters. In
April, 1889, the Stewarts moved to Greenwood county in the Farmington
neighborhood and lived there until 1922 when they moved to Eureka to
occupy the present home.
Both Mrs. Stewart and her husband were charter members of the Farmington
Methodist church. Mrs. Stewart was also a charter member of the Ladies Aid
Society of the church and was faithful in attendance and active in the
support of the church and all of its activities.
After moving to Eureka she became a member of the First Methodist church
of Eureka and took part in all of its activities as long as she was able
to do so.
Mrs. Stewart was always ready and willing to lend assistance to her
neighbors in time of need or in an emergency, regardless of the time
of day or night.
Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net
Mertie May Beedles (nee) Stewart
Mertie May, the daughter of William E. and Alice Forrest Stewart
was born at Moberly, Missouri, Feb. 3, 1889. She came to Kansas
with her parents at the age of 6 months. They settled in the
Farmington community southwest of Eureka.
She was married to Harold H. Beedles Sept. 30, 1908. They made
their home in Farmington untill 1944 when they moved to Eureka.
Mr. Beedles died in 1960. Mertie was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, the Eureka Garden Club and Queen Bess Ch. O.E.S.
Surviving are 2 sons, Dale of El Dorado and Floyd, of Great Bend,
one daughter Mrs. Robert (Mildred) Pedigo of Vernon, Tex. and one
sister Mrs. Vic Tanner of Wichita. There are 16 grandchildren and
23 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Campbell Funeral Home, Thursday,
Sept 2, 1976 at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Robert Darden, minister of the First
United Methodist Church will officiate.
Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net
Ethel Mae Conner (nee) Jones
She was born October 2, 1890 in Eureka, the daughter of Clark
and Anna (Broddle) Jones. She attended Honeycreek Grade School
and Eureka schools.
On February 10, 1908, Ethel was united in marriage to Fermer Leroy
Conner at Eureka. He preceded her in death in August of 1934.
She was a farmer's wife and had worked in the aircraft plants during
World War II and much of her life was spent as a commercial cook
at schools and universities and on the Kansas Turnpike at the
Matfield Green Service area.
She was a member of the Cassiday United Methodist Church and a
charter member of the Eureka EHU.
She is survived by four daughters, Marlys Morgan of Augusta,
Delores Roberts and Beryl Griffith of Eureka, and Irene Hunter
of Baldwin; and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons,
Leonard and Clark; one daughter, Norma Elaine; one brother and
one sister.
Graveside services and interment were held at the Greenwood
Cemetery in Eureka on Tuesday, June 1 with Rev. Carl Ellis,
pastor of the Eureka First United Methodist Church officiating.
Funeral arrangements were by the Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home,
Eureka.
Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net
Luke Shaw Broddle
In 1906 the wife and mother departed from this earth. The following
children mourn the loss of father and mother: Anna Downs, Mary Lyons,
William Broddle, Thomas Broddle, Fannie Mills, Liza Wagner,
Luke Shaw Broddle and Peffer Broddle.
In March, 1911, Mr. Broddle was married to Mrs. Alma Wood, who with
the following children survives him: Elmer Wood and Donald Wood of
Kelso, Wash., John Wood, El Dorado, Mary Peterson of Howard and
Rose Purkapile of Hamilton.
The departed moved to Eureka in 1917. About two weeks ago he
went to Wichita for an operation. Death resulted January 20, 1920.
Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church Thursday afternoon
conducted by his pastor, Rev. P. Mennepoeh. Burial in Greenwood
Cemetery.
Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net
Mrs. Shaw Broddle
Failing in that he became alarmed and called the family, but all
efforts to arouse her were in vain. Mrs. Broddle has lived in
Greenwood county for many years and was the mother of a large
family, who with the grief stricken husband survive her. She
was an estimable lady and loyal friend and neighbor. He many
friends were deeply grieved at her untimely death.
Contributed by Betty Ralph bralph@HiWAAY.net
Alfred Peffer Broddle
The living children, together with their mother, are left to mourn
the loss of a loving husband and father. Besides these he leaves
four sisters, Mrs. Charles Downs, Mrs. M.C. Lyons and Mrs. Tom Mills,
all of Eureka, and Mrs. E.B. Waggoner, of Denver, Colorado; three
brothers, Wm. Broddle, Kansas City, Tom and Luke Broddle of Eureka,
besides a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
If you have an Obituary relating to Greenwood County, why not send it in??
I will place it here with these others.
drwaff@mail.aros.net
Matisha Worbord (Worford) Smith was born near Centerville,
Iowa, moved to Kansas in 1866, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Nevada Schwindt, December 20, 1921. Mrs Smith was the
mother of six children of whom five are living: Mrs. Nevada
Schwindt and Harry Smith of Quincy, Mrs. Carrie Balsom of Hamilton.
Mrs Mary Crooks of Neall, and John Smith of Topeka, and Mrs.
Vestilla Leeper, deceased. Mrs. Smith was an invalid for some
time. She bore her suffering well, and was ready when the time
came for her to leave this world. Funeral services were held in
the U.B. Church, conducted by the U.B. pastor.
Stokes H. Smith, was born in Buck County, Pennsylvania,
March 31, 1855 and departed this life at the home of his son at
Quincy, Kansas, May 28, 1927 at the age of 72 years 1 month and
28 days.
Mrs. Carrie May Balsom of Hamilton died at her home Tuesday
morning at 11:45 o'clock after an illness of three years.
She was the widow of Dr. Woolsey Balsom, veterinarian, who
died in 1942.
Margurate Call was born in New York, June 14, 1836. In her
early womanhood she was baptized into the Christian Church.
On the 24th of November, 1853, at Harvester, New York, she was
united in marriage to Abraham Balsom who died July 23, 1872.
Maude Delores Mills, daughter of Dr. Woolsey and Carrie May
Smith Balsom, was born at Hamilton, August 22, 1907, and died
at her home on Aug 12, 1977 at the age of 69 years.
Hamilton Grit Jan 3, 1929
Harry Adam Smith, son of Stokes and Martisha Smith was born near
Hamilton, Kansas, December 2, 1889 and departed this life
December 29 1928, age 39 years and 27 days, at his home 2
miles east of Quincy.
Quincy News -- A Farmer Drops Dead
Harry Smith, a middle aged farmer living a mile east of Quincy,
died about 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
Elmira J. Willis Jones
The Eureka Herald, Thursday January 17, 1907
Mrs. H.S. Jones, one of the oldest settlers of Greenwood county, having been a resident of
this county since 1859, died at her home about three miles southeast of Eureka, Tuesday
January 15, at 2 o'clock p.m., after an illness of several weeks.
Alice Jane Forrest Stewart
Eureka Herald, April, 1956
Alice Jane Forrest Stewart was born May 23, 1868 near Albia, Iowa, the
eldest daughter of eight children of Jane and Milton Forest and passed
away April 26, 1956 at the age of 87 years, 11 months and three days.
Mertie May Beedles
Eureka Herald, Thursday, September 2, 1976
Mrs. Harold H. Beedles, 409 N. Elm St. died Tuesday morning at the Greenwood County
Hospital.
Ethel Mae Conner
Eureka Herald, June 1993
Ethel Mae Conner, 102, of Augusta, died Friday, May 28, 1993, at
Knudsen Manor in El Dorado.
Luke Shaw Broddle was born Oct. 18th, 1842, at Lincolnshire, England.
He came to this country in 1866. In December, 1867, he was united in
marriage to Miss Mary Moore. They lived in Chicago, Ill. until 1879
when they came to Greenwood county, settling on a farm south of
Eureka. To this union were born 12 children, six boys and six girls.
Mrs. Shaw Broddle died at her home in Fall River township Saturday
morning, August 11, 1906, of heart failure. Funeral services were
held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
George Johns and interment made in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Broddle
was apparently in good health when she retired Friday night and at
2 a.m. she and Mr. Broddle were awake and held a conversation in
regard to the next day's work. At 4 o'clock Mr. Broddle spoke to
his wife but receiving no answer made an attempt to awaken her.
Alfred Peffer Broddle, son of Shaw and Mary Broddle was born on a
farm near Eureka November 12, 1890, and died at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Tom Mills, November 24, 1929, at the age of 39 years
and 12 days. He was married to Eva M. Peebles March 20, 1912, at
Eureka. To this union were born seven children, three daughters
and four sons, one dying in infancy.
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