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Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, February 4, 1999.
Edna Christina Padgett, 92, a life-long resident of Florence passed away Thursday, January 21, 1999 at Marion Manor Nursing Home, Marion, where she resided the past 11 months. She was born April 25, 1906 at Florence to John C. and Phebe (Lofgren) Padgett. Edna was baptized in 1920 at the Florence Christian Church.
She graduated from Florence Memorial High School with the class of 1924 and Kansas State Teacher's College, Emporia. She taught in the Florence Elementary School system for 43 years and was active in the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Retired Teacher's Association. Upon her retirement from teaching, she traveled to all 50 states and throughout Europe. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and writing poetry.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She was the last of eight children - - - three died in infancy; brother, Curtis; sisters, Harriet Padgett, Grace Selvy and Azalia Burkett; three nephews, Ralph Burkett, Jr., Carol Selvy and Roy Selvy.
She is survived by her sister-in-law; Elizabeth Padgett; 14 nieces and nephews; host of friends and past students.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 1999 at the Florence Christian Church with Rev. Larry Timm officiating. Dolly Soyez, organist accompanied Grace Selvy Sebert, niece, of Grandview, MO who sang "Hold My Hand, Precious Lord". Edna Mae Padgett Malmgren, niece, of Overland Park read a poem about the life of her aunt entitled, "Auntie's 'Ple Sunbonnet". The congregation sang "O, That will Be Glory For Me and "It Is Well With My Soul".
Honorary pallbearers were nephews, Edward Padgett Burkett, Sunnydale, CA; John Cavin Padgett, Florence and William Sherman Padgett, Silver Springs, MD. Casket bearers were great-nephews Mark Henry, Dennis London and Roger London, Wichita; Robert Jewell, Olathe; Wayne Ireland, Topeka and Jim Padgett, Florence. She was laid to rest in the family plot at Hillcrest cemetery north of Florence.
A Memorial has been established with Florence Christian Church in care of Zeiner Funeral Home in Marion who made all the funeral arrangements.
Peabody Gazette-Bulletin dated February 4, 1999
ATTENDING THE FUNERAL: Many Attend Padgett Funeral
Relatives attending the funeral of Mrs.(sic.) Edna Padgett were: Enos Frey, Vera and Woody London, Dennis and Vicki London, Roger London, Gaila and Bill Henry, Mark Henry, Gala Braum, Maryls Morrison, and Tari Malmgren, all of Wichita. Also attending were Grace Sebert of Grandview, MO; Verda and Al Stoskopf of El Dorado, KS; Roylyn Selvy of Coppell, TX; Edna and Jerry Malmgren of Overland Park, KS: Mike and Shelly Padgett of Hillsboro; Mildred and Gus Hamm of Tampa; Pat Wilson of Mulvane; Bob and Barb Jewell of Olathe; Rex and Berneda Jewell of Manhattan; Janet Sims of Hutchinson; Wayne Ireland of Topeka; Betty and Walter Ireland of Florence; Gladys Jewell of Peabody; John and Joyce Padgett and Jim Padgett, all of Florence.
OBITUARY: dateline, Marion, Kansas, unknown date.
The community was shocked and saddened by the death, Monday night, Sept. 26, 1927 of Mr. George W. Padgett, of east of Marion (Kansas). Mr. Padgett had been ill but a few days.
Mr. Padgett was held in very high esteem by everyone who knew him. He was a pleasant, upright, honorable, Christian gentleman, a fine neighbor, a kind, loving father, a wholesome dependable friend.
The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr. Releford, Wednesday ... at the Christian Church of which Mr. Padgett was a member. He was buried Sept. 28 1927 in the Marion Cemetery.
George Washington Padgett was born July 20, 1873, at the old homestead north of Peabody (Marion Co., Kansas). His impressive years up to .......were spent at that happy place. With his parents, he then moved to a farm near Florence, (Marion Co., KS) where he lived until he was married
on Dec. 20, 1899 to Miss Alice Irene Pipkin (1882-1977) of Peabody. For a time this happy couple made their home near Peabody. About seventeen years ago they moved to a farm east of Marion (Marion Co., KS) where they have since lived. Their home was always a happy place, kindness and consideration being the rule of the home not only for their immediate family, but for all. Truly, it can be said of Mr. Padgett, he was a faithful, true and loving husband and father. Into this happy home came two sons, Floyd Calvin (1901-1988) who is at home and Oliver Glenn Padgett (born 1903) who preceded his father in death Dec. 26, 1921. As we...sure and see things about us, the world looks sad, but God is good and ... through Christ we feel that father and son are shaking glad hands as they meet at the feet of Christ, whom they both served.
George was a Christ like man he decided early in life to become his disciple and during these many ... all who knew him stand and my he was a true follower. At the close of such a life, we hear again the words, "well done, good and faithful servant, enter though into the joys of the Lord."
Mr. Padgett, united with the Christian Church at Peabody, (KS) when a young man and when he moved to Marion he entered joyfully into the church work here. He was soon elected by the church to serve as Deacon and to this high calling in Christ he was most faithful serving into death.
He leaves the good wife, one son, Floyd [1901-1988], and his father, J. C. [John Cavin 1842-1940] of Florence who trained him in the ways of Christ. His mother [the former Margaret Ann Norris 1848-1880] died when he was young. His stepmother [the former Phebe Amelia Lofgren 1870-1958] is living and mourns his departure for he was to her a son and she to him a mother. He also leaves four brothers, William Sherman Padgett [1866-1944] of Marion, John Manson Padgett [1869-1953] of Greenleaf, Kansas, Rusau Woodson Padgett [1875-1937] of Peabody and a stepbrother, Curtis Padgett [1897-1960] of Oxford, Kansas.
There is one living sister. Mrs. John [Lucy Jane Padgett] Snelling [1877-1932] of Florence. Four living stepsisters, Mrs. Grace (Padgett) Selvy [1889-1974] of Burns, Kansas, Miss Harriett Padgett [1895-1975] of Florence. Mrs. Azalea [Padgett] Burkett [1901-1988] of Oxford, Kansas, and Miss Edna Padgett [1906-1999] of Florence. Preceding Mr. Padgett in death is one sister, Mrs. Porter [Mary Padgett, 1867-1927] Stovall having died nine months earlier, as well as twin siblings [1871-1872] [1871-1871] and stepbrother, Thompson Padgett [1884-1895] by John Cavin Padgett's second wife, Amanda Thompson [1861-1884].
Kansas Sentinel, Oct 22, 1953
J. M. Padgett Passes Away After Lingering Illness
J. M. Padgett (1869-1953) one of the most outstanding citizens of the Greenleaf community, passed away at his home here in Greenleaf early Saturday morning. Although Mr. Padgett had been in failing health for the past year, his death came as a sudden shock to relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, October 19 in the Christian Church, conducted by the Reverend Mr. J. F. Shirck, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church of Greenleaf. Music for the services was sung by Mrs. Henry Schwerdtfeger and Lawrence Anderson with Mrs. Edna Miller accompanist. Interment was made in the Maplewood Cemetery, Barnes, KS.
Pall bearers were Earnest Finley, Matt Wurtz, Paul Flear, H. C. Waterman, H. M. Ryland and M. J. Scott.
John Manson Padgett [1869-1953], son of John Cavin Padgett [1842-1940] and Margaret Ann (Norris) Padgett [1847-1880], was born August 8, 1869, in Farmers, Kentucky and departed this life at his home in Greenleaf, Kansas, October 17, 1953, at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 9 days.
As a small child he moved with his parents to Peabody, Kansas. Here he grew to manhood and on September 10, 1890, was united in marriage to Martha A. McGinnis [1872-1929] of Greenleaf.
After engaging in the mercantile business for a number of years in Glasco, Kansas, he came to Greenleaf in 1915 and organized the Citizens National Bank. Serving in the capacity as city mayor and a member of the school board for several years, Mr. Padgett proved to be one of Greenleaf's most substantial citizens, ever mindful of his fellowmen and the progress of his community. He was a lifetime member of the Christian Church and a 32nd degree Mason.
Left to mourn his passing are his children, Mrs. Gladys Neal [1895-1989] of Greenleaf; Mrs. Martha Beverly [1897-1966] of Concordia; Sherman H. Padgett [1901-1966] of Greenleaf and Mrs. Pearl Rafn [1906-1999] of Santa Ana, California; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one half-brother and four half-sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends.
His wife preceded him in death on May 2, 1929. One son, Dr. Earl C. Padgett [1893-1946], died December 2, 1946, and an infant daughter, Ethel M. [1891-1892] also preceded him in death.
Out of town relatives here for the Funeral of J. M. Padgett Monday were as follows:
Mr. [1924-2002] & Mrs. [Pauline Neal 1924-1990], Richard. C. Thompson, Mrs. Earl Padgett [Winona Youmans 1895-1987] and Mrs. Albert Lea [Joyce Padgett 1922 -], Kansas City, MO.; Mrs. H. J. Rafn [Pearl Padgett 1906-1999], Santa Ana, CA; Mrs. Alice Padgett [1882-1977] and Mr. & Mrs. [Viola Powell 1903-1991], Floyd Padgett [1901-1988], Marion, KS; Curtis Padgett [1897-1960], Miss Harriet Padgett [1895-1975] and Miss Edna Padgett [1906-1999], Florence, KS; Mr. and Mrs. [Esther L. Snelling 1903-1985]; Orville D. Hedrick [1901-1967], Ellinwood, KS; Mrs. Martha Beverly [1897-1966] and Mr. and Mrs. [Jeanne Beverly 1918-----], Orville Henderson [1918----], Concordia, KS; Mr. and Mrs. [Laura Johnson 1888-1968] Rolly (Rollie) Padgett 1897-1960], Peabody, KS.; and Dr. and Mrs.[Willa Jean Coffman 1921-----] John P. Neal [1920-1986], Topeka, KS.
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LaVerna Padgett [24 July 1891-12 Sept 1894] - daughter of John Cavin [1842-1940] and Phebe [1870-1958] Padgett.
Thursday, September 13, (1894) the little three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Padgett, East Florence, Marion Co., KS died (12 Sept 1894) of typhoid fever and was buried this forenoon.
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Rollie Emerson Padgett, died Friday, Sept 23, 1960 at the Bethel Hospital in Newton, Harvey Co., KS. He was born Aug. 13, 1897 near Marysville (Marshall Co.) KS and the family moved to Marion Co., KS near Florence soon thereafter.
He grew to manhood there and married
Laura Christine Johnson, June 26, 1906. [She was born June 26, 1888, in Copenhagen, Denmark and died Jan 7, 1968 in Wichita, KS.]
Prior to retirement, with the exception of a couple of years on the farm northeast of Peabody, KS, he spent most of his years in Clearwater, KS and Leoti, KS as station agent for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. In Clearwater, he served as a member of the school board and in Leoti, he served several terms as mayor.
Following his retirement in 1944, they moved to Florence, KS and in 1947 to Peabody. He was a Mason and a member of the Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Weldon M. (Morgan) Padgett, Ph.D.(1907-1973), of Berkeley, Calif. and two daughters, Mrs. Merlin (Cleda Ruth Padgett 1913- ) Marlow of Wichita and Mrs. Leander H. (Johnsie Belle Padgett, 1915- ) Thomas of Garden City, KS. Also surviving are two half sisters (Mazie Lee Padgett Rice, 1896-1989); Lucy May Padgett Nellans, 1901-2000), five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were three brothers, Russel Padgett (1880-1881); Eugene Wilson Padgett (1882-1948) and Charles Keater Padgett (May 4, 1886-Sept 12, 1886) and one half-brother, Arthur Wilson Padgett (born July 25, 1898 in Florence, KS; died Nov 6, 1926 in Newton KS). Also preceding him in death were his parents, William Marshall Padgett, (born Farmers, KY, Apr 12, 1850; died Peabody, KS, Mar. 9, 1941) and Ida Louella "Ella" Brown Padgett, (born Brown Co., MO, Nov. 14, 1861; died Florence, KS, Oct. 20, 1887), and his step-mother, Cora May Wagner Padgett, (born, Aug. 28, 1878, Greenfield, Ind.; died Jan. 14, 1955, Peabody, KS.)
Services were held Monday, September 26, at the Methodist Church. ... Masonic services were held at graveside.
Burial was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. [Peabody, KS]
Portsmouth Times, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1970
Mrs. Flossie Canter
Mrs. Flossie May Canter, 62, of 1307 Findlay St. died Tuesday in Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus.
The Garrison, Ky., native is survived by two sons, Herbert Ray of Columbus and George Gene of Cleveland; a daughter Mrs. Fay Eilene Lemon of Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Florence Horton, 1307 Findlay St.; and two grandchildren.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Don Wolfe Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Foote officiating. Interment is to be in Firebrick, Ky., Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 tonight.
Portsmouth Times, Apr. 4, 1978
Carpenter
VANCEBURG, Ky. – Mrs. Evia Carpenter, 67, of Vanceburg Rt. 1, died Monday in Mercy Hospital at Portsmouth, Ohio, after an apparent heart attack.
A native of Lewis County, she was preceded in death by her husband, William.
Survivors include a son, Charles of Bucyrus, Ohio; three stepsons, Bob and Que Carpenter of Vanceburg, and Nelson of Lucasville, Ohio; eight daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Hobbs of Vanceburg, Mrs. Olive Hobbs, Mrs. Elizabeth McGlone and Mrs. Zonie Carpenter of Bucyrus, Mrs. Elvira Chinn of Ripley, Ohio, Mrs. Irene Cooley of Maysville, Mrs. Violet Thomas of Fremont, Ohio, and Mrs. Velverine Grasley of Cresline, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Josie Richmond of Laurel Point; four brothers, George Dyer of Vanceburg, Arnold of Bucyrus, Oscar of Carthage, Ind., and Robert of Nevada, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Shopes of Vanceburg, Rt. 1; 47 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Services are to be held Thursday at 1 p.m. a Dickerson Funeral Home here, with Rev. John Hamilton officiating, and burial in Hannable cemetery on Vanceburg, Rt. 1.
Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 9 p.m.
Portsmouth Daily Times, Sunday, Apr. 25, 1993
Kenneth Carver, 62, Retired carpenter
Kenneth Carver, 62, of Grayson, Ky., died Friday, Aril 23, 1993 at a Bellefonte, Ky., hospital.
Born April 25, 1930, in Carter City, Ky., son of the late Rail and Vivian Zornes Carver, he was a self-employed retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Wolfe Carver, a son, Noah R. Bunner of Grayson; two stepsons, Al Bunner of Greenup, Ky., and David Bunner of Grayson; three daughters, Mrs. Robin Wolfe of Olive Hill, Ky., Mrs. Sheila O’Brian of Cleveland and Mrs. Sandra Nelson of Harver Town, Penn.; a stepdaughter, Dorothy Dreifus of Grayson; a brother, Dewey Carver of New Boston; a sister, Faye Incorvaia of California; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Carver.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, Ky., with Brother Everette Wolfe Jr. officiating, and interment in Zornes-Carver Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the services Monday.
Portsmouth Daily Times, Monday, Apr. 3, 1995
Walter Carver, 90, retired steelworker
Walter Carver, 90, of Duck Run Road, Lucasville, died Sunday, April 2, 1995, at home.
Born Sept. 16, 1904, in Lewis County, Ky., a son of the late Edward and Emma Grigsby Carver, he was retired from the former Empire-Detroit Steel Corporation and a member of Rush Free Baptist Church on Duck Run Road.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Mayme Cyrus Carver, he is survived by his second wife, Agnes Ellis Carver, who he married
Aug. 11, 1931, in Vanceburg, Ky.; three sons, Walter E. Carver and Jerry Carver, both of Portsmouth and Jack Carver of Pickerington; four daughters, Mrs. Tom (Virginia) Bennett of Reynoldsburg, Mrs. Willard (Sheila) Crabtree of Lucasville Route 1, Judy Conley of Sciotoville and Mrs. Gary (Linda) Cook of Lucasville Route 4; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
He also was preceded in death by a son Bill Carver; a daughter, Bonnalene Carver; five brothers, Ned, Carl, James, John and Hubert Carver; two sisters, Mary Ferguson and Carrie Strickland; and 3 grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville, with Philip Carver and Suter Hoople, ministers, officiating and interment in Rushtown Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and for an hour before the services Wednesday.
The family’s favorite charities are Hospice of Southern Ohio, 1248 Kinney’s Lane, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662, and Mount Hope Bible Camp, Mount Hope Road, Otway, Ohio 45657.
