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Collection of obituaries and death notices from the Olathe Mirror from 1888 to 1922. Transcribed by Linda K. Lewis, Jan, 2015.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 14 Jan 1904, pg. 6.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 22 Jul 1897, pg. 2.
The little adopted daughter of G. A. Smith of Aubry, the child spoken of through the columns of the MIRROR last April, as found by the police force of Kansas City and adopted by Mr. Smith, died at the home of the parents on Tuesday the 13th inst., and buried in the Aubry cemetery July 14, Rev. W. H. Layton officiating.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 15 Jun 1893, pg. 2.
Mrs. Esther Smith, a weakly woman in the sixty-ninth year of her age, while attempting to cross the track of the Ft. Scott railroad at Ocheltree, about half past six o'clock wednesday [sic] evening, June 6th, was run over by the passenger train and instantly killed. The old lady seemed to have become confused at the whistling of the engine and ringing of the bell, and was powerless to get out of danger. Sheriff Easdale and Coroner Hamil when to the scene of the accident at once, but an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Mrs. Smith was an aunt of Mrs. Ch. H. Mossman, of Olathe, and that lady and her husband went to Ocheltree as soon as the word was received here the same evening. The remains were interred in Aubry cemetery, Friday and were accompanied to the grave by a large number of sorrowing friends of the deceased. The funeral services were held at Ocheltree, conducted by Rev. Levi Senter, nearly every citizen of the village and surrounding country being in attendance. Trains should be prohibited from running through towns at a high rate of speed.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 24 Mar 1904, pg. 6.
Died, of paralysis March 20, at 6 a. m. Michal Smith aged 75 years. Deceased was a consistent member of the Baptist church and held his membership at Aubry at the time of his death. The funeral services were conducted by the Baptist pastor, Rev. Shoufler at the church in Aubry at 11 o'clock last Monday and the remains laid to rest in the Aubry cemetery.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 10 Feb 1898, pg. 2.
Grandma Stuteville, mother of Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Bond of this vicinity, died at the home of Mrs. Baker on the evening of January 21 and was laid to rest in the Linwood cemetery on the following Sunday.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 23 Mar 1893, pg. 3.
John, an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor, died Sunday and was buried at Tomahawk cemetery, Monday.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 7 Jul 1887, pg. 2.
Obituary.
James Tennison, one of the oldest settlers of Kansas died at his home in Shawnee township, Johnson county, Kans., June 18th 1887, having attained to the good old age of 73 years. He was born in Rutherford Co., Tenn., Dec. 23d, 1823. When quite young he emigrated with his parents to Shelby Co., Ill., where he was engaged in school-teaching and farming. From there he moved to Dane Co., Wis., where he was engaged in the same together with mining. He came to Johnson Co., Kas. in the year 1855. This has been his home ever since, having lived for thirty years on the farm where his last days on earth were spent. He was widely known, and a large concourse of friends assembled at Linwood church where the funeral services were held, to pay a tribute of respect to the departed and sympathize with the bereaved family.
Mr. Tennison was a man of very staunch character. This was manifested in the stand he took for prohibition at the time when it was not popular in Kansas. He was an ardent friend of temperance from his boyhood.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for about forty-five years, and was class leader and Sunday School Superintendent for a number of years. Age and failing health had for some years prevented the more active duties of his younger years. From his neighbors who have known him for many years, there is a general expression of high regard for his character and work. This alone, is a nobler eulogy than could come from the pen of one, a comparative stranger. The deep sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved.
W. B. Maggs.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 26 Aug 1897, pg. 2.
Died, on the 16th inst, infant Twin Son of Mr. G. and Mrs. E. Thompson. The funeral exercises were conducted by Rev. Center and the remains were laid to rest in the Aubry cemetery on the 17th inst. "Bright seraphs whose brows are encircled with light, and forms clad in robes that ever are white, has welcomed thy babe to that land of the blest, and md flowers that fade not bid them enter and rest."
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 13 Feb 1919, pg. 3.
Elmer, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Thurston, was buried at Pleasant Ridge cemetery Sunday, the funeral service being conducted by Ref. J. T. Copley.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 26 Sep 1918, pg. 10.
Death of A. E. Trimble.
Mr. Albert E. Trimble, one of the early settlers of this community, passed away very early Saturday morning at his home just east of Stilwell. He had been ailing for several years, but was able to be around, until about a week ago the disease from which he was suffering took serious developments.
Mr. Thimble [sic] was born near Bethel, Bath county, Kentucky, on August 1, 1847. He came to Belton, Mo., in 1870, and then moved to Aubry, Kan., in 1875. He was married to Utopia Case on February 20, 1876, and continued to live in this vicinity until his death, at the age of 71 years, one month and 21 days. To this union were born two children, Edna B, wife of James Baker and Clarence Lee, who lived with his parents.
He leaved to mourn his death, the wife, son and daughter, one grand child, little Fern Baker, two brothers, one sister and a host of friends.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, in the Methodist church, Rev. H. J. Rand, our former pastor, preached the funeral services. Mr. Ralph Davis, of Spring Hill, had charge of the funeral arrangements and interment was made in the Aubry cemetery.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 28 Oct 1897, pg. 2.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 31 Jan 1918, pg. 4.
Death of J. K. Wallace.
The body of J. K. Wallace was found about noon, Wednesday, January 23, at the foot of the cellar steps, where he had been doing some work, at his home northwest of Morse, by Mrs. Scott Lorimer's mother, who had called him to dinner by knocking at his door, but he did not respond. A search, and the body was found with life extinct. Coroner Dr. R. L. Moberly pronounced death due to apoplexy.
John Knox Wallace, son of John R. and Elizabeth Wallace, was born near Bellpre, Ohio, August 30, 1846. In 1852, the family moved near Burlington, Iowa, where they lived until 1857, when they came to Kansas and took the old homestead one mile northwest of Morse, Kansas, where for 60 years he has resided, until his death, at the age of 71 years, four months and 24 days.
At the age of 16 he answered his country's call by volunteering in Co. B, 6th Kansas Vol. Cavalry, and served two and one-half years, or until the close of the war. He was reared in a Christian home by Covenanter parents, and while never identified with any religious body, yet was a true believer.
He was of a quiet and retiring disposition-a kindly man with a loving spirit. If all men were as kind of heart as our deceased friend, the world would be far happier. Friendship, of the kind our friend had always to offer, can be found, only, in one having a noble and self-sacrificing heart. John Knox Wallace never knowingly wronged anyone, and his death will bring sorrow to the hearts of many.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Helms of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. J. F. Williamson, of Geneseo, Kansas, and four nieces, Mrs. Nellie Walker, of Petersburg, Va., Mrs. Eva Young, of Chehalis, Wash., Miss Jessie Williamson, of Geneseo, Kansas, and Mrs. Myrtle Divelbiss, of near Morse, Kansas. Two nephews, Frank Williamson, Jr., of Geneseo, Kansas, and Fred Shreve, of near Morse, Kansas also survive.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church at Morse, on Friday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Allen, text Psalm 39:4.
Burial in family plot in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 25 Aug 1887, pg 3.
Died, at her home in McCamish township, Mrs. M. Whetstone. The funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant on the 22nd inst.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 24 Feb 1898, pg. 5.
Henry Wyatt.
[Henry Wyatt was born September 4, 1842, and died January 26, 1898, aged fifty-five years, four months and twelve days.]
Mr. Wyatt, the second of a family of nine, was born to Lewis and Esther Wyatt in Ash county, North Carolina. One sister, Mrs. Laura E Russle of Ottawa, Kansas, and three brothers, Calvin C., Lewis H. and James W., of Kansas City, Mo., still survive him.
The deceased moved with his father and family to Missouri in 1853, where they remained for three years, at the end of which time they moved to Johnson county, Kansas, in 1856. In this county he lived until the time of his death except three or four years that were spent on the western plains.
He was married to Miss Annie E. Chadwick April 21, 1867. To this union was born one daughter Jessie Maud, who with her mother is left to mourn his loss.
Mr. Wyatt was converted and joined the M. E. church in August of 1895 at a camp meeting held in Lenexa charge by Rev. R. S. Finley. From that date until the time of his death he lived a consistent Christian, and during his last illness he often expressed a desire to be at rest. His pastor conducted the funeral services at Linwood church of which the deceased was a member. C. S. W.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 23 Mar 1893, pg. 2.
Another Pioneer Gone
Lewis Wyatt died at this home in Mission township, five miles east of Lenexa on March 15th, at 4:34 p. m. His illness and death was caused by a fall from a wagon five days previous.
Mr. Wyatt was born July 23d, 1814, in Ash county, N. C., where he grew to manhood and married Esther Williams, both joining the Baptist church soon afterwards. In the fall of 1853 he removed to Jackson county, Mo., and from there to Johnson county, Kansas in 1857, and both Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt join the M. E. church, South, in 1859. Mrs. Wyatt died in 1862, which left Mr. Wyatt with a family of nine children to care and provide for. He was married to Mrs. Harriet Buttram in 1863.
Father Wyatt was a good citizen, very temperate in all his habits, and indulgent husband, a kind father, a good neighbor and a true Christian. His family have often heard him speak of being ready and willing obey the Master's call.
All of his children were with him during his illness. The funeral services were conducted by Rev., R. S. Finley at his home on March 17th, at 2 o'clock p. m., after which the remains were interred in the Linwood cemetery. He leaves an aged wife, two brothers, four sons and a daughter, besides numerous other relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
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