Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
PITTSBURG — Charles “Evans” Wilson was born in Dumas Arkansas to
the late Lillian “Bish” Evans and Eddie “Mann” Evans on July 25, 1945:
of four children. Charles departed this life on Friday January 1, 2010 At
Mt. Cameral Medical Center Pittsburg, Kansas.
Charles processed in Christ at an early age. He was a member of Mt Zion
Missionary Baptist Church.
Proceeded in death by his brother Billy Evans, and one child Guy
Anthony Wilson.
Charles leaves to cherish him memories His daughter Lillian “Rissa”
Goodloe (Derrick) of Chicago, Illinois a son Charles Lee Wilson of
Watson Arkansas. Several brothers Rev. William Evans (Josephine)
Chicago, Illinois, Fred Lee Evans (Erma) of Dumas Arkansas, Rev.
Samuel Evans of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A Very Special Friend Kimberly
Parson of Pittsburg, Kansas. His running buddies Danny Hazley, of
Pittsburg, Kansas and Willie Murphy of Chicago, Illinois. Several
stepchildren’s Tonya, and DeWayne, of Dumas Arkansas and Melvin and
Sharon of Jackson Mississippi. His Aunt and Caregiver Joe Willie Jones
of Pittsburg, Kansas. Seven grandchildren all of Chicago Illinois. A host
of nephews, nieces, Uncles, Aunts and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 3-5pm, on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Bath-
Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS. Burial will be at a
later date in Mt. ZionCemeteryin Dumas, Arkansas. Local services are
under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg.
Edward Lee “Babe Lee” Schulze, 73 died Wednesday, December 30,
2009 at his home, possibly from the flu.
Edward was born Sept. 22, 1936 in Pittsburg, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents Morean (Hoskins) and Paul E.
Schulze, Sr.; brothers Paul E. Schulze Jr., Jimmy Ray Schulze and son
Jimmy Ray Schulze
Survivors include his brother Robert E. “Marty” Schulze of Louisiana;
children Karla Schulze of Pittsburg, Marita Schulze and Joe Schulze;
along with 4 known grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Inurnment will be 11:00am, Monday, January 4, 2010 at Ft. Scott
NationalCemeteryin Ft. Scott, KS with Chaplain James Stradley
officiating. Family and friends are requested to meet at Bath-Naylor
Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg at 10:00am, on Monday to
go in procession to the cemetery. Military honors will be given by the Ft.
Scott V.F.W. Post #1165.
WEIR — James R. Wilson, Jr., 88 of Weir, KS died, Wednesday,
December 30, 2009 at the Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center.
He had been in failing health for the past year.
He was born September 25, 1921 in Russellville, AL the son of James R.
Wilson, Sr. and Rhoda Evelyn (Quillin) Wilson.
On October 3rd, 1942 he was united in marriage to Bette Jean Cram in
Joplin, MO, she preceded him in death on February 10th, 1994.
He entered the U.S. Army in 1940 and was honorably discharged in
1945, he re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1948 where he honorably
served until 1951.
James worked for the Kansas City Southern Rail Road as an Electrician
for many years.
He was a member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle in Pittsburg.
James was a member of the VFW, American Legion Post #64 and the
SEK Humane Society. He was a ham radio operator, W0RRL for many
years and was a member of the MARS program (Military Affiliated Radio
System) for 25 years.
Survivors include a son: William K. Wilson and wife Margie of Weir, a
step-brother: Richard Wilson of Atlanta, GA, a great Aunt: Quida
Thompson of Tacoma, WA, five grandchildren: Lori Wilson and husband
Chris of Weir, Jeff Wilson and wife Kim of Pittsburg, Lisa Harris and
husband John of Pittsburg, James Seward of Asbury, MO and Kevin
Seward of Pittsburg along with 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife and two daughters: Cheryl J.
Seward and Carol J. Wilson.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 4th, 2010 at the Bath-
Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg with Rev. Daryl
Gaddy officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. Family will
receive friends at the funeral home from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday,
January 3rd. The Whiteman AFB Funeral Detail Team will provide
Military Honors at the graveside.
Memorials may be made to the SEK Humane Society,
these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Services by Bath-
Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762.
born in Pocahontas, Mississippi, the 27th day of November 1924, Martha
L. Anderson, was the first of the ten offspring of Elbert and Helen Cole.
Martha attended Cedar Grove High School near their home in the
country, some 15 miles outside Jackson. As a youth growing up in the
Cotton belt of the southern states, she was well acquainted with the
difficult work of growing, cultivating and picking cotton.
In addition, Martha learned to sew quite well, a skill which she utilized
greatly after having her own family. She took piano lessons before her
mom passed and later played the piano for Sunday school after
marriage. She also received her cosmetology license at Lula Belle
Beauty Salon.
Martha attended Jackson State College for two years, studying late many
nights in the library. Her love of reading spanned the extent of her life. It
was known to many that in her latter years, she especially loved to read
biographies and accounts of the men and women of faith, miracles and
spiritual revivals of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sixty years ago, in Los Angeles, California, one week before Christmas,
Martha Cole was joined in holy matrimony to Samuel H. Anderson, a God-
honoring U.S. Army veteran from Weir, Kansas. God gave them seven
boys and three girls in the town of Pacoima, where they settled in the
San Fernando Valley. Since both of them knew the Lord Jesus as
Savior, they taught their children, raising them in the fear and admonition
of the Lord.
Five years following the graduation of the youngest child from high
school, Samuel and Martha moved to Weir, Kansas to continue their post-
retirement life. Three years following the move, Martha survived her
husband and chose to continue living in Kansas until 2006, when she
came to Los Angeles to live with her eldest daughter and son-in-law.
Early Christmas morning, December 25, 2009, Martha Anderson,
affectionately known as “Mama Anderson,” made the transition from this
life into Glory.
She was a praying mother who exercised great faith in the Lord’s ability
to heal and deliver bodies and minds, to transform people’s hearts and
impossible situations. Her husband and children witnessed many
miracles the Lord performed, as the result of Mama Anderson holding on
in faith and thanking the Lord before she could see the answers to her
prayers. Such is the legacy of tenacity of faith she leaves to her surviving
offspring.
Preceding her in death are; her husband, Samuel; a daughter, Bekie;
and sons, Nathan and Alexander; one sister and four brothers.
Surviving family include: her children; Dr. Anthony Anderson of Peach
Springs, Arizona; Marian Thomas of Los Angeles, California; Major
Joseph Anderson of Baltimore, Maryland; Rebekah Martin of Oceanside,
California; James Anderson of Pacoima, California, Timothy Anderson of
Mission Hills, California; John Anderson of Richmond, Virginia; fifteen
grandchildren and four great grandchildren; four sisters: Nellie Scott and
Bessie Jones of Jackson, Mississippi; Helen Royland and Mary Posey of
Chicago, Illinois; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends,
neighbors and fellow believers in Christ.
Funeral Services will be 10am Saturday January 2, 2009 at the United
Methodist Church in Weir with the family officiating. Burial will follow at
the Hosey HillCemeteryin Weir, KS. Family will receive friends from 9-
10am prior to the service.
Arrangements and services are under the direction of
Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Weir, KS.
Christopher C. Wilson 83, of Weir, KS died 12:35pm Wednesday
December 23, 2009 at his home following a short illness.
Christopher was born September 28, 19 26 in Monarch, OK to Clem and
Allie (Tackett) Wilson.
He was a veteran of WWII and served in the Army.
On January 27, 19 47 he married
Lois M. McKinney in Girard, KS ; she
preceded him in death on September 27, 1992. He later married
Charlene McColm on June 4, 1993 in Miami, OK ; she survives at the
home. He worked most of his life for Kansas City Waterworks and later
an Auctioneer. He belonged to the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of the home; son Roy Wilson of California ;
brother Lonnie Wilson of Weir, KS; Sisters Juanita Milliam of Pittsburg,
KS and Gloria Scholes of Rural Pittsburg, KS; one grandson Alan Wilson
and one great-grandson Tyler Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and numerous siblings.
Memorial Services will be 10am Wednesday December 30, 2009 at the
Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Weir, KS with Rev. Aaron Williams
officiating. Burial will take place at a private date in Rosebank Cemetery
in Mulberry, KS. Informal visitation will be from 10am -5pm Tuesday
December 29, 2009 at the Funeral Home.
Arrangements and services are under the
direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Weir, KS.
