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Friday, June 9, 2017 - Wise County Messenger
Saturday, June 10, 2017The 200 block of Weatherford Street between Sherman and Jacksboro streets in front of the fire hall will be shut down during the event due to heavy pedestrian traffic.FISHING DERBY – The 2017 Kid’s All-American Fishing Derby is this Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Black Creek Lake. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and prizes will be awarded from 11:30 to noon. Bait, cane fishing poles, hot dogs and drinks are provided free. Prizes will be awarded for largest fish, smallest fish and most fish. For information, call the LBJ Grasslands at 940-627-5475.BOYD FUN FEST – Boyd Fun Fest is this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Boyd Community Center, 420 E Morton Ave. The event will include a petting zoo, bounce house, bouncy boxing ring, pie eating contest, pony rides, face painting, dig zone, bubbles and other outdoor activities, children’s games (with prizes), dunking booth, snow cone stand, two food trucks, more than 16 vendor booths, car show, 50/50 washer tournament and a pie baking contest. For more information, call Alicia Smith at 940-433-5166.MOVIE NIGHT – Rhome Veterans Movie Night is 6:30 p.m. today. The movie “Hacksaw Ridge” will be shown in the Rhome Public Library Activity Room. The free event is sponsored by the Rhome Public Library and the Rhome Veterans.YOUTH SIGN-UPS – Chico Youth Football and Chico Youth Cheer sign-ups are 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, at Robinson Park.MOVIE AT THE POOL – Bridgeport Box Office presents “Moana” at the Bridgeport City Pool tonight. The pool opens at noon and will be open throughout the day. Movie starts at dusk. Admission for the pool is $3 for ages 10 and up; $2 for ages 4-9; 3 and under are free. Call Bridgeport Parks and Recreation at 940-683-3480.SWEETWATER HOMECOMING – The Sweetwater Cemetery Homecoming is Sunday. Preaching is at 11, lunch at noon followed by the business meeting.CEMETERY MEETING – The Garvin Cemetery Association meets Sunday. Dinner is at noon followed by the business meeting.AUTHOR TO SPEAK – Local Author Jennifer Jasper will be a guest speaker at the Rhome Public Library 10 a.m. Saturday presenting her book, “Who Came Home?” The story is based on her father who was in the armed forces during WWII in England.FUNERALS – Service for Marshall Dale Wilson, 59, of Hurst, formerly of Wise County is 3 p.m. today at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery in Krum.MEMORIAL service for Fern H...
Monday, May 01, 2017Always willing to sacrifice himself, he sought out others who needed a laugh or some reassurance. Colin loved making pinewood derby cars with his Dad and earned the Star rank in Boy Scouts. He grew to like working in the yard with his Mom. Fishing was a hobby he enjoyed so long as the fish went free uninjured. Last October he happily confirmed his baptism. Recently he earned a school letter in Fitness Center. Colin had many plans for the future.Colin will continue to be dearly missed by his father Larry, mother Tamara, his big sisters Elizabeth and Sarah, Grandma Kathleen Morrissey, Gramma Judy DeMott, aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates, friends, teachers, community members, and so many more people than he could ever have realized. There is no room for whys, blame, or regrets; just random acts of Colin (silliness and love). We must all go forward and live. The seeds of love Colin planted will continue to grow. All who might find healing and closure are welcome to attend services. Service Thursday, April 27, 2017, 11:00 A.M. at SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 14107 Hudson Road South, Afton. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery, Afton. Visitation Wednesday, April 26, 2017 3:00-8:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater and also one-half hour prior to the service at the church.All those who might find healing and closure are welcome.Having known Colin or the family is not a requirement.Talking to or hugging the family is optional. There are no right (or wrong) words anyway.Attire need not be formal or black. Given the option, Colin would wear shorts and a screen printed T-shirt (preferably green) any day of the week.Do not bring whys – there are no answers.Do not seek blame – there is nothing and no one to attach it to.Do not have regrets – Colin would never want anyone to feel bad.Tears and sorrow are welcome; but so are laughter, jokes, joy, and especially group hugs. Colin loved to be in the middle of a group hug.Instead of flowers, please make a contribution to either Boy Scout Troop 9226 or SAVE-Suicide Awareness Voices of Education.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Minnesota teenagers.
Saturday, April 08, 2017Most importantly, he cherished his time with his family and friends.One of his most enjoyable activities was traveling to the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on the First Saturday of May (winning some and losing more), for many years to visit special friends, Richard and Joy Hartlage, and their family, of Louisville, Kentucky.Steve’s creativity was always evident in areas such as cooking, art, humor and writing. His handwritten reflections and remarks to family members were among his most thoughtful gestures.Survivors include: his wife of nearly fifty-two years, Kay Bode; two daughters, Elizabeth “Libby” Block (Jerry), and Melodie Tharp (James) of Jefferson City; one brother, Gerald Bode (Laura) of Rockton, Illinois; two sisters, Elaine Bode-Oliver (Del) of Jefferson City; and Sharon Bode Messimer of The Woodlands, Texas; six grandchildren, Devin Block (Nicole) of Ashland, Amber Block of Taos, Madison Routon (Ethan) of Eldon; and Esther Tharp, Cora Tharp, and Timothy Tharp of Jefferson City; five great-grandchildren, Alexus “Lexi” Stark, Eli Routon, Anniston Block, Laethen Block, and Montana Routon, and another great-grandchild due in May; ten beautiful nieces and grand nieces; sister-in-law, Mary Bode; and brothers-in-law, Richard Bryan and Charles Bryan.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Richard Bode.Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, with a prayer service to be conducted at 3:15 p.m. in the Freeman Chapel.A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Reverend Fred Elskamp officiating. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be conducted at the St. Martin Catholic Church Cemetery.Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the St. Martin Catholic Education Foundation, the Vitae Foundation, or the Wounded Warrior Project.Steve participated in the Memory and Aging Project with Washington University in St. Louis for several years and donated his brain for research purposes. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.
Monday, April 03, 2017February 13, 1968, to Vernon and Cheryl Rhoades. "Mikie" bowled his first 300 on March 16, 2017. He was forever faithful to the Huskers and Dallas Cowboys. He loved NASCAR and often participated in derby races."Mikie" will be missed by his wife, Andrea; children, Jessica, Anthony, Stephanie and Aaron; step-daughter, Alicia; parents, Vernon (Cheryl) Rhoades; mother-in-law, Barbara Bienka; sisters, Tammy Siedband and Candice Coffman; brother, Chris Rhoades. He also leaves behind three beautiful grandchildren; his best buddies, Frank and Scott; and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was dearly loved.A celebration of "Mikie's" life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R St. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.lincolnccfh.com.
Ernest 'Cotton' Young (1947-2017) - Independent reporter
Monday, March 27, 2017Conway Springs, Kan.; nine grandchildren, Ty, Tanner, Emma, Kade, Konner, Kage, Aiden, Adeline, Kamilah and Kadance; sister, Janie (Wayne) Blakemore of Tyro, Kan.; brothers, Ronald (Joyce) Young of Derby, Kan., Tom (Denise) Young of Black Creek, Ga.; step-grandchildren, Justice, Josh and Deanna Bidwell; father of step-grandchildren and friend, Michael Bidwell.Cotton was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marie Young. Cotton passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 17, 2017, having reached the age of 70 years old.A memorial graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Leon Cemetery, led by Pastor Mike Ray of the Leon First Baptist Church.Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Leon First Baptist Church, 914 N. Main, Leon, Kan. 67074, or the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, Fla. 33134, or Interim Hospice, 9920 East Harry, Wichita, Kan. 67207 in care of the funeral home.Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Cotton at www.carlsonkirbymoris.com...
Monday, March 13, 2017John Derby Adams, 83, of Enfield, passed quietly on March 8, 2017 at Suffield By The River, Suffield, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. John was predeceased by the love of his life, Rita, with whom he was blessed to share 53 years of marriage. John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Woodward and Rachel Adams on May 9, 1933. He graduated from Shady Side Academy in 1950, Yale University in 1954 and the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1959. Except for several years when he served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut beginning in 1963, he was engaged in the private practice of law, first in solo practice and since 1983 partnered with his daughter at Adams & Eliason. John served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Enfield from 1967 to 1977, and in 1977 was appointed by Governor Ella Grasso as a Hearing Officer for the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. He was also a board member for many years for...
Monday, March 13, 2017Howland High School.Kathy worked for Cortland Banks for over 25 years, retiring as a head teller. She enjoyed shooting pool on her pool league. Kathy never missed the Kentucky Derby. She was also very fond of her “furry” children, her German Shepherds, Smoke, Sheena, Keymo and Dozer.She is survived by her father, Fred Belko, Sr.; her brothers, Stephen (Connie) Belko and Fred (Donna) Belko, Jr.; sister-in-law, Stephanie Belko; nieces, Jessica (Dan) Ciufi, Melissa (Dan) Vodhanel, Stephanie (Alex) Gottuso and Kristen Belko and nephews, Craig and Zander Belko.Kathy is preceded in death by her husband, William J. “Stupid” Burke; her mother, Helen and brother, John Belko.Friends may call 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the Lane Funeral Home, Roberts-Clark Chapel, 180 Garfield Dr. NE , Warren, Ohio; where Rev. Michael A. Sabella will conduct the funeral service at 6:00 p.m.Visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences with Kathy’s family.Order Flowers HereShare this:Related PostsAdvertisement...
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Friday, June 9, 2017 - Wise County Messenger
Saturday, June 10, 2017The 200 block of Weatherford Street between Sherman and Jacksboro streets in front of the fire hall will be shut down during the event due to heavy pedestrian traffic.FISHING DERBY – The 2017 Kid’s All-American Fishing Derby is this Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Black Creek Lake. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and prizes will be awarded from 11:30 to noon. Bait, cane fishing poles, hot dogs and drinks are provided free. Prizes will be awarded for largest fish, smallest fish and most fish. For information, call the LBJ Grasslands at 940-627-5475.BOYD FUN FEST – Boyd Fun Fest is this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Boyd Community Center, 420 E Morton Ave. The event will include a petting zoo, bounce house, bouncy boxing ring, pie eating contest, pony rides, face painting, dig zone, bubbles and other outdoor activities, children’s games (with prizes), dunking booth, snow cone stand, two food trucks, more than 16 vendor booths, car show, 50/50 washer tournament and a pie baking contest. For more information, call Alicia Smith at 940-433-5166.MOVIE NIGHT – Rhome Veterans Movie Night is 6:30 p.m. today. The movie “Hacksaw Ridge” will be shown in the Rhome Public Library Activity Room. The free event is sponsored by the Rhome Public Library and the Rhome Veterans.YOUTH SIGN-UPS – Chico Youth Football and Chico Youth Cheer sign-ups are 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, at Robinson Park.MOVIE AT THE POOL – Bridgeport Box Office presents “Moana” at the Bridgeport City Pool tonight. The pool opens at noon and will be open throughout the day. Movie starts at dusk. Admission for the pool is $3 for ages 10 and up; $2 for ages 4-9; 3 and under are free. Call Bridgeport Parks and Recreation at 940-683-3480.SWEETWATER HOMECOMING – The Sweetwater Cemetery Homecoming is Sunday. Preaching is at 11, lunch at noon followed by the business meeting.CEMETERY MEETING – The Garvin Cemetery Association meets Sunday. Dinner is at noon followed by the business meeting.AUTHOR TO SPEAK – Local Author Jennifer Jasper will be a guest speaker at the Rhome Public Library 10 a.m. Saturday presenting her book, “Who Came Home?” The story is based on her father who was in the armed forces during WWII in England.FUNERALS – Service for Marshall Dale Wilson, 59, of Hurst, formerly of Wise County is 3 p.m. today at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery in Krum.MEMORIAL service for Fern H...
Monday, May 01, 2017Always willing to sacrifice himself, he sought out others who needed a laugh or some reassurance. Colin loved making pinewood derby cars with his Dad and earned the Star rank in Boy Scouts. He grew to like working in the yard with his Mom. Fishing was a hobby he enjoyed so long as the fish went free uninjured. Last October he happily confirmed his baptism. Recently he earned a school letter in Fitness Center. Colin had many plans for the future.Colin will continue to be dearly missed by his father Larry, mother Tamara, his big sisters Elizabeth and Sarah, Grandma Kathleen Morrissey, Gramma Judy DeMott, aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates, friends, teachers, community members, and so many more people than he could ever have realized. There is no room for whys, blame, or regrets; just random acts of Colin (silliness and love). We must all go forward and live. The seeds of love Colin planted will continue to grow. All who might find healing and closure are welcome to attend services. Service Thursday, April 27, 2017, 11:00 A.M. at SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 14107 Hudson Road South, Afton. Private interment Evergreen Cemetery, Afton. Visitation Wednesday, April 26, 2017 3:00-8:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater and also one-half hour prior to the service at the church.All those who might find healing and closure are welcome.Having known Colin or the family is not a requirement.Talking to or hugging the family is optional. There are no right (or wrong) words anyway.Attire need not be formal or black. Given the option, Colin would wear shorts and a screen printed T-shirt (preferably green) any day of the week.Do not bring whys – there are no answers.Do not seek blame – there is nothing and no one to attach it to.Do not have regrets – Colin would never want anyone to feel bad.Tears and sorrow are welcome; but so are laughter, jokes, joy, and especially group hugs. Colin loved to be in the middle of a group hug.Instead of flowers, please make a contribution to either Boy Scout Troop 9226 or SAVE-Suicide Awareness Voices of Education.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Minnesota teenagers.
Saturday, April 08, 2017Most importantly, he cherished his time with his family and friends.One of his most enjoyable activities was traveling to the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on the First Saturday of May (winning some and losing more), for many years to visit special friends, Richard and Joy Hartlage, and their family, of Louisville, Kentucky.Steve’s creativity was always evident in areas such as cooking, art, humor and writing. His handwritten reflections and remarks to family members were among his most thoughtful gestures.Survivors include: his wife of nearly fifty-two years, Kay Bode; two daughters, Elizabeth “Libby” Block (Jerry), and Melodie Tharp (James) of Jefferson City; one brother, Gerald Bode (Laura) of Rockton, Illinois; two sisters, Elaine Bode-Oliver (Del) of Jefferson City; and Sharon Bode Messimer of The Woodlands, Texas; six grandchildren, Devin Block (Nicole) of Ashland, Amber Block of Taos, Madison Routon (Ethan) of Eldon; and Esther Tharp, Cora Tharp, and Timothy Tharp of Jefferson City; five great-grandchildren, Alexus “Lexi” Stark, Eli Routon, Anniston Block, Laethen Block, and Montana Routon, and another great-grandchild due in May; ten beautiful nieces and grand nieces; sister-in-law, Mary Bode; and brothers-in-law, Richard Bryan and Charles Bryan.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Richard Bode.Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, with a prayer service to be conducted at 3:15 p.m. in the Freeman Chapel.A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Reverend Fred Elskamp officiating. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be conducted at the St. Martin Catholic Church Cemetery.Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the St. Martin Catholic Education Foundation, the Vitae Foundation, or the Wounded Warrior Project.Steve participated in the Memory and Aging Project with Washington University in St. Louis for several years and donated his brain for research purposes. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.
Monday, April 03, 2017February 13, 1968, to Vernon and Cheryl Rhoades. "Mikie" bowled his first 300 on March 16, 2017. He was forever faithful to the Huskers and Dallas Cowboys. He loved NASCAR and often participated in derby races."Mikie" will be missed by his wife, Andrea; children, Jessica, Anthony, Stephanie and Aaron; step-daughter, Alicia; parents, Vernon (Cheryl) Rhoades; mother-in-law, Barbara Bienka; sisters, Tammy Siedband and Candice Coffman; brother, Chris Rhoades. He also leaves behind three beautiful grandchildren; his best buddies, Frank and Scott; and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was dearly loved.A celebration of "Mikie's" life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R St. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.lincolnccfh.com.
Ernest 'Cotton' Young (1947-2017) - Independent reporter
Monday, March 27, 2017Conway Springs, Kan.; nine grandchildren, Ty, Tanner, Emma, Kade, Konner, Kage, Aiden, Adeline, Kamilah and Kadance; sister, Janie (Wayne) Blakemore of Tyro, Kan.; brothers, Ronald (Joyce) Young of Derby, Kan., Tom (Denise) Young of Black Creek, Ga.; step-grandchildren, Justice, Josh and Deanna Bidwell; father of step-grandchildren and friend, Michael Bidwell.Cotton was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marie Young. Cotton passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 17, 2017, having reached the age of 70 years old.A memorial graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Leon Cemetery, led by Pastor Mike Ray of the Leon First Baptist Church.Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Leon First Baptist Church, 914 N. Main, Leon, Kan. 67074, or the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, Fla. 33134, or Interim Hospice, 9920 East Harry, Wichita, Kan. 67207 in care of the funeral home.Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Cotton at www.carlsonkirbymoris.com...
Monday, March 13, 2017John Derby Adams, 83, of Enfield, passed quietly on March 8, 2017 at Suffield By The River, Suffield, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. John was predeceased by the love of his life, Rita, with whom he was blessed to share 53 years of marriage. John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Woodward and Rachel Adams on May 9, 1933. He graduated from Shady Side Academy in 1950, Yale University in 1954 and the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1959. Except for several years when he served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut beginning in 1963, he was engaged in the private practice of law, first in solo practice and since 1983 partnered with his daughter at Adams & Eliason. John served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Enfield from 1967 to 1977, and in 1977 was appointed by Governor Ella Grasso as a Hearing Officer for the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. He was also a board member for many years for...
Monday, March 13, 2017Howland High School.Kathy worked for Cortland Banks for over 25 years, retiring as a head teller. She enjoyed shooting pool on her pool league. Kathy never missed the Kentucky Derby. She was also very fond of her “furry” children, her German Shepherds, Smoke, Sheena, Keymo and Dozer.She is survived by her father, Fred Belko, Sr.; her brothers, Stephen (Connie) Belko and Fred (Donna) Belko, Jr.; sister-in-law, Stephanie Belko; nieces, Jessica (Dan) Ciufi, Melissa (Dan) Vodhanel, Stephanie (Alex) Gottuso and Kristen Belko and nephews, Craig and Zander Belko.Kathy is preceded in death by her husband, William J. “Stupid” Burke; her mother, Helen and brother, John Belko.Friends may call 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the Lane Funeral Home, Roberts-Clark Chapel, 180 Garfield Dr. NE , Warren, Ohio; where Rev. Michael A. Sabella will conduct the funeral service at 6:00 p.m.Visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences with Kathy’s family.Order Flowers HereShare this:Related PostsAdvertisement...