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Independent Enterprise
Thursday, February 12, 1959
WACKER, JONI ANNE

Graveside Services for Wacker Infant

Graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wacker of Bend, Ore., and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Asmussen were held Wednesday at Riverside. The Rev. Henry Warber officiated and arrangements were made by Shaffer Chapel. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, March 21, 1940
WALKER, JOHN WADE

WADE WALKER DIES SUDDENLY

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Wade Walker of Portland who died at a hospital there Sunday morning following an attack of pneumonia. The Rev. N. B. Williams of the Congregational church lead the funeral services. Selections were sung by a trio composed of Mrs. Rollin Smith, Mrs. George Donart and Mrs. Charlotte Allen, accompanied by Mrs. E. V. Jefferson. Interment was in Hillcrest cemetery.

John Wade Walker was born in Weiser, June 29, 1895. He went thru the Weiser elementary schools and was graduated from the Weiser high school after which he attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana. He was a resident of Weiser until 1929 when he moved to Portland where he had since made his home.

She is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker of Weiser, a daughter, Mrs. George Shurtleff and a grandson, Jerry Shurtleff of Payette, and one brother, Eldon Walker of Weiser.

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, January 26, 1939
WALKER, MONTY RAY

Monty Ray Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Walker, of Payette died Monday, January 16. He was born December 21.

Services in the Payette Adventist church were held Wednesday, January 18, conducted by the Rev. S. W. Munro, of Boise, under the direction of Landon Funeral home.

Besides his parents, the child is survived by a small brother Vernon, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Baker.

Independent Enterprise (Thursday, February 02, 1939)

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Walker and relatives.

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, January 29, 1953
WALLACE, ETHEL

Final Rites Pending For Mrs. Ethel Wallace, Payette

Funeral services are pending for Mrs. Ethel Fay Wallace, 62, Payette, who died in the Payette Valley Memorial hospital Wednesday morning, Jan. 28. Arrangements for the final rites will be made after the arrival of a son from Blackfoot on Thursday.

Mrs. Wallace was born in the state of Washington, April 30, 1890 and came to Payette in 1934.

She is survived by a son Vernon E., Blackfoot and two brothers, Herbert Alsop, Washington, and Merl G. Alsop, Payette.

Payette Independent
August 06, 1931
WALSTON, WINONA ESTHER

MRS. E. L. WALSTON CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs. E. L. Walston of Hayden Lake, died at the Coeur d’Alene hospital August 1, after an illness of one week, and was laid to rest in the Applegate Cemetery in New Plymouth August 4th. Winona Esther Macomb was born September 5, 1909 at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Applegate on the Payette Oregon Slope. She grew to womanhood in this community where she leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing.

After an illness of a week she died in Coeur d’Alene. The body was sent to Payette where funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Rev. L. G. Fraser conducting the service. Interment was held in New Plymouth.

She leaves to mourn her loss her father, Lester Macomb, her mother, Mrs. W. B. Patterson, two children, Wanda, age 4, and Beryl, aged nine months, and husband E. L. Walston. (Applegate Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

The Ontario-Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Thursday, December 08, 1949
WARDEN, SUSAN JUNE

Graveside Rites For Warden Baby

PAYETTE - Susan June Warden five-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Argyl Warden of Boise, passed away in Boise December 6. She was born in Boise July 15, 1949.

Survivors besides her parents are her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. Warden of Payette, and Mrs. Iva Dorris, also of Payette.

Graveside services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m., at Riverside cemetery, with the Rev. Neil Fowler of Boise officiating. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, December 10, 1959
WARREN, A. L.

Last Rites Held For A. L. Warren

Funeral services for Arthur Lee Warren, 59, of Payette who died at his home last Thursday were conducted this week at Poteau, Okla.

Mr. Warren came to Payette just three weeks ago from Bell, Calif. He was born at Bonneville, Ark. on August 2, 1900 and was a member of the Assembly of God church at Shadypoint, Okla.

Survivors include three sons, William F. Warren and Raymond E. Warren, both of Payette and Thomas L. Warren of Bell, Calif.; a brother and a sister and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The Shaffer Chapel was in charge of arrangements here and forwarding the remains to Oklahoma for interment.

Payette Enterprise
December 28, 1922
WATSON, WINNIE

Fruitland Items - The funeral of Mrs. Watson, who died at her home over the Cash Feed Store Friday evening, was held at the Baptist church in Payette Sunday afternoon. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, April 09, 1964
WEBER, RUTH

Ruth Weber Dies Suddenly

Mrs. Ruth Gladys Weber, 71, Payette died suddenly at her home Tuesday night. She was born at Bellevue, Idaho, Sept. 23, 1892 and married Walter Weber there on July 16, 1911.

Mrs. Weber lived for 38 years at Bellevue. She then moved to Wallace for 14 years, Emmett for one year, and came to Payette in 1931 and had resided here since.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Payette.

Survivors include her husband, Walter Weber of Payette; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Axford and Mrs. Bessie Stanford, both of Carey, Idaho and Mrs. Bernice Ennis of Rupert, several nieces and nephews.

Services will be conducted here Saturday at Shaffer Memory chapel at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Don Hardenbrook officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, November 22, 1945
WEIR, NELLIE

Funeral Services

Services were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church for Nellie B. Weir, 63, who died Friday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. R. Ulrey with Rev. J. D. Crawford, pastor of the Fruitland Methodist church, officiating.

She was born April 22, 1882 at Preston, Kansas and came to Idaho in 1906. She taught school at Weiser, Pleasant View, Sunnyside and Fruitland.

Survivors are: one sister, Mrs. Mary Ulrey of Fruitland; two brothers, A. D. Weir, Ontario, Oregon and Paul Weir of Kitscody, Alberta, Canada and an aunt, Mrs. Mary McKinsey of New Zealand.

Pallbearers were Tom Dotson and the five others were her one-time pupils: James Frazier, William Homan, Walter Schmid, Herbert Bayer and Mr. Joseph of the Weiser community.

Interment was in the Park View cemetery, New Plymouth. (Park View Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Tuesday, August 21, 1984
WELLS, ELLIS C.

FRUITLAND - Services for Ellis C. Wells, 79, of Fruitland, who died Sunday, Aug. 19, 1984, in a Payette nursing home, will be conducted at 10 a.m.Wednesday in Parkview Cemetery, New Plymouth, with Rev. Alin Hull of the first Baptist Church in Payette officiating, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Payette.

He was born March 24, 1905, in Mabton, Wash. He moved with his parents at a young age to North Dakota. He married Helen Barker on Aug. 31, 1946 at Red Lodge, Mont. They made their home in Casper, Wyo. before moving to Payette in 1965. They later moved the same year to Fruitland where he worked as a auto mechanic at Marsters Motors in Payette then later worked for the B & M Equipment Co. in Nyssa until he retired in March, 1970. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Payette.

Survivors include his wife, Helen of Fruitland; three sons, Curtis Wells of Alameda, Calif., Donn Wells of St. Hood, Texas, and Walter Wells of Columbia, S.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Waiva) Almendares of Laramie, Wyo., Mrs. Timothy (Joan) Harwood of New Plymouth, 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Friends may call today from 4 to 9 p.m. at Shaffer-Jensen Chapel in Payette. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist church in Payette. (Park View Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, February 14, 1957
WHEALDON, BENEZET W.

B. W. Whealdon Dies At Nampa

Services for Benezet W. Whealdon, 90, Payette, who died at a Nampa hospital were held Monday at the Shaffer Memory Chapel with the Rev. Herbert Lilly officiating. Interment was at New Plymouth.

Mr. Whealdon came to Payette from Grangeville 40 years ago. He was born Oct. 3, 1866 and was a charter member of the Payette church of the Nazarene.

Surviving are a son, Gilbert Whealdon of Los Angeles, and nine grandchildren. (Parkview Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, January 06, 1993
WHEELER, OPAL MAE

Opal Mae Wheeler, 88, Payette, died Dec. 30, 1992, in an Ontario hospital. Memorial services were 2 p.m. Jan. 4 at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette, with Pastor Bill Slabaugh of the First Baptist Church, Payette, officiating. Private inurnment was at Riverside Cemetery, Payette.

She was born July 10, 1904, in Amherst, Neb., the daughter of Burt G. and Eva Mae Cole Forbes. She moved to Payette March 1, 1905, where she was raised and educated. On Oct. 26, 1923, she married John Chipman who died June 26, 1948. She worked as a nurses aid in Ontario for several years before she met and later married Byron R. Wheeler June 18, 1965, in Payette. Mr. Wheeler died March 11, 1987. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Payette, the Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary, Payette. Opal enjoyed writing letters, gardening, fishing and sewing.

Survivors include a son Ralph Chipman of Payette; a daughter-in-law, Yukie Chipman of Huntington Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren, Carol Chipman, Linda Ellis, Joanne Daily and Dr. David Chipman, all of Huntington Beach; two sister-in-law, Maxine Homsher of Boise, and Olathe Forbes of Payette; six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, LeRoy J. Chipman, three brothers, and four sisters. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, August 12, 1943
WHERRY, GEORGE G.

PAYETTE COUNTY PIONEER PASSES
G. G. Wherry Dies Aug. 10; Funeral Services Thursday Morning

Friends in Payette valley were saddened Tuesday to hear of the death of an Idaho pioneer, G.G. Wherry. Mr. Wherry was a carpenter by trade. He began that profession nearly 60 years ago, by building bridges and depots on the M. K. & T. in Kansas. After moving to Payette he built many homes and assisted in building the Union Pacific depots in Payette and Ontario. He also helped to build the Bancroft Hotel and Spaulding Hardware in Payette.

He was a lover of all kinds of sports, and raised and judged fancy chickens for over 50 years. He was a licensed A. P. A. judge of poultry which entitled him to judge them any place in the United States. Mr. Wherry had some of the highest scoring birds in the world, and sold and shipped them to all parts of the country.

In 1908, he bought the last piece of sagebrush land on the bench, leveled it, planted fruit trees and built his home on the bank of the Snake river, where he lived until he passed away. He was a devout member of the Presbyterian Church.

George Grant Wherry was born September 17, 1863 at Galena, Ohio and died at his home on the Fruitland bench August 10, 1943 at the age of 79 years, 10 months and 24 days. On January 8, 1887 he was united in marriage to Elenora Fultz at Luton, Missouri. To this union five children were born, three daughters all of whom died in infancy, and two sons, J. Ben of New Plymouth and Albert J. of Payette. They made their home in Ohio until 1900 when they moved to Montrose, Colorado. The family came to Idaho from Colorado in September, 1906 where they have since made their home.

Mr. Wherry is survived by his wife, two sons, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, besides a score of friends and neighbors who mourn his passing.

Services were held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Peterson-Fowler Chapel in Payette. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, December 28, 1939
WHITE, ALBERT

ALBERT WHITE, SR. FUNERAL ON SUNDAY

Albert White, one of the well known citizens of this community since 1905, passed away at his residence on Center Avenue following an illness of several months duration.

The funeral of Albert White was in charge of Washoe Lodge No. 28, A. F. & A. M., and the Peterson-Foster Funeral home and the body laid in state in the Masonic hall beginning at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. Services were held at one o'clock and Reverend Robert Bonner Echols of the Episcopal church delivered a special address. Interment was in Rosedale Memorial park after the Masonic funeral service had been given.

Albert White was born in Knarsborough, England, February 19, 1866. He came to America with his family as a boy and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was married to Miss Anna E. Hymas, September 13, 1887. He moved with his family to Oregon in 1894 and then came to Payette in 1905. He served as rural mail carrier from the Payette post office and was retired in 1932 after more than 25 years of service. He served as representative from Payette county in the 24th session of the state legislature. Mr. and Mrs. White celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last September. He leaves a wife and four children, Albert E., Mrs. Maude Coates of New Plymouth, Mrs. Florence Hamilton, of Idaho Falls, and Mrs. Edith Hardin of Cascade, eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Samuel T. Woods of Philadelphia. (Rosedale Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, July 03, 1980
WHITE, DAVID

PAYETTE - Graveside services for David E. White, 48, Payette, who died of natural causes Tuesday in a a Tacoma, Wash., nursing home, were conducted Wednesday in Rosedale Memorial Gardens, Payette, by the Rev. Weber McGarrah, of Payette Nazarene Church, under the direction of Payette Chapel of the Roses.

He was born Nov. 23, 1931, in Eugene. He was a member of the American Legion and a veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving are two sons, Donald of Astoria, Ore., and Ronald of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; two daughters, Novella Wagnor of Red Lodge, Mont., and Loretta Weatherford of Roseburg, Ore., a sister, Lura Robinson of Rochester, Minn.; a brother, Robert of Aberdeen, Wash.; and four grandchildren. His son died in 1963.

Independent Enterprise
Wednesday, May 26, 1993, p2
WHITE, KELLEY RAY

Kelley Ray White, 17, Payette, died May 20 in a Boise hospital of injuries suffered in an auto accident. Coinciding memorial services were at 10 a.m. May 25 at Wilson Chapel of the Roses, Roseburg, Ore. and at 11 a.m. May 25 at the Payette High School auditorium, Payette, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette.

Independent Enterprise
November 02, 1944
WHITE, ROBERT

SGT. BOB WHITE DIES IN FRANCE
Community Deeply Grieved Over Death Of Outstanding Hero

The entire Payette community was deeply saddened Sunday afternoon when the sad news spread that the word had come that S/Sgt. Robert A. (Bob) White, outstanding war here of this city, has been killed in action in France Oct. 7.

The message came to the local telegraph office and was delivered to the father, Albert White, by a committee of his Masonic brethren. Mr. White has been so grief stricken since, that he has been unable to attend his duties as clerk at the post office. It has only been a little over a month ago that his wife died, following a short illness.

The telegram was from the War Department was in the usual form: "The Secretary of War regrets to inform you, etc., " and gave no details. Buddy Tells About Death

The following letter concerning the death was written by Pfc. John L. Hansey of Minnesota to Miss Annabelle Stroup, Sgt. White's fiancee. "Well first of all I'll tell you who I am. I am from Winera, Minnesota and am married . I was one of Bob White's best friends. He always told me about our and let me read all of his letters. I did the same. Last June my father died and I went to him for help. He told me what to do and helped me out a lot.

"Bob was a smart guy. When our Battalion Commander didn't know where we were on the map he always asked Bob and he knew. He was one of the bravest guys I've seen in combat. He was always first out in front of them all. He really had that silver star coming a long time before he got it. When I was with him on patrols I was not afraid because he knew where he was going and always go us there. Bob and I have been behind Jerry lines many a time and came out o.k.

"I am in the hospital now recovering from a battle wound in the hand and leg, which I received when I was with Bob when he was killed. We were in the attack on a Jerry stronghold, a Jerry tank opened up on us, when we came around the corner of a hill. I saw him hit Bob and then he got me I crawled up to Bob and he was just about gone. He told me to be sure and write and go out and see his folks and Ann. So I am doing so and when and if I get home I'll be sure to come an see all of you.

"Yes, Ann, he was a swell guy. We were always together and I know him like a brother and he was the same. I hope you are feeling fine and be sure to write some time, I'd love to hear from you.

Outstanding Here

Sgt. White was one of he outstanding heroes of the war. He received two silver stars, among the highest awards that can be given to a soldier. The first came when he single handedly wiped out a German machine gun nest and permitted his company to advance and the second when he captured a German colonel and two hundred soldiers. He also held the Purple Heart for wounds he had received at the Anio Beachhead, a ribbon for his part in the Mediterranean theatre: a good conduct medal and an infantry combat medal for outstanding service. Just before he was killed he had been offered a field commission.

Last Letter To Father

The last letter written to his father was dated Oct. 6, the day before he was killed and was received here Oct. 20. In it Sgt. White told that he had enlisted aid of the Associated Press correspondent in his sector to learn whether or not his mother was still living. Mr. White here reported that the Associated Press had called him by long distance telephone Oct. 7 and asked about Mrs. White, and he did not connect up the call until he received his son's letter. The sergeant also said in his letter that he hoped by tomorrow, which would be Oct. 7, that he would hear thru the Associated Press about his mother. Mr. White believes now that the news of his mother's death did not get through to the son in time.

Born In Payette

Sgt. White was born in Payette April 20, 1921. He attended the local schools and was state high school championship miler while in school here. He was graduated with the class of 1939 and went to the University of Idaho, where he was Pacific coast champion cross country runner in 1942.

He entered the services on March 18, 1943 and was sent overseas the following September. He is survived by his father here and one sister, Mrs. Edwin Muleler, Of Erie, Pa.

Friends and acquaintances have mentioned many times since his death the fine character Sgt. White possessed. He put his whole heart into everything he undertook and gave the best he had. There is no doubt therefore, though still young he has left an inspiration for the best in life to his home community. Submitted by Patty Theurer

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Wednesday, January 14, 1987
WHITE, ROY BRI

PAYETTE - Roy Bri White, 85, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Payette, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1987, in Springfield. Private services will be conducted by the Masonic Lodge. Vault interment will be in the Masonic Garden at Rosedale Memorial Gardens, Payette, under the direction of the Payette Chapel of the Roses.

He was born March 15, 1901, at Eddyville, Iowa. He was reared and educated in Nebraska. He married Mary Ellen Cady in Payette on Jan. 29, 1959. She preceded him in death on April 2, 1983. He lived in Payette for 26 years before moving to Springfield to be near a niece. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Washoe Lodge #28 AF & AM, and a member of the Payette Chapter No. 8 Royal Arch Masons.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews including a niece, Mary Lucht of Springfield, and a nephew, Howard White of Clear Lake, Wis. (Rosedale Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, February 07, 1963
WHORTON, GALE ROBERT

Infant son Dies Sunday at Ontario

Gale Robert Whorton, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Whorton of Payette, died Saturday at Holy Rosary hospital in Ontario. He was born last Monday in Ontario.

Surviving are his parents, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar B. Whorton of Roseburg, Ore., and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Boxberger of Ontario; a brother, Peter Michael and a stepsister, Claudia Jo Whorton of Redding, Calif.

Interment services were held at Evergreen in Ontario Monday with Rev. Earl Moore of the First Christian Church of Payette officiating.

Independent Enterprise
December 09, 1948
WILBOURNE, ROBERT

BROTHER PASSES AWAY AT PARMA

Mrs. A. E. White received word on Monday of the passing that night of her brother, Robert Wilbourne, of Nampa. Mr. Wilbourne was taken ill only the day previous to his death.

Mr. and Mrs. White went to Parma Tuesday evening. Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, April 09, 1964
WILKIN, ORA

Ora Wilkin Dies at 72

Ora Farber Wilkin, 72, of Payette died Friday. He was born at Westerville, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1891. He came from Ohio to Payette in 1912 and married Lenore Marie Fitzgerald Dec. 20, 1918. She died in 1959. He lived at Kuna and Boise from 1950 to 1957.

Survivors are one son, Gerald of Boise; one daughter, Mrs. Noreen Bowman of Tacoma, Wn.; two brothers, one sister and eight grand-children.

Services were Monday at the First Methodist Church here with the Rev. George Trobough officiating. Interment followed at Riverside under the direction of Shaffer Memory Chapel. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 13, 1930
WILLIAMS, ALFRED V.

A. V. WILLIAMS HAS PASSED AWAY
DIED AT PORTLAND, OREGON, TUESDAY, EVENING AFTER AN ILLNESS OF ABOUT A MONTH

The news was wired to Payette Tuesday night that A. V. Williams, a pioneer citizen of this city, had passed away that evening after an illness of about a month.

Mr. and Mrs. Williams had gone to Portland to visit their daughters, Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Bussey and in a short time he was taken ill. The report had reached here that he was in a serious condition, but even his daughter, Mrs. Gil Currie, was not prepared for the sad news of his death.

Mr. Williams had been a resident of Payette for 26 years, and was a contractor and builder of exceptional skill. A progressive citizen at all times and a man of high character, the news of his death came as a shock to everybody.

Funeral services will be held at Portland and he will be buried there. Mr. and Mrs. Gil Currie are awaiting word as to the time of the funeral, and are expecting to leave for Portland tonight.

A more extended obituary will be given next week.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, March 20, 1930)

ALFRED V. WILLIAMS
Alfred V. Williams, whose death was announced in the Independent last week, was born in Rockport, Missouri, January 3, 1853, and died at Portland, Oregon, on March 11, 1930, after an illness from heart trouble which extended back for about two years.

At the age of 14 years he began as an apprentice at the carpenter trade which he made his life work, and in which his skill was manifest in every contract he took. At the age of 21 he was united in marriage to Margaret E. McDonald, at Linden, Mo. They made their home in Rockport for 12 years and then removed to Auburn, Nebraska. In 1906 they moved to Payette and for 24 years were among our highest respected citizens. Mr. Williams always took a keen interest in the growth and development of our city and community and was honored and respected by all.

Mr. Williams is survived by his widow and six children, H. L. Williams, of San Fernando, Calif, W. J. Williams, of Boulder, Colo., Mrs. E. C. Payne, of Portland, Ore., Mrs. O. E. Bussey, of Portland, Ore., Mrs. C. D. Wood, of Medford, Ore., and Mrs. G. T. Currie, of Payette.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, at 1 o'clock p.m. at Friendship Lodge, No 160 A. F. & A. M., of Portland, under instructions from his home lodge in Payette, and he was laid to rest by the side of his son, Joy, at Portland, who preceded him in death by a year.

In the taking of Mr. Williams, Payette has lost an excellent citizen and one who will be greatly missed.

The Ontario Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Thursday, December 26, 1957
WILLIAMS, CHAPMAN MCNEAL

Payette Pioneer Expires in Vale

PAYETTE - Chapman McNeal Williams, 91, a longtime resident of Payette and Fruitland, died in Vale Wednesday following a long illness.

Mr. Williams was born March 14, 1866 in Galax, Va., and came to this area 70 years ago from Galax.

He is survived by three sons, Col. Grant J. Williams of Santa Cruz, Calif., Neal Williams of Fruitland and Donald Williams of Encino, Calif., and one grandson.

Services are pending at the Shaffer chapel in Payette. (Rosedale Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

The Ontario Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Thursday, June 28, 1951
WILLIAMS, JESSIE

Jessie Williams Dies in Weiser

Funeral services are pending at the Payette Shaffer Memory Chapel for Mrs. Jessie Elizabeth Williams, 78, of Fruitland who died Wednesday in a Weiser nursing home.

Mrs. Williams was born in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 1872. She moved to Fruitland 55 years ago. She was married to Chapman Williams in 1894 at Payette.

Mrs. Williams was a charter member of the Payette Baptist church and a member of Royal Neighbors Lodge.

Surviving are her husband, Chapman, Fruitland; three sons, Col. Grant J. Williams, Ft. Knox, Ky., Neal Williams of Fruitland and Donald Williams, Encino, California, and one grandson. (Rosedale Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Tuesday, November 28, 1978
WILLIAMS, NEAL

FRUITLAND - Neal Williams, 76, of Fruitland, died Sunday at a Boise nursing home. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Rosedale Memorial Gardens at Payette by the Rev. Hardy Thompson of Fruitland First United Methodist church, under the direction of Payette Chapel of the Roses.

He was born April 4, 1902, at Payette to Chapman and Jessie Williams and graduated from Fruitland High School. He attended the University of Oregon at Eugene and was a member of Delta Theta Phi fraternity. He married Edith Howe Sept. 29, 1941, at Twin Falls. He worked as assistant manager of Moore Hotel, Ontario, Ore., for 20 years before retiring.

He was a member of the Baptist Church and a past member of the Ontario Elks Lodge.

Surviving are a son, Gary of Boise; and a brother, Donald of Los Angeles. (Rosedale Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, February 07, 1957
WILLIAMS, RICHARD WILLIAM

W.R. Williams Passes Sunday

Services for William Richard Williams, 84, of Red Bluff, Calif. were held Thursday afternoon at the Shaffer Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Stanley Sutphin officiating. Interment was at Evergreen.

Mr. Williams passed away Sunday evening at Red Bluff following a long illness. He was a former longtime resident of Payette. He was born Jan. 21, 1873 in Jackson, Ohio and moved with his family to Curtis, Nebr., in 1898. He was married to Margaret Smith on Jan. 26, 1898 and they moved to Payette in 1902. He was the manager for the F. H. Hogue Co. and a city marshal here at one time.

Mrs. Williams preceeded her husband in death in 1936 and he moved to California in 1938. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren.

Survivors include three sons, Willis W. of Medford, Ore., Perry of Red Bluff, and Donald H. of Jackson, Wyo.; three daughters, Mrs. Hattie Vincent of Red Bluff, Mrs. Cecil Lutton and Mrs. Myrtle McCallum both of Casper, Wyo.; a sister, Mrs. P. H. Krost of Fruitland; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
November 09, 1988
WILSON, CONLEY JOHN

Conley John "Con" Wilson

FRUITLAND - Conley John "Con" Wilson, 75, Fruitland, died Nov. 7, 1988, in a Payette nursing home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parma cemetery, Dick E. Butcher, Payette, will officiate under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette.

He was born Sept. 9, 1913, in Johnson County, Tenn., a son of John and Mary Wilson. He moved to Idaho in 1915. He attended Apple Valley School and graduated from Parma High School in 1932. He married Lorene Vaudeth Caldwell on March 29, 1933, at Vale. He farmed in the Apple Valley community for most of his life. In 1968 he retired and moved to the Little Salmon River area, where he owned and operated the Pinehurst Motel. He enjoyed the hunting and fishing in that area. In 1976 do to ill health he moved to Fruitland,where he resided at Gem Mobile Park.

Survivors include his wife, Rene of Ontario; a daughter, Jeanette Botner of Ontario; a son, Larry Wilson of Moscow, Idaho; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, and a son Darrall.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, in care of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P. O. Box 730, Payette, 83661.

Friends may call today from 3 to 9 p.m. or Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Submitted by Patty Theurer

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Thursday, August 18, 1988
WILSON, RHODA ISOLA

FRUITLAND - Rhoda Isola Wilson, 74, Fruitland, died Aug. 16, 1988, in an Ontario nursing home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth, with Rev. Rand Sargent of the First United Methodist Church, Fruitland officiating, under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland.

She was born May 13, 1914, at Ord, Neb., a daughter of Walter and Alsa Batie. She moved with her family to Idaho as a young girl. She was raised and educated at Midway, Idaho, near Nampa. She moved with her family to Fruitland, and as a young lady attended beauty college in Nampa. She worked in beauty shops in Lewiston and Payette. She moved back to Fruitland where she owned and operated a beauty shop for several years. She then moved to Boise and worked at The Mode Ltd. She married Vernon William Wilson on July 15, 1945, at Caldwell. They moved to Fruitland and farmed together until their retirement in the early 1980's. Mr. Wilson died in 1983. She worked as a farm wife for many years. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren, and lived at her home place until just recently.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Fruitland, the American Legion Auxiliary, New Plymouth, and the Lazy Dazy Club, Fruitland.

Survivors include two sons, Bob Wilson and Craig Wilson of Fruitland; two daughters, Jeannette Greenfield, of Albany, and Colleen Starks of Payette; two brothers, Russell Batie, of Vale and Dick Batie of Summerville; a twin sister, Rowena DeCoursey of Nampa, a sister Norma Baker of Fruitland; 12 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Rollie and Delmar Batie.

Memorials may be made to the Idaho Youth Ranch, in care of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, Idaho 83661.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the chapel. (Parkview Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Daily Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Friday, September 16, 1983
WILSON, VERNON W.

FRUITLAND - Services for Vernon W. Wilson, 70, Fruitland who died on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1983, at home, will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, in the Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Fruitland with Rev. Earl Traughber of the Fruitland Church of the Brethren officiating. Interment will follow in Parkview Cemetery, New Plymouth.

Mr. Wilson was born on Jan. 25, 1913, in Boone, Neb. He moved to Fruitland in 1922, and graduated from Fruitland High School in 1932. He married Rhoda Batie on July 15, 1945, at Caldwell. They had made their home in Fruitland where he farmed since that time.

He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 107, in New Plymouth. during the 1940's, he served as a member of the New Plymouth Rural Fire Department Board. He had also served on the Farmers Co-op Ditch Board. He was an active member of the Fruitland Alumni Association.

He is survived by his wife of Fruitland; two sons, Robert and Craig Wilson, both of Fruitland; two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Jeanette) Greenfield of Albany, Ore., and Mrs. Reggie (Colleen) Curtis of Mount Grove, Mo.; two sisters, Helen Stockton and Florence Carpenter both of New Plymouth; and six grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Shaffer-Jensen Chapel, Fruitland. (Parkview Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Payette Independent Enterprise
May 04, 1983
WINDLE, ELIZABETH CATHERINE

Services for Elizabeth Catherine Windle, 87, Payette, who died Wednesday, April 27, 1983, were conducted Friday at Riverside Cemetery in Payette by James Cunningham of the Payette church of the Nazarene under the direction of Chapel of the Roses, Payette.

She was born Feb. 21, 1896, in Belgrade, Minn., to Jens and Nelsena Mickelson. She came to Idaho in 1919. She married Burrel T. Windle at Payette, on June 27, 1920. They homesteaded on the Little Willow where they farmed until 1937 when they moved to Payette. They traveled extensively throughout the western states for 12 years before returning to Payette to live, retiring in 1968. He died in December of 1981. She was the oldest, and longest active, member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Payette. She was a member of the Rebekah’s, TOPS, and Dorcus. She will be greatly missed by all whose life she touched.
She is survived by tow daughters, Mrs. Ted (Ellen) Osburn and Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) Bowman, both of Payette; one brother, Harold Mickelson of Everett, Wash.; three sisters, Sina Gissel of Payette, Annie Gissel of Portland, Ore., and Mary Petersen of Perrinton, Mich.; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. She also had numerous fostser children. She was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, one grandchild and one great grandchild.

The family suggests memorials to a favorite charity. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

The Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 01, 1931
WINDLE, ELIZABETH RACHAEL

Mrs. Thomas Windle

Elizabeth Rachael Youtsler was born at Fort Scott, Kansas, December 22, 1866, where she spent her early childhood. In 1876 she, with her parents, four brothers and two sisters, came to Idaho, crossing the plains in a covered wagon, landing near what is now New Plymouth, where her father secured employment of Robert Kennedy, her mother caring for Mr. Kennedy's orphaned children. Later her father filed on a homestead, where she spent her girlhood.

On January 29, 1891, she was united in marriage to Thomas Jefferson Windle of Payette, Idaho. Four children were born to this union.

She always took an active interest in her home and community, and was always ready to lend a helping hand to any one in distress or trouble. She was a member of the H.O.A. Club of French, Idaho. And since early girlhood she had been a member of the Baptist church.

Deceased leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Thomas Windle of French, Idaho, two daughters, Addie Mae Howard of Council, Idaho; Elsie Arpie Phipps of Huntington, Ore.; one son, Burral Thomas of French, Idaho, and five grandchildren. One daughter, Lilah Mary, preceded her in death August 20, 1910. She is also survived by four brothers, John and Henry Youtsler of Boise, Idaho; Bismarck Youtsler of Letha, Idaho; Samuel Youtsler of San Bruno, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. J.B. Cosman of Salem, Ore.; one sister, Arpie Horamon, passing away in 1895. Her parents are also deceased. A cousin Miss Ida Woosley, who has been almost a sister to her, lives at Nampa, Idaho.

The deceased had been in failing health for some time, but nothing of a serious nature until the last few months of her life. Everything was done medically that could be done, but she kept failing until the end. She knew her loved ones to the last, although too ill to talk, the end came peacefully December 24, 1930, her husband and three children and son's wife being at her bedside when the end came. Thus closed the chapter of a wonderful life well spent.

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon December 26, by the pastor, L.G. Fraser of the First Baptist church. Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery in the family plot.

Darling Mother has left us; left us, yes, forevermore. Jesus is her companion on that bright and sunny shore. Though we miss her ever sadly, and the way seems dark and dreary without her, fear not now or ever - when the roll is called up yonder, our loved ones name is there. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Payette Independent Enterprise
July 25, 1940
WINDLE, GEORGE

Final Tribute Paid George Windle Monday

Many old-time friends and neighbors gathered at the Christian church here Monday afternoon to pay final tribute to George W. Windle, former resident who died Friday at Summer Camp near Baker. The Rev. P. Richard Campbell officiated and the Cross-weight funeral home of Baker had charge of arrangements. Burial was in Rosedale memorial park.

George Windle was born near Plain City, Ohio, on Nov. 29, 1864, and came here more than 50 years ago when his family homesteaded in Washoe. About 1890 Mr. Windle homesteaded 160 acres opposite the chapter house three miles north of Payette. In the neighorhood of 10 years ago he moved with his family to Weiser and later to the Baker district.

He is survived by his widow, four children, Mack, J. C., Ruth and Rosemary Windle and Mrs. Grace West; three stepchildren, Warren McDonald, Mrs. Alice Moorehead and Mrs. Margaret Walker; four sisters, Mrs. Dan Coats, Mrs. Will Eberle, Mrs. Will Wyman and Mrs. Bill Young and five grandchildren. (Rosedale Cemetry) Submitted by Patty Theurer

The Payette Enterprise
August 25, 1910
WINDLE, LILAH MARY

LITTLE WILLOW CREEK

A very sad accident occurred last Saturday evening at the Windle home. Mrs. Windle and her little seven year old daughter were at home alone. The child was getting coal oil for her mother. She spilled the oil and attempted to burn it up. The oil can being near exploded, burning the house and caught the child’s clothing, burning her badly and causing her death a few hours later. The doctors were called but could do no good. Mr. Windle was working in the valley and came home as quickly as possible and arrived but a short while before the child’s death.

CARD OF THANKS

We desire very much to thank those kind friends who came to our relief so readily in the sad death of our little daughter and by their sympathy and timely aid sought to alleviate our suffering. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Windle. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, February 16, 1956
WINKLER, JAMES ALEXANDER

Pioneer Resident Services Conducted Today at 2 P.M.

James Alexander Winkler, 87, passed away Monday, February 13. He was born January 20, 1869, near what is now Sandyville, W. Va. In 1878 the family, with eight other families of that region, migrated west by wagon train to make their homes in Adams county, Idaho, then a wilderness. Here Mr. Winkler, "Uncle Jim" as he was more familiarly known to many in the community, grew to manhood and lived the greater part of his life.

On March 31, 1901 he was married to Mary Ellen Morrison, also of Council, to which union were born two daughters, Mrs. Howard F. (Luella) Topping, of Berkeley, Calif. and Mrs. William B. Lowe (Fredrica) of Payette. Mr. and Mrs. Winkler moved from Council to Payette in 1945. Besides the widow and daughters, surviving the deceased is also one granddaughter, Mrs. Ellsworth Haas (Alma Jean Lowe) of Payette and one great granddaughter, Tonya Haas.

Mr. Winkler was an active member of the Council IOOF since 1902, until he moved to Payette, and was a Past Noble Grand of the Order. He likewise was interested in the Rebekah Order, to which he belonged for many years. During his life he engaged in farming and merchandising.

Services were conducted today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Shaffer Memory Chapel with Rev. Miss Eunice Trumbo and Rev. Charles Easley officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery with the Payette IOOF Lodge No. 22 conducting graveside services. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, July 10, 1975
WINTERS, BIDDIE EVA

NEW PLYMOUTH - Services for Mrs. Biddie Eva Winters, 94, New Plymouth, who died Sunday at her home, were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the New Plymouth Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel by Clyde P. Lacquement of the Church of Christ. Interment was in El Monte, Calif.

She was born Jan. 27, 1891, in Murray, Ark. She was reared in Arkansas. She married Oliver Clark in 1909 in Arkansas. He died in 1916. She married George Winters in 1922, and they lived in Arkansas until 1928 when they moved to New Mexico. He died in 1932. She came to Fruitland in 1945, moved to New Plymouth in 1950 and since had resided here.

She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dud (Opal May) Petross of Fruitland and Mrs. Hilbert (Floy) Petross, of New Plymouth; four sons, Lee Clark and Bob both of Los Angeles, Desmond of San Jose, Calif., and Charley of New Plymouth; three sisters, Josie Stephens of Oklahoma, Cora Shirley of New Plymouth and Pearl Brazel of Jasper, Ark.; a brother, Walter Sell of Coal Hill, Ark.; 28 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.

Daily Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Monday, November 15, 1971
WIRTH, ANNA A.

PAYETTE - Mrs. Anna A. Wirth, 93, of Payette, died Friday at the home of her daughter in Ontario.

Mrs. Wirth was born Dec. 14, 1877 at Lakeview, Mich. She moved to Wirth, Ark. when she was 10 years old. She grew up and attended schools there. She was married to William Edward Wirth on Feb. 28, 1897 at Wirth, Ark. They came to Malheur City, Ore., in 1925. In 1942 they moved to Payette where she has since resided. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Audrey Baldwin, Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Bertha Boor, and Mrs. Beulah Derrick, both of Ontario; four sons, William Wirth, Portland; George Wirth, Brogan, Lewis Wirth, Homedale, and Victor Wirth, Lime, Ore.; 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a son.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel in Payette by the Rev. Jack Anderson. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
May 23, 1966
WITHERSPOON, WALTER WILLIAM

W. Witherspoon Services Held

Services for Walter William Witherspoon, 78, who died in an Ontario hospital Tuesday, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Shaffer Memorial chapel in Payette. Interment followed at Rosedale Memorial Park in Payette. He was born Sept. 29, 1887 in Warrensburg, MO. He lived in the Payette community since and was a member of the Presbyterian church. Submitted by Patty Theurer

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, September 10, 1953
WOLFE, J. EDWARD

Edward Wolfe Dies At Ontario Hospital

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Nyssa for J. Edward Wolfe, retired farmer who had been living at New Plymouth for the past few years. He died Saturday at the Ontario hospital.

He was born Dec. 11, 1877 and had lived in the Nyssa and Payette county areas for the past 40 years. His wife preceded him in death.

Survivors include one son, Glenn Wolfe of New Plymouth; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Sager of Mt. Vernon, Wash., and Mrs. Gilbert Klinkenberg of Nyssa, and his sister, Mrs. E. V. Quinley of New Plymouth, 11 grandchildren also survived.

The services were held at the Lienkaemper chapel in Nyssa with interment following at the Parma cemetery.

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, February 08, 1945
WOOD, J. J.

J. J. WOOD DIES IN PAYETTE HOME
Was In Hardware Business Here For Many Years

J. J. Wood, 75, retired prominent hardware dealer of this city died at the family home on South Ninth street last Thursday.

He had been in poor health for some years and a few days before death suffered a stroke of paralysis.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon with the Rev. C. G. Hannan in charge. Landon's directed the interment.

Mr. Wood was born in Grant County, Wis., Jan. 21, 1870. After living in Iowa for a time, the family came to Craigmont, Idaho in 1898. While there he operated a hardware store and took a prominent part in civic affairs. He served in the eleventh session of the state legislature from Lewis county, and was also a long time member of the Knights of Pythias lodge, holding his membership in that order until it disbanded in this city some years ago.

The family left Craigmont in 1914 and after living in Oregon and California came to Payette in 1924. At that time Mr. Wood purchased the Valley Hardware store, and he operated that establishment until a few years ago when he was for forced to sell due to failing health.

Surviving are his widow and one daughter, Miss Edna Wood, both of Payette, two brothers, Henry Wood of Moville, Iowa and Alex Wood of Tyndall, S. D., and one sister, Mrs. J. G. Tharp of Southerland, Iowa. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

The Ontario Argus Observer (Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon)
Monday, December 25, 1950
WORLEY, FERN LEROY

Worley Succumbs Slope Resident

Payette - Fern Leroy Worley, 23, an Oregon Slope resident who had been married just a month, died at the Ontario hospital last Friday, December 22. He had been ill at home for approximately two weeks before entering the hospital and passed away within a few hours after entering.

He was born at Caldwell, Kansas on December 12, 1927, and came from Kansas with his family to Oregon slope community in 1835. He was married to Barbara Bingaman in Emmett on November 25, 1950. Worley was a member of the Brethren Church.

Survivors include his wife Barbara, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Worley of Oregon Slope; five brothers; Wayne and Orville, both of Payette, Charles and Dale of Haines, Oregon, Geo of Oregon Slope; six sisters; Mrs. Mildred Englehart, Baldwin Park, Calif; Mrs. Edith Waite, Missoula, Montana; Mrs. Ruth Hill, Haines, Oregon; and Norma, Lilla Gene and Georgia all at home on the Oregon Slope.

Services will be held Thursday, December 28, at 2:30 p.m. at the Brethren church in Payette. The Rev. Marion Smith and the Rev. Arthur Baldwin will officiate. Interment will be in the Riverside cemetery in Payette under the direction of the Shaffer Memory Chapel. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, January 24, 1957
WREN, MALLIE

Services Set For Mrs. Mallie Wren

Services for Mrs. Mallie Mae Wren, 56, who died Monday in Caldwell, will be held here Friday at 2 p.m. at the Shaffer Memory Chapel with the Rev. H. L. Wernick officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.

Born June 5, 1900, in Payette, she was married to Oren Wren, Sr., on Dec. 11, 1928. They moved from Payette to Caldwell in 1953. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Surviving are four daughters, Mary Wren of Caldwell, Anna Slone of Payette, Betty Jo Cross of Mt. View, Calif., and Jenny Wren of Ontario; one son, Oren Wren, Jr. of Walla Walla, Wash. a brother, John N. Phillips of Portland, and four sisters, Mrs. James Biggs of Payette, Mrs. Martin Cheney of Seneca, Ore., Mrs.. Ivan Graham and Mrs. Roy Duggan, both of Klamath Falls, Ore. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, June 04, 1959
WRIGHT, ARCH

Last Rites Held Wed. For Arch Wright, 77

Services for Arch Wright, 77, of New Plymouth who died Sunday afternoon in the Ontario hospital, were conducted at the Peckham-Dakan-Davis chapel in Caldwell on Wednesday with the Rev. Harold N. Nye officiating. Interment was at Canyon Hill.

Mr. Wright was born Jan. 25, 1882 in Bentley, Ill. and was reared in Illinois. He was married Dec. 22, 1904 at Carthage, Ill. to Arnettie Glines and they moved to Parma later that month. The couple moved to Emmett in 1905 and lived there until 1930 when they moved to a farm in the Big Bend community of western Canyon county. They moved to New Plymouth in 1946.

In addition to Mrs. Wright he is survived by two sons, John Wright of New Plymouth and Wayne Wright of Grants Pass, Ore.; three daughters, Miss Mae Wright of New Plymouth, Mrs. Lucille Shearer of Paul, Idaho, and Mrs. Nellie Butts of Boise; a brother, Edgar Wright of Boise, and 12 grand children and two great grandchildren.

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, June 04, 1959
WRINKLE, OLA EARL

O. E. Wrinkle Dies Monday At Age 60

Services for Ola Earl Wrinkle, 60, of Payette, who died Monday were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Payette LDS church. Bishop Dean M. McDonald officiated and interment will be at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles. The local arrangements were under the direction of the Shaffer chapel.

Mr. Winkle, a retired policeman, was born Aug. 20, 1898 at Ofla, Mo. and was married at Yuma, Ariz. on Nov. 16, 1942 to Lucille Monderly. They came to Payette nine years ago from Los Angeles where Mr. Wrinkle had been a policeman.

He was a member of the Elks lodge.

In addition to his wife of Payette, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Betty Robb of Payette; his mother, Mrs. Rose Belle Wrinkle, Los Angeles; four brothers, Omer J. and Lee Wrinkle, all of Los Angeles and Guy of North Hollywood, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Mable Hall, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Vera Heron, Colleville, Calif.; and two grandchildren.

Independent Enterprise
Thursday, January 14, 1965
WYLDE, RUSSELL

Rev. Wylde's Father Passes In Boston

Russell A. Wylde, 74, of Newtonville, Massachusetts died on Dec. 26. A native of Lawrence, he was a 1912 graduate of Dartmouth College and later attended Harvard College and the Massachusetts of Technology.

During World War I Wylde served in the Army Medical Corps, and was awarded the Croix de Guerre, France's highest military decoration.

He was also a three time winner of the Silver Star and also held the Purple Heart and several citations from the late Genner John J. Pershing.

He leaves his wife and two sons, William T. of Rye, N. H., and the Rev. Palmer Wylde of Payette.

Services were held in Newtonville in St. John's Episcopal Church.

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