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     Thomas Franklin Dodson Jr. was buried at Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Shasta Co., California.² His Social Security Number was 549-20-9912.⁷ He was born on December 17, 1923 at Los Angeles Co., California.^2,8,3,7,4,5 He died on February 15, 1991 at Shasta Co., California, at age 67.^2,7,3

     Mabel Etta Elkins was buried at Belton Cemetery, Cambridge Road just west of South Scott Avenue, Belton, Cass Co., Missouri.^1,3 She was born on April 2, 1883 at Wakefield, Clay Co., Kansas.^1,3 As of 1903,her married name was Gray.⁴ She married Thomas Edward Gray, son of William Lee Gray and Anna Eliza "Annie" Caldwell, in 1903 at Gatesville, Clay Co., Kansas.^4,1,2 Mabel Etta Elkins died on June 5, 1967 at Harrisonville, Cass Co., Missouri, at age 84.^1,3 She Mrs. Mabel E. Gray, 84, of Belton, died yesterday at a rest home in Harrisonville. She was born in Wakefield, Kas., and lived 30 years in Belton. Mrs. Gray was a member of the Belton Methodist church. Surviving are two sons, Walter L. Gray, Belton, and Herbert K. Gray, Peculiar in Cass County; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Brooks, Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Mildred Starks, Arcadia, Calif; seven grandchildren and three great-granchildren. Services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday at the George chapel Belton, burial in Belton cemetery. on June 6, 1967.³

     Walter Lee Gray was buried at Belton Cemetery, Cambridge Road just west of South Scott Avenue, Belton, Cass Co., Missouri.³ His Social Security Number was 496-01-2375.⁶ He married Loretta Margaret Knoetzel.³ Walter Lee Gray was born on April 6, 1906 at Kenneth Township, Johnson Co., Kansas.^2,6,3 He died on February 22, 1988 at Harrisonville, Cass Co., Missouri, at age 81.^6,3

     Ruth Evelyn Gray was buried at Belton Cemetery, Cambridge Road just west of South Scott Avenue, Belton, Cass Co., Missouri.³ She was born on May 16, 1907 at Kenneth Township, Johnson Co., Kansas.³ She died on September 12, 1914 at Kenneth Township, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 7.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 494-14-6308.⁵ Herbert Elkins Gray was buried at Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Cass Co., Missouri.⁶ He was born on January 28, 1915 at Kenneth Township, Johnson Co., Kansas.^5,6 He married Avis Lucile Duvall on June 26, 1938 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.^3,6 Herbert Elkins Gray died on January 18, 1988 at Oak Grove, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 72.^5,6

     Dorothy Virginia Gray was buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, 6000 South R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.³ She Dorothy Virginia Brooks, age 96, of Denison, TX, passed away at Nanaws Place, Denison, TX. She was born on June 28, 1917 in Belton, MO, to Thomas Edward and Mable Etta Elkins Gray. She was a secretary in the Aviation Industry. She was a high school graduate and attended college. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Riza & Jan of Sherman, TX, & Betty Nickla & Raymond of Oriental, NC, grandchildren, Wade Riza, Kristin Kaul & Dallas Nickla. Many other relatives and friends. Her husband, Dallas Bates Brooks preceded her in death on May 24, 1993, others include her parents and a grandchild, Todd. No services are planned at this time.⁴ Her married name was Brooks.⁴ She married Dallas Bates Brooks.⁴ Dorothy Virginia Gray was born on June 28, 1917 at Belton, Cass Co., Missouri.^3,4 She died on April 3, 2014 at Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 96.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 487-16-1532.⁸ Mildred Irene Gray was born on November 3, 1920 at Belton, Cass Co., Missouri.^8,4,5 As of October 30, 1941,her married name was Starks.² She married Herbert Milton Starks on October 30, 1941 at Jackson Co., Missouri.² Mildred Irene Gray and Herbert Milton Starks were divorced in August, 1966 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ Mildred Irene Gray died on August 19, 2001 at Arcadia, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80.^8,9

     Avis Lucile Duvall was buried at Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Cass Co., Missouri.² She was born on April 17, 1920 at Moreland, Pope Co., Arkansas.^1,2 As of June 26, 1938,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Herbert Elkins Gray, son of Thomas Edward Gray and Mabel Etta Elkins, on June 26, 1938 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.^1,2 Avis Lucile Duvall died on July 10, 1971 at Peculiar, Cass Co., Missouri, at age 51.^1,2

     Herbert Milton Starks was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^4,5 He was born on February 11, 1920 at Van Buren Township, Newton Co., Missouri.^3,4,5,6 He married Mildred Irene Gray, daughter of Thomas Edward Gray and Mabel Etta Elkins, on October 30, 1941 at Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ Herbert Milton Starks and Mildred Irene Gray were divorced in August, 1966 at Los Angeles Co., California.² Herbert Milton Starks died on June 4, 2014 at California at age 94.^4,5

     George Addison Young was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁴ His Social Security Number was 497-26-9263.³ He was born on February 28, 1874 at Kansas; His draft card has a birth year of 1875.^1,4,3 He married Mary Catherine Gray, daughter of William Lee Gray and Anna Eliza "Annie" Caldwell, on December 24, 1899 at Johnson Co., Kansas.² George Addison Young died in 1944 at Aubry Township, Johnson Co., Kansas.^5,4

     Virginia Evelene "Virgie" Young was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Chetopa, Labette Co., Kansas.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 447-24-7492.⁶ She was born on February 13, 1903 at Kenneth Township, Johnson Co., Missouri.^6,4,5 As of August, 1919,her married name was Sheldon.⁴ She married Harry Olen Sheldon in August, 1919.⁴ As of September 3, 1935,her married name was Guinn.⁷ Virginia Evelene "Virgie" Young married Dan Isaac Guinn on September 3, 1935 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^7,4 Virginia Evelene "Virgie" Young died on July 23, 1992 at Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 89.^8,4,5 She CHETOPA — Virgie E. Guinn, 89, of Chetopa died Thursday, July 23, 1992, at the Olathe Medical Center, Olathe. She had lived in the Royal Terrace nursing home in Olathe for the past five months. She was born Feb 13, 1903, in Kenneth to George and Mary (Gray) Young. She was married to Olen Sheldon in August 1919. He died in January 1926. She was married to Dan Guinn in September 1935 in Olathe. They moved to Chetopa in about 1970 from Sylmar, Calif., where they had lived for 26 years. Mr. Guinn died in April 1975. While in California, Mrs Guinn was supervisor of the pastry department for the Los Angeles school system for 20 years. Mrs. Guinn attended the Assembly of God Church in Chetopa. Survivors include a son Ray of Olanthe; a brother, Wilbur Young of Kansas City, Mo; four granddaughters; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Hirrel Sheldon, who died in July 1931. The service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bath Funeral Home of Chetopa with the Rev. Ron Frazier officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery. on July 24, 1992.⁴

     Wilbur William Young was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 486-26-1331.⁷ He was born on May 23, 1912 at Stanley, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,7,4,5 He married Virginia Ruth Goodloe on October 13, 1935 at Stanley, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,8 Wilbur William Young died on February 20, 2008 at Kansas City, Missouri, at age 95.^3,7,5 He Wilbur William Young, 95, and his wife, Virginia Ruth Young, 90, both of Kansas City, MO, passed away February 20, 2008 at their home. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, KS. Mr. Young was born May 23, 1912 in Stanley, KS; Mrs. Young was born June 25, 1917 in Stanley, KS. Wilbur and Virginia were 95 and 90 years "Young" and had been married over 72 years; they still lived in the home they shared for over 65 years. They both died peacefully in their sleep, laying together side by side, holding hands, and within four hours of each other. Wilbur was a respected, long-time home builder in the KC area; Virginia was involved in many community organizations. She also helped in her husband's business while they raised their family of five. Their children, nieces, nephews, spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren were able to be with them in their final days. They were special to all that met them and serve as a symbol of true love and commitment to each other and family. Mr. and Mrs. Young are survived by their five children: Laura Evans, Dwight Young, Nancy Gordon, Janet Tracy and Larry Young. In addition, they are survived by eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister Gerry Hower and sister in law Mae Goodloe. on February 23, 2008.³

     Harry Olen Sheldon was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.¹ He was born on August 12, 1899 at Stilwell, Johnson Co., Kansas; His death certificate has a birth year of 1898.^1,2,5 He married Virginia Evelene "Virgie" Young, daughter of George Addison Young and Mary Catherine Gray, in August, 1919.³ Harry Olen Sheldon died on January 16, 1926 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Kansas, at age 26.^1,3,4,5 He Harry Olin Sheldon of Stanley, Kansas, died Saturday, January 18, at a Kansas City hospital, after an operation for appendicitis. He leaves a wife and two small children. Rev. W. H. Hargrove preached the funeral discourse on Monday. on January 21, 1926.⁴

     Hirrel Catherine Sheldon was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁴ She was born on August 20, 1924 at Kansas.^5,4 She died on September 12, 1931 at Kansas at age 7.⁴

     Harry Raymond Sheldon Harry "Ray" Sheldon, 95, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas, with his four daughters by his side. Burial to follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Overland Park, Kansas. Ray was born December 18, 1925, in a small, rural home near Louisburg, Kansas, to Harry Olen and Virgie Evelene (Young) Sheldon. While attending Stilwell High School, he took off a year to work in order to save the family farm. He returned to school and graduated in 1944 then attended Kansas City Junior College to study accounting. It was during his senior year he met his future wife of 63 years. He married Onita Ruth Young on February 22, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas; she passed away December 29, 2009. A member of the "Greatest Generation," Ray believed in serving his country and community. He was a United States veteran of two wars. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II stationed in the Aleutian Islands. When he returned from this service, he joined the Reserves and was eventually called to fight in the Korean War as a member of the US Navy. He was stationed off the coast of Korea on the aircraft carrier USS Boxer and was proud to be a member of the "Bitter Birds," the nickname given to the squadron from the Olathe Naval Station. When his military career was finished, Ray focused on his proudest profession – farmer. Ray loved spending time on the farm with his family and enjoyed raising hogs, which he called his "steady paycheck." He also raised cattle and row crops on his picturesque land in southern Johnson County. An advocate for education, Ray attended Kansas City Jr. College to study accounting and later Olathe VoTech School to learn the trade of welding. He was also a skilled carpenter who spent countless hours building homes. As a lifelong area resident, Ray found countless ways to give back to the community. Ray was a member of the Spring Hill United Methodist Church where he had the distinctive title of Sunday School Superintendent for 10 years. He dedicated his time to the Hilltop School as a member of the school board and the boys and girls basketball coach as well as a referee at Hilltop Elementary School. Basketball was one of Ray's favorite hobbies. He loved playing and always had a basketball goal in his barn so he could shoot hoops in his limited downtime. He traveled across the state as a referee for high school boys basketball games. His other community service roles included president of the USD 230 Spring Hill school board and a member of the Johnson County Fair Board, VFW, and the Farm Service Agency. He was on the Ski Bees, a performance ski team with the Olathe Marine Club. Ray and Ruth were also active members of the Olathe Trail Riders where they served in numerous committees and leadership positions. In his leisure time, Ray enjoyed boating, water skiing, camping, collecting Allis-Chalmers tractors and toy tractors. Above all, Ray's favorite time was being with his family. He will be remembered for his positivity, generosity, and loving spirit. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth Sheldon, sister Hirrel Catherine, and great-granddaughter Evelyn JoAn Dilts. Ray is survived by his daughters: Linda (Loyd) Johnston, Buena Vista, Colorado; Mary Sheldon, Olathe, Kansas; Diane (David) Meyers, Olathe, Kansas; and Elaine (Kelly) Girton, Sabetha, Kansas. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.⁷ He was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.^7,5 He was born on December 18, 1925 at Louisburg, Miami Co., Kansas.^3,7,5 He married Onita Ruth Young on February 22, 1946 at Kansas City, Kansas.^7,5,8 Harry Raymond Sheldon died on November 23, 2021 at Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 95.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 440-09-2741.⁶ Dan Isaac Guinn was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Chetopa, Labette Co., Kansas.^3,4 He was born on November 10, 1903 at Grovespring, Wright Co., Missouri.^3,4,5,6 He married Virginia Evelene "Virgie" Young, daughter of George Addison Young and Mary Catherine Gray, on September 3, 1935 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2 Dan Isaac Guinn died on April 16, 1975 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 71.^2,3,4 He CHETOPA - The body of Dan I. Guinn, 71, of Chetopa will arrive here at noon Saturday for services at 2 p.m. in the Sperry Funeral Home. Guinn died late Wednesday in the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. He and Mrs. Guinn retired to Chetopa in 1969 after he had worked 25 years in the Los Angeles school system. He was born on Nov 10, 1903, in Grove Springs, Mo., to Hunley and Mary Burttrum Guinn, and grew to manhood in Missouri. He and Virgie Sheldon were married in 1936 and lived in Chetopa for a few years before going to California. Survivors include Mrs. Guinn, of the home; a daughter, Mary Frances; a stepson, Ray Sheldon of Olathe; three brothers, Howard of Chetopa, Bill of Vinita, Okla., and Rutherford of Anchorage, Alaska; and five sisters, Mrs. Sarah Crow of Commerce, Okla; Mrs. Delila Stanislaus of Bluejacket, Okla., Mrs. Alma Jones of Hilandville, Mo., Mrs. Dulcie Wright of Kingman, Ariz., and Mrs. Gladys Wells of Vinita. The Rev. Ronnie Frazier will conduct the services and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery near Chetopa. on April 18, 1975.⁴

     Virginia Ruth Goodloe was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,4 She was born on March 25, 1917 at Stanley, Johnson Co., Kansas; Her gravestone has a birth date of Jun 25, 1917.^3,4 As of October 13, 1935,her married name was Young.¹ She married Wilbur William Young, son of George Addison Young and Mary Catherine Gray, on October 13, 1935 at Stanley, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,1 Virginia Ruth Goodloe died on February 21, 2008 at Kansas City, Missouri, at age 90.^3,4 She Wilbur William Young, 95, and his wife, Virginia Ruth Young, 90, both of Kansas City, MO, passed away February 20, 2008 at their home. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, KS. Mr. Young was born May 23, 1912 in Stanley, KS; Mrs. Young was born June 25, 1917 in Stanley, KS. Wilbur and Virginia were 95 and 90 years "Young" and had been married over 72 years; they still lived in the home they shared for over 65 years. They both died peacefully in their sleep, laying together side by side, holding hands, and within four hours of each other. Wilbur was a respected, long-time home builder in the KC area; Virginia was involved in many community organizations. She also helped in her husband's business while they raised their family of five. Their children, nieces, nephews, spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren were able to be with them in their final days. They were special to all that met them and serve as a symbol of true love and commitment to each other and family. Mr. and Mrs. Young are survived by their five children: Laura Evans, Dwight Young, Nancy Gordon, Janet Tracy and Larry Young. In addition, they are survived by eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister Gerry Hower and sister in law Mae Goodloe. on February 23, 2008.³

     Timothy Neal "Tim" Basham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Patricia Lucas.¹ Timothy Neal "Tim" Basham was born on October 8, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 He married Nancy Carol Puckett on August 24, 1991 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.³ Timothy Neal "Tim" Basham and Nancy Carol Puckett were divorced on January 6, 2000 at Russell Co., Virginia.⁴ Timothy Neal "Tim" Basham died on April 16, 2011 at Virginia at age 51.^1,7 He Timothy Neal Basham, 51, of Salem and Belfast, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. He followed his father's footsteps for many years working as a heavy equipment mechanic, and later was employed by Mike's Super Save. Tim was a wonderful woodworker, and loved his home and being there very much. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Ernest and Ada Basham and Jewell and Lillie Reed; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Billy Ray Lucas and Patricia Tucker; brothersin-law, Donald Maxwell and William Lucas; and uncle, Vern Basham. His surviving family includes his parents, Edsel and Mary Basham; wife, Patricia Basham; stepchildren, Daniel, Jonathan, Michelle, and Kevin Moore; siblings, Sherry Maxwell and Terry Basham and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Ashley, Zachary, Isaac, Hunter, Tina Paige, and a very special grandson, Jacob; nephews and nieces, Jeremy Basham and wife, April, Stephanie Alderson and husband, Bill, Jennifer Moles and husband, Kourtney, Jonathan Maxwell and wife, Mindy, and Joshua Maxwell; great-nephews and great-nieces, London and Tinley Basham, Grant and Erika Alderson, and Audrey Moles; many very special aunts and uncles; and numerous other family members. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 19, 2011.¹