On July 9, 2021, the memorial service was held for Mr. Joseph Frederick Thomas, II. known to many as Joe Thomas. The service was held at Eureka Downs Racetrack with Jeff Wyrick officiating. His ashes were buried in the winner circle with some of them spread over the track at the finish line.
Margaret Ann Doll of Eureka, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Greenwood County Hospital, in Eureka, at the age of 83.
Neva was born in Oxford, Kansas on November 25, 1931 to Bessie and Walter McCammon. She grew up on their small family farm outside Eureka, Kansas. She literally had to walk a mile to school, sometimes in the snow. She moved to town to go to high school where she worked at the Rexall drug store soda counter. That is where she met the love of her life, Dale C. Meredith. After they got hitched in Eureka they were serenaded by the song “Candy Kisses” while being wheeled down Main Street in a wheel barrel. They enjoyed 64 years together until Dale’s death on May 30, 2013.
Billy Lynn Stewart, a resident of Severy, KS, passed away on Friday, September 10 at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO. He was born on December 10, 1955 to Marvin Lee and Mamie Louise (Davis) Stewart. Billy grew up learning the value of hard work and family. He was a fourth-generation farmer. He learned the cattle trade from his Grandfather and traditions carried down from his father. Billy graduated from Howard Community High School and attended Butler Community College. On October 15, 1993, Billy married Virginia Langston. Billy was a hard worker, a loving husband and loyal friend. He was a simple man, honest and he was raised in a generation of men, where a handshake is a code of honor and integrity. He will be sorely missed.
Vickie Ann Little, 67, of Severy, died on Monday, September 20, 2021, at her home, in Severy.
PO Box 590
Eureka, KS 67045
Phone: 620-583-5721
Fax: 620-583-5922