Roy Everhart, son of Silas and Jennie Elizabeth Everhart, was born in a “soddy” near Ransom on December 23, 1886.

As a boy he attended the Ransom school. When the United States became involved in the first World War, Roy volunteered for service and served overseas in France and Germany.

On September 24, 1923 he was united in marriage to Mary Josephine Parrett at Kansas City, Mo. On December 31, 1923, the couple moved to Ransom where they have since resided.

A few years ago, Roy was found to be a victim of cancer, that at that time was thought to have effected a cure. However, other growths developed and in spite of hospital and other medical and surgical care, brought about his death on September 12, 1946, at the age of 59 years, 8 months and 19 days. Roy is the first of the 13 brothers and sisters to go. He had many friends in Ransom and wherever he was known.

On Wednesday, September 4, Roy made his peace with God and together with his wife, was received into the Methodist Church at Ransom on Thursday morning, September 5.

Left to mourn his loss are his widow; Mary Josephine Everhart, four sisters, Mrs. Cora Rider of Ransom, Mrs. Jennie Warnow, Salina; Mrs. Lula McMichael, Pueblo, Colo.; and Mrs. Maud Brown, Brownell, eight brothers, Will and Clarence of Ransom, Fred of Brownell, Clayton of Arnold, Lee of Fort Scott, Henry of Phillips, Texas, Herman of Granada, Colo., and Connard of Canada, and many other relatives and friends.

John Aeby was in charge of the funeral services which were held according to military regulations. The following were color bearers: Francis Hilmes, Ben Cowan and Robert Breit. Pallbearers were: Cyril Kraus, Jake Long, Urban Landwehr, Melvin Clark, Orville Oriez and Harold Anderson.

The choir sang beautifully, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”, “Praying For You”, “Abide With Me”. A duet “Almost Home” was sung by Rev. and Mrs. Paulding.

Ness Co. News, Sept. 26. 1946