TARWATER. Vergie Jane (Maxwell) - b. January 14, 1888 - d. February 4, 1928

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Howard Courant
February 9, 1928

DEATH OF MRS. TARWATER

Mrs. J. D. Tarwater of Howard, died at the Chanute Hospital, Saturday evening.  She underwent a serious and intricate surgical operation three weeks ago, and did not show any improvement thereafter.  Her sufferings were great.

The body was brought home Sunday evening, and the funeral was held at the Presbyterian church, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. R. Griggs, her pastor.  The Presbyterian chior sang favorite hymns and a beautiful anthem arrangement of "Rock of Ages."   It was a beautiful and impressive service.

Mrs. Tarwater was greatly beloved in the community for her cheerful, friendly disposition, her kindness, her charity, and her good fellowship.    She will be greatly missed and her husband has the heartfelt sympathy of all in his irreparable loss.  The burial was at Grace Lawn cemetery.

The following obituary was read at the funeral service:

Vergie Jane Maxwell, daughter of Z. H. and Margaret Ellen Maxwell, was born near Howard, Kansas, January 14, 1888.  She grew to womanhood in this county, attended school in and near Howard.  On August 24, 1908, she was united in marriage with James D. Tarwater, and with her husband made this city their home, working together in their office, the wife making an able and cheerful helpmate in business as well as in the home.

Mrs. Tarwater became a member of the Howard Presbyterian church many years ago, and was a faithful worker in the Sunday school and all the women's organizations of the church.  She was also a member of the choir, having a beautiful voice.

She was a member of the Woman's Civic Club, the Tuesday Reading Club and always took a lively interest in the social and civic life of the town.

Mrs. Tarwater's health began failing several months ago, and she suffered greatly, but through it all was cheerful, patient and hopeful. She passed from earth at the hospital at Chanute, February 4, 1928.

She is survived by her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Bohannon of Wichita, Mrs. Rose Wheeler, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; and two brothers, T. A. Maxwell, of Harlingen, Texas, and W. R. Maxwell of Houston, Texas.  She also leaves a host of dear friends to mourn her early departure.