Nellie May Barton
1882 - 1953 (71 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. Nellie May Barton was born on 31 Mar 1882 in Russell County, Kansas; died on 29 May 1953 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas. Notes:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60257041/nellie-may-reed
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60257041/nellie-may-reedNellie married Pearl Bedford Reed on 01 Feb 1900 in Lincoln County, Kansas. Pearl (son of John Smith Reed and Margaret Frances Meredith) was born on 27 Mar 1880 in Coffey, Coffey County, Kansas; died on 02 Jan 1956 in Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. May Pearl Reed
was born on 2 Jun 1900 in Kansas; died on 29 Dec 1989 in Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas. - 3. Winnie Bernice Reed was born on 21 Mar 1902 in Beverly, Lincoln County, Kansas; died on 20 Jul 1986 in Delano, Kern County, California; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare County, California.
- 4. Maggie Jane Reed was born on 19 Nov 1903 in Kansas; died on 19 Jul 1992; was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas.
- 5. John Brice Reed was born on 17 Oct 1905 in Kansas; died on 21 Jan 1972 in Kern County, California; was buried in North Kern Cemetery, Delano, Kern County, California.
- 6. William Samuel Reed was born on 2 Jul 1907 in Kansas; died on 7 Dec 1936 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas.
- 7. Edith C. Reed was born on 17 Jan 1910 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 16 Jan 2012; was buried in North Kern Cemetery, Delano, Kern County, California.
- 2. May Pearl Reed
Generation: 2
2. May Pearl Reed (1.Nellie1) was born on 2 Jun 1900 in Kansas; died on 29 Dec 1989 in Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111018521/may-pearl-markley3. 
Winnie Bernice Reed (1.Nellie1) was born on 21 Mar 1902 in Beverly, Lincoln County, Kansas; died on 20 Jul 1986 in Delano, Kern County, California; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare County, California. Notes:
The Madison County Record (Huntsville, Arkansas) · 11 Sep 1986, Thu · Page 10
Delano Pioneer Will Be Missed
(This article was printed in the Delano, Calif., Record.)
By Paul Wahl
The death of Winnie B. Gage last month left a definite hole in the memory of her family and the Delano community.
Although a relatively short-time resident of Delano, she left an impression of friends and neighbors. She’s best remembered as being an “active older person,” something she wished for all older citizens.
“She couldn’t stand to see anyone just sitting around,” recalled daughter Betty Kouklis of Delano.
Life began for Winnie Gage on March 21, 1902 in Beverly, Kan. Later, her parents, P.B. and Nellie Barton Reed, three sisters and two brothers and Winnie set off for Huntsville, Ark., in a covered wagon.
At the age of 13 Winnie took her first job caring for elderly neighbors for $1.50 per week. By age 17 she was teaching school and later worked as a telephone switchboard operator.
In an heirloom book left to her family, Winne explained that she wanted to be a nurse but settled for teaching when she found out nursing took college.
On March 21, 1920, Winne married the man she called “her one true love” – Lyman J. Gage. She was 18.
The couple had seven children – Berniece, L.J., Jr., Reed, Louis, Betty and the twins, Bill and Bob.
All of the children are graduates of Delano High School and many of them attended Columbine School.
Lyman and Winnie Gage struck out for California in 1931, seeking what all immigrants in the 30s were – a better life. They hit Delano in 1933.
The family lived in Delano until 1947, when they moved to Springville. Lyman operated a service station and hobby shop.
It was during their tenure in Springville that Winnie began her career in journalism. She was Springville reporter for the Fresno Bee, Farm Tribune and the Porterville Recorder.
In 1933, she had a daily senior citizens activity program on KCHJ which she wrote and produced. Each program featured a “thought for the day” which was usually repeated at lunch at the senior center.
She also wrote a senior citizens activity column for the Delano Record.
Winnie began another hobby, which was to become a passion in 1945. After a bout with valley fever, she began making and dressing dolls and eventually had almost 700 in her collection.
She repaired and redressed dolls for the Porterville State Hospital using materials such as clay, apples, nuts, bottles, clothespins, wire and crepe paper to fashion her creations.
She also collected bottles, buttons, postcards, old Valentine cards, rocks, books, shells and cacti, many of which she started from seed.
Lyman and Winnie marked their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970. Winnie moved back to Delano after Lyman’s death to be closer to daughters Berniece Harwood and Betty Kouklis.
The rest of the family is rather spread out, but that didn’t stop Winnie from visiting. Partly because daughter Berniece is a travel agent and partly because she loved to travel, she made many visits to Arkansas, Alaska, Washington, Idaho and places in Kern County.
Son L.J. resides in Anchorage, Alaska, son Louis in Buckley, Wash., and son Reed in Caldwell, Idaho. Bill and Bob live in Taft.
Shuffleboard was also a love of Winnie’s life. She recently won a Senior Citizen Olympic Gold Medal in a Bakersfield competition at age 81.
Besides her immediate family, Winnie left a sister in Delano – Edit Grimes. She is also survived by two sisters from Huntsville – May Markley and Maggie King.
(Lyman Gage was the brother of Bob Gage of Huntsville. Many of their nieces and nephews also reside in Madison County.)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209597285/winnie-bernice-gageWinnie married Lyman Jerome Gage on 21 Mar 1920 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas. Lyman (son of Joseph Andrew Gage and Hattie Bell Price) was born on 29 Dec 1898 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 21 Jun 1970 in Springville, Tulare County, California; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Louis Edward Gage was born on 16 Feb 1925 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 24 Oct 2008 in Buckley, Pierce County, Washington; was buried in Buckley Cemetery, Buckley, Pierce County, Washington.
- 9. Bill Theodore Gage was born on 19 Aug 1928 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 01 Jul 1996 in San Louis Obispo County, California; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bakersfield, Kern County, California.
- 10. Joseph Reed Gage was born on 08 Aug 1923 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 10 Apr 2007.
- 8. Louis Edward Gage
4. Maggie Jane Reed (1.Nellie1) was born on 19 Nov 1903 in Kansas; died on 19 Jul 1992; was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110931082/maggie-jane-kingMaggie married William Albert King on 1 Jan 1922 in Madison County, Arkansas. William was born on 22 Jul 1899 in Madison County, Arkansas; died on 14 May 1966; was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. John Brice Reed (1.Nellie1) was born on 17 Oct 1905 in Kansas; died on 21 Jan 1972 in Kern County, California; was buried in North Kern Cemetery, Delano, Kern County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67260293/john-brice-reed6. William Samuel Reed (1.Nellie1) was born on 2 Jul 1907 in Kansas; died on 7 Dec 1936 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60257042/william-samuel-reed7. Edith C. Reed (1.Nellie1) was born on 17 Jan 1910 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 16 Jan 2012; was buried in North Kern Cemetery, Delano, Kern County, California. Notes:
Edith C. Grimes January 17, 1910 - January 16, 2012.
Edith Grimes, 101, of Delano, California, passed away January 16, 2012 (one day before her 102nd Birthday). She was born January 17, 1910, in Topeka, Kansas. Edith sold Avon for 19 years until her retirement in 1979 and was very active in the First Baptist Church (later known as Church of the Heartland). She was a Charter Member of the DRMC Auxiliary. She loved being a part of the Church and the Auxiliary.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, her husband Raymond of 60 years and grandson, Kenny. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 20, 2012, 11:00am at North Kern Christian Center, 12th and Madison Streets, Delano, CA Burial to follow at North Kern District Cemetery, Delano, California Lane Family Funeral Home www.bakersfield.com/obits
Published in Bakersfield Californian on January 19, 2012.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83709040/edith-c.-grimes
Generation: 3
8. 
Louis Edward Gage (3.Winnie2, 1.Nellie1) was born on 16 Feb 1925 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 24 Oct 2008 in Buckley, Pierce County, Washington; was buried in Buckley Cemetery, Buckley, Pierce County, Washington. Notes:
The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California) · 23 Mar 1947, Sun · Page 17
Delano Hero Is Given Silver Star For Gallantry
Delano (Kern Co.), March 22 – Louis E. Gage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Gage, Sr., of Delano, was presented the Silver Star award for gallantry in action at a formal retreat ceremony closing the open house celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Presidio in San Francisco.
Gage at present is majoring in journalism at the University of California at Berkeley.
Text of Citation
The citation reads as follows:
“By direction of the president, under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-45, September 22, 1943, as amended to Louis E. Gage, 39045-987, staff sergeant, infantry, headquarters company, 222nd Infantry, for gallantry in action on April 28, 1945, near Dachau, Germany.
“After leading his platoon across an open field near Dachau under sniper fire, Sergeant Gage investigated two caves dug in the side of a road. Throwing tow fragmentation grenades in each case, he entered and discovered 11 dead German SS troops. As he left the caves, an enemy machine pistol, several machine guns and small arms opened fire upon him. Sergeant Gage borrowed a sub machine and advanced to a position less than 50 yards from the enemy, firing into their position. He repeated this performance twice in the face of heavy fire, killing 14, wounding 23 and taking eight prisoners. By this indomitable courage and intrepid gallantry, Sergeant Gage reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.”
Recovered From Wound
Slightly more than three months prior to this exploit at Dachau, Gage was wounded in action in France on January 21, 1945. He recovered in time to participate in the drive into Germany.
Gage entered the army on May 12, 1943, after being graduated from the Delano High School. He took his advanced training at Camp Gruber, Okla.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169876532/louis-edward-gageLouis married Beverly Gay on 8 Feb 1948 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. Beverly (daughter of Milus Osgood Gay and Antoinette Guernsey) was born on 15 Jul 1928 in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming; died on 28 Nov 2021; was buried in Buckley Cemetery, Buckley, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Bill Theodore Gage (3.Winnie2, 1.Nellie1) was born on 19 Aug 1928 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 01 Jul 1996 in San Louis Obispo County, California; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bakersfield, Kern County, California. Notes:
Santa Maria Time, Santa Maria, California. 3 July 1996. Page 4
Bill T. Gage
Bakersfield - A memorial gathering will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Beardsley Junior High School cafeteria for Bill T. Gage, 67, of Bakersfield.
He died July 1, 1996, at a local hospital.
Mr. Gage was born Aug. 19, 1928 in Huntsville, Ark.
He was a resident of Kern County for more than 64 years. Mr. Gage worked with the Kern Mosquito Abatement District for 41 years as a source reduction specialist. He coached youth sports and was active with scouting. Mr. Gage was a member of the Silver Streakers senior softball team, playing often against a rival team in Santa Maria.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Mary Ann Gage of Bakersfield, sons Stephen Gage of Bakersfield, and Bill Gage of Newport Beach; daughter Sharon Bradley of Bakersfield; brothers Lyman J. Gage of Anchorage, Alaska, Joseph R. Gage of Nampa, Idaho, Louis E. Gage of Buckley, Wash., and his twin Bob Gage of Taft; sisters Berniece E. Tallman of Oildate, and Betty Kouklis of Indio; and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lady Family Mortuary of Arroyo Grande.
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Times-Press Recorder, Arroyo Grande, California. 5 July 1996. Page 12.
Bill T. Gage of Bakersfield died Monday, July 1, 1995, at an Arroyo Grande hospital at age 67.
A memorial gathering was planned for today (July 5) at 11 a.m. at Beardsley Junior High School cafeteria in Bakersfield.
Mr. Gage was born Aug. 19, 1928, in Huntsville, Ark., and had lived in Kern County for more than 64 years. He was worked as a source reduction specialist for the Kern Mosquito Abatement District for 41 years.
During his children's youth, he coached sports and was active with Scouting. He was a member of the Silver Streakers, a senior softball team that played weekly and often played against a rival team in Santa Maria. He enjoyed golf and loved traveling in his motorhome. He frequently traveled to Pismo Beach and had friends on the Central Coast. He never knew a stranger and was loved by all.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years: Mary Ann Gage of Bakersfield; his sons: Stephen Gage of Bakersfield and Bill Gage of Newport Beach; a daughter; Sharon Bradley of Bakersfield; his brothers: Lyman J. Gage of Anchorage, Alaska, Joseph R. Gage of Nampa, Idaho, Louis E. Gage of Buckley, Wash., and twin Bob Gage of Taft; his sisters; Berniece E. Tallman of Oildate and Betty Kouklis of Indio; and six grandchildren: Jeremy, Jonathan, Erin, Stephanie, Ryan and Billy.
Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lady Family Mortuary of Arroyo Grande.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8665490/bill-gage10. Joseph Reed Gage (3.Winnie2, 1.Nellie1) was born on 08 Aug 1923 in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 10 Apr 2007.