In Memory Of
Melvin A. Carothers
1949
2014
Melvin A. Carothers
July 10, 1949 — July 26, 2014
Melvin Allen Carothers, 65, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Midland Hospice House.
Melvin was born July 10, 1949 in Topeka, the son of H.H. and Dorothy (Longshore) Carothers. He went to Berryton Grade School and graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1967.
He worked in the trucking industry all of his life, most recently driving for Ruan.
He was a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene and Masonic Lodge #248 A.F. & A.M.
Melvin married Earlene Helmke on February 14, 2008 in Wakarusa. She survives. Other survivors include brother, Don (Rita) Carothers, Berryton; step-daughter, Lisa (Bryan) Rogers, Lee's Summit, MO; step-son, Ryan Helmke, Dallas, TX; step-grandchildren, Brandon, Ava, Megan, Lauren and Caitlyn Rogers; niece, Kathy Carothers; nephew, Harlan Carothers; and his faithful canine companions, Maggie and Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Henry Carothers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, 3501 SW Wanamaker road, Topeka, KS 66614 or Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for the family, visit the guestbook below.
Melvin was born July 10, 1949 in Topeka, the son of H.H. and Dorothy (Longshore) Carothers. He went to Berryton Grade School and graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1967.
He worked in the trucking industry all of his life, most recently driving for Ruan.
He was a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene and Masonic Lodge #248 A.F. & A.M.
Melvin married Earlene Helmke on February 14, 2008 in Wakarusa. She survives. Other survivors include brother, Don (Rita) Carothers, Berryton; step-daughter, Lisa (Bryan) Rogers, Lee's Summit, MO; step-son, Ryan Helmke, Dallas, TX; step-grandchildren, Brandon, Ava, Megan, Lauren and Caitlyn Rogers; niece, Kathy Carothers; nephew, Harlan Carothers; and his faithful canine companions, Maggie and Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Henry Carothers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, 3501 SW Wanamaker road, Topeka, KS 66614 or Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for the family, visit the guestbook below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
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Service
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
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