Wakefield News

A former soldier who spent about 16 months in the warrior transition battalion here now looks forward to a rewarding career as an Army civilian.

By Ralph Hipp After flags in Kansas flew at half-staff for a week and a half, former Governor Bill Avery was laid to rest last Saturday, November 14th in Wakefield, Kansas.

In its first Veteran's Day celebration, the city of Wakefield, along with the Republican Valley Memorial Post 7774 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of America , hosted a parade and ceremony in honor of all the men and women who have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces.

One doesn't have to read too far into the resume of former Kansas Gov. William Avery, who died Wednesday at the age of 98, to learn that, while he was a dedicated family man and a good farmer and businessman, he will be remembered as a public servant who was successful at the local, state and national levels.

TOPEKA, Kan. a ' Former Kansas Governor William Avery has died. He was 98-years old.

Flags across the state of Kansas are flying at half-staff today after the death of former William H. Avery .