James Morgan Brown

Keith Sebelius

1916–1982 (age 66)

Norton Cemetery

Keith Sebelius was an American businessman and political figure from Kansas.

Verna Aardema

1911–2000 (age 89)

Norton Cemetery

Verna Aardema (1911–2000), author of children’s books, is buried at Norton Cemetery in New Era.

Nathan Ward

1786–1868 (age 82)

Norton Cemetery

Nathan Ward (1786-1868) was an American who lived during the early republic and antebellum periods.

Alan Washbond

1899–1965 (age 66)

Norton Cemetery

Alan Washbond was an Essex County resident who lived from 1899 to 1965.

Ivan Brown

1908–1963 (age 55)

Norton Cemetery

Ivan Brown was an Essex County resident who lived from 1908 to 1963.

Murder of Chester Poage

1979–2000 (age 21)

Norton Cemetery

Chester Poage (1979–2000) was a Norton County teenager whose murder in 2000 drew national attention.