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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., February 29, 1968, page 1

BANFORD MAUPIN DIES WEDNESDAY

Banford Maupin, who was born Dec. 16, 1900 in Kentucky, died at Skyline Hospital during the early hours Wednesday. He had been hospitalized continuously since Sept. 28, 1967.
"Ben" as he was affectionately known to Husum residents, had been postmaster there for many years until his retirement last year. Gardner's will be in charge of funeral services.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., February 29, 1968, page 4

SERVICES HELD MONDAY FOR HUSUM RESIDENT

Banford Maupin, a resident of Husum, Washington since 1932, passed away February 28th at Skyline Hospital in White Salmon.
He was born December 16th, 1900 at Shade, Kentucky, the son of Alverta and William Maupin. He had served in the United States Army from September of 1920 to July of 1921. At Slade, Kentucky on September 8th, 1921 he was united in marriage to Oma Banks. For many years until just recently Mr. Maupin was postmaster at Husum, Wn.
He leaves besides his wife, Oma, two sons and a daughter: James Maupin of Lyle, Washington, Melvin Maupin of Bremerton, Washington, and Mrs. Lester (Allie) Mulkey of Bingen, Washington. Also four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 4th, 1:30 p.m. at Gardner's Funeral Home in White Salmon with Rev. Homer Coulson of Goldendale officiating. Interment was at White Salmon.
Casket bearers were: Ervin Clark, Melvin Locke, Lester Mulkey, Frank Markgraf, Orie Kreps, Aaron Vigus.

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., February 29, 1968, page 3

FORMER POSTMASTER OF HUSUM DIES

Banford (Ben) Maupin, 67, former Husum postmaster, died at the Skyline Hospital Wednesday morning after several years' illness.
Surviving him are his wife, Oma; two sons, James and Melvin C.; and a daughter Allie, Mrs. Virgil Mulkey of Bellevue, Wa.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Gardners Funeral Chapel.

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., March 7, 1968, page 3

FORMER HUSUM POSTMASTER DIES FEB. 28TH

Banford (Ben) Maupin, 67, a resident of Husum, died Wednesday February 28 at Skyline Hospital in White Salmon.
He was born December 16, 1900 at Shade, Kentucky, the son of Alverta and William Maupin. He served in the United States Army from September of 1920 to July of 1921. At Slade, Kentucky, on September 8, 1921 he was united in marriage to Oma Banks.
For many years Mr. Maupin was postmaster at Husum.
His survivors besides his widow Oma, are two sons and a daughter: James Maupin of Lyle; Melvin Maupin of Bremerton and Mrs. L. (Allie) Mulkey of Bellevue, Wa. Also four grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Maupin were held Monday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Gardner's Funeral home in White Salmon with Rev. Homer Coulson of Goldendale officiating. Interment was in Goodwill Cemetery, White Salmon. Casket bearers were: Ervin Clark, Lester Mulkey, Orie Kreps, Melvin Locke, Frank Markgraf and Aaron Vigus.