Richard Phillip Woodward, 98, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012, at the Allen County Hospital. Phil was born February 12, 1914. On April 1, 1942, he married Nola Shannon Smith and they made their home in Iola. He farmed before going to work in the oil fields. He worked for Boyer Oil Company for over forty years. Mrs. Woodward preceded him in death on October 23, 2002. SURVIVORS: 1 Daughter: Sharon Brooks of Iola, KS 1 Son: Arthur Smith & wife, Ruby of Lockport, IL 4 Grandchildren: Russell Peres & wife, Tina, Michael Peres & wife, Michelle, Brian Smith and Roger Smith 2 Great Grandchildren: Zachery & Alexandrea Peres 3 Great Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by an infant great grandchild, Emma Nicole Peres, two brothers and three sisters. VISITATION & GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Family and friends will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel before leaving for graveside services in Highland Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.