The Topeka Daily Captial Friday March 21, 1958 Benjamin Lowes. Benjamin LOWES, 79, died Thursday at his home in Scranton. He was a retired farmer. He was born at Hedley Hill, Durham County, England, on September 14, 1878. He came to the United States at an early age and lived in Scranton most of his life. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Edna DUNN, Columbus; and Mrs. Kathryn HOWE, Topeka; and three nieces and three nephews. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Scranton Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Scranton Cemetery. The Carey Funeral Home, Burlingame, is in charge.