The Topeka Daily Capital Thursday April 6, 1961 Bluford D. Sumpter. Bluford D. SUMPTER, 108 Hillside Drive, died Wednesday at his home. He was 59. He was born Feb. 25, 1902, on a farm near Delia, and lived in Topeka for 50 years. Mr. Sumpter was employed in the freight auditors department of the Santa Fe Railway for more than 40 years. He was chairman of the Santa Fe Square Dance Club. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Bonnie W. Sumpter of the home; one son, Floyd B. Sumpter, 2525 Topeka; two grandsons, and one brother, James Sumpter of Salem, Ore. Parker Mortuary will announce funeral arrangements.