J. S. Head, a Taylor county man well known to numerius people in Clarinda and vicinity; in his days of good health an occasional visitor to this city, is dead. The New Market Herald has published the following concerning him: "John S. Head, for more than fifty years a resident of this county, passed to the great beyond on Sunday, Feb. 13th, at his home north of town. He had been an invalid for several years, but throughout all his suffering he was patient and forebearing. He was an honorable citizen, a kindly friend and neighbor, and although his death was not unexpected, his demise will be keenly felt by his wide circle of friends and family.  Funeral services were  held at North   Grove   Tuesday   afternoon, conducted by Rev. Joseph Penn, and June 5, 1843, in Shelby county, Ill., interment was in North Grove cemetery.   John Steve   Head   was born and departed this life Feb.13, 1921, at his home near New Market, Iowa, after an illness of three years. He was the son of Rev. William Edward Head and wife, and grew to manhood at his home in Illinois.   In 1870 he came to Taylor county, Iowa, where he made his home until his death. He was united in marriage to Martha E. Orme, Feb. 16, 1873,   who departed this life Sept. 22, 1908.   To this union six children were born, five of whom remain to mourn his departure. They are Lizzie Ridnour of near Villisca,. Pearl, Mary, George and Alice, all of near   New   Market.   He also   leaves one sister, Mrs. O. V.   Hamilton of Bartlesville, Okla., ten grandchildren and   four   great grandchildren. He was a patient sufferer, a loving father, a friend to all and departed this life in perfect peace to the world beyond where loved ones will never depart." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1921

Mrs. John Head died Monday at her home north of Hawleyville aged about 50 years, and was buried today. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 24, 1908

Valley Township - Mrs John Head, a sister of William and John Orme, died at her home, in Taylor county the 22d of September, and was buried in the North Grove cemetery the 24th. The funeral services were conducted by Rev C.A. Carlson, the Methodist Episcopal minister of that place. Mrs Head joined the Methodist Episcopal church when quite young. She was a good Christian woman and a very patient sufferer; was never one to complain. The relatives and friends have the sympathy of the community in this sad affliction. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 2, 1908

MRS. WILLIAM HEADLEY
Mrs. William Headley died Friday, April 2nd, at her home on N. 12th street, of acute indigestion. She was ill only a few hours, and medical attention was of no avail. She was born at Springfield, Mo., April 15, 1876. Funeral services were held at the 2nd Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J. H. Reynolds. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Wm. Headley, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Ferrier of Clarinda and Mrs. Callie Mucker, who is now in the Phillipine Islands. Islands. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 8, 1920

Roll Of The Silent
Mrs.   Lora    Catherine   Headley, whose maiden name was Miss Lora Catherine Crumpton, was born Apr. 15th, 1876, in Springfield, Mo. She departed  this life  Apr. 2nd, 1920, at 8:55  p. m., at her home, 322 North 12th Street, age 43 years, 11 months and 17 days.
She was united to Mr. William Headley June 14th, 190 3. She embraced the Christian religion in 1897 and was baptized and became a member of the Baptist church of Ashgrove, Mo. She came to this city and united with the Second Baptist church in the year 1904, and was a faithful and zealous member of the church, teacher of the Intermediate class of the Sunday school, Treasurer of the Trustee Board, an ardent supporter of every good work. A kind, neat and loving wife. She will be greatly missed by all.
She leaves a husband, Mr. William Headley, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Farrier of this city, and Mrs. Callie Mucker of the Phillipine Islands; one uncle, Mr. G. W. Saunders of Kansas City, Mo.; five brother-in-laws, Mr. Henry Farrier of this city, Mr. Wm. Mucker of the Phillipine Islands, Taylor Williams, Edward Headley of Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. Abe Angel of Kansas City; one nephew, Mr. Taft Angel of Louisville, Ky., and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
Services were held at the Second Baptist church, Rev. J. H. Reynolds officiated. Address on behalf of the A. M. E. Church, Rev. R. B. Manley. Address on behalf of the trustee board, Mrs. Lulu Nash. Address on behalf of the Sunday school, Miss Vyola Walker. The church choir rendered beautiful music. Solos rendered by Miss Vyola Walker, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Reynolds. She was laid to rest in Birchwood cemetery of this city. Yes, we loved her very dearly,
But the angels loved her more, And with gentle voice they called her
To that bright celestial shore. The Pearly Gates swung open,
And a gentle voice said "Come", With farewells all unspoken,
She peacefully entered home. In Birchwood cemetery
Where the flowers gently wave, Lies the one we loved so dearly
In her lonely, silent grave. Rest peacefully, dear Lora,
'Tis sweet to breathe thy name, In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 8, 1920

The funeral of Mrs. William Headley was held at the Second Baptist church in this city, Monday afternoon, at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. J. H. Reynolds. The following addresses were included in the services:   In behalf of the A. M. E. church, Rev. R. B. Manley; in behalf of the  trustee board,  Mrs.  Lulu Nash; in  behalf   of  the   Sunday   school, Miss Vyola Walker.    The  church  choir rendered beautiful music.   Solos were given by Miss Vyola Walker and Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Reynolds.   Interment was in Birchwood cemetery.   Many of Mrs. Headley's friends among the white people as well as colored were in attendance at the funeral.   The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse.

Helen Heald
Mr. and Mrs. William Heald lost their sixteen months old child, Helen, who died at ten o'clock on Wednesday morning July 19th, death being caused by bowel trouble. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the home, on N. 15th Street in Clarinda, services being conducted by Rev. Abram S. Woodard, the Methodist minister, interment in Clarinda cemetery. A quartette of young girls sang at the funeral, Marie and Mabel Pruitt, Elizabeth Welch and Orpha Fleener. Many friends sympathize with the parents in the loss of their darling little girl.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1916

Helen Heald.
Helen Heald sixteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Heald of Clarinda died on Wednesday, July 19, 1916, after a short illness. Funeral services were held from the home, Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of the Clarinda Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. F. E. Bellus and daughter, Olive, of Tarkio, Mo., were in Clarinda to attend the funeral. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1916

Mrs. Mary E. Heald
In the death of the above named lady one of the early settlers of this place goes to her reward. She was born in Kingsbury, New York, March 8. 1823, and emigrated to Troy, Ohio, in 1843, where she was married to Dr. Albert Heald in March 1848. In the fall of 1857 they came to Clarinda and the Doctor practiced his profession until his death which occurred in December of 1863. Mrs Heald was the mother of .four children, two of which are buried in Ohio and two at this place. The health of the deceased was very poor for several years, and about a year ago her mind failed her so that it was almost impossible to take care of her at her home and in order that she might have the best care possible she was removed to the hospital where she died. The funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, at 2 o'clock, at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. N. L. VanSandt. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1900

Mrs. Melinda Hebbert died at her home in east Clarinda, after a siege of sickness extending over a month, at nine o'clock yesterday morning. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 2:00 o'clock today conducted by Rev. Griffith. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 15, 1901

Belinda R. Hebbert died at her home in east Clarinda at 9:15 a. m. Thursday Feb. 14, of liver trouble. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 2:30 p. m, Friday, conducted by Rev. Griffith. Belinda R Pierce was born in Henry Co., Ill., April 25, 1846, and remained there with her grand parents until 1892, when she came to Clarinda. About three years ago she married H.S. Hebbert with whom she lived only a short time. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Clarinda Yount, three half brothers and three half sisters. She was of a quiet reserved disposition and therefore not greatly known beyond the confines of her own home. A member of the Baptist church, she fell asleep triumphant in the faith and went into the great beyond "as tranquil as a star meets morning." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 22, 1901     

Lula A. Hebbert.

Lula A. Hebbert was born July 27, 1888 and died March 23, 1909, age 20 years 7 months 23 days. She had been a sufferer for several years hut never gave up, and staid up and around the room till two days before her death. She always bore her sufferings patiently. She was converted about a year ago, but had not up to her death united with any church. She leaves a father H. S. Hebbert, of Arvada, Wyoming, who was with her at the time of her death, also three brothers, William and Charley, both of Arvada, Wyoming, and Mark, of Westerville, Ohio. Her mother passed away November 6, 1890; and a sister and brother also died in infancy. When she was three years old she was taken by her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Cunning who have cared for and nursed her during all her illness. She died in good faith and was a constant reader of the Bible. She was loved by all who knew her. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 1, 1909

Hedley, Bert - Mrs. M. Loudon was called to St. Joseph Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Bert Hedley, an old friend of the family, who was killed in the railroad yards in that city Monday night. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 9, 1903

Doris Keneth Heflin, daughter of Mrs. Ernest Heflin, died Monday, May 1, 1916, at Taylor, Nebr. She was 2 years old. The mother and daughter went to Taylor about two months ago, to the home of Mrs. Heflin's father, James Parker. The remains will be brought to Shambaugh where the funeral will take place today. Burial will be in the Shearer cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 4, 1916

Heflin, Jasper Newton - Mr. Jasper N. Heflin died Saturday as a result of a recent stroke of paralysis, at his home in north Clarinda. He was born in Nodaway county, Mo., Nov. 5, 1850, and came to this city about three years ago and been employed at Mr. Richardson's lumber yard. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom with his wife survive him. He was a member of the M. E. church and a man well respected. The funeral took place Monday, conducted by Rev. Homan. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 13, 1905

Jasper Newton Heflin was born near Maryville, Nodaway county, Mo., November 5, 1850 and was the second son of Elijah B. and Louvisa Heflin. Was married to Miss Emma J. Morrow, February 4, 1868. To this union were born nine children, two dying in infancy. The rest with the wife are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. Besides the wife and children there is his broken-hearted father and mother, 3 brothers and two sisters. The father and mother, two brothers and one sister reside in Napa, Cal., the brother, Allen, near Wilcox, Mo., and the remaining sister near Clearmont, Mo., sick and unable to be present.
Jasper Heflin was converted in the year 1883 in Mound City, Mo., under the pastorate of Rev. M. L. Haney, joined the M. E. church south and was a faithful member of the same until 3 years ago at which time he moved to Clarinda, Iowa, and united with the M. E. church of this city and lived the life of the "Lowly Nazarene" until the Master said, "Your toil is over, come up higher."
The surviving children are Mrs Anna Akin, Chas. J., Bessie, Esther and Ernest of Clarinda, Mrs. Nellie Voyles, of Marshall, Mo., and Bert M. Heflin, of Red Oak, la. The children were all present during their father's sickness and in every way tried to alleviate his suffering and comfort him. How sweet the assurance he gave them that "where he was going was no strange country," and with the poet we must say:
"Life's race well run,
Life's work well done,
Life's crown well won, And now comes rest.'*
The children as a loving tribute to their father they loved so well, have placed 55 carnations—one for each year of hia life—over the form so dear to them, and with hearts bowed down with grief, say, "Thy will be done"
Card of thanks—To all our friends and neighbors who so kindly helped us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father we wish to express our sincere gratitude.
Mrs. J. N. Heflin and Children.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 11, 1905

Suicide claims another victum, this time it is Wils Hefner who lived on a farm near Coin. The deed was committed Sunday morning by shooting himself in the head, following an attempt a short time before but was prevented from carrying out his desire. The cause is said to have been family troubles and a despondency brought about by an injury on his head about a year ago. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1914

DESPONDENT MAN COMMITS SUICIDE
Wills Heffner,   Well   Known Coin Farmer,    Becomes Despondent Over Troubles and Takes Life

About nine o'clock Sunday morning Mr. Wills Heffner, who lives a mile and a half southwest of Coin, committed suicide by blowing his brains out with a shot gun. Mr. Heffner was the victim of a serious accident last winter when a limb that he was chopping flew up and struck him on the head. This left him in a peculiar mental condition, as he would often have bad cases of melancholy.
He arose Sunday morning complaining of a bad headache and kept talking of his financial worries and of the fear that he had, that he would be forced to move off of his mother's farm. About nine o'clock he started to a bed room saying that he was going to commit suicide but his wife thought little of this, as he often made such threats when he felt bad, so continued her work.
Mr. Heffner went to the bedroom and taking a shot gun, sat down on the edge of the bed, placed the muzzle on his right temple, pulled the trigger, causing instantaneous death. Coroner Clark was called and an inquest was held that afternoon, a verdict of suicide being returned.
Mr. Heffner was about 39 years old and besides his brothers and sisters he leaves his wife, four children and his mother to mourn his death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1914

Death in a washing machine was the fate of Mrs. Madge Heilman of Cordyon, la., who was found dead at her home, her hair having become entangled in the power washing machine. She was drawn into it and her neck broken. It is said she was subject to heart trouble and it is thought likely that she fell into the machine ae a result of an attack. Mrs. Heilman was formerly Miss Madge Johnson of Blanchard, Ia., and the body was brought there for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 4, 1920

Heivilin, Ed - Mr. Ed Heivilin died at his home five and one half miles north of New Market Friday afternoon, of pneumonia resulting from flu. Funeral services were held at New Market Monday noon and the body was brought to Clarinda for burial, short services being held at the Clarinda cemetery at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Dr. W. C. Williamson, pastor of the U. P. Church of this city conducting the service at the grave. Mrs. Heivilin is a sister of Mrs. Frank Pfander of our city. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 6, 1919

Cora Charter Heller
Cora Charter Heller was born in Illinois March 29th, 1868, and died in Clarinda Oct. 11th, 1918, aged 57 years, 6 months and 12 days.
She leaves to mourn her loss, eight children namely, Lloyd, Douglass, Fred, Lee, Mrs. Zelma Wright of Ida. Mrs. Rose Maltsberger of Maysville, Mo., Mrs. Grace Annan of Coin, and Mary Heller also of Coin. Besides her children she leaves four sisters and three brothers.
Mrs. Heller was sick about seven months, suffering greatly with a complication of diseases, but with faith and patience. She accepted Christ early in life and was a member of the Christian church in New Market at the time of her death.
She was respected by her neighbors and friends and loved by her children and honored by her father in heaven with his great salvation. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 17, 1918

Missing Boy Found Dead
Monday of last week three buys, inmates at the Feeble Minded Institution at Glenwood, ran away. Two of them returned the same day half frozen to death, but the third, John Helms, did not return and no trace of him could be found until Saturday, when a farmer boy discovered the body in a corn field on the Mickelwait farm, several miles south of Glenwood. Being weak physically as well as mentally, it is supposed young Helms perished from the cold. He was about 15 years of age. His parents are both dead but he has an aunt living near Chariton, Iowa.—Tabor-Beacon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 8, 1902