Taylor County, Iowa Obituaries

[transcribed by Pat O'Dell: genpat@netins.net]

Cook, Mary Smith - Mrs Mary Cook, 86, died at her home in Bedford, Wednesday, May 30 [1934], after having been in failing health for several years. The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Bedford Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev J.C. Harris. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery [Bedford].

Mary P. Smith was born in Ohio, Nov 26, 1847. She moved to Missouri in early life, and had resided in Taylor county, Iowa, for many years.

On Oct 30, 1869 she was married to Thomas J.Cook. He died 26 years ago. Surviving relatives are three sisters, Mrs Adney Duncan of Bedford, Mrs Ruthan Carpenter of [paper folded], Nebr, Mrs Zarilda Oxley of Bedford; two brothers, Edward Smith and Ira Smith of the Siam community. There are many nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Christian Church since in early life.

Cook, Thomas - Thomas J. Cook was born in Henry county, Tennessee, March 26, 1841 and died at his late home in Bedford, Iowa, July 20, 1908 being at time of death 67 years, 3 months and 24 days old. He moved with his parents when but a boy to Pike county, Illinois, where he lived till in the fall of 1852, when they came west, remaining in Missouri through the winter, and spring of 1853 moved to Iowa, settling 10 miles southwest of Bedford [Iowa], where he remained till coming to Bedford last September.

He was married to Miss Mary Smith, October 30th, 1869, who survives him and deeply mourns his loss. He leaves, in addition to his wife, one brother, William Cook, of Hopkins, Missouri, who was by his side through the greater part of his sickness. He leaves one sister in Washington, and one in Kansas, neither of whom could be present. There are more remote relatives who loved and respected him, besides a host of people whose friendship and respect he carried to the end of his life.

Mr Cook enlisted in the defense and honor of his country's flag in 1861, in Co K 4th Iowa Infantry, and served till the great struggle was over and the dove of peace once more spread its wings of love over a reunited nation. One of the strange things to be seen at his funeral, and one which will not be long seen in this country, in the depleted ranks of the old soldiers, six men from his old regiment and company -- men who would have faced the bullets of the enemy to have carried him off the field of battle had duty said so -- but, in the providence of God have been spared to pay him this last tribute of respect at the close of an honored life. They were, Ambrose Cobb, W.C. Wright, William Cunning, R.B. Rockwell, G.W. Lane and Richard Ballou, who acted as pallbearers.

He united with the Christian church about thirty years ago, and for a time was a faithful member, but for a number of years has not afflilated with any church. Since his sickness he has made every preparation to make his calling and election pure. He asked God to forgive him for his neglect, and asked others to pray for him, and Jesus said if we sin after the first steps of obedience we have an advocate with the Father through him.

The funeral took place at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev Geo. A. Hendrickson of the Christian church. The body was followed to its last resting place by a large company of sympathizing friends and neighbors, and the G.A.R. post of this city. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved ones.

Clayton, Henry S. - Henry S. Clayton was born near Siam [Iowa] September 3, 1869 and died at his residence Oct 10, 1910, age 41 years, 1 month and 7 days. He was the fourth son of G.W. Clayton's who were early settlers in Taylor county, Iowa.

He married Sept 11, 1893 to Crystal Smith, eldest daughter of Isaac Smith. They had 3 issue: Ralph, Lily and Omar. Omar gladden their presence only 8 years.

His entire life was spent in the community where he was born, having been affflicted with paralysis for 11 years, the past 8 years being entirely helpless. Funeral services were held Oct 12, 2 pm at the M.E. Church in Siam.

Clayton, Homer - On Saturday Aug 7 [1909], 12 o'clock occurred the death of Homer Clayton, youngest child of Henry S. and Crystal Clayton, who live just south of town. Little Homer on Tuesday previous to his death was taken with spinal meningitis and his condition was not thought to be serious until on Friday when he began to grow worse until as stated above the spirit took it's flight and returned to the God who gave it. It would seem that his family have had more than their share of affliction for the last few years as it will be remembered that the father has been almost totally helpless for a number of years required the care of a child and now the youngest child's death.

Cooksey, Alvirda - MRS SAVAGE'S MOTHER DIES AT MAITLAND

Mrs. Alverda Cooksey, 67, wife of Joseph Cooksey of Maitland [Nodaway Co, Mo] died at her home Thursday morning. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Mrs Cooksey was born February 18, 1880 in Gentry co., Mo., the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs P.H. Oxley. She was married to Joseph Cooksey, Aug 9, 1897. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, William Cooksey of Maitland and Benjamin Cooksey of the home; six daughters, Mrs Lula Savage of Bedford, Mrs Ruth Ross and Mrs Edith Rawling of Clearmont [Mo], Mrs Ethel Lovelady of Highland, Ks, Mrs Hazel Winslow of Troy, Ks and Miss Mabel Cooksey of the home.

There are also eleven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Bedford Times-Press 1947 [buried Benton Cemetery, Holt Co, Mo]

Cabeen, Calvin Augustus, son of Mary and Robert, was born near Aledo, Mercer co, Ill, Jan 3, 1853 and died Dec 13, 1929 near New Market. As a boy they lived in Musdingham Co, Ohio where he lived 12 years then returned and lived 4 years in Illinois and then came to Monroe Co, Iowa. On Feb 19, 1897 he married Nancy J. Frye of Aledo, Illinois and to them were born 11 children. The eldest son, Roy Webster, died when eight months old, and the youngest daughter, Olive, died March 4, 1912, at the age of twenty. The remaining children are: Edwin B. of Littleton, Colo; Leota of Alexandria, Egypt, who has been working 21 years as a missionary under the direction of the United Presbyterian church; Grace of St. Joseph; Mrs Pearl Rypkema of Industrial City, Mo; Robert of St. Joseph; Bert T. of Bedford; and Addes E., Mae, and William all of New Market. He is also survived by his wife and one brother, Robert. Mr Cabeen was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Albia, Iowa.

Cabeen, Etta Mae, daughter of Calvin and Nancy Cabeen was born Jan 20, 1884 in Webster co, Iowa and died at her home in Clarinda Sep 24, 1957. As a small child they moved to Taylor county and age 5 years to Page county. She lived with her sister, Grace Cabeen. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of College Springs. She was one of 11 children.

Cabeen, Nancy Jane Frye, daughter of Stephen and Sarah Frye, was born in Marshall co, Ill, Sept 26, 1858, and departed this life Sept 10, 1931, at the age of seventy two years, 11 months, and 15 days. In 1879, she was married to Calvin Cabeen and moved to Mercer co, Ill. Some years later they moved to Page county and in 1915 to Taylor county. Survived by (those mentioned in her husband's obit, see Calvin Cabeen) and also survived by five sisters, three brothers, as well as a host of friends. Early in life she united with the United Presbyterian church, of which she continued to be a member.

Cade, Elihu Hughes, son of St. Clair and Elba Jane Cade was born in Davis county, Iowa Jun 18, 1855 and died in New Market at the age of 90 years, 4 months, 23 days. One of a family of 11 children all of whom preceded in death. When 2 years old moved to near New Market. He was married to Wilma Josephine Hutson in 1881. To them were born 10 children. The whole family got diptheria and 1 son Arthur age 8, and daughter, Elsie age 5 years old, died. A daughter, Zetta Anderson, died in 1923, son Francis in 1935. On Jan 13, 1918, his wife died. In 1921, he united in marriage to Ella Masters. There are six children who survive: Ora Cade of New Market, Mae Fulton and Clara Harland, both of Gravity, Vesta Jones of Erick, Okla, Zella Brown of Des Moines, and Raymond Cade of Des Moines.

Cameron, John Ray, who died Jun 9, 1965 at Maryville, Mo, was born Oct 12, 1876 in Dallas County, Iowa, and moved with his parents to Taylor county when 13 yrs old. His mother's maiden name was Amanda Phillips, father was Kendall Cameron. He married Edith May Morgan Nov 7, 1900 at Bedford, Iowa. Four children were born to them: Marie Perry of Chicago, Il, Darrell of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Deloris Jones of Aurora, Illinois, Jeraldine Zapalac, Houston, Tex. He had 12 brothers and sisters who preceded him. He was a coal miner in early life and then farmed. His wife died in 1956.

Cameron, Edith May Morgan - ,Mrs J. R. Cameron of Bedford died Saturday, August 11 at Spirit Lake, Iowa, where she was on vacation with Mr Cameron and a daughter from Illinois. Death came after an illness of several days. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Wilbur G. Travis. Burial was in Dallas Center cemetery, New Market. Edith May Morgan, daughter of William Valorious and Annie Lowry Morgan was born June 10, 1881 at Allerton, Wayne county, Iowa and died at the age of 75 years, two months, one day. She was one of a family of eight children. At the age of four years the family moved to Taylor county, where she had since made her home. She had been a member of the Christian church since 1905. On November 7, 1900 she was married to John Ray Cameron. To them were born four children, Mrs Marie Perry of Chicago, Darrell M. Cameron of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs Deloris Jones of Aurora, Ill., Mrs Geraldine Cobb of Houston, Texas. She is survived by her husband and the four children. Also by one brother, E.J. Morgan of Vallejo, Calif.; one sister, Mrs Mabel Walrafen of Topeka, Kansa.; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.

Clabaugh, Carrie Etta Harris, only daughter of P.M. and Alice Harris, was born near New Market Apr 27, 1877 and died Dec 11, 1927. She was married to A.C. Clabaugh Mar 25, 1897. Two children were born to them, Archie who died in infancy and Alice Bertha Maley. She was also a mother to Retta Cree Gillett from infancy who is the daughter of Mrs Clabaugh's youngest sister. One brother, Thomas A. Harris.

Collins, - Mr and Mrs Collins had lived in the same farm home one mile southwest of Siam since they built it after their marriage. Mrs Collins is the daughter of the former Hazel Bashor. Their daughter is Rita Sue, a sophomore student at New Market. His mother is Mrs Nellie Ward Collins of New Market and brother of Albert Collins of Kansas City, Mo. Mr Collins was born one-half mile from the present home. He was the son of Walter and Nellie Collins. Howard Walter Collins was born Aug 23, 1905 near Siam in Taylor county. He was the eldest of four sons. He died Feb 2, 1964 of a cerebral hemorrhage. Married Jun 5, 1946 and daughter Rita was born Feb 5, 1948.

Combs, Hallene Marie Slack - The community has lost a well known and highly esteemed woman in the passing of Mrs Dewey Combs, who on Wednesday evening, Mar 22 answered the final summons of death, following an illness of long duration. In recent months she was forced to forego all activities, being confined to her home or hospital. On Tuesday Mar 21 March while returning from Marion, South Dakota, where her husband had taken her to consult a specialist, she lapsed into an unconscious condition from which she never rallied. Hallene Marie, daughter of Jack and Viva Slack was born in Taylor County May 30, 1898 and passed away at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda March 22, 1950 at the age of 51 years, 9 months, and 22 days. She received her education in the Taylor County schools and later taught for several years in the rural schools of the county. Her entire life was spent in Taylor County. On Dec 16, 1919, she was married to Dewey Combs and they established their home in the vicinity where they both were reared. Twenty-four years ago they moved to their present home. Two sons were born to this union; Estel D. and Lyle E. both of New Market. She is survived by her husband, the two sons and their wives, two grandsons Michael and Wayne; a brother George Slack of New Market; her step-mother Mrs Nellie Slack of Tingley and many other relatives. Mrs Combs was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Luke who died in infancy. Casketbearers for the service were Donald Bashor, Dalphon Bashor, Alvin McAlpin, Gerald McAlpin, Neil Combs and Glen Springs while those who care for the flowers were Helen Bashor, Barbara Hatfield, Barbara VanAlstine and Virginia Williamson. The funeral was in charge of Rev Clarence Moore at the New Market Methodist Church, burial was in the Dallas Cemetery. The music at the church was by Charles Bashor as soloist and Mary Anderson as pianist.

Combs, Harry Gilbert - Funeral services for Harry Gilbert Combs were held March 7 [1964] at New Market Church of Christ with Clarence M. Potter, minister, in charge. Mr Combs died March 5 at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 70 years, nine months, and 19 days. Interment was at Old Memory Cemetery in New Market.

Harry Gilbert Combs, son of Charles and Ida Combs, was born north of New Market, Iowa on May 15, 1893.

He lived on the home farm with his parents north of New Market until he was married to Sylvia Lewellen on November 4, 1915. To this union, three children were born.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma; and one brother, Glen.

Surviving him are his beloved and faithful companion and wife, Sylvia Combs of Gravity, Iowa; his son, Neil, of Gravity, Iowa; his two daughters, Mrs Ermel (Crystal) Todd of Villisca, Iowa, and Mrs Harold G. (Jean) Hartman of New Market; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two brothers: Dewey of Clarinda and John of New Market and one sister, Mrs Arnold Bashor of New Market; nephews, nieces, uncles and aunts, and a host of other relatives and friends.

We, his loved ones, friends and neighbors shall greatly miss Harry, for he was always a kind and helpful neighbor in time of need.

Combs, Glen - Glen A. Combs, 57, died at his home at Burlington Junction, Mo., Saturday afternoon after 18 years' illness, living at his New Market farm until moving to Missouri three years ago.

The funeral is to be at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, but time must await until word can be received from a son, Allen, who is aboard ship enroute to Spain as member of the U.S. Navy. The service will be in charge of the Rev John Batchlor of Burlington Junction Methodist Church. Burial will be in Old Memory Cemetery west of New Market.

Mr Combs had lived his lifetime near New Market. His wife was the former Ruby Peterman, and seven children also survive him. The sons are Dean Combs of New Market, Darrell Combs of Burlington Junction, Allen Combs of the U.S. Navy and the daughters are Dorothy French of New Market, Carolyn Rodaway of Nickerson, Nebr., Marjorie Carlson of Stanton, Iowa, and Irene Norris of Burlington Junction. He was a brother of Harry Combs of Gravity, Dewey Combs of Clarinda and John Combs and Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market. The Combs have 10 grandchildren. Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 11, 1960

Combs, Pearl - This community was bowed down in sorrow during the Christmas season on account of the death of Miss Pearl Combs, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Combs, of near Villisca, but residents of the New Market community for many years. While her death was no surprise to her many friends, still the announcement of her passing caused general sorrow in the community, as she was universally loved by all. She had been taken to Iowa City about a month ago suffering with a tumor on the brain, and the doctors there had given no hopes of saving her life. All that could be done was to relieve her suffering and wait for the inevitable end which came about four o'clock Tuesday afternoon December 24, 1929. The following account of her life has been furnished us: Late in the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec 24, the death angel quietly entered the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Combs and called away their daughter, Pearl, who had been lingering near death for several days. Born in Taylor County, Iowa, on Aug 3, 1908, all her life was spent on a farm near New Market until about two years ago, when she moved with her parents to near Villisca, Page County, where she passed away at the age of 21 years, 4 months, and 21 days.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the church of Guss, with Rev Carpenter of Villisca in charge. A large crowd of sympathizing friends had gathered at the church, a silent tribute expressing more clearly than could words, the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The floral offerings were both profuse and beautiful. Music was furnished by Mrs Everett Godrey, Mrs Edd Murren, Doyle Hicks and George Fawcett and Mrs Fawcett at the piano. Interment was made in the cemetery at Guss, the casket bearing this loved one being tenderly carried to its final resting place in the quiet city by six girls with whom Pearl had been intimate, being: Lona Ingram, Wilma Pace, Julia Bashor, Mildred Moorman, Mary Weaver, and Grace Wirth.

She was one of a family of eight children, all the brothers and sisters being with her during her illness with the exception of one sister, Lena, who preceded her in death almost eight years ago. The surviving members of her family besides her parents are four brothers, Dewey, Johnnie, Harry, and Glen, and two sisters, Mrs Arnold Bashor and Velma still at home, who will miss the companionship of a devoted sister; also her fiance, Mr Garold Narigon, of Villisca, together with a host of other relatives and friends who are left to mourn her untimely death. Some seven weeks ago, Pearl was stricken with her illness, at which time those nearest to her little thought could be so serious. When a diagnosis later proved it to be a tumor on the brain, she was rushed to the hopsital in Iowa City, where all that medical skill could do was done, all to no avail other than to relieve her intense suffering. Just one week prior to her death she was brought home from the hopsital, where those to whom she was near and dear could perform their last earthly mission for her, that of tenderly ministering to her until death should relieve her. Pearl was a kind hearted, affectionate girl, always thoughtful of those with whom she came in contact, with an ever ready and cheerful smile that radiated far beyond her acquintances, and her death will be sincerely mourned without as well as within the family circle.

CHARLIE COMBS

Charlie Combs, son of Burr and Lucretia Pointer [sic, Painter] Combs, was born Jan 19, 1871, at Woodhull, Henry county,Ill., and died at his home in New Market, Ia, Nov 9, 1951, at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 22 days. He was one of a family of eight children. All survive except one sister, Cora Darnold, who died in 1908.

At a very early age, Charlie, with his parents, moved from Illinois and settled north of New Market where he grew to manhood.

Oct 21, 1891, he was united in marriage to Ida Carolina Wirth. They established their home on a farm north of New Market where they resided for 37 years, and reared their family of eight children. They then moved to Page county, living near Villisca and Hepburn until four years ago when they retired and moved to their present home in New Market. Oct 21, 1951, Mr and Mrs Combs celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

For many years, Mr Combs was an outstanding farmer and live stock feeder, operating on an extensive scale. With no thought of recompense, he was always first to volunteer his assistance, or share his possessions with others less fortunate. He led a full and active life until his illness, which lasted about three months.

Those who survive are his wife; two daughters, Mrs Bernard Ketchem of Williamson, Ia, and Mrs Arnold Bashor of New Market; four sons, John and Dewey of New Market, and Harry and Glen of Gravity; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him in death, Pearl and Lena. Also suriving are three brothers, George of Bedford, Lloyd of Kent, Ned of New Market, and three sisters, Mrs Charlie Thompson of Earlham, Mrs Gail Berger, and Nellie Combs of New Market.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in New Market at 2 pm Monday Nov 12. Rev Clarence Moore of Truro, Ia officiated. Music was by Mrs Opal Brown and Opal McDonald. Pall bearers all grandsons were Delphon and Don Bashor, Neil and Estel Combs, Gerald and Alvin McAlpin. Flower girls all granddaughter were Mrs Crystal Springs, Mrs Marjorie Carlson, Mrs Vaughn McAlpin and Helen Bashor. Burial was in the Guss cemetery.

Clarinda Herald Journal, Clarinda, Iowa Nov 1951

Combs, Ida Caroline Wirth - Ida Caroline, daughter of Elizabeth Letterman and Charles Wirth, was born in Peoria, Illinois August 31, 1873 and passed away March 17, 1959 at the age of 85 years, six months and 17 days.

On October 31 [sic] , 1891, she was married to Charlie Combs and they immediately settled on a farm north of New Market which was their home for many years and where they reared their family of eight children.

She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter Mrs Arnold (Mae) Bashor, New Market, four sons - Harry Combs, Gravity, Dewey Combs, Clarinda, John Combs, New Market and Glenn Combs, Burlington Junction, two sisters Mrs George Van Horn of New Market and Mrs Mary Osburn of Gravity; one brother John Wirth of New Market; 24 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren.

The deceased was preceded in death by her husband Charlie, three daughters, Lena McAlpin, Velma Ketchem, and Pearl and one sister, Mrs Louisa Dunn.

Funeral services were Friday March 20, 1959 at Walker Funeral Home with Rev Clarence Moore officiating. Music was by Aletha Hutchings soloist Shirley Larson. Pall bearers were Neil Combs, Donald Bashor, Alvin McAlpin, Estel Combs, Gerald McAlpin, Delphon Bashor. Flower girls were Cyrstal Springs, Vaughn McAlpin, Marjorie Carlson, Dorlene Graham. Interment was in Guss Cemtery.

(newspaper unknown) Crosby, Catherine Elizabeth Anderson

                                     “Death Angel Takes Aged Citizen

Mrs. C. E. Crosby, after an illness extending over many months, was called to her reward Saturday morning. Her suffering had been intense for many weeks, but she bore it with great fortitude, and waited patiently for the Death Angel, realizing that after her work was done here she would enter that paradise where there is no sickness or death and where sorrow is unknown. Mother Crosby lived a long and useful life and her good deeds will long be remembered. She was ever ready to minister to those in distress and was one of the kindest neighbors it was ever our good fortune to have. Peace to her ashes and glory to her soul is the earnest wish of all who knew her. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the M.E. church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Douglass. The church was crowded with sorrowing friends and the casket containing the mortal remains of this good woman was banked high with beautiful flowers. Internment was in Memory cemetery.

Catherine Elizabeth Anderson, daughter of Jonathan and Julia Anderson, was born in Perry Co. , Ohio, November 14, 1833 and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ella Camp, In New Market, Ia., January 19, 1918, age 84 years, 2 months, and 5 days.

In her girlhood she was converted at a little log church in Ohio, and joined the M.E. church and lived a beautiful, consistant, christian life, always going about doing good in the name of him who said, “In as much as Ye have done it unto one of the least of these, Ye have done it unto me.” All who have had the privilege of knowing her will remember the loving smile and kindly word with which she greeted everyone. It can truly be said of her to know her was to love her.

She was married in Ohio to Edward Crosby on October 19, 1854. To this union was born five children, William of Villisca, Cyrus of College Springs, David who died in 1912, Calvin of Casper, Wyoming and a daughter, Rena Belle, who died at the age of two and one half years.

They moved to Henry county, Iowa, in 1867, locating near Wayland. They then moved to Page county, Iowa, in 1886, locating on a farm east of Shambaugh, where she continued to reside until her husband’s death in 1902.

She leaves to mourn her three sons, two brothers, Daniel of Nebraska and William of New Market, and three sisters, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Oglesbee, and Mrs. Camp all of New Market, who with the sons and friends have so tenderly cared for her in her last sickness. She also leaves 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of all who know them in their sad bereavement. We realize how insufficient human sympathy is when we think of their loss, of the vacant chair in the home, the voice they will never hear again as they sit around the family circle, but in this time of sorrow we can only point them to the Divine one, who will enable us to find consolation in the hope we have that if we take her example as our guide we will meet her in the happy home which will be one unbroken family around the throne of God. After a long and useful life, death claimed her, and in the triumph of a living faith she passed from earth to heaven and its reward only to shine a brighter light on the other shore.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: W.H. Crosby, and wife, Villisca, J.S. Crosby and wife, College Springs, H.E. Davis, Wayland, Ia., T.W. Farnsworth, Westboro, Mo., Mr. And Mrs. S.D. Morgan, College Springs, Mrs. Barger, Mrs. Hughes, Charley Anderson and wife, Clyde Damewood and wife, Clarinda, Oscar Roushe and wife, Charley Campbell, Gravity, Sam Kelley and wife, Edd Rector and wife, E.B. Calhoon, Lewis Callhoon, Roy Morgan son and daughter, Shambaugh, Lee Crosby and wife, Hepburn, Clint Crosby and wife, Villisca, Homer Davis and wife, Guss, Albert Hughes and wife, Clarinda, Clark Davison and wife, Russell Kelley and wife, Bert Roush, wife and daughters, Clarence Anderson and wife, Lee Anderson and wife, Shambaugh. Milo Hughes and wife, Clarinda, Roy Scott, Grundy Center, Ia., Mary Anderson and Vera Porter, Guss.

                                           Card of Thanks

We desire to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our dear mother and sister.--------”
 
 

Combs, Sylvia Rose Lewellen – Services held for Sylvia Combs

Funeral services were held for Sylvia Rose Combs Feb 24, 1986 at the New Market Church of Christ. Rev Loren Daly and Rev Jon Palmquist officiated.

Interment was held at Memory Cemetery, New Market.

The daughter of Loren E. and Elmira (Drennen) Lewellen, she was born in Mason Township, Taylor County, Ia, on Sept 26, 1895 and died Feb 22, 1986 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda [Iowa], at the age of 90.

She lived in Taylor County all her life, except the past five years at Goldenrod Manor, growing up in the New Market area where she attended the public school and New Market Church of Christ.

On November 3, 1915 she married Harry Combs at Bedford and they lived north of New Market for 23 years, moving to the Siam community in 1938 and then to their home west of Gravity in 1942.

She and her husband were engaged in farming all their married life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; daughter, Crystal Spring Todd; great-grandsons, Brad O’Dell and Ben Beemer; her parents; and also by three sisters; three brothers; one half-brother and two sons-in-law.

Survivors include son, Neil and wife, Gladys; daughter, Jean and her husband, Harold; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Wayne Lewellen of Tulsa, Ok; three sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 1986

Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 1964

HARRY GILBERT COMBS

Harry Gilbert Combs, son of Charles and Ida Combs, was born north of New Market, Ia, May 15, 1893. He departed this life on March 5, 1964 at the Clarinda Municipal hospital at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 19 days.

He lived on the home farm with his parents north of New Market until he was married to Sylvia Lewellen, Nov 4, 1915. To this union, three children were born.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma; and one brother, Glen.

Surviving him are his beloved and faithful companion and wife, Sylvia Combs, of Gravity, Ia; his son, Neil, of Gravity, his two daughters; Mrs Ermel (Crystal) Todd of Villisca, Ia, and Mrs Harold G. (Jean) Hartman of New Market; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers: Dewey, of Clarinda, Ia and John of New Market and one sister, Mrs Arnold (Mae) Basher of New Market; nephews, nieces, uncles and aunts, and a host of other relatives and friends.

His loved ones, friends and neighbors shall greatly miss Harry, for he was always a kind and helpful neighbor in time of need.

Funeral services were held in the church house of the New Market Church of Christ at 2 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, March 7, with Clarence M. Potter, minister, in charge. Burial was in Old Memory Cemetery at New Market.

Bashor, Mae Ellen Combs – Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1977

Mae Ellen Bashor, daughter of Ida (Wirth) Combs and Charles Combs was born March 9, 1895 at New Market, Iowa, where she spent her entire life and departed from this life July 2, 1977, at the Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 23 days.

On November 25, 1913, Mae was married to Arnold Bashor and to this union five children blessed their home; Dalphon, New Market, Iowa; Donald, Corning, Iowa; Dorlene Graham, Nevada, Iowa; Helen Herzberg, Creston, Iowa; Charles, Clarinda, Iowa.

Mae devoted her entire life doing good for her family of which was her most precious possession. Sharing with them their happiness, their sorrows and her greatest high-light was the many visits from her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all of her many friends. Her happiness and patience was an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. Mae was a member of the Methodist church of New Market, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Auxiliary and the Lindsey Club of which she  was a faithful helper.

Mr and Mrs Bashor were extremely privileged to celebrate their 60^th wedding anniversary November 25, 1973, when all of their family were with them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold, departing May 13, 1974, her parents, three sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma and four brothers, Harry, Dewey, Johnnie and Glen.

She is also survived by three daughters in law, Rosevelyn, Beverly and Maxine, two sons in law, Dick Graham and Ben Herzberg, 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of very dear friends.

To know Mae was truly to love her for her very actions, thoughts and workings were prompted by God’s loving care.

She always leaned to watch for us.

Anxious if we were late,

In winter by the window;

In summer by the gate;

And though we mocked her tenderly

Who had such foolish care,

The long way home would seem more safe.

Because she waited there.

Her thoughts were all so full of us--

She never could forget!

And so I think that where she is

She must be watching yet.

Waiting till we come home to her.

Anxious if we are late --

Watching from heaven’s window

Leaning from heaven’s gate.

Funeral services were held July 5 at the Walker Funeral Home with Rev Ron Blix officiating. Shirley Larson was soloist. The grandsons, Ronald Bashor, Terry Bashor, Jimmy Bashor, Kevin Herzberg, Lanny Herzberg, Brent Herzberg, and Dan Bashor, were casket bearers. Burial was in the Memory Cemetery at New Market [Iowa].

Bashor, Mae E. Combs – Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, July 5, 1977

Services held for Mae Bashor

Mae E. Bashor, 82, of New Market died Saturday night at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha [Nebraska] following a short illness.

She was born Mar 9, 1895, near New Market, the daughter of Charles and Ida Wirth Combs.

She was married to Arnold Bashor, who preceded her in death May 13, 1974. They had farmed before moving into New Market several years ago.

Funeral services were held this Tuesday afternoon at Walker Funeral Home with Rev Ron Blix officiating. Shirley Larson was soloist and Zella Ridenour organist. Grandsons were casketbearers. Burial was in Memory cemetery at New Market.

Mrs Bashor is survived by five children, Dalphon Bashor of New Market, Donald Bashor of Corning, Mrs Richard (Dorlene) Graham of Nevada, Mrs Bernard (Helen) Herzberg of Creston and Charles Bashor of Clarinda.

There are 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Combs, George "Dewey" - Clarinda Herald Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, May 26, 1975

Dewey Combs was born Feb 14, 1899 near New Market, the son of Charles and Ida Wirth Combs. He departed this life May 9, 1975, at the age of 76 years, two months, 25 days at his home in Clarinda after being hospitalized for many weeks in Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebr.

On Dec 16, 1919, he was married to Hallene Marie Slack who passed away March 22, 1950. To this union two sons were born, Estel Combs of New Market and Lyle Combs now living in Manzanita, Ore. Early life was engaged in farming, being president and announcer of the Hawleyville Rodeo for 14 years. He later worked at the school at Glenwood [Iowa].

Sept 11, 1955, he was married to Dora Erhart and lived at 115 West Logan, Clarinda, Ia. He was employed at Clarinda Mental Health Institute working until his retirement in 1964 then giving full time in his wood working shop which he enjoyed so much.

He was a devoted husband, a kind father, a good neighbor and won the respect of the community.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his first wife, two brothers, Glenn and Harry and three sisters, Lina McAlpin, Pearl Combs and Velma Ketchum.

He will be sadly missed and joyfully remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Dewey leaves to mourn his death his wife Dora, sons, Estel Combs and wife Phyllis, and Lyle Combs, step-daughters, Darzelle Tait, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one brother, John Combs of New Market, one sister, Mae Bashor, New Market, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted from Walker Funeral Home Monday May 12 at 2 pm with Rev Ervin Ortmann and Rev Dewey Ferguson in charge. Soloist was Mrs Shirley Larson and organist Mrs Grace Perry. Casket bearers were Darrell Combs, Dalphon Bashor, Donald Bashor, Neil Combs, Dennis Williams, and Gerald McAlpin. Burial was in Dallas Center Cemetery near New Market, Iowa.

Combs, Dewey - Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1975

Services this Monday for Dewey Combs

Dewey Combs, 76, died at his home in Clarinda last Friday following a prolonged illness, returning from an Omaha hospital only a few days before.

He has lived in Clarinda since 1955, and spent much of his time in his woodworking shop, repairing and making new furniture. He will be remembered by many people as the rodeo announcer at the Hawleyville Rodeo when it was held years ago.

He was the son of the late Charles and Ida Wirth Combs, and was born near New Market. Many years of his lifetime was spent farming, and in recent years he was employed at the Clarinda Mental Health Institute and at the School at Glenwood.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home this Monday afternoon, with the Rev Ervin Ortmann, and the Rev Dewey Ferguson in charge. Soloist was Mrs Shirley Larson and organist was Mrs Grace Perry. Casket bearers were Darrell Combs, Dalphon Bashor, Donald Bashor, Neil Combs, Dennis Williams and Gerald McAlpin. Burial was in the Dallas Center Cemetery, near New Market.

He is survived by his wife, the former Dora Tally Erhart, two sons, Estel Combs of New Market, Lyle Combs of Manzanita, Ore, a step daughter, Mrs Darzelle Tait of Clarinda, a brother, John Combs, and a sister, Mae Bashor, both of New Market.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his first wife, the former Hallene Slack, who died in 1950, two brothers, Glenn and Harry, and three sisters, Lena McAlpin, Pearl Combs and Velma Ketchum.

Combs, John - Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, May 17, 1976

John Combs NM native

Funeral services for John Combs, 75, of New Market were held this Monday afternoon at Walker Funeral Home with Carl Cummings officiating. Mr Combs died Thursday evening at Municipal Hospital after an illness of two years.

He was born Feb 3, 1901, near New Market, the son of Charley and Ida Caroline Worth Combs. He was married to Aden Maxwell who survives. Mr Combs was a farmer and stockman especially active in the Hereford Association.

Besides his wife of the home Mr Combs is survived by a sister, Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market, nieces and nephews.

Mrs Mary Anderson was organist at the services. Honorary bearers were Gary Springs, Michael Combs, Charles Hookham, Richard Bramble, David Croy, Art Windom, Gerald McAlpin and Dalphon Bashor. Casket bearers were Donald and Charles Bashor, Darrell, Allen, Estel and Neil Combs.

Burial was in Memory cemetery at New Market.

Combs, John Henry - Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, May 27, 1976

John Combs, 75, Last Rites Were Held May 17

Funeral services for John Combs, 75, of New Market, were held May 17 at Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda with Carl Cummings officiating. Mr Combs died May 13, 1976 in Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Memory Cemetery, New Market.

John Henry Combs, son of Charles and Ida Caroline Wirth Combs, was born February 3, 1901 on a farm north of New Market, Taylor County, Iowa. Here he grew to young manhood receiving his education in the public school near his home.

On January 7, 1920 he was married to Aden Maxwell, and they established their home on a farm, and enjoyed 56 years of wedded life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1870.

As a young man John decided farming must be his life's vocation, and he followed through to the end. He farmed various farms, until 1943 when they moved to their present home, just north of New Market. Along with farming he enjoyed working with livestock, and for 30 years raised Shorthorn cattle. He served for five years as president of the Southwest Iowa Shorthorn Association.

Always willing to lend a helping hand he served his community in various capacities. He was substitute mail carrier for 40 years; served as treasurer of New Market Rural Fire Dept for 26 years; for 23 years he was president of the Memory Cemetery Assoc. Only a short time prior to his death, he went with others, less familiar with the situation, and helped locate a grave site.

John was a devoted husband, kind brother and a good neighbor, and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. His church interest and help was with the Church of Christ in New Market.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harry, Glen and Dewey; three sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma.

He is survived by his most devoted companion of 57 years; one sister, Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

His death will be sincerely mourned.

Combs, John Henry - Clarinda Herald-Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1976

John Henry Combs, son of Charles and Ida Caroline Wirth Combs, was born February 3, 1901 on a farm north of New Market, Taylor County, Iowa. Here he grew to young manhood receiving his education in the public school near his home.

On January 7, 1920 he was married to Aden Maxwell, and they established their home on a farm, and enjoyed 56 years of wedded life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1870.

As a young man John decided farming must be his life's vocation, and he followed through to the end. He farmed various farms, until 1943 when they moved to their present home, just north of New Market. Along with farming he enjoyed working with livestock, and for 30 years raised Shorthorn cattle. He served for five years as president of the Southwest Iowa Shorthorn Association.

Always willing to lend a helping hand he served his community in various capacities. He was substitute mail carrier for 40 years; served as treasurer of New Market Rural Fire Dept for 26 years; for 23 years he was president of the Memory Cemetery Assoc. Only a short time prior to his death, he went with others, less familiar with the situation, and helped locate a grave site. Others will now have to take up the duties he has performed so faithfully for so many years.

John was a devoted husband, kind brother and a good neighbor, and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. His church interest and help was with the Church of Christ in New Market.

A little over two years ago John was stricken with cancer, requiring much hospital care, and baffled medical science. On Thursday, May 13, 1976 he passed away in Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 10 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harry, Glen and Dewey; three sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma.

He is survived by his most devoted companion of 56 years; one sister, Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends. His death will be sincerely mourned without, as well as within, the family circle.

Cox, Jacob

JACOB COX
Bedford Time Press                      March 14, 1946
Jacob Cox Dies
"Word has been received from Mrs. Sam King, Hopkins, that her brother, Jacob
Cox, about 80 years old, died February 26 at Portland, Oregon.  Mr. Cox was
born in Taylor County, near Bedford.  He was employed with a lumber company
in Portland where he had lived 56 years.   Burial services were held at
Portland.   He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. King of Hopkins, and Miss
Sadie Cox of Huntington Park, Calif.."

from Audrey Cox Hausen - aehausen@aol.com

Cox, Roswell King "Doc"

ROSWELL KING (AKA "DOC") COX
Bedford Free Press                      July 29, 1909

"'Doc' Cox for many years a resident here but now living at Fort Scott, Kas.,
arrived last week for a visit with old friends.  He left here about
twenty-five years ago for Jasper County, Missouri, but as stated, is now
living in Kansas."

from Audrey Cox Hausen - aehausen@aol.com

Carson, Mary King - Funeral Services for Mary Carson, age 91 of Bedford [Iowa] who died Friday, May 26, 2006 at the Clarinda [Iowa] Regional Health Center were held Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment was held in the Clearfield [Iowa] Cemetery.
Memorials can be directed to the Bedford Ambulance or the Bedford Lioness. Please leave a message of tribute to the Carson family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Mary Alice (King) Carson was born December 27, 1914, in Taylor County, Iowa the daughter of Art C. King and Clara (Frederick) King. She grew up on the family farm east of Bedford attending rural schools and graduating from the Bedford High School class of 1932. She lived with Mrs. Trumbo in Bedford during her high school years.

On January 9, 1933, she was united in marriage to Herbert Paul Carson in Pickering, Missouri. To this loving union four children were born, Virginia Eloise, Dale Leroy, Dennis Paul and Debra Louise. The couple lived in Bedford until 1934, moving to Council Bluffs and then to Los Angeles, California in
1939. After World War II the family moved to Oregon, where Mary was the Division Manager of the Sewing Department for Sears in Medford, Oregon until her retirement in 1976. In 1978, Herb and Mary moved to Crooked River Ranch, Oregon where they lived until they returned to Bedford in 1991.

Upon Mary's retirement, she and Herb enjoyed traveling in their motor home. They traveled to all 50 states where they enjoyed meeting people and doing new things. Mary took up oil painting when she was 65 years old. Her favorite painter was Norman Lowell, whom she met personally at his studio outside of Homer, Alaska. She also enjoyed needle work, cro-hooking and crocheting. Mary enjoyed being outdoors working in her garden and landscaping. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Medford, Oregon; a past-member of the Bedford Lioness; the Republican Ladies Club; and the Friendship Club.

Left to cherish Mary's memory are her loving husband of 73 years, Herbert Paul Carson of Bedford; four children, Virginia "Eloise" Suslick and husband Ron of Tacoma, Washington; Dale Carson and wife Megan of Tucson, Arizona; Dennis Carson and wife Benchamars of Port Orchard, Washington; and Debra
McCormack and husband Michael of Plano, Texas; seven grandchildren, Randal Cohen and wife Linda; Michael Cohen and wife Anita; John McCormack and wife Ifegenia; Marialice Davis and husband Fredrick; Kevan McCormack and wife LuAron; David Carson and wife Matasha; Richard Carson and wife Stephanie; fourteen great-grandchildren, Timothy, Brian and Christopher Cohen; Madalyn and John McCormack, II; David Jr., Katherine, Vivian and James Carson; Ashley and Chance Carson;
Alexander, Michael and Liam Davis; two brothers-in law, Tom Larson and Wayne Marley, both of Bedford; and a sister-in-law, Opal King of Bedford.

Preceding Mary in death were her parents Art and Clara King; four brothers, Max, Willis, Theodore and Frank King; and seven sisters, Oacle Mees; Opal Mees; Bessie Reed; Althea Larson; Evelyn Marley; Nina Coleson and Doris Hopson.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Mary's passing.

Cramer, Ronald, 67, of Connersville, Indiana died August 23, 2006 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He had been in failing health for several years, but his death was unexpected.        

He was born August 4, 1939 in Boonville, New York, one of four sons of H.H. "Harvey" and Charlotte Patrick Cramer. As a child, he moved with his family to Connersville for residence and attended Connersville Schools.        

In 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served over 12 years in active duty before his honorable discharge n 1965.       

While serving in the military, he met Shirley Brown of Gravity (daughter of Hazel Brown and the late Francis G. Brown). On September 27, 1962 they were married in Gravity, Iowa.        

Formerly employed at M & D Fixtures of Cambridge City, Indiana, he had also worked for more than 32 years at Roots Blower in Connersville, retiring in 1993. An active member of the Moose Lodge #1160 for many years, other memberships included AMVETS, American Legion Post #1 and the Voliture 40 & 8 Club. During his leisure time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and woodworking and was an avid NASCAR fan.        

Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Connersville, IN; four children: Teresa Cramer Sellers and husband Mike, Brownsville, IN; Tina Cramer and companion, Junior" Guffey, Cambridge City, IN; Troy Cramer and companion, Michele Keen, Connersville, IN; and Tonya Cramer Mullins and husband Scott, Connersville, IN; five grandchildren: Ashley Sellers, John Tipton, Jr., Tiffany Faber, Mariah Cramer and Jake Mullins; two great grandchildren: Alexis Tipton and Emilea Tipton; One brother, Larry Cramer and wife Diana, Abington, IN; mother-in-law Hazel Brown, Bedford, IA: brothers-in-law, Leo Brown and wife Carolyn, Bedford;, IA; and Gary Brown and wife, Nancy, Gravity, IA: sisters-in-law Gayle Houk and husband Ellis, Bedford, IA: an Charlene Beckman and husband, Al, Omaha, NE; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.     

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert Harvey Cramer and Barry B. Cramer.        

Funeral services were held August 26, 2006 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home in Connersville with burial at Dale Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Fayette County Veteran's Council Honor Guard.