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Bedford Time-Press Thursday September 21, 1933 [p. 1] Former Resident Buried At Sheridan W. [illiam] J. Robb, 69, at one time a resident of Bedford, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. [Charles] Goodwin Dowis [Mary Etta] in Sheridan, Mo., Saturday, Sept. 9. The funeral services were held at the Christian church in Sheridan, conducted by Challie E. Graham. Burial was in the Sheridan cemetery, with the Masonic Order in charge. He was born in La Grange, Iowa, June 12, 1864. His mother died in his infancy and he was taken to the home of an uncle, Jesse Pearson, to live. He was married in 1891at Gravity, Iowa, to May Harris. To them were born two sons and three daughters, Wilbur, who died in infancy, Clyde W. of Grant City, Mrs. Frank Cooper [Lula] of Denver, Colo., Mrs. W. A. Walters [Ocie] of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. [Charles] Goodwin Dowis [Mary Etta] of Sheridan, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Robb resided in Bedford, where he was a barber by trade. They later moved to Clarinda, Clearmont, Mo., and to Sheridan twenty-nine years ago. After retiring from business they moved to Savannah, Mo., which place had been their home since. He was a member of the Christian church and of the Masonic Order. Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 4, 1968 p. 5 L. McCormick Rites Held Here Graveside services for Leighton McCormick, 61, of Columbia, Mo., a native of Bedford, were held at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford Wed., July 3, at 10:00 a.m. Rites were held Tuesday in Columbia. Mr. McCormick died June 29 in Columbia. McCormick was a professor of Forestry and Extension Specialist at University of Missouri at Columbia. He was born Oct. 28, 1906, son of Ed [win] and Bessie [Kemery] McCormick of Bedford. He is survived by his wife, the former Bessie Noble of New Market; two daughters, Barbara and Jo Ellen and a son, Leighton Edwin. Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 11, 1968 p. 5 McCormick Rites Held Here Graveside services for Leighton McCormick, 61, of Columbia, Mo., a native of Bedford, were held at Fairview Cemetery here July 3. Services were held July 2 in Columbia. Mr. McCormick died June 29 in Columbia after a short illness. Leighton McCormick, son of Ed [win] and Bessie [Kemery] McCormick, was born October 28, 1906, in Bedford. On June 2, 1933 he married Bessie Noble of New Market. McCormick, who received his BS degree at Iowa State University in 1931, was a Professor of Forestry and Extension Specialist at University of Missouri at Columbia, having joined the University of Missouri staff in 1939. Prior to becoming an extension worker, McCormick had worked for the Tennessee Forest Service, and was advanced to assistant state forester. McCormick was on active duty from 1942 to 1946 during World War II. With the exception of the period on active duty, he was a member of the U. S. Army Reserve from 1931 to 1956 and was advanced to Lieutenant Colonel, USAR Retired. He was a member of Gamma Sigma Delta, Epsilon Sigma Phi, Forestry Club, Xi Sigma Pi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Scabbard and Blade, and the Society of American Foresters. He was active in the Missouri Christmas Tree Growers Assoc. He is survived by his wife, Bessie; two daughters, Barbara Haring, Denver, Colo., and Jo Ellen McIntire, Pasadena, Calif.; and one son, Leighton Edwin McCormick, Columbia, Mo. [Virgil Mathers "Pete" Kinnison] Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 1989 Virgil "Pete" Kinnison Virgil Mather[s] "Pete" Kinnison was born October 6, 1892, at Bedford, Iowa. He was the son of Abraham [Abram] Clark and [Permelia] Anna (Mather) [Mathers] Kinnison. From 1928 until his death on June 2, 1989, Mr. Kinnison made his home in Ottawa, Ks. Growing up in Bedford, he graduated from high school with the class of 1910. He attended Iowa State University, studying agriculture, but interrupted college to enter World War I with the Iowa National Guard. He was with the Rainbow Division of the U.S. Army in several European Theater campaigns. After a few years in California, the Kinnisons came to Ottawa, where he first owned a clothing store with Roy Churchill. For several years he was with the City of Ottawa Police Department and was the first motorcycle patrolman. During World War II he was employed as a security officer at Sunflower Ordnance Plant at De Soto. Pete served two terms as sheriff of Franklin County, from 1947-1952. He then was with the Kansas State Department of Agriculture, Division of Weights and Measures, retiring in 1962 as Deputy State Sealer with 11 years service. His love of horses and riding developed as he grew up in his father's livery stable. He rode his favorite horse regularly and loved to spend time in the Chippewa Hills, enjoying nature and the outdoors. He also raised gamecocks and liked to be around other animals. Mr. Kinnison was a member of the First Christian Church of Ottawa; the Rainbow Division Association of World War I veterans; Ottawa Lodge No. 18, A. F. & A. M.; and the former Ottawa Drum and Bugle Corps. On February 9, 1925, Pete was united in marriage with Maude F. Dallison at Ottawa. She died February 4, 1983. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth [DeHaven] Kinnison, on August 21, 1980. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Kinnison of La Jolla, Calif., and a sister-in-law, Penny Kinnison of Bethany, Mo. Funeral services were held June 6 at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev. Don Richardson and Rev. Orion Lewis officiating. Interment was at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Ks. Masonic services were conducted by Ottawa Lodge #18, A. F. & A. M. Mr. and Mrs. George Mutti of Hopkins attended the funeral. Times-Republican Thursday December 10, 1925 [p. 2] Frank Edward Miller Frank Edward Miller was born in Bremen, Joseph County, Indiana, on Oct. 11, 1872, and passed away at his home in Adams County, Iowa, Dec. 3, 1925, at the age of 53 years, 1 month and 22 days. On Aug. 2, 1896, he was married to Catherine Schaffroth near Mercer Center, Adams County, Iowa. To this union 13 children were born, one son, Albert, having preceded him in death. Twelve of the children share with their mother this sorrow. They are Mrs. Edna Starks of Corning, Ia.; Mrs. Margaret Curts of Des Moines, Ia.; Harry W., Raymond D., Clyde F., Homer J., Frankie E., Jr., Hazel, George, Lyle, Wilma, and Alberta. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Will Schaffer, and two brothers, Fred and Jake, and three grandchildren. Mr. Miller was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor, always ready to help any who might need his assistance. The funeral service was from the Methodist church at Lenox, conducted by the pastor Rev. Ivan R. Mills, assisted by Rev. Homer Caskey, and interment was in the Fairview cemetery. [MILLER, FRANK EDWARD] [MILLER, FRANK EDWARD] The horses continued on their way home and the sons immediately went in search of the father and found him lying beside the road. He was carried home, but died before medical aid could be secured. |