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[Mercer, James William] Blockton News Thursday December 15, 1932 p. 4 Obituary James William Mercer was born in Nodaway County, Mo., Feb. 5, 1865, and departed this life at the home of his son, Roy Mercer, at Platteville, Ia., Dec. 9, 1932, aged 67 years, 10 months and 4 days. He was a citizen of the state of Iowa most of his life. He was united in marriage to Catherine Williams. To this union seven children were born, as follows: Fred, Effie, Roy [Albert Leroy], Irvin, Floyd, Colon [Colin], and one who passed away in infancy. Of the seven children, Roy and Irvin, survive him. His companion preceded him in death 28 years ago. He also leaves a brother and one sister, Frank Mercer of Gentry, Mo., and Mrs. Mary Levicy of Almira, Washington, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church a good number of years ago, an was a faithful companion, loving father and splendid neighbor. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the many friends in this time of sorrow, and may the richest blessings of the Heavenly Father accompany them at last to the Home where tears never fall and where life is forevermore. The funeral services were held at the Platteville church Dec. 11 and the remains laid to rest in the Benton cemetery. The services were conducted by Challie E. Graham, assisted by Bro. Rhoades of Mt. Ayr. The singers were Esper Standley, Pearl Griffith, Eleanor Straight, Hazel Blaine, and Walter Flores, with Mrs. Matie Miller at the piano. The hymns sung were “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Eternity,” and “We are Going Down the Valley.” The pallbearers were Joe Matheny, Woodie Tamerius, Forrest Blaine, Paul Matheny, James Matheny and Ag. Matheny. Blockton News Thursday April 7, 1932 [p. 1] Isaac Newton Dead Isaac Newton, son of John I. [saac] Newton and Elizabeth [Gertrude Batley] Newton, was born at Hackettstown, New Jersey, June 6, 1859, and died at the state hospital in Clarinda Sunday, April 3, 1932, aged 72 years, 9 months and 27 days. When only a few months old or in October 1859, he came with his parents to this vicinity where he grew to manhood. He spent about twenty years in the west and northwest. In his early life he was a member of the I. O. O. F. order. He was the fourth child of a family of eight children, three of whom survive him. They are Mrs. Fannie Seaton and James C. [ovey] and Monroe A. [mos] Newton of Blockton. The last thirty-one years of his life were spent at the state hospital in Clarinda. Funeral services were held at Clarinda Monday and interment was made in a cemetery at that place. Blockton News Thursday October 28, 1937 [p. 1] Jas. C. Newton Suffers Stroke Jas. C. Newton, who has been in very poor health for several months, suffered a stroke on Wednesday evening of last week, his left side being paralyzed and since the stroke has been unable to talk or see. He is 74 years of age, his 75th birthday coming in January. His condition is critical. Later: Mr. Newton passed away about 11 a. m. yesterday (Wednesday). [Newton, James Covey] Blockton News Thursday November 4, 1937 p. 4 Obituary James Covey Newton, son of John I. [saac] and Elizabeth Newton, early settlers of the new state of Iowa, was born in Mormontown (now Blockton) January 28, 1863, and died at his home in Blockton Wednesday, October 27, 1937, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 29 days. Three brothers and four sisters made up the family of children. One brother, Monroe, and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Seaton, both of Blockton, survive. He spent most of his life on the old Newton homestead, 4 miles northeast of Blockton, and he and his brother, Monroe, have been separated very little in all the years of their lives. He never married but enjoyed the love and respect of his many nephews and nieces, to whom he was greatly devoted. During his active years of life he was well and favorably known throughout this section and held the respect of all. He was fair and square in all his dealings, and ever ready to help those in need. He was always willing to back up with his time and money, all worthy local enterprises. While usually strong and enjoying good health, he had been in failing health for a number of years with heart trouble. On October 20 he was stricken with paralysis, which left him almost helpless. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior and interment was made beside his father and mother in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [NEWTON, JAMES COVEY] Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 17, 1957 p. 4 Monroe Newton, Clearfield, Dies Monroe Newton, 85, a lifelong resident of Ringgold and Taylor counties, died Friday, January 11 at the Armstrong nursing home in Bedford. Funeral services were held at the Crew funeral home in Clearfield at 2 p. m., Monday. Rev. Howard Ball, pastor of the Clearfield Methodist church, officiated. Burial was in Blockton cemetery. [Newton, Monroe Amos] Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 24, 1957 p. 3 Monroe Newton Obituary Monroe [Amos] Newton, son of John I. [saac] and Elizabeth Beatty Newton, was born near Maloy, Iowa, July 27, 1871 and died Jan. 11, 1957 at the Armstrong Nursing home in Bedford at the age of 85 years, 5 months, 13 days. He taught rural school in Ringgold county several years and served on the school board 25 years, where he lived. He had [words missing] years since his marriage to Mrs. Cora Peltsmyer [Peitzmyer], who preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Jas. M. Newton of Marion, Iowa and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Payne of Storm Lake, children of a former marriage to Mrs. Maud Tharp; one grandson, Allen Payne and a step-daughter, Mrs. Ray Speer of Clearfield. Funeral services were conducted Monday by the Rev. H. Ball. Interment in Blockton cemetery. [Newton, Monroe Amos] Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 24, 1957 p. 3 CLEARFIELD Mrs. Ray Payne of Storm Lake and James M. Newton of Marion, Iowa, were called to Clearfield Saturday by the death of their aged father, Monroe Newton. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday November 26, 1908 [p. 1] Sacrificed Her Life Mrs. Monroe Newton, Wife of Farmer Near Blockton, Burned to Death Tried To Save Her Carpet Entered Burning House and Is Killed---Body Removed Hours Later Mrs. Monroe Newton, wife of a well-known farmer and stockman who resides two and a half miles north of Blockton, was burned to death last night. About midnight Mr. and Mrs. Newton were awakened from their sleep to find their house on fire. An alarm was sent out over the telephone, and with the help of the neighbors who soon arrived, an attempt was made to save the contents of the building, as the flames had gained such headway as to preclude any hope of saving the house. Much of the furniture had been taken out, but in spite of the protests of those present, Mrs. Newton again entered the building to try and save her carpet. She had scarcely entered the room when the building fell in burying her beneath a mass of burning timbers. Her death was probably instantaneous but so fierce were the flames that no one could reach her to render aid and so inadequate were the means for fighting fire that those who had responded to the alarm could not approach close enough to rescue the body. It was not until six o’clock this morning that her mangled remains could be reached by the willing workers and removed from the debris. Mr. and Mrs. Newton had been married only a short time, and the house that was burned was a new one in which they had begun housekeeping only a few months ago. Mrs. Newton’s maiden name was [Sadie] Smith and her parents reside near Maloy. Monroe was born and raised near Blockton. [Newton, Sadie Smith] Bedford Free Press Thursday December 3, 1908 p. 6 This morning, very soon after midnight, Monroe Newton and wife, living near three miles north and about a mile east, awoke to find their home wrapped in flames. They succeeded in getting some of their goods out furtherest from where the fire seem to have started, in the kitchen and possibly from a defective flue, but Mrs. Newton thought they could get out a certain piece of carpet. Mr. Newton protested, but they went into the house again when he became almost overcome with the smoke and rushed out, calling for his wife to follow. She did not hear or heed the call, or may have been overcome by smoke and heat, and just at that moment the upper floor fell in on her. It is possible that the falling of the floor was hastened by the chimney falling. Neighbors seen the fire and hastened but did not arrive in time to give assistance, and the remains of the unfortunate woman were not rescued until after the fire subsided. Mr. Newton and wife were married less than two years ago. She was a noble woman, educated and refined and her untimely and tragic death comes to her husband as the most severe of afflictions and almost more than he can bear, and to the community as a mournful tragedy that has cast a gloom over Thanksgiving time. The house was new, having been built last year. The funeral will take place tomorrow, but of the time or place we are not apprised. ---Blockton News Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri) Wednesday September 25, 1991 John Paul Ogle John Paul Ogle, 62, Bedford, Iowa, passed away at his home Friday, September 20, 1991. The son of Guy Clifford Ogle and Mona Isabelle Keenan Ogle was born June 22, 1929 in Blockton, Iowa. The 1947 graduate of the Blockton High School married Mary Elizabeth Miller on October 6, 1948 in Nashua, Iowa. The retired farmer was a member of the Wray-Memorial United Methodist Church. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Rebecca Kay Ogle; a sister, Marie Smith, and one granddaughter, Tammy Ogle. He is survived by his wife of the home, two sons, William Earl Ogle, Clearmont, and John Robert Ogle, Hopkins; four daughters, Elizabeth Ann Coleman, Hopkins; Deborah Sue Curry, Jackson, Wyoming, Sandra Lee Wilson, Bedford, Iowa and Belinda Renee Ogle, Bedford, Iowa and twelve grandchildren, William, Chris, Tracie, Misty, Angela, Katie Elizabeth, Joshua Gordon, and Karrie Kathleen Ogle, Robert Lynn and Paul Allen Coleman and Nathaniel Paul and Natalie Marie Wilson. Services were held from the Wray-Memorial United Methodist Church under the direction of the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Rev. Kent Mercer and Rev. Marcia Smith-Woods officiated. Music was provided by Maurice Peve, soloist, Bill Brand, organist and Steve Turner, pianist. Pallbearers were Chris Ogle, Paul Baker, William Dean Ogle, Kelly Sunderman, Robert Coleman and Roger Swaney. [Ogle, John Paul] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday October 2, 1991 JOHN PAUL OGLE John Paul Ogle was born June 22, 1929 to Guy Clifford Ogle and Mona Isabelle Keenan in Blockton, Iowa, and passed from this life September 20, 1991 at his home in rural Bedford. On October 6, 1949, John was married to his wife, Mary Elizabeth [Miller]. John farmed all his life, worked several other jobs, was active in community life, cared deeply about his neighbors, and with his wife raised six children. Throughout his life, John developed many interests, including hunting, fishing, tractor pulling. But he always saved time for his children and grandchildren, who held special places in his heart. John is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marie Smith; and one daughter, Rebecca Kay Ogle. He is survived by is wife Mary; two sons, William Earl Ogle of Clearmont, Mo., and John Robert Ogle of Hopkins, Mo.; four daughters, Elizabeth Ann Coleman of Hopkins, Deborah Sue Curry of Jackson, Wyo., Sandra Lee Wilson of Bedford, Belinda Renee Ogle of Bedford; 12 grandchildren: Chris, William Dean, Trade, Misty and Angela Ogle; Robert Lynn and Paul Allen Coleman; Nathaniel Paul and Natalie Marie Wilson; Katie Elizabeth, Joshua Gordon and Karie Kathleen Ogle and many friends and neighbors. Blockton News Thursday September 13, 1923 [p. 1] Obituary David B. [lair] Paxton was born Dec. 23, 1851 on a farm in Preble County, Ohio where he grew to manhood. He was married in October 1875 to Martha C. Smith, near Fairhaven, Ohio. They took up house keeping on a farm near College Corner, Ohio. In 1880 they moved to Warren County, Iowa, and engaged in farming until 1885, when Mr. Paxton began clerking in a store at Milo. In 1895 he bought himself a dry goods store in Blockton, to which place he moved his family in July of the same year. His business grew until he found it advisable to add a stock of groceries, and, with untiring energy, he kept up his enlarged business until 1920 when his broken health demanded retirement. Mr. Paxton was a man of upright Christian character, so accepted [words unreadable] by all who knew him. [Words unreadable] of high standards. [He was raised by godly] parents. [At an early] age he became a member of the United Presbyterian church of Hopewell, from which place his membership was transferred to Milo, this state, later to the Methodist church of Blockton, and finally to the United Presbyterian church of Loveland, Colo. He was faithful in the performance of his religious duties, loyal to his church, generous in its support, and in service to others there was always a spirit of self-sacrificing devotion. His many gifts to the church and community were never offered to receive praise of men, but wholly from a sense of duty and a love for service. He was a highly respected citizen and one whose judgment was sought in secular as well as religious matters. The Paxton home was made a place of welcome for any who were in need. Having no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Paxton took into their home five orphan children, some of whom were given care during early childhood and others were given educational advantages. Because of a nervous breakdown Mr. Paxton required constant care and in April 1921, the aged couple went to Loveland, Colorado, where they might be with a brother, J. E. Paxton. After what was thought to be a slight stroke of paralysis, Mr. Paxton passed away Sept. 7th of cerebral hemorrhage. The body was brought to Blockton for burial. Services were conducted at the M. E. church Sabbath afternoon by Rev. J. A. Brownlee. Interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery. To mourn the loss of the departed there are left the widow, Mrs. Martha Paxton, now of 6822 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.; four sisters, Kora Paxton, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. John Graham, of Fort Morgan, Colo.; Mrs. J. C. Herron, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Kate Gregg, of Savannah, Ohio; one brother, J. [ames] E.[mery] Paxton, of Loveland, Colo., and Mrs. R. M. Kerr, a niece, of St. Louis, Mo., who made her home with the Paxtons until her marriage. [PAXTON, DAVID BLAIR] Blockton News Thursday March 10, 1927 [p. 1] Obituary Martha C. Smith was born Aug. 21, 1850 in Preble County, Ohio. She grew to womanhood on the farmed [owned?] by her father, “Squire” Smith, who was a well-known and highly esteemed citizen of the community. The family history traces back through a long line of pious, God fearing ancestry, the original stock having come with other Scotch-Irish immigrants from the country of Ireland, where they had for a time found refuge from religious persecution. Martha received a common school education in the country schools of Fair Haven, Ohio, and the academy of Morning Sun, Ohio. At an early age she united with the Fair Haven United Presbyterian Church, under the pastorate of the Rev. J. Y. Scouller, who [word unreadable] served this congregation for more than half a century. She was married to David B. [lair] Paxton in October 1875, and the couple lived for a time on what was then known as the old Buck farm a few miles from the town of College Corner, Ohio. In 1883, they came to Iowa to try their fortunes with other pioneers in the so-called “wild and wooly west. “They lived on a farm in Warren County, near Milo, Iowa, until 1889, when Mr. Paxton secured a position in the J. P. Goode store of general merchandise in Milo. In 1895, he bought for himself a dry goods store in Blockton where he brought his family in July of that year, where the couple lived until [words unreadable] to go to Colorado, where Mr. Paxton died in September 1923. Mrs. Paxton, as well as her husband, was active in church work in every community in which she lived. She taught in the Sabbath school, encouraged the missionary society, gave liberally to support the kingdom at home and abroad, and was a regular worshipper at all church services wherever she was a member. During the residence in Blockton, the family were members of the M. E. church. The Paxton home was a place of welcome for any who were worthy of help. There was always kept “a room for the prophet.” Having no children of their own, the couple took into their home at different times five orphan children. Some of these were cared for during childhood; others were given educational advantages for a time. Annis Marshall made her home with them from early childhood until her marriage to the Rev. R. M. Kerr. During the last four years of her life, Mrs. Paxton made her home in St. Louis, with her niece, Mrs. Kerr. On the ninth of February, 1927, Mrs. Paxton accidentally fell and broke her right hip. The effects of this fall, together with the weakness of advanced years, led to a general breakdown of the system and the end came Wednesday evening, March 2, in Bethesda Hospital, St. Louis. A merciful Providence spared her from any special suffering during her last illness, and she passed away in peaceful sleep. Funeral services for Mrs. Paxton were conducted in St. Louis Friday afternoon, March 4, by the Rev. H. H. McConnell, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, of which she was a member. Dr. and Mrs. Kerr brought the body to Blockton Saturday for burial beside the remains of Mr. Paxton. Sabbath afternoon, March 6, the Rev. Frank M. Ullery, pastor of the M. E. church of Blockton, conducted a fitting and impressive service in the church and closed with the committal service at the Rose Hill cemetery. Mrs. Paxton was a woman of noble character, gentle, kind, and loving, and beloved by all who knew her. In spite of the infirmities of age, she maintained an unfailing Christian faith, a remarkable patience, and her own characteristic sweet and loving disposition. For such an one death is not so much the end of life as the gateway to glory. “The pathway of the just is as the dawning light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” [Seaton, Fannie Lincoln Newton] Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 4, 1945 p. 8 BLOCKTON Mrs. Seaton Dies Mrs. Fannie Seaton died at her home Tuesday, following a long illness. The funeral services will be held at the Christian church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. C. Yadon. [Seaton, Fannie Lincoln Newton] Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 18, 1945 p. 8 Mrs. Fannie Seaton Fannie Lincoln Newton, daughter of J. [ohn] I. [saac] and Elizabeth Gertrude [Batley] Newton, was born March 4, 1861 at Blockton, Iowa, Ringgold County and died at her home on January 2, 1945, after an extended illness at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 28 days. On November 21, 1880 she was married to William T. [aylor] Seaton at the family home. To them nine children were born. Three of them with the husband preceded her in death. Surviving children are Roy [Raymond] F. [ranklin] of Huron, So. Dak., Willard W. [ard] of Clarinda, [Ina] Vey Hogue of Tingley, Gladys Hass of Grant City, Marie [Rowena] Hummel of Fedora, S. Dak., and Minnie Phillips who lived at the home. She is also survived by one brother, Monroe [Amos] Newton, Clearfield, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. In early life she united with the Baptist church at Blockton and was an active and faithful member until the church was discontinued; after that she took an active part in the Christian church as long as health permitted. All her life she spent in the Blockton community having lived at the present home 46 years. Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. Yadon. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Attend Seaton Rites Out-of-town relatives who attended the services of Mrs. Fannie Seaton Friday were Roy Seaton and wife of Huron, S. D., Mrs. Roy Hummel, Fedora, S. D., Donald Gray and wife of Des Moines, Willard Seaton and wife of Clarinda, Carter Hass and wife, Grant City; Robert Hogue and wife of Tingley, M. [onroe] A. [mos] Newton and wife of Clearfield, Hugh, Ben, Joe Seaton and Sam Seaton and wife of Delphos, and Geo. Lambert and wife of Redding, Iowa. Bedford Free Press Thursday May 15, 1902 p. 4 Sudden Death at Blockton Mrs. Sid Severns [Ora Alice Beeson] died early yesterday morning after a two weeks illness. While it was generally known she was seriously ill, her death was not expected, and a hope was entertained that she was much better and would ultimately recover. The funeral takes place today at 10 o’clock, Elder Van Horn conducting the obsequies. ---Blockton News Blockton News Thursday September 12, 1935 [p. 1] Obituary Sidney Severns, son of Nathaniel and Rose Ann Foster Severns, was born in Lucas County, Iowa, November 19, 1854, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Minor, at New Virginia, Iowa, Sept. 7, 1935, aged 80 years, 9 months and 18 days. He was one of seven children, all having preceded him in death except two sisters, Mrs. W. P. Beeson of Yuma, Colorado, and Mrs. J. S. Kennedy of Blockton. He was united in marriage to Ora Alice Beeson Oct. 16, 1881. To this union four children were born: Mrs. Edith Evans, of Laird, Colorado; Mrs. Mabel Zollman, of Blockton; Arthur Severns, of Blockton, and Mrs. Hazel Minor, of New Virginia. His wife preceded him in death May 7, 1902. His children, sisters, 16 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and many other relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss. He united with the Christian church in young manhood and was a faithful attendant as long as his health permitted. Funeral services were held in the Blockton Christian church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Charles Showalter, and burial in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Slaughter, Margaret Nancy Mincks] Clearfield Chronicle Thursday March 31, 1966 p. 10 Margaret Nancy Minks Slaughter Margaret Nancy Mincks Slaughter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Minor Mincks, was born in Taylor County, Iowa west of Blockton, Iowa and passed away on March 18th, 1966 at the Broadlawn Polk County Hospital in Des Moines at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 18 days. She was united in marriage to William Slaughter of Missoula, Montana in 1920 and to this union were born two children, Joseph William Slaughter and Myrtle Slaughter Fletchall. Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter made their home in the west until Mr. Slaughter’s health failed; Mrs. Slaughter then returned to Blockton with her children. The son, Joe Bill made his home with late Ola Mincks, his mother, sister and the daughter Myrtle with another sister, Lillie. Margaret then returned to her former position with the Toney Picture firm of Des Moines, Ia., where she worked until her retirement. Margaret was at one time a member of the Christian Church of Blockton. Her Christian friends over the years shows her love for others. Left to mourn her passing are her son Joe Bill and family; her daughter, Myrtle and family, grandchildren; nieces, Ola May Streepy and many friends. Final rites were conducted from the Christian Church in Blockton on March 22, 1966 at 2:00 p. m. with Rev. James Ferris officiating, with burial in the rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa. Music by Irene Freeman, Vivian West, Faye Clayton, and Beulah Larison with Mary Clary at the organ. [Smith, Caroline Isabelle “Belle” Stephenson Brown] Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 29, 1944 p. 5 Obituary – Mrs. Belle Smith Caroline Isabelle Stephenson, daughter of Caroline and Lewis Stephenson, was born near Basset [t], Iowa, February 7, 1868 and died at Mount Ayr June 22, 1944 at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 15 days. On March 21, 1884 [she] was married to Lewis Brown. To them were born two sons, Harry and Melvin. Mr. Brown died Sept. 23, 1891. Five years later Mrs. Brown moved to Denver, Mo., where she was married to John L. [ewis] Smith. To them nine children were born, three of whom, with the father, preceded her in death. When just a little girl Mrs. Smith became a member of the Little Brown Church in the Vale and later placed her membership in the Methodist church at Blockton. Mrs. Smith has been ill several weeks after a relapse from pneumonia. She is survived by the eight children: Harry Brown of Des Moines, Melvin Brown of Ionia, Roy H. Smith with the U. S. army in New Guinea, Carrie Clark of Glenwood, Mae Golliday of Mount Ayr, Cora Nolan of Delphos, Edna Reitter and Kate Laurence of Blockton. Also by two sisters, a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Blockton on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. E. M. Chambers. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery. ATTEND SMITH FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and daughter, Wave June Brown, and Mrs. Johnnie Ruggles of Des Moines, Mrs. Carrie Clark, Glenwood, Mrs. L. Mae Golliday and daughter Leatrice and Mrs. Dick Armstrong of Mount Ayr, Mr. and Mrs. John Nolan and daughters of Delphos, Mr. and Mrs. James Nolan and Roger of Maloy and Herbert Hart and sons of Saint Louis were among the out-of-town relatives and friends here Sunday for the funeral of Mrs. Smith. Blockton News Thursday March 13, 1930 p. 4 May Longwell-Smith Dead Mrs. Laura M. Smith, formerly Miss Laura Mae Longwell of this place, died at her home at S. W. 9th and Nysewander, Des Moines, Thursday. Funeral services were held at the Fort Des Moines Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial at Blockton Monday forenoon. Rev. G. J. Stephens, pastor of the Blockton Methodist church, conducted the services at the grave. Laura May Longwell, eldest daughter of Henry [arrison] and Addie [Hallett] Longwell, was born in North English, Iowa, May 23, 1869, and died at her home in Des Moines March 6, 1930, aged 60 years, 9 months and 13 days. She grew to womanhood at North English, attended the high school at Sigourney and the University of Iowa, and also graduated from the Still College of Osteopathy. She also worked as a stenographer for Des Moines business firms for a number of years. In 1917 she was united in marriage to George Treynor, who preceded her to eternity. Last July she was married to Rev. James Owen Smith of Fort Des Moines. She confessed faith in Christ as her Savior in youth, uniting with the Methodist church in whose communion she remained till called of God to the Church Triumphant. She was a member of the Fort Des Moines Methodist church. Bedford Free Press Thursday June 7, 1906 [p. 1] Mrs. J. A. Stephenson Dead Aunt Mary Stephenson, wife of J. [ames] A. [llen] Stephenson, died at her home in Blockton this morning at 8 o’clock after a brief illness. The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at the Baptist church, Rev. William Golding, health permitting, and Rev. W. A. Shullenberger conducting the funeral. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. Her son, W. [illiam] G. Stephenson, and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Golliday, of Des Moines, were here at the time of her death and it is thought a daughter, Mrs. A.[dam] Hayes, of Pawnee City, Nebraska, and relatives from Illinois will be able to reach here in time for the funeral. ---Blockton News [Stephenson, Mary Ann Arnold] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday May 31, 1906 p. 3 Death at Blockton Mary J. [Ann Arnold] Stephenson, wife of James A. [llen] Stephenson, died at her home in Blockton this morning at 8 o’clock, of neuralgia of the stomach. “Aunt Mary” as she was affectionately called by all, had lived in Blockton for a great many years, and was known to nearly every one who ever visited in that little city. Her youngest son is W. [illiam] G. [randville] Stephenson, formerly of Bedford. Another son John resides in Blockton, and the eldest son James lives in Nebraska. Her two daughters, Mrs. Adam Hays of Table Rock, Neb., and Mrs. Wm. Golliday of Des Moines. The funeral will be held at the Baptist church in Blockton at 3 p. m. tomorrow (Friday). The funeral sermon will be preached by Rev. Wm. Golding, the oldest minister in southern Iowa, who for more than a quarter of a century has been a neighbor and close friend of the deceased. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 25, 1943 p. 8 S. L. Warden Dies; Resided in Blockton S. L. Warden, a resident of the Blockton community for many years, died in Des Moines Sunday, November 21. The funeral services were held at the Christian church in Blockton Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. E. M. Chambers. Burial was in the Blockton cemetery. Samuel Langlon Warden, son of Daniel and Mary [Jane Langdon] Warden, was born near Madrid, Iowa, January 1, 1854, being 89 years, 10 months and 21 days old at the time of his death. His mother died when he was fourteen years of age. Later, with his father and four sisters, he moved to southern Iowa, where he resided until his death. For the past 45 years he had been engaged in the insurance and real estate business in Blockton. On February 13, 1873 he was married to Sarepta A. Clark, who preceded him in death on June 29, 1937. To them were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy. He is survived by one son and five daughters, Frank R. Warden of Des Moines, Mrs. J. [ohn] T. [hompson] Maloy of Bedford, Mrs. W. [illiam] C. [linton] Smith of Lenox, Mrs. H. [arris] A. [ndrew] Smith of Shenandoah, Miss Angie Warden of Des Moines and Miss Vesta Warden of Fort Dodge. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. Charles Fattig of Cambridge, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Mrs. C. W. Gilleland, Dr. Wayland Maloy, Warden Smith, Clark Warden and Suzanne Warden; also three great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren. [Warden, Sarepta Adeline Clark] Blockton News Thursday July 1, 1937 [p. 1] Mrs. S. L. Warden Dead Mrs. S. [amuel] L. [anglon] Warden, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, passed away shortly after midnight Tuesday morning, at the age of about 83 years. Funeral services were held at the Christian church yesterday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. H. Warrior of the Methodist church. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Warden, Sarepta Adeline Clark] Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 1, 1937 [p. 1] Mrs. S. L. Warden Dies At Blockton Mrs. S. L. Warden, mother of Mrs. J. [ohn] T. [hompson] Maloy of Bedford, died at her home in Blockton, Tuesday June 29, after having been ill for some time. The funeral services were held in Blockton Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery. Sarepta Adeline Clark, was born Sept. 16, 1854 in Sangamon County, Ill., and was aged 82 years, 9 months and 13 days at the time of her death. She was one of seven children, one of whom survives. In 1857 she moved with her parents to a farm in Worth county, Mo. She was united in marriage to Samuel L. [anglon] Warden, Feb. 19, 1873 and this year they observed their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary. To them were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy. Mrs. Warden is survived by her husband and six children, Mrs. J. [ohn] T. [hompson] Maloy of Bedford, Mrs. W. C. Smith of Maryville, Mrs. H. [arris] A. [ndrew] Smith of Shenandoah, Miss Angie Warden and Frank R. Warden of Des Moines, and Miss Vesta Warden of Fort Dodge, Iowa. In addition there are three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, Lillian Beard, Dr. W. H. Maloy, Warden Smith, Guinivere Beard, Gordon Beard and John Thompson Maloy. Among those from out of town attending the services were Grant McPherrin, Emmett Johns, Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Sproul of Des Moines; Frank Bollinger of Oklahoma City, Okla.; L. A. Larson of Slater, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Walton of Mount Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Shaw of Creston; Mrs. H. O. Paulson, Mrs. L. E. Beard and Edwin Beard of Bedford; Silas Warden of Grant City; Mrs. F. B. Maloy and Mrs. Ed Lynch of Redding. |