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[AVEY, CHARLES DELBERT] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 1, 1989, p. 6 Funeral services were held for Charles Avey at 2 p. m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the First Baptist Church in Bedford with Rev. Ted DeHass as the minister. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Charles Delbert Avey, son of Homer and Mary Allen Avey was born at Blockton, Iowa, December 9, 1916 and departed this life January 23, 1989 in Omaha, Neb., St. Joseph Hospital at the age of 72 years, one month, 14 days. Charles lived in Taylor County most of his life and did other work around the town of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Mary Avey; his uncles, Elbert, Donald and Dean Avey; and his aunt Myrtle. Left to cherish his memory are his first and second cousins, other relatives, and many friends. Charles worshipped with the Bedford Baptist Church for many years. He was a kind and considerate friend to everyone and will be missed by all. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 15, 1964, p. 5 Gladys Bates, 56, Rites Monday Funeral services for Mrs. Orville (Gladys) Clayton Bates of Sioux City, Iowa, were held Oct. 12 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. Mrs. Bates died in Sioux City Oct. 9, 1964 at the age of 56. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Gladys Bates, daughter of Elza and Maud Clayton, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, on January 14, 1906 where she spent her youth. In August 1927 she was united in marriage to Orville E. [dwin] Bates at Clarinda, Iowa. To this union two daughters were born: Barbara Burns of Osceola, Ia., Dolores Wycoff of Overland Park, Kansas. The first 20 years of their married life, they made their home on farms in Taylor County. This past year they have been making their home in Sioux City, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her father, Elza Clayton and one brother, Curtis. She is survived by her husband, Orville Bates of Sioux City, Ia., Verlin and Barbara Burns of Osceola, Ia., Maurice and Dolores Wycoff, Cheryl, Steven, Lori and Vicki of Overland Park, Kans.; her mother, Mrs. Elza Clayton of Bedford; a brother, Lester and wife Ferne of Callender, Ia.; a sister, Hazel of Sioux City, Ia.; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a loving and wonderful wife and mother, who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She took Christ as her Savior many years ago and was a member of the Methodist Church. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 15, 1998 Orville E. Bates Memorial services for Orville E. Bates, age 92 of Springfield, formerly of Branson, MO will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 18th at the Whelchel Funeral Chapel in Branson. Mr. Bates passed away at his home on Friday, July 10, 1998. Orville Edwin Bates was born on, June 2, 1906 on a farm near Sharpsburg, Iowa the son of Roy and Pearl Sturms Bates. He was raised on this farm and went to Sharpsburg Schools, graduating from high school in 1924. Orville farmed for 27 years in Iowa. In 1927 he was married to Gladys Clayton (deceased in 1964) and to this union two daughters were born. He leaves to mourn these two daughters and spouse, Barbara and Verlin Burns, Springfield, MO and Delores McCullough, Independence, MO; three grandsons, Steven Wyckoff, Fairfield, CA, Craig Burns, Springfield, MO and Randy Gilmore, Deceased; three granddaughters, and their spouses, Cheryl and Bob Morton, Independence, MO, Lori and Jerry Wagner, Olathe; KS and Vickie and Steve Barzilla, Lee's Summit, MO, plus six great grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Hazel Clayton, Springfield, MO and Jessie Gibson, Harrison, AR. In 1965 Orville was married to Dora Bullock, Deceased. To this union he leaves to mourn a stepdaughter and husband, Willa and Bill Hart, St. Joseph, MO; three step grandsons and one step granddaughter, all of St. Joseph, MO plus six step great grandchildren. After farming all these years Orville then worked for two real estate Appraisal Companies for the next 20 years from which he retired and moved to the vicinity of Hollister, MO in 1972. Orville now leaves to mourn, his wife, Lorene of Springfield, MO after sharing many happy retirement years. To this union he leaves to mourn two step daughters and their spouses, Susan and Dr. Barry Farber, Springfield, MO and Janet and Roy Webb, DeSota, KS and a step son, Larry and Ev Sanders, Burnsville, MN; plus eight step grandchildren; step brother in law, Omer Potter, Kansas City, KS; and a step sister in law, Willadene and Ed Bailsback, Hamilton, MO. Orville also leaves six cousins, Coral Hollister, Creston, IA, Howard Sturms, Des Moines, IA, Marjorie Lock, Gravity, IA, Cleo Sturms, Lenox, IA, Leona Minnick, Creston, IA and Gene Beemer, Rolla, MO. Orville Bates was a member of the United Methodist Church of Branson, MO and a member of the Branson Hollister Lions Club for many years until his health failed. Orville had also worked and helped during his retirement years with the Ozark Mtn. Hospice of Branson. He also had delivered "Meals on Wheels" for a number of years. Orville got much satisfaction from knowing he could help others. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Branson, 1208 W. Hwy 76, Branson, MO 65616 or the Ozark Mtn Hospice, PO Box 1094, Branson, MO 65616. Burial will be at a later date in the Fairview Cemetery of Bedford, IA. [BROWN, HAROLD RAYMOND "SHORTY"] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 5, 1985 Last rites held tor Harold (Shorty) Brown Funeral services were held Thursday, August 29 for Harold (Shorty) Brown, 77 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Cummings officiated. Mr. Brown " died at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska August 26. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Harold Raymond Brown, son of Marion Brown and Mary Alice Ernest Brown was born December 30, 1907 southeast of Bedford, Iowa. He grew to maturity in the community where he was born where he attended the public school and the East Mission Church. He was graduated from Bedford High School in 1926. On December 24, 1931 he was united in marriage to Marvel Burns at the Baptist Parsonage in Maryville, Mo. They lived all of their married life in Taylor County Iowa. Four children were born to them: JoAn, Betty, Karen and Robert. Harold was a farmer until moving to Bedford in 1953 where he was employed by the Cudahy Packing Company; Newkirk Feed and Hatchery, Farmers Coop Elevator. Company and he was Weed Commissioner for Taylor County for three years until ill health caused him to retire. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Fern and a sister Ellen Jean who died in infancy; two grandsons: Steven Boeckman and David Kemery. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marvel of the home; four children: JoAn Kemery and her husband Charles of Kearney, Nebraska; Betty Vrba and her husband Lambert of Wynot, Nebraska; Karen R. Melton of Omaha, Nebraska and Robert Brown and his wife Mary of Bedford, Iowa; 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; a sister, Bertha Rowe of Bedford and a brother Edgar Dean Brown of Bedford; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Harold will long be remembered by his family and friends as a kind and considerate loved one and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 24, 1997 Marvel (Burns) Brown Marvel (Burns) Brown, died at the Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on Wednesday, December 17, 1997. She was born November 24, 1912 in Worth County, Missouri, the daughter of Newton Oliver and Norma Ruth (Clay) [Clary] Burns. She attended both the Maple Lawn and Bedford schools to the 10th grade. On December 24, 1931, she was united in marriage to Harold (Shorty) Brown in Maryville, Missouri. To this loving union four children were born, Joan (Joanne), Betty, Karen and Robert. Marvel was a life long Taylor County resident. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bedford; the West Gay Ladies Club from 1940-1953; she was a 4-H leader of the Gay Maidens for ten years and a longtime member of the Rebecca Lodge. Marvel is survived by four children, Robert and wife Mary Brown of Clarinda; Joan (Joanne) and Husband Charles Kemery of Kearney, Nebraska; Betty and husband Lambert Vrba of Wynot, Nebraska; and Karen Melton of Omaha, Nebraska; four brothers, Max and wife Grace Burns of O'Fallon, Illinois; Vern Burns of Marshall, Missouri; Donald and wife Bobette Burns of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Verlin and wife Barbara Burns of Springfield, Missouri; two sisters, Delores Longfellow of Creston and Shirley and husband Bob Jackes of Fairview Heights, Illinois; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren; along with many friends and relatives. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold R. (Shorty) Brown; her mother and father; three brothers, Rex, Luther and Francis Burns and two grandsons, Steven Boeckman and David Kemery. Funeral services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford on Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, June, 2009 Robert "Bob" Harold Brown, Age 65, of Clarinda, passed away Sunday morning, June 7, 2009 at home. He was born March 2, 1944 in Clarinda to Harold (Shorty) and Marvel (Burns) Brown. On September 9, 1968 Bob married Mary Casper in Omaha, NE. He was a veteran in the Air Force. Bob enjoyed truck driving, horses, dogs and fixing things, especially lawn mowers. He is preceded in death by; his parents and sister: Joan Kemery. Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary; son: Rick Brown; grandchildren: April, Robert, Ricky Jr., Christopher, Tony and Casey; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters: Betty Vrba (Lambert) of Wynot, NE and Karen Melton of Omaha, NE; Host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Bedford. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials are suggested to the family. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda is assisting Bob's family with arrangements. Bedford Times-Press, August 2010 Mary Jean Brown, 62, of Clarinda, Iowa passed away August 19, 2010 at Sigourney, Iowa. Mary was born in Des Moines, Iowa August 30, 1947 to Wayne and Martha Jane (Stine) Casper. She married Bob Brown September 9, 1968 in Omaha, Nebraska. Mary is survived by her sisters, Anna Mae (Harold) Wright of Coal Valley, IL, Carol (Mart) Majors of Corpus Christie, TX, Linda (Jim) Delin of Des Moines, IA, Neva (Chuck) Huff of Barnett, MO, and Candice (Ray) Price of Council Bluffs, IA; brothers, D'Wayne "Bill" (Barb) Casper of Bussey, IA, Ray (Ruth) Casper of Colfax, IA, Rancy (Charlene) Casper of Sigourney, IA, and Danny (Barb) Casper of Albia, IA; sister-in-law Karen (Donald – deceased) Casper of Milan, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in 2009, brothers, Larry and Donald; and sister, Cynthia. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Bedford with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Memorials can be directed to a fund established in her name. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford & Adams Funeral Home of Ames provided arrangements. [BURNS, WILLIAM RICHARD "BILL"] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 23, 1995 BILL BURNS William (Bill) Richard Burns, age 61, of Salisbury, Missouri, died Friday, August 19 [18], 1995 at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri after a brief battle with cancer. Bill was born October 8, 1933 near Siam, Iowa, the son of Max Clary Bums and Fem Claris Tribolet. He attended schools in the Bedford and Council Bluffs, Iowa areas, graduating from Underwood High School in 1951. He immediately enlisted in the United States Navy and served assignments in California and Hawaii. Following his discharge from the Navy in 1954, he enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, where he completed advanced degrees in Education. He was married on May 23, 1959 to Donna Rae Akers of Gravity, Iowa. To this union were born four children. Following his graduation, he held teaching and coaching positions in Missouri and Iowa schools. Thirteen years of his career (1975-1989) were spent serving as the Junior High and Elementary School Principal in the Bedford Community Schools. In 1990 he moved to Huntsville, Missouri, where he was employed as Middle School Principal for the Westran School District, a position he held until the time of his death. Bill was baptized as a young adult. He became a member of the Missionary Church in Bedford, Iowa in 1967, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and Church Board Member. Most recently, he was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Maryville, Missouri. Bill enjoyed people. He looked forward to family reunions and especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren. He also took pride in the success and accomplishments of his students. He was preceded in death by his mother, Fem, and by loving grandparents John and Myrtle Tribolet and Newton and Norma Bums, all residents of Taylor County. He is survived by his wife, Donna, of Salisbury; his father and step-mother, Max and Grace Bums of O'Fallon, Illinois; children, Debra and husband Kevin Ritchie of Bedford, Iowa, Captain Kelly Bums and wife Karen of Woodbridge, Virginia, Becki Bums of Oskaloosa, Iowa and Sherri and Holly Bums of Salisbury, Missouri; grandchildren Jill, Beth and Jeff Ritchie and Matthew, Keely and Megan Bums; brothers John Bums and wife Lynn of Pullman, Washington, and Michael Bums and wife Julie of Collinsville, Illinois, as well as many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services were under the direction of Million-Patton-Taylor Funeral Home of Huntsville, Missouri and Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home of Bedford. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. [COX, DOLORES ORLEEN "TILLY" GILBERT] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 18, 1999 Dolores (Tilly) Cox Dolores Orleen (Tilly) Cox, age 68, died at her home on Friday, August 13, 1999. She was born on February 18, 1931 near Bedford, Iowa to Raymond Lee Gilbert and Florence Alice (Flossie) Townsend. The second of five children Dolores lived the majority of her life in Taylor County. She married Gordon Harold Cox on January 12, 1950. To this union were born three children: Neal Harold Cox, Audrey Elaine (Cox) Hausen and Lorraine Gail (Cox) Madsen. For a short time Dolores and Gordon made their home in Grygla, Minnesota. They returned to Iowa in 1958 to be near family. Dolores was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was affectionately called "Grandma Tilly" by all who loved her and was always there to provide care and support. In addition to devoting her life and love to her family, she enjoyed writing poetry, art, flowers, sewing, animals and living in the country. An accomplishment she was especially proud of was becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1983. In addition to her children she is survived by Neal's children Brian Harold Cox, his wife Lawanna and their daughter, Lily; Darrell Laurence Cox and Rachel Melinda Cox; Audrey's daughters, Amy Catherine Whipple and Heather Suzanne Hausen; and Lorraine's children, Erin Alexander Madsen and Lara Ann Schenck. Surviving brothers and sister are Harold Gilbert, Betty McBride and Lowell (Pete) Gilbert all of Bedford, Iowa; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Gordon; her beloved parents, Ray and Flossie; her brother, Doyle Gilbert; and her infant granddaughter, Sarah Larinda Cox. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her and will be remembered as a kind, considerate, and caring mother and friend. Funeral services were held August 22 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with burial at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 13, 1953, [p.1] Mrs. Glen Croy Dies In New York Mrs. Glen Cory, 43, died in Buffalo, N. Y., Tuesday morning, August 11, following an illness of several years. The body is being brought to Bedford for the last rites. Wetmore Funeral Home will be in charge. Funeral services are being planned for Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Croy, the former Miss Doris Snyder, daughter of Carl Snyder of Bedford, is survived by her husband and two daughters, Kay and Patricia. [CROY, DORIS BEATRICE SNYDER] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 20, 1953, [p. 1] Relatives Here For Croy Rites Out-of-town relatives here for the last rites for Mrs. Glenn Croy on Sunday afternoon, included the following: Mr. Croy, Patricia and Kay, Mrs. Glen Spencer and David, Buffalo, New York; Carl Snyder, jr., Mike and Becky, Jacksonville, Florida; Donald Snyder of the U. S. Navy, Long Beach, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Lex Snyder and family, Winterset, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Snyder and family, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Luchsinger and Wayne Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Croy, Diagonal. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nash, Parnell, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Freeman, Jessie Jenkins, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Dee Johnston, Humeston; Mr and Mrs. Dan Croy, Mount Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Harley Nash, Clarinda. [CROY, DORIS BEATRICE SNYDER] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 20, 1953, p. 6 Obituary – Mrs. Glenn Croy Doris Beatrice Snyder, daughter of Carl A. [lexis] and Florence Snyder, was born Dec. 20, 1909 at Bedford, and died August 11, 1953 at Buffalo, N. Y., at the age of 43 years, seven months, 21 days. She graduated from Bedford high school and on Feb. 1, 1936 was married to Glenn Croy. To them were born two daughters: Patricia Ann and Beatrice Kay. The family moved from Bedford to Buffalo, N. Y. in 1941. In early life Doris united with the Christian church in Bedford. For the past ten years she had been in failing health. She is survived by her husband and two daughters; her father, Carl A. [lexis] Snyder, sr.; four brothers, Alexis, Harold J., Carl jr., and Donald Snyder; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Nash and Mrs. Aneth Luchsinger; two grandmothers, Mrs. Mary Jane Keith and Mrs. A. K. Morris. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Benj. R. Hollis, Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Wetmore Funeral Home. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, April 26, 1989, p. 5 WILLIAM HENRY DAWSON Services for William Henry Dawson, 58, Tempe, Ariz. were held April 24 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mr. Dawson died April 20, 1989 at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital in Scottsdale, Az. William Henry Dawson, son of John William Dawson and Susie Opal McNeese Dawson was born near Bedford, Iowa August 11, 1930. He grew to maturity in the Bedford community where he attended the public school and the Presbyterian Church. On June 12, 1954 he was united in marriage to Donna Lou Devoe at Maryville, Mo. They resided in Bedford, Texas and Arizona before returning to Bedford in October 1988 where they have since resided. He served his country in the U. S. Navy from 1951 to 1955 and for 32 months of that time he was assigned to a destroyer. For 18 years he was employed by the Safeway Company until his retirement in June 1988. They resided at Tempe, Az. during this time. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister Hazel Smalley. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Donna of the home; four sisters: Helen Ridnour of Bedford; Mamie Wagoner of Essex; Betty Powell of Fresno, Calif.; and Donna Marshall of Bedford; his mother, Opal Hinton of Bedford; other relatives and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 29, 2000 JESSE EVERHART Funeral services for Jesse Everhart, Jr., age 78 of Bedford, who died Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at Mercy Hospital in Corning, were held Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 10 a. m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Mogler officiating. Interment with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 were held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Bedford Ambulance. Jesse Fay Everhart, Jr. was born March 3, 1922 in Barnard, Mo., the son of Jesse F. Everhart and Lura L. Leiby Everhart. Jesse grew up attending rural school in the Arkoe, Mo. area and the Maryville High School. On December 9, 1939 he was united in marriage to Eva G. [eraldine] Shell at the Baptist Church parsonage in Maryville, Mo. To this union four sons were born, Jesse III, Donald, William, and Frederick. At the age of 14, Jesse went to work for area farmers and was married in 1939. In 1942, Jesse and Eva moved to Bedford where he worked for Cudahys Farm & Produce for a year before joining the United States navy serving in the Pacific Campaign, stationed in Guam as an airplane mechanic during World War II. After the war he went back to work for Cudahys driving a truck and delivering eggs and cream. In 1952 he went to work for Auto Transport in Kansas City, Kan., hauling cars for 28 years, retiring in 1980 when he went to work on his farm four miles northwest of Bedford, where he lived until his health forced him to enter the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center. Jesse enjoyed the farm and the outdoors. He had seen much of the country and world, but still enjoyed traveling, enjoying many cruises over the years. Left to cherish Jesse's memory are his wife Eva of Bedford; four sons, Jesse F. Everhart, III and wife Elaine of Camanche; Donald R. Everhart and wife Kay of Bedford; William Everhart and wife Mary of Williamsburg; and Fredrick Everhart and wife Cathy of Grandview, Mo.; a brother, William D. Everhart and wife Patsy of Maryville, Mo.; a sister, Elda Coy and husband Glenn of Maryville, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceding Jesse in death are his parents, Jesse and Lura; a sister, Anna Marie Bartholomew; and a granddaughter, Kemery Ann Everhart. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 3, 1952, [p. 1] Gilmore Infant Died in Lincoln Funeral services for Randy Steven Gilmore, 6-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gilmore of Lincoln, Nebr., were held there Saturday in Umbarger's chapel. He died Wednesday morning. Surviving are his parents; sister, Cheryl LeAnn, at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. [rville] E. [dwin] Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Dell C. Gilmore, all of Lincoln. Also great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Crawford of Lincoln, Mrs. E. E. Clayton of Bedford. Attending the funeral services for Randy were Mrs. E. E. Clayton of Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. Bullock of Maryville, Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Burns of Phoenix, Ariz., Hazel Clayton of Sioux City. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 31, 1955, [p. 1] Mrs. Col. Greer Dies In St. Joseph Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Belle Greer, 73, of St. Joseph, who died in a hospital there March 29, will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 p. m. Friday, April 1. Rev. Fred H. Cowles will officiate. Mrs. Greer is survived by her husband, Col. Alfred Greer. They are former residents of Bedford. [GUENTHER, ANNA MARTHELIA TWADDLE] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 4, 1984 Services Sept. 27 for Anne Guenther Services for Anne Marthelia Guenther, 74, were held September 27 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. Mrs. Guenther died at her home September 25, 1984. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Ann Marthelia Guenther, daughter of Robert and Lenna Twaddle Guenther was born at Cambridge, Neb., March 11, 1910. She lived in College Springs and grew to maturity there where she attended the public school and the Presbyterian Church. On September 24, 1935 she was united in marriage to Harold A. [lfred] Guenther at Maryville, Mo., and they lived in Bedford. To this union two children were born, John E. Guenther and Gregory V. Guenther. She was employed by Taylor County Recorders office 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Irene Marshall and Opal Calhoun. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Harold, sons John, Lawrence, Kansas and Greg, Kansas City, Mo., two sisters, Evelyn Bain, Elmo, Mo., and Esther Denney, Burlington Jct., Mo., granddaughters Lynn, Jane, Susan, Amie and Megan, and one grandson, Daniel. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was a kind and considerate wife, mother, grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Funeral services for Harold Guenther, age 91 of Bedford, who died Sunday, May 28, 2000 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence Kansas were held Wednesday, May 31, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Allman officiating. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Harold Guenther Baseball Complex in Bedford. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Harold Alfred Guenther was born March 25, 1909 in Shambaugh, Iowa, the son of Allie Guenther and Anna McNeese Guenther. Harold grew up in the rural Shambaugh/ Clarinda area graduating from the Clarinda High School in 1927. He furthered his education with several courses of study from various business colleges. Harold worked for the Swift Packing Company in Clarinda and the State Institute in Woodward during the Great Depression. On September 24, 1935 he was united in marriage to Anna Twaddle in Maryville, Missouri. Harold and Ann lived their entire married life in. Bedford with the exception of the one year he managed the Cudahy Packing Plant in Winfield, Iowa. He eventually managed Cudahys in Bedford until 1958 when he went into hog breeding. Harold bred Duroc Hogs, being well known for his quality breeding stock. He continued to operate until his health forced him to slow down. He then moved to Lawrence, Kansas to be near his son. Carl Cummings baptized Harold in 1995. He was a member of the Taylor Masonic Lodge #156 A.F. & A. M., and the Triangle Chapter #68, Royal Arch, Masons. He was a member of the Bedford Lions Club, and the Duroc Hog Breeder's Association. Harold also served as former President for the Bedford School Board. Harold loved baseball, having played both as a child and as an adult. He was very active when "Town Team Ball" was popular, helping to organize the semi-professional team from Bedford. Harold is survived by his son Greg of Lawrence, Kansas; a daughter-in-law, Norma Guenther of Lawrence, Kansas; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding Harold in death were his wife Ann in 1984; a son John Guenther in 1991; his parents, Allie and Anna; a brother, Glenn Guenther and two sisters, Gladys Borden and Dorothy Cooper. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 8, 1999 FRANK HAIDSIAK Funeral services for Frank Haidsiak, age 91 of Bedford, who died Friday at his home were held Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Cary Long officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the Green Valley Hospice. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Frank John Haidsiak was born May 6, 1908 in Nuckell County, Nebraska, the son of John Haidsiak and Anna Holms Haidsiak. Frank came to Taylor County at a young age. He grew up attending the Benton Township Schools and farmed with his father northwest of Bedford and then later in the Athelstan area. On February 6, 1932 he was united in marriage to Vivian Sharp in Kansas City, Missouri. To this union, two daughters were born, Carol and Mary. The first two years of their marriage they continued farming with Frank's parents until moving to a small farm northwest of Blockton. Later they purchased a farm one mile away, living there until 1973 when they moved to Bedford. Frank continued to farm until retiring and they sold the farm in 1979. One of Frank's hobbies was playing cards. He especially enjoyed playing with a group he often referred to as the "Smooth Mouth Club." He worked for the County Assessor for several years and was always very active in the ASCS and other farming related activities. Frank was a strong believer in conservation, whether in farming or other areas of life. He hated thistles and cockleburs! He was always willing to tease the nieces and nephews and was well known for telling and hearing a story or two! Frank also enjoyed the outdoors and fishing, especially when he caught a seven and three-fourths pound bass before he sold his farm. After moving to town he enjoyed his garden and the produce it supplied until this last year when his health started failing. Frank was a "soft touch" as far as his grandkids and great-grandkids were concerned. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Vivian of Bedford; two daughters, Carol Dykman and husband Ed of Bedford; and Mary Longe of Lincoln, Nebraska; a brother, Wayne Haidsiak and wife Jean of Clearfield; three sisters, Nina Dukes of Bedford: Vera Carson and Annabel Walkup, both of Redding; a sister-in-law, Lois Haidsiak of Bedford; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Anna; a son-in-law, Bob Longe; a brother Max Haidsiak; and four sisters, Helen Hunter, Lucile Hammer, Hazel Haidsiak and Ethel Haidsiak. [HAIDSIAK, VIVIAN CHRISTINE SHARP] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 3, 2004 VIVIAN HAIDSIAK Funeral services for Vivian Haidsiak, age 94 of Bedford, who died Sunday, February 22, 2004 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center were held Thursday, February 26, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor William Ballard officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Blockton Community Center. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Vivian Christine Haidsiak was born December 8, 1909 in Blockton, Iowa the daughter of Arthur Ray Sharp and Isa Ora Lough Sharp. She grew up in the Blockton area, graduating from school in 1927. After graduation, Vivian was a rural schoolteacher for several years. Vivian met Frank Haidsiak at a barn dance and the couple were later married on February 6, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri. To this loving union two daughters were born, Carol and Mary. After their marriage, Frank and Vivian lived with Frank's parents for a few years before moving out on their own. In 1937, they moved to a small farm northwest of Blockton. Later they purchased a farm one mile away, living there until 1973 when they moved to Bedford. Frank continued to farm until retiring and they sold the farm in 1979. On November 26, 1999, Frank passed away. This was a big loss for Vivian as she had worked close by her husband for most of their married life. She continued to live at their home in Bedford until 2001 when her health forced her to enter the Bedford Nursing& Rehab Center. Vivian was a United Methodist Church member in Blockton for over fifty years, and was active in the Methodist Women's Club. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Liberty Neighborhood Club. Vivian enjoyed reading on any subject and had the incredible ability to retain all she read. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles; her knowledge of Latin served her well as she worked these puzzles. She was a true farmer's wife, doing what ever was needed to help Frank and the family. She tended a large garden, raising chickens and was a tremendous cook and baker. It has been said her chocolate cake is unbeatable! She enjoyed traveling with Frank around the United States visiting relatives and friends. She especially enjoyed the annual trips to Las Vegas, and the fishing trips to Minnesota. Vivian loved her family and supported her children and grandchildren in all of their activities. Left to cherish Vivian's memory are her two daughters, Carol Dykman and husband Ed of Bedford; and Mary Longe of Lincoln, Nebraska; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren three great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wayne and Jean Haidsiak of Clearfield; sisters-in-law, Vera Carson and Annabel Walkup, both of Redding, Iowa; and Lois Haidsiak of Bedford; along with several nieces and nephews. Preceding Vivian in death are her parents Arthur and Isa; her loving husband Frank in 1999; three sisters, Cleota Griffith, Zelda Vanskyock and Jean Frisell Severson; and a son-in-law, Bob Longe. [HANNON, RUSSELL EUGENE "GENE"] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 28, 1984 Services held for Gene Hannon Gene Hannon devoted thirty years to the Bedford Community Schools. In the fall of 1954 he arrived as a new teacher in the local school system and he stayed. This is remarkable since many teachers tend to change schools, whether by their choice, alone, or a combination of their choice and an administrative decision. Over the years he served in many professional capacities in the school, as a coach of a number of sports and finally as Athletic Director, but his influence extended over a much greater area. Gene Hannon died at his home last Friday, succumbing to cancer. As Bedford's Mayor Jim Lucas stated, "Gene Hannon was a father, scholar, educator, organizer, worker, leader and advisor of so many aspects of life for our community. He will be sadly and greatly missed." Members of the business community, fellow teachers who moved from Bedford, friends, and family, over 600 of them, gathered in the Bedford High School gymnasium on a warm sunny morning last Monday to pay their last respects to Hannon. His interest in education is apparent as the family suggests that memorials be sent to the Bedford Community Schools. Russell Eugene Hannon, son of Michael Cornelius Hannon and Florence Agnes Mix Hannon, was born near Maloy, Iowa, April 20, 1925, and died June 22, 1984, at home at the age of 59 years, 2 months, and 2 days. He grew to maturity on a farm near Maloy, Iowa, where he attended the public school and was baptized and-confirmed in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State College, Maryville, Missouri, and was a veteran of World War II. On July 29, 1961, he was united in marriage to Barbara Christine Fox, Mound City, Missouri, and they lived in Bedford all of their married life. To this union two children were born: John Michael and Maria Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, John; and one sister, Veronica Markley. Survivors are his wife Barbara; one son, John; and one daughter, Maria; his mother, Florence; a brother, Paul; and a sister, Betty of Mt. Ayr; two nephews, Allyn Monaghan of Buffalo Center, Iowa, and Barry Monaghan of Guthrie Center, Iowa. He taught and coached one year at Jefferson School in Conception, Missouri. In 1954 he was hired by the Bedford Community School where he was also Athletic Director. His activities and interest centered around the school and recreation in the community. He was a member of the City Park Board and several professional athletic and educational associations. His honors include 1982 Southwest Iowa Athletic Director of the Year; coach of baseball teams which won the Tall Conference Championship in the years 1981-1982, and 1983 among other years. Services were held in the Bedford High School gymnasium on Monday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Marcia Smith Wood officiating. Music was provided by Karen Monahan, vocalist, with Sydney Vogel as pianist. Casket bearers were Blaine Shupe, Max Dougherty, Harold Guenther, Harold Shepherd, Jim Jeter, and Dwight Davidson. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. [HENSLEY, MINNIE LUCINDA GRAYBILL] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 2, 1988 MINNIE L. GRAYBILL HENSLEY Services for Minnie L Graybill Hensley, 87, were held February 24 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mrs. Hensley died February 21, 1988 at Bedford Manor, Bedford, Ia. Minnie L [ucinda] Graybill Hensley, daughter of Clark W. [esley] Graybill and Mattie [May] Hildebrandt Graybill was born at Hopkins, Mo. January 27, 1901. She grew to maturity in the Hopkins community where she attended the public school. On February 13, 1923 she was united in marriage to Wayne O. Hensley and they resided on farms in Ross Township in Taylor County Iowa until they moved to Bedford, Iowa to reside about 15 years ago. To this union three children were born: Harold Eugene, Helen Louise and Lynn Olen. Jerry Hensley, a grandson, was raised in their home and was loved as their own son. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and took pride in her home. She spent many hours caring for the lawn that was landscaped with beautiful flowers, which responded to her care and attention. She was preceded in death by her parents. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Wayne of Bedford Manor, the children are a son Harold and wife Betty of Oklahoma; daughter Helen and her husband Kenneth Troncin of Bedford, Ia. and son Lynn and his wife Marie Hensley of Bedford; grandchildren are: Eugene, Jerry, Danny, Patty, Tana; Roland, Richard, Sherri, Julie, Carolyn and Connie; 16 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. The kindness and concern she shared with her loved ones and friends will long be remembered by all those who knew and loved her Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 6, 1991 WAYNE O. HENSLEY Funeral services for Wayne O. Hensley were held Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1991 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Wayne Olin Hensley, son of Tilman Hensley and Ella Spencer Hensley, was born southwest of Bedford in Taylor County, Iowa on March 17, 1903 and departed this life February 24, 1991 at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo. at the age of 87 years, 11 months and seven days. He grew to maturity in Taylor County where he attended the Liberty School in Ross Township. On February 13, 1923 he was united in marriage to Minnie Graybill and they farmed in Ross Township until they moved to Bedford in 1973. Wayne has resided at Bedford Manor for the past 7 1/2 years. To this union three children were born: Harold, Helen and Lynn. A grandson, Jerry, was raised in their home. He engaged in farming as long as health permitted and he enjoyed watching the crops grow. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Minnie in 1988; by brothers, Beryl, Reed, Ralph, Roland and sisters Garland, Hazel, Opal and Ruth. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Harold and his wife Betty of Woodward, Okla.; Helen and her husband Kenneth Troncin of Bedford, Iowa and Lynn and his wife Marie of Bedford; grandchildren are: Gene, Jerry, Danny, Patty and Tana, Holland and Richard, Sherri, Julie, Carolyn and Connie; 19 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren; he is also survived by a brother, Halbert Hensley and his wife Beatrice of Bedford, Iowa; other relatives and many friends. He always enjoyed visits from his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and other members of his family, all of whom will remember him as a kind and loving person and he will be missed by one and all. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 13, 1961, [p. 1] Walter Johnston Rites At Hopkins Walter H. [arland] Johnston, 57, farmer residing six miles east of Hopkins, died Sunday, July 9 at the hospital in Albany, Mo. Funeral services were held at the Hopkins Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, July 11 with Rev. Stephen Johnson officiating. Burial in the Bedford cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irma Johnston of the home; one daughter, Mrs. James Binkley of Albany; one son Harland Johnston, with the marines in Japan; his mother, Mrs. Cina Johnston of Hopkins; one sister, Mrs. Elmer McKee of Kansas City, Kans.; and four grandchildren. Bedford Times-Press, November 8, 1962, p. 5 Archie Laub Obituary Archie Laub, son of Wm. and Vessie [Emma Elvessie McFarland] Laub was born July 31, 1893 and passed away at Municipal hospital, Clarinda, Ia., after two weeks illness Nov. 5, age 69 years, 3 months and 5 days. He was born in Page County near Siam and lived there all his early life. He spent the last 16 years on his farm 1 ½ miles west of Sharpsburg, Ia. He then retired and moved to Clarinda, Ia. He was united in marriage to Hallie H. [elen] Mohler July 20, 1926. He was a member of the Siam Christian church. Those who survive him are: his widow, Hallie Laub; one sister, Mrs. Flo Randels, Bedford; two aunts, four nephews and two nieces, a large number of cousins, and a host of friends. He was a faithful and devoted husband. He was quiet, sober, industrious and frugal. He was an easy man to get along with, never harsh, or censorious. He was a good man. Funeral services were held at Walker Funeral Home, Clarinda, Ia., on Wed. at 2:00 p. m. Interment at Fairview cemetery, Bedford. one sister, Barbara Burns of Springfield, MO; and her many nieces and nephews. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 12, 1991 MILES RANDOLPH MCCORKLE Miles Randolph McCorkle, age 81, of Creston, died June 6, 1991 at his home. He was born August 18, 1909 in Bedford, Iowa to Sanford and Elizabeth (Randolph) McCorkle. He married Ruth Kerkman August 1, 1938 in Adel, Iowa. He has resided in Creston for the last 17 years, after coming from Oswego and Chicago, Ill. He was an Organic Chemist for Armour Industrial Chemical Co. in Chicago and was vice-president and research director when he retired in 1969. He was a member of the Esmond Methodist Church; American Oil Chemical Society; Order of the Knoll at Iowa State University; life member of Alumni Association, Iowa State University; Delta X; volunteer for the International Executive Corporation serving in Iran, Sri Lanka and India. Survivors include his wife Ruth of Mt. Morris; one daughter, Mrs. James Jeannette Richmond of Naperville, Ill.; two sisters; Ruth Turner of Clarinda, Iowa and Mary Cobb of Maryville, Mo.; one grandchild: Colin Randolph Richmond of Ames, Iowa. Memorial services were held Monday, June 10, 1991 at 10:30 a.m. at Unger-Horner Funeral Home with Rev. John Romoser of DeKalb officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Creston, Iowa. Memorials may be sent to the Alumni Association of Iowa State University Chemistry Division or Alzheimer's Association.
[MCCULLOUGH, DOLORES ELAINE BATES GILMORE WYCOFF] Bedford Times-Press, December 2012 Funeral Service for Dolores E. McCullough, 80, of Belton, Missouri who passed away December 22, 2012 at her home will be held December 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford, IA. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Burial will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials may be directed to the Fairview Cemetery Association. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Dolores Elaine Bates was born June 17, 1932 in rural Ross Township in Taylor County, IA; she was the daughter of Orville and Gladys (Clayton) Bates. As a child, Dolores had a love for her horses, especially her horse Ginger. She attended and graduated the Bedford High School. Her four children are born into this union: Cheryl, Steven, Lori, and Vicki. Dolores had been and retired as a manicurist. Dolores will be known for her seamstress skills, love for fishing, life long love for horses, and Elvis. Her family meant the most to her and will be missed by all of them. She is survived by her daughters: Cheryl (Robert) Morton of Independence, MO, Lori Wagner of Olathe, KS, and Vicki Barzilla of Kingsville, MO; her son, Steven Wycoff of Paradise, CA; her five grandchildren; her one great-grandchild; her Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 2, 1994 MARK ALLEN MATTES Mark Allen Mattes was born January 30, 1960 at Clarinda, Iowa. He died February 14, 1994. He attended Excelsior Springs and Lawson, Mo. High Schools. He was active in Boy Scouts as a youth and was in Mic-O-Say. He entered the United States Navy and was stationed in Barber's Point, Hawaii for four years and in Jacksonville, Fla. for two years. He was honorably discharged July 15, 1983. Mark was employed at Diamond Parking in Kansas City International Airport. He was a member of the Englewood North Congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Gladstone, Mo. He was currently active in AA. He is survived by his father, James Mattes of Ft. Worth, Texas, his mother Julia McGary of Kansas City, two sisters, Brooke McGary and Teresa Carpenter of Kansas City, one brother, Derek Mattes of Omaha, Neb., grandparents Darrell and Mona Shield, Bedford, and Edith Mattes, Shenandoah, two nieces, three nephews and many friends. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 5, 1991 DONALD DEANE MORRIS Donald Deane Morris, son of Donald C. and Nelda Maxine Morris, was born November 30, 1930 in rural Humeston, Wayne County, Iowa, He attended rural schools in Wayne and Decatur counties, coming to Van Wert, Iowa as a freshman from whose high school he graduated in 1949. He worked on farms and as a surveyor prior to entering the U.S. Marine Corps, serving with the 2nd Battalion Artillery in Korea. In 1953 he attended the DeVry Technical Institute, then came to Bedford in September of 1954 to work for Taylor County Secondary Roads. Because he liked the people and the town, he decided to make Bedford his home. Later he became a Certified Engineer Technician, serving Taylor County these past 36 years. On December 18, 1951 he was united in marriage to Beverly R. Wilson. One child was born to this union -- Donola Dee on June 22, 1968. He was privileged to have his daughter united in marriage to James Leong in September of 1990. He was active in the Lions Club, belonged to the American Legion, loved and supported the United Christian-Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the American Society of Certified Engineer Technicians. Gardening was his love; working with the soil and visiting with Gary and Ryan Armstrong and Jackie Shimer in his backyard. His neighbors, Chet and Pink Phelps and Lewis and Dorothy Walker, have been as close as family. All his life he gave love and support to others, and at the end of his life at his bedside, he was, as in life, surrounded with love from his family Beverly, Donola and Jim, Carl and VonDeane Bradshaw, Lowell and Rosalee Bradshaw, Gene and Ruth and Brian Bowles, and many cousins and friends, supporting him through that journey into eternal peace. He died May 24, 1991 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. On May 28, 1991 his funeral service was held at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Marcia L. Smith Wood officiating followed by interment at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 30, 1966, [p. 1] Final Rites Held Here for Paul Morris Funeral services for Leo Paul Morris, 66, lifetime Bedford resident, were held June 27 at the Bedford Methodist Church conducted by Rev. J. Milton Kinney. Mr. Morris died June 25 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Leo Paul Morris, son of A. K. and Mellie Morris, was born Jan. 15, 1900 in Bedford. He grew to manhood in Bedford where he attended the public schools graduating from the Bedford High School with the Class of 1920. In 1916 he started his own bicycle shop in Bedford and after finishing school he became a partner in the Bedford Battery Company with his father and continued to operate this business following his father�s death. This completed his 50th year as a Bedford merchant. He was a member of the Christian church of Bedford joining early in his youth. He was a member of Taylor Lodge No. 158 AF & AM and of Triangle Chapter No. 68 of Royal Arch Masons of Bedford; also a member of Tyre council No. 32 and of St. Paul Commandery No. 67 of Shenandoah, Iowa, and a member of the Des Moines Consistory and of the Moila Shrine Temple of St. Joseph, Mo., a 32 degree Mason, and a Life Member of the Shrine Crippled Children�s Hospital Fund, and Order of Eastern Star No 228, Bedford. He had served as Master of Taylor Lodge and High Priest of Triangle Chapter and as Secretary of both for a number of years at the time of his death; served as served as Grand Master of the 2nd Veil of the Grand Chapter of Iowa in 1956-1957 and as Grand Treasurer of the Grand Chapter of Iowa in 1958 and as Grand Representative from Iowa to Canada since 1960. He had received the Grand Cross of Colors in the Order of Rainbow for Girls and Knight Companion of the Red Cross of Constantine, Saint Bartholomew Conclave, Des Moines, Iowa, being an officer at this time. He had served as a member of the local YMCA Board and for the past 20 years he had served on the City of Bedford Water Board. He was united in marriage to Nora Bloom November 26, 1931 and leaves to cherish memories, his wife, Nora; a half sister, Myrtle Snyder of Bedford; several nieces and nephews; a grand niece, Christy Lu Novinger and two with whom he shred his love as godfather, Ronald and Cathy Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents and three half brothers, Carl, Jess and Babe Snyder. Paul was a kind and a loving husband, brother, friend and neighbor and he had served his fellow man well and faithfully. He will be missed by all who knew him. [MORRIS, NORA KATHERINE JANE BLOOM] Clarinda Herald Journal, June 13, 2001 Nora B. Morris Nora Katherine Jane Bloom Morris was born September 15, 1903, to George and Hattie (Chesnut) Bloom at New Market, Iowa. She entered into rest Wednesday morning, May 30, 2001, at Bedford Nursing and Rehab, Bedford, Iowa, where she had resided for many years. Mrs. Morris attended school at New Market and graduated from Normal School with a teaching certificate. She taught school one year. She was united in marriage to Paul Morris who preceded her in death in 1966. She was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of Order of Eastern Star. Nora Morris was preceded in death by her husband, parents, nephew Boyd Novinger, niece Wilma Novinger, and sisters Sylvia Novinger, Hazel Bloom and Edna Bloom. She is survived by great niece Christy Taylor and her husband Keith of Bedford, Iowa; and godchildren Ronald Houston of Hopkins, Missouri, and Kathy King of Maryville, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 2, at Bedford United Methodist Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Memorials are suggested to the church. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 21, 1978 Alice Patton, 92 Final Rites Were Held Here Monday Funeral services for Mrs. William Orin (Poly Alice) Patton, 92, of Bedford, were held December 18 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Cowles officiating. Mrs. Patton died in Maryville, Mo. December 16, 1978. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia. Poly [Polly] Alice Cope, daughter of George W. Cope and Lu Hamey Barnett, was born in Jackson Co. Ky. January 23, 1886. She was reared in Kentucky but moved to Virginia as a young girl. She was united in marriage to William Orin Patton on December 25, 1903 [December 24, 1904], and to this union one son and three daughters were born. She is preceded in death by her husband who died in 1961, her parents, three brothers and three sisters, one son and one daughter. She is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Muriel Wood of Bedford, Iowa and Mrs. Lucrechia Fisher of Savannah, Mo.; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter. Alice accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized at the First Baptist Church, January 23, 1920, where she remained a member at the time of her death. She was active in the work of the church as long as her health permitted. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge of Bedford, Iowa. She leaves a great host of friends to cherish her memory.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 21, 1963, p. 10 Fred Rush Rites Held Feb. 15 Funeral services for Fred Rush, long time Taylor County resident, held February 15 at the Madison street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Ivo Randels. Interment was in Fairview cemetery, Bedford. Included in the service was the following obituary: Fred Rush, son of B. [allou] G. and Annabelle [Smith] Rush, was born Sept. 17, 1885 and passed away Feb. 13, aged 77 years, 4 months and 27 days. He was born in Ringgold County but spent the greater part of his life in Taylor County during which time he worked for the State Highway Dept. until failing health forced him to retire in 1949. He was married to Nellie Ecklin March 3, 1909 and to them one daughter was born, Mrs. Pauline Hull of Santa Monica, Calif. He became a member of the Christian church of Clearfield, Ia., as a young man and later transferred his membership to the Bedford Christian church. Those surviving besides his widow and the daughter above named are: two sisters, Mrs. D. C. Knight of Cove, Ark., Mrs. Robert Harvey, Lenox, Ia.; one granddaughter, and one great grandson, several nieces and nephews, other more distant relatives and a large number of friends. He was a kind and loving husband, and a man who could work with men and over men and leave only pleasant memories. Attending the services from out of town were: Mrs. Ralph Hull, Santa Monica, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ecklin, Diagonal; Mrs. Verla Ecklin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey, Misses Jean and Thelma Harvey, Lenox; Walter Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Grace, Clearfield; Mr. and Mrs. John Matheny, Nebraska City, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Longfellow, Perry, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. John England, Tingley; Miss Mary Etta Hanson, New Market. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 27, 1970, p. 2 Mrs. Fred Rush Rites August 19 Funeral services for Mrs. Fred (Nellie) Rush, 85, a lifelong resident of Taylor County, held August 19 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford were conducted by Mr. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Rush died August 17 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Nellie Ecklin, daughter of John Edward and Emily Cochran Ecklin, was born June 27, 1885 near Conway in Taylor County, Iowa. She attended the public school in Conway and taught in the rural schools of Taylor County for six years prior to her marriage on March 3, 1909 to Fred Rush at the parental farm home with the Rev. Reynolds, Christian minister officiating. One daughter, Pauline, was born to bless this home. They lived on a farm one year following their marriage and then moved to Bedford, Iowa where she has since continued to reside. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Frank Ecklin, and one sister, Minnie Ecklin. Her husband passed away Feb. 13, 1963. Left to cherish memories are her daughter, Pauline and her husband, Ralph Hull, a granddaughter Mrs. J. J. Meyers; a great grandson Douglas C. Morris all of Santa Monica, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Chilcote of Bedford, a half brother Lloyd Ecklin of Clearwater, Fla., nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. She became a member of the Christian church in Conway and later transferred to the Bedford Christian Church. She was a faithful member of the Wild Rose Club for many years. Mrs. Rush was a kind and loving mother and sister and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 17, 1987, p. 4 FRANCES BELLE SMITH Graveside services for Frances Belle Smith, 85, were held June 13 at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Smith died June 11, 1987 at St. Joseph, Mo. Belle Harvey Smith, daughter of Milton Harvey and Bertha Maxwell Harvey was born at Blockton, Iowa March 20, 1902. She grew to maturity in the community where she was born where she attended the public school. On February 26, 1922 she was united in marriage to Earl Smith and to this union five children were born: who survive her, Carroll Smith of Rogers, Ark.; Clymena Swanson of Kelliher, Mn.; Helen Smith of Iowa City, Ia.; Robert Smith of Pickering, Mo.; Donna Lawrence of St. Joseph, Mo.; and a step-daughter, Maxine Smith was reared in their home. She now resides near Boise, Idaho. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence of Blockton and Clyde of Lenox; and a sister, Marie Wight of Washington State. Mr. and Mrs. Smith farmed in the Bedford, Iowa area. Her husband preceded her in death July 14, 1962. She lived in Bedford until she entered the Bethesda Care Center in Tarkio, Mo. in 1982 and then she resided in St. Joseph, Mo. from 1985 until her death. She had been at the home of her daughter Donna for the past year. She was an active member of the Bedford Baptist Church. Her family and friends will remember her as a kind and considerate loved one. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 26, 1962, p. 4 Final Rites for Earl Smith Services for Francis Earl Smith were held here July 17 with Rev. Colvin Caughey officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Included in the service was the following obituary. Francis Earl Smith, son of Albert Lee Smith and Elizabeth Caroline Smith, was born in Logan County, Kan., on June 18, 1892. He moved to Taylor County, Iowa, when a child. He was married in 1916 to Goldie Esther Laughlin. To this union one child, Alice Maxine, was born. In 1922 he was married to Belle Harvey and to this union five children were born: two sons, Carroll and Robert, and three daughters, Clymena, Helen and Donna. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Calvin and Alva and by his first wife, Goldie. He is survived by his wife, Belle Smith of Bedford, and five children: Mrs. Maxine Tilton, Boise, Idaho; Carroll and Robert Smith, Bedford; Mrs. Clymena Fidler, Little Fork, Minn.; Mrs. Helen Widner, Des Moines, Ia.; and Mrs. Donna Lawrence, Blockton, Ia. He is also survived by a brother, Ed Smith, El Cajon, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Amy Loy, Glencoe, Okla.; and Mrs. Amos Lamar, Audubon, Minn.; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Smith farmed all his life in Taylor County. He was a member of the Methodist church at Sheridan, Mo. He died at the Armstrong Nursing home in Bedford on July 14, 1962 at the age of 70. The out of town relatives attending services for Earl Smith were: Mr. and Mrs. Amos Lamar of Audubon, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Burch, Patty Wheeling; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Vanatta and son, Dewey, Okla; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Vanatta of Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. Annis Smith, Richard Bernard and Mary, Corning, Iowa; Mrs. Helen Weidner and Janet, Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. Bernard Fielder, Little Fork, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lawrence, Lawrence Harvey, Blockton, Iowa. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 16, 2002 MARTHA JEAN SMITH Funeral services for Martha Smith, age 75 of Bedford, who died Friday, January 4, 2002 were held Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the United Methodist Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Martha Jean Smith was born June 27,1926 in Kansas City, coming to Taylor County at the age of 19 days on the train to be adopted by Bert Safley and Lida Irvin Safely. She grew up attending school in Bedford, graduating in 1943. While living on the family farm Martha enjoyed cooking for the farm hands. On March 11, 1942 she was united in marriage to Marvin O. [ren] Smith in Maryville, Missouri. To this loving union a son Ed was born. Martha was a lifetime area resident. She had been in the Taylor County Clerk of Court's office for over twenty-seven years, having been elected Clerk of Court for eighteen years. Being a 'people person' Martha's job as Clerk of Court suited her well. In her free time Martha enjoyed spending time in the garden, tending to her flowers. She was a well-read woman who enjoyed painting and craftwork. Martha's family was most important to her. She looked forward to family get-togethers of any occasion, especially over the holidays, Martha greatly enjoyed taking care of her family and friends, it seems she was always feeding someone! Together she and Marvin enjoyed country music, having been to Nashville and Branson to see many shows. Martha even traveled to California to attend a taping of the Johnny Carson Show. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bedford. Later in Martha's life she found her birth mother. She enjoyed corresponding with her for many years. Martha is survived by her husband Marvin of Bedford; a son Edward E. Smith and wife Susan of Madrid, Iowa; and a sister-in-law, Nellie Smith of Bedford. Preceding Martha in death were her parents Bert and Lida Safely.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 26, 1987 GLENN T. STRAIGHT Services for Glenn T. Straight, 72, Bedford, were held August 22 with Rev. Ted DeHass and Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia. Mr. Straight died August 19, 1987 at Municipal Hospital, Clarinda, Ia. Glenn Truman Straight, son of Charles William Straight and Gwendolyn Thomas Straight was born August 15, 1915 at Terrebonne, Oregon. Glenn's mother died when he was 12 years old and he came to make his home with his uncle and aunt, Truman and Fern Straight at Platteville, Ia., who reared him as their son. He graduated from Blockton High School in 1934 and attended Iowa State College two years where he studied Forestry. He was also pitcher for the Iowa State Baseball team. Glenn was united in marriage to Luella Bryle Dowell on October 14, 1939 at Hiawatha, Ks. Three daughters were born to this union, Pamela Fern, Claire Anne, and Mary Louise. Glenn started the Straight Oil Co. on the corner of Dodge and Pearl Street in Bedford, Ia. in 1938. In 1957 he built a new modern filling station and was affiliated with the Mobil Oil Co. He was in the oil business for 33 years. In 1951 Glenn built the Frosty Trete Drive-In expanding this operation through the years. He operated the Frosty Trete for 30 years, retiring in 1981. During World War II Glenn enlisted in the C.B.s in 1943, transferring to the U.S. Navy to attend officers' training school at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, shipping out to the Pacific as an Ensign on LST 732 where he served for the duration. After the death of Truman Straight, Glenn managed the farm as well as running his business for aunt Fern Straight. Glenn was preceded in death by his mother and father; uncle, Truman Straight; two brothers, Eddie Straight and Dan Straight; a sister Eleanor Straight Hicks; and an infant granddaughter, Kemery Anne Everhart. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Luella, his aunt Fern Straight, Blockton, Ia.; three daughters Pamela Fern Browne and her husband Leonard, Bedford, Ia., Claire Anne Sawyer and her husband Tom, Littlefield, Tx.; Mary Louise Everhart and husband Bill of Williamsburg, Ia.; three brothers, Boyd Straight and his wife Patty of Lavina, Montana; Bill Straight and his wife Frieda, Cottonwood, Az.; Jack Straight, San Francisco, California; two sisters, Mary Harrison and husband Myron, Rock Springs; Wy., and Louise Hallenbeck and husband Vern of Pella, Ia.; four grandsons, Mark Browne and wife Jaime, Artesia, N.M., Micheal Browne and wife Tracy, Littlefield, Tx., Greg Sawyer, Littlefield, Tx., Jacob Everhart; one granddaughter, Emily Beth Everhart, Williamsburg, Ia. and Eleanor�s son Jon Vogel and wife Sydney and family, Blockton; as well as several nieces and nephews. Glenn loved baseball and played on the Bedford town team as a pitcher. He loved Blue Rock skeet shooting and hunting and looked forward to the opening of hunting season each fall. He was proud of his family and loved them dearly. He gained many friends through his life. He was constantly doing for others, forgetting himself. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 5, 1944, [p. 1] W. W. Trousdale Dies Funeral Here Today W. W. Trousdale, former hotel owner in Bedford died at his home in Ida Grove, Iowa Saturday, April 29, following a heart attack. The body was brought to Bedford Wednesday afternoon and the funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home this forenoon conducted by Rev. A. A. Ross. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Winn Walton Trousdale, third son of Chares [Charles] W. [ard] and Mary Louise Cox Trousdale, was born November 4, 1879 in Fayette, Wisconsin. On June 21, 1905 he was married to Roxa Maria Gaylord at Estherville, Iowa. To them seven children were born, four infant sons preceding him in death. With his three brothers he formed a family stock company and toured the middle west, later each brother having a company of his own. In 1915 he went into the hotel business, owning hotels in Dumont, Corydon and Bedford, Iowa, in Florence, Colorado and later in Ida Grove. He retired from the hotel business January 16, 1944. He is survived by his wife, one daughter Mrs. Raymond Latchaw, two sons Gordon and William, both of whom are in the armed forces; two grandchildren, Laurie Latchaw and Gordon G. Trousdale II. Also three brothers, Merle Trousdale of Dumont, Iowa, Earle Trousdale of San Bernardino, California, and Boyd Trousdale of Palm Springs, California. Mrs. Trousdale and the three children, also Gordon�s wife and small son, accompanied the body to Bedford. [WHITTEN, CHRISTINE ANNE HOGAN] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 3, 1999, p. 5 CHRISTINE WHITTEN Funeral services for Christine Whitten, age 26, who died on Tuesday, January 26, 1999, were held It 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 1999 at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Ted DeHass and Father John Kautzky officiating. Burial was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Christine Anne Whitten was born to Esther Hogan in Brooklyn, New York on February 26, 1972. She grew up attending school in New Jersey. James and Chrissy met while James was stationed in Hawaii with the United States Navy. On February 14, 1993 they were married in Honolulu. On their wedding day, Chrissy made all the decorations herself. Picking the flowers she loved most and weaving them into a lei for herself and James to wear. She even made her own wedding cake! Chrissy just seemed to have a flair for those things. She could make something out of nothing. She seemed to create life wherever she went. James and Chrissy were blessed with the birth of two children, Kayla and Jack Michael. Chrissy loved the outdoors. Once they returned to Bedford she learned to hunt and fish whenever time would allow. Chrissy was a very vivacious, bubbly, outgoing person who was devoted to her family. She seemed to possess a love for life and would spread that love to all who came in contact with her. Whether she was working downtown or just passing you on the street, she always had a smile to share. Chrissy is survived by her husband James and their children Kayla and Jack Michael all of Bedford; her mother, Esther Prikril and father Michael Prikril; a sister, Rebecca and brother Michael David Prikril, all of Cliffwood, New Jersey; her mother and father-in-law, Linda and Don Murphy and son Matt of Bedford; a special great-grandmother, Mary Beth Murphy of Bedford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeannie and husband Jay Murphy of Bedford; Johanna and Todd Fisher of Altoona; Jason and Erin Whitten of Runnells; and Susan and Kevin Ellenwood of Indianola; two nieces, Missy and Kaci; four nephews, Bryce, Brandon, Ben and Kane, along with a host of many other family members and friends. [WOLLENHAUPT, MARY EDITH ROBINSON SNYDER] Clarinda Herald-Journal, Monday, February 27, 1984 Edith Wollenhaupt Funeral Wednesday Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Wollenhaupt, 93 of Clarinda will be at 1 pm Wednesday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Wollenhaupt died Sunday afternoon at Municipal Hospital. She was born May 30, 1890, in Taylor County, the daughter of George and Mary Elizabeth Snyder Robinson. She was married to Dora Snyder and they farmed in the Gravity area where she served meals from her home. They had also lived in the Coin Area. They moved to Clarinda in 1938. After Mr. Snyders death she married George Wollenhaupt. He preceded her in death and she has continued to be in her own home in Clarinda until her death. Survivors include a brother George Leroy Robinson of Costa Mesa, Ca, and stepchildren: Arlin Wollenhaupt of Wapello, Ia, Burton Wollenhaupt of Elliott, and Georgene Klien of Honeoye, NY. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery at Bedford. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 10, 1984 Donald Wood, 78 Last Rites Were Held in Bedford Funeral services for Donald Eugene Wood, 78, of Bedford, held May 5 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Wood died May 2, 1984 in Rosary Hospital, Corning, Ia. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Donald Eugene Wood, son of Preston D. Wood and Minnie Cochran Wood, was born near Clearfield, Iowa December 25, 1905. He lived and grew to maturity in the Clearfield area where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church. On December 14, 1925 he was united in marriage to Muriel Patton in Clarinda, Iowa and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary December 14, 1975. They lived on a farm near Clearfield where they engaged in farming. In 1941 they purchased the farm north of Bedford where they have continued to reside. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Glenna Wyant and Elsie Wilson, and one brother, L. Banks Wood. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Muriel of the home; a sister Mary Bently of Lenox, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many many friends. Loved ones and friends will remember Don as a sincere, kind person, cheerful in his greeting, honorable in his dealings and always hopeful for the future. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 21, 1991 MURIEL HAZEL WOOD Graveside services for Muriel Hazel Wood, 83, were held Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1991 at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa, officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Muriel Patton Wood, daughter of William Orin Patton and Pollie Cope Patton was born June 6, 1908 in Pennington Gap, Va. and departed this life August 12, 1991 at Bedford Manor in Bedford, Iowa at the age of 83 years, two months and six days. She moved with her parents to Bedford, Iowa in her youth where she attended the public school and the Baptist Church. On December 14,1925 she was united in marriage to Don Wood and they celebrated 58 years of married life together. She was a homemaker and a willing and able helpmate to her husband in farming for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and sister both of whom died in infancy and her husband, Don Wood, who died on May 2, 1984. Left to cherish her memory are a sister, Lucrechia Eisner of Savannah, Mo., a sister-in-law, Velma Wood of Iowa; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
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