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[ACREE, ALBERT, JR.]
Clarinda Herald Journal,
Thursday, May 25, 1933, p. 8
Ernest Gray, W. M. of Plum Lodge 285 A. F. & A. M., received a telegram Friday stating that Albert Acree Jr., had passed away at his home in Hood River, Oregon, Thursday, May 18. No details were given. Albert was born and reared at Siam, was a member of the local Masonic lodge and had many relatives and friends who are sadly grieved by his untimely death. He has been seriously ill for the past few years. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to his young wife, who be remembered here as Miss Blanche Ingram and to his aged father, Albert Acree, Sr. and sisters and brothers.
Blockton News, Thursday, February 10, 1898, [p. 1] Bad Death An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Adkins died Friday evening, Feb. 4, and the remains were laid to rest in the Blockton cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The parents in their sorrow have had the assistance and tender sympathy of a large circle of friends. Mrs. Adkins, who has been very ill, we are pleased to state is improving.
[AILSHIE, PEARL LOUISE DOUGLAS] Clarinda Herald Journal, Monday, April 16, 1979, p. 10 Pearl Ailshie passed away Mrs. Pearl L. [ouise] Ailshie, 74 of Clarinda, died Friday afternoon at Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two days. She was born Sept 13, 1904, at Bedford, the daughter of Clarence and Minnie Bell Douglas. She was married to Harry Ailshie who preceded her in death in 1966. They lived in the Bedford area prior to coming to Clarinda in 1952. After Mr. Ailshie’s death she lived with her daughter until entering the Bethesda Care Center two years ago. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Don (Evelyn) Maxwell of Clarinda, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Ailshie was one of 13 children, with five of the sisters surviving: Bessie Goforth and Florence Cahill of Clarinda, Dorothy Johnson, Maryville, Mo, Fern Rock, Omaha, Ne, and Jean Stephens, Vancouver, Wash. Funeral services were held this Monday morning at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. John Clark officiating. Grace Perry was organist. Casket bearers were: Larry Maxwell, Steve Rowan, Abe Greenway, Lloyd Milleson, Pete Hookham and Charles Varley. Burial was in Fairview cemetery in Bedford. [ALBAUGH, ALICE HARRIET SCHRACK SEARLES] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, June 25, 1908, p. 5 Blockton News Mrs. Harriet Albaugh died at her home in Blockton June 21, 1908, aged 51 years, 11 months and 10 days. Deceased has been a great sufferer from cancer for some months and it has been known for some time that she was not long for this life. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon. The choir was made up of the Methodist and Christian choirs. The funeral was preached by Rev. G. W. Wood, his text being taken from Rev- 14 chapter and 13th verse: “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” She leaves a husband and four children, two, Mamie and Harry Searles, children of a former marriage, besides a host of neighbors and relatives to mourn her loss. But our loss is her gain as she suffered much. [ALBAUGH, ALICE HARRIET
SCHRACK SEARLES]
Bedford Times Republican,
Thursday, June 25, 1908, p. 4
Mrs. H. [erbert] H. [astings] Albaugh, wife of one of Blockton’s oldest and best-known citizens, died at her home in that city Monday morning at 6:30. The funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday. Mrs. Albaugh had been in ill health for a long time and for months it has been known that the inevitable end would not be long delayed. In hop, however, that something might be done for her relief, she was taken to one of the best hospital sin the west. But nothing could be done, and she was returned home there to await the call that was not long delayed. [ALLCOTT, LILLIAN GERTRUDE DAVIDSON] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 7, 1944, [p. 1] Mrs. Lillian Allcott Dies Mrs. Lillian Allcott, 71, died in Salt Lake City, Utah,
November 3. She is survived by one son, Austin. Mrs.
Allcott is a former resident of Bedford, her maiden name being Davidson. She
was a sister of the late A. [rchibald] B. [oyd] Davidson. Bedford Times-Press, January 23, 1947, [p. 1] Miss Mamie Allcott Former Resident Dies Miss Mamie Allcott, a former resident of Bedford, died Monday January 13 in Santa Barbara, California. The funeral services were held there Wednesday afternoon and committal was in the Santa Barbara cemetery. Miss Allcott was a member of the Christian Church in Santa Barbara for more than 30 years and for most of that time was superintendent of the Junior department of the Sunday School program. In spite of the fact that she had been an invalid for a number of years, Miss Allcott continued her teaching until about three years ago when she was confined to hospitals and a rest home. A native of Bedford, Miss Allcott had gone to Santa Barbara in 1900 and made her home with her sister, the late Mrs. Joseph D. [awe] Langman and Mr. Langman, 109 Patterson Ave., Goleta. Included among the survivors are Miss Lida Black of Orcutt, Calif., a niece; James Allcott of Compton, a nephew; and Miss Allcott’s cousin, Miss Allene Brown of Long Beach. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 12, 1957, p. 7 Gravity News Graveside services were held at the cemetery here Thursday afternoon for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Barnes of Kent. She was born at the hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday.
Bedford Times-Republican, Tuesday,
October 17, 1922, p. 2
Obituary
Lewis I. [rving] Bower[s] was born in Waynesburg, Green County, Penn., April 19, 1853, and departed this life at his farm home near Bedford, Ia., Thursday, Oct. 12, 1922, aged 69 years, 6 months and 3 days. In 1872 he moved with his father’s family to Taylor County, where he has since lived. On April 4, 1883, he was married Nettie E. Saxton of DeWitt, Clinton County, Iowa. To this union was born seven children as follows: Mrs. Roy Helm, Claude L., Mrs. Cyrus Horning, Guy I., Roy J., Ruby and Herold of Bedford, all of whom are living. Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn his demise, one brother, Sam Bower [s] of St. Paul, Nebr.; Mrs. Mariah Rinehart of Waynesburg, Penn., Mrs. Elizabeth Lovitt of Gravity, Ia., and Rachel Fordice [Fordyce], Blockton, Ia.; besides six grandsons and a host of near relatives and friends. On Oct. 23, 1920 he was stricken with the dread disease of paralysis and finally suffered the third attack on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from which he did not regain consciousness. He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable ways of the pioneer. Another name has been stricken from the ever lessening roll of our old settlers, and a solitary woman in the sunset of life, and a lonely home, are left to attest how sadly they will miss him. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, Saturday,
Oct. 14, at 2:00 p. m., in charge of Elder S. D. Harlan, and the body laid to
rest here in the home cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 2, 1939, p. 3 ATHELSTAN Aged Resident Dies
Miss Sidney Jane Cauby, 86, died at her home at Allendale, Mo., last week following a long illness. The funeral services were held in Grant city Saturday and burial was at Platteville. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hays attended the funeral of Miss Sidney Jane Cauby at Grant City Saturday. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, February 11, 1926, [p. 1] Feay Davidson Passed Away At Her Home Here Saturday Miss Ella Feay Davidson [Davison], only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Will H. Davidson [Davison] of this city, passed away at her home here last
Saturday, February 6, 1926, after an illness of many months. The funeral was
held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Wetmore Funeral chapel and interment given
in the Bedford mausoleum. Rev. Paul G. Luce of the Presbyterian Church preached
the funeral sermon.
Miss Davison was born February 10, 1902, at Albert Lea, Minn. and when two years of age, her parents moved to Estherville, Iowa, and later to Dakota. She received her education in the Watertown and Sioux Falls, S. D. schools. In ’22 she moved to Bedford with her parents where she had resided since that time. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church here and a member of the Delphian Society. She became ill in March 1924,
was confined to her bed for over 13 months.
Though her weakened condition necessitated her being confined to her bed for months, she was always patient and cheerful, and spent many busy hours doing very artistic work with her needle and thread, many beautiful pieces of embroidery coming from her skilled hands. [DAVISON, ELLA FEAY]
Bedford Times-Republican,
Thursday, February 11, 1926, p. 3
Ella Feay Davison
Ella Feay Davison, only child of Priscilla and Will H. Davison, was born Feb. 10, 1902, at Albert Lea, Minn., and died Feb. 6, 1926, at Bedford, Ia. At the age of two years she moved with her parents to Estherville, Ia. She received her education in Watertown and Sioux Falls, S. D. In 1922 she came to Bedford, Ia. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a Delphian. She became ill in March 1924, and was confined to her bed 15 months and 4 days. She was laid to rest in the Mausoleum in Fairview cemetery. This is the last of her
embroidery;
How many of her precious
hours she spent upon these silken flowers;
And yet, their leaves and
stems are doomed to be
Unfinished
to eternity.
Yes, many things she left
unfinished so;
A song upon her lips half
sung;
A tale half told upon her
tongue,
These struggling plants she
tried
So hard to grow,
This book she read while life Burned low.
The year was left unfinished
when she went.
Bleak days had passed and
trembling spring
Had just awakened everything,
But oh, what beauty her young
life has meant;
What calm completeness and
Content. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday. May 15, 1902, [p. 1] Obituary Edwin Putnam Green passed away Friday, May 9th, at his home about five miles northwest of Gravity. Mr. Green was born near Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, in the year 1833, the son of Thomas and Sarah Green. In the year 1856 he came west, locating for a time in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa, where he resided for some time. He was united in marriage to Miss Elenor Swan, his faithful and loving wife, who now mourns his death, the loss of a kind and affectionate husband. Their union was blessed by seven children, four of whom are living: Mrs. Laura Stevens, Mrs. Nancy Armstrong, James M. Green and Thomas W. [Marsh] Green, all of whom reside in Taylor County. He was a Christian and united early in life with the Presbyterian Church. About ten years ago, when the Prairie Chapel church was organized he was a charter member. At this time he was ordained an elder, in which office he has served faithfully, esteeming it an honor. Recently his poor health has prevented his regular attendance at church services but death found him staunch in the faith and turning in trustful prayer to God. He died as he had lived, a sincere and devoted follower of the Saviour. A few days of illness, the result of a cold and the general frailty of his health, and Friday evening, May 9th, he was called home, being 68 years, 10 months and 4 days of age. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Marshall, at the Gravity Presbyterian Church, and the deceased was laid to rest in the Gravity cemetery. “We spend our years as a tale
that is told. The days of our years three score years and ten and if by reason
of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength, labor and sorrow
for it is soon cut off and we fly away.”
“Thou shalt come to thy grave
in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his
season.”
“The hoary head is a crown of glory if it be found in the way of righteousness.” C. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, October 29, 1925, p. 6 GRAVITY
Carrie Green and children went up near Lenox last Friday where Grandma Green had passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stevens. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Fairview church and burial made in Gravity cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 17, 1972, p. 3 Jacob Green, 67, Last Rites Held August 10 Funeral services for Jacob Thomas Green, 67, of Allendale, Mo, were held August 10 at the Christian Church in Denver, Mo. Mr. Green died at his home in Allendale August 6, 1972. Graveside services were held at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. [GREEN, JACOB THOMAS] Clarinda Herald Journal, Thursday, August 10, 1972, p. 7 Green is buried north of Gravity OAK HILL, Aug 8 - M/M Arthur Sollars received word of the death of her cousin, Jakie Green of Denver, Mo, Sunday. He had been hospitalized recently following a heart attack, but had been home a week feeling much better. Funeral services were at Denver Thursday, burial in the Washington Cemetery north of Gravity. [GREEN, JACOB THOMAS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 24, 1972 p. 4 Jacob Green, 67, Rites Held Aug. 10 Funeral services for Jacob Thomas Green, 67, of Allendale, Mo, were held August 10 at the Christian Church in Denver, Mo., with Rev. Harvey Elder officiating. Mr. Green died at his home in Allendale August 6, 1972. Graveside services were held at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Neva; 6 sons, Donald Green, Wahoo, Nebr.; Gerald, Sheridan; Norman, Denver, Mo.; Dick, Galt, Mo.; and Gordon, Maloy, Iowa. Two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Irene) White, Shenandoah, Iowa, and Mrs. Leland (Evelyn) Loghry, Coin, Iowa; 30 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. One brother, Jimmy Green, Cook, Washington; and three sisters, Mrs. Bill (Mary) McCoy, and Mrs. Bert (Fanny) Terry, Zillah, Washington, and Mrs. Margaret Sexton, Lyle, Washington. Mr. Green was preceeded in death by his mother, father, and one granddaughter. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, May 12, 1993 NEVA PEARL GREEN Funeral service for Neva Pearl Green was held Monday, May 10, 1993 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Ray officiating. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa. Neva Peal (Josyln) Green, daughter of Guy and [Edna] May Churchill Josyln was born at Gravity, Iowa on June 23, 1906. She passed away at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital on Friday afternoon, May 7, 1993, at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 16 days. Neva was the first child of six children. She grew up in Gravity where she attended the public schools. On September 24, 1924, she was united in marriage to Jacob Green at Gravity. She lived on various farms in Taylor County and Worth County, Mo. While living in Denver, Mo. she was baptized in the river and became a member of the Christian Church. She lived the most part of her life in the Blockton and Athelstan area. In April of 1988 she came to Shenandoah where she made her home for the remainder of her life. Neva and Jakie were blessed with eight children. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1972; her parents; two brothers; her sister; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Donald of Milford, Neb., Irene White of Shenandoah, Iowa, Evelyn Loghry and her husband Leland of Coin, Iowa, Gerald and his wife Norma Jean of Sheridan, Mo., Junior and his wife Marvel of Council Bluffs, Norman and his wife Barbara of Sutherland, Neb., Dick and his wife Jo Ann of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, and Gordon and a special friend Betty Hill of Tarkio, Mo.; 30 grandchildren and 65 great grandchildren. Neva is also survived by two brothers: Marion Josyln of Clarinda; and Donne Wade Josyln from Shelton, Wash.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Bedford Times-Press, November 7, 1957, p. 5 Donald H. Jackson Rites Here Tuesday Donald Henry Jackson was born Oct. 9, 1934 near Bedford, Iowa and passed away at St. Francis hospital in Maryville, Mo, Friday, November 1 at the age of 23 years and 23 days. Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist church. Burial in Hopkins cemetery. Donald Henry attended rural schools in Taylor County wand was graduated from high school in Sheridan, Mo., with the class of 1954. On September 9, 1955, he was married to Marilyn Kay Rusco of Sheridan, Mo., and to them one child, Ronald H., was born. They made their home in St. Joseph, Mo., where he was employed. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Kay, and son, Ronald; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orren Jackson of Bedford; nine brothers, James Orren, Harry Leroy, Lawrence Ernest, Glen Andrew, Bill Douglas, Eldon Lee, Orren Douglas, Richard Jacob, LeRoy Joseph; and five sisters, Ella May, Lillie Ellis, Betty Jean, Mary Ann and Daisy Mae. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 31, 2002 ORREN DOUGLAS JACKSON Orren Jackson, 96, of Bedford, Iowa, passed away on July 25, 2002, at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston, Iowa. Funeral services were held on July 29, 2002, at the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins, Missouri, with Rev. Susan Noakes officiating. Interment was at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri. Orren was born the son of Jacob Orren Jackson and Cora Alice Sheeley [Sheley] Jackson on September 13, 1905, at Hopkins, Missouri. Orren attended the Valley Country School at Hopkins, Missouri and was a farmer most of his life. Orren married Abena Reika Groenwald on December 12, 1928 at Grundy County, Iowa and Lois Streitenberger on May 24, 1976. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Abena Jackson in July 11,1975 and Lois Jackson; two sons, James O. Jackson and Donald H. [enry] Jackson; daughter, Mary Ann Joslin; and three brothers, Clarence, Ernest and Robert Jackson. Survivors include: sons, Harry L. Jackson and wife, Shirley, St. Joseph, MO; Lawrence E. Jackson and wife, Shirley, Afton, IA; Glen A. Jackson and wife, Connie, Lenox, IA; Bill D. Jackson and wife, Jodie, Osceola, JA; Eldon L. Jackson, and wife, Marilyn, Mt. Ayr, IA; O. Douglas Jackson and wife, Wilma, Bedford, IA; Richard J. Jackson and wife, Dee, Danville, IA; Leroy J. [oseph] Jackson, Bedford, IA; daughters, Ella Mae Cossins and husband, Calvin, Republic, MO; Lillie A Schiller and husband, Harry, Grundy Center, IA; Betty J. Mackie and husband, Vernon, Grundy Center, IA; Daisy M. Hernandez, Lenox, IA and forty-eight grand and several great, great, great grandchildren; sister, Lena Stramble, Des Moines, IA. Memorials may be given to the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins, Missouri. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 23, 1991 RONALD H. JACKSON Ronald H. Jackson, the son of Donald and Marilyn Jackson, was born at Maryville, Mo. on March 24, 1957 and departed this life at home on January 12, 1991 at the age of 33. He lived in Bedford, Iowa and the Taylor County area all his life. He worked at farming and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald; his grandfather, Leonard Rusco; and his grandmother Abina Jackson. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Marilyn Donohoe and Russ; half brothers Jeff and Mitch Gray; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Oren Jackson; grandmother Maxine Rusco; great grandmother Jennie Rusco; nephew Bryce Rusco and aunt Patricia Rusco who lived with them many years; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 3, 1966, p. 2 Final Rites Held For George Jared Funeral services for George W. Jared, 70, of Bedford, were held January 26 at the east Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Jared died January 25, 1966 at Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Presentation of Flag by the Bedford American Legion and Masonic Honors by Taylor Lodge No. 156 were held at Fairview Cemetery. George William Jared, son of John M. Jared and Elizabeth Kehler Jared, was born near Oakley, Kansas on May 26, 1895. He was second of four children born of this marriage. In March 1914 he moved to Taylor County, Iowa with his parents, brother and two sisters. In 1918 he was called to serve his country during World War I in France and Germany. Upon discharge in 1919 he returned to Denver, Colorado and was united in marriage to Hattie Grace Bothel, daughter of Sylvester Bothel and Josephine Marshall Bothel, former residents of Taylor County. To this union was born one son, W. Eugene Jared. Following the death of his beloved wife, Grace, in April 1964, he was united in marriage to Ruth Hurt Branson on August 8, 1965. Other than his period of serving his country in World War I, his entire career was spent in farming---the last 46 years of which were in the Bedford and Gravity communities. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Grace, his brother, Clyde M. Jared and his sister, Amy Jared Hikes. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth, son Eugene, daughter-in-law Irene, granddaughters, Suzanne and Catherine, sister, Blanche Jared Conley, and a host of friends and neighbors. He will long be remembered for his loyalty and dependability as a member of Taylor Lodge of the Masonic Order; his unselfish willingness to serve his country in time and need; his word being as good as his bond in business relationships; his love and devotion as a husband; his generosity, wisdom and words of encouragement as a father; and his kindness, understanding and desire to make this country a better place in which to live as a grandfather.
[KING, ARBELLE MARY “BELLE” HANKINS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 1, 1956, p. 5 Mrs. Belle King Dies At Age
Of 100
Mrs. Belle King, 100, the “grand old lady” of Bronson, Iowa, died last week at the home of a son, J. [oe] N. King, superintendent of schools at Bronson. Mrs. King, a great aunt of Iowa’s Republican Senator, Bourke B. Hickenlooper, was honored on her 100th birthday anniversary last October 7 with Open Hose. She was born October 7, 1855, near what is now Donnellson, Iowa, in Lee County. She moved with her parents in a covered wagon to Platteville, Taylor county and as a young woman worked in a hotel at Blockton. On February 6, 1881, she was married to John Allen King. The couple farmed for a while and then operated a bakery-café in Blockton. Mrs. King doing the cooking and baking. She had made her home with her son since the death of Mr. King in 1930. Thirty-seven years ago Mrs. King fell and fractured her hip and since that time had been physically handicapped. Her hobbies included working jigsaw puzzles, knitting and crocheting. Funeral services were held in Morningside at Sioux City Wednesday and the body was brought to Blockton where services were held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church with burial in the Platteville cemetery. Blockton News, Thursday, March 20, 1930, [p. 1] John A. King Dead John A. King who has not been enjoying the best of health for a year or so, died quite suddenly at his home here in Blockton Tuesday morning about 8 o’clock. Funeral services will be held at the Blockton Methodist church this—Thursday—afternoon and burial in the Platteville cemetery.
Blockton News, Thursday, March 27, 1930, [p. 1] John A. [llen] King, son of John and Sarah King, was born in Lee County, Iowa, Dec. 3, 1852, and died at his home in Blockton, Iowa, March 18, 1930, aged 77 years, 2 months and 15 days. He came with his parents to Taylor County in 1855 where he spent his entire life with the exception of one year, which was spent on the western coast. In answer to the call of the west he went to Oregon in the year 1874, returning the following year to his home near Platteville on account of the death of his mother. He was married to Arbell Mary Hankins Feb. 6, 1881. To them were born three children---Gracie Allen, who died Feb. 28, 1891; Fred King, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Prof. Joe King, of Bronson. The wife, one brother, George King of Athelstan; the two sons and four granddaughters survive him. He was engaged in farming in his early life, later engaged in business for a time in Bedford, and moved to Blockton in the year 1888 which has since been his home. John Al, as he was familiarly known, had the confidence of all with whom he was associated, having held various positions of trust and proving himself worthy of the implicit confidence which we placed in him. He united with the Methodist church in early manhood, to which he has ever been a faithful member. He was conservative in his reasoning, firm in his convictions and loyal to his friends. He was devoted to his family and especially to his grandchildren who were a great comfort to him in his declining years. His jovial and pleasing manner will be kindly remembered by all with whom he has been associated. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. G. J. Stephens and interment was made in the Platteville cemetery. [KING, JOHN ALLEN] Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, February 3, 1966, p. 2
Stanley Pierson Rites
Jan. 28
Stanley Earl Pierson, 67, died Jan. 25 at the hospital in Pella, Iowa. A retired farmer, Mr. Pierson had resided most of his lifetime in Nodaway County, Mo. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 28 at the Swanson Funeral Home. Rev. C. C. Pritchard, Burlington Junction officiated and burial was in the Hopkins Cemetery. Mr. Pierson was born Feb. 24, 1898, at Maryville, the son of the late Edwin Thomas and Lena Bolten Pierson. He was a World War I veteran and a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Roy Farrell, Sheridan, Mrs. J. Earl McDonald and Miss Donna Pierson, both of Quitman, and Mrs. Raymond Davison, Bedford, Iowa; four sons, Carl Pierson, Hamburg, Iowa, Dennis Pierson, Ivanhoe, Minn., Edwin Pierson, Alta, Iowa, and Howard Pierson, New Market, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Letha Foster, Sheridan; one brother, Orville. [RAMSAY, ALMA JANE “JENNIE” LARGE HIBBS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 5, 1951, [p. 1] Mrs. Ramsay, 81, Died in OES Home Boone---Mrs. Alma J. [ane] Ramsay, 81, a long time resident of Bedford, died March 31, at the Eastern Star home at Boone, where she had been a resident since 1929. Funeral services were held at 9 a. m. April 2, in the chapel of the O. E. S. home. Rev. Russell E. Otto officiating. Burial was in Linwood Park cemetery at Boone. Mrs. Ramsay was born in Worth County, Mo, and was the widow of Herbert M. Ramsay, who died in Bedford in 1927. They were the parents of two sons, Joseph Aden, who died at the age of 15 [17] years, and Dr. Herbert D. Ramsay, a physician in Missouri. She is survived by the son and by a niece, Mrs. Audrey Jane Joffe, also of Missouri. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, October 23, 1902, [p. 1] In Death’s Embrace Nearly four weeks ago Arthur Ray came home from Creston, where he was working, and went to bed with typhoid fever. All that medical skill could do was done, but all to no avail. Death came to his relief Monday morning at 4 o’clock. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning, conducted by Revs. Griffith and Ream. Interment was made in Platteville cemetery. His widowed mother, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Deceased was aged 26 years, 9 months and 2 days. [RAY, ARTHUR WILLIS] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, October 23, 1902, p. 3 Funeral Notice Died this morning at 4 o’clock, Arthur W. [illis] Ray, aged 26 years, 9 months and 2 days. He took sick with typhoid fever while at work in Creston three weeks ago today and came to his mother’s home, Mrs. R. M. Ray in this city where he died this morning. The funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. D. W. Griffith officiating, assisted by Rev. T. J. Ream. Interment will take place in the Platteville cemetery. [RAY, ARTHUR WILLIS]
Bedford Free Press, Thursday,
October 30, 1902, [p. 1]
Obituary
Arthur Willis Ray was born in Warren County, Illinois, January 18, 1876, and died Monday, October 20, 1902, aged 26 years, 9 months and 2 days. He united with the Baptist church at Bedford, in January 1900, since which time he has lived an upright, Christian life. He leaves a mother, five sisters and three brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral services were held at the residence conducted by D.
W. Griffith assisted by Rev. T. J. Ream. The remains were laid to rest in the
Platteville cemetery. Many Platteville friends met the remains at the cemetery
to pay their last respects. Blockton News, Thursday, March 9, 1939, [p. 1] Ed Ridge Dead Mrs. Amy Ridge Lang of Marshalltown writes us that Lewis E. [dgar] Ridge, a former Iowan, died at Santa Cruz, California, Feb. 3, at the age of 58 years. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Hester Houtchen of Sheridan, Wyo, and Mrs. Della Hayden of Oakland, Cal. Funeral services were held Feb. 11 and burial in the I. O. O. F. cemetery, Santa Cruz. [RIDGE, LEWIS EDGAR "ED"] [RIDGE, LEWIS EDGAR "ED"] [RIDGE, LEWIS EDGAR "ED"]
Clarinda Herald Journal, October 17, 2001 Steven Todd Scroggie Funeral services for Steven Todd Scroggie, age 31 of Bedford, who died Tuesday, October 9, 2001 were held Friday, October 12, 2001 at 10:00 a.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 American Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Steven Todd Scroggie was born August 15, 1970 in Clarinda the son of Gary Scroggie and Joanne Morris Scroggie. Steve grew up in the country in the South Page School District. He moved to Bedford in 1986, graduating from the Bedford High School in 1989. Steve worked for the Bedford Hy-Vee both in high school and while attending college at Northwest Missouri State University. After college graduation he worked for six years between the Clarinda Academy teaching Computer Science and Geography and the Tarkio Academy where he was a Staff Supervisor. In early 1999 Steve returned to Bedford where he was employed for Hy-Vee as a Meat Specialist. Steve had also been furthering his education by taking classes at Northwest Missouri State University to obtain a Masters Degree in Mathematics. Steve was a diehard San Francisco 49ers fan, traveling around the Midwest every chance he got to see them play. He loved golf, and had a group of men he played cards with at the legion. Steve organized and ran Fantasy Football Leagues in Bedford and Clarinda. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, including the WWF, with "The Rock" being his favorite wrestler. Above all, Steve enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He enjoyed the holidays and birthdays, with Christmas being his favorite, and would always buy presents for everyone. Steve truly enjoyed being a son, a brother and an uncle. He was a member of the Taylor Masonic Lodge No. 156 A.F. & A.M. and the Order of Eastern Star in Bedford. Steve is survived by his parents Gary and Joanne Scroggie of Bedford; paternal grandparents, Leonard and Opal Scroggie of Bedford; a sister, Lea Ann Huckins and husband John of Clarinda; two brothers, Gary Scroggie, Jr., and his children Justin, Catlin and Jason, all of Clarinda; and Michael Scroggie and wife Staci of Farragut and their children, Riley and Miranda. Preceding Steve in death are his maternal grandparents Vilas and Ruth Morris. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 2, 1939, [p. 1] Former Blockton Man Dies A. [rthur] R. [ansome] Searles, a former resident of Blockton, died in a Winterset hospital Friday, Feb. 24. The funeral services were held at Winterset Sunday and burial was at Jesup, Iowa. Mr. Searles is a son-in-law of Dr. Carl B. Hickenlooper of Winterset, once a former resident of Blockton. [SEARLES, ARTHUR RANSOME] Blockton News, Thursday, March 9, 1939, p. 5 Obituary Arthur R. [ansome] Searles, 82 years of age, died early Friday morning, Feb. 24, at the Winterset hospital. He had been in failing health for several years, but had been acutely ill for only a week. Mr. Searles, the eldest of three children, was born Oct. 22, 1856, to Ransom S. and Chrischaney Damon Searles, at Oelwein. Early in life he moved with his parents to Jessup where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage Dec. 3, 1876, to Alice Harriett Schrack who passed away June 20, 1908. He is survived by his two children, Harry R. [ansome] Searles of Blockton, and Mrs. Carl B. Hickenlooper of Winterset; also a sister, Mrs. W. H. McBride of Cleveland, Ohio, and five grandchildren, Mrs. John E. Peterson and Margaret Hickenlooper of Des Moines, and Naomi, Norma, and Harold Searles of Blockton. Funeral services were held at the Parker funeral home in Jesup Sunday afternoon at 1:30. Burial was made in the Jesup cemetery. Blockton News, Thursday, January 21, 1937, [p. 1] From the St. Joseph newspapers we note death of Mrs. Amanda Severns, 85 years of age and widow of A. [bsolom] F. Severns, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Donmyer, in San Bernardino, California, January 14. Burial was in San Bernardino. Mrs. Severns formerly was a resident of Blockton and was a sister of Mrs. John A. King, A. [den] T. Hankins and the late David Hankins. The family moved to St. Joseph from here and from St. Joseph to California some 15 years ago. [SEVERNS, AMANDA A. HANKINS] [SEVERNS, AMANDA A. HANKINS] [SEVERNS, AMANDA A. HANKINS]
Blockton News, Thursday, September 6, 1928, [p. 1] Mrs. A. A. Severns Dead Word was received here Saturday night of the death of Mrs. A. [rthur] A. Severns of Henry, Nebraska, her death occurring Saturday evening in a hospital at Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Mrs. Severns was formerly Miss Elsie Clark of this place and a sister of Geo. D. Clark of south of town. [SEVERNS, ELSIE MAY CLARK] Blockton News, Thursday, September 27, 1928, [p. 1] Obituary
Elsie May Clark was born Jan. 19, 1886 at Redding, Ringgold County, Iowa, and passed away Sept. 1, 1928 at the West Nebraska Methodist hospital in Scottsbluff, Nebr., being aged at the time of her death, 42 years, 8 months and 12 days. January 18, 1918, she was married to Arthur A. Severns, and to this union were born five children; Harold, aged 8; Everna, 6; Fern, 4; James, 3; one child dying in infancy. Besides her husband, four brothers, Elmer Clark, of Morrill, Nebr.; William, George D., of Blockton, Iowa and Edward, Phoenix, Arizona, survive her. [Words unreadable] while quite young. [She joined] the Methodist church at [words unreadable] follower of her Savior. The family moved to Henry two years ago and the deceased by her kindness and friendly ways won all who knew her as friends. A true Christian mother to her little family. During her long illness she was ever cheerful and determined to live to guide and care for her loved ones. The funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church of Henry by Rev. Samuel Linn, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Morrill, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 10 a. m. Interment was made in Forest Lawn cemetery at Morrill. ---Morrill Mail. [SEVERNS, FLORENCE ANN BURRELL] Blockton News, Thursday, October 29, 1931, [p. 1] Obituary Florence [Ann] Burrell, daughter of Benjamin and Catherine [Gibbons] Burrell, was born in Ohio May 8, 1849. She passed to her eternal home from the home of her son, Clyde, near Ericson, Neb., Oct. 17, 1931, aged 82 years, 5 months and 9 days. When a small child she came with her parents to Mormontown, now Blockton, Iowa, where she spent her childhood. She was married Nov. 17, 1867, to James R. [iley] Severns. To this union were born nine children---Ulysses S. [impson] of Palisade, Neb.; Amanda, wife of W.[illiam] J. Sloan of Geneva, Neb., deceased; Ben, of Hamilton, Mont.; Albert E.[dward], of Geneva, Neb.; Eustace T. [horbin], of Louisburg, Mo.; William E.[rnest], of Encampment, Wyo; Walter G. [eorge], of Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles K. [elso], deceased, and Clyde A. [rthur], of Ericson, Neb. She is also survived by 42 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mrs. Severns was one of twelve children of whom three brothers and two sisters survive---Mrs. C. Norris, of Jamestown, N. D.; Richard and George Burrell, of Oklahoma; A. E. Burrell, of Hamilton, Mont., and Elsie Burrell, of St. Joseph, Mo. When first married Mr. and Mrs. Severns settled on a farm near Blockton, Iowa, where they lived until 1900. They then moved to Fairmont, Nebraska. In 1916 they moved to Palisade, Nebraska, where the husband passed away May 1, 1927, since which time Mrs. Severns has lived among her children. She was a good and devoted wife and mother and a good neighbor to all. She spent her life in service for others, being most happy when serving. Besides the relatives she leaves a host of friends. To know her was to be her friend. The funeral services were held in the Fairmont, Neb., Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The funeral party came from the home of Clyde Severns at Ericson by cars and arrived in Fairmont about noon. Rev. David Tudor of the Geneva Congregational church had charge of the service. Interment was in the Fairmont cemetery where the husband was buried in 1927. All of the children attended the funeral except Walter G. and William E. Blockton News, Thursday, May 19, 1927, [p. 1] Obituary James Riley Severns, son of Ezekiel and Ruthette [Pettit] Severns, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, February 3, 1844. Died at his home in Palisade, Neb., May 1, 1927, at the advanced age of 83 years, 2 months and 28 days, being the youngest of a family of nine children. When still a small boy, he came with his parents to Astoria, Illinois and when six years of age, his father died and while still a small boy he with his mother, brothers and sister came to Lucas County, and later to Taylor County, Iowa. When the Civil war broke out, his older brothers enlisted in the union army and left him at home to care for his aged mother and other relatives. He enlisted in [words unreadable] remaining faithful to that trust until the end of the war. In politics he was loyal to his party, being a life long republican and casting his first vote for Abraham Lincoln. November 17, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Florence Bussell [Burrell] of Mormontown, now called Blockton, Iowa. To this union were born nine children, Ulysses S. [impson] of Palisade, Nebraska; Mrs. W. [illiam] J. Sloan of Geneva, Nebraska; Benjamin B. [utler] of Hamilton, Montana; Albert [Edward] of Geneva, Nebraska; Eustace T. [horbin] of Louisburg, Missouri; William E. [rnest] of Encampment, Wyoming; Walter G. [eorge] of Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles Kelso (deceased); Clyde A. [rthur] of Ericson, Nebraska. In the year 1900 they came to Fillmore County, Nebraska, where they made their home until 1917, when they moved to Palisade, Nebraska, where they have since resided. During his life, Mr. Severns was always ready to do his part, being esteemed and respected for his honesty and integrity; holding offices of public trust in the community in which he resided, at one time holding the office of treasurer of school district for over 20 years. He was a kind, loving husband and father and very devoted to his family and friends. While he never united with any church, he always taught and was ready to defend the Christian faith, always upholding the right as he saw it. About twenty-five years ago he had a stroke of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered. During his last illness he suffered a great deal, but when the end came he peacefully passed to rest. He is survived by his wife, eight children, forty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J. J. Christner. The body was taken by relatives early Wednesday morning to Fairmont for interment. ---Palisade (Neb.) Times. Blockton News, Thursday, August 14, 1919, p. 4 Mrs. S. [amantha] Shoemaker passed away Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. [eorge] W. [esley] Brott, near Redding, following a stroke of paralysis. The funeral services were held at Platteville Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment was made in the Platteville cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 29, 1983 Final Rites Held In Hopkins For Harley Sleep, 75 Funeral services for Harley Aden Sleep, 75, of Hopkins, Mo, held February 15 in the Hopkins Christian Church, was conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Sleep died February 11, 1983 in Methodist Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Mo. Interment was at Hopkins Cemetery. Harley Aden Sleep, son of James F. Sleep and Eva Proffit Sleep, was born in the High Prairie Community, Polk Township, Taylor County Iowa, April 29, 1907. He grew to maturity in the community where he was born where he attended the public school and was a part of the various community activities. On August 4, 1928 he was united in marriage to Mabel Parker and to this union two children were born: Guy and Margaret. Early in his life he decided to be a farmer and he was engaged in this profession all of his active years in Taylor County Iowa. When he retired he moved to Hopkins in 1974 where he has since resided. He was a member of the Hopkins Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Frank and Clarence, and a sister Edna. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mabel, son, Guy L. Sleep and his wife, Thelma, of Anamosa, Iowa; daughter, Margaret F. Young, and her husband Eldon of Hopkins, Mo.; two brothers: Troy Sleep of Shenandoah, Iowa and Harmon Sleep and his wife, Joyce, of New Market, la.; two sisters: Donna Fine and her husband, Elza, of Bedford; Goldie Narber of Hopkins, Mo.; seven grandchildren: Dennis and David Young; Robert, Ronald, Randall, Jerry and Kathy Sleep; nine great grandchildren: Alisha, Christopher, and Melissa Young; Todd, Joe, Chad, Jason, Bryce and Shelly Sleep; other relatives and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, May 18, 1994 MABEL FERN SLEEP Mabel Fern Sleep was born March 24, 1912 in Taylor County, Iowa four miles west of Athelstan, Iowa on a farm. She was one of 13 children born to Joseph Wesley Parker and Bessie Ethel Downey. She grew up in Sheridan and Parnell, Mo. area. Mabel was united in marriage to Harley Aden Sleep on August 4, 1928 at the Rev. Leslie Cobb residence south of Bedford. Mabel and Harley farmed near Bedford and to this marriage was born a son Guy Luther and a daughter Margaret Fern. In 1942 they bought a farm four miles southwest of Bedford that was to become their home until they retired and moved to Hopkins. She was a member of the Hopkins Christian Church. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Marie Farrell. four brothers Austin, Wilzie, Lester and Dean Parker, also three infant brothers. She is survived by a son, Guy and daughter-in-law Thelma Sleep of Anamosa, Iowa; daughter, Margaret and son-in-law, Eldon Young of Hopkins. Mo.; three sisters, Avis Sleep, Bedford, Iowa, Velma Lasley, Red Oak, Iowa, Dorothy Weese, Winterset, Iowa; one brother, Joseph Parker, Red Oak, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Dennis and David Young, Robert, Ronald, Randall and Jerry Sleep and Kathy Francois; 16 great grandchildren, Chad, Jason, Todd, Sage, Wesley, Lydia, Philip, Rachael, Alisha, Christopher, Laura, Melissa, Joe Kristen, Bryce, Shelly; several nieces and nephews. Mabel made her home the past few years at the Community Care Center of Tarkio, Mo. She passed away Sunday, May 8, 1994 at the home. She was 82 and will be sadly missed. Services were held at the Hopkins Christian Church, Hopkins, Mo. Wednesday, May 11, 1994. Burial was at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Mo. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 3, 1966, p. 2 Mrs. Maude Smith Dies In Missouri Funeral services for Mrs. Charlie (Maude) Smith, 71, of Clarksdale, Mo., former Bedford resident, were held January 29 at Clarksdale with burial at Maryville, Mo. Mrs. Smith, daughter of Levi and Sarah Jane Frost, was born in Taylor County, Iowa. She is survived by nieces and nephews; relatives in this area include a nephew, Glen Taylor of Sheridan and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Adah Taylor, of Bedford.
[STEEVE,
LOLA MAE FINE STEWART]
Clarinda
Herald Journal, Wednesday, June 10, 1998, p. 5
Lola
Steeve
Lola Steeve, 93, of Clarinda, died June 1, 1998, at Goldenrod Manor where she had been since May 9, 1998. She was born May 25, 1905, near Siam, Iowa, in Taylor County, the oldest daughter of Delbert and Pearl Shields Fine. On August 20, 1924, she married Clarence L. Stewart and to this union, one daughter, Virginia [Mae], was born. Lola and Clarence lived on the Stewart family farm until he died on April 21, 1944, at the age of 48. Lola later married Hugo Steeve on June 7, 1953, and he preceded her in death in July, 1983. Lola was baptized and joined the Siam Methodist Church at an early age. After she and Hugo were married she joined St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarinda and attended as long as health permitted. Lola is survived by her daughter, Virginia and husband Irvin Davison, rural Braddyville, and three grandsons: Dr. J. Robert Davison and wife Linda, Lakeville, Minnesota; Donald A. Davison and wife Donnie, Braddyville; and Bill D. Davison, Burnsville, Minnesota. There are five great grandchildren: Sarah Davison, Phoenix, Arizona; Suzanne Davison, Ames, Iowa; Joel Davison, Lakeville, Minnesota; and Amanda and Amy Davison, Braddyville. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Mallory and husband Earl, Alhambra, California; sister-in-law Jessie Fine, Hopkins, Missouri; step-son John Steeve, Spokane, Washington; several nieces and nephews; friends; and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, sister Ruth, brother Ellis Fine, great-grandson Brent Alan Davison, and stepdaughter Gladys Foster. Funeral services were Thursday, June 4, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Jaeckle officiating. Burial was in Siam Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Radio Ministry. Bedford Times-Press,
Wednesday, March 4, 1998
Jean Alice Stone
Jean Stone, daughter of William E. Campbell, Sr. and Anna Campbell was born at Marengo, Iowa, September 16, 1911 and departed this life February 21, 1998 at Lenox, Iowa at the age of 86. She lived in Lenox and grew to maturity in Bedford where she attended the public school and Presbyterian Church. On April 18, 1936 she was united in marriage to Robert F. Stone at Maryville, Missouri and they lived various places in Iowa and in Arizona. She was employed as a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Left to cherish her memory are her brother, William E. Campbell and wife Helen; a niece, Susan Fuhrmeister; nephew, Bill Campbell, nephew, Bo Lower and family and a great niece, Erin Campbell. She loved animals and enjoyed feeding stray cats and birds. She will be missed by her friends at Sunrise Apartments and by her family. Private family inurnment was held at the Mausoleum, Fairview Cemetery in Bedford with Novinger Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 17, 1959, p. 4 Luther Straight Burial, Platteville Luther Straight, 51, died at his home in Clearfield Thursday, Dec. 10. He had been an implement dealer in Clearfield for a number of years. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Clearfield at 2 p. m. Saturday. Rev. Howard Ball, the pastor, officiated. Burial in Platteville cemetery. Mr. Straight is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Raymond Straight of Clearfield; twin daughters, Marianne and Suzanne, at home; two grandchildren; four brothers. [STRAIGHT, LUTHER EDWARD]
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, December 17, 1959, p. 8
CLEARFIELD NEWS
Luther Straight Dies
Luther Straight, 51, passed away at his home Thursday. He is survived by his wife, Mary; twin daughters, Susan Ann and
Mary Ann and a son, Raymond. Funeral services were held Dec. 12 at the
Methodist church with Rev. Howard Ball officiating and burial in the Clearfield
cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 13, 1991 GEORGE TEATSWORTH George Dewey Teatsworth, the son of Bloomer W. and, Nina Hockenbary, was born near Farmer City and Imogene, Iowa December 4, 1899, and departed this life February 27, 1991 at the Lenox Care Center, at the age of 91 years. He lived on a farm around Randolph, where he attended the public school and Christian Church. On October 22, 1919 he was united in marriage to Clara Pearl Parks at Bedford, Iowa, They lived in the Gravity, Iowa area. To this union four children were born: Neva Mae Stark, Brice Warren (died in infancy), Garrel Lee (died in Vietnam)} Evelyn Marie Kelley who departed this life June 8, 1990. He had been employed in Pinkerton Services, Hubinger's Co., and Medical Corps during W.W. I. Those who preceded him in death are: his wife Clara Pearl, and sons, Bruce Warren, Garrel Lee, and daughter Evelyn Kelley, three brothers and three sisters. Left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Neva Mae Stark, granddaughter Gwendolyn L. Elmegreen, grandsons Garrell Lee Kelley and Jack Teatsworth, four great grand-children and one great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles, Moose fraternal organizations, American Legion DAV, VFW and a World I Vet. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home March 2, 1991 at 2 p.m. with Carl Holdsworth, minister of the Gravity Christian Church, officiating. Military honors were given by the Bedford American Legion Post No. 164. Burial was at Washington Cemetery in Gravity, Iowa. Blockton News, Thursday, January 1, 1925, [p. 1] Obituary John Arthur West was born in Adams County, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1843, and departed this life at his home in Blockton, Ia., Dec. 23, 1924, aged 81 years, 1 month and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Susanna Smart, of Highland County, Ohio, August 11, 1864. To this union was born 11 children, as follows: Joseph A. [llen], who died in infancy; Mary M. [argaret] Devore, of Gillette, Wyoming; Cora A. [deline] Wisecup, deceased; William L. [orenzo] West, of Blockton; James M., deceased; Elmer E. [llsworth] West, of Grant City; Lewis L. [andon] West, of Blockton; Rosa E. [mma] Ridge, of Walnut Shade, Mo.; Lucretia G. [arfield] Ridge, of Blockton; Retha M. [ay] King, of Plainview, Texas, and another son who died in infancy. He enlisted in Co. E, 183rd Ohio infantry, October 5, 1864 and served to the close of the war. They lived in Adams County, Ohio, until the spring of 1868, when they came to Missouri, settling on a farm five miles south of Blockton. Here they lived until March 1909, when they moved to Blockton where they have since lived. He united with the Mt. Zion Church of Christ in Adams County, Ohio, in his early life. After coming to Missouri he became a charter member of the Pleasant Ridge church. Later, upon moving to Blockton, he transferred his membership to the Christian church at that place. Mr. West was one of the most successful farmers of the county, a good citizen, a kind, loving husband and father and a good man [words unreadable] ways took a leading part in civic affairs, and served one term as presiding judge of the county court in Worth County, Missouri. Besides his companion and the children mentioned above, he leaves to mourn his departure, 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held in the Blockton Christian church Dec. 26, 1924, conducted by Challie E. Graham assisted by L. B. Day and J. A. Brownlee, pastors of the White Oak Church of Christ and the Blockton M. E. church, respectively, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Isadora, Mo., cemetery. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of their friends in this time of sorrow. We commend them to the kind Heavenly Father who careth even for the sparrows when they fall. May they trust in Him and be led of Him to the land of love and light and life and glory, where all tears are wiped away by His own hand, and all is joy for evermore. [WEST, JOHN ARTHUR] Blockton News, Thursday, September 10, 1931, [p. 1] L. L. West Killed The News is called upon to record this week one of those terrible events which occur quite frequently all over this country, but of which most of us give but very little thought. We refer to the death of Lewis L. West Thursday forenoon. Mr. West was found burned to death on the road a short distance west of his home some five miles south of Blockton by V. Carroll who was passing along the road. The burning car was first discovered by Mr. Carroll. The car was in the ditch on the south side of the road with the breaks [brakes] set and the door closed, the flames being confined to the rear end of the car when discovered by Mr. Carroll. He first went to the West home and inquired as to whom the car belonged and upon returning to the scene found Mr. West in the ditch on the north side of the road about 180 feet from the car. It seems that Mr. West had been in Isadora that morning and was returning home in his Whippet-Six sedan type, and had reached a point almost to the top of the hill west of his home when an accident of some kind occurred. It probably will never be known just what happened. It is claimed that he secured a bottle of gasoline for some special purpose at home and the supposition is that this bottle of gasoline might have caused the accident. One theory advanced is that the bottle of gasoline was probably setting in the car back of the front seats and when going up the steep hill upset [spilling some] of the gasoline which running through to the hot exhaust pipe became ignited. Mr. West probably quickly set his brakes and in attempting to throw the partly empty gasoline bottle from the car had it explode in his hands, throwing the burning gasoline all over his clothing. This is only a theory, but it is the most reasonable one we have heard advanced. The accident occurred between 10:30 and 11 o’clock. [WEST, LEWIS LANDON] Blockton News, Thursday, September 10, 1931, p. 5 Obituary Lewis Landon West, son of John A. [rthur] and Susan West, was born in Worth County, Mo., Sept. 1, 1879, and departed this life Sept. 3, 1931, aged 52 years and 2 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Nora A. [lice] Smith Feb. 9, 1902. To this union was born three children---Raymond A. West, of Sheridan, Mo.; Mrs. Nina Runyon, of Grant City, Mo., and Smith West, at home. Besides his loving companion, and the three children, he is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Susan West, and six grandchildren, Cora Alice, Raymond A. Jr., and Lewis Austin West; Betty Jean, Charles and Madonna Runyon. Also four sisters, Mrs. Mary Devore, Gillette, Wyo.; Mrs. Rosa Ridge, Columbia, Mo.; Mrs. Lou Ridge, Blockton, and Mrs. Retha King, Plainview, Texas, and two brothers, William L. West, Blockton, and Elmer E. [llsworth] West, Grant City. He was preceded in death by his father, one sister, Mrs. Cora Wisecup, and three brothers who died in infancy. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. When a young man, he united with the Christian church at Pleasant Ridge, Mo. Later, with his wife, he united with the Methodist church at Isadora. Then, in 1915, when his eldest son and daughter united with the Isadora Christian church, he and his wife also united with them. He was a loving husband, kindest of fathers, excellent citizen and loyal friend. His love of children and friendly nature will always be remembered by all who knew him. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star at Sheridan. Funeral services were held in the Isadora Methodist church, conducted by Challie E. Graham, Saturday and the remains laid to rest in the Isadora cemetery. The singing was by the Allee brothers, W. E., R. W., George W. and Paul Allee. The hymns sung, were “Does Jesus Care?” “There is No Night There,” and “Abide With Me.” Mrs. Bernice Martin presided at the piano. The heartfelt sympathy of the sorrowing community was shown by the great crowd attending these services. The pallbearers were O. H. Davidson, Orlo Bond, Jack McCall, Hiram Runyon, Charlie Scott and Ivor Shipley. The Masonic Order had charge of the services at the grave. Blockton News, Thursday, June 6, 1935, [p. 1] Obituary Susanna Smart was born in Highland County, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1845, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Ridge, in Worth county, Mo., May 27, 1935, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 8 days. On August 11, 1864, she was united in marriage with John A. [rthur] West. To this union eleven children were born, six of which still survive, namely: Mrs. Mary Devore, of Gillette, Wyoming; William L., of Blockton; Elmer E. [llsworth], of Grant City, Mo.; Mrs. Rosa Ridge, of Columbia, Mo.; Mrs. Lucretia Ridge, of Blockton, and Mrs. Retha King, of Plainview, Texas. Those who preceded her in death were Joseph A., Mrs. Cora Wisecup, James M., Lewis L., and one child dying in infancy. In 1868 they felt the call of the New World, as the west was then called, and followed the path of the trailblazers to Worth County, Mo., and settled on the farm where she passed away. They were possessed with that pioneer spirit which enabled them to endure the hardships of western life. After building together and working together for a new civilization where they witnessed the change from the prairie schooner and ox team to the automobile and tractor, the lives which had been cemented together for 56 years were broken and the spirit of her companion took its flight beyond the twilight and the evening star on Dec. 23, 1924. When 16 years of age she confessed her faith in Christ in the old Mt. Zion church in Ohio. In 1878 she placed her membership with the Pleasant Ridge church east of Isadora. After moving to Blockton in 1909 she placed her membership there. After the death of her companion she made her home with her daughter until she passed away. Besides the six children who survive she leaves to mourn her departure, 24 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Maria Clark, of Dwight, Kansas, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Christian church at Isadora, Mo., May 29, conducted by Chas. Showalter, assisted by L. B. Day, after which the remains were laid in the cemetery at the same place. The singers were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Wake, Mrs. Freda Calkins, and Orlie Watson. The pallbearers were her grandsons, Loyd Ridge, Smith West, Almer Ridge, Raymond West, Fred Jacobs, and Loyd Long. [WINEMILLER, EVELYN CEOLA MCALISTER] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 24, 1998 Evelyn Ceola Winemiller Funeral services for Evelyn Ceola Winemiller, age 80, who died at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri on Tuesday, June 16, 1998 were held at the Ritchie Funeral Home on Friday, June 18, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Nancy Ross officiating. Burial was at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Evelyn Winemiller was born to Archer McAlister and Mary Elizabeth White on October 30, 1917 in Osborn, Missouri. She was the only daughter, having nine brothers. She grew up in Milan, Missouri where she graduated from the Milan High School in 1935. On June 4,1936 she married Jack Winemiller in Parnell, Missouri. To this loving union three sons were born, Loren, Jim and Larry. Evelyn lived in the Milan and Sheridan areas until 1945 when the couple moved to Blockton where they resided until they moved to Bedford in 1970. Evelyn was a wonderful homemaker, devoting her time to raising three sons, as her husband Jack was an over the road truck driver and only home on the weekends. In 1970 she began working for the Style Shop and was there for over twenty years. Evelyn had been a member of the Blockton United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. She also belonged to various card clubs. Evelyn loved to play bingo and four nights a week you could find her playing bingo somewhere. She loved to have coffee with her friends, to read a good romance novel and had immaculate taste and pride in her clothes and automobiles. Survivors include her three sons, Loren and wife Ardie Winemiller of Mt. Ayr; Jim and wife Shirley Winemiller of Bedford and Larry and wife Loretta Winemiller of Blockton; one brother, Frank McAlister of Anderson, California; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephew and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Archer and Mary; her husband Jack in April of 1987; and eight brothers, Carol, Roger, Archie, Cecil, Richard, Irvin, Bruce and Edward. |