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[Leech, Donah C. Albaugh] Blockton News Thursday March 20, 1919 p. 4 Herbert Albaugh is
in Richmond, Virginia, called there by the fatal illness of his aunt, Mrs. Donnah [Donah] C. Leach [Leech], who passed
away on Friday, March 7th, about three hours before his arrival. Mrs. Leach was the widow of Dr. Albert Leach and a sister of H. H. and Geo. M. Albaugh of this place
and A. A. Albaugh of Dexter. She leaves two daughters, Florence and Jenneta, who are following the vocation of teaching in Richmond. Mrs. Leach was buried beside her
husband in Richmond. [LEECH, DONAH C. ALBAUGH] [LEECH, DONAH C. ALBAUGH]
Blockton News Thursday December 8, 1898 [p. 1] “Of Such is the Kingdom” Funeral services for little J. Harold, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L. [ouis] M. [oses Lowenthal, were conducted at the residence Thursday afternoon, by Rev. Carl Brown. Members of the M. W. A. of which society Mr. Lowenthal is an honored member, attended in a body and large number of friends were also present to extend their aid and sympathy. The remains were laid tenderly at rest in the Blockton cemetery. May God’s great free spirit shed new rays of hope and light and faith into the hearts of the bereaved parents, is the earnest prayer of their friends. Blockton News Thursday May 21, 1914 [p. 1] Dayton Mendenhall
Died at his home [words missing] strest at 3:30 Sunday, May 17th, aged 64 years 6 months and 24 [11] days. His death was a [words missing] to all. He was taken [words missing] on quitting work [words missing] evening which developed into pneumonia and while it was known he was seriously ill it was not apprehended by his [family] that the end was so near. He was born in Morgan County, Indiana, November 6th, 1849 and came with his parents to Iowa in 1854 and has mostly resided within the state ever since; his home for the last fifteen years was in Blockton. He was married to Miss [Rachel] Almeda Davis in 1876 [1874] and to them were born seven children, four of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are, Mrs. Eva Anderson and Clarence Mendenhall, of Blockton, and Mrs. A. [lbert] O. [rta] Bosch [Mary Elsie], of St. Joseph. The decedent had a [words missing] in the Society of Friends about nineteen years ago [words missing] united with the United Brethren church to which church and faith [words missing] allegiance at the time of his death. He was a kind and [word missing] father, always [words missing] family for whom he [words missing] economy and industry, which others would do well to emulate. He was strictly temperate and not given to profanity or coarseness. The funeral, which was held at the United Brethren church, took place at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and was quite largely attended. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. S. M. Zike---text, 1st Cor. 13, and theme, “What is Life?” The floral tributes were many. Interment was made in the late addition to Rose Hill cemetery, where the land slopes gently to the west, a beautiful spot for the repose of the dead. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved wife and other immediate relatives, all of whom were able to attend the funeral, except a sister, Mrs. Lucinda Males, of Milo. [MENDENHALL, DAYTON] [Mendenhall, Rachel Almeda Davis] Blockton News Thursday February 28, 1929 p. 6 Obituary Rachel Almeda Mendenhall was born near Lexington, Ohio, March 20, 1856, and departed this life Feb. 22, 1929, aged 72 years, 11 months and 2 days. Mrs. Mendenhall passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. [rta] A.[lbert] Bosch [Mary Elsie], in Kansas City, Mo. She was married to Dayton Mendenhall in 1874, and to this union seven children were born. Her husband and five children preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. O. [rta] A. [lbert] Bosch of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Eva Snodgrass of Valley Junction, Iowa. Also three grandchildren, Charles [Melvin] Anderson, of Blockton, and Opal and Alra [Alva Wesley] Anderson of Valley Junction; one sister, Mrs. Emma Milliken of Los Angeles, California; two brothers, Wesley Davis, of West Cranford, New Jersey, and John Davis, of Oakland, California. In early life Mrs. Mendenhall was a member of the Quaker church, but after coming to Blockton, where she resided for 35 years, she joined the United Brethren church. At the time of her death both of her daughters were at her bedside. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. C. Max buck, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [MENDENHALL, RACHEL ALMEDA DAVIS] Blockton News Thursday July 12, 1928 [p. 1] Obituary Mary Adeline Beeson was born in Fulton County, Indiana, Jan. 2, 1855 and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Saville, July 6, 1928, aged 73 years, 6 months and 4 days. When but a child of four years she came with her parents to Taylor County, Iowa, and has lived close to the town of Blockton ever since. On October 9, 1878, she was united in marriage to James H. [enry] Miller and to this union two children were born, Jessie Pearl and Bessie May. Mrs. Miller is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Saville; two brothers, W. P. Beeson, of Yuma, Colorado, and Joseph A. Beeson, of Riverside, California, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Dryden, of Rincon, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her father, John H. [enry] Beeson, March 1, 1903; her mother, Mrs. Eliza Ann [Wertz] Beeson, July 18, 1907; her husband, James H. [enry] Miller, May 16, 1924; her daughter, Bessie May, who died in infancy; her brother, Francis M. Beeson, July 31, 1921, and her sister, Mrs. Ora A. [lice] Severns, May 7, 1902. Mrs. Miller was converted during a revival meeting held by Rev. Buckner in the year 1886, and became a member of the Baptist church. In the year 1892, during a meeting held by the Church of Christ at Tent Chapel, she placed her membership there, and after the Christian church was built and dedicated in Blockton she united with that church and has remained one of its most loyal and devoted members until the time of her death. Mrs. Miller has slipped away from this earthly life with all its cares and joys to rest in peace and glory with the Savior she learned to love so dearly. She was known and loved by everyone, and the memories of “Aunt Mary” as she was lovingly known, will be sweet memories indeed to her loved ones. She was loving, kind and thoughtful to everyone, always putting herself and her cares lastly of all. Above every other tribute that could be paid her stands this tribute: She was a true and ardent follower of the lowly Nazarene. The church of which she was a member sorrows deeply at her passing, and desires to extend its deepest sympathy to her loved ones. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Sunday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. C. Max Buck, assisted by Rev. J. H. Bennett. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Minor, John Pierson] Blockton News Thursday April 28, 1927 [p. 1] J. P. Minor Dead John P. [ierson] Minor, who has been in poor health for several weeks and his condition gradually growing more critical, passed away about 1 o’clock Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 this (Thursday) afternoon at the Blockton Methodist church, Rev. Harold V. Reeves, formerly pastor of the Blockton Christian church but now pastor of the Christian church at Albany, Mo., preaching the sermon. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Minor, John Pierson] Blockton News Thursday May 5, 1927 [p. 1] Obituary John P. [ierson] Minor, son of Samuel [Pierson] and Louisa [Long] Minor, was born near Whiteley, Pennsylvania, March 28, 1859 and died at his home in Blockton, Iowa, April 26, 1927, aged 68 years and 28 days. Mr. Minor came to Iowa in September, 1881. He was united in marriage to Mollie [Mary Ellen] Banes January 21, 1888 [Jan. 20, 1883]. To this union six children were born---Harry, Goldie, Jay and Bessie, dying in infancy, and Mrs. W. [ilbur] F. [orrest] Walton, of Blockton, and Mrs. H. [arry] [C. [hristian] Larson of Diagonal. They located on a farm south of Blockton and lived there until in 1889 when they retired from the farm and moved to Blockton where they lived the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Minor died June 19, 1912. He was again married November 25, 1914, to Florence Alderson who, with his daughters, is left to mourn his death. Besides these he leaves three brothers and two sisters, Friend L., Samuel Owen and William E. Minor, Mrs. Euna Bailey and Della R. Bailey, all of Greene County, Pennsylvania; and also four grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. Minor made his confession of faith [words unreadable] at Whiteley, Pennsylvania more than 50 years ago. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges for a number of years. Mr. Minor suffered from a heart attack in January of this year and since that time gradually grew worse until the end came. The funeral services, which were held at the Methodist church
at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, were largely attended. Rev. Harold V. Reeves,
former pastor of the Blockton Christian church but now pastor of the Albany,
Mo., Christian church, delivered the funeral sermon. A male quartette composed
of G. A. Schoenmann, R. O. Ford, G. C. Dennis and H. O. Mumma, furnished the
music. The pallbearers were W. H. McFarland, Wm. Cloos, B. A. Wolfe, K. L.
Fuller, S. C. Nye and R. J. Carr. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 29, 1962 p. 8 Final Rites for Earl H. Proctor Earl H. [enry] Proctor, son of Merriman [Ira] and Sarah (Skinner) Proctor, was born January 2, 1886 at Maloy, Iowa. His early years spent in this vicinity, where he united with the Baptist Church at Maloy. On June 6, 1908, he was married to Mary Grace Wisdom at Blockton, Iowa. One son, Horton, was born to this union. Many years were spent farming in the Blockton area. He then moved to Keosauqua, Iowa with his wife. After residing at Keosauqua for 10 years they moved to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, where they have resided for the past 11 years. Earl passed away at the Henry County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant Thursday Nov. 8, 1962. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and his son and daughter-in-law, Horton and Esther Proctor of Mt. Pleasant, also the grandchildren: Stephen, Elaine, Timothy and Danny Kirk Proctor of Mt. Pleasant, and Don and his wife, Janet Proctor of Des Moines, Iowa. There are nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who will miss him greatly too. His parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at Blockton Methodist church Sunday, Nov. 11, 1962 at 2:00 p. m. Rev. Sidney E. Sterrett was the minister in charge. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton, Iowa. Blockton News Thursday November 2, 1922 [p. 1 Mortimer Proctor Dead Mortimer Proctor, brother of the late Merriman [Ira] Proctor and who was staying at the home of his nephew, J. [oseph] C. [laude] Proctor, southeast of town, was found dead Monday noon, having apparently dropped dead while on his way to the pasture to pump water for the stock. He was born on November 30, 1850, and was aged 71 years and 11 months at the time of his death. The funeral services were held yesterday at the Christian church, conducted by E. E. Stringfellow, and interment was made in the Rose Hill cemetery. Obituary next week. [Proctor, Mortimer H.] Blockton News Thursday November 9, 1922 [p. 1] Obituary Mortimer [H.] Proctor, son of Henry and Samantha Proctor, was born in Wisconsin, Nov. 30, 1850, and died Oct. 30, 1922, at the age of 71 years and 11 months. He came to Jasper County, Iowa, about 1864 and from there to Ringgold County about 1871 where he resided until his death, living with his brother, Merriman, until the latter’s death one year ago last February and since that at the home place with his nephew, Harry Proctor, and his niece, Mrs. E. [sther] R. [oxana] Woodhull. Mr. Proctor was the last of a family of four children to pass into the future life, having been preceded by two sisters, Frances who died in youth, and Mrs. Worthington who died in May of last year, and the brother, Merriman, who died in February of last year. Thus within a few years the three remaining members of the family of brothers and sisters have passed into the beyond. There survive to mourn and to miss the deceased, five nephews and four nieces, and two stepbrothers, A. R. and John Hill, of Colorado, and one stepsister, Mrs. Cassius West, of Sheridan, Mo. Funeral services were held in the Blockton Christian church Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, at 10:30, conducted by E. E. Stringfellow. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery. [Roberts, Florence Fern Carroll] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday March 19, 1997 Florence Fern Roberts
Florence Fern Carroll was born in Worth County, Missouri, near Isadora on January 22, 1909 to Addison Volley and Pearl La Master Carroll. Florence's mother, Pearl, died in December of 1918 of influenza; Florence was only nine years old. Her father Addison died in 1949. Florence began school in a little one-room country school near Maloy, Iowa, where her first teacher was Mrs. Euphan Judy. Later she attended school in Fulton and Grant City, Missouri. She later attended business school in St. Joe and Kansas City. She lived for about 25 years in St. Joe and there became a member of the First Presbyterian Church. During the early part of her adult life she became a member of the Order of Eastern Star and took an active part for about ten years. She was a member of Pearl Chapter in St. Joe and was elected to Worthy Matron at age 24, the youngest ever to serve in that capacity. She also served two years as the Grand Representative to Saskatchewan Canada for the Grand Chapter of Missouri. She was united in marriage to James E. Roberts April 26, 1946. James preceded Florence in death. In 1952 Florence moved to Kansas City from St. Joe and began a new career in insurance with the R.B. Jones Agency. Later she became affiliated with the American Mutual Insurance Company of Boston in the position of District Manager of office and clerical personnel. That company transferred her in 1970 to Minneapolis to open a larger office, from which she retired in 1974. For 14 years after retirement she worked in several gift shops, mainly in hotels. She enjoyed being out in the public and liked selling jewelry and gifts. Florence was a lover of nature, flowers, birds and trees. She was also interested in the arts; she liked all kinds of music, and oil and water color paintings. She was an avid reader all her life and enjoyed the theater, mainly plays and ballet. After retirement she enjoyed traveling and took many trips including Europe, Mexico, and Hawaii, and all over the U.S. and Canada. Florence will be remembered with love and affection by many family members -- her two
brothers, Don Carroll of
Bedford and Robert Simpson of Forsythe,
MO. Her half brother, A.V. Carroll Jr.
of Smithville, MO and four half sisters, Ava
Dean Shum of Clarinda; Jean Matie
Mutert of Kansas City, Luzena May
Charles and Angie Ruth McCollum both of St. Joe. In addition she leaves behind nieces, Bonnie Polston of Bedford; Evelyn
Fern Mann of Council Bluffs; Karen
Linke of Clarinda; Vicky Beagel of New Orleans; Lisa Shea of Shawnee
Mission, KS; Kathy Ditton of
Memphis, Tennessee; Tina Plumer of
Savannah, MO; and nephews, Don Carroll
Jr. and Kenneth Carrol of
Dallas; Clifford Shum of Clarinda; Gary Shum of Chicago; Steven Carrol of Kansas City; Richard Carroll of Kansas City; David Mutert of Shawnee Mission, KS; Tom Charles of St. Joseph; Dale Charles of St. Joseph; Alan Fleenor of St. Joseph; Marlin Fleenor of Colorado, also
several cousins including Mae Martin of Bedford, May Stimson McCreary of
St. Louis, Gertie Shockley of
Stanberry and Virginia Simpson Wilson of
Sheridan, as well as grand nieces and nephews.
Florence departed this life on Monday, March 10, 1997 in Edina, Minnesota. Her memorial service was held Monday, March 17 at the Novinger Taylor Funeral Home. Her urn will be placed in the Blockton Cemetery. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday February 17, 1916 p. 8 BLOCKTON The infant daughter [Mora May] of Mr. and Mrs. George Schoenman[n] born Sunday died at twelve o’clock Monday. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. Clearfield Chronicle Thursday March 23, 1967 p. 7 Obituary Beryl Simons, son of Thomas Riley and Nancy Ann [Pope] Simons was born January 19, 1895 at Sheridan, Missouri and departed this life March 10, in the Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr at the age of 72 years, one month and 19 days. Most of his life was spent in the Blockton community. The last few years he has made his home with his sister, Halce Roudebush. He was a World War I Veteran and a member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and one brother, Fred. He leaves to mourn his passing his sister, Halce, other relatives, neighbors and many friends. Last rites were conducted from the Blockton Christian Church on Sunday March 13th with Rev. Swan officiating. Burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Blockton. Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 22, 1945 p. 3 Obituary T. R. Simons
T. R. (Dick) Simons, who had been ill for several months, died Sunday night, February 25, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Roudebush, where he had been cared for for some time. Thomas Riley Simons, sons of T. M. and Catherine Simons, was born near Platteville, west of Blockton, on February 3, 1860. The family moved to Sheridan in 1872 and in 1873 Mr. Simons started a blacksmith shop at Defiance (near the present Sheridan) Missouri. He later operated a shop at Isadora before coming to Blockton where he had resided since and worked as a blacksmith until recent years when his health and age caused him to retire. Mr. Simons and Miss Nancy Pope were married on May 3, 1892. They were the parents of three children, two sons and a daughter. One son, Fred, died when small and Mrs. Simons died August 27, 1925. Beryl and (Halce) Mrs. J. E. Roudebush, both of Blockton, survive their father. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon, February 27, with Rev. R. C. Yadon in charge. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 20, 1943 p. 4 C. C. Skinner Dies At Home May 13 C. C. Skinner, a resident of Taylor County for many years, died unexpectedly at his home east of Bedford Thursday morning, May 13. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Blockton Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson of Bedford, assisted by Rev. E. B. Stewart of Blockton. Burial was in the Blockton cemetery. Clyde Courtland Skinner, son of Willis [Corbly] and Phebe [Eleanor Brott] Skinner, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, February 7, 1881, being aged 62 years, 3 months and 6 days at the time of his death. On February 8, 1905 he was married to Lula E. [dith] Polley. To them was born one daughter. With the exception of two years spent near Skidmore, Mo., he had always resided in Ringgold and Taylor Counties. He became a Christian early in life and united with the Baptist church, remaining steadfast in that faith until the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Goldie; one sister and one brother, May and Jay Skinner of Maloy, Iowa. Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 21, 1966 p. 4 Lula Skinner, 86, Rites April 16 Funeral services for Mrs. Clyde (Lula) Skinner, 86, formerly of Maloy, were held at the Mount Ayr Baptist Church April 16, conducted by Rev. Orville C. Rinehart. Mrs. Skinner died April 13 in Des Moines after a long illness. Interment was at the Blockton Cemetery. Lula Edith Polley, daughter of Edwin [Franklin] and Diantha [Jane Hoover] Polley, was born July 2, 1879 at the farm home southeast of Maloy, Iowa. Her early life was spent there with her parents. On February 9 [8], 1905 she was united in marriage with Clyde Skinner. To this union was born a daughter, Goldie [Marie]. The family lived on farms in Ringgold and Taylor Counties until the death of the husband in 1943. Since that time her home has been with her daughter. Early in life Lula became a member of the Maloy Baptist Church. Later, while in Des Moines, the membership was at Forest Avenue church, and during the last few years she attended Altoona Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Goldie and Harold Ellis of Altoona, Iowa; six nieces; seven nephews, their families; other relatives and friends. The following sisters and brothers preceded her in death: Mrs. Cora Turner, Mrs. Leona Thompson, Mrs.
Minnie Poore, Willie and Guy Polley. [Skinner, Phoebe Eleanor Brott] Blockton News Thursday June 18, 1925 [p. 1] Mrs. W. C. Skinner Dead Mrs. Phoebe Skinner passed away at a St. Joseph hospital Saturday forenoon where she had been taken for treatment. The body was brought back to Blockton on train No. 2 Saturday evening. Mrs. Skinner had been critically ill for several weeks and had made two or three trips to the hospital for treatment. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. February 8, 1905.] [Skinner, Phoebe Eleanor Brott] Blockton News Thursday June 18, 1925 [p. 1] Obituary Phoebe E. [leanor] Brott, daughter of John and Minerva [DeLay] Brott, was born in Illinois January 28, 1859. She died at the Missouri Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., June 13, 1925, aged 66 years, 4 months and 16 days. On March 26, 1879, she was united in marriage to Willis C. [orbly] Skinner to which union were born three children, Clyde [Courtland], May, and Jay [Parkinson]. Mrs. Skinner lost her mother when she was only 15 months old and was reared by her grandparents [words unreadable] Redding and H. W. Brott and Mrs. Rosetta Townsend of York, Nebraska, were also reared by Mrs. Skinner’s grandparents. The four of them formed a happy family group and thought of each other as brothers and sisters. The Rev. Charles H. Brott, district superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal church, residing at Kirksville, Mo., is the only surviving brother. He together with the three children, Clyde, May, and Jay Skinner, of Blockton, and one grandchild, Goldie Skinner, the daughter of Clyde Skinner and wife; the three cousins, G. W. and H. W. Brott and Mrs. Rosetta Townsend and other relatives and friends are left to cherish the memory of this dear one who has been called to the great beyond. Mrs. Skinner came to Iowa at an early age and taught in the schools of Taylor County for three years preceeding her marriage. She was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at the age of seventeen. After her marriage she went into the Baptist church and continued a faithful member until the time of her death. Mrs. Skinner was not ashamed of the fact that she was a Christian. She enjoyed talking about Christ and His Kingdom. The songs of Zion were her delight. While it was her lot to suffer much and at times severely during her lingering illness, she had found the secret of victory and those who were privileged to know her in these last months and to talk with her, felt that they had been in the presence of one of God’s chosen ones. The sweet influence of her life of patient suffering and faith will linger many days and call with insistent force to higher and holier living. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, J. A. Brownlee, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Clearfield Chronicle Thursday November 12, 1970 p. 5 BLOCKTON NEWS Several Blockton folks attended final rites for Richard Swisher of Sheridan, Missouri Wednesday afternoon in Bedford. [Walton, Mary Jane Denton] Blockton News Thursday January 7, 1932 [p. 1] Obituary Mary Jane Denton, daughter of Abraham and Emeline Denton, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, Feb. 21, 1857, and departed this life at the home of her son, W. [ilbur] F. [orrest] Walton, in Blockton, Iowa, Jan. 2, 1932, aged 74 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was united in marriage to James Mason Walton Sept. 24, 1885. To this union two children were born---Mrs. Iolene O’Neil, of Le Grande, Oregon, and W.[ilbur] F. [orrest] Walton, of Blockton, who survive her. Also two grandsons, Walton Hinton of Le Grande, Ore., and J. P. Walton of Blockton; one brother, S. O. Denton of Beaumont, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews and friends are left to mourn her death. Her husband preceded her in death May 17, 1929. Early in life she united with the Methodist church, south. Later she changed her membership to the M. E. church at Blockton and at the time of her death was a loyal working member of the Methodist church of Strahan. Mrs. Walton came to Iowa in 1901. She lived in Blockton until 1912, serving the people of the community as telephone operator for ten years. She with her husband located in Strahan in 1920 and made that her home until his death. Since then she has made her home with her children. Her greatest enjoyment was her church and her friends, both old and young. She was always ready to do things for them. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. E. LeRoe Pullman of Gravity and formerly of Strahan, assisted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Walton, Mary Jane Denton] Blockton News Thursday January 7, 1932 p. 4 Among those from out of town attending the funeral of Mrs. J. [ames] M. [ason] Walton here Monday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Van Landingham of Bedford, Mo., a nephew of the late Mr. Walton; Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Steele, Mrs. Guy Martin, Mrs. Blanche Pettigrew, Mrs. Emma Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Wederquist of Strahan, and H. C. Larson of Diagonal. [WALTON, MARY JANE DENTON] [Whitcomb, Cora Ellen Burton Harvey] Blockton News Thursday March 9, 1922 [p.1] Mrs. E. K. Whitcomb Dead Word was received here Monday evening by F. [rancis] M. [arion] Burton and wife that their daughter, Mrs. Cora Whitcomb, had passed away about noon Monday after a few days illness with influenza, followed by pneumonia. Mrs. Whitcomb was aged 50 years, 11 months and 20 days. The funeral part will arrive in Blockton with the body tomorrow (Friday). Complete arrangements have not been made for the funeral at the time we go to press. [Whitcomb, Cora Ellen Burton Harvey] Blockton News Thursday March 16, 1922 [p. 1] Obituary Cora Ellen Burton was born at Eureka, Illinois, March 16, 1871, and passed away at her home in Denver, Colorado, March 9 [6], 1922, aged 50 years, 11 months and 20 days. Besides her husband, E. [lias] K. [eyes] Whitcomb, of Denver, Colorado, she leaves three children by a former marriage, Mrs. Nettie Condon, of Bedford; Almon Harvey, of Blockton, and Edward Harvey, of Wenatchee, Washington; an aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. F. [rancis] M. [arion] Burton of Blockton; four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Elizabeth Owens, of San Francisco, California; Mrs. Eva Beaty, of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. Della Bash, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Nellie Ramsay, of Nichols, Iowa, and E. [dward] G. [ranville] Burton, of Omaha, Nebraska, and many other relatives and friends. She united with the Christian church at Bedford some sixteen years ago. The funeral party arrived here from Denver, Colorado, on train No. 54 Friday afternoon and funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. A. G. Simmons, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [WHITCOMB, CORA ELLEN BURTON HARVEY]
Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 5, 1964 p. 5 Mae Wilson Rites Oct. 24 Funeral services for Mrs. Will (Mae) Wilson, long-time Blockton resident, were held Oct. 24 at the Blockton Christian Church with Rev. James Ferris officiating. Mrs. Wilson died at her home in Blockton Oct. 21 at the age of 88 years, five months and 15 days. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. Rebecca Mae [Powell] Wilson was born May 6, 1876 in Hopeville, Iowa. She was one of two children. Her sister preceded her in death. In 1897 she was married to Will Wilson who has preceded her in death. At the age of 16 Mae was baptized and joined the Christian Church and is possibly one of the Charter Members of the Christian Church of Blockton. She was a very active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 447, Blockton. Her faithfulness to the Church and Sunday School will long be remembered by her pastor and she will be missed by many many friends. She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Leota Carr; a nephew, Lloyd Poe of Des Moines. Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 7, 1949 [p. 1] Uncle Billie Wilson Died At Blockton Uncle Billie Wilson, well known Blockton resident, succumbed to asthma and heart ailment this morning. Funeral services will be held at the Blockton Christian Church Saturday afternoon at 2 p. m., G. W. Swan officiating. Masonic rites at the grave. [Wilson, William C. “Billie”] Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 14, 1949 p. 9 Obituary – W. C. Wilson W. C. Wilson, long-time Blockton resident, succumbed to an extended illness, early Thursday morning, the anniversary of his wedding. Will, son of Ed and Fannie Wilson, was born at Hopeville, Iowa, April 28, 1870 and died April 7, 1949 at the age of 76 years, 11 months, 9 days. He grew to young manhood at Hopeville. On April 7, 1897, he was married to May Powell. They moved to Blockton in 1898, where he followed the occupation of a barber for fifty years, retiring in 1938. When 14 years old, he became a member of the Hopeville Christian church. He was affiliated with the Blockton Masonic lodge AF & AM, and lacked only a few months of achieving a 50-year membership in the Knights of Pythias, where [he] had been a Grand Officer. Those surviving are his wife; and one brother, Clyde P. of Des Moines. A sister Nellie, and a brother Ed, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Saturday afternoon, Rev. G. W. Swan officiating assisted by Rev. Ralph Yadon. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery. |