[MATHEW, HARRY EDSON]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 10, 1964, p. 4

Final Rites Are Held Here For Harry Mathew

Funeral services for Harry Edson Mathew, retired Bedford lumberman, were held September 5 at the Bedford Methodist Church with Rev. J. Milton Kinney officiating. Mr. Mathew died Sept. 2, 1962 [1964], at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo. Special Masonic services were conducted by Taylor Lodge No. 156 A. F. & A. M. at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Included in the services was the following obituary:

Harry Edson Mathew, son of J. M. and Alice Mathew, was born Nov. 25, 1881 near Gary, Minn.

When he was five the family moved to Williamsburg, Iowa, where he entered school and graduated with the class of 1896.

In 1902 he entered the lumber business with his father at Marengo, Ia., and on May 24, 1904 he was married to Ethel Gant of Marengo, Ia. To them were born two daughters, Irma, who passed away in 1932, and Helen who passed away in 1961. Mrs. Mathew passed away Dec. 26, 1959.

Mr. and Mrs. Mathew adopted and reared Irma’s two sons, Jim and Bob Mathew who with their families, a grandson, Jack Tarbill, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews survive.

In 1912 they moved to Bedford as manager of a lumberyard and which position he held until they sold the yard in 1961.

Harry was the last of six children. He was a 50-year Mason and a 50-year K. of P. He served as treasurer of the Bedford Fire Co. and the City of Bedford for many years.

[MCMULLIN, MARY MARIE VAN CLEAVE]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 10, 1980

Last Rites Held In Bedford For Marie McMullin

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilber Henry  (Marie) McMullin, 79, of Bedford, held January 7 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mrs. McMullin died January 2, 1980 in Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia.

Mary Marie Van Cleave McMullin, daughter of Jefferson W. Van Cleave and Lilly Smith Van Cleave, was born at Bedford, Iowa, April 19, 1900.

She grew to maturity in Bedford where she attended the public school and the Baptist Church, having been baptized at the age of 14 years when she became a member of the church.

On August 15, 1925 she was united in marriage to Wilber Henry (Bill) McMullin at Clarinda, Iowa, and they lived in Bedford where she operated the Coffee Shop and her husband had the Buick Pontiac Agency. She also worked as a sales clerk and as a nurse for Dr. J. T. Maloy and Dr. L. T. Reed.

They moved to Springfield, Missouri, in 1950 and later to Saint Joseph, Missouri, where her husband died February 12, 1977. She then moved to Bedford where she has continued to reside.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Floyd and Vernon Van Cleave and a sister Bessie Hibbs.

Left to cherish her memory are a niece, Norma N. Kline and her husband Paul D. Kline of Ventura, California; a sister-in-law, Ruby Avey, and family and a brother-in-law Ora McMullin and family; other relatives and friends.

Marie will be remembered by her loved ones and friends as a kind. and considerate person, and she will be sadly missed by those that knew and loved her.

[MCMULLIN, SAMUEL JAMES]

Clarinda Journal, Thursday, July 7, 1927, p. 5

S. J. McMullen

Word reached here Wednesday afternoon of the death of S. [amuel] James McMullen [McMullin], whose home has been east of Shambaugh, who passed away at a hospital in Iowa City, following an operation there. Mr. McMullen [McMullin] has been in failing health for some time. At time of writing this no no definite arrangements had been learned for the funeral services.

Besides his immediate family, Mr. McMullen [McMullin] leaves a brother and two sisters, also his mother, ninety-two years of age who is resident with her son east of Braddyville, besides two sisters, Mrs. Emma Dunham east of Braddyville and Mrs. Ella McCowen northeast of Clarinda.

[MCMULLIN, SAMUEL JAMES]

Clarinda Journal, Thursday, July 7, 1927, p. 8

S. J. McMullin

S. J. McMullin passed away Wednesday, July 6, at the University Hospital in Iowa, his death being due to tumorous cancer of the stomach. The body will arrive in Clarinda on the afternoon train today. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been made.

[MCMULLIN, WILBUR HENRY “BILL”]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 17, 1977

Wilbur McMullin, 76, Final Rites Held Here February 15

Funeral services for Wilbur Harry (Bill) McMullin, 76, of St. Joseph, Mo. were held February 15 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr McMullin died February 12, 1977 in Methodist Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Mo. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Wilbur H. (Bill) McMullin, son of James and Hulda Clifford McMullin, was born May 28, 1900 in Page County, Iowa.

He grew to maturity in Page County where, he attended the public schools and was active in the various community activities.

On August 15, 1925, he was united in marriage to Marie Van Cleave at Clarinda, Iowa, and they celebrated their 51^st Wedding Anniversary last August.

He was engaged in the automobile business for several years in Bedford when he operated the Buick Agency garage. They moved to Springfield, Missouri, in 1952 and the past 16 years he had been in the used car business in Saint Joseph, Missouri, where they had continued to reside.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Bertha O'Dell and two brothers, Robert and Raymond McMullin.

He is survived by his wife, Marie of the home; a sister, Ruby Avey, of Bedford and a brother, Ora McMullin, also of Bedford; nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends.

He will be remembered as a kind and considerate husband, brother, friend and neighbor and he will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

[MADDY, VESPER HAGAN MCCOY]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, May 17, 2000

VESPER 'McCoy' MADDY

Funeral services for Vesper "McCoy" Maddy, age 92 of Trenton, Mo., formerly    of Bedford, who died Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at the Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton, Mo. were held Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Ruth Melick   officiating.   Interment was held at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in her name.

Vesper   "McCoy” Maddy was born June 24, 1907 in Bedford, the daughter of Elmer E.    Hagan    and    Laura    E. Remington Hagan. Vesper grew up   in   Bedford   attending   the Bedford    Community    School graduating in 1927. She married Clark B. McCoy the same year in Maryville, Mo. In the early 1940s she moved to Knoxville, Iowa where she worked at Collins Hospital for Dr. R.V. Mater as an LPN and also Dr. Dwight Mater as an Operating Nurse.

In 1951 she was united in marriage to Grant Maddy in Knoxville and they moved to Long Beach, Calif. She moved to Trenton, Mo. in 1986 where she resided until her death.

She was a member of the Trenton    United    Methodist Church and the Ebell Women's Club while living in California. Vesper modeled clothing for various stores while living in Knoxville and California.

Vesper is survived by her son, Robert McCoy of Trenton, Mo. and two nephews, David Hagan of Tampa, Fla. and Harold Hagan of Lake Wales, Fla.

Preceding Vesper in death, are her husband, Grant Maddy, a brother Henry Hagan, and a sister, Vera Flood.

[MARSHALL, ROBERT DEAN “BOB”]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 25, 1998

Robert Dean Marshall

Funeral services for Robert Dean Marshall, age 73, who died at the Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning on Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Nancy Ross officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Robert Dean Marshall was the third child born to Homer and Fannie Sleep Marshall on January 4, 1925. Growing up he attended the Bedford Community Schools until the beginning of World War II. On January 14, 1950 he was united in marriage to Ina Lou Shafar at the Baptist Parsonage in Bedford. To this loving union four daughters were born, Deborah, Lou Ann, Karen and Nancy.

Bob was a life long area resident. World War II had begun and from 1943 until his discharge in 1945 from Center Camp in Grant, Illinois Bob served for the infantry in France and Germany a total of two years, eight months and 27 days. He served in the Battle of Normandy, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He s was wounded in France on July 15, 1944 and sent to a hospital in England. He received the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, three Overseas Service Bars, African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Battle Stars, Expert Infantry Badge, and Combat Infantry Badge. He also received the World War II Victory Medal. During his Army training he earned a black belt in Karate and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant.  

Bob loved to fish and enjoy the outdoors. He hated to admit it, however, but he loved to garden and till the earth's soil with his hands. Being an outdoors man, he loved to take the children camping when they were young, always showing a great sense of humor in any situation. The family reflects upon fond memories of many 4^th of July holidays spent camping at the Lake of Three Fires. Often they would set up their tent days ahead of time to assure a "good camping spot" for all of the festivities. Bob     will     be remembered as a very kind man who was devoted to his wife, family and especially enjoyed his great grandchildren. Connor always referred to his great grandpa as "the great one".

Survivors include his loving wife, Ina Lou of Bedford; four daughters, Deborah L. Marshall of Shenandoah, Lou Ann and husband Michael Pavao of Worcester, Massachusetts, Karen and husband Michael Cape of Wilmington, North Carolina and Nancy Marshall of Bedford; four brothers, Frank and wife Val Marshall of Chicago, Illinois, Herb and wife Mary Marshall of Red Oak, Richard and wife Donna Marshall of Clarinda and Jimmy and wife Diane Marshall of Oakland; two sisters, Martha and husband George Martin of Bolivar, Missouri and Joann and husband Yousif Al Jaboui of Glendale, California; five grandchildren, Jody, Colby and Ron Grubb of Shenandoah; Amy and husband Charles Bengston of Shenandoah and Joe Pavao of Worcester, Massachusetts; two great grandchildren, Connor and Colton Bengston of Shenandoah; and one step great grandchild, Candice Bengston also of Shenandoah; along with many nieces, nephews and -friends.

He is preceded in death by his, parents, Homer and Fannie; and one brother, Harold Marshall.

[MIERS, LAWRENCE PERSHING]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 19, 1995

LAWRENCE PERSHING MIERS

Funeral services were held for Lawrence Miers, Bedford, at the Novinger/Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa on July 18, 1995 with interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford.

Lawrence Pershing Miers, son of Manuel and Urcella (Williams) Miers, was born in Clarinda, Iowa on December 22, 1918. He grew up in the Hepburn area of Page County where he attended school and the Rose Hill United Brethren Church.   

On March 29, 1937 Lawrence married Mary Fae Glass in Oregon, Missouri. To this union five children were born; Raymond Allen (Jerry), William Conn (Bill), Melvin Manuel, Nora Jane, Cynthia Ellen (Cindy). After marriage they lived in the Page and Taylor County area and were engaged in farming. In 1951 they moved to Gravity, Iowa where Lawrence worked as a carpenter in the area during the summer and at trapping during the winter. In the fall of 1989, they moved to the Northside Apartments in Bedford where he lived until entering the Bedford Manor due to his failing health on July 9th. Lawrence died on July 14, 1995 at the Bedford Manor. He was a member of the Gravity United Methodist Church and the National Trappers Association. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and trapping, even designing and building his own traps.

Lawrence was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Jim Miers.

He is survived by his wife, Mary of Bedford, Iowa; three sons, Jerry and Joan Miers of Omaha, Nebraska, Bill and Arieta Miers of New Market, Iowa, and Melvin and Linda Miers of Clarinda, Iowa; two daughters,. Nora and Mike Popplewell of Albany, Missouri, and Cindy and Rich Thomson of Omaha, Nebraska; one brother, Harold and Hazel Miers of Shenandoah, Iowa; and one sister-in-law, Regina Miers of Missouri Valley, Iowa; 17 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

[MICHAELS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 29, 1960, p. 11

B. F. Michaels Obituary

B. V. Michaels, 84, of Bedford, died at Rosary hospital, Corning, Friday, September 16.

Funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on Madison Street Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Colvin Caughey of the Baptist church. Burial in Fairview cemetery.

Benjamin Franklin Michaels, son of John and Ruth Michaels, was born February 8, 1876 at Indianola, Iowa. When he was a small child the family moved to Cass County and in 1912 he came to Taylor County.

IN 1903 he was united in marriage to Miss Pauline Ahrens. To this union one daughter, Mildred, was born. They farmed near Sharpsburg until 1931 when they retired and moved to Bedford.

He was preceded in death by his parents, all of his 12 brothers and sisters, and by his wife, who passed away in 1954.

He is survived by his daughter, and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hays of Diagonal; two grandchildren, Maynard Dolecheck of Peoria, Ill., and Mrs. Jack Iwed and husband of Des Moines; and three step-grandchildren.

[MICHAELS, PAULINE MARIE AHRENS]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 1, 1954, p. 5

Mrs. B. F. Michaels Rites Thursday P. M.

Mrs. B. F. Michaels, 77, died at her home in Bedford, Monday, June 28 after having been in ill health several months.

Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Thursday afternoon, July 1, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles. Burial in Fairview cemetery.

[MICHAELS, PAULINE MARIE AHRENS]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 8, 1954, [p. 1]

Obituary – Mrs. B. F. Michaels

Pauline Marie Ahrens, daughter of Ulrich and Adele Jannsen Ahrens, was born May 17, 1877 at Sterling, Ill, and died at her home in Bedford, June 28, 1954 at the age of 77 years, one month, 11 days.

On March 3, 1904 she was married to Benjamin F. [ranklin] Michaels of Cumberland, Iowa.

She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Dolecheck; two grandchildren, Ann and Maynard Dolecheck of Diagonal; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Shalburg and Mrs. Hannah Powell, Omaha; two brothers, Ed Ahrens of Bedford, Dr. Lewis Ahrens of Fontanelle.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Also by one brother, Dr. Harvey Ahrens who died about a year ago.

Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Michaels lived for about eight years near Cumberland. They then moved to a farm in Taylor County near Gravity. In 1932 they moved to Bedford.

Funeral services were held July 1 at 2 p. m. at Wetmore Funeral Home. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Rev. Fred H. Cowles officiated.

are suggested to New Market Methodist Church or Order of Eastern Star.

[MEIKLE, THELMA ALMEDIA HATCHER]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 19, 1974, p. 6

Final Rites Held September 14 for Mrs. Wm. T. Meikle

Funeral services for Mrs. William T. (Thelma) Meikle, 70, of Bedford, held September 14 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Rufus Boswell and Rev. Ray McCain. Mrs. Meikle died at her home here September 12, 1974.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Thelma Almedia Meikle was born March 11, 1904 in the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada. Her parents, Elmer and Minnie Hatcher, later moved their family to Decatur County, near Davis City, Iowa.

Thelma attended school in Davis City and later attended Missouri Methodist School of Nursing in St. Joseph, Missouri graduating in 1925. At an early age, she joined the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.

She was married on December 27, 1926 at Leon, Iowa to William T. [homas] Meikle. They began their lives together in St. Joseph, Missouri later moving to Bedford, Iowa where they raised their family of four children: Wilma Jean O’Dougherty, of Denver, Colorado, William Thomas Meikle II of Bedford, Robert Elmer Meikle of Monitor, Washington, and Julia Katherine Dougherty of Osceola, Iowa.

In addition to her husband and her four children, she is survived by seven grandsons, Richard, David, Michael and Martin O’ Dougherty of Denver, Colo.; James A. Meikle of Hopkins, Missouri and Douglas and Scott Dougherty of Osceola, Ia.; one granddaughter, Kelly Dougherty, of Osceola; two great granddaughters, Krysti and Jennifer O’Dougherty of Denver; five sisters, Margaret Hamilton, Juanita Graves, Vava Boswell, all of Lamoni, Ia.; Madolyn Bottoms of Opelika, Ala. and Elaine Lynch of College Place, Wash.; and by two brothers, Lee Hatcher of Humboldt, Ia. and Jack Hatcher of Webster City, Ia.

A visit to her home was always an inspiration. She was a very creative person and enjoyed hobbies galore. For many years, most of the nicest weddings in the area have featured one of her cakes---these with each recipient receiving her special personal touch.

A humanitarian—she has been very active in the community, always ready to help anyone at any time. She spent many years working at Armstrong’s Nursing Home giving each patient capable, personal care.

Conversation on any subject, a positive optimistic attitude, and a cup of hot tea were her trademarks.

[MOOERS, HARRY E. INFANT SON OF]

Bedford Free Press, Thursday, August 8, 1901, [p. 1]

Sleeps in Beautiful Fairview Cemetery

The dear little boy that came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. [arry] E. Mooers last Saturday night is peacefully sleeping beneath the sod in beautiful Mount Mora and sad hearts bear witness of the great bereavement, which none can know but those who have passed through such a sad experience. The little spirit has returned to its Maker, whose claims cannot be questioned, nor His wisdom and purpose gainsaid. “The Lord hath given and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Rev. Collins preached a very comforting sermon and the Methodist choir sang two beautiful selections. Kind hands and loving hearts of neighbors administered to the sorrowing ones. The body of our darling boy was then placed in its still, quiet tomb, but his spirit has passed to its happy home in heaven. Goodbye, darling, May we meet you in that celestial city.

[MOOERS, SILAS KENDALL]

Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, October 24, 1901, p. 8

Kendall Mooers, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. [arry] E. Mooers after an illness of about one day died at 9:30 o’clock last night.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday, October 25, 1901, at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. T. J. Ream. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

[MOOERS, SILAS KENDALL]

Bedford Free Press, October 24, 1901,p. 1
Asleep in Jesus

Once more the angel of death has visited a Bedford home and plucked from its midst one of the brightest and fairest flowers of our town. This time the grim messenger enters the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. [arry] E. Mooers and claims for its own their darling son Kendall. So sudden was the summons that we yet hardly realize its truth. Tuesday morning he went to school as usual, but came home early in the forenoon, complaining of not feeling well. Not until Wednesday morning did he show any signs of serious sickness, and from that time until his death at 9:30 o'clock last night, he grew steadily worse, baffling all medical skill. Everything was done for him that skilled physicians and loving parents and neighbors could do, but all to no avail, and his spirit left this world of sorrows to rest with the angels in Heaven.

[Silas] Kendall Mooers was born at Rea, Mo., December 11, 1890, died October 23, 1901, aged 10 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday, Oct. 25, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. T.J. Ream. Interment in Fairview cemetery. 

MOOERS, SILAS KENDALL]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 31, 1901
Kendall Mooers Funeral
A large congregation of friends gathered at the M. E. church at 2 p. m. today to attend the funeral of Kendall Mooers, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mooers. The floral offerings placed on the altar and the casket were very profuse and beautiful and symbolized the love and sympathy of friends.
The musical selections by the choir were very appropriate and touching. The funeral discourse was by Rev. Ream. From the Second Book of Kings, Fourth Chapter and 26th verse, he selected for the text the words: "Is it well with the child, etc.?"
These words addressed by the prophet to the Shunamite woman in the hour of a similar bereavement which came to her were the basis of earnest words of comfort to the sorrow-stricken parents and friends.
Kendall Mooers was a member of the Methodist Sunday school and of the M. E. church and a boy of promise. In his sudden death the parents sustain a great sorrow that is shared by all.
At the close of the discourse the large congregation filed by the casket and took a last look at the form sleeping so peacefully in the cold embrace of death. A touching incident was the very large number of young scholars of the public school and also the Sunday School that passed by the casket and with weeping eyes took a farewell look at one who was so recently their active companion.
A long procession followed the hearse to Fairview Cemetery where the interment occurred.
The pall bearers were selected from the juvenile companions of the deceased and were Gray Miller, Delbert Arthaud, Earl Moore, Glen Clark, Bert Johnston and Mark Darling.

[MOOERS, SILAS KENDALL]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 31, 1901
Is With the Angels
Kendall Mooers was born at Rea, Mo., December 11, 1890, departed this life at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mooers, Bedford, Iowa, on Wednesday night, October 23, 1901, at 9:30 o'clock, aged ten years, ten months and twelve days. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church at 2:30 o'clock Friday, being conducted by Rev. T. J. Ream.
In the death of Kendall one of the brightest jewels has been transformed from its earthly setting to adorn the cluster of gems around the throne of the heavenly King, a sweet flower has been transplanted ere it bloomed among the thistles and thorns and is now diffusing its fragrance and beauty where the frosts of winter cannot wither its tender petals, another angel's voice is heard among the heavenly hosts in songs of gladness and love, thus conforming to Christ's appeal, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of heaven." 
Little Kendall was a particularly bright boy, possessed of a kind, amiable, unselfish disposition, was the idol of his devoted parents, enjoyed the love of his teachers, the respect of old and young and although of tender years, his Christian life was such as to command the admiration of all who knew him. He leaves a record worthy of emulation, for to follow his ideas and grand example would lead to a closer relationship with our Redeemer. Being an active member of the M. E. church, a leader in the Epworth League and an enthusiastic Sunday school scholar, are evidences of his conception of what a boy should be and fully portrays the noble sentiments of his tender heart. It is said that "death loves a shining mark." In this instance the grim reaper harvested only too well. A home that but a few days ago was full of sunshine and gladness has been clouded in sorrow by the removal of a loved one. The parents weep not in vain, for there is the consoling thought that their darling is safely resting in the home of the God who gave him and who doeth all things well. Our heavenly Father had a purpose in the taking away of little Kendall from this vale of tears to the throne on high, and we firmly believe the fruits of his wisdom will, in the end, repay all for their grief in his death and the sacrifice will prove a glorious reward. Let us think not of him as in death but rather as a bright angel in heaven, where he has gone to prepare the way and await our coming. Sweet thought. O let us cling to it and renew our faith in the living God.
The last sad rites over the remains of Kendall, although attended with sorrow for those who were to part forever on earth from their loved one, were beautiful and consoling. Kind friends and neighbors made the burden less heavy by their presence and deeds of kindness. The sermon at the church was preached by Rev. T. J. Ream, who took for his text, "Is it well with the child?" Second Kings 24-26, and so eloquently pathetic was his word painting that the assembled crowd bowed their heads in tears of sympathy. The choir sang several touching songs, selected from those that were favorites with the deceased, the principal one being "Beckoning Hands." The pulpit, casket and surroundings were profusely decorated with choice flowers and evergreens, their fragrance and beauty exemplifying the innocent life of the sleeping child. After the classmates and friends had taken the last view of the remains the body was borne to Fairview cemetery and there lowered by loving hands into its final resting place.
Sleep on, dear Kendall. Sweet memory will ever be cherished by all those who came in touch with his innocent life, flowers will bloom over the clay that covers his form and tears of love will keep them green.
These few lines from one who loved him are not complete without noting the many evidences of esteem and high regard in which Kendall was held by the people of Bedford. Sorrow was depicted on the faces of all who knew him, on every hand comments of his manly nature, loving disposition and open, honest life were heard. His teachers dismissed school that his classmates might go to his funeral. A large concourse of people, the aged and the young, filled the church and the profusion of flowers donated by the following persons is a fitting close to this paragraph: His schoolmates, teachers, including Miss Fisher, Miss Wood, Miss Gallagher, Misses Nan and Lou McKissick, Miss Crew and Mrs. Faith; neighbor children, including Edith Burnside, Tressie Dunlavy, Olive, Dorothy, Reba and Pattie Miller; Room No. 6; Epworth League, K. of P., and Rathbone Sisters, Helen Manker, Carrie Hale, Mrs. F. P. Bell, Mrs. J. J. Laws, Mrs. A. C. Brice, P. S. Mooers and many others. The interior of the grave was also beautifully trimmed in white cloth and evergreens by the Rathbone Sisters.
We unite with all in extending sympathy to the sorrowing parents, relatives and friends and pray that the God of love and mercy may console them in this hour of need. P. S. Mooers
The following relatives attended the funeral: Mrs. C. P. Kingsbury, St. Joseph; P. S. Mooers, Grant City; Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Crowley, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Crowley, S. W. Crowly, Mrs. John Carrol and daughter, Miss Cecil, Andrew county, Mo.

[MOOERS, SILAS KENDALL]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 31, 1901
Kendall Mooers Funeral 
A large congregation of friends gathered at the M. E. church at 2 p. m. today to attend the funeral of Kendall Mooers, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mooers. The floral offerings placed on the altar and the casket were very profuse and beautiful and symbolized the love and sympathy of friends.
The musical selections by the choir were very appropriate and touching. The funeral discourse was by Rev. Ream. From the second book of Kings, fourth chapter and 26thverse, he selected for the text the words: "Is it well with the child?"
These words addressed by the prophet to the Shunamite woman in the hour of a similar bereavement which came to her were the basis of earnest words of comfort to the sorrow-stricken parents and friends.
Kendall Mooers was a member of the Methodist Sunday school and of the M. E. church and a boy of promise. In his sudden death the parents sustain a great sorrow that is shared by all.
At the close of the discourse the large congregation filed by the casket and took a last look at the form sleeping so peacefully in the cold embrace of death. A touching incident was the very large number of young scholars of the public school and also the Sunday school that passed by the casket, and with weeping eyes took a farewell look at one who was so recently their active companion.
A long procession followed the hearse to Fairview cemetery where the interment occurred.
The pall bearers were selected from the juvenile companions of the deceased and were Gray Miller, Delbert Arthaud, Earl Moore, Glen Clark, Bert Johnston and Mark Darling. –Bedford Times

[MOOERS, SILAS KENDALL, 1829 – 1910]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 20, 1910
H. E. Mooers received a telegram yesterday afternoon from his former home in Virginia, announcing the death of his father, S. [ilas] K. [endall] Mooers, aged eighty-one years. The aged man was a brother of Mrs. C. P. Kingsbury, 211 North Eighteenth street. – St. Joe News-Press.

[MEEK, EUGENE ARLIFF “GENE”]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 10, 1960, [p. 1]

Eugene Meek Loses Life In Plane Accident

Eugene Meek, 39, of Ogallala, Nebr., a former resident of Bedford, lost his life in a plane accident near Bellington, West Virginia, on Sunday, November 6. He was a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Dowis of Bedford. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Bonnie Dowis of Bedford.

According to reports, Meek had gone East to bring a plane back to Nebraska and was en route home when the accident happened. Boyd Novinger of the Shum-Novinger Funeral Service of Bedford accompanied the manager of the Ogallala airport to West Virginia Tuesday, arriving back in Bedford Wednesday forenoon with the body.

Funeral services will be held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Service Home on State Street at two o’clock Thursday afternoon, November 10 with Rev. Anthony Blankers as the officiating clergyman. Burial in Fairview cemetery.

[MEEK, EUGENE ARLIFF “GENE”]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 17, 1960, [p. 1]

Gene Meek Rites Held Here Thursday

Last Rites for Gene Meek, who lost his life in a plane accident in the East on November 6, were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on State Street, Thursday afternoon, November 10. Rev. Anthony Blankers officiated. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Eugene Arliff Meek was born Dec. 29, 1920 at Red Oak, Iowa, and died at the age of 39 years, 10 months, seven days.

On May 22, 1942 he was united in marriage to Bonnie J. Dowis of Bedford. He served in the United States Army from February 1941 to August 1945. Three years of this time were spent in the Pacific area. After the war, he was engaged in business in Bedford for a number of years before moving to Ogallala, Nebr., and entering business there.

He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife, Mrs. Bonnie J. Meek of Ogallala, Nebraska; a step-father, R. E. Hunter of Omaha; his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Dowis of Bedford; two brothers-in-law, Robert Dowis of Long Beach, Calif., and James Dowis of Garden Grove, Calif.; several aunts and uncles. His parents, Arliff C. Meek and Mrs. Hazel B. Hunter preceded him in death.

He attended the Methodist church, was a member of I. O. O. F. Lodge of Bedford, the B. P. O. E. Lodge and V. F. W.’s in Ogallala.

Among the out-of-town friends from a distance who were in Bedford last week to attend the last rites for Gene Meek, were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Rector Searle (Patty Miller), Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wickhart, and Orville Bush, Ogallala, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lockenour, Arapahoe, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Ritnour, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Moss and Lois, Des Moines.

[MCLEOD, DOROTHY MAE JOHN SLEEP]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 9, 1989

DOROTHY McLEOD

Dorothy McLeod was born September 16, 1930 to Leland John and Ruth Goforth John at Bedford, Iowa She died July 30,1989 at Heartland East Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. She was 58 years old.

She grew up in Bedford, Iowa, attending public school and the Bedford Christian Church. Most of her life was spent in Bedford where she met and married Warren R. [ussell] McLeod. They were united in marriage at Maryville, Mo. in March of 1949 [1950] and to this union four children were born: Richard, Randy, Russell, and Terry.    

Dorothy was employed many years at Bedford Manor, first as an LPN and later in 1986, she became Health Care Administrator for the facility.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Bedford Chamber of Commerce.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Sleep, her mother and father, three brothers, one sister, and her oldest son, Richard.

Survivors include her husband Warren "Slim" McLeod, three sons and their families: Randy and Janet McLeod and Eric, Kara, Katy, and Jenna of Glendale, Az.; Russell and Cathy McLeod and Shannon, Dustin, Ryan and Renee of Wichita, Ks.; Terry and Brenda McLeod and Lanesa and Chelsey of Bedford.

Other survivors include a brother, Doyle John and his wife Ellen of St. Joseph, Mo., and their children Carol, Tim, Dan, and Douglas and a sister, Elaine Rutherford and her husband Gary of Fremont, Calif, and their children J.R., Colleen, Kendra and Brenda.

Funeral services were held at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home at Bedford and interment was at Fairview Cemetery. Rev. Marcia Smith Wood and Pete Brantner officiated. The American Legion Auxiliary, served   refreshments   to   the family and friends afterwards at the Blue Check Room.

[MCLEOD, RICHARD WARREN]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 1, 1966, [p. 1]

Local Youth Dies in Auto Accident Fri.

Funeral services were held here Monday for Richard W. [arren] McLeod, 16, of Bedford, who died in a one-car accident last Friday night.

Seriously injured in the auto mishap, which happened about 10:30 p. m. Nov. 25 is Verlin L. McNeese, 17, driver of the car which went out of control about two miles east of Bedford on Highway No. 2.

Both boys were thrown from the 1963 Ford owned by John McNeese of Bedford, father of the injured boy, Richard McLeod, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren McLeod of Bedford, was killed when the car apparently rolled over him. McNeese was rushed in the Clarinda Municipal Hospital by the Bedford Ambulance Service, following the accident. On Monday McNeese, with three crushed vertebrae, was taken to Iowa City for treatment.

Services for McLeod were held Monday afternoon at the Bedford Christian Church in charge of Rev. Ivo Randels. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery here.

Included in the obituary at the service was: Richard Warren McLeod was born Sept. 11, 1950 in Clarinda. He has lived with his parents in the community of Bedford and attended the Bedford public schools. He had reached the classification of junior in high school.

Those who survive him are his father and mother, Warren and Dorothy McLeod; one sister, Mrs. Jack (Linda) Whitten of Fort Lee, Va.; three brothers, Randy, Russell and Terry, all living at home; two grandmothers, Mrs. J. Roberts of Truro, Ia., and Mrs. Leland John of Bedford; a grandfather, J. Roberts of Truro; two aunts and two uncles and a large number of cousins and friends without number.

He was a good-hearted lad, friendly to all, earnest in disposition and a good worker.

[MCLEOD, WARREN RUSSELL “SLIM”]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 7, 2004

SLIM McLEOD

Graveside services for Slim McLeod, age 79 of Bedford, who died Saturday, December 27, 2003, were held Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating.

Military rites were accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164. Memorials can be given in Slim’s name.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Warren "Slim" Russell McLeod was born in Iantha, Missouri on February 1,1924, the son of Georgia Joy Terhune and stepfather Jay Roberts. Slim grew up west of Griswold until 1934, when the family moved to Conway. His father, Jay farmed and raised horses. In 1942, during World War II he joined the United States Navy, serving in the European Theatre, participating in the Normandy Invasion where he was wounded. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to Taylor County to help on the farm and later worked for Shifty Reynolds in the body shop. In March of 1950, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae John. In the late 1950's he went to work for Taylor County Motors as their Auto Body man, retiring in 1987. In July of 1989, his wife Dorothy passed away. Slim suffered a stroke in November of 1993, and entered the Iowa Veterans Home in December of 1995.

Slim enjoyed the outdoors, fishing when he had time. He was a 'rock hound' especially fond of agates and had found many arrowheads on the river bottom over the years. Slim was a people person who never met a stranger. He truly enjoyed being in the auto body business, and took great pride in the finished product. He was a member of the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Slim is survived by three sons, Randy McLeod and wife Jan of Las Vegas, Nevada; Russell McLeod and wife Cathy of Wichita, Kansas; and Terry McLeod and wife Brenda of Bedford; a stepdaughter, Linda Whitten Murphy of Des Moines; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Preceding Slim in death are his parents Jay and Joy Roberts, his wife Dorothy in 1989, and a son Richard in 1966.

[MITCHELL, EDGAR HOWE]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 20, 1969, [p. 1]

Edgar Mitchell Rites Today

Funeral services for Edgar Mitchell of Bedford will be held today, Feb. 20 at the east Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. John D. Kerr. Mr. Mitchell died Tuesday at Pearl Terrace Manor here. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.

Among his survivors are his wife, Hattie, and two daughters, Mrs. Joe Boyer and Mrs. Troy Rogers.

[MITCHELL, EDGAR HOWE]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 27, 1969, p. 8

Final Rites Held February 20 For Edgar Mitchell

Funeral services for Edgar Howe Mitchell, 81, life time Taylor County resident, held February 20 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. John D. Kerr. Mr. Mitchell died February 18, 1969 at Pearl Terrace Manor here. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Edgar Howe Mitchell, son of Olney and Alice Howe Mitchell, was born near Bedford, Iowa, in Clayton Township in October 6, 1887.

He was united in marriage to Harriett Redman on August 10, 1910. To this union were born three daughters, Evelyn who preceded him in death, Pauline and Edna.

Survivors include his wife Hattie; daughter Pauline and her husband, Troy Rogers; daughter, Edna, and her husband, Joe Boyer, all of Bedford; two granddaughters Linda and Sharon Boyer, four grandsons, Harold Hatfield and wife, Susie, of Boulder, Colorado, Larry Hatfield of San Rafael, California; Kenneth Hatfield and wife, Phyllis, of Rapid City, South Dakota; Richard Hatfield and wife, Cheryl of Knoxville, Iowa; three great granddaughters, Katrina Hatfield of Knoxville, Iowa; Stacy and Tracy Hatfield of Rapid City, South Dakota; two nieces, Dorothy Mitchell Broadston of Clarksville, Tennessee and Juanita Mitchell of Sacramento, California.

Preceding him in death in addition to his daughter, Evelyn, and her husband Rex Hatfield, was a grandson, Alan Rex Hatfield, and a brother Melvin.

He was a member of the Bedford Christian church and a charter member of the Bedford Gun Club.

[MITCHELL, HARRIETT REBECCA “HATTIE’ REDMAN]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 13, 1976

Hattie Mitchell Last Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Edgar (Harriett) Mitchell, 88, of Bedford, were held Wed., April 12, in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. C. Ray McCain officiating. Mrs. Mitchell died in Rosary Hospital in Corning on April 8, 1978. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.

Harriett Rebecca (Hattie) Mitchell, daughter of Ulysses Ward Redman and Isabel Williamson Redman, was born at Hopkins, Missouri on January 3, 1890.

She was the seventh child in a family of 11 children.

Her life was lived in Taylor County, attending public schools here, and becoming a member of the Christian Church in July 1901.

On August 28, 1910, she was united in marriage to Edgar Howe Mitchell at Bedford, and they lived here their entire married life except for a six-month stay in Colorado for the sake of his health. To this family three children were born: Evelyn Alice Mitchell, (Mrs. Rex Hatfield); Esther Pauline Mitchell, (Mrs. Troy Rogers); and Edna Lucile Mitchell, (Mrs. Joe Boyer), of Bedford.

She was a housewife and mother, devoting her life to caring for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Evelyn; and her husband. Rex; and one grandchild, Alan Hatfield, who died at birth.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters and their husbands; six grandchildren, Harold, Larry, Kenneth, and Richard Hatfield; Linda Boyer Seward, and Sharon Boyer Simmons; 12 great grandchildren; two brothers, Sam Redman of Dalhart, Texas, and Edwin Redman of Arnold, Missouri; many nieces and nephews.

She was a loving mother, wife, and neighbor who will be missed by her family and her many friends.

[MORRISON, MARTHA INEZ ZION]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 15, 1977

Martha Morrison Final Rites Held September 12

Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Roy (Martha) Morrison, 85, of Bedford, were held September 12 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Morrison died September 9, 1977, in Bethesda Care Center, Clarinda, Ia. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Martha Inez Zion Morrison, daughter of [William]  [Ransom] Ranson Zion and Nellie Davidson Zion, was born at Drexel, Missouri, in Cass County, October 12, 1891.

She grew to maturity in the community where she was born where she took part in the various community activities and attended the public school and the Baptist Church.

On August 19, 1915, she was united in marriage to Lee Roy Morrison at the home of Rev. George Monroe in Drexel, Mo. About one year after their marriage they moved to Taylor County Iowa, in the New Market area then to the Bedford community where they have continued to reside. Mrs. Morrison had been at the Bethesda Care Center since 1971.

One son, Cecil W. Morrison, was born to bless their home and to share their love.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Leslie Zion, and one sister, Elsie Herrington, a granddaughter, Dorothy Jean, and a great granddaughter, Lori.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Roy Morrison, who resides at the Bethesda Care Center in Clarinda, Ia.; her son, Cecil, and his wife, Doris, of Bedford; five grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one sister, Edith Bundy; one brother, George L. Zion; other relatives and many friends.

She was a long time member   of   the   Bedford Baptist Church and   in regular attendance as   long as health permitted.

Her family will remember her as a devoted wife and mother and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.    

[MORRISON, LEE ROY]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 10, 1981, p. 4

Lee Roy Morrison, 89, Final Rites Were Held in Bedford

Funeral services for Lee Roy Morrison, 89, of Bedford, held December 5 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were officiated by Pastor Del Vandekrol. Mr. Morrison died December 2, 1981 in Clarinda. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Funeral services for Lee Roy Morrison, 89, of Bedford, held December 5 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were officiated by Pastor Del Vandekrol. Mr. Morrison died December 2, 1981 in Bethesda Nursing Home in Clarinda. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Lee Roy Morrison, son of John and Maggie Morrison, was born at Freeman, Missouri January 22, 1892.

He lived near Freeman, Missouri until moving to near Hawleyville, Iowa after marriage, then near New Market until moving to a farm near Bedford.

On August 18, 1915 he was united in marriage to Martha Inez Zion. To this union one child was born, Cecil Wilbur Morrison.

He was engaged in farming all of his life until his retirement. Roy was a member of the Bedford Baptist Church for over 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, his parents, two brothers, one granddaughter and two great grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his son Cecil and wife, Doris; two sisters; five grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was a kind and considerate husband and father and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
[Note:  The name on his headstone is Roy L. Morrison.]

[MIDDLETON, PATSY DAVISON MCCOWN]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 22, 1993

PATSY MIDDLETON

 Funeral services for Patsy Davison Middleton were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 1993 at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford.

Patsy Davison Middleton, daughter of Archie Davison and Marguerite Davison, was born May 23, 1933 at Hopkins, Mo. and departed this life on December 9, 1993 at Charlotte, N.C.

She lived in Charlotte, N.C. where she attended the Myers Park Presbyterian Church.

During her marriage, her only child, daughter, Melinda Dru Middleton was born.

She was employed by the Mapleleaf Corporation as an executive secretary.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marguerite Davison.

Left to cherish her memory are her father, Archie Davison; her daughter, Melinda Dru Middleton; her sisters, Donna Park, Wanda Woldruff, Linda Beason; her brothers, Ronald Davison, Russell Davison, Richard Davison, Raymond Davison, and Roger Davison.

She was a dignified lady of great faith in Christ and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.