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Times-Republican Thursday January 1, 1914 [p. 1] E. L. Van Sickle Dies Succumbs of Pneumonia After Week's Sickness Mrs. V. [ictoria] V. Faith received word today of the death of her brother, Lon Van Sickle, at Idaho Falls, Ida., which occurred Wednesday evening. Mr. Van Sickle had been sick about a week with pneumonia. They left Idaho Falls Thursday night for Bedford and are expected to arrive here Sunday morning. [VAN SICKLE, ALONZO B. "LON"] Times-Republican Thursday December 14, 1922 [p. 2] Called To His Reward F. [rancis] M. [arion] Parker, who was stricken with paralysis while on his way home in the north part of Bedford last Wednesday in company with his brother Steve, and on Saturday evening had the second stroke from which he never rallied, and passed away Sunday at 1:30 o'clock. We have never had a person in this community who enjoyed the love and esteem of more people than did Marion Parker. Quiet and unostentatious, with a friendly greeting for everybody, he was universally regarded in the light of one who participated in our joys and shared our sorrows. The value of such a man in a community for a period of over 70 years cannot be measured by any standard. The life of such a man should be an inspiration to all, and particularly to the young men of this community. Marion Parker was a good citizen in every sense of the word, and we shall miss him sorely. In 1893, he was associated with his brother, W. H. [enry] Parker, in the mercantile business in Bedford under the firm name of W. H. Parker & Bro. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy Thompson [Myrtle Ann], Sunday, Dec. 10th, 1922, aged 78 years. Mr. Parker was one of the earliest settlers of Taylor County, his parents coming to the county in the fall of 1844, when he was but a few months old, from Buchanan County, Missouri, where he was born. At the time of their coming there were but eleven families in Taylor County. Mr. Parker grew to manhood here and at the age of 17 enlisted in Co. E, 4th Missouri Calvary, serving his country faithfully for over three years as chief bugler of his regiment. At the conclusion of the war he returned to Taylor County for only a short time, later locating at Omaha, Nebr., where he met and married his wife, [Eliza] Anna Penny in 1871. Most of his early married life was spent in Omaha and Council Bluffs, with a year or two in California and a short move to Rock Springs, Wyo. In 1893, he removed to Bedford where he has since resided. There were born to this union three children, two of whom died in infancy. The youngest, Mrs. Guy Thompson [Myrtle Ann], being the only survivor of the family. Mrs. Parker died in 1914, since which time he has made his home with Mrs. Thompson. Mr. Parker was a member of the Church of Christ in which he and his wife were, for many years, earnest and devoted workers. In the past few years, owing to advancing age and the frailty of his health, he has not been so active in its work. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Grand Army of the Republic, though not so active in these organizations in late years. Just before his death he was fortunately able to have a good visit with his brother, W. H. [enry] Parker, Albany, Mo., who was with him a few days immediately preceding his home going. The only other surviving members of this old settler's family are Stephen and Thomas, Bedford, Ia., and Robert H., Woodland, Calif. Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Elder S. D. Harlan of the Church of Christ, and interment was made in Bedford cemetery. The ranks are surely closing and one by one the old boys are answering the last roll call. The surviving members of the family have the sympathy of the entire community in the hour of their great sorrow. The publisher of this paper has been personally acquainted with Mr. Parker for a period of over 50 years and we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 30, 1933 [p. 1] Mrs. Clinton Day Dies In Michigan Mrs. J. [oseph] H. [omer] Keith [Polly Adell Helm] of Bedford received word Saturday morning from Dr. Clinton Day of Hart, Michigan, that his wife, Maggie Day, 65, had died that morning. Mrs. Day was a half-sister of the late J. [oseph] H. [omer] Keith, W. [illiam] C. Keith and S. [ilas] U. [sher] Keith of Bedford, and also a half-sister of Mrs. [Mary] Etta [George] Keith of Bedford and Mrs. Sadie Reynolds of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mrs. Day had been in poor health for over a year. Surviving are her husband and one son, Dwight Day, two grandchildren, the two half-sisters mentioned, two brothers, one living in Phoenix, Arizona, and the other brother living in Portland, Oregon, besides a number of relatives in the Bedford community. Taylor County Republican Thursday August 26, 1880 [p. 3] Amasa B. Hamblin, a well known resident of Auburn, New York, died in that city on the first day of August. He had been engaged in the printing business for nearly forty years. He is represented as enjoying in a great degree the confidence of his fellow men for his integrity and ability. He was the brother of D. [aniel] W. [oodard] and Dennis Hamblin of this county. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 28, 1998 p. 5 Ralph Curtis Bix Ralph Curtis Bix was born August 19, 1909 near Siam, Iowa, to George and Pamelia Gant Bix, Jr., and departed this life on Jan. 18, 1998, at Maryville Health Care Center, Maryville, MO, at the age of 88 years and 5 months. Ralph grew to manhood on the same farm he was born on. He attended the North Star rural school and the Siam Church of Christ. He was united in marriage to Ferne Perkins, September 21, 1940. They moved to a farm west of Bedford where they were blessed with two children, Glenn Edward and Karen Louise. In 1948, they bought and moved to a farm southeast of Hopkins. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Hopkins and the Siam Masonic Plumb Lodge #285. Ralph received his 50-year membership pin in 1989. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mae Thurman, and Zelma Moellenberndt; one brother, Paul Bix; two sisters-in-law, Orpha Bix and Nina Bix and two brothers-in-law, Melvin Thurman and Elmer Moellenberndt. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ferne of the home; son Glenn and wife Sharon of Hopkins; one daughter, Karen and husband Richard of Sheridan, MO; one brother, William Bix of New Market; grandchildren Glenda Stringer, Larry Bix and wife Melody of Hopkins, Jerome Bix and wife Amber of Maryville, Vickie and husband Bud Brown of Platte City, MO and Jason Swaney and friend Annette of Bedford, IA; great grandchildren Dustin and Rebecca Stringer, Joshua and Cody Bix and Brittany Bix, along with many nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. Ralph enjoyed working on his farm. He could always be found out doing something on the farm or with his livestock. Ralph loved working around cattle and especially sheep. He had sheep all his life and treated them with kindness and respect. If Ralph wasn't doing work on the farm he was enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren who could always bring a smile to his face and he could bring a smile to theirs. He spent hours entertaining and being entertained by them. He loved music and telling stories about his childhood and growing up years around the Siam area. Ralph was never too busy to lend a helping hand. He had a great sense of humor, patience, and a zest for the simple things of life, a sunset, a wildflower, a bird. He will be sadly missed by everyone whose lives he touched. Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 6, 1941 [p. 1] Mrs. Nora Dunlavy Succumbs March 3 Mrs. Nora Dunlavy, a resident of Bedford and Taylor County all of her life, died at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda Monday, March 3, after an illness of several months. The funeral services were held at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ben W. Sinderson. Burial was in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Nora Beatrice Hays [Hayes] was born March 14, 1864, near Bedford, Iowa, being aged 76 years, 11 months and 19 days at the time of her death. Her husband, Dr. H. [enry] F. [rancis] Dunlavy, whom she married Sept. 10, 1913, died in 1915. Since then Mrs. Dunlavy had lived alone in Bedford. She was a member of the local Christian church and the Eastern Star chapter. Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death: James and Edward Hays, Mrs. Mary Jane Mitchell, Mrs. Judith Mitchell, Mrs. [Er] Mina Kemery and Clara Hays. She is survived by one brother, William Hays, of Bedford; one sister, Mrs. Laura Forbes of Avon Park, Florida; one step-daughter, Miss Tressie Dunlavy, a step granddaughter, Mrs. Pauline Little of Elmhurst, Ill., and a step-grandson, Guy Dunlavy of Powell, Wyo. Times-Republican Thursday February 5, 1920 [p. 1] Died Sunday. A. [rnold] L. [ewis] Soles, one of our old and respected citizens, died at his home in Bedford Sunday, Feb. 1st. The funeral was held at the Christian church yesterday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Lowe, after which the remains were followed by many friends to the Fairview cemetery, where they were laid to rest. Mr. Soles was among the oldest residents of Bedford and during the long years of residence here he has made many friends, who will share with the grief stricken family in their great loss. Obituary next week. Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 7, 1981 Arthur Lucas, 90, Final Rites May 4 Funeral services for Arthur Minus Lucas, 90, a former Gravity resident, held May 4 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Ross Keyt. Mr. Lucas died May 1, 1981, in Gravity. Interment was at White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, Mo. Arthur Minus Lucas, son of Frank [Francis Marion] and Alice [Dykes] Lucas, was born at Van Hill, Tennessee, January 12, 1891. He lived and grew to maturity in Tennessee where he attended the public school and the Van Hill Church. On May 20, 1910, he was united in marriage to Nora Alice Hawkins at Farragut, Iowa. They lived near Tarkio, Missouri. To this union three children were born: Clifford Ray, Robert Carl and Charles Russell. He was engaged in farming. He was preceded in death by his wife on December 4, 1964; also his father, mother, sister and brother. On March 2, 1970, he was united in marriage to Leona [Weir Smalley], who preceded him in death July 20, 1980. Left to cherish his memory are sons Clifford Ray of Dothan, Alabama, Robert Carl of Santa Barbara, California; Charles Russell of Gravity, Iowa; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild and many friends. Times-Republican Thursday February 5, 1920 [p. 1] Mrs. McAlpin Died. Mrs. McAlpin died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Clark [Cora], at 10 o'clock, and the funeral took place at the residence Tuesday morning at 9:30. The remains were taken to the New Market cemetery, where they were laid to rest beside her husband, who preceded her several years ago. Her death was a surprise to the family as she was feeling good Saturday evening when she retired, but not getting up at her usual time Sunday morning her daughter went to her room and found her unconscious, she having had a stroke of paralysis during the night. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 12, 1940 [p. 1] Mrs. George W. Clark Dies At Home Here Mrs. George W. Clark, a resident of Bedford for many years, died at her home on West Main Street, Monday afternoon, Sept. 9. She was brought home Sunday from the Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, where she had been a patient since breaking her hip several weeks ago. The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stanley Schlick. Burial was in Memory cemetery at New Market. Cora Belle McAlpin was born at Hawleyville, Page County, Iowa, Feb. 21, 1862, the daughter of Lyman B. [lack] and Martha [Glassgow] McAlpin. She was married to George W. Clark, Sept. 20, 1884. To them were born four children: Mrs. Pearl Thompson and Miss Vesta Clark of Bedford, Glenn H. Clark of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Stella Clark, who died at the age of nine years. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Bedford Methodist church. She spent her entire life in Page and Taylor counties, the last forty-three years being spent in Bedford. She is survived by the three children and one granddaughter, Barbara Clark. Mr. Clark died April 27, 1927. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 27, 1944 p. 5 Aaron Beck Dies; Lived Here Formerly Aaron Beck, a former resident of Bedford and a grocery store clerk here for many years, died at his home in Nickerson, Kansas, Monday, January 17, 1944, at the age of 85 years. The funeral services were held the following Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Nickerson, and burial was in the Mitchell cemetery east of that city. Aaron Thomas Beck, son of Vivian and Sarah Beck, was born January 16, 1859, in Spencer, Indiana. When a small child he moved with his parents to Iowa. In 1886, when a young man, he went to Kansas and homesteaded in Cheyenne County. He was married to Mary A. Bear on May 30, 1891, at St. Francis, Kansas, and soon after they returned to Iowa to make their home. Here they reared their family of five children, two boys and three girls, who survive. Mrs. Beck died May 10, 1909. The children are Vivian Beck of Grand Island, Nebr.; Vernon Beck of Barstow, California; Mrs. Vera Miner of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Gladys Whitney of Dayton, Oregon; Mrs. Mildred Osborne of Bremerton, Washington. Mr. Beck returned to Kansas in 1924 and on December 18, 1935, was married to Mrs. Emma Shuler of Nickerson, Kansas. She survives. There are also two sisters, ten grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 27, 1944 p. 5 Obituary - William J. Bix William J. Bix, eldest son of G. [eorge] D. [avid] and Margaret [Reynolds] Bix, was born in Norfolk, England, Dec. 26, 1871, and died at Doctors Hospital in Omaha, as the result of an accident, on Jan. 18, 1944, at the age of 72 years and 24 days. Mr. Bix came to Bedford with his parents at the age of 12 and located in Mason Township. When a young man he went to Wyoming in a covered wagon, and spent most of his life there, being employed by the C. B. & Q. railroad as an engineer. He spent the past few years of his life with relatives at Bedford and Omaha. He was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by four sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Agnes Dougherty, Mrs. Anna Oxley, and George Bix of Bedford; Mrs. Edith Oxley of Siam, James Bix of New Market, Ernest Bix of Ottumwa, Ella Bix and Robert Bix of Clarinda. Also several nieces and nephews. Mr. Bix was a man liked by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed, not only by his loved ones, but also by a host of friends. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Archie A. Ross of the Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Times-Republican Thursday May 17, 1928 [p. 1] George Meek George Meek, of Moriarty, New Mexico, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ben Long [Mary], at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning. Mrs. Long was called to New Mexico by the serious illness of Mr. Meek, and she returned home last week, bringing him with her. The funeral cortege will leave Bedford Friday morning for the old home at Mercer, Mo., where the services will be held Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Long's sister, Mrs. Rose Glover, of Kansas City, and her brother, Carl Meek, of Pittsburg, Pa., are here. Another sister from Ottumwa will meet them at Mercer. Times-Republican Thursday May 17, 1928 [p. 1] Mrs. J. E. Clark Mrs. J. [esse] E. [lmer] Clark passed away at her home in Gravity, Sunday morning, May 13, aged, lacking a few days, of 41 years. Mrs. Clark was formerly Jessie May Thompson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson, deceased. She was united in marriage to Jesse E. [lmer] Clark, March 29, 1906. To this union were born three daughters and one son, all left to mourn the loss of mother. She also leaves 6 brothers and three sisters, she being the first break in the circle. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Gravity, Tuesday afternoon, May 15th, by Rev. Mr. Warrior. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery of Bedford. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Rebekah lodge at Gravity. [Note: Correct marriage date is March 29, 1908 Source: Bedford Times-Republican and Bedford Free Press, April 2, 1908, page 1.] [Nancy Katherine Hardesty Hultz Barnes Clayton] Times-Republican Thursday November 19, 1925 [p. 5] Mrs. C. A. Clayton Nancy Katherine, daughter of Alexander and Mary Elizabeth Hardesty, was born in Davis County, Kentucky, on Oct. 3, 1848, and was one of a family of eight children, four of whom died in infancy. She died at her home near Siam on Nov. 14, 1925. She spent her girlhood in Kentucky and in 1865 was married to Thomas Hultz in Union County, Kentucky. Mr. Hultz died in 1873. From Kentucky Mrs. Hultz moved to Park County, Indiana, where, in 1875, she was married to H. H. Barnes and then assumed the care of Mr. Barnes' four motherless children, 1 son and 3 daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes and family moved to Kansas in 1876 where they lived until 1894, and on account of Mr. Barnes' failing health, they returned to Indiana, where Mr. Barnes died in March 1895. Mrs. Barnes now came to Iowa to make her home with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Landon, and the only surviving member of her immediate family. On Nov. 8, 1900, Mrs. Barnes was united in marriage to C. [harles] A. [ddison] Clayton of Siam and again showed her wonderful gift of maternal love by taking care of Mr. Clayton's 3 motherless children. Mrs. Clayton united with the Liberty Baptist church in Indiana, in 1875, but pledged her faith to the M. E. church in Siam under the pastorate of J. H. Nayle, where she remained a consistent Christian the remainder of her life, though she was kept home often from services at the church on account of ill health. Mrs. Clayton lived a consistent Christian life. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, C. [harles] A. [ddison] Clayton of Siam, her sister, Mrs. Julia Landon of Kent; four step-children in the west, and two, Arch Clayton and Mrs. Nellie Miller Clayton of Siam, besides other relatives and a host of friends. Her funeral was held at the M. E. church at Siam on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1925, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Bennett. Music was furnished by a quartet consisting of Mesdames Floyd Farlow and Hugh Reid and Messrs. Ed Owens and Elmer Orme, with Miss Thelma Fine at the piano. The pallbearers were Messrs. Hugh Reid, John Miller, Oliver Wilson, Ed Stewart, Dell Fine and John Blagrave. Interment was made in Shearer cemetery. Times-Republican Thursday November 19, 1925 [p. 5] Mrs. Margaret Gray Margaret Bennie Gray died at her home in Bedford on Sunday, Nov. 15th, aged 65 years and 11 months. Funeral services were held at Gravity, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, conducted by Rev. Burkhart, and interment was made in the Gravity cemetery. She is survived by two sons and a daughter, Lewis Gray of Norton, Kansas, Claude C. Gray of Gravity, and Miss Bertha Gray of this city. She also leaves two brothers, Robert Bennie of Limon, Colo., Dr. A. Bennie of Almena, Kans., and a sister, Mrs. T. F. Armstrong of Bedford. ------ Bedford Free Press, Thursday, November 19, 1925, [p. 1] Mrs. Margaret Gray Died Here Sunday Mrs. Margaret Bennie Gray, 65 years of age, died at her home in north Bedford last Sunday November 15th, following an illness of some few days. The funeral service was held last Tuesday afternoon in the Christian church at Gravity by Rev. Burkhart and interment given in the Gravity cemetery. The casket was open at the home here Tuesday forenoon. Her daughter, Miss Bertha Gray, is a teacher in the local schools. Following is the obituary as read by the minister: Margaret Agnes Bennie was born in Macomb, Illinois, November 4th, 1860, and died at her home in Bedford, Iowa, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 15, 1925. May 2, 1880, she was united in marriage with C. [onstantine] T. [Lomax] Gray and to them were given three children, Lewis R. [oyden] of Norton, Kansas, Bertha of Bedford, and Claude C. [rawford] residing on the home farm near Gravity, Iowa. Of her immediate family, one sister and two brothers remain: Mrs. T. F. Armstrong of Bedford, Dr. Bennie of Almena, Kansas and Robert of near Denver, Colo. All were present at the funeral service. Mrs. Gray was ready when the final summons came, and a weary soul has passed from earth to be at rest with the heavenly Father "who doeth all things well." To the loved one, "Say not good night," but in some bright clime bid me "good morning." Times-Republican Thursday November 19, 1925 [p. 5] Thomas Loman Thomas Loman, an old and highly respected citizen of New Market, passed away in the hospital at Savannah last week, on his 80th birthday. The funeral was held at New Market on Tuesday morning. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 7, 1956 p. 1 Mrs. Clara Houk Died Here Saturday Mrs. Clara Houk, a long-time resident of Gravity and Taylor County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Johnson, in Bedford, Saturday, June 2. Mrs. Houk had been in ill health several years and had made her home with her children since she had not been able to maintain her own home. She fell recently, breaking her hip, and had been a patient at St. Francis hospital until she was brought back to the Johnson home earlier in the week. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Gravity Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles of Bedford and Rev. Clyde Kelly of Gravity. Burial in the Gravity cemetery. Clara Mae Swander, daughter of Harrison and Christina [Berray] Swander, was born at Pleasanton, Iowa, Dec. 31, 1869, and died at the age of 86 years, five months, one day. When three years old she moved with her parents to Taylor County, where she has resided all her life. On Dec. 22, 1899, she was married to Fred A. [rthur] Houk, and to them nine children were born. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Vera Egleston of Lenox, Lloyd R. Houk of Guthrie Center, Mrs. Vera [Verna Beatrice] Johnson of Bedford, Leo, Clarence, Truman, Mrs. Naomi Smith and Kenneth Houk of Rapid City, South Dakota, Mrs. Bessie McKune of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Also by 34 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one brother, Rev. Clarence Swander of Portland, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and her husband, who died in 1928. When a young girl she accepted Christ as her saviour, and united with the Adventist Christian church at Gravity. Later, she placed her membership with the Christian church at Gravity. She was a member of the Gravity Rebekah lodge 47 years. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 7, 1956 p. 1 Mrs. Dale Dugger's Mother Died May 24 Mrs. Mary Seymour, 72, mother of Mrs. Dale Dugger of Gravity, died at Oakdale, Iowa, Thursday, May 24, where she had been under observation and treatment for five weeks. Mrs. Dugger was with her at the sanitarium the last two weeks of her life. Mrs. Seymour had lived in the Dugger home near Gravity for 13 years. Funeral services and burial were at her former home at Sidney, Iowa. Surviving with the daughter are five sons, Alfred, Laybourn and Elmer Seymour of Sidney, Tilford and Bill Seymour of Council Bluffs; eleven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Pope of Norwood, Mo.; one brother, William Shores of Exeter, California. Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 24, 1956 Mrs. Frank Trumbo Rites Here Saturday Mrs. Frank Trumbo, long-time resident of Bedford and Taylor County, died Thursday, May 17, at Municipal Hospital, Clarinda, where she had been a patient on several occasions. She had been in failing health several months. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles. Burial was in Fairview cemetery with the Rebekah services given at the grave. Jennie Adelia Kemery, daughter of William and Kitty Kemery, was born May 23, 1886, in Taylor County, Iowa, and died at the age of 69 years, 11 months, 24 days. She was married to Frank Trumbo on February 21, 1906, and they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on February 21 of this year. Surviving with the husband are two children, a daughter, Kitty, Mrs. Ross Seckman and husband of Sac City, Iowa; a son, Vern L. Trumbo and his wife of Clinton, Iowa; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Trumbo of Le Mars, Iowa; six grandchildren; one brother, D. [elay] K. Kemery of Sheridan, Mo. One son, Donald Trumbo, preceded his mother in death on March 4, 1956. Mrs. Trumbo was a member of the Bedford Baptist Church and also of Golden Rule Rebekah lodge of Bedford. [Jane Ann Hope Barwick Whittlesey] Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 31, 1960 Mrs. Jane Whittlesey Died Here Thursday Mrs. Jane Whittlesey, a resident of Bedford the past 20 years, passed away Thursday, March 24. Funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home Monday afternoon with Rev. Anthony Blankers officiating. Jane Ann Hope was born in Carbon, Adams County, Iowa, on January 31, 1872, and passed away at the age of 88 years, one month, 24 days. When she was about ten years of age, she moved with her parents to Lincoln, Nebraska, where in 1895, she was united in marriage to Webb Barwick. To this union, one child, Louise Agnes, was born. Mr. Barwick died in 1911. In 1913 she was married to Charles Whittlesey of Omaha, where they made their home for a number of years, before moving to St. Louis. Mr. Whittlesey passed away in 1928. In 1940 she came to Bedford to make her home. Being the daughter of a lay minister, she became affiliated with the Methodist church early in life. She kept up her membership in the various places she lived during the years, and always served willingly and well in many of the tasks of the church. She was a member of the Bedford Methodist church. Mrs. Whittlesey was a 50-year member of the Royal Neighbors lodge. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Louise Penton of Bedford; seven grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and a first cousin, Will Hill, of Carbon, Iowa. |