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Bedford Free Press
September 2, 1897
Mrs. Mary Matilda Long died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Franklin, Aug. 23, 1897, aged 48 years and 19 days. The deceased was born in Green County, Penn. Her maiden name was Miss Mary Lantry and she was married to J. [ames] L. Long in 1872, and shortly after they moved to Ringgold County, Iowa, and later to this county. The husband and six children survive the wife and mother. She was not a church member but practiced the golden rule in her family and social relations. Her farewell words were "I am ready and willing to go." The remains were buried in the Blockton cemetery.
[Litteer, Margaret Ann Knepper]
Bedford Free Press
September 2, 1897
Death of Mrs. J. Litteer
Mrs. Margaret A. [nn Knepper] Litteer, wife of Josiah Litteer, died at her home one mile south of Conway on Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock after a long and severe illness.
The deceased was born near New Lisbon, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1829, and died August 25, 1897, being 67 years, 11 months and 6 days old.
She was married to Josiah Litteer March 9, 1848. They moved to their Taylor County home south of town in May 1855, thus being among the oldest settlers in the county.
Funeral services were held at the residence at 10 o'clock a. m. Thursday, conducted by Rev. J. F. Hinkhouse, of Lenox, assisted by Rev. S. Light, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Conway. The remains, followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends and neighbors, were taken to Lexington cemetery for interment. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.---Conway Journal
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 2, 1981 p. 4
Last Rites Were Held June 28 For Marthena Lee, 84
Funeral services for Mrs. Calvin (Nora Marthena) Lee, 84, of Bedford, were held June 28 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here and officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Lee died June 26, 1981 in Bedford Manor. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa.
Nora Marthena Lee, daughter of Will Horton and Grace Stonebraker Horton was born at Hawleyville in Page County, Iowa February 18, 1897.
She moved with her family to Bedford at an early age where she attended the Bedford Public School and the Baptist Church.
On December 23, 1915 she was united in marriage to [George] Calvin Lee and they lived on farms in the area until 1937 when they moved to Bedford where she has since continued to reside. Two sons were born to them: Horton and Orvis.
For several years she operated a Maternity and Rest Home prior to her retirement.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bedford for over fifty years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Calvin, who died March 31, 1956 and a sister, Mrs. Adela Broyles.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, C. [alvin] Horton Lee and his wife, Martha, and Orvis G. Lee and his wife, Olive, all of Bedford, Iowa; four grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Her family and friends will remember her as a kind and loving loved one and friend, and she will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 5, 1956 [p. 1]
Cal Lee Succumbs Here Saturday
Cal Lee, who had been associated with the Farmer's Cooperative Elevator Company in Bedford the past 19 years and for several years as manager, died at his home in Bedford Saturday, March 31, after a long illness.
Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.
George Calvin Lee, son of James Watt and Anna [Elizabeth Treaster] Lee, was born at Center Hall, Center County, Penn., July 5, 1893 and died at the age of 63 years, eight months, 26 days.
When a boy of eight years, he moved with his parents to Kansas and in 1910 to near Bedford. On December 23, 1915 he was married to Marthena Horton and to them two children were born.
He is survived by his wife, Marthena; two sons: Horton and Orvis, both of Bedford; four grandchildren, Dixie, Larry, Rickey and Gordon Lee, all of Bedford; one brother, Jim Lee of Bedford; two sisters, Mrs. Will Van Natta [Jennie Rebecca] of Hopkins, Mrs. Douglas Turner [Mayme Ellen] of Bedford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 21, 1969 p. 10
John C. Broyles Rites August 15
Funeral services for John C. [rittenden] Broyles, 76, of Hopkins, held August 15 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Mr. Carl Cummings. Mr. Broyles died at Wadsworth, Kansas on August 12, 1969. Interment was at Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Mo.
John C. [rittenden] Broyles, son of Henry C. [laibourn] and [Eva] [Elnora Grimes Broyles, was born at Hopkins, Missouri, January 6, 1893. He attended school and grew to young manhood in the Hopkins area.
On October 11, 1919 he was united in marriage to Adela Horton at the Christian Church parsonage in Liberty, Missouri. To this union one son was born in 1920 and he passed away in infancy.
John always preferred and attended the Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Adela, one son, his mother and father and two brothers, Sam [Samuel Paul] and Ernest [Delbert]. He is survived by an adopted son, Francis Keith Broyles, of California and his wife Patty, and three grandchildren, Kim, Kevin and Kelly; a sister, Mrs. Fay Morehouse of Hopkins; a brother, Glen Broyles of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Marthena Lee of Bedford; Mrs. Ernest Broyles [Helen Estelle Stredder] of Savannah, Tenn.; and Mrs. Glen Broyles of Kansas City, Mo.; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. John made friends everywhere he lived and had a great sense of humor, and he was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all his acquaintances.
[Lee, Anna Elizabeth Treaster]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 14, 1938 p. 8
Obituary
Mrs. J. W. Lee
Mrs. J. [ames] W. [att] Lee, a resident of Bedford and community for many years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Van Natta, near Hopkins, Sunday, April 10, 1938.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stanley Schlick. Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.
Anna Elizabeth Treaster, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca Treaster, was born in Centre County, Penn., near Centre Hall on Sept. 5, 1854. She was one of a family of four children, two brothers and a sister having preceded her in death.
She grew to womanhood in Pennsylvania and was married to James W. [att] Lee on Dec. 11, 1883. To them were born six children, Jennie Rebecca Van Natta of Hopkins; John Barnhill Lee of Sumner, Wash.; Mayme Ellen Turner of Clearfield; James Wilbur Lee and George Calvin Lee of Bedford; Harriet Roxanna Ernest, who preceded her mother in death, Dec. 9, 1935.
Surviving with the husband and five children are twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one niece, Mrs. Lizzie Tate, who resides in Pennsylvania.
In 1904 Mr. and Mrs. Lee and their family moved west from Pennsylvania, locating in Kansas. After residing there two years they came to Iowa, where they have resided since, with the exception of a short time spent in Missouri.
Mrs. Lee was a member of the Presbyterian Church, transferring her membership from the Reformed Church, which she joined when young. She was a loving wife and mother, a kind neighbor and friend. Mr. and Mrs. Lee celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1933.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 30, 1939 p. 8
J. W. Lee
James Watt Lee, son of John Barnhill and Jane Livingston Lee, was born at Tusseyville, Centre County, Penn., Nov. 16, 1859, and passed away at the home of his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Turner [Mayme Ellen], near Clearfield, Iowa, Thursday, March 23, 1939 at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 7 days.
He was married to Anna E. [lizabeth] Treaster, Dec. 11, 1883. To them were born six children, Jennie Rebecca Van Natta of Hopkins, Mo.; John Barnhill Lee of Sumner, Wash.; Mayme Ellen Turner of Clearfield; James Wilbur Lee and George Calvin Lee, both of Bedford; and Harriet Roxanna Ernest, who passed away Dec. 9, 1935. Mrs. Lee died April 10, 1938.
In 1904 he moved with his family from Pennsylvania to Kansas, two years later moving to a farm near Bedford in Taylor County, Iowa. They remained on the farm for several years, finally moving into Bedford, where they remained until a short time before Mrs. Lee's death. Since then Mr. Lee has made his home with his children. He had been ill the past eleven months.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, being an elder for many years. He was a kind and loving husband and father and his friends wee numbered by his acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Lee celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1933.
Surviving with the five children are twelve grandchildren, six great grandchildren and three brothers, Hiram, Frank and Felix, all of Center County, Penn.
The funeral services were held at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home in Bedford Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stanley Schlick. Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 13, 1980 p. 7
Final Rites Held In Bedford For James Wilbur Lee
Funeral services for James Wilbur Lee, 89, of Bedford, held March 10 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. Marcia Smith. Mr. Lee died in St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri, March 7, 1980. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
James Wilbur Lee, son of James Watt and Ann [Elizabeth] Treaster Lee, was born at Centre County, Penn., on June 6, 1890.
He grew to maturity in Centre County, attending public schools there and Zion Church.
When a young man, he came with his parents and brothers and sisters to Iowa.
On January 19, 1916, he was united in marriage to Mattie Catherine Stewart and to them was born one daughter, Wilma Kathleen.
He was engaged in farming until his retirement in 1972 when he sold his farm and moved to Bedford, where he has since resided.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mattie, who passed away July 1943, three sisters, Jennie Van Natta, Mayme Turner and Harriet Ernest, two brothers, John and Calvin.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Wilma, and her husband, George Spencer; two grandchildren, Dr. Dennis Spencer and his wife Susan of New Haven, Connecticut and Janice and her husband, Jim Wilson, of Bedford; four great grandchildren: Christopher Clark and Katie Ann Spencer and Jina Louise and Jackie Lee Wilson.
He was a devoted member of the United Presbyterian Church and always attended church as long as he was physically able.
He was a kind and loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by his family, nieces and nephews and many friends who knew and loved him.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 20, 1952 p. 5
Obituary - Robt. O. Ford
Robert Orr Ford, son of A. [mos] H. [enry] and Emma [Campbell] Ford, was born on a farm in Jefferson Township Sept. 1, 1885 and died at his home in Blockton, Nov. 7, 1952 at the age of 67 years, two months, eight days.
He was married to Georgia Kemery, Nov. 6, 1912. To them one son was born.
While still a young man he united with the Christian Church and became a member of Bethany Lodge, No. 320 A. F. and A. M. at Blockton, being active in the work of both. He was also a member of the Royal Arch Masons at Bedford, Bethany Commander No. 29 at Creston, and the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine of Des Moines.
Bob, as he was better known to everyone in this community, served as a rural letter carrier out of Blockton from 1918 until Jan. 1, 1946, when failing health forced him to retire.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia; son, Don K. [emery], and grandson, Graydon, of Kansas City, Kans.; two brothers, H. [enry] Ward Ford of St. Joseph, Mo.; and Wayne D. Ford of Wichita, Kans.
Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian Church, Monday, Nov. 10 at 2 p. m., Rev. G. W. Swan officiating, Rev. C. A. Abbott assisting. Burial was in Blockton cemetery. Bethany Lodge No. 320 gave the Masonic rites.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 20, 1952 p. 5
Those from out of town attending the funeral of Robert [Orr] Ford were Mr. and Mrs. Archie Amrine, Mrs. Gene Amrine, Mrs. S. Morris and son Mike of Kansas City, Kans., Mrs. Mattie Adams, Mrs. Paul Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Green of Ellston, Mrs. Cecil Tedrick of Mt. Ayr, Mr. and Mrs. Don K.[emery] Ford and Graydon of Kansas City, Kans., H. [enry] Ward Ford and wife of St. Joseph, Wayne Ford and wife of Wichita, Kans.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday December 12, 1907 [p. 1]
Death of Enoch Campbell
We received word this morning of the death of Mr. Enoch [Richard] Campbell, which occurred at his home a mile and a half north of Athelstan, at 8 o'clock this morning. Mr. Campbell has been a sufferer for some little time with inflammation of the stomach and his condition was considered critical for a few days only. He was 73 years of age and was a resident of this county since 1869, and his friends are numerous. Throughout the county he was known and held in the highest esteem by all.
His wife [Sarah Ann "Sally" Sharp] died last summer. He leaves six children to mourn his death; they are Frank and Robert, Mrs. Amos Ford [Emma], Mrs. Frank Maxfield [Catharine Florence] and Mrs. Frank Adams [Mattie], all of Blockton, and Mrs. Robt. Graham [Marietta], of Sheridan, Mo. The remains will be laid to rest in the Platteville cemetery but the day nor hour of the funeral is not known at this writing. A complete obituary will appear next week.
[Campbell, Enoch Richard]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday December 19, 1907 p. 7
Obituary
Enoch [Richard] Campbell was born in Washington County, Ohio, April 13, 1833, and died at the home of his son near Athelstan, Iowa, December 12, 1907, as stated in these columns last week. On June 7, 1855, the deceased was united in marriage to Miss Sallie [Sarah Ann] Sharp, in Shelby County, Ind., and to this union thirteen children were born, six of whom, together with the beloved wife, have preceded him to that Great Unknown. At the outbreak of the Civil War Mr. Campbell enlisted in the 21st Ind. Vol. Inf. and served through the war. He was one of the brave men of those times who considered his country's safety paramount to all else and for that belief of what he thought was right he was willing to risk life, happiness and home.
Soon after the close of that terrible strife Mr. Campbell and family moved to Iowa, settling in Jefferson Township in 1874. He was an energetic farmer and soon accumulated considerable property in that township. Among his neighbors he was known as a man whose word was as good as a note and whose honor and integrity were never called into question.
These same good qualities have been transmitted to the large family now grown to manhood and womanhood. Mr. Campbell became a Christian and united with the Mt. Zion Baptist church, to which he has been a consistent follower. He was a member of the Masonic order and that body had charge of the burial, which occurred at Platteville on Friday last, the remains being laid beside his companion who died June 11 of this year. The funeral was preached at Mt. Zion church by Rev. A. I. Jones, of Bedford.
The children left to mourn are as follows: Frank, Robert and Miles, Mrs. Amos Ford [Emma], Mrs. Frank Maxfield [Catharine Florence] and Mrs. Frank Adams [Mattie], all of Jefferson township and Mrs. Robt. Graham [Marietta], of Sheridan, Mo. To these surviving relatives the sympathy of all is extended.
[CAMPBELL, ENOCH RICHARD]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 12, 1907
An Old Settler Gone
Enoch Campbell, one of the old settlers of Taylor county, died at the home of his son, Frank Campbell, near Athelstan, this morning at 8 o'clock. Mr. Campbell has not been in good health for some months. His wife died on June 11th last, and the sorrow and grief which came to him by the loss of his companion brought on physical ailments from which he never recovered. For some months, however, he was up and around, but in September his condition became such that he was compelled to take his bed, from which he never arose. For some time, he has realized that his days on earth were numbered and he had arranged his business affairs with the knowledge that the inevitable end was soon to come. In October he held a public sale and disposed of his personal property, closed his house and was taken to the home of his son Frank, where he remained until his death.
Deceased was born in Ohio in 1833 and 13 years later moved with his parents to Indiana. He was living in that state when the war broke out and in 1861 enlisted in the 21st Indiana infantry. He served only 18 months when he was discharged on account of physical disabilities; but while he was in the service, he was a faithful, efficient soldier and on account of merit was promoted to the position of commissary sergeant.
In 1855 deceased was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Sharp and to this union was born seven children, all but one of whom survive him. With his wife and family Mr. Campbell moved to Taylor county in 1875 and settled on a farm where Athelstan now is and in that neighborhood he spent the balance of his life. He was a member of the Baptist church and a conscientious Christian. A man of highest character, just in every transaction, kind, accommodating and generous hearted, he was admired and respected by all and his death has caused sincere sorrow to many hearts.
For many years Mr. Campbell has been a member of the Masonic lodge and that organization will probably have charge of the obsequies.
The funeral services will be held at Mt. Zion church tomorrow, Friday, at 11 a. m. Interment at Platteville cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 18, 1937 [p. 1]
Prominent Grocer Dies
J. M. Little Succumbs Following Long Illness
J. [ohn] M. [iles] Little, 77, a prominent business man in Bedford for the past thirty years, died at his home early Tuesday morning, Nov. 16, after having been in ill health for some time.
The funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning, Nov. 20, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery.
Mr. Little operated the Daylight Grocery in Bedford for twenty-two years, disposing of the store only a few weeks ago on account of his failing health. Before going into the grocery business he was in the produce business for seven years. He also taught the Eagle and Hoover schools in Jackson Township for thirteen years before moving into Bedford.
Mr. Little is survived by his wife, two daughters and four sons. They are Mrs. Maude Barlow, of Des Moines, Mrs. Allie Flickinger of Siloam Springs, Ark., Carl Little of Portland, Ore., Raleigh Little of Petaluma, Calif., Harry Little of California and Earl Little of Chicago. There are also several grandchildren.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 25, 1937 p. 3
J. M. Little
John Miles Little, son of Mary [Wilson] and Harrison Little, was born near Hazel Green, Kentucky, Jan. 18, 1863 and passed away at his home in Bedford, Nov. 16, 1937 at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 28 days.
He grew to manhood in the vicinity of Hazel Green and received his education in the Hazel Green Academy. For some time after this he taught in the rural schools near his home. While teaching, he met Miss Lou Alice Gilmore, who was also teaching in the rural schools, and on August 21, 1885, they were united in marriage. To them were born six children, four sons and two daughters.
Seven years after their marriage they moved to Taylor County, Iowa, and located on a farm in Jackson Township. During the following thirteen years he not only cared for the farm but taught the Hoover and Eagle schools.
Mr. LittleÕs father was a pioneer preacher in Kentucky and Miles united with the Church of Christ when eleven years of age. He was deeply devoted to the church during his entire life. He was an Elder for many years, holding the office at the time of his death. He was chairman of the Official Board for many years and was the teacher of the menÕs class in the Sunday school until he became too ill to attend the services. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He is survived by his wife and children. They are Carl M. Little of Portland, Oregon; Mrs.. Maude M. Barlow of Des Moines; Raleigh Little of Petaluma, Calif.; Harry W. Little of Los Angeles, Calif.; [Roland] Earl Little of Elmhurst, Ill.; and Mrs. Allie M. [ae] Flickinger of Siloam Springs, Ark. Also by two sisters, Mrs. R. C. Caskey [Lulu] and Mrs. Rose Tyler of Daysboro, Kentucky; one brother, Robert Little of Covington, Kentucky, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 25, 1937 p. 7
Eagle
Attend Little Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Williamson, Mrs. Hattie Dickerson, Miss Catherine Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thummel attended J. [ohn] M. [iles] Little's funeral in Bedford Saturday. Mr. Little was a former resident of this community. He had also taught the Eagle and Hoover schools.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 28, 1963 [p. 1]
Mrs. J. M. Little Rites Held Fri.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. [ohn] M. [iles] Little, 97, long-time Bedford resident, will be held at 2:00 p. m. tomorrow (Fri.) at the State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Ivo Randels, local Christian minister, officiating. Mrs. Little [Lou Alice Gilmore] died Sunday at the Thogmartin Care and Keep Home. Interment will be made at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 4, 1963 p. 4
Mrs. J. M. Little Services Held Here Mar. 29
Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Alice Little, long time Taylor County resident, held at Shum-Novinger Funeral home March 29, were conducted by Rev. Ivo Randels, local Christian minister. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Included in the service was the following obituary:
Lou Alice Gilmore Little was born Feb. 4, 1866 and passed away March 24, 1963, aged 97 years, 1 month, and 20 days.
She was born in Hazel Green, Kentucky and moved to Illinois with her parents and returned again to Kentucky, and finally to Iowa, and has lived in Taylor County for the last 70 years.
She was married to J. [ohn] M. [iles] Little Aug. 20, 1885 and to this union six children wee born, four boys and two girls. The living are: Carl M. of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Maud M. Fisher of Des Moines, Ia., Walter R. of Pittsburg, Calif., Mrs. Allyn [Mae] Flickinger of Siloam Springs, Ark. Two sons, Harry and Earl, and her husband preceded her in death.
She joined the Christian church when a young girl living in Kentucky and has been a member of the First Christian church of Bedford for over 50 years.
Those surviving in addition to the above named are: one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Pauline Walker Little, nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and a number of great great grandchildren and friends without number.
Mrs. Little lived long and left her mark on her day and generation. She was greatly beloved by her family, friends and neighbors, kindly in disposition, serene and unruffled in the face of every trial. She was not critical and would speak only good of all men, deeply devoted to her family, and possessed of profound faith in God, loyal to her church. She was as near a saint of God as you will find in faulty human kind.
In Bedford to attend the services for Mrs. Little were: Mrs. Earl Little, Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher, Des Moines; Dr. and Mrs. H. [arold] M. Flickinger, Siloam Springs, Ark., and Carl M. Little of Portland, Oregon.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 5, 1942 [p. 1]
Harry W. Little Dies At Home In West
Mrs. J. [ohn] M. [iles] Little of Bedford received a message Sunday afternoon that her son, Harry W. Little, had died at a hospital in Los Angeles, California. He had not been well for some time, suffering with a stomach ailment. He entered the hospital about a week before his death.
Harry was born near Bedford February 21, 1895. He attended both rural and Bedford schools and was in the produce business here for several years before going to California.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 27, 1952 [p. 1]
Mrs. Carl M. Little Died In Portland, Ore.
Mrs. Carl M. Little, 59, daughter-in-law of Mrs. J. [ohn] M. [iles] Little of Bedford, died March 18 at her home in Portland, Ore. Last rites and burial were there.
Mrs. Little, the former Ethel M. Wells, was born near Maryville, Mo., and lived there until her marriage to Carl Little of Bedford. They were the parents of two children, Virginia, who died at the age of 11 years and Carl, Jr., of Portland.
Surviving with the husband and son, are three brothers and one sister.