Neely, Jacob Shaffer - J.S. Neely, one of he old and respected citizens of this community passed away Sunday at his home southwest of town. Mr Neely had been in failing health for several years and Friday he fell and broke his hip. This, added to his already weakened condition, was more than he could stand and death followed as stated above.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at his late home conducted by Rev J. Owen Smith. Interment was in Memory cemetery.

Jacob Shaffer Neely was born in Butler county, Pa., near Pittsburg, Jan 24, 1833. His parents were Joseph and Elizabeth Neely; here he grew to manhood and was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ray on Dec 3, 1857. He came to Iowa in 1860. To this union were born thirteen children, four of whom preceded the father to eternity. He was a member of the Christian church. He departed this life April 9, 1922, at his home near New Market, Iowa, aged 89 years, 2 months and 15 days. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, Elizabeth Neely, 9 children, as follows:

Mary E. of Joplin, Mo; John G. of Winside, Neb.; Jessie M. of Villisca, Ia.; Hugh E. of Braddyville, Ia.; Seymour M., Nora B., Oren R., Eldora R. and Hester, all from New Market, Ia., and 26 grandchildren. New Market Herald, April 13, 1922

Nevin, Harry E. - Harry E. Nevin, 90, long time farmer and real estate agent in the New Market vicinity, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at 12:30 pm Monday after a long illness. He was admitted to the hospital five days prior to his death.

He was a native Iowan, born at Oakland and had lived in New Market and vicinity for about 50 years. His wife preceded him in death in 1961. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this coming November. She was the fomer Irene Lucy Ray.

Surviving him are his two children, Mrs Dewey (Coryl) Shields, of New Market, and Coleman W. Nevin of Hollywood, California.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, with Rev George White of the New Market Methodist Church in charge. Soloist and organist was Mrs Margaret Grossman. Casket bearers were Estle Glassgow, Lewis Glassgow, Earnie Glassgow, Ray Glassgow, Charley Wilson, and Merle Harland.

Burial was in Memory Cemetery near New Market.

New, Darlene Kight - Funeral services for Mrs Robert L. (Darlene) New, 44 of Clarinda will be at 2 pm, Friday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev Bill Harding officiating.

The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 7-8:30 pm this Thursday evening.

Mrs New died early Tuesday morning at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha where she had been admitted on Sunday following a brief illness.

She was born July 11, 1935 at Creston, the daughter of Nelson Anson and Jessie Mae Guthrie Kight. On Nov 17, 1951 she was married to Robert New who survives.

Mrs New was custodian at the McKinley school.

Besides her husband she is survived by three children: Mrs David (Joy Lynne) McKinnon, Clarinda, Terry Marvin New, Clarinda and Joni Lea New of the home. There are two grandsons. Brothers are Walter Webster, Villisca, Dillon Webster, Azusa, Ca and Charles Webster, Salt Lake City, Ut and one sister, Mrs Don (Mary) Jones, Shenandoah.

Bruce Wagoner will be soloist and Grace Perry organist. Gerry Miller will be at the register. Flower bearers will be Leona Fulk and Bonnie Carpenter. Casket bearers will be: Calvin Carpenter, J.L. Fulk, Larry Karg, Clemeth Crussell, Wayne Donnelson, and Lyle Nothwehr.

Burial will be in Memory cemetery at New Market.

Classes at McKinley school will be dismissed at 1:30 pm Friday and there will be no afternoon kindergarten, due to the funeral, Supt Dr Clarence Lippert announced. The shuttle bus will run to Lincoln School at that time.Mrs New had been custodian at the school for a year and a half.

Nichols, Ester Rosina Hamilton- Brief mention was made in our last issue of the death of Mrs Ester Hamilton-Nichols who passed away Sept 11 in a Clarinda hospital following an operation. Deceased was a young woman of many virtues and her untimely death will be sincerely mourned by her wide circle of friends. Until her marriage most of her life was spent in this community where she was universally respected and loved for her sterling qualities.

Funeral services were held at the home of her mother last Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev E.L. Fields, and she was laid away in Memory cemetery.

Ester Rosina Hamilton was born near Gravity, Iowa, Nov 8, 1893, and departed this life on Sept 11, 1922, aged 29 years, ten months, three days. On April 18, 1920, she was married to Roland Nichols and has since made her home near Tingley. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her dismiss, her mother, Mrs Mary Hamilton, three sisters, Mrs H.B. Haden of Pueblo, Colo., Irene and Edith of New Market, and six brothers, W.G. of Denver, Colo., G.W. of Montrose, Colo., Bruce of Holly, Colo., Hugh, Glade and Claud of New Market. Her father and one brother, Calvin, preceded her in death. She united with the Baptist church in 1915 and remained a faithful member to the end. New Market Herald, Sept 21, 1922

Norris, Orlis - Services for Orlis Norris, 70, of Clarinda will be Friday at 10:30 am at Lavelle Funeral Home with Rev Carl Cummings of Bedford officiating, following his death this Tuesday morning at the municipal hospital after being admitted Monday night.

Burial will be in Old Memory cemetery.

Born Nov 24, 1902, at St Joseph, Mo, the son of Ulysses and Kathryn (Thompson) Norris, he moved to the Clarinda area at age 16 with his parents. He was married to Georgia Kohler Feb 22, 1931, at Burlington Jct, Mo.

He barbered in Braddyville, New Market and Clarinda before retiring three years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a sister.

Surviviors include his wife of the home at 613 South 13th, two step-daughter, Mrs Darrell (Joye) Welch and Mrs Kenneth (Ruth) Walker of Clarinda; 11 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great grandchildren; three brothers, Orville of Independence, Mo, Jesse of Braddyville and Thomas of Siam.

Newman, Edwin F. - Edwin F. Newman, 63, of Clarinda, Ia, only son of Frederick and Dora Fulton Newman, was born July 11, 1911 near Clarinda. He departed this life at the University Hospital in Omaha, Neb., Mar 6, 1975, after an extended illness of three years.

He received his education in a rural school near his home. He farmed all his life till 1972 when illness forced him to leave the farm and move to Clarinda. Even then he spent every day possible helping out on the farm.

Aug 26, 1936 he was married to Gladys Peterman of Clarinda. To this union three sons were born, two dying in infancy. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Larry; daughter-in-law, Joyce; and two dearly beloved granddaughters, Traci Lynn and Jody Ann Newman.

Four sisters are Mrs Harley Sunderman of Villisca; Mrs Opal Sunderman of Mt Pleasant; Nina Newman and Mrs Beryl Peterman, both of Clarinda.

His main interest in the last three years was to spend as much time as possible with his two granddaughters.

Funeral services were conducted at the Walker Funeral Home by Rev John Clark. Mrs Norma Kramer was the organist. Casket bearers were Calvin William, Arnold and Rennig Fastenau, Scottie Eickemeyer, Jim Shum and Steven Williams.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother and two infant sons. Burial was in Memory Cemetery at New Market.

Obituary - Billy Stanton Noble, second child of John and Harriett Noble, was born February 1, 1871, in Dallas township on the Burlingame homestead, now the farm of his brother, Frank. He passed away at his home near New Market, Iowa, May 1, 1963, at noon (12 pm). He was 92 years, three months old at his passing.

On Jan 23, 1895, he was united in marriage to Bertha L. Loman. To this union two children were born, a son, Walter G. Noble of New Market, and a daughter, Beulah, who died in infancy.

Mr Noble's entire married life was spent in Dallas township, Taylor county, Iowa. He and his wife Bertha engaged in farming. On Jan 23, 1945, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and on Jan 23, 1955, their 60th anniversary, which was blue sapphire. She passed away on June 2, 1957 before they would have celebrated their 63rd anniversary.

He is survived by one son, Walter G. Noble, one daughter-in-law Zetta; twin grandsons, Billy Kemp Noble of Los Angeles, Calif. and Thomas Frederick Noble of Chicago, Ill; also a foster grandson, John David Herren of Council Bluffs, Ia; a brother, Frank Noble of New Market. There are three granddaughters-in-law, Maxine and Kay Noble and Mrs John David Herren; also great-grandchildren of Billy K. Noble, Linda Susan Noble and Billy Paul Noble, and the children of his foster grandson, John David Herren, Diane Lee, David Kemp and Dana Ray Herren. He leaves many nephews and nieces, many friends and neighbors.

Many changes were made during his 92 years of life but he was well read and a good thinker. He was a devoted husband and father. His philosophy of life can be stated in his own words, "If you can't say a good word about anyone, don't say anything." From covered wagon to carriage to jet plane is the transportation epoch which Uncle Billy had seen in his 92 years of life.

In 1905 he became a rural mail carrier and for 12 years he plowed through mud roads which even horses had difficulty pulling through. He was always pleasant and had a happy manner which was always a pleasure to his patrons, especially children who remember him best.

He was a staunch Republican, interested enough in his community that he served as township trustee for many years and he was always anxious to serve on the election board. He would say, "Republican or Democrat president, we always live under it and have always survived regardless of party". Then he would chuckle.

He lived by the golden rule and was always a friend to man--especially children.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Saturday, May 4, 1963, with the Rev Ralph G. Allen in charge. Soloist was Merrill R. Miller who sand "Beyond the Sunset," and "Beautiful Isle". Organist was Aletha Hutchings. Honorary casket bearers were Ernest Thompson, Leonard Fishell, Clarence Harland, Fred Henderson, Hughie Hamilton, Arthur Geer, Carl Hughes, John Hipsley Sr, George Lathrop and John Zimmerman. Active bearers were Raymond Thurman, Merrill Thompson, Fred Smith, John Harold Hipsley, Ray Glassgow and Jim Clark. Burial was in the Memory Cemtery at New Market, Iowa. Clarinda Herald Journal, 1963

Obituary - Frank L. Noble, 96, of New Market, died early Friday morning at West Heights Manor where he had been a resident four years.

Mr Noble was born on the farm near New Market which his grandfather, William Burlingame, had homestead in the 1850's, on May 7, 1875, the son of John S. and Harriett Burlingame Noble.

His wife, Myra Glassgow Noble died in August 1970. They had been married for 70 years at the time of her death.

Mr Noble had been a farmer all of his life. The family farm was north of New Market for forty-four years, moving to New Market upon retirement where the couple lived for 27 years. For the last four years, Mr Noble has been resident of West Heights Manor.

He is survived by one son Guy Noble of New Market and six daughters; Mrs Wilbur (Gladys) Bashor of Salem, Oregon, Mrs Wilma Peterman of New Market, Mrs Bessie McCormick of Columbia, Missouri, Mrs Chester (Lela) Harold, Lebonan, Oregon, Mrs William (Iva) Peters, Milwaukie, Oregon, and Mrs Robert (Ethel) Krueger of Portland, Oregon. There are 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Two sons died in infancy.

Funeral services for Mr Noble were held this Monday afternoon at Walker Funeral Home with Rev Ed Osburn officiating. Soloist was Mrs Willard Andrew and organist was Miss Aletha Hutchings. Casket bearers were: Lee Long, John Combs, Bill Jackson, Otis Wood, Carroll Ingram, and Floyd Maley.

Burial was in Memory Cemetery at New Market.

Obituary - Guy Noble, 99, of New Market, Iowa, died Monday morning, January 10, 2000, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. Guy was born December 17, 1900, in rural New Market, Iowa, to Frank L. and Myra Glassgow Noble. January 7, 1924 he was united in marriage to Opal Lewis, who preceded him in death, December 9, 1999. He was a farmer in the New Market area.

Survivors include his daughter, Gloria Jeanne Treese and husband George of Lincoln, Nebraska, son,John Stanton Noble and wife Wanda of Urbandale, Iowa, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, sisters, Wilma Peterman of New Market, Iowa, Lela Herold of Lebanon, Oregon, Iva Peters of Lebanon, Oregon, Gladys Bashor of Salem, Oregon and Ethel Drueger of Silverdale, Oregon. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Burial was in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the New Market Methodist church. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Clarinda Herald Journal, Jan 19, 2000

Norris, Orlis E. "Jew", 1902 - 1973; section 6

OBITUARY - Services for Orlis Norris, 70, of Clarinda will be Friday at 10:30 am at Lavelle Funeral Home with Rev Carl Cummings of Bedford officiating, following his death this Tuesday morning at the municipal hospital after being admitted Monday night.

Burial will be in Old Memory cemetery.

Born Nov 24, 1902, at St Joseph, Mo, the son of Ulysses and Kathryn (Thompson) Norris, he moved to the Clarinda area at age 16 with his parents. He was married to Georgia Kohler Feb 22, 1931, at Burlington Jct, Mo.

He barbered in Braddyville, New Market and Clarinda before retiring three years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a sister.

Surviviors include his wife of the home at 613 South 13th, two step-daughter, Mrs Darrell (Joye) Welch and Mrs Kenneth (Ruth) Walker of Clarinda; 11 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great grandchildren; three brothers, Orville of Independence, Mo, Jesse of Braddyville and Thomas of Siam.

Services were held Jan 22, 1984, for Neva Novinger at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa, officiated by the Rev Carl Cummings. Interment was in Memory Cemetery, New Market. Noveinger died Jan 19, 1984, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Neb. She was 83.

Neva O'Dell Novinger, the daughter of Lester O'Dell and May Fitch O'Dell, was born on July 5, 1900, east of New Market in Taylor County. She attended rural school, three years at New Market High School and one year at Bedford High School, where she graduated in 1919. Later she attended Chicago Art Institute in Chicago, Ill.

On Jan 14, 1926, she was united in marriage to Wilbur Novinger at Creston. They spent most of their married life on a farm in Taylor County. Three children were born to this union: John, Helen and Louise.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and New Market chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct 19, 1963; her parents; and a brother, Bruce O'Dell.

Suriviving are her three children and families: John B. Novinger and wife Phyllis of Shenandoah, Helen Clayton and husband Orie of Clarinda and Louise Merkle and husband Richard of Oakland; and 11 grandchildren: Helen Louise Kaluelage [sic], Bill Novinger, Ross Novinger, Salley Fixler, Julie Clayton, Molly Reed, Mary Clayton, Cindy Freemeyer, Rick Merkle, Steve Merkle and Susan Merkle.

Also surviving are six great-grandchildren; a sister Helen Cummings of Bedford; a brother Herman O'Dell of New Market and other relatives and friends.

O'Dell, Lloyd - Warren O'Dell received word Saturday that his son Loyd had died Oct 15th in a hospital in France, his death being due to an attack of the flu. Loyd was a bright clean young man and his taking away just at the opening of a useful life is very sad. Just before he went into service he was married to Miss Floris Campbell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Campbell. The bereaved famiy have the deepest sympathy of all in their sorrow. New Market Herald, November 7, 1918

Loyd O'Dell Body Home - A telegram was received here Monday from the war department stating that the body of Loyd O'Dell had landed at Hoboken N.J., and would be shipped to his old home in New Market. Just when the body will arrive here is unknown, but when it does the American Legion will take charge of the service. Loyd was a son of Warren O'Dell and died in France. New Market Herald, May 26, 1921

Lloyd O'Dell's Body Returned - Word was received here Wednesday that the body of Lloyd O'Dell, who died in France, would arrive here Saturday afternoon. No arrangements for the services have as yet been made, but it will probably be held Monday. New Market Herald, June 16, 1921

Lloyd O'Dell Rests Beside Mother - The body of Lloyd O'Dell who died overseas in 1918, was returned to New Market Saturday noon and he was laid away Sunday afternoon in Memory cemetery at the side of his mother.

The memorial services were held in the park at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, and long before that hour people gathered by the hundreds at the park to pay tribute to one of our fallen heros.

The exercises were in charge of the American Legion, and their comrade was given burial with military honors.

This was one of the largest, if not the largest, gathering ever assembled in New Market for a burial service, and attested the high regard in which Lloyd was held. Many came from nearby towns to pay their last respects to a friend and a soldier of their country.

Rev Penn of the M.E. Church delivered the address, and it was a splendid one, full of patriotic fervor.

At the close of the park exercises the body of Lloyd, under military escort, was conveyed to its last resting place and after being lowered in the grave the firing squad fired a salute followed by the sounding of taps by the bugle, and all the honor and respect that was possible had been paid by his comrades and the people to the memory of Lloyd O'Dell, soldier of his country.

The flowers were many and beautiful and were sent by the Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and friends.

Lloyd, the son of Mr and Mrs Warren O'Dell of New Market, Iowa, entered the service of his country at Bedford, Iowa, May 25, 1918. He was assigned to Supply Co 351st Infantry of the 88th Division and was sent overseas with that organization. His rank while in the service, was that of a wagoner.

At Champaign, France, he contracted the dread disease--influenza--and was transferred to the hospital at Hericourt, France, where he departed this life October 15, 1918. His interment was in a cemetery near Hericourt, where he peacefully slept until this nation removed its honored dead to their native soil.

Had Lloyd lived at this date he would of been 26 years old.

On May 21, 1918, the deceased was united in marriage with Miss Floris Campbell of Bedford, Iowa, who now resides near Gravity, Ia.

Lloyd was a young man of sterling character and a friend of everyone who knew him.

He leaves to mourn his passing, a father, and two brothers; his mother having preceeded him several years ago. New Market Herald, June 23, 1921

Obituary - Memorial services were held here Sunday afternoon for Louie O'Dell who was killed in France July 15. The service was held in the park and more than one thousand people gathered to pay tribute to the memory of this sterling young man who gave his life in the service of his country. Louie was the first Taylor county boy to lose his life on the battle fields of France, and his memory will long be cherished by the people of this part of the county where he was known and loved so well.

The services Sunday were most appropriate. The speaker's stand was tastefully decorated with flags, and the community and M.E. church service flags occupied prominent places, while a framed picture of deceased occupied the place of honor. The Red Cross workers, dressed in uniforms, attended in a body.

Rev L.P. Goodwin of Bedford was the speaker and his address was masterful and inspiring. During the service the choir sang a number of patriotic and other appropriate songs.

Louie Everett O'Dell was born in Benton township, Taylor County, Ia., May 14, 1892, and gave his life in behalf of his country July 15, 1918. He was 26 years, 2 months, and 1 day old. He was the second son of M.M. and Alice O'Dell. At the age of thirteen he was left motherless. He leaves to mourn his departure a loving father, step mother, two half sisters, little Thelma and Theo; also four sisters, Happy, Maude, Mary and Cynthia; three brothers, the oldest, Alfred, having preceded him in death. George who enlisted in the service at the same time, in order to be with his brother, but was later discharged for disability. His youngest brother Harry who later enlisted in the Artillery is now stationed some where in France.

Besides these relatives his Grandfather and Grandmother Dugan of Bedford and his Grandmother Pointer of New Market, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Louie was the first drawn by the national army from Taylor County and was the first to respond to his country's call under the selective draft. He left here September 19, 1917, for Camp Dodge, from there to Camp Pike, Ar., thence to Camp Merritt, N.J., from where he embarked for France.

Louie was of a kind and lovable disposition. He always had a smile and cheering word for every one he met.

Louie was not only a favorite among his friends in civil life but among his soldier friends as well.

While the relatives are saddened over the death they have a conselation in knowing that he gave his life willingly for his country. New Market Herald, Sept 5, 1918

O'Dell, Rhoda - Funeral services for Mrs Rhoda E. O'Dell, 99 will be at 2 p.m., Friday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev Gudmund Petersen and Carl Cummings officiating.

The family will meet friends from 7-8 p.m., this Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Mrs O'Dell died Tuesday morning at Goldenrod Manor after being a resident of rest homes for several years.

She was born August 22, 1879, at Allerton, Iowa, the daughter of Isaac and Mary McCullough Jones. She was married to Walter Cooper who died in 1902. Later she was married to Mahlon O'Dell who preceded her in death in 1936.

Mrs O'Dell had been a resident of New Market and Clarinda area.

Burial will be in Memory cemetery at New Market.

She is survived by four children, Doyle Cooper of Clarinda, Fern Hall of Washington D.C., Thelma Rapp of Chicago and Theo Squire of Lake Worth, Fla. She has three grandchildren, Lorraine Copp of Clarinda, Sherry Wiges of Elk Horn and John Squire of Seattle, Wa. There are also nine great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Two living sisters are Clara Baker of Gravity and Lola Luellen of Clarinda and two sister-in-laws, Letta Jones of Clarinda and Esther Jones of Storm Lake. There were 13 children in the family.

OBITUARY - Funeral services for Verna Damewood O'Dell, 77, of New Market and Bedford, were held April 23 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Carl Cummings officiating. Mr O'Dell died April 20, 1976 in Methodist Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Interment was at Memory Cemetery, New Market.

Verna Damewood O'Dell, third son of Elmer O'Dell and Martha Damewood O'Dell, was born June 23, 1898, in Mason Township, Taylor county, Iowa, and for the past 72 years has lived only two miles from the place where he was born.

He attended the rural school located about a mile from his home where he grew to maturity.

For several years he maintained the roads from New Market to Gravity and later he came to help his father with farming.

He was a kind and considerate son and brother, caring for his parents for many years through periods of long illnesses, which lasted from 1945 to 1963 when his mother passed away.

He leaves his sister, Ida, who has been his constant companion for the past eight years since he suffered a crippling stroke and arthritis. Her love and devotion helped him to spend many happy days.

Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother, Ralph, and a nephew, Donald.

Left to cherish his memory are the sisters: Ida Morris and Alta Parsons of Bedford; brothers; Russell of Lebanon, Mo., Albert of Bedford, Delbert of Council Bluffs, Ia.; nephews, Gerald O'Dell of Lebanon, Mo.; Bill O'Dell of Bedford and Allen O'Dell of Malvern, Ia.; a niece, Dolores Allen, of Salinas, Calif.; a loving couble cousin, Ruth Scalf of New Market; other relatives and many friends.

His kindness to his parents will live on in the memory of his family and friends; and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times Press, April 29, 1976

Obituary - Mrs Arthur C. (Hannah Elizabeth) Osborne, 77, died Friday at the hospital in Shenandoah following ten years of ill health, and services were held Sunday at the Hackett Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

The family had lived at New Market as early as 1915, and moved to Clarinda where Mrs Osborne made her home for 53 years until the death of her husband in 1955. She was employed at Omaha until her failing health forced her to retire, and has lived at West Heights Manor in Clarinda for a year.

Burial was in Memory Cemetery at New Market following the services at Shenandoah.

The Rev Don Bisinger officiated at the funeral, music furnished by Mrs Margaret Woods and Verdon Sorenson. In charge of the flowers were Mrs Alta Dickerson and Mrs Warner Malmberg, and casket bearers were Bernard V. Guernsey, Warner Malmberg, Dale Moser, Ralph, Roland and William Nixon.

Hannah Elizabeth Shefland was born Dec 30, 1893 at Renwick, Ia, to Omund and Regina Shefland. The family moved to Lakeland, Minn, where she attended school. As a young woman, she moved to Lynn Grove, Ia, where she was employed. She was married to Arthur C. Osborne at Slaten, Minn, and they started housekeeping at New Market.

Mrs Osborne has been a member of the First Christian church at Clarinda for about 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, nine brothers and sisters.

Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs Raymond (Valda Coral) Nixon of Shenandoah and Mrs Thomas (Lois Jean) Swafford of St Joseph, Mo. She has five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs Esther Erickson of Lakefield, Minn, and a brother, Oscar Shefland of Richfield, Minn. Clarinda Herald-Journal, Dec 1971

Obituary - Gerald K. Oziah, 69, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at 12:30 am Tuesday, after being hospitalized for the past 16 days with a cerebral hemorrhage.

He was the son of the late Elmer L. and Jennie Jane Spike Oziah, and was born at Shenandoah.

He lived for many years in New Market, where he was employed by Taylor County until he moved to Clarinda 14 years ago, and was employed at the Clarinda Coal & Concrete Co.

He is survived by his wife, the former Mary A. Maley, three children, Gerald Edward Oziah of San Diego, Cal; Paul Eugene Oziah of Tigard, Ore; Dean Maley of Marshalltown; one brother, L.E. Oziah of Clarinda; and two sisters, Mrs Marie Gardner of Buckley, Wash; and Mrs Raymond (Cecile) Crwaford of New Market. He also is survived by several grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted this Thursday forenoon from the Walker Funeral Home, with Rev John L. Beebout in charge. Soloist was Jim McAlpin, and organist was Miss Aletha L. Hutchings. Casketbearers were Jim Bunker, Steven Albaugh, Bob Albaugh, Lloyd Akers, Max Kendrick, Wilbur Carmichael.

Burial was in Memory cemetery at New Market. Clarinda Herald-Journal, June 1971

Pace, John - Sunday morning about nine o'clock marked the passing of one of Taylor county's oldest settlers when John Pace was gathered to his father's mansion.

Deceased came to Taylor county with his parents in 1855 and has been a continuous resident from that time.

He endured all the hardships of the early settlers, but with dogged determination he stuck to the county and by his perseverence and industy he accumulated 220 acres of fine Taylor county land, and it was at his home on this land that the death angel called him.

John Pace was one of the substantial and influential men of this community for many years, but failing health during the past few years has compelled him to withdraw from public acitivities. But his works will live long in the memory of all who knew him.

He was a lifelong Mason, being a charter member of the New Market lodge, and the rites at the grave were conducted by his Masonic brethren.

John Pace was born in Orange county, Ind., Nov 29, 1847, and died at his home three miles southeast of New Market, Sept 7, 1924, aged 76 years, 9 months and 8 days. He had been in poor health for several years and about ten days ago he was taken seriously ill and gradually grew worse until the end came as stated above.

At the age of eight years he came to this county with his parents, and here he spent his life. On Dec 23, 1866 he was united in marriage to Hester Allen. To this union five children were born, three of whom have passed away.

Those living are D.B. of New Market and Emmett R. of Centerville. The wife and mother passed away Nov 5, 1875.

He was again married on May 5, 1877, to Sarah E. Johnson. No children were born of this union. She died Nov 16, 1887.

On April 9, 1890 he was married to Ellen J. Foster. Two sons were born to this union, Tony I. and Guy A. both of whom were with the father when the end came.Deceased was a good citizen, a loving husband and indulgent father. He will be sadly missed in the community of which he was a part for many years, as well as in the home circle.

He leaves to mourn their loss, the devoted wife, four sons, two stepsons, Fred Foster of Kansas City, and Harmon Allen of Bedford, twenty-three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, besides a host of friends.

He was of a family of thirteen children, 9 brothers and 4 sisters of whom five brothers are still living and two sisters.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Baptist church, conducted by a life long friend, Rev E.B. Osborne. Interment was in Memory cemetery. New Market Herald, Sept 11, 1924

Pella, John Wesley - John Wesley Pella, son of Elizabeth and George Wesley Pella, was born at Old Memory, Iowa, June 23, 1878, and died at Clarinda July 25, 1958 at the age of 80 years.

When the town of Old Memory was moved and renamed New Market, he lived there with his parents and spent most of his life there. He carried mail and later spent years in the trucking business.

In 1901 he married Lavinia Carter and to this union was born four sons, Lawrence W., Clarence E., J. Norval and Ernest L. His wife and son preceded him in death.

He was a kind and loving father and leaves to mourn his passing three sons and their families, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Pella and son Donald of Oceanside, Calif, Mr and Mrs Clarence E. Pella of Agnew, Calif, Mr and Mrs J. Norval Pella and daughters, Carolyn and Dianna of Columbus, Ohio, also a grandson, Neil Pella of Corpus Christi, Tex; three great-grandchildren, Sandra, Judith and Janis of Corpus Christi; one great-grandson, John Allen of Boston, Mass; a step-daughter and husband, Mr and Mrs Arthur C. Weaver of Gravity; a sister, Mrs Cora Bennet of Kansas City, Mo; one brother, Francis Pella of Denver, Colo; three nieces, Mrs Vera Pella and Mrs Edna Moranville of Shenandoah and Mrs Maude Hite of Hamburg.

Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda Sunday, July 27, Rev Hunter of the Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Old Memory Cemetery.

Pendergraft, Ralph A. - Ralph A. Pendergraft, 72, of New Market died this Thursday morning while working in his garden.

Mr and Mrs Pendergraft had operated the Drug Store in New Market until their reitrement in 1970. He was a graduate of Clarinda schools.

He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Johnson Pendergraft of the home, and three children, Mrs Griff (Ann) Taylor of Clarinda, Mrs Jake (Kay) Samler of Bakersfield, Ca. and Joel Pendergraft of Paducah, Ky.

June Litch of Utica, Mi is a sister.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Walker Funeral Home.

Pendergraft, Ralph Avery - Ralph Avery Pendergraft was born Jan 22, 1905 at Rock Port, Mo and passed away March 31, 1977 at his home in New Market.

His early years were spent in Clarinda where he attended school. He graduated from junior college in 1925 and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Iowa in 1928. He taught school in Ayrshire and was superintendent of schools in Dickens.

He purchased the drug store in New Market in January of 1933, which he owned for 37 years, until November of 1970.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Pendergraft, his mother, Mrs Lyman Ernst, and his stepfather, Lyman Ernst and a brother, Daryl Pendergraft.

He was married to Genevieve Johnson of Red Oak May 28, 1931. She survives him with two daughters, Ann Taylor and husband Griff of Clarinda, Kay Samler and husband Jacob of Bakersfield, Ca and son Joel Pendergraft and wife Jo Krin of Paducah, Ky and 12 grandchildren.

He is also survived by a sister June Litsch of Utica, Mich. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of New Market.

Grandchildren are Patricia, Jeffry, Pamela, Lynda and Lori Taylor; Marlys, Brenda, Christopher, Kirk, Troy, Kim and Holly Samler. Foster grandchildren are Hoang Tu and Diem Tu.

Clergymen were Rev Ron Blix and Rev Loren Daly. Soloist, Margaret Lininger, and organist Zella Ridenour. Casket bearers were Tom Hayes, Paul Golding, Lyle Pitman, Vincent Dancer, Harvey Young and Bob Malcom. Honorary bearers were Ralph Pratt, Charles Wilson, Cliff Smith, R.R. Watson, Lorence Hanson and Orville Ridenour. Masonic services were held at the graveside. Final resting place, Memory Cemetery, New Market.

Peterman, Myrtle May Slaight - Myrtle May Slaight was born Jan 21, 1883 near Clarinda, Iowa. She was the daughter of Wesley and Caroline Dougherty Slaight.

On Dec 30, 1900 she was united in marriage to Bert Peterman. He passed away on June 12, 1928.

She is survived by five children: Mrs C.C. McKay (Clarice); Mrs Glen Combs (Ruby); Mrs Edwin Newman (Gladys); Beryl Peterman; Ivan Peterman, all of Clarinda.

Mrs Blanch Ellison is a sister. She also was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sons-in-law, five grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

Mrs Peterman passed away at Bethesda Care Center in Clarinda Oct 14, 1979, where she had been a patient since April, 1977. Funeral services were from Walker-Merrick Funeral Home Wednesday, Oct 17, with Rev John Clark officiating. Pallbearers were eight grandsons: Darrell Combs, Dean Combs, Allen Combs, Kenneth McKay, Carrol McKay, Leonard Peterman, Larry Newman and Bert Peterman. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband at Memory Cemetery near New Market, Iowa.

Peterman, Ray Edward - Ray Edward Peterman, son of Harley and Eva Peterman was born December 18, 1917 and died July 18, 1918, aged 7 months and 17 days. He leaves a father, mother and only brother, John Oliver.

Little Ray was taken sick about May 21st with pneumonia. Everything was done for him that loving hands could do, but God knew best. Little Ray will never be forgotten by those who ever saw him. Everyone said he was the sweetest child they ever saw.

Funeral services were held Saturday July 20 at the home conducted by Rev Roy Snodgrass of Clarinda, and the remains were laid away in Memory cemetery. New Market Herald, July 25, 1918

Pointer, Barbara - Mrs Frank Pointer who passed away last Wednesday was an old and respected citizen of this place and her passing leaves a vacant place which no one can ever fill, she was laid away Friday afternoon in Memory cemetery, services were held in the Christian church conducted by Rev Lodwig.

Barbara Hockertt, the 9th child of Margaret and Cyrus Hockertt was born near Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio, Sept 9, 1845. She departed this life at her home in New Market, Ia., July 20, 1921--aged 75 years, 10 months, 11 days.

She united in marriage with Eli O'Dell August 23, 1860. To this union nine children were born; two died in infancy, one, a son, Grant, at the early age of eleven years, and Sherman who died at Kirby, Mont., February 3, 1912. She was left a widow in 1881, Mr O'Dell dying February 3, of that year. Those left to mourn of this union are Mrs Retta Pointer, Murden [Munden], Kans., M.M., A.E. and N.N. of New Market; and Mrs Dolla Hazelbaker of Phoenix, Ariz.

On October 23, 1883, Mrs O'Dell was married to Frank Pointer of New Market. Two of their children died in infancy, the other two, Mrs Leota Kendrick and Cynda Corbin of New Market are left to cheer and comfort their father in this time of deepest sorrow. Mrs Pointer was known to be a good mother, ever anxious for the welfare of her children, a woman who, in spite of her afflictions, was cheerful and loving. During the last 15 years of her life she was deprived of the pleasure of walking except by the support of a cane or crutch. With the help of her husband she managed her household duties and did most of her work while confined to her chair. She confessed Christ at the Hazel Dell Christian church some 28 years ago, changing her memberhip to the church at New Market after moving from the farm to town. She was a loyal follower of her Master's teachings and faithful in attendance and attention to all Christian and charitable duties, and may we add never once refused to assist in a financial way any worthy cause. The neighbors, church and family will miss this loved one very much but may her life go out to the world to make men and women better and do better as that would be her greatest desire.

Beside the immediate family she leaves thirty-eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. New Market Herald, July 28, 1921

Pullan, James H., Jr. (1937 pencilled) - James H. Pullan, jr., was born on the 23rd day of August, 1904, near Colfax, Jasper county, Iowa. He moved to New Market, Iowa, with his parents in the spring of 1908 and, after attaining manhood, was employed in the New Market mines.

On the 10th day of June, 1925, he was married to Phyllis Coleman. One child, Geraldine, was born to this union.

In 1929 he became associated with the Clarinda Coal Co. as part owner, and was a resident of Clarinda, Ia., from that year until his death on the 15th day of September, 1937. He was 33 years and 23 days old.

He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers, Alice Margaret, age 4 months, Earl, age 8 years, and Jackie Harold, age 1 year.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow, Phyllis; daughter Geraldine; father, James H. Pullan, sr.; mother, Jessie V. Pullan; four sisters, Mrs Mary Hendren, Mrs Katherine Hendren, Miss Florence Pullan, and Miss Rhoda Pullan; two nieces, two nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Walker Funeral Home, Reverend Shackelford in charge. Mrs Pauline Peve furnished music and the U Delt 'Em club had charge of the flowers. Pallbearers were Everett Renshaw, Bernard Johnson, Brodie Shreck, Wayne Steeves, Lorrence Rupp and Floyd Miller.

Relatives and friends from a distance who came for the funeral were Ab Rosenbaum, Miss Hart and Ed Lawrence of Centerville, Benny Pullen and wife of Ft Peck, Mont., Mr and Mrs Max Frank of Malvern, Carl Coleman and daughter, Mrs John Schley, and Ola Eubanks of Kansas City, Mrs Paul Lewis of Correctionville, Ia., Mr and Mrs Frank Nicholson of Royal, Ia., Mrs Dick Strong and Mrs Jim Braniger of Maryville.

Pace, Franklin Green- He died at Clarinda, Iowa, on the 12th day of January, 1918. Frank Pace, as he ws familiarly called, was born near French Lick Springs in Orange county, Indiana, on the 2nd day of August, 1852, and was sixty five years, five months and ten days old when he died.

He was the son of Capt. Charles W. Pace who was born in the state of Virginia and Elizabeth J. Farris who was born in the state of Indiana. His grandfather, Young Yarris, was the first county clerk of Page County, Iowa.

Frank was an American and proud of his Ancestors, both his paternal and maternal Great Grand Sires, having been soldiers in the Revoluntionary War.

Frank, was a pioneer, having lived in East River township in Page county for sixty three years. He emigrated from Indiana, with his parents, when he was two years old. They settled within a mile of the place where Frank owned and operated a farm for many years.

Frank was a successful farmer, and helped to transform Page county from a beautiful wilderness to its present high state of cultivation.

Frank was not a loud professor, but he was a sincere and devout Christian. He was a man of good habits and clean language.

Frank had a frail body from infancy, but it was filled with that indomitable courage that enabled him to surmount difficulties in business life that would have been unsurmountable by many others of better physical development than he.

Frank was a bachelor and in a sense lived a lonely life, having no family, he was rarely visited by any of his near relatives. Not withstanding this he carried on for more than forty years a large and successful stock raising and farming enterprise, which he done both in doors and out doors with the aid of hired help alone.

Frank was [not] physically strong, but he never complained and bore his misfortunes with meekness and humility, and for the last few months his suffferings were intolerable. Altho he was convinced that a great wrong had been done him physically he expressed no malice toward those who caused his suffering, but he said like one of old "God forgive them, they knew not what they did."

He had three brothers and four sisters, E.A. Pace and Susannah Reeves of New Market, Iowa, Rose Campbell and Charles W. Pace, of Colorado, Young F. Pace, Mary N. Davison and Florence W. Young deceased. Mrs Reeves, being sick and snow capped mountain ranges prevented Rose and Charles from being present at the death scene.

One brother and a sympathetic nurse alone stood by the bedside of the dying man and watched and waited until his Spirit took its flight at 12:15 pm January 12th, 1918.

The funeral services were held at the Christian church in New Market at 1:30 pm on the 14th conducted by Elder Roy C. Snodgrass of Clarinda and his body was laid to rest by the side of a sister in Beautiful Memory cemetery.

The path of the just is a shining Light. Peace with his ashes rest. New Market Herald Jan 17, 1918

Obituary - Funeral services for Lee Brittian Parsons, 70, of Bedford, held August 4 at Shum - Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings and Rev Ronald Kinzler. Mr Parsons died at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines July 31, 1972. Interment was at Memory Cemetery, New Market.

Lee Brittian Parsons, son of Jay Myron and Ida Wilson Parsons, was born in New Market, Iowa, February 24, 1902.

On February 22, 1929, he was united in marriage to Alta May O'Dell at Shenandoah, Iowa. The love and devotion to each other carried them through wars and rumblings of war, the depression, the great blizzards of the years 1929, 1936 and 1960 - and two major crop failures.

Lee was reared in town, but his great love for farming found him at an early age working for farmers in the area. He gained the respect of many for his ability, his honesty and doing a job well.

He was reared in a Christian home and was baptized at the Baptist Church in New Market and attended grade and high school in New Market.

During the years they farmed they lived for 16 years on a farm south of Ladoga then one year north of New Market before buying a farm near Conway where they lived for 19 years. Many long hours he and his wife worked diligently together to make it a convenient and beautiful farm home.

Due to health conditions, they sold the farm in 1965 and moved to an acreage in north Bedford where they have lived for the past seven and one half years.

He was elected as director of the Clarinda Production Credit Assoc and served for over ten years. For the past four years he has done farm inspection for the association, for parts of Taylor and Adams Counties. This work he enjoyed for it kept him up on all the modern trends of farming and the raising of livestock. He shared the respect of many he came in contact with in this work.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, William, and a sister, Estelle Huddle.

He is survived by his wife, Alta; two sisters, Mrs Burnham Wilson of Waukee, Iowa, and Mrs Grace Fitzsimmons of Jefferson, Mo; a brother, Myron R. Parsons of New Market; one brother-in-law, Burnham and two sisters-in-law, Elsie and Della; three nieces, Mrs Bill Sollock of St Paul, Minn, and Mrs Gary Hutcheson of Clarinda and Mrs Bernard Corbin of Red Oak; four nephews, Merle Parsons of New Market, Dale Fitzsimmons of Jefferson, Mo, and Myron and Paul Huddle of Champaign, Ill; his wife's family who loved him as their own and a host of friends and neighbors.

Lee was a kind and loving husband he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Clarinda Herald Journal

Obituary - William John Parsons, son of J.M. and Dora Parsons, was born at New Market, Iowa, December 19, 1881, and died at Bedford, May 2, 1951, at the age of 69 years, four months and 13 days.

In 1902 he was married to Della Moore at Bedford. To them two children were born. He is survived by his wife; one son Myrle Parsons of New Market; five grandsons, three of whom he raised; Marlin Shrimpton of Villisca, Lyle Shrimpton and Alvin Shrimpton of Bedford; one great granddaughter, Lynda Mae Shrimpton; two sisters, Grace Fizsimmons of Clarmont, Iowa, and Mary Wilson of Des Moines; two brothers Lee Parsons of Conway and Myron Parsons of New Market. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter and one sister.

Mr Parsons lived in New Market until sixteen years ago, when he moved to Bedford and opened the Bedford locker plant. He operated the plant until a year ago, when poor health forced his retirement.

He was a member of the Church of Christ at New Market.

The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev Fred H. Cowles. Burial was in Memory cemetery at New Market. Clarinda Herald Journal

Obituary - Crystal Werts Pratt, daughter of Worthy and Nettie McAlpin Werts was born on a farm north of New Market June 10, 1914, and passed away at the University Hospital in Omaha, Nebr, Nov 28, 1972 at the age of 58 years. On May 6, 1939 she was married to Kenneth Pratt. For 3 years they were employed at the Mental Health Hospital in Clarinda; then established their home on the farm in 1942 where she was born, and which since has been their home.

Just eleven months to the day, prior to her death, she entered the hospital with an illness that proved to be leukemia. During the eleven months, she spent many weeks in the hospital; the last admission being of ten weeks duration of intense suffering, that baffled all that medical science had to offer. Wonderment was expressed on various occasions by the attending medical staff at her physical endurance.

Following Crystal's graduation from New Market high school in 1932, she entered the field of teaching in the public schools of Page and Taylor Counties. Eighteen and one half years of that time was spent in the Hawleyville school, and the past 11 years she taught in the New Market school. She was highly rated in her chosen profession by young and old. During the 37 years of school work her life touched hundreds of children and young people who loved and respected her. They could attest to the high ideals, to which she adhered, and she hoped for their attainment of the same.

Crystal was always willing to assume any outside activity, connected with the school work, and seemingly enjoyed any task that brought help or enjoyment to others. Her unusual artistic ability was not confined to her school room alone; but, evidenced in the preparation of a tea table for some special occasion, a prom or various other activities.

Crystal excelled as a wife and home maker. Her family and home were her pride and joy. She spared no effort to make her surroundings attractive and beautiful. A warm welcome was always extended to family and friends alike. Her life motto seemed to be "I pass this way but once, let me do what I can." Her friends are numbered by her acquaintances and her death will be sincerely mourned without, as well as within the family circle.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, sister Theresa Head and niece Wiona Hummell.

Surviving is her faithful companion; a niece Mrs David (Donna) Jones, who has been like a daughter and her husband David and their two daughters Rhonda and Julia; other nieces, nephews and relatives.