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Bedford Free Press Thursday February 18, 1909 [p. 5] Obituary. Ezekial [Ezekiel] Columbus Dooley was born in Parke County, Indiana, December 6, 1854, and died at his late home in Bedford, Iowa, February 14, 1909, at 8 p.m. Leaving Indiana he came to Missouri in September, 1893, locating at Hopkins, at which place he continued to reside, with the exception of two years spent in Oklahoma, until December, 1907, when he moved to Bedford, where his death occurred as above stated. He was the son of Mathew and Hannah [Rhinehart] Dooley, the father passing away in 1857, when he was two years old. His mother preceded him to the home above in 1870. The deceased was married to Luella Parker in 1869, who died in May 1883. He was then married to Achsah F. Dulin, June 30, 1887, at Waveland, Ind., who with two children survive him and mourn his death, together with two brothers and one sister. The children are Paul and Pearl. He united with the M. E. church at the Wesley Chapel in Indiana in 1883, and lived in that faith and died in the faith of the Gospel of Christ. The sickness which terminated in his death was of but short duration. However, he has been in poor health for a year or more, but still attended to his business. Many would have given up business long ago. He felt as though he must continue and did until forced by sheer exhaustion to remain indoors. His death was peaceful and without a struggle, like the quiet setting of the sun. The remains were taken to the old home at Hopkins and the funeral held at the M. E. church at that place, conducted by Elder Hendrickson, of Bedford, and Rev. Foster, of Hopkins. The relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of all. [Elizabeth Mary Hartley Van Reenen] Bedford Free Press Thursday February 11, 1909 [p. 1] Mrs. D. R. Van Reenen Dead. Mrs. [John] David R. Van Reenen [Elizabeth Mary Hartley], died at her home in southeast Bedford, Wednesday, February 10, aged 55 years, 11 months and 8 days. She has been a sufferer for some time and death relieved her at 4:30 p.m. on the date mentioned. The funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. M. Dudley, of the M. E. church, and interment will be in Fairview cemetery. An obituary is unobtainable at this time. [Elizabeth Mary Hartley Van Reenen] Bedford Free Press Thursday February 18, 1909 [p. 5] Obituary. Elizabeth Mary Hartley was born in Green County, Pennsylvania, March 18, 1855, and died at her home in Bedford, Iowa, February 10, 1909, at the age of 53 years, 10 months and 24 days. She moved with her parents to Taylor County in childhood and was married to [John] David Van Reenan [Van Reenen] September 3, 1876. About thirteen years ago they moved to Bedford where they have resided since. To this union were born two children, one of whom died in infancy. The other, Mrs. Etta Morton of Clarinda, having recently submitted to a surgical operation, was not able to come to see her mother before her death, neither was she able to attend the funeral. The one longing and unsatisfied desire of Mrs. Van Reenan before her death was to see her daughter, whom she in these last hours called her baby; indeed the flight of years had been so swift that she was living her early married life over again and her married daughter, because of the love she had for her, was still her darling baby. Besides the bereaved husband and daughter four brothers and one sister survive her. The brothers are: Jacob B. Hartley, of Oregon, B. C. Hartley of Pittsburg, Kansas, John I. Hartley of Neosha, Kansas, and Hice Hartley of Barton County, Missouri. These were all present but Jacob. The sister is Mrs. Olive C. Trimble of Bedford, who with the husband so tenderly cared for her in her last hours. Another member of this family, and one to whom Mrs. Van Reenan has been a mother, is Harry Hartley, her brother Hice's son. When an infant his mother was an invalid for many months and Mrs. Van Reenan became to him a mother and he to her a son and none will miss her more than he. She was converted when 12 years of age and united with the Methodist Episcopal church and her church and its people have always been very precious to her and she faithful to her church. For over two years she has been a constant and patient sufferer until the Lord said, "It is enough, Come up higher." With unwavering faith she looked for the city which hath foundation, whose builder and maker is God. O! for a faith that will not shrink---woe. That will---God. Lord give us such a faith as this---home. Times-Republican Thursday March 21, 1929 [p. 6] Marsenna Benton Campbell Marsenna Benton Campbell was born in Lee County, Iowa, near Keokuk, June 17, 1857, and lived to an age of 71 years, 8 months and 25 days. He moved to Taylor County with his parents at the age of about six months, growing to manhood and living in the county the remaining days of his life. In the year 1901, February 14, he was united in marriage to Miss Livia E. [lizabeth] Miller of Bedford. To this union four children were born: Glen B., of Menlo, Kans.; Darwin O., of Riviera, Texas; Bertha M. of Des Moines; Dorothy M. at home. He made his home on a farm 4 miles west of Bedford until the year 1916 when he moved with his family to the west part of Bedford where he spent the remaining years of his life. He passed quietly to the beyond Tuesday morning, Mar. 12, 1929, at 4 o'clock. He had been failing in health for several years, but was not taken seriously ill until the Thursday before he was called on Tuesday. He was the son of Isaiah and Catharine [McLain] Campbell, to which union 6 children were born. He is survived by his wife, 4 children; and one sister, Olivia Maggie [Margaret] Campbell of Bedford, Iowa. Also a large number of relatives, neighbors and friends. [Franklin Edgar "Frank" Marshall] Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 18, 1940 p. 5 Frank E. Marshall Dies Here April 16 F. E. Marshall, a long-time resident of this community, died at his home in Bedford Tuesday, April 16, at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 21 days. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 2 o'clock this Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. Frank [lin] Edgar Marshall, son of William and Amanda Marshall, was born in Fulton County, Ipava, Ill., Oct. 25, 1856. At an early age he moved with his parents and seven sisters to Taylor County, Iowa, then an open prairie, where he lived the life of the pioneers of his time. He retained his residence in this county the remainder of his life with the exception of eight years spent in Worth County, Mo. In 1883 he was married to Tabitha Morgan of Holt Township. To them were born ten children, of whom nine are still living. A daughter, Pearl, preceded her father in death in 1911. In 1917 Mr. Marshall united with the East Mission Baptist church, his membership being later transferred to the First Baptist church of Bedford. During the 57 years he and his companion were permitted to live together, he witnessed the many changes for which his age was characterized. He was truly a son of the soil, familiar with the crudest farming methods as well as the modern machine age. In his later years his inability to hear kept him very much confined to his home, finding his chief joy in his friends, his children and grandchildren. His friends were found among young and old alike. In September of last year Mr. Marshall suffered a stroke of paralysis, and had known little but suffering since that time. Surviving are his companion, five sons, William D. [aniel] Marshall of Woodward, Iowa; Leon Marshall and Homer Marshall of Bedford; Charles L. Marshall of Detroit, Mich.; Clarence D. Marshall of Kansas City, Mo.; and four daughters, Mrs. E. [lmore] A. Ferguson [Olive] of Clarinda, Miss Belva Marshall of Bedford, Mrs. J. [ames] F. [rank] Layman [Mabel] of Rockwell City, Iowa, and Mrs. Roy C. Longfellow [Elsie] of Watertown, S. Dak. There are also two sisters, Mrs. S. [ylvester] J. Bothel [Florence Josephine] of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Salome Longfellow of Clarinda; 33 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 9, 1942 [p. 1] T. R. Young, 82, Dies At Shambaugh Thomas R. Young, 82, widely-known retired farmer of the Shambaugh vicinity and quite well known in Bedford, died at his home Friday after more than a year's illness. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite church in Shambaugh Sunday afternoon and burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. Born near Upper Sandusky, Ohio, he had been a resident of Page County for about 50 years. He is survived by two sons and three daughters. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 20, 1957 [p. 1] A. A. Sharp Died Here Sunday A. [lexander] A. [llen] Sharp, a long-time resident of Bedford and community, died Sunday, June 16 at the age of 90 years. Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home, Tuesday afternoon, June 18, conducted by Rev. Kenneth Miller of the Presbyterian Church. Burial in Lexington cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 14, 1940 [p. 1] Mrs. Myrt Dunlavy Former Resident Dies Mrs. Myrt Dunlavy, 66, a resident of Bedford for many years died at her home in Powell, Wyoming, Tuesday, Nov. 12, the news coming as a shock to her relatives and friends of this community. Her sister, Mrs. Lou Chandler of Gravity had been spending the past several months with her. The funeral services are being held in Powell this weekend. Mrs. Dunlavy is survived by her son, Guy Dunlavy, his wife and three children of Powell; and the two sisters, Mrs. Chandler of Gravity and Mrs. J. B. Shaw of Las Animas, Colo. Mr. Dunlavy died twelve years ago. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 28, 1940 p. 6 Obituary - Mrs. Myrta Dunlavy Funeral services for Mrs. Myrta Dunlavy, who died at her home in Powell, Wyo., Tuesday, Nov. 12, were held at the Presbyterian Church in Powell on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14. The Christian Science Society of Powell was in charge of the service and the discourse was given by a practitioner of that faith, A. C. Oakley of Billings. The American Legion Auxiliary women attended in a body. Burial was in the Crown Hill cemetery east of Powell Myrta May Turner, daughter of J. C. and Margaret Jane Turner was born at Bedford, Iowa, on March 1, 1874. She was the youngest in a family of six children, two sons and four daughters. She grew to womanhood here and in April 1899 became the wife of Theron Dunlavy, druggist here at that time. To them was born one son, Guy Dunlavy, of Powell, Wyo. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Dunlavy resided at several western points in Oklahoma, California, Washington and Oregon, returning to Bedford to make their home during the years from 1912 to 1924, and then moving to Wyoming. At the time of the World War, when Mr. Dunlavy had reached the age of 40 and the son, Guy, was a high school senior of 18 years of age, both father and son enlisted in Uncle Sam's army, so Mrs. Dunlavy was doubly grieved at their leaving and doubly proud at their return, to have two members of her family wearing ex-service uniforms. Mr. Dunlavy died twelve years ago. Of Mrs. Dunlavy's original Turner family, only two sisters survive: Mrs. Lou Chandler of Gravity, who had been with her sister for the past several weeks, and Mrs. J. B. Shaw of Las Animas, Colo. There are many nieces and nephews. There are three grandchildren in the Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dunlavy household: a girl, Margaret Jane and two boys, Don and Ted, who mourn the passing of their grandmother. Mrs. Dunlavy was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary chapter at Powell. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 28, 1940 p. 6 Obituary - Phillip Allen Little Phillip Gene came Oct. 26, 1940, to spend a few days with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Allen and sister and brother, who reside six miles west of Blockton. After being ill a week, he left his loved ones when 23 days old at 3 o'clock the morning of November 19. He leaves his parents, two sisters, Rosene and Thelma and little brother, Bobbie Dean; and a grandfather, John Booher, of Athelstan. Funeral services were conducted at the Community church in Athelstan Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20, by Rev. E. B. Stewart of Blockton. Burial was in the Athelstan cemetery. Bedford Free Press Thursday February 8, 1912 [p. 1] Death of Mrs. H. F. Dunlavy Miss Nancy E. Frank was born in Putnam County, Ind., December 1, 1847. When but a girl of two years of age she came with her parents to Davis County, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. While living there but temporarily visiting in Missouri, she met and wed Dr. H. [enry] F. [rancis] Dunlavy in 1869. Seven years later, in 1876, they moved to Bedford, and this has practically been their home ever since. The deceased was the mother of seven children, all but two of whom, however, have passed away. The remaining children are Theron, who has been living here during the last two months of his mother's illness, and Tressa, who lives at home here. Early in life the deceased became a Christian and united with the Church of Christ, and she has ever since been a loyal member of that denomination and a true Christian woman and mother. She was also a member of the Pythian Sisters, Royal Neighbors and Rebekahs. Dr. and Mrs. Dunlavy have been among the most highly esteemed residents of our city. During their long life here they have made many friends, all of whom grieve with the heart broken husband and children in their sad loss. She was ever ready with a kind word and helpful advice to relieve others in distress, and her passing away will be sorely missed. For some time she has been an intense sufferer, but it was only within the past few months that all hope of her complete recovery was abandoned. Her suffering increased the last few days, and all realized it was but a question of a short time until she would be at rest. She finally passed away at her home here Saturday, February 3, 1912, being 64 years, 2 months and 3 days old at the time. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, at the Christian church, conducted by Elder C. H. Mattox. The many friends of the family extend heartfelt sympathy in this hour of bereavement to these surviving relatives. [DUNLAVY, NANCY FRANK] [DUNLAVY, NANCY FRANK] |