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[Clark, Louise Belle Rybolt] Lenox Time Table Thursday August 12, 1943 p. 6 Former Blockton Resident Dies Mrs. William Clark, a former resident of Blockton, died August 5 at her home in Grant City. Funeral services were Saturday at Grant City after which the body was brought to Blockton where interment was made in the Blockton cemetery. Mrs. Clark was 81
years of age. Taylor County Herald Thursday December 13, 1934 p. 2 William H. Clark
William H. Clark was born in Sangamon County, Ill., May 29, 1852, and passed away at his home in Blockton, Iowa, Dec. 8, 1934, aged 82 years, 6 months and 9 days. April 27, 1882, he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Belle Rybolt. To this union two children were born: Raiford, and an infant daughter, both deceased. He was converted and with his wife joined the Methodist church at Surprise, Nebr., 35 years ago, under the pastorate of Rev. Cobb. He was a good man, honored and respected by all who knew him. He had been an invalid for five years. Last September he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He bore his affliction with remarkable patience, never complaining. Rites were held Dec. 10 from the home in Blockton. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. [Clark, William H.] Blockton News Thursday December 13, 1934 [p. 1] Obituary William H. Clark was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, May 29, 1852, and passed away at his home in Blockton, Dec. 8, 1934, aged 82 years, 6 months and 9 days. On April 27, 1882, he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Belle Rybolt. To this union two children were born---Raiford [Ralfred], and an infant daughter—both deceased. He was converted and with his wife joined the Methodist church at Surprise, Nebraska, 35 years ago, under the pastorate of Rev. Cobb. He was a good man, honored and respected by all who knew him. Mr. Clark had been an invalid for five years, last September suffering a stroke of paralysis at that time. He bore his affliction with remarkable patience; never complaining. Besides his wife he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. S. L. Warden of this place and May Clark of Chicago. “He sees when their footsteps fal- Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and burial in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [CLARK, WILLIAM H.] Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 3, 1980 p. 9 Blockton Native Dies March 26 Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings March 28, 1980 for Frances Cole who was born and raised in the Blockton area and was a schoolteacher in the public school in the state until her retirement. Miss Cole was 82 years old. She lived in Bedford until ill health caused her to enter a nursing home in Knoxville, Iowa, where she died March 26, 1980. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Blockton, Iowa. Bedford Times-Republican Friday March 2, 1906 [p. 1] A Victim of Pneumonia L. [uther] L. [ane] Cole, who lived two miles north of Blockton, died Tuesday of pneumonia. Mr. Cole was a well to do farmer and has lived in the east part of the county for many years. Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 17, 1962 p. 4 Viella Cole Rites Saturday Mrs. Viella Cole of Blockton passed away Wednesday, May 2. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church, Saturday afternoon, May 5. Rev. E. S. Sterrett, pastor of the church officiated. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton. Viella Applegate, daughter of Sarah and David Applegate was born in Viola, Ill., Jan. 20, 1876, and passed away at the age of 86 years, three months, 12 days. She joined the Methodist church in her youth. On June 9, 1896 she was united in marriage to Luther Lane Cole of York, Nebr. To them were born five children, Fannie, William, Wesley, Harry and Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1906, and two sons, Wesley and Lawrence. She leaves to mourn her passing, a daughter, Fannie of Mitchellville, Iowa; two sons, William of Blockton, Harry of Indianola; a brother, Dr. E. W. Applegate of Chicago. Also two granddaughters, two great granddaughters, several nieces and nephews. Blockton News Thursday September 23, 1937 [p. 1] Wesley Cole Dead The news of the sudden death of Wesley Cole on Wednesday of last week came as severe shock to his relatives and many friends. It seems that he had been in his usual good health and died suddenly at the noon hour. He was engaged with a construction crew doing highway construction work near Onawa when death came. Wesley Cole was universally liked by all who know him. Quiet, unassuming, a gentleman always. [Cole, Wesley Hubert] Blockton News Thursday September 23, 1937 [p. 1] Obituary Wesley Hubert Cole, second son of Luther L. [ane] and Viella [Applegate] Cole, was born Nov. 14, 1900, at Chappell, Nebraska, and died September 15, 1937, at Onawa, Iowa, aged 36 years, ten months and one days. At the age of two years, he moved with his parents to Blockton where he grew to manhood. He attended the Blockton School, graduating with the class of 1918. He has made his home in the vicinity of Blockton and Redding. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his mother; his sister, Fannie, of Melbourne; three brothers, William and Lawrence of Blockton, and Harry, wife and daughter of Clearfield, and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Blockton M. E. church Friday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck, pastor of the Bedford Christian church, and burial in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Cole, William Wilbert “Bill”] Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 3, 1974 p. 10 William Cole, 75, Last Rites Held In Blockton Funeral services for William Wilbert Cole, 75, of Blockton were held September 27 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Cole died September 25, 1974, at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, Iowa. The Blockton American Legion made the flag presentation at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. William Wilbert Cole, son of Luther and Viella Applegate Cole, was born near Chappell, Nebraska, on January 28, 1899. He moved with his family to the Blockton area when he was a small lad where he grew to adulthood. He was active in the various community, church and school affairs. He was graduated from the Blockton High School in 1917. His entire life was lived in the Blockton community where he was engaged in farming. Time, love and concern were spent in caring for his mother. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Wesley, Lawrence and Harry A. [ustin] Cole. Left to cherish his memory are: one sister, Frances Cole of Bedford; two nieces, Mrs. Robert Swan of Knoxville, Iowa, and Mrs. Theodore Drish of Dexter, Iowa; other relatives and many friends. He was a member of the Blockton American Legion Post. Bill, as he was commonly called, was a kind and considerate son, brother, friend and neighbor, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. [Crouch, Francis Edward “Frank”] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday August 29, 1912 p. 8 BLOCKTON Frank Crouch died at his home west of town Sunday about noon. He has been suffering from cancer of the face for some months and his death had been expected for several days. He leaves a wife and a stepson and daughter. [Crouch, Francis Edward “Frank”] Bedford Free Press Thursday August 29, 1912 [p. 1] It was reported here yesterday that Frank Crouch, of Gay Township, who has been suffering severely with a cancer, is dead. [Crouch, Francis Edward “Frank”] Bedford Free Press Thursday August 29, 1912 p. 5 BLOCKTON NEWS Word was received here about 11 o’clock Sunday morning of the death of F.[rancis] E. [dward] Crouch, at his home in Gay Center. The funeral was at 11 a. m. Tuesday, at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Shanton. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday January 3, 1907 p. 7 Death of Mrs. Crouch Mrs. F. [rancis] E. [dward] Crouch for many years a resident of Gay Township, died at her home in Blockton Monday, Dec. 24, of cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Crouch had been sick for several weeks and although it was known that she could not recover, the sorrow of her friends was in no way mitigated by the fact that her death was not unexpected. She was a most estimable woman and her bereaved husband has the sincere sympathy of all.
Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 11, 1962 p. 4 Elbert Drake Final Rites Held Oct. 4 Funeral services for Elbert [Wade] Drake were held Oct. 4 in the Blockton Christian Church with Rev. Clarence Moore of Clarinda (former Blockton Christian minister) officiating. Burial was in Blockton Rose Hill cemetery. Included in the services was the following obituary: Elbert [Wade] Drake, son of Elwood S. [trawbridge] and Sarah Frances [Eaton] Drake, was born June 20, 1889 near Blockton in Ringgold County, Iowa and passed away at his home in Blockton October 1, 1962, aged 73 years, 3 months and 10 days. On October 12, 1911 he was united in marriage to Georgia Stephenson and to this union three children were born, Lavona, Leah and Bert. After their marriage in 1911 they spent one year in Canada, 2 ½ years in Michigan and the remaining time was spent around and in Blockton. In 1910 Elbert became a member of the Blockton Christian church. He leaves to mourn his passing, his devoted wife Georgia and his children: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lines, Villisca, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kemery and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Drake of Blockton, six grandchildren, one sister, Florence and her husband, Carl Hughes of New Market, as well as many other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Although in failing health the past two years, Elbert was able to enjoy the family dinner with his wife and relatives in recognition of their 50th wedding anniversary last Oct. 12 at the Auxiliary Hall in Blockton. [Drake, Georgia Allen Stephenson] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 21, 1978 Georgia Drake, 84 Final Rites Were Held September 19 "Funeral services for Mrs. Elbert (Georgia Allen) Drake, 84, of Blockton, held September 19 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Glen Mitchell. Mrs. Drake died September 16, 1978 in Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. [Drake, Georgia Allen Stephenson] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 28, 1978 Georgia Drake, 84 Final Rites Were Held September 19 Funeral services for Mrs. Elbert (Georgia Allen) Drake, 84, of Blockton, held September 19 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Glen Mitchell. Mrs. Drake died September 16, 1978 in Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. She was the daughter of John and Maggie Stephenson, born April 30, 1894. On October 12, 1911 she was united in marriage to Elbert W. [ade] Drake and to this union three children were born, Lavona, Leah and Bert. Georgia was a member of the Blockton Christian Church and the Ladies Auxiliary, where she helped for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, one sister, son-in-law Clyde Kemery, daughter-in-law Gwendolyn Drake and granddaughter Connie Kemery. Those left to cherish the memory of a wonderful mother are Lavona and husband Joe Lines of Villisca, Leah Kemery of Blockton and Bert and wife Kathleen of Blockton. Six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and many, many friends who will all miss her. Taylor County Republican March 18, 1880 p. 3 MORMONTOWN Miss Drake Died Tuesday from the effects of something resembling consumption, from which she had suffered nearly a year. Bedford Free Press Thursday June 11, 1903 p. 5 ---Mrs. O. [wen] D. [avis] Drake, an old and respected citizen of Blockton, died May 29. She was 78 years old, and had lived in that vicinity 33 years. Bedford Times-Republican Friday May 12, 1905 [p. 1] Oldest Odd Fellow Dies O. D. Drake Passed Away Tuesday at His Home in Blockton, Aged 80 Years Oldest Odd Fellow in U. S. Born in New Jersey, Joined the I. O. O. F. in 1848---Has Lived in Iowa Thirty-Five Years O. [wen] D. [avis] Drake, the oldest Odd Fellow in Iowa and probably in the United States, died at his home in Blockton, Ia., on Tuesday, May 9, at 5 p. m., age 80 years, 1 month and 27 days. The deceased was born in New Jersey on March 12, 1825, and resided there until he grew to manhood. In 1862 he enlisted in the 15th New Jersey infantry and served his country faithfully until the close of the war. In 1870 Mr. Drake moved to Iowa, and up to a dozen years ago lived on a farm near Blockton. Getting well along in years, he turned the farm over to his son and moved to town. Mr. Drake was one of the founders of the Republican Party, and all his life was staunch advocate of its principles. For several terms he served as mayor of Blockton and as an official showed the same devotion to duty, the same rigid adherence to what he believed right, that characterized his life as a private citizen. In 1848, only six years after the Odd Fellows of Americans severed their connection with the Manchester Unity—the first real beginning of its present era of prosperity—Mr. Drake became a member of this lodge. For fifty-seven years he has been an active, working member, a firm believer in its principles. That he was the oldest member of the order in Iowa is undisputed, and so far as is known, he was the oldest in the United States. The deceased was united in marriage to Miss Martha Newton on Feb. 15, 1854. Four children were born to them, three of whom survive them. They lived to celebrate their golden wedding, but soon after his companion was called away, preceeding him but a short time, to the great beyond. The funeral services were held at 2 p. m., Wednesday. The ceremonies were in charge of the Blockton lodge, of which the deceased was a member for so many years. Interment at Rose Hill cemetery. [DRAKE, OWEN DAVIS] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 14, 1950 p. 3 Funeral Rites Held For Alice M. Duff Alice M. Duff
Alice M. [illicent King] Duff was born July 6, 1859, and died at a hospital in Maryville Sept. 8, 1950. She is survived by one son, Charles M. [orton] Duff, who is a druggist in Blockton; his wife, two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at the home, conducted by the Revs. Floyd and Linda Tolby. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery in Blockton. Mrs. Duff was a member of the O. E. S., Rebekahs, Pythian Sisters and was a P. E. O. Mr. Duff died in 1901 [1902]. [Duff, Charles Morton, Infant Son of] Bedford Free Press Thursday March 28, 1907 p. 5 Blockton News Sunday morning there was born to Charles Duff and wife a little son, but the little one was not permitted to know anything of this world. The little one was buried Sunday afternoon. Blockton News Thursday August 25, 1921 [p. 1] Grandma Eaton Dead Mrs. M. [artha] A. [nn] Eaton passed away at the home of her son, Geo. S. Eaton, Monday evening about 8 o’clock after an illness of several weeks. She was aged 88 years, 11 months and 5 days. Funeral services were held at the Redding Methodist church yesterday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. Orr Campbell, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Eaton, Martha Ann Wisdom] Blockton News Thursday September 1, 1921 [p. 1] Obituary Martha Ann Wisdom was born in Boone County, Missouri, Sept. 17, 1832, and departed this life at the home of her son, George S. Eaton, in Redding, August 21, 1921; aged 88 years, 11 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage to Samuel Eaton on Feb. 8, 1854. To this union eight children were born: John A., who passed away at the age of six years; Sarah F.[rances] Drake, of near Blockton; Susie R. Thompson, of Blockton; George S. Eaton, of Redding; Laura E. Andrews, who passed away at Eustis, Nebraska, Feb. 9, 1900; Lizzie J. Shearer, of Pasadena, California; Elmer G. [rant] Eaton, now in India; Lura B. Britt, of Santa Cruz, California. She came from Boone county, Missouri, to Davis county, Iowa, and in May, 1855, came to Ringgold county and settled on a farm near what is now known as Blockton, and lived there for many years. Samuel Eaton, the husband, volunteered for service in the Civil War. She remained on the farm, cared for the children and underwent many hardships incident to a new country. The husband preceded the wife in death on Aug. 10, 1884. At the age of 19 years she was converted and united with the Baptist church, continuing her membership with that denomination until death. Her life was a life of service for the Master, being in the service seventy years. She welcomed death when the end came, leaving a testimonial that all was well with her. Besides the living children named, she leaves a brother and sister, Judge P. J. Wisdom of Escondido, California, and Mrs. Harriet Hodgens of Omaha, Nebraska, and 20 living grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren who will greatly miss her. Funeral services were held at the Redding M. E. church Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Orr Campbell of Humeston. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [EATON, MARTHA ANN WISDOM] Blockton News Thursday August 27, 1914 [p. 1] Obituary George W. [ashington] Evans, son of William W. [allace] and Elizabeth [Lewis] Evans, was born in Indiana May 24th, 1841, and passed away August 19th, 1914, at his home about one mile north of Blockton, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 25 days. Mr. Evans was united in marriage to Miss Hannah J. [ane] Walker in 1862 and to this union nine children were born. Mrs. Libby Miller, of Geneva, Indiana, and Samuel Evans, of Blockton, are the only ones who survive, the mother having passed away in 1880. On June 14th, 1882, Mr. Evans was married to Miss Cinda [Lucinda Nance] Long. Five children, all boys, were born to this union, four of whom survive---Earl, of Laird, Colorado, and Walter, Floyd and Earnest, of this vicinity. Besides his companion he also leaves eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and a brother and two sisters, W. F. Evans, of Creston; Mrs. Marinh Newland, of Liberty, Missouri, and Mrs. Molly Stewart, of Dunlap, to mourn his departure. All the children were present at [the] funeral except Mrs. Libby Miller, of Geneva, Indiana, who failed to receive the first telegram sent to her and did not receive the second one until it was too late to get here for the funeral. The deceased came to Iowa in 1864, purchased land in Ringgold County where he was to make his future home, rear his family and spend the remainder of his days. He bought the land of a man who had entered it from the government. At that time the country was sparsely settled and he was made to feel the privations of a pioneer life. But not daunted by the obstacles that were in the way, he pushed forward with energy and built for himself and family a good home. Mr. Evans united with the Methodist Episcopal church on March 5th, 1906, being received into the church by Rev. Alfred Knoll. He was ever a consistent member. He was a good citizen, a kind husband and a loving father. He received a stroke of paralysis about eight years ago and from that time on was a great sufferer, but bore it all patiently. Thus another of the old landmarks has gone. But we need not mourn as those who have no hope. “There is no death: the stars go down To rise upon some fairer shore, A bright in Heaven’s jeweled Crown. They shine forevermore. There is no death; the leaves may Fall, The flowers may fade and pass Away--- They only wait through wintry Hours, The coming of the May. There is no death; but angel forms Walk o’er the earth with silent Tread; They bear our best loved things Away, And then we call them dead. They leave our hearts all deso- late--- They pluck our fairest, sweetest Flowers; Transplanted into bliss, they now Adorn immortal brows.” Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist Episcopal church Friday afternoon, August 21st, at 1:30, being conducted by the pastor, Rev. William Mercer assisted by Rev. S. M. Zike, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Evans, George Washington] Blockton News Thursday August 27, 1914 p. 4 Earl Evans, of Laird, Colorado, came Thursday, called here by the death of his father, Geo. W. Evans. He will probably remain here for some time. Mrs. Clara McFarland and children and Miss Mae Evans and Thos. Jones and wife, of Benton, attended the funeral of their relative, Geo. W. [ashington] Evans, Friday. W. [illiam] F. [ranklin] Evans, of Creston, accompanied by his son, Mack; daughter, Mrs. Oliver Jones, and granddaughter, Miss Ruth Jones, attended the funeral of his brother, Geo. W. [ashington] Evans, Friday. Zoe Newland came up from Liberty, Missouri, to attend the funeral of his relative, Geo. W. [ashington] Evans, bur did not arrive until too late for the funeral. He remained over for a few days visit.
Blockton News Thursday December 29, 1932 [p. 1] Obituary Miss Eliza Brown, daughter of John and Delilah Brown, was born near Lewistown, Illinois, Jan. 14, 1850, and departed this life at her home in Blockton Dec. 22, 1932, aged 82 years, 11 months and 8 days. She was united in marriage to David Francis Ford June 9, 1868. They immediately departed for Iowa, near Adel, Dallas county, where Florence was born the following June. At the end of that year they returned to Fulton County, Illinois, where they resided until 1881. Ernest, Nellie and Effie were born near her childhood home. Thomas, the younger son, was born near Platteville on the farm where they resided until 1892, moving to Blockton where they have since resided. Mrs. Ford united with the M. E. church in early life, and remained a faithful Christian all through life. Her children were at her bedside at the end. She leaves to mourn her departure, her aged husband, her four living children, 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Fluke of Bedford. The funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by the pastor of the M. E. church, Rev. W. H. Warrior. The singers were Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Wilson, Garland Fordyce, and Glen C. Dennis. The pallbearers were Burt Wolfe, N. O. Hickenlooper, G. C. Hickenlooper, George Williams, Chas. G. Wilson, and E. K. Wilson. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton.
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