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[Avey, Joseph Allen] Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 19, 1953 [p. 1] Joe Avey Died Wednesday Morning Joe Avey, long-time resident of the community east of Bedford, died at his home Wednesday morning, Nov. 17, after a long illness. Funeral arrangements have not been made as we go to press. The body is at Wetmore Funeral Home. [Avey, Joseph Allen] Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 26, 1953 [p. 1] Relatives Here For Joe Avey Funeral Relatives from out of town attending the funeral services for Joe Avey in Bedford Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Van Reenen, Albert Lea, Minn.; Mrs. Myrtle DeBord, Olney, Ill.; Kenneth Nulph, Des Moines; Mrs. Ira Thompson, Pickering, Mo.; Mrs. Ardith Watson, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Beth Thomas, San Mateo, Calif.; Donald Avey, Oakland, Calif.; Mrs. Myrtle Abbott, Spokane, Wash. [Avey, Joseph Allen] Bedford Times-Press Thursday December 3, 1953 [p. 1] Obituary – Joe
Avey
Joseph Allen Avey, son of James [Allen] and Mary [Jane Thompson] Avey, was born in Taylor County, February 22, 1880, and died at his home Nov. 18, 1953 at the age of 73 years, eight months, 26 days. On Jan. 15, 1903 he was married to Rosa Van Reenen of Bedford. They spent their entire married life in Gay Township and had lived at their present address the past 44 years. To them seven children were born, six of whom survive. They are W. [ilbur] Donald of Oakland, Calif., Elbert J. [ames]of Blockton, Mrs. Myrtle [Luella] Abbott of Opportunity, Wash., Mrs. Beth Thomas of San Mateo, Calif., Mrs. Ardith Watson of Houston, Texas, Lt. Robert J. Avey, stationed in Germany. One son, Orville Dean, preceded him in death Jan. 13, 1924 at the age of 15 years. There are also18 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. [Mary] Luella Nulph of Blockton; two brothers, Homer V. [ance] Avey of Bedford, Harry T. [hompson] Avey of Yaphank, Long Island, New York. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home in Bedford, Nov. 21, at 2 p. m., with Rev. Weldon Whitenack of Blockton officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton. Bedford Times-Republican Tuesday January 15, 1924 [p. 1] Died From Injuries Dean Avey, aged 15 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Avey, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Reenan, died Monday from injuries received while practicing basketball at the Blockton high school last Friday evening. In some way he received a severe bump on the head, which rendered him unconscious. Medical aid did all they could to revive him but of no avail and he passed away Monday evening at his home near Blockton. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed, but will probably be held tomorrow or Thursday. [Avey, Orville Dean] Bedford Free Press Thursday January 17, 1924 p. 5 Dean Avey Dead Dean Avey, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Avey of east of Bedford died at his home last Monday from diabetes. He was a student in the Blockton schools and took part in the athletics of the school. He played basketball with the school team last Friday and soon after went into an unconscious state. Dr. Maloy of this city was called and after hearing a history of the case and making examinations pronounced his ailment as diabetes and attributes his death to that. [Avey, Orville Dean] Blockton News Thursday January 24, 1924 [p. 1] Obituary Orville Dean Avey, the third son of Joseph and Rosa Avey, was born August 27, 1908, and passed away after an illness of only a few hours at the home of his parents, east of Gay Center and the place of his birth, on January 14, 1924, aged 15 years, 4 months and 18 days. The sad passing of what promised an active and useful life only serves to impress one with the uncertainties of things of this earth, and while he was not permitted to lay up stores of this world’s goods, he goes with full assurance of treasures in heaven. Dean was a freshman in the Blockton high school. He was a member of the high school baseball team and, while not one of the regular players, had played on the basketball team. He was quiet and unassuming and of a kindly, lovable disposition and a true friend and companion, which is attested by the many expressions of love and sympathy. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his parents, two brothers, Donald and Elbert; three sisters, Myrtle, Elizabeth and Ardith; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Avey, of Blockton, and Mr. and Mrs. David VanReenan, of Bedford, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted the pastor J. A. Brownlee. In spite of the extremely cold weather a large congregation of friends and neighbors were present to pay their last respects to one who though young in years had won the respect of all who knew him. The Blockton high school attended the service in a body. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The pallbearers were Harold Harvey, Ernest Ledgerwood, Charles Wintermute, Wayland Livingston, Lawrence Cole and Glenn Starkey. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News Thursday September 23, 1926 [p. 1] Obituary Dorothy Fay Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. [acob] E. [rasmus] Brown, was born near Blockton April 14, 1902 and passed away at a Creston hospital Sept. 19, 1926, aged 24 years, 5 months and 5 days. All her life she has been in ill health, and bore her life of suffering with patience and fortitude. Though never strong her last illness was of only a few days’ duration. In 1916 she united with the Christian church of Blockton, and during her life was a close student of the bible. When health permitted she was a regular attendant at services. She was preceded in death by two infant sisters, and just a few short weeks ago by her mother. She is survived by her father, of Blockton; four brothers and seven sisters---Mrs. Lavana Scroggie, of Leavenworth, Washington; Emory and Emmett, of Blockton; Elvin of Redding; Mrs. Millie Cox, Mrs. Frances Drummins, Mrs. Maria Barton, Hazel, Beulah and Lena, of Blockton. Also many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. V. Reeves, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 14, 1948 p. 2 Obituary – J. E. Brown Jacob E. [rasmus] Brown, son of Elisha and Francis A. Brown, was born in Jackson County, Indiana, July 14, 1862 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Hilley in Des Moines October 8, 1948, aged 86 years, 2 months and 24 days. He was married to Sarah Jane Scott. To them were born fourteen children. They came to Iowa sixty years ago. He joined the Christian Church at Blockton. He was preceded in death by twin infants, his wife in 1927 [1926], a daughter and twin sons. He leaves to mourn his passing seven daughters: Vannie Scroggie of Wenatchee, Wash., Millie Cox of Conway, Frances Drummins of Grant City, Marie Brown of Wenatchee, Wash., Hazel Hilley of Des Moines, Beulah Howard of Grant City, Lena Owens of Los Angeles, Calif.; and two sons: Elvin Brown of Redding and Allie Brown of Blockton; 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; one brother, Fred Brown of Cedar Springs, Mich.; three sisters, Emma Swearinger of Lorimor, Pearl Thorpe of Phoenix, Arizona, Maude Bean of Denver, Colorado. ATTEND BROWN FUNERAL Those from out-of-town in attendance at the Jake Brown funeral were: Mrs. Maud Bean, Denver; Mrs. Pearle Thorpe of Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Emma Swearinger, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Athey of Lorimor; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hilley, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stermole of Des Moines; Mrs. Willie McCracken of Dallas, Texas; Mardell Oehler of St. Joseph. Blockton News Thursday July 29, 1926 [p. 1] Mrs. J. E. Brown Killed Mrs. J. [acob] E. [rasmus] Brown, of south of town, met death almost instantly Friday morning about 10:30 or 11 o’clock when an automobile in which she was riding turned over on Primary Road No. 3 between here and Bedford, and her daughter, Mrs. Frances Drummins, with whom she was riding and who was driving the car, was seriously injured. It seems that Mr. and Mrs. Brown had gone to the Drummins home this morning, Mrs. Brown remaining there while her husband assisted his son, Emory, thresh on the Schoenmann farm directly south. Mrs. Brown and her daughter, Mrs. Drummins, decided to go to Bedford in the Drummins roadster and had reached a low place in the road on this side of the J. F. Walkup farm, occupied by Earl Gordon, when Mrs. Drummins maintains large car going in the same direction struck her car in passing, causing it to turn completely over and pin the occupants underneath with the above results. Some tourists from Ohio and other cars arrived on the scene within a few minutes after the accident occurred and the car was lifted from over the victims. A physician was called and the relatives were notified. The body of Mrs. Brown was brought to the Mumma undertaking parlors and Mrs. Drummins was removed to the Earl Gordon home and later to her home northwest of town. On Monday morning she was taken to a hospital in Creston. [Brown, Sarah Jane Scott] Blockton News Thursday July 29, 1926 [p. 1] Obituary Sarah Jane Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Scott, was born in Jackson County, Indiana, April 12, 1868, and passed away July 23, 1926, aged 57 years, 3 months and 11 days. In 1886 she was united in marriage with J. [acob] E. [rasmus] Brown and in 1888 they came from Indiana to Iowa. To this union fourteen children were born. Among the children were three pair of twins. One pair of twins died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. Vanie [Vannie] Scroggie, Leavenworth, Washington; Emory and Emmett of Blockton; Elvin, of Redding; Allie, Mrs. Millie Cox and Mrs. Frances Drummins, of Blockton; Mrs. Marie Barton, of Osseo, Michigan, and Fay, Hazel, Beulah and Lena [Jane], of Blockton. She is also survived by three brothers and four sisters—Frank Scott, of Danville, Illinois; Fred and Jason Scott, of Jackson County, Indiana; Mrs. Mollie Lewis and Mrs. Hannah Williams of Muncie, Indiana, and Mrs. Anna Pathenberger and Mrs. Elizabeth McOsker, of Jackson County, Indiana,---and fourteen grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. She became a member of the Baptist church when a young girl and later united with the Christian church at Blockton. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, H. V. Reeves. The services were very largely attended. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community. [BROWN, SARAH JANE SCOTT] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday August 9, 1989 GEORGE DEWEY CLARK
Funeral services for George Dewey (Major) Clark, 89, were held Thursday, August 3, 1989 at 2:00 p.m. at the Blockton Christian Church under the direction of the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Marcum officiated. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery at Blockton. Mr. Clark died Tuesday, August 1, 1989 at the Gentry County Memorial Hospital in Albany, Mo. Major was born December 7, 1899 in Blockton, Iowa. The son of the late George Alfred and Lucy Bunker Clark. He had been a lifelong resident of the Blockton community. On January 3, 1925 he was united in marriage to Myrle Anna Stutesman. To this union one son was born, Vernon Clark of Allendale, Mo. Myrle preceded Major in death on July 25, 1989. Major was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country in World War I. He was a charter member of the American Legion Post of Blockton, and the Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Blockton. Major had been a member of the Blockton Christian Church for 72 years. He loved his friends and the community in which he lived; one of the highlights of Major and Myrle[‘s] life was being Grand Marshalls of the Blockton Centennial in 1987. Major had been a farmer and was also janitor and custodian for the Blockton School. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, Ed, Elmer and William, and one sister Elsie, and one daughter-in-law Vanita Clark, and a beloved friend Willis (Buster) McCalla. His survivors include: his son Vernon, and one granddaughter Rebecca Wiley, and two great grandchildren. Major will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday August 9, 1989
MYRLE STUTESMAN
Funeral services for Myrle Stutesman Clark, 86, Blockton, were held July 27 at the Blockton Christian Church under the direction of the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Marcum officiating. Burial was at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa Ms. Stutesman died July 25, 1989 at Gentry County Hospital in Albany, Mo. Myrle Stutes [man] Clark, daughter of Ralph and Susie Stutesman was born November 17, 1902 at Parnell, Mo. Myrle and George "Major" Clark were married Jan. 3, 1925 in Bedford, Iowa. To this union one son was born, Vernon Clark of Allendale, Mo. Myrle lived most of her life in the Blockton community She was a member of the Blockton Christian Church since 1924; the Blockton Garden Club, Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary. She took an active part in all activities. One of the highlights of Merle and Majors life was being Grand Marshalls of the Blockton Centennial in 1987. Myrle was a very kind, loving wife, mother and grand mother. She treasured her many friends and was happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends. Myrle is survived by her husband George, one son Vernon, one granddaughter Rebecca Wiley, and two great grandchildren; one sister Thelma Lundin and one brother Lloyd Stutesman both of Owatonna, Mn.; one sister-in-law Grace Stutesman of Wabasha, Mn.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Earl, Clearfield, Iowa, Leo, Blockton, Iowa, Logan, Florida and Clyde, Wabasha, Mn., and one daughter-in-law Vanita Clark, Allendale, Mo. Myrle will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday April 19, 1995 EVELYN ROSE COBB
Funeral services for Evelyn Rose Cobb were held Monday, April 10, 1995 at Wilson-Watson Funeral Home with George Mayfield officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, Iowa. Evelyn Rose Cobb, daughter of Fred and Susan (Koboldt) Wilson was born at Rippey, Iowa on November 11, 1920 and departed this life at her home on April 7, 1995 at the age of 74 years. She lived near Rippey and grew to maturity graduating from the high school there. She continued her education and then taught elementary grades at Rippey for almost 20 years. On August 3, 1958, she was united in marriage to Dean A. [ustin] Cobb at Rippey, Iowa. They established their home on their farm south of Blockton, Iowa, and became an important part of the community. She was a member of the Tent Chapel Church of Christ and continued a faithful member and teacher of children's bible classes. Two children, David A Goff and Vickie L. Goff were brought into their home in 1968, and have been a part of the family since. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Velma. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dean A. [ustin Cobb; foster children David and Jocelynn Goff of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Vickie and Beryl Jordan of Moberly, Missouri; a brother-in-law Charles M. [orton] Cobb and wife Ann of Blockton, and six grandchildren, Paul and Aaron LaFevere, and Michelle, Jennifer, Kimberly and Chrystal Goff. She was very active in the Garden Club, Rural Neighbors, Happy Hour Club and a 4-H leader for several years. Evelyn enjoyed her family and many friends. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 11, 1974 p. 4 Glenn Cobb, 88, Last Rites Held March 31 Funeral services for Glenn Allen Cobb, 88, of Blockton, held March 31 at Tent Chapel Church of Christ, were officiated by Gil Peters. Mr. Cobb died March 29 at Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton. Glenn Allen Cobb, son of Charles Sumner Cobb and Druzella Eva Jane [Florea] Cobb, was born at Delphos, Kansas, August 26, 1885. He farmed in the Blockton vicinity most of his life. On September 3, 1913 he was united in marriage to Grace Pearl Goforth of Barnard, Mo. She died September 10, 1960 at the age of 70 years. To this union were born two sons, Charles Morton and Dean Austin, both of Blockton. On December 5, 1963 he was united in marriage to Susan Wilson who was his faithful companion until his death. To cherish his memory he leaves his wife, Susan; two sons, Charles and Dean; two daughters-in-law, Cleta and Evelyn; four grandchildren, Roberta (Mrs. Robert Milinsky, Dunlap, Illinois), Anita (Mrs. Kenneth Patterson, Ft. Dodge, Iowa) Galen of Oklahoma City, and Maria at home; two foster grandchildren, David Goff and Vickie Goff; one sister, Annis W. Warden, of Blockton; two nephews, Morris Yadon, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and Glenn A. Warden of Blockton. One sister, Susie M. Yadon, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Tent Chapel Church of Christ near Blockton serving as an elder for many years. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 22, 1960 p. 7 Mrs. Glenn Cobb Of Blockton Dies Mrs. Grace Pearl Cobb, 70, of Blockton, died Saturday, Sept. 10 at a St. Joseph hospital. She is survived by her husband, Glenn A. [llen] Cobb of the home; two sons, Charles M. [orton] Cobb and Dean A. [ustin] Cobb, both of Blockton; one sister, Mrs. Etta Haselwood, Barnard, Mo. Services were at two p. m. Tuesday at the Prugh-Dunfee chapel in Grant City, Mo., with Charles Balcom officiating. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery at Blockton. [Cobb, Grace Pearl Goforth] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 29, 1960 p. 3 Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Glenn A. Cobb Funeral services for Mrs. Glenn A. [llen] Cobb of Blockton were held at the Prugh-Dunfee chapel in Grant City, Mo., Tuesday afternoon, September 13. Charles Balcom of St. Joseph officiated. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton. Grace Pearl Goforth, youngest daughter of Mary [Smith] and John Calvin Goforth, was born April 26, 1890 in Nodaway County, Mo., and departed this life September 10, 1960, at Missouri Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, at the age of 79 [70] years, four months, 15 days. She was one of a family of nine children, four boys and five girls, only one of whom survives. She grew to womanhood in Nodaway County, Mo., where she also attended public school. She was graduated from the Barnard, Mo. High school and the Maryville Conservatory of Music. She taught piano several years and always maintained a great interest in music On September 3, 1913, she was united in marriage to Glenn A. [llen] Cobb of Blockton. They resided on the same farm in Taylor County, 1 ½ miles south of Blockton, until two years ago when they moved to Blockton. To them were born two sons, Charles Morton and Dean Austin, both of Blockton. At an early age, she obeyed the gospel and became a member of the Church of Christ at Barnard, Mo., later transferring her membership to Tent Chapel Church of Christ near Blockton, where she remained a faithful member until her death. She was very active in the work of the church and taught a Bible class for many years. To cherish her memory, she leaves her husband and the two sons; two daughters-in-law, Cleta Cobb and Evelyn Cobb; four grandchildren, Roberta, Anita, Galen and Marla Cobb, all of Blockton; one sister, Mrs. Etta Haselwood of Barnard; nieces and nephews. [Cortner, Alpha Leora Hubbard] Blockton News Thursday March 22, 1923 [p. 1] Mrs. Clyde Cortner Dead Mrs. Clyde Cortner passed away yesterday morning about 9 o’clock after a few days illness with pneumonia. Besides her husband she leaves three little children, Weldon, Cecil and an infant daughter about six months of age. At the time we go to press on Wednesday afternoon complete funeral arrangements have not been made. [Cortner, Alpha Leora Hubbard] Blockton News Thursday March 29, 1923 [p. 1] Alpha Leora Hubbard was born in Nodaway County, near Hopkins, Missouri, September 4, 1887, and died at her home in Blockton March 21, 1923, at the age of 35 years, 6 months and 17 days. She was united in marriage to Clyde Cortner on January 12, 1909. To this union three children were born---Weldon Clyde, age 8 years; Cecil Leroy, age 6 years, and an infant babe, Thelma Lorene, age 6 months, who with her husband, an aged mother, Mrs. M. [elissa] I. [Jane Watson] Hubbard, of Grant City, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Hughes, of Mt. Ayr; Mrs. S. [amuel] W. [allace] Evans, of Morrill, Nebraska, and Mrs. N. [oah] E. [arl] Goliday [Golliday], of Blockton; one brother, E. [mery] L. Hubbard, of Grant City, Mo., and a host of other relatives and friends, are left to mourn her untimely death. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, I. [rvin] C. [alvin] Hubbard. She was a loving wife, kind mother, good neighbor, and will be greatly missed in the home where she is needed so badly. She united with the Methodist church at Grant City at the age of 16 with which denomination she remained a faithful member, living a Christian life. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to this bereaved family, especially the three little motherless children. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by A. G. Simmons, pastor of the M. E. church, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [CORTNER, ALPHA LEORA HUBBARD] Blockton News Thursday January 5, 1922 [p. 1] Obituary Benson Cortner was born near New Market, Clarke County, Indiana, November 26, 1848, and passed away at his home in Blockton, at 5 o’clock p. m., December 30, 1921, aged 73 years, 1 month and 4 days. He was married when a young man to Mary Jane Nickelson [Nicholson] and to this union was born four children---L. [awrence] E. [lmer], deceased; Mrs. Nettie Downing, of Clarinda, Ia.; Alva M. [ansfield], of Stonington, Colorado, and a baby dying in infancy. He was again married in 1877 to Fidellia Williamson and to this union was born four children---B. ert] H. [enry], of Sheridan, Mo.; Clyde and W. [illiam] A., of Blockton, Arthur, a twin of B. [ert] H. [enry], dying in infancy. A stepdaughter, Mrs. Lulu Atkinson, also survives. He was baptised in the United Brethren church when a young man and although not a regular attendant, was a believer in the Christian religion. Besides the wife he leaves two daughters, four sons, several grandchildren, one sister and one brother to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. A. G. Simmons, pastor of the Blockton Methodist church. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [CORTNER, BENSON] Blockton News, Thursday, January 5, 1922, [p. 1] Among the out of town relatives attending the funeral of Benson Cortner Monday were Alva M. Cortner, of Stovington, Colorado; Mrs. Nettie Downing, of Clarinda; B. H. Cortner, of Sheridan, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Duncan and Mrs. Clarence Huntley, of Shannon City, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence George, of Kellerton. Among the out of town friends were Lewis Annan, two sons and a son-in-law, of Coin; Marlon Annan, of Page Center; George Annan and sons, Charlie and Frank, of Yorktown.
[Cortner, Fidellia Williamson] Blockton News Thursday February 23, 1922 [p. 1] Obituary Fidellia Williamson was born near Racine, Wayne County, Wisconsin, July 9, 1850, and passed away at her home in Blockton, Iowa, at 10:15 p. m., February 17, 1922, aged 71 years, 5 months and 8 days. She was married in 1877 to Benson Cortner, who preceded her in death December 30, 1921. She leaves to mourn her departure four children, Mrs. Lulu Atkinson, of Inglewood, California; B. [ert] H. [enry] Cortner, of Sheridan, Mo.; Clyde Cortner and W. A. Cortner, of Blockton, Iowa. Arthur Cortner, a twin brother of B. [ert] H. [enry], died in infancy. She also leaves two living stepchildren, Mrs. Nettie Downing, of Clarinda, Iowa, and Alva M. [ansfield], of Stonington, Colorado. Another, L. [awrence] E. [lmer], is deceased. She also leaves three brothers, several grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure. In young womanhood she united with the United Brethren church and in later years united with the Christian when it was organized at Blockton, and had been a faithful attendant when her health permitted. The funeral services were conducted from the Blockton Christian church February 19, 1922, by Challie E. Graham, assisted by Rev. Simmons, pastor of the Blockton M. E. Church, after which the remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery. The many friends unite in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. May they lean on the strong, gentle arms of the loving Saviour, Who will comfort their troubled hearts and take them at last to be with Him and their loved one. [Cortner, Fidellia Williamson] Blockton News Thursday February 23, 1922 p. 4 Clarence George and wife, of Kellerton, attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. B.[enson] Cortner, Sunday afternoon. [Disney, Esther Roxana “Essie” Proctor Woodhull] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 30, 1948 p. 11 Obituary – Mrs. Essie Disney Esther Roxana Proctor, daughter of Merriman Ira Proctor and Sarah Elizabeth Skinner, was born at Maloy, Iowa, October 10, 1883, and died at the home of her daughter, Estelle Brown Tuesday, September 21, aged 64 years, 11 months and 11 days. She obeyed her Savior when still in her childhood and became a member of the Baptist church at Maloy, Iowa. Upon moving to Blockton, she united with the Christian Church. Her early girlhood was spent near Maloy where she attended school. After her marriage to Fred S. Woodhull, December 31, 1902, at Clearfield, they resided in Washington State until 1919, after which time she had made her home in Blockton. Mr. Woodhull preceded her in death December 26, 1918. They were the parents of four children: Estelle, Edna, Merriman and Emma, deceased. She was married to Roy Lee Disney of Grant City, Missouri, March 19, 1929. He died November 2, 1933. She leaves to mourn her passing her three children, Estelle Brown of Blockton, Edna Miner of Seattle, Washington and Merriman Woodhull of Dayville, Oregon; two brothers, Earl H. Proctor of Keosauqua, and Harry K. Proctor of Lohrville; three grandchildren, Edward and Joyce Brown and Mardelle Oehler. The funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian Church Friday afternoon, September 24, 1948, conducted by E. E. Stringfellow of Des Moines. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery. ATTEND DISNEY RITES Among those from out of town who attended the funeral services for Mrs. Essie Disney Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Will Miller of Mount Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Art Huffman of Creston; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Woodhull, Mrs. Ruth Woodhull, Mrs. Ethel Gault and R. B. Brownlee of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Ray Kennedy of Bedford; Mrs. Lou Skinner of Des Moines; Earl Proctor of Keosauqua; Horton Proctor of Mount Pleasant; Mrs. Edna Miner of Seattle, Washington. Blockton News Thursday November 9, 1933 p. 8 Obituary Roy Lee Disney, son of William and Mary Disney, was born at Uniontown, Arkansas, October 4, 1883, and passed away at his home in Blockton November 2, 1933, aged 50 years and 28 days. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his wife, three children----George, of St. Louis, Mo.; Ellen Harrison, of Jonesboro, Illinois, and Roy Jr., of Des Moines; three sisters---Minnie Baysinger, of Des Moines; Lillie Fine, of Van Buren, Arkansas, and Bertha Boatright, of Wagner, Oklahoma, and a host of other relatives and friends. At the early age of fourteen years he united with the Baptist church. He will be greatly missed by the large number of friends he has made. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, assisted by Rev. Chas. Showalter. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [DISNEY, ROY LEE] Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 9, 1950 p. 3 Obituary Mary Amy Loutzenhiser, daughter of Richard L. and Carrie Loutzenhiser, was born in Ringgold County near Blockton, April 3, 1886. In 1902 her family moved to Blockton, where she lived until 1910. On May 14, 1910 she was married to Joe King. Most of her married life has been spent in Bronson and Redding. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Bronson, a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Rebekahs. She is survived by her husband and four daughters: Mrs. Lenore Hillers of Blockton, Miss Marguerite King of Bronson, Mrs. Carrabelle Simons of Kent, Washington, Mrs. Mary Joe Oliver of Redding; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Owens of Stanford, Ill., and Mrs. Rita Bliss of Roseland, Virginia and 9 grandchildren. Bedford Times-Press Thursday December 20, 1956 p. 12 ATHELSTAN Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Hannah [Ada Kauble] Kobbe of Livingston, Mont., Monday night. Burial was at Livingston. Blockton News Thursday May 21, 1931 [p. 1] Wayne Kobbe Drowned Miss Anna Kauble left Monday morning for Livingston, Montana, having received a message that her nephew, Wayne Kobbe, son of Mr. and Mrs. [Joseph] Walter Kobbe, of Livingston, had drowned in New York where the young man has been employed as an engineer for two or three years. No particulars are at hand. The young man was a grandson of J. [ohn] H. [enry] Kobbe of this place, who also received a telegram Monday morning. [Kobbe, Wayne Franklin] Blockton News Thursday June 4, 1931 [p. 1] Particulars, Wayne Kobbe’s Death The last sad rites for Wayne F. [ranklin] Kobbe, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.[oseph] W.[alter] Kobbe of Livingston, who was drowned in Sacandaga Lake near Speculator, N. Y., last Saturday afternoon, were held from the Merrill chapel yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. H. R. Norwood, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated. Interment was made in Mountain View cemetery. He was a graduate of Park County high school with the class of 1924. After completing his schoolwork here he entered Montana State College at Bozeman and graduated with honors in 1928. At Park County high school he was valedictorian of his class. In August after graduating from Montana State, he accepted a position with the General Electric Company at Schenectady, N. Y., and was with the company at the time of his tragic death. He started work in the testing department and was promoted to the industrial department in April 1929. He was well known in this section of the state and had a legion of friends who were grieved deeply to learn of his untimely death. The funeral yesterday afternoon was probably one of the largest ever seen in Livingston for years as hundreds of friends came to the chapel to pay their last respects.-----Livingston (Montana) Enterprise of May 23, 1930 [1931]. The Schenectady Union-Star, in its issue of May 18, carried the following account of the accident: Elizabeth Eveleth, 24, daughter of O. E. Eveleth, a vice president of the General Electric Company, and Wayne F. [ranklin] Kobbe, 23, a General Electric industrial department man whose home is in Livingston, Mont., were drowned in Sacandaga Lake Saturday afternoon. They became exhausted and sank while trying to swim ashore from a sailboat, which had been swamped by the waves. A third member of the party in the boat, Leslie E. Clover, 26, of 1204 Union Street, succeeded in swimming to shore. Bodies of the other two were recovered in 12 feet of water, after a five-hour search by state troopers and others, using grappling hooks. According to Coroner John McDowell of Hamilton County, who made an investigation immediately and gave a verdict of accidental death, the fatalities were caused by cramps, due to the cold water. The three set out in the early afternoon from the camp on the lakeshore, in a light skiff, equipped with a sail, which was the property of Mr. Eveleth. It was fitted with airtight compartments and could not sink, although filled with water. A sudden squall struck the boat after it was out on the lake and it was filled by the waves and the heavy rain. Clover got out and swam alongside to lighten the burden, while the boat drifted for about half an hour. When they had drifted to within about 200 years of a point of land they decided to swim for it, Clover said. Miss Eveleth and Kobbe, who was an all-around athlete and strong swimmer, went first. Clover stayed by the boat to lower the sail, after which he too struck out for land. After swimming about half way to the shore, Clover found Kobbe in difficulty and grappled with him in an attempt to aid the exhausted man. At this time he could see Miss Eveleth and she appeared to be swimming easily toward the shore, Clover said. Kobbe, after a struggle, sank, and Clover then saw Miss Eveleth had disappeared. He dove several times over the place where he had last seen them, and finally, himself exhausted, made for the shore.” [Kobbe, Wayne Franklin] Blockton News Thursday June 4, 1931 p. 4 Miss Anna Kauble arrived home Tuesday morning from Livingston, Montana, where she was called by the death of her nephew, Wayne F. [ranklin] Kobbe. |