Taylor County, Iowa: Julia johnson obits Crull file

[Crull, Frances Marion "Frank"]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday October 26, 1950 p. 9

Francis Marion Crull

Frances Marion Crull, son of William and Luerna [Lorena] Ray [Justice] Crull, was born Jan. 26, 1868, in Illinois and passed away Oct. 21, 1950, at the age of 82 years, eight months and 25 days at Versailles Mo., at the home of his nephew, Frank Higgins.

The family moved to Iowa when he was 11 years old, locating on a farm east of Bedford; they later moved to the Blockton vicinity where he spent the rest of his life, except the last three years, which have been spent in the home of his nephew.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, 11 sisters and two brothers. He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

[Crull, Genette Carstella "Nettie"]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday April 8, 1943 p. 5

Obituary - Genette C. Crull

Genette Carstella, daughter of Wm. [Marshall] and Lorena [Ray Justice] Crull, was born in McClain County, Illinois, Dec. 6, 1858, and died at her home east of Athelstan, Iowa, March 28, 1943, aged 84 years, 3 months and 22 days.

She came with her parents to Iowa in 1880 and settled near Bedford. Since that time she has lived in Taylor County, Iowa and Worth county, Missouri.

Following the death of her parents, she and her brothers, William and Frank Crull, made their home together until death separated them.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Loretta Higgins and one brother, Frank Crull.

She was of a kind and quiet disposition and a good neighbor.

The funeral services were held in the Athelstan Community Church, March 30, 1943, conducted by Challie E Graham. Burial was in the Isadora cemetery.

[Crull, William R.]

Blockton News

Thursday January 5, 1939 p. 5

Obituary

William R. Crull, son of William [Marshall] and Lurna [Lorena Ray Justice] Crull, was born in the state of Illinois on Sept. 17, 1860, and departed this life at his home east of Athelstan Dec. 27, 1938, at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 10 days.

At an early age he came to Iowa with his parents, where he spent the balance of his life, with the exception of a few years spent in Missouri.

He leaves to mourn his departure, two sisters, Mrs. Loretta M. Higgins, of Bedford, and Miss Nettie [Genette Carstella] Crull, of Athelstan, and one brother, Frank M. Crull, of Athelstan, Besides these he leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Nine sisters and one brother, Mrs. Clara Barton, of Kansas; Mrs. Nancy [Amanda] Devore, of Kansas; Mrs. Alice Peasley and Mrs. Elizabeth Barton, of Illinois; Mrs. Hattie Wilson, of Oklahoma; Sarah Crull, Minnie Crull and Rachel Devore, of Illinois; Mrs. Addie Boyd and John Crull, of Missouri, preceded him in death.

Mr. Crull was a faithful, loving son and brother, an excellent neighbor and good citizen.

The funeral services were held in the Isadora Christian church Dec. 19, conducted by Challie B. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery at the same place. Music was furnished by a quartette composed of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Wake, Mrs. Blanch Welch, and Floyd Owens, with Mrs. Floyd Owens presiding at the piano. The pallbearers were relatives of the deceased.

[Crull, William R.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday January 5, 1939 p. 7

Athelstan

WM. R. CRULL

William R. Crull, son of William Marshall and Lurna [Lorena] Ray Crull, was born in the state of Illinois, Sept. 17, 1860, and departed this life at his home east of Athelstan, Iowa, Dec. 27, 1938, aged 78 years, 3 months and 10 days.

At an early age he came with his parents to the state of Iowa, where he had since resided, with the exception of a few years spent in Missouri.

He leaves to mourn his departure two sisters, Mrs. Loretta M. Higgins of Bedford and Miss Nettie [Genette Carstella] Crull of Athelstan. Also one brother, Frank M. Crull of Athelstan. His father and mother, nine sisters preceded him in death.

Mr. Crull was a faithful, loving son and brother, an excellent neighbor and good citizen.

The funeral services were held in the Isadora, Mo., Christian church, Thursday, Dec. 20, 1938, conducted by Challie E. Graham, and burial was made in the cemetery at the same place.

[Crull, William R.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday January 5, 1939 p. 7

WM. R. CRULL

At an early age he came with his parents to the state of Iowa, where he had since resided, with the exception of a few years spent in Missouri.

He leaves to mourn his departure two sisters, Mrs. Loretta M. Higgins of Bedford and Miss Nettie Crull of Athelstan. Also one brother, Frank M. Crull of Athelstan. His father and mother, nine sisters preceded him in death.

Mr. Crull was a faithful, loving son and brother, an excellent neighbor and good citizen.

The funeral services were held in the Isadora, Mo., Christian church, Thursday, Dec. 20, 1938, conducted by Challie E. Graham, and burial was made in the cemetery at the same place.

[Crull, William R.]

Blockton News

Thursday January 5, 1939 p. 5

William R. Crull, son of William and Lurna [Lorena Ray] Crull, was born in the state of Illinois on Sept. 17, 1860, and departed this life at his home east of Athelstan Dec. 27, 1938, at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 10 days.

At an early age he came to Iowa with his parents, where he spent the balance of his life, with the exception of a few years spent in Missouri.

He leaves to mourn his departure, two sisters, Mrs. Loretta M. Higgins, of Bedford, and Miss Nettie Crull, of Athelstan, and one brother, Frank M. Crull, of Athelstan, Besides these he leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Nine sisters and one brother, Mrs. Clara Barton, of Kansas; Mrs. Nancy Devore, of Kansas; Mrs. Alice Peasley and Mrs. Elizabeth Barton, of Illinois; Mrs. Hattie Wilson, of Oklahoma; Sarah Crull, Minnie Crull and Rachel Devore, of Illinois; Mrs. Addie Boyd and John Crull, of Missouri, preceded him in death.

Mr. Crull was a faithful, loving son and brother, an excellent neighbor and good citizen.

The funeral services were held in the Isadora Christian church Dec. 29, conducted by Challie B. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery at the same place, Music was furnished by a quartette composed of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Wake, Mrs. Blanch Welch, and Floyd Owens, with Mrs. Floyd Owens presiding at the piano. The pallbearers were relatives of the deceased.

[Gearhart, Cora Little]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday March 19, 1931 p. 4

Mrs. Geo. G. Gearhart

Mrs. Geo. G. [unning] Gearhart [Cora W. Little] of Omaha, Nebr., the only remaining sister of H. C. Little, passed away Monday. The body was taken to Braddyville and the funeral services held at that place Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Gearhart was 45 years old.

[Gearhart, George Gunning]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday July 25, 1935 p. 4

George Gearhart, 73, Succumbs Tuesday

George Gearhart, 73, who had been making his home at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.[arry] C. [ornelius] Little, in Bedford for the past several months, died suddenly at the home of his nephew, Leland Little in Hopkins, Tuesday morning, July 23. The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home this afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Stanley Decker. Burial was in the cemetery at Braddyville.

George Gunning Gearhart, son of Franklin C. and Martha Gunning Gearhart, was born at Circleville, O., Nov. 11, 1861. Dec. 27, 1887 he was married to Cora W. Little. To them was born one son, Bruce H. Gearhart, who died at the age of 21 years. Mrs. Gearhart died March 16, 1931.

After the death of his wife, he made his home with friends in Omaha, moving to Bedford in March of this year. He resided in Omaha during his entire married life and was a faithful member of the Walnut Hill Methodist church in that city.

Surviving relatives are one sister and two brothers. They are Martha Gearhart and Frank Gearhart of Circleville, O., and Dwight Gearhart of Detroit, Mich. Also a brother-in-law, H. [arry] C. [ornelius] Little of Bedford.

[McCoun, Grace Henderson]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday July 25, 1935 p. 4

Mrs. Harry McCoun Dies In Denver

Mrs. Harry McCoun, 43, a former resident of Bedford, died in Denver, Colo., Thursday, July 18. She had been in frail health for the past several years, but the immediate cause of her death was an emergency operation. The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris. The Order of Eastern Star had charge of the services in the Fairview cemetery, where burial was made.

Grace Henderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Henderson of Bedford, was born in Bedford, July 29, 1892. She was married in September 1912, to Harry McCoun of Bedford. They moved from Bedford about twenty years ago and for the past two years had made their home in Denver.

Surviving relatives are her husband, her parents, five sisters, and two brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Alice Horning, Mrs. Olive Talkington, and Mrs. Nellie Cobb of Bedford; Mrs. Helen Carney of Blockton and Mrs. Bessie Putz of Republican, City, Nebr. The brothers are Kenneth Henderson of Bedford and Lee Henderson of Lincoln, Nebr.

Mrs. McCoun united with the Church of Christ in Bedford at the age of sixteen years.

[Pullen, Joseph]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday July 25, 1935 p. 4

Joseph Pullan, 76, Dies at New Market

Joseph Pullen, 76, died at his home near New Market Tuesday, July 16, after having been an invalid and bedfast for more than a year. The funeral services were held at the Shearer church Thursday, July 18, conducted by Orville D. Hoskins. Burial was in the Shearer cemetery.

Joseph Pullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pullen, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, July 15, 1859. His mother died when he was four years old. He moved with his father and family to Illinois and later, in 1879, to Iowa.

He was married to Minerva White, July 8, 1880. To them were born nine children, seven of whom, with the wife survives. They are Lizzie Webb of Loveland, Colo., Oscar at home, Edd Pullen of New Market, Lon Pullen of Indianola, Alice Parker of Shambaugh, Roy Pullen of Elmo, Mo., and Raymond Pullen of Clearmont, Mo. There are also eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He had resided on the same farm where he died for thirty-two years.

[Pullen, Minerva White]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday February 11, 1937 p. 2

SIAM

GRANDMA PULLEN DIES

Would Soon Have Been 75—Funeral at Shearer

Mrs. Minerva [White] Pullen, better known as "Grandma" Pullen, passed away at her home near Siam at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 23 days. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Shearer church with Mrs. Lulu Overholt in charge of the preaching.

She was the widow of the late Joe Pullen, and would have been 75 years of age had she lived but a few more days. She leaves five sons, Oscar Pullen at home, Lon Pullen of Indianola, Ed Pullen of Villisca, Roy Pullen of Shambaugh and Raymond Pullen of Clearmont and two daughters, Mrs. Alice Parker of Maryville, and Mrs. Lizzie Webb of Villisca.

[Russell, Gylen Morgan]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday February 2, 1911 p. 4

A Child Laid to Rest.

The remains of little Gylen [Morgan] Russell were brought to Bedford Wednesday on the noon train for interment in Fairview cemetery. He was born December 30, 1902, at Kansas City, Mo., and that has always been his home. His mother will be remembered better among the older citizens before her marriage to Mr. Russell as Miss Ida Morgan, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Morgan, who at one time was sheriff of this county. The child died from spinal meningitis. Short services were held here at the cemetery, conducted by Rev. D. McMasters. The heartbroken father and mother have the sympathy of their many Bedford friends in their bereavement.

[RUSSELL, GYLEN MORGAN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 2, 1911
The remains of the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Russell, who died at Kansas City the first of the week were brought here Wednesday noon and buried at Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Russell was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morgan, who formerly resided here.

[RUSSELL, GYLEN MORGAN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 9, 1911
Thomas Morgan, who was here attending the funeral of his grandchild held here Wednesday, returned to Osceola Thursday noon.

[Singleton, Edna Bashore]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday May 31, 1973 p. 5

Siam News

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stewart attended the funeral of Mrs. Edna Bashor [e] Singleton at Clarinda Wednesday.

[Sowers, Andrew Jackson]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday October 22, 1919 p. 12

From Oklahoma—

Don Sowers of Tulsa, Okla., arrived in Bedford Thursday. He was called home by the death of his father A. [ndrew] J. [ackson] Sowers.

[Sowers, Andrew Jackson]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday October 15, 1919 [p. 1]

A. J. SOWERS DIES THISAFTERNOON

DEATH CAME UNEXPECTED BY HIS MANY FRIENDS

No Funeral Arrangements Yet Announced—Came To Bedford in 1865 and Prominent Citizen of Community Every Since That Date

A. J. Sowers, honored and respected citizen of Bedford since 1865, died at his home in Bedford this afternoon. The death of Mr. Sowers came as a surprise to his many friends, they knowing he bad been ailing for some time but had lately seemed to be on the road to recovery. At this writing no funeral arrangements have been made.

Until a few years ago Mr. Sowers was one of the active businessmen of Bedford. He was the first mayor of Bedford, served as councilman for several terms and served in the 24^th and 25th general assemblies. Complete obituary will be printed next week.

[Sowers, Andrew Jackson]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday October 22, 1919 [p. 1]

Obituary

A. [ndrew] J. [ackson] Sowers was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, May 1st, 1845.

In the year 1862, at the age of 17 he enlisted in Company E—O. I. V. and served until the war closed.

He came to Bedford in 1865 and was the first mayor of the city.

In 1869, he engaged in the implement business and built up a large trade throughout the county. For a time, he was president of the Iowa Implement Dealers' Association and proved himself an efficient officer. He was active in the political life of the county and represented Taylor County in the 24th and 25th General Assembly of Iowa.

In 1875, he was united in marriage with Olive I. [rene] Carson of Marion, Iowa. Nearly all their married life was spent in this vicinity.

In 1876, Mr. Sowers became a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bedford and immediately became an active worker and served the church in various capacities. He held the office of Deacon for many years, proving himself an efficient and resourceful officer.

At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the church, having held the position for several years.

He was also active in civic affairs and served upon the city council at different times.

He was a progressive businessman and was always interested in the welfare and progress of the city. He took a special pride in Fairview Cemetery of which he was Superintendent and secretary for more than thirty years. His great ambition was to make this a beautiful and attractive spot and he secured plans from the best kept cemeteries in the country to aid in beautifying the grounds here.

While making no financial gain from the undertaking, he was well repaid in knowing that Fairview was one of the best arranged and most finely kept cemeteries in the state.

During the past year, he did not enjoy his usual health but he maintained a live interest in his friends and the organizations with which he was connected.

Several weeks ago he suffered a backset from which he did not seem to rally readily. He was not confined to his bed, however, and was able to walk about the house each day.

On Wednesday afternoon, October 15th, 1919, while sitting in his chair, the death angel hovered near and bade him come. Without pain or struggle, he passed out of this life to gaze upon realms more glorious beyond, just as he had desired. At the age of 74 years, 5 months and 14 days, he finished his work upon earth. He is survived by his wife and four children---Mrs. Faye [Irene] Orth, Bedford, Iowa; Donald [Jackson] Sowers, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Edna Tinkham, Des Moines, Ia.; and [William] Leigh Sowers, now in London, Eng. Also by six grandchildren, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at the home, Friday, Oct. 17^th, 1919, at 2:30 p. m.

The service was conducted by Rev. John A. Currie.

Interment was made in the Fairview Cemetery.

[Sowers, Andrew Jackson]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday October 16, 1919 [p. 1]

JOINS THE SILENT RANKS,

A. J. Sowers, Noted Citizen and Pioneer Passes Suddenly Away.

Just about the time this paper was getting ready to go to press, the news was conveyed to us, announcing the sudden death of Mr. A. [ndrew] J. [ackson] Sowers, his death taking place at about 3 P. M. Wednesday. Mr. Sowers had been in failing health for some time, but had not been confined to his bed, and his sudden calling came as a surprise to his many friends here.

Mr. Sowers, up until a few years ago was very prominent in the business life of Bedford, and one of the real boosters for his hometown. Mr. Sowers was the first mayor of this city and also acted as councilman for two terms. He was also the county representative in the 24th and 25th legislatures. We will give a complete obituary in our next issue. No funeral arrangements as yet announced.

[Note: The obituary published in the Bedford Times-Republican, October 23, 1919, p. 3 is the same as the one published in the Bedford Free Press, October 22, 1919, p. 1.]

[Sowers, Donald Jackson]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday December 22, 1960 p. 6

Don Sowers Dies In Oklahoma

Don J. [ackson] Sowers, 81, died Dec. 14 at his home in Tulsa, Okla., and was buried there. His wife and two sons survive. Don [ald Jackson] Sowers was born in Bedford [October 12, 1879] and moved to Oklahoma 64 years ago. He was the brother of Mrs. Faye [Irene] Orth of Bedford.

[Note: Source of birth date: World War I draft registration card]

[Sowers, Donald Jackson]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday December 22, 1960 p. 7

Dr. [William] Leigh Sowers of Iowa City is expected in Bedford Friday to spend Christmas with his sister, Mrs. Faye [Irene] Orth and family. Dr. Sowers attended last rites for his brother, Don Sowers in Tulsa, Oklahoma last week.

[Sowers, Olive Irene Carson]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday August 19, 1943 p. 4

Mrs. A. J. Sowers, 92, Succumbs August 13

Mrs. A. [ndrew] J. [ackson] Sowers, a resident of Bedford for the past sixty-eight years, died at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda Friday, August 13, following a short illness.

The funeral services were held at the home at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Archie A. Ross. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

During all of her long residence in Bedford, Mrs. Sowers was a staunch worker in the Presbyterian Church. She helped organize the first missionary society in the church and taught a Sunday school class for many years. She was a charter member of Bedford's first woman's study club, which was composed of Presbyterian women, and which is still known as "The Thursday Club." She remained an active member of the club since its organization in 1891.

"Mother Sowers," as she was familiarly known to all her friends, both young and old, will be greatly missed in the church and community.

Olive Irene Carson was born at Marion, Iowa, on May 26, 1851.

She came of pioneer parents, Joseph Scott Carson and Phoebe Axtell Vaughn, who started west from Newcastle, Pennsylvania, in 1839 and settled at Marion in 1841.

She attended a private school at Marion and also Lennox College at Hopkinton, Iowa, and later taught in public schools and at Lennox College.

In 1875 she was married to Andrew Jackson Sowers, and came to live in Bedford. Her husband died in 1919. She is survived by four children: Faye [Irene] Sowers Orth of Bedford, Donald [Jackson] Sowers of Tulsa, Okla., Dr. [William] Leigh Sowers of Iowa City, and Edna Sowers Tinkham of Omaha; also by one brother, L. I. Carson of Tama, Iowa; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

[Sowers, William Leigh]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday February 27, 1969 p. 1, 4

Leigh Sowers, 82, Final Rites Held February 27

Graveside services for William Leigh Sowers, 82, of Iowa City, a native of Bedford and professor emeritus of English at the University of Iowa, will be held at 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday) at Fairview Cemetery here conducted by Rev. John D. Kerr. Professor Sowers died February 23 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Services were held Wednesday in Iowa City.

Professor Sowers taught at the U of I for 35 years before retiring and being named emeritus in 1958. He specialized in modern British, continental and American drama and dramatic criticism, and used to visit New York three times a year to see plays.

The playwright Tennessee Williams was a student of his at the U of I for two semesters in modern European and American drama, and another student, Norman Felton, became television director with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

The U of I professor was born in Bedford, April 15, 1886, son of Andrew [Jackson] and Olive [Irene] Carson Sowers. He earned a B. A. at Lake Forrest College in 1907 and M. A. and Ph. D. Degrees at Harvard University in 1910 and 1914.

He spent six years as instructor of English at the University of Texas and in 1923 joined the U of I English faculty as associate professor. He published numerous articles on theater and drama in reviews and magazines.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Professor Sowers, a brother of the late Mrs. Faye [Irene] Orth, is survived by a sister, Mrs. Edna Tinkham of Omaha, nephews Claire Orth of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Jack Orth of Bedford, niece Mrs. George (Olive) Leonard of Milwaukee, Wisc., and their families, other nieces and nephews.

Jack Orth, Mr. and Mrs. Claire Orth and Patsy attended the services in Iowa City.

The body will be at 706 Madison St. Shum-Novinger Funeral Home Wednesday evening and Thursday morning for visitation.

[Trumbo, Walter Raymond]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday October 11, 1973 p. 9

ATTEND SERVICES HERE FOR WALTER TRUMBO

Out of town relatives who attended funeral services for Walter [Raymond] Trumbo in Bedford October 1 include:

Mrs. Rose Trumbo and Carl Trumbo, Denver, Colo.; Mary Bailey, Commerce City, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Reddish, Mr. and Mrs. George Reddish, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Bailey, Wood River, Ill.

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hood, Alton, Ill.; Mrs. Berniece Bailey, Hardin, Ill.; Patricia Blair, Limon, Colo.; Mrs. Mabel Evans, Mrs. Doris Hummel, Mrs. Clara Killion, Oakland, Ia.; Lee Haidsiak, Clearfield, and Leland Haidsiak, Clarinda.

[Turner, Carrie Dalton]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday August 16, 1973 p. 2

OUT OF TOWN RELATIVES AT AUGUST 6 RITES FOR MRS. ALBERT TURNER

Out-of town relatives attending the services of Mrs. Albert Turner [Carrie Dalton] were: Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Turner. Mrs. Donna Koontz, Jimmy and Jesse, Phyllis Turner, all of Fort Collins, Colo.; James M. Turner, Tucson, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cobb and Steven, Springfield, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. James Howard, Daren and Nathan, Searcy, Ark.; Marilyn Cobb, Memphis, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones, Winston, Catherine, Tom, Danny and Jennifer, Clarinda.

Mrs. Dave Mainwaring, David and Kristin, Delaware, Ohio; Alan Jones, Benton Harbor, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Don Schmoll and Eric, Rochester, Minn.: Mr. and Mrs. James R. Turner, Ames; Mr. and Mrs. Phil Larson, Clearfield; Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Turner, Kathleen and Linda, Clarinda; Mrs. Fern Hatfield, Clarinda and Mrs. Estel Combs, New Market.

The presence of all her 11 grandchildren was a loving tribute to their grandmother.

[Ulrich, Harry Keith]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday July 25, 1935 p. 4

Ulrich Son Dies

Harry Keith Ulrich, 4, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ulrich of Des Moines, died in a Des Moines hospital Monday, July 15, after an illness of only three days with pneumonia. Funeral services were held in Des Moines Wednesday and the body was taken to Corning, where short services were held and burial made that afternoon. The father, Harry Ulrich, is a former resident of Bedford and a nephew of Mrs. Thos. Hosman.