Abbott, Lena Radke - Mrs Lena Abbott, daughter of Elizabeth and Carl Radke, was born on a farm north of Clarinda, in Nodaway township, April 1, 1885, and passed away in a hospital in St Joseph, Mo, March 18, 1940, at 2:40 am at the age of 54 years, 11 months and 18 days.

Mrs Abbott had been in poor health the past year but did not complain of her illness. On Thursday previous to her death she submitted to an operation. Everything was done that loving hearts and hands could do. Her husband and son were with her at the time of her death.

Mrs Abbott spent her entire life in this community. On Sept 16, 1919, she was married to Harry Abbott. Besides her husband and a son, Floyd Fry by a former marriage, she leaves also a daughter-in-law and four grandchildren, Betty, Marcia, Peggy and Virginia Ann; her mother, Elizabeth Radke; three brothers, Ferd and E.E. Radke of Clarinda and W.J. Radke of Washington state; two sisters, Mrs Martha Miller and Mrs Tillie Loman, both of Clarinda; also a host of nieces, nephews and friends, all of whom live to cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her father, who passed away in February, 1934.

Mrs Abbott became a member of the German Lutheran church when an infant. Her sincere interest was in her home and family and her grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at Walker's Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 20, at 3:30 pm, conducted by Ellsworth L. Woods, pastor of the Church of Christ. Delvin Carver sand "Abide With Me" and "Rock of Ages," accompanied by Aletha Hutchings. Flower girls were Beulah Harper, Bessie Bales, Margaret Pfander and Mildred Greenlee. Palbearers were C.G. Hipsley, Earl Newton, Claude Fulk, Vern Carmichael, Stanley Pfander and Guy Fulk. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 28, 1940

Abbott, Lewis Ford - Funeral service will be at the Foster-Williams Funeral Home here Friday at 2 pm for Lewis F. Abbott, 77, retired Clarinda carpenter and fire chief who died at the Municipal Hospital Wednesday after a lingering illness.

Lewis Ford Abbott, the youngest son of Lewis Ford and Zelinda Margaret Abbott was born in Clarinda on April 25, 1881. He had spent his entire lifetime in the Clarinda area and was a graduate of the Clarinda schools.

On January 1, 1907, he was married to Eva Maud Dougherty. Their son, Robert Lewis Abbott, a commander in the U.S. Navy, was able to be here in Mr Abbott's last hours.

Before his retirement Mr Abbott was a carpenter by trade and had served the community for many years as a member and chief of the Clarinda Volunteer Fire Department. He was regular in attendance at the Christian Church, was a 50-year member of the Nodaway Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving are his wife, here, the son and wife, Jean, three grandchildren, Judith, James and Thomas, all of Quatanomo Bay Cuba.

The Rev Ralph G. Allen, pastor of the Christian Church, will officiate at the funeral services. Masonic Rites will be given by Nodaway Lodge No 140 AF&AM. Members of the Clarinda Eastern Star will be in charge of the flowers. Mrs Doris Forbes will be the soloist, accompanied by Mrs Helen Hall Hoskinson as organist. Interment will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 5, 1959

Abernathy, Anna Harland

Mrs J.J. Abernathy, who died at Harbine, Neb., June 3, was aged 51 years, 6 months and 17 days. The remains arrived in this city Friday evening and were taken to the home of Chauncey Harland, near Norwich. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church, Sunday at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev J.G. Bourgne, assisted by Rev J.B Bartley. Her name, formerly, was Anna Harland. She was born near Table Rock, Ill., Nov 16, 1850. She moved to Page county in 1874 and on April 7, 1889, was united in marriage with J.J. Abernathy, who, together with his mother, three sisters and five brothers are left to mourn her loss. She united with the Christian church when she was 17 years of age and remained a faithful member of that church until her death. She was always a quiet, friendly woman and she will be greatly missed by her many friends. SHENANDOAH WORLD, Shenandoah, Iowa, 10 Jun 1902

Adair, Kennith O. - Kennith O. Adair, 65, of Clarinda died early Tuesday morning at Municipal Hospital following a long illness.

He was born Sept 21, 1915 in Mills County, the son of Omar E. and Kathryn Rice Adair.

On Jan 6, 1937, he was married to Ruby Sullivan who survives. They farmed around Malvern, Villisca and Glenwood and later moved to Clarinda where he worked as an independent trucker.

He is survived by his wife of the home and 11 children: Mrs Jim [Lavonne] Palmer of Lee Summitt, Mo; Kenneth H. Adair of Franklin, Ky; Mrs Doyle [Kathryn Kay] Smith of Keokuk, Ia; Mrs Robert [Alice Jean] Jones of St Joseph, Mo; Keith R. Adair of Underwood, Ia; Mrs Francis [Anna] Cross of Middletown, Ia; Jerry Adair of St Joseph, Mo; Robert E. Adair of Ft Hood, Texas; US Army; Phyllis Mozga of Des Moines, Mrs Harland [Linda] Mace of Shambaugh, Leslie Adair of New Market. There are 32 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There are four sisters: Mrs Bill [Elsie] Waller, Mrs George [Leona] Ratcliff, Mrs Ray [Gerretta] Frink all of Red Oak and Mrs Donald [Geraldine] Robinson, of Prescott, Az. He was preceded in death by one brother Harold.

Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Jon Palmquist officiating. Grace Perry was organist. Casket bearers were: Dennis Otte, Dennis Davison, Elmer Quee, Lyle Sunderman, Ben Tomlinson and Kenneth Wagoner.

Burial was in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 4, 1981

Adair, Ruby Urcle Sullivan - Ruby Adair was born January 4, 1918, in Malvern, Iowa, to George and Bessie Madison Sullivan. Ruby passed away at the age of 82 Monday, May 22, 2000 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. On January 6, 1937, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Orville Adair, who preceded her in death June 2, 1981. Born into this union were five sons and six daughters. She was a lifelong homemaker.

Survivors include children Lavonne Palmer and husband Jim of Plant City, Florida, Kenneth H. Adair and wife Dee of Shenandoah, Iowa, Kathryn Kay Smith and husband Doyle of Montrose, Iowa, Alice Jean Jones and husband Bob of St Joseph, Missouri, Keith R. Adair and wife Martha of Underwood, Iowa, Ann Cross and husband Francis of Middletown, Iowa, Jerry Adair and wife Gartha of St Joseph, Missouri, Robert Adair and wife Kyong of Killeen, Texas, Phyllis Haugon and husband Tom of Shakapee, Minnesota, Linda Mace and husband Harley of Clarinda, Iowa, and Les Adair and wife Denise of Clarinda, Iowa. Also surviving are her 33 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, 3 sisters, and 1 brother.

Graveside services were held Saturday, May 27, at the Clarinda Cemetery with Rev John Clark officiating. Memorials may be made in her name. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 2000

Adam, David, b 14 Sep 1892 Persia (country); d 15 Jun 1922 MHI of TB; w Nov 1917 Nola Lucille Linebaugh who d 13 Mar 1920. CH 22 Jun 1922, CH 15 Jun 1922

David Adam passed away just after midnight, Wednesday, at the tuberculosis ward of the State Hospital where he had been an attendant. The funeral is set for this Friday afternoon at 2:30 to be conducted by Rev Jas A. Burns, the Christian minister. His wife passed away about two years ago, being the daughter of John Linebaugh on W. Water st. We expect to be able to furnish further particulars next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, 15 Jun 1922

The funeral services for David Adams, who passed away June 15th, at the State Hospital where he had been employed, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Christian Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev Jas. A. Burns. Mrs J.G. Scroggs sang beautifully on the occasion, the three selections "Saved by Grace," "Beautiful Isle" and "No Night there."

Born in the country of Persia, Sept 14th, 1892, David Adams was thus not quite thirty years of age at time of taking away. He came to America when thirteen years of age, spending a number of years in Clarinda, working first as an attendant at the State Hospital for a year then leaving town, and later returning to his work here. In November 1917 he was united in marriage to Miss Nola Lucille Linebaugh, who was the daughter of John Linebaugh living in Clarinda, who for a time also worked at the State Hospital, and passed away from pneumonia March 13th, 1920. Mr Adams contracted tuberculosis while about his duties of the State Hospital, and was cared for by the hospital doctors until the time of his death. He was a number of the Church of Christ, having united with the church at Knoxville, Tenn. At one time he was a student of the Phillips Bible Institute of Canton, Ohio, and also of the Ashley H. Johnson Bible College of Kimberlin Heights, Tenn. His life was clean and wholesome, and he assured his friends during his final sickness that he was ready to cross to the better shore. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Thursday, Jun 22, 1922

Adams, Arthur Allen - Arthur A. Adams, 54, died at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha at 1 pm Monday after having been hospitalized since he was injured in an explosion at Offutt Air Force Base on Aug 22.

He was an employee of a salvage company that had contracted to cut up and remove the wreckage of the English Bomber that crashed at the edge of the airport about a year ago. He was cutting through a wing with a cutting torch, and not being familiar with the structure of the British plane, inadvertantly cut into a concealed gasoline tank and the flame of his torch caused the explosion, hurling him many feet away from the wreckage. Head injuries were the cause of his death.

He was the son of the late Daniel C. and Maggie May Adams born in Enid, Okla. Many years of his life were spent in Clarinda, and he and his family moved to Omaha about 18 years ago. His wife is the former Bonnie Cain.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Mrs Joseph (Joetta) Hensen, Gretna, Nebr, Earl M. Wallace, Gretna, Nebr and Mrs Richard (Phyllis Ann) Wallace, Omaha, five brothers, Clifford Adams, Omaha, Glen Adams, Clarinda, Leonard Adams, Seattle, Wash, Donald Adams, Clarinda and Burton Adams, Waterloo and three sisters, Mrs Ralph (Lena) McElroy, Omaha, Mrs Clifford (Ola) Davis, Jefferson City, Mo and Ada Adams, Jefferson, S.D.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Friday, with the Rev Jerry Burns, Omaha, in charge. Burial will be in the family lot in the Oak Grove Cemetery east of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 6, 1962

Adams, Charles, 1845

Charles Adams of New Market died Saturday evening and was buried Monday of this week. He resided a short distance east of there and has lived in Taylor county a good many years, being among the old settlers. BEDFORD TIMES REPUBLICAN, Bedford, Iowa, May 12, 1927

New Market--Charles Adams passed away last Saturday evening at his home, being 82 years of age. Mr Adams was one of the oldest residents of Taylor county and has many friends. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon conducted by Rev E.B. Osborn and interment was made in the Memory cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 16, 1927

Dallas Twp, May 17--Chas. Adams, who has been a resident of East Dallas for many years passed away May 7th. He is survived by his wife and five children who have the sympathy of the entire community. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 17, 1927

New Market--Charles Adams who has been ill for the past three weeks, doesn't improve. A daughter, Mrs Effie Fuller of Mt Pleasant, Kans, came several days ago. Another daughter, Mrs Cora Luellen of Mt Harris, Colo, came Tuesday to be with her father. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1927

Adams, Don R. - Funeral services for Donald R. Adams, 58, of Clarinda will be at 1:30 pm, Tuesday at the Church of God with Rev Eddie Fidler officiating.

Visitation will be at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home from 7-8 pm this Monday.

Mr Adams died Sept 15, 1985 at University Hospital in Iowa City.

He was born May 30, 1927, at Clarinda, the son of Daniel and Ruth Wiseman Adams.

He was married to Lois Gardner who survives.

Surviving children are Mary Adams, Joe Adams, and Rodney Adams, all of Clarinda and three grandchildren. Brothers are Glen Adams, Clarinda; Clifford Adams, LaVista, Ne; Burton Adams, Hudson, Ia; and Leonard Adams, Seattle, Wa. Mrs Lena McElroy of Clarinda is a sister.

Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery near Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 16, 1985

Adams, Edna Trimble - Edna Trimble, daughter of William and Olive (Hartley) Trimble, was born February 17, 1890, at Doland, South Dakota, and departed this life at Clarinda, Iowa, at the age of 72 years, one month and 12 days.

She came with her parents to Bedford, Iowa, when she was five years of age, where she attended school and grew to womanhood.

Edna was united in marriage with Elmer Adams at Corning, Ia, on May 11, 1930.

She became a member of the Methodist Church at an early age, and remained faithful until the end.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Elmer, one brother and wife, Lee and Minnie Trimble of Forest City, Ia, one niece and her husband Dr and Mrs Charles Potter, also of Forest City, and several cousins.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother. Her husband, Elmer Adams, departed this life at 5:20 the afternoon of her funeral and her sister-in-law Mrs Lee (Minnie) Trimble passed away the following day.

Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, Ia, at 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, April 10, with Lacy Thompson, Methodist minister, who was assisted by Clarence Potter, preacher for the Church of Christ, New Market, Ia.

Those who served as pallbearers were Roy Pratt, Claude Drennen, Dwight Pratt, Carl Cade, Ernie Thompson and Elsey Guiliatt. Merrill R. Miller sang.

Burial was in Old Memory Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 19, 1962

Adams, Elmer Franklyn - Elmer Franklyn Adams, son of Barton and Laura (Hazelbaker) Adams was born near New Market, Ia Nov 6, 1896, and departed this life at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, April 10, 1962 at the age of 65 years, five months and four days.

He was united in marriage with Edna Trimble of Bedford May 11, 1930. They resided in Bedford until about eight years ago, the last six years being spent in Ogden, Ia.

They came to Clarinda in December, 1961. His wife, Edna, preceded him in death just two days.

He leaves to mourn his passing three sisters, Ethel Adams, and Mrs Joe (Grace) Hipsley of New Market, Ia, and Mrs Emma Middleton of San Antonio, Texas, two brothers, Lester of Gravity and Loyd of New Market, a brother-in-law, Lee Trimble of Forest City, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Mrs Ira (Bertha) Thompson, a brother John Adams, and also an infant brother.

He was a devoted member of the Methodist Church and also a member of the Sunlight Lodge No 459 AF &AM at Gravity, Ia.

Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, Ia at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, April 10. Clarence Potter Gospel preacher for the Church of Christ was in charge assisted by Rev Lacy Thompson of the Methodist Church. Both are ministers at New Market.

Those who served as pallbearers were Roy Pratt, Claude Drennen, Carl Cade, Dwight Pratt, Ernie Thompson and Elsey Guilliatt, Merrill R. Miller sang. Burial was in Ola Memory Cemetery near New Market, Ia. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 19, 1962

Adams, Enid C. Gray - Enid C. Gray Adams was born June 4, 1915 in Hopkins, Mo., to Pearl A. and Jessie Mae (Young) Gray. At the age of 11, her family moved to the Clearmont area where her folks ran the telephone office. Enid graduated from Clearmont High School in 1933.

Enid married Kenneth Dean Adams on July 23, 1938 and to this union were born three children: Ronald Dean, Karilyn Kaye (Kate) and Kenneth Kyle (Skip). As a family they lived in Coin where Enid cared for their children. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, cooking and Bingo.

Enid passed away April 30, 2012 at Westridge Quality Care and Rehab in Clarinda. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenneth in 1992; daughter Karilyn; son Ronald Dean; grandson Ron Adams, Jr; daughter-in-law Deb Osborn Adams, siblings: Genevieve Martin, Audrey Buck, Ruby Loop, William and Kenneth Gray.

Enid is survived by her son Skip Adams of Braddyville, Iowa; daughter-in-law Ronell Adams of Shenandoah, Iowa; grandchildren: Scott Adams of Blanchard, Iowa, Lisa Stauffer and husband Sheldon of Shenandoah, Iowa, Paula Hinrichs and husband Pete of Nevada, Cristi Williams and husband Steve of Des Moines, Iowa, Tracy Brown and husband Shad of Braddyville, Iowa, Renee McMahon and husband Tim of Dubuque, Iowa, and Jesse Adams of Braddyville, Iowa; great-grandchildren: Kenneth Adams, KatLyn Searl and husband Lucas, Krystin Adams, Kyle Adams, Adam Stauffer, Rachel Stauffer, Zach Hinrichs, Josh Hinrichs, Ryan Hinrichs, Bailey Hinrichs, Saige Brown, Tadyn Brown and Baby McMahon due in May; great-great-granddaughter Olivia Searl; nieces, nephews and friends.

A private memorial service for Enid will be held at a later date.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 10, 2012

Adams, Esther Wardlow - New Market, Dec 19--Word has been received of the death of Mrs Charles Adams in Kansas City the past week. Her remains will be brought to New Market for funeral services on Sunday with burial in the Memory Cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 25, 1930

Marriage - Esther Wardlow born 1863 Illinois dau of James W. Wardlow and Jane Worlds wed 30 Mar 1898 Taylor Co Iowa to Charles Adams son of Jonathan Adams and Hannah Lewellen

Adams, Evelyn L. Maley - Funeral services for Mrs Glen (Evelyn) Adams, 61, of Clarinda will be at 10:30 am, Tuesday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev Dwight Crosby officiating.

Visitation will be from 7-8 pm, this Monday evening at the funeral home.

Mrs Adams died Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital in Shenandoah.

She was born July 23, 1929, at Coin, Iowa, the daughter of Forrest C. and Mary A. Hall Maley.

On Sept 3, 1949 she was married to Glen Adams who survives.

Mrs Adams had worked at Henry Field's in Shenandoah and at MHI in Clarinda.

She is survived by her husband, Glen of the home and two sons, Mike Adams, Clarinda and Danny Adams of the home. There are four grandchildren. Her mother, Mrs Mary Maley lives in Shenandoah. Robert Maley of Atlantic is a brother and Mrs Jim (Juanita) Sawhill of Canoga Park, Ca, is a sister. Mrs Lena McElroy is a sister-in-law and Burton Adams is a brother-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her father, Forrest.

A memorial fund is being established.

Burial will be in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 5, 1990

Adams, Florence LaFever - Funeral services for Florence Adams, 69 of Clarinda, will be at 2 pm, Tuesday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev Virgil Blosser officiating.

Mrs Adams died Saturday morning at her home at 409 S. 12th.

She was born May 30, 1908, at Clarinda, the daughter of Ellis and Jessie Damon LaFever. In 1924 she was married to Charles Gray who died in 1952. In 1954 she was married to Orval Adams. He preceded her in death in 1963.

Mrs Adams had lived around Clarinda area most of her life.

Survivors include four children: Walter Gray, Gillette, Wyo, Mrs Wilbur (Edna) Lininger, Clarinda, Robert Gray, New Market, and Mrs Harold (Dorothy) Adams, Fremont, Neb. There are 16 grandchildren and 12 step grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

Sisters are Mrs Edna Morris, Clarinda and Mrs Ruby Morrow, Clarinda. Brothers are Damon LaFever, Clarinda and Bud LaFever, Fremont, neb.

She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren and 2 brothers, John and Donald LaFever.

Mark Farmer will be soloist and Grace Perry organist. Casket bearers will be Danny Wallace, Eddie Reynolds, Lowell Lawger, Jim Whited, Tom Shane, and Cliff Carmichael. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1978

Adams, John Everett - John Everett Adams, second son of Mr and Mrs Burt Adams, was born near New Market, Ia, May 9, 1912, and was suddenly taken from this life in a mine accident the evening of July 27, 1932, aged 20 years, 2 months and 18 days. He had been working in the mine against the mild protest of his parents, but feeling his earnings were sorely needed to maintain the family. His father was in the hospital at the time and he was their main dependence. He had always been a willing contributor to the support of the family.

He is survived by his parents, and two brothers and three sisters: Paul, Mildred, Shirley, Merrell and Wilma. One sister had preceded him into the Great Beyond. There are also a host of relatives and friends from whose midst he will be missed.

Funeral services at the Christian church in New Market, Rev L.M. Kirby being in charge. Burial was in Memory cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Thursday, Aug 4, 1932

New Market (Special)--John Adams, 18, was instantly killed at the Fred Johnson coal mine, east of here along highway No. 3, when he fell from the "bucket" in which he was riding from the bottom of the shaft late Wednesday afternoon.

He had complained on not feeling well, having a headache and sick at his stomach. Fred Johnson, his employer who was working below in the new mine with Adams, had told him to go up where he could get better air. The machinery had pulled the bucket about half way up when the boy must have become faint, falling fifty feet to his death.

It is possible, Arnold Johnson, who was at the top, and Fred Johnson believe, that he was dead before he struck the bottom. His body was badly crushed by the impact with the hard floor and no life remained in his body. A doctor was called from New Market at once, but there was no doubt about the uselessness of trying to revive any spark of life.

Adams, know about New Market a "John Quincy," had worked with Johnson in sinking the new shaft. He had learned the miner trade during recent years, having discontinued his schooling in the New Market schools before he was eligible for high school.

His father, Bert Adams, lies in a critical condition at Iowa City where he was taken last week for an emergency appendix operation. His mother, 3 brothers and sisters are at the farm home north of New Market.

The boy's funeral will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Christian church in New Market. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 28, 1932

Adams, John Q. - John Q. Adams, 74, who has made his home in Clarinda and intermitantly at Omaha, died Saturday at the St Catherine's Hospital in Omaha after a brief illness.

The funeral plans are for Wednesday at 1:30 pm at the Walker Funeral Home here, and burial is to be in Davis Cemetery.

Mr Adams was a railroad ma when active locally, living in Clarinda about 20 years. He has six surviving children, including Charlie W. Adams of Mobridge, S Dak, Orval and Harold, Mrs Blanche Lafaver and Mrs Effie Squires of Clarinda, Ester Heller of Norfolk, Nebr. Two brothers are Bert A. and Coot Adams of New Market, and three sisters Mrs Effie Fuller of Eldorado Springs, Mo, Mrs Cora Fuller of Colorado Springs, Colo, and Mrs Lucy Bean of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 11, 1957

Adams, John Wesley - Dallas (Special)--John Adams, son of Bart Adams, died suddenly in the office of Dr Hardin in Bedford Thursday. The death was caused by heart disease. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 4, 1946

Gravity--John Adams, 45, of Gravity, son of Bart Adams, died Thursday afternoon at Dr J.F. Hardin's office in Bedford of a heart attack. He had been sick just that day. Mr Adams was a trucker here for a number of years.

The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Christian church. Burial was in the New Market cemetery. BEDFORD TIMES-PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Nov 7, 1946

John Wesley Adams, youngest son of Barton and Laura Adams was born near Gravity, Iowa, December 9, 1901, and departed from this life October 31, 1946, at the age of 44 years, 10 months and 22 days. He was married to Miss Marjorie Wilson of Hopkins, Mo, November 17, 1931, at Auburn, Nebraska. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Marjorie; her parents, Mr and Mrs Theodore Williams of North Hollywood, Calif; his aged father, Barton Adams; three brothers, Lester and Loyd of near Gravity, Elmer of Bedford; three sisters, Mrs Grace Hipsley and Ethel Adams of near Gravity; Mrs Emma Middleton of San Antonio, Texas; several nieces and nephews, and other relatives and many friends. His mother passed away March 5, 1923, and a sister, Mrs Bertha Thompson, on October 24, 1908; a brother who died in infancy. John had been in failing health for several months but carried on with his work, until he was stricken with a heart attack. He was rushed to a physician where medical aid was given, but he passed away a short time later.

He was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need and will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

He was a member of Sunlight Lodge No 459 AF&AM of Gravity. His entire life was spent in this vicinity--Gravity Independent. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 12, 1946

Adams, Jonathan Alonzo "Lonnie", 92, native of the farm area northeast of New Market, died Friday at the Pugh Rest Home where he had been resident in recent years.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home Sunday afternoon with Preacher Glen Mitchell in charge. Organ music was by Aletha L. Hutchings, and casketbearers were Paul Adams, Lloyd Hutt, Bob Anderson, Raymond Crawford, Lewis Glassgow and Wendell Warrick. Burial was in the Ladoga Cemetery near Gravity.

During the last several years of his life, he made his home at the Pugh Rest Home and remained active until becoming bedfast about three weeks before his death.

Jonathan Alonzo, son of Charles and Mary Jane Adams, was born Jan 3, 1874 in Taylor County, about six miles northeast of New Market. The farm had been purchased from the government by his grandfather, Jonathan Adams.

He was one of a family of seven children, all having preceded him in death, with the exception of one brother, Bert Adams of New Market, and a sister, Mrs Cora Lewellen of Larkspur, Colo.

He spent the early part of his life on the farm of his birthplace, until he moved with his parents to a farm east of New Market where his father engaged in coal mining. He learned the trade of coal mining, and worked at this occupation many years.

His entire life was spent in Taylor and Page Counties, with the exception of about ten years spent in Kansas and Missouri. He never married. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 5, 1966 Monday

Adams, Levi - Levi Adams, son of Johnathan and Hannah Adams was born in Ray county Missouri in the year 1847 and departed this life at his home in northeast Bedford, March 23, 1926 at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 14 days.

In 1854 he came with his parents to Taylor county where he spent the remainder of his life. He saw this county grow from a vast prairie into one of the richest sections of the state.

He was united in marriage to Mary Jane King February 27, 1872 and to this union were born seven children, two girls and five boys: Manford of Clarinda, Julia Brown of New Market, Wiley and Jess of Gravity, Bessie Farrell of Sheridan, Mo, William and Clarence at home.

He leaves to mourn his loss besides his companion and children, six sisters and five brothers (3 sisters preceding him in death). Those surviving him are Charley of Mound City, Kansas; R.T. of Colorado; R.F. of this county, Sanford of Clarinda, Daniel of Clarinda, Mary Sowles of Superior, Nebr; Sireptia Pace of Colorado; Lizzie Ballworth of Colorado; Nell Hawhee of Oklahoma; Susie Campbell of Bedford, Lucy Bean of New Market. The sisters preceding him in death were, Jane Alkire, Allie Cade and Lila Lewellen. Also twenty three grand children, seven great grandchildren and a host of friends.

He had made peace with his God and was prepared when the end came and went very peacefully.

The funeral was held Thursday March25, at 2:00 o'clock at his home. Rev Coley had charge of the services. Interment was given in Old Memory cemetery at New Market. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Apr 1, 1926 and also BEFORD TIME REPUBLICAN, Apr 1, 1926

Adams, Loyd J. - Loyd J. Adams, 89, of New Market died Thursday evening at Bethesda Care Center where he had been for the past 10 months.

He was born March 28, 1891 near New Market, the son of Barton F. and Laura Hazelbaker Adams.

He was a veteran of WWI and had lived in the New Market area all of his life.

He is survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held this Monday afternoon at the Church of Christ in New Market with Jon Palmquist officiating. Shirley Larson was soloist and Lois Moore organist. Casket bearers were members of the Gravity American Legion Post 578.

Burial was in Memory Cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 16, 1981 Monday

Adams, Marjorie Lois Wilson - Graveside services for Marjorie Lois Adams, 85, were held Tuesday, March 1, at 2 pm at Memory Cemetery, New Market, with Rev Steve Peters officiating. Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Marjorie Lois Wilson Adams, daughter of Ora Wilson and Laura Belle Ingram Wilson, was born six miles west of Hopkins, Mo., Feb 17, 1909 and died Feb 26, 1994, at Clarinda.

She lived in the rural Hopkins community and attended the Plum Grove County School.

On Nov 17, 1931 she married John Adams at Auburn, Ne, and they lived at Gravity, where they farmed and ran a gas station.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1964, her parents, Ora and Laura Belle, and one brother, Jennings.

Survivors include two sisters, Stella Wisen, Morro Bay, CA., and Doris Owens, Hopkins, Mo, nieces and nephews. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 9, 1994

Adams, Myrtle May Smelcer Beal - Myrtle Mae Smelcer, was born May 17, 1872, and died July 8, 1930, age 58 years, 1 month and 21 days. She was married July 13, 1891 to Solomon Beaal. To this union were born five children, Clara, John, Lulu, Nancy, and Roxie, all of whom were with her at the time of her death, except Nancy being unable to come.

Mr Beal passed away 29 years ago. She was later married to John [Adams]. To this union were born six children, Charles, Orville, Harold, Effie, Esther and Blanche.

She has one brother, Robert Smelcer of Clarinda and four sisters Cora Weaver, and Addie Welch of Clarinda, Mary Anderson of New Market, Iowa and Ollie Wiseman of Pickering, Mo., and a host of grandchildren.

Relatives and friends all whom are left to mourn her loss of a kind and loving mother.

Funeral was held last Thursday at 2 o'clock at the Walker Funeral Home by Rev Snook and Rev Ahern. Burial in Davis Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 14, 1930

Adams, Orval - Death came quite suddenly to Orval Adams, 55, at 6:30 pm Saturday, at his home 608 S 12th St here in Clarinda. He had been in ill health and unable to work for the past two years, the apparent cause of his death was a heart attack.

He was born in New Market but had lived in Clarinda for 50 years. He was employed most of the time by the Mount Arbor Nurseries in Shenandoah, driving back and forth to work.

Besides his wife, Florence, he is survived by three children, Charles Adams, Emerson, Harold Adams, Clarinda, Mrs Charles (Hazel) Kalkas, Jasper, Ark, and four step children, Mrs Wilbur (Edna) Lininger, Clarinda, Walter Gray, Council Bluffs, Robert Gray, Clarinda, and Mrs Harold (Dorothy) Adams, Clarinda.

Funeral service will be conducted from the Walker Funeral home at 2 pm Tuesday, with Rev Donald J. Tyler in charge. Burial will be in the Rose Hill cemetery at Shenandoah. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Monday, Sep 2, 1963

Anderson, Carl J. - The death of Carl J. Anderson was mentioned in this paper last week. The deceased lived to the good old age of 78 years, 4 months and 21 days. His wife died about 1888 and since that time a son grown to manhood has died. Mr Anderson was born in Sweden. Came to America in 1860; first locating at New Sweden, Iowa, where he lived about a year when he moved to Illinois and remained there until 1881. At about that time he came to Page county. Mrs Anderson was a very pleasant man to meet and always lived as a good Christian should. The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon and the services were conducted by Rev Terhberg. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church at Nyman, Iowa. The deceased leaves two sons and two daughters: J.A. and G.L. Anderson, and Mrs F.O. Peterson and Mrs J.C. Byorth. ESSEX INDEPENDENT, Essex, Iowa, Mar 2, 1900

Anderson, Ida Caroline Erricson - Fremont Twp--Obituary--Ida Caroline Erricson was born in Sweden in 1861, immigrated to this country in 1880. Married A.C. Anderson in 1881, died at her home in Fremont township near Mission Ridge Thursday, March 29th, 1900. Mrs Anderson suffered from heart trouble the last few years, but her sudden departure was sorely unexpected. Her absence will be painfully felt by a surviving husband and seven children, (One boy having gone before), two sisters and two brothers; two of which attended the funeral, namely John Ericson and Mrs Swanson both of Wakefield, Nebraska. The obsequies were had at the Mission church, Sunday afternoon, when a large number of sympathizing friends wished to take a final glance of their friend. The remains were sepultured in the Nyman cemetery. The separation is painful, but there is consolation in the assurance of the departed mother and wife, as well as a brother and son are safe at Home, at which the mourning ones may not wonder in dismay, "Will anyone there at that beautiful gate, be waiting and watching for me?" ESSEX INDEPENDENT, Essex, Iowa, Apr 6, 1900

Bagley, Oscar - Oscar Bagley of the northwestern corner of Taylor county, a former resident of Page county, and a highly respected and esteemed citizen, died Saturday after only 26 hours' illness at the home of W.S. Day, in the northwest corner of Valley township, Page county. Mr Bagley was a carpenter by occupation and was engaged in rebuilding the house of Mr Day. He was taken ill Friday noon and the next morning thought of going to Villisca with Mr Day, to consult a physician, but when Mr Day was ready to drive to town, said he was unable to go. Mr Day made the trip to Villisca hurriedly and returned with Dr Jackson, who, although finding Mr Bagley sitting up said he could do nothing for him, and that his time was short. The illness, the doctor reported, resembled cholera infantum more than anything else. Death came at 2 pm. The deceased was 53 years and 14 days old, was a native of Canada, and had a residence of from 16 to 20 years in Page county, having resided in Douglas and Valley townships. At the time of his death his home was about two miles over the Taylor county line, near the northwestern corner of that county, where he lived on his farm. His wife and daughter were sent for, and came to what had so soon been changed to a house of mourning. Mrs Bagley the widow is the daughter of Mrs E. Newsam of Douglas township, Page county, and the surviving daughter of Mr Bagley is 14 years of age. The deceased was a member of the Christian church. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 pm at the Day home, conducted by Reverends David Dodds of Hepburn and Brockett of Tarkio, Mo. The deceased died a member in good standing of the Masonic fraternity, and was buried with Masonic honors, 50 or 60 Masons attending from Villisca and Red Oak. The funeral was very largely attended and the procession was over one mile in length. The burial was in North Page cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 13, 1897

Bean, John - John Burnett Bean, son of William and Elizabeth Bean, was born near Hopkins, Mo, May 15, 1876, and departed this life at his home in New Market on Jan 29, 1938, at the age of 61 years, 8 months and 14 days.

When he was a small boy, his family moved to this community where he spent his entire life.

In the year of 1895 he was united in marriage to Lucy Adams. To this union was born nine children, three of whom have preceded him in death, John, Evelyn, and Elizabeth.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, and daughter Marie at home, daughters, Mrs Clara O'Dell and family of Bedford, Mrs Art Templeton and family of Falls City, Nebr; sons, Earl and Dan and families of New Market and Hobart of Utah; three brothers, three sisters, fifteen grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr Bean operated a coal mine east of town for the past twenty years. He was always loyal and generous to those who worked with him, and he never refused a stranger food or a night's lodging.

He seem to know that but once we pass this way and then the silent door swings on its hinges, opens, closes and no more one passes this way, so while he could he gave to his family, neighbors and friends sympathy in their sorrow and help in their needs. The roads were never too bad or the weather too cold for him to give assistance where it was needed. He will truly be missed from this community. So let us think of his death as being God's mercy, strange, uncomprehended, the undiscovered goal, the land of promise when the toil is ended, the day dawn of the soul

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Walker funeral home in Clarinda, conducted by Rev E.B. Osborn, assisted by Rev T.J. Overholt. Music was furnished by a mixed quartette, Miss Alice McAnaney, Mrs Lulu Overholt, T.J. Overholt and George Webb, with Mrs Bessie Godfrey as pianist. Casket bearers were Dan Bean, Earl Bean, Clint Bean, Russel O'Dell, Gerald O'Dell, and Lewis Kreamier. Interment was made in the Old Memory cemetery.

Mrs Favor and son, Gerald Kenney and Bert Morton of Des Moines, Glen Bean, Cliff Bean of Omaha, Tommy Bean, Ray Bean of Villisca, Mrs Pansey Templeton of Falls City, Nebr, Mr and Mrs Lock Branson of Bedford, and Mrs Albert Parks of Gravity were out of town relatives attending the John Bean funeral services held Monday afternoon at Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1938

Bean, Lucy Janettie Adams - Lucy Janettie Adams, daughter of Jonathon and Sarah Jane Adams, was born near Ladoga, Ia, June 14, 1877.

She was married to John Bean, Nov 2, 1895. They made their home in the vicinity of New Market where they reared their family of nine children.

Mrs Bean was an exemplary woman and mother. Her principal interest was centered around her children and grandchildren. She was a hard working woman, but never too busy to lend a helping hand to her neighbors and friends. She was a member of the Christian Church and loved to attend as long as she was physically able.

For the past 13 years she had made her home in Clarinda. Since her health had failed, she had been spending the winter months with her daughters in Missouri. It was at the home of her daughter Pansy that she became ill, and died Nov 24, 1958.

Her husband, daughters Evelyn, Elizabeth and Marie and son John preceded her in death.

Surviving are five children: Clara O'Dell of Lebanon, Mo, Hobert Bean and Pansy Templeton of Liberty, Mo, and Earl and Dan Bean of Beuna, Wash. Mrs Bean was the last of a family of six children. Her whole life had been spent in this vicinity.

The services were held at the Walker Funeral Home Nov 29 in charge of the Rev G.R. McGhghy, pastor of the Assembly of God at Clarinda. Casket bearers were Kenneth, Robert and Marvin bean, James Sheesle Fred and James Kreamier. Music wa by Aletha Hutchings and Doris Forbes who sang, "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "Death is Only a Dream." Burial was in Old Memory Cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 4, 1958

Died--Near Villisca, in Adams county, on the 11th, ult., Mrs Annie E. Brown, wife of Mr J.P. Brown, in the 21st year of her age.

More than four years ago, the deceased connected herself with the Presbyterian church of Clarinda, and was recently dismissed to join herself with others in forming a new organization near her new home. But God's ways are often different from ours. In His all wise providence He has taken her, we doubt not, from the church militant to the church triumphant.

A sorrowing husband, an aged mother, a loving sister and brother, together with numerous friends, mourn her loss. "And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, 'write, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.'" PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 5, 1870

Brown, Raymond Pressley -

Funeral services for Raymond Pressley Brown, 59, who died in Kansas City and the body brought here Wednesday will be held Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at the Foster-Harmon Funeral home.

Mrs Brown who was formerly Nine Waterman, accompanied the body from Kansas City Wednesday in the Foster-Harmon funeral car, and is remaining for only a few days. Her brother Gerald Waterman, may be here for the service, as well as Mr Brown's brother, Thomas of Des Moines. His two other brothers are in California Walter E. Brown in Riverside and Wilbur E. Brown in Los Angeles.

Mr Brown was the youngest son of Dr and Mrs J.P. Brown, who lived at 112 West Garfield Street for more than 65 years. Raymond was cashier and then agent for the Burlington railroad moving to Kansas City, Mo, in 1918. He was in the accounting department for the C .B & Q and then was city commercial agent for the Mobile & Ohio railroad for ten years. He has been retired recently because of ill health and died Tuesday in Kansas City.

Mr and Mrs Brown lost a son, Raymond R. 22, in the service. He was a member of the marine air corps and was a casualty in the Battle of Midway in June, 1942. He was awarded the distinguished service cross posthumously.

The funeral has been set at 3 o'clock Friday in order to avoid conflict with the service of J.F Sinn.

Rev R.J. Dieken of the Presbyterian church will be in charge. Burial will be in the family lot in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1947

Raymond Pressley Brown entered upon this earthly pilgrimage in the year of our Lord, 1888, on Jan 26th, and died Jan 21, 1946 [sic, 1947].

He and his wife lived in Clarinda until the year 1918, when they moved to Kansas City.

He was the son of John P. Brown, who for many years was a dentist in this community. His mother was Mary Loranz Brown.

Mr Brown has three brothers, Walter A., Thomas L., and Wilbur E.

A son, Raymond R. Brown, was killed in action in World War II in the battle of Midway at the age of 22 years.

Memorial services were conducted at the Foster-Harmon Funeral home by the minister of the First Presbyterian church, Richard J. Dieken. Music was played by Miss Carrie Loranz. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 10, 1947

Diehl, Catherine Brown - Mrs Clarence A. (Catherine) Diehl, 71, died suddenly Sunday afternoon from a heart condition following several months of illness. She had undergone surgery three weeks before in the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, but had been at her apartment home recently.

Mrs Diehl had been a Clarinda resident for 14 years, coming from Des Moines when her husband needed hospitalization. The friendliness of the community caused her to remain here, and she served the Clarinda library for seven years as assistant librarian, retiring in 1958. She continued her residence at the Richardson apartment, 18th and Lincoln Sts.

She was born at Sioux City on Jan 18, 1891. She attended Ward Bellmont College and had training in dramatics in Boston.

She was active in the community by her service to the Gray Ladies, being one of the original group; to the Westminster United Presbyterian Church; Sigma Delta Phi and Garden Club and was member of Daughters of American Revolution. Her interest in books was outstanding, increasing the service which she gave at the library.

Service is being planned at 10 am Wednesday at the Williams Memorial Chapel, the Rev D.C. Davis officiating, Mrs Helen Hall Hoskinson organist. Mrs Diehl's brother, Herman Brown is coming from Evanston, Ill, on Tuesday to join the local friends. They will take the body to Graceland Cemetery at Sioux City for burial at about 4 pm Wednesday. The graveside service will be where her husband and others of the family were placed. The latter service is in charge of Rev Luverne K. Clark, Presbyterian minister at Sioux City.

A memorial for Mrs Diehl is being established for benefit of the Clarinda Public Library. Mrs Aris White, librarian, has been named in charge of the fund.

Casketbearers for the Clarinda service will be C.V. Lisle, Lyle M. Cassat, Edwin Lisle, Ed S. Lisle and Read Arthur. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Monday, Apr 9, 1962

Diehl, Clarence A. - Clarence A. Diehl, 79, died Wednesday afternoon at 1:40 o'clock after a year's residence in Clarinda. He is a former officer of the Iowa-Des Moines National bank of Des Moines, was a 50-year mason, a life member of the Consistory, KCCH, and member of the Presbyterian church. Surviving are his wife, whose home is Des Moines, a son in Washington and a daughter in California. Services and interment will be at Sioux City. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 21, 1949

Dougherty, Ray L. - Ray L. Dougherty, 52, local real estate man, was unable to recover from a cerebral hemorrhage attack which he suffered Wednesday morning, and died at the Municipal hospital Friday [Nov 28] at 10:07 am.

Ray was reared in the New Market vicinity. His father was T.M. "Garve" Dougherty, banker in that vicinity, who died in 1927. His wife and 2 1/2 year old daughter, Janice Rae survive him, also a brother, Ralph, of Kansas City. His business career has been in both Clarinda and Omaha.

Among those who are here for the funeral, which is being held this Monday afternoon at 2 are Mr and Mrs Ralph Dougherty of Kansas City; Mrs Alvina Squires of Denver, Colo, mother of Mrs Dougherty.

Rev Lester Greenwood of the Methodist church is in charge of the service at the Walker Funeral home. Mrs Doris Forbes and Miss Aletha Hutchings furnishing the music. Burial will be in Old Memory cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 1, 1952 Monday

Falk, Infant child of L. John - Fremont Township--The infant child of Mr and Mrs L. John FAlk died after a short illness last Friday, and was buried in the Fremont cemetery the following Monday. ESSEX INDEPENDENT, Essex, Iowa, Apr 6, 1900

Gillmore, Hal R. - Interment services for Hal R. Gillmore will be at the Clarinda Cemetery at 2 pm Tuesday, following his death and cremation of the remains in California March 17.

Mr Gillmore was manager of the Clarinda Swift & Co plant for 20 years. Mr and Mrs Gillmore moved from Clarinda 34 years ago and located in California 19 years ago. He had been in ill health for several years before his death at Linwood Hospital in Los Angeles.

His wife Vona has moved back to Clarinda arriving last of the week with her sister, Mrs Belle Sperry. The two will have apartments in the Lowry house at 16th and State St.

Mr Gilmore has four children, Mrs Josephine Melson of La Grange, Ill, Mrs Grace Spratt of Iowa City, Mrs Ruth Kerr of El Cajon, Calif and Kenneth of Indianapolis, Ind with five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Two brothers are Fred Gillmore of Downey, Calif and Joe Gillmore of Garden Grove, Calif. The Rev Ralph Allen is in charge of the memorial service with Williams Memorial Chapel making the arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 18, 1962

Hal Gillmore, 89, died at Huntington Park, Calif, March 17, according to word to relatives here. He had been ill for more than 10 years.

Mr Gillmore was veteran manager of Swift & Co here, and Mr and Mrs Gillmore moved west several years after his retirement. He was active in Chamber of Commerce work in Clarinda.

The body was cremated and information received here is that his interment may be in Clarinda Cemetery. His wife, Vona, survives him. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, March 26, 1962

California Death Index - Hall R. Gillmore, 15 Feb 1873 - 17 Mar 1962 Los Angeles, Calif; mother's maiden name Mallory

Hadden, Melinda McMillon - Again we are called upon to record the death of one of the early settlers of this locality, namely that of Mrs Melinda Hadden, better known as Grandma Hadden. This lady was one of the first white persons to locate in Page County. She came here in the noonday of the past century and for 52 years had dwelt in the homestead in which she died. Twenty years before the railroad was built, while yet this was a barren wilderness she came to this county. The hardships and dangers of pioneer life surrounded her. A few years after her arrival the husband and father was called away and laid to rest on the hillside a few hundred feet from the desolute home. Thus she was called upon to journey along, lonely and sad, with no one to support and comfort her. No doubt a feeling of sadness often crept over her as she sat by the fireside listening to the moaning of the night winds or the cries of the wild beasts that haunted the woods and prairie. The years rolled by and the children grew to maturity. As she gazed at the landscape she could also behold a wonderful transformation as the plains became fertile fields, while here and there appeared cottages, school houses, churches and villages. The children were scattered about and only one is now a resident of this county, namely Edward Hadden with whom she has made her home.

The deceaed, whose maiden name was Melinda McMillon, was born the 25th day of January 1812 in the state of Tennessee. From there she went with her parents to Indiana and remained with them until 1832, when she was married to John Hadden. After residing in the same state 8 years, they removed to Arkansas, with their family, and made their home there until about the year 1850, when they came to this state, this county, and to this old homestead, where she spent the remainder of her days, her death occuring Sept 12th, 1902.

To John and Melinda Hadden were born 10 children, 8 of whom are still living. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 pm. Dr Phelps preached the discourse and the Presbyterian quartette furnished the music. A large number of people attended the obsequies and followed the remains to the quaint little cemetery where all that is mortal of Grandma Hadden is now resing by the side of her husband, who preceded her 48 years ago. ESSEX INDEPENDENT, Essex, Iowa, Sep 19, 1902

Higginbotham, Infant of John - Franklin Grove--The infant child of John Higginbotham was buried at the Franklin Grove cemetery last Sunday. ESSEX INDEPENDENT, Essex, Iowa, Apr 6, 1900

Keele, George Lyle - George Lyle, son of Jess and Zella Dahl Keele, was born at Hinton, Iowa Dec 4, 1919. He died at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Feb 28th [1983], having reached the age of 63.

At an early age, George with his family moved to Blencoe, Iowa where he attended school and the Congregational Church. After his graduation from high school in 1938, he worked with waterway construction on the Missouri River as a pile driver, around Onawa, Iowa.

George was united in marriage at Sioux City, to Naomi McCue, March 7, 1940. To this union were born two children Nancy and Lyle.

Following his marriage, he worked for Hoak Construction at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, then as an electrician on the Alcan highway in Canada. In 1944 he entered the U.S. Navy. He served as an electrician aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kassan Bay in the Pacific theater. He received his discharge March 5th, 1946 in Boston, Mass.

In June of 1946 he started working for Iowa Power and Light at Missouri Valley, moving to Shenandoah in July of 1947, he was a line foreman for Iowa Power until his death. At present he was steward for Local 499 of the Electrical Brotherhood. He was a 26 years member of the Elks Lodge 1122, Williams-Jobe-Gibson Post American Legion, a life member and present commander of the V.F.W. Post 7224 and a life member of the Amvets Post 8 in Shenandoah.

George's interests in life were his family, hunting and fishing, his fraternal and service organizations, his work and his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife Naomi, his daughter Nancy and her husband Jim Whitehill of Shenandoah, son Lyle and wife Janet of Denver, Colo., grandchildren, Larry, Rhonda, Randy and Lance Whitehill of Shenandoah and Kimberly, Kristy and Karen Keele of Denver.

He also leaves his brothers Newell and his wife Clarice of Blencoe, Iowa, Edward and his wife Jean of Sebring, Ohio, and his sister Ruby and her husband Clint Sisson of Blencoe, Iowa.

Services were held March 3 from the Congregational Church with the Rev Ed Cox officiating. Honorary bearers were Richard Barrett, Stephen B. Howard, Richard McIntyre, Maurice McNeilly, John Noveinger, Maurice Reavis, Richard Fuhr, Kent Hoxie, Tim McIntyre, Mervin Morhain, Lester Racine and Maurice Spies. Casket bearers were Brad Davis, Don Ginger, Jack Millikan, Kenny DeBaere, Ron Malmberg and Tom Olson.

Mrs Wanda Connell and Miss Faustina McGinnis were in charge of memorial registration and on the floral committee were Mrs Stephen B. Howard, Mrs Richard McIntyre, Mrs Maurice McNeilly and Mrs Lester Racine. Church ushers were Terry Miller and Don Rorebeck. Glen Sheirbon was soloist and pianist was Mrs Gage Parker.

Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery where military graveside rites were conducted by the Sidney Post 128 of the American Legion. Elks graveside services were conducted by the Shenandoah Lodge 1122.

Memorials to the heart fund may be left with Tom Beavers at the City National Bank or Jennings Chapel.

Keele, Naomi Minnie McCue - Funeral services for Naomi Minnie Keele, 73, of Shenandoah, will be held Monday, May 2, 1994, at 10:30 am from the Congregational Church in Shenandoah. Visitation will be at the Hackett Funeral Home Sunday, May 1, from 7 to 8 pm. A memorial has been established for the Alzheimer's Association, Scientific Board for Research, 825 Speer Blvd, Suit 1, Denver, Colo 80218. Naomi died Wednesday, Apr 27, 1994, in Aurora, Colo., where she had spent the past four years suffering from alzheimer's disease. Up until that time she had lived in Shenandoah as an active member of the community and a dedicated housewife since 1947.

Naomi was born on March 25, 1921, to Roy and Hazel McCue. She married George Lyle Keele on March 7, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George, and one sister, Eunice Thompson.

Surviving are her daughter, Nancy Whitehill of Shenandoah, and her son, Lyle Keele of Littleton, Colo; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one brother Clayton McCue and one sister, Hazel Wallis. EVENING SENTINEL, Shenandoah, Iowa, Apr 29, 1994

Kenigsberg, Joseph - Our people were shocked yesterday morning when the sad news was learned that Joseph Kenigsberg, the senior member of the Model clothing firm, had died at his home on Thomas avenue about 5 o'clock.

Death was caused by rheumatism from which he had suffered many years, suddenly attacking s heart. During the night he had suffered quite severely and about 4 o'clock became much worse and his wife attempted to alleviate the pain but could not and finally summoned a physician who administered several hypodermic injections but it was of no avail and after a few faint flutters his heart ceased beating and he was dead.

The news of his death came as a greater surprise as he was down town Wednesday attending to business and seemed as well as usual. Since his return from Burlington Junctions, a short time ago, he seemed to be improving somewhat, although while there he suffered a sort of paralytic stroke but from which he was recovering. He had been a sufferer from rheumatism for many years and had tried treatments at various places hoping to be benefitted but it was not thought that the disease was dangerous and that in so short a time he would be taken from his wife and friends.

He was born at Obbach, Bavaria, in December, 1842, and when he was 25 years of age he came to New Yoark. From there he went to Cincinnatti, where he clerked in a clothing store. About 14 years ago he went to Hiawatha, Kas., and entered into partnership with his brother, Jacob, in the clothing business. After being there 10 years they moved to this city four years ago and established the Model clothing store. He and Mrs Kenigsberg were united in marriage at Springfield, Ill., nearly 20 years ago. Besides his wife, he leaves his brother Jacob and a sister at Cincinnati to mourn his loss. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. ad A.O.U.W. lodges, carrying $2,000 life insurance in the latter. Since coming to this city he has gained many friends, the ones who knew him best, holding him in the highest esteem. His sudden taking away arouses the sympathy of all our people, who extend to the bereaved wife and brother their deepest sympathies.

The funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock, conducted by the I.O.O.F. and A.O.U.W. lodges. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. THE SHENANDOAH WORLD, Shenandoah, Iowa, Jun 6, 1902

Mannasmith, Isaac - Coin--The funeral of Mr Mannasmith was held from the U.P. church, Saturday afternoon. Mr Mannasmith was formerly a resident of this vicinity but has recently lived in Nebraska. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 2, 1916

Mannasmith, Lee F. - Funeral services for Lee F. Mannasmith, age 93, of Shenandoah will be held at the Hackett Funeral Home at 11:30 pm, Wednesday, January 13, 1993. Burial will take place at the Snow Hill Cemetery near Coin, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Lee F. Mannasmith, the son of William and Amanda (Snyder) Mannasmith was born on January 21, 1899, at Coin, Iowa. On February 18, 1920, he was united in marriage to Florence Howrey at the home of her parents in Coin. Mr Mannasmith was employed for over 40 years as an agent for Marlin Oil Company and Conoco Oil Company. He was a member of the Coin United Methodist Church until moving to Shenandoah in 1969 when he became a member of the Norwich United Methodist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, son William Mannasmith, three brothers, Guy, Lester and Leslie.

Survivors include his wife Florence, of Shenandoah, two brothers, Dr Clarence Mannasmith of Morrilton, Ark., and William Mannasmith of Coin, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Anna Nielsen of Shenandoah; five step-grandchildren, Janet Irvin, Dan Good, Cinda Carlson and Lori Peister all of Shenandoah; David Good of Beatrice, Neb., fourteen step-great-grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr Mannasmith passed away at Garden View Care Center [Shenandoah] this past Sunday, January 10, 1993, where he had been a resident since December 1, 1992. EVENING SENTINEL, Shenandoah, Iowa, Jan 11, 1993

Martin, Ella Melvina Baldwin - Ella Melvina Baldwin, daughter of David M. and Ruby A. Pringle-Baldwin was born at Wattsburg, Erie County, Pennsylvania. February 23, 1854 and died at her home east of Braddyville, Ia., July 8, 1928 at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 15 days.

She grew to womanhood in Erie Co., and attended the country schools there and completed her education at the State Normal school at Edinboro, Erie Co., Pa, in the year of 1871, and also academy of Painesville, Ohio school, first teaching in Pennsylvania and later in the state of Kansas. She returned to her native state of Pennsylvnia where on February 2, 1882, she was united in marriage to Howard Martin of Braddyville, Ia. To this union were born five children, three of these James W., Blanche, Beatrice and Ralph preceeding her, dying in infancy. She is survived by her husband, a son, Ward Lafayette, a daughter, Evangeline Adell, and one granddaughter, Ruby Fern, who were with her at the time of her death. Two brothers, Eli D. Baldwin of Westmoreland, Kansas and Rev E.L. Baldwin of Puente, Cal. She was of Christian faith and a true and loving mother, who was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Manning Rose of Clearmont, Mo., at the Braddyville Christian Church Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial at Coin. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 12, 1928

McAlpin, Dennis D. - Dennis D. McAlpin, 86, of New Market died Tuesday morning at Clarinda Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday.

He was born Jan 10, 1895, near New Market, the son of Willie Eugene and Amanda Weaver McAlpin.

He was a life long farmer.

On April 5, 1924, he was married to Bessie Lyles who survives.

Besides his wife of the home, he is survived by three children: Gerald E. McAlpin of Essex, Mrs Marvin (Pauline) Ellison, Clarinda and Mrs Verlin (Shirley) Larson, New Market. There are 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Sisters are Mrs Agatha Slaight and Mrs Albert (Ruby) Holland of New Market. Half sisters are Mrs Floyd (Susanna) Dougherty, Chula, Mo, and Mrs Marshall (Norma Jean) Brabson, Deming, N.M.

He was preceded in death by a son Carmen Alvin McAlpin.

Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Jon Palmquist and Mike McCutcheon officiating. Jim McAlpin was soloist and Doris Damewood organist. Casket bearers were Randy, Tim, and Mark Larson, Gary McAlpin, Terry Pratt, Marvin Ellison and Jon Hibbs. Honorary bearers were Weldon Jones, Robert Malcom, Dick Burton, Larry Eighmy, Jim Huseman, Duane Wise, Clyde Long, Ivan Burwell and Wayne Ellison.

Burial was in Memory cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 23, 1981

Dennis D. McAlpin, son of Willie E. and Amanda (Weaver) McAlpin, was born near New Market, Iowa January 10, 1895 and passed away July 21, 1981 at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 86 years.

He attended the rural school near his home and at an early age, decided farming was to be his life vocation. Such was a natural for him as he was a great lover of the outdoors. He never tired of planting, tending and harvesting the crops and caring for livestock, and just viewing the beauties of nature in so doing he built a physique that seemingly resisted the ravages of illness and enabled him to be up and around until the end.

In 1915 he was married to Eva Lena Combs. Two sons were born to them, Gerald E. and C. Alvin. Following her death in 1922,he was married to Bessie Lyles in 1924 and two girls were born to them, Pauline and Shirley.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, his son Alvin, two brothers, Earl and Russell, half brother Eugene, and two sisters, Nettie Werts and Glocile Anderson. Surviving are the wife of the home, son, Gerald and his wife, Jean, daughters Pauline and husband, Marvin Ellison and Shirley and husband, Verlin Larson, daughter-in-law Vaugh McAlpin Johnson, two sisters, Agatha Slaight and Mrs Albert Holland of New Market, two half-sisters, Mrs Floyd Dougherty of Chula, Mo and Mrs Marshall Brabson of Deming, N.M., two sisters-in-law Hazel McAlpin and Maxine McAlpin of Clarinda; 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and a large circle of friends.

When a young man Dennis was baptized at the New Market Church of Christ and remained a member there throughout his life. He was a 63-year member of the Odd Fellow Lodge at New Market. Dennis and Bessie had lived all of their 57 years of married life on the same farm and while being confined to the home for the past year he had enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and other relatives as well as neighbors and friends. He will be missed by all.

Funeral services were held July 23 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with pastors, Jon Palmquist of New Market and Mike McCutcheon of Boone officiating. Jim McAlpin was soloist and Doris Damewood, organist. Casket bearers were Randy, Tim, and Mark Larson, Gary McAlpin, Terry Pratt, Martin Ellison and Jon Hibbs. Honorary bearers were Weldon Jones, Robert Malcom, Dick Burton, Larry Eighmy, Jim Huseman, Duane Wise, Clyde Long, Ivan Burwell and Wayne Ellison.

Burial was in Memory Cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 30, 1981

McAlpin, W.E. "Bill" - W.E. "Bill" McAlpin, 69, of Red Oak, owner and operator of McAlpin Motors and long-time business leader in Red Oak died suddenly Saturday, March 18, 1995 of an apparent hear attack.

McAlpin was born Oct 7, 1925 in Stanton, the son of Earl and Jennie (Pershing) McAlpin. He graduated in 1943 from New Market High School and entered the United States Army during World War II. He served in Europe with the 89th Division Signal Corps and was decorated with two bronze stars.

In 1947 he founded McAlpin Motors in Red Oak. He was president of the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Association and was chairman of the Rec Oak Airport Commission . In 1987, he was grandmarshal of the Rec Oak Unction Days festivities.

He is Past Master of the Red Oak Masonic Lodge, Past Patron of the Red Oak Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. He chaired the Southwest Iowa Tourism Council and the See Iowa Caravans for many years.

McAlpin was a member of the Tangier Shrine Club, the Red Oak Elks and Eagles lodges, the American Legion and VFW Posts of Red Oak.

For many years he awarded a scholarship to a graduating senior of the Red Oak High School who plans a career in business and has been a benefactor of the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department.

McAlpin is survived by his wife, Beverly, Red Oak; daughter, Barbara (Mrs Fred) Trumble, Red Oak; two sons, Rod McAlpin, Red Oak; and Randy McAlpin, Broomfield, Co. There are 11 grandchildren. Max McAlpin, New Market, is a brother.

Funeral services were Wednesday, March 22 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Red Oak, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak. Masonic Services were March 21 at Nelson-Boylan Funeral Chapel, Red Oak.

Memorials are suggested to the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department or Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Nelson-Boylan funeral Chapel, Red Oak, was in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 22, 1995

Mrs Barbara Means, 90, former Coin area resident, died Saturday, Jan 30, 1982 at the Northview Home in Waukesha, Wis.

She retired from the J.C. Penney Company of Waukesha in 1954 and was a member of Chapter 55 O.E.S. there.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 pm Thursday from the Snow Hill Cemetery north of Coin with Rev Henry W. Huddleston, Jr. officiating. Hackett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are one son Donald Means of Detroit, Mich; two daughters Mrs Helen Reynolds of Palmyra, Wis, Mrs Marjorie Pippit of Twin Falls, Idaho; 7 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and one sister Mrs Ila Hylton of Willis, Va.

Means, Rolla L. - Ralla [sic, Rolla] L. Means was born October 17, 1889, at Coin, Iowa, the son of George W. Means and Ruth Cook Means and departed this life on December 14, 1944, at his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the age of 55 years, 1 month, 27 days.

He was united in marriage to Barbara E. Truman on December 31, 1914. To this union were born four children: Ruth Adeline, who died in infancy; Helen Reynolds, of Waukesha, Wisconsin; Marjorie Pippitt, of Twin Falls, Idaho; and an only son, Donald, residing at home in Milwaukee.

Surviving also are his father George W. Means; two sisters, Ona Hunter and Laura Mannasmith, both of Long Beach, California; and five grandchildren; Barbara and Tommy Reynolds; Ronald, David, and Myrna Pippitt; also two son-in-laws; Thomas Reynolds, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Seaman first class Eugene Pippitt, of Chicago, Illinois.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Ruth Cook, and two sisters.

With the exception of the last 11 years, Ralla spent all in the Coin vicinity. Four of these years were spent in Stanbery, Missouri, the remainder in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Death was caused by bronchial pneumonia followed by a heart attack.

The funeral service was held Monday afternoon December 13, at the United Presbyterian Church in Coin, conducted by the Methodist Minister, K.E. Nesbitt, Mrs Will Rines sang three solos. Mrs Roy Hayner was pianist and accompanist. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1944

Melin, John, aged 26 yrs, 10 mo son of Chas Melin, died at five minutes past nine Wednesday evening, Oct 10. The deceased has been an invalid since he was 12 years of age, being left so by a hard attack of the meales. Last spring some Kansas City doctors said they could cure him, but he began to get worse on their treatment and died a hard death at the home of Sam Swanson in Fremont township. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the house at 10 o'clock am, and at the Swede M.E. church at 12:00. The body will be laid to rest in the Essex cemetery, Rev Alm will have charge of the services. The family have the sympathy of a great many friends. ESSEX INDEPENDENT, Essex, Iowa, Oct 12, 1900

Monroe, John A. - Coin--John A. Monroe died at his home three miles northeast of Blanchard, Monday March 14, 1898. The funeral services were conducted by Rev L. Bardford of the Methodist church, at the home, Tuesday. After the last services the remains were conveyed to the Snow Hill cemetery and there interred. Mr Monroe leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1898

Blanchard-- Mr Monroe living nearly three miles north and east of Blanchard, died at his home the 14th. Mr Monroe has been ill for a long time, and though his death was not unexpected it was a sad blow to his many relatives and friends who are left to mourn their loss. Among the relatives who survive are his two daughters, Mrs Pierce and Mrs Neely, and his son Eben. Funeral services were held at his home; interment in the cemetery north of Coin last Tuesday. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1898

Mrs Eliza Mudgett died at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs A.A. Brush, 108 Summit Avenue[Shenandoah]. She was born in Indiana Aug 26, 1838 and her age was 76 years. Her maiden name was Stine. She was the mother of nine children who are living and all expected to come to the funeral. Her husband died three years ago and was buried at Coin to which place they came twenty years ago, coming from Jasper Co. The children are: Mrs Francis Rockhill of Emerson; Mrs Mattie Zicell, Galesburg; Mrs Alice Bartles, Shenandoah; Mrs Eliza Holden, White Rock, S.D.; John Mudgett, Monroe, Ia; Mrs A. A. Brush, Phillip Mudgett, Monroe; and Mrs Emma Flickinger, Stockham, Neb.

The funeral services were held yesterday at the Brush residence, conducted by Rev Simpson, for grandma was a member of the Methodist church. The hour was 10 o'clock and burial in Snow Hill cemetery near Coin, beside her husband. SENTINEL-POST, Shenandoah, Iowa, Jan 15, 1915

Nelson, B.L., Mrs - At 10:00 o'clock today, at the Swede Lutheran church occured the funeral services of Mrs B. L. Nelson who died at her home in the south part of Essex last Tuesday afternoon.

The deceased was born in Sweden Nov 28, 1817. She emigrated to this country in 1869 spending a year in Illinois after which she came to Page Co. Her husband died in 1885 and a few years later she moved to Essex where she has lived with her daughter, Miss Emma Johnson who has cared for her during the eventide of her life. Considering her advanced age the deceased has been quite hearty. Her final illness was quite brief and the principal cause of death was old age. Six grown children mourn the loss of a mother through the death of this lady, all of them were present at the funeral, namely: A.T., N.A., C.V., Lud and Emma Johnson and Mrs J.F. Falk. The remains were buried in the cemetery at Nyman. ESSEX INDEPENDENT, Essex, Iowa, Mar 2, 1900

Pettis, Beulah Fay Willhelm - Beulah Faye Pettis, 78, of Clarinda, died Aug 8, 1983 at Bethesda Care Center where she had been since April of this year.

She was born Aug 19, 1906 at Rosedale, Ks, the daughter of William Louis and Bell Hewitt Willhelm. On Dec 21, 1925 she was married to William Arthur Pettis. He preceded her in death in April of 1942.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs Don (Mary) Cahill of Clarinda, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a son, William Pettis Jr.

Funeral services will be held this Friday at 1:30 pm at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with burial in the Clarinda cemetery. The family will meet friends from 7-8 pm this Thursday at the funeral home. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 9, 1984

Pettis, M.E. - M.E. Pettis died here at his home Sunday morning, April 27, 1913. He was born in New York and was 81 years old. He had a light stroke of paralysis and was confined to his bed but a short time. He leaves his beloved companion to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 pm, conducted by Rev A.R. Miller. As Mr Pettis was an old soldier the pallbearers were old soldiers. The remains were laid at rest in the Snow Hill cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1913

Simmons, John W. was born in Giles Co., Virginia, July 3, 1830, where he grew to manhood. He moved with his father's family to Virginia City, Cass Co., Illinois in 1852. Soon after coming to Illinois he was married to Susannah Carper. To this union ten children were born, seven of whom are still living. Removed from Illinois to Cass Co., Nebraska, in 1863; from Nebraska to Barton Co., Missouri in 1866; from Missouri to his late home in Page Co., Iowa in the fall of 1874 where he lived until about 9 am March 1st, when he quietly passed away being conscious until the last. During his sickness he told some of his friends that he was ready for the great change which awaited him and to his daughter he said that he hoped soon to join her mother who had preceeded him by a little more than three years. He was a man who had no enemies, who would always be found at the bedside of a sick neighbor and was always ready to lend a helping hand where help was needed. One who will be greatly missed in the neighborhood. His death was a shock to the community as it came at a time when he appeared to be getting better. Nervous prostration with a complication of other diseases was the cause. In his death the community looses a good citizen and the family a loving father. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Hill church Thursday at one o'clock pm conducted by Rev Kelley, of Essex. All of the children were present but one. The family has the sympathy of the entire community. ESSEX INDEPENDENT, Essex, Iowa, Mar 4, 1904

Simmons, Susannah Carper-- Last Friday the angel of death entered the home of J.W. Simmons northwest of Essex, and called away the wife and mother to join the multitude that has made the mysterious voyage from which there is no returning. For many days she had hovered between life and death but finally the tender cord was severed and her spirit departed from the earthly tenement, and carried on the breath of angels, her soul was wafted to the eternal home.

The deceased was born in Giles co, Va, April 15, 1830. She was married to John W. Simmons in Cass Co, Ill, Mar 10th 1853. Ten children came to bless their union of which 7 are still living. The deceased is mourned by her husband, seven children, fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild and a large concourse of friends.

The funeral, which was held at Franklin Grove on Sunday afternoon, was the largest held at that place in recent years. Rev J.J. Varley of Essex, conducted the obsequies. The mourning relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. ESSEX INDEPENDENT, Essex, Iowa, Oct 12, 1900

Sparks, Ernest - Ernest Sparks, 74, of Clarinda died at a local hospital at about 2 am this Thursday [July 17], following an illness of several weeks.

Mr Sparks was born in Davis county, Mo, March 23, 1878, the son of Mr and Mrs William R. Sparks. He is survived by his wife, Helen E., at 608 E. Lincoln St, who was office secretary to the late Dr F.H. Clark for many years; a brother, Elza; and three sisters, Mrs Emma Humphrey of Clarinda, Mrs Grace McKinley and Mrs Nancy Roberts.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Foster-Harmon Mortuary here Saturday at 2:30 pm. The Rev D.C. Davis will officiate. Music will be provided by Miss Aletha Hutchings and Mrs Doris Forbes. Interment will be in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, July 17, 1952

Melvin Ernest Sparks, son of the late Mr and Mrs W.R. Sparks, was born in Davies county, Mo, March 23, 1878 and died July 17, 1952. The direct cause of death was pneumonia which followed a heart block suffered a few days previously.

When a small boy the family moved to Nodaway county, Mo, where they resided a few years and later moved to Taylor county, Iowa, about five miles southeast of New Market. Here Ernest grew to manhood and received his education.

The family moved to Clarinda in December, 1905 and the deceased had resided there ever since . On Feb 7, 1910 Ernest was married to Helen Hull.

The deceased was converted in the Harper evangelistic meetings held in Clarinda a number of years go and united with the Christian church. He was a member of the men's class and was a faithful church attendant.

He is survived by his wife; one brother, Elza Sparks, of Bedford, three sisters, Grace McKinley and Nancy Roberts of New Market, and Emma Humphrey of Clarinda.

Funeral service was conducted from the Foster-Harmon Funeral Home at 2:30 pm Saturday, July 19, conducted by Rev D.C. Davis in the absence of Ernest's own pastor, Rev Ralph G. Allen. Music was furnished by Altha Hutchings and Doris Forbes, using the deceased's favorite hymns "Abide with Me" and "God's Tomorrow."

He was buried in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Aug 25, 1952