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Taylor County,
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Allen, Permelia - On Sunday Oct 21st [1883], Mrs Allen, living about one half mile south of Buchanan, quietly passed away from among the living. Her death was the final result of injuries received as has been narrated heretofore. From the time she was hurt her sufferings were terrible until death came to the rescue of her soul. Mrs Allen was known and esteemed by all for untiring faithfulness in relieving the afflicted and bereaved, and never was work so urgent or time so precious but she could go (if called upon) to relieve the sick. Having always as much as possible led an exemplary christian life, she will be missed by us all on account of her many merits. She was the mother of ten children, four of whom have passed over the cold river of death before her, five of them being at her bedside at death, viz: Orlando Allen from Kansas, Winfield Allen from Rosendale, Mo, and Mrs Gant, Mrs Olive Ridgley and Mrs E.I. Oxley all of this county. She also had one son in California who was not present. She had 51 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Twenty-one of her grandchildren and three great-grandchildren accompanied by their parents and a large concourse of friends followed her to the grave. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. E.B. Heaton at the Buchanan [Siam] church. Her remains were intered in the Shearer Cemetery. Strange to say Mrs Allen was the fifth member of the family who met their death by accident. About ten years ago she had a daughter killed, Mrs E.I. Oxley (another daughter) having lost three children by accident. The first was a little girl thrown from a load of hay; the next a little boy kicked on the head by a horse and receiving such severe injuries as soon resulted in death. The last was a young man about twenty years of age who drowned in the Nodaway River three years ago. Such frequent recurrences of fatality have not visited many families. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community. May God so keep them that when the dark angel of death shall come they may exclaim in the language of the prophet Samuel "Nither to the Lord hath helped us." Or in the language of Job, "I know that my Redeemer liveth and He will stand with me in the latter days upon this earth for though after my skin worms destroy this mortal body yet in my flesh shall I see God whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold and not another." T.A.Z.L. |
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Allen, Pamelia - Died, Mrs Pamelia Allen, on Sunday, the 21st ult., at her residence near Buchanan [Siam], in the seventieth year of her age. The deceased was born at Hartford, Connecticut, on the 9th of April 1814, but had lived in this county for many years. She was a widow, and the mother of ten children, six of whom survive her, one of them, being Mrs Ephraim Oxley, of Polk township. Mrs Allen was a devoted Christian, and for a long period had been a consistent member of the Christian church. Her death was calm, and peaceful and her dying words were, "I am ready to go." The funeral took place on Tuesday, at the Shearer cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev E.B. Heaton, of New Market. The attendance was very large. The Taylor County Republican, Bedford, Iowa, Nov 1, 1883 |
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Abbott, Kenneth - An apparent heart attack was fatal Sunday to Kenneth Abbott, 72, former New Market business man, while at his home in Springfield, Mo. His sister, Mrs Harry Solomon, and Mr Solomon left this Monday to join his family, expecting that services would be at Springfield, and burial at Memory cemetery at New Market. Walker Funeral Home can be contacted in regard to local services. His wife is the former Valera Combs of New Market, and they have a daughter Mrs Carl (Lolita) Albert whom they were planning to visit in New York State for Labor Day. The Alberts have a daughter. He has been a real estate broker at Springfield for about 25 years. |
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Adams, Barton Francis - Barton Francis Adams, son of Jonathan and Hannah Lewellen Adams, was born in Taylor county, Iowa, Nov 19, 1855, and died at the old home place, where he was born, Feb 24, 1951, at the age of 95 years, 3 months and 5 days. He had spent almost all of his entire life in this vicinity. On November 14, 1875, he was united in marriage to Lyddia Smith at Sedan, Kans, who died a few years later. One child survives this union, Mrs Emma Middleton of San Antonio, Tex. On February 22, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Laura Hazelbaker at Bedford, Iowa. She preceded him in death on March 5, 1923. He is survived by the following: Loyd at home, Lester of Gravity, Elmer of Bedford, Ethel at home, Mrs Grace Hipsley of near New Market, 5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs Bertha Thompson, on October 24, 1908, a son John Wesley on Oct 31, 1946, and an infant son Floyd. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs Elizabeth Andre of Telluride, Colo, two half-sisters, Mrs Susan Campbell of Bedford, and Mrs Lucy Bean of Clarinda, one half-brother, Sanford Adams of Clarinda. He had been a member of the Baptist church for 58 years. He attended church services as long as his health permitted, acting as superintendent for many years. He was always interested in anything that was for the betterment of the community. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in New Market February 28 at 2 pm with Rev Fred H. Cowles in charge. Music was furnished by Opal McDonald and Verla Malcom. Pallbearers were Carl Hughes, Ralph Andrew, Glen Spring, Elsey Guillett, Earl Coy, and C.G. Hipsley. Interment was in Old Memory cemetery at New Market. |
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Acree, John – John Acree died at his home near Siam [Iowa] May 28, at 10:30 a.m. He was almost 72 years of age. He was born in Tennessee and came to Page Co [Iowa], in 1862 where he lived until 1881 when he moved to Nebraska. Four years ago he returned and has lived here ever since. He was married to Miss Lydia Andrews of Jimtown, Ind., who died in 1886. Two years later he married Mrs Nancy Anderson, who survives him. Besides his wife he leaves five children, Mrs Wes Miller, Mrs Cabe Miller, Al James and John Acree all were with him at his death except John, who resides in California. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Siam Thursday, May 29, at 11 am conducted by Rev W.O. Hutchings. Mr Acree was a man of sterling qualities and besides relatives leaves a host of friends to mourn his death. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 3, 1902 |
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Ashman, Minnie - Graveside services for Minnie Ashman, age 88, of Lenox, who died Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the Lenox Care Center were held Tuesday, April 16, 2007 at 3 p.m. at the Beacon Cemetery in Beacon, Iowa. Memorials can be given in Minnie's name. Minnie is the sister of Ruth Reynolds of Lenox. Memories can be shared with the family on our website at Ritchie Funeral Home under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox. |
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Letha E., age 102, of Villisca, Iowa, formerly of Guss, Iowa,
died Sunday, November 13, 2005, at the Villisca Good Samaritan Care Center,
Villisca, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Lowell Schaaf officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Guss, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Maple Grove United Methodist Church, Guss, Iowa. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Letha Emily Andrew daughter of William and Nora Whitehill Weller was born September 30, 1903, in Nodaway Township, Taylor County, Iowa and passed away at the Good Samaritan Care Center, Villisca, Iowa at the age of 102. In 1911, she moved with her parents to Page County where she attended Sunny Slope School and later Villisca High School. On March 14, 1928, she was united in marriage to Evan Andrew and moved to a farm two miles west of the Guss church where she lived until September 2002. To this union three children were born, Willard, Dorothy and Robert. Letha was a member of the Guss Maple Grove Church and she was president of the Guss U.M.W. for eight years. She taught a Sunday School class for a number of years. Letha is survived by her children, Willard Andrew and wife Margaret of Clarinda, Iowa, Dorothy McAlpin of Kansas City, Missouri, Robert Andrew and wife Donna of Mesa, Arizona; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews as well as many friends. Letha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Evan; brother, Freddie Weller; two sisters, Florence White and Hazel Rossander; daughter-in-law, Garland Andrew; grandsons, Ricky McAlpin and Tony Andrew and one great grandchild, Molly McAlpin. |
| Ames, Crystal
Virginia Crystal Virginia Ames, daughter of Dallas Bernard and Ethel Violet Peterman Howes, was born, March 22, 1925 in Bedford, Iowa. She departed this life, Tuesday, January 30, 2007 in her home in Buffalo, Missouri at the age of eighty-one years, ten months and eight days. On December 9, 1943 in Maryville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to E. N. Ames and to this union seven children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard Loran Ames; two daughters, Cheri Carlene Ames and Virginia Rae Ames and two brothers, Dallas Howes, Jr. and Benny Howes. Survivors include her loving husband of sixty-three years, E.N. Ames of the home; two daughters, Rayma Bax of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Ronda Glaspy and her husband Mike of Blairstown, Missouri; two sons, Lindell Ames and his wife Janna of Warrenton, Missouri and Rendell Ames and Tammy of Buffalo, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, Brandon Loving, Emma Glaspy, Whitney Ames, Lacee Ames, Ila Ames, Clint Glaspy, Zachary Ames, Anna Bax, Gabriel Ames, Sarah Ames, Annabelle Ames, Sophie Bax and Noah Ames; a great-granddaughter, Mya; two brothers, David Howes of Red Oak, Iowa and Richard Howes of Greenfield, Iowa; seven sisters, Naomi Moore of Bedford, Iowa, Marilyn Bradley of Charles City, Iowa, Anita Hall of Shenandoah, Iowa, Lois Young of Sac City, Iowa, Ruth Marsh of Sac City, Iowa, Linda Hull of Bedford, Iowa and Jean Marsh of the state of Texas and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Crystal was raised in rural Taylor County, Iowa and graduated from Bedford High School in 1942. After she and her husband were married they continued to live in Bedford where she taught school for a time. During World War II she assisted the war effort by working in a defense plant in Parsons, Kansas. After the war, she and E.N. lived in Sheridan, Missouri, later moving to Columbia, Jefferson City and then to Camdenton in 1964. In October of 2006, they moved to Buffalo, Missouri. Crystal enjoyed being a waitress and had worked at the Eat More Caf‚ and Texaco Town, both in Columbia. She worked at the Odom Caf‚ and the Night Hawk Caf‚ in Camdenton. She later owned and operated Crystal's Bake and Coffee Shop and Piggy's Ice Cream Shop. Crystal was a charter-member of the V.F.W. Post 5923 Ladies Auxiliary and a life-member of the American Legion Post 193. She made a profession of faith in Christ and was a charter- member of the Camdenton United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and grew many beautiful flowers. She enjoyed reading and loved to cook and bake. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Crystal was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the memories she created for her family and friends. Funeral service with V.F.W. Auxiliary honors will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2007 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home with Reverend Marc Magana and Reverend Keith Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday in the funeral home. Graveside service and burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2007 in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Memorial donations may be made to the Regional Care Hospice and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton. |
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Maxine Paula Clapper - Graveside services for Maxine Ambrose, age
86 of Gravity who died Sunday, May 28, 2006 at the Methodist Hospital
in Omaha were held Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Washington
Cemetery in Gravity. Memorials can be given in her name. Please leave
a message of tribute to the Ambrose family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com
under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie
Funeral Home of Bedford. Maxine Paula (Clapper) Ambrose was born April 11, 1920, in Fremont County, Iowa the daughter of Perry Albert Clapper and Pearl Ora (Thompson) Clapper. She grew up on a farm south of Tabor, and later the family moved into Tabor where she graduated from high school. She met Wade Ambrose and the couple was united in marriage on December 20, 1939, in Savannah, Missouri. After their marriage, Maxine and Wade moved to Plattsmouth, Nebraska where Wade was a magician. He and Maxine moved to Florida where they lived and traveled around performing magic shows. In 1985, they moved to Gravity where she continued to live until her death. Maxine loved cats, and was always willing to take in another. She was a people person who enjoyed being around others. Although she had no children of her own, Maxine, being the very tender hearted sole she was, loved taking care of animals. Left to cherish Maxine's memory are her five brothers and sisters: Elda Lybarger and husband Dwight; Darlene Smith and husband Ernest; Donald Clapper; Bob Clapper, all of Tabor; and JoAnne Davis of Bellevue, Nebraska; a brother-in-law, Lloyd Ambrose of Denison; and a sister-in-law, Delores Ambrose of Gravity; along with many nieces and nephews. Preceding Maxine in death were her parents Perry and Pearl Clapper; her husband Wade in 2000; a daughter Alice Ann at infancy and a brother Fay Clapper. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Maxine's passing. |
| Ambrose, Delores - Funeral services for Delores Ambrose, age 71 of Gravity, who died Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center were held Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bedford United Methodist Church. Interment was held in the Washington Cemetery in Gravity. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the Hearing Impaired in care of the family. Memories can be shared with the family on our website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. |
| Alvarez,
Maxine - Funeral Services for Maxine Alvarez, age 73 of Leavenworth,
Kansas formerly of the Athelstan area who died Tuesday, March 29, 2005
in Leavenworth, Kansas were held Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 10:30 a.m.
at the the Ritchie Funeral
Home in Bedford. Interment was held in the Athelstan Cemetery.
Memorials can be given in her name. Arrangements were entrusted to the
Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Maxine Mae Schuster Alvarez was born November 27, 1931, in Athelstan, Iowa the daughter of Cecil Carl Schuster and Garland Maude Anderson Schuster. She grew up in the Athelstan area attending school. She was united in marriage to Vince Baker for ten years prior to her marriage to Manuel (Al) Alvarez on December 25, 1967. Maxine enjoyed gardening and country music. She and Al enjoyed dancing together, attending talent shows and traveling. Left to cherish Maxine's memory are her husband and best friend Manuel Alvarez of Leavenworth, Kansas; three daughters Kay Ellis and husband Michael of Moberly, Missouri; Rosie Harper of Leavenworth, Kansas; and Brenda Alvarez of Waynesville, Missouri; a step-son Larry Alvarez and wife Maggie of Catonsville, Maryland; two step-daughters Betty Secosh of Titisville, Florida; and Nancy King of Tennessee; a sister Marcelene Jones of Athelstan; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Preceding Maxine in death are her parents and a step-son John Alvarez. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Maxine's passing. She will be deeply missed. |
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Al - Services for Al Alvarez, age 80, of Leavenworth, Kansas,
formerly of Athelstan, who died Saturday, January 28, 2006 were held Friday, February 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home. Interment with military rites accorded by the Blockton American Legion Post No. 443 were held in the Athelstan Cemetery in Athelstan. Memorials can be given in his name. Manuel "Al" Garcia Alvarez was born October 19, 1925, in Thurber, Texas. He was raised and adopted by Maximo Alvarez and Rosa (Correa) Alvarez at infancy in Monika, Illinois. At the age of 17 Al was drafted into the United States Army faithfully serving his country during World War II, and the Korean War. Al was wounded and received the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He continued to serve his country for 24 years and 6 months with his discharge in 1966 at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. He went to work, for a short time, at the Correctional Facility in Jefferson City, Missouri before being transferred to the Kansas State Penitentiary where he worked for 37 years, retiring in September of 2004. Al was united in marriage to Maxine Mae Schuster on Christmas Day, 1967. They were best friends and enjoyed many years together. Maxine helped raise Al's son Larry, and he was the ring bearer at their wedding. Al enjoyed reading and had a very thorough grasp of history. He was active all of his life. He enjoyed driving and working on his 1931 Model "A" Pickup. He liked flowers and spending time in his garden. After his retirement, Al mowed grass and continued to work in his garden. Al was a kind hearted man who was an inspiration to others. Left to cherish Al's memory are his son Larry Alvarez and wife Maggie of Catonville, Maryland; three daughters, Betty Secosh of Titusville, Florida; Nancy King of Tennessee; and Brenda Alvarez of Waynesville, Missouri; two step-daughters Kay Ellis and husband Michael of Moberly, Missouri; and Rosie Harper of Leavenworth, Kansas; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Preceding Al in death were his parents Maximo and Rosa; a son John Alvarez and a grandson Michael. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Al's passing. |
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Mary Margaret Moore
Memorial services for Mary Margaret (Moore) Allen, age 92 of |
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THOMAS H. ACREE Thomas Acree Dies in Hoodriver, Oregon He was the son of Albert and Lydia Cox Acree and grew to manhood
at Siam. He He is survived by his wife, the former Miss. Lulu Lomax of Bedford,
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LYDIA (COX) ACREE Shock Proved Fatal Mrs. J. A. Acree of Siam died at the hospital at Maryville, Monday
evening at Mrs. Lydia Acree was 47 years of age and most of her life was spent
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LYDIA (COX) ACREE Siam News While her neighbors and friends know of the seriousness of her condition
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Akers, Francis Wayne, was born September 23, 1951 in Maryville , Missouri to Francis Leroy and Bonnie Lee (Humphrey) Akers. He was married to Barbara Miller on November 8, 1985 at the Courthouse in Bedford, Iowa. After graduating Bedford High School Wayne enlisted in the Air Force in 1970 during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Thailand and Laos. He served until 1973. Wayne was a repairman on aircraft, truck driver, and the recovery of soldiers among other assignments. After an honorable discharge from the US Air Force Wayne worked on constructing the highway and bridge between Clarinda and New Market. Hoover-NSK opened in Clarinda and in 1976 he started working at the manufacturing plant. Wayne worked for there for 29 years without an absence until May 2005 when he went on medical leave due to his illness. After nearly a year of fighting esophageal cancer and other complications he passed away at Jennie Edmondson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, Saturday morning, March 25, 2005. He will be missed by family, co-workers, friends and neighbors. He is preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Geri Miller. He is survived by his wife Barb of Clarinda; children Shawn Thompson and wife Angie of Omaha, NE, Heather and husband Pat Rehder of Omaha, NE, and Cody Akers of Denver, CO; brother Jeff Akers of Gravity, Iowa; mother Bonnie Akers of Gravity, Iowa ; and two grandchildren, Chase Rehder and Kail Thompson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Thursday, March 30, 2005 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clarinda, with Rev. Charles Bulger and Dr. Tim Roehl officiating. Burial will be at Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda. Family visitation is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to Clarinda Fire Department Ladder Truck, Nodaway Valley Free Clinic, or American Cancer Society. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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Joseph Duane, was born June 17, 1916, in Sharpsburg, Iowa, to J.J. and Hilda (Sundberg) Anderson. Duane passed away Friday, March 16, 2007, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. |
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Allen, William Thomas, was born in Morgan County, Kentucky, July 11, 1835. Died in Siam, Ia., January 26, 1914, aged 78 years, 6 months and 13 days. When a small boy his parents moved to Park county, Indiana, and in 1852 to Iowa, and in 1891, with his family, he moved to Taylor county, Iowa, where he has since made his home. He was married to Hannah E. Nelson in Powesheik county [Iowa] in 1867. He was the father of nine children, two dying in infancy. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and seven children, three boys and four girls: J.C., S.H., and I.F. Allen, Viola Musgrove, Hattie Landon, Arren Culbertson and Mattie Clayton, besides twenty-one grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers and one sister. He united with the Christian church in early manhood. He has been a devoted member of the Masonic Fraternity for fifty-seven years. Also a member of the I.O.O.F. Fraternity. In 1862 he enlisted in the 40th Iowa Infantry at Oskaloosa, Ia., serving three years, and was discharged at Fort Gibson, Cherokee Nation, August 2, 1865, at the close of the War.
Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Feb 17, 1914 |
| SIAM - Mrs Viola Musgrove and daughter, who came here during the sickness of Mrs Musgrove's father, W.T. Allen, left here Tuesday for their home in Oklahoma. Mrs Musgrove's nephew, W.O. Landen, accompanied them home. Bedford Times-Press, Feb 17, 1914 |
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Allen, Hannah E. Nelson - [part of this obituary is gone and I have indicated where it is missing ] Hannah E. Nelson Allen was born in Salem county, New Jersey, May 19, 1849, and departed this life on Tuesday, Feb 18, 1923, at the home of her son, Steven Allen in Sheridan, Wyo., aged 74 years, 8 months and 24 days. On Nov 7, 1866, in Powe[---] county, Iowa, she was united in m[--]riage to William T. Allen, who passed away in the old home in Siam, Iowa, Jan 26, 1914. To this union eight children were born, two, Ada Frances and Isaac David, dying in infancy. The child-[--] Allen and [--] Wyo, and Mrs [--] son, Iowa, and on [--] Allen of Barnes City [--] are also 19 grandchildren [--] grandchildren. Of a family of eight children [--] sisters and two brothers survive. Mrs Steven Robertson of New Sharon, Iowa; Mrs P.L. Bryant, Mrs Arrena Dotson and Elmer Nelson of Marland, Okla, and John Nelson of Tulsa, Okla, and many friends. She united with the Church of Christ in Kansas in early life and on moving to Iowa placed her membership with the Siam Church of Christ, of which she remained a faithful member and devoted servant of God. She was also an honored member of the order of the Eastern Star. Aunt Hannah, as she was familiarly and lovingly known here, spent most of her life in and near Siam, until her health failed. The past two years have been mostly spent with her children where she was tenderly cared for. The short time she spent lately in Siam she received many attentions from loving friends, especially Mrs C.A. Clayton, Mrs Richard Potter and her niece, Mrs John Miller. Mrs Arch Clayton and Frank Allen were the only ones of her children able to be present at the funeral which was held on Friday, Feb 16, at 1:30 pm , in the Church of Christ. Sermon by Rev Ray Snodgrass of Maryville, Mo. Singers were Mrs Floyd McPherren, Mrs Hugh Reid, C.A. Clayton and Will Miller, with Miss Thelma Fine at the piano. Paul bearers were John Stickleman, M.W. Miller, Oliver [--] Bedford Free-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Mar 1923 [date missing] [This obituary should also be in the Bedford Times-Republican, Feb 15, 1923] |
[121] Ashford, Jennie Keene - Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Ashford, 71, colored, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs K.A. Bristol in Chicago, Monday, Jan 8, were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home in Bedford Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev Clark M. Crowell. Burial was in the Bedford Cemetery. Mrs Ashford, whose maiden name was Keene, was born in Boone county, Mo., Jan 26, 1863. When she was quite young her father joined the union forces and her mother moved to Illinois. At the age of eighteen she came to Iowa with her parents and located in Taylor county. March 4, 1896 she married J.A. Ashford. To them were born three children, two sons and a daughter. Mrs Ashford was a resident of Bedford for about 50 years, having spent the past few years with her children. She was a member of the Pilgrims Rest Baptist church in Bedford, having participated in its organization. Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Jan 18, 1934 |