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[Abarr, Laura Lee Loutzenhiser] Blockton News Thursday February 23, 1928 p. 5 Obituary Laura Lee Loutzenhiser, eldest daughter of Richard L. and Carrie B. [lanche] Miller] Loutzenhiser, was born near Blockton October 30, 1881. Died at Community hospital in Centerville Feb. 15, 1928, aged 46 years, 3 months and 14 days. She grew to young womanhood in the vicinity of Blockton, and began teaching at the age of 17 years, and pursued that vocation a number of years. November 24, 1906, she was united in marriage to Dr. R. [alph] D. [ay] Abarr, and all the happy years of their wedded life were spent in Blockton. A little daughter, Jean Mildred, three years old, completed the happiness of their home. She was in the truest sense of the word like the woman described in Proverbs, “The heart of her husband safely trusted in her.” Mrs. Abarr united with the United Brethren church at the age of twelve years and was a faithful member until that church disbanded, when she united at once with the Methodist church where she has been a loyal church worker for about twenty years. She possessed a profoundly religious nature, and her beautiful life has been one of consecration to the service of Christ and the church. She was simple, pure, faithful, and good, true to her convictions, always striving after the highest ideals; always pressing “toward the mark for the prize” of a perfect Christian character. She was naturally of a cheerful, loving disposition, always ready to speak a word of cheer, and lend a hand to those around her. She was seldom seen without the sweet smile which endeared her to the hearts of everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed in the social life of the community. Life was very sweet to her, but she said if god so willed, she was ready to go. During the last hours when she knew death was near, she bade her loved ones goodbye, and sent messages of love to “everybody at home,” and said it is sweet to die loving everyone. As long as she could see those around her she would smile at them, and passed quietly into “that sleep that knows no wakening.” All that loving hands could do had been done, but God seeing fit, has plucked the brightest flower to take her to her reward, although her going has left a vacant place in many loving hearts. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband and daughter, her father and mother, three sisters---Mrs. Blanch Owens, of Des Moines; Mrs. Amy King, of Bronson, and Mrs. Rita Bliss, of Pueblo, Colorado---besides other relatives and a host of friends. While she has gone from the scenes, the conflicts, the sorrows and pleasures of life she will still live in the hearts of those who knew her best. “For none return from these quiet And lo! They have passed from our Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday
afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Bennett assisted by
Rev. C. Max Buck of the Christian church. The services were largely attended.
Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Abarr, Laura Lee Loutzenhiser] Blockton News Thursday February 23, 1928 p. 4 Miss Bessie Abarr, of Ames; Miss Inez Parker, of Des Moines; and Zelma Fuller, of Seneca, Kan., and Mrs. J. W. Adair, of Indianapolis, were among those from a distance attending the funeral of Mrs. Dr. R. D. Abarr Saturday afternoon. Mrs. J. W. Owens, of Des Moines; Mrs. J. N. King, of Bronson, and Mrs. Paul Bliss, of Pueblo, Colorado, were called to Centerville last week by the fatal illness of their sister, Mrs. Dr. R. D. Abarr, all arriving at her bedside before she died, except Mrs. Bliss. Blockton News Thursday November 20, 1930 [p. 1] Obituary Mrs. Metta Simmons Abarr was born July 26, 1882, at Grant City, Mo., and died Nov. 15, 1930, in Rochester, Minn. With her parents she moved to Sheridan, Mo., when she was about 13 years of age. She spent her entire life in and around Sheridan and Blockton. She was converted and became a member of the M. E. church at an early age. She came to Blockton about 10 years ago and transferred her membership to the M. E. church of this place. She was united in marriage to Dr. R. [alph] D. [ay] Abarr Aug. 18, 1929. Her mother, Lida B. Witmer Simmons, preceded her in death May 17, 1915. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband and daughter, Jean; Jonathan Simmons, her father and wife of Sheridan; five brothers, Frank Simmons of Blockton; Sam Simmons of Kansas City, Mo.; James Simmons of Newtown, Mo.; John and Robert Simmons of Grant City, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Watson of Sheridan, Mo., and Mrs. Minnie Shultz of Henry, Nebraska. Besides the near relatives she leaves many friends. She was a woman that was well liked by all of her associates, and made friends with the ones she came in contact with. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Warrior. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. [Abarr, Metta Simmons] Blockton News Thursday November 20, 1930 p. 5 The Mrs. R. [alph] D. [ay] Abarr funeral Tuesday afternoon was very largely attended. Maryville Daily Forum Tuesday March 9, 1993 Helen Anderson Helen B. Anderson, 74, St. Joseph, died Sunday, March 7, 1993 at Saxton's Riverside Care Center. Born April 6, 1918 in Albany to Linden [Elmer] and Susie [Kathryn Dickey] Snyder, she had been a secretary for Sheridan R-II School district for many years. She married Jack C. Anderson Sept 14,1940. Mrs. Anderson lived all her life in Northwest Missouri. She grew up in the rural areas of the region where she attended country schools. She graduated from Worth High School as salutatorian in 1936. She then attended Jackson Business College in Chillicothe. She was an active member of her church. Mrs. Anderson also worked in the Worth County Court House and was briefly employed at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. She retired in 1984 to pursue a writing career and her education. She is the author of several published arid unpublished works. Mrs. Anderson was awarded her B.A. in English in a special ceremony at Saxton's, March 6, one day before her death. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and one brother. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Corum, Excelsior Springs and Roberta, Ozark; one son, Larry Anderson, Maryville; one sister, Annabell Purvis, Antioch, Calif.; seven grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews and two sisters-in-law. Visitation will be held tonight at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, Iowa. Memorials may be made to Hands of Hope Hospice, Heartland Health System. Services are under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City. Blockton News Thursday August 13, 1931 p. 8 Obituary Maude Campbell, daughter of Lewis and Emma [Williams] Campbell, was born near Allendale, Mo., March 17, 1890, and passed away at the hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 6, 1931, at the age of 41 years, 4 months and 19 days. She was united in marriage to Welzy [Wilzy Clarence] Anderson, at Grant City, Mo., Oct. 9, 1909. To this union was born 5 children, 3 having preceded her in death. The two living are Jack and Bonnie Lucile both at home with the husband and father. After leaving Grant City they moved near Bedford, Ia., where they resided 8 years and then moved near Blockton where they have resided the last 8 years. She united with the Baptist church when a child and after coming to Blockton transferred her membership to the Methodist church. She always loved her church and was happy to serve in any way she could. Her last words were sufficient evidence of her faith in Christ and her readiness to meet him in the Eternal world. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, a good neighbor and a true friend to all. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, children, her mother, 3 sisters, Mrs. C. B. Conner and Mrs. Adkin Moye, of Clovis, New Mexico, and Mrs. G. D. Drummond, of Long View, Texas; one brother, Sanford Campbell, of Grant City; two half sisters, Mrs. Ella Wood and Mrs. Maria Hines; two half brothers, Ed and Rosher Campbell, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church at
2 o’clock Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and interment was
made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Anderson, William, 1849-1934] Blockton News Thursday December 13, 1934 [p. 1] William Anderson Dead William Anderson, father of Wilzy Anderson of northeast of town, died at his home at Grant City Sunday evening. [ANDERSON, WILLIAM, 1849 – 1934] Blockton News Thursday August 25, 1931 [p. 1] Obituary David Argo, son of Mary [Elizabeth Gulick] and Alexandria [Alexander] Argo, was born Jan. 24, 1872, at Mount Ayr, Iowa, and after long suffering passed from this life at his home near Clearfield August 18, 1932, aged 62 years, 6 months and 25 days. He was married January 12, 1898, to Miss Dora [Bell] Bender, who departed this life Feb. 10, 1914. Sept. 30, 1918 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Bertha Florea. To this union were born three children, David Bernard, age 12; Fred LaVern, age 10, and Norma Gene [Jean], age 4. Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn their loss, one sister, Mrs. Susie Cortner of Blockton; three stepchildren, Mrs. Daisy Cortner, Enamae ]Eva Mae] Florea and Lloyd Florea, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, one brother, Alfred Argo, and two sisters, Emma Argo and Alice Nichols. The greatest part of his life was spent in Ringgold County and he will be greatly missed by a host of neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Chas. Showalter. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 2, 1978 p. 11 George Bentley, 82, Last Rites Held Wed. in Blockton Funeral services for George Milford Bentley, 82, of Blockton, held February 1 in the Blockton Christian Church, were conducted by Mr. Carl Cummings and Rev. Glenn Mitchell. Mr. Bentley died January 29, 1978 in Veteran’s Hospital in Omaha, Nebr. Blockton American Legion conducted the flag presentation with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. George Milford Bentley, son of Benjamin Franklin and Mary E. [tta Coddington] Bentley, was born at Shannon City, Iowa, on October 25, 1895. On December 28, 1927, he was united in marriage to Grace D. [ot] Jennings at Bedford, Iowa; they had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They had lived all of these 50 years in Blockton, Iowa. To this union six children were born: Mary Bentley Sheeks of Kansas City, Mo.; Duane Bentley of Clarinda, Ia.; Dean Bentley of Ringsted, Ia.; Kenneth Bentley of Omaha, Nebr.; Terry Bentley of Ft. Madison, Ia. Mr. Bentley owned and operated service stations around Blockton and the area until his retirement. He served his county during World War I and was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Blockton. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and two brothers. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Grace of the home; six children; eight grandchildren; and one brother, Glenn of Bedford. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour at an early age and was a member of the Christian Church of Blockton. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 28, 1996 p. 3 Grace D. Bentley Grace D. [ot] Bentley was born March [1] 3, 1906 in Jamestown, North Dakota and passed away at Trinity Lutheran Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri on August 19, 1996. She was married to George M. [ilford] Bentley on December 28, 1927 and they celebrated their 50th wedding shortly before his death. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Blockton Christian Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Sheeks of Kansas City, Mo., and five sons and wives, Duane and Joyce Ann, Clarinda; Dean and Melba, Council Bluffs, Gene and Sue, Fremont, NE; Kenneth and Judy, Omaha; Terry and Judy, Nondalton, Alaska; eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; one sister, Della Culver, Mt. Ayr, one brother, N. H. Jennings, Waterloo and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George M. [ilford] Bentley, parents Robert Lee and Etta Mary [Hammers] Jennings, four sisters and one brother. She was very proud of her family and cared for everyone she knew. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, Iowa. Funeral arrangements by Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home of Bedford. [Bentley, Grace Dot Jennings] Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 28, 1996 p. 4 BLOCKTON This week another of Blockton’s long time citizens was laid to rest. Grace Bentley passed away August 19th in a Kansas City hospital. Services from the Blockton Christian Church at 2:00 p. m. August 22nd. Her pallbearers were her grandsons and a nephew. Those from a distance for the services were her daughter, Mary Sheeks of Kansas City, Duane and Joyce Ann Bentley of Clarinda, Gene and Sue Bentley of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Bentley of Vinton; Terry Bentley of Fairbanks, Alaska, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bentley, Todd Bentley, Mark Bentley, Brian Bentley, Chris Connely of Omaha. Nieces Maxine George and daughter Norma of Osceola, Margaret and Earl Peekin of Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson of Stanton, Yvonne Hilton of Kansas City. Grace Bentley Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 3, 1983 p. 4 Last Rites Held February 2 For Glen Bentley, 76 Funeral services for Theodore Glen Bentley, 76, of Blockton, were held February 2 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Bentley died January 30, 1983 in Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton. Theodore Glen Bentley, son of Benjamin [Franklin] Bentley and Mary [Etta] Coddington Bentley, was born at Humansville, Cedar County, Missouri, August 29, 1906. He grew to maturity in the area where he was born where he attended the public school. On November 3, 1925 he was united in marriage to Gladys Garland Rusco at Leavenworth, Kansas and they lived in Taylor County, Iowa, moving to Kansas City, Missouri. Here he was employed in defense work during World War II and then to Blockton, Iowa where he was employed by the Blockton Oil Company and the Northern Propane Company until 1975. They moved to Bedford where he was custodian for the Northside Apartments as long as health permitted. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Lester, George Milford, and Willard; five sisters, Millie, Nellie, Lela, Lucy and Mae. He was the last member of his immediate family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gladys, of Bedford Manor; three daughters: Yvonne and her husband, Maynard Hilton of Kansas City, Missouri; Veneta Sanders and her husband, M. K. Sanders, of Bedford, Iowa and Janet and her husband, Pat Campbell, of New Market, Iowa; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. His family and loved ones will remember him as a kind and considerate loved one and friend and he will be missed by all who knew him. [Bonebrake, Bessie May Thompson] Blockton News Thursday July 3, 1930 p. 5 Mrs. Bessie Thompson-Bonebreak Dead Edgar Thompson received a telegram Tuesday from Pennsylvania stating that his sister, Mrs. Bessie Bonebreak [Bonebrake], was dead. The Bonebreak family lived at Charleroi, Pennsylvania, we believe. The body will be brought back to Iowa for interment. [Bonebrake, Bessie May Thompson] Blockton News Thursday July 10, 1930 [p. 1] Obituary Bessie May Thompson, daughter of Eli and Margaret Thompson, was born in Ringgold County, Iowa, July 14, 1883, and died at her home in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Tuesday morning, July 1, 1930, aged 46 years, 11 months and 17 days. She came with her parents to Blockton some thirty-six years ago where she grew to young womanhood. Later she was employed in the Dolecheck store at Diagonal for several years. She was united in marriage to Fred Bonebrake at Diagonal and since her marriage has resided at different places, the past few years being spent at Charleroi and Monessen, Pennsylvania, where her husband is employed as manager of stores. She was a charter member of the Blockton Christian church, uniting with the church under the ministry of H. E. Van Horn. She was also a member of the Rebekah order. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death one son, Dale; her mother, Mrs. Margaret Thompson of Chicago; two brothers, Edgar Thompson of Blockton and Ralph Thompson of Denver, Colorado; three sisters, Ms. Alpha Sams of Cedar Falls, Miss Adabelle Thompson of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Hazel Fisher of Chicago, and other relatives and friends. The body was brought to Blockton Thursday and funeral services
were held in the Christian church Friday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. David L. Kratz, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery,
Blockton. [BONEBRAKE, BESSIE MAY THOMPSON] Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 17, 1963 p. 4 Obituary – Fred Bonebrake Fred Virgil Bonebrake, son of Forest Greeley and Alpha L. Bonebrake, was born in Knowlton, Iowa, Dec. 21, 1888. He passed away Jan. 8, 1963, at the age of 74 years and 18 days. He was married to Bessie Thompson. One son, Dale, was born to this union. Mrs. Bonebrake preceded him in death in 1930. He was married to Johanna Marie Beatty in 1948. He was manager of J. C. Penney stores of Monessen, Pennsylvania, for nearly 30 years. He has been living near Blockton since his retirement in 1948. He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife; his son Dale and daughter-in-law, Catherine of Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers, Arthur H. of Diagonal and Willard F. of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Clara Parker of Redding, Iowa; also other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral services were held Jan. 11 at the Methodist church of Blockton, conducted by Rev. Sydney e. Sterrett of Blockton. Interment was at Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 15, 1976 Allie Brown, 82 Final Rites Held April 14 Funeral services for Allie Brown, 82, of Blockton, were held April 14 at the Blockton Christian Church with Rev. George W. Swan and Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Brown died April 11 in Lutheran Hospital m Des Moines. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. [Brown, Allie] Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 22, 1976 Allie Brown, 82 Final Rites Held In Blockton Funeral services for Allie Brown, 82, of Blockton, were held April 14 at the Blockton Christian Church with Rev. George W. Swan and Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Brown died in Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines April 11, 1976. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. Allie Brown, son of Jake [Jacob Erasmus] and Sarah Brown, was born in Ringgold County, Iowa, October 19, 1893. He grew to maturity in the Maloy and Blockton area where he attended the public schools and the Christian Church. On September 27, 1911 he was united in marriage to Hazel King at the Christian Church and they lived all but seven of their 63 years of married life north of Blockton on their home place. To this union six children were born. Two daughters and four sons; Mildred now deceased, Maona, Kenneth, Rex, Elton and LaVerne. He was engaged in farming all of his active years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Hazel, and daughter, Mildred, four sisters and three brothers. Left to cherish his memory are the five children; 13 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marie Strom, Hazel Hilley, Beulah Howard. He loved his family and his home; his friends and neighbors, and he was most happy when they were around him. He was a kind and considerate father, brother, friend and neighbor, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 28, 1974 p. 4 Hazel Brown, 82, Last Rites Held in Blockton Funeral services for Mrs. Allie (Hazel) Brown, 82, of Blockton, held November 23 at the Christian Church in Blockton, were conducted by Rev. George W. Swan and Carl Cummings. Mrs. Brown died after a long illness in Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines November 20, 1974. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton. Hazel Elsie King, daughter of Charley and Ida [May Williams] King, was born near Blockton, Iowa, June 14, 1892. She was preceded in death by her parents and only brother, Myron P. [aul] King, and one daughter, Mildred. She attended Blockton Community School and was a member of the American Auxiliary at Bedford, and the oldest Charter member of the Liberty Club; a member of the Blockton Christian Church where she met and later married Allie Brown of Blockton on September 27, 1911. They spent a short time in Pickway, Kansas, one year west of Blockton, on a farm and 5 years south of Blockton. The rest of their married life was spent on the home place north of Blockton where they lived for 57 years, having celebrated 63 years of married life this past September. To this union six children were born: Mildred Norris, deceased. Surviving are her husband and five children; Maona Stermole and her husband, Joe, of Des Moines, Iowa; Kenneth and his wife, Virginia, of Grant City, Mo.; Rex and his wife, Bernice, of Bedford; Laverne and his wife, Annabell, of Bedford; Elton and his wife, Jodean, of Clearfield; one son-in-law, Dolon [Dolan] Norris, of Blockton; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Genevieve King; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and many friends. Hazel loved her family and to have them around her and caring for them filled her heart with great joy. Her home was always opened to her many relatives and friends. She also enjoyed helping care for others. Blockton News Thursday September 1, 1926 [p. 1] Obituary Jesse Minor, son of Samuel [Pierson] and Louisa [Long] Minor, was born near Whiteley, Pennsylvania, Jan. 27, 1853, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.[lbert] J.[ay] Watson, Diagonal, Iowa, Aug. 26, 1926, aged 73 years, 6 months and 29 days. Mr. Minor came to Iowa in the spring of 1876 and settled on a farm near Mormontown, now Blockton, where he engaged in farming for many years. For a time he lived in Blockton, where he engaged in stock buying, but returned to his best loved vocation of farming. He was united in marriage to Olive I. [ndependence] Sims of Isadora, Mo., Dec. 24, 1878. To this union were born two children, Della M. [ay], now Mrs. E. [lbert] J. [ay] Watson, of Diagonal, and Joe C. [arl], of New Virginia, Ia. Mrs. Minor died seventeen years ago, since which time he has made his home with his children. Besides these he leaves to mourn his loss four brothers and two sisters, John P. [ierson], of Blockton; Friend L. [ong], Samuel Owen, William E.[lsworth], Mrs. [Mary] Euna Bailey and Mrs. Della R. [egina] Bailey, all of Greene County, Pennsylvania. Also seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Minor united with the Baptist church of Blockton more than forty-five years ago. He was always a faithful and consistent worker in the church, and was a deacon of the church as long as it existed there. Mr. Minor suffered from an attack of pneumonia in the early spring, and from this time steadily declined in health until the end came. A short service was held at the Dr. Watson home Saturday, after which the remains were taken to Blockton where the funeral was held at the M. E. church. The services were conducted by Rev. Osborn of New Market, assisted by Rev. Roy E. Gugeler of the Diagonal M. E. church and Rev. J. Vincent Gray of the Blockton M. E. church. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News Thursday April 28, 1927 [p. 1] J. P. Minor Dead John P. [ierson] Minor, who has been in poor health for several weeks and his condition gradually growing more critical, passed away about 1 o’clock Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 this (Thursday) afternoon at the Blockton Methodist church, Rev. Harold V. Reeves, formerly pastor of the Blockton Christian church but now pastor of the Christian church at Albany, Mo., preaching the sermon. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Minor, John Pierson] Blockton News Thursday May 5, 1927 [p. 1] Obituary John P. [ierson] Minor, son of Samuel [Pierson] and Louisa [Long] Minor, was born near Whiteley, Pennsylvania, March 28, 1859, and died at his home in Blockton, Iowa, April 26, 1927, aged 68 years and 28 days. Mr. Minor came to Iowa in September, 1881. He was united in marriage to Mollie [Mary Ellen] Banes [Bates] January 21, 1883. To this union six children were born---Harry, Goldie, Jay and Bessie, dying in infancy, and Mrs. W. [ilbur] F. [orrest] Walton [Blanche Eva], of Blockton, and Mrs. H. C. Larson [Maude] of Diagonal. He located on a farm south of Blockton and lived there until in 1889 when they retired from the farm and moved to Blockton where they lived the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Minor died June 19, 1912. He was again married November 25, 1914, to Florence Alderson, who, with his daughters, is left to mourn his death. Besides these he leaves three brothers and two sisters, Friend L. [ong], Samuel Owen and William E. [lsworth] Minor, Mrs. [Mary] Euna Bailey and Mrs. Della R. [egina] Bailey, all of Greene County, Pennsylvania; and also four grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. Minor made his confession [words unreadable] Whiteley, Pennsylvania, more than 50 years ago. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges for a number of years. Mr. Minor suffered from a heart attack in January of this year and since that time gradually grew worse until the end came. The funeral services, which were held at the Methodist church at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, were largely attended. Rev. Harold V. Reeves, former pastor of the Blockton Christian church but now pastor of the Albany, Mo., Christian church, delivered the funeral sermon. A male quartette composed of G. A. Schoenmann, R. O. Ford, G. C. Dennis and H. O. Mumma, furnished the music. The pallbearers were W. H. McFarland, Wm. Cloos, B. A. Wolfe, K. L. Fuller, S. C. Nye and R. J. Carr. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News Thursday May 5, 1927 p. 4 Among those from out of town attending the funeral of J. [ohn] P. [ierson] Minor were J. C. Minor, of New Virginia; Jesse Minor and family, of Sheridan; J. R. Carlton and family, of King City, Mo. W. E. Alderson, of Kansas City, Mo.; Dr. E. J. Watson and wife and Mrs. A. Turnbull of Diagonal; H. Larson of Des Moines; Mrs. Anna Munyon and Mrs. Dalma Allen, of Shannon City; Mrs. H. J. Hartley, James E. Duncan and W. H. McFarland, of Clearfield; N. Rich, of Maloy; James Warden, of Grant City; Dave Rich and T. J. Stephens, of Redding. Bedford Times-Republican June 27, 1912 p. 4 BLOCKTON Mrs. John Minor died at her home in Blockton quite suddenly June 19. She was apparently as well as usual in the morning and was in the yard digging around a rosebush when a severe pain struck her in the chest. She passed quietly away at 11:45 a. m. Mrs. Minor’s maiden name was Mary Bates. She was the mother of six children. Four died in infancy. Two daughters Blanche and Maude, with the husband, are left to mourn the loss of a wife and mother. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Friday at 2 o’clock p. m., conducted by Rev. Smith. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. [Minor, Mary Bates] Bedford Free Press Thursday July 4, 1912 p. 4 The death of Mrs. John Miner last Wednesday was a shock to her relatives and friends. She was ill only an hour. Her funeral at the Christian church was largely attended Friday afternoon, Rev. Smith officiating. Interment was at Rose Hill cemetery. [Robinson, Lula Elsie Hinton Cortner] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 29, 1983 p. 9 Final Rites Held For Lula Robinson Services were held September 19 at the Blockton Christian Church for Lula Elsie Robinson, 78. Rev. Mel Smith officiated. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton. Mrs. Robinson died September 17, 1983. Lula Robinson was born March 18, 1905 to James and Sarah Hinton, in Missouri. In 1908 Lula and her parents moved to a farm near Coin, Iowa. She grew to maturity in the Lenox-Conway vicinity. In 1927 her parents moved to Blockton, Iowa and there she married Charley Cortner August 19, 1931. They lived in the Blockton area and raised their family: Shirley, Johanna and Doyle. Lula was a member of the Christian Church in Blockton. Charley preceded her in death October 4, 1972. On November 7, 1974 she married Floyd Robinson of Bedford. He preceded her in death March 9, 1976. Besides her three children, Lula is survived by one step-son Billy Robinson, his wife Janice, their four children, Robert, Linda, Paul, and Jennifer, all of Bedford, Iowa; 11 grandchildren: Douglas Walters, DeSoto, Iowa, Rebecca Walters Jordan, Madrid, Iowa, Michael Walters, Dallas Center, Iowa, and Eric Walters, DeSoto, Iowa, Donald Ronald, all of Chula Vista, Calif., and Terri Simon Mnichowicz, Cheryl Cortner, Jimmie Cortner, Karen Cortner, and Delores Cortner, all of Commerce, Okla. Also 10 great grandchildren: Douglas, Crystal, and Nicole Walters of DeSoto, Iowa; Debbie, Elizabeth, Joanie and Paula Jordan of Madrid, Iowa; Tracy and Angela Cortner of Commerce, Okla., and Crystal Mnichowicz of Chula Vista, Calif. Also surviving are two sons-in-law, Dale Walters of DeSoto, Ray Mnichowicz, (Chula Vista, Calif.) and one daughter-in-law, Gloria Cortner of Miami, Okla. |