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[Archer, Lenora
Louise Neumeyer]
Bedford Times-Press
Wednesday June 15, 1994 p. 8
LENORA LOUISE
ARCHER
Lenora
Louise Archer passed away May 30,
1994 at her daughter's home. She was the second child of Henry and Constance
Florea Neumeyer, born near Siam
at her parents home January 25,1911.
Louise attended Taylor County Public Schools, grew to
adulthood in her home by the Goldenrod and lived most of her life in Taylor
County. In later years she enjoyed going for drives in her old neighborhood,
reminiscing about old friends and good times.
Louise
and Milburn Forrest Archer, Jr. were married February 2,1934 at the Presbyterian Manse, Bedford, and lived in
the Burlington Junction and Siam area for seven years, later moving to a farm
near Blockton in 1941 where they farmed for over 30 years. Louise was a wonderful gardener and spent many hours
preserving and canning food for the family. She loved to work outside with her
flowers. Louise was an
excellent cook and her homemade breads and ice cream will long be remembered by
her family.
Louise accepted Christ as Savior, was baptized as a
young mother and grew to love Him dearly. She loved music and was an
accomplished pianist, playing for worship services at the Athelstan Holiness
Church, Athelstan, Iowa, for many years. She was a member of the Hamilton
Memorial Missionary Church, Bedford.
Left
to cherish her memory are her children, David Rolland Archer, Ft. Myers, Fla., and Betty L. [ou] Holsapple and husband, Blockton, Iowa, a cousin Marilyn
Sanders Findley and husband of
Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Christian Archer, Norfolk, Neb., Clifton Archer, Ft Myers, Fla., Craig Archer, Dallas, Texas, Connie Degase, Phoenix, Ariz., John Holsapple, Indianapolis, Ind., and Aaron Holsapple, W. Lafayette, Ind.; also three great
grandchildren. Louise is also
survived by a sister, Verna McDonald, Gravity, Iowa, brothers, Jason Neumeyer, New Market, Iowa, George Neumeyer, Hopkins, Mo., Sidney Neumeyer, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Richard Neumeyer, Bedford; and Howard Neumeyer, Caldwell, Idaho; brother-in-law, Donald
Archer, Twin Falls, Idaho,
sister-in-law, Hattie Hargins of Ida Grove, Iowa; and daughter-in-law, Leatha Archer, Phoenix, Ariz.
[Beal, Pearl Lydia
Locke]
Blockton News
Thursday August 1, 1929 p. 8
A
fall from a moving automobile caused the death here Saturday night of Mrs.
A. [rley] B. [urdette] Beal, 25,
of near Bedford. The accident occurred three miles east of Bedford on a dirt
road. Mrs. Beal’s husband was
driving the car at a moderate rate of speed, he said. The woman was holding her
baby. She shifted the infant about on her lap, and in so doing leaned against
the door of the car. Mr. Beal saw [her] falling out and reached in time to
grasp the child and save it. His wife rolled out of the car and was dead with a
fractured skull and broken neck when he reached her side. —Register.
[Beal, Pearl Lydia
Locke]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday August 1, 1929
Mrs. A. B. Beal
Pearl
Lydia Beal, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank R. Locke, was born
November 21, 1903, at Rock Port, Mo., and departed this life at Bedford, Iowa,
Saturday, July 27, 1929, at the age of 25 years, 8 months and 6 days. She lived
with her parents, near Rock Port, Mo., until the year 1915, when her father
died. She then moved with her mother and sisters to Lenox, in this county, and
later to Bedford, where she graduated from the Bedford high school with the
class of 1921. On Dec. 25, 1921, she was united in marriage to Arley B.
[urdette] Beal, of Bedford and
has resided in Bedford vicinity until her death. To this union two children
were born, Kenneth Malcolm, a
son, who died in infancy, and Agnes Arlene, age 1 year and 9 months. She leaves to mourn her demise, her
husband, Arley B.[urdette] Beal,
and little daughter, Agnes Arlene,
her mother, Mrs. Earl Madron [Lena],
two sisters, Mrs. James Knierihm and Miss Beulah E. Locke, besides
numerous other relatives and friends. Mrs. Beal united with the Methodist Episcopal church at
Lenox at the age of 13 years and later transferred her membership to the
Methodist Episcopal church of Bedford and retained her membership in the
Bedford church until her death and has lived a consistent Christian life. She
was of a very cheerful disposition, a good wife and mother, always interested
in the welfare of her home and family and friends and will be greatly missed in
her home and in the community.
[Brown, William Emory]
New Market Herald
Thursday March 1, 1917 p. 3
Last One Gone
The
funeral services of the late William Emery [Emory] Brown were held Saturday afternoon of last week at the
Brown church at Guss. They were conducted by Rev. Doyle of the Nodaway church.
Interment was made in the Guss cemetery.
When W. [illiam] E. [mory] Brown died Wednesday of last week at his late home in Indianola, Iowa, it marked the
death of the very last of the veterans of the Civil War that lived in Nodaway
township. G. A. R. members who formerly lived near Guss tell when the G. A. R.
was strongest in this part of the state there were twenty-five of the veterans
in that community, but moves to other communities and loss by death have
shattered the order there.
William
Emory Brown was born in Monroe,
Wisconsin, November 21, 1842 [1843]. He moved with his parents in 1858. He
enlisted in the Fourth Iowa Infantry when eighteen years old, and served four
years in the Civil War until his discharge. He was married in 1879 [1880] to Hattie
C. Patterson, to which union four
children were born. The eldest boy, Barton, died in San Francisco during the Spanish-American War at the age of
eighteen. The wife and three children were all present at his death in
Indianola, Iowa.
The
children who survive are: Carroll,
of Guss and Calvin and Josephine.
[BROWN, WILLIAM EMORY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 1, 1917
GUSS - Carol Brown returned from Indianola Friday where he had been called to the deathbed of his father.
Mrs. Brown and daughter Josephine and son Victor returned to Indianola Monday. They were here to attend the funeral of Emory Brown, husband and father of the above named.
Mr. and Mrs. Schafroth and son and Miss Allie Hedinger of Corning attended the funeral of Mr. Brown Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Wickersham, Mr. Fuller and Misses Minnie and June Moats of Villisca and Mr. and Mrs. Ham Dennis and son Ralph of near Gravity attended the funeral of Mr. Brown Saturday.
[BROWN, WILLIAM EMORY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 1, 1917
GUSS – Emory Brown died at his home in Indianola Wednesday Feb. 21 after a short illness of a few weeks. He lived on a farm near Guss until last September when he moved his family to Indianola, where he lived until his death. He at one time filled the office as sheriff of Taylor county, was an old soldier and also justice of peace of this township a number of years. the family have the sympathy of this community in their loss.
[Brown, William Emory]
New Market Herald
Thursday March 1, 1917 p. 6
Guss News Items
The
community was shocked Thursday morning to hear of the death of Mr. [William
Emory] Brown. He has been ailing
for sometime but took a change for the worse last week. Funeral services were
held Saturday, at the M. E. church at Guss. Interment, in Guss cemetery. The
relatives have the sympathy of their friends in this time of their sad
bereavement.
[Brown, William Emory]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday March 1, 1917 [p. 1]
FORMER SHERrif DIED SUDDENLY
WM. BROWN OF GUSS ILL TWO WEEKS
Moved to Indianola
Last Fall—In Good Health Until Cancer of Stomach Set In
William
Emory Brown, a pioneer resident
of Taylor County and for several years sheriff during the 80's died quite
suddenly at his home in Indianola, Iowa, on February 21stt following
an illness of 14 days. His demise was due to cancer of the stomach, which
appeared in acute form only two weeks prior to his death.
The
deceased had been for years a resident of Nodaway Township and only left there
last September, going to Indianola, where better educational facilities were
offered his children. Mr. Brown had led an upright and unselfish life, serving his country during the Civil War
as a member of the 4th Iowa Infantry. As a neighbor and friend he had always
proved himself most congenial and it was with sorrow and regret that his large
circle of acquaintances learned of his demise.
William
Emory Brown was born in Munro,
Wisconsin, November 21, 1843. In 1858 he migrated to Montgomery county, Iowa,
settling on the old Frier farm just across the Taylor county line. He was
married to Hattie C. Patterson of Nodaway Township shortly after and to this union four children were born,
one a son, losing his life during the Spanish-American war. Those surviving to
comfort the widowed mother are Josephine E. Brown, a trained nurse at Indianola, Iowa, Victor A. of Indianola and Carroll Brown of Nodaway Township. A sister, Mrs. Julia West of Hot Springs, S. Dak., also survives .
The
remains were brought back to Guss, where the funeral was held on Saturday, Rev.
Doyle of the M. E. church conducting the service. Interment was made in Brown's
cemetery.
[Cast, Bernice]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 10, 1963 p. 8
Ellen Beebe's Sister Dies
Word
was received here Monday by Albert Beebe of the death of Miss Bernice [E.] Cast, a sister of Mrs. Ellen Beebe. Bernice Cast died January 1 in San Francisco where services
were held January 3. Burial was in the family plot in Maryville, Mo.
[Cavin, Mildred Leotta
Sanders]
Bedford Times-Press
Wednesday April 7, 2004
MILDRED CAVIN
Funeral
services for Mildred Cavin,
age 81 of New Market, who died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at the Clarinda
Regional Health Center were held Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Russ Clark officiating. Interment was held in
the Athelstan Cemetery. Memorials can be given in Mildred's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie
Funeral Home of Bedford.
Mildred
Leotta Cavin was born December 8,
1922 in Worth County, Missouri the daughter of Edward Sanders and Florence Cannady Sanders. Mildred grew up around the Coon Rapids area and as a
young adult worked as a telephone operator and a maid. In 1942, she was united
in marriage to Russell Cavin in Missouri. In 1944, after his return from serving in the United States Army
during World War II, the couple moved to the Blockton area where they farmed
for several years. In the early 1960's the family moved to the New Market area
and in 1976, they moved into the town of New Market.
Mildred was a very loving wife and mother who thoroughly
enjoyed working side by side with her husband Russell on the family farm. Together they raised chickens
and milk cows, selling the eggs and cream to friends and family. She always
tended a large garden and canned the produce each year. Mildred was known to have a very large strawberry bed,
even when she moved to town. Together Russell and Mildred enjoyed fishing for catfish and hunting for mushrooms in the spring.
Left
to cherish Mildred's memory
are her two sons, Gail Cavin of Des Moines; and Terry Cavin and wife Christine of Great
Falls, Montana; three brothers, Gary McBrayer of Hopkins, Missouri; Clarence McBrayer of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Lloyd Lemly of Salt Lake City, Utah; two sisters Lois
Davis of St. Joseph, Missouri;
and Marie Roettmer of Omaha,
Nebraska; three grandchildren, David Cavin of Des Moines; Royce Steinbach and Claragene Cavin,
both of Great Falls, Montana; and four great-grandchildren.
Preceding Mildred in death are her
parents, her husband Russell in 2001, a daughter Lynn Steinbach and a son, Aaron Lee Cavin;
and three brothers, Don, A.J. and Marvin Lemly.
[Damewood, Donna
Lillian Jobe]
Bedford Times-Press
Wednesday June 15, 1994 p. 8
DONNA DAMEWOOD
Services
for Donna Damewood were held
Friday June 10 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Peters
officiating. Burial was at the Fairview Cemetery.
Donna
Lillian Damewood, the daughter of Caleb and Carrie Conlin Jobe was born on a farm near Barnard, Mo., March 31,1899 and departed this life on
June 7, 1994 at Bedford Manor, Bedford, Iowa at the age of 95 years, two months
and six days.
She
moved with her family to a farm near Siam, Iowa in 1904. She received her
education in an Iowa rural school.
She
was united in marriage with Stanley Damewood on August 30, 1921. They resided on the Damewood
family farm near Siam for many years. They moved to Bedford in 1940 where she
has resided until her death. Stanley and Donna were
fortunate to share 65 years of married life together. Three children were born
to bless this union, Helen Ruth, Eldon Dale, and Doris Marie.
She
was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, one grandson, Norman
Lowell Newkirk, and, one great
grandson, Jason Newkirk, two
brothers Conlin and Franklin
Jobe, one sister, Ione Lincoln, and a son-in-law, Harry Northover.
She
is survived by her two daughters, Helen Ruth and her husband Dwight Newkirk of Shenandoah, and Doris Northover of Bedford; one grandson, Larry Newkirk and wife Linda and two great granddaughters, Jessica and Mikala of Houston, Texas.
She
also leaves two nieces who were very close to her, Wilma Anderson of Bedford and Mary Lou Miller of Lenox and their families, two nephews, Floyd
Jobe of New Market, Ronald
Jobe of Albuquerque, N.M., a
niece Evelyne Villines of Des
Moines, and their families.
Donna was a life-long member of the
United Methodist Church having taught Sunday school class at the Siam church
for many years, later transferring her membership to Bedford. She was a
longtime member of the Bedford Legion Auxiliary #164.
She
enjoyed raising parakeets and canaries for many years. Donna was a lover of nature and all the beautiful
things God has created for each to enjoy. She made friends easily as she
greatly enjoyed people. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will
be remembered by her family and friends as a kind and helpful person sharing of
her time and ability in time of need.
[Dowlin, David
Rinehart]
Blockton News
Thursday September 9,
1926 [p. 1]
David R. Dowlin Dead
Word
was received here Tuesday afternoon that David R. [inehart] Dowlin died that afternoon at a St. Joseph hospital. Mr.
Dowlin was taken to a St. Joseph
hospital in a critical condition two weeks ago today. No hope was held out to
the family from the start. The body was brought to Blockton yesterday morning.
[Dowlin, David
Rinehart]
Blockton News
Thursday September 16,
1926 [p. 1]
Obituary
David
Rinehart Dowlin, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Dowlin [Emeline Rinehart], was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, March 8, 1850, and passed
away at the Missouri Methodist hospital, St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 7, 1926, aged
76 years, and 7 months.
Mr.
Dowlin came from Pennsylvania to
Taylor County in 1875.
He
was united in marriage with Sarah Ann Moon Oct. 26, 1887. To this union were born three children, Robert
Bruce Dowlin, Mrs. Grace Jane Shearer and Glade Clare Dowlin, all of
this vicinity.
Mr.
Dowlin is also survived by his
companion, Mrs. Dowlin; six
grandchildren, Mildred Marie Dowlin, Okal Clare Dowlin, Sylvia Mae Dowlin,
Gladys Lorine Shearer, John David Shearer and Gwendolin Darllen Dowlin; six brothers and sisters, W. [illiam] P.
[aul] Dowlin of Monroe City, Mo., Martha [Ann] Bowlby of
Greensboro, Pennsylvania, Jessie F. [ranklin] Dowlin of Chicago, Ida [Samantha] Everly of Greene county, Pennsylvania, J. [osiah]
G.[wynne] Dowlin of Blockton, and Elizabeth [Ellen] South of
Mapletown, Pa. Also numerous other relatives and friends. One sister, Margaret
Jane Mondel of Washington, Pa.,
and one brother, John C. [rawford] Dowlin, of Carmichaels, Pa., preceded him in death.
Funeral
services were held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
H. V. Reeves, pastor of the Blockton Christian church, and interment was made
in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton.
[Dowlin, Robert Bruce]
Blockton News
Thursday April 12, 1928 [p. 1]
Bruce Dowlin Dead
[Robert]
Bruce Dowlin was taken seriously
ill Saturday night and, accompanied by his wife and Dr. B. H. Miller, went to a
St. Joseph hospital on the early Sunday morning train. Later his mother, Mrs.
Sarah Dowlin, and his brother, Glade
[Clare] Dowlin, were taken to St.
Joseph by John Nye, Jr. An operation revealed the fact that nothing could be
done, and he passed away Sunday evening about 8 o’clock.
His
sudden illness and death was a severe shock to relatives, neighbors and
friends.
Funeral
services were held at the home yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at 2:30, and
interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
[Dowlin, Robert Bruce]
Blockton News
Thursday April 19, 1928 [p. 1]
Obituary
Robert
Bruce Dowlin was born December 8,
1888, on the home farm northwest of Blockton, and departed this life at the
Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., Sunday evening, April 8, 1928, aged 39
years and 4 months.
Mr.
Dowlin lived nearly all of his
life on the home farm. He was united in marriage to Miss Freeda May Seymore [Freda May Seymour] Feb. 23, 1911. To this union were born three
children—Mildred Marie, Okal Clare, and Sylvia May.
He
is survived by his wife and children, his mother, Mrs. Sarah [Ann Moon]
Dowlin; one brother, Glade [Clare]
Dowlin, and one sister, Mrs.
Harry Shearer [Grace Jane]. He
was preceded in death by his father, David R. [inehart] Dowlin, who died Sept. 7, 1926.
Mr.
Dowlin was a member of the
Christian church of Blockton. He made his confession of faith to Rev. Purdy
during a meeting held at Mt. Pleasant school house in March, 1917, and was
baptized in Blockton.
Because
of his long residence in this community and his pleasing disposition, he was
very well known, and had a host of friends. He was a good husband and father,
placing his family and their welfare above everything else in life. His death
came very unexpectedly and was a severe shook to every one, but especially to
his family who miss his loving presence more than words can tell.
Funeral
services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev.
C. Max Buck, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton.
[Dowlin, Sarah Ann
Moon]
Blockton News
Thursday June 7, 1934 [p. 1]
Sarah A. Dowlin Dead
Mrs.
Sarah A. [nn Moon] Dowlin, whose
illness was mentioned last week, passed away at her home in Blockton Saturday
evening. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon at
2 o’clock and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
[Dowlin, Sarah Ann
Moon]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 7, 1934 p. 4
BLOCKTON
MRS. DOWLIN DIES
Hold Funeral Services
at Christian Church
Mrs.
Sarah [Ann Moon] Dowlin, 69, died
at her home in Blockton Saturday evening, June 2. The funeral services were
held at the Christian church in Blockton Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Charles Showalter and assisted by Rev. W. H. Warrior. Burial was in the Rose
Hill cemetery.
Mrs.
Dowlin was born in Derbyshire,
England, coming to America when she was eight months old. Her husband, David
R. [inehart] Dowlin died eight
years ago. She was the mother of three children, Mrs. Grace Shafer and Glade Dowlin of Blockton and Bruce Dowlin, who died several years ago. There are six
grandchildren and one great grandchild surviving.
[Dowlin, Sarah Ann
Moon]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 7, 1934 p. 4
BLOCKTON
Mrs.
H. E. Rich of Des Moines came
Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Dowlin. Her sister, Virginia took her home Tuesday.
[Dowlin, Sarah Ann
Moon]
Clearfield
Enterprise
Thursday June 7, 1934 p. 2
An
aunt of Mrs. L. A. Bush, a Mrs.
[Sarah Ann Moon] Dowlin, died on
Saturday at Blockton, and the funeral was on Monday afternoon, directed by J .
R. Crew.
[Dowlin, Sarah Ann
Moon]
Blockton News
Thursday June 14, 1934 [p. 1]
Obituary
Sarah
A. [nn] Moon, daughter of John
and Martha Moon, was born at
Elkston, Derbyshire, England, May 25, 1865, and passed away at her home in
Blockton June 2, 1934, aged 69 years and 8 days.
When
about 8 months of age she came to this country with her parents and settled at
Sandwich, Illinois, where she lived 6 years. They then moved to Taylor County,
locating near Conway, later moving to the Moon farm.
She
was united in marriage to David R. [inehart] Dowlin October 26, 1887, moving to the farm 5 miles
north of Blockton where they resided until the death of the husband, September
7, 1926. Then she moved to Blockton where she made her home until her death.
Three
children were born to this union—Robert Bruce, who preceded his mother in death April 8, 1928; Mrs.
Grace Shafer and Glade Dowlin, both of Blockton and vicinity. She is also
survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and numerous other
relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death.
She
was a firm believer in God's Word and in her life was true to her religious
convictions.
Because
of her long residence in this community and her pleasing disposition she was
very well known and had a host of friends. She was a good wife, a kind and
loving mother, placing her family and their welfare above everything else in
life.
Funeral
services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon June 4 at 2
o’clock, conducted by Rev. Chas. Showalter, assisted by Rev. W. H. Warrior.
Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
__________________________________________
THE RICHER LIFE
"You who mourn her passing on
Know you not where she has gone?
Doubt ye that she knows the truth
That has baffled age and youth?
You who weep for her today
Who from earth has gone away
Know you not that she has found
Footing on a surer ground?
Would you weep for one who rose
Victor over mighty foes?
Would you mourn for her today
High from action called away?
She is done with care and pain
Failure cannot strike again
God has called her out of strife
To a cleaner ampler life.
To a richer world than ours
Clearer sight and wider powers
To a life that knows no scorn
She has gone, for whom you mourn.”
[Hart, William Edward]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 10, 1963 p. 8
Final
Rites For William E. Hart
William Edward Hart, son of John G. [erard] and Mary Mullins Hart, was born Dec. 12, 1896 on a farm south of
Clearfield and died Dec. 28, 1962 in St. Joseph Hospital, St. Joseph, Mo.
After completing his education he engaged in the
business of farming in Taylor and Ringgold counties, which he continued until
his death.
He died as he lived, a fervent and devout member
of the Catholic Church. He was a faithful friend, a good and thoughtful
neighbor and a good citizen, interested in the educational and civic affairs
for the betterment of the community.
He leaves to mourn his loss, two sisters, Elizabeth
Hart of Maloy, Mrs. Helen
Pierce of Washington, D. C; two
brothers-in-law, R. [obert] E. Shay of Maloy and Earle Pierce of
Washington, D. C; four nieces, three nephews and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Funeral services were held Dec. 31, 1962 at 10
a.m. from the Immaculate Conception church in Maloy. The Requiem High Mass was
sung by his pastor, the Rev. M. J. Culhane, assisted by choir. The altar boys
were his three grandsons, Bobble, Ronald and Donald Shay.
Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery in Maloy.
[White,
David W., Sr.]
Bedford
Free Press
Thursday September 9, 1926 p. 6
aTHELSTAN
Dave White, who had been seriously ill for several months, died Wednesday at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Chapman [Jessie May] east of town.
[White,
David W., Sr.]
Bedford
Free Press
Thursday September 30, 1926 p. 3
DAVID
W. WHITE
David W. White, Sr. was born at Morgantown, West Virginia, Mar. 30,
1844, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jessie [May] Chapman, near Athelstan, Sept. 1, 1926, aged 82 years, 5
months and 2 days.
He was united in marriage to Susan Ann Alloway, July 30, 1873, near Athelstan, Iowa, and she
preceded him in death January 19, 1910. To this union were born twelve
children, five of whom died in infancy, and Mrs. Ida Bell King on Oct. 7, 1921.
He leaves to mourn three daughters, three sons, 23
grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. The children are: Mrs.
Carrie [Cassie Matilda] McCann,
Diagonal; Mrs. Jessie [May] Chapman,
Athelstan; Mrs. Goldie Blanche Ames, Sheridan; John Edward White, Yuma, Colo; David White,
Blue Springs, Mo., Luke Hogan White,
Savannah, Mo.
Mr. White came to Iowa in 1860 with his sister, Mrs. Susan Vanskyock. In the early days he was an Iowa stage driver.
In the spring of 1880 he moved with his family to Worth County, Missouri, to a
farm near Athelstan and devoted his time to the care and welfare of his family.
He was always an active worker and a good provider. Four years ago a stroke of
paralysis rendered his left arm and limb helpless. He suffered through many
years and bore it calmly and bravely. During the last few weeks he looked for the
summons that must come eventually and was fearless as he faced death. During
his early life he united with the M. E. church and the God of his youth never
forsook him.
Funeral services were held at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Jessie [May] Chapman,
of Athelstan, on Friday afternoon, Sept. 3. Mrs. H. V. Reeves, Miss Pearl
Griffith, Bob Ford and H. O. Mumma, accompanied by Mrs. B. H. Miller, sang
three comforting songs. Sermon by Rev. Vincent Gray of the Methodist church at
Blockton. Interment by the side of his wife in the Rose Hill cemetery at
Blockton.
[White,
David W., Sr.]
Blockton
News
Thursday September 9, 1926 [p. 1]
Obituary
Dave W. White was born at Morgantown, West Virginia, March 30, 1844, and died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jessie [May] Chapman, near Athelstan, Sept. 1, 1926, aged 82 years, 5
months and 2 days.
He was united in marriage to Susan Ann Alloway near Athelstan July 30, 1873. To this union
twelve children were born, six of whom are dead, five dying in infancy and Ida
Bell King died Oct. 7, 1921. He
is survived by the following children: Cassie [Matilda] McCann, of Diagonal; John Edward White, of Yuma, Colorado; Jessie May Chapman, of Athelstan; Dave White, of Blue Springs, Mo.; Luke Hogan White, of Savannah, Mo.; Goldie Blanch Ames, of Sheridan, Mo.; also 23 grandchildren.
The deceased came to Iowa with his sister, Mrs.
Susan Vanskyock, in 1866. As a
pioneer he was one of Iowa's old stage drivers. In the spring of 1880 he moved
with his family to Worth county, Mo., settling on a farm near Athelstan and
devoted his time to the care and welfare of his family.
A stroke of paralysis rendered his left arm
helpless four years ago. He suffered severely during the last three weeks of
his life but bore his suffering bravely.
He was a member of the Methodist church, having
united with that organization when a young man.
The
funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Chapman
[Jessie May], near Athelstan
Saturday afternoon at 2:30, the sermon being preached by Rev. J. V. Gray of the
Blockton Methodist church. A quartet composed of Mrs. H. V. Reeves, Miss Pearl
Griffith, Robert Ford and H. O. Mumma, accompanied by Mrs. B. H. Miller,
furnished the music. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton.
[WHITE, DAVID W., SR.]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, September 9, 1926
ATHELSTAN – John White, of Colorado, is visiting relatives in this vicinity, being called here by the fatal illness of his father, Dave White. |