Obituaries
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[Alcorn, Karl Singleton]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    May 15, 1902    [p. 1]

From Suffering to Rejoicing

Died, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Alcorn, Bedford, on Friday morning, May 9, 1902, at 10:30 o'clock, Carl [Karl] S. [ingleton] Alcorn, aged 15 years, 2 months and 15 days. Funeral services were conducted at the home Saturday afternoon by Elder Lee Ferguson, assisted by Rev. E. N. Ware. The attendance of friends was very large, and the floral offerings were beautiful and abundant. After the exercises the little body was laid to rest in Lexington.

Carl [Karl] had been a great sufferer for several years, the result of a fall from a horse, in which his spine was affected. For a long time he could not walk, but for the past year, although deformed in body, he was enabled to get around nicely, and hopes were entertained that he would soon recover. But several weeks before his death he became bedfast, and gradually wasted away and quietly fell asleep in the arms of his Savior. . Several years ago Carl [Karl] had given his young heart to God, and died in the blessed promises of a redeeming and forgiving Lord. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."

[Alcorn, Karl Singleton]

Bedford Times-Republican

May 15, 1902    p. 9

MORTUARY

Carl Alcorn Passes Away at the Home of his Parents After a Long and Painful Illness

(From Friday's Daily)

Died, May 9, 1902, at 10:20 o'clock a. m., at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Alcorn, Bedford, Iowa. The funeral services will be held at the residence at 1 o'clock p. m., Saturday May 10, Rev. E. N. Ware officiating. Interment will take place in the Lexington Cemetery.

Deceased was born Feb. 13, 1887. A number of years ago he had the misfortune to be thrown from a horse, severely injuring his spine, since which time he has been afflicted. For long after his accident he was unable to walk, but finally he recovered sufficiently to go about and enjoy life, but the improvement was not of a permanent nature and at times he suffered considerably. About two months ago he became seriously ill caused from the old injury since which time he has suffered untold agony, until death mercifully relieved him, his trouble having developed into meningitis of the brain.

[Boyd, Simildie Elton Raynolds]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      August 30, 1923      p. 4

Gone to Her Reward

Similde [Simildie] Elton Reynolds was born February 22, 1839, in Pike County, Ohio, and come to Taylor County, Iowa, in 1857. She was married to John S.[aylor] Boyd, March 21, 1860, at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. [euben] A.[lexander] Moser [Rebecca Ann], in Clayton Township, Taylor County.

To this union were born five girls and 3 boys; three of whom are living: Annie R. Hough, Conway, Ia.; Frank N. [ewton], Parsons, Kans.; and Bruce B., Los Angeles, Calif. The latter was not present for the funeral. There are nine grand children and ten great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Boyd with her husband located on the old homestead at old Lexington, where they lived many years and reared their family. Early in life she united with the Methodist church, but upon removal to Bedford, 34 years ago, she became a member of the Presbyterian Church. She continued true to her faith through many years of infirmities. Though deprived of church attendance she regularly read her Bible and strictly observed the Sabbath, usually reading some sermon on that day. "Blessed are they who die in the Lord! "

Mrs. Boyd was a devoted mother, and a kind neighbor; genial in disposition she left the blessings of sunshine on her pathway. She has entered into that rest with loved ones for whom she had longed.

Her husband passed on before her August 4, 1914, and she will be interred in Lexington Cemetery, where she was present at the first burial in that City of the dead. May we so enter into that city that its portals may open out to us in to the City Four Square.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lumbar at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.

[Note: The same obituary was printed in the Bedford Free Press, August 30, 1923, page 5.]

[England, Carl Joseph “Joe”, Jr.]

Lenox Time Table

Wednesday     March 31, 1982      p. 4

Final Rites March 23 for Carl England, Jr.

Carl Joseph England, Jr. was born at Tingley, Iowa on January 7, 1917 and passed away March 23, at the age of sixty-five.

He was united in marriage to Jennie Darlene Winslow August 31, 1938 at Des Moines, Iowa.

To this union three children were born, Karla, Samuel and Eileen.

They lived on a farm south of Clearfield throughout their married lives.

Joe leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Karla and husband, William Livingston of Clearfield, and Eileen and husband, Carl Jones of Shenandoah; son, Samuel England of Clearfield; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Louise and husband, John Busby of Clearfield; sister-in-law June Coins of Casar, North Carolina; also many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Joe was proceeded in death by his wife, Jennie; parents, Vera [Rawlings] and Samuel [Clare] England; and brother, Everett England.

Joe was engaged in farming for many years. He was a loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and all who knew him.

Final rites were conducted Thursday, March 25, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield with Reverend Jim Turner officiating. Mike Evans was vocalist, accompanied by Barb Scott.

Casket bearers were Jim Darat, Phil Larson, Leroy Beggs, L.L. Siverly, Dale Juergens, and Randy Deardorff.

Oh Jesus, I need you again

today

Just like I needed you

yesterday,

Just like I've needed you all my

life through.

For Jesus I know that I can

count on you.

Without you there would be a

void--a gaping hole

And all the temptations would

grasp at my soul.

Jesus, My Jesus, 1 can call you

today

Jesus, In heaven you are the

way

You know all the answers,

Mercy is yours.

You'll always answer when we

knock at your door.

Jennie England

[England, Jennie Darlene Winslow]

Lenox Time Table

Wednesday    February 3, 1982     p. 4

Clearfield Resident Dies January 10

Jennie Darlene Winslow England, the daughter of George Roy and Mary [Eliza Loveland] Winslow, was born at Sharpsburg, Iowa August 2, 1917. She died Sunday, January 10 at sixty-four years of age.

Jennie was united in marriage with Carl Joseph England August 31, 1938 in Des Moines. The couple moved to a farm south of Clearfield, Iowa where they resided throughout their married lives.

She spent a great deal of time caring for her loving family. In moments of solitude, she wrote poetry and enjoyed working in her garden and flowerbeds.

Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother, Paul Winslow; a brother-in-law, Everett (Speck) England; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Vera and Samuel England.

Survivors include her husband, Joe; two daughters, Karla Livingston and husband, William of Clearfield and Eileen Jones and husband, Carl of Shenandoah; a son, Samuel England of Clearfield; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; a sister, Eldred Briaer and husband, Lyle of Burlington, Iowa; a brother, Edgar Winslow and wife, Evelyn of Trenton, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Paul (Darlene) Winslow of Lenox and Mrs. Donald (June) Coins of Casar, North Carolina; a sister and brother-in-law, Louise and John Busby of Clearfield; as well as nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Services were held Wednesday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Clearfield United Methodist Church with Reverend Jim Turner officiating. Barb Scott of Sharpsburg was the organist.

Casket bearers were Doug England, Bill Larsen, Dave England, Terry England, Gerald England, and Dennis England.

The following poem was written February 17, 1977 by Jennie England.

Although I've gone on before

you.

I'll leave a trail you can find.

For in death as in my lifetime

My loved ones are on my mind.

God asked us to love each other,

That's my wish I leave behind

Born of my love for your mother,

Love God and help each other

Love your sisters and your

brothers.

From a higher elevation

I will watch all down the trail.

I will come down to meet you,

And I promise not to fail.

So look upward through the

darkness,

For the sun is shining here.

There is no pain or sorrow

Just the way he promised, dear.

When earth's sunshine turns to

darkness,

And your trails end is near

I'll be waiting with our Saviour

God and I will meet you here.

[Evans, Benjamin Franklin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     May 29, 1941      p. 5

b. f. evans, 83, dies at lenox

B. F. Evans, a resident of Bedford, died at the Dr. Cash Clinic in Lenox Wednesday evening, May 21 at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 17 days. He had been in failing health for several months but had not been considered seriously ill until ten days prior to his death.

The funeral services were held in Bedford at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ben W. Sinderson. Burial was in the Lexington cemetery.

Benjamin Franklin Evans, son of John and Violet [Hinebaugh Peterman] Evans, was born June 7, 1857 near Hawleyville, Iowa. He spent most of his life in Taylor County, the past eight years being spent in Bedford.

On Sept. 2, 1891 he was married to Miss Annie [Sarah Ann] Briggs and to them eleven children were born, all of whom with the wife survive.

The children are Mrs. Pearl Bugg of Kansas City, Mrs. Myrtle Feese of Nodaway, Mrs. Sylvia Peterman of Shambaugh, Dewey Evans of Sharpsburg, Mrs. Grace Gibson of Greenfield, Mrs. Hazel Lister of Eureka, Mo., Mrs. Dimple Salter of Bedford, Cash Evans and Mrs. Nettie Cordell of Conway, Mrs. Crystal Matheny of Blockton, and Mrs. Darline [Darlene] Madden of Spokane, Wash.

There are also twenty-five grandchildren, one great grandson, and one sister, Mrs. Nettie Patrick of Kansas City, Mo. One grandson preceded him in death in February 1939.

He united with the Adventist church in early manhood, later transferring his membership to the Christian church at New Market. He was a kind and loving husband and father and was always willing to sacrifice in order to help others.

[Evans, Sarah Ann “Annie” Briggs]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     October 5, 1950     p. 3

Mrs. Evans Dies Saturday in Clarinda

Mrs. Ben Evans, a resident of Taylor County her entire life, died in Clarinda Saturday, Sept. 23, after being in failing health for several years.

Funeral services were held at the Shum funeral home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles. Burial was in the Lexington cemetery.

Sarah Ann Briggs, daughter of George [Nelson] and Mary [Elizabeth Ceurvorst] Briggs, was born on a farm near Guss, Feb. 28, 1871, being aged 76 years, six mouths, 23 days at the time of her death.

She was married Sept. 2, 1891, to Benjamin F. [ranklin] Evans and to them eleven children were born, all of whom survive. They are: Pearl Bugg of Kansas City, Myrtle Fancher of Los Angeles, Sylvia [Ann Bryan] Peterman of Clarinda, Dewey Evans and Nettie Cordell of Sharpsburg, Grace Gibson of Greenfield, Hazel Lister of Eureka, Mo., Dimple Salter of Huntington Park, Cal., Cash [Edward] Evans of Conway, Crystal Matheny of Lenox, Darlene [Iona] Turner of Coleharbor, N. D.

She also leaves one brother, Henry Briggs, and one sister, Lucy Carey of Gravity; 32 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1941, two grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Evans united with the Christian church when a child.

[Hough, Anna Boyd]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday     February 17, 1949    p. 5

Mrs. Maude Gillett, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Norton of Galesburg, Ill., and Juanita and Dorothy Hough of Southgate, Calif., came last Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Anna Hough, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maude Gillett on Feb. 5.

[Hough, Anna R. Boyd]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 10, 1949    p. 3

CONWAY

Mrs. Hough Died Saturday

Mrs. George Hough [Anna R. Boyd], a resident of Conway and community for many years, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Gillett in Galesburg, Ill., where she had made her home the past two years.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Conway, Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in Lexington cemetery.

[Hough, Anna R. Boyd]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 17, 1949    p. 3

CONWAY

Obituary - Mrs. Anna Hough

Anna R. Boyd was born August 29, 1862 to John [Saylor] and Simildie [Elton] Boyd near Conway and died at the home of her daughter, Maude Gillett at Galesburg, Ill.

She was married to George W. Hough, March 23, 1882 and to them three children were born: Harry W., Carl B. [oyd], Maude I. [owa]

Her entire life was spent near and in Conway until the last two years when she went to live with her daughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers, her husband, and both sons.

Survivors are her daughter, eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren, also her brother, Frank Boyd, of West Des Moines.

She had been a lifetime member of the Methodist Church and an active worker as long as she was able.

[Hough, Anna R. Boyd]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 10, 1949    p. 3

CONWAY

Attend Hough Rites

Those from a distance attending the funeral rites of Mrs. Anna Hough were the daughter, Mrs. Maude Gillett of Galesburg; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Norton of Galesburg, Waunita and Dorothy Hough of South Gate, Calif.

[Hough, Anna R. Boyd]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday     February 17, 1949     p. 5

Mrs. Maude Gillett, Mr. and Mrs. Russell [Clair] Norton of Galesburg, Ill., and Juanita and Dorothy Hough of Southgate, Calif., came last Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Anna Hough, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maude Gillett on Feb. 5.

[Hough, Harry W.]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday     March 18, 1948    p. 4

HARRY W. HOUGH DIES IN OREGON

Harry W. Hough, eldest son of George and Anna Boyd Hough, was born December 26,1882, and passed away March 13, 1948, very suddenly of a heart attack at his home in La Grande, Oregon, where he had spent the greater part of his life. He was married December 23, 1906, to Miss Mable Sargent, who passed away September 26, 1942. They had four children, Donald and Glenn of La Grande, Oregon, and George and Velma Combs of Anatone, Washington, who with 11 grandchildren survive him; also his sister, Maud Gillette of Galesburg. Illinois, and his mother. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Carl. He graduated from, Conway high school in 1900.

[John, Emma Alice Cook Jones]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      June 15, 1944     p. 8

Obituary - Mrs. Emma John

Emma A. [lice] John, daughter of William P. [enn] and Nancy J. [ane Boatwright] Cook, was born in Nodaway County, Missouri, December 12, 1862, and died June 7, 1944 at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 25 days.

She grew to womanhood in Nodaway County and was married on December 17, 1879 to James M. Jones. One child, Mable M. was born to them and died in 1907. Mr. Jones died November 16, 1882.

She was again married on April 3, 1887 to George R. [iley] John. To them two children were born: Harley B. [enton], who died in 1905, and Nellie D. [ale] Cobb, who passed away January 2, 1944.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. [ames] G. [aylon] Rusk [Ella] of Hopkins. Also by five grandchildren: Mrs. Bessie V. Bond of Vernonia, Oregon, Elbert Mothershead of Raymond, Washington, Wayne Cobb of Springfield, Mo., Karl Cobb, and Mrs. Norma [Jean] Simmons of Bedford. Also one great grandchild, Lois Mae Cobb of Springfield, Mo.

Aunt Emma Cobb was truly a Christian woman, and had been a member of the Berea Church of Christ for over fifty years.

After the death of her husband, Geo. R. [iley] John, she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. [eslie] R. Cobb for thirty-six years. After the passing of her daughter in January, she made her home with her grandson and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Cobb south of Bedford. Everything possible was done throughout these years to provide for her comfort and companionship, and she often expressed her deep appreciation to these friends for their interest in her welfare.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. C. Yadon. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.

[John, Harley Benton]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     November 30, 1905     [p. 1]

Harley John Dead

Harley John died at the home of his mother yesterday morning at about one o'clock, the result of a shotgun wound received last Thursday. Harley was out hunting and had stopped at a neighbors to get a drink of water. In setting the gun down it was discharged, the shot striking him in the arm near the shoulder. The arm was badly shattered and torn, but the doctors decided not to amputate it. The arm was dressed in the most scientific and skillful manner, and the patient seemed to be getting along nicely until Tuesday afternoon when he was taken worse and never rallied from that time until his death.

Harley [Benton] John was 16 years old, son of Mrs. [George] Riley John [Emma Cook Jones]. The funeral services will be held at Berea church at 11 o'clock today, conducted by Elder Wm. Cobb. Interment will take place in Bedford cemetery.

[John, Harley Benton]

Bedford Times-Republican

Friday      December 1, 1905       [p. 1]

DEATH OF HARLEY JOHN

Death the Result of a Gun Shot Wound—Funeral Thursday

Harley [Benton] John, the 16 year old son of Mrs. [George] Riley John [Emma Alice Cook Jones], died at one o'clock Wednesday morning, the result of a gun shot wound.

The deplorable accident, which has cost this young man his life and his bereaved mother her only son, has already been described. It was one of those accidents which might happen any day, and cannot be ascribed to carelessness entirely, because every day guns are handled with more seeming carelessness without any accident resulting. But it seemed this time that Harley was fated to go.

The gun was discharged with the muzzle almost touching his arm, and as a result the wound was badly inflicted.

Skillful surgeons did all that could be done but from the first they knew that his chance for recovery was very poor. For a time after the wound was dressed Harley rested well, and his distracted mother and loving friends were encouraged to believe all would yet be well. But the hope was vain. The poison carried into the blood was too great for nature aided by human skill to overcome, and some time before his death the physicians knew that the end must soon come. Shortly after midnight the soul took flight and lifeless clay was all that was left of him who only a few short days before was a bright, loving and loveable boy, full of life and joy of living, and the pride and hope of his widowed mother.

The funeral services were held at one o'clock yesterday at Berea church conducted by Elder Wm. Cobb. Interment was made at Bedford cemetery.

[McKee, Ella Ratcliff]

Gravity Independent

Thursday     April 18, 1940       p. 2

Mrs. Jess McKee

Mrs. Jess McKee, who has been making her home in Bedford for several months, was buried in Lexington cemetery Sunday afternoon, having passed away Friday night in that city. Her husband preceded her in death last fall. They were pioneer residents of this county.

[McKee, Ella Ratcliff]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      April 18, 1940      p. 2

Gravity locals

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Coy, Mrs. Ida Savage, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Weller, Mrs. Maud Weller, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Brown and Mrs. O. E. Nelson attended the funeral services for Mrs. Jess McKee held at a funeral home in Bedford Sunday.

[McKee, Ella Ratcliff]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      April 18, 1940      p. 4

Mrs. Ella McKee Dies Here Friday

Mrs. Ella McKee, an old resident of Taylor County, died at the Terrill Hospital-Home in Bedford Friday, April 12, after having been in failing health for a number of years.

The funeral services were held at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. A. Douglass Steffenson, Burial was in the Lexington cemetery.

Ella Ratcliff was born Oct. 18, 1857 and died at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 24 days. Her parents died when she was an infant and she was reared in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ratcliff, whose surname she used until she married.

For several years during her young womanhood, she had a home and employment in several homes in Bedford and community.

She was married to Jesse B. McKee on April 9, 1896. There were no children in the home. After their marriage they purchased a farm in Marshall Township, where they resided until in September 1938, when they both became ill and were removed to Bedford to live in the Terrill Hospital-Home. Mr. McKee died Nov. 1, 1938.

[McKee, Jesse B.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     November 3, 1938      [p. 1]

J. [esse] B. McKee, 75, a resident of the Conway community for many years, died at the Dr. Terrill hospital-home about 6 o'clock Tuesday evening, Nov. 1.

The funeral services were held at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home at 10:30 o'clock this morning, conducted by Rev. A. D. Steffenson. Burial was in the Lexington cemetery.

He is survived by his wife Mrs. Ella McKee, who is also a patient at the Terrill home; by two sisters and three brothers.

[Mahan, Rachel John]

Taylor County Republican

Thursday    June 5, 1884       p. 4

OBITUARY

Death of Mrs. Rachel Mahan

Died, at her residence in Clayton Township, Taylor County Iowa, Mrs. Rachel Mahan, wife of William Mahan, at 9 o'clock, p. m., on Saturday, May 31st, 1884, aged 15 years, 7 months and 3 days.

The deceased was born in Clinton County, Indiana, on the 28th of October 1838, and removed to this county with her mother in the year 1855, where she was married to William Mahan on the 23d of March 1856. She united with the Baptist church at the age of sixteen and was immersed by Eld. J. M. Smith, at her former home in Indiana. She lived a consistent Christian woman, sustained by her faith during a life of more than ordinary trial. During the past eighteen years she had been an invalid and much of the time suffered a great degree of physical pain with much patient resignation.

She leaves a husband and son and four daughters, with many other relatives and friends to mourn her loss, but they sorrow not as those who are without hope.

The remains were interred in the Lexington cemetery, on Monday last, at one o'clock. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Elder J. P. Lucas, of the Christian church, and the last sad rites were witnessed by a large number of mourning friends and relatives.

There is a better land. In that pure land there shall be no wreck, no ruin, no storm, no pain nor trouble, and no more parting.

There no tempest wakes the echo,

In the wood, on wave or hill

There the child shall meet its mother,

And the mother meet her child,

And dear families shall be gathered

That were scattered on the wild.

Friends, may we there meet and rest,

' Mid the peaceful and the blessed.

[Morris, Lester]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     March 22, 1951     [p. 1]

Services Held Today For Lester Morris

Lester Morris, 66, died at his home southeast at Bedford, near Blockton, early Wednesday morning, March 21.

Funeral services were held at the Community church in Athelstan at 2 p.m. March 22, conducted by Rev. T. J. Overholt. Burial was in the Athelstan cemetery.

[Morris, Lester]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     March 29, 1951     p. 3

Athelstan

Attend Rites Here

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Byrns of Grant City attended the funeral of an uncle, Lester Morris, here Thursday afternoon.

V. W. Byrns received word Thursday morning that his mother Mrs. Cora Byrns, was ill with a gall bladder ailment. She was unable to attend funeral services for her brother, Lester Morris.

[Morris, Lester]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     March 29, 1951     p. 9

Lester Morris

Lester Morris was born near Athelstan, July 20, 1886, the son of James Henry Morris and Kathrene Carline [Katherine Caroline] West Morris.

He passed away March 20, 1951, at the age of 65 years and eight months. He was married to Miss Judy Elizabeth Godsey, March 17, 1906. Four children were born to this union.

Survivors are his wife and three children, Vilas of Blockton, Roy, and Pansylene at home, a sister, Cora Byrns of Bedford, three brothers, Ora of Los Angeles, Walter of Sheridan and Jess of Conway.

He joined the Mt. Zion Baptist church near Athelstan in 1908.

Services were held at the community church in Athelstan, March 22, conducted by Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Overholt. Burial was in Athelstan cemetery.

[Note: His World War I draft registration card and gravestone, both give his birth year as 1885.]

[Norton, John Paul]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     June 9, 1966     p. 8

John P. Norton Rites May 21

Funeral services for John Paul Norton, 67, Hopkins, long time Conway resident, were held May 21 at Swanson’s Funeral Home, Hopkins, with Rev. Gerald Sappington officiating. Mr. Norton died May 19 while he and his wife were visiting at the home of Mrs. Norton’s sister, Mrs. Fern Lambley in Conway.

He was born Oct. 7, 1898 near Bedford, the son of the late Samuel H. and Mary E. [liza] Wood Norton. He was married May 28, 1928, in Clarinda to Miss Pauline [Gladys] Beal, who survives.

He was a retired automobile mechanic and was a member of the Christian Church, Conway. He had been a resident of the Hopkins community the past 30 years.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Jim J. Norton, stationed with the Navy in Pensacola, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. William Sawyer, Lenox; two brothers George, Conway and Dave of Thayer; a sister, Mrs. Helen Glover, Clarinda; two half-sisters, Mrs. Ina Healy, Grand River and Mrs. Mary Winslow, Clearfield; three grandchildren.

[Norton, Pauline Gladys Beal]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday      June 13, 1979      p. 7

Mrs. Pauline Norton, 71, died June 9 at the Lenox Care Center. Services were held at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home Tues., June 12, the Rev. W.C. Trembly officiating.

Norma Paymal was organist with vocal music by Marilyn Beck and Billie Jean Barker.

Casket bearers were Dean Norton, Gene Norton, Earl McKay, H. H. Brown, Vernon Straight and Tom Larson. Interment was in Lexington Cemetery near Bedford.

Pauline [Gladys] Beal Norton was born March 1, 1908, the youngest daughter of John and Emma Ashcraft Beal of rural Conway. When she was two years old, the family took up a homestead in Gilt Edge, Mont., and lived there until the fall of 1919, when Pauline and her father returned to Conway by covered wagon, a journey that took two months.

She finished school in Conway, graduating in 1927. On May 28, 1928, Pauline Beal and John [Paul] Norton of Conway were married. They were parents of three children, a stillborn daughter, one son Jim Norton of Marietta, Ga., and one daughter, Ann Sawyer of Lenox.

In 1946 the Norton family moved to Hopkins, Mo., where they lived until Pauline moved to Lenox in 1969. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant daughter, her parents and two sisters.

Survivors include Jim Norton and wife Dot, Ann Sawyer and husband Bill; grandchildren, Dr. Steven Sawyer and wife Connie of Lenox, Jill Brown and husband Mike of Fairbury, Nebr., and Scott Sawyer and wife Annie of Mason City; two great grandchildren, Tyson Sawyer of Lenox and Bradley Sawyer, Mason City; three sisters, Edna Hambley of Conway, Anna Dunbar of Snohomish, Wash., and Carrie Taylor of Lewistown, Mont; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Norton joined the Methodist Church in Conway in 1932 and transferred her membership to Hopkins and finally to the United Methodist Church in Lenox in 1977.