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[ANDREWS, ELLA V. BEBOUT] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, October 3, 1912, p. 5 Obituary Ella Bebout was born Dec. 16, 1879, in Taylor County, Iowa. She spent her early life in this vicinity. She was united in marriage to Mr. Stores E. [verett] Andrews, Oct. 17, 1900. For some time they lived near Clearmont, Mo. On account of Mrs. Andrews’ failing health, they spent two years in New Mexico, California and the west. Upon their return, they lived for a time near Hopkins, Mo., and later to Bedford. On Sept. 26, 1911, they again went west in quest of a more favorable climate but after a period of illness and suffering she passed away on Sept. 26, 1912, at Boulder, Colorado, exactly one year to a day after leaving her friends in Bedford. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and a son of nine years, a father and mother, four sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Andrews was a sincere and consistent Christian woman. At the age of 12 she united with the church of the Disciples of Christ at Siam, Iowa. During her residence in Bedford her membership was in the Presbyterian Church. A few days before she passed out of the agony into the rest, away from the struggle into the peace, realizing her condition, she said that she had a nice home and desired to live to enjoy it, but Heaven would be better. A dear friend writing in memory of her says, “When a few weeks ago she realized it was transition, not recovery, the pang of heart was acute having everything to live for; but later she met the trial way of suffering and faced the sequel bravely, keeping a dear thought for others and an interest in things about her almost to the last.” The funeral was held at the home of her parents in west Bedford, Monday afternoon, Sept. 30, at 1:30, conducted by Rev. J. A. Currie and assisted by Elder L. M. Smith. The Eastern Star had charge of the burial. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery. [ANDREWS, ELLA V. BEBOUT] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, October 3, 1912, p. 5 Mrs. S. E. Andrews Mrs. S. E. Andrews died at her home in Boulder, Col., Thursday, September 26, just one year after leaving Bedford to seek a more favorable climate. She was 32 years of age. The remains were brought to Bedford, and funeral services wee held at 1:30 o’clock Monday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. [bram] Bebout, conducted by Rev. John A. Currie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The Eastern Star had charge of the burial ceremonies. Interment was in Fairview cemetery. Ella Bebout was born December 16, 1879, in this county, where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage with Storrs E. [verett] Andrews. For some time they lived near Clearmont, Mo. On account of Mrs. Andrews’ failing health, they spent two years in New Mexico and California. With her health apparently restored they returned to this locality and resided for a time on a farm near Hopkins, Mo., and later spent about a year in Bedford before returning to the west. Surviving are the parents, four sisters, Mrs. Jeffries and Miss Nellie Bebout of Bedford, Mrs. Van Wert of Oelwein, and Mrs. Hook of Independence; three brothers, Bruce Bebout of Bedford, Charles Bebout of Hopkins, and Abraham Bebout of Los Angeles, the husband, and a son. At the age of 12 years Mrs. Andrews had united with the church of the Disciples of Christ in Siam, but during her residence in Bedford her membership was in the First Presbyterian church, and she made her life consistent with her professions of faith. A new residence had only recently been completed for her in the land where it had been hope her life might be spared. With an ideal home and devotion of family and friends and opportunity for the best of life before her, those close to her say she kept an interest in them all until the last, when she bravely faced the coming of the end. [ANDREWS, ELLA V. BEBOUT] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 29, 1956, [p. 1] S. E. Andrews Buried Here Tues. S. [tores] E. [verett] Andrews, 77, of Long Beach, Calif., died of a heart attack there November 19. Funeral services were at Long Beach and burial in Fairview cemetery at Bedford following graveside services at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. Mr. Andrews was born at Braddyville and spent his early life in the Hopkins community, leaving there in 1912. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 6, 1956, p. 9 HOPKINS Former Resident Dies Stores E. [verett] Andrews, a former resident of Nodaway County, died at his home in Long Beach, Calif., Monday, Nov. 19. The body arrived in Hopkins Monday evening, Nov. 26. Funeral services were held in the Fairview cemetery at Bedford Tuesday, Nov. 27. Mr. Andrews was born near Braddyville, Iowa, and was 78 years old at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Goldie; one son, Howard of Palos Verdes, Calif. and two grandchildren. Rev. A. V. Hart of the Hopkins Christian church was in charge of the services. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 16, 1994 HAROLD F. BAILEY Funeral services for Harold F. [rancis] Bailey, 78, were held Thursday, March 10 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Peters officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Harold F. Bailey, son of Roy I. Bailey and Mabel Clary, was born on August 3, 1915 and departed this life on March 7, 1994 at Mercy Hospital, Corning, Iowa at the age of 78 years, seven months and four days. Harold lived in and around Bedford, Iowa as he grew up and attended the public school and the Christian Church. On August 19, 1939 Harold was united in marriage to Freda E. Oxley at Bedford, Iowa, moving to Riverton, Wy. shortly thereafter where they farmed. They then moved to New Market, Iowa where they again became farmers. To this union four children were born: Howard Bailey, Kenneth Bailey, Linda Dittemore and Diana Baak. Throughout his life Harold was engaged in farming, worked through the ASC office and was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mable Bailey, brother, Dean Bailey and one son Kenneth Bailey. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Freda Bailey, his children, Howard Bailey and his wife Vivian, Linda Dittemore and her husband Tom and Diana Baak and her husband, Paul; grandchildren, Christine Bailey, Douglas Bailey, Jeffrey Bailey, Richard Anderson, Scott Anderson, Yvonne Lovitt and her husband Scott, James Wymore and his wife Dawn and Michael DeAnda; great grandchildren, Stephen Lovitt, Matthew Lovitt and Halee Wymore; and one sister, Mildred Evans and her husband Cash. Harold worked hard in all that he did and will be remembered as a kind, considerate and loving husband and father and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 22, 1961, p. 4 Roy I Bailey Rites Here Sat. Roy I. Bailey, a long-time resident of Bedford but in recent years of Wyoming, died Wednesday, June 14, at Municipal hospital, Clarinda. Funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on State Street, Saturday afternoon, June 17. Rev. Clarence Potter of New Market officiated. Burial in Fairview cemetery, Bedford. Roy I Bailey, son of Irwin and Frances Bailey, was born May 21, 1894, near Bedford, in Taylor County, Iowa, and passed away at the age of 67 years, 24 days. Except for the 23 years in Wyoming he spent most of his life in Taylor County. When Roy was about 13 years old, he was baptized and became a member of the Bedford Christian church. On June 18, 1913, he was united in marriage to Miss Mable Clary at Bedford. To this union two sons and one daughter were born. Surviving are his aged mother, Mrs. Frances Bailey of Bedford; his wife, Mable of Gravity; two sons, Harold Bailey of New Market, Dean Bailey of El Sobrante, Calif., one daughter, Mrs. Cash Evans, Mildred of Gravity; three sisters; Mrs. Coryl Owens of Creston, Mrs. E. J. Moore of Ft. Worth, Texas, Mrs. L. E. Ekberg of Omaha; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren. His father preceded him in death in 1953. Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, October 13, 1914, p. 8 Joseph Frank Burt J. F. Burt, father of M. [yron] L. [eRoy] Burt, died at his home here last Thursday evening at 7:30 after a lingering illness of several months. Funeral services were from the Christian church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John Currie. Interment was in the Fairview cemetery. A brother, J. S. Burt of Minonk, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Susan Fairbanks, also of Minonk, visited him recently. The only relatives present at the funeral were M.[yron] L. [eRoy] Burt and family, who reside here, and another son, W. E. Burt of Dixon, Ill. Joseph Frank Burt was born in Belle Plain Township, Marshall County, Illinois, August 3, 1835. He grew to manhood in that locality. He was married to Miss Anna Elizabeth Shanklin in June 1858, at Minonk, Ill. At this place he engaged in the milling and hardware business. He was also interested in the first coal mining operations in Marshall County, Illinois, which in later years have become of great importance and value. In 1887 he went to Rockford, Ill., where he conducted a hotel. In 1890 he went to Lane County, Kan., conducting a hotel for a time and later engaged in farming and ranching. After a 19 years sojourn in the west he went to Washington County, Kansas, in 1909 to manage a hotel at Hanover. He came to Bedford, Iowa, April 1, 1913. Mr. Burt was thrice married. To the first union six children were born, two of whom are now living, W. E. Burt of Dixon, Ill., and Mrs. R. L. Hall of Minneota, Kan. Two sons, Charles and Frank, died in infancy. Two daughters also died, Anna at the age of 14, and Mrs. R. E. Dewey. He was married the second time to Miss Margaret Jane Shankland, a sister of the first wife, at Minonk, Ill. Three children were born to this union, all of whom are living, J. Floyd Burt, Greensburg, Kans., M. [yron] L. [eRoy] Burt, Bedford, Iowa, and C. L. Burt, Hutchinson, Kan. He was married the third time at Dighton, Kan., to Nina W. Miller of Cincinnati, Ohio, who, together with an adopted daughter, Alice, who has been in the home since infancy, survive him. He also leaves on brother and two sisters, J. S. Burt, Minonk, Ill, aged 77, Mrs. Elizabeth Overmire, Cawker City, Kan., aged 87 and Mrs. Susan Fairbanks, Minonk, Ill., aged 74. At the age of 18 Mr. Burt united with the Christian church and has continued a faithful and consistent member through the changes and vicissitudes of a long life. For some years he was one of the elders of the church at
Minonk, Ill. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 13, 1964, p. 4 Mrs. M. L. Burt Rites Aug. 8 Funeral services for Mrs. M. L. (Mabel Katherine) Burt, 85, long time Bedford resident, held Aug. 8 at State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. J. Milton Kinney. Mrs. Burt died Aug. 5 at Court Street Rest Home where she has lived the last 9 1/2 years. Burial at Fairview cemetery will be held at a later date, following cremation. Mabel Katherine Burt, youngest child of Lewis Keith and Maria Louisa Farley Keith, was born in Ohio June 13, 1879. She was married to Myron L. [eroy] Burt and they spent their married life around Rockford, Ill., Bedford and Creston, Iowa. To this union three children were born; one child died in infancy. Mr. Burt and her two sons, Myron of Colorado and Robert, attorney of Bedford, preceded her in death. Mrs. Burt is survived by her granddaughter, Mrs. Stewart (Leslie) Lane of Fort Collins, Colo., and two great granddaughters, Emily and Martha Lane. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Bedford. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 3, 1938, [p. 1] M. L. Burt, Former Resident Here, Dies M. [yron] L. [eroy] Burt, 58, a former resident of Bedford, was found dead Friday afternoon, Feb. 25, near his home at Belvidere, Ill. He was apparently the victim of a heart attack, according to word received in Bedford. Burt’s body was found by his wife by the side of his automobile and trailer, which were mired in a muddy field near his home. He had taken a team to the field and hitched them to the stalled auto and is believed to have suffered the heart attack while attempting to aid in pushing the vehicles from the soft spot. He is survived by his wife and by two sons, Myron and Bob, both of Chicago. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 25, 1959, p. 4 Myron Burt Dies In Denver, Colorado Myron Burt, son of Mrs. Mable Burt of Bedford, died unexpectedly in Denver, Colo., Monday night following a heart attack. Last rites and burial will be in Denver. Robert L. Burt, brother to the deceased, flew from St. Joseph Tuesday night to be present for the funeral service. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 3, 1962, [p. 1] Robert L. Burt Found Dead Robert L. Burt, 51-year-old Bedford attorney, was found dead Monday evening in his apartment above his law office south of the courthouse. Dr. M. T. Gordon, Taylor County medical examiner, said the death was due to natural causes and probably occurred five or six days prior to the body’s discovery. Burt, descendant of a pioneer family, frequently made out-of-town trips and therefore his absence from his office was not considered unusual, authorities state. Robert M. Taylor entered the apartment Monday morning and found the body. By special arrangements with the Wetmore Funeral Home here more than ten years ago Burt requested no formal service. Following cremation the ashes will be interred at the Fairview cemetery here. He is survived by his 82 year old mother, Mrs. M. [yron] L. [eRoy] Burt; C. L. Burt, an uncle who is a contractor in Hutchinson, Kans.; Mrs. Leslie Lane, a nice and registered nurse in Ft. Collins, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Myron Burt of Denver, Colo. Myron Burt, the deceased’s brother, died in June of 1959. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 20, 2001 BILL EWART Funeral services for Bill Ewart, age 71 of Bedford, who died Friday, June 15, 2001, were held Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Allman officiating. Memorials can be directed to the Hospice of Central Iowa. Billy Vere Ewart was born November 23, 1929 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri the son of Cecil Vere Ewart and Mabel Julia White Ewart. Bill grew up in the Blockton area attending Platteville Rural Schools, graduating from Blockton High School in 1948. He worked road construction for several years including helping to build Interstate 35. In January of 1951 he entered the United States Army serving in Korea for a year. Upon his discharge he returned to road construction. On December 19,1953 he was united in marriage to Garnita E. Laird in Des Moines. In 1957 Bill went to work for the City of Bedford as Sanitation Operator and later became a Street and Sanitation Supervisor until 1967 when he became a Sales Representative for a PVC pipe manufacturing company, a job to which he was well suited. Bill received an order for pipe two hours before his death. He loved his Harley Davidson and enjoyed hunting and fishing, particularly fishing when time allowed. He enjoyed auto racing, having been to the Indianapolis 500 several times. Bill never met a stranger and always had a story to tell. Bill's greatest enjoyment in life was being involved in his children and grandchildren's lives. Always a free spirit, Bill's passion for life will be sadly missed by everyone. Bill was a Thirty-third Degree Mason of the Taylor Masonic Lodge #156; a Shriner in the Scottish or York Rite; a member of the John F. Hardin American Legion Post #164, having served as Past Commander; is a current standing member of the Freedom of Road Riders Motorcycle Club; he was Chairman of the Taylor County Veterans Affairs, the V.F. W. and American Veterans. He also served as chief council at Godfather's during coffee time. Bill is survived by his wife Garnita of Bedford; three sons, Dan Ewart and wife Doreen of Placentia, California and their children, Mike and Steve; Bill Ewart Jr., of Bedford and his children Brad and Rick; and Rick Ewart and wife Lou Ann of Bedford and their children, Jackie, Heather and Gary; a sister, Bunnie Jo Scott and husband Ross of Excelsior Springs, Missouri and their children Todd and Suzanne. Preceding Bill in death were his parents, Cecil and Mabel, and a brother Clarence Cadwalder. Bedford Times-Press, November 14, 2001 MABEL GRACE FOLEY Funeral services for Mabel Foley, age 95, of Lenox, who died Thursday, November 1, 2001 were held Tuesday, November 6,2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Taylor Ridge Estates in Lenox. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Mabel's name. Arrangements entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox. Mabel Grace Foley, daughter of John Bud and Grace Pedigo Foley was born at Tarkio, Missouri on November 18, 1905 and departed this life November 1, 2001 at Taylor Ridge Estates at the age of 95 years 11 months and 14 days. Mabel's family moved from Missouri to a farm in Taylor County in 1910 and then to Bedford in 1918, Mabel attended Hoover Public School and was affiliated with the Missionary Baptist Church. Mabel entered Glenwood State School in 1923 where she helped with other handicapped residents. Mabel moved to Taylor County Care Facility now known as Taylor Ridge Estates in 1957. Mabel will always be remembered for being "forever young". When asked how old she was, her reply was "forty-free ". Mabel loved to swing dance, collect stuffed animals and being around children. Mabel was still 'running' down the halls at ninety years old and would hate it when she was asked to walk instead of run. Mabel was the adopted grandmother of the now known Charter Club for the past fifteen years. They were her special friends and she loved their visits and gifts. Mabel was crowned Senior Queen of the 1989 Lenox Rodeo, which she truly enjoyed. Mabel was preceded in death by both her parents, six brothers and five sisters. Mabel is survived by a niece, Marlene Venable and a nephew, Richard Foley, both of Cooper City, Florida; and of course, her Taylor Ridge Family. Mabel will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday July 13, 1972, p. 9 Florence Hagan, 81, Rites Held Tuesday Funeral services for Florence Ina Hagan, 81, of Gravity, were held July 11 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here conducted by Pastor Perry Cozadd. Mrs. Hagan died July 9, 1972 at a Lenox nursing home. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. [HAGAN, FLORENCE INA CLARY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday July 20, 1972, p. 3 Hold Rites July 11 For Ina Hagan, 81 Funeral services for Mrs. Arnold (Florence Ina) Hagan, 81, of Gravity, were held July 11 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Pastor Perry Cozadd. Mrs. Hagan died July 9, 1972 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Corning, Ia. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Florence Ina Clary Hagan, daughter of Harriet Girton and John A. Clary, was born September 13, 1890, in Taylor County. She spent her life teaching rural and public schools in Iowa and was united in marriage to Arnold Hagan, September 27, 1938. After retiring as a teacher she made her home in Gravity, Iowa, where she lived until moving to a nursing home in Clarinda and later moving to a nursing home in Corning. Her husband, three brothers, and three sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Hagan is survived by two sisters, Grace Scott of Bedford, Iowa, and Mable Bailey of Gravity, and four nieces and three nephews. Mrs. Hagan will be missed by her family and friends and neighbors. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, August 28, 1924, [p. 1] Clarion Hawkins Dead From Gun Shot Wounds Clarion Hawkins, oldest living son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hawkins, residing about five miles east of Bedford on the State road, was found mortally wounded and hanging over a wire fence along the road a short distance west of the Hawkins home Wednesday forenoon about 8:30 o’clock, by road patrolmen working on the highway. Apparently he was in the act of climbing over the fence when the shotgun he was carrying was discharged, the load entering his body just an inch or so below his heart. One leg was over the wires and his body suspended over the fence when found. The gun was near by. He was brought to Bedford in the Homer Avey car, one of the machines passing by just at the time. He was still alive and suffering terribly from the gaping wound when taken into the office of Dr. Maloy. Dr. Beauchamp was also called and the two doctors examined the wound and stated the young man would die. First aid treatments were given and he was placed in the Stithem ambulance and started toward Maryville. He died en route and the car turned back with the body after getting within a short distance of Hopkins. Death came about ten o’clock. The body was taken to the Stithem parlors and later to the Hawkins home. In reply to Dr. Beauchamp’s question to him as to how it happened, the young man replied, “My God, give me relief or I am going to die” but he did not make direct answer to the doctor’s question. It is said that his sister, Mrs. Mel Mitchell, who lives near the Hawkins place, stated that Clarion told her that the gun caught in the fence as he was climbing over and was accidently discharged. Circumstances transpiring the first of the week in which the deceased figured as the central figure, has made the supposition general that the young man committed suicide. However, this is purely a supposition as far as we have learned and had events not happened the first of the week as they did, it would be considered purely an accidental death. Deceased was arrested Tuesday of this week and charged with larceny and plead guilty to this charge at his preliminary hearing before Justice Long. He was then bound over to the Grand Jury and bond fixed at $500, which was furnished. According to his confession, he went to the Arch Davidson farm near the Hawkins place last Sunday night and took 11 sacks of timothy seed that had been stored in one of the buildings there. The following morning he drove to Clearfield and sold the seed to the elevator there. Detectives found evidence that fastened strong suspicion on Hawkins and when arrested Tuesday evening here in the city and confronted with the charges, he confessed. The community is saddened by the whole affair and the death of the young man. His parents and little brother were at Des Moines attending the state fair and did not reach home until Wednesday evening where they learned of the tragedy. They had been away since Sunday evening. Young Mr. Hawkins was a popular young man about town here where he spent much of his leisure time. He was about 24 years of age, a strong, virile young fellow and on the farm was his father’s partner in the affairs. Apparently, he enjoyed the fruits of his labor and there was no need to commit larceny. Funeral arrangements have not been made as we go to press. [HAWKINS, JAMES CLARION] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, September 4, 1924, [p. 1] Clarion Hawkins Funeral Held Friday The funeral services of Clarion Hawkins was held last Friday afternoon, August 29th, at 2 o’clock, at the Hawkins home east of Bedford. Rev. Fletcher of the Baptist church had charge of the services, assisted by the Bedford Odd Fellows Lodge. Interment was in the Fairview cemetery. Hundreds of people attended the last rites for the young man, as a tribute of their friendship for him and for his bereaved family. Members of the Odd Fellows Lodge of which he was a member, attended in a body and helped with the services. Following is the obituary: James Clarion Hawkins was born March 26th, 1907, and on August 25th, 1924, his life was accidently brought to a close at the early age of 23 years, 5 months and 1 day. Some eight years ago our brother united with the Baptist church and he was also a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, a popular and highly esteemed young man among his associates. Of late years he had been a partner of his father in the farm affairs. He leaves to sorrow for his early demise, his father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Mel Mitchell, and a younger brother, as well as many other relatives and friends. The community bows in sorrow and offers to the loved ones the deepest sympathy. His last thoughts were of his mother, away at the time of the
accident, “Tell mother goodbye” were among his last words to his sister, who
was with him shortly after he was found mortally wounded by gunshot and at the
doctor’s office here. [HAWKINS, JAMES CLARION] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 28, 1924, [p. 1] Gun Shots Fatal to A Young Man Clarion Hawkins Found Mortally Wounded Yesterday Lived Short time Died on Way to the Hospital At Maryville. Parents at State Fair. Clarion Hawkins, twenty-two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hawkins of east of Bedford was found fatally shot through the stomach, hanging on a fence about a half-mile from his home yesterday morning shortly before nine o’clock. A party of tourists discovered him and reported it to road patrolman Al O’Dell. He was about two rods from the road, and could be plainly seen by those passing in cars. The road past the place is Primary No. 3, and is so heavily traveled that it is hardly possible that he had been on the fence for any great length of time. In fact, a short time before two men by the names of Mason and Freemyer had passed him in the road, carrying a shotgun. He was not dead when found, but asked to be taken to a doctor. He was brought to Dr. Maloy’s office here by Homer Avey, and first aid treatment was given him, and he was then started on the trip to the hospital at Maryville, in an attempt to save his life, but he passed away about a mile north of Hopkins. A. L. Stithem was transporting him to the hospital with his special ambulance equipment. The previous evening he had made a confession before Justice of the Peace H. P. Long, on a charge of larceny. It was claimed that he had taken twelve sacks of timothy seed from A. H. Davidson who resided on the former Larison place east of Bedford. The seed had been missing for several days, and was finally traced to Clearfield, where it was found that it had been sold by Hawkins. He was arrested in Bedford Tuesday and taken before Mr. Long the same afternoon. He entered a confession, admitting taking the seed and selling it. He was released under bond, to await action of the grand jury. There is a great difference of opinion as to whether his death was accidental or suicidal. The gun, a 12-gage shotgun, had apparently discharged when the trigger caught on the top of a steel post. Mr. Hawkins was half across the fence, and it was evident that he had received the fatal shot while crossing the woven wire fence, as he was hanging with one foot over the wire. The gun, which lay near the post, had evidently struck the ground barrel first, as there was about an inch of dirt in the end. This can scarcely be explained, as ordinarily the recoil would cause the weapon to strike the ground stock-first. The victim seemed to be suffering terrible agony, and asked for chloroform. Asked by Dr. Beauchamp as to how the shooting occurred, Hawkins did not reply. At the doctor’s office he told the surgeons that he was dying, and asked them to give him something to quicken his death. He was given a hypodermic and a few miles out of Bedford he was given another, when a stop was made to change a tire. The unfortunate young man died about a mile north of Hopkins about 9:40. His parents were not at home, but were at Des Moines attending the state fair when the shooting occurred. They were notified at once to return home. The funeral will be held at the farm home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. The father and mother arrived home yesterday afternoon. [HAWKINS, JAMES CLARION] Bedford Times-Republican, Monday, September 1, 1924, [p. 1] Obituary of James Clarion Hawkins James Clarion Hawkins was born March 26, 1901; died Aug. 25,
1924, aged 23 years, 5 months and 25 days. He leaves to mourn his mother and
father, one sister and one brother and a host of relatives and friends. One
brother preceded him in death 4 years ago. Clarion united with the Baptist
church 8 years ago. The funeral was held at the home on Friday afternoon, Aug.
29, services conducted by Rev. Fletcher. Interment was made in Fairview
cemetery, with the I. O. O. F. in charge. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 16, 1943, [p. 1] Mrs. Marion Hawkins Former Resident Dies Mrs. Marion Hawkins, a former resident of the East Mission community, died at the home of her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mitchell in Sacramento, California, Saturday September 4. The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. P. H. Peterson of the Christian church. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Orah Grace, daughter of Jesse and Jane Grace, was born at Monmouth, Illinois July 3, 1876 being aged 67 years, 2 months and 1 day at the time of her death. In early childhood with her parents, she moved to Iowa and resided on a farm southeast of Bedford. She was married to Francis Marion Hawkins February 20, 1895. To them four children were born. Those surviving to mourn her death are her husband, Francis Marion Hawkins of Rosemead, California; one daughter, Velma G. [race] Mitchell of Sacramento, California; and one son, Dean Leroy of the United States Navy in Alaska. Two sons, Vern Evert and Clarion James [James Clarion] preceded her in death. She also leaves two granddaughters, Juanita Mae Mitchell and Mrs. Dorothy M. Broadston, both of Sacramento, and a grand son-in-law S Sgt. Leonard L. Broadston who is in the armed forces in the South Pacific. She leaves one brother, Clark J. Grace and one sister, Mrs. Lena Hayes, both residing at Bedford. Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death, Gladys Grace, Mae Grace and Fred Grace all of Sheridan, Mo. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, February 19, 1920, p. 8 Vern Everet Hawkins Seldom has there been a death which has caused more universal sadness than that of Vern Hawkins, who passed away February 12, after a few days’ illness at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hawkins. He was born March 18, 1899, and spent most of his life in and around Bedford, where he leaves a host of friends to mourn his untimely departure. In 1917 he accepted Christ and identified himself with the Baptist church. On Oct. 18, 1919, he was united in marriage to Edna M. [arie] Parker, who survives him. At the time of his death they were planning to go to housekeeping on a farm near his father’s. It seemed that life had just begun for him when the grim reaper “Death” claimed him for his own. The grief stricken wife, mother, father, sister and brothers have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad hour. And wonder why we wept at all. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 14, 1937, p. 8 Former Bedford Lady Dies In Florida Mrs. Miles O. Hook died at her home in Arcadia, Florida, Saturday, Jan. 9, after a short illness. No particulars in regard to the funeral arrangements have been received here. Mrs. Hook was a former resident of Bedford and community, being remembered here as Miss Laura Bebout. She is a sister of Mrs. Mattie Jeffers and Bruce Bebout of Bedford. She is also survived by her husband, who has been in ill health for some time. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 14, 1938, [p. 1] M. S. Hook Former Resident, Succumbs Milan S. [O.] Hook, a former resident of the Bedford and Hopkins communities, died at his home in Arcadia, Florida, last week and the body arrived in Bedford Tuesday for burial. Short services were held at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home at 10 o’clock Tuesday forenoon conducted by Rev. Stanley Schlick and commitment was in the Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Hook preceded her husband in death about a year ago. She was the former Miss Laura Bebout of Bedford. Mr. Hook is survived by a brother in California. Mrs. Mattie Jeffers and Bruce Bebout of Bedford were sister and brother of Mrs. Hook. [HOOK, MILAN O.] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 28, 1938, p. 5 Milon O. Hook, 74, was born in Ohio and died at his home in Arcadia, Florida, Thursday morning, April 7 following a month’s illness. He moved from Ohio to Hopkins, Mo., in his early childhood days, and made his home on a farm two miles north-west of there until his marriage to Miss Laura Bebout. He continued to make his home on a farm in the same community and also at Maryville, Mo., Oelwein, Iowa, and Des Moines before going to Florida twelve years ago. Mrs. Hook passed away in January 1937. He was a retired railroad man and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are one brother, Waldo Hook of Los Angeles, Calif., and two nephews of the same city. The funeral services were held at the Van Petten Funeral chapel the Saturday morning following his death, conducted by Rev. Vance Gordon. The body was then sent to Bedford and short services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Tuesday forenoon, April 14, conducted by Rev. Stanley Schlick. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, January 28, 1909, p. 8 A letter received from Mrs. M. [yron] L. [eRoy] Burt, who left last week for Rockford, Ill., to be with her father [Lewis Keith] during his last illness, announces his death, which occurred Sunday night. He was 82 years of age and his death resulted from paralysis. Mr. Burt’s mother, who has been here for the past two weeks, left Monday for Des Moines, and Mr Burt went from there to Rockford to attend the funeral. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all in their affliction. [KING, BUNICE PAULINE NEWBERRY] Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Aug 20, 1997 Bunice Pauline (Newberry) King, the daughter of Bessie Kate (Hickam) and Palmer John Newberry was born at Ravenwood, Missouri on October 28, 1913. She lived with her parents in Ravenwood where she attended public school and the Methodist Church. On April 24, 1935 she and Theodore Roosevelt King eloped to Creston, Iowa where they found witnesses for the marriage among the quilting ladies in the church basement. They then farmed together for the next 43 years. On July 20, 1938, Duane Edward King was born who was then followed by Betty Darlene King on June 7, 1944. Before she and Ted retired in 1978, Pauline worked as a meat cutter at the Bedford Locker Plant for Elvin Beemer and Jim Wilson as well as the never ending job as a farmer's wife. Her family will always have fond memories of her love of flowers, gardening, the Charleston, the family trip to Disneyland, garage sales, and having cookies or cake on hand for the neighborhood children and great grandchildren. She held great pride in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren always being sure that she made a favorite dish for each at the family meals. She also made sure to have hot rolls on hand for her nephew, Mike Benson, who would stop because he knew she would always have baked them every Sunday. Pauline died on August 11, 1997 at her home in Bedford at the age of 83 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and P.J. Newberry; one sister, Una Alice Williams; and five brothers, Woodrow Wilson Newberry, John Rosco Newberry, Kenneth Doyle Newberry, and Carl Wilkerson Newberry. She is survived by her husband Ted; son, Duane and wife Marilyn Loy (Glick) King; daughter Betty Darnel and husband Harold Eugene Beadle; sisters Robert Grimes and husband Bob, Bedford, IA., and Doris Allen, Hopkins, Mo., and many nieces and nephews. Grandchildren Tracy Alan King and wife Geri Rae, Timothy Edwin King and wife Jodie Maxine, Shelley Lynne Beadle, and Christopher Alan Beadel and wife Tina Lynn; and great-grandchildren, Brandon, Michael Beadel, Travis Tompkins, Kenneth Scott King, Mary Kathleen King, Brionna Nicole Beadel who was born on Pauline's birthday, and Taylor JoLynn King. Pauline was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church, the Golden Rule Rebecca Lodge, and the D O C Club. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral services for Pauline were held on Friday, August 15, 1997 at the Bedford United Methodist Church with interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford with the Rev. Paul Evans officiating. The Novinger/Taylor Funeral Home were in charge of the arrangements. [KING, THEODORE ROOSEVELT “TED”] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 25, 1998 Theodore Roosevelt King Funeral services for Ted King, age 88, who died at the Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, on Friday, February 20, 1998 were held at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home. Theodore Roosevelt King, was born December 18, 1909 on the Orth Homestead, Gay Township in Taylor County, the son of Art and Clara Frederick King. He was a 1927 graduate of the Bedford Community School. This was the first class to graduate from the auditorium in the new Bedford High School. He was united in marriage to Pauline Newberry on April 24, 1935 in the basement of the Creston Methodist Church. There happened to be a quilting session going on at the time of the wedding so the quilting ladies served as their witnesses. To this loving union two children were born, Duane and Darlene. Ted and Pauline were married for 62 years. Ted was a life long area resident. He and Pauline farmed northwest of Bedford for many years. Duane and Darlene remember when the thrashers would come around and move from farm to farm. One of Darlene's fondest memories is the way she would trick her father into showing her how to make pudding when she was supposed to prepare the afternoon meal. Ted and Pauline were known for their numerous barn dances. They would clean out the hay and set up for the dance. Now, Ted was not much of a dancer, but he could put on one of the best barn dances around. The Couple were also avid card players. Almost every Saturday night you would find them with their neighborhood friends playing one type of card game or another. Ted was also an excellent carpenter and loved woodworking of all kinds. In 1978 Ted and Pauline sold the farm and moved into Bedford where they had built their new home. The grandsons have fond memories of tearing down the old blue house that sat on the lot of where the new home was built. It seems the families richest memories come from time spent doing ordinary work together. Ted served as the Director of the Bailey Benton No. 6 Rural School District from 1950 to 1953 and was a very active member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 91, having served as past Noble Grand. He was also a member of Farm Bureau. One of Ted's greatest joys in life was spending time with his grandchildren. Many a day you would find him off to some pond to do a little fishing with one of them. There was even a fishing excursion or two to Canada, Table Rock and Colorado. Duane remembers the day he and his father were cleaning out the barn. Duane would load and Ted would drive out and empty. Of course, along the way he had to pass the farm pond. Ted would cast out his line, tie his fishing pole up against a fence post and go on his way. Upon his return, he would check the pole to see if there had been any activity. Well, let's leave it to say, he caught more than his fair share that day. Ted and his brother Frank were known to frequent a pond south of town on many occasions, always coming home with the "catch of the day." Ted is survived by his son, Duane and wife Marilyn King of Bedford; a daughter, Darlene and husband Harold Beadel of Buckner, Missouri; two brothers, Frank and wife Opal King of Bedford and Willis and Ferne King of Clearfield; four sisters, Bessie Reed of Russellville, Missouri, Nina Coleson of Fort Collins, Colorado, Mary and husband Herb Carson of Bedford and Doris Hopson of Sacramento, California; four grandchildren, Tracy and wife Geri King of Clarinda, Shelley Beadel of Buckner, Missouri, Christopher and wife Tina Beadel of Independence, Missouri and Tim and Jodie King of Bedford; six great grandchildren, Kenneth and Mary Kathleen King of Clarinda, Brandon and Brionna Beadel of Independence, Missouri, Travis Tompkins and Taylor King both of Bedford; along with many other nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Art and Clara; his loving wife Pauline, six months ago; one brother, Max King and four sisters, Oacle Mees, Althea Larson, Evelyn Marley and Opal Mees. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, July 27, 1911, p. 5 CONWAY Catherine Isabell Lewis was born Nov. 28, 1908, and died July 20, 1911, aged 2 years, 8 months and 20 days. Catherine was a bright child quick to learn and obedient, and seldom had to be corrected. She seemed to retain her consciousness until the last. Her sickness covered a period of only five days. All that human skill could do to prolong life was done, but her little life went out. Her father, mother and little brother mourn her death. She was the daughter of Earnest Lewis and wife, who live south of Conway. Mrs. Lewis is the daughter of John Wright. Funeral services were held Saturday at the home and interment
was made at Bedford cemetery. [LEWIS, CATHARINE ISABEL] [LEWIS, CATHARINE ISABEL]
Bedford Free Press, Thursday, December 15, 1904, p. 7 Brought Back the Body A wonderfully sad and untimely end came to Mrs. Hattie Mahan. For some time she had been sick, and at last it was decided to have a surgical operation performed. Tuesday of last week her husband, Joseph J. Mahan, took her to the hospital at St. Joseph for that awful ordeal. But in spite of science and love and care lavished upon her by her loved ones, the patient succumbed to the angel of death. Sad indeed was the home coming of the husband who had lost his love, his light and his life. The body was taken to the home of the husband’s brother, Tom Mahan, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jones, after which the remains were interred in Fairview. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark [Martin Luther] Keith, of Gay Township, and was 22 years old. She leaves a little boy, a husband, parents and others to mourn her death. [MAHAN, HATTIE ETHEL KEITH] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, December 15, 1904, p. 10 Death of a Young Wife and Mother Mrs. Hattie Mahan, wife of Joseph J. Mahan, died at the hospital in St. Joseph Saturday, and her body arrived here today noon, accompanied by the heartbroken husband. Mrs. Mahan had been sick about a month and the attending physician decided that her only hope lay in having an operation performed. Tuesday her husband accompanied her to St. Joseph and the operation was performed. All that science and skill could do was done; every attention that love of husband and experience of nurse could conceive was given, but all was in vain and futile. The Allwise in His wisdom had ordained that she should go, and all the knowledge and skill of man could not avail, nor all the love and prayers of husband, child and near and dear ones hold her back from the dark abyss of death. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark [Martin Luther] Keith, who reside in Gay Township, and the sister of Mart, Frank and Lon Keith. Her age was about 21. A husband and one child, a little boy of 4, are left to mourn her untimely end. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the residence of Thos. Mahan. Interment at Fairview cemetery. [MELVIN, LUCINDA ELLEN DOUGHERTY] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 3, 1929, p. 4 Mrs. W. F. Melvin passed away at her home west of Bedford last Tuesday evening, aged about 74 years. The funeral services were held at the Bedford Christian church this afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery. Obituary next week. [MELVIN, LUCINDA ELLEN DOUGHERTY] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 10, 1929, p. 4 Lucinda Ellen Dougherty Lucinda Ellen Dougherty was born April 28, 1855 at Paola [Paoli], Indiana, and died at her home near Bedford January 1, 1929, aged 73 years, 8 months and 3 days. She was united in marriage to W. [illiam] F. [ay] Melvin January 1, 1880. Had she lived but two hours longer they would have complete 49 years of companionship. Five children, Roy G., W. Fred, Curtis O. [ra], Chloe E., all of Bedford, Iowa, and Ira E., who resides at Indianapolis, Indiana. There are two granddaughters and four grandsons, a brother, James H. Dougherty of Bedford and a sister, Alice I. Crosson of Los Angeles, California, who with the bereaved husband mourn the loss of this good woman. In the early 90’s while the family lived in Siam, Iowa, Mrs. Melvin united with the Christian Church. They moved to the present home two miles west of Bedford in the spring of 1911. Since then she has held membership with the Bedford Christian Church. [MELVIN, WILMA WAHNETA STEWART] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 23, 1988 WILMA W. MELVIN Services for Wilma W. [ahneta] Melvin, 93, were held March 16 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings and Rev. Paul Shultz officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mrs. Melvin died March 12, 1988 at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, Ia. Wilma W. Stewart Melvin, daughter of Archibald M. Stewart and Florence E. [liza Anderson] Stewart was born near Villisca in Montgomery County, Iowa July 30, 1894 and departed this life March 12, 1988 at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda at the age of 93 years. She lived in Montgomery County, Iowa until the age of eight years when she moved with her family to Carroll County, Mo. where she attended the Tina Public School and the Rock Brand Methodist Church. She taught several years in the rural schools of Taylor County Iowa prior to her marriage on August 21, 1915 to Curtis O. [ra] Melvin. They resided in Taylor County and spent some years working in Council Bluffs, Ia. and Villisca, Ia. To this union three children were born: Stuart B. [rainard] Melvin, a daughter who died in infancy and Mildred Eileen Melvin Barker. She was a farm wife and a homemaker and later in her life she owned and operated the Highway Grocery Store in Bedford. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Lula and three brothers: Earl, William and Forest; her son, Stuart B. Melvin and infant daughter who died at birth. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Mildred and her husband Kevin Barker of Lenox; a sister, Garnet Stall of Carrollton, Mo.; a grandson, Steven Wade Barker and his wife Beverly of Newton, Ia.; a granddaughter, Lynn Louise Barker Irr and her husband Robert Irr of Albuquerque, N.M.; a great grandson, Steven Michael Irr; and a great granddaughter, Anne Marie Barker; Mrs. Merle A. (Jean) Stewart, a former daughter--in-law had a very special loving place in Wilma's heart; she had a number of nieces and nephews and their families who meant a great deal to her; she leaves other relatives and many friends. Wilma's circle of family and friends was wide and ranged from the very young whom she befriended and enjoyed to many older citizens of her own age group. She always made the best of life, she was industrious and outgoing and congenial. She knew both peace and contentment and enjoyed the many friends and visitors at the Bedford Manor where she resided. She was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church and in earlier years she was a member of the Rebekah and Eastern Star Lodges. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, October 21, 1897, p. 3 Last Friday, Berdie, one of the two months old twins of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mohler south of town was taken from earth to heaven. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of all. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 12, 1971, [p. 1] [MOHLER, BERDIE] [MOHLER, CARRIE LUELLA WILLIAMS] Last rites Held Wednesday For Carrie Mohler Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Carrie) Mohler, 86 of Bedford were held Wednesday at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here conducted by Rev. Ray McCain. Mrs. Mohler died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1971, at Pearl Terrace Manor here. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Among her survivors are four daughters and two sons: Mrs. Lucille Eighmy, Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. Marjorie Bristow, Bedford; Mrs. Max (Dorothy) Lucas, Bedford; Mrs. Carroll (Virginia) Briggs, Cedar Rapids; Paul Mohler, Batesville, Ark.; and Howard Mohler, Cedar Falls, Ia.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 19, 1971, p. 6 Last Rites Held Aug. 11 For Carrie Mohler Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Carrie) Mohler, 86, of Bedford, held August 11, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. McCain. Mrs. Mohler died August 8, 1971 at Pearl Terrace Manor in Bedford. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Carrie L. [uella] Mohler was born in Ney, Illinois, December 28, 1884, daughter of Albert and Marietta Williams. The family moved to Conway, Iowa when she was four years old. She attended the Taylor County schools, and was a member of the Methodist church in her youth. On November 29, 1905, she was married to Franklin John Mohler and joined the Presbyterian Church, Bedford, with Mr. Mohler. The majority of their years were spent on the home farm east of Bedford. They moved to Bedford in 1947. From this union there were six children: Mrs. Lucille Eighmy, Rockford, Illinois, Mrs. Marjorie Bristow, Bedford, Mrs. Dorothy Lucas, Bedford, Mrs. Virginia Briggs, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Paul Mohler, Batesville, Arkansas, and Howard Mohler, Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and two brothers. Surviving are six children; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. She was a kind and loving mother and will be greatly missed by her family and a host of friends and loved ones. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 18, 1980 Services Slated Fri. For Charles Mohler Funeral services for Charles W. (Chad) Mohler, 67, of Bedford will be held this Friday, Dec. 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. Rev. Carl Cummings will be in charge. Mr. Mohler died Tuesday, December 16, 1980, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. [MOHLER CHARLES W. “CHAD”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 25, 1980 Charles W. Mohler Last Rites Were Held December 19 Funeral services for Charles W. Mohler, 67, of Bedford, held December 19 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were, conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Mohler died December 16, 1980 in Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Charles W. Mohler, son of Marion and Lucy Mohler, was born in Bedford, Iowa, October 30, 1913. He grew to maturity in Taylor County where he attended the public school and he lived in Taylor County all of his life. On May 15, 1948 he was united in marriage to Monica Cullen at Hiawatha, Kansas and they had lived in the Bedford area and engaged in farming. To them one daughter was born, Mary Margaret. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Mary Margaret January 17, 1980, one brother and one sister and one half-sister. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Monica, of the home; a sister, Mary Beth, and her husband, Flavel Murphy, and a brother, Dale Mohler, and his wife, Pat; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He will be remembered as a kind and considerate loved one and he will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 6, 1980 Final Rites Held March 1 For Francis Mohler, 85 Funeral services for Francis Edgar Mohler, 85, of Bedford, held March 1 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Mohler died February 27, 1980 in Rosary Hospital in Corning, Iowa. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Francis Edgar Mohler, eldest son of Douglas Calvin Mohler and Cora Nash Mohler, was born October 1, 1894 on the home farm in Bedford Township, Taylor County, east of Bedford, Iowa. He had resided at Bedford Manor for the past two months following hospitalization prior to that time. He grew to maturity on the farm east of Bedford and attended the Bedford Public School. In high school he was a member of the Debate Team and was graduated from Bedford High School in 1915. He served his country during World War I and was discharged from service and returned home January 11, 1919. His main occupation was farming but he served as township assessor and rural mail carrier on route one. He was preceded in death by his parents and only brother Bryan D. Mohler who died December 23, 1974. His sister-in-law, Ruth Barr Mohler died March 18, 1977. Left to cherish his memory are cousins and Gracia McLaury with whom he had made his home for the past five years. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 20, 1949, p. 5 Obituary – John Mohler John Franklin Mohler, son of [John] Leonard and Lucinda Mohler, was born March 3, 1859, on a farm near Bedford, Iowa, and died at his farm home in Clayton Township on January 13, 1949. Although he had been in failing health the past two years, his death was sudden and came as a shock to his many friends and relatives. Had he lived until March 3 he would have reached his 90th birthday. In the fall of 1885 he moved to the farm east of town, and had lived there the past 64 years. On March 30, 1887 he was married to Sara[h] King, who preceded him in death June 14, 1937. He is survived by three children, Hallie, Mrs. Archie Laub of Sharpsburg; Hazel, Mrs. Glenn Brown of Conway; John Harold of Bedford, who resided with his father. There are also two grandchildren, Francis Brown and Julia Brown of Conway; three great grandchildren, and one brother, W. [illiam] A. [lexander] Mohler of Bedford. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, he and his wife having united with the church in early married life. He was a kind and thoughtful father and one of the pioneer citizens of this community. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Gordon F. MacLean. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 18, 1956, [p. 1] Marie Mohler Dies; Rites Here Wed. Miss Marie Mohler, daughter of W. A. Mohler of Bedford, died unexpectedly at a nursing home in Lenox early Monday morning following a heart attack. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clement D. Loehr of the Bedford Presbyterian church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Juanita Marie Mohler was born in Taylor County, Iowa, June 19, 1906 to William A. [lexander] and Tabitha C. [ora Hindman] Mohler and lived her entire life in Taylor County. Until the death of her sister, Miss Zetta Mohler, on July 17, 1955, Marie lived in the parental W. A. Mohler home, where she had been an invalid for more than 30 years. Her mother preceded her in death on October 25, 1951. Shortly after the sister’s death, she was taken to the nursing home in Lenox, where she had every possible care and consideration. On April 12, 1925 Marie confessed her faith in Christ and united with the local Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her aged father, W. [illiam] A. [lexander] Mohler, now well past 95 years; by one sister, Mrs. Wilma Long of Menlo Park, Calif.; and one brother, Ole Mohler of Fairbury, Nebraska. [MOHLER, MARY ELIZABETH GILLELAND] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, December 17, 1896, p. 3 Died Died, at her home one and one half miles east of Bedford, Iowa, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1896, at 3 a. m., Mrs. Mary E. [lizabeth] Mohler, wife of Wm. A.[lexander] Mohler, aged 27 years, 11 months and 15 days. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 p. m. today, Thursday, Dec. 17, conducted by Rev. A. H. Collins. Interment at Fairview cemetery. A formal obituary will appear later. [MOHLER, MARY ELIZABETH GILLELAND] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, December 24, 1896, p. 3 Obituary The funeral services of Mrs. Wm. A. [lexander] Mohler, whose death was announced in last week’s issue, occurred from the residence at 2 o’clock p. m., Thursday, Dec. 17, conducted by Rev. A. H. Collins. Interment was made at Fairview cemetery. Miss Mary E. [lizabeth] Gilleland was born in McDonough County, Ill. Eight years ago, on the 4th of October, she was united in marriage to Wm. A. [lexander] Mohler who, with three children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and affectionate mother. An infant child, born only a few days previous to the death of the mother, died Tuesday morning Dec. 22nd. Rev. Collins conducted the funeral services yesterday. Mr. Mohler has the sympathy of friends for the double sorrow that has come to him. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 2, 1964, p. 4 Mrs. Harold Mohler Services Wed. Funeral services for Mrs. Harold (Nora) Mohler were held yesterday (Wednesday) at 2:00 p. m. at 708 State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home. Mrs. Mohler died June 28 at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. [MOHLER, NORA MARIE KNOX] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 9, 1964, [p. 1] Last Rites Are Held July 1 for Mrs. Nora Mohler Funeral services for Mrs. Harold (Nora) Mohler, held July 1 at 708 State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Mohler died June 28, 1964, at University Hospitals in Iowa City, at the age of 43 years, four months and 29 days. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Included in the services was the following obituary. Nora Marie Knox, eldest daughter of Harold and Helen Knox, was born near Clearfield, Iowa, January 29, 1921. Her early life was spent on a farm near Clearfield. She attended rural and high school in this vicinity. She was a member of the Christian Church in Lenox. On July 31, 1950, she was united in marriage to John Harold Mohler of Bedford, Iowa. To this union one daughter, Arlene Marie, was born. She was preceded in death by her mother. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Harold, and daughter Arlene of Gravity; her father, H. [arold] B. Knox of Lenox; two sisters, Mrs. Max Pool of Mt. Ayr, and Mrs. Eugene La Blanc of Silver Springs, Md.; a cousin, Lillian Woods of Des Moines, Iowa; and a host of other relatives and many friends. She was a very devoted wife and mother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 8, 1959, p. 4 W. A. Mohler, 97, Died In Nebraska W. A. Mohler, 97, a long-time resident of Bedford and Taylor County, died at Hebron, Nebraska, on Saturday, January 3. The body was brought to Bedford and funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon January 7. Rev. Clement D. Loehr of Clarinda officiated. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Mr. Mohler is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Long of California; and by a son, Ole Mohler of Fairbury, Nebraska. There are several grandchildren. [MOHLER, WILLIAM ALEXANDER] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 15, 1959, p. 4 W. A. Mohler Rites Held Here Wed. William A. [lexander] Mohler of Bedford died at the Blue Valley Lutheran Home of Hebron, Nebr. on Saturday, January 3 where he had been a resident the past several months. He died at the age of 97 years, 11 months, seven days. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon January 7 conducted by Rev. Clement Loehr of Clarinda, a former pastor of the Bedford Presbyterian church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. William A. [lexander] son of [John] Leonard and Lucinda Pletcher Mohler was born January 27, 1861 in Taylor County, Iowa, one of twelve children of a pioneer family. He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Gilleland on Oct. 4, 1888. To this union five children were born, Zetta May, Grace, Arthur, Ole and Frank. Mrs. Mohler was taken from the family December 16, 1896. Mr. Mohler later married Tabitha C. [ora] Hindman of Lenox on December 25, 1900. To this union two children were born, Wilma E. [lizabeth] and Juanita Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Mohler celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Dec. 25, 1950. He lived his entire life on the farm east of Bedford until moving into Bedford in 1946. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his son, Ole Mohler of Fairbury, Nebraska and his daughter Mrs. Wilma E. Long of Menlo Park, California. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 21, 1955, [p. 1] Zetta Mohler Died After Brief Illness Miss Zetta Mohler of Bedford, died at Municipal hospital in Clarinda Sunday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday morning in charge of her pastor, Rev. Clement D. Loehr of the Presbyterian Church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Zetta May Mohler was born in Taylor County on July 22, 1889 to William A.[lexander] and Mary Gilleland Mohler and lived her entire life in Taylor County. For a time she was a teacher in the county schools, but for the past 30 years had devoted herself primarily to caring for an afflicted sister, for her mother in a prolonged illness, and for her aged father, now past 94 years of age. Zetta seemed not to think of self, but of those who so much needed her loving, devoted, patient ministry. On Jan. 10, 1909, Zetta united with the Bedford Presbyterian Church. For many years she was a faithful member and attendant of the O. I. S. Bible class. Immediate relatives surviving are her father, William A. Mohler; a brother, Ole L. [ee] Mohler of Fairbury, Nebr.; two sisters, Wilma, Mrs. Lewis T. Long of Menlo Park, Calif., and Marie of the home. [MUILENBURG, ARENA BELL “RENA”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 27, 1971, p. 3 Last Rites Held Here May 17 For Rena Mullenberg Funeral services for Mrs. Dirk (Arena) Muilenberg [Muilenburg], 94, of Bedford, held May 17 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Muilenberg [Muilenburg] died in Bedford May 15, 1971. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Arena B. [ell] Stackhouse, daughter of James C. [lark] and Emmlie [Emily] Olive Cope Stackhouse, was born February 11, 1877 at Urbana, Illinois. When a small girl she moved with her parents to a farm northeast of Bedford which was to be her home until the family moved into Bedford when she was a young girl. Here she attended school and later attended the Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls, Iowa, and then she taught school for a number of years. She was united in marriage to Dirk D. Muilenberg [Muilenburg] at Pleasanton, Kansas, August 21, 1907 and they lived in Sioux City, Ia., and Hurley, South Dakota. Two daughters were born to bless this home and to share their parents’ love. Mr. Muilenberg [Muilenburg] passed away in 1927. Following his death she moved to Sioux City, Iowa where she raised her family and was responsible in providing for their needs. She was always aware of the changing times and made a noble effort to keep abreast of these changes. When 90 years of age she took her first commercial air plane trip and enjoyed this progress in transportation. She returned to Bedford in 1940 to make her home and she taught school at Athelstan, Iowa, for two years during World War II. She was a long time member of the Methodist Church where she taught in the Church School and served her church in many ways. She also was a long time member of the W.C.T.U. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Alma and Effie, and one brother, Charles Stackhouse. Left to cherish memories of her good life, are the two daughters, Lois Myerson and her husband Maurice of Evanston, Illinois and Avis Reaney and her husband Walter of Denver, Colo., five grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was a kind and loving mother, friend and neighbor and she
will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. [PENDERGRAFT, GARNET ELIZABETH GROVES] Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Oct 10, 2001 Garnet Elizabeth Pendergraft was born February 21, 1919 in Bedford, Iowa; passed away on September 25, 2001, in Sacramento, California. Garnet grew up in rural Iowa near the towns of Hepburn and Siam. She graduated from nearby Bedford and attended Maryville State Teacher's College. Garnet went on to teach in three rural schools in Page County, Iowa, she loved music and played the piano for many special occasions. She was married to George Lyall Pendergraft for 45 years. They moved to Sacramento in 1944 where they built one of the first homes in Arden Park. At the time of her death, Garnet had been a resident of Arden Park for over 50 years. She worked for Kid-e-Korral for nearly 20 years and was active in the Boy Scouts. Garnet was also very active in several Masonic organizations: she was Matron and Deputy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Elk Grove Chapter (Garnet was initiated into Eastern Star in June, 1937 in New Market, Iowa), Worthy High Priestess of both Palm Shrine and Camellia Shrine of Jerusalem and Royal Matron of the Order of Amaranth, Beehive Court. She is survived by son, Jerry and his wife, Susan of Stillwater, MN; her brother-in-law, Ron and his wife, Judy of Sacramento, and her sister-in-law, Genevieve Andrew of Villisca, IA. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Fred and Eunice Melvin; brother, Rex Melvin; sister, Viona Sleep and husband, George Lyall. A memorial service was held on Monday, October 1, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Home. Interment was held on October 8 at the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 23, 1989 GEORGE LYALL PENDERGRAFT Funeral services for George Lyall Pendergraft, 72, were held August 18, 1989 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings; Dean Posten gave the Masonic Honors of Iroquois Lodge No. 590 Nodaway, Iowa and Owen Cater, a friend and neighbor, gave the Eulogy and Obituary. Inurnment was in the Fairview Cemetery at Bedford, Iowa. Mr. Pendergraft died August 10, 1989 at his home in Sacramento, Calif., following an extended illness. George Lyall Pendergraft, son of the late Cleveland M. and Rena Belle Hamilton Pendergraft was born in Hepburn, Iowa, August 31, 1916. Mr. Pendergraft is survived by his wife of 45 years; Garnet Melvin Pendergraft, formerly of Taylor County, Iowa; a son, Jerry L. Pendergraft of St. Paul, Mn.; a sister, Genevieve W. Andrew and a brother, Ronald L. Pendergraft, both of Villisca, Iowa; other relatives and friends. He was employed for 3 years in Federal Civil Service and was a retired quality control supervisor at the Sacramento Army Depot where he had served for 29 years prior to his retirement in 1973. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the Elk Grove Lodge No. 173 A.F. and A.M. Scottish Rite bodies; Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Palm Shrine No. 32; Order of Eastern Star Elk Grove Chapter No. 100; Order of Amaranth Beehive Court No. 117; and the United Methodist Church. He had been a resident of Sacramento, Calif, for 45 years. His family and friends will remember him as a kind and considerate person, available to help others in time of need and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. The family requests that any remembrance be made to the Heart Research Foundation, 3900 J. St., Sacramento, Ca. or a charity of the donor's choice. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 25, 1977 Last Rites Held August 18 for Grace Scott, 94 Funeral services for Mrs. Ed A. (Grace) Scott, 94, of Bedford were held August 18 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Scott died August 16, 1977 in Rosary Hospital, Corning. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Grace Margaret Clary Scott, daughter of John A. and Harriet Girton Clary, was born near Bedford in Taylor County, Iowa, October 30, 1882. With the exception of a few years when her family lived in Neosho, Mo., she had lived her entire life in Taylor County, Iowa. Her mother died when she was 14 years of age while she was attending Bedford High School; she assumed the duties and responsibilities of caring for the family and took the place of her mother to her younger family members. She was employed by the Vansickle Store and later by the Thompson Mercantile Company for 15 years, and she did custom sewing all of her active years. On August 18, 1929, she was united in marriage to Ed A. Scott and they lived all of their married life in or near Bedford. Mr. Scott died in 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Delbert, Orville and Ord; and four sisters, Zada, Helen, Ina and an infant sister. Left to cherish her memory are a sister, Mable Bailey and a step daughter, Erma Longfellow; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was a long time member of the Christian Church. Her family and friends will remember her as a kind and loving daughter, sister and loved one and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 21, 1966, p. 4 Final Rites Held Here For A. Stackhouse Funeral services for Alma C. Stackhouse, 90, former public school teacher, were held April 19 at the east Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. J. Milton Kinney, Methodist minister, officiating. Miss Stackhouse died April 16 at Thogmartin Care and Keep Home. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Included in the services was the following obituary. Another loyal, faithful soul in our home, church and community has passed away. Miss Alma Stackhouse, well-known citizen in this community, teaching in public schools of Iowa more than 40 years, Bedford, Lenox, Gravity, Knoxville, Brighton, and later substituting in Blockton and Athelstan. She was identified with the Methodist Church wherever she taught and made firm friends not to be forgotten. She retired to give her parents home care and nursing attention until they passed away. She then returned to teaching but not for long as her brother Charles and sister Effie needed her nursing care until they passed away. In Alma’s declining health she was cared for by her sister Rena for several years until they both needed care in Ella Thogmartin’s home. On April 16, 1966, God wanted Alma to come Home and be at peace. She was prepared and waiting to accept. She leaves her sister, Rena, two nieces, five cousins and their families, and many dear friends. Not to mourn but to miss awhile. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 13, 1953, [p. 1] Effie Stackhouse Rites Here Friday Miss Effie Stackhouse, long-time resident of Bedford and community, died Tuesday, August 11 after having been in failing health several years. She is a former public school teacher. Funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 p. m. Friday, August 14. Burial in Fairview cemetery. [STACKHOUSE, EFFIE O.] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 20, 1953, p. 2 Obituary – Effie Stackhouse Miss Effie O. Stackhouse was born at Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa, August 8, 1883, and died at her home in Bedford, Iowa, August 11, 1953, at the age of 70 years, 3 days. Her early childhood and public school years were spent in Hampton, but she completed her high school work and was graduated in Pittsburgh, Kans., where her family then resided. She later made special preparation for the teaching profession, graduating from Iowa University at Iowa City. With training in school supervision she was well prepared for her chosen work, which she did for 25 years. Her last years of schoolwork were spent at Goldfield, Iowa, where she served as principal, from which position she was forced to retire because of ill health. For the past eight years she has resided at the family home in Bedford, where she heroically fought a losing fight in the effort to regain her health. She leaves to mourn her going two sisters, Miss Alma Stackhouse and Mrs. Rena Mullenburg [Muilenburg], both of the home in Bedford; two nieces: Mrs. Lois Myerson, Evanston, Ill., and Mrs. Avis Reaney, Denver, Colo. Miss Stackhouse became a follower of her Christ quite early in life and had membership in the Methodist church, which she kept up to date by transferring it to the community where she lived and worked. Her final transfer in the Church militant was from Manning, Iowa, back to Bedford, in 1945. Funeral services were conducted from Wetmore Funeral Home Friday, August 14, 1953, at 2:00 o’clock by Rev. Robt. M. Peters, minister of the Methodist church. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. [STACKHOUSE, EMILY OLIVE COPE] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, April 15, 1915, p. 5 Emily O. Stackhouse Mrs. Emily O. Stackhouse died at the home in Gay Township, at 9 o’clock Monday morning, April 12, aged 62 years, 7 months and 5 days. The funeral services were held this morning at the home conducted by Rev. U. E. Burroughs. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Stackhouse was the mother of Miss Alma Stackhouse, teacher in the grammar school of the Bedford public school. [STACKHOUSE, EMILY OLIVE COPE] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, April 22, 1915, p. 3 Emily O. Stackhouse Miss Emily O. [live] Cope was born at Rochester, Monroe County, New York, Sept. 7, 1853. She came to Illinois with her parents at an early age. Being of an energetic ambitious nature, she prepared herself for a teacher at the age of 16 years, having only the meager rural advantages of those days. She was united in marriage to James C. [lark] Stackhouse June 8, 1871. This marriage was the culmination of a deep friendship of childhood’s school days. As the years passed on devotions deepened. In all the problems of life their sympathies were of a character to assist each other. To this union were born four children, Charles O. Stackhouse of Waterloo, Ia., Miss Alma C. Stackhouse and Miss Effie O. Stackhouse of Bedford, and Mrs. Rena B. Mullenburg of Sioux Center, Ia., all of whom were at her bedside during the last weeks and when God called her home. She also leaves an aged mother, two sisters, and a brother to mourn her loss. Mrs. Stackhouse lived a most practical consistent Christian life. Her greatest comfort lay in service to her family and friends. Being of a happy cheerful disposition she brightened the lives of all who came her way. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Hampton, Ia., in the year 1889. Her last illness was a general decline for the past few years. The final summons came at 9 a. m. April 12, 1915. [STACKHOUSE, EMILY OLIVE COPE] Bedford Free Press, Wednesday, October 1, 1919, [p. 1] J. C. Stackhouse Dies Word was received here Tuesday morning announcing the death of J. C. Stackhouse at the home of his daughter at Centerville. The body was shipped to Gravity Tuesday evening and brought to Bedford where funeral services will be held at the home in north Bedford Friday morning at ten o’clock, conducted by Rev. John F. Arnold. Interment in Fairview cemetery. The news of Mr. Stackhouse’s’ death came as a surprise to his friends in Bedford as he left here a few weeks ago in seemingly good health. During the past few years he has made his home during the winter months with his daughters, who are school teachers and in the summer they would live in Bedford. Obituary will be printed next week. [STACKHOUSE, JAMES CLARK] Bedford Free Press, Wednesday, October 8, 1919, [p. 1] Obituary James Clark Stackhouse Mr. James Clark Stackhouse was born near Napoleon in Decatur County, Indiana, Nov. 22, 1848. Here he lived with his parents, attending the little rural school until fifteen years of age, whence they moved near Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Miss Emily O. [live] Cope, June 8, 1871. This marriage was the culmination of a deep friendship of childhood’s school days. As years passed on devotions deepened with life’s problems, until God called her into higher service April 12, 1915. To this union were born four children: Charles O. [zias] Stackhouse of Rock Island, Ill., Miss Alma C. Stackhouse of Bedford, Ia., who has been his constant companion since the departure of the wife and mother, Miss Effie O. Stackhouse of Chicago, Ill, and Mrs. Rena B. [ell] Mullenburg [Muilenburg] of Sioux Center, Ia. all of whom were with him during his last illness in the Mercy Hospital at Centerville, Ia. He also leaves a brother and two sisters, besides many friends to mourn his loss. His deep Christian life and bright cheerful manner brought joy and comfort to all who came his way. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Hampton, Ia., in the year 1889, and of which he has been a consistent member until his death. The final summons came after ten days of severe illness following a serious operation, Sept. 30, 1919. The funeral services were held at the home Friday morning at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. John Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, February 7, 1918, p. 8 Elizabeth Martin Swalley Was born in Greenupsburg, Kentucky, on July 28, 1853 and passed away at her home in west Bedford on Monday, February 4, 1918, after a brief illness of but a few days, aged 64 years, 6 months and 5 days. She came to Iowa when eight years old and lived at Atlantic for about seventeen years. She then moved to Corning where she lived until she came to Bedford eight years ago where she has resided since. She was married to George E. Swalley in Atlantic on December 27, 1879. To them were born five children: Mrs. Tessie Emmerson of Los Angeles, California, James M. Swalley of North Yakima, Washington, Jesse W. Swalley now of London, Eng. in United States Navy, Mrs. Grace Layman of Conway, Elmer F. Swalley of New Pine Creek, Oregon, who with her husband, George E. Swalley, and two brothers, Daniel Martin, Lexington, Mo. and J. W. Martin of Bedford, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Susana Kraut of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and other relatives are left to mourn. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 P. M. conducted by Dr. J.
W. Neyman of Phillipsburg, Kansas, a former pastor of the First Baptist church
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