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[Baker, George William “Bill”] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday February 22, 1989 p. 8 George “Bill” Baker Funeral services for George “Bill” Baker were held Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1989, 1:30 p. m. at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with interment at the Bedford City Cemetery. Rev. Ted DeHass was the minister. George W. (Bill) Baker, son of Ova (Ovie) L. [vern] Baker and Ruby Faye Goodwin Baker, was born at Arkoe, Mo., March 18, 1923 and departed this life February 13, 1989 in Bedford, Iowa at the age of 65 years, 10 months, 25 days. He lived in Nodaway County, Mo. and grew to maturity in Maryville, Mo. where he attended the public schools. On October 14, 1952 he was united in marriage to Norma Cobb Simmons at Maryville, Mo., and they have spent most of their time in Bedford. To this union two children were born, Bill Junior and Jim Baker. He was engaged in truck driving and painting and numerous other jobs. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, [Ova] Dean and Wesley Baker. All three brothers have died within 17 months of one another. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife Norma of the home; son, Jim Baker and wife Lori of Belton, Mo.; son, Bill Baker, Kansas City; daughter, Joan Freemyer and husband D. C., Fairfax, Mo.; son, Larry Simmons of California; son, Allan Simmons and wife Carol of Marshall, Mo.; daughter Sharon Daniels of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Angela Baker, Donovan and Jared Freemyer, Shane and Joshua Simmons, Clint Simmons, Billy, Rick, Danisha and Charles Daniels and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Vinzant and husband, Eldon of Maryville, Mo. and Clara Baker and husband, Everett Baker, Jr., Des Moines, Iowa. He was a member of the Berea Church of Christ, south of Bedford. He served in the army during World War II in the European Theater. Hunting and fishing were sports that he enjoyed with his sons and friends. He was a kind and considerate husband and father and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday June 23, 2010 p. 2 Celebration of Life Services for Brenda Bartles age 47, of Bedford, who died Friday, June 18, 2010 at her home were held Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 9:30 a. m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome. Com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Brenda Delene (Hawn) Bartles was born in Maryville, Missouri on March 7, 1963, the third child of Rex and Barbara (Thomas) Hawn. She graduated from the Bedford High School with the Class of 1981 and from Southwestern Community College in 2003 with a degree in Nursing. Brenda lived in Bedford her entire life and worked at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center as an RN from the time of her graduation until 2010. Brenda was a very caring and compassionate person towards anyone she knew. She enjoyed working with her co-workers at the nursing home as well as taking care of the residents. She enjoyed the company of her husband Jeff, children Lanesa and son-in-law Ryan; Chelsey and Tyler; Jabree, Jared and fiancée Ashley; Justin and daughter-in-law, Kodi Kae; along with her seven grandchildren, Macie, Chloe, Shaylee, Teegan, Noah, Preston and Zuess, who she doted over. She also loved sharing her life with her parents Rex and Barb Hawn and having her siblings Debra, Renee, Boyd, Valerie and Shannon in her life as well as their children. Brenda was surrounded by family when she passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 18, 2010. [Bolton, Linda Ann Lindenmeyer] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday October 3, 2012 p. 2 Linda Ann Lindenmeyer-Bolton, November 7, 1956-September 23, 2012, beloved daughter of Bedford locals “Jack” and Phyllis Lindenmeyer, passed unexpectedly but peacefully Sunday morning at her home in south Lake Tahoe, California. In accordance with her wishes there will not be a public service. However, family members and close friends will try to gather to share their memories, most likely over the holidays, which was one of Linda’s favorite times of the year. Linda is survived by both parents, 14 grandchildren, six children, four siblings and many cousins, friends and her loving husband Jim. Bedford Free Press Wednesday May 23, 1917 [p. 1] Mrs. C. L. Bundy Funeral Monday Mrs. C. L. Bundy died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. [hristopher] H. Chamberlain [Chamberlin] Saturday. Funeral services were held at the home Monday morning conducted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher of the Baptist church. Interment was made in Fairview. Celinda Lamar Wilber began this life in Madison County, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1824, departed for the “Home over there” May 19, 1917. She was one of six children of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Wilber, pioneer preacher and organizer, and pastor of the Henrietta Corner church where “Grand-ma” was converted and where was held her church membership. On Feb. 22, 1844, deceased was joined in marriage to the late Edwin Bundy and together they went to make their home in Michigan. In 1852 they moved to Illinois and in 1882 to Bedford, Iowa. Here the remaining years on earth were spent, the husband proceeding to the grave twenty-four years ago. Eleven children came to the home to bless and comfort. Six still survive her. Mrs. Adella [Adela] Chamberlain [Chamberlin], Bedford, Mrs. Urania Chamberlain [Chamberlin], Alpha, Ill., E. J. Bundy, St. Joseph, Mo., Miss May Bundy, Bedford, Mrs. Gertrude Key Evans, Parsons, Kans., Mrs. Bessie A. Dale, Bedford. Three half sisters and two half brothers still live: Mrs. Myra Dixon, Genecile, Ill., Miss Lydia Wilber, Maryville, Mo., U. Judson Wilber, Tropico, Cal.; Mrs. Kate Huey, Alpha, Ill.; Porter Wilber, Alpha, Ill. Twenty-two grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren call her blessed. Many years rested kindly upon her. Long life in favor with God and her fellow men are a crowning diadem. She came down to the goal of her fondest hopes in serenest trust and loving expectancy. Hers was not long to wait and suffer. With tender mercy the hand of the great reaper gathered home the ripened sheaf. Sweet is the thought that someday [Bundy, Celinda Lamar Wilber] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday May 24, 1917 p. 4 Grandma Bundy Lives To Ripe Old Age Death claimed one of our oldest residents Saturday when Mrs. Celinda Bundy passed to the Great Beyond after a short illness due to infirmities of old age. The deceased was a nonagenarian and would have celebrated her 93rd year had she lived until Nov. 30th. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the H. Chamberlain home, Rev. Hatcher of the Baptist church conducting the service, assisted by Rev. John A. Currie of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery. Celinda Lamar Wilber began this life in Madison County, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1824, departed for the “Home over there” May 19, 1917. She was one of six children of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Wilber, pioneer preacher and organizer, and pastor of the Old Henrietta Corner church where “Grand-ma” was converted and where was held her church membership. On Feb. 22, 1844, deceased was joined in marriage to the late Edwin Bundy and together they went to make their home in Michigan. In 1852 they moved to Illinois and in 1882 to Bedford, Iowa. Here the remaining years on earth were spent, the husband preceeding to the grave twenty-four years ago. Eleven children came to the home to bless and comfort. Six still survive her: Mrs. Adella [Adela] Chamberlain [Chamberlin], Bedford, Mrs. Urania Chamberlain [Chamberlin], Alpha, Ill., E. J. Bundy, St. Joseph, Mo., Miss May Bundy, Bedford, Mrs. Gertrude Key Evans, Parsons, Kans., Mrs. Bessie A. Dale, Bedford. Three half sisters and two half brothers still live: Mrs. Myra Dixon, Genecile, Ill., Miss Lydia Wilber, Maryville, Mo., U. Judson Wilber, Tropico, Cal.; Mrs. Kate Huey, Alpha, Ill.; Porter Wilber, Alpha, Ill. Twenty-two grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren call her blessed. Many years rested kindly upon her. Long life in favor with God and her fellow men are a crowning diadem. She came down to the goal of her fondest hopes in serenest trust and loving expectancy. Hers was not long to wait and suffer. With tender mercy the hand of the great reaper gathered home the ripened sheaf. Sweet is the thought that someday [BUNDY, CELINDA LAMAR WILBER] Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 12, 1939 p. 8 Mrs. C. H. Chamberlin Dies October 9th Mrs. C. [hristopher] H. Chamberlin died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry E. May early Monday morning, Oct. 9 after having been in ill health for several years. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stanley Schlick. The body was placed in the Bedford Mausoleum in the Fairview cemetery. Adela Bundy, daughter of Edwin and Celinda [Lamar Wilber] Bundy was born in Michigan State, Dec. 14, 1847, being aged 91 years, 9 months and 25 days at the time of her death. She spent her early life in Michigan and remained there until after her marriage to C. [hristopher] H. Chamberlin in 1871, when they moved to Iowa, which place had since been her home. Two of her children preceded her in death, one in infancy and Leslie Chamberlin in 1924. Mr. Chamberlin also died several years ago. She is survived by C. [lifton] R. [upert] Chamberlin, Alice C. May and Leland Chamberlin. Also by her three sisters, Miss May Bundy of Bedford, Mrs. Charles Evans of Parsons, Kans., and Mrs. J. M. Dale of Bedford. There are also four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Chamberlin was a faithful member of the Bedford Baptist church and took an active part in the work of the church until her health would not permit her to continue. [Childers, Myra Ruth Cortner Wilson] Maryville Daily Forum Thursday September 21, 1978 Mrs. Myra Ruth Childers, 73, St. Joseph, former Sheridan resident, died Wednesday morning in a St. Joseph hospital. Born Aug. 1,1905, at Blockton, Iowa, the daughter of the late Burton and Uarda Turnbull Courtner [Cortner], she lived in the Sheridan area for several years. She was a member of the Sheridan Christian Church and Order of the Eastern Star. She was married to Clarence Childers, who survives. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Robert Wilson, Chesterfield, and two daughters, Norma Hibbs, Kansas City, and Carlene Crawford, McFall. Services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the Sheridan Christian Church, with burial to be in the Blockton, Iowa Cemetery. The rev. Frankie Young and the Rev. Dennis Morey will officiate. Visitation will be held from 7:30-8:30 p. m. today at the Andrew Funeral Home, Grant City. [Childers, Myra Ruth Cortner Wilson] Maryville Daily Forum Tuesday October 3, 1978 Rites for Mrs. Childers held at Sheridan Church Funeral rites for Mrs. Myra Ruth Cortner Childers, St. Joseph, formerly of Sheridan, were held at the Sheridan Christian Church with the Rev. Frankie Young, assisted by the Rev. Dennis Mobey, officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, Iowa. She was born Aug. 1, 1905, the daughter of the late Bert and Uarda [Turnbull] Cortner, and died in a St. Joseph medical center. She was graduated from the Sheridan Public Schools, where she was an outstanding music student. She composed lyrics to the Sheridan school song. For many years she was an active member of the Sunny Corner Club until the Childers moved from Worth County in 1962. She was a member of the Sheridan Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and the Sheridan Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Childers, of the home; two daughters, Norma Hibbs, Kansas City, and Carlene Crawford, McFall; one son, Robert Wilson, Chesterfield; five grandsons, two nephew and two nieces. [Childers, Myra Ruth Cortner Wilson Ames] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 28, 1978 Myra Childers, 73 Final Rites Were Held September 22 Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence (Myra Ruth) Childers, 73, of rural St. Joseph, formerly of Sheridan, were held September 22 in the Sheridan Christian Church with Rev. Frankie Young officiating. Mrs. Childers died in Missouri Medical Center in St. Joseph September 19, 1978. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa. Myra Ruth Cortner Childers, daughter of Bert and Uarda [Turnbull] Cortner was born near Blockton, Iowa August 1, 1905. All her school years were spent at the Sheridan Public School where she was an outstanding music student and at that time she composed the lyrics to the Sheridan School Song. Myra made her and Clarence’s home an outstanding one with her great love for flowers while they lived in Worth County and also at their present residence north of St. Joseph. Strangers would often comment, "Oh, we know where you live by the beautiful yard and flowers, we’re happy to know you both." Not only did she take pride in her garden and flowers but she always had time to help others and express a kind word of thanks. For many years she was an active member of the Sunny Corner Club until they moved from Worth County in 1962. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Sheridan and at an early age became a member of the Sheridan Christian Church. Preceding her in death were her parents and an only sister, Goldie Thurza Wilson. In addition to her husband Clarence, she is survived by two daughters, Norma Hibbs of Kansas City and Carlene Crawford of McFall; one son, Robert Wilson of Chesterfield, Mo.; sons-in-law Leroy Hibbs, J.C. Crawford; daughter-in-law, Shirley Motsinger Wilson. Five grandsons also survive this one they affectionately called "Nan." They are: Mark Crawford, Bryon Crawford, Tal, Chris, and Lin Wilson. There are two nephews; two nieces; an aunt and cousins and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Andrews Funeral Home, Grant City. Mo.
Bedford Times-Republican Tuesday July 11, 1922 [p. 1] Ed Corder Dead Mrs. Chris Mosier received word Saturday that Ed Corder had passed away at his home in California, and that his body would be brought to Bedford for interment. We have no further particulars. [Corder, Daniel Edward “Ed”] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday July 13, 1922 [p. 1] Laid to Rest The body of David [Daniel] Edward Corder arrived here this morning by train, and was met at the depot by a number of his former friends, and taken to the Chris Mosier home, old friends of the family. A short funeral service was held and conducted by Rev. Gable of the Methodist church, after which the body was laid to rest by the side of his brother in the Bedford cemetery who preceded him in death some years ago. Mr. Corder was born in Knox County, Ill., on Feb. 25, 1855, and died at Compton, Calif., July 7th, 1922, age 67 years. He leaves to mourn his demise, two sisters, Miss Molly Corder and Mrs. J. [ames] E. [dward] Besco, Jr., who reside at Compton, Calif., and who accompanied the remains of their brother to long last resting place. The deceased was a resident of Bedford for many years, but left
here some few years ago to make his home in the west, but when taken down and
about to depart this life, requested that his remains be buried in old Bedford,
his real loved home after all. Bedford Times-Republican Monday January 3, 1921 [p. 1] Lee Corder Dead Word was received in Bedford Saturday morning announcing the sudden death of Lee Corder at his home in California, and that the body would be shipped to Bedford, leaving there Saturday and arrive in Bedford either tomorrow or Wednesday. No particulars was received and no time set for the funeral. We will publish the obituary in our next issue. [Corder, Levi Woodard “Lee”] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday January 6, 1921 p. 5 Funeral Held The remains of Lee Corder who died last Saturday at his home in California, arrived in Bedford yesterday on the noon train, accompanied by D. [aniel] E.[dward] Corder, Miss Mary Corder and Mrs. J. [ames] E. [dward] Besco. The body was taken to the Chris Mosier residence where the funeral was held at 2:30 today conducted by Rev. Gable of the M. E. Church after which the body was laid away in Fairview cemetery. Mr. Corder resided in Taylor County for many years, leaving here about two years ago for California in the hopes of bettering his health. He had many friends who will sympathize with the relatives in their loss. [Corder, Levi Woodard “Lee”] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday January 13, 1921 p. 5 Obituary Levi Woodard Corder was born Feb. 18th, 1857 in Knox County, Illinois. He moved to Iowa in the year 1878 and was a resident of this Community until about two years ago when he moved to California and engaged in farming. Having sold his ranch he moved to Long Beach last December, but did not remain long in the new home, for the summons to the other world came very suddenly and he passed from this earth on the 31st of December, death being caused by heart failure. Mr. Corder was one of a family of ten children, only three of whom survive him, Miss Mary Corder, Mrs. Nettie Besco and D. [aniel] E. [ward] Corder. He was a member of the Woodman lodge and has also been an active Mason for many years, having been master of the Masonic lodge for several years. At the time of his death he was 63 years, 10 months and 13 days. His body was laid away in Fairview cemetery on Thursday, Jan. 6th, 1921. Mr. Corder was among the oldest Settlers in the County and made many friends who will share the grief with the relatives in the loss of a friend and neighbor. The Times extends its sympathy to the bereaved relatives. [CORDER, LEVI WOODARD "LEE"] [CORDER, LEVI WOODARD "LEE"]
Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 9, 1974 p. 8 Charles DeVoe, 72, Last Rites Held Here May 3 Funeral services for Charles Ray DeVoe, 72, of Bedford, were held May 3, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. DeVoe died at Colonial Manor in Bedford May 1, 1974. Interment was at the Mausoleum in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Charles Ray DeVoe, son of James C. [urtis] and Alice [Estella Drennen] DeVoe, was born in Page County, Iowa on February 4, 1902. His parents moved to Taylor County when he was a small lad and here he grew to adulthood. On February 17, 1930 he was united in marriage to Mildred Roberts at Bedford, Iowa, and they lived on the farm until moving to Bedford in 1955, where they have since continued to reside. One son and two daughters were born to bless this home. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mildred, of the home; one son, Doyle DeVoe, and his wife, Leota, of Conway, and two daughters, Donna Dawson and her husband, Russell, of Bedford; one sister, Ruth Mendosa, of Phoenix, Arizona; nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends. Charles was a member of Taylor Lodge #156, A. F. & A. M. of Bedford. He was a kind and considerate husband and father, friend and neighbor and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Maryville Daily Forum Saturday January 9, 1932 [p. 1] I. S. Dickerson, 81, Dies Near Hopkins Early Yesterday I. [saac] S. [anford] Dickerson, age 81, died early yesterday morning at his home east of Hopkins. He was a prominent farmer in that vicinity owning a farm of about four hundred acres. He had lived in this county for the past thirty years. He was born in Indiana and had lived in Illinois and Iowa before coming to this state. Mr. Dickerson is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Cina Thompson, and Mrs. Emma Stewart, Bedford. He also leaves two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Baptist church in Bedford, Ia. Burial will be in the Bedford cemetery. Bedford Free Press Thursday August 21, 1924 p. 4 Evert Farnham Buried Here Tues. Evert Farnham, about 65 years of age and a former resident of this county, died last Friday at his home in Hilltop, Colo., and his body was brought here for burial. Until about six years ago he and his family lived on their large farm just east of Gravity and they moved west for his health. He was laid to rest in the mausoleum here. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Gravity. [Farnham, Everett Dennis] Bedford Times-Republican Monday August 25, 1924 p. 4 Everett D. Farnham A message was received here Saturday notifying relatives that Everett Farnham was dead at his home at Hill Top, Colo. Mr. Farnham’s health has not been good for several years but his friends here were shocked to learn of his death. The body was sent here for burial and arrived Monday afternoon at 4:22. It was then taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. A. Price, who lives on the Farnham farm east of Gravity. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock in the Christian church here and the body was taken to Bedford where it was placed for the present in the mausoleum there. The following obituary was read at the funeral service by Rev. Burkhart, the pastor. Everett Dennis Farnham was born in Princeton, Wisconsin, March 26, 1858. Moved from there with his parents to Wrightstown, Wis. When thirteen years of age he with his parents left Wrightstown moving to Appleton City, Mo.; he lived in various places. When a young man he settled on a farm near Sharpsburg. He was married on Nov. 24, 1885, to Mary Emma Freeman. To this union was born one child, Louie, who lives with her husband, Prentis A. Price, on the home place one-half mile east of Gravity. Mr. Farnham leaves to mourn his departed life, the wife, one child, two granddaughters, one brother, W. R. Farnham of Sharpsburg and one sister, also a number of relatives and friends. He died Aug. 15th at 6:30 o’clock at his home at Hill Top, Colo., at the age of 66 years. [Farnham, Everett Dennis] Bedford Free Press Thursday August 28, 1924 p. 6 Gravity Items Everett Farnham, who passed away at his home at Hilltop, Colo.,
was brought here for burial and funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon
from the Methodist church. Interment in Gravity cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Farnham were former Gravity residents, and Mrs. Farnham will
remain here with her daughter, Mrs. P. A. Price, on the old home farm, for awhile. Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 9, 1946 p. 7 Obituary – Mary Emma Farnham Mary Emma, daughter of Samuel and Mary Catherine [Flowers] Freeman, was born January 15, 1866 near Wayland, Iowa, and died May 4, 1946 in Bedford, at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 19 days, after an illness of 4 years. She was the last of eleven children. When seven years old she came with her parents to Taylor County. On November 24, 1885 she was married to Everett Dennis Farnham. To them was born one child, Louie F. Price. They resided on a farm near Gravity until 1914, then moved to Gravity and later to Hill Top, Colo., where they lived until Mr. Farnham’s death, August 15, 1924. She then returned to Gravity where she made her home. She is survived by her daughter, Louie F. Price; son-in-law, Prentice of Gravity; two granddaughters, Mrs. Maurice McMahill of Gravity and Mrs. Elvin Savage of Paola, Kansas; three great grandsons, Earl and Calvin McMahill and Dennis Savage. The funeral services were held at the Christian church in Gravity May 6, conducted by Rev. C. M. Eppard. The body was placed in the mausoleum in the Fairview cemetery at Bedford. Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri) Thursday May 13, 2010 p. 2 Lillian Gamel Lillian Gamel was born July 15, 1918 in Taylor County, IA, to Lloyd and Bertha (Jarvis) Grubb. She died May 5, 2010 at the Worth County Convalescence Center, Grant City, MO, at the age of 91 years. Lillian was united in marriage to Glen Gamel, April 6, 1940. Two children were born to this union. Glen preceded her in death April 8, 1992. Lillian taught in rural schools for 11 years then in the Bedford, IA, school for 25 years retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Bedford Methodist Church and active in the Grant City Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Donna King, her parents, one brother, Chester Grubb, sisters, Frances Allen and Gladys Gamel. Survivors include her son Galen and wife Joyce, Grant City, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and one sister, Hazel Hatfield, Lexington, NE. Services were May 8, 2010 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City with burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, IA.
Bedford Times-Press Wednesday October 22, 2003 Robert Troy Marley Robert Troy Marley, son of Carl Francis and Hazel Fern Thompson Marley, was born December 1, 1930 on a farm near Bedford. He died on October 9, 2003 at the Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, MO after many months of illness. He graduated from high school in Bedford. He started his career with Earl May in 1950 in Maryville. Bob joined the US Navy in 1951. He served four years in the Korean Conflict. In December 1954, he returned to Maryville, Missouri and was employed as assistant manager at the Earl May Store. Bob married Patricia Louise Cooper on June 25, 1955. They moved to Beatrice, NE in June 1956 when Bob became a store manager. He managed Earl May stores in Nebraska and Iowa until his retirement in 1993. After retirement, they relocated to Sheridan, MO where he became active in the community. He was a member of the Sheridan Lions Club, American Legion Post 515, Community Betterment Club and the Sheridan United Methodist Church. He enjoyed playing cards, working outside and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, two sons survive him, Robert Richard (wife Debbie), Missouri City, TX and Steven Louis (wife Linda), Creston, IA. One sister, Lois Coulter (husband Bill), Lexington, MO. Four grandchildren: Beau Marley, Bobbi Martin (husband Nick), Lyndsey Marley and Morgan Marley. One great grandchild: Carter Martin. An aunt, Dorothy Keith and an uncle, Wayne Marley, also survive him. Funeral services were held October 12, 2003 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, MO with burial at Long Branch Cemetery in Gaynor. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday March 16, 2011 p. 2 Donald Dean “Donnie” Nally, 68, died March 3, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo. He was born on November 14, 1942 in Oxford, Mo. on the family farm to Norvel and Alice (Runyan) Nally. He was a graduate of Worth County High School District R-1 in 1960. He was married to Phyllis (Wake) Wiley in February 1965 and later divorced. They had two children, Angela Morrison and Troy Nally. Donald served in the Missouri National Guard from 1964-1970. Dedicated to a life of farming, he resided in the Oxford area from 1960-1995, before retiring and moving to Maryville. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother-in-law Leo Auffert, nephew David Earl Nally, and great niece Ashley Nally. Survivors include his daughter, Angela (Kirby) Morrison, Maryville; son Troy (Dana) Nally, Bedford, Ia.; four grandsons, Jackson and Spencer Morrison, Maryville and Cooper and Conner Nally, Bedford, Ia.; brothers David (Luella) Nally, Blockton, Ia. and Gary (Phyllis) Nally, Maryville; sisters Willa Auffert, Maryville, Marilyn (Dick) Roberts, Savannah, Mo. and Linda Parker, Joplin, Mo.; uncles Raymond (Helen) Nally, Delaware, OH., and Ivan Nally, Maryville; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Don was born into a large family. He was the 5th child of 6 kids. Family was always very important to him. He went to grade school in Oxford and graduated from Grant City. After graduation he started farming then in 1964 he enlisted in the National Guard and served for six years. While serving with the National Guard he married Phyllis Wake on Feb. 21, 1965. They started their married life on a farm in Oxford. In 1968 they were blessed with Angela Lynn and 1971 Troy Donald was born. In 1967 they bought a farm in Oxford, which was Don’s lifelong dream. Don also enjoyed riding and showing horses, hand fishing, raising dogs and coyote hunting. He farmed until his stroke left him disabled in 1979. In the early 80’s he moved the family to Grant city. His kids were involved in many school activities and Don really enjoyed watching them all. Don was very proud of both of his children and all of their accomplishments. In 1996 he sold his farm and moved to Maryville Housing where he lived until he finished building his new home. While living in Maryville he felt very fortunate to live close to his kids and grandsons. In 1993 Angela married Kirby Morrison. They have two sons, Spencer and Jackson. Troy married Dana Baldwin in 1997 and they have two sons, Cooper and Conner. He really looked forward to watching the grandkids at their activities. His prize possession was his lawn mowers and he spent many hours mowing his lawn. He also liked to read westerns and watch the RFD channel. Another favorite pastime was the phone. He loved visiting with family and friends. And to all of you who were on the “calling tree” we know those phone calls were not morning calls, they were usually late ones. When Don wasn’t on the phone, he enjoyed spending many hours with his family, especially his Uncle Ivan. They loved driving around and visiting with family and friends. Don never knew a stranger. He was friendly to all he encountered and was eager to visit. He will be remembered for his strong family beliefs and his many friends. Funeral services were held at Andrew Funeral Home, Grant City, Mo. on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 10:30 a. m. Rev. Delbert Biehle officiated. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday October 10, 2012 p. 2 Funeral services for Virginia Newby, age 93, of Gravity, formerly of Indiana, who died Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center were held Friday [October] 5, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral home in Bedford. Visitation was held one hour prior to services. Interment was held at the West Newton Friends Cemetery in Indiana. Memorials can be given in Virginia’s name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Virginia Belle (Knoy) Newby was born November 22, 1918, in Eminence, Indiana, the daughter of Everett Knoy and Malanta (Murphy) Knoy. She grew up in Eminence, graduating form Eminence High School with the Class of 1937. She met Murray Fred Newby, a young man who lived down the street, and the couple were united in marriage on October 3, 1943. They were blessed with two sons, Donald and Steve and a daughter who died at infancy. Virginia and Murray farmed while living in the Indianapolis area for many years. Virginia retired in the fall of 1989. Their son Steve purchased a farm in the Gravity, Iowa area and the couple decided to move to the Gravity area to be near their family. Virginia enjoyed flowers, baking cakes and always looked forward to attending the Indiana State Fair. She loved getting together with her girlfriends and going out to eat. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were always her pride and joy! Virginia also enjoyed playing the piano. Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend is her loving son Steve Newby and wife Linda of Gravity, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Knoy of Mesa, Arizona; three grandchildren, Mickey Newby and wife Tammy of Carthage, Indiana; Cindy Newby of Gravity, Iowa; and Sharon Ennis and husband James of Martinsville, Indiana; five great grandchildren Jordan, Bryan, Ethan, Benjamin and Brody; along with many other relatives and friends. Preceding Virginia in death are her parents, Everett and Malanta Knoy; her loving son, Donald Newby in 1966; a daughter at infancy; and three brothers, Chester, Lloyd and Thomas Knoy. Virginia will be missed by her entire family. The memories they shared throughout the years will remain in their hearts forever. [O’Dougherty, Wilma Jean Meikle] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday August 8, 2012 p. 2 Wilma Jean O’Dougherty, daughter of William and Thelma Meikle of Bedford, was born March 17, 1928 in St. Joseph, MO. She died June 24, 2012 in Centennial, CO at 84 years of age. She was raised on a farm near Bedford, IA and after moving to Denver, CO in 1952, returned to Iowa as often as she could, health permitting. She married Hubert O’Dougherty on August 10, 1947. Besides her lifelong “job” of raising four sons, she also had a career as a bookkeeper. She was a huge fan of John Elway and the Denver Broncos and was extremely proud of her Scottish heritage. She was also endeared to her nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Relatives who preceded her in death are her parents, her husband, Hugh, brothers William and Robert and great granddaughter, Kelli. She is survived by her Denver area grandchildren and sons, Rick, Dave and Marty, her son Mike, who resides in Paris, France, and her sister Julia Dougherty of Clemson, SC As she desired, Wilma has been cremated. A memorial service is scheduled for August 31st at 11:00 AM at Brentwood United Methodist Church, Denver, CO Memorial contributions will go to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Leona Rose (Woldruff) Oxley was born April 29, 1924, in rural Page County Iowa, the daughter of Orie Elmer Woldruff and Oneita Fern (Brown) Woldruff. She grew up attending country school and graduated from New Market High School in 1943. On May 5, 1945 she was united in marriage to Lloyd Irvin Oxley. To this blessed union two sons were born, Carrol and Steven. The family lived and farmed south of Bedford in Ross Township. Leona raised a large vegetable garden each year along with her flower gardens. She was an excellent cook, with fried chicken being one of her specialties. While on the farm Leona enjoyed the "neighborhood club", which included several local ladies. She enjoyed visiting, cooking and sewing during these social gatherings, which were held once a month, with each lady taking turns hosting the event. The couple continued to farm until 1972, when she and Lloyd moved to Odebolt, Iowa to work at a cattle ranch and feedlot. They also lived and worked in Grand River, Iowa; Guthrie Center, Iowa; Minatare, Nebraska; and Hannibal, Missouri. In 1985, upon Lloyds's retirement, they moved to Mount Ayr where they lived the remainder of their lives. Along with tending to her flower gardens, Leona enjoyed watching soap operas and making crafts. Usually her crafts included flowers that she grew herself. Leona also enjoyed making Christmas candies, with her peanut brittle being the best. In 1985, at the age of 61, Leona received her first driver's license. Left to cherish Leona's memory are her two sons, Carrol Oxley and wife Marilyn of New Market; and Steven Oxley and wife Carol Lea of Mount Ayr; a brother Robert Woldruff and wife Wanda of Bedford; a sister Marilyn Noble of Kansas City, Missouri; a granddaughter Nicole; a step-granddaughter Lori; two step-grandsons, Rick and Randy; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding Leona in death were husband Lloyd; her parents; a sister Darlene Woldruff and brother-in-law Charles Noble. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Leona's passing. Funeral services for Leona Rose (Woldruff) Oxley, age 88, were held Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 10:00 am at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation were held Tuesday from 3 – 7 pm with the family greeting friends from 5 -7. Interment was held at the Shearer Cemetery in rural Page County. Memorials may be given in Leona’s name. Memories may be shared at www.ritchiefunerlhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. [Putnam, Mary Nancy Livingston] Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 24, 1972 [p. 1] Rites Held Here Wednesday for Mary Putnam, 72 Funeral services for Mrs. Virgil (Mary) Putnam, 72, of St. Joseph (Mo.), formerly of Bedford and Chillicothe, Mo., were held at the Bedford Methodist Church Wed., Aug. 23, with Carl Cumming officiating. Mrs. Putnam died August 20 in a St. Joseph hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. [Putnam, Mary Nancy Livingston] Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 31, 1972 p. 4 Last Rites Held August 23 for Mary Putnam, 72 Funeral services for Mrs. Virgil (Mary) Putnam, 72, of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly of Bedford and Chillicothe, Mo., held at the Bedford Methodist Church August 23, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Putnam died August 20, 1972 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., after a long illness. Interment was at the mausoleum, Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mary Nancy Livingston Putnam, daughter of Benjamin P. [erry] and Margaret A.[nn Cochran] Livingston, was born in Page County, Iowa, August 10, 1900. Her early years were spent on a farm near Hastings, Nebr. Later they moved to the Bedford area and Mary graduated from Bedford High School in 1918. She was united in marriage to Virgil Glenn [Glen] Putnam at Bedford Dec. 24, 1921, who survives. They were engaged in farming west of Bedford until 1951, when they moved to Bedford and operated a service station through 1955. During these years they became parents of three children, two daughters and a son, who survive; Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Trout of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Duane (Mary Lou) Jackson of St. Joseph, and Howard of Belmont, Calif. Also there are six grandchildren; Robert and Jim Trout, Mark and Janet Jackson, and Michael and Susan Putnam. She is also survived by one daughter-in-law, Krista Putnam, and two sons-in-law, Don Trout and Duane Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents and by two older brothers, John Roland Livingston, killed in France during W. W. I in 1918 and Ralph R. Livingston of Bedford in 1966. Mary became a member of the Methodist Church at an early age and was an active and devoted member all her life. They belonged at Bedford until 1955, when they moved to Chillicothe, Mo., and transferred their membership there. They lived in Chillicothe until Aug. 4, 1972, when they moved to St. Joseph to be nearer their daughters due to Mary’s illness. At Bedford she was always active in W. S. C. S. and was superintendent of Sunday school. She was always willing to help. She also belonged to the19th Century Club and the D. O. C. Club. At Chillicothe she was president of the Wesleyan Service Guild and became a life member of W. S. C. S. Her entire life lived up to her high school class motto, “Service.” Her enthusiasm for life, her love for her family and others, her even disposition, her great spirit, her constant kindness, her honesty and unselfishness, and her ability to enjoy and help others enjoy the smallest of things in life made for a combination of attributes few people ever possess. She was even more than a wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and aunt. She was a friend. For many years she carried with her a little cross and a verse which said: “So, I carry a cross in my pocket Reminding no one but me That Jesus Christ is Lord of My life, if only I’ll let him be” . . . She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. [Small, Mary Alice “Mollie” Corder] Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 7, 1958 [p. 1] Mary Corder Small Rites Here Thursday Funeral services for a former Bedford resident, Mary Corder Small, 88, will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 3:30 p. m., today, Thursday, August 7. Rev. Colvin Caughey of the Baptist church will officiate. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Small, who will be remembered in Bedford as Miss Mollie Corder, moved to Compton, Calif., many years ago and died there on Saturday, August 2. She is survived by nieces and nephews. [Van Reenen, Floyd Harland] [Van Reenen, Thelma Marie Miller] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday May 23, 1990 p. 5 Floyd & Thelma Van Reenen Services for Floyd Harland Van Reenen, 87, Bedford, and Thelma Marie Van Reenen, 89, Bedford, were held at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home May 17 officiated by Rev. Paul Shultz. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Mr. Van Reenen died May 12, 1990 and Mrs. Van Reenen died May 15, 1990. Floyd and Thelma Van Reenen, married for over 65 years together, died within three days of one another. Floyd Harland Van Reenen was born on August 8, 1902 in Gay Township of Taylor County, Iowa. His parents were Robert C. [ornelius] Van Reenen and Eliza Ann Burnside. He died on May 12, 1990 at the age of 87 years, nine months and six days. He spent the whole of his life in Taylor County, mostly in Bedford, where he graduated from high school. He made his living driving a truck; and he operated his own feed store. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as two brothers and three sisters. Several nieces and nephews survive him. Thelma Marie Miller Van Reenen was born on May 6, 1906 in Mason Township of Taylor County, Iowa. Her parents were Orlando Miller and Martha Othello [Othella] Bailie. She died on the 15th day of May 1990, at the age of 84 years and nine months. Following high school, she worked as a homemaker, as a store clerk of Thompson’s Mercantile Company and as a waitress at the old Skylark Café in Bedford. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her sister, Kila Stickelman of Des Moines, and several nieces and nephews. Floyd and Thelma married each other 65 years ago on October 22, 1924. They were both members of the Bedford United Methodist church. They spent their lives together. One could not be seen without the other. Even in death, they are together. [Weller, William Harvey “Bill”] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday June 23, 2010 p. 2 William Harvey “Bill” Weller of Enterprise, Alabama lost his fight to cancer and passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010. He was 55 and a 1974 graduate of Bedford High School. Bill was born December 25, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was employed with Outdoor Aluminum for more than 20 years as a draftsman in Geneva, AL. Bill was a simple man who loved life, stock car races, country music and John Wayne movies, but most of all he loved his sons and grandsons. He always looked forward to traveling to Iowa for his mom’s potato salad, to give his sisters their big brother hugs and sneaking off with his dad for their special coffee breaks. He was preceded in death in 2009 by his wife of 36 years, Connie (Hampton) Weller, who was a 1973 graduate of Bedford High School. Survivors include two sons, William “Billy” (Latisa) Weller of Red Bay, AL; Mathew Weller, Enterprise, AL; two grandsons, Judson and Hampton Weller, Red Bay, AL; parents Howard and Lavonne Weller; two sisters, Bonnie (Denny) Allely and Nancy Weller, all of Shenandoah and one niece, Alisha Weller, from Sioux City, Iowa. Graveside services were held June 20, 2010 at 3:00 p. m. Interment was at the Eunola Cemetery in Geneva, Alabama. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday March 21, 1918 [p. 1] Ben Wheeler Dead Passed Away in St. Joseph Monday Night Ben Wheeler, a former resident of Bedford died in St. Joseph at about 12:30 Monday night, aged about 65 years. The body was shipped to Bedford Tuesday night and funeral services will be held from the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 1:30 conducted by Elder J. P. Lucas. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. [Wheeler, Benjamin “Ben”] Bedford Free Press Wednesday March 27, 1918 p. 8 Attend Wheeler Funeral— George Torrence and daughter Hazel of St. Joseph attended the Ben Wheeler funeral in Bedford Thursday afternoon. |
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Clarinda Herald-Journal, Wednesday, July 1, 1998, p. 5 Floyd L. Sprague Floyd Lee Sprague, 94, of New Market, Iowa, died Wednesday morning, June 24, 1998, at Goldenrod Manor Care Center where he had been a resident for the past year. He was born September 22, 1903, at Villisca, Iowa, the son of Daniel and Bertha Ratliff Sprague. He married Edna Dailey on September 18, 1926. She preceded him in death June 6, 1992. Mr. Sprague farmed in Taylor County near Siam and continued to be active in the farming interest as long as his health permitted. He is survived by two children: Floyd (Bud) Sprague, Jr. and wife Betty of Bedford, Iowa; and Kathleen Teeters and husband Dean of New Market. There are 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, wife, son Larry, 1 great grandson, 1 brother and 1 sister. Funeral services were held Friday, June 26, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Russ Clark officiating. Burial was in Memory Cemetery at New Market. |