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[BISHOP, ARTHUR LEWIS, SR.,
1886-1976]
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, June 17, 1976
Arthur Bishop, 91 Dies in
Illinois; Rites Held Here
Arthur Bishop, 91, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Bedford and Creston, died in a Springfield hospital Sunday, June 13. Funeral services for Mr. Bishop were held in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here Wed., June 16. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. His survivors include his wife, Irene; son, Arthur L. [ewis] and daughter, Mrs. Don (Bette) Thompson, all of Springfield.
[BISHOP, ARTHUR LEWIS, SR.,
1886-1976]
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, June 24, 1976
Last Rites Held June 16 for
Arthur L. Bishop
Funeral services for Arthur L. Bishop, 90, of Springfield, Ill., a native of Bedford and formerly of Creston, were held June 16 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. C. Ray McCain Officiating. Mr. Bishop died suddenly on June 13, 1976, in Springfield, Ill. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Arthur L. Bishop, Sr., was born February 15, 1886, at Bedford, Iowa, the son of Hattie [Ellen Perkins] and Isaac [Lewis] Bishop. His childhood was spent on a family farm near Bedford, and he later attended Drake University. At Drake he was a star athlete and participated in the first Drake Relays. He married Irene Muse in 1914 and they had two children, Arthur L. [ewis] Bishop, Jr., and Mrs. Don Thompson, now of Springfield, Illinois. He was the first Farm Bureau president in Taylor County and spent many years in the real estate business primarily in Creston, Iowa. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, both in Bedford and Creston. Mr. Bishop was a gentleman, a kind man, an honest man. He read a great deal and was an avid sports fan. He died as he would have, chosen, watching a baseball game. He loved to collect bits of wisdom and philosophy and file them away for use.
[BISHOP, ARTHUR LEWIS, JR.,
1920-1988]
Bedford Times-Press,
Wednesday, December 7, 1988
Arthur L. Bishop Jr.
Graveside services for Arthur L. [ewis] Bishop Jr. were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings on November 28, 1988 with inurnment in the Fairview Cemetery at Bedford. He was the son of Arthur L. [ewis] and Irene Bishop and was born in 1920 and resided on a farm in rural Taylor County near Bedford during his youth. He passed away November 21, 1988 at Louisville, Kentucky. He served his country during World War It in the U.S. Army as a Second Lt. Glider Pilot. His parents and a sister, Bette Bishop Thompson preceded him in death. Shum-Novinger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, January 22, 1976
Hold Last Rites January 16
for Charles A. Bishop
Funeral services for Charles A. [lbert] Bishop, 91, of Pittsburg, Pa., formerly of Bedford, were held January 16 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Ollie Odle officiating. Mr. Bishop died January 13, 1976 at McMurray Hill Manor in Pittsburg. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mr. Bishop and his wife (the former Mamie Wieser), lived, in Kansas City until the time of her death (1971). He then moved to Pittsburg and lived with his son until he suffered a stroke and was placed in a nursing home. He is survived by his son, Charles A. Bishop, Jr., and wife, Leona, of Pittsburgh; one brother, Arthur Bishop of Creston; other relatives and friends. In Bedford for his services were Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bishop, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bishop and daughter, Betty, Creston; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Risser, Kansas City.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, November 8, 1979
Graveside Services For Irene
M. Bishop Held Wednesday
Graveside services for Mrs. Arthur (Irene M.) Bishop, formerly of Bedford, were held Wed., Nov. 7, morning in Fairview Cemetery here conducted by Rev. James A. D. Nelson. Mrs. Bishop died in Springfield, Ill. November 5. Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, November 15, 1979
Graveside Services Held in
Bedford For Irene H. Bishop
Graveside services were held at Fairview Cemetery November 7 for Irene H. Bishop, 89, former Bedford resident. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. [ewis] Bishop, who died June 13, 1976. Mrs. Bishop died November 5 in Lewis Memorial Christian Village, Springfield, Ill. where she had been a resident for 20 months. Both she and Mr. Bishop moved to Springfield in 1976 to live with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Don. C. Thompson. The Bishops were long time residents of Bedford, residing on farms north of Bedford. Mrs. Bishop is survived by one son, Arthur L. [ewis] Bishop, Jr., Chicago, Ill., and one daughter, Bette, Mrs. Don Thompson, Springfield, Ill.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, April 15, 1971, p. 6
Mrs. Chas. Bishop Rites April
5
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Mayme) Bishop, 83, of Kansas City, Mo., a native of Bedford, were held April 5 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here conducted by Rev. Ollie Odle. Mrs. Bishop died at the Swope Ridge Nursing Home at Kansas City April 2, 1971. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mayme W. Bishop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Wieser, was born at Bedford, June 17, 1887. She was married to Charles Bishop January 1, 1908 and to this union one son was born. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and five sisters. She taught school in the Bedford community and when she moved to Kansas City in 1921 she was active in the parent-teacher work at Kansas City. She has been a member of the First Baptist Church, Bedford, Iowa since 1899. Even though she was unable to attend she supported her church financially. While living in Kansas City she attended the Southeast Presbyterian Church for years where she took an active part in the women’s work and was teacher in the Sunday school. She was a Rebekah for over 50 years. She is survived by her husband Charles of the home, 3439 Bales, Kansas City, Mo., a son, Charles J. and his wife, Leona of Pittsburgh, Penn.; one granddaughter, one sister, Lily Mae Remington, San Diego, Calif.; other relatives and a host of friends.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, March 1, 1956, [p. 1]
John Bordner Died In Bedford
Saturday
John Bordner, 82, of Hopkins died Saturday night at the home of his niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Horning in Bedford, where he had been cared for during his last illness. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Earl Griffith of the Hopkins Methodist church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Mr. Bordner was born in Fulton County, Illinois, Feb. 15, 1874, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bordner. He is survived by a sister in California, several nieces and nephews.
Bedford Free Press, Thursday,
June 30, 1910, [p. 1]
Almost A Centenarian
Erastus Child Passes To
Beyond At the Ripe Old Age of 93 Years. Was Probably the Oldest Man In the
County. Broke Thigh Recently.
Again it becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of one of our aged citizens. Erastus Child, who, a short time ago, broke his thigh in a fall on the street, never rallied from the shock, the injury being too severe for one of his advanced age, but continued failing until Monday morning, when he passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. B. Webb. Deceased was born on a farm near Exeter, New York, Oct. 4, 1817, and grew to manhood there. But a farm life did not suit him, as he had always been a reader, and had a taste for literature, so in 1883 [1838] he entered Oneida Institute from which Institution he graduated in 1841. On leaving school he took up educational work and taught for many years, continuing in this vocation after he was married, April 29, 1846, to Miss Rachel Foster, of White’s Town [Whitestown], New York. Three children were born to them: Mrs. F.[ielding] B. [radford] Webb of this city, Mrs. Julia I. [rene] Torence [Torrrance] of Oneida, Ill., and a son, Charles F., who died in infancy. The family removed to Oneida, Illinois, in 1855, where they remained until 1893, when he and his wife came to Bedford, where they have since made their home. Mrs. Child died in 1906, after a wedded life of sixty years. The deceased has always been a man with a high standard of morals, and correct personal habits, to which may be attributed his good health and his long life. Since the death of his wife he has failed perceptibly, although his step was still sprightly and his mind active. Having been a teacher for many years he was intensely interested in educational matters, and was a regular attendant at all teachers gatherings and a frequent visitor at the public schools. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Henry at the home of F. B. Webb, after which he was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.
[CHILD, ERASTUS THOMPSON]
Bedford Times-Republican,
Thursday, June 30, 1910, [p. 1]
Erastus Child Aged 92, Dies
Accident Brings End to
Remarkable Activity of Man Nearing the Century Mark
Fails to Survive Shock.
Spends Many Years as Educator
In New York and Illinois---Here Seventeen Years.
Erastus Child, aged 92 years, who sustained a broken thigh from a fall on the street some time ago, died Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.[ielding] B. [radford] Webb. The severity of the accident would have taxed the strength of a much younger person and was too much for one of his advanced age. Mr. Child was born at Exeter, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1817, and grew to manhood on a farm near there. In 1838 he entered the institute at Oneida, N. Y., from which he graduated in 1841. For many years after this he taught in the schools of his native state and later in Illinois to which state he came in 1855. In 1846 he was married to Miss Rachel Foster of Whitestown, N. Y., from which union three children were born, one son, Charles F. who died when but two years of age, and two daughters, Mrs. F. [ielding] B. [radford] Webb of this city, and Mrs. Julia I. [rene] Torrance of Oneida, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Child came to Bedford in 1893, and made their home with Mrs. Webb. Mrs. Child died Sept. 6, 1906, after a wedded life of sixty years. Mr. Child from his earliest manhood took an active interest in all public affairs and on the great political questions that disrupted the union, he was always found on the right side. His greatest interest, however, was in educational matters and up to the time of his death he was fully in touch with the educational methods of the day. He numbered among his acquaintances many teachers who have since achieved national prominence, one of them being Newton Bateman, who brought Knox college up to the standard of Yale and Harvard. Up to the time of his injury Mr. Child enjoyed remarkable health and use of faculties. His step was quick, his sight and hearing good, and it was with some pride that he used them all as he was nearing the century mark. The funeral was held at the home at 3 P. M. Tuesday, Rev. S. E. Henry assisted by Rev. F. N. Willis conducting the services, after which the body was laid to rest beside that of his wife in Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Free Press, Thursday,
September 13, 1906, p. 8
Mrs. Rachel Foster Child Dead
Miss Rachel Foster was born in Whitestown, N. Y., May 31, 1822, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. B. Webb, in Bedford, Ia., Sept. 6, 1906. When but a child of sixteen she became a Christian and united with the church. She was the youngest of a family of ten children, one brother and eight sisters having preceded her to the eternal city. On April 29, 1849, she was united in marriage to Mr. Erastus Child and they continued to reside in New York until they moved to Oneida, Ill., in 1855. Here they resided until 1893 when they moved to Bedford and have since made their home with their daughter. To this union was born three children, Mrs. Sarah E.[lizabeth] Webb, of Bedford, Charles F., who died by scalding, at the age of two years and three months, and Mrs. Julia I. [rene] Torrance, of Monmouth, Ill. These, together with her husband, who is now 89 years of age, mourn the death of a loving mother and an affectionate and faithful wife. For the past few years she has been failing in health and for a greater part of the past year, Mrs. Torrance has been here to asset her sister in caring for her. Her eyesight failed and for some time she has been almost totally blind. Although suffering continually she stood it with a Christian fortitude, uttering no words of complaint. The true life she had lived during health made her hours of illness more easy to bear and as the sun dipped under the western horizon on Thursday evening the soul went back to its Maker, in the same peaceful manner as the dipping of the sun. The husband, who last April celebrated sixty years of companionship with her, is deeply sympathized with by all in his great loss, as are also the daughters who have so cheerfully given her that kind and loving attention and care that have so materially alleviated the suffering in her last days. The funeral was held at the F. [ielding] B. [radford] Webb home at 10 o’clock a. m. Saturday, September 8, conducted by Revs. Thompson and Barackman, interment taking place in Fairview cemetery.
[CHILD, RACHEL FOSTER]
Bedford Times-Republican,
Thursday, September 13, 1906, p. 5
Death’s Toll
Mrs. Erastus Child died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fielding Webb on Thursday afternoon Sept. 6th, 1906 at 6:20 o’clock, aged 84 years, 3 months, and 6 days. Rachel Foster was born May 31st, 1822 at Whitestown, New York, her parents’ names being Joseph and Rhoda Foster, natives of New Jersey and Connecticut respectively. The place of her birth was her girlhood home, and there she resided with her parents until April 29th, 1846, when she was wedded to Erastus Child, who for more than three score years has been the sharer of her sorrows and joys, and to whom during all that time she has been a true companion, a loving helpmeet. To this union were born three children; Mrs. F. [ielding] B. [radford] Webb of this city, Charles F., who died at the age of 2 years, 3 months, by scalding, and Mrs. Thomas Torrence of Monmouth, Ill. Up to four years ago Mrs. Child enjoyed good health, but in 1902 she suffered a stroke of paralysis from the effect of which she never recovered. For two years or more she was able to be up and around, but gradually she grew weaker, and for the last eighteen months, she has been confined to her bed. Dissolution is the inevitable, the natural end of the body; like the blade of grass, which bursting forth from Mother Earth, it grows to maturity, then withers and dies, to furnish sustenance for some other form of life; so the body having served its purpose as an earthly tenement for the spirit, goes back to the earth from which it came. The end of the plant is as natural as its birth and growth. We who watch it pass away grieve not for we know it is not death. So with humanity. The earthly body is but the chrysalis from which at dissolution emerges the spirit, untrammeled by the infirmities of the flesh, into the fuller, perfect life of immortality. The life of Mrs. Child, her passing away, were like unto that of the plant, and were such as the Creator of all things intended. Her rule of life was moderation in things helpful, abstinence from all things hurtful. It was a rule which in life gave her health and when the period of earthly existence ended, it permitted her to pass beyond, naturally, peacefully, just as a leaf slowly withers and at last sinks softly back upon the breast of Mother Earth. A kindly heart, and a cheerful spirit, were always hers; for more than sixty years she dwelt with her husband in perfect harmony of spirit, in love, in happiness, while to her children she was all a loving, devoted mother could be, and in their care of her, and the manner in which they have cherished her during her declining years, she found full recompense. For thirteen years she has made her home in Bedford, and during that time she has endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. Husband, children, neighbors---all respected, loved and admired her, and her memory will dwell for aye in their hearts. The funeral was held at 10 a. m. Saturday at the home of F. B. Webb conducted by Revs. Thompson and Barackman. Interment was made at Fairview.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, April 20, 1967, p. 2
Ralph E. Eighmy Rites March
31
Funeral services for Ralph E. [merson] Eighmy, 86, of Clarinda, former Bedford barber, were held at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Clarinda March 31. Mr. Eighmy died March 29, at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. He was the son of the late John D. [ow] and Martha Price Eighmy, and was born at Council Bluffs. He had been a barber for the past 55 years, having barbershops at Bedford, Corning and last at Clarinda. He worked at his profession until February of 1967. His wife, the former Della Owens, preceded him in death in 1950. He is survived by his son, J. Duane (Curly) Eighmy of Clarinda; and two brothers, Irwin Eighmy, Mesa, Ariz. and Gayol Eighmy, Gravity. Besides his wife, two children and four sisters preceded him in death.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, February 8, 1951, [p. 1]
George Evans Dies, Was Former
Resident
George R. Evans, a former resident of Bedford and brother of Mrs. Edna Paschal, died at his home in Miami, Okla., Jan. 30. The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Wetmore funeral home Feb. 3, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. George Robey Evans, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Evans, was born in Bedford, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1885, being aged 65 years, two months and 24 days at the time of his death. On Nov. 16, 1908 he was married to Miss Mabel Archer and they made their home in Bedford most of their married life. Mrs. Evans died Dec. 13, 1940. Mr. Evans was employed by the Miami Market in Oklahoma for many years.
[FARRELL, MAHALA JANE LOMAX
DEWEESE]
Bedford Free Press, Thursday,
August 7, 1902, p. 8
Mrs. T. T. Farrell Passes
Away
Died, at her home in Jackson Township, at 9 o’clock a. m., August 2, 1902. The funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the home by Elder Keenan assisted by Elders Cobb and Ferguson. The remains were interred in Fairview cemetery. The funeral procession was one of the largest that has been seen here for a long time, an indication of the love and esteem in which deceased was held. Mahala I. [Jane] Lomax was born near Monmouth, Ill., May 13, 1842, united with the church when 16 years old, was married to C. D. Deweese on November 18, 1868 [1860], to which union was born four children. Her husband died in 1867. At that time she was residing in California. After her husband’s death she returned to her former home in Illinois. November 6, 1872, she married T. [erry] T. [homas] Farrell. To this union was born three children. All of the children and her husband are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother and a devoted and faithful wife.
[GREENWAY, WALTER EUGENE “CHUB”]
Bedford Times-Press,
Wednesday, June 24, 1998
Walter (Chub) Greenway
Funeral services for Walter (Chub) Greenway, age 74, who died at the Mercy Hospital in Corning, on Tuesday, June 16, 1998 were held at the Ritchie Funeral Home on Friday, June 19, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. A private committal was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Walter (Chub) Eugene Greenway was born to Joseph Walter Greenway, Jr. and Mabel Forest Cooper on April 10, 1924 in north Taylor County. Chub grew up east of Bedford where he attended the Clayton No. 6 Rural School until entering the Bedford High School, graduating in 1941. On August 24, 1944 he married Betty Benson in Bakersfield, California. To this union two children were born, Mark and Janet. On March 17, 1978 he was united in marriage to Dorothy McCoy in Villisca. Chub was a life long area resident. On June 4, 1943 Chub was inducted into the United States Army and served twenty-five months overseas in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with the 1639th Engineer Utilities Detachment where he served as a Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and one Bronze Star. From 1945 to 1967 he worked for the Bedford Times Press as a Linotype Operator. Then, in 1967 he went to work as an office for MATURA Action until his retirement in 1984. Chub was a horse lover. He announced the Saddle Club Shows and was a founding member of the Bedford Saddle Club and Sheriffs Posse. In 1960 he rode the old Pony Express Trail from St. Joseph to Salt Lake City. Chub was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church and former member of the Taylor County Fair Board. Survivors include his loving wife Dorothy; a son Mark and wife Ellen Greenway of Canby, Minnesota; a daughter, Janet Connelly of Omaha, Nebraska; a step son Denny and wife Janet McCoy of Tupelo, Oklahoma; a step daughter, Kay and husband Marvin Keyser of Ada, Oklahoma; a sister, Gwen and husband Harland Prather of Clarinda; five grandchildren, Lori Lewandoski, Tim Greenway, Kayla and Alex Greenway, and Amy Connelly; seven step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; a niece Joyce and husband Judson Douglas and their son Justin of Lincoln, Nebraska; and a nephew, David and Vicki Trumbo, their children, Megan and Andre of LaFayette, Colorado, along with many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mabel Greenway.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, June 16, 1960, p. 4
Mrs. Nettie Kelley
Died Here Sunday
Mrs. Nettie Kelly, 77, a native of Taylor County, died at her home in Bedford early Sunday morning, June 12, after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on Madison Street Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist church officiated. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
[KELLY, NETTIE B.]
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, 23 June 1960
Relatives Here For Nettie
Kelly Rites
Those from a distance attending funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Kelly in Bedford last week were Chas. F. Ethington, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Ethington, Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ethington, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Webb, Lincoln, Nebr.; Phillip Kelly, Creston; Charlie Kelly, Foreman Kelly, Afton; Bryson Kelly, Clearfield.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, November 21, 1940, [p. 1]
W. J. Kelly Dies At
His Home
Veteran Meat Cutter
Succumbs To Heart Ailment
William J. Kelly, who had been engaged in the meat business in Bedford for many years, operating a market here for twenty-five years, died suddenly at his home in Bedford early Monday morning. For the past several years he had been employed as meat cutter at the Morris Grocery, and was in his usual health just prior to his death. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. Douglass Steffenson of the Bedford Methodist church. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. William J. Kelly, son of Chas. and Martha [Jane Hill] Kelly, was born in Cedar County, near Tipton, Iowa, July 31, 1878, being 62 years, 3 months and 18 days old at the time of his death. His early life was spent in and around Des Moines. On June 25, 1905 he was married to Miss Nettie B. Webb of Bedford, and they had resided here since their marriage. Surviving with the wife are two brothers, David F. [rancis] Kelly of Torrington, Wyo., and Foreman H. [ill] Kelly of Afton, Iowa. His parents and one sister, Mrs. Grace Brazlere preceded him in death.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, March 6, 1947, [p. 1]
Mrs. Fred Levine Dies In
Omaha
Graveside services for Mrs. Fred Levine of Omaha, were held at the Fairview cemetery, Bedford, Wednesday afternoon of last week. She is survived by her husband, a former resident of Bedford, and five sons. A daughter preceded her in death. Mr. Levine’s sister, Miss Edna Levine of Colo., and a brother, Walter Levine of Bedford, attended the last rites in Omaha. Mr. Levine and his sister remained in Bedford to spend the weekend with Walter Levine.
Bedford Free Press, Thursday,
July 29, 1909, p. 8
Robert Evans Paschal Dead
A death of unusual sadness occurred Friday morning at 4 o’clock. It was the little year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Paschal. Mrs. Paschal left her home at Ingersoll, Okl., last week to come here to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.[lexander] P. Evans, and other relatives. She had no sooner left her home than the little fellow became ill. When they arrived at Kansas City she was met by her brother George Evans, and they did what they could for him and arrived here and took the child out to Mr. Evans’ home. There it commenced to grow worse until death relieved him of his sufferings on Friday morning. The father, Beryl Paschal, arrived Saturday, and on Sunday afternoon the little one was buried from the Evans home, the services being conducted by Rev. D. McMasters. The interment was in Fairview cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
[PASCHAL, ROBERT EVANS]
Bedford Times-Republican,
Thursday, July 29, 1909, p. 4
Death of Little Robert Paschal Robert, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Paschal, died at the home of Mrs. Pascal’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. [lexander] P. Evans, Friday morning at 4:30 o’clock, age 11 months and 20 days. Funeral services were held at the Evans’s home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. D. McMasters. A beautiful solo was also sung by Mrs. Ruth Evans Castor. Interment was made at Fairview. Mr. and Mrs. Paschal reside at Ingersoll, Okla. Some time ago Mrs. Paschal with their two children came to Bedford to visit her parents. She was delayed by the floods, and before arriving here the little boy was taken ill with dysentery. The disease is aggravated by the extreme heat, and the little one grew gradually worse until dissolution came. Robert was a particularly bright and attractive little child, and in their bereavement the sorrow of the parents is shared by the fond grandparents, the many relatives and all to whom the little one was known.
Clarinda Herald, Wednesday,
June 1, 1892, [p. 1]
Shambaugh
Died—Little Ona Payton Thursday, May 17, with diphtheria. His parents have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Their little daughter, Edna, is very sick with the same disease.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday,
October 31, 1990,
ROBERT E. PERKINS
Funeral services for Robert Eugene Perkins, 78, Bedford, were held Saturday, Oct. 27, 1990 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Robert Eugene Perkins, son of Ralph E. Perkins and Helen Laird Perkins was born near Bedford, Iowa March 29, 1912 and departed this life October 24, 1990 at Bedford Manor in Bedford, Iowa. He grew to maturity in the Bedford community where he attended the public schools and he was a long-time member of the Baptist Church. On June 19, 1935 he was united in marriage to Hazel Skinner at Maryville, Mo. and they resided in the Bedford area all of their married life of over 50 years. Three children were born to bless their home and to share their love: Patricia, Martha and Carole. Robert engaged in farming and had a large herd of dairy cows; he sold insurance for the Mutual of New York for a time and later he owned and operated Bedford Bowling Lanes. In 1948 they purchased the acreage in west Bedford and he entered the trucking and livestock business until he retired in 1975. He served as City Council member for 10 years and he was a member of the Bedford Water Board for nine years. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Steve Crum. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Hazel of the home; three daughters, Patricia Fussner and her husband Ron; Martha Shepherd and Carole Dawson and her husband Bob; three granddaughters, Kim Chamberlain and her husband Scott; Chris Churchill and her husband Craig and Paige Shepherd; three great grandchildren, Colt Churchill, Robert Chamberlain and Chelsie Chamberlain; one sister, Virginia Crum and two brothers, Ross Perkins and Charles Perkins; other relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Robert will long be remembered as one who was good to people and shared their friendship; he was fair and honest in his dealings and he cared more for his family than himself as he loved and provided for their daily needs. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
[PHELPS, CHESTER SYLVESTER “CHET”]
Bedford Times-Press,
Wednesday, January 3, 2001, p. 5
Chester Phelps
Funeral services for Chet Phelps, age 92 of Bedford, who died Thursday, December 20, 2000 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center, were held Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Randy Allman officiating. Masonic Rites were given by the Taylor Masonic Lodge #156. Interment with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 were held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in his name. Chester Phelps was born December 22, 1908 on a farm west of Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, the son of Clarence Alva Phelps and Mabel Gertrude Olmstead Phelps. He grew up in the Bedford area attending school, living here all of his life. Chet served his country in the United States Army during World War II. On August 1, 1942, he was united in marriage to Pink Rockwell Vosburg Dobson. The couple made their home in Bedford. Chet worked in the maintenance department at the Bedford Community School prior to going work for the United States Postal Service. Chet was a devoted Bedford Bulldog fan. Max Dougherty honored Chet with a Bedford High School Athletic Award stating he had lettered in all sports for his years of faithful attendance. He was a member of the United Christian Presbyterian Church, a member of the Taylor Masonic Lodge No. 156 and a member of the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 in Bedford. Chet is survived by his stepson, Robert Dobson and wife, Madonna of Tallmadge, Ohio; a step-grandson, Robert B. Dobson and his children, Robby and Christin of Louisville, Kentucky; granddaughter, Donola Leong and husband, James of Iowa City, Iowa and their son, AJ; special friends, Beverly Morris and Barbara Hannon, both of Bedford and a niece and nephew. Preceding Chet in death are his wife, Pink in 1991; his parents, Clarence and Mabel; and a sister, Neta Griffith.
[PHELPS, PINK ROCKWELL VOSBURG
DOBSON]
Bedford Times-Press,
Wednesday, December 9, 1992
PINK ROCKWELL PHELPS
Pink Rockwell Phelps,
daughter of Ursula Jane Rockwell and John Dennis Vosburg, was born at St.
Joseph, Mo. on August 5, 1905 and departed this life December 1, 1992 at
Bedford Manor, Bedford, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 26 days.
She lived in Bedford and grew to maturity here, where she attended the public school and the United Presbyterian Church. On August 1, 1942 she was united in marriage to Chester Sylvester Phelps at San Louis [Luis] Obispo, Calif, and they lived in Bedford, Iowa all their married life. She had one son, Robert Loren Dobson. She was employed by the Taylor County Telephone Company and Western Light and Telephone Company for about 20 years as an operator. Later she owned the Knit-Wit Shop in Bedford. She was preceded in death by her parents. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Chester "Chet" Phelps of Bedford; son Robert and his wife Madonna of Tallmadge, Ohio; grandson Robert and his wife Sharon of Du Quoin, Ill. and great grandchildren Robert and Christin; and granddaughter Donola Morris-Leong of Iowa City, Iowa. Pink was an active member of the United Christian-Presbyterian Church and the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #228. Many people have loved and admired Pink all of her life. She was a living example of courage and faith, love and creativity, kindness and generosity. She will indeed be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bedford Times-Press,
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
ALBERT SPENCER
Albert Earl Spencer, age 88, of Bedford was born April 17, 1916 in Ross Township, south of Bedford, Iowa, the son of Edward and Rebecca (Wolverton) Spencer. Edward and Rebecca were married on February 14, 1900 and to their union eight children were born; Ernest, Marie, Galen, Glen, Albert, Julia, Junior and David Wade. Albert passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon, August 6, 2004 at the Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa. Albert attended school in Bedford until the 11th grade. Albert would have graduated in 1934, but due to hard times he had to quit. In October of 1938, Albert married Juanita Larson. To this union one daughter, Elaine, was born July 15, 1942. Elaine has five grown children: Steve, Felisa, Tara, Talea and Dallas. Albert worked on his father's farm until he was called to active duty in World War II on April 25, 1944. He was stationed in Camp Robinson at Little Rock, Arkansas. He fought with the Fifth division overseas with General Patton. He was honorably discharged on December 5, 1945 with four Battle Stars, a Purple Heart, and an Infantry Rifle Badge. On April 6, 1953 he was married to Idle Larson. To this union one daughter, Jolene, was born on September, 1963. Albert worked for the Bedford Building Supply from 1946-1967 under the supervision of Paul Cobb, Roy Volkmar and John St. Claire doing plumbing and other construction work. Albert lived to work and was always active. In 1967 he went to work with Glenn Burroughs until he retired in 1990. Albert was a member of the Bedford Fire Department since 1958 and was involved in the John F. Hardin American Legion Post #164 in Bedford. He was a loving and caring family man and loved working for the public. He always put others before himself and never complained, even in the later years when his health was failing. He loved to garden and do yard work. He was an avid birdwatcher and loved his three dogs. Albert was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Juanita; brothers, Ernest, Galen, Glen, Junior and David Wade; and a sister, Marie. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Idle of the home; daughters, Elaine Latta and her husband Richard and Jolene Spencer; one sister, Julia Foster and her husband Harold; five grandchildren: Steve, Felisa, Tara, Talea, and Dallas; four great grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 10, at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Randy Allman officiating. Memorials are suggested to Bedford Ambulance Service or Bedford Fire Department. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford was in charge of arrangements.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, July 5, 1945, [p. 1]
Martin Shoots Woman And then
Kills Self
Tragedy in double-measure struck in northeast Bedford a week ago this evening, Thursday, when Mrs. Albert Spencer, 22, was shot through the heart at her home by Marion Martin, 35, who resided a block away. Martin is alleged to have then shot himself in the head with the same weapon, but following this walked to his home where he barred the door and finished the suicide attempt with a shot from a rifle. Mrs. Spencer’s husband is serving in the armed forces. Martin, unmarried, is believed to have been intoxicated and possibly in a jealous rage, when he did the shooting. The coroner’s inquest report has not been completed, awaiting reports on examinations being made on guns used and bullets taken from the bodies.
[SPENCER, JUANITA LARSON]
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, July 5, 1945, p. 5
Mrs. Albert Spencer
Juanita Larson, daughter of Lewis and Alisa Larson, was born September 9, 1922 at Gravity, and died June 28, 1945 at Bedford. She was married to Albert Spencer at Troy, Kansas, in July 1940. One daughter was born to them, Elaine K., aged three years. She is survived by her husband and daughter, her parents, four brothers and four sisters: Ivan C. in the armed forces, Harold and John of Conway, Ralph of Bedford, Leona Blake, Beatrice Smith, Idle and Wanda of Bedford. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Wetmore Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson and burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Free Press, Thursday,
February 18, 1926, p. 4
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Spencer of south of town died at birth Tuesday of last week. Short funeral services were held at the home Thursday and burial given in the Fairview cemetery. The Baptist minister of Hopkins had charge of the services.
[SPENCER, MARVIN E.]
Bedford Times-Republican,
Thursday, February 11, 1926, p. 5
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Spencer yesterday, but the baby did not live. Funeral services were held today at the home southwest of Bedford, and interment made in Fairview cemetery.
[VEVERKA, PATRICIA ANN
PASCHAL ELLERBROCK]
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, February 24, 1972, p. 10
Patricia Veverka Rites Feb.
18
Memorial services for Mrs. Patricia Paschal Veverka, 37, of 2000 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, who February 15 at Broadlawns Polk County Hospital, were held February 18 at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. The body was willed to the University of Iowa for medical research. Mrs. Veverka was born in Webster City and lived in the Des Moines area since 1954. She was a private secretary to a psychiatrist. She attended the University of Iowa and was a member of Chapter LJ of PEO and St. Timothy’s Church. Survivors include her husband, Ronald; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. George A.[lbert] Paschal of Webster City; a sister, Mrs. D. W. Wahlers of West Des Moines, and a brother, George J. [ames] Paschal of Austin, Minn. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Timothy’s Church or the Drama Workshop. Dr. and Mrs. Donald M. Anderson of Bedford attended the services.
[VOSBURG, URSULA JANE ROCKWELL] Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, August 16, 1962, [p. 1]
Mrs. Vosburg’s Final Rites
Held
Funeral services were held yesterday (Wed.) for Mrs. Ursula R. Vosburg, 85, at the Madison Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home. Burial was in Fairview cemetery, Bedford. Mrs. Vosburg, 62-year member of the Eastern Star, was a telephone operator here for 32 years. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Pink R. Phelps, son-in-law, Chester Phelps, a grandson, Robert L. [oren] Dobson, his wife Madonna and great grandson Robbie of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
[VOSBURG, URSULA JANE
ROCKWELL]
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, August 23, 1962, p. 4
Ursula Vosburg Rites Are Held
Here Aug. 15
Funeral services for Mrs. Ursula Vosburg were held August 15 at the Madison Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Included in the service was the following obituary. Ursula Jane Rockwell, daughter of Robert B. and Jane Rockwell, was born in Bedford, Iowa, February 26, 1877 and departed this life at the Saint Francis hospital in Maryville, Missouri, on August 12, 1962, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 16 days. She was one of a family of nine children and the last surviving member. Her youth was spent in Bedford where she attended the public schools. At an early age she united with the Presbyterian Church in Bedford where she has continued to be a faithful member. On February 23, 1904, she was united in marriage to John D. [emus] Vosburg at St. Joseph, Mo., where they made their home, and to them one daughter, Pink was born. Mr. Vosburg passed away in 1907, and she and her daughter returned to Bedford to reside. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Mrs. Pink Phelps and husband Chester Phelps of Bedford, a grandson Robert L. [oren] Dobson and his wife Madonna, and a great grandson Robby of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Bedford for over 62 years. For 32 years she served this community faithfully and well as a telephone operator, giving cheerfully of her time and ability—sharing with her friends and neighbors, both the joys and sorrows that come into the daily lives of people. It was while working in this capacity that she gave the alarm to the community that World War I had come to a close; and then to share again the honor at the close of World War II of pressing the button that sounded the alarm to this community that meant peace on earth once more. She was a good and true friend, one who was willing to share a kind word and deed as well as a cheery smile, because she felt that it is the little things that we do and say, that mean so much as we go our way. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and friends.
Bedford Times-Republican,
Thursday, July 9, 1931, p. 8
Mrs. Henry Webb
Agnes Sarah Smith, daughter of George N. and Rachael Smith, was born in Meadville, Penn., June 18, 1856, and died at her home in Bedford, Iowa, July 2, 1931, at the age of 75 years and 14 days. At an early age she moved with her parents to Illinois, where most of her girlhood and young womanhood was spent and where she was married to Henry C. Webb, Oct. 8, 1874. They came to Bedford vicinity in 1876, and have made their home here since that time. They first moved to a farm west of Bedford, but soon moved into Bedford and their lives have been a part of the life of the community all these years. Mr. Webb died April 21, 1918, being mayor of Bedford at the time of his death. Mrs. Webb leaves one brother, Alfred Smith of Maquon, Ill., Mrs. Musetta Wolfe of Morris, Ill., Mrs. Kate West of Galesburg, Ill., and Mrs. Emma Stoddard of Knoxville, Ill. Her children are Mrs. Gertrude Ethington of Des Moines; S. [idney] P. [aul] Webb of Bedford; Mrs. Nellie Rawson of Dayton, Wash.; Mrs. Nettie Kelley of Bedford; Mrs. Vera Higgins of Des Moines, and Miss Beth Webb of Bedford. Mrs. Webb has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church since early life, and has continued faithful in her relationship to the church through the years. Because of impaired hearing she has not attended church regularly now for some time and then with failing health attendance became out of the question for her for several months. The funeral services were held from the Wetmore Funeral home Sunday afternoon, at 2:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley, and the body was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery by the side of her husband.
[WEBB, AGNES SARAH SMITH]
Bedford Times-Republican,
Thursday, July 9, 1931, p. 5
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Ethington of Council Bluffs were in Bedford Sunday to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Henry Webb. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ethington and Mrs. Vera Higgins and daughter Donna of Des Moines attended the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Henry Webb, here Sunday afternoon.
Bedford Free Press,
Wednesday, April 24, 1918, [p. 1], 8
City Pays Last Tribute To
Mayor
H. C. Webb Dies Suddenly
Sunday Morning 7:30
Funeral Services Held Tuesday
Afternoon---Large Number Pays Last Respect to Departed Executive---Firemen and
K. P. Members Attend.
H. C. Webb, mayor of Bedford for the past six years and elected at the last city election for another term, died suddenly at his home Sunday morning. Although not in the best of health for the past year, he was able to transact his official duties without interruption and his death came as a surprise to the community. He was preparing to go out and shovel his walks when death came. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon conducted by C. C. Hatcher of the Baptist church in the absence of Rev. L. P. Goodwin, pastor. Tributes were paid from the altar by W. H. Lake, president of the Community club and J. M. Little of the city council. The services at the grave in Fairview cemetery were in charge of the Knights of Pythias, of which he was a charter member. The members of the lodge and the Bedford firemen in uniform marched to the cemetery in a body. Henry, as he was commonly called by everybody, was an old resident of Bedford, coming to this county in 1877. He was postmaster of Bedford for two years and was manager of the Bedford branch of the Hawkeye Lumber Company for seventeen years. He was identified with political affairs of the city and county for many years. He was one of the best campaigners that ever ran for office in Taylor County. When he would be candidate for mayor he could tell within a very [few] votes before the election how the outcome would be and afterwards his statements would be almost correct. As mayor of Bedford, he had the civic pride of our little city at heart and for that interest he was always working. The following obituary was read at the funeral services: Henry C. [lay] Webb first saw the light of day in Maquon, Knox County, Illinois, and answered an immediate summons to come up higher from his home on South Court Street, Bedford, Iowa, April 21, 1918 at 7:30 a. m., having attained the age of 68 years, 1 month and 19 days. On October 8, 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Smith in Gilson, Illinois. Into their lives came the care and delight of eight children, two sons leaving for fairer climes while yet in infancy. Those, who with the widowed mother survive, are Mrs. Charles Ethington, Lenox, Iowa; fellow townsman, Sidney P. [aul] Webb, Bedford; Mrs. Chas. Rawson, Missoula, Mont.; Mrs. Will Kelley, Bedford; Mrs. J. [erry] A. Higgins, Des Moines, and Miss Beth Webb, Bedford, all of whom were present at the funeral except Mrs. Rawson. In 1877 deceased came to Taylor County, Iowa and for a few years engaged in farming, then for some years in the stock business. He was for two years postmaster of Bedford, and for seventeen years managed the Hawkeye Lumber Company’s business in this city. He was rather active in politics and was honored with the office of mayor for six years, which office he held at the time of his death, having been re-elected in the recent election with a strong support of his fellow townsmen. In about 1890 Brother Webb accepted faith in his Saviour and became with his companion a member of the First Methodist Church in Bedford, in whose fellowship he remained until the time of his disease. He was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge, remaining in fellowship with his brothers to the promotion above. His brothers of the K. P. fraternity conferred upon him their ritualistic ceremony at the grave. Two brothers and four sisters outlive him: J. [ohn] V. [alentine] Webb of Bedford, W. [illiam] E. [rnest] Webb, Bellevue, Nebr.; Mrs. H. [orace] C. Smith, Dillon, Colo.; Mrs. Belle Langdon, Shenandoah and Mrs. August Herrman, Cleveland, Ohio. Six grandchildren and a host of friends swell the list of those who shall miss him. Honest, upright and accommodating, anxious to know that he was in the right, Mayor Webb is no more. He was not sick, though not at his best for more than a year a shock of surprise was felt over the community when news went out Sunday morning that H. C. Webb had left us. But no more acceptable manner of departure could have been chosen. Deceased remarked just after the Chas. F. Stoner funeral a few days ago that he would go that way some day, that it was a splendid way to go, not to linger and suffer. But, surely, the mayor of our little city has gone to dwell in the “City-Four-Square.” [WEBB, HENRY CLAY]
Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, June 30, 1914, p. 4 Fielding B. Webb F. B. Webb died at his home in Bedford, June 22. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Goodsell. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery. Members of the Masonic lodge and Order of Eastern Star attended in a body. Fielding B. [radford] Webb was a native of Knox County, Illinois. He was born near Maquon, April 30, 1851. His father was Luke Webb, a representative of an old southern family. His mother’s maiden name was Melvina Allen. She was a second cousin of Ethan Allen of Revolutionary fame. In a paternal way Mr. Webb was a descendant of this famous colonial family. In 1875 the family moved to Iowa and located in the city of Bedford. The father, Luke Webb, died in this city, February 30, 1890. The mother, Melvina A. Webb, followed him, August 27, 1910. In the family of this worthy couple there were eight children, four sons and four daughters: Fielding B. [radford]; Henry C.[lay], and John V. [alentine], who reside in Bedford; William E. [rnest] of Bellevue, Neb.; Martha, the wife of Horace Smith of Pando, Col.; Luella, wife of Horace Renner of Denver, Colo.; Belle S. Langdon of Pleasanton, Kan.; and Lizzie, wife of August Herman of Cleveland, Ohio. November 28, 1877, Fielding Webb and Sarah E. [lizabeth] Child were united in marriage. Mrs. Webb is a native of New York. One child came to bless this home, Grace I. [rene], the wife of David Wright of Bedford. When first coming to Bedford Mr. Webb engaged in the milling business, but in 1879 he changed and embarked in the grain and coal trade, in which business he has continued up to the time of his death. He thus has been engaged continuously in active business in this community for thirty-six years. He has been highly respected and greatly esteemed in the commercial world of this city. By his diligence in business and fervent spirit in support of every good movement, he has deservedly won to himself a large circle of very appreciative friends. He early united with the Methodist Episcopal church and has been a faithful attendant on all church services and exercises, a very liberal supporter of all church enterprises, a very earnest and active member of the official board. He has been prominently identified with the Masonic order. He served the local lodge and chapter as their honored secretary over twenty years. A few months ago, Mr. Webb began failing physically and his
condition gradually grew worse until death came. He was taken to Mayo brothers
at Rochester, but no encouragement was received there. [WEBB, FIELDING BRADFORD] Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, June 30, 1914, p. 4 Fielding B. Webb F. B. Webb died at his home in Bedford, June 22. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Goodsell. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery. Members of the Masonic lodge and Order of Eastern Star attended in a body. Fielding B. [radford] Webb was a native of Knox County, Illinois. He was born near Maquon, April 30, 1851. His father was Luke Webb, a representative of an old southern family. His mother’s maiden name was Melvina Allen. She was a second cousin of Ethan Allen of Revolutionary fame. In a paternal way Mr. Webb was a descendant of this famous colonial family. In 1875 the family moved to Iowa and located in the city of Bedford. The father, Luke Webb, died in this city, February 30, 1890. The mother, Melvina A. Webb, followed him, August 27, 1910. In the family of this worthy couple there were eight children, four sons and four daughters: Fielding B. [radford]; Henry C.[lay], and John V. [alentine], who reside in Bedford; William E. [rnest] of Bellevue, Neb.; Martha, the wife of Horace Smith of Pando, Col.; Luella, wife of Horace Renner of Denver, Colo.; Belle S. Langdon of Pleasanton, Kan.; and Lizzie, wife of August Herman of Cleveland, Ohio. November 28, 1877, Fielding Webb and Sarah E. [lizabeth] Child were united in marriage. Mrs. Webb is a native of New York. One child came to bless this home, Grace I. [rene], the wife of David Wright of Bedford. When first coming to Bedford Mr. Webb engaged in the milling business, but in 1879 he changed and embarked in the grain and coal trade, in which business he has continued up to the time of his death. He thus has been engaged continuously in active business in this community for thirty-six years. He has been highly respected and greatly esteemed in the commercial world of this city. By his diligence in business and fervent spirit in support of every good movement, he has deservedly won to himself a large circle of very appreciative friends. He early united with the Methodist Episcopal church and has been a faithful attendant on all church services and exercises, a very liberal supporter of all church enterprises, a very earnest and active member of the official board. He has been prominently identified with the Masonic order. He served the local lodge and chapter as their honored secretary over twenty years. A few months ago, Mr. Webb began failing physically and his
condition gradually grew worse until death came. He was taken to Mayo brothers
at Rochester, but no encouragement was received there.
[WEBB, FIELDING BRADFORD] Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, June 23, 1914, [p.1] F. B. Webb Dies F. [ielding] B. [radford] Webb, who had been sick for several months, died Monday night. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church Wednesday afternoon at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. Joe W. Goodsell.
Bedford Times-Press,
Thursday, July 13, 1933, [p. 1]
Mrs. D. W. Wright Dies
Unexpectedly
Mrs. D. W. Wright died unexpectedly at her home in Colorado Springs, Colo., Thursday, July 6. Funeral services were held at the funeral home in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon conducted by the Presbyterian minister, Rev. Wallace Carver. The body was brought to Bedford, accompanied by Mrs. Kate Kiplinger and funeral services held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. The order of Eastern Star attended the services in a body. Mrs. Wright, whose maiden name was Grace Irene Webb, was born in Bedford, Dec. 15, 1880. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. F. [ielding] B. [radford] Webb, both deceased. She attended the Bedford schools graduating with the class of 1901. Later she graduated from Simpson College at Indianola, and for years was bookkeeper in her father’s coal office in Bedford. She was married to David W. Wright Jan. 4, 1911. They spent most of their married life in Bedford. Mr. Wright died Jan. 12, 1930, after which Mrs. Wright went to Colorado Springs to make her home with Mrs. Kate Kiplinger and son. She was a member of the Bedford Eastern Star chapter and of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Wright had been in her usual health prior to her death. She had her hat on and was ready to go down town with Miss Frances Dunning, who is spending some time in Colorado, when she fell dead.
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