[TARBILL, HELEN MATHEW]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 4, 1961, [p. 1]

Mrs. Carl Tarbill Dies In California

Mrs. Carl Tarbill, 53, of Richmond, Calif., the former Miss Helen Mathew of Bedford, died in a hospital there Sunday, April 3 after a long illness. She had major surgery twice recently and had been in the hospital the past two months following the last operation.

The body is expected to arrive in Creston Friday afternoon and last rites will be held on Saturday afternoon, May 6 at two o’clock at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on Madison street.

She is survived by her father, H. E. Mathew of Bedford; her husband, Carl Tarbill of Richmond; one son, Jack Tarbill of Storm Lake, Iowa The husband and son will accompany the body here.

[TARBILL, HELEN MATHEW]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 11, 1961, p. 5

Mrs. Helen Tarbill Rites Held Saturday

Last rites for Mrs. Helen Tarbill were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on Madison Street Saturday afternoon, May 6. Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist church officiated. Burial in Fairview cemetery.

Helen Mathew, daughter of Harry E. [dson] Mathew and Ethel [Gant] Mathew, was born September 18, 1907 at Delta, Colo., and died at Richmond, Calif., on April 30, 1961.

She came to Bedford with her parents in 1912. Graduating from Bedford High School with the class of 1925, she continued her educational training until she had earned a college degree. For 20 years she served as a public school teacher. She was a member of the Methodist Church and of the Order of the Eastern Star.

In 1929 she was united in marriage to Carl [Jay] Tarbill of Storm Lake, Iowa. To this union one son was born.

Mrs. Tarbill is survived by her father, Harry E. [dson] Mathew of Bedford; her husband, Carl Tarbill of Richmond, Calif.; her son, Jack Tarbill and wife of Storm Lake, Iowa; two brothers, James Mathew and wife of Denison, Robert Mathew and wife of Bedford.

Her sister Irma preceded her in death in 1932 and her mother in 1959.

[TRIMBLE, BERYL ARNOLD]

Bedford Free Press, Thursday, May 3, 1900, p. 8

Obituary

Beryl Arnold Trimble was born in Spink County, South Dakota, August 4, 1895. He came with his parents the same year to Bedford, where they resided at the time of his death---which occurred April 28. His age was 4 years, 8 months and 25 days. Beryl was taken seriously ill April 15 and was a patient although a great sufferer. At 4:45 a. m. April 28, the Lord called him to his home in heaven and without a struggle his little soul departed to the God who gave it.

God sent his white winged angel down,

  In the silent hours of the night,

Into the quiet, happy home,

  And robbed it of its light.

For dear little Beryl is still in death;

  How peaceful he looks at rest;

His hands so meekly folded

  Across his sinless breast.

His parent’s hearts are breaking,

  For the sound of Beryl’s voice,

But while they mourn for him on earth,

  The angels in heaven rejoice.

Dear friends do not grieve for your pet,

  For god took back what he gave;

Think of Beryl in heaven so bright,

  And not in the cold, dark grave.

Then do not despair, though Beryl is

   Gone;

  Though sad is your heart, ‘tis true;

But, oh! Remember at the beautiful

  gate

He will be waiting and watching for you.     E. L. V.

[TRIMBLE, OLIVE CEDORA HARTLEY]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 22, 1944, [p. 1]

Mrs. Wm. Trimble, 81, Died Tuesday, June 20

Mrs. William Trimble, 81, a resident of Bedford and community for many years, died at her home in Bedford early Tuesday morning, June 20.

The funeral services were held this, Thursday, afternoon at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Mrs. Trimble is survived by one daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Adams of Bedford, and by one son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Trimble of Des Moines. Mr. Trimble died several months ago.

[THOMPSON, BESSIE INEZ TAYLOR LACY]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 7, 1958, [p. 1]

Mrs. Bessie Thompson Buried Here Tuesday

Mrs. Bessie Inez (Lacy) Thompson, 74, of Missouri Valley, died Saturday, August 2 in a Council Bluffs hospital. The body was taken to Missouri Valley, where services were held Monday forenoon at the Hardy-Walker Funeral Home, Rev. Albert Delbridge officiating. The body was then brought to Bedford and services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Elmer Baker of the Christian church officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery by the side of her son, Wilbur Lacy, who died several years ago.

She is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Mary Hayes, Colonel Taylor, James W. [alter] Taylor of Bedford, and Mrs. Maude Smith of Clarksdale, Mo.; and by nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was unable to come for the funeral services.

During her residence in Bedford, Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Christian Church, of Golden Rule Rebekah lodge and of Bedford chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, later transferring her membership to similar organizations in Missouri Valley.

[TURNER, BETTY LOUISE SPEAS]

Bedford Times-Press, April 2012

Funeral services for Betty Turner, age 92, of Bedford, who died Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center, were held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the first Baptist Church in Bedford. Visitation was held Monday at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 PM. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Fairview Cemetery or the First Baptist church. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Betty Lou Turner was born on October 24, 1919 in Whiteland, Indiana, the daughter of William and Hallie Speas. After graduating Union Township High School in 1938, she attended business college in Indianapolis and in the following years, worked in various secretarial positions.

On July 17, 1939 she and Dick Turner were united in marriage. Betty met Dick, a Bedford native, while visiting mutual friends in Greeley, Colorado. After marriage, they settled in Greeley. After Dick enlisted in the Army to serve in World War II, Betty followed him wherever the Army sent him, living in Louisiana and Texas until he was shipped overseas. In 1947, they returned to Bedford where they spent the rest of their lives. They had fifty-six happy years together before his passing in 1995.

They were blessed with two children, Sharon and Jim, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Betty was devoted to her family and friends, loving and nurturing them at every opportunity.

Betty had a great love of nature and gave thanks every day for the birds singing outside her window. She and Dick enjoyed many years of fishing and golfing. Music also played a big part in her life. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing in the church choir, and especially loved making music at family gatherings. If she knew your birth date, you could count on her calling and singing “Happy Birthday.”

Betty was known for her positive outlook on life, always seeing the glass half-full. She often would sing her motto: “You’ve got to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.” She had a very strong faith and verbally counted her blessings every day. She was incredibly patient, often saying, “with patience and perseverance, things have a way of working out”.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dick, and brother Eugene.

Left to cherish her memory are daughter Sharon Schmoll and husband Don of Rochester, Minnesota, son Jim of Council Bluffs, Iowa, sister, Ina Claire Yoh of Denver; three grandchildren: Eric Schmoll (Sarah), Kevin Schmoll (Bethany), Carrie Turner; seven great grandchildren and ten nieces and nephews.

Betty will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We will hold memories of her positive spirit, joy of life, and loving kindness as a wonderful gift. She will live in our hearts forever.

[TURNER, CHARLES HALDEAN “DICK”]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 27, 1995

DICK TURNER

Charles Haldean (Dick) Turner was born March 17, 1916 in Bedford, to Albert and Carrie Dalton Turner. While growing up on a farm east of Bedford, he attended Bedford Schools, graduating in 1934.

Following graduation, he moved to Colorado and worked at McLagan's Creamery. While in Fort Morgan, he met Betty Lou Speas of Indiana, and they were married July 17, 1939. A year later, they moved to Des Moines where he worked for Meadow Gold Creameries.

In 1942, Dick joined the Army to serve his country in World War II. It was during his tour of France that he was critically wounded and received the Purple Heart. While hospitalized overseas, he received word that his first of two children, Sharon, was born. After a lengthy recovery, he returned to Bedford where later his son Jim was born.

In 1948, Dick began a 30-year career as a rural letter carrier on rural route two in Bedford. Over the years, many of his patrons became lifelong friends.

Because of his love of the outdoors, Dick spent many hours hunting, fishing, gardening and golfing with friends and family. He had a special love for roses, and could often be found caring for them.

Survivors include his wife Betty, at home; daughter Sharon and husband Don Schmoll of Rochester, Minnesota; son Jim of Omaha; brother Gerald of Fort Collins, Colorado; sisters Gwendolyn Jones of Bedford and Margaret Cobb of Springfield, Missouri; grandsons Eric and Kevin Schmoll and Jeffrey Stevens; granddaughters Carrie Turner and Melissa Stavens; and great grandson Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert, and infant sister Helen.   

Dick's greatest contribution to others in the 79 years he was with us was his quiet ability to give a word of encouragement or a helping hand to all who seemed to need it. He had a great sense of humor, which he retained even as he fought battles with several life threatening medical conditions. He was honest above all, in word and deed. Several people will surely remember the advice they sought from Dick and the thoughtful advice they received, seriously, but with a hug or a humorous comment for a finale.

Services were held on Friday, Sept. 22, 1995 at the First Baptist Church in Bedford with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[TEACHNOR, CLARENCE]

Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, May 6, 1920, [p. 1]

Death Claims Bedford Business Man

Clarence Teachnor

Clarence Teachnor, one of Bedford’s business men, who has been confined to his bed for the past two months, passed away at his home in the south part of Bedford Saturday evening at 9 o’clock. Mr. Teachnor was in the grocery business in Bedford for several years and by close attention had worked up a good business. He has been in poor health for several years, but managed to keep going until two months ago, when he was compelled to turn the management of the business over to his son Charles. Mr. Teachnor is what you might say a Bedford boy, having spent the greater part of his life among us and had many friends.

He leaves to mourn his departure his heart broken side companion, his son, mother and sister, and other relatives. His aged mother arrived in Bedford from her home in Denver, Colorado about 10 days ago and was with her only son until the last. The funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Lowe, and the remains laid to rest in Fairview cemetery. The family express their thanks and appreciation to the neighbors and friends for assistance rendered during the illness of husband and father and for expressions of sympathy in their sore bereavement, and any other kind acts bestowed in their hour of sorrow.

[TEACHNOR, CLARENCE]

Bedford Times-Republican, Monday, May 10, 1920, p. 3

Mrs. Sarah Teachnor, who had been here during the past two weeks at the bedside of her son Clarence, who passed away on May 3^rd, will leave for Fairfield, Iowa, Wednesday, where she will spend a few days with friends before returning to her home at Denver, Colorado.

[TEACHNOR, HATTIE RAY]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 19, 1955, p. 1]

Mrs. Hattie Teachnor Buried Here Monday

Mrs. Hattie Teachnor, 77, a long-time resident of Bedford and community but in more recent years of Kansas City, Mo., died there May 13 after an illness of several years.

The body was brought to Bedford, accompanied by a lady friend, and funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon, conducted by Wilbur Travis of the Christian church. Burial was in Fairview cemetery, with the Rebekah funeral service given at the grave by Golden Rule Rebekah lodge of Bedford, of which she was a member many years.

Mrs. Teachnor is survived by one son, Charles Teachnor of Kansas City. Her husband died many years ago.

[TEACHNOR, SARAH PRIDEAUX]

Bedford Times-Republican, Monday, September 26, 1921, p. 3

Obituary

Sarah Prideaux was born in Wisconsin, March 30, 1850. She spent most of her girlhood days in Wisconsin until her marriage to Newton J. [asper] Teachnor. After her marriage Mrs. Teachnor moved with her husband to Utah, where they lived a short time, afterward moving to Bedford, Iowa.

Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Teachnor: Chas. P. [rideaux] who died at Bedford at the age of 18 years, Clarence E. who passed away May 3, 1920, and Mrs. Nellie Gaumer of Denver. Mrs. Gaumer is the only one to survive her, the husband and father having passed away at Bedford about 28 years ago.

Mrs. Teachnor left Bedford about 17 years ago, spending about 6 years in the northern part of Iowa, afterward moving to Colorado, where she resided until her death, which occurred Thursday, Sept. 22, 1921. Those left to mourn their loss are: Mr. and Mrs. J. [ohn] E. Gaumer, Denver; Mrs. C. [larence] E. Teachnor and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Teachnor, Bedford, and a host of friends.

Deceased was a member of the M. E. church at Bedford and also a member of the Bedford chapter of the Eastern Star.

The body was brought to Bedford Saturday afternoon and laid to rest in the family lot in Fairview cemetery. The Eastern Star, assisted by Rev. Gable, held a short service at the grave.

[THORNTON, ALONZO L.]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 1, 1961, [p. 1]

A. [lonzo] L. Thornton, 67, farmer residing southeast of Bedford, died at Municipal hospital, Clarinda Monday afternoon, May 29, where he had been taken a week previous after he had suffered a heart attack.

Funeral services will be held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on Madison Street at two o’clock Friday afternoon, June second. Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist church will officiate. Burial in Fairview cemetery.

Mr. Thornton is survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons. There are also several grandchildren.

[THORNTON, ALONZO L.]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 8, 1961, p. 4

A. L. Thornton Rites On Friday

Last rites for A. L. Thornton were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on Madison Street Friday afternoon, June 2. Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist church officiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Alonzo Thornton, son of John and Laura Woodside Thornton, was born on April 17, 1894, at Palisade, Hays County, Nebraska, and passed away May 29, 1961, at Municipal hospital, Clarinda, after a long illness.

He moved with his family to Iowa at the age of one year and lived in Iowa until he was called into service on February 23, 1918, serving one and a half years, part of the time in France. After his discharge, he returned to Iowa to farm.

On February 15, 1926 [1927], he was united in marriage to Pearl Bradley at Bedford. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive: John Jay of Bedford; May, now Mrs. Carroll Shanks of Bedford; Bethel, now Mrs. Edward French of Essex, Iowa; and James of the home.

There are eight grandchildren: Jay, Mark and Layne Thornton; Karen and Lonnie Shanks; Eugene, Judy and Jerry French.

He is also survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Thornton; by two sisters, Mrs. Viola Clark of Clarinda, Mrs. Elizabeth Bailie of Bedford; and one brother, Andrew Thornton of Maloy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

[THORNTON, JAMES ALONZO “JIMMY”]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Funeral services for James Thornton, age 65 of Glenwood, formerly of Bedford, who died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, were held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in his name. Memories can be shared with the family on our website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

James Alonzo Thornton was born May 12, 1942, in Bedford, Iowa the son of Alonzo Thornton and Pearl Ellen (Bradley) Thornton. He grew up in the Bedford area where he attended Ross Township No. 1 country school. Jimmy lived at home until 1965, when he moved to the Taylor County Home. Throughout his life, he lived in several area residential care facilities, having spent the last eleven years at the Glenwood Home.

Jimmy enjoyed being around people and looked forward to getting a laugh out of someone. His favorite pastime was driving nails. He loved his family and looked forward to being with them. Jimmy especially enjoyed apple pie and apple jelly. He loved picking and smelling flowers, and he especially liked it when people gave him money!

Left to cherish Jimmy's memory are his two sisters, Mary Shanks and husband Carroll of Bedford; and Bethel French and husband Ed, of Bedford; and a sister-in-law, Beverly (Thornton) Kemery and husband Charles of Bedford; along with many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Jimmy in death were his parents Alonzo and Pearl Thornton, and a brother John Thornton.

[THORNTON, LAURA ANN WOODSIDE]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 1, 1948, [p. 1]

Mrs. Laura Thornton Buried Saturday

Mrs. Laura Ann Thornton died at her home in Bedford, Friday, March 26. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. George W. Swan. Burial was in the Shay cemetery near Maloy.

Laura Ann Woodside was born in Logan County, Illinois, April 15, 1860, being aged 87 years, 11 months, and 11 days at the time of her death.

She moved from Illinois to Taylor County, Iowa, when she was eight years of age, and resided here the remainder of her life. She united with the Methodist church when she was 12 years old and lived a true Christian life.

On July 3, 1879 she was married to John Thornton. To them were born nine children, five boys and four girls. One son, Herschel Thornton, and one daughter, Mrs. Allie Brown, preceded their mother in death.

The surviving children are Andrew, Alonzo, George and Cecil Thornton; Mrs. Lizzie Bailey, Mrs. Viola Clark and Mrs. Ellen Salen.

[THORNTON, PEARL ELLEN BRADLEY]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 11, 1997

Pearl Ellen Thornton

Pearl Ellen Thornton, was born August 16, 1900 in rural Bedford, the daughter of Bradford Jay and Mary Alice (Beauchamp) Bradley. She attended rural schools graduating from Bedford High School in 1924. Pearl worked for Pearly Blake at a music store in Bedford, along with the Fair Store and Thompson's; she was also a schoolteacher. She was united in marriage to Alonzo Thornton in Bedford on February 15, 1927. To this loving union four children were born.   

Pearl was a life long Taylor County resident.     As a young woman Pearl accepted Christ as her Personal Savior and was a member of the United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She and Alonzo farmed on their home in Taylor County.   Pearl was a true homemaker.    She raised a large garden     where     the     children remember long hours of toiling the soil to produce large quantities of vegetables, strawberries and fruit trees. The family raised their own chickens, made their own butter and canned for hours on end. Many fond memories were formed over the large bowls of beans they snapped together prior to canning. Often they would wake in the morning to the smell of freshly baked bread. It seemed as if the family farm was truly self-sufficient, their only need for groceries came with the need for the staples of flour and sugar.

Alonzo died in 1961 at the age of 67 years prior to their enjoying a retirement    together. Pearl remained on the farm three years after Alonzo's death. She then moved to Bedford where she made her new home and lovingly and devotedly spent her life caring for Jimmy. Upon Alonzo's death Pearl learned how to drive a car. Once she did she spent many hours driving her widow friends to the grocery store, doctor offices and on endless errands. She continued to raise a small garden, enjoying her many flowers.

On November 1, 1994 Pearl moved to the Clearview Nursing Home in Clearfield. She remained one of the most gentle, kind and loving spirits many of us have ever known. Never complaining and always loving to those around her. During her years at Clearview there were special family members who continued to support Pearl. Niece, Garland Frischenyer would call every Saturday to keep Pearl up to date on her family and the events going on. Niece, Marvalee Kerr would send cards and write every week, keeping her close in touch with the many changes in their lives and nephew, Verne Davidson of Cumberland, would drive to Clearfield for a special visit each time he came to Bedford. All of this helped Pearl to remain a strong life force within the family.

Pearl is survived by two sons, John and wife Beverly Thornton of Bedford and James Alonzo Thornton of Glenwood; two daughters, Mary and husband Carroll Shanks and Bethel and husband Ed French of Bedford; 11 grandchildren; 29      great grandchildren and many, many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Bradford and Mary Alice Bradley; her loving husband, Alonzo in 1961; brothers Arthur and Lloyd Bradley; sisters Georgia Byington, Gertrude Nethers and Bethel Davidson and two, great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Logan Thornton.

Funeral services were held by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford on Monday, June 9, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bedford. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

There are fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

[TAYLOR, CHARLES SWAIN]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 28, 1974, p. 10

Last Rites Held November 21 for Charles S. Taylor

Funeral services for Charles S. Taylor, 87, of Bedford and son of pioneer parents, were held November 21 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Ray McCain officiating. Mr. Taylor died November 19, 1974 at Colonial Manor here. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.

Charles S. [wain] Taylor, son of Robert A. [tkinson] and Martha Taylor, was born in Bedford December 5, 1886.

He lived in Bedford where he grew to maturity and attended the Bedford schools. In his youth he joined the Presbyterian Church.

On August 13, 1911 he was united in marriage to Lillian Babst at Leavenworth, Washington. The couple lived in Leavenworth approximately 20 years where he was in the clothing business. At this time they returned to Bedford where they have continued to live. Mr. Taylor was owner-operator of the DX Service Station here.

To this union two children were born: Robert F. [rank] Taylor and Pegg Louise Taylor Curtis (deceased).

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his daughter, parents, two sisters and three brothers.

Left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Lillian; son, Robert F. Taylor of Hamilton, Montana; grandchildren; two sisters, Charlotte Gooding, of Bedford and Tressie Hart of Fort Collins, Colo.; nieces and nephews.

His passing emphasizes his positive personality traits admired by both the young and old.

[TAYLOR, LILLIAN BABST]

Clarinda Herald Journal, Thursday, May 21, 1987, p. 10

Lillian Taylor services held

Graveside services for Lillian Taylor, 97, were held on May 19 at Fairview Cemetery. She was a longtime resident of Bedford, Ia, before moving to the Bethesda Care Center in Clarinda 12-13 years ago. She died on May 16, 1987 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital.

She was born on Apr 4, 1890 at Barnesville, Mn, and grew up there.

She married Charles Taylor, and the couple lived in the state of Washington for many years, moving To Bedford, Ia, in the 1930s. They operated a service station in Bedford for many years.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church of Bedford.

Her husband, Charles, preceded her in death in 1974.

Survivors include a son, Robert Taylor of Hamilton, Mt, and a nephew, Horton Lee, Bedford.

Funeral services were conducted by Fr. Ken Gross.

[TURNER, DOUGLAS THEODORE]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 13, 1982

Douglas Turner, 90

Funeral services for Douglas Theodore Turner, 90, of Clearfield, held May 7 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home were officiated by Rev. James Dale. Mr. Turner died May 5, 1982 in the Clearview Nursing Home in Clearfield, Iowa. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Douglas Theodore Turner, son of James A. [lexander] and Flora Hinshaw Turner, was born May 31, 1891 in Taylor County, near Bedford, Iowa and grew to maturity in the Platteville, Conway and Bedford areas.

In 1913 Douglas and his twin brother Don and another brother, Joe, went to Canada and farmed a section of land, raising wheat and oats for five years. When World War I broke out Doug returned to the United States to serve his country by joining the United States Army and going to France.

After the war he returned to Bedford and was united in marriage to Mayme Lee. To this union two children were born: Alberta Lee and Doyle Douglas. This family moved west of Gravity where they lived eight years, then in 1936 moved to a farm south of Clearfield. Doug and Mayme later moved to a farm west of Bedford where they lived until they retired from farming in 1960 and moved into Bedford.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mayme in 1966, three brothers and two sisters.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Alberta and husband, Phillip W. Larson, of Clearfield; Doyle and his wife, Yasuko, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; five grandchildren; Lewis and Greg Larson, Janice Mobley, Kathleen Adams, Linda Zirfas; 10 great grandchildren; Chad, Angie and Brandon Larson, Will, Robbie and Shawn Larson; Wyatt, Elaine and Melonie Mobley, Eric Douglas Zirfas and Tracy Adams.

He was a member of the Methodist Church and veteran of World War I.

He was a kind and considerate husband and father. All of his grandchildren loved him dearly. He had a special fondness for all of his grandchildren and his little great grandchildren who gave him so much pride. Douglas will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

[TURNER, DOYLE DOUGLAS]

Clarinda Herald Journal, November 9, 1987

Turner funeral to be Wednesday

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Doyle D. [ouglas] Turner, 62, of Bedford, who died Nov. 8, 1987 at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. His funeral is to be at 2 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at Bedford, with burial at the Bedford Cemetery. There is to be a visitation Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford.

Turner was born Sept. 13, 1925 in Bedford to Douglas and Mayme Lee Turner and lived the majority of his life in Taylor County. He served in the U.S. Army. On Nov. 13, 1956 he married Yasuko Onodera in Tokyo, Japan.

He was employed by Hy-Vee Food Stores for 26 years in Bedford, Clarinda and Sioux Falls, S.D. In September of 1986 he and his wife returned to Bedford.

While in Sioux Falls he was active in the Shriner's Legion of Honor. He was a member of the Bedford Masonic Lodge and the United Methodist Church.

Turner was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Yasuko of Bedford; two daughters, Mrs. Lyle (Kathleen) Geer of Clarinda and Mrs. Mark (Linda) Laumann of Farragut, one son, Hiroshi Onodera of Tokyo, Japan; one sister, Mrs. Phil (Alberta) Larsen; 10 grandchildren, one niece and two nephews.

[VAN WERT, CORA BEBOUT]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 19, 1942, [p. 1]

Mrs. James Van Vert, Former Resident Dies

Mrs. James Van Wert, a former resident of Bedford, died at her home in Oelwein, Iowa, Friday, March 13 after a long illness.

The funeral services were held in Oelwein Saturday afternoon and the body was brought to Bedford Sunday afternoon for burial in the Fairview cemetery. Rev. Stanley Schlick was in charge of the committal services.

Mrs. Van Wert was the former Miss Cora M. Bebout and was born in Taylor County, May 17, 1877. She is survived by her husband; by one daughter, Margaret and her husband; by a nephew, Roy Williams, whom she reared from babyhood, and his wife; and by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Mattie Jeffers and Bruce Bebout of Bedford, Mrs. Nellie Cummings of Sioux City and Abram Bebout of Shamokin, Penn.

The body was accompanied here by the husband, the daughter and her husband of Austin, Minn; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams of Davenport, Iowa; and by Mrs. Cummings of Sioux City.

Others attending the service from out of town, were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Daughtery of Clarinda; Mrs. Bertha Jeffers, Mr. and Mrs. Galen Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Jeffers and Vern Jeffers of Hopkins.

[WELLS, CHARLES IVAN]

Times-Press, Thursday, December 13, 1984, p. 6

Last rites for Charles Ivan Wells

Services for Ivan Wells, 92, were held December 9 at First Baptist Church in Bedford, officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings and Rev. Ted DeHass. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mr. Wells died Dec. 6, 1984 at St. Joseph Hospital, Omaha, Ne.

Charles Ivan Wells, son of Jacob Wells and Jennie Cavender Wells was born near Siam in Taylor County, Iowa July 31, 1892 and grew to maturity in the Siam community where he attended the public school and was a part of the various community activities.

On August 27, 1924 he was united in marriage to Esta Marie Hutchinson at the home of the bride’s parents and they lived in Bedford all of their married life. Two daughters were born to them—Eula and Jeanne.

He attended Missouri Auction School and was graduated in the Class of 1910 and he followed this profession as long as health permitted. He had helped to conduct approximately 6000 sales during his career.

In 1921 he helped to organize the Bedford Sale Company and he owned and managed this business from 1936 until 1960. In addition to being an auctioneer he was a Real Estate Broker. He served as Deputy Sheriff of Taylor County for three terms and was elected Sheriff of Taylor County and served for two terms.

He was elected and served as State Representative for three terms in the Iowa Legislature at Des Moines, Iowa.

During World War I he enlisted in the U. S. Army on September 21, 1917 and was discharged August 14, 1919. He served in the European theatre. He was a member of the American Legion; a long time member of the Baptist Church; over 50-year member of Plumb Lodge No. 285 A. F. & A. M.; and I. O. O. F. Bedford Lodge 91; Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge No. 134. He served many years as a member of the Board of the Fairview Cemetery Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Eula who died in 1931; a brother Ray Wells and a sister Mae Holland.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Esta of Bedford; daughter Jeanne and her husband Robert Park of Santa Ana, Calif.; three grandchildren Craig Park and his wife Meg of Reno, Nev.; Kim Park and his wife Debbie of Orange, California; Beth Park of Portland, Oregon; a great granddaughter Natalie Park; two sisters, Anna Scott and Gladys Wells both of Bedford and a brother, Elvin Wells and his wife Berniece of Bedford; a nephew Lowell Scott of Bedford; other relatives and many many friends.

His family and friends will remember him as a good, kind and considerate person and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

[WELLS, ESTA MARIE HUTCHINSON]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 19, 1986, p. 6

Funeral services for Esta M. Wells, 84, were held Monday, Nov. 17, 1986 at the Bedford Baptist Church, with Rev. Ted DeHass and Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Shum-Novinger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Wells died November 16, 1986 at Bedford Manor, Bedford, Iowa

Esta Marie Hutchinson Wells, daughter of Isaac Brown Hutchinson and Alta McFarland Hutchinson, was born in Taylor County, Iowa March 25, 1902. She grew to maturity in the Siam community where she attended the public school and the Christian Church.

On August 27, 1924 she was united in marriage to Charles Ivan Wells at the home of the bride’s parents and they resided all of their married life in Bedford, Iowa.

To this union two daughters were born: Eula Doris and Lucille Jeanne.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband [Charles] Ivan Wells who died December 6, 1984; a daughter Eula Doris who at the age of five years; and a sister, Corda Inghram.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Jeanne and her husband, Robert Park of Tustin, California; her grandchildren, Craig Wells Park and his wife Meg of Reno, Nev.; William Park and his wife Debbie of Reno, Nevada; and Elizabeth Park of Salt Lake City, Utah; two great grandchildren, Natalie and Renee Park; other relatives and friends.

She was a member of the Bedford Baptist Church; Rebekah Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary.

She was a kind and considerate and loving person and she will be missed by those who knew her.

[WELLS, EULA DORIS]

Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 6, 1931, p. 5

Little Eula Wells Victim of Lock-Jaw

Prominent Auctioneer’s Daughter Ill Only Two Days

Eula, the little 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wells of this city, passed away at the Hospital in Maryville Monday evening, where she had been taken on Sunday, when it was found she had lock-jaw. About two weeks ago the little girl ran a splinter into her foot. The wound had healed and it was thought to be all right until lockjaw made its first noticeable appearance on Sunday morning. Serum was administered by a local physician and she was rushed to the hospital, where everything in medical science and human power was done for her, but to no avail, and she fell asleep about 8 o’clock Monday evening. Little Eula attended Kindergarten last year and she was anxiously awaiting the time for school to start again. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and in the home by the bereaved parents, smaller sister and other relatives. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

[WELLS, EULA DORIS]

Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 27, 1931, p. 4

Eula Doris Wells

Eula Doris Wells, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wells, was born in Bedford, Ia., Sept. 18, 1925 and departed this life from the hospital in Maryville, Mo., August 3, 1931, at the age of 5 years, 10 months and 16 days. Little Eula Doris was taken seriously ill on Sunday morning August 2. She was taken to the hospital in Maryville, Mo., where every care and skilled attention was given her. Preceeding her journey to the hospital she was given expert attention at the hands of her parents and local physician. But human powers failed and god called her home to Heaven. Little Eula was so fond of music and would sing over and over again the many beautiful old gospel hymns. She enjoyed her Sunday school and was very fond of her Department Superintendent and Sunday School teacher. Few children appreciated her Sunday school as did little Eula. She loved her Lord and Master Jesus Christ. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure her loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wells, one sister, Lucille Jean, all of Bedford; four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. [acob] S. Wells and Mr. and Mrs. I. [saac] B. Hutchinson, all of New Market. In addition to the loved ones mentioned, she leaves loving relatives and many friends. Any one who ever knew little Eula Doris was her friend ever after because all her knew her loved her.

[WILSON, EDYTHE MARTHA FUCHS]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 4, 1944, p. 8

Obituary – Mrs. Glen Wilson

Edythe Martha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. [lbert] Fuchs, was born at Perry, Iowa, January 24, 1900 and died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Strike in Osceola, Iowa, Monday, April 24, at the age of 44 years and 3 months.

She was married to C. [larence] Glen Wilson of Blockton May 4, 1923 at Bedford, Iowa. To them one daughter, Iris Mae, was born.

Since being ill at her home at 117 North Bellaire, Kansas City, Missouri, she went with her husband to Osceola to be at the home of her sister-in-law.

Early in life she united with the Baptist church near Bedford.

She is survived by her husband and daughter, her father and mother and one brother, Albert Fuchs.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Thursday afternoon, April 27, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

[WYCKOFF, CARL ALVIN]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 27, 1968, p. 10

Carl Wyckoff, 72, Rites Today

Graveside services for Carl A. [lvin] Wyckoff, 72, of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly of Bedford, will be held at Fairview Cemetery here today, June 27, at 1:00 p. m. Services will be held at 10:00 a. m. at Slainey Funeral Home in St. Joseph. Mr. Wyckoff died Mon. June 24 in a convalescent home in St. Joseph.

A native of Bedford, Iowa, Mr. Wyckoff had resided in St. Joseph most of his life. He retired in 1960 as a car man fro the Burlington Railroad.

He was a member of Railway Car Men of America.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Flotella McKnight, St. Joseph and Mrs. Alvina Broman, Bozeman, Mont.; one son, Lowell Wyckoff of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, Eldon Wyckoff, Liberty, Mo., five half brothers, LeRoy and Ross of Des Moines, Ia.; Alva and Rex Wyckoff of Bedford, Fred Wyckoff of Red Oak, four half sisters, Mrs. Faye Pullen of Henderson, Ia., Mrs. May Smith of Austin, Minn., Mrs. Bonnie Weil of Cheyenne, Wyo. and Mrs. Nina Gaule of Bedford, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

[WELLER, RUTH ELMA GREENWOOD]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 14, 1988

RUTH ELMA WELLER

Ruth Elma Weller, daughter of Lester and Leona Greenwood, was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 26, 1926. She departed this life on August 27, 1988 at the age of 62 years, five months and one day.    

Being the daughter of a Methodist minister, Ruth lived in various communities including St. Louis, Mo., Bolivar, Mo., Dunlap, Ia., Harlan, Ia. and graduated from high school in Centerville, Ia. Ruth then moved to Indianola, Ia., where she attended and graduated from Simpson College. While there, she served as a member of the Warren County Group Ministry under the leadership of the Rev. Gene Carter. In the fall of 1951, she began teaching at the Marshall #4 one room schoolhouse. On Sundays she served as a supply pastor at the Gravity Methodist Church.

On April 13, 1952 Ruth was united in marriage to Ralph Edwin Weller in the Gravity Methodist Church. They lived on their farm east of Gravity where Ralph engaged in farming. To this union two children were born, Catherine Irene and Charles David.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Ralph; daughter Cathy; son Charles; daughter-in-law Louise; and grandchildren, Daniel and Laura; sister Doris Lisle; three brothers, Art, John and Frank Greenwood; one uncle; two aunts; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Ruth was a devoted wife and mother, an exceptional cook, kept a lovely flower garden and had a very special place in her heart for children. She had a deep faith in God and looked for the good in each person she met. Compassion and generosity were her strong traits. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends; and her Christian influence will live on in their lives.

[WILDT, KATIE JUANITA YOUNG]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 29, 2000, p. 5

KATIE WILDT

Funeral services for Katie Wildt, age 59 of Bedford, who died at her home on Thursday, March 23, 2000 were held Monday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Bedford with Pastor Jamie Mogler officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in her name. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Katie J. Wildt was born December 20, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa, the oldest of six children born to Henry F. [orrest] Young and Geraldine Cordell Young. She grew up in the Athelstan area, where she went to school to the eighth grade, then she attended Bedford Community School. On June 12, 1959 she was united in marriage to Laverne Wildt at the Blockton Christian Church. To this loving union three children were born, Laverne "Buster", Angela and Alisha.

Katie and Laverne lived north of Bedford for nine years prior to moving to Bedford in 1968. She worked for O'Bryan Brothers sewing for nine and one-half years and then went to work for Eveready in Maryville where she worked for over 17 years.

Katie enjoyed crafts, sewing and doll collecting. She loved animals, especially cats and birds. She enjoyed being around her friends and family. Katie was often sought out by others for the comfort and support she extended to everyone she came in contact with. She was often thought of as a second mother and grandmother to many. Katie accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized at a young age. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bedford where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School for the two and three year old children for many years.

Left to cherish Katie's memory are her loving husband Laverne of Bedford; her parents, Henry F. and Geraldine Young of Athelstan; a son, Laverne E. "Buster” Wildt   and   daughter Becky Wildt of Bedford; two daughters, Angela D. Evans of Seaside, Ore.; and Alisha Wildt of Bedford; a brother, Lester Young of Goldbar, Wash; three sisters, Wanda South and husband Jim of Anita; Henrietta Mendes and husband Sergio of Saratoga, Calif.; and Mary Eckert and husband Larry of Parnell, Mo.; five grandchildren, along with a host of many friends.

Preceding Katie in death is a sister, Norma Daniels.

[WHITTEN, JOHN EDWARD]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 28, 1978

Services Slated for John Whitten, 63

Funeral services for John Whitten, 63, of Bedford, will be held this Thursday, Sept. 28, at 2:00 p.m. The services will be held at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Carl Cummings in charge. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Masonic rites will be given by Taylor Lodge #156, A.F. and A.M.

Mr. Whitten was found dead at his farm southeast of Bedford on Monday. He had been working in the hog lot, and he was found by his wife when she saw a tractor go through a fence unattended. The cause of death was to be determined at an autopsy in Des Moines.

Mr. Whitten was a well-known Taylor County farmer. He had served as president of the Taylor County Farm Bureau last year.

[WHITTEN, JOHN EDWARD]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 5, 1978

John Whitten, 63, Final Rites Were Held in Bedford

Funeral services for John Edward Whitten, 63, Bedford, well-known Taylor County farmer, were held September 28 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Whitten died September 25, 1978 at his home southeast of Bedford. Taylor Lodge No. 156, A.F. and A.M. presented Fraternal Honors at Fairview Cemetery.

John Edward Whitten, son of John C. and Trinvilla Hornbuckle Whitten, was born at Wilcox, Missouri, on June 19, 1915.

During his youth he resided in the Blockton, Pickering and Hopkins area. He graduated from Hopkins High School.

On July 20, 1939, he was united in marriage to Louise Ball, at Maryville, Missouri, and with the exception of a few months lived on a farm north of Hopkins, they have lived on farms southeast of Bedford.

Three children were born to bless their home and to share their love.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Louise of the home; John Edward Whitten, Jr. and his wife, Janet, of Denver, Colorado; Janet Elaine and her husband, Larry Henderson, of Omaha, Nebraska; Jack Everett Whitten and his wife, Linda, of Bedford, Ia.; grandchildren, Greg, Randy and Eddie Henderson; Jeannie, Jimmie, Johanna and Jason Whitten; cousins; other relatives; and many friends.

He   was   a   member   of the Bedford        United      Methodist church; Taylor Lodge #156 A.F. and A.M. of Bedford, Iowa; the Elks and Eagles of Maryville, Missouri; and now serving as president of the Taylor County Farm Bureau.

He was a kind and considerate husband, father, and friend and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

[WILBER, MALISSA LOCKWOOD]

Bedford Free Press, Thursday, March 8, 1900, [p. 1]

Obituary

Died at the home of her son-in-law, R. [ichard] L. [ockwood] Hardenbrook, five miles northwest of Bedford, on Saturday morning, March 3, Mrs. Melissa Wilber, aged 79 years. Deceased was married to A. [ddison] E. [rskine] Wilber in 1843. For a number of years she was a resident of Bedford. When a young woman she united with the Baptist church, and has ever since lived a consistent Christian life. She has been a great sufferer for a number of years, but stood her trials with calm certitude and resignation. Deceased was the mother of three daughters, one of whom died at the age of nine years and another at the age of eighteen. Mrs. R.[ichard] L.[ockwood] Hardenbrook alone survives her. She leaves one sister, Mrs. R. A. Belden, of South Dakota, and two brothers, Alva Lockwood, Aledo, Illinois, and E. J. Lockwood, West Plains, Mo., also 9 grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. Griffith, in presence of a large congregation. The choir sang “Asleep in Jesus, Blessed Sleep,” in a beautiful manner. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all.

[WILSON, EDITH MABEL BRAMOW]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 29, 2003

Funeral services for Edith Wilson, age 92 of Bedford, who died Monday, January 20, 2003 were held Friday, January 24, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Edith's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. 

Edith Mabel Bramow Wilson was born February 2, 1910 in Prescott, Iowa the daughter of Frank Carl Bramow and Hattie Peterson Bramow. Edith grew up east of Prescott in a three-room house. When she was seven years old, her father built a new house on the same farm. The family lived there until moving to another farm northeast of Prescott. Edith's father lost the farm during the Great Depression and the family moved into Corning where she attended school, graduating with the Class of 1929. Edith had taken classes to be a schoolteacher during her high school years. In 1931, she taught at the Queen City Country School northeast of Corning. During the winter months, she would walk the railroad tracks to school when there was snow on the ground. On November 29, 1933, she was united in marriage to Savannah Wilson in Corning. Three children were born to bless this union, Roland, Myrna and Warren.

Edith was a wonderful wife and mother. Her life revolved around her children and her church activities. She and a friend organized a Child Evangelism Class, spending hours preparing materials for the young children. Edith and Savannah shared a great love for music. Many church nights the children recall falling asleep to the strains of "On The Jericho Road" while Edith played piano for the men's quartet.

Edith and Savannah moved their family to Bedford, from Creston in 1948 where Savannah purchased the John Deere/ Massey Harris and DeSoto/ Plymouth Dealerships. Edith was the bookkeeper for their business during the daytime hours and often had to serve as 'parts man' during the evening! After their business closed in 1966, Edith went to work for Arthur Dinwiddie Insurance and later for Bill Johnston Insurance. She retired at the age of sixty-five, still helping at the local Frosty Shoppe and milking two cows. Edith was a busy woman who always seemed to enjoy the farm life, gardening, feeding and caring for the animals and those around her. She truly exemplified the Virtuous Woman of Proverbs 31.

When Edith was in her teens, she accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized in a river. She is a dedicated fifty-four year member of the First Baptist Church in Bedford.

Left to cherish Edith are her three children, Roland Wilson and Myrna Wilson, both of Bedford; Warren Wilson and wife Ida of Lebo, Kansas; a brother, Merrill Bramow and wife Nellie of Bellevue, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Steve Wilson and wife Kandus of Northwood, Iowa; Lisa Stillian and husband Dan of Kansas City, Kansas; David Claassen-Wilson and wife Monica of Lawrence, Kansas; Daniel Wilson of Linkoping, Sweden; and Celina Wilson of Newton, Kansas; three great-grandchildren, Ashley, Kari and Joshua Stillian.

Preceding Edith in death are her parents, Frank and Hattie Bramow; her husband Savannah in 1989; a brother Earl and a sister Velda.

[WILSON, GEORGE SAVANNAH]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 9, 1989

GEORGE SAVANNAH WILSON

Services for George Savannah Wilson, 80, Bedford, were held August 5 at First Baptist Church in Bedford with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mr. Wilson died August 2, 1989 at Mercy Hospital in Corning.  

George Savannah Wilson, eldest living son of Augustus Lafayette and Sudie Talent Wilson, was born September 17,1908 on a farm near Savannah, Mo. He lived in southern Missouri and near Orient and Nevinville, Iowa, where he attended country schools. Following graduation from the Orient, Iowa High School in 1929, he was employed by his father and other area farmers.

In 1933 he was married to Edith Bramow of Corning, Iowa and three children were born to them: Roland LeRoy, Myrna Joann, and Warren Dale.

In 1936 he became a partner in the John Deere store in Creston, Iowa, and became sole owner in a few years.

Savannah sold the business in 1947, and in the spring of 1948 he purchased the Bedford John Deere dealership. His brother Wilbert came from Oregon to form a partnership with him. They soon added DeSoto-Plymouth automobiles and Massey-Harris farm equipment. Wilbert then returned to Oregon in 1955. He later was in partnership with H. Dean Beemer. In 1966 he closed his business and started farming again.

He raised Polled Hereford cattle since the early 1950's and took much pride in his herd. He continued his interest in farming until his death.

As a young teenager Savannah accepted the Lord as his personal Savior during revival meetings at a little country church in southern Missouri. He was baptized in a river. He took an active part in the Baptist Church where he loved to sing in men's quartets.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Edith, daughter Myrna (a teacher in Bedford), sons Roland (who farms near Bedford), Warren (a Baptist preacher in Pratt, Ks.), a sister Oletta Hethcote of Creston, Iowa, and five grandchildren: Steve Wilson of Norfolk, Va., Lisa Wilson of Bedford, David,

Daniel, and Celina Wilson of Pratt, Ks., great granddaughter Ashley Pearson of Bedford, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Savannah was noted for his sense of humor and love of people. He was a kind and considerate man and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

[WINEMILLER, WILBERT LOREN “JACK”]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, April 29, 1987, p. 4

Wilbert (Jack) Winemiller

Services for Wilbert (Jack) Winemiller, 69, Bedford, were held April 22 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mr. Winemiller died April 20, 1987 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital.

Wilbert L. (Jack) Winemiller, son of William Winemiller and Bertha Cordell Winemiller was born at Sheridan, Mo. June 30, 1917.

He grew to maturity in the Sheridan community where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church.

On June 4, 1936 he was united in marriage to Evelyn McAlister at Parnell, Mo. and they lived in Sheridan, Mo. until they moved to Blockton, Ia., in 1944 and to Bedford, Ia. in 1970 where they have continued to reside.

To this union three sons were born: William Loren, James Edward and Larry Archer.

Following his marriage they farmed for two years and for the next 42 years he was a truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Marie Winemiller and Madeline Rowe.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Evelyn of the home; three sons, William Loren and his wife Ardith of Mt. Ayr, Ia; James Edward and his wife Shirley of Omaha, Ne.; and Larry Archer and his wife Loretta of Blockton, Ia.; four sisters: Virginia Stoner of Sheridan, Mo.; Verene Adams of Allendale, Mo.; Marzella McIntire of Hebron, In.; Billie Henry of Sheridan, Mo.; five grandchildren and one great grandson; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

He was a member of Taylor Lodge #156 A. F. & A. M. of Bedford, Iowa and the United Methodist Church of Blockton, Ia.

He will be missed by his family and many friends.

[WYCKOFF, DORIS ELIZABETH DAVID]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 1, 1990

DORIS ELIZABETH WYCKOFF

Funeral services for Doris Elizabeth Wyckoff were held July   29   at   Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Marcia L. Smith Wood. Interment   was   at   Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Wyckoff died July   27, 1990   at Northeast Medical   Center in   Humble, Texas.    

Doris Elizabeth David Wyckoff was born September 13,1913 on a farm near Pickering, Mo.

She graduated from Maryville High School in 1931. On November 26, 1936, she was united in marriage to Joseph Alva Wyckoff in Kansas City, Kan. They lived in Bedford, Iowa all of their married life and were blessed with two children: David Lynn Wyckoff and Diana Elaine Hertzenberg. Doris was a member of the Christian Church and later the United Christian-Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Alma David, and her husband.

She resided in Maryville, Mo. from 1983 until January of this year when she moved to Kingwood, Texas to be near her daughter.

Left to cherish her memory are her two children and spouses: David and Betty Wyckoff, Westside, Iowa; Diana and Jerry Hertzenberg, Kingwood, Texas; eight grandchildren and spouses: Lori and Ross Thiedeman, Dallas, Texas; Mark Wyckoff, Chicago, Ill.; Scott and Wendy Wyckoff, Ames; Kristen and Lauren Hertzenberg, Kingwood, Texas; Kara and David Relaz, San Diego, Calif.; Bill and Christy Hertzenberg, Houston, Texas; Kirk Hertzenberg, Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois; two great grandchildren, Sabrina and Danielle Relaz; two sisters, Florence Dowden and Georgia King and two brothers, Leland and Cecil David, all of Maryville, Mo.; and numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews.

She was a kind-hearted soul who was plagued with illness throughout much of her life and has now found eternal peace. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

[WARREN, CLAUDE ELLSWORTH]

Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 1, 1914, p. 5

Claude E. Warren

Claude Warren died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. [eorge] B. Warren, Monday, December 29. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. W. Goodsell. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

Claude Ellsworth Warren was born in Conway, Ia., February 25, 1880, and when a small boy moved with his parents to Bedford, where they have since resided. He attended the Bedford schools. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Mr. Warren was an employee on the Times-Republican for about nineteen years. All of his wage earning years were spent in a newspaper office and he gave faithful service, always the best that he could do. His last years of labor were under the handicap of the affliction that finally brought his life to an end, yet he was reluctant to give up. On account of his physical condition he severed his connection with the newspaper force about two and one-half years ago.

Lacking the physical strength and vigor of the average young man of his age, his earning capacity naturally was less, but without complaint he adjusted himself to his circumstances and when his earning days were over he owned his own home and was able to pass the remainder of his allotted years in comfort without being a burden upon anyone. In this humble manner he unconsciously set an example that is worthy of notice for others.

 [WILSON, JOHN]

Bedford Free Press, Thursday, May 28, 1903, [p. 1]

Death of John Wilson

John Wilson was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, May 6, 1836, and died in Bedford, Iowa, May 24, 1903, aged 67 years and 18 days. In 1860 he moved to Coshocton County, Ohio. There, April 11, 1861, he married Phoebe Pettit, who has walked by his side through the intervening years and who survives him. They lived on the same farm in Ohio from the time of their marriage until 1886 when they came to Taylor County, Iowa, locating on a farm four miles northwest of Bedford. To them were born ten children, eight of whom are still living, two having died in infancy. All of the living children, except one, were present and recognized by the father before he passed away. His six sons, who were the father’s pall bearers, are W. [illiam] R. Wilson, Hopkins, Mo.; G. F. Wilson, Watson, Ill.; J. R. Wilson, superintendent of schools at Ocheyedan, Iowa; R. E. Wilson, Ozark, Mo.; Elmer and Ross, of Bedford; two daughters, Mrs. Dr. W. S. Warner, Perry, Iowa, and Mrs. R. [ollin] L. Smith, Hopkins.

The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the services at the grave were under the direction of Taylor lodge no. 156 A. F. & A. M. of Bedford. A brief service was held at the home conducted by Elder Lee Furgeson, pastor of the Christian church, after which the body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.

[WILSON, PHEBE PETTIT]

Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, April 1, 1926, p. 7

Mrs. Phebe Wilson

The following item is taken from the Fort Morgan Evening Times of March 23, and is an obituary of Mrs. Phebe Wilson, formerly of Bedford:

Mrs. Phebe Wilson, 82 years old, died at 12:30 Tuesday morning, Mar. 23, at the home of her daughter, Dr. Mary W. Warner, 228 Prospect Street, where she had made her home for nearly 15 years. Mrs. Wilson’s death was the result of infirmities of old age, which had been increasing in severity for several months. With her at the time of her death were her two daughters, Mrs. R. [ollin] L. Smith and Dr. Mary W. Warner. Mrs. Wilson was the mother of ten children, six of whom survive her. Besides the two daughters in Fort Morgan, there are four sons. They are: I. Ross Wilson of Denver, J. R. Wilson of Navarre, Calif., R. E. Wilson of Phoenix, Ariz., and E. R. Wilson of New Windsor, Ill. Brief services were held at the Yenne-Parker mortuary at 2 o’clock on Wednesday, Mar. 24, after which Ross Wilson, Mrs. R. [ollin] L. Smith, and Dr. Mary Warner accompanied their mother’s body to the old home at Bedford, Ia., where interment was made in the family burial plot where the husband and one son are now lying.

[WILSON, WILLIAM R.]

Bedford Free Press, Thursday, August 24, 1905, p. 8

William Wilson

William Wilson, eldest son of John Wilson deceased, died at Watson, Ia. [Mo.], Monday of this week. The remains arrived on the noon train Wednesday from Hopkins where he was formerly a resident and member of the Masonic lodge. They were met by the local lodge who assisted the Hopkins brothers in performing the last sad rites over their deceased brother. Interment in Fairview cemetery at 2 p. m. Wednesday.

[WILSON, WILLIAM R.]

Bedford Times-Republican, Friday, August 25, 1905, [p. 1]

Burial of Wm. Wilson

The body of Wm. R. Wilson arrived here on the noon train Wednesday from Watson, Mo., and was met at the depot by the Bedford lodge A. F. and A. M., and interred at Fairview cemetery with full Masonic honors.

The deceased was born in Coshocton County, O., Feb. 17, 1862. When still but a small lad his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, moved to Taylor County and settled in the vicinity of Bedford, and it was here that deceased spent all his life up to ten or twelve years ago.

After leaving here, the deceased settled at Hopkins and engaged in smithing. Some months ago his health begun failing and thinking to recuperate, he went West. The change in climate seemed not to help him. And as he continually grew worse he returned to Missouri, stopping temporarily as he supposed, with his brother who lived near Watson. His condition was worse than he had supposed, he grew weaker and weaker and finally on Monday evening at 5 o’clock he quietly passed away.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Watson and the body was then shipped to Bedford. Members of the Hopkins Masonic lodge, of which deceased was a member, to the number of about a score, joined the cortege at Hopkins, and together with the Bedford lodge conducted the ceremonies at the cemetery. More than fifty Mason were in the procession.

The deceased, before leaving Taylor County was married to Miss Goodrich. No children ever came to bless their home. The bereaved and lonely widow, his mother, four brothers and two sisters, remain to mourn the loss of a husband tender and true, a loving son, and a considerate brother.

[WOLFE, MYRTLE MINNIE WOODS GRAVES]

Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 2, 1948, [p. 1]

Former Resident Dies In Des Moines

Mrs. George Wolfe of Des Moines died there Sunday, November 28. The funeral services were held in Des Moines Tuesday and the body was brought to Bedford that afternoon, where graveside services were held in the Fairview cemetery.

Mrs. Wolfe was a niece of Mrs. R. [obert] F. [ranklin] Snyder and will be remembered in Bedford as Miss Myrtle Woods.

Mr. and Mrs. Merle Snyder and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Croy attended the services and accompanied the body to Bedford.

[WALTER, CLARENCE DEWEY]

Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)

Wednesday, February 19, 1902, p. 2

This week we chronicle the death of Clarence Walters [Walter], the five year old son of Mrs. Edward [Edmund] F. Walters [Walter] who had recently arrived with his mother from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He having been previously sick with an attack of typhoid fever, when the change of climate produced a relapse and the little one died last Tuesday morning. Funeral services were conducted at Henry Walters, grandfather of the child, at 10 o’clock Thursday by Rev. E. A. Foutch of Lenox and interment was made at Fairview cemetery by the side of his father, who had been laid there just two weeks previous.

[WALTER, EDMUND FRANKLIN]

Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)

Saturday, February 1, 1902, p. 5

Died in a Distant Land

Edward  F. [ranklin] Walters [Walter], son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walters [Walter] of Mercer township, died on the train between Albuquerque and Las Vegas, New Mexico, about midnight, January 28, of consumption, aged 33 years and 28 days.

The deceased was born in Adams County in 1860, where he grew to manhood. About ten years ago he went to Oklahoma where he married Miss Nannie Shuman [Suman] December 4, 1893. To them were born three children, two of whom, together with the wife and his brother, Jacob, were with him when the final summons came.

About four years ago the subject of this sketch returned to Adams County where he followed farming until his health failed and last June he sought a change of climate and went to Colorado and later to New Mexico, where he gradually grew worse until death called him to a better world. The remains were shipped to Lenox where the funeral services were conducted from the M. E. church, of which he was a consistent and faithful member, on last Thursday at 1 p. m. by Rev. A. E. Foutch. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

One of the sad incidents to the family is that a daughter of deceased is very low with typhoid fever at Albuquerque. Besides a young wife and three interesting children who are thus early in life rendered fatherless, a mother, father, six brothers and three sisters survive to mourn their loss. A large concourse of sympathizing friends attended the funeral to pay their last respects to one they knew and loved.

[WOOD, EZILLA HALE MCCREIGHT]

Clarinda Herald, Monday, December 9, 1929, p. 7

EZILLA MCCREIGHT WOOD

Ezilla Hale was born September 14, 1855 of Scotch Irish and German parents near Winfield, Iowa, and departed from this life Thursday, December 5. She was educated in the public schools, Winfield high school and Hows Academy at Mount Pleasant, Iowa. She taught school until her marriage to Mr. Ephriham [Ephraim] Preston McCreight October 13, 1874. There were four sons in this home, Clarence H. McCreight of Sterling, Kansas, Elmer O. of Clearfield, Iowa, David O.[rville] of Clarinda, and Rev. J. L. McCreight, Prof. of Bible in Muskingum College.

In 1898 the family moved to Tarkio, Mo., where Mr. McCreight passed away May 17, 1902. In 1912 Mrs. McCreight went as a missionary to the mountaineers in Kentucky, where she labored until failing health necessitated her returning home.

In 1919 she was united in marriage to Mr. John Wood of St. Joseph, Mo., in less than a year Mr. Wood passed away.

She then came to Clarinda where she has since made her home. Mrs. McCreight Wood was a devout Bible student from early youth and was untiring in her devotion to her Master. Her life aim was to undertake great things for God and expect great things from God. Her longing hearts desire was that souls might be born into the Kingdom for His glory.

The foregoing obituary, written by Mrs. Wood when she realized that departure was near, was read by Rev. Carl E. Person at the funeral services, which were held Saturday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church. Music was furnished by a quartet, Mrs. Geo. D. Smith, Marjorie McDowell, Scott Hitchcock and Lee Johnson, with Mrs. V. A. Crosthwaite at the organ. The pall bearers were S. G. Smith, Frank Pfander, W. A. Carothers, Wm. R. Gilmore, Y. L. Little and Jas. J. Hoag. The remains were taken to Lenox for interment.

[WHITAKER, ANTHONY JOSEPH “JOE”]

Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 21, 1994

Anthony Joseph Whitaker was born April 27, 1916 at Toledo, Iowa to Anastasia and John Whitaker. Death came suddenly near his home in Bedford, Iowa on Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994 at the age of 78.

The Whitaker family moved to Bedford when they purchased the Garland Hotel around 1926. His education following his graduation from the Bedford High School included a B.S. in Education from Northwest Missouri College and a Master's from Drake University.

During World War II Joe served in Europe and was a part of the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded a purple heart.

Joe was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here in Bedford and also a member of the local chapter of the VFW.

His career in education started as a teacher at Pickering and Hopkins, Mo. and Sharpsburg, Iowa. Later he served as County School Superintendent.

On October 16, 1947, Joe was united in marriage to Ruth Marie Allen at Rockport, Mo. They have lived in Bedford all of their married life .To this union was born one child, Stacie.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ollie.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Ruth, and daughter Stacie of the home; and brother, Lawrence J. Whitaker of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and a sister, Leona Akeson of Denver, Colo.; along with several nieces and nephews.