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Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 13, 1964 [p. 1] Final Rites Are
Held Here For Mrs. Wm. Bailie Funeral
services for Mrs. William (Anna Belle) Bailie, well-known Bedford resident and former grade school
teacher here, were held Monday (Aug. 10) at the Bedford Baptist Church
with Rev. Leonard D. Wilson officiating.
Mrs. Bailie died August 6 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in
Bedford. Included
in the services was the following obituary: Anna
Belle Nelson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Nelson [Calonia Doyle],
was born April 27, 1909, at Singer, Louisiana, where she attended grade
school, was graduated from high school and spent the early years of
her life before leaving home to attend State Normal School. Following
the completion of her schooling, she returned to Singer, La., where
she taught third grade in the public schools until 1933 when, on Feb.
23, 1933, she was married to William [Weir] Bailie
of Bedford, Iowa, and came to Iowa to make her home. She has resided in Bedford her entire married life. To
them was born one son, Steve [Dennis Stephen], who, with his father, survive. Mrs.
Bailie joined the Baptist Church of Bedford and has been active in it
for more than 30 years as a Sunday school teacher and primary department
superintendent. She was
a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Bedford. Shortly
after coming to Iowa, Mrs. Bailie taught in the Ross and Jackson township
rural schools and in the Bedford Public School system. In
addition to the husband and son, she leaves six sisters and three brothers.
They are: Mrs. A. [rthur] L. Carlton [Dulcina],
Mrs. A. [lbert] W. [illiam] Odegar [Hattie], Allen Nelson and Riley Nelson, all of Singer, La.; Mrs. Fred Stewart [Faye]
of DeQuiney, La.; Mrs. P. [atrick] C. Tynan [Beulah], Mrs. C.[alvin] G. [reen] Gill [Eula]
and Mrs. Creedon Lee
[Edna] of Nederland, Texas, and Jack Nelson of DeRidder, La. There are also several nieces and nephews. Her
parents and one brother and one sister preceded her in death. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 6, 1966 [p. 1] Wm. Gannaway Rites Thursday Funeral
services for William Gannaway,
81, of Bedford, will be held at the Methodist Church in Gravity at 10:30
a. m. Thursday, October 6. Mr.
Gannaway died October 2 at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. Interment will be at the Gravity Cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 6, 1966 [p. 1] Dewey Brake Dies In Sidney Dewey
Brake, 57, of Sidney,
Iowa, died on Wednesday, October 5.
Mr. Brake is a brother of Mrs. Marion Mahan
of Bedford. He
is survived by his wife and six children. Arrangements
for services were pending at press time. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 6, 1966 [p. 1] Final Rites Held
Here For Walter A. Houck Funeral
services for Walter A. [ustin] Houck, 84, of Bedford, well known Taylor county citizen and descendant of
this town's founder, were held Wednesday, October 5, at the Madison
Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Houck died October 2 at Clarinda Municipal
Hospital. Interment was
at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 13, 1966 p. 3 Final Rites Held
Here For Walter A. Houck Funeral
services for Walter A. Houck,
84, of Bedford, well known Taylor county citizen and descendant of this
town's founder, were held Wednesday, October 5, at the Madison Street
Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, conducted by Carl Cummings.
Mr. Houck died October 2 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Walter
Austin Houck, son of Austin
S. and Laura Blackwell Houck,
was born Oct. 1, 1882 at Bedford. He
was a graduate of the Bedford High School and of business college. On
February 15, 1911, he was united in marriage to Susie John at Bedford and to them were born two daughters and
three sons. He
was a member of the Baptist church in Bedford. Mr.
Houck was in the mercantile business for several years, then farmed
for a period of time and this was followed by insurance business up
to the time of losing his voice.
Since 1932 he was unable to speak, only by the use of an artificial
voice, due to a laryngectomy at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He
served four terms as county auditor of Taylor County from 1949 to 1956
inclusive. After retirement
he spent much of his leisure time raising flowers and sharing them with
the elderly, the shut-ins and those who were ill, until his health failed. Surviving
are his wife; a daughter, [Laura]
Esther, and her husband,
Carl Stephens of Bedford;
a son, John W. Houck,
and his wife Lila of Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Jean, and her husband, Loren Bark, of Des Moines; sons, Robert Houck, and wife, Eleanor, of Anaheim, Calif. and Allan Houck and his wife, Virginia, of Takoma Park, Md.; an elderly sister, Miss
Ola Houck of Bedford;
ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Walter
Houck was a good man and
good husband and father; he was a well read and intelligent person. His
friends were numbered by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed
by his family and loved ones and friends. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 16, 1976 p. 4 James W. Duncan, 63, Final Rites Held In Des Moines James
W. Duncan, 63, of Runnells,
Ia., a native of Bedford, died September 2 at Mercy Hospital in Des
Moines. He had been ill five months. Services
were held September 4 at Merle Hay Funeral Home, with burial in Chapel
Hill Gardens Cemetery. Born
in Bedford, Mr. Duncan lived in Des Moines 34 years before moving to
Runnells about two years ago.
He was the semi-retired owner of Duncan Sanitary Products here
and a member of the Acanthus Masonic Lodge, the National Sanitary Supply
Association and the First Baptist Church here.
He was a World War II veteran. Surviving
are his wife, Arlene;
two daughters, Mrs. Pat Manson
of Columbia, Mo., and Mrs. Sharon Anderson of Runnells; two sisters, Mrs. Lucile Waddell of Longview, Tex., and Mrs. Elfie Thompson of Bedford; three brothers, Raymond of Auburn, Calif., Willard of Sonora, Calif., and [Orie] Leland of Bedford, and five grandchildren. The
family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Times-Republican Thursday January 2, 1919 [p. 1] Mrs. John
Farlow Buried The
remains of Mrs. Lydia [Goodwin] Farlow were brought here Saturday for burial. Her death occurred at her home in Beatrice, Neb., Christmas
day. The
deceased was born in Miami County, Ind. 85 years ago [words missing]
July [1833]. She grew to
womanhood there and in 1849 was married to John Farlow. In
1856 they came to Bedford and here they resided until 1899, when they
moved to Beatrice. Three
years later her husband died and he was buried here in the old Lexington
cemetery. The
deceased was a faithful member of the Christian church and the funeral
was held at Beatrice last Friday, conducted by the pastor. She leaves to mourn her death her two sons, William N. [elson] and Cory C., who
accompanied the remains here for burial, and two daughters, Mrs.
W. [oolsey] B. Moses [Jessie
Maude] of Bridgeport, Neb. and Mrs. A. [ugustine] B.
[arker] Childs [Mona Martha]
of Beatrice. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 28, 1946 p. 3 Obituary - Ora
Belle Hughes Ora
Belle Hughes, daughter
of James Walker and Sarah Isabel Butts,
was born near Bedford, March 30, 1889, and passed away at the Immanuel
Hospital, Omaha, Nebr., November 12, 1946. Ora
was a very successful rural teacher in Taylor County for several years. She was converted and joined the
Maple [Grove] Church during her girlhood. She
was married to James Earl Hughes
February 14, 1912. To this
union a son, Harold E.,
was born. They
lived in and near Lenox and Bedford until January 1, 1941, when they
moved to Omaha, Nebr., to be near their son and family. Although
an invalid for many years, Mrs. Hughes enjoyed and worked for her home
and family. Her four grandchildren
were a source of great pleasure to her. She
leaves to mourn her passing, a faithful husband and a devoted son, four
grandchildren besides a sister, Mrs. Alice Thummel and a brother Glenn of Bedford and a sister Linnie of Oelwein, Iowa. Her father, mother, a sister, Pearl, and brother Ray preceded her in death. Funeral
services were conducted from the Wetmore Funeral Home Thursday afternoon,
November 14, 1946, at 2 o'clock.
Interment in Fairview cemetery.
Services conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye.
Music by Mrs. John Fitch, accompanied by Mrs. Robert Stacey. Pallbearers: Lewis Hewitt, Elmer Orr,
John F. Walters, Lenox,
Bruce Clymens, Leslie Cobb, Carl Cobb,
Bedford. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 28, 1946 p. 3 Obituary - Frederick
Hubbard Frederick
Robert Hubbard, son of
Albert and Catherine Hubbard,
was born at Nelson, Ill., on February 22, 1865, and departed this life,
November 12, 1946, at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 20 days. He
was married to Annie Elizabeth Moritz at Nelson, Ill., on March 14, 1889. To this union were born six children, Lester M. of Kansas City, Kans., Walter C. of Shannon City, Ia., Winifred Shay of Maloy, Ia., Robert S. of Ketesville, Mo., Warren of Booneville, Ia., and Evelyn Eldridge of Jefferson, Ia. Mr.
and Mrs. Hubbard resided in Illinois until March 1900 when they moved
to Blockton, Iowa, where they resided until Mrs. Hubbard's death on
March 3, 1933. Since that
time, Mr. Hubbard has made his home with his children. He
has been a member of the Methodist church in Blockton for many years. He
is survived by his six children, 17 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. The
services were at Slininger's funeral chapel, Jefferson, Iowa, November
15. The burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery,
Blockton. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 28, 1946 p. 3 Obituary - Wayne
Hale Wayne
Hale, 56, of Lenox, died
about 4 o'clock on Thursday afternoon from a heart attack. He had been in poor health for several months. He was born at Lenox and had lived here
all his life. He was owner
of "Hale's Shows of Tomorrow", which had played throughout
the Midwestern states. He
had been in show business since 1908. Surviving
are his widow, 2 sons, Weldon
of Tucson, Arizona and Lyle
of Lenox, one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Bruington of Tucson, Arizona, 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers,
Leo and Glen of Lenox and Rollo
of Malvern. Services
were held at Lenox and burial was in the Lenox cemetery. Times-Republican Thursday December 29, 1927 [p. 4] Mrs.
A. C. Clabaugh Mrs.
A. [rthur] C. [larence] Clabaugh,
wife of county supervisor Clabaugh,
died at the family home north of New Market, a week ago last Sunday
evening. She had been at
a hospital in Shenandoah for several weeks and a short time before her
death was brought home. The
funeral service was held Wednesday of last week at the Methodist church
in New Market, and was attended by many relatives and friends. Interment was made in the Dallas cemetery.
Following is the obituary read at the funeral service: Carrie
Etta Harris, only daughter
of P. [leasant [M. [onroe] and Alice [McAlpin] Harris, was born near New Market, April 27, 1877, and died
at her home Dec. 11, 1927, at the age of 50 years, 7 months and 15 days.
She was united in marriage to A. [rthur] C. [larence] Clabaugh,
March 23, 1897. To this
union two children were born, Archie,
who died in infancy, and Alice Bertha Maley. She was also mother to
Retta Cree Gillett,
from infancy, who is the daughter of Mr. Clabaugh's youngest sister. The husband and two daughters survive
her and were at her bedside when the end came. In girlhood she confessed faith in Christ, uniting with the
Methodist Episcopal church and lived a true Christian life and died
rejoicing in a Saviour's love.
She was also a member of the Rebekah lodge and several other
social organizations. Her
father and mother and one son preceded her in death. One brother, Thomas A. Harris, is still living. She also has five grandchildren, Darlene, Ivan, Lois Ioma, and Dean Gillett, Lola Marie Maley.---Gravity Independent Times-Republican Thursday March 25, 1926 [p. 4] Mrs.
John Dotts Nettie
May Baker Dotts was born
at Galesburg, Ill., May 27, 1863.
She came to Taylor County, Iowa, with her parents when still
quite young. She moved with her parents to Utica, Neb.,
where her parents died a little later. She returned to Iowa with relatives, where she grew to womanhood
near the Ringgold county line.
She was married to Joseph W. Ross at Bedford, Iowa, July 27th, 1881. To this union five children were born,
two of which died early in life.
Her husband died Sept. 10th, 1922, at Breckinridge,
Minn. She was married to
John Dotts at Bedford,
Iowa, Nov. 28, 1923. She
passed away at her home in Conway at 4 o'clock on the morning of March
17, after a lingering illness of a year at the age of 62 years, and
9 months. She was a patient sufferer until the end. She was united with the Methodist Episcopal
church at an early age and lived consistently all through life, working
faithfully in the church as long as health permitted. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband,
two sons and one daughter, Cleve Ross of Sharpsburg, Ia., Leonard of Prescott, Ia., and Mrs. Maud Dotts of Conway, Ia., also one sister living in Arizona
and a host of friends. She
was a kind and loving wife and mother and will be remembered for her
goodness by all who knew her. Funeral
services were held at her home in Conway on Friday, March 19, conducted
by her pastor, J. A. E. Cunningham, and burial was in Graceland cemetery. Times-Republican Thursday March 25, 1926 [p. 4] John
M. Neff John
M. Neff was born in Ashland
County, Ohio, March 22nd, 1844, and died at the home of his
niece, Mrs. P. [erry] B. Bassinger [Ida Lemley],
at Maloy, Ia., March 16, 1926, aged 81 years, 11 months and 24 days. Uncle John Neff, as he was commonly called, enlisted at the age of
18 years in the Ohio Volunteers July 3rd, 1861, and served
until the close of the war. Although
many times he was in the very jaws of death, he was never wounded. Just after the close of the war he started
with team and wagon from Ohio and landed in Ringgold County just north
of Maloy. He was united
in marriage to Rahama [Ruhama] Lemley
in 1875. To this union
was born one child, Gertrude Neff
of David City, Nebr. His
wife died Feb. 17, 1914. Mr.
Neff was a long time resident of Conway, Iowa, until a few years ago
he went to make his home with his niece, Mrs. Bassinger,
who tenderly cared for him until his death. He was a patient sufferer, always thinking of others rather
than of himself. He leaves
to mourn his death, one daughter, Gertrude,
two sisters, one brother, and several nieces and nephews. While we mourn because of the separation
we have great hopes of meeting in that land where sorrow never comes
and where parting will be no more.
Funeral services were held at the church in Conway on Thursday
afternoon, March 18, by the pastor, J. A. E. Cunningham. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. Times-Republican Thursday March 25, 1926 [p. 4] Mrs.
J. G. Hess Nellie
Gosnell Hess, daughter
of Hiram and Mary [Mick] Gosnell,
was born near New Sharon, Iowa, on July 10th, 1869, and died
at Iowa City, March 17th, 1926, aged 56 years, 9 months and
7 days. Her husband and other relatives were with
her when the end came. She
was married to James Hess
on December 29th, 1886.
Three children were born to this union, one daughter dying in
infancy. The other two
are Mrs. Ray Philpott [Mary]
and Otto Hess of Conway,
Iowa. Her life was spent around New Sharon until
the year 1896 when she with her family moved to Creston, Union County. The past few years have been spent near
Conway. She joined the
Presbyterian Church in Creston a number of years ago and has been a
faithful Christian during the years of suffering and trial. She has been a great sufferer for several years and the spirit
manifest in the patience and fortitude with which she endured her trials
showed that she had learned of Him who was meek and lowly of heart. Her parents are both deceased, but she
leaves to mourn her departure her husband, Jas. Hess, one daughter, Mrs. Ray Philpott [Mary], one son, Otto Hess, and one grandson, Mason Philpott; three brothers and three sisters, as follows, C.
[harles] A. Gosnell and
T. [homas] E. Gosnell
of New Sharon, Robert Gosnell
of Oskaloosa, Mrs. J. [ohn] C. [alvin] Jarard
[Arletta "Etta"]
and Mrs. Rupert Shoemake
[Ada] of New Sharon, and Mrs. Luther Howell [Alta]
of Hollendale, Minn. Faithful
in all family obligations, patient in all her trials and triumphant
in her faith. The family
has lost a good wife and mother, her associates a good friend and the
church a faithful and loyal member, but Heaven has gained in a victorious
pilgrim. Funeral
services were conducted in the Methodist Church at New Sharon on Friday,
March 19th, 1926, conducted by Rev. W. E. Joutsler, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church. Interment
was made in Friends Cemetery at New Sharon, Iowa. [Mary
Garnett Stephens Stout Bonebrake] Bedford
Times-Press Thursday June 24, 1971 p. 3 Mary
Bonebrake Rites
June 10 In Blockton Funeral
services for Mrs. Willard (Mary) Bonebrake, 73, of Denver, Colo., formerly of Blockton, were held June 10 at the
Blockton United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Clarence H. Landis.
Mrs. Bonebrake died at her home in Denver on June 7, 1971. Interment was at the Redding Cemetery. Mary
Garnett Bonebrake was
born July 23, 1898, in Ringgold County, Iowa, to [Sanford] Connor and Ida [Blaker] Stephens. She
was united in marriage to Willard Bonebrake on July 29, 1951. She
is survived by her husband, Willard;
three sons, Charles S. Stout,
Sharon Springs, Kans., Willis E. Stout, Goodland, Kansas and Herbert L. Stout, Las Vegas, Nevada; one step-daughter, Betty
Rusco, Indianola, Iowa,
nine grandchildren; one brother, Paul B. Stephens, Bedford; three sisters, Euphan Judy, Blockton, Florence Dailey, St. Joseph, and Elma Wilkinson, Cheyenne, Wyo. One
brother, David Stephens,
preceded her in death. She
was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Thornton, Colo., and the
Order of Eastern Star. Bedford
Times-Press Thursday June 24, 1971 p. 3 June 17 For Roy
Fitzhugh, 73 Funeral services
for Roy Monroe Fitzhugh,
73, of Conway, were held June 17 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford
with Rev. Ollie Odle and Carl Cummings officiating.
Mr. Fitzhugh died June 15, 1971, at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Conway Cemetery, Conway. Roy
Monroe Fitzhugh, son of
George and Harriet Fitzhugh,
was born in Hickory County, Missouri, March 22, 1898. He
came to Iowa when he was 14 years old and spent the rest of his life
in or around this community. He
was married to Leona Mae Murray
October 27, 1923, at Red Oak, Iowa, and to them were born two sons,
Gail Eugene Fitzhugh
of Waterloo, Iowa, and Roy Dean Fitzhugh
of Omaha, Nebraska. He
became a member of the Baptist Church when a young man and later transferred
his membership to the Baptist church in Bedford. He
retired in 1957 because of ill health but maintained a cheerful attitude
during his retirement years. He
was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Left
to cherish memories of his good life are, his wife Leona; two sons and their wives; four grandchildren; two
granddaughters-in-law, one sister, Mrs. Karl (Effie) Kemery; nieces; nephews, other relatives and a host of
friends. He will be sadly missed
in this community by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 24, 1971 p. 3 Hattie Stewart Rites in Siam Funeral services
for Mrs. Albert (Hattie) Stewart,
92, lifetime resident of the Siam comm., were held June 11 at the Siam
Church of Christ, conducted by Pastor Loren Daly.
Mrs. Stewart died June 8, 1971, at Municipal Hospital, Clarinda. Interment was at the Siam Cemetery. Hattie
Jane Stewart, daughter
of Samuel W. and Mary Almira Allen Gant,
was born on a farm northeast of Siam, Iowa, August 18, 1878. She
was united in marriage to Joseph Albert Stewart on November 28, 1901, and to this union were born
seven children. Those
who survive are her children:
Mrs. Doyle Cooper (Anna)
of New Market, Iowa; Mrs. Almira Renfro
of Tucson, Ariz.; Mrs. John Maudlin (Bessie) of New Market and Eldon Stewart, Hopkins, Mo.; two sons-in-law, Doyle Cooper and John Maudlin, New Market; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Violet
Stewart, Hopkins, Mo.,
nine grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren,
also nieces and nephews. Those
who preceded her in death were her husband, Bert, on November 11, 1970, two sons, Samuel and Leroy, one daughter, Leafa Berneice; one granddaughter, Mrs. Evelyn Roush; parents; four brothers, Lorenzo D., Samuel Winfield
[Winfred], David Jasper, Charles Newton; five sisters, Sarah Maria, Delphia Phidela,
Mary Isabel, Pamela [Pamelia] Anna,
and her infant twin sister who died at birth; a half-sister, Caroline
Weingarth. She was baptized October 11,
1894 and remained faithful to her Lord until she died. Taylor County
Democrat Thursday September 7, 1893 [p. 5] Two Pioneers Gone One by one the old
landmarks are disappearing, and another decade will probably see the
last of the hardy and enterprising pioneers who came to Taylor county
to build homes for themselves while it was yet the hunting ground of
the red man, carried to their long homes. Jonathan Adams of Dallas Township, was among
the number. He came here
39 years ago and entered 120 acres of land whereon he erected a dwelling
and such other buildings, as farm life requires.
There he lived a peaceful and quiet life, enjoying the friendship
and good will of all who knew him.
His death occurred last Friday at his residence and he was buried
in the Ladoga cemetery Saturday, beside the remains of his aged wife
[Sarah Jane Fuller], who had passed to her final resting place on the
previous Thursday. Of the early history of Mr.
Adams we have no information, but know that his long residence among
the people of this county has been such as to command the respect and
high esteem of all who knew him. John Morgan, of Clayton Township, also passed to his
final resting place on Tuesday, September 5, after a residence of more
than 40 years in this county.
He took a claim near where the town of Conway now stands---before
the land was in market for entry---built a cabin of native timber, entered
his land when the time arrived that he could do so, and there he resided
until the day of his death. Mr. Morgan was a good man, not ambitious
or covetous, but one who loved a quiet home and to be at peace with
his neighbors. If he had an enemy on earth the writer, though long acquainted
with him, has never had information of it. His health has been poor for
many years, and he was almost a stranger to the people of Bedford, but
in his immediate neighborhood he was loved and respected. He has raised a respectable family of
children. We are unable
to give further information. Taylor County
Democrat Thursday September 7, 1893 p. 5] At Rest. Died, at her home in Bedford, Tuesday,
Sept. 5, 1893, Dora E. [Salisbury] Manker, wife of Dr. George [Finley] Manker, aged 32 years, 6 months and 12 days. Funeral
services were held at the residence Thursday Sept. 7th at
10 o'clock a. m., conducted by Rev. T. A. H. Wylie, of the Presbyterian
Church, and interment was made in Fairview cemetery. Mr.
and Mrs. Manker had returned only a few days ago from California, where
they had gone in hopes that a change of climate might be the means of
restoring Mrs. Manker's health.
But all in vain, that dread disease, consumption, had destroyed
the last ray of hope, and she knew that death must come to her soon.
She met death calmly, and in the full fruition of an immortal
hope. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother
and a true Christian woman. The
floral offerings consisted of a harp from the K. P. lodge with the initial
letters of the order "F C. B"; a pillow from members of the
M. E. church with "At Rest" inscribed; and a lyre from the
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