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submitted by: Julia Johnson - juliajoh@usc.edu
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[Minnie
Frances Keith Jared Journey] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 16, 1976 p. 4 Final Rites Held
September 11 For Minnie Jared Funeral
services for Mrs. Ray (Minnie) Journey, 81, lifetime resident of Bedford, held September 11 at Shum-Novinger
Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. C. Ray McCain. Mrs. Journey died September 9, 1976, in
Batesville, Arkansas. Interment
was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Minnie
Frances, daughter of Silas
U. [sher] and Mary Jane [John] Keith,
was born February 1, 1895, in Ross Township, Bedford, Iowa. She was one of a family of six children
and spent her entire life in this community. On
December 5, 1915 she was married to John B. [ruce] Jared and to this union two daughters were born, Eleanor
Jane, now Mrs. Paul
Mohler of Batesville, Arkansas, and Mary Lou, now Mrs. Ray Allen of Fairfield Bay, Ark. There are four grandsons, Dr. Philip J. Mohler and wife, Nancy, and three children, Betsey, Andy, and Peter, Grand Junction, Colorado; David Mohler and wife, Ann, and sons, Adam and Jon David, of San Antonio, Texas; Dr. Michael Mohler of Fayetteville, Ark.; Edward D. Allen and wife, Mary, of Chattanooga, Tennessee. After
a long illness, Mr. Jared died in July of 1952. Those
surviving besides her family are one sister, Mildred Spencer, of Bedford. Her
parents and two sisters, Florence Snyder and Ruth Cheshire
and two brothers, Glade Keith
and Theron Keith preceded
her in death; also a grandson, [John]
Bruce Allen, in January
1973. On
September 21, 1960, she was married to Ray Journey who died September 9, 1962. She
also leaves four step children and their families: Thelma Wallace
and husband, Jim and
family of Lakewood, Calif.; Donald Journey
and wife, Henrietta
and family of Claremont, Calif.; Gwendolyn Morton and husband, Paul
and family of Safford, Arizona and Neil Journey of St. Joseph, Mo., also nieces and nephews and
a host of friends. She
had been a member of the Christian Church (now United Christian-Presbyterian)
since she was 13 years old. She
was a member of the Rebekah Lodge for more than 50 years and was given
her 50-year jewel in 1972. She
received the "Decoration of Chivalry" in 1975. She
was Taylor County Recorder for eight years----1949-1956. She
was a kind and loving mother and will be missed by all who knew her. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 16, 1976 p. 4 Nelle B. Davis, 86, Last Rites Held September 13 Funeral
services for Mrs. Leroy C. (Nelle) Davis, 86, a native of Conway, were held September 13 in the Gravity United
Methodist church with Rev. Dwayne Madsen officiating. Mrs. Davis died September 10, 1976, in
Bedford Manor Nursing Home. Interment
was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. Nelle
B. Davis, the daughter
of Theodore and Belle Burrows
was born on March 22, 1890, at Conway, Iowa. Her
early years were spent at Conway where she finished high school and
attended a college course at Highland Park College, then taught primary
grades in Conway School. In
the year 1917 she was married to LeRoy C. Davis of Bedford and they farmed east of Bedford until
the early death of her husband.
Later she moved to Conway where she lived with her mother and
was postmaster there for 13 years. Since
her retirement there she has resided in Gravity and Bedford. Preceding
her in death were the father and mother, a brother, Clyde L. Burrows, a brother, Glenn K. Burrows, a nephew, Max E. Smith. Survivors
are a sister, Sue B. Smith; a great niece, Cheryl L. Murray, and a great great nephew, Sean Steven Murray. Nelle
was a person who had great love for children; she was a very unselfish
person, a loyal sister and also a great friend. She
will be sadly missed by a host of friends and by her loved ones. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 16, 1976 p. 4 Mrs. Homer
Baxter Last Rites Held September 4 Services
for Mrs. Homer Baxter,
53, well known Britt, Ia. resident, formerly of Blockton, were held
September 3 afternoon at 5:00 in the United Methodist Church and another
service was held at 1:30 September 4 afternoon in the Christian Church
at Blockton. The Rev. Bernard Olson brought words of
comfort to the family and many friends.
At Blockton the Rev. Glen E. Mitchell brought comfort to the
family and friends. Both
services were largely attended.
Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery at Blockton.
She died September 2 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital;
her illness had extended from the past November. Opal
Marie Brumfield, daughter
of Vern and Myrel (Hiatt) Brumfield,
was born July 4, 1923, at Sheridan, Missouri.
She was baptized in infancy and confirmed in the Christian Church. She
was a graduate of the Blockton, Iowa High School and grew to womanhood
in that community. On
May 4, 1941, she was united in marriage to Homer Baxter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Baxter. Their
wedding took place at Troy, Kansas. The couple established their first home in Des Moines and later
resided in Yakima, Washington.
Following Mr. Baxter's military service the couple resided in
several Iowa towns, including Blockton, Grand Junction, Crystal Lake
and Britt. Their
home was blessed with two sons, Robert A. and Ronald D. Her life always centered with her family.
They attended the Methodist Church in Britt and she was a member
of the WomenÕs Church Society.
She enjoyed outdoor life, especially fishing, golfing, flowers;
also bridge and knitting. Mrs.
Baxter is survived by her husband, Homer, Britt; sons, Robert
and his wife, Belva,
their children, Debbie
and Sheila, Wyoming, Ia.; Ronald and his wife, Paulette, of Cedar Falls, Ia., their children, Scott and Michelle; her father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Baxter, Bedford; several aunts, uncles, cousins; other
relatives and friends. She
was preceded in death by her parents. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 1, 1977 p. 6 Last Rites Held
In Bedford For Gail Paige Parker Funeral
services for Mrs. Ross (Gail) Parker, 85, of Hagerman, Idaho, a native of Bedford, were held August 24 in
the United Christian-Presbyterian Church in Bedford, conducted by Rev.
C. Ray McCain. Mrs. Parker
died August 20, 1977, in Gooding, Idaho.
Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Gail
M. Lewis, daughter of
Frank and Coral Lewis,
was born at Bedford, Iowa, September 13, 1891. She
grew to maturity in Bedford where she attended grade school and high
school. She attended the
State Teachers College at Cedar Falls, Iowa, and later received a music
degree from Drake University. July
19, 1918, she was united in marriage to Wayne Paige at her parents' home in Bedford and they lived most
of their married life here. Gail
taught music in the Bedford Schools and later she worked in the State
Savings Bank in Bedford. She
was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Wayne, one sister and one brother. In
August 1958 she married Ross Parker
of Hagerman, Idaho, and they lived there until her death. Left
to cherish her memory are her husband, Ross Parker; one brother, Mahlon Lewis of Bedford; one niece, Doris (Mrs. Delmar) Fuller; three nephews, Forrest Lewis, William Lewis and Donald Lewis. Gail
was a member of the Presbyterian Church for 77 years; a member of the
P. E. O. Sisterhood for 58 years and the Order of the Eastern Star for
50 years. She
was a kind and considerate wife and sister, and will be greatly missed
by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 1, 1977 p. 6 Merle Allen, 83, Last Rites Held August 30 Funeral
services for Merle Robert Allen,
83, of Bedford were held Tues., Aug. 30, in the First Baptist Church
in Bedford, conducted by Rev. Robert Allen, Rev. Carter W. Smith and
Mr. Carl Cummings. Mr.
Allen died August 28 in Rosary Hospital, Corning.
Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. [Angeline Elizabeth "Angie"
Keith Valentine] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 1, 1977 p. 6 Angie Valentine, 88, Final Rites Held August 25 Funeral
services for Mrs. Harry G. (Angie) Valentine, 88, of Gravity, were held August 27 at Shum-Novinger
Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Dwayne Madsen officiating. Mrs. Valentine died August 25, 1977, in
Bethesda Care Center in Clarinda.
Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. [Angeline]
Angie Elizabeth Valentine,
daughter of George and [Mary] Etta Keith, was born at Bedford, Iowa, on July 14, 1889. She
lived west of Bedford and grew to maturity in Taylor County where she
attended public school and Gilead Church. On
February 10, 1909, she was united in marriage to Harry G. [eorge]
Valentine at the home of her parents and they lived on a farm
all of her married life until 1953 when they moved to Gravity. To
this union four sons were born:
Eldon R. [ex] of Burbank, California, and Gerald M. [ax] of Gravity.
Two sons died in infancy. She
was preceded in death by the two infant sons, her parents, her husband,
brothers: Clarence, Howard, Ollie, John, Herman and Ralph. Left
to cherish her memory are sons Eldon and his wife, Wilda, Gerald and his wife, Wilma;
five grandchildren, Gene, Janice
and Lee of California,
Ronald of Olathe, Kansas, and Donna of Darmstadt, Germany; and six great grandchildren. She
was a member of Gravity United Methodist Church. She
was a kind and considerate wife and mother and will be missed by all
who knew and loved her. |