[McCanon, Bertha Elizabeth Query]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday   March 6, 1941    p. 5

Obituary - Mrs. Bertha McCanon

Bertha Elizabeth Query, daughter of [John] Jackson and Susan [Harlow] Query, was born July 21, 1871 near Conway, Iowa, and died Feb. 25, 1941, at Des Moines.

Funeral services were held at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Des Moines, conducted by the pastor of the Trinity Methodist church.  Burial was in the Glendale cemetery.

She grew to womanhood on a farm near Conway.  After attending Highland Park College, she accepted a position in an office in Des Moines.

In 1911 she was married to Dr. Frank W. McCanon.  Dr. McCanon died in 1925.

She united with the Methodist church early in life and was always a faithful worker.  Much of her time was given to charitable and religious work.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Albert Parks [Rosa Belle] of Conway; a nephew, Harry Lambley of Gravity; three nieces, Mrs. Fred Kopp of Conway, Mrs. Ralph Bladon of Corning and Mrs. Ross Kopp of Bedford.

[Parks, Rosa Belle Query]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    August 5, 1948    p. 4

Obituary  - Mrs. Albert Parks

Mrs. Albert Parks died Sunday, August 1, at the home of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kopp near Conway.  The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Conway, conducted by Rev. W. J. Weber, pastor of the church.  Burial was in the Lexington cemetery.

Rosa Belle Query, daughter of [John] Jackson and Susan [Harlow] Query, was born near Brooks, Iowa, March 12, 1862, being aged 86 years, 4 months and 19 days at the time of her death.

In her youth, her parents moved to near Conway, where she spent most of her life.  On December 26, 1895 she was married to Lawrence Albert Parks.  To them were born three daughters:  Mrs. Mildred Grace, who died in 1938.  Mrs. Gail Kopp of Conway and Mrs. Alice Bladon of Gravity.

Mrs. Parks had been bedfast during the past six years.  She was a member of the Conway Methodist Church.

She is survived by her two daughters, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

[Grace, Mildred Mae Parks]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 20, 1938    p. 5

Obituary

Mrs. Harry Grace

Mildred Mae Parks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. [awrence] A. [lbert] Parks [Rosa Belle Query], was born Feb. 5, 1900 in Taylor County and passed away at her home near Diagonal, Iowa, Jan. 1, 1938.  She was 37 years, 10 months and 25 days old.

She grew to young womanhood near Conway, graduating from the Bedford High School in 1917.  Following graduation she taught for three years in Taylor County.

On Jan. 6, 1921, she was united in marriage to Harry G. [eorge] Grace of Diagonal.  Four children were born this union, G. A., Anna Beth, Hubert Lee, at home and Patricia Mae, who preceded her mother in death by five weeks.

In early childhood, Mrs. Grace united with the Greenwood Methodist church, remaining faithful to her church and to her God all her entire life.

Nov. 26 an accidental gasoline explosion occurred, claiming the life of her ten year old daughter, Patricia, and burning Mrs. Grace to such an extent that altho given the best of medical care and careful nursing, she passed quietly and peacefully from this life.  Besides her immediate family she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. [awrence] A. [lbert] Parks of Conway, two sisters, Mrs. Fred Kopp [Gail] and Mrs. Ralph Bladon [Alice] of Clearfield, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, Jan. 3^rd, from the Diagonal Methodist church, Rev. A. L. Jordan delivering the sermon.  So large was the number of friends and neighbors present that many were unable to gain admittance and this testifies to the respect in which Mrs. Grace was held in the community.  In her life she was unselfish; she lived not for any selfish end, but lived for others.

 [Griffith, Charlotte Orlena Fanning]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    August 3, 1961    p. 5

Mrs. Guy Griffith Dies Unexpectedly

Mrs. Guy Griffith, 74, a former resident of the Bedford community, died suddenly at 11:55 p. m. Thursday at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, after suffering a heart attack.

Mrs. Griffith [Charlotte Orlena] was born April 8, 1887, near Barnard, Mo., daughter of the late John D. [avis] and Martha [Ellen] Stonehocker Fanning.  She was married April 7, 1906, in Wisconsin, to Guy Griffith.  They have lived in Maryville the past 35 years.

Mrs. Griffith was a member of the Maryville Methodist church, Alert Rebekah lodge, Royal Neighbor lodge, VFW auxiliary, Maryville Garden club and 20^th Century club.

She is survived by her husband of the home, three grandchildren, one of whom is Miss Judy Griffith, who resides with her grandparents, and a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Decker of Seattle, Wash.

Funeral services were held at three p.m. Saturday in Maryville.  Dr. Ralph Hicks officiated.  Burial in Miriam cemetery.

[Hughes, Grace Opal]

Bedford Free Press

Tuesday    January 27, 1914

Grace Opal, the five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. [saac] N. Hughes [Mary Elizabeth Bruner], died at the Ensworth hospital at St. Joseph Saturday afternoon at 3:30 after an operation for appendicitis.  The remains were brought to Conway Saturday noon.  Funeral services were held Monday at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. Giddeons of Cumberland.  Interment in Conway Cemetery.

[Hughes, Grace Opal]

Blockton News

Thursday     January 29, 1914     p. 8

Geo. Newton received word Saturday of the death of his cousin, little Gracie Hughes, of near Conway. She was taken to a St. Joseph hospital Thursday where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. The funeral was held Sunday at Conway.

[Hughes, Grace Opal]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      January 29, 1914     p. 5

CONWAY

Grace Opal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. [saac] N. [ewton] Hughes died Saturday morning at 3 o’clock at Ensworth hospital in St. Joseph. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Monday at 2 o’clock. Interment was made in the Conway cemetery.

[Hughes, Grace Opal]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      February 5, 1914     p. 5

Miss Minnie Bruner accompanied her niece, Grace Opal Hughes, to the hospital at St. Joseph, instead of Grace Bruner as was stated in the paper last week.

Grace Opal Hughes was born near Conway, Ia., March 22, 1908, and passed away at the Ensworth hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., at three a. m., January 24, 1914, after an operation for appendicitis. She had always been a delicate child. Her last sickness being of intense suffering lasting five days, but she bore it patiently being conscious until the last. Grace Opal was a bright child and was needed so much in the home. She leaves to mourn her death, a father, mother, and a brother, Glen, and a host of relatives and friends. The little body was brought to Conway Saturday noon and lay in state at the home of its grandmother, Mrs. M.[ary] S. [usan] Bruner, until Monday afternoon, when services were held at the Methodist church at two o’clock. Interment was made in the Conway cemetery.

[Ernest, Harriette Belle Golding]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 5, 1970    p. 2

Mrs. H. Ernest, 84, Rites Feb. 25 in Bedford

Funeral services for Mrs. Herman (Harriette) Ernest, 84, of Clarinda, a native of Bedford, held February 25 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Mr. Carl Cummings and Rev. LaVerne Kinnel.  Mrs. Ernest died February 23. 1970 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Harriette Belle Golding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Golding, was born in Bedford, Iowa, September 21, 1886.

She grew to adulthood in Bedford, where she taught in the public schools for a number of years prior to her marriage to Herman B. Ernest in 1912.

They lived on a farm near Bedford for a time and then moved to Denver, Colorado, where they resided for 40 years.  During this time she was employed by the May Company, being a buyer for five departments of this company.

In 1955, they retired and moved to Clarinda, Iowa, where they have since continued to live.

Preceding her in death were her parents and four sisters, Mary, who died in infancy, Grace Jared, Bess Shisler and Iva Golding.

Left to cherish memories of her good life so well lived, are her husband, Herman, one sister, Vera Golding Evans of Inglewood, Calif.; John Golding of Denver, Colo., who made his home with them from the time he was 13 years of age.

She was a member of the First Christian Church of Clarinda, Iowa.

She will be missed by her loved ones and her many friends.

[Dowell, Viola Jane Allison]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 7, 1936    p. 5

Mrs. Joe Dowell Buried Here Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Dowell, 66, who died at her home in Bedford Wednesday, April 29, were held at the Baptist church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Hoge.  Burial was made in the New Hope cemetery.

Viola Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Allison [Ann Cleve], was born at Nunica, Mich., Jan. 29, 1870.

While she was still a girl her family moved from Michigan to Iowa, and then to Nodaway County, Mo.  Her home had been in Bedford for the past seventeen years.

She was married Nov. 4, 1891 to Joseph T. [homas] Dowell at Allison, Nodaway County, Mo.  Together, they traveled life's way for 45 years, each sharing the other's burden, and God honored them the finest success that can come to any couple by giving them a family, which was the joy of both and in which they found life's greatest interest.

Mrs. Dowell was kind and patient, sweet in her home and all that a mother ought to be.  For a long period she has not been well, but so uncomplaining had she been, that others did not realize that she was rapidly failing in her strength.

She united with the New Hope Baptist church at an early age, later transferring her membership to the East Mission church and then to the Bedford church.  She loved the church and in spite of increasing deafness on the part of both, she and her husband have been faithful in attendance.  She found one of her greatest sources of happiness in the little group of churchwomen with whom she associated.  Her faith in her Lord was a faith unto death, and in faith she lived her life and reared her family.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph T. [homas] Dowell of Bedford; three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Lottie Overton of Diagonal; Irvin Dowell of Diagonal; Mrs. Lela Snyder, Grant Dowell and Mrs. Beatrice Beaver of Bedford.  There are also twenty-three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Of the family of twelve of which she was a member, there are four who survive her.  They are George Allison of Hopkins, M. O. Allison of Palisades, Calif., Mrs. Amy Clary of Bedford, and Milo Allison of Hopkins.

One daughter, Mrs. Retta Henry, and one son, Earnest L. [loyd] Dowell, preceded their mother in death.

[Parker, Thomas A. C.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 7, 1936   p. 5

Obituary- Thomas Parker

Thomas [A. C.] Parker was born August 11, 1870 at Bedford, Iowa, the son of Stephen and Elizabeth Parker, and died t his home at Bedford at 11:19 a.m. Sunday May 3, 1936, at the age of 65.  His decease brings release from a long period of suffering due to cancer, during all of which he made as brave and patient a fight as anyone could make in the midst of suffering at times almost intolerable.

Mr. Parker lived practically his entire life in Bedford.  He has been through all the years, a hard working, thrifty, neighborly, home loving citizen, who has contributed his part in making Bedford the friendly, desirable place to live that it is today.  A number of years he spent in the barber trade, but most of the time he had followed his trade as a painter.   Thus he has become widely known and his passing will be as widely mourned.

He loved his home, and found his greatest delight in the circle of his loved ones at home, for all of whom his affection was remarkable.  The employment that brought to him the greatest joy was his work around the premises of his home, where most of his odd time was spent in keeping things up that his home might be the delightful place he wished it to be for him and his loved ones.  He reveled in the spring time, this very time in which he has passed from earth to the "Heavenly Springtime," and most of his time was spent in the out of doors among the beauties of Mother Nature.  The prayers of his later days were abounding in thanksgiving for the home that was his shelter and for the loving companion who ministered to him and made his way pleasant.

Mr. Parker was married June 8, 1898 to Miss Mattie Fitch [Martha Ellen], and for almost forty years they have traveled the road together in happy and affectionate companionship.  Three daughters were born to them, all of whom survive and have gone out to build homes and rear families of their own.

Outside his home, the one institution that received his loyalty and his interest was his church, the Bedford Baptist church, of which he and his companion became members some twenty-five years ago.  In this fellowship they have reared their family and made for themselves a large place in its life.  He will be sorely missed by his brethren in the church, and their sympathy goes out in full measure to the family.  During his days of illness, Mr. Parker communed with his Savior as with a friend who was by his side.  In that communion he found strength and the resignation that made him a most remarkable patient, and a hope that made him ready for anything that Savior might have in store for him.

Those who survive to mourn their great loss are the wife; three daughters: Mrs. T. [heodore] E. McNees [Lois], Estes Park, Colo.; Mrs. C. [harles] W. [esley] Cornell [Marie], Mrs. Paul Miller [Georgia] of Bedford; three grandchildren: Charles Cornell, Jr.; Lois Jean McNees and Marilyn McNees.  He is the last of his own family of brothers and sisters.  The circle of those to whom he has made himself a brother in spirit and who will mourn his passing almost as that of a loved kinsman, is very large.

[Fitch, Charles E.]

Times-Republican

Thursday    April 30, 1931    [p. 1]

Sudden Death Of Prominent Barber Sunday

Charles E. Fitch Was Sick Only A Short Time

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Was 61 Years Old

Had Followed The Barber Trade In Bedford For Past Forty Years

C. E. Fitch, well known and respected citizen of Bedford, passed away at his home early Monday morning.  He was taken sick about 3 weeks ago and at that time his illness was not considered serious, but later on he became worse and eventually his illness took a serious turn, and his family and friends knew that he was a very sick man.  During his illness he was given every attention that loving hands and hearts could give, as well as expert care and medical attention.  Mr. Fitch's life profession was that of a barber, which work he had followed for forty years.  For many years he was associated in his work at the Oak Barber Shop, which was then on Court Street.  For the past twelve or more years he has been employed by the Trumbo Barber Shop.  He was a credit and an honor to the trade which he followed, and always enjoyed a splendid working fellowship among men of like profession.  Mr. Fitch was a member of the Baptist church for more than forty years, and he always gave unselfishly of his time and money and Christian service to the church.  He was a member of the Board of Deacons for 15 years and was the Senior Deacon at the time of his death.  He was for many years President of the B. Y. P. U., Superintendent of the Sunday school and Chairman of the Ushers.  He was a member of the I. O. O. F., Yeomen Lodge and Modern Woodman Lodge.

Charles E. Fitch, son of John and Sarah Jane [Bray] Fitch, was born in Dakota City, Nebr., February 13^th, 1870, being 61 years, 2 months and 14 days of age at the time of his death.  He moved with his parents from Nebraska to the state of Iowa in the year 1884 and had been a resident of Taylor County for 47 years.  He was one of a family of 5 children, all of whom survive him, his going marking the first break in the family chain.  Jan. 8, 1894, he was united in marriage to Miss Mae Golding at Bedford.  To this union was born one son, Vern, who resides in Indianapolis, Ind.  He is survived by his wife and son; two grandsons, Donald and Robert; one brother, William Fitch, of Bedford; three sisters, Mrs. I. [rwin] J. Bailey [Frances] and Mrs. Thos. Parker [Martha Ellen] of Bedford, and Mrs. C.[harles] C. King [Mamie] of Fort Collins, Colo., besides other relatives and a host of friends.

The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell, and assisted by Rev. C. Wesley Fletcher of Bloomfield.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

[Fitch, William E.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    August 22, 1940    [p. 1]

Will Fitch, 73, Dies Tuesday A. M.

Will Fitch, 73, of Bedford, died unexpectedly at his home about 6 o'clock Tuesday morning of heart trouble.  He had been cranking his car and working to get it started just prior to his death and the exertion is believed to have contributed to his death.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. A. Douglas Steffenson, and burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Mr. Fitch is survived by his wife, two sons, John Fitch and Harold Fitch of Bedford; three sisters, Mrs. Tom Parker [Martha Ellen] and Mrs. I. [rwin] J. Bailey [Frances] of Bedford and Mrs. King [Mamie] of Colorado.

 [Fitch, William E.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    August 29, 1940    p. 8

Obituary

W. E. Fitch

W. E. Fitch, a resident of Bedford for many years, died suddenly at his home Tuesday, August 20, 1940.

The funeral services were held at the Bedford Methodist Church, Thursday afternoon, August 22, conducted by Rev. A. Douglas Steffenson.  Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

William E. Fitch, son of John T. [ownsend] and Sarah Jane [Bray] Fitch, was born in Fairfield, Iowa, April 12, 1867, being aged 73 years, 4 months and 8 days at the time of his death.

When very young he moved with his parents to Dakota City, Nebr., and at the age of seventeen years moved to Bedford, Iowa, where he spent the remainder of his life.

On Dec. 11, 1890 he was married to Miss Flora Putnam.  To them were born two sons, John Henry Fitch and Harold Paul Fitch, both of Bedford.

He united with the Methodist church at Gilead when a young man and in later years transferred his membership to the Bedford Methodist church, where he served on the Board of Trustees.  He was always faithful to his church.  He was devoted to his home and family and was admired by all for his sterling qualities.

Surviving relatives are the wife and two sons; two grandchildren, Glen Fitch and Shirley Jean Fitch; three sisters, Mrs. I. [rwin] J. Bailey [Frances] and Mrs. Mattie [Martha Ellen] Parker of Bedford and Mrs. C. [harles] C. King [Mamie] of Fort Collins, Colo.  One brother, Chas. E. Fitch of Bedford, preceded him in death.

[Fitch, Sarah Jane Bray]

Times-Republican

Thursday    February 20, 1919    [p. 1]

Mrs. Sarah Fitch

Sarah Jane Bray, daughter of Jerry [Jeremiah] and Emma [Hadley] Bray, was born in Hendricks County, Ind., April 4, 1844, and entered into rest at the home of her son, W. [illiam] E. Fitch, at Bedford, Iowa, February 13, 1919, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 9 days.

When about four years of age her parents removed to Jefferson County, Iowa, and settled near Fairfield.  Her mother died when she was about 8 years of age.  Her early life was spent in Jefferson County.  It was here that on April 18, 1866, she became the wife of John T. [ownsend] Fitch.  To this union were born five children, all of whom survive their mother: William E. Fitch of Bedford, Iowa; Chas. E. Fitch, Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. Frances Bailey, Bedford Iowa; Mrs. Mattie [Martha Ellen] Parker, Bedford, Iowa, and Mrs. Mamie King, Fort Collins, Colo.

After her marriage she resided in Jefferson County for 2 years, after which they moved to South Dakota County, Neb.  After a 15 years residence there, the family came to Taylor County, Iowa, and settled in Mason Township, where they remained until about 29 years ago, when they took up their home in Bedford.  Here, on December 24, 1900, the husband passed away.  Sister Fitch kept up her own home until a few years ago, but since then has been making her home with her children.

In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by two brothers, Calvin Bray of Longmont, Colo., and Sanford Bray, Fairfield, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Mattie Coffin, of Washington, Iowa; by three half brothers, Alvin Bray of Richland, Iowa; Levi Bray of Fairfield, Ia.; and Geo. Bray of Veo, Iowa; and also by two half-sisters, Mrs. Amanda Trail, Fairfield, Iowa; and Mrs. Julia Rice, [Fairfield, Ia., who] join in mourning her passing.

Sister Fitch was converted when a child and united with the Baptist church at Fairfield, Iowa.  When they removed to Nebraska, she and her husband put their church memberships in the Methodist Episcopal church.  They brought their letters to Iowa and on their removal to Bedford became identified with the Bedford church.  She was an earnest, consistent Christian mother, devoted to her family, and giving herself without reserve to minister to them.  To her, the home was the center of her interest, and to make it a model home was her highest ambition.  She molded and trained her family by a positive Christian character, leaving the stamp of her own worthy purpose on their developing lives.  Happy dispositioned, patient and self-sacrificing, her children may well "rise up to call her blessed."  Her undying spirit has slipped out and closed the door of the workshop of clay, for the days work is done.  She is at home with loved ones in the Father's house.

 The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon, in charge of the pastor, Levi P. Goodwin, assisted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher and Rev. E. E. Lowe.  Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

[Bailey, Frances Florence Fitch]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 20, 1965    p. 6

Final Rites Held Here For Mrs. I. W. Bailey

Funeral services for Mrs. I. [rwin] W. (Frances Florence) Bailey, long time Taylor County resident, were held May 14 at State Street, Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, with Carl Cummings officiating.  Mrs. Bailey died May 12, 1965 at Armstrong Rest Home in Bedford at the age of 93 years and 14 days.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Included in the services was the following obituary:

Frances Florence Fitch, daughter of John T. [ownsend] and Sarah Jane Bray Fitch, was born April 28, 1872 at Jackson, Nebr., and departed this life May 12, 1965 at Bedford, Iowa at the age of 93 years and 14 days.

When she was five years old her family moved to Jefferson County, Iowa and when she was twelve years of age they moved to Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, where she grew to adulthood and continued to reside.

On February 13, 1890, she was united in marriage to Irwin J. Bailey at Bedford, Iowa, and to them were born three daughters: Coryl Owen of Creston, Iowa; Bernice Moore of Fort Worth, Texas; and Alice Ekberg of Omaha, Nebr.; one son, Roy Bailey, now deceased.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, William and Charles Fitch, and one sister, Mattie [Martha Ellen] Parker.  Her husband, Irwin J. Bailey, died September 17, 1953.

She leaves to cherish her memory her three daughters; ten grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Charles King [Mamie] of Fort Collins, Colo.; nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

She was a member of the Christian Church and active in the various responsibilities of the church as long as her health would permit.

Mrs. Bailey had a pleasant smile and a kind word for everyone as she enjoyed people.

She was numbered among the pioneer citizens of our community for Bedford was a young village when she moved here with her parents when she was twelve years old.  During these years that have been hers to live and enjoy she has seen many changes in the program of daily living.

She was a kind and loving wife and mother, friend and neighbor and will be missed by all who knew her.

[Bailey, Irwin J. "Winnie"]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 24, 1953    [p. 1]

I. J. Bailey Died At Home Sept. 17

I. J. Bailey, more familiarly known as "Winnie" and a long-time resident of Bedford, died at his home Sept. 17 after an illness of several months.

Funeral services were conducted at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home Saturday afternoon by Rev. Benj. R. Hollis of the Bedford Christian church.  Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Irwin J. Bailey, son of David and Mary L. [Garrigues] Bailey, was born at West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa, on June 3, 1866 and died at the age of 87 years, three months, 14 days.

When he was nine years of age, he came with his parents to Taylor County, where he had since made his home.  On February 13, 1890 he was married to Frances F. [lorence] Fitch.  To them were born four children:  Coryl, Roy, Bernice and Alice.

Mr. Bailey had been a member of the Christian church for more than 50 years.  For many years he was in the plumbing business and made many friends in these relationships.

To mourn his passing he leaves his wife; the four children:  Mrs. Coryl F. Owen of Clarinda, Roy I. Bailey of Riverton, Wyo., Mrs. Bernice M. Moore of Fort Worth, Tex., Mrs. Alice M. Ekberg of Omaha; ten grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren.

[Haynie, Elmer Russell]

Times-Republican

Thursday    February 20, 1919    [p. 1, 8]

Elmer R. Haynie

The remains of Elmer R. [ussell] Haynie, who died Dec. 26 of last year, were brought to Bedford from St. Joe, where they had been placed temporarily, last Monday for interment in the Bedford cemetery.

Elmer R. [ussell] Haynie was born in Grant Township, Taylor County, Iowa, Jan. 16, 1885, and departed from this life Dec. 26, 1918, at his home near Forbes [Holt County], Mo.

When a young man he moved with his parents to Hamilton, Mo., and in 1906 returned to Taylor County, Iowa.  On the 19^th of April 1908, he was united in marriage to Miss Vera [Alma] DeHaven.  To this union two children were born:  Roy, aged seven years and Donald, aged five years.

In early manhood he made a confession in Jesus and always lived an honest Christian life.  He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, a father, mother, sister and four brothers.