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[Barker, Florence Edna Smith] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday January 3, 1990 p. 3 FLORENCE BARKER
Funeral services for Florence Barker were held Saturday, Dec. 23, 1989 at Shum- Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was at Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa. Florence [Edna] Barker, daughter of Henry and Edith Smith was born at Diagonal, Iowa December 22, 1919 and departed this life December 19, 1989 at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Neb. at the age of 69 years. She lived in Diagonal and grew to maturity in Diagonal where she attended the public school and the Baptist Church. On August 19, 1937 she was united in marriage to Fern [Stanley] Barker at Maryville, Mo. and they lived in Colorado and Iowa. To this union three children were born: Ben, Ken and Terry. She was employed by Rocky Mountain Pottery. She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, and one brother. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Fern Barker; three children, Ben, Ken and Terry, two sisters, Julia and Ellen Smith; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her interests included art, outdoor gardening, plants, home and family. She was a kind and devoted wife, grandmother, great grandmother, and mother and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 26, 1954 [p. 1] Mrs. Sarah Bartley Rites Were Friday Mrs. Sarah Ann Bartley, a long-time resident of the Bedford community, died at her home in Bedford, August 18. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Wilbur Travis of the Christian church. Burial was In Fairview cemetery. Sarah Ann Gilmore, daughter of Daniel and Lucinda [Wells] Gilmore, was born Oct. 29, 1862 at Hazel Green, Ky., and died at the age of 92 years, nine months, 18 days. The greater part of her life was spent in and near Bedford. In the year 1878, she was married to Lafayette Bartley and to them four children were born. Her husband and daughter preceded her in death. When young in life, she professed her faith in the Savior and united with the Christian church. She leaves two sons, Emmet Bartley of Clarks, Mo., Kelley Bartley of Nampa, Idaho; and one daughter, Mrs. George Stephens of Bedford; also one sister, Mrs. J. M. Little of Bedford; nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren. Taylor County Republican Thursday February 9, 1882 p. 4 —Died, on Saturday, the 4th inst., at Conway, Mr. O. [liver] P. [erry] Blake, aged about forty years, of typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of two weeks .The deceased leaves a wife and three children surviving him. The funeral, which was an unusually large one, took place on Sunday, the services being conducted by Rev. T. K. Tyson. Taylor County Democrat Thursday November 16, 1893 p. 4 J. [ohn] A. Buchanan received word from Kansas City Monday morning that his brother, F.[rank] M. Buchanan, who was engaged in the grocery business in that city, had died on Saturday, Nov. 11. Mr. Buchanan went down Tuesday to attend the funeral. The deceased was well known throughout this county, and had a large circle of personal friends, who will be shocked at the sad intelligence of his death. The news will be especially sad to his aged father, Dr. H. [ugh] M. Buchanan, of Conway, whose health is in a precarious condition. [Buchanan, Hugh M., 1821-1893] Taylor County Democrat Thursday December 28, 1893 p. 4 As we are closing our forms to go to press, we learn that Dr. H. [ugh] M. Buchanan, of Conway, died last Monday and [was] buried yesterday. We have been unable to obtain any particulars but will give an extended obituary next week. Dr. Buchanan was one of the old settlers of Taylor County. Clearfield Chronicle Thursday January 11, 1990 [p. 1] Eunice [Marie Frame] Calkin, 73, Clearfield, passed away Monday, January 8, 1990 at 4:00 A. M. at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines where she had undergone major surgery---4-By-Pass and suffered a stroke during surgery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ramona Duey of California and Mrs. Janet Maharry of Des Moines, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband [Henry in September, 1989. Services will be conducted Thursday, January 11, 1990 from the United Methodist Church in Clearfield. No further information is available at Press time. [Calkin, Eunice Marie Frame] Clearfield Chronicle Thursday January 18, 1990 p. 3 EUNICE MARIE CALKIN
Eunice Marie Calkin was the sixth child born to Clarence and Mary (Overmire) Frame. She was born Jan. 14, 1916 in Clearfield, Iowa. She graduated from Clearfield High School in 1934 and lived in the Clearfield area most of her life. On October 19, 1936 she was united in marriage to [James] Henry Calkin. To this union three children were born: Ramona, James Everett and Janet. Eunice was a member of Eastern Star, the HiWay Culture Club, Rook Club, the United Methodist Women, and an active member of the Clearfield United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry and an infant son, James Everett, both of her parents, two brothers, and one sister. Left to remember her are her two daughters, Ramona Duey of Folsom, California, her children, Linda and her husband, Bob Bartlett of Rocklin, California, Craig and his wife, Julie and their son, Zachary of Placerville, California. Janet Maharry and husband, Randall Maharry, their three children, Christopher, Michael and Sarah of West Des Moines, Iowa. Also, Eunice’s two brothers, Glen and Floyd Frame, both of Clearfield. Also several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Eunice left this life this past Monday, January 8, 1990 in Des Moines, Iowa at the Iowa Methodist Hospital at the age of 73. Funeral services were Thursday, January 11th at 10:00 A. M. at the Clearfield, United Methodist Church. Rev. Al Rusk officiated with burial in the Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa. Clearfield Chronicle Thursday September 14, 1989 [p. 1] [James] Henry Calkin 73 passed away at his home Monday evening Sept. 11th following a lengthy illness. He is a life long resident of Clearfield. He is survived by his wife, Eunice of the home and two daughters, Ramona Duey of Folsom, Calif. and Mrs. Janet (Dr. Randall) Maharry of Des Moines. Final rites were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 13th from the United Methodist Church Clearfield with Rev. Alan Rusk officiating. Obituary next week. [Calkin, James Henry] Clearfield Chronicle Thursday September 21, 1989 p. 3 JAMES HENRY CALKIN
James Henry Calkin was born on a farm near Clearfield, Iowa on January 7, 1916. He was the fourth child of Archie and Nettie Brown Calkin. Henry graduated from Clearfield High School in 1934. In 1936 he was united in marriage to Eunice [Marie] Frame. He was employed at Spurrier Oil Company in Clearfield for 2 years and farmed for 28 years in the area. He was active in The Clearfield Lions Club, Masons and Eastern Star. Henry was a faithful and active member of the Clearfield United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Everett, both of his parents, two sisters and one brother. Left to remember him are his wife, Eunice, two daughters, Ramona Duey, her children, Linda and Bob Bartlett, Craig and his wife Julie and son, Zackery. Janet and her husband Randall Maharry and two sons, Chris and Mike and daughter, Sarah; one brother, Edward and his wife, Helen. Also nine nieces and their husbands and one nephew and several cousins and many friends. Henry passed away at his home Monday September 11,1989. Services were conducted on Wednesday, September 13 1989 at 1:30,P.M. at the Clearfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Allan Rusk officiating. Burial in the Conway cemetery in Conway, Iowa. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 18, 1964 p. 3 OBITUARY Nettie Ada Calkin
Nettie Ada Brown was born on June 19, 1887, and passed away at her home in Clearfield, Iowa, on Fri., June 5, at the age of 77 years. She attended the Clearfield public school from which she graduated in 1906. On December 12, 1906 she was united in marriage to Archie E. [verett] Calkin. To this union were born two daughters, Marjorie (Mrs. Louie) Zamrzla of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and Thelma (Mrs. Claire) Cook of Iowa City, Iowa; and three sons, Leland [Earl] of Des Moines; [Cecil] Edward of Minneapolis, and [James] Henry of Clearfield. Early in life, Nettie joined the Presbyterian Church and transferred her membership to the Methodist church when she was married. For many years she was active in Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie, in December of 1963. She is survived by her five children, a brother, Herman Brown of Clearfield, ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were conducted from the Methodist church at 2:00 p. m. with the Rev. Herbert Phillips officiating. Bob McMath and Walter Owens sang accompanied by Joan Owens at the organ. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. Bedford Free Press Thursday June 8, 1911 p. 7 Obituary—Mrs. Copple Hester A. [nn] Taylor was born Feb. 20, 1828, at Brush Creek, Adams County, Ohio and died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Dan Marsh, May 27, 1911 at 1 a. m., aged 83 years, 3 months and 7 days. She was married to J. [ohn] W. Copple, April 6, 1846. To this union were born two children—one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Marsh, of near Conway, and one son, W. [illiam] R. Coppel, of Bedford. She had two grandsons and six great grandsons and one sister, Sarah Woodrow, who survive her. In 1856 she moved to Mason county, Illinois, and in 1870 they moved to Taylor county, Iowa, and located at what is known as Hadden [Hayden] Grove. In 1874 they came to Conway where she has since resided. Mrs. Coppel’s husband preceeded her to the better land about twenty-eight years ago. She was converted and joined the M. E. church when 15 years of age and for sixty-eight years Mrs. Coppel led a devoted Christian life always attending church when her health permitted. She was a good neighbor and a loving mother. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church in that city Memorial Sunday (last Sunday) at 11 o'clock. The sermon, which was beautiful and touching, was preached by the pastor, Rev. Jordan. A large choir rendered songs, which had been favorites with the deceased. After the services the remains were conveyed to the Conway cemetery, where they were consigned to the grave by the side of her husband, who had proceeded her in death many years ago. Until a short time ago Mrs. Copple lived in Conway at her home on South Street, where for many years she had enjoyed a quiet life, always appreciating the kindness of neighbors and friends who will now miss her so much. The relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their hour of sadness. The relatives desire to thank all friends for assistance and
sympathy given them during the sickness, death and burial of their beloved
mother. — Conway Record. Bedford Free Press Thursday May 19, 1910 p. 8 J. L. Hall returned last week from Kirkwood, Ill., where he had been for a few weeks attending the illness of his father, which terminated in his death on May 4. Mr. Truman Hall was born near Rome, N. Y., April 13, 1828. He was at one time a resident of Bedford, but left here in 1898 for Parker, S. D., where after two years residence he returned to his old home in Kirkwood, Ill. His death will be learned with regret by all who knew him. [Jarvis, Rosella Norman Blake] Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 15, 1937 [p. 1] Mrs. R. A. Jarvis, 84 Dies In Oklahoma Mrs. R. [osella] A. [nn] Jarvis, a resident of Bedford and community for many years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vena Templin at Cordell, Okla., Sunday, April 11, at the age of 84 years, 9 months, and 19 days. The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Hogue. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. Rosella A. [nn] Norman was born in Park [e] County, Ind., June 23, 1852. On March 8, 1870 she was united in marriage to Olive[r] P. [erry] Blake at Bellmore,
Ind., and they made their home for a time in Indiana and then, in 1877, moved
to Taylor county, Iowa, near Conway. To this union three children were born: C. [larence] R. Blake of Albuquerque,
N. Mex.; P [erley] A. [rthur] Blake of Bedford and V. [ertel] E. Blake of
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Mr. Blake died Feb. 4, 1882. In September 1886 she was married to W. [illiam] H.[enry] Jarvis, at the Baptist church in Bedford. To this union two children were born, Vena Templin of Cordell, Okla., and Hazel Gregg of Topeka, Kans. All of these children survive and mourn her departure as that of one who through the years has filled well the high calling of Motherhood with respect to all her children. In 1902 Mrs. Jarvis moved to Bedford to give her daughters the advantage of the Bedford schools. After they had finished in the schools here she moved to Denver, that they might attend university. The later years of her life have been spent in Colorado and Oklahoma with her daughters in their homes. Many of the older residents remember her residence here in this county and speak of her as a neighbor and friend who helped to make life in Bedford pleasant in those earlier days. When a small child she confessed the Savior and was baptized into the Baptist church. She has retained her membership with that denomination and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Topeka, Kans., at the time of her death. She was a member of the Bedford Baptist church for many years. Older Baptists speak of her faithfulness to her church during her residence here, coming to Sunday school with her daughters and filling her place as best she could in the church. She was part of a generation who have laid foundations at Bedford and wherever she had lived, for which all future generations will be indebted. Mrs. Jarvis, herself, made most of the plans for her funeral, even to the choosing of the Scripture, the songs, the naming of the pallbearers, and other items. And she left a benediction for her children and grandchildren which she desired should be read. It is this: "May God's greatest blessing rest on all of my dear children and all my dear grandchildren, whom Mother has loved so dearly. Bless and keep them till' we all meet again to part no more."
Bedford Free Press Thursday May 19, 1910 p. 8 Word was received here today of the death of Mrs. Abigil Norman at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. A. Jarvis, in Denver, Colo. The remains will be brought to her home in Conway, where funeral services will be held. [Norman, Abigail Crooks] Bedford Free Press Thursday May 26, 1910 [p. 1] Abigal Crooks Norman was born in Putnam County, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1815, and died in Denver, Colorado at her daughter's home Tuesday, May 17, 1910, she being 94 years, 8 months and 20 days of age. When but a small child her parents moved to Park County, Indiana. August 7, 1842, she was married to Irwin Norman who preceded her to the Better Land January 2, 1859. To this union six children were born, three of whom died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her loss G. [eorge] H. [oward] Norman of Eddyville, Iowa, Mrs. Mary E. [velyn] Reeves of Sedalia, Mo., and Rose Ella [Rosella] Jarvis of Denver, Colorado. Beside the above there are 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. In May of 1856, she with her husband and three small children moved to Taylor county, Iowa, and settled on their farm on the west "102." In March 1858, they moved to Eddyville, Iowa, where her husband died. In January 1860, she was converted and joined the M. E. church of which for all these years she has remained a faithful member. About 32 years ago she came back to Taylor County and made it her home until three years ago next August 27th,on her 92d birthday when she started to Denver for the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jarvis, who had preceded her to prepare a home. She was a pioneer of three states. In the first two she lived among the Indians until grown. The latter she has seen grow from a vast prairie almost uninhabited to one of the most prosperous counties of the state. She was a kind wife, a fond and loving mother, always caring for and thinking of those she loved. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who needed help. She was loved, honored and respected by all those who knew her. She had a wonderful constitution, having lived 20 years longer than any of her race. Thus ends a useful, upright life. In her death the community looses a kind neighbor and her children and grand children a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. [Norman, Abigil Crooks] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday May 26, 1910 [p. 1] AGED PIONEER DIES IN DENVER REMAINS OF MRS. NORMAN BROUGHT BACK TO COUNTY FOR INTERMENT Mrs. Abigal C. Norman, pioneer in Taylor county, and about thirty years a resident of this locality, died May 17 at the advanced age of 94 years, 8 months and 20 days. Death came while she was at the home of her daughter Mrs. Rosella Jarvis, in Denver, Col., where she had been living during the last three years. The remains were, brought back to Conway for burial, funeral services having been held Friday of last week. Abigal Crooks Norman was born in Putnam County, Ohio, August 27, 1815. When she was a small child her parents moved to Park [e] County, Indiana. August 7, 1842 she was united in marriage to Irwin Norman, whose death took place January 2, 1859. They were the parents of six children, three of whom died in infancy. Surviving are G. H. Norman of Eddyville, Ia., Mrs. Mary E. [velyn] Reeve [s] of Sedalia, Mo., and Rosella Jarvis of Denver, Col. There are also fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. In May 1856, Mr. and Mrs. Norman and three small children moved to Taylor county, and settled on a farm on the West One hundred and Two river. In March 1858, they moved to Eddyville, Ia., where Mr. Norman died. About thirty-two years ago she came back to Taylor County and made this her home until August 27, 1907, her ninety-second birthday, when she started for Denver and entered the home prepared for her by her daughter. Mrs. Norman was a pioneer in three states. In the first two she lived among the Indians, and in the third she saw an almost uninhabited county grow to prosperity not exceeded in the state. In January 1860, she united with the Methodist Episcopal church, her membership continuing therein throughout the remainder of her life. Her life was consistent with this membership, and the love, honor and respect that was forthcoming from a large circle of friends and neighbors was the result of the kindness of a long life.
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