Obituaries
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[Dippel, August]

Times-Republican

Thursday    March 19, 1925    p. 8

August Dippel Died At Portland Home

The following clipping was handed us for publication, being taken from the Portland Oregonian of March 12, 1925:

"Funeral arrangements are being made today for August Dippel, local resident, who died yesterday at Good Samaritan hospital after a protracted illness.   Mr. Dippel came to Portland 35 years ago, at the age of 35.  He was a member of the Masons and of Lincoln Garfield post of the G. A. R.  His widow, Iowa Dippel, and a son, Glenn, survive."

[Amanda] Iowa Dippel, the widow of August Dippel, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCracken [Elizabeth Ann Lewis] who were old time residents of Bedford.  Mr. and Mrs. Dippel were married in Bedford.  They became acquainted while she was assistant postmistress at Bedford, and Mr. Dippel was the traveling representative of the Studebaker Carriage & Wagon Company.

[Edwards, Thomas Jefferson]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    March 12, 1925     p. 8

T. J. Edwards Dead

T. [homas] J. [efferson] Edwards, about 75 years of age, passed away at his home southeast of Bedford, Saturday, March 7.  Mr. Edwards had been in fairly good health and had been seen in Bedford not so very long ago.  The funeral was held last Tuesday at the Christian church, Rev. Price preaching the services.   Interment was in the Forest Grove cemetery.

[Edwards, Thomas Jefferson]

Times-Republican

Thursday    March 19, 1925    p. 8

Obituary of Late Thomas J. Edwards

Thomas J. [efferson] Edwards was born in Henry County, Iowa, Mar. 16, 1843, and died Mar. 7, 1925.

He was married to Henrietta Hollingsworth in 1863.  She died in 1883.

To this union were born seven children: Mrs. L [ytle] C. [hristian] Widner [Syrena Jane], Bedford; Mrs. Laura Smalley, who died in 1924; William H. Edwards of Amherst, Neb.; Charles Edwards died at the age of 18; John Edwards died a few years after his brother Charles; Mary Edwards died in infancy; Frank Edwards of Atwood, Kans., and Joe Edwards [Thomas Joseph] of Brush, Colo.

Mr. Edwards moved to Wayne County with his family in 1866.  In 1883 he moved to Taylor County where he spent the greater part of his remaining years.

[Hindman, Retta May]

Taylor County Democrat

Thursday    October 19, 1893

Died

Hindman---At the home of its parents in the south part of the city, on Friday, Oct. 13, 1893, Retta May, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. [ra] A. Hindman [Jane Maxwell], aged 2 months and 28 days.  The funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J. C. Lewis.  Interment was made in the Hoover cemetery in Jackson Township.  Mr. and Mrs. Hindman have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the sad bereavement that has come to them.

[Bean, Cecilia Anthony]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    March 24, 1910    p. 5

Mrs. Cecilia Bean

Mrs. Cecilia Anthony Bean was born in Milton, N. Y. August 7, 1827.  She was united in marriage to Joel H. Bean, Nov. 4, 1852, at Macedon, N. Y.  In 1857, they moved to Iowa, locating in Montgomery County.  They then moved to Page County in 1864, where they resided until Mr. Bean's death in 1896.  Mrs. Bean was the mother of five children, two of whom died in infancy.  Those remaining to mourn her demise are Mrs. Alice McGuire, Eugene, Ore.; Cass Bean, Omaha; Mrs. C. [layton] M. Paschal [Mabel], Bedford.

Since Mr. Bean's death the deceased has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Paschal, in Bedford.  Six years ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis and for the past two years has been confined to her bed, until death came to her relief Monday.

The funeral services were held at the home of Dr. C. [layton] M. Paschal Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. D. McMasters, and the remains were taken to Hawleyville for interment.  The bereaved have the sympathy of all.

[Bean Cecilia Anthony]

Times-Republican

Thursday    March 24, 1910    p. 5

Mrs. Cecilia A. Bean

Mrs. Cecilia Anthony Bean died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. [layton] M. Paschal, Sunday, March 20, at the age of 82 years.  She had been lingering between life and death many months.

Mrs. Bean was born at Milton, N. Y., August 7, 1827, and was married at Macedon, N. Y. November 4, 1852 to Joel H. Bean.  They came to Montgomery County, Iowa in 1857 and from there they moved to Page County in 1864, at which place they lived until the death of Mr. Bean February 4, 1896.  To this union five children were born, one son and four daughters, two of whom died in infancy.  The remaining are Mrs. Alice McGuire of Eugene, Ore., Cass Bean of Omaha, and Mrs. C. [layton] M. Paschal [Mabel] of Bedford.  The funeral services were held at the home of Dr. C. [layton] M. Paschal Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, conducted by Rev. D. McMasters of the Baptist church, after which the body was taken to Hawleyville and laid to rest in the cemetery of that place.

[Paschal, Mabel Bean]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday   October 31, 1946    [p. 1]

Mrs. Mabel Paschal Dies Here Tuesday

Mrs. Mabel [Bean] Paschal, 86, a resident of Bedford for many years and wife of the late Dr. C. [layton] M. Paschal, died at her home in Bedford, Tuesday, October 29, after having been [in] failing health for many months.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home, this Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Gordon F. MacLean.  Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Mrs. Paschal is survived by two sons, B. [eryl] E. Paschal, Dr. K. [arl] B. Paschal and their wives, of Bedford.  Also by two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

[Burk, Daniel James]

Times-Republican

Thursday    May 15, 1930    p. 5

Daniel James Burk

Daniel James Burk was born in Madison County, Iowa, Sept. 8th, 1854, and passed away in his home in Kansas City, Mo., May 7, 1930, at  [words missing] months and 29 days.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, May 11, from the Wetmore Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley, and the body was laid to rest in the Bedford Cemetery.

In early manhood Mr. Burk moved with his parents to Hopkins, Mo.  On Jan. 8, 1893, he was united in marriage to Catherine Elizabeth Stevens.  In 1894 they moved to Bedford, Ia., where he entered the employ of N. J. Levine where he faithfully performed his duties for many years.  In the spring of 1920 he moved to a farm at Adrian, in Bates County, Mo., remaining there until 1928 when he moved to Kansas City, where he resided at the time of his death.  He leaves to mourn his death his wife, two sons, Glenn and Curtis, both of Kansas City and one daughter, Hortense, of Washington.  A sister, Mrs. Melissa Wisdom, lives at Los Angeles, Calif.  Mrs. Burk fell, breaking her shoulder, and was not able to attend the funeral.  Mr. Burk was a faithful worker, a loyal friend, a devoted husband and father.  While living here in Bedford he won for himself a place of highest esteem for his straightforward and upright dealing with all and consequently a wide circle of friends.

[Hartzler, Josephine Lois Sigler]

Times-Republican

Thursday    May 15, 1930    p. 5

Josephine Sigler Hartzler

Josephine Lois Sigler, daughter of Meshack and Pamela McBride Sigler, was born on June 15th, 1844, near Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa.  She attended school in Washington, Iowa, where she met Mr. Samuel Hartzler, Nov. 30th, 1863, upon his return from the war.  To this union 5 children were born.  One son, Charles Samuel, died April 25, 1906.  Mr. and Mrs. Hartzler came to Taylor County in the spring of 1880, settling in Holt Township.  They came to the farm near Bedford 33 years ago.  This remained the family home until death called each of them.  Mr. Hartzler departed this life Feb. 3rd, 1916, after a period of failing health.  Mrs. Hartzler passed away Saturday evening, May 10, 1930, aged 85 years, 10 months and 25 days.  She united with the church under the ministry of Rev. Ware, when a mission was conducted at Forest Grove.  Mrs. Hartzler was of a quiet disposition, living for her home and family, and was unable for several years to attend church on account of physical infirmity.  She enjoyed sacred music and church services over the radio.  She took great comfort in reading her bible, the pages of which show the many portions that she especially loved.  She is survived by four of her children, Mrs. R. [obert] H. [utchinson] Coulthard [Minnie] of Gravity, Harry L. of Bedford, William W. and Miss Bertha of the home.  She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Of a family of 12 children, she was the last to pass on.

The funeral was held at the home Monday, May 12th, at 2:30 p. m.  The services were conducted by Rev. C. F. McMican and Rev. John A. Currie.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

[Cavin, Samuel Wiley]

Times-Republican

Thursday    May 15, 1930    p. 5

Samuel Wiley Cavin

Samuel Wiley Cavin, son of John and Elenor [Wiley] Cavin, was born in Clayton, Illinois, Jan. 17, 1861, and departed this life at his home west of Athelstan, Ia., May 9, 1930, aged 69 years, 3 months and 22 days.  When but a boy, he moved to Worth County, Missouri with his parents, where he spent the greater part of his life, with the exception of about ten years.  He was united in marriage to Cora G. [eneva] Stevens, Mar. 7, 1886.  To this union four children were born, Albert M. of Blockton, Ia.; Lon G. [ilbert], of Savannah, Mo.; Frank S.[cott] of Blockton, Ia.; and Hattie, of St. Joseph, Mo.  His wife and all of the children survive him; also 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  When a youth, he united with the Christian Church.  He was a faithful husband, loving father, and well-respected citizen.

The funeral services were held in the Athelstan Baptist Church, May 11, 1930, conducted by Challie E. Graham, assisted by David Dye, and the remains were laid to rest in the Athelstan cemetery.

[Atkins, Charles Henry]

Times-Republican

Thursday    May 15, 1930    p. 5

Charles Henry Atkins

Charles H. Atkins passed away at a hospital in Maryville, Saturday, May 10th.

Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. F. McMican.  Interment was made in Graceland cemetery.

Charles Henry Atkins, son of William [Henry] and Mary E. [lendar Crow] Atkins, was born near Kirkwood, Ill., July 30, 1878.  From there he came with his parents to Taylor County, Iowa, at the age of four years.  He has lived on the home farm, which is located west of Bedford, practically the remainder of his life.  He was married February 28, 1898 to Jennie B. [lanche] Goff, who died in 1913.  To this union five children were born, three dying in infancy, and Bernice and Henry, who survive him.  On April 14th, 1916, he was again united in marriage to Helen H. Clary and to this union three children were born:  Dorothy, Lucille and Betty Jean, who, with their mother, survive him.  He also leaves to mourn his demise, two sisters, Mrs. Ina Bordner of Hopkins, Mo., and Mrs. Iva Craig of Blackwell, Okla.  He was a member of the Morning Star Presbyterian Church, also a member of the Modern Woodman Lodge, being a charter member at Siam, Iowa.  He was a kind and loving father and husband, a good neighbor, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

[Bordner, Ina Maud Atkins]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    June 25, 1970    p. 2

Final Rites Held June 18 For Ina M. Bordner

Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Lee (Ina) Bordner, 86, of Bedford, formerly of Gravity, were held June 21 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, conducted by Rev. Darrel Draper.  Mrs. Bordner died in the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City, Mo., on June 18, 1970.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Ina Maud Bordner, daughter of Wm. Henry Atkins and [Mary] Elendar Crow, was born June 4, 1884, in Taylor County, Iowa. 

On January 23, 1907, she was united in marriage to Frank Lee Bordner, who preceded her in death on June 5, 1952.  Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Harriett Maxine, who died in infancy.

When young she joined the Morning Star Presbyterian Church in Mason Township and in 1951 she transferred her membership to the Methodist Church in Gravity, Iowa.

She is survived by two daughters, Berniece Atkins Bayless of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and husband, Harold, and Margaret Beemer and husband, Elvin, of Bedford.

Four grandsons who enriched her life are Larry Lee Bayless and his wife Shirley, Sioux City, Iowa; Chris Elvin Beemer and his wife, Judy; Cedric Britt and Chad Bordner Beemer of Bedford.

She was a charter member of the Valley Community Club.  She loved her home, family and friends, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

[Parrish, Addison A.]

Times-Republican

Thursday    May 15, 1930    p. 5

A. A. Parrish

A. A. Parrish, Civil War veteran, passed away at his home in south Bedford, Wednesday evening, at 9 oÕclock, after an illness of only one day.  Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley, and assisted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell.  Members of the Woman's Relief Corps and the Rebekah Lodge attended the services in a body.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.  Taps were sounded by John Swap.

Addison A. Parrish, son of Micajah and Hannah Edmiston Parrish, was born June 6, 1841, in Owen County, Indiana, and was next to the oldest of six children.  He came with his parents to Iowa in 1854, crossing the Mississippi River at Burlington, when there were but three cabins there, and located near Burlington.  The next year the family moved to Clarke County, and it was from there that he enlisted in the 18th Iowa Infantry in 1861, and served till the close of the war.  He was united in marriage to Mrs. Susan S. [Paul] Denney, Nov. 19, 1865, at Osceola, Iowa.  They moved to Taylor County in 1867, and had always lived in Bedford and vicinity.  To this union were born 3 children, Mrs. Inez Payton, Wm. Parrish and Mrs. Adelle Bates, all of Bedford.  Mrs. Parrish passed away in February 1924.  Besides the three children, he is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Laura Douglass, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and three brothers, H.[arvey] W. [esley] Parrish of Bedford, J. [ames] C. Parrish of Osceola, and L.[ew] J. Parrish of Pueblo, Colorado.  In his young manhood, Mr. Parrish united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Osceola, in later years moving his membership to the Bedford church.  He always attended the church services as long as his health would permit.  He was a staunch member of the Grand Army of the Republic, being commander of the local Post at the time of his death.  He was always interested in the Woman's Relief Corps and their work as Auxiliary to G. A. R.

[Parrish, Micajah]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    June 29, 1905    p. 12

Micajah Parrish Dead

Micajah Parrish died at the home of his son, James Parrish, at Osceola, Saturday, June 24, aged 90 years, 3 months and 29 days.

He was for many years a resident of Taylor County, and was one of our most respected citizens.  He came to Iowa in 1854, crossing the Mississippi at Burlington when there were but three cabins there.  He was converted in 1836 and united with the Baptist church.  He was married to Miss Hannah M. Edmiston January 31, 1839, in Owen County, Indiana, who departed this life at Bedford, January 15, 1868.  He was again united in marriage to Eliza Ann Reed in 1887.

Deceased lived a devoted Christian life and was loved and respected by all.  In 1847, there being no members of his church faith near, he became a member of the Methodist church, and was an earnest and faithful worker until his death.

The body was shipped to Conway Monday and interred in the Lexington cemetery.  He leaves six children to mourn his death:  A. [ddison] A.  and Harvey [Wesley] Parrish, of Bedford; Mrs. T. [homas] A. [lexander] Trent [Mary Elizabeth] and James Parrish, of Osceola; Lew [Lewis] Parrish, of Creston, and John Parrish of Des Moines.

[Parrish, Susan Paul Denney]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    January 10, 1924 

Mrs. A. Parrish Dead

Susan S. Paul was born in Morgan County, Indiana, March 27, 1840.  She came to the end of the earthly journey January 8, 1924, at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 11 days.

She was married to Wm. M. Denney on Feb. 2, 1858.  To this union one daughter was born, now Mrs. Laura DouglassMr. Denney died in September 1861.

She was married to Addison A. Parrish on Nov. 19, 1865.  Together they have walked the pathway for more than 58 years.  To this union three children were born, Mrs. Lloyd Payton [Inez], Wm. M. Parrish and Mrs. C. [harles] S. [idney] Bates [Adelle].  The grandchildren are Paul, Alice, Eula and Dean Parrish; Alice, Howard and Jessie Payton; Charles and Cecil Douglass and Mrs. Ethel Waterman, and Mary Susan Bates.  There are 11 great grandchildren.

Sister Parrish was the last of a family of 12 children, her sister dying last spring at the age of 91 years.

She joined the Methodist Protestant church at an early age.  When she was 16 years of age there was a great revival held in her father's house that lasted for four weeks.  It was conducted by her Father, who was a minister of that denomination.  In that meeting nearly all the young people of the community were converted.  It was in this meeting that she made her decision for the Master---and there was no turning back.  She moved to Clark County in that state in 1854 and her membership was with the Protestant Methodist church there until the removal of the family to Bedford.  During the Pratt meeting here, in 1908,she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church under the pastorate of W. M. Dudley.

Her life was one of good cheer.  She always feared that she might become a burden to those of her family and even to the last her fine courage and determination kept her up.  Even the morning before her death she was singing one of the favorite hymns of her youth.  She did not fear death.  Life to her was precious.  Christ was very precious and she has gone to be with Him.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the Methodist church, and burial [was] in the Fairview cemetery.  Rev. Talley conducted the services.

[Parrish, Maria Greedy]

Bedford Times Press

Thursday    April 20, 1933    [p. 1]

Mrs. Harvey Parrish Dies At Home Here

Mrs. Harvey Parrish died at her home in north Bedford at 12:30 noon Sunday, having been in ill health for some time.  The funeral services were held at the home, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. F. McMican.  Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Mrs. Parrish, whose maiden name before her marriage was Maria Greedy, was born at Wiveliscomb, Somersetshire, England, February 6, 1852.  She came with her brother and sister to America in 1871, locating on a farm near Bedford, Iowa.  She had made this immediate vicinity her home since coming to this country.

She was married to Harvey [Wesley] Parrish in March 1874.  They started their home on a farm at the north edge of Bedford and continued to reside there for many years.  They moved into Bedford several years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Parrish were the parents of two daughters, Mary [Frances], who was Mrs. William Swearingen, and Edith [Olive], who was Mrs. Charles [Edward] Shapley.  Both daughters died years ago.

Mrs. Parrish is survived by her husband and two sisters, one living in England and one in Shenandoah.

She was christened in the Church of England and after coming to Bedford united with the First Presbyterian Church.

[Parrish, Harvey Wesley]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 23, 1940    [p. 1]

Harvey W. Parrish, 92, Succumbs At Home

Harvey W. Parrish, a resident of Bedford and community the past seventy-three years, died at his home Sunday, May 19, at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 5 days.

The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stanley Schlick.  Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Harvey Wesley Parrish, son of Micajah and Hannah [Edmiston] Parrish, was born in Monroe County, Indiana, Nov. 14, 1847.  He was one of a family of five sons and one daughter.

He moved with his parents to Clark County, Iowa, in 1854 and to Taylor County in 1867.  On March 1, 1874 he was married to Maria Greedy.  To them were born two daughters, Mary [Frances], who became the wife of Will [liam] Swearingen, and Edith [Olive], who married Charles [Edward] Shapley.  Both daughters and their husbands, one grandchild, and his wife, preceded Mr. Parrish in death.

He is survived by two brothers, 12 nieces and nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews, and 23 great great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Parrish was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

[Parrish, Luella "Ella" Meek]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 7, 1938    p. 8

Mrs. Lew Parrish Dies In Washington

Mrs. Lew [Lewis] Parrish, a former resident of Bedford, died Saturday, July 2, at her home in Seattle, Wash., following a second stroke of paralysis.  Mrs. Parrish will be remembered by the older residents of the community as Miss Ella [Luella] Meek, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex [ander] Meek.  The family moved from Bedford many years ago.

She is survived by her husband and two married daughters, Georgia, who resides in Seattle, and Beulah of Pueblo, Colo.  Her husband is a brother of Harvey Parrish of this city and received the message regarding the death.

[Parrish, Minnie Olive Eighmy]

Bedford Free Press

Tuesday    June 27, 1916    p. 8

Obituary - Mrs. Wm. Parrish

Mrs. William Parrish died at her home north of Bedford Thursday, age 39 years, 7 months and 29 days.  The funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Goodsell, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

Minnie Olive Eighmy was born in Taylor County, Iowa, October 3 1876.  She was the daughter of John D. [ow] and Martha [Olin Price] Eighmy, who with three brothers and two sisters survive her.  They are, Ralph Eighmy of Corning, Iowa, Irvin Eighmy and Gayol Eighmy of Taylor County, Mrs. Della F. [rancis] Thompson of Taylor County and Mrs. Bessie Lewis of Cedar Falls, Iowa.  She was united in marriage to William M. Parrish September 5, 1900.  To this union were born six children, the oldest having died in infancy.  The others are Paul, Alice, Ruth, Edna and DeanMrs. Parrish was a member of one of the old families of the county and had a wide circle of friends.  She was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Bedford, having united when she was sixteen years of age.

[PARRISH, MINNIE OLIVE EIGHMY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 6, 1916
Mrs. C. S. Bates of Des Moines attended the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Parrish, left here Friday for Osceola, her former home, for a short visit before returning to Des Moines.

[Parrish, William M.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 18, 1962    p. 5

Final Rites For Will Parrish Held Tues.

Final rites were held here Tuesday for Wm. M. Parrish, 91, well known Taylor Co. resident and former sheriff.  Interment was in Fairview cemetery.

Included in the service held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home was the following obituary:

Wm. M. Parrish passed away at the Missouri Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., at 9:00 a. m. Sunday, October 14, following a prolonged illness.  He would have been 92 years of age had he lived until January.

Wm. Parrish, son of Addison and Susan Paul Parrish, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1871.  He has lived in and near Bedford all of his life, except for the few months he spent in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul M. Cobb in St. Joseph, Mo., just prior to his death.

During the Spanish-American War, he served with Co. I of the 51st Regiment of the Iowa infantry in the Philippines.

Mr. Parrish was united in marriage to Minnie O. [live] Eighmy at Bedford, Iowa, Sept. 3, 1900.  She passed away in June 1916.  He is survived by two sons, Paul Parrish of Los Angeles, Calif., and Dean Parrish of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and three daughters, Alice Parrish of San Rafael, Calif., Mrs. Roy Buchanan [Ruth] of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Paul M. Cobb [Eula] of St. Joseph, Mo.; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Mr. Parrish was a member of the Methodist church and was also affiliated with the I. O. O. F. lodge and the V. F. W. in Bedford.