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[Gordon, Eva Pitman] Bedford Free Press Thursday September 21, 1911 [p. 1] Mrs. Roy Gordon Dead An exceptionally sad death was that which occurred Thursday morning, when Mrs. Roy Gordon passed away at the Gordon farm northeast of Bedford. Mrs. Gordon had been ill but a short time, giving premature birth to twin babies, and it was from the effect of this that she died. She was only about twenty-three years of age, and was married to Mr. Gordon about four years ago. Her maiden name being Miss Pittman, from Conway. She was held in high esteem by those who knew her, and her death will be sad news to her many friends. Her husband, whom she leaves to mourn, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Gordon, of this city, and was getting an excellent start in farming on his father's place, when this sad blow befell him. The funeral was held at Conway, at the M E. church, Sunday, conducted by Rev. Jordon, and was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends, taxing the church to its utmost to accommodate all who wished to pay their last respects to the departed. The parents, brothers and sisters, as well as the heart broken husband, have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. [Gordon, Eva Pitman] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday September 21, 1911 p. 5 OBITUARY Mrs. Eva Gordon Mrs. Eva Gordon, wife of Roy Gordon, died at her home southeast of Conway Thursday morning, Sept. 14, at 8 o'clock, aged 23 years. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. M. H. Jordan. Interment was in Conway cemetery. Eva A. Pitman was born March 10, 1888, at Conway, and resided there until her death. She was educated in the public schools there and in February 1905, united with the Methodist Episcopal church. She was united in marriage with [Samuel] Roy Gordon December 5, 1907.
South-West Democrat Friday October 26, 1888 p. 4 Died, at the residence of his parents, in Washington Township, on Friday, the 19th inst., William W. [inslow] Hamblin, only son of Hon. Dennis Hamblin, in the 21st year of his age. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fred Harris, at Sharps, on Sunday, and the remains interred in the cemetery at Conway. The young man had been attending school at Shenandoah for some time past. A swelling commenced on the side of his neck and his physician advised him to return home immediately. It became very painful and finally broke near the roots of his tongue. Shortly afterward unfavorable symptoms developed in other parts of the body and speedily terminated in his death. Deceased was a young man of excellent morals and highly respected by all who knew him. His death appears untimely and is a hard blow upon his parents, who no doubt had looked forward to the time when they would need such sympathy and support as only a dutiful son is likely to give. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 16, 1948 [p. 1] John Hamilton Dies At Home Sunday John M. Hamilton, a resident of Bedford and community for many years, died at his home in Bedford, Saturday, Sept. 11. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Gordon F. MacLean. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. John M. Hamilton was born at Strathaven, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on July 24, 1859. When he was about 14 years of age his family came to America and settled in Villisca, Iowa, later moving to Bedford. On February 18, 1887 he married Alice Townsend and they were companions for over 62 years. Six boys came into this home, four of whom, with their mother, survive. They are Clifford of California, Clyde of Greenfield, Leo (Scott) of Chicago and Lotus of California. Claude and Merle preceded their father in death. Mr. Hamilton was a member of the Bedford Presbyterian Church and of the Modern Woodmen of America. New Market Herald Thursday June 30, 1921 p. 3 S. [amuel] D. [avid] Hamilton received word Wednesday morning of the death of his brother, J. [ames] M. [arion] Hamilton, at Bradshaw, Nebr. They left in the afternoon by auto accompanied y his son Robert and son-in law R. [aymond] G.[uy] Godfrey. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday March 4, 1992 ARTHUR PAUL HARRIS
Funeral services for Arthur Paul Harris were held March 2, 1992 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa. A. [rthur] Paul Harris, son of Clyde Harris and Mary Schmidt Harris was born near Conway in Taylor County, Iowa July 20, 1917 and departed this life in Kimberling City, Mo. He grew to maturity in the Conway area where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church. In June of 1940 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Gebhardt and they lived on the home farm and owned and operated a grocery store and later an auto salvage until retirement in 1980. They moved to Reeds Springs, Mo. and then to Clarinda, Iowa where they resided at the time of Mrs. Harris’ death. Paul then moved to Kimberling City, Mo. where he had continued to reside until his death. One son, Max, was born to bless their home. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his son Max who died in 1980 and his wife Dorothy, who died January 31, 1991. Left to cherish his memory are a grandson, John Harris of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister, Grace Siedenburg and her husband Harold of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Paul, will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Taylor County Republican Thursday January 26, 1878 p. 3 CONWAY ITEMS A little child of O. [range] P. [almer] Harris died on Thursday, the 23d inst. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 1, 1939 p. 3 Obituary - C. A. Harris Clyde Arthur Harris, son of O. [range] P. [almer] and Annie Harris [Victoria Ann Starkey], was born near Conway, Iowa, August 22, 1881, the second in a family of three children. Stricken suddenly with a heart attack he passed away Saturday, May 27, 1939 at his home west of Conway at the age 57 years, 9 months and 5 days. His father was a civil war veteran and passed on when Clyde was but a child. He grew to manhood and lived his entire life on practically the same place on which he was born, moving only across the road after his marriage. On November 18, 1916, he was married to Mary [Katherine] Smith [Schmidt]. To this union two children were born, Paul and Grace, both of whom are at home. He was a patient sufferer through many illnesses extending over a number of years. He was of a quiet unassuming nature, asking only for the more simple things in life. He has been a loving father and a kind husband. He is survived by his wife and their two children; a brother, Floyd Harris and his two children, Maxine and Dean of Harrison, Ark. Funeral services were held from the Conway Methodist church Monday, May 29, 1939 at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. B. R. Weetman. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. [Harris, Dorothy Edith Gebhardt] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday February 6, 1991 p. 3 DOROTHY GEBHARDT HARRIS
Funeral services for Dorothy Gebhardt Harris were held Saturday, Feb. 2, 1991 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl, Cummings officiating. Burial was at Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa. Dorothy Edith Gebhardt Harris, daughter of John Gebhardt and Josie Paxton Gebhardt was born at Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa January 6, 1917 and departed this life January 31, 1991 at Golden Rod Manor in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 74 years and 25 days. She grew to maturity in the community where she was born where she attended the public school and the Methodist Church. She was graduated from Mount Ayr High School where she took Normal training and she later taught rural school in the area. On June 7,1940, she was united in marriage to Paul Harris at Clinton, Iowa. They lived on the Harris farm until they established and conducted the Harris Auto Salvage near Conway, Iowa until retirement. They then lived in Branson, Mo. until moving to Clarinda, Iowa in 1987 where they have continued to reside. One son, Max Arthur, was born to bless their home and to share their love. He passed away April 12, 1980. She was a devoted wife, homemaker and helper to her husband in the Auto Salvage business. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Max Arthur Harris; two sisters, Margaret Graham and Maxine Rychnovsky and two brothers, Max Gebhardt and Paul Gebhardt. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of the home; a grandson, John Harris of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister-in-law, Grace Siedenburg and her husband Harold of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Her family and friends will remember her as a kind and efficient person in all that she did and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday August 22, 1990 p. 5 MARY K HARRIS
Mary K. [athryn] Harris, 92, of Clarinda died Tuesday night, Aug. 14,1990 at Bethesda Care Center where she had been a resident since July 20. She was born July 3,1898, at Amboy, Ill., the daughter of Andrew and Margaret Kneip Schmidt. She was married to Clyde Harris in 1916. He preceded her in death in 1939. Mrs. Harris had been a schoolteacher in rural Taylor and Page County schools, worked at Connor's store and was a social worker in Douglas County, Omaha, Neb. before her retirement. She is survived by two children: Mrs. Harold (Grace) Siedenburg, and [Arthur] Paul Harris and wife Dorothy both of Clarinda. There are three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, one grandson, one sister, and two brothers. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 17 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. Dick Quinlan officiating. Burial was in Conway Cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 24, 1980 p. 6 Max Harris, 35 Last Rites Were Held April 15 Funeral services for Max Arthur Harris, 35, of Conway, held April 15 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Harris died April 12, 1980 in Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha. Interment was at the Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa. Max Arthur Harris, son of [Arthur] Paul and Dorothy [Edith Gebhardt] Harris, was born at Conway, Iowa, July 31, 1944. He lived and grew to maturity near Conway where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church. On January 21, 1966, he was united in marriage to Ruth Harlow of Bedford, Iowa, and to them one son, John Arthur was born. He was engaged in business with his parents, the Harris Auto Parts of Conway. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Paul and Dorothy Harris; his son, John Arthur Harris; grandmother, Mary K. Harris of Clarinda, Iowa; uncles; aunts; cousins; other relatives and a host of friends. He was a kind and considerate son and father and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Lenox Time Table Thursday December 16, 1943 p. 5 Mrs. William Hatchett
(EDITOR’S NOTE----The following obituary was written by Mrs. Hatchett nine years ago, placed in an envelope on which she had penned, “To be opened after I die.”) Rose Etta Perry, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Perry, was born February 9, 1864 near Edinburg, Christian county, Illinois. She was the third in a family of five children all of whom have preceded her to a better world. She was left an orphan at the age of seven years and was taken by a Christian family near Mechanicsburg, Illinois where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 21 years she joined the Baptist church at Sharpsburg, Illinois from which time she has lived a true Christian life. On August 30 [20], 1888 she was united in marriage to William Andrew Hatchett at Taylorville, Ill. Nine years of their married life was spent in Illinois where their three oldest children were born. They then moved to Bedford, Ia., living two years there then moved to Conway where their other four children were born and where all grew to manhood and womanhood. The surviving are her husband; three daughters, Claudia Severn of Lenox; Pearl Dotts of Los Angeles, Calif. and Grace Adair of Ames; and one son, Manford. A son, Eldon, and two daughters, Mildred and Mrs. Elta Horton preceded her in death. Mrs. Hatchett died December 10 at the age of 79 years, 10 months and a day. Funeral services were Monday, December 13, from the Barber
Funeral Home in Lenox with the Rev. E. F. Hagee in charge of the rites. Burial
was in Conway cemetery. [Hatchett, Rose Etta Perry] Lenox Time Table Thursday December 16, 1943 [p. 1] RITES MONDAY FOR MRS. BUD HATCHETT Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. E. F. Hagee, were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. W. A. (Bud) Hatchett, 80. Mrs. Hatchett died December 10 at her home in Lenox. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Claudia Severn of Lenox, Pearl Dotts of Los Angeles and Grace Adair of Ames, and one son, Manford. One son, Eldon and two daughters, Mildred and Mrs. Elta Horton, preceded her in death. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 17, 1935 p. 5 CLEARFIELD MRS. SOMA SUCCUMBS Was Native Of Norway—Husband Died In 1923 Mrs. Bertha Soma, 78, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Herring. She had been in poor health for many months. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John C. Turner. Burial was in the Clearfield cemetery. Mrs. Soma was born in Norway. She leaves three children, John Soma of Quincy, Ill., Mrs. Nellie Herring of Clearfield, and Fred Soma of Bedford. Also fourteen grandchildren. Her husband John [Thorwald] Soma, also a native of Norway, died in 1923. [Soma, Bertha Mary Nelson] Clearfield Enterprise Thursday January 17, 1935 [p. 1] Mrs. Bertha Soma
Bertha Mary Nelson was born in Sylling, Lier, Norway, near what was then Christiania, now Oslo, on August 12 of 1856, and passed away Saturday morning, January 12th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Herring in Clearfield, at the age of 78 years and 5 months. She came with her younger brother Henry to the United States at the age of twenty years coming to Philadelphia, then on by train to Chicago. From Chicago they came to Essex, Iowa, where they resided for several years, then came to Gravity. In 1881, the sister came to Clearfield and spent two years, returning then to Gravity where she was married in 1894 to Thorwald Soma, also a native of Norway. To this union were born seven children, three of whom survive their parents. They moved to Clearfield in 1887, and here the husband passed away March 24, 1923. Since 1887, Mrs. Soma has resided in her home here—and has never once been away from her home town overnight, the house, having been moved from where they resided in West Clearfield to its present site near the Park in 1889. She loved her home, and was a fond, kind mother; a true friend, real neighbor, always ready to do for others whenever opportunity offered. She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Norway, and united with the Clearfield Methodist Church, attending its services faithfully while health permitted, being especially fond of the missionary society and was always ready to do her full share of its work. She was the eldest member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She leaves to mourn her loss— her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Herring of Clearfield; her two sons, John of Quincy, Illinois, Fred of Bedford, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren. Also her brother Henry, 66 years old, of Irvington, Alabama; other relatives and many friends. The funeral service was held in the Methodist church on Monday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. John C. Turner. Old favorite hymns were sung by the quartette, Mrs. A. S. Conaway, Mrs. E. E. Vogel, E. C. Beaton and Lyle J. McKelvey. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery. [Soma, Bertha Mary Nelson] Clearfield Enterprise Thursday January 17, 1935 p. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Soma of Bedford were called to Clearfield by the death on Saturday of Fred’s mother, Mrs. Bertha Soma. McKelvey. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery. [Soma, Bertha Mary Nelson] Clearfield Enterprise Thursday January 17, 1935 p. 2 John Soma drove from Quincy, Illinois, where he now resides, and arrived on Sunday, called by the death of his mother, Mrs. Bertha Soma. He arranged for weekly visits from the Enterprise during 1935. On Tuesday he started for his home. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 10, 1957 [p. 1] Fred Soma Rites Wetmores Today Fred Soma, 63, painter and interior decorator in Bedford and Taylor county for many years, died at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha, Monday, October 7. Mr. and Mrs. Soma were visiting their children in Omaha last week end, when he suffered a stroke and was taken to the hospital, where he grew steadily worse. Funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home, Thursday afternoon at two p. m., with Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist church officiating. Burial in Gravity cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 24, 1952 p. 3 CLEARFIELD John Soma Dies John Soma, 60, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. [horwald] Soma died Saturday Jan. 12 at Springfield, Ill. Mr. Soma spent many years of his life in Clearfield and was known for his good painting. He is survived by his wife and three children of Springfield, one brother, Fred Soma of Gravity; sister, Mrs. Nellie Herring of Clearfield. Funeral and burial were In Springfield. Lenox Time Table Wednesday April 16, 1986 p. 6 Soma funeral held April 11 Funeral services were held April 11 at 1 p.m. at Gauthier Funeral Home in Lenox for Ruby Kathryn Soma, 91. Mrs. Soma died at the Lenox Care Center April 8. Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiated and burial was in Washington Cemetery at Gravity. Pallbearers were Don Jensen, Keith James, Bill Campbell, Robert Norton, Mike Halligan and George Reynolds. Born Jan. 9, 1895, at Maloy, Mrs. Soma was a daughter of John and Sarah Ann Brown Scott. She was baptized in the Christian Church at Bedford, later transferring membership to the Lenox Christian Church. She and Fred Soma were married Nov. 2, 1914, at Bedford. She loved to travel, and enjoyed fishing and all sports. She was especially fond of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves four daughters, Mildred Helm of Lenox, Vernelle French of Irondale, Mo., Harriet Towe of Hawthorne, Nev., and Edythe Hall of Mariposa, Calif.; a son, Robert Soma of Reno, Nev.; 26 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, John, a daughter, Helen Patty, two sisters, a brother and two grandsons. Clearfield Enterprise OBITUARY ~ THORWALD SOMA Thorwald Soma was a native of Norway, born there on November 13, 1850. He died at his home in Clearfield, Iowa on Saturday, March 24, 1923. He had passed the Psalmist’s limit of life by two years, four months and ten days. Mr. Soma immigrated to America in 1880, coming first to Chicago, and a few years later to Iowa. He was married a few years later to Miss Bertha [Mary] Nelson in 1885, and they made their home in Clearfield in 1887, residing here ever since, and following his trade of painter. To them seven children were born, four of whom died in infancy. There survive the wife, one daughter and two sons. They are Mrs. Basil Herring of Clearfield; John Soma of Hebron, Nebraska; and Fred Soma of Wahoo, Nebraska. There are also seven grandchildren. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Clearfield, on Monday afternoon, March 26th. The address was from the text, "We know not what we shall be". Interment followed in the Clearfield Cemetery.
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