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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 31, 1949 p. 5
Obituary - Mrs. Phil Terry
Edythe May Reeves, daughter of John [William] and Rebecca [Walker] Reeves, was born near Lincoln, Illinois, on December 5, 1900.
When about three years of age, her parents moved to a farm near Conway, Iowa, and later to the Forest Grove vicinity, where she grew to womanhood. It was there she united with the Forest Grove Church.
On May 1, 1923 she was married to Philip Terry. Five of their six children still survive, Annette having passed away in infancy.
Surviving with her husband are the children, Phyllis, Doyle, Donna [Jean], Barbara and Ronnie [Ronald Phil]. There also remain two brothers, Shelby Reeves of Malvern, Iowa, and Homer Reeves of Gravity; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Wiley of Des Moines and Mrs. Ethel OÕDell of Malvern. One brother, Paul [Cecil] Reeves of St. Joseph, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Terry passed away in the Landfather Hospital, Maryville, Mo., on March 22, 1949 at the age of 48 years, 3 months, 17 days, after an illness of a year and a half.
Among her community interests was her membership in the WomanÕs Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Gordon F. MacLean. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 29, 1936 [p. 1]
Mrs. Rebecca Reeves Died Here Saturday
Mrs. Rebecca Reeves, 72, died at her home in Bedford Saturday, Oct. 24, after having been in failing health for some time.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Hoge. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Rebecca Reeves, daughter of John F. and Rebecca [Turner] Walker, was born at Petersburg, Ill., Dec. 9, 1864, and passed from this life from her home at Bedford, Iowa, Oct. 24, 1936, at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 15 days.
On Feb. 16, 1893 she was married to John W. [illiam] Reeves, with whom she lived happily until his death in 1922. The first years of their married life were spent on a farm in Illinois; then, in 1905, they came to Iowa, settling on a farm in Taylor County. Most of their Taylor County residence was spent on a farm four miles southeast of Bedford. Only during the last eight years has the family home been in Bedford.
They labored hard on the farm and reared a fine family of three sons and three daughters, and did it in a way that should entitle them to feel that they had eminently succeeded at one of lifeÕs most important tasks. They all survive their mother and this loss has brought to them one of lifeÕs supreme hours of sorrow. All were able to be present at their motherÕs bedside at the time of her departure.
Mrs. Reeves became a Christian when a young woman of eighteen years and united with the Presbyterian church. In recent years she has attended the Baptist church where several of her family belong. For about two years she had been confined to her home most of the time. She has suffered much during the past summer and has had times of such weakness that more than once her loved ones despaired of her life.
The surviving children are Edna, Bedford; Paul, St. Joseph; Shelby, Bedford; Mrs. Edith Terry, Bedford; and Mrs. Ethel OÕDell, Glenwood; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Homer Reeves and Mrs. Paul Reeves; two sons-in-law, Phil Terry and Delbert OÕDell. Also two brothers and a sister survive: Mrs. Sarah Adams, Easton, Ill.; J. [ames] W. [illiam] Walker, Bedford; T. [homas] J. Walker, Easton, Ill. There are six grandchildren who held a big place in their grandmotherÕs heart and will carry the memory of her as one of the brightest memories of youth.
[Reeves, Shelby Raymond ÒPatÓ]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 21, 1963
Reeves Rites Held Feb. 15
Funeral services for Shelby R. (Pat) Reeves were held Feb. 15 at the Sellergren Funeral Home in Red Oak, Ia., conducted by Rev. Asa C. Popp. Graveside services were held at Fairview cemetery in Bedford. Mr. Reeves died Feb. 12 at Red Oak.
Shelby R. [aymond] Reeves, son of John [William] and Rebecca [Walker] Reeves, was born near Middleton, Ill. [May 18, 1898]. He moved to Taylor County with his parents in 1905. He attended public schools and grew to manhood near Bedford where he made his home for many years.
On Dec. 31, 1953 he was united in marriage to Gertrude Statton at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where they made their home until 1956 when they moved to Red Oak, where he spent his remaining years.
He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 25, 1962; also by his parents, one brother, Paul C. [ecil] Reeves and one sister, Edythe M. [ay] Terry. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Edna Wiley of Des Moines and Mrs. Ethel OÕDell of Malvern, Iowa, one brother, Homer Reeves of Clarinda, and several nieces and nephews.
Out of town relatives attending the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Delbert OÕDell, Mr. and Mrs. Allen OÕDell of Malvern; Mrs. Edna Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCarl of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Terry of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reeves of Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen of Hopkins; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Robinson of Red Oak.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday January 15, 1942 p. 8
Paul C. Reeves
Paul C. [ecil] Reeves, son of John [William] and Rebecca [Walker] Reeves, was born at Middletown, Ill., January 23, 1896. He came to Iowa with his parents when a small boy, growing to manhood on a farm four miles southeast of Bedford. He was a veteran of World War I, having seen service on several fronts in France. After the war he returned to the farm, where he resided until 1929, when he went to St. Joseph. Since that time he had been in the employ of the Producers Livestock Market Association. For many years he served as a salesman for this company, making many friends in Missouri, Iowa and the surrounding states.
On August 13, 1932, he was married to Miss Neva Owens of St. Joseph, with whom he was happily married until his death.
Surviving are his wife and two brothers and three sisters, Miss Edna Reeves of Clarinda, Shelby Reeves and Mrs. Edith Terry of Bedford, Homer Reeves of Clarinda and Mrs. Ethel OÕDell of Glenwood. Also by his father-in-law, David Owens of St. Joseph; several nieces and nephews.
Bedford Free Press
Tuesday January 30, 1917 [p. 1]
William Reeves
William Reeves died at his home one and a half miles east of Platteville Saturday morning at 3 oÕclock, aged 74 years, 3 months and 24 days. Short services were held at the grave Sunday morning and interment was made in the Platteville cemetery.
[REEVES, WILLIAM]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, February 1, 1917
William Reeves was born in White county, Indiana, October 2, 1842 and passed away near Platteville Saturday, January 27, 1917, aged 74 years, 3 months and 25 days.
Mr. Reeves was an old soldier, having served his country in Company B, 33d Indiana infantry, enlisting in 1861.
He was united in marriage on October 31, 1912, to Isabelle Reeves and leaves to mourn his departure a wife, seven stepdaughters, two stepsons and many friends.
The remains were laid to rest in the Platteville cemetery Sunday, the 28th.
[REEVES, WILLIAM]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, February 1, 1917
Route Three – Wm. Reeves, an old soldier and an old settler of Taylor county, passed away at the H. Tamerius home Friday.
[Reeves, William]
Bedford Free Press
Tuesday February 6, 1917 p. 5
William Reeves died near Platteville, Iowa, January 26, 1917, aged 75 years, 3 months and 24 days. Interment was made in the Platteville cemetery, where short services were held at the grave. William Reeves was born in White County, Indiana, October 2, 1841. He enlisted in Company B, 33rd regiment, Indiana Infantry in 1861. October 31, 1912 he was united in marriage to Isabell [Isobel] Reeves. He is survived by his wife, 7 stepdaughters and 2 stepsons.
[REEVES, WILLIAM]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 6, 1917
William Reeves died near Platteville, Iowa, January 26, 1917, aged 75 years, 3 months and 24 days. Interment was made in the Platteville cemetery, where short services were held at the grave. William Reeves was born in White county, Indiana, October 2, 1841. He enlisted in Company B, 33rd regiment, Indiana Infantry in 1861. October 31, 1912, he was united in marriage to Isabell Reeves. He is survived by his wife, 7 stepdaughters and 2 stepsons.
Times-Republican
Thursday February 22, 1923 p. 5
Mrs. J. E. Reeves Dead
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Norman Reeves, age 73 years, wife of J. [acob] E. Reeves, who resides in the west suburbs, died at her home last Friday morning, January 9 [February 2nd], at 7:45 oÕclock following a brief illness that resulted from a stroke of paralysis which she was stricken with Monday before her death. At first her stroke was thought to be only slight, and she seemed to be improving until Wednesday when erysipelas developed, and her condition continued to decline very rapidly until death.
The Reeves family came to West Plains a few years ago from Monticello, Ark., and since that time, the son, C. [harles] I. [rvin] Reeves, who resides at the family home, has conducted the Reeves peanut and popcorn stand on the north side of the square.
Mrs. Reeves was born in Park County, Indiana, Aug. 9, 1849. In 1882 she was married to Jacob E. Reeves. Four children were born to them, three of whom died in infancy.
She is survived by her husband and son here, a sister, Mrs. R. A. Jarvis, of Raton, N. Mex., and nephew, P. A. Blake of Bedford, Ia., and 7 nephews and 6 nieces and other relatives and friends. The sister could not come for the funeral but the nephew from Iowa was present.
The funeral, which was to have been held at the First Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, was held at the residence on account of the illness of Mr. Reeves. Rev. E. C. Wadlow of the First Methodist church and Rev. Sam Roper of the Presbyterian Church had charge of the services. Burial was at Oak Lawn cemetery.---West Plains, (Mo.), Herald.
Mrs. Reeves was a former resident of Conway, where she had many friends.
[REEVES, MARY EVELYN NORMAN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 6, 1923
P. A. Blake took the afternoon train Friday for West Plains, Mo., where he went to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Reeves.
[Reeves, Mary Evelyn Norman]
Times-Republican
Thursday February 8, 1923 [p. 1]
Mrs. Reeves Dead
Mr. P. A. Blake, our music dealer, received word Tuesday of the death of his aunt, Mrs. J. [acob] E. Reeves at West Plains, Mo., her death occurring on Sunday last. Mrs. Reeves [Mary Evelyn Norman] for a number of years was a resident of Conway, and prominent in all the social functions of that town, and counted her friends by the score in that neighborhood. Funeral services were held on Tuesday.
[Note: Her death certificate gives the date of death as Friday, February 2nd.]
Bedford Free Press
Tuesday January 30, 1917 [p. 1]
Phyllis Rose Meehan
Little Phyllis Rose, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meehan, residing northeast of Bedford, died Friday evening. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 oÕclock, conducted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Mrs. Meehan had taken the baby upstairs after getting her asleep and when found was in serious condition due to exhaustion. The baby had in some manner drawn the cover over her head and its struggles for its breath were too much for the little one to stand. Medical attention was promptly given but all efforts to save its life were vain.
Bedford Free Press
Tuesday January 30, 1917 [p. 1]
Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas
Mrs. Mary Ann [Tippie] Thomas, aged 86 years, died at the home of her son, [Winfield] Scott Thomas, Monday afternoon at 1:45 oÕclock. The funeral services were held this afternoon at the First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
[THOMAS, MARY ANN TIPPIE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 8, 1917
Mr. and Mrs. George Van Nuys and Miss Sadie Thomas of Nodaway, Iowa, attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Thomas held here last week.
[THOMAS, MARY ANN TIPPIE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 6,1917
Mr. and Mrs. George Van Nice and Miss Sadie Thomas of Nodaway, Iowa, attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas here last week.
S. H. Thomas, who had been called here by the death of his mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas, departed Wednesday for his home at Friro, Texas.
[Kersey, Catherine Leah Storms]
Bedford Free Press
Tuesday January 30, 1917 [p. 1]
Mrs. Isaac Kersey
Mrs. Isaac Kersey died at her home in south Bedford Monday morning at 1:30 oÕclock. The funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday morning at 10 oÕclock, conducted by Rev. J. A. Currie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment will be made in the Bedford cemetery.
Catherine L. [eah] Storms was born January 5, 1836 in Patterson, N. J. December 28, 1868 she was united in marriage to Isaac Kersey at Ann Arbor, Mich. To this union were born two children: Leah, who died in infancy and Margaret, who died about 7 years ago. Mr. Kersey died March 16, 1911. From Ann Arbor, they moved to Plattsburg, where they resided a short time, coming from there to Bedford in 1872, where they have since resided. Mrs. Kersey is survived by a sister and brother, both of whom are in Florida. Miss Grace Kersey of Des Moines, a niece, was present at the funeral.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday March 23, 1911 [p. 1]
Obituary
Isaac Kersey was born in Amo, Hendricks County, Indiana, March 19, 1838, and died in Bedford, Iowa, March 16, 1911. He came of Quaker ancestry, his parents being devout members of the Friends church. His early life was surrounded with a Christian atmosphere, which kept before him the highest ideals of life and duty. Those ideals he never forgot and from those duties he never swerved. In the main he remained loyal to his Quaker training all through his life.
His early education was in the public schools of Indiana and in the Blooming Dale Academy. After his graduation from the Blooming Dale Academy he became a teacher in the Pendleton Academy, and spent several years there in the profession of teaching.
When the War of Secession arose Mr. Kersey heard the call of his country and was thrilled with patriotic eagerness to maintain the union of the American republic. All his Quaker training was against war; the church with which he was identified was always opposed to war. It has always been a mighty peace society among men. And Mr. Kersey was a man of peace. He loved peace so much that he was willing to fight for it. So August 7, 1862, he volunteered in Company D, Seventieth Regiment of Indiana. He was not permitted long, however, to remain in the army. Within less than a year he was discharged from active service on account of disability.
Upon his discharge from the army, as soon as his health permitted, he entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and became a student in the scientific department of that institution, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1867.
On December 28, 1868, Mr. Kersey was married to Miss Catherine L. [eah] Storms of Ann Arbor, Michigan. To this union two children were born, Leah, who died in infancy, and Margaret, who lived a comfort and a blessing to her parents until a few years since when her spirit went home to be with God.
After his marriage, Mr. Kersey came west and went into business at Corydon, Iowa. There he lived for three years, engaged in the drug business. From Corydon he went to Plattsburgh but remained there only a short time when he came to Bedford in 1872 and made this his permanent home. Here he engaged in the shoe business for many years. After retiring from that he was connected for some years with one or two of the drug stores of the town.
As a businessman, Mr. Kersey was scrupulously honest. His methods were honorable, upright and straightforward. He sought to make his business an avenue through which to serve his fellowmen, not simply an avenue to the enrichment of himself.
For a while he served the city as mayor, and did it in a most efficient way. For many years he was president of the school board, and did much to advance the educational interests of the community. For twenty years or more he was the assessor of the taxes of the city. In every office he held he discharged the duties in such a way as to command the fullest confidence of all his fellow citizens.
As a man Mr. Kersey was quiet, thoughtful, genial, kindly, unassuming----a thorough gentleman of the old school. His religious life was of the quiet, undemonstrated, devout Quaker type. He revered God, loved Christ, and sought the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the conduct of his life.
The last few months of his life were marked by a growing feebleness of both body and mind. The infirmities of age and the ravages of disease united in making him a sufferer. But at last the release came and his spirit went back to be with God who gave it. He leaves to mourn his loss the wife who for more than forty years was the comfort and joy of his life, and two aged brothers, who live near the old home in Indiana, and a multitude of friends who appreciated him for his worth and count it a privilege to have known him.
Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Henry.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 24, 1949 [p. 1]
Sollars Infant Died At Hospital
Patricia Ann Sollars, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Sollars [Mary Jane West] of Gravity, was born March 11 and passed away March 18, at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her parents; one sister, Justene; one brother, Eugene, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. West, Mr. and Mrs. Art Sollars, all of Gravity.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 24, 1949 [p. 1]
Lyle Underwood Succumbed Thursday
Lyle Underwood died at the Veterans Hospital, Des Moines, Thursday afternoon, March 17, after an illness of several weeks.
The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery, where military honors were given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Lyle Wayne Underwood, son of Carrie and Clarence Underwood, was born in Sharpsburg, Iowa, August 23, 1913, being aged 35 years, 6 months and 24 days at the time of his death.
He resided with his parents in and near Sharpsburg until he was 12 years old, when the family moved to Minnesota for one year. They then returned to Taylor County, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He united with the Methodist Church at Sharpsburg.
He was married to Lucille Souder of Bedford on Jan. 21, 1941. They resided on a farm east of Sharpsburg until he was called to serve his country on Sept. 25, 1942. He spent three years in the Armed Forces, serving in Alaska, European and Pacific theatres of war. He received his discharge on Dec. 5, 1945.
The following March, after his return from the Army, he again started farming on a farm 4 miles southeast of Bedford, where he resided until February 1949, when ill health forced him to give up his work and enter the hospital.
Surviving with his wife and two children, Sharon Kay, aged 6, and William Wayne, aged 2, are his father, C. [larence] M. [ark] Underwood of Bedford; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Elder of Lenox, Mrs. Myrna Bush and Mrs. Mable Knott of Sharpsburg.
His mother [Hannah Caroline Swanson] and one brother, [Charles] Glade, preceded him in death.
He was a loving and devoted husband and father.
[Underwood, Hannah Caroline ÒCarrieÓ Swanson]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 12, 1942 p. 3
Obituary - Mrs. C. Underwood
Hannah Caroline Swanson, daughter of Benjamin and Anne Swanson, was born in Rio, Illinois November 13, 1872, and died October 27, 1942 at her home in Lenox at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 14 days.
When a child she moved with her parents to Taylor County and with the exception of one year spent in Minnesota, she had continued to make her home here. Most of this time was spent in the vicinity of Sharpsburg and Lenox.
January 13, 1892 she was married to Clarence Underwood. To them were born five children: Mabel Knott and Myrna Bush of Sharpsburg, Gladys Elder of Lenox, Lyle W. [ayne] of Fort Warren, Wyoming and [Charles] Glade, who preceded his mother in death.
She leaves her husband, four children, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Also two brothers, Elmer and Amos Swanson of Sharpsburg; and one sister, Ida Hoops of Cherokee, Iowa.
She was a charter member of the Presbyterian church of Sharpsburg.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. E. F. Hagee, were held Friday afternoon, October 30, at the Barber Funeral Home in Lenox. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 15, 1949 p. 7
Obituary - C. M. Underwood
Clarence Marks, son of Richard [James] and Sarah [Marks] Underwood, was born in Bedford, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1869 and died September 7, 1949 at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo., at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 20 days.
His entire life was spent in Taylor County, with the exception of one year in Minnesota.
On January 13, 1892, he was married to Hannah Caroline Swanson. To them were born five children: Mabel C. [lare] Knott and Myrna M. Bush of Sharpsburg, Gladys H. Elder of Lenox, C. [harles] Glade Underwood and Lyle W. [ayne] Underwood, both of whom with their mother, preceded him in death.
He had enjoyed good health until Sunday, when he suffered a stroke, from which he never regained consciousness.
He leaves to mourn his passing his three daughters, one brother, Harry W.[illiam] Underwood of Regina, Sask., Canada, ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home, Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Gordon F. MacLean. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday May 22, 1930 p. 10
Charles Glade Underwood
Charles Glade Underwood, the eldest son of Clarence and Carrie [Swanson] Underwood, was born January 17, 1903, at Conway, Iowa, and departed this life at the age of 27 years, 3 months and 21 days, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Myrna Bush of Hamlet, Nebr., May 8, 1930.
The earlier part of his life was spent in this vicinity, having attended school at Sharpsburg. And while finishing his schoolwork here, he was also learning the printing trade, taking instructions of Elliot Hurd, publisher of the Sharpsburg Review, and his brother-in-law, Joe Bush. The past eleven years had been spent away from his childhood home, following his life work as a linotype operator, being employed the last three years at Kokomo, Ind. He was also a member of the printersÕ union at Milwaukee, Wis., at the time of his death.
Glade had been in failing health since the first of the year, but not considered as being in serious condition, until the past week when he was suddenly called away last Thursday afternoon at 3:30. He was a very patient sufferer, never complaining and being cheerful at all times and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Underwood; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Knott of Sharpsburg, Mrs. Myrna Bush of Hamlet, Nebr.; Mrs. Gladys Elder of Conway; one brother, Lyle at home; one grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Underwood; besides many other relatives and a host of friends.
The body was brought to Creston by rail, from there to the home of his sister, Mrs. Chas. Knott, north of town on Saturday. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday, at 2:30 p. m., conducted by the Christian minister from Lenox. Burial in the Gravity cemetery.
[Underwood, Sarah Helen Marks]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 2, 1933 p. 3
Pioneer Resident Dies
Mrs. Sarah Underwood Succumbs At SonÕs Home
Mrs. Sarah Helen Underwood died at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Underwood in Sharpsburg, Saturday afternoon. She had been ill for the past year and a half.
Mrs. Underwood, whose maiden name was Marks, was born Dec. 6, 1847, in Harmony, Ill. When she was a small child, her father and his brother drove an ox team overland to the gold fields of California and during his absence the family lived in Syracuse, N. Y. At the age of sixteen, she returned to Illinois with her father. Two years later, Dec. 5, 1865, she was married to Richard James Underwood. They moved near Joplin, Mo., where they lived for one year, returning to Bedford, Iowa, where they resided three years. Since then Mrs. UnderwoodÕs life had been spent in the vicinity of Conway and Sharpsburg.
To them were born four sons, Harry William Underwood of Milestone, Sask., Canada, Clarence Marks Underwood, Charles Lee Underwood, both of Sharpsburg, and Jesse James Underwood of Portland, Ore. She leaves to mourn her passing her sons and their families, ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Her husband died in 1905. She joined the Methodist church of Sharpsburg thirty years ago and was a member of this church until her death.
[Underwood, Mary Elizabeth Filbert]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 15, 1969 p. 7
Mary Underwood Rites Held Mon.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Mary Elizabeth) Underwood, 95, SharpsburgÕs oldest citizen, held Mon. May 12, at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church, were conducted by Rev. John D. Kerr. Mrs. Underwood died May 9, 1969, at West Heights Manor in Clarinda. Interment was at Conway Cemetery, Conway.
Mary Elizabeth was the seventh child of John Constant and Mary Celestine Paymal Filbert and was the last surviving member of her family. She was born November 20, 1873, on a farm south of Lenox now known as the Dixon farm. Except for a few years spent in Kansas as a very young child, she has been a life long resident of Taylor County.
On March 2, 1893, she was united in marriage to Charles Lee Underwood by a Presbyterian minister, Rev. Hinkhouse, in the home near Sharpsburg of T. C. Olson, brother-in-law and sister of Mary Elizabeth.
Charles and Mary, as they were always known, began their married life on a farm northeast of Sharpsburg, where they spent the rest of their married life. A son, Clifford Francis, was born to them on April 22, 1895. Their son preceded his mother in death on December 9, 1963. Her husband Charles died March 21, 1941.
Mary had been a member of the Presbyterian Church all of her adult life, always ready with a helping hand whenever needed. She was a teacher in the Sunday school and had a class of young adults known as the ÒKum Joyne UsÓ class for many years.
Her daughter-in-law, Bessie Underwood; a grandson, Richard and his wife, Theoma; two great granddaughters, Mary Faye and Patricia Anne and her husband, Sgt. David J. Miller, survive; also nieces, nephews and aunts and a host of friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 12, 1967 p. 2
Charles W. Knott Rites October 9
Funeral services for Charles W. [illiam] Knott, 77, of Sharpsburg, were held October 9 at the Sharpsburg Methodist Church with Rev. E. S. Tschetter officiating. Mr. Knott died October 5. Interment was at the Lenox Cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 19, 1967 p. 2
Charles W. Knott Rites Oct. 9
Funeral services for Charles W. [illiam] Knott, 77, of Sharpsburg, were held October 9 at the Sharpsburg Methodist Church with Rev. E. S. Tschetter officiating. Mr. Knott died October 5. Interment was at the Lenox Cemetery.
Charles William Knott, son of Mary Ellen [Boyden] and William Isaac Knott, was born in Sharpsburg April 11, 1890.
He was united in marriage to Mabel C. [lare] Underwood in 1912. To this union three children were born, two sons, Carrol W. of Sterling, Colo., Leonard of Sharpsburg, and daughter, Ellen Wehrhan of Lincoln, Nebr.
He is survived by his children; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Ila M. Smith of Sharpsburg, Oma A. Eno and Elva A. Knott of Lincoln, Nebr.
Mr. Knott was a member of the Blue Grove Christian Church and later transferred his membership to the Methodist Church of Sharpsburg.
His wife, parents, three sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
He was a devoted husband and father, a wonderful neighbor, a true friend, a man who ruled his life by the Golden Rule and was a blessing to his community.