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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 26, 1948 [p. 1]
Former Resident Dies In Denver
Edward A. [sa] Lambert died Friday, August 6, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Helen Aragon in Denver, Colo. He was born in Bedford, Iowa, August 3, 1883, the son of John and Elizabeth Lambert. At a young age, he united with the Christian church.
On March 25, 1905 he was married to Nerva [Minerva Frances] Kenney at Clarinda. To them were born two children, Mrs. Aragon and Raymond Lambert, both of Denver, who survive. There are several grandchildren and also one brother, Bert Lambert, also of Denver, and one sister, Mrs. Jennie [Jane Marie] Ellingsworth [Illingsworth] of Clarinda. Mr. Lambert was a cigar-maker by trade.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Denver with burial in Riverside cemetery.
Bedford Free Press
Tuesday June 20, 1916 p. 4
Obituary – Mrs. Eliza Lambert
Mrs. Eliza [Jones] Lambert died at her home in Clarinda, Saturday, June 10, at 9:30 a. m. The funeral was conducted at the home in Clarinda, Monday morning by the Rev. Mr. Asbell, pastor of the Christian church. The remains were brought to Bedford and interment was made in Fairview cemetery. A short service was held at the grave, conducted by Elder William Cobb.
Mrs. Lambert will be remembered as the widow of John Lambert, who came to this county in 1854, and resided here until the time of his death, about nine years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert were married in 1860 and are survived by six children, Edward, Bert, Mrs. [Jane Marie] Ellingsworth [Illingsworth] and Mrs. M. [ilton] H. [erbert] Reeves [Ola Victoria], all of Clarinda, William Lambert of Bedford, and Mrs. Lucy Parker of Plattsmouth, Neb. Mrs. Lambert was 79 years old May 18, and had made her home with her children in Clarinda for several years.
[LAMBERT, ELIZA JONES]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, June 13, 1916
Mrs. John Lambert Dies. Has Been in Poor Health for Several Months Suffering From Bronchial Trouble.
Mrs. John Lambert, the mother of several children whose homes are in Clarinda, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. H. Reeve, on Saturday, June 10, at p. m. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday, Rev. J. M. Asbell officiating. The remains were in charge of C. H. Oates and interment was made in the family lot at Bedford.
The following brief obituary was given to The Democrat:
Eliza Jones Lambert was born in Jennings county, Ind., May 18, 1837, and died at Clarinda, Iowa, June 10th, 1916, aged 79 years and 21 days.
In her early girlhood she moved with her parents to Red Oak, Iowa, where they resided for a number of years; in the year of 1856 she was united in marriage with John R. Lambert and moved to Missouri; remaining there but a short time, they again returned to Iowa and settled in Taylor county, where she spent the balance of her days until her husband's death which occurred 9 years ago.
Ten children were born to this union—four of whom died in infancy; those who are left to mourn her are: Mrs. Lucy Parker, Plattsmouth, Nebr.; Wm. Lambert, Bedford, Ia.; Mrs. Joe Illingsworth, Mrs. M. H. Reeve, Bert and Edward Lambert of Clarinda.
Mrs. Lambert united with the Christian church when she was 14 years of age and has lived a devout Christian life and was an earnest worker in the church until ill health prevented her from taking part in the duties she loved so well.
About two months ago Mrs. Lambert was doing some work in the yard and stepped in a hole in the ground and fell, breaking her hip and it was thought that this fall may have been instrumental in hastening her death.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Herald, June 15, 1916.]
[LAMBERT, ELIZA JONES]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 15, 1916
Mrs. Eliza Lambert – Mrs. Eliza Lambert died at her late home in Clarinda, Saturday, June 10, at 9:20 A. M. The funeral was conducted at the home in Clarinda Monday morning by the Rev. Asbell, pastor of the Christian church. The remains were brought to Bedford and interred in Fairview cemetery. A short service was held at the grave conducted by Elder Wm. Cobb.
Deceased will be remembered as the widow of John Lambert, who came to the county in 1854 and resided here until the time of his death, about nine years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert were married in 1860 and are survived by the children, Edward, Bert, Mrs. Ellingsworth and Mrs. M. H. Reeves, all of Clarinda, Wm. Lambert, Bedford, and Mrs. Lucy Parker, Plattsmouth, Neb.
Mrs. Lambert was 79 years old May 18; she has made her home with her children in Clarinda for several years.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 16, 1938 p. 8
Mrs. Wm. Lambert
Sarah Ann Hanks was born Feb. 2, 1874 near Cambridge, Story County, Iowa, and departed this life Tuesday, June 7, 1938 at her home in Bedford at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 5 days.
About twenty-eight years ago she became the wife of William Lambert and had made her home with him in Bedford since that date. She became a member of the Christian church about 20 years ago.
She is survived by her husband; one son, Wilbert; two sisters and three nephews; and one brother-in-law. Her sister, Mrs. Lucy Hensley and husband of Des Moines ministered to her last needs and were present for the funeral.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Thursday forenoon, June 9, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck. Burial was in the cemetery at Parnell, Mo.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday December 3, 1908 p. 5
Asa Lambert Dead
Mr. Asa Lambert, whose home has been in Bedford for many years, died suddenly at Clarinda Friday night. He has been traveling around considerably but this has always been considered his home. He was visiting with a niece at Clarinda and on Friday night retired in his usual health. When he was called the next morning no response was received and on investigation he was found lying dead in his bed. Physicians were summoned and it was their opinion that he died about 2 o'clock Friday night, probably from neuralgia of the heart.
Mr. Lambert was born in Indiana and was 64 years of age at the time of his death. The remains were brought to Bedford Sunday and the funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth [Jones] Lambert in the northeast part of town, conducted by Elder G. A. Hendrickson, and the remains were laid to rest in Bedford cemetery. His wife died some time ago and the only close relative he leaves is one brother, whose address is unknown.
[LAMBERT, ASA]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 3, 1908
Buried at Fairview
The funeral of Asa Lambert was held at the home of his mother in North Bedford at 2 p. m. Sunday, conducted by Rev. Hendrickson. Interment was made at Fairview cemetery.
Deceased died at his late home in Clarinda on Friday of last week after an illness of only two days duration. The body was brought here for burial, arriving on the early train Sunday.
Deceased was formerly a resident of Bedford and was well known in this community but removed to Clarinda some years ago. His wife has been dead about five years and he leaves no children.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 26, 1948 [p. 1]
Military Rites Held At Blockton
Military rites for John Weaver, who lost his life overseas in France during World War II, on November 23, 1944, were held at the Christian church in Blockton, Sunday afternoon, August 15, conducted by Rev. George W. Swan of the Bedford Christian church. The full military honors were given by Blockton Post of the American Legion. Burial was at Blockton.
John Albert Weaver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Weaver [Effie Adams], was born July 6, 1922 near Blockton, Iowa. He was inducted into the army April 27, 1944.
He was married to Elva Mae Gray on October 25, 1939. To them was born one son, Gary Leroy.
John attended high school at Blockton, worked for the Schoenmann Lumber Company in Blockton about three years, and then moved to Bedford, where he was a truck driver for the Farmers Elevator Company, when he was called into the armed forces.
He is survived by his wife and son, and his parents. Also by a brother, Raymond Weaver; a sister, Freda Weaver; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John [Morgan] Adams [Anna Jane Baity].
Times-Republican
Thursday October 31, 1912
Mrs. Walter Hankins
Berdie [Birdie] Mable Agler was born in Bedford, Iowa, July 17, 1888, and died at her home in New Market, Iowa, Monday, October 21, 1912, aged 24 years, 8 months and 4 days.
She was married to Walter Hankins on June 23, 1910, and to their union one child was born---Edna Pauline---now thirteen months old. Besides her husband and child she leaves to mourn her death, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.[ames] D. [aniel] Agler of Bedford; three sisters, Mrs. J. [oseph] A. Wolcott [Mary] of St. Joseph, Mrs. H. [enry] U. [lysses] Gillett [e] [Addie] and Mrs. Anna Strong, both of New Market, and one brother, W. [illiam] H. [enry] Agler of Glenwood, Iowa. All of whom were present at her funeral.
The floral offerings were handsome and profuse. Special floral designs were contributed by the business men of the town, R. A. Mason and wife, F. A. Swan and wife, Ladies of the Christian church, James Hankins and wife, D. C. Mason, Miss Bess Hicks, Roy Searls and wife and members of the I. O. O. F. lodge.
Those present at the funeral from out of town besides the relatives mentioned above, were Mrs. Will Agler and daughter of Glenwood; Joe Wolcott and children of St. Joseph, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Roy Searl of Corning, Elder William Cobb, Leslie Cobb and wife and Floyd Cobb of Bedford.
The funeral was one of the largest ever held in New Market, showing the great respect the community had for the deceased. All business houses in town were closed during the funeral services.----New Market Herald
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 14, 1966 p. 2
Final Rites For Jigger Bock, 68, In Missouri
Funeral services for Thomas Earl (Jigger) Bock, 68, well-known Mountain Grove, Mo. resident and former Bedford resident, were held Apr. 6 at Mountain Grove Trinity Methodist church with Rev. Harold E. Hunter officiating. Mr. Bock died April 3 at his home in Mountain Grove. Graveside services were conducted jointly by the Masonic Lodge and World War I Barracks at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove.
Thomas Earl Bock was born at Cleo, Okla., June 5, 1897, to David T. [homas] and Artie [missie] Allen Bock.
He was reared and educated in Bedford where he became interested in sports, especially baseball. It was during these early years that young Mr. Bock became Jigger, a name by which he was affectionately known throughout his life.
In 1918 he joined the United States Marines and served for over a year in the European theatre. In 1927 he went to Mountain Grove and married Miss Opie Gates. They had two children, Mrs. Betty Duvall of Chicago, Ill., and Thomas Earl Bock, Jr., of Norfolk, Nebr.
Mr. Bock became associated with the Post Office in 1930 and retired in 1959 and for the past year had served as city treasurer. He was a member of the Bedford Christian Church, Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158, all bodies of the York Rite, the Shrine, American Legion, World War I Barracks and the Mountain Grove Park Board. He had been the sportscaster in most all the events in the community for many years.
To his family he was a loving companion and father, to his fraternities, a faithful never tiring brother, and to his community, a stalwart citizen.
Besides his wife and children he leaves four sisters, Miss Mary Bock and Mrs. Grace Morris of Bedford; Mrs. Ethel Detty of Omaha, Nebr.; and Mrs. Iva Lee Hamm of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and three grandchildren.
Miss Mary Bock and Mrs. Grace Morris attended the services.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 10, 1967 [p. 1]
Charles Bock Rites Held
Funeral services for Charles Orville Bock, 73, of New Market were held Tuesday, August 8, at the State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here with Glen Mitchell officiating. Mr. Bock died August 6 at Veterans Hospital in Omaha.
New Market American Legion Post 300 conducted military rites at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Charles Orville Bock was born to A. [ugustus] C. [rouse] and Susan [Katherine Rebuck] Bock at Shippensburg, Pa. He had lived in New Market for 30 years and has worked with his brother-in-law in the blacksmith shop for many years.
Besides his sister, Mrs. Paul Golding [Nina Elizabeth] of New Market, he has a brother, Kenneth, at Atlantic, a brother, Lloyd, at Kansas City, and other sisters.
Mrs. Grace Morris and Miss Mary Bock of Bedford, cousins, attended the services.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 1, 1949 [p. 1]
D. T. Bock Dies At Home, Friday
D. T. Bock, a resident of Bedford for nearly half a century, died at his home Friday, August 26. He had been in failing health for several years and made his last trip up town on Election Day last fall.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church in Bedford, of which he was a member, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Geo. W. Swan of Blockton. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
David Thomas Bock was born October 16, 1860 at Roxbury, Pennsylvania, being one of eight children of John Sommers and Mary Reed Bock, and was aged 88 years, 10 months, and 10 days at the time of his death.
He was married to Artiemissie Allen December 26, 1886. To them were born eight children, five daughters and three sons. Those now living include Mrs. George Detty of Omaha, Mrs. Iva Hamm of Toledo, Ohio, Willis Bock, [Thomas] Earl Bock of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Mrs. L. [owell] C. [lay] Morris [Grace] and Miss Mary Bock of Bedford. One son and one daughter died in infancy. Mrs. Bock died March 31, 1900.
On June 26, 1909, he was married to Ella Gelwix of Findlay, Ohio, who passed away October 30, 1939, in Bedford.
Surviving with the six children are a stepson, Kenneth Gelwix of Orinda, California; two brothers, A. [ugustus] C. [rouse] Bock of Bedford and Phillip Bock of Baltimore, Maryland; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Mr. Bock and his family moved to Bedford from Oklahoma in 1901 and he served this community as a blacksmith until his retirement several years ago.
[Bock, David Thomas]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 1, 1949 p. 5
Attend Bock Funeral
Relatives from out of town, who were here to attend the last rites for D. [avid] T.[homas] Bock on Sunday, were Mrs. Iva Hamm of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. George Detty and Gordon of Omaha; Earl Bock of Mountain Grove, Mo.; Mrs. Essie Bock and Mrs. Enid Oswald of Creston; Mr. and Mrs. William Orwin and family of Lorimor, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Don Herrick of Unionville, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Morris, Jr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bock of Kansas City; Ben Morris of St. Louis; Bob Morris of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bock of Atlantic; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Golding and Charles Bock of New Market.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 1, 1982 p. 4
Mary Bock, 87, Last Rites Were Held In Bedford
Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Bock, 87, of Bedford, held June 25 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were led by Rev. Marcia Smith Wood. Miss Bock died in Rosary Hospital in Corning June 22, 1982. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa.
Mary Elizabeth Bock, daughter of David Thomas Bock and Artie Missie Allen Bock, was born in Cleo County, Oklahoma April 19, 1895. She lived in Bedford for 76 years where she grew to maturity and attended the public school and Christian Church.
Mary was engaged in housework and babysitting. She was a member of the United Christian-Presbyterian Church and the United Christian-Presbyterian Women's Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Willis Bock and Earl Bock and sisters, Mrs. Ethel Detty and Mrs. Iva Hamm.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Mrs. Grace Morris, Bedford; nephews, including Lowell (Bud) Morris, Ben Morris, and Robert Morris and their families; nieces; sisters-in-law: Mrs. Opal Bock, Mountain Grove, Mo., Mrs. Essie Bock, Whittier, Calif. and Mrs. Sarah Gelwix, Palo Alto, Calif.
She was a kind and considerate daughter, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Times-Republican
Thursday October 7, 1909 [p. 1]
Falls From Tree, Death Is Result
Clyde Bock, Aged 9 Years Suffers Fractured Skull In Fall
Three hours after falling about 35 feet from a tree at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday evening, Clyde [Augustus] Bock, the 9 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A.[ugustus] C. [rouse] Bock, died from the injuries received.
The members of the family were seated on the porch and the boy was amusing himself by climbing high into the tree. He lost his footing and fell to the ground, fracturing his skull to such an extent that it was immediately apparent that he could live but a little while. Everything possible was done, but the boy died about 9:30 that night. Besides the parents there are several brothers and sisters who mourn the loss.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Christian church.
[Bock, Clyde Augustus]
Times-Republican
Thursday October 14, 1909 p. 5
Clyde Augustus Bock
Funeral services over the remains of little Clyde Augustus Bock, whose sudden death as a result of falling from a tree Wednesday night was announced last week, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church, the services being conducted by Rev. George A. Hendrickson, the pastor. The music was by the church choir. Many were the choice flowers placed upon the casket, which rested in front of a beautiful bank of blossoms, tributes from lodges, individuals and the Sabbath school of which he was a member. The pallbearers were boy friends, Clarence Joseph, Charles Parmenter, Kenneth Gelwix and George Woodward. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.
[BOCK, CLYDE AUGUSTUS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa) Thursday, October 7, 1909
A Sad Accident
About seven o'clock Wednesday evening occurred an accident to Clyde Bock, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bock. The boy was climbing a tree to reach a bird's nest which he wanted to examine, near their home in the northeast part of town. He had almost reached the nest and shouted down to several little companions below who were watching him, saying, "I've reached the nest." He had no sooner said it than the limb broke and he fell headlong to the ground among his companions.
He was picked up and carried into the house and medical assistance summoned but it was soon found that it was of no avail as the skull was fractured and at nine o'clock the spirit fled, just about two hours after the accident happened. He never regained consciousness.
He was a bright little fellow and will be sadly missed in the home, which he has enlivened and cheered by his presence. The bereaved parents, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of all. The funeral arrangements have not been definitely made but it is understood the funeral will be held from the home Friday afternoon.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 14, 1966 p. 2
Blockton Rites For Frank Cavin
Funeral services for Frank Scott Cavin, 74, long time Blockton resident, were held April 6 at the Blockton Methodist Church with Rev. Clarence Landis and Rev. Bobby Pinkerton officiating. Mr. Cavin died April 3 at his home in Blockton. Interment was at the Athelstan Cemetery.
Frank Scott Cavin, youngest son of Samuel W. [iley] and Cora G. [eneva Stevens] Cavin, was born on a farm in Worth County, Mo., on January 25, 1892. He grew to manhood in the Blockton community.
He was united in marriage with Etta Adams on Feb. 28, 1916. They made their home on a farm near Blockton and moved to Blockton when her health failed. Here she passed away in October of 1945.
They attended the Methodist Church in Blockton, Ia.
He leaves his sister, Mrs. Hattie King, St. Joseph, Mo.; and brother, Albert Cavin, Blockton, who helped make him comfortable; brother, L. [onnie] G.[ilbert] Cavin of Athelstan, Ia.; a number of nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 30, 1972 p. 2
Aaron Lee Cavin Rites Held Nov. 25
Funeral services for Aaron Lee Cavin, 27, of Athelstan, were held November 25 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Pastor Larry Secor. Mr. Cavin died November 23, 1972, at Crest Haven Nursing Home in Creston. Interment was at Athelstan Cemetery.
Aaron Lee Cavin was born on October 16, 1945, near Redding, Iowa to Russell and Mildred Cavin.
He had meningitis of the brain at the age of five and one-half months and has been an invalid all these years.
He is survived by his father, Russell Cavin; his mother, Mildred Cavin; two brothers, Gail Cavin of Des Moines, Ia., and Terry, at home; one sister, Lynn Laureen Cavin, at home; grandfather, Albert Cavin of Sheridan, Mo.; grandmother, Florence McBrayer of Grant City, Mo.; aunts and uncles, Estelle Scanlon and Lyle Cavin, Blockton; Marie Roeltimer, A. J. Lemley, Marvin Lemley, Donnie Lemley, Lois Davis, Loyd Lemley, Clarence McBrayer, Gary McBrayer; great aunts: Bessie Cordell, Detroit, Mich.; Hattie King, St. Joseph, Mo.; Mary Paxson, Allendale, Mo., Merle Frantz.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday May 7, 1942 p. 3
Cora G. Cavin
Cora G. [eneva] Cavin, daughter of O. [ren] H. and Caroline [Hubbard] Stevens, was born near Saint Joseph, Michigan, October 22, 1864, and died at Saint Joseph Hospital, St. Joseph, Mo., April 23, 1942, at the age of 77 years, six months and a day.
She was united in marriage to Samuel Wiley Cavin on March 7, 1886, and to this union were born four children, Albert M. [elvin] Cavin of Blockton, Iowa, Lonnie G.[ilbert] Cavin of Athelstan, Iowa, Mrs. Hattie Aladeen of St. Joseph, Mo., and Frank S. [cott] Cavin of Blockton. Nine grandchildren, a great grandchild and many other relatives and friends remain to mourn her passing.
Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. After her husband's death she devoted her time to helping care for the sick.
She united with the Baptist church in early life and was a devoted wife, loving mother and excellent neighbor. For the past 21 months she has been at the home of her daughter and has been confined to her chair, during which time she suffered intensely. During her sickness she enjoyed having her Christian friends call and pray for her.
Funeral services were April 24 from the Athelstan Community church with Challie E. Graham in charge of the rites. Interment was in the Athelstan Cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs. Zelda Sickels, Norma Jean Kemery, Cathleen Jenkins and Marion Jenkins. Mrs. Frank Freeland was accompanist.
[Cavin, Mary Lucile Brumfield]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 5, 1968 p. 5
Mary Cavin, 63, Rites August 21
Funeral services for Mrs. Lonnie G. (Mary) Cavin, 63, of Athelstan, held August 21 at Prugh Funeral Home in Grant City, were conducted by Rev. Ward Campbell. Mrs. Cavin died August 18 at Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. Interment was at the Athelstan Cemetery.
Mary Lucile Brumfield, daughter of George and Mary Frances Brumfield, was born in Worth County Missouri October 8, 1904. After losing her mother at the age of two, she was taken into the home of an aunt, Mary E. White, and her husband.
She was united in marriage to Lonnie G. [ilbert] Cavin on April 27, 1922. Most of their married life was spent in Taylor County, except for a few years in Missouri and Shenandoah.
In August 1926 she was baptized and united with the Baptist Church in Athelstan. The marked passages and worn pages of her Bible display her love for its teachings.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, her parents, one sister and three brothers.
She is survived by her husband, Lonnie G. [ilbert]; one son, Wesley E. [ugene] Cavin, Sr., and one daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Lorraine) King; two sisters, Mrs. Zelma Blanton, St. Joe, Mo., and Mrs. Clara White, Hayward, Calif., two brothers, George of Montrose, Colo., and Burrel of Loveland, Colo., eight grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She was a gentle, kind, loving mother and will be sadly missed by her family.
[Cavin, Mary Lucile Brumfield]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 5, 1968 p. 5
Attend Rites For Mrs. Mary Cavin
In addition to those listed in last week's Times-Press, the following friends and relatives attended memorial services for Mrs. Mary Cavin in Grant City Aug. 21: Mr. and Mrs. George Brumfield, Montrose, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Burrel Brumfield and daughter, Loveland, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blanton, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Blanton, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cavin and daughter, Mrs. Hattie King, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Blanton, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blanton, all of St. Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Abbott, Sr., Kansas City, Mo.; George White, San Lorenzo, Calif.; Mrs. Carl Leffingwell, Tabor; Mrs. Oren Banner, Mrs. Leanna Jenkins, Mrs. Rachel Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond White, all of Shenandoah; Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Florea, Hopkins, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cavin and daughter, New Market; Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Ewart, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hennegin, all of Sheridan; Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Hammers, Darlington, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Jakie Green, Denver, Mo.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 26, 1984 p. 4
Louise Cavin, 59, Last Rites Held In Shenandoah
Funeral services for Neoma Louise Cavin, 59, of Blockton, were held January 16 in Hackett Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Mrs. Cavin died January 12, 1984 in St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebr. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Neoma Louise Cavin was born on May 10, 1924 to David Jesse and Anna May Purple Lang in Shenandoah, Iowa, where she was raised.
On September 11, 1948 she was united in marriage to Wesley Eugene Cavin, Sr. To this union five sons and one daughter were born. By previous marriages she has one son and one daughter. She lived most of her married life in the Blockton area.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Eugene, two brothers, Paul and Edgar Lang, two sisters, Marie Hoffman and Wretha Bonner, and one grandson, Douglas King.
Surviving are her children David Holland, Brownfield, Texas; Gloria Harris, Manito, Illinois; Wesley Cavin, Jr., Austinville, Va.; Maryann Caldwell, Mt. Ayr, Iowa; Lonnie, Roy, and John Cavin, Blockton, Iowa; and Daniel Cavin, Bedford, Iowa; four daughters-in-law: Peggy, Barbie, Jeanne and JoEllen; sixteen grandchildren: Christine Wharton; Debbie and David Holland; Angie and Ron King; Jerry, Shannon, and Kristi Ostrom; Tawnia Caldwell; David, Kevin, Rochelle, Christopher, John Wesley, Jessica and Danelle Cavin and one great granddaughter, Animie Wharton. Also surviving are four brothers: Clarence Lang, Charles City, Iowa; Myron Lang, Lincoln, Nebraska; Merle Lang, Sioux City, Iowa; and [George] Wilbur Lang, Shenandoah, Iowa; two sisters, Leanna Perry and Mildred Richardson, Pocahontas, Ia.; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
LouiseÕs greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was well known as Granny to her grandchildren and many other children that she cared for. Her favorite pastime was crocheting and making quilts for her grandchildren. She made her home the past one and a half years with her sister Leanna in Pocahontas. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 23, 1970 p. 6
Last Rites Held July 16 For Mrs. Murray
Funeral services for Mrs. Edgar (Lavilla) Murray, 86, of Conway, were held July 16 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Ollie Odle and Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Murray died July 14, 1970 at Pearl Terrace Manor in Bedford. Interment was at Conway Cemetery, Conway.
Lavilla M. Welton, daughter of Benjamin [Perry] and Anna [Eliza] Parrish Welton was born on July 22, 1883.
Mrs. Murray spent her entire life in Taylor and Ringgold counties. The last few years she was a resident of the Pearl Terrace Nursing home of Bedford.
On March 5, 1905 she was married to Edgar [Otterman] Murray and to this union three daughters were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers, four sisters and one grandson.
She is survived by her three daughters, Mrs. Leona [Mae] Fitzhugh, of Conway, Mrs. Vera Sleep, of Bedford, and Mrs. [Mildred] Edra [Swanson] Kalina of Ralston, Nebr.; one sister, Mrs. Bertha [Ann] Scroggie of Conway; 13 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Mrs. Murray was a member of the Conway Methodist Church for the past 55 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many relatives and friends.
[Murray, Lavilla Welton]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 16, 1970 [p. 1]
Rites Today For Mrs. Murray
Funeral services for Mrs. Lavilla M. [atilda] Murray of Bedford will be held Thurs. July 16, at 2:30 p. m. at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. Mrs. Murray died Tuesday at Pearl Terrace Manor here. Interment will be at the Conway Cemetery.