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Thursday January 1, 1953 [p. 1]
Aged Resident Dies At Conway
Granville Laycock, 78, a long-time resident of Conway, died at his home there at 8 a. m., Tuesday, Dec. 30. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Gertie Palmer of Conway; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Conway at 2 p. m., Friday, Jan. 2, conducted by Rev. E. John Kess. Burial will be in Conway cemetery.
Mr. Laycock had been a resident of Conway all but nine years of his life, which were spent in Shelby County, Illinois.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 1, 1953 [p. 1]
W. E. Blakslee Died Dec. 26
Walter E. [rnest] Blakslee, 67, mayor of the town of Hepburn, Iowa, died Dec. 26 at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda. He was a resident of the New Market community for many years.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. W. [alter] E. [rnest] Blakslee [Rena Pendergraft] of the home; a son, Lowell Blakslee, Miller, S. D.; and three daughters, Mrs. Irma Lienneman, Alexandria, S. D., Mrs. Harry Lucas [Mary Alice], Bedford, Iowa, Mrs. Don Bashor [Maxine], New Market.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in New Market Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Winfred Lee. Burial was in Old Memory cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 3, 1975 p. 3
Robert T. Beckett Last Rites Held In Mississippi
Robert T. Beckett. 57, of Jackson, Miss., suffered a fatal heart attack March 24 in his home. Funeral services were conducted in St. Luke's Episcopal Church March 26 by the Reverend Dr. E. Gene Barnett. Interment followed in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Jackson.
Mr. Beckett was employed as herdsman for Bomar Simmental Cattle Farms of Jackson.
His survivors include his wife, nee Cornelia Frizell, of Brookhaven, Miss.; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Barbara Ann) Smith of Omaha, Nebr.; a son, Gary Lee Beckett of Des Moines; one step-son, Gerald Hoffpauir of Raceland, La.; two sisters, Mrs. S. K. Mendenhall and Mrs. Lewis Walker, both of Bedford; one brother, Richard C. Beckett of Villisca; and eight grandchildren.
Gary Lee Beckett, Mrs. Mendenhall and Mrs. Walker attended the services.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 3, 1975 p. 3
Last Rites Held Here April 11 For Nellie Barton
Funeral services for Nellie Hattie Barton, 95, of Bedford, were held April 1 at the First Baptist church in Bedford with Rev. Ollie Odle officiating. Miss Barton died March 29, 1975 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Times-Republican
Thursday January 13, 1927
George T. Campbell
George T. Campbell, a son of Joseph and Ellen Campbell, was born near the city of Philadelphia, Penn., on Oct. 1, 1847, and when about six years old his parents moved to Davenport, Iowa. Just preceding the Civil War, when about 12 or 13 years old he went to St. Louis, Mo., and for several years was employed as a cabin boy on a Mississippi river boat. Leaving St. Louis, he went to Kansas and there in the month of May 1875, he was united in marriage to Mary E. [lizabeth] Bell. That same year, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell located on a farm in Taylor County, Iowa, and the following year took up their residence in Bedford where they lived until 1920, moving from the city to a farm in the same county, 3 miles north of Sheridan, Mo. To Mr. and Mrs. Campbell five children were born, three of whom, Roy, Walter and Orin, died in infancy; a son, Frank, and a daughter, Grace, surviving their father and with their mother remaining to mourn his death. Mr. Campbell had been in poor health for some months and was suddenly stricken about 11 o'clock, Wednesday evening, Dec. 29th, 1926, when preparing to retire for the night. The deceased had attained the age of 79 years, 2 months and 28 days. He was a member of the Masonic and K. of P. lodges, and when a young man had united with the M. E. church, but had not sustained this relationship.
Following the service in the Presbyterian Church on Dec. 31, interment was given in the Bedford cemetery, the committal service being in charge of the Masonic order.
Times-Republican
Thursday January 13, 1927
Dr. Andrew Binnie
Dr. Andrew Binnie [Bennie] was born in Macomb, Ill., and came with his parents to Taylor County, Iowa, when about 10 years of age. Residing on the farm until a young man, he decided on the study of medicine and entered the State University of Iowa City, and also attended the college of medicine in Lincoln, Neb., graduating with honor as a physician and surgeon in 1883. He then located in northern Kansas and engaged in the practice of his profession. He was an honored member of the State Medical Association, also a member of the school board, and for a number of years served as mayor of Almena. He was widely known for his deeds of kindness and his assistance was never refused to any in need of his ministrations. Dr. Binnie [Bennie] was taken suddenly ill Saturday night, Dec. 18, 1926, and was hurried to the hospital in Norton, and an expert surgeon wired to meet them. The surgery was performed, but proved unavailing. Death came Tuesday morning, Dec. 21, caused by a rupture in the esophagus for which nothing could be done. Dr. Binnie [Bennie] leaves a wife and two sons---Herbert, a practicing physician, and Harold, with a wife and little daughter. One brother, Robert Binnie [Bennie] of Lurion, Colo., and one sister, Mrs. T. [homas] F. [ranklin] Armstrong [Elizabeth], of Bedford, Ia., remain. Both were present at the funeral. The passing of Dr. Binnie [Bennie] in his 68th years has caused much sadness and sorrow in his home community.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 17, 1982 p. 4
Services To Be Saturday For Stella Marley
Services will be held Sat., June 19 at 2 p. m. at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home for Stella [McElfish] Marley, 90.
Mrs. Marley died Wed. June 16, at Rosary Hospital in Corning.
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 24, 1982 p. 4
Final Rites Held In Bedford For Stella M. Marley
Funeral services for Mrs. John E. (Stella) Marley, 91, of Bedford, held June 19 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Marley died June 16, 1982 in Rosary Hospital, Corning, Iowa. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia.
Stella M. Marley, eldest daughter of Joseph A. McElfish and Mary Geneva Crawford McElfish, was born in Worth County, Missouri, May 21, 1891.
Her father was killed in line of duty in World War I and is buried in France. Her mother then married Attorney R. [ichard] T. Burrell; both are deceased.
On April 10, 1922 Stella was united in marriage to John E. [arl] Marley of Bedford, Iowa. He served in World War I overseas. To this union, one son, John E. [arl] Marley, Jr. (Jack), was born.
In 1909 she went to work for the Payton Abstract Company and continued there until 1917 when she was secretary for World War I draft board. In July 1918 she went to work as an Abstracter of Titles for the firm of Crum & Dinges and she was private secretary for W. E. Crum, Jr., who was an attorney and president of the Bedford National Bank. She retired from public work in 1947 but in 1952-1953 she did some part time work for the Bedford Telephone Company.
Her husband drew a homestead in Wyoming, which the U. S. Government opened to World War I veterans, and she spent two summers there and learned much about homesteaders' life.
She was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church since 1907; also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; school and civic groups.
She was preceded in death by her husband July 25, 1965; her mother in February 1955; sister Edith Hamilton Ackley in early September 1955; and sister Helen Smith in late September 1955.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, John E. [arl] Marley, Jr. (Jack), and his wife, Charlene, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; grandson, John W. Marley, and his wife Nook; grandson, David Marley and granddaughter, Catherine Marley, and a great grandson, J. J. Marley; a sister, Nora Loy of Pittsburg, Kans.; nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 24, 1982 p. 4
Ermil Black, 71, Dies In Oregon
Graveside services for Ermil Black, 71, formerly of Sheridan, Mo., were held in Silverton, Ore., June 14. Mr. Black died June 12, 1982 in Silverton, Ore.
He was born June 6, 1911, the son of Glen and Elizabeth (Lizzie) [Williams] Black. He lived in the Sheridan area most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Evanell (Feb. 24, 1982), brother, Roy Black, San Diego, Calif. and sister, Verna Jenkins, Athelstan, Ia.
Survivors include a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hunt (Lavora) Jones; three grandchildren and one great grandson of Milwaukee, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Eva Byrns, Athelstan, Ia.; one brother, Ray [Glen] Black, Maryville, Mo.; relatives and friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 10, 1945 p. 2
Mrs. John H. Turner, Former Resident Dies
Mrs. John H. [ull] Turner, a former resident of Taylor County and a sister of Mrs. Nellie Townsend of Bedford, died at the hospital in Miami, Oklahoma, April 25, at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 5 days.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Afton, Oklahoma, and burial was in the Afton Cemetery. Mrs. Townsend and her daughter, Mrs. W.[illiam] N. [oel] Jenkins [Gladys], attended the last rites.
Lena May Ailshie, daughter of John M. [orris] and Martha [Sleeth] Ailshie, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, July 20, 1881. She was married to John H. [ull] Turner, October 30, 1900. To them were born thirteen children, two preceding her in death.
She is survived by eight sons and three daughters: Velta, Otis Elbert, and Smithy, Miami, Oklahoma; Manford, Harding and Harvey of San Francisco; Mrs. Deva Dial and Howard of the home; Mrs. Georgia Jones of Ridgeway, Missouri, and Mrs. Mable Jones of Afton, Oklahoma. There are nineteen grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Nellie [Lauretta Ellen] Townsend of Bedford, Mrs. Dora Bowman of Perry, Kansas, Mrs. Susie [Frances] Sickles of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Mary Barber of Wamego, Kansas.
She was a member of the Baptist church of Afton since 1914.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 22, 1945 [p. 1]
Mrs. Roy Kemery, 53, Dies In Hospital
Mrs. Roy Kemery [Hattie Risser], 53, did at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville Monday, March 19. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial was in the Forest Grove cemetery. Obituary will be published next week.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday March 29, 1945 [p. 1]
Mrs. Roy Kemery Dies; Funeral Rites Held
Mrs. Hattie Kemery died Monday, March 19, at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 21, from the Wetmore Funeral Home, with interment in Forest Grove cemetery.
Hattie Risser was born in Jackson Township on Nov. 26, 1891, the oldest child of Senator and Minerva [Rowe] Risser.
She joined the Methodist church at an early age.
She was married to Roy Kemery on February 18, 1920, and moved to her home in Jackson Township, where she spent all her married life. To this union were born two daughters and a son, all of whom died in infancy. She is survived by her husband, her father, and one sister, Anna Cubbage; two brothers, Abbott and Leland Risser, all of Bedford, and five nieces and nephews. Also surviving are several uncles, aunts and cousins, and many, many friends. She was always a kind and thoughtful friend and neighbor, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 26, 1968 p. 5
Anna Cubbage, 75, Rites Held Wed.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Anna) Cubbage, 75, of Bedford, were held December 24 at 708 State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here. Mrs. Cubbage died at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville December 21. Interment was at Forest Grove Cemetery, Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 2, 1969 p. 2
Anna Cubbage, 75, Rites Held Dec. 24
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Anna) Cubbage, 75, held December 24 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were officiated by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Cubbage died December 21, 1968 at Saint Francis Hospital, Maryville, Mo. Interment was at Forest Grove Cemetery, near Bedford.
Anna Risser, daughter of Senator and Minerva Rowe Risser, was born June 16, 1893.
On March 4, 1916 she was united in marriage to Frank Cubbage at Bedford and they moved to a farm southeast of Bedford in Jackson Township, which was to remain their home.
Born to bless this home and to share their love were two daughters, Doris and Deloris Jane.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, who died in 1964; daughter Deloris Jane, who died in infancy; a brother, Abbott Risser and a sister, Hattie Kemery.
Left to cherish memories of here good life are her daughter, Doris, and her husband, Robert Coleman of Hopkins, Mo.; grandchildren, Allen, Kay Ann and Jack; a brother, Lelan Risser, and his wife, Lola, of Bedford; other relatives and many friends.
Early in her youth she became a member of the Methodist Church.
She was a kind and a loving wife, mother, sister and friend, and she will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 4, 1942 [p. 1]
Mrs. Risser Dies
Mrs. Theodore [D.] Risser [Mary M. Hensley], a former resident of the community southwest of Bedford, died in Kansas City Tuesday, May 26 at the age of 93 years, 3 months and 7 days. Mrs. Risser was a sister of the late Howard Hensley of Bedford. She is survived by several children. Her husband died several years ago. Burial was in Kansas City [Forest Hill Cemetery].
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 18, 1934 [p. 1]
Miss Risser dies
Miss Irma Risser, 59, a former resident of Bedford, died recently [October 9th] at her home in Kansas City. She was a sister of Wilbur Risser, a former baker in Bedford.
[Cubbage, Lillian May "Lillie"]
Times-Republican
Thursday December 11, 1919 p. 1
Died At Kansas City
Lillie Cubbage, daughter of Wm. Cubbage, who resides near Platteville, died at the home of her sister in Kansas City Monday evening, and her body arrived in Bedford on the noon train Tuesday. Miss Cubbage was attending high school at Kansas City at the time of her death. It was a great shock to her relatives and friends when the news of her death was received. The funeral took place at the home of her parents near Platteville yesterday. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of all who know them in the loss of this young girl.
[CUBBAGE, LILLIAN MAY "LILLIE"]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, December 18, 1919
A large number attended the funeral of Miss Lillie Cubbage at Platteville Wednesday. The sympathy of the neighborhood goes out to the grief-stricken family in the loss of this sweet young girl.
[CUBBAGE, LILLIAN MAY "LILLIE"]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, January 1, 1920
Lillian May Cubbage was born near Platteville, Ia., Dec. 12, 1905, and died at the home of her sister in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 7, 1919, at the age of 13 years, 11 months and 26 days.
She was a student of North East high school at that place. She united with the M. E. church at an early age and was ever ready to assist in doing work for her Master. Her ambition enabled her to carry on her life's work with best results and her congenial disposition made her many friends during her short stay. She leaves to mourn her death father and mother, Wm. Cubbage and wife; 5 brothers of home address and a brother and sister of Kansas City, Mo., besides a host of other relatives and friends.
[CUBBAGE, LILLIAN MAY "LILLIE"]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, December 10, 1919
Dies in Kansas City
The body of Miss Lillie Cubbage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Cubbage, who died at the home of her sister in Kansas City Monday, was brought to Bedford Tues., noon. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon and burial was made at the Platteville cemetery.
Miss Cubbage had been attending school in Kansas City and the news of her death came as a great shock to her parents and friends.
[Cubbage, Lillian May "Lillie"]
Times-Republican
Thursday December 25, 1919
Obituary
Lillian May Cubbage was born near Platteville, Iowa, Dec. 12, 1905, and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank A. Gray [Edna] at Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 8, 1919, at the age of 13 years, 11 months and 26 days.
She was a student of the North East high school at that place.
She leaves to mourn her death, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cubbage [Myrta Wilmina Matheny], a sister, Mrs. Frank Gray [Edna] of Kansas City, Mo.; six brothers, Frank, Dan, John, Bruce and Harry Cubbage, all of Taylor County.
Her congenial disposition made her many friends during her short stay. She was a member of the M. E. church.
Her parents received the following letters of sympathy from her former school associates at Kansas City.
_______________
Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 12, 1919.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cubbage and family:---
We wish to extend to you our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in your hour of sorrow.
The Sixth Hour Latin Class, Northeast high school.
___________________
To the Family of Lillian Cubbage:
The fourth hour English class of the Northeast high school wish to express their sorrow at the loss of a friend and comrade, and to extend to you their deepest sympathy in your bereavement.
Lucile Cook, Donald McDonald, Bayard Lawrence, Committee.
Gertrude Weaver, Teacher
[Hensley, Jacob Nathan "Jake"]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 11, 1951 [p. 1]
J. N. (Jake) Hensley Died Here Oct. 5
J. N. Hensley died at the home of his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Spencer in Bedford, Oct. 5, after an illness of several years.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 2 p. m. Monday, Oct. 8, conducted by Rev. Evan Routh. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
Jacob Nathan Hensley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hensley [Susannah Wingerd], was born near Bedford, April 3, 1876 and died at the age of 75 years, six months and two days.
Jake, as he was better known, spent his entire life in this community.
He was married to Bertha Edna Jones on Christmas Eve, 1895. She passed away July 1, 1949.
Five children, three sons and two daughters, were born to them. Those now living include two sons, Dewey of Bedford and Clay of Glenwood; and two daughters, Mrs. Troy Spencer [Ethel] of Bedford and Mrs. Russell Polton [Nelle] of Tabor, Iowa. Another son, Charles, died in infancy.
Mr. Hensley is also survived by two brothers, Tillman, of Bedford and James of Clarinda; four sisters, Mrs. Lou [Lewis Robert] McClarnon [Mary Catherine] of Braddyville, Iowa; Mrs. E. [rnest] E. Tando [Winifred Mae] of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Bert [Adelbert E.] Beauchamp [Blanche Esther] of Long Beach, Cal., Mrs. Lillian Stephens of Los Angeles, Calif. Five other sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Hensley was a member of the Christian church and served for a number of years as deacon and trustee.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday February 23, 1933 p. 2
Mrs. Howard Hensley
Susannah Wingerd was born in Camden, Ind., July 26, 1846, and passed to the life beyond from her home in Bedford, Ia., February 15, 1933.
At the age of eleven years she, with her parents, moved from Camden, Ind., to Iroquois County, Illinois, and resided there until she was 22 years of age.
She was united in marriage to Howard Hensley Dec. 27, 1868 in Sheldon, Illinois. Four years later they moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where they have continued to reside.
Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hensley. Two of these died in infancy. Louisa Hensley died July 29, 1928 in Los Angeles, Calif., and Leah [Rose] Hensley Allen died October 21, 1929.
Three sons and five daughters remain, with the aged husband. The children are: Tillman H. [oward], Jacob N. [athan] and James A. [braham], all of Bedford; Mrs. Estella Keenan of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Blanche [Esther] Beauchamp, Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Winnie Tando, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Lillian Stephens, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Mary [Catherine] McClarnon of Braddyville, Iowa.
There are also 33 grandchildren.
Mrs. Hensley confessed her faith in Christ many years ago and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a faithful homemaker and a devoted mother, patient and uncomplaining during sickness. Though confined to her home for some time, her last illness was of short duration.
Mr. and Mrs. Hensley had a rare and happy privilege last December when they celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris.
Burial was at Hopkins, Mo.
[Hensley, Ella Angeline Spencer]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 15, 1950 [p. 1]
Mrs. Tillman Hensley Dies At Home Sunday
Mrs. Tillman [Howard] Hensley died at her home in north Bedford early Sunday morning, June 11. The body was taken to Hopkins, where the funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist Church. Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.
Mrs. [Ella Angeline] Hensley was born April 18, 1875 in Taylor County, the daughter of [Daniel] Andrew and Amanda [Almira Jestine Bishop] Spencer. On February 15, 1894, she was married to Mr. Tillman [Howard Hensley]. They resided on a farm near Hopkins until 1940 when they moved to Bedford.
Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Safley and Mrs. Ruth Hopple, Bedford; Mrs. Opal Wallace, La Grande, Ore.; and Mrs. Garland Scott, Parnell; four sons, Ralph, Wayne and Rollie, Bedford, and Halbert, Hopkins; a brother, Lew Spencer, Bedford, 35 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
[Spencer, Almira Jestine Bishop]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday October 7, 1926 p. 5
Obituary – Almina Spencer
Almina [Almira] Jestine Bishop was born January 27th, 1845, in Des Moines County, Iowa, and on February 28th, 1861, was united in marriage to [Daniel] Andrew Spencer.
Seven children were born to them, three sons and four daughters. In the spring of 1870 they moved to Taylor County, where the family have lived for some 56 years. In 1906 they moved to the city of Bedford.
And on Sept. 23rd, she passed to her reward at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Wolverton, where she had been tenderly cared for during the last months of her illness. Thus in her passing away, one more of Taylor County's old and highly respected citizens has gone.
Some forty years ago she accepted Christ and united with the Hazel Dell Baptist Church and when they moved to Bedford changed her membership to the church of Bedford.
She leaves to mourn their loss five children, three sons and two daughters: Lewis W.[ esley], Oren Elmer, Addison Edward [Edward Addison], Mrs. Ella [Angeline] Hensley and Mrs. [Anna] Mabel Wolverton, all of Bedford, and who were with her at the last, but Elmer, who lives in Denver, Colo., and was unable to come.
Two brothers, I. [saac] L. [ewis] Bishop of Bedford, and William Bishop of [Osceola], Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. Lee Leith of Oklahoma; 31 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Wolverton [Anna Mabel], which is the old Spencer Homestead. Rev. C. W. Fletcher conducted the service and interment was in Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 29, 1956 [p. 1]
Clay Hensley Rites Here Saturday
Clay Hensley of Bedford died in Glenwood, Wednesday, March 21, after a short illness.
Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, conducted by W. G. Travis of the Christian church. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
Clay Clifton Hensley, son of Jacob and Bertha Jones Hensley, was born near Bedford, March 21, 1905 and died at the age of 51 years. His parents preceded him in death, his mother in 1949, his father in 1951.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Spencer of Loveland, Colo., Mrs. Nelle Polton, Denver, Colo.; and one brother, Dewey Hensley of Bedford. There are nine nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives.