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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 20, 1951 [p. 1]
G. F. McLaury Dies, Was Mail Carrier
George F. [orrest] McLaury, 78, died Saturday in a St. Joseph, Mo. hospital. Mr. McLaury lived his entire life in Taylor County. For 17 years he was a rural mail carrier out of the Clearfield post office.
Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Monday, with Rev. Robert M. Peters officiating. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery.
The son of George William [Cobine] McLaury and Mary Ellen Sharp, Mr. McLaury was born Oct. 30, 1872, at Beaconsfield, Iowa.
Dec. 9, 1893, he married Ethel Agnes Hurley in Bedford. To this union were born eight children, William McLaury, Kansas City, Mo.; Robert McLaury, St. Joseph, Mrs. Anna Hofmeister, Clearfield; Gracia McLaury, Bedford; Ralph McLaury, St. Joseph; Mrs. Lola Webb, Bedford; Thomas McLaury, Nevada, Iowa; and Ilene McLaury, who died in infancy.
Mr. McLaury came to Taylor County with his parents when he was a year old. For a number of years he lived on a farm near Clearfield, and moved to Clearfield when he became a mail carrier. In 1919, the family moved to Bedford.
Surviving besides his children are a brother, Roy McLaury of Canada, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. McLaury died last July 23.
He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and attended the Methodist church at Clearfield.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 2, 1951 [p. 1]
McLaury Rites Held Here Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. G. [eorge] F. [orrest] McLaury, who died July 23, were held at the Shum Funeral Home, July 26, conducted by Rev. Robt. M. Peters. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
Ethel Agnes Hurley, daughter of Dennis and Emma Hurley, was born near Farmer City, Ill., May 15, 1875, being aged 76 years, 2 months, and 8 days at the time of her death.
She was married to George F. [orrest] McLaury at Bedford, Dec. 9, 1893. To them were born eight children: William McLaury of Kansas City, Robert McLaury of St. Joseph, Mrs. Emma Hofmeister of Clearfield, Miss Grace McLaury of Bedford, Ralph McLaury of St. Joseph, Mrs. Lola Webb of Bedford, Thomas McLaury of Nevada, Iowa, and Ilene McLaury, who died in infancy,
Mrs. McLaury came with her family from Illinois to Lenox, when she was a girl of eight years old. Following her marriage she lived on a farm near Clearfield for a time, and then for 17 years, when her husband was a mail carrier out of Clearfield, they lived in that town. They came to Bedford in 1919 and have since made their home here.
Besides the seven living children she leaves one sister, Mrs. Clara Haley of Lenox; her husband, George F. [orrest] McLaury of Bedford; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren.
Mrs. McLaury had been in failing health for a number of years. She was raised in the Catholic faith, but for the past many years had no church connections.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 21, 1956 p. 4
Mrs. Emma Hurley Died At Lenox
Mrs. Emma [Cochran] Hurley, 81, died Monday at the Lenox Rest Home.
Funeral services were Wednesday afternoon at Bender Funeral Home there. Rev. Burton Collier officiated. Burial in Lenox cemetery.
Survivors are one son, Ralph Hurley of Des Moines; one brother, Harry Cochran of Lenox.
[Bradley, Jessie Arvilla Wainwright]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 9, 1951 [p. 1]
Rites Are Held For Mrs. Bradley
Funeral services for Mrs. Eura C. [lyde] Bradley were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home, Aug. 1, conducted by Rev. Robt. M. Peters. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
Jessie A. [rvilla] Wainwright, daughter of Arthur S. [tanberry] and Susan M.[oore Timberlake] Wainwright, was born in Mason Township, Taylor County, July 25, 1887, and died at her farm home west of Bedford July 30, at the age of 64 years and five days.
She was the youngest of six children, the eldest of whom died in infancy. She received her education in the rural school located near her home and in Bedford High School.
Her entire life was spent in Taylor County with the exception of a couple of years in Grand Island, Neb., where she was interested in the millinery business. She was a member of the Gilead Methodist church, located in the community near her home.
She was married Feb. 18, 1920, to Eura C. [lyde] Bradley, who survives. She also leaves three sisters and a brother: Mrs. Edna Fairbanks and Edgar Wainwright of Bedford, Mrs. Nina [Pauline] Terbell of New Market, Mrs. Alta Stephens of Conway.
[Wainwright, Arthur Stanberry]
Times-Republican
Thursday January 14, 1926 p. 3
Arthur S. Wainwright
Arthur Stanberry Wainwright, eldest of two sons born to Timothy and Arvilla Bigelow Wainwright, was born July 4th, 1841, in Milwaukee, Wis., departed this life at his home 8 miles northwest of Bedford, Iowa, Jan. 2nd, 1926, aged 84 years, 5 months and 28 days. He was of English descent, the son of a cabinetmaker. Left fatherless at the age of five, and motherless when but nine, he was adopted and reared in the home of Holmes Hammond in Clinton, Wis. His brother, Edgar, two years his junior, was cared for by another family, thus separating the two little boys at an early age. When the war clouds of the Rebellion first hung dark over this land, we next hear of these two boys as volunteers joining the 7th Wis. Battery in Oct., 1861, and serving with credit to themselves and country until the close of the war, Arthur serving first as corporal and last as a sergeant.
In Oct., 1868, he was united in marriage to Amanda Perkins of Clinton, Wis., who died in Nov., 1869. He then moved to Illinois and on May 8th, 1872, at Davenport, Iowa, was united in marriage to Sue [Susan] M. [oore] Timberlake, who still survives him. They lived on a farm near Alpha, Illinois, until in March 1875, they moved to their present home near Bedford, Iowa. Together they witnessed this prairie region develop into a prosperous country and community. They toiled early and late that, as he used to say, Òtheir children might have a different start in life from what had been their lot.Ó He used to take a great pride in his home and its surroundings and his farm was once a model of neatness. But in recent years, when grown old and tired both in body and mind, his place was allowed to grow old like its owner. Six children came to bless this union, one dying in infancy. The remaining five, Edna Fairbanks, Nina [Pauline] Terbell, Alta Stephens, Edgar Wainwright, Jessie [Arvilla] Bradley, all living in the vicinity of the old home, were present at the funeral. These, with his aged companion and nine grandchildren, make up his immediate family. His brother Edgar died in Florida a few years ago.
Although not affiliated with any church, he daily practiced those principles which tend to the betterment of mankind and make the world a better place in which to live. His religion was, ÒDo unto others as you would that others should do unto you,Ó and ÒTwo wrongs never made one right,Ó ÒGod helps him who helps himself,Ó ÒHonesty is the best policy,Ó were favorite sayings of his. These maxims will linger long in the minds of his children and be of lasting benefit to them. His creed contained no such word as selfishness, his life being an example of daily sacrifice. After over 50 years continuous residence in the same locality no one can say that he ever attempted to cheat, wrong or defraud any man. We leave him in the hands of a righteous God, realizing that for such there is a reward. One by one these brave old veterans are marching down the valley to FameÕs Eternal camping ground where their silent tents are spread.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 1, 1959 p. 4
John Terbell Buried In Fairview Cemetery
Last rites for John C. [halmas] Terbell, a long time resident of Taylor County, were held at the Methodist church in New Market, Friday afternoon. Rev. Lacy Thompson and Rev. Kenneth Miller officiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery at Bedford.
John C. [halmas] Terbell, eldest son of David and Lydia Templeton Terbell, was born July 5, 1876 near Woodhull, Illinois. He passed away at his home in New Market, on September 21 at the age of 83 years, two months, 16 days.
He was married to Miss Nina Pauline Wainwright on January 2, 1907, at the home of the brideÕs parents near Bedford. To this union were born two sons, David of Salem, Oregon, and Robert of Bedford.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Bedford, of Covenant Lodge No. 453, A. F. & A. M. at New Market, and of the Lions Club in New Market.
He is survived by his wife, Nina; son David and his wife, Genevee and their daughter Judy of Oregon; son Robert and his wife, Myrtle and their children, Pat, Eddie, and Phil of Bedford; also a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Roberts; and a brother, William Terbell and his children, Floyd and Martha.
[TERBELL, JOHN CHALMAS]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 24, 1959, [p. 1]
John Terbell, 83, died at his home in New Market, Monday afternoon, September 21.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in New Market at two oÕclock Friday afternoon, September 25. Officiating clergymen will be Lacey Thompson and Kenneth Miller. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery at Bedford.
Mr. Terbell is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, David Terbell of Salem, Oregon, and Robert Terbell of Bedford and their families. David arrived in Omaha by plane Wednesday morning.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 1, 1959 p. 4
Mrs. A. C. Whipple Rites At Sharpsburg
Mrs. A. [ustin] C. [rary] Whipple of Sharpsburg died at Rosary Hospital in Corning, Tuesday, September 22.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg the following Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. M. McGehee. Burial was in the Guss cemetery.
Lula Allen Whipple, daughter of James and Harriet Allen, was born in Harrison County, Mo., near Eagleville, and died at the age of 82 years, eight months, 13 days.
She was united in marriage to Austin Crary Whipple, Feb. 26, 1899. To this union four children were born, Clella Harman of Griswold, Neva Pfander of Gravity, Dean Whipple of Conway, Loyd Whipple who died in infancy.
There are 12 grandchildren, Lorna Bedard of Long Beach, Calif., Horace and Melvin Pfander of Sharpsburg, Maxine Bates of Anoka, Minn., Betty Robertson of Sullivan, Mo., Berniece Pfander of Stanberry, Mo., Eloise Pfander of Gravity, Helen Perdue of Elliot, Deanna Pangilina of Griswold, Margaret, Austin and Lula Kay Whipple of Conway. She also has 13 great grandchildren.
Lula Whipple was one of a family of 11, four of whom preceded her in death. Those remaining are Homer Allen of Harlan, Margaret Frost of Ridgeway, Mo., Minnie Schwab of Kansas City, Joe Allen of Hamilton, Mo., McKinley Allen of Kansas City, Fred Allen of Darlington, Mo.
After her marriage they lived on a farm near Guss, later moving to Mills County and from there to Colorado. Two years later the family moved back to Iowa and lived near Avoca for two years. From Avoca they moved to Mills County, where they lived ten years. In 1922 they moved to Taylor County in the Sharpsburg community.
Mrs. Whipple at an early age joined the church at Mount Gilead, a country church near Eagleville, Mo. While living in Mills County she transferred her membership to the Presbyterian Church at Emerson, then when she moved to [the] Sharpsburg community in 1922 she transferred her membership to the Presbyterian church of Sharpsburg, where she remained an active member.
[Campbell, Livia Elizabeth Miller]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 1, 1959 p. 4
Mrs. Livia Campbell Rites Held Thursday
Livia Elizabeth Miller Campbell was born June 6, 1873 in Jasper County, Iowa and died in Bedford, Iowa on September 21, 1959, at the age of 86 years, three months, 15 days.
On February 4, 1901, she was united in marriage to M. [arsenna] B. [enton] Campbell. To this union four children were born, three of whom survive to mourn her passing: Darwin O. Campbell of Riviera, Texas; Mrs. Bertha Heath of Huntington Park, Calif.; Mrs. Dorothy Shields of Council Bluffs. A son, Glen B. Campbell, died in 1939. Her husband, M. [arsenna] B. [enton] Campbell died in 1929.
Others surviving are a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Leota Zoucha, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In about 1889 she moved to a farm four miles west of Bedford, and later into Bedford. She became a member of Gilead Methodist church and in 1917 transferred her membership to the Bedford Methodist Church.
Rev. Anthony Blankers officiated at the funeral services, which were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Service Thursday afternoon. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 21, 1940 p. 5
Obituary – Glen B. Campbell
Glen B. Campbell, son of Marsenna [Benton] and Livia [Elizabeth Miller] Campbell, was born June 24, 1902 near Bedford, Iowa, and was killed in an auto accident near Milton, Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 16, 1940, being aged 38 years at the time of his death.
The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Milton Tuesday afternoon and burial was in the Milton cemetery.
Glen was graduated from the Bedford High School with the class of 1933 and secured his Bachelor of Science degree from Parsons College in 1927. Thereafter he entered the teaching profession both as a coach and science instructor, serving at Menlo, Selden and Norway, Kan. and at Selma, Iowa. More recently he gave up teaching in order to be at home and assist members of the family. Recently he established a plumbing and sheet metal business.
In early life he united with the Methodist church and later affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, where he held many offices, serving as Elected Elder, Trustee Secretary, and Sunday School Treasurer.
Surviving are his wife Leota and two daughters, Roberta and Margaret Ellen; his mother, Mrs. Livia Campbell; a sister, Miss Dorothy Campbell and a brother Darwin Campbell, all of Bedford; another sister, Mrs. Bertha Heath of Minneapolis, Minn.; and his father-in-law, Rocky Townsend of Milton, Iowa.
Times-Republican
Thursday June 27, 1907
Death of Mrs. Enoch Campbell
Miss Sallie Sharp was born in Shelby County, Indiana, October 12, 1837. She was married to Enoch [Richard] Campbell, June 7, 1855. To this union thirteen children were born, seven of whom with her husband and a host of kindred and friends survive to mourn their loss. She died at her home three miles northwest of Athelstan June 11, 1907. Funeral services were conducted by J. C. House at Mt. Zion church of which [she] was a member. Sister Campbell united with the Baptist church while in Illinois and for more than 40 years has lived a devoted Christian life.---Sheridan Advance.
Times-Republican
Thursday March 20, 1930 p. 7
Agnes Campbell
Agnes Campbell, the daughter of Angus and Agnes Campbell, was born November 23, 1860, in Lanarkshire, Scotland. She resided in the land of her birth until the year 1885. For some time she resided with the other members of her family on a farm near Conway, Iowa. When about 27 years of age, she came to Bedford, Iowa, and continued to make this her home until death. Early in life she confessed Christ as her personal Savior, and became a member of the Presbyterian Church, The Free Church of Scotland. She united with the Presbyterian Church of Bedford on December 13, 1903. She was very quiet and home loving, always ready to serve and help those less fortunate than herself. To know her was to love her. Her health began to fail her several months ago and on March 13th, 1930, she passed away at her home, aged 70 years, 3 months and 20 days. She leaves to mourn her demise, a number of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held in the home Saturday, March 15th, at 10:00 oÕclock a. m., followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery. Rev. C. F. McMican was in charge of the services.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 17, 1935
J. C. Parrish, 84, Dies At Osceola
James C. [ampbell] Parrish, 84, a former resident of Taylor County and a brother of Harvey Parrish of Bedford, died at his home in Osceola Saturday, Jan. 12. The funeral services were held in Osceola Monday afternoon and burial was made at Maple Hill Cemetery.
James Campbell Parrish was born in Edgar County, Ill., Sept. 24, 1849. The family moved to Iowa in 1854, settling first near Burlington, but the next year moving to Clark County where his boyhood was spent on a farm. Soon after the Civil War he moved with his parents to Taylor County.
On Christmas day, 1876, he was married to Mary Ann Virtue, also of Taylor County. About 1883 he left farming to engage in the hardware business, first at Tingley and later at Armour, S. D. In 1890 he returned to Osceola where he operated a hardware until the time of his death.
He is survived by two daughters, Alice, now Mrs. J. E. Johnson, and Verna, both of Osceola; also two brothers, Harvey W. [esley] Parrish of Bedford, and Lewis J. Parrish of Seattle, Wash.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 7, 1983 p. 4
Services Pending For Paul Parrish
Arrangements are being made here for services for [Cecil] Paul Parrish. Mr. Parrish, enroute to Bedford from Glendale, Ca., died April 4 in Flagstaff, Az.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 14, 1983 p. 4
Final Rites For Paul Parrish, 80, Held In Bedford
Funeral services for Cecil Paul Parrish, 80, of Glendale, Calif. and Gravity, Iowa, were held April 9 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings with Fraternal Honors presented by Taylor Lodge No. 156 A. F. & A. M. Mr. Parrish died April 4, 1983 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Paul Parrish, son of William M. Parrish and Minnie Eighmy Parrish, was born north of Bedford, Iowa May 24, 1902. He grew to maturity in the Bedford area where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church.
He was graduated from Bedford High School in 1921. For several years he was employed by the B & Q Railroad Company. He served as Taylor County Deputy Sheriff during the time his father, William M. Parrish, was Sheriff of Taylor County.
On June 5, 1930 he was united in marriage to Ruth King of Barton, Iowa. They were married in Cheyenne, Wyoming where she had been teaching school. Two children, James Paul and Martha Jane, were born to bless their home and to share their love.
They lived in Bedford where Paul operated the Phillips Service Station until they purchased and moved to the farm east of Gravity, Iowa in the mid 1930Õs. The farm was a fulfillment of his childhood dream that some day he would follow this occupation.
In addition to his farm operation he served as Taylor County Representative in the Iowa State Legislature in the mid 1940Õs, faithfully and well.
He was a long time member of the United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star Bedford Chapter # 228; Taylor Lodge #156 A. F. & A. M.; Royal Arch Masons #68 Moila Shrine Temple, St. Joseph, Missouri. He served on the Board of the Taylor County Historical Society and was very much interested in helping this become a reality.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister who died in infancy.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruth of the home; son, James, and his wife, Carole, of Glendale, Calif.; daughter, Martha, and her husband, Larry Ford of Glendale, Calif.; grandchildren: David, Timothy and Keith Ford, Cynthia Parrish Hancock and Susan Parrish; three sisters, Alice and her husband, Horton Talley, Ruth Buchanan and Eulah Cobb; a brother, Dean Parrish, and his wife, Marie; other relatives and many many friends.
His family and friends will remember him as a kind and considerate loved one and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Times-Republican
Thursday March 4, 1915 p. 5
Anna S. Parrish
Mrs. Anna S. Parrish died at her residence in Bedford Monday, March 1, aged 55 years. Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Elder W. E. Robb of the First Church of Christ Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.
Mrs. Parrish was a native of Taylor County, having been born at Lexington June 19, 1859. She was united in marriage with John Parrish March 7, 1877.
Surviving relatives are the father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. R. [obert] A.[tkinson] Taylor [Martha Ann Miller] of Bedford; sisters, Mrs. C. [harles] D. Swaine [Alice] of Council Bluffs; half-brothers, Alfred [Adelbert] Taylor, R.[obert] A.[tkinson] Taylor, and L. [uther] B. [ent] Taylor of this county, and Charles [Swain] Taylor of Leavenworth, Wash., half-sisters, Mrs. C. [harles] G.[ray] Martin [Mehetabel], Mrs. C. [ary] T. [homas] Wickersham [Mary Frances], Mrs. Tressie Wilkinson, and Miss Lottie Taylor, of Taylor County; an aunt, Mrs. E. R. Hall.
Mrs. Parrish joined the Church of Christ in early childhood.
[PARRISH, ANNA TAYLOR]
Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, March 2, 1915, [p. 1]
Mrs. Anna Parrish Dead
Mrs. Anna Parrish died at her home in northeast Bedford at 7 o'clock Monday morning after several weeks' illness. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robb. Interment will take place in the Fairview cemetery.
[PARRISH, ANNA TAYLOR]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 11, 1915
Mrs. Alice Swaine, who had been in Bedford, called by the sickness and death of her sister, Mrs. Anna Parrish, returned Saturday to her home in Council Bluffs.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday April 20, 1933
Mrs. Harvey Parrish
Marie [Maria] Greedy, daughter of Frank and Jane Greedy, was born at Wiveliscombe, Somersetshire, England, Feb. 6, 1852. She passed away at her home April 16, 1933 at 12:30 p. m.
She came with her brother and sister to America in 1871, locating on a farm near Bedford, Iowa. She has made this immediate vicinity her home since coming over to this country.
She was united in marriage to Harvey [Wesley] Parrish in March 1874. They started their home on a farm at the edge of the town of Bedford, Iowa, and continued to live there for many years. They moved into Bedford several years ago and they have lived here since that day.
To this union two daughters were born: Mary [Frances] and Edith [Olive], who grew to womanhood, lived to bless and brighten the home for a time and then were called many years ago to prepare a heavenly home for their motherÕs coming.
Mrs. Parrish is survived by her husband, and two sisters: one living in England and one in Shenandoah, Iowa.
She was christened in the Church of England. When she came to Iowa, she united with the Presbyterian Church at Bedford, Iowa. She has remained a faithful member from that day until her death.
She was a loving mother, wife and neighbor and will be sadly missed by all who had an intimate acquaintance with her.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 oÕclock, the Rev. C. F. McMican, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, having charge. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
Times-Republican
Tuesday June 27, 1905 [p. 1, 8]
To Him Death Had No Terrors
Micajah Parrish Peacefully Passed Away At Osceola on Saturday June 24.
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Writes His Own Obituary
A True Christian, He Had No Fear of Death---Took A Clear Conscience to His Master
Micajah Parrish, for many years one of Taylor CountyÕs most respected citizens, died Saturday June 24 at the home of his son, James Parrish at Osceola, aged 90 years, 3 months and 29 days.
Several years ago the deceased was urged to write a short sketch of his life. He did so and we publish it below, as it is a better obituary than we could possibly write.
ÒMy grandfather, Edward Parrish, with three brothers, emigrated from England in an early day and settled in Davison County, North Carolina, where my father Ezekiel was born. My motherÕs maiden name was Temperance Percy. I was the oldest of their nine children. My birthday was Feb. 26, 1815.
ÒIn 1827, we moved to Putnam County, Indiana, when I was in my 12th year. My father died a few months afterwards, leaving mother with us children, the youngest of whom was less than one year old.
ÒI came to Iowa in 1854, crossing the Mississippi River at Burlington when there were but three cabins there. At this time, Oct. 1896, I have been a resident of Iowa for 43 years, except for a few months in Kansas.
ÒI was converted in 1836, and united with the Baptist church in that year at the Rock Creek school house. Rev. Ogelsby was pastor. On January 31st, 1839 [I] was married in Owen County, Indiana to Miss Hannah M. Edminston. For 15 years we lived in Indiana.
ÒIn 1855 we moved to Clark County this state where we resided until we came to Taylor County in 1867.
ÒI remained a member of the Baptist church till 1847, when, there being no members of my church near, and, at the persistent request of my wife, I changed my membership to the Protestant Methodist Church.
ÒMy wife died in Bedford January 15, 1868, leaving me with 6 children, five sons and one daughter.
ÒSome time later I was united in marriage to Mrs. Eliza Ann Reed. In 1887 I again changed my church home to the M. E. church.
ÒI never had a law suit; for I have tried to live the life of a Christian. I have been fully satisfied with my Christian experience, and would as soon doubt my existence as my conversion. I have made crooked steps, but have aimed earnestly at doing His will, and the Lord has invariably kept his promise with me. I have never doubted for a minute the grand truths of Christianity since my conversion.
ÒI earnestly recommend the religion of Christ to my children, grandchildren or any one on earth.Ó
The cause of Mr. ParrishÕs death was old age, and he went to his grave with the same willingness as the tired child goes to bed at night. His last moments were peaceful; there was no suffering, no fear of the hereafter. With him all was well.
The deceased after many years residence here, some two years ago went to Osceola and made his home with his son, and it was there that death found him.
The body was shipped to Conway and yesterday was interred at the Lexington cemetery.
The children, who survive him, are: Addison and Harvey Parrish of Bedford; Mrs. T. [homas] A. [lexander] Trent [Mary Elizabeth] and Jas. Parrish of Osceola, Lew Parrish of Creston and John Parrish of Des Moines. All were present at the interment except the last named.