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Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 20, 1909 p. 4
James Wyant, son of Jacob Wyant, of Conway, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Thomas Hanks early Wednesday morning, aged nearly 62 years. He was truly considered one of the unfortunate people of this earth, having never spoken a word or walked a step in his life. And to say that he has been a charge to his relatives and friends will be indeed a mild way of expressing it, as he had to be lifted and cared for the same as a baby. Owing to the severe illness of a sister, Mrs. Lucy Drake, funeral services have not yet been arranged.
[WYANT, JAMES]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 27, 1909
James Wyant, who has been quite sick for some time, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Tom Hanks south of town, Tuesday night, near midnight. Funeral services were held from his late residence at 9:00 o'clock Thursday morning. Interment was made in the Lexington cemetery. – Conway Record.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 20, 1909 p. 4
Killed By Street Cars
The following item taken from the St. Joseph News-Press of May 18, will be of interest to our readers as the man spoken of was father to our townsman, Clyde Griffey, who went to that city at once to attend the funeral:
ÒThe man who was struck by a street car on the South Sixth street viaduct last Saturday night has been identified as Andrew Griffey, of Clearmont, Mo. He was fifty-eight years old and a widower. Four daughters and three sons survive him. Mrs. Eva Dew, who lives in the city, and Isaac S. Griffey, a brother, who lives near St. Joseph, identified the body. It is supposed that the dead man was on his way to his brotherÕs home, near the fish hatchery, when he met his death. Coroner C. F. Byrd held an inquest yesterday afternoon.Ó
Later. The funeral service and burial will be held at Clearmont, his former home.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 12, 1970 [p. 1]
Rites Today For James Allen
Funeral services for James [Minnis] Allen, 61, of Bedford, will be held today, Thurs., Feb. 12, at 2 p. m. at the east Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Allen died Sunday at his home southeast of Bedford. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
His survivors include his wife, [Helen] Marie, and three daughters, Delores Spencer, Barbara Jackson and Mary Lou Reeves.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 21, 1961 p. 7
Attend Bailie Rites
Among those from out of town who attended last rites for Mrs. Nora [Edna Thompson] Bailie in Bedford Wednesday afternoon, were the following: Mrs. Darold Conklin, Buffalo, New York; Mrs. LaVerna Pritchard, St. Joseph, Mo.; Bob Pritchard, Omaha; Mrs. Beverly Hensley and Kathy, Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Congdon, Clarinda.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 21, 1961 p. 7
Maud Stringer Of Hopkins Dies
Mrs. Maud Agnes Stringer, 70, Hopkins, died Sunday at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, where she had been a patient for only one and one-half days. She had resided east of Hopkins 58 years.
She was born July 17, 1891, at Stockton, Kans., the daughter of the late David Bell Hopple and Harriet Helen Williamson Hopple. She was married April 23, 1908 to Charles James Stringer, who died in July 1954. Mrs. Stringer was a member of the Christian Church of Hopkins.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Orla Bainum of Hopkins; two sons, Howard Stringer of Hopkins, Samuel Stringer of Renton, Wash.; three brothers, Ben Hopple of Hopkins, Charles Hopple of Monett, Mo., Ray Hopple of Grubville, Mo.; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren.
Rites were held at two p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Hopkins Christian Church. Rev. A. V. Hart officiated. Burial was in Hopkins cemetery.
[Heatherington, Blanche Edith Nation]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 5, 1954 [p. 1]
Mrs. Heatherington Died Here Wednesday
Mrs. Blanche Heatherington, a resident of Bedford the past 25 years, died at her home Wednesday night, July 27, after a few days illness.
Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Saturday forenoon, July 30, with Rev. Clement D. Loehr officiating. Burial in Conway cemetery.
Blanche Edith, youngest daughter of James Watson and Sarah Catherine Barnes Nation was born at Stuart, Guthrie County, Iowa, June 5, 1887.
In April 1879, the family moved to Taylor County, Iowa and located on a farm west of the present town of Sharpsburg.
She attended school at Sharpsburg and Bedford, and Western Normal College at Shenandoah. She taught in the public schools of Taylor County, Iowa and Hitchcock County, Nebr. She was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church at Sharpsburg.
She was married to George B. [oyd] Heatherington on April 3, 1901. Her children were Helen May, who died in infancy; Edna Mae Keith of Cherokee, Jessie Cunningham of Council Bluffs, George Boyd Heatherington of the U. S. Navy stationed in San Francisco. Her grandchildren are Edith Lorraine Albright, Maxine Zikesh, Joyce Cunningham, George Boyd Heatherington III. There is also a great grandson, James Leland Mikesell, Jr., who was born July 29.
On April 20, 1930, she transferred her membership to the Bedford Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband on March 23, 1910. Also by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, Cora and Amanda Sweigard.
[Heatherington, James Ritchie]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 30, 1943 p. 8
J. R. Heatherington Dies September 24
J. R. Heatherington, a resident of Taylor County nearly all his life, died at his home four miles west of Bedford Friday, September 24, following a severe illness.
Short funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, followed by services at the Fairview Christian church near Corning, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson of Bedford. Burial was in the Prairie Rose cemetery.
James Ritchie, son of John and Helen Ferrier Heatherington, was born September 21, 1877 in Stark County, Illinois, being aged 66 years and 3 days at the time of his death.
When a small boy he came to Iowa with his parents. He followed the occupation of farming and was also skilled in carpentry.
He was married on May 18, 1910 to Elizabeth Edwards of Peoria, Illinois. To them six children were born, all of whom are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. They are James of Omaha, Margaret Sexton of Gravity, William of Camas, Washington, Laura of Villisca, Isabel McCoy of Spokane, Washington, and Nellie McGee of Bedford. Mrs. Heatherington died Nov. 25, 1936.
On April 1, 1939 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Thomas of Corning, who mourns the loss of a devoted husband. Mr. Heatherington united with the Fairview Christian church when a young man. Jim, as he was known, went through many ordeals but met them all with courage, having great faith in a heavenly father with whom all things are possible. He endured with patience his last illness, which lasted several months, and he made all plans for his last rites.
He was happy to have in his home his son William and family for several days during his illness, but it was not possible for them to be present for the last rites.
Beside his beloved wife and children, three granddaughters and one grandson survive; also one sister, Margaret Yeager of Mt. Etna; two brothers, Alex of Villisca, and Will of Bedford, who has been in the home caring for the work the past several weeks. Two brothers, John and George and one sister, Anna West, preceded him in death.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 30, 1943 p. 8
Sam Hayes Dies At Home Here
Sam Hayes, a resident of Taylor County for many years, died at his home in Bedford Monday, September 27.
Funeral services were held at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. P. H. Peterson. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery.
Samuel Hayes, son of Geo. and Fannie Hayes, was born in Henry County, Iowa, Sept. 30, 1873, being aged 69 years, 11 months and 27 days at the time of his death.
He came to Taylor County with his parents when a small child and spent the rest of his life here with the exception of nine years in Omaha.
He was married April 21, 1893 to Mary Jane Taylor. To them were born seven children, one of whom, Mrs. Dora Brewer, preceded him in death. Those remaining are Levi of Omaha, Clarence of Shenandoah, Mrs. Anna Gaddis of Shenandoah, Martha Norris of Omaha, Marie Bledsoe of Leesville, Ia., and Mary Ellen Dugan of Maloy, all of whom were with him during [his last illness].
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 30, 1943 p. 8
Mrs. [Sara] Ella Baldwin, 78, died Friday, September 24, at her home in Shenandoah, following an illness of several months. She had lived in Shenandoah for many years.
Mrs. Baldwin is survived by six children, John [Wesley] Baldwin, [George] Riley Baldwin, Guy Baldwin, all of Shenandoah; Harry [Louvan] Baldwin of Hamburg, Mrs. Nora [Adeline] Eskew of Shenandoah, and Mrs. Glen Parker [Minnie Pearl] of Lenox; and one brother, John Stone of Kansas City.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Buntz Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. James Pearson, radio pastor. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 30, 1943 p. 8
McCall Infant Dies Home Near Gravity
Marlus Rae, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCall of east of Gravity, died at the home early Tuesday morning. She was born August 26, being a month old at the time of her death. She is survived by her parents and one brother.
The funeral services were held in Diagonal Wednesday and burial was made there.
[Johnson, Arnold]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 26, 1959 p. 6
Arnold Johnson Burial At New Market Thursday
Arnold Johnson, a life-long resident of the New Market community, died Monday, November 16 and although he had been in failing health, his death came as a shock to his family and friends.
The funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, Thursday, November 19, with burial in Old Memory cemetery at New Market.
Arnold Johnson, son of Eli and Catherine Johnson, was born May 8, 1886 near New Market, Iowa, and died at the age of 73 years, six months, eight days.
On September 28, 1910, he was united in marriage to Ollie Clayton. To this union, five children wee born; three died in infancy. Mr. Johnson spent many years farming. After the family moved to town, they spent 15 years operating a cafŽ.
The Johnson home is known for its hospitality. Not only did they rear their own daughters, Doloras and Glola; but they provided a home for their granddaughter Kathleen, and great grandson, Bobby.
The past few years have been spent more leisurely. Fishing was the hobby that he enjoyed most. He loved home and took pride in the beauty of their flowers.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved wife, Ollie: two daughters, Doloras Anderson of New Market, Glola Ingels of Woodward, Iowa; three granddaughters; two great grandsons.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 26, 1959 p. 6
Miss Lida Woodyard Buried At Clarinda
Lida Estella Woodyard, eldest daughter of John Marion and Sarah Elizabeth Walter Woodyard, was born October 10, 1869 at Grafton, West Virginia, and died at the age of 90 years and 28 days.
She came to Iowa at the age of three years, with her parents and brother in 1873.
After living in Van Buren and Mahaska counties eight years, she came to Taylor County in April 1881, where she received her education at the Timberlake School and at Bedford High School, being a member of the class of 1898. Later she taught school for several years and worked for the Meredith Publishing Co. in Des Moines for 20 years.
She went to the Florence Home in Omaha in 1934 where she spent the rest of her life, passing away there on November 7.
She united with the Gilead Methodist church in early life.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Lillie [Jane] and a baby sister, Lottie; her parents; brother, Clarke A. [braham] Woodyard; sister, Lois Ada Johnson; brother, Arthur J. [erome] Woodyard; leaving her aged brother, Walter E. [li] Woodyard of New Market; several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral services were held in Clarinda with burial in the Clarinda cemetery.
[Woodyard, Grace Irene Loomis]
Bedford Free Press
Wednesday May 16, 1917 [p. 1]
Mrs. Woodyard Dies In St. Joe
After Short Sickness Death Takes Mason Twp. Woman
Unable To Determine Cause of Death---Two Operations Performed---Funeral Services Held Tuesday Afternoon---Burial At Fairview Cemetery
Mrs. Walter Woodyard died at the Ensworth Hospital, St. Joseph, Mo., Sunday, after an illness of about one week. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. L. P. Goodwin of the Methodist church. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
The death of Mrs. Woodyard was a blow to the entire community, very few knowing of her having any illness whatever. She died without the physicians knowing the cause of her death. A week ago Monday morning she got up as usual and did the family washing. After dinner she complained of pains in her head and a physician was called. In the evening she became worse and no relief could be administered to her. The attending physician was unable to diagnose the case and she was taken to St. Joseph. Two operations were made and death came at the hospital, not resulting however from the operation. The medical authorities at the hospital could give no light on the nature of the sickness. The body was brought back to Bedford Sunday evening.
Grace [Irene] Loomis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Loomis [Mary Ellen Ross], was born in Taylor County, Iowa, June 26, 1877. On March 1st, 1899 she united in marriage with Walter [Eli] Woodyard and they began their married life on the farm in Mason Township where they had since resided. To this union was born one son, John, now eleven years of age. She became a Christian early in childhood, uniting with the Gilead Methodist Episcopal Church of which she remained a faithful member. In her younger days she was an enthusiastic worker in the Sunday school and for some time served as secretary. She sang in the choir of the church and was active as a young woman in the Epworth League, filling various offices in the Gilead chapter. She has been a faithful member of the missionary society and for nearly two years was its secretary. Always useful in the work of the Kingdom, helpful in sickness, ready to do her MasterÕs will, she leaves a precious memory.
Besides the grief stricken husband, the little son, upon whom she lavished her mother love, and the sorrowing parents, she leaves to mourn her passing, one brother, Frank Loomis, of Desarte, N. D., and four sisters, Nellie Loomis of St. Joseph, Mrs. Hattie Hamilton, Bedford, Mrs. Mary Eggers and Mrs. Ruth Sheley, both of Hopkins.
A kind companion, a faithful and loving wife, a mother devoted and self sacrificing, a neighbor helpful and sympathetic, a true and dependable friend, she leaves a wide circle of friends who will miss her kindly presence and fellowship and whom to the bereaved husband and family [extend] the comfort of their heartfelt sympathy and prayer.
[WOODYARD, GRACE IRENE LOOMIS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 24, 1917
Mrs. G. R. Gilbert, who came here to attend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Ralph [Walter] Woodyard, returned to her home in Omaha Thursday.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 5, 1920 [p. 1]
Died At The Hospital
Grover [Hiram] Loomis, who was taken to the Clarinda hospital several weeks ago for treatment, died at that institution last Friday morning. His body was brought to his home in the north part of Bedford Friday. Mr. Loomis was among one of the oldest residents in the county and had many friends. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn the loss of father and husband. The family have the sympathy of many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 oÕclock.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 5, 1920 p. 5
Obituary
Grover Hiram Loomis was born June 28, 1841, at Oswego, New York, and died July 29, 1920, aged 79 years, 1 month and 1 day.
He was married to Harriot Standcliff in Windsor, Wisconsin, in 1859. Three children were born to this union; one son, Frank, survives.
Mrs. Loomis died when Frank was a baby.
Some years later he was married to Mary Ellen Ross of Bedford, Iowa. To this union six children were born. One son passed away in infancy. One daughter, Mrs. Grace Woodyard, passed away three years ago. The remaining five [four] daughters are Nellie Loomis of Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. Hattie Hamilton of Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. Mary Eggers, Burlington Junction, Mo.; Mrs. Ruth Sheley of Hopkins, Mo. There also remain four granddaughters and one grandson.
He was baptized in infancy and became a member of the Gilead Methodist church about forty years ago and remained a faithful Christian all through life.
He was a kind, loving and devoted husband and father.
Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday, July 31st, and were conducted by Rev. Jasper Weber. Interment was made in Graceland cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 28, 1950 [p. 1]
Services Held For Arthur Woodyard
Arthur Woodyard, a resident of the community northwest of Bedford for many years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hazel Kite in Clarinda, Sept. 15. Funeral services were held in Clarinda and burial was made there.
Arthur Jerome Woodyard, son of John M. [arion] and Sarah Elizabeth [Walter] Woodyard, was born at New Sharon, Iowa, April 25, 1875, being aged 75 years, four months, 20 days at the time of his death. He moved to Bedford with his parents when he was six years old.
On March 5, 1902, he was married to Lucinda [Isador] Anderson, and they resided near Bedford until 1942.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Katherine Billings and Mrs. Ruth Mattson, of Des Moines, Mrs. Pearl Hamm of Fort Madison, Mrs. Hazel Kite of Clarinda; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren; one sister, Miss Lida [Estella] Woodyard of Omaha; one brother, Walter [Eli] Woodyard of Bedford.
His wife and one daughter preceded him in death.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 7, 1968 p. 5
Walter Woodyard Rites Tuesday
Funeral services for Walter E. [li] Woodyard, 95, long time Taylor County resident, were held March 5 at the Williams Memorial Chapel in Clarinda with Rev. Robert Jones of Elliott officiating. Mr. Woodyard died March 1 at the Wallin Nursing Home in Clearmont where he had been a patient for the past seven years. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Mr. Woodyard was born on Jan. 14, 1873 at Grafton, West Virginia, the son of John M. [arion] and Sarah Elizabeth Walter Woodyard. The family moved to New Sharon, Iowa when he was 10 years old and then to Taylor County when he was 14 years old. He lived on a farm west of Bedford for 17 years and most of his lifetime was spent on the farm east of New Market where his son now resides.
Mr. Woodyard was married on March 1, 1899 to Grace Irene Loomis, who preceded him in death in 1917. He was a member of the Gilead Church until its closing when his membership was transferred to Gravity Methodist Church.
He is survived by his son, John G. Woodyard of New Market, [two] grandchildren, Walter Woodyard of Clarinda and Mrs. Sherrie Strough of Council Bluffs and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 28, 1950 [p. 1]
Rites Held Yesterday For George Redman
George W. [illiam] Redman, 63, of Maywood, Ill., died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 23, at Conway, Ark., while on a vacation trip with his wife in the south.
The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robt M. Peters. Burial was in Lexington cemetery with Masonic and American Legion burial rites at the grave.
He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Ethel Wentworth of Bedford.
Mr. and Mrs. Redman, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Parks, visited in Bedford at the Tracy home from September 16 to 19, when Mr. and Mrs. Redman continued their planned trip south, leaving Mrs. Parks here. On their return they had stopped at a tourist camp in Conway, Arkansas, to spend the night and Sunday. Mr. Redman had complained during the day of not feeling well, and died just after getting baggage moved into the cabin for the night.
Times-Republican
Thursday May 16, 1907
Death of U. W. Redman
Ulysses W. [ard] Redman died at his home just southeast of the city, Wednesday morning at 3:45, aged 55 years, 6 months and 15 days.
The cause of Mr. Redman's death was due primarily to tubercular trouble from which he has been suffering for several months.
His condition has been serious, however, only during the past few weeks.
The funeral will be held at the home today, Thursday, at 1:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. Price. Interment will be made at Hopkins cemetery
[REDMAN, ULYSSES WARD]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 16, 1907
Ulyses W. Redman Dead
After an extended illness caused by paralysis, Ulyses [Ulysses] W. [ard] Redman, of this city, passed away Tuesday morning at 3:45 o'clock.
Mr. Redman was born in Indiana, October 30, 1851 and was nearly 56 years of age. He was a contractor and builder here and his long residence has made him many friends. The particulars of his life we have as yet been unable to learn.
The funeral services will be held this, Thursday, afternoon, at 1:30, conducted by Elder Edgar Price from the home and the remains will be taken to Hopkins this afternoon for interment in the Hopkins cemetery. The bereaved relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow.
Maryville Daily Forum
Friday December 23, 1949 p. 1
Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Elias N. Ames
Funeral services for Mrs. Elias N. [athan] Ames of Sheridan were conducted at 2 oÕclock Thursday afternoon at the Sheridan Christian church by the Rev. L. B. Day of Maryville. Burial was in the Sheridan cemetery.
Mrs. Ames [Eva Jane Ray] died Tuesday morning. She would have attained her 82nd birthday anniversary January 1. She was born in Warren County, Illinois, the daughter of Richard M. and Marian Kirby Ray. On July 24, 1887, she was married to Elias N. [athan] Ames at Bedford, Ia. She was a member of the Christian church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Hattie Teachnor, Kansas City; a son, Floyd L. Ames, and two grandchildren.
Music for the services was furnished by Mrs. Della Watson, Mrs. Marion Hardrick, Forrest King and Glee Bainum, who sang, ÒWill the Circle Be Unbroken?Ó and ÒFace to Face.Ó Mrs. Bainum played the accompaniment.
Pallbearers were Bob Riley, Russell Cowan, Guy Stingley, H. F. Holland, John Farman and C. A. Jackson.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 29, 1949 p. 2
Sheridan
Mrs. E. N. Ames Dies
Eva Ray Ames passed away at her home in Sheridan Monday night, December 19.
The funeral services were held Thursday, December 22 at 2 oÕclock at the Christian church, Rev. L. B. Day of Maryville officiating. Burial was in the Sheridan cemetery.
Eva [Jane] Ray, daughter of Richard and Marian [Kirby] Ray, was born January 1, 1869 in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois. On July 24, 1887 she was married to Elias N. [athan] Ames at Bedford, Iowa. To them was born one son, Floyd Ames. She was a member of the Sheridan Christian Church and active in the Ladies Aid.
She is survived by her husband and son; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Teachnor of Kansas City, Mo.; one grandson and one granddaughter.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 29, 1949 p. 2
Sheridan Locals
Mr. and Mrs. E. [lias] N. [athan] Ames of Columbia, Mo., were called here by the death of his grandmother, Mrs. E. [lias] N. [athan] Ames, Sr. [Eva Jane Ray].