Obituaries |
submitted by: Julia Johnson - julia.johnson63@gmail.com |
Times-Republican
Monday October 17, 1921
Mrs. Helm Passes Away
Mrs. Helm [Sarah Ann Billeter] passed away Friday evening at the home of her son, Roy Helm, who resides south of Bedford. Mrs. Helm was the mother of Mrs. Joe Keith [Polly Adel] of this city.
Funeral services were held at Berea church yesterday at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Leslie Cobb. Interment was made in Graceland, or what is known as the old Titus cemetery.
An obituary will be published in our next issue.
Times-Republican
Thursday October 20, 1921
Obituary---Sarah A. Helm
Sarah A. [nn] Billeter was born March 13, 1842, at Brasil, Clay County, Indiana. When a young woman of eighteen years, she came west with her parents and settled in Nebraska, near Fremont, later moving with her parents to Harrison County, Iowa. A few years later they moved to Harlan, in Shelby County, Iowa.
December 17, 1865, she was married to Byrum Helm, who preceded her in 1907. Immediately after their marriage they located on a farm in Ross Township, Taylor County, Iowa, which place she called her home to the time of her death.
To this union five children were born, Mrs. Joe Keith [Polly Adel] and Mrs. William [Lewis] McCoy [Susannah] of Bedford; Samantha, who died in infancy; Guy, who died at the age of twelve years, and [Levi] Roy, who lives on the old home farm. She leaves eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, all of whom were present at the funeral service.
After an illness of less than a week, she passed away Oct. 14, 1921, in the home where she and [her] husband first located. She was aged 79 years, 7 months and 1 day.
She united with the church of Christ when a girl and remained steadfast in the faith.
Mrs. Helm was of a home loving nature and had gathered about her a circle of friends who will miss her greatly in their daily life.
Funeral services were held at the Berea church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by L. [eslie] R. Cobb. Interment was in Graceland cemetery.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday February 7, 1907
Sudden Death
Just as we are preparing to go to press word reaches us that Mr. Byrum Helm, one of Taylor County's oldest and most highly esteemed residents, had died suddenly at noon today.
He has been a sufferer for some time with heart trouble and it is presumed that this was what caused his sudden death. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made.
Mr. Helm was one of the brave boys who, in 1861, enlisted in the army, joining the company from Bedford that went out as a part of the 4th Iowa. Here he distinguished himself for bravery as all the old boys in blue can testify. He was a staunch friend, a kind and indulgent husband and father. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his sudden death. The children are Mrs. Joe Keith [Polly Adell] and Mrs. Wm. McCoy [Susannah], of Bedford, and his son, [Levi] Roy. They have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
Mr. Wm. McCoy, who has been visiting relatives near Paris, Ill., is expected home today.
[HELM, BYRUM]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 14, 1907
Funeral of Byrum Helm
The funeral services of the late Mr. Byrum Helm, mention of whose death was made in these columns last week, was held at his home southwest of town on Sunday conducted by Elder Cobb and interment was in the Titus cemetery.
Mr. Helm was born in Morrow county, Ohio, May 5, 1840 and his death was as we reported last week.
He enlisted in Co. K, of the 4th Iowa Infantry in 1861 and served through the war. After returning from the war he was married to Miss Sarah Billiters [Billeters] in 1965 and to them five children were born.
The deceased's relatives are the recipients of the deepest sympathy of all.
[HELM, BYRUM]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 14, 1907
Taps Has Sounded
Death and Burial of Byrum Helm
The death of Byrum Helm one of the pioneers of Taylor county occurred at his home in Ross township on Thursday February 7th. For some years Mr. Helm was afflicted to some extent with heart disease. There have been several more or less severe attacks but for some time previous and up to the day of his death Mr. Helm seemed to be in his usual health and there was no premonition of dangerous illness until but a few hours before the end. The news of his death came as a shock to all who knew him and the most sincere sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones.
The deceased was born in Morrow county, Ohio on May 5, 1840 and when 19 years of age came to Taylor county, which until his death was his home.
When the hydra monster secession and slavery cast its shadow over our fair land and volunteers called for to defend the flag, Mr. Helm was one of the first to respond, enlisting in Co. K, 4th Iowa infantry, in which he served until the close of the war. He was with his company when it received its baptism of blood at Pea Ridge and where according to the official report of the general commanding "The Fourth Regiment won immortal honors," losing half of its men who were engaged. He was at Chickasaw Bayou, at Arkansas Post, in the campaign before Vicksburg and in scores of other bloody battles and skirmishes. Coming home after the war he brought with him a record upon which there is not a blemish. Co. K was formed principally of Taylor county boys and all of those who returned held Comrade Helm in the highest esteem and speak words of warmest praise of his soldier career.
As a man Mr. Helm stood equally high in the estimation of all who knew him. Honest, honorable, frank and generous, he was a neighbor than whom none better ever lived.
On December 17, 1865, Mr. Helm was married to Miss Sarah Billeters and to that union five children were born. Guy and Samantha died in infancy. The other three are Mrs. Polly A. Keith, Mrs. Susan McCoy and Roy, all of whom are married and live in Taylor county. In February 1866 Mr. and Mrs. Helm united with the Christian church and ever after were constant, conscientious Christians.
The funeral services were held at the home on Sunday, conducted by his old-time friend and neighbor, Elder Wm. Cobb. Six of his old comrades who served with him in Company K were the pallbearers and bore his body to the Titus cemetery there to await the great roll call.
[HELM, BYRUM]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 21, 1907
At the request of one of the old friends of Byrum Helm we give the names of his old comrades who acted as pall bearers at his funeral. We were unable to secure a list in time for it to appear with the regular obituary notice. The names of those who bore the body of their old comrade to its last resting place are T. J. Cook, Richard Ballou, Wm. C. Wright, R. B. Rockwell, A. L. Cobb and Wm. Cunning.
Times-Republican
Thursday January 2, 1913
Obituary
Leamon Duane Helm was born September 17, 1846, and died at his home near Rifle, Col., December 30, 1912. Mr. Helm moved to Bedford with his father and family when he was 13 years old and at the age of 16 years enlisted with Company F, Twenty-ninth Iowa Infantry and remained in the war until the close. He left Bedford many years ago for Colorado. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, three sons, two daughters, two sisters and two brothers. One of the sisters is Mrs. Amanda Marsh of this city.
[HELM, LEAMON DUANE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 16, 1913
Word has been received here of the death of Duane Helm, at his home at Rifle, Colo. Mr. Helm was a former resident of the county and a brother of Byron Helm. He was a member of the 29th Iowa and has several old comrades here who will regret to hear of his demise. Mr. Helm was apparently in his usual health when he was stricken with heart failure and expired in a few minutes.
Times-Republican
Thursday June 18, 1931
William Lewis McCoy
William Lewis McCoy, son of Richard [Marcellus M.] and [Cynthia] Ellen [Clark] McCoy, was born in Edgar County, Ill., Dec. 31, 1859, and died at his home south of Bedford, Iowa, June 15, 1931, aged 71 years, 5 months and 15 days. In 1882, he came to Taylor County, where he has spent the greater part of his time. Jan. 11, 1888, he was united in marriage to Susie [Susannah] Helm, who survives him. To this union, two children were born, one of whom, Guy, died in infancy, there surviving him besides his companion, one son, Clark [Billeter], of Topeka, Kans.; three brothers, Frank of Paris, Ill., and Warren of Vermillion, Ill., and Richard [Marcellus] of Terre Haute, Ind.; one sister, Emma McCoy of Vermillion, Ill. In 1894 he obeyed the gospel, placing his membership with the Berea congregation, Church of Christ, continuing his membership there until death.
Funeral services were held at the Berea church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by L. [eslie] R. Cobb. Interment was given in the Graceland cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 5, 1974
Last Rites Held November 27 For Paul M. Cobb
Funeral services for Paul M. [onroe] Cobb, 65, of St. Joseph, Mo., former resident and well known business man in Bedford, were held November 27 at 9 a. m. at Meyerhoffer Fleeman Funeral Home in St. Joseph followed by graveside services at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Carl Cummings conducted both services. Mr. Cobb died at Methodist Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Mo., November 25, 1974.
Paul M. [onroe] Cobb, son of Floyd M. [McCorkle] Cobb and Nellie E.[lizabeth] Stickelman Cobb, was born at Bedford, Iowa. He grew to adulthood in Ross Township where he attended school and was a 1926 graduate of Bedford High School.
Following his marriage to Eulah E. [thel] Parrish they farmed in the Bedford area. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. Returning home he was a partner in forming the Bedford Building Supply, serving the needs of this community with complete building service.
He moved to Saint Joseph, Missouri 25 years ago where he was actively engaged in the building of houses under the name of Cobb Builders, Inc., with his son, Robert [Paul] Cobb.
Due to ill health he retired from this business a few years ago, but his love was still in the building business and he possessed great pride in the many homes that they built during his many years as a builder.
He and his wife were the parents of three children, one son and two daughters.
He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd M. [cCorkle] Cobb, and a sister, Mildred [Helen] Poore.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eulah, of the home at 3323 Abbott Drive, St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Robert E. Cobb, of St. Joseph, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia A. [nn] Joiner of Saudi Arabia and Mrs. Patricia L. [ouise] Thomas of St. Joseph, Mo.; 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild; his mother, Mrs. Nellie E. [lizabeth] Cobb of Bedford; four nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was a member of the Berea Church of Christ of Bedford and he was the first president of the St. Joseph Home Builders Association.
He was a kind and considerate son, husband, father and friend, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 1, 1935 p. 4
Charles L. Cobb, 74, Blockton, Died Sun.
Charles S. [umner] Cobb, 74, a resident of Taylor County for many years, died at his home in Blockton Sunday, July 28. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. R. Moore of Kansas City. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery.
Charles S. [umner] Cobb was born near Bedford, Iowa, Dec. 25, 1860. He was married to [Druzella] Eva J. [ane] Florea near Blockton, Oct. 16, 1884. To them were born three children, Glenn A. [llen] Cobb of Blockton, Mrs. R. [alph] C.[lair] Yadon [Susan] of Barnard, Mo., and Mrs. A. [verill] J. Warden [Annis] of Blockton.
Surviving relatives are the wife and three children, two brothers, T. [homas] E.[lmer] Cobb and L. [eslie] R. Cobb of Bedford, and four grandchildren.
Mr. Cobb resided in the state of Iowa all of his life with the exception of four years spent in Kansas. He spent the past sixteen years of his life in Blockton.
Brother Cobb obeyed the Gospel February 17, 1877, and remained a faithful and devoted disciple until his death. He was active and zealous in church work until badly afflicted some five years ago. The deceased was also an active member of society, interested in the welfare of the home, the community and the state. He is not only a loss to the family and the church but a loss to society and to the world.
Mr. and Mrs. Cobb celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last fall.
[COBB, CHARLES SUMNER]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, August 1, 1935
Charles S. [umner] Cobb was born near Bedford, Iowa, December 25, 1860 and departed from this life at his home in Blockton, Iowa, July 28, 1935, aged 74 years, 7 months and 3 days.
He was united in marriage to Eva J. Florea near Blockton October 16, 1884. To this long and peaceful union of 50 years three children were born as follows: Glenn A., of Blockton; Mrs. R. C. Yadon of Barnard, Mo., and Mrs. A. J. Warden of Blockton.
He is survived by his devoted companion, the three children and four grandchildren, also two brothers with a host of other kindred friends and neighbors who lament his death.
The deceased lived in the state of Iowa all his life except four years in Kansas and in the town of Blockton the last sixteen years.
Brother Cobb obeyed the Gospel Feb. 17, 1877 and remained a faithful and devoted disciple until his death. He was active and zealous in church work until badly afflicted some five years ago. The deceased was also an active member of society, interested in the welfare of the home, the community and the state. He is not only a loss to the family and the church, but a loss to society and to the world.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the sermon from the 11th chapter of John being delivered by A. R. Moore of Kansas City, Mo. "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," "We Are Going Down the Valley" and "Shall We Gather at the River" were the songs sang by Mrs. Ethel Schmidt, Mrs. Hildred Bear, B. D. Goforth and George Sell of Barnard, Mo.
Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
[COBB, CHARLES SUMNER]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, August 1, 1935
The Charles S. Cobb funeral Tuesday was largely attended, a large number of relatives and friends from Albany, Bedford, Barnard, Alanthus, Mount Ayr and other points being present to pay their last respects to one whom they held in highest esteem during his life.
[Cobb, Druzella Eva Jane Florea]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 6, 1945 [p. 1]
Mrs. Chas. S. Cobb Of Blockton Dies
Mrs. Charles S. [umner] Cobb of Blockton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. [verill] J. Warden [Annis] Tuesday night, following a long illness. She was 79 years of age.
She is survived by three children, Mrs. Warden, Mrs. R. [alph] C. [lair] Yadon [Susan] and Glenn A. [llen] Cobb, all of Blockton.
The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, December 7, at Tent Chapel Church near Blockton, conducted by A. R. Kepple of Kansas City. Burial will be in the Blockton cemetery.
[Cobb, Druzella Eva Jane Florea]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 13, 1945 p. 2
Mrs. Chas. Cobb
Druzella Eva Jane Florea, eldest child of Joshua and Mary Susan [Peterson] Florea, was born at Newport, Ohio, October 9, 1865, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Annis Warden at Blockton, Tuesday, December 4, 1945, at the age of 79 years, 1 month and 25 days.
In the fall of 1868 she came with her parents by train to Savannah, Missouri, and then by wagon to Worth County, settling on the homestead south of Blockton, where she grew to womanhood. She finished her schooling in Bedford and taught one term of school.
She was married to Charles S. [umner] Cobb on October 16, 1884. They made the Blockton community their home, except for two short periods, four years in eastern Kansas, and six years near Bedford.
Three children were born to them, Glenn A. [llen] Cobb, Mrs. Susie M. Yadon and Mrs. Annis W. Warden, all of Blockton. Besides, there are four grandsons and three great grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles [Sumner] Cobb, on July 28, 1935.
She became obedient to the Gospel in January, 1886, having been baptized by the late William Cobb, 65 years ago. Theirs was a Christian home. They loved the church and made many sacrifices for it.
Mrs. Cobb suffered a great misfortune seven years ago when a stroke of paralysis robbed her of the normal use of her body. Her speech was taken from her, as well as the pleasure of going and coming as in her former years, but through all this there was no murmuring, no complaining of her lot. She bore it all patiently and with a most commendable fortitude.
The funeral services were held at Tent Chapel Friday afternoon, conducted by A. R. Kepple of Kansas City. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton.
[Cobb, Druzella Eva Jane Florea]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 13, 1945 p. 2
Attend Cobb Funeral
Out-of-town friends attending the funeral for Mrs. Chas. Cobb Friday were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hoover of Mount Ayr, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Payne of Conway, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Arneal, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Studer of Redding, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Adams of Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hall, Mrs. S. J. Simmons, James Warden and Mrs. Mary Reynolds of Grant City, Missouri.
Relatives present from out of town were L. [eslie] R. Cobb, Paul Cobb, Karl Cobb, Mr. and Mrs. T. [homas] E. [lmer] Cobb, Mrs. Minnie Coon, Mr. and Mrs. T. [homas] V. [alentine] Lacy and Lew Spencer, all of Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. W. Moriss Yadon of Maryville.
Times-Republican
Tuesday February 14, 1922 [p. 1]
Death of Honored and Respected Citizen
William Cobb Passes To His Reward After A Lingering Illness
Lasting Over 5 Years.
Laid to Rest in Bedford Cemetery
"Uncle Billy Cobb is Dead." These were the words flashed all over the city on Saturday morning of last week and while the news was not wholly unexpected, still it was a shock to the entire community, when the full realization of our loss was known.
About five years ago, Mr. Cobb was stricken down with paralysis, and has been a helpless invalid ever since. He has born the long siege with a cheerfulness that was truly wonderful, and only through the tender care given him by his devoted wife and likewise his four sons, his passing days were peaceful and happy to the last.
The funeral took place on Sunday from the residence, but was merely a family gathering, the pall overhanging our city at present, caused by the small-pox regulations and quarantine forbidding all public gatherings, being instrumental in halting a public funeral, which was deeply regretted by all, as Mr. Cobb had hosts of friends who no doubt would have liked to pay their last respects to a beloved citizen.
The life work of William Cobb has been far-reaching and beneficial in its effects. He has been closely affiliated with the material, political and moral progress of the community and is equally well known as a businessman, farmer, legislator, and likewise devoting much time to the ministry. The forces of his life were thus nicely balanced, making his a well-rounded character, and his life work one of general usefulness. He was numbered among the old settlers of Iowa, dating his residence in the state from 1845, and in Taylor County since 1855. Mr. Cobb was a native of Indiana, born in Parke County on November 17, 1839, and at the time of his death was 82 years, 3 months and 10 days old, a ripe old age to say the least.
On Nov. 5, 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss Malinda Agler, who has been his inspiration as well as devoted helpmate through all these passing years. To this union have been born, four sons, Chas. S. [umner], Thomas E. [lmer], Floyd M. [cCorkle], and Lester [Leslie] R., all married with families of their own, and who were at the bedside when the final release from his sufferings came to an end.
William Cobb was elected and served four years as county treasurer, from January, 1892, to January, 1896. He proved an honest and efficient officer and retired from office with honor and respect. In 1903 he was elected to represent his district in the state legislature and proved an able working member of that body.
Mr. Cobb was an honored member of the I. O. O. F. lodge of this city, and his better half a strong worker in the Rebekah order. In religious life, Mr. Cobb affiliated with the Church of Christ, and was a working member of the official board up to the time of his affliction and was untiring in his efforts to lead all to a brighter and better life.
In the death of Mr. Cobb, Bedford loses one of its most beloved citizens, and the grief stricken family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
"Hushed were the voices and
muffled the tread
Of kind friends who lingered near
my death bed;
But they saw not the angels who
entered unheard,
When the world, in its coldness,
says "I am dead."
Oh, tell them I've only been led
By the hands of the angels away
from the night,
Away from earth's darkness to
Heaven's clear light."
[COBB, WILLIAM]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, February 16, 1922
William Cobb Passes Away
Hon. William Cobb was born in Parke county, Indiana, November 17, 1839 and passed away at his home in Bedford Friday evening, Feb. 10, 1922, at 10:30, aged 82 years, 2 months and 23 days.
Mr. Cobb came to Iowa with his parents in 1845 and settled at Keokuk, moved to Delaware county in 1854 and to Taylor county in 1855 when a lad of sixteen years and was a resident of the county since that time, except in 1866-7 when he resided in Lawrence county, Missouri, residing on the farm in Ross township for many years.
On November 5, 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss Malinda Agler, who had come to Taylor county from Carroll county, Indiana, when fourteen years of age. To this union six children were born—five sons and one daughter. [words unreadable] Margaret S. died at the age of five years and one son, Harvey B., died in his second year. The living children are Mayor Charles S. [umner] Cobb of Blockton and Thomas E. [lmer], Floyd M. [cCorkle], and Leslie R. Cobb, all of Ross township, near Bedford.
Mr. Cobb enlisted in the Civil war on August 9, 1862, as a member of Co. F, Twenty-ninth Iowa Volunteer Infantry. The regiment was assigned to the Trans-Mississippi department and participated in the battle of Helena, Arkansas, later in the engagement at Memphis Ferry and subsequently in the siege of Mobile, Alabama. He was afterwards in various running fights and continued in active service until he was mustered out at New Orleans, Louisiana, Aug. 10, 1865.
Mr. Cobb served Taylor county as country treasurer for four years and proved himself to be a faithful custodian of the county's funds. In 1903 he was elected as representative of Taylor county in the state legislature and faithfully looked after the interests of his constituents.
He was a member of the Church of Christ and for many years was connected with the ministry, preaching and holding services throughout the county and in Nodaway county, Mo. He was tireless in his efforts to extend the influences of the gospel through the teachings of his church and all of his labors were without remuneration.
Owing to quarantine regulations only short services were held at the grave and were conducted by D. J. Poynter of Albion, Neb., an old friend of the deceased. Interment was made in Bedford cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday April 17, 1919 [p. 1]
Marcus Wight
Marcus Wight was born near Syracuse, New York, April 11, 1837, and died at Bedford, Iowa, April 10, 1919. He came to Keokuk County, Iowa, in 1845, and from there to Taylor County, Iowa, in 1857. He was married to Mary Jane Cobb Nov. 6, 1859, and two sons were born to this union, Walter Scott Wight, who lives at San Luis Obispo, Calif., and was here for the funeral, and Amos R.[euben] Wight, now living at Sacramento, Cal.
Mrs. Wight passed away Feb. 17, 1888, and on Dec. 31, 1889, Marcus Wight and Miss Chloe Lena Tarr were married. Three children were born to this union, two died in infancy, one living, Miss Maymie, who is at home with her mother. He also leaves two brothers to mourn.
Mr. Wight, in early life, belonged to the Methodist church, but in 1858 he united with the Christian church at Bedford and remained steadfast to the end of his life. He served as elder to the local congregation a number of years and was active in all church life. His last words were for the advancement of the Kingdom. About 16 years ago, he with his family, lived in Barton County, Mo., where he led in establishing a church at Iantha. A man full of good deeds, with friends by the score, at a ripe age has entered into rest and reward.
In Mr. Wight's earlier life in Bedford, he was quite active in business affairs and his demise will be learned with deepest regret.
The funeral services will be held at the Christian church this (Thursday) morning at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. E. Lowe.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 19, 1964
Final Rites For Mrs. H. Poore
Funeral services for Mrs. Howard (Mildred) Poore, well-known local resident, held March 11 at the Bedford Baptist Church, were conducted by Rev. Colvin Caughey, Baptist minister at Kent, Washington. Mrs. Poore died March 8 at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Joseph, Mo. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Included in the services was the following obituary:
On the rainy night of March 9th, 1915, a daughter was born in the home of Floyd M. [cCorkle] and Nellie E. [lizabeth Stickelman] Cobb of Ross Township, Taylor County, Iowa. She was received with much joy and named Mildred Helen Cobb. Mildred attended the Ross Center rural school. She grew up in a Christian home and became a member of the Berea Church of Christ at the age of 14.
Mildred graduated from the Bedford High School in the class of 1932. She taught rural schools near Bedford until the year of 1937, and on June 12th of that year she married Howard Ellis Poore, the ceremony taking place in their own home in west Bedford. This home has been blessed through the intervening years by peace and happiness through a loving mother's care, one of the greatest blessings being the arrival of four sons; they are Larry Joe Poore, now of St. Joseph, Mo., Gary Lee Poore of Lincoln, Nebr., Don Edwin and Greg Owen Poore of the home.
Mildred for the last few years has been a member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford where she and her family have enjoyed serving Christ as Lord and Master. She was a member of the Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge No. 134 and also of the Past Noble Grand club.
Mildred passed quietly away at the St. Joseph Hospital, March 8, 1964, just six hours before her 49th birthday. She enjoyed some of her birthday cards and was told of others on the way. She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd M.[cCorkle] Cobb.
She is survived by her husband, Howard, and her four sons, Larry, Gary, Don and Greg; her mother, Nellie E. [lizabeth Stickelman] Cobb of Bedford; her only brother, Paul M. [onroe] Cobb and his wife Eulah of St. Joseph, Mo., several nieces and nephews and all her friends.
She knew some of this life's sorrows, but she didn't complain. She just enjoyed the sunshine that came with the rain. She asked for "No eulogy please" and her wishes we would bring Her last words to her husband, for you were, Just thank our friends for everything. "Thank you."
Friends and relatives form a distance attending the services were: Miss Shirley Hill, Emporia, Kans.; Miss Barbara Crawford, Lincoln, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cobb, Mrs. Fred Thomas, Bob Cobb, Delmar Johnson, Mrs. Gwendolyn Traster, St. Joseph; Mrs. Beatrice Ely, Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Poley, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil E. Poley, Des Moines; Jim Poore, Fort Riley, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coon, Davis City, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ellison, Denver; Mrs. Scott Mason, Coon Rapids; Ken Lucas, College Springs; Don Hartman, George Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Crawford, Clarinda; Mrs. A. B. Kiplinger and Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sharp, Lester Hoover, Mt. Ayr; Mrs. Phillip Thompson, Cecil Thompson, Maryville.
Times-Republican
Thursday June 10, 1915 p. 5
Obituary
Mrs. T. E. Cobb
Mrs. T. [homas] E. [lmer] Cobb died at her home in Ross Township, Friday, June 4. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Elder D. J. Poynter of Albion, Neb. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery. Over one hundred conveyances were at the home at the time of the funeral.
Edna A. Perkins was born November 24, 1870. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] A. Perkins [Mary Augusta Davis]. November 27, 1894 she was united in marriage with T. [homas] E. [lmer] Cobb. To this union were born two children, Francis E.[lmer], and Edna Irene, who with the husband, survive. She also leaves to mourn her death one sister, Mrs. I. [saac] L. [ewis] Bishop [Hattie Ellen], and one brother, C.[halon] F. Perkins. She was a member of the Daughters of Rebekah, who with the Odd Fellows attended the burial in a body.
Times-Republican
Thursday June 10, 1915 p. 5
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cobb returned to their home at Blockton Monday, having been here to attend the funeral of Mrs. T. [homas] E. [lmer] Cobb [Edna A. Perkins].
Times-Republican
Thursday March 19, 1908
Died On The Train
Captain George O. [liver] Cobb, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Hopkins, died suddenly, Saturday, while on the train coming home from St. Joe.
Capt. Cobb was an old soldier with a most honorable record, and since the war has served in many offices of trust and responsibility with credit to himself and profit to his country. No man in Nodaway County was better known, and his death brought sincere sorrow to many hearts.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 14, 1960 p. 5
Amos Cobb Died In California
Amos Cobb, 59, a resident of Pacific Grove, Calif., for more than 12 years, and a former resident of Bedford, died at his home February 25. He had been ill two months prior to his death.
He was born at Savannah, Mo., March 30, 1900, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. [dward] A. [rthur] Cobb [Louisa Elizabeth Holt]. After leaving Bedford he lived in Grants Pass, Oregon, and also in Berkeley, Calif., before moving to Pacific Grove.
He is survived by his wife, the former Maudie E. Morgan of Bedford, whom he married May 1, 1942; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah [Jane] Cobb Gelwix of Orinda, Calif., and Miss Marian [Elizabeth] Cobb, Burlingame, Calif.; two brothers, Arthur [Holt] Cobb of Cameron, Mo., and William [Francis] Cobb of Kirksville, Missouri.
Mr. Cobb was a member of the Elks Lodge and of the Pacific Grove Golf club.
Funeral services were held in Oakland, Calif., with burial in Mountain View cemetery of that city.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 13, 1945 p. 2
Mrs. Donald Cavner
Mina Roberta Gohn, daughter of Frank [Benjamin Franklin] and Gertie [Gertrude Mae Cornell] Gohn, was born October 2, 1924 at Burlington Junction, Missouri and died in the Missouri Methodist Hospital at St. Joseph November 21, 1945, at the age of 21 years, 1 month and 1 day.
On March 12, 1945 she was married to Donald Cavner, who survives her. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. Harley Hamm and her step-father, Harley Hamm, of Bedford, two sisters, Mrs. Charlie Marsh of Morristown, Tennessee, and Mrs. Ben Wilson of Elmo, Missouri; two brothers, Carl Gohn of Cassville, Missouri, and Pvt. Paul [Samuel] Gohn of Camp Roberts, Calif.
Her father, Frank Gohn and four brothers preceded her in death.
Times-Republican
Thursday December 23, 1915
New Market
Sarah Parks was born in Adams County, Ohio, March 2, 1844, and died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Clyde Miller, in New Market, December 18, 1915. She was married to John C. Reynolds November 14, 1861, and to this union was born one son, John Samuel Reynolds. Her husband was killed in the army in 1864 and on January 1, 1868, she was married to William Craig and to this union was born one son, Daniel. In 1874 they moved to Iowa and settled on a farm near Bedford, and from there they moved to a farm two miles northeast of New Market. William Craig died June 16, 1909. She is survived by two sons and one brother.
The funeral was held Sunday at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Hutchinson. Interment was made at Memory cemetery.
[CRAIG, SARAH PARKS REYNOLDS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, December 28, 1915
NEW MARKET – Mrs. W. D. Reynolds of Villisca was here last Friday, called by the death of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Craig.
Times-Republican
Thursday December 23, 1915
New Market
Richard H. Morgan, age 76, died at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Guy Hayes, 1915 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, Neb., December 19, of gas asphyxiation. Death was accidental, the visitor probably having switched on the gas after turning off the light. The jetcock was loose and easily turned. Mr. Morgan had been in Omaha two days, having come from the old soldiers' home at Leavenworth, Kan. Mr. Morgan is well known in Taylor County, as he was in the livery business in New Market for a number of years. He was an old soldier, having served in the 8th Iowa cavalry.
[MORGAN, RICHARD H.]
Omaha Daily Bee (Omaha, Nebraska), Monday, December 20, 1915
Morgan Dies From Gas He Turns On By Accident
Richard H. Morgan, aged 76 years, died at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Guy Hayes, 1915 Capitol avenue, of gaasphyxiation. Death was apparently accidental, the victim probably having switched on the gas after turning it off. The jetcock was loose and easily turned.
Mr. Morgan had been in Omaha two days, having come here from the Old Soldiers' home at Leavenworth, Kan. Coroner Crosby has taken the body. Beside his granddaughter, Mr. Morgan is survived by brothers and sisters living at Lincoln, Neb., New Market, Ia., and in Idaho. No funeral arrangements have been made.
[MORGAN, RICHARD H].
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, December 28, 1915
NEW MARKET – Mrs. Mae Farmer of Omaha was here last week, called by the death of her grandfather, Richard Morgan.