Obituaries
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[Parker, Sylvia]

Blockton News

Thursday    January 27, 1927    p. 8

Obituary

Sylvia Parker was born near Parnell, Missouri, Feb. 25, 1899, and departed this life in St. Joseph hospital, Jan. 15, 1927, aged 27 years, 10 months and 20 days. She had been a sufferer for a long time, and so death comes as a great relief to her, for it brings rest from her suffering.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. [teven] M. [arion] Parker [Sarah Ann Adams], of Athelstan, and seven brothers and four sisters, as follows: Joseph [Wesley], of Sheridan; Thomas, of Parnell; Homer, of Athelstan; Mrs. Ada Runyon, of Sheridan; Charles, of South Dakota; Mrs. Maggie Morris, of Athelstan; Mrs. Gertie Sims, of Isadora; Mrs. Alma Miller, of Parnell; Harve, of Kansas City; Stephen, of Parnell, and Ed [ward Howard], of Athelstan. Another sister, Mrs. Bessie Hirst, preceded her in death July 1915. Besides these, she leaves many other relatives and friends.

The funeral services were conducted in the Baptist church at Athelstan Jan. 18 by Challie E. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery at the same place. The music for the service was furnished by Mrs. Gladys Jenkins, Mrs. Ruby Jenkins, Mrs. Adell Morris, Mrs. Vernie Jenkins, and Miss Leota Jenkins, with Mrs. Jess Morris presiding at the piano.  The hymns sung were “O think of the Home Over There,” “Jesus Saviour Pilot Me,” and “Shall We Meet Beyond the River?” The pallbearers were Mrs. Gladys Jenkins, Mrs. Ruby Jenkins, Mrs. Adell Morris, Miss Leota Jenkins, and Mrs. Elva Fidler.

The many friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones and wish for them all through life the comfort, blessing and guidance of the kind Heavenly Father; and may they all meet beyond the river where sorrow and death are no more.

[Townsend, Almer Davis]

Blockton News

Thursday    January 27, 1927    p. 8

Obituary

Almer Davis Townsend, son of Stewart and Surrilda  [Delay Brott] Townsend, was born in Appanoose County, Ia., March 17, 1870, and departed this life in Clarinda Jan. 23, 1927, aged 56 years, 10 months and 5 days.

He was united in marriage to Nellie Triggs, and to this union was born one son, Everitt Archie Townsend, whose whereabouts are unknown. He leaves to mourn his death one brother, P. [earl] O. [tis] Townsend, of Bedford; four half brothers, Charles Townsend, of Kansas City, Kansas; W. [illiam] J. [ohn] W.[arwick] Townsend, of York, Nebraska; G. W. [esley] Brott, of Redding, and H. W. [alter] Brott, of York, Nebr.; also one half sister, Rosetta Townsend, of York, Nebr., and many other relatives and friends.

He was a member of the Salvation Army of Kansas City, Mo, and was a firm believer in Christ and in prayer. The funeral services were conducted in the church at Platteville Jan. 24 by Challie E. Graham, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at the same place. The music for the occasion was furnished by Marion and William Jenkins, William Freemyer, and Mrs. Malson. The hymns sung were "Rock of Ages," "Nearer My God to Thee," and "Drifting Down." The pallbearers were William Reed, Fred Osmond Melvin Older, R. C. King and Joe and Turner Rusco.

The bereaved ones have the sympathy of friends, whose hearts are touched with compassion because of this second bereavement in the family in such a short time. May the All-wise Father remember them in tender mercy and love, and bless them with the riches of divine grace.

[Fuller, Kramer Lavelle]

Blockton News

Thursday    June 30, 1927    [p. 1]

K. L. Fuller Dead

It was a severe shock to the people of this community when it was learned that K. [ramer] L. [avelle] Fuller had passed away Sunday morning about 9:20 after a few hours illness. The cause of his death was angina pectoris, a peculiarly painful disease, so named from a sense of suffocating contraction or tightening of the lower part of the chest.

Mr. FulIer was downtown Saturday evening as usual and made a business trip to Redding in company with Rew Keenan during the evening, apparently being well as usual. He was in Bedford and New Market on Friday loading out shipments of wool. He returned to his home Saturday evening between 10 and 11 o'clock and complained of a headache and the annoyance of the firecrackers, but nothing was thought of it as he was subject to occasional headache attacks. About 4 o'clock Sunday morning he became quite ill and a physician was called. The doctor remained with him some time and returned later to see how he was getting along. When the physician left him after the second visit he was resting easy and the attack had apparently left him. A short time later the doctor was again called as he became much worse but in spite of all that could be done he passed away as above stated.

 

[Fuller, Kramer Lavelle]

Blockton News

Thursday    June 30, 1927    [p. 1]

Obituary

Kramer L. [avelle] Fuller, son of Daniel E. and Amie [Amy Lynch] Fuller, was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, July 27, 1869, and died at his home in Blockton, Iowa, June 26, 1927, aged 57 years and 11 months.

He came to Iowa with his parents in 1876 and resided here the remainder of his life.

He was united in marriage to Dora [Emile] Babson Feb. 22, 1893. To this union four children were born: Gail, who died at the age of eight years; Clifford J., of Kansas City; Mrs. Dorothy [Madeline] Lynch, of Blockton, and Miss Amie at home.

Besides his wife and children he leaves two grandchildren, Alberta Fuller and Keith Lynch; two brothers and six sisters, Dr. S. [ilvies] S. [purgeon] Fuller, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; D. [aniel] E. Fuller, of Arlington, Kansas; Mrs. G. L. Egbert, of Pritchard, Colorado; Mrs. J. D. Boone, of Chicago; Mrs. J. W. Porter, of Hastings, Nebraska; Mrs. Maude [Marcella] McCombs, of Inglewood, California; Mrs. H. E. James, of Augusta, Kansas, and Mrs. R. C. Reynolds, of Inglewood, California. Two brothers have preceded him in death; Leslie K. died in April 1899, and Frank Epperson died December 25, 1914.  He also leaves a number of nephews and nieces and other relatives and a host of friends.

He served Taylor County as a member of the board of supervisors for six years and while in that office made many acquaintances and friends.

Mr. Fuller was converted in a meeting conducted by Evangelist Burch at Blockton Methodist church in 1916 and was a faithful member of that church the remainder of his life. He was a kind and loving husband and father and a good neighbor. He was loved most by those who knew him best.

Most of his life he was engaged in farming and stock raising.

He was stricken with a heart attack and only suffered a few hours when the end came.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Malcolm Love assisted by Rev. C. Max Buck, pastors of the Methodist and Christian churches. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.

[Fuller, Kramer Lavelle]

Blockton News

Thursday    June 30, 1927    p. 4

Dr. S. [ilvies] S. [purgeon] Fuller, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, came Tuesday called here by the death of his brother, K. [ramer] L. [avelle] Fuller.

D. [aniel] E. Fuller, of Arlington, Kansas, came Monday called here by the death of his brother, K. [ramer] L. [avelle] Fuller.

[FULLER, KRAMER LAVELLE]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, July 7, 1927
Among those from out of town, aside from those mentioned last week, attending the funeral of K. L. Fuller on Wednesday of last week, were A. B. Duncan and wife, of Shannon City; W. R. Rice and wife, of New Market; Day Carter and wife, of Tingley; James Warden and wife of Grant City; Allen Stephens and wife, of Diagonal; S. A. Weir and wife, of Bedford; Mrs. Ella Bowman, of Delphos; Mrs. Dr. Jay S. Terrill, of Bedford; Bert Cortner of Sheridan; and J. H. Keith of Bedford.

 

[Fuller, Frank Epperson]

Blockton News

Thursday    January 7, 1915    p. 8

Frank Epperson Fuller was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, January 8th, 1880, and departed this life December 25th, 1914, in a St. Joseph hospital where he had been removed to, from his home near Blockton, on December 18th, to undergo an operation, aged 34 years, 11 months and 17 days.

Mr. Fuller went to Reno County, Kansas, with his parents when only seven years of age and grew to manhood near Arlington, that state. He was married to Miss Pearl Walborn, daughter of D. C. Walborn and wife, of Hutchinson, Kansas, on December 7th, 1898. To this union two sons were born, Daniel Cullen and Milo Burke, aged 13 and 9 years, respectively. He was for some time engaged in the hardware and furniture business in Ringwood, Oklahoma. Later he closed out his business at that point and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he entered the furniture and undertaking business. In the fall or early winter of 1913 he moved to Blockton and last spring engaged in farming on a farm northwest of town where he lived until his removal to a St. Joseph hospital where he passed away.

The deceased united with the Christian church at Langdon, Kansas, in 1901, and died trusting in the strong arm of a Loving Savior. Being of a kind, loving, generous disposition he leaves a host of friends to mourn his passing away in the prime of life; also a wife and two little boys; his mother—Mrs. A. [my] E. Fuller, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three brothers —K. [ramer] L. [avelle], of Blockton, this state; Dr. S. [ilvies] S. [purgeon], of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and D.[aniel] E., of Arlington, Kansas, and six sisters—Mrs. G. L. Egbert, of Ringwood, Oklahoma; Mrs. J. D. Boone and Mrs. R. E. Dixon, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mrs. R. C. Layman, of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Mrs. H . E. James and Mrs. E. J. Dawson, of Sedalia, Missouri, all of whom were with him when he passed away at St. Joseph, except Mrs. Layman, Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Dawson and all were present at the funeral except the last two named, it being impossible for them to come.

The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrowing wife and bereaved ones and especially to the two manly little boys, who were students in the Blockton schools, and who by the untimely death of their father are left without the care and guidance of a loving parent. As time goes by each returning Christmas day will bring with it touching memories of sadness to them.

The remains were taken from St. Joseph to Arlington, Kansas, where the funeral was conducted by the pastor of the First Christian church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, December 27t,h, and interment was made in the Arlington Cemetery.

[Fuller, Frank Epperson]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday    December 31, 1914    p. 3

BLOCKTON

[Frank] E. [pperson] Fuller died at a St. Joseph hospital Friday, after a lingering illness.  He had typhoid fever and later cancer of the stomach.  The body was taken to his former home in Kansas for burial.  K. [ramer] L. [avelle] Fuller, a brother, Mrs. L. Hubbard, a niece, and his mother, who lives in Kansas, survive.

 [Cornelison, Robert Lee]

Blockton News

Thursday    June 30, 1927    [p. 1]

Robert Lee Cornelison

Robert Lee Cornelison, infant son of Howard L. and Belle N. Steele Cornelison, was born Sunday, June 19, 1927, at the Cornelison home northeast of Benton, and passed to the realm of perfect day Wednesday, June 22, 1927, while they were on their way to a Creston hospital with the little one.

While this little soul returns to God who gave it, unscathed, and unspotted by its short conflict in this sinful world, it leaves behind without detracting from its own lightness, a path of light that will ever serve as a guide to those with whom it came in touch. The sympathy of friends is extended to the bereaved parents and relatives.

Funeral services were held at the home Thursday, the services being conducted by Rev. Dennis Dilley, and interment was made in the Benton cemetery.

[Cobb, Daniel, Jr.]

Gravity Independent

Thursday    April 23, 1908    [p. 1]

Obituary—Daniel Cobb

The funeral services over the remains of Daniel Cobb were held at the M. E. church Monday at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. J. H. Freedline, assisted by Rev.

Sellards and Rev. Babcock.

The sudden death of Mr. Cobb, who was found dead in his bed at the farm home Saturday morning, came as a great shock to the entire community. He has been suffering from poor health for some time, but retired as usual Friday evening. He slept alone but was not far removed from other members of the family, who slept in an adjoining room with only a thin partition between them. No unusual disturbance was heard in the bedroom during the night, the last movement heard was when he blew out the light before retiring to his bed. No evidence was present to indicate that there had been a death struggle, and it is probable that his spirit took its flight while the body still slept.

A strange feature connected with this sudden death, is the fact that two brothers of Mr. Cobb have, within the last ten months, passed away equally as suddenly as did he. One of these brothers died of paralysis at his home in Kansas, while the other brother died in his seat on the train at Hopkins, Missouri while on his way home from the hospital at St. Joe. Mr. Cobb had for some time been impressed with the belief that his going would be as sudden as that of his two brothers, which belief was verified in his sudden departure.

The three brothers had all served with honor in the Civil war, and the fact that they have all been called to answer the last roll call so suddenly and within a period of ten months is indeed an unusual occurrence.

The G.A.R. had charge of the funeral service, 26 of the old veterans being present in a body. A company of seventeen marched from the church to Gravity cemetery where interment took place.

Daniel Cobb Jr. was born in Talland [Tolland], Conn., Oct. 26,1836 and died at his home near Gravity, April 18, 1908, aged 71 years, 5 months and 22 days.  In 1852 he came with his mother and brothers to Bureau County, Illinois, remaining there until the breaking out of the Civil war. He enlisted at Dixon, Ill., January 14,

1862 and was mustered in as a private recruit, Co. F., 1st Reg. Ill. volunteers, light infantry. He was afterwards transferred [words unreadable] done valiant service for his country.  About 20 years ago he came to Iowa where he has lived ever since.  Dec. 28, 1884 he was married to Mrs. Nancy King who still survives him.  One brother and four sisters with many near relatives and friends mourn the sudden departure of a kind neighbor and fellow brother.

[Cobb, Daniel, Jr.]

Gravity Independent

Thursday    April 23, 1908    p. 5

Mr. and Mrs. Iric of Sheridan, Missouri were called to this place to attend the funeral of Mrs. Iric’s brother, Daniel Cobb, who died very suddenly at his home north of Gravity, Saturday.

 

[Rush, Fanny Miller]

Blockton News

Thursday     November 14, 1929    [p. 1]

Mrs. Rush Dead

Mrs. Fanny Rush, a sister of Dr. B. [ird] H. Miller of this place, died at her home in Monmouth, Illinois, at 2 o'clock Sunday morning after a several days illness. Funeral services were held at Monmouth Tuesday afternoon.

 

[Miller, Bird H.]

Blockton News

Thursday    March 2, 1939   [p. 1]

Dr. B. H. Miller Dead

In the death of Dr. B. [ird] H. Miller Friday Blockton and this community loses a man whose place in the professional and business life of this territory will be hard to fill. He was an excellent citizen and will be greatly missed in the business life of the town.

B. [ird] H. Miller, only son of William M. [ontgomery] and Mary [Jane] Knight Miller, was born near Redding March 10, 1867, and died at a Des Moines hospital Friday evening, February 24, 1939, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 24 days.

His parents were pioneer settlers of this section, coming to Iowa from Virginia in 1859.

Dr. Miller was a graduate of the Marion Simms Medical College, St. Louis, Missouri, graduating in 1893. He located at Athelstan for a short time, later practiced his profession at Redding, and came to Blockton in 1903. Blockton has since been his home and his field of labor.

Dr. Miller and Miss Matie Strachan were married June 29, 1910. Two daughters, Mary Paula and Catherine Lenore, passed away in infancy.

He is survived by his wife and three sisters, Mrs. Myra Crouch, of Chariton; Miss Lera Miller, of Monmouth, Illinois, and Miss Etta [Pearl] Miller, of Marshalltown, and other relatives and many friends.  Four sisters preceded him in death—Mrs. Fannie Rush, Mrs. Ella Lynch, Mrs. Eliza Quick and Mrs. Sophia Lamb.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck of Bedford. Burial at Redding.

[MILLER, BIRD H.]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, March 9, 1939
Among the relatives from a distance attending the funeral of Dr. B. H. Miller here last week were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hood of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; Mrs. W. J. Kempthorne, of Detroit, Michigan; Will Lamb of Dannebrog, Nebr.; Walter Lamb of Farewell, Nebr.; Miss Lera Miller, of Monmouth, Ill.; Miss Etta Miller of Marshalltown; Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Levis of Chariton and Mrs. Lee Kleber, of Fort Dodge. A large number of friends of the family, including a number of physicians from the surrounding towns were also present to pay their last respects to their departed friend.

 

[Sheil, James L.]

Blockton News

Thursday     November 14, 1929    [p. 1]

James Shell Dead

James [L.] Shell [Sheil], of Maloy, died at a St. Joseph hospital Sunday evening about 7 o'clock. He had been taken to St. Joseph for treatment. Funeral services were held at Maloy yesterday morning at 9 o'clock.

 

[Miller, Mary Paula]

Blockton News

Thursday    April 22, 1915    p. 4

At Rest

Monday the pure, infantile spirit of Mary Paula Miller, infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. [ird] H. Miller, passed from time to eternity. Sixteen days completed the earthly existence of the little one ere its return to Him who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of heaven. "

Short services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Chas. D. Priest and Rev. William Mercer, and Rev. A. L. Godfrey, of Redding. The floral offerings of sympathetic friends were profuse and indicative of purity and beauty of infantile life. Interment was made in the Redding cemetery.

The sympathy of the community is extended to the parents in their sad bereavement.

[MILLER, MARY PAULA]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 22, 1915
BLOCKTON – Mary Paula Miller, the sixteen day old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Miller, died Monday, April 19. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Charles O. Priest, pastor of the Christian church. Rev. Mercer, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church and the minister of the Presbyterian church at Redding, assisted.

[MILLER, MARY PAULA]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, April 27, 1915
BLOCKTON – On Tuesday afternoon of last week occurred the funeral services of Mary Paula, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Miller. She was only permitted sixteen days of life in this world, but she had gained a place in the affections of her beloved parents which it will be impossible to fill. The funeral was held at the home, Rev. Chas. D. Priest of the Christian church conducting the service, at which Rev. Mr. Godfrey, of Redding, and Rev. Wm. Mercer, of the Methodist church in Blockton, assisted. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have the heartfelt sympathy of us all in their hour of sorrow.

[Parker, John Scruggs]

Blockton News

Thursday    April 22, 1915    p. 8

Obituary

John S. [cruggs] Parker, son of S. [tephen] H. Parker and wife [Eliza Brough Scruggs], both deceased, was born in Hickman County, Kentucky, January 28th, 1842. The same year the family moved overland to Buchanan County, Missouri, and one year later settled on a homestead in the newly opened up territory of Iowa, within the district now known as Taylor County.

Mr. Parker spent his boyhood days amidst the hardships incident to those pioneer days, securing an education such as was offered by the scanty means and ways at the neighboring log schoolhouse.

When the Civil war broke out in '61, at the age of 19 years, he enlisted in the Missouri State Militia for a period of six months and at the end of that time became a member of Co. E. Fourth Missouri Calvary.  He served his country in that capacity until the conclusion of that struggle. After returning from the war he engaged in the mercantile business in Bedford.

In 1867 he was married to Miss Mary Hiatt, to which union there was born two children—Victor and Callie--now living in Colorado. Upon the death of his wife, which occurred in the west, he continued to reside in that state for several years and then returned to Iowa and was married to Mrs. Martha [Caroline Irvin] Miller in 1895. To this union, one son--John S. —was born.

After living in Athelstan for a time the family moved to Blockton where in a little home in the suburb they have lived until the time of his death, which occurred

Sunday morning, April 18th, at 2:30.

Those with whom his long life of 72 years permitted him to be associated with became his friends and they together with his wife and children and brothers—seven in number—Stephen, Thomas [Arthur] and [Francis] Marion, of Bedford; James, Oregon; Robert [Harrison], California, and William [Henry], of Texas, and sister, Mrs. Rodah [Rhoda Ann] Burnside, of Lead City, South Dakota, are left to mourn his departure. His brother, Stephen, and sister, Mrs. Burnside, were present.

The funeral was held at the Baptist church at Athelstan Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Chas. D. Priest, of the Blockton Christian church, and interment was made in the Athelstan cemetery.

[PARKER, JOHN SCRUGGS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 22, 1915
John S. Parker – John S. [cruggs] Parker died at his home in Blockton, Sunday, April 18, 1915. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Athelstan Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock p. m., conducted by Rev. Charles D. Priest, pastor of the Christian church at Blockton. Interment was made in the Athelstan cemetery.
John S. [cruggs] Parks [Parker] was born in Hickman county, Kentucky, January 28, 1842. In the same year the family moved to Buchanan county, Missouri. One year later they again moved to the newly opened territory in Iowa, locating in what is now Taylor county.
Mr. Parker's boyhood days were spent in braving the hardships of those early days and securing such education as was offered by the neighborhood log schoolhouse.
When the civil war broke out he enlisted at the age of 19 in the Missouri State militia for a period of six months. When this term of service expired, he became a member of the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, Company E. In this capacity he served his country until the end of the war. He then engaged in a mercantile business at Bedford, Iowa.
In 1867 he married Miss Mary Hannankrat. To this union were born two children, Victor and Callie, now living in Colorado.
For several years after the death of his wife, which occurred in the west, he continued to live in that part of the country.
He returned to Iowa and was married in 1895 to Mrs. Martha Miller. They made their home at Athelstan.
In 1909 the family moved to Blockton where they have since resided.
To this union was born one son, John S. Parker, who with the wife, survive.
Those with whom Mr. Parker was associated during his long life of 72 years were his friends.
Six brothers also survive. They are Stephen Parker of Bedford; James Parker of Oregon; Robert Parker of California; William Parker of Texas; Marion Parker and Thomas Parker of Bedford. Also one sister, Mrs. Rodah Burnside of Lead City, S. D.

[PARKER, JOHN SCRUGGS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, April 27, 1915
BLOCKTON – On Monday of last week, at Athelstan, was held the funeral services of John S. [cruggs] Parker, of this place. Mr. Parker was an old veteran of the Civil War, having served three years in the 4th Missouri Cavalry. For a number of years he had made his home here in Blockton and we all held him in high esteem as a citizen, neighbor and friend. His going away makes one less among us of those noble men who offered themselves on the altar of their country in the dark days from '61 to '65. The funeral service was preached by Rev. Chas. D. Priest, of the Christian church, and was well attended, both by people from here and by his old friends and neighbors around Athelstan.

[Parker, Ruth Elmira Bird]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday    September 3, 1925    p. 6

Mrs. Stephen H. Parker

Ruth E. [lmira] Bird was born in New Boston, Ill., March 4, 1858, and died August 4th, 1925, aged 67 years, 5 months and 20 days.

She was married to Stephen H. Parker, Dec. 18, 1879, in Bedford, Ia., where they have lived ever since. To this union were born 8 children, 5 of whom are now living, namely: Mrs. Stella Byers of Sheridan, Wyo.; Frank I. and Charles S. of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Anna E. Buell of Omaha, Neb.; and Mary H. Parker of Bedford. All of whom were present for the funeral except Mrs. Byers.

She confessed her faith in Christ as a personal Savior, at the age of 16 a t Osceola, Ia., and on coming to Bedford, deposited her letter in the church here where she has ever been a loyal and faithful worker therein, whenever her health would permit. She has been an invalid for several months, and bore her suffering patiently and with Christian fortitude, and now rests in the arms of Jesus, safe on His gentle breast."

The funeral service took place at the Christian church, Thursday at 2:30 p. m., and was conducted by the pastor, Edgar Price, assisted by Rev. J. P. Lucas, a former pastor and an old friend of the family.

[Parker, Sarah Ann Adams]

Blockton News

Thursday    September 26, 1935    p. 8

Obituary

Sarah Ann Adams, daughter of Jacob Adams and wife, was born near Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, in the year 1858, and passed away at her home in Athelstan, Sept. 18, 1935, aged 77 years, 1 month and 5 days.

With her parents she came to Missouri in 1860 and spent most of her life in Missouri, moving to Athelstan 9 years ago.

She was united in marriage to Steven M. [arion] Parker April 21, 1878. To this union 16 children were born. She leaves to mourn her departure her companion, 7 sons and 8 daughters: Joe Parker, and Adeline Runyon, Sheridan, Mo.; Homer, Thomas and Ed Parker, and Mrs. Maggie Morris, Athelstan; Charley Parker, Gregory S. D.; Stephen Parker, Woodburn, Ind.; Harve Parker, Kansas City,

Mo.; Mrs. Alma Miller, Parnell, Mo. Six preceded her in death: Gertie Sims, Isadora; Bessie Hurst, Tabor; Sylvia M., St. Joseph; Johnnie Parker, Sheridan, and two dying in infancy.

She also leaves three sisters and one brother: Mrs. Rosa Black, Sheridan; Mrs. Eliza Tackett, Tabor; Mrs. Clara Potter, Lewistown, Montana, and James J. Adams, Sheridan; also 51 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

She united with the Baptist church early in life, and lived a consistent Christian life. She was always a faithful companion, loving mother and an excellent neighbor.

The funeral services were held in the Baptist church Sept 21,conducted by Challie E. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery at the same place. The music was furnished by Marion and Calvin Jenkins, Mrs. Zelda Sickels, and C. A. Perlenfein, with Mrs. Velma Levins at the piano.

[Parker, Stephen Huston]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday   November 7, 1929    [p. 1]

Passed Away At Kansas City, Mo.

Former Bedford and Taylor Co. Resident Called.

Steve   Parker   passed   away   at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Buell, in Kansas City Tuesday.    The   body arrived   in   Bedford this noon and the    funeral services will be held at the Christian   church   Friday   afternoon   at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris.      Interment    will be made   in   the   Bedford   cemetery.  Obituary will be given next week.

[Parker, Stephen Huston]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    November 14, 1929

Stephen   H.   Parker

Stephen H. [uston] Parker was born in Iowa, three miles east of Bedford, Clayton township, Taylor County, on June 4th, 1848, His father, S. [tephen] H. Parker was among the first settlers of the county, having come here from Kentucky in the year 1843. Stephen was married at the age of 28 years on December 18th, 1879, to Ruth E. Bird at Osceola, Iowa, and to this union was born eight children, five of whom are now living: Mrs. Estella Byers of Sheridan. Wyoming; Frank Parker of Denver, Colorado: Mrs. Anna E Buell of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Mary H. Roots of Van Nuys, California. Mr. Parker passed away at 1:15 p. m., November 3rd, at the home of Mrs. Frank Buell of Kansas City, Missouri, after a short illness. He was by occupation a painter and decorator and was one of Taylor County's best citizens, a kind and loving father, having resided in Bedford the major part of his life and has many friends and relatives who mourn his departure. Among the ones are his two brothers, Thomas A. [rthur] of Bedford and W. [illiam] H. [enry] Parker of Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church at 2 p. m. by the Rev. J. C. Harris and interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.

[Mesler, Ivor]

Blockton News

Thursday    April 22, 1915    p. 8

Death of Little Iver Mesler

Diagonal Progress: "Little Iver [Ivor] Mesler was born June 18th, 1910, and died April 9th, 1915.

He leaves to mourn his loss, the father and mother, two sisters, Electa and Mabel, two brothers, Kyle and Kermit, and many, many friends to whom the bright little fellow had endeared himself.

A short service was held early Saturday morning in the yard of the home, at a safe distance from contagion, by Rev. Chas. M. Edmondson, immediately after which the little form was [taken] to the family burial ground at Blockton, and there laid to rest.

The little one died of membranous croup.

[MESLER, IVOR FRANKLIN]

Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, April 15, 1915, p. 3

Blockton

Iver [Ivor] Mesler, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mesler of Diagonal, died Friday after a week's illness with diphtheria. The body was brought to Blockton Saturday and interment was made in the Rose Hill cemetery. Iver was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ledgerwood.
[Note: The first name is spelled Ivor on his headstone.]