Baxter, Gladys Scott -

Gladys Batter, age 86, of Ephrata, Washington, died Saturday, December 24, 1983. Mrs Baxter was born in Lenox,

Iowa on April 2, 1897 to Charles and Mary Trost Scott.

She was united in marriage with Joe Baxter in 1916 in Lenox.

Gladys was employed as the operator for the Clearfield Telephone Exchange for many years and was also an employee

of the Clearfield Nursing Home for some time, prior to retiring and moving to Washington in 1979.

She was a sixty-five year member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Clearfield and a charter member of the Christian

Church there.

Her husband preceded her in death in 1966.

Survivors include a daughter, Doris Nelson of Ephrata; a son, Kenneth of Seattle, Washington; two brothers, Harry Scott of

Sequim, Washington and Glen Scott of Mesa, Arizona; two sisters, Leona Harding of Lenox and Golda Carey of Neosho,

Missouri; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28 at the Christian Church in Clearfield with Reverend Roger

Graff officiating. Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery.

A memorial has been established to the church.

Wilson-Watson Funeral Home of Clearfield was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 11, 1984

Brown, Bessie May Wood -

Services were conducted on Tuesday, December 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lenox Christian Church for Bessie May Wood

Brown, 92 of Lenox.

Born August 31, 1891 at Prescott, Iowa to William E. and Mary Elizabeth Pottinger Wood, Bess died on Saturday,

December 10, 1983 at the Rosary Hospital in Corning at the age of 92 years, 3 months and 9 days.

Bess attended country schools in the Prescott area where she spent her childhood days. On March 11, 1914, she was united

in marriage to Joe Brown at the Wood family home north of Prescott.  They were the parents of two sons, LaVern and

Alvin (Shorty).

At an early age. Bess joined the Prescott Christian Church and later transferred her membership to the Lenox

Christian Church. In 1918, Bess and Joe moved to a farm north of Lenox where they spent the remainder of their married life .

Bess resided with Shorty and family for a time and then moved to Lenox in 1968. She spent several winters in Arizona

with her son, LaVern and family. She became a resident of the Lenox Care Center in May of 1983.

Bess was preceded in death by her husband, Joe in 1965, her parents, three brothers, Chester, Ralph and Frank Wood;

three sisters, Grace, who died in infancy, Avanelle Brown and Faye James; a grandson, Rodney Charles Brown in 1954 and  a greatgrandson, Jeremy Wade Maharry in 1973.

Surviving are her sons, LaVern and wife, Arda of Tempe, Arizona; Alvin (Shorty) and wife Lois of Lenox; two sisters,

Mrs Gene (Ila) Bray and Mrs.  Bud (Eva) Anderson, both of Prescott, eight grandchildren: Diana Maharry, Jolene Brown,

Kurt Brown, and Tacy Samo, all of Lenox, Cindy Hewett of Pueblo, Colorado, Allen Brown, Rick Brown and Arlinda Adams of

Arizona; 21 greatgrandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral rites were conducted on December 13 at the Lenox Christian Church with Pastor Jack Cutbirth officiating.

Music was by Phil Brown, vocalist, who sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Gentle Shepherd" accompanied by organist, Mildred Walter.

Casket bearers were Ricky, Allen, Kurt and Stan Brown, Kirk and Rod Maharry.

Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Prescott.

A memorial fund has been established for the Lenox church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday December 14, 1983

Davison, Sarah Beatrice Tall -

Final rites for Sarah (Mrs. Harvey) Davison of Lenox were held Tuesday, December 27 at the First Christian Church in

Lenox at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Elmer West officiated. Interment was in the Lexington Cemetery at Bedford.

Mrs. Davison, age 82, died at her home on Thursday evening, December 12.

Visitation was held at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home in Lenox on Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. A memorial has

been established to the First Christian Church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 28, 1983

Davison, Sarah Beatrice Tall -

Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, December 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Lenox for

Sarah Beatrice Davison.

Sarah was the daughter of Ben D. and Mary E. Powell Tall and was born April 28, 1901 in Bedford, Iowa. She died at her

home in Lenox on December 22,. 1983 after a lengthy illness at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 24 days.

Sarah was united in marriage with Harvey Eujean Davison on April 27, 1921 in Maryville, Missouri. During the first years

of their marriage, the couple resided in the Bedford area, moving to Prescott in 1941. They resided there and farmed

until moving to Lenox four years ago.

Mrs. Davison was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Betty Sumerhays; two sons-in-law, John Sumerhays

and William Worrell: two sisters, Ethel Blancord and Vinnie Skinner; one brother, Claudie Tall: two grandchildren,

Eddie Davison and Roger Jon Sumerhays: and several greatgrandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Harvey of the Bedford Manor in Bedford, Iowa; six children, Herman and wife,

Bernice of Modesta, California; Leota Phiffer and husband, Frank of Yuma, Arizona; Harley and wife, Tilda of Vanduser,

Missouri; Donald and wife, Betty Lou of Monoreville, Pennsylvania; Jerry and wife, Sharon of Perris. California; and

Kuren Gustad and husband, Dennis of Jeffers, Minnesota; 23 grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren; and other

relatives and friends.

Sarah was an active member of the Lenox Christian Church long as her health permitted and was a member of the

Prescott Methodist Church prior to that. She loved and took pride in her family around which she centered her entire life.

She will be remembered for her plants, gardening, crocheting and sewing, and the many lovely pieces she gave to others

with love. She always gave of herself to others.

Final rites were conducted on December 27 at the Lenox Christian Church with the Reverend Elmer West officiating.

Music was by Billie Jean Barker and Marilyn Beck, vocalists. Norma Paymal was organist. Selections were "How

Great Thou Art" and "The Lord is My Shepherd".

Casket bearers were Joe Harvey, Bob Sumerhays, Jim Thrasher, Larry Hansen, Kevin Smith, and Dennis Gustad.

Interment was in the Lexington Cemetery in Bedford. Iowa.

A memorial has been established to the First Christian Church in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 4, 1984

Higgins, Dorothy Mae Miller -

Services were held Saturday, January 29, 1984 at the Lenox United Methodist Church for Dorothy Mae Higgins, 79.

She was the daughter of John and Rose Schafroth Miller and was born in Adams county, Iowa on November 19, 1904.

She died on January 25, 1984 at the Rosary Hospital in Corning at the age of seventy-nine years, two months and six days.

Dorothy was united in marriage with Harry Higgins in Prescott, Iowa on November 23, 1927 The couple made their

home in Mercer Township, Adams county.

Dorothy joined the Methodist Church at an early age. She was active in the church and also the United Methodist Women. She

and her husband celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in November of 1977.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mabel Miller; and her husband, Harry Higgins.

Survivors include her daughter, Marjorie Roberts and husband, Donald of Ankeny, Iowa and her grandson, Jeffery

Roberts of Ankeny.

Reverend Les Hesseltine officiated at the final rites held January 28 at the Lenox United Methodist, Church. Music was

by Norma Paymal, organist, and Marilyn Beck and Billie Jean Barker, vocalists. Selections were "My God and I", "Each Step

I Take", and "How Great Thou Art". Flower bearers were Jenny Brokaw and Elaine Murdock.

Casket bearers were Mike Croy, Tom Staples, Harold Riley, Stanley Brokaw, and Richard Staples.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 1, 1984

Jones, Arthur H -

Final rites were conducted December 20 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox for Arthur H. Jones, 71, of Lenox.

Jones died at Bishop Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska following a brief illness.

Jones was the only son of Harry Reese and Annie Catherine O'Connell Jones. He was born on the family farm

southwest of Lenox on January 21, 1912. He died on December 17, 1983 at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 26 days.

Arthur grew to manhood southwest of Lenox and attended rural schools. He graduated from the Lenox High School

with the class of 1938. He farmed all of his life on the family farm except for the time in service to his country with the

U.S. Army during World War II in Europe.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Frances Jones in January of 1944.

Survivors include two sisters, Margaret Jones, who made her home with him; and Mildred Chadwick and husband, Clinton

of Shenandoah, Iowa. Also surviving are a nephew, Francis Chadwick of Essex, Iowa; other relatives and many friends.

Jones was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox. His friends and neighbors always knew they could depend

on Arthur to willingly lend a helping hand.

Final rites were conducted on December 20 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox with Father Tim Fitzgerald officiating.

Lector was George Sweeney, and music was by Jeri Hanzlik, organist, and Florence Robinson, cantor.

Casket bearers were Donald Beck, Carl Cordell, Howard Blake, Howard Rogers, Frank Stanger, and Francis Wiand.

Interment was in the Calvary Cemetery in Corning, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday December 28, 1983

Madden, Marcella Cecilia -

Final rites were conducted on Saturday, December 10 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox for Marcella C. Madden,

86, who died December 7 at the Lenox Care Center.

Marcella Cecilia Madden, the daughter of Dennis and Mary Mitchell Madden, was born on a farm south of Lenox in Taylor

county, Iowa on September 21, 1897. She died at the Lenox Care Center on December 7, 1983 at the age of 86 years, two

months and 16 days.

Marcella was raised on the farm and attended rural schools. She graduated from the Lenox High School. After this time she

made her home in Creston and was employed at the lowana Hotel there for many years until her retirement.

She continued to make her home in Creston until she entered the Lenox Care Center in October of 1978.

She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, Hugh; and two sisters, Nellie Smith and Elizabeth Hill.

Survivors include two sisters Alice Cunningham of Nortonville, Kansas and Delia Boltinghouse of Lenox; and several

nieces and nephews.

Final rites were held Saturday, December 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox. Father Mike Sims

officiated. Music was by Jeri Hanzlik, organist, and Florence Robinson, cantor.

Casket bearers were George Sweeney, Barney Miller, Bob Callahan, Art Schweers, Gene Miller and Dean Weese.

Interment was in the East Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday December 14, 1983

Manroe, Weldon (Jie) -

Weldon "Jie" Manroc, the son of Ray and Lulu Huddleston Manroe, was born February 19, 1920 at Lenox, Iowa. He died at

his home in Gravity, Iowa on Wednesday, February 8, 1984 at the age of sixty-three years, eleven months and nineteen

days.

Weldon grew to maturity in the Lenox community and was baptized into the Lenox First Christian Church. He was

employed by "Shorty" Rauch for several years at the Lenox Pool Hall.

On October 23, 1942, he was united in marriage with Darlene Moffett of Clearfield. The couple joined Hale's Show

working with the group until he was inducted into the Army. Weldon served in the European Theater with the first troops into

France and Germany and was there until the surrender of Germany. Following his return to Lenox, he again was employed by Hale's Shows and later by Western Telephone as a lineman.

In 1952, they moved to Kansas City where "Jie" was employed by the Missouri Gas Service Company for thirty years. He retired in February of 1982. The Manroes purchased a home in Gravity but were unable to move there until December 6, 1983.

"Jie" loved to fish and to work on his home. He also collected clocks and repaired them.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene of Gravity; two brothers, Bob Manroe of Lenox and Charley Manroe of Florida; one

sister, Betty Webb of Creston, Iowa; his mother-in-law, Lola Knox of Lenox; a sister-in-law, Delores Ambrose of Gravity;

two brothers-in-law, Bill Moffett of Denver, Colorado and Earl Moffett of Midway, California; nieces, nephews and friends.

Services were held on Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home in Lenox. Pastor Jack

Cutbirth of the Lenox First Christian Church officiated.

Music was by Norma Paymal, organist, and Billie Jean Barker and Janet Reed, vocalists. Special selections were "Over

The Rainbow", "In The Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross".

Casket bearers were Charles Ambrose, Curtis Ambrose, Dick Gray, Orville Williams, George Dunbar, and Reldon Ambrose.

Military rites were conducted by Parkinson Post #250 of the Lenox American Legion.

Interment was in the East Fairview Cemetery at Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 15, 1984

Martin, Perry Bruce -

Final rites were conducted on January 26 at the First Christian Church in Lenox for Perry Bruce Martin, 41, son of Roy and Reva

Martin of Lenox.

Perry was born on December 20, 1942 in Wray, Colorado. He died at the University Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa on January

23, 1984 at the age of forty-one years, one month and two days.

He grew to manhood in the Lenox community and graduated from the Lenox Community High School with the class of

1961.

Following his high school graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving his country for four years, including eleven months of service in Viet Nam. After his discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps, he resided in Creston, Iowa and in

Bennington, Nebraska for a number of years. He then moved to Colorado and most recently to Newton, Iowa where

he was employed by the Misner Electric Company.

Survivors include his parents, Roy Hugh and Reva Ann Freshour Martin of Lenox; his daughter, Terri Rhedin and

husband, Russell of Bennington, Nebraska; his son, Michael Martin of Bennington, Nebraska; his brother, Dennis Martin

and wife, Rhonda of Oskaloosa, Iowa and their son, Daniel; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted at the First Christian Church in Lenox on Thursday, January 26 at 2 p.m. Pastor Jack

Cutbirth officiated.

Music was by Norma Paymal, organist, and Marilyn Beck and Billie Jean Barker, vocalists. Selections included "In the Garden"

and "The Old Rugged Cross".

Casket bearers were Bud Bryant, Larry Stalder, Reldon Ambrose, Clifford Freshour, Jerry Freshour, Charles Bowman

and Lloyd Hamblin.

Honorary bearers were Fred Haynes, Don Tully and George Jones.

Military rites were conducted by the Parkinson American Legion Post #250, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Interment was in the Brooks Cemetery, Brooks, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 1, 1984

Matthews, Frank D. -

Frank D. Mathews, the son of Charles M and Verna Mathews, was born October 10, 1904 in Buffalo county, Nebraska.

He died at the Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas on Sunday, November 13 at the age of seventy-nine years,

one month and three days.

Frank was raised in Nebraska and was with the railroad for a short time. He was united in marriage with Adeline D. Maler

on April 17, 1937.

Mr. Mathews was employed by Abel Construction Company for sixteen years and by Peter Kewitt Construction for eleven

years. Frank then moved to a farm near Clearfield, Iowa for thirty-four years, before retiring at Port Isabel, Texas.

Preceding him in death were his parents and three brothers, Bernard, Perry and Harvey.

Survivors include his wife, Adeline of Port Isabel, Texas; Howard Mathews of Grand Island, Nebraska, Delmar Mathews

of Gibbon, Nebraska, and Alvah Mathews of Pocatella, Idaho; two sisters, Lotta Dutcher of Cambridge, Nebraska

and Louise Harris of McCook, Nebraska; six nieces and two nephews.

Services were conducted at the First Baptist Church in Port Isabel. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery at

Lincoln, Nebraska.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 23, 1983

McBrayer, Kandi Jo -

Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, January 31 for Kandi Jo McBrayer who died Sunday, January 29 at the age of

two months.

Services were held at 2 p.m. at the Swanson-Price Funeral Home in Hopkins, Missouri. Reverend J. Wayne Foster

officiated. Burial was in the Hopkins Cemetery.

Kandi Jo was born November 25, 1983 at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr, Iowa.

Survivors include her parents, Kris and Gary McBrayer; a sister, Brandi Kay, 2 years old, all of Hopkins, Missouri;

grandparents, Marlene and Randy Miller of Lenox, Iowa, Stan and Sue Carlson of Kent, Iowa, and Florence McBrayer of

St. Joseph, Missouri; greatgrandmother, Viola Sandstrom of Creston, Iowa; and several aunts and uncles.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 8, 1984

Oliver, Barbara Lee Walter -

Barbara Lee Walter Oliver, daughter of Harry D. and Nell Griswold Walter, was born April 5, 1929 at Lenox, Iowa.

She died at her home in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday, November 13, 1983 at the age of fifty-four years, six months and

eight days.

Barbara spent her early years in Lenox, graduating from Knox High School with the Class of 1946. She earned a

B.S. Degree in Music from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and her M.S. Degree in Family Counseling from Drake

University in Des Moines.

Barbara was currently employed in the office of Dr. Valin. She found purpose in her life by helping others.

Preceding her in death was her father.

Survivors include her sons, David Oliver of Des Moines and Richard Oliver of Dallas. Texas; two grandchildren, Amy and

Andy Oliver; her mother, Nell Walter of Lenox: a brother, Jake Walter of Southboro, Massachusetts; a sister. Patricia

Ristow of Lincoln. Nebraska; as well as other relatives.

Services were held Wednesday November 16 at the Larkin-Bendcr Funeral Home in Lenox at 11 a.m. Reverend

Lester Hesseltinc, pastor of the Lenox United Methodist Church, officiated.

Norma Paymal served as the organist.

Casket bearers were Dick Walter, Don Miller, Dale Purdum, Julian Walter, and Jim Findley.

Interment was in the North Fairview Cemetery at Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 23, 1983

Riley, Harvey Edwin -

Harvey Edwin Alley, the oldest son of Martin J. and Alice (Casey) Riley was born on the family farm at Mercer Center on

November 6, 1885. He died at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Corning on December 27, 1983 at the age of 98 after

residing there for a little over a year.

He was educated in the rural schools and the Academy in Corning.

On February 12, 1912, he was united in marriage with Zepha A. Preston in the home of Reverend Kirkendall in Ames, Iowa.

They started housekeeping by renting two rooms in the Grandma Casey home for the first year. Then he lived the rest of

his life on the farm he owned nearby.

He joined the Mercer Center Methodist Church as a young man and was a faithful member as long as his health permitted.

He served in many positions of the church board, serving as a trustee and treasurer for many years.

Serving as director on the board of the REC and Farm Service of Corning were only part of his service to the community.

He farmed all his life and took great pride in his crops and feeding his cattle. He was a man young for his years,

helping with farm work and driving his car until just about two years ago.

He was preceded in death by an infant son; his wife, Zepha, on August 25, 1973; his parents; a brother, Carl; and a sister,

Mae Bennison.

He is survived by a sister, Ethel Bovaird of rural Prescott; a brother, Harold Riley, who lives on the family farm near

Mercer Center; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Harvey enjoyed children and was happiest when he could present one with a treat or a coin.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gauthier Funeral Home. Reverend Lester Hesseltine

officiated.

Music was by Kathy Schafer, vocalist and organist.

Casket bearers were Donald Bovaird, Dean Bovaird, Richard Riley, Russell Riley, Harold Rundlett, and Mike Preston.

Burial was in the Walnut Grove Cemetery at Corning, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 4, 1983

Sybert, Lauren Michelle -

Lauren Michelle Sybert, the daughter of Lyle and Laurie Evans Sybert, was born November 20, 1982. She died

unexpectedly at the University Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri on Thursday, November 24 at the age of one year and

four days.

Lauren is survived by her parents and two sisters, Laurisa Ann and Lynsi Geo of Bowling Green, Missouri; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Evans of Lenox and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sybert of Bolckow, Missouri; greatgrandparents, Mrs. Mary Ferguson, Mr. and

Mrs. Dewey Evans, all of Lenox and Mrs. Myrtelle Robison of Stewartsville, Missouri; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and

other relatives.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning, November 26 at Bowling Green. The body was then brought to Lenox

where services were held at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home on Sunday, November 27 at 2 p.m. Mike Evans of Cicero. Illinois

spoke and Jasen and Tasha Key of Aplington sang.

Interment was in the North Fairview Cemetery at Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 30, 1983

Turner, Cleve E -

Cleve E. Turner, age 55, of Creston died Saturday, December 31 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines following

a six-month illness. He was the son of Herschel and Gladys (Draper) Turner.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby; three sons, David, Michael and Danny of Creston; a daughter, Christy Turner of

San Diego, California; three grandchildren; his parents; four sisters, Luella Goodman of Omaha, Nebraska, Nadine Beadel

of Oskaloosa, Eulla Genners of Creston, and Loretta Howard of Lenox; and one brother, Wayne Turner of Creston.

Services were held in Creston on Tuesday, January 3.

Cleve was a former employee of the Municipal Light Plant in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 11, 1984

Wackernagel, Iver Claire -

Funeral services for Iver Claire Wackernagle, 60, of Bedford were held November 26 at the First Christian Church in

Clearfield. Reverend Roger Graf and Reverend Carl Cummings officiated.

Wackernagle died November 23, 1983. He had been in failing health the past year and had been a patient at various times

in the hospital and Clearview Nursing Home in Mt. Ayr.

Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery, Clearfield, Iowa.

The only child of Guss and Beatrice Wackernagle, Iver was born October 12, 1923 at the home place south of Clearfield.

He was married to Arloa Wyman on February 15. 1944. Iver's entire life was spent around and in the Clearfield community.

He attended country schools south of Clearfield and resided with his aunt, Rose Wackernagle, part of the time while attending

high school in Clearfield. He was graduated with the class of 1942.

He enjoyed taking care of the livestock and farming with his son, Jack, helping. He loved all kinds of sports, card playing,

bowling and traveling. He was never too busy to stop his work and visit with his neighbors and many friends. He especially

loved having his grandchildren visit.

He was an electrician for many years, a member of the Lions Club in Clearfield, a member of the Pork Producers

Association, and the Cattlemens Association.

He was preceded in death by his father, Guss, on January 9, 1975 his aunt, Rose Wackernagle on October 4, 1970, his

aunt, Stella Taylor on January 4, 1978, and his father-in-law, Carl Wyman on August 26, 1973.

Survivors include his wife, Arloa; two children: S.C. Wackernagle and Vicki O'Connor; daughter-in-law, Debbie;

son-in-law, Tom; three grandchildren, Gary Wackernagle, John O'Connor and Melissa O'Connor; cousin, Edna Carr of

Springfield, Nebraska: second cousins, Howard Carr and Shirley Schoettger; other relatives and host of friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday December 7, 1983