Obituaries
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[Pace, Carroll Amos]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 24, 1952    p. 5

NEW MARKET

C. A. Pace Dies

Carroll Amos Pace, 31, died at Veterans hospital, Omaha, Jan. 21, where he had been a patient the past three weeks. He had been in ill health the past two years. He was a veteran of World War II.

He leaves his wife; one daughter, Pamela; and one son, Eddie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pace, one sister, Mrs. Daisy Sefrit; one brother, Ivan Pace of Grand Island, Nebr. The Pace home is in New Market.

[Pace, Daniel Rice]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    March 19, 1896    [p. 1]

DEATH OF An OLD SETTLER

Thursday's New Market Herald contains an obituary of Daniel R. [ice] Pace, who died at his home in Mason Township, on March 8, 1896, after a long and severe illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Pace [Martha Ann Kearby] came to Taylor County in 1855 and settled on the premises where they lived a happy and contented life up to the day of his death. Mr. Pace was an industrious farmer, an honorable citizen, and a success financially. Though trouble and sorrow overshadowed their home at times, both these aged people bore their grief with remarkable fortitude.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, and the body laid to rest in old Memory cemetery.

[Pace, Ellen Davidson Foster]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 7, 1944    p. 7

NEW MARKET

Mrs. Ellen Pace Dies

Mrs. Ellen Pace, 80, died Sunday, September 3, at the home of her son, T. [ony] I.[van] Pace, following an illness of several weeks. She is survived by two sons, Guy [Amos] Pace of Kansas City and Tony [Ivan] Pace of New Market, and a stepson, D. [aniel] B. [oone] Pace of New Market. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist church.

[Pace, Ellen Davidson Foster]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 14, 1944    p. 7

NEW MARKET

Obituary - Mrs. Ellen Pace

Ellen J. Pace, daughter of Joshua and America Davidson, was born March 22, 1864, in Clark county, Iowa, and died Sunday, September 3, 1944 at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 12 days. She was one of a family of seven children, all of whom preceded her in death.

Her father died when she was a young girl and a short time later she came with her mother and family to Taylor County, locating in New Market. With the exception of a few years spent in Clarinda, New Market and vicinity had been her home for more than sixty years.

In April 1890 she was married to John W. [esley] Pace. Two sons were born to them, Tony of New Market [and Guy] of Kansas City; another son by a former marriage, Fred P. Foster, preceded her in death by just seven days.

Mrs. Pace is also survived by two grandsons, Ivan and Carroll Pace; four granddaughters, Alma and Daisy of New Market, Lucille Eighmy of Conway and Lillian Jones of Kansas City; two great grandsons, and a step-son, D. [aniel] B. [oone] Pace of New Market.

The two grandsons are both in the U. S. Army, Ivan Pace, petty officer first class, is somewhere in the Pacific area; Carroll Pace is with the Marines at Oceanside, Calif.

For the past two years she had made her home with her son, Tony Pace and family where she was at the time of her death.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. T. J. Overholt, assisted by Mrs. Overholt. Burial was in the Memory cemetery.

[Pace, Ellen Davidson Foster]

Taylor County Herald

Thursday    September 14, 1944    p. 8

Obituary

Ellen J. Pace, daughter of Joshua and America Davidson, was born March 22, 1844, in Clark County, Iowa, and passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 3, 1944, at the age of 80 years, five months and 12 days. She was one of a family of seven children, all of whom have preceded her in death. When a young girl, her father passed away, and soon after the mother brought her family to Taylor County, locating in New Market. With the exception of a few years spent in Clarinda, New Market and vicinity have been Mrs. Pace’s home for more than 60 years.

On April 16, 1890, she was married to John W. [esley] Pace, and to this union were born two sons, Tony [Ivan] of this community, and Guy [Amos] of Kansas City, Mo. Another son by a former marriage, Fred P. [orter] Foster, preceded her in death by just seven days. Had she lived four days longer, her death would have occurred on the 20th anniversary of her husband's death, his passing being on Sunday morning and hers on Sunday evening.

Mrs. Pace is also survived by two grandsons, Ivan and Carroll, four granddaughters, Alma and Daisy Pace of New Market, Mrs. Lucille Eighmy of Conway and Mrs. Lillian Jones of Kansas City, Mo., and two great grandsons, and one stepson, Dan Pace of New Market. The two grandsons are in service. Ivan Pace, Petty Officer, 1-c, is somewhere in the Pacific and Pvt. Carroll Pace is with the Marines stationed at Oceanside, California. Numerous other relatives and friends survive to remember Mrs. Pace as a wife and a mother whose entire time and energy was spent in working for her home and family. For the past two years she has been physically unable to carry on in a home of her own, and was taken to the home of her son, Tony, where she resided until her death.

The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, September 5, at the Baptist church conducted by the Reverend T. J. Overholt. Burial was in Memory cemetery.

[Pace, Emmett R.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 16, 1936     p. 3

NEW MARKET

E. R. Pace, 66, Dies In Kansas City, Mo.

Emit [Emmett] R. Pace, 66, died in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Jan. 8. He was born in 1870 in Taylor county, Iowa, his home being here until 1904, when he moved to Centerville, Iowa, where he resided until the past few months, when he went to Kansas City, Mo., to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Stella Bankston, and where he was during his last illness.

He is survived by eight children: Mrs. Stella Bankston of Kansas City; L. [loyd] R. Pace of Akron, O.; Mrs. Beulah Squires of Corning; Mrs. Pearl Evans of Glenwood; Mrs. Nina Stroud of Willoughby, O.; Robert [Emmett] Pace and Paul Pace of Centerville; Ralph Pace of New Market and one brother, D. [aniel] B. [oone] Pace of New Market.

[Note: His Missouri State Death Certificate gives his birth date as February 14, 1868.]

[Pace, Emmett R.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 16, 1936     p. 3

NEW MARKET

Mr. and Mrs. D. [aniel] B. [oone] Pace went to Kansas City Thursday, being called there by the death of his brother, Emit [Emmett] R. Pace, who died Wednesday, after a short illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Stella Bankston.

[Pace, Fred]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday    June 25, 1903    p. 6

Accidental Drowning.

From Friday's Daily

Fred Pace, 11-year-old son of Emmett Pace, of New Market, was drowned in a pond on Scott Brother's farm His father is road overseer and they were working in that neighborhood. The lad went to swim and drowned in eleven feet of water. He was in two hours before the body was recovered. Coroner Dunning held the inquest yesterday morning. The funeral occurred today at the home in New Market.

[Pace, Guy Amos]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 23, 1958    p. 5

GUY A. PACE DIES

Guy A. Pace, 64, a resident of the New Market community many years, died January 27.

Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Howard DeVore of the Gravity Methodist church. Burial in Old Memory cemetery at New Market.

Guy Amos Pace, son of John [Wesley] and Ellen [Davidson Foster] Pace, was born at New Market, Iowa, August 14, 1893 and died at the age of 64 years, five months, three days.

He was married August 27, 1913 to Teresa Fanning of Waverly, Kansas. To them were born two daughters, Mrs. Wendall (Lucille) Eighmy of Conway and Mrs. Edwin (Lillian) Jones of Kansas City.

He is survived by his daughter, Lucille [Elnora] and son-in-law Wendall and two grandsons, Johnny and Donnie Eighmy of Conway; Lillian and son-in-law Eddie and granddaughters, Vicky and Janet Jones of Kansas City; his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pace of New Market; one niece and one nephew.

[Pace, John E.]

Taylor County Democrat

Thursday    January 10, 1895    p. 4

John E. Pace, son of J. [ohn] W. [esley] Pace of New Market, died at Nevada, Mo., on December 27th. He leaves a wife and two children, who will return to New Market to live.

[Pace, John Wesley]

New Market Herald

Thursday     September 11, 1924     p. 3

An Old Settler Gone

Sunday morning about nine o'clock marked the passing of one of Taylor County’s oldest settlers when John [Wesley] Pace was gathered to his father's mansion.

Deceased came to Taylor County with his parents in 1855 and las been a continuous resident from that time.

He endured all the hardships of the early settlers, but with dogged determination he stuck to the county and by his perseverance and industry he accumulated 220 acres of fine Taylor county land, and it was at his home on this land that the death angel called him.

John [Wesley] Pace was one of the substantial and influential men of his community for many years, but failing health during the past few years has compelled him to withdraw from public activities. But his works will live long in the memory of all who knew him.

He was a lifelong Mason, being charter member of the New Market lodge, and the rites at the grave were conducted by his Masonic brethren.

John [Wesley] Pace was born in Orange County, Ind., Nov. 29, 1847 and died at his home three miles southeast of New Market, Sept. 7,1924, aged 76 years, 9 months and 8 days. He had been in poor health for several years and about ten days ago he was taken seriously ill and gradually grew worse until the end came as stated above.

At the age of eight years he came to this county with his parents, and here he spent his life. On Dec. 23, 1866 he was united in marriage to Hester [Ann Lashbrook] Allen. To this union five children were born, three of whom have passed away.

Those living are D. [aniel] B. [oone] of New Market, and Emmett R. of Centerville. The wife and mother passed away Nov. 5, 1875.

He was again married on May 5, 1877, to Sarah E. [lizabeth] Johnson. No children were born of this union. She died Nov. 16, 1887.

On April 9, 1890 he was married Ellen J. [Davidson] Foster. Two sons were born to this union, Tony I. [van] and Guy A. [mos] both of whom were with the father when the end came. Deceased was a good citizen, a loving husband and indulgent father. He will be sadly missed in the community of which he was a part for many years, as well as in the home circle.

He leaves to mourn their loss, the devoted wife, four sons, two stepsons, Fred Foster of Kansas City, and Harmon Allen of Bedford, twenty-three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, besides a host of friends.

He was of a family of thirteen children, 9 brothers and 4 sisters of whom five brothers are still living and two sisters.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Baptist church, conducted by a life long friend, Rev. E. B. Osborne. Interment was in Memory cemetery.

[Pace, John Wesley]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    September 11, 1924    p. 6

NEw MARKET NEWS

John [Wesley] Pace passed away Sunday morning at his home in southeast New Market.

[Pace, John Wesley]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday    September 11, 1924     p. 5

DEATH CALLS NEW MARKET RESIDENT

John [Wesley] Pace, old resident of New Market died last Sunday morning. He was a resident of the county for the past fifty-three years. He is survived by four sons, Guy, Emmett, Tony and Dan, and also a stepson, Fred Foster.

[Pace, Tony Ivan]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 28, 1978    p. 8

Tony Ivan Pace Last Rites Were Held Sept. 23

Funeral services for Tony Ivan Pace, 86, of New Market, were held September 23 in Church of Christ in New Market conducted by Carl Cummings and Loran Daly. Mr. Pace died September 20, 1978 in Omaha, Nebr. Interment was at Memory Cemetery, New Market.

Tony Ivan Pace, the oldest son of John Wesley and Ellen J. Davidson [Foster] Pace, was born on May 20, 1892 in Taylor County near New Market, Iowa. He resided near and in New Market all of his life.

He grandfather, Daniel R. Pace, homesteaded the farm which Tony and his wife lived on. During his lifetime he farmed and also did custom trucking.

He was united in marriage to Alena May Brown at Clarinda, Iowa on November 8, 1916. To this union were born four children: Ivan, Carroll, Daisy and Alma. His son Carroll and daughter Alma preceded him in death.

Tony and Alena celebrated 61 years of marriage last November. On their 60th anniversary they were honored by their children with a celebration at the Legion Hall at which all of their children and grandchildren, except one, were able to be present.

Tony was a friend to all who knew him; his personality was known far and wide.

Tony is survived by his wife Alena; son, Ivan, of Grand Island, Nebraska; daughter, Daisy (Mrs. George Sefrit) of New Market; 12 grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Besides his two children who preceded him in death there was also one brother, Guy [Amos].

Tony will be greatly missed by his family and by his many friends.

 

[Parsons, Amanda Evertson Cram Dunkin]

New Market Herald

Thursday    March 8, 1917    p. 2

GRAVITY AND viciNITY

Mr. and Mrs. Cast of Shenandoah were over to attend the funeral of Mrs. Parsons.

Mrs. Parson's funeral was held in the M. E. church Sunday afternoon. There was a large gathering, for grandma Parsons [Amanda Evertson Cram Dunkin] was well and favorably known. Grandpa Parsons [John Lee] especially has the sympathy of the entire community for his loneliness in his extreme old age. Reports are he is 103 years old.

[Parsons, Amanda Evertson Cram Dunkin]

Gravity Independent

Thursday    March 8, 1917    [p. 1]

Obituary

Amanda Evertson  was born in Ohio, December 4th, 1839; died at her home in Gravity, March 2, 1917, aged 78 years, 2 months and 28 days.

She was married to J. [ames] M. Cram, and to this union was born two daughters: Lonie [Lona] May, who departed this life at the age of 9 years, and Mrs. S. [eely] J.[udson] Beemer [Mary Amanda Cram] of Gravity. May 1, 1872, she was married to [Reuben] Henry Dunkin. To this union was born five children: two sons and three daughters. Two died in infancy. Those who survive her are Chas. E.[verson] Dunkin, Mrs. Dave Posten [Nettie Dunkin] and F.[redrick] R.[obert] Dunkin, all of Gravity. Her husband, [Reuben] Henry Dunkin, died April 3, 1897. She was married to J. [ohn] L. [ee] Parsons November 6, 1902, who still survives her.

She was converted about 34 years ago and united with the Free Methodist church, of which she was a consistent member at the time of her death.

The funeral service was held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wm. G. Taylor pastor of the Free Methodist church, assisted by Rev. E. Rhodes pastor of the Oak Hill church. The body was laid to rest in the Gravity cemetery. A large company of friends and relatives attended the service the church being filled to its fullest capacity.

[Note:   The surname is spelled Evertson on in her obituary and on the death certificate for her daughter but other sources also spell it Everson or Everston.]

[PARSONS, AMANDA EVERTSOM CRAM DUNKIN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 8, 1917
GRAVITY – Mrs. John Parsons died Friday morning at 4 a. m. at her home here after a few weeks illness. She was thought to be improving but was taken suddenly worse and died the next morning. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. from the Methodist church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Taylor of the F. M. church, assisted by Rev. Rhodes of Oak Hill church. Interment at Gravity cemetery.

[Parsons, John Lee]

New Market Herald

Thursday    February 26, 1920    p. 2

Grandpa Parsons Called

John Parsons or Uncle John as nearly every one around this vicinity knows him, has answered the last roll call. Some little time ago Uncle John fell and hurt his hip and back from which he suffered greatly. Sometimes it seemed almost unbearable, but with wonderful fortitude for a man of his extreme advanced age of 100 years, he bore the pain until his Redeemer said, “ Enough thou good and faithful servant enter into the realms of the blessed.”

John Lee Parsons was born in Fenner [Madison County], N. Y. on May 17, 1819, and died at his son’s home in New Market, Iowa, Feb. 20, 1920 at 7:4.5 a.m. aged 100 years, 9 months and 3 days. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Fuller Sept. 1st, 1847. To this union were born 4 children, two of whom survive him, Jay M. [yron] of New Market and George R. [obert] of Nappanee, Ind.

His first wife Mary E. died June 16th, 1863.

On Sept. 1st, 1864 he was united in marriage to Lydia C. [aroline] Miller. After this marriage they moved to Taylor county, Iowa, in 1867. To this union was born one child, Ida May, who proceeded him to the better world. They then adopted child, Mary Helen, who also passed away.

On April 15th, his second wife passed away, after a protracted illness.

Nov. 6, 1902 he was united in marriage to Amanda [Evertson Cram] Dunkin of Gravity, Iowa, who passed away March 2, 1917.

At the age of 72 he united with the Mennonite church and lived a Christian life until his death. Two sons, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren besides a host of friends, [survive him]. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite church, conducted by Rev. C. I. Scott, of Milford, Nebr. Interment at Dallas Center cemetery.

[Posten, David E.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 24, 1952    p. 2

GRAVITY

Dave Posten Dies

Dave Posten, who had been in poor health for the past several months died Friday morning at the home of his son, Forrest Posten. Funeral services were at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Gravity cemetery.

[Posten, David E.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 24, 1952    p. 4

Obituary - David Posten

David E. Posten, son of Joseph and Ellen Payne Posten, was born near Guss, Iowa, Nov. 19, 1871 and died at the home of his son Forrest near Gravity, July 18, at the age of 80 years, seven months, 29 days.

On Dec. 9, 1896 he was married to [Susan] Nettie [Jane] Dunkin at Gravity. To them two children were born, one son Forrest, one daughter Gladys.

Mr. Posten lived in Taylor County part of his life and 25 years at Excelsior Springs, Mo. Since the death of his wife, he has made his home with his children.

He was a member of the Christian church.

He is survived by the two children, Forrest H. [enry] Posten of Gravity, Mrs. Gladys Thomson of Lawson, Mo.; one grandson, Dean W. Posten; one granddaughter, Anna L. Posten; two brothers, Earn [Ernest McColm] Posten of Gravity, Clifford Posten of San Diego, Calif.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Gravity, Sunday, July 20, conducted by Rev. Verne Wille of Cromwell. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.

[Posten, Mary Belle Bush]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 5, 1956    p. 3

GRAVITY

Mrs. Nell Walker of Omaha visited here Monday with friends and relatives and attended the Mary Posten funeral.

[Posten, Mary Belle Bush]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 5, 1956    p. 3

GRAVITY

Obituary - Mrs. E. M. Posten

Mary Belle Bush, daughter of Margaret [Jane Halliday] and David [Washington] Bush was born in Taylor County near Guss, April 2, 1880, and died at her home in Gravity, June 23, 1956, at the age of 76 years, two months, 21 days.

In 1902 she was married to Earnest M. [cColm] Posten and to them three children were born, one daughter, Cleo, Mrs. Leslie Roush; two sons, Lester and Orville, all of Gravity. A son Orville preceded her in death one month ago.

As a young woman she taught several terms in rural schools near Guss.

In her early married years she joined the Christian church in Gravity.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Earnest; her two children, Cleo and Lester and their families; Her daughter-in-law, Margaret and her children; two brothers, Frank Bush of Gravity, Lawrence Bush of Clearfield.

She was a devoted wife and mother and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Gravity, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clyde Kelly and Rev. Howard DeVore. Burial in Washington cemetery at Gravity.

Attend Posten Rites

Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the last rites for Mrs. E. [rnest] M.[cColm] Posten in Gravity Monday included Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Posten and Janie, Creston; Mrs. Alyene Bush, Carbon; Mrs. Carroll Posten, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sickler, Corning; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bush, Clearfield; Charlie Posten and niece, Villisca; Mrs. Maude Irvin, Mr. and Mrs. Will Irvin, Mrs. Nellie Walker, Mrs. Irma Henneman, Clarinda; Harry Cochran, Mrs. Olive Blood, Sharpsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dennis, Mrs. Charley 'Garrett, Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Wilson, Mount Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hoffman, Mrs Howard [name unreadable], Charles Alvord, Bedford; Louie Price, Auburn, Iowa; Pauline Harland, Mrs. Harry Harland, New Market.

[Posten, Susan Nettie Jane Dunkin]

Gravity Independent

Thursday    December 12, 1946    [p. 1]

[Susan] Nettie J. [ane] Posten, daughter of [Reuben] Henry and Amanda [Evertson Cram] Dunkin, was born March 22, 1877, and departed this life December 7, 1946, at her home in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to D. [avid] E. Posten December 9, 1896. Surviving are her husband, a son F. [orrest] H. [enry] Posten of Gravity, a daughter Mrs Gladys Thomson of Lawson, Missouri, two brothers Fred Dunkin of Gravity and Charles Dunkin of Shawnee, Oklahoma, a half-sister Mrs S. [eely] J.[udson] Beemer [Mary Amanda Cram] of Gravity, a grandson Dean Posten of Clarinda, and a great-granddaughter Connie Lee Posten.

She and her husband resided near Gravity until 1927 when they moved to Excelsior Springs where she united with the Christian Union Church and continued to serve her master until called to her reward. Mrs. Posten was a great sufferer for many years, but bore it all with patience and faith in God.

Services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Methodist church, Rev. Bertha Brown officiating assisted by Rev. W. J. Weber. Mrs Louisa Dunn and Mrs Mary Osburn sang. The casket bearers were Lester Posten, Floyd Bush, Orville Posten, Carrol Posten, Leslie Roush and Quentin Beemer.

Mrs. Judson Beemer and Mrs. Ivan Houchin had charge of the flowers.

Interment in Gravity cemetery.

[Posten, Susan Nettie Jane Dunkin]

Gravity Independent

Thursday    December 12, 1946     p. 3

Mr and Mrs. Forrest Posten [Letha Doris Dutton] were called to Excelsior Springs, Mo., Saturday by the death of his mother, Mrs Dave Posten [Susan Nettie Jane Dunkin].

[Posten, Susan Nettie Jane Dunkin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    December 12, 1946    p. 11

GRAVITY

Mrs. Dave Posten Dies

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Posten [Letha Doris Dutton] were called to Excelsior Springs, Mo. Saturday by the death of his mother, Mrs. Dave Posten [Susan Nettie Jane Dunkin]. The body was brought to Gravity and the funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery. The Postens formerly lived here.