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[Hargin, Alice Susan Chaney] Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 29, 1934 p. 7 CLEARFIELD Mrs. John Hargin Dies Succumbs At Kansas City Hospital After Brief Illness Mrs. John A. Hargin, 30, died at the Lakeside hospital in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, March 17, after an illness of three weeks. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, March 20, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Turner. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. Mrs. Hargin, whose name before her marriage was Alice Susan Chaney, was he daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed [Charles Edwin] Chaney and was born April 3, 1902 at Carbon, Adams County, Iowa. When a small child she moved to Sharpsburg, later the family came to Clearfield where she received her education and grew to womanhood. Feb. 23, 1922, she was married to John A. Hargin of Conway. They began their life’s journey together on a farm near Conway. Three years ago they moved to the present home north of Clearfield. Two daughters, Pauline Lavaun and Geraldine May were born to them. Mrs. Hargin united with the Methodist church at Sharpsburg when young and was president of the ladies aid society at Calvary at the time of her death. Surviving relatives are the husband, the two little daughters,
one eleven and the other eight years of age, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chaney of Clearfield, one sister Mrs. Hazel Hargin of Conway, three
brothers, Herman Chaney and Robert Chaney of Clearfield, Walter Chaney of Council Bluffs. [Hargin, Alice Susan Chaney] Lenox Time Table Thursday March 29, 1934 p. 7 SHARPSBURG Among those from here who attended the funeral of Mrs. Alice Chaney Hargin at Clearfield on Tuesday, March 20 were Mrs. Mary Underwood, Mrs. Bessie Underwood, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Laura Smith, Mrs. Grace Selders, Miss Vera Taylor, Mrs. Lydia Filbert, Mrs. Martha Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Campain, William Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. Port Miller. Clearfield Enterprise Thursday November 17, 1921 p. 6 Obituary Jessie [Emma] Esplin Hargin was born in Canada Aug. 31, 1855 and died at her home near Conway, Nov. 13, 1921. She moved with her parents to Taylor County in 1872. Her marriage to Noble Hargin took place April 15, 1873. To this union ten children were born, William N. [oble] of Gravity, Susan A. and Samuel G. died in 1879, Arthur B. [ruce], Edgar E. [merson], John A.[ndrew] and Oliver B. [Russell] all of Conway, Frank M. and Roy D. of Diagonal, Mary J. [ane] wife of Ed Cooper of Conway. She is survived by her husband and three sisters of her own generation, Mrs. Catharine Fleming of Endicott, Nebr., Mrs. Mary Brannon, of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. Jane Wright of Omaha. These besides fourteen grandchildren and a host of friends mourn her departure and pray that their loss may be hers and heaven’s gain. In early youth she became a Christian and all through her life she was sustained by her faith in the Christ whose name she delighted to honor and to whose cause her life was devoted. For many years she was identified with the Methodist church holding her membership at Greenwood. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 15th from the residence by her pastor, Carl Brown, and interment made in Conway Cemetery. By her request her sons acted as pallbearers. A precious one from us has gone [Hargin, Jessie Emma Esplin] Bedford Free Press Thursday November 17, 1921 p. 6 Gravity Items Mrs. Noble Hargin of near Conway passed away at her home Sunday morning, after a lingering illness. Mr. and Mrs. Hargin formerly lived in this vicinity. Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 31, 1951 p. 5 Accident Victim Dies in Creston Lenox---John [Andrew] Hargin, 66, died at 6:45 a. m., on Saturday at the Creston hospital. He had been in the hospital since he was injured April 18, in a two-car accident east of Lenox on a county road. He was born in Taylor County. He had lived on his farm southeast of Lenox for 19 years. His wife preceded him in death 17 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Brown of New Market, Mrs. Pauline Miller and a granddaughter of Lenox. Funeral services were held Monday at the Barber Funeral Home in Lenox with Rev. Harold Butts officiating. Burial was in Conway cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 11, 1962 [p. 1] Auto Accident Takes Life of Conway Man Lowell Duane Hill, 33, of Conway, was fatally injured in a one car accident about 6:00 p. m. last Saturday 6 ½ miles south of Lenox on E road. Hill, driving his car south, lost control of the vehicle. Riding with their father at the time of the accident were Hill’s daughters, Rene, 5, who received a severe cut on the right arm, and Lana, 7, who suffered bruises. Hill and his daughters were rushed to the Creston hospital where he died at 8:20 p. m. After being thrown from the car Hill was fatally injured when the vehicle, which turned over, landed upon his head and chest. The accident, which was investigated by the sheriff’s office and the highway patrol, was Taylor County’s first auto fatality of 1962.
Clearfield Chronicle Wednesday April 30, 2003 p. 2 Glen Hughes
Funeral services for Glen Hughes, age 71 of Bedford, were held Sunday, April 27, 2003 at 2:30 p. m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Glen died Thursday, April 24, 2003 en route to St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo. Interment with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 were held in the Conway Cemetery in Conway. Memorials can be given in Glen’s name. Arrangements were by Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Glen I. [saac] Hughes was born February 18, 1932 on a farm near Conway, the son of Glen Milo Hughes and Pearl Cavner Hughes. He grew up on the farm and attended grade school in the country and high school in Conway. He continued to live in the area for all of his life, except for the two years spent in the United States Army. Glen enlisted in the Army in 1952. He attained the rank of sergeant as a Combat Veteran in the Korean War. He earned a Combat Medic’s Badge, four Battle Starts and the Sigmund Rhee Medal from his assignment with the South Korean Army. He also received a letter of Commendation from his Captain for his outstanding performance of duty while serving with the 115th Medical Battalion. After his discharge from the service in 1954, he joined the American Legions in Lenox, Conway and finally as a lifetime member of the John F. Hardin Post No. 164 in Bedford. He felt particular pride in helping to honor his fellow veterans at the time of their death. Glen was very patriotic and proud of his service to his country. On Sept. 5, 1954, he was united in marriage to Wilma Barrans in Lenox, Iowa. Glen always declared that she was not only his wife but also his best friend. The couple had been together for 48 years, living the entire time on the same farm southeast of Conway, within half a mile of where he was born. Three children were born to bless their marriage: Bonny, Tony and David. Glen loved working the land caring for the animals, and being his own boss. He had no plans to retire as he somehow had the feeling no one else could take care of his farm as well as he could. He also said that if he retired, he would have to be out running up and down the road, and he thought that would be too much trouble. Glen dearly loved his family and was very proud of his six grandchildren, all ranging in age from 27 years to 11 months. He enjoyed this year’s Easter Sunday with all of his children and grandchildren visiting and getting to be the Chief, (complete with feathers in his cap!) while they moved a garage for him. One of the highlights of his life was being with the whole family on the Oregon coast for David and Kim’s wedding in September 1998. He and the rest of the family continued to reminisce years afterwards about the memories of their stay in the oceanfront condo, playing on the beach and having good quality family time together. He also loved visiting with his friends. He loved to get into a good conversation at Tony’s shop or at the Junction Café, where he and Wilma spent every Saturday night as he tried to sit in every chair while she played keyboard with the band. He always said he was her “Roadie” but wished she played something lighter like a flute! He retained his sense of humor to the end, making jokes with the ambulance crew who were trying to help him. Left to cherish Glen’s memory are his loving wife Wilma of Bedford; a daughter, Bonny Baker and husband Jerry of Bedford; two sons, Tony Hughes and wife Lori of Bedford; and David Hughes and wife Kim of Louisville, Neb.; six grandchildren, Dan Baker and wife Jade and Kristi Alonzo and husband Alex, son and daughter of Bonny and Jerry; Julie Jo, Ryan and Kyle Hughes, daughter and sons of Tony and Lori; and Stacy Hughes, daughter of David and Kim; three sisters, Darline Ernest and husband Willis; Dorothy Kirby and husband Virgil; and Luetta Schmitt and husband Jim; a sister-in-law, Marian Barrans; along with many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Preceding Glen in death were his parents, Glen and Pearl; two brothers-in-law, William Barrans and Orlan Kinman; and his mother and father-in-law, George and Edra Barrans. Lenox Time Table Thursday January 30, 1975 Glen Hughes Died Wednesday Glen M. [ilo] Hughes, 80, died Wednesday morning in the Rosary hospital in Corning. Mr. Hughes had made his home here in Lenox the past 8 ½ years, having retired from farming in the Conway area. Mr. Hughes was the son of Isaac Newton and [Mary] Elizabeth Bruner Hughes and was born Dec. 16, 1894 at Conway. He was united in marriage to Pearl Cavner Feb. 23, 1923 at Bedford. Survivors include his wife, a son Glen I. [saac] of Lenox, three daughters, Mrs. Willis (Darline) Ernest and Mrs. Virgil (Dorothy) Kirby both of Conway and Mrs. Orlan (Luetta) Kinman of Omaha, Nebraska. Ten grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home in Lenox Friday afternoon at 2:00 with Rev. Floyd Newbrough, pastor of the United Methodist Church officiating.
Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 27, 1948 p. 4 Isaac Hughes Rites Thursday Funeral services for Isaac Hughes, 75, of Conway were held at the Shum Funeral Home in Bedford at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. Mr. Hughes died Tuesday at the Missouri Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph. He is survived by one son, Glen Hughes and family of Conway; and by one sister, Miss Inza Hughes, also of Conway. [Hughes, Isaac Newton] Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 27, 1948 p. 6 CONWAY Isaac Hughes Dies Isaac Hughes died Monday at the Missouri Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph. He was a lifetime resident of Taylor County living on a farm southeast of Conway. [Hughes, Isaac Newton] Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 3, 1948 p. 8 Obituary – Isaac Hughes Isaac Newton Hughes, son of Rev. and Mrs. T. J. [Jeremiah Timothy] Hughes, was born near Murray, Iowa, June 19, 1872. Following an illness of several months, he passed away at the Missouri Methodist Hospital, at St. Joseph, Mo., May 25, 1948, aged 75 years, 11 months, 6 days. At the age of two years, the family moved to Conway, where he spent the rest of his life. He was one of a family of ten children. He was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Bruner, March 7, 1894. Mrs. Hughes passed away May 23, 1930 and a daughter, Grace Opal, died at the age of 5 years. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters and one great grandson. Among the survivors are on son, Glen W. [Milo] Hughes and his wife, Pearl, of Conway; four grandchildren, Mrs. Darline Ernest, Mrs. Dorothy Kirby, Luetta Hughes and Glen Isaac Hughes; three great grandchildren, and one sister, Miss Inza Hughes of Conway. He was a kind and devoted father and grandfather; a true friend, who had assisted a number of young men in getting started at farming; and a good neighbor, who will be missed not only by his family but also those of the community. The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home in Bedford Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 18, 1981 p. 4 Final Rites Held June 9 For Pearl Hughes, 83 Funeral services for Mrs. Glen M. (Pearl) Hughes, formerly of Lenox, were held June 9 at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home in Lenox, conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Hughes died June 6, 1981 in Bedford Manor where she had resided for the past year and a half. Interment at the Conway Cemetery. Pearl and her twin brother Earl were the third birth of William Henry and Bertha [Jane] Hurst Cavner. They were born January 12, 1898 in Page County, Iowa. When she was a young girl the family moved to a farm in Taylor County, where she attended the public school and grew to maturity. On February 23, 1921 she was united in marriage to Glen Milo Hughes at Bedford, Iowa. They were fortunate to have celebrated over 50 years of married life together. To this union four children were born: Darline [Opal], Dorothy, Luetta [Pearl] and Glen I. [saac]. They made their home on farms near Conway until 1967 when they moved to Lenox, Iowa. Here she lived as long as health permitted, and for the past one and a half years she had lived at Bedford Manor where she received a lot of loving care. She was a member of the Lenox United Methodist Church having transferred her membership from the Conway United Methodist Church where she was a long time member. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Glen M. [ilo] Hughes who died January 29, 1975; sisters, Effie Barker, Mary Jeffers, Leona and Florence Cavner; brothers, Roy, Cyle, Earl and two brothers Alonzo and John who died in infancy and a grandson Joseph Kirby who died in infancy. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Darline and her husband, Willis [Dean] Ernest, Dorothy and her husband, Virgil Kirby, Glen I. [saac] Hughes and his wife, Wilma, all of Bedford and Luetta Kinman and her husband, Orlan, of Omaha, Nebraska; one sister, Mable Robey of Bedford, a sister-in-law, Marie, (Mrs. Cyle) Cavner of Gardena, California; one aunt Myrtle Faye; ten grandchildren and their families; 15 great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. She will be remembered as a mother with over flowing love for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as she was lovingly called “Grandma” by all little ones. [Humphrey, Francis Marion “Frank”] Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 7, 1934 p. 3 CONWAY Frank Humphrey Dies In Creston Frank Humphrey, 80, one of the oldest residents of Conway, died at the Coakley hospital in Creston Thursday evening, May 31. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Conway, Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. E. Garrett. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. Francis Marion Humphrey was born Dec. 23, 1853, in Pike County, O. He was married to Samantha Elizabeth Jones, Jan. 30, 1881, in Madison County, Ind. Their first home was at Anderson, Ind. They moved to St. Joseph, Mo., about thirty-five years ago, a few years later moving to Conway, Iowa, where they have since resided. He united with the M. E. church at Conway in 1913. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge. No children being born to them, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey took into their home a small girl and reared her as their own. She is now Mrs. Gladys Kendall Graham of Mount Ayr. Surviving relatives are the wife of fifty-three years, the foster daughter, and one granddaughter, Alma Lou Graham of Mount Ayr. Also two step-brothers, John Shimer of Lenox and Marion Shimer of Daleville, Ind., one step-sister, Mrs. Libby Cartright of Anderson, Ind., two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Oma Humphrey-Boatman of Conway and Mrs. Ursula Humphrey of Pomona, Calif. He was one of a family of seven children and was the last to depart this life. He had been in failing health for some time. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday January 29, 1992 BERNICE HUNTER
Graveside services for Bernice Hunter were held January 23, 1992 at Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Bernice Mason Hunter, daughter of John Mason and Ruth Stewart Mason, was born in Gaynor, Mo. January 6,1896 and departed this life January 23, 1992 at Bedford Manor in Bedford, Iowa at the age of 96 years and 17 days. She grew to maturity in the community where she was born where she attended the public school and was active in the various community achievements. On December 23, 1920 she was united in marriage to Ralph [Herman] Hunter and they lived all of their married life on farms in the Conway, Iowa community. On retirement, they moved to Conway, Iowa and following Mr. Hunter's death, she moved to Bedford where she has continued to reside. Due to failing health the past several years at Bedford Manor, she enjoyed the care and comfort and friendship of those good people each day. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ralph who died March 23, 1970; two sisters, Blanche Lawler and Cordice Nixon and one brother, Walter Mason. Left to cherish her memory a son, [Walter] Dean Hunter and his wife Janet of Barstow, Calif.; two grandchildren, Christine and Timothy and two great grandchildren, Shannon and Rocky; a cousin, Neva Crane of Bedford, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and loyal in attendance as long as health permitted. She will long be remembered as a kind and dedicated person to her family and loved ones and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday February 19, 1920 p. 8 CONWAY The community is again called upon to mourn the loss of one of our much respected friends and neighbors, Homer J. Hunter, who passed away at his home north of town Saturday afternoon. He had the flu, but had been up several days when he took cold and pneumonia followed, and it was only a few days until death relieved him of his suffering. All that medical skill and loving hands could do for him was done, but that much dreaded disease could not be checked. He leaves a wife and two small children, who, at the time of his death, were sick with the flu. He also leaves a father and several brothers and sisters, besides other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community. Complete obituary was not obtainable at this writing. [Hunter, Homer J., 1892-1920] Bedford Times-Republican Monday March 8, 1920 p. 4 Obituary Homer J. Hunter was born in Sangamon County, Ill., August 10, 1892, and died at his home near Conway on Feb. 14, 1920, aged 27 years, 6 months and 4 days after a short illness of pneumonia. He leaves to mourn his death, a loving wife and two small children, Evelyn Marjory and Elmer Ralph; also a father, three sisters and four brothers. His mother preceded him in death only nine months and ten days. Bedford Free Press Thursday August 13, 1896 p. 4 Mrs. Ann [Davison] Hurst died at Conway, Aug. 1, aged 82 years. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 28, 1937 p. 7 CONWAY Obituary Grace Geraldine Huss
Grace Geraldine Huss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Huss, was born July 26, 1937, and departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p. m., aged two months and twenty-four days. She leaves to mourn her departure her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Huss; her brother, Robert; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Huss of Bedford; Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCann of Afton. Although so young she had endeared herself to all who knew her, especially to those in the home, where she will be missed so much. Services were held at the home Friday morning, Oct. 22, by Rev. Ora L. Reep. Burial was in the Conway cemetery. |