Obituaries
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[Cooper, Joseph William]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     February 20, 1941    p. 4

Joseph Cooper

Joseph William Cooper, son of William and Hannah Cooper, was born in West Brooklyn, Ill., May 17, 1866.  He died at his home in Clearfield, Iowa, Feb. 13, 1941, at the age of 74 years, and 8 months.

He was married to Anna Erbes Oct. 3, 1888, and came to settle in Iowa on a farm southwest of Clearfield, where they lived for many years.  On this farm the four children were born.  They are Mrs. Flossie Shore of Ames; Frank Cooper of East Dubuque; Howard Cooper of Conway; Grant Cooper of Mount Pleasant.

In September, 16 years ago, they moved to Clearfield, where they had since made their home.

He was very active in all community affairs, always ready to do his part—and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.  At one time he was a member of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors, and was also a member of the town council at Clearfield.

He belonged to the Masonic Order, being one of the oldest living members here at the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, two sisters and four brothers.  He leaves his wife, four children, ten grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Stout of Chicago.

Funeral services were held at the Clearfield Methodist church Saturday afternoon, Rev. M. O. McKenzie officiating.   Burial was in the Conway cemetery.---Clearfield Enterprise

[Roush, Henry Harris]

Times-Republican

Thursday    April 8, 1926

Henry Roush

Henry [Harris] Roush, son of Henry Sr., and Mary Elizabeth [Morehead] Roush, was born in Juanita County, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1836.  He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Elizabeth Looker in Harding County, Ohio.  To this union ten children were born, of which 8 are now living.  Mr. Roush was converted when a young man and after coming to Iowa in 1859, he joined the M. E. church at Siam.  Soon after he felt the need of his service in the Civil War and enlisted.  He was asked to assist in preaching the Gospel and was given a preacherÕs license.  From that time until his declining years he preached whenever opportunity availed.  He passed away at his home in Siam, Ia., at 10:00 a. m., Saturday, April 3, 1926, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and seventeen days.  Those who survive are Mrs. Edith Blagrave, of Siam; Charles [Dodd] Roush, of Siam; [Lawrence] Franklin Roush, of New Market; Albert [Birch] Roush, Clarinda; William [Ernest] Roush, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; Harvey  [Monroe] Roush, Des Moines; Mrs. Rachael [Catherine] Fine, Siam; Mrs. Carrie [Alice] Bulrey, Sacramento, Calif.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Siam on Monday, April 5, at 10 a. m.  Burial was made in Siam cemetery.

[Bailie, Francis Walton]

Times-Republican

April 24, 1913

Francis Walton Bailie

Died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailie, Wednesday, April 16, at 5 a. m., Francis Walton Bailie, aged 7 years and 9 months.

Funeral services were held at the home Friday at 2 p. m., Elder Mart Gary Smith officiating.  Interment was in the Fairview cemetery.

For the past five years Francis has been failing gradually and the parents have spared no pains to restore him to health, only recently taking him to St. Louis to a noted specialist.  Francis was the fourth child born to Mr. and Mrs. Bailie, the others having died in infancy; this bereavement leaves them childless, which certainly causes every parent to deeply sympathize with them.

[Tinkham, Phyllis Maud]

Times-Republican

April 24, 1913

Phyllis Tinkham

Phyllis Maud Tinkham, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tinkham passed away after a short illness on Saturday April 19, 1913, aged two months and two days.  The funeral service was held at the home of Mr. O. B. Tinkham, Sunday afternoon at 2 oÕclock.  Rev. J. A. Currie conducted the service.  Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.

These bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community at this time.  It is only a little more than a year since their oldest child passed out into the other world.

[Russell, Mary Belle Carnahan]

Times-Republican

April 24, 1913

Mrs. Mary B. Russell

Mrs. Mary Russell died at her home in Bedford Monday night.  The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John A. Currie.  Interment was made in the Fairview Cemetery.  The elders of the church served as pallbearers.

Mary Belle Carnahan was born at Cadiz, Ohio, January 7, 1832.  With her parents, early in life, she came from Ohio to Aledo, Ill.   In 1855 she was united in marriage to J. [ames] S. Russell at Aledo.  To this union were born five children.  They are Miss Viola Russell of Bedford, Mrs. Jane Hughes of Lenox, Will Russell of Omaha, Clyde Russell of Bedford and Clara who died in 1906.  In 1881, with her husband and family, Mrs. Russell came to Taylor County, living first on a farm and later coming to town, where she had since resided.  Soon after coming to this county, the family connected themselves with the Presbyterian church, where for many years Mr. Russell was an elder.  Mr. Russell died in 1904.

Besides her children she leaves to mourn her death one sister, two brothers and a host of friends.

[Nash, Oliver Smith]

Times-Republican

Thursday    April 21, 1921    [p. 1]

Funeral of O. S. Nash

O. [liver] S. [mith] Nash died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. [rank] L.[amont] Kemery [Daisy], Monday morning at 1:35 , at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 8 days.

The funeral services will be held at the residence in Jackson Township, Friday, April 22, at 1 oÕclock p. m., conducted by Rev. Lumbar.

Interment in Fairview Cemetery.

[Nash, Oliver Smith]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    April 21, 1921    [p. 1]

Funeral of O. S. Nash

O. [liver] S. [mith] Nash died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. [rank] L.[amont] Kemery [Daisy], Monday morning, April 18, 1921 at 1:35 a. m., death resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage.  Deceased was over 80 years of age, and one of the oldest residents of this county, coming here with his parents from Indiana in 1845.  Funeral services will be held at the Kemery home 11 miles southeast of Bedford, Friday, April 22, at 1 p. m., conducted by Rev. Lumbar of the Presbyterian Church.  Obituary will be given in our next issue.

[Stephens, Charles T.]

Times-Republican

Thursday    September 6, 1917    [p. 1]

Chas. T. Stephens Died At His Home

Gradually Loses Strength During Passing Months

Highly Respected Citizen and Business Man for Many Years in Bedford---Member of Fraternal Orders---Took Part In All Public Affairs

After a lingering illness of several months in which he gradually lost his physical vitality, Charles T. Stephens died at his home at 8:00 oÕclock Tuesday morning, aged 49 years.  Funeral services will be held at 2 oÕclock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. John A. Currie, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Mr. Stephens was one of our most respected citizens and held in high esteem by all who knew him, having been connected with the hardware and furniture business in Bedford for nearly thirty years and being the senior member of the firm of Stephens and Taylor at the time of his death.

The business houses closed from 2:00 to 2:30 and the businessmen marched in a body to the residence.

Charles T. Stephens was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, April 2, 1868.  Died at his home in Bedford, September 4, 1917, at 8:00 a. m.  He was the second son of Vincent [Ralph] and Mary [Morris] Stephens, who came to Taylor County when he was a babe of 5 months, where he has since resided.

Mr. Stephens was married to Myrtle [Tabitha] Golding July 4, 1896.  To this union one child was born March 4, 1910, Henry Elton, who died at birth.  He leaves to mourn his departure a faithful and devoted wife, his mother, two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Bent of Bedford; Vincent Stephens of Kansas City, Mo.

[STEPHENS, CHARLES T.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, September 5, 1917
Bedford Merchant Passes to Reward
Funeral Services at 2 o'clock From Home
Was Associated in a Business Way in Bedford For a Number of Years—Employed by Hardware Firm of Martin & Turner.
Charles F. Stephens died at his home in Bedford Tuesday, September 4th, at eight o'clock. The funeral services will be held from the home Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. John A. Currie.
Charles F. Stephens was born in Green county, Penn., April 2, 1868. He was the second son of Vincent and Mary Stephens who came to Taylor county when he was a babe of five months, where he has since resided. On July 4th, 1896, he was married to Myrtle Golding. To this union one child, Henry Eldon, who died at birth, was born. He leaves to mourn his departure, a faithful and devoted wife and his mother, two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Bent of Bedford, Mrs. Maggie Dennis of Guss, two brothers, Vincent Stephens, of Kansas City, Mo., and Calvin Stephens of Chappel, Neb.
Mr. Stephens has been associated in a business way in Bedford for a great number of years and prior to the time of his illness was one of the leading workers of the Bedford commercial club. In 1888 he was employed by the hardware and furniture firm of Martin & Turner and until the time of his death has always engaged in that business. Afte working for the above firm for nine years, he formed a partnership with Charles Bailie, which lasted for three years, Mr. Bailie dying. He then formed a partnership with C. G. Martin, under the firm name of Martin & Stephens. Three years afterwards Robert A. Taylor, Jr., bought the interest of Mr. Martin and the present firm of Stephens & Taylor has been in Bedford for the past twelve years.

[Stephens, Vincent Ralph]

Times-Republican

Thursday    December 3, 1903

The Funeral

The funeral of Vincent [Ralph] Stevens [Stephens] occurred this afternoon at 1:30 oÕclock at the family residence.  Rev. T. J. Ream conducted the services and the remains were interred in the Fairview cemetery.  Many of the old friends were present to pay their respects to their dead comrade.

In the death of Mr. Stevens [Stephens] the community loses one of its very best citizens.  Wherever he was known he was recognized as an upright noble man who always acted upon a strict sense of justice towards all.

[Stephens, Vincent Ralph]

Times-Republican

Thursday    December 3, 1903

Mortuary

Died, Vincent [Ralph] Stevens [Stephens], aged 61 years, at his home last night at 11 oÕclock.  For about two months he has been on a bed of affliction and endured considerable pain until death released him.

The funeral services will be held at the family home on Saturday, Nov. 28th at 1:30 oÕclock p. m., Rev. T. J. Ream officiating.  Interment will take place in Fairview cemetery.

[Stephens, Vincent Ralph]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      December 3, 1903    [p. 1]

Vincent Stephens Dead

Died, at his home in Bedford, on Thursday, November 26, Vincent Stephens. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. T. J. Ream Saturday afternoon. Interment in Fairview.

Vincent [Ralph] Stephens was born near Kirby, Green County, Pa., December 6, 1842, married Mary [Frances] Morris at Mt. Morris, Pa., July 4, 1865. To this union were born seven children all of whom survive him, except one. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all.

[Stephens, Vincent Ralph]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      December 3, 1903     p. 2

Obituary

Vincent [Ralph] Stephens was born near Kirby, Green County, Penn., Dec. 6, 1842, and died at his home in Bedford, Iowa, Nov. 26, 1903.

He was married to Mary Francis [Frances] Morris, at Mt. Morris, Penn., July 4, 1865. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom with the exception of one are living and were present at the funeral.

The funeral services were held at the family home Saturday, Nov. 28th at 1:30 o’clock p. m. Rev. T. J. Ream officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Mrs. Vincent Stephens and family wish to thank all friends who assisted, also those who offered their assistance during the illness and death of their husband and father.

[Stephens, James]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    March 24, 1898    p. 3

On the Death of Jas. Stephens

James Stephens, the father of Mrs. Henry [L.] Kile [Nancy Jane] of this city, died at his home near Bedford, Iowa, and was brought to Audubon Sunday for burial beside his wife.  He was born in Licking County, Ohio, June 5th, 1818.  At the age of twenty-three he went to Greene County, Pa., where he married Miss Nancy Schriver.  He returned to his old home where they lived on a farm.  In 1853 he moved to Iowa, settling on a farm near Centerville in Appanoose County.  In 1877 he moved to Taylor County, settling near Bedford, where he remained up to the time of his death, Friday March 4th.  Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, five of whom with the beloved wife and mother have gone before.  Those remaining are Edward, residing at Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. Edward Rhodes [Sarah M.], of Nichols; and Mrs. Henry Kile [Nancy Jane], of Audubon.  In early life Mr. Stephens gave his heart to God, uniting with the Christian church, of which he remained a devoted member.  A short time before he died he expressed his faith by saying: ÒAll is well with me, I have nothing to fear.  I am ready to go.Ó  The death of Mr. Stephens falls as a heavy blow upon an already afflicted family in Audubon.  Mr. and Mrs. Kile have recently lost two children by diphtheria.  The sympathy of this community will be the more sincere towards them on this account.  The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, March 6, conducted by Rev. W. H. Shipman and Rev. L. N. Day.----Audubon Republican

[Stephens, Sanford Connor]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 27, 1952

Connor Stephens Buried Tuesday

Sanford Connor Stephens, son of Spencer and Abigail [Connor] Stephens, was born April 29, 1871, in Greene County, Penn.

In Sept. 1895 he was married to Ida [Estella] Blaker.  The following February they moved to Ringgold County, Iowa, to make their home.  In 1903 they moved to Taylor County on the farm where he resided until his death on March 22, 1952.

To them seven children were born: Euphan Judy of Blockton, Mary Bonebrake of Oskaloosa, David Stephens of Blockton, Florence Dailey of St. Joseph, Elma Wilkinson of Cheyenne, Wyo., Paul Stephens of Bedford, and one daughter Mabel, who died at the age of 2 years.  His wife preceded him in death in May 1950.

In early life, Connor confessed his faith in Christ and associated his membership with the Baptist church, remaining faithful to the end.

Besides his children, he leaves to mourn his departure 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, one sister and one brother.

Funeral services were held March 25 at 2:00 p. m. at the Methodist Church in Blockton, conducted by Rev. Evan Routh of Bedford and Rev. W. L. Andre, pastor of the Methodist church in Blockton.  Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton.

[Stephens, Ida Estella Blaker]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 18, 1950     p. 4

Mrs. Connor Stephens Succumbed Tuesday

Mrs. [Sanford] Connor Stephens [Ida Estella Blaker], 78, died at her home on the county line east of Bedford, Tuesday afternoon, May 16.  The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Blockton Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Jesse Wright of Blockton, assisted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles of Bedford.  Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Blockton.

Mrs. Stephens is survived by her husband, four daughters and two sons; also several grandchildren.

[Stephens, Ida Estella Blaker]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 25, 1950    p. 7

Obituary – Mrs. Connor Stephens

Ida Estella Blaker, daughter of C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] and Elizabeth [Fordyce] Blaker, was born in Greene County, Penn., January 25, 1872, and died at her home north of Blockton, May 16, 1950, at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 21 days.

On September 26, 1895 she was married to [Sanford] Connor Stephens at her home near Mt. Morris, Penn., and in February of the following year they came to Maloy to establish their home.  Later they moved to their present home, where they have lived for 47 years.

Mrs. Stephens is survived by her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Euphan Judy of Blockton, Mrs. Mary Stout of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Florence Dailey of St. Joseph, Mrs. Elma Wilkinson of Laramie, Wyoming and Paul of Bedford; eleven grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

She was the oldest of a family of 9 children, all of whom preceded her in death except two sisters, Mrs. Nora White of Waynesburg, Penn., and Mrs. Euphan Bradford of Parkersburg, W. Va.  Her only near relative living in Iowa is Mrs. Edna Paschal of Bedford.  She was also preceded in death by one daughter, one grandson and her parents.

Shortly after her marriage, she and her husband joined the Baptist church, and for fifty-four years have maintained a Christian home for their children.  At the time of her death she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Blockton Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles of Bedford.  Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton.

[Blaker, Christopher Columbus]

Waynesburg Republican (Greene County, Pennsylvania)

 Thursday    July 18, 1907

 Waynesburg people were shocked and saddened on Saturday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] Blaker, Esq., a highly esteemed resident, which occurred at his home on Naser Street, about 3:30 p.m.

Mr. Blaker had been at Pittsburg, on Friday, to consult a specialist in regard to an eczema upon his hands. On Saturday morning he complained of feeling ill and Dr. A. B. Patton was summoned. During the afternoon Mr. Blaker was lying upon a couch when his wife noticed him breathing heavily and upon going to his side found that he was dead. Neighbors and the physician were summoned and the sorrowful news quickly passed from house to house.

Deceased was in his sixty-first year and had spent most of his life in Perry Township, Greene County, being a son of John Blaker. He was for many years an extensive dealer in livestock and was well known throughout the county. He was a man known for his honesty and integrity in business dealings and was successful in all of his investments, owning a large amount of valuable coal and farming land at the time of his death. He was a member of the Claughton Chapel M. E. church and was a liberal supporter of every religious cause. Genial in disposition, warm-hearted, upright in character, he was respected by all who knew him. In politics he was a Republican and was influential in his party. Mr. Blaker had been twice married. His first wife was a Miss [Elizabeth] Fordyce, who died some years ago and nine children survive this union. In December, 1906, he was united in marriage to Miss Zorah Moore, daughter of Alfred Moore, of near Reedsville, W. Va. The surviving children are: [Ulysses] Porter and Imri, of Brave, this county; Mrs. [Sanford] Connor Stephens [Ida Estella], of [Bedford], Iowa; Mrs. Charles Staggers, of Whiteley; John, Jesse [Edwards], [Milton] Fordyce, Nora and Euphan Blaker, of Mt. Morris. Memorial services were held at the residence, here, on Sabbath, at 1 p.m., by Rev. J. B. Taylor, after which the remains were taken to the former home of deceased in Perry township. On Monday at 3 p.m., the funeral was held at Claughton Chapel, the services being conducted by Rev. Moore, of Mt. Morris. The interment was in the cemetery near the church.

[Lindley, Nancy Jane Grey]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    January 14, 1909    p. 4

Obituary

Nancy Jane Grey, wife of Mr. H. [enry] M. [artin] Lindley, was born in Alleghany County, Penn., April 27, 1854, and died January 8, 1909, being 54 years of age at the time of her death.  When a child she moved with her parents to Henry County, Iowa, and when 17 years of age she gave her heart to Jesus Christ and united with the Baptist church of Danville, Iowa.   October 24, 1876, she was united in marriage to Mr. H. [enry] M. [artin] Lindley.  They then moved to Taylor County where they have since resided.  To them were born five children; two sons, Albert G. [uy] and Clifford Grey, and three daughters, Laura L. [uella], Mary and Jane.

Mrs. Lindley was one of the first members of the Conway Baptist church, afterwards transferring her membership to the Baptist church of Gravity, and later to Bedford.

Our sister was a beautiful Christian character.----John 14; Lilly of the Valley.

The bereaved relatives and friends have the sympathy of the entire community.

[Patch, Gladys Mable]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    January 14, 1909    p. 4

Died, at her home near Hallowell, Kas., from the effects of a burn received on the eve of December 22, Miss Gladys Mable Patch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.[elvin]  E. [lmer] Patch [Charlotte Else].  She was a dear child who was loved by all who knew her, and was considered an exceptionally bright girl for her years.

[Beatty, James William]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 25, 1950    p. 7

Clearfield

Former Resident Dies

J. [ames] William Beatty, son of John and Sarah Beatty, died May 13 at his home in Des Moines, aged 73 years.  Mr. Beatty at one time owned and operated a clothing store in Clearfield and spent the major part of his life in the Clearfield community.

He is survived by his wife, the former Annabel Palmer; two sons, Francis and Paul Beatty; four daughters, Gladys, Donna, Pauline and Margery; one sister, Belle Smith of Omaha.  Funeral services were held from the Hamilton Funeral Home in Des Moines with burial in that city.

[Long, Arthur Edwin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 18, 1950    p. 4

Arthur Long Dies In Oklahoma City

Arthur E. [dwin] Long, 71, a former resident of Bedford, died unexpectedly at his home in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 7, following a heart attack.  The funeral services and burial were held there the following Wednesday morning.  Mr. and Mrs. James S. [tewart] Taylor of Bedford attended the last rites.

Mr. Long is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. James S. [tewart] Taylor [Marjorie Elizabeth] of Bedford and Mrs. Laura Ann Walkley of Tulsa, Okla.; a son, Reginald Long of Los Angeles; one grandson, Bobby Walkley.

[Taylor, Marjorie Elizabeth Long]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    December 19, 1985    [p. 1]

Marjorie Taylor Dies Sunday

Marjorie Elizabeth Long Taylor, a former Bedford teacher and co-publisher of the Bedford Times-Press, died Sunday, Dec. 15, at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Edwin Long; her mother, Minnie Fay Hyde; and her husband, James S. [tewart] Taylor, who was a teacher and administrator in Bedford schools until the couple became publishers of the Times-Press in 1961.

Survivors include a brother, Reginald, of Alpine, Calif.

Mrs. Taylor was 78 at the time of her death.

Arrangements for funeral services had not been finalized at press time.

She was very active throughout her life in community and business affairs.

Her husband died in 1976, and in 1977 Marjorie sold the Times-Press to Bruce Kuechmann and Larry Jones.  Marge assisted the new owners for several years.

[Taylor, Marjorie Elizabeth Long]

Bedford Times-Press

Tuesday    December 24, 1985    p. 2

Services Here For Marjorie Taylor

Services for Marjorie Taylor, 78, were held Dec. 19 at the United Methodist Church in Bedford with Rev. E. M. Tabelisma and Rev. Carl Cummings officiating.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford.

Mrs. Taylor died Dec. 15, 1985 at St. JosephÕs Hospital, Omaha, Ne.

Marjorie Elizabeth Long Taylor was born January 14, 1907 in Lawton, Oklahoma, the daughter of Arthur Edwin and Minnie Hyde Long.  The following year the family moved to Bedford, Iowa.  Marjorie attended the Bedford Public Schools and graduated from high school in 1924.  That fall she entered Simpson College at Indianola, Iowa and graduated in the class of 1928.

She accepted a position in the Audubon, Iowa High School teaching mathematics and physical education.  Marjorie married another Audubon teacher, James S.[tewart] Taylor, on July 17, 1940 in Fairfield, Iowa.  When her husband entered military service during World War II, Marjorie returned to Bedford and taught in the high school.  After the war, her husband came to Bedford and they both taught in BedfordÕs High School until her husband purchased the Bedford Times-Press on January 1, 1961.  Marjorie assisted in publishing the paper until her husbandÕs death on November 4, 1976 and she published the paper until its sale on July 3, 1977.

She is survived by one brother, Reginald W. Long of Alpine, California and one half-sister, Laura Ann Walkley, and her husband Warren of Alexandria, Virginia, brother-in-law, Ben Taylor and his wife Lucille of Fairfield, Iowa and other relatives and friends.

A memorial is being established to the James and Marjorie Taylor scholarship fund - c/0 Mrs. Kay Lucas, Bedford, Iowa.

[Key, Carlotta Verlee Barnes Ingersoll Jackson Cogniet]

Bedford Times-Press

Tuesday    December 24, 1985    p. 2

Carlotta Key Services Were Sat.

Funeral services for Mrs. Carlotta Verlee Key, 51, of Crescent, Ia., were held at 1:30 p. m. Saturday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda.

Mrs. Key died Dec. 18, 1985 at the home of her brother, Gerald Barnes in Council Bluffs.  She had been ill since last July.

She was born Dec. 7, 1934, on a farm in Taylor County, Ia., a daughter of R. C. and Vera Louise (Tackett) Barnes.  She was one of eight children.

She graduated from Bedford High School in 1953.

She was married to Lloyd Junior Ingersoll at Maryville, Mo., on July 25, 1953.  They moved to northern Iowa and had four daughters.  She was later married to Billy Ray Jackson, Norman L. Cogniet in Pennsylvania and Vern LeRoy Key at Winterset, Ia.

Survivors include her father, R. C. Barnes, Clarinda; all of her children, Laura Jean Ingersoll, Boone, Ia.; Carla Jane Carlson, Madrid, Ia.; Jackie Sue Ingersoll, Woodward, Ia.; Illa Jo Bertrand, Woodward, Ia.; Ragan Ray Jackson, Council Bluffs, Ia.; Vickie Rene Wright, Council Bluffs; Verna Lynette Key, Council Bluffs; four sisters and three brothers, Eldon Leo Barnes, Sioux City, Ia.; Kenneth Arlyn Barnes, Elk Point, S. D.; Lola Elaine Dillon, Springfield, Mo.; Eleanor Maxine Morgan, Creston, Ia.; Rebecca Ann Sliger, Clarinda; Mary Leanna Ohnmacht, Northboro; Gerald R. C. Barnes, Council Bluffs; and seven grandchildren.

[Barnes, R. C.]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday    October 22, 1986    p. 6

Last Rites For R. C. Barnes Held Oct. 20

Services for R. C. Barnes, 74, Clarinda, were held October 20 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda.  Mr. Barnes lived in the Athelstan and Bedford area before moving to Clarinda in 1955.

[Barnes, R. C.]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday    October 29, 1986    p. 6

R. C. Barnes

Funeral services were held October 20 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home for R. C. Barnes, 74, of Clarinda, who died the afternoon of Oct. 18, 1986 at Municipal Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier in the day.

Rev. Max Gaffield officiated at the service, with burial in the Clarinda cemetery.

Barnes was born Jan. 1 [3], 1912, in Taylor County, to Charles and Ola (Webster) Barnes.  He spent his childhood near Athelstan, where he graduated from high school in 1932.

He married Vera Louise Tackett July 3, 1932 at Bedford and they had eight children, Eldon Leo, Sioux City; Carlotta Verlee Key (deceased); Kenneth Arlyn, Elk Point, S. D.; Lola Elaine Dillon, Paris, Ar.; Eleanor Maxine Moran, Creston; Rebecca Anna Sliger, Clarinda; Mary Leanna Ohnmacht, Blanchard; Gerald R. C., Council Bluffs.

They lived on a farm near Bedford for 11 years and he also worked for Cudahy.  The family moved to Clarinda in 1955, and he retired from the City of Clarinda Water Department in February 1974.  He later worked at Iowa Western Community College, his health forcing his retirement in January 1983.

On June 13, 1982, he married Marjorie Dukes.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vera; one daughter, Carlotta Key; two brothers, [Charles] Glade and [Cecil] Gerald; his parents and two grandsons.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; seven children; one stepdaughter, Diana Eichhorst; two sisters, [Etta] Carmen Campbell of Mount Ayr and [Ola] Thelma Campbell of Cromwell; a twin brother, A. C. Barnes of Braddyville; 45 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.