Obituaries
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[Caruthers, Myrtle May Alexander]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      June 26, 1952      p. 3

Mrs. Myrtle Caruthers Dies

Mrs. Myrtle Caruthers died June 15 at the home of her niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smalley near Clarinda, after a two weeks illness.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Gravity conducted by Rev. Lester Greenwood of Clarinda. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery.

Myrtle May Caruthers, daughter of Francis Marion and Polly Ann [Trester] Alexander, was born Nov. 20, 1871 in Madison County, Iowa. She had attained the age of 80 years, six months, 26 days at the time of her death.

At the age of two years her parents moved to Page County where she grew to womanhood.

She was married Wm. Lewis Hipsley, Jan. 24, 1895. They resided on a farm near Clarinda until his death. She remained on the farm and on Oct. 17, 1906 was married to Walter A. Caruthers. They moved to a farm northwest of Gravity where they established their home.

In 1927 Mrs. Caruthers’ niece, Myrtle Alexander went to make her home with them. Due to failing health they retired from the farm and moved to Gravity in November 1942, where Mr. Caruthers died the following year.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Charles and Edward.

Surviving are her niece and husband, Myrtle and Ralph Smalley, Jr., three brothers, Wray of Clarinda, John of Gravity, George of Lemmon, S. Dak., one sister, Mrs. Nellie Hipsley of Essex; eight nieces and nephews, a grand nephew and niece.

Attend Caruthers rites

Those attending funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Caruthers from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Alexander, Lemmon So. Dak., Mrs. M. W. George, south Haven, Kans.; Bess Else, Mrs. Chloe Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Longnecker, Mrs. Norma Kramer, Des Moines.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vanderlinden of Oskaloosa; Earl Brown, Mrs. Orville Martin and Herschall, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Nellie Hipsley, Essex; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smalley, Wray Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hipsley, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Cagley, Guy and Sam Cagley, Mrs. Cora Otte, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Eden, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Betts, Mrs. Walter Arthur, Mrs. George Schmidt and Danny, Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alexander, Bedford; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Waters, Mrs. Lee Gray, Villisca.

[Mohler, Martha Ellen John]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      April 12, 1917      [p. 1]

DEATH CALLS MRS. MOHLER

Had Been Ill For Long time

End Comes Tuesday evening---Funeral Friday Afternoon From the Home

Mrs. C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] Mohler passed away Tuesday evening following a prolonged illness. The deceased was a well-known and highly respected lady of our community and her demise is condoled by a wide circle of friends. She had resided on the farm which witnessed her death since the year 1866.

Martha Ellen John was the daughter of Samuel P. and Sarah [Yount] John. She was born near Rossville, Ind., June 12th, 1843. She came to Iowa July 4th, 1856. On Sept. 14, 1865, she was married to Mr. C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] Mohler. To this union six children were born, three of whom have preceded her in death; Fanny, who died in infancy; Hattie Jane and Harris Homer, who passed away after reaching maturity.

With her husband, Mrs. Mohler went to the farm, which has since been the family home in the fall of 1866. In her early womanhood she became a member of the Presbyterian church of Bedford and she continued a loyal and consistent member until her death.

For some years she has been in failing health, but all the while was cheerful and hopeful. She passed away April 10th, 1917, at 5:45 p. m.

The funeral will be held from the home Friday afternoon, April 13, 1917, at 2 o’clock, Rev. J. A. Currie conducting the service.

She leaves to mourn her departure the bereaved husband, two daughters and one son—Mrs. Ettie [Etta] May Gibson, of Osceola, Iowa; Franklin J. [ohn] Mohler of Bedford, and Mrs. Gertrude Alice Barr of Bedford.

Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery.

[Mohler, Martha Ellen John]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday     April 18, 1917     [p. 1]

Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Barr and daughter Lillian from Clarinda were here today to attend the funeral of Mrs. C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] Mohler.

[Mohler, Martha Ellen John]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday     April 18, 1917   p. 4

D. [aniel] M. [illard] Gibson and daughters, Bess, Pauline and Beryl left Saturday for their respective homes, having been here to attend the funeral of Mrs. C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] Mohler. Mr. Gibson is a son-in-law and lives in Osceola. Miss Beryl Gibson is teaching in the Des Moines schools.

[MOHLER, MARTHA ELLEN JOHN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, April 18, 1917
Mrs. C. C. Newport of Des Moines returned home Monday after having attended the funeral of Mrs. C. C. Mohler, an aunt

[MOHLER, MARTHA ELLEN JOHN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 19, 1917
Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Barr and daughter Lillian of Clarinda came to Bedford Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. C. C. Mohler.
Mrs. C. Newport of Des Moines returned to her home Monday, after attending the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. C. C. Mohler, which was held here Friday.
Mrs. M. E. Gibson and child of Osceola, who came here to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. C. C. Mohler, returned home Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Young and family, Mrs. O. B. Young and Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Young of near Shenandoah attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. C. C. Mohler, held here Friday.

[MOHLER, MARTHA ELLEN JOHN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 19, 1917
CLAYTON TOWNSHIP – The friends of Mrs. C. C. Mohler were very sad when the word came that she had passed to her heavenly reward. She was one of the pioneers of Clayton township and was a true friend and neighbor to all. She has been a sufferer for several years. we offer sympathy to husband and children left behind and can only point them to "Him who doeth all things well."

 

[Morgan, Eliza A. Ralph]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     October 4, 1928     p. 5

Mrs. Frank Marshall, who had been called to Springfield, Mo., last week by the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. D. W. Morgan [Eliza A. Ralph], returned home Sunday evening. Mrs. Morgan was a former resident of Bedford. She had been ill for two months. Mrs. Marshall also visited at the home of her daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Roy Longfellow in Liberty, Mo.

[Morgan, Thomas Hezekiah]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday      December 10, 1919    [p. 1]

Tom Morgan Dead

Word was received Tuesday that Tom Morgan, formerly a well-known resident of Bedford died at his home in North Dakota. The body will be brought here for burial and is expected to arrive Saturday or Sunday.

Mr. Morgan was county sheriff of Taylor County for six years and served in other official capacities in the county.

[Morgan, Thomas Hezekiah]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      December 11, 1919     p. 4

TOM MORGAN DEAD

A telegram was received in the city date Dec. 9th from North Dakota announcing the death of Tom H. Morgan, well known by many of the old residents of Taylor County, he having served as sheriff of this county for six years back in 1882. In 1881 he was city marshal of Bedford. The body will arrive in Bedford either today or tomorrow and will be interred in the Bedford cemetery.

[Morgan, Thomas Hezekiah]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday      December 17, 1919     [p. 1]

Tom Morgan Buried Here Last Sunday

Tom Morgan, formerly sheriff of Taylor County, died at his home in Souris, N. D. December 9. The body was brought to Bedford Saturday. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore undertaking parlors Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. G. Jones, pastor of the Baptist church. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

Thomas H. [ezekiah] Morgan was born at Clay, Washington County, Iowa, February 6, 1847 and died of heart disease at his home at Souris, N. D. He was married to Sarah H. [Catherine] Agy, December 23, 1866 at Richmond [Richland], Keokuk County, Iowa. There were born to this union five children, four of whom are now living; Ida M. Russell, Los Angeles, Cal., Bertha E. Burnett, Clarinda, Ia., W. C. Morgan, Salina, Kan., Frank H. Morgan, Leon, Ia., and Pearl Morgan, who died in infancy. All living children were present at the funeral with the exception of Ida Russell, Los Angeles, Cal. There were also present a sister, Mrs. Sargent and son of Centerville, Iowa, a brother, Albert Morgan of Clay, Ia., and Mrs. Myers of Clay, Iowa. Another brother, William Morgan of Bagdad, Cal., was unable to be here.

Mr. and Mrs. Morgan moved to Taylor County, Iowa locating at Sharpsburg in 1870 and came to Bedford in 1875 where he was employed in a flouring mill. He was appointed city marshal of Bedford and also acted in the capacity of deputy sheriff at the same time under Sheriff Scott from 1878 to 1882. In 1882 he was elected sheriff of Taylor County and made one of the most efficient the county ever had, serving in this capacity for three terms, retiring in 1888. He was then employed for a number of years as a traveling salesman for the Danville Printing Co., and was later interested in the hotel business in Osceola. After leaving Osceola he purchased a ranch in North Dakota where he since resided.

The deceased has a host of friends among the people of this county and a large number paid the final tribute at his funeral last Sunday.

[Morgan, Thomas Hezekiah]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      December 18, 1919     p. 20

Obituary

Thomas H. [ezekiah] Morgan was born at Clay, Washington County, Ia., Feb. 6, 1847, and died of heart failure, having been sick but a short time at his home in Souris, S. D. [North Dakota], Dec. 9, 1919.

He was married to Sarah C. [atherine] Agy Dec. 23, 1866, at Richland, Keokuk County, Iowa. To this union were born five children, four of whom are now living: Ida M. Russell, Los Angeles, Cal.; Bertha E. Bennett, Clarinda, Iowa; Ot C. Morgan, Salina, Kan., Frank H. Morgan, Leon, Iowa; Pearl Morgan, who died when a small child.

All living children were present but Ida M. Russell of California.

There were also present a sister, Mrs. Sargent and son, Bern Sargent, of Centerville, Ia.; Mrs. Myers, Clay, Ia.; Mr. Albert Morgan, a brother, of Clay, Ia., another brother Wm. Morgan of Bagdad, Cal., was unable to be here.

Mr. Morgan and family moved to Taylor County, Iowa in 1870, and then to Bedford in 1875, where he worked in the flour mill for some time when he was appointed city marshal of Bedford, and also acted in the capacity of deputy sheriff at the same time under James Scott from about Jan. 1878 to Jan. 1882. At this time he was elected sheriff of Taylor County, and made one of the most efficient sheriffs Taylor County ever had, serving in that capacity. He retired Jan. 1, 1888. At that time he went on the road for the Danville Printing Co., with which concern he worked most of the time until he moved to South Dakota [North Dakota], where he died.

Mr. Morgan had many friends in the county. The family have the sympathy of all who know them.

[MORGAN, THOMAS HEZEKIAH]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, December 17, 1919
From Clarinda – Mrs. Chas. Bennett of Clarinda arrived in Bedford Thursday to attend the funeral of her father, Mr. Tom Morgan.

[Payton, Charles Bert, Sr.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     January 2, 1947      [p. 1]

C. B. Payton, Sr., 74, Former Resident Dies

Charles B. [ert] Payton, Sr., 74, better known in Bedford as Bert Payton, died Wednesday, December 18, 1946 at his home in Rapid City, South Dakota. The funeral services were held at a mortuary in Rapid City the following Friday and burial was in Mountain View cemetery at that place.

Dr. Payton was born in Champaign, Illinois, September 1, 1872 and moved to Bedford with his parents when a child. He spent his boyhood here, attending the Bedford schools. He completed his education with a course in dentistry and returned to Bedford, where he practiced for a few years.

He was married in Bedford on September 20, 1894 to Miss Susie Fowler and they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in Rapid City in September 1944.

Shortly after the turn of the century, Dr. and Mrs. Payton moved to Chadron, Nebraska, where he practiced his profession until 1920, when they moved to the Black Hills and he retired from his dental work. They purchased a ranch southwest of Rapid City, which later became known as the 4-R Dude Ranch. Several years ago they sold the ranch and moved into Rapid City. For the past few years, Dr. Payton had operated a neighborhood grocery store.

Dr. Payton’s friendly personality brought him friends by the score, all of whom regret to learn of his passing.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, P. F. Payton and Chas. B. Payton, Jr., all of Rapid City; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie McKibbin of Denver, Colo.; a granddaughter, Betty Jo Rogers of San Fernando, Calif.; four grandsons, Bobbie, Stanley, Eugene and John Charles of Rapid City; three great grandchildren in San Fernando; and a brother, W. R. Payton of Fort Morgan, Colorado.

[Payton, Inez Parrish]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      March 8, 1962     [p. 1]

Attend Payton Funeral

Out-of-town relatives and friends here for funeral services for Mrs. Inez Payton on Friday included the following: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Heninger, Bartlesville, Okla.; Howard Payton, Chewelah, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brumfield, Kenny and Vickie, Norwalk, Iowa; Port Stitt, Mrs. Donald Borthurick, Clarinda; Mrs. Paul Cobb, Mrs. Fredric Thomas, St. Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. Ward Roberts, Moorland, Iowa.

[Payton, Inez Parrish]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      March 8, 1962      p. 5

Mrs. Inez Payton Dies In Okla.

Mrs. Inez Payton, a resident of Bedford and community for many years, died at the home of her daughter and husband in Bartlesville, Okla., Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Funeral services were held at the Bedford Methodist church, Friday afternoon, March 2 with Rev. Anthony Blankers officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery, Bedford.

Inez Parrish, daughter of Addison and Susan Parrish, was born May 6, 1867 near Osceola and died at the age of 94 years, nine months, 21 days.

When a child, she moved with her parents to Taylor County and had lived here since then, with the exception of a period of two years, when she lived near Fort Morgan, Colo.

On June 27 1894 she was united in marriage to Samuel Lloyd Payton of Bedford. To this union five children were born, three of whom survive. They are Mrs. Alice Park of Bedford, Howard Payton of Chewelah, Wash., Mrs. Jessie Heninger of Bartlesville, Okla. Also living to mourn her passing are a brother, William Parrish of Bedford; a stepson, Ralph Payton of Fullerton, Calif.; ten grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband, in 1933; two sisters, Mrs. Della Bates and Mrs. Laura Douglass; a daughter, Ruby, who died at the age of 11 years; a son, Melchor, who died at the age of five; and a step-son, Guy Payton, who lived in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Mrs. Payton had been a faithful member of the Methodist church since 1886, and some of her happiest experiences were found in attending the worship services of the church and the Sunday school. She was a kind and loving person, and a good mother.

[Payton, Laura Adella]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      September 4, 1952     p. 8

Obituary – Laura Payton

Laura Adella Payton, daughter of William F. [indley] and Nannie Shafer Payton, was born in Henry County, Ill., Oct. 15, 1873, and died August 22, at the age of 78 years, ten months, seven days.

When a small child she moved with her parents from Illinois to Taylor County and moved to Bedford in 1914.

Laura studied music at Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and taught piano for a number of years. She also was employed in an abstract office for a time, and worked in the telephone office. Most of her years were spent, however, in the home.

She was a member of the Rebekah lodge and the Triangle club. For a long time she was a Sunday school teacher, both at Gilead church and at the Methodist church in Bedford, where she had a class of boys for many years.

She was a faithful member of the Bedford Methodist church 45 years.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and one brother. Surviving are two sisters, Lena Payton and Fannie Payton of Bedford; one aunt, Mrs. Elma Payton Overstreet, Kissimmee, Florida; two nieces and a number of cousins.

Funeral services were conducted at the Shum funeral home in Bedford, Monday, August 25, at 2:00 p. m., by Rev. Robt. M. Peters. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

[Payton, Minnie Etta]

Bedford Free Press

Tuesday    April 15, 1913     p. 5

Elmer Payton of Dexter, Iowa, was here Saturday to attend the funeral of his niece, Miss Minnie Payton. He remained over Monday to visit other relatives.

Ferdinand Payton of Galesburg, Ill., attended the funeral of his niece, Miss Minnie Payton last Saturday. Mr. Payton will remain a few days looking after his farm in Clayton Township.

[Payton, Minnie Etta]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     April 17, 1913     p. 4

Minnie E. Payton

Minnie Etta Payton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Payton was born in Taylor County, September 26, 1875, and died at the home of her parents a mile north of Bedford, April 10. Throughout life she has been a great sufferer, having been ill the greater part of the time since childhood. For seventeen years she has not been able to leave her home. Yet, she has maintained a cheery, hopeful temper and has appreciated the religious atmosphere of her home. Hymns which spoke of confidence and charity she dwelt upon and enjoyed. A father, mother, four sisters and a brother, besides a large circle of other relatives and friends are deeply bereaved in her death. The funeral was held at the home Saturday, the sermon being preached by the Rev. William B. Thompson. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.

[Payton, Susan Fowler]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     April 11, 1963     p. 2

Susan F. Payton Dies In Calif.

Mrs. Susan Fowler Payton, 90, died at Simi, California, March 18. She had been ailing for the last two years. Mrs. Payton, widow of Charles B. Payton, D. D. S., was a former Rapid City, So. Dak. Resident.

For the last five years she had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie McKibbon, in Santa Susana, Calif.

Funeral services were held March 20 in California followed by burial service in Rapid City, So. Dak.

She is survived by a son, Perce Payton, a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie McKibbon, both of Santa Susanna, Calif., and a granddaughter, Mrs. Betty Rogers of Simi, Calif.

A son, Charles Payton, mill owner, died in Rapid City, three years ago.

Dr. C. [harles] Bert Payton had a dental office in Bedford, 1896 to 1904, then moved to Chadron, Nebr., and later to Rapid City, S. D., where he died in 1946.

Mrs. Susie Payton was one of the nine daughters of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Fowler of Bedford. She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Harry L. Evans of Monterey Park, Calif., Mrs. A. Ray Myers of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Ross B. Haddock of Shoshone, Idaho, and Mrs. Olive L. Dunning of San Francisco.

[Stephens, Mary Frances Morris]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     October 4, 1917     p. 8

Mrs. Mary Stephens

After a lingering illness of a week Mrs. Mary Stephens died Tuesday at her home in east Bedford. Mrs. Stephens was the mother of the late Chas. T. Stephens who died recently. Funeral services were held at her home Thursday at 2:30 P. M., conducted by Rev. L. P. Goodwin, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Mrs. Mary Stephens, daughter of Frank [Edward Franklin] and Elizabeth [Smith] Morris, was born in Mt. Morris, Pa., May 17th, 1847 and departed this life at her home in Bedford Oct. 2, 1917, aged 70 years, 4 months and 15 days.

She was married to Vincent Stephens July 4th, 1865.This union was blessed with seven children, five sons and two daughters. Of these three sons preceded her in death, Chas. T. Stephens, passing away only about a month ago. In 1903 she was bereaved by the loss of her husband. Two sons, Vincent Stephens, of Kansas City, Mo., and A. M. Stephens, of Chappell, Nebr., and two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Bent of Bedford, Iowa; and Mrs. Margaret Dennis, of Guss. Ia., survive to mourn her departure. She is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. John Shriver, of Bedford, Mrs. Dora Younginger, Ada Morris and Ethel Morris, all of Mt. Morris, Pa.

For three years following her marriage, she lived in Pennsylvania. In 1868 she came to Taylor County, Iowa. Here she has resided ever since that time, although living in different localities within the county. About 17 years ago she came to Bedford and has since made her home here.

She became a Christian in early girlhood and united with the Methodist Episcopal church and all through life she has been a consistent and faithful follower. Growing up in the service of her Lord, she gave us a splendid exemplification of the pervasive and permeating influence of Christian faith and devotion in the development of life’s character and service.

About six weeks ago she was at church for the last time. After the death of her son Charles, she failed very rapidly and the end quickly came. She leaves to the community the memory of a worthy life; to her family, the heritage of true Christian motherhood; to the host of loving friends, a life worthy of emulation, the lingering fragrance of a hallowed fellowship.

[Stephens, Richard G. “Dick”]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     July 7, 1910   [p. 1]

Richard Stephens Dead

Remains of Richard Stephens, formerly of this city but at the time of his death a resident of St. Paul, will arrive here today for interment. Charles T. Stephens received a message Tuesday morning, announcing the death of his brother, but giving no further information. He departed immediately for St. Paul and is returning with the remains.

[Stephens, Richard G. “Dick”]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     July 14, 1910    [p. 1]

Stephens Remains Here

Funeral Services Are Held Friday Morning at Home

The funeral of Richard G. Stephens was held Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Stephens. Rev. F. Willis conducted the services and his body was laid to rest at Fairview cemetery. The remains arrived Thursday afternoon accompanied by the brothers, Charles and Vint and were met by the Knights of Pythias.

Those from out of town that were present at the funeral were: V. [incent] A. Stephens of Kansas City, C. M. Stephens, wife and daughter of Ansley, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dennis and daughter of Nodaway; John Stephens and family of Conway; Clyde Stephens and family of Conway; Stewart Morris and wife of New Market; John P. Morris and daughter of New Market; Mrs. Perry Rose of Guss; Coy Rose of Guss; B. A. Dennis, wife and son of Guss; Will Rose of Villisca.

Richard G. Stephens, son of Mrs. Mary [Frances Morris] Stephens, was born Dec. 27, 1877, in Taylor County and died July 4, 1910, after a very short illness. He leaves a mother, three brothers and two sisters, all of whom were present at the funeral. Richard was at one time in the hardware store with his brother, C.[harles] T. Stephens in Bedford. For the last eighteen months he was employed at a shoe store in St. Paul.

[Stephens, Richard G. “Dick”]

Bedford Free Press

Obituary

Richard G. Stephens, son of Mrs. Mary [Frances Morris] Stephens, of this city, was born on a farm near Guss on December 27, 1877, and died, after an illness of about twenty-four hours, in St. Paul, Minn., on July 4, 1910.

Dick” as he was familiarly known here, was at one time in the hardware business here with his brother, but for the past eighteen months has been employed in a St. Paul shoe store. He leaves a mother, three brothers and two sisters, all of whom were able to be present at the funeral.

Chas. Stephens went to St. Paul for the body Tuesday, returning Thursday afternoon. Vint Stephens, of Kansas City, Mo., another brother of the deceased, met them in Creston and accompanied them to their home, where they were met by a large delegation of Knights of Pythias. Funeral services were held Friday morning at 10 o’clock by Rev. Fred Willis, after which the interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

The following is a list of out of town people who were attending the funeral of Richard G. Stephens: V. [incent] A. Stephens, of Kansas City, Mo; C. M. Stephens and family, of Ainsley, Neb.; G. H. Dennis and family, of Nodaway; John and Clyde Stephens and families, of Conway; John P. Stephens and daughter, of New Market; Stewart Morris, wife and granddaughter, of New Market; Mrs. Perry Rose and son, of Guss; Will Rose, of Villisca, and B. A. Dennis and family, of Guss.

[Thomas, Dean William]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday      April 19, 1989

DEAN WILLIAM THOMAS

Funeral services for Dean William Thomas, 68, Bedford, were held April 12, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home officiated by Gene Ehlers. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mr. Thomas died April 10, 1989 at Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa.

Dean William Thomas, son of Fred Winfield Thomas and Edna Hester Chilcote Thomas, was born in Friona, Texas June 17, 1920. Shortly thereafter, his family returned to the Gravity area, where he attended public school, graduating from Gravity High School in 1939. On December 12, 1941, Dean enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for four years. On November 13,1947, he was united in marriage to Wilma Pearl Thompson Turner. To this union were born two children, Deana Lucile and Daniel Rae.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Frederic Winfield.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Wilma; his daughter, Deana and her husband Jeffrey Maynard of Iowa City, Iowa; son Dan and his wife, Cindy and her son, Timothy of Creston, Iowa; one brother, Cleo David and his wife Naomi of Bedford; two sisters, Margaret Lucile and her husband, Carl Culbertson of Bedford; and Dorotha Hester, also of Bedford; and a sister-in-law, Pat Thomas of St. Joseph, Mo.

Dean was a businessman in the Bedford community for many years, primarily in motel and restaurant ownership.

He was a good husband and father, and a kind neighbor and friend. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

[Thompson, Mary Lee Williams]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday     April 28, 2004

MARY LEE THOMPSON

Mary Lee Thompson, a 43-year resident of Dublin, died Friday, April 16,2004 of Alzheimer's Disease. She was 70.  

Born August 20, 1933 in Hopkins, Mo., Mrs. Thompson moved to Dublin in 1961. An active person, she enjoyed bowling, golf and gardening.   She   enjoyed ceramics and traveling, especially trips to the Midwest to visit family, where she and Richard grew up and married.

She loved watching the San Francisco Giants and was an avid fan of her grandchildren while watching them play sports. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard C. [laude] Thompson of Dublin, her daughters, Linda Walters of Danville, Kathy Johnson and her husband, Tim of Danville, Cheryl Kuks and her husband Bob of Tracy, sisters, Ruth Russell and her husband, John of Hamilton, Mo., Jean Stewart and her husband Ed of Discovery Bay, and eight grandchildren, Kade, Cole and Cameron Walters, Tyler and Tori Johnson and Bobby, Justin and Lauren Kuks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Opal Williams and sisters, Flora Belle Martin and Joyce Bufkin.

Christian Memorial Ceremony was held on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Callaghan    Mortuary    in Livermore.

Those from Bedford attending the services were Margaret and Don Thompson and Nanci Tribolet; Naomi Thomas and Bob and Mary Thompson from Des Moines.