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[Albaugh, George M.] Blockton News Thursday October 26, 1933 [p. 1] George M. Albaugh Dead Geo. M. Albaugh who has been bedfast for the last few [?] weeks, passed away at his home in Blockton Monday evening about 5 o’clock. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 1:30 and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Albaugh, George M.] Blockton News Thursday November 2, 1933 p. 8 Obituary George M. Albaugh, son of Allery and Levo [Campbell] Albaugh, was born in Preble County, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1850, and departed this life October 23, 1933, at his home in Blockton, at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 2 days. At the age of one year he came with his parents to Lee County, Iowa, where he resided until the year 1882 when he came to Platteville where he engaged in the mercantile business with his brother, H. [erbert] H. [astings] Albaugh. In the year 1887 he came to Blockton where he has since resided, having been engaged in the furniture business for a time. In September, 1884, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Sarah Page Gray. He is survived by his wife and stepson, E. [arl] E. Gray, of Blockton; five nieces, Mrs. Florence Hays of Canton, Ill., Mrs. Levo Keester of Oklahoma City, Okla., Nellie Beucler of Illinois, Mrs. Georgia King of Blockton, Mrs. Myron King of Blockton, Florence Leech of Richmond, Va., and two nephews, Herbert Albaugh of Maryville, Mo., and W. S. Albaugh of Omaha, Nebraska. He was a member of the Blockton Methodist church. Also a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Blockton, and an ancient Odd Fellow. He lived a simple, unassuming life, was a lover of nature, had strong convictions and displayed a keen interest in modern methods of advancement. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Warrior. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News Thursday September 21, 1916 [p. 1] Obituary Maggie Albaugh, daughter of H. [erbert] H. [arold] and Prudie Georgia [Jemimah Prudence George] Albaugh, was born in Clark County, Missouri, July 23, 1875, and passed away at the home of her father in Blockton Monday night, September 18th, 1916, at the age of 41 years, 1 month and 25 days. Until she was eleven years of age she had all the prospects of a happy life before her that other children had, but it is thought that owing to too strong medicine that had been prescribed for some ailment that she had, her system became impaired, from which she never recovered. Her mother died when she was but a little girl. She leaves to mourn her departure, her father and her only sister, Mrs. Georgia King, and two half-brothers, Herbert and Wilsie Albaugh, and many other relatives and friends, who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. The funeral services were held from the Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. William Mercer. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News Thursday August 1, 1935 [p. 1] Obituary Mrs. Sarah Albaugh died at the home of her son, E. [arl] E. Gray, 3 miles west of Blockton, June 26, 1935, at the age of 81 years and 26 days. She was the only child of Lucian and Elizabeth Page; was born in Lee County, Iowa, June 30, 1854. In 1856, at the age of two years, she came with her parents to Taylor County, Iowa. Locating in the vicinity of Platteville, where she resided until the year 1887 when she moved to Blockton, which was her home until her recent illness. In 1872 she was united in marriage to James H. Gray. To them was born one son, E. [arl] E. Gray, of Blockton. In 1884 she was united in marriage to G. [eorge] M. Albaugh who preceded her in death in October 1933. Her son, E. [arl] E. Gray, and wife, of Blockton, and a grandson, Louie Gray, and wife, of Mount Ayr, survive. In early childhood she became a Christian and throughout the remainder of her life was a faithful and valued member of the Methodist Episcopal church. She was sympathetic and charitable, gave freely of her time and energy for the welfare of her friends and loved ones, a benefactor to all who were in distress. In conversation with the writer a short time before her passing she said she had no fear of death and thought it time for her to go home to God, and felt resigned and safe to leave it all in the hands of her Heavenly Father. Her only dread being that she might linger and become a charge to her loved ones. To such as she, “Death hath no sting.” Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. [Albaugh, Sarah Page Gray] Blockton News Thursday August 1, 1935 p. 4 Louie Gray and wife, of Mount Ayr, attended the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Albaugh, Sunday afternoon. [Anderson, Charles Melvin “Chuck”] Clearfield Chronicle Thursday May 17, 1979 p. 6 BLOCKTON Our community was saddened Tuesday morning by the death of Charles (Chuck) Anderson. Our sympathy’s are extended to his family. Chuck was very knowledgeable about the history of our community and his ability to recall it was amazing. He will be greatly missed. [Anderson, Charles Melvin “Chuck”] Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 17, 1979 p. 7 Services Held For Charles Anderson Services were held Thurs., May 10, 1979 for Charles Melvin Anderson at the Christian Church in Blockton with Carl Cummings and Rev. Dennis Brosman officiating. Mr. Anderson died May 8 at the Union County Hospital in Creston. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, Iowa. Charles Melvin Anderson, son of Thomas [Hastings] and Eva [May Mendenhall] Anderson, was born in Blockton, Iowa, April 1, 1897. He grew to maturity in the Blockton area and had lived his entire lifetime in Ringgold and Taylor Counties. On June 26, 1946, he was united in marriage to Leola Esther Graves of Auburn, Nebraska; they were married at Troy, Kansas. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of the home; a stepson, Robert Graves. A brother, Alvin Anderson of Des Moines, Iowa; and a sister, Opal Lousin of Chicago, Illinois; and other relatives and many friends. His life’s work was farming. He enjoyed this occupation and was able to conserve the soil and increase production. He took pride in raising Black Angus cattle and gave them his careful care and attention. Even though he retired from active farming five years ago, he still remained a man with deepest interest in farm activities. He was a member of the Blockton Christian Church; Bethany Lodge No. 320 A. F. & A. M. and Order of Eastern Star No. 447 in Blockton. Charles will be remembered by his family and friends as a kind and considerate loved one and friend and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Blockton News Thursday July 2, 1925 p. 8 Murder and Self-Destruction The following is taken from the Monday morning Des Moines Register. The Anderson family at one time resided here. The young man’s parents, Thomas Anderson and wife, were divorced a number of years ago and Mrs. Anderson later married Fred Snodgrass. “Unrequited love prompted a murder and suicide shortly after 10 o’clock yesterday morning in the vicinity of Hartford Avenue and Indianola road. Ernest [Allen] Anderson, 26 years old, 911 Sixty-second Street, Valley Junction, met his child wife, Alice [Wolfkill] , by appointment in front of a bungalow at 220 Hartford Avenue. After talking to her twenty minutes he suddenly drew a revolver from hip pocket and fired four shots into her body. She slumped to the sidewalk and died ten minutes afterward. Frank Hiatt, former city patrolman, who is now employed as a traffic policeman, saw the girl fall to the sidewalk and took up the pursuit of Anderson. After shooting his wife who is 17 years old, Anderson ran west on Hartford Avenue, with the traffic policeman’s two sons, P. L. and Walter F. Hiatt in close pursuit. Anderson halted, leveled his revolver at the two young men and warned them to leave him alone. The young men were unarmed, so stopped the chase temporarily. Anderson resumed his flight and upon reaching Indianola road, turned into a patch of weeds along side the west side of the intersection. When he turned around and discovered that the traffic policeman had him “covered” with his revolver, he turned his gun upon himself and pulled the trigger. The bullet pierced his heart. Up until two weeks ago, the Andersons lived at 128 Second Street, Valley Junction. The couple separated at that time, Mrs. Anderson taking up her residence with a married sister, Mrs. Viola Adams, at 434 Hartford Avenue. Anderson picked up his belongings, pleaded with his wife to drop the divorce action and return to their home. Testimony in the suit was scheduled to have been heard during the next term of court. An original notice of the suit was found in Anderson’s coat pocket shortly before his body was taken to the McLaren funeral home in Valley Junction. Relatives of Mrs. Anderson said her husband telephoned her yesterday morning and inquired whether Mr. Adams was at home. When told that he was, Anderson was reported to have said, “Well, if you know what is good for you and the rest of your croud, you will meet me near Indianola road in fifteen minutes.” Mrs. Anderson then left her sister’s home and walked to her doom.” Blockton News Thursday May 27, 1915 [p. 1] Obituary Ethel Mae Anderson, eldest daughter of Thomas and Eva [May Mendenhall] Anderson, was born in Blockton, Iowa, August 3d, 1901, and departed this life at her home at Valley Junction, May 18th, 1915, aged 13 years, 9 months and 15 days. She grew up in Blockton, removing from here with her mother to Valley Junction in September, 1914, later to Des Moines, and still later back to Valley Junction, where she spent the last months of her life. She leaves to mourn her loss—father, mother, three brothers, Charley, Ernest and Alva, and one sister, Opal. She is also survived by both grandmothers, four aunts and one uncle, who with her many relatives and friends, mourn her departure. By all who knew her, Ethel was loved for her kind, loving and sunny disposition. During her illness she was ever patient, cheerful and more thoughtful of others than herself. “Gone to meet the angel faces, The sympathy of the community goes out to the father, brothers, and sister in their sad bereavement. The funeral was held in the Christian church Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Chas. D. Priest. Interment took place in Rose Hill cemetery. [Note: The middle name is spelled May on her headstone.] [ANDERSON, ETHEL MAY] [ANDERSON, ETHEL MAY]
Blockton News Thursday February 4, 1932 p. 5 Thomas H. Anderson Dead Thomas H. [astings] Anderson, who was taken to Iowa City last week for treatment, died in that city about 8 o’clock Tuesday morning. His son, Charles, had left that morning for Iowa City. The body was to be brought here on the motor train yesterday forenoon. [Anderson, Thomas Hastings] Blockton News Thursday February 11, 1932 p. 5 Obituary Thomas Hastings Anderson, son of George R. [iley] and Cynthia Williams Anderson, was born in Ringgold County, near Blockton, December 21, 1870, and departed this life at the University hospital, Iowa City, Feb. 2, 1932, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 13 days. His death was caused by heart trouble. Mr. Anderson was one of a family of nine children, all of whom including his parents have preceded him except one sister, Dollie, of Blockton. He was a lifetime resident of this community. He confessed Christ as his Savior and was immersed in the Tent Chapel Church of Christ. Later he placed his membership with the United Brethren church of Blockton. On June 10, 1896, he was united in marriage to Eva May Mendenhall. To this union five children were born. Ernest Allen and Ethel Mae preceded him. Charles Melvin of Blockton, and Alva Wesley and Opal Marie, of Valley Junction, survive. He also leaves a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Thursday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, with Rev. Charles Showalter of Zearing, officiating. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [ANDERSON,
THOMAS HASTINGS] Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 2, 1944 p. 3 F. E. Bellus
Forrest Elliott Bellus, son of George W. [esley] and Julia Lockwood Bellus, was born in Hampton, Iowa, Nov. 5, 1872, and died at the University Hospital in Iowa City, Monday, Feb. 21, 1944, at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 15 days. Forrest Elliott, when two years of age, moved with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Geo. W. [esley] Bellus to Blockton in 1874, where he lived and grew to manhood. In March 1897, he was married to Martha Harriet Keeling, to whom was born one son, Theron F. [orrest]. On May 16, 1898, this union was dissolved by her death and on June 20, 1900 he was married to Minnie Mae Johnson. To them were born one daughter Olive I. and one son, Forrest Eldred. In the year 1899 he entered the employ of the Chicago, Great Western railroad as telegrapher, which occupation he followed until February of 1938 when he retired, and he and Mrs. Bellus moved to Jefferson, Iowa, where he had since made his home. Surviving beside his wife are the two sons, Theron F. [orrest] of Superior, Nebr., and Forrest Eldred of Merino, Colorado, and daughter Olive I. Spangler of Washington, D. C., two brothers, L. A. Bellus of Ft. Pierce, Fla., George Elbert of Blockton, and one sister, Mrs. Marian Huxtable of Yakima, Washington. One sister, Clara E. Briggs, preceded him in death in 1930. Four grandsons and two granddaughters also survive. In his life work he was called to serve in many towns, and in all of them Forrest Bellus will be remembered for his sincere and untiring devotion to the tenants and teachings of the Methodist church, his passionate devotion to his family, by whom he will always be revered as a kind and understanding husband and father. Funeral services and burial were at Blockton Feb. 24, 1944. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 20, 1955 p. 3 Obituary – George Elbert Bellus George Elbert Bellus, son of Dr. G. [eorge] W. [esley] and Julia Lockwood Bellus, was born Dec. 3, 1880 at Mormontown, now Blockton, Iowa, and died Oct. 6, 1955 at his home in Blockton at the age of 74 years, 10 months. When 10 years of age, he became a member of the United Brethren church. He was also a charter member of the Knight of Pythias lodge and served as secretary for many years. On March 10 he was married to Clara Maltbie. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Clara, several nieces and nephews. [Bellus, Martha Harriet Keeling] Bedford Free Press Thursday May 19, 1898 [p. 1] BLOCKTON NOTES Mrs. Mattie Bellus died Monday, of nervous prostration, and was buried Tuesday. [Bellus, Martha Harriet Keeling] Bedford Free Press Thursday May 19, 1898 p. 5 ---Word comes from Blockton of the death of Mrs. F. [orrest] E. [lliott] Bellus on Monday, caused by nervous prostration. She leaves an infant babe and husband to mourn their irreparable loss. [Bellus, Martha Harriet Keeling] Blockton News Thursday June 2, 1898 p. 4 ---Mrs. Minnie Farr, who came here several days ago to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. F. [orrest] E. Bellus, returned Saturday to her home at Alanthus, Mo. Blockton News Thursday June 22, 1939 [p. 1] Obituary Inez Holmes, daughter of Alcinda [Marie Fry] and Leo [George Washington] Holmes, was born in Old Virginia, Dec. 21, 1856, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Della Finch at Shannon City June 18, 1939, at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 27 days. At the close of the Civil War she came with her parents to Ohio. She was married to Wilson Clark Bowman Nov. 19, 1876, and came with her husband to Iowa in 1885. To this union was born 7 children, Della Myrtle, of Shannon City, Augusta Jane, who died Jan. 27, 1907; George Burnell, who died at the age of 8 months; John Wesley, of California; Wilson Clark, who died at the age of 9 years; one child died in infancy, and Clifford, of Blockton. She was converted and joined the Methodist church when a young girl and lived a consistent Christian life. She and her husband always attended church regularly until his health failed and he was left an invalid for many years. She very faithfully cared for him until his death in October, 1936. She was a loving wife and mother, she loved her home and did everything possible for the well being of her family and loved ones. Since her husband’s death she has lived most of the time with her children. She leaves to mourn, besides her three children, eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Tacy Osborn, of Baltimore, Ohio, and a host of neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday August 28, 1930 p. 3 SHARPSBURG A baby boy [Russell G.] was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bowman, Sunday, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hamblin, and departed this life Monday morning at 6 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Hamblin and Mr. and Mrs. Bowman wish to thank the many neighbors and friends for their beautiful flowers and kind deeds. Bedford Times-Press Thursday December 20, 1945 p. 10 Emmett E. Brown
Emmett E. Brown, son of J. [acob] E. [rasmus] Brown and Sarah Jane Scott Brown, was born near Blockton, Iowa, June 6, 1890 and died at his home in Blockton Dec. 14, 1945, at the age of 55 years, 6 months and 8 days. When a lad he became a member of the Christian church at Blockton, of which he was an active member as long as his health permitted. He was affiliated with Bethany Lodge No. 320 A. F. & A. M. of Blockton in 1919. He was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Blockton. He was married to Estelle Woodhull on October 4, 1924. He is survived by his wife, Estelle; three children, Mardell, Edward and Joyce; his aged father, J. [acob] E. [rasmus] Brown of Blockton; seven sisters, Vannie Scroggie of Wenatchee, Wash., Francis Drummins of Grant City, Millie Cox of Conway Marie Barton of Blockton, Hazel Hilley of Des Moines, Beulah Howard of Grant City, Mo., and Lena Owens of Los Angeles, Calif., two brothers, Elvin Brown of Redding and Allie Brown of Blockton. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church in Blockton by Rev. Walter Purdy of Bedford, assisted by the Masonic order. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery. The church was filled to capacity, which spoke most commendably of the high esteem in which he was held in the community. Several of the Masons from Bedford were present. Blockton News Thursday April 22, 1920 [p. 1]
Mrs. Lillian M. Brown Dead This community received a severe shock on last Thursday morning between 8:30 and 9 o’clock when it learned that Mrs. Emmet E. Brown was dead. Mr. Brown and wife were conducting a restaurant in the corner of the Mackey building and had a sleeping room upstairs overhead. On Thursday morning Mr. Brown arose about 6:30, leaving Mrs. Brown, who had not been feeling well for several days but had attended to her work as usual the day before, in bed. After attending to various matters about town he opened the restaurant for business. Possibly about 8 o’clock he went up stairs and called his little daughter and told her to get up and get ready fro school. The little girl made the remark that her mamma was not up yet but was told to let her mother sleep and that her father would get her breakfast for her. The little girl upon coming down stairs stopped at the W. C. Wilson barbershop, first door north of the restaurant, and made the remark while there that she could not wake her mamma but nothing was thought about the matter by those in the shop. About a half or three-quarters of an hour later Mr. Brown went upstairs to awaken his wife, who, with the exception of the last few days had always been an early riser, and found her apparently lifeless. A pillowslip, which had been torn in two, tied around her neck, caused him to think she had taken her own life. He called to W. C. Wilson [words unreadable] for a [words unreadable] in company with others, went upstairs and removed the pillowslip which was in a half knot and was loose around her neck. Dr. A. E. King arrived at that time and after a careful examination found that life was extinct and that there were no marks of any kind on the neck or body. Coroner Jay S. Terrill, of Bedford, was called and in company with County Attorney James R. Locke came to Blockton at once. An inquest over the body was held by Dr. Terrill, assisted in the examination of witnesses by Attorney Locke. A jury composed of M. A. Griffith, Wm. Ewart and Wm. Cloos was impaneled, and H. L. Carr was appointed special constable and E. F. Amick stenographer. After taking testimony in the case a postponement was made until seven o’clock that evening. An autopsy or postmortem examination of the body was made at 7 o’clock by Coroner Terrill and was witnessed by other physicians who later gave testimony. The stomach and other organs were removed. The jury’s verdict was that death was caused by acute peritonitis. There has been considerable talk as there always is in a case of this kind. The evidence given at the inquest is on file at Bedford and is more convincing than all the talk that has gone the rounds. Copies of said evidence can be secured, we believe. We make this statement because there is an erroneous impression abroad. [Brown, Lillian Maude Cox] Blockton News Thursday April 22, 1920 [p. 1] Obituary Lillian Maude Cox, daughter of Lewis [Cass] and Jane [McCalla] Cox, was born at the present Cox homestead in Jefferson Township, Taylor County, Iowa, August 23, 1894, and departed this life at Blockton, Iowa, April 15, 1920. She united with the Christian church at Blockton, Iowa, in early life, under the pastorate of H. E. Van Horn, of which church she was a member at the time of her death. She was a faithful Christian and highly respected. She was united in marriage to Emmet E. Brown October 16, 1912, Mart Gary Smith, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. To this union one child was born, Mardell. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and little daughter, Mardell; her father, mother, one sister and two brothers, besides other relatives and many friends. The funeral services were conducted from the Blockton Christian church April 17 by Challie E. Graham, pastor of the Isadora, Mo., Church of Christ, and the remains laid to rest in the Blockton cemetery. A very large concourse of people attended these services. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community, and we know that the tender loving Master sympathizes with them, too. May they believe in Him and rest upon His precious promises. [Brown, Lillian Maude Cox] Blockton News Thursday April 22, 1920 p. 4 L. A. Drummins and wife, of Nevada, came Friday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Drummins’ sister-in-law, Mrs. E. [mmett] E. Brown. [BROWN, LILLIAN MAUDE COX] [BROWN, LILLIAN MAUDE COX]
Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 15, 1945 p. 5 Charles Chandler Dies Charles Chandler, a former resident of Blockton, died in Atlanta, Georgia, recently. The funeral services will be held at Blockton upon arrival of the body. [Chandler, Jeanne Blanche Coon] Blockton News Thursday May 5, 1927 [p. 1] Mrs. Chas. Chandler Dead This community was greatly shocked Sunday morning when it was learned that Mrs. Chas. Chandler had passed away that morning about 4:15, following a stroke she suffered about 6 o’clock Saturday evening and from which she never rallied. Mrs. Chandler arrived here on the last day of March from her home in Atlanta, Georgia, to assist in caring for her husband’s mother, Mrs. Mr. [orris] R. Chandler, who has been bedfast for several weeks. She had been down town Saturday afternoon and apparently was in her usual health, and had just returned to the Chandler home when she became suddenly ill, becoming unconscious. Mr. Chandler was communicated with at Atlanta as soon as connections could be made and was apprised of her death before he left for Blockton Sunday morning, arriving here Monday afternoon. Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Chandler, Jeanne Blanche Coon] Blockton News Thursday May 5, 1927 p. 4 Obituary Jeanne Blanche Coon was born in New York State, near Lake George, May 25, 1885, and died May 1, 1927, at the home of Mr. Chandler’s mother in Blockton, Iowa. She was left an orphan when a small child and made her home with relatives at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., where she grew to womanhood, later moving to New York City. On Dec. 19, 1910, she was united in marriage to Charles Chandler. To this union one child was born, little Helen Lou, who died at the age of five days. In March, 1913, she with her husband moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she has since resided. Just a month previous to her death she came to Blockton to help care for Mr. Chandler’s mother where she was suddenly stricken with paralysis and died after a short illness of eleven hours. At an early age, she united with the Methodist church and showed her Christian spirit throughout her life by her unselfish devotion to her friends and loved ones. Besides her husband, she leaves to deeply mourn her loss, one sister, Mrs. Jessie Brown, and family, of Azusa, California; her husband’s relatives and hosts of friends. “For to know her was to love her.” “No time for a last farewell, ----Marinne Farmingham Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. L. H. Athey of Macksburg, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Chandler, Jeanne Blanche Coon] Blockton News Thursday May 5, 1927 p. 4 Mrs. H. E. Chandler, of Springfield, Illinois, came Tuesday morning called here by the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Chas. Chandler.
Blockton News Thursday September 15, 1898 [p. 1] Obituary Died, September 9, 1898, at 9 o’clock p. m., at his home one and one-half miles west of Blockton, James L. Etheridge, aged 24 years, 8 months and 8 days. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 8 o’clock p. m., Saturday, September 10, by Elder J. N. Florea, of the Church of Christ. The remains were interred in the Blockton cemetery. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Etheridge, of this city. He leaves a wife and a bright little boy two years of age to mourn the loss of a kind husband and an indulgent father. The deceased was a model young man in the affairs of life. He was a member of the Church of Christ and lived up to his profession and commanded the respect and confidence of all his acquaintances, who deeply sympathize with the relatives in the sorrow that has come to them. Blockton News Thursday January 6, 1921 [p. 1] Obituary Elias Stone Keenan, son of Hugh and Isabella [Minor] Keenan, was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, September 4, 1863, and died at his home in Ringgold County, 4 miles north of Blockton, Iowa, December 29, 1920, aged 57 years, 3 months and 25 days. He came to Iowa at the age of 21 years and located near Blockton then known as Mormontown, and remained a resident of this vicinity since that time. He was united in marriage to Miss May Sims March 17, 1892. To this union was born two children, Rue T. and Mona Isabella, who, with his wife, survive him. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Evelyn Marie Ogle, born December 24, 1920, and named by her grandfather three days before his death; one brother, Hugh Keenan of Carmichaels, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Hartley of Maloy and Mrs. Laura Guynn of Khedive, Pennsylvania and other relatives and a host of friends who will ever cherish his memory. Mr. and Mrs. Keenan spent all of their wedded life, with the exception of the first year, on the farm where he passed away. Mr. Keenan was converted March 1, 1917, under the pastorate of Rev. William Mercer and united with the Blockton Methodist Episcopal church March 4th of the same year. During his last illness he became a member of the “home department” of the Sunday school. He was a charter member of Blockton Lodge No. 353, Knights of Pythias, organized Jan. 25, 1893, and has been an active member all these years. Mr. Keenan was a true man in whatever appointment of his life, and made friends of [words unreadable] that were worthy of his respect and held their friendship a sacred trust. He was a public-spirited and a useful citizen. He always gave his time and means to any cause calculated to advance the public good. He will be greatly missed as a father, friend and citizen. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. E. E. Stringfellow of Des Moines. The Knights of Pythias order had charge of the services outside of the services at the church and cemetery. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Keenan, Elias Stone] Blockton News Thursday January 6, 1921 p. 4 J. L. Hartley returned to his home at Mingo Saturday, having been called here by the death of his uncle, E. [lias] S. [tone] Keenan. Hugh Keenan, of Carmichaels, Pa., came on Wednesday morning of last week, called here by the illness of his brother, E. [lias] S. [tone] Keenan. Blockton News Thursday October 13, 1932 p. 4 Obituary Della L. Burton, daughter of F. [rancis] M. [arion] Burton and wife, was born in Maryville, Mo., Sept. 8, 1882 [1883], and passed away in Kansas City October 4, 1932. She came with her parents to Blockton when she was 5 years of age and remained here until she was 18 years of age, when she went to Omaha where she was united in marriage to James C. Bash. The family moved to Kansas City in 1917 where Mr. Bash passed away in 1927. Mrs. Bash was united in marriage to D. [urand] D. Rogers of Kansas City on her birthday in 1929. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church in Kansas City. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons and a daughter, Lawrence and Hoyt Bash and Mrs. Elizabeth Owens, of San Francisco, California; Mrs. Nelle Ramsay, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Eva [B]Urton, of Omaha, Nebraska, and one brother, E. [dward] G. [ranville] Burton of Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were held in Kansas City and the body was brought to Blockton where short services were held at the home of E. K. Wilson Thursday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Saville, Fannie Bell Simpson] Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 25, 1961 p. 4 Mrs. Fannie Saville dies Saturday Funeral services for Fannie [Bell Simpson] Saville, 81, were held Monday at the Redding Methodist church. Mrs. Saville died Saturday morning at Ringgold County hospital in Mount Ayr. Rev. Stanley Starrett officiated at the services. Burial was in Redding cemetery. Mrs. Saville had lived on a farm in Middle Fork Township many years before retiring recently in Redding. She is survived by her husband, Elmer [Lee]; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Abarr of Tinsley; Mrs. Elsie Galloway of Redding; a son, Ansel Lee Saville of Blockton; a brother, Clinton [?] Simpson of Algona, Iowa. Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 5, 1949 p. 5 Obituary – J. A.
Saville
Jacob A. [braham] Saville, son of Jacob A. [braham] and Mary [Emma] Henderson Saville, was born Feb. 4, 1875 on a farm four miles east of Redding, Iowa, and died April 17, 1949 at his farm home near Blockton at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 13 days. He was the fourth child in a family of ten children, of whom five brothers and two sisters survive. They are John S., George F., Elmer, Guy and Bernard, all of the Redding vicinity; Mrs. Blanche McQuigg of Blockton and Mrs. Belle Forbes of Bagley, Minn. On Sept. 19, 1900 he was married to Jessie Pearl Miller, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. [ames] H. [enry] Miller near Blockton. He grew to manhood in the vicinity of Redding and in early life was converted and joined the Middle Fork Methodist church. Later he transferred his membership to the Blockton Methodist church. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, five brothers and two sisters, and several boys, who made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Saville at different times. Funeral services were held April 20 from the Blockton Methodist church, conducted by Rev. G. W. Swan, pastor of the Christian church, assisted by Rev. V. S. Bower, Methodist minister of Redding. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton. [Saville, Jessie Pearl Miller] Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 27, 1960 p. 4 Mrs. Pearl Saville Died At Blockton Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, October 22 for Mrs. Jessie Pearl Saville, 78, who died Wednesday morning at her home near Blockton. She had been in failing health for some time. She had been a life-long resident of the Blockton vicinity. She was preceded in death in 1949 by her husband, Jacob. There are no immediate survivors. Services were conducted at the Blockton Methodist church by Rev. Clarence Moore of Clarinda. Burial in Blockton cemetery. [Saville, Jessie Pearl Miller] Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 3, 1960 p. 14 Obituary – Jessie
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Jessie P. [earl] Saville, daughter of James Henry and Mary Adeline Beeson Miller, was born March 11, 1882 in Ringgold County, Iowa and died at her home Oct. 19, 1960 at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 8 days. She spent her entire life in the Blockton and Redding communities. On Sept. 19, 1900, she was joined in marriage to Jacob A. Saville. No children were born to this union. Ronald B. Owens, who was the son of a cousin of Mr. Saville came to make his home with them at the age of 7 and was cared for as their own son. In March 1917, she joined the Blockton Methodist church, where she remained faithful as long as her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her husband in April 1949 and by her parents. Survivors are Ronald Owens of the home, his daughters, Muriel Witt and her small daughter, Dianna Lynn, and Elaine Owens, all of Cleveland, Ohio. [Saville, Mary Emma Henderson] Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 8, 1935 p. 2 BLOCKTON Mother Succumbs The funeral of J. A. Saville’s mother was held at Redding Sunday, but she was not buried until Monday due to the late arrival of relatives. [Saville, Mary Emma Henderson] Blockton News Thursday August 8, 1935 [p. 1] Obituary Mary Emma, daughter of Silas and Sarah Garman Henderson, was born in Morgan County, Illinois, May 27, 1848, and died at the home of her son, George Saville, Aug. 2, 1935, at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 6 days. Her mother passed away when she was 13 and she cheerfully assumed the responsibility of the oldest daughter in the home. In Morgan County, Illinois, on October 18, 1866, she was united in marriage to J.[acob] A. Saville, who preceded her in death Jan. 26, 1921. They moved to Ringgold County, Iowa, in 1871. In Feb. [?] they established their home on a farm in Middle Fork Township where she resided the remaining 63 years of her life. She was the mother of ten children. They are Mrs. J. H. Link, Mount Ayr; Jacob A., Blockton; George, Mrs. Blanch McQuigg, Elmer, Guy and Bernard, Redding, and Mrs. Belle Forbs [Forbes], Bagley, Minn. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Savior, and united with the Methodist church and lived a faithful, loyal Christian life. She was a charter member of the Middleford [Middle Fork] congregation. She was a sympathetic and understanding friend of everyone in sickness and sorrow. Her home was one where everyone was welcome, especially the circuit riding ministers in an early day. Not only her children and grandchildren, but the whole community rise up and call her blessed, and being dead she yet speaketh. She leaves to mourn her death, 10 children, 45 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Myra Craig of Kansas City, Mo., and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Redding Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Warrior. Interment was made in the Redding cemetery.
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