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[FOSTER, EVELYN FAYE] Clarinda Herald, Thursday, November 22, 1898, p. 3 Miss Evelyn Faye Foster, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Foster, living six miles east of town, died on last Thursday, and was buried the next day in "Memory" cemetery, funeral services being conducted at the home by Rev. Bunting, of New Market. The little girl was of a most amiable disposition, and was loved by all who knew her. The stricken parents have the sympathy of all. They desire to express their thanks to all who gave them sympathy and assistance in their bereavement.
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Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 26, 1932 HAWLEYVILLE Hawhee Infant dies A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hawhee Monday morning died the same evening. Besides the parents he leaves two little brothers to mourn his loss. Short services were held Tuesday at the Dallas Center cemetery, where the burial was made.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Friday, October 2, 1925, p. 2 SALEM Friends and neighbors of John Jones an old resident of south Salem were shocked to learn of the sudden passing away of Mr. Jones last Monday morning. Salem friends extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family; many of the Salem people attended the funeral on Thursday at the family home.
[JONES, JOHN ALEXANDER] Creston Daily Advertiser, Tuesday, September 22, 1925, p. 2 John A. Jones, Former Creston Resident, Dead John A. [lexander] Jones, a former resident of Creston, died Monday at his farm three miles north of Lenox. He lived at 1004 West Montgomery Street until two years ago. Funeral arrangements have been delayed pending arrival of relatives.
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, April 10, 1913, p. 4 DANIEL LEONARD – The funeral services of Daniel Leonard age 82 years, 9 months and 7 days, who died at the family home in Nodaway township Monday evening, were held Thursday afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. A. Y. Cupp of Corning. Interment was made at Fairview cemetery. The following is taken from the Union County Republican: "Uncle Dan," as he was familiarly known to a host of acquaintances was one of the first settlers in Taylor County. At the time of his demise he was probably the earliest living settler of the county. He was born in Washington County, Pa., June 24, 1830, and March 25, 1855 was married to Jane Heath. The couple came to Taylor County in the fall of 1856, settling on the farm where they both passed from this life. To them were born nine children: William, Guy, Sarah, Art, Charles, Louisana, Harry, Smith and John. Sarah, Louisana, and Harry preceded their parents in death. The other children all reside in Taylor County and like their father are among the most substantial citizens of the community. Mrs. Leonard died June 23, 1909. All the children were born on the home place, most of them in a log cabin that furnished the home for the family in the early years, before the family knew the prosperity that has been theirs for so long a time. It is probable that no farmer and stockman in this section of the state was better known than Mr. Leonard. He has been prominent in practically every movement for the bettering of rural conditions, has been one of the most progressive farmers in the state, and his stock business, builded up by himself and his sons under the firm name of Daniel Leonard & Sons, has won him fame in many states. Their importations of sheep have been sought far and wide. Mr. Leonard was a good neighbor and a good friend. We have enjoyed his friendship since we were a youth, and we do not recall an instance of the many visits to him where we were not edified and instructed, for Mr. Leonard's knowledge was one of the practical sort and is of value to one's friends. The story of the experience of himself and wife in the early days in this country would make an interesting volume. Those hardships perhaps had much to do with the molding of the sturdy character whose passing we all regret. Until within the last twelve months Mr. Leonard enjoyed exceptionally good health. About a year ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and has gradually failed since then. Besides the immediate family Mr. Leonard is survived by four brothers, James of LaRue, Ohio; Thomas of Lorraine, Ohio; William of Hallowell, Kan., and Joseph of Oklahoma. We join the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. [Note: The same obituary was printed in the Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, April 8, 1913.]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 4, 1937, [p. 1] Guy Leonard Dies At Home In Holt (Gravity Special) Guy Leonard of Holt Township, a resident of that community for many years, died Friday, Jan. 29 at the home of his son, Dan Leonard. He had been in failing health for some time. The funeral services were held at the Fairview church in that community Sunday afternoon and burial was in the Fairview cemetery. His wife preceded him in death several years ago.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 20, 1975, p. 6 Mary Leonard, 91 Last Rites Held February 18 Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas M. (Mary Ann) Leonard, 91, of Bedford were held Tues., Feb. 18, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here with Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Leonard died February 15 at Clearview Nursing Home in Clearfield, Iowa. Interment was at Bedford Cemetery, Bedford. Her survivors include one son, Paul Leonard of Hopkins, and two daughters, Ina Jones of Amarillo, Texas and Maxine Heide, Phoenix, Arizona.
[LEONARD, MARY ANN ROE] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 27, 1975, p. 7 Last Rites Held February 18 for Mary Leonard, 91 Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas M. (Mary Ann) Leonard, 91, of Bedford, were held February 18 at Shum - Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Leonard died February 15, 1975 at Clearview Nursing Home in Clearfield. Interment was at Bedford Cemetery, Bedford. Mary Ann Roe, daughter of Marion M. and Susan Ball Roe, was born December 23, 1883 in Taylor County, Iowa. She grew to maturity in Taylor County where she attended school and took part in the various school and church activities. In April of 1906 she was united in marriage to Thomas M. Leonard. Two daughters and two sons were born to bless their home and to share their love. One son died in infancy. With the exception of a few years spent in Bedford while in business they lived the remainder of the active years on the farm; and since retirement she had lived in Bedford until ill health caused her to reside in the Clearview Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1959; her parents and two brothers, Albert and Arthur Roe. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters and one son: Ina Pauline Jones of Amarillo, Texas, Paul Edwin Leonard of Hopkins, Mo., Maxine Heide of Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; a sister, Irene Roe, of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Walter Roe of Auburn, Wash., and Floyd Roe of Mt. Ayr, Iowa; nieces; nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was a long time, faithful member of the Berea Church of Christ. Her good life so well lived will remain a precious memory to her family, her many friends and neighbors.
[LEONARD, MARY ANN ROE] Clarinda Herald Journal, Saturday, February 15, 1975 Services pending for Mary Leonard The storm, which has caused relatives from Texas to be unable to travel, has delayed arrangements for funeral services for Mrs Tom (Mary) Leonard, 91, of Bedford. Mrs Leonard died Saturday at the Clearfield Care Center, where she has lived for over a year. Relatives from the South were driving, when stopped in St Joseph, Mo, by impassable roads. Arrangements for the services are pending with Shum-Novinger Funeral Home at Bedford. Taylor County has always been her home, farming after marriage to Tom Leonard until moving to Bedford. Her husband died about 15 years ago. Survivors include daughters, Mrs Ina Jones of Amarillo, Tex, and Mrs Orville (Maxine) Heide, Tempe, Ariz. The latter had flown to Amarillo, and the group, including nieces, were driving two cars from there. The second car would make possible that the sisters remain for longer visit. A son, Paul, is of rural Hopkins, two brothers, Floyd Roe of Mt Ayr and Waiter Roe of Washington state, and sister, Irene of California. There are nine grandchildren, 16 great -grandchildren and three great-great - grandchildren. A son died in infancy. (At press time, the Herald-Journal was notified that services would be held at 2 pm Tuesday at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home.)
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 21, 1953, p. 2 Obituary – Mrs. Bertha Long Bertha D. Clark, daughter of Benjamin D. and Eleanor A. Clark, was born Jan. 27, 1877, at Waukon, Iowa in Allamakee County, and died Wednesday, May 13 at Clarinda Municipal hospital at the age of 76 years, three months, 16 days. At the age of three years, the family moved to Taylor County where she spent her life. She was married to Perry Long on Feb. 23, 1898. To them six children were born: Grace E. at home, Clyde A., Clarence Lee, of New Market; Maude Lucille Sanders, Gravity; George Clark, Corning; Bertha Mae Burright, Gravity. Her husband preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1918. She leaves to mourn her passing her six children, sixteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren. She was the last of the family of eight children. She spent six years of her life in a wheel chair. At an early age she united with the Presbyterian church of Gravity. Funeral services were held in Clarinda, May 15 at 2 p. m. at Walker Funeral Home, Rev. Mr. Severn officiated. Burial at Guss.
[LYDDON, ELIZABETH ANN RICHARDSON] Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, February 1, 1940, p. 2 Mrs. G. F. Lyddon – Elizabeth Ann Richardson was born Feb. 17, 1854. I was united in marriage to Charles Franklin Lyddon in 1874 and in the spring of 1878, we came to Iowa where we have ever since made their home. We lived on the farm until 1899, and since that time we have made our home in Clearfield.Four children were born to make our home complete. Our first-born was Lottie Myrtle. She died at the age of 22 years. Ned Earl, now living in Clearfield, Irvin Elzie died in infancy; and Daisy Lela (House) living here in Clearfield. There are two grandchildren Merle Sheets of Oklahoma, and C. F. Lyddon of Clearfield. Two great grandchildren, Leslie and Ruth Elaine Sheets, living in Oklahoma. Also a host of relatives and friends. I united with the Advent Christian church when about 12 years of age. Although being isolated from the Church of my choice, I can say, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge shall give to me at that day of His coming, and not to me only, but unto all those that love His appearing." I have always attended church and Sunday school when health would permit me to do. I can say---The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want; yea, though I walk thru the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for He is with me. ___________ Since the time the above was written by Mrs. Lyddon in 1934, a great great granddaughter, of whom she was very proud, Lela Sue Bonham, joined the family ranks. Mrs. Lyddon died at the home of her daughter and husband---Mr. and Mrs. T.[homas] R. House---Jan. 25, 1940, aged 85 years, 11 mos., and 8 days. She was preceded in death by her husband who died on March 7, 1923. The funeral services were held in the home of her son, N. E. Lyddon, Sat. Jan. 27, at 1:30 p. m. Rev. W. W. Bowden, of Villisca, had charge of the services, assisted by Revs. S. D. Harlan, C. A. Pollock and M. O. McKenzie, the resident pastors. Interment was at Lenox.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 16, 1932, [p. 1] Mrs. D. W. Miller Dies at Home Here Services Are Held Monday for Bedford Woman—Was 63 Years Old Mrs. D. W. Miller died at her home northeast of Bedford Saturday, following an illness of several weeks. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral home Monday afternoon, conducted by L. R. Cobb. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Miller, whose maiden name was Minnie Bell Polton, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, March 25, 1869. On Feb. 22, 1888, she was married to David W. Miller, who survives her. Several children were born to them, two dying in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. Ruby Miller of Lenox; Mrs. Ismay Keller of Ingleside, Nebr.; Paul Miller of Bedford; Mrs. Beulah Tucker of Cedar Rapids; and Troy Miller at home. Other relatives are her father, Newton Polton of Akron, Colo.; one brother and five sisters, William Polton and Mrs. Andy Hamilton of Bedford; Mrs. John White, Gem, Kans.; Mrs. Guy Farrell, West Plains, Mo.; Mrs. Elmer Spencer, Denver, Colo.; Miss Mayme Polton, Akron, Colo. There are also several grandchildren.
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, September 4, 1918, p. 12 Died In Colorado A. [lexander] G. Murchy died at Ft. Morgan, Colo. on the morning of the 29th of August 1918. The body was brought to Corning on No. 6 Saturday and taken to the home of his niece, Mrs. W. O. Turner, in Grant township, from where the funeral was held Sunday afternoon and the body laid to rest in the family lot in Lenox cemetery. Mr. Murchy was well known to many Adams County people. He came from Washington County, Ohio, to Adams County in 1875, and lived for many years in Mercer and Grant townships. The last few years of his life were spent in Colorado. Mr. Murchy was educated in the school of Marietta, Ohio, and Monmouth College, and was a man of strong character and marked convictions with many of the marked characteristics of his Scottish ancestors. He was the last of his family. His nearest living relatives are two nieces and a nephew, Mrs. W. O. Turner, of Grant township, and Mrs. John Gault, of Gary, Colo., and John Murchy, of Ft. Morgan, at whose home he died. [MURCHY, ALEXANDER GORDON]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 2, 1932 Pioneer Woman Is Buried Here Services Are Held Tuesday for Mrs. P. H. Pierce of Dayton, Ohio Funeral services for the late Mrs. P. [atrick] H. [enry] Pierce, who died at her home in Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, were held at the Wetmore funeral home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. C. F. McMican. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery. She was born in Knoxville, Ill., 87 years ago. In 1866 she was married and with her husband emigrated to Taylor County, at which place they took up a homestead, being among the early pioneers in a new county.
Taylor County Republican, Thursday, February 9, 1882, p. 4 ---A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Potter, aged about fifteen months, died on Thursday of last week after a brief illness. The funeral took place on Friday at twelve o'clock from the M. E. church, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Bennett.
Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, September 12, 1916, [p. 1] Old Resident Dies Ralph Potter, formerly a resident of Ross Township and well known in that part of the county, died at Cliftonhill, Mo., Saturday. Burial was yesterday. Mr. Potter was the father of Mrs. Ed Henderson of Bedford. [POTTER, RALPH]
Adams County Union Republican (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, February 2, 1916, p. 8 Mrs. Jackson W. Pugh died at the residence of her son, J. [acob] W. [illiam] Pugh, in the southeast portion of this county, last Wednesday night. The lady was about 75 years of age, and had made her home with her son since the death of her husband, about two years ago. She leaves three children, Jacob, of this county; Mrs. Clarence Dudley, of Colorado, and Mrs. Frank Monroe, of Des Moines. The deceased lady held the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and neighbors, who regret the loss of such a fine character.
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Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 28, 1932, [p. 1] David R. Rogers Dies at Son's Home Here Had Lived in Taylor County Since 1876—Services Held Friday David R. Rogers died at the home of his son, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Rogers, southeast of Bedford, last Wednesday, following an illness of several months. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris. Burial was made in the Bedford cemetery. Mr. Rogers was born in Logan County, Ohio, July 25, 1850. He was married Jan. 27, 1876, on farm south of Bedford, to Miss Ellen Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers always lived in or near Bedford during their entire married life. Two sons were born to them: Del, who died when he was twelve years old and Reid, who with the wife and mother survive. There are also two grandsons, Troy H. [ughes] Rogers and Delbert R. [Richard] Rogers; two sisters in Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister in Denver, Colo., and two half-brothers in Long Beach, Calif. One sister, Mrs. Minnie Loveless, spent the past five weeks with her brother.
[ROGERS, ELLEN CHARLOTTE GAMEL HICKS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 9, 1932, [p. 1] Services Are Held for Mrs. D. R. Rogers Local Woman Dies At Home of Son Here Monday Evening Funeral services for Mrs. D. R. Rogers, who died at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Rogers, southeast of Bedford, Monday night, were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris. Burial was made in the Bedford cemetery. Mrs. Rogers, whose maiden name was Ellen Charlotte Gamel, was born in Geneva, N. Y., Dec. 23, 1851. When she was three years of age she moved with her parents to Wisconsin and a number of years later to Oneida, Ill. At that place she was married to Allen Hix. One son, Ernest C., was born to them. He preceded his mother in death. In 1874 she moved to Taylor County, where she was married Jan. 28, 1876, to David R. Rogers. Mr. Rogers died April 20 of this year. One daughter, Dell, died when twelve years of age. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Rogers and two grandsons. She had been in failing health for several months but suffered a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago and another last Sunday morning.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 2, 1932 James L. Tackett Dies Former Resident of Athelstan Succumbs in Wyoming James L. Tackett, a former resident of Athelstan, died at his home in Sheridan, Wyo., Tuesday of last week. He is survived by his wife, five sons, two daughters, a sister, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Tackett was born October 9, 1885. He grew to manhood in the vicinity of Athelstan. Mr. Tackett lived in the state of Iowa until 1915, when the family moved to Wyoming. [TACKETT, JAMES LOUIS] He grew to manhood in the vicinity of Athelstan and was married to Fanny Jane Adams March 6, 1883. To this union two daughters were born, Clara Ann, now Mrs. I. H. Cordell, and Eva May, who died Nov. 7, 1886. His wife died Jan. 8, 1887. In about the year 1892 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Ida Hiatt Biddison and to this union one daughter, Mabel, now Mrs. James Demus of Sheridan, Wyo., and seven sons, James, Joe and Earl, of Wyoming; Henry and Will of Sidney; Georgia dying in infancy, and Archie dying in 1921. He lived in Iowa until about 1915 when with his family he moved to Gillette, Wyoming, where he lived until about four years ago when they moved to Sheridan. He leaves to mourn his going his wife, five sons, two daughters, two brothers, Asa Tackett of Tabor and Jerry Tackett of Mount Ayr; one sister, Mrs. Nancy Jane Swett of Mount Ayr; grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. [TACKETT,
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[VAN CLEAVE, JEFFERSON WARREN] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 7, 1932 J. W. Van Cleave Dies J. [efferson] W. [arren] Van Cleave died at his home in Bedford Tuesday morning. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Wetmore Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery.
[VAN CLEAVE, JEFFERSON WARREN] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 14, 1932 Funeral Services for J. W. Van Cleave 73-Year-Old Bedford Resident Buried Here Thursday Afternoon Funeral services for J. [efferson] W. [arren] Van Cleave, who died at his home in Bedford Tuesday of last week, were held at the Wetmore funeral home here Thursday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell and burial was made in the Fairview cemetery. Van Cleave was 73 years old. The three remaining children are Vernon H. Van Cleave of Monterey Park, Calif., Mrs. Bessie B. Hibbs of Sierra Madre, Calif. and Mrs. Marie McMullin of Bedford. There is also one brother and two sisters surviving, J. N. Van Cleave of Stanchfield, Minn., Mrs. Margaret Switzer of London Mills, Ill., and Mrs. Mary Ellen Switzer of Springfield, Ill. There are also two grandchildren. Mr. Van Cleave moved with his family to Iowa in 1890, locating at that time on a farm, where he lived for several years, and later moving to Bedford. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
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