Obituaries
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[Eighmey, Cyrus]

Iowa South-West

Saturday    September 7, 1878    p. 3

Cyrus Eighmey, residing some nine miles from Bedford, died suddenly on Wednesday last.  The sad news of his death will strike our people with great surprise, as he was apparently enjoying the best of health till within a few days of his death.

[Mahan, William Newton]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    January 2, 1902    [p. 8]

Died At Hopkins.

Monday night a telegram was sent from Hopkins conveying the sad intelligence of the death of W. [illiam] N. [ewton] Mahan, father of T. [homas] S. Mahan, of Bedford.  Mr. and Mrs. Mahan [Luvira Titus] left as soon as they could for Hopkins.  The funeral will be held at Hazel Dell at 10 o'clock this morning.  Interment in Titus [Graceland] cemetery.  The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in their affliction.

[Mahan, William Newton]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    January 9, 1902    [p. 1]

Obituary

Died, at his home in Hopkins, Mo., December 31, 1901, at 2:45 a. m., William Newton Mahan, aged 69 years, 7 months and 18 days.  Deceased was born in Orange County, Indiana, May 13, 1832.  In the spring of 1853 he came to Taylor County.  Returning in 1854 to the home of his boyhood, he remained one year, then came back to Taylor County.  On January 16, 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline C. Harris.  Eleven children were born to them, of whom 3 sons and 1 daughter have preceded him to the spirit land.  In March 1899 he moved form Taylor County to Hopkins, Mo., where he resided until his death.  Though not a member of any church, he had an abiding faith in God, believed in salvation through Jesus, and exemplified his faith by his life.  He was a kind, loving husband and an indulgent father.  He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his death.  The children are Samuel, William, Joseph, Harry, T. [homas] S. Mahan, Mrs. Richard Hanna [Jennie] and Mrs. James Allen [Ella].  The Free Press joins their many friends in extending heart-felt sympathy.

[Mahan, Thomas Shelton]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 19, 1933    p. 8

Thomas S. Mahan Dies In Hopkins

Thomas S. [helton] Mahan, 69, a resident of Bedford for many years but for the past twenty-five years a resident of California, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jennie Hanna, in Hopkins, Friday, Oct. 13.  The funeral services were held at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell.   Burial was in the Graceland cemetery.  Six nephews served as pallbearers.

He was born near Bedford, Dec. 22, 1863, his parents being pioneer settlers of Taylor County, their first home being a log cabin west of Bedford.  As a boy he attended the country school of that day.  When a young man he came to Bedford as an employee of the late G. N. Hadley.

In January 1890, he was married to Luvira Titus.  To them were born two sons, Bruce E. Mahan of Iowa City and Frank T. Mahan of St. Joseph, Mo.  He engaged in farming for a time then moved into Bedford, where he purchased a grocery business, which he conducted until he moved to California in 1908.  In 1918 he was married to Therese Montgomery of Los Angeles, who survives him.

[Mahan, Thomas Shelton]

Maryville Daily Forum

Saturday     October 14, 1933     p. 6

Thomas Mahan Dies in Hopkins at Sister’s Home

Thomas [Shelton] Mahan died at 10:30 o’clock yesterday morning in Hopkins at the home of a sister, Mrs. Jennie Hanna. He had been living in California for several years, but about three months ago he returned to Hopkins.

Mr. Mahan was born in Taylor County, Ia. Before going to California he lived in Denver, Colo.

He is survived by three sons, one of whom is Bruce Mahan in Iowa. William Mahan, north of Hopkins, is a brother, and Mrs. James Allen, also north of Hopkins, is another sister.

The body is at a Bedford, Ia., undertaking establishment, awaiting funeral arrangements.

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unknown paper - Thomas Shelton Mahan was born near Bedford, Iowa, Dec 22, 1863, and passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs Jennie Hanna, at Hopkins, Mo, Friday morning, Oct 13, 1933. His parents were pioneer settlers of Taylor county, their first home being a log cabin west of edford.

As a boy he worked on his father's farm and attended the country school of that day. When a young man he came to Bedford as an employee of the late G.N. Hadley.

In January, 1890, he was married to Luvira Titus, and to this union two children were born, Bruce E. Mahan of Iowa City and Frank T. Mahan of St Joseph, Mo.

He engaged in farming for a time, then removed to Bedford where he purchased a grocery business which he conducted until he moved to California in 1908.

In 1918 he was married to Therese Montgomery of Los Angeeles, who survives him.

"Tom" Mahan, as he was called by all his friends, was held in high esteem by all who knew him. His word was as good as his bond. Always a friend of the need, he helped many in distress during his years in business without any expectation of reward or praise.

In May of this year he was stricken suddenly with a cerebral hemmorrhage. As soon as he was able to travel he returned with his sister from Los Angeles to Hopkins. He suffered a second attack in August and a third Friday morning, during which he passed away. Although wracked with pain many times during his illness of four months, he never complained and appreciated to the full all that was done for him. He faced the end, which he knew was inevitable, with courage and faith.

While never a member of any church he was a devout man and tolerant of every faith. For many years he was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge at Bedford. As a business man he supported every project for the betterment of the community.

Of his immediate family the following, in addition to those already mentioned, survive: Will Mahan and Mrs Ella Allen of Bedford and Charles and Joe Mahan of Los Angeles. His parents, three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services, conducted by the Rev C.M. Crowell and quartette of the Baptist church, were held at the Walker and Shum funeral home at 2:00 pm Sunday, Oct 15. Six nephews served as pall bearers. Burial took place in the Graceland cemetery.

[Higgins, Mathew James]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 19, 1933    p. 8

Boy, 12, Dies Of Scarlet Fever

Mathew James Higgins, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Higgins of Bedford, died at the home of scarlet fever, Tuesday, Oct. 17.  Burial was made in the Platteville cemetery that afternoon.  He had been ill for several weeks.

[Ford, David Francis]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 28, 1933    p. 4

D. F. Ford Succumbs

Had Been A Resident of Taylor County More Than 50 Years

David Francis Ford, 87, died at the home of his son, Ernest Ford, Sunday, Sept. 24.  The funeral services were held at the Ernest Ford home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior.  Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Ford [Margaret Bastrus] and was born Dec. 28, 1845, in Lycoming County, Penn., near Jersey Shore.

He moved with his parents to Ashland County, O. [hio], at the age of 8 months and there grew to manhood.  He enlisted in Company I, Ohio, 196th infantry, and served until the end of the civil war.  Then he moved to Fulton County, Ill., and on June 9, 1868, was married to Eliza Brown.  To this union five children were born, Mrs. Florence Raper and Ernest Ford, both of Blockton, Mrs. Nellie Severns of Palisade, Nebr., Mrs. Effie Sharp, deceased, and Tom Ford of Blockton.

In the spring of 1881 he moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where he lived on the farm until 1892 when he moved to Blockton.  He resided in Blockton until the death of his wife, Dec. 22, 1932.  Since that time he has lived with his children.  He leaves to mourn his death his four children, twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.  There is also one brother, M. [ilton] S. Ford of Smithville, Mo.

He united with the Methodist Episcopal church in early life.

[Ford, David Francis]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 28, 1933    p. 4

Everett Ford came from Grand Junction, Iowa, Monday, to attend the funeral of his grandfather, D. [avid] F. [rancis] Ford.

[Ford, David Francis]

Blockton News

Thursday     September 28, 1933     p. 2

Obituary

David Francis Ford, son of Amos and Margaret [Bastras] Ford, was born in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, near Jersey Shore, Dec. 28, 1845, and passed away at the home of his son, Ernest, September 24, 1933, aged 87 years, 8 months and 27 days.

He moved with his parents to Ashland County, Ohio, at the age of 8 months and there grew to manhood.

He enlisted in Co. I, Ohio 196th Infantry and served until the end of the war.

At the close of the war he came to Fulton County, Illinois, where on June 8, 1868, he was united in marriage to Eliza Brown. To this union five children were born—Mrs. Flora Raper, of Blockton; Ernest Ford, of Blockton; Mrs. Nellie Severns, of Palisades, Nebraska; Mrs. Effie Sharp, deceased, and Tom Ford, of Blockton.

In the spring of 1881 he moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where he lived on the farm until 1892, when he moved to Blockton and there resided until the death of his wife, Dec. 22, 1932. Since that time he has lived with his children.

In addition to his children he is survived by 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great [great] grandchild. Also one brother, M. [ilton]  S. Ford, of Smithville, Mo.

He united with the M. E. church in early life and remained a faithful member until the end.

Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and burial in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton.

[Carlton, Fred F.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 28, 1933    p. 4

Buried At Lenox

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Clearfield for Fred Carlton, who died Friday.  Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.  Mr. Carlton was a former resident of Lenox and was well known here.

[Wilson, Mary Burr]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 28, 1933    p. 4

Mrs. Wilson Dies

Mrs. Mary [Burr] Wilson, 90, died Sunday at the home her daughter, Mrs. Sherman Wynn [Edna].   Mrs. Wilson fell several weeks ago and broke her hip.

[Payton, Melchor Addison]

Times-Republican

Thursday    September 16, 1915    [p. 1]

Payton Child Dies

Melchor A. [ddison] Payton, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Lloyd Payton [Inez Parrish], who had his hand badly lacerated in a pulley a few weeks ago, died of lockjaw this morning about 4 o'clock.  The funeral services will be held Saturday.  The time and place have not been arranged.

[Payton, Melchor Addison]

Bedford Free Press

Tuesday    September 21, 1915                                          

Melchor A. Payton

Melchor A. [ddison] Payton was born July 29, 1910, died Sept 16, 1915, at the home of his parents, age 5 years.  He was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. S. [amuel] L. [loyd] Payton [Inez Parrish].

Besides his mother and father he leaves three brothers and two sisters, all of whom were at his bedside during his illness and last moments except his two brothers in Canada.  Melchor was conscious to the last and called each of the family by name.

The sympathizing families of the community know that the saddened parents did all that was in their power to save the life of the child and spared no medical skill to relieve the little sufferer, but in spite of all their efforts death came.

He met death from lockjaw, which was caused by an injury received in both hands.  While playing at the pulley at the hay barn his hands were drawn in by the rope.  The friends and entire community were shocked at the sad accident, and all hoped that he might recover but the unseen foe had done its deadly work before any one was aware of its presence.

The funereal services were held at the parents' home and a very large host of friends and loved ones of the community were then and are now sympathizing with them in their great loss.

Rev. William Mercer, pastor of the Methodist church of Blockton, conducted the service, assisted by Rev. U. Burroughs, assistant pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bedford.

The little body was laid to rest in the Bedford cemetery by tender and loving hands.

[PAYTON, MELCHOR ADDISON]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, September 16, 1915
Melchor Payton Passed Away
Word was received this morning that the little son of Mr. and Mrs. S. [amuel] L. [loyd] Payton, west of Gay Center, passed away during the night. The little boy got his hand caught in the pulley of a hay rope and badly bruised and lacerated two weeks ago Monday afternoon and in spite of the best of attention and care blood poison set in and tetanus developed several days since and all efforts to save his life were futile. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family. The funeral will be held at the home on Saturday or Sunday, the day or hour not having been definitely set when we go to press.

[PAYTON, MELCHOR ADDISON]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, September 23, 1915
Melchor A. Payton, son of S. [amuel] L. [loyd] and Inez Payton, was born July 29th, 1910; passed away September 16th at 4 a. m. He was 6 years, 1 month, 18 days old at the time of his departure. The cause of his death was tetanus, brought on by an injury received August 30th by his hand being crushed by a pulley used in the lifting of hay. Lockjaw did not develop till September 10th, almost two weeks after he was hurt. Everything was done that could be done by loving hearts and hands to save his life but to no avail. His sufferings were intense yet, with remarkable fortitude, he bore up under it all. He was conscious to the last, mentioning each member of the family just a short time before his departure. The sympathies of all go out to this stricken family.
Services were held at the home Saturday, September 18th, at 2 p. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. Wm. Mercer, assisted by Rev. Burroughs, of Bedford. A quartette from Blockton, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. F. Schoenmann and Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Wilson, did the singing with Mrs. R. D. Abarr as pianist. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery, followed by a large concourse of surrounding friends. He leaves, father, mother, three brothers and two sisters to mourn his untimely departure. All were present at the service except two brothers who reside in Canada and were unable to come.

[PAYTON, MELCHOR ADDISON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, September 21, 1915
Payton Boy Dies.
Melchor Addison Payton, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Payton of Gay township, died Thursday morning, September 15. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday, Sept. 18, conducted by Rev. Wm. Mercer. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.
Two weeks ago the child had his hand badly lacerated and burnt by being drawn into a pulley of a hay rope and while the wounds were serious, it was though he would recover. A few days after the injury, however, tetanus or lock jaw developed and despite all of the medical skill at command death ensured early Thursday morning.

 

 [Ford, Milton Ernest]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 7, 1955    p. 4

Obituary - M. E. Ford

Milton Ernest Ford, son of David and Eliza B. [rown] Ford, was born near Lewistown, Ill., Jan. 7, 1871 and died at his home near Blockton, at the age of 84 years, five months, 20 days.

On November 8, 1894, he was married to Clara [Ophelia] Gartside of Bedford.  To them four children were born.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mrs. Effie [Eula] Sharp; one brother, Thomas [Lloyd] Ford; one daughter, [Beulah] Marie; two grandchildren, Mable and Earl Fluke.

He is survived by his wife Clara; two daughters, Gladys [Clara] of the home and Mrs. Georgia Fluke of Blockton; one son, Orville [Perry] at home.  Also, by two sisters, Mrs. Flora [Mary Florence] Raper of Blockton, Mrs. Nellie [May] Severns of Palisade, Nebr.; four grandchildren, Naomi Johnson of Brayton, Iowa, Eldon Fordyce of Aurelia, Iowa, Francis Fordyce, Glen Fluke of Blockton; four great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Blockton, Thursday, June 30 at two p. m., conducted by Rev. F. H. Cowles of Bedford.  Burial was in Blockton cemetery.

[Kennedy, Mary Cathrine Severns]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 7, 1955    p. 4

Obituary - Mrs. J. S. Kennedy

Mary Cathrine Severns, youngest child of Nathaniel and Rose Ann Severns, was born in Taylor County, near Blockton, July 20, 1862 and died July 2, 1955 at the age of 92 years, 11 months, 12 days.  She spent her entire life in and around Blockton with the exception of one year when she moved with her parents to David City, Nebraska.

She was married to John Scott Kennedy on Dec. 5, 1889.   To them were born six children.  Her husband and an infant daughter, Flossie, preceded her in death.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Sara Carlson of Des Moines, Mrs. Ethel Gruber of Shenandoah, Mrs. Eunice Hamilton of Blockton; two sons, George Kennedy of Hood River, Oregon, Clifford Kennedy of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren.

Mrs. Kennedy had been an invalid the past 15 years.  The past two and a half years she spent in bed.  Her earlier years were spent in loving care and devotion to her family and home as well as a willing worker in her community.

Those from out-of-town who attended the last rites for Mrs. Kennedy were Mr. and Mrs. Oren Bates of Lincoln, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Minor, New Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zollman, Lenox; Mrs. Icie Jenkins, Sheridan; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kennedy, Bedford; Mrs. Agnes Zollman, Grant City, Mo.

[Barnes, Anna Willard]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 19, 1933    p. 4

Hopkins

Former Resident Buried Here

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Anna Barnes who died Friday, Oct. 6, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clifford McCoy, at Santa Ana, Calif.

She was eighty-three years old and was born in Ohio.  She was a resident of Hopkins for many years before moving to California thirty years ago.  She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Walter Calkins of Gooding, Ida., Mrs. Clyde Todd of La Junta, Colo., Mrs. Clifford McCoy, Santa Ana, Calif., Mrs. William Curry of Kansas City, Kans.,  Mrs. Harry Badger, Phoenix, Ariz., two sons, S. E. Barnes of Bayfield, Colo., and F. A. Barnes of Hopkins; three brothers, Ed Willard, Olathe, Kan., David Willard, Ft. Benton, Mont.; and Asberry Willard, Corvallis, Ore.  Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.

[Payton, Cony Taylor]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 27, 1951    [p. 1]

C. T. Payton, 74, Dies In California

Ontario, Cal.---C. T. Payton, 74, former Bedford resident, died at his home in Ontario, Cal., Sept. 12, according to word received here by his sister, Mrs. Paul Hunter [Perthena Ann Payton].

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 15, at the Richardson chapel in Ontario, with Rev. E. C. Smith of the First Methodist Church officiating.  Entombment followed at Bellevue mausoleum.

Cony Taylor Payton, retired official of the Vegetable Oil Products Company with headquarters at Wilmington, Cal., was a native of Bedford, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John [Lewis] Payton [Hattie Townsend Burgess].

He was a member of Polar Star lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, St. Louis, Mo., and 32nd-degree Mason, affiliated with Al Malaikah temple, Los Angeles.

He is survived by his wife, a son, Cony, Jr., of Ontario, and by his sister in Bedford.

[Payton, Jesse Adolph]

Times-Republican

January 22, 1914    p. 8

Obituary

Jesse A. Payton

Jesse A.[dolph] Payton died at his home south of Bedford Tuesday, January 20.  The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. W. Goodsell.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

Mr. Payton had been failing in health the past year.  He leaves to mourn his death his wife and one daughter, and also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Payton, and other relatives.

[Payton, Jesse A.]

Bedford Free Press

Tuesday   January 27, 1914

Jesse A.[dolph] Payton, who for many months has suffered from tuberculosis, died at his home south of town last Tuesday morning.

Deceased was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. William Payton (William Findley) and was born in this county April 6, 1879, and has spent his entire life in the county, where he commands the love and esteem of all who knew him.  He was married January 30, 1907, to Miss Nellie Arnold of Rio, Ill, who with their only child, a daughter, survives him.  He is also survived by his parents and four sisters, Laura, Gertrude, Lena and Fannie Payton.  Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church here, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Goodsell.  Interment was in the Fairview cemetery.

[Payton, Jesse Adolph]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday    January 22, 1914    p. 5

Mrs. Fred Langdon and daughter Helen, Mrs. Van Guilder and Harry Arnold, Jr., came Wednesday from Rio, Ill., to attend the funeral of Jesse [Adolph] Payton.

 

[Waterman, Joseph Manley]

Times-Republican

May 22, 1906    p. 4

An Old Settler Gone

Death Claims Joseph Waterman At 2 P.M. Today

Jos. Waterman, one of the old settlers of Gay Township, died at his home at 2 o'clock this afternoon of Brights disease.

Mr. Waterman was taken sick several months ago and for a long time was in a very critical condition.  Finally, however, he rallied somewhat and in order to be more convenient to medical aid, he was brought to Bedford and for some months he seemed to be better.

A few weeks ago, it was decided to again take him home.  While his friends have recognized the fact for a long time that he could never be a well man, it was not thought his condition was critical, until a few days ago, when he was taken suddenly worse, and declining rapidly until today when he passed away.

Mrs. Waterman [Margaret Ann Van Reenen] has also been sick a long time and the shock of her husband's death, coming to her in her weakened condition, will be hard indeed for her to bear.

The deceased has been a resident of Gay Township for a great many years, and he was known and highly respected by nearly everyone in the east part of the county.

His wife and seven children, all grown to maturity, survive him.  Five children, four boys and one girl, live at home; one son is married and resides in Gay Township, and one daughter, Mrs. [Sarah] Elizabeth Fluharty, lives in Oklahoma.  A message was sent to Mrs. Fluharty yesterday morning, but she will not be able to reach here before tonight at the earliest.  Until she arrives no definite funeral arrangements can be made.

[Waterman, Joseph Manley]

Times-Republican

May 24, 1906    [p. 1]

Obituary

Death of One of Taylor County's Old Settlers

Joseph Manley Waterman was born September 16th, 1845, at Hanover, Vermont, and died at his home in Gay Township on Tuesday, May 22, 1906 at 2 p. m. of Bright's disease.

On March 5, 1869, deceased was married at Round Grove, Scott County, Iowa, to Miss Maggie [Margaret Ann] Van Reenan, who still survives him.  To this union was born seven children, five boys and two girls, all of whom are still living and all with the exception of the daughter, Mrs. C. [harles] W. [illiam] Fluharty, whose home is in Oklahoma, reside in Gay township.  The children are: Sarah E. [lizabeth], John M. [erenus], William S., Mary A. [nn], Franklin M., Clifford C., and Clarence A.

When the war of the Rebellion broke over our fair land, and the call came for brave men to defend the flag, Joseph Waterman was one of the many to offer his bosom as a target for rebel lead.  He enlisted Aug. 14th, 1862, in Company A, 35th Iowa Infantry, and served with his company during the remainder of the war.  The 35th Iowa saw much hard service and participated in many bloody battles.  Through it all young Waterman never faltered.  In the long marches where the endurance of men met the supreme test, he never faltered or fell behind; in the bloody battles where hearts of the most brave might well have quaked with fear, he stood shoulder to shoulder with his comrades, and after it all was over he came home bringing with him the record of a good and faithful soldier.

And now for him the greater battle of life is ended; his long service on earth has come to an end, and across his discharge the Great Captain has written, as did his army captain, "Service faithful, honorably discharged."

In 1869, the same year of his marriage, the deceased, with his young bride, moved to Taylor County, and this was his home ever after.  He was not a rolling stone, and the moss he gathered was of that kind that thieves cannot steal nor moths destroy.  A careful, hard-working man, he acquired, of earthly wealth, a competency, and gave to his family a comfortable living, but he also acquired treasures more priceless---a good name, and an unsullied reputation.

For thirty years he lived on the farm where death found him, and among those neighbors who had known him so long, there was none to say ought against his name.  He was honorable, upright, honest, a good neighbor, a kind and loving husband and father.

The funeral will occur tomorrow (Friday) at 11 a. m., at his late home in Gay Township, conducted by Revs. Thompson and Jones.  Interment at Fairview cemetery.

[Fluharty, Charles William]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 22, 1936    [p. 1]

C. W. Fluharty, 75, Died In Kansas Oct. 15

C. W. Fluharty, 75, a resident of the Bedford community for many years, died at the home of his son, Wayne Fluharty, at Leavenworth, Kans., Thursday, Oct. 15.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home in Bedford Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robert Boshen.  Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Charles William Fluharty, son of Alex and Rhoda [Tabb] Fluharty, was born near Galesburg, Ill., Jan. 18, 1861.  When about thirteen years of age he moved with his parents to a farm near Bedford, Iowa, where he grew to manhood.

March 4, 1890, he was married to Miss [Sarah] Elizabeth Waterman, also of Bedford.  To them were born two children, Nelle and Wayne.

In 1900 he moved with his family to Anadarko, Okla., where he was actively engaged in farming and later in the grocery business.  In 1917 he returned to the vicinity of Bedford, where he had since made his home.

Sept. 30, 1936, he went to Leavenworth, Kans., to spend the winter with his son, at whose home he became ill.  Although in failing health for a number of years, his illness did not become serious until two weeks previous to his death.  He died Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10:55 p. m., at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 28 days.

Surviving are the widow, Mrs. [Sarah] Elizabeth Fluharty of Bedford; daughter, Nelle Fluharty, of Shenandoah; the son, Wayne Fluharty and one granddaughter, Carol Elaine Fluharty, of Leavenworth, Kans.; one sister, Mrs. George Wilkinson [Virginia] of San Diego, Calif.; three brothers, Frank Fluharty and Mell Fluharty of Boise, Idaho, and George Fluharty of Fort Pierre, S. Dak.

Two brothers, Alonzo Fluharty and Henry Fluharty, preceded him in death.

[Fluharty, Sarah Elizabeth Waterman]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 9, 1958    p. 10

Mrs. Fluharty Rites Held Here Monday

Sarah Elizabeth Fluharty, daughter of Joseph M. [anley] Waterman and Margaret Van Reenen Waterman, was born April 18, 1870, in Taylor County, Iowa.

Funeral services were held from the Wetmore Funeral home, Monday, October 6, 1958, conducted by Rev. Clement Loehr.  Burial in the Fairview cemetery.

On March 5, 1889, she was married to Charles W. [illiam] Fluharty in the same family home in which she passed away.

They moved to Anadarko, Oklahoma in 1900, where they operated a farm and later a grocery business until 1917, when they returned to Bedford.  Mr. Fluharty passed away October 15, 1936.

She is survived by her daughter, Nelle Fluharty, of the home, her sister, Mary Waterman, two brothers, Cliff Waterman of the home and John Waterman of Bedford, and her granddaughter, Carol Simpson of Topeka, Kansas.  One son, Wayne Fluharty, preceded her in death March 1950.

She was a member of the Presbyterian church of Bedford.

[Wilkinson, Virginia Fluharty]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 9, 1939    p. 5

Mrs. G. P. Wilkinson Former Resident Dies

Mrs. Virginia B. Wilkinson, wife of George P. Wilkinson, both former residents of Bedford, died at her home in San Diego, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 1.

The funeral services were held at the Merkley's Mortuary in that city, Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, conducted by Rev. Howard B. Bard.  Entombment was in the Greenwood Mausoleum.

Mrs. Wilkinson is survived by her husband; one son, Kirby K. Wilkinson of San Diego; and three brothers, Lon M. Fluharty and Frank Fluharty of Boise, Idaho and George Fluharty of Fort Pierre, S. Dak.