Obituaries
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[Cavner, Grace Mildred Sutton]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    November 6, 1969    p. 4

Mrs. Grace Cavner Rites in Conway

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Cavner of Derby, Ia. were held at the Conway United Methodist Church, October 31. Mrs. Cavner died at her home in Derby Oct. 28. She had been in the hospital with a heart ailment. Interment was at the Conway Cemetery.

Her survivors include her children Mrs. Tom (Nadine) Wolverton, Des Moines, Mrs. Glen (Dorothy) Church, Humeston, Mrs. Eldon (Alice) Wilson, Derby, Jerry, Council Bluffs, Don, Butte, Montana and several grandchildren.

[Cavner, Samuel Addison, 1878-1950]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 5, 1950    p. 5

Services For Sam Cavner In Conway

CONWAY—Sam Cavner, a longtime resident of the Conway community, died Sunday morning. He had been ill for almost a year.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church with burial in the Conway cemetery.

His wife, five children and five grandchildren survive.

[Cavner, Samuel A., 1905-1980]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    April 10, 1980    p. 2

Samuel A. Cavner Last Rites To Be Held April 11

Memorial services for Samuel A. Cavner, 74, of Claremore, Oklahoma, formerly of Conway, will be at 1 p.m., Friday, April 11 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. Jerold Irvin officiating.

Mr. Cavner died April 5, 1980 at his home in Claremore, Oklahoma, where he had lived for the past few months.

He was born July 10, 1905, near Bedford, the son of James [Alexander] and Cora Stogsdill Cavner. He was married to Margaret Karinen in 1937.

He had been a teacher and later was manager of Johnson Machine Industrial Department in Rapid City, South Dakota, until retirement.

Mr. and Mrs. Cavner had moved to Claremore a few months ago.

Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Carroll (Karen) Frank, Claremore, Oklahoma; and one grandson, Karl K. Knapp of Claremore; brothers are William Cavner of Wayne, Nebraska and Charles Cavner, Kansas City, Missouri; Ada Pool of Clarinda is a sister.

Interment will be in the Conway Cemetery.

[Cavner, William Henry “Bill”]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      December 12, 1985

Death of William Cavner reported

Word has been received here of the death of William H. (Bill) Cavner of Wayne, Nebraska following a long struggle with cancer. Bill was born and raised near Conway, Ia., and graduated from high school there.

He served in the Army from 1942 until the close of the war, receiving the bronze star for action in the Central Europe campaign. He was a retired field engineer for a construction company.

He is survived by his wife Jewell, a son and daughter, and two grandchildren. Ada Pool of Clarinda is his sister, Mabel Robey and Margaret Book of Bedford are his cousins.

[Corson, Corwin Calvin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     September 10, 1942      p. 4

C. C. Corson Dies; Long Time Resident

C. C. Corson, a resident of Bedford the past fifty years, died at his home Sunday, September 6, following a long illness.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. L. Hufstader. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery, the I. O. O. F. burial service being given at the grave.

Corwin Calvin Corson, son of Daniel and Priscilla [Crafts] Corson, was born April 20, 1862 near Genoa, Illinois. He was the fourth of a family of eight children, six boys and one girl having preceded him in death.

He spent most of his life in Bedford, coming here in 1892. He first entered the livery business, was in the grocery business for a few years, and later became a plumber, following this work for about 15 years. In later years he was employed by Thompson and Blakemore in the oil business, retiring from active work ten years ago.

He was married to Coryl Walker in 1895. She died in 1924.

Mr. Corson was a member of the local Odd Fellows lodge, and was active in its work as long as his health would permit.

 

[Derrickson, Ethel May Park Stonebraker]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      May 12, 1966    p. 10

Final Rites Held Here For Mrs. Derrickson

Funeral services for Mrs. Jess (Ethel) Derrickson, 79, long time Bedford resident, were held May 10 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on State Street conducted by Rev. Ollie Odle. Mrs. Derrickson died May 6, 1966 at the Illinois State Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois, after a lengthy illness. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.

Included in the services was the following obituary.

Mrs. Derrickson, a daughter of John and Caroline Lemley Park, was born in Conway, Iowa, December 7, 1886.

On April 28, 1907 she was married to Guy Stonebraker who died July 10, 1928. She was later married to Jess Derrickson on October 12, 1931. He died March 25, 1956.

Surviving are a son, Kenneth Stonebraker of Quincy, Ill.; a grandson, Ronald Stonebraker of Quincy, Ill.; two nieces, Mrs. Marthena Lee and Mrs. Adeta Broyles of Bedford; a nephew, Charles Fletchall of Grimes, Iowa, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Young of New Market.

Preceding her in death was a sister, Mrs. Laura Fletchall.

In 1909 she became a member of the First Baptist Church, Bedford, where she remained a faithful member until moving to Quincy, Ill., with her son.

She was a wonderful and loving mother, a kind neighbor, a friend of many, and always ready to help anyone, as long as her health permitted.

[Pool, Ada Elizabeth Cavner]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday      July 23, 1999     p. 5

Ada Elizabeth Pool

Ada [Elizabeth] Pool, 91 of Clarinda, Iowa died Friday, June 18,1999 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa where she had been a resident since March 1999. Ada was born September 12, 1907 at Conway, Iowa to James A. [lexander] and Cora B. [ell] Stogsdill Cavner.

She was united in marriage September 28, 1940 at Bedford, Iowa to Leland Ve Pool, who preceded her in death in September 1954.

Ada worked many years at Baker Mercantile, Desch Appliance and Furniture, and Ron Overman Furniture.

Survivors include son James L. [eland] Pool and wife Karan of Clarinda, Iowa; three grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Jewell Cavner of Wayne, Nebraska; Audrey Cavner of Bethany, Missouri and Faye Pool of Atchison, Kansas; brother-in-law, Wayne Duncan of Bedford, Iowa.

Preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers, Sam Cavner, Bill Cavner and Charles Cavner, one sister, Alice Cavner.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 21, 1999 at Walker Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa, with Rev. Walden Paige officiating. Burial was in the Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 [Pool, Leland Ve]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      September 30, 1954    [p. 1]

Leland Pool Dies Unexpectedly

Leland [Ve] Pool, 60, former resident of Conway, died at Wilden hospital in Des Moines early Saturday morning, following a cerebral hemorrhage suffered Friday afternoon. Mr. Pool was a resident of Clarinda and was taken ill while employed at Carlisle, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Conway Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. V. Felt, pastor of the church and Rev. Lester Greenwood of Clarinda. Burial in Conway cemetery.

He is survived by his wife and a twelve year old son of Clarinda; his mother, Mrs. Emma Duncan of Conway; tour brothers, Eldon Pool of Bedford, Hubert Pool of Hopkins, Loren Duncan of the U. S. Navy, Wayne Duncan of Conway.

 

POOL, LELAND VE]

Clarinda Herald Journal, Monday, November 1, 1954, p. 4

Leland Ve Pool

Leland Ve, eldest son of P V N and Emma Pool, was born in Maloy, Iowa, Aug. 3, 1904, and died in Wilden hospital in Des Moines, Sept 25, 1954, at the age of 50 years, one month, 22 days.

His early life was spent in Maloy where he was graduated from Maloy High School with the class of 1921. Later he moved to Conway where he resided until three years ago when he moved to Clarinda.

Leland was united in marriage to Ada Cavner, Sept 28, 1940, in Bedford, Iowa. To this union was born a son, James Leland.

He was a member of the Methodist church and the Masonic Lodge; he served as secretary of the board of education 10 years and was town clerk of Conway for 15 years.

Leland was employed in the Farmer's Bank in Conway for five years. He then operated a general repair and maintenance shop for 20 years. He then worked for Bishop Manufacturing Co in Carlisle, Iowa, and came to Clarinda when the new Bishop factory opened here. He had returned to Carlisle only five days prior to his passing.

He was preceded in death by his father in January, 1913. He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted wife and son, his mother, Mrs. Emma Duncan of Conway, four brothers, Eldon Pool, Bedford, Hubert Pool, Hopkins, Lt L E Duncan, US Navy, D Wayne Duncan, Conway.

Services were at the Conway Methodist church with Rev Lester Greenwood in charge, assisted by Reverend Felt.

Don Foreman was in charge of the Masonic rites. Interment was in Conway cemetery.

 

[Snyder, Edith Wright]

Bedford Argus

Thursday     May 1, 1879     p. 4

DIED

SNYDER. - At the residence of her father, Mr. Simeon Wright, April 27th, 1879, Mrs. Edith Snyder, after a lingering illness, aged 19 years, 9 months, and 21 days.

Deceased was born in Clayton Township, where she has ever since resided. On the 19th day of December 1877,she was married to Mr. [William] Henry Snyder. One child, a fine boy, now near seven months old, was born to her and when it was two months old she began to decline. The best medical skill in the country was employed, and everything that fond affection could suggest or money could purchase was lavished without stint on the dear sufferer. But the fell destroyer, consumption, whose insidious advances it seems impossible to check, had marked her for his own. Gradually she failed and grew weaker, until the morning of the 27th when she requested her father to send for her brothers and sisters as she felt the hand of death upon her. Soon all were gathered around her bed, and after kissing each one a fond farewell, she sank to rest as calmly and peacefully as a babe upon its mother's breast. She leaves husband and child to mourn the lost of a dear wife and fond mother, parents to grieve for a dutiful and affectionate daughter, and brothers and sisters to weep over the grave of a loving and loved sister. They all have the earnest sympathies of everyone in their sad bereavement.

A.   T. S.

[Snyder, Edith Wright]

Bedford Argus

Thursday     May 1, 1879     p. 4

Mrs. Edith Snyder, a lovely and accomplished lady, and the daughter of Simeon Wright, Esq., died last Sabbath of consumption.

[Straight, Hattie May Horning]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     April 2, 1964     p. 5

Hattie Straight Services Monday

 Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Straight, held March 30 at Conway Methodist Church, were conducted by Rev J Milton Kinney and Rev. James Sheckler. Mrs. Straight died March 27 at the Court Street Rest Home, Bedford, at the age of 85 years and 19 days. Interment was at Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa.

The following obituary was included in the services:

Mrs. Hattie [May Horning] Straight was born near Shambaugh, Iowa on March 8, 1879. In 1900 she was married to Charles E. [li] Straight near New Market.

Six children were born to this union: Marion Straight, New Market; Hazel Bishoff, Baltimore, Md.; Vernon Straight, Conway; Lee Straight, Denver, Colo.; Edna Straight, Kansas City, Mo.; and Helen Hunter, Hattiesburg, Miss. She has 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Effie Dougherty, Bedford; Mrs. Sadie Murry, Eaton, Colo.; Roy Horning, Bedford; Cyrus Horning, Bedford; her 6 children, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death: Lettie Horning, Clara Hall, Martin Horning and Ralph Horning.

Hattie was a member of the Conway Methodist church, where she was active in church and community affairs as long as he was able. She will be missed but not forgotten.

[Straight, Marion Abraham]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     November 7, 1968    p. 3

Final Rites Held In Bedford for Marion Straight

Funeral services for Marion A. [braham] Straight, 63, of New Market, held November 1 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings and Rev. George White. Mr. Straight died October 29 at West Heights Manor in Clarinda. Interment was at the Conway Cemetery.

Marion A. Straight, son of Charles E. [li] and Hattie Horning Straight, was born December 24, 1902 at Beatrice, Nebraska.

He moved with his parents to Iowa when a young man and with the exception of four years spent in Vancouver, Washington, he had lived the most of his life in Taylor County.

On January 30, 1964 he was united in marriage to Eva Gould and they lived in New Market.

For the past 13 years he was a valued salesman for the Moorman Feed Co., retiring in December 1967.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lee Straight, who lived in Denver, Colo.

Left to cherish memories are his wife, Eva; one brother, Vernon Straight, of Conway; three stepchildren; three sisters, Helen Hunter of Hattiesburg, Miss., Edna Straight of Kansas City, Mo., Hazel Bishoff of Baltimore, Md.; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Marion was a kind and considerate son, brother and husband, and his friendship was valued by his many friends and acquaintances.