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Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
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Barnes, Loren R.

Loren R. Barnes was born near New Buffalo, Michigan, Aug 31, 1857, and died in Lenox, Iowa, Oct. 21, 1935 after a month's illness, at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 21 days.

 

On Jan. 16 1882, at Berwick, Illinois, he was married to Anna M. Runyon, who died June 8, 1925. Three children were born to them, one dying in infancy.

 

Mr. Barnes is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Mable Jenkins of Clearfield, and Mrs. Goldie Stephens of Peoria, Ill.; and one brother, John Barnes of New Buffalo, Michigan. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

 

In 1893 he left Illinois and settled on a farm near Lenox. Thirteen years later he moved to an acreage in the town. He united with the M. E. church of Lenox in 1904 and was a member of that church at the time of his death.

 

For the past eight years he has lived in the Rhodenbaugh home, assisting In the care of the recently deceased Mr. Rhodenbaugh, which greatly taxed

his strength.

 

Funeral services were held m the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, Oct 22, in charge of the Rev. Thomas Kelly. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 27, 1935

 

Clayton, Berrymine Haley -

Berrymine Haley Clayton, son of Geo. A. and Julia Shelton Clayton was born March 9, 1863 near Cameron, Warren county Illinois and passed away at his

home in Lenox, Sept. 23rd, 1935, aged 72 years, 6 months and 14 days He was married to Emma Dell of Cameron, Ill., February 14 1883 and to this union were born four children, Harry, Geo., Roy and Elsie.

 

They came to Kent, Iowa in 1884 and lived on a farm in the vicinity of Kent and Lenox until they came to Lenox in 1903 where they establish the home

in which he lived until his death.

 

He was rural mail carrier for 28 years and was known and made a host of friends on the route he served efficiently for so many years.

 

He is survived by his widow, three children, George and Roy Clayton and Mrs. Herman Holben of Lenox. One son Harry preceded him in death, January 12 1935. He also leaves eight grandchildren and 2 great grand children. Three brothers are left of this family.

 

He was a member of the Lenox Church of Christ; also of the Modern Woodmen of America. He was a man whose opinions were respected and advice often

sought by his associates.

 

Funeral services were held at the Arnold Funeral home on Wednesday, September 25. Hymes of the church were played by Mrs. A. H. Peacock.  Rev

I G Randels read the scripture and offered prayer. F. L. Shepherd spoke from the text, Blessed are they that mourn for thev shall be comforted. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday September 26, 1935

 

Cless, John Albert -

John Albert Cless, son of Henry and Elizabeth Schaeffer Cless, was born Feb. 11, 1875, at Lancaster, Ohio and died September 13, 1935 at Des Moines, la. He was the youngest of a family of six children, four boys and two girls. His father, mother and a sister preceded him in death. Three brothers, George Henry, of Barnesville, Ohio; William E. of St. Paul and Emil G. of Des Moines, and a sister, Miss Katherine Cless of Lancaster, Ohio survive him.

 

He came to Des Moines at an early age and worked for a wholesale hardware  company until 1898. In October of that year, he and his brother, Emil G. bought the L. B. Wilson hardware stock in Lenox, and operated the store until 1919 when they sold it. He then moved to Des Moines.

 

He was baptized and confirmed in St. Peters Lutheran church of Lancaster, Ohio, and transferred his membership to the UP Church, Lenox.  At his death,

he was a member of Westminster Presbyterian church in Des Moines, where he held the office of elder.

 

He was married to Bertha Humphrey, Sept. 17, 1902.

 

He was a member of Tremont Lodge, No. 343, A. F. & A. M. Lenox of Eureka Chapter, No 77 Corning and Temple Commandery No. 4KT, Des Moines.

 

He was  highly esteemed and respected as a business man and citizen, and was loyal and devoted to his home, his family his business associates, his

church, his town and community.

 

Funeral services were held at Lenox, Sunday, Sept. 15, and were in charge of the Mason fraternity.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935

 

Eberle, Donovan Dean –

Donovan Dean, 10 day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryon Eberle died at the home of his parents Monday morning, October 14. He was born October 3 and had

not been well since birth. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home and were, in charge of Rev. Lossner of Creston.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 17, 1935

 

Franklin, Herman -

Herman Franklin of Blockton, Iowa passed away Sunday at his home. He was a brother of Mrs. Bert Henshaw living northwest of Clearfield. His funeral will be Wednesday at Blockton.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935

 

Green, Horace Butler “Bud” –

Horace Butler Green, oldest son of George W. and Rachel Beaty Green was born In Lee county, Iowa, December 5, 1865, and died at the home of his

cousins, Ralph and Laura Green in Clearfield, Iowa, Sunday morning, October 20, 1935, aged 69 years, 10 months and 15 days.

 

He came with his parents to Taylor county, Iowa, when a lad of 2 years, and located near Platteville. Later he moved near Clearfield, where he has spent the remainder of his life.

 

He was married to Miss Ellen Baxter of near Conway, Iowa December 14, 1893, and to them two children were born. Vera died at the age of five months,

and the son, Harry E. Green of Greeley, Colo., survives. The mother died July 14, 1897, leaving the small son and husband surviving. The son was taken

into the home of Mrs. John Green and there was raised to manhood.

 

Bud, as he was known to everyone, is survived by his son Harry E. Green, his daughter-in-law and three grandchildren of Greeley, Colo.; three sisters

Mrs. Sadie Beach of Lamars, Colo.; Mrs. Nellie Olson of Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Conner of Bedford, Iowa; two brothers, Geo. E. Green of Oskaloosa,

Iowa; and William S. Green of Bakersfield, Calif.; an aged uncle, Ed Beaty of Keokuk, Iowa; an aged aunt, Mrs. Mary Daughtery of Kansas City, Mo.

 

He was a member of Lodge No. 11 of Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Clearfield.  He went to the home of his cousins, Ralph and Laura Green

Wednesday night, and his sister, Mrs. Mary Conner of Bedford came Thursday to help care for him.

 

Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. W. C. Henn. Interment was made in Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 31, 1935

 

Hansell, Charles Fremont –

Charles F. Hansell passed away at his home northeast of Clearfield Monday morning, September 23rd at the age of 72 years. He has been in ill health

for some time and all that medical aid could do was of no avail. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Milligan of Shannon City and Mrs. Ruth

Horton of Clearfield; two sons Harry at home and Bert of Diagonal, several grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

 

Funeral services will be held in the Calvary church Wednesday afternoon. A complete obituary will be given next week.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935

 

Hansell, Charles Fremont -

Charles Fremont Hansell, the youngest son of David and Lydia Ann Hansell, was born in Lexington, Ohio, March 11, 1863 and died at his home near

Clearfield, September 23, 1935, aged 72 years. 6 months and 12 days. When eighteen years old he moved with his parents to Lenox, Iowa, and one year later to a farm east of Lenox where he lived until 1923 when he moved to Clearfield, remaining there for five years. He then moved back to the farm where he spent the remainder of his life.

 

In 1891 he married Laura Jones and six children were born to them.

 

The names of the living children are Harry of Clearfield, Mrs. Hattie Millikin of Shannon City, Bert Hansell of Diagonal, and Mrs. Ruth Horton of Clearfield.

Two children, Jessie and Edna, died in infancy. Besides his devoted companion and children he leaves one brother, Joe Hansell of Creston, and three

grandchildren.

 

In 1904 he was converted and joined the Calvary Church. For the past thirty-one years he has not only been glad and rejoiced in his affiliation with the

church, but has helped carry on the work of the Church in ways which were open to him. The fact that he was a good Christian man is not only a comfort

to his sorrowing bereaved ones but to others who knew him.

 

For a considerable time he had not been well, but was not complaining.  His  answer when asked how he was, was always optimistic.  He did not want to

appear sick. He will be greatly missed in this community where he has lived for more than half a century.

 

Funeral services were held in Calvary Church at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rev. J. C. Turner conducted the service, and interment was in Clearfield cemetery.

Music was furnished by E. C. Heaton, J. R. Crew, Mrs. J. R. Crew, and Mrs. J. C. Barrans, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Baker.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 3, 1935

 

Henry, George D. -

George D. Henry was born in Sharpsburg, Ky, October 10, and died at his home

 in Lenox, Iowa, Sept. 20 1935 aged 40 years, 11 months and 10 days.

 

His parents moved to Oklahoma when he was about 8 years old and in 1915 he came to Iowa and remained here until his death. He was married to Miss

Joanna May Nelson, Aug. 26, 1925.

 

He enlisted early during the World War and was ready for service over seas when he was detailed to help fight a fire. The gas has inhaled while fighting

the fire caused blood poison to develop later when he was vaccinated for overseas service. It is thought this was a contributing factor to his death by tuberculosis.  For the remainder of the war he served as cook and was given an honorable discharge from Co. A, 11th Battalion, U.S. Guards, on Jan. 20, 1918. His service record shows character excellent and work honest and faithful.

 

Denied children of his own, he dearly loved all little children, and picked up one ragged, hungry urchin and gave him a home for two years.

 

He is survived by his wife three brothers, W. S. Henry of Skedee, Okla., Bruce of Wiston, Mo. and Charlie of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Read of Owensville, Ky., and Mrs. Gertrude Howard of Fairfax, Okla.

 

Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Sunday Sept. 22 at 2 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. I. G. Randels. Parkinson Post, American Legion

had charge of the services at the grave and Mr. Henry was buried with full military honors in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935

 

Murdock, Fannie Bell Bowen -

Fannie Bell Bowen, daughter of Samuel F. and Virginia Bowen, was born in Knox county, Illinois, Jan. 19, 1862, and died Oct. 20, 1935, at the age of 73

years, 9 months and 1 day.

 

She moved from Illinois to the vicinity of Clearfield with her parents in 1882.

 

On Feb. 7, 1883 she was married to Allen M. Murdock and returned to Illinois, where they made their home for two years, then moved back to Iowa, where

she since resided in or near Clearfield. Her husband preceded her in death by more than six years.

 

To them were born two children, Raymond B. Murdock and Mildred McMath, both of Clearfield.

 

She united with the Baptist church when a young girl, and has always been a faithful member and a loyal worker as long as her health permitted. The last six years of her life she was confined to her home, an invalid, but was always

cheerful, and enjoyed having her friends and neighbors coming in to see her.

 

She is survived by her son, Raymond Murdock and family, her daughter, Mildred McMath and family; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Spurrier, Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs. Delia Lyddon of Clearfield; two brothers, Chester Bowen of Ainsworth, Nebr. and Edwin Bowen of Clearfield.

 

Funeral services were held in the U.P. church, Tuesday, at 2:30, in charge of the Rev. H. B. Hutchman. Interment was in Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 31, 1935

 

Rhodenbaugh, Eliphalet E. -

Eliphalet E. Rhodenbaugh died at his home in Lenox, Friday, September 20, 1935, at the age of 96 years, 8 months, and 4 days. At the time of his death he was the oldest person in Lenox.  For several years because of physical infirmities, he had been helpless and was confined to a wheel chair.

 

He died at 1:30, Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the home, Sunday afternoon, and were in charge of Dr. A. L. Davidson of Coin, la. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

 

Mr, Rhodenbaugh was born in Union county, Pa., Jan. 16, 1839, and was the son of Jacob and Catherine Rhodenbaugh. He resided in Pennsylvania until

1859, when he was 21, and then came west to Mercer county, Ill.  Here, on Sept. 12, 1865 he was married to Ella Mercer.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Rhodenbaugh moved to Taylor county, la., in the spring of 1874 and bought a farm. It was prairie land and Mr. Rhodenbaugh broke it and

farmed it until in the spring of 1893 when he moved to Lenox. Mrs. Rhodenbaugh died Nov. 29, 1906.

 

On Sept. 11, 1907, he was married to Belle Runyon. She died June 11, 1916.

Mr. Rhodenbaugh had two sisters and three brother, all of whom preceded him in death.

 

He is survived by four nieces Christina Walters, Margaret Bremer, and Sarah Moeller, all of Dixon, Ill., Gertrude Yager of Northumberland, Pa., and

one nephew, Jacob Rhodenbaugh of Dixon, Ill. One niece, Katherine Moeller, preceded him in death. ,

 

Mr. Rhodenbaugh accumulated a great amount of property and it is believed that he was the wealthiest man in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935

 

Will Dated 2 Years Ago was Filed Wed. At Bedford

E. E. Rhodenbaugh, who died here last week at the age of 96 divided his estate between relatives, close family friends, those who took care of him during his

last years, and the four Protestant churches in Lenox, according to a will filed in the office of the clerk of court at Bedford, Wednesday. Alma B. Rogers is named as executrix under the will.

 

The will, dated September 28, 1933, superseded a will dated January 2, 1933, which was filed Tuesday.

 

Under the terms of the will filed Wednesday, the following people benefit:

L R. Barnes, Lenox $ 5,000

Margaret Wilhelm, Northumberland, Pa 1,000

Alma B. Rogers, Lenox 15,000

Mrs. Mable Jenkins, Clearfield 3,000

Mrs. Goldie Stephens, Peoria, Illinois 3,000

Glen Runyan, Tacoma, Washington 1,000

E. E. Reynolds, Lenox  1,000

Ben Wurster, Lenox 2,000

Four Protestant churches in Lenox, each 1,000

Balance of estate to four nieces and nephews who live in Illinois.

 

In the will filed Tuesday the entire estate, after payment of expenses, was to be divided equally between the five nieces and the nephew, who are mentioned in the new will. Ben Wurster was named as executor.

 

The Rhodenbaugh estate is estimated at around $75,000 and is made up of cash, bonds, town properties, and 150 shares in the First National Bank in Lenox.

 

The complete text of the will filed Wednesday follows:

 

I, E. E. Rhodenbaugh of the city of Lenox, county of Taylor, State of Iowa do make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.

I

It is my will that after my decease as convenient, that all my just debts be paid.

II

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to L. R. Barnes of Lenox, Iowa, the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, the same being given in recognition of his kind and faithful services, heretofore rendered in my behalf.

III

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to my beloved sister, Margaret Wilhelm of Northumberland, Pa., the sum of One Thousand Dollars, the being given to her because of my affection of her as my sister.

IV

I hereby give, devise and bequeath, to Alma B. Rogers, now residing with me, residence address, Creston, Iowa, the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars, the

same being given to her in consideration of the affectionate service heretofore and now being rendered me and the further consideration of her relationship

to me through marriage. I have included in this gift and devise to her, that which I otherwise would have given and bequeathed to her Mother, Mrs. Chas.

Warner. Because of her relationship to me, I give and devise the entire sum, above named, to said Alma B. Rogers, believeing in so doing it will better

serve the purpose intended.

V

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Mrs. Mable Jenkins of Clearfield, Iowa, the sum of Three Thousand Dollars and to Mrs. Goldie Stephens, of Peoria

Illinois the sum of Three Thousand Dollar, and to Mr. Glen Runyan, of Tacoma, Washington, the sum of One Thousand Dollars, the same being given to them because of my relationship to them through marriage.

VI

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to E. E. Reynolds,, of Lenox, Iowa, the sum of One Thousand Dollars the same being  given in consideration of our long, intimate and personal friendship.

VII

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Ben Wurster, of Lenox, Iowa, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, in consideration of the assistance received from him in

the management of my business affairs and property.

VIII

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Presbyterian Church, the United Presbyterian Church, the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Christian

Church, all of Lenox, Iowa, each the sum of One Thousand Dollars

IX

All the bequests, above enumerated, I direct to be paid as soon after my demise as may be convenient and as may be made in the efficient and economical administration of my estate, and in the event, through unforeseen

and unexpected misfortune or financial losses, there should be insufficient estate to pay such above bequests in full, then I direct, that all of such be paid

an equal percentage on the amount respectively bequeathed to said beneficiaries.

X

I hereby give, devise and bequeath, per stirpes, to by beloved nieces and nephew, Mrs. Gertrude Yager, of Northumberland Pa., Mrs. Christina Walters, of Dixon, Illinois, Mrs. Sarah Moeller of Dixon, Illinois, Mrs. Margaret Bremer, of Dixon, Illinois and Mr. Jake Rhodenbaugh, of Harmon, Illinois, all of the remainder of my estate of which I may die seized personal, real and mixed, to be their property in fee simple, share and share alike.

XI

I hereby nominate and appoint the above named Alma B. Rogers to be the executrix of my estate.

XII

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 28 day of September, 1933.

E. E. Rhodenbaugh

Witness, M. L. Burfc

Witness, Mabel K. Burt

 

On this 28th day of September 1933 the foregoing will, consisting of three typewritten pages, was in our presence signed and executed by E. E. Rhodenbaugh and by him declared to be his last will and testament and at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, we have subscribed our names witnesses thereto.

M. L. Burt

Mabel K. Burt

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935

 

Riley, Marvin J. –

Marvin J. Riley, son of Martin and Eva Riley was born near Wellsville, Ohio May 27, 1856 and died September 25, 1935, aged 79 years, 3 months, and 28

days. At the age of 12, he came with his parents to Iowa and located in Adams county.  Here he grew to manhood and on September 6, 1882, he was married to Alice Joanna Casey.  To them five children were born, Harvey, Mae, Carl and Harold, all of whom are living except Carl who died at the age of 4 years, 6 months.

 

Mrs. Dave Moser, who made her home with this family since early childhood feels the loss of the one who acted as a kind and loving father as keenly as one of his own children.  Mr. Riley and his wife have lived on the same farm since they began housekeeping 53 years ago.  He united with the Methodist church of his place in his early days, and remained a faithful member and was a faithful attendant as long as his health permitted.  He served as a member of the church board for about thirty years.

 

He was a man who spent his life in loving thoughtfulness for his family.  About a year ago he was stricken with a serious illness.  Medical aid and loving hands administered all that was humanly possible for his comfort, but death came as a relief to his intense suffering and his pain racked body Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. 

 

He was a kind and loving husband and father, and his presence in the home can be replaced by loving thoughts of him.  He is survived by his wife and four children, three grandsons, one sister, Mrs. James Fowler, four brothers, William, Frank, Charles and Lewis, also other relatives and a host of friends.  Funeral services were held at the Mercer Center M. E. church at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Rev. Beers, assisted by Rev. W. H. Warrior of Blockton.  Burial was made at Walnut Grove cemetery at Corning.

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Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 3, 1935

 

Rong, Henry -

Henry Rong, son of Henry and Frederica Rong was born in Germany, Aug. 14, 1858, and departed this life in the Greater Community hospital in Creston,

Iowa on September 15th, 1935, at the age of 77 years; 1 months and 1 day. At the age of seven, he with his parents and two sisters emigrated from Germany

to Pleasant Hills, Ohio, making that place his home for many years. Being reared in a purely Christian home, Mr. Rong was baptized in the German Lutheran church in Covington, Ohio. On October 1st, 1895, he was united in marriage to Jane Leonard and to this union were born six children: Mary Parcel, Centerville, Iowa; Leonard of Arrgo, Calif.; Dorothy DeVoe of Clearfield; Harold of Mansing, Idaho; George of Manhattan, Nevada and Wilbur of Clearfield. In the spring of 1908, he with his family came to Iowa, making their home west of Clearfield until a few years ago when he and Mrs. Rong moved into Clearfield where he has since resided. He was a kind and loving husband. He is survived by his wife, six children; two brothers, Fred and John Rong and

two sisters, Sophia Bossinger and Maggie Bashor all of Ohio, besides other relatives and friends.

 

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 17, at the United Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. B. Hutchman. All children were present at the funeral except Harold Rong of Marsing, Idaho. Interment was in the Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935

 

Seller, Ann[a] Mary Whyte –

Ann[a] Mary Whyte, daughter of Joseph and Emma Whyte, was born at South Argyle, N. Y. on August 20, 1862, and died at the home of her son in Marceline,

Mo., on November 10, 1935, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 21 days.

 

On Dec. 8, 1880 she was married to Columbus S. Seller, who survives her. Ten children were born to them, three of whom preceded the mother in death,

two dying in infancy and Virgil, who died Feb. 23, 1920.

 

Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Vena Saunders of Bereseford, S. D., Mrs. Bertha Toland of Lenox, Miss Anna

Seller and Mrs. Edith Johnson both of Chicago, Ill., Lester of Marceline, Mo., Oscar of Pierson, Iowa and Cedric of Lenox She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Lottie Whittmer of Pierson, Iowa; Mrs. Gertrude Clark of Crawfordsville, Iowa, and Mrs. Jennie Holman of Waukee, Wis.

 

Mrs. Seller came, at an early age, with her parents to the community of Lenox and resided here for a number of years. In 1913 she moved to Macon, Mo., later moving to Marceline and residing there until the time of her death.

 

She was a member of the M.E. church of Clearfield, Iowa.

 

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the M.E. church in Lenox by the Rev. Thomas Kelly. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 13, 1924

 

Shanholtzer, Frank –

Word has been received of the death of a former resident of Clearfield, Frank Shanholtzer on September 9th, in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He had submitted to

an operation for appendicitis.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935

 

Swope, Mary Annus Parkins

Mary Annus, daughter of Levi and Margaret Ann Parkins, was born in Blunt county, Tennessee, February 9, 1861, and died a her home in Clearfield, Iowa,

October 11, 1935, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 2 days.

 

When three years of age she came with her parents to Indiana, and at the age of eight years they came to Washington, county, Iowa, then in 1881 they moved to Ringgold county and lived there until 1885, when they moved to Clearfield, where she has since resided.

 

On December 17, 1885 she was married to Henry T. Swope.  Mr. Swope died April 22. 1935, preceding his wife by about six months .

 

Five children were born to them, three sons, Granville, Orville and David all dying in infancy. One son, Woodson L Swope, and one daughter, survive;

also the son-in-law, F. P. Steward; two grandchildren, Roger T. and Melba Steward; two brothers, D. L. Parkins of Diagonal, Iowa; W. R. Parkins of Kerman, Calif.; two sister, Mrs. Emma Ferguson of Ft. Morgan, Colo.; and Mrs. Josie Montville of Pipestone, Mont.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

 

When just a girl she became a member of the United Presbyterian church, being a member of the Platte Valley church, then moving her membership

to the Clearfield United Presbyterian church, where she has remained a faithful member. For many years she has not been able to be at the church

services but was always interested in the welfare of the church and community.

 

She was a loving mother, sister and grandmother, and a friend to whom she came in contact.

 

Mrs. Swope was a charter member of the Wildress Camp, No. 1023 of the Royal Neighbors of America.

 

Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Sunday at 3 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. B. Hutchman and assisted by Rev.

P. O. Nystrend, pastor of the Christian church. Interment in the Clearfield cemetery.

 

Singers were: Guy Henderson, J. R. Crew, Mrs. J. N. Stephenson, Mrs. J. R. Crew, Mrs. J. D. Barrens, Mrs. Mytra Young, J. R. Henderson and Donald Green.

 

Pallbearers were: Tom Henderson, Claude Brown, Gene Baxter, Ralph Green, Frank Green and C. J. Swan.

 

Those attending the funeral of Mrs. Swope Sunday from a distance, were: Mrs. Merrill Walters and Mrs. Vergil Stamper of Creston; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sheuden, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Shelden and Ferman Steward of Mt. Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Guy German and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Milt Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Spicer of Benton; Mrs. Maude Hogue of Diagonal; Mr. and Mrs. Walter

Frank Lindner of Emerson.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 17, 1935