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[Beall, Mary Emily
Cadle]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday October 15, 1908 [p. 1]
Death of Mrs. N. D.
Bell
George
Wallace received a message
Tuesday conveying the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. N. [elson] D.
[aniel] Bell [Beall], which occurred at her home in Moorhead, Iowa, Monday evening.
The
deceased was formerly Miss [Mary] Emily Cadle, and most of her girlhood days were spent in
Taylor County. After she grew to womanhood she was married to N. [elson] D.
[aniel] Bell [Beall], who is a
brother of Mrs. G. [eorge] W. [ashington] Wallace [Sarah Beall], and about 25 years ago they moved to Moorhead.
The
deceased is survived by her husband and two children, both grown to maturity.
One child [Cora] died before
they left here and is buried at Lexington cemetery.
Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace left for
Moorhead Tuesday evening and arrived in time for the funeral which was held at
2 p. m. Wednesday.
[Finch, Donald]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 31, 1938 p. 7
GRAVITY
DONALD FINCH DIES
Was Husband of The
Former Miss Eva Huss
Donald
Finch passed away in a Des Moines
hospital Monday night, following a serious operation. Mrs. Finch will be remembered as the former Miss Eva Huss. Several relatives from this community attended funeral services for Mr.
Finch in Des Moines Wednesday.
[Foreman, Albert D.]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday September 30,
1909 p. 4
Obituary
Albert
D. Foreman died at his home in
Hume, Mo., Sunday, September 26, and the remains were brought here Tuesday, the
funeral being held at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. L. Cobb. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday at
the home, by Elder Wm. Cobb.
The
deceased was born September 21, 1849, in Shelby county, Indiana, and was the
son of Solomon and Rachael Foreman,
being one of six children, all deceased save two. Early in life he united with
the Church of Christ in Illinois. His parents moved from Indiana to this county
in 1854 where he has resided most of the time since.
He
was married Feb. 29, 1872, to Miss Margaret Catherine Taylor, of this county and to this union there were born
three daughters, Maola [Mayola], Susan Ethel and Bertha Prunelia [Permelia], the latter dying in Parnell, Mo., about 17 years
ago.
A
few years ago the deceased moved to Bates County, Mo., where on Saturday, on
the streets of Hume, he was stricken with apoplexy from which he died the
following day, at 4:30 p. m.
He leaves a wife, two
daughters, one brother and one sister, besides a host of relatives and friends
to mourn his loss.
[Note:
Marriage records, Taylor County Courthouse, Bedford, Iowa give the marriage
date as February 28, 1872.]
[Foreman, Albert D.]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday September 30,
1909 [p. 1]
DIES OF APOPLEXY
Albert D. Foreman Stricken on the Streets of Hume, Mo.
Albert
D. Foreman, who lived many years
in Taylor county, was stricken with apoplexy on the street of Hume, Mo.,
Saturday, and died the next day at 4:30 o'clock p. m. at the age of 60 years.
Mr.
Foreman was born in Shelby
County, Indiana, September 2, 1849. He was the son of Solomon and Rachel
[Golding] Foreman and one of six
children, all deceased except two. His parents moved from Indiana to this
county about the year 1854, and he resided here most of the time since. A few
years ago he moved to Bates County, Missouri, where his death occurred.
February
29, 1872, he was married to Miss [Margaret] Catherine Taylor of this county. They were the parents of three
daughters, Maola [Mayola], Bertha Permelia and Susan Ethel. Bertha died 17 years ago. Mrs. Foreman and the two daughters survive and they express
thanks for the kindnesses of friends who have extended sympathy and aid in this
bereavement.
Mr. Foreman was a member of the Church of Christ, which he
joined in about 1886.
[Note:
Marriage records, Taylor County Courthouse, Bedford, Iowa give the marriage
date as February 28, 1872.]
[Foreman, Margaret
Catherine Taylor]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday June 13, 1929 p. 3
Mrs. Albert Foreman
Margaret
C. [atherine] Taylor was born
April 4, 1854, in Cedar County, Iowa, and was married Feb. 29th,
1870 [Feb. 28, 1872], to Albert Foreman. To this union were born three daughters, two having preceded the
mother in death, also her husband, who passed away 16 years ago. She was
converted at the age of 18 and united with the Christian Church where she
always remained a faithful, obedient member. Her last illness and death was not
a surprise as she had been in failing health for the last four or five years.
She bore her suffering with much patience, and was conscious until the last.
She passed away Sunday morning, June 2nd, 1929, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
[Susan] Ethel Mullies of Hume,
Mo. She leaves to mourn her demise
one daughter, Mrs. [Susan] Ethel Mullies of Hume, Mo. Two brothers and three sisters, three grandchildren,
one great grandchild, and a host of friends.
The
funeral services were held in the Christian Church of Bedford at 2:00 p. m.,
Tuesday, June 4, 1929, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris, the pastor. Interment
was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Mrs. Foreman was a sister of Mrs. Sid Bradley of this city.
[Note:
Marriage records, Taylor County Courthouse, Bedford, Iowa give the marriage
date as February 28, 1872.]
[Gaule, Phillip]
Bedford Times-Press
July 23, 1970 p. 5
Phillip Gaule, 72 Rites Monday
Funeral
services for Phillip Gaule,
72, of Bedford were held Mon., July 20, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in
Bedford. Mr. Gaule died July
17, 1970 at his home in Bedford. Interment was at Conway Cemetery, Conway.
Phillip
Gaule, son of William and Mary
Jane McCort Gaule, was born March
15, 1898.
Mr.
Gaule lived most of his life in
Bedford and other parts of Taylor County, Iowa.
He
was preceded in death by his father, mother, eight brothers, and one sister.
He
is survived by one brother, Richard Gaule, of Diagonal; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.
He
will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
[Kemper, Cora Alice]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 21, 1940 p. 6
MISS CORA KEMPER
Miss
Cora Kemper, a resident of
Bedford for many years, died at her home in west Bedford Saturday, March 16
after a lingering illness.
The
funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Tuesday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. C. Max Buck. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.
Cora
Alice Kemper, daughter of W.
[illiam] R. and [Sarah] J. [ane] V.[ermillion] Kemper, was born at Centerville, Iowa Oct. 23, 1869,
being aged 70 years, 4 months and 22 days at the time of her death.
She
came to Taylor County with her parents in the spring of 1870. They first lived
on a farm east of Bedford, then came to Bedford where she lived the remainder
of her life with the exception of a short time in Centerville and Blanchard.
Her
mother died August 15, 1925 and her father Feb. 19, 1927. A sister, Miss
Grace [Caroline] Kemper and a
brother, E. [dgar] V. [ermillion] Kemper also preceded her in death. She leaves a sister-in-law, Mrs. E.
[dgar] V. [ermillion] Kemper of
Lincoln, Nebr., three nieces and three nephews, two grand nieces and four grand
nephews; also several cousins.
She
graduated from the Bedford high school in 1888, taught school a short time and
taught music a number of years.
She
united with the Church of Christ in 1884 during the ministry of J. P. Lucas and
had been active in church work until her health failed three years ago. She had
been a member of the Woman's Missionary Society since 1892, was superintendent
of the Sunday school 17 years and was a Sunday school teacher for years.
[Morris, Paul Howard]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 17, 1981 p. 4
Final Rites Held
September 12 For Paul Morris,
79
Funeral
services for Paul Morris, 79,
of Glenwood, Iowa, held September 12 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were
conducted by Rev. Marcia Smith. Mr. Morris died September 9, 1981 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Interment
was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa.
Paul
Howard Morris, son of Scott
and Dorothy Woodworth Morris,
was, born at Yorktown, Iowa, August 4, 1902.
He
lived in Gravity, Iowa and grew to maturity in Gravity where he attended the
public school and Christian Church. In June of 1922 he was united in marriage
to Eula Morgan at Gravity and
they lived at Bedford and Gravity.
To
this union two children were born: Norman Morris, who died in 1965, and Clara Lou Hardin.
In
1953, Eula died in Gravity,
Iowa.
In
April 1963, Paul was united in
marriage to Pauline Dowell and
they resided in Glenwood, Iowa.
He
was engaged in the grocery business at Posten and son at Gravity, Iowa. From
1963-1971, he was employed at the Glenwood State Hospital School.
He
was a member of the Christian Church in Gravity, Iowa.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Eula and Pauline, son, Norman, and
three brothers.
Left
to cherish his memory are his daughter, Clara Lou Hardin of Bedford and granddaughter, Teresa Krause of Fort Collins, Colorado.
He
was a sweet gentle and kind man whose love touched all. A love that flowed out
of him and was returned to him many times over. We thank God for the life of
this beautiful son of God.
[Morris, Pauline Ray
Dowell]
Bedford Times-Press
July 23, 1970 p. 5
Pauline Morris Rites Tuesday
Funeral
services for Mrs. Paul (Pauline) Morris, 68, of Glenwood, Ia., were held at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home
Tuesday, July 21 with Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Morris died at Saint Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebr.,
following a short illness July 17, 1970. Interment was at Washington Cemetery,
Gravity.
Pauline
Ray Morris, daughter of Don W.
and Jessie M. [ay Masters] Ray,
was born May 28, 1902 at Gravity, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood and spent
[a] major part of her life.
On
May 1, 1926, she was united in marriage to Harold V. [ernelle] Dowell, who preceded her in death, December 8, 1953. She
was also preceded in death by her parents.
On
April 28, 1963 she was united in marriage to Paul H. [oward] Morris of Gravity and they moved to Glenwood, Iowa, to
make their home and where they have since resided.
She
was a member of the Methodist Church of Gravity and a Past Worthy Matron of the
Order of Eastern Star.
Left
to cherish memories are her husband, Paul of Glenwood; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Schirmer, of Sun City, Ariz.; an aunt, Gertrude Masters of Omaha, Nebr.; a step-daughter, Mrs. John F.
Hardin; and many friends who will
greatly miss her.
[Ray, Don W.]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 25, 1935 p. 2
Conway
Attend Ray Funeral
Mr.
and Mrs. Ira Roberts, Mr. and
Mrs. Herman Roberts, and George
Norton attended funeral services
in Gravity Monday afternoon for Don Ray.
[Ray, Don W.]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 25, 1935 p. 8
gravity
Don Ray Succumbs
Don
Ray, who had been ill for some
time, following a stroke of paralysis, died Saturday evening at the home west
of Gravity. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Gravity M. E.
church. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.
[Ray, Jessie May
Masters]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 21,
1960 p. 4
Mrs. Jessie Ray Died In Omaha
Mrs.
Jessie Ray, 81, of Gravity died
at Clarkson hospital In Omaha Sunday, January 17. Funeral services are being
held at two o'clock Thursday afternoon, at the Methodist church in Gravity with
Rev. Frank Greenwood officiating. Burial in Gravity cemetery.
Mrs
Ray is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Schirmer of
Chicago, Mrs. Pauline Dowell of
Gravity; and one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Masters of Omaha. Mr. Ray died several years ago.
[Ray, Jessie May
Masters]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 28,
1960 p 4
Mrs. Jessie Ray Rites At Gravity
Funeral
services for Mrs. Jessie Ray of Gravity, who died at Clarkson hospital in Omaha, January 17, were held at
the Methodist church in Gravity Thursday afternoon, January 21. Rev. Frank L.
Greenwood officiated. Burial in Washington cemetery at Gravity.
Jessie
May Masters, daughter of John
B. and Mary J. [Semple] Masters,
was born July 3, 1878 In Taylor county and passed away at the age of 81 years,
six months, 14 days.
On
March 1, 1899 she was united in marriage to Don W. Ray, who preceded her in death on July 20, 1935. To
this union two daughters were born.
Mrs.
Ray resided in and near Gravity
most of her life. She was a member of the Gravity Methodist Church since the
age of 18.
She
leaves two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Dowell of Gravity, Mrs. Dorothy Schirmer of Chicago; one sister, Miss Gertrude Masters of Omaha; several nieces and nephews.
[Ray, Susan Roberts]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 28,
1944 [p.
1]
Mrs. Susan Ray Dies Here Sept. 24
Mrs.
Susan Ray, a resident of Gravity
for many years, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Irwin in Bedford Sunday afternoon, September 24. The
funeral services were held at Gravity Wednesday afternoon.
[Ray, Susan Roberts]
Gravity Independent
Thursday October 5, 1944 p. 2
Obituary
Susan
L. Ray, daughter of Reuben P.
and Mary [Holmes] Roberts was
born in Des Moines County, Iowa, August 23, 1852, and departed this life
September 24th 1944 at Bedford, at the age of 92 years, 1 month and
1 day.
In
1865 with her family she moved to Taylor County where she spent the greater
part of her life. She was the youngest of six children.
On
December 10, 1867 she was united in marriage to Wesley W. [illiam] Ray. To this union three children were born, Carey
A, Mary Alice, and Don W. all of whom preceded her in death. Her husband
passed away in the year 1886.
At
an early age she united with the Christian church and was an active member as
long as her health permitted. In spite of her advanced age she was very active
and remained in her own home until about a year ago.
She
leaves to mourn her departure, her daughter in-law, Mrs Jessie Ray, of Chicago, two grand daughters Mrs Harold
Dowell of Gravity and Mrs G.
A. Schirmer of Chicago, Ill.,
several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The
funeral services were held at the Christian church here at 2 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon of last week, conducted by the Rev. C. E. Eppard of Clarinda and
interment was in the Gravity cemetery.
The music was by a mixed
quartet consisting of Earl King, Don Foreman, Mrs Oliver Posten and Mrs Claude
Gray, Mrs Meredith Walker, accompanist. The pallbearers were Claude Gray, Harry
Valentine, Cleo Savage, Oliver Posten, Ira Jewell and Herbert Reeve.
[Note:
The same obituary was printed in the Bedford Times-Press, October 5, 1944, page 8.]
[Ray, Susan Roberts]
Gravity Independent
Thursday October 5, 1944 [p. 1]
Mrs
Jessie Ray of Chicago came last
week to attend the funeral of her mother-in-law, Mrs S. [usan] L. Ray. She visited her daughter, Mrs Harold Dowell and Mr Dowell. She will go from here to Omaha, Nebraska to visit
her sister, Miss Gertrude Masters before returning to Chicago.
[Weil, Chester Harvey]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 2,
1984 p. 4
Services Held in
Villisca For Chester H. Weil
Services
for Chester H. Weil, 76, were
held January 30 at Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca with Rev. Carl Cummings
officiating. Interment was at Villisca Cemetery in Villisca. Mr. Weil died January 26, 1984 at Vista Gardens Nursing
Home in Red Oak, Ia.
Chester
H. [arvey] Weil, son of Charles
Weil and Lillian Cutberth Weil was
born April 9, 1907 near Guss in Taylor County, Iowa.
He
grew to maturity in the area where he was born where he attended the public
school and was a part of the various community activities.
On
May 9, 1929 he was united in marriage to Gertrude [Belle] Akers of Gravity, Iowa. Two sons were born to bless
their home: Robert and Ronald
[Duane].
He
was a farmer during most of his active years and moved to Villisca upon retirement
six years ago.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; three sisters and one
grandson.
Left
to cherish his memory are his wife, Gertrude of the home; two sons, Robert and his wife Geraldine [Moore] of Clarinda, Iowa and Ronald and his wife Mary [Daily] of Shenandoah, Iowa; five grandchildren, Roger
and Denise [Marie] Spinler of
Clarinda, Iowa; Gaylen, Barbara and Michael Weil of Shenandoah, Iowa; other relatives and friends.
His
family and friends will remember him as a kind and considerate person and he
will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
[Weil, Lillian
Katherine “Lillie” Cutberth]
Gravity Independent
Thursday September 21,
1944 [p. 1]
Mrs
Chas. Weil
The death of Mrs Chas. Weil [Lillian Katherine
Cutberth], 79,
occurred at her home southeast of Villisca about midnight Friday, She has lived
on the same farm where she passed away, since she was 17 years old, which is
located eight miles southeast of Villisca.
Her son, Matthew Weil and wife of this place left Saturday
for Villisca and the funeral service was held Monday afternoon.
[Weil, Mathew Charles]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 30, 1959 p. 7
Mathew Weil Rites At
Gravity Saturday
Mathew
[Charles] Weil, son of Charles
and Lillie [Cutberth] Weil, was
born in Taylor County, near Guss, Iowa, on May 19, 1888. He passed away at his home in Gravity,
Thursday, July 16, 1959, at the age of 71 years, one month, 27 days.
He
was married to Nellie Sollars and to this union one daughter, Mable, was born. Both preceded him in death.
On
March 29, 1916, he was married to Mary Isabelle Squires and to this union two sons, Don Samuel and Charles Mathew were born.
He
is survived by his wife, the two sons, and eight grandchildren all of Gravity.
Also two brothers, Chester Weil of Gravity and Estel Weil of
Villisca.
He
was preceded in death by his father, mother, four brothers and three sisters.
As
a young man he joined the Methodist church at North Grove, Iowa.
Services
were held from the Christian Church in Gravity, Saturday, July 18, conducted by
Montie Avery. Burial in Hawleyville cemetery.
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