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[BATES, HENRY GIFFORD] Henry G. Bates was born in Butler County Ohio February 20, 1842. His parents moved to Jefferson County, Iowa in the year of 1849. He enlisted in the Fourth Iowa Cavalry at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in October 1861 and served throughout the Civil war being [mustered] out at Davenport, Iowa at the close of the war. On December 17, 1866 he was married .to Caroline M Monson who died in Bedford on February14, 1908. To this Union were born three sons and one daughter all of whom are living. They are Willis V. Bates and Birdell Bates of Clarinda, Clifford Bates and Estella M. Simpson both of Chicago, Illinois, all present at the services except Mrs. Simpson. He again married in Clarinda on October 3, 1911 Ophelia A. Eicker with whom he lived until her death which occurred in Clarinda Nov. 2, 1921. No children were born to this union. He leaves besides the children to mourn his loss two sisters, two half sisters and one half brother. When a lad in his teens he took Jesus Christ into his life and at a Camp Meeting in Jefferson County Iowa united with the Methodist Church and when he returned from the war he always took active part in all church work having a Sunday school class of his own. In later years when he did not attend church he was a constant reader of his bible and loved his Methodist Hymnal from which he sang nearly every day until his recent fast failing health. Early Friday morning he went to sleep waiting for his Christ to beckon him to his eternal rest and home. And at 4 o'clock that day his soul went out to the great beyond at the ripe old age of 82 years, 6 months and 16 days
[BATES, OPHELIA A. HANSON EIKER CUNNINGHAM] She was a native of Illinois. Her maiden name was Hanson. She was married to James A. Eiker, Feb. 24, 1881 and has resided in Iowa ever since. She was the mother of two daughters, Mrs. Ortie Eiker Morley of Lenox, Iowa and Mrs. Fleta Eiker Simmons of Clarinda. She was a widow for some years and then was married to Mr. Bates, October 3, 1911. She leaves behind, her husband, a brother, Mr. Monroe Hanson of St. Joseph, Mo., her daughters, a nephew, two nieces and five grandchildren. She united with the Presbyterian Church while in her home in Illinois and was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Clarinda at the time of her decease and all who knew her will remember her for her faithfulness.
[BATES, OPHELIA A. HANSON EIKER CUNNINGHAM] Her maiden name was Hanson. She was born near Hamilton, Illinois, January 5, 1853. She came to Iowa in 1880, and the next year [was] married to James A. Eiker. Two children were born to this union, Mrs. Ortie Morley of Lenox, Iowa and Mrs. Fleta Simmons, of Clarinda. Mr. Eiker died September 13, 1896 and then on October 3, 1911, she was married to Mr. Bates who, with her two daughters and a brother Monroe Hanson of St. Joseph, Mo., a nephew, two nieces and five grandchildren survive her. She united with the Presbyterian Church in Ill. in her girlhood and was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Clarinda at the time of her death. The burial took place at Lenox, Ia., last Friday. [BATES, OPHELIA ANGELINE HANSON EIKER]
[BOWMAN, GRACE E.]
[BOWMAN, WILLIAM N.] William B. Bowman, a street railway conductor, dead, and Miss Mollie Stuteville in a serious condition at St. Joseph's hospital, is the result of a shooting affray that took place early yesterday morning in the rooming house of Mrs. Katherine Marshall. The girl insists that the man shot her and then killed himself, and the nature of the wounds show that that was possible. The police, however, are carefully investigating the case and sensational developments may follow. The woman was shot through the right breast, the bullet from a 39-caliber revolver entering the pleural cavity. Bowman was shot through the front of the body and in the head. Bowman was dying when he was found immediately after the shooting, and lived only about fifteen minutes. The woman was still alive and conscious and was removed immediately to the hospital where her wound was attended by Dr. H. L. Walker. On the way to he hospital Patrolman Dan Shea, who was in charge of the ambulance, asked the girl what caused the shooting. "He did it! He did it!" she said. She then started to say something else, but relapsed into silence, Bowman was about 24 years of age and came to St. Joseph first in July 1900, going to work for the John S. Brittain dry goods house. Later he was employed in the Burlington offices and for a time ran a restaurant known as the Junction in South St. Joseph. It is understood that it was while in the restaurant business that Bowman first met Miss Stuteville and she went to work as a waitress in the eating house. The young man's home was formerly near Kent, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper N. Bowman, still live. He is known by many Corning people, having attended the Academy here several years ago. He made a very favorable impression upon those whom he met here and they have been loath to believe that he could have become involved in such an awful affair. Later reports, however, leave no room for doubt that he had been criminally intimate with the woman and the opinion seems to be that his approaching marriage with another caused her to shoot him and herself in a fit of jealousy. She was improving slightly according to the latest accounts, and had some chance of recovery. Bowman's body was brought to Kent for interment.
[BOWMAN, WILLIAM N.] At the inquest held yesterday it was proven that Miss Stuteville had purchased a revolver similar to the one with which the shooting was done, and had threatened his life. It also developed that Bowman under promise of marriage, had ruined her. Her recovery is doubtful. Bowman was the son of Jasper N. Bowman who lives a few miles southwest of Kent and not the son of Peter Bowman, as first reported and the two families are not related.
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[BURSACK, BERTHA LUCILLE WHERRY REED] [BURSACK, BERTHA LUCILLE WHERRY REED KENT] [BURSACK, BERTHA LUCILLE WHERRY REED KENT]
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[COTTRELL, TRUMAN] He was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Ann Caplinger Mar. 31, 1881 and to this union was born one son, James. Bro. Cottrell united with the Methodist Church in 1884 and has lived a consistent Christian life throughout the years. He loved his church and the brotherhood. There is left to mourn his going, the son James and three brothers, Robert A. of Des Moines, Frank L. of York, Nebr. and Elza of Denver, Colo. Out of the 71 years of his life Bro. Cottrell lived 56 years in Taylor Co. He was loved and honored by all his large circle of acquaintances. A friendly man, he never lacked for friends and he held the respect of all who knew him. In his passing one of the older residents of the community has gone to his reward. It can fittingly be said of him "Our Father has gone to the mansions of rest To the glorious land of the deity Blest." Services were conducted at Calvary M. E. Church Thursday at 2 p. m. by the pastor Rev. A. J. Matthews and interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.
[CUNNINGHAM, MILDRED DEAN HORTON]
[DENTON, COLEMAN SMOOT "COLE"] Mr. Denton was united in marriage to Eliza B. [elle] Johnston Dec. 24, 1874, and to this union one daughter, Ora May, was born. On June 15, 1881, death called this companion and left him alone with the little daughter. On March 1, 1883 he was united in marriage to Mary Kimberley. They made their home for four years near Greenview, where their two eldest children were born---Earl and Flora. They moved from the Illinois home to Oakland, Ia., where they made their home for about twelve years. At this home two more babies came to bless it---Bernice and Wayne. Twenty-three years ago they moved to the vicinity of Clearfield, which was their home until the last. The moved to Clearfield eight years ago, enjoying the closer friendship of the town. He was a sufferer of many years, patient thru it all and human minds cannot conceive of the intense suffering of the last years. He gradually weakened and his suffering was relieved by death last Friday awhile before noon. He was faithfully cared for through all the years by his companion. He leaves to mourn his going, his wife and five children, Mrs. Ora McClellan of Big Springs, Nebr.; Earl of Lorimor, Iowa; Mrs. Harry Lyddon of Clearfield, Iowa; Mrs. Walter Kerns of Clarinda, Iowa, and Wayne of Prescott, Iowa; twenty grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One brother, Charles Denton of Athens, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Judy of Oakland, Iowa; Mrs. Dwight Briggs of Long Beach, California and a host of other relatives and friends made as he travelled the pathway of life. The funeral services were held at Clearfield Christian Church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. W. Johnson of Redfield, Iowa, making the address, assisted in the service by Pastor Underwood. The pallbearers were old neighbors from the community west of town. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery. [Poem]
[DENTON, COLEMAN SMOOT "COLE"]
[DENTON, COLEMAN SMOOT "COLE"]
Mrs. Anne Judy of Oakland, Iowa came here to attend the funeral of her brother, Mr. Cole S. Denton.
[DENTON, MARY MARGARET KIMBERLY]
[DENTON, MARY MARGARET KIMBERLY] On March 1, 1883, she was united in marriage to Coleman Smoot Denton at Petersburg, Illinois. They made their home for four years near Greenview, Illinois, where their two eldest children were born, Earl and Flora. They moved from the Illinois home to Oakland, Iowa, where they made their home for about 12 years. At this time two more babies came to bless their home, Bernice and Wayne. Thirty-seven years ago they moved to the vicinity of Clearfield, which was their home until the last. They moved to Clearfield twenty-three years ago to enjoy the closer friendship of town life. She had joined the Christian Church and was baptized in the Ohio River at the age of sixteen. She was a faithful member of the church here as long as her health would permit. She was always faithful in attendance and active in all departments of the church. She leaves to mourn her passing, two sons—Earl of Thayer, Iowa and Wayne of Cherokee; --and two daughters, Mrs. Harry Lyddon of Clearfield, Mrs. Walter Kerns of Creston; fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; and also a step daughter—Mrs. Ora McClelland of Big Springs, Nebraska and her children and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 2 p. m. at the Clearfield Ch. Of Christ---with the pastor, Rev. S. D. Harlan in charge. Grandsons served as the pall bearers. Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery.
[FARROW, JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" DUGAN KEMERY] She is survived by two sons, Van Kemery and Adin Kemery, of Eugene, and one daughter, Mrs. Lottella McCullough of Canada. The funeral services will be announced later from the Branstetter chapel which is to be in charge.
[HARVEY, CLINTON JAMES] He was the son of William Milton and Rachel Jane Harvey and was born on a farm northeast of Clearfield just east of Calvary Church. He was 59 years and 5 days old. At an early age he became a Christian, uniting with the Baptist church and later he transferred his membership to the United Presbyterian Church of Clearfield, Iowa. He was the youngest of a family of five children, all of whom have preceded him to the great beyond except a sister, Mrs. Orah Stephens of Delphos, Iowa, who survives him. He was married on October 24, 1901 to Miss Mary E. Knox of Mt. Ayr, Iowa. Two children, a son and a daughter, were born to bless this home, James Gerald Harvey and Vera Arlene Elliott. He was a member of the Masonic Order, O. E. S. and Modern Woodmen. For the past number of years he has been engaged in the Coal and Produce business. When but 3 years of age his father passed away so he never knew a father's love and care, and at the age of 14 years began farming on the old home place. There were many battles to be fought and obstacles to surmount but he met them courageously and with determination. He was a kind and loving husband, a devoted father, a man of noble thoughts and kind deeds. He has gone from our midst and will be sadly missed from our community but we feel our loss is his gain. Blessed be the memory of such a life. To mourn his departure he leaves a wife, one son James Gerald Harvey, Leon, Iowa, one daughter, Mrs. Vera A. Elliott of Columbus, Neb., one sister Mrs. Orah Stephens, also two granddaughters. A host of friends and relatives regret his going. Funeral services were held in the United Presbyterian Church of Clearfield, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 30, at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. H. B. Hutchman. Masonic order had charge of the burial at the grave conducted by Brother Beaumont of Creston, Iowa. Interment was made in Clearfield Cemetery.
[HARVEY, MARY ETHA KNOX] She was the daughter of James and Flora Knox and was born in Claysville, Penn., May 21, 1874. On October 24, 1901 she was united in marriage to Clinton James Harvey at Mt. Ayr, Ia. and moved to a farm northeast of Clearfield where they made their home for several years, later moving into Clearfield. Two children, twins, a son and a daughter, were born to bless this home. In youth she united with the United Presbyterian Church and remained steadfast to the vows taken when received into the church. Though confined to her home she endeavored to be patient—bearing it bravely. To mourn her departure she leaves one son James Gerald Harvey, St. Joseph, Mo. and a daughter, Mrs. Vera Elliott, Clearfield, Ia., who has devotedly and tenderly cared for her; one sister, Mrs. Ada G. Schultz, Unadilla, Neb., also three grandchildren, Carolyn Elaine Harvey and James Marvin Harvey and Beverly Sue Elliott and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday p. m., November 10 at 2 o'clock from the United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. C. L. Ellis. Interment was made in Clearfield Cemetery.
[HEWITT, LEWIS STEEL] The body is being returned to Lenox where services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Bender funeral home with burial in the Lenox cemetery.
[HUNTSMAN, DALE DEAN] A native of Placerville [California], he attended grammar school in Pollock Pines and was a 1972 graduate of El Dorado High School. He attended Sacramento City College before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a gunnery sergeant and has been stationed in Yuma, Twenty Nine Palms, and Marine Barracks, Washington, D. C. Gunnery Sergeant Huntsman's decorations include the Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense Medal, the Good Conduct Medal with three stars, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Mr. Huntsman was the husband of Margie Huntsman of Yuma, Ariz.; the father of Jason, Heidi and Nathan Huntsman, all of Yuma; the son of Leonard and Inez Huntsman of Gravity, Iowa; the grandson of Ruth Huntsman of Gravity; and the brother of Janet Ramos of South Lake Tahoe. Funeral services were held October 24, 1985 at Chapel of the Pines, Placerville, Calif, with the Rev. Jim Goss officiating. Interment was in Westwood Hills Memorial Park.
[HUNTSMAN, DALE DEAN] He was born Oct. 20, 1954. He attended grammar school in Pollock Pines, Ca, and was a 1972 graduate of El Dorado High School. He attended Sacramento City College before enlisting in the U. S. Marine Corp. He was a gunnery sergeant and had been stationed at the Marine barracks, at Washington, D.C.; at Yuma, Az; at Okinawa, Japan and at Twenty-nine Palms, Ca. Huntsman's decoration included the Meritorious Unit Station, National Defense medal, Good Conduct medal with three stars and the Sea Service Deployment ribbon. He is survived by his parents of Gravity; his wife, Margie; three children, Jason, Heidi and Nathan, all of Yuma, Az; a sister, Janet Ramos, South Lake Tahoe Ca, and grandmother, Ruth Huntsman, Gravity.
[HUNTSMAN, DONALD "DON"] Donald was a son of Orie and Ruth Huntsman of Gravity. The family also lived in the Siam area. His wife, the former Joan Poore of Bedford, survives with their four children, John 19, Linda and Leonard, 16, and Steve, 10. The parents flew to the family home at Placerville, Calif., Feb. 10. Funeral services were at Placerville.
[HUNTSMAN, FRANCES LESHER] She is survived by her husband, three children; her mother, Mrs. Rose Lesher and three brothers. The Lesher family kept house for Jack Alexander for a number of years in Lenox.
[HUNTSMAN, HARRY BIRD] Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.
[HUNTSMAN, LLOYD DARREL] Lloyd Darrel Huntsman was born February 8, 1922 to Ora Huntsman and Ruth Hopkins Huntsman near Bedford, Iowa. In 1936 his family moved to California. Between 1942 and 1946 he served in the army (tank corps). June 10, 1950 Lloyd was married to Madylene Hawhee at the Clarinda Methodist Church and they lived in Pollock Pines, California 15 years, Whitefish, Montana one year and two months; moving to Iowa in January 1968. Lloyd worked in Timberfalling, as a construction worker, and gardener. Surviving Lloyd are his mother, wife Madylene, and their eight children, Mary Ann (Mrs. Ken) McLaughlin of Sunnymead, Calif.; David Huntsman and wife Glenda Kay of Sidney, Iowa; Norma (Mrs. Clarence) Vore of Hopkins, Mo.; Glenda Huntsman and her husband Doug Kappeler of Durant, Ia.; Kathy (Mrs. Norman) Burwell of Shenandoah, Ia.; Elaine Huntsman and her husband Jim Schliechtmann of Nichols, Ia.; Karen Huntsman of Coldwater, Michigan; and Dawn Huntsman at home; also a son, Jim Wilson of Forrest Hill, California, (two sons, seven daughters, two daughters-in-law, five sons-in-law; also four grandsons and six grand-daughters). Lloyd was preceded in death by his father Ora Huntsman, a brother Donald, and a sister Eula Crew, all of California.
[HUNTSMAN, STANLEY MILES] Stanley Miles Huntsman, son of Dow Huntsman and Lavinnie Graybill Huntsman, was born in Hopkins, Missouri September 8, 1923. He grew to maturity in the Gravity, Iowa area where he attended the public school. Stanley was united in marriage to Dorotha Utter and they resided in Gravity. Two children were born to them: Wayne and Linda; two sons, Dan and Darian were born to the union of Stanley and Helen Robinson. He engaged in farming and construction work. During his lifetime he had lived in Gravity, Clarinda, Shelby and Bedford, where he resided at the time of his death. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother Harry Byrd and his wife Helen Wallace Huntsman. Surviving him are his children: Wayne and his wife Carol Huntsman of Jefferson, South Dakota; daughter, Linda and her husband Steve Bailie of Minneapolis, Minnesota; sons Dan and Darian of Shelby, Iowa; grandchildren, Patty and her husband Joe Rarrat; Curt; Aaron and Stephane; sisters, Louise and her husband Kenneth Holland of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mildred Neller of St. Helena, California; other relatives and friends. He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Taylor Lodge No. 156, A.F. & A.M. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
[HUNTSMAN, STANLEY MILES] Bedford Police Chief Kent Hoskins indicated that the incident occurred about 1 a.m. Monday morning in Huntsman's apartment, which is an upstairs apartment in the 300 block of downtown Bedford. Huntsman apparently died of head wounds from a 12-gauge shotgun, according to the police chief. The police report indicated that the incident occurred after the Bedford man had returned from Redding. During the automobile trip from Redding to Bedford, Huntsman reportedly struck Helen Krum of Bedford in the head with a bottle, according to police. She was not hospitalized but did require medical attention. Services for Huntsman were held Wednesday, and burial was at the Hopkins Cemetery in Hopkins, Mo.
[HUNTSMAN, STANLEY MILES] Mr. Huntsman was born Sept. 8, 1923 at Hopkins, the son of Dow and Lavinnie Huntsman. He was raised in Gravity where he attended school. He was married to Dorotha Utter and they lived in Gravity. They had two children, Wayne and Linda. He was then married to Helen Robinson and they had two sons, Dan and Darian. He was a farmer and construction worker. They had lived in Gravity, Clarinda, Shelby and in Bedford, where he was at the time of his death. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and a member of the Taylor Lodge #156, AF & AM, in Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Harry, and his wife, Helen. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Linda) Bailie of Minneapolis, Mn; three sons, Wayne of Jefferson, SD; Dan and Darian of Shelby, Ia; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Louise Holland of Tulsa, Ok, and Mildred Neller of St. Helena, Ca. Carl Cummings officiated at the funeral services. Military honors were presented by the Gravity American Legion post at the graveside in Hopkins, Mo. Casket bearers were Dean Thomas, Wendell Warrick, Dale Crawford, Larry Martin, Eldon Baker and Leonard Huntsman.
[LOURIE, FLORENCE ANNA HARVEY] The deceased grew to young womanhood in the Calvary neighborhood. She was among the converts that gave their heart to the Christ in a meeting held by the Rev. Fred Harris. This was when she was sixteen years of age. Sister Lourie has been a member of the Methodist Church ever since this time. She was united in marriage to Ed M. Lourie Dec. 14, 1899, by her pastor, Rev. A. A. Thompson. One little child, Bertha Elenor, was born to this union but passed away at about nine months of age. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband; her adopted daughter, Mrs. Harry Haines of Lenox, Ia.; her sister, Mrs. Az Stephens of Mt. Ayr and her brother, C. [linton] J. [ames] Harvey of Clearfield. For years the home has been on the farm east of Clearfield. Mrs. Lourie has bad poor health for a number of years. A few days ago she took worse and an operation was performed at Creston. The end came unexpectedly a little after midnight, Sept. 16. Sister Lourie was a woman of sterling character, of faithfulness and charity and a host of friends will miss her from the circle here. The funeral service was held at the Methodist church in Clearfield on Saturday forenoon, Sept. 18th. The pastor spoke from 2 Tim. 11:11. Pastors Underwood and Brown assisted in the services. The pallbearers were her neighbors, C. H. Ewalt, D. E. Moffett, Jas. Gelvin, Frank Bender, Roy E. Fett and J. T. McLaury. The church was filled with friends and neighbors. Interment followed in Clearfield Cemetery.
[LOURIE, FLORENCE ANNA HARVEY]
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[MOORE, LAFAYETTE "LAFE"] The funeral services were held at Sharpsburg Saturday, Feb. 20, conducted by Eld. A. J. Gordon, pastor of the Des Moines S. D. A. church. Burial was made at Lenox. He grew to manhood in Madison county and was married to Amanda L. [uella] Brown March 2, 1880. The following year they moved to Taylor County, where he spent the most of his life. To this union three sons were born, B. F. Moore of Boulder, Colo., Ora A. Moore of Lincoln, Nebr., F. C. Moore of Kent, Iowa. They also adopted a daughter, Annettie Luella. Besides these children he is survived by his wife, five grandchildren and one brother of Winterset, Iowa. He was a member of the S. D. A. church, a kind and loving father and husband. During the last four years he has spent his entire time caring for his invalid wife, even trying to help her in the last hours of his life.
[NASH, ALVIN C.]
[NASH, LENORA E. FLORENCE] Mrs. H. T. Chappell [?] and Mrs. B. W. [?] sang " Abide With Me" and "Rock of Ages." There were floral offerings from the Christian church and from the family. Despite the inclement weather a goodly number of neighbors came to pay the deceased their last respects. Out of town attendants were the following relatives from Kansas City: Mr. and Mrs. Homer Porter and son and Mrs. Rilla Allen. Also Mr. and Mrs. Lou Schaffer, Creston, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Nash of Shenandoah; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schaffer, Corning.
[NELSON, ELVIE, INFANT DAUGHTER OF]
[NELSON, ELVIE]
[SCHAFFER, RELDON DEAN] Survivors include his wife Betty of Kent; two sons Jim (wife Alice) Schaffer of Creston; Greg (Kim Webb) Schaffer of Gilman City, Mo.; three grandchildren Jeremy (wife Angie) Schaffer; Autumn Wilson; Cody (wife Tracy) Schaffer; five great-grandchildren Reese, Elijah and Jaxson Schaffer and Skyler and MaKayla Wilson and one sister Barbara (husband Merle) Swank of Lenox. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Jeffrey Allen and one daughter Debra both in infancy. [Note: Online obituary courtesy of Powers Funeral Home, Creston, Iowa.]
[SCOTT, AGNES MARIA JOBBINS] She was born Oct. 24, 1874 at Bedford, Ia., the daughter of the late Albert and Weltha Jane Jennings. On Jan l, 1901, she was married to Harry Scott at Shenandoah, Ia., who died Nov. 18, 1930. Mrs. Scott was a member of the Pickering Methodist Church, the Woman's Society of Christian Service and the Pickering Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include one son, Carl Scott, Galesburg, Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Nail, McComb, Ill.; Mrs Loren Culver, Burlington Jct.; and Mrs. George Huddleston Sarasota. Fla.; six grandchildren and seven great-grand children. Funeral rites will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Price Funeral Home. Burial will be In the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia.
[SIMMONS, MILTON ELLIS]
[STEPHENS, ORAH HARVEY] In 1868, she moved with her parents to a farm in Ringgold County, northeast of Clearfield, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. She moved to Clearfield with her mother in 1892, making her home there for the next fourteen years. On February 24, 1906, she was united in marriage to Azariah Stephens of Delphos, Iowa, and their home has been on a farm near there. To this union was born one son, Linn Milton. At an early age she was converted in a meeting held in a schoolhouse in the Calvary vicinity. Later she united with the Clearfield Baptist Church and after her marriage she transferred her membership to the Baptist Church at Delphos where she remained an earnest worker to the last. Mrs. Stephens was a member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge for many years, holding membership in the organization at Clearfield and later at Mount Ayr. She was also a member of the WCTU of Delphos and the Rebekah Lodge of Mount Ayr. She was the last of a family of five children to pass on to her reward. She leaves to mourn her loss--one son Linn of Delphos, a nephew, Gerald Harvey, of Blockton; two nieces, Mrs. P. W. Elliott of Columbus, Nebraska, and Mrs. Harry Hines of Lenox; besides many other friends and relatives. Mrs. Stephens was a dutiful wife and a loving mother, a woman of noble thoughts and kind deeds. Funeral services were held from the Delphos Baptist church on Sunday, August 26, 1934, at 2 p. m., and were in charge of her pastor, the Rev. Lester O. Hooks.
[STEPHENS, ORAH HARVEY]
[TAYLOR, HENRY J.]
[TAYLOR, HENRY J.] [Note: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index gives the marriage date as Mar. 19, 1874 in Mercer Co., Illinois.]
[WHITE, HAROLD WAYNE, 1928-1940] The youth's death was caused instantly by a skull fracture, according to the attending physician. First Fatality of Year The fatal accident, the first highway fatality in Union County this year, occurred on a gravel road, one quarter of a mile south of Kent. Young White was riding his bicycle south when the Clem boy came over a hill going north. The crash occurred in front of the Adley Cook farm, where the White boy was playing with a group of children. He was just learning to ride a bicycle. Young Clem was uninjured and his car was slightly damaged. Clem's parents operate a farm two miles south of Kent and the Whites live one mile southeast of the town. Harold was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. White and was born Oct. 24, 1928. Funeral Sunday Funeral services will be conducted at the Kent Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Burial will be in the cemetery there. Dr. A. S. Beatty of Creston, Union county coroner, said this afternoon that he had not been notified of the fatal accident. However, he added that he intended to conduct an investigation.
[WHITE, HAROLD WAYNE, 1928-1940] His entire life was spent in this community where he attended the Kent school and completed the sixth grade. He leaves to mourn his death, his mother, father and host of relatives. His constant good nature and friendly disposition won him many friends whom he also leaves behind. He will be sadly missed and long remembered by all. [Poem not transcribed]
[WHITE, HAROLD WAYNE, 1928-1940] Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, September 5, 1940, p. 5 Mrs. Raymond Riley was called to the home of her sister, Mrs. Roy White at Kent Thursday evening by the death of their son, Harold, who was accidentally killed by an automobile while riding a bicycle near his home.
[WHITE, ROY RUSSELL] Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. Saturday at the McKasson funeral home here. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery at Lenox. Roy R. [ussell] White was born in Ringgold County, July 12, 1892. He was the son of W. [allace] W. [illiam] and Jennie McCollough White. He was married at Tingley, Aug. 17, 1927 to Erma Madden. Mr. White is survived by his widow and two brothers, Chauncey C. White of Creston and Frank White of Kent. He was preceded in death by a son, four brothers and two sisters. He had farmed in the Kent vicinity before moving to Creston in 1944. He was a veteran of military service in World War I. He was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
[WHITE, ROY RUSSELL] Casket bearers were Larry Anderson, Jeffrey Johnson, William Robinson, Dean Little, Marvin Johnson and Albert Wessel. Burial was in Fairview cemetery at Lenox. Mr. White, a resident of Creston since 1944 and a farmer in the Kent vicinity before that, died at the Greater Community hospital at 11:30 p. m. Thursday,
[WHITE, ROY RUSSELL] We are sorry we forgot to print that Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Riley received word last Friday morning of the death of her brother-in-law, Roy White at the Creston hospital Thursday night. Services were in Creston with burial in the Lenox cemetery Saturday afternoon.
[WHITE, WALLACE WILLIAM] W. [allace] W. [illiam] White passed away at the home of his son Howard at Kent at 10 o'clock Wednesday night at the age of 89 years after being in failing health for some time. The White family lived east of Lenox a number of years ago. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this time.
[WHITE, WALLACE WILLIAM]
[WHITE, WALLACE WILLIAM]
Mrs. James Russel and daughter and Billy Carter of Des Moines, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard White and other relatives and attended the funeral of her grandfather, W. W. White.
[WHITE, WALLACE WILLIAM] He is survived by four sons, Frank, Howard, Chauncy, and Roy all of Kent; two daughters, Myrtle of California and Anna Schaffer of Kent. One son preceded him in death.
[WOOSLEY, ELLIOTT CLIFTON] His body will be brought to Creston to Coens Home For Funerals for funeral services. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Elliott C. Woosley was born in Illinois, Oct. 27, 1890. He was the son of Thomas and Nannie Hiley Woosley. He was married to Bessie [Bertha] Draper at Lenox. She preceded him in death Jan. 21, 1929. Mr. Woosley is survived by six sons, Melvin, Lee and Orval Woosley of Creston, Reldon and Cleo Woosley of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Cecil Woosley of Brea, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Culligan of Santa Rosa, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs. Fern Sickels of Washington, Mrs. Gladys Sickels of Diagonal, Mrs. Emma Smith of Murray, Mrs. Grace Russell of Atchison, Kan., and Mrs. Lola Russell of Wichita, Kan.; and a brother, Pete Woosley of Brooks. Mr. Woosley retired from farming in 1949.
[WOOSLEY, ELLIOTT CLIFTON] "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond the Sunset" were the two selections sung by Doris Moberg, accompanied by Mrs. Reed Kline, organist. Casket bearers were Jimmie Woosley, Eddie Gene Woosley, Michael Woosley, Lynn Woosley, Steve Woosley and Phil White.
[WOOSLEY, ELI VICTOR "PETE"] Mr. Woosley, who had retired from farming in 1956, had lived in the Creston and Lenox communities most of his life. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Keating-McKasson funeral home here. Rev. Dale Cunningham, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. His family will be at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. Tuesday. Eli Woosley was born at Carlock, Ill., Oct. 27, 1886. He was the son of Thomas and Nannie Hiley Woosley. He was married at Creston, Dec. 1, 1908, to Elizabeth Draper. Mr. Woosley is survived by his widow; three sons, Harold Woosley and Sheryl Woosley of Danville, Ill., and Kenneth Woosley of Des Moines; a daughter, Mrs. George (Velma) Leech of Lincolnwood, Ill.; six grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Emma Smith of Murray, Mrs. Grace Russell of Atchison, Kan., Mrs. Fern Sickels of Kelson, Wash., Mrs. Will (Gladys) Sickels of Diagonal and Mrs. R. X. (Lola) Russell of Wichita, Kan. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Evelyn; his parents; two brothers, a sister and a stepsister. Mr. Woosley was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
[WOOSLEY, ELLIOTT CLIFTON] He was married to Bertha Alice Draper in November of 1909. To this union were born 9 children, 7 of whom survive: Reldon and Cleo Woosley and Pearl Colgan of Santa Rosa, California, Cecile [Cecil] Woosley of Brea, California, and Melvin, Lee and Orval Woosley of Creston. 25 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Five sisters: Mrs. Fern Sickels of Kelso, Washington, Mrs. Gladys Sickels of Diagonal, Mrs. Emma Smith of Murray, Mrs. Grace Russell of Atchison, Kansas and Mrs. Lola Russell of Wichita, Kansas and 1 brother, Eli Woosley of Brooks, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, two daughters, and two grandsons. He resided on the farm west of Kent until retiring in 1949. He was a loving Father and took great pride in his grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m., Friday, December 10, at Coens Home for Funerals. The Rev. Dale Cunningham officiated. Miss Doris Moberg accompanied by Mrs. Reed Kline sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond the Sunset." Pallbearers were: Michael Woosley, Stephen Woosley, Lynn Woosley, Jimmie Woosley, Eddie Woosley and Phil White. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery at Lenox, Iowa.
[WOOSLEY, HAROLD G.] Mr. Woosley died at Lake View hospital at Danville, Ill., at 5:25 p. m. Thursday after a 1 1/2 –week illness. He had lived in Illinois since 1948. He was born at Lenox, March 24, 1909, the son of Eli (Pete) and Elizabeth Draper Woosley. He was a graduate of the Lenox high school. He had never married. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Eli Woosley of Creston; two brothers, Kenneth Woosley of Des Moines and Sheryl (Dutch) Woosley of Danville, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. George (Velma) Leech of Lincolnwood, Ill.; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Evelyn June.
[WOOSLEY, MELVIN GLEN, INFANT SON OF] The son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Woosley was born January 13, stillborn. The infant was taken to the Arnold funeral home for short services with burial in Lenox.
[WOOSLEY, RELDON RAY] Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Saturday at Coen's Home for Funerals here. Rev. Dale Cunningham, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery at Lenox. His family will be at the funeral home from 8 to 9 p. m. Friday. His body will arrive in Creston Friday evening. His family said a memorial fund is being established for the Cancer Society. Reldon Rae Woosley was born June 17, 1912, the son of Elliott C. [lifton] and Bertha Draper Woosley. He had been a farmer. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Sherry Eisberry of Leon; five brothers, Melvin, Orval and Lee Woosley of Creston, Cecil Woosley of Brea, Calif., and Cleo Woosley of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Culligan of Corning. He had served in the Army during World War II.
[WOOSLEY, RELDON RAY] Mr. Woosley, formerly of Creston, died Tuesday at the Veterans hospital at Santa Rosa, Calif. He had lived in California since 1965.
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[YOUNG, ISABELLA BERNICE "BELLE"]
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[YOUNG, ROBERT DUNCAN] A short service was held at the home on Jefferson street Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. George Korteling, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The funeral was held Sunday at the Christian church in Lenox and interment was made in the Lenox cemetery. Robert Duncan Young was born in Pittsville, Pa., January 19, 1858, of Scotch parentage. He moved to LaSalle, Ill., when a child and his boyhood was spent on a farm. Later he followed the trade of hoisting engineer, being employed by the LaSalle Carbon Coal company for 28 years. In 1910 he came to Corning, Iowa, and was married to Jennie C. Young December 1, 1910. They resided on the farm for three years, moving to Creston in 1913. Mr. Young was taken suddenly ill August 23d while at the farm near Corning and was taken to Creston to the Cottage hospital where an operation was performed for ulcer of the stomach. He was the last of a family of four brothers. His wife, five nephews and two nieces survive. Mr. Young was well liked by all who made his acquaintance. He was a member of the Congregational church of Creston. His death was a sad blow to his relatives and friends. A large circle of friends in Adams County regret the loss of Mr. Young. |