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[Fulwider, Susan Eldora Ridge]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 2, 1957 p. 3
Obituary - Mrs. Susan Fulwider
Susan Eldora Ridge Fulwider daughter of Thompson and Cathern [Missouri Catherine Day] Ridge was born in Cherokee County, Kansas, Sept. 5, 1868. She joined the Christian church in April 1884 at what was known as the old Pleasant Ridge church, and transferred her membership to the Blockton Christian church, where she was a charter member.
She was married to Marion Fulwider in 1889 and to them were born four children; Addie Alfie King of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Clara Golda Wintermute of Pomona, Calif., Chloris Eldora Faubion of Blockton and a son who died in infancy.
Mrs. Fulwider died April 21, 1957 at Harmony Hill Rest Home, Stanberry, Mo., at the age of 88 years, seven months, 16 days.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who died on April 9, 1928 and her infant son.
She is survived by the three daughters; a brother, L. [uther] L. [awrence] Ridge of Columbia, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. [Wil] Mina Frederick of Blockton; five granddaughters, four grandsons, several great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Blockton, April 24, conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. Lowell Hall.
Blockton News
Thursday April 12, 1928 p. 4
A. T. Hankins and wife, of near Shannon City, came Tuesday to attend the [Marion Newton] Fulwider and Chandler funerals.
[Fulwider, Marion Newton]
Blockton News
Thursday April 12, 1928 [p. 1]
Marion Newton Fulwider was born in Cedar County, Iowa, July 25, 1864, and departed this life early Monday morning, April 9, 1928, at his home south of Blockton, aged 63 years, 8 months and 14 days.
With the exception of but a few years Mr. Fulwider spent his entire life on the home farm.
He was united in marriage to Miss [Susan] Eldora Ridge Feb. 6, 1889, at the home of the bride in Worth County, Missouri. To this union four children were born —Addie Alfie, Clara Goldie, Chloris Eldora, and Elmy.
He is survived by his wife, three children—Mrs. Alvin King, Mrs. Earl Wintermute, and Mrs. Myron [Clark] Faubion; one sister—Mrs. Ben Severns, of Hamilton, Montana, and five grandchildren —Paul Gene and Geraldine King, Kenneth and Kathleen Wintermute and Russell Faubion.
Mr. Fulwider was preceded in death by his son, Elmy, who died in infancy; his mother who died Oct. 9, 1915; his father who departed this life June 6, 1916, and
his sister, Mrs. Addie Burrell, of Hamilton, Montana, who died in August, 1926.
Mr. Fulwider, while still a young man, heard and obeyed the call of his Lord and Savior and was buried with Him in baptism in the fall of 1888. Since that time he has continually walked with Him. He was interested in the progress of the kingdom of God and gave willingly of his time and earthly wealth that the work of the Master might grow. The church that he served so long and faithfully will miss him and his strong spirit very much and sorrow deeply because of his death.
He was known and loved dearly by a large group in this community who extend sympathy to his sorrowing family. He was kind to everyone, especially to little children of whom he was unusually fond.
Words cannot tell of his love and devotion for his wife and children. He worked hard and long to provide a comfortable home for them. Those who were nearest to him feel that his place can never be filled.
Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
[Frederick, Ellvilda Wilmina ÒMinaÓ Ridge]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 7, 1963 p. 9
Siam News
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Frederick and daughters were visitors Thursday in the airport at Omaha, taking his brother, Alfred, to the plane for a return trip home to Steilacoom, Wash., after being here to attend his motherÕs funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Vane Frederick returned to their home in Viola, Wisc. Thursday after attending his mother's funeral Wednesday.
[Frederick, Ellvilda Wilmina ÒMinaÓ Ridge]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 7, 1963 p. 9
MRS. FREDERICK DIES
Mrs. Ellvilda Wilmina Ridge Frederick died Feb. 24, 1963, at the Clarinda Rest Home in Clarinda, Ia. She had been making her home with her son Johnnie and family in Siam until taken to the Rest Home about two weeks ago. She was born July 13, 1877, in Worth County, Mo. She was married to Charles Frederick. She leaves five sons, Truman of Riverside, Calif.; Alfred of Steilacoom, Wash.; Vane of Viola, Wisc.; Elva of Central Point, Ore.; and Johnnie of Siam, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Gimson, Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Roy Furniss (Edola), Long Beach, Calif; one brother, Luther [Lawrence] Ridge of Columbia, Mo., 18 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. The funeral was held at the Blockton Church of Christ of which she was a longtime member. Burial was in Tent Chapel cemetery, south of Blockton.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 6, 1973 p. 5
Last Rites Held September 1 For Lulu Mae Parrish
Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel (Lulu Mae) Parrish, 74, of Bedford, were held September 1 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here with Rev. Robert Truitt officiating. Mrs. Parrish died August 30, 1973, in West Heights Manor in Clarinda, Ia. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Lulu Mae Parrish, daughter of Dan and Villa Canny, was born June 19, 1899, in Ringgold County, Iowa.
On April 11, 1927 she was united in marriage with Samuel Parrish at Clearfield, Iowa, and of this union one daughter, Louise, was born.
They lived on a farm near Clearfield for several years. In 1943 they moved to Clearfield and in 1954 she and Louise moved to Bedford, soon acquiring her present home.
She was a member of the Methodist Church in Clearfield, later transferring her membership to the Bedford Methodist Church.
She was a loyal and conscientious mother and grandmother, helping her daughter in the care of her granddaughters at all times.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Carrie Canny, and brother, William Elmer Canny.
Those who survive include her daughter, Louise Pennington; three granddaughters, Linda, Sherry and Roberta, of Bedford; a step-son, Robert Parrish, of Clearfield; and one sister, Lena Fitch of Clarinda, Ia.; two cousins, Tom Canny and Mary Vanderpluym of Diagonal.
This kindly and thoughtful woman will be missed by her relatives and friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 6, 1973 p. 5
Carl Lee Wyman Rites Held Aug. 28
Memorial services for Carl Lee Wyman, 74, of Maloy, held August 28 at Andrew Funeral Home in Grant City, Mo., were conducted by Rev. John Thompson. Mr. Wyman died at Clearview Nursing Home in Clearfield, Ia., where he had been a patient for 12 days. He had been in ill health for a number of years.
Interment was at the Grant City Cemetery.
The oldest son of Ezra and Blanch Wyman, he was born December 3, 1898 near Grant City.
On January 2, 1917 he was united in marriage with Grace Motsinger. They farmed a number of years near Grant City and later moved to Maloy, Iowa where they since have resided.
They are the parents of four children: Junior, Omaha, Nebr., Mrs. Kenneth (Virginia) Brown, Grant City, Mo., Billy Wyman and Mrs. Iver (Arloa) Wackernage, Blockton.
Mr. Wyman was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother, Cleo.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; four children; two daughters-in-law; two sons-in-law; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 6, 1973 p. 5
Rites Held For Donald McKee August 27
Funeral Services for Donald McKee of Creston, Iowa, held August 27 at the Collins Funeral home in Winterset, Iowa were conducted by Rev. Heber Miller. Mr. McKee died August 25, 1973 at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston.
He is survived by his wife (formerly Mildred Lewis of Bedford,); four children, Maurice, Marcia, Barbara, Janet; and six grandchildren.
He was a brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Max Cox of Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 15, 1973
Worth L. Condor Dies in Vinton
Worth L. Condor [Conder] of Vinton, Iowa, formerly of Bedford, died March 28, 1973.
Condor, a 1921 Bedford graduate, married Helen McKee, home economics teacher, soon after graduation. After her death he remarried.
He is survived by his wife, a son and daughter.
[Wilson, Mary] [Wilson, Troy] [Wilson, Michelle]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 22, 1973 [p. 1]
Three Children of Former Residents Die in Crash
A tragic accident November 6, near Castle Rock, So. Dak., took the lives of Mary, 8, Troy, 6, and Michelle, 4, children of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilson of Rapid City, So. Dak. Mrs. Wilson is the former Sharon Beery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beery of Richey, Mont., former Bedford residents. Their great grandmothers are Mrs. Jessie Beery of Bedford and Mrs. Rosa McNees of Corning.
Mrs. Wilson and son, Tracy, 10, were seriously injured in the car-truck accident in the fog and are hospitalized in Rapid City. The family reports they are improving.
George E. McNees, Gravity, and Mrs. Galen Spencer, brother and sister of Mrs. Beery, flew to Rapid City to be with the family and to attend the November 9 services at Canyon Lake Methodist Church with interment at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, So Dak.
Mr. McNees and Mrs. Spencer have returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilson live at 4806 Pierre St., Rapid City, So. Dak. 57701.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 21, 1973 p. 2
Dela McNeese, 76 Last Rites Held Here Tuesday
Funeral service's for Mrs. Henry Glen (Della Rachel) McNeese, 76, of Bedford were held Tues., June 19, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here with Rev.
Larry Secor officiating. Mrs. McNeese died June 17, 1973. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 28, 1973 p. 7
Della McNeese
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry (Della) McNeese, 76, of Bedford, held June 19 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Larry Secor. Mrs. McNeese died June 17, 1973. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Della Rachel McNeese, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rusco [Arminta ÒMinnieÓ Ann Cordell], was born January 14, 1897 at Athelstan, Iowa.
In 1918, she was united in marriage with Henry Glen McNeese, at Blockton, Iowa. To this union three daughters and four sons were born.
Mrs. McNeese is survived by her beloved husband, Henry, two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine [Jane] Sulenski of Williamsburg, Va. and Mrs. Bessie Smith of Pickering, Mo.; two sons, Leonard [Ray] McNeese of Clarinda and John McNeese of Bedford; 27 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; four sisters: Mrs. Ida [Jane] Bownes of Morrison, Iowa, Mrs. Chloe [Clara] Young of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Ruby Treese of Shenandoah and Mrs. Lola Mercer of Maloy, Iowa; one brother, John Cordell, of Athelstan.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Goldie Wray, of Pickering, Mo., three sons: Leroy McNeese, Walter McNeese and Glen Parker, four sisters: Mrs. Mag Deardorff, Mrs. Emma Young, Mrs. Rose White and Mrs. Hettie Kemery; and one brother: Beryl Rusco.
She was a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was always there when she was needed and had a heart as big as they come. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
In Heaven there will be a place for this woman. She was the greatest mom on earth; she was mom to her daughters-in-law, and sons - in-law.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 18, 1973 p. 2
Last Rites Held October 11 for Wilbur Hull
Funeral services for Wilbur Leroy Hull, 12, of Blockton, were held October 11 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Rev. G. W. Swan.
Wilbur died at University Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa, October 8, 1973. Interment was at Athelstan Cemetery, Athelstan.
Wilbur Leroy Hull, son of Glen Earl and Clara Belle Hull, was born at Creston, Ia., April 23, 1961.
In early childhood he grew up on a farm, near Blockton, Ia. He attended the Bedford Community School. Wilbur was a member of the Boy Scout Troop #135, Blockton, where he attended faithfully until ill health prevailed. He was active in all outdoor sports and attended the Methodist Church.
Perhaps here I desire to implement a personal touch states Rev. G. W. Swan: As scoutmaster Wilbur was one of my youngest Boy Scouts. He played the game of life well and last summer he attended the Camp at Lake Wakonda. He loved the trails, nature of God, and has followed the trail that leads to Green Pastures and Still Waters.
Those surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hull, of the home, Blockton; three brothers: Richard E. of Redding, Ia., Allen of Grant City, Mo., and Bobby of the home; one great-grandfather, Albert Cavin, of Sheridan, Mo.; two grandmothers: Estelle Scanlan of Blockton, and Opal Anten of Parnell, Mo., as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
[Jones, Minnie Mildred Seaton Phillips]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 10, 1973
Minnie Jones, 71, Rites Held In Blockton Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Harvey (Minnie Mildred) Jones, 71, of Blockton, were held Mon., May 7, at the Blockton Christian Church, with Rev. G. W. Swan officiating. Mrs. Jones died May 5, 1973 at Thogmartin Care and Keep Home in Bedford. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton.
Minnie Mildred Jones was born to Fannie [Lincoln] Newton Seaton and W.[illiam] T.[aylor] Seaton, April 13, 1902, in Taylor County, Iowa.
She was united in marriage to Harvey [Henry] Jones in 1943.
Mrs. Jones was a member of the Christian Church in Blockton, Iowa. She was a faithful member until her illness when it became necessary to admit her to the Thogmartin nursing home.
She took care of the sick for many years until unable to care for herself.
She is survived by a son, Raymond Phillips, by a former marriage, of Raymond, Wash.; three sisters: [Una] Vey Hogue of Tingley, Iowa, Gladys [Gazell] Hass of Grant City, Missouri, and [Rowena] Marie Hummel of De Smet, South Dakota.; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Pratt and three children; a step-daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones and four children; a step-son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones and family of Bedford whom she helped take care of since he was five years old; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews;
Preceding her in death were: W. Henry Jones, Jan. 13, 1972; a step-son, her husband, Harvey Henry Jones, Sept. 20, 1955; her parents.
She will be missed by a host of friends and family by whom she was loved.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 22, 1973 p. 4
FORMER BHS TEACHER DIES IN WISCONSIN
W. Leslie Garnett, 2901 Elmbrook Drive, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio reports "the death of one of the great high school teachers of long ago in Bedford".
Funeral services for Evelyn Bridgman Clark, 81, were held at the United Methodist Church in Waupaca, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Barry Shaw officiating. Mrs. Clark died January 14, 1973 in Madison, Wisconsin. Interment was at Markesan Cemetery, Markesan, Wisc.
Mrs. Clark taught commercial subjects at Bedford High School.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Louis Gosting, who teaches at the University of Wisconsin and by two sisters, of Waupaca, Wisc.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 9, 1973
Carrie D. Turner
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert (Carrie) Turner, 89, of Bedford were held Mon., Aug. 6, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here. Mrs. Turner died August 2, 1973 at Colonial Manor in Bedford. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Carrie Dalton Turner, daughter of Will [liam Henry] and Lucy [Ann] Ball Dalton, was born October 29, 1883 on a farm in Taylor County, Iowa. She was the youngest and remaining one of five children.
Mrs. Turner was educated in the Eagle Country School, the Bedford Normal School and became a country schoolteacher.
On March 18, 1908 she was united in marriage to Albert Turner who became her lifelong companion. They spent their entire productive years as farmers in the Bedford area. To this union six children were born.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, in 1965, two of her children, Helen Louise, who died in infancy, and Robert Duane in 1947.
She is survived by four children, Gerald of Fort Collins, Colorado; Gwendolyn (Mrs. Frank Jones) of Bedford; Margaret (Mrs. Wayne Cobb) of Springfield, Missouri and Dick of Bedford; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren who brought her so much pride and pleasure in her declining years.
Mrs. Turner made her first Christian affiliation with the New Hope Church and later transferred her membership to the Bedford Baptist Church where she remained a member of over 63 years.
Mrs. Turner had an unusual love for her friends and her family. Within all the remembrance of this love will linger.
[Sheffield, Richard Bennett, Sr.]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 15, 1973 p. 9
Dick Sheffield
Funeral services for Richard Bennett Sheffield, Sr., railroad station agent in Bedford, held November 6 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Sheffield died in Bedford November 3,1973. Circle Lodge No. 555 A.F. & A.M., Prescott, Iowa gave Masonic honors and Bedford American Legion Post 164 presented the flag at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Richard Bennett Sheffield, son of LeRoy L. Sheffield and Rica Bennett Sheffield, was born May 4, 1925 at Manilla, Iowa.
He grew to adulthood in the Manilla community and, following his graduation from high school there, he answered the call of his country and served in the U. S. Navy from 1943 to 1946.
On March 5, 1950, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Townsend at Corning, Iowa, and later in the same year they moved to Prescott, Iowa, where they lived until coming to Bedford in 1964 where they have continued to reside.
He had been an employee of the C. B. & Q. Railway as station agent for 26 years, serving at Prescott and then Bedford and for the past several years he had been assigned to Lenox, Clearfield, Conway, Bedford and Hopkins stations.
Eight children were born to bless their home and to share their love.
He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy L. Sheffield, a brother, LeRoy A. Sheffield, who died while serving with the U. S. Navy and a sister, Marion Paulson.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eleanor; six sons and two daughters: Douglas and his wife, Joan, of Farragut, Ia.; Scott and his wife, Dianne, now stationed at U. S. Air Force Base at Grisman, Ind.; Susan, a student at N. W. Mo. State University, Maryville, Mo.; Rick and his wife, Debra, who are both employed by the F.B. I. and reside in Washington, D. C; Greg, Teresa, Jeffery and Timmy of the home; a grandson, Brian Lee; his mother, Rica Sheffield of Manilla; sisters, Annie Denton of Manilla, , Clarice Frace of Fullerton, Calif., Arlene Bakker of Dows, Iowa; brothers, Walter Sheffield , of Fullerton, Calif.; Wayland Sheffield of Fullerton, Calif; Earl Sheffield of Santa Ana, Calif; nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church, Circle Lodge #555 A. F. & A. M. of Prescott, Iowa, Prescott Chapter #554 of the Order of Eastern Star, and Brotherhood of Railway Employees.
He was a kind and considerate husband, father, brother, friend and neighbor, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.