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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 14, 1983 [p. 1]
Johnny Carson's father, former Bedford resident, dies
Former Bedford resident, Homer, "Kitt" Carson, father of television entertainer Johnny Carson, died April 9 at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Carson came to Bedford in the early 1920s and was head of maintenance for Iowa Service Co. He was in charge of setting new high-rise light poles and installing new wiring for the town.
He married Ruth Hook, the daughter of William and Jessie Hook of Bedford. Later, he and his wife moved to Corning where his famous son was born.
Carson's body was cremated and Johnny Carson's publicist, Jim Mahoney, said private memorial services will be held in the next week or 10 days.
Carson, who was 83, is also survived by his wife, Ruth, a daughter, Catherine Sotzine, and a son, Richard.
[Cooper, Bessie Wagoner Giles]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 7, 1974
Bessie E. Cooper, 83 Last Rites Held in Washington
Funeral services for Mrs. John P. [elsor] (Bessie E.) [Wagoner Giles] Cooper, 83, of Seattle, Wash., were held February 25 at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home in Seattle. Mrs. Cooper died February 21 at the convalescent center there. She had entered Doctors Hospital at Seattle November 24, 1973 following a stroke at her daughter's home. Interment was at Washington Memorial Park, Seattle.
Bessie E. Cooper was born February 13, 1891 at Gravity, Iowa the daughter of Samuel and Cora [Ella Cusick] Wagoner.
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper lived on a farm near New Market. They later moved to town in 1943. Mr. Cooper died January 29, 1964. Mrs. Cooper remained in the home until 1968, with failing health she sold her home and moved to Seattle to be with her children.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Women's Missionary Society, and a member of the W.C.T.U.
She is survived by two sons, Rex Cooper of Englewood, Colo., Jack Cooper of Kirkland, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Myers of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Bonnie Eichelberger of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Lorene Poley of Kirkland, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Taylor of Fort Collins, Colo; a brother, Roy Wagoner, of Loveland, Colo.; 20 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren.
She will be missed by many friends who knew her.
She will best be remembered for her gardening and beautiful flowers, and was always willing to give a helping hand to people in need.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 25, 1974 p. 6
Loyd Cordell, 68 Last Rites Held In California
Loyd A. [ugustus] Cordell, 68, of Richmond, Calif., formerly of Athelstan, died March 19 of a heart attack while working on property he owned in Rio Vista. Funeral services for Mr. Cordell were held in Richmond with interment at Berkeley, Calif., March 22.
Mr. Cordell was owner and operator of Cordells Garage in Richmond for 46 years.
A native of Iowa, reared in Athelstan and graduated from Maloy High School, Mr. Cordell was a 50-year resident of California. He had retired from his automotive repair business a year ago.
Mr. Cordell was a past president and former treasurer of the Automotive Industries Assoc., of Oakland. He was a member of Richmond Lodge No. 1251 BPOE, the Richmond Rod and Gun Club and the Good Sam Ramblers Club.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine [Dorothy Brazil], to whom he was married for 47 years; a son, Richard Cordell, of El Cerrito, and a sister, Miss Bessie Cordell of Detroit, Mich.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 30, 1961 p. 4
ATTEND CRUM FUNERAL
Relatives from out of town, who were here last week for the last rites of W.[illiam] E. [dwin] Crum, jr., included the following: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith and Bill Swinehart, St. Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. Jon Crum, Denver, Colo.; Hortense Reynolds Echols, Lynchburg, Va.; Harriet Reynolds Noble, Roslyn, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Rex V. Porter, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
[Dawes, Maria Kemery Gartside]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 24, 1938 p. 7
Athelstan
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral services for Mrs. Marie [Maria Kemery Gartside] Dawes Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Kemery, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Kemery of Sheridan; Mr. and Mrs. Mont Kemery and daughter of Hopkins; Miss Maggie Russell, Miss Martha Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kemery, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Ed McCormick and E. Straight of Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 11, 1985 p. 4
Carroll Ingram service Saturday
Funeral services for Carroll Ingram, 82, of New Market were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Carl Cummings and Jon Palmquist officiating.
Burial was at Memory Cemetery at New Market.
Mr. Ingram died April 3, 1985 at Municipal Hospital where he had been admitted on Saturday.
He was born April 5, 1902, in Page County, the son of Hugh and Nora Neeley Ingram.
He spent his entire life in the New Market area, living on the present farm for the past 34 years. He had remained alive in his farm operation and Hereford cattle.
Mr. Ingram was married to Ermel Maxwell on Feb. 12, 1927. Besides his wife of the home, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Chuck (Bonnie) Hookham of Clarinda, two grandchildren Gary Hookham, Clarinda and Rosemary Gambill, Kansas City, three great grandsons, Jeff, Mark and Joel Hookham, a sister Lora Fulk, Clarinda, a brother Dale Ingram, New Market and sister Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Bales, Shambaugh.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby [Elizabeth] Crawford Ingram, his parents, one sister, Elsie, and brothers Archie LaVerne and Lawrence Ingram.
[Ingram, Ruby Elizabeth Crawford]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 21, 1925 p. 6
New Market Items
Mrs. Carrol Ingram, formerly Miss Ruby [Elizabeth] Crawford, was burned to death Monday morning in their barn when it burned to the ground.
[Ingram, Ruby Elizabeth Crawford]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday May 21, 1925 [p. 1]
LADY LOSES liFE IN VAIN ATTEMPTTO SAVE A HORSE
MRS. CARROL INGRAM, NEAR NEW MARKET, LOST LIFE in BARN FIRE.
ALONE AT THE TIME
Neighbors discovered the Barn in Flames. Husband Was Working Nearby.
Mrs. Carrol Ingram, residing two miles west and three miles south of New Market, lost her life last Monday, when she attempted to free a horse tied in the burning barn on the place.
About ten o'clock in the morning three neighbors, working a short distance from the place, discovered the barn to be in flames. They came to the burning building at once, and summoned Mr. Ingram, who was working just over the hill from the house. When he arrived he started a search for his wife, and found their nine months old baby girl in the house.
A search about the place revealed that his wife was no place about, and by the time that the searchers realized that she was in the burning building, the barn was entirely ablaze.
Shortly after the neighbors arrived the horse, which was tied in the barn, jumped through an open doorway. Its eyes were burned out, its ears burned off, and it was killed at once to relieve its great suffering.
As soon as possible, the glowing embers were cooled off enough to allow workers to enter the ruins of the barn, and the charred body of Mrs. Ingram was found at a spot near where the horse had been tied. The remains were not recognizable, and were taken to an undertaking establishment in Clarinda.
It is generally believed that the horse was untied by the lady, and that in its fright it jumped against her, rendering her unconscious or injuring her so that she was unable to escape the flames.
Mrs. Ingram was well known in Bedford, and is a sister of Mrs. Riley Catuska of this city.
Mr. Ingram has the sincere sympathy of the entire community in his bereavement.
[Ingram, Ruby Elizabeth Crawford]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday June 4, 1925 p. 3
Obituary - Ruby Elizabeth Crawford
Ruby Elizabeth Crawford, daughter of Samuel [James] and Lizzie [Elizabeth Leora Alexander] Crawford, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, October 22, 1899, and departed this life May 18, 1925, aged 25 years, 6 months and 26 days.
February 8, 1922, she was united in marriage to Carroll Ingram and to them was born one daughter [Chrystal Lavaunne], now almost nine months of age. Mrs. Ingram's home had always been near New Market where she was born and raised to maturity, and where she was known and respected by everyone. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, a good neighbor, always ready to extend a helping hand to anyone who needed assistance. Her life was filled with good deeds and kindly acts and it can be truthfully said the world has been made better by her having lived.
Although she never united with any church she was a firm believer in Christianity and her trust was placed in her Redeemer. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, baby, mother, three sisters, Mrs. Iowa Catuska of Bedford, Mrs. Ella Hills, of Linneus, Mo., Mrs. Anna Ginther of Linneus, Mo., also six brothers, Oren, Dennis, George and Howard of New Market, Ledger of Bedford and Cecil of Clarinda, besides a number of neighbors and friends. Her father and two sisters have preceded her in death. Although she is gone from our sight we will not forget her sweet lessons of love and purity which comfort our hearts, with the thought that though she cannot return to us, we may go to her and abide in the land where there is no departing; and with all our grief and sorrow we look to Him who doeth all things well. "Thy way, Thy will be done."
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 25, 1974 [p. 1]
Bertha John, 52 Last Rites Held Here April 18
Funeral services for Bertha Viola John, 52, of Conway, were held April 18 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Ray McCain officiating. Mrs. John died April 16 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery.
Daughter of Zona Estea King and Willie Woodruff, [she] was born December 21, 1921 in Farragut, Iowa. She grew to maturity in Conway, Iowa where she attended Taylor County School and the Conway Methodist Church.
In August 1945, she was united in marriage to Virgil Ray John and they lived in Bedford, Clarinda, and in 1952 moved to St. Joseph, Mo. To this union two children, Virginia and Danny Lee, were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Virgil, two children, Virginia Minnick and Danny John, and two grandchildren Ronald Lee and Penney Lynn.
Bertha was a kind and considerate person and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 14, 1974 p. 5
Last Rites Held February 9 for Lyle Martin, 43
Funeral services for Lyle Edward Martin, 43, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Bedford, held February 9 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Martin died February 3, 1974, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa.
Lyle Edward Martin, son of W. [illiam] C. [arlos] and Lucy May Bond Martin, was born at Sheridan, Missouri, August 5, 1930.
He grew to maturity in Bedford, where he was active in church, school and community activities. He became a member of the Christian Church at the age of 12 years. Lyle was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the Bedford Public Schools, and was graduated from Bedford High School in 1948. The Bachelor of Science Degree was received from N. W. Missouri State College at Maryville, Missouri, and Master's Degree from the State University of Kansas at Lawrence, Kansas.
He taught school for several years and served his country during the Korean Conflict with the United States Air Force.
He was a member of the Order of DeMolay, the Masonic Order and Order of Eastern Star.
His special interest in science turned his occupation to electronics leading to his employment by the Motorola Corporation in Scottsdale, Arizona. During this time of employment he invented a circuit board that has since been used in both radio and T.V. as well as electronic devices for the United States Government.
He was employed by the Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the time of his death.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Sue, who died November 1, 1973.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents; two daughters, Barbara Ann and Deanna Leigh of Scottsdale, Arizona; two sisters, Austa Hakes and her family of Hawleyville and Kathryn Britton and her family, of Savannah, Missouri, other relatives and loved ones.
Lyle held in close association his many friends, all of whom with his family and loved ones mourn his passing.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 24, 1972 p. 4
Last Rites Held Aug 14 for Henry Osborn
Funeral services for Henry Wesley Osborn, 89, of Gravity, held August 16 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Robert Truitt. Mr. Osborn died at his home in Gravity August 14, 1972. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 7, 1972 p. 3
Henry Osborn Rites Aug. 16
Funeral services were conducted August 16, 1972 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home by Rev. Robert Truitt for Henry Wesley Osborn who died in his home at Gravity August 14.
Henry Wesley Osborn was born December 13, 1882, in Davison County Mo.
He was united in marriage to Lois B. [elva] Buchanan at the Methodist parsonage at Mt. Ayr on October 24, 1906. They had celebrated over 65 years together.
For many years they had farmed in Ringgold and Taylor County and then he has worked for various state hospitals for many years before his retirement.
He is survived by his devoted wife and one sister, Anna Downing, of Clarinda and many nephews and nieces.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 20, 1974 p. 3
Lois Belva Osborn Last Rites June 16
Funeral services for Lois Belva Osborn, 89, of Gravity, were held June 16 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Robert Truitt. Lois Osborn died June 14, 1974. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 4, 1974 p. 2
Mrs. Henry Osborn Last Rites Held June 16
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry (Lois Belva) Osborn, 89, of Bedford were held June 16 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Rev. Robert Truitt. Mrs. Osborn died June 14,1974 at Thogmartin Care and Keep Home in Bedford. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Lois Belva Osborn, daughter of John A. Buchanan and Rebecca Bailey Buchanan was born March 17, 1885 in Page County. She lived in Tingley, Iowa where she attended school.
She was united in marriage to Henry Wesley Osborn on October 24, 1906. They lived in Ringgold and Taylor counties and other communities in Iowa.
Following her husband's death she became a resident of the Thogmartin Care & Keep Home in Bedford.
While no children were born to Lois, she will be dearly missed by her nephews and nieces who are left to cherish her memory. They are, John Buchanan of Diagonal, Raymond Buchanan of Marshalltown, Mrs. Frank Horne of Mt. Ayr, Homer Walter of Shenandoah, Ora Walter of Kellerton, Herbert Ford of Overland Park, Kans., Mrs. Faye Murray, New Mexico, several great nieces and nephews.
She was a kind and considerate woman and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 10, 1974 [p. 1]
Ralph Sayler Dies In California
Ralph [Emery] Sayler of Victorville, Calif., formerly of Bedford, died Mon., Jan. 7 in California. Services and interment were held in California.
His survivors include his wife, Edith; a brother, Ernest Sayler; sister, Mrs. Virgil Sexton; and sister-in-law, Mrs. Eldon Pool, all of Bedford.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Sexton and their son, Rev. Richard Brown, of Norfolk, Nebr., flew to California for the services.
Maryville Daily Forum
Saturday January 25, 1947 p. 3
Robert Turner, Bedford, Killed in Auto Accident
Robert [Dwane] Turner, 28-year-old Bedford, Ia., citizen, was instantly killed and three other persons were injured Friday morning when the car in which they were riding crashed into a ditch four miles north of Bedford.
The other persons in the car were TurnerÕs wife [Wilma Thompson], Mr. Doyle Thompson and Cleo Thomas, all of Bedford. Mr. Thompson is in a critical condition in a Clarinda, Ia. hospital. The others escaped with minor injuries.
Sheriff Harry Lucas of Bedford, who investigated the accident, stated that a tire blew out as the car was rounding a curve and as Turner attempted to regain control his sleeve caught on the light control switch, extinguishing the lights.
Mrs. Turner is the daughter of Elmer Thompson of Bedford, a former resident of Hopkins.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 7, 1974
Hazel Ulmer, 69 Dies in Denver
Graveside services for Mrs. James H. (Hazel Golding) Ulmer, 69, of 86 Grant St., Denver, Colo., formerly of Bedford, were held January 25 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Mrs. [Hazel Glyde Golding] Ulmer died January 22 at Denver General Hospital.
She was born June 28, 1904, in Bedford, attended Bedford schools and was graduated from Bedford High School in 1922.
On March 24, 1923, she was married to James H. [arvey] Ulmer in Bedford. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Ulmer is survived by a son, Harlan F., Modale, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Martha) Hall, Owatonna, Minn., and Mrs. Gene (Beatrice M.) Payne, Plantation, Fla.; a brother, Rex Golding, Branson, Mo.; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
[Wagoner, Elnora Myrtle "Nora" McKune]
New Market Herald
July 15, 1920 p. 2
gravity
Mrs. Sam Wagoner [Elnora Myrtle McKune] passed away at her home here Sunday morning after a short illness from pneumonia and heart trouble. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. from the home conducted by Rev. Bell. Interment at Gravity cemetery.
[Wagoner, Elnora Myrtle “Nora” McKune]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday July 22, 1920 p. 3
FROM GRAVITY INDEPENDENT
(of July 15th)
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. West of Muscotah, Kansas, arrived here Sunday night, in answer to a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. West’s sister, Mrs. Sam Wagoner.
New Market Herald
Thursday January 13, 1921 p. 2
gravity
John and Will Wagoner came in from Nebraska City, Saturday, called here by the illness of Sam Wagoner.
New Market Herald
Thursday January 13, 1921 p. 2
gravity
Sam Wagoner passed away at his home here, Sunday night, of pneumonia, after only a few days illness. Funeral arrangements later.
New Market Herald
Thursday January 20, 1921 p. 2
Gravity
Mrs. W. H. West of Muscotah, Kansas, attended the Sam Wagoner funeral here last Thursday, and is spending a few days with relatives here this week.
John Wagoner returned to his home at Nebraska City, last Thursday, after attending his brother's funeral, and spending a few days with relatives.
Funeral services of Sam Wagoner were held last Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev Rowland of the Free Methodist church. Interment at Gravity cemetery.
Blockton News
Thursday April 2, 1914 p. 8
Obituary
Thomas Williams was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, March 28th, 1838, and departed this life at his home in Taylor County, Iowa, March 27th, 1914, aged 75 years, 11 months and 29 days. He lived in Ohio until 18 years of age. When his mother died, he went to Isadora to begin life for himself. Here he met Miss Julia House, to whom he was united in marriage December 31st, 1860. To this union 6 children were born: Millus, who died December 5th, 1890; Morton, who is still at home; Mrs. C. W. King, of Blockton; C. E. Williams, of Texline, Texas; Mrs. Glen Black, of Athelstan, and Mrs. Ira Streeter, of Ohio. His wife died January 7th, 1903. Two years later he was marred to Mrs. Irene Murry, who still survives him. March 23d, 1914 Mr. Williams fell off of a wagon and sustained injuries from which he died. In 1890 he united with the Baptist church at Mt. Zion. After his second marriage he moved to Athelstan and transferred his membership to the church at that place, of which he was still a member at the time of his death.
The funeral services were conducted from the home March 29th by Challie E. Graham, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Platteville. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a host of friends who pray that they may be given grace to bear their sorrow and that they may look unto him who Òshall wipe away all tears from all eyes.Ó
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 10, 1974 p. 7
Orville Wilson, 63 Rites Held Jan. 2
Funeral services for Orville Wilson, 63, of Hopkins, held January 2 at Swanson Funeral Home in Hopkins, were conducted by the Rev. John Shipley. Mr. Wilson died December 31 in Bedford. Interment was at the Siam Cemetery.
Orville Wilson was born April 16, 1910 in Taylor County near Siam. He was the son of Oliver and Cora Clayton Wilson.
His survivors include a son, Bob Wilson, Inglewood, Calif.; three brothers, Carl of Bedford, Milo and Roy, Hopkins; and three sisters, Mrs. Fred Brown, Clarinda, Mrs. Henry Holker, Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Velma Cooper, Yakima, Wash.