John Herman Adams
December 06, 1874 - December 13, 1940
FRIDAY, DEC. 13, 1940 FARMER DIES EARLY TODAY John H. Adams, Coveyville Resident Succumbs To Illness At Residence John H. Adams, Coveyville farmer, passed away this morning at 3:55 o'clock at the residence, following an illness of two weeks. He had been in failing health for the past six months. Mr. Adams was 66 years of age. A native of Monroe county, he was born Dec. 6, 1874 to Silas and Sarah Southern Adams, and was married to Rhoda Watson Adams, who preceded him in death. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Stanley H. Bartlett, Bedford rural route four; two sons, Burl Adams, Bedford route four, and Lester Adams, Indianapolis; one brother, William Adams, Smithville; two sisters, Mrs. Dellia Kinser, Harrodsburg and Mrs. Goldie Deckard, Bedford rural route four, thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Funeral services will be conducted from Chapel Hill at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Claude Reuter officiating.
BURIAL: Pleasant Run - Gilgal Cemetery
From "The Bedford Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Charles Allen
April 28, 1916 - January 15, 1918
WED., JAN. 16, 1918 INFANT SON IS DEAD Charles, the twenty-one month old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Allen, near Oolitic, died Tuesday forenoon at 11:30 o'clock. Burial was at the Hopkins cemetery.
From "The Bedford Daily Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Laura (Ragsdale) Allen
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1940 DEATH COMES TO LAURA R. ALLEN Funeral Arranged For 10 A. M. Wednesday At Sherwood & Ferguson Chapel Mrs. Laura Ragsdale Allen, widow of Robert Daily Allen, passed away at 5:30 a.m. today at her home, 1310 Third street, following an illness of two weeks. A native of Lawrence county, Mrs. Allen was born on a farm near Heltonville to George and Rebecca Woods Ragsdale December 11, 1865. She was united in marriage with Robert Daily Allen in Lawrence county on February 24, 1884. He preceded her in death May 4, 1939. Mrs. Allen was a member of the Bedford Church of Christ. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Edythe M. Allen, and a son, Clyde E. Allen, both of Bedford, and a brother, Otis Ragsdale, Ames, Iowa. The body was removed to the Sherwood and Ferguson funeral home for burial preparation and will lie in state there after 10 a.m. Tuesday until the funeral, arranged for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Sherwood and Ferguson chapel, with the Rev. Elmer C. Norman officiating. Burial will be made in the Fairview Cemetery.
From" Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
Submitted by Diana S Flynn
Marjorie R. (Patton) Allen
MONDAY, October 23, 1989 -- Marjorie R. Allen, 64. R. 14, died at 4:52 p.m. Sunday at her residence. She was born April 13, 1925, to Emmett O. and Pearl Lewis Patton. She married Floyd Allen, Jr., Nov. 12, 1949, And he survives. She was retired from RCA, Where she had worked 22 years. She was a member of Bartlettsvllle Christian Church. Surviving with the husband, are a daughter Mrs. Janet Ratkovich, Murphy, Columbus; a son: Troy Allen, at home; two sisters. Mrs. Avery (Frances) New, Oolitic, Mrs. Hilbert (Ethel) Medlock, R. 19; her step-mother Esther McDonald Patton, several step-sisters and step-brothers; three grand- children, and three great- grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home In Heltonville, with the Rev. Don Smith officiating. Burial will be in Bartlettsville Christian Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 today and from 11 a.m., to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
From "The Times- Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Willie Allen
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1875 Willie, a bright little son of Dr. Allen's of Fayetteville, died on last Tuesday. But a few weeks ago they lost a daughter, and at this time their only remaining child, a little boy, is prostrate with scarlet fever, and not expected to live
From "Bedford Star" Bedford, Indiana
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Alice (Cobb) Anderson
Feb. 6th, 1865 - Jan. 18, 1901
FRIDAY, FEB. 1, 1901 OBITUARY. Alice Cobb, youngest daughter of the late David and Francis Cobb, was born near Springville this county, Feb. 6th, 1865. Died Jan. 18th, 1901. Aged 35 years, 11 months and 12 days. On August 19th, 1891, she married to Mr. Ira Anderson. To them were born four children, only one of whom is living, a little girl five years old. Mrs. Cobb had been afflicted for two years or more with lung trouble; and after suffering long and growing weeks continually, on the advise of many friends they decided to seek a milder climate, in hope that it would benefit her. As is often the case those going to a more congenial climate, do not go soon enough, and so it was in this case. Mrs. Anderson was very weak and could hardly be up when they started on that long journey. She went down very fast from the time they reached their destination. And as already stated passed into that deep sleep from which no earthly friend could awaken. When the end came she was more than two thousand miles from home, amidst strangers, excepting her own household. "As once I wept, if I could weep, My tear might well be shed. To think I was not there to keep One vigil o'er thy bed To hold thee in a fond embrace And wipe the death sweat from thy face." Her death was expected soon, but the message that brought the sad news, has cast a lasting gloom over many friends and relatives. The once happy home where love reigned supreme, is now desolate. The plans and purposes born of love and devotion to the family, are cut short, and "what is home without mother" must be realized. The memory of her pure gentle life, is like the odor of sunset when twilight approaches. It is hard to part with one so good, but Heaven is made dearer to us, and so "God knows best." Mr. Anderson arrived over the B. & O. on the morning of Jan. 23rd, having traveled over 2,100 miles. On reaching Bedford, the body was taken to the home of Mr. E. L. Moore. The body had been so well cared for that the face looked perfectly natural. The features had scarcely changed. The funeral took place the following day, at Mr. Moore's residence. A goodly number of friends and relatives were present, among whom was Mrs. Cobb, mother of the deceased. Alice was conscious to the last and gave her husband assurance that all was well with her, that she felt prepared to go. The last words were "I am ready to go." She leaves to mourn an aged mother, a husband and little daughter, two brothers, M. C. Cobb, of Nebraska; and Cale Cobb of Springville; two sisters Mrs. E. L. Moore, of this city; and Mrs. James McFadden of Logan, Ind. The remains were taken to the Cobb graveyard for burial. A short service was expected at the cemetery, but owing to the severe weather it could not be held. Therefore be ye ready. J. WILLIAMS
From "Bedford Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Floyd Anderson
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1918 DEATH Of Floyd Anderson Occurred At 6 O'clock This Morning At His Home. FUNERAL TO BE SUNDAY Floyd Anderson, aged 30 years, colored, died at his home on East Thirteeth street this morning at 6 o'clock near the B. & O. S.W. following a long illness of dropsy. Anderson, it will be remembered, shot and killed Frank Schaffer about a year ago and was acquitted of the killing. He is survived by the widow. Anderson was formerly a cook in the United States army and came to this city from Illinois. He opened a little restaurant on North I street, and continued that place until his trouble with Schaffer which led to the killing. Funeral services will be conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Brother Filler. Burial will be at Beech Grove.
From "The Bedford Daily Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Cecil Franklin Axsom
FRIDAY, DEC. 22, 1978 REV. CECIL FRANKLIN AXSOM The Rev. Cecil Franklin Axsom, 80, R. 1, Norman, in the Hunters Creek Community, died at 5:45 a.m. today at his residence. He had been in failing health for one year and seriously ill for two weeks. Born July 30, 1898, in Monroe County to Hezekiah and Mary Alice Hillenberg Axsom, he married Altha Ross on April 9, 1918, and she survives. He was retired from Cummins Engine Co., Columbus, and he was also minister of the Hunters Creek Pentecostal Church for the past 20 years. Surviving besides the wife are four sons, Hershel Dewey Axsom and Marvin Dean Axsom, both of Columbus; Marshall Leon Axsom of Scipio, Ind.; and Perry Lee Axsom of Smithville; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Carolyn Deckard of Columbus; Mrs. Wilma Jean Kelly of R. 1, Heltonville; 24 grandchildren; 29 great - grandchildren; seven great - great - grandchildren; four brothers, Hezzie Asxom, Indianapolis, Eathel Axsom of Norman, Earl Axsom and Ora Axsom, both of Columbus; four sisters, Delistia Terrell and Cordelia Hedrick, both of Columbus; Edna Hearth of R. 13, Bedford, and Delight Hanner of Kurtz. Two sons, one daughter, three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Jones Funeral Home, Heltonville, with the Rev. Willie Smith and the Rev. Doyle Cain officiating. Burial will be in the Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call after 7:00 p.m. today at the funeral home.
From "Times-Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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