OBITUARY: Smith, Ralph Roscoe Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ________________________________________________________ NOTE: For more information on Wapello County, Iowa Please visit the Wapello County, IAGenWeb page at http://iagenweb.org/wapello/ ________________________________________________________ Obituaries from the Blakesburg Excelsior Wapello County, IA Jun 1927 Contributed for use in USGENWEB Archives by Martha Richards maseattle@copper.net Microfilm from State Historical Society of Iowa Blakesburg (Wapello co, IA) Excelsior Newspaper, Jan 1, 1925 (missing issues Aug 6, 13;) Oct 8, 1925-Dec 25, 1930 Thurs. June 2, 1927 ROSCOE SMITH IS DEAD Ralph Roscoe SMITH, son of Noah and Anna SMITH, was born in Wapello county, Sept. 2, 1881. He lived near the place of his birth most of his life until his death May 28, 1927, aged 45 years, 8 months and 28 days. He was united in marriage to Rachel TADLOCK June 26, 1901, and to this union were born 8 children, 2 sons and 6 girls Mrs. Geo. McMURRAY of Oskaloosa, Mrs. Jacob SWAIM at present in the hospital at Ottumwa, Waunita, Freda, Forest, Carl an(d) Josephine. After finishing the rural school work he attended the Southern Iowa Normal at Bloomfield, also Drake University and the State College at Ames. Later he joined the Army, but he made farming a life work. Roscoe was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge, being a past Grand. While he never made a public confession of faith he was always ready with a kind work and helping hand to those in sorrow and distress. No call for help was ever refused and in fact he was generous to a fault. In anything that was for the good of the community he was always one of the first to boost the good work along. No father could have been kinder to his children which will be a long and outstanding memory with them. The funeral sermon was in charge of Rev. CHILDS of Ottumwa and was held at Union Chapel last Monday afternoon. Roscoe SMITH had a heart as big as anyone and the large concourse of sorrowing friends who attended his funeral showed that he was held in high esteem. He was always on the square in his dealings and one of our very best farmers and will be greatly missed by his acquaintances. The many friends join with this paper in extending sympathy to the sorrowing family and friends. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us during our bereavement and also to the I.O.O.F. lodge members. Also for the beautiful floral offering. Mrs. Rachel SMITH and Family; Walter SMITH and family, Mrs. Annie SMITH. Thurs June 16, IN MEMORY The Death Angel visited the home of Archie and Mary GOODE near Blakesburg May 30, 1927, and snatched from their fond embrace their infant daughter, Carol Eileen, which had only been in the home a few hours. The little one will be missed by the parents, yet they realize that the Great Master Gardner has a perfect right to pluck the flowers here and transplant them in the Garden of Eternal Delights, where they may bloom to the glory of God for ever and ever. Archie GOODE is a son of Samuel GOODE, who is a prominent member of the Pleasant Home Methodist church. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. W. H. DeLUNG, and the body was laid to rest in the JAY cemetery. Dr. W. H. DeLUNG. MRS. ROSENA TUBAUGH Rosena Catherine SCHAEFER was borne near Baresville, Monroe Co., Ohio, February 6, 1855, and departed this life June 13, 1927, age 72 years, 4 mo. and 7 days. In the fall of 1878, she came with her parents to Blakesburg, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Christopher TUBAUGH February 6, 1879. To this union were born six children: Albert and Eugene of Blakesburg, Edwin (who preceded her in death April 18, 1922) Laura ROBINSON of Argentine, Kansas, Charlie of Golden City, Mo., and Alva of Unionville, Ia. She also leaves three brothers, Adolph of Wichita, Kan., John of Alameda, Calif., and Eugene of Ottumwa, also two sisters, Mrs. John TUBAUGH of Blakesburg and Mrs. P. F. PILGRIM of Chicago, Ill., and eighteen grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death February 10, 1920. She was converted and became a member of the Methodist Church when sixteen years of age. Three years ago she united with the Baptist Church of this place under the pastorate of Brother CHILDS. She listened for God’s voice and obeyed each time he called her name. She was a real home maker, a loving wife and devoted mother with kind words and good deeds at every opportunity. She was a woman who enjoyed religion and spent much time in prayer and reading of His Word. Life was sweet to her and with reluctance she left the ones so dear to her, who had given her such love and care. A large assembly of friends gathered at the Baptist Church to attend the funeral service last Tuesday, when the highest tribute was paid to the deceased by her former pastor, the Rev. Luther W. CHILDS, assisted by Revs. BOWERMAN and RIDDINGTON. Prof. W. E. MOON (see NOTE) sang "Hark, I Hear Him Call My Name" and Mrs. McCUNE and Prof. MOON sang, "There’ll be No Disappointments in Heaven", Miss Doris RAYMOND, accompanist. The pall bearers were the deceased's four sons, Albert, Eugene, Charles, and Alva, her grandson, Kermit TUBAUGH and nephew Wesley SCHAEFER. The body was buried beside her husband in Blakesburg cemetery, thus ends the earthly career of one of our noblest women. Friends join with this paper in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives in this, their hour of sorrow. WE THANK YOU We desire to thank all our neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Rosena Catherine TUBAUGH. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Your kindness shall never be forgotten. The Children NOTE: related notice: Prof. W. E. MOON musical director at tent meeting. See Blakesburg Excelsior June 16, 1927 RAY BARNES Again we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of our citizens, Ray BARNES, who was born October 11, 1884 and passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Gertie SCHOECH, June 11, 1927, after an illness of many months duration, age 42 years and 8 months. Ray was born on a farm 3 1-2 miles southwest of Blakesburg and has spent his entire life in and near Blakesburg. February 22, 1905, he was united in marriage to Sylvia C. PEOPLES and to their union was born one son, Walter R. Mrs. BARNES passed to the great beyond eleven years ago. He is survived by his son, Walter R., aged father, Ed BARNES, four brothers, Marion, Charles, William and Frank; two sisters, Mrs. Gertie SCHOECH and Mrs. Robert SMITH, also six nephews, Ernest, Edwin and Russel SCHOECH, Harry , Howard and Don SMITH. The deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge, having become affiliated with he order some eight years ago. The funeral was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3:30, Rev. COX of Ottumwa delivering the sermon after which the Odd Fellows had charge of the services in which they paid the highest tribute to their deceased brother. Ray BARNES was a good citizen, ever ready to lend a helping hand or do a kindly deed and his passing will be the cause of sadness to many friends. CARD OF THANKS We appreciate the many kindly deeds and sympathetic words extended us by the many kind friends and...(rest of notice is missing) Thurs, June 23, 1927 MRS. HERBERT WARREN PASSED AWAY FRIDAY Mrs. Herbert WARREN, who had been seriously ill at her home in South Ottumwa, passed on the great beyond last Friday morning, aged 50 years. Nellie Blanch WARREN was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newton VanCLEAVE and was well and favorably known to the readers of this paper, having spent her girlhood days in this vicinity. She was united in marriage with Herbert WARREN and to this union two children were born, Rozella and John, who with the husband survive. Also her aged mother and other relatives. Mrs. WARREN had been ill for some time and she bore her suffering with patience. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, a splendid neighbor and her noble womanly traits throughout her life will ever stand out as a great monument to her memory. The funeral services were held at the WARREN home on Hamilton streeet and at the Willard Street Methodist church Monday morning. Her pastor, the Rev. L. H. LANNING had charge of both services. The body was brought to Blakesburg for burial. Thurs, June 30, 1927 Susan KENT BERRY was born in England October 25, 1850 and died June 25, 1927, on the farm where she had lived over half a century. She was married to J. P. BERRY April 2, 1868. to this union were born five children, Mrs. Ella SPANGLER, Clara and Opal of Blakesburg, W. J. of Shelbyville, Mo., and J. H. of Clarence Mo. Surviving are the five children, thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren, one brother, Will KENT of Boradus, Montana, and one sister, Mrs. Mary WELLMAN of Ottumwa. Her husband preceeded her in death 25 years ago. She lived a devoted chirstian life for almost 60 years, being a charter member of the Russel Chapel church. She was a kind and loyal neighbor, always ready to help in sickness and time of need. Funeral services were held at the Russel Chapel Church Monday afternoon, conducted by Orval WALKER after which the body was laid to rest in the WELLMAN cemetery.