Centerville Daily Iowegian And Citizen
July 15, 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. Baker, mother of J. L. Mechem, whose death the occurred suddenly Wednesday morning of this week, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (tomorrow) at the at the Beckner Funeral home with Dr. H. E. Trimble, pastor of the Central Church of Christ officiating. Prayer will be offered by the Rev. Dr. Mott R. Sawyers, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery beside the bodies of Mrs. Baker's husband and daughter Lillie.
Elizabeth Frances Curry, daughter of Robert and Susan Curry was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 4, 1854 and came to Iowa with her parents when eighty years of age. The family settled on a farm near Drakesville, where they lived for a period of five years, after which they came to Appanoose and settled on a farm west of Brazil. Elizabeth graduated from rural schools and united in marriage with B. F. Parker, August 12, 1873. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. J . L . Mechem, now residing here, and Mrs. Fred Shikora, who preceded her mother in death Oct. 8, 1899. One grandson, Frank Mechem, survives.
Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Baker pioneered in the Christian ministry in Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. They later returned to take up the ministry at Pulaski and nearby Iowa towns. Although in frail health, Mrs. Baker was dauntless in her courage and desire to be of service. She was a devoted mother and a friend to all, and was especially considerate of those less fortunate than herself. For the past eight and one half years she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Mechem here. She was known to many here and elsewhere who respected, admired and loved her for her sterling character and great friendliness.
Mr. and Mrs. Baker had celebrated their golden wedding in this city at their daughter's home and had been feted by their congregation at Pulaski on that date, While friends and relatives mourn their loss Mrs. Baker goes to the reward of one whose life has been fraught with unselfish service and great loyalty to the principles of Christianity.
July 15, 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. Baker, mother of J. L. Mechem, whose death the occurred suddenly Wednesday morning of this week, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (tomorrow) at the at the Beckner Funeral home with Dr. H. E. Trimble, pastor of the Central Church of Christ officiating. Prayer will be offered by the Rev. Dr. Mott R. Sawyers, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery beside the bodies of Mrs. Baker's husband and daughter Lillie.
Elizabeth Frances Curry, daughter of Robert and Susan Curry was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 4, 1854 and came to Iowa with her parents when eighty years of age. The family settled on a farm near Drakesville, where they lived for a period of five years, after which they came to Appanoose and settled on a farm west of Brazil. Elizabeth graduated from rural schools and united in marriage with B. F. Parker, August 12, 1873. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. J . L . Mechem, now residing here, and Mrs. Fred Shikora, who preceded her mother in death Oct. 8, 1899. One grandson, Frank Mechem, survives.
Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Baker pioneered in the Christian ministry in Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. They later returned to take up the ministry at Pulaski and nearby Iowa towns. Although in frail health, Mrs. Baker was dauntless in her courage and desire to be of service. She was a devoted mother and a friend to all, and was especially considerate of those less fortunate than herself. For the past eight and one half years she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Mechem here. She was known to many here and elsewhere who respected, admired and loved her for her sterling character and great friendliness.
Mr. and Mrs. Baker had celebrated their golden wedding in this city at their daughter's home and had been feted by their congregation at Pulaski on that date, While friends and relatives mourn their loss Mrs. Baker goes to the reward of one whose life has been fraught with unselfish service and great loyalty to the principles of Christianity.
Centerville Daily Iowegian And Citizen
July 15, 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. Baker, mother of J. L. Mechem, whose death the occurred suddenly Wednesday morning of this week, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (tomorrow) at the at the Beckner Funeral home with Dr. H. E. Trimble, pastor of the Central Church of Christ officiating. Prayer will be offered by the Rev. Dr. Mott R. Sawyers, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery beside the bodies of Mrs. Baker's husband and daughter Lillie.
Elizabeth Frances Curry, daughter of Robert and Susan Curry was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 4, 1854 and came to Iowa with her parents when eighty years of age. The family settled on a farm near Drakesville, where they lived for a period of five years, after which they came to Appanoose and settled on a farm west of Brazil. Elizabeth graduated from rural schools and united in marriage with B. F. Parker, August 12, 1873. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. J . L . Mechem, now residing here, and Mrs. Fred Shikora, who preceded her mother in death Oct. 8, 1899. One grandson, Frank Mechem, survives.
Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Baker pioneered in the Christian ministry in Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. They later returned to take up the ministry at Pulaski and nearby Iowa towns. Although in frail health, Mrs. Baker was dauntless in her courage and desire to be of service. She was a devoted mother and a friend to all, and was especially considerate of those less fortunate than herself. For the past eight and one half years she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Mechem here. She was known to many here and elsewhere who respected, admired and loved her for her sterling character and great friendliness.
Mr. and Mrs. Baker had celebrated their golden wedding in this city at their daughter's home and had been feted by their congregation at Pulaski on that date, While friends and relatives mourn their loss Mrs. Baker goes to the reward of one whose life has been fraught with unselfish service and great loyalty to the principles of Christianity.
July 15, 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. Baker, mother of J. L. Mechem, whose death the occurred suddenly Wednesday morning of this week, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (tomorrow) at the at the Beckner Funeral home with Dr. H. E. Trimble, pastor of the Central Church of Christ officiating. Prayer will be offered by the Rev. Dr. Mott R. Sawyers, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery beside the bodies of Mrs. Baker's husband and daughter Lillie.
Elizabeth Frances Curry, daughter of Robert and Susan Curry was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 4, 1854 and came to Iowa with her parents when eighty years of age. The family settled on a farm near Drakesville, where they lived for a period of five years, after which they came to Appanoose and settled on a farm west of Brazil. Elizabeth graduated from rural schools and united in marriage with B. F. Parker, August 12, 1873. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. J . L . Mechem, now residing here, and Mrs. Fred Shikora, who preceded her mother in death Oct. 8, 1899. One grandson, Frank Mechem, survives.
Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Baker pioneered in the Christian ministry in Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. They later returned to take up the ministry at Pulaski and nearby Iowa towns. Although in frail health, Mrs. Baker was dauntless in her courage and desire to be of service. She was a devoted mother and a friend to all, and was especially considerate of those less fortunate than herself. For the past eight and one half years she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Mechem here. She was known to many here and elsewhere who respected, admired and loved her for her sterling character and great friendliness.
Mr. and Mrs. Baker had celebrated their golden wedding in this city at their daughter's home and had been feted by their congregation at Pulaski on that date, While friends and relatives mourn their loss Mrs. Baker goes to the reward of one whose life has been fraught with unselfish service and great loyalty to the principles of Christianity.
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