Josephine Bradford d. 1 September 1958

MRS. DALE BRADFORD

Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Bradford, 48, who died Monday after being shot, will be today at 2 p.m. in the Waynesville Methodist Church with the Rev. Clarence Wienand officiating. Burial will follow in the Waynesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Hedges of Waynesville.

Survivors include her daughter, Jo Jean, 10; and a sister, Mrs. Ruby Mathis, Long Beach, Calif.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
4 September 1958
Page 15

William Bradford 1839-1934

The Houston Herald

Houston, Missouri

August 2, 1934

Page 2

From Waynesville Democrat.

One of the county's oldest and most faithful citizens passed here last week. Uncle William Bradford was in his 96th year at the time of his death. He was a subscriber to numerous papers and other periodicals to the last, and kept abreast of everyday events. Age could not dim his keen interest. He often repeated that he had not failed to vote the Democratic ticket since the Civil War. His life was radiant and full. He was a pioneer, a soldier, and a citizen. 

Dr. Clara Elizabeth (Bradford) Harding 1888-1986

Dr. Clara Elizabeth Bradford Harding was born November 10, 1888 in Pulaski County, Mo.  She was the fourth of the nine children of James and Martha Bradford, all of whom preceded her in death.

She attended schools in Bloodland and Springfield and was a teacher for several years.  Later she became a Doctor of Chiropractic and practiced in Ash Grove and Springfield for more than 50 years.

She was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church, The Business and Professional Womens Organization and P.E.O. and was active in Democrat Organizations in Greene County.

Until her recent illness, she was active, often walking to the church to meet with the ladies who made quilts and comforts for the poor.  Her interest were in her family, friends, and neighbors, all of which mourn her passing.

She died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, January 25, in Cox Hospital North, in Springfield, Mo.

Services are at Greenlawn North, Springfield, Mo., January 29, Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Lora Harding, Neosho, Mo., six grandchildren, Julie White and Edward J. both of Springfield, Francis Ellis, Gig Harbor, Washington, Linda Perez and Mary Ann Harding of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, and Gregory, Little Rock, Arkansas, nine great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Her son, Edward, passed away three years ago.

10 November, 1888 - 25 January, 1986

Winnie Francis (Ballard) Wheeler 1886-1985

Winnie Francis Wheeler was born a daughter of Bland Nixon Ballard and Elizabeth Frances (Bradford) Ballard, January 17, 1886, in Pulaski County in Missouri, and she departed this life 30 December 30, 1985 at Waynesville, Missouri having attained the age of 99 years, 11 months, and 13 days.

She was united in marriage to Luna Wheeler August 28, 1904 and to this union two children were born.  She accepted Christ and was baptized, and at the time of her passing was a charter member of Westside Baptist Church in Waynesville, Missouri.  Winnie was a member of the Harmony Home Extension Club, and was a life-long resident of Pulaski County in Missouri.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by one son, Clyde Wheeler of Waynesville, Missouri and one daughter, Helen Routh of Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Neal Ballard of Rolla, Missouri; three grandchildren, Bill Wheeler of Lebanon, Missouri, Judy Beaver of Durant, Oklahoma, and Mary Lou Watson of St. Louis, Missouri; nine great grandchildren, Hallie Kinsley, Jeff Kinsley, David Wheeler, Gerry Darnell, Joel Watson, Scott Watson, Kenny Watson, Sue Goddard, and Jan Radel; six great great grandchildren, Sammy Alfano, Jeff Alfano, Amy Radel, Adam Radel, Ben Watson, and Timothy Watson, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five sisters, and two brothers.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 2, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Lee Schaffer officiating.

Music was furnished by organist Mary Lou Long and soloist, Janell Walters.

Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery, Waynesville, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Escorts were: Dud Bacon, Harold Burnett, Champ Collier, Norman Humphrey, Marvin Long, and Louis Smith.

Honorary escorts were George Lane and Al Parsons.

Sallie M.(Bradford) Bailey 1882-1972

Sallie M.Bailey,daughter of James and Martha Bradford was born Feb 14,1882 in Bloodland,MO and passed away Dec 14,1972 in Pulaski County Memorial Hospital.

She was the oldest of nine children in a family of Pulaski county pioneers.She attended school in Bloodland and Waynesville.She later taught schools in the county for several years.

She was united in marriage to Lester Meade Bailey on Nov.8,1904 and three children,James,Lillian and Florence were born to this union.Florence (Mrs.Clif Bobzien) preceded her in death.

They lived in Bloodland until 1913 when they moved to a farm on the Gasconade River near Pippin Place.In 1920 they moved to Waynesville where she lived for 52yrs.She was a member of Methodist Church,active and faithful as long as her health allowed.

Funeral services were held 2pm Saturday Dec.18,1972 at the United Methodist Church with Rev.William Everdyke officiating.

Burial was in Waynesville Memorial Park with her grandsons acting as escorts.

Survivors are one son,James of Jefferson City; one daughter,Lillian(James)Robertson of Charleston,IL;one sister,Dr.Clara Harding of Springfield;four brothers,Emmett,Glen,John and Bland;six grandsons and eight great-grandchildren.

Della Orlena (Bradford) Eskridge 1908-1985

Della Orlena Eskridge was born a daughter to William Henry Bradford and Hattie Rosena (Hopper) Bradford on September 27, 1908 in Lovington, Illinois and she departed this life on March 4, 1985 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, having attained the age of 76 years, 5 months, and 8 days.

Della was united in marriage to Alva Lee Eskridge on December 22, 1923 and to this union nine children were born. Della and Alva shared 59 years of marriage until Alva’s death on July 24, 1983.

Della lived much of her life in Illinois and Kentucky where she worked hard, along with her husband, to support her family.

She lived a good life to her own belief as wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, and grandmother.

Della Orlena Eskridge is survived by: four sons, Loren Lee Eskridge of Corydon, Indiana; Stanley Eskridge of Patterson, Louisiana; Roy Eskridge pf St. Petersburg, Florida, and Earl Eskridge of Louisville, Kentucky. Three daughters: Mary Louise Connell of St. Petersburg, Florida; Pearl Ann Allen of Hodgensville, Kentucky, and Betty Lue Phelps of Waynesville, Missouri, and one sister, Laura Jackson of Moweaqua, Illinois; 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Della Orlena Eskridge were held Thursday, March 7, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with Max Downs officiating. Music was provided by Janell Walters, soloist and Marjorie Link, organist. Serving as escorts were Harold Conners, Stanley Eskridge, George Phelps, Victor Provencio, Butch Turner, and Rocky Watson. Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.