Fred D. Kirkland
The funeral of Fred D. Kirkland was held from Colwell's funeral chapel Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, just one week from the day he was taken to the Bainbridge hospital. He passed away Monday morning from streptococcus infection. Deceased was the youngest son of Lewis L. and Linna Riley Kirland, having been born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], September 7, 1916. His death came as a great shock to the whole community as he was quite generally known and liked. For more than a year he had worked for Moritz Roehlk on his milk delivery route here. Fred was a member of the senior class of Bainbridge Central High school and was the joke editor of the "Echo," the publication issued annually by the seniors. By diligent work he had all of his material prepared and ready for publication. The funeral was largely attended, both the chapel and the furniture-room adjoining were filled. Twenty-two of his classmates with Professor F.J. Casey attended in a body. There was a profusion of flowers, including many beautiful pieces, among which were pieces from the high school, the faculty, the senior class, and the Bixby street neighbors. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Clarence Carman, pastor of the first Methodist Episcopal Church, assisted by John H. Fowler, acting pastor of the Baptist Church. The bearers were schoolmates of the deceased, Clinton Wilcox, Kenneth Davis, Roy Robinson, Rolland Bluler, Max Stevens and Joseph Throop. The body was placed in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. His parents, one brother, Ward D. Kirkland, and one sister, Miss Irene Linna Kirkland survive. Among those attending the funeral from out-of-town were friends and relatives from Oxford, Afton, Binghamton, Norwich, Sidney, Utica and Newark Valley. [1932]
Nellie M. (Burns) Ferguson
Nellie M. Ferguson passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, at the old Ferguson homestead, on Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], now occupied by her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bliss, and with whom she had made her home for the past seven years since the death of her husband, George Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson was born on May 16, 1862, in Carbondale, Pa., the only child of Mr. and Mrs. James Burns. Her parents came with her to Bainbridge when she was a small child, and a few years later both passed away, leaving her to the care of an aunt, Mrs. Alexander Ireland, of Searles hill. On Feb. 14, 1883, she was married to George Ferguson and their many years of prosperity and happiness were spent on farms on Searles Hill. She possessed a fine sense of humor and a genial disposition which made a host of friends who mourn her loss. Surviving are her daughter and only child, Mrs. Howard Bliss, and one grandson, Newton. Two cousins, Mrs. Ardell Sweet, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Carrie Loomis, of Sidney, also survive. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon in the funeral chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the First Baptist chruch, of which Mrs. Ferguson was a regular attendant, was present, but unable to conduct the service on account of a severe cold. Reg. V. H. Orvis, pastor of the Frist Presbyterian Church, officiated for him, and interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. The bearers, all nephews of the late husband, were Lewis Kirkland, George Myers and Chauncey Norton, of Bainbridge, and Clarence Smith of Otego. [1934]
Mrs. Orson Thorp
The people of Bainbridge were inexpressibly shocked Tuesday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Orson Thorp, at the Bainbridge Hospital Monday evening. Mrs. Thorp had submitted to a major operation at that institution early the preceding week and following the operation her condition was considered very satisfactory and an early recovery was looked forward to. But complications set in and late in the week it became known that in all probability she could not live. Mrs. Thorp was one of the most popular of the younger women of this community, an indefatigable worker in the Presbyterian Church, of which she has been an active member since she came to Bainbridge thirteen years ago, and being possessed of a charming personality and great friendliness of spirit she made many friends who sincerely regret her untimely passing. Mrs. Thorp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Shelton, was born September 11, 1897, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. She attended the Sidney High School and was for a number of years employed at the Sidney Department Store in that village. July 26, 1920, she was married to Orson Thorp and came to live in this village, where her husband was interested in the garage business. She is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Shelton, and a sister, Mrs. V.N. Killen, of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Colwell Chapel, in West Main street, with the pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Rev. H.G. Orvis, officiating, and interment will be in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].
Nellie (Parsons) DePugh
Mrs. Nellie DePugh, wife of Eli H. DePugh, died February 4th, at her home 11 Hall avenue, Somerville, Mass., aged 62 years. Mrs. DePugh was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of John D. Parsons and Abigail White Parsons. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. A.W. Davis, of Sharon, Mass., and Mrs. A. Frank Green, Somerville, Mass. and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Green, of Sidney, and Mrs. C.T. Waters, of Oneonta. The funeral service was held at her home in Somerville, Mass. Saturday February 6th, Rev. William H. Dyas, officiating. The committal service was held in the chapel at Greenlawn cemetery, Bainbridge, Sunday at 12:30 o'clock. Rev. John Fowler, assistant pastor of the Baptist Church this village, officiating. This service was largely attended by relatives and friends. A profusion of floral tributes from her church, friends, relatives and various organizations, of which she was a member. [1932]
Margaret Emily (Davidson) Youngs
Mrs. Margaret Emily Youngs, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson, of this village, passed away early Saturday morning at the Binghamton State Hospital, following a short illness and an operation. Mrs. Youngs, who had been employed at the hospital for some time, was taken ill about two weeks previously and medical aid was unable to save her. Mrs. Youngs was born on Feb. 20, 1906, in Scotland, and at the age of 2 years, with her parents and family, came to this country, and in 1918 they took up their residence in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. A private funeral was held Monday afternoon in the funeral chapel of Colwell brothers, West Main street, with the Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating, and interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. Besides her parents, she is survived by three brothers, William and Thomas, of Bainbridge and John, of Troy. [1934]
Kenneth Westfall
Kenneth Westfall, 38, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], died Saturday night in the Binghamton City Hospital. He is survived by his widow, Doreen; two sons; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Westfall, of Nineveh; a brother, Leon Westfall, of the Armed Forces; and a sister, Miss Mary Westfall, of Nineveh. Funeral services were held at Colwell's Chapel, Bainbridge Wednesday afternoon. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 23, 1943]
Emily (Davis) Wakefield
Emily C. Wakefield, wife of Adelbert Wakefield, passed away at her home in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday, Dec. 14, after a brief illness. She was born 66 years ago May 23, 1877 , at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], daughter of Lettie A. Shear and Eugene S. Davis. The past 12 years of her life had been spent in Mt. Upton. Final rites were held Thursday at 2 o'clock, with Colwell Bros. of Bainbridge, in charge. Burial was at Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 23, 1943]
Gilbert Palmer
Saturday, Dec. 18, occurred the death of Gilbert G. Palmer, oldest resident in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]. Born on Jan. 31, 1857, nearly 87 years ago in the town, where he had spent his entire life. He was the son of Rebecca R. Winn and Gilbert R. Palmer, Sr. Final rites were held on Tuesday, Dec. 21, with Paul D. Mortican, of Gilbertsville, in charge. The Rev. Charles W. Dempsey, pastor of Guilford and Mt. Upton Methodist Churches, had the service. Burial in Mt. Upton. [Bainbridge news & Republican, Dec. 23, 1943]
George Fellows
George Fellows, a former Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] resident, passed away at the home of his son in Vestal [Broome Co., NY] on Friday, Dec. 17. He had been in ill health a long time, and had reached the age of 79 years. Services were held from the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. J.W.Bump of Guilford, officiating. Several children survive besides the widow. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 23, 1944]
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