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Monroe County Obituaries

1928

 

 

 

Beals, Verdie Beals

Source: The St. Louis [Missouri] Post Dispatch; 17 May 1928, p 31 [This was the only notice in the paper.]

BURIAL PERMITS

Verdie Beals, 22, 4664A Cottage.

 

Boughner, Julia Ann Boughner

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929

          Mrs. Julia Ann Boughner 71, well known Bellaire resident died Monday afternoon at 3:30 o clock at the family home, 926 Central Avenue, Bellaire. Mrs. Boughner was born and reared in Clarington,Ohio and moved to Bellaire thirty-two years ago.

          She is survived by her husband, Wash Boughner; four children, Mrs. June Kimes of Rose Hill; Mrs. Lucille Porter, Herman and William Boughner of Bellaire; fifteen grandchildren; one brother, John Roemer of Clarington, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Mary King of Bellville, Ohio.

          Interment was made in Rosehill Cemetery.

 

Brennan, Sadie E. Brennan

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Word was received here last week of the death of Sadie E. Brennan of Wheeling, formerly of Sardis. Her death occurred at the North Wheeling Hospital, Sunday, December 30^th.

          Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 2^nd.

 

Brubach, Henry Michael Brubach
Newspaper clipping Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, September 1928
    The spirit of Henry Michael Brubach left his earthly body on the afternoon of September the twelfth, 1928 of apoplexy, after having spent 54 years and ten months during its earthly sojourn. He was born in Summit Township on November 12, 1873, and lived there throughout his life. He was baptized in the Christian faith on April 19, 1874.
    Not withstanding his affliction throughout life, his conduct bespoke the influence of a Christian home, and during his last few months when illness made life less worthwhile for him, be understood and wished for the better life in the Heavenly Home.
    He is survived by his parents, Karl and Margauerite Matz Brubach, of Summit township, his sister, Mrs. Henry Claus and a brother-in-law, Henry Claus; three nephews: Everett, Walter, and Emil Claus and a niece Hulda Claus, besides many other relatives and friends. Interment was made in the St. John s Middle Church cemetery in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio.
    The sands of time are sinking,
    The dawn of Heaven breaks
    The summer morn I ve sighed for,
    The fair sweet morn awakes.
    O dark hath been the midnight,
    But day spring is at hand,
    And glory, glory dwelleth
    In Emmanuel s land. 

 

Buckingham, Martha Buckingham 

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929

          The body of Mrs. Martha Buckingham 87, former Calais resident whose death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.H. McMillan of Hutchinson, Kan., Christmas Day was brought to Barnesville for funeral services and burial which took place Saturday afternoon.

          Besides Mrs. McMillan, the deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Leona Brummelle, Summerfield; Mrs. J.L. Danford, Burdette,

Kan., and Frank H. McKee of Quanah, Texas.

 

Carpenter, Mrs. J.W. Carpenter

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929

          Mrs. J.W. Carpenter 73, of Greely, Col. was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the Carpenter Cemetery in Calais, Ohio after impressive services in the Batesville Methodist Church. The death of Mrs. Carpenter occurred on December 25 at her husband s ranch at Greely. Her body was brought to Quaker City and thence to Batesville.

 

Christy, Edmond Robert Christy

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928

Edmond Robert Christy, son of Thomas Jay Christy and Nettie Carpenter Christy was born December 16, 1915 and departed this life December 11, 1928, being at the time of his death 12 years, 11 months and 25 days of age. He was a member of the 7^th grade at Hartshorn School where he was loved by all his schoolmates. He was also a member of the Beech Grove Sabbath School. He was a bright loveable boy and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He was accidentally injured Saturday, Dec. 8^th, and was immediately rushed to the Martins Ferry Hospital where all that medical skill and loving hands could do was gladly done for him , but God Knew best and called him to a land where he will know no more of sorrow and pain.

Edmond was ready to meet this change, and although our hearts are heavy here we know we shall meet him in the Great Beyond where there will be no parting.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his father, mother, two sisters, two grandmothers, two grandfathers and a host of other relatives and friends. One brother dying in infancy will greet Edmond in the beautiful Land of Promise.

Edmond was laid to rest in the Sutherland Cemetery near Stafford. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Miller.

Not now but in the coming years

It may be in the Better Land

We ll read the meaning of our tears

And there, yes there, we ll understand.

Card of Thanks We, the family, desire to take this means to thank all our friends and neighbors who have so freely aided us in this great sorrow, and especially the Hartshorn School for their floral offering, and all others who aided us in any way. Thomas J. Christy and Family

 

City, Nellie City, nee Byers

Source: clipping of newspaper article posted on findagrave.com by Susan (Haldeman) Fowler; 30 Nov 1928

Mrs. Nellie City Dies

Mrs. Nellie City, age 32, died early yesterday morning at the Union hospital in Terre Haute. The body is at Brown's funeral establishment and is to be taken to the home in Easytown tonight.

Surviving Mrs. City are the husband, Elmer, four children, Benson, Damon, Emmagine and Beatrice, her father, Benjamin Barrs,* three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Miller of Linton, Mrs. Beatrice Cutts of Glendora, Mrs. Marion Parmer, and one brother, Ward.

Funeral services are to be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock at the residence in Easytown. Burial is to be in the Riverside cemetery, Clinton.

*Submitter s Note: Nellie s last name was spelled Byers on her marriage documents and in her son Damon s obituary.

 

Cline, Maggie P. Cline (nee-Briggs)

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Mrs. Maggie P. Briggs Cline, wife of John W. Cline of Mansfield, was born in Monroe County on October 27, 1896 and departed this life December 28, 1928 being at the time of her death.

          She leaves to mourn her sad loss, a husband; two daughters, Alice and Gladys; two sons, Russell and Ralph, all of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs of Woodsfield; two sisters and six brothers as follows: Mrs. Rebecca Keesor, Sherman and George Briggs of Woodsfield; Charles and Jay Briggs of East Akron; Herman Briggs of South Zanesville and James Briggs of Crooksville, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Two brothers and five sisters have preceded her in death.

          Funeral services were held at Mansfield at Mansfield on December 31 at 2:30 p.m. and interment was made in the Mansfield Cemetery.

          Mr. Cline was a kind and loving mother and will be greatly missed not only in her home but by her many friends who can truthfully say:

A precious one from us is gone

          A voice we loved is stilled

A place is vacant in our house

          Which never can be filled.

 

Comer, William J. Comer

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929

          Friends of the family received word here today (Wednesday) Dec.26^th of the death of W. J. Comer of Tucson, Arizona. No particulars are known, except that the body is en-route to Bridgeport, near Clarksburg, W.VA. for interment. Mr. Comer and family left here several years since to live in Arizona on account of climatic conditions. The remaining members of the family are reported quite sick, and unable to accompany the body home.

Clarington Independent

 

Coughlan, Kenneth Coughlan

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] Intelligencer; 16 Aug 1928

Funeral services for Kenneth Coughlan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coughlan, who died Sunday at the North Wheeling hospital, will be conducted this morning at 8:30 at the family home, 517 South Huron street. High Mass of Requiem will be solemnized at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Cathedral, and burial will be made in Linwood cemetery, Blaine, Ohio.

 

Crawford, Barbara E. Crawford, (nee Pfalzgraf)
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1928
    There comes a time in every home when its occupants must experience the deep sadness and innumerable heartaches that accompany the grim reaper, Death, which in spite of kind treatment and all that willing hands can do thrusts its unwelcome sickle here and there and plucks from earth its chosen victims.
    Shortly after noon on January 9, 1928, our Heavenly Father in whose hand is held dominion over life and death, called to peaceful rest, the soul of Barbara Rubel Crawford (nee Pfalzgraf), her death being due to a hemorrhage.
    The deceased was born in Seneca Township, Monroe County, Ohio, on September 2, 1845, being at he time of her death 82 years, 3 months, and 10 days old.
    She was confirmed and joined the Evangelical church at St. John s Middle Church at an early age, of which she remained a consistent member till her death.
    In 1865, she was united in marriage to Jacob Rubel, who preceded her to the Great Beyond in 1883. To this union were born five children, Mrs. Joseph Betts, of near Bucyrus, Ohio; L. D. Rubel, of Barnesville, Ohio; G. A. Rubel and Mrs. William Goodhart, of near Summerfield, Ohio and John Rubel who preceded her 14 years ago.
    In 1886, she was united in marriage to G. W. Crawford. To this union was born one daughter Mrs. C. F. Betts of the home.
    Besides the husband and children she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Eberle, of Woodsfield; Mrs. Eva Christman of near Lewisville, Ohio; Mrs. Fred Keylor of Edwina, Ohio; Mrs. Christina Brownfield of near Antioch, Ohio; two brothers, Lewis Pfalzgraf of Rockport, West Virginia, and George Pfalzgraf of near Lewisville; 40 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Added to these are many more relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure.
    Kindly and generous in hart she was beloved by everyone, denying herself to give to those in need. She was a mother to them all.
    Services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon by the Reverend Weber of Miltonsburg, Ohio. After a last farewell the body was taken to Calais cemetery, Calais, Ohio where it was surrendered to the earth and consecrated to the last general resurrection when all those who sleep in Christ will rise in honor and glory.
    A precious one from us has gone
    A voice we love is stilled.
    A place is vacant in our home
    That never can be filled.       --B. D. R.

 

Crooks, William Henry Crooks

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Funeral services for William Henry Crooks were held Wednesday afternoon from the late home on Belmont Ridge. Services were in charge of Rev. G. E. Henderson of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Beallsville Cemetery.

          Mr. Crooks was born Nov. 26, 1863 and died December 30, 1928 aged 65. He was united in marriage, January 26, 1888 with Mary Martha Riley.

          He is survived by his widow and three sons; Bruce of Webb; Samuel of Pugh Ridge and Roy of Crabapple. One son, Albert, died in infancy.

 

Dillon, Abner Dillon

Source: The Mountaineer [West Virginia]; 16 Feb 1928

Abner Dillon, an aged and respected citizen of Trace Fork died Friday* of diseases incident to old age, and was brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. McGrew, where the funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. Keenan of Ravenswood, officiating. The body was taken to the Comet** cemetery where it was interred.

*Submitter's Notes:

*In 1928, Friday was February 10th. The West Virginia Division of Culture and History web site gives his death date as 11 Feb 1928.

**This was difficult to read, and I may not have it typed correctly here.

 

Dye, Mrs. F.C. Dye

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Mrs. F.C. Dye died Sunday morning December 30 at the family home in Sardis after an illness of short duration. The Dye family lived in and near Clarington many years and Mrs. Dye is well and favorably known by all. A husband and three sons survive.

          Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church at Clarington, Tuesday afternoon by Rev. E.A. Beale and Rev. C.D. Dalley. Interment was in family lot in Clarington Cemetery.

 Card of Thanks

          We desire to express our thanks to all our neighbors and friends for their help and expressions of kindness during the sickness and at the time of the death of our beloved wife and mother. F. C. Dye and Sons.

 

Fulp, Alice Fulp, nee Pope

Source: The Shelby [County, Indiana] Democrat; Thursday, 13 Dec 1928

LIFE LONG RESIDENT

DIED FRIDAY NIGHT

Mrs. Alice Fulp, wife of Peter Fulp, died at her home near the Mt. Pisgah church at six-thirty o'clock Friday evening as the result of a long illness caused from a complication of diseases. The news of her death will be a decided shock to her many friends in this county.

Funeral services will be conducted* from the Trinity M.E. church in this city at two o'clock Monday afternoon, the Rev. Josephine Campbell, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pisgah cemetery in charge of Charles M. Ewing, funeral director.

Mrs. Fulp had been a lifelong resident of the county. She was born in Washington township on April 7, 1869, and was at the time of death, fifty-nine years and nine months old. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Pope.

At an early age she married Mr. Fulp, who survives to mourn her death, with one son, Claude Fulp, of this city. She leaves, also, six sisters and five brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Elizabeth Knowlton, of Columbus; Mrs. Leone Campbell, of Hope; Mrs. Ida Moore, Mrs. Loren Glackman, Mrs. Kate Yeager, all of Shelby county, and Mrs. Del Limpus, of Oklahoma. James, Clarence, Alvin, Ernest and Floyd Pope, all of this county, are the surviving brothers.

She was a devoted member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church.     

*Submitter's Note: She was already buried on December 10 before this obituary was published.

 

Grossenbacher, Frederick Lester Grossenbacher

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929

          Frederick Lester, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Grossenbacher of Rittman, Ohio was born June 14, 1928 and departed this life December 24, 1928, being at the time of his death only 6 months and 20 days old. His time was short on this earth but his task here had been completed.

          He was stricken with bronchitis in November from which he never fully recovered when tubercular meningitis made its appearance and his desperate fight only lasted a few days when death called him home. All that loving hands could possibly do was done but all of no avail.

          He leaves to mourn his departure his grief-stricken parents, three sisters, four brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. One brother preceded him in death.

          Funeral services were held at the Christian Apostolic Church Thursday, December 27 at 1:00 o clock after which the remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

          Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Charles and Thomas Grossenbacher, Fred and Wm. Hinderlong and Orville Bayes of Mansfield; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berger and son Harry Melvin Hinderlong and Mrs. Wm. Ingold of Akron.

Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and at the time of the death of our darling son, Frederick Lester.

          Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Grossenbacher and Family

 

Harper, Dennis Harper

Source: The Noble Co. [Ohio] Leader, 28 Nov 1928

Dennis Harper, aged forty-five years, who recently removed his family from Belmont county to the vicinity of Caldwell, died last Saturday morning at his home near the old Hunkidori school house, south of Caldwell, from corrosive sublimate poisoning. About three weeks previous he became afflicted with a breaking out of rash thought to be caused by indigestion, and a lotion was used which contained the poison which caused his death. Dr. Park, of Caldwell, was called to he home on Friday, but nothing could be done to save his life. His wife and five children, Vivian, Margaret, Olive, McClellan and Harry, all of the home, survive. The body was taken to Belmont county for funeral services and burial.

 

Hartshorn, Sarah Elizabeth Hartshorn nee Gardner
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, April 25, 1928
    Sarah Elizabeth Gardner was born near Creighton ridge, Monroe County, Ohio  November 2, 1873, and departed this life in Woodsfield, Ohio April 20, 1928, at the age of 54 years, 5 months and 18 days.

    She was united in marriage to Eugene B. Hartshorn July 16, 1899. To this union five children were born. Three of these namely Harry R, Edmond C. and Carrie L.  preceded the mother to the Spirit world. Mr. Hartshorn died August
21, 1905.
    Three years ago she made a profession of her Savior and was baptized into the Church of Christ. Of near relatives she leaves the following: one sister, Mrs. Oscar Ogle; two brothers James and Samuel Gardner; one son, Earl Hartshorn; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Fisher and Miss Wilma Hartshorn; also three grandchildren.
    Funeral services in charge of H. H. Adamson were held at Hartshorn Church Monday at 10 a.m. April 23. The body laid beside that of her husband in the adjoining cemetery. 

 

Hettig, Walter A. Hettig
Newspaper clipping Issue:  May, 1928
    Funeral services for Walter Hettig, aged 34 years, 5 months and 18 days, veteran of the World War, who died Wednesday evening, May 9, 1928, at his Lewisville home following a brief illness of pneumonia, were held at the Middle Church north of Lewisville Sunday afternoon. Walter was born November 21, 1893, in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio Monroe Post No. 87, American Legion, being in charge, assisted by Reverend W. L. Weber of the Miltonsburg Evangelical Church. The services were largely attended, and many beautiful floral pieces were in evidence. Burial was made in the St. John s
Middle Church cemetery near Lewisville, Ohio.
         He was a son of Henry Hettig and Eva Matz Hettig who survive him as do also two sisters, Miss Caroline Hettig of Cincinnati, and Miss Margaret Hettig at home, and one brother Mark Hettig of Cleveland.    

 

Holland, Raymond V. Holland

Holland, Villis Raymond Holland

Source:  The Times Recorder, [Zanesville, Ohio]; Saturday, 26 May 1928

        Raymond V. Holland of the Rinard Mills neighborhood, who was sent to the Ohio penitentiary about two years ago for a term of from 1 to 15 years, died Sunday morning according to a message received by Prosecuting Attorney J. K. Sawyers.

 

Hoskinson, Paul Homer Hoskinson

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929

          Again the Angel of Death has visited our community and taken from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hoskinson their infant son Paul Homer. He was born December 25, 1928 being only two days at the time of his death.

          Little Homer s life was very short. He came to bring Christmas cheer which was soon blighted when God called him home to that land where sickness and trouble never come.

          He leaves to mourn his sad departure, father, mother, four sisters and three brothers, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Short services were conducted at the home by H.L. Ward after which the body was taken to Mt. Carrick where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Danford and the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Carrick Cemetery to await the coming of Him who said Suffer the little children to come unto Me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven

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Here on earth a little rosebud

           Perished under death s cold hand,

But it s blooming over yonder

In that Holy happy land.

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We shall miss him sadly, sadly miss him,

           There will be one vacant chair,

But the angels, they will kiss him

           When he enters Heaven so fair.

Grandmother

 

Hoskinson, William Hudson Hoskinson, son of Jeremiah and Sarah Hoskinson, was born December 14, 1863 near Sardis, Monroe County, Ohio. Departed this life May 24, 1928, age 64 years, 5 months and 10 days. He was the youngest of three living children and left motherless at the age of two years. Surviving is his wife Phebe Harriet, three sons, Isaac Roscoe, of Pampa, Texas. William Harold of Sunbury and Boyd Wesley of the home. One sister Mrs. Belle Wittmer, Barnesville, Ohio, brother, George Hoskinson of Elizabeth, W.Va. One brother and sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Burial was made at Sunbury, Ohio.

 

Hughes, Uriah Hughes
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated   April 25, 1928
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          Uriah Hughes, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Hughes, a prominent pioneer family famous in connection with the historical Underground Railroad of slavery times was born in Woodsfield, Ohio May 28, 1842; and completed his earthly life, April 19, 1928 being 85 years, 10 months and 12 days old.
          He was baptized in the Christian faith by Rev. C. W. Danford at Bellaire, Ohio and united with The M.E. Church at Sutherlands some years ago.
          He enlisted in Co. F. 51st. Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was mustered out at the close of the war. He was a faithful member of John Archilbald Post of the G. A. R.  at Stafford, being the last  of Civil War veterans of Franklin Township.
          Uriah, born in Woodsfield spent his early life in that vicinity, moving to a farm near Lewisville, when he was six years old. At the age of seven, the family came to the present farm home, where he lived until November 1925, at that time moving to the Stafford home.
          Veteran Hughes had been a partial invalid for a number of years. In January 1927, he unfortunately fell sustaining injuries that in a few days confined him to his room. He suffered much during the last few days; yet he exhibited the soldier's endurance with few complaints, his patience at times reaching almost the sublime.
          Mr. Hughes was the last one of the family of twelve children to receive the Devine call that his life's work was ended. Two, of the children Walter and Mary, died in infancy. The following,  Albert,  David, William, Thomas,  Allen, Theodore, James, Winifred and  Elizabeth growing to manhood and womanhood.
          Uriah Hughes was united in marriage to Maria, daughter of John and Rebekah Barnett,  November 18, 1875.  Three children were given to bless the home. The son, William B. Hughes died April 15, 1906. He leaves to mourn, a wife and two daughters,  Mrs. Bertha Quigley, of Columbus; and  Mrs. Martha A. Knapp of New Philadelphia; six grandchildren, Charles W. and Donald U. Hughes, Mrs. William Shaw, Willene and Gerald Quigley and Ruth Knapp. Three grandchildren have preceded him in death;  Mildred, Wilma and Winifred Hughes. The great grandchildren are Mildred, Charlotte Mae  and  William Hughes, also Hughes Shaw, all of Dover, Ohio.
          We need not eulogize Mr. Hughes character, it has lived and will continue to live with honor in this community where he has spent his entire life.
          Funeral services were conducted by a former pastor, Rev. S.G. Suitor of Byesville, at Sutherlands Church. The remains were laid to rest in The Sutherlands Cemetery.

 

Jones, Joel Jones A second obituary

Woodsfield. April 9 Funeral services for Joel Jones aged 75, who died at his home near here, on April 3, were conducted Thursday at the West Union church by Elder Everett Taylor and burial was made in the church cemetery.

The deceased was a son of Daniel and Sarah Jones and was born and reared in Monroe County where he spent his entire life as a farmer. He was united in marriage to Miss Martha Thomas and to this union seven children were born, all but one of whom, survive. They are as follows; Mrs Alice Myers, Belmont, O; Everett, McMechen, W.Va.; Orville, Wheeling, W.Va.; Roy, Homer and Anna Jones, of the home. His widow, mother, three sisters and one brother, also survive as follows. Mrs. Mary Stine, New Martinsville; Mrs. Wm. Rush, Sardis; Mrs. George Potts, Paden City, W.Va., and Samuel Jones of near Sardis.

He was a loyal and faithful church worker.

 

Jones, Joel Jones

Joel Jones was born on April 1853 and departed this life on April 3, 1928, being at the time 75 years of age.

early youth he obeyed the Gospel and during his life on earth showed his love for Christ by humble obedience to His commandments.

He was married to Miss Martha Thomas on December 30, 1883. He loved his wife as Christ loved the Church.

His presence on this earth will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Left to mourn his death are the following; his wife and six children; Mrs. Roy Myers, Belmont, Ohio; Everett Jones, McMechen, W.Va.; Orville Jones, Wheeling, W.Va.; Roy, Anna and Homer of the home, one grandson and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted by R. E. Taylor at West Union Thursday morning, April 5, and the body was laid to rest in the West Union cemetery.

 

Kinkade, Edward L. Kinkade

Source: Monroe County, Ohio newspaper; Sep 1928

Once more the Grim Monster--Death--has come in the home and carried off one near and dear to us.

Edward Leander Kinkade was born near Woodsfield, Ohio, April 30, 1857, and died September 9, 1928, aged 71 years, 4 months and 10 days.

He was married to Miss Margaret McVay, December 3, 1877. To this union nine children were born; five sons and four daughters. One son, Brady, died in infancy. All the others are still living.

He leaves to mourn his departure, a wife, of the home near Graysville; four daughters, Mrs. Pearl Z. Morris, of Graysville, Route 1; Mrs. Florence Hines, Graysville, Route 1; Mrs. Eunice A. Parks, Harriettsville, Route 1; Mrs. Nellie Sinift, Newark; four sons, Alonzo V. of Frazeysburg, Route 2; Douglass J., Newark, Ohio, Route 4; David Earl, Bremen, Route 2; and Arlie R., of the home. He also leaves 22 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren besides a host of relatives and friends.

He was a loving husband, a kind father and a good neighbor, willing to help any one who might need his assistance, and his presence will be sadly missed in the neighborhood.

Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Ridge Chapel, J.M. Cochran officiating; interment was made in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery on the 11th.

Card of Thanks

We take this means of thanking the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in the trying days of trouble in the sickness and death of our dear husband and father.--Margaret Kinkade and children.

 

Lovett, Mrs. Charles Lovett

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, dated, December 26, 1928

          Mrs. Charles Lovett died Thursday morning at the family home in Antioch following a few months illness. Her demise was attributed to tuberculosis.

          She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, two sons and one daughter, besides a number of relatives and friends.

          Mrs. Lovett was a woman of many fine qualities and will be greatly missed.

 

Lovett, Ruth Anna Lovett (nee-Blair)

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Ruth Anna Lovett was born in Monroe County on November 5, 1879 and departed this life December 19, 1928 at Graysville, being at the time of her death 49 years, 1 month and 14 days old. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Blair.

          On December 4, 1900 she was united in marriage to Charles F. Lovett and to this union were born four children; Forrest, Heber and Mary, one child dying in infancy.

          She leaves to mourn her sad departure, her husband; two sons; one daughter; father and mother; two sisters and six brothers; besides a host of other relatives and friends.

          In early life she united with the Christian Union Church and remained a faithful member until her death.

          Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Friday afternoon with Rev. Weddle of Antioch in charge.

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Card of Thanks We wish to extend our thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear wife and mother, Ruth Anna Lovett. We also wish to thank Rev. Weddle for his words of comfort. Husband and Children

 

Lude, Fairy Mabel Lude (nee-Hobbs)

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Fairy Mabel Hobbs, daughter of ex-Probate Judge T.T. Hobbs was born at Antioch on June 2, 1884 and died at her home near Ravenna, Ohio

on Friday, December 28, 1928 at the age of 44 years, 6 months and 26 days. Death was due to influenza and attendant complications.

          Miss Hobbs grew to womanhood in the Antioch community and on June 27, 1922 was united in marriage to Wesley J. Lude. They began housekeeping in Portage County and spent six happy years there in a fine home on one of the best farms in that county.

          Besides her husband and aged father she is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Hubacher of Creston, O., one brother Earl of Antioch and a number of other relatives.

          She was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at the age of sixteen and was always faithful in all her church obligations. She was gentle and kind in all her relationships and her friends were those who knew her for the fine Christian woman she was.

          Funeral services were held at the late home on Monday, December 28[error—Monday was December 31] conducted by her pastor, Rev. Scott of the Ravenna M.E. Church where she has had her membership since leaving Monroe County. Interment was in the Ravenna Cemetery.

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Not now, but in the coming years

           It may be in the Better Land,

We ll read the meaning of our tears

           And there some time we ll understand.

 

Mann, Donald Eugene Mann

Source: Monroe County, Ohio, death Record Volume 51;* January, 1928

Donald Eugene Mann, born January 18, 1928 in Malaga, Ohio, died 8 a.m., January 22, 1928 (4 days old) in Malaga of hemophilia. Donald was the son of C.M. Mann and Mary (Leach) Mann of Malaga, Ohio. C.M. Mann was born in Malaga and Mary Leach was born in Noble County, Ohio. He was buried in Malaga, the undertaker was Steele from Somerton, Ohio.

*Submitter's Note: This was not a published obituary. The facts of death were summarized here by Joyce Wiggins of the Monroe County, Ohio, Historical Society.

 

Maring, Seaberry Ford Maring

Source: Princeton Telegraph, Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri, October 10, 1928

Old Resident Dies Near Lucerne

          Seaberry Ford Maring, son of Nicholas and Hannah Maring, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, April 18th, 1851, and departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1928, at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 8 days, following an illness of considerable length.

          When a small boy he came to Exline, Ia., with his parents. The father enlisted for service in the Civil War, dying in the service at Little Rock, and thus the subject of this sketch found thrust upon his young shoulders much of the responsibility of caring for a widowed mother and a family of six brothers and sisters. The mother preceded him in death in the year 1872.

          In the year 1869 he was united in marriage with Reta Belle Kinkade at Exline, where they resided for several years.

          In 1880 they moved with their family to the farm near Lucerne, Mo., and for 48 years that vicinity has been his home, he leaving the farm for a home in Lucerne 15 years ago.

          To this union seven children were born, one dying in infancy at the age of four months, Lawrence Ford Maring. The rest of the children, with the wife and mother, survive. They are: John N. Maring, Centerville, Iowa; Thomas Maring, near Lucerne, Mo.; Charles Maring, Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. Florence Snyder, Lucerne, Mo.; Mrs. Laura Hickman, near Lucerne, Mo.; and Fred Maring, Lucerne. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Nancy Clinkenbeard of Exline, Iowa; nine grandchildren, also four great grandchildren.

          With the passing of Mr. Maring a home that had remained intact for over 59 years, with the exception of the infant son, is broken. He was a home loving man, devoting all his attention and efforts towards proving a Home wherein peace, comfort and happiness should reign supreme, insofar as he was able to accomplish this end.

          A man without enemies, a believer in the power of a supreme Being to do at all times that which was best, with a sublime faith in God and his fellow man, his passing marks the laying down of another life of which it can truthfully be said: "He hath done what he could."

          The funeral of Mr. Maring was conducted from the Lucerne Christian Church Thursday, Sept. 27, by Rev. R. W. Blunt of Galt, Mo., in the presence of a large congregation of sorrowing relatives and friends, and interment was made in the Ravanna Cemetery.

 

Marple, Margaret Marple, nee Corbett

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] Intelligencer; Monday, 22 Oct 1928

Rites     on    Tuesday     For

             Mrs.      Margaret     Marple

        Funeral services for the late Mrs. Margaret Corbett Marple, wife of Hallett Marple, of 27 Tenth street, who passed away Saturday morning at the Reynolds Memorial hospital, Glendale, will be held Tuesday at Clarington, W.Va.*  Funeral services will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock.

        She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Romaine, at home.  Fuhtrer [sic--Further] arrangements are incomplete.

*Submitter's Note:  This Clarington is in Monroe County, Ohio.

 

Marple, Margaret Marple, nee Corbett

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; Wednesday, 24 Oct 1928

CLARINGTON

        Funeral services for the late Mrs. Margaret Corbett Marple, wife of Hallett Marple of 27 Tenth street, McMechen, were held Monday evening at her late home.  Rev. E. M. Oakes of the Christian church officiated.  Burial in family lot in the Clarington cemetery.

 

Marty, John William Marty

Source: The Bellaire [Ohio] Daily Leader; 20 Jul 1928

J. W. Marty Dies

John William Marty 29, well known young man of Bridgeport and Brookside passed away at his home near Stop 15, at 6:20 o'clock, Thursday evening. He had been ill for the past year but was not bedfast until a few weeks ago. His death comes as a shock to his many friends.

He was born in Brookside, October 21, 1898 being in his thirtieth year. He is the son of William H. and Emily Dean Marty who live at Brookside.

Beside his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Lou, 15 months. Also his parents and two sisters, Mrs. William Nixon and Mrs. Blair Proffitt of Brideport.

*Submitter's Note: Below is an article about the services in the next day's paper.

 

Marty, John William Marty

Source: The Bellaire [Ohio] Daily Leader; 21 Jul 1928

Marty Services

Funeral services for the late John William Marty, 29, who passed away at his home at Stop 16 following a lengthy illness, Thursday evening will be held from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. M. W. Johnson, pastor of the West End M. E. church will conduct the services and interment will be made in Linwood cemetery.

 

McGrew, George R. McGrew

Source: The Mountaineer [Ripley, West Virginia]; 26 Jul 1928

SANDYVILLE

A Fatal Accident

A deplorable accident occurred Wednesday evening near the residence of Clint Leonard on Trace Fork, when a truck, loaded with cross ties, and driven by Georgia* Snyder and Geo. McGrew down a steep hill, overturned and threw them both off, the whole load of ties landing on George and crushing his chest and legs. He was immediately rushed to a hospital but died before reaching Parkersburg. The other man was only slightly wounded, suffering a gash to one knee.

A pall of gloom settled over the whole community when word was received that George was dead. He had lived practically all his life in Sandyville and owned a beautiful home near the old Dr. Casto homestead. Undertaker Ewing of Pomeroy took full charge and brought the body to the home Thursday, where amid beautiful flowers and sorrowing friends, it lay in state until Sunday, and was then interred at Independence cemetery, with Rev. Keenan of Ravenswood in charge.

The largest crowd that has ever been known to attend a funeral here was present, being estimated at between eight hundred and a thousand. A male quartette rendered the music, with Miss Kathryn Wilson at the piano. Flowers were piled high and their beautiful fragrance filled the air.

George was one of those quiet, unassuming men, whose mission in life seemed to be "to help the other fellow." He leaves a wife and a daughter, mother, five brothers and one sister to mourn their loss, beside a host of other friends.

He was one of those men who could turn their hand to any kind of work, being a wonderful carpenter, and had operated a saw mill for several years.

He was young to die, but the Master had spoken, "Well done! though good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I'll make the [sic--thee] ruler over many." "Come up Higher. Let us strive to emulate his life.

*Submitter s Note: Perhaps this was supposed to be George rather than Georgia since he is a male.

 

Monroe, William Sherman Monroe

Source: The Shelby [Shelby County, Indiana] Democrat, Thursday, 6 Dec 1928

DIED TODAY AFTER ILLNESS OF WEEK

Congestion of the lungs and heart trouble with which he had suffered for only a few days caused the death of William Sherman Monroe, widely known Shelbyville man. Mr. Monroe passed away at 3:25 o'clock this morning at his home, 405 north Pike street, and the announcement of his death is the cause of deep and sincere mourning among his hundreds of friends.

He was stricken with the fatal attack on Saturday of last week and his condition soon became serious, resulting in his death this morning. The fatal heart attack developed after he had been weakened by several days suffering from pneumonia.

Mr. Monroe was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Monroe and was born in Shelby county, Nov. 22, 1865, being at the time of death, sixty-three years and eight days old. Practically his entire lifetime had been spent in Shelby county and he was known by residents throughout the community.

He was united in a first marriage with Miss Viola Pope in 1895* and to this union, three children were born, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Jesse Howe and Forrest Monroe, both of Shelby township, and Earl Monroe, at home.

In the year 1900, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Celesta Mount, who, with a brother, Charles Monroe, of Shelbyville, and a sister, Mrs. Ella Lee, of Shelby township, survives. He also leaves three grandchildren.

Mr. Monroe had been a member of the Bethel Separate Baptist church in Noble township for many years.

Short funeral services are to be held at one o-clock Sunday afternoon from the late home and at two o'clock at the Lewis Creek Baptist church with the Rev. J. W. Moffatt, pastor of the First Baptist church, in this city, officiating. Burial will be in the Lewis Creek cemetery with Morris H. Sleeth, undertaker, in charge.

*Submitter's Note: Viola died 23 Dec 1894 so this date probably is in conjunction with her death, not their marriage. They were married August 21, 1887.

Morris, Gail Morris, nee Leola Gail Leach

Source: The Noble County Leader, Caldwell, Ohio; Wednesday, 27 Jun 1928

The death of Gail, aged twenty-seven years, wife of Thurman Morris, occurred Sunday morning at the home of her parents, Samuel Leach and wife, north of Summerfield, following a long illness.

Besides the husband and parents, three children, Raymond, Ruth and Anita, and the following brothers and sisters survive: Barney of Whigville, John, of Canton, Mrs. Harriett Carpenter and Peter, of Route 1, Asa, of Quaker City route, Arch, Lloyd, William, James and Katie, all of the home, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday forenoon at the Leach home by Rev. G. A. Vorhies, pastor of the Batesville M. E. church, after which the body was taken to Calais for burial.

Morris, George L. Morris

Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Press; Wednesday, November 14, 1928

BLOW FROM AX BLADE IS FATAL

GEORGE L. MORRIS KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Instant death flying with birds of loosened ax-head claimed George Morris, 40, formerly of Evansville in a saw mill accident near Hebbardsville, KY., late Tuesday.

Morris, employed as a sawyer in a mill at Utopia, KY., was accidentally struck in the head with an ax blade as he finished running a log thru the saw-rack, according to a special report to The Press, Wednesday.

John Spainhard, 33, fellow worker picked up the ax and swung it to sever a splinter holding the two parts of the log together when the ax-head slipped off, fellow workers declared Morris was struck in the head and died instantly. It was sad.

Coroner J. C. Crawley announced Wednesday that death was due to a split skull injury received accidentally.

Morris survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Childress Morris. 1014 Main St. Evansville, and three children. Mrs. Morris was a former Owensboro resident.

Funeral services were to be conducted by Rudy Rowland undertakers, Henderson at 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Reed, KY.

[Submitted by Paula Hinton Frichtl.]

 

Myers, Oscar L. Myers

Source: as posted on findagrave.com by Barb LaJoie; March, 1928

Oscar L. Myers was born in Watertown township, May 14, 1864, and died at his home in Mayville, on March 1, 1928, after an illness of two weeks, at the age of 64 years. He was united in marriage to Ella Brown on April 15, 1886. To this union two children were born, Hattie Mae and Frank E. They resided on farm east of Fostoria until 1900 when they moved to Marlette where he was in the livery business fourteen years. In 1914 they moved back to their farm and resided there until the spring of 1918 when they moved to Mayville, Mr. Myers has been in the employ of Ed Cartwright since his residence here.

Mr. Myers joined the Order of Oddfellows in Marlette some years ago and transferred to Mayville lodge in 1920 and has been one of the order's most faithful and active members, He was also a member of the Rebekah Order.

He leaves to mourn his loss besides his loving companion, two children Frank E. Myers, of Lapeer, and Mrs. George

Behringer, of Fostoria, four grandchildren, John Myers, Edwina, Roy and Loraee Behringer, two brothers Marccnia and James Myers, besides a host of relatives and dear friends.

The funeral was held at the M. E. Church, Saturday afternoon; Rev. D. C, Stubbs officiating with burial in Watertown

Cemetery. The I. O, O. F, and Rebekah Lodges attended in a body.

.

A snow rim on my brow,

But summer in my heart,

My feet are weary now-

Soon earth and I must part;

But God has made my pathway bright,

And now at evening time, there's light,

A staff of easy grasp

Supports my yielding limb,

He bids my faith to grasp

It's hold and trust in him;

His love and will arc my delight,

And lo, at evening time, there's light,

Like winter sun that shines

Even thru the cloudy rifts,

His love and favor now are mine,

Rich in my fathers gifts,

I do not fear; there is no night,

Behold, at evening time, there's light.

My outer vision's dim,

My inward eye is clear;

My very thought of him

Disposes every fear,

I know life s outcome will be bright,

For now at evening time there's light.

Some night, or morn, or noon,

Life's journey will be done,

Nor do I fear if soon .

My endless life's begun.

Then, Oh tho bliss of that first sight,

When path and pillow flame with light."

 

Neuhart, Ernest Neuhart

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated , January 2, 1929

          Mrs. Louise Snyder received a telegram that her brother, Ernest Neuhart of Kansas City, Kansas, died at his home Saturday. He was a former Woodsfield citizen and many Monroe County people will be saddened to hear of his death.

          He leaves a wife, one son Clem of Chicago, Ill.; five brothers as follows: Will of Pittsburgh, PA.; Fritz of Donora, PA.; George of Findley, Ohio; Charles and Phil of Woodsfield; also one sister, Mrs. Louise Neuhart of Woodsfield.

          A brother Edward of Pittsburgh, died October 4^th.

 

Ollom, Harriet Ollom   

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928

Mrs. Harriet Ollom passed away on Monday, December 17, at her home near Clarington in her 88^th year. Her husband Adam H. Ollom passed away about 20 years ago.

Five sons and 17 grandchildren survive, aside from many other relatives and friends. Her maiden name was Atkinson.

Mrs. Ollom had lived about this community and Cameron, Ohio her entire life and had made friends of all who knew her.

During the past five years she had been confined to home and bed, having lost her eyesight and being physically unable to care for herself. Her son Wesley had been the caretaker of the home during this time.

Mrs. Ollom while blind and bed-fast enjoyed the company of those who chose to call at the home and chat with her. Her thought was more for the enjoyment of others and while her death is a shock to relatives, friends and the community, it is a passing to a Rest of Peace and Happiness.

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Beale of the M.E. Church in charge. Burial was in the family plot in Rutter Burial Ground on Sunfish Creek where the remains of her husband were placed to rest twenty years ago.

.

Card of Thanks We desire to thank all those who so kindly assisted us during the illness and after the death of our dear mother, Harriet Ollom. Also we extend our thanks to the minister, the choir and to those who furnished autos. We feel grateful to all alike. Her Sons

 

Patterson, Clara Patterson
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Early Indiana Obituaries
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Brown County Democrat May 10, 1928 CLARA PATTERSON Died Thursday at her home in Nashville. She was born in Woodsfield, Ohio in 1854. She married Samuel Patterson in 1873 on Weed Patch Hill, Brown County. They had five children, 2 children are deceased. surv. are Mrs. Charles Bradley, Indpls., Fred and Guy Patterson, both of Nashville,. Also surv. are 4 nieces, Blanch Guthrie, Los Angeles, Calif., Clara Farmer, Clinton, Ill., Ethel Collins of Indpls. & Bessie Tower, Tenn. and six nephews, Cecil & Foy Watts of Woodriver, Ill., Irvin & Robert N. Guthrie of Indpls., Ira Guthrie of Chicago & John Guthrie of Calif. Also surv. are several cousins: Mrs. Jennie Allison, Ella Durnal, Lennie Holh (sic. Hol), Josephine Stevens, Laura Donaldson, Wm. Hoy, Everett Hoy, Joe Hoy of Delvan, Ill., Juanita Hoy of Indpls., Mary Hoy of Indpls., Lowell Hoy of Indpls. and Lon Burton of Columbus.

 

 

Peters, Jacob Adam Peters

Source: The Pilgrim, Princeton, Nebraska, 27 Dec 1928

Jacob Adam Peters was born in Pike County, Ohio, January 16, 1846, and passed away at his home near Hickman, December 20, 1928, being at time of his death 82 years 11 months and 4 days old.

On December 22, 1881, he was married to Narcissus Gaff. To this union were born three children, Alice at home; Vida, who passed away on April 8, 1909, and Louise, wife of Rev. Clare L. Van Metre of Hays, Kansas. Mrs. Peters preceded her husband in death November 28, 1926. Besides his two daughters and his one grandchild, Ethel Van Metre, he is survived by one brother, Mr. John W. Peters of Peru, Iowa, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Sowers of Cortland, Mrs. Cathrine Oldemeyer and Mrs. Lydia Bundy of California, and Mrs. Margaret Madison of Colorado.

When Mr. Peters was 17 years of age he united with the German Reformed church in Ohio and since coming to Nebraska has been a regular attendant at the Methodist church in Princeton and Cortland until failing health kept him at home.

Funeral services were held at the M.E. church in Cortland Sunday at 2 p.m. and conducted by the pastor, Rev. Luscher. Interment in Princeton cemetery.

 

Pfalzgraf, Lewis N. Pfalzgraf
Newspaper clipping Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, June 1928
    Lewis N. Pfalzgraf, son of John and Katherine Pfalzgraf, was born February 16, 1874, and departed this life June 30, 1928, being at that time 54 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
    He was united in marriage with Martha Walton McKelvey on April 2, 1901. In September 1901 he identified himself with the United Presbyterian Church at Pleasant Ridge remaining a faithful and consistent member until his death. He was active in the capacity of Elder for 24 years rendering willingly to the work of God his time, his means and himself.
    Surviving his wife Martha Pfalzgraf, three sons and two daughters, Clarence McKelvey and John Pfalzgraf, of round Bottom, Ohio, Raymond, of the home; Mrs. Ethel Parker, of Ravenna, Ohio, and Mrs. Vada Hunnell, of Round Bottom. Also four sisters and five brothers survive him, Mrs. Barbara Walton, of Round Bottom; Jacob Pfalzgraf, of Coyle, Oklahoma; John Pfalzgraf, of Clarington, Ohio; Mrs. Louise Metzer, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Charles A. Pfalzgraf, of Clarington;   Mrs. Christina Christman, of Arlington, Texas; Samuel E. Pfalzgraf, of Cameron, Ohio; Miss Mary E. Pfalzgraf, of boulder, Colorado; and Benjamin Pfalzgraf, of Greely, Ohio.   

 

Rath, Sophia, Rath

Rath, Chas. Rath

Hammer, Ella H. Hammer

Grant, Abigail Grant

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928

Together in Death

          Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 6^th-four Toledoans, a man and his wife and a mother and daughter, who had reveled in many a glorious Christmas celebration about the family fireside, were together again Christmas Day-in death.

          Mrs. Sophia Rath 78, died late Saturday from influenza and in a near-bed at the same hospital, her husband, Chas. Rath, 79 died Sunday, unaware of the death of his wife. Rath succumbed to the same illness.

          Death also claimed Mrs. Ella H. Hammer, who succumbed to pneumonia. The shock of her death Sunday took the life of her mother, Mrs. Abigail Grant, 89.

 

Reed, George W. Reed

Source-Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929

Death Takes Mayor of Barnesville

          Barnesville, O.-Dec.31.-The death of Mayor George W. Reed 61, occurred at his home here on Kennard Avenue Friday morning at 7:15 o clock following an illness of almost a year. He had suffered from asthma for several years, but the immediate cause of his death was heart trouble and dropsy.

          Mayor Reed was born in Noble County near Bailey s Mills, August 9, 1867 the son of John and Elizabeth Reed and lived in that vicinity until five years ago when he moved to Barnesville in the hope of benefiting his wife s health. She lived only two years after moving here, passing away in 1925. Mr. Reed was well known as a music teacher in Belmont, Monroe, Noble Monroe and Guernsey Counties, having taught in the schools of Quaker City, Buffalo, Lore City, Bethesda, Belmont, Batesville, Old Washington, Jerusalem and Summerfield and was serving several of these at the time of his death.

          Mr. Reed was first elected mayor of Barnesville in November 1925 and was re-elected in 1927. He is survived by one son, George Reed, Jr.

          Funeral services were held at the First M.E. Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by J.M. Wolfe. Short services were held later at Wesley Chapel where burial was made beside his wife and daughter.

          As a result of the death of Mayor Reed, Walter Outland will have one year to serve Mayor Reed s Term, which expires January 1, 1930. Mr. Outland was sworn in Friday afternoon by Solicitor, J.H. Chaney.

 

Rubel, John Ivan Ruble

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          John Ivan Rubel, son of George A. and Mamie Ankrom Rubel was born March 23, 1914 being at the time of his death 14 years, 3 months and 23 days of age.

          Of a bright and sunny disposition he was beloved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his schoolmates and many friends. After an illness of several months from a disease of the heart he was summoned home. God in his wisdom had seen fit to transplant this blossom to a fairer garden where pain, sorrow and heartaches are unknown.

          He is survived by father, mother, five brothers, Benjamin of Cambridge, Jacob, Okey, Hermie, and Arthur of the home; three sisters, Barbara, Ada and Adelaide, also of the home; two sisters preceded him to the Great Beyond in infancy.

          He was laid to rest in the Calais Cemetery after the funeral services which were conducted at the home by Rev. Brueseke.

Not now, but in the coming years,

           It may be in the Better Land,

We ll read the meaning of our tears

           And there, some time, we ll understand.

Card of Thanks    We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses to Rev. Brueseke for his comforting words and to all who assisted us in any way during our great sorrow.

Geo. A. Rubel and Family

 

Runion, Doris Charlotte Runion

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Monday, 11 Jun 1928

DORIS RUNION, AGED 13, DIES

Doris Charlotte Runion, 13, daughter of James E. Runion, died Saturday afternoon in her home, 1062 Ephraim street, after a brief illness.

Besides her father, she leaves her stepmother, three brothers, Everett, Daniel and Burton, and five sisters, Mrs. John Williams, Phyllis, Alma, Isabelle and Mary Runion, all of East Liverpool.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Miller parlors, West Sixth street, in charge of Rex C.L. Benedum, pastor of the Nazarene church. Burial will be made in Riverview cemetery.

 

Schafer, Ivy Jane Pugh Schafer
Source: Wheeling Register, Sunday, January 8, 1928
MRS. GEO. SCHAFER DIES AT BELLAIRE

Schafer , Mrs. Ivy Jane , 63, died Saturday evening at 5 o'clock at her home, Route No. 2, Bellaire. Death was reported due to complications incident to advanced age. Mrs. Schafer had been a resident of Bellaire for the past 25 years.

She is survived by her husband, George Schafer; her aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Pugh; three daughters, Mrs. Freda Baker, of Bellaire; Mrs. Vera Keyser, of Bellaire, and Miss Elizabeth, at home; one son-in-law, Dr. Earl A. Schafer, of Bellaire; four sisters, Mrs. Alveratta Fraley, of Oklahoma; Mrs. Hannah Rothenbuhler, of Cameron, O.; Mrs. Anna Hoppon, of Bellaire, O., Mrs. Airzona Strickler, of Okark, O., and three brothers, Elmer, of Businessburg, O.; Adolph, of Ozark, O., and Walter, of Canton. Funeral services will be conducted from the home on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. B. F. Leach, pastor of the Christian church of Somerton, O., in charge. Following the services from the home the body will be taken to Somerton, O., where services will be conducted at the Christian church at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. Leach in charge.

 

Schell, Christenia Schell nee Wiest

Source: The Pilgrim, Princeton, Nebraska, 8 Nov 1928

Mrs. Schell went to a Lincoln hospital for an operation. From all indications she was getting along fine and expected to come home in a few days. She passed away within a very few minutes caused by what they call a blood clot.

Miss Christenia Wiest was born in south Russia in the village of Rohbach, January 1st, 1928.* She with her folks came to this country and settled at Sutton in 1889. They moved into the Cortland community about 1900. She was united in marriage to J.A. Schell. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. G.F. Gestlinger and Mrs. F. L. Riley. One sister preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, two daughters, a father, two sisters, two brothers and a host of friends.

In the year 1896 she was confirmed by Rev. Hoffer at Sutton, Nebr. When she came to this community she united with the Pilgrim Congregational church. She was very thoughtful of others and very unselfish in her service for them.

The funeral service was held at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Isaac Cassel officiating. J.S. Robertson and Mrs. Henry Packard sang, accompanied by Mrs.W. O. Boesiger. The pallbearers were Henry Wise, Wm. Givens, Henry Doolittle, J.R. Price, J.T. McPherson and Jim Cauthers. Interment was in Princeton cemetery.

Card of Thanks.

We extend sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for the kind sympathy and beautiful floral contributions during the illness and death of our loved wife and mother.

JAMES SCHEEL** and FAMILY.

MR. and MRS. G.F. GEISTLINGER.

MR. and MRS. F.L. RILEY.

Submitter's Notes:

* The birth date in this article, January 1st, 1928, is an error. She was born in 1881.

** SCHEEL is a typographical error; should be SCHELL

 

Schell, Herman L. Schell

Source: The Pilgrim, Princeton, Nebraska, 10 May 1928

Herman L. Schell was born May 14, 1866, Miltonsburg, Monroe county, Ohio. He passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 2, 1928. At the age of seven he came with his parents to Nebraska. In 1873 they settled northwest of Cortland two miles. He lived there ever since. He never married. Two brothers, J.A. and W.M. and one sister, Mrs. L. Woodring of Rapid City, S. Dak., survive him. The funeral service was last Friday at the Congregational church. Rev. Cassell officiating and Mrs. J.S. Robertson sang. Burial at Princeton.

 

Smith, Mary Ann Smith (nee-Stephens)

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Mary Ann Stephens Smith, daughter of Ben and Mary Stephens was born October 24, 1845 and died December 29,1928 being at the time of her death 83 years, 2 months and 5 days of age.

          She was united in marriage with Daniel Smith in 1866 and to this union six children were born, four daughters and two sons.

          One son and two daughters preceded their mother to that Great Beyond. She leaves to mourn her sad loss; one son, James Smith of Houston, Texas; two daughters; Mrs. Laura Morris of Massillon, Ohio and Mrs. Jessie Wilson of Hendrysburg, Ohio; also nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

          Funeral services were conducted from the home at Hendrysburg by C.L. Mellott of Woodsfield and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Hendrysburg.

 

Smith, Mrs. William Smith

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Mrs. William Smith died Monday, December 31 at the home of of her daughter, Mrs. James Cain, of Clarington, Route 2 in her 100^th year.

          Her home was in New Martinsville but she had been spending several weeks at Clarington when she became ill and passed away peacefully. Short services were held at the Cain home Tuesday, the remains were then taken to Bens Run, W.Va., where services were held and interment was made.

 

Stephen, Mary Elizabeth Stephen (nee-Miller)

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928

Mary Elizabeth Stephen, daughter of Rhoda and Peter Miller, was born in Monroe County, December 20, 1851 and departed this life December 10, 1928 at Summerfield, Ohio, aged 76 years,11 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage April 4, 1870 to James Stephen who preceded her in death December 17, 1915.

To this union were born twelve children: Rosalie Powell, Batesville; Mary Massi Clinton, Missouri; infant, deceased; Johnathan, deceased; Rachel King, Summerfield; Julia Mercer, Summerfield; Jenny Percilla, Zanesville; John Stephen, Calais; Lillie Wehr, Somerton; Josie, deceased; Oscar Stephen, Summerfield; and Earl Stephen, Kuhn.

          She is also survived by one brother, Joe Miller, Woodsfield; one sister, Jennie Litmarsh, Chattanooga, Tenn., forty-two grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren.

          She united with the Church of Christ several years ago and remained a member until her death. She was a kind mother, a faithful wife and beloved of all who knew her.

 

Thompson, Millisey Thompson, nee Fearing

Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Citizen; 22 May 1928, p 20

Mrs. Millisey Thompson, 73, widow of Elijah Thompson, died of pneumonia, at 2 a.m. Tuesday following a short illness at her home, 712 S. Park-st. She leaves two sons, Conrad and Rutledge Thompson; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a brother, who resides at Sandusky. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the residence. Burial will be made in Union Cemetery by the J. I. Hughes Co.

 

Tschappat, John Tschappat

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928         

          The death of John A. Tschappat 68, well known resident of Shadyside, occurred at his home on West 41^st Street about 2:20 a.m. Saturday, following a short illness. The deceased was stricken with a paralytic stroke Monday and had been in a critical state since that time.

          Mr. Tschappat was born in Clarington and had resided in Bellaire and Shadyside for the past 40 years. He was very well known and was a member of the Bellaire Christian Church.

          Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Claudin Tschappat and the following children: William and Reuben of Bellaire; Dr. John Tschappat of Alliance; Mrs. Carrie Griffen of Shadyside in addition to several grandchildren. Four brothers also survive.

          The funeral services were held from the late home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o clock. Rev. B.F. Leach, minister of the Bellaire Christian Church was in charge. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

 

Wadmore, Emma Jane Wadmore nee Kinkade

Source: Clark County [MO] Courier, August, 1928, from OUR BOOK: OUR ANCESTORS, OURSELVES, AND OUR CHILDREN by Ben F. Dixon, 1932: pages 141-142.

  Emma Jane, daughter of E. S. and Sarah E. Kinkade, was born in Stark Co., Ill., Nov. 27, 1859, and departed this life August 22, 1928, at her home near Neeper, Mo., at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 26 days.

She confessed her faith in Christ and united with the Christian Church in early girlhood.

When she was a small child she moved with her parents to Clark County, Mo., where she has lived ever since.

In 1877 she was united in marriage with James M. Wadmore, and to this union was born two children, one son who died in infancy, and Sidney E., who lives near Neeper. She was also foster mother to her niece and nephew, Jennie and Paul Kinkade, both deceased.

She leaves to mourn her departure her loving husband, and daughter, Mrs. Sidney Walker, four grandchildren, Greta, Cecil, Mable and Eleanor Walker, and four foster grandchildren, Leland, Christy, Robert and Dorsey Kinkade; four brothers, B.F. and her twin Edgar, of Kahoka, Mo., W. S. of Wyaconda; Charlie, of Spokane, Wash.; and Eben of El Reno, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Messnier of Dodge City, Kans.; Mrs. Catherine Donnelly and Mrs. Rachel Dixon of Kahoka; besides a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Wadmore was kind and gentle, and loved by all who knew her.

Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at eleven o'clock at the Neeper church, with L. H. West, pastor of the Kahoka Christian Church in charge. Interment was at the Neeper Cemetery.

 

Weisend, Sophia Weisend (nee-Buss)

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929

          The Angel of Death came quietly Sunday morning, December 23 and took her home above another pioneer settler of River Falls, Wisconsin-Mrs. Valentine Weisend. She had been in failing health for some time but her death was not expected Sunday morning when she had retired for a nap which brought her peace, quiet and rest eternal.

          Miss Sophia Buss was born March 28, 1856,in Greenland, Skuylkell County, Pennsylvania.

          On January 20, 1885 she was married at Big River, Wisconsin to the late Mr. Valentine Weisend, after which they made their home, at River Falls, Wisconsin. To them was born one daughter Eulalia, a teacher in the public schools of River Falls, who survives her mother, the father, Valentine Weisend having passed away in July 1927. A brother, John Buss of Big River, Wisconsin and two sisters; Mrs. Celia Hastert of River Falls and Mrs. John Zelg of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin also survive.

          Mrs. Valentine Weisend was a most devoted wife and mother, an ideal homemaker, a true neighbor and a devout and active member of St. Bridgets Catholic Church. One of her greatest pleasures was to render service to her church, in both its religious and social phases. She was ever foremost in promoting its interests and never shirked an obligation. Mrs. Weisend led a most exemplary life of service and her absence will be deeply felt not only in her immediate home circle but among her many devoted friends and neighbors.

           We have loved her in life, let us not forget her in death by St. Ambrose.

          Mrs. Weisend will be kindly remembered by the older people as she formerly resided at Burkhart, Ohio.

 

Wells, Cordelia Ann Wells

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Mrs. Cordelia Ann Wells 68, wife of Leroy Wells passed away at her family home in Maple Heights, Caldwell, Saturday morning December 29 at 10:30 following an illness of influenza and complications. Mrs. Wells was a member of the United Brethren Church and highly esteemed by all who knew her.

          She was the mother of 11 children, seven of whom with the husband survive as follows: Mrs. Hulda Williams of Middlesburg; Mrs Ida Ripley of Zanesville; John and Amos Wells of Columbus; Elmer Wells and Mrs. Dewey Collins of Caldwell and Samuel Wells whose residence could not be learned. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Rev. W.J. Cheshire of Hardin County, former pastor at Belle Valley; Mrs. Mollie Baln of Columbus and Hugh Chesshire of Cambridge.

          Funeral services were held Monday at 1:00 o clock conducted by Rev. Luther Oliver of Newcomerstown. Burial was made in the Dudley Cemetery, south of Caldwell.

 

Williams, Rosa Lee Williams (nee-Phillips)

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929

          Rosa Lee, wife of Reed Williams died at her home at Summerfield Wednesday evening, December 26 following a several week s illness. She was the daughter of Jacob and Eliza Phillips and was born and reared at Jacobsburg, Belmont County, but had been a resident of the Summerfield community for many years and was very highly esteemed by all who knew her.

          Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter and a grandson, Mrs. Harry Colland and son Kenneth of Columbus and a son Harry and two grandchildren, Carlin and Betty Williams of the home, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Alexander of San Diego, California.

          Funeral services were conducted at the home Saturday morning by Rev. Mike Danford of Woodsfield and interment was made in Eastern Cemetery.

          Among the ones present were Dr. W.S.Williams of Orient; harry Calland and wife of Columbus and Mrs. Nevada Williams of Ethel. Owing to sickness a number of near relatives were unable to be present.

 

 

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