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Monroe County Obituaries

1930

 

 

 

Ackerman, William Ackerman
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, Wed., Jun. 25, 1930
    William Ackerman, age 73, one of Woodsfield’s highly respected citizens, passed away Sunday evening, June 22, 1930, at 6:00 o’clock at his home on the Woodsfield-Lewisville road, after several weeks’ illness of intestinal ailment.
    Surviving are his widow, one son and one daughter as follows: Raymond Ackerman and Celeste, both of the home; two brothers and two sisters; besides a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his departure.

    Deceased was well and favorably known throughout the County, having resided at this place practically all of his life. He was a devout member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge for the past forty years.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church conducted by his pastor, the Reverend Otto C. Meyer. Interment was made in the Oaklawn cemetery in Woodsfield.
    They were largely attended, hundreds of friends and relatives being present. Members of the I. O. O. F. Lodge carried flowers, served as pall bearers, and conducted their final ritualistic service at the cemetery. 

 

Beall, Ella Beall

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 10, 1930

          Mrs. Ella Beall, aged 81, mother of Edgar C. Beall of Woodsfield, died suddenly at her Coshocton, Ohio, home late Friday evening, following a brief illness of infirmities incident to advanced age. Mrs. Beall was a Christian woman of many fine qualities and her long life has been one of service to everyone with whom she came in contact.

Two sons survive, Edgar C. Beall, of Woodsfield, and James Beall of Coshocton.

Services were held from the late home Sunday afternoon.

The body was laid to rest in the family burial plot in the cemetery at Keene, Ohio.

Mrs. Beall had visited her son and family at Woodsfield several times in recent years and made friends of all who knew her as she had done in her home community and by whom she will long be kindly remembered.

 

Bott, Louis D. Bott
Source: Monroe County death records and The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio September 24, 1930
    Mr. Louis D. Bott, aged about 75, died Thursday afternoon, September 18, 1930 , at his home on Eastern ave, Woodsfield. He had been seriously ill only a few days, but had not been in rugged health for several months.
    Besides his widow he is survived by two sons and two daughters, Charles and Harry Bott and Mrs. George Norris of Woodsfield and Miss Marie Bott at home.
    Funeral services were held at the late home on Sunday afternoon and were largely attended. Religious rites were conducted by his pastor, the Reverend Otto C. Meyer, of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, of which he had been a member for many years.  Mr. Bott was also a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge and Rebekahs, members of which served as pall bearers and carried flowers.  Final obsequies at the cemetery were also in charge of the Odd Fellows.
    Mr. Bott was born at Lewisville, Ohio on December 16, 1855, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bott. He grew to manhood in the Lewisville community and on April 24, 1881 was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Dressler. They began housekeeping on a farm near Lewisville and in a short time they bought the farm east of Woodsfield where they raised their family and lived until he retired and moved to Woodsfield.
    Besides his immediate family he is survived by one brother, John Bott, of Columbus, Ohio and two sisters, Mrs. Chris Lauer, of Columbus, and Mary Cathary, of Bluffton, Ohio.
    Mr. Bott was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Church at Lewisville in his youth, and on coming to Woodsfield united with St. Paul’s Church of which he had been a faithful member for about fifty years.
    Mr. Bott had lived retired for several years, was hospitable in his home and kindly in disposition and was well respected by all who knew him. 

 

Brummel, George Brummel
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated  June 18, 1930
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          Word was received here Saturday of the death of George Brummel, aged about 45 years, a former resident of Monroefield, at Columbus following an extended illness. Mr. Brummel was well and favorably known in this section. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services were held on Monday and Interment was made near Marietta.

 

Brust, Mary Catherine "Kate" Lorton Brust, nee Sowers

Source:  The Beatrice [Nebraska] Daily Sun; Thursday, 1 Jan 1931

        Mr. and Mrs. E. Lorence were called to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walton Nance, of Steele City, Sunday, where Mrs. Nance's mother, Mrs. Kate Brust had passed away.  Mrs. Brust had made her home with her daughter the past eight years.

        Mr. and Mrs. E. Lorence attended the funeral of Mrs. Kate Brust at Cortland, Tuesday, going from there to Princeton, Nebr., where the body was laid to rest.  She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter, Mrs. Walton Nance of Steele City, her two sons, Oliver and Floyd Lorten [sic--Lorton] of Lincoln.

 

Buchanan, Albert Ross Buchanan

Albert Ross Buchanan, aged 72 years, highly respected citizen of Woodsfield, died Thursday evening of last week at his home here after a serious illness of several months, death being due to a complication of diseases incident to advanced age.

Besides his widow he is survived by three sons and one daughter; Frank and Mrs. W. J. Crawford, of Woodsfield; Charles of Caldwell; and John, of Yale, Okla., who with many other relatives and friends mourn his death.

Mr. Buchanan and his wife moved to Woodsfield about nine years ago from the Lewisville community and here as in their former home, they were honored and respected by all who know them.  He was a member of the Presbyterian church at Buchanan for many years.

Funeral services were held at the late home Saturday afternoon in charge of Rev. Melvin R. Yoho, former minister of the M.P. Church at Lewisville and a close personal friend of the deceased.  Interment was made in Oak Lawn cemetery.  Among those from a distance who attended the obsequies are Mr. and Mrs. John McGregor and Mrs. Will Spiry, of Parkersburg.

(April 9, 1930)

 

Buckio, Mrs. Henry Buckio
Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio,  Wed., Sept., 3, 1930
    Mrs. Henry Buckio, died early Monday morning, September 1, 1930, at her home on Woodsfield Route 3. She had been ill for several months and neither tender nursing by members of her family nor medical skill availed to restore
her health.
    She was about 71 years of age and is survived by her husband and seven children. Funeral services will be held this Wednesday afternoon at the late home at 2:00 o’clock in charge of her pastor, Reverend Edward Brueseke, of Lewisville, Ohio followed by interment in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.
        Mrs. Buckio was a highly respected woman and her death is mourned by scores of friends as well as by her family. 

 

Christman, Lewis (Louis) F, Jr. Christman
Source: Monroe County death records and The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 18, 1930
Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig

Louis F. Christman, aged 74 years, died at the home of his brother Andrew G. Christman, on Sycamore street, Sunday morning, June 14, 1930 at 8:00, following an extended illness.

The deceased is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. William
Ricer, Mrs. Fred Snyder, A. G. Christman and William Christman.  (He never married.)

Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon from the late home at 2:00 o’clock by the Reverend Otto C. Meyer of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church. Interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Christman, Louis F. Christman
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, June 18, 1930
    Louis F. Christman, aged 74 years, died at the home of his brother Andrew G. Christman, on Sycamore street, Sunday morning, June 14, 1930, at 8:00 , following an extended illness.
    The deceased is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. William Ricer, Mrs. Fred Snyder, A. G. Christman and William Christman.
    Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon from the late home at 2:00 o’clock by the Reverend Otto C. Meyer of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church. Interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield. 

 

Colburn, Clare J. Colburn

Source:  The Modesto [California] News-Herald; 27 Jun 1930

Services     Planned     For     Turlock     Youth

        TURLOCK, June 26. -- Last rites for Clare J. Colburn, Jr. 16, who died yesterday, will be conducted on Friday at 2:30 P. M. at the J. W. Guy Chapel.  Rev. Charles E. Irons will officiate and burial will be in the Turlock Cemetery.

        He was a native of May, West Virginia, coming to Turlock, with his parents when two years old.  He was a junior at Turlock High School and a member of the Methodist Church.  Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Colburn, he leaves four sisters and three brothers, Edna, Mabel, Martha, Betty Lee, Harry, Wayne and Ralph, all of Turlock.

 

Cree, George D. Cree
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, January 22, 1930
    George D. Cree, aged 80 years, one of Woodsfield’s most highly respected citizens, died at his home on Oak Lawn avenue Friday morning, January 17, 1930, following an illness of several months of complications arising from a paralytic stroke.
    Mr. Cree formerly resided near Graysville, Ohio, and has been interested in oil field work in the County the greater part of his life.
    He is survived by his wife, five daughters and three sons; James W. Cree of Tulsa, Oklahoma; George B. Cree of Pampa, Texas; O. R. Cree, of Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. W. A. Winland of Graysville; Mrs. S. G. Clegg of Barnesville, Ohio; Mrs. Ella Frank of the home; Mrs. T. A. Jefferson of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. B. L. Hoover of Pampa, Texas.
    Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the late home and interment was in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield. The Reverend J. F. Casin conducted the service, assisted by Minister J. V. A. Traylor, of Woodsfield Church of Christ. 

 

DeVoe, Oliver DeVoe
Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio October 8, 1930
    Oliver DeVoe, aged 72 years, one of Lewisville’s foremost and lifelong citizens died Tuesday, October 6, 1930, following an illness extending over a year. During his long and useful life he was always active in furthering Church work and civic affairs of the village, and his passing is keenly felt by his family and a wide circle of friends. Those bereft include five children; Dr. Grover DeVoe, of Ashland; Walter W. DeVoe of Woodsfield; Mrs. Homer Hines, of Cambridge, Ohio; Mrs. Cline Mathews of Athens, Ohio; and Miss Alice DeVoe of the home.
    Short funeral services were conducted from the late home at 1:00 Wednesday afternoon and the remains taken to the Methodist Protestant Church where final rites were in charge of his former pastor the Reverend Melvin Yoho of Belle Valley, Ohio. Burial was made by the side of his wife in Friendship cemetery. 

 

Greenbank, W. K. Greenbank
Death of W. K.  Greenbank
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated,  March 19, 1930
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          W. K.  Greenbank, former superintendent of Woodsfield schools, and for the past twenty years connected with The University of Wooster, died at his home in Wooster, Ohio, Monday evening. He had been ill from a complication of ailments for the past year.
          Funeral services were held at Wooster, Ohio this Wednesday afternoon.  Arthur Greenbank, of Lewisville, is a brother and Mrs. George Weber of Woodsfield, a sister of the deceased, and both attended the funeral services. Mr. Greenbank is also survived by his wife, who is the daughter of D. W. Smith, of Woodsfield; and by three sons and a daughter. They are; Lawrence, of Annapolis, Md.; Alfred, of Chicago; and Russell and Miss Eva of the home.
          For several years, Mr. Greenbank was librarian at The University and later was made editor of the college publications which position he held at the time of his death.
          Many friends in Monroe County join in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

 

Hall, Walter Hall
Died: December 19, 1930
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          Walter, the fifteen-year old son of Charles Hall, of near Graysville, died at his home there Tuesday morning, death being due to a brain tumor. He had been ill only a few months and last summer was active in club work and attended club camp.
          Besides his father, he is survived by his stepmother and one stepbrother, Stanley Hall, as well as many friends in his community.
          Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ. The grief-stricken family have the sympathy of the entire community.

 

Harmon. Paul Harmon

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 24, 1930

          Paul Harmon, aged 24 years, passed away at the Barnesville Community hospital on Monday morning form [sic-from] injuries sustained in an automobile accident which occurred about midnight Saturday while enroute to his home near Antioch from Woodsfield. He lost control of his car and it plunged off the road striking a tree near the Jackson Ridge M. P. church.

          After being given medical attention by Dr. Bryon Gillispie he was removed to the hospital in the Bauer, Willison & Turner ambulance where he was treated for a fractured skull and other injuries including a badly cut arm.

          He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Marjorie Colvin and two small children besides many other relatives and scores of friends.

          His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Harmon preceded him in death

          Funeral services were held at the Plainview Church of Christ, Wednesday afternoon followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

 

Hehr, Mary Hehr, (nee Kahrig)
Newspaper clipping  Issue:  October 1930
    Mrs. Anna Maria ‘Mary’ Hehr, nee Kahrig, was born in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio, December 24, 1849, the daughter of Christian Gottlieb and Elizabetha Margaretha ‘Maria’ Neuhart Kahrig. She died October 7, 1930, at her home near Lewisville, Ohio. She had attained the age of 80 years, 10 months and 7 days.
    In the year 1869 she was united in marriage to Lewis Hehr and to this union eleven children were born. Three children having preceded her in infancy,     Ludwig, Dorothea, and Wilhelm.
    Those surviving her are her aged husband and eight children: Mrs. John Ludwig, of Lewisville; Mrs. Charles Ihlenfeld, of Wheeling, West Virginia; Mrs. Alex Forbes and Mrs. Harry Larkin, both of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; John of Canton, Ohio; Ben and Ed of Wheeling; Will of Lewisville; also 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Hehr was baptized and confirmed in the Faith of the Evangelical Church of which she remained a consistent member until death.
    Funeral services were held at St. John’s Middle Church on October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Interment in the Middle Church cemetery, near Lewisville. 

 

Herlan, Louise A. Herlan

Source:  The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; 21 Mar 1930

FUNERAL     HELD

        Short funeral services for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herlan were held at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Turner, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Hanson.  Burial made in Greenwood cemetery.

 

Hill, William Bailey Hill
Death of Bailey Hill
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated,   December 30, 1930
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          Rites for William Bailey Hill, 77,  whose death occurred at four o'clock Monday morning at his home, 4274 Harrison Street, Bellaire, were conducted Tuesday evening at eight o'clock at the Grafton- Bauknecht-Mellott mortuary on Thirty-seventh St., Bellaire.  Rev. J. W.  Douds, pastor of The M.E. Church, officiated.  Wednesday morning the body was removed to Woodsfield  and taken to the home of Mrs. Ella Beardmore, where final rites were held at one o'clock. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery at Woodsfield.
          Deceased was born in Monroe County but had resided in Bellaire for the past 40 years. He was affiliated with The First M.E. Church.
          Bereaved by his death are his widow, Mrs. Mary J. Hill, and one son, Hugh Hill of Warwood, and one daughter, Mrs. William Nesbit. Four sisters and five grandchildren also survive.
          Mr. Hill was a brother of Mrs. Ella Beardmore and the late Mrs. James G. Rouse, also of Mrs. Hattie McCormick, of Sistersville, W.Va.; Mrs. Tirzah Reid, of Rockford, Illinois, and  Mrs. Lenora Dorr of Columbus.
          Mr. Hill had visited in Woodsfield frequently and was honored and respected by all who knew him.

 

Holmes, John Holmes

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 8, 1930

          John Holmes, 62, one of Woodsfield’s most highly esteemed citizens passed away Sunday morning after several weeks illness from cancer.

          Surviving are his widow and eleven children, besides a host of other relatives and friends that mourn his departure.

          Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the late residence, in charge of his pastor, the Rev. J. V. A. Traylor.

          Deceased was a man of many fine qualities and was liked by all who knew him. Interment was made in the Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Hughes, Mary A.E. Hughes
Death Of Mrs. Hughes
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated   May 21, 1930
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          On last Friday morning, May 16, Mrs. Mary A.E. Hughes, ( Aunt Mary ), the best known citizen of Stafford, Ohio, and for that matter in Southeastern Ohio, died at her home in that village where she had lived for over sixty years. Death was due to infirmities of advanced age. Frail in body for years, but indomitable in spirit, she lived alone, self-dependent, optimistic and with a philosophy of life that might well have been the envy of many who possibly pitied her on account of apparent loneliness and isolation. And yet she was not alone for she had her books, papers, friends and memories. Perhaps no individual in the county had more contacts with friends local and distant and they played a great part in her life with occasional visits, cards, letters and gifts.
          As a child and young woman, she had a newspaper experience in the office of a paper in Woodsfield in which her father Editor Shipley was interested and for half a century possibly she was the Stafford correspondent for the County papers and the reputation of Stafford for rugged honesty, hospitality, interest in education and the good name of her people generally is due to largely to the kindly messages her facile pen sent forth year after year.
          Though limited in education in the ordinary sense of the word, she wrote eloquently of the virtues and lives of those whom she knew intimately and her letters were read for their merit alone, by many who knew little or nothing of Stafford or her people.
          Mrs. Hughes was born at Londonderry in Guernsey County on May 30, 1842, moving to Woodsfield with her parents at the age of five years. She spent her girlhood there and at the age of twenty-one came to Stafford where she lived the rest of life.
          In 1867 she was married to Capt. Thomas Hughes, who engaged in the mercantile business and was appointed postmaster at Stafford, the office being located where her late home now stands.
          Their five children, two of them twins, die in infancy, and in 1872, her husband passed to The Great Beyond;  two foster daughters, one died early in life and the other Mrs. Charles S. McVey, of East Liverpool, Ohio survives her. Other near relatives include a cousin,  Miss Ora Little of Cambridge; and Donald Hughes of Stafford.
          Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home in charge of Rev. E. N.  Miller, and at her quest were characterized by briefness and simplicity. Interment was made in the family lot in Stafford.

 

Kinkade, Edgar L. Kinkade

Source:  Clark County [MO] Courier; Aug. 21, 1930, from OUR BOOK: OUR ANCESTORS, OURSELVES, AND OUR CHILDREN by Ben F. Dixon, 1932: pages 142-143.

        Edgar L. Kinkade was born in Stark County, Ill., on Nov. 27, 1859.  At the age of 9 years he came to Missouri with his parents and settled near Peakesville in Clark County, where he grew to young manhood.

        For a few years he was engaged as a teacher in the public schools of Clark County.

        The major portion of his life he has been engaged as a stone cutter, and has followed his trade in Iowa and Oklahoma, but a much longer period of time in Missouri.

        On the 25th day of December, 1887, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Elisabeth Eakin, the ceremony being performed by Benjamin L. Smith.  Three children were born to this union, all of whom died in infancy.

        At the age of 14 years he publicly confessed his faith in Christ as his savior and united with the Christian Church at what was known as the Rabbit Ridge School House.  In his early life he was very active in the work of the church and Bible School, and while he retained his religious convictions, in his advanced years he has been of necessity less active in the work of the church.

        Because of the advanced years and the gradual decline of his health, for the past few years Mr. Kinkade has been slowly taking a smaller and smaller part in the work of affairs.  On Wednesday morning he was found dead in bed, having been really ill but for a few hours.  He was 70 years, 8 months, and 17 days old.

        He is survived by his wife, five brothers:  Charles A., of LaBelle, Mo.; Ben F. of Kahoka; William of Wyaconda; James of St. Louis; and Eben of El Reno, Okla; three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Ann Wadmore of Kahoka; Cynthia Messnier of Dodge City, Kans; and Mrs. Rachel Dixon of Kahoka.

        Mr. Kinkade has always been a man of sterling qualities, a wide reader and hence well informed on the questions of the day.  He merited the high esteem in which he was held in the community in which he lived.  He was devoted to his home and its interests.  In his death our community has lost a truly good man.

        Funeral services were conducted from the Christian Church on Saturday morning, with the Pastor, L. H. West, in charge.  Interment was at St. Paul's Cemetery.  The widow and all other members of the family have the sympathy of the community.

        Those from a distance who attended the funeral of E. L. Kinkade of this city, Saturday, were:  Mrs. James Smith and daughter Lucille, of Bentley, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Rogers and four children, of Fayette, Mo.; Dr. and Mrs. James E. Dixon of Hannibal; Warner Lewis and wife, and Mrs. C. Alton of Keokuk, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Eben S. Kinkade and son Gladstone of El Reno, Okla.; and Mr. and Mrs. Will Kinkade of Wyaconda.

 

Kinkade, Leander “Lee” Marion Kinkade

          Short funeral services for Lee M. Kinkade, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. H. Scott of Sewal, were held from the home and were conducted by the Rev. D. J. McKay of Seymour, after which a church funeral was held at Exline conducted by the Rev. Evans. Interment was in the family lot in the Exline cemetery. The following is an obituary:

          Lee Marion Kinkade was born February 27, 1848, in Antioch, Ohio. He was one of a family of eight children and lived with his parents in Ohio until about the age of 18 or 20 years. At this age he came to Iowa and in 1868 he was married to Amelia Clinkinbeard of Appanoose County near Exline. He spent the greater part of his married life on a farm near Exline where he reared a family of eight children. On December 13, 1888, his wife died, leaving him alone with his family of small children.

          In the spring of 1896 he was again married, his wife being Belle Jackson of Lucerne, Mo. To this union were born four children, but again on March 21, 1917, his wife died, leaving him alone again. He kept his home for about eight years, after which time he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. R. H. Scott of Sewal, at which place he passed away November 4, 1930, his age being 82 years, 8 months and 7 days.

          He leaves his 12 children, Junie Sherman, Los Angeles, Cal.; Forrest Kinkade of Kinghill, Idaho; Chloe Foster of El Reno, Okla.; Joe Kinkade of Sewal, Iowa; Carrie Bowers of St. Joseph, Mo.; Hattie Marwood of Durango, Mexico; Della Comb of Los Angeles, Cal.; Annie Chapman of San Antonio, Texas; Jessie Scott of Sewal, Iowa; Ethel Killem of Carlisle, Iowa; Dixie Kinkade of Lemons, Mo.; Chas. Kinkade of Sewal, Iowa; thirty-three grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Kate Maring and Mrs. Jennie Wailes of Centerville, Mrs. Ford Maring of Lucerne, Mo., and Mrs. Maggie Holmes of California; one brother, Charley Kinkade of Exline, and a host of other relatives and friends.

          He came to Iowa when the country was new and settlers were few and became one of the staunch settlers which it takes to build up a new country. He took great interest in the political and educational advancement of the community and when his age and disability forced him to retire from active life it was a sorrow to him to think that he had to retire.

          He was a good neighbor, a loyal citizen and a loving and faithful father and although his family are all grown they will greatly miss his fatherly counsel and advice.

CARD OF THANKS

          We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their assistance and sympathy during the sickness and death of our father, Lee Marion Kinkade.

The Kinkade Children and their Families

 

Latta, David W. Latta

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 13 Aug 1930

DEATH  OF  DAVID  W.  LATTA

        David W. Latta, aged 63, prominent esteemed and pioneer citizen of Moose Ridge succumbed Saturday to a heart malady at his home, while apparently in fairly good health, his sudden passing being keenly felt by relatives and his many friends.  A wife is bereft, as are two sisters, Mrs. W. F. Turner and Mrs. John A. Paulus of near Woodsfield.

        The last sad rites were conducted over the remains by Rev. J.F. Cash at the late home Monday afternoon, the services being featured by the many attending and the beautiful floral pieces.  The concluding services were conducted at the Oak Lawn cemetery at Woodsfield where interment was made.

 

McCurdy, Robert McCurdy

Source:  The Marietta Times [OHIO]; 8 Jun 1930, p 4

        Robert McCurdy, 17 year old son of Douglas McCurdy of 444 Douglas avenue, died in a hospital at Chillicothe on Thursday of tuberculosis.  Survived by father, three brothers, four sisters.  Funeral Saturday.  Interment in Harmar cemetery.

 

McGrath, Charles H. McGrath

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 10, 1930

          Charles H. McGrath, aged 40, of Warren, Ohio, was instantly killed on Thursday of last week when a passenger train hit his automobile. He was driving over the Erie tracks at Nevada st., in Warren when his car was hit by an eastbound passenger train. His body was hurled from the automobile into the path of a westbound passenger and was horribly mangled, death being instantaneous.

          Funeral services were held at Warren Saturday.

Mr. McGrath is survived by three small children and his widow who was formerly of Miss Ethel Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leander Williams.

His death in the prime of manhood is greatly regretted by scores of personal friends by whom his loss is keenly felt as well as by his immediate family.

 

Miller, William Miller

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 10, 1930

          William Miller, in his 79^th year, died Tuesday at the home of his son, Ford Miller at Sistersville.

          He was a native of New Matamoras where funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon.

          Interment in New Matamoras cemetery. 

 

Morris, John W. Morris

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press; 13 Oct 1930

        John W. Morris, 66, 1413 West Florence street, died at his home at 8:10 o'clock yesterday morning.  Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, the Rev. C. P. McKinney, pastor of Simpson M. E. church, officiating.  Burial will be in Locust Hill cemetery.

        Surviving him are the widow, Mary Ann; and one daughter, Mrs. Catherine Rowley.

 

Murphy, Della Murphy, nee Keylor

Source:  The Illinois State Journal [Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois]; Monday, 3 November 1930, page 14

        MURPHY - Della Murphy, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1930, age 59. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. R. C. Dexheimer and Mrs. Carl Campbell, both of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Hoelscher, Mrs. Frank Hecox, Hersman; Mrs. Walter Martin, and Miss Anna Kaylor,* Versailles; brother, Russell Kaylor,* Hersman; six grandchildren. Remains will be sent via Wabash at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday to Hersman and removed to residence of brother, Russell Kaylor,* at Hersman, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Lutheran cemetery. O'Donnell & Staab in charge.

*Submitter's Note:  The family name is usually seen spelled as KEYLOR.

 

Nalley, Howard Robert Nalley

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 24, 1930

          Howard Robert Nalley, little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Russell Nalley of Bellaire died at Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling Friday morning following a three week’s illness.

          Death was due to peritonitis. He is survived by his parents and one brother, J. R. Nalley. He was a nephew of Rev. Herbert Shiltz of Clarington, who assisted with the funeral services which were held Sunday afternoon at the family home. Burial was made in a Bellaire cemetery.

 

Neibch, Dortha Neibch, (nee Baker)
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, September 1930
    Mrs. Dortha Neibch, nee Baker, was born in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio on March 22, 1846, and died September 18, 1930, at her home in Summit township, Monroe County, near Lewisville, Ohio.  (Courthouse records- died September 21, 1930, white; female; parents, Jacob and Elisabeth Jacky Becker.) She had attained the age of 84 years, 5 months, and 26 days. On July 24, 1866, she was united in marriage to Philip Neibch. To this union were born ten children, three having preceded her in infancy.
    Those surviving her are her aged husband, and seven children: Mrs. Fred Matz, Mrs. Mary Matz, Johnnie Neibch and Elmer Neibch, all of Lewisville, Ohio; Mrs. Katie Clary, of Quaker City, Ohio; Philip Neibch and Miss Matilda Neibch of the home; also nine grandchildren; one brother, Fred Baker, of Canton, Ohio; one half-brother, Casper Baker, of Unionville, Ohio. Three sisters and two brothers have preceded her to the Great Beyond.
    Mrs. Neibch was baptized and confirmed in the faith of the St. John’s Evangelical Church of which she remained a consistent member until death.
    She was kind, true and a beloved wife and mother, and she will be sadly missed in her home by relatives, friends, and neighbors who knew her.
    On September 21st she was laid to rest in the St. John’s Middle Church cemetery in Summit township. Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Yoho of Belle Valley, Ohio.
    May she rest in peace where there will be no more pain and sorrow. We shall meet her again in the Eternal home never to part.

 

Neibch, John Neibch
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, Wed., Oct. 15, 1930
    Death which so often and unexpectedly enters our homes and community, recently has taken from us a husband and father Mr. John Neibch, of Lewisville, Ohio. Mr. Neibch took sick September 12th being ill from arterial sclerosis and all that human aid and neighborly love could do was done, but God knew best, and he was called to enter the Heavenly home.
    The deceased was born June 4th, 1855, and died September 30th, 1930 in Malaga township, being at the time of death 75 years, 3 months and 25 days old. On April 17, 1881, he was united in marriage to Louisa Bintz and to this union eight children were born. Three preceded him in their early youth, Benjamin J., Benjamin H. and Pauline; five children are still living: Lydia
Bailey of Cleveland, Ohio; Emma Weber of Woodsfield, Ohio; Leona Lafollette of Akron, Ohio; Luella and Edwin of the home. He is also survived by one brother, Philip Neibch of Lewisville and two grandchildren, Mildred Bailey and Kenneth Lafollette. He was a good father, always ready to help in time of need and trouble. He gained and kept the respect of all who ever knew him and will be sadly missed from our midst. His body was laid to rest in the family lot at St. John’s Middle Church on October 2nd.
    Mr. Neibch was confirmed and joined the Evangelical Church at the age of 15 years and he was a faithful member all of his life. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Reverend Edward Brueseke, of Lewisville, who choose for his text “He is not dead by sleepeth. 

 

Neuhardt, Magdalena Neuhardt, nee Egger

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; 14 May 1930

Mrs.     Henry     J.     Neuhardt

        Magdalena Egger Neuhardt, daughter of John and Elizabeth Egger, was born February 4,* 1852, near Miltonsburg, Ohio, and departed this life May 6, 1930 at her home in Sistersville, W. Va., at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 26 days.

        She was confirmed in the German Lutheran Church when 14 years of age, but a few years later joined the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she remained a faithful member.

        She was united in marriage to Henry J. Neuhardt on December 27, 1877.  To this union four children were born, all of whom survive.  They are Mrs. Olga Colburn, of Turlock, Calif.; Ben J., of Wheeling, W. Va.; Harry, of Amarillo, Aexas [sic--Texas]; and Miss Marie, at home.  After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Neuhardt resided in Woodsfield for forty years.  Then they went to California for three years but the last nine years they have lived in Sistersville.  Two years ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

        Left to mourn her death are a husband, four children, and fifteen grandchildren; also two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. J. W. Schwab, of Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. J. J. Stenzel and Charles Egger, of Louisville, Ohio; Jacob Egger, of Coolidge, Kansas, and S. W. Egger of Woodsfield.

        Funeral services were conducted at her home in Sistersville at 1:30 P.M. Thursday by Rev. Lanham of the M. E. Church.  The body was then brought to Woodsfield to the home of her brother S. W. Egger where a short service was held at 3:30 P.M. by Rev. J. F. Cash, after which she was laid to rest in the family lot in Oaklawn cemetery.

        Relatives attending the service at Sistersville were Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Neuhardt, of Wheeling; Harry Neuhardt, of Amarillo, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Egger and Mrs. J. J. Stenzel of Louisville, Stark county, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Abbott, of Morgantown, W. Va.; Mrs. Molly Egger, of Summerfield, Ohio; Miss Amelia Neuhardt of Wheeling; Chas. Schwab of Moundsville; S. W. Egger, Mrs. Margaret Egger, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Matz, of Woodsfield.

*Submitter's Note: Her death certificate gives February 9th as the date of birth which is more in line with the 78 years 2 months and 26 days mentioned here.

*Submitter's Note:  In another section of the same  paper reporting visitors in town was this paragraph:

        Some of the out-of-town friends and relatives who attended the funeral of Mrs. Henry Neuhardt at the home of S. W. Egger last Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Egger and Mrs. J. J. Stentzel,** of Louisville, Stark county; Miss Marie Neuhardt, Henry Neuhardt, of Sistersville; Mr and Mrs. B. J. Neuhardt, of Wheeling; Harry Neuhardt, of Amarilla [sic–Amarillo], Texas; Mrs. George Egger, of Cleveland; Mrs. John Egger, of Summerfield, and many other relatives and friends in the county and also from Wheeling.

**Submitter's Note:  This name is spelled differently in these two articles.

 

Ogle. William Ogle

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 10, 1930

          William Ogle, 80, highly esteemed citizen, passed away Thursday morning at his home near West Marietta street, after several weeks’ illness with pneumonia.

          Surviving are his widow, five daughters; Mrs. Marie Cunningham, Mason, Pa.; Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, Mrs. Mary Loftus and Mrs. Hazel Dean of Marietta; Mrs. Clyde Taylor, of Akron; two sons, Joseph Ogle, of Woodsfield, besides a number of other relatives and friends who mourn his departure.

          Deceased was well and favorably known in this community and was liked by all who knew him.

          Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the place of death in charge of Rev. J. F. Cash, pastor of the M. E. Church. Burial was made in the Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Pfalzgraf, Elizabeth Pfalzgraf, (nee Miller)
Source: Newspaper clipping Issue:  October 1930
    Elizabeth Miller Pfalzgraf was born in Miltonsburg, Monroe County, Ohio on May 2, 1850. She departed this life October 5, 1930, aged 80 years, 5 months and 3 days.
    She is the daughter of John and Mary Miller, who preceded her in death several years ago. She was united in marriage to Lewis Pfalzgraf, Sr., August 30, 1870. To this union eight children were born, as follows: Mrs. J. O. Lemon, Mrs. H. C. McPherson, and C. C. Pfalzgraf, L. A. Pfalzgraf and Mrs. B. F. Ramsey, one son George and two daughters, Louisa and Hattie have preceded their mother in death.
    She was converted and united with he Church at the early age of 15, and was a faithful Church worker for more than 65 years. She journeyed a distance of more than five miles to teach a Sunday school class for a number of years. She was a member of the Rockport M. E. Church at the time of her death. 

 

Pope, Myrl Pope

Source:  The Shelby [County, Indiana] Democrat; Wednesday, 3 Dec 1930

FUNERAL   TODAY

SHOOTING     VICTIM

Death   of   Myrl   Pope   Occurred

Within   Two   Hours   After   His

Suicide    Attempt

INQUEST   TO   BE   WEDNESDAY

Community   Shocked   Over   Rash

Act   of   Well   Known   Young   Man

Financial   and   Domestic

Troubles   Blamed

        Funeral services for Myrl Pope, 26 years old, suicide shooting victim, were held at two o'clock this afternoon at the Pleasant Grove Christian church near Fenns.  The Rev. Clay Brown, of Milroy, conducted the service and burial was in the Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery in charge of Hauk and Bennett, undertakers.

        Mr. Pope died at the William S. Major hospital Saturday evening several hours after he had fired 1 bullet into his head while in the Western Union Telephograh [sic] office on north Harrison street.  He left no message concerning the act and did not regain consciousness after the shooting to explain why he desired to take his life.

        Although it was known that Mr. Pope was involved in domestic troubles and that he had indebtedness which was causing him considerable worry, his act was a shock to many friends and to the grief-stricken family.  It was stated that a few minutes before the shooting the young man had been asked for payment of a bill by one of his creditors and that he was called to the telephone by another in reference to an account he owed. He left the telephone in the Pierson* Radio  store, where his insurance office was located and walked into the Western Union office next door.  There was some reference to smoke and he raised the revolver to his right temple making the statement, "Here is how I am going to smoke."

        As he fired the revolver and fell to the floor, employes in the office said they believed he was joking and did not go to him at once.  When they reached his side he was unconscious and a passing physician was called.  He was removed to the hospital, but there was no chance for his recovery and he died within two hours.  Clyde Underwood, Shelby county coroner, announced today that the official inquest in the death will be held on Wednesday morning.

        Mr. Pope was born in Shelby township, July 25, 1904, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pope. He had lived in the community his entire life and was widely known.  His marriage to Miss Inez Kuhn took place August 11, 1923, and two children were born to the union.  They are Una Jean Pope, 6 years old and Betty Louise Pope, 18 months old.  Besides these and the parents he is also survived by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William McGee, of the city, and by three sisters, Mrs. Raymond Cherry and Mrs. Fred Courtney, of Shelby township, and Miss Olive Pope  of this city.

*Submitter's Note:  My copy of this obituary was difficult to read, and I am not positive this is PIERSON.  It could be FLERSON or something similar.  The first two letters are faded.

 

Reed, Mary E. Reed, nee Freese

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; Monday, January 27, 1930

        Funeral services for Mrs. Reed, who died Saturday morning in her home, east of Fairhope, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and at the First United Brethren Church at ___* o'clock. Rev. I. E. Runk will be in charge.  Burial will be in Melscheimer cemetery.

*Submitter's Note:  The right side of the obituary was cut off clipping some words.

 

Riemenschneider, Bertha Riemenschneider, nee Armstrong
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Wednesday, April 30, 1930
Mrs. Bertha Riemenschneider, wife of Casper Riemenschneider of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Woodsfield, died on Monday morning at her home. Death followed a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Francis L. Sulsberger of Woodsfield, is a daughter. Funeral services will be held at Canton on Thursday afternoon at 2:30.
Mrs. Riemenschneider was 66 years of age and before her marriage was Miss Bertha Armstrong, a daughter of Ex-Commissioner and Mrs. James Armstrong. She was born and reared at Malaga and has a host of friends who are grieved to learn of her death.
Besides the daughter above mentioned she is survived by her husband and one other daughter and a son, who are Mrs. Ray Brown and Darrell Riemenschneider.

 

Roth, Forrest Roth

Source:  Sullivan [Indiana] Democrat; 29 Sep 1930

2   BOYS   HURT   AT   DUGGER;   MAN   KILLED

12   Year   Old  Boy    May  Be   Fatally   Hurt --  Carl  Warren   Edds,   Age 3,   Run  Over   In   Dugger   Street;   Fatal   Mishap   At   Farmersburg

Submitter's Note:  This article covers three separate, unrelated incidents.  Only the parts that included Forrest Roth were included here.  Several paragraphs are omitted.

        One man is dead and two youths are badly hurt as the result of three auto crashes in Sullivan county this week end.  Forrest Roth, 29 years old of Farmersburg was killed almost instantly when he ran into the side of a car after flagging down a bus . . . .

        Forrest Roth, 29 years old, of Farmersburg, was almost instantly killed Saturday afternoon on U.S. Highway 41 near Farmersburg, when he ran into the side of a car driven by S.E. Meng of Carlisle.

        According to the report of the accident made to officers, Roth had motioned for a bus to stop and as the bus slowed down he ran in front of it, starting toward a gas station on the other side of the road.  The car driven by Meng had started around the bus and Roth ran into the side of it.  His head was struck by one of the handles on the door of Meng's car.  He was rushed to the Mary Sherman hospital in Sullivan but was dead upon arrival here.

        An investigation by the coroner was planned but it was expected that the death would be found to be accidental.

        Roth is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Roth, two sisters and one brother.  His body was taken to the Ray Wood Funeral Home in Farmersburg and will remain there until tomorrow morning, when funeral services will be conducted at the Central Christian church.  The body will be taken to Danville, Illinois, for burial.

*Submitter's Note:  Below is the obituary from his previous home newspaper.

 

Roth, Forrest Roth

Source:  The Danville [Illinois] Commercial-News; 30 Sep 1930

        Funeral services for Forrest Roth, 28, of Farmersburg, Ind., a former resident of Oakwood who was killed Friday night by an automobile, were held Tuesday morning in the Central Christian church of Farmersburg.  The body then was brought overland to Danville for burial in Greenwood cemetery.

 

Rouse, Mrs. James Rouse nee Hill

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 23, 1930

          Mrs. James Rouse, aged and highly respected citizens of Woodsfield died Thursday morning of last week at her home on North Main-st. after a few days serious illness, from heart trouble. Only in recent months did her unusually strong body yield to the infirmities of four score years, and with her passing there goes into the inscrutable past, more knowledge of the early history of Woodsfield then exists in the mind of any living person today.

          Funeral services were held at the late home on Saturday afternoon in charge of her pastor, Rev. J. Fleming Cash, of the M. E. Church.

          The Order of Eastern Star attended the funeral in a body and performed their ritualistic service. Interment in Oak Lawn cemetery.

          Mrs. Rouse is survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Hattie McCormack, Mrs. Leora Dorr and Mrs. Ella Beardmore, of Woodsfield and William Hill, of Bellaire.

          Perhaps no woman in Woodsfield was better known to the older generation of Monroe County people and we expect to publish a suitable obituary notice later.

 

Rowley, Isaac S. Rowley

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press; 5 Nov 1930

        Isaac S. Rowley, 76, of Gentryville, a retired employe of International Steel company, died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at Deaconess hospital.

        Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Katie Rowley; three sons, Truman of Evansville, Wesley of Gentryville, and Jean, of Gary; four daughters, Mrs. Bertha Witham, Mrs. Margaret Hendricks, and Mrs. Laura Higgins, all of Evansville, and Mrs. Roberta Miller, of Hammond; one brother, John W., of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Arnold, of Chrisney, and Mrs. Saphronia McMahon, of Tell City; and 13 grandchildren.

        The body is at the Schaefer funeral home.

 

Rowley, James J. Rowley

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press; 18 Jan 1930

        James J. Rowley, 11-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rowley, died at the home, 2400 North Sixth avenue, at 8 o'clock Friday morning following a short illness of bronchial pneumonia.

        Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon.  Interment will be in Locust Hill cemetery.  Besides the parents, he is survived by three brothers, Truman, Wesley, and Jean; and four sisters, Laura, Roberta, May, and Bertha.

 

Wahl, Anna Wahl
Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, Wed., Sept. 3, 1930
    Miss Anna Wahl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wahl of Woodsfield, Route 3, died Monday morning, September 1, 1930, at a hospital in Akron, Ohio where she had been taking treatment for several months.
    Funeral services were held this Wednesday morning at St. Sylvester’s Church, in charge of her pastor the Reverend Gilbert Mehler. Miss Wahl was well known in Woodsfield and her death in the prime of young womanhood is a matter of sincere regret to many friends as well as the family, who have the sympathy of the entire community. 

 

Weber, Christian Weber

Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; 4 Jun 1930

DEATH   OF   MR.   WEBER

        Christopher Weber, aged 84, highly esteemed citizen of Lewisville, passed away Thursday morning at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Catherine Weber with whom he made his home.  Death was attributed to a complication of diseases.

        Surviving are three sons and one daughter, six brothers and one sister, besides a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his departure.  Deceased was well and favorably known throughout the county, having resided at Lewisville for a number of years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the place of death.  Burial was made in the Buchanan cemetery.

Submitter's Note:  Below is a second announcement, same newspaper, different page.

        Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the Buchanan Presbyterian church by Rev. Bullock for Christian Weber, aged 84.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Henry Young of Wooster; and three sons, John, David and William Weber, all of Lewisville.

 

Wright, William Wright

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] Intelligencer; 14 Oct 1930

WRIGHT   SERVICES

     WILL    BE    HELD    TODAY

       Funeral services for William Wright, 29, who died at his home on Seventh street at 11:30 o'clock Sunday morning, will be conducted from the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Iva DeNoon, Baker avenue, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, by Rev. W. C. Harold, of the Baptist church.  Burial will take place in the Mount Rose cemetery.

        The deceased was an employee of the Fostoria Glass company and had lived in this community but a short time having been a former resident of Glen Easton.  Death followed a long illness of asthma and pneumonia.

        He is survived by his wife, Gusta, and three small children.

 

Wright, William Wright

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] Register; 15 Oct 1930

Funerals     Today

        William Wright, 29, Seventh street, Moundsville.  At 10:30 a.m. at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Iva DeNoon, Baker street.  Interment Greenlawn cemetery.*

*Submitter's Note:  His death certificate and the obituary posted in the Wheeling [West Virginia] Intelligencer on 14 Oct 1930 both give his burial as Mt. Rose Cemetery.

 

Yost, John Kinney Yost
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Wednesday, June 25, 1930
    John Kinney Yost, aged about 82 years died Saturday evening, June 21, 1930, at his home near Coats, death presumably due to a stroke apoplexy. He had been to Ozark earlier in the day and seemed in usual health.

    The body was brought to the Bauer & Willison undertaking parlors and prepared for burial, and there the funeral services were held Monday afternoon by Minister J. V. A. Traylor, of the Church of Christ. Interment was made in the Winland cemetery near his home.
    He is survived by one brother, Attorney D. E. Yost, of Dade City, Florida; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bradfield, of New Matamoras, and Mrs. Whitney with whom he made his home in the winter at East Liverpool, since the death of his aged mother a few years ago. In the summer he preferred the solitude and familiar scenes of the old homestead.
    Mr. Yost was retiring in disposition, honorable and sincere in his contacts with his fellowmen and was highly respected by all who knew him. 

 

 

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