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Monroe County Obituaries

1937

 

Ambler, James M. Ambler

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 29, 1937

          James M. Ambler, aged 80 years passed away at his home at 4:00 o clock Wednesday afternoon [ April 28, 1937] following a lengthy illness.

          He is survived by his wife and two children besides many other relatives and friends. He was a highly respected resident of Cameron.

          Funeral services will be held at the late home at 1:00 o clock Friday afternoon in charge of Minister J. V. A. Traylor, pastor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. Interment will be in Sykes cemetery in Clarington.

 

Anderson, Bessie Anderson nee Driggs

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 1, 1937

          Funeral services were held at 2:00 o clock Saturday afternoon at the E. A. Mann home on Paul street for Mrs. Bessie Anderson, former Woodsfield resident, who passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mervin J. Edwards in Bay City, Mich., on Tuesday of last week [March 30, 1937]. The services were in charge of Evangelist J. V. A. Traylor, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery.

          Mrs. Anderson s death followed an illness of several weeks duration. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edwards, at whose home she died and one brother, Clem L. Driggs of Woodsfield. Many other relatives and scores of friends also mourn her sad departure.

          Among those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Mervin J. Edwards, of Bay City, Mich.; Mrs. John Edwards, of Parkersburg, W. Va.; Mrs. T. A. Way, of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banig, of Bellaire; George R. Greenbank, of Washington D. C.; Mrs. Glenn Elliott, of Massillon; Mrs. Matilda Brown and Misses Wanda and Jean Brown of Ozark.

 

Arnold, John S. Arnold

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 16, 1937

          John S. Arnold, highly respected resident of Woodsfield, passed away at his home on West Marietta street about 7:30 o clock Monday morning, September 13^th. He had been in failing health for some time but was able to be around town on Sunday. At 2:00 o clock Monday morning he suffered a hemorrhage of the throat and death followed within a few hours.

          He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucy Hine Arnold; five brothers and one sister as follows: H. J. Arnold of Orlando, Fla.: Clyde of Baltimore, Md.; Fred of Allentown, Pa.; Frank of East Liverpool, Ohio; W. E. Arnold of Woodsfield and Mrs. C. C. Gallagher, of Columbus.

          Funeral services were held at the late home at 2:30 o clock Wednesday afternoon in charge of Minister J. V. A. Traylor, pastor of the local Church of Christ, of which church Mr. Arnold was a member. Members of Monroe Lodge No. 189 F. & A. M. conducted ritualistic services. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery.

          Mr. Arnold was born and reared at Beallsville and during his active life was a successful salesman for The Dannemiller Coffee Co., of New York City, contacting wholesale dealers in a large area in eastern United States. Early in life he became self-dependent and believed strongly in personal initiative and individual responsibility.

          Mr. Arnold was kindly in disposition, firm in conviction, and tried to make his life and influence count for the best interests of his community and county.

          Not only his near relatives but many friends mourn his death.

 

Barr, Kenneth Barr

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 17, 1937

          Kenneth, five weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barr of Woodsfield, died at 1:30 o clock Wednesday afternoon [June 16, 1937] at Martins Ferry hospital where he was taken the previous day for treatment.

          Funeral services will be held at 2:00 o clock Friday afternoon at the late home, with Minister J. V. A. Traylor in charge. Burial will be made in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Bewers, Almeda Bewers nee Howard

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 4, 1937

          Mrs. Almeda Bewers, aged 69 years, died Tuesday night [February 2, 1937] at her home in Shadyside after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Bewers was a native of Clarington, a daughter of the late David Howard, however she had resided in Shadyside for the past 15 years. She was a member of the Baptist church.

          Survivors include her husband, Thomas Bewers; a daughter Mrs. Goldie Patton of Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Robert Cook, of Shadyside.

          Funeral services will be held at the late home Friday afternoon at 2:00 o clock. Rev. Thomas Kerr of the Shadyside M. E. church will officiate and interment made at Linwood cemetery.

 

Bishop, Worthy Bishop

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 25, 1937

          Funeral services were held at the late home on West Marietta street at 2:00 o clock Sunday afternoon followed by final rites at the Woodsfield Church of Christ, for Worthy Bishop, aged 53 years, whose death occurred Thursday of last week [November 18, 1937]. The services were in charge of Rev. Henry Fox, pastor of St. Paul s Evangelical church and burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery. Members of Monroe Post No. 87, American Legion conducted their ritualistic services for their departed comrade.

          Mr. Bishop was killed while employed by the Maple Height s Construction company of Cleveland in repairing slips on State Route No. 78, east of Woodsfield. His chest was crushed when a bank caved in.

          He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Kathryn and two sons, James and Billy, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bishop of West Marietta street; one brother and three sisters. Many other relatives and scores of friends also mourn his departure.

 

Blue, Ota Blue

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 4, 1937

          Mrs. Ota Blue, highly respected resident of Beallsville, passed away at her home about 3:00 o clock Wednesday afternoon [February 3, 1937]. Her death was attributed to a heart attack and was unexpected.

          She is survived by her husband W. W. Blue and many other relatives. She had made for herself many friends who are deeply grieved by her death.

          Funeral services will be held at the late home at 2:00 o clock Friday afternoon. Burial will be made in the Beallsville cemetery.

 

Bode, Charles J. Bode

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 8, 1937

          Charles J. Bode, 76, retired business man, died at his home at Summerfield at 4:30 o clock Sunday morning [ April 4, 1937] after an illness of heart trouble.

          He was the son of H. F. and Phoebe Bode and was born at Lebanon, Monroe county. He lived for several years at Sycamore Valley, and moved to Summerfield in 1924. He was a member of the Evangelical church, Harriettsville.

          Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Swartz Bode, two sons, Fred and Ernest, merchants at Summerfield; three daughters, Mrs. John Holschuh of near Stafford, Mrs. Bert Hartshorn of Sycamore Valley, and Miss Pearl Bode of the home; three brothers, Jacob and Herman Bode of Marietta, and Edward R. Bode of Lebanon; one sister, Mrs. Caroline Groeschner of Marietta, and three grandchildren.

          Funeral services were held at 1:30 o clock Tuesday afternoon at the home and final services were held at the Summerfield M. E. church at 2:00 o clock.

 

Britton, Daisy Britton, nee Stevens

Source: The Terre Haute [Indiana] Tribune; Tuesday, 4 May 1937

MRS. DAISY BRITTON.

Special To The Tribune.

LINTON, Ind., May 4, -- Mrs. Daisy Bell Britton, 48 years old, is dead at her home near here. Her death followed a sudden illness. She was a member of Stafford Chapel M. E. church. Survivors are the husband, Jesse; four children, Mrs. Luther Ault, of Lyons; twin sons, Gerald and Harold Britton, and Betty Jean Britton, all at home; three brothers, Bert Stevens, of Vincennes; William Stevens, of Indianapolis, and Ben McBride, of Kalispell, Mont.; four sisters, Mrs. Curtis Dunkin and Mrs. Lovett Brock, of Terre Haute; Mrs. Bee* Norman and Mrs. Ruby Snyder, of Spencer.

*Submitter's Note: This name is not clear on my copy of the obituary.

 

Brown, Richard John Brown

Source:  The Ashland [Ohio] Times-Gazette; 21 Sep 1937

Infant   Dies   Today

        Richard John, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of East Ninth street, died this morning shortly following birth.

        The baby is survived by his parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Brown of Jeromesville and Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Moffet [sic—Moffett]of Loudonville.

        Arrangements for funeral services are being made by the Heyl Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Ashland cemetery.

 

Brownfield, Enos W. Brownfield
Source: The Monroe County Republican, Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, November 25, 1937
    Funeral services for Enos W. Brownfield, 86, a native of Monroe County, Ohio and who lived until 1919 in the Calais community, were held Thursday morning at the home of his son John Brownfield in Noble County, Ohio.
    He is survived by 12 children: Mrs. Mary E. Carpenter, of near Quaker City, Ohio; Mrs. Edna Long of Batesville, Ohio; James E. Brownfield of
Batesville; Ben Brownfield of Zanesville, Ohio; Charles and John of near Quaker City; Chris of Columbus, Ohio; Dan Brownfield and Mrs. Rosa Rudolph of near Quaker City; Mrs. Anna Roe and Cecil Brownfield of Zanesville,  and Lena Brownfield of Chicago. Also surviving is one sister, Sarah Brownfield of Columbus.
    Mr. Brownfield was a fine citizen and his death is mourned by many friends and neighbors, especially of the older generation

 

Burkhart, Simon Burkhart

The death of Mr. Simon Burkhart, 71, a well known resident of West South Street, occurred in his home Friday night, after being confined to his bed a few days. He had been in failing health for quite a while, but his death came unexpectedly.

The deceased was a native of Monroe County and for many years was a farmer in the Miltonsburg community. About one year ago he retired and located in Barnesville. Besides his wife, Thresa Burkhart, he is survived by three children: Raymond Burkhart, Lewisville; Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Burkhart in the home; one sister, Woodsfield.

The body, in charge of the Steele Funeral directors, was prepared for burial and funeral service was conducted in the Church of the Assumption Monday morning at nine o'clock, Father Carney officiating. Interment was made at Miltonsburg.

 

Campbell, George W. Campbell

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Monday, 29 Nov 1937

George William Campbell, 33, machinist, of 954 St. George street, died in City hospital Sunday at 10:45 a.m. following a four-day illness.

Mr. Campbell was born in Hookstown and was employed by the Pittsburgh Crucible Steel Co. at Midland.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Cronin Campbell; one son, John William Campbell, his mother, Mrs. Hattie* Campbell of East Liverpool; three brothers, Frank of Hookstown, Hugh of Midland and Jack Campbell of East Liverpool, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gilkinson of East Liverpool, and Mrs. Edna Peterson of Koun___** avenue.

Funeral services will be held in the Martin Funeral Home on East Fifth street Wednesday at 2*** p.m. in charge of Rev. Frederick Lenk, pastor of the Second United Presbyterian church. Burial will be made in Locust Hill cemetery near Chester.

Friends are asked to call at the Martin home Tuesday night.

Submitter s Notes:

* On George's death certificate and on census records his mother's name is spelled as HETTIE.

** I could not see the last letters of this street because of a fold down my copy of this obituary.

*** This number was not clear. It could possibly be 3 o clock.

 

Carpenter, Jackie Carpenter

Source; The Barnesville [Ohio] Whetstone; Thursday, 10 Jun 1937

CARPENTER CHILD

The fourteen-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Carpenter died in the home Wednesday evening after a few days illness. Besides the parents, several brothers and sisters survive.

Funeral, in charge of the Campbell Funeral directors, will be held Friday afternoon in the West Main Church of Christ and burial will be in the Southern cemetery.

 

Claus, Fredrick Claus

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 16, 1937

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                                        Sweetly rest from all thy labor,

                                         Far from every grief and pain;

                                        We will often think about you,

                                         While we here, on earth remain.

          That life is not entirely lived on this earth was proved again when the Angel of Death took from our midst, a dear father and friend, whom we all cherished and loved. To die with the faith that makes death seem a sweet relief means that life is only to begin. When death claims the earthy house of the soul therefore let us not weep but rather thank God that he gave this dear father and friend that faith and Maker of life.

          Fredrick Claus, born Feb. 2, 1855, died Aug. 24, 1937, being at the time of his death 82 yrs., 6 mo., and 22 days old. He was baptized in the Evangelical Church of Miltonsburg, and on April 10, 1870, he was confirmed in the same church by Rev. Weisgarber.

          On January 20, 1883, he was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Haffner, of Harriettsville, Ohio. He lived in Monroe County his entire life.

          The following have preceded him in death; his wife and two sons, William H. and Clemence G.; surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Anna Christman, Mrs. Minnie Egger and Mrs. Clara Christman, all of Lewisville, Route; and four sons, Edwin F. and Benjamin H. Claus of Iowa; Leroy A. and Gilbert C. Claus, of Lewisville Route. There are 24 grandchildren surviving, and four have preceded him in death; also 5 great grandchildren survive, and 2 great grandchildren have preceded him in death; four brothers and a sister have also gone before.

          May we realize that our loss is eternal gain. May God help us to live a faithful life so we may enter that world where death nor sorrow ever come.

          He bore his suffering with great patience to the end. At last his spirit left his frail body to return to God who gave it. He laid down the Cross he carried so long and picked up the crown he had won.

          Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. John Haffner, son of John and daughter Mildred, of Harriettsville; Mrs. Charles Ullman, of Marietta; Jacob Christman, of Toledo; George Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Zimmerman, of Lower Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Conner of Marr; Mrs. Chester Chester Schwartz and Miss Celesta Christman, of Bucyrus; Mr. and Mrs. Wilburt Zimmerman, Mrs. August Pabst, of Lebanon; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Christman and daughter Wanda Lee, of Bethesda.

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                              Beneath our eyes he fadeth slowly.

                               Growing, day by day, more frail,

                              Bearing sweetly all his sufferings

                               Without murmur, moan of wail.

                              In the household many sorrows,

                               That his race so soon is run,

                              But we should not mourn for father,

                               As the Savior bids him come.

                              We loved him, yes, we loved him,

                               But his Savior loved him more.

                              So the angels sweetly called him

                               To that bright and happy shore.

 

Colburn, Wayne N. Colburn

Source: The Modesto [California] Bee; 15 Jan 1937

Wayne N. Colburn Succumbs After Lengthy Illness

TURLOCK, Jan. 15. -- Wayne N. Colburn, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Colburn, died today in a Turlock hospital after an extended illness. He was a native of May, W. Va., and came to Turlock with his parents in 1915.

He was graduated from the Turlock High School in 1927, the Modesto Junior College in 1929 and Stanford University two years later.

After graduating from Stanford, he attended the Stanford Law School.

Besides his parents, he leaves four sisters, Edna Colburn of Petaluma, Mabel, Martha and Betty Colburn of Turlock, and two brothers, Harry Colburn of San Francisco and Ralph Colburn of Turlock.

He was a member of the First Methodist Church here. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the J.W. Guy Chapel.

 

Cronin, Margaret Cronin, nee Barrett

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; 27 Mar 1937

Mrs. Margaret Barrett Cronin, 23, wife of Paul Cronin of Fourth and Market streets, died in the City hospital today at 6:10* a. m. following a 10-week illness.

Mrs. Cronin also leaves two children, Albert and Charles; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Barrett of Lawrenceville, near Chester; one brother, Anson Barrett, also of Lawrenceville, and one sister, Miss Melva Barrett of East Liverpool.

Funeral services will be held in the Sturgis Funeral home in West Fifth street, Monday, at 3:30 p. m. in charge of Rev. Robert Wellman, pastor of the Chester Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be made in the Georgetown** cemetery.

Friends are requested to call at the Sturgis Funeral home tonight or Sunday night.

Submitter's Notes:

* On my copy of the obituary the time looks to me like 6:10, but it could possibly be 8:10.

** FINDAGRAVE.COM lists her in Locust Hill Cemetery, Chester, Hancock County, West Virginia. The Georgetown Cemetery that other Cronin relatives are in is in Georgetown, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Denoon, Albert Denoon

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Thursday, 2 Dec 1937

LISBON STREET TRAFFIC VICTIM COUNTY'S 38TH

Albert Denoon Fatally Hurt When Hit By Truck Here

Funeral Set Saturday

CANFIELD MAN KILLED

Washington Milk Driver Exonerated After Hitting Victim Near Home

Columbiana county's traffic toll stood today at 38 after an East Liverpool man received fatal injuries in a mishap Wednesday night. Another traffic victim died in the Salem hospital after being hit in Canfield.

The victims are Albert Denoon of Lisbon street, and Sylvanus E. Sheeley of rural Canfield.

Denoon, 42, crossing Lisbon at Eight street, was struck by a truck driven by Charles Howell, driver for Ray Foutts, at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday and died an hour and a half later in City hospital, according to Coroner Arnold Devon's report.

Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Samblanet of Canton and Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Weigel of Alliance, driving into East Liverpool were eye witnesses of the local accident.

Their testimony that Howell was moving with a green light contradicted that of Denoon, who claimed before he died, he had the light in his favor when he crossed Eighth street, police report.

Denoon was born near Hammondsville and came to East Liverpool about 26 years ago. He attended the Pine Grove church in Jefferson county.

He is survived by seven brothers, George and Samuel of Hammondsville; Martin of ________*; Donald, Delbert, Charles and Lloyd of East Liverpool.

Funeral services will be held in the Martin funeral home Saturday at 1 p.m., in charge of Rev. D. Park Chapman, pastor of the First Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Hammondsville cemetery.

Friends are requested to call at the Martin funeral home Friday.**

Submitter's Notes:

*I could not read the name of the city on my copy of this obituary.

**The next four paragraphs of this article have to do with the second accident victim, Sylvanus Sheeley.

 

Earley, John D. Earley

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 19, 1937

          Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Bauer, Willison and Turner funeral chapel, for John D. Earley, 76 years old, who died Friday evening [July 16, 1937] at the home of his brother, Wm. Earley, of Woodsfield.

          Services were in charge of Rev. Henry Fox, and burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery.

          Mr. Earley was a lifelong resident of Monroe county.

 

Fankhauser, Arsula Fankhauser

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 8, 1937

          Mrs. Arsula Fankhauser, aged 80 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orlando Mann, north of Woodsfield at 2:20 o clock Wednesday afternoon [April 7, 1937]. About two weeks ago Mrs. Fankhauser came to Woodsfield to spend the spring and summer at the Mann home. Soon after coming here she became ill with double pneumonia which resulted in her death.

          She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mann, above mentioned and one son, Clarence Fankhauser of Union Furnace, Ohio. Another daughter, Mrs. Mollie Rarick, of New Lexington, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 24^th.

          The body was removed to the Galbraith mortuary and at 10:00 o clock Friday morning will be taken to the local Presbyterian church where funeral services will be held at 1:00 o clock Friday afternoon in charge of the pastor, Rev. I T. Spencer. Burial will be made in Oaklawn cemetery.

          Friends who desire to do so, may call at the Galbraith mortuary before 10:00 o clock on Friday and at the church after that hour.

 

Farley, Edmund Blaine Farley

Source: The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio; 11 Jul 1937

E. Blaine Farley, 53, fromer resident of Zanesville and a native of Summerfield, died suddenly Saturday morning at his home in Cleveland. [10 July 1937]

He was for many years a railroad man, and at the time of his death was employed by the Pennsylvania lines. Previously, he was connected with the W. & L. E. railroad, and, when a resident of Zanesville, was employed by the old O. R. & W.

Mr. Farley was a son of the late Joseph and Jane Barnes Farley, Summerfield. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. D. G. Foster, Stanton avenue, and V.K. Harlan, Fraseysburg road, and a cousin of Howard Calland and Hubort Norton, both of this city.

Other survivors are his widow and one daughter, Miss Treva, of Cleveland; one brother. W. H. of Boise, Idaho, and two sisters, Mrs. G. M. Kent Summerfield, and Mrs. N. S. Hall, Beverly.

Funeral and burial will take place in Cleveland, probably on Monday.

Submitter's Note: Below is another obituary.

 

Farley, Edmund Blaine Farley

Date: Jul 12 1937

Source: Cemetery record; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #024.

Notes: Farley: Edmund Blaine, beloved husband of Estelle, father of Treva, brother of Mrs. N. S. Hall and Mrs. G. M. Kent, suddenly, Saturday, July 10. Residence, 9515 Ramona blvd., where services will be held Tuesday, July 13, at 2 p. m. David I. Jones, Funeral Director. 1884 - 1937. Sunset Memorial Cemetery Cleveland, Ohio.

Submitter's Note: Below is another obituary.

 

Farley, Edmund Blaine Farley

Source: Noble County Leader [Caldwell, Ohio]; Wednesday, 14 July 1937

Edmond Blaine Farley, aged fifty-three years, telegrapher on the Pennsylvania lines, at Cleveland, passed away Saturday morning at his home, following a brief illness. He had not been well for a few days, but death was unexpected and came as a great shock to the family and friends. Deceased was the son of Joseph and Jane Barnes Farley and was born in Summerfield, May 31, 1884, but he had resided in Cleveland for many years. Surviving him are his widow, formerly Estella Herlan, of the place, one daughter, Treva, wife of Arthur Mehlman, of Cleveland, two sisters, Mrs. N.S. Hall of near Beverly, and Mrs. G.M. Kent, of Lewisville route, one half-brother, W.H. Farley, of Bosie, Idaho and a number of relatives. Funeral services and interment took place at Cleveland, Tuesday afternoon.

 

Feiber, Lewis J. Feiber, Jr.

Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; Friday, July 2, 1937

FEIBER--Lewis J., Jr., 431 Maplewood Av, died July 1. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Feiber; 2 sisters, Evelyn Leah and Grace Annabelle. Body at O.L. Lindenbolt Funeral Home, where services will be held 3:30p.m. Saturday. Interment Glen Rest.

 

Fishback, William Fishback

Source: The News Examiner, [Connersville, Indiana]; 30 Mar 1937

WILLIAM FISHBACK

DIES AT SON'S HOME

William Fishback of Milroy died at 9:50 a.m. today at the home of a son, John Fishback, of North Indiana avenue, where he had been visiting the last two weeks. The body was taken to Milroy where services will be held. Survivors include another son, Everett, of Manilla, and four daughters.

 

Goodwin, Lillian Goodwin nee Kanzig

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 25, 1937

          Mrs. Lillian Goodwin, aged 51, of Parkersburg, succumbed at that place Saturday night Nov. 13. She had been ill for some time and was a former resident of Bridgeport.

          Surviving are her husband, Andrew, a B. & O. fireman; a daughter, Miss Madaline Goodwin; two sisters, Mrs. Selina Staeffer, Parkersburg, and Mrs. Emma Cunningham, St. Mary s; two brothers, Lawrence and Wilbur Kanzig and her father, J. W. Kanzig, all of Powhatan.

          Funeral services were held on Monday evening at 7:00 o clock at the Levitt funeral home in Parkersburg, followed by later services and interment at Rose Hill cemetery, Bellaire, at two o clock Tuesday afternoon.

 

Hammill, Irma Jean Hammill

Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; Friday, December 10, 1937 Page: 2 A

HAMMILL--Irma Jean, age 20 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hammill, 908 Richter road, burns, Thursday.

 

Hanna, Ellen Marie Hanna

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 18, 1937

          Ellen Marie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hanna, of Braddock, Pa., passed away last Thursday evening following a few days illness of pneumonia. She was born October 19, 1936.

          Surviving are her parents; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hanna, of Braddock, formerly of Woodsfield; and a number of near relatives.

          Mrs. Bernard Bott, an aunt of the child, attended the funeral services which were held in Braddock Sunday afternoon.

 

Haskett, John Haskett*

Source: The Daily Clintonian, (Clinton, Indiana); Tuesday, 14 Sep 1937

Easytown Resident

Dies Monday; Rites

Planned Wednesday

John Hasket,* 76, a well known resident of Easytown, died at 1 p.m. Monday at his home following a two years' illness.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ollie Hill and two sons, John Jr., of West Frankfort, Ill., and Otto Hasket* of Flat Rock, Ill. He was preceded in death by his wife a year ago.

Rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the residence with Rev. Harvey of New Goshen officiating. Burial will be in the Shirley Cemetery.

*Submitter's Note: This name is usually spelled as HASKETT. It was Haskett on his 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 census documents and on his death certificate.

 

Heft, Lucille Heft, nee Harper,

Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, February 25, 1937
    Mrs. Lucille Heft, aged 24 years, and wife of Francis Heft of Lewisville, Ohio passed away at her home about 4:30 Monday morning, February 22, 1937. Mrs. Heft gave birth to a daughter on Friday, February 12, 1937, and a few days later suffered an attack of scarlet fever which resulted in her death.
    Surviving are her husband, the infant daughter named Joan Lucille Heft and one son Paul Heft, aged three years. Her father Royden Harper, of Lewisville, Route 2, also survives in addition to the following sisters and brothers: Phyllis Harper, who resides with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harper of near Malaga, Ohio; Lloyd Harper of Smithville, Ohio; Vivian and Ray of Lewisville, Route 2; and Virgil of St. Clairsville, Ohio. Many other relatives also survive. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago.
    Private funeral services were held at the home at 9 a.m. Tuesday in charge of Reverend Robert Johnson, pastor of the Lewisville Evangelical Church. Burial was made in Friendship cemetery at Lewisville.
    Mrs. Heft was well known in the Lewisville community and had made for herself scores of friends who are deeply grieved to learn of her death. She will be sadly missed not only in the home with by all who knew her. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family

 

Highman, Emily Highman nee Williams

The Republican, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 18, 1937

LKP#6

          Mrs. Emily Williams Highman, 75, died suddenly Tuesday morning at 12:00 o clock at the family home at Sarahsville, Ohio, following a heart attack. She had been enjoying her usual health and death occurred a few hours after she retired for the night. Her husband Duncan Highman, died suddenly on Christmas Eve, 1935.

          Mrs. Highman had been a resident of Sarahsville about 32 years, moving there with her husband from Woodsfield where they were married in 1885. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Williams, of Woodsfield, and was a member of the Sarahsville M. E. Church.

          Eight of the twelve children born to Mr. and Mrs. Highman survive as follows: Dana Highman, of Chicago, Ill.; A. G. Highman, of Ashland; Mrs. Mary Schumate, of Zanesville; S. O. Highman, Knox Highman, Clem Highman and Miss Rita Highman of Sarahsville. One sister, Mrs. Mary Devore, of Woodsfield, also survives.

          Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon and burial made in the Village View cemetery.

 

Hines, William Henry Hines

Source: Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; Jan 1937

William Henry Hines, son of the late George and Lydia Givens Hines, pioneer residents of Franklin township, Monroe county, Ohio, was born on March 23, 1868, and departed this life in Summerfield on January 4, 1937, at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 11 days.

He was united in marriage on November 10, 1903, to Florence Edith Kinkade and to this union was born one son, Dore Kinkade Hines.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife; his son Dore; one foster son, Ellis Vernon McVey of the home; also two brothers Lee and Ross, both of Lewisville Star Route; one sister, Mrs. S. L. Cronin of Ft. Worth, Texas, and one half-sister Mrs. Bert Longfellow of Lewisville Star Route.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, two brothers Joseph A. and an infant brother Weary and an infant sister, Bertie. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Viola Hines of Maple avenue, Woodsfield.

Early in life he united with the Church of Christ and continued faithfully until death. He had many trials and tribulations, but endured them patiently. He was a wise counselor and gave good advice to all.

--- A Brother in Christ.

Card of Thanks

We desire to thank our neighbors and friends for their assistance and sympathy during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear husband and father.--Mrs. Henry Hines and Sons.

 

Howell, Emma Jean Howell

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 14, 1937

          Emma Jean Howell, 19-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Howell of Alma, Mich. passed away in a hospital at St. Louis, Mich., on Sunday night, January 10^th, following a few week s illness.

          The body was brought to Woodsfield where funeral services were held at 1:00 o clock Wednesday afternoon in charge of Evangelist J. V. A. Traylor, pastor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. Burial was made in the Moffitt cemetery, near Jackson Ridge.

          Mr. and Mrs. Howell are former residents of the Jackson Ridge community and have many friends here who extend sincere sympathy.

 

Hubbard, Elizabeth Ella Hubbard

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 8, 1937

          Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ella Hubbard, 81, who died at the home of a son at Fly on Monday [July 5, 1937] were held Thursday afternoon from the Witten chapel near Fly. Rev. S. M. Firestone conducted the service and burial was made in Witten cemetery.

          Pallbearers included Emil and Roy Price, Howard Hubbard, Wilbur Hubbard, Ewart Hubbard and Lloyd Hubbard.

          Surviving are two sons, Rev. Clarence A. Hubbard, of Lansing, and Albert Hubbard, of Fly; one sister, Mrs. Elmer Tuel, of Fly; and two brothers, Wm, Hoskinson, of St. Louis, Okla., and Dr. J. E. Hubbard, of Sistersville. Three sons, Wilbur, Ollie and Rosell Hubbard, preceded her in death.

 

Hunnell, [Ella] Mae Hunnell

source: Zanesville Signal Mar. 19 1937

Miss Mae Hunnell, daughter of David Hunnell of Woodsfield Route 4, died at her father's home Thursday morning. [March 18, 1937] Death followed a few days' illness from pneumonia.She was so ill on Wednesday of this week that funeral services for her mother, whose death occurred last Sunday, could not be held in the home.

Short funeral services for Miss Hunnell at the Bauer, Willison and Turner funeral home in Woodsfield at 1 o'clock Saturday will be followed by final rites at Fletcher's chapel in charge of Rev. Glenn Warner. Burial will be made beside her mother in the church cemetery.

Surviving in addition to her father are three sisters, Mrs. Charles St. John of near Cambridge, Mrs. Doc Howell of near Laings and Mrs. Roscoe Stephens of near Wooster, Ohio.

Miss Hunnell's father is seriously ill at the present time with influenza.

 

Hunnell, Margaret Ann Hunnell, [nee Coleman] (see obit. for dau. Rosa Stevens)

source: Zanesville Signal Mar 16 1937

Mrs. Margaret Ann Hunnell, 76, wife of David Hunnell, died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock at her home on Woodsfield Route 4, death following a two weeks' illness due to pneumonia. She is survived by her husband and several children.

The body was removed to the Bauer, Willison and Turner funeral home in Woodsfield where short funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon followed by final rites at the Fletcher's chapel in charge of Rev. Glenn Warner of Antioch. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.

 

Huntsman, Emma Jean Huntsman

Source: The Daily Times [New Philadelphia or Dover, Ohio]; 16 Jan 1937

SCARLET FEVER FATAL TO CHILD

Emma Jean Huntsman, 3, daughter of Lowell and Lillian Huntsman, East Church street, Newcomerstown, died last evening of scarlet fever after three weeks' illness. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Kenneth.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday and burial in charge of the Jones-Lydick Funeral Home, will be made in the Boston cemetery in Belmont county. Rev. D. A. Morris will officiate.

 

Hyatt, Preston Dale Hyatt

Source: The Topeka [Kansas] State Journal; 30 Jul 1937

Funeral services for Preston Dale Hyatt, of Dover, will be Saturday at 2 o'clock from the Wall-Diffenderfer mortuary, burial in Prairie Home cemetery.

 

Jackson, Lois Arlene Jackson

Jackson Infant dies at Lewisville

          Lois Eileen (sic), infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jackson of near Lewisville, died about 5:00 o'clock Friday evening, November 26th at the family home, death being due to leakage of the heart.  If she would have lived until Saturday she would have been 10 months of age.

         Surviving in addition to the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Young of Lewisville, and the paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Alva Jackson, of near Antioch, besides many other relatives.

          Funeral services were held at the Buchanan Presbyterian church at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon in charge of Rev. M. R. Yoho of Byesville, Ohio.  Burial was made in the Buchanan Cemetery.

          Many friends of the bereaved family extend sincere sympathy.

 

Jackson, Shannon Jackson

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 5, 1937

          Mrs. Shannon Jackson, aged 63 years, passed away at her home on Neuhart Ridge at 11:45 o clock Monday night [August 2, 1937] following an extended illness.

          She is survived by her husband and one son, George, of the home, besides many more distant relatives.

          Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the late home followed by final rites at the Neuhart Baptist church in charge of Minister J. V. A. Traylor. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

          Mrs. Jackson was born and reared and spent her entire life in the Neuhart Ridge community.

 

Jeffers, Forrest Jeffers

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 8, 1937

          Forrest Jeffers, aged 71, former sheriff of Monroe County, died very suddenly at 4:30 o clock Monday afternoon [April 7, 1937] at his home on North Main street. He had been in his usual health and had been working most of the day, having completed trimming some vines. He was seated in a chair when he suffered a heart attack which resulted in his death. He had been afflicted with organic heart disturbance for some time previous.

          He is survived by his widow; three sons, Otto Jeffers of Woodsfield; Charles Jeffers of Woodsfield Route 4; and Thomas Jeffers of Paden City, W. Va., and one daughter, Mrs. Everett Crawford of Woodsfield Route 5. A wide circle of friends and more distant relatives mourn his departure.

          Short funeral services were held at the late home at 2:00 o clock Thursday afternoon followed by final rites at the Mt. Carrick M. E. church, Rev. Herbert C. White, pastor of the Woodsfield M. E. church, and Evangelist J. V. A. Traylor, of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, conducted the services. Burial was made in the Mt. Carrick cemetery.

          After his term of office, Mr. Jeffers returned to his farm near Mt. Carrick where he lived until a few years ago when he moved to Woodsfield. His death came as a shock to his family and friends.

 

Jeffers, Martha Jeffers

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 4, 1937

          Martha Jeffers, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jeffers of Mt. Carrick, east of Woodsfield, passed away Monday afternoon [February 1, 1937] at St. Francis Hospital in Cambridge. Her death followed an operation for ruptured appendix which she underwent on last Friday afternoon.

          In addition to her parents she is survived by two sisters, Lottie and Esther, both of the home; the paternal grandfather, E. F. Jeffers of Woodsfield, and the maternal grandmother Mrs. Frank Rutter, of Clarington Route. Many other relatives also survive.

          Martha s sunny disposition had gained her many friends, who are deeply grieved by her death.

          Short funeral services were held at the late home this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o clock, followed by final rites at the Mt. Carrick M. E. Church in charge of Rev. Ivan Bartug. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

          Sincere sympathy is extended to the family in their bereavement.

 

Kleeman, Dennis Andrew Kleeman

Source: The Tell City [Indiana] News; Friday, 27 Aug 1937

SON OF MR. AND MRS.

RAYMOND KLEEMAN DIES

Dennis Andrew, son of Raymond and Olive Kleeman was born in Tell City, April 17, 1935 and died at the home of his great-grandparents on North Main street at 7:30 o'clock Thursday morning, August 6,* 1937.

Dennie as we all know him was a sweet and cheerful little lad with a smile for everyone and all who knew him loved him.

He was ill such a short while but he had every care that loving hands could give, and the prayers of many loving hearts.

Besides his parents he is survived by his grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Willgus of Troy and Ferd Kleeman of RR 2, Tell City, several aunts, uncles and cousins, great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Schneider of Tell City, Mrs. Willgus of RR 1; his great-grandmother Simpson passed away last summer.

We have a pleasant memory

Of the smile you always had

You are gone but not forgotten,

Rest in Peace, my little lad.

Contributed by one

Who loved him.

*Submitter's Note: The date of publication was Friday, August 27th. The sentence that he died on Thursday, August 6, might be an error. August 6th in 1937 was not a Thursday. It was a Friday. August 26th, however, was a Thursday.

 

Leach, Hazel J. Leach nee Powell

Source: Unknown newspaper (see 2^nd obituary below)

Hazel J. Leach, daughter of Homer and Martha Gregg Powell, was born Feb. 19, 1907, departed this life April 10, 1937, aged 30 years, one month and 21 days. She was united in marriage June 9, 1928, to Arch Leach. To this union was born five children: Homer Rex, 8; Arch Neil, 7; Gervis Rollens, 5; Florence Carol, 3; and Barbara Jean, one month and 19 days; who are left without a mother at a very young and tender age. The father and young husband is left to miss his kind, loving and devoted help mate. Her father and mother and one sister are also left. So sadly bereaved that human words of sympathy cannot ease their aching hearts. Three brothers and one sister have gone on before her to the home beyond the skies. Hazel s home, husband and children were her first thought. She sacrificed her sweet young life for all. If she had lived her allotted three score years and ten she could have done no nobler. She has done what she could. The Master will say well done, Hazel.

Dearest Hazel thou has left us,

And our loss we deeply feel,

But tis God that hast bereft us

He will all our sorrows heal;

For in heaven we hope to meet thee,

Where no farewell tears are shed.

CARD OF THANKS

We also take this means of thanking all our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us at the time of our bereavement. Also thanking the singers and Rev. Walters for words of comfort and Mr. Eberly for the way he conducted services, and all those who sent flowers.

                                                            HUSBAND, FATHER,

                                                            MOTHER and SISTER.

 

Leach, Hazel Leach nee Powell (2^nd obit)

Source: Noble County [Caldwell, Ohio] Leader; Wednesday, 21 April 1937

The death of Hazel, aged thirty years, wife of Arch Leach, of Quaker City, occurred Saturday, April 10, near McConnelsville, following an illness. The body was brought to the home of her parents, Homer Powell and wife, near Batesville, where funeral services were held Monday with interment in Beaver Cemetery near Batesville. Surviving, in addition to her immediate family and parents, is one sister, Mrs. Cleve Carpenter, of near Quaker City route.

 

Letzelter, Mary Letzelter

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 4, 1937

          Miss Mary Letzelter, aged about 75 years, died Wednesday morning [February 3, 1937] at her home on South Main street, Woodsfield. She and Mrs. John Wahl had been making their home together. She had not been in rugged health for some time.

          Miss Letzelter and sister, Miss Magdalena, came to Woodsfield with their father Joe Letzelter a good many years ago and made their home here until death separated them. Miss Magdalena died about ten years ago. A number of cousins and other relatives survive.

          Funeral services will be held at St. Sylvester s church on Friday morning at 9:00 o clock in charge of her pastor. Rev. Gilbert Mehler. Miss Letzelter was a devout Christian woman, a good neighbor and friend. Retiring, yet kindly in disposition, she lived without offense and was loved and respected by those and was loved and respected by those who knew her.

 

Little, Betty Jane Little

Source:  The Coshocton [Ohio] Tribune; Monday, 9 Aug 1937

INFANT   DIES

        Betty Jane Little, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Little, who live west of Newcomerstown in Oxford township, died at 3:30 a.m. today, shortly after birth.  Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 p.m. Tuesday in charge of the Rev. D. A. Morris.  Burial will be in Newcomerstown cemetery.    

 

McBride, Margaret McBride nee Stephen

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 8, 1937

          Mrs. Margaret Stephen McBride, 69, wife of J. R. McBride, of Summerfield Route 3, died on Monday morning [July5, 1937] at 8:00 o clock, at the family home. Death was due to heart trouble of long standing.

          Mrs. McBride was a member of the M. E. church and the Order of Eastern Star. Survivng are her husband, one son, Fred McBride, of the home, two daughters, Misses Lucy and Sadie McBride, of Marietta, one brother and three sisters, Homer Stephen and Mrs. Mollie Egger, of Summerfield, Mrs. Della Murphy, of Barnesville, and Mrs. Bert Dawson, of Old Washington. Two sons are deceased.

          Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday forenoon at ten o clock, conducted by Rev. Peoples, of Summerfield, and interment was made in the cemetery at Summerfield.

 

McPeek, George Franklin McPeek

Source: Cambridge Jeffersonian [Cambridge, Ohio]; Friday, 12 November 1937

QUAKER CITY--Nov. 12--Full military honors will be accorded George Franklin McPeek, 42, World War veteran, when funeral rites are held at the family home here Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. John Cash, pastor of Quaker City M.E. church. Interment will be made in Quaker City Cemetery with former buddies conducting final rites.

Mr. McPeek died Wednesday at Veterans Hospital in Dayton, where he had gone 10 days earlier for treatment. The body arrived here Thursday evening and was removed to the late home. His death was a shock to his many friends in this community.

Born Nov. 13, 1895, Mr. McPeek spent almost his entire life in the Batesville community. On May 27, 1918, he entered the service of his country becoming a member of Co. B, 34th Engineers, and served overseas from Aug. 16, 1918 to Aug, 5, 1919. He was honorably discharged from the Army Aug. 12, 1919.

Feb 12, 1921, he was united in marriage to Shirley Neuhart Betts, who survives, in addition to two sons, Hugh and Dever, four sisters, Mrs. Della Watson, of Quaker City R.D., Mrs. Anna Lippert [Can't Read Obit line], and Mrs. Dorothy Stutts, Quaker R.D. One sister is deceased.

A short time ago McPeek purchased the J.W. Moore farm at the edge of Quaker City. He was a member of the local Masonic Lodge and Quaker City American Legion.

 

Meek, John W. Meek

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 4, 1937

          Funeral services for John W. Meek, lifelong resident of Summerfield, who died Saturday evening [January 30, 1937] at 7:10 o clock after a long illness, were held there Tuesday afternoon.

          Mr. Meek was a son of N. M. and Susanna Meek and a member of Summerfield Lodge No. 425 F. & A. M. His widow, Emma Meek, three sisters and a brother, Mrs. Anna Carpenter, Springfield; Mrs. William Harsh, of Caldwell; Mrs. Frank Keylor, of Woodsfield; and C. H. Meek, of Caldwell survive.

 

Miller, Adolph Miller

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 4, 1937

          Following a lingering illness due to complications that became acute about two weeks ago Adolph Miller, 78, died at his home at The Yellow House two miles from New Matamoras Thursday of last week [January 28, 1937] at 3:00 p.m.

          Mr. Miller was the son of the late Conrad and Christina Kneiriem Miller, natives of Germany, and was born in Ohio on October 11, 1860.

          He was married on July 28, 1886, to Miss Eva Berentz who survives with three children, Oscar Miller of New Matamoras, Mrs. William Knowlton of Rinards Mills, and Mrs. Pearly Adamson, living near New Matamoras. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family of several brothers and sisters. He had lived in that community all his life and followed the occupation of farming.

          Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday at 2:00 o clock in charge of Rev. W. A. Weddle, with burial in the New Matamoras cemetery.

 

Miller, William Miller

Source: The Harlem [Montana] News; January 1937

William Miller Passes At Home In Harlem

Wiliam Miller, 73, died Sunday at his home in this city after a lengthy illness of asthma and heart trouble. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the United Brethren church, the Rev. G. K. Bergland officiating, and interment was made in the Harlem cemetery.

William Miller, the son of Abram and Deborah Kinkade Miller, was born in Marr, Monroe county, Ohio. At the age of 21 he went to Minnesota. In June, 1892, he was wed to Mrs. Mary Bell Devore at Mankato, Minnesota. In 1905 he moved to North Dakota, coming to Montana in 1917, taking up his residence in Harlem.

Survivors are his widow, a step-daughter, Mrs. Wesley Wilson, a daughter, Mrs. Ervin Goodheart and two sons, Clyde and Henry Miller, all of Harlem, and another daughter, Mrs. William Goodwill of Derrick, N. D. There are 31 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Other survivors are one brother, Thomas Miller of Wingett Run, Ohio, and three sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Wise of Newport, Ohio, Mrs. Henson Jackson of Lower Salem, Ohio, and Anna Miller of Marr, Ohio. A son, Leonard, died in 1926, and a daughter, Freda, died in 1934.

A large concourse attended the final rites of Mr. Miller, he being held in highest esteem by his many associates in his long residence here. Pall bearers were the Messrs. A. O. Parks, Jay Rhoads, J.A. Allen, E.B. Halsey, Alvin Wilson and George Bailey.

 

Milner, Mary Louisa Milner, nee Eire or Ayers

Source: The Wayne Co. [Illinois] Press; 9 Sep 1937

MRS. MARY MILNER DIES

Mrs. Mary Milner, a highly esteemed matron of the Pleasant Grove neighborhood, died last Thursday morning. The funeral was Saturday afternoon at the Pleasant Grove church.

Mary Louisa, daughter of Ludwig and Elizabeth Eier, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, March 20, 1864. She came with her parents to Illinois when only a small child. Following the death of her father, when she was about ten years of age, she made her home with the family of I.T.* Schell. Early in life she was converted and united with the Oak Valley Baptist church and later moved her membership in the Pleasant Grove Christian church where she had been a faithful member throughout the greater part of her life.

She was united in marriage with David M. Milner, January 28,** 1898. Two children were born to this union. The companion passed away June 14, 1924. She was a faithful companion, an affectionate mother, a good neighbor and a true friend. For several years she had not enjoyed good health and for the past four months her condition had been __________. *** The end came at her home near Geff early Thursday morning September 2, 1937, age 73 years 5 months and 11** days. She is survived by one son Thomas E. and one daughter Virgia*** __________*** both of ______*** Geff and . . . .***

Submitter's Notes:

*I. T. should be Isaac D. Schell.

** These dates were difficult to read and may be in error. Her husband's obituary gives January 26 for the marriage. Mathematically when computing the birth and death dates it comes out to 73 years 5 months 13 days.

*** My copy of this obituary was extremely bad. I could not read her daughter's married name. Several words within and all of the last few lines were completely unreadable.

 

Milton LeRoy (Roy) Cronin

          M. L. Cronin, better known as Roy Cronin, aged 60 years, highly respected resident of the Richfork community in Wayne township, passed away at his home at 1:20 o clock Monday afternoon, following an extended illness. [He died May 10, 1937]

          He is survived by his widow; one son, Willard of the home; one grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Viola Hines, of Maple avenue, Woodsfield, and one brother, S. L. Cronin, of Saginaw, Michigan and Fort Worth, Texas. Many more distant relatives and scores of friends also mourn his departure.   For a number of years Mr. Cronin and family resided on Eastern Avenue, Woodsfield, during which time he was engaged in the oil industry.      Funeral services were held at the late home at 2:00 o clock Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Minister J.V.A. Traylor, pastor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. Burial was made in Oak Lawn cemetery, Woodsfield.

          Mr. Cronin was a son of the late Albert and Ellen J. Cronin, and a man of fine character. Industrious and self-reliant, trustworthy and capable, he was a valued employee in his oil fiend connections, commanding confidence and respect of his employers at all times. By his neighbors and friends, as well as by his family, he will be greatly missed.

 

Montgomery, Emma Montgomery, nee Cronin

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Wednesday, 22 Dec 1937

Mrs. Emma Montgomery

Mrs. Emma Bell Montgomery, 22, wife of Steven R. Montgomery of near Washington school in Hancock county, died in Wheeling hospital Tuesday at 5:45* p.m. following a short illness.

Mrs. Montgomery is survived by her husband and Bonnie Lee, 4, and Joan, seven months; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Cronin of East Liverpool; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Thomas of Chester, Mrs. George Campbell and Violet and Dora Cronin of East Liverpool; and two brothers, Paul Cronin of Chester and Robert Cronin of East Liverpool.

She was a member of the Chester Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral services will be held in the Arner funeral home in Chester Friday at 2:30 p.m. in charge of Rev. G. W. Lindeman, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be made in Locust Hill cemetery.

Friends are asked to call at the Arner home Wednesday or Thursday after 6 p.m.

*Submitter s Note: This time was not very clear on my copy of this obituary so the time typed here might not be correct.

 

Moose, Elsie Moose nee Norris

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 29, 1937

          Mrs. Elsie Moose, aged 30 years, of Ashland, passed away Sunday morning [April 25, 1937] at 9:30 o clock following an extended illness.

          The body was brought to the Bauer, Willison & Turner funeral home Sunday and on Monday was taken to the home of her aunt, Mrs. William Steed in Woodsfield.

          Funeral services were held at the Steed home at 2:00 o clock Tuesday afternoon in charge of Minister J. V. A. Traylor. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery.

          Mrs. Moose is survived by her husband, Raymond Moose; her father, Henry Norris of south of Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Walter Norris of Woodsfield Route 4 and two brothers, besides many other relatives and scores of friends.

 

Morris, Earl Morris

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 24 Oct 1937

        KILLBUCK -- Services were to be held this afternoon at the Danville Church of Christ for Earl Morris, 36, who died late Thursday in a Mt. Vernon hospital where he had been taken Monday after a week's illness.  Burial was to be made at Danville.

        Mr. Morris was born in Monroe county.  He came here from Danville two years ago.  He leaves his widow, Bessie; two children, Raymond and Evelyn; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Morris; four brothers, William of Great Bend, Kan., Edward, Isaac and Maywood, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Anderson, Misses Mildred and Ethel Morris, all of Monroe county.

 

Morris, Walter Morris

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press; Monday, 6 Dec 1937

ACCIDENTAL     SHOT

     TAKES      BOY'S     LIFE

Tell City Youth Shoots Self in

       Head While  Playing

              With Pistol

        TELL CITY, Dec. 5. -- (Special) -- Walter Morris, 19, is dead tonight, the victim of another "unloaded gun" tragedy that resulted from a brief moment of "fooling" with his friend, William Harper, 19, this afternoon.

        Young Harper, who had been working in his father's tire shop in the Tell City Garage and Machine woorks [sic?] during trhe [sic--the] afternoon, told Coroner Earl R. Snyder tonight the story of how his chum, Walter, apparently shot himself to death, accidentally with a .38-coliber [sic-caliber] revolver.

        "I was sitting at the desk of the office," he related.  "Walter reached into the cabinet over the desk and said, 'Look what I found.'  I was busy and didn't look up until I heard the shot."

        The bullet entered the youth's head below the left eye and coursed up through the brain. He lived only a few minutes.

        Coroner Snyder conjectured tonight that young Morris thought the gun was unloaded and was trying to frighten his friend by pointing the pistol at his own head.  His verdict was "accidental death."

        The boy is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Morris; two brothers, Earl of Frankfort, and Kenneth, Tell City; and two sisters, Hazel, Frankfort, and Mrs. Paul Fulks, Ft. Wayne.

 

Morris, William Frank Morris

Source:  The Evansville [Indiana] Press; Wednesday, 17 Mar 1937

        TELL CITY. -- William Frank Morris, 85.

        Surviving are: daughter, Mrs. Mary Jarboe, Troy; sons, William Morris, Tell City, and Henry Morris, Perry County.

 

Muhlbach, Catharine Muhlbach nee Schneider
Source Newsclipping From the Andrew Christman Scrapbook Collection

Muhlbach, Catharine Schneider, aged 84 years, 11 months and 18 days, was born at Malaga, Ohio, August 6, 1852; the oldest child of George and Elizabeth Fleahman Schneider, and departed this life July 24, 1937, at her home at Lower Salem. She moved with her parents to Neuhart Ridge, where she spent her younger days. She was united in marriage with Theodore Muhlbach of near Harrietsville, March 28, 1888. They went to Batesville, Jackson County, Virginia, and lived on a farm there for fifteen years, then they moved to Lower Salem, Ohio, where she spent the remainder of her life.

Her husband preceded her in death seventeen years ago. Two sisters and one brother survive; Louise Hoff, of Antioch; Anna Christman, of Woodsfield, and John Schneider, of Woodsfield, Route 1. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death; George, Fred, and Henry Schneider and Margaret McMahon. She was confirmed in the Evangelical Church of Woodsfield, and never joined any other church.

Funeral services were conducted at her home, at Lower Salem, July 27, 1937, by W. W. McClure, of Marietta Minister and undertaker. Interment was made in the Universalist Cemetery, near Lower Salem.

 

Norris, Margaret Ellen Norris

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 1, 1937

          Mrs. Margaret Ellen Norris, a prominent resident of Woodsfield Route 5, passed away at her home about 7:00 o clock Monday morning [March 29, 1937]. She had been in failing health for some time but her death followed a two weeks serious illness due to pneumonia.

          Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by her husband Isaac H. Norris who died about seven years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. E. Jeffers, of Woodsfield Route 5; four sons, C. W. Norris and Clyde Norris, of Woodsfield Route 5; Forrest Norris of Woodsfield Route 4; and A. L. Norris of Belmont, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Henry McKelvey of Clarington, and Mrs. J. W. Norris of Woodsfield Route 5 and one brother, Forrest Piatt of Lucas, Ohio. Many other relatives and scores of friends also mourn her departure.

          Short funeral services were held at the late home at 1:00 o clock Wednesday afternoon followed by final rites at Fletcher s Chapel in charge of Rev. Glenn Warner and burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. We hope to publish later a more complete obituary notice of the life of this estimable wife and mother, neighbor and friend.

 

Parks, David Monroe Parks

Source: Monroe Co., Ohio or Marietta, Ohio, newspaper; December 1937

David Monroe Parks, son of Thomas and Mary McFadden Parks was born in Monroe county, Ohio, September 29, 1869 and died December 4, 1937, being 68 years and 5 days of age.

He was a member of a family of fourteen children, seven brothers and seven sisters, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood.

Three brothers and six sisters are still living, namely:

Milton Parks of Parker, Kansas; Charles and Grover of Barberton, Ohio; Elizabeth Kehl and Emily Lucas of Lower Salem, R.F.D.; Alice and Belle Pryor and Myrtle Fred, all of Akron, Ohio and Jennie Kehl of Parker, Kansas.

He was united in marriage to Anna Rozetta Kinsey, February 14, 1897 and to this union were born four children: Harry of Germantown, Ohio; Mary Busch of Marr, Ohio; Freda Baker of Harrietsville, Ohio and Clarence Parks of the home.

Rozetta, his wife, died February 21, 1913. On April 12, 1916, he was united in marriage to Eunice Smith and to this union were born two children: Harley, deceased; and Mrs. Dorothy Cunningham of Lower Salem, Route.

On June 6, 1931, death again visited his home and took away his wife.

He became a member of the Church of Christ at Crum Ridge a number of years ago. Besides his five children, he is survived by nineteen grandchildren and also a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.

Funeral services were held at the Crum Ridge Church of Christ on December 6, 1937 at 2:00 o'clock, in charge of Minister J.V.A. Traylor. Burial was made in the Church cemetery.

Card of Thanks

We desire to thank all who in any way assisted us during the illness and at the time of the death of our father. We thank Minister Traylor for his comforting words and thank the singers for their songs.-----------THE CHILDREN.

 

Pennington, B. D. Pennington

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 8, 1937

          B. D. Pennington, aged 75 years, highly respected resident of East Marietta street, Woodsfield, passed away in the Marietta Osteopathic hospital at 9:30 o clock Wednesday morning [ April 7, 1937]. He had undergone a minor operation on last Saturday and a second one on Tuesday morning from which he never rallied.

          Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Miss Sarah Pennington and Mrs. Marie Smith of the home; Mrs. Walter Burkhart, of Athens, Ga.; and one son Charles Pennington of Cleveland. There are also two sisters Mrs. Thomas Mercer of Zanesville, and Mrs. George Frakes of Cambridge; also three brothers, J. M. Pennington of Cleveland; S. M. Pennington of Zanesville; and J. W. Pennington of Chandlersville, besides many other relatives.

          Mr. Pennington was a former engineer on the O. R. & W. Ry. and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. He was also a member of Woodsfield I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 377, the local M. E. church and of the Men s Bible class of the M. E. Sunday School.

          Mr. Pennington was well and favorably known and had made scores of friends who are saddened by his death.

          Funeral services will be held at 3:00 o clock Friday afternoon at the late home in charge of his pastor, Rev. Herbert C. White. Burial will be made in Oaklawn cemetery. Members of the I.O.O.F. Lodge will attend the funeral in a body.

 

Petry, Mrs. W. H. Petry

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 5, 1937

          Word has been received by local friends of the death of Mrs. W. H. Petry, aged about 35, wife of Rev. W. H. Petry, former pastor of the Woodsfield and Buchanan Presbyterian churches, which occurred at her home in Frederickstown, Ohio on Tuesday, August 3^rd, following an extended illness. Mrs. Petry had been in a Columbus hospital for some time but had been removed to her home.

          She is survived by her husband; one son, Dwaine; also by her mother, Mrs. Hunter; two sisters and one brother, all residing in the West. Mrs. Hunter and her daughters had been at Mrs. Petry s bedside for some time before her death.

          Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church in Frederickstown, this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o clock and burial was made in a cemetery near that place.

          During her stay here Mrs. Petry had made scores of friends who are deeply grieved to learn of her death and who extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. The Petry family went to Frederickstown about three years ago when Rev. Petry accepted a call to the First Presbyterian church in that city.

          Among friends from Woodsfield who attended the funeral are: Mrs. A. P. Brown and daughter, Miss Edna; Mrs. W. E. Moore, Sr.; Charles Weber; Philip and Miss Clara Weber.

 

Phemister, George Phemister

Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican; Monday, 2 Aug 1937

George Phemister, 69, retired druggist of Acton died at his home at 6:30 o'clock this morning following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in Acton at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. George Kimsey officiating. Burial is to be at the Acton cemetery in charge of J. C. Wilson, funeral director.

 

Phemister, Lula Glackman Phemister, nee Pope

Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican; Thursday, November 18, 1937, Page 3 column 4
RITES TO BE HELD FRIDAY
Plan Funeral Services for Mrs. Lula Glackman Phemister
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Glackman Phemister, 52, of Acton, who died Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis, will be held at the Lewis Creek Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Friday, following short services at the home in Acton at 12:45 p.m.
The Rev. George Kimsley, pastor of the Bellevue Blvd Baptist church of Indianapolis, will officiate, and burial will be in the family lot in the Lewis Creek cemetery in charge of C. F. Fix & Son, funeral directors.
Mrs. Phemister was taken to the hospital November 8 for observation and treatment and on November 15, she underwent an operation.
The deceased was born in Washington township, March 25, 1885,* and was the daughter of David and Harriett Pope. She was married to John Glackman thirty-one years ago. He died November 17, 1920. One son, Clark Glackman, of Shelbyville, was born. In June 1929 she married Mr. Phemister who operated a drug store in Acton. He died August 2, 1937.
Survivors are four brothers, Clarence Pope, of Shelby township; Floyd Pope, Bartholomew county, and Alvin Pope, of Shelbyville; four sisters, Mrs. Alvin [Elizabeth] Knowlton of Columbus; Mrs. Bert [Lona] Campbell of Hope; Mrs. Kate Yeager of Hartsville, and Mrs. Samuel [Ida M.] Moore of Shelbyville, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Phemister was a member of the Lewis Creek Baptist church and of the Order of eastern Star of Acton.

Friends may call at the late home at any time until 1 p.m.
Contributed to the Shelby Co., Indiana obituary collection by Barb Huff

*Submitter s Note [Betty Latta Kitchen]: The actual document shown on line through family search in Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959 shows her birth as March 25, 1886.

 

Rarick, Mollie Rarick nee Fankhauser

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 1, 1937

          Word was received in Woodsfield on Wednesday of last week of the death of Mrs. Mollie Fankhauser Rarick of New Lexington, Ohio, which occurred at her home following a brief illness.

          She is survived by her husband, three daughters and two sons, her mother, Mrs. Ursala Fankhauser and one sister, Mrs. O. B. Mann, both of Woodsfield, and a brother, Clarence, of Union Furnace, Ohio.

          Funeral services were held at the late home Thursday, March 25^th, and burial was made in New Lexington.

          Mrs. Rarick grew to young womanhood in the Lehigh community in Green township. Her death is mourned by many local friends, as well as in New Lexington.

 

Reinherr, Margaret Reinherr

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 18, 1937

          Dr. Margaret Reinherr, aged 27 years, died in Allentown State Hospital, where she was a member of the medical staff, on last Saturday evening, February 13^th. She had not been noticeably ill and when friends found her dead it came as a terrible shock.

          Dr. Reinherr was a daughter of W. H. Reinherr of Woodsfield and was a graduate of the University of Pittsburg. Besides her father, she leaves to mourn her sad departure one brother Charles M. Reinherr of Akron, and one sister, Miss Alice Reinherr, of Pittsburg. Her mother passed away in 1935.

          Short funeral services were held at a funeral home in Pittsburg Monday evening. Entombment was made there temporarily, final rites to be held later at the Reinherr home on Sycamore-st., Woodsfield, with burial in Oak Lawn cemetery.

          Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

          W. H. Reinherr left on Monday morning to attend the funeral services. He was accompanied by his sister Mrs. W. F. Copeland of Athens, and his son Charles M. Reinherr of Akron.

 

Sawyer, Margaret Sawyer nee Johnston

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 8, 1937

          Mrs. Margaret Johnston Sawyer, wife of Charles Sawyer, Democratic national committeeman and former lieutenant governor, died Tuesday [July 6, 1937] in Holmes hospital, Cincinnati.

          Mrs. Sawyer, who was 48 years of age, had been ill for three years. Her illness was a factor in causing Mr. Sawyer to withdraw as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, last year shortly after he had announced he would oppose Gov. Martin L. Davey for renomination.

          Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon.

          Three years ago this month, Mrs. Sawyer spent a day in Monroe county with her husband then a candidate for the nomination for governor. Gracious and kindly in manner, she made friends readily, and her death is mourned deeply even outside the family.

 

Schell, Samuel E. Schell

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 28 Oct 1937

SAMUEL E. SCHELL DIES NEAR CISNE

Funeral services for Samuel E. Schell, respected farmer in the Cisne neighborhood, were conducted Thursday morning at the family home by Rev. Jesse Miller. Burial was in the family cemetery near the home.

Mr. Schell passed away at his home Tuesday afternoon, October 19th after an extended illness.

Samuel Emmanuel, son of Henry and Mary Schell, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, February 17, 1852. He came to Illinois, with his parents at the age of six months. The family located on a farm near Cisne and this community has been his home throughout his life.

He was united in marriage with Isabelle Lecroy, January 8, 1883. Eleven children were born to this union, six of whom, Bertha, Zora, Oliver, Otha, Verba and Minnie, have preceded their father in death. Nine brothers and one sister, Christian H., John M., Isaac D., George E., William A., Jacob, Thomas W., Amos S., Hiram S., and Rachel A., have also preceded him in death.

He was converted some years ago and united with the Salem M. E. church, where he remained a member until death. His companion died April 5, 1915 and he was again united in marriage, January 14, 1924, with Elizabeth Knopp. He was 85 years, eight months and two days.

He is survived by his companion; three sons, Miles, of Cisne, and Erastus and Forrest, of Terre Haute, Indiana; two daughters, Viola Long, of Mazon, Illinois and Zulu Withrow of Terre Haute; twenty-one grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one sister, Polly Vaughn, of near Cisne.

 

Skaggs, Joseph C. Skaggs

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 8, 1937

          Atty. Joseph C. Skaggs, aged 55 years, secretary to Congressman Lawrence C. Imhoff of St. Clairsville, passed away in a Washington, D. C., hospital Sunday night [April 4, 1937] following a heart attack.

          He is survived by his wife; one daughter and four sons besides many other relatives and friends.

          Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in St. Clairsville this Thursday afternoon, it being on his 55^th birthday.

          Mr. Skaggs has appeared before the Woodsfield Kiwanis club and a number of people here kindly remember him.

 

Slager, William Slager

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; 8 Nov 1937

William Slager, 40, miner, died at his home in Orchard Grove avenue, Newell, Sunday noon following a brief illness of pneumonia.

Mr. Slager is survived by his widow, Mary; five children, Harold, Opal, Arch, William and Jack Slager at home; his mother, Mrs. Delelah Wilson of Powhattan, O., and a half-brother, Edgar, of Glenwillard, Pa.

Funeral services will be held in the home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in charge of Rev. C. C. Shaffer, pastor of the Newell Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Locust Hill cemetery, near Chester.

 

Stalder, Fred Stalder

Source: unnamed newspaper clipping (probably Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio); October, 1937

Fred Stalder Dies at Miltonsburg

Fred Stalder, aged 84 years, highly respected resident of the Miltonsburg community, passed away at his home here at 6:00 Tuesday morning, following a week's illness due to a heart ailment.

He is survived by his wife; one daughter Mrs. Chancey Ankrom of Miltonsburg and one son Herman Stalder of Mt. View, Calif. A daughter Mrs. Nina Harper preceded him in death a few years ago. Mr. Stalder was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

The body was removed to the Bauer, Willison & Turner funeral home in Woodsfield where it was prepared for burial and on Wednesday afternoon was returned to the family home. Funeral services were held at the home at 2:00 this Thursday afternoon in charge of Rev. Robert Johnson. Interment was made in the Miltonsburg cemetery.

Mr. Stalder was well known throughout Monroe County and has many relatives and scores of friends in this county who are saddened by his death.

 

Steele, Lorena Steele nee Moore

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 5, 1937

          Mrs. Lorena Moore Steele, wife of William Steele, highly respected resident of Jerusalem, passed away at her home there about 4:00 o clock Friday afternoon, July 30^th. She was 77 years of age and had been ill for the past several years.

          She is survived by her husband; two sons, Clyde and Harry Steele and one sister, Mrs. E. E. Loper, of Woodsfield. Many other relatives and scores of friends also mourn her departure.

          Funeral services were held at The Presbyterian church in Jerusalem Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o clock in charge of Rev. Marty. Burial was made in the Jerusalem cemetery.

 

Strain, Frank M. Strain

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 22, 1937

          Funeral services were held Sunday at the home for Frank M. Strain, who died Thursday of last week [July 15, 1937] at his home in Hannibal. Rev. S. M. Firestone officiated. Burial was in the Harter cemetery.

          Mr. Strain was born in Ohio township, near Hannibal, August 17, 1871, and died at the age of 65 years after a lingering illness of several years. During his life he had been a contractor and painter, holding a union card in the Painters union at Youngstown.

          He was the son of the late Isaac and Sarah Strain and is survived by a sister, Miss Allie Strain of Hannibal, and a brother, Atty, Shelley M. Strain of Youngstown, and an uncle, William R. Weston of Hannibal.

 

Tracey, Alelaide Earlewine Tracey nee McFadden

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 4, 1937

          Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o clock in the chapel of the Crider funeral home Elm Grove, W. Va., obsequies will be held for Mrs. Adelaide Earlewine Tracey, aged 75 years, wife of Edward Tracey, a resident of the Wheeling vicinity for the past 35 years who died Wednesday morning [February 3, 1937] at 1:00 o clock at her home on High street, Hillsdale, Elm Grove.

          Rev. John C. Inglis, pastor of Stone Presbyterian church in Wheeling, will be in charge. Stone Church cemetery will be the place for burial.

          Mrs. Tracey was born in Woodsfield on October 17, 1861, the daughter of Isaac and Christina Stine McFadden. She spent her early life here but had made her home in the Wheeling district since 1902. Mrs. Tracey was a member of the Elm Grove church of God.

          Surviving are her husband, six sons, three daughters and a sister.

 

Tubaugh, Caroline Tubaugh nee Imhoff

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 10, 1937

          Mrs. Caroline Tubaugh, widow of the late Thomas Tubaugh, died at her home at Clarington Friday morning [June 4, 1937]. Her death followed a serious illness of only a few days previous to which she went about her household duties as usual.

          Mrs. Tubaugh was born near Round Bottom and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Imhoff. She grew to womanhood in that community and after her marriage to Thomas Tubaugh they made their home on a farm near Clarington until their retirement several years ago when they moved to Clarington to enjoy the leisure their industry and thrift had earned in active years. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago.

          She is survived by four daughters and one son as follows: Mrs. Carrie Bott and Mrs. H. J. Walters, of Woodsfield; Mrs. George Morris of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Chas. Lapp, of Clarington R 1; and Jacob Tubaugh, of Columbus. There are also three brothers and two sisters; John W. Imhoff and Mrs. George Boetticher of Woodsfield; Jacob Imhoff, of Sterling, Ohio; Eugene A. Imhoff, of Kensington, Ohio; and Mrs. Thurman McKelvey, of North Jackson, Ohio.

          Mr. and Mrs. Tubaugh maintained an ideal country home during their active lives. Strong in character and self-dependent, yet kind and hospitable by nature their home and its friendly atmosphere is kindly remembered by all who enjoyed its hospitality and sanctuary. And in their retirement, they still were always glad to see their friends and mingle with them, limited only by the barriers set up by the passing of years.

          Mrs. Tubaugh was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and a faithful attendant as long as health permitted.

          Funeral services were held at the Clarington M. E. church Sunday afternoon in charge of her pastor, Rev. Ivan Bartug, of Cleveland, a former pastor. Interment was made in the Clarington cemetery.

          Many neighbors and friends extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives in the death of one whom they loved and respected for the fine Christian woman she was.

 

Turnbaugh, Charles S. Turnbaugh

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 5, 1937

          Judge Charles S. Turnbaugh, 68, widely known jurist of Cambridge who served as judge of Common Pleas Court in Guernsey county for the past twenty-three years, died suddenly in Memorial hospital in Marietta on Monday afternoon [August 2, 1937] following acute heart attacks which he suffered while at camp at Beverly. He was stricken early Monday morning and he was taken to the hospital. He suffered another attack in the afternoon. The body was taken to Cambridge Monday afternoon.

          Judge Turnbaugh was actively engaged on the bench of Common Pleas Court when he went to Beverly for a short vacation. He was a member of the board of the Muskingum Conservancy District and served as chairman.

          Attorneys L. E. Matz, Chapel Matz, Judge J. G. Duvaul and William E. Moore, Jr. attended the funeral service as members of the Monroe County Bar Association.

 

Voland, William Henry Voland

Source: The Brown County [Indiana] Democrat; 21 Oct 1937

William Henry Voland, 52, died at his home in Gas City, Indiana, Thursday October 14, at 7:00 p.m. His death came as a result of heart disease and pneumonia. He was ill but a short time.

Mr. Voland was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Voland, who reside on Greasy Creek, northeast of Nashville. His early life was spent in this county. In October 1901 he was married to Margaret E. Ellis, who was also a native of this county. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Gas City, where he has since made his home. Mrs. Ellis* preceded him in death eleven years ago.

They were the parents of seven children, three of whom, preceded both of them to The Great Beyond.

Survivors besides his parents are: two daughters, Mrs. Zora Listen and Mrs. Louise Richardson and two sons, Ira and John Voland, all of Gas City; seven brothers and sisters, Mrs. Mary Spicer, Nashville; Lon Voland, Hoytsville, Ohio; Eddie and Ora Voland, Nashville; Charles Voland and Mrs. Vernie Duckworth, Gas City and Walter Voland of Marion.

Funeral services were held Monday at Gas City with burial at Marion, Indiana.

*Submitter's Note: Although this says MRS. ELLIS, it is referring to his wife, the former Margaret Ellis, who died March 9, 1926.

 

Walters, Alvaretta B. Walters nee Taylor

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 23, 1937

          Funeral services for Mrs. Alvaretta B. Walters, 53, former Monroe county woman were held Saturday afternoon at her home in Shadyside. Mrs. Walters passed away Wednesday October 20^th. She had been bedfast for the past year and half and seriously ill a week.

          Deceased was born in Beallsville, a daughter of Nobel and Mary Stout Taylor. She has resided in Shadyside for several years, where she was a member of the Church of Christ.

          Surviving are her husband, E. W. Walters of Shadyside; two sisters, Miss Effie Taylor, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Ola Decker of Spokane, Wash.; and two brothers, Alfred Taylor of Youngstown and Robert Taylor of Bucyrus, Ohio.

 

Weber, Robert Franklin Weber

Source: The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 7 Jan 1937

Relaties [sic?] and friends of Robert Weber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Weber of Lewisville were sorry to learn of his sudden death which occurred at his home in Lewisville Saturday evening.

 

Weber, William F. Weber

Source: The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 1 Apr 1937

William F. Weber, youngest son of Christian and Savilla Weber, was born February 2, 1888, near Lewisville, and departed this life March 13, 1937, being at the time of his death 49 years, one month and 11 days of age. His entire life was spent near Lewisville.

He was united in marriage with Sarah Pickens on June 5th, 1911. To this union were born three children, two daughters, Phyllis and Virginia Lee and one son, Robert, who preceded him in death ten weeks ago.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two daughters, Phyllis and Virginia Lee, of the home; two brothers, David Weber and John W. Weber, of the Lewisville community; one sister, Mrs. Henry Young, of Shreve, Ohio; also a host of other relatives and friends by whom he will be sadly missed.

Two brothers, Samuel and Edward Weber, preceded him in death several years ago.

Mr. Weber united with the Evangelical church at Lewisville and retained his faith until the end. He was known as a kind and helpful neighbor always in readiness to help whenever needed. He was a good and faithful husband, a kind and loving father, and was held in high esteem by everyone.

May we find consolation in Tennyson's poem, "Crossing The Bar."

Sunset and evening star,

And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar

When I put out to sea.

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell

When I embark.

For though from out our bourne of time and place,

The flood may bear me far;

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crossed the bar.

 

Willison, George B. Willison

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 17, 1937

          George B. Willison, aged eighty-two years, died at his home in Marietta Tuesday morning [June 15, 1937] following an extended illness.

          He was born in Monroe county but spent the greater part of his life in Marietta.

          He is survived by his wife, one son Pearl Willison and one daughter Mrs. Hazel Becker all of Marietta.

          Funeral services were held this Thursday at Marietta and burial was made in a cemetery in that city.

 

Winkler, Joseph Winkler

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 4, 1937

          Joseph Winkler, aged and highly respected citizen of Ohio township, died Wednesday afternoon [February 3, 1937] at 3:00 at the home of his son Albert near Hannibal. Had he lived until February 11^th he would have been 90 years of age. Death followed a few days illness of pneumonia.

          Mr. Winkler was well known throughout eastern Monroe county. For a great many years he was a resident of Adams township, near Round Bottom where he owned a large farm. He and his wife, who passed to her heavenly reward about thirty years ago, reared a fine family of eight sons and three daughters all of whom are living except Charles and Everett.

          His life was characterized by thrift, great industry and high standards of human relationships between men, basic character principles which were also adopted and practiced by his children.

          Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the Albert Winkler home at 1:00 o clock and later at Chapel Hill M. E. Church where interment will be made. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and services will be in charge and services will be in charge of Rev. Samuel Firestone assisted by Rev. Hilmer Grunwald, both of Hannibal.

 

Winland, James K. Winland

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 8, 1937

          James K. Winland, highly respected resident of South Main street, was fatally injured Monday afternoon [April 5, 1937] when he fell from the bed of a truck while hauling lumber from The Monroe Bank building to his home, where he was planning to repair a porch. It is stated that Mr. Winland s hat blew off and in attempting to regain possession of it he lost his balance and fell from the truck, sustaining severe head injuries. Dr. D. W. Lowe was summoned and ordered the injured man removed to St. Francis Hospital, Cambridge, in the Galbraith ambulance. Dr. Lowe also accompanied Mr. Winland to the hospital.

          Examination and X-ray revealed a fractured skull, and on Tuesday death resulted, without return to consciousness.

          For several years Mr. Winland had been custodian of The Monroe Bank building, also operating the elevator in that building. Although not in good health for some time prior to his death, he was kindly and cheerful in disposition and obliging to the hundreds of people who use the elevator and to the tenants to the building.

          Besides his widow, Mr. Winland is survived by one son, Clyde Winland, of near Graysville, and a daughter, Mrs. Emma Lindamood, residing in Borger, Texas.

          Funeral services will be held at the Bauer, Willison & Turner funeral home Friday afternoon at 1:00 o clock in charge of Minister J. V. A. Traylor, followed by interment at Hartshorn Ridge.

 

Wohanas, Wayne Wohanas

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 25, 1937

          Wayne Wohanas, aged thirty-four years, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Louise Romack of near the Dairy postoffice on Sardis R. 2. about 11;00 o clock Thursday morning of last week[November 18, 1937]. He had been in failing health for some time and had bee bedfast for the past three weeks. His death was due to arthritis.

          Surviving are his father, W. F. Wohanas and several sisters and brothers besides many other relatives and scores of friends.

          Short funeral services were held at the Romack home at 1:00 o clock Saturday afternoon followed by final rites at the West Union Church of Christ in charge of Evangelist R. H. Truax, assisted by Evangelist J. V. A. Traylor, pastor of Woodsfield Church of Christ. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

 

Wright, Phyllis Ann Wright

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Saturday, 3 Apr 1937

Funeral services for Phyllis Ann, 19-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wright of Maplewood, who died Thursday morning as the result of pneumonia, were held at 11 a.m. today in the Martin Funeral home in West Fifth street, in charge of Rev. O. L. Benedum, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene. Burial was made in the Calcutta United Presbyterian cemetery.

 

 

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