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Monroe County Obituaries

1938

 

 

 

Ackerman, Lawrence Ackerman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, August 18, 1938
    Lawrence Ackerman, age 12, was accidentally struck by an automobile driven by Arnold Schwall of Woodsfield last Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred one mile east of Lewisville on the Lewisville-Woodsfield road. Lawrence suffered a fractured skull and crushed chest when he struck the pavement.
    Lawrence was coming toward Woodsfield with his little wagon. When he came to the driveway of a filling station, Mr. Schwall approached him from the rear and blew his horn. Instead of turning off the main highway into the driveway to let Mr. Schwall pass, Lawrence turned directly across the pavement in front of the car. It is believed that he thought Mr. Schwall wanted to drive into the driveway of the filling station and turned across the pavement to get out of the way.
    Lawrence was removed to a Barnesville hospital where he died early Thursday morning.
    Since the death of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ackerman, he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weber, one mile east of Lewisville. Mabel Ackerman of Woodsfield is a sister of Lawrence. 

 

Blair, Peggy Louise Blair

Source: Obituaries and Death Notices for Laclede County by The Laclede County [Missouri] Historical Society, p 70; 26 Aug 1938

Peggy Louise Blair, 9 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Blair, died in the Polyclamc [sic-- Polyclinic] hospital at Oklahoma City last Thursday of meningitis. She is the daughter of the former Miss Roberta Bramhall of Lebanon. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon t the Baptist Church with the Rev. Merle Mitchell, pastor officiating. Burial was in the City cemetery. She was born Oct. 13, 1928.*

*Submitter's Note: Her stone as posted on findagrave.com shows the birth date as Oct. 13, 1929.

 

Blythe, James Blythe

Source: The Paulding Obituary Card File, Paulding County, Ohio, Carnegie Library; 14 Apr 1938

Coroner Returned Verdict of Accidental Death

James Blythe, 36, of near Grover Hill was killed Tuesday afternoon about 3:00 o'clock, when he was run over by a south-bound freight train on the Cincinnati Northern railroad, one and a half miles north of Haviland.

Only witnesses to the tragedy were members of the train crew. The engineer stated that he saw the man lying motionless on the tracks, but was unable to stop the locomotive in time to avoid running over him. Twelve cars and the heavy engine passed over Blythe's body before the train could be stopped, and consequently the unfortunate victim was mangled beyond recognition.

The train crew proceeded to Haviland after the gruesome accident and telephoned local authorities. Deputy Sheriff Bates and coroner Dr. G. L. Doster investigated the case, and a Coroner's verdict of accidental death was returned.

The remains were brought to Paulding in Crowell's ambulance, where they were taken by the Didrick Funeral Home to Grover Hill to prepare for burial.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Blythe of near Grover Hill; one daughter; and four brothers, Sam Jr., Oscar, Isaac, and John, all of near Grover Hill.

 

Brubach, Andrew Brubach
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, 1938
    Accident Fatal To Andrew Brubach: brother of local men killed by freight train: Andrew Brubach of Conneautville, Pa., formerly of Woodsfield and brother to S. S. Brubach and Charles Brubach of Woodsfield was killed Friday when his car was hit by a freight train.
    Surviving are his wife and five children, also five brothers, S. S. Brubach and Charles Brubach of Woodsfield; George Brubach of Lewisville; O. B. Brubach of Summerfield and Ed Brubach of Canton.
    Funeral services were held at Conneautville Monday. Those attending the funeral from here were S. S. Brubach and Ben Brubach of Woodsfield; George Brubach of Lewisville; O. B. Brubach and son Clarence of Summerfield.
    Mr. Brubach was a son of the late Jacob Brubach and operated a blacksmith shop where the Mowder & Zerger garage is now located on Sycamore Street, several years ago.

 

 

Cronin, Mrs. Amos Cronin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1938

          Mrs. Amos H. Cronin, well known resident of Woodsfield, died at her home on South Main Street Wednesday evening [August 24, 1938] at 9:00 o clock. Her death followed an illness of a few weeks from uraemic poisoning.

          Besides her husband, she is survived by her family of six children as follows: Leland H., of McConnelsville; Lester, at New Philadelphia; Walter, of Buffalo, N. Y.; Harry, Misses Hazel and Helena at home.

          Mr. and Mrs. Cronin moved to Woodsfield from Graysville eighteen years ago and many friends in both communities mourn her death as a personal loss.

          All her life she was a devout member of the Church of Christ and the funeral service will be held at the Woodsfield church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o clock.

 

Crossman, Howard W. Crossman

Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; 26 Aug 1938

CROSSMAN--Howard W., 613 Pennsylvania-Av, age 42. Survived by wife, Helen Fuller Crossman; 3 sons, Walter, Harold and Robert; 3 daughters, Evelyn, Velma and Jeanette; 3 brothers. Remains at William F. Feil* Funeral Home, 225 King-Av. Services Saturday, 2 p.m., at the Goodale-St Chapel. Interment Union Cemetery.

*Submitter's Note: This was difficult to read on my copy of this obituary. It could possibly be "Fell."

 

Denbow, Harold Denbow

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 31, 1938

          Mrs. Jennie Denbow of Lewisville, has received word of the death of her grandson, Harold Denbow, son of H. F. Denbow of McAllen, Texas. His death was the result of an automobile accident and occurred at 12:30 o clock Tuesday morning, March 22^nd. Details of the accident have not been learned.

 

Devaul, Jennette Devaul nee Kerr

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 6, 1938

          Mrs. Jennette Kerr Devaul, aged and highly respected citizen of Green township, died at her home at Laings on Tuesday evening [January 4, 1938] at 9:30 o clock. She slept peacefully away, death being due to a complication of ailments incident to advanced age and the natural toil of physical energy taken by passing years. Perhaps during the last three months could she be said to be in failing health.

          Born March 6, 1851, Mrs. Devaul was nearly 87 years of age and for the past sixty years was a resident of Laings where her husband, the late Dr. S. J. Devaul, practiced medicine until his death twelve years ago.

          She is survived by two sons, Judge John O. Devaul, associated with the Eureka Pipe Line Co. at Mannington, W. Va. A daughter Miss Alice Devaul, preceded her parents in death.

          Funeral services in charge of J. V. A. Traylor of Woodsfield will be held Friday at 1:00 o clock at the Church of Christ at Laings of which she had been a member for many years and a faithful attendant as long as health permitted. Injuries sustained in a fall several years ago kept her from outdoor activities to any great extent. Interment will be made in the New Castle Cemetery.

          Courageous, self-reliant, hospitable and kindly by nature, Mrs. Devaul was known to nearly every resident in the community and to many beyond its limits. In close touch with her sons and especially Judge Devaul who lived nearer to her, her every wish was gratified and every possible comfort provided to make her declining years the joy they should be to a loving mother, who had lived to realize the glory of age, that of seeing her son out in the world, making good.

 

Dougherty, Glen C. Dougherty

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 25, 1938

          Glen C. Dougherty, aged 39, passed away last Monday afternoon [August 15, 1938] at 2:00 o clock at St. Francis Hospital in Cambridge. The cause of his death was peritonitis.

          Mr. Dougherty, a native of Monroe county, was well known throughout the county as well as in Woodsfield. For the past three years he has had the position of secretary of Monroe County Fair Board.

          Dougherty was one of the youngest ex-service men and world war veterans in the community, having enlisted in the army when he was just a boy.

          He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mary and Lenora, one son, Junior, all of the home; his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Dougherty of Woodsfield Route 1; two brothers, Donovan and Paul Dougherty of Route 1; and three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Burkhart of Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. E. A. Zwick and Mrs. Carl Bunting of Zanesville.

          Funeral services were held at St. Sylvester s Catholic church at 9:00 last Wednesday with the Rev. Gilbert Mehler in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

 

Farnsworth, Sylvester Farnsworth

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 5, 1938

          Sylvester Farnsworth, 83, died Friday evening at 6:00 o clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Miller, of Guernsey, following an illness of heart disease. He had been bedfast the past six months.

          The deceased was born September 21, 1854, in Monroe County, Ohio, the son of Howard and Nancy Farnsworth.

When a young man he became a member of the Richfork Christian Church in Monroe County.

On January 8, 1875, Mr. Farnsworth was united in marriage to Elizabeth Jane Highman. To this union eight children were born.

His wife preceded him in death.

Surviving are the following children: Madison Farnsworth, of Huston, Texas; John Farnsworth, of Coshocton; Clinton Farnsworth, of Birds Run, and Mrs. Miller, of Guernsey, with whom he resided; fourteen grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Emma Baker, of Jerusalem.

 

Fuller, Benjamin T. Fuller

Source: Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; 20 Aug 1938

Benjamin Fuller

Victim of Stroke

Veteran City Employe Dies

At Life-Long Home.

A stroke of paralysis suffered earlier in the day caused the death, Friday night, of Benjamin T. Fuller, age 70, 617 Pennsylvania avenue, at his home. He was born and spent his entire life in the Pennsylvania avenue residence.

Mr. Fuller had been a clerk in the city water works department for 30 years and for 50 years he was a member of Central Lodge No. 23, I. O. O. F., which will conduct special services at 7:30 p.m., Monday, in the William Feil funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, in the Goodale street chapel M. E. church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in Green Lawn cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elva Fuller; four daughters, Mrs. Irene Anderson, Mrs. Helen Crossman, Mrs. Edna Bondy and Mrs. Ruth Roberts; four sons, Benjamin, jr., George, Francis and William Fuller, and one brother, George. He also was a member of Cedar Camp No. 2, Woodmen of the World.

 

Goodballet, Doris Goodballet, nee Andrews

Source: The Alliance [Ohio] Review; 27 Apr 1938

FORMER SCHOOL TEACHER DIES IN INDIANA

Doris Andrews Goodballet Follows New Infant in Death

SEBRING, April 27. -- Mrs. Doris Andrews Goodballet, 28, former teacher in the Sebring schools, died Tuesday several hours after the death of her newly-born child at their home in Plymouth, Ind.

Born in East Liverpool, Mrs. Goodballet attended the East Liverpool and Sebring schools. She graduated from McKinley High School and Kent State University before beginning her period of service as a teacher here.

Surviving are her husband, Rev. James Goodballet of Plymouth, Ind.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Andrews of Sebring; three sisters, Thelma and Alvis Andrews of Sebring and Mrs. Rowena Hazel of Dalton.

Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ here Friday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. J. Franklin Baxter, pastor, and Rev. D.P. Shafer of Meadville, Pa., former pastor. Calling hours will be observed Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Andrews home, Oregon Avenue and Johnson Road. Burial will be in Fairmount Memorial Park, south of Alliance.

 

Goodballet, Ruth Naomi Goodballet, nee Stansberry [sic—Stansbury]

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; 7 March 1938

        Mrs. Ruth Naomi Goodballet, 22, wife of Keith Goodballet, died in her home in the Whitacre apartments, in Third st., Wellsville, early this morning.

        Mrs. Goodballet was born in East Liverpool and made her home in Wellsville for about three years.

        Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, Sue Carol, at home; her mother, Mrs. Charles Stansberry *[sic--Stansbury] and two sisters, Hazel and Mildred Stansberry *[sic--Stansbury]  of East Liverpool, and five brothers, Harold Stansberry *[sic--Stansbury] of Wellsville and Floyd, Richard, Paul and John Stansberry, *[sic--Stansbury] all of East Liverpool.

       The body will be moved to the home of Mr. Goodballet's parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goodballet, in 916 St. George st., East Liverpool where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. E. R. Reed, pastor of the Pennsylvania ave. M. E. church.

        Friends may call at the Harold Goodballet home here Tuesday night.

*Submitter's Note:  The name was spelled as STANSBURY on her family's 1930 census records, her West Virginia marriage records, her death certificate, and in the obituary of her sister Mildred (Stansbury) Croxall in 2007 and brother Floyd Stansbury's in 2020.

 

Gray, Sarah J. Gray

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 4, 1938

          Mrs. Sarah J. Gray, aged 73 years, passed away at her home on Pleasant Ridge near Graysville, Wednesday evening [August 3, 1938].

          Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ with T. A. Christy officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

 

Haudenschield, Isabel Haudenschield nee Clegg

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 11, 1938

          Mrs. Isabel Haudenschield was born December 25, 1858 and passed away at 8:15 p.m. on August 8, 1938 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Yester in Bremen, Ohio. She had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on July 28 which resulted in a stroke of paralysis which caused her death.

          She was united in marriage to Samuel H. Haudenschield on February 16, 1884 and they spent their married life in Antioch. Her husband died on June 20, 1918.

          Mrs. Haudenschield was a daughter of Samuel Richard and Katherine Clegg and was the last surviving member of her family.

          She is survived by the following children: Mrs. John Hill of Bremen; Erret Haudenschield of Antioch; Mrs. Ed. Yester of Bremen; Mrs. William Yester of Trail Run; Mrs. H. J. Goddard of Woodsfield and Mrs. Ross Hamilton of Wellsburg. There are also 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, besides many more distant relatives and scores of friends.

          Funeral services were held at the Antioch M. E. Church at 10:30 o clock this Thursday morning. Rev. L. K. Adams, pastor of the Antioch M. E. Church, assisted with the service in charge of Rev. J. L. Baker, her former pastor. Burial was made in the Antioch cemetery.

 

Hicks, Marshall Hicks

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 4, 1938

          Marshall Hicks, 53, passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Walters on Sykes Ridge near Clarington, Tuesday, July 26^th, following a long illness.

          Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, July 28, with interment in Sykes cemetery.

          He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Oda Ambler of Cameron. He had made his home with the Walter family for many years.

 

Hines, Walter Phillip Hines

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Thursday, 7 Apr 1938

Walter P. Hines Dies Suddenly At Barnesville

Barnesville, April 7. -- The death of Walter Phillip Hines, 35, occurred suddenly Wednesday afternoon at 4:10 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George N. Hines, Wiley avenue. Although in poor health for the past five years Mr. Hines condition was thought to be improved. He was stricken with a heart attack which was the cause of his death.

The deceased was the son of George M. and Elizabeth Neuhart Hines and was born in Barnesville Dec. 16, 1902. He was educated in the local schools and was well known here. The deceased was married to Miss Lulu Bollinger, Elwood* City, Pa., July 3, 1926 and to this union was born two children, Gerald, aged 10, and Carolyn Lou, aged 6. For five years Mr. Hines was employed in the steel mills at Elwood* City but because of poor health was forced to give his work up six years ago and return to Barnesville where he has since resided. He was a member of the Christian Church of Elwood City. Besides his wife, and children he is survived by his parents, four brothers and two sisters, Charles of the home, Stewart, James and Lester Hines, Barnesville; Jeanne Hines of the home, and Mrs. Olga Wallace, Oakmulgee,** Okla. A sister, Kathryn Hines preceded him in death several years go.

The body was moved to the Campbell Funeral Home but will be returned to his late home Thursday.

Submitter's Notes:

* This should be spelled ELLWOOD.

**This should be spelled OKMULGEE.

 

Holzle, Clarence Holzle

Source: The Topeka [Kansas] Daily Capital; 17 Oct 1938

CLARENCE HOZLE [sic--Holzle]*

Clarence Hozle,* 32, Route 5, North Topeka, died Sunday morning in a local hospital. He was born May 5, 1906, in Topeka and had been a resident here his entire life. He was a member of the Central Avenue Christian Church.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Julia Gaddis; one sister, Fredia Hozle* and one brother, William Hozle,* all of the home.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Peebler's Funeral Home, with interment in Rochester Cemetery.

*Submitter s Note: The correct spelling of this name is HOLZLE.

 

Kane, Veda Kane, nee Hall

Source:  The Ashland [Ohio] Times-Gazette - 11 Jun 1938

Mrs.    Kane     Dies

At    Hospital

        Mrs. Veda Hall Kane, 517 Virginia avenue, 30, resident of Ashland for the past eight years, died at Samaritan hospital this morning at 4:30 o'clock, after an operation.

        Mrs. Kane was born at Graysville, December 18, 1907, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Dillon Hall.  She was married to Marvin Kane, January 11, 1935.

        For the past six months preceding her death, Mrs. Kane had been employed by the Cottage restaurant as a cook.  She was a member of the Church of Christ in Ashland.

        Mrs. Kane is survived by three children by a former marriage, Harley Morris, Lavonne Morris and Melvin Morris of Monroe county; the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Smith of Ashland, Mrs. Olive Rose of Rinards Mills, Miss Violet Hall of Ashland, Mrs. Dorothy Nelson of Marietta, Miss Audrey Hall and Harley Hall, Jr. of Graysville, and the following half brothers and sisters, Marion Hall, Howard Hall, Vernon Hall, Miss Alberta Hall of Graysville and a grandmother, Mrs. Hattie R. Dillon of Woodsfield.

        Mrs. Kane's mother preceded her in death 15 years ago.

        Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the home in Ashland, 517 Virginia avenue at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. F. W. Brown of the Church of Christ officiating.  Burial will be made in the Ashland cemetery.

        The body was to be taken to the home this evening, where friends may call.  The arrangements were made by Gilberts.

 

Kemp, Wright Kemp

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 11, 1938

          Funeral services for Wright Kemp, 99, were conducted on Monday afternoon, August 1^st at the Masonic home in Springfield. Burial was made in a cemetery at that place.

          Mr. Kemp formerly resided at Bethesda and died the preceding week

          Other children who survive are: Mrs. Willaim Murphy, of Malaga and Mrs. Freda Hug, of Canton. He also leaves three brothers, Merle Kemp, of Akron; Charles Kemp of Bethesda; and Fred Kemp, of Belmont.

 

Keylor, James William Keylor

Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon; Monday, November 21, 1938

Funeral services were held for James William Keylor, aged 65, who died November 11th, at his home near Calais, Monroe County, following a lengthy illness were conducted on Monday afternoon, November 14th, at 1:00 o'clock at the home.

Mr. Keylor was well known in Monroe County. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Keylor, of the home; four sons, Edgar Keylor, of Bucyrus; Ray Keylor, of Summerfield Route 2; Frank Keylor, of Woodsfield Route 3, and Dallas Keylor, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Lula Hayes, Of Powhatan Pt.; Mrs. Gladys Christman, of Lewisville Route 1; Mrs. Mary Allar of Jerusalem Route 1 ; and Mrs. Sallie Carpenter of Summerfield Route 2; three sisters, Mrs Mollie Starr, of Temperanceville; Mrs. Birdie Peterson, of Martins Ferry, and Mrs. Ada Nickels, of Mansfield; two brothers, Homer Keylor, of Iowa, and Joseph Keylor, a twin brother, of Fairview. One brother, one sister, and an infant son have proceeded him in death.

Fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wallington Gallagher of Sistersville, W.Va. Burial was made in the Calais cemetery by Brubach and Dearth of Summerfield.

 

Keyser, John M. Keyser

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 17, 1938

          On last Wednesday morning friends and neighbors in Woodsfield were shocked to learn of the death of John M. Keyser at his home on Eastern avenue. He had not been in good health for several weeks, but lately contracted a cold which aggravated other complications due to uremic poisoning.

          Mr. Keyser was one of our best known citizens. He was a former sheriff of the county, had served as Village Marshall and was a director of The Woodsfield Building & Loan Co. Especially was he beloved by hundreds of children who knew him as custodian of the grade school building and later of the new High School building.

          He is survived by two sons and three daughters as follows: Philip Keyser of Redlands, California; Calvin Keyser of Akron; Mrs. Earl Spriggs of Portsmouth, Ohio; Mrs. Frank H. Ward of Columbus, Ohio; and Mrs. Harold Cline of the home. There are also two sisters, Misses Arizona and Minerva Keyser of Beallsville; and a brother, Jacob in Mingo Junction City, Ohio.

          Mr. Keyser was a faithful member of Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, serving as a member of the Session for many years. Funeral services in charge of his pastor, Rev. I. T. Spencer will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o clock at the late residence.

          Mr. Keyser was also a member of the Monroe Lodge No. 189 F. & A. M. who will attend the service in a body and conduct their ritualistic service at the cemetery.

 

Leasure, Kenneth Berl Leasure/Leisure

Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon; 3 Mar 1938

JERLES

The little two and one-half year old son* of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Leasure, died at his home here, Wednesday night, following a few days illness from spinal meningitis. Private services were held at the home with burial at the Mt. Tabor cemetery. Surviving are his parents, four brothers, one sister, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Brown, of near Woodsfield and James Leasure, of Marietta. One of the older children is also suffering from the disease and a quarantine has been placed on the home.

*Submitter's Note: On his death certificate the name is spelled Kenneth Berl Leisure.

 

Martin, Loretta Ann Martin

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Daily Times; Thursday, 17 Feb 1938

        Loretta Ann Martin, three-day-old daughter of Howard Martin of Wade and the late Mrs. Olive Morris Martin, died at Memorial Hospital on Monday evening where the child was born early on Monday morning.  The mother of the infant died at the hospital on Monday afternoon.  Funeral was held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morris, of 106 Court Street, Wednesday afternoon.

        A short funeral service was held for the infant at the Doudna and McClure funeral parlors on Thursday afternoon and interment was made beside the mother in Rake cemetery.

 

Martin, Olive Martin, nee Morris

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Daily Times; Monday, 14 Feb 1938

Mrs.     Olive     Martin

      Taken     on     Monday

        Mrs. Olive Morris Martin, 27, wife of Howard J. Martin of Wade and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morris of Court Street, Marietta, died in Memorial Hospital at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, following the birth of a daughter Monday morning.  Mrs. Martin was brought from her home at Wade to the hospital early Monday morning.

        Mrs. Martin was born at Lebanon.  Surviving with her husband and infant daughter are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morris of 106 Court Street, and five brothers and sisters, Henry Morris, Floyd Morris, Betty Morris, Eloise Morris and Irene Morris, all of the family home in Marietta.

[Submitter’s Note:  See funeral arrangements below.]

 

Martin, Olive Martin, nee Morris

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Daily Times; Tuesday, 15 Feb 1938

FUNERAL     WEDNESDAY

        Funeral servcies [sic--services] for Mrs. Olive Morris Martin, 27, wife of Howard J. Martin of Wade, will be held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morris, 106 Court Street, Marietta, on Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Interment will be made in Rake Cemetery.

 

Matz, Mrs. Elizabeth Matz nee Neibch      

Newsclipping, dated December 1938

          Mrs. Elizabeth Neibch, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Neibch, was born in Malaga Township on June 26, 1868, and died November 29, 1938, at the home of her nephew, William Matz, near Lewisville. She attained the age of 70 years, 5 months and 3 days.

          On March 19, 1902, she was united in marriage with Fred Matz and this union was blessed with one son, Frank. Her husband preceded her in death on May 11, 1934 and her son on December 16, 1914.

          Surviving are three brothers and three sisters, John W. Neibch, Philip Neibch, Elmer Neibch, Mrs. Mary Matz and Miss Matilda Neibch, all of Lewisville, and Katie Clary, of Quaker City. A host of other relatives and friends also survive.

          Mrs. Matz was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical faith at Middle Church and lived a consistent faithful member, until death. She was a kind, true, beloved wife and sister and will not only be sadly missed in her home but by all her relatives, friends and neighbors.

          Funeral services were held on December 2, 1938, Rev. Wm. R. Walch, of Lewisville, officiating. She was laid to rest in Oak Lawn Cemetery at Woodsfield.

          May she rest in peace, where there is no sorrow, till we shall meet her again in the Eternal Home never more to part.

 .

Tis hard to break the tender cord

When love has bound the hearts;

Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words

We must forever part.

 .

Dearest loved one, we must lay thee

In the peaceful grave s embrace,

But thy memory will be cherished

Till we see thy heavenly face.

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Peaceful be thy silent slumber,

Peaceful in thy grave so low;

Thou no more will join our number,

Thou no more our sorrow know.

 .

Yet again, we hope to meet thee

When the day of life is fled;

And in Heaven with joy to greet thee

Where no farewell tears are shed.

 .

Card of Thanks We hereby express our appreciation for the many kindnesses shown by our neighbors and friends during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear sister. We also wish to thank Rev. Wm. R. Walch for his consoling words, and the choir. Sisters and Brothers

 

Mayfield, Catherine Anna Mayfield - nee Duffy

Source: OBITUARIES OF MONROE COUNTY, OHIO, Vol 2, p 22

Catherine Anna Duffy was born June 28, 1883 near Antioch, and passed away November 13, 1938, at her home in Antioch. She was the only child of John M. and Harriet Davidson Duffy.

She united with the M.E. Church at seventeen years of age and lived a life worthy of imitation, was active in church work as long as health permitted.

She was married on March 11, 1900, to B. O. Mayfield. To this happy union two daughters and one son were born: Mrs. Love Fisher, Mrs. Josie Dougherty and John Mayfield.

Mrs. Mayfield is survived by her husband, two daughters, one son and four grandchildren, Ruth and Phyllis Dougherty and Dorothy and Betty Fisher, and a host of friends and so closes the earthly career of a good woman.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches and loving favors rather than silver and gold.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, November 15th, in the M.E. Church in charge of Rev. J.L. Baker, of Fairview, formerly of Antioch, and Rev. L.K. Adams, of Antioch. Burial was in the Antioch cemetery.

 

McFrederick, Katherine McFrederick nee Heavilin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 1, 1938

          Mrs. Katherine Heavilin McFrederick, wife of Charles W. McFrederick, of Seville, Ohio, was fatally injured in an automobile crash on Wednesday, August 17^th. The accident occurred at the intersection of State Route 16 and 49 three miles east of Seville. The injured woman died a few hours after the accident in the Wadsworth Municipal Hospital.

          Funeral services were held at Seville in charge of Rev. Haas, of Seville and Rev. Earl R. Henderson of Youngstown. Interment at Seville. Many tokens of respect from friends far and near attested the high esteem in which Mrs. McFrederick was held. She will be sadly missed by many friends as well as her husband and near relatives who loved her for the fine type woman she was.

          Her untimely death is another sacrifice due to reckless driving and will surely be a warning at least to those directly concerned as well as to motorists generally.

 

McGinnis, Hazel Madeline McGinnis, nee Bach

Source: The Zanesville [Ohio] Signal; Saturday, 15 Jan 1938

Summerfield - Mrs. Madeline McGinnis, 29, wife of J. H. McGinnis, clerk in Summerfield post office, passed away Friday at a Barnesville hospital following the birth of a son.

The bodies were prepared for burial at the G. H. Herlan funeral home at Byesville and brought to her late home Saturday, where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon. Mrs. McGinnis was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Bach of Swazey, whom, together with her husband and two brothers, Lloyd and Ralph Bach of the home, survive. The infant is also survived by the paternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. J. O. McGinnis, and the great-grandmothers, Mrs. Martha McGinnis and Mrs. Ellen Brubacher of this town.

Prior to her marriage Mrs. McGinnis taught in Monroe county schools and also the school for crippled children at Mansfield. She was a member of the M. E. church and Sunshine class of Sunday school.

 

McMahon, John Burns McMahon

Source: Newspaper clipping, Monroe County Ohio, April 1938

John B. McMahon, aged 72 years, highly respected resident of West of Woodsfield, passed away at his home Tuesday evening [correct is 12 April 1938] following a two weeks' illness.

He is survived by two sons, William of the home and Albert of Adena, Ohio. Many more distant relatives and scores of friends also mourn his departure.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon at the late home in charge of Minister J. V. A. Traylor, pastor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. Burial will be made beside his wife in Oaklawn cemetery.

Mr. McMahon was a fine citizen and his death is a personal loss to many friends, as well as to his near relatives.

 

Mellott, Lawrence C. Mellott

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 24, 1939

          Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o clock at the Kepner chapel at Wheeling for Lawrence C. Mellott, 50, who was burned to death in a small building on Orchard alley, Island. Rev. C. D. Plum was in charge with interment in the cemetery at Cameron, Ohio.

          He was born on June 6, 1888, at Beallsville, a son of Clement and Lavina Boughner Mellott, and for the past 19 years had been a resident of Wheeling. For a number of years he was employed as a street car conductor, then for 15 years operated the Valley Forge Dairy. In recent years he had been employed by the Dairy Products company.

          Survivng are his widow, Mrs. Frances W. Mellott, and three children: Lawrence, Jr., Gayle and Nancy Mellott; also a sister Mrs. F. R. Nelson of Clarington.

          Pall bearers included: C. E. Wade, Charles Banow, Adam Martin, E. L. Harrison, Harry Simpson and H. J. Schaub.

 

Mercer, Theodore D. Mercer

Source: Lancaster [Ohio] Eagle Gazette; 2 Nov 1938

Theodore D. Mercer, 52, Bremen, died Tuesday in Lancaster hospital after an illness of several months.

He leaves the widow, Mrs. Emma Mercer, his mother, Mrs. Mary Mercer, of Middlebourne, W. Va.; one brother, Vernon Mercer of Sistersville, W. Va., and a sister, Mrs. Grace Hall of Texas.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the B. F. Linville funeral home in Bremen. Interment will be made in Grandview cemetery.

 

Miller, Russell Miller

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 1, 1938

          Russell Miller, 19, who was employed by the Hill Top Beverage Company of Barnesville and who lived in Barnesville, fell from one of the beverage trucks near Jerusalem Tuesday of this week [August 30, 1938] and was killed.

          Miller and his assistant had delivered a load of soft drinks to the grounds of the Belmont-Monroe reunion and were returning to Barnesville.

About a mile from the reunion grounds Miller stepped from the cab of the truck while it was moving to rearrange some empty cases. When he stepped from the cab he slipped on the running board and fell beneath the rear wheels of the truck. The wheel passed completely over his body. Miller died in a hospital at Barnesville forty-five minutes later.

 

Mitchell, Velma Nadine Mitchell, nee Hunt

Source: The Oskaloosa [Iowa] Daily Herald; 21 Jan 1938

MITCHELL -- Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Nadine Hunt Mitchell, 22, wife of Dwight Mitchell, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 22, at the Rose Hill community church with Dr. George G. Bruce of the First Presbyterian church in charge. Burial will be in Wymore cemetery. Mrs. Mitchell died at the Cloyd Gatton home while doing the washing for her own family, when she suffered a sudden heart attack at 1:30* o'clock Thursday afternoon. Survivors include the husband, one daughter, Patricia Ann, one brother, Junior Hunt, and her mother, Mrs. Nye Smith.

*Submitter's Note: This number was blurred and may not be correct here.

 

Moore, William Christmas Moore

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 30, 1938

          William Christmas Moore, was born in the Buchanan Community near Woodsfield on December 25, 1875, son of John and Margaret Moore, and passed from this life June 20^th, 1938 at the age of 63 years, 5 months and 20 days.

          Mr. Moore contracted a cold which later developed into pneumonia and caused his death at the St. Charles Hospital at Bend, Oregon.

          The deceased grew to manhood in Monroe County where he was engaged in farming and also was active in the oil field near his home. He was married to Laura R, Diehl of Woodsfield, Ohio, on Sept. 2, 1905. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Anna Westesen of Redmond and Mrs. Grace Fox of Deschutes, Oregon.

          Surviving Mr. Moore besides his wife and two daughters are two brothers, John of Redmond, Sam of Columbus, Ohio and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Greenbank of Olathe, Colorado and Miss Gertrude Wood and Mrs. Kate Moffitt of Spencer, Ohio, as well as numerous other relatives near Woodsfield.

          Mr. Moore and his wife moved from Monroe County to Olathe, Colorado where they resided for 11 years and in 1918 moved to Oregon, locating on a farm near Redmond. In partnership with his brother John he operated the Moore Bros. farm and also engaged in the building of many houses and business building in Richmond and vicinity.

          Funeral services were held at the Redmond Presbyterian community church with Rev. Geo. H. Redden in charge. The large attendance, and many floral offerings reflected the high esteem the people of the community had for the deceased and his family.

          Relatives and friends from a distance attending the funeral included; Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Greenbank and Mr. and Mrs. George Greenbank of Olathe, Colorado and E. C. Faber of Central Point, Oregon.

          During all the intervening years since his departure for the west, Mr. Moore had not lost his interest in Monroe County, retaining his membership in the I. O. O. F. Lodge of Woodsfield and was a regular subscriber of this newspaper.

 

Morris, Mabel Morris, nee Hall

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 24 Mar 1938

FALL INJURY FATAL TO AUTO PASSENGER

Accident Occurred Saturday When Door Flew Open.

Mrs. Mabel Morris, 26, of 2061 19th st SW, Akron, wife of Eric Morris, died Wednesday night in Aultman hospital from a broken back and other injuries suffered Saturday afternoon in a fall when the door of an automobile driven by her husband flew open near Waynesburg.

Deputy sheriffs said Mr. and Mrs. Morris were riding north on the road when the accident occurred.

Mrs. Morris also suffered a fracture of the right leg and fractured ribs.

Survivors beside her husband are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hall of Rinard Mills; three sisters, Mrs. James Hall of Akron and Mrs. Clarence Griffin and Miss Ruth Hall of Rinard Mills; two brothers, Dale Hall of Marietta and Clifford Hall and her grandfather, Thomas J. Hall both of Rinard Mills.

The body is at the E. Jay Welch parlors and was to be taken today to the Dixon parlors in Marietta. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Hopewell Methodist church, Marietta, in charge of Rev. H.H. Myers. Burial will be in Hopewell cemetery.

 

Newhart, Edward LeRoy Newhart

Source: The Republican-Courier, Findlay, Ohio; 3 Oct 1938

VETERAN ELECTRIC WORKER IS TAKEN

Edward LeRoy Newhart Expires Saturday Morning After Long Illness

Edward LeRoy Newhart, 62, _06* North Cory street, died from carcinoma at the home at 3 o'clock Saturday morning following an illness of 15 months.

Employed by the Central Ohio Light and Power company, he had spent 33 years in the service of the electric company, _____* as ground man.

He was born in Bellaire, O., July 4, 1976, the son of George and Mary Jane (Forsher) Newhart and moved to Hancock county 55 years ago.

He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Elizabeth Ferrell, whom he married in 1902 and four of their eight sons and daughters. Those living are Pearl Newhart, at home,; Mrs. Esther Fischer, North Baltimore, Mrs. Sadie Marvin, 411 Ash avenue, and Mrs. Jennie Abell, 422 Cherry street. There are four grandchildren.

Mrs. Ida Mae Ghaster is a sister and Manuel Newhart a brother, both of Mt. blanchard.

Funeal services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Coldren funeral home with Rev. I. H. Neumann, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical church officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery.

The body was taken to the residence Sunday morning.

*Submitter's Note: My copy of the obituary was difficult to read and I could not make out this number or this word.

 

Newhart, Mary "Alice" Newhart, nee Wagant

Source: The Republican-Courier [Findlay, Ohio]; 25 Feb 1938

MRS. NEWHART IS CALLED BY DEATH

Findlay Woman Dies of Infirmities After Illness of Four Weeks

Mrs. Mary Alice Newhart, widow of George Newhart, died at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home, 816 Broad avenue, from infirmities of age. She was 74 years old, and had been confined to her home for the past four weeks.

Mrs. Newhart was born March 26, 1863, in Ligioner, Ind., the daughter of John and Emaline Newhart.* She moved to Hancock county 42 years ago. Mr. Newhart passed away on Nov. 14, 1936.

She is survived by a son by a former marriage, C. W. Huffman, of West Hobart avenue, and three step-children, Manual and Edward Newhart, both of Findlay and Mrs. Ida Ghaster, of Mt. Blanchard.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the Renshler funeral home with Rev. Oscar Brown officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery.

The body will remain at Renshler's.

*Submitter's Note: This is an error. She had been married to George Newhart. Her death certificate lists her father as John Wyant [also seen spelled other ways on other records] and her mother as Emaline. The informant was her son Charles.

 

Pope, Lucille Pope

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 11, 1938

          Miss Lucille Pope of East Court street, Woodsfield, passed away at 11:45 o clock Sunday night [August 7, 1938], in the Martins Ferry hospital where she has been a patient for two weeks. She had been in failing health for the past several months and on last Friday submitted to a major operation in a vain effort to save her life.

          Miss Pope was born in Woodsfield, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Frances Morris Pope. She spent her entire life in Woodsfield.

          She is survived by one sister, Miss Bessie Hope and a niece Miss Sarah Margaret Parker of the home besides many other relatives and scores of friends. Donald F, Diehl of Woodsfield is a nephew.

          The body was brought to the Galbraith funeral home in Woodsfield on Monday where funeral services were held at 4:00 o clock Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev. A. R. Brown, pastor of the Woodsfield M. E. Church of which she was a member. Burial was made in Oak Lawn cemetery.

          Pleasing in personality, friendly always and a member of one of Woodsfield s oldest families, she had many friends who are grieved by her death. She will be kindly remembered by those who knew her for the fine woman she was.

 

Pyle, Maude May Pyle, nee Claybaugh

Source: The Stark County [Illinois] News; 21 Sep 1938

Hold Rites Tuesday, Mrs. Thomas H. Pyle

After a serious illness of more than a month, Mrs. Thomas H. Pyle, 58 years old, passed away at 11:30 Saturday morning at Peoria Methodist hospital.

Altho her last illness was of only a month's duration, Mrs. Pyle had suffered a gradual decline in health which extended over the past year and a half. A year ago in October she and members of her family went to Detroit where she remained for one month with her daughter, Miss Pauline Pyle, who is a graduate nurse and who was with her mother constantly during her final sickness. Upon her return from Detroit, she appeared to be greatly improved in health but during this past summer she again began to fail and became bedfast on August 16.

When her condition took a more serious turn, she was removed August 29 to Peoria Methodist hospital and submitted to a major operation September 8. For nearly a week, members of her family were optimistic over her chances for recovery but complications developed Thursday afternoon which her weakened condition was unable to withstand and she gradually failed until the end came shortly before Saturday noon.

Brief funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the late home on West Main street followed by public services at 2:30 at Toulon Baptist church. Rites were in charge of Rev. Robert Taylor pastor of the church and Rev. R.B. Favoright of Orion, a former Toulon Baptist pastor.

Song services was given by a mixed quartet composed of Mrs. R.B. Favoright, Mrs. E. B. Packer, Fred Price Jr. and Harvey Packer, with Miss Fannie Jackson accompanying at the organ. The quartet sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." Mrs. Favoright and Mrs. Packer sang "The Home of the Soul," and Mrs. Favoright sang "All the Way to Calvary."

Toulon business houses were closed during the services.

Body-bearers were John F. Berry, C. E. Griffith, Fred Harmon. O. C. Cox, Joseph T. Peterson and Frank Price.

Interment was in Toulon cemetery.

Attend From Distance.

Among those from a distance attending the services were Mrs. H. C. Price, of Hastings, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Kilby, Mr. and Mrs. Fred [sic--Ferd] Schillinger, Mr. and Mrs. James Kilby, all of Coal Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kruger of Hillsdale; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Holden, Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Favoright, Mrs. J. A. Larson, of Orion; Mr. and Mrs. John T. Pyle, Mrs. Earl Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Strode, Miss Lena Strode, of Cuba; Clair Shull of Lewistown; Dr. and Mr. Ralph R. Claybaugh, of Brimfield; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn H. Hobbs, Mrs. Mabel Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Fulper, Mrs. K. E. Fuller, Craven Wade, Mrs. Frances McKinley, all of Galva; Mr. and Mrs.Lester Kilby, of Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hoppock, Mrs. Frank Spidel, Mrs. John Fulper, of Kewanee; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Forman, of Bloomington; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hart, Miss Martha Packer, Eugene Keltner, Mrs. Nellie Edlin, all of Peoria.

Born Near Saxon.

Maude May, second daughter of Edgar D. and Levina Ann (Kinkade) Claybaugh, was born February 23, 1880, on a farm near Saxon in Henry county, Illinois, and passed away September 17, 1938 in Peoria Methodist hospital at the age of 58 years, six months and 24 days. She was the third child in a family of five children. Her father was a native of McDonough county, Illinois, and her mother was born in Wright county, Missouri.

The Claybaugh family lived in and near Toulon all their lives and Mr. Claybaugh died February 4, 1887. Her mother passed away March 31, 1932. Mrs. Pyle received her education in Toulon schools and nearby rural schools.

December 14, 1899, she was united in marriage to Thomas H. Pyle, of Toulon, the ceremony taking place at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. R. B. Claybaugh, in Toulon. Rev. E. W. Hicks, pastor of the Toulon Baptist church, was the officiating minister.

Mr. and Mrs. Pyle began housekeeping on the farm now owned by Mrs. Clara Jackson, one and one-half miles west of Toulon.

They later moved to the farm now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hutchens, one mile west of the city, where they later erected the fine residence on this place. After several years there they moved to a farm located a half mile further south where they again built a home, this now being occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Howell. In the spring of 1927 the family moved to Toulon where a short time later they purchased the Mrs. Jennie Rhodes home on West Main street which has since been their residence.

To Mr. and Mrs. Pyle were born 10 children--six sons and four daughters. One son, David K. died in infancy 21 years ago this month. Surviving children are Robert E. and Pauline P., of Toulon; John T., of Cuba; Mary I., now Mrs. Mason T. Williams; Philip T., Ruthe E., N. Josephine, Theodore M. and Richard Dean, all of Toulon. All of the nine living children are graduates of Toulon Township High School with the exception of Richard Dean, who is in his sophomore year.

For nearly a half century she was a member of Toulon Baptist church, becoming a member at the age of 11 and always taking an active interest in all departments of the church. For many years she was a member of the church choir and served for several terms as deaconess.

Besides her husband and nine children she is survived by two sisters and two brothers as follows: Grace G., now Mrs. W.E. Howell, of this city; Claude C., of Toulon; Dr. Ralph R. Claybaugh, of Brimfield; Edith E., now Mrs. N. J. Kilby, of Coal Valley. There are also two half-sisters, Mrs. William O. Goodwin, of Toulon, and Mrs. Glenn H. Hobbs, of Galva. Also surviving are three grandsons, Jack and Jan Pyle, of Cuba, and James Mason Williams of Toulon; one uncle, L. O. Claybaugh, of this city; one aunt, Mrs. Ida C. Johnson, of Peoria, also several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

 

Rhines, Caroline Rhines nee Kahrig
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated Thursday, April 7, 1938
    Mrs. Caroline Rhines, age 67, passed away at 12:00 o clock noon, Wednesday, at her home near West Marietta Street, Woodsfield, Ohio following a week's illness. She was the widow of Phillip Rhines, who died four years ago.
    Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Gus Kilburn and Mrs. Henry Kilburn, of Monroefield, and Mrs. Freda Weir, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; two brothers, Fred Kahrig, of Woodsfield, and Philip Kahrig, of near Lewisville, and many other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services will be held at the M. E. Church, Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o clock with the Reverend A. R.  Brown officiating. Burial will be made in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Ruble, George A. Ruble

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 14, 1938

          George A. Ruble, 65, lifelong resident of the Summerfield community, died in Marietta Memorial Hospital on Wednesday evening, February 9, at 9:40 o clock after a long illness. He was admitted to the hospital on February 3^rd in a serious condition which never improved.

          The body was brought to the Brubach and Dearth Funeral Home at Summerfield and was then removed to the home of his son, B. F. Ruble, near Summerfield.

          Surviving are his widow, Mary Ruble, and the following children, Jacob and Okey Ruble, of Lewisville Route; B.F. and Herman Ruble, of near Summerfield; Miss Barbara Ruble, of Thurman, and Miss Adelaide Ruble, student at Ohio University, Athens; eight grandchildren; one brother, Louis Ruble, of Barnesville, and three sisters, Mrs. Eva Betts, of Lewisville, and Mrs. Mary Goodhart, of Summerfield.

          Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 o clock Saturday afternoon at the home of his son. Burial was in the Calais Cemetery.

 

Schaub, Henry Schaub

Source: Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 10 Feb 1938

DEATH OF HENRY SCHAUB

Henry Schaub, aged 81 years, died at his home on Lewisville Route, Wednesday morning. He had sustained a fractured skull when he suffered a stroke and fell on last Saturday afternoon.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Stewart of the home; two brothers, George Schaub of East Sparta and Andrew Schaub of Swazey, besides many other more distant relatives and scores of friends. His wife and a son, Harry, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at the Lewisville Evangelical Church at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon and burial will be made in Friendship cemetery at Lewisville.

 

Shelton, Leora E. Shelton, nee Weber

Shelton, Mrs. J. M. Shelton, nee Weber

Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon; Thursday, September 8, 1938 (Front Page)

DEATHS

Mrs. J. M. Shelton

A patient at the Rocky Glenn Hospital in McConnelsville for the past six months, Mrs. J. M. Shelton of Lewisville Route 1, 31, passed away Monday morning at 4:00.

Mrs. Shelton is survived by her husband; three children, Jimmy, Wanda Lee, and Evelyn Lorraine; her father, John W. Weber; her stepmother, Mrs. Mandy Weber; three sisters, Pearl Weber; Mrs. Stella Brigham and Mrs. Olive Springer; a half brother and half sister, Calvin Weber and Martha Lee Weber.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the Buchanan Church on the Woodsfield-Lewisville Road.

 

Sims, Mary Lorena Sims nee Christman

Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated Monday, June 6, 1938

On September 30, 1900, an angel from heaven delivered a bright little babe to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Christman, of Woodsfield, Ohio. This babe, their only daughter, was named Mary Lorena. On Tuesday morning, May 17, 1938, God again sent an angel to visit us, this time the angel of Death, who slipped his hand in hers and led her through the dark Valley of Death to again resume her work in Heaven.

At the time of her death she was just 37 years, 7 months and 17 days old. When she was a small child, she became a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was married to Pearl E. Sims on June 18, 1916. Five children were born to this union. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, children Gerald, Ruth, Vera, Edna, Mary Jean, her mother and father, two brothers, Arthur and Walter, and a host of other relatives and friends.

From the beginning of her lengthy illness until her death she was never heard to complain. Until the end her faith in her God was unshaken. Our loving hands and faithful service of our doctors could not help her suffering, so God called her home to a land where pain and sorrow are unknown.

The body was brought to the Bauer, Willison & Turner Funeral Home and returned to the family home, Tuesday evening. Funeral services were held in charge of Rev. Harry Bates of the Free Methodist Church, at the home of her parents on South High Street on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o clock at the home. Her body was laid to rest in OakLawn Cemetery, where she will await that day when God shall call all men before his throne on High.
.

I cannot say, and I will not say
That she is dead - she is just away!
With a cherry smile, and a wave of the hand,
She has wandered into a better land.
And left us dreaming how very fair
It neets must be, since she lingers there.
And you - O you, who the mildest yearn
For the old-time sleep and the glad return -
Think of her faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here;
Think of her still as the same, I say:
She is not dead - she is just away.

 

Snyder, Addie Snyder, nee Miller

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 8 Aug 1938

Mrs. U.S. Snyder Sr.

Mrs. Adda Snyder, wife of U.S. Snyder Sr. of 1024 4th st SW, died this morning in Mercy hospital after several weeks' illness. She was a member of the First Christian church. The body is at the McCreery parlors at Magnolia.

Also surviving are a son, U.S. Snyder Jr. of the home; two brothers, Clark and Frank Miller of Howenstine, and four sisters, Mrs. Flora Russell of near East Sparta, Miss Mary Miller of Akron, Mrs. Maude Beller and Mrs. Sadie Geib of Dover.

*Submitter's Note: Below is the funeral notice.

 

Snyder, Addie Snyder, nee Miller

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 9 Aug 1938

Mrs. U.S. Snyder Sr.

Services for Addie Snyder, 62, of 1024 45h st SW, who died Monday in Mercy hospital will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the residence and at 2:30 in First Christian church. Rev. S. S. Lappin will officiate, and burial will be in Westlawn cemetery. The body will be brought to the home at 6 p.m. today from the McCreery parlors at Magnolia. Mrs. Snyder was the wife of U. S. Snyder Sr.

*Submitter's Note: A more complete obituary is above this one.

 

Stanton, Janice Irene Stanton

Source: The Linton [Indiana] Daily Citizen; Wednesday, 22 Jun 1938

STANTON INFANT

TAKEN BY DEATH

Janice Irene Stanton, infant daughter of John and Eliza Cox Stanton, of 1120 Roosevelt street, after living but twelve hours, passed away at 10 o'clock last night in the Freeman Greene county hospital.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stanton, and two brothers, Roy Leon and Earl Dean; one sister, Dorothy Marie, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cox.

Short burial services are being conducted at 4 o'clock this afternoon in the Stafford cemetery south of Linton. The Newkirk funeral home of Pleasantville has charge of the arrangements.

 

Thompson, Ernestine Thompson, nee Neuhardt

Source: The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 31 Oct 1938

Shadyside Woman Dies Unexpectedly Today

Mrs. Ernestine Neuhardt Thompson, 82, wife of J. Calvin Thompson, died unexpectedly in her home at 37th st. and Lincoln ave., Shadyside, at 9:15 a.m. today. Ill six months, she apparently had recovered and was about as usual this morning.

Born in Monroe county, a daughter of James Neuhardt, she had resided at Shadyside for 37 years. She was a member of the Shadyside M. E. church.

Bereaved are her husband and two sisters, Miss Amelia Neuhardt, Shadyside, and Mrs. Catherine Harrigan, Tucson, Ariz.

Remains, taken to the Grafton-Bauknecht-Mellott, mortuary, will be returned to the home this evening. Services probably Wednesday, will be in charge of Rev. Thomas H. Kerr. Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery.

*Submitter's Note: The article in COMBINED HISTORY AND ATLAS OF MONROE COUNTY OHIO, published in 1882, includes Ernestine with the family of John M. Neuhart: "JOHN M. NEUHART----the subject of this sketch, was born in Germany, August 28, 1820, son of Valentine Neuhart and Catherine Bintz, both deceased. His wife, Catherine Shaub, daughter of John and Mary (Netz) Shaub, was also born in Germany." Some members of the family go by Neuhart; others by Neuhardt. The Shaub family referred to above was spelled "Schaub" in Monroe County, Ohio.

 

Webster, Carl Stanley Webster

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 17 Feb 1938

Sleeping Sickness Victim Is Found

A man found stupefied in sleep in the woods near Inman st. and E. Wilbeth rd., late Wednesday by a city sewer department surveying crew, was reported to be in serious condition today at City hospital.

Police gave the man's name as Harold Cartwright,* 34, of 1753 Ford av., but neighbors in that vicinity said he had recently moved to near Mogadore. Hospital attendants said that Cartwright's* condition might be due to taking an overdose of medicine. Ford av. neighbors said he had been afflicted with sleeping sickness intermittently for several years.

*Submitter's Note: The man found was incorrectly identified in this article. It was Carl Webster. See the two articles below.

 

Webster, Carl Stanley Webster

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 18 Feb 1938

MAN FOUND IN WOOD DIES; PLAN AUTOPSY

Carl Webster May Have Succumbed To Overdose Of Medicine, Say Doctors

An autopsy was to be performed today to determine the cause of the death of Carl Webster, 36, of 418 Cole av., who died at 6 a.m. Friday in City hospital.

Webster was taken to the hospital late Wednesday afternoon when he was found in a stupor in a wood near Inman st. and E. Wilbeth rd.

Hospital physicians declared this morning that the man's death was not due to sleeping sickness, as was first believed. He may have died from an overdose of medicine, they said.

Webster was first identified as Harold Cartweight, 34, whose last known address at City hospital was 1753 Ford av. Detective V. J. Smith investigated. At the Ford av. address he was told that Cartweight was living on a farm with his father near Mogadore.

Smith located Cartweight and returned to the hospital. From records, hospital authorities identified the sleeping man as Webster.

Both Webster and Cartweight had been receiving treatment for sleeping sickness at the hospital.

*Submitter's Note: Below is another article on his death.

 

Webster, Carl Stanley Webster

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 19 Feb 1938

Coroner R. E. Amos described as suicide today the death of Carl Webster, 36. Webster died at City hospital Friday following an overdose of sleeping tablets. Webster was found in a wood near Inman st. and E. Wilbeth where he had collapsed Wednesday. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Iva Webster, 418 Cole av., and a son, Maurice, 8. The body was to be sent to Oden [sic Odon], Ind., for burial today.

 

 

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