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Monroe County Obituaries

1946

 

 

 

Anderson, Lucinda Bell Anderson, nee DeNoon

Source: The Wetzel Democrat, (New Martinsville, West Virginia); 20 Jun 1946

Mrs. Lucinda Bell

Anderson Dies

Mrs. Lucinda Bell Anderson, who had been ill for some time at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Luther Taylor on McEldowney avenue, died Saturday Morning at 2:30 o'clock. Her illness followed a fall which accurred [sic--occurred] the last of January. Mrs. Anderson had resided in both Tyler and Wetzel Counties and was a daughter of Samuel and Margaret Mercer DeNoon. She was born in Tyler county, March 12, 1864, and was a member of the First Christian church.

Rev. W. H. S_____*, pastor of the First Christian church of this city, conducted services at the Taylor residence Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and interment was made by the Wharton funeral service in Northview cemetery.

Surviving Mrs. Anderson are these relatives: three daughters, Mrs. Luther Taylor, Mrs. F. R. McGinnis and Mrs. Carrol Standiford all of New Martinsville; two sons, M. B. Rogers of New Martinsville and J. H. Rogers of California; a sister Mrs. Emma Bolen of Wheeling; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

*Submitter's Note: I could not read the pastor's name on my copy of this obituary. It started with "S" and had about 5 letters.

 

Armstrong, Atrella Armstrong nee Steward

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1946

          Mrs. Wick Armstrong, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Steward of Jerusalem, died at the home of her daughter in Hopewell, Va., Feb 28^th.

          She was formerly Atrella Steward.

          Surviving are three brothers; Vernon Steward of Columbus; Frank of Zanesville and Wilfred of the U. S. Army, stationed in Germany.

 

Arnold, Kate Arnold nee Baggs

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 10, 1946

          Mrs. Kate Baggs Arnold, 84 years of age, died in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday evening [October 6, 1946].

Mrs. Arnold was born in Martins Ferry, her father being founder of the Baggs stove foundry that in later years became the Spence-Baggs Stove company. From Martins Ferry she went to Wheeling to live and then upon her marriage to J. H. (Ham) Arnold she removed to Beallsville where her husband was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business and served several years as postmaster. Upon his retirement from business a dozen years ago they removed to Orlando, Fla. where they had since resided.

          Surviving are her husband and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, a sister, Miss Alice Baggs and a daughter, Alice preceded her in death some years ago.

          Funeral services were held in Beallsville and burial was in the Beallsville cemetery this Thursday.

 

Baker, Calvin Baker

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1946

          On Friday morning of last week [August 9, 1946], Calvin E. Baker, 71 died suddenly at his home east of Woodsfield. He suffered an apparent heart attack about 5:00 o clock Thursday evening and recovered from it, walked about the house and retired as usual. A second attack occurred without warning and death ensued within a short time.

          Mr. Baker was born near altitude January 20, 1875, a son of William and Mary Williams Baker. He grew to young manhood there and early in life became self-dependent, finding employment with the White Swan Laundry in Wheeling. Most of his active life was spent with that firm as an efficient and trusted employe.

          On February 8, 1905 he was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Suter of near Hannibal. Two children, Kenneth and Miss Hazel of Warwood, W. Va., were born to them and with their mother are left to mourn the loss of an indulgent, faithful husband and father.

          He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Robert J.(Elizabeth) Sawyers, of Pickering, Mo.; Mrs. John (Lucy) Kiedaisch, of Beaver, Pa.; and two brothers, Forrest, of Woodsfield Rt. 4; and Daniel C. Baker of Jerusalem Rt. 2. One brother, Charles, preceded him in death. There are also one-half brother, Joe Baker, of Columbus; two half-sisters, Mrs. Harold (Esther) Leiby, of Homerville, Ohio; and Estella Burkhart, of Canton.

          Mr. Baker retired about three years ago, moving to the farm east of Woodsfield which he owned but sold a day or two before his death.

          He was an active member of the Warwood Methodist church, serving in an official capacity for many years.

          Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Galbraith funeral home in Woodsfield in charge of Rev. W. M. Miller, after which the body was taken to the Brodey funeral home at Warwood where final rites were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. Arta Schomo. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

 

Bandi, Rachel Ann Bandi nee Smith

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1946

          Mrs. Rachel Ann Smith Bandi, aged 97 years, three months and 23 days, died at the home of her son John Bandi, Woodsfield Route 4, following a few days illness from influenza. She was a daughter of Philip and Nancy Smith and spent all her life in the community in which she died.

          She is also survived by another son, Ernest Bandi of Crooksville, and one daughter, Mrs. Rose Snell of Pittsburgh.

          Her husband, Nicholas Bandi, died many years ago.

          There are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Other children are James, of Buffalo, N. Y.; Thurman, of Pittsburgh, and Elizabeth Perry, Cameron.

          Funeral services will be held at the Galbraith funeral home this Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o clock with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill cemetery near Round Bottom.

 

Bendel, Henry Bendel

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 1946

          Henry D. Bendel died at his home on North Main street Friday evening [January 11, 1946] after a brief illness of flu and complications. He had not been in good health for several months, but his death came as a shock to his wife and friends. He was past 73 years of age.

          Mr. Bendel was born in the Zion community in Ohio township and spent most of his life there as an industrious successful farmer. He also served as postmaster and operated a store at Goodwin for several years.

          Mr. Bendel and his wife, Mrs. Irene Bendel, who survive him, came to Woodsfield four years ago to retire from their farm near Round Bottom, where they had a fine country home.

          Funeral services were held Monday at the Bauer funeral chapel in charge of Rev. Walter M. Trogler, of the Evangelical and Reformed church in which Mr. Bendel was confirmed at Zion and retained his membership there. Interment was in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Bennett, Elias Jackson Bennett

 Source: Spirit of Democracy, Monroe County Ohio, 14 November 1946

  Well Known Evangelist Dies in Barnesville--Evangelist Elias Jackson Bennett. widely known throughout this district, died at his home at 409 Dorsey Ave., Barnesville at 11:45 a.m. Sunday following a long illness. Mr. Bennett retired from the ministry several years ago because of ill health. He was born in Monroe county, near Woodsfield on December 10, 1874, a son of Benoni S. and Margaret Mobely Bennett, and had resided in Barnesville a number of years.

  Surviving are his wife, Clara M. Bennett; four sons, George L. Bennett of Darby, PA.; Benoni F. Bennett of Denver, Colo.; Carl E. Bennett of the U.S. Merchant Marine and Lt. Col. Elias F. Bennett of Arlington, Va. Five grandchildren, one brother, Marion Bennett of Cleveland; one half-brother, Cecil Bennett of Bedford; Two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Shepherd and Mrs. Katherine Eddy of Barnesville; and a half-sister, Mrs. Ruby Friday of near Jerusalem, also survive. Mr. Bennett was a member of the W. Main Street Church of Christ in Barnesville.

  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Campbell funeral home, Barnesville, in charge of Evangelist Holly N. Smith and Evangelist Lawrence Reed. Interment was in Crestview Memorial cemetery, Barnesville. [Clara, nee McMahon, was the second wife of Elias. They had no children.]

 

Botkin, James Isaac Botkin

Source: The Chillicothe [Ohio] Gazette; Thursday evening, 20 Jun 1946

B. & O. Veteran Is Stricken As He Cuts Grass

Collapsing as he cut the grass at his home, 121 North Watts street, about 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, James I. Botkin, 77, retired foreman of the B. & O. freight house, died a few minutes later, just before the arrival of the fire department inhalator squad and Dr. M.D. Scholl.

Born in Champaign County, Ill, Aug 26, 1868, he was the son of the late Marcelius and Laura Roberts Botkin. He was a member of the Masons and the Trinity Methodist church, and was formerly president of the local B. & O. Veterans association.

He entered B. & O. service in June 1892 and was promoted to freight house foreman in 1896 which position he held until the time of his retirement in 1932.

He was married Aug. 15, 1891 to Susan Adaline Kinkade, who survives. Other survivors are three sons, Fred E. and Charles E. of Columbus and James H. of Route 4, city; three daughters, Laura of Chicago, Ruth of Massieville, and Katherine of San Rafael, Calif.; 20 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; a brother. H. Ched Botkin of Harriman, Tenn.; a sister, Catherine Poore* of Jackson.

Services will be conducted at the residence at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. James H. Lyon officiating. Interment will be made in Greenlawn cemetery. Friends may call at the residence from Thursday evening until the hour of the funeral.

Submitter's Notes: *My copy of this obituary was very faded. This spelling might not be correct.

Below is the funeral notice.

 

Botkin, James Isaac Botkin

Source: The Chillicothe [Ohio] Gazette; 22 Jun 1946

Botkin Funeral

Service for James I. Botkin was conducted from the residence,121 North Watts street, at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. James H. Lyon officiating and burial was in Greenlawn cemetery under the direction of C.J. Ware and Son. Pallbearers were William F. Carnes and James Breen, representing B & O clerks, Charles E. Hart and Bart B. Stevens, representing B & O veterans, Ed Maple and Mason Hinkle, representing the Masons.

 

Brock, Grace Brock

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 1946

          Miss Grace Brock, aged 21 years, died suddenly at her home on Clarington, Route 2, Monday morning [January 7, 1946] at 6 o clock.

          She was a member of the Bethel Methodist church.

          Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Emma Fankhauser, a brother, Walter Brock, her step-father, Carl Fankhauser; her grandmother, Mrs. Ada Kimple and Mrs. Elizabeth Brock, both of Beallsville, and a number of uncles and aunts.

          Short services were held at the home this Thursday, also at Bethel church, conducted by Rev. Marie Tschappat. Interment in Bethel cemetery, by the Rush funeral home.

 

Brooks, Laura Brooks

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1946

          Mrs. Laura Brooks, widow of David Brooks, died in Moundsville Sunday morning [February17, 1946]. Survivors include Mrs. Lulu Howe of Sardis, a daughter.

          Funeral services were held in Moundsville Wednesday afternoon and burial was made there.

 

Brown, David Benjamin Ben Brown

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1946

          David Benjamin Ben Brown died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carmine Allison, on North Main street, opposite the post office at 11:30 Wednesday evening, January 16, following a long illness.

          In addition to Mrs. Allison he is survived by two sons, Glen of Woodsfield and Ward, of Clarksburg, W. Va. His wife Mary Krause Brown, died six years ago. Also surviving are four brothers, Tom Brown of West Marietta street; John Brown of Route 2; James Brown of east of Woodsfield; and Charles Brown of Route 1; also two sisters, Mrs. Edward Burhkart of Woodsfield and Mrs. Clara Duffy of Piedmont, Ohio.

          Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Bauer-Turner funeral home with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial was made in Moffett cemetery on Jackson Ridge.

 

Brown, Ollie Lee Brown

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1946

          Mrs. Ollie Lee Brown, 63, wife of Simon Brown of Sardis, died Sunday afternoon [October 27, 1946] at the Marietta hospital. She had lived most of her life in the Sardis community.

          Surviving are her husband; one son, Floyd Brown of Sardis; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Smittle of Sardis and Miss Virginia Brown of the home, and several grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Blanche Jones, preceded her in death several years ago.

          Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home with Rev. Sam Huffman of Jewett officiating. Interment was in New Matamoras cemetery.

 

Bruner, Lottie Bruner, nee Britton

Source: The Linton [Indiana] Daily Citizen; Tuesday, 9 Jul 1946

MRS. BRUNER DIES

IN HOSPITAL HERE

Funeral Services Will be

Held from Local

U.B. Church

Mrs. Lottie (Doll) Bruner, who resided in the home of Mr. and Mrs. General Burch, 390 Fifth street northwest, died in the Freeman Greene county hospital at 6:15 o'clock this morning following an illness of three weeks.

The deceased was born in Shelby county on April 2, 1888, the daughter of John and Eliza Robbins Britton, and was 58 years 3 months and 7 days of age. Her husband, William (Doc) Bruner, preceded her in death in 1934.

Surviving are three brothers, Jess Britton of Lyons, Frank Britton of Winslow, and Claude Britton of Petersburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Burch of Arcola, Ill., and Mrs. Blanche House of California.

The body was taken to the Newkirk Funeral home in Pleasantville and will be returned to the Burch home Wednesday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held from the United Brethren church at 2:30 o'clock (D.S.T.) Thursday afternoon with the Rev. William Medcalf officiating. Burial will be in Marco cemetery.

 

Bruny, James A. Bruny

Source: The Rittman [Ohio] Press; 31 Jan 1946, page 1

JAMES A. BRUNY DIES FROM PARALYZING STROKE

James A. Bruny, 77-year-old carpenter of N. Fourth st., died last Friday morning at the home. He had been confined to bed partially paralyzed since suffering a stroke 10 days previously as he returned home in his automobile from calling for his daughter after work at the Ohio Boxboard Co. Mr. Bruny had been practicing his vocation most of the winter.

He and Mrs. Bruny observed their 50th wedding anniversary last year.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Ebert Funeral Home with Rev. Ord Gehman of the First Brethren church officiating. Rev. W. E. Price of the United Brethren church assisted. Burial was in the Rittman Cemetery.

Mr. Bruny came to Rittman from Monroe county in 1919.

Surviving are his widow, Priscilla, one son, Clarence, of Rittman, and three daughters, Esther of Rittman, Kathryn of Akron and Mrs. Donald Grant of Cleveland. Another daughter died in infancy.

[Submitter's Note: Below is a second article from the same edition above.]

James Albert Bruny

Source: The Rittman [Ohio] Press; 31 Jan 1946, page 9

James Albert Bruny, son of John and Catherine (Messerly) Bruny, was born Aug. 7, 1868 at Sardis, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Miss Priscilla Bauman on Mar. 26, 1895. To this union were born five children: Clarence, of Rittman, Katherine of Akron, Eunice, wife of Donald Grant, of Cleveland, and Esther at home. One daughter, Margaret Rose, died in infancy.

Mr. Bruny, with his family, came to Rittman from near Woodsfield, Ohio in March of 1919, where he resided until his death Jan. 25, 1946, at the age of 77 yrs., 5 mos., and 18 days. He is survived by his widow, four children, one brother, Henry, of Sardis, Ohio, and a host of relatives and friends.

Mr. Bruny was a life-long member of The Salem Evangelical Reformed Church of Morton, Ohio. He had been a regular attendant at The First Brethren Church of . . . .*

*Submitter's Note: My copy of the obituary was cut off here.

 

Burns, Blanche M. Burns, nee Wilson

Source: The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer, Reel #12; Date: Dec 27 1946

Burns: Blanche M., beloved wife of Harold F.; daughter of Wm. J. Wilson; sister of Wm. A. and Clyde Wilson, Faith Fankhouser, Mrs. Frank Fleischman, Clara Powers, Margaret Sabol, Mattie Thrasher; Thursday. Friends received at the F. G. Nickels & Son Home, 3134 West Boulevard, where services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m.

 

Cariens, Aratus Cariens

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 4 Jul 1946

ARATUS CARIENS DIES

Aratus Cariens, 73, well-known Wayne county farmer, passed away at his home seven miles southwest of Cisne Sunday night following an illness with a heart ailment. He had been in failing health the past 3 1/2 months, having suffered a blood clot on the brain some twelve weeks ago. His death was unexpected, however.

Funeral services were conducted at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Salem Methodist church by Elder W.D. Crippin and Rev. Mayo Ashbrook. Burial was in the Cariens cemetery.

Surviving are his widow, two sons, Ted Cariens and Edgar Cariens and two granddaughters, Misses Robley and Eula Barker, of this city.

 

Carpenter, David Sylvester Carpenter

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1946

          David Sylvester Carpenter, 65, died Sunday [October 27, 1946] at 3:15 p.m. in his home on Route 8, south of Barnesville.

          Mr. Carpenter was born in Monroe county, Dec. 31, 1880, a son of Jacob and Melissa Smith Carpenter.

          Surviving are his widow, Mary; three children, Mrs. Jack Purr, Dillonvale; Blanchard J. Carpenter, Barnesville, Sgt . Lawrence G. Carpenter, Ft. Meade, Maryland, four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Andy Giesey, Mrs. Raymond Fisher, Mrs. Rue Brown, Bernard Carpenter, Orlando Carpenter, Vane Carpenter, all of Barnesville and Mrs. Otto Wells, Barnesville R. F. D.

          Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in the Campbell funeral home chapel at Barnesville with Rev. Virgil Jump officiating. Burial was made in Southern cemetery.

 

Christman, Anna Christman, nee Schneider

Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; Thursday, 9 May 1946

MRS. ANDREW CHRISTMAN DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Mrs. Anna Schneider Christman, 79, died at her home on Sycamore street at 7 o clock Monday evening, of a heart attack as she was working in her garden.

The body was removed to the Bauer-Turner funeral home, remaining there, where funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2. She was a member of St. Paul s Evangelical and Reformed church, and her pastor, Rev. Walter Trogler, will have charge of the service. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery.

Her husband, Andrew Christman, preceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by one stepson, Glen Christman of Denver, Colo., and there are four nieces and five nephews: Mrs. Allen Eddy of Antioch; Mrs. Clarence Lude of Sardis R3; Albert McMahon of Adena; Everett Schneider of Glendale, Ohio, Alice and George Schneider and Mrs. Lawrence Marple of Woodsfield.

Mrs. Christman was the last of the family of eight children of George and Elizabeth Fliehman* Schneider.

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

 

Christy, John T. Christy

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1946

          J. T. Christy, 85, former resident of Woodsfield Route 2, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lura Luburgh, at Norwich, Ohio, early Wednesday morning. [March 6, 1946]

          Short funeral services will be held at the Luburgh home Saturday morning at 10 o clock, following by final rites at the Conner Ridge church Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be made in the Sloan cemetery by the Gardner funeral home of Stafford.

 

Claus, Emil Justis Claus

The Republican, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1947

          Emil Justis Claus, son of Minnie Brubach Claus of Lewisville Route and the late Henry Claus, was born February 11, 1904, and departed this life November 29, 1946, at the age of 42 years.

          He was confirmed at Middle Church, Lewisville, at the age of 14 years by Rev. Paul Saleske.

          In 1930 the family moved on a farm near Bucyrus where they resided for 16 years. Six months ago they moved to North Robinson, Ohio.

          Emil was stricken with a serious heart ailment about two months ago and met his death by an accident in falling.

          He was trustworthy and devoted husband and father and his untimely death came as a severe shock to his family and his many friends.

          Mr. Claus is survived by his wife, Estella Niesz Claus and the following children: Doris, Myra and Loren, all at home. His mother survives and the following brothers and sister, Everett Claus of Canton; Walter Claus of Akron and Mrs. Hulda McDonough of Stow.

          He was a member of St. John s Evangelical and Reformed church of Bucyrus.

          Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 4, at 2:00 o clock at the funeral home with his pastor, Rev. Blum officiating. Burial was made on Oakwood cemetery, Bucyrus, Ohio.

                                                            He bade no farewell,

                                                             He said goodbye to none,

                                                            His loving heart ceased to beat

                                                             Before we knew he was gone.

 .

                                                            God knew he was suffering

                                                             And the hills were hard to climb

                                                            So he closed your weary eyes

                                                             And whispered, Peace be Thine.

          .

                                                            He is not dead,

                                                             LIFE has but set you free.

                                                            You have passed beyond where

                                                             We cannot see you.

                                                            Hold him, oh Father, in thine

                                                             arms for me.                  

 

Cline, Christian R. Cline

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 1946

          Christian R. Cline, 79, died at his home five miles south of Woodsfield Wednesday morning [January 16, 1946] at 4 o clock.

          Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mattie J. Cline; two daughters, Mrs. Ina Crawford of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Hogue of Newark; four sons, Alono E. and Charles R. Cline, of Woodsfield Route 2; Herman of the home, and Harley Cline, of Sistersville, W. Va.; one sister, Mrs. J_nma Ridgeway, of Cedar Vale, Kansas; also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

          Short funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at one o clock at the home of his son Alono Cline, with final services at the Conner Ridge church. Rev. W. A. Weddle will officiate. Burial will be in the Conner Ridge cemetery, with W. P. Gardner of Stafford in charge.

 

Cook, Luther Clarence Cook

Source: The Yakima [Washington] Daily Republic; 25 Jun 1946

COOK -- Mr. Luther Clarence Cook, 67, died this morning at his home in Selah. Born in West Virginia, he is survived by his wife, Myrtle; five daughters,* Lora, Violet, Mildred, Auda* and Claudia* Cook all of Selah; two sons, Homer Cook and Richard Cook of Rogersfield, Mo.; several brothers and sisters of Missouri; and 11 grandchildren. Shaw & Sons has charge of funeral arrangements.

*Submitter's Note: Audy and Claudy Cook were twins, but they were listed as sons on the 1930 and 1940 census. Both served in Korea in the U.S. Army.

 

Cooley, Mrs. Martha Hissom Cooley, 84, wife of Daniel W. Cooley, died Sunday afternoon, December 29^th, at 12:15 o clock at her home on First Avenue, Paden City, W. Va., following a lengthy illness. Born May 25, 1862 at Monroe County, Ohio, the deceased was a life resident of the Paden City Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Grant Fish of New Martinsville, W. Va., and Mrs. Louis Pupal of Cleveland, and two sons, Ira Cooley of the home and Alex Cooley of Sardis. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at one o clock at St. Paul s Methodist Church, Paden City. Rev. T. W. Hayes officiated. Burial was in Northview cemetery at New Martinsville. (1946)

 

Coulson, Ben Coulson

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1946

          Henry Coulson, of Woodsfield, and his brother James, of Cincinnati, were called to Lakeland, Florida, Thursday of last week by the death of their father, Ben Coulson.

          The elder Mr. Coulson was a former consulting engineer at Cincinnati but for the past fifteen years had lived at Lakeland near which city he owned and mananged an orange grove.

          Mr. Coulson had visited his son at Woodsfield and is kindly remembered by friends here as well as at Cincinnati.

 

Cox, Vernon Cox

Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Friday, 4 Oct 1946

Linton GI's Death

Is Ruled Suicide

INDIANAPOLIS STAR BUREAU,

1397 National Press Building

Washington, Oct. 3 -- A verdict of suicide was issued today by both military and civil authorities in the death Tuesday of Pvt. Vernon Cox, 19, of Linton, Ind., in a plunge from the seventh floor fire-escape of the Commodore Hotel here.

The military police section of the military district of Washington decreed after an investigation that death was by suicide, and Coroner A. Magruder MacDonald issued a certificate of suicide.

No further details were forthcoming from military authorities.

 

Crawford, Blanche King Haas Crawford, nee Kinkade

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Daily Times; Monday, 29 Apr 1946

Mrs. Blanche King Haas Crawford, 62, died suddenly Saturday at 11:30 p.m. at her home, 504 Phillips St., following a heart attack.

Mrs. Crawford was born May 23, 1883 at Sistersville, W. Va., and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Perlina Kinkade Bear. Her parents died when she was a child and she was reared in the home of her grandfather, Benjamin Kinkade. Her first husband, Oliver King, died many years ago. One son, Dr. E.B. King of Canton, formerly of Marietta, survives. In 1915 she was married to Wallace V. Haas, who died in 1922. She later married Robert Crawford, who died in 1938.

Mrs. Crawford was a member of the Church of Christ; of Augusta Rebekah Lodge No. 272, and of the Daughters of Union Veterans, Tent No. 19.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Doudna and McClure's. Evangelist Homer Utley will officiate. Interment will be in Oak Grove.

 

 

Crawford, Greensberry Crawford

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 4, 1946

          Greensberry Crawford, 86, died at home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Betts, on Lewisville, Route 1, Monday evening, October 28^th at eleven o clock. He was born near the farm on which he died and spent his entire life in that vicinity.

          In addition to Mrs. Betts, two step-daughters, Mrs. Mary Goodhart, of Summerfield, and Mrs. Eva Betts, of Bucyrus; one step-son, Lewis Rubel, of Barnesville; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Lashley, of Batesville, and Mrs. Louise Keylor, of Summerfield, and one brother, George Crawford, of Cleveland survive.

          His wife, Barbara Rubel Crawford, died nineteen years ago.

          There are five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

          One grandson, Vearl Betts, died in Italy in World War II.

          Funeral services were held at the family home Thursday afternoon at one o clock with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial was in the Calais cemetery by the Gardner Funeral Home of Stafford.

 

Crawford, Semion Oliver Crawford

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1946

          Two workmen were injured fatally and a third seriously hurt when a chlorine cylinder exploded Wednesday night of last week at the chemical plant of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass company at Natrium, W. Va.

          One of the workmen killed was Semion Oliver Crawford of Duffy, Ohio. Mr. Crawford was born in Tyler county, W. Va. August 18, 1900 and met his death on his 46^th birthday. He was a son of James and Mary Bennett Crawford and is survived by his wife, Tena Bennett Crawford and three children of the home, two sisters, Mrs. Lora Midcap, of New Martinsville and Mrs. Myrtle Gump, of Wheeling, and a brother, Clarence Crawford of Norriston, Pa.

          Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two o clock at the Wharton-Ellis funeral home at New Martinsville, with Evangelist Edward White          of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in the Parks cemetery at Atwood.

 

Danford, Nancy Wilson Danford

Barnesville Enterprise 6 March, 1946

Nancy Wilson Danford died at the age of 91 at the home of her daughter, Dulcie, near Salesville. She was a member of the Quaker City M.E. Church. She was buried in Friends Cemetery. At the time of her death she had 24 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

 

Davey, Amy Davey nee Wharton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1946

          On Saturday, June 1, James Wharton received a telegram stating that his sister, Amy Davey had passed away. She was visiting her daughter in Dover when the end came. Her husband, Thomas Davey, died many years ago.

          Three children survive: Clarence of Bremen, Clyde of Lore City and Nellie Garney of Dover.

          She was converted while quite young and was a member of Bethel chapel Methodist church for more than 50 years.

          The body was brought to the Campbell funeral home, Barnesville, where services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. F. B. Gilhousen officiating.

          Mr. and Mrs. James Wharton and daughter, Mrs. John McComas, attended the funeral.

 

Diehl, Fred L. Diehl

Source: The Oklahoman [Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]; 27 Aug 1946

Services for Fred L. Diehl, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Methodist church in Choctaw. Burial will be in Clinton, Mo., with Smith and Kernke funeral home in charge of local arrangements. Diehl, who lived near Choctaw, died Sunday in his home.

Submitter's Note: Below is a second obituary:

Diehl, Fred Diehl

Source: The Clinton (Missouri) Eye; Thursday, August 29, 1946

DIEHL -- Fred Diehl, former Henry Countian, died Sunday in Oklahoma, where he resided. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, also of Oklahoma and a son in service. The body was brought to Clinton, where graveside services will be held Thursday (today) at Englewood by Rev. R. L. Long, Jr. The Masons will assist with the last rites. Consalus and Peck are in charge.

 

Dierkes, Caroline Roth Dierkes

Source: Times Recorder 2 November 1946 Zanesville, Ohio

Clarington, O.--Caroline Roth Dierkes, 87, died Wednesday afternoon, at the farm home near Oak Grove. Surviving are her husband, Fred Dierkes, 88, four sons, Clyde of the home, Edward, and Wesley, North Jackson, and Frank, Clarington, a number of grandchildren including Mrs. Paul Bonar whom Mrs. Dierkes has mothered since her infancy. There are also some great grandchildren. Mrs. Dierkes was the last member of the Roth family which included Mrs. Jacob Ischy, Fred and John Roth of Ohio township. She had been a semi-invalid for years due to two hip fractures, recovering enough from each, to do most of her own house work.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the home, and from the Apostolic church on Baptist Ridge where burial will be made.

 

Faber, Edward C. Faber

Source: Medford [Oregon] Mail Tribune; 22 Jul 1946

EDWARD C. FABER OF CENTRAL POINT DIES OF HEART ILL

Central Point, July 22 -- Edward C. Faber, 67, long time merchant and resident of this community and progressive leader in civic affairs, passed away at his home here early this morning. Death resulted from a heart attack.

Mr. Faber came to Central Point from Iowa in 1909, establishing a grocery store here in 1910 with C.W. McDonald with whom he was associated until 1917. Continuing in this business until 1937, he expanded to include a grocery at Butte Falls, and for a number of years he had a store at Eagle Point. Turning the grocery interests over to his two sons in 1937, Faber opened a dry goods store in quarters adjoining the Faber market, Pine and Fourth streets, here. He sold out the dry goods business last fall and announced his retirement.

Born In Ohio

Born March 1, 1879 at Miltonsburg, O., Faber left home at an early age and went to Berea, O., where he attended Baldwin-Wallace college. He next taught school in Iowa and then opened a grocery at Hornick, Ia., which interest he disposed of to come to Oregon. On January 2, 1906, Faber was married to Elizabeth M. Schell who survives.

The deceased was greatly interested in community affairs, campaigning for 20 years to have Medord water piped to Central Point. He was a member of the local Masonic lodge and Federated church. Shortly before his death he joined the First Methodist Church in Medford.

On Recent Visit

Several weeks ago he returned from an extensive visit to Ohio and other states in the region.

Left to mourn in addition to his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Jack Mitchell, San Francisco; two sons, Everett A. and Donald E. Faber, both of Central Point; a sister, Mrs. Lena Rogers, Steubenville, O.; a brother, Amiel Faber, Lewisville, O.; his stepmother, Mrs. Anna C. Faber, Kansas City, Kans., and two grandchildren, Donald and Patricia Faber, Central Point.

Funeral services are in charge of the Perl Funeral Home with the Rev. Louis Kirby officiating. Interment will be in Siskiyou Memorial park. Day and time of the service will be announced later.

 

Fraley, Albert Eugene Fraley

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1946

Albert Eugene Fraley, aged 70 years, passed away at his home on Oaklawn avenue Wednesday afternoon [October 30, 1946] at 12:30. Mr. Fraley had been seriously ill for the past several weeks.

          Surviving are his wife, Edith Filkins Fraley and three brothers, Ellsworth G. Fraley of Cleveland and Henry W. and John F. Fraley of Shadyside.

          One sister, Lucy E. Decker, Beallsville, preceded him in death eight years ago.

          Funeral services will be held at the family home Friday afternoon at 2:00 o clock and burial will be made in Beallsville. The Gardner funeral home of Stafford is in charge.

 

Franklin, R. E. Franklin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1946

          R. E. Franklin, 80, veteran railroad mail clerk, died last Thursday night [August 15, 1946] at 11:30 at his home on East Church street. He had been in failing health for several years but only seriously in the past two weeks.

          Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rose Franklin, three daughters, and one son; Mrs. Freeda Bates and Mrs. Faye Crumrine, of Woodsfield; Mrs. Cecil Vanaman, of Akron, and Roy Franklin of Woodsfield, besides several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

          Mr. Franklin was widely known, having served as postal clerk on the O. R. & W. railway for a number of years. He also served several terms as justice of the peace and was a former school teacher. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

          Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o clock at the Bauer and Turner funeral home. Minister E. Gaston Collins assisted by Minister J. V. A. Traylor, officiated. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Frum, Wayne Frum

Frum, Virginia Frum nee Dougherty

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1946

          A Johnstown, Ohio, couple, formerly of Monroe County, parents of eight children, were instantly killed shortly before 7 a.m. last Thursday [June 13, 1946] where their westbound sedan was struck by a southbound doubleheader Pennsylvania freight train at the Morse Road grade crossing at Columbus.

          Victims of the crash were: Wayne Frum, 52, a car loader at the Columbus Coated Fabrics Corp., and his wife, Mrs. Virginia Dougherty Frum, 46. They resided at Route 1, near Johnstown, where they moved to a farm home about six months ago from Columbus.

          The train, on Big Four tracks with a Big Four pilot, apparently struck the rear end of the automobile. The wreckage was carried about 75 feet south of the crossing, then rolled down an embankment.

          Both bodies were thrown from the car by the impact. Frum s body was found near the wreckage and his wife s about 30 feet down the tracks. One of her shoes was found near the wreckage, and the other 20 feet from her body.

          The crossing has no watchman or flasher lights, but there is a clear view approaching from the east. The couple had driven across the Pennsylvania tracks, on the easterly side of the double grade crossing, and were struck as they started over the Big Four right-of-way.

          Frum suffered a broken neck, fractured skull and internal injuries, and his wife a crushed skull, internal hemorrhages and multiple fractures.

          The automobile was demolished.

          Sheriff s deputies said the Pennsylvania freight was an extra on Big Four tracks because of a minor accident north of the crossing.

          Mr. and Mrs. Frum are survived by eight children; a son, Donald F. Frum, of Jerusalem, and seven daughters; Mrs. Nan Kirkbride of Jerusalem, Mrs. Mary V. Beculhimer, of Pikesville, Ky., and Misses Stella, Dorothy, Martha, Charlotte and Carolyn Frum, of the home.

          Mrs. Frum is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Dougherty of Jerusalem, one sister, Mrs. Chas. Schade, of Carnegie, Pa.; two brothers, Robert Dougherty of Canton, Frank Dougherty of Jerusalem.

          Mr. Frum is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frum of Morgantown, W. Va.; two sisters, Elizabeth of Columbus, and Mary of Morganstown, W. Va; and three brothers; William of Columbus, Herbert of Syracuse, N. Y., and George Frum, of Morganstown.

          Double funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at one o clock at the Jerusalem Church of Christ. Interment was in Jerusalem cemetery.

 

Goodballet, Clyde Goodballet

Source: East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Thursday, September 26, 1946, front page

CLYDE F. GOODBALLET, EX-COUNCILMAN, DIES

Heart Attack Blamed; Rites To Be Arranged Later

Clyde F. Goodballet, former street commissioner and twice a member of City Council, died suddenly of a heart attack today at 10:15 a.m. in his apartment in the basement of the Carnegie Public Library. He was 54.

Mr. Goodballet, who had been in poor health for several months because of a diabetic and heart condition, was found by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude F. Goodballet, custodian at the library, in an unconscious condition. She called a physician but he died within a few minutes after the doctor arrived.

Mr. Goodballet was born in Marietta and came to East Liverpool in 1907. He formerly was employed as a kilnman at the Homer Laughlin China Co. but later was appointed an operator at the Water Works plant, from which he retired last March 1.

A Democrat in politics, Mr. Goodballet, was elected First Ward councilman for the term of 1926-27. In 1930 he was appointed to council after J. R. Chambers resigned as councilman-at-large to succeed the late Samuel Burgess as president of council. He also was street commissioner for about two years during the administration of Mayor Ralph Benedum.

Mr. Goodballet was a member of the Masons, the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters and the Pennsylvania Ave. Methodist Church.

He leaves his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Reese of East Liverpool; two sons, James Andrew Goodballet and Robert F. Goodballet of Columbus; two brothers, C. A. Goodballet and Harold Goodballet of East Liverpool, and four sisters, Mrs. James Rinard of Marietta, Mrs. Maggie Christman of Woodsfield, and Mrs. May Burns and Mrs. W. A. Schneider of East Liverpool.

The body was taken to the Dawson Funeral Home. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete.

 

Goodballet, Jemima Goodballet, nee Single

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Wednesday, March 13, 1946

Mrs. Harold Goodballet

Mrs. Jemima Single Goodballet, 53, wife of Harold T. Goodballet of 916 St. George st., died Tuesday at 8:35 p.m. in City hospital following a a five-month illness.

Mrs. Goodballet was born in East Liverpool and had spent her lifetime here. She was floor lady of the ware-dressing department of the Edwin M. Knowles China Co. when she was taken ill. Before her marriage she was employed as a stenographer in Beaver.

Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Keith Goodballet and John Goodballet, and a daughter, Mrs. Ethelyn Trainer, all of East Liverpool; two half-brothers, C. E. Grim of Ingram, Pa., and Cash Phillips of East Liverpool, and six grandchildren, one of whom is Sue Goodballet, who made her home with her grandparents.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. C. L. Yoder, pastor of the Pennsylvania Ave. Methodist church. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.

Friends may call Thursday night at the home.

 

Greek, Tilden Greek

Source: The Republican-Courier [Findlay, Ohio]; Monday,14 Jan 1946

FINDLAY MAN IS TAKEN BY DEATH

Funeral Rites To Be Held This Afternoon For Tilden Greek

Tilden Greek, 67, laborer, died at 4 o'clock Saturday morning at his home, 211 East Front street. Death was attributed to dropsy.*

Mr. Greek was born Aug. 15, 1878 at Carey. His parents were John and Lemmia (Crawford) Greek. He moved to Findlay 18 years ago from Carey. In 1928 he married Bertha Ghaster who survives.

Other survivors are two daughters, Marilyn Joan and Donna June; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wiseley, Findlay; and Mrs. Eva Williams, Bellefontaine. Four brothers, John, Walter, Myron and Samuel, and a sister, Edith, are deceased.

Mr. Greek was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. He was a former member of the Ohio national guard, company B, second regiment, at Carey.

The body was taken to the Coldren funeral home where it will remain for services at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. W. L. Harmony, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul's cemetery, south of Vanlue.

*Submitter s Note: The death certificate listed the cause of death as coronary thrombosis.

 

Greiwe, William H. Greiwe

Source: Illinois State Journal [Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois]; Wednesday, 18 September 1946, page 04

Perry, Sept. 17 - William H. Griewe,* retired farmer of Perry, died Monday at Illini hospital, Pittsfield, following a long illness. He entered the hospital Sunday.

Mr. Griewe was born Sept. 16, 1864, and for many years was engaged in farming in this community.

Surviving are six children: Mrs. Mata Kallenbach, Chambersburg; Mrs. Flora Kallenbach, Versailles; Mrs. Iva Liehr, Chambersburg; Edwin, Herman and Nina Griewe, Clayton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bradbury funeral home, Elder L. L. Curry officiating. Burial will be in Hebron cemetery.

*Submitter s Note: Although throughout this article the name is spelled GRIEWE, the correct spelling is GREIWE.

 

Grimm, Irve C. Grimm

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1946

          Irve C. Grimm, 58, died at his home on Eastern avenue this Thursday morning [March 7, 1946] following an illness of several weeks.

          Surviving are his wife, Mary Smith Grimm; two daughters, Mrs. McPherson LeMoyne, in Idaho, and Miss Mary Grimm, of Wooster College, Wooster, O.; and one son, Irve C. Grimm, Jr., of Woodsfield. There are three grandchildren.

          Private funeral services will be held at the family home Saturday morning. Interment will be in Oaklawn cemetery by the Bauer-Turner funeral home.

 

Guiler, Herbert A. Guiler

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1946

Rev. Herbert A. Guiler, retired Methodist minister of Caldwell, dropped dead Sunday afternoon, October 20, at the conclusion of a baptismal service he was conducting near Briggsville. He died at 3:00 o clock and Dr. J. L. Romans, of Batesville, who was summoned, said death resulted from a heart attack.

He was born in Noble county and had been a Methodist minister in the Caldwell area for 36 years. He had attended Sunday school services, Sunday as usual.

          He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Swazey Guiler.

          Survivors include his widow, two sons, Rev. Horace Guiler of San Antonio, Texas and Halford Guiler of near Marietta; one daughter, Miss Alice Guiler of Chicago; one brother, Edgar Guiler of near Summerfield; two sisters, Miss Alice Guiler of Cambridge and Mrs. Stella Miracle of Stafford; one grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

          Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Caldwell Methodist church with Rev. Orton Orr officiating, assisted by Rev. Glen M. Warner. Burial was made in Olive cemetery.

          Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Shiltz of Byesville sang Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound, with Miss Wava Williams at the organ. A nephew and two nieces Jesse Miracle of Stafford, Mrs. Esther Thompson of Stafford and Mrs. Dorothy Willison of Akron, sang two trio numbers with Mrs. Madge Gardner of Stafford at the piano.

          Twelve ministers, Dr. A. A. Hunter, district superintendent; Rev. John L. Ayers, of Hendrysburg; Rev. A. L. Baker of Barnesville; Rev. E. E. Shiltz, and Rev. W. B. Shiltz of the Steubenville district; Rev. F. A. Shiltz of Byesville; Rev. F. R. Gaugier of Senecaville; Rev. W. E. Peters of McConnelsville; Rev. Clyde Willis of Lower Salem; Rev. Clair Gray of Chandlersville; Rev. Howland of Dexter City; Rev. Orton Orr of Summerfield were present.

          Pall bearers included Roy, Forrest and Ivan Miracle of Stafford, and Wayne Guiler of Columbus, nephews Forrest and Herman Reed of McConnelsville, brothers-in-law of Rev. Guiler.

 

Hall, Zorn Hall

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1946

          Zorn Hall, son of the late James and Mary Hall, died in the Veterans Hospital at Chillicothe Friday afternoon [March 1, 1946]. He had not been in good health for several years, but was seriously ill only a short time, due to a spinal ailment.

          Zorn was born at Graysville March 26, 1889, moved with his family to Stafford and came to Woodsfield with them when about 15 years of age. He attended high school here, was a member of the Woodsfield band, and played center on the local football team with Jack Loffland, Everett Okey, and other good football players, on one of our strongest teams.

          He was a painter and decorator, and worked on the present court house when it was being finished, going with the decorating contractors to Chicago, where he did similar work.

          In 1912 he enlisted in the army at Janesville, Wisconsin, and served in World War I, receiving his discharge in 1919. A few years later his health failed and he went to the hospital at Chillicothe for care and treatment.

          Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Ida) First, of Akron; a niece and nephew, Ruth First of Cleveland and George First, of Akron, who were here for the funeral.

          He was a member of Monroe Post No. 87, the American Legion, and as a young man attended the Methodist Church and Sunday School at Woodsfield.

Saturday the body was brought to the Galbraith funeral home, where services were held Monday at 1:30. He was buried with military honors officials at Monroe Post No. 87 in charge. Rev. LeRoy C. Henne, of the Methodist church conducting the religious rites. Interment was made in the family lot in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Herlan, John Otto Herlan

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; 24 Oct 1946

J.O. Herlan, 69, brother of George H. Herlan, 627 N. 9th St., and an uncle of Harold Herlan, Byesville funeral director, died Wednesday at his home in Canton after a lingering illness.

Mr. Herlan was born in Summerfield and spent his early life in that vicinity. He was employed as a salesman for the Zanesville Fruit company, moving to Zanesville in 1919 and later moving to Canton in 1921.

On June 24, 1899, he was married to Nellie Fowler, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. R.F. Doyle of Alliance, Mrs. Ronald Kramer of North Canton and Betty Lee and Jacqueline Herlan of the home; three brothers and three sisters, V.K. Herlan and Mrs. Blanche Foster of Zanesville, G. H. Herlan of Cambridge, Mrs. T.H. Bach of Louisville, E.E. Herlan and Mrs. E.B. Farley of Cleveland.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the Jay Welch funeral home in Canton. Burial will be made in Canton.

 

Herlan, John Otto Herlan

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 23 Oct 1946

J. Otto Herlan, a Canton resident 30 years, died this morning in his home at 2215 3rd st. NE after an illness of six months. He was 69 and a native of Salesville in Guernsey County.

Mr. Herlan, who had been a carpenter, leaves his widow, Mrs. Nellie Herlan; four daughters, Miss Betty Herlan and Mrs. William T. Stevens of the home, Mrs R.F. Doyle of Alliance and Mrs. R.G. Cramer of Canton; three brothers, Virgil K. of Zanesville, Homer of Cambridge and Elbert Herlan of Cleveland; and three sisters, Mrs. Thomas Bach of Lewisville, Mrs. E. B. Farley of Cleveland and Mrs. Delbert** of Zanesville.

Funeral rites will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. in the Welch funeral home by Rev. Don P. Mueller. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

**Submitter's Note: The obituary omitted the last name. It should have read, "Mrs. Delbert Foster."

 

Hickinbotham, Charles V. Hickinbotham

Source:  The Evening Star, [Washington, DC]; 12 Mar 1946

HICKINBOTHAM, CHARLES V.

On Saturday, March 9, 1946, at Arlington Hospital, Charles V. Hickinbotham, beloved husband of Anna M. Hickinbotham and father of Mrs. Alice M. Archer and Mrs. Olive V. Rose, and son of the late Abner and Mary Ellen Hickinbotham. He also is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Cloe McPherson, Mrs. Nora Bates and Mrs. Hazel Lantz. Remains resting at the Ives funeral home, 2847 Wilson blvd., Arlington, Va., where funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m. Interment National Memorial Park, Lee highway near Falls Church, Va. (Wheeling, W. Va., papers, please copy.)

 

Higgins, Scott Higgins

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1946

          Scott Higgins, who had suffered a stroke several days previous, died Sunday morning on his 85^th birthday at the home of his only child, Otto Higgins on Jackson Ridge. He had spent his entire life in that community.

          One sister, Eva Ann Higgins, wife of Rev. E. S. Martin, preceded him in death. There are three nephews.

          Funeral services were held at the Bauer-Turner funeral home Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. Harry B. Hall of the Church of the Nazarene officiating. Favorite hymns were sung by James Wharton, John Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson. Burial was in Fletcher Chapel cemetery near Laings.

 

Hill, Georgia Hill nee Way

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 10, 1946

          Mrs. Georgia Way Hill, 70 wife of Oath Hill, died Saturday [October 5, 1946] at 9:10 a.m. at her home at Graysville following illness.

          Mrs. Hill was born June 23, 1876, at Graysville and was a daughter of Thomas and Catherine Harman Way. She leaves her husband, Oath Hill; one son, Harry Hill of Rinards Mills, and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Moore of Matamoras.

          Brothers and sisters are Henry Way of Clyde, William C. Way of Akron and Mrs. Mary Twinem of Mt. Vernon. There is one grandchild.

          Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Graysville Methodist church and burial was made in the Ring cemetery by the Corum funeral home of New Matamoras.

 

Huffman, C. H. Herb Huffman

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1946

          C. H. (Herb) Huffman, former automobile dealer and resident of Woodsfield, died at his home in Antioch Tuesday afternoon [February 19, 1946] at 4:25, following an illness of four years.

          Surviving are his wife, Rose Barber Huffman, two sons, Gene of the home and Warren of Marietta, and one grandchild.

          Funeral services will be held at the family home this Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial will be in Antioch cemetery.

 

Jennie Mercer, nee Fox

Source: 1946 newspaper clipping

Mrs. Jennie Mercer, 72, died Sunday, January 20, 1946 in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hackathorn at Bergholz, OH. She had resided in Bergholz 38 years and was a member of Bergholz Methodist Church. Her husband Jacob Mercer died in 1927. Surviving are four sons, Ernest of Steubenville, OH, Samuel of Paris, OH, Earl of Jewett, OH, and Leb of Bergholz, OH; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Bertha) Morrow, Mrs. James (Margaret) Hackathorn and Mrs. Charles (Mollie) Hackathorn of Bergholz, OH, and Mrs. Joe (Callie) Hemphill of Flushing, OH.

Services were held yesterday in Bergholz Methodist Church with burial in Bergholz Cemetery.

 

Kestner, Ernest Kestner

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 1946

          Ernest Kestner, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kestner of Ashland Route, was killed last Thursday [January 3, 1946] when the tractor which he was driving in a ravine near his home upset, crushing him.

          Surviving are his wife, at their home at Shiloh; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kestner of near Ashland; two brothers, John with the U. S. Army in Europe, and Paul of Ashland; also one sister, Dorothy of the home.

          He was a graduate of Ohio State University and a young man of fine personality.

          Short funeral services were held at the home of his parents Saturday afternoon, with additional services at an Ashland church. Burial was at Ashland.

          Mr. Kestner has many friends in Monroe County who are saddened by his death. The Charles Weber family of Woodsfield are local relatives.

 

Kincade, Amanda Kincade, nee Peek

Source: The Columbus [Indiana] Republic; Tuesday, 23 Apr 1946

DEATH CLAIMS

MRS. KINCADE

County Resident Dies at

Home of Daughter in

Hartsville.

Mrs. Amanda Kincade, 77, native of Shelby county and former resident of this city, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George F. King, at Hartsville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Hathaway funeral home and burial will be made at Garland Brook cemetery.

The casket will be open to friends from noon Wednesday until the time of the services at the funeral home.

Mrs. Kincade was born in Shelby county, the daughter of Landon R. and Elizabeth Brooks Peek, moving shortly afterwards to Decatur county where she spent the early part of her life. She moved to Columbus at the age of 30.

She was married to Thomas Kincade in 1903, and since his death ten years ago, resided with her two daughters, Mrs. King at Hartsville and Mrs. Herschel Vandagriff of this city.

She was the last of a family of nine children in which she was the youngest and the only girl. She was a member of the Wertz Memorial United Brethren church.

Three grandchildren and the two daughters survive.

 

Kinkade, Claudia Kinkade

Source: The Yakima [Washington] Herald Republic, 29 Jul 1946

KINKAID* -- Graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Kinkaid,* who was dead at birth yesterday, will be held this morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Mabton cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. H. C. Collingridge. The Walter C. Ball & Son Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

*Submitter's Note: The correct spelling for this surname is KINKADE.

 

Kirkbride, Carrie Kirkbride nee McElroy

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1946

          Mrs. Carrie Kirkbride, aged 60, died at Jerusalem Monday morning [September 2, 1946] at 8:30.    

Surviving are four sons, four daughters and her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ at Jerusalem Wednesday afternoon and burial and was made in the Jerusalem cemetery.

 

Latta, Jerry Richard Latta

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 20 or 21 Nov 1946

Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon J. Latta of 2421 Tuscarawas st E, died Tuesday night in Mercy Hospital. The child also leaves a sister, Betty Jane of the home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Latta of Canton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Howenstine, and the great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Schaub of East Sparta and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Miller of Howenstine.

The body is at the McCreery-Kreighbaum funeral home at East Sparta.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. D. A. Burdge

 

Lawrence, Rudolph Joseph Lawrence

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1946

          Rudolph Joseph Lawrence, 31, of 135 N. 5^th St. Cambridge, employe of the Miller Construction Co., Massillon, was fatally hurt Sunday when he fell 25 to 30 feet from a smoke stack at the Cambridge Glass Co. which he was painting.

          It was reported that a rope holding a scaffold on which Lawrence was standing, broke, permitting him to fall. The accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. and the workman died four hours later in St. Francis hospital. He suffered brain concussion, broken right shoulder, fractured left hip and a crushed pelvis.

          A member of the Catholic church and Moose lodge in New Castle, Pa. Mr. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Bernice; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lawrence, New Castle; two brothers, George and William of New Castle, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Cooper, Cleveland.

          The body was taken to New Castle Monday from the Scott funeral home.--Cambridge Jeffersonian

          Funeral services were held in New Castle Wednesday.

          Mrs. Lawrence is the former Miss Bernice Crawford, daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. Clarence Crawford.

 

Lentz, Clem J. Lentz

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1946

          A wave of sympathetic interest and sorrow was felt throughout the county Tuesday morning when word was received that Clem Lentz had passed away while he slept Monday night [March 4, 1946] death presumably due to a heart attack. He had not been in rugged health for some time but on Monday seemed to be as well as usual and had finished his day s work at his store.

          Mr. Lentz was the last member of his family and was about 75 years of age. He and his cousin Jacob Lentz, were owners of the store until the latter s death several years ago. Known as Lentz s Store for nearly 50 years, it was probably the oldest merchandising firm in southern Monroe County.

          Mr. Lentz served two years as a member of the Monroe County Selective Service Board, resigning on account of ill health.

          Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the Antioch Christian church, in charge of Rev. J. L. Baker, of Barnesville, a very close friend. Interment was in the Antioch cemetery by the Haudenschield funeral home.

          Mr. Lentz was a man of friendly disposition, well read, and highly respected. In his death Antioch and Monroe County loses a fine citizen. He was unmarried and is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, besides more distant relatives. He was born in the Antioch community and spent his life there.

 

Linville, Samuel J. Linville

Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Thursday, 28 Nov 1946

LINVILLE -- Samuel J., 1007 Biltmore Ave., husband of Dorothy P. Linville passed away Wednesday morning. Services Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary, Friday, 10 a.m. Friends invited. Friends may call at the mortuary.

 

Lucas, John W. Lucas

Source: The Hammond [Indiana] Times; 30 Aug 1946

Funeral services for John W. Lucas, 40, of 8516 Constance, Chicago, former army lieutenant-colonel, killed when struck by a train in chicago eysterday, will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the McGuan chapel, East Chicago.

Lucas' widow, the former Norma Graham, formerly resided in Indiana Harbor and also in Calumet City. Other survivors include a brother, Elmer, of Indiana Harbor; another brother, Geroge of Chicago; two sons, Bert and James; a daughter, Patricia; and three sisters.

Rev. Lawrence Strauss of Chicago will officiate at tomorrow's services. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery, Hammond.

 

Lucas, Mrs. Harvey Lucas nee Roach

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 1946

          Mrs. Harvey Lucas, 78, died early Monday morning [January 7, 1946] at her home on Woodsfield Route 3.

          Surviving are two sons and six daughters; Luther and Charles of the home; Mrs. Taylor Strickling and Mrs. Harry Stimpert of Lewisville Route 2; Mrs. Sam Moore of Columbus; Mrs. Charles Bott of Woodsfield Route 3; Mrs. Jacob Hendershot of Grantsville, W.Va.; and Mrs. George Deitz of Newark, Ohio. There are 27 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lyda Beardmore of Wingett Run, and two brothers, John and Warren Roach of Marietta.

          Funeral services were conducted by Minister J. V. A. Traylor at the Galbraith funeral home Wednesday afternoon. Burial was made beside her late husband and son William in the Moose Ridge cemetery.

 

Marlowe, Frank Marlowe

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 10, 1946

          Frank Marlowe, eldest son of the late John and Electa Marlowe died October 4 at the age of 76 years, eight months and three days. He was born at Cochransville, Monroe county, Feb. 1, 1870. He had been in failing health for the past year.

          He leaves to mourn his death, one brother, William Marlowe of New Matamoras, three nephews, two nieces and several other relatives.

          His wife March Wade Marlowe and a brother, Harry, preceded him in death three years ago.

          At an early age he confessed his Christian faith, becoming a member of the Methodist church at Cochransville.

          Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Corum funeral home in New Matamoras by Sister Pauline Wicken. Interment was made in the Carson cemetery by the side of his wife.

 

Marshall, Lucy Marshall nee Lynch

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 8, 1946

          Lucy Lynch Marshall died at her home in Woodsfield, Monday morning, [August 5, 1946] after an illness of several months.

          She was born in Antioch, January 1, 1881, daughter of the late E. L. and Elizabeth Lynch. In 1899 she was graduated from Woodsfield high school and then attended business college. In 1903 she became a stenographer in her father s law office. For many years she was a stenographer for the law firm of Moore & Devaul. And for 12 years she was court stenographer in the Common Pleas Court of Monroe County under Judge Devaul.

          In October, 1917, she was united in marriage with Elmer E. Marshall, who preceded her in death in January, 1937. Since his death she had resided with her sister, Mrs. Harry M. Smith, of North Main street, Woodsfield.

          Mrs. Marshall is survived by three sisters, Miss Lucetta Lynch. Mrs. W. F. Bertram and Mrs. Harry M. Smith; one brother, Guy R. Lynch; a step-son, Walter Marshall of Marietta; an aunt, Miss Josephine Read; also one niece, several nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Lynch Ogle; and two brothers, William B. Lynch and Charles J. Lynch.

          Mrs. Marshall was a member of the Methodist Church, the O. E. S., No. 268, and Monroe Rebekah Lodge No. 645.

          Though somewhat retiring in disposition, Mrs. Marshall was friendly and kind to those with whom she came in contact, especially the under-priviliged. She was an efficient, faithful official in her court work, being an unusually capable stenographer.

          Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Smith home in charge of her pastor, Rev. W. M. Miller, followed by interment in Oaklawn cemetery, by the Galbraith funeral home.

 

Martin, Edith V. Martin

Martin, Albert S. Martin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 1946

          Mrs. Edith V. Martin, aged 72, died in Robinson Memorial Hospital at Ravenna, December 31 [1945], after a short illness. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a resident of Ravenna for 56 years.

          Her husband, Albert S. Martin, former Monroe County resident, died Tuesday evening [January 8, 1946] at his home in Ravenna, just eight days after his wife passed to her reward. Mr. Martin was 78 years of age, a resident of Ravenna for many years, where he was employed by The Ford Seed Company.

          Mr. Martin is survived by a brother, Jacob Martin, Woodsfield, and three sisters, Mrs. Louise Wichterman, of Ravenna; Mrs. Fred Roth, of Alexandria, Ohio, and Mrs. James (Margaret) Bowersox, of South Charleston, Ohio.

          Funeral services will be held Friday at Ravenna, followed by interment here.

 

Matz, C. A. Matz [Christian Adam Matz]

Source: Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 12 Oct 1946

C. A. Matz Dies Today At Age 82

C. A. Matz, 82, died at four o'clock this morning at his home, 635 West Main street. Death followed an illness of four months due to a stroke.

The son of Lewis and Christiana Mechlein Matz, the deceased was born March 27, 1864 near Woodsfield in Monroe county. He was married to Louise Latta in July 1901.

He is survived by his wife, one son, Lake L. Matz of Ashland, four daughters, Mrs. Rex E. Giar of Spencer, Mrs. J.C. O'Neill of Marion, Indiana, Miss Marguerite Matz of Columbus, and Mary, at home, three grandchildren, Joe and Mary Ann Giar of Spencer and David Matz of Ashland, six sisters, and two brothers.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Monday afternoon from the Gilbert Funeral Home, in charge of Rev. H. H. Lentz. Burial will be made in Ashland cemetery.

The body will be at the funeral home where friends may call Sunday afternoon from two to four o'clock and Sunday evening from seven to nine o'clock.

 

Matz, Christian  Adam Matz

Christian Adam Matz was born on March 27, 1864 near Woodsfield, Ohio in Monroe County.  Christian and Lou Ellen Latta , were married on July 16, 1901 in Monroe County, Ohio by Rev. Thes. A. Hofell. Lou Ellen was born on   March 31, 1871, the daughter of John  and Mary J. Morris Latta.  Christian was a carpenter by trade. Christian, Lou Ellen  and  five children lived in Lewisville, Ohio until about 1916 when they moved to Ashland, Ohio.  Christian, age 83, passed away Saturday morning, October 12, 1946, at his home in Ashland. He suffered a stroke for two months and then followed by another stroke. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon in  at the Gilbert funeral home in Ashland with Rev. H.H. Lentz in charge.  Burial was in Ashland cemetery. Christian s sisters, Rachel Christman and Elizabeth Hines, and his brother Wm. F. Matz attended the funeral.

 

Mayfield, Benjamin Okey Mayfield

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

Benjamin Okey Mayfield was born December 14, 1871 at Iuka, Tyler Co., W.Va., and passed away June 12, 1946 in Bloomingdale, Michigan, being at the time of his death 74 years, 5 months and 28 days of age. He was the son of John W. and Mary Beverlyn Mayfield.

On March 11, 1900 he was united in marriage with Catherine Duffy who preceded him in death on November 13, 1938. Three children were born to this union: Mrs Love Fisher of Bloomingdale, Michigan; Mrs Josie Dougherty of Antioch, OH.; and John Mayfield of Massillon, Ohio.

Mr. Mayfield came to Ohio from West Virginia nearly fifty years ago and remained there until he went to Michigan over a year ago to live with his daughter, Mrs Love Fisher, in whose home he passed away.

He was a member of the Methodist Church at Antioch and faithfully served the Sunday School as Superintendent for a number of years. He was also a member of Monroe Lodge No. 189, F.andA..M. for more than twenty-five years.

Surviving besides his children are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, R.G. Mayfield, of Charleston, W.Va. and two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Ankrom of Sistersville, W.Va., and Mrs Sarah Wise of New Martinsville, W.Va.

Sunset and evening star

and one clear call for me;

and may there be no mourning at

the bar, when I put out to sea.

Funeral services were conducted from the Haudenschield Funeral Home at Antioch, with additional services at the Antioch Methodist Church on Saturday arfternoon, June 15th, at two o'clock with Rev. J.L. Baker, of Barnesville, officiating. Services were conducted by Monroe Lodge No. 189 F.&A.M. at the Antioch Cemetery where burial was made.

 

McCready, Adelbert Dale McCready

Source:  The News-Journal, Mansfield, Ohio; Monday, 5 Aug 1946

A.  D.   McCready, 41,  Stricken

          After   Brief   Illness

     Adelbert Dale McCready, 41, 114 Massa avenue, a barber, died Sunday noon at the Mansfield General hospital following a brief illness.

     A native of Butler, he came to Mansfield 25 years ago and had operated a barber shop at 226 Glessner avenue for the past 16 years.

     He was a member of Venus Lodge, No. 152, F. & A. M., Loyal Order of Moose, the Baku Grotto, and the Central Methodist church.

     Surviving are his wife, Edna F.; a daughter, Elaine Miller; a son, Edward Miller, both at home; and his mother, Ms. Jennie Law of Butler.

     The body is at the Wappner funeral home where services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in charge of Rev. W. A. Hewitt, pastor of the Methodist Church of butler.  Burial will be in the Bellville cemetery.

 

Mercer, Eunice Virginia Mercer, nee Greathouse

Source: The Wetzel Democrat [New Martinsville, West Virginia]; Thursday, 21 Mar 1946

Mrs. Eunice V. Mercer Dies Sunday

Mrs. Eunice Virginia Mercer, 42, wife of Otto Mercer and resident of Wolf Pen, New Martinsville Route, died suddenly Sunday, March 17th at 12:30 o'clock at the Wetzel County hospital. Mrs. Mercer had been in town shopping Saturday afternoon and evening. She was stricken suddenly about 11 p.m. Saturday and was taken to the hospital where she succumbed to a heart attack.

She was born May 12th, 1903 in Tyler County, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Dennis Greathouse. She was a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist church and is survived by her husband and eight children as follows:  Wilbert Cumberledge* and Mrs. Virginia Neff of Benwood, W. Va., Marie, Earl, Joe, Oran, Irvin and Harley Mercer all at home; also two brothers, John and Sherman Skinner of New Martinsville Route and her mother, Mrs. Hugh Skinner also of New Martinsville Route.

She was taken to the Wharton funeral home and was returned to the late residence on Wolf Pen Monday afternoon. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Wesley Chapel Methodist church, New Martinsville Route, Rev. J. A. Wright of St. John's church officiating. Burial was made at Wolf Pen cemetery.

*Submitter s Note: On the West Virginia Marriage Index, the U.S. Public Records Index, the Social Security Death Index, and FINDAGRAVE, the name was spelled CUMBRIDGE.

 

Mercer, Virginia A. "Jennie" Mercer, nee Fox

Source:  old newspaper clipping; January, 1946

        Mrs. Jennie Mercer, 72, died Sunday, January 20, 1946 in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hackathorn at Bergholz, OH.  She had resided in Bergholz 38 years and was a member of Bergholz Methodist Church.  Her husband Jacob Mercer died in 1927.  Surviving are four sons, Ernest of Steubenville, OH, Samuel of Paris, OH, Earl of Jewett, OH, and Leb of Bergholz, OH; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Bertha) Morrow, Mrs. James (Margaret) Hackathorn and Mrs. Charles (Mollie) Hackathorn of Bergholz, OH, and Mrs. Joe (Callie) Hemphill of Flushing, OH.

        Services were held yesterday in Bergholz Methodist Church with burial in Bergholz Cemetery.

 

Mooney, Elizabeth Mooney nee Davenport

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 8, 1946

          Nearly five years before the beginning of the Civil War, Elizabeth Davenport was born in Woodsfield near the site of the home where she died Friday morning [August 2, 1946] in her ninety-first year. Her birthday was May 10, 1856, as a daughter of George H. and Lauretta Davenport. She grew to womanhood in Woodsfield and on January 21, 1879, was united in marriage with William C. Mooney.

          They reared a family of six children, all of whom survive except William C. Jr. who died on April 9, 1935. The husband and father passed away July 24, 1918, at the age of 63, well known as a financier, business executive, a member of Congress and public spirited citizen.

          Surviving are George L. and Herbert R. Mooney, of Columbus; John D., of Cleveland; Mrs. H. S. Shaffer and Mrs. John Srodes of Woodsfield. There are ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

          During her entire married life and the quarter of a century since the death of her husband, she and members of the family were and still are associated with public life in various capacities. She was always interested and sympathetic yet she confined her personal interest to making her home the sanctuary it was intended to be, not only for the family whom it sheltered but for relatives and scores of friends who enjoyed its hospitality through the years.

          Whether renowned or humble, the friends and guests were received with the fine hospitality of a great mother and true friend and all received a cordial welcome.

          With childhood memories of the Civil War and more mature recollections of the Spanish-American conflict, wars reality touched her through her sons as it did thousands of other mothers in World War I and her grandsons in World War II. For many years she held membership in the Legion Auxiliary Unit, this interest being intensified when her son Herbert was Department Commander of the American Legion. This membership and that in the Methodist Church, the latter covering a period of 76 years, constituted her organized contacts with society. But individual and personal ministrations were numerous, and varied, many being revealed to members of the family by those who paid their respects to her memory at the time of her death.

          While not in rugged health for some time, her serious illness followed a stroke of paralysis suffered a few days before her death. For about a month she had been confined to her bed as a result of a fall in her room.

          Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon in charge of her present and former pastors, Rev. W. M. Miller and Rev. Leroy C. Henne, who read favorite Scripture texts and hymns and spoke briefly of her personal interest in the welfare of her church, family and friends.

          Interment was in the family plat in Oaklawn cemetery by the Galbraith funeral home.

          Pall bearers were Billy and Harry Shaffer, John Mooney, Billy Bertram, John Edmonds and Otto Jeffers.

          By floral tribute personal visits and Messages of friend local and distant sympathetic interest was expressed to the family.

 

Morris, Anna May Morris

CANNELTON- Mrs. Anna May Morris, 65, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Omer Patmore at 1:45 o clock Sunday morning, after having suffered a heart attack about 3:30 o clock Saturday morning. She has been suffering from a heart ailment for several years but her death, while not entirely unexpected, came as a complete shock to her family and many friends. Her condition was known to be serious but her sunny disposition and courage would not let her complain.

          Mrs. Morris was born March 6, 1880 near the Deer Creek Baptist Church and she grew to womanhood in that community. She was the second oldest daughter of the late Jefferson and Elizabeth Rowley Garrison. On March 2, 1895 she was united in marriage to Sylvester Morris of this county. He preceded her in death February 29, 1940.

          Two children were born to them, both of whom survive. Mr. and Mrs. Morris lived for over thirty years in Tell City and have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances there. She was always willing to help any one in distress and in her community was often called upon to nurse the sick and no sacrifice was too difficult for her in aiding anyone to whom she could minister. After the death of her husband she came here to make her home with her daughter and here she has made many friends for to know her was to love her. Early in life she became a Christian and united with the Deer Creek Baptist Church. She has been a true follower of Jesus Christ and embodied his teachings in her daily life. After she came to this city to reside she moved her church membership to the First Baptist Church here where she attended church services as regularly as her health permitted.

          The survivors beside her daughter are a son, George Morris of Connersville; three sisters, Misses Lucy and Susy Garrison of this city; and Mrs. William Gunn and one brother, Sam Garrison, of Ryan, Okla. Seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a large number of nieces and nephews. The body remained at the Huber funeral home until Tuesday afternoon, when funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church. Rev. R. H. Turner officiated. Burial was in Deer Creek Baptist Church cemetery. [Anna May Morris nee Garrison died January 13, 1946 from coronary thrombosis.]

 

Morris, Nancy Hamrick Morris

Source:  The Clarksburg [West Virginia] Exponent-Telegram; 23 Feb 1946 [as posted on findagrave.com]

        Mrs. Nancy Hamrick Morris, 69, of 305 Clark street, died at 1:45 am today at her home following a year's illness. She was the widow of Albert M Morris. She was also married to Charles M Cunningham who preceded her in death on Oct 19, 1937.

        She was born April 9, 1876, in Braxton County, a daughter of Benjamin F and Leeana Woods Hamrick.

        She is survived by three sons: D K, Roy and F H, * all at home; two daughters, Mrs Harold Roush of 788 West Pike street, and Mrs Coreen Wiley, at home; one brother, Allen C of Widen and two sisters, Mrs Jane Losh of Williamsburg, WVa and Mrs Mary McLaughlin of Clendenin. There are two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

*Submitter's Note:  The last name of these three sons was MORRIS.

 

Murray, John Wesley Murray

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 1, 1946

          John Wesley Murray, 70, of Macksburg, native of Monroe County, died under his tractor when it overturned on Macksburg Ridge, northeast of Lowell, crushing him beneath it Monday afternoon. [July 29, 1946]

          Mr. Murray was driving to the home of his son, Baines Murray, over a gravel road. When the father did not arrive when expected, the son investigated and found the upset tractor, with his father underneath.

          Mr. Murray was born May 28, 1876 at Stafford and was a son of James and Margaret Barlow Murray.

          Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Bessie Rayburn Murray, whom he married May 5, 1901; and five sons and three daughters: Leonard Murray of Cat s Creek; Baines Murray of Dixon Ridge; Howard Murray of Columbus; Clyde Murray, who is stationed in Japan; Charles Murray of the home; Mrs. Lillian Marst and Mrs. Phyllis Augenstein of Columbus, and Mrs. Margaret Phillips of Canton. There are 15 grandchildren.

          Brother and sister are Orville Murray and Bertha Murray. Half-brothers and half-sisters are Brady Thompson and Mrs. Elizabeth Bowers.

          Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in St. John s Evangelical church in Lowell, with Rev. Otto W. Breuhaus officiating. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery.

 

Myers, Sarah Eleanor Myers, nee Brown

Source: The Mayville [Michigan] Monitor; 27 Jun 1946 [as posted by ccbellr on her ancestry.com tree]

Sarah Eleanor Myers, age 78 died Tuesday at the home of her son, Frank Myers, in Lapeer. She was born July 22, 1867 and was the daughter of Henry and Harriet Brown. Her husband, Oscar Myers preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. James Deeg at the Mayville Methodist Church at 2 pm Friday and burial will be in Watertown Cemetery. The pallbearers will be William Anderson, Ernie Morgan, George Baird, Jim Berry, Don Wood and Bob Clement.

 

Neff, George William Neff

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 29, 1946

          George William Neff, 67, died Tuesday morning [August 27, 1946], at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. E. Moore, Sr., of Maple avenue. He was a native of Monroe county and a member of the Presbyterian church at Laings. He was a son of the late George and Mary Jane Clark Neff of Laings.

He spent several years in the West and for a few years resided near Cleveland. For the past year he had been residing at the Moore home.

In addition to Mrs. Moore, one brother John Neff of Columbus and a sister, Mrs. Minnie E. Rankin of Wooster also survive.

He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, Laura Joan, who died in infancy, Mrs. Lucinda Lapp, of Dennison, Mrs. Mary M. Rutledge of Akron and Clark Neff of Maryville, Mo.

The body was taken to the Bauer-Turner funeral home where funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o clock with Rev. Warren McCready officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Omen, Barbara Jean Omen

Source: The Zanesville [Ohio] Times Recorder; 22 Nov 1946

OMEN, BARBARA JEAN, 4 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Omen of 117 Harmine* street, in Good Samaritan hospital Tuesday.

Submitter's Note:

*My copy of the newspaper was difficult to read, and this spelling may be incorrect.

** Below is a follow-up memorial published a year later.

Omen, Barbara Jean

Source: The Zanesville [Ohio] Times Recorder; 19 Nov 1947

In loving memory of Barbara Jean Omen

You departed this life Nov. 19, 1946,

Just a year ago baby dear,

You were taken from us here,

But we know God has taken you to be

An Angel, to help him with his work.

We miss you more and more each passing day,

But twill not be long darling

Until we'll all be together again.

Sadly missed by

MOTHER AND FATHER

 

Owens, Sarah A. Owens

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 29, 1946

          Mrs. Sarah A. Owens, 88, died at Parkersburg, August 15, at the home of her brother ; Rev. A. A. Dye, with whom she made her home since the death of Rev. Dye s wife.

Mrs. Owens was a teacher and through a period of 52 years taught 48 terms, retiring at the age of 71.

She was a beloved teacher and a fine ___ ____.

 

Powers, Helen Edna Powers

Source:  The Richwood [Ohio] Gazette; Thursday, 15 Aug 1946

        Helen Edna Powers, three day old daughter of Robert L. Powers and Esther Goads [sic--Goad] Powers, died August 7, at 9:45 at the home, 239 Grove Street.  Besides the parents, a sister, Margaret Ann survives.  Burial in charge of Edgar Hastings was made in Cliaborne cemetery.

 

Price, Clara Price nee Turner

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1946

          Mrs. Clara Turner Price, formerly of Woodsfield, died in Beaufort hospital, Beaufort, South Carolina at three o clock Sunday afternoon [December 8, 1946], as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage. She had been a hospital patient for the preceding three weeks.

          The body was brought to the Galbraith funeral home here on Wednesday. Short services were held there Thursday afternoon followed by final rites at the Free Methodist church of which she was a member. Rev. L. N. Addis, pastor of the church officiated. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery.

          Mrs. Price was born near Woodsfield October 19, 1882, and was a daughter of James and Mary Ellen Osborne Turner. She spent most of her life in Woodsfield and vicinity.

          In June 1905 she was married to William R. Price who died in March 1923.

          Mrs. Price is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gladys (Mabel) Smith and Miss Pearl Price; a son-in-law, Lt. Grady Smith and two small granddaughters, Louise and Bonnie Smith, all of Parris Island, South Carolina. Mrs. Price had resided with the Smith family for the past several months. Two brothers, Charles and John Turner of Denver, Colorado and one sister, Mrs. George Darby of Beallsville also survive        

          Mrs. Price is kindly remembered by many friends at and near Woodsfield. She was kind and friendly in disposition and her death is mourned by all who knew her for the fine Christian woman she was.

 

Pugh, Amos Pugh

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1946

          Amos Pugh, 73, native of Beallsville and resident of Bellaire for 12 years, died Sunday morning [February 17, 1946] at the Bellaire hospital after a five weeks illness.

          Surviving in addition to his wife, Mrs. Mary Pugh, are the following children: Harry of Alabama, Herman of Dover, Ohio, Kenneth, Vernon and Paul of Bellaire, Russell of Columbus, Walter of Athens, Mrs. Edna Hudson of Neffs, and Mrs. Freda McGreary of Bellaire.

          Funeral services were held in the Walter Bauknecht funeral home in Bellaire Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. R. E. Swinehart of the South Bellaire Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery, Bellaire.

 

Rhodes, Morris Rhodes

Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press; Monday, 22 Jul 1946

BOY, FIVE, DIES

OF DIPTHERIA

Morris Rhodes, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rhodes, 1507 North Fifth avenue, died at his home early yesterday morning of diptheria. He was the fifth victim of diptheria in the city this year, Dr. E. A. King, city-county health director, said.

Surviving besides the parents are two brothers, Donald and Billy; a sister, Judy, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Rhodes, and Mr. and Mrs. Lora Boling, all of Evansville.

The body is at the Ziemer funeral home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

 

Ricer, Winfield Ricer

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1946

          Winfield Ricer, who was 65 on Feb. 11, died at his home here early Wednesday [February 20, 1946], following a few days illness.

          He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters; one brother, Charles Ricer, of Woodsfield, and one sister, Mrs. Sadie Florence of Bridgeport.

          Funeral services will be held at the Bauer-Turner funeral home Friday afternoon at 2 o clock with Minister Traylor officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Richardson, Sim E. Richardson

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 21 Nov 1946

SIM RICHARDSON* DIES

Sim E. Richardson,* 61, of Cisne, died from a heart attack while working with a state highway maintenance crew on the highway near Cisne Tuesday morning. At an inquest held by Coroner Walter A. Young, the jury listed the cause of death as angina pectoris. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Johnsonville Methodist church.

*Submitter's Note: In an article from 1904, same paper, and in the 1930 census, the last name is spelled RICHISON.

 

Richison, Sim E. Richison

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 21 Nov 1946

SIM RICHARDSON* DIES

Sim E. Richardson,* 61, of Cisne, died from a heart attack while working with a state highway maintenance crew on the highway near Cisne Tuesday morning. At an inquest held by Coroner Walter A. Young, the jury listed the cause of death as angina pectoris. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Johnsonville Methodist church.

*Submitter's Note: In an article from 1904, same paper, and in the 1930 census, the last name is spelled RICHISON.

 

Richner, Mollie Richner nee Thornberry

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 1946

          Mrs. Mollie Thornberry Richner died in a New York City hospital Wednesday morning [January 16, 1946] following an operation. Mrs. Richner had gone to New York with her daughter, Mrs. Milton Wolpert and Dr. Wolpert, of Chester, W. Va., where they expected to spend several weeks.

          In addition to Mrs. Wolpert, another daughter, Mrs. John Riley of Beallsville, and a son, Dr. Charles Richner of Woodsfield survive.

          Her husband, Everett Richner, preceded her in death several years ago.

          Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Harry Ogle of Columbus and Mrs. Harry Troutman, of Marysville, and two brothers, Carl and Roscoe of Woodsfield.

          The body will be brought to Woodsfield and funeral arrangements are in charge of the Galbraith funeral home.

 

Riley, Hattie Riley nee Workman

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1946   

          Hattie Workman Riley, 55, of the Woodsfield-Lewisville road, died suddenly while visiting friends in Lore City late Thursday night, June 13, as a result of a stroke.

          The eldest daughter of the late Commissioner J. M and Mattie Morris Workman, she had resided in Beallsville the greater part of her life and was a member of the Beallsville Presbyterian Church.

          Surviving are her husband, Floyd Riley; three sons, Cpl. Donald, with the Army in New Jersey, and Louis and Raymond at home; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Yocum, Mingo Junction, Mrs. Edwin Green, Bellaire, and Mrs. Floyd Pierson, Lewisville; two sisters, Mrs. Vernon Hayward, Wheeling and Mrs. Griff Cross, Canton; a brother, Clifford Workman, Canton, and five grandchildren.

          Funeral services were held in the Blowers-Campbell funeral home at Beallsville Sunday afternoon in charge of Rev. LeRoy C. Henne of the Woodsfield Methodist church. Burial was in the Beallsville cemetery.

 

Ritchie, Angeline Ritchie nee Shook

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 10, 1946

          Mrs. Angeline Ritchie, 57, died Saturday [October 5, 1946] at her home in Fly, a few miles above New Matamoras following illness.

          Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Gravel Hill Baptist church at Fly. Interment was in Witten cemetery, Rodney Campbell of Sistersville was the funeral director.

          Mrs. Ritchie was the daughter of Levi and Sarah Rowles Shook. She leaves three sons and three daughters.

 

Rouse, Belinda Evelyn Rouse nee Nalley

Source: Newspaper in 1946 "Mrs. Rouse Dies At Murphytown At Age 101 Years; Native Of Ohio"

Mrs. Belinda Evelyn Rouse, one of Wood County's oldest residents, died this morning at 8:40 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Treadway, at Murphytown, at the age 101. Mrs. Rouse was 101 years of age on September 12, 1945.

A native of Woodsfield, Ohio, she was married to the late George W. Rouse in 1865. They moved to Parkersburg in 1867, and the remainder of Mrs. Rouse's life was spent in the Murphytown community. She was a member of the Murphytown Methodist church.

Five of the fourteen children born to Mrs. Rouse survive. They are Mrs. John Kay Dye of this city; Mrs. A. A. Main of Erie, Pennsylvania; Mrs. John Treadway, with whom she made her home; Mr. Russell Rouse of Davisville, and Charles A. Rouse of Sydney, Arkansas. Also surviving are 40 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. [See also, Belinda Evelyn Rouse (Nally)]

 

Russell, G. Harold Russell

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 29 Jul 1946

G. Harold Russell of 122 34th st. SE, employed at Diebold, Inc., died Sunday night in Aultman Hospital after a 10-day illness from pneumonia and complications.

Born at East Sparta 36 years ago, Mr. Russell had spent the greater part of his life in that vicinity. He was graduated from East Sparta High School and was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Industry and of Pike Grange.

He leaves his widow, Mrs. Freda Russell; a son, Larry of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Russell, and a brother, Paul Russell, residing near Battlesburg.

The body is at the McCreery-Kreighbaum funeral home at East Sparta where rites will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Gerald G. North. Burial will be in Melscheimer Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday and the grange will hold services at 8:30.

 

Saffle, Louise Matilda Saffle nee Klay

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1946

          Mrs. Louise Matilda Saffle passed away at 5:35 o clock Sunday evening [January 20, 1946] at her home on Holiday avenue, just off West Marietta street, Woodsfield. On the previous Friday night she had suffered a stroke and did not regain consciousness.

          She was about 55 years of age.

          Surviving are her husband, J. Albert Saffle; one son, T-Cpl. Roy F. Saffle, who is a patient in McCloskey General Hospital, Temple, Texas; her mother, Mrs. Barbara Klay, of near Sardis; one sister, Mrs. Elma Dangel, of near Sardis, and two brothers, Herman Klay of Ravenna and Ernest Klay, Sardis.

          Funeral services were conducted at the Galbraith funeral home on Wednesday afternoon with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.

          Mrs. Saffle was a woman of fine personality and her death in the prime of life is a matter of deep regret not only to her family but to many friends.

 

Schumacher, Joseph P. Schumacher

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 21, 1946

          Joseph. P. Schumacher, 67, well known retired Fleming county farmer, died at his home near Elizaville, Kentucky, Friday morning [ March 15, 1946] about 9:30, following an illness of five years ago. He had been in poor health since then and was bedfast for two years prior to his death.

          A son of the late Louis and Elizabeth Rudolph Schumacher, natives of Germany, Mr. Schumacher was born in Ripley, O., on March 27, 1878. He moved to Fleming county as a young man, having occupied the residence in which he died for 54 years.

          A gentleman of unimpeachable integrity, Mr. Schumacher had many friends in Mason as well as in Fleming county, who heard of his death with regret. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic church in Flemingsburg and a member of the Holy Name Society of the Church.

          He is survived by a sister, Miss Mary Schumacher, who resided with him at Elizaville, a brother, Louis Schumacher, of West Fourth street, this city, and a number of nieces and nephews.

          The remains were taken to the McClure funeral home in Flemingsburg to be prepared for burial and were returned to his late residence this afternoon.

          Funeral services will be held at 9:00 o clock Monday morning at St. Charles Church in Flemingsburg. Rev. John Danz, pastor of the church, will intone the Requiem High Mass and interment will be in the Catholic cemetery at Washington. Taken from Kentucky paper.

          Mr. Schumacher is survived by a number of local cousins among them being Albert and Frank Schumacher, and Mrs. Flora Burgbacher.

 

Scott, Joseph O. Scott

Source: newspaper clipping, Monroe Co., Ohio; May 1946

James O. Scott passed away on Monday, May 13th, at his home on Lower Salem, Route 2. He was the son of the late Cynthia Miller, and was born May 26, 1886, being at the time of his death, 60 years, eleven months and thirteen days of age.

Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Alzie Ferrell in 1924. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Bessie Scott, of Alliance; Virginia and Bonnie Scott, of the home; four sons, Charles, Jack, Melvin and James Scott; two step-children; four step grandchildren and one grandchild.

Funeral services were held at the Creighton Ridge Church on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in the presence of many sympathizing relatives and friends, with Rev. W. A. Weddle officiating. Burial was made in the McVay cemetery.

Card of Thanks

The family desire to thank all their friends and neighbors for their help and the sympathy extended during the illness and at the time of the death of our beloved husband and father. Such acts of kindness shall never be forgotten.

------THE FAMILY

 

Shafer, Alonzo Shafer

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1946

          Alonzo Shafer, 82, died suddenly at his home here Saturday evening [February 16, 1946]. He was a brother of Daniel S. Shafer, who died last Dec. 15.

          Funeral services were held in the Bauer-Turner funeral home here Tuesday afternoon, with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Smith, Frank Smith

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1946

          Frank Smith, 66, unmarried, died suddenly Monday, Jan. 14. He was cutting mine props with a neighbor on the L. E. Smith farm in Wayne township, and seemed in usual health. While carrying a prop from the hillside to the loading point, he dropped to the ground and his fellow workers found his lifeless body a few minutes later.

          Mr. Smith lived alone in the Edwina community, where he spent his entire life.

          Funeral services in charge of T. A. Christy were held Wednesday at the Richfork Church of Christ, followed by interment in Barber Ridge cemetery.

 

Smith, Hilda Smith nee Hamilton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1946

          A death which shocked not only Woodsfield but the entire community was that of Mrs. Hilda Smith, 35, which occurred at five o clock aboard a train near Mansfield. Mrs. Smith and husband, Paul Smith, were en route to their home here from Phoenix, Arizona, where she had been a patient in a hospital for five months.

          Mrs. Smith was born Jan. 29, 1911, the daughter of Homer L. and Mary Christman Hamilton, who survive.

          Surviving besides her husband and parents are two sisters, Mrs. Opal Schwall, of near Lewisville, and Miss Elsie Hamilton of the home; seven brothers, Ray of Minneapolis, Minn., Willard of Mansfield, Pfc. Herbert Hamilton, stationed with the U. S. Army in Japan; and Eugene, Edwin, Arthur and Gerald Hamilton, of the home.

          Mrs. Hamilton formerly owned and operated the Vogue Dress Shop in Woodsfield. She was a member of St. Paul s Evangelical and reformed Church and of the Junior Women s Guild, always being active in all activities of the church.

          Funeral services which were largely attended were held at two o clock Sunday at the Sunday at the Bauer and Turner funeral home, with Rev. Walter M. Trogler officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.

          Mrs. Smith was gifted with a fine personality and numbered her friends by the score. Her business venture filled a definite need in Woodsfield. Its success justified her faith in it and the fact that failing health necessitated her giving it up was a matter of regret to customers. She is kindly remembered by all who knew her.

 

Spence, George Spence

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1946

          George Spence, who would have been ninety years old January 2^nd, passed away Saturday [December 7, 1946] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. I. G. Beardmore.

          Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Beardmore, with whom he resided; Mrs. Margaret Mozena, of Akron; and Mrs. Maude Harris, of Caldwell. Two children preceded him in death.

          Funeral services were held at South Main Street Church of Christ Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o clock. Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiated. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Gardner funeral home of Stafford.

 

Srodes, Mrs. John J. Srodes

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated , August 22, 1946

          Mrs. John Srodes, who was __ years old on March 5, died Sunday at midnight [August 11, 1946] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John G. Hulton of Lattope, Pa., following a long illness. Mrs. Srodes was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania. In addition to Mrs. Hulton, two sons, W. G. Srodes of Orlando, Fla., and John Srodes of Woodsfield, also survives. There are three grandchildren, John G., Richard and Marjorie Hulton.

          The body was brought to the Galbraith funeral home here where services were held Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev. Warren G. McCready of the Presbyterian church. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery.

          The Srodes family came to Woodsfield in 1920 when Rev. John Srodes was pastor of the Presbyterian church and the family made many friends here while they resided in the Presbyterian manse. In 1924 Rev. Srodes retired after serving for 35 years in the ministry. The family continued to reside here until 1925 when both Rev. Srodes and a daughter Miss Mary Srodes died.

          Mrs. Srodes was gifted with a fine personality and not only as the wife of a popular minister but in many contacts both in and out of the church, she won scores of friends at and near Woodsfield. They remember her kindly and extend sympathy to the bereaved family in the loss of a good mother.

 

Staley, Mary Ann Staley, nee Thomas

Source: The Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio; April 19, 1946

Mrs. Mary Ann Staley, 86, passed away Thursday ___ p.m.* at her home, ___* Burlington Road, Martins Ferry. Mother of Mrs. Lucinda Phillips, George Friend, Samuel and Frederick Staley. The body was removed to the Heslop funeral home where services will be held Monday 2 p.m., Rev. Howard Miller officiating.

*Submitter's Note: The numbers printed here on my copy of this obituary were very difficult to read.

 

Stephen, John R. Stephen

Zanesville [Ohio] Times Recorder; Tuesday, 26 November 1946

John R. Stephen, 63, of Calais, Monroe county, died at 10:45 o'clock Sunday night in St. Francis hospital (Cambridge) where he had been a patient since Wednesday.

He was born in Monroe county and for the past several years had lived at Calais. He was a member of the Seneca Valley Church of Christ and had been a farmer.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mattie Stephen of the home, four sons, Kyle of Canton, Orion, who is in the navy, and Vernon and Neal of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Forshey of Guernsey, O., Mrs. Thelma Uppole of the home; and Mrs. Florence Bunting of Quaker City; two brothers and four sisters.

The body has been taken to the Eberle funeral home in Quaker City, pending arrangements. Burial will be in Calais cemetery.

 

Stephens, Ella Stephens

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 29, 1946

          Mrs. Ella Stephens, widow of Elias Stephens of Laings died at her home early Monday morning [August 26, 1946] following an illness.

          She was born near Laings, November 2, 1866 and spent most of her life in that community where she was well known.

          She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Martin, and four grandchildren, Mrs. Gerald Brown, Dean, Ruth and Lois Martin, all of Laings.

          Her husband preceded her in death 10 years ago.

          One brother, F. M. Dennis, Clarinda, Iowa, also survives.

          The body was brought to the Galbraith funeral home and remained there, where held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 followed by final rites at the Woodsfield Baptist church on Neuhart Ridge. Rev. A. W. Kuriowich, pastor of the church officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.

 

Talbott, James Lee Talbott

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 19 Dec 1946

Talbott

James Lee, 64 - 19th st., Barberton, age 6 months. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Talbot. [sic] Funeral arrangements announced later. Friends may call at chapel. Services Friday at 2 p.m. at chapel. Burial Lakewood. (Campfield-Hickman)

 

Tidd, Jane Tidd

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1946

          Mrs. Jane Tidd, 83, died Wednesday [February 20, 1946] at her home near Round Bottom.

          Short funeral services will be held at the Bauer-Turner funeral home Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by final services in the Chapel Hill church at Round Bottom, Minister Traylor officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

 

Tuel, William Tuel

Coon Rapids Enterprise Friday, February 15, 1946

WM. TUEL VICTIM OF SUNDAY S FIRE

BURNS RECEIVED IN FLAMES OF HOME PROVE FATAL

Funeral Services Held at Methodist Church Thursday

In a fire Sunday afternoon that destroyed the Ed Tuel home on the west edge of town and all its contents and fatally burned Ed s father, William, the Coon Rapids community suffered its most severe fire loss in many months.

Mr. and Mrs. George Kern were driving past the Tuel home on highway 141 just west of the fairgrounds when they noted the side of the house on fire, stopped and alarmed the Tuel family, who were in the house.

In attempting to move a five gallon can of kerosene on the porch Ed Tuel upset it, adding fuel to the flame which spread to a quantity of fuel oil which quickly engulfed the small frame dwelling in flames.

The elder Tuel remembered some money in the house and tried to go in and get it but in the attempt was badly burned and although rushed to St. Anthony s Hospital at Carroll at once died the next day from his injuries.

The Coon Rapids fire department responded to the alarm promptly but the house was a mass of flames when they arrived and the loss was complete including all the furniture and other personal effects of the Tuel family.

The firemen prevented the flames from spreading to other buildings just north of the dwelling.

Funeral services for William Tuel were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon with the pastor, the Rev. Eugene Alexander, in charge.

Miss Eleanor Rippey and Miss Patricia Williams sang "Ivory Palaces" and "Softly and Tenderly" with Miss Dorothy Alexander playing the accompaniment.

Casket bearers were Lox Conner, Pat Carroll, Wm. Hupp, Fred Kennedy, Henry Schultz, and Dick Sigler. Interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery.

The life sketch as read by the Rev. Alexander follows:

William Henry, youngest son of William Henry and Margaret Knight Tuel, was born in Carroll county, Iowa, March 14, 1876. Mr. Tuel was badly burned when his son Edward s home was destroyed by fire Sunday, February 11, 1946. Though rushed immediately to St. Anthony s Hospital at Carroll he passed away Monday afternoon at about 2:30. His age was 69 years, 10 months and 27 days.

Mr. Tuel followed the vocation of farming and except for seven years spent in Dallas county lived his entire life in Carroll county.

He was united in marriage to Bessie M. Blanchard at Coon Rapids in January 1896. She preceded him in death in 1906. To this union five children were born: Vernie of Glidden, Sylvia Young of Des Moines, Mrs. Clarence Hupp of Coon Rapids, Paul of Cambridge, Minn., and Edward E. of Coon Rapids. Besides these five children he is survived by ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers; Luther Tuel of Milford, Iowa, and Richard of Evansville, Minn. He leaves other relatives and many friends.

 

Weber, John W. Weber

Source: The Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon; Thursday, December 19, 1946 (Page 2)

DEATHS

John W. Weber, age 74, died at his home near Lewisville, Tuesday evening, following illness.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Amanda Weber, and the following children: Mrs. Stella Brighan [sic Brigham] of Lewisville; Mrs. Olive Springer and Miss Anne Weber of Long Island, New York; Calvin Weber and Miss Martha Lee Weber of Lewisville. One sister, Mrs. Anna Young of Shreve; one brother, D.H. Weber of Lewisville, and sixteen grandchildren also survive.

Funeral arrangements in charge of the Gardner funeral home of Stafford, are incomplete at this time.

 

Wise, Nancy Virginia Wise, nee Scott

Source: The Spirit of Democracy (Woodsfield, Ohio); 14 March 1946

Nancy Virginia Scott Wise, youngest daughter of John Welsey and Ruth Farro Scott, was born in Pleasant County, W. Va., Sept. 19, 1878 and died at her home on Pleasant Ridge, Feb. 25, 1946 at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 6 days.

She was united in marriage to Asa Atkinson Wise, March 7, 1906 and to this union were born eight children, as follows; Emery L. Wise of Marietta; William O. Wise, Mrs. Velma I. Holiday and Harold F. Wise, of Graysville; Mrs. Ida R. Morris, of Canton; James B. Wise of Graysville; Asa A. Wise Jr., of the home; and an infant son George Wesley Wise, who preceded her in death.

Four sisters and four brothers also preceded her in death, as follows; Mrs. Mary Willison; Mrs. Sarah Ann Smith; Mrs. Elizabeth Kinkade; Mrs. Isabelle Smith; Issac, Charles, George and Matthew.

Those left to mourn her departure are her husband, Asa Wise; seven children, 13 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Smith; two brothers; Grant Scott of Mannington, W.Va., and William Scott of Yale, Oklahoma, also a host of more distant relatives, and friends.

She had been in failing health for the past nine years, having been unable to walk for the past four years. She obeyed the gospel at the age of 13, at the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ and lived a faithful Christian life. She will long be remembered as a kind and loving wife and mother, always ready and willing to give a helping hand. All that loving hands could do failed and she quitely passed from this world into the hands of Him that knoweth and doeth all things well.

"Peacefully sleeping resting at last

Earth's weary toils and troubles are past.

She suffered in silence in patience she bore

Till God called her home to suffer no more"

Interment was made in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

*Submitter's Note: Another newspaper clipping contained basically the same information. Only the last paragraph differed with this addition:

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon February 27th, at two o'clock at the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, and burial was made in the cemetery nearby. Elder Thomas A. Christy officiated.

 

Withrow, Zulu Withrow, nee Schell

Source: The Terre Haute [Indiana] Tribune; 6 Dec 1946

Mrs. Zulu Withrow

Mrs. Zulu Withrow, 47 years old, died at ____* o'clock Thursday night at her residence, 1640 Third avenue. She is survived by the husband, Cloyd; a son, Alfred A. Withrow, city; two brothers, Miles Schell of Cisne, Ill., and Forrest Schell of Terre Haute and a sister, Mrs. Viola Long of Mason, Ill. The body was taken to the H.P. Martin Funeral Home and was returned to the residence Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held there at ____* o'clock Monday afternoon with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park.

*Submitter's Note: The copy of the obituary was very bad, and these numbers were not readable.

 

Workman, Gertrude Caroline Workman nee Reichel

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 11, 1946

          Mrs. Gertrude Caroline Workman, 84, died at her home on Cash Ridge near Bellaire, on Route 1, Saturday morning, [July 6, 1946], after an illness of three weeks.

          A long-time resident of the Cash Ridge section, Mrs. Workman was born at Trail Run, Feb. 7, 1864, the daughter of Christopher and Veronica Yester Reichel. She was married to Henry Wiegel, who died several years ago, and they were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Fred Sulsberger, Woodsfield; Mrs. John Jones, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Raymond Smith, Bellaire, Route 1, and John T. Wiegel, Cleveland.

          She was later married to Bruce Workman who preceded her in death eight years ago.

          Funeral services were held in St. Paul s Evangelical and Reformed church here Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Walter M. Trogler officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.

          Mrs. Workman often visited at the Sulsberger home here and was always a welcome visitor both in the home and in the community. She was loved by all who knew her for her kindly disposition and her willingness to be of help at any time.

 

Yoho, Caroline Yoho, nee Young
 DEATH: Caroline Yoho, d. 6 May 1946, Center Twp., b. 29 Mar 1861, Monroe Co.,
 Pneumonia, Housewife, Parents. Fred Young, father.
 (Source: Monroe Co., Ohio Health Department Book ? - extracted by Clarice &  John Stanley, 2/18/1988)

 

Young, Henry Young

Source: The Shreve [Ohio] News; 13 Dec 1946

Henry Young Dies at 87

Henry Young, 87, passed away Saturday morning at his home east of Shreve. The Young family formerly lived in Monroe county, Ohio, and came to this community about 20 years ago.

Surviving are his wife, Anna; five sons, Ed of Newark, George of Wooster, Charles, Earnest and Raymond of Shreve; one brother, John of Jolton, Tenn.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Morgan Funeral Home with Rev. W. H. Christian officiating. Burial was in Shreve Cemetery.

 

Zwick, John Zwick

Source:  The Louisville Herald, dated 14 Feb 1946
(John Zwick was born on 04 Dec 1868 in Lewisville, Monroe Co., OH.. He died on 08 Feb 1946 in Louisville, Stark Co., OH..)

John ZWICK, 77, a retired farmer, died Saturday in the home of a son, Clarence Zwick of Devinney Ave., Louisville. Born in Monroe County, Mr.Zwick resided in Louisville 34 years. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Emma Zwick; nine sons, Clarence, John, Harry, Homer and Francis all of Louisville, Roman of Massillon, Ralph and Marion of Canton and Edward of Harrisburg; two daughters, Mrs. A. M. Kramer and Mrs. Romia Rothermel of Canton; five brothers, Peter, George, Joseph and Charles of Lewisville, Monroe County, and Michael of Louisville; one sister, Mrs. Rosie Smithberger of Noble County; 33 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The body will be taken today from the Paquelet panors to the home of Clarence Zwick.

Services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Louis Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery at Harrisburg.

 

 

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