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Monroe County Obituaries

1956

 

 

 

Bach, Thomas Bach

Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; 20 Sep 1956

Services Held Monday For Thomas Bach

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Thomas Bach, 80, of Lewisville Route 2, who died last Friday at Marietta Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for several days.

The Rev. Lowell Kiger conducted the rites from the late residence. Mallett funeral home, Stafford, was in charge of arrangements and burial was in Friendship cemetery.

Mr. Bach was born in Lewisville, a son of John and Louisa Weber Bach. He was a member of the Summerfield Methodist church.

Survivors include his widow, Rena Herlan Bach; two sons, Ralph and Lloyd Bach, of Lewisville, Route 2; two sisters, Mrs. Tillie Danford, of Columbus, and Mrs. Laura Wise, of Short Hill, N.J.

 

Beller, Maude C. Beller, nee Miller

Source: The Dover [Ohio] Daily Reporter; 3 Jul 1956

Mrs. Maude C. Beller, 77, of 438 E. 2nd St., Dover, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Union Hospital following a fall in downtown Dover last week.

She was born in Carroll County near Magnolia, the daughter of the late George and Isabella Baum Miller. She was a member of the First Moravian Church, Trinity Bible Class and the Caroline Reinke Missionary Division of the church.

She is survived by a son, Robert of Dover; four daughters, Mrs. Ross A. Wagner of Birmingham, Mich., Mrs. Clayton T. Kessler of Springfield, Mrs. Ralph H. Gibbs of Sabina and Mrs. R. J. Von Bergen of Dover; a sister, Mrs. Blaine Russell and a brother, Frank Miller, both of rural East Sparta and seven grandchildren, including William D. Beller of Dover. Her husband, Charles, a well-known businessman, died in 1936. She was also preceded in death by a brother and four sisters.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Grams officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Submitter s Note: Below is a second obituary.

Mrs. Charles Beller

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 3 Jul 1956, p 26

DOVER -- Mrs. Maude C. Beller, 77, of 438 E. 2nd st, who was born near Magnolia in Carroll county, succumbed Monday in Union Hospital here.

She was the widow of Charles Beller, who died in 1936.

A member of First Moravian Church, she belonged to Trinity Bible Class and Caroline Reinke Missionary Division.

Surviving are a son, Robert W. of Dover; four daughters, Mrs. R. J. Von Bergen of Dover, Mrs. Ross Wagner of Birmingham, Mich., Mrs. Clayton T. Kessler of Springfield and Mrs. Ralph H. Gibbs of Sabina; a sister, Mrs. Blaine Russell of near East Sparta; a brother, Frank Miller of near East Sparta, and seven grandchildren.

Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. (EST) in the Toland-Herzig funeral home with the Rev. Roy Grams officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Calling hours at the funeral home will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

 

Boesche, Wilbert A. Boesche

Source: The Evening Republican [Columbus, Indiana]; 9 May 1956

W. A. BOESCHE DIES TUESDAY

Funeral Services Friday For Cummins Engine Company Employe.

Wilbert A. "Bill" Boesche, 54, an employe of Cummins Engine company the past 14 years, died at 12:40 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the county hospital where he had been a patient for 16 days.

A life-long resident of this county, he lived with his wife, Edith, at 2501 East Seventh street. Mr. Boesche was born Feb. 13, 1902, to William and Lena Nentrup Boesche.

He was a member of First United Lutheran church and the Bible Study class of the church. Mr. Boesche had been at Cummins since April 8, 1942, and worked in the service department.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at Hathaway funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Allen T. Wallace. Burial will be made at Garland Brook cemetery.

Casket will be open at the funeral home after noon Thursday.

Survivors are the wife; a son, Wilbur Boesche of Columbus, his mother, Mrs. Lena Boesche of Columbus; a sister; and two grandchildren, Ralph and Paul Boesche.

 

Carpenter, John Edwin Carpenter

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 12, 1956

LKP#5

          John Edwin Carpenter, 47, ill for several years, died Friday night, March 9, 1956, at 10:50 o clock, at his home at Ozark, Ohio.

          Mr. Carpenter was born at Ozark September 14, 1908, a son of Lewis C. and Ellen Mae Truex Carpenter and was a member of the Church of Christ. Prior to his illness he was employed as a steel worker in Orrville.

          Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Leona Claus Carpenter; four sons, Paul Carpenter of Rittman, Wilbert Carpenter of Marshallville; Clayton Carpenter, Airman Second Class, with the Air Force and at present home on leave, and Clifford Carpenter, of the home; a daughter, Laura Mae Carpenter, of the home; a brother, Lewis C. Carpenter, Jr., of Barberton; one sister, Mrs. Lee Bilyeu, of Ozark and two grandchildren.

          Friends are being received at the Harper and Campbell Funeral Home in Beallsville, where brief services will be conducted this Monday afternoon at one o clock.

          Additional services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o clock in the Ozark Church of Christ with Evangelist Kenneth Anguish, of Malaga, officiating. Interment will follow in the Ozark cemetery.

 

Cates, Louis L. Cates

Source: Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 30 Aug 1956

LOUIS CATES FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME

Father Of Lyle Cates Here, Had Been In Poor Health For Past Two Years.

Louis L. Cates, 74, a lifelong resident of Indian Prairie township, was found dead at his home southeast of Johnsonville about two o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

A son, Lyle Cates, of Fairfield, discovered the body. Mr. Cates had been in poor health the past two years and under a doctor's care for a heart condition.

Finished Chores

It is believed that Mr. Cates had finished his morning chores about his farm home and had gone in the house to read. He was found in a chair, a book in his lap. The radio was on. He is believed to have died about 9:30-10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Coroner Bob Johnson did not hold any inquest. Mr. Cates had been under a doctor's care.

Mr. Cates was a farmer in Indian Prairie township and was a member of the New Salem Methodist church.

Funeral services were held from the New Salem church Thursday afternoon (today), with Rev. H. G. Coventry officiating. Burial was in the Cisne cemetery. Crippin's Funeral Home was in charge.

He was born September 20th, 1881, the son of Lorenzo and Mary Cates.

Married In 1904

Mr. Cates was married to Chloe Cariens September 20th, 1904, and three sons were born to this union. His wife died February 23rd,* 1952.

Surviving are his three sons, Lyle of Fairfield; Loren, of Mt. Carroll; and Burl, of Cisne, and two granddaughters. Mr. Cates has no surviving brothers or sisters.

*Submitter's Note: Chloe's obituary indicated she died on Sunday which would have been February 24^th.

 

Chapple, Walter J. Chapple

Source: The Cannelton [Indiana] News; Tuesday, June 5, 1956, Section 1, page 6

Walter L. (Bear) Chapple, 60, died suddenly at 7 p.n. Sunday, June 3, at his home, 707 Washington Street, Tell City. He had been in ill health in recent years, but he had been working at the William Tell Woodcrafters, late, and had been out for dinner Sunday. He had suffered with heart ailment for some time and along toward evening he felt worse than usual. He lay down across his bed while Mrs. Chapple and a daughter went after some medicine for him. When they returned home he had passed away. A heart attack was the cause of death.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Chapple, the deceased was born in Tell City on March 15, 1896, and spent his entire life in the city of his birth, He was married, October 3, 1918* in Cannelton to Miss Rose Cox.

Surviving beside the wife are four daughters, Mrs. Walter (Louise) Gilliland and Mrs. Eugene (Naomi) Heckel, both of Tell City, Mrs. Joe (Agnes) Siscel, Evansville, Mrs. James (Betty Jo) Mayfield, Norfolk, Va.; two sons, James Chapple, Evansville, and Ralph Chapple, Boston, Mass.; three brothers, Herbert Chapple, Los Angeles, Calif., Lawrence Chapple, Brookville, Ohio, William Chapple, Tobinsport; two sisters, Miss Rose Chapple, Terre Haute and Mrs. Louise Hermit, Los Angeles, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren.

Mr. Chapple was a member of the First Methodist Church and he had been a member of Perry County Post No. 213 American Legion. He was an ardent baseball fan for many years and played with the Tell City Grays. He was outstanding as an amateur baseball player and widely known for his ability as a catcher. He was often behind the plate when his famous Bix Six Leimgruber was in the pitching position, the umpire many times announced: The battery for today s game, Leimgruber and Chapple.

Mr. Chapple was an expert handsawyer. He worked in various factories in Tell City. For many years he did handsawing in the plant of the Tell City Chair Company and was doing this work at the William Tell Woodcrafters at the time of his death.

Mr. Chapple was a veteran of World War I. He belonged to Tell City s original Company I of the national guard and served with that outfit in Mexican Border service, later going on to serve during the first world war.

Bear as he was best known to everyone in this area was a good natured man, he had many friends and always was ready with a smile and a good word when he met anyone. He never met a stranger, he was easy to know.

The body is at the Finch funeral home where it will remain until 11 a.m. Thursday. It will then be taken to First Methodist church where it will lie in state until the funeral hour at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. James A. McKinney, church pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery with a military graveside rites in charge of members of the American Legion.

[From the collection of Allie Elizabeth Morris Hinton. Submitted by Paula Hinton Frichtl.]

*Submitter s Note: The Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941 gives the registration for this marriage as 1 Nov 1917 in Perry County. A Cannelton [Indiana] Telephone newspaper article dated November 15, 1917 reported that the marriage took place November 8, 1917 which seems likely with the registration date of November 1.

 

Claybaugh, Ralph R. Claybaugh

Souce: The Peoria [Illinois] Star Journal; 21 Jan 1956

Dr. Claybaugh, Veterinarian, of Brimfield, Dies

Freeport, Ill. -- Dr. R. R. Claybaugh, 74, a state veterinarian who lived at Brimfield, collapsed and died today of a heart ailment.

He was found lying in an alley near the Hotel Freeport where he and his wife were staying. A filling station attendant told police Dr. Claybaugh had stopped at the station at 6:20 a.m., complained of feeling ill and said he would return to the hotel for some heart medicine.

Hospital attendants said Dr. Claybaugh had suffered a coronary attack. He was a veterinarian with the Illinois state department of agriculture and traveled throughout the state.

Funeral arrangements are being made by the Taylor funeral home in Brimfield.

*Submitter's Note: Below is a more complete obituary.

 

Claybaugh, Ralph R. Claybaugh

Souce: The Peoria [Illinois] Star Journal; 22 Jan 1956

Dr. Claybaugh Dies; Services Set Monday

Brimfield. -- Funeral services for Dr. R. R. Claybaugh, 74, a state veterinarian, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Taylor Funeral Home here. The Rev. L. L. Pearce will officiate.

Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon and evening. Interment will be in Swan Lake Memory gardens.

Dr. Claybaugh collapsed and died Friday of a heart ailment.

He was born in Stark County, Sept. 26, 1881, a son of Edgar Claybaugh and Lillian Kinkaid.* He married Sarah Alden at Toulon Feb. 17, 1903.

He is survived by an only son, Milan D. Claybaugh of Elmwood; a brother, Claude C. Claybaugh of Toulon; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Howell of Toulon and Mrs. Edith Kilby of Coal Valley; two half sisters, Clara of Toulon, Mary of Galva; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Maude Pyle, preceded him in death.

He was a member of the Baptist church of Toulon and a resident of Brimfield for 39 years.

*Submitter s Note: His mother was Levina Ann Kinkade, daughter of David Kinkade and Mary (Cronin) Kinkade.

 

Costello, Clarence E. Costello

Source:  The San Diego [California] Union; 10 Dec 1956

Rosary   Today    For

Clarence    Costello

        Clarence E. Costello, 68, of 3937 Texas St., a retired real estate salesman, died Friday in his home.  He was a native of Nebraska and had lived here 15 years.

        Surviving are his widow, Hazel; six sons, Donald, Edwin, Richard, James, Jack and Paul; three sisters, Mary, Frances and Loretto and two brothers, Morris and Leo.

        The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Church.  Requiem mass will be said at 9 a.m. tomorrow.  Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

 

Cronin, Fannie L. Cronin, nee Hammond

Source: The St. Marys [West Virginia] Oracle; 4 Oct 1956

Mrs. Fannie L. Cronin, 80, the widow of Andrew W. Cronin, died Sept. 29 at the home of her son, Michael, of St. Marys, R. F. D. She was a daughter of the late Francis M. and Louisa Cunningham Hammond, born in Ritchie County August 8, 1876.

She is survived by two sons, Michael, at whose home she died, and Lewis Cronin of Parkersburg; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Lamp, Clarksburg and Mrs. C. W. Curfman, Nitro; four brothers, William and Ace Hammond, both of St. Marys; Charles Hammond, of Cleveland, O and Thomas Hammond, of Davis, W. Va.

Funeral services were held at the Michael Cronin residence, Monday, Oct. 1, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Osbourn officiating and interment was made in the Cronin cemetery.

 

Cunningham, Jesse W. Cunningham

Source: The Dayton [Ohio] Daily News; 13 Feb 1956

Services for Jesse W. Cunningham, 73, of Clearwater, Fla., a Dayton resident 45 years, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Schlientz and Moore funeral home, 1632 Wayne av., Dayton, by The* Rev. Earl W. Toy. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Cunningham died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday at Miami Valley hospital after an illness of a year and a half. Born at Georgetown, Ky., he had been employed at the Frigidaire division of General Motors Corp., 38 years. He moved to Florida after his retirement six years ago. He was a member of the Methodist church at Clearwater, Fla.

Mr. Cunningham had resided the last year and a half with a nephew, Charles Green, 2037 Brookline av., Dayton. Also surviving is a stepdaughter, Mrs. Nellie Corbin of Columbus.

*Submitter s Note: I m not sure why the word the was capitalized here.

 

DeVault, Karen DeVault

Source:  The Daily Reporter (Dover, Ohio); 14 Aug 1956

DeVault Infant

        Graveside services for a daughter* stillborn to Mr. and Mrs. William DeVault of 410 E. 4th St in Union Hospital at 11:40 last night will be held tomorrow morning at 10 in Dover Burial Park.

        The Rev Reinhard Krause will officiate with the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home in charge.

        Surviving in addition to the parents are two sisters and two brothers, Vicky Lynn, Sandra Lu, Billy Dallas** and William of the home.

Submitter's Notes: 

        *In the 1998 obituary of her father, William Henry DeVault, was this sentence:  "In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen DeVault . . . ."

        **Billy Dallas might be William Dallison, the son of the Mrs. DeVault mentioned here (Florentine Kessler DeVault) and her previous marriage to William G. Dallison in 1946.

 

Dexheimer, Roy C. Dexheimer, Sr.

Source: The Illinois State Journal [Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois];Friday, 07 December 1956, pages 01 & 02

2 KILLED IN 2 SEPARATE ACCIDENTS

Roy C. Dexheimer sr., 65, of R. R. 4, and Peggy L. Miller, 10 months, of R. R. 1, Waverly, were both killed in separate auto accidents which occurred in the county yesterday. The county highway death toll now stands at 46 for the year.

Dexheimer, owner and manager of Moonlight Gardens skating rink, and Peggy L. Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miller, were both pronounced dead at St. John's hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were injured in the accident which took the life of their daughter.

Dexheimer was fatally injured when the car which he was driving was struck by a Wabash freight train at the Iles junction at Third and Iles Ave. at 4:27 p.m. yesterday.

SHIFTS TO WRONG GEAR

Deputy Sheriffs John Leone and Burt Lacey reported that Dexheimer was traveling east on Iles Ave., and apparently stopped his car four feet from the track and attempted to shift into reverse gear but made contact with low gear and when he accelrated the car plunged forward in front of the train. The car was dragged 1100 feet in front of the train which was traveling southwest.

The train, number 554A, was pulling 75 loaded freight cars. The engineer was E. H. Barregarye, of 1007 S. Ninth St., the conductor, J. A. Grow, of Decatur.

Coroner W. C. Teleford, who will conduct inquests into both deaths, said that Engineer Barregarye reported the train was traveling about 25 miles an hour when the collision occurred.

Mr. Dexheimer is survived by wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Roy C. jr., and Robert L., both of Springfield; five brothers, Dick, of Pasadena, Calif.; Harry, John, Orlin and Charles, all of Springfield; sister, Mrs. Mabel King, Springfield; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Odd Fellows lodge 166 and Laurel Methodist church. The body is at the Bisch memorial home.

Submitter's Note: Below is a second notice.

Roy C. Dexheimer, Sr.

Source: The Illinois State Journal [Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois]; Saturday, 08 December 1956, page 13

Funeral services for Roy C. Dexheimer sr., 65, of 1765 Wabash Ave., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Bisch funeral home. Rev. H. E. Sortor will officiate and burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Mr. Dexheimer was killed Thursday when the car he was driving was struck by a Wabash railroad freight train at the Iles junction, Third St. and Iles Ave.

 

Ellis, Fannie E. Ellis, nee Pratt

Source: The Ashtabula [Ohio] Star Beacon; 15 Mar 1956

City Deaths

Mrs. Charles Ellis

SAYBROOK -- Mrs. Fannie. Ellis, 69, Depot Rd., died 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in her home here. She suffered a cerebral hemorrhage 10 days ago.

Born in Pleasant,* W. Va., May 11, 1886, she was a resident of Saybrook five years. She was a member of Saybrook Methodist Church.

Mrs. Ellis is survived by her husband, Charles M., one son, Earl of Omaha, Neb.; one daughter, Mrs. Effie G. Johnson of Ashtabula; two brothers, William Pratt of Conneaut and Phillip Pratt of Ashtabula; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Birkhimer of Salem, Mrs. May Utterback of Salem and Mrs. Eunice White of Eagleville and three grandchildren.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Zaback Funeral Home. Rev. Hubert E. Cobb, pastor of Saybrook Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Eagleville Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

*Submitter's Note: This is Pleasants Co., West Virginia.

 

Faber, Beulah T. Faber, nee Launer

Source: The Statesman [Salem, Oregon]; 8 Apr 1956

Woman Burns to Death in Fiery Head-On Crash on Salem Bypass; 6 Persons Hurt

Lebanon Child Listed as 'Criticial'; Ex-Salem Woman Victim of Holocaust

by JERRY STONE

Staff Writer, The Statesman

A 49-year-old Central Point woman died Saturday in a flaming head-on crash on Salem bypass near the Boone road overcrossing. Six Lebanon persons were injured, one critically, in the accident which state police called "one of the worst" of their experience.

The dead woman was identified by officers as Mrs. Beulah Faber, a onetime Salem resident. Her death raised the 1956 Marion County traffic toll to four and upped the Marion-Polk total to six.

The six Lebanon persons, riding in a northbound 1953 Buick, were listed by officers as driver Ellery McClain, 65, and his wife, Leota, 63; their son and wife, Eldon, 41, and Leona, 39; and the younger couple's two children, Eldonna, 14, and Karen, 10.

In Critical Condition

All were rushed by Willamette ambulance to Salem General Hospital where Karen was reported in "critical" condition with fractures of skull, right arm and both legs. Mrs. Leota McClain was listed "serious" with an arm fracture and facial lacerations. Ellery McClain was reported to have a pelvic fracture and hand burns. The other three were less seriously hurt and Eldonna and her mother later were released from the hospital.

Officer Floyd Morrill said quick action of other motorists in pulling the Lebanon party from their burning car probably saved them from the flames.

Body Consumed

Mrs. Faber's body was almost completely consumed by fire which flashed through both vehicles upon impact. She was alone in her southbound 1956 Chevrolet at time of the 9:45 a.m. accident.

The tragic crash resulted in the first fatality on the bypass since its opening more than two years ago. Traffic was routed through Salem for 2 1/2 hours while firemen, police and wreckers mopped up the scene. Intense heat melted blacktop and opened a large hole in the bypass surfacing.

Police said several other motorists within close proximity of the accident reported that the Lebanon party's car tried to pass a string of vehicles and met the oncoming Faber car.

Tires Melt

Flames from punctured gas lines and tanks quickly engulfed both cars, ate up tires, upholstery and melted chroming. Called to the scene were the city first aid car, fire department salvage truck, two ambulances and wreckers. Scene of the accident was about four miles southeast of Salem.

Body of Mrs. Faber could not be removed rom the wreckage for more than an hour because of the searing heat. The body was taken to Howell-Edwards Mortuary.

Police indicated that a thorough investigation will be made into the crash.

Visiting Mother

Everett A. Faber, Central Point market owner and husband of the dead woman, said his wife was on route home from Portland where she had been visiting her mother. Faber said he understood the mother was to have accompanied his wife. Since condition of the car made an immediate search difficult, officers checked Portland and found the mother had not made the ill-fated trip.

Mrs. Faber, a 1929 graduate of Willamette University, resided in the Salem and Jefferson areas when a young girl. Her father, Rev. Launer, was a former minister at Salem First Evangelical Church and also served as a pastor in the Jefferson sector.

Crash Victim Active in State Service Work

Mrs. Beulah T. Faber of Central Point, former Salem resident who died in flames in a head-on collision Saturday moning on Salem Bypass near Boone Road Crossing, was known throughout a large area for her activities in Job's Daughters and Methodist Church work.

Vice grand guardian of Job's Daughters of Oregon, she was to be elevated to state grand guardian next week. She also was secretary of the 10-state Western Jurisdiction of the Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Church.

Her father, the late Rev. Fred Launer, was for several years pastor of Evangelical Church in Salem. He moved here from a pastorate in Jefferson and left in 1925 to take a similar position in Albany. A brother, Franklin B. Launer, is a former music professor at Willamette University. Both Mrs. Faber and her husband, Everett Faber, were graduates of Willamette University.

Besides her husband and brother, Mrs. Faber leaves a son, Don Faber, and daughter, Mrs. Patricia Stratton, both of Central Point; mother, Mrs. Alice Launer, Portland; brothers, Franklin B. Launer, Columbia, Mo.; Wilson Launer, Carnation, Wash.; and Linden Launer, Portland; and two grandchildren.

Services will be in Medford. Howell-Edwards Mortuary is in charge of local arrangements.

 

Foughty, Cyrus W. Foughty
SOURCE: The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, OH, 21 July 1956
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
          BARNESVILLE - Services for Cyrus W. Foughty, 67, of Malaga will be held at 2 o'clock (Eastern Standard Time) at the Campbell Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery near Bethesda. Mr. Foughty died Friday in Martins Ferry Hospital.

 

Gilmore, Dora B. Gilmore, nee Coen

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Saturday, 23 Jun 1956

Mrs. Dora B. Gilmore, 9 - A Washington St., Newell, died Friday at 5:15 p.m. at City Hospital following a month's illness. She was 75.

Born in St. Marys, July 28, 1880, Mrs. Gilmore resided in this area for 48 years. She was the widow of Samuel R. Gilmore, who died in 1945.

She was a member of the Newell Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Richard E. Gilmore of Mojave, Calif., and Kenneth E. Gilmore of Salem; two daughters, Mrs. Edwin P. Droke of Arlington, Va., and Mrs. Margaret DeSadier of Jacksonville, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stine of Newell, and Mrs. Maude Knight of Youngstown; a brother, John Coen of Youngstown, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arner Home for Funerals at East Liverpool by the Rev. Dallas Butler. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home tonight and Sunday.

 

Goddard, Benjamin Harrison Goddard

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 20 Jul 1956

Benjamin Harrison Goddard, 77, died at 3 p.m. Thursday at his family home on Pine Ridge in Independence Township.

Born Sept. 22, 1978, in Dana's Run to the late Joseph and Jane Hackatorn* Goddard, he married Cora Herlan on Jan. 9, 1910. She survives.

The deceased, who was employed in farming and oil field work, lived all his life in the Pin [sic--Pine] Ridge community.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Merle Edwin, of the family home; one brother, Frank, of New York; and two sisters, Mrs. Della Knopp of Newport and Mrs. Bertha Mendenhall of Dana's Run. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.

The Rev. Amanda Miller will officiate at funeral services at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Pine Ridge Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Newport Cemetery. Friends may call at Doudna and McClure Funeral Home until the time of services.

*Submitter's Note: This spelling of his mother's maiden name may not be correct.

 

Gutberlet, Caroline Gutberlet, nee Mosser

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 17 or 18 Jan 1956

Mrs. John Gutberlet

Mrs. Caroline Gutberlet, 87, died Monday at 3:40 p.m. at her home on Pleasant Ridge. She was the widow of John Gutberlet.

Born Feb. 16, 1868 in Independence Twp., she was the daughter of the late Christian and Mary Jane (Fryman) Mosser. She was married July 15, 1888 to John Gutberlet, who died July 26, 1935.

Surviving are three sons, Ray of Marietta and L. F. and Guy of Marietta Rt. 5; two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Prunty of Marietta Rt. 5 and Mrs. Lora Oliver of Whipple Rt. 1; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Gutberlet was a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and the WSCS.

Funeral service will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Doudna & McClure Funeral Home, with the Rev. Forrest Willis officiating. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery.

[Submitter s Note: Below is another article about the funeral.]

Gutberlet Services

Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Gutberlet, 87, who died Monday at her home on Pleasant Ridge, were held Thursday afternoon at the Doudna & McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Forrest Willis and W. W. McClure officiating. Burial was in Valley Cemetery.

Pall-bearers were J.E. Patterson. O.D. Erbse, Edward Miller, Harold Zimmer, Clarence Bartell and Harry Prunty.

 

Hall, Clifford Hall

Source:  The Daily Jeffersonian, [Cambridge, Ohio] - Wednesday, 9 May 1956

        STAFFORD -- Funeral services for Clifford Hall, 50, of Mt. Sterling, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Lebanon Methodist Church by Rev. Clarence Hubbard.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

        Mr. Hall died of a heart attack Monday.  The body was brought to Mallett Funeral Home then taken to the home Wednesday.

        The deceased, an employe of Ohio Fuel Gas Co., and a member of the Methodist Church, resided in Monroe County until two years ago.

        Surviving are his widow, Ruby Walters Hall; two daughters, Ethelyn and Linda, and a son, Clyde of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall of Lower Salem R. D.; a brother, Dale of Grand Rapids, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Griffin and Mrs. Ruth Helberling, both of Lower Salem R.D., and Mrs. Edna Hall of Akron.

 

Haskett, Nona Haskett, nee James

Source: The Linton [Indiana] Daily Citizen; Friday, 6 Jan 1956

Former Resident

To Be Buried Here

Mrs. Nona Haskett, about 62 years old, of West Frankfort, Ill., a former resident of Linton, passed away at 6:00 o'clock this morning in a Herrin, Ill. hospital, according to word received here.

Mrs. Haskett was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack James of Linton. She had moved from Linton to Illinois more than thirty years ago.

She is survived by the husband, John Haskett, and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Allen, of the state of Washington, and Mrs. Georgia Cooper of Terre Haute. Her father and two brothers were killed in mine accidents in the Linton vicinity.

Funeral services will be held at West Frankfort Sunday morning. Following the services the body will be brought to Linton for burial in the Fairview cemetery at 1:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon. A short graveside service will be conducted.

 

Henthorn, Larry Lee Henthorn

Source: News Clipping; 24 Dec 1956

Child Killed In Shooting Accident Near Woodsfield Early Sunday Afternoon

A most distressing shooting accident occurred at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Richfork neighborhood, southwest of Woodsfield when Larry Lee Henthorne,* age six, was accidentally shot by his brother while playing with a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun.

Four children of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Henthorne* Larry Lee, 6; Dale, 8; Vernon, 3 and Bonnie, 5 were playing in the family car near their home, the three youngest being in the back seat, while Dale was in the front. Dale, finding his father's gun and shells in the car, proceeded to load the gun and then turned and pointed the gun with both barrels cocked. One of the children grabbed the barrel, causing the gun to discharge, the charge hitting Larry in the head and completely blowing his skull and back part of his head off.

The Henthorne's* also have a daughter, Linda, ten months old.

The body was brought to the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete as we go to press this Monday morning.

*Submitter s Note: This name is usually seen spelled as HENTHORN.

 

Highman, Oscar E. Highman

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 27, 1956

LKP#6

          Oscar E. Highman, son of Duncan and Sarah M. Byers Highman, was born Feb. 7, 1886 and departed this life July 15, 1956, being at the time of time of his departure 70 yrs., 5 mos., and 8 days old.

          He leaves the following survivors; his wife, Myrtle I. Highman; 3 sons, Harold Highman, of Mount Vernon; Edmond Highman, of Woodsfield, and Chester Highman, of Ashland; one daughter, Evelyn Cline, of Polk, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Oliver and Hamilton Highman, both of the Woodsfield, Ohio vicinity.

          He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mrs. David Hartshorn, and four brothers, Abner, James, Clarence and William Highman.

          He was a member of Connor Ridge Methodist Church and was in his car en route to attend the morning worship service when he was fatally stricken. His was a life of devotion to his family. His deepest joy came from the feeling that he had done something to make others happy.

          Funeral services were held at two o clock on Tues. p.m. at the Connor Ridge Methodist Church with Minister Emerson Scott, of Barnesville, and Rev. Paul Brown, of Stafford, officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

          The bereaved family cannot quite understand his sudden home going but

                               The clock of life is wound but once,

                               And no man has the power

                               To tell just when that clock will stop

                               At late or early hour.

 .

                                Tis sad indeed to lose one s wealth,

                               To lose one s health is more

                               To lose one s soul is such a loss

                               That no man can restore.

 .

                               The present only is our own

                               Live, love, toil with a will

                               Place no faith in tomorrow for

                               The clock may then be still.

 

Hobbs, Glenn H. Hobbs

Source: The Galva [Illinois] News; 5 Jul 1956

Glenn Hobbs Services At Chapel Today

Funeral services will be held at Johnson & Gill chapel this Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock for Glenn H. Hobbs, 60, Galva jewelry store owner since 1946, and a past commander of the Galva post and Henry county Council of the American Legion.

Mr. Hobbs died Tuesday evening at 6:25 o'clock in Galesburg Cottage hospital where he had been a patient since Monday morning. He had been in failing health for the past six years.

He had been returned home last Friday from Dwight veterans' hospital where he had spent two weeks, but he became worse over the week-end. His son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hobbs, of Onarga, came here Monday.

Calling hours were held at the chapel last evening.

Sketch of Life

He was born March 10, 1896, at Brandon, Wisconsin, the only child of Walter and Mary Hobbs. He spent his early life in Ripon, Wisconsin, and attended schools in that community. Later he attended military school in Racine, a Milwaukee business college and was graduated from horological* school at Bradley university in Peoria. He was a veteran of World War I.

On October 7, 1922, he was married to Miss Mary Sorenson, of Toulon, at Henry, Illinois. They lived 14 years in Milwaukee, and then moved to Toulon where they lived for a short time before coming to Galva in 1937.

He worked as a watchmaker until 1946 for F. H. House in his jewelry store, and then purchased the business and operated it under the name of Glenn H. Hobbs, Jeweler, until his death.

Was Past Commander

Mr. Hobbs was a past commander of the Henry County Council of the American Legion and past commander of the Hagberg-Hamlin post of the Legion. He was a member of Galva First Congregational church, the Masonic lodge, the Elks lodge in Kewanee and the 40 and 8 organization of the Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, and one son, James H. Hobbs of Onarga. He was preceded in death by his parents.

*Submitter's Note: I did not understand this term so looked it up. Horology is the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time. Below is an article on the funeral:

 

Hobbs, Glenn H. Hobbs

Source: The Galva [Illinois] News; 12 Jul 1956

Fusiliers Conduct Military Rites For Glenn Hobbs

Military rites for Glenn H. Hobbs, 60, prominent Galva Legionnaire and jewelry store operator, were conducted last Thursday afternoon by the Fusiliers drill team of the Hagberg-Hamlin post. The rites were held in Galva cemetery.

Rev. Axel L. Fahnstrom, chaplain of the local post of the American Legion, and Rev. Eugene C. Anderson, of Toulon, former pastor of Galva First Baptist church, officiated at services in the Johnson & Gill Chapel at 3 o'clock.

Organ selections were played by Mrs. Dorothy D. Talbot.

Bearers were John Coyle, John L. Haines, George Pahlow, James White, H. A. Clausen and Robert L. Bernier.

 

Hyatt, David K. Hyatt

Source: The Topeka [Kansas] State Journal; 5 Mar 1956, Page 20

David Keeler Hyatt, 74, a retired blacksmith and farmer and lifelong resident of the Topeka community, died Saturday at his home, 136 Louise.

He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Julia Holzle of route 3, Mrs. Ruth Erickson, of 1326 North Central and Mrs. Ida Oldham of Fort Worth, Tex.; two brothers, George Hyatt of Dover and Ralph Hyatt of Osawkie; a foster son, Everett Hyatt of Holton and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the McMichael Memorial home. Burial will be in the Grantville cemetery.

 

John, Margaret Daisy John, nee Schell

Source: The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 27 Nov 1956

Mrs. M. Daisy John

Mrs. Margaret Daisy Schell John, 75, widow of James John, died Monday at 1:45 p.m. at her home at 130 N. Fourth St., Maratins [sic--Martins] Ferry, following a lengthy illness.

The deceased was born Nov. 18, 1881 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of George W. and Bertha Walters Schell, pioneer residents of that city. Her husband James John preceded her in death Dec. 16, 1944. She was a member of St. Mary's Cetholic [sic--Catholic] Church, Martins Ferry.

Surviving are two foster daughters, Mrs. Betty Mahoney of the home and Mrs. Gertrude Neiman of Martins Ferry, and a number of cousins.

The body is at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut St., Martins Ferry, where friends will be received. Final arrangements are pending.

*Submitter s Note: Below is the funeral announcement:

 

John, Margaret Daisy John, nee Schell

Source: The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 28 Nov 1956

Mrs. John Mass

A High Mass of Requiem will be celebrated Friday morning at 9 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, for Mrs. Margaret Daisy Schell John, widow of James John and a resident of 130 N. 4th St., Martins Ferry. Msgr. Joseph J. Kloss will be the celebrant and burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Mrs. John died Monday. Survivors are two foster daughters. Friends are being received at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut St., Martins Ferry, where the Rosary will be recited Thursday night at 7:30.

 

Kennard, Lu Ann Kennard

Source: The Dayton [Ohio] Daily News; June 12, 1956

Lu Ann Kennard, 24-day-old daugther [sic--daughter] of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Kennard, 12 Dayton av., died Monday afternoon at Miami Valley hospital.

Surviving besides the parents are three sisters, Peggy Rae, Carmen Allyn and Gaail [sic--Gail] Dee; a brother, Michael Kelly; grandparents, C. R. Fearing, Mrs. Davetta Fearing and Mrs. Maude Collins of Dayton, and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mose Evans of Athens.

 

Kinkade, Martha Oral Kinkade, nee Musick

Source: The Times News, Twin Falls, Iowa; 1 Mar 1956

Resident of Filer Claimed by Death

FILER, March 1 -- Mrs. Martha Oral Kinkade, 65, Filer, died at 8* a.m. Thursday at he home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Lundin, Filer, after a seven-month illness.

She was a resident of Filer from1947 to 1951 and then moved to Boise. Late in 1955 she returned to Filer to make her home with her daughter. Mrs. Kinkade was born March 19, 1890, in Onaga, Kans. She was a member of the LDS church and the Women's Relief corps in Boise.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Lundin, Mrs. Julia Simon, Boise, and Mrs. Laurel J. Nightengale, Maize, Kans.; one son, Robert D. Kinkade, Gerlach, Nev., and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Reynolds funeral home, Twin Falls.

*Submitter s Note: This number was not clear on my copy of this obituary, and it might not be typed correctly here.

 

Latta, David Wilson Latta

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 25 Jul 1956

David Latta, 75, Officer of Hercules, Succumbs -- Was Consulting Engineer

David W. Latta, vice president of Hercules Motors Corp. since April 17, 1947, and associated with the corporation for the last 38 years, suffered a fatal heart attack today at 1 a.m. in his home at 2200 Broad ave NW. [Canton, Ohio]  He was 75. Although he had been under treatment for a heart ailment, his death was unexpected.  He had retired from active service with Hercules July 1 but retained his corporate office. Mr. Latta was probably better known in engineering circles outside of Canton than in the city which he had called home for more than half a century.  With the exception of the first two years in his association with Hercules his work as sales engineer took him to the nation's industrial centers.  For many years he considered Chicago his center of activity and maintained headquarters there.

Funeral rites will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Welch funeral home and burial will be in Melscheimer Cemetery.  Calling hours . The Rev. George E. Parkinson will officiate.

Mr. Latta was a son of the late John and Mary Jane Latta and was born in Monroe County.  He attended grade and high school there and then enrolled at Cornell University from where he was graduated in 1903.  He was a long-time member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. He came to Canton the year following his graduation and became associated with the Kuehn Wilson Co. which later became the State Electric Co. and remained with that concern until joining Hercules in 1918.

Mr. Latta had a number of hobbies, chief of which were gardening and photography.  Probably one of his proudest possessions was an Ordinance Distinguished Service Award, presented to him on July 20, 1944, as a member of the Coordinating Research Council in recognition of  "outstanding and meritorious engineering advisory service" to the U.S. armed forces.

Mr. Latta is survived by his widow, Mrs. Effie J. Latta of the home; four sons, Elton, Zelvon, Donald and Vernon Latta of Canton; a daughter, Miss Jan Edith Latta of the home and three grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearers at the rites will include Charles Balough, John C. Keplinger, John D. Cook, A.R. Miller, C. O. Jewell, Wesley Schaub and O.D. Treiber all of Canton, and Homer Schaub of East Sparta.  Active pallbearers will be William Keplinger of Chicago and the following from Canton:  Elmer C. Ide, F.H. Geisler, L.G. Downey, William D. Butcher, George W. LaSalle, Dr. E.A.V. Horiak and D.L. Buchanan. [David Wilson Latta, died 25 July 1956]

 

Mercer, James Franklin Mercer

Source: The Review [East Liverpool, Ohio]; 6 Jun1956

Potter Dies As Car Rips Into Truck

James F. Mercer, 33, Killed Instantly In Crash Near Newell

A 33-year-old East Liverpool pottery worker was killed almost instantly when his car struck a parked truck today at 10 a.m. on Route 66 a mile south of Newell.

James Franklin Mercer, 1073 Dresden Ave., died of a broken neck and multiple injuries.

A passenger in Mercer's car, Mrs. Betty Kaufman of 2nd St., Newell, is in "poor" condition at City Hospital, suffering lacerations of the cheek and nose, a possible skull fracture and internal injuries.

State police said Mercer was traveling north at a high rate of speed when the he struck the parked truck.

The truck was operated by Albert Anthony Ficca of Follansbee and owned by the Nicholson Distributors of Steubenville.

Mercer's car was demolished.

The body was removed to the Arner Funeral Home. Mercer was employed at the Homer Laughlin China Co.

Funeral services are pending.

[Submitter's Note: Below is a second article.]

James Franklin Mercer

Source: The Review [East Liverpool, Ohio]; 7Jun1956

Woman Ruled Driver Of Car In Fatal Crash

Operator Of Parked Truck To Be Cited For Newell Accident

A coroner's jury ruled Wednesday night that Mrs. Betty Kaufman of 2nd St., Newell, was the driver of the car in which an East Liverpool man was killed almost instantly Wednesday morning on Route 66 a mile south of Newell.

Squire Arley White of Newell said the jury termed the mishap that killed James Franklin Mercer, 33, 1073 Dresden Ave., accidental.

Mrs. Kaufman remains in "critical" condition today at City Hospital with a possible skull fracture and internal injuries.

Meanwhile, Anthony Ficca, 33, of Follansbee has been admitted to the Weirton General Hospital for shock. Ficca was the driver of a parked truck that the car struck. The truck is owned by the Nicholson Distributors of Steubenville.

White said Clyde Ward of New Cumberland was the only witness called by the jury last night. Ward was traveling south on Route 66 at the time of the accident.

State Police at Weirton reported Ficca is scheduled to appear before Squire John Herron of New Cumberland upon his release from the hospital. He has been charged with failing to have warning flags.

Mr. Mercer, a pottery worker, died of a broken neck and multiple injuries when he was thrown from the car.

Mr. Mercer, a World War 2 veteran was born in Wick, W. Va., and came to East Liverpool 15 years ago from New Martinsville, W. Va. He was employed as a warehouseman at Plant 7 of the Homer Laughlin China Co. He was a member of the Newell American Legion Post and the IBOP.

He leaves his mother, Mrs. Iva Mercer of Newell; six sisters, Mrs. William Ripley, Mrs. Ralph Booher, Mrs. James Duvall and Miss Esta Mercer, all of Newell, Mrs. Esta Geer* of New Cumberland, and Mr. Robert Lockhart of East Liverpool, and two brothers, Homer Mercer of East Liverpool, and Brady Mercer of Newell.

Friends may call tonight at the Arner Home for Funerals. The body will be taken to the Sawyer Funeral Home at Middlebourne, W. Va. where friends may call Friday night. Rites will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in New Martinsville.

*Submitter's Note: She is usually seen as Elsie "Elaine" Geer.

 

Mercer, John W. Mercer

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Monday, 16 Jan 1956

John W. Mercer of New Martinsville, W. Va., died Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Ripley of Newell, following a long illness. He was 53.

Mr. Mercer was born in Tyler County, W. Va., March 17, 1902. He had been employed at the Homer Laughlin China Co. prior to his illness.

Mr. Mercer leaves his wife, Mrs. Iva Mercer, at home; five other daughters, Mrs. Ralph Booher, Mrs. James Duvall and Miss Esta Mercer, all of Newell, Mrs. Robert Lockhart of East Liverpool, and Mrs. Clyde Geer of New Cumberland; three sons, Homer Mercer of East Liverpool and Brady Mercer and Roy Mercer of New Martinsville, and 11 grandchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Sawyer Funeral Home at Middlebourne, W. Va. Burial will be at the New Martinsville Cemetery.*

Submitter's Note: His tombstone is in the Mercer Cemetery, Wolf Pen, Tyler Co., West Virginia.

 

Morris, Anna Morris nee Bunch

Source: The Cannelton (Indiana) News; Tuesday, December 11, 1956

          Mrs. Anna B. * Morris, 69, wife of James L. Morris, 1824 McCullough avenue, Owensboro, Ky., passed away at the Daviess County hospital, Owensboro, Saturday evening after a long illness.

          The Morris family resided in Tell City for many years, prior to moving to Owensboro in 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Morris would have been married fifty years this Christmas. A golden wedding anniversary celebration had been planned before she became critically ill two weeks ago.

          Surviving besides the husband are two daughters, Miss Omie Nell Morris, at home; Mrs. Paul Hinton, RR Owensboro; one son, Elmer Morris, Owensboro; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Albert Cantner, Tell City, and Mrs. Clyde Pacely, Chrisney; three brothers, Milburn Bunch, Rockport; G. W. Bunch, Tell City, and Albert Bunch, Chrisney.

          Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o clock at the Wing Avenue Baptist church in Owensboro, with burial in Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Morris was a Past Noble Grand of the John B. Hinkle Rebekah Lodge of Owensboro.

* Submitter's Note: Although this obituary gives the middle initial as "B," this is an error. The middle initial should show as "M." Her middle name was MERINDA.

 

Morris, Henry Morris

Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Press; Saturday, 13 October 1956

        TELL CITY (Special) -- Graveside rites for Henry Morris, 78, of Louisville, will be held Saturday morning in Greenwood Cemetery here.  Funeral will be in Louisville.  Morris formerly lived in Tell City.

        Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Flood and Mrs. Marie Conner of Louisville; a sister, Mary Jarboe of Grandview, and a brother William Morris of Tell City.

 

Morris, Zelda Pearl Morris, nee Kinkade

Source: The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; March 1956

Zelda Pearl Kinkade Morris was born near Graysville, July 9, 1878, and departed this life on March 20, 1956, at her home following a short illness. At the time of her death she was 77 years, eight months, and 11 days of age.

On October 8, 1898, she was united in marriage with Andrew S. Morris, of Sycamore Valley. To this union, nine children were born, six sons and three daughters.

Mrs. Morris was a faithful member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, and will be sadly missed in the community.

She was preceded in death by her husband, on November 25, 1949; five sons; her father and mother; three brothers, and two sisters.

Those left to mourn her departure are three daughters, Mrs. Cars (Myra) Anderson, of Graysville; Mrs. Lloyd (Mildred) Okey, of Graysville, and Mrs. Ethel Bishop, of Columbus; one son, Isaac, address unknown; one sister, Mrs. Florence Beardmore of Woodsfield; two brothers, Arlie Kinkade of Canton, and Earl Kinkade of Saltillo, Pa.; also fourteen grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives, neighbors, and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ on Thursday afternoon, March 22nd at 1:30 o'clock, with Evangelist Robert Fraley, of Woodsfield, officiating. She was laid to rest nearby in the church cemetery.

Card of Thanks

We wish to extend in this way our sincere thanks to everyone who in any way helped us during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear mother and grandmother. We also want to thank the pallbearers, the minister, the singers, and the Mallett Funeral Home for their kind and friendly service. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated and will always be gratefully remembered.

CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN

 

Pope, Earl C. Pope

Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; Tuesday, 25 Sep 1956

Earl C. Pope

Dies in Hospital

Rites for Local Man

To Be Held Thursday

Earl C. Hope, 63, 534 E. Broadway, died at 1:25 a.m. today at Major Hospital. Ill for nine months, he had been in serious condition for two months. A complication of diseases was listed as the cause of his death.

Born in Shelby county March 8, 1893, he was the son of Clarence and Sally (Young) Pope. He resided his entire life in this community and was employed by the Farm Bureau Co-Op. On March 8,* 1914, he was united in marriage with Mary Elizabeth Richardson, who survives.

Surviving with the widow are three daughters, Mrs. Marie Wood, R. R. 5, Mrs. Pauline Anderson and Mrs. Jeanne Stafford both of Indianapolis; one son, Earl Pope of Muncie; a brother Russell Pope, Shelbyville; four sisters, Mrs. Opal Lusk, Mrs. Carrie Hudson and Mrs. Verlie Thompson of this city, and Mrs. Marie Perkins of San Diego, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. There are four grandchildren. Mr. Pope was a member of the Lewis Creek Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at the Murphy Mortuary at 2:00 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Clarence Hager officiating. Burial will be in the Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 7:00 this evening.

*Submitter's Note: The photo of the marriage document on Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959 shows the date of marriage as March 11, 1914.

 

Pratt, Mary Jane Dougherty* Dillon Pratt, nee Nalley

Source: The Jackson [West Virginia] Herald; 4 Jan 1957

Pratt Services Are Held On Thursday

Funeral services for Mary Jane Pratt, 89, were held from the Independence church at Sandyville on Thursday with Rev. J.S. Sarver officiating and burial with the Vail Undertakers in charge was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Pratt died at her home on Christmas day of a heart ailment after a five day illness.

Survivors include four sons, Simon Daugherty* of Cleveland, Charles Dillon, also of Sandyville and Henry Dillon of Parkersburg, and four daughters, Chloe McGrew and Jessie Snyder, both of Sandyville, Bessie Burch of Follansbee and Mrs. Dell Gray of Bens Run.

*Submitter's Note: The obituary for her husband spelled his last name as DOUGHERTY, and the one for her son as DAUGHERTY.

 

Reed, Harry E. Reed

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 28 Dec 1956, p 11

Harry E. Reed, 65,* of 1202 12th st NE, died Thursday afternoon in Mercy Hospital after an illness of several years.

Born near North Industry, he was a life resident of the community and retired five years ago as an engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad.

His wife, Ida L. Reed, died five years ago. Several nieces and nephews are his only survivors.

The Rev. Dennis W. Foreman will conduct funeral rites Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Spiker funeral home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery at Louisville. Calling hours at the parlors are Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Submitter's Note: Age 65 listed here is not consistent with other records. The Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962, the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 all show 20 Apr 1887.

 

Riggenbach, Patricia A. Riggenbach

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Friday, 20 Jul 1956

KSU Co-Ed

Road Victim

In Portage

EDINBURG -- A 19-year-old Diamond girl was killed instantly when her auto smashed into the rear of a tractor trailer at Route 18 and County Highway 137 (John Thomas rd.), three miles east of here Thursday night.

Dead on arrival at Robinson Memorial Hospital was Patricia A. Riggenbaugh [sic--Riggenbach], one of four children, whose father, Edwin, is a truck driver for the Ravenna Lumber Co.

State Highway Patrolman George Schuster said the girl's car plowed into the right rear corner of the rig after the driver signaled he was going to make a left turn.

THE TRUCK driver, Minor I. Haggard, 35 of RD 2, Ravenna, was mystified why the girl did not stop or slow down. He works for Ramey Motorways of Wooster.

Haggard said the girl had been following him for some distance and that he watched her car in his rear vision mirror. Haggard said the girl might have thought his signal was intended as a motion for her to pass.

Miss Riggenbaugh* would have been a sophomore at Kent State University this Fall. She was majoring in elementary education.

Her father said she was returning alone from a visit to a girl friend's home in Edinburg when she was killed.

MISS RIGGENBAUGH* was born in Barnesville, O. She was a member of Palmyra Community Church.

She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Riggenbaugh;* two brothers, Eddie, 17, and Randall, 1; two sisters, Linda Sue, 8, and Bonnie Lee, 6, all at home and her grandfather, John Turner, of Kawkawlin, Mich.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Wood Funeral Home, Ravenna, where friends may call Saturday evening. Burial will be in West Cemetery, Palmyra.

*Submitter's Note: The name was spelled incorrectly throughout the article. The correct spelling is RIGGENBACH.

 

Riggenbach, Patricia A. Riggenbach

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; Wednesday,25 Jul 1956

Girl Killed When

Car Hits Trailer

WOODSFIELD -- Miss Patricia A. Riggenbach, 18, a Kent State University student, was killed last week when the car she was driving struck the rear corner of a tractor-trailer rig. The accident occurred three miles east of Edinburg.

Miss Riggenbach was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Riggenbach of Diamond. Mrs. Riggenbach is the former Mabel Turner of Woodsfield and Mr. Riggenbach is a former resident of Laings and Jerusalem.

 

Rinard, James Rinard

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 23 Jun 1956

James Rinard Dies Suddenly Friday

James Rinard, well-known independent oil operator, died suddenly Friday at 4:30 p.m. at his home on County House Lane.

Born Sept. 4, 1873, in Independence Township, he was the son of the late Isaac and Priscilla Cooper Rinard.

In his early life Mr. Rinard operated a general store and founded the Shay Post Office. Later he was actively engaged in oil operations. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was very active in all church affairs, having taught Sunday School and served on various boards until his health failed in recent years.

On May 15, 1904 he married Lucinda Gutberlet. His widow survives, with two daughters, Mrs. Preston Rollyson, matron of the Children's Home, and Mrs. Donald E. Flowers of Marietta; three sons, Maurice H. Rinard and Ford Rinard of Marietta and Meade Rinard of Breckenridge, Tex., nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Harold Hadley Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas H. Binford, former pastor of the First Baptist Church in Marietta officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in Eddy's Ridge Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Harold Hadley Funeral Home until the hour of the service.

 

Rogers, Mary Louise Rogers nee Stalder

Source: Edina [Missouri] Sentinel; 7 March 1956

Novelty, Mo., March 7----Mrs. Mary Louise Rogers, 88, of Novelty died Monday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Charles Johnston, at Colorado Springs, Col. She had been with her daughter for the past eight years.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 in the Novelty Christian church, the Rev. J. L. Shoemaker officiating. Burial will be in the Novelty cemetery.

Mrs. Rogers was born in Ohio July 9, 1867, the daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth Stalder. They moved here when she was a child. She was married to Joseph C. Rogers in Knox county in 1894. He died in 1946. She was a member of the Novelty Christian church.

Surviving are four sons, Ralph of Shelbina, Wilber* and Sanford** of Novelty and Leon of Leonard; the daughter, Mrs. Noma Johnston; a brother, Jacob Stalder of Anadarko, Okla.; a nephew, Will Stalder of St. Paul, Minn.; eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Submitter s Notes:

* This is usually spelled WILBUR.

** This is usually spelled SANTFORD.

 

Schell, Benjamin A. Schell

Source: The Zanesville Signal [Zanesville, Ohio]; Tuesday, 3 July 1956

Services for Ben A. Schell, 74, of Lewisville, Monroe County, will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Bracken Ridge Methodist Church. Rev. Lester Lehman and Rev. George Varnes will of officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Schell died Monday. The body was removed to the Meeks Funeral Home in Senecaville where friends may call Thursday evening. It will be returned to the residence Wednesday morning.

 

Schindewolf, George P. Schindewolf

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 16 Mar 1956

George P. Schindewolf, 66, of 97 Devonshire dr., died unexpectedly Thursday in City Hospital.

A life resident of Akron, he was with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 31 years and employed as a rubber processor. He was a member of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church, the Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 2007, Cuyahoga Falls, and the Goodyear 25-Year Club.

Mr. Schindewolf leaves his wife, Blanche M.; son James; daughter, Mrs. D. L. Quier, and Mrs. C. E. Carroll, all of Akron; Mrs. H. J. Baker of North Canton; four grandchildren; brothers, A.H. and E.M. Schindewolf of Akron; sisters, Mrs. Ida Osburn of Alliance and Mrs. G. Behra of Cleveland.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Billow Akron Chapel with Dr. Reuben J. Schroer officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Peace Cemetery.

Friends may call at the chapel after 4 p.m. today.

 

Schwartz, Sarah Schwartz, nee Joseph

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 27 Jul 1956

Mrs. Sarah Schwartz, 74, a native of Kenton, O., and an Akron resident 50 years, died Thursday.

Her home was at 999 Irma ct. She was a member of St. Mary Church. Mrs. Schwartz leaves a half-sister, Mrs. Martha Brutto of Detroit.

Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Church. Burial will be in Kenton. Friends may call at the Kesler Funeral Home from 7 to 10 tonight.

 

Schwob, Charles Clement Schwob

Source: Moundsville Daily Echo, Monday, July 9, 1956

          Charles Clement Schwob, 87, Moundsville banker and retired industrialist, died at his home at 320 Seventh street, at 8 o clock Sunday evening. Mr. Schwob was endowed with longevity, and even at 80 did not have the gray hairs nor the debility of many men of 60 and less. In fact, age didn t really tell on him till two years ago he broke his leg in a fall down the cellar steps, and it was more than a year before he could walk without a cane again. Then about two months ago he came down the illness that led to the end.

          He was born in Miltonsburg, Monroe county, Ohio, son of John Adam and Wilhelmina Schuetz Schwob.

          The family moved to Moundsville Aug. 14, 1879, just before the Moundsville boom , when the Fostoria Glass, the Echo and others came here.

          The Schwob family was in woodworking business, and it was in the early days a logical step from making caskets to conducting funerals. That was the time when professional standards were being established in the undertaking business, and C.C. Schwob, his brother J. W. Schwob, and his brother-in-law, E.C. Grisell, were among the very first in West Virginia to take the state board examination and be licensed as professional funeral directors. Their establishment at that time was on Thirteenth street later moving to the substantial brick building which the elder Mr. Grisell built at 916 Lafayette avenue

          The Grisell side of the family has carried on the funeral service to the present day, while the Schwob side of the family went into the manufacture of grain cradles.

Manufacturing

          That is an item that many people today have never seen. Grain cradles were like a farmer s scythe with sharp blade and also a row of light wood fingers to catch the shocks of grain while still upright. Today, of course, farmers either use machinery for gathering their grain or cannot afford the labor of cutting it by hand.

          The J. A. Schwob Grain Cradle factory was in the building running south from Thirteenth street, now used by Marx as a warehouse. It used to have a railroad siding up to its back doors. Charles Schwob has made many trips into West Virginia forest lands and other places to buy the special wood required, as well as traveling through the states taking orders.

          The Schwobs were briefly in the furniture business, where the Chamber of Commerce building now is on Seventh street.

[Submitter s note: Son of John A. Schwob and Wilhelmina Scheutz Schwob]

 

Sellers, Ida May Sellers, nee Grandon

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 22 Nov 1956

MRS. IDA SELLERS DIES AT TONICA

Native of Geff Passed Away at Nursing Home; She Was Age 79; Rites Held.

Mrs. Ida May Grandon Sellers, 79, former Wayne county resident, died at the Dyer Rest Home at Tonica Sunday.

She resided in Grand Ridge until her health failed. She then went to Wenona to live with her son, Charles Sellers, until a week ago she was taken to the rest home where she passed away.

Born at Geff

Ida May Sellers, daughter of William and Eliza Wollen Grandon, was born August 27th, 1877, near Geff.

On May 19th, 1897, she was united in marriage to Elmer J. Sellers. To this union 10 children were born.

List of Survivors

Surviving are eight children: William Sellers of Streator; LaVern Sellers, of Clearwater, Fla.; Thomas Sellers, of California; Lyle Sellers, of Ransom; James Sellers, of Hammond, Ind.; Lloyd Sellers, of Grand Ridge; Nellie Penkowski, of Hammond, Ind., and Charles Sellers, of Wenona; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; also two sisters, Miss Gertrude Grandon and Mrs. Idella Johnston, both of St. Louis, Mo.

Her husband preceded her in death April 7th, 1949. Also her parents, one sister, two brothers, one half-brother, a daughter, Gertrude Gaston, a son, Harvey, and two grandsons, Charles Sellers, Jr., and James Sellers, Jr.

She professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with Victory Baptist church.

Funeral services werer held Tuesday afternoon at the Geff Christian church by Rev. W. E. Courtright. Burial was in Bestow cemetery.

Card of Appreciation

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our relatives and friends for the many beautiful floral offerings and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our mother.

THE SELLERS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

 

Strode, James N. Strode

Source: Brown Co., Indiana, Obituaries, Vol 2, p 1350 [from March 15, 1956 paper]

James Nicols* Strode of Bean Blossom, passed away at the St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Monday March 12, following an illness of several weeks.

He was born in Brown County, June 7, 1882, the son of Isaac and Mary Kemple Strode. In 1907 he married Emma Voland of Brown County and they resided for thirty-seven years in Illinois, before moving back here. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Helmsburg, and his occuaption [sic] was farmer and carpenter.

Funeral services are to be held this afternoon (Thursday) at the Bond Funeral Home in Nashville, with Rev. Warren Chafin in charge and burial will be in Morgantown.

Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Emma Strode; two half brothers, George Strode of Urbana, Illinois, and Edward Strode of Indianapolis; Melissa Doxey of Champlain, Illinois; and Florence Meier of Crawfordsville.

*Submitter's Note: His World War I Draft Registration showed him as James NICHOLAS Strode.

 

Stuller, Beryle Clair Stuller

Source: The Alliance [Ohio] Review; 19 May 1956

Beryle Clair Stuller, 51, a key seater at the Morgan Engineering Co. died suddenly at 3:50 a.m. Saturday at his home, 2369 Clark Ave., following a heart attack. He had been ailing since Thursday night.

A resident of Alliance 30 years, Mr. Stuller came here from Homeworth where he was born. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Knights of Malta.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Davies Stuller, of the home; a son, Arthur F. of Sebring; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stuller of Homeworth; a brother, Forest of Homeworth; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd of Bay City, Mich., and one grandchild.

Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Cassady and Turkle Funeral Home in charge of Rev. Fulton C. Kissick, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Sebring. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be made in Fairmount Memorial Park.

 

Trott, Sadie Ann Andrews Trott nee Edwards
Source: Wheeling News Register, July 3, 1956

TROTT, Mrs. Sadie Ann, Barnesville RD, who died Sunday night in the Barnesville Hospital, will be buried in Crestview Memorial Park Wednesday afternoon following services at the Campbell Funeral Home at 3 o'clock. Her pastor, Rev. Floyd Workman of the Main Street Methodist Church, will be in charge. She was born in Barnesville June 10.,1887, a daughter of James and Florence Edwards. She was the widow of James Trott and was it member of the Main Street Methodist Church, the Daughters of America and the Forsythia Twig.

She leaves seven daughters, Mrs. William Warrick, east of town, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Paeral Latiathin, Mrs Helen Starr ,Mrs. Gladys Danford, all of near Barnesville; Mrs. Florence Hossman, near Jerusalem: Mrs. Edith Basford near Quaker City, and Mrs. Mary McEndree of Doylestown; 19 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and three brothers, E. L. Edwards, Pittsburgh, Claude of Sparta. and Carl of Canton.

 

Voland, Terry W. Voland

Source: The Marion [Indiana] Daily Leader; 3 Oct 1956

Graveside rites were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Riverside Cemetery for Terry Wayne Voland, one-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Voland Jr., who died at 11 p.m. Monday at the Marion General Hospital.

Other survivors include a brother, Randy; a sister, Scherry, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Voland, Gas City, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sexton, Marion.

 

 

Walter, Lillian E. Walter

Source: The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 21 Jun 1956

Services Held at Sardis For Miss Walter, 49

Miss Lillian E. Walter, 49, of Sardis Route 2, died Wednesday, June 13, at her home where she resided with a sister, Mrs. Willetta Indermuhle.

She was born June 1, 1907, a daughter of the late William and Rosina Bauman Walter, and was a member of the St. John's Methodist church of Sardis. Survivors include several nieces in addition to her sister.

Brief services were held at the Rush funeral home, Sardis, Friday at 12:30 p.m., followed by additional services at 1:30 o'clock at the Apostolic Christian Church at Sardis, with Amos Hartzler, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery of Rittman.*

*Submitter's Note: This is confusing. The Apostolic Christian Church is in Sardis, Ohio, and not Rittman, Ohio. Sardis is in Monroe County and Rittman is in Wayne County. She is listed in the book, MONROE COUNTY OHIO CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS: Ohio and Lee Townships, page 44, as being there in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery.

 

Yesley, Samuel Yesley

Source: The Tribune Star [Terre Haute, Indiana]; 13 Jul 1956

Funeral services for Samuel E. Yesley, 64 years old, 1614 First avenue, who died Thursday, will be at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Cross Funeral Home. Rev. James Woodward will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

 

Young, Julie Viola Young, nee Hodge

WOODSFIELD -- Mrs. Julie Viola Young, 67, died early Friday morning at her home in Lewisville of a heart attack following several hours illness.

She was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church. She was born at Lewisville Dec. 7, 1888.

Surviving are her husband, William Young; five daughters, Mrs. Ira (Audra) Harrington, Circleville; Mrs. H. T. (Leora) Weber, Oblong, Ill.; Mrs. Glenn (Mabel) Steele, Woodsfield; Mrs. Edith Saddler, Marietta; and Mrs. Carl (Wilene) Jackson, Lewisville; one son, Irvin, of Canton; two sisters, Mrs. Douglas (Addie) Dillon, Mannington, W. Va. and Mrs. J. R. (Carrie) McVay, Weston, W. Va.; several grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Sunday at 2 P.M. at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield with Rev. Lane McCammon officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. [Julia Viola Young, nee Hodge, went by the preferred name of Ola Young. She died June 21, 1956.]

 

Young, Mahala Lorena Young, nee Buchanan

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; Tuesday, 22 May 1956

Mrs. Lorena M. Young

LEWISVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lorena M. Young, 71, of Lewisville, who died Monday night in a Cambridge hospital, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Rev. Lane McCammon will officiate and burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

Mrs. Young was a life resident of the Lewisville community. She was a member of Buchanan Presbyterian Church and Monroe County WCTU.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Vivian Cline of Lewisville; a granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Polen of Lewisville and Mrs. Sarah Yoho of the Lewisville Rd.

 

 

 

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