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1951 Return to Alphabetical index or Year index or Undated Obituaries

 

John Edward Charnetzky
Source: The Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1951
    John Edward Charnetzky, of near Lewisville, son of Charles and Olive Charnetzky, was born June 4, 1929, and departed this life January 2, 1951, being at the time of his death 21 years, 7 months and 2 days.
    He leaves to mourn his departure his father, Charles Charnetzky; four brothers and one sister, Frank, of Canton, Ohio; Donald, who is serving with the Armed Forces some where in Korea; Richard and Francis, of Waynesburg, Ohio and Mrs. William Burwell, of Waynesburg and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Mrs. Olive (Feiber) Charnetzky on July 24, 1944.
    John having been an invalid for the past ten years, was confined to a wheel chair. He was very cheerful and patient during his illness and always had a smile for everyone. He will be greatly missed by Mr. and Mrs. George Stimpert and family where he had made his home for the past three and on-half years.
    Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, January 5, in the Lewisville Methodist Church, Lewisville, Ohio with the Reverend Roxie Ritchie, of the Woodsfield Nazarene Church, and the Reverend Fontella Linn, of the Lewisville Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was made in the Friendship cemetery near Lewisville with the Gardner funeral home in charge. 

T. J. Kremer
Source: The Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1951
    Not in recent years, if ever, was news of a death received more as a surprise and shock than that of the death of Judge T. J. Kremer Monday afternoon, January 14, 1951, about 2 o clock. He had been in his usual health and held a session in Common pleas Court from 9:00 to 9:45 in the forenoon.
    At the conclusion of his work, he began to feel uncomfortable and hurried across the street to his home. Mrs. Kremer summoned medical aid at once and he seemed relieved but a severe heart attack resulted in his death a few hours later. He was the last member of his family.
    Judge Kremer was born at Miltonsburg, Ohio on December 28, 1873, a son of Philip and Mary Widner Kremer. His public school education was supplemented by a course in Law at Ohio State University. He was admitted to the bar on December 7, 1901, and practiced in Woodsfield, both as an individual and as a member of the firm of Matz and Kremer.
    Mr. Kremer served two terms as prosecuting attorney of Monroe County, Ohio from 1911-1915.
    In 1944 he was elected Common Peas Judge for a six-year term and last fall was reelected without opposition and on January 2nd had begun his second term.
    During the last illness and after the death of Judge A. C. McDougal, Judge Kremer served as Acting Probate Judge for several months in addition to his own work.
    On November 28, 1905, Mr. Kremer was united in marriage with Miss Eloise Weisend at Woodsfield where they have lived ever since. They reared a family of ten children all of whom are living. The parents lived to realize the glory of age, that of seeing their children out in the world making good.
    They are Mrs. Byron (Ruth) Gillespie and Mrs. Burris (Eloise) Decker of Woodsfield; Mrs. Robert (Hortense) Arther, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Mrs. Robert (Margaret) King, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. John (Betty) Edmonds, of Alexandria, Virginia; Atty. T. J. Kremer, Jr. of Woodsfield; Frederick, of Cuyahoga Falls; William of Skokie, Illinois; George of Arlington, Virginia; and John with the navy in Japan.
    As in most large families, they enjoyed many good times together. The death of the husband and father is the first break in the family circle.
    Judge Kremer was a charter member of the Woodsfield Kiwanis Club and a member of the Monroe County Bar Association.
    He was companionable and friendly in disposition, realistic in his legal and judicial approaches to problems and sought to know the facts on which to base actions and decisions.
    Several years ago, he was actively engaged in the oil business as a producer and operator both in West Virginia and Ohio, and never lost interest on the development of this natural resource of his country.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Schumacher funeral home in charge of the Reverend Robert Brown, of St. Sylvester s Catholic Church and were largely attended. Interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield. 

George William Weber
Source: The Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio, September 1951
    George William Weber, 44, of 136 Ohio Street, Barnesville, Ohio died in the Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia, Monday evening at 8:00 o clock, September 10, 1951. He had been seriously ill for many months, having been in the hospital since May.
    A son of the late William J. and Gertrude Claus Weber, he was born near Lewisville on March 2, 1907. He was confirmed at St. John s Evangelical and Reformed Church in his youth.
    In October 1929 he was united in marriage to Miss Lina Beardmore. In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Evelyn) Samson, of Barnesville; Jean and Myra Lee Weber, of the home; one grandchild, Bruce Samson, of Barnesville, and the following brothers and sisters, Alfred Weber and Mrs. Clinton (Emma Weber) Lent, of Quaker City, Ohio; Wesley Weber, Mrs. Ernest (Marcella) Hoff, and Mrs. Willard (Margaret) Weber, all of Lewisville, and William Weber, of Gladwater, Texas.
    Funeral services will be held in the Campbell funeral home this Thursday morning at 10:30 with the Evangelist Amos Orrison officiating. Interment will be made in Crestview cemetery at Barnesville. 

Elizabeth Peters (nee Hoff)
Source: The Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio, December 1951
    Mrs. Elizabeth Hoff Peters, age 84  years, 2 months and 24 days, widow of William Peters, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Edna) Landefeld, in Canton, Ohio, Sunday evening, December 30, 1951 at 7:30 o clock
following a brief illness.

    She was born in Malaga township, Monroe County, October 6, 1867. Early in life she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and became a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church of Miltonsburg of which she remained a consistent member until her death attending Church services as long as her health permitted her to do so.
    On December 12, 1889, she was united in marriage with William J. Peters. To this union four children were born: Leroy W. Peters, of Miltonsburg; Edna Landefeld, of Canton, and Luzelda Scarborough, of Woodsfield.
     A son, Carl A. Peters, preceded her in death January 24, 1917, also her husband who passed away March 10, 1922. Two little Scarborough granddaughters have also preceded her in death.
    Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edna Landefeld, of Canton, and Mrs. B. R. (Luzelda) Scarborough, of Holmesville, and a son Leroy W. Peters, of near Miltonsburg, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Peters was the last member of a family of five children born to Frederick and Margarette Zimmerle Hoff. She spent her entire life in Monroe County, was well known and loved by all who knew her. We cherish her memory, her unbound loyalty in ideals, and her faith in Christ Jesus which she lived and manifested in word, thought and deed.          
    Funeral services were held at the Bauer and Turner funeral chapel in Woodsfield on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o clock, with the Reverend George W. Varns, of Lewisville, Ohio, officiating. Interment was in the Miltonsburg cemetery.

 

Leonard Lendon

  Leonard Lendon, age 57, World War I veteran, died in the Aspinwall Hospital December 21, 1951.

  He was born December 10, 1894 at Armstrong Mills, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Alvaretta Lendon. He had been in failing health the past year.

  In 1920 he was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Baumgartner, who preceded him in death. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. D.A. Luyster, of Lorain, Ohio, and Mrs. Sherman Beatty, of Weirton, WV. Both daughters survive, also one granddaughter, Joyce Ann Beatty.

  In 1934 he was united in marriage with Miss Estelle Morris. To this union were born 7 children, one daughter preceding him in death. Those left to mourn his departure of this marriage are his widow, Estelle; four daughters, Betty Irene,15; Cora Mae 12; Elsie Adaline, 9, and Francis Lily, 18 months, and two sons, Leonard Jr 5, and Carl Ray, 3.

  Also surviving are four sisters; Mrs. Everett Wilson, of Morristown; Mrs. Lottie ward of Columbus; Mrs. John Brenza, of Cleveland; two brothers, Wilbur Lendon, of Flushing, Ohio, and Ray Lendon, of Warnock, and a host of other relatives and friends.

  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, December 26, at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home, with Rev. Homer J. Kopke, of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church officiating. Interment was made at the Ebenezer cemetery at Bethesda , Ohio. Military services were accorded at the grave by post 87, American Legion, of Woodsfield.

 

Henry Thomas Stacy

Henry Thomas Stacy, son of Thomas and Hannah Jane Eickleberry Stacy, was born January 21, 1879 and departed this life December 24, 1951, at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 3 ,days. He was united in marriage with Annie Sims on April 19, 1903. To this sacred union five children were born: Albert Stacy, of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Alice Carpenter, of Mansfield, Ohio; Mrs. Florence Nell of Polk, Ohio; Miss Pearl Stacy, of Parkersburg, W. Va., and Mrs. Mary Cline, who preceded him in death eleven months ago.

He was also preceded in death by his wife just one month ago, November 22,1951. Mr. Stacy also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Hensel, of New Matamoras; twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He heeded God's calling and united with the Unity Baptist Church at an early age and remained faithful to his pledge throughout his life.

Funeral Services were held at the Haudenschield Funeral Home in Antioch on Thursday afternoon, December 27th, at one o'clock, with Rev. Gerald Brown, of the United Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Unity Cemetery.

 

Enoch Carpenter

Source: Quaker City (Ohio) Hometowner; Friday, 1 June 1951

Enoch Carpenter, 70, died Wednesday morning at 11:30 at his home on route 4, Cambridge. He was the son of William M. and Mary Jane Carpenter and was born in Monroe County July 11, 1880. He lived at his present home about three years, moving there from Oxford township where he had been engaged in farming for several years.

On Aug. 26, 1914, he was married to Rebecca Murphy, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter Mrs. Leah Costell, of the home. Two daughters and a son are deceased. He also is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Wells of Quaker City R.D., and Mrs. Birdie Brownfield and Mrs. Madge Turner, both of Barnesville. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 at the Fairview Church of Christ and burial will be in Hope Cemetery in Hendrysburg. The body was returned to the late home Thursday evening from the Eberle Funeral Home in Quaker City.

 

Margaret E. Cox nee Morris

Source: The Cannelton [Indiana] News; Wednesday, 14 Feb 1951

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Cox, 75, died suddenly Sunday, February 4 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Chapple, 707 Washington Street, Tell City. Mrs. Cox was found dead in bed Sunday morning by her family. Edward Schierholzer, Tell City, Perry county coroner, returned a verdict of death due to a heart attack.

The daughter of George and Elizabeth Pannett Morris, the deceased was born May 9, 1875 in Perry County. She spent her entire life in this county with the exception of two years when she lived in Owensboro, Ky. She was a member of the Methodist church for forty years.

The deceased was married in Warrick County to John Cox who preceded her in death. Four children were born to them. Surviving besides Mrs. Chapple, with whom she made her home for a number of years, are one son, George Cox, Owensboro; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, James Morris, Owensboro; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Thrasher, Owensboro and Mrs. Walter Rowley, Indianapolis.

The body was at the Finch Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o clock at the First Methodist Church, Tell City, with the Rev. H.G. Ramsey, church pastor, officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery.

 

Bessie F. Rowley nee Morris

Source: Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - June 5, 1951, Page 38

Mrs. Rowley Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Bessie F. Rowley, 61, of 1534 Malasia rd., died Monday in City Hospital following a long illness.

Born in Pursley, W. Va., she came to Akron from Alliance 17 years ago. She worked at Hower's Department Store for 11 years. She had been in ill health for the last six years.

She leaves her husband, William; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Hasson, and Mrs. Richard Buchholzer, both of Akron; a grandson, Marshall Hasson; her mother, Mrs. Ella Campbell of Sumner, Ill.; three brothers, Herman, Vern and W. B. Morris, all of Akron; four sisters, Mrs. George Schindewolf, Mrs. Fred Wilkerson, both of Akron, and Mrs. Iva Webster and Mrs. Celia Tustin, both of Sumner, Ill.

Dr. H. D. Rose will conduct services at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 tonight at the funeral home.

 

1952 Return to Alphabetical index or Year index or Undated Obituaries

 

Ella Brubach (nee Reich)
A Solemn Requiem High mass was solemnized Saturday morning at nine o'clock in St. Sylvester's Church for Mrs. Ella Brubach, 64, wife of S.S. Brubach, Woodsfield druggist. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. J.G. Mehler was the celebrant; Rev. Robert A. Brown, the deacon, and Rev. F.J. Schutz,  of Miltonsburg, the sub-deacon.  Interment was in the church cemetery with the Brubach Funeral Home of Summerfield in charge.
Mrs. Brubach died on Wednesday morning, October 1, at 11:15 o'clock at her home on South Main Street after a several months' illness. A daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Claus Reich, she was born April 11, 1888, near Woodsfield.
She was a devout member of St. Sylvester's Church, being a member of the Altar Society, Purgatorial Society, and the Catholic Women's Club.   She was also a member of the Lady Maccabees.
Surviving besides her husband are three sisters, Mrs. Charles Sulsberger, of Climbing Hill, Iowa; Mrs. Phillip Gertler of Barnesville, and Mrs. O.S. Freitag, of near Woodsfield; two brothers, George and William Reich, of Woodsfield; also  several nieces and nephews and many  friends.
Mrs. Brubach, lovingly known to all her friends and acquaintances as "Ella" was kind and considerate to all she met, and her friendly disposition will be a cherished memory for all who knew her. (1952)

 

William T. Christman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio, February 1952
    William T. Christman was born in Seneca township, Monroe County, Ohio, on January 24, 1871, the son of Godfrey and Catherine Bauman Christman. He passed away at the Barnesville Hospital on Friday, February 22, 1952, at the age of eighty-one years and 29 days old.
    He was baptized and confirmed in St. John s Evangelical Church, near Lewisville, Ohio.  In the year of 1892 on September 4, he was united in marriage with Emma Bauersock. To this union were born two daughters and one son. One daughter survives from this first marriage, Mrs. Chester Dabbs, of Newport News, Virginia.
    After death of his first wife he was married again, this time to Anna Palmer and to this marriage one daughter was born. With his second wife and daughter he has lived on his farm on Egger Ridge, north of Lewisville.

    One daughter and one son preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were four brothers and three sisters. He has two brothers still living, Fred Christman, of Lewisville, Route 1, and Charles Christman, of Lewisville, Route 1.
    During the last year when Mr. Christman was unable to go to town for supplies his neighbors and friends helped him out considerably, especially did he depend upon the faithful assistance of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Weber, his closest neighbor.
    All of those who knew Mr. Christman and visited him remember his patience and faith in all of his conversation. Although he was unable to be an active member of the Church during these past years, he remained a faithful Christian thru his personal devotions and the inspiration from the Bible and radio worship services. This past fall he wrote a request in a strong hand, influenced some by the German script. The request was for the sacrament of communion. After participation in Communion with his wife, he again received the strength of the love and communion with his Master Christ. May God bless all of those who remain faithful unto death.
    The family and relatives wish to express their sincere appreciation and thanks for all of the kindness and expressions of neighborliness that have been shown toward Mr. William Christman and his family. 

Fred H. Lafferre
Source: The Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio, April 1952
    Fred H. Lafferre, 63, retired farmer who spent his entire life in the Lewisville district, died Wednesday morning, April 23rd, at 5:40 o clock in the family home after a two year illness. He was the age of 63 years, six months and ten days.
    Fred, son of Joseph and Daisy Billman Lafferre, was born October 13, 1888, near Lewisville, Ohio.
    He was united in marriage with Meda Draper on November 3, 1909, by the Reverend H. L. Peoples in the Methodist parsonage at ummerfield, and to this union five children were worn.
    Surviving are his loving wife, Meda Draper Lafferre; three sons, James M. Lafferre, of New Albany, Indiana; Edmund Lafferre, of Louisville, Kentucky, and Harold Lafferre, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Mildred) Anderson, of Lewisville, Route 1, and Mrs. John (Mabel) Markey, of Uniontown, Ohio; a brother, James A. Lafferre, of Louisville, Kentucky; a sister, Mrs. Viola Baker, of Napoleon, Louisiana; twelve grandchildren, Earl, Helen, Eileen, June and Joan Anderson; Fay, Marilyn and Linda Markey; Anita and Dale Lafferre, Toni Lafferre and Paul Lafferre; three nephews, Howard Baker, Charles Lafferre, Jr., and James Lafferre, Jr.; two nieces, Bessie Delong and Marilyn Lafferre; two great nephews, Billie Delong and Bruce Lafferre; and a number of cousins.
    One brother, Charles Lafferre and one grandson, Dale Anderson, preceded him in death.
    Mr. Lafferre joined the Methodist Church at Lewisville early in life. He later transferred his membership to the Bracken Ridge Methodist Church and was faithful member as long as health permitted him to attend.
    He was superintendent and teacher in the Sunday School for many years. He was president of the school board and worked hard on plans for the high school building in Lewisville, for the benefit of the young people. He also was president of the telephone association, and did much in that work for the service of the people. He owned and operated a sawmill for some time, and he also teamed in the oil field for awhile. Most of his life he was also engaged in farming. He spent his entire life in the Lewisville community.
    Mr. Lafferre had been in failing health of complications for the past two years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a kind friend and neighbor, always ready to help in the time of need. He had many friends and is sadly missed by all who knew him.
    After short services at the home and the funeral services were held at the Bracken Ridge Church Saturday morning, with the Reverend Fontella Linn officiating. Burial was in the Friendship cemetery at Lewisville, Ohio, with the Mallett and Gardner funeral home of Stafford, Ohio  in charge.

 

Dorman Sherman Conley, 73, custodian of St. John s Methodist Church, New Martinsville, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 10th, at 2:30 o clock at his home, 734 Maple Vanue, New Martinsville. He was born May 6, 1879 in Monroe County, son of the late Jesse and Sarah Mathess Conley and attended the Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Ida Hoskinson Conley, three daughters, Opal Watkins, Mrs. Velma Pittman and Mrs. Virginia Workman, all of New Martinsville, a son, James A. Conley with the Army in Korea, three brothers, George Conley of Fly, Elmer Conley of Shadyside, and Mason Conley of Sardis, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o clock in the Wharton-Ellis funeral home, New Martinsville. The Rev. May Mefford, of the Church of God, officiated. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. (1952)

 

Mary Matilda Conley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, was born June 2, 1886 and passed away at her home at Fly, Ohio, January 19, 1952, at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 17 days. She was united in Marriage to George Conley December 15, 1900. To this union were born seven children, three girls and four boys. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband George, two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Ritchie and Mrs. Janie Ritchie of Fly, Ohio, two sons, Daniel (Bob) Conley of Seville, Ohio, and Odell Conley of New Matamoras, Route ;1. She also leaves 31 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Ella Peterson of Wheeling, West Virginia, and Mrs. Ella Nelson of St. Clairsville, Ohio, three brothers, Clem and Charles Stewart of Sardis and Daniel Stewart of Clarington, Ohio. And a host of other relatives and friends.

 

She was united with Mt. Olive United Brethren Church in 1899 and was a faithful member until death. She will be sadly missed in the home where she was always found striving with a loving smile and a kind word, building a happy home for her husband and children. She passed sweetly away to her eternal reward. All through her affliction, she was found praising God in the highest and looking for His coming when merciful death would relieve her suffering, where there is a mansion for her and all those who love His coming.

 

Jesus has taken a beautiful bud out of our garden of love,

Borne it away to the City of God, home of the angels above.

 

Brief funeral services were held January 24 at 12:30 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Janie Ritchie, followed by services at the Mt. Olive United Brethren Church at 2:00. Rev. Clarence Hubbard officiated, assisted by Rev. Gerald R. Brown of Fly and Rev. Douda of New Matamoras. Interment was made in the church cemetery by the Corum Funeral Home, New Matamoras.

 

Charles Evans (Red) Thomas

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Friday, 19 Dec. 1952

Coronary thrombosis claimed the life of Charles Evans (Red) Thomas, 65, Clark St., a railroader for 45 years, Friday at 6:30 A.M. at Guernsey Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient over three weeks.

He was admitted to the hospital as a result of a heart attack and his condition was improving when another attack occurred Friday morning.

Born in Meigs County on Sept. 27, 1887, he was a son of Thomas E. and Mary Hurlow Thomas. He moved here in 1913. He first worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad but since 1919 had been employed by the B & O Railroad. He was affiliated with the Odd Fellows Lodge, Moose Lodge, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Besides his widow, Mrs. Thelder Etta Carpenter Thomas, he is survived by one son, Thomas Everett Thomas, of Grandville; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Leonard, Cambridge; one brother, Hutson Thomas, Cincinnati; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Culbertson and Mrs. Frank Killingsworth of Byesville, and Mrs. William Young, Zanesville; five grandchildren, Judy and Patty Thomas of Grandville; Charles W. Leonard and Mrs. Joe George Jr., of Elyria and Tommy Leonard of Cambridge, and two great-grandchildren. His parents, one brother and two sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Monday at First Presbyterian Church by Rev. Louis Swartz, pastor, assisted by Rev. Lester Evans, district presbyter. Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery.

 

Twin Daughters of Charles and Betty June (Leach) Casey

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Wednesday, 23 Apr 1952

SENECAVILLE--Funeral services for the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Casey of MT. Ephriam will be conducted at the Meek Funeral Home, Senecaville, Wednesday at 3 P.M. by the Rev. Doran Garey. Burial will be made in MT. Ephraim Cemetery. The infants were dead at birth at Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Tuesday at 10 P.M.

In addition to the parents survivors are one brother, Charles Rex; the maternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Ellis Leach, Summerfield; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Casey of Quaker City

 

Matz, Lewis E. Matz (see 2nd obituary below)
Source--newsclipping
    Lewis E. Matz was born February 14, 1866.  Lewis and Anna Barbara Egger were married on Thursday, May 24, 1894 by Reverend J.R. Meuller in the {bride's] parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Egger, at 3:30 p.m..
    Anna was born on Egger Ridge on Woodsfield, Rt.3. She was the daughter of Samuel and Magdalena Christman Egger.
    Lewis was a prominent attorney in the city of Woodsfield, Ohio. He and Anna were lifelong Woodsfield residents. Attorney L.E. Matz was president of The Monroe County Shenandoah Trail Association, trustee of The Ohio Good Roads Federation, member of the Monroe County Bar Association, St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church, and Monroe Lodge No.189, F&AM.  Lewis was a pioneer "good roads" advocate in Monroe County and had given generously of time and money in helping the county out of the mud and connected up with the State System.
    Anna died at the age of 73, about 7:30 Wednesday evening, October 7, 1936 at her home on Maple Avenue in Woodsfield. She died of coronary thrombosis. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church and a member of the Senior Women's Union of that church. Anna was primarily interested in her home, family and church. She was a woman of many sterling qualities, capable and self-reliant. It is there she was best known and loved. Funeral services were held at the Evangelical Church .In charge was Rev. Henry Fox. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Article published by the Monroe County Historical Society in 1984 Louis E. Matz
     In seeking a lawyer the would-be client invariably desires to place his business with an attorney who knows the law, is well versed in decisions and can manange a case in all its details to the very best advantage. Among the several attorneys of this class in Woodsfield will be found mr. L.E. Matz, than who there is no more prompt, careful and painstaking attorney in the county. All business entrusted to him is attended to in an entirely satisfactory manner. Like many other good men, Mr. Matz came from the farm and the teacher's desk.
    Born on his father's farm near Lewisville, Ohio, February 14th, 1866. Thus located his early educational advantages were limited to the common country schools; but his ambition to secure an education caused him to so improve his opportunities that at an early age he was prepared to teach. In this profession he had little or no trouble in securing some of the best schools in the vicinity of his home. By labor on the farm and in the school room he managed to procure funds for a better education. A few years after entering the teaching profession, he took up the study of law, to which he devoted as much time as he could spare from his other work. To complete his common education he took a college course at Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, after which he came to Woodsfield in January 1892, and served as assistant probate law at this place. Shortly after opening an office at this place he formed a partnership with C.S. Buchanan, which continued for about two years. In July, 1895, he formed a partnership with Hon. James Watson; but as this partnership no longer exists, he is doing business for himself, and will take charge of cases in adjoining counties as well as at home. Mr. Matz speaks German as well as English, and for this reason alone his services are preferred in consultation and actual practice by many of our older German citizens.
    Office: In lower front room of Driggs House on Main Street.
    Residence: A fine new structure in the northern part of town in Woodsfield.
    L.E. Matz, died Sunday afternoon, August 17, 1952, age 86, in Bellaire Hospital.  Bauer and Turner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Masonic services were held on Tuesday evening at 7:30 at Lewis's home on Maple Avenue.  Services were held in the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 with additional services at two o'clock at St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church.  Rev. H.J. Kopke was the officiate and the Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery.
   Three sons were born to Lewis and Anna Egger Matz; Capel, Edmund and Wallace.

 

Matz, Lewis E. Matz (2nd obituary)
Source--Newsclipping
     On Sunday , August 17, 1952, Attorney Lewis E. Matz died shortly after 1:00 o'clock at the Bellaire City Hospital where he had been a patient for a few days for observation and treatment.  While he had been in more or less retirement for several months, the "drive'' that characterized  his long and useful life kept him active for a man of more than four-score years.
     Mrs. Matz was born on a farm near Lewisville, February 14, 1886, a son of Ludwig and Christina Matz.
     He attended the public school in his community and determined to develop his mental as well as physical powers. He became a clear, forceful thinker, which helped make him successful in his chosen profession of the Law, as well as aided him in solution of many business and community problems to which he gave unselfishly of his time, money and energy.
     He taught in Monroe County rural schools before entering Hobarth College in Cincinnati. As was the practice in his day, he "read Law" with a local firm, and was admitted to the bar in 1892. As an individual attorney, as a member of the firms of Matz and Kremer, and Matz and Matz, he practiced in local district and federal courts for nearly sixty years. He was a member of the Monroe County and Ohio State Bar Association.
     Mr. Matz was confirmed in the Evangelical faith and was faithful to his church obligations as was his unfailing practice in all relationships. For several years he served on the official board of his church, and was unusually active faithful attendant at worship services.
    Fraternally, Mr. Matz was a member of Monroe Lodge No.189 Free and Accepted Masons, becoming an entered apprentice on February 25, 1921. He was also a life member of the Zanesville Niks Lodge and a charter member of the Woodsfield Kiwanis Club. He served a term as president and was unusually active on its various committees, especially Public Affairs.
    His service as City Soliciter of Woodsfield, his interest in the progress and development of his community, especally in better roads, backed by his thoroughness in whatever he undertook, commanded attention and respect of those to whom he appealed and in his years of retirement he could survey with satisfaction many results of his efforts.
    On May 24, 1894, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna B. Egger, by Reverend J.R. Mueller, and they made their home in Woodsfield. She preceded him in death in 1936 as also did three brothers, Philip Christian and Herman; three sisters, Mrs. Chris (Louise) Leibfarth, Mrs. Fred (Amelia) Neuhart and Mrs. Amiel (Mary) Faber.
    Surviving are three sons, Attorney Edmund L. Matz, Bellaire; Attorney Chapel E. Matz and Wallace F. of Woodsfield and four sisters; Mrs. George L. (Lena) Christman, Mrs. Jacob (Rachel) Christman; Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Hines, of Lewisville; and Mrs. Elma Legg, of Massillon. There are also five grandchildren.
    Monroe Lodge 189 Free and Accepted Masons conducted ceremonial rites of the order at the late residence Tuesday evening at 7:30.
    Brief funeral services in charge of his pastor, Reverend Homer J. Kopke were held at the home Wednesday at 1:30 followed by final rites at St. Paul's Church at 2:00 o'clock.  Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

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Edward Jackson, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jackson, of Lewisville, Route 2, died Saturday evening at nine o'clock in the Martins Ferry Hospital, after a few days' illness of Virus inflamation of the brain. He was admitted to the hospital early Thursday morning. [Edward (Eddie) D. Jackson died in 1953.]

Edward was a sophomore in Lewisville High School. Surviving are his parents Wilene Young Jackson and two brothers, Gary and Kenneth, of the home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Young and Mrs. Alva Jackson, of Lewisville, Route 2; the great grandfather, S.P. Jackson, of Columbiana, Ohio, and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at the Bauer and Turner funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Charles Reed officiating. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Herman Joseph Smithberger

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder, dated, 18 Apr 1953

(Herman Joseph Smithberger was born on 07 Apr 1914 in Ohio. He died on 17 Apr 1953 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.)
Summerfield, April 17 -- Herman Smithberger, 39, died suddenly while visiting Woodsfield this afternoon. Death was apparently due to a heart attack. He resided near Burkhart, never married.

Surviving are his parents, Henry and Cecilia Smithberger; and three sisters, Mrs. Leander Kuhn of near Lewisville, Mrs. Jerome Kanney of Columbus, and Mrs. Marcus Crum of Canton. The body is at the Brubach funeral home.

 

John B Groves

Jeffersonian Saturday 26 Dec 1953

Quaker City - John B Groves, 71 of near Salesville, died Friday afternoon at his home following an illness of a heart ailment.  The body was taken to Eberle Funeral Homes. Mr Groves was born in Noble County, Oct 7, 1882, a son of John S and Louanna Bates Groves.  He was a farmer.  On June 4, 1904 he married Estella Danford, who survives.

In addition to his widow, he leaves three sons, Ivan O. of Caldwell, Donald B of Salesville and John W of Portsmouth; five daughters, Mrs Mary B Smith, Mrs Nancy L Bailey, Mrs Beatrice Klein and Mrs Annie J Knight, all of Akron, and Mrs Bernice R Weaver of Gibson; four sisters, Mrs Zola West of Caldwell, Mrs Ina Williams of Cuyahoga Falls and Mrs Emma Reed and Mrs Carrie Hickle, both of Zanesville; a brother Charles of Sidney and 15 grandchildren.  Three brothers and a sister are deceased.

 

John Leach

Source: Thursday, 29 Oct. 1953, Noble County [Ohio] Leader

John Leach, 55, son of Samuel Leach of near Summerfield, was found dead on the street in Zanesville, Tuesday, Muskingum County coroner, pronounced death due to a heart attack.

He was born Sept. 14, 1898, near Summerfield, a son of Samuel Leach and the late Angelic Carpenter Leach. He spent his early life in the Summerfield community, served with the army of occupation in World War I and with the army engineers in World War II. Mr. Leach was a resident of Zanesville at the time of his sudden death and was an oil field worker. He never married.

Surviving are his father, Samuel Leach; four brothers, Ace and Arch of Quaker City RFD, Ellis "Pete" Leach of Summerfield, and Barney of Barnesville; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Boyd of Zanesville, Mrs. Harriett Carpenter, Uhrichsville and Mrs. Jennie Flood of Quaker City RFD and a number of nieces and nephews.

The body was taken to the Bruback Funeral Home, Summerfield, where it remained until Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. when it was taken to the home of his father on the Summerfield-Batesville Road. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at his father's residence and burial was in Calais Cemetery.

 

Sarah Knox - nee Carpenter

Source: Barnesville [Ohio] Whetstone, Thursday, 14 June 1953

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 1:30 P.M. at the Seneca Valley Church of Christ for Mrs. Sarah Knox of Quaker City who died Wednesday evening, June 6, at the Barnesville Rest Home.

The deceased was born in Monroe County, June 14, 1866, a daughter of Richard and Sarah Miller Carpenter.

She was a member of Seneca Valley Church of Christ.

Survivors are a brother, Lawson Carpenter of Barnesville; a sister, Mary Lauer of Pontiac, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. Her husband George Knox, preceded her in death in 1953.

Burial was made in Calais Cemetery.

 

Hazel Virginia McCurdy nee Boso

Source: The Marietta [OHIO] Times, 1 May 1953, p 20

Mrs. Hazel Virginia Boso McCurdy, 44, wife of Walter McCurdy of 430 Douglas Ave., died Friday at 12:45 a.m. in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.

Mrs. McCurdy was born Nov. 5, 1908, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Cyrus Boso and Luella Smith Boso. On Sept. 22, 1932, she was married to Walter McCurdy, who survives.

Surviving in addition to her husband is her mother, Mrs. Luella Boso Barber, of Parkersburg and three brothers, William K. and Clarence A. Boso of Parkersburg and Lawrence M. Boso of Detroit.

Mrs. McCurdy was a member of the Daughters of America, Pocahontas Lodge, the Royal Neighbors of America and the C.B. Gates Womens Relief Corps.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Doudna & McClure funeral home. Interment will be in the Oak Grove cemetery.

 

Ida Irene Carpenter

Source: Cambridge (Ohio) Jeffersonian; Friday, 22 May 1953

BARNESVILLE---Mrs. Ida Irene Carpenter, N. Lincoln Ave, died at her home Thursday at 4:30 P.M. The body was removed to Campbell Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 3 P.M. by Evan. Oliver Johnson. Burial will be made in the Calais Cemetery.

Born in Noble County on Sept. 21, 1875, she was a daughter of Vincent and Samantha Brown Carpenter. She was a member of the W. Main St. Church of Christ.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Emma Stephens of Cambridge and several nieces and nephews.

 

George S. Harrison

Source: OBITUARIES OF MONROE COUNTY, OHIO, compiled by Kathy Schafer Romick, p 61

George S. Harrison was born January 15, 1865 and departed this life March 26, 1953, being at the time of his death 88 years, 2 months and 11 days of age.

He was a son of the late Martin and Katherine Harrison. His wife, Minnie Marty Harrison, preceded him in death June 8,1940.

Surviving are two children, Mrs. Mabel Heslep, of Clarington Route 1, and Harry Harrison, of Wheeling; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Mozena; five grandsons and one granddaughter; five great granddaughters and one great grandson, with many other relatives and friends.

One of his grandsons, Pvt. John Heslep, is serving his country in the U.S. Army in Japan. He is of the same lineage as the two late President Harrisons. His entire life has been spent in this community. He was a member of the United Brethern Church in Christ.

"Pappy" as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, was a friend to all he came in contact with. From his childhood to his last hour he always manifested a sunny character. His last years were spent listening to his radio of which he got all the church services he was able to dial. His great ambition was to drink deeper from the fountain of God's love, so when his master called, "It is enough, come up higher," he could sing with the Angels his favorite hymns, "On Jordan's Stormy Banks," and "Home At Last."

The events of his entire life can best be eulogized in these few words of the poet.

He lived in the house by the side of the road,

And was a friend of man.

Then shall I reach that happy place

And be forever blest,

Then shall I see my Father's face

And in His bosom rest.

 

Rachel Jane Morris

Source: The Cannelton (Indiana) News; Wednesday,June 2,1953

Rachel Jane Morris (above) died Sunday afternoon, May 31 at the home of her grandson, Alfred Jarboe, Ranger, at the age of 99 years. She had been ill seven weeks prior to her passing, having suffered a stroke.

Born March 30, 1854 in Monroe county, Ohio, the daughter of David and Margaret Ann Ferguson Morris, she came to this county with her parents at the outbreak of the Civil war. They traveled over land for a day to the river and then made the trip by boat to Cannelton, this part of the journey required eight days. They remained in Cannelton several days and then went on to Ranger where she resided on the same farm until her death.

The deceased s father was born in Holland** and lived to be 93 years of age. Her mother was born in Ireland.** She cared for her aged parents until their passing. Her only daughter, Mrs. Sylvester (Katie) Jarboe, died 29 years ago, leaving four children. Miss Morris son-in-law, Sylvester Jarboe, and her grandson, Alfred Jarboe and family have resided on the old home place with her for many years.

She was the only remaining member of a family of 10 children. In good health until the past few months, except for impaired hearing and sight, she was extremely active for her age and often made trips to town with the Jarboes. A member of Lily Dale Church of Christ, she was an interesting conversationalist and had a keen memory and could relate many interesting stories of early days and the Civil War. She was best known by all her friends as Aunt Jane.

Surviving are four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The grandchildren are Alfred and David Jarboe, Ranger; Tom Jarboe, Tell City and Mrs. Herman Harding, Virginia. There is one great-great-grandchildren, Betty Jean Franchville, near Cannelton.

The body was at Zoercher-Gillick funeral home. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, June 2 at the funeral home with continued services at 2 o clock at Lily Dale Church of Christ with the Rev. E.C. Ringer, pastor of the Tell City Church of Christ, officiating. Burial in Lily Dale cemetery.

**Submitter s Note: Death records for his father Henry G. Morris on Monroe County, Ohio Death CD 1, pp 70-71, and on various census data indicate that Henry was born in the District of Columbia. The 1850 census for Monroe County, Ohio, indicated David was born in Ohio and Margaret in Pa. My father, Vern Latta, who will be 90 in 2005, was told that the family had Dutch origins, but we have not been able to get far enough back to find this.

 

Ethel Gardner nee Carpenter

Source: Barnesville Whetstone, Barnesville, Ohio; Thursday, 7 May 1953

Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at the Campbell Funeral Home for Mrs. Ethel Gardner, 54, wife of Ollie O. Gardner, who died Friday morning, May 1, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John F. Purdy in Moundsville, W.Va. She was born at Jerusalem, April 27, 1899, a daughter of Benjamin and Margaret Scott Carpenter. She had resided in Moundsville several years, and was a member of the Church of Christ there. Surviving are one son, Frank B. Gardner of Moundsville; two daughters, Mrs. Purdy and Mrs. William T. Noon, both of Moundsville; four brothers, Mansel Carpenter, Moundsville; Leonard, Paul and Arthur all of Barnesville; one sister, Mrs. Virgil Bell of Columbus and five grandchildren. Evangelist Amos Orrison was in charge and burial was made in Crestview

Cemetery.

 

Dillon, Charles Raymond Dillon
Source Newsclipping Published--January 1953
    Dillon, Charles Raymond Dillon, age 56, of Apple Creek, formerly of Monroe County, Ohio, passed away Saturday afternoon after an extended illness.
    Surviving are his wife, Freda; two children; Mrs. C.M. (Phyllis) Kinney, of Apple Creek, and Charles M. Dillon of Massillon; three brothers, Forrest Dillon and James Dillon of Woodsfield, and William Dillon, of Alliance; five sisters, Mrs. Maggie Harmon of Sebring; Mrs. Mollie Seibert, of Logan; Mrs. Ona Ellis of New Matamoras; Mrs. Hattie Brooks and Mrs. Maris Beckett of
Wooster, and two grandchildren.
    The body will be brought to the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home on Tuesday morning.  Funeral services will be held in their chapel Wednesday afternoon, at two o'clock with Minister J.V.A.Traylor officiating. Interment will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio. [Note: born September 15, 1896;   died January 10, 1953]

 

Charlottie Truax Piatt

Charlottie Truax Piatt, 81, wife of Albert Piatt, died Tuesday night at eleven o'clock, November 10, 1953, at the family home on Lewisville, Route 2. She was born December 14, 1871, in Woodsfield, a daughter of Jacob and Margaret Truax. Surviving are her husband, Albert Piatt; six daughters, Mrs. Lena Greenwood of Bellaire; Mrs. Margaret Blowers of Shadyside; Mrs, Marie Schmidt of Bellaire; Mrs. Bessie Lucas, Mrs. Velma Clark and Mrs Daisy Brown of Woodsfield; two sons, Frank Piatt of Woodsfield, and Herschel Piatt of Lewisville, two brothers, Ed and Cletus Truax, of Woodsfield, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mable, died in 1935. Funeral services were held at the Schumacher Funeral Home Friday afternoon at one o'clock. Minister J.V.A. Traylor officiated. Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

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Howard W. Strobel
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio,  August 1954

    Reverend Howard W. Strobel, 67, well known retired Presbyterian minister died unexpectedly at his home at Lewisville from an acute heart attack, at 12:45 a.m. August 12, 1945. Apparently he was as well as usual and was to preach at New Castle the following Sunday as had been his custom for several months.
    Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Sarah Strobel, of the home: one sister, Mrs. Elva Ramage, of the home, and a brother, Clyde R. Strobel, of Pittsburgh. He was never married.
    Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two o clock in the Concord Presbyterian Church at Centerville. Reverend Lester Evans officiated. Immediately after the services the body was taken to the Brant Funeral Home in Pittsburgh. Final services were conducted in that funeral home Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. followed by burial in a Pittsburgh cemetery. 

 

Charles W. Ruby

Cambridge Jeffersonian Monday 25 Oct. 1954

QUAKER CITY----Funeral services for Charles W. Ruby, 77, of near Salesville, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Eberle Funeral Home by Rev. Robert Zinsmeister of Quaker City. Burial will be made in Friends Cemetery. Mr. Ruby died at his home early Monday morning. The body will remain at the funeral home.

Born in Coshocton County March 27, 1877, he was the son of Issac and Mary Gregg Ruby. He had lived in the Salesville community and was a member of Salesville Community Church.

Surviving are his widow, Dora E. Danford Ruby; a foster daughter, Mrs. Florence G. Hayes of Salesville R.D.; three sisters, Mrs. Mayme Shaffer of Cambridge, Mrs. Ella Jane Griffen of Coshocton and Mrs. Margie James of Plainfield; and two brothers John and James of Plainfield.

 

Alice M. Rich nee Danford

Cambridge Jeffersonian Friday 23 Feb. 1954

QUAKER CITY----Funeral services for Mrs. Alice M. Rich, 76, of near Kennonsburg, will be held Sunday in Kennonsburg Methodist Church. Burial will be made in Friends Cemetery. Brief services will be held at the home at 1:30 p.m. prior to the rites at the church. Mrs. Rich died Thursday at 5 p.m. in a Cambridge Hospital after a lengthy illness. The body is at Eberle Funeral Home and will be taken to the family home Saturday noon.

The wife of Homer Rich, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Nancy Wilson Danford. She was born in Noble County on July 22, 1878. She was a member of Kennonsburg Methodist Church.

In addition to her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ellis Long, of Quaker City R.D.; a son, William Rich of Senecaville R.D. 1; a brother Garfield Danford of Caldwell; and fives sisters, Mrs. Thoburn Britton, Senecaville R.D., Mrs. Charles Ruby, Mrs. Clyde Stallings, Mrs Grover Stallings and Mrs. Stella Groves all of Salesville.

 

George H. Herlan

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, 22 March 1954

George H. Herlan, widely-known retired funeral director of Byesville, died suddenly Saturday night at his home, 627 North Ninth Street, as a result of a heart attack. He had been in his usual health, spending part of the afternoon visiting with friends, and his death came as a shock to his relatives and friends.

A son of John and Sarah Kent Herlan, he was born at Salesville. Prior to moving to Byesville in 1920, he was engaged as a mortician in Summerfield. He operated a funeral home in Byesville for 24 years, retiring in 1944 at which time his son, Harold, took over the business. After his son's death in 1949, it was purchased by Robert McGaughy and has since been operated as the Herlan-McGaughy Funeral Home.

Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Holmes, of Columbus; two brothers, Virgil of Zanesville and Elbert of Cleveland; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Foster of Zanesville, Mrs. Stell Farley of Cleveland and Mrs. Rena Ball of Lewisville; and two grandchildren, Carol Jean Herlan of Byesville and Martha D. Homes of Columbus. A brother and sister preceded him in death in addition to his son, Harold.

The body is at McCracken Funeral Home where friends may call Monday evening from 7 to 9 P.M. On Tuesday morning it will be taken to the Herlan-McGaughy Funeral Home in Byesville where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock by Rev. Daniel Carmany, pastor of Main Ave. Methodist Church of Byesville. Interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery.

 

Mary Etta Bowen

Mrs. Mary Etta Bowen of Fly Ohio born in June 1881 daughter of the late Ezekial and Missouri Belle Hoskinson passed away Saturday Oct. 9, 1954 at the age of 73. Sept. 12, 1899 she was united in marriage with Raymond Bowen and to this union were born six children, two  surviving. Mrs. Bowen was a member of Witten Chapel and was baptized July 10, 1932 by Rev. Hooker. She was a kind neighbor and was always willing to assist anyone who was in need. She will be sadly missed in the home, church and community. She is survived by her husband, one  daughter, Mrs. Blanche Lallathin of Sardis, one son Raymond of the home; 12 grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Belle Yennie of Homeworth Oh, Mrs. Doshia Christopher of Alliance, Oh. Mrs. Magnolia Slider of Paden City, WV. James Hoskinson, Van Port, Pa.; William Hoskinson, Zanesville and Ezekial Hoskinson, Baden, Pa.; other relatives and many friends.

Even death has a wonderful mission

Though it robs us of those we love

It lifts our hearts from our surroundings

To long for that meeting above.

Funeral Services were held October 12 at 1 p.m. at Rush Funeral Home and additional rites at witten Chapel with Rev. C.A. Hubbard officiating. Interment in Witten cemetery.

 

Card of Thanks

The family wish to thank all who helped in any way during the illness and at the time of death of their wife and mother; such kindness will never be forgotten. Mr. Bowen, Ray and Blanche.

 

Ruth Neuhart nee Heddleston

Source: Quaker City [OHIO] Home Towner, Friday, 17 Dec. 1954

Coming as a shock to the community was the death early last Saturday morning of Mrs. Ruth Neuhart, 37, wife of Ray Neuhart of Batesville, who took her own life by hanging at the home in Batesville where the Neuhart family and Mrs. Neuhart's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Heddleston, reside. Noble county coroner, Dr. N.S. Reed, ruled her death a suicide, the body having been found hanging from a transom in an upstairs bedroom by her youngest son, Jeryl, when he got up to secure additional bedding. Mrs. Neuhart had been in ill health for the past several months and had recently undergone surgery at the Ohio Valley Hospital in Wheeling. The deceased was born March 30, 1917. She was well known and highly esteemed in this area, having a pleasing personality, which endeared her to many friends. She had been an active worker in the Methodist church at Batesville and in the Quaker City Eastern Star chapter, having served as Associate Conductress in this order the past year. Early this fall the family moved to Hamilton, Ohio, where Mr. Neuhart was employed, but a few weeks later returned to Batesville. The two sons, Monte Lee and Jeryl Ray, attend school there.

She is survived by her husband, their two sons and her parents, all of Batesville; a brother, Kenneth Heddleston of Hamilton, and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph House of Canton and Mrs. Leslie Long of Batesville.

Services were held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Batesville Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Zinsmeister officiating. Burial was in Batesville Cemetery. Eastern Star services were held at the late home Sunday evening and were largely attended.

 

Martha E. Carpenter

Source: The Cambridge Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio; Friday, 28 May 1954

BARNESVILLE---The death of Miss Martha E. Carpenter, former resident of Barnesville, occurred at the Lucas Rest Home, Somerton, Thursday morning.

The deceased was born in Monroe County, a daughter of Jack and Eliza Wells Carpenter.

Surviving are three brothers, Oliver Carpenter of Summerfield; Earl Carpenter of Calais and Frank Carpenter of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Several nieces and nephews.

The body was removed to the Campbell Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 1 (EST) Saturday afternoon. Rev. R. Paul Hobensack, First Christian Church will be in charge. Burial will be made in Calais Cemetery.

 

Ella Morris Campbell nee Richeson

Source: Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - February 18, 1954, Pg, 48

Ella Campbell, 88, of Sumner, Ill., former Akron resident, died Wednesday in Sumner.

Born in Calais, O., Mrs. Campbell came to Akron 42 years ago and lived here about 30 years. She had lived in Sumner the last year.

She leaves three sons, Herman B., William B. and Vern O. Morris, of Akron; four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Schindewolf, Mrs. Eva Wilkerson and Mrs. Iva Webster of Akron and Mrs. Celia Tustin of Sumner, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Billow Chapel, the Rev. Clyde A. Blair of McLeister Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 4 p.m. Friday.

 

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William Clem Stewart, 81, died Friday night at his home in Sardis following a long illness. He was the son of the late John and Jane Wilson Stewart and was born at Sardis, Route 1, where he resided all his life. Surviving are his widow, Cora M. Stewart and five children: Ross Stewart of Woodsfield, Marion E. Stewart of Sterling, William C. Stewart of Sardis, Mrs. T. Stella Gallagher and Mrs. Blanch Hubbard of Sardis Route. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Charles Stewart of Sardis Route, Dan Stewart of Clarington Route, Mrs. Ella Peterson of Wheeling, and Mrs. Anna Nelson of Blaine, 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brief services were conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Rush funeral home. Additional services were held at two o clock at the Mt. Olive church with the Rev. Clarence Hubbard in charge. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery. (1955)

 

Charles E. Christman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, Monday, Jan. 24, 1955

Charles E. Christman, 80, the son of Godfrey and Katherine Bauman Christman, was born on October 7, 1874, on his parents farm near Wills Creek, West of Monroefield, Ohio. He departed this life January 5, 1955, at the age of eighty years and three months. Born into a large family he was the second youngest of ten children, which included three girls and seven boys.

His parents who were among the first settlers of this community, were from Germany with a background of strong Christian faith. He received the sacrament of Baptism at St. John s Evangelical Church and later received the vows of Church membership himself by the rite of Confirmation at the age of fifteen. From that time forward he remained a faithful and loyal member of St. John s Evangelical and Reformed Church throughout his lifetime. In his Church he found the strength and guidance he needed by regular attendance and participation in the sacrament of Holy Communion. He received his last Holy Communion ten days before God called him to his heavenly home.

On October 15, 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Laura Melinda Baker. To this happy union were born five sons. Laura died December 5, 1919, from typhoid fever, aged 45 years. Three sons, Harley, Herbert, and Clesson Christman were taken early in life. Harley died September 6, 1904, and; Herbert died February 4, 1903 and Clesson died in 1934.

The two living sons are Freeman Christman, of Monroefield and Harvey Christman of Woodsfield. The last two weeks of Mrs. Christman s life were spent at the home of his son, Freeman where with his wife, brother Harvey, the grandchildren and neighbors, he was given tender and loving care day and night.

After the untimely death of his first wife, he was united in marriage to Emma Black on November 26, 1924. She too preceded him in death on June 19, 1946, aged 83 years, leaving one stepson, Stephen Black, now living in Zanesville, Ohio.

Mr. Christman has three grandchildren, Eldon and Ruth Christman, of Lewisville, Rural Route, and Richard Christman, of Columbus, Ohio. Also there are five great grandchildren who have brought much additional joy to him in these past years. Having a host of relatives, he is honored with having one of the largest relationships in this country, all descendants of the first
pioneer settlers.

These early settlers built up their homes near springs where Mr. Christman built his home. Here on his beautiful farm located west of Barnhart Ridge Road he lived alone during these past years. On his farm he found much joy in tending the cattle and chickens, watching the crops grow and be harvested by his son and grandsons.

Burial was made in the St. John s Middle Church cemetery, near Lewisville. 

 

Anna L. Nelson Mrs. Anna Lucinda Nelson, 67, resident of Stanley, near Blaine, died Tuesday morning at 8:55. She had been ill for the past three years. The deceased was born Oct. 17, 1888 at Sardis, and had resided at Stanley for many years. She was a member of the Salvation Army Corps in Bellaire. Surviving are her husband, John Nelson, two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Imer of Blaine, Mrs. Gladys Mulbert of Martins Ferry, three sons, Willard Nelson, Bridgeport, W. Nelson, Elmsboro, W. Va., two brothers, Daniel and Charles Stewart of Sardis, a sister, Mrs. Ella Peterson, Wheeling, 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Howard H. Wilson Funeral Chapel, Bridgeport, where services will be held Friday at 2p.m. in charge of Major Wm. Murtaugh of the Salvation Army. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine. [Died in 1955.]

 

Garfield Danford
Jeffersonian Friday 25 Feb 1955

Caldwell - Funeral services for Garfield Danford, 74, of Caldwell, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at McVay Funeral Home by Rev Floyd R Gaugler.  Burial will be made in Bates Hill Cemetery.  Mr Danford died in Marietta Memorial Hospital Thursday following a long illness.  He was a retired Noble County farmer and had resided in the Mt Ephraim community most of his lifetime. He was a son of the late Rolland and Nancy Wilson Danford.

Surviving are his widow, Tessie Bates Danford; a son Wayne, Caldwell; 5 daughters Mrs Erma House, Massillon, Mrs Clarice Mendenhall, Rich Valley; Mrs Ardith Mendenhall of Sarahsville, Mrs Helen Day of Quaker City and Miss June Danford of the home; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs Dora Ruby, Mrs Estella Groves, Mrs Blanche Stallings, Mrs Dulcie Stallings, all of Salesville and Mrs Mary Britton of Senecaville.  A son, Charles and a sister are deceased.

 

Philomena Burkhart

Mrs. Philomena Burkhart, 85, lifelong resident of Miltonsburg community died in Ohio Valley Hospital, Wheeling, WVa, Saturday evening.  She fell about three weeks ago and fractured a hip. Born February 28, 1870 in the Miltonsburg community, she was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church.

She leaves two sons and two daughters:  Isadore and Mary Burkhart of the home, Otto of Woodsfield, R.D.3, and Mrs. Emmett Carrick of Canton; two brothers, Nicholas and Jacob  Burkhart of Lewisville, RD 1.

The Rosary will be recited at the Schumacher Funeral Home Monday at 8 p.m. The high Mass of Requiem will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. John's Church at Miltonsburg.  Fr. Robert Brown will officiate in the absence of the pastor, Fr. Donald Nuss. Burial will be made in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Magdeline Laney Leach nee Wise

Source: Monroe County [OHIO] Beacon, Monday, 19 Sep 1955

Funeral services for Mrs. Laney Wise Leach, 85, of Malaga, were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Calais Church with Minister J.V.A. Traylor of Woodsfield officiating. Burial was made in the Calais Cemetery, with the Harper and Campbell Funeral Home, Beallsville, in charge.

Mrs. Leach died Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, 1955, at 3:30 in the Barnesville General Hospital following an illness of two weeks.

She was born July 9, 1870, near Malaga, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wise and lived her life in that vicinity. She was the last member of a family of eleven children and her only survivor is a son, Rufus H. Leach, of Malaga. Her husband Cole Leach died fourteen years ago.

 

Thurman Morris

Source: Quaker City (Ohio) Hometowner; Friday, 2 Dec 1955

Thurman Morris, 60, World War I, veteran, was found dead in bed on Wednesday evening, November 23, 1955, at 7 o'clock, in his home at Baileys Mills. He is believed to have died sometime early Tuesday morning in the home where he lived alone.

Mr. Morris was born December 12, 1894, in Monroe County, a son of the late Jess and Ruhama Carpenter Morris. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Faidel Ochoa, of Detroit, and Mrs. Orville Booth, of Newark; one son Raymond Morris, with the United States Service in Venezuela, South America; five grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur and Clarence Morris of Baileys Mills and Elmer Morris of Woodsfield, and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Gallagher and Mrs. Icel Giesey of Barnesville and Miss Sadie Morris of Quaker City.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon of last week at the Campbell Funeral Home in Barnesville, with Rev. Floyd Workman of the Barnesville Main St. Methodist Church officiating. Burial was made in Calais Cemetery.

 

Leach, Harry Leach
Source--Wheeling News Register   Friday, January 14, 1955

Leach , Harry ; about 32, native of Barnesville, who has been a foreman at the Hoover Company plant at North Canton, for several years died at the Mercy Hospital in Canton Thursday evening at 5:30. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leach of Barnesville; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Whitesell, Barnesville, and Mrs. Marjorie McCammon of Woodsfield, two brothers, Earl and Everett of Barnesville and his wife and a child in Canton. Relatives indicated that the body would be brought here for services and burial.

 

Lucas, Ezra O. Lucas
Source--Newsclipping
Published 1955

Lucas, Ezra O., 76, of 228 Eastern Avenue, passed away on Saturday morning, October 29, 1965, at one o'clock in Marietta Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Monday. He had been in ill health since March with a heart condition. Mr. Lucas was a widely-known oil well contractor. He was associated with George M. Thornberry of Lewisville, in the firm, Lucas and Thornberry, gas and oil well contractors, for forty-four years. A son of Thomas A. and Canarissa Sheldon Lucas, he was born in Wayne Township on March 13, 1879. On May 26, 1898 he was united in marriage with Miss Savilda Winland, who survives. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas lived on Hartshorn Ridge until 1908, when they moved to Lewisville. In 1927 they moved to Woodsfield where they have since resided.  Mr. Lucas was a member of the Woodsfield Methodist Church and Monroe Lodge No. 189, F.& A.M.

Surviving are his wife, Savilda, and eight children; W.L. Lucas, of Zanesville; Mrs. George (Ina) McCormick, of Columbus; Mrs. William J. (Mabel) Brown, of Gallipolis; A.D. Lucas, of Tampa, Florida; K.L.Lucas, of Medina; Mrs. Guy (Mildred) Turner, of Coshocton; Mrs. Ralph (Velma) Myrick, Jr. of Steubenville; and John T. Lucas of Coral Gabels, Florida; also fifteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

One granddaughter, LaNora Dougherty, preceded him in death in 1943. Friends are being received at the Schumacher Funeral Home where Masonic services were held Sunday evening at nine o'clock. Funeral services will be held this Monday afternoon at two o'clock in the Schumacher Funeral Home with his pastor, Rev. Dale Cole officiating. Interment will be in Oaklawn Ceremony.

 

Perry D. Cline

Perry D. Cline, 76, died Sunday at 12:05 a.m. at his home in Rinard Mills. He was a retired oil producer and farmer. Born July 11, 1879 in Monroe County, he was the son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Piatt Cline. He was married to the former Anna Paton, who survives at the family home. Other survivors include two sons, Glenn of New Philadelphia and Frank of Rochester, Pa.; five daughters, Mrs. Amanda Miller of Marietta, Mrs. Pearl Rinard of Rochester, Pa., Mrs. Ruth Huffman of New Rumley and Mrs. Audrey Binegar and Mrs. Doris Rinard of Wingett Run; two half-sisters, Mrs. Jane Widger of Wellsburg, W. Va., and Mrs. Bertha Hayes of Whiliu pie; 16 grandchildren and five in great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bloomfield Church with the Rev. Clarence Cr Hubbard and the Rev. Everett Branscomb officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery. Friends may call at the Corum Funeral Home in Matamoras un til 2 p.m. Tuesday when the body will be taken to the family home where friends may call until Wednesday noon.

 

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Julie Viola Young 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.]

 

David Wilson Latta

Source: The Canton Repository

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]

 

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.

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.

 

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.

 

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Henrietta Woodruff, nee Lauxterman

Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1957
    Mrs. Henrietta Lauxterman Woodruff [Mrs. Benjamin S. Woodruff ] Woodruff was born April 18, 1883, at Cincinnati, Ohio being the fifth child of the late David and Mary Ann Lauxterman. She departed this life at the Brown County Hospital, Georgetown, Ohio, on January 7, 1957, at 2 p.m.
    She was united in marriage with the Reverend Benjamin S. Woodruff on October 15, 1901. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Inez Ware, of Frankfort, Kentucky.
    Surviving besides her husband and daughter, are two sisters, Mrs. Cora Thompson, of Dade City, Florida, and Mrs. Alvina Powers, of Cincinnati, Ohio and one brother Clarence Lauxterman, of St. Bernard, Ohio; also many other relatives and friends who will miss her.
    Mrs. Woodruff was a kind and loving wife and mother, and a true friend and neighbor who will be missed for her many deeds and helpfulness.
    Reverend and Mrs. Woodruff celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1950 during his pastoral days of the Woodsfield, Buchanan and Laings Churches. God in His wisdom permitted them to see their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary.
    Reverend Woodruff was retired from the Gospel ministry on April 30, 1954, after thirty years of service. They moved from Woodsfield in April, 1954, and established their home at Sardinia, Ohio. The present address of Reverend B. S. Woodruff is Sardinia, Ohio. 

 

Clyde Stallings

Salesville R. D., Dies Suddenly (Dec. 9, 1958)

Clyde Stallings, 76,. Salesville R. D. 1, died unexpectedly at his farm home Tuesday, death resulting from a sudden heart attack. Born in Ripley, W. Va., on Feb. 16, 1882, he was the son of David and Emily McVay Stallings.  Mr. Stallings was a farmer and had lived at Salesville the past 45 years,  moving there from Monroe County. 

He is survived by his wife, Blanche Danford  Stallings; two daughters, Mrs Ildreth Hayes of Salesville and Mrs. Gail Lowry of Old Washington;  five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; one brother,  Grover Stallings of Salesville and a sister, Mrs. Lena Miracle, Salesville.  Three brothers and three sisters are deceased. 

Funeral services will be conducted at the Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City, Friday, Dec. 12, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.  Rev. Geo. Vorhies, Methodist pastor, will officiate and interment will be in Friends Cemetery here.

Clyde Stallings

Jeffersonian Wednesday 10 December 1958

Salesville - Clyde Stallings, 76 of Salesville R D 1 died unexpectedly at his home from a heart attack Tuesday.  He was born in Riply, W Va Feb 16 1882 the son of David and Emily McVay Stallings.  Mr Stallings was a farmer and had lived at Salesville R D 1 the past 45 years moving there from Monroe County.

He leaves his wife, Blanche Danford Stallings; two daughters, Mrs Ildrith Hayes of  Salesville R D 1 and Mrs Gail Lowry of Old Washington; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Grover Stallings of Salesville R D 1 and a sister Mrs Lena Miracle of Salesville.  Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev George Vorhies at 3 p.m. Friday in the Eberle Funeral Home at Quaker City where friends may call after Thursday noon.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.

 

Baker, Melissa Foughty Baker
SOURCE: The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, OH, 27 August 1957
WOODSFIELD, O. - Mrs. Melvin Baker, 62, died Monday morning at her home in Woodsfield following a short illness.
She was a life resident of the Woodsfield community and a member of the Church of Christ at Cameron, O.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Edwin McConnell, of Woodsfield; five grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Anna Shields of Youngstown, Mrs. Lola Zonker and Mrs. Alice Whitacre, both of Barnesville and one brother, James Foughty of Woodsfield.
The body was removed to the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home here where services will be held at 1 o'clock (DST) Wednesday afternoon. Additional services will be conducted in the Church of Christ at Cameron at 2 p.m. Rev. Raymond Straites will officiate and burial will be in Cameron Cemetery.

 

John Alexander Stephen

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Monday 8 July 1957

BARNESVILLE---Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Campbell Funeral, for John Alexander Stephen, 68, of Barnesville, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon at 1:30 P.M. in his home.

Born near Calais in Monroe County, April 24, 1889, he was the son of Jacob F. and Nancy Wells Stephen. He had lived most of his life in Barnesville and was a retired worker of Warr Car and Wheel Company.

Besides his wife Mary Louise, of the home, he leaves three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Tuttle, Columbus, Mrs. Mary Carpenter near Summerfield, and Mrs. Lillian Fitzgerald, Flushing; four brothers, Charles of Cambridge, Harry of Batesville, Lewis of Cumberland and Roman of MT. Pleasant.

Rev. Floyd Workman, Delaware will officiate at the funeral and burial will be in Crestview Cemetery.

John Miles Hannahs

Source: Noble County [Ohio] Leader; Thursday, 3 Jan 1957

John Miles Hannahs, 51, of Senecaville Route 1, died suddenly Friday evening in the Guernsey Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. He was admitted to the hospital earlier that day.

Born July 10, 1905 in Monroe County, he was the son of Elmer and Emma Carpenter Hannahs. He was a farmer.

Surviving are his widow, Susie Hayes Hannahs; two daughters; Mrs. Frances Stoner of Akron and Mrs. Velma Haga of Belle Valley; two sons, Austin Hannahs, of Sarahsville and Emerson of Canton; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Carpenter of Summerfield and Mrs. Mattie Stevens of Calais; and two brothers, Irvin Hannahs of Calais and Forest Hannahs of Summerfield.

Brief funeral services were held at the Brubach Funeral Home Monday at 1:00 P.M. following additional services at the Calais Methodist Church at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Delmar Johnson officiated and burial was made in the Calais Cemetery.

 

Reginald Heber Latta

Source: The Lima [Ohio] News; Sunday, 20 Jan 1957

HEALTH OFFICIAL DIES

WOODSFIELD, Ohio -- Dr. R. H. Latta, 64, president of the Monroe County Board of Health, died Friday in his home in Graysville, Monroe County. He had suffered a heart attack three weeks ago.

 

Francis (Frank) J. Ritzert

Killed When Struck By Auto Ritzert, Francis J. Source--News Clipping Published 1957

Ritzert, Francis J., 40, of Mapleton Road, Route 4, Canton, a flagman on a road construction job, was struck and killed by an automobile on Freeburg Road, northeast of Canton, on Friday, October 11, 1957. Mr. Ritzert was a son of the late George and Mary Burkhart Ritzert, of Woodsfield, and resided here and near Graysville until moving to Canton a few years ago.

Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Edith Dillon, of Graysville; three sons and one daughter, of the home; one sister, Mrs. Don (Magdalene) McCort, of near Barnesville, and three brothers, Lawrence Ritzert, of Zanesville; Raymond Ritzert, of Cleveland, and George Ritzert, of Canton.

His parents and two sisters, Adelia and Virginia, have preceded him in death.

A Requiem High Mass was solemnized in St. Sylvesters Church at Woodsfield this Monday morning at ten o'clock, with Rev. Robert Brown officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

 

Christman, Magdalena Saloma Christman nee Matz
Source--Monroe County Beacon   Woodsfield, Ohio
Published--April 1957
     Lena Matz Christian[should read--Christman] was born on July 9, 1878, a daughter of Louis[Ludwig] and Christina Meckling Matz. She departed this life on April 2, 1957 at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 23 days. Mrs. Christman was baptized into the Christian faith on March 6, 1879 and she took the vows of confirmation on December 26, 1892 being in the same confirmation class as her future husband.
    She was married to George L. Christman on June 19, 1900 and to this union were born nine children. One daughter died in infancy.
    Surviving are her husband; one sister, Rachel Christman of Lewisville, Rural Route and one brother, William Matz, of Woodsfield; and her eight children, three sons and five daughters; Arthur Christman of Wooster, Route 4; Elma Christman, of Lewisville, Route 1; Esther Claus, of Lewisville, Route 1; Clarence Christman, of Apple Creek; Gertrude Kahrig of Woodsfield, Route 3; Laura Kahrig of Lewisville, Route 2; Paul Christman of Cambridge, Ohio and Beryl Claus of Lewisville, Route 1, who lived in the home with her parents. twenty-four grandchildren and eight grandchildren also survive.
    Mrs. Christman lived her entire life in the St. John's Church community. She was a life member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. She was devoted to her family and shared with them her deep and abiding faith in God.
    Brief services were held at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel on Saturday afternoon at one o'clock with additional services at two o'clock at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. Rev. George W. Varnes officiated.  Interment was in the church cemetery.

When I have crossed the bar,
     Sunset and evening star
       And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning at the bar
    When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
    Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
    Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell.
    And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
    When I embark.
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
    I hope to see my Pilot face to face.

 

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Minnie K. Miller, nee Felton
Source: The Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio, August 1958
Collection of Zelda Weber Betts
    Mrs. Minnie Katherine Felton Miller, age 65, wife of Levi Miller, died Wednesday morning, July 30, 1958, at 10:15 o clock at her home on Short Street, Woodsfield, following an illness of several months.
    She was born in New Matamoras on January 30, 1893, a daughter of George and Mary Simler Felton.  She was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church.
    Surviving besides her husband, are a son, Ernest Miller, of East Liverpool; four daughters, Mrs. Opal Mumper  of Miami, Florida; Mrs. Lorena Miller, of Canton; Mrs. Bessie Henry, of Amarillo, Texas, and Mrs. Geraldine (Jerry) Foehrenbach, of Lewisville, Route 2; nineteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and three brothers, O. H. Felton, of Seattle, Washington; Charles and Edward Felton, of Athens, Ohio.
    One son was a casualty of World War II and one daughter died in 1938. Two sisters and four brothers have also preceded her in death.
    Funeral services were held in the Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel on Saturday afternoon at two o clock, with the Reverend L. Lane McCammon officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. 

 

Essie May Kinkade

Source: the Yakima [Washington] Herald, 3 July 1958

KINKADE Funeral services for Mrs. Essie May Kinkade, 63, who died July 2nd, will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the Walter C. Ball & Son Funeral Chapel, with burial in the family plot in the Sunnyside Cemetery. Mrs. Kinkade was born in Mo, and had lived in the Mabton area for the past 25 yrs. She is survived by 2 sons Harley L. and Charles J. of Mabton; 2 daughters Mrs. Harvey Harrison of Selah, Mrs. Elmer Satterfield, Mabton; 8 grandchildren; 1 brother Loran Carr, 1 sister Mrs. Vlma Calton, both Springfield, Mo.

 

Marion Fisher

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Tuesday 17 June 1958

WOODSFIELD---Marion Fisher, 84, of Woodsfield and Lewisville Road, died at a Cambridge Hospital Monday at 3 P.M. following several weeks illness.

He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Paulus of Woodsfield R.D. 3 and Mrs. Maywood Carpenter of the home; a son, Merle Fisher of Lewisville R.D.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Fisher was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church of which he was an elder for over 45 years. He was a retired farmer and life-long resident of Monroe County.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 P.M. at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home by Rev. Lane McCammon. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Clara Rush Claugus

March 1958 Spirit of Democracy paper

Claugus, Clara Rush Claugus, aged 78 passed away Friday, March 7th, at Athens Hospital Athens, Oh. after an extended illness. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Smith, of Beallsville, and Miss Ida Claugus, of near beallsville; 1 son Audry H. Claugus, of near Columbus; several grandchildren; 4 sisters, Mrs. Clark Smittle of Sardis; Mrs. Leo Harding, of Fairmont, WV.; Mrs. M.C. Edmunds of Reading, Pa.; and Mrs. D. C. Russell of Wheeling and 1 brother D. W. Rush of Findlay, Oh. Funeral services were held at the Bauer and Turner funeral home Monday with Minister J.V.A. Traylor officiating. Interment was in the Neuhart cemetery.

 

Bauman, Henry C. Bauman
Source: Wheeling News Register, Thursday, August 28, 1958

BAUMAN, Henry C., 79, of Sardis, died Wednesday shortly after noon in the Wetzel County Hospital after a short illness. A retired merchant, he had resided in Sardis for many years. He was a member of the Sardis Church of Christ and Woodsfield American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I.

Bereaved are his wife, Rachel; one daughter, Mrs. Ester Hart of Cambridge, N. Y.; one adopted daughter; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Probst, of Sardis; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are being received at the Rush Funeral Home in Sardis. Services Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Sardis Church of Christ with Evangelist C. W. Rock officiating. Burial will be in the Sardis
Cemetery.

 

Foraker, William T. Foraker
Source: Wheeling News Register, Thursday, August 28, 1958

FORAKER, William T., 79, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday afternoon in a Pittsburgh hospital from injuries sustained when he was struck by a car in Pittsburgh two weeks ago. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Methodist church.

Surviving are his widow, Florence Eckelberry Foraker; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Harman and Mrs. Mildred Harman, both of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Ethel Sloan of Woodsfield; one son, Glenn of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Herman of Long Beach, Calif., Lloyd of Akron, Denzil of Canton, and Harold of Woodsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Johns of Graysville and Mrs. Iva Kindall of Antioch. Friends may call at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Isaac Henry Bonam

Isaac Henry Bonam, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bonam was born near Antioch, Ohio on March 29, 1877 and departed this life at his home in Woodsfield, Ohio on October 9, 1958. At the time of his passing he was 81 years, six months and eleven days of age. Mr. Bonam was united in marriage with Caroline Nalley on October 24, 1900. To this union were born five children, Charles of Wooster, Ohio, Mrs. Alonzo Cline of Greenbrier, Mrs. Dorsey Hooper of Woodsfield Rt 1, Clarence of the home and one son Donald was preceded him in death in 1950.

He is also survived by seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He became a member of the church of Christ at Plainview on May 23, 1920, being baptized by Charles Fogle. Mr. Bonam was a kind husband and a loving father and a helpful neighbor.

Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Plainview Church of Christ, with Evangelist, John M. Hamilton, of the Woodsfield Church of Christ officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Bauer and Turner in charge.

 

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Sylvester S. Brubach
Sylvester S. "Ves" Brubach, 75, well-known retired druggist, died Tuesday, September  22, 1959 at 2:30 p.m. at is home on South Main Street after a few months illness. Mr. Brubach had been a druggist in Woodsfield for the past 47 years, and re tired February 1 of this year, when the Brubach Drug Store was taken over by William Finnical. 

A member of St. Sylvester's Catholic Church in Woodsfield, he was a member of the Holy Name society, the Maccabees at Zanesville, the Knights of Columbus at Caldwell, and the BPO elks Lodge at Sisterville.
Born March 16, 1884, a son of Jacob and Mary Nauer Brubach, he was first married to Ella Reich Brubach, who died in 1952.  He was married to Marie McCormack in 1954, who survives, along with two brothers, Edward Brubach and Charles Brubach, both of Canton, and several nieces and nephews.
The body was returned to the family home Wednesday afternoon, where the Rosary will be recited Thursday at 8 p.m.  A Requiem High Mass will be sung at St. Sylvester's church on Friday at 10 a.m. (EDT), with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Mehler officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery, with the Brubach funeral home of Summerfield in charge of arrangements.   (1959)

John W. Young was born on May 29, 1870, near Lewisville, Ohio. He was a son of Fred and Eva Pfeiffer Young and was the last surviving member of a family of eight children. He passed away at the home of his niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Weber, on Lewisville, Route 2, on October 13, 1959. At the time of death he was 89 years, four months and sixteen days of age.

In younger manhood he spent the winters in Southern states because of ill health. In 1924 he married Zella Baxter, of Joelton, Tennessee, and established his home there. She preceded him in death in 1932. In 1934 he married Salome Buchli who passed away on May 18 of this year [1959].

In June he was brought back to Ohio by nieces and nephews who faithfully cared for him until the end.

In childhood he was baptized and confirmed into the Evangelical and Reformed faith and became a faithful Christian, teaching a men's Bible class for many years. In spite of his advanced years, he was interested in world-wide news, sports and the activities of those dear to him.

Johannes (John) Jung/Young was born on May 29, 1870. This comes from the German Church records translated by Dr. Shirley Harmon. There is no information regarding baptism in these records.

 

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Varns at the Lewisville Church, of which he was a member, on October 17th. He was laid to rest in the chruch cemetery.

Those who loved him will remember his humble faith and kind disposition.

 

Like a ship that's lost its anchor

and drifts gently out to sea;

So our dear one just slept away,

To calm eternity.

 

The family wishes to thank all those who helped in any way and those who sent floral offerings. We shall always be grateful. NIECES and NEPHEWS

 

Kate Eddy
Source; Wheeling News Register, Thursday, December 3, 1959

EDDY, Mrs. Kate, 84, formerly of Woodsfield, O., died at the home of here daughter Mrs.Charles Feiock at Lewisville, O., on Tuesday at 11 p.m. She was born July 3, 1875. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Feiock and Mrs.Kenneth Saffell, of Bowling Green, O.; two sons, Harry of Canton and Roy of Woodsfield; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mrs.Edna Moffett, a sister, also survives in Paden City, W. Va. She was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. Friends are being received at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m.. Interment will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. Minister John Hamilton will officiate. (Cheryl McCombs)

 


Arlie Highman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated May 7, 1959

Arlie Highman, 59, of Woodsfield, Route 2, died Monday morning, May 4,1959, at 5:30 o'clock at Marietta Memorial Hospital following a two-day illness. He was born October 22,1899, a son of Oliver Highman and the late Frances Devore Highman. He spent his entire life in the Conner Ridge community where he was a farmer and a member of The Conner Ridge Methodist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs Geneva Hartshorn Highman; his father and stepmother, of Woodsfield, Route 2; one son, and one daughter, Eric Highman & Miss Irma Highman, both of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Semans, of Ashland; Mrs. Harvey Rogers, of Polk, Ohio, and Mrs. Friend Willis, of Jeromesville, Ohio, and one brother, Raymond Highman, of Ashland.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at The Hartshorn Ridge Church of Christ with Thomas Christy Officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with The Mallett Funeral Home of Stafford in charge.

 

Waldo Kenneth Adair

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Thursday, 28 May 1959

Waldo Kenneth Adair, 1301 Blaine Ave., died suddenly at 3:30 A.M. Thursday at his home. He had been in failing health several months, but death was unexpected.

A former employee of the Cambridge Tin Mill and pump operator at the Cambridge Water-works Plant, he was born June 6, 1893, in Lore City, the son of Jasper and Jennie Bell Adair.

He leaves his widow, Sarah Louise Adair; one nephew, Waldo Adair of Zanesville. Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

Mr. Adair was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the American Legion Post 84, Highway Patrol Auxiliary, and Odd Fellows Lodge.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 P.M. at Scott Funeral Home by Rev. Thomas Wayman. Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

 

Charlotte Elizabeth Williams nee Gibson

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Thursday, 15 Jan. 1959

SUMMERFIELD--Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth Williams, 86, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her son, Major Howard F. Williams in Roswell, N. M., where she made her home for the past several years.

She was born near Calais April 28, 1872, and was the daughter of James W. and Hannah Carpenter Gibson. She was the last surviving member of a family of 10 children and spent most of her life in the Batesville community.

She leaves in addition to her son, her husband, John R. Williams of New Lexington and one grandson, Howard Williams Jr. of Summerfield.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 P.M. in the Batesville Cemetery.

The body will arrive by train at Parkersburg Saturday morning and brought to the Brubach Funeral Home where friends may call until noon Sunday. The body will be taken to the church in Batesville Sunday where it will lie in state for one hour prior to the funeral service.

 

Devore, Parry B. Devore
Source--Newsclipping
Published--1959
    Devore, Parry B. ,79, well-known Conner Ridge farmer, died Sunday
evening, February 1, 1959, at seven o'clock at Marietta Memorial Hospital
after suffering a stroke Friday at his home on Woodsfield, Route 2.
    He was born September 13, 1879, at Conner Ridge, a son of the late Isaac
and Cyrena Williams Devore. He first married Mary Jane Smith, who preceded
him in death in 1940. In 1943, he married Vernie Stevens, who survives.
    Mr. Devore spent his entire life in the Conner Ridge community where he
was a farmer and a member of the Conner Ridge Methodist Church.
    Survivors in addition to his wife include three sons, George Devore, of
Woodsfield, Route 2; Austin Devore, of Ashland, and Thurman Devore, of
Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Briggs, of near Woodsfield, and Mrs.
Lillie Adams, of Graysville; one brother, Luther Devore, of Graysville; four
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held at the Conner Ridge Methodist Church on
Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Milford Carey, of Stafford
officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with the Mallett Funeral
Home of Stafford in charge.

 

Whitacre, John, Sr. Whitacre
Source--Newsclipping
Published--1959
    Whitacre, John, Sr., 89, of Rinard Mills, died Saturday morning, February 7, 1959, at 6:05 o'clock at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital at Parkersburg, W.Va.
    Born July 21, 1869, in Monroe County, he was a son of the late Sydnor and Julian Winland Whitacre. He was a retired farmer and timberman.
    Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Rose Whitacre; one daughter, Mrs. Almeda Starling, of Chesterhill; three sons, John Whitacre of Waverly, W.Va.; Foster Whitacre, of Parkersburg, W.Va., and Frank Whitacre, of Canton; and one sister, Mrs. Nettie Mobberly, of Woodsfield.
    Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at one o'clock at the Corum Funeral Home in  New Matamoras, with Rev. Elwin Walls officiating. Interment was in the Rinard Mills Cemetery.

 

Herman Benjamin Morris

Source: Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Tuesday, October, 27, 1959.

Herman B. Morris, 63, a Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. employee 45 years, died Monday in St. Thomas Hospital after a brief illness.

Mr. Morris, who lived at 1529 Aster av., was a foreman in the bead and stock preparation department at Firestone.

He was a native of Tyler Co, WV, and was an Akron resident 47 years. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Firestone Twenty-Year Club and the Brown St. Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.

Mr. Morris leaves his wife, Pearl; three sons, Jack C. of Cuyahoga Falls, James T. and Joseph E. of Akron; a daughter, Norma J. of Akron; four grandchildren; two brothers, William of Akron and Vern of Tallmadge, and four sisters, Mrs. Celia Tustin of Lincoln, Ind., Mrs. Blanche Schindewolf, Mrs. Eva Miller and Mrs. Iva Webster of Akron.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Billow Akron Chapel, the Rev. G. W. Busse officiating.

Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 tonight and after 4 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Faber, Amiel F. Faber
Source--Newsclipping
    Amiel F. Faber ,78, died on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 1959 at three o'clock at the home of his son, Clyde Faber, at Massillion, following an eight week illness.
    Surviving are three daughters; Mrs. George (Edith) Radon, of Lewisville; Mrs. Lucille Reischman, of Strasburg, Ohio and Mrs. Robert (Martha) Falls, of North Lawrence, Ohio; two sons, Clyde Faber and Paul Faber of Massillon; fourteen grandchildren; three great- grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Lena Rogers, of Steubenville.
    His wife, Mary A. Matz Faber, preceded him in death, August 25, 1949.
    Mr. Faber was a lifelong resident of the Lewisville community, and was a retired rig builder and carpenter. He was a charter member of Woodsfield Lodge No. 338, Knights of Pythias, and a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church.
   [submitters note--The rest of this obituary was missing]

 

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Thomas M. Stewart, 73, of Woodsfield, died Wednesday afternoon, September 14, in the Barnesville hospital following an illness of the past few months. Mr. Stewart was born in Sardis, January 11, 1887, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stewart. Surviving are two sons, James of Beallsville, Route 2, and Harry of the United States Army, stationed in Germany, a daughter Mrs. Glen Miller of Wadsworth, four brothers, John of Clarington, Frank, Paden City, Edward Stewart, New Cumberland, and William of East Liverpool, four sisters, Mrs. Ellie Thomas, and Mrs. Ida Nolan both of New Martinsville, Mrs. May Bittle (Billiter) Paden City, and Mrs. Josephine Hoskinson of California, and nine grandchildren. Friends called at the Bauer and Turner funeral home where services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. J. V. A. Trayler officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery. [Calculated year of death = 1960]

 

George Harvey Conley, 85, of Fly, died at 2:20 a.m., Monday, January 9, at his home. He was the son of the late Jesse and Sarah Mathias Conley and was born in Monroe County on July 8, 1875, and was a farmer. His wife, the former Mary Stewart, died on January 19, 1952. Surviving are one son, Daniel Conley, Seville, two daughters, Mrs. Janie Ritchie and Lucille Ritchie, both of Fly, two brothers :Mason Conley, Sardis, and Elmer Conley of Shadyside, 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The body was removed from the Corum funeral home to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lucille Ritchie. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Olive United Brethren Church with the Rev. Clarence Hubbard and Cecil Beaver officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. [Calculated year of death = 1960]

 

Gerald Aldine Highman
Source:  The Monroe County Beacon, dated, Thursday, June 2, 1960

"Since life, at best, is uncertain and death is sure, the imperative question is not 'how life shall be lived,' but how one chooses to die"

Gerald Aldine Highman was born May 6,1905, in Monroe County, Ohio, the son of the late Charles F. and Pearl Nalley Highman. He departed this life Mar.15, 1960 at his home on Lewisville, Oh., Rt.2, being at the time of his death 54 years, ten months and ten days of age.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Leland D. Highman, a casualty of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma Heskett Highman, three children; Harold, of Woodsfield; Merril Highman of Columbus; and Virginia Cecil, of Lewisville, Rt.2 and five grandchildren. Two brothers, Glen Highman, of Woodsfield, and Edsel Highman of Graysville, Route; and three sisters ,Waneta Dalrymple, of Dayton; Audrey Gatten and Mabel Hines, both of Lewisville, Route, also survive; as well as a host of nephews and nieces.

At an early age the deceased became a member of The Methodist Church. Reared in southeastern Ohio, he was associated in his youth with the W.E. Lamneck Company of Columbus and Middletown, Oh. In middle-age he returned to the Lewisville community to engage in agricultural and business pursuits. He endeared himself not only to his family but to his many friends, who knew him by his consistant loyalty and constant good humor.

Funeral services were held in The Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel on Sat. p.m. at two o'clock, with Rev. John Grimes, of The Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Martha R. Gatten
Source:  The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 23, 1960

Martha R. Gatten, daughter of Obadiah and Sarah Sparks Nalley, was born in Wayne Township, Monroe County, Ohio, on March 19, 1884, and departed this life on March 30, 1960, being at the time of her death, 76 years and eleven days of age.
She was united in marriage with John Gatten on August 5, 1905. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a good neighbor.
She was a member of The Richfork Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband and five children, Floyd Gatten, of Woodsfield, Route 2; Mrs. Flavil Bates, of Woodsfield, Route 3; Mrs. Evalee Harold and Mrs. Winona Abricht, of Marietta, Ohio, and Mrs. Irene Stultz, of Ashland, Ohio. Also, surviving are fourteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, George Nalley, of Creston, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Nora Fisher, of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Laura Smith, of Oregon. Besides these, she leaves other relatives and many friends.

One son, John Junior, two grandsons, and one great-granddaughter, preceded her in death.

                         "You bade none the last farewell,
                         You said good-bye to none;
                         The heavenly gates opened
                         And a lovely voice said "Come."

                         Honest and faithful in her ways,
                         Devoted and true to the end of her days;
                         A loving wife and mother so kind,
                         What a beautiful memory she left behind."

    Funeral services were conducted by Minister J. V. A.  Traylor at The Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel on Saturday afternoon, April 2nd, at two o'clock. Burial was made in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Armbruster, Paul F. Armbruster
Source: Wheeling News Register, Thursday, November 10, 1960

ARMBRUSTER, Paul F., 55, a resident of Temperanceville, near Barnesville, was found dead Wednesday morning. He was born at Temperanceville on September 3, 1905, a son of George and Alice Armbruster. A veteran of World War II, he had been employed at Mansfield, Ohio, for several years.

Surviving are one brother, George, Akron, and two sisters, Mrs. Norbert Flutterer and Mrs. Vinton J. Gehradt, both of Columbus. The body has been removed to the Campbell Funeral Home, Barnesville. Funeral services will not be held, but interment will be in Beaver Cemetery, near Calais.

 

Baker, Etta Baker
Source: Wheeling News Register, Thursday, November 10, 1960

BAKER, Mrs. Etta, 92, of Lewisville, O., died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Ludwig, of Donora, Pa. She was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, and he Rebecca Lodge.

Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Gardner Funeral Home, Woodsfield after noon tomorrow. Services at the funeral home,
Saturday, 1:30 p.m., Rev. Donald Zundel officiating. Interment will be in the friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.

 

Boston, Elizabeth Boston
Souce--Wheeling News Register - November 21, 1960

Boston, Mrs. Elizabeth A., 97, a life resident of Hannibal, O., passed away suddenly Sunday night at 11:30 at the Pittsburgh residence of her son, Ira D. Boston. Widow of the late Israel D. Boston, she was an active member of the Hannibal Methodist Church. Surviving, beside her son, are two daughters: Mrs. Dio (Pearl) McGinnis, Leon, Iowa: Mrs. Inez Norton of Hyannisport, Mass.; and four grandchildren, among whom is Mrs. Roy A. Byers of Warren, O., who had made her home with her grandmother for many years: and ten great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Daisy Baker, preceded her in death in 1952. Friends will be received at the Rush Funeral Home in Sardis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

 

Allen, Mary Pearl Allen nee Mobberly
Source--Newsclipping
Published 1960

Allen, Mrs. Mary Pearl, 73, of St. Mary's ,W.Va. formerly of Woodsfield, died Thursday morning, February 18, 1960, at 12:15 o'clock, following an illness of pneumonia. She had been an invalid for the past twenty years.  A daughter of Milton and Julia Mann Mobberly, she was born August 20,1886, near Graysville. On July 30, 1904, she was married to John W. Allen, who survives.  Mrs. Allen was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.

Surviving besides her husband, are one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Ruby Gertrude) Petty, of St. Mary's, W.Va with whom Mr. and Mrs. Allen had resided since August 1956; three grandchildren, Paul Zerger, Jack Petty and Donna Lou Post; six great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ray Coss, of Graysville, and two brothers, J. Foster Mobberly, of Woodsfield and Errett
Mobberly, of New Matamoras.

One daughter, Wadna Gladys Zerger, died April 28, 1943. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the Gardner Funeral Home at Woodsfield.  Jesse Clayton, of St. Mary's, officiated, being assisted by Thos. A. Christy, of Woodsfield. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Schell, Rosa Schell nee Boesiger

Source: The Cortland [Nebraska] News; June 30, 1960

Mrs. Rosa Schell was born in Berne, Switzerland on January 23, 1873, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Boesiger, and passed away at a Lincoln hospital June 21, 1960 at the age of 87 years and 5 months. At the age of 11 years she came to the United States and settled at Princeton, Nebraska.

On February 12th, 1891, she was united in marriage to Mr. Randolph Schell, and to them were born six sons and six daughters. She lived on the farm north west of Cortland all her life till four years ago, which she spent with her son, Eldon, in Lincoln and her daughter, Mrs. Ray Tally of Firth. She was a faithful member of the German Congregational church at Princeton.

Mrs. Schell was a good mother, hard-working and generous to her family and others.

Mr. Schell passed away February 9, 1917, leaving the mother to run the farm and care for her children. Five daughters and a son also preceeded Mrs. Schell in death.

Those who remain to mourn their loss are Leon and Eldon of Lincoln, Mrs. Vida Tally, Firth, Harry of Roca, Vilas and Raymond of Cortland and Mrs. Mildred Wear, Vallejo, Calif.

Also 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild beside a number of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Cortland Congregational Church on Friday afternoon followed with interment in the Princeton Cemetery. The pallbearers were her grandchildren.

   
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Mrs. Clara Stewart Clark, 81, of 813 Fourth Street, New Martinsville, W. Va., died Wednesday afternoon, March 29, 1961, at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. She was born in Monroe County, Ohio on August 15, 1879, the daughter of James D. and Eliza Clark Stewart. Her husband, John Thomas Clark, died in 1943. Surviving are two sons, John Clark of New Martinsville and Henry Clark of Conneaut, one daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Grimm of New Martinsville, four grandchildren, brother John Stewart of Pine Grove, W. Va., and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Slider of Lake Milton, Ohio, and Mrs. J. C. Farr of Louisville, Ohio. Services were held in the Iams Funeral Home at New Martinsville, Saturday morning at 11:00 o clock with the Rev. W. H. Sliter officiating. Interment was in the Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville.

 

Sarah Ellen Carr, 83, of Fly, died Sunday evening, April 23, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eva Ritchie, after a lengthy illness. She was born May 17, 1878, at Benwood, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Stewart Huffman. Preceding her in death were her husband Henry and a son. She was member of the West Union Church of Christ since the age of 16. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eva Ritchie, Fly, and Mrs. Anna Edinger, New Matamoras, one son Ralph Carr, Fly, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 26, at Locust Grove EUB Church with the Rev. Samuel Huffman and the Rev. Clarence Hubbard officiating. Graveside rites were conducted by the Rev. Ernest Howell. Burial was in the church cemetery. [Calculated year of death = 1961]

 

A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is stilled.

A place is vacant in our home that never can be filled.

 

Zelvon D. Latta

SOURCE:  The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio

LATTA, ZELVON D., 52, of 4650 12th St. NW., died Saturday [SUBMITTER'S NOTE:  May 27, 1961] in Aultman Hospital after a 3 months' illness. He was graduated from Mt. Union College, Class 1931 and was a Supervisor Fuel Pump Dept., at Hercules Motor Corp. Born in Canton and lived here all his life. He was a member of Hercules Old Guard Club, Charter member of Hercules Camera Club, McKinley Aerie F.O.E. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth G.; his mother, Mrs. Effie J. Latta; three brothers, Elton J. [SUBMITTER'S NOTE:  this should be Elton L.,] Donald G. and Vernon J.  Latta, one sister, Miss Jan E. Latta all of Canton.   Services will be  Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Welch Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Keplinger  officating.  Burial in Melscheimer Cemetery.  Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

 

Phoebe Ann Highman nee Drake

Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated, August 10, 1961 Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit

Mrs. Phoebe Ann Highman, 89, widow of Abner Highman, died Wednesday morning, August 9, 1961, at four o clock, at her home on Woodsfield, Route 2. She had been in failing health for several months.

She was born July 7, 1872, the daughter of the late George and Nancy Jane Edington Drake, of Woodsfield, Route 2.

Mrs. Highman was a member of the Connor Ridge Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alonzo Cline and Mrs. David Williams of Woodsfield, Route 2; four sons, Otto Highman, of the home; Alonzo Highman, of Ashland; Jay Highman, of Lewisville, Route 2, and David Highman, of Woodsfield, Route 2; twenty-five grandchildren; fifth-eight great grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers. her husband, Abner Highman preceded her in death several years ago.

Friends will be received at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home after one o clock Thursday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held in their chapel on Saturday afternoon at two o clock D. S. T., with Reverend Milford Carey, of Stafford, officiating. Interment will be in the Connor Ridge Cemetery.

 

William Franklin Frank Neuhart

Source: The Cambridge [OHIO] Jeffersonian, Monday 24 April 1961

QUAKER CITY, Funeral services for W. F. Neuhart, 93, a retired farmer, will be conducted Tuesday at 1 P.M. at the Eberle Funeral Home by Rev. George Vorhies. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery.

Mr. Neuhart died Sunday morning at Barnesville General Hospital.

He was born in Monroe County Dec. 9, 1867 a son of the Henry and Nancy Stephens Neuhart. He had resided in Quaker City since retiring about 15 years ago.

Mr. Neuhart leaves two sons, F. A. and W. O. Neuhart, both of near Batesville; four daughters, Ms. Shirley McPeek of Batesville, Mrs. Mary Bowles of Quaker City, Mrs. Sally Eshbaugh of R. D. 4 and Mrs. Gladys Timmons of Barnesville R.D. 3. His wife the former, Stella L. Leach, died April 18, 1934.

Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Monday.

 

Ervin H. Hannahs

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Saturday, 14 January 1961

SUMMERFIELD---Ervin H. Hannahs, 48, died of a heart attack in a field near his home here Friday at 2:30 P.M. Mr. Hannahs reportedly called to his wife who with the aid of workers of the Ohio Highway Department helped him to his home. However, he died shortly thereafter.

The victim was born at Calais April 3, 1912 a son of Elmer and Emma Carpenter Hannahs.

He leaves his widow, Pearl Hayes Hannahs; one son, Edsel and a daughter, Emma both of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Carpenter of Summerfield and Mrs. Mattie Stephens of Calais and a brother Forest Hannahs of Summerfield R.D. 2.

The body will be taken to the Calais Methodist Church Monday at noon to lie in state until time for services at 1 o'clock. Rev. Myron Guiler will officiate, and burial will be made in Calais Cemetery. Brubach Funeral Home is in charge.

 

 

Albert Piatt

Albert Piatt, 80, of Lewisville, Route 2, a retired farmer, died Thursday evening, December 28, 1961 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Goerge (Velma) Clark, on New Matamoras Route 1. He was seriously injured in a two car collision on the Woodsfield- Lewisville Road, on Staurday night, December 16th, being a patient in Barnesville General Hosoital for several days. He was born November 11, 1881, in Meigs County, WV, a son of the late Mr. ans Mrs. John Piatt. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George (Velma) Clark, of New Matamoras, Route 1, and Mrs. Edward (Daisy) Brown of Lewisville; two sons, Frank Piatt of Woodsfield, Route 4, and aherschel Piatt, of Lewisville, Route 2; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lena Greenwood of Bellaire, and Mrs. Margaret Blowers, of Shadyside; one brother, Lorenzo Piatt, of Woodsfield, Route 1; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. His wife, Charlottie Truax, died November 10, 1953. Funeral services were held in th Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, with Minister J.V.A. Traylor officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

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Edmond L. Highman

Source: The Monroe County Beacon, March 2, 1962

Edmond L. Highman, 53, of Ashland, Route 2, Ohio, formerly of Woodsfield, died at his home Thursday Morning, March 1, 1962, at 6:30 o'clock, following a lingering illness.

A son of Oscar and Myrtle Willison Highman, he was born at Graysville, on June 20, 1929.

Surviving are his wife, Olive; his mother, Mrs. Oscar Highman, of Polk, Ohio; one son, Ramon Highman, of Ashland, Route 2; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Cline, of Polk, and two brothers, Chester Highman, of Ashland, and Harold Highman, of Mt. Vernon.

Mr. Highman was a member of the Church of Christ in Ashland.

Friends were received at the Gilbert Funeral Chapel in Ashland on Friday evening.

The body was taken to the Church of Christ, on Steele Avenue in Ashland, on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to lie in state until time for the services at 3:30 o'clock. Minister C.L. Morgan officiated at the services and interment was in Dickey Cemetery at Ashland.

 

William Mason Conley, 89, died suddenly Wednesday evening, June 6, at his home on Sardis RFD. Born October 27, 1872, at Sardis, he was a son of Jesse and Sarah Matthess Conley. His wife Lucy Bobb Conley preceded him in death in 1941. Surviving is one daughter, Isadore, of the home, one brother Elmer Conley of Shadyside and several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Sardis cemetery with Arthur Probst officiating. (6/6/1962)

 

Alex Hissom Cooley Funeral services were held Friday in Sardis for Alex Hissom Cooley. Mr. Cooley died Tuesday, August 7, at his home in Sardis. A retired oil field worker and a veteran of World War I, he was born July 13, 1893, at Sardis, the son of Daniel and Martha Hissom Cooley. Surviving are his wife, Anna, a sister, Mrs. Neil Pubal of Cleveland and a brother, Ira Cooley of Sardis. Arthur Probst conducted the services from the Rush funeral home in Sardis and burial was in Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville. (8/7/1962)

 

Oliver C. Highman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated, May 14, 1962

Oliver C. Highman, age 88, the son of Duncan and Sarah M. Byers Highman, was born near Woodsfield on August 16, 1873, and departed this life on February 23, 1962, at his home on Woodsfield, Route 2, after an illness of several weeks.

He was a retired farmer and spent his entire life in the Graysville and Woodsfield  Route 2  communities. Mr. Highman was a member of The Conner Ridge Methodist Church. On September 18, 1898, he was united in marriage with Frances Delilah Devore, who preceded him in death January 29, 1933. To this union were born six children, four of whom survive; Raymond Highman, of Ashland; Mrs. Harry (Fern) Semans, of Ashland; Mrs. Harvey (Beryl) Rogers of Polk, and Mrs. Friend (Ruth) Willis, of Jeromesville. A son, Arlie D. Highman died in 1959, and an infant son in 1908. On December 28, 1938, he was united in marriage to Bessie Olive Dawson, who survives.

Surviving besides his wife and four children, are one brother, A. H. Highman, of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in The Conner Ridge Methodist Church on Monday afternoon, February 26th, at two o'clock, with Rev. Milford Carey officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in charge.

 

Dorsie Dennis Gray

Dorsie D. Gray , 60 , employee of State Highway Department, died Sunday afternoon on July 29, 1962, at  2:45 o'clock at his home, 406 Woods Street following a heart attack. Born near Woodsfield, Ohio February 8, 1902, he was the son of Delbert and Tabitha Gatten Gray.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Steed Gray, three daughters, Mrs. John Sheba, of Powhatan Point; Mrs. Ray Hill of Woodsfield and Miss Edna Mae Gray of the home. Ten grandchildren, a brother; Alfred Gray of Bellaire and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Vitale and Mrs. Bertha Bolen of Bellaire. 

Funeral services were held 10 o'clock in The Bauer and Turner Funeral Home with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield,Ohio.

Herman Oldemeyer

Source: Sioux City [Iowa] Journal; Thursday, 5/10/1962

Herman A. Oldemeyer, 74, 511 Colon street, died Wednesday at a hospital here.

Mr. Oldemeyer was born May 15, 1887 at Hickman, Neb. He came to Sioux City in 1915. He married Edna Williams January 20, 1917, at Brush, Colo. He was a former owner of the Stockyards garage for eight years and Oldemeyer s garage at 21st and Court streets for 23 years.

Mr. Oldemeyer was a member of Trimble Methodist church, Morningside lodge 615, A.F. & A.M., and Sunrise chapter 141, Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include the widow; four brothers, Ben of Mercedes, Tex., Michael of Chico, Tex., and Clarence and John, both of Brush, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Thomsen of Oakland, Cal.

The body was taken to the Anderson funeral home.

 

Blanche May Schindewolf nee Morris first obit -- see second obit below

Source: Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1962 - Pg. 22B.

SCHINDEWOLF

Mrs. Blanche, 69 years, 97 Devonshire dr., passed away Nov. 12. Widow of George P. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Quier of Akron, Mrs. Caroline Carroll of Tallmadge, Mrs. Lillian June Baker of Uniontown; four grandchildren; brothers, Vern Morris of Tallmadge, and W. B. Morris of Akron; sisters, Mrs. Celia Tustin, Lincoln, Ill., Mrs. Eva Miller of Phoenix, Ariz.

Services 1 p.m. Thursday at the Billow Akron Chapel, 118 Ash st., where friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Dr. Reuben J. Schroer officiating. Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery. (Billow Akron Chapel. BL-3-7171.)

 

Blanche May Schindewolf nee Morris second obit -- see first obit below

Source: Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1962 - Pg. 63

Car Victim's Rites To Be Thursday

Services for Mrs. Blanche Schindewolf, 69, of 97 Devonshire dr., fatally injured in a traffic accident Monday night, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Billow Akron Chapel with Dr. Reuben J. Schroer officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Peace Cemetery.

Mrs. Schindewolf was struck as she crossed in front of 2154 E. Market st. The driver was not held.

Born in WV, she was an Akron resident 53 years. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, the Ellet Grandmothers Club, and the Senior Citizens Club.

Mrs. Schindewolf leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Quier of Akron, Mrs. Caroline Carroll of Tallmadge and Mrs. Lillian June Baker of Uniontown; four grandchildren; two brothers, Vern Morris of Tallmadge and W. B. of Akron, and three sisters, Mrs. Iva Webster of Akron, Mrs. Celia Tustin of Lincoln, Ill., and Mrs. Eva Miller of Phoenix, Ariz.

Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 2 to 4 this afternoon and 7 to 9 tonight.

 

Henry Ullman

Henry Ullman of Rt. 2 Lewisville, Ohio, passed away on the 7th of Feb 1962. He was born on the 10th of March 1869, and was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Knox Ullman; being at the time of his death 92 years, 10 months, and 28 days of age. He was united in marriage with Caroline Swartz on the 26th of March, 1890, and to this union 4 children were born; all of whom survive. Mrs Ullman passed away on the 17th of November 1948.

Mr. Ullman was the last surviving member of a family of 13 children. Preceding him in death are his parents, and the following brothers and sisters. Fred Ullman, Christopher Ullman, Jacob Ullman, George Ullman, Charles Ullman, John W. Ullman, Mrs. Mary Bode, Mrs. Louisa Unger, Mrs. Margaret Unger, Mrs Elizabeth Kimnach, Mrs Caroline Holschuh, and Mrs. Catharine Franks.

Surviving are three sons and one daughter; Mrs. Gladys Mallett of Beallsville, R.F.D., Raymond Herbert, and R. Walter Ullman, both of Lewisville, Route 2, and Albert Harold Ullman, of Lakewood, Ohio. Also 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Ullman was a member of the former Zion Lutheran Church of near Harrietsville, Ohio. After hil mairrage, he established his home on a farm near Stafford, and as long as his health permitted, he attended church at Stafford and participated in the activities of his home community.

     Now the laborer's task is over;

     Now the battle day is past;

     Now upon the farther shore

     Lands the voyager at last.

     Father, in thy gracious keeping

     Leave we now thy servant sleeping.

 

 

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Dora Ruby nee Danford

Cambridge Jeffersonian Monday 11 Feb. 1963

QUAKER CITY-----Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Ruby, 86, of near Salesville, will be conducted at Eberle Funeral Home here Tuesday at 1 p.m. the Rev. Herman Gray and burial will be in Friends Cemetery. Callers will be received at the time of the funeral Monday. Mrs. Ruby, the widow of Charles Ruby who died Oct. 25, 1954, died in Colonial Inn Rest Home at Old Washington Saturday evening where she had resided several months.

The daughter of Roland and Nancy Wilson Danford, she was born June 10, 1876, in Noble County.

Mrs. Ruby leaves a foster daughter, Mrs. Manley Hayes of near Salesville; two foster grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Stella Groves of near Salesville, Mrs. Blanche Stallings of Old Washington, Mrs. Duice Stallings of near Salesville and Mrs. Mary Britton of near Senecaville. A brother and sister are deceased.

 

Blanche Stallings nee Danford

Mrs. Blanche Stallings, 78, of Old Washington died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in a Cambridge hospital following a long illness.   Mrs. Stallings was born in Noble County May 23, 1885, a daughter of Roland and Nancy Wilson Danford.  She lived for many years near Salesville before moving to Old Washington about three years ago. 

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ildreth Hayes and Mrs. Gail Lowry, both of Old Washington; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Estelle Groves, and Mrs. Dulcie Stallings, both of near Salesville, and Mrs. Mary Britton of near Senecaville.  A brother and two sisters preceded her in death.  Her husband, Clyde Stallings, died Dec. 9, 1958.  She was a member of the Methodist Church. 

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Eberle Funeral Home at Quaker City. Burial will be in Friends cemetery.

Blanche Stallings nee Danford

Jeffersonian Thursday, 11 July 1963

Quaker City - Mrs Clyde (Blanche) Stallings, 78, of Old Washington, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in a Cambridge hospital following a lingering illness. A daughter of Roland and Nancy Wilson Danford, Mrs Stallings was born May 23, 1885 in Noble County.  She moved to Old Washington about three years ago after living for many years near Salesville.  She was a member of the Methodist Church.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs Ildreth Hayes and Mrs Gail Lowry both of Old Washington; three sisters, Mrs Estelle Groves and Mrs Dulcie Stallings both of near Salesville and Mrs Mary Britton of near Senecaville, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Her husband Clyde, died Dec 9, 1958.  A brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.

The body is at the Eberle Funeral Home here where friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday. Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery here.

 

Helen M. Amos

Miss Helen M. Amos, 40, of Marietta, Route 1, died Friday morning, May 10, 1963, at 1:30 o clock in Marietta Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in New Matamoras October 25, 1922, a daughter of Oscar Amos and the late Millie Hall Amos. She spent most of her life in New Matamoras.

In addition to her father she is survived by her step-mother, Stella Amos; one brother, Robert Amos, of Plainville, Kansas, and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o clock, at the Corum Funeral Home, in New Matamoras. Interment was in the New Matamoras Cemetery.

 

Frank P. Kinkade

Frank P. Kinkade, age 70 yrs. passed away at Sunnyside Memorial Hospital, Friday evening after a long illness. Mr. Kinkade came to the lower valley in 1914, farmed for many years north of Sunnyside and moved to Granger about 13 years ago.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria, two sons, Alva of Los Angeles, California, Harry of Sunnyside, five daughters; Mrs. Ellen Dahl of Sunnyside, Mrs. Katie Wattenbarger, Mabton, Mrs. Mabel McDaniels of Sunnyside, Mrs. Sylvia Dobrauc, Sunnyside, and Mrs. Nancy Hatch of El Monte, California. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and a brother, Roy Kinkade of Mabton.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Walter C. Ball & Son in Sunnyside. The Rev. H. Leslie Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside.

 

Simon Anton Burkhart (May 3, 1891 - September 15, 1963)

Simon Anton Burkhart, 72, passed away in Kalispell, Tuesday.  He was born May 3, 1891 in Ohio.  Mr. Burkhart was a veteran of WW I and following his discharge from the service, came to the Flathead Valley and had since made his home here.  He had been employed by the Forestry Department for many years before retiring.  He was a member of World War Barracks of Kalispell 362 and of the VFW Post 2252.

Mr. Burkhart is survived by his wife, Elna Burkhart at the family home at 317 8th Avenue West in Kalispell; two stepchildren, Mrs. Robert Nelson of ElCajon, California and Marion Murer of Creston; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren, and three sisters living in Ohio. 

He was preceded in death of a brother, Jack Burkhart of the Mountain Brook community.

Funeral services for Mr. Burkhart will be announced later by the Waggener & Campbell Funeral Home. 

 

Mellott, Calvin Miller Mellott
SOURCE: The Times Recorder, Zanesville, OH, 28 October 1963
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
BEALLSVILLE - Calvin N. Mellott, 84, of Beallsville Route 2, died at 3 p.m. Saturday at his home. A retired farmer, he was born near Beallsville Dec. 11, 1878, a son of Benjamin Franklin and Lualla Miller Mellott.
He was a member of the Methodist Church, 50-year member of Sunsbury Lodge 362, F. and A.M., and for 30 years its secretary, was a member of the Eastern Star, served for 20 years on the Monroe County School Board and also at one time was a member of the Beallsville District School Board.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Jeffers Mellott; two daughters, Miss Marie Mellott of Columbus and Mrs. Sara Christman of San Antonio, Tex., and seven grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church with Rev. Harvey McPheron assisted by Rev. Dennis Jones, officiating. Burial will be in Beallsville Cemetery. Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m. and Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. today at Harper-Campbell Funeral Home.

 

LeRoy Melvin Jones

JONES, LeRoy Melvin, 72, RD1, Sardis, died Monday morning at his home. A farmer, he was a member of the West Union Church of Christ. He was born May 30, 1891 at Sardis, the son of Joel and Martha Thomas Jones. Surviving are tow sisters, Mrs. Alice Myers and Mrs. Anna Smith, both of Sardis; three brothers, Everett of McMechen; Orville of Brookside; and Homer of RD1, Sardis, with whom he made his home.

Friends received at the Rush Funeral Home, Sardis, where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. with additional services immediately afterwards at the West Union Church of Christ with Arthur R. Probst officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.

 

Augusta (Gussie) Denny - nee Carpenter

Source: The Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio; Saturday, 2 March 1963

BARNESVILLE---Mrs. Augusta (Gussie) Denny, 88, of Hunts Ave., died Friday at 9:45 P.M. in Barnesville Hospital.

She was the widow of Waldo Denny who died March 23, 1947 and leaves four children, namely Mrs. Pearl Brown of Barnesville, Mrs. Faye James of Akron, Blanchard Denny and Paul J. Denny, both of Beaver Dam, Ind.

Mrs. Denny was the daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. William Carpenter and was born Dec. 11, 1874 at Temperanceville. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Campbell Funeral Home.

 

Fannie Kuhn nee Carpenter

Source: Cambridge Jeffersonian (Cambridge, Ohio); Monday, 9 December 1963

BEALLSVILLE---Minster J.V.A. Traylor officiated at 2 P.M. services today at the Harper and Campbell Funeral Home here for Mrs. Fannie Carpenter Kuhn, 72, of Woodsfield, who died at 3 P.M. Saturday in Barnesville General Hospital after a long illness.

Burial was to take place in Beallsville Cemetery.

Mrs. Kuhn was born June 3, 1891, near Summerfield, to the late John R. and Harriet Smith Carpenter.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary Reischman of Woodsfield and Mrs. Kathryn Darby of Beallsville; two sons, Bernard Kuhn of Woodsfield and Clyde W. Kuhn of Canton; five sisters, Mrs. Maggie Mobley, Mrs. Lydia Reed, Mrs. Katie Decker, Mrs. Mary Riley and Mrs. Hazel Rucker, all of Beallsville; two brothers, Charles Carpenter of Iowa and Hobert Carpenter of Shadyside; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

 

Lawrence D. McCurdy

Source: The Marietta [OHIO] Times; 31 Aug 1963, p 13

Lawrence Dean McCurdy, 65, of 401 Second St. died Friday morning at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home at Sandusky.

He was born April 21, 1898, in Marietta, a son of the late Douglas and Clara Belle Medley McCurdy. One brother and four sisters survive, Walter McCurdy of Marietta, Mrs. Goldie May Smith of Columbus, Mrs. Frances McCullough of Williamstown, Mrs. Freda Meeks of Waverly W. Va., and Mrs. Geneva Rode of Lafayette, Colo. Four brothers, Ernest, James, Robert and Perl McCurdy, preceded him in death.

Mr. McCurdy had been employed at Bonham's before going to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in 1959. He was a veteran of World War I. His home had been in Cleveland for 25 years before coming to Marietta in 1942. He was a member of the American Legion in Cleveland.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Doudna & McClure Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harmar Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

 

Armann, Albert Armann
Source Newsclipping

Armann, Albert, 78, of Powhatan Point, Route 1, was found dead at his home, Saturday, February 22nd. A retired farmer, he was born December 3, 1885.

Surviving are two sisters and one brother; Mrs. Henry Ramser, of Hudson; Mrs John Kriechbaum of Powhatan, and Henry Armann of Powhatan.

Funeral services were held at the Gibson--Bauknecht Funeral Home, in Powhatan, on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Bernice Buehler officiating. Interment was in the Powhatan Cemetery.

 

Smithberger, Cecelia Smithberger nee Crum
Source Newsclipping

Smithberger, Mrs. Cecelia ,82, formerly of Lewisville, Route 1, died on Monday morning., April 8, 1963, at nine o'clock, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edna Crum, in Canton. Mrs. Smithberger had made her home in Canton for the past four years and
had been in poor health during this period. She was born at Burkhart, Monroe County, March 16, 1881, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Burkhart Weisend.

Surviving are her husband, Henry Smithberger, of Lewisville, Route 1; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Kenney and Mrs. Crum, of Canton, and Mrs. Genevieve Kuhn, of near Lewisville; twenty-one grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; a brother, Andrew Weisend, of Barnesville, and a sister, Mrs. Leo (Katie) Brooks of Woodsfield.

A daughter, Mrs. Irene Zwick, preceded her in death.

A Requiem High Mass was solemnized in St. Joseph's Church, Burkhart, on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, with Rev. Joseph Finan officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with the Brubach Funeral Home of Summerfield in charge.

 

Eudora Carpenter nee Calvert

Source: Barnesville Whetstone, Barnesville, Ohio; Thursday, 28 March 1963

Mrs. Eudora Calvert Carpenter, of Barnesville, died at 7:30 P.M. Thursday, March 1, 1963. She was born in Seneca Township on Sept. 11, 1870, the daughter of John D. and Phoebe Atkinson Calvert. Her husband, Alonzo Carpenter, died in 1944. She was a member of Church of Christ in Columbus.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. W. V. Bennett, of Barnesville, Mrs. Dorothy Jobe, of Columbus and Mrs. Paul Miller, of Philadelphia; four sons, Eugene and Myron Carpenter, of Columbus. Melvin and Clare, of Van Nuys, Calif.; several grandchildren. Two children, Leland and Williard are deceased.

Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Home at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, conducted by Evangelist James Gallagher. Burial was made in Calais Cemetery.

 

Wilson, Gilbert Haven Wilson
Source--Online Obituaries
Published--October 1963
      Wilson, Gilbert Haven  was born April 5, 1875 in Monroe Co. Ohio. He was the son of George Matson Wilson and Mary Belle Young. He died in California in 1963.
          Gilbert Haven Wilson, a former Claremont resident who sang before 5 presidents of the United States, died in San Bernardino hospital Friday evening, October 18, 1963. Private graveside services were held Wednesday, October 23 in Oak Park Cemetery.
          Mr. Wilson moved from Claremont to Twenty-Nine Palms about 1950. While living in this city, he went to the nation's capital to officiate in the 1940 drawing of draft numbers. He was the composer of "Long Live America" and of "The Firefall Song" and sang the latter composition for the first time at Camp Curry, Yosemite.
          On July 4, 1918, Mr. Wilson led the singing on the plaza of the capitol in Washington, D.C. Participating were President Woodrow Wilson, his cabinet, the Congress and about 50,000 on-lookers. Mr. Wilson also sang before Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Calvin Coolidge, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
      One of Mr. Wilson's friends was Josephus Daniels, who was Secretary of the Navy during World War I, when Franklin D. Roosevelt was assistant secretary.
          In World War I days, the musician was in the United States Marine Corps as musical director and song leader. On convoy battleships anchored at secret base at Norfolk, VA., he inaugurated the custom of community singing on dreadnaughts.
         Mr. Wilson sang in opera and gave many concerts in New York City for 15 years preceding World War I.
      George C. S. Benson officiated at gravesite services for Mr. Wilson. Interment was made by the side of his wife, Mrs. Marjorie H. Wilson, who died in 1951.
      First Wife - Ellen Bradley Mays Married December 28, 1898 in Lancaster, KY Two sons to this marriage: George Nelson Wilson b. 1902 and Lafon Mays Wilson b. 1905

 

Shell, Eldon Donald Shell

Source: Clipping from the collection of Donald Wear, 1934-2006, submitted by his brother Larry D. Wear.

SHELL Eldon Donald, 57, 2201 No. 65h, died Monday. Foreman Northern Natural Gas Co. Born: Cortland. Formerly of Beatrice. Lincoln 20 years. Member: Bethany Christian, Cotner Masonic Lodge 297 AF & AM, Lions Club, Izaak Walton League, Eagles. Survivors: wife, Eva; son, Dennis; daughters, Mrs. Allen Todd, Mrs. Fred Beach, all of Lincoln; brothers, Leon of Lincoln, Harry of Roca, Vilas and Raymond R. both of Cortland; sisters, Mrs. Ray Talley of Firth, Mrs. George Wear of Vallejo, Calif.; 3 grandchildren. Umberger s, 48th & Vine.

Submitter s Note: Eldon died 11 Feb 1963.


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Adolph S. Morris

  Woodsfield---Funeral services for Adolph Spencer Morris, 81,a retired Woodsfield farmer, will be held at 2.p.m. Tuesday (11 April 1964) at the Gardner Funeral Home by minister James Gallagher. Burial will be in Calais cemetery.

Mr. Morris died at his home Saturday at 10a.m. following a short illness. He leaves 106 survivors.

  He was born in Monroe County March 31,1883, a son of Thomas and Susan Merle Morris and was a member of the Church of Christ.

  Mr. Morris leaves his widow, Emma : a son Clarence of Ashland; seven daughters, Mrs Edna Huntsman of Toronto, Mrs. Estelle Lendon, of Lewisville, Mrs. Nellie MatZ; Mrs Kathryn Peat, Mrs Bertha London, all of Ashland, Mrs. Vestal Morris and Mrs. Nettie Brown , both of Woodsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Drake of Barnesville and Mrs. Annabelle Peat of Applecreek; three brothers, Alva of Kingston, John of Cambridge and Nora (Dora) of Fly and 35 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren. One son Russell is deceased.

  Friends may call at the funeral home.

 

Freda Dillon nee Truex

Mrs. Freda (Truex) Dillon, of 410 South Main Street, Woodsfield, passed away at 11:45 p.m., August 6, 1964, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born December 27, 1913, near Woodsfield where she spent her entire life. She was the daughter of Edward and Nora Stephen Truex. Freda was baptized into Christ at Jackson Ridge, May 27, 1934 and transferred her membership to the Woodsfield Church of Christ in November, 1957. She was united in marriage with Ralph Dillon on September 17, 1932. To this union was born one son,Clarence. Mrs. Dillon leaves to mourn her departure, her husband; son; two grandsons, Gary and Doughlas Dillon; one brother, Everett Truex, of Powhatan Point, Ohio; one uncle, Cletus Truex, of Woodsfield Route 3, and one aunt, Mrs. Ora Cehrs, of Wheeling, besides a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Freda was a good wife and neighbor. Services were held at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home at Woodsfield on August 9, 1964 with Brother john Hamilton in charge. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Card of Thanks: We wish to take this means of thanking all who helped in any way during the lengthy illness and at the time of the death of our beloved one. These acts of kindness will never be forgotten. The Ralph Dillon Family

 

Edward S. Reischman

Source: The Zanesville (OH) Times Recorder, dated 03 Feb 1964:

Woodsfield -- Edward S. Reischman, 62, of Miltonsburg died at 7 p.m. Saturday at Barnesville General Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Reischman was born July 17, 1901, in Belmont County, a son of Michael and Anna Burkhart Reischman. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Miltonsburg and its Holy Name Society.

Surviving are his widow, Martha; a son, Charles of Wooster; six daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Scheiderer of Cambridge, Mrs. Juanita Eschbaugh of Canton, Mrs. Helen Hudson of Uniontown, Sister M. Martelle of Cambridge, Sister M. Marteen of Seymour, Wis., and Miss Marilyn Reischman of the home; three brothers, John of Miltonsburg, Roman of Barnesville and Arthur of Strausburg and six grandchildren.

Friends may call at Michener Funeral Home in Woodsfield where Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today. Requiem mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church with Rev. Fr. John E. Costlow officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

 

Stella Margaret Schaub nee Kennedy

The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, August, 1964

MRS. STELLA M., age 63 of 2804 12th SW, died in the home last evening [SUBMITTER'S NOTE:  2 Aug 1964] at 8:30 after a three-month illness. She was born in Harrison, Virginia. She was the secretary of the Schaub Electric Co. She was a member of Canton Baptist Temple.

She is survived by her husband Wesley W. Sr., one daughter, Mrs. Marie Paulus, one son Wesley W. Jr., both of Canton. One brother, Edward Kennedy of Columbus. Two sisters Mrs. Mae Rank of Calif, and Mrs. Marcella Zurbuck of Canton. There are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She lived in Canton for 53 years.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday  at 1 p.m. in the Welch's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours will be Tuesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9.


G. Frank Johnson

G. Frank Johnson, 61, of 3139 Windsor Place, S. W., Canton, died Thursday evening, October 22, 1964, in Mercy Hospital, Canton.  Death was due to a heart attack which he suffered ten days previously.  Born at Calais, Monroe County, he was a son of the late Adam and Adeline Hodge Johnson.  Mr. Johnson had been a resident of Canton for the past twenty-three years.  He was employed as a pipe-fitter at Timken's for the past twenty-five years.  He was a member of the Ninth Street Church of Christ in Canton. 

Surviving are his widow, Opal L. Johnson, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Janet) Kinney and Mrs. George (Phyllis) Liolios, and two sons, Enned F. Johnson and Louis S. Johnson, all of Canton; one brother Harry I. Johnson, of Barnesville and five grandchildren.  One son Everett E. Johnson, preceded him in death. 

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at one o'clock at the Reed Funeral Home, in Canton, with Ted H. Waller officiating. Burial was in West Lawn Cemetery, Canton.

 

 

Tessie Danford nee Bates
Tuesday 24 Nov 1964 Jeffersonian

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the McVay Funeral Home for Mrs Garfield (Tessie) Danford, 80, Caldwell who died at 11:10 a.m. Monday at Guernsey Memorial Hospital, Cambridge following a short illness.

Minister Donald Allen will officiate and burial will be in Bates Hill Cemetery. Calling hours at the McVay Funeral Home are from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Mrs Danford was born Jan 14, 1884 in Noble County, the daughter of Samuel and Lydia Moore Bates,  She was a life long resident of the county.

She leaves five daughters, Mrs Ardith Mendenhall, Sarahsville RD 1, Mrs Clarice Mendenhall, Caldwelll, Mrs Helen Day, Quaker City R D 1, Mrs Erma House, Steubenville and Miss June Danford of the home; one son Wayne Danford, Caldwell; one brother Charles Bates, New Concord; 13 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.  Her husband died in 1955 and a son, Charles in 1924.

 

William G. Adamson

William G. Adamson, 66, of 109 East Marietta Street, died Tuesday night, February 18, 1964, at 11:30 o clock, in Barnesville General Hospital where he had been a patient since December 12. He was born at Bloomfield, October 13, 1897, a son of Alfred and Mattie Thomas Adamson. Mr. Adamson was a retired farmer and oil field worker. He was a member of the Masterton Masonic Lodge at Lebanon.

Surviving are his wife, Torin Morrison Adamson, and two sisters, Mrs. Lois McGillian and Mrs. Mrytle Karcher, of New Matamoras.

Friends are being received at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home where Masonic services will be held this Thurday evening at 8:00 o clock.

 

Fletcher, Warren and Ellen Fletcher
Source--Newsclipping
Published--1964
    A Rachel man and wife were killed instantly last night on the Bingamon
Road in Marion County , one mile off  Route 19.
    The dead were:      WARREN AND ELLEN FLETCHER     (August 8, 1964)
    Injured but not seriously was their 41-year-old son, Jmaes. He was
admitted to Fairmont General Hospital for treatment of injuries still to be
determined.

    STRIKES TREE
    Investigating authorities, State Policemen, C.L. Hall and Billy Vira of
the Fairmont Detachment, said James Fletcher was the driver of a 1960 Willys
Station Wagon which went out of control on the Bingamon Road and hit a tree.
    Police said the Jeep station wagon then turned over  on the road, rolled
over the roadbank and ended up on its wheels.
    The two dead were thrown from the car.
    Dr, Charles Koon, county coroner was called to the scene. Ambulances
from the Ross Funeral Home and Frey Home for Funerals rushed to the scene of
the accident which occured at 9:15.

 

Samuel Danford Leach

Source: The Barnesville [Ohio] Whetstone; Thursday, 24 Sep 1964

A Barnesville resident, a World War II veteran, died in Barnesville Hospital Friday morning, following a horrible accident which occurred at his home 331 Harrison Ave, Thursday evening about 6:30.

Samuel Danford Leach, 38, was a victim of a horse which he had mounted, crushing him inwardly when it reared over backwards and then rolled on him. It seemed some of the injury was caused by the saddle horn when it was pushed into his chest.

The big spotted pony belonged to his 13-year daughter, Joyce Leach and had been purchased for her about two weeks before the accident.

Several people gathered around the accident scene in the Leach backyard when they heard screams of children when he was crushed by the animal. It could be readily seen that he was seriously hurt and Mrs. Newton Ferguson, RN, at the Barnesville Hospital who lives nearby, rushed to the scene and gave mouth-to-mouth respiration, and also accompanied him to the hospital when the ambulance arrived. Surgeons worked on the victim in a battle to save his life, but due to inward injuries, surgery was apparently of no avail.

A veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, he was born in Noble County, June 10, 1926, a son of Barney and Grace Spence Leach.

Surviving are his wife, Sarabell Montgomery Leach; two daughters, Joyce Ann and Gay Lynn, both of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Wehr, Mrs. Ethel Carpenter, both of Barnesville, and Mrs. Cledith Carpenter of Calais; a brother, Jack Leach, of Barnesville, and his parents.

Friends were received after 1 P.M. Saturday at the Campbell Funeral Home, where services were held Sunday at 2:00 P.M., the Rev. R.E. Swinehart officiating. Burial was made in Crestview Cemetery.

 

Mobberly, Mrs. Zilva Mobberly nee Edington
Source--Online Obituaries
Published --November  1964
Obituary: Mrs. Zilva Mobberly, age 80, 1236 Broadview Ave., Monday. Widow of Dr. O. O Mobberly, survived by daughters, Mrs. Ethel Smethers, Mrs Erma Leonard, Mrs. Elouise Gloyd, all of Columbus, Mrs. Evelyn Hoover, Greenville, Ohio, Mrs. Erlean Skare, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Alta Highman, Martinsburg, Ohio, Mrs. Edna DeVore, Illinois, brother Guy Edington, Wadsworth, Ohio. Friends may call at the Deyo-Davis Funeral Home, 1578 W. 1st Ave., after 7 p.m. Wednesday, Funeral 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Ridge Church, Graysville, Ohio by Ivan L. Davis.

Matz, Wallace S.
Source--Newsclipping
    Wallace S. Matz ,59, of Woodsfield, Route 2, died Wednesday morning, September 23, 1964, at 12:30 o'clock, in Barnesville General Hospital. He had been in failing health for some time.  He was born at Woodsfield, July 7, 1905, a son of the late Attorney L.E. Matz and Anna Egger Matz.
    Mr. Matz was a farmer and electrician, and attended St. Paul's United Church of Christ. He was a member of The Fraternal Order of Eagles.
    Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. George (Barbara) Howell, of Woodsfield, and Miss Patricia Matz, of Bloomington, Minnesota; two sons, Ronald Matz, of Bloomington, Minnesota, and Lewis Matz, of the home; six grandchildren, and one brother, Judge Edmund Matz, of Belmont County Common Pleas Court, St. Clairsville.
    His wife, Elizabeth[Sterla] Matz, died September 21, 1962. A brother, Attorney Capel Matz, also preceded him in death.
    Friends will be received at The Bauer and Turner Funeral Home after seven o'clock this Thursday evening.
    Funeral services will be held in their chapel on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. George Corbitt officiating.
    Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Stauch, Elmer H. Stauch
Source--Newsclipping
     Elmer H. Stauch, 75, of Detroit, Michigan, a native of Lewisville, died Thursday morning, May 7, 1964, in Veterans Hospital at Dearborn, Michigan. He had been ill for several months.  Mr. Stauch, who had resided in Michigan several years, was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Ann Matz Stauch.  He was a World War I veteran.
     Surviving are a sister, Miss Esther Stauch, of Columbus; three brothers, Grover Stauch and Louis Stauch of Lewisville, and Everett Stauch, of Niles, Michigan, and several nieces and nephews.
    Private services were held in the Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel, Woodsfield, on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, with Minister J.V.A. Traylor officiating.  Burial was in Friendship Cemetery at Lewisville, Ohio.

 

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Cecil E. Gatten

Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, January 14, 1965.

Cecil E. Gatten, 53, of 1530 Walnut Street, Zanesville, Ohio, died Sunday evening, December 27, 1964, at 9:45 o'clock, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, where he had been admitted on Friday. He had been ill about six months.

Mr. Gatten was born May 13, 1911, in Woodsfield, Ohio, a son of Oliver and Ethel Poulton Gatten, and had lived most of his life in Zanesville.

He was employed as a car loader for the Dura Corporation.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ethel Jones, of the home, one sister, Mrs. Jennie Louise Hook, of Zanesville; two brothers, Joseph Gatten and George Gatten, of Zanesville, and several nieces and nephews. His father and a brother, Harry, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:3p o'clock in the Putman Chapel of the Bolin Funeral Home, in Zanesville, with Rev. Curtis Arnold officiating. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

 

St. John, John Wesley St. John

Source: Newspaper clipping, Monroe County Ohio, 1965

  ST. JOHN, John Wesley, (Wes), 77, of Niles, and formerly of Wheeling, died Tuesday in the Warren Memorial Hospital. He was born July 22, 1888, a son of William and Emily McMahon St. John. His first wife, Mrs. Kate Fry St. John, died June 1, 1948. His second wife, Mae, died one month ago. A son, Harold also preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Lawrence of California; a granddaughter; and a sister, Mrs. Mattie Adams of New Philadelphia, O. Funeral services will be held Friday in Niles, O., at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.

 

Mary Elizabeth Dick Ulrich

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder, dated, 10 May 1965

(Mary Elizabeth Dick Ulrich was born on 30 Jun 1919 in Monroe Co., OH. She died on 08 May 1965 in Lewisville, Monroe Co., OH. )

Summerfield -- Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ulrich, 45, of near Lewisville, died of an apparent heart attack at her home at 9 p.m. Saturday (May 8). She was born in Monroe County, June 30, 1919, daughter of Fred and Martha Schoeppner Dick.

Mrs. Ulrich is survived by her husband Alex, her mother, Mrs. Martha Dick of Woodsfield, two sons, Freddie and Joseph of the home, three daughters Margaret and Theresa of the home, and Mrs. Jack Brown of Lewisville, two brothers, Joseph and Clarence of Lewisville; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Madison of Woodsfield and Mrs. Frank Ross of Carroll; and one grandchild.

Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Burkhart with burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Brubach Funeral Home here 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

 

Henry Rudolph Biedenbach

(Henry Rudolph Biedenbach was born on 17 Apr 1903 in Burkhart Station, Monroe Co., OH. He died on 19 Jun 1985 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH.)

Henry R. Biedenbach, 82, of 420 N. Seventh St. died 8:04 p.m. Wednesday (June 19, 1965) at Guernsey Memorial Hospital. He was born April 17, 1903, in Burkhart Station in Monroe County, son of the late Joseph and Barbara R. Muth Biedenbach.

Mr. Biedenbach, a retired farmer, was a member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church. He leaves his wife, Connie Hughes Biedenbach, whom he married Oct. 26, 1926, three sons, Robert Biedenbach of Morris Plains, NJ, Frank Biedenbach and John Biedenbach both of Canton; four daughters, Mrs. Russell (Ruth) Fox of Dillon Hills, Nashport, Sister Eloise Biedenbach of St. Benedict's Convent, Cambridge, Mrs. Edward (Eloise) Zayac of Senecaville, and Mrs. Donald (Regina) Whittingham of Dover; a brother, Clarence Biedenbach of Grant's Pass, Ore; three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Christine) Stiner of Glendale Calif., Mrs. George (Ann) Weisend of Canton and Mrs. T. M. (Helen) Ehlerman of Caldwell; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

One daughter, Rita Barbara Biedenbach, died June 10, 1939. Four brothers and sisters also preceded him in death. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Scott-Atkinson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick Maher as celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary devotions will be 7:30 p.m. Friday.

 

Jennie Johnson nee Stephen or Stephan

MRS. JENNIE JOHNSON, 91, of Quaker City, died Sunday morning, June 13, 1965, at one o'clock, in Guernsey Memorial Hospital, Cambridge.

        She was born in Monroe County, September 10, 1873, the daughter of John R. and Louisa Herlan Stephen.

        Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Quaker City Methodist Church.

        Surviving are one daughter, Miss Helen Johnson. of Colonial Nursing Home, in Old Washington; two grandsons, James Johnson, of Washington, D.C. and Dr. John R. Johnson, of Madison, Wisconsin; one sister, Mrs. Louella Roe, of Columbus, and one brother, Fred Stephen, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

 

Estella Groves nee Danford

Jeffersonian newspaper 23 Dec 1965

Quaker City - Mrs Estella Groves, 83, Salesville, R.D. 1, was found dead in bed about 6 p.m. Wednesday at her home.  She apparently died in her sleep Wednesday morning from natural causes. She was born in Noble County, Aug 14, 1882, the daughter of Roland J and Nancy Wilson Danford, and was a member of the Bates Hill Church of Christ. She married John Groves in June 1903 and he died Dec 25, 1953.

She leaves two sons, Donald Groves, Kansas City, Mo, and Walter of Portsmouth; five daughters, Mrs Beulah Smith, Mrs Louie Tidyman, Mrs Beatrice Klein, Mrs Annie Knight, all of Akron and Mrs Bernice Weaver, near Salesville; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Mary Britton near Senecaville and Mrs Dulcie Stallings, near Salesville.

Friends may call at the Eberle Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Evangelist McKinley Bates officiating.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery.

 

John B. Davison

John B. Davison, 87, of Barnesville, a former resident of Zanesville, died Saturday morning, January 29, 1965, at 3:15 o clock, in Barnesville General Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Davison was a pottery worker by trade, and had spent most of his life in Zanesville. He had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Parkinson, 124 Walnut Street, Barnesville.

He was born July 7, 1878, near East Union, a son of the late Austin and Emily Rayner Davison, and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Parkinson, of Barnesville, and Mrs. Geraldine Baker, of Zanesville; two sons, Zon C. Davison, of Cuba, New York, and Loren G. Davison, of Akron; one sister, Mrs. Ollie Bates, of Orlando, Florida; one brother, Harley Davison, of Wingett Run; five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, February 1st, at 1:30 o clock in the McVay Funeral Home, at Caldwell, with Dr. Byron B. Evans officiating. Interment was in Olive Cemetery, Caldwell.

 

Charles W. Hendershot

Charles William Hendershot, 83, of Dalzell, Whipple, Route 1, died Monday morning, October 25, 1965, at 2:15 o clock, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born at Germantown December 19, 1881, a son of the late Elias and Barbara Stegner Hendershot. He was married to Della Dearth, who died November 28, 1961.

Two brothers survive: Irvin Hendershot, of Dalzell, and John Hendershot, of Lower Salem Route, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Five brothers, Joseph, Jacob, Peter, Manuel and Frank Hendershot, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, preceded him in death.

Mr. Hendershot had been employed by Pure Oil Co. for a number of years and for thirty-five years had operated a general store at Dalzell until his retirement in 1960.

Short services were held Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 o clock in the Doudna & McClure Funeral Home, at Marietta, with further services at the Dalzell Church of Christ at 1:30 o clock. Burial was in the Dalzell Cemetery.

 

 

Barbara Hinman nee Brownfield

QUAKER CITY Mrs. Barbara Brownfield Hinman, 71, widow of Paul Hinman, died early Thursday morning at Barnesville Hospital where she had been a patient for several days. She was born in Calais, Monroe County, April 25, 1894, the daughter of R. K. and Julietta Wells Brownfield, and was a member of the Valley Church.

She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Schatz, Columbus, and Miss Nora Brownfield, Quaker City; two brothers, Roy Brownfield, Columbus and Guy Brownfield, Quaker City; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, whom she married in 1922, died in 1934.

Friends will be received at the Eberle Funeral Home here after 1 p. m. Friday. Services will be held there Saturday at 2 p. m. (EST) with Evangelist James Gallagher officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery.

 

John Gatten
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio,  April 1965

John Gatten, retired farmer, son of Joseph and Hannah Jane Highman Gatten, was born near Woodsfield on January 21, 1880, and departed this life Monday evening, March 1, 1965, at 8:30 o'clock at the home of his son, Floyd Gatten, on Woodsfield, Route 2, where he made his home. At the time of his death he was 85 years, one month and seven days of age. Mr. Gatten was a member of The Richfork Church of Christ.

Surviving are one son, Floyd D. Gatten, of Woodsfield, Route 2; four daughters, Mrs. Flavil L. Bates, of Woodsfield, Route 3;  Mrs. Evalee Harold and Mrs. Winona Abicht, both of Marietta, Ohio; and Mrs. Irene Stultz, of Ashland, Ohio. He also leaves sixteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

His wife, Martha Nalley Gatten, preceded him in death on March 30, 1960. Also, one son, John Jr;  two grandsons and one great granddaughter are deceased.

                         He has gone home over yonder,
                         Of that home the Bible states
                         Watching for loved ones coming
                         Our dear one peacefully waits.

                         He has stepped through a door
                         Which he found standing wide
                         And has left all his cares and griefs
                         On this side.

    Funeral services were conducted by Minister J. V. A.  Traylor in The Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel on Thursday afternoon, March 4th, at two o'clock. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio

 

Mellott, Elmer W. Mellott
SOURCE: The Times Recorder, Zanesville, OH, 17 October 1965
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
BARNESVILLE - Elmer W. Mellott, 89, of Akron, formerly of Barnesville, died at 6:47 a.m. after an illness in Green Cross Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls.
Born in Monroe County, Sept. 3, 1876, he was the son of Resson and Hanna Myers Mellott. His wife, Effie, died in May 1953.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of Barnesville, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal Order of Moose.
Surviving are his son Orville with whom he lived in Akron; two brothers, Mancel of Pittsburg and Clyde of Steubenville; one sister, Mrs. Anna Landefeld of Canton and a half brother, Lumly Mellott of New Athens.
The body was taken to Campbell Funeral Home in Cambridge where friends may call today after 3 p.m. DST.
Services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Larry I. Miracle officiating. Burial will be in Southern Cemetery.

Hanson, Lafe Hanson
May 26, 1965
Source: Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Lafe Hanson , 90 , of Lewisville, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday night, May 26, 1965, at 11:15 o'clock, in Castle Nursing Home, at Millersburg after an extended illness.

He was born May 10, 1875, in Monroe County, son of Isaac and Susan Wilson Hanson, and was a member of Lewisville Methodist Church.

Mr. Hanson lived in Akron twenty years, being a builder and contractor in the Kenmore District.

Surviving are three daughters; Mrs. Edith Boyer, of Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Icel Haws, of Bath and Mrs. Gladys Stewart of North Olmstead; two brothers, Thomas Hanson of Phoenix, Arizona, and M.I. Hanson of Lewisville; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lumbatis, of Lewisville;  nine grandchildren, and twenty-three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o; clock in The Lewisville Methodist Church, with Rev. Ralph Yoss and Rev. Paul Neville officiating.  Burial was in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, with The Gardner Funeral Home, of Woodsfield in charge.

 

Raymond E. Carpenter

Source: Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio; Monday 11 October 1965

Calais - Raymond E. Carpenter, 56, was found hanged in a machinery shed at the rear of his home about five miles west of here Sunday morning (Oct. 10) Sheriff Francis (Tinker) Sulsberger said a coroner's ruling is expected. Carpenter had been in ill health much of the time since he lost a leg in a logging accident five years ago, Sulsberger said. Salsberger said a son, Wallace Carpenter who lives on an adjoining farm found the body shortly before noon. He and other members of the family searched for Carpenter after they went to his home following church services. Sulsberger said Carpenter was hanging from a chain which was fastened to a rafter. He apparently stood on a gate at the entrance to the shed which is about 100 yards from his home. Carpenter, a farmer, was born in Monroe County, Oct. 18, 1908, son of Ross H. and Rachael Hayes Carpenter. Surviving are his widow, Martha; two sons, Byron of Mount Vernon and Wallace; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Earley of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Anna Lee Piatt of Whipple; six grandchildren; three brothers, Roger Carpenter of Caldwell, Maywood of Woodsfield and Burdette of Summerfield Route 2, four sisters, Mrs, Ildrith Coultas and Miss Eleanor Carpenter, both of Summerfield. Mrs. Margaret Delong of near Summerfield, and Miss Malissa Carpenter of Paris, Ky. Services will be held at 1 p.m. (EST) Tuesday in Lewisville Methodist church with Rev. Starling M. Perkins officiating. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery. Friends may call at Brubach Funeral Home in Summerfield 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today

 

Frederick John Stalder

Source: Memorial for Relatives and Friends by Boyd Roland Company Funeral Home, Corning, Adams Co., IA

[provided by Fred s granddaughter, Eleanor Victor]

"Fred"erick John Stalder was born on May 25, 1877 in Cortland, Nebraska. His parents, John and Mary Schell Stalder, homesteaded near Brooks, Iowa.

Entered into rest on September 10, 1965 age 88 years, 3 months and 15 days. Services Monday, Sept. 13, 1965 at 2:30 p.m. from the Mt. Zion Church. Interment Methodist Grove Cemetery.

 

Ethel Stimpert nee Lieuellen

Source: Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon; Thursday, 4 Nov 1965

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Clem (Ethel) Stimpert of Blackwell, Oklahoma, which occurred on Wednesday October 20, 1965 in Poca City Hospital, Poca City, Oklahoma, following an illness of several months.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Blackwell on Saturday morning. Burial was at Blackwell.

Surviving are a son, Ronald* Stimpert, of Blackwell; two brothers, William Robinson of Blackwell and Luther Robinson of Millersburg, Ohio; one sister Mrs. H. G. Herlan, of Columbus, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, and three sisters, Mrs. H. G. Buckingham, of Cambridge; Mrs. William Draper of Lewisville; and Mrs. H.P. Gibson of Summerfield.

 

*Submitter's Note: Elsewhere the son is seen as Rolland.

 

Doriene E. Perkins nee Stickle

Source: newspaper clipping

Mrs. Jack Perkins

Mrs. Doriene E. Perkins, 54, of 378 N. Madison Ave. was dead on arrival at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at the Salem Central Clinic following a sudden heart attack.

Born in Alliance May 27, 1911, she was the daughter of Alvie and Lydia Boston Stickle.

She was a member of the First Friends Church.

Her husband, Jack, died in 1945.

She is survived by one son, Richard of Westville Lake; three grandchildren; her mother of Alliance; three sisters, Mrs. Eddy Zimmerman of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. James Brenneman of Wooster, and Mrs. Joseph Hartman of Canton; one brother, David of Canton.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Stark memorial with the Rev. Harold B. Winn in charge.

Friends may call at the memorial Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Interment will be in Hope Cemetery.

 

Arman, Mrs. Mabel Scales Arman nee Unterzuber
Source Newsclipping

Arman, Mrs. Mabel Scales, 73, of Jacobsburg, Route 2, died at her home on Thursday afternoon, August 12, 1965. She was born in Neffs, October 29, 1891, the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Long Unterzuber. Mrs. Arman was a member of the Mount Zion Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Everett Arman; three sons, Harold Scales, of Minnesota; Edwin Scales of Bellaire, and Stewart Scales of Bristol, Tennessee; one daughter, Mrs. Romaine Spansall, of Van Nuys, California; two step-sons, John Arman  of Powhatan Point, and Roy Arman of Pittsburgh; six step-daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Brooks, of Alledonia; Mrs. Mary Sandlin and Mrs. Ruth Hale, of Dayton; Mrs. Louis Loomis; of New Carlisle; Mrs. Margaret Brooks and Mrs. Jeane Galavich of Powhatan; one brother, Charles Unterzuber, of Bellaire; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Norris, of Warnock; and thirty-four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the Toothman Funeral Home at Jacobsburg, with Reverend Carl Williams officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery at Key.

 

Ankrom, George W. Ankrom
Source Newsclipping

Ankrom, George W., of Quaker City, Route 1, farmer and stock dealer, died Monday evening, September 27, 1965, at seven o'clock in University Hospital, Columbus, following a lengthy illness. He was born November 7, 1889, in Noble County, the son of W.H. and Emeretta Wareheim Ankrom. Mr. Ankrom was a member of the Batesville Methodist Church.

He was married on November 23, 1909 to Pearl Lineweaver, who survives with one son, William G. Ankrom, of Louisville; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Della Danford, of Quaker City, Route 1, and Mrs. Cora Eagon, of Barnesville; two brothers Purley Ankrom, of Barnesville and Charles Ankrom of  Quaker City, Route 1.

Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, in the Eberle Funeral Home, at Quaker City, with Reverend and Mrs. Milford R. Carey officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.

 

McKee , Mattie Louella Fordyce nee Yoho
[Source: Wheeling News Register, August 28, 1965]

McKEE, Mattie Louella, of Triadelphia RD 2, died Friday at her home. She formerly resided in Lawrenceville, Pa. She was born at Woodsfield, O., Dec. 27, 1889, a daughter of William and Sarah Smith Yoho and attended the Church of God.

Her husband George, died last July 16.

Surviving are three daughters, Sarah K. Miller of Triadelphia, Marie McCready of Wheeling and Betty Dombo of Yorkville; two sons, Richard and Clifford Fordyce of West Alexander; one sister, Mrs. Stella Hess of Wheeling; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends received at Kepner's 107 Key Ave. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

 

Clyde Morris

Source: Akron Beacon Journal (OH) Friday, December 31, 1965 A12 DEATH NOTICE

Clyde Morris, 52 of 1278 Kansas av., died Thursday in Akron General Hospital after a two month illness.

A life resident of Akron, Mr. Morris was a 27-year employee of Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton.

He was a member of Ninth St. Church of Christ, Victory Lodge 649 F&AM, Yusef Khan Grotto, Scottish Rite, Valley of Akron, and Tadmor Shrine.

Mr. Morris leaves his wife, Florence; a daughter, Suzanne, at home; a son, William D. of Cleveland; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Morris of Akron, and a sister, Mrs. Marjory Emery of Barberton.

Services will be at 1 p. m. Monday in Schlup-Cox Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7:30 p. m. Saturday and in the afternoon and evening Sunday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

 

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Mrs. Annie Myers Mrs. Annie Pearl Myers, 72, of 76 Ridgecrest Road, Bethlehem, Wheeling, W. Va., died in Wheeling Hospital on Monday afternoon, Sept. 12, 1966, at four o clock. Born in Sardis, in February 1894, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Louise Schoonover Wait. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Church of Christ in Wheeling. Surviving are her husband, Harry Myers and Lloyd Myers of Wheeling, and Raymond Myers of Rittman; two daughters, Miss Kathryn Myers and Miss Blanchard Myers of Wheeling, four grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Frieden of Woodsfield, Miss Bertha Wait and Mrs. Ethel Martie of Smithfield. Funeral services were held at Kepner s Funeral Home, Elm Grove, on Thursday morning at 10:30 o clock, with Minister Ted. Norton of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Sardis.

 

Oscar Simon Frank, 70, died Tuesday February 11, 1966 at Barnesville Hospital. He was born in Monroe County, March 13, 1895, a son of August and Matilda Keysor Frank. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the American Legion, and was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are a son, Ralph of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Rosie Devor (sic) of Woodsfield; and three brothers, J. W. and Price, both of Ashland, O., and Osal of Woodsfield. Friends may call at the Gardner Funeral Home where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Bennett, Clara M. Bennett, nee McMahon

 Source: Newspaper clipping, Monroe County Ohio, March 1966

BENNETT, Mrs. Clara McMahon, 90, of Woodsfield died Thursday [correct is 18 March 1966] in the Barnesville Hospital. She was born July 4, 1875, near Woodsfield, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Clark McMahon. She was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. Her husband, E. J. Bennett, died in 1946. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Lucy Craig of Woodsfield, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, after 7 p.m. Friday, where services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Burial in the Crest View Cemetery, Barnesville. [Clara M. McMahon was the second wife of Elias Jackson Bennett]

 

Lula Bott b-April 27, 1897 d-January 15, 1966 residence-Woodsfield

 

Emma Jane Morris nee Barker

  Mrs. Emma Jane Morris, 75, of Woodsfield, died Monday evening, Sept. 12, 1966 at 6:30 o'clock in Barnesville General Hospital after an extended illness.

  Mrs. Morris was born in Pennsburg, W. Va, May 20, 1891, a daughter of Maurice and Bell Barker. Her husband, Adolph Morris, died in April 1964.

  She was a member of the Church of Christ.

  Surviving are a son, Clarence Morris of Ashland; seven daughters, Mrs. Edna Huntsman, of Toronto; Mrs. Estelle Lendon, of near Lewisville; Mrs. Nellie Matz, Mrs. Kathryn Piatt and Mrs. Bertha Longdon, all of Ashland; Mrs. Vesta Morris, of near Woodsfield; and Mrs. Nettie Brown, of Woodsfield; thirty-six grandchildren, and sixty-five great grandchildren. A son Russell Morris, preceded her in death.

  Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon, at two o'clock in the Gardner Funeral Home with J.V.A. Traylor officiating. Interment will be in the Calais Cemetery.

 

Burkhart, Nick I. Burkhart

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder, dated, 09 Feb 1966.

SUMMERFIELD -- Nick I. Burkhart, 94, a retired farmer, died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday (Feb 8) at his home after a long illness. Mr. Burkhart was born in Monroe County Sept. 6 1871, a son of Anton and Hannah Kuhn Burkhart. He spent his lifetime in the Lewisville area. His wife, Mary Ann Haren Burkhart, died February 5, 1920.

Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. James (Loretta) Zwick of Lewisville, Mrs. Clem (Josephine) Zwick of Louisville, Mrs. George (Clementine) Kinnen of Caldwell, Mrs. Howard (Goldine) Hill of Canton, Mrs. Lyle (Pauline) Weisend of Lewisville, and Mrs. Carl (Nancy) Crum of Louisville, two sons, Andy and Joseph Burkhart, both of the home; 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A son preceded him in death.

Friends may call at Brubach Funeral Home in Summerfield from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Mass will be sung at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Burkhart. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery near Burkhart. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Frances Theresa Biedenbach

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder dated, 18 Aug 1966:

Frances Theresa Biedenbach was born on 29 Jan 1900 in Monroe Co., OH. She died on 17 Aug 1966 in Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH.

Summerfield -- Mrs. Frances T. Burkhart, 66, of Beallsville Route died at 11 a.m.. Wednesday (Aug. 17) at Barnesville General Hospital following an illness of several months. She was born Jan 29 1900 in Monroe County, a daughter of Charles and Mary Muth Biedenbach. Her husband, William, died March 20, 1960.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Evelyn) Smith of Canton, Mrs. Victor (Rita) Geier of Cleveland, Mrs. Bernard (Mary Lou) Brown of Canton, and Miss Phyllis Burkhart of Canton; two sons, Norbert of Beallsville and Bernard of Canton; four brothers, Joseph and Isadore Biedenbach of Canton, Odilla and Edwin Biedenbach of Lewisville; and 21 grandchildren.

Requiem mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. (EST) Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Burkhart with Rev. Fr. Joseph Finan officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (EST) today at the Brubach Funeral Home at Summerfield. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today.

 

 

Elton L. Latta

SOURCE:  September 15, 1966, Canton Repository. Canton, Ohio:

Picture accompanying the article is labeled : ELTON L. LATTA Dies on Chicago Trip

HEART ATTACK TAKES LIFE OF ELTON LATTA----

        Elton L. Latta, 60, of 3145 Landscape Circle NW, died Wednesday night in Chicago.

        Mr. Latta, director of service for the Hercules Engine Division of theHupp Corp., was waiting for a flight back to Canton at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, when he suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead on arrival at a Chicago hospital.

        A veteran of 37 years with the company, Mr. Latta had been chief inspector for a number of years and for the last several years was director of service.

        He was a Canton native and graduate of McKinley High School and Mount Union College where he was a member of Phi Kappa Kau [sic--Tau] fraternity.

        He is survived by his widow, Thelma A. Latta; his mother, Mrs. D. W. Latta of Canton; a sister, Miss Jan Edith Latta of Canton, and twobrothers, Donald G. Latta of East Canton, and Vernon J. Latta of Canton.

        Services are being planned for Saturday. Friends may call Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Formet and Clevenger Funeral Home.

[SUBMITTER'S NOTE:  A second obit added that he was buried in North Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Ohio.]

 

Clara L. Christman, nee Claus
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February, 1966
Collection of Mary Eva Betts Christman

Mrs. Clara L. Christman, daughter of Fred and Caroline Haffner Claus, was born February 17, 1898, near Lewisville, Ohio, and departed from this life February 12, 1966, at Doctors Hospital, Massillon, Ohio, being 67 years, 11 months and 26 days of age.
She was united in marriage with Elmer G. Christman on April 29, 1924. To this union three sons and one daughter was born.

Surviving are her husband, Elmer Christman, of Apple Creek, Ohio; two sons, Melvin Christman, of Apple Creek, and LaVern Christman, of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Carolyn, of Apple Creek; one sister, Mrs. Anna Christman, of Barnesville, Ohio; two brothers, Edwin Claus, of Smithland, Iowa, and Gilbert Claus, of Lewisville, Ohio, and one uncle, John Haffner, of Harrietsville, Ohio.

An infant son, her parents, four brothers and one sister preceded her in death.

Mrs. Christman was confirmed at an early age in the United Church of Christ (Middle Church). She spent most of her life in Lewisville vicinity, moving to Apple Creek, Ohio in 1950 where she remained until her death. The last two years she was a semi-invalid but always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.

The body lay in state on Sunday, February 13 at McIntire's Funeral Home, Wooster, Ohio, being transferred on Monday to Brubach's Funeral Home, at Summerfield, Ohio. Services were conducted by the Reverend Donald Stump, on Tuesday, February 15, at the Fellowship Hall, Lewisville, with burial in the St. John's Middle Church cemetery, near Lewisville.


"Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me,
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea."

Lou Bertha Brownfield nee Morris

WOODSFIELD Mrs. Lou Bertha Brownfield, 82, of Woodsfield Route 3 died following a long illness at 9 a. m. Friday (July 8) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Ochenbiene in Canton with whom she made her home the past month.

Born Sept. 23, 1884, in Monroe County, she was the daughter of Stephen and Maggie Morris. Her husband, Clyde, died in 1961.

She was a member of All Nations Tabernacle in Canton.

Also surviving are four sons, Sherman of Bowerston, Lawrence of Canton, Paul of East Sparta and Homer of the home; a brother, Williard of Canton; a sister, Mrs. Etta Stephens of Canton; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The body was taken to Steele Funeral Home in Somerton where friends may call after 3 p. m. today.

Services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at Calais Methodist Church with Rev. Dawson Smith officiating. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery.

 

Percival C. Alden

Percival Charles Alden, 80, of 217 Harmar Street, Marietta, died Thursday evening, July 21, 1966, at 5:30 o clock, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born September 4, 1885, in Lower Salem, a son of the late Frank R. and Clara Hockenberry Alden. He was married November 20, 1910, to Caroline M. Bohl, who died May 26, 1961. Mr. Alden was employed in the maintenance department of Broughton s Farm Dairy until he retired in 1960.

Two sons survive, Harry Alden and Clarence Alden, of Marietta, with nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister and one brother, Mrs. May Smith, of Athens, and John Alden, of Akron.

One grandson, Phillip, was killed in Germany May 28, 1963, and three brothers and one sister are deceased, Harry Phillip and Reese Alden and Mrs. Elizabeth Flower.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o clock in the Doudna & McClure Funeral Home, at Marietta. Interment was in Rainbow Cemetery.

 

John W. Allen

John W. Allen, 92, of Woodsfield, died in Bellaire City Hospital Monday afternoon, October 31, 1966, at four o clock , following an illness. A retired farmer, he was born at Ripley, W. Va., April 12, 1874.

Surviving are four sons, Harley Allen, of Woodsfield, Route 4; Edward Allen, Chester Allen and Hershel Allen, of Ashland; two daughters, Mrs. Della Withrow, of Ashland, and Mrs. Clara Hogue, Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Loretta Rader, of Akron; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. His wife, Rebecca Allen, died in 1948.

Friends are being received at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in their chapel on Friday afternoon at two o clock, with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Carrick Cemetery.

 

Wesley Antill

Wesley Antill, 78, of Woodsfield, died Saturday morning, November 12, 1966, at seven o clock, in Mercy Hospital, Canton, where he had been a patient several days.

Born near Graysville, March 17, 1888, he was a son of Joseph and Susan Johnson Antill. His wife preceded him in death.

Surviving are two sons, Homer Antill and Harry Antill, both of Woodsfield; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Litten, of near Woodsfield; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, John Antill, of Hiawatha, Kansas.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o clock in the Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel, with Minister John Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Daniel C. Ady

Funeral services for Daniel C. Ady, 74, of 4155 Johnson Road, Norton, Ohio, were held Tuesday afternoon at two o clock, in the Myers Funeral Home, at Barberton, with Rev. Glenn Lockard officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Ady died Friday evening, February 25, 1966, in Barberton Citizens Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Cameron, Monroe County, Ohio, he was a cement mason, worked for Ohio Injector Co. at Wadsworth for ten years and was a shoe salesman. Mr. Ady was a member of Wadsworth Aerie 2117 of Eagles and District 361, Greater Beneficial Union.

Surviving are his wife, Minnie Shafer Ady; three sons, Robert Ady, of the home; Roy Ady and Daniel Ady, of Barberton; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Mosgrove of Wadsworth, and Mrs. Doris Furman, of Barberton; one brother, Charles Youst, of Wadsworth; two sisters, Mrs. Oliver Fruth, of Tiffin, and Sister Magdalene St. Arsenius, of Wheeling, W.Va., and twelve grandchildren.

 

Bessie Olive Highman nee Dawson
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon, dated, July 7, 1966

Mrs. Bessie Highman, 69, formerly of Woodsfield, died at noon Friday, July 1, 1966, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ross Swegger at Coraopolis, Pa., where she has resided for the past two months. Her husband, Oliver C. Highman died in 1962.

Surviving are one stepson, Raymond Highman, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Harry Seman and Mrs. Harvey Rogers, all of Ashland; also, two brothers Harry Dawson of Mantua, and Max Dawson of Newark.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at one o'clock, in the Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel, at Woodsfield, with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Burial was in The Conner Ridge Cemetery near Woodsfield.

 

William E. Brownfield

BARNESVILLE William E. Brownfield, 82, of Fairview near here died at 7 a. m. Monday (Oct. 10) at Barnesville Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. He was born May 27, 1884, in Monroe County, a son of Stephen and Lena Wells Brownfield. He was a retired farmer and a member of Fairview Church of Christ.

Surviving are his widow, the former Ella Powell; two sons, Elza of Fairview and Lamont of 350 White Oak avenue; six daughters, Mrs. Harold Davis and Mrs. Lucille Brister of Fairview, Mrs. Rutherford Davis of Belmont, Mrs. L. R. Cunningham of Lore City Route 1, and Mrs. William Bates and Miss Minnie Brownfield of West Lafayette; 38 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Also surviving are four brothers, James Woodsfield, Floyd and Kaiser, both of Newark, and Fred of Thornville; two sisters, Mrs. Rufus Hannahs, of 723 Fairmont avenue and Mrs. Elizabeth Miracle of 838 Putnam avenue.

Friends may call after 1 p. m. (EDT) today at Campbell Funeral Home here. Services will be held at 2 p. m. (EDT) Wednesday at the Church of Christ at Fairview. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

 

Fred Leach

Source: Belmont Co OGS Book of Obituaries, 1966

Fred Leach, resident of 363 Walnut Street, passed away, Friday, November 11th at 1 a.m. Mr. Leach was 77 years of age.

He was born January 2, 1889, a son of Acel and Harriett Leek Leach and was a retired employee of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Birdie Ramsey Leach of the home, two sons, Everett Leach of RD 3, Barnesville, Earl Leach of Barnesville; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Whitsell of Barnesville and Mrs. Marjorie Buchanan of Woodsfield; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One son, Harry Leach is deceased.

The remains were taken to the Campbell Funeral Home where friends were received. Funeral services were held at the funeral home Saturday, November 12th at 1:30 p.m. conducted by the Reverend Larry Miracle. Burial was made in Crestview Cemetery.

 

Birdie Leach nee Ramsey

Source: Belmont Co. OGS Book of Obits (handwritten date of 1966)

Mrs. Birdie Leach, 79, resident of West Main Street, Barnesville, died Friday, December 23rd at 11 P.M. at her home. She was born in Barnesville May 28, 1887 a daughter of John and Martha Ramsey.

Her husband, Fred Leach preceded her in death on November 10, 1966.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Russell Whitsell of Barnesville and Mrs. William Buchanan of Woodsfield; two sons, Everett Leach of R.D. 3, Barnesville and Earl Leach of Barnesville; one sister, Mrs. Gertie Merle of Groveport, Ohio; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Friends were received at the Campbell Funeral Home on North Chestnut Street where final rites were held Tuesday, December 27th at 1:30 P.M. Dr. Byron B. Evans officiated and burial was made in Northern Cemetery.

 

SUBMITTER'S NOTE: Her husband who died six weeks prior was buried in a different cemetery. Also the obit of her husband Fred states he died 11 Nov 1966, not the 10th as printed here in Birdie's obituary.

 

Bessie Schell nee Billman

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; 13 Aug 1966

LEWISVILLE----Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Schell, 79, Lewisville, will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday at the Bracken Ridge Methodist Church. The Rev. Starling Perkins will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Schell died at 2:30 A.M. Friday at the Mark Rest Center in McConnelsville after a long illness.

Born June 16, 1887, in Lewisville, she was the daughter of John and Sarah Kelly Billman. She was a member of the Bracken Ridge Methodist Church and WSCS.

Her husband, Benjamin Schell, died in 1956.

She leaves a son Charles Schell of Lewisville; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Draper and Mrs. Susie Mallett of Woodsfield, Mrs. Marjorie Busch of Van Wert and Mrs. Golda Straight of Antioch and three grandchildren.

Friends are being received at the Mallett Funeral Home, Stafford. The body will lie in state at the church one hour before services.

 

Antill, Hazel Aubrey Antell nee Burkhart
Source Newsclipping

Antill, Mrs. Hazel Burkhart, 50, of Low Gap, New Matamoras, Route 2, died at noon Saturday, March 12 , 1966, in Marietta Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since Wednesday, March 9th. She had been in ill health for sometime. She was born June 22, 1915 near Marr, the daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Burkhart.

Surviving are her husband, Aubrey Antill, of the home; two sons, Dale Antill, of Rinard Mills and Gilbert Antill, of Marietta; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Burkhart of Neff Ridge and Mrs. Wayne Dennis of Willoughby, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Elwin Wells and Reverend Joseph Zeigler officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Ashbrook, Encyl Ashbrook
Source Newsclipping

Ashbrook, Encyl, 70, of 1401 North 7th Street, Martins Ferry, died Tuesday, January 4, 1966, at his home. He was born February 6, 1896 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of William and Elizabeth Brown Ashbrook. He married Elizabeth Meyer, of Wheeling, on July 15, 1922, at Columbus. Mr. Ashbrook was a World War I Veteran, serving with the Marines. He was employed by the Wheeling Steel Corporation for thirty-nine years before retiring in June 1962.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth ; two sons, William Ashbrook, of Steubenville, and Thomas Ashbrook, of Martins Ferry; one sister, Mrs. William Hewitt, of Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania, and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock in the Keller Funeral Home, at Martins Ferry, Ohio with Reverend Dean Warren officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.

 

Agin, Christena Myrtle Agin nee Skaggs
Source Newsclipping

Agin, Mrs. Christena Myrtle, 87, of New Matamoras, died Tuesday morning, February 1, 1966, at 1:45 o'clock, in Marietta Memorial Hospital following and extended illness. Born August 8, 1878, in Wirt County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of Albert and Louise Murphy Skaggs.

Her husband, Augustus Agin, preceded her in death.

She is survived by five children; Mrs. Nellie M. Fisher, of New Matamoras; Harold E. Agin, of Brownsburg, Indiana; Chester E. Agin, of Ellsworth, Kansas; Ralph E. Agin, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Charles A. Agin, of Honolulu. two children preceded her in death. Nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother also survive.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock in the Corum Funeral Home at New Matamoras, with the Reverend Oscar Ashburn officiating. Burial was in the New Matamoras Cemetery.

 

Andrews, Bertha Reich Andrews nee Claus
Source Newsclipping

Andrews, Mrs. Bertha Reich, 78, of 120 South Sycamore Street, died Saturday afternoon, October 1, 1966, at four o'clock in Barnesville General Hospital where she had been a patient two days. Born December 19, 1887, near Monroefield, a daughter of Charles and Margaret Claus. Mrs. Andrews was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

Her first husband, Edward Reich, died in 1948.

She later married John J. Andrews, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Vernon Reich, of Lewisville, Route 1 and
Arthur Reich, of Woodsfield, Route 3; one step-son, George Andrews, of Barnesville; seven grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel with Rev. George Corbitt officiating. Burial was in the Miltonsburg Cemetery.

 

John E. Oldemeyer

Source: Fort Morgan [Colorado] Times; 05/03/1966

John E. Oldemeyer, 80, who had been a resident of Morgan County for the past 78 years, died at the Brush hospital Monday night.

Oldemeyer was born Aug. 12, 1885 in Nebraska. He had been a farmer and retired in 1947, living in Brush since that time. His home was at 422 Cameron St.

Besides his wife, Elizabeth, Oldemeyer is survived by one son, Orville, of Johnstown one daughter, Opal Harvey of Brush, three brothers, Benjamin of Mercedes, Texas, Michael of Chico, Calif and Clarence of Brush, one sister, Alice Hansen of Oakland, Calif and one stepsister, Mrs. Fleda Ohlsson of Brush. There are six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from Frezieres Funeral Home with Rev.Reinhold Opp officiating. Interment will be in the Brush Memorial Cemetery.

 

Caroline Catherine Bonam nee Nalley
Caroline Catherine Bonam, daughter of the late John and Emma (Watson) Nalley, was born at Woodsfield, Ohio on April 21, 1885,and departed this life at Barnesville General Hospital on March 29, 1966 at the time of her passing she was 80 years, eleven months and 8 days of age.
She was united in marriage with Henry Bonam on October 24, 1900. To this union were five children, Charles of Wooster, Ohio, Mrs. Alonzo Cline of Greenbriar, Mrs. Dorsey Hooper of Woodsfield Route 1, Clarence of the home and a son Donald who preceded her in death. Her husband also preceded her in death.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Thomas Dunn of Woodsfield; and two brothers William Nalley of Lewisville; and Dewey Nalley of Cambridge.
Mrs. Bonam was a kind and loving mother. Mrs. Bonam became a member of the Church of Christ at Plainview on May 23,1920, being baptized by Charles Fogle.

Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, March 31st at 2 o'clock with Thomas A. Christy and John Hamilton, of Woodsfield officiating. Interment was in Plainview Cemetery with the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in charge.

 

William Beverly Morris

Source: Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Monday, August 8, 1966

MORRIS

William B., 78 years, 170 E. Center st., passed away August 7. Survived by wife, Ada; son, William, Sawyerwood; daughter, Mrs. Margery Emery, Barberton; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Vern, Tallmadge; sisters, Mrs. Eva Miller, Greenville, PA., Mrs. Celia Tustin, Lincoln, Ill., and Mrs. Iva Webster, Akron.

Friends may call at the Schlup-Cox Funeral Chapel, Kenmore Blvd. at Eighth St., Tuesday after 2 p.m., where services will be Wednesday 2 p.m. with Mr. Gary N. Turner officiating. Burial Hillside Memorial Park.

 

Jones, Samuel Pond Jones
Source--The Evening Star Washington, DC
Published--Thursday, July 7, 1966
Sad Sam Jones Dies at 73, Pitched 22 Years
Woodsfield, Ohio (AP)
    Sad Sam Jones, who shared with Cy Young the record for longevity among major league baseball pitchers of all time, is dead.  The 73-year-old Jones was stricken here Wednesday at his home where he had lived since leaving baseball for good after a brief stint as a minor league relief hurler in 1947.
   Jones would have been 74 in 20 more days, and also would have marked his golden anniversary with his wife, Edith, the same day.  Sad Sam enter the major leagues with Cleveland in 1914 and pitched through the 1935 season, chalking up 22 consecutive years. Only he and the great Young of Newcomerstown, Ohio, pitched that many years consecutively in the majors. All of Jones' pitching was in the American League.  Jones, in addition to Cleveland, pitched for New York, St. Louis, Washington, Chicago, and Boston. He had a lifetime record in the majors of 228-216, including 36 shutouts, and a no-hitter on Sept. 4, 1923, defeating the old Philadelphia Athletics 2-0.
   While Jones' career was impressive, it also was marked by disappointment.  For one thing, he pitched in six games in four World series without winning a game. While with the Yankees in the 1923 World Series, he tossed a four-hitter at the New York Giants only to lose 1-0 on a fourth-inning home run by Casey Stengel.
   Jones set two records of dubious distinction for the Yankees in 1925. He gave up 127 earned runs that year while posting a record of 15-21. The earned run mark and the 21 games lost stand today in the Yankees' record books.  Many athletes have used the nickname Sad Sam, but Paul Turner of Woodsfield, a long-time friend, said Jones was the original. "But he wasn't sad. There wasn't anything sad about him.... I don't know where he got the nickname," said Turner.
  The family did not disclose the cause of death.  In addition to the widow, Jones is survived by two sons, Paul, of Erie, PA, and George, of New York City. Jones became the president of the Woodsfield Savings and Loan Co. after returning to his home town 19 years ago.  Funeral services will be held here Saturday.

Source: Monroe Co. Beacon

   Funeral services will be held here Saturday afternoon for Samuel Pond Jones, 73, of South Paul Street, Woodsfield, who died yesterday morning, July 6, at 10:15 in the Barnesville Hospital following a lengthy illness.  Mr. Jones was a retired baseball player, having pitched for the major leagues for 22 years, joined famous pitchers with one no-hit, no-run game, and is well known and remembered in baseball circles throughout America. he was active in the local finance business and was president of the Board of
Directors of the Woodsfield Savings and Loan Co. He was a member of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church and the Woodsfield Masonic Lodge.  Mr. Jones was born July 26, 1892, at Woodsfield, a son of the late Delbert and Margaret Clingan Jones.
   Surviving are his wife, Edith Kerr Jones; two sons Paul of Erie, Pa, and George of New York City; three granddaughters; and two brothers, Robert Jones of Woodsfield and Charles Jones of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home with Reverend Boyd Burd officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery

 

Katie Morris Rowley

Published in the Evansville Indiana Courier and the Evansville Indiana Press

Mrs. Katie Rowley, 78, of Gary, Ind, formerly of Evansville, died at 11:20 pm Tuesday at West Side Nursing Home, Gary, after a lengthy illness.

Surviving are three daughters:  Mrs. Laura Higgins of Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Roberta Flowers of Richmond, Virginia and Mrs. Margaret Hendrick of Gary, Ind.; three sons: Truman and Wesley of Lowell, Ind and Jean (Gene) of Gary, Ind.; 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Friends may call after 2 pm Friday at Schaefer Funeral Home, Evansville Ind.

 

 

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Myrtle I. Highman

Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, April 13, 1967.

Mrs. Myrtle I. Highman, 81, died Wednesday, April 12, 1967 at Samaritan Hospital, in Ashland, Ohio. She was born in Woodsfield, Octoer 18, 1885.

Surviving are one daughter Mrs. Hilton (Evelyn) Clain, of Polk, and two sons, Harold Highman, of Mt. Vernon and Chester Highman, of Ashland, also 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

She was a member of the Connor Ridge Methodist Church.

The body is at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Ashland where services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock, with Rev. Edward Darringer officiating.

Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Woodsfield, Friday at 2:30 p.m.

 

Elmer Elwood Conley, 82, of 3526 Elk Avenue, Shadyside, died Sunday morning, January 1, 1967, at 5:15 o clock in his home. Born in Sardis, September 24, 1884, he was the son of the late Jess and Sarah Mathias Conley. Mr. Conley was a member of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna Conley, one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Wilson of Shadyside, three grandchildren, Joseph Wilson of Silver Spring, Maryland, Louis Wilson of Shadyside, and Mrs. Sally Merkel of Shadyside and one great grandson, Joseph Wilson, Jr. of Silver Spring. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o clock in the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home, at Shadyside, with the Rev. Robert Cannon officiating. Burial was in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

 

Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Conley, 74, of 3526 Elk Ave., Shadyside, died Friday morning, December 29, 1967, at 7:45 o clock, in Bellaire City Hospital. She was born in Sardis, March 26, 1893, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Winter Myers. Mrs. Conley was a member of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Wilson of Shadyside, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband Elmer Conley died in January 1967. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, January 1st at one o clock in the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home at Shadyside with Rev. Robert Cannon officiating. Burial was in Belmont Memorial Cemetery.

 

Phillip W. Kahrig
Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder on 20 Nov 1967

LEWISVILLE MAN LEAVES 126 SURVIVORS (Phillip W. Kahrig was born on 06 May 1890 in Lewisville, Monroe Co., OH. He died on 18 Nov 1967 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.)

WOODSFIELD -- Phillip W. Kahrig, 87 year old retired Monroe County farmer, died at his home near Lewisville at 9 a.m. Saturday [Nov 18] leaving 126 survivors. He had been in declining health. Mr. Kahrig was a member of the United Church of Christ near Lewisville. He was born May 6, 1890, a son of Ludwig and Catherine Gertler Kahrig.

Surviving are his widow, Louise Pfalzgraf Kahrig, six sons, Lawrence, Alfred, and George, all of Lewisville Route 1, Edwin of Marietta, and Benjamin and Homer of Salesville; four daughters, Mrs. Alva (Pauline) Christman of Calais, Mrs. Marie Brooks of Mantua, Mrs. Clem (Sophia) Reischman of Barnesville, and Mrs. Robert (Minnie) Walters of Marietta, a brother, Fred, of Woodsfield; and 51 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren.

The body is at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Wilmer Grunwald will officiate. Burial will be in Middle Church Cemetery near Lewisville. Friends may call at the funeral home.

 

Mary Ann Matz nee Schaub

        Mrs. Mary Ann Matz, 79, of Woodsfield died at l0:30 p.m. Saturday (April 29) [SUBMITTER'S NOTE:  1967] at Good Samaritan Hospital following a long illness.

        She was born May 5, 1887, at Lewisville, daughter of Andrew and Sarah Schaub. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ at Woodsfield.

        Her husband, William Matz, died in 1965.

        She is survived by two daughters, Miss Thelma Matz of the home and Mrs. Sarah Bornes of Iron River, Mich.; four sons, Herzel H. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Louis of the home, Leland M. of Washington C.H., and Ralph E. of Chillicothe; two sisters, Mrs. Angie Steen of Wooster and Mrs. Ida Stewart of Cambridge; 10 grandchildren, and 11great-grandchildren.

        Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at Woodsfield with Rev. George Corbitt officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery at Woodsfield.

        Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

 

Blanche Louella Arman nee Green

Mrs. Blanche Louella Arman, 85, of Powhatan, Route 1, died Thursday evening, February 9, 1967, at seven o clock in Bellaire City Hospital. She was born at Steinersville, Ohio, January 19, 1882, a daughter of the late George W. And Zella Bonar Green. Mrs. Arman was a member of the Amity Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Harry Arman; one daughter, Miss Helen Arman, of the home; one brother, Newell Green, of Powhatan, and one sister, Mrs. Gladys Gillespie, of Jacobsburg. Two brothers, Waldo and Alfred Green, preceded her in death.

Brief services were held Monday afternoon at one o clock in the Gibson-Bauknecht Funeral Home, at Powhatan. Additional services were held at 1:30 o clock at the Amity Methodist Church, with Evangelist Leonard officiating. Burial was in Powhatan Cemetery.

 

Oliver R. Amos

Oliver R. Amos, 83, of Scio, died Thursday evening, February 9, 1967, at the Sunny Slope Nursing Home, Bowerston, after an extended illness. He was born September 30, 1883, in Perry Township, Harrison County, a son of Sanford and Agnes Amos. Mr. Amos was a livestock dealer, auctioneer and wool broker.

Surviving are his wife, Clara, whom he married January 25, 1905; three sons, Harold Amos, of Somerton; Hubert Amos and Jack Amos, of Scio; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Agnes) Timmons, of Barnesville; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o clock in the Purviance Funeral Home, at Scio, with Rev. S. V. Huffman and Rev. Jay Crites officiating. Interment was in Perrysville Cemetery.

 

Allie Archer nee Dowell

Mrs. Allie Archer, 87, of Caldwell, died Saturday night, May 13, 1967, at 11:30 o clock in Summit Acres Nursing Home at Caldwell. She had been ill several months. She was born June 7, 1879, in Noble County, a daughter of Charles and Mary Dowell. Mrs. Archer was a member of the Caldwell First Methodist Church and of Amazon Chapter No. 30, Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Scott, of Mansfield; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Leota Curtis, and Mrs. Lily Curtis, both of Summerfield, and Mrs. Madge Davis, of Caldwell. Her husband, Amos Archer, died in 1931, and a daughter, Mrs. Opal McElfresh, died in 1958.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at one o clock in the McVay Funeral Home, at Caldwell, with the Rev. DeForest Winner officiating. Burial was in the Olive Cemetery.

 

Elmer Morris

Elmer Morris, 77, of Woodsfield, Route 3, died Saturday morning, March 4, 1967, at six o'clock, in Barnesville General Hospital following a two year illness. Born June 19, 1889, in Monroe County, he was a son of Jeff and Ruthana Carpenter Morris. A retired carpenter, he was a member of Seneca Valley Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife, Vesta Morris; four sons, Ermie, Jesse, Dale and Roger Morris, all of Woodsfield, Route 3; two daughters Mrs. Clara Crawford, of New Philadelphia and Miss Dorothy Morris of the home; a brother, Clarence Morris, of Bailey Mills; one sister, Mrs. Icel Giesy, of Barnesville; ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock in The Gardner Funeral Home, with Minister J.V.A. Traylor , of Woodsfield and Minister James Gallagher, of Barnesville officiating. Burial was in Calais Cemetery.

 

Elma Burkhart nee Wettles (March 26, 1881 - April 24, 1967)

Elma Burkhart, 86, widow of Simon Burkhart, died Monday in El Cajon, California.  Mrs. Burkhart was born March 26, 1881, in LaNora, Kansas. In 1905, she was married to John Murer in Nebraska and moved to the Flathead in 1907, settling in Creston.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1931.  She continued to make her home in the Flathead and in 1933, she was married to Simon Burkhart and was preceded in death by him in 1963.  Mrs. Burkhart had made her home in California for the past three years. She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW of Kalispell.

Mrs. Burkhart is survived by one son, Marion Murer of Kalispell; one daughter, Mrs. Amber Nelson of El Cajon, California; one brother, Albert Wattles in Nebraska; one sister, Mrs. Cora Cross in Washington, seven grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Burkhart have been set for Monday at 2 p.m. from the Waggener & Campbell Chapel with Rev. Fred Paxton, pastor of the Central Christian Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Conrad Memorial Cemetery. 

Raymond Florian Burkhart (March 14, 1899 - July 10, 1967)

Raymond Florian Burkhart, 68, of Canton, son of the late Simon and Teresa Burkhart of Barnesville and Miltonsburg, was born March 14, 1899 and passed away the Lyons Nursing home with a stroke July 10, 1967, just thirty years after the death of his father on the same date.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 12, and burial ws made in Louisvile, Stark County, Cemetery beside his wife. His wife, Laura, died nine years ago.

Surviving are a son,Francis R. Burkhart., North Canton, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Bruno (Helen Marie) Frustaci,, Canton; three grandchildren living (three grandchildren are deceased); a brother, Alfred F. Burkhart of Belmont and a sister, Mrs. James O. (Mary E.) Stephens of Barnesvile; three nieces and one nephew.

He had a stroke three years ago and was partially paralyzed then and unable to walk.  He had been at the rest home ever since he was released from the hospital in June 1964.

 

Crum, Edna Pearl Crum nee Bruce
Died May 13, 1967
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Edna Pearl Crum, 76, of Barnesville, Route 1, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack at ten o'clock Saturday morning, May 13, 1967, at her home.
Born January 17, 1891, in Monroe County, she was the daughter of James W. and Anna McKnight Bruce. Her husband, Elmer Crum, died April 6, 1967.
Mrs. Crum was a member of The Church of Christ.
Surviving are three sons, Warren Crum, of Caledonia, Ohio; Edison Crum of Barnesville, Route 3 and Charles Crum, of Santa Clara, California; five daughters, Mrs. Elta McMahon, of Painesville,Ohio; Mrs. Wilma Lucas and Mrs. Eileen Davis of Beallsville; Mrs. Mary Bonar, of Carrolton, and Mrs. Nora Lee Mobley, of Louisville, Ohio; one brother, John Bruce, of Riverbank, California; one sister, Mrs. Cora Crammer, of Porterville, California;  thirty-one grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. A son, Earl, is deceased.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, in The Campbell Funeral Home, at Barnesville, with Minister John Hamilton, of Woodsfield officiating. Burial was in Beallsville Cemetery.

Morris, Pearl E. Morris nee Swartzlander
Mrs. Robert Morris
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated,  September 21, 1967
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Pearl E. Morris, 71, of 1220 Neptune Street, Akron, formerly of Woodsfield, died Thursday evening, September 14, 1967, at 8:15 o'clock, in Akron City Hospital after an extended illness.
Born April 17, 1896, in Sistersville, W.Va., she was a daughter of Allen and Ella Fackler Swartzlander. The family later moved to Woodsfield.
Mrs. Morris had lived in Akron for the last twenty-one years. She was a member of The First Methodist Church, in Woodsfield, and Woodsfield Chapter No. 268, Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Morris; two daughters, Mrs. James McMorran and Mrs. Patrick Francis, of Akron; one son, Paul Morris, of Wadswoth; one sister, Mrs. Blanche Haught, of Woodsfield, and four grandchildren.
The body was brought to The Bauer and Turner Funeral Home, in Woodsfield, where Eastern Star services were held on Saturday evening at 8:00 o'clock.
Funeral services were held in the funeral chapel on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Boyd Burd officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

Matz, Mrs. Mary A. Matz nee Schaub
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated      May 4, 1967
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Mary Ann Matz, 79, of 310 North Main Street, Woodsfield, died Saturday evening, April 29, 1967, at 10:30 o'clock, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, following an extended illness.
She was born May 5, 1887, near Lewisville, the daughter of Andrew and Sarah Schaub.
Mrs. Matz was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ at Woodsfield, The Senior Women's Guild of the church, Monroe Rebekah Lodge No. 645 and The VFW Auxiliary.
Surviving are two daughters,  Miss Thelma Matz, of the home, and Mrs. Francis (Sarah) Borns, of Iron River, Michigan;  four sons, Herzel H. Matz, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida;  Louis A. Matz, of the home; Leland M. Matz, of Washington Court House, and Ralph E. Matz, of Chillicothe;  two sisters, Mrs. Angie Steen, of Wooster, and Mrs. Ida Stewart, of Cambridge;  ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Her husband, William F. Matz, died May 4, 1965.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in The Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel, with Rev. George Corbitt officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Crum, Elmer E. Crum
Elmer E. Crum Dies;
Was Retired School Teacher and Mail Carrier
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Elmer Earl Crum, 83, of Barnesville  Route 1, died April 6 at his home following a short illness.
He was born February 7, 1884, near Beallsville in Monroe County, a son of Joseph and Campsadell Truex Crum, and was a retired school teacher, farmer and mail carrier. He was a member of The Armstrong Mills Church of Christ.
Surviving are his widow, Edna Bruce Crum;  five daughters, Mrs. Ella McMahon of Painesville,  Mrs. Wilma Lucas and Mrs. Irene Davis of Beallsville,  Mrs. Mary Ruth Bonar of Carrolton, and  Mrs. Dora Lee Mobley of Louisville; three sons, Warren of Caledonia, Edison of Barnesville and Charles of Santa Ciara, Calif.;  two sisters Mrs. Grace Montgomery of Jerusalem and Mrs. Mary Kinemond of Key; three brothers, Harley and John of Barnesville and Clyde of Canton; 31 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. A son, two sisters and five brothers are deceased.
Services were held Sunday at The Campbell Funeral Home, Barnesville with Evangelist James Gallagher officiating. Burial in The Beallsville Cemetery.

 

Barney Leach

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Wednesday, 18 Jan. 1967

BARNESVILLE---Barney Leach, 540 Hilles Ave., died at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday in Barnesville Hospital.

Born Sept. 13, 1895, in Monroe County, he was the son of Samuel and Angelic Leach. A veteran of World War I, he was a post member of the Barnesville Post VFW.

He leaves his wife, Grace; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Wehr and Mrs. Ethel Carpenter, Barnesville, and Mrs. Cledith Carpenter, Summerfield; a son Jack of Barnesville; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Acel and Arch, both of Quaker City and Ellis of Summerfield; and three sisters, Mrs. Harriett Carpenter, Uhrichsville, Mrs. Jennie Flood, Hopewell and Mrs. Kate Floyd, Zanesville; a son Danford, three brothers and a sister are deceased.

Friends are being received at Campbell Funeral Home here where services will be held at 1P.M. Thursday with Evang. Richard Pryor officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery.

Hazel D. Neuhart nee Mercer

Source: Quaker City Home Towner, Friday 18 Aug. 1967

Mrs. Hazel D. Neuhart, 74, of Quaker City Rt. 4, died at 1 P.M. Saturday (Aug. 12) at Cambridge Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient nearly a month.

Born Nov. 1, 1892, in Batesville, she was the daughter of Caleb and Frances Jones Mercer. She was a member of Batesville United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Forest; five sons, Ralph of Cambridge, Ray of Columbus, Jimmy of Quaker City Route 4, Jack of Long Beach, Calif., and Richard of Batesville; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Morris of Canton; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Becker of Tijuana, Calif., Mrs. Dorothy Fowler and Mrs. Juanita Cheffy, both of Barnesville; 15 grand-children; and five great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday at the Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City, with Rev. Milford Carey officiating. Burial will follow in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.

 

George W. Hensel

George W. Hensel, 87, of Matamoras died yesterday morning (Aug 7,1967) in a Newport rest home. He was born Nov. 27, 1879 at Matamoras a son of John W. and Mary Shook Hensel. He was a life resident of Matamoras and a retired farmer. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church. He married the former Mary Stacey, who preceded him in death.

Surviving him are two daughters; Mrs. Mearl (Bertha) Cline, Matamoras, and Mrs. Fadel (Goldie) Graham, Wooster; four sons, Delbert, of Vienna W. Va., and Ralph, Henry and Harold all of Matamoras; several grandchildren; a brother, John Hensel, Wheeling and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Unity Baptist Church at Matamoras. Friends may call at Corum Funeral Home, Matamoras from 2-4 and from 7-9 p.m. tomorrow.

 

Ray E Briggs

Ray E Briggs, 47, of Route 1, Wescosville, Pa., former resident of Woodsfield, died Wednesday morning, April 19, 1967, in Osteopathic Hospital, at Allentown,Pa., where he had been a patient since March 31st. He was born near Woodsfield, September 16 1919, a son of the late Isaac N Briggs and Mrs. Faye Briggs. Mr. Briggs was employed by the Hoosier Construction Company at Allentown.He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Clara Piatt Briggs; his mother, Mrs. Faye Briggs, of Woodsfield; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Kibler, of Alliance, and Mrs. Eugene Throckmorton, of Canton; two grandchildren; two brothers, Wilber Briggs, of New Concord, and Ransom Briggs, of Ashland, and two sisters, Mrs. John F Piatt, of Woodsfield, Route 1, and Mrs Helen Baker, of Bergholz. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the Bauer- Turner Funeral Chapel, with Rev, Roy Walther, of Antioch, officiating. Burial was in the Moffett Cemetery.

 

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Mrs. Charles WOOD Mrs. Ollie Rachael Wood of New Matamoras, died Monday morning, January 27, 1968, at eight o clock at her home. Born at Sardis, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Sarah Barker. In 1905 she married Charles H. Wood who died in 1960. Surviving are one son, Willard C. Wood of Paden City, WV, and two granddaughters, Mrs. Rebecca Kay Law, of New Martinsville, W. Va., and Miss Sarah Jane Wood of Paden City. One daughter, Mabel, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at one o clock in the Hadley Funeral Home at New Matamoras, with Evangelist Richard Pryor officiating. Burial was in the West Union Church of Christ Cemetery near Sardis.

 

Lorenzo Piatt

Source: The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio Thursday, December 9. 1968

WOODSFIELD- Lorenzo Piatt, 87 of near Woodsfield, retired farmer, died Tuesday evening (Dec. 7, 1968) in Barnesville Hospital after a long illness. Born June 9, 1878 in West Virginia, he was a son of Benjamin and Mary Truax Piatt.

Surviving are his widow, Pearl; four sons, John of Woodsfield Route 1, Paul of the home and Archie and Arthur of Lewisville, three daughters Mrs Mary Nalley of Woodsfield Route 2, Mrs. Dorothy Briggs of New Concord and Mrs. Clara Briggs of Newport, PA., 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Friends may call after noon today at Gardner Funeral Home here.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, Minister J.V. A. Traylor will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

 

Submitter s notes: Lorenzo s granddaughter, Marlene Batdorf, submitted this obit and has offered the following corrections Lorenzo s father was John Piatt, not Benjamin. He died in 1965, not 1968.

 

Inez Irene Shumate nee Highman

Source: Zanesville Times Recorder 8/13/1968
SHUMATE SERVICE -- Services for Mrs. Inez Shumate, 73, of 717 Brown Street, who died Sunday will be held at 10am Wednesday at DeLong & Baker Funeral Home. Rev. Meredith Lasley will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 pm today at the Funeral Home.

 

Harry A. Morris Sr.

Harry A. Morris Sr., 81, a former resident of Marietta, died in Steubenville Saturday evening. He was born Feb. 22, 1882, in Caldwell, a son of Norval and Hattie Roach Morris. He was a sign painter by trade and had been the projection operator at theaters here some years ago.

His wife, the former Catherine Ancell, survives with the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Ralph (Dorothy) Smith and Mrs.

Catherine Marshall, both of Toronto; Mrs. Mary Bell of Hamilton; Capt. Harry A. Morris Jr., stationed in Turkey; Robert R. Morris of Columbus and Thomas H. and James J. Morris, both of Marietta.

There are 19 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren surviving. One brother and one sister survive, Charles

Morris and Mrs. Mabel Osborne, both of Caldwell.

Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Francis Catholic Church at 409 Grant St., Toronto, with burial in Toronto.

 

Hicks, Gloria Eileen Mary Hicks nee Pritchard         
Died: February 16, 1968
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Hicks, Gloria Eileen Mary, 44, formerly of Hannibal, O., died February 16, 1968, in Taipei, Taiwan where she had lived for the past 15 years. She was born on June 14, 1912, in Shanghai, China, daughter of William and Lilly Pritchard. Survivors include her husband, Hugh H. Hicks; three daughters, Janet L. and Susan L. and one son, Hugh P., all of the home; her parents, one sister, Mrs. Mildred Gramm, Melbourne, Australia.
Friends may call at The Rush Funeral Home, Clarington, O. after 1 p.m. where services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m.; in charge of Rev. Paul Brown with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, New Martinsville.

 

Lester Duff Carpenter

Source: The Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio; 3 Aug 1968

BARNESVILLE---Lester Duff Carpenter, 69, Canton, former resident of Barnesville, died at Molly Stark Hospital, Canton, Thursday evening (August 1, 1968) following a long illness.

Born at Calais, he was a son of Oliver H. and Mary Sears Carpenter. He had been an employee of the Canton public school system for 27 years, retiring in May 1968. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose and Fraternal Order of Eagles.

His wife, Norma McLeish Carpenter died in December 1945.

Mr. Carpenter leaves a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Pauline Hein, Canton; two grandchildren, Mrs. James (Linda) Howiler, Canton and Karen Sue Hein of the home; one sister, Mrs. Loren Mayberry, Barnesville; and two brothers, Wayne A. of Akron and Asher V., Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Calling hours at Campbell Funeral Home here 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Sunday.

Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. William Walters officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

 

Lawrence F. Morris

Source: Quaker City (Ohio) Hometowner; Friday, 29 November 1968

A Calais native, Lawrence F. Morris, Barnesville R. D. 2, died Nov. 23, at Barnesville Hospital.

Born in Calais Feb. 8, 1887, he was a son of Simon and Barbara Carpenter Morris. He was a 50-year member of Kirkwood Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Morris leaves one son, Floyd of Barnesville R. D. 2; two sisters, Mrs. Atha Gleaves, Fairview, and Adda Gail Anderson, Virginia Beach, Va.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Home, Barnesville, with the Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery.

 

Michael Oldemeyer

Source: Chico [California] Enterprise-Record; Thursday, 1/4/1968

Michael (Bob) Oldemeyer, 78, longtime Chico resident, died early Wednesday morning at Enloe Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born July 6, 1889, in Fort Morgan, Colo.

He was married to Ada Camerzellin in December, 1909.

He was an agriculturist for the Southwest U.S. sugar beet industry.

In 1926, the couple moved to Chico and established the Richfield Station next to the old Hotel Oaks, operating it until his retirement in 1950. He and his wife made their home at 398 East Third Ave.

He had been a Rotarian since 1941 and for many years served on the City of Chico Planning Commission.

Surviving are his widow, two sons, Ennis of Oakland and Virgil of Los Altos, a sister, Mrs. Alice Hansen of Oakland; two brothers, Ben of Mercedes, Tex. and Clarence of Brush, Colo.; five grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in the Hall-Van Hook Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Robert B. Scott of the Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church officiating.

Charles Taggart will sing In The Garden and Beautiful Garden of Prayer, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Joy Foster. Rotarian casketbearers will be Bill Reinhardt, Irving Bedford, Earle Bevins, Dr. Plez Guynn, Tom Kelly and Jack Meyers. Interment will be in the Chico Cemetery.

 

Elizabeth C. Oldemeyer nee Furby

Source: the Fort Morgan [Colorado] Times; 08/31/1968, p1

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Oldemeyer, 73, a longtime resident of Morgan County and Brush died at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Home early today.

Her survivor s include Orville (Bud) Oldemeyer, a son, and one daughter, Mrs. Opal Harvey of Brush.

Funeral arrangements, in charge of Gale-Frezieres Funeral Home, will be announced later.

 

Shaffer, James Frederick Shaffer
Source--Newsclipping
Published--1968

    Shaffer, James Frederick was born April 3, 1882, and departed this life
June 16, 1968, at the age of 86 years, two months and thirteen days.
    On July 3, 1905, he was united in marriage with Caroline Bauer and to
this union was born one daughter.
    Mr. Schaffer leaves to mourn his departure, a daughter, Mrs. Anna
Whitacre, of Graysville; two grandchildren, Mrs. Nola Griffith, of Marietta
and Koy Whitacre, of Graysville; nine great grandchildren; one half-brother,
J.W.Newell, of Woodsfield, and a host of friends.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, on August 12, 1964, and by a
grandson, Lewis Lynn Whitacre, on June 16, 1967.
    On April 22, 1901, he obeyed the Gospel at the Pleasant Ridge Church of
Christ and for over sixty years served as an elder.
    He was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father and grandfather, and
a friend to anyone in need.
    Breif services were held at the home, Wednesday afternoon, June 19, at
1:30 o'clock, with Minister Claude Davis, of Marietta, officiating.
Additional services were held at 2:00 o'clock at the Pleasant Ridge Church
of Christ. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with the
Mallett Funeral Home of Stafford in charge.

    God sees when the footsteps falter,
    When the pathway has grown to steep,
    Then he touches the weary eyelids,
    And gives his dear ones sleep.

CARD OF THANKS
    We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to all of our relatives,
neighbors and friends for the beautiful flowers, the gifts of food, words of
sympathy and deeds of kindness shown us at the time of the death of our
loved one, Fred Shaffer. Our thanks also to Minister Claude Davis for his
words of comfort; the pallbearers; the Mallett Funeral Home, and all who
helped in any way. Such kindness will never be forgotten.
                                     MR. AND MRS. ARNETT WHITACRE
                                     MR. AND MRS. FLOYD GRIFFITH
                                     MR. AND MRS. KOY WHITACRE
                                     MRS. DOROTHY WHITACRE

 

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Mrs. William Tenley Mrs. Cleora M. Tenley, 83, of Sardis, Route 1, died Friday, March 14, 1969, in East Liverpool at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucille Dean. She was born September 22, 1885, at Fly, a daughter of Henry and Lucinda Hendershot Belford. Mrs. Tenley was a member of the Locust Grove Church near Sardis. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Dean, of East Liverpool, Mrs. Martha Balough of Wooster, and Mrs. Virginia Stewart of Orrville, three sons, William Tenley of Paden City, WV, Harold Tenley of Orrville, and Joseph Tenley of Columbus, twenty-four grandchildren, sixty-three great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Sadie Hoskinson of Sardis and two brothers, Oliver Belford and Arthur Belford of Sardis, Route 2. Her husband William Tenley preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o clock in the Rush Funeral Home at Sardis with Rev. Conley officiating. Burial was in the Sardis Cemetery.

 

Robert A. Frank -- Service for Robert (Red) Frank, 54, of Zanesville Route 2, who died Monday April 14, 1969 will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the DeLong and Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

 

Ambrose Joseph Biedenbach

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder, dated, 02 Oct 1969:
(Ambrose Joseph Biedenbach was born on 19 Apr 1896 in Monroe Co., OH. He died on 01 Oct 1969 in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH.)

Ambrose J. Biedenbach, 73, of 304 Belford Street, Caldwell, a retired farmer, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 1) at Good Samaritan Hospital where he had been a patient several days. He was born April 19, 1896, in Monroe County, a son of Joseph and Barbara Muth Biedenbach. He resided on a farm on Lewisville Route 2 for many years.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Biedenbach; four daughters, Mrs. Dean (Anna Margaret) Maxwell of Malta, Mrs. Gilbert (Lucille) Huffman of Lewisville Route 2, Mrs. Blair (Stella) Brown of Midway and Mrs. Denver (Phyllis) Schell of Caldwell Route; a son, Paul Biedenbach of Sarahsville; five sisters, Mrs. Helen Ehlermann of Caldwell, Mrs. Josephine Bosold, Mrs. Anna Weisend, and Mrs. Mary Kuhn, all of Canton, and Mrs. Christine Stiner of Yuma, Ariz; three brothers, Clarence of Oregon, Henry of Cambridge and Edmund of Lewisville Route 1; 32 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter and two brothers are deceased.

Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Brubach Funeral Home in Summerfield where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Caldwell with Rev. Fr. Lawrence Luciana officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery at Caldwell.

 

Eugenia M. Dick Campbell nee Dick

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder, dated, 09 Apr 1969

(Eugenia M. Dick Campbell was born on 11 Apr 1882 in Monroe Co., Ohio. She died on 08 Apr 1969 in Burkhart, Lewisville Twp., Monroe Co., OH.)

SUMMERFIELD -- Mrs. Eugenia M. Campbell, 87, of Lewisville Route 1 in the Burkhart community, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday (April 8) at her home following a short illness. She was born April 11, 1882, in Monroe County, a daughter of Louis and Mary Schehl Dick. She was first married to George Burkhart, who died in 1918. She later married Walter Campbell, who died in 1956. She lived for many years in Piqua [Miami Co., OH], returning to Monroe County in 1968.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ida Baisley with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Minnie Kuhn of Lewisville Route 1; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A brother and sister are deceased.

Friends may call at Brubach Funeral Home in Summerfield 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.,. Thursday. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. Requiem mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Burkhart with Rev. Joseph Finan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

 

Schumacher, John A. Schumacher

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder, dated,  02 Jul 1969:

(John A. Schumacher was born on 09 Aug 1885 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. He died on 01 Jul 1969 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.)

Woodsfield -- John A. Schumacher, 83, of Woodsfield, a retired farmer and house painter, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday (July 1) following a six-month illness. Born near Woodsfield Aug. 9 1885, he was a son of George and Mary Weisend Schumacher. He was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church and its Holy Name and Purgatorial societies.

Surviving are two sons, Alfred of Woodsfield and John of Pittsburgh, Pa; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Meyers of Potosi, Mo., Mrs. Esther Foskill of Hartford, Conn, and Mrs. Grace Lynch of Pittsburgh, Pa; 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. His wife, Mary Glesenkamp Schumacher, died in 1940.

Friends may call at Michener Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Requiem mass will be solemnized at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Sylvester Church with Monsignor Robert A. Brown officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Anthony J. Biedenbach

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder dated, 02 Jul 1969:
(Anthony J. Biedenbach was born on 13 May 1892 in Monroe Co., OH. He died on 01 Jul 1969 in Barnesville, Belmont Co. OH)

Barnesville -- Anthony J. Biedenbach, 77, of 306 West South Street, a retired farmer, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (July 1) at Barnesville Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was born May 13, 1892, in Monroe County, a son of Joseph and Barbara Muth Biedenbach. Mr. Biedenbach was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Holy Name Society, and the Barnesville Post of the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I.

Surviving are his widow, Ellen; a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Dick of Woodsfield, five sisters, Mrs. Mary Kuhn, Mrs. Josephine Bosold and Mrs. Anna Weisend, all of Canton, Mrs. Christine Steiner of Tucson Ariz., and Mrs. Helen Ehlerman of Caldwell; four brothers, Edmond of Lewisville, Ambrose of Caldwell, Henry of Cambridge and Clarence of Grants Pass, Ore. A brother, Casper, preceded him in death.

Friends may call at Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home here 7 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday and funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of the Assumption. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Isadore Alexander Zwick

(Isadore Alexander Zwick was born on 31 Jul 1889 in Stafford, Monroe Co., OH.. He died on 11 Oct 1969 in Louisville, Stark Co., OH.)

Isadore Zwick, age 80, of 215 North Chapel St., Louisville, passed away Saturday Oct. 11, [1969] in St. Joseph s Hospice after a short illness. Born in Monroe County, he worked in the Canton area for 45 years. He was a World War I veteran and a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, Louisville American Legion Post No. 548 and Louisville Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by a brother, Clement G. Zwick of Louisville, and one sister, Mrs. Martha Reischman of Miltonsburg.

Services were held in St. Louis Church on Tuesday with interment in the church cemetery. Paquelet Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Guy D. Brownfield

QUAKER CITY Funeral services for Guy D. Brownfield, 69, Quaker City, will be at 1:30 p. m. Saturday at Eberle Funeral Home with Evan James Gallagher officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery.

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

A retired service station attendant at Gibson Chevrolet Co., he died at 8:30 p. m. Wednesday (Nov. 26, 1969) at Barnesville Hospital following a long illness. He was born July 4, 1900 at Calais, the son of Romulus and Julietta Wells Brownfield.

Mr. Brownfield leaves two brothers, Stewart Brownfield, Quaker City and Roy Brownfield, Columbus; two sisters, Rachel of Columbus, and Nora of the home; several nieces and nephews. Three sisters and three brothers are deceased.

 

Beulah Travnicek nee Highman

Mrs. Beulah Travnicek, age 56, of 3812 Harrison Street, Bellaire, Ohio,  died Sunday afternoon, April 6, 1969, at 1:20 o'clock in Bellaire City Hospital. She was born on August 29,1912, near Graysville, the daughter of the late Alexander Hamilton and Minnie Lucas Highman. Mrs. Travnicek was a member of The First United Presbyterian Church of Bellaire.

Surviving are her husband, Anthony Travnicek, one daughter, Mrs. Richard(Rebecca) Lallathin, Bridgeport; one son, Wayne, of the home; one sister, Mrs. Delmas Gibbons of Woodsfield;  three brothers, Allen Highman of Medina, Ohio; Burdette Highman, of Zanesville; and Everett Highman, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and one half brother, Ray Highman of Woodsfield.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock in the Walter C. Bauknecht and Son Funeral Home at Bellaire, with the Rev. David King of The First United Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery at Bellaire, Ohio

 

Theresa Teufel nee Burkhart (August 24, 1895 - March 21, 1969)

TEUFEL, Theresa Burkhart, 73,  a resident of 301 Jefferson Avenue, Clator, died in the Wheeling Hospital Friday.  She was born August 25, 1896, in Ohio, a daughter of the late Andrew and Rose Burkhart.  She had been a resident of Wheeling most of her life.  She was a member of St. Michael's Ctholic Church and the Christian Mothers Society.

Surviving are her husband, Louis G. Teufel; two sons, C.A. (Jack) Teufel of Elm Grove and Harold Teufel at home. 

Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, today and tomorrow from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

 

Foughty, James A. Foughty
SOURCE: The Times Recorder, Zanesville, OH, 17 November 1969
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
WOODSFIELD - James A. Foughty, 84, of Monroe Street, Woodsfield died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 15) at the home of his brother-in-law, Melvin Baker.
He was born Sept. 18, 1885, at Cameron, a son of the late Joseph and Angelina Mellott Foughty.
Mr. Foughty was a member of Cameron Church of Chirst.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lola Zonker of Barnesville, Mrs. Anna Shields of Youngstown and Mrs. Alice Whitacre of Sacramento, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Cameron Cemetery.

 

Gillispie (Glass) Powell

Source: Friday 28 Nov. 1969 Quaker City Home Towner

Funeral services for Gillispie (Glass) Powell, 91, Batesville, were held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday at the Eberle Funeral Home, Quaker City. Rev. Allan Teter officiating and burial was in Batesville Cemetery.

Mr. Powell died at 7:33 P.M. Monday, Nov. 24, at Barnesville Hospital where he had been a patient since Oct. 21, having undergone surgery.

He was born Sept. 8, 1878 at Calais, the son of William and Mary Carpenter Powell.

Mr. Powell leaves one son, Harold of Batesville; one sister, Kate Brownfield, Barnesville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His wife, Bertha, died in October, 1965, and two sons, three sisters and four brothers are deceased.

 

Martha Herlan nee Lieuellen

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Monday 24 Nov. 1969

Mrs. Martha Herlan, 89, 142 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus, widow of the late George H. Herlan, owner for many years of Herlan Funeral Home, Byesville, died Sunday evening (Nov. 22, 1969) at a Worthington Nursing Home.

She was born Jan. 22, 1880, in Ohio and was a member of North Broadway United Methodist Church, the WSCS, and Senior Citizens of North Broadway, Columbus.

Mrs. Herlan leaves one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Margaret) Holmes, Columbus; one granddaughter, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Leeper, Beverly; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, C.L. Robinson, Millersburg, and W.L. Robinson, Blackwell, Okla.; several nieces and nephews. One son Harold H. Herlan; one granddaughter Dee Holmes; and four sisters are deceased.

Friends may call at Southwick Funeral Home, 3100 High St., Columbus, from 7:30 o 8:30 P.M. Monday and 2:30 to 4 P.M. Tuesday.

Funeral services will be at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday at Memorial Chapel there with Dr. William Smith officiating. The body will be brought to Greenwood Cemetery, Byesville, for graveside services at 12 noon Wednesday.

Contributions in her memory may be given to the Martha Herlan Memorial Fund at Main Ave., United Methodist Church, Byesville.

 

Leroy Dale Brown

Leroy Dale Brown - Cochise County, Arizona 1969 Cochise County Sheriff Deputy Leroy Dale Brown, of Bowie, AZ died Saturday, December 9, 1969 in the line of duty. Mr. Brown served in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a GM3 onboard the USS Collette. He also was medically retired from the S&P Railroad where he worked as a carpenter. He was born September 10, 1931 in Ordway, Colorado to James Elmer Brown and Pearl Jones Brown.

Deputy Brown is survived by his wife, Clarene Jackie Brown, Bowie; two sons: Jeff, 8; and Todd, 4; his father, J.E. Brown, Westville, OK; and his mother, Mrs. Pearl Brown, Dos Cabezas. He is also survived by sisters Jean, Joann, Sandra, and Janie. Deputy Brown was buried in the Desert Rest Cemetery in Bowie, Arizona on December 12, 1969 with full honors as family, friends, and many fellow law enforcement officers attended the funeral.

Additional info:

Deputy Brown Killed; Assailant Shoots Self

AZ Range News - Dec 11, 1969

Cochise County Deputy Sheriff Leroy Brown, 38, was shot to death Saturday and his assailant later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Sheriff Jim Willson said Brown was shot two or three times by Andres Griego, 20 of Bowie, at a restaurant. Griego was taken to Tucson Medical Center following the slaying, where he was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound to the head. His body was found in a Bowie school yard.

Willson said Griego has threatened Brown and and two other deputies following his arrest in August for disturbing the peace. Griego spent 30 days in jail on the charge, and after being released, went to Superior, AZ. Willson said Griego apparently did not return to Bowie until Saturday.

The Sheriff said Griego entered a restaurant where Brown was, apparently after seeing the deputy sheriff there.

After entering the restaurant, Willson said, Griego ordered a cup of "hot, hot coffee," Griego went over to the table where Brown and another man was seated and threw the coffee in the deputy's face. As Brown got up, Willson said, Griego pulled a .25 caliber automatic from a paper bag and shot the deputy in the face. Willson said Griego shot Brown at least one more time, and may have fired a third shot.

Following the shooting, the Sheriff said Griego fled the restaurant and ran some two blocks to the city's high school where he shot himself.

A coroner's inquest held after the shooting confirmed that the deputy had been shot and killed by Griego.

Deputy Brown is survived by his wife, Clarene Jackie Brown, Bowie; two sons: Jeff, 8; and Todd, 4; his father, J.E. Brown, Westville, OK; and his mother, Mrs. Pearl (Jones) Brown, Dos Cabezas. Also survived by sisters Jean, Joann, Sandra, and Janie.

Cora Schell nee Tally

Source: The Lincoln [Nebraska] Star; Friday, March 28, 1969

SCHELL--Mrs. Cora (widow of Leonard Oscar), 70, 3104 Orchard, died Thursday. Born Adams, formerly of Firth, Lincoln resident 20 years. Survivors: son, Leonard F. Jr., Lincoln; daughters, Edith Kapke, Mrs. Ervin (Leona) Huenink, both of Lincoln, Athelda Light, Omaha; brothers, Charles Tally, Crete, John Tally Jr., Cortland; sisters, Mrs. Lulu Williams, Adams, Mrs. Jack (Myrtle) Isley, Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Glen (Susie) Koyne, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Earl (Nora) Auman, Mrs. Fred (Mosie) Herberts, both of Firth; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Services: 1p.m. Monday, East Lincoln Christian, 1101 No. 27th. The Rev. Emmett G. Haas. Lincoln Memorial. Memorials: East Lincoln Christian. Umberger's, 48th & Vine.

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William E. Young, 89, of Lewisville, a retired oilfield worker, died Saturday evening (October 24) at home after a long illness. He was born May 20, 1881, near Lewisville, Ohio.

Mr. Young was a member of Buchanan Presbyterian Church. His wife, Ola Young, died in 1956.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Carl (Wilene) Jackson of Lewisville, Ohio; Mrs. Glenn (Mary Mabel) Steele of Woodsfield, Ohio; Mrs. Homer (Leora) Weber of Morgantown, Indiana; Mrs. Ira (Audra) Harrington of Circleville, Ohio and Miss Edith Young of Indianapolis, Ind.; a son, Irwin of Canton Ohio; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. [William Edward Young died October 24, 1970.]

 

Orville James Booth

Funeral services for Orville J. Booth, 55, of 161 Bolton Ave., will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Criss Brothers Funeral Home with the rev. Grover Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Booth died 10:50 Wednesday in Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born oct.14, 1914 in Baileys Mills, Ohio, son of Herbert Booth and the late Ethel Brewster Booth.

Mr. Booth was a former employee of Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. And was an army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his father, Herbert of Barnesville; four sons; Larry, Mike, Rich and Alvy, all of the home; three daughters; Mrs. Donald M. Hess of Newark; Anita and Patricia, both of the home; one brother, Carl Booth of Buckeye Lake; one sister , Mrs. Evelyn Bright of Buckeye Lake and two grandchildren. One brother is dead.

Friends may call the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and  4 to 7 Friday.

 

Sylvester F. Burkhart

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder dated, 26 Feb 1970:

LEWISVILLE -- Sylvester F. Burkhart, 86, of Lewisville died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday (Feb 25, 1970) at his home following a long illness. He was born in Monroe County Nov 11, 1883, a son of George and Mary Yontz Burkhart. He worked for many years as a fireman at Ironton and moved to Lewisville after his retirement.

Surviving are his widow, Elma Christman Burkhart, and several nieces and nephews. His first wife, Angela Geswein Burkhart, died in 1957.

Friends may call at Brubach Funeral Home in Summerfield 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ironton with Fr. Joseph Finan officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery at Ironton. Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday.

Vernon W. Haren,
(Born 1900 in Miltonsburg, Ohio; died in Louisville, Stark Co, Ohio, 1970)

Vernon (Vern) W. Haren, 79, of 210 East Gorgas St., Louisville, died suddenly Tuesday evening, Sept. 8 [1970]. He had lived in the Louisville area for 58 years and worked in research at H-P Products Co. of Louisville for ten years, retiring in 1960. He then drove a school bus for the Louisville School System for 5 years.

He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and of Louisville Knights of Columbus Council 2530. His wife, Lillian Bishop Haren, had preceded him in death in 1964.

Survived by many nieces and nephews, the Mass of the Resurrection was held Friday morning at the church and K of C services held in Paquelet Funeral Home Thursday evening. Burial was made in St. Louis Church cemetery.

Clement Gregory Zwick

(Clement Gregory Zwick was born on 07 Feb 1894 in Franklin, Monroe Co., OH.. He died on 08 Apr 1970 in Louisville, Stark Co., OH.)

Clement G. Zwick, age 76, of 525 Edwards st, Louisville, died Wednesday, April 8 [1970], in his home. He had been a resident of Louisville for 47 years. He was a retired employee of the United Engineering & Foundry Co. of Canton, where he had worked as a foreman until his retirement in 1959. After his retirement he worked at the First Federal Savings & Loan Co., Louisville branch. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and an honorary life member of the Louisville Knights of Columbus Council 2530.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Ann) Wilour of Miami, Fla, and Mrs. Bruce (Carolyn) Kittinger of Louisville; one son, Robert Zwick of Belton, South Carolina; one sister, Mrs. Martha
Reischman of Miltonsburg, O.; and six grandchildren.

A Mass of Resurrection was sung in St. Louis Church on Saturday with burial in the church cemetery. Paquelet Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Blanche A. Foster nee Herlan

TIMES RECORDER, ZANESVILLE, OHIO, 8 Aug 1970

Mrs. Blanche A. Foster [aka, Alma B. "Blanche" (Herlan) Foster], 84, of Drake Nursing Home on Findley avenue, retired housemother of the old Bethesda School of Nursing, died at 5:05 p.m. Friday (Aug. 7) at the nursing home where she had been a patient several years. She was born June 1, 1886, in Summerfield, a daughter of John W. and Sarah Kent Herlan. She spent most of her life in the Zanesville area. Her husband, Delbert G. Foster, died in 1942. Mrs. Foster was Bethesda housemother 17 years before retiring in 1964. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Fern) Lane of West Pike; a son, John Foster of Jackson; a brother, Elbert Herlan of Parma; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A daughter, three brothers and four sisters are deceased. Friends may call at Blue Avenue Chapel of Bolin Funeral Home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

 

TIMES RECORDER, ZANESVILLE, OHIO, 9 Aug 1970 FOSTER SERVICE

Service for Mrs. Blanche A. Foster, 84, of Drake Nursing Home on Findley avenue, who died Friday, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Blue avenue chapel of Bolin Funeral Homes with Rev. Howard Spitnale officiating. Burial will be in Summerfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

 

Wesley W. Schaub

Wesley W. Schaub, 73, of 2804 12th St. SW, died this morning in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. He was president of Schaub Electrical Contractors and had been in the electrical business for 55 years. A native of Monroe County, he had lived in Canton for 60 years and was an Army veteran of World War I.

        He was a member of the board of electrical examiners for the City of Canton and a member of Local 540, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, of which he was a member. Mr. Schaub was also a member of National Electrical Contractors Association, Canton Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, and North Canton Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles.

        He is survived by a son, Wesley W. Schaub Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Sylvester (Stella) Paulus, both of Canton; a brother, Homer Schaub of East Sparta, and a sister, Mrs. Effie Jane Latta of Canton.

        Rev. Harold Henniger will conduct services Friday at 1 p.m. in Welch funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

 

Note: Although he was always referred to as Wes, his school listings and otherdocuments refer to him as Weber Wesley. The old Bible lists it asWeber Wesley Schaub. Junior (his son) says his father always signed his name as Wesley W. Schaub. "Back those days when Uncle Wes was young no one legally changed their name." --Aunt Jan

 

Ben F. Dixon

SOURCE:  The National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volumes 1-85, 1600's-1900's. Page 57-58

Old-time members of the National Genealogical Society will remember a tall, bald man in a Navy officer's uniform, whose smile and hearty handshake exuded warmth and cordiality, and whose booming voice infected his hearers with the same enthusiasm for genealogical research and for extending the spheres of the influence of the society.

This was Ben F. Dixon, a native of Kahoka, Missouri, and a long time resident of San Diego, California.  It is with deep regret that we received word of his death at his home, 6008 Arosa Street, San Diego, on Saturday, 27 June 1970, at the age of 78.

In his adopted city he was Curator of the Junipero Serra Museum in Presido Park, 1949-1955, and for 11 years taught history at Adult Evening School.  He started the Walking Tours of the Old Town.  He was a member of the Squibob Chapter of E Clampas Vitus, an organization founded in the Gold Rush Days by men who like to mix history and fun.  In 1968 on a visit to Washington (D C), he addressed the Society on the historical and genealogical work being accomplished in San Diego.

His publications included "Contributions of Haiti to the Independence of the United States, 1776-1826" (1950), which won an award from the Haitian Government; "Diario, The Journal of Padre Serra " (editor; 2nd edition, 1967), and with Mrs Dixon, "Five Generations of American Dwelles" (1960).

The Society extends its deepest sympathy to his widow, the former Alice L. Dwelle; his sons Dale and John and his daughter Mary Alice   Six grand children also survive.  Burial was in Greenwood Mausoleum. Milton Rubincam.

 

James Brownfield

Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Seneca Valley Church of Christ (Calais) for James Brownfield, 83, Calais, who died Friday evening, Feb. 27, [1970] at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Georgianna) Starr, of Barnesville, where he had been making his home for the past several months. A retired farmer, he was born Jan. 21, 1887, in Monroe County near Calais, a son of Stephen and Lena Wells Brownfield. Mr. Brownfield was a member of the Seneca Valley Church of Christ.

His wife, Blanche G. Brownfield, died Aug. 7, 1969. In addition to the daughter at whose home he died, Mr. Brownfield is survived by five other daughters, Mrs. Henry (Mabel) Starr of Quaker City, Mrs. Kenneth (Stella) Mitchell of Bellaire, Mrs. Hobart (Bessie) Bunting and Mrs. Donald (Mary Lou) Broomhall, both of Barnesville, Mrs. Leroy (June) Hanson of Lewisville; three sons, Woodrow Brownfield of Bethesda, Oscar Brownfield of Woodsfield R. D. and Herbert Brownfield of Alliance; 30 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren, a total of 77 descendants. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Miracle of Zanesville; two brothers, Fred Brownfield of Thornville and Keyser Brownfield of Newark.

Evangelist James Gallagher officiated at the funeral and burial followed in Calais Cemetery.

 

Roy H. Kinkade

Source: a less complete obituary was printed in the Yakima Herald Republic, Washington, February 6, 1970. No citation was given for the article below typed from another newspaper clipping.

Roy H. Kinkade, 78, of 104 Washington St., Mabton, died Wednesday, February 4, in Grandview.

He was born at Adrian, Mo. In 1920 he moved to Washington State and in 1942 to Mabton. With his nephew, Harley Kinkade, he owned and operated a Rainbow station. Until recently, he lived with a niece, Mrs. Satterfield of Mabton.

He was a member of the Sunnyside Barracks #565 of Veterans of World War I.

He is survived by a large number of nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services for Mr. Kinkade will be held Saturday, Feb. 7th, at 2:00 p.m. in Ball Memorial Chapel. Rev. Arthur Schultz, pastor of The First Baptist Church, and Sunnyside Barracks #565 of Veterans of World War I will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Cemetery under the direction of Ball Memorial Chapel.

 

Morris, Mrs. Beryl Morris nee Williams
Died: March 14, 1970
Quaker City, Ohio
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Beryl Morris, 82, of Salesville Route 1, wife of Philip Thomas Morris, president of Quaker City Savings and Loan company and former superintendent of school here, died unexpectedly at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (March 14, 1970 ) at her home following an apparent heart attack.
She was born July 26, 1887, on Salesville, Route 1, Guernsey County, a daughter of T. J.  and Emily Heidelbach Williams.
Mrs. Morris was a member of Salesville United Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two nieces and a nephew. Three sisters and a brother are deceased.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eberle Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Teter officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery at Quaker City.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Morris, Lela May Morris nee Headley
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated,   October 1, 1970
Mrs. Kennard Morris
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Lela May Morris, age 69, of South Paul Street, died early Sunday morning, September 27, 1970, at her home after an extended illness.
She was born July 4, 1901, in Beallsville, a daughter of the late Elile and Eva Mellott Headley.
Surviving are her husband, Kennard Morris; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Boughner, of Jerusalem and Mrs. Grace Christman, of Woodsfield; one son, Paul Morris, of Barberton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Morris was a member of The United Methodist Church at Jerusalem, and a member of World War 1 Veterans Auxiliary.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, in The Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richards Perkins officiating. Burial was in the Beallsville Cemetery.

 

Hossman, Benjamin E. Hossman
Hossman, Benjamin E., 72, of 1953 Grandview Road, Glen Dale, died Friday at 9:05 a.m. at  Reynolds Memorial Hospital. He was born April 6, 1898, at Sardis, O., son of Godfrey and Lena Rusener Hossman. He was a carpenter-contractor, founder of The Hossman Contracting Co.;  member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church; Carpenters Local No 3

Surviving are his widow, Ellen Hinerman Hossman; a son, Dale B., Glen Dale; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Rosalie) Cain, Glen Dale Heights; seven grandchildren; six stepchildren; seventeen step-grandchildren; two sisters,  Mrs. Everett (Ella) Jones, McMechen;  Mrs. Midge Long, Cobb Island, Md.;  two brothers, George, St. Clairsville;  Ernest, Glen Dale Heights.
Friends may call at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall St., McMechen, Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Services Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Pleasant Hills Methodist Church, with Rev. Frank Crow and Rev. Jim Norton officiating. Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens. The Lincoln Lodge I. O. O. F.  will conduct services Saturday at 7:30p.m.

 

Marion F. Stephen

Source: The Jeffersonian [Cambridge, Ohio], Friday 5 June 1970

BARNESVILLE---Services for Marion F. Stephen, 75, Woodsfield R. D. 3, will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday in St. John's Catholic Church, Miltonsburg. The Rev. Fr. Francis E. Maloney will officiate and burial will be in Crestview Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home here, where rosary will be recited at 7 P.M. today.

Mr. Stephen, a farmer, died at 10:15 A.M. Thursday (June 4, 1970) at Barnesville General Hospital.

He was born Nov. 9, 1895, in Seneca Twp., Monroe County, a son of Randolph and Nancy Lucas Stephen.

He leaves his wife, Gertrude E. Stephen; five daughters, Mrs. James R. (Mildred) Winland, Mrs. Sylvan (Mary) Carpenter and Mrs. Dale (Emma) Carpenter all of Barnesville, Mrs. Walter (Alberta) Ackerman, Lewisville and Mrs. S. William (Dorothy) Dudley, Columbus; two sons, Francis L. Stephen, Lewisville and James J. Stephen of the home; a sister, Mrs. Clemm (Rebecca) Burkhart, Miltonsburg; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One brother, two sisters and a grandson are deceased.

 

Kenneth Eugene Dougherty

MONROE COUNTY OHIO DOUGHERTY CLAN, by James McKitrick, p 172

Kenneth Eugene Dougherty was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on 11 January 1922. Kenneth, called Ken, attended grade school at Jefferson School and continued his education at Parkersburg High School. Ken entered the US Navy during WWII and was assigned to the USS Cosco, a seaplane tender. His duty took him to the South Pacific Theater to fight the war. After the war, Ken went to work for the Parkersburg Police, following in his father's footsteps. Ken chose a Parkersburg native, Ruth Berry, for his wife. Ruth was born on 16 August 1922. Ruth died on 27 April 1968 and is buried in the IOOF Cemetery, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Ken and Ruth were members of the Church of Christ and were well liked by all those they came in contact with. Ken met and married Sue Weekley, of Parkersburg. Ken died of a heart attack on 24 November 1970 and is buried in the Evergreen North Cemetery,

Parkersburg, West Virginia.

 

Mattie P. Stephen nee Hannahs

Source: Cambridge (Ohio) Jeffersonian; 27 Feb 1970

SUMMERFIELD----Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie P. Stephen, 79, Quaker City R.D. 4, will be at 1 P.M. Sunday at Brubach Funeral Home, Summerfield. Evan. McKinley Bates will officiate and burial will be in Calais Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Brubach Funeral Home from 7 to 9 P.M. Friday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Saturday.

Mrs. Stephen died at 6 A.M. Thursday (Feb. 26, 1970) at Guernsey Memorial Hospital, Cambridge. She was born Oct. 5 , 1890 near Calais, the daughter James Elmer and Emma Carpenter Hannahs.

Mrs. Stephen leaves three daughters, Mrs. Josie Quillan, Newcomerstown, Mrs. Thelma Uppole, Quaker City, and Mrs. Florence Bunting, Quaker City; four sons, Kyle of Canton, Orian of California, Vernon of Newcomerstown and Neal of Zanesville; one brother, Forest Hannahs of Summerfield; one sister, Mrs. Lousie Carpenter, Summerfield; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Her husband, John, died in 1946 and two brothers are also deceased.

 

Matz, Miss Esther Matz
    Miss Esther Matz, 80, passed away Friday evening, July 3, 1970, at 8:00 o'clock in Wightman Manor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 7, in The Episcopal Church and interment was at Pittsburgh.
   A native of the Lewisville community, Miss Matz had spent several years in misson work in the West.
   Surviving are two sisters; Mrs. Donovan, of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Frieda Brubach, of Summerfield; one brother Clarence Matz, of Wooster; also nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Vernon Seebach
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio, January 1971
    Vernon Seebach, 46, Lewisville, Ohio, died Sunday, January 31, 1971, at Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio. He had undergone surgery there last week.
    Born February 5, 1924, at Lewisville, he was a son of the late Herman and Myrtle Moffatt Seebach and was employed by Olin Matheison Corporation at Hannibal, Ohio. He was a 1943 graduate of Lewisville High School.
    Mr. Seebach leaves his wife, the former Louise Drum Craig; two daughters, Mrs. Melody Wilson of Summerfield and Laurie Ann of the home; five sons, Stephen, Charles, Carl, Paul and Glenn and two stepsons, Duane and Kevin Craig, all of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou Balluff, Gahanna, and Mrs. Fred  Rose, Canton, Ohio; four brothers, Elmer and Jerry of Woodsfield, Roger William of Lewisville, and Earl of Canton, and one grandson.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer and Turner Funeral Home here with Minister John Hendershot officiating. Burial will be in Friendship cemetery, Lewisville.

 

Homer R. Rich

Jeffersonian Sat 28 Aug 1971

Eberle Funeral Home here has charge of arrangements for Homer R Rich, 96 Quaker City, R.D. 1. Mr Rich died Saturday morning August 28, 1971 in Guernsey Memorial Hospital, Cambridge. He was born May 11, 1875 in Noble County, a son of the late William and Margaret Miley Rich.  His wife, Alice Rich died July 22, 1954.

Mr Rich leaves one daughter, Mrs Ellis (Audry) Long, Quaker City, R.D. 1,; one son William Rich, Senecaville R.D. 1, and 10 grandchildren.

 

Richard F. Bates
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, Thursday, January 7, 1971

Richard F. Bates , 45, of Hollywood, Florida, former Woodsfield resident, died Monday, December 28, 1970, in Hollywood.
He was born  May 11, 1925 , in Woodsfield, a son of George D. Bates, of Woodsfield, and the late Rosella Crock Bates.

Surviving in addition to his father are his stepmother, Mrs. Flavil Gatten Bates;  three daughters, Mrs. Ed Steele, of Seville;  Mrs. Gary Gray, of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Ronald Yost, of Sistersville, W.Va.; four grandchildren;  three sisters, Mrs. Esther Park of Toledo, and Mrs. Jane Russell, of Wheeling, W.Va.,  Mrs. Martha Highman, of Ashland;  three brothers, Robert Bates, of Ashland;  William Bates, of Polk, and George Bates, of  Woodsfield, Route 3, and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held on Thursday afternoon, December 31st, at two o'clock in The Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel with Minister J. V. A.  Traylor officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Carrie Mercer - nee Maurer

Source: The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio; March 3, 1971, pg 41*

Carrie Maurer,* born in Paris, Ohio Nov. 18, 1880, died March 3, 1971 at her home following a 13 year illness. She was a member of the Israel United Church of Christ of Paris. Survived by husband Samuel Mercer; three daughters, Mrs. Martha (Donald) Gram of Paris, Mrs. Eva (George) Speakman of Paris, and Mrs. Ester (Walter) Reed of Oneida, OH; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Burial at Liberty Cemetery.

 

*Submitter s note: From the wording, this may be a summary. I did not see the actual obituary.

 

James Hackathorn

Source: The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, Aug. 10, 1971, pg 31

James Hackathorn, son of Crawford & Lyde Griffith Hackathorn , age 70, passed away at home in Bergholz, OH, August 8, 1971 after a three month illness. He was a member of the Bergholz Church of Christ, the Senior Citizens Club and a retired coal miner.

Survived by his widow Margaret Mercer Hackathorn; two daughters, Mrs. John (June) VanAuker of North Jackson, OH, and Mrs. Charles (Genevieve) Cizman of Bergholz; one sister Mrs. Bertha Maston of Canton, OH; two grandchildren, Jenny Cizman of Bergholz, and Jeanie VanAuker of North Jackson, OH. Burial at Bergholz Cemetery.

 

Anna Smith nee Jones

Mrs. Anna Smith, 70, of Sardis, died suddenly at 6 o clock Friday evening, August 6, 1971, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alice Myers, also of Sardis, with whom she was paying a brief visit. She had been in ill health.

She was born at Sardis, March 28, 191, a daughter of Joel and Martha Thomas Jones. Her husband, Frank Smith, died in May 1969.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the Church of Christ in Sardis.

Surviving are one son, Claude Smith of Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Alice Myers, of Sardis; three brothers, Everett Jones of McMechen, WV; Orville Jones of Bridgeport and Homer Jones of Sardis, and two grandsons.

Brief services were held Monday afternoon at one o clock in the Rush Funeral Home at Sardis, with additional services at two o clock in the West Union Church of Christ, James Clegg officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery.

 

Raymond Lee Bowen

Bowen, Raymond Lee Bowen, 26, of 1036 Alton Darby Creek Road, Columbus, Ohio, died Saturday night, Sept. 18, 1971, from injuries received in a truck accident.

He was a son of Mrs. Cora Robinson Hendrickson, of Toledo, and the late Ray Bowen of Fly, Ohio.

Surviving are his wife, Susan, and a son, Raymond Lee, Jr., of the home in Columbus, and 2 aunts, Mrs. Blanche Lallathin, of Sardis, and Mrs. Louise Thomas, of Williamstown, West Virginia. Services were held in the Spears Chapel at Columbus on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Donald King officiating. Burial was in the Witten Cemetery at Fly, Ohio

 

Hillard Curtis Wehr

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Tuesday, 20 April 1971

BARNESVILLE--Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home here has charge of arrangements for Hillard Curtis Wehr, 39, of Lincoln Ave., who was dead on arrival at 5:30 A.M. today (Tuesday) in Barnesville General Hospital of an apparent heart attack.

A veteran of the Korean Conflict and an employee of the YNO Coal Co., he was born Aug. 11, 1931 in Monroe County, a son of Mrs. Faye Carpenter Wehr and the late Hort Wehr.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Wehr leaves his wife, Betty Pack Wehr; one daughter, Vicki Jo and one son, Kenneth Wehr, both of the home; seven sisters, Mrs. Helma Stephens and Mrs. Beverly Legg, both of Hendrysburg; Mrs. Eva Mae Brown, Warren, Mrs. Bernice Moore, Mt. Olivet, Mrs. Norma Teters, Columbus, Mrs. Janet Miller, Barnesville and Mrs. Velma Newhart, Lewisville R. D.; seven brothers, Lawrence and Norma Wehr, both of Barnesville R. D. 4, William and Roger Wehr, both of Barnesville, Vernon Wehr of Bethesda R. D., Donald Wehr of Jerusalem R. D. and Freddie Wehr, Columbus.

 

William Garfield Drake

     William Garfield Drake, 90, resident of 207 Vine Street, Barnesville, died Tuesday morning, August 31, 1971, at 4:15 a.m. in Barnesville Hospital. He was born in Monroe County, January 15, 1881, a son of George and Nancy Edington Drake.

     He was a member of the East Main Street Church of Christ and a retired farmer.

     Surviving are his widow, Jennie Morris Drake; six sons, George and William, both of Bethesda, Charles and Raymond, both of Barnesville, Thurman, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Carl of Bradenton, Florida; eight daughters, Mrs. Margaret Huntsman, Redlands, California, Mrs. Lillian Huntsman, Columbus, Mrs. Florence Little, Plainfield, Mrs. Mary Hittle, Coshocton, Mrs. Edna Hayes, Leesburg, Florida, Mrs. Myrtle Hudson, Barnesville, Mrs. Betty Eikleberry, Streesboro and Mrs. Katherine Eikleberry, Ravenna; 48 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; one brother, Forest, in Oklahoma. Three sons, three brothers  and six sisters, all preceded him in death.

     Friends were received at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home, in Barnesville. Services at the funeral home were held Thursday at 1 p.m. with Evangelist James Gallagher officiating. Burial was in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville, Ohio.

 

Arizona Morris nee Johnson

Source: Cambridge [OHIO] Jeffersonian; Saturday, 5 June 1971

BARNESVILLE---Mrs. Arizona Morris, 77, of N. Arch St., Barnesville died at Barnesville Hospital at 12:30 A.M. today (June 5, 1971), shortly after she had been admitted.

Born in Monroe County, Jan. 12, 1894, she was a daughter of John and Lavina Carpenter Johnson. Her husband James Morris, died July 2, 1970, and a son, Roland, died in 1963. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elva) Hanlon, Mrs. Ralph (Iva) Froehlich, Mrs. James (Genevieve) Warrick and Mrs. Ronald (Betty Jane) Swallie, all of Barnesville; two sons, Johnson of Bethesda and James Jr., of Louisville; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Stephens, Mrs. Juanita Sayer, and Mrs. Nettie Taylor, all of Barnesville; two brothers, Talmadge Johnson, Barnesville and Allen Johnson, Summerfield; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at Campbell-Plumby Funeral Home here after 10:30 A.M. Sunday.

Funeral services will be held there at 1:30 P.M. Monday with Evang. Eugene Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

 

Goldie May Smith nee McCurdy

Source: The Marietta [OHIO] Times, 2 Dec 1971, p 8

Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie May McCurdy Smith, 78, former resident of Marietta, were held in Columbus today with burial in Harmar Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Monday in Columbus.

She was born in Marietta, a daughter of the late Douglas and Clara Bell McCurdy. She was married to Charles Smith who preceded her in death. One brother and three sisters survive, Walter McCurdy, Marietta, Mrs. Freda Meeks, Waverly, W. Va., Mrs. Geneva Rhodes of Thornton, Colo. and Mrs. Frances McCullick, Williamstown.

 

Paul W. Hannahs

Source: Cambridge [OHIO] Jeffersonian; Monday, 25 October 1971

NEWCOMERSTOWN---Funeral services for Paul W. Hannahs, 71, E. Canal St., will be held at 1 P.M. Tuesday at Ourant Funeral Home here. The Rev.Ralph Dennis will officiate and burial will follow in E. State St. Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 P.M.

Mr. Hannahs was a retired employee of Heller Tool Co, died at 4 A.M. Sunday (Oct. 24, 1971) at his home.

Born March 13, 1900 at Calais, he was a son of William A. and Mary C. Richeson Hannahs.

He leaves his wife the former, Mabel Fletcher, whom he married Oct. 11, 1922; two sons, Loren of Coshocton and Harold of Reynoldsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Lewis Fletcher, St. Petersburg, Fla. and Mrs. Mabel Tufford, Newcomerstown R.D.; three brothers, Elvin of Canton, Preston and Alva, both of Newcomerstown; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Two sons are deceased.

 

Chauncey W. Sellers

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Monday, 20 May 1971

BARNESVILLE--Funeral services for Chauncey W. Sellers, 83, Quaker City R.D. 3, will be held at 1 P.M. Tuesday in Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home here with Evang. James Gallagher officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Hendrysburg. Friends may call at the funeral home today. Mr. Sellers died at 5:15 P.M. Saturday (May 18, 1974) in the S. 10th St. Unit of Guernsey Memorial Hospital.

A retired farmer, he was born March 1, 1891 in Monroe County the son of the late Corin and Marjorie Stephens Sellers. Mr. Sellers was a veteran of World War I. He leaves a sisters, Mrs. Ida Acton, and one brother, John Sellers, both of Barnesville.

 

Henthorn, Forrest Earl Henthorn
Source Newsclipping

Henthorn, Forrest Earl, 66, of 256 East Eleventh Street, Ashland, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, December 1, 1971, at 9:04 o'clock, in Samaritan Hospital, Ashland, after a two years illness. He was born in Monroe County, August 16, 1905, the son of James and Lura Rinard Henthorn. Mr. Henthorn was employed at the Union Malleable Mfg. Co., forty-five years, retiring February 4, 1970. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the 20 Plus Club Union Malleable.

On June 6, 1951, he was married to Marjorie Pence, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter and one son, by a former marriage, Mrs. Frances Hart in Arizona, and Douglas, of the home; two grandchildren; one great grandson; and two brothers, Carl Henthorn and Ira Henthorn, of Ashland.

His parents, one brother and one son preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the Gilbert Funeral Chapel, at Ashland, with Rev. Paul Searcy, of the First Church of God, officiating. Burial was in Ashland County Memorial Park on State Route 250.

 

Donovan, Mae M. Donovan (nee--Matz)
Source--Newsclipping
     Mrs. Mae M. Donovan, age 73, of Crafton, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday morning, April 7, 1971, in Allegheny Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
     She was born at Lewisville, May 26, 1898, the daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth Matz.
     Surviving are her husband, James Donovan; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ashton of Phoenix, Arizona; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Freda Brubach, of Summerfield, and one brother, Clarence Matz, of Wooster.
     Two sisters are deceased.
     Funeral services were held Saturday morning, April 10th, at ten o'clock, in the Episcopal Church of the Nativity, at Crafton, Pa.  Burial was in Sunset View Memorial Park.

 

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Wilbert W. Willison

Source:  The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, December 21, 1972. 

Wilbert W. Willison, 81, of 487 East Franklin street, Circleville, Ohio died Thursday evening, December 14, 1972, at ten o'clock in Berger Hospital, Circleville.

    Born December 4, 1891, in Monroe County, he was the son of David K. and Elizabeth Barnhouse Willison.

    Mr. Willison was a retired maintenance foreman and a member of North Court Street Church of Christ in Circleville.

    Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Estella Gatten Willison; two sons, Robert A. Willison, of Circleville, Rout four, and Charles W Willison, of Circleville, Route four; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

    Services were held monday afternoon at two o'clock in the Mader Funeral Home, Circleville, with Minister Delbert McKenzie and Minister Roger Massey officiating.  Interment was in Forest Cemetery.

 

Olive Jane (Stimpert) Frank, 79, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday February 9, 1972 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. William (Bonnie) Archer, 777 Rock Road, Zanesville. She had been in ill health for four months.

Born Oct. 23, 1892 in Lewisville, she was a daughter of Robert and Isabell Lafferre Stimpert. She attended the Methodist Church.

Surviving in addition to Mrs. Archer is another daughter, Mrs. Harry (Ava) Orr of Gratiot; four sons, Harold W. of Coopermill road, Elmer F. of Newport, Ore., Wilfred C. of 2495 Archer lane and Clarence L. of 1183 Hall avenue; five brothers, Clarence Stimpert, George Stimpert, Herman Stimpert all of Lewisville, Charles Stimpert of Utica and Burt Stimpert of 834 Walbash avenue; 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

Her husband, Herman, died in 1948. Two sons and one brother are also deceased.

Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the DeLong and Baker Funeral Home.

 

Effie Jane Latta, nee Schaub

Source: The Canton Repository

 LATTA, EFFIE JANE,  age 89, of 2200 Broad Ave. NW [Canton, Ohio] died Saturday evening at Aultman Hospital after an extended illness.  Born at Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, Canton resident since 1904.  Widow of David W. Latta, died in 1956.  Survived by two sons, Donald G. Latta of East Canton and Vernon J. Latta of Ft. Myers Beach, Fla.  A daughter, Miss Jan Edith Latta of the home.  Three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by two sons, Elton L. and Zelvon D. Latta. . . Burial at Melscheimer. [Effie Jane (Schaub) Latta, died 30 Sep 1972]

 

Pearl Mae Schaub nee Geckler or Gheckler

The Canton Repository, 6 November 1972

MRS. PEARL M., age 82, the wife of Homer C. Schaub of 1891 Walnut St., SE, East Sparta, died Sunday [SUBMITTER'S NOTE: 5 November 1972] at Aultman Hospital, after a week's illness. Born in Bolivar and lived here 60 years. The Schaubs observed their 60th Wedding Anniversary October 12.  Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter: Mrs. Howard (Viola) Inboden of East Sparta. One grandson, Mac [SUBMITTER'S NOTE: should be Marc] Inboden. Two sisters: Mrs. Catherine Peterman and Mrs. Lucinda Miller both of Canton. One brother: Emmett Geckler of Strasburg. She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. Services Wednesday at 1 p.m., Gordon Funeral Home, East Sparta. Rev. Earl Stock officating. Burial in Fort Laurens Cemetery, Boliver.

 

George W. Gildow

George W. Gildow, 80, of Macksburg, Route 1, a retired tire builder and farmer, died Thursday afternoon, November 16, 1972, at three o clock, in Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, after an illness. Born June 5, 1892, in Lower Salem, he was the son of Charles and Ella McPeek Gildow. Mr. Gildow was formerly employed at Firestone Corporation. He was a member of Lowell Grange 2475 and Lower Salem United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow, Dorothy Wooster Gildow, whom he married December 23, 1916; a son, Eugene Gildow, of Providence, Rhode Island; a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Simon, of Struthers; two brothers, John Gildow of Lowell Route 1, and Hobart Gildow, of Daytona Beach, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Edna Williams, of Elba; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

 

Jones, Ella. E. Jones nee Hossman    
Died, February 26, 1972
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Jones, Mrs. Ella E. Hossman, 80, of 5 twenty-third St., McMechen, died at 6 a.m. Saturday at home.  Born in Sardis, Oct. 23, 1891, she was a daughter of the late Godfrey and Lena Rufener Hossman. A member of The Church of Christ, McMechen, she is survived by her husband, Everett Jones; two brothers, Ernest Hossman, Glen Dale; and George Hossman, St. Clairsville; a sister, Mrs. Elinor Long, Cobb Island,Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends received at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall St. McMechen, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services in the chapel  at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Mr. Thomas Harland Gatten officiating. Interment in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens.

 

Earl J. Baker

Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio; Friday, 21 July 1972

Summerfield - Earl J. Baker, 48, Lewisville R.D. 2, suffered fatal injuries about 2:30 p.m. Thursday when he fell from a tower at the Ohio Power Co. plant at Beverly.

Washington County Sheriff s Department said Baker, a construction work foreman, was struck on the head by a piece of steel. He was dead on arrival at a Marietta hospital.

Born Nov. 28, 1923, in Monroe County, he was a son of Amelia Schott Baker of Lewisville R.D. 2, and the late Herman C. Baker.

He was a member of Local 639 Labors International and had been president of that local for 10 years. Baker was also a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Burkhart, the Summerfield Post of American Legion and the Woodsfield Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Leach; a daughter, Miss Marlene Baker, Philadelphia, Pa.; two sons, Joseph of Kent and Larry Dale of the home; his mother; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Brubach, Baltimore, Md. and a brother Roger of Massillon.

Friends will be received after 3 p.m. today at Brubach Funeral Home here.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church by the Rev. Fr. Calabrese. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Caldwell.

Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Georgia Stalder - nee Roberts

Source: Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa; 23 Nov 1972

Mrs. Georgia Stalder, wife of the late Fred Stalder, passed away Tuesday evening, November 14, 1972 at the Rosary Hospital in Corning, Iowa. She was born May 14, 1887 in Platte City, Missouri.

After moving to Iowa, she spent her life in Adams County. The last few years she made her home in the Corning Rest Home.

She was a member of the Mr. Zion church for many years. After the closing of this little church, she became a member of the Brooks Methodist Church.

On May 18, 1910 she was married to Fred Stalder with whom she celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1960. They became the parents of eight children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, on September 10, 1965 and an infant daughter and a son Melvin who died at the age of 38.

She leaves to mourn three daughters: Mrs. Marion (Clarissa) Wallace, Mrs. Dean (Leona) Kester and Mrs. Paul (Evelyn) Hardisty; three sons Edgar, Leo and Alvin; 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one brother J. D. Roberts, three sisters, all of Villisca, Iowa, Mary Hudnut, Eva Leiner and Alice Neal, as well as a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Roland Funeral Home in Corning, Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Paul Williams. Interment was in the Methodist Grove cemetery south of Brooks.

 

Dory Morris

Source--News Clipping Published--Oct. 1972

Morris, Dory ,82 , of Trail Run, Monroe County, died Sunday morning, October 8, 1972, at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Morris was a retired farmer. A veteran of World War 1,he was a member of Monroe Post  Number 87, American

Legion, Woodsfield, Ohio.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Beulah Crawford, of Quaker City,Route 1; Mrs. Grace Henthorn, of Sardis, Route 1 ; Mrs. Gladys Salisbury, of Sardis, Route 2;  Miss Mary Morris, of the home; and Mrs. Ellen Nolen, of Benwood, West Virginia; three sons, Chester Morris, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Freeman Morris of Woodsfield, Route1,and Clyde Morris of Cumberland, Route 1; twenty-one grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Annabelle Piatt, of Apple Creek, Ohio and Mrs. Jennie Drake, of Barnesville, and one brother, Alva Morris, of Salem, Ohio.

His wife, Alda Wickham Morris died in May 1943.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock in the Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel with Reverend Earnest Hulsey and Evangelist J.W. Gallagher officiating. Burial was in Unity Cemetery, near Antioch. American Legion services were held Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the funeral home.

 

Wilbert Carpenter

Source: Cambridge (Ohio) Jeffersonian; Friday, 17 Nov 1972

SUMMERFIELD--Funeral services for Wilbert Carpenter, 93, Summerfield R.D. 1 will be at 1 P.M. Saturday at Brubach Funeral Home, with Evan. McKinley Bates officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 P.M. today.

A retired farmer, he died at 8:15 A.M. Thursday (Nov. 16, 1972) at a Cambridge Hospital. He was born Sept. 30, 1879 in Monroe County, the son of David and Amelia Snyder Carpenter.

Mr. Carpenter leaves two grandchildren, Mrs. Velma Lee Bishop, Cambridge and Donald of Sacramento, Calif.; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Grover of Old Washington. His wife, Maude B. died in 1958 and one son is also deceased.

 

Dorsey W. Hooper

Dorsey W. Hooper, 67, of Woodsfield Route 1,a retired farmer ,died Sunday night December 17,1972 in Barnesville Hospital. He was born March 28, 1905 at Mechanicsburg ,a son of William and Eva Dillon Hooper. Mr. Hooper was a member of the Mechanicsburg Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife Grace Bonam Hooper ,one son Chester Hooper of Woodsfield ;four grandchildren ,two great grandchildren-two sisters Mrs. Lily Dye of Wooster and Mrs. Lulu Haught of Graysville and one brother, John Hooper of Woodsfield.

Services were held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Charles Hendershot officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery.

 

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Daniel W. Stewart, 96, of Woodsfield, died Wednesday morning, December 5, 1973, at his home. Born February 8, 1877in Sardis, he was a son of the late John and Mary Jane Wilson Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a retired farmer. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Mary Allen and Mrs. Floyd Ault of Woodsfield, Mrs. Della Day of Elm Grove, W. Va., and Mrs. Viola Bertschy of West Salem, four sons, Oscar Stewart, of Rittman, John Stewart and Chester Stewart of Creston and Beryl Stewart of Woodsfield, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, Charles Stewart of Sardis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Hendershot Stewart, two sons, two daughters, one step-daughter, four sisters and one brother. Services were held Saturday afternoon at two o clock in the Mount Olive United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Rush Funeral Home of Sardis in charge.

 

Wilbur Fisk Lendon

Lendon, Wilbur Fisk, a retired miner and farmer died Wednesday afternoon March 21, 1973 at 4:25 o'clock in Barnesville Hospital. He was born October 9, 1886 in Armstrong Mills, a son of the later Thomas and Alveratta Wolff Lendon. His first wife, Lucy Bumgardner Lendon, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Urwin Lendon; five sons, Wilber Lendon of Columbus; James Lendon of Bordman; George Lendon of Bethesda; Earl Lendon of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Leslie Lendon of Dennison. Six daughters, Mrs. Otis (Martha) Sims of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Warren (Jessie) Smyth of Wharton, Texas, Mrs. Otho (Della) Miller of Kirkwood, Illinois, Mrs. Stanley (Dorthea) Zupan, of Cleveland, Mrs. Dan (Helen) Stewart of Carrolton, and Mrs. Robert (Lela) Rosini, of Fairpoint; twenty -seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. Lottie Ward, of Columbus, and Mrs. Ida Brenza of Shaker Heights, and one brother, Ray Lendon, of Bethesda. Services were held Saturday afternoon at one o'clock in the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home Bethesda, with the Rev. Fread Bell officiating. Interment was in Belmont Cemetery

 

Lake L. Matz

        Lake L. Matz, 70 of 222 Samaritan Ave., former manager of Western Union for 49 years, died at Samaritan Hospital at 3:34 a.m. today [submitter's note: 16 Mar 1973].

        Mr. Matz retired from Western Union in July 1967.

        The son of Christian and Louise (Latta) Matz, he was born in Louisville [submitter's note: should be Lewisville] Aug 3, 1902. He had been a resident  of Ashland for 59 years coming here from Louisville.

        On Nov. 30, 1935, he was married to Eva Louise Davis who survives.  Other survivors include one son, David B. of Ashland and two sisters, Marguerite Matz of Ashland and Mrs. John O'Neil of Marion, Ind.

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

        He was a member of Masonic Ashland Blue Lodge No. 151 F&AM, Chapter No. 67 and Council No. 128. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church.

        Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Merlin Vining officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

        Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where Masonic service will be held at 9 p.m. Sunday.

 

Erma D House

Jeffersonian Tuesday 3 April 1973

Funeral services for Mrs Erma D House, 58, Bridgeport, native of Noble County, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gordon-Shaidnagel-Hollinger Funeral Home, Massillon.  Burial will be in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Massillon. Calling hours will be held tonight (Tuesday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, Bridgeport.

Mrs House died Saturday March 31, 1973 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born Nov 21, 1914 in Noble County, the daughter of Garfield and Tessie Bates Danford and was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Mrs House leaves her husband, Ralph; two daughters, Mrs Paul (Loretta) Widder and Mrs Charles (Joyce) Dottavio, both of Massillon; five grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs Arthilda Mendenhall, Sarahsville, and Miss June Danford, both of Caldwell and Mrs Helen Day, Quaker City R.D. 1.

 

Thoburn Britton

Saturday 28 April 1973

Quaker City - Funeral services for Thoburn Britton, 78, Senecaville, R.D. 1, a Noble Co resident will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Eberle Funeral Home here with Evan. McKinley Bates officiating.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery here. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Donations in memory of Mr Britton may be made to the heart fund.

Mr Britton died Thursday April 26, 1973 at a Cambridge hospital where he had been a patient since November 1972. Born near Kennonsburg, March 28, 1895 he was a son of the late Mark and Emma Smallwood Britton.

Mr Britton leaves his wife, May Danford Britton whom he married Sept 18, 1915; two daughters Mrs Dale (Verna) Webster, Quaker City and Mrs Robert (Lela) Mills, Mansfield, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.

 

Fred O. Brownfield

THORNVILLE Funeral services for Fred O. Brownfield, 83, Thornville, native of the Woodsfield area, will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday in Charles R. Boring Funeral Home here with Rev. Edwin Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Reform Cemetery.

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

Mr. Brownfield died early Monday evening (April 16, 1973) in Licking County Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

Born March 18, 1890 near Woodsfield, he was a son of the late Stephen and Lena Wells Brownfield. He was a veteran of World War I, a retired farmer and a member of Woodsfield Church of Christ, Eagles Lodge, Newark and American Legion Post 342, Thornville.

Mr. Brownfield leaves his wife, the former Paula Newhart; three daughters, Mrs. Ada Gallagher, Fairview, Mrs. Marjorie Donovan, Columbus and Mrs. Bonnie McCall, Cleveland; two sons, Fred Jr. of New Lexington and Steve of Thornville; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas of Newark.


William Brownfield

CADIZ William Brownfield, 64, Cadiz R. D. 4, died Sunday afternoon (March 25, 1973) in his home. A lineman for the General Telephone Co, he was born in Monroe County, Nov. 3, 1908, son of Kate Powell Brownfield, Barnesville, and the late Samuel Brownfield. He was a member of Cadiz Eagles.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Brownfield leaves his wife, the former Gladys Mooreland; two sons, Tom of Massillon and William of St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren; and four sisters, Mrs. Adelia Graham, Mrs. Mary Bowen, Miss Gladys Brownfield and Mrs. Josephine Lucas, all of Barnesville. One brother, Raymond, is deceased.

Friends may call at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home here after 2 p. m. Tuesday.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Evan Kenneth Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Holly Memorial Gardens, near Cadiz.

 

Thelma W. Fowler nee Wharton

Mrs. Thelma W. Fowler, 76, formerly of Zanesville, died Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2, 1973, at 2:30 o clock, in Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, several hours after being admitted. She suffered an apparent heart attack earlier at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell where she was a patient. She was the widow of Fred Fowler, former district superintendent of Columbia Gas who died in May 1970. Born in Summerfield November 11, 1896, she was the daughter of Alva G. and Nellie Cunningham Wharton. Mrs. Fowler was a member of Central Trinity United Methodist Church in Zanesville.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs.Vivian Rhodes, of Monterey Park, California; a granddaughter, Mrs. Sandra Sue James and a great granddaughter, both of California; two sisters, Mrs. Bernice Batten, of Summerfield, and Mrs. Vera Hughes, of Cambridge, and a brother, A. G. Wharton, Jr., of Summerfield. A brother and a sister are deceased.

Services were held Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 5th, at one o clock, in the Brubach Funeral Home at Summerfield, with Rev. Warren E. Wilson and Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Burial was in Eastern Cemetery at Summerfield.

 

Oliver Thurman Gatten
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 8, 1973

Oliver Thurman Gatten, 72, of Lewisville, Route 2, died Friday morning, March 2, 1973, at ten o'clock, at his home. He was born September 22, 1900, in Wayne Township, near Lewisville, the son of the late Winfield and Martha Smith Gatten. Mr. Gatten was a member of the Moose Ridge Memorial Chapel near Woodsfield. He was a retired farmer and served as Wayne Township Clerk for several years.

Surviving are his wife, Audrey Highman Gatten; four sons, William Muth, of Pleasant City; Kermit Gatten, of Marietta; Kenneth Gatten, of Hazardville, Connecticut, and Delmas Gatten, of Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Eula Kahrig and Mrs. Sue Kuhn, of Columbus, and Mrs. Amy Furbee, of Newark; twenty-one grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Stella Willison, of Circleville,Ohio; Mrs. Chloe Farley, of Akron; Mrs. Edna Simmons, Mrs. Mary Hoover and Mrs. Ruth Cramblett, of Woodsfield, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends were received at The Bauer and Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio. Private services were held in their Chapel on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, with Minister J. V. A. Traylor and Joseph Moore officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield,Ohio.

 

Drake, Charlene C. Drake nee Claus
Published    April 5, 1973
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Charlene Claus Drake, 50, of the Moose Ridge Road, died Saturday afternoon, March 31, 1973, about three o'clock at her home, after an extended illness.
She was born in Miltonsburg, November 17, 1922, the daughter of Frank and Estella Schroder Claus.
Mrs. Drake owned and operated a beauty shoppe in Woodsfield for several years.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Cheryl) Keylor and two grandchildren, of the home, and one brother, Keith Claus, of Massillon. A sister Ruth preceded her in death in 1949.
Services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in The Bauer and Turner Chapel, with Rev. Charles Price officiating. Burial was in Miltonsburg Cemetery on Woodsfield, Route 3.

 

Samuel Mercer

Source: The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, Oct.1, 1973, pg 26

Samuel Mercer - son of Jacob M. and Jennie Fox Mercer - age 79, of Paris, OH, passed away at Timken Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Saturday September 29, 1973 following a one month illness. He lived in the vicinity for over 50 years, born in West Virginia January 22, 1894. Member of the Israel United Church of Christ. He was retired coal miner.

He was preceded in death by his wife Carrie in 1971. Survivors include his daughters: Mrs. Donald (Martha) Gram of Paris; Mrs. George (Eva) Speakman of Paris; Mrs. Walter (Esther) Reed of Oneida; brother, Leb Mercer of Bergholz; sisters, Mrs. Molly Hackathorn of Bergholz; Mrs. Margaret Hackathorn of Bergholz; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.

Burial at Liberty Cemetery.

 

Maude Leach nee Carpenter

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Monday, 2 April 1973

SUMMERFIELD---Mrs. Maude Leach, 80, Summerfield R.D. 1, died at 7:40 P.M. Sunday (April 1, 1973) in Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville, where she had been a patient for three weeks.

Born in Monroe County, Nov. 27, 1892, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Carpenter and was a member of Bates Hill Church of Christ.

Mrs. Leaves her husband, Ellis D. (Pete) Leach; four daughters, Mrs. Betty Casey, Sarahsville, Miss Phyllis Leach of the home, Mrs Edith Bates, West Lafayette and Mrs. Nancy Moore, Coshocton; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Miss Hallie Carpenter, Cambridge and one brother, Calvin Carpenter, Quaker City R.D. 1.

Two daughters, one son, and several brothers and sisters are deceased.

Friends may call at Brubach Funeral Home here from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Wednesday in Bates Hill Church of Christ with Evangelists William Deuell and J. Bernard Mason officiating. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery, Summerfield.

Thelder Etta Thomas nee Carpenter

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Monday, 21 May 1973

Funeral services for Mrs. Thelder Etta Thomas, 88, formerly of Clark St., will be held at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday in Scott Funeral Home here with the Rev. Phillip Fletcher officiating. Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 P.M. today. Mrs. Thomas died Saturday (May 19, 1973) in a Cambridge hospital following a long illness.

She was born in Monroe County, April 5, 1885.

Mrs. Thomas leaves one son, Thomas E. Thomas, Newark; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Adair, Cambridge and Mrs. Olive Mull, Whipple; and one brother, Ingram Carpenter, Whipple. One daughter is deceased.

 

Fadel H. Graham

Fadel H. Graham, 69, Wooster RD 2, died Friday afternoon at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a brief illness. Services will be held on Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the McIntire Funeral Home. Burial will be made in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday 7-9 p.m.

Graham was born in Washington County, the son of Maurice and Mary Elizabeth Miller Graham. He was an oil field rigger for Burtner, Morgan and Stephens Co.

Surviving are his wife, Goldie Hensel Graham; three sons, Kenneth of Marshaville, Jack of Wooster and James of Loudonville; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Delores) Starner of Loudonville and Mrs. Edward (Marie) Garver of Wooster; 18 grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Amy McVey of Wooster, Mrs. Katie Hupp of Canton, Mrs. Tillie Scott of Woodsfield and Mrs. Veda Rinard and Mrs. Mildred Schaffer of Rinards Mill, Ohio; four brothers, Furl of New Matamoras, Orville and Bert of Wooster and Elmer of Rinards Mill.

Two brothers, a sister, a son, Carl Leroy and his first wife, Navada Scott Graham died previously.

 

Lindenmeyer, Glenn H. Lindenmeyer
Source Newsclipping

Lindenmeyer, Glenn H., 48, of Route 3, Wooster, Ohio, died suddenly early Friday morning, August 10, 1973, at his home following a heart attack. He was born October 10, 1924, at Beallsville, the son of Walter and Vesta Steiger Lindenmeyer. Mr. Lindenmeyer was a member and treasurer of the Burbank Road Church of Christ, Wooster, and had been employed as a foreman
for the past three years at Astro Metallurgical Corporation.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Mrs. Vesta Lindenmeyer, of Woodsfield, are his wife, Amelia Boughner Henthorn Lindenmeyer; two step-sons, Dale Henthorn and Clyde Henthorn of Wooster, Route 3; two brothers, Carl Lindenmeyer, of Nankin, Ohio and Steven Lindenmeyer of Woodsfield.

 

Hartman, Joseph Hartman
Source Newsclipping

Hartman, Joseph, 82, of Sardis, a retired farmer and glass worker, died Sunday morning, August 26, 1973 in Bellaire City Hospital. Born in Sardis, September 4, 1890, he was the son of the late John and Mary Holtsclaw Hartman. Mr. Hartman was a member of the United Methodist Church, and Ohio Valley Post No.760, American Legion, Hannibal. He was a World War I Veteran.

Surviving are two sisters, Miss Katie Hartman, of Beallsville, and Mrs. Eva Trago, of Columbus; one brother, Jesse Hartman, of Sardis, and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Rush Funeral
Home at Sardis, with Minister Arthur Probst officiating. Burial was in
Sardis Cemetery.

 

Turner, Bessie Laura Turner nee Price
Source Newsclipping

Turner, Mrs. Bessie Laura, 77, of Beallsville, died Thursday afternoon, November 1, 1973, at three o'clock in Barnesville Hospital. She was born in Monroe County, September 25, 1894, a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Angus Price. Mrs. Turner was a Methodist by faith, a member of Beallsville Pythian Sisters, and Beallsville Chapter No.24, Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are three sons; Cecil K. Phillips, of Jerusalem; Homer C. Phillips, of Beallsville, and Edward R. Turner, of Orlando, Florida; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Rarick, of Junction City, Ohio; Mrs. Minnie Bilyeu, of Danville, Ohio; Mrs. Ethel Bach, of Massillon, and Mrs. Ella Cecil, of Woodsfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Turner, December 8, 1972; five brothers and six sisters.

Services were held Sunday afternoon at one o'clock in the Harper-Campbell Funeral Home at Beallsville, with Rev. Richard Perkins officiating. Burial was in Beallsville Cemetery.

 

Graham, William Graham
Source Newsclipping

Graham, William, 76, of Malta, a retired oil field employee and steel worker, died on Tuesday morning, Sept.4, 1973 at 9:30 o'clock, in Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville. He was born at New Matamoras, December 3,1896, a son of Isaac and Mary Worstell Graham.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Fannie McFerren, of McConnelsville, Route 3; Mrs. Edna Stegner of McConnelsville, and Mrs. Nellie Stegner, of Malta.

Three brothers preceded him in death.

Services were held Thursday afternoon, Sept. 6th, at two o'clock, in the McCardy Funeral Home at Beverly. Burial was in Beverly Cemetery.


Clarence D. Bonam

Clarence D. Bonam ,59, Woodsfield died Monday in Barnesville Hospital.He was born Novemebr 11,1913 in Woodsfield ,the son of the late Henry and Caroline Nalley Bonam.

Survivng are a brother ,Charles Bonam of Wooster;two sisters,Mrs. Mary Cline of New Matamoras and Mrs. Grace Hooper of Woodsfield.

Friends are being received at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield ,where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetyery.----died July 9,1973

 

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William Henry McMahon

 Source: Monroe County Beacon

  William H. McMahon. 71, of 216 Oaklawn Avenue, died in Barnesville Hospital Tuesday morning, August 6, 1974, at 11:30 o'clock. He suffered a heart attack at his home about 9:30 o'clock and was admitted to the hospital shortly after.

  A son of the late John B. and Margaret Schneider McMahon, he was born at Shadyside December 19, 1902.

  Mr. McMahon was a retired school teacher.

  Surviving are his wife, Helen M. Bachman McMahon; two sons, William Richard McMahon, stationed with the U.S. Navy at San Diego, California, and Ralph Albert McMahon of Cleveland Heights; one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Patricia) Hendershot, of Jerusalem; two grandchildren, and one brother, Albert McMahon of Painesville.

  Friends may call at the Gardner Funeral Home Thursday.

  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the funeral home with Minister Charles Hendershot officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Ava O. (Frank) Orr, 62, of Gratiot, died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday August 25, 1974 at Bethesda Hospital. She had been in failing health the past year.

She was born in Lewisville Jan. 17, 1912. Mrs. Orr was employed as a cook at Hopewell High School until forced to retire because of ill health. She was a member of Gratiot United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Harry Orr; a son, Herman Young of Newark Route 1; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Wanda) Phillis of Gratiot and Mrs. Larry (Marilyn) Tharp of Dayton; two step-sons, Harry Orr Jr. and Orville Orr of Newark; four brothers, Elmer Frank of Pendleton, Ore., Harold Frank of Coopermill road, Wilford Frank of Archer's lane and Clarence Frank of Hall avenue; a sister Mrs. William Archer of Archer's lane; 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Friends may call at DeLong and Baker Funeral Home 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Harry Leroy Stephen

BARNESVILLE Harry Leroy Stephen, 76, near Batesville, died at 7:05 p. m. Thursday (Aug. 1, 1974) at Barnesville Hospital following an illness.

Born Oct. 10, 1897 in Monroe County, he was a son of the late Jacob and Nancy E. Wells Stephen.

Mr. Stephen leaves three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Tuttle, Columbus, Mrs. Mary Carpenter, Summerfield and Mrs. Lillian Fitzgerald, Flushing; and one brother, Jerome Stephen, Pleasant City.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m. Sunday in Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home here with Evan James Gallagher officiating. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p. m. Saturday.

 

Jayne Inez Kinkade, nee Silbaugh

Source: the Yakima Herald Republic, Washington, 9 Aug 1974

RICHLAND Mrs. Jayne Inez Kinkade, 56, Rt. 1, Mabton, died Thursday in Kadlec Hospital here. Born in Waterville, she had lived in Mabton the past 30 years. Her parents, the late Mr. And Mrs. Chester Silbaugh, were one of the pioneer families in the Yakima Valley. Mrs. Kinkade attended Mabton Elementary School, Mabton High School and Kinman Business School in Spokane. She was married to Charles J. Kinkade in Zillah [sic], Sept. 26, 1944. She was a member of the Mabton Presbyterian Church.

Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Lana Jill Kinkade of Libby, Mont.; and Sandra Lynne Kinkade of Mabton and one brother, Chester Silbaugh, and one sister, Mrs. Hope Donovan, both of Mabton.

 

Louis G. Teufel (May 25, 1892 - February 19, 1974)

TEUFEL, Louis G., 81, of 30 Jefferson Avenue, Wheeling died Tuesday at the Home of the Good Shepherd, Wheeling.  He was a member of St. Michael's Church and a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Burkart Teufel, March 21, 1969.

Surviving are two sons, Harold of Wheeling and C.A.(Jack) of Elm Grove, Wheeling; one brother, Peter A. of Martins Ferry.  Friends received at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.  Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael Church. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary devotions Wednesday at 8 p.m.

 

Clarence Leb Mercer

Source: The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio; Thursday, March 7, 1974

 

Clarence Leb Mercer, 77, a veteran of WW I and retired coal miner died Tuesday March 5, 1974 at his home in Bergholz, Ohio. Survivors include his widow, Etta Crawford Mercer; three sons including Norval Dallison of Canton, Oh; three daughters including Mrs. Albert (Clarice) Merrin, of Canton, and two sisters. Burial Bergholz Cemetery.

 

Mary Ann Ullman nee Linton

Mrs. Mary Ann Ullman, 92 of Chandlersville, Rt. 2, died Wednesday afternoon, Oct 23, 1974 at 3:45 o'clock, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Noble County, Dec 1, 1881, the dau of George and Ellen Linton. Mrs. Ullman was a member of the Chandlersville United Methodist Church. She also belonged to Moorhead-Bliss Chapter No 455, Order of Eastern Star, and Carpathia Rebekah Lodge No 721. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Sylvia Spence, of Lewisville, and Mrs. Pauline Gillogly, of the home; one son Ralph L. Ullman, of the home; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild, and one sister, Mrs Lula Shilling, of Caldwell. Her husband Lewis Ullman died in 1958, and one son is also deceased. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock, in the Chandlersville United Methodist Church with the Rev. William High officiating. Burial was in the Chandlersville Cemetery.

 

Albert (Bert) Mallett

Albert (Bert) Mallett, 87, of Lewisville, Rt 2, died Tuesday night, May 7, 1974, at 9:10 o'clock in Marietta Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Monroe County, March 29, 1887, a son of the late James and Harriett (McElfresh) Mallett. Mr. Mallett was a retired farmer, and a member of the United Methodist Church. surviving are two sons, James H. Mallett, of Mansfield, and Joseph W. Mallett, of Lewisville, Rt. 2; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Gibson and Mrs. Mary Baker, of Lewisville; Mrs. Hazel Martin, of Sycamore Valley, and Mrs. Gladys Strickling, of Ravenna, and two brothers, Miles Mallett, of Canton, and William Mallett of Stafford. His wife Edna (Dearth) Mallett, died in 1940. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at one o'clock in the Mallett Funeral Home at Stafford, with Rev. Thomas Clark officiating. Burial was in Sutherland Cemetery.

 

Jimmy Neil Moore

Source: Cambridge [OHIO] Jeffersonian; Monday, 18 Nov. 1974

WARSAW---Jimmy Neil Moore, 11-year-old son of John Moore and Nancy Leach Moore, Towahak Lane, Coshocton, grandson of Ellis Leach, Summerfield, died at 7:30 A.M. Sunday (Nov. 17, 1974) at Coshocton Memorial Hospital. Death was attributed to an extended illness and occurred shortly after admission to the hospital. Born in Coshocton, Feb. 25, 1963, the youth was a fifth grade student at the Ohio State School for the Blind, Columbus.

In addition to his parents and grandfather, Jimmy leaves one brother, Sammy Ray Moore of the home. One brother is deceased.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday at E. Main St. Church of Christ, Coshocton, with Evan. Pat Sydnor officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery here.

Friends may call at Fischer Funeral Home here from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Tuesday and at the church Wednesday, one hour prior to services.

 

Nettie F. Taylor nee Johnson

Source: Cambridge [OHIO] Jeffersonian; Wed., 27 Nov. 1974

BARNESVILLE--Mrs. Nettie F. Taylor, 82, Chestnut St., died at 5 A.M. today (Wednesday Nov. 27, 1974) at Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling W.Va. Born at Calais, March 23, 1892, she was a daughter of the late John and Louvina Carpenter Johnson and was a member of Main St. United Methodist Church here. She was also a member of the Daughters of America Lodge.

Mrs. Taylor leaves two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Irene) Brownfield and Mrs. Lester (Helen) Grier, both of Barnesville; one granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Stephen and Mrs. Juanita Sayre, both of Barnesville; and one brother, Allen Johnson, Lewisville.

Her husband, Spencer Taylor, preceded her in death in June of 1973. One infant daughter, one infant son, one sister and five brothers are also deceased. Friends may call at Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home here from 2 until 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Floyd Workman and the Rev. James Porter officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery here.

 

Hudson, Vernon E. Hudson
Source--News Clipping

Hudson, Vernon Ellsworth ,80, of Armstrongs Mills, died Tuesday morning, November 12, 1974 at Bellaire City Hospital. He was born August 21, 1894, at Beallsville, a son of the late Donald and Alma Jackson Hudson. Mr. Hudson was a member of the Christian Church, Bellaire Eagles Lodge and a retired coal miner.

Preceded in death by his wife, Florence VanDyne Hudson, in April of 1973; he is survived by a son, Donald Hudson, of Miami, Florida; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Luke, of Armstrong Mills; one step-son, Russell Milhoan, of Armstrongs Mills; six grandchildren; and one brother, Clarence Hudson, of Ozark.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, November 15th at two o'clock, in the Toothman Funeral Home at Jacobsburg. Burial was in Armstrongs Mills Cemetery.

 

King, Estell King nee-Harper
Source Newsclipping

King, Mrs. Estell, 63, of New Concord, Route 1, died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 1974, at Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville. Mrs. King died at the hospital shortly after her admittance after she was stricken ill at her home. Born in Beallsville, September 27, 1911, she was a daughter of the late Charles G. and Freda Underwood Harper. Mrs. King was a member of Second Baptist Church in Cambridge.

She leaves her husband, Paul King; three daughters, Mrs. Garold (Ruth) McQuire and Mrs. Fred (Doris) Moose, both of Cambridge, and Mrs. Betty Williams, of Cambridge, Route 1; five sons; Charles Arthur King, of Stafford, Texas; Harry B. King, of address unknown; Paul L. King, of Hartford, Connecticut; Robert B. King, of Cambridge and Clyde P. King, of the home;
eighteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. James (Kathryn) Runyan, in California and Mrs. Altman (Elizabeth) Albaugh, of Newark; and two brothers, Forest Robert Harper, of Cambridge, and Marion Harper, address unknown.

One daughter, one sister and one brother are deceased.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning, November 30th, at eleven o'clock, in the Bundy-Law Funeral Home, Cambridge, with the Rev. Marshall Harper officiating. Burial was in Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge.

 

Holland, V. Eunice Holland nee Piatt
Source Newsclipping

Holland, Mrs. V. Eunice, 67, of  642 Cemetery Road, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died late Thursday, November 28, 1974, at the late Martins Ferry Hospital. She was born in Monroe County, January 8, 1907, a daughter of the late Madison and Emma Dennis Piatt. Mrs. Holland was a Methodist by faith.

Surviving are one son, Earl J. Holland of St. Clairsville; one daughter, Mrs. John (Betty Jean) Arbogast, of Springville, New York; one brother, Emmett Piatt, of Sterling, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Ben (Pearl) Mellott, of Martins Ferry, and Mrs. Ira (Carrie) Pittman, of Beallsville, and five grandchildren.

Her husband, Wayne C. Holland, preceded her in death in 1964.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at one o'clock in the Heslop Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, with the Rev. Oliver Burd officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

 

Edna E. Oldemeyer nee Williams

Source: Sioux City [Iowa] Journal; Thursday, 9/5/1974

Mrs. Herman Oldemeyer, 85, Indian Hills Drive, Sioux City resident for 45 years, died Tuesday evening at the center after an extended illness.

Mrs. Oldemeyer, the former Edna E. Williams, was born on May 3, 1889, at Brush, Colo. She was married on Jan. 29, 1917, to Herman Oldemeyer, and the couple moved to Sioux City in 1928.

She was a bookkeeper for several years for her husband who operated the Oldemeyer Garage. He died in 1962.

She was a member of Trimble United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a brother-in-law, Clarence Oldemeyer of Brush.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Floyd Park Cemetery with the Rev. Alvern Kinrade of Trimble United Methodist Church officiating. The W. Harry Christy Funeral Home in Morningside is in charge of arrangements.

 

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Mrs. Saretta Price, 94, of Ashland, a former Sardis resident, died Wednesday morning, October 15, 1975, at her home. She was born at Sardis, May 6, 1881, a daughter of William and Rachel Cooley Hoskinson. Mrs. Price was a member of the Nazarene Church at New Matamoras. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Tillie Beechy, Mrs. Bessie McCarty and Mrs. Virginia Allen, all of Ashland, two sons, Roy Price, of Bridgeport, and Joseph Price of Wheeling, seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Irene Winsinger of Gary, Indiana. Services were held Saturday afternoon at two o clock in the Rush Funeral Home at Sardis with Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial was in New Matamoras Cemetery.

 

Ray Lendon

Ray Lendon [Thomas Raymond Lendon], 76, Rt 1, Bethesda, died Monday evening at the Barnesville Hospital. He was born March 12, 1899 in Armstrong Mills, a son of Thomas and Alveratta Wolf (Wollf) Lendon. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Bethesda South Main Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his wife, Elsie, he is survived by two sisters, Lottie Ward of Columbus and Mrs. Ida Brenza of Shaker Heights, Cleveland . Friends received at the Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home, Bethesda, Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bob Jones officiating. Burial in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing.

 

Elsie Lendon nee Humphrey

Elsie Lendon-Bethesda-Services for Mrs. Elsie Lendon, 81, Bethesda R.D. 1 will be conducted 3:30 p.m.--Saturday at Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home here with Bro. Robert Jones officiating, Burial will be in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. today. Mrs. Lendon died Thursday June 12,1975 in Cadiz Health Center .She was a member of Bethesda S. Main Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Lendon leaves her husband Ray Lendon and several nieces and nephews. Elsie (Humphrey) Lendon

 

Dora L. Haught nee Hendricks

Mrs. Dora Lillian Haught, 66, of 129 North Second Avenue, Paden City, West Virginia, died Sunday, December 7, 1975, in the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was born in Pleasants County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William and Emma Kernan Hendricks. Mrs. Haught was a member of the Paden City Christian Church and was a retired employee of the Corning Glass Works at Paden City.

Surviving are her husband, Edward W. Haught, of Paden City; two sons, Charles E. Haught, of New Matamoras, Ohio, and Timothy W. Haught, of Route 2, Sardis, Ohio; one brother, J. E. Hendricks, of Sistersville, West Virginia; two sisters, Mrs. Mazie Billiter and Miss Ann Hendricks, both of Paden City; and five grandchildren.

Services were held in the Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home at Paden City, on Wednesday, December 10, at two o clock in the afternoon, with Danny Vanscoy officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville, West Virginia.

 

H. Carston Heinlein

Rev. H. Carston Heinlein, 77, of Sebring, Florida, died Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 1975, at four o clock in Sebring General Hospital following an illness. He was born January 1, 1898 in Kentucky. Rev. Heinlein served in the ministry over fifty years. After serving various churches in the Cambridge district, he resigned from Byesville United Methodist Church to accept a pastorate at Duncan Falls. He moved from there to Florida in 1965, and served as pastor of St. John United Methodist Church at Sebring until retiring in 1973. He was a 50-year member of Duncan Falls Masonic Lodge F. & A.M.

Surviving are his wife, Ada Henderson Heinlein, one daughter, Mrs. Margaretta Myers, of Hanover, Indiana; one son, Carston R. Heinlein, of Key West, Florida; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Duncan Falls United Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon, January 18th, at two o clock. Burial was in Duncan Falls Cemetery.

 

Kate Brownfield nee Powell

Mrs. Kate Brownfield, 93, resident of 710 Neva Avenue, Barnesville, died Thursday night, August 21st at Barnesville Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Monroe County, April 16, 1882, a daughter of the late William and Mary Carpenter Powell. She was a member of West Main Street Church of Christ.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. John (Adelia) Graham, Gladys Brownfield, Mrs. Josephine Lucas and Mrs. Mary Bowen, all of Barnesville; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.

Her husband, Samuel Brownfield preceded her in death in 1924. Two sons, seven brothers and two sisters are deceased.

Friends were received Saturday at the Campbell-Plumly Funeral Home, where services were held Sunday, August 24th at 1:30 p. m. with Evangelist Kenneth Frazier officiating. Interment was made in Calais Cemetery.

 

John Leroy Blackstone

John Leroy Blackstone, 67, of Lewisville, Route 2, Lewisville, a retired carpenter and farmer, died Saturday evening, August 30,1975, in Barnesville Hospital. He had been admitted to the hospital on Thursday. He was born in Noble County, March 12, 1908, a son of Clark and Margaret Heil Blackstone. Mr. Blackstone was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Burkart.

Surviving are his wife, Mildred; seven sons, Vernon(Cora) Blackstone of Orrville; Frank (Wanda) of Lewisville; Dale(Hilda); Francis(Judy) Lewisville; Donald (Hazel) of Wadsworth; David (Nicki) of Lewisville; Patrick (Aleta) of Lewisville; two daughters, Mrs. Mary(John)Sheets and Mrs. Darlene(Richard) Liston of Columbus; thirty-seven grandchildren; five brothers, Bernard of Huntington, Indiana; Paul and Elmer of Zanesville; Bert, of New Concord, and Wilbur Blackstone, of Cleveland, and two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Thompson, of Caldwell, and Mrs. Marilla Schoeppner, of Cumberland.

A funeral Mass was held at ten o'clock Tuesday morning in St. Joseph's Church, with Msgr. Robert A. Brown officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Gardener Funeral Home of Woodsfield in charge. The Rosary was recited at the funeral home on Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

 

Draper, Walter W. Draper
Died March 31, 1975
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Walter W. Draper, 86, of 401 East Church Street, Woodsfield, died Monday afternoon, March 31, 1975, at The Fairview Manor Nursing Home, in Beverly, Ohio, where he had been a patient about three months.
He was born in Monroe County, March 23, 1889, a son of Ludwell and Mary Belle Wise Draper.
Mr. Draper was a retired farmer and a member of The Bracken Ridge United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mertie Billman Draper, also of The Fairview Manor Nursing Home at Beverly; one grandson; James C. Draper, of Lancaster, Ohio; one great grandson; and one sister, Mrs. Clayton Detlar, of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was preceded in death by a son, Loren Draper, in March 1957.
Friends are being received at The Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield.
Funeral services will be held in their chapel this Thursday morning at
10:30 o'clock. Burial will be in The Bracken Ridge Cemetery near Lewisville.

Draper, Myrtie Draper
Mrs. Walter Draper
Died April 22, 1975
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Services for Mrs. Myrtie Draper, 85, E. Church St., Woodsfield, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Bracken Ridge Cemetery, near Lewisville.
Friends may call at the funeral home today.
Mrs. Draper died Tuesday (April 22, 1975) in Fairview Manor Nursing Home, Beverly.
She was born, January 5, 1890, in Monroe County and was a member of Bracken Ridge United Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge, Lewisville. Her husband, Walter Draper, preceded her in death March 31, 1975.
Mrs. Draper leaves two sisters, Mrs. Susie Mallett, Woodsfield, and Mrs. I.M. (Golda) Straight, Antioch; one grandson and one great-granddaughter.

 

Colleene Frichtel nee Clark

Mrs Colleen Clark Frichtel, 51, of 1801 Dailey Ave. Latrobe, died in Latrobe Area Hospital Thursday night [May 1, 1975] following a lingering illness. She was born November 7, 1923, a daughter of the late Clyde Clark and Dora Clark. She was a member of the Holy Family Church.

She is survived by her husband Francis Frichtel and one sister, Mrs Frank (Frances) Tovalin of Lorrain, Ohio.

The family will receive friends in John J. Lopatich Funeral, Latrobe starting at 3 p.m. Saturday then from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 daily. Funeral arrangements will be announced.


James R. Hensel

James Ralph Hensel, 69, Matamoras, died at 11:45 p.m. yesterday In Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 18, 1905, in Monroe County, a son of George W. and Mary Stacy Hensel . He was a member of Brownsville United Methodist Church. On Nov. 3, 1933 he married Augusta Rosenlieb, who survives with one son, Bruce, of the home; three brothers, Delbert, Vienna, W. Va., Harold and Henry, both of Matamoras, and two sisters, Mrs. Goldie Graham, Wooster, and Mrs. Bertha Cline, Matamoras.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lee Hadley Funeral Home, Matamoras, with burial in Matamoras Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 this evening and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

DIED: Jan. 31, 1975 BURIED: Feb. 3, 1975

 

Freda Meeks nee McCurdy

Source: The Marietta [OHIO] Times; 10 Nov 1975, p 10

Mrs. Freda Meeks, 70, Waverly, W.Va., died Saturday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was a native of Washington County and a daughter of the late Douglass and Clarabelle McCurdy.

Four sons and one daughter survive: Howard W. and Raymond, both of Waverly; Robert, Collingswood, N.J.; Donald, Parkersburg, and Dorothy, Waverly. There are 12 grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren, a brother, Walter, Marietta, and two sisters, Frances McCullick, Williamstown, and Jenny Rode, Arizona.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 this evening.

 

Roger H. Kahrig

Source: The Monroe Co. Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, May 8, 1975
     Roger H. Kahrig, 34, of 859 Westphal Avenue, Whitehall, Columbus, died Sunday, May 4, 1975 at University Hospital in Columbus.
     He was a member of the Reynoldsburg Church of Christ.
     Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Kahrig, and one son, Kevin, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kahrig, of Lewisville, Route 1, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Louise Kahrig, of Caldwell; eight brothers, Herman Kahrig, of Barnesville; Lester Kahrig, of Pataskala; Virgil Kahrig, of Marshallville; Rodney Kahrig, of Woodsfield Route; Kenneth Kahrig, of Jerusalem; Francis Kahrig, of Canton; Lloyd Kahrig, of Wooster, and William Kahrig, of Lewisville; five sisters, Martha Uppole, of Lewisville; Vera
Crock, of Massillon; Dortha Matz, of Dalton; Leora Cruise, of Wooster, and Doris Kahrig, with U.S. Army in Germany.  One son and one daughter preceded him in death.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday morning May 6th at ten o'clock in the Schoedinger East Chapel, Columbus, with Minister Gene Armstrong officiating.  Interment and graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.
Former Monroe Man Gets Transplant of Kidney April 9, 1968 at University Hospital
     Officials of the College of Medicine at University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio have announced the completion of seven successful kidney transplants since id-March.  Among these patients is Roger H. Kahrig, 27, of 859 Westphal Ave. Columbus, Ohio.
     Mr. Kahrig, a former Monroe County resident, is the son of Lawrence and Ella Kahrig of Lewisville, Ohio. He received a kidney from this brother, Lester J. Kahrig, of Pataskala, Ohio, in a 10-hour operation performed April 9, 1968 at the hospital in Columbus.
    The assistant professor of surgery at the hospital in Columbus announced that Mr. Kahrig is doing well.  He returned to his home for two weeks in May and is now a patient at the hospital for observation and further treatment.
[Source: The Monroe Co. Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, May 8, 1975; Lawrence Kahrig and Ella Christman Book by Leora Kahrig Cruise] [Source: Lawrence Kahrig and Ella Christman Book by Leora Kahrig Cruise]

 

Schwartz, Rosa Marie Schwartz nee--Ackerman
Source Newsclipping

Schwartz, Mrs. Rosa Marie, 85, of King Road, Route 2, Bucyrus, Ohio died Wednesday evening, August 6, 1975, at nine o'clock in Bucyrus Community Hospital. In failing health for the past five years, she was admitted to the hospital on July 24. She was born in Monroe County, January 10, 1890, a daughter of the late John and Louise Christman Ackerman. On March 23, 1916, she was married to Chester S. Schwartz, who died January 25, 1970. She had resided in the Bucyrus area since her marriage. Mrs. Schwartz was a member of the Epsworth United Methodist Church at Bucyrus.

Surviving are one son, Leslie Schwartz, and four daughters, Miss Esther Schwartz;  Mrs. Robert (Viola) Weidermaier; Mrs Robert (Leona) Kibler and Mrs. Paul (Lucille) Wagner, all of the Bucyrus area; fifteen grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one grandchild and one brother.

Services were held Saturday afternoon at one o'clock in the Wise Funeral Home at Bucyrus, with the Rev. E. Parker West, pastor of the Epworth United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Epworth United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

 

Hossman, Charles O. Hossman
Source Newsclipping

Hossman, Charles O. ,81, of 302 Plum Street, Woodsfield, died at his home early Saturday morning, December 20, 1975, after a lingering illness. He was born in Monroe County, April 21, 1894, a son of the late Karl and Alice Siegenthaler Hossman.
Mr. Hossman was a member of the Lutheran Church of Miltonsburg, and a retired state Highway employee.

Surviving are his wife, Hazel Craig Hossman; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Agin, of North Ridgeville, Ohio; one foster daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Beckett, of Barnesville; one son, Bernard Hossman, of Cameron; two grandchildren; three foster grandchildren; two foster great-grandchildren; one brother, Wes Hossman , of Jerusalem; and one sister Mrs. Freida Claus, of Melbourne, Florida.

Friends were received at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
where services were held Monday afternoon at one o'clock, with Rev. Thomas
Clark officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Flanagan, Mrs. Ida Belle Flanagan
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Flanagan, Ida Belle, 85, of 114 Diamond Street, Sistersville, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 1, 1975, in Sistersville Hospital. Mrs. Flanagan was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sons; Harry Flanagan and Marion Flanagan, of Cleveland, and Donald Flanagan of Steubenville; three daughters, mrs. Zelma Summers of San Francisco, California; Mrs. Doris Beaver and Mrs. Minerva Cathers, of Sistersville; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence Mikes, of Woodsfield and Albert Mikes, of Paden City, W.Va., and one sister, Mrs. Alma Patterson, of Paden City.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning, January 4th, at eleven o'clock in the Cooper Funeral Home, Sistersville. Burial was in Friendly Cemetery, Friendly, W.Va.

 

Huffman, Virgil F. Huffman
Source Newsclipping

Huffman, Virgil F., 64, of Hannibal, died Friday morning, December 19, 1975, in the Ohio Valley Medical Center at Wheeling, W.Va. following an illness. He was born at Duffy, January 2, 1911, a son of Mrs. Vada Potts Huffman and the late Lewis Huffman. Mr. Huffman was a veteran of World War II and a member of Ohio Valley Post No. 760, American Legion, Hannibal.

Surviving are his mother, his wife, Kathryn Hicks Huffman, and three sisters; Mrs. Louise Riggenbaugh, of Mansfield; Mrs. Dale Gehrig, of Woodsfield, and Mrs. Elsie Kasserman, of Rittman.

Services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the Rush Funeral Home at Sardis, with Rev. David Mansperger officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, New Martinsville, W.Va.

 

William H. Rowley

Source: The Courier Post, Camden, New Jersey; June 13, 1975

On June 10th, 1975. Of Middle Avenue, Waterford, N.J. William H. Age 84. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services Friday 1 pm 8** at the Marinella Funeral Home, 102 North 3rd Street, Hammonton. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin. Friends may call Thursday eve. 7 to 9.

 

**Submitter s Note: Margie Hasson double checked the obituary and has given it as it reads. The Friday 1 pm 8" is confusing. Perhaps it was a misprint.

 

Frederick Paul Wilkerson

Source: Akron Beacon Journal (OH) November 14, 1951 34 DEATH NOTICE

F. P. Wilkerson Dies; Services Set Friday

Frederick Paul Wilkerson, 53, prominent churchman and World War I veteran, died Tuesday in his home, 1151 Tulep av.

He was former superintendent and treasurer of the McLeister Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church.

Born in Cameron, W. Va., Mr. Wilkerson had lived in Akron 34 years. A tire builder for B. F. Goodrich Co., he was a member of its Thirty Year Club.

He leaves his wife, Eva; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Sutter of Akron and Mrs. Betty Mansell of Wolf Summit, W. Va.; two sons, Paul and Frederick of Akron; two sisters, Mrs. Lesta H. Crow of Cameron and Grace M. Wilkerson of Akron; two brothers, Oria M. of Chicago and James R. of Akron, and seven grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p. m. Friday in the Mcleister Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church, 1214 Coventry st., the Rev. H. N. Robinson officiating.

Friends may call at the residence after 4 o clock today.

 

Clara Opal Hogue

Mrs Clara Opal Hogue, 51, of Commercial Point, Ohio, died Friday, March 21, 1975, in Berger Hospital. Mrs Hogue was a member of the United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles Hogue, and one daughter, Mrs.Ruth Milnerwight.

Friends were received at the Michener Funeral Home where services were held Monday afternoonat two o'clock. Interment was in Friendship Cemetery, Lewsville.

NOTE; Clara Opal Allen) Hogue, was daughter of Rebecca Piatt and John Allen, and had brothers, Harley Allen, Chester Allen, deceased? two brothers, Hershel Allen and Ed Allen, and one sister, Della Withrow of Ashland,Ohio.

 

 

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