Head, Bobby Lee

SILVER BRIDGE DISASTER

     GALLIPOLIS - Bobby Lee Head, 35, of Gallipolis, was among the victims of the Silver Bridge disaster. His body was recovered Monday.
     Mr. Head was a production foreman in the fiber foaming division of the Goodyear plant at Apple Grove. He lived at Apple Grove for four years prior to moving to Gallipolis a year ago.
     He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., a son of Earl Lee and Artie Virginia Hall Head. He was a veteran of the Korean War and attended the Beale Chapel Methodist Church at Apple Grove. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Noralyn Adams Head; two daughters, Terri Lynn, 9, and Jane Elizabeth 7; and a son, John Richard, 2.
     Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The body will be taken to the Challo Funeral Home in Chattanooga, Tenn., where additional services will be held later. Burial will also be in Chattanooga.

The Athens Messenger; pg. 12
Tuesday, December 26, 1967
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech

Heaton, George W.

Death of Mr. Heaton
     Mr. George W. Heaton, our old shoemaker here for many years, who moved to Columbus a few years ago died Wednesday night after six weeks of illness. So Mr. J.J. Sheets of the K of P Lodge was informed here and further that his funeral services and burial would be in that city Saturday and asking for some of the officials of Naomi Lodge to come up.
     He had been working insurance since going to Columbus and he has not been in touch with the family since he left here. It is about ten years since he left here. His wife was Eliza Rankard, daughter of the late John Rankard and she with children Clara, Maude and Hattie and sons Edward, Lewis and George all of Columbus survive him.
     He was a veteran Knight of Pythias and probably a charter member. He was a fine boot and shoemaker, but the ready made business destroyed his trade as the old citizens dropped off and he sought a more favorable field and it is said had been employed in shoe factories in Columbus. He was an honest upright man with many friends here who will greatly regret his death. He must have been 65-70 years old and was a man of good moral habits respected by everyone.

[Note: Death Certificate..Born June 15, 1837 WV; died Sept. 13, 1911 Columbus, 74 years 2 months and 29 days of age. Parents: George G. Heaton born WV and Elizabeth Fennimore born WV. Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, Sept. 14, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hecker, Thomas J.

Thomas Hecker Dead
     Thomas Hecker, aged 89, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Butcher, near Bidwell at 2: p.m. Monday after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at his daughter’s home with burial following in Fairview cemetery by J. L. Coleman.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, September 16, 1930
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner

Hecker, Thomas J.

IN MEMORY
     Thomas J. Hecker, son of Mary Ann and Christian Hecker, was born April 27, 1841. Departed this life Sept. 15, 1930, aged 89 years, 4 months and 18 days. He was united in marriage with Mary L. Langdon, August 7, 1879. To this union were born two daughters: Nora May, who died in infancy and Zoie Pearl Butcher of Bidwell, O. His wife died May 24, 1882.
     His weight of years and infirmities rendered him practically helpless for nearly three years during which time he was cared for by friends. For several months past he has made his home with his daughter where he was tenderly cared for in his last hours. He leaves one sister, Ellen Badders of Atlanta, Georgia, and many relatives and friends who will miss him.
     In 1898 he professed and was baptized in the Christian faith. Although he had reached far beyond the proverbal three score years and ten, yet it matters not whether our years be many or few when the final summons comes that comes to all, we must answer and our spirits fly away and repose in the case of a just and righteous God to be judged in the last day.
     The funeral was conducted by McMillen and Frecker. Burial by Coleman of Bidwell.

The Gallia Times, Gallipolis, Ohio
Thursday September 25, 1930
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner                                                                 Top of Page

Hedges, William

Death of Mr. Hedges
     William Hedges died at Columbus last week and was brought to the home of his father, Theodore Hedges of Wales, last Saturday. The funeral was held Sunday, interment following at the U B. Cemetery. This is the third of Mr. Hedges family who have died within the past three years.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 18, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Heil, Pearl

Mrs. Pearl Heil
McCONNELSVILLE—Mrs. Pearl Heil, 78, of Malta died at 4:45 a.m. Friday at her home following a heart attack.
     The daughter of the late J. N. and America Northup Baker, she was born Jan. 25, 1884, at Hampton, Iowa. Her husband, Frank Heil, a former banker in Malta, died in 1950. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Parkersburg, W. Va.
     She is survived by one son, Wayne of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Berridge of Royal Oak, Mich. and Mrs. Garnet Sitler (Sigler) of Gallipolis and four grandchildren.
     The body was taken to Miller Funeral Home here where friends may call after noon today. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. D. B. Wilfong officiating. Burial will be in Malta Cemetery.

Transcribed from an undated newspaper clipping by Joanne Galvin.
Date of death: 16 May 1962

Heisler, Patricia J.

     Patricia Jean Heisler, 59, Rt. 2, Gallipolis, died at 2:10 a.m. today in Holzer Medical Center. Born Jan. 13, 1924, at Goshen, Ohio, daughter of the late John Henry and Martha Lloyd Heisler, she spent most of her life in Gallia County and was a member of Chapel Hill Church of Christ.
     Surviving are six brothers, John, David and Robert, all of Goshen; Bill of Boston, MA; Jim of Terre Haute,IN and Daniel of Bowling Green and a sister, Gladys Fisher of Beecher Grove, IN. She was also preceded in death by a sister.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Chapel Hill Church of Christ, with Evangelist Lewis Michael officiating. Burial will be in Centernery Cemetery. Friends may call at Waugh-Holley-Wood Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.

[Note: died April 18, 1983]

Gallipolis Paper
April 18, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                           Top of Page

Hellrich, Frank

     DIED - Hellrich--On the 23rd of Oct. 1883, at his father's residence in Green Township, Frank Hellrich, aged 21 years 5 months and 7 days. He leaves a wife, mother, father and brothers, besides a number of other friends to mourn their irreparable loss.
     He was truly a kind and good husband, affectionate and loving brother and a good and honest neighbor, only known to be loved and respected. Truly a good man has gone home to rest where there is no sickness, sorrow, pain or death. The funeral services were held at Centenary by the German minister of Gallipolis and was largely attended.

Gallipolis Journal
Nov. 15, 1883
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hemphill, Faye Marie

Faye Hemphill
     Faye Marie Hemphill, 68, Rt. 2, Crown City, died at  7 p.m. Saturday at her home. She had been in failing health several years. She was a retired employee of Bob Evans Steak House.
     She was born Nov. 22, 1906, in Glenwood, W. Va., daughter of the late Millard Brumfield and Myrtle Hesson Brumfield. She married Sam Hemphill on Dec. 24, 1929. He preceded her in death in October 1973.
     Two sons and two daughters survive: Derry Hemphill, Eureka Star Route; Lee Hemphill, Northup; Mrs. Jack (Alice) Williams, Gallipolis; Mrs. Basil (Adell) Roberts, Brunswick, Ga. One son died in infancy.
     Eight grandchildren survive. One brother and one sister survive: Frank Brumfield, Chesapeake and Mrs. Earl (Orpha) Wallace, Rt. 2, Crown City. Two sisters preceded her in death.
     She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Chalmer Conley officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marabell Haffelt, Clarence Waugh, Jr., Rondal Wallace, Elmer Stanley, Jack Williams and Basil Roberts.

Publication unknown
May 25, 1975
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Hemphill, Samuel C.

Hemphill services Saturday
     Samuel C. Hemphill, 79, Rt. 2, Crown City, died at 9 a.m. Thursday at his home. He had been in failing health the past five years, and in serious condition the past year.
     A retired farmer, Mr. Hemphill served as a Clay Twp. trustee for 22 years.
     He was born Jan. 3, 1894, in Clay Twp., son of the late John W. and Amazona Wetherholt Hemphill.
     He is survived by his wife, Faye Marie Brumfield Hemphill, whom he married Dec. 24, 1929, in Gallipolis, along with the following children: Lee, Northup; Darry, Eureka Star Route; Mrs. Jack (Alice) Williams, Gallipolis; Mrs. Basil (Idell) Roberts, Brunswick, Ga. One infant son preceded him in death. Eight grandchildren survive.
     Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He spent all his life in Gallia County. He attended Providence Church.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Providence Church with Rev. Bruce Unroe officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Jack Williams, Basil Roberts, Earl Wallace, Rondell Wallace, Clarence Waugh and Marabell Haffelt.

Publication unknown
d. October 11, 1973
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley                                                                     Top of Page

Henderson, Charlie

Charlie Henderson Reared Here, Dies
     Edward Beck of Gallipolis Rt. 2, received a telegram Sunday telling him that Charlie Henderson had died in an East Liverpool hospital. Mr. Henderson had made his home with the Beck family for about 20 years and his childhood years were spent in the R. S. Beck home. About 4 years ago he went to Columbiana County to work and while there married. Recently the Becks went to visit him and found his illness was due to cancer and that his condition was a hopeless one.
     Besides the widow , he leaves two sisters whose addresses are unknown and numerous friends in Gallia County.
     Burial was made Monday in Columbiana County.

[Note: Death Certificate: Charles J. Henderson was born April 15, 1902 in Gallipolis; died June 30, 1945 in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio; 43 years 2 months and 15 days of age. Wife Pearl Henderson. Burial Clarkston Cemetery, Columbiana County]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Henderson, Emeretta

Mrs. Henderson Dead
     Mrs. Emeretta Henderson, who resided here with her husband on Maple Avenue for many years died Friday morning in Columbus. She leaves two daughters, one living in Los Angeles and one in New York. Mrs. Henderson was Matthews and has relatives out about Vinton and was a very fine woman.

[Note: Death Certificate..Emritta Henderson was born Sept. 28, 1839 and died July 22, 1910; 70 years 9 months and 24 days of age. Parents: Moses R. Matthews and Mary Smith, both born Ohio. Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery]

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 29, 1910
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hendricks, Roma Fry

Gage Native Dies At Johnstown Home
     Walter Fry of Gage received word Monday concerning the death of his sister, Mrs. Roma Fry Hendricks, of Johnstown. Mrs. Hendricks died suddenly from a heart attack. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Crouse Funeral Home in Johnstown. Mrs. Hendricks was a native of the Gage community. Her parents were the late James and Sarah Fry. One other brother, Roy Fry of Columbus, survives. Mrs. Hendricks had two children who survive, Alvertus of somewhere in North Dakota, and Viola who is employed by the University of Chicago.

Newspaper clipping (date unknown) found in the Simmerman files, Fry file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Henkel, Frederick

Grim Reaper; Gathers Rich Harvest
     The remains of Mr. Frederick Henkel, who died at Columbus Thursday of last week, arrived here last Friday at noon, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Sophia Naegle His sister-in-law and Mr. Fred Henkel jr., a nephew, and were conveyed by Wetherholt to his old home on Chillicothe Avenue. The funeral services were conducted at his late home Sunday afternoon by Rev. Gelvin, interment following at Pine Street cemetery.
     Mr. Henkel was a native of Hessen, Germany. He came to this country in the sixties and located at Wheeling and along about 1873 came here and took charge of the brewery of Mr. Xavier Brandstetter, which he operated for many years. For several years he has been the agent for the Hoster Brewery, of Columbus. Mrs. Henkel was a daughter of Mr. Brandstetter and before her marriage with Mr. Henkel was the wife of Mr. Chas. Hatmaker, who died on Easter Sunday 29 years ago. Mr. Henkel leaves no children but leaves Fred and Henry Henkel, nephews, and Miss Sophia Henkel, a niece. He also had one sister and two brothers in the old county.
     Mr. Henkel was a temperate, honorable man, thoroughly respected by all who knew him and his relatives will be sympathized with in their sorrow. He had been a sufferer with the disease that finally carried him off for many years and his constitution was too weak to rally from the effects of the operation. Many nice floral tributes attested the high esteem in which he was held. The pall bearers were Frank Ulsamer, E. Geisler, J. G. Kuebler, G. H. Steinbeck, Wm. Blake and V. H. Swigert. The floral escort was John Hawk and Ed. Blanc.

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 17, 1903
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                     Top of Page

Henking, Alfred

Alfred Henking Dead (Picture)
     Alfred Henking passed to the great beyond at his home on State Street Monday afternoon, November 13, 1911, aged 84 years. Although he had been in feeble health for some time, the news of his death came as a decided shock, as he had been about on the streets until a day or so before his death. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure, resulting from a severe cold contracted Sunday.
     Mr. Henking was a native of Switzerland, having been born at St. Gallen August 9, 1828. He was the ninth in a family of eighteen. At the age of 20 he joined the Swiss Artillery, receiving an honorable discharge at the close of his enlistment. He emigrated to this country in 1849, locating at Philadelphia, but in the fall of the same year he came to Gallipolis, entering the brokerage office of his cousin, Charles Henking. In 1852 he engaged in the wholesale grocery business under various firm names, the last and most widely known being the firm of Henking, Allemong & Co., consisting of Alfred Henking, Louis Baer and A. W. Allemong. In 1880 he retired from the firm which had become widely known and is still a highly prosperous institution, now doing business as the Henking-Bovie Co. In 1872 Mr. Henking organized the Ohio Valley Bank, which became an institution widely known and was made the President, in which capacity he served up to 1909 when he retired from active business.
     He was married in 1853 to Miss Frances H. Coffin of Gallipolis at Nantucket, who at that time was there with relatives. By this marriage three sons were born, C. Fred Henking, Oscar M. Henking and Herbert H. Henking, who with their mother survive him. He is also survived by one brother, Oscar, aged 88 years, living at St. Gallen, Switzerland. He never connected himself with any church society, but when a child was baptized, and at the age of 16 as is customary in Switzerland among the Protestants, was taken into full membership in the Reformed Protestant Church. He was very fond of travel and had crossed the ocean 27 times and was 81 years old when he made his last trip to his boyhood home. Mr. Henking was a man with many lovable traits. He was absolutely honest in all his dealings and had accumulated a comfortable fortune through legitimate business channels. He lived a long and busy life and has gone to the reward of the good and the just.
     The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Francis E. Evans of Grace M. E. Church at the family residence on State Thursday at 1:30 p.m., burial following at Mound Hill Cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt. The following have been selected as pallbearers: Charles D. Kerr, Frank Bell, Fred M. Bovie, William G. Sibley, Sherman H. Eagle, and Dr. J. R. Safford.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday, 16 November 1911
Submitted by Eve Hughes

Former Local Boy Is Dead In Far East
Carl Henking Was Manager Of Oil Company In Malay States
     Mrs. Lena Dillion has received news of the death of her nephew, Mr. Carl Henking. As Mr. Henking was born and spent the early part of his life in Gallipolis, he had many friends here who will regret to learn of his death. He was Manager of the Standard Oil Co. in Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay States. There were no particulars.
     Carl Henking was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Henking and a nephew of Mr. Herbert Henking.

[Note: Born Sept. 13, 1888 Gallipolis; died Jan. 27, 1928 at European Hospital in Kuala Lummpur; age 30. Cause of death peritonitis following operation for appendicitis. Body cremated in Singapore and ashes given to sister, Mrs. C.P. Roosholm, on Feb. 8, 1928. Standard Oil Company notified sister who was in China and she notified parents of his death.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Jan. 30, 1928
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Henking, Charles

     Mr. Charles Henking, one of the oldest and worthiest citizens of Gallipolis, suddenly died on Tuesday of last week.

Athens Messenger
March 18, 1875
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker

Henking, Frances Henrietta

Venerable Lady Passes
Mrs. Frances Henking Called in Her Eighty-Eighth Year
     Mrs. Frances Coffin Henking, one of our eldest and most lovable ladies, passed away at her State street residence at 8 o'clock this Wednesday morning, Sept. 10, 1919. Her death was due to infirmities of old age which had undermined her strength for several months. Mrs. Henking is survived by three sons--Herbert of this city, Fred of San Diego, and Oscar of San Francisco. Her husband, the late Alfred Henking, died Nov. 11, 1911. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at her late residence by the Rev. Mr. McClure. Interment by George Wetherholt following at Mound Hill.
     Mrs. Henking was born near Gallipolis Dec. 30, 1831, and married at Nantucket Sept. 15, 1853, her maiden name being Frances Henrietta Coffin. Her mother was Esther Barlow, a descendant of John Barlow, one of the Pilgrims (sic). Her father, Capt. David Coffin, descended from Tristram Coffin, was one of the sturdy whale fishermen of Nantucket. Twice he circumnavigated the globe, lost his fishing fleet to the War of 1812, and later came to Ohio where he married Esther Barlow. Their son Metellus died in youth. Mr. and Mrs. Henking celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1903 in an elaborate way, with many guests. Mrs. Henking was a woman of noble character. As wife and mother she measured up to the loftiest requirements. Of kindly disposition, she retained to the last her gift for making and holding friends of all ages. She was a devout and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

The Gallipolis Tribune September 17, 1919
     The funeral of the late Mrs. Frances Henking was largely attended with a profusion of beautiful floral tributes. The pall bearers were L. B. Shaw, A. F. Blake, Charles E. Clark, O. L. Kiger, and Charles F. Swanson.

The Gallipolis Tribune Friday
September 12, 1919
Contributed by Eve Hughes

Henry, Edna M.

     Edna Marie Henry, 71, Rand Avenue, Kanauga, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1992 at Holzer Medical Center. She was a homemaker. She was born Nov. 8, 1921 in Jackson, daughter of the late Thomas and Leona Spires.
     Survivors include four sons, Robert Henry of Kanauga, David Henry of Kanauga, Don Henry of Virginia, Randy Henry of Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Sue) Higley of Gallipolis, Jenny Darst of Gallipolis and Bonnie Dolan of Kanauga; 28 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lilllian Gilliand of Fraziersburg, Tillie Tolliver of Newark, Peggy Swaonger of Newark, Donna McCallister of Cheshire; two brothers, Bill Spires of Newark and Lewis Spires of Point Pleasant.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henry; six children; two great-grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister.
     Services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Finnicum officiating. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Tony Remy, Raymond and Stanley Waugh, Jerry Boles, Tom Gibbs, Wesley Henry, and Billy Henry.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, Nov. 13, 1992
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Henry, James H.

James H. Henry Died Last Night
     James H. Henry, 53, died at 11 o'clock last night at his home in Huntington---305 Prospect Ave.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hannah Walter Henry; a daughter, Mrs. Gene Patterson of Portland, Me.; two sons, Homer Henry of Huntington and James Henry of Logan; two brothers, J. W. Henry of Bladen and John H. Henry of Crown City; and a half brother, B. D. Woodrum of Huntington; two sisters, Mrs. Luther Mounts of Logan and Mrs. Georgia MacCalla of Huntington, and two grandchildren, Carol Gene Henry and Sandra Joan Henry, both of Huntington.
     Decedent belonged to the Masonic lodge at Crown City and interment will be made there Sunday. Neither the hour nor the place where the service will be held was known at noon by Undertaker Fisher of Huntington, who will have charge of the funeral.
     Because of a heart condition Mr. Henry had retired two years ago from his work as a chipper at the International NIckel Co. plant.
     He was a son of John and Nancy Belle Wilcoxen Henry and born in Ohio Sept. 30, 1888.

[Note: dates from stone at Crown City cemetery, Guyan Twp., 1888-1942]

Gallipolis newspaper
1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                           Top of Page

Henry, Joseph William

Tick Bite Fatal to J.W. Henry
Spotted Fever Brings Death To Thivener Man
     Rocky Mountain spotted fever Sunday claimed the life of Joseph William Henry, 62, Thivener, who died at 8:10 a.m. in Holzer Hospital. He was taken to the hospital Saturday morning. Dr. F.W. Shane, county health commissioner, said today that Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by a tick bite. Four or five Gallia Countians get the disease each year, he estimated. The health commissioner warned the public to watch carefully for ticks on any excursion into the country for picnics, berry-picking or other purposes.
Mr. Henry had been ill for about three weeks. He was a carpenter, and a member of Naomi Lodge 55, Knights of Pythias.
     Born March 17, 1885, in Clay Twp. to John F. and Nancy Wilcox Henry, decedent is survived by his widow, Mrs. Miriah Henry; a daughter, Mrs. J.A. (Mamie) Reedy, Etna; a granddaughter; and a brother, John Henry, of near Eureka.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ here, the Rev. Lewis Mikell, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made by Miller's Home for Funerals in the Crown City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Miller Home for Funerals until 1 p.m. Tuesday, when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

[Note from stone: 1885-1947]

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Henry, Rebecca

     Rebecca Henry, wife of William Henry, died at her home in Harrison Township, January 8, 1893. Her sickness was of long duration, yet she bore it with great patience and fortitude and without murmuring, fell asleep in Jesus. Her conversation showed that her heart was in God and that she was ready to depart and dwell with the angels of Christ. With her husband she leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. Her chair is vacant and when her companion looks upon it, it may cause unbidden tears to flow. But remember that the same Jesus, who in the days of his flesh, wiped the death damp from sorrowing brows, is the same Jesus now and will uphold you by his love until you are safely housed with your wife and the angels of God.
     She had been a great sufferer for many years, much debilitated by a lingering disease. She was not in the least intimidated or alarmed at the near approach of death. I cannot describe the parting scene of this child of God-this heir of glory-when she took an affectionate leave of her dear companion and weeping friends. Very soon after she closed her eyes, to open them no more until the "Heavens be rolled together as a scroll" and fell asleep in Jesus, leaving an earthly tabernacle for a "building of God and house not made with hands eternal in the Heavens."

Gallipolis Journal
January 1893
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Henry, Vernon

     Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Miller’s Home for Funerals for Vernon Milton Henry, 69, a resident of Lower River Road, Gallipolis. Mr. Henry had been ill the past two years following a stroke. He had been cared for at the Arcadia Nursing Home the last month, and passed away there Monday morning.
     He was born at Punxsutawney, Pa., Feb. 23, 1905, son of the late George Henry and Lula Belle Stoops Henry. He came to Gallia County in 1930 at the time of the construction of the Gallipolis Dam as an employee of the Mott Core Drilling Co.
     He married Hallie Montgomery of Eureka in 1934. She preceded him in death Nov. 9, 1955. He later married Laura Robinson, a native of Kentucky. She survives. Seven sons and four daughters survive. The sons are: Lawrence and Richard Henry of Gallipolis; William of Fremont, Ohio; Glenn and Paul of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; Kenneth in the U. S. Army at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and Charles, living at home. The daughters are: Mrs. Robert (Ramona) Angel of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Wanda Detamore, Sandusky, Ohio; Miss Barbara Henry, Gallipolis, and Miss Betty Henry, living at home. Two sons and a daughter preceded him in death. He has two step-children: Mrs. Judy Pack of Belleville, Michigan, and Mrs. Pricilla Walker of Cayce, S. C. Fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Tracy and James Henry of Fairfax, Virginia and four sisters: Mrs. Charlotte Rainey, Jersey Shore, Pa.; Mrs. Martha Banks, Ambridge, Pa.; Mrs. Imogene Coe, Youngstown, Ohio and Mrs. Halda Flowers of Girard, Ohio.
     Rev. Floyd Workman of Eureka will officiate at the services and burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Ohio Township. Friends may call at the Miller’s Home for Funerals on Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. The family ask that friends contribute to the Cancer fund in lieu of flowers.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, April 23, 1974
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hensley, Johnny C.

     Johnny Charles Hensley, 31, of Rt.1, Northup, died Wednesday night. Born June 26, 1945, in Logan County, WV, he was the son of Clyde and Gertha Frazier Hensley of Gallipolis, who survive and was employed as a custodian at Rio Grande College.
     A 1968 graduate of Logan (WV) High School and a Vietnam War Veteran, he married the former Linda White Shaver, who survives, on Dec. 13, 1980 in Toledo. Also surviving are two daughters by a previous marriage, Donna Hensley and Johnny Lynn Hensley, both of Baltimore, MD; paternal grandparents, John and Georgia Hensley both of Rt. 1, Northup; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Carter, Mrs. Francis (Burnetta) Bricker, Mrs. Carol Lucas and Mrs. Connie Shaffer, all of Toledo and one brother, Clovis, of Toledo. He was preceded in death by a sister.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Dean Bachelor officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 4464.

[Note: Died 3/25/1981]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 26, 1981
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hensley, Katherine Barbara Mrs.

Cheshire Loses Oldest Citizen, Mrs. K. Hensley
(Katherine Watson, Cheshire correspondent)
     Mrs. Katherine Barbara Hensley aged almost 94, died at 6:45 Saturday evening at the home of her only living son, Lewis J. Bumgarner, in Cheshire. She had been bedfast since October and she had made her home in Cheshire for 17 years or since the death of her second husband, Dr. J. L. Hensley.
     Mrs. Hensley was the oldest person in Cheshire or Cheshire tp. or perhaps in the entire upper half of the county. She was born at Ten-Mile, Mason county, W. Va., May 10, 1842, and her maiden name was Summerville.
     Her first husband was Squire Bumgarner. To them were born two sons, one William, dying in infancy, and the husband dying soon afterward. In 1871 she married Dr. Hensley and they made their home in Marion.
     She had been a member of the United Brethren church of Ten-Mile since childhood. She was an inveterate reader and wrote a great deal, chiefly for her own amusement, having a fondness and flair for rhymes.
     Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock today at the M. E. church in Cheshire. Tomorrow the body will be conveyed to Marion for interment.

No paper or date.
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech

Hepler, Mary J.

Mrs. Hepler Dead
     Mrs. Mary J. Hepler, widow of Jacob Hepler, former well known resident of Gallipolis, died Sunday at the Masonic Home at Springfield of pneumonia. The body arrived here Tuesday and was taken to the resident of Miss Nellie Billings, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. McKenzie, the interment following at Mound Hill. Mrs. Hepler was 69 years of age and went to the Masonic Home shortly before Christmas. All of her family have preceded her in death.

[Note: Death Certificate...Born: Feb. 18, 1893 in Philadelphia, PA; died Jan. 21, 1911 Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio; aged 71 years 11 months and 8 days of age.]

Gallipolis Paper
Jan. 27, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hern, Mary Logue

Death of Mrs. Hern
     Mrs. Mary Logue Hern familiarly known to a great many as "Aunt Pop", died Wednesday afternoon April 8, 1908. She was born in this county, July 28, 1817, which would have made her age at death, 90 years, 8 months and 10 days.
     Her death was due to an injury to her hip received about a month ago by a fall. The pain was most agonizing and she was never able to be up and about afterwards, while up to that time she had been quite
spry and got about quite well. During all of her illness she was loving and kind and was tenderly and ffectionately cared for by her youngest son D. M. Hern and nephew Mr. Chas. Hern and wife with whom
she made her home.
   She belonged to no church, but was partial to the Presbyterian faith and belief, and Rev. Thos. Maguire of the First Presbyterian Church of this city conducted her funeral sevices at the late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by her interment by Wetherholt at the Maddy Cemetery. She was a fine old lady beloved by everyone.
   She was the daughter of Samuel and Hanna Logue. Was married to Mr. Harvey Hern, Aug. 27, 1845, to this union 13 children were born, 8 of whom still survive her, her husband having preceded her (Feb. 13, 1890). They are as follows: James W., of Cheshire, Austin J., Putman Co. W. Va., A. S., Charleston W. Va., Mrs Geo Betz, Malcom, Feb., Mrs David Johnson, Freeport, Kas., C.C.C. Waketa, Kans., S. E., this county.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Apr. 17,1908
Transcribed by J. Farley

Hern, Phoebe C

Death Of Mrs. Phoebe Hern
     Mrs. Phoebe C. Hern died at her home at Bulaville Monday morning, April 11, 1921, at eight o'clock of old age and infirmities, aged 89 years. She was the mother of fourteen children, seven of whom are living, M.R. and J. H. Hern of Bulaville, W. W. Hern of Gahana, P. F. Hern, Palsom, Mont., J. E. Hern, Pabalo, Mont., C. C. Hern and Flora Frankenburg of San Francisco. The deceased was a cousin of Harry Hern and Frank Wade of this city.
     Funeral services will be held at Bulaville by Rev. W. E. Ewing with burial at Rife cemetery in charge of Wetherhold & Entsminger.

[Note: Buried Rife Cemetery, Addison Twp.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 12, 1921
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Hern, Phoebe

Reached Good Age
     Mrs. Phoebe Hern, aged 89 and probably the oldest resident in Addison Township, succumbed to the infirmities of age Monday morning, April 11, 1921, at her home near Bulaville. She was the widow of John T. Hern, who died nearly a quarter century ago. Mrs. Hern was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Moses Russell and was born in and spent her whole lifetime in Addison Township.
     Six sons and two daughters survive their mother. They are M.R. Hern of Bulaville; Wallace W. of Gahanna; Harvey at home; J. Emory of Pablo, MT; Pearl F. of Poison, MT; C.C. Hern of San Francisco; Mrs. Ed Rothgeb of Addison and Mrs. Flora Frankenberg of San Francisco.
     Mrs. Hern was a splendid woman, well liked and respected by a large circle of friends. The funeral was Wednesday morning at the Bulaville Church by Rev. W.E. Bing and was largely attended by old neighbors and friends.

[Note: Death Certificate...Phoebe Caroline aged 89 years, 1 month and 3 days. Mother's maiden name Esther Bing. Burial in Rife Cemetery in Addison Township]

Gallia Times
Thursday April 14, 1921
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hern, Robert

     CHESHIRE - Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Gravel Hill Cemetery here for Robert Hern, former resident of this community who died Friday in the Akron City Hospital. A veteran of World War I, he is survived by his wife, Kathryn, a daughter, Mrs. Turley Snowden and a son, Joe Hern. Burial will be under the direction of Stamples Funeral Home of Akron.

Sunday-Times Sentinel
June 27, 1971 pg. 2
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech

Herrenkohl, Grace McGuire

Was Former Resident
     Mrs. Grace Herrenkohl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGuire, who lived for many years in Ohio township, died at her home at Cox's Landing, W. Va., one day last week and was buried there in the family cemetery of her husband. Her father is critically ill at their home and his death is expected at any time. His son, John, who lives near Mercersville, went down and remained with him for several days, returning home Monday evening.

Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                     Top of Page

Hershman, Rev. William

Bidwell Pastor Dies On Friday
     Rev. William Hershman, 52, Rt. 1 Bidwell, died at his home at 3:30 a.m., Friday. He had been in failing health for the past several months and had been a patient in Holzer hospital. For the past two years he had served as pastor of the Morgan Center Mission Church.
     He was a native of Mason county, where he was born on April 3, 1903, the son of James and Sarah Curry Hershman. On June 15, 1922, he was married to Clara Flora, a native of Mason county, who survives, along with the following children, Mrs. Violet Taylor, Gallipolis; Cecil, Akron; Donald, Langsville; Mrs. Opal Bailey, and Paul, Bidwell, and three children at home, Mary, Robert and Martha. The family has lived in Gallia county since 1933.
     Other survivors are a sister and three brothers, Mrs. Mary Willis, Parkersburg, Harry, Langsville, John Ashley, and Timothy, Marmet, W. Va.
     Funeral services will be held at the Morgan Center Church at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, with Rev. O. G. McKenney, Parkersburg, officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park under the direction of the McCoy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the late residence after 3 pm., Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, July 8, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hess, Fredie

     HESS - Fredie, eldest son of August and Lettie Hess, died of scarlet fever December 11, 1893, aged 5 years, 1 month, 11 days.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, January 3, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Hess, Helen L.

Helen L. Hess, 93, of Charleston, died Sept. 20.
     Helen was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the parents of Clayton and Mary Johnson Mayes. Helen was married to Hazel "Slim" Hess in 1950, and he preceded her in death as did her many sisters and brothers;
daughter-in-law, Jewel Whitlock; and granddaughter, Patricia Nipps.
     She was a Christian. Helen retired from Straits Laundry and was a former employee of Charleston Laundry, where she worked for 30 years.
     Helen is survived by her sons, Frank E. Whitlock and his wife, Edith of Elkview, Paul E. Whitlock of Charleston; and stepson, Gary Hess and wife, Dianne, of St. Albans; grandchildren, Shirley Pauley, Paul
E. Whitlock II and Emma "Janie" Hamilton; nine great-grandchildren, Wade Pauley, Terri Pauley, Jim Pauley and wife, Karen, Tara, Lora, Julia and Andrew Bradley, Crystal Mitchell and husband, Dana, Melissa Darnell and husband, Jerimah; five great-great-grandchildren, Layton Keith Pauley, Austin Combs, Matthew Pauley, Eric Pauley, Bryan Pauley, Steven Pauley; one great-great-great-granddaughter, McKensie Pauley; two step-grandchildren, Shane and Shawn Hess.
     Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Bartlett-Burdette Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Charleston Gazette
September 23, 2004
Transcribed by Ronni Mayes                                                                             Top of Page

Hess, Mrs.

     Mrs. Hess, a former well-known resident of this county, died at Columbus Thursday of last week, where she resided for several years. The remains arrived here Saturday and were interred at Mound Hill by Undertaker Wetherholt. She was an industrious lady with many friends who will regret to hear of her death.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Feb. 19, 1904
Vol. XXXVII No. 17
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Hesson, John

     Among the deaths from influenza at Camp Sherman is announced the name of Private John Hesson of Thivener, this county. Young Hesson was recently sent to camp, and was a fine young man.

The Gallia Times
Wednesday, October 9, 1918
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hewitt, Louise

     Miss Louise Hewitt, a popular young colored lady died Sunday evening after a long illness of consumption. She was formerly maid at the opera house and made many firneds by her pleasant manners. The burial was at Pine street Wednesday by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
February 28, 1908
Vol. XLI No. 14
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Hickerson, Carey

Gallia Native Dies On Sunday
     Carey Hickerson, 76, a native, and former resident of Gallia county, died Sunday at his home in Pataskala. At one time he operated radio repair shops in his native Vinton and about 1925 he was in business at Gallipolis.
     He was born at Vinton, the son of the late L. E. (Steve) and Lavina Deckard Hickerson, on Nov. 8, 1878. His late father was a bridge foreman for Hocking Valley Railroad, now the Chesapeake and Ohio. He is survived by his wife, the former Eva Rucker, and two sons, Charles E., Kirkersville, and John O., Evansville, Ind. Other survivors are two sisters, Miss Dora Hickerson of Columbus and Mrs. T. B. (Cora) Cardwell of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at the McCoy Funeral Home, Vinton at 2 p.m., Wednesday. The Vinton Masonic Lodge, of which he was a member, will have charge of the service and Rev. William Turner will officiate. Burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park. The funeral party will arrive in Vinton at noon Wednesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 25, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hickman, Ethel

     Mrs. Ethel Hickman, 57, a resident of Bidwell and widow of Clarence Hickman, died Thursday in a Columbus hospital. She is survived by two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Jaunita Murray and Clyde Hickman, both of Columbus, Mrs. Gladys Miller and Angelo Hickman, both of Bidwell. There are five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
     She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday and burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery under direction of McCoy Funeral Home.

[Note: Tombstone reads 1885-1966]

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1966
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Hicks, Rebecca Florence

Death of Mrs. Hicks
     Mrs. Rebecca Florence Hicks of Maple Shade wife of Mr. E. B. Hicks, in her 27th year, died Sunday at 1 p.m., May 5, 1907, of peritonitis, after a week's illness, leaving her husband, three little girls and son David a month old, besides her parents, and four sisters, one of whom being Mrs. Carl Wall of this city, and five brothers.
     She was a good christian lady member of the Henderson, W. Va M E Church. Her funeral services will be at her late home, conducted by Rev. T. S. Arthurs Wednesday at one o'clock, the burial following at Pine Street by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 6, 1907
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Higginbotham, Oldsherry

Two Men Die  [The other one was George Swisher]
Addison Loses Two Long Time Residents
    Oldsherry Higginbotham, 87, another pioneer resident of Addison, died at the close of the week, and will be buried in Yeauger cemetery near Point Pleasant.

Athens Messenger
March 26, 1928
Transcribed by Connie Schumaker                                                                     Top of Page

Higgins, Bessie Bowen

Mrs. Higgins Dies Today in Columbus
     Mrs. Bessie Bowen Higgins, a native and former resident of Gallipolis, died at 9 a.m. today at her home, 1102 Neil Ave., Columbus. Mrs. Higgins is the mother of Mrs. Audrey Holley of Gallipolis. Funeral arrangements and other details will be announced later.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 1, 1965

Services are Set Thursday
     Services for Mrs. Bessie Higgins Bowen [Bowen Higgins], 75, who died Monday at her home, 1102 Neil Ave., Columbus, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Fourth Avenue Christian Church. A former resident of Gallipolis, Mrs. Bowen [Higgins] was the owner and operator of the Home For Guests, and was a member of the Ohio Nurses Association.
     She is survived by the following children, William, Woodrow, James, Mrs. Annise Rathburn, Mrs. Harry [Mary] Coulson, and Mrs. Jean Wuorinen, all of Columbus, Mrs. Lester [Zona] Taylor of West Jefferson, and Mrs. Audrey Holley of Gallipolis. Other survivors are 25 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren and two sisters, Miss Esther Bowen and Mrs. Mary Bright.
     Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robert E. Knodel. Friends may call at the late home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, March 2, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Higgins, Nell Gabrielli

     Nell Gabrielli Higgins, 84, formerly of Evans Heights, Gallipolis, died thursday, May 12, 1994 in Pinecrest Care Center. Born Aug. 10, 1909 in Bagni Di Lucca, Italy, daughter of the late Gus and Argentina Ricci Gabrielli, she operated the Happy Corner Restaurant for many years, and was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church.
     She was also preceded in death by her husband, Irving Higgins, in 1959; by three brothers, Raymond Gabrielli, Bruno Gabrielli and Albert (Bill) Gabrielli; and by a sister Ida Blevins Dickerson. Surviving are a brother, Alfred Gabrielli of Gallipolis; and a sister Vilma Vance of Columbus.
     Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Louis Catholic Church, with Monsignor William Myers officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Monday. Prayer services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 13, 1994
Transcribed by J. Farley

Higley, Forest K.

     Forest K. Higley, 26, of Bidwell Route 1, was a victim of the Silver Bridge disaster. He was driving a James Merry Stone truck at the time of the bridge collapse.
     Born at St. Albans, W, VA. he moved to Gallia County with his parents in 1953. He was a son of Basil K. and Elsie Stalknaker Higley of Bidwell Route 2.
     He was discharged from the service in March of this year after having served 13 months in Vietnam. He was a 1958 graduate of North Gallia High School.
     In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Marty Irvin Higley, whom he married in August of this year: a stepson, Robbie Irvin, 2, a brother, Kenneth of Bidwell Route 2: and two sisters, Mrs. Joyce Robey and Miss Loma Kay Higley both of Bidwell Route 2.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton.

Athens Messenger
December 23, 1967
Contributed by Joyce Robinson                                                                         Top of Page

Hill, Alberta Serena Diggins

Mrs. Hill Dies; Rites Sunday
     Mrs. Alberta Serena Diggins Hill, 72, widow of George Hill, died at 4:30 p. m. Wednesday at her home at 109 Third Ave. Miller's Home for Funerals will return the body to her late residence Friday and friends may call Friday evening.
     Last survivor of 15 children... 13 daughters and two sons of Andrew and Judith Angel Diggins, Mrs. Hill was born Oct. 3, 1878 in Harrison Twp. She spent her early married life on a farm near Bullskin, and came 40 years ago to Gallipolis, where her husband was employed in a factory.
She and he were married in 1892, and he died Feb. 18, 1947. He was buried just four years to the day before the death of his widow.
     A son, George, died in 1918, but they are survived by five Gallipolis sons, Chester, James, Howard, Ernest, and Hugh Hill, and three daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Nettie) Clark, Peoples, O.; Mrs. Walter (Gertrude) Lane, Gallipolis; and Mrs. Calvin (Mabel) Lane, Coffeyville, Kan.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. in the Church of God, of which decedent was a member, and burial will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
22 Feb 1951
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch

Hill, Charles

     Charles Frederick Hill, 64, a resident of 652 Third Ave., Gallipolis, former custodian at Washington School and retired employee of the Chris Craff Plant died unexpedtedly Sunday afternoon following an apparent heart attack. Hill was stricken at his home and was dead on arrival at the Holzer Medical Center.
     He was born Sept. 3, 1910, son of the late Fred and Stevia Hemphill Hill. He married Virgie Casey who preceded him in 1935. Born to that union were three sons, Clyde, Roger and Loyd Hill of Columbus, Ohio and a daughter, Mrs. Tillie Northup of Eno.
     His second wife, Gladys Hutchinson survives along with four step-sons, Lester Hutchinson of Columbus; Ralph Hutchinson of Gallipolis; Ronnie Hutchinson of Rodney and Jack Hutchinson at home; seven step-daughters, Mrs. Jean Ross, Gallipolis, Mrs. Sharon Patterson of Point Pleasant; Mrs. Carol Miller of Northup; Mrs. Sue Shriver of Rio Grande, and Diane, Louise and Lena, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Belva Smith of Orlando, Fla. and Mrs. Helen Masters of Gallipolis; four brothers, Gus, Grover, Frank and Budd Hill, all of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Miller's Home for Funerals with Rev. Walter Patterson and Rev. Jerry Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Pine St. Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday.

[Note: Marker has 1910-1975]

Gallipolis Paper
1975
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Hill, Delphia

Mrs. Delphia Hill Taken by Death
Milburn Ave. Resident Dies Following Illness.
     Mrs. Delphia M. Hill, 54, died today at 10 a.m. at her home at 387 Milburn avenue after a seven-
month illness.
     She was born in Gallia County on April 24, 1886 to Frank and Sarah McFarland and was married
on Jan 24, 1903 to Samuel R. Hill. Surviving are 5 children, Mrs. Margaret Wilt,Mrs. Thelma Christian, Frank, Colby, and Chester Hill, all of Marion, two sisters, Mrs. Ethel George of Marion and Mrs. Mary Andrews of Delaware county and three brothers, Eck,Tom, and Lewis McFarland all of Vinton, Ohio.
     The body was moved to the M.H. Gunder & Sons funeral home on West Center street.

Unknown publication
Date of Death was July 23, 1940
Transcribed by Madge McClain Staley                                                                Top of Page

Hill, Emma Boles

Jas. Hill's Widow Dies in Cincinnati
Rites Here Friday
     Mrs. Emma Boles Hill, widow of James Hill, died Sunday night in Cincinnati General Hospital. Her home was and had been at for many year(s) at 13 Pine Street.
     Mrs. Hill's health had begun to fail prior to her husband's death in January, 1943. Her condition became so grave that months ago she was taken to the home of relatives in Cincinnati and later became a hospital patient.
     From friends it is learned that the body will be brought here Thursday and the funeral will be conducted at the Pine St. address some time Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 22, 1944
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Hill, Eva Mary

Death of a Young Miss
    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill's daughter Eva Mary Hill, 12 years old, died Sunday at 6 a.m. The poor girl had a most distressing time from a complicaton of troubles. She went blind and became paralyzed so she couldn't talk and suffered mutely and sorrowfully. She had been taken to Columbus and had everything possible done for her, but all without avail. Her funeral will be Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Paint Creek Baptist Church by Elder Shadd, the interment following at the Pine Street cemetery by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 13, 1909
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                            Top of Page

Hill, George W.

George Hill Dies 10 This Morning
Home Is On Third Near Vine- Wife And 7 Children Survive
     George Hill, 78, of 109 Third Ave., seriously ill for three weeks, died about 10 o'clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital. He had a heart ailment and was taken to the hospital during the noon hour Saturday. Members of the family were so grieved and shocked at his passing, despite his grave illness, that it was difficult to obtain biographical data at once. Mr. Hill was well known about town and one of his last employments was that of custodian of the Public Square.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Berta Diggins, and their home was the first house above the place of business of Sheline Motor Sales at Vine and Third. There are five sons and three daughters living; Chester, Howard, Hugh, Ernest, James, Mrs. Gertrude Lane and Mrs. Nettie Clark, all of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Mabel Lane of New York.
     Mr. Hill was a respected and worthy man, and his death is a hard blow to his family and close friends.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
18 Feb 1947
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch

Bereaved Family Delays Arranging Of Hill Funeral
     Completion of arrangements for the funeral of George W. Hill, 109 Third Ave., who died at 10 a. m. Tuesday, has been delayed to await word from the daughter, Mrs. Mabel Lane of New York.
Mr. Hill was born near Ironton March 26, 1869, and hence lacked 36 days of reaching his 78th birthday anniversary. He was one of 10 children born to John and Mahala Cornell Hill.
     He and Alberta Diggins who survives him, were united in marriage here in 1893 by Squire Damron. Surviving him, in addition to the children named in Tuesday's paper, these three brothers and a sister, Hubert, Leo and Fred Hill, all of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Effie Hughes of Ashton, W.Va.
     George Hill was an industrious and home- loving man. For years he had charge of the cleaning room at the old Thompson and Francis stove foundry. He also worked at the old Treasure Stove Works and was a cabinet finisher at various furniture factories that used to flourish here. His last work was as custodian of the city park. For the past year he had been ailing and his condition was grave the last five weeks.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
19 Feb 1947
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch

Hill, Harley E.

Soldier Hero Buried
     Funeral services were held at Danville, Sunday at 2 p.m. for Private Harley E. Hill, whose body arrived here Saturday, having been shipped from overseas, where he died a victim of flu, while engaged in service for his country. The body had been interred in France for the past two years, having been disinterred from row 8, cemetery 36, France.
     He was a son of Upton and Mary Grover Hill, and was born and spent the earliest part of his life at Vinton, his later years being spent with his mother in Wellston, from where he enlisted in Battery E, 52nd C.A.C. (Coast Artillery Corps serving his country faithfully until stricken with the flu, which followed by pneumonia caused his death. The body arrived here Saturday noon, accompanied by escort, Melvin L. Smith, M. T.C., of the Columbus Barracks. It was held at the Butler funeral parlor until Sunday morning when attended by a large number of friends it was takem to the Danville church where a beautiful military funeral was held, services being conducted by Rev. Lockwood. The pall bearers were made up of our late war veterans, (his comrades) as follows: Archie Amos, walter Oiler, Homer McGheen, Ray Quickie, George and Chester Coy and two others whose names we were unable to learn.
     Besides many relatives he leaves father, mother and one sister, Mrs. Mary Cottrill of near Danville, who are deeply grieved over the loss of son and brother, but yet feel glad that his body now rests in our own free land.

Gallia Times
Jun 23, 1921
Transcribed by Maxine Mashall

Hill, Jas. E.

Jas. E. Hill, Barber, Died This Morning
     Lived His 79 Years Within Few Blocks Of Birthplace Here And Acquired Considerable Property Funeral Plans Incomplete.
     James E. Hill, retired barber and an outstanding colored citizen, died at 9 o’clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital. He was 79 years old. Mr. Hill suffered a stroke on December 24 at his home at 13 Pine Street and he was taken to the hospital Christmas Eve. He was then and afterward conscious but he could talk only with difficulty and very indistinctly and his condition changed but little from day to day.

Dean Of Barbers
     At the time of his retirement at the end of March, 1941 Mr. Hill was the dean of Gallipolis barbers; but he was some years younger than Mace Robinson who had long worked in the same shop but had retired several years before that date.
     Decedent was born at 725 Fourth Ave., on Nov. 28, 1863. That was but two months after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and six weeks before it became effective. But his parents, Jerry and Eleanor Vaughn Hill, had long before emerged from slavery.
     As a boy Jim Hill worked for Haywards and Mollohans, the latter being in business at Spruce and Second and before attaining his majority he became a barber in the shop of his older brother, Tom Hill. He gave more than half a century to that business before he retired and all the shops he worked in were located in the single block of Second Ave. between State and Locust. He acquired title not only to the business but to the building at 402 Second from his brother’s estate.
     But even after he had quit barbering Mr. Hill worked hard, looking after his nice home and improving his other properties. He had lived at the Pine Street address for 20 years and he had never lived more than a few blocks from where he was born.
     If Jim Hill had a contemporary at any period of his life who worked more days or longer hours and had as few vacations (did he ever have any?), this writer has no idea who it could have been. And after his retirement he accepted and no doubt welcomed a call to work on Saturday in W. H. Robinsons shop. He was prudent and thrifty as well as industrious and acquired a competence.
     A few days before he was stricken, but when it was obvious his health and strength were waning, this marvelously industrious man said to the writer of these lines “I made a mistake in retiring.” Doubtless he was wrong about that.
     On May 24, 1888, Mr. Hill married Emma Bolles, another native of the city and a daughter of Matthew Bolles. Their happy wedlock lasted 54 years and was marred only by their failing health in late years. She has been nearly helpless for a good while.
     Jim Hill was a great story-teller and the tales he told were about the interesting characters that had come and gone during his nearly fourscore years.
     He and Mrs. Hill have no children and his nearest blood relatives are five nieces, Eleanor Clark of New York, Bessie Brown of Chicago, Susan Peyton, Katie Price and Laura Brook, all of Columbus.

Gallipolis Tribune
December 1943
Transcribed by Lew Casey                                                                                Top of Page

Hill, Priscilla

Death of Mrs. Hill
     Mrs. Priscilla Hill, widow of Dan Hill, a fine old colored lady of 90 or more years, died Saturday at 6:30 p.m. of pneumonia, and will be buried at Pine Street Tuesday by Wetherholt & Entsminger, after services at Paint Creek Baptist Church. Several sons and one daughter survive her. Thomas and James Hill were nephews of the deceased.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, December 3, 1917
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hill, Wiley W.

Death of Wiley W. Hill
     Mr. Wiley W. Hill, whose severe illness has been mentioned by us on several occasions, died at his home near Rodney, in Green township, last Saturday, January 30, 1892, aged 80 years. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo. Allen last Monday forenoon. He was laid to rest away in the family burying ground near his late home by his friends and neighbors. He was a good man in every sense of the word, and we hope some intimate friend will send us a fitting tribute of his character and worth.

Gallipolis Journal
Wed. Feb. 3, 1892,
Vol. LVII, No. 2
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                      Top of Page

Hill, Willie

DIED
     HILL - Willie, son of Charles A. and Josephine Hill, died November 29, 1881, aged four months. Funeral from the family residence this afternoon at two o'clock.

Gallipolis Bulletin
November 29, 1881
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Hillman, Thomas

Patriot Man, 66, Dies While On Job as Trustee
Thomas Hillman Succumbs Suddenly On Lime Truck
     Thomas Hillman, 66, whose address was Patriot, died suddenly about 3 o'clock Friday afternoon while engaged at his duty as Walnut Township Trustee.
     Mr. Hillman had been at the quarry on the John. J. Wood place and was accompanying the truck with a load of lime which was to be distributed on a road to be repaired, when he slumped over in the seat and expired before aid could reach him. He was going down the hill jut this side of the John Gills home on Route 141.
     Mr. Hillman was a native of Elliott County, KY. He came to Gallia County in 1928 and bought the Wash McCauley place in Walnut Township, about a mile distant from Olive Church, where he has since lived.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson Hillman, three daughters and a son; Mrs. Ora Holbrook, Pedro Route 1; Mrs. Opal Eblin, Dayton; Mrs. Lora Wells of Waterloo and Orville at home. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Rigsby and Mrs. Tennessee Renfro of Ashland, KY.
     The body will be at his late home after 6 o'clock this evening and friends may call. Funeral services will be held there Monday morning at 10 o'clock and burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery by W.W. Phillips of Waterloo.

[Note: Died Sept. 25, 1942]

Gallipolis Paper
Sept. 1942
From the Debbie Carter Evans Collection
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hineman, Dora Phillips

Dora Phillips Hineman Dies in Kan. Home
Success Achieved By Her Husband, With Her Aid, Is Epic Of Old West
     Word was received by Mrs. Ernest Spear of this city that her sister, Mrs. Herbert Hineman, had died at her home at Dighton, Kansas, late Saturday. Her kinfolk and old friends hereabouts were aware of her illness and there had been mention of it in The Tribune.
     Mrs. Hineman was formerly Dora Phillips and was born in Harrison tp. 72 years ago. She was a daughter of Peter and Mary Phillips. Mr. Hineman also was born and reared in this county. After their marriage they went to Kansas in 1885; and the story of their lives, of their amazing success, should become an epic in the history of the "Winning of the West."
     Their assets consisted chiefly of $18 and a yoke of oxen, but they went to work with a will where land was fertile and cheap and plentiful. Today the land holdings of Herbert Hineman embrace eight sections, 5,120 acres, and some small farms, and he is known far and wide as a raiser of mules, horses and cattle on an extensive scale.
     Mrs. Hineman is survived by, besides her husband and the sister named, two sons, George and Albert Hineman, several grandchildren, brothers, Ben Phillips of Addison tp. and Ed Phillips of Green tp. and sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Stormont of Canal Winchester and Mrs. Jane Tope of Walnut tp.
     Funeral services were to be held at Dighton at 2 this afternoon. Among those attending will be W. W. Phillips, a nephew, funeral director of Waterloo, and Mrs. Phillips and their son, Dr. Fred Phillips of Zanesville, who left several days to visit their Kansas kinfolk.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote “ June 10, 1939” on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. June 1939, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Stormont file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Hineman, Florence

Florence Hineman
     Funeral services for Florence Marie Unroe Hineman, 73, who died Monday morning will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Lusher and Rev. Ted Ball officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Mercerville. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home anytime after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
     She married Clarence L. Hineman in April, 1918. He preceded her in death in November, 1967. One son, Clarence N. Hineman, Rt. 2, Crown City, survives along with one daughter, Mrs. Orville (Shirley) McMaster, Westerville. One brother, Judson Unroe, Hendersonville, Tenn., survives along with six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Four brothers, Harold, Lawrence, Lewis and Wilbur Ray, preceded her in death. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Alpha Windon Unroe.
     Mrs. Hineman was a foster grandparent at the Gallipolis State Institute, having resigned in September, 1977, due to her health. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Mercerville Grange No. 1727.
     Pallbearers will be Russell Unroe, Joseph Hineman, David Hineman, Walter Hineman, Charles Hineman and Steve McMaster.

Hineman, Herbert

Herbert Hineman, Noted As Raiser Of Mules, Dies
Gallia Co. Native Located Years Ago At Dighton, Kan.
     Herbert Hineman, long reputed to be "the largest breeder of mammoth jacks and mules in the United States," died Tuesday, his 82nd birthday, at his home in Dighton, Kansas. He was a native of Guyan Twp. and had made occasional visits to his native heath since he located in Kansas in 1885. News of his passing came to Mrs. Ernest Spear, whose sister, Dora Phillips, married Mr. Hineman and died in Dighton in 1939.
     W.W. Phillips, Waterloo funeral director, who was a nephew of the Hinemans, left today for Dighton to attend the funeral. A letter from Mr. Hineman was received Tuesday by Mrs. Spear. It told about him being hurt recently when he and others were loading a jack to be shipped to South America. He was thrown to the ground but his most serious injury, he wrote, was a sprained ankle. No bones were broken, but the sprain caused a blood clot, which in turn proved fatal, according to the latest word received.
     Associated with Mr. Hineman in mule-raising was his son, George, who lives just across the road from the parental home. Their famous ranch is known as "Hineman's Jack Farm." Another son, Albert, lives on his own nearby farm.
     The elder Mr. Hineman was a half-brother of the late A.J. Stormont, who also spent some of his early years in the Sunflower State. Some further information may be available soon as to extent of the Hineman business, but it is known that their animals won numerous prizes at the great fairs east and west of the Mississippi.
     Dighton is about 50 miles north of Dodge City.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote "Jan. 14, 1947" on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. January 1947, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Stormont file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Hinkle, George E.

     IRONTON - Minister George Earl Hinkle, 92, of Aid, Ohio died Friday in Lawrence County Medical Center.
     Survived by his wife Vivian Gwinn Hinkle, he was a retired welder for CSX Transportation Inc. Also surviving are four daughters, Margarie Dunn of Dayton, Phyllis Drummond of Apopka, Fla., Avis McMahan of Marshall, Ark., and Dorothy Fuller of Pedro; and one son, Clay Hinkle of Hamilton.
     Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will follow in Aid Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Sunday Times-Sentinel
July 31, 1988
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                Top of Page

Hinson, Edith S.

     Edith Sarah Hinson, 90, State Route 554, Bidwell, died Sunday, April 4, 1993, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 29, 1902 in Bidwell, daughter of the late Melvin E. and Eva O. Denney Glassburn. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Point Pleasant, and the Gallia County Senior Citizens.
     Survivors include four sons, Ralph C. Hinson of Streamwood, Ill., Carl E. Hinson of Harleyville, Pa., Arthur R. Hinson of Bidwell, and Virgil E. Hinson of New Port Richey, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Alvin (Mary) Adkins of Sebring, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn, Dec. 12, 1969, and two brothers.
     Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with Elder Allen Fine officiating. Burial will be in the Denney Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6-9.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 6, 1993
Transcribed by J. Farley

Hite, Eva

     Mrs. Walter (Jack) Hite, the former Eva Warneke of Gallia, Ohio, died suddenly while visiting in Columbus last week. She is survived by her husband, Jack and a sister, Irene of Ironton. Two sisters-in-law, Miss Louise Hite, Ironton and Mrs. Neva Lee Warneke of Gallia, survive.
     She was born at Gallia, the daughter of Henry J. and Anna Smith Warneke, both deceased. One brother, Chester Warneke of Gallia also preceded her in death.
     Memorial services were in charge of the Rev. Robert Ball at the Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton on Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, April 23, 1974
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hitlin, Ruth Emily

Ruth Emily Hitlin
     Ruth Emily Hitlin, 91, of Gallipolis, died Monday, August 5, 1996 in the Scenic Hills Nursing Center.
Born July 24, 1905 in College Point, New York, daughter of the late Edward Linkede and Mary Drebling Linkede, she was a homemaker.
     A member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, she served on the vestry and was a member of the Episcopal Church Women. She was a member of the French Art Colony and the Gallia County Historical Society.
     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edwin Hitlin on February 21, 1982. They were married in Winfield, New York, on Sept. 20, 1924. She was also preceded in death by a son, John E. Hitlin Jr., who died in action during World War II; a daughter, Jean Gloss; and by four brothers and one sister.
     Surviving are a son-in-law, Eugene Gloss of Gallipolis; four grandchildren, Linda (Doug) Fatica of Perrysburg, Susan (Randy) Breech of Gallipolis, Eugene (Barbara) Gloss of Pickerington, and John Gloss of Gallipolis; and eight great-grandchildren.
     Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 1996 in St. Peter's Episco- [Note! Obit copy cut off]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 6, 1996
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

Hively, Charles

Death of Charles Hively
     Mr. Chas. Hively, of Harrison township, died Friday morning July 17, 1903, at 5 o’clock, aged about 42. His funeral services were today at Mt. Pleasant U. B. Church where the burial was also.
      He left a wife and seven children. His wife was a daughter of Mr. Abe Houck. He had been in bed nine months, and was accounted a first rate man, but left but little property.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, July 15, 1903
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron              

Hively, Charles

     Mr. Charles Hively died at his home in Harrison Township last Friday morning, aged 42 years. He had been sick several months and leaves a wife and several children to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted last Saturday at Mt. Pleasant U. B. Church, where interment occurred.

[Note: Buried Dickey Chapel, Harrison Township; Born 1857; Died 1903]

The Gallipolis Ohio Bulletin
July 24, 1903
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                     Top of Page

Hively, James E.

James E. Hively, 65, Dies At Home in Columbus
     James E. Hively, 65, former Walnut Twp. farmer, died this morning at two o'clock at his home at 444 Hilltonia Ave., Columbus, after a week's illness. Up until the time of his illness he was employed at the Columbus General Depot.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Warren Ave. Church of the Nazarene in Columbus and burial will be made in Sunset Cemetery there.
     The decedent was born in Northup. His parents, both dead, were Charles and Elvi Houck Hively. His wife, the former Roxie Tipton, a Gallia Countian, survives. When he lived in Gallia County he was a member of the Mina Chapel Baptist Church.
     Three children survive: Richard, Robert, and Beatrice, Columbus. These brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Lola Johnson and Mrs. Marie Beck, Gallipolis; Lee Hively, Bidwell; Stanley, Northup; Waldo, Northup; and Mrs. May Kerns, Columbus.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth November 11, 1886; date of death November 28, 1951; middle name Elbin.]

Newspaper (prob. November 1951, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Hively-Watts-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Hively, John McIntyre

'Mack' Hively 85, Died Sunday
Rites To Be Held At Mt. Carmel At 2:30 Tuesday
     John McIntyre Hively died at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at his home near Mt. Carmel Church in Harrison Twp. He was 85 years old, having been born in 1857. He had been seriously ill for 22 weeks.
Decedent was the youngest son of John and Elizabeth Watts Hively and was the last survivor of his generation of the family. His whole life was spent in this county.
     In 1880 he married Catherine DeWitt and she and these four daughters survive him: Mrs. Alice Lear, Ora, Lottie and Fern, all at home. Three sons preceded him in death.
     Since young manhood he had been a Methodist and for many years had been a faithful member and regular attendant of Mt. Carmel Church.
     There the funeral services will be held at 2:30 Tuesday, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial at the same place by O.E. Elliot.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth January 18, 1857; date of death October 11, 1942.]

Newspaper (prob. October 1942, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Hively-Watts-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Hively, Roma

Roma Hively Dies Tuesday
     Roma Hively, who would have been 90 on March 11, died at the home of Ray Hively in Columbus at 5:20 a.m., Tuesday. She had lived her lifetime in the Lincoln Ridge community and had gone to Columbus to make her home in the past two years.
     She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Martha Dewitt Hively and was the last of her immediate family. She was born in Harrison twp., on March 11, 1866. Her only survivors in this county are two nieces, Mrs. Lola Johnson and Mrs. Marie Beck, both of Garfield Ave.
     Brief funeral services will be held in Columbus on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Following those services the body will be brought to the C. R. Halley Funeral home at Mercerville. Final rites will be conducted at the Dickey-Mt. Pleasant church, at 2 p.m., Thursday, with Rev. Earl Cremeens officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote “3-6-1956” on this obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. March 1956, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Hively-Watts-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Hively, Waldo

Waldo Hively Dies Suddenly
     Waldo L. Hively, 66 died very suddenly at 1 p.m. Monday at his home on Lincoln Ridge, Harrison Twp. He was seated in a chair, when he slumped over to the floor. He had complained of a severe headache Monday morning. His aunt, Mrs. Roma Hively, who resided with him, was in the room at the time of his collapse.
     He was born Dec. 25, 1889, the son of the late Charles and Elvira Houck Hively in Harrison Twp. three sisters and two brothers survive. The sisters are Mrs. Lola Johnson, Garfield Ave., Gallipolis, Mrs. Marie Beck, same address, and Mrs. May Kerns, Columbus. Lee Hively, Bidwell, and Stanley Hively, Northup, are the surviving brothers.
     Funeral services will be conducted from the Mt. Pleasant (Dickey) church at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. E. V. Cremeens officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery conducted by C. R. Halley Funeral Home. Friends my call at the late residence after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote “1-31-1955” on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1955, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Hively-Watts-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Hixon, Ruby Ross

In Memory
     God has ordained that, day precedes night, light darkness, sunshine shadow, joy sorrow, life death. Yet in a divine sense, day follows, night, light follows darkness, sunshine follows shadow, joy follows sorrow and life follows death.
     On Oct 2, 1922, the grim reaper entered this beautiful home, and claimed as its victim Mrs. Ruby (Ross) Hixon of Erie, Pa. She was born in Gallia county, Ohio, August 25, 1894, and at the time of her death was aged 28 years 1 month and 8 days. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, Lawrence Hixon, two chldren, Hazel and Ruth, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ross of Bladen and brothers and sisters, Bertie, Raymond, Homer and Mabel, all of Bladen, Charles of Chicago, Bessie and Clemma of Erie, Pa., and a host of other relatives and friends.
     The shadows gather, sorrow hangs heavy, death has come, but in the divine life follows death. Then today she is with Jesus, alive, forevermore happy and contented. She was converted April 20, 1922, and lived a true Christian until Jesus said "Come up higher to the home I have prepared for you" from the formation of the world. She was faithful and devoted as a wife, loving and self-sacrificing as a mother, dutiful and affectionate as a daughter, kind and unselfish as a sister, true and loyal as a friend, her life and character of stainless purity. Hers was the noblest type of pure womanhood.
     She is not dead, the girl of our affections, but gone into that land where she no longer needs our poor protection. Christ paved the way making it possible for all such as she to enter into that place of Heavenly rest where guardianship angels protect and there safe from temptations, free from polutions, she lives whom we call dead.

                                                                                Mrs. Essa Wilson
                                                                                Huntington, W. Va.
Gallipolis paper
Oct. 2, 1922
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Hixon, Ruby (Ross)

In Memory
     Mrs. Ruby (Ross) Hixon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ross of Bladen, departed this life at her home in Erie, Pa., October 2, 1922, after a lingering illness which baffled all medical skill. She was born in Gallia county August 25, 1894, and at the time of her death was aged 28 years, 1 month and 7 days.        
     Besides her parents, she leaves two children, Hazel and Ruth, who will miss a mother's loving care. The following brothers and sisters also survive her: Bertie, Raymond, Homer and Mabel, of Blanden, Charles of Chicago and Clemma and Bessie of Erie, Pa. Another brother, Harry, preceded her in death several years ago.
     She experienced conversion April 20, 1922, and lived a consistent christian until she was called to her eternal home. She was the wife of Lawrence Hixon, formerly of the Bladen neighborhood, and was loved by all who knew her. She was buried in the beautiful Erie cemetery.

Hixson, Homer

     Homer Hixson died Sept. 1st, result of flux. He lingered about six weeks. He leaves a wife and one child.

The Gallipolis Journal
Waterloo News Notes
Wednesday, September 18, 1892
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hixson, Vera F.

     Vera F. Hixson, 81, 45 Spruce St., Gallipolis, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday in Holzer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the past several years.
     Born Jan. 20, 1904, at Amesville, she was the daughter of the late Pearl and Bessie Vandyke Keirns.
She married Virgil Hixson on Dec. 31, 1924, at Athens, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1979. Together, they operated A.K. Merriman Jewelry Store in Gallipolis for 25 years until 1954, and then operated Farmers Hardware in Gallipolis until 1969. They were also active in building and development in the Gallipolis and Athens areas. She was a member of Church of God on Garfield Avenue.
     Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Young of Athens, and Mrs. Charlotte Carder of Toledo; five nieces and nephews; and a close fiend, Mrs. Dorothy Morris of Bidwell. She was preceded in death by a sister.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Hooper Ridge Church, near Athens, with the Rev. Paul Voss officiating. Burial will be in Hooper Ridge cemetery. Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Pallbearers will be Gary Clark, David Laywell, Bob Laywell, Deana Laywell and Mark Clark.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

Hoachim, Frances

YOUNG GIRL IS APOPLEXY VICTIM
Frances Hoachim of Thivener Died Suddenly Friday Night -- Funeral Sunday
     Miss Frances Hoachim, aged 13 years, passed away Friday night at 12 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Porter. She had been in the best of health but was taken ill after supper with a pain in her head She later became unconscious and died of a bursted blood vessel in the head. Rev. Venz preached the funeral at Bethel Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                 Top of Page

Hobbs, Elisha

DIED
     HOBBS---Elisha Hobbs, on the 16th of October, 1886, in his ninety-fourth year. He was a son of Timothy and Hannah BELL HOBBS; born in Randolph county, Virginia, April 27th, 1793. Elisha Hobbs may be justly termed one of the pioneers of this country. His parents moved to this State in 1800, when Indians were plenty though friendly. Mr. H served in the war of 1812, and was stationed at Urbana, Ohio. He was an honest, quiet, friendly citizen of Guyan Township for many years. In time of the late war three of his sons enlisted, serving four years each; Henry, the youngest of the three, was a Captain, and was wounded at Pittsburg Landing. Mr. Hobbs was a pensioner for several years before his death was worthy of all he received.
     His decline was slow and gradual; several years before his death he lost th light in one of his eyes, the other remained moderately good until the last. A short time before his death he fell coming in at the door, from which he never recovered.Father Hobbs never made any public profession of religion, but has told the writer for many years that his peace was made with God. He passed away without pain and in his right mind. As a light goes out for want of oil, so was his last, as though a deep sleep had come over him.

J.E.CALDWELL

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, November 24, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Hoffman, Ella (Mink)

Death Comes To Mrs. Wm. Hoffman
Estimable Woman of Campaign
     Mrs. Ella Hoffman, wife of Wm. Hoffman of Springfield Township died at the Holzer Hospital, at about 1 o’clock Tuesday. She had been in poor health 16 years. Last week she underwent an operation, but her condition was such that surgical skill was unavailing.
     Mrs. Hoffman was a most estimable Christain (sic) woman, a member of the Methodist church, and respected and esteemed by all who knew her.
     She was a daughter of John Mink, deceased, and was born near Addison in April, 1861. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Merch I. Clark, one brother, Harrison Mink, and two sisters, Mrs. R. E. Fulton and Mrs. J. V. Fulton. All these keenly feel the loss of a loved one.
     The funeral services were held at the Hoffman residence at 2 o’clock yesterday, Rev. W. J. Fulton officiating. Burial at Campaign by Wetherholt.

[Note: Stone is in Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis]

Gallipolis Journal
Friday, September 25, 1914
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux                                                                          Top of Page

Holcomb, A.T.

A.T.Holcomb Dies
     Portsmouth, Mar. 17. (A.P.)---Judge A. T. Holcomb, 91, dean of Scioto County Bar Association and oldest graduate of Ohio University, died here today. He served in legistlature of 1891 and was a native of Vinton, Gallia county.
     Judge Holcomb was an able lawyer and long prominent in politics. He was born Nov. 19, 1846, and was graduated from Ohio University in 1867. He had attended school at Vinton and Ewing on while assisting his father in a country store.
     He studied law under his uncle, Gen. Anselm Tupper Holcomb, and taught school at Vinton and Rodney and at Morefield, Ky. He was admitted to bar in Bates county, Mo., where his parents moved after the Civil War. He had lived in Portsmouth since 1875.

[Note; stone in Old Holcomb Cemetery in Huntington Twp., Gallia County]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 17, 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Holcomb, Dessie Mae Russell

     Dessie M. Holcomb, 86, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007 in the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a homemaker and member of the Fair Haven United Methodist Church in Kanauga, Ohio.
     She was born March 23, 1920 in Gallia County, a daughter to the late Jess and Ella Montgomery Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Allen and Essie Lee; and brothers, Dick and Roy Russell.
     She is survived by her husband, Fred “Mugs” Holcomb of Point Pleasant; and nieces and nephews, Charlie W. Pickens, Phillip A (Genny) Pickens, Sharon E. (Russell) Rogers, Michael E. (Sharon) Pickens, Paul (Pam) Pickens, Sheila Hall, Angie (Rick) Johnson and Sandy (Gilbert) Milliron.
     Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Dan Lamphier officiating. Burial will be in Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from noon-1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 27, 2007
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

Holcomb, Edna Ellen

     Edna Ellen Holcomb, 87, a former resident of Chillicothe Road, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Hemby residence, Evergreen. She had been in failing health for several years. She was born March 5, 1896, at Alice, Ohio, daughter of the late John V. and Mary Huntley Soles. She married Rev. Carey Holcomb on Dec. 18, 1915, in Gallipolis. He preceded her in death on July 4, 1971.
     Mrs. Holcomb is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Don (Bernice) Facemire, Kanauga and Mrs. Wilma Ward, Columbus. One daughter, Edith preceded her in death. Four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren survive. She was the last of her immediate family. Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
     Mrs. Holcomb spent all her life in Gallia County. She was a member of the Gallipolis Church of Christ in Christian Union.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Church of Christ in Christian Union, Eastern Avenue. Rev. George Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery [Huntington Township] at Alice. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 7-9 Thursday. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service.
     Pallbearers will be Charles Saunders, Clyde Casto, Roger Cromlish, Clyde Dunlap, Bill Jewett and Raymond Dale Saunders.

[Note: Died April 27, 1983]

Gallipolis Paper
April 28, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Holcomb, Edward Tupper

     Edward Tupper Holcomb was born in Huntington Township, Gallia County, Ohio, January 4th, 1822, and died at Vinton on the 6th day of February, 1895, of apoplexy.
     He was the youngest child of the late Gen. Samuel R. Holcomb and Sarah Ewing, the latter dying in 1850, and the former in 1867. Of this union eight children, who attained majority, were born, viz.: Gen. Anselm T. Holcomb, Mrs. Ann S. Holcomb, Mrs. Laura McMillin, Mrs. Taphena Matthews, Mrs. Calphurnia McUmber, Stephen Holcomb, John E. Holcomb, and the subject of this notice, all of whom have departed this life.
     Mr. Holcomb, in early manhood, was admitted to the Bar of Ohio, but never entered into the active practice of law. He chose the occupation of merchant, which he pursued until about twenty years ago, when he retired. He was united in marriage, on the 23rd day of February, 1847, to Mrs. Elizabeth (Mitchell) Moreland, with whom he lived almost half a century and leaves four children, viz.: Mrs. Chas B. Robinson, of Vinton, Chauncey M. Holcomb, of Gallipolis, Mrs. Thomas G. Trimbly, of Frazeysburg, and Walter Holcomb, of Vinton.
     He was, during his entire life, an omnivorous reader, and was probably at the time of his demise, the best posted man in English history in Gallia County. His favorite authors were Shakespeare, Pope, Dickens and Burns. His memory was phenomenally retentive, being able, as he was, to quote from scores of authors, scores of pages, and by the hour, and upon the moment. He was a Puritanically honest man, and died without owing any man a cent. He possessed a keen sense of humor, and had the highest regard for the truth. To his friends, he was as true as the needle to the north.
     “Lofty, and sour, to them that loved him not; But to those men that sought him, sweet as summer.”
He ever manifested an intense interest in the political welfare of his country, which he freely and fearlessly discussed, and is the last of that Spartan, outspoken, intrepid, restless (but now resting) band of Union Abolitionist, at Vinton, with Union Forever, Right or Wrong, on their lips in the dark days of the Sixties, and of whom were Moses R. Matthews, Phineas Matthews, Hamilton H. Butler, Rev. Robinson Breare, Wm. Symmes, Stephen Wilcox, Duncan McLish, James Glenn, Dr. Ira Holcomb, Dr. Henry S. Eaton, George W. Eagle and George Ewing. He looked at death with the stoicism of an Epictetus and it came as he wished, sudden, painless and peaceful, “And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that Generation.”

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, Feb. 16, 1895
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                Top of Page

Holcomb, Ella, Mrs

Dies in Clay Tp., - Rites at Bethel
     Mrs. Ella Holcomb, aged 78, widow of M. H. Holcomb, died at the home of her son, Elmer Holcomb, Bladen R.D. (clay tp) at 3 o'clock Satuday afternoon.
     Death resulted from pneumonia, which was the cause of three or four deaths in the county during the week-end. Mrs. Holcomb had been ill two weeks and critically so for one week.
     She was an Elliott before her marriage and was a lifelong resident of the section in whch she died. There survive in addition to the son, four daughters, Mrs. James Martin of this city; Mrs. Vance, who recently left here to join her husband in Huntington; Mrs. E. C. Bostic of Bladen and another whose name and adress were not learned.
     Funeral services were held this afternoon at Bethel, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial there by C. R. Halley.

Gallipolis newspaper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Holcomb, Grace Lydia Breare

MRS. HOLCOMB DEAD.
     Mrs.Grace Lydia Breare Holcomb,aged 67 years, wife of Judge A.T. Holcomb, died at the family home, 830 Ninth street, Sunday morning at 9:30 after a lingering illness with the stomach trouble. Besides her husband she leaves two sons. Anselm T. Holcomb, Jr., and R. Breare Holcomb.
     The funeral will take place at Mrs. Holcomb's native home, Vinton, Gallia county, Wednesday afternoon.

August 9, 1915
Portsmouth Daily Times.
Transcribed by Madge McClain Staley                                                             Top of Page

Holcomb, Hobart

IN MEMORY (A poem precedes the following.)
     Hobart Holcomb, son of Reuben W. and Jessie N. Holcomb, was born August 7, 1903, died May 9, 1937, aged 33 years, 8 months and 2 days. On June 17, 1921, he and Miss Adrah Buechler of Vinton were united in marriage and for 16 years their married life was one of glad, sweet song, being lovers until the death messenger came for him. It is so hard to understand why our loved ones have to be taken in early life when life is so sweet, yet we can say in our deep grief, "Thy will, oh Lord, not ours, be done." While he never united with any church, he was a loyal and most generous supporter of many. He was known and loved far and near for his kindness and ready help to those in need.
     Hobart has joined his beloved father who preceded him in death only eleven weeks ago, leaving his idolized wife, mother, three brothers, Ira of Logan, Carey of Gallipolis and Cline of Radcliff, six nieces and seven nephews of whom he was very fond, besides hosts of friends and neighbors who will with sadness miss his bright face and cheery greetings.

[Note: From death certificate mother's name given as Jessie Lang. His burial was at Vinton.]

Newspaper (prob. May 1937, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Hutsinpillar-Winsor-Gibbons file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Holcomb, Hollis June

Ill Eight Hours, Woman Dies
     Mrs. Lee Holcomb, 19, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Saturday in a Weirton, WV, hospital after an illness of about eight hours. Decedent had been poorly for some time.
     Hollis June Johnson Holcomb was born May 10, 1933, in Gallia County to Hollis Perkins (Pearly) Johnson and Gladys Campbell Johnson. The Holcombs were married Dec 15, 1951 in Gallipolis.
     Survivors include her parents, husband, three brothers and one sister.
     Final rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Providence Baptist Church, C.R. Hailey Funeral Home in charge. The Rev. W.H. Green, Pastor of the first Baptist Church, Gallipolis, will officiate. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the home of Pearly Johnson, back of Bladen, until the funeral hour.

[Note: Death Certificate...Hollice June Holcomb born May 10, 1933; died Oct. 18, 1952..cause of death..Myocardial exhaustion, anemia and pregnancy. Burial: Bethel Cemetery. Parents Perkins Johnson and Myrle Shaw(mother listed different than obit.]

Gallipolis Paper
Oct. 1952
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Holcomb, John Robert

     John Robert Holcomb, 11, died Sunday morning in a Gallipolis hospital. He was born in Gallipolis, Dec 17, 1954, son of C. Wesley and the late Helen Wheeler Holcomb. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wesley Holcomb of Middleport, and two brothers, David of Virginia Beach, Va., and Charles, at home, and a half-sister, Cindy Miller of Baltimore, Md. Other suvivors are the grandparents, Mrs. Myrtle Holcomb of Gallipolis, Kenneth Wheeler of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Marcus Davis of Columbus.
     Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home with burial in Providence Cemetery.

[Tombstone reads Born 12-17-1954 - died 5-1-1966]

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1966
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Holcomb, Mary

Death Of Mrs. Mary Holcomb
     Another of our eldest residents has passed from us, having answered that summons which must be eventually answered by the whole human race.
     Last Wednesday, December 10, 1890, Mrs. Holcomb breathed her last, at her home on the Portsmouth Road. Mrs. Holcomb whose maiden name was Mary Baxton, was born in Lincolnshire, England in March, 1822. At an early age she moved with her parents to the United States and located in Albany, Meigs County, Ohio. She lived at this place until she was 18 years old, when she was married to Mr. Francis Holcomb, with whom she came to Gallipolis, where she lived ever since.
     Mr. Holcolm died ten years ago and his wife has since lived in the home place Mrs. Holcomb was not only one of the oldest but one of our honored residents. At the ripe age, after having encountered
"The conflicts and the strife And all the [can't read] discipline of life." She has been so true to the trusts reposed in her that not only her children, but a large circle of friends "rise up and call her blessed."
     The sons and daughters who survive her are Messrs. Henry and Frank Holcomb, Mrs. John Lupten, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Mrs. Thomas Bell [or Ball], Mrs. James Shaw, Mrs. A.T. Duncan and Mrs. A.L. Waugh.
     Her funeral took place from her residence on Monday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. John Mascare[?].

[Note: Buried in Mound Hill in Gallipolis Township]

Gallipolis Bulletin
December, 1890
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Holcomb, Polly C.

     Mrs. Polly C. Holcomb died Friday, Dec. 2, 1904, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Abram Evans, of Vinton. She was a widow of the late Samuel Holcomb and about 74 years of age. The funeral services were held Saturday at Brush Church, interment following beside her husband. She was a most esteemable old lady, highly respected by all who knew her and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her demise. Besides a brother, Richard Cahoon, of Obal, she is survived by five children, Richard, Will, Lee, Henry and Mrs. Abram Evans.

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 16, 1904
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Holcomb, Reuben W.

Reuben W. Holcomb, A Section Foreman, Dies Early Today
     Reuben W. Holcomb, whose home was near Alice, died at the Holzer Hospital at 7:40 this morning. He was a native of Huntington tp.
     He was a section foreman on the Chesapeake & Ohio lines and had been in poor health since he was hurt in a collision while on duty near Minerton several years ago. After recuperating somewhat from his injuries, he entered the hospital and underwent an abdominal operation, and another operation was performed since he entered the hospital this month.
     Mr. Holcomb was twice married. His second wife and several children survive. Among the children are Rev. Carey Holcomb of this city, Ira of Ewington, and Hobart of near Vinton.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. George Sagen at the Vinton Baptist Church at 1:30 Wednesday. Burial in Vinton Memorial cemetery by Butler under the auspices of the McArthur Masons.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Feb. 22, 1937

R. W. Holcomb Rites
     Funeral services for Reuben W. Holcomb will be held at the home near Alice, instead of at the Vinton Baptist Church, at 1:30 Wednesday. Rev. George Sagen will officiate. Burial will be under Masonic auspices in Vinton Memorial Park by Butler.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1937
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hollandsworth, James Madison

Former Gallia County Minister Dies In Huntington
     Rev. James Madison Hollandsworth, 78 years old, died at his home in Huntington Wednesday night after a long illness. Rev. Hollandsworth was a prominent Baptist Minister who at one time was in charge of Good Hope Church, near Crown City and was well known throughout the county. He had been retired several years.
He is survived by his widow and one sister. His body was taken to Lincoln County, WV for burial.

[Note: Death Certificate: born Sept. 1, 1848 (VA); died Jan. 5, 1927 Huntington, Cabell County, WV; 78 years 4 months and 4 days of age. Wife-Ella Short. Parents: Peter and Mary Hollandsworth. Burial Smith Cemetery, Lincoln Co. WV]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan. 6, 1927
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Holley, Audra Ernestine

     Audra Ernestine Holley, 80, Gallipolis, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 at Holzer Medical Center. Born Feb. 28, 1918, in Gallia County, daughter of the late Victor and Edith Slater Halley, she was retired following 25 years service at Gallipolis Developmental Center.
     She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Denville Holley and by two sisters and two brothers. Surviving are two daughters, Sue (Charles) McGuire of Grove City and Lynn (Edward) Gardner of Gallipolis; two sons, Roger (Carolyn) Holley and Charles Denville (Mary) Holley, Jr., both of Gallipolis, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jake Halley of Tennessee, Lary Halley of Bidwell and Virgil Halley of Williamport and two sisters, Patricia clarke of Columbus and Betty Lane of Crown City.  
     Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 9, 1998
Submitted by F.K. Brown

Holley, Charles Deville "Dink"

CHARLES DEVILLE "DINK" HOLLEY 63 of Gallipolis, Rt 3, husband of Audra Halley Holley, died yestersay in Holzer Medical Center,Gallipolis. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs Charles (Sue) McGuire of Grove City, and Mrs Edward (Lynn) Gardner of Gallipolis, and two sons Roger and Charles Holley, Jr both of Gallipolis. Funeral 1 p m tomorrow at Waugh- Halley- Wood Funeral home, burial in Ohio Valley Mermory Gardens, friends may call grom 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today at the funeral home.

Huntington Hearld Dispatch
Saturday 9 Feb 1980
Submitted by Ernie Wright                                                                           Top of Page

Holley, Elizabeth

Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Holley
     Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Holley died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meadows at Island Side Monday night, February 21, 1921, at eight o'clock after a long illness. The body will be shipped to Glenwood, W.Va., at which place burial services will be held.
     Mrs. Holley leaves four children, Mrs. W. J. Meadows, A. R. Holley, C. W. Holley and Henry Holley of Fulton, Ky. She was a member of the M. E. Church at Fairfield, W. Va., and has made her home for sometime with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Meadows of this city. Wetherholt & Entsminger have charge of the burial.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 22, 1921
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Holley, Susan

Obituary
     Mrs. Susan Holley, wife of H.P. Holley, died March 8, 1885, after an illness of some time. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and had been a faithful member about 21 years. she died a Christian's death. She leaves a husband and four children and a wide circle of friends to mourn her loss. She was a kind and affectionate Mother and companion and her little children will miss her so.

Gallipolis Paper
March 8, 1885
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Holloway, John W.

Death of Capt. John W. Holloway
     Capt. John W. Holloway, a brother of Mr. James H. Holloway, of this city, died at his residence on Front Street, Gallipolis, Ohio, October 3, 1896 at the age of 75 years. The deceased was born at Mercer's Bottom, this county and was for 59 years a Captain on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers. The last boat he commanded was the Bostona in the Cincinnati and Pomeroy trade and contracted the la-grippe from which he never recovered.
     He was one time Mayor of Gallipolis. He was a man universally beloved and respected.
He left brothers, the Hon. C.M. Holloway of Cincinnati; Capt. James Holloway of Point Pleasant; Mr. Timothy Holloway of Mercer's Bottom and Capt. F.M. Holloway of Gallipolis. Sisters--Mrs. J.W. Ross of Bush's Mill, Gallia County and Mrs. Samuel Gillen of Ohio.
     He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and his funeral services will be conducted at the Presbyterian Church, Gallipolis, at 2 o'clock this afternoon by Rev. Dillon, the interment following at Mound Hill.
The pallbearers will be J.M. Kerr, Judge Thomas, Enoch Russell, Capt. R.L. Hamilton, Capt. Maddy and Capt. John Martin.

Captain Holloway Dead
(Special dispatch to the Enquirer)

GALLIPOLIS, OHIO, OCTOBER 3
     Captain John Holloway, one of the oldest steamboat masters, who ran this river when it was navigated by flatboats years ago and a brother of Commodore C.M. Holloway of Cincinnati, died here today of consumption. He ran the river for half a century and for the past 30 years has trodden the hurricane decks of Big Sandy packets. He was extensively known in Cincinnati, where most of his relatives live and at every port between Pomeroy and the Queen City. He was 76 years of age and leaves a wife and one child.

Death of Captain John Holloway at Gallipolis
     Captain John Holloway, notice of whose death in Gallipolis appeared in these columns yesterday, was the father of the late Pilot William Holloway. Capt. Holloway was one of the pioneer boatmen of the Great Kanawha and Ohio Rivers and was one among the original pilots. His last steamboating was on the Bostona, which boat he commanded in the Pomeroy and Cincinnati trade, resigned after the death of his son, William.
He was a social, kindly man, who loved his neighbor, was a consistent member of the Methodist Church and after a long and industrious life of usefulness, died in peace, leaving a widow and many relatives and friends to mourn his demise.

Captain John Holloway
A Veteran Riverman, Passes To The Great Beyond
(Special by Telegraph to the Times-Star)

     Gallipolis, Ohio, Oct. 3--Captain John M. Holloway, aged seventy-six, well known steamboat captain died at his home on Front Street Saturday of complications of diseases. He was one of the oldest steamboat men in Western waters, having begun his career as a flatboat man, before the days of the Ohio River steam crafts and continued in active service until a few years ago, when ill health enforced his retirement.
He was a brother of Commodore C.M. Holloway of Cincinnati and father of the late Wm. Holloway, one of the most daring and skillful pilots whoever handled the wheel.
The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon.

Death of John W. Holloway
     Capt. John W. Holloway passed away at his home on Front Street last Saturday morning, aged 75 years. Four years ago he suffered an attack of la-grippe, from which he never recovered. His lungs were affected and two weeks ago was compelled to take his bed. He gradually grew worse until he passed away as above stated.
     Capt. Holloway was born Oct. 5, 1821 in Mason County, WV. In 1848 he was united in married to Miss Mary Pollock. Five children blessed the union, only one of whom, Mrs. Frank Bell, survives him. He moved to this city in 1866 and has resided here ever since.
     Capt. Hollloway was one of the old line of steamboatmen, having commenced his career on flatboats. For a number of years he was an honored and trusted employee of the Big Sandy Company, being master of some of the finest boats of that famous line. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and died firm in the faith.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. J.W. Dillon officiating. Interment at Mound Hill, by Hayward & Son. The pallbearers were J.M. Kerr, Judge J.J. Thomas, Enoch Russell, Capt. R. L. Hamilton, Capt. Ed Maddy and Capt. John Martin.

To His Reward
Capt. John Holloway, A Pioneer Steamboatman, Answers The Call
     By the death of John W. Holloway, at his home on Front Street at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, another pioneer steamboatman and time honored citizen passes over to the silent majority. He had been an invalid for about four years, ever since he was a victim of the la-grippe which affected his lungs and left him in impaired health. He was taken bedfast two weeks ago and rapidly faded away. He was resigned to death and welcomed the summons. He fell asleep in the tender arms of Him , who maketh and doeth all things, surrounded by those whose loving hands had cared for him.
     Capt. Holloway was born Oct. 5, 1821, and was therefore seventy-five years of age at the time of his death. His native home was Mason County, WV, where he was reared and educated. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Shelpman Holloway and a gentleman firm in his convictions and fearless in his duty. He came to Gallipolis in 1866 and has resided here ever since. Deceased was married to Miss Mary Pollock, Jan. 25, 1848 and by their union five children were born, three dying in infancy and son, Capt. William Holloway, about six years since, thereby only leaving one to survive him, viz: Mrs. Frank Bell, besides two grandchildren, Miss Bessie Bell, of this city and Mr. Gerrard Holloway of Huntington.
     Capt. Holloway ranked among our pioneer steamboatmen, having followed the river since a mere boy, when flatboats were the only crafts that navigated the stream. Altogether, he was on the river a half century. The first steamer he piloted on the Kanawha River packet Elk. Since then he was on different boats, up till the time he retired from the river on account of ill health. He was master on the Big Sandy packets for years and trod the hurricane decks of the Bostona and Telegraph for eight years. He was regarded as a cautious captain and faithful employee and was one of the oldest commanders on the White Collar Line boats. He was [missing word] happy in his relations to his [missing word] and generous hearted and kind to the world at large. He knew not evil and his departure from this life closes a [missing word] career.
     He was united with the Presbyterian Church in the winter of '78. His funeral will be held Monday afternoon (his 76th birthday anniversary) at 2 o'clock , Rev. J.W. Dillon officiating. Interment will be at Mound Hill under the direction of Hayward & Son. Pallbearers selected by the family: J.M. Kerr, Judge J.J. Thomas, Enoch Russell, Capt. R. F. Hamilton, Capt. Ed Maddy ad Capt. John Martin.

Death of Capt. Holloway
     Capt. John W. Holloway died at his residence on Front Street int his city at 9 o'clock, this Saturday morning, Oct. 3, 1896. He was born in Mason County, WV, Oct. 5, 1821 and would have been 75 years old next Monday. He embarked on the river for a livelihood when only sixteen years old and was first a pilot and did his first work in the Kanawha River on the steamer Elk, climbing higher and higher on various steamers too numerous to mention until he became the Master of the finest boats of the Big Sandy Packet Company and commanded the Telegraph and Bostona so long that he felt and called them his home. Four years ago he was brought home on the Bostona, sick with la-grippe and with one exception when he took the Congo to Cincinnati for Capt. Maddy the following April, he had done no river business since. He improved from that attack of la-grippe but never recovered and continued feeble and became more and more so with his advancing years and when that excessive hot weather of last April came it cut him down dreadfully and with few exceptions he has not left his home since, but plucky and determined he never took his bed until a couple of weeks ago, when physical endurance could endure no longer. To say that his death is regretted by his is to say too little. Those who knew him will mourn his departure as a relative, so manly, so kind, so considerate and charitable and sympathetic and possesed as he was of almost every virtue that we most admire.
He was married to Miss Mary Pollock, of Wheeling, January 25, 1848. By her he became the father of five children, three of whom died in infancy and the big hearted Capt. WIll Holloway, who died six years ago in November, Mrs. Fannie Bell, wife of Mr. Frank Bell, being his only surviving child. These and the widow of his son Will, so inexpressibly near and dear to him and his grandchildren, Bessie Bell and Girard Holloway, so much beloved by him, are left as the outgrowth of that marriage to mourn a loss that has no recompense in this life.
     He left brothers, the Hon. C.M. Holloway of Cincinnati; Capt. James Holloway of Pt. Pleasant; Mr. Timothy Holloway of Mercer's Bottom, WV and Capt. F.M. Holloway of this city. Sisters--Mrs. J.W. Ross of Bush's Mill, this county and Mrs. Sam Gillen of Ohio.
     He has been a resident of this city for thirty years, coming here from Mercer's Bottom.
All through his sickness he has been visited by scores from Captains to roustabouts white and colored, rich and poor. None knew him but to respect and love him. He served the city as Mayor from 79 to 81 and retired with esteem of all. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and his funeral services will be conducted at the Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. Dillon, the interment following at Mound Hill by Hayward & Son. The pallbearers will be J.M. Kerr, Jude Thomas, Enoch Russell, Capt. R.L. Hamilton, Capt. Maddy and Capt. John Martin.
     Hon. C.M. Holloway, son Charles and nephew, Mr. Henry Holloway, of Cincinnati; Capt. James Holloway and wife; Mrs. Joseph Holloway, Mrs.[missing] Holloway and son Fred of Pt. Pleasant; Mr. Tim Holloway and wife of Mercer's Bottom; Mrs. Campbell and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dr. Campbell of Glenwood; Mrs. WIll Holloway and son, Girard, of Huntington and Mrs. Carrie Mann of Danville, VA, are here in attendance upon the funeral of the late Capt. John Holloway. The funeral services were largely attended.

Gallipolis Papers
May, 1896
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                 Top of Page

Holloway, Mary J.

Mrs. Holloway Passed Away
She Had Relatives Living In This City
Had Been Ill For Several Months Before She Was Called By Death
     Mrs. Mary Holloway, wife of the late Captain John Holloway, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Bell, on Third Street, Saturday morning at one o'clock, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Holloway has been a resident of Gallipolis since in the sixties and has several relatives in this city. Mrs. Holloway leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anne Wey of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. F.W. Spencer of Huntington, who are the last of a prominent family of Wheeling, WV. She was the daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Stephen Pollock of Wheeling, WV, who moved to Gallia county in the early sixties.
     Mrs. Holloway was a kind woman with a smile and a word for everyone and whose kindness will be remembered by her friends long after she has passed away.
Girard Holloway of this city is her grandson.

Died
     Mrs. Mary Holloway of Gallipolis, sister of Mrs. S.W. Spencer of this city, died Friday evening and will be buried Monday.

[Note: Death Certificate...born 1826 Wheeling, WV; died May 12, 1906; 80 years of age]

Gallipolis Papers
May, 1906
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Holloway, Mary J.

Death of Mrs. Holloway
     Mrs. Mary J. Holloway, widow of the late Capt. John W. Holloway, died Saturday morning, May 12, 1906, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Bell on Third Ave., aged about 79 years.
     Mrs. Holloway was born near Swan Creek in this county, her maiden name being Pollock. She married Capt. John W. Holloway and they lived in Wheeling for some time, moving to Gallipolis in the sixties. She was the mother of five children all of whom have preceded her except Mrs. Bell. Her husband died about ten years ago. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Bell, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ann Wey of Columbus and Mrs. Francis Spencer of Huntington.
     She had been in declining health for three years and had been confined to the house since last October. She was an intelligent, refined, highly esteemed lady and those who knew her will mourn her death.
     The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, by Rev. Lewis assisted by Rev. Armentrout, interment following at Pine Street cemetery, by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 18, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Holloway, Mattie

Death of Mattie Holloway
     Miss Mattie A. Holloway died suddenly while she lay asleep at the residence of her parents at about 11:30 p.m., Thursday evening Dec. 26, 1895, passing away without a struggle to make the exit from all earthly things.
     She had been weak and somewhat ill from stomach trouble for a long time and a week ago Sunday morning, she was taken quite ill. Her trouble developed into typhoid fever. The disease, to all outward appearances, progressed favorably and everything that could possible be done to assist nature in working out, a cure was not spared. Even to Sunday she was scarcely regarded as dangerous and yesterday, sat propped up in bed and conversed with different members of the family.
     At about 10:30 p.m. she fell asleep and at about 11:30 it was discovered by her sister Mamie, who was watching by her bedside at the time, that she had passed away. It was a terrible shock to all of them. Heart failure was the immediate cause of her death.
     Her funeral services will be conducted at her late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. J.W. Dilles, of the M.E. Church, her burial following at Mount Hill by Hayward & Son.
     She was a daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Frank M. Holloway and 31 years old last September. She was of sweet and exceedingly amiable disposition and a great favorite among her acquaintances and her death causes universal sorrow.
     She was a graduate of our public school and had acted as Governess in Mr. Pullman's family at Kanawha but had never taught. Afterward she learned the millinery business with Miss Sophie Naegele and was with Miss Belle Coffman for five years. Her delicate health, however, would not permit her continuous occupation and she did considerable work at home up to the very day of her death, which is more than ordinary sad one.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday Evening, Dec. 27, 1895
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                 Top of Page

Holloway, William F.

Death of Captain William F. Holloway
     William F. Holloway, only son of Captain John Holloway, of the Bostona and a nephew of Commodore Charles M. Holloway of this city, died in Gallipolis at the home of his father yesterday. He leaves a wife and one boy about 8 years old.
     Billy (that's what everybody called him) was a Louisville and Pittsburgh pilot and stood at the head of his profession and no man who was better known or more beloved on the river. His figure and appearance was fine and his heart went out to the boys in genuine jollity and cheerfulness that made him a favorite wherever he went. Men but looked into his handsome, manly face and the depths of his brown eyes and loved him.
Generous and impulsive Billy! He was saluted and hailed wherever he went. No man ever had grander ideas of truth, of friendships or honor than Billy. He was the champion at all times of the weak, the oppressed or wronged --the embodiment of all that made the olden knights.
     Today the flags will droop at half mast and a thousand friends will drop a tear for their departed friend. The family has the sympathy of all who knew him, while his father with whom the ties grew stronger from boyhood to manhood and death may still comfort himself in the grandson that's left and the thought that he is the father to such a man as Billy, who has not died but passed to rest and peace and the company of good men gone before.

Death of Captain Will F. Holloway
     While it was understood that Capt. Holloway was suffering from valvular disease of the heart and would never, perhaps, be sufficiently well again to engage in active duties, it was fondly hoped when we went to press last week, by friends and physician that he would get about again and live for sometime. Indeed on Wednesday, last, he sat up all day, ate a hearty supper and declared he felt better, but at 3:30 Thursday morning, death came suddenly and unexpectedly.
     Capt. Holloway had been in poor health since last January when he suffered from la grippe, but he kept at his post, only quitting the river in August. The last work he did was on the Government steamer, Woodruff and the pilot's duties on that boat were very onerous, perhaps hastening his ill health. About the middle of October he came up here from his home in Huntington to be with his parents and mother and wife gave him careful and loving attention while his physican, who was a person friend, did all that could be done to restore him to health and vigor, but without avail.
     He felt that his end was near, but told his friends that he was "ready and not afraid". His funeral services ere conducted at the M.E. Church, by Rev. Jonathan Moncure, Saturday afternoon, after which his remains were laid away in the beautiful cemetery of Mound Hill.
     He was the only son of Captain and Mrs. John Holloway, living and had a wide acquaintance on the river from Pittsburgh to Louisville and on the Kanawha, having learned those rivers perfectly when a mere boy of 14 years and as a pilot had no superiors.
     He was married in 1877 to Miss Ella Ricketts, of Guyandotte, who with an eleven year old son survives him. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Frank Bell, of this city. His friends were only limited by his acquaintances. He was of a broad and generous nature, honorable, manly and true and devoted to his family, who are overwhelmed with grief at his departure and who have the deepest sympathy of all in their great loss.

Death of Captain William Holloway
     When announced to our readers last week that Capt. Holloway was quite sick, we had no idea that his end was so near. This opinion, it seems, was shared by most, if not all, of his friends. When therefore, last Thursday morning we heard of his death, which took pace at 3 a.m. that day, we were much shocked and it was hard to realize that he was indeed gone to "that unexplored country, from whose bourn no traveller returns".
      Captain Holloway or "Will" as we knew him, was the only son of Captain John Holloway, so well and honorably known among us. He was a young man of admirable traits of character, cheerful, good hearted and popular with his many associates in business and other capacities. He was a prominent man to steamboat circles, having served in responsible positions on all of the boats of the Cincinnati, Pomeroy, Portsmouth and Big Sandy Packet line which passed this port, besides others. When taken sick, he was holding a position on the Government Snag boat, E.A. Woodruff. Being in possession of a remarkably strong constitution and apparently vigorous health, until within the last year, his sickness was peculiarly trying and his death a more than ordinary shock to his relatives and friends. For some time he was residing in Huntington, WV; but several months since, having been stricken down with a very severe attack of "la grippe" and his strength never having been the same since, he being compelled to take to his bed, hew was in September moved to his parents home in this city, where in the presence of his wife and son and other near and dear ones, he breathed his last at the time above named.
     He was married in Feb. 1877 to Miss Ella Ricketts of Huntington, WV, who with his son, a bright boy of eleven years, survive him and with whom and his parents and sister we deeply sympathize to this their hour of sore affliction.
     His funeral took place from the Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon, Rev. John Moncure officiating, assited by Revs. P.A. Baker and R.R. Coulter. Interment at Mound Hill Cemetery.

Death of Will Holloway
     Capt. Wm. F. Holloway, only son of Capt. John W. Holloway, one among the best known Cincinnati and Louisville packet pilots died at his father's residence in Gallipolis, Ohio, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 1890 and was buried in Gallipolis Cemetery on Saturday following.
     He was extensively known and held in high esteem for his kind and generous disposition. The very deep and general sorrow at his sudden death, the shock to the community, the multiplied offers of kind attention and Christian courtesy to the bereaved family, the thronged church and cemetery on the day of burial, all attested the strong hold he had on his companions and the public generally. He was well and favorably known here.
     Besides a wife and son, he leaves a large number of relatives and a wide circle of friends to mourn his untimely death.

Captain Wm. Holloway Dead
     Will Holloway, the well-known Ohio River pilot, died at the home of his parents in Gallipolis, at 3:30 o'clock last Thursday morning, of dropsical afflection of the heart. His wife, nee Miss Ella Rickkets, was called from this city to the bedside of her dying husband about two weeks ago, his illness at the time having taken a serious turn.
     The deceased resided in this city, with his family, for a number of years and was well and favorably known to most of our citizens. The wife and young son, in their sad bereavement, have the sympathy of the entire community.
Huntington Commercial

DIED
     Pilot William Holloway, of this city, who was a pilot on the Bostona and one of the most popular and efficient riverman known to our people, died last Thursday of dropsy. His funeral took place Saturday, attended by a large concourse of our people. He is the son of Capt. John Holloway, was 39 years of age and leaves a wife and one child.

[Note: Death Certificate...born 1852 Mason County, WV; died Nov. 20, 1891]

Gallipolis Papers [plus other area papers]
November 1891
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                 Top of Page

Holmes, Alice

Wife of Melvin Holmes Passes
     Mrs. Alice Holmes, wife of Melvin H. Holmes, died at 11:30 Wednesday forenoon at their home on Poplar Ridge in Cheshire tp. She suffered a stroke several years ago and another a few days ago.
     Mrs. Holmes was a native and lifelong resident of that community. She was a daughter of the late John Coughenour and was born Aug. 22, 1866, and was therefore, in her 73rd year. She was a member of the Poplar Ridge Baptist church and was a woman of high character and genuinely esteemed in that community. Her husband is quite well-known here and in other parts of the county.
     Decedent is survived by besides her husband, one son, Ferdie, who has been living at the parental home lately; a grandson, Oliver Wendall Holmes, who is with his mother in New York, and by two sisters, Mrs. Angeline Gordon of Bidwell and Mrs. Lew Shaver of Fostoria.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. L. Stephenson at the Poplar church at 2 o'clock Saturday. Burial in Gravel Hill cemetery by J. L. Coleman.

[Note: From tombstone, d. 1939]

No paper or date.
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech

Holmes, Bettie

     Mrs. Henry Holmes, wife of the colored sexton of the Pine Cemetery, died last night (Wednesday). Mr. Holmes's great afflictions have been mentioned on several occasions before. His entire family have been prostrated with dangerous illness, it is supposed from bad water and unhealthy surroundings. It was supposed that the family was somewhat on the mend. His daughter ill for many weeks was beginning to go about some; but Mrs. Holmes seems to have been taken suddenly worse and died. She was a very fine woman and Mr. Holmes will have the sympathy of all.
     The Cemetery trustees should see to it at once that his house is elevated and his situation improved.
     The funeral services took place this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Third Street Baptist Church, Rev. Smith, the Pastor officiating after which the burial at Pine Street Cemetery was conducted by Hayward and Sons.

[Note: died March 28, 1893; 43 years of age]

Gallipolis Journal
March 29, 1893
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Holmes, Fannie

Wife of John Holmes Died Last Evening
Husband Had Long Been in Distressing Health--Funeral Set For 2 [p.m.] Monday
     Mrs. Fannie Holmes, wife of John Holmes, died at 7:45 last evening at their home on Poplar Ridge. She had been ill only a week and her death was due to pneumonia. At frequent intervals there had been mention in these columns of the infirmities and afflictions of Mr. Holmes; but the news of her passing will come as a surprise to many of their friends. Mr. Holmes, in addition to being in poor health, has been quite blind for a good while.

Native of Iowa
     Mrs. Holmes was in her 73rd year, having been born in Iowa on Nov. 23, 1864. She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Dickerson Rowley. She was twice married. Her first husband, Benjamin E. James, who lived in sight of Kyger. They were married on March 21, 1888 and of this union four children survive; Mrs. Deffie Swisher, Ethel, wife of Clarence Grover, Jeanie[?] wife of Clyde Rupe and Corbie James, all of whom live in Cheshire Township.
     She and Mr. Holmes were married June 14, 1920. There are two surviving sisters Mrs. Alice Guy of Clyde, Kansas and Mrs. Maria Fife of Cheshire.
     While Mr. & Mrs. Holmes lived at an end of Poplar Ridge, their farm was the second one beyond A.O. Rupe's in the direction of Kyger.
     Funeral services will be held at Poplar Ridge at 2 o'clock Monday, in charge of Rev. J.L. Stephenson. Burial there by J.L. Coleman.

[Note: She is buried as a James]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 20, 1937
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                 Top of Page

Holmes, Ira Henry

Henry Holmes, Retired Barber, Dies On Sunday
     Ira Henry Holmes, 85, a retired Gallipolis barber, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marvin Stewart, 108 Pine St., at 5 p.m. Sunday. He had been in failing health for five years and his condition worsened last Tuesday.
     He first operated as a barber on the old river boats, the Ben Hurr and Kanawha. Later he opened and operated a shop on Third Ave. below Pine St. and maintained it for a period of 30 years. He was also with the Hill brothers shop, located where the Duke dry cleaners are now situated, for a period of 15 years.
Holmes, who spent his entire life in his native community, was interested in all phases of city life. He served for many years as a man in the 3B precinct. He was a member of Paint Creek Baptist church and the Odd Fellows lodge.
     He was born in a home that formerly stood next door to the home in which he died. His birth date was May 25, 1872, and he was the son of the late Henry Clay and Betty Courtney Holmes. On April 19, 1900, he was married to the former Cora Belle Whiting, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 1955. One daughter was born to this union, Mrs. Marvin (Alta) Stewart. Two granddaughters, Miss Joyce and Maureen Stewart, survive. Another survivor is a brother, Harry Holmes, a Gallipolis florist. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him, Will, Dewey, Mrs. Myrtle Hall and Miss Ora Holmes.
     Funeral services will be held at the late home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Preston Smith of Parkersburg, W. Va., will officate [sic]. Burial will be in Pine Street cemetery under the direction of the C. J. Waugh Funeral home. Friends may call at the late home, 108 Pine St., after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, and until the hour of the service.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote “12-8-1957” on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. December 1957, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Cousins file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Holsten, David

Death of Young Man
     David Holsten, of Chambersburg, died last Wednesday night at Dam 28, where he was employed. He was 21 years old and was married last Fall. He formerly worked on Dam 26 and was a splendid, industrious young man. The funeral services and burial were at Clay Chapel last Friday afternoon under the auspices of the J. O. U. A. M., of which he was a member.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, March 19, 1913
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Holston, Nancey Catherine

     Nancey Catherine, wife of Wm. Holston, died at her home in Chambersburg, Ohio, Saturday, May 15, 1920, at 12:30 o'clock after an illness of several weeks of heart disease. She was the daughter of Peter and Rebecca Provo, and was born in Meigs Co., O., April 30, 1853.
     Besides her husband she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Rosa Cook, of Reedsville, Ohio, and two brothers, Peter and Samuel of Meigs Co., O. She was a foster mother of Mr. Cecil Halley for many years and he feels keenly his loss.
     She was a member of the Clay Chapel M. E. Church for several years and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. The funeral services were at Clay Chapel Monday afternoon by Rev. McCarley and burial following at this same place.

Gallipolis paper
May 15, 1920
Transcribed by Irene Blamer                                                                              Top of Page

Holzer, Charles E., Jr.

     GALLIPOLIS, OHIO - Charles E. Holzer, Jr., eminent and beloved physician, founder of the Holzer Clinic, and President Emeritus of the Holtzer Medical Center Medical Staff, died on Thursday evening, February 12, 1998 at the Holzer Medical Center.
     Dr. Holzer was born in Gallipolis on August 7, 1916, to Dr. Charles E. Holzer, Sr. and Alma Vornholt Holzer. After his basic schooling in Gallipolis, he graduated from Mercersburg Academy and Harverford College. At Haverford, he was captain of the football team, held the Mid-Atlantic title for the 100-yeard dash, and was later honored as an outstanding alumnus.
     He graduated second in his class from Cornell University Medical School. Dr. Holzer's surgical training was completed at the University of Cincinnati, where he later became associate professor. He returned to Gallipolis to work with Dr. Charles E. Holzer, Sr., who had founded the Holzer Hospital more than 30 years earlier and who, with his wife, Alma, gave our area the Hospital, the first Holzer School of Nursing and the Our House Museum.
     Dr. Holzer is recognized for his leadership and achievements in the field of medicine, and in many areas of education. He was a member and chairman of the Board of Ohio University, a board member of the University of Rio Grande, and of Stuart Hall in Staunton, Virginia. He served on a Governor's Task Force for Medicine, and was an examiner on the Board of Surgery. He served on committees for improving education in Gallipolis and Gallia County, and on the board of the Holzer School of Nursing and the Holzer Hospital Foundation.
     In 1989, the Grand Masters of Masons in Ohio presented him the Citizenship Award for Outstanding Community Service. Dr. Holzer was very active in the Episcopal Church, serving as a local lay reader and on several diocesian boards. Dr. Holzer was well-known for his dedication to civil rights, preventing nuclear proliferation, protecting the environment and eliminating proverty. He inspired loyalty and excellence because of his conviction that each member of the hospital community is as important as
any other in achieving the goal of guality care. For most, however, he will be best remembered for his devotion to his patients. Dr. Holzer's personal avocation was running, which he began at the age of 60.   
He participated in 13 marathons and numerous shorter races.
     In 1940, Dr. Holzer married Roberta Wilhelm, and they have five children: Karen O'Neil of Easthampton, Massachusetts; Charles E. Holzer III of Galveston, Texas; John W. Holzer of Richmond, Indiana; Christina Gallant of Marshfield, Wisconsin; and Amy Irvin of Westerville. They have 11 grandchildren: David O'Neil of Columbus, Robin and Christoher Holzer of Galveston, Texas; Allison, Meredith and Emily Holzer, of Richmond, Indiana; Nathan, Andrew and Lara Gallant of Marshfield,
Wisconsin, and Alexander and Eric Irvin of Westerville. They have one great-grandchild, Erin O'Neil. Two sisters survive, Christine Harvey and Elizabeth Reynolds.
     He is also survived by spouses of the children, and a host of well-loved nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, a brother, Richard Holzer, and a sister, Louise Brink, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at the St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Donald Hayes and the Rev. Art Lund officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, 810 Second Avenue, Gallipolis,
on Friday, February 20, 1998 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. There will be a memorial service held at a later date at Hozler Medical Center.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any of the following: Holzer Hospital Foundation, 100 Jackson Pike; St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 541 Second Avenue; the French Art Colony, 530 First Avenue, and the Ariel Theatre, 426 Second Avenue, all of Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, or to any charity you feel would
honor his memory.

Sunday Times Sentinel
Feb 15, 1998
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                      Top of Page

Holzer, Susan Frances [Kitner]

Mrs. W. H. Holzer, Mother Of Famed Surgeon, Claimed
     A long period of semi-invalidism was ended at 4 o'clock this morning for Mrs. William H. Holzer, 86, mother of Dr. Charles E. Holzer Sr., Gallipolis's noted surgeon and benefactor. She had been a patient in her son's famous hospital for five weeks during which she had gradually weakened until she lapsed into a coma several days ago and slipped away painlessly.
     A native of Defiance County, Susan Frances, was one of 12 children of John G. Kintner whose family name is borne by literally thousands in that area. Sixty-six years ago she was married to William Henry Holzer and to them were born three children, Harry, who met an accidental death at Napoleon some years ago, Mrs. Clare Wildner(Mayme), Solon Springs, Wis., and Charles E. of Gallipolis. Eight grand children and 11 great grandchildren also survive.
     Her husband died nine years ago and sonce then Mrs. Holzer had made her home in Gallipolis at the corner of Second Ave. and Cedar St. where she had been carefully looked after by companions provided by her son.
     Reared a Dunkard, Mrs. Holzer was a woman of simple faith, habits, and tastes and funeral services for her which will be private will be held at the George J. Wetherholt & Sons Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. L. A. Donnally with burial following in Mound Hill Cemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home between noon Saturday and noon Sunday but the omission of flowers is requested.
     Pallbearers for Mrs. Holzer will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law; Dr. Charles E. Holzer Jr., Richard V. Holzer, William F. Reynolds III, Robert Gibson, Carl Holzer and Frederick Holzer.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 1949
Transcribed by J.Farley

Hood, Levi Asbury

Death of Asbury Hood
     Died at his home on Poplar Ridge Levi Asbury Hood, Dec. 3rd, 1911 at 2 o’clock A.M. from paralysis, aged 54 yrs. 11 months and 15 days. He was born in Adams Co., Ill. Dec. 18, 1856 and came to Ohio with his other, brother and two sisters in the year 1869 and has been a resident of Gallia Co. almost continuously since.
     He was united in marriage to Elizabeth J. Winegar in the year of 1879 to which union were born two sons and seven daughters of which one son and six daughters survive. In addition to the wife and seven children, fourteen grandchildren, one brother and one sister survive him to mourn their loss. He was loved by all who knew him but most by those who knew him best.
     The funeral was held at the Poplar church on Dec. 5th, services conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton. Burial by Undertaker Demaine of Middleport. The order of Junior Mechanics conducting the services at the grave.

The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, December 13, 1911
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hood, Ruth

     Mrs. Ruth Hood, 54, a resident of 1125 Sunset Drive, Gallipolis, died Tuesday afternoon in Holzer Medical Center. She was a saleslady at Cox's Department Store before retiring because of ill health. Mrs. Hood was born Oct. 11, 1920, in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late James R. and Ruth Marie Grossman Cullen.
     Two sons, Johnny Hood, Gallipolis and Gary Hood, at home, survive. Two grandchildren survive. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Clifford (Zella) Peltay, Massillon, and Mrs. Jon (Harriet) Stough, Canton. One brother, Grant Cullen, Canton, survives.
     She attended First Baptist Church and was a member of the Gallipolis Emblem Club and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 9 p.m. Thursday.

[Note: Died Mar 11, 1975]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 1975
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Hooffstetter, Xenia [Blazer]

Xenia Hooffstetter
     Xenia Mildred Hooffstetter, 82, a native of Gallia County, died in Mt. Carmel Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 1992. She was born on March 27, 1910, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jay Blazer, Gallia County. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Myers Funeral Home in Groveport at 11 a.m. Saturday. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 until 11 a.m..

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 30, 1992
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Hooper, Mary

     HOOPER--At Cheshire, Ohio, September 7, 1884, Mrs. MARY HOOPER. She was born at Gallipolis, January 1, 1842, was at her death aged 42 years 8 months 7 days. She joined the church at the age of 16 years and was a faithful member until death.
P. HENRY

Gallipolis Journal
September 18, 1884
Transcribed by Karen Strojin                                                                              Top of Page

Hoover, Flora Belle

Miss Flora Hoover's Body Brought Here For Last Rites
Services at Clay Chapel 1 p.m. Thursday
     Miss Flora Belle Hoover, who spent most of her life in Gallia County, died yesterday at the home of her nephew, Judson Martt, near Zanesville. She had been an invalid for about a year following a fracture of her hip and death was said to have come from a chronic heart ailment.
     She was the daughter of Franklin and Margaret Bryan Hoover and was 78 years old the past June 15. She never married and for years made her home with her twin sister, Mrs. W. H. Martt at Raccoon Island. After the latter's death in 1930 she stayed on with Mr. Martt and since his death in 1939 she has lived with her niece, Mrs. Flora Martt Harding at Delaware and the nephew in whose home she died. They are her only immediate survivors.
     The body was brought here today by Elias Wetherholt and funeral services are set for 1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). They will be conducted by Rev. H. W. DeWolfe at Clay Chapel where she was a member. Burial will be in Mound cemetery.

[Note: From Tombstone 15 July 1864 - 7 July 1946]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Hopewell, Faye

Mrs. Faye Hopewell
     After suffering for more than a month with pneumonia, Mrs. Faye Weatherford Hopewell, aged 29, passed to her reward last Monday at her home in Waterloo.
     Mrs. Hopewell was born December 1, 1909, at Waterloo, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weatherford. After graduating from high school, she, with her family moved to Springfield where she met and married Julius Hopewell. She and her husband resided at Springfield until last Spring when she returned to her old home at Waterloo.
     She is survived by her husband and parents and two sons, Jimmy and Larry, aged 4 and 14 months, respectively.
     Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Waterloo M. E. Church of which she was a member. Rev. O. L. Hall, of Wellston, had charge of the services. Interment was at Neal cemetery at Mudsoc.

[Note: From death certificate: date of death January 2, 1939; mother's name Roxie Elliott.]

Newspaper (prob. January 1939, Gallipolis and/or Ironton) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Elliott file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                               Top of Page

Hopkins, Mary Fay

     In this city, December 24th, Mrs. Mary Fay, wife of Mr. James H. Hopkins, in her 52nd year.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan 3, 1877
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Horan, Donald G.

     Donald G. Horan, 67 Gallipolis died Thursday, May 28, 1998 in the Holzer Medical Center emergency room.
Born Jan. 20 ,1931 in Cincinnati, son of the late John Rae and Dolores Mary Clementa Horan, he was retired from the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He was a member of the Gallipolis Elks Lodge 107.
     Surviving are his wife, Bette Null Horan, whom he married March 15, 1975 in Gallipolis; three daughters, Donna Woods of Fairfield, Beverly Olevares of Boston, Mass., and Joann Lewis of Taylor Mill, Ky. Six grandchildren, three brothers, John Rae Horan and Ronad Charles Horan, both of Cincinnati and Vincent Patrick Horan of New York. Several aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews. His father-in-law, Ernest E. Null of Gallipolis. Two sisters-in-law, Barbara (Jack) Richards and Barbara Dabney both of Gallipolis, and a brother-in-law, Merrill E. Null of Gallipolis. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Julia Horan and Virginia Eileen and by a grandchild.
     Services will be 9 a.m. Monday in the St. Louis Catholic Church with Monsignor William Myers officiating.    Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Monday. A prayer service will be conducted in the funeral home at 8:45 p.m. Sunday.

Sunday Times Sentinel
May 31, 1998
Transcribed by Marian Schoonover                                                                      Top of Page

Horger, Mayme

Death of Mrs. Harger [Note: Horger]
     It is with much regret that we record the death of Mrs Mayme Harger, wife of Mr. Charles Harger, living beyond Rodney in this county. The sad event occurred Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, 1911. Mrs. Harger was well known in this city, having clerked for her father, Mr. G.W. Brothers, in his store on 3rd Avenue and also was a pleasant saleslady at Mrs. Sach's Ten Cent Store for a long time. She was taken ill last March with tuberculosis which terminated her bright young life at the early age of 24 years.
     She is survived by her father, a prominent citizen, her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Albert Merriman of this city and Mrs. Floyd Baxter of Allegheny and brothers Curtis of Baltimore, Fred somewhere in Kansas and Charles at home; also by a half brother, Mr. H.F. Brothers, merchant of this city.
     She was united in marriage only last November with Mr. Harger and was a member of the M.E. Church. Her funeral services will be conducted at Rodney M.E. Church at 9 o'clock Thursday morning by Rev. George W. Brown of that church, the internment following at Mound Hill Cemetery by Hayward.
     She was of sweet and amiable disposition that endeared her to all with whom she became associated, and her death will be sad and regretful news to all who hear of it. Many friends have marked the course of her illness in sorrow, hoping from day to day, that the ravages of her disease might be checked and the hand of death stayed and seeking by every means to encourage her and render her kind attentions to make her days on earth sweet and peaceful and they will continue to hope that is may be hers to enjoy a blissful eternity with Him who gave her life and endowed her with the sweet attributes of character that made her life a lovely one.

[Note: Death Certificate..Born Aug. 19, 1887; died Sept. 12, 1911. Parents George Brothers born WV and Jemima Elliott born Ohio. She is buried at Mound Hill Cemetery as Mayme B. Horger]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, September 13, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Horner, William

William Horner Dead
     William Horner, 72, for 19 years past master carpenter at the O. H. E., died Saturday, Feb. 8, 1930, in the Holzer hospital. Funeral services were Monday at his late home here by Rev. Sagen, interment following in Pine Street Cemetery. Mr. Horner is survived by his wife, Mrs. Oakley Deardorff Horner, a son, Lawrence Horner, of Steubenville, and a daughter Miss Norma Horner, at home.

The Gallia Times
Thursday, Feb. 13, 1930
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                            Top of Page

Harrison, Carl

IN MEMORY
     Leaves have their time to fall and flowers to wither at the North wind's cold blast, but thou, Oh Death, hath all seasons for thine own. Once again the wings of death hath been spread across our community and instantaneously gathered among it's fold a precious life whose spirit was carried away from this bleak old world.
     Carl, son of Robert and Bessie Hix Harrison, was born June 29, 1910 and departed from this life July 12, 1927, in the Holzer Hospital at the age of 17 years and 13 days. His mother, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
     Loved ones left behind to cherish his memory, a grief stricken father, step-mother, sister Freda, two half-sisters, Iris and Irene, three half-brothers, James, Lawrence and Paul and step-sister, Louise Smith and Grandfather and Grandmother Hix and a host of relatives and friends.
     Carl was a great favorite among his many friends and will be sadly missed. During his short illness all that loving hands and medical aid could do was done for him and we naturally ask why he might not have been spared us? Though our sorrow is deep and bitter, yet it is mingled with rays of hope and assurance that our parting is only for a short time.
     Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Friday at the Baptist Church by Rev. Anderson. Interment in Pine Street Cemetery by Undertaker Ensminger in charge.

Card of Thanks
      We wish to thank all who assisted us in any way during the sickness and death of our son and brother.
                                 The Family

Gallipolis Tribune
July 28, 1927
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hott, Harry

Death Of Harry Hott
     Mr. James Hott received a telegram Sunday from Columbus, announcing the death of his brother, Mr. Harry Hott, in that city at 8 o'clock a.m. August 11, 1901. He had been ill for four weeks with typhoid fever and while better died from a relapse to a worse condition there Tuesday.
     He was a son of the late S.H. Hott, Infirmary Superintendent and a jolly good natured man, probably between 40 and 50 years of age, whom everyone liked. He left a wife, whom he married at Columbus and a stepchild and was at the time of his death interested through his wife in a large wholesale liquor house. He had been quite a politician in the Republican headquarters in Columbus.
     He left two brothers, Mr. Tom Hott of Marceline, MO and James Hott, of this city, the latter of whom went to Columbus this morning to attend his funeral services. His home was here until recent years and he left a wide circle of friends here.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, August 12, 1901
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hott, James P.

Jas. P. Hott Dead
Former Well Known Gallipolis Citizen Passes at Columbus
     James P. Hott, who moved to Columbus some fifteen years ago with his family, and has since resided there at a care taker of Indianola Park, died this (Tuesday) morning at his residence. A telegram to that effect to Squire Watts, his brother-in-law, does not state the cause of the death, but it was probably a hemorrhage, as he has been having them.
     Mr. Hott leaves a widow – Miriam Watts before marriage -- and two adult daughters, one marries. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at Columbus in the North Methodist church. The death of Mr. Hott will bring regret to many Gallipolis people. His brother Tom lives at Marceline, Mo.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune, p. 1
Tuesday, June 16, 1914
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark                                                                             Top of Page

Hott, Nancy Rebecca

Death of Mrs. Nancy Hott
     Mrs. Nancy Rebecca Hott, widow of the late Samuel H. Hott, died at her home on Fourth Street, Monday morning at 3:35 o’clock. Mrs. Hott was in her 66th year, and had been an invalid for the past year suffering with dropsy.
     She was married in Highland County, O., to her late husband, coming here in 1860, and will always be remembered as a lady of a kind disposition and with many friends.
     She leaves three sons - James P., Thomas F., and Harry A. Hott to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at her late residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev. P. A. Baker, of the M. E. Church, officiating, Mrs. Hott having been a member of that church for the past twenty odd years. The burial was at the old cemetery.

The Bulletin
Saturday, January 7, 1893
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Hott, Nancy Rebecca

Death of Mrs. S. H. Hott
     Mrs. Nancy Rebecca Hott, widow of the late Samuel H. Hott, whose illness has been frequently mentioned by us, passed away at her home on Fourth Street, in this city Monday morning at 3:15, January 2nd, 1893.
     Mrs. Hott had been in an invalid condition for a number of years, and for the last thirteen months quite ill for the most of the time with dropsy, and had had several operations performed for her relief. Her maiden name was Patton and she was united in marriage with Mr. Hott March 13, 1849, in Highland county, coming here in 1860, and will be well remembered as the Matron of Gallia County Infirmary, Mr. Hott having been Superintendent for seven years, and known too, as one of the kindest hearted and most charitable of women. During her long and distressing illness she never complained, but was always cheerful, and the writer who passed her house almost daily would see her sitting by the open window when the weather would permit, and, where she was most comfortable, owing to her distress for her breath, ever wearing a pleasant countenance and with an ever ready salutation for all who might pass.     She was in her 66th year and had been a member of the M.E. Church for twenty five or thirty years. She leaves three sons__James P. Thomas F., and Harry A. Hott to mourn their great loss of a kind and affectionate mother. Harry, the youngest, and single, remained at home with her during her long continued helplessness, and administered to her every want and comfort with the greatest kindness and attention, and so far as their duties permitted them all rendered every service and kindness, and made her last days, days of love and close affection.
     The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. A. P. Baker at her late residence (hour not yet set) due notice of which will be given. The burial will be conducted at the old cemetery by Wetherholt.
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Boatman, of Highland County, Mrs. Hott’s niece and husband are here in attendance upon the funeral services and her son Thomas, of Marceline, Mo., has been telegraphed for and is expected.

January 14, 1893
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                               Top of Page

Hott, Thomas

Tom Hott Dead
     Mrs. George Hamilton received word Tuesday notifying her of the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Thomas Hott at Marceline, Missouri, his death occurring yesterday morning. He was a brother of James Hott buried last Friday in Columbus and an excellent man. He was stricken with paralysis recently from which he did not rally.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 24, 1914
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Houck, A. Ross

A. Ross Houck, 67, Died Here This Morning
Rites 2 Thursday At Lincoln Ridge Methodist Church
     Alva Ross Houck, aged 67, whose home is on Lincoln Ridge (Crown City R. D. 1), died at 3:05 this morning at the Holzer Hospital. He was brought there at 4:45 Monday afternoon suffering from a bowel obstruction, but death may have been hastened by complications.
     Mr. Houck was a native of Harrison Twp., a son of Abraham and Rachel Green Houck, and was born August 11, 1876.  He was united in marriage here on Oct. 12, 1911 to Ella Foster, sister of Dr. N. Howard Foster of this city. She survives him and other survivors are a son, William, and his wife, who live at the parental home; a daughter, Mrs. Delmas Mink of the same neighborhood; a brother, Grant Houck of Leesburg, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. George Martt of Crown City R. D.
     Funeral services will be held at the Lincoln Methodist Church, of which decedent was a member, at 2 o'clock (slow time) Thursday, with Rev. W. Scott Westerman in charge. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery by Stevers. After 6 o'clock this evening the body will be at the home and friends may call there then.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 15, 1944
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

Houck, Alta [Fellure]

     OBITUARY - Alta Fellure Houck, daughter of Henry and Osa Fellure, was born Aug. 2, 1889, and died April 12, 1925, aged 25 years, 8 months and 10 days. She was married to Chas. Houck on Sept. 2, 1918. To this union were born the following children: Eileen, Ferril, Lorain and Chauncey, living and one infant son who preceded her to the Great Beyond only a few days before the Master called "Mother" to come and be with it.
     She was converted and joined the Siloam church in her youth and lived a Christian life until death. She was of a very quiet disposition, and kind to every one, her life showed that she knew Jesus and while it is so hard for us to understand why our Father would come into the home and take Mother from her dear companion and children we will have to say, "His will be done." She leaves besides her husband and children, father, mother, four brothers, and a host of relatives to mourn their loss.
     Although she will be missed by all, let us remember her as one of God's redeemed ones gone to inherit the home prepared for her, and may each of her dear ones, left behind, so live when the death angel comes for them they may all be prepared to go and clasp glad hands with Alta, in that blessed home where there will be no more good byes, no heart aches, no suffering, no broken ties, but all will be joy and gladness forever more.

Card of Thanks - We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Rev. Earl Cremeents for the consoling words, to those who sent flowers, to the singers, and to all friends who showed us kindness in the illness and death of our wife and daughter.
               Charles Houck
               Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fellure

[Note: Buried Centenary Cemetery, Green Twp]

Gallipolis paper
April 12, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Houck, Alta [Fellure]

Young Mother Dead
     Mrs. Alta Houck, wife of Mr. Charles Houck, died at the home on Mill Creek Sunday, April 12th, after several days’ illness with pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Northup Tuesday afternoon, with interment following at Centenary cemetery. Mrs. Houck, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fellure, leaves her husband, four little children, her parents and four brothers, Clay, Lee, Ira and Stanley, all of Gallia county.

Gallia Times
Thursday, April 16, 1925
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux                                                                           Top of Page

Houck, Angelina

Mrs. Houck Dead
Mother of Capt. H.E. Houck Passes to Great Beyond
     Mrs. Angelina Houck passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.L. Saunders, at 10:30 (this) Saturday morning, April 9, 1918, after seven weeks illness with complications resulting from a fall. She was 77 years of age.
     Mrs. Houck was a daughter of Jacob and Margaret Blazer of a family of 15 children, eleven of whom survive. She was born in Green Township. She was married to Hiram Houck 60 years ago and they resided in Walnut Township until 1904, when they moved to this city, Mr. Houck dying six years ago. To them were born two children, Capt. H.E. Houck and Mrs. M.L. Saunders of this city.
     The deceased was a good Christian lady, becoming a member of the M.E. Church 56 years ago, was a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor, loved by all who knew her. The funeral will be conducted from the Saunders home at 2 p.m. Monday by Rev. R.O. McClure, with interment at Mound Hill Cemetery by J.W. Myers.

[Note: Death Certificate--Angeline Houck born July 18, 1841; died April 6, 1918 Gallia County, daughter of Jacob Blazer and Marguerette Cottrell. Hiram Houck born July 18, 1833; died Aug. 13, 1912 Gallia County, the son of Gabriel Houck and Prudence Pritchet. Angeline and Hiram were married Oct. 24, 1861 in Gallia County. He also is buried in Mound Hill.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 6, 1918
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Houck, Bessie

Mrs. C. E. Houck, Clay Tp., Dies Of Injuries Received In Collision Below Wellston
Elderly A. R. McFarland Is Other Victim---Gallia County Folk Were Returning From Wellston, Where They Winessed Wellston-Gallipolis Football Game.
     As the result of a collision at the junction of Routes 75 and 327 at Roads (Berlin) two miles south of Wellston last night, A. R. McFarland, 85, of Jackson was instantly killed and Mrs. Charles E. Houck of Bladen R. D. received internal injuries that caused her death at 8 o'clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital.
     Mrs. Houck was riding with her daughter, Miss Marjorie Houck, teacher at Chambersburg , and they were accompanied by their youngest daughter and sister, Pauline, and Don Plymale of Clipper Mills. Plymale received a scalp wound. The Misses Houck, the younger a junior in the high school here, escapted virtually unscathed, as did Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McFarland Jr. of the Jackson car.

Hemmorhages Fatal
     Mrs. Houck reached the hospital in an ambulance at 1:15. She was given blood transfusions and operated and had the attention of surgeons and physicians for hours, but to no avail. The purpose of the operation was achieved, it was said, but death resulted from the patient's loss of blood.
     The Houck party, with Marjorie at the wheel of her Chevrolet, was returning home from Wellston, where they saw the Wellston-Gallipolis game. The McFarlands had been attending church services at Berlin and had started home. Jackson authorities say the Houck car driver did not observe the stop sign. After the cars came together they rolled into one heap in a ditch. Dr. Smith of Wellston gave first aid to the injured woman. Pete Saunders brought the Misses Houck and Plymale here.
     Mrs. Houck (Harriet Bessie) was 56 years old last March. She was a daughter of of the late Wiley Unroe and was born near Mercerville. She and husband lived near Providence church in Clay tp. She was a sister of John W. Unroe of this city and Raymond of Dayton. Surviving children are Goldie of Dayton, Reba, who is chef at the Walgren drug store, John of Ohio tp., and the two previously named.
     Funeral Director C. R. Halley of Mercerville took charge of the body early this afternoon. McFarland funeral rites will be held at 2 Tuesday in the Holiness church at Jackson, Undertaker Mayhew said.

[Note: dates from stone at Ridgeland cemetery, Guyan Twp., 1884-1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
Fall 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                           Top of Page

Houck, Charles Ellsworth

C.E. Houck Killed
Seat Breaks And Clay Twp. Man Falls Beneath Cutter-Bar
Mrs. Houck Was Killed Nearly 6 Years Ago In Highway Accident - Since Then Mr. Houck Has Lived Alone.
     Charles E. Houck, 65, well-known Clay Twp. farmer, was the victim of a strange and horrible tragedy late Tuesday p.m. on his farm near Providence Church. While cutting grass the seat of his mower broke off and he fell to the ground with the harness lines around his shoulders. Thus pressure was brought to the bridle bits in such a way to cause the team to veer to one side and move in a short circle or circles.

Owen Call Responds
     To a call for "help" Owen Call who lives just across the road from the accident scene, quickly responded. He is said to have been startled by what he saw and turned to summon others. He found Mr. Houck enmeshed in the lines and flat on the ground with the shoe of the cutter-bar resting on his head. The team had stopped but not until they had dragged the helpless driver an undetermined distance, with the result that one side of his face and scalp were bruised and even mangled, it is said. Mr. Houck was removed to his home and soon passed away without regaining consciousness, but it was surmised that the pressure of the cutter-bar shoe inflicted the fatal injury.
     Dr. Paul Foster, coroner, went down and looked at the body. The accident to the mower's seat had happened, it appeared, as the machine was crossing a ravine.
     Mr. Houck lived alone since the death of his wife, who was the victim of an equally shocking tragedy of Nov. 8, 1940. Tribune readers will recall that she - Harriet Bessie Unroe, sister of John W. Unroe of this city - was fatally hurt two miles below Wellston when the car in which she and her daughter, Marjorie, were riding collided with another car. A.R. McFarland, 85, of Jackson was killed in the same accident.
They were returning from a Gallipolis-Wellston football game at Wellston.
     The Houcks were married Sept. 22, 1904. Mr. Houck was born near Pawpaw Church, in Ohio Twp. March 29, 1881, a son of John W. and Nancy E. Brothers Houck. He is survived by these children: Raymond Houck, a welder in the Aeronica factory at Middletown and a resident of Germantown R. 1; Golda and Pauline Houck, Dayton; Marjorie, Circleville; Mrs. Reba Cramer, Vinton R.1; John Houck, in the U.S. Army and stationed in New Jersey. There is one grandchild, Marjorie Jo Houck. Also surviving are a brother and two sisters; Emmett Houck, Martins Ferry; Mrs. James Plymale, Spruce St., this city, and Mrs. Samuel Littrell, who lives near the Houck home. Raymond, a former owner of the Shartz Grill, arrived here this morning, having motored through from his home and John was expected at any hour this forenoon.
     The body was taken to C.R. Halley's mortuary and the funeral was set tentatively for 2 p.m. Friday at Mercerville Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Cremeens in charge. Burial in Ridgelawn cemetery.

[Note: From Stone 1881 -1946]

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Houck, Charles Ellsworth

     Thus might the words of Healey in his beloved, Invicitus, might well be applied to him whose life we pause today to pay our humble tribute and respect.
     Charles Ellsworth Houck, son of John W. and Nancy Ellen Houck was born in Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio, March 29, 1881 and fate decreed that for the next 65 years of his natural life, was to be spent in the vicinity of his birthplace. Though his fame and fortune should not be known afar, yet in the circle that bounded his influence, was well known and highly respected.

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                      Top of Page

Houck, Cyrus G.

Cyrus Houck, 85, Succumbs
     Cyrus G. Houck, 85, died Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Pleasant Valley Hospital. He had been a patient there for six weeks. Mr. Houck was born in Harrison Twp., on June 29, 1878, son of the late Robert and Elizabeth F. Houck. He was one of nine children.
     He is survived by his wife, Rosa Florence Saunders Houck, whom he married on Jan. 2, 1909 in Pt. Pleasant, and three brothers and sisters, Homer Houck, Northup; Earl of Ames, Iowa; and Mrs. Grace Chevalier, Gallipolis.
     Mr. Houck was twice married. His first wife, Lillian Puckett, whom he married in 1901, died on Dec. 22, 1906. Mr. Houck was a member of the Lincoln Chapel Church, Modern Woodman Lodge, and Junior Order of United American Mechanics.
     In his early years, he worked as a stove molder in Gallipolis and Huntington. In 1914, he joined the H. C. Whitmer Co., in Gallipolis (household products) and remained with that firm until his retirement in 1957. He was also employed at the Gallipolis State Institute.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. C. J. Lemley, Addison, will officiate. Burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery, Addison. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, June 17, 1964
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Houck, Florence

     Mrs. Florence Houck, 92, a former resident of Kanauga, died at Norworth Convalescent Center at Worthington, Ohio Monday afternoon. Mrs. Houck, a former school teacher, taught at the Kanauga school and was also principal of that school.
     She was born in Kentucky on Sept. 21, 1881, daughter of the late David and Marietta Miller Saunders. She was married to Cyrus Gilbert Houck. He preceded her in death June 16, 1964. She moved to Columbus in 1967. She and a sister, Mrs. Daisy Maxwell, lived together at 38 Sunnyside Lane in Columbus until Mrs. Houck’s health failed. She then went to the convalescent center last June, after a stay in Riverside Hospital, Columbus.
     In addition to Mrs. Maxwell, another sister, Mrs. Elva M. Wolfe of Columbus survives. She was a member of Gallipolis First Baptist Church, Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be a 1 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. C. J. Lemley will officiate and burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery at Addison. Friends may call at Miller’s on Thursday between 2-4 and from 7-9 p.m. Mrs. Houck’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the cancer fund.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, December 18, 1973
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                          Top of Page

Houck, Capt. Hiram E.

     Funeral services for Capt. Edgar Houck, 64, one of the best known residents of Gallia County, who died suddenly from coronary thrombosis at his home here Wednesday night, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the family residence on Garfield Avenue, Rev. W. S. Westerman of the local Methodist church conducted religious rites and several fraternal organizations gave ritual services.
     Capt. Houck was born in a log house still standing on Lincoln Ridge in Walnut Township. His parents were Hiram and Angeline Blazer Houck, Dec. 18, 1895, he was married to Miss Annie B. Hall, a neighbor. They became the parents of Orlan G. Houck of Athens, representing a Glouster coal company, Charles N. Houck, connected with Standard Oil Co. at Chillicothe; Mrs. Thais Baker, wife of Irving Baker of the State Highway Department, Cleveland.
     Following Mrs. Houck's death, he married Miss Sarah Frances Sigler of Gallipolis, who survives him.
Capt. Houck was successively engaged in timber buying, metal working, milk and cream buying for a Pittsburgh company and later in insurance. He was successful in all and acquired a competence.
     During the World War he took a local company overseas, and following the Armistice was granted a major's commission in the U. S. Reserve Corps.
     Houck was a member of the local Methodist church, Jr. Order United American Mechanics, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, American Legion, Disabled War Veterans and the four local Masonic bodies. He was president of the county organization of township trustees and clerks, and was active in all civic movements.
     Pall bearers were John C. McNealey, J. Ed Mills, C. M. Yeauger, Charles G. Arthur, Silas E. Gilbert, Craig Slagle, W. L. Troth, Herbert A. Cardwell. Several state and national officers of the Jr. Order United American Mechanics were in attendance. Capt. Houck had long represented that organization as Ohio delegate in national meetings.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Houck, John

     The venerable John Houck, whose serious illness mention was made in Friday's paper, died at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon at his home between Thivener and Mercerville. He was 84 years and 10 months old and had many relatives and countless friends, especially in the lower part of the county.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary Neibler Houck, who is one year younger. They were married August 30, 1873, and their 60th wedding anniversary was celebrated on Sept. 4, 1933, and was attended by 175 relatives, neighbors and other friends.
     Mr. Houck was the last of his generation of the Houck family, his brother Vinton, having died during the period of the recent flood.
     Seven children survive: Charles Houck, California; Ira and George Houck, Columbus; Mrs. Ezra Harrington, Gallipolis; Mrs. Sophia Williams, Pataskala; Mrs. D. O. Davies, Lancaster, and William Houck, London.
     Funeral services will be held at St. Nick church at 11 o'clock Tuesday, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial there by C. R. Halley.

[Note: Death Certificate: John William Houck born April 30, 1852; died March 20, 1937, 84 years 10 months and 20 days of age.  Parents: Henry Houck (born VA) and Betsy Ann Burnett (born NC).
Death Certificate for his wife: Mary Magdaline Houck born July 29, 1853; died April 1, 1940; 86 years 9 months and 2 days of age.  Parents: Father Charles Neibler; Mother Barbara Shafer]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 22, 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin and F. K. Brown                                                    Top of Page

Houck, John W.

     John W. Houck, 83, a well known resident of Tean's Run near Bladen, died Sunday morning. His wife died last fall, and since that time he resided with a daughter, Mrs. Sam Litteral. Two daughters, Mrs. James Plymale of Clipper Mill and Mrs. Litteral, and two sons, John and Charles Houck, survive their father. The funeral was Tuesday at Mina Chapel by Rev. McCarley, interment by Undertaker Coleman Halley.

[Note: from stone 29 Feb 1840 - 13 May 1923]

Gallipolis paper
1923
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Houck, Laura V

In Memory
     Laura V. Houck, daughter of John A and Fannie Pritchard, was born Oct. 26, 1868 and departed this life March 21, 1930, at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 25 days.
     At the age of 16 years she became a member of the Baptist Church at Mt. Zion Chapel.  She was united in marriage to Geo. W. Halley June 20, 1885, who preceded her in death.  To this union were born 5 daughters, all of whom are living.
     She was married to Vinton Houck Nov. 22, 1908, who still survives.  She leaves to mourn her loss five daughters, Mrs. Allie Thomas, Mrs. Emma Riley, Mrs. Gertrude Morse, Mrs. Pearl Lyons, Mrs. Doris Shriver, all of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, J. Elmer Pritchard, of Gallipolis, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Exxie Clark (?) of Huntington, WV and six grandchildren.
     She bore her long suffering patiently; was grateful to all who administered to her.  All was done that tender loving hands could do, and angels said "Come, your work on earth is ended, enter thou into the Kingdom."

    Short services was held at the home in Columbus by Rev. McGibbon.  Her remains were taken to Beth Cemetery near Bladen where services were conducted by Rev. Radford, interment by Coleman Halley.

Gallipolis Paper
March 21, 1930
Transcribed by F.K.Brown                                                                                Top of Page

Houck, Mrs. Garland (Margaret Frye)

Mrs. Houck Died Today In Dayton
     Mrs. Garland Houck died today at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ethel Wallace, in Dayton. Known to be hopelessly ill, Mrs. Houck (the former Miss Margaret Frye) and her husband worked at the O. H. E. She resigned because of poor health several months ago and Mr. Houck left about a month ago to take her to Dayton. Paul---an only child---died in 1933.
     The body will be brought to the home of Mrs. Omer Prose, Mr. Houck's sister, on upper Fourth Avenue tonight. C. R. Halley, Mercerville undertaker, is to bring the body here. Tentative funeral services call for rites at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church, with interment in Mound Hill cemetery.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth May 15, 1907; date of death October 30, 1942; father Frank Frye; mother Erma Hysell.]

Unknown publication
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Houck, Mary Maude

Mrs. Alva Houck Died This Morning
Rites To Be Held At Mercerville At 2 Saturday
     Mrs. Mary Maude Houck, wife of Alva Houck, died at 1:30 this morning at their home in Mercerville, after a lingering illness. Her age was 65 years, 7 months, 8 days.
     Mrs. Houck is survived by these children: Mrs. L.O. Clary, Garfield Avenue; Mrs Oscar P. Sheets and Fred Houck, Huntington; Perry Clay Houck, Columbus; Mrs. Ruby Sheets at the Houck home; Carleton E. Houck, Gallipolis; Eugene Houck, Mercerville. An infant son preceded the mother in death. There are two surviving sisters, Mrs. Fannie Campbell of Bladen and Mrs. Ed Rainer of Rio Grande and nine grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.

[Note: From Funeral Home...died Sept. 17, 1942.]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Houck, Mary Neibler

Elderly Widow Of John Houck Passed Monday
Funeral Service To Be Held At St. Nicholas At 2 Thursday
     Mrs. Mary Neibler Houck, aged 86, one of the oldest residents of Harrison tp., died at 4:40 Monday morning at her home near Bailey Chapel. She was the widow of John Houck, who died March 20. 1937. Their wedlock lasted more than 63 1/2 years.
     Funeral services will be held at St. Nicholas at 2 o'clock Thursday, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial at same place by C. R. Halley.
     Mr. and Mrs. Houck were married Aug. 30, 1873, and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 4, 1933, with a party attended by about 175 relatives, neighbors and other friends. They are survived by these children:
     Charles Houck, Gridley, Calif., Ira and George, Columbus; William Houck, Plain City; Mrs.Eva [?] Harrington and Mrs. D. O. Davis, Gallipolils, Mrs. Victor Williams at home. There is one brother, John Neibler, Thurman. At the time of the anniversary party there were seven grandchildren, 30 great granchildren and 32 great great grandchildren.

[Note: date of death, 1 Apr 1940]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 2, 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                        Top of Page

Houck, Roger Lee

Head Injuries Prove Fatal To Roger L. Houck, Age 18
     Roger Lee Houck, 18, of 425-½ Second Ave., died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in University Hospital, Columbus, of head injuries suffered in a motorcycle-car accident Thursday in Columbus. Houck had been admitted to the hospital with massive head injuries after the collision at the 11th Ave. entrance to the Ohio Expositions Center. His condition had been critical since he entered the hospital.
     Born Oct. 1, 1948, in Gallipolis, he was the son of Wallace and Opal Darlene Haffelt Houck. Both survive and reside in Gallipolis. A 1967 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, Houck, it was reported, had been in Columbus seeking employment, had secured a job with Western Electric, and was enroute to Gallipolis at the time of the accident.
     Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Gary (Bonnie) Ritchie, Gallipolis; and Mrs. Keith (Betty) Blankenship, Lima; and two brothers, Floyd Houck, Columbus; and Fred Houck, Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Church of God by the Rev. Leo McQuaid of Chesapeake. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s Home for Funerals Tuesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, August 7, 1967

Survivors of Victim Listed
     Roger L. Houck, 18, Gallipolis, who died Sunday in University Hospital, Columbus of injuries suffered last Thursday in a motorcycle-truck accident in Columbus, was the son of Wallace Houck and Mrs. Opal D. Woodyard, and resided with his mother at 425-½ Second Ave. The Tribune Monday listed the victim as the son of Wallace and Opal Darlene Haffelt Houck, which was improper, and the Tribune regrets the error.
     Houck was a 1967 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and had secured a job in Columbus with Western Electric. He was enroute home at the time of the accident. He had planned to enter the Air Force in October.
     Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Church of God by the Rev. Leo McQuaid of Chesapeake. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. tonight at Miller’s Home for Funerals.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 8, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Houck, Thomas Carlton

Houck Baby Dies
     Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Houck's baby, Thomas Carlton, born at the Holzer Hospital about noon Thursday, died there at 9:30 Friday morning. Brief services were held at 10 today at the home of the bereaved father's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Clary, 212 First avenue.  E. E. Caldwell was in charge. Burial at Ridgelawn cemetery at Mercerville.
     Mr. and Mrs. Houck (Louise Pferdehirt) moved from here to Jackson about six weeks ago. Their first child died about a...[the remainder is missing.]

[Note: dates from stone, b 31 Oct 1940, d 1 Nov 1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
Nov.1, 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                           Top of Page

Houck, Vinton

Aged Vinton Houck Died Last Evening
     Vinton Houck died about 6 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of his son, Noel, back of Bladen. Death was due to the infirmities incident to his advanced age of 86 years.
     He is survived by three children in addition to the one named: Henry Houck, Mrs. Eustace Sowords and Mrs. Eva Lewis, all of Bladen. There is one surviving brother, John Houck, Harrison tp. Decedent's wife died 45 years ago.
     Funeral services will be held at St. Nicholas church at 1:30 Tuesday. Burial there by Stevers.

[Note: Tombstone dates are 1850-1937]

Gallipolis paper
1937
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Houlsworth, Blaine

Blaine Houlsworth
     Mr. Blaine Houlsworth died at Philadelphia of spinal meningitis Thursday of last week. He was a son of Mrs. Joseph F. Martin, was 19 years of age and a fine young man with a host of friends around Rio Grande, where he was raised. He had intended joining the navy and was stricken down while making preparations to enter the service. A brother, Joseph F., who joined the navy, died at Newport, Rhode Island, two years ago.
     The remains arrived here at noon last Friday accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jos. F. Martin, who had gone to him as soon as they learned of his illness. They were taken to Rio Grande by Hayward & Son, where the funeral services were conducted Sunday by Revs. Gordon and Davis. Amid a profusion of floral tributes and in the presence of a large assemblage of his boyhood friends he was laid away to eternal rest. He was a great favorite and his untimely death is deeply regretted by all who knew him.

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 17, 1903
Vol. XXXVI, No. 23
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                          Top of Page

Housh, S. S.

Death of Mr. Housh
     Mr. S. S. Housh, a brother-in-law of D. W. Thomas who formerly clerked for Harry Frank’s Sons, died at Pittsburg last Saturday of bronchitis and his remains were brought here Monday. Undertakers Davis & Thomas, of Thurman, came in and took charge of the remains. The burial occurred at Tyn Rhos Tuesday morning, the funeral being conducted by Rev. G. J. Jones, of Oak Hill.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, October 6, 1905
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Houston, Joe

Murder
     On Tuesday evening of last week Joe Houston, colored and Fred Briars, white, the latter employed as teamster at the O.H.E., had a quarrel over a line fence at their homes in East Gallipolis. Following an altercation Biars shot Houston four times with a shotgun. He was wounded in the left arm, leg and body. The injured man was brought to the Holzer Hospital and on Friday his left leg was amputated in an effort to save his life. Houston died on Saturday morning. Biars was charged with second degree murder and placed in jail under $5000 bond. Houston leaves a daughter in Cleveland. He was about 70 years of age.

[Note: Death Certificate..born 1863 VA; died April 3, 1926. Burial Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis Township. Wife: Ethel.]

Gallia Times
April 8, 1926
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Houston, Joseph Edward

J. E. Houston Dies at Home [of] John Fowler
Funeral Will Be Held At Tope Funeral Home At 7 Tomorrow Afternoon
     Joseph Edward Houston, aged 75, died, following a stroke, at 11 a.m. Sunday at 122 Fourth avenue, where he had made his home with John Fowler. Though rather frail, he had been about as active as usual up to and including Saturday.
     Mr. Houston was born and reared near Scottown but most of his years had been spent hereabouts. After the death of his wife, Mr. Houston sold the home they had built and long occupied near the entrance to Mound Hill cemetery.
     Surviving are three sons, Chloves of Columbus, John of Ashland, Ky., and Homer of Russell, Ky. Two children, Mrs. Electa Eblin and Curtis Houston, preceded him in death. A surviving brother, William, lives in Huntington.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Earl Cremeens at the Tope Funeral home at 1 o'clock Tuesday. Burial in Mound Hill cemetery.

[Note: From the death certificate date of birth October 26, 1864; date of death November 20, 1939; parents were unknown by the informant.]

Unknown Gallipolis newspaper
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Howard, Catherine

Native of Gallia County Dies In Huntington
     Funeral serivces were held Thursday afternoon in the Baptist Temple Huntington for Mrs. Willis Howard, who died Tuesday at her home there, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Howard was a native of Gallia County, her name before her marriage being Catherine Williams. Surviving relatives are her husband, and a son, P. W. Howard, of Huntington, two brothers, Reece Williams, of Huntington and J. G. Williams, of Rio Grande, a sister, Mrs. Minnie Mosier of Cadmus. Interment was in Huntington.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 23, 1929
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Howard, Danny

     Zeb Danny Howard, 41, a resident of 4822 Cadillac Avenue, Detroit, Michigan and a native of Gallipolis, died unexpectedly at his home on Aug. 11. Mr, Howard was born in Gallipolis June 2, 1945, to Edna Howard, who survives and the late Zeb Howard. His father preceded him in death on May 7, 1978.
     While attending Gallia Academy High School, Howard led the GAHS Blue Devils to two Southeastern Ohio League football championships (1960 and 1962). He was named the Blue Devils' MVP in 1962 and was an All-SEOAL performer for three years from his fullback position. Howard still holds the school's all-time net yards rushing record of 2, 229 set during the 1960,1961 and 1962 campaigns. He attended Wilberforce University and was a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Howard was a transportation station employee for the City of Detroit.
     Surviving besides his mother, now of Detroit, are one brother, Francis Gregory, also of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Joy Anderson, Lemon Grove, CA; Mrs Karen A. Buffington, Gallipolis and Miss Shelley Howard, Detroit and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swanson's Funeral Home in Detroit. Services were held Friday, Aug. 15th at the funeral home. Burial was in Trinity Cemetery, Mt. Elliott, Detroit.
Pallbearers were members of the City of Detroit Color Guard.
Cards may be sent to Mrs. Edna Howard, 4175 Burns Street, Detroit, MI 48214.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug. 19, 1986 Page 3, Col. 1
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                             Top of Page

Howard, June

     June Howard, daughter of Samuel and Mary Roberts, was born Nov 2, 1821 near Wheeling, West Va., and with her [sic] Howard was the mother of six children, three of whom have preceded her in the better land. She united with the M. E. Church about 1855, and has ever since remained a faithful and compliment christian. Her affliction was of long duration but was never heard to murmur or complain. She died at her home in Walnut township, Gallia Co., Ohio April 2nd 1893 in the full assurance of an inheritance incorruptible and undefied and that fadeth not away. Her last words spoken on earth were, "Blessed Jesus, I will soon be at rest."
     The funeral took place from Mt. Zion church, April 3rd. Her bereaved family have the sympathy of a christian community. Funeral preached by Rev. Phillips.

Gallipolis paper
1893
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Howard, Leland D.

     Leland C. Howard, 85, of Fallbrook, Calif., died Aug. 11, 1990. He was born in Gallia County, Feb. 21, 1905. Memorial services were held Aug. 14 at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stanley M. Reed officiating. Burial was in Eternal Hills Memorial Park Oceanside.
     He was married to the former Gertrude Evans of Gallipolis, who preceded him in death. A sister, Clarice Null, died Sept. 13 in Gallipolis. He is survived by his daughter, Janet Grover of Fallbrook; four sisters, Phyllis Trotter of East Liverpool, Ohio, Gertrude Slagle of Oak Hill, Marcella Long of Tompkinsville, Ky., and Ruth Johnson of Toledo; two grandsons; and four great-sons.
     Howard was in the grocery business for 41 years, having been manager at Safeway in Denver prior to retiring He had lived in Fallbrook since 1973 and was a member of the Fallbrook Senior Citizen Center.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, September 14, 1990
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Howard, Mary Elizabeth

Obituary
     Mary Elizabeth Howard, entered into eternal rest at her home at 10:20 A.M., June 5, at Bidwell, Ohio. She was the eldest daughter of Hezekiah and Ina Farris Hutchinson, born November 16, 1904.
     She was educated in Gallia County schools and joined the Cornith Missionary Baptist Church at an early age where she served faithful until her heath failed. She was united in marriage to Charles A. Howard on July 3, 1923, who preceded her in death October 8, 1945.
     She leaves to mourn her home going four sons, John A. Howard, Bidwell, Ohio; Clarence E. Howard, Dayton, Ohio; James W. Howard, Bidwell, Ohio and William H. Howard, Bidwell, Ohio; daughters, Mrs. Marianna Morgan, Youngstown, Ohio; Mrs. Bobby (Dorothy) Gordon, Gallipolis, Ohio and Mrs. Frank (Hazel) Young, Dayton, Ohio; daughters-in-law Charlene, Marie, Jacqueline and Judy, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     Preceding her in death beside her husband, a son Charles H. (Tiny) Howard, daughter Margaret M. Bolling and step-daughter Mildred Morgan, 10 brothers and sisters.
     Survived by four sisters, Mrs. Lenore Howard, Gallipolis, Ohio; Mrs. Hazel Bruce, Orient, Ohio; Mrs. Ethel Watson, Jackson, Ohio and Mrs. Manda Keels, Oak Hill, Ohio; one brother, William L. Hutchinson, Sr., Jackson, Ohio. A host of other relatives and friends.

[Note: died June 8, 1989]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
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Howard, Nora E.

Mrs. H. Norman Dies In Columbus
Rites 2 Friday, Paint Creek Church, Pine St. Cemetery
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Paint Creek Baptist Church here for Mrs. Howard Norman, who died Tuesday at her home, 585 Keifer St., Columbus. Rev. A. A. Bass will officiate. [Burial at Pine Street Ceme] tery by Whittaker and Sons.
     One of Mrs. Norman’s children is Henry A. Norman, former principal of the Lincoln School, now a lieutenant in the army of occupation of Germany, whose home is at 828 Third Ave.
     Mrs. Norman was a native of Morgan Twp., 59 years old, and a daughter of Frank and Mariah West, both deceased. The family moved from Porter to Columbus four or five years ago, but the husband, who retired a few months ago, had long been employed as a porter in the Union Station.
     Surviving, besides the husband and the son mentioned are these sons: Hensel and Frank, at home; Hartley, 356 Monroe Ave.; Robert, 1435 Hawthorne Ave., Lt. Norman is now at home. He had completed a 45 days rest leave and was at the port of embarkation preparing to return to Germany when he received notice of his mother’s fatal illness. There are four surviving daughters-in-law, two grandchildren, two brothers, Frank West of Columbus and Alonzo of Porter, and a sister, McCreedy Lucretia Harris of Columbus.
Decedent was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church of Morgan.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, June 27, 1946
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Howard, Rachel Pierce

Mrs. Rachel Pierce Howard, 85, Dies
Funeral At Bethel
     Mrs. Rachel Pierce Howard, who was almost eight-five years old, died about 4:30 Thursday at the home of Mrs. Lee Arrington, Fourth and Neil avenues, where she had been cared for since early last fall.
She was the wife of John Howard, who died in 1917. They had no children and Mrs. Howard leaves no immediate relatives, only several nieces and nephews survive. While Mr. Howard lived their home was in Ohio tp. And after his death she moved into Eureka and lived there for several years. She will be remembered by friends and neighbors as an estimable woman, and always kind to and considerate of others.
     Funeral services will be conducted at Bethel church, back of Bladen, at 11 o'clock Saturday morning by Rev. C. L. Thayer. Burial will be in the church cemetery by F. L. Stevens.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Howe, Rev. H. R.

     Rev. H. R. Howe, for many years the Presbyterian minister at Porter, this county, died on Saturday last at the advanced age of ninety-one years. Mr. Howe has been ill for a long time past. He was buried yesterday. We will gave a more extended notice next issue.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, February 14, 1888

The Late Rev. H. R. Howe
     Last week we noted the death of the Rev. H. R. Howe, of Porter. Mr. Howe was born in Staunton, Vermont, in 1798, and came to Ohio when thirty years of age. He received his collegiate education at the Ohio University, Athens, and at Hamden Sydney College, Virginia. Upon finishing his Theological course, he was offered a lucrative position in Marietta, and also one at Richmond, Virginia, but preferred to serve his Divine Master as a Missionary of the Presbyterian Church, with headquarters at Porter. He served in this capacity until his advanced age compelled him to relinquish active labors. He was a hard worker in the ministry for considerably over half a century, and will be greatly missed in the field so long under his charge.
     Mr. Howe was married four times, and leaves six children, one of whom, Mrs. George Bratt, lives in this city. Truly, a good man has been gathered to his fathers.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, February 21, 1888
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Howell, Anna Gates

Wife of Dr. R. A. Howell Dies At 4:15 P.M. Tuesday
Rites 2, Friday At Residence At 661 Second Ave.
     Mrs. Anna Gates Howell, wife of Dr. R. A. Howell, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at their home on the corner of Second and Spruce. She had been an invalid for several years and during that period nothing was left undone to prolong her life or to add to her comfort.
     Mrs. Howell, a sister of the late Probate Judge Frank S. Gates, would have been 80 years old next June 2. She was one of 13 children born to the late David M. and Mahala R. Armstrong Gates prominent residents of Walnut Twps. [sic], and she was the last survivor of her generation of the family. Both the Gates and Armstrong ancestors came to this county in its earliest days.
     Mrs. Howell, like her husband, was deeply religious and she had been a member of the Methodist Church since her childhood. She also belonged to the Eastern Star. She was quiet and reserved and was respected and esteemed by all who had known her here or in the country.
     She and Dr. Howell were married 50 years ago next June. Most of the years of their wedlock were spent at Patriot but they had lived in Gallipolis since 1926.
     Funeral services will be conducted at the residence, 661 Second Ave. by Rev. J. L. Stephenson and Rev. Theodore Valenti, with interment in Mound Hill Cemetery by O. E. Elliott.

[Note: From death certificate date of death January 16, 1945.]

Newspaper unknown
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Howell, George

George Howell Dead
     George Howell, half brother of Mrs. James Robinson, widow of the veteran barber, died in Columbus of tuberculosis Thursday night. The body arrived here Saturday and was taken to Mrs. Robinson's on 3rd above Pine, near the Paint Creek Baptist Church and the funeral services were conducted there at 2 o'clock the same afternoon by Elder B.J. Shadd, the internment following at the Pine Street Cemetery by Hayward.
     George was a good young man, about 20 years old, liked by everyone and he left many friends and relatives.

[Note: Death Certificate..George Howard Howell born July 18, 1889 Gallipolis; died Aug. 11, 1910 Columbus. 21 years 20 days of age...African American. Parents: Charles Howell born Rock Bridge VA and Martha Parker born Charleston, WV]

Gallipolis Bulletin
August 19, 1910
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Howell, Hattie

     Miss Hattie Howell died at the home of Mr. Theodore Northup Thursday evening of last week after a long illness with lung trouble. She was 31 years of age and a most estimable Christian lady being a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was a daughter of John W. Howell now in Arkansas and left a brother, Dr. W. E. Howell, of Rio Grande, and three sisters, Mrs. Ansel Kerns of Harrison, Mrs. Chas. Kerns, of Green Township, and Mrs. Mary Cowdry of Chicago. The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning by Rev. Gelvin, interment at McCall cemetery in Harrison Township by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 17, 1903
Vol. XXXVI, No. 23
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Howell, Jane

Death of Mrs. Jane Howell
     Mrs. Jane Howell, who had been seriously ill for some time, died last Saturday, September 21, 1898.  She was born in Delaware county, Ohio, July 6, 1830.  She was united in marriage at Bridgeport, Ohio, to Mr. Thomas P. Howell on January 13, 1848.  One son, Dr. David A. Howell, was the fruit of this union.  In 1852, during the gold fever, Mrs. Howell's husband went to California by the overland route, and some time after reaching the gold field died there. 
     In the spring of 1858 Mrs. Howell removed to this city and resided here until her death.  She became a member of the M. E. Church in her girlhood days, and her life was that of a true christian.  She took a deep interest and was an enthusiastic worker in all matters for the advancement of Christianity.  The funeral services were conducted at her late residence on Monday, by Rev. Hawk, the burial following at Pine street cemetery, by Hayward & Son.  A large [??] of relatives and friends were present at the funeral and burial. Her remains were deposited in the grave by six of her nephews, Edgar H., Oscar C., Hayward, Fred, Edward and Howell Alexander.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct 1, 1898
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Howell, Norah F.

Mrs. Howell is Claimed Friday After Stroke
     Mrs. Norah F. Howell, 71, a resident of 447 Fourth Ave., died at 11:15 a.m. Friday in Holzer Hospital. She had been admitted on Thursday evening.
     Her death followed a stroke. Mrs. Howell was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada on Feb. 24, 1894, daughter of the late Harry B. and Ella Folden Lawson. Her marriage to Alden L. Howell, who survives took place Feb. 27, 1923 in Huntington. They came to Gallipolis 22 years ago, and operated a home furnishing store until their retirement.
     She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Charles F. Lawson, Mrs. James (Blanche) Mullens, and Miss Helen Lawson, all of Huntington, Percy Lawson of Muncie, Ind., Norman Lawson of Selma, Ind., and Mrs. Tom (Eihle) Nichols of Norfolk, Va.
     Mrs. Howell was a member of Grace Methodist Church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday (DST) at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate, and burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:30 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, July 10, 1965
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Hoy, Emmart

     Emmart Yost Hoy, 63, of Newark, died Friday at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark, following a brief illness. He was born April 26, 1919, to J. Raymond Hoy and Lillian Resch Hoy.
     He is survived by his wife, Wanda J. Hoy and a step-daughter, Mrs. John Hart. He is also survived by his first wife, Bette Faulkner Hoy and their children, Dr. Emmart Yost Hoy, of St. Mary's; Dr. Peter Resch Hoy of Dublin; Millicent Elizabeth Hoy, Cuyahoga Falls; Joseph Voyles Hoy, Florida and four grandchildren.
Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs Roland Viger, Vero Beach, FL; Mrs Francis Link, Springfield; Mrs. Charles Harvey and Mrs. John Versell, both of St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
     Hoy was associated in business with his father in the French Colony Furniture Manufacturing Co. of Gallipolis. He also volunteered time to handicapped individuals as a teacher of upholstery and furniture making. Hoy was a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force during World War II where he served in Italy.
     Plans for a memorial service to be held at a later date are incomplete.

[Note: died Feb 4, 1983]

The Sunday Times-Sentinel
Feb. 6, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hoy, Lillian Marie

Mrs. Raymond Hoy Claimed By Death In Montreal, Can., Hospital Saturday
Funeral Services Scheduled For Wednesday Morn.
     Lillian Marie Hoy, wife of James Raymond Hoy, died of a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday in Montreal, Canada, at Montreal General Hospital.
     Born in Reading, Pa., on July 21, 1890, the only daughter of William H. and Eleanor M. Resch, she was educated in private eastern schools and for a time lived in Newark, N. J., where she met her husband.
     Surviving are her husband, nine children and nine grandchildren. The surviving children are as follows: Robert William Hoy, San Diego, Cal.; James Raymond Hoy, Jr., Arlington, Va.; Emmart Yost Hoy, Gallipolis; Charles Comer Hoy, Fayetteville, N. C.; Mrs. Roland Joseph Viger, Montreal, Canada; Mrs. Ivan Richmond Harwood, Huntington, W. Va.; Mrs. Francis Charles Link, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Charles Clinton Harvey, St. Louis, Mo.; and Julia Anne Hoy, Gallipolis.
     Special funeral services will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. A requiem high mass will be celebrated by the Rt. Rev. Monsignor James F. Newcomb of Huntington. The Rev. Vincent Schiele, pastor of St. Louis Church will officiate with two other priests as assistants. Interment will be in Mound Hill Cemetery.
     The family has especially requested that absolutely no flowers be sent. They will appreciate friends and the congregation attending the funeral services. The body will be at the funeral home of George J. Wetherholt and Sons, who will be in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, February 21, 1949
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hoyt, Barbara Ann

Death of Mrs. Hoyt
     Mrs. Barbara Hoyt a widow living near Northup died Sunday morning of heart trouble, leaving sisters Mrs. Smith, Mrs. F. M. Howell, and one brother of Huntington, two daughters, one Mrs. Gilbert and one at home and Albert, a son at home. Her funeral services were held at 10:30 Tuesday morning at Clay Chapel conducted by Rev. J. W, McCormick, the burial by Wetherholt at the same place. She was in her 71st year and a very fine industrious woman. She was a daughter of the late Harrison Martin and her mother was a Roadarmour. She was a well liked old lady by every one and her death is greatly regretted.

[Note: Death Certificate..Born Jan. 4, 1890; died June 19, 1910; aged 70 years 5 months and 15 days of age. Parents: Harrison Marton born New Hampshire and Susanna Roadarmour born Gallia County. Burial Centenary Cemetery.] Note added by F.K. Brown

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 24, 1910
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

Huck, Ruby Reynolds

Mrs. R. Huck Dies Tuesday
     Mrs. Ruby Reynolds Huck, a native and former resident of Gallipolis died at 6 a.m. Tuesday in Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus. She had been a resident of Westerville for the past few years. Mrs. Huck attended Gallipolis schools and was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School.
     She is survived by her mother, Cornnie Ecker Walker, a native of Gallia county, who resided with her. Her husband Paul Huck survives along with three children, Billy and Linda both of Dayton and Marta, at home. Everette Ecker of Fourth Ave., is a surviving uncle.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Westerville, and burial will take place there.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, June 19, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Huddleson, Annie

Mrs. Huddleson Dead
     Mrs. Annie Huddleson, widow of the late John Huddleson, who for several years, has made her home with her niece, Mrs. George Alvoid in Columbus, Ohio, passed away this Wednesday morning. She was formerly a native of this county and for several years made her home in Gallipolis.
     Mrs. Huddleson was a fine Christian woman, always interested in the better things of this life and had a lively hope in the happenings of the future life. Her body will be shipped in here Friday noon, funeral service at First Baptist Church by Rev. Sagen at 1 o’clock, interment in Mound Hill Cemetery.

The Gallia Times
“Vinton News Notes”
Thursday, May 19, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hudlin, Charles

Charles Hudlin Accidently Killed in Los Angeles
Body Will be Brought Here for Interment
     Local relatives learned yesterday that Charles Hudlin had been killed in a street car accident at San Pedro, California, last Tuesday. A message received by decendent's sister Mrs. Francis Koester of Montgomery, W.Va. from the Chief of Police of Los Angeles was relayed to Gus Frye Jr. of this city, a nephew.
     Particulars of the accident have not been learned, but it is assumed that the delay in communicating with relatives was caused by a delay in identifying the body. George J. Wetherholt & Sons yesterday sent a message to Los Angeles directing that the body be sent here for burial.
     For months or perhaps for several years Mr. Hudlin has been employed as a steward on a Standard Oil line of tankers running from San Pedro, which lies a short distance south of Los Angeles to Honolulu.
     Charles Hudlin was born in Gallipolis 54 years ago. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Hudlin and spent his boyhood here and was here with his mother for some months eight or nine years ago.

[Note: Charles was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 16, 1942
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Hudlin, Clarissa

Mrs. Hudlin Dead
A Fine Old Lady of 82 Passed Away Friday Evening
     Mrs. Clarissa M. Hudlin, wife of the late Sinnet Hudlin died at her home on upper Second Avenue, Friday evening, April 9, 1920, at 7:30 o'clock. She was 82 years old and is survived by five children: Charles W. Hudlin of Montgomery, W.Va., Mrs. James DeVault of Canton, O., James H. Hudlin of Portsmouth, Mrs. W. A. McConnel of Springfield, and Miss Margaret Hudlin who resided with her mother.
     Besides her own children Mrs. Hudlin reared four of her grandchildren Misses Clarissa, Lillian and Hazel Faudree and Hudson Faudree. The pall bearers will be her grandchildren.
     The funeral will be held at Mrs. Hudlin's late residence Monday at 1:30 P.M. The services will be conducted by Rev. Hugh Evans of Marysville. The burial will be at Mound Hill in charge of funeral director Hayward.
     Mrs. Hudlin was one of the oldest members of the Presbyterian church of this city and was a fine old lady held in the highest esteem by her many friends and acquaintances.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 10, 1920
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Hudlin, Sinnett

     Mr. Sinnett Hudlin, well known here as groceryman and saloonist for many years, at the lower end of town, near the bridge, died Monday night of last week, Feb. 21st of pneumonia, after an illness of about two weeks. He was 47 years, 6 months and 3 days old, and leaves a wife and eight children. The religious exercises took place at his residence, and were conducted by Rev. G.J.F. Richards. The burial was at Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipois Bulletin
February 28, 1882
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Hudson, Jack A.

Jack A. Hudson
     Jack A. Hudson, 70, of Gallipolis, died Friday, September 19, 1997, at his residence.
Born November 25, 1926, in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Fed Hudson and Mattie May Hudson, he was the retired owner of Carl's Shoe Store in Gallipolis.
     A U.S. Navy veteran who served abroad the USS Hanna during World War II, he was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Galliplis Lions Club, and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a long-standing member of the Galliplis Chamber of Commerce. His other memberships included Morning Dawn Lodge No 7, VFW Post 4464, Gallipolis Elks Lodge No. 7, the French Art Colony and the Gallia County Historical Society.
     Surviving are his wife, Jennie Bias Hudson; four children, Joyce Lynn Nickels and Janet Lee Brown, both of Gallipolis, John (Carol) Hudson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Jill Lana (Gordon) Wolfe of Racine, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, and a brother, Fred (Cecelia) Hudson, Jr. of Fresno, California.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 1997 in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Hogg officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Monday, September 22, 1997.
     A military flag presentation will be performed at the cemetery by VFW Post 4464 and American Legion Lafayette Post 27. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the French Art Colony, 530 First Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Members of the Gallipolis Lions Club will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Edelblute; Dick Carter, Jim Coonen and Larry Boyer.

Gallipolis paper
1997
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Huff, Samuel P.

     Mr. Samuel P. Huff died at his home, near Gallipolis, on Sunday night, June 1, aged 72 years. He had been a sufferer for some time from dropsy and heart trouble. He leaves many relatives and friends to mourn their loss.

[Note: Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township]

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 3, 1896
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Hughes, Inez L.

     Inez L. Hughes, 80, 902 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis, died Sunday morning at Holzer Medical Center. Born Sept. 5, 1908, in Gallia County, she was a daughter of the late James Lee and Neal Carrie (Betz) Miller.
     She retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center in 1975. She was a member of the Church of God since 1927. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Gordon David Hughes,in 1940, whom she married July 18, 1931.
     She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Iva) Wamsley of Point Pleasant, WV and Mrs. Herman (Ima Jean) Henry of Logan, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Edna Lane of Gallipolis; six grandsons and three great-grandchildren.
     Private graveside services will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Reynolds Cemetery in Addison with the Rev. Tally Hannah officiating. Pallbearers will be Gregory Wamsley, Terry Wamsley, Steven Wamsley, Richard Henry and Jay Henry. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Gallia County Heart Fund.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 27, 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hughes, Iva

Sad Death of Mrs. Hughes
     Mrs. Bert Hughes, of near Bulaville, died at 4 o’clock this morning under sad circumstances. She began to be ill from expected sickness Saturday morning. Dr. Barton and Son were called to attend her, and awaited the approaching event. It was evident she would have a severe time. Sometime late in the afternoon she went into anti puerperal convulsions, and her case became alarmingly serious. Dr. Claude Parker was called and later Dr. Bean. Her child died shortly after birth. The Doctors left her resting comfortably, but uncertain as to results, owing to much conjestion of the brain. At 4 o’clock she died.
     She was a young, strong but fleshy lady. She had been married only about a year. She is highly spoken of by many friends, and her death a source of sorrow to all. She was a daughter of Mr. George Shaver.

[Note: 1886 - 8/22/1905]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 22, 1905
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Hughes, Lucinda Watson

IN MEMORY
     Lucinda Watson Hughes, daughter of Walter and Sarah Watson, was born on Oct. 13, 1839 and died at the home of her son, H.E. Smiley, on June 8, 1922. In the year 1857, she was united in marriage to David Smiley. To this union six children were born. Her husband and three children preceded her. Mrs. W.A. Graves of Kansas and C. E. and H.D. Smiley of Bulaville survive her; also a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
     In later years she was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas Hughes and to this union one son, B.A. Hughes of Bulaville, was born and who survives her.
     She was a member of the Bulaville Christian Church and was kind and patient, always willing to help others. She will be sadly missed in her home and by those who knew her best.

     The funeral was held at Bulaville Saturday at 10 a.m. by Rev. Ewing, interment in the Rife Cemetery by Undertaker Hayward. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the death of our mother.

Gallia Times
June 22, 1922
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hughes, Mary Belle

From Saturday's Tribune:
     Mrs. Mary Hughes, 75, widow of Ansel Hughes,died at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of her son, James, just back of the Ramauta Station.
     Funeral 2:30 p.m. Monday at Addison Methodist Church. Burial at Gravel Hill.
Body will be at the funeral parlors of G.J. Wetherholt and Sons till shortly before the funeral hour.

From Monday's Tribune
     Funeral of Mrs. Mary Belle Hughes, widow of Ansel Hughes, is being conducted this afternoon by Rev. J.L. Stephenson at the Addison Methodist Church. Burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery by G.J. Wetherholt and Sons.
     Mrs. Hughes was a daughter of Isaac and Viola Sprague White. She is survived by the following children, Glenn Hughes, East Tawas, MI; Ethel Maddox, Sabina, Ohio; Charles Hughes, Columbus; Allen Hughes, Cheshire; Mrs. Julia Witham, Huntington; James and Lewis Hughes, Gallipolis Rt. 1 (Addison Township). There are 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

[Note: Death Certificate...Mary Belle Hughes born Dec. 31, 1869 Gallia County; died July 28, 1945 Addison Township, Gallia County; 75 years, 6 months and 27 days of age. Cause of Death: Organic Heart Disease Failure/Fracture of left hip]

Gallia Times
Aug. 2, 1945
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Hughes, Maudelle Sheets

IN LOVING MEMORY
     Maudelle Sheets Hughes, daughter of Alphonso and Vesta Sheets, was born October 9, 1897, departed this life August 31, 1926. She was united in marriage with Chas. C. Hughes May 29, 1920 and to this union were born two daughters.
     She leaves to mourn their loss her husband and two daughters, Edna Louise and Ruth Alice, father, mother, and six brothers, Garland, Portsmouth, O., Harold and Haskel, Huntington, W. Va., Merill, Roscoe and Robert at home and four sisters, Mrs. Earl Unroe, Mercerville, O., Eva, Grace and Vivian at home. One sister in infancy having preceded her to the great beyond. She also leaves a host of relatives and friends.
     Maudelle made her place with God at the early age of 13 and through all the remaining years of her life she kept the lamp of faith and love burning brightly. For many years she was a consistant worker in the Mercerville Baptist Church of which she was a member. After her marriage she and her husband, feeling that their membership should be where they worshiped. They transferred to the Methodist Church at Mingo Junction,O.
     Since early spring Maudelle has been severly afflicted. All that human hands and loving hearts or human skill could do was done. She bore her suffering with great Christian fortitude, until the message of God came to take her home to Heaven. Throughout her suffering she was the same quiet pleasant lovable girl, we have all known and loved. To those who knew her, Maudelle's life is an open book and as we read we must surely say, "There is one more Saint in Glory singing God's praise." We weep now because she is free from suffering and pain, but because we loved her and shall miss her so, for none knew her but to love her.

Mrs. Hughes Dead
     Mrs. Charles Hughes, formerly Miss Maudelle Sheets, of Mercerville, died last Tuesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Sheets. Funeral services were held at the Mercerville Baptist church Thursday by Rev. W. K. Riggs, burial in the cemetery there.

[Note: Buried Mercerville Cemetery, Guyan Twp]

Gallipolis paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Hull, Garold R.

     Garold R. Hull, 81, of Fremont, Died Thursday, April 29, 1993 at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont. He was born on Jan. 5, 1912 in Gallia County to the late John R. and Myrta (McClure) Hull. The retired school teacher was preceded in death by his wife, Fawn Estelle (Frederick) Hull. Survivors include two daughters (Janet Vare of Indianapolis and Jean Eachus of Tiffin), 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one sister (Margaret Goodwin of McArthur).
     The graveside service will be Saturday at 2: p.m. at Vinton Memorial Park. The Rev. Joseph Hefner will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shiloh Methodist Church, 1668 W. Co. 592, Tiffin, Ohio 44883.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 30, 1993
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Hulshorst, William

W. Hulshorst Dies At Home At Centenary
Born In Germany, He Came To U S Following Triumph of Prussia
     William Hulshorst, aged and upright citizen, passed away at his home near Centenary and in Green Township at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. He would have been 91 years old on April 12. Nearly two years ago he suffered a stroke that permanently impaired his health and it is believed his death resulted from a second stroke. For months he had required much care, but that was given in full measure and tenderly and gladly by his wife and children.

Soldier of 1870
     Mr. Hulshorst was born in Germany, as was Mrs. Hulshorst and he was a soldier in Franco-Prussian War--perhaps the last survivor of that war living in Gallia County. He was prompted to immigrate to this country because of the hardships and privations that he experienced as a soldier.
     His wife, whose maiden name was Minnie Rheburg, and who was 12 years younger than he, came from the same community in Germany. in reaching this country she was assisted by the late Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ulsamer and for years after her arrival lived with them when they ran the Ulsamer Hotel, now the Clendenin. Meanwhile, William Hulshorst was getting a start from his saving as a farm worker.
     At the time of their marriage or soon after they made their home where he died in a German settlement about a mile north of Centenary. Their marriage occurred April 29, 1888, with Rev. John W. McCormick officiating.
     Mr. Hulshorst was a steady worker--a persistent plodder--but never hurried or fretted and he proved to be a successful farmer and a worthy citizen. Those who knew him and his family well, like Mrs. Nora Ecker, Sheriff and Mrs. Hatfield, A.C. Safford and others speak of them all in terms of genuine praise.
     Mr. Hulshorst is survived by three sons, John Christian Hulshorst, whose health was shattered in the World War and who is in the federal hospital at Chillicothe; Harry Harrison Hulshorst, whose home occupies a site adjoining that of his parental home and Fred William (Fritz) Hulshorst of Gallipolis. A daughter, Minnie Louise, died n childhood. There is one half bother, August Schmalgemier, a resident of Nebraska.
     Funeral services will be held t the home at 10 o'clock Sunday, in charge of Rev. E.C. Venz. Burial at Centenary by O.E. Elliott.

[Note: Death Certificate...born April 12, 1847; died March 17, 1938; age 90 years, 11 months and 5 days. Parents: Henry Hulshorst and Louise Windhoff]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 18, 1938
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Humerick, Fred

Fred Humerick Dead

     Fred Humerick, a well known young man of Harrison Township, died last Thursday night, March 8, of pneumonia. He was a son of Jack and Savannah [Houck] Humerick and is survived by his parents, brothers, Robert and Elmer and sisters, Marie and Mae. He was a church member and a willing worker in the Sunday School.
     The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at Lincoln Chapel by Rev. J.H. Moody of Jackson, the burial following at the Houck Cemetery.

[Note: Death Certificate...Fred Houck Hummerick was born Nov. 18, 1891 and died March 8, 1911; aged 19 years, 4 months and 26 days of age.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 16, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Humphrey, Alberta Mauck

     Alberta Mauck Humphrey, 74 years, wife of Dr. William A. Humphrey, residence 15 Twelfth Av., Saturday. Survived by husband; son, Charles D. Armel, sisters, Mrs. Allie Mauck, Mrs. W.C. Bennett; 4 grandchildren, Daniel, Doris, Richard, Phyllis Lee Armel. Service in the Fisher Mortuary, Monday, 2 p.m. Interment Green Lawn.

[Transcriber's Note: Alberta Mauck was born in Cheshire, Gallia Co., Ohio 1 Jan 1864 to Samuel Mauck and Mary Rothgeb. She was the second wife of William Armina Humphrey. William died in Columbus 1940 and is buried next to Alberta. He was born in Rutland Twp. to William G. and Sarah B. Cook Humphrey. They are buried in Miles Cemetery. William's first wife was Lula M. Nobles and they had one son Carl M. Humphrey. They must have divorced and in 1900 Wm married Alberta in Nebraska.]

Columbus Dispatch
June 11, 1938
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill-Schumaker

Hunter, Bernard

     Bernard Eugene Hunter, 36, of Cheshire, died Sunday, June 6, 1993, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. Born in Point Pleasant, Nov. 14, 1956, he was the son of Bernard Hunter of Gallipolis and Pauline Cox of Cheshire. He was an oil well worker.
     Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Patricia Hoffman Hunter, two daughters, Angela Brooke Hunter and Darlene Jean Hunter, all of Cheshire; a brother, Kenny Ray Hunter of Gallipolis; four sisters, Melissa Houck, Rita Hill, and Linda Hunter, all of Gallipolis; and Bonnie Bonecutter of Portland, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Montie B. and Brooke Martin Hunter.
     Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Full Gospel Lighthouse Church in Pomeroy at 1 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunter will officiate and burial will be in Mina Cemetery in Gallipolis. Friends may call at the Fisher Funeral Home in Middleport 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 7, 1993
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Hunter, Marie Meadows

Hunter Funeral Tuesday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Meadows Hunter, wife of George Hunter, who died Saturday at her home in Cannelton, W. Va., were largely attended Tuesday afternoon in the Paint Creek Baptist church. Rev. Wright officiated and burial was made in Pine street cemetery in charge of Fred Entsminger. Mrs. Hunter was a former resident of this city, the daughter of the late Frank Hill.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 6, 1932
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark

Huntington, Stanley B. (Pud)

Stanley B. Huntington, 84, Dies Unexpectedly
     Stanley B. (Pud) Huntington, 84, of 354 Third Ave., Gallipolis, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack at his home around 4 p.m. Saturday. Huntington, a retired electrical employee, ex-riverman, canoeist, Silver Bridge superintendent, plumber, gas station owner and one of Gallia County’s leading civic and most political-minded citizens, had gone to the kitchen to do some chores when he collapsed. Huntington, known throughout the area as “Pud”, appeared well over the July 4 holidays. He attended the third annual River Recreation Festival activities on Wednesday and Thursday.
     He was born in Hockingsport, Ohio on June 10, 1884, son of the late Capt. Ira B. and Fannie Ruth Huntington. He married the former Virginia Reese in Chicago in 1910. She survives, along with two daughters, Mrs. Winifred Ackers, Pasadena, Calif., and Virginia Zelle, Bridgeport, W. Va. Four grandchildren also survive. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
     Huntington was associated with John Damron’s Hardware and Plumbing firm between 1904-06. He was employed by the Gallipolis Electric Light Co., between 1906-09. In June, 1909, Huntington served with the U. S. Army Engineers in Wheeling, remaining there until 1918.
     During World War I, he was an electrician with the Hercules Powder Co., Nitro, W. Va. He remained there until June, 1919. In February of 1919, Huntington went into business for himself, retailing automobile accessories and Standard Oil Products. He opened the first gasoline station in the Old French City. In June, 1928, Huntington was appointed superintendent of the Silver Bridge by the late Dr. Charles E. Holzer, Sr. He held this post until Ohio sold the structure to West Virginia on Dec. 26, 1941. Huntington was then employed at the TNT plant above Pt. Pleasant until 1946, and on Feb. 25, 1946, joined the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. staff. He retired on June 29, 1956.
     He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, a member of all the Masonic bodies, Shrine Club, and for 63 years was a member of the Gallipolis Elks Lodge. He was a honorary life member of the Elks organization. Huntington, until just recently, was a member of the Gallipolis Twp., trustees. He held that post for 16 years.
     Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. this afternoon at the McCoy-Wetherholt Funeral Home under the direction of the Rev. Glen R. Hueholt. Burial was in Mound Hill Cemetery

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 8, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Huntley, Elva E.

     Elva E. Huntley, 96, Vinton, died Wednesday night at Jenkins Health Care Center, Wellston.
Born Dec. 14, 1886, in Meigs County, daughter of the late William T. and Ellie Piper Miller, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John E. Huntley, in Oct. 1967.
     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Denney of Rt. 1, Bidwell, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Vinton United Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Cheesebrew officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service.

[Note: died Jan. 26, 1983]

Gallipolis Paper
Jan. 28, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                            Top of Page

Huntley, Grace

Mrs. Huntley, Vinton native, Dies Sunday
     Mrs. Grace Huntley, 78, a native of Vinton, died Sunday in her home, 2038 Hard Rd., Worthington. She left Vinton in 1935 to make her home in central Ohio.
     She was the widow of Charles Huntley, who was a longtime teacher, in Vinton Schools. Survivors are two daughters and a son, Mrs. Robert McGhee of Columbus, Mrs. Mack McGhee of Worthington and Kelley Huntley, Vinton grocer.
     Mrs. Huntley was a member of the Vinton Baptist church. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral home in Worthington. Rev. William R. Hayden will officiate and burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 30, 1964
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood

Hurlow, Nora Chloe

NORA CHLOE HURLOW
     Nora Chloe Hurlow, 86, Addison, died Tuesday Dec 1, 1998 in Holzer Medical Center.
     Born Nov 23, 1912 in Mason County, W Va., daughter of the late Clate and Naoma Robinson, she was a homemaker.
     She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Hurlow, in 1964; two sons, Eugene and Dale Hurlow, a daughter, Audrey Hurlow Woods; a grandson, James Lloyd Hurlow, in 1998; four brothers, Dale, Delbert, Gay and Bud Robinson; two sisters, Rose Strait and Erma Gargus.
     Surviving are seven sons, James C. Hurlow of Mason, WV. Joe (Vivian) Hurlow, and William K. (Garnett) Hurlow, both of Gallipolis, Okey (Janet) Hurlow of Clifton, W. Va., Leonard Lee Hurlow of Addison, John Wayne (Darlene) Hurlow of Point Pleasant, W. Va., and Samuel Lloyd (Hope) Hurlow of Cheshire; a daughter, Betty Sue Hurlow Rodgers of Gallipolis; 22 grandhildren, and 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Frazier of Ironton and Wilma Everets of Columbus and a sister-in-law, Edith Hurlow of Leon, W. Va.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in the Ash Street Baptist Church, Middleport, with the Rev. Les Hayman officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements are by the Willis Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec 1, 1998
Contributed by Joyce Robinson

Hurn, Edna C.

Widow of Harry Hurn Dies at 86
     Mrs. Edna C. Hurn, 86 widow of Harry R. Hurn, one-time editor and publisher of the Gallia Times died at 12:30 a.m. today in an Athens hospital. She had been in failing health for many years.
     Mrs. Hurn was associated with her husband in the publication of the Times, and was in charge while he served as Gallipolis postmaster. She was historian of the Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution and served for several years as editor of the Ohio DAR magazine.
     She was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Gallipolis Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, a Past Matron and 50 year member, a charter member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem serving as scribe for three years, and voted a life member in 1953, and a Past Regent of French Colony, Daughters of the American Revolution.
     She was born July 21, 1879, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Heman Bumgardner. She was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene. Her only known survivor is a nephew, Leo Bumgardner, of California.
     Mrs. Hurn was a former resident of 917 Second Ave. Her marriage to Harry Royal Hurn took place Aug. 24, 1901, and he preceded her in death April 30, 1961.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate and burial will be in Pine Street cemetery. Flowers are asked to be omitted. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 18, 1966
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                          Top of Page

Hurn, Harry R.

Harry R. Hurn Famed HRH Passes Away Sunday
Harry R. Hurn, Dean of City's Newsmen, Dies
     Harry Royal Hurn, 83, dean of Gallipolis newpapermen, died at 10:55 a.m Sunday in Holzer Hospital. He had been a patient there for about two months and had been in failing health for several years. He suffered another stroke early Sunday.
     Mr. Hurn was a fifth generation descendant of Louis and Louisa LeClerq, who were amongth the original settlers of Gallipolis. He was born in Gallipolis on Dec. 7, 1877, the only child of the late Molbry and Flora Shank Hurn.
     He attended Gallipolis schools and was graduated from high school in 1895. In that year he started a newspaper career that covered 65 years. He was first identified with the Gallipolis Tribune and later went with the Gallia Times. He was publisher of that newspaper for 30 years and built it up until it had the largest circulation of any weekly newspaper.
     Under his ownership was absorbed the Vinton Leader, The Gallipolis Journal and Gallipolis Bulletin. After his retirement from that newspaper he became a columnist for the Tribune and continued in that capacity until Jan. 3,1961, when his last column of "Your Hometown and Mine" appeared. He had written the column for over 26 years.
     In 1923, he was appointed Gallipolis Postmaster. Under his administration the new post office was built and occupied in 1925 and he served as Postmaster until 1932.
     He met and married Miss Edna Claire Bumgarder on Aug. 24, 1901 and she survives. They were married by the late Rev. E.H. Gelvin. Mrs. Hurn was associated with him in the publishing business and is a former editor of the Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution. The family home is 917 Second Avenue.
     Mr. Hurn was active in the civic and social life of the community. He was a charter member and past President of the Gallipolis Rotary Club. He belonged to all Masonic bodies and was a member of Aladdin Shrine. He was a charter member of the Gallipolis Shrine Club and was an Elk.
     Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, Rev. Warren H. Wilson will officiate and burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be James Danner, Elmer B. Caldwell, Ralph Martin, Manning Wetherholt, Stanley B. Huntington and Dwight Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Paper
May 1, 1961
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hurn, Lucy

Death of Mrs. Hurn
     Mrs. Lucy Hurn, widow of the late Charles W. Hurn, died Saturday evening, April 10, 1909, at six o'clock, after an illness of three weeks with heart trouble, and in her 78th year. Her funeral services cannot be stated at this time.
     Mrs. Hurn had made her home with Mrs. M.S. Hurn, her daughter-in-law, for sometime. Mrs. Hurn was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Royal Hayward and became the mother of Messrs. M.S. Hurn, late of this city, Lewis of Hot Springs, Charles of Seattle, Andrew and Frank of Chicago, and the late Mrs. Will Bennett and Mrs. Charles Amendt of Lancaster. She was a sister to the late J.L. Hayward and Mrs. James Alexander.
     She had been a member of the Methodist church all her life and was a kind, good lady beloved by every one who knew her.

A separate paragraph...The funeral services of the late Mrs. L.A. Hurn will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Grace M.E. Church.

[Note: she is buried in Pine Street Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 19, 1909
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Hurst, Joy

     MILFORD- Joy Hurst, 57, a resident of Milford, Ohio, died Friday, March 19, 1993. A former resident of Gallipolis, she was born Aug. 25,. 1935, daughter of the late Elmer Randolph and Mildred Smeltzer Randolph, who survives.
     She married Dennis Bayes, who preceded her in death in 1982. She then married Herbert Hurst, who survives, along with one daughter, Cheri Wagner, North Carolina, and two sons, Jerry and Larry Bayes, Milford, three stepdaughters, Melissa Naylor, Sherry and Mary Hurst, two step-sons, Jerry and Jesse Hurst, and 11 grandchildren.
     Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Craver-Hookom Funeral in Milford, Ohio. Friends may call at the Williamsburg Pentecostal Church from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday.

Sunday Times-Sentinel
Gallipolis, Ohio
March 21, 1993
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                     Top of Page

Hurt, Latrisha Ann

     Latrisha Ann Hurt, infant daughter of Dennis and Desiree Steele Hurt, died Wednesday at Holzer Medical Center. She was born Feb. 4, 1986. Survivors include her parents; one sister, Sabrina, and one brother, Dennis Hurt Jr., both at home; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hurt, all of Gallipolis.
     Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens with Rev. Arius Hurt and Rev. Grover G. Turner officiating. Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 7, 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley

Hutchins, David W.

     Two deaths occurred at the County Infirmary during the past week. David W. Hutchins, sent from Raccoon Township, died on the 10th inst., aged 88 years and Stephen Fulton, from Addison Township, died on the 4th.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, February 14, 1888
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hutchins, Sarah E.

Death of Mrs. Hutchins
     Mrs. David Hutchins, of near Central Point, died last Thursday evening of lung trouble after a long illness. She was buried at the Old Pine Cemetery Sunday. She was about 45 years of age and left a husband and eight or nine children. She was an excellent lady and her death is a grievous one to her family. She was a sister of the late Andrew Bowyer.

[Note: Death Certificate..Sarah E. Hutchins was born 1857; died March 16, 1899; age 42.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 30, 1899
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hutchinson, John

     John Hutchinson, 70, San Bernardino, CA, formerly of Vinton, died in San Bernardino Saturday.
Born April 16, 1913 at Vinton, son of the late John and Daisy Frederick Hutchinson, he was a retired San Bernardino city employee, caretaker of the Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds in 1979 and 1980 and was a member of the Free Methodist Church in San Bernardino.
     He married Jessie Chamberlain, who survives, on March 15, 1940 in Gallia County. Also surviving are a step-son, Melville Chamberlain of San Bernardino, two step-grandchildren and a step-great-grandchild; four sisters, Reva Evans of Rio Grande; Mrs. Daniel (Ruth) Evans of Vinton; Mrs. Bill (Estivaun) Matthews of Gallipolis and Mrs. Walter (Ruby) McGhee of San Bernardino.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Free Methodist Church, under the direction of Bottitt Funeral Home, San Bernardino Burial will be in San Bernardino. Local arrangements are by McCoy-Moore-Funeral Home in Vinton.

Gallipolis paper
April, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hutchinson, William H.

     William H. Hutchinson, 42, Jimes Emory Road, Oak Hill, died Tuesday Feb. 3, 1998, at his residence.
Born April 15, 1955 in Jackson County, he was the son of the late John and Mary Johnson Hutchinson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Gaynelle. Surviving are two brothers, John Hutchinson of Charleston, WV and Daniel Hutchinson of Oak Hill.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Corinth Church, with the Rev. Calvin Minnis officiating. Burial will be in the Corinth Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mayhew Funeral Home, 465 Broadway, Jackson, from 4-8 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 6, 1998 Page 3, Col. 2
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hutsinpiller, Abraham

Mr. Abraham Hutsinpiller Stricken with Heart Trouble Tuesday Noon
     Mr. Abraham Hutsinpiller, a well known resident of this city, was stricken with heart trouble Tuesday at noon and passed away. The funeral probably be Friday afternoon. Mr. Hutsinpiller is survived by his wife and daughters, Misses Edith and Garnet Hutsinpiller, two sons, Herbert of Illinois and Charles of Kentucky, and three brothers, Capt. John C. Hutsinpiller, Frank Hutsinpiller and Bert Hutsinpiller, the latter of Seattle, Wash.

[Note: Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township.]

Gallia Times
September 28, 1922
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Hutsinpiller, Ann

     Mrs. Ann Hutsinpiller, of Gallipolis, died suddenly on Saturday night 17th inst., of heart disease.

Athens Messenger
April 29, 1875
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker                                                         Top of Page

Hutsinpiller, Bessie

Death of Miss Hutsinpiller
     Miss Bessie Hutsinpiller, daughter of Mrs. Lily Hutsinpiller, died at her home in this city Wednesday evening October 6, 1909, at 9 o’clock p.m., aged 28 years. She had been ill a long time with tuberculosis and critically so for several days.
     She was a bright, attractive young lady and was a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Dunn, interment following at Mound Hill by Wetherholt. She is survived by her mother, who gave her every attention and who will have the sympathy of everyone in her great bereavement.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, October 8, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Hutsinpiller, Catherine Laiblin

Deaths Claims Mrs. Catherine Hutsinpiller, 86
Rites To Be Held At Residence At 2 P. M. Thursday
     Mrs. Catherine Laiblin Hutsinpiller died at 7 o'clock last night at her Portsmouth ave. home overlooking the Chickamauga basin. She was in her 87th year.
     That the end was near had been generally known here. Last Wednesday night Mrs. Hutsinpiller suffered a stroke and she never regained consciousness. She had been bedfast since July 6 when she fell at her home and broke a hip. She was in the Holzer Hospital thereafter until September 1 when she was removed to her home.

Green Tp. Native
     During her invalidism Mrs. Hutsinpiller was so patient, so appreciative of every attention shown her, that her attitude endeared her to nurses and all who came to visit or call.
     Decedent was born May 25, 1855, in Green tp. She was the oldest daughter of Charles W. and Catherine Fultz Laiblin, the oldest child of the family being the late William Laiblin.
     On June 1, 1887, she was united in marriage by the late John W. McCormick to Abraham Hutsinpiller and the remainder of her years were spent in and around Gallipolis. The cake for their wedding was baked by her father, a confectioner, whose place of business was where Swain's restaurant is now, and where the Jenny stand used to be. Mr. Hutsinpiller died Sept. 26, 1921.
     They are survived by these children: Edith Hutsinpiller, who lived with her mother, and who is credit manager of the Gallia County Produce Co.; Garnet, wife of William S. Grant, Cleveland Heights, and Charles L. Hutsinpiller, a druggist at Prestonburg, Ky. There are two grandchildren, John Charles Grant and Mary Catherine Hutsinpiller. Mrs. Hutsinpiller is also survived by a brother and a sister, Charles S. Laiblin of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Mary Edvenson, Ft. Dodge, Iowa.
     Mrs. Hutsinpiller was a lifelong Methodist. For many years she was a Sunday school teacher and active in other church organizations; and she took a pride in the success achieved by many of her pupils.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home where she and her daughter had lived for a quarter of a century. Rev. W. Scott Westerman will officiate. Interment will be made in Mound Hill cemetery by F. J. Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 11, 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                           Top of Page

Hutsinpiller, Charles A.

Death Comes to Charles A. Hutsinpiller
Useful, Prominent Citizen Passes At Ironton
Funeral There At 2 Friday
     Charles A. Hutsinpiller, a native of this county, who had been a leading citizen of Ironton for more than half a century, died Tuesday night at his room in the Marting Hotel of that city. News of his passing, which was slow in reaching relatives and friends here, came as a shock, despite his advanced age and despite the earlier news about his having suffered a stroke.
     The Ironton News says he was “one of the most successful businessmen in the city. He was strong-minded, charitable and always on the right side. He was devoted to his church, interested in the welfare of others, and a loyal booster for the city in which he lived. His name had been associated with the hardware business in Ironton since 1895, when he purchased the business of William Kerr & Co. and formed a partnership with the late William A. Sheridan.”

Man of Many Interests
     He and the late William Kerr were brothers-in-law and their business association began in 1883 when Mr. Hutsinpiller went to Ironton. In 1920 the Hutsinpiller-Sheridan partnership was dissolved, being succeeded by the Hudson-Pillar Wholesale Hardware Co.
     Decendent was interested in numerous Ironton concerns. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, Rotary club, Chamber of Commerce, Masons, Knights Templars, K. of P., Moose and United Commercial Travelers.
     Mr. Hutsinpiller was born in Green tp. He was one of 11 children of David Hutsinpiller. Mrs. Robert C. Johnston, who died at Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, on Feb. 1, was a sister. Rev. William A. Hutsinpiller, also of Los Angeles, is the only survivor of the David Hutsinpiller family.
     Charles Hutsinpiller, who married three times, is survived by four children of his first marriage (to Frances Kerr); Mills Hutsinpiller, an associate in business, and Dick, who is connected with the First National Bank of Ironton; Prof. Neil Hutsinpiller Crawfordsille, Ind.; Misses Jessie and Florence Hutsinpiller of Denver, Colorado, the latter being head of the domestic science department of the University of Colorado. (It says four but five are named. A different mother or maybe it should have been five.)
Funeral services will be held at the Wagner Funeral Home in Ironton at 2 o’clock Friday.
     Mr. Hutsinpiller’s interest in his kinfold and friends and the affairs of his city and country was not interrupted by his last illness. Though the stroke he suffered involved his entire left side his mental faculties were unimpaired. For the last 13 years he had lived at the Marting Hotel and was a general favorite in all the circles in which he had moved.


Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 18, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                         Top of Page

Body of Chas. Hutsinpiller is Cremated
Rites Are Conducted by Ironton Presbyterian Chruch Pastor Yesterday
     Funeral services for Charles A. Hutsinpiller were held at the Wagner funeral home in Ironton Friday afternoon, Rev. Martin L. Gearhardt, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Hutsinpiller had been a deacon, officiated.
     After these rites, the body was taken to Portsmouth for cremation, in compliance with decendent’s request.

Local Folk Attend
     Among those present at the services were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kerr and Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Kerr of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Kerr of Athens.
     Many acquaintances of Mr. Hutsinpiller are probably unaware of the fact that the hardware store, with which he was long identified, and known as the Hudson-Pillar Hardware Co. store, was destroyed by fire during the flood.
     His investments, however, were quite diversified, yet largely confined to local concerns. He had put money in various Ironton enterprises and owned two Lawrence county farms and was a breeder of fine stock.
     Mr. Hutsinpiller was an astute, accommodating and upright business man—a worthy representative of a family that has long been prominent in the affairs of southern Ohio. He was a son of David Hutsinpiller and a grandson of Abraham Hutsinpiller, who was one of the early settlers of Greenbrier county, Va. now (W.Va.,) whence he came to Gallia county.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 19, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                        

Hutsinpiller, David

     DIED - Hutsinpiller--Of typhoid pneumonia, at his home in Green Township, Feb. 10, 1881, Mr. David Hutsinpiller, in the 64th. year of his life.
     Mr. Hutsinpiller was widely known as one of our best citizens, and his loss will be deeply felt in the community. He was born and raised and spent the greater portion of his life in Green Township. He began business life as a farmer with small means, but by energy, industry and frugality, he soon acquired a reasonable competency and independence. Through the efforts of himself and companion his family ave enjoyed the privileges and advantages of a comfortable home, have been enabled to acquire a good education and have ben trained to those habits of industry that lead to usefulness and independence in life. He was a man of much will power and strong impulses and while his convictions were of a positive character, they were frankly and conscientiously expressed in what he believed to be the interests of honesty and truth. He was a man of much public spirit and in the affairs of the community and in public servants of the people he loved honesty and fair dealing and did not pass silently by the disposition on the part of any, to place private cupidity in advance of public welfare, while he heartily approved what was for the general good.
     Of a naturally quick temper and of a somewhat impetus disposition, he felt that he did not at all times hold the complete mastery over himself. He realized his insufficiency in these respects and it is known that he sought the aid of God in prayer to help him, when felt his weakness most. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for several years of his life and at the time of his death and in his last hours of consciousness expressed a trust in the Savior. In his life he cheerfully gave in charity and supported the gospel ministry, with his means.
     The community loses a good citizen and neighbor, in his death and will feel deeply the stroke that has fallen upon it, but more keenly will his departure he felt in the home circle. The household tie is broken. An affectionate husband and father has gone. Words of sympathy, however, kindly tendered, cannot remove the pangs of grief like theirs. To Him alone who can sustain his bereaved ones, must they look for consolation in this their time of sorrow.
                                                                    J.W.M.

[Note: Buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Green Township]

Gallipolis Daily Journal
Feb. 17, 1881
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Hutsinpiller, Jane E

Honorable, Useful Life Closes In Peace
Mrs. Jane E. Hutsinpiller Dead In Ninety-Sixth Year
     The venerable mother of Capt. John C. Hutsinpiller passed on to her eternal reward at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, July 13, 1915, at her residence in Gallipolis. Her funeral will occur Friday at 10 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal Church, the interment by Hayward following at Mound Hill Cemetery.
     Mrs. Jane Eliza Hutsinpiller was born in Gallipolis March 25, 1820. Her maiden name was Dodge and her father and mother died when she was young. After her mother's death she made her home with Col. Robert Safford, who felled the first tree in Gallipolis, months before the French Five Hundred arrived from France.
     When Col. Safford's daughter married the Rev. William Cubbage, she lived with her until her own marriage to Henry Hutsinpiller on Oct. 11, 1838. Seven children resulted from this union and on May 23, 1873, Mr. Hutsinpiller died. One son died in infancy and one daughter Madelane, wife of Darious H. Graham, died Sept. 14, 1891. The living children are: J.C. Hutsinpiller, Gallipolis; Abraham Hutsinpiller, Gallipolis; F.E. Hutsinpiller, Gallipolis, E.J. Hutsinpiller, Denver, CO and Elizabeth Catherine Hutsinpiller, Gallipolis.
     With the exception of one year, when the family moved to Illinois in 1851, Mrs. Hutsinpiller has always lived in Gallia County. She joined the M.E. Church in 1830--eighty-five years ago. Col. Safford lived on the Safford Farm and Mr. Cubbage on the place now owned by H. Clay Priestley; where Mrs. Hutsinpiller was married. It is not surprising that during the leisure hours of her later years she loved to live again in memory the good old times she spent in those homes, where she was always treated as a daughter.
     Mrs. Hutsinpiller has been in feeble health for some time and quite ill for a week or more and the end was not unexpected. It was a wonderful lifetime she had--in its length, in its usefulness and in the Christian philosophy which controlled it.

[Note: Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, July 14, 1915
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Hutsinpillar, Lucy Cherrington

Local Peope Attend Hutsinpillar Funeral
     Funeral services for Mrs. Charles A.Hutsinpillar, (Lucy Cherrington), which were held Tuesday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. E.S. Culbertson, of Ironton, were attended by her nephew, judge H.W. Cherrington and Mrs. Cherrington, and cousin, Mrs. Hattie Vicars. Mrs. Hutsinpillar was the daughter of the late William and Lucy
     Cherrington, and a member of one of the leading families of the county since its earliest history.
She is survived by her husband, to whom she was married only a little more than a year ago, and three sisters, Mrs. Culbertson, Mrs. Robert Owens and Miss Lida Cherrington, all of Ironton.
     Her death, Tuesday, followed an operation at Deaconess hospital, Ironton. Since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hutsinpillar had made their home at the Hotel Marting in Ironton.

[Note: Burial in Ironton, Ohio.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 14, 1931
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Hutsinpiller, Mary S.

     Mrs. Mary S. Hutsinpiller, wife of Capt. John C. Hutsinpiller, was claimed by death on Saturday morning, May 6, 1899. She had been a great sufferer for a number of years, and all that medical skill and loving hands could do the visit of death could not be diverted from its course.
     The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Stewart, and was born March 22, 1851. Just twenty-six years ago from the day of her death she was united in marriage to Capt. Hutsinpiller. She was a woman possessed of a lovable disposition, and none knew her but to love her. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and when not prevented by ill health took a deep interest in all religious affairs. 
      She was the mother of two children, Mrs. Moulton Houk, of Toledo, Ohio, and Mr. Carlos Hutsinpiller, who were at her bedside when the end came. Besides her husband and children she leaves a mother and brothers and sisters.
     The funeral services were conducted from the residence of her mother at Island Side Monday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. Gelvin, of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Magee, of the M.E. Church, officiating. The burial was at Mound Hill, by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 13, 1899
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Hutsinpiller, Naomi

A Neighbor
     Naomi C. Hutsinpiller, daughter of Thomas C. and Emily J. Safford, was born in Green Township, Gallia County, Ohio, March 30, 1853 and died near the place of her birth Feb. 13, 1882, aged 28 years 10 months and 13 days.
     On the 21st. of May, 1873, she was united in marriage with her now bereaved husband, Abram Hutsinpiller, with whom she lived for nearly nine years in loving wedlock.
     In 1864, under the labors of Rev. I. Cartlich, she united with the M.E. Church at Centenary, Gallipolis Circuit, of which she ever after lived a faithful member. Mrs Hutsinpiller, was not a demonstrative Christian, but a quiet, sincere, devout woman, whose correct life was a most positive testimony in death. And yet, while not demonstrative, she had a clear, satisfactory, religious experience. She was certainly a true woman. None knew her but to love her. Her kind words to all, her pleasant smile,her sweet disposition, her modest mien, gave her a certain hold upon the affection of all with whom she came in contact.
     She leaves two little boys, one eight years old and the other two, who with the bereaved husband feel and will continue to feel, as none others can, the aching void her removal has left. May the Lord tenderly lead the motherless boys and comfort the sad heart of the husband and bring them safe at last to their dear one's Heaven.
     The funeral was attended by a large number of friends who desired to indicate their appreciation of Mrs. H. by following her to her last resting place. The sermon was preached by Rev. A. O. Ebright, from the text, "And there shall be no night there."

[Note: Buried in Centenary Cemetery in Green Township]

Gallipolis Journal
March 16, 1882
Transcribed by F.K. Brown