Mrs. Jonas Sibley Dead
Estimable Green Township Lady Passes
     Mrs. Jonas Sibley, of Green township, died this morning at 10 or 11 o'clock after an illness of two weeks with a complication of troubles with her stomach and liver. She was about sixty years old and the mother of five daughters and one son living--Mrs. John Hamilton, Mrs. Ed Smeltzer of Green township, Mrs. Turley Gills of Gallipolis township, Mrs. Joshua Brothers of this city, Mrs. Henry Halley of Green township, Miss Katie, single at home and her son Reuben of Morris, Ill., who has been apprised of her death. No definite arrangements have been made as to the funeral services. Hayward & Son have charge of the body.
     She belonged to a family of seven children, six of whom died of putrid sore throat inside of a month, she being the only child left. She had been a member of the Centenary M.E. Church since girlhood and was an exceptionally good wife and mother and was well liked by every one. Mr. Sibley and family will have the deepest sympathy of everyone in their great loss.

[Note: she and Jonas are both buried in Mound Hill and her given name was Christena.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 17, 1909
Transcribed by Henny Evans  

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Sibley, Jonas

JONAS SIBLEY DEAD
Well Known Gallia Man Expires Suddenly Wednesday
     At 9:15 this morning Jonas Sibley of Green township, expired suddenly of heart failure after a brief illness. He had not been in good health for several years, but most of the time was able to be up and about, and was in Gallipolis a week or two ago. Mr. Sibley was 75 years of age, and leaves a second wife, and the following children by his first wife, who died a few years ago. Reuben, of Iowa; Miss Katie at home; and married daughters Mrs. Ed. Smeltzer, Mrs. Turley Gills, Mrs. John Hamilton, Mrs. J. A. Brothers and Mrs. Henry Halley, all of Gallia county. Funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing, but the body is in charge of Hayward.

[Jonas Sibley's first wife was Christina Smeltzer, daughter of John and Margaret {Kerns} Smeltzer.]

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday, August 26 1914, p. 1
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltze

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Siders, Barbara Roy Siders

Mrs. Siders, Oldest Citizen, Dies Here
     Mrs. Barbara Roy Siders, the oldest woman in Gallia county, though never acclaimed as such, died at the Gallipolis Mission at 2:45 this morning. She was in her 98th year, having been born at Rodney, May 7, 1841.
     Though again and again The Tribune has tried to compile a correct list of the county's oldest persons, Mrs. Siders' name was never submitted by any one. But if that birthdate is right, she was the oldest since Mrs. America Nance died in the early hours of the new year in her 99th year. Mrs. Frances Savage of this city was 97 last July 23, being about 10 weeks younger than Mrs. Siders. The latter was a daughter of Robert and Agnes Bugg Roy. She remembered the great Gold Rush of '49 and succeeding years.
     Her first husband was Charles Clinton Nibert. Surviving this union are three daughters and a son, Mrs. Zade (Minnie) Gibson, Huntington; Mrs., Hemer Nibert and Charles Clinton Nibert, both of Gallipolis.  George W. Siders, who died in 1931, was her second husband. No children was(sic) born of this union.
     Funeral services will be held at the Gallipolis Mission on Mill Creek st. at 2 Monday, in charge of Rev. J. P. Keefer. Burial at Bethel cemetery on Little Chickamauga by George Wetherhold & Sons.

[Note: d 14 Jan 1939; b Bethel cem. at Addison]

The Daily Tribune
January 14, 1939
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

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Siders, William

IN MEMORIAM
     In memory of a dear husband and father, Mr. William Siders, who passed to his heavenly reward October 25, 1941.

Nothing but memories as we journey on; Longing for a smile from a loved one gone None knows the depths of our deep regret, But we remember while others forget. More and more each day we miss Friends may think the wound is healed But they little know the sorrow Within our lives concealed.

     Sadly missed by his wife and children. Mrs. Lydia Siders and children.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Siebert, Mrs. Christian

Siebert
     Mrs. Christian Siebert, aged about 70 years, residing on Third Street, near Vine, in this city, died after a short illness Tuesday morning, May 9, 1899 at 6 o'clock. She was a native of Germany and came to this city from Cincinnati about thirteen years ago. Her husband preceded her in death about five years ago. One son who lives at Cincinnati survives her The funeral services were conducted from St. Louis Catholic Church Wednesday morning with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 13, 1899
Vol XXXII, NO.28
Transcribed by Charles Wright

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Sigler, Ansel

     Ansel Sigler, son of Charles and Julia Sigler, aged 32 years departed this life Jan., 1893 after an illness of five months with consumption. During his sickness he was never known to murmur nor complain; he bore his sickness with Christian fortitude, having given his heart to his Saviour and united with the M. E. Church at Asbury, Gallia County, Ohio, March, 1889.
     The deceased was formerly a resident of Gallia County, but moved to Beigle, Kan. August, 1891 and there remained until death.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. P. G. Clark at the Schoolhouse in Beigle, took for his text Thes. 4.14. “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again.” He leaves a Christian mother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn their loss.

With ease our souls through death, Shall glide into their paradise; And thence on wings of angels side, Triumphant through the skies. And knowing he’s gone we’ll weep no more, With patience we will wait; And we will be thinking all the while That he will meet us at the gate.                                                                          A Friend.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1893
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Sigler, Edna

Mrs. Sigler, 83, Claimed Here Tuesday
     Mrs. Edna Sigler, 83, a resident of 9 Mill Creek Rd. died at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday in Holzer hospital. She have been in failing health for several months and had been hospitalized for 27 days.
     Mrs. Sigler was a native of this county and was born on Dec. 16, 1877 to the late Henry and Aurora Burnette Berridge. Her marriage was to Charles Sigler and he preceded her in death three years ago.
     Children who survive that union are Floyd of Ballair, Virgil, Mrs. Clarence (Gladys)
Burns, Mrs. John (Blanche) Hall, all of Gallipolis, Mrs. Hubert (Belva) Evans and Luther, both of Columbus and Mrs. Minnie Myers of Huntington. Two children preceded her in death. Two brothers who survive are Carl and Fred Berridge, both of Gallipolis.
     Miller's Home for Funerals has charge of funeral arrangements which will be announced
later. Burial will be in Pine Street cemetery.

[Note: There is no date on the newspaper but her tombstone has Jan. 17, 1961. Charles Sigler and Edna are both buried in Centenary in Green Township, not in Pine Street. Miller's Funeral Home gives the same date of death and Centenary as the cemetery.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January, 1961
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                            Top of Page

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Sigler, Garnet

MRS. SIGLER DIES AT 85
     Mrs. Garnet Sigler, 85, a resident of 238 First Ave., died at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday. She had been in failing health for several years.
     Mrs. Sigler was born in this county Dec. 31, 1880, daughter of the late Jacob and America Northup Baker. Her marriage to W.W. Sigler took place April 19, 1916, and he survives. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
     She was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church, French Colony Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Gallipolis Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Wetherholt-Elliott Funeral Home. Rev. Albert Mackenzie will officiate, and burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. The family requests omission of flowers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday.

The Gallipolis Tribune
February 2, 1966
Submitted and Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                     

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Sigler, Rhoda Ripley

    Rhoda Ripley was born March 6, 1814 in the state of New York. When a child she moved with her parents to Southern Ohio. In 1837 she was united in marriage to Jared Sigler. Thirteen children were born to them. Sixteen years later they came west and settled at Nashua, Iowa, where they only remained ten years and in June 1855 came to Saratoga and preempted their homestead where they have ever since resided. Her husband died May 28, 1889. Her youngest son Charles has remained on the home farm with her.
     Grandma Sigler as she was familiarly called was a general favorite with the young as well as the old. How well we all enjoyed her tales of pioneer days. She was remarkable healthy and smart for a lady of her age. And nothing gave her more pleasure than to do some act of kindness for her neighbors. Shortly after the holidays she took a severe cold from which she never recovered. Not withstanding all that medical aid and kind friends could do she grew weaker. During the illness and death of her son Charley’s wife, which occurred just six weeks previous to grandma's death, she failed rapidly. Her daughter, Mrs. Payne, was constantly by her bedside and during the last week of her life she suffered terribly, until the afternoon of the day she died, she fell into an unconscious condition from which she never awoke. She expressed her willingness to go when the Master called and at 20 minutes to 7'o'clock on Good Friday she passed away, and on the following Sabbath which was Easter Sunday she was laid to rest amid flowers and evergreens beside her husband in North cemetery, at the age of 87 years and 30 days.
     Five children survive to her, two sons and three daughters, and a host of friends to mourn her. Rev. Webb conducted the services which were held in the church. – Times.

[Note: She is a daughter of Joshua and Rhoda Ripley, early arrivals to Gallia County. She and Jared Sigler were married in Gallia County Feb. 2, 1837. Her date of death is April 5, 1901, Howard County, Iowa.]

Twice-a-Week Plain Dealer
April 18, 1901
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                            Top of Page

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Simmerman, Isabelle

Mrs Henry Simmerman Dies Thursday, Age 77
Widow of Civil War Veteran Was Lifelong Resident of Gallia County.
     Mrs. Isabelle Simmerman, a most kind and estimable Christian woman, passed away Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at her home on Second Avenue, at the age of seventy-seven years and six months. Mrs. Simmerman was born and reared in this county and for the past seventeen years has been a resident of Gallipolis and a member of the Grace M.E. Church. Her husband, Mr. Henry C. Simmerman, died in Jan. of 1924.
     She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter, Miss Anna, at home, who gave her every care and devotion, two sons, Fred of Redlands, CA and Ernest of Galena, Ohio; one grandson, Paul; one sister, Mrs. Martin Minor of Gallipolis and one brother, James Hindes, of Columbus.
     The funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Patriot M.E. Church and will be conducted by Rev. L.L. Sherrington of McArthur, a former neighbor and life long friend of the family. The friends will leave the residence at 2 p.m., A. E. Tope is the undertaker in charge.

[Note: Death Certificate--Isabelle C. Simmerman born Sept. 10, 1850; died March 29, 1928 Gallipolis. Parents Jonathan Hindes (born Vergennes, VT) and Mary Ann Hawkins (born Gallipolis). Henry Clay Simmerman born Jan. 26, 1840 Patriot, Ohio; died Jan. 19, 1924, Gallipolis..age 83 years, 11 months and 24 days. Parents: Henry Simmerman and Sophia Wolford (both born Wytheville, VA).]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, March 30, 1928
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Simmons, Fred L.

Local Resident’s Soldier Brother Dies In Germany
     Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons, 125 Pine Street have returned from Grayson, Ky. Where they were called last Tuesday by the death of Mrs. Simmons’ mother, Mrs. W. T. Utley, who had visited her on numerous occasions. They were accompanied by Mrs. Keith King, sister of Mrs. Simmons.
Wednesday morning, June 18, a telegram came to the Simmons family from the War Department telling of the death of Cpl. Fred L. Simmons, who had served since Sept. 14, 1941 in the Army Air Corps. He was flying a transport plane in Germany when death came.
     A brother of Mr. Simmons and Mrs. King he was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons of Grayson and was born March 12, 1920, so was a little over 27 years of age.
He is survived, in addition to the parents and the bother and sister here, by these other brothers and sisters: Frank and Dan Simmons, Mrs. Orville Burnett and Mrs. George Voreh. He had many friends in a n around Gallipolis having lived for several years with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Keith King and working for the Covert Baking Co. at Middleport.
     The body will be sent home and is expected to arrive in four to six weeks. No definite arrangements can be made but it is known that the funeral service will be held in the Methodist Church at Grayson and burial will be in Grayson Memorial Park with military services at the grave. Funeral Director C. W. Henderson of Grayson will be in charge.

Gallipolis Tribune
19 June 1947
Transcribed by Lew Casey                                                                               

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Smeltzer, Charles L.

LT. CHARLES L. SMELTZER KILLED IN PLANE CRASH
Forced Landing Is Made In Blackfork; Body, Plane Crushed; Rio Grande Youth Served 4 Years In Navy Air Corps And Expected To Fly Transport Plane--Funeral Is Set For Sunday
     Lt. Charles L. Smeltzer, 26, of Rio Grande, recently discharged from the navy air corps, after fours years' service, was instantly killed at 8:15 last night in a forced landing of a naval training plane at Blackfork, Lawrence County, near the Jackson County line. His plane struck the hard-surfaced road in front of the Blackfork school house. His head and body and limbs were crushed by the impact, but persons who witnessed the tragedy quickly lifted the mangled body from the demolished plane, fearing it might catch fire.

Short of Gasoline
     Charles Smeltzer was the only son of Mrs. Mae Smeltzer, whose home is in Rio Grande and who is now teaching in the Cincinnati public schools. Lawrence Smeltzer, a teacher in the local school, is the dead youth's father. It is said that Smeltzer was forced to land because of a shortage of gasoline. He circled the village of Blackfork several times and made it pretty clear to the villagers that he was in distress. They, responding to an obvious appeal, started fires at the roadside and otherwise iluminated the scene of a deplorable tragedy-to-be. There is reason to believe that Lt. Smeltzer had purchased this plane in Missouri and it is surmised that he hoped to land here. But definite information is lacking as to the plane's ownership or as to the flier's aims. Monday, he went to Chicago, returning to Rio Grande Tuesday night, it was learned from Harry Cameron, whose wife is a sister of Mrs. Smeltzer. Wednesday, he and Bob Wood left in a car for some Missouri city to look at planes. Bob brought the car back from some point not learned.
     The log of Smeltzer's plane shows that he had stopped first in Louisville, then in Columbus. It is known that he did some shopping in Columbus but it is not known when he left there or what his destination was. Lt. Smeltzer was discharged from the navy about Christmastime. Later he reenlisted in the reserves and only last week completed some sort of training in Columbus to prepare him for flying a plane for some transport company. He was a graduate of Rio Grande College and was attending Ohio State University at the time of his enlistment. He was a quiet, reserved young man of the most exemplary habits; and his sudden and untimely end has prostrated his mother and shocked and saddened a wide circle of friends and admirers.
     Harry Cameron and Patrolman Pierce D. McCreedy went to Blackfork last night. From there the former went on to Cincinnati and brought Mrs. Smeltzer here early this morning and she is now at the Cameron home. Meanwhile, the body was removed to the Kuhner mortuary in Oak Hill but the funeral will be in charge of Steve Thomas of Thurman.
There will be a short service at the Cameron home at 2 p.m. Sunday. Then the body will be taken to Rio Grande for final rites at the Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. The following were selected as pall bearers: Ernest and Eugene Criner, Gallipolis; Bob Wood, Rio Grande; Maurice Lowks, Sherwood Walker and Bill Wood, Columbus. At noon tentative arrangements were made for a military funeral.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday March 1, 1946, p. 1


More Is Learned About Smeltzer's Fatal Accident
     An investigation made by Harry Cameron and others of the plane crash that cost Lt. Charles Smeltzer his life has revealed that it was not caused by a lack of gasoline. He had eight gallons left when his plane came down in the road near the Blackfork school last Friday night.
     Smeltzer had bought the plane that day at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and had left there at 2 p.m. Central Standard Time for Sullivant Ave. airport in Columbus. It is presumed that he intended to fly to Huntington and then to Gallipolis and it is surmised that he had one hour less of daylight than he had counted on; that darkness had descended on him sooner than he had expected because his watch showed it to be shortly after 7 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. when he first appeared over Blackfork. The left wing of his plane struck the ground a moment after he veered his course to miss the tops of some small trees and the crash came a moment later, Mr. Cameron said.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday March 6 1946
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                   Top of Page

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Smeltzer, Charles

C. SMELTZER DIES TUESDAY AT DAUGHTER'S
Leakage of the Heart Takes Mechanicsburg Resident--Funeral Later.
     O.C. Hupp & Son, undertakers of Mechanicsburg, received a telegram Tuesday morning, telling of the death of Charles Smeltzer, a resident of N. Main street, Mechanicsburg, at the home of a daughter in Gallia, in the southern part of the state, during the early morning hours Tuesday. Leakage of the heart was the cause of death.
     The deceased was 60 years of age, a retired farmer and a prominent member of the K of P Lodge. He had been in poor health for some time and had gone to his daughter's home thinking the change in climate might benefit him. He is survived by a daughter, Miss Blanche Smeltzer, of Mechanicsburg, Mrs Bessie Brown, a daughter in Springfield, and several children by a former marriage. His second wife preceded him in death several months ago.
     Walter Hupp member of the firm of Hupp & Son left Tuesday for Columbus and thence to Gallia where he will secure the body and bring it back to Mechanicsburg. Funeral arrangements will be made through the columns of this paper at a later date.

The Urbana Democrat
March 1921
Contributed by Eve Hughes

Smeltzer Funeral Held
     The funeral of Charles Smeltzer was held from the M. E. church on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and was largely attended by relatives and friends. Rev. J. W. Patton and the K of P lodge conducted the service. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Urbana Daily Democrat
Saturday March 26 1921
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                   Top of Page

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Smeltzer, Darius M.

D. M. Smeltzer Dead
     Darius M. Smeltzer, 73, who has lived in town several years, and before that was a well known farmer of Green township, died Monday night at 9:15 after a week's illness. He had been suffering with hardening of the arteries.
     Mr. Smeltzer lost his wife fourteen years ago, and five children survive him--Mrs. Edgar Henshaw and Mrs. Will Harrison of Green township, Mrs. Lewis Grube and Frank H. of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Jerome Wood of Everett, Wash. One brother, Lewis, and a sister, Mrs. John Swigert, reside in Gallipolis; and a brother, H.C., lives in Dighton, Kans.
     The funeral will probably be Thursday afternoon, from Lewis Grube's residence, with interment at Mound Hill by Wetherholt. Mr. Smeltzer served in the Union Army during the War.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday, November 19, 1915, p. 1
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                  

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Smeltzer, David Alvin

     A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smeltzer at their home in Columbus on Feb 9 died a few moments after birth. It was named David Alvin. The body was brought by the father and Mr. Gilmore to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Smeltzer, where funeral services were held by Rev. Metzler of Hamden, burial at Old Pine.

Obituary
    David Alvin, infant son of Alvin and Virginia Smeltzer was born at Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 9, 1929 and died shortly after birth.
     Sad were the hearts of the parents when the baby was not permitted to stay with them longer, but Christ saith "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
              God forbids his longer stay
              God recalls the precious loan;
              God hath taken him away
              From our bosom to His own.
              Surely, what He wills is best,
              Happy in His will we rest.

Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

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Smeltzer, Emma Echelmyer

WIFE OF TOM SMELTZER, 77, DIED SUNDAY
Funeral Service Will Be Held 2:30 Wednesday, Interment At Mound Hill
     As Christmas Day drew to a close, so did the life of Emma Echelmyer Smeltzer, wife of Thomas E. Smeltzer of 133 Third Avenue. Although Mrs. Smeltzer has been failing in health for a number of years, her last illness was of comparatively short duration, but filled with intense suffering and pain which she bore with the utmost patience and was cheerful until Death called to her just before midnight Christmas Day.
     Mrs. Smeltzer was in her 77th year, having been born Jan. 11, 1861. Besides her faithful husband, she also leaves two most devoted children, Sydney Elizabeth, wife of Earl V. Campell, and Robert Thomas, who feel deeply the loss of a priceless treasure; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Smeltzer, of Gallipolis and one brother, Charles F. Echelmeyer, of Oak Hill, besides a countless number of other relatives and friends.
     Funeral services will be held from the late home 2:30 o’clock Wednesday by Rev. Walter Sadt of Pomeroy, pastor of the German Lutheran Church of German Ridge, of which Mrs. Smeltzer had been a member since early girlhood, interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery by Geo. J. Wetherholt & Sons. Pallbearers as follows: Will Neibaum, Fred Echelmeyer, Harry Smeltzer, Rudy Echelmeyer, Alva Meyers and Francis E. Kerr.

Undated newspaper clipping
Death approximately 1938
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                          

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Smeltzer, Esta

MRS. SMELTZER DEAD
     Ms. Esta Smeltzer, formerly of Green Township, died the latter part of the week at her home in Chillicothe. The body was brought here for interment in Mound Hill Cemetery following services at the home of W. N. Smeltzer Tuesday.

[Esta was the daughter of Jacob Rader and the wife of James A. Smeltzer.]

The Gallia Times
Thursday October 5 1922
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer

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Smeltzer, Frank

DEATH OF PIONEER RESIDENT
Frank Smeltzer Died At 1 O'Clock This Afternoon After Long Illness
Eighty-Two Years of Age and Most All His Life Spent in Sidney
     Frank Smeltzer, widely known resident of Sidney, passed away Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at his home on north Main avenue. His death followed an illness of a year, resulting from several strokes of paralysis. The deceased was eighty-two years of age. He had spent all but five years of his life in Sidney. He was born in Gallipolis, and at the age of five years, came with his family to locate in Shelby County, on the old Smeltzer farm northwest of Sidney. The family travelled the distance in a covered wagon. There were nine children in the family, of which Mr. Smeltzer was the last to pass away. Five of the children were contractors and builders, and many of the homes in Sidney are monuments of their work.
     He was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Ensminger of Belmore, and they were privileged to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary together, that event taking place last fall. They were the parents of five chldren, two of whom survive with his wife, Mrs. O. C. Bothwell of Detroit, Mich., and Harry Smeltzer of Toledo, six grandchildren, and four great grand children also survive. Arrangements for the funeral services have not yet been made.

[Note: Frank Smeltzer was the son of Adam and Margaret {Smith} Smeltzer].

The Sidney Daily News
Thursday, May 2, 1929
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                   Top of Page

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Smeltzer, Jacob

     Shortly after 7:30 Saturday morning Henry Cromwell entered the blacksmith shop of Cavin and Smeltzer on 3rd Ave. and on looking in a tool shed in the rear of the shop discovered the lifeless body of Jacob Smeltzer lying face downward in a pool of blood. An ax was nearby and Mr. Cromwell believing a murder had been committed, started out to raise the alarm. Coroner Mack, whose office is nearby, was notified and at once made an examination of the body. The Coroner found a razor under the body, which was identified as belonging to Smeltzer and which he undoubtedly used in ending his life. The rash act was probably committed at about 7 o'clock and it is believed Smeltzer was sitting on a tool chest, when he severed the radial artery in his left wrist. Then it is believed he inflicted the wound in the left side of his throat, severing the jugular vein and making a gash four inches long. Either wound would have caused death.
     No definite reason has been assigned for the act and no note or word of explanation was left behind. He arose about 5:30 Saturday morning, ate breakfast and then went to his shop. He complained to Mr. Cavin about not feeling well and requested him to get some one to work for him that day. Cavin was out looking for help when the suicide occurred. Shortly after Cavin left Smeltzer returned to his home and procured the razor, immediately returning to the shop. He had suffered with rheumatism for some time and of late had the appearance of being somewhat despondent.
     He was 51 years of age, unmarried and made his home with his mother and brother Bert at 217 Second Ave. He was well liked, industrious and a good mechanic. He was a son of Joseph and Jane Smeltzer and is survived by his mother, four brothers and two sisters as follows: Charles of Mechanicsburg, Ross of Columbus, Adam of Chillicothe, Bert of this city, Mrs. John Rader of Northup and Mrs. Thomas Shelton of Gallia.
     The funeral services were held at the family residence at 9 o'clock Monday morning and were conducted by Dr. C. E. Mackenzie. Burial at Centenary cemetery by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Journal
April 24, 1912
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                   Top of Page

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Smeltzer, Jane

MRS. JANE SMELTZER
Aged Lady Passed Away After Short Illness
     Mrs. Jane Smeltzer passed away at her home on lower Second Avenue at an early hour Saturday morning, Dec. 23, 1916, following about two weeks illness with pneumonia. She was in her seventy-eighth year of her age and owing to her advanced years all means of restoring her to health were vain.
     She was the daughter of George and Mary Bird and was born in Noble county. She was united in marriage to Joseph Smeltzer of Gallia county and moved to Patriot and has been a resident of this county since, living in this city for the past twelve years. To them eleven children were born; Jacob and William deceased and the following surviving: Mrs. John Rader of Northup, Mrs. Anna Shelton of Gallia, Ross of Columbus, Charles of Mechanicsburg, J.A. of Chillicothe and Bert at home. She also leaves these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Levi Auld of Carmargo, Ill., Joseph of Idaho, George of Zenemo, Kan., William and James of Carmargo, Ill., and Ziba of Hannibal, Miss. Sixteen grandchildren also survive her. Her husband preceded her a number of years ago.
     She became a member of the Methodist Church when quite young and has always been a kind Christian lady. She was a loving wife and mother and won friends in every home she visited. The funeral cortege will leave the late home at 12 o'clock Sunday noon for Centenary where the services will be conducted from the church by Rev. E. A. Morrell with interment there by Undertaker Myers.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday December 29, 1916, p. 1
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                   Top of Page

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Smeltzer, John

Death of Mr. Smeltzer
     Mr. John Smeltzer, Justice of the Peace, living in Green township, about nine miles from town in the Hulbert settlement, died this morning soon after midnight September 23, 1907. Mr. Smeltzer had been in failing health from heart trouble for a year or more. For the last six weeks he has not been able to lie down and his entire body was in a dropsical condition.
     He left a wife, two sons Edward and Wilson, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Carter of Columbus. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Swigert and four brothers Lewis, D. M., Peter and Henry, the last living in Iowa. He was 77 years old and a very fine man highly respected. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. John W. McCormick at Centenary Wednesday at 10 a.m., Hayward & Son, undertakers. (John's wife was Louisa Kerns.)

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday, 27 September 1907
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                   Top of Page

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Smeltzer, John Allen

John Smeltzer, Landscaper, Dies Thursday
     John Allen Smeltzer, 72, a well known landscaper, died shortly after arrival at Holzer hospital at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. He had suffered a heart attack at his home, 2011 Chestnut Street.
     Mr. Smeltzer was born in Ohio Twp., on March 6, 1890, one of seven children in the family of the late Morton and Henrietta McGuire Smeltzer. One sister, Mrs. Clara Bugg of Gallipolis survives.
     He was married to the former Antonia Boyd in March, 1911, and she preceded him in death in 1940. They were the parents of 11 children. A daughter, Virginia, died at the age of two and a son in infancy. Those who survive are Mrs. Earl (Mildred) Randolph of Northup, Melvin and Gerald Smeltzer, both of Gallipolis; Mrs. Luther (Audrey) Beaver and Mrs. Albert (Vivian) Smith, both of Columbus; John Smeltzer of Jackson, Mich.; Curtis Smeltzer of Orlando, Fla.; Paul Smeltzer of Albion, Mich.; and Coleman Smeltzer of Hawthorne, Calif.
     Funeral arrangements are in charge of Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Cecil Mayle will officiate at the 2 p.m. Sunday services at Kings Chapel Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, July 6, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Smeltzer, John Jacob

CUTS WRIST AND THROAT
Gallipolis Blacksmith Ends His Earthly Career
     Mr. John Jacob Smeltzer, 51 years old, committed suicide and ended his earthly career at probably a little after 7 o'clock, this morning, (sic) by slashing his wrist and next his throat and bleeding to death in a few moments. Mr. Henry Cromwell called at the blacksmith shop of Cavin & Smeltzer at about 7:30 o'clock and not finding anyone in, noticed a door opening into an adjoining room or shed where tools and such things were kept and entered it to find Mr. Smeltzer lying in a pool of blood on his face and an axe close by him, and he thought a murder had been committed, and hurried to the street and told Bert Stevers and Wilbur Bane nearby and among them they notified the Coroner who responded promptly, and Cromwell told him all that he had seen as we have told it.
     Ada Brown and Mrs. Geo. Barton were on the street at 7 o'clock they told the Coroner and saw Mr. Smeltzer going from his shop toward his home, and saw him returning all within about ten minutes. Coroner Mack says when he got there he found Smeltzer lying as stated by Cromwell and in moving him found a razor, afterward identified as belonging to Smeltzer lying rather under his body near his right hand. It was the instrument with which the deed was undoubtedly done, while sitting on a tool chest of Ross Campbell's near by, and then falling on his face where found. Coroner Mack thought he must have been dead twenty minutes to half an hour when found. The gash cut was on the left side of the throat, making a wound four inches long, severing the internal and external jugular veins, and also severing the radial artery of his wrist.
     Undertaker Wetherholt was called to take charge of the body and it was taken to his undertaking rooms and prepared for burial and this afternoon taken to Mr. Smeltzer's home at 217 3d avenue, where he lived with his mother and brother Bert. The funeral will probably be Monday, but the time has not yet been set. None of the home folks can give any reason why he should have committed the act, but folks out in town said they had noticed he was dumpy or despondent all week. He had suffered much from rheumatism, drank sometimes to relieve himself of pain, but all say was not under the influence of liquor at all this morning. He arose about half past five and ate a light breakfast after the rest and went supposedly to the shop. He returned in a little while and went upstairs and got his razor and returned to his place of business and committed the act without leaving a word or note behind to tell the reason why.
     He was the bachelor son of Joseph and Jane Smeltzer. His father died 16 years ago. He is survived by his mother with whom he has lived since the death of his father, and brothers Charles of Mechanicsburg, Ross of Columbus, Adam of Chillicothe, Bert of this city, and sisters Mrs. John Rader of Northup and Mrs. Thomas Shelton of Gallia Furnace.
     He carried on blacksmithing on Raccoon for many years, came to town about 7 years ago and started a shop back of the Gill produce house. He then went in partnership with Geo. Mehl near the Resener Mills, then sold out to Mehl and went in partnership with William Cavin about two years ago. He is said to have been a fine mechanic and a man of irreproachable honesty and integrity of character and a host of warm friends every one of whom will regret his sad ending and sympathize with his family relatives.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday, April 26, 1912, p. 1
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                   Top of Page

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Smeltzer, Joseph

SMELTZER
Mr. Joseph Smeltzer, whose serious illness has been noted, died at 12 o'clock Wednesday, August 26, 1896, at his home in Green township, of inflammation of the bowels, and aged about 62 years. There will be short religious services at his home between 9 and 10 o'clock Friday morning, when the funeral cortege will go over to Centenary, where Rev. J. W. Dillon and Undertaker Wetherholt will officiate. He was born and reared in Green township and was a brother of John, Lewis, Peter and D. M. Smeltzer of this county, and Henry of Kansas; also of the late Mrs. Will Scott, of Lafayette, Ind., Mrs. Dan M. Wigner, Mrs. J. W. Womeldorff and Mrs. John Swigert. He was a miller on Raccoon Creek, a widely known and a good straightforward citizen highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a soldier in the hundred days service and received a pension for disabilities received as such. He leaves an estimable family consisting of widow and son Charley of New London, O., and sons Jacob, Bert and Ross, of this county; also (their) sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Rader and Mrs. Annie Shelton, of Cadmus.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday August 28 1896, p. 1
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                  

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Smeltzer, Lewis

Lewis Smeltzer Dead
An Aged and Well Known Stone Mason Passes
     Lewis Smeltzer, one of our aged residents passed away at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, March 22, 1916, after a short illness with pneumonia at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William H. Belcher, on lower First avenue. He had been in failing health for several weeks but was not alarmingly ill, before Saturday morning and gradually grew weaker until the end.
     He was born April 24, 1833 in Green township where he resided until his wife died about 28 years ago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smeltzer and was a man of the best qualities a friend to all, kind and generous to his family, industrious and was well known throughout Gallia county, doing considerable work as a stonemason, his occupation before he became too old to follow it.
     In 1852 (sic) he was united in marriage to Miss Maria Ripley to which union six children were born: Mrs. W. H. Belcher, Miss Mary Smeltzer and Mrs. A. J. Pauley, deceased, James H., at the O.H.E., Amos, of Pittsburgh and Peter of this city.
     He has made his home with Chief of Police and Mrs. Belcher since Mrs. Pauley's death two years ago. One sister Mrs. John Swigert here and one brother Henry of Deighton, Kansas, survive him.
The funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at his late home by Rev. J. O. Newton, interment to follow at Mound Hill under direction of Hayward.

The Gallipolis Tribune,
24 March 1916, p. 1
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                   Top of Page

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Smeltzer, Mary E.

DEATH
Of a Good and Prominent Lady in Green Township
     Mrs. Mary E. Smeltzer, wife of Mr. D.M. Smeltzer, whose serious illness for two weeks has occasioned so much anxiety and regret among a wide circle of friends, departed this life at her late home in Green township, this county, at 12 o'clock Monday night, August 11, 1902. The funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 o'clock by Rev. Charles W. Brady of Syracuse, at Centenary, the interment following at Mound Hill cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt.
     Mrs. Smeltzer was the daughter of Isaac and Alice Brainard, and was born in Green township, this county, October 18, 1839, making her age 62 years, 9 months and 23 days. She was united in marriage with Mr. Smeltzer December 25, 1863, and became the mother of six children as follows: Mrs. E. A. Henshaw, Mrs. W. O. Harrison, Miss Cora Smeltzer at home, Mr. Frank Smeltzer of this city, Mrs. Jerome Wood of Columbus, and Mrs. Fred James, all of whom survive her. She also left one brother, Mr. Charles Brainard, of Evansville, Ind., and one sister, Mrs. J. D. Howe, of Salt Lake City, Utah.
     She had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for years and was known everywhere as one of the best women of the county. She lived a blameless and irreproachable life. She was beloved as a maiden and admired as a woman by old and young, but by none more than those of her own household. To her husband she was a model wife, to her children an ever present comforter and adviser, energetic and diligent in the discharge of every duty, as wife and mother, and kindly and pleasant as the morning sun about her home, and the brightness and geniality of her nature radiated far beyond. Her death has brought unspeakable sorrow to the family and more than ordinary grief to an acquaintance by whom she was recognized as a true woman who gave up a well spent life. Blessed be her memory forever.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday August 15 1902
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                  

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Smeltzer, Morton

SUICIDES WITH GUN
Aged Crown City Man Kills Self Monday Afternoon
     Morton Smeltzer, aged 72 years, committed suicide at his home at Crown City, Monday afternoon, Oct. 13, 1919. He was out working in the field when he said to his wife, "I believe I'll quit," and preceded her to the house and in a few seconds she heard a revolver shot followed by another before she could reach the room. He had stood in front of a mirror, fired one shot over the heart and another through his head, dying instantly. He had been in poor health for some time which is given as the cause of the deed.
     His wife and the following children survive: Mrs. Richard Bugg of this city, Ed and John of Coal Grove, and James of Ashland. He was a good old man and all sympathize with his family. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from Mt. Zion church in charge of Undertaker Stevers.
[Morton Smeltzer was the son of Peter and Clarinda (Farmer) Smeltzer.]

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday, October 17, 1919, p. 1
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                   Top of Page

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Smeltzer, Pete Charles

Pete Smeltzer Is Dead At 87
     Pete Charles Smeltzer, 87, a familiar figure in Gallipolis, died at his home, 233 Fourth Ave., at 8 p.m. Sunday. He was a retired hotel and restaurant operator and had spent his active life in various establishments in his native city. His retirement from work came 17 years ago.
     He was born in Gallipolis and spent his entire life here. His birthdate was Oct. 3, 1869, when he was born to the late Lewis and Mary Smeltzer. He was married to the former Addie Edwards on Feb. 15, 1892 and she survives. Three children were born to this union, Lawrence, a retired Gallia Academy High school teacher, Chillicothe Rd., Meade of the Farmers hotel and Mrs. Ed (Genevieve) Harrison of Florida. There are five grand and twelve great grandchildren who survive. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
     Funeral services will be held at the Wetherholt Funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. L. H. Stebbins will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Tuesday and until the funeral hour.

The Gallipolis Tribune
11 February 1957, p. 1
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                  

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Smeltzer, Peter

SUDDEN DEATH Of Peter Smeltzer
Well Known Gallia Farmer
     Mr. Peter Smeltzer, 71 years old, a prominent farmer of Green township, fell dead from his horse about 5:30 Monday afternoon, May 11, 1908, in the pasture lot near his home, six miles out the Portsmouth road. Mr. Smeltzer was well known in Gallipolis and the news was pretty well known all over Gallipolis in an hour after it happened and was quite a shock, for he had been in town that morning, bringing his son Harry in to his school, a young man 19 years old, and having his buggy repaired. He returned home about the middle of the forenoon and was in his usual health and wanted his wife to return to town with him and attend the circus, but she didn't care to come so he remained at home, but was not engaged in any particular work until he went after the cows, after he had eaten his supper. He had some trouble with the cows, and his wife was just going to his assistance when she and a young man named Slagle saw him fall from his horse. They ran to his side, but he never spoke, only gasped once or twice and was dead. Mr. Will Helrich came along with an express and assisted in getting the body into it, when it was taken to his home. Dr. Claude Parker, the Coroner was called out and viewed the remains and found his neck to have been broken by the fall. The fall was probably due to an attack of heart trouble, as he had had sinking spells before.
     His funeral services will be at Centenary at 2 o'clock, by suntime, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Charles Pfaltzgraff and Rev. J. W. McCormick, the interment being also in Centenary graveyard conducted by Undertaker Wetherholt.
     Mr. Smeltzer was married twice. His first wife was Miss Sidney Waddell. By her he left four children surviving, Mrs. John Long, George E. Smeltzer, County Commissioner W. N. Smeltzer, and T. E. Smeltzer. By his second wife Miss Echelmyer, he left one son Harry. He is also survived by brothers Lewis and D. M. Smeltzer of this city, and Harry of Dighton, Kansas, and one sister, Mrs. John Swigert living near town.
     Mr. Smeltzer was a very popular well liked man, and while he had reached the alloted span of life, accorded to the human race, and somewhat beyond, his death will be lamented by a host of friends and relatives.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday, 15 May 1908, p. 1
Contributred by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                  Top of Page

Smeltzer, Peter

Suddenly
Death Comes To Well Known Farmer
     Mr. Peter Smeltzer, a well known farmer of Green township fell from his horse in the pasture lot near his home Monday afternoon and broke his neck. He had been to town that morning, bringing his son Harry to his school, and having his buggy repaired. He returned home in the afternoon and that evening went after the cows, when his wife saw him fall from his horse. She ran to him but he never spoke, only gasping once or twice and then was gone. Mr. Will Helrick took the body home in his express and Coroner Claude Parker was summoned and found his neck broken by the fall.
     Mr. Smeltzer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Sidney Waddell. By her he left four children surviving, Mrs. John Long, George E. Smeltzer, County Commissioner W. N. Smeltzer, and T. E. Smeltzer. By his seocnd wife Miss Echelmyer, he left one son Harry. He is also survived by brothers Lewis and D. M. Smeltzer of this city, and Harry of Dighton, Kansas, and one sister, Mrs. John Swigert living near town.
     He was a whole-souled gentleman, widely known and popular with everyone and his death will be regretted by a legion of friends.
     The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Centenary by Rev.J. W. McCormick and Rev. Pfaltzgraff, interment following same place by Wetherholt.

[Note: Tombstone reads 1837-1908]

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 15, 1908
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

 

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Smeltzer, Virgil Sibley

IN MEMORY
     Of Virgil Sibley Smeltzer, infant son of A. E. and Ada Smeltzer, of Northup, O. Virgil passed away Sunday morning July 12, 1903 at ten o’clock, aged ten months and six days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. McCormick, in his usual impressive manner, at Centenary Church, July 14, with Hayward in charge. Another home is sorrowful and another little soul has gone to the God who gave it. The Reaper whose name is death is no respector of persons. He must have the flowers as well as the ripened grain.
     The kingdom of heaven is greatly made up of such little ones, who are taken from their earthly homes, when they have gained a strong hold on the affections of parents and friends. We can not understand why death should come in this way but “He” knows best. Although we weep, we have the promise---“As one whom a mother comforteth, so will I comfort you.” Little Virgil was a lovable child who had a smile for every one. Besides father, and mother, he leaves a brother and sister, Jessie and Earl, aged nine and twelve years.
     In the minds of parents, brother and sister will ever exist fond thoughts of the little one whose pure, sweet life will connect them more closely with heaven. A Friend.

Transcribed for undated newspaper clipping, Gallipolis, Ohio
Contributed by Joanne Galvin                                                                          

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Smeltzer, William Nathan

WILL SMELTZER DIED SATURDAY
Was Former County Commissioner--Funeral Was Monday
     William Nathan Smeltzer, 65, died in the Holzer Hospital Saturday, May 1, 1929, following a brief illness from heart trouble. The funeral was Monday at his late home, interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.
      Mr. Smeltzer was born in Green Township, the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Peter Smeltzer. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Charles R. Rose of Northup and Mrs. Frank Niday of Groveport, a sister Mrs. John Lang, two brothers, Thomas and George Smeltzer, his step-mother, Mrs. Carrie Smeltzer and a half-brother, Harry Smeltzer of Akron.
     Mr. Smeltzer served as county commisioner some years ago and had since been engaged in the automobile business.

Gallipolis Paper
May 1, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

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Smith, Ardel F.

Ardel F. Smith
     Ardel Forrest Smith, 72, Route 1, Gallipolis, died at 12:15 p.m Wednesday [March 2, 1983] in Holzer Medical Center.
     Born April 17, 1910 in Gallipolis, son of the late Otho H. and Minnie Otis Smith, he was a retired carpenter, was employed in the Kyger Creek School attendance area and was a member of the Kyger Creek local Board of Education. He was also a member of Bulaville Christian Church and Elks Lodge #107.
     Also surviving are three sons, Max of Dayton, Roger of Rutland and David of Tucson, AZ; three daughters, Debbie Crenshaw of the Philippine Islands, Tonja Smith of Dayton and Kelly Sayre of Point Pleasant; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild; four brothers Cordie of Centenery, Audra of Kanauga and Denver and Wilbur, both of Toledo and three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Blankenship, Mrs. Edith Eitineare and Mrs. Thelma Jeffries, all of Toledo. He was preceded in death by a brother, Aubrey.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Miller's Home for Funerals,in the former Warehim Funeral Home, with Rev. John Evans officiating. Burial will be in Addison-Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 2, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Smith, Aubra William

Obituary
     Aubra William Smith was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on July 27, 1905, one of nine children in the family of Otho Smith and Minnie Otis DeWeese Smith. He grew up in Gallia County and attended Gallia County schools.
     On December 20, 1924, he was married to Violet Sowards and their married life was spent in the community of his birth. He was employed as a serviceman for the Buckeye Rural Electric Company and enjoyed good health.
     About ten days ago, he became ill and entered Holzer Hospital and it was found he was suffering from a heart condition. His condition failed to improve and on Sunday, July 28, 1968 at 9 p.m. he passed away. His age was 63 years and 1 day. He had just passed his 63rd birthday.
     He is survived by his devoted companion of 43 years and these children--2 sons and 6 daughters. The sons are Carol Eugene Smith, Fort Walton Beach, FL and Earl Keith Smith, Waynesville, Ohio. The daughters are Mrs. Tom (Bessie Agnes) Kirby, Bidwell; Mrs. Denver (Thelma Ruth) Kerr, Bidwell; Mrs. Garland (Glenna Mae) Boston, Lebanon, Ohio; Mrs. James (Shirley Jean) Rogers, Edgewater, FL; Mrs. Justin (Linda Faye) Williams, Vinton and Miss Carol Ann Smith, living at home.

[Note: buried Calvary Baptist Cemetery...Raccoon township]

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

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Smith, Brice

Death of Mr. Brice Smith
     Mr. Brice Smith, one of the most prominent and well known farmers of Guyan township, died yesterday morning of kidney trouble, aged 75 years. He was a brother of Mr. J.T. Smith of Harrison township, and and of Mr. Elza Smith, of this city. A widow, five sons and two daughters survive him. The funeral services were conducted from Mt. Zion church at Waugh's Bottom Wednesday afternoon.

Note: Buried at Swan Creek Cemetery in Ohio Township.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 17, 1896
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Smith, Charles A.

Charles A Smith
     Mr. Charles A. Smith, son of C.A. Smith of Cora, ill for a year or two, died with diabetis at 10 o'clock this morning, aged about 36, He was unmarried and lived with his parents. He was a brother of Mr. Frank Smith, who clerked at Frank Bell's. He was a splendid young man and his death will be regretted by a host of friends.
     His funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Zion Church below Rio Grande by Dr. J. M. Davis Monday forenoon, the burial by Wetherholdt following at the same place. Mr. Smith was a member of the M.E. Church.

Charles A. Smith
     Charles Allen Smith, son of C.A. and Frances M. Smith, was born June 28, 1861 and died Nov. 27, 1897. Both parents survive him. There are two sisters, Miss Mary E. Smith, Mrs. Anna M. Watts and two brothers E. Barton Smith and Frank L. Smith.
     The deceased was a man of fine natural ability and of the truest character. He studied telegraphy at Oberlin but did not follow it as an occupation. He was one of the faithful and honored students at Rio Grande College. For some time he was a public school teacher, but on account of failing health, did not teach during the last three years of his life.
     While in Oberlin he was converted and united with the M.E. Church. Few lives are more in harmony with the principles of Christianity than his. He was a great reader of the Bible and other good books. He had gathered a very interesting and valuable library during the last years of his life.
     Some years ago he purchased a farm and planted a fine orchard of apple and peach trees. His improvements have greatly increased the value of his land. His home was with his parents and sister and he received during his illness every service that loving care could render. He possessed an unusual degree the admiration and affection of all who knew him.

Gallipolis Paper
Nov. 27, 1897
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Smith, Charles M.

Leaper Postmaster Died of Apoplexy
Charles M. Smith Succumbed Saturday After Being Stricken on Thursday.
     Mr Charles M. Smith, who would have been 85 years of age on June 15, died Saturday morning, June 4, 1932 at his home at Leaper from the effects of a stroke of paralysis received on Thursday. He was stricken in a field near his home and never regained consciousness.
     Mr. Smith was a native of his home neighborhood. He was in the grocery business in Gallipolis for many years, associated with his brother, the late J. M. Smith and later engaged in the nursery business. During his later years and up to the time of his death Mr. Smith was Postmaster at Leaper.
     Mr. Smith was twice married, both of his wives having preceded him in death. He is survived by two sisters, Miss Emma Smith at Leaper and Mrs. Alice Keeler of Dayton; and a brother, Frank M. Smith of Columbus.
     Funeral services were held Monday, burial following in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Paper
June 4, 1932
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                              Top of Page

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Smith, Effie Elizabeth Little

Cheshire Woman Victim of Flu
Mrs. C. E. Smith, Aged 25, Died at Her Home Sunday Night
     Mrs. C. E. Smith, 25, died at her home in Cheshire Sunday night following a two weeks' illness with flu. She was brought to the Holzer hospital for treatment, but later was taken home. She is survived by her husband and a small daughter. The funeral was Wednesday morning.

[Note: Born Sep. 23, 1905, Cheshire, parents William Edgar Little and Allena Mae Manley. Death Aug. 13, 1928, husband Charles Edgar Smith and daughter Verda Allena Smith. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire.]

The Gallia Times
Aug. 16, 1928
Transcribed by Judy Free, great niece                                                               

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Smith, Eliza

Mrs. Dan Smith Dies
Burial At Poplar Tuesday
     Mrs. Eliza Smith, wife of Daniel C. Smith, died at 10 o'clock Saturday night at her home in Cheshire tp., a victim of pneumonia. She had been ill about five weeks and her neighbors and friends were aware of her critical condition.
     Mrs. Smith was born in Meigs county on June 22, 1859, and was nearing her 75th birthday. She was a Thomas and distantly related to County Surveyor Fife. She and Mr. Smith were married on April 11, 1886, and four children survive this union; Oakley Smith, Alexandria, O.C. Clair Smith, Plain City; Wade, Dublin, O., and Mrs. David Cremeens, Cheshire. Three brothers and sister also survive; Ansel and Emerson Thomas, Cheshire; Nathaniel Thomas, Mansfield, Mrs. Addison Edgar, Addison.
     The Smith home is on the road leading up Little Kyger to Poplar Ridge and is a short distance this side of the Cross Roads and family had lived in Cheshire tp. about 40 years. Decedent was a member of Second Kyger Baptist church of Poplar Ridge. Funeral services will be held there at 2 o'clock Tuesday, with Rev. Harvey Bolton in charge.
     Burial at Poplar Ridge by Undertaker J. L. Coleman.
Mrs. Smith was a most estimable woman, a church worker and a Sunday School teacher, and will be sadly missed not only by her own loved ones but by the whole community where she had lived so long.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 7, 1934
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Smith, Fannie M.

DIED
Mrs. Fannie M. Smith
     At the residence of her husband in this city, Monday morning, Oct 25th at ten o'clock, Mrs. Fannie M. Smith, wife of Charles Smith, of the firm of Smith Bros., aged thirty-two years and five months.

If we could push ajar the gates of life, And stand within and all God's workings see, We could interpret all this doubt and strife, And for each mystery find a ready key, And if through patient toil, we reach the land, Where tired fee, with sandals loosed may rest, When we shall clearly know and understand, I think that we will say, "God knew the best."

     Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the family residence at 3 o'clock. Friends of the family are invited.

[Note: burial: Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Smith, Fred

     Fred M. Smith, 89, of 2331 Gerbert Rd., Columbus, formerly of Hogsett, W.Va., died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday in the Pleasant Valley Nursing Care Unit after a long illness.
     He was born March 28, 1892, in Mason County, son of the late Charlie Smith and Rebecca Casto Smith, and was a former employee of the National Car Loading Co of Columbus.
     His wife, Allie A. Crawford Smith, preceded him in death on Nov. 4, 1977. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cora Betts of Columbus; a son, Harvey (Mack) Smith of Gallipolis Ferry; and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home with the Rev. William Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in the Beale Chapel Cemetery in Apple Grove. Friends may call at the funeral home on from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 29, 1982
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Smith Glenn M. Jr.

Gallia man dies in farm accident
     Gallia County Coroner Dr. Donald R. Warehime has ruled Glenn M. Smith, Jr., 57, Rt. 4, Kerr, died Thursday evening of head and chest injuries suffered in a farming accident. According to sheriff’s investigator, Carl Langford, the fatality apparently occurred when a stick became lodged in his hay baler. After he attempted to pull it out, Smith became entangled in the baler’s rollers. His body was found by a neighbor, William Kemper, lying partially under the machine. Smith was dead on arrival at the Holzer Medical Center. The Gallia County Emergency Medical Service was at the scene.
     Glenn M. Smith, Jr., was a farmer, a Kyger Creek plant employee and a veteran of World War II. Mr. Smith was born July 7, 1922, in Gallipolis to Glenn Smith, Sr. and the late Elaine (Harris) Smith.
     Surviving him are his step-mother, Minnie L. Smith; a daughter, Frances Ann Varney, Columbus; four brothers, Claude, Spokane Wash.; Francis, Columbus; Darrell, Cleveland, Charles, Columbus; and three grandchildren.
     Arrangements will be announced by McCoy-Wetherholt-Moore Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 29, 1979
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                         Top of Page

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Smith, Gorden D.

     Gorden D. Smith, 80, Bidwell, died Monday in Holzer Medical Center following a prolonged illness.
Born Nov. 15, 1902, in Springfield Township, Gallia County, son of the late Alexander and Isabel Steenbergen Smith, he was a retired farmer and county highway department employee; World War II Army Veteran and member of the Providence Baptist Church.
     Surviving are his wife, Bessie Figgins Smith; a stepson, Maurice Figgins of Bidwell; a step-daughter, Mrs. Martha Galliamore of Blackford, a brother Joe, a resident of Pinecrest Nursing Center; eight step-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two step-sons; three brothers and four sisters.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Vance Watson officiating. Burial will be in Betz Cemetery, Harrisburg. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service.

Gallipolis Paper
June 7, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Smith, Harry R.

     Harry Robert Smith, 75, 2306 Eastern Avenue, Gallipolis, died at 5 p.m. Monday in Holzer Medical Center. Born Feb. 12, 1908 in Milton WV, son of James R. and America Black Smith, he was employed by Stauffer Chemical Co. at its Apple Grove, WV plant, retiring 12 years ago due to ill health. He was also a member of Beech Grove Church, Glenwood, WV.
     Surviving are his wife, Margaret Meadows Smith; three sons, Robert of Seamon, Ohio, Keith of Pomeroy and Roy of Columbus; five daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Joyce) Holley of Apple Grove; Mrs. Robert (Janice) Crabtree of Columbus; Mrs. Alvin (Jewell) Johnson of Bidwell; Mrs. Paul (Jane) Moore of Henderson, KY and Mrs. David (Joan) McQuaid of Gallipolis; 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Garnet (Ruby) Mace of Gallipolis; Mrs. Lucian (Nora) Nichols of Milton; Mrs. Chancey (Nola) Williams of Point Pleasant and Mrs. Marietta Chapman of Gallia.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Miller's Home for Funerals in the former Warehime Funeral Home, with Rev. C.J. Lemley officiating. Burial will be in Addison-Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Gallipolis Paper
April 12, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Smith, Julius D.

Death of a Soldier
     Julius D. Smith, brother of Clifford Smith, of this city, died at the Soldier’s Home at Dayton, Wednesday, and was buried there. Mr. Smith had not seen him for 36 years.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 29, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                Top of Page

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Smith, Leander

DIED
     Of fever, at his father's residence in Addison township in this county, on Wednesday, the 26th instant, MR. LEANDER SMITH. In the death of this young man society has lost a member who promised much of future usefulness, and his parents a dutiful and affectionate son. He was a constant friend; in
fact his whole life was an example worthy the imitation of every youn person, and his death, one of the brightest proofs of the blessings of Christianity. He had spent nearly five years of unremitted toil in the
pursuit of knowledge which would fit him for future usefulness. With nearly every obstacle surmounted, the goal in view, and just as he was about to take his place in society with an honorable and useful profession, he is told by his physician, and is also sensible from the nature of his case, that he must die! That all, all must in a few hours be closed in death! He received this information with calmness and resignation; his countenance beamed with joy, and he exclaimed with firmness, "to-morrow I shall be in Paradise." Infidel, is you cannot believe, for the sake of the comfort that religion gives the poor dying mortal, a striking proof of which you have in this case, cease at least your opposition.
                                                                               S.G.W.
Gallipolis Journal
November 03, 1842
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann                         

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Smith, Leona F.

Leona F. Smith
     Leona Frances Smith, 65, Columbus, died Saturday Dec. 23, 1995 at her residence. Born Oct. 14, 1930 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late John Clendenon Smith and Vesta Cordell Hurt, she attended the Church of the Redeemer United Methodist Church.
     Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Kenton Smith; three sons, Bruce R (Sheila) Smith; Kent D. Smith and Leon C. Smith; a daughter, Lisa K (Thomas) Weiberl; five grandchildren; a half-brother, Lewis Smith; a half-sister, Cleo Newell and four cousins.
     Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, with the Rev. Alan Sippel officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the chapel from 5-7:30 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Gallipolis Paper
No date
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Smith, Lola Janet McDaniel

     So it was with sister Lola Janet McDaniel Smith, who answered the Master's Call on Tuesday evening, September 29 [1970] about seven o'clock at the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio; where she had been a patient for the past four weeks She bore her pain and sickness with patience and smiles.
     Mrs. Smith was a native of the Harris Community, in Springfield Township, having been born March 1, 1891, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Elizabeth McDaniel. Her life was a journey here of 79 years, five months, 28 days. She was of a family of three children, a baby sister and a brother, Emmett, preceded her in death.
     Her marriage to John Roy Smith took place on August 10, 1921. He too having preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 1964. To this union were born the following children: Mrs. Maurice (Marjorie) Payne, Bidwell; Mrs. Hubert (Mary Louise) Smith, Porter; Charles Andrew Smith, Wellston and John Robert Smith of Chillicothe.
     Fourteen grand and four great-grandchldren survive, as well as a great number of relatives and a host of friends to mourn her passing.
     She joined the New Hope Baptist Church, Harris, Ohio, early in life and remained loyal to the cause until her homegoing. Mrs Smith was a loving mother, kind neighbor and friend. She reared a family whose influence and esteem in the communities where they reside is inestimable. Their loving care and ever watchful hands not only during their Mother's late illness, but throughout their family life, proved that "Mother" was a jewel and none so precious as she. The children as well as neighbors and friends during her recent illness was constantly present at her bedside administering to her every need.
     Lola, as many knew her will always be remembered for the love and care she not only rendered to her immediate family, but to others who were sick and homeless, for her home was their home. She was a "Lover of Home" but shared its warmth and contentment as a "House Beside the Road".

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                              

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Smith, Luther Eugene Dr.

Dr. Smith, 86, Retired Gallipolis Dentist, Dies
     Dr. Luther Eugene Smith, 86, of 601 Fourth Ave., died at 3:45 p.m., Monday at the home of his son, Gene, New Vienna, Ohio. Dr. Smith had been in failing health the past four years. He practiced dentistry in Gallipolis for 62 years, retiring in 1968.
     He was born July 4, 1886, in Jackson, son of the late Charles A. and Carolyn Reynolds Smith.
His wife, Leslie White Smith, preceded him in death in 1946.
     He is survived by one son, Gene Smith, New Vienna; two daughters, Mrs. Maude Miller, Urbana, and Mrs. Tom (Garnet) Mills, Gallipolis. One daughter, Lucille, preceded him in death. Eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren survive.
     He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Morning Dawn Lodge No. 7, Gallipolis Chapter, Moriah Council, and Rose Commandery, York Cross of Honor, and the Ohio State Dental Society.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with rev. Paul Hawks officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m., Friday.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sept. 18, 1972
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Smith, Matilda

Matilda Smith, 82, Dies Wednesday
Burial At Troy
     Mrs. Matilda N. Smith, most of whose 82 years were spent in Troy, Ohio, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. O. Waugh, on Hannan Trace. Four other daughters and two sons survive. Mrs. Smith had lived with her daughter in this county for the last three years.
     Services were to be held at 3 p.m. today at the Waugh home, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Then the body will be taken to Troy for burial by C. R. Halley.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                       

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Smith, Oma Letha

     Joint funeral services have been planned for a Bidwell Route 2 man and his wife who were among the victims of the Silver Bridge tragedy, Charles Thomas Smith and Oma Letha Smith both 65.
     Mr. Smith was born at Chapmanvill, W. Va., a son of the late John and Virginia Dingiss Smith. He was employed for 27 years by the C and O Railroad prior to retirement a year ago. He was a member of the First Church of God.
     Mrs. Smith was a native of Ripley and was a daughter of the late John andMinnie Parsons Frey.
     Mr. and Mrs. Smith are survived by three sons: Charles, Thomas, Jr. of Huntington and Herbert P. of Gallipolis and John of Long Beach, Calif., and five daughters: Mrs. Harry Unroe of Virginia Beach, Va., Mrs.David Hopkins of Norfolk, Mrs. John Fritz of Pandro, Calif., Mrs Dennis LaCrosse of Yokuska, Japan and Mrs Betty Roberts of Gallipolis Ferry.
     In addition to his children, Mr. Smith is survived by a brother, John of Letart and three sisters, Mrs Harley Chapman of Hollywood, Fla., Mrs. Tom Dean of Huntington and Mrs. Jane Albert of New York City.
     In additiopn to her children, Mrs. Smith is survived by two brothers, Albert of Akron and Russell of Mount Morris, Mich., and a sister, Mrs Mildred Elkins of Logan, W. Va.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Church of God, Jackson Pike, in Gallipolis with the Rev. Ezra Bowen and the Rev. John Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in athe Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home Thursday 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m.

Athens Messenger
December 19, 1967
Contributed by Joyce Robinson                                                                   Top of Page     

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Athens Messenger
August 01, 1899
Contributed by Joyce Robinson                                                                   Top of Page

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Snider, Maggie

Death of Mrs. Snider
     The remains of Mrs. Maggie Snider, who died at her home in Huntington, were brought to this city on Friday of last week, accompanied by the bereaved husband, Mrs. Henry Baxter, and other relatives, and received interment at Mound Hill Cemetery.
     Deceased was a sister of Mr. John Cline, of this city, and the widow of the late Mat Williams. Her death was caused by dropsy from which she had been a sufferer for a long time.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, June 26, 1897
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Snodgrass, James

     James Snodgrass, 57, a resident of Rt. 2, Gallipolis, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday in Pleasant Valley Hospital. He had been in failing health the past six months. Mr. Snodgrass was a self-employed painter and carpenter.
     He was born April 25, 1922, at Gallipolis Ferry, W. Va., son of the late Matt Ellwood Snodgrass and Alice Mae Duncan Snodgrass, who survive and reside at 50 Mill Creek Rd., Gallipolis. He is also survived by his wife, Esta Beck Snodgrass, along with one son and one daughter, Tom Snodgrass and Linda Snodgrass both of Rt. 3, Gallipolis. Two grand-children survive.
     The following brothers and sisters survive; Richard Gallipolis; Mrs. Nellie Stover, Pt. Pleasant; one half-sister, Mrs. Glenna Henderson, Gallipolis and one half-brother, Harold Stover, Addison.
One brother and an infant sister preceded him in death.
He spent most of his life in Gallia County. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U. S. Army.
     Mr. Snodgrass was a member of VFW Post No. 4464 and Gallipolis Eagles Club. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m,. Saturday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. James Patterson officiating Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday. VFW Post 4464 will present military honors at the graveside services.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 3, 1980
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Soden, Rebecca

Miss Soden Dead
     Miss Rebecca Soden died in a hospital at Clarksburg, W.Va., Thursday morning, August 10, 1911, following a severe surgical operation. She was in her 51st year and had been a resident of Gallipolis until a few years ago, when she moved to Clarksburg.
     She is survived by brothers Jacob T., of this city, Samuel of Columbus, Roy of Springfield and a sister, Mrs. John White of Clarksburg. The remains, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John White arrived here Friday and were taken to the home of her brother Jacob T. Soden of First Avenue.
     The funeral was conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. Arthur P. Cherrington of Grace M.E. Church, interment following at Mound Hill cemetery by undertaker Wetherholt. The following acted as pall bearers: Alfred and Elmer Davis, Arthur Pauley, Walker Sheets, W.K. Merriman and Silas E. Gilbert. Miss Soden was a good (rest of line missing.)

[Note: B. May 7, 1861 & D. August 10, 1911]

Gallipolis Bulletin
August 17, 1911
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                      Top of Page

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Sorg, Ambrose

Ambrose Sorg Dead
     Mr. Ambrose Sorg, a former Gallipolis boy, but a resident of Parkersburg for many years, died at a hospital in Ironton last week after a long illness. The remains were taken to Parkersburg for burial. He was 48 years of age and leaves two daughters and brothers Adolph, Albert and Louis, and sisters Mrs. Frank Henake, Miss Elizabeth Sorg and Mrs. Chas. Ratekin, all of Parkersburg.

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 2, 1905
Vol. XXXVIII, NO. 31
Transcribed by Charles Wright

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Souverain, Albert

Souverain
     Albert Souverain died Monday at Bridgeport, opposite Wheeling. We have no particulars as to the cause of his death. He was employed at the Mullineux planing mill for many years and has been at Bridgeport about five years. He was 39 years of age and besides a wife leaves Rube Souverain, brother, and Mrs. Alice Bowyer, a sister. The remains were taken to Mason City for burial, it being the old home of his wife. Albert was a magnificent specimen of manhood and had many friends here who will be sorry to learn of his death.

[Date of death: April 13, 1903]

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

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Sowards, Betsy

Mrs. E. Sowards Died This Morning - Burial 2 Monday
     After a long illness, Mrs. Betsy Sowards, wife of Eustace Sowards, died at 7:15 this morning at their home on Bladen rural route. Her age was 39 years and 50 days. She was the daughter of the late Vint and Lydotia Clark Houck.
     Surviving besides the husband are a daughter, Ruby, at home; two brothers, Henry and Noel Houck and a sister, Mrs. Eva Lewis, all of Bladen.
     Funeral services will be held at St. Nicholas at 2 o'clock Monday with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial in church cemetery by Stevens.

[Note: Tombstone reads 1880 - 18 March 1939]

Gallipolis paper
1939
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Sowards, Homer Wilson

H. Sowards, 87, Claimed
     Homer Wilson Sowards, 87, one of the few remaining veterans of the Spanish-American War in Gallia county died at 10:30 p.m. Friday at his Kanauga home. An ambulance had been summoned to take him to Holzer hospital, but he died before it arrived.
     Mr. Sowards served this county as deputy sheriff in 1911 under Sheriff Jenkin Jones and in 1915, he was elected sheriff and served two terms. Later he was chief of police of Gallipolis for a period of eight years. He served in the Spanish-American War and saw active duty in Cuba. He was the oldest member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and at the time of his death was adjutant commander of       John T. Edward Camp No. 119.
     He was born on Aug. 20, 1873 at Crown City, the son of the late John and Margaret Williams Sowards. He spent his youth in Guyan twp., and when the war broke out enlisted and served until July, 1899. Shortly after his return he married the former Sophia Albertson of Cincinnati. They were the parents of five children and she and two sons, Charles and John preceded him in death.
     Three children who survive are Mrs. Leslie (Mabel) Dean of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mrs. W. Mason (Selma) Green of Newport, O., and Albert W. Sowards of Denver, Colo.
     On July 19, 1944, he married the former Virgie Lewis, and she survives at their Kanauga home. The body is at Miller’s Home for Funerals, and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Gallia Times
Saturday, July 15, 1961

Final Rites For Mr. Sowards Set
     Last rites for Homer W. Sowards, former sheriff and chief of police and Spanish-American War veteran will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. C. J. Lemley of Cheshire will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars.
     Friends may call at the late home until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at funeral home until the hour of the service. Pallbearers will be Warren F. Sheets, Paul Niday, Oscar Russell, Elmer E. Caldwell, Jack Finnicum and D. O. Taber

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 17, 1961
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                Top of Page

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Spear, Ben H.

Died Suddenly
     Ben H. Spear, a former meat dealer of Gallipolis, died quite suddenly at the Riverview Hotel in Gallipolis on Monday morning, August 16, 1914. He was eating breakfast with his wife when he fell over and expired before a physician could reach him. Coroner Clary was called and gave heart disease as the cause of his death. Mr. Spear was apparently in good health and had been on the streets half an hour before he died.
     The remains were taken to the home of his parents in Walnut Township, where the funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Hugh Evans of the Presbyterian Church of Gallipolis. Mr. Spear's home was at Guyandotte and was here to visit relatives. He was 26 years of age and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Spear.
     Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Woda of Walnut Township, a daughter two years old, six brothers, Charles Everett, Emory, Ernest, William and Ezra and four sisters, Ola, Etha, Flora and Annie. Mr. Spear was a young man with many warm friends, who will join us in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

[Note: Ben is buried at Mound Hill and the date on the tombstone and on his death record is actually August 17.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
August 20, 1914
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                           

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Spencer, Emma Lee

     Emma Jane Lee Spencer, 98, of Kanauga, died Tuesday, May 28, 1991 at Scenic Hills Nursing Center. She was born Dec. 25, 1892 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Sherman Cox and Catherine Burns Cox. She was a retired employee of the Gallipolis State Institute, and a member of the Fairhaven Methodist Church and WSCS at the Fairhaven Church.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, John W. Lee Sr.; her second husband, Herbert Spencer; two sons, Lewis and Luther Lee; two daughters, Dorothy and Lillian; and one sister, Rachel Virginia Curry.
     Survivors include three sons, John W. Lee, Jr., of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; Lester G. Lee of Kanauga, and Lawrence E. Lee of Columbus; 15 grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted 11: a.m. Friday at Pine Street Cemetery, with Rev. C. J. Lemley officiating. Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 6: to 9: p.m. Thursday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, May 29, 1991
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron                                                                           Top of Page

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Spencer, Jennie M.

     GALLIPOLIS - Jennie Myrtle Spencer, 81, 560 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis, died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday in Holzer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the past several years. Born Sept. 20, 1903 at Gallipolis, daughter of the late Charles Ross and Margaret K. Sowards Carter, she lived for several years in Huntington, W. Va., and was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Spencer, in 1964.
     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gonzalez of San Jose, Calif.; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild; three brothers, Chauncey Carter of Gallipolis, Earl Carter of Circleville, and Stanley Carter of Cover, Mass.; and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Merle Durkee and Mrs. Mabel Herrsman, both of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodmere Cemetery, Huntington. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 tonight.

Gallipolis Tribune
January 20, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Spencer, Marvin H.

     Marvin H. Spencer, 76, Rt. 3, Gallipolis, died Sunday night in Holzer Medical Center. Born Aug. 7, 1910, in Mason County, son of the late George D. and Harriet E. Fowler Spencer, he retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center in July 1980.
     Surviving are his wife, Sarah Berry Spencer, whom he married in Galipolis on Oct. 3, 1931; four sons, Randall Spencer of Richlands, N.C., and Peter Spencer of Gallipolis; three daughters, Mr. Earl (Margaret) Burnette of Gallipolis, Virginia Russell of Rt.3, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Donald (Eudora) Vanscoy of Gallipolis; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by a brother, three sisters and two grandchildren.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bruce Unroe officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
     Pallbearers will be Richard Spencer, Donald Spencer, Mike Russell, Scott Russell, Boyd Burnette and Kevin Burnette. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Montgomery, Tim Spencer, Kenny Spencer and Jim Saunders.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 24, 1986
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Spires, Emerson

     Emerson Arthur Spires, 79, of Pomeroy, died Saturday evening at the Pinecrest Care Center in Gallipolis. Born April 18, 1908, in Gallia County, he was a son of the late Lewis H. and Pansy M. Walsh Spires. He was a coal miner for many years and attended the Freewill Baptist Church at Old Kyger.
     Survivors include his wife, Rita B. Spires, Pomeroy; two daughters, Martha Fry of Pomeroy and Donna Bourne of Palm Bay, Fla.; three sons, Gene Spires of Alexandria, Va., Robert Spires with the U.S. Army in Japan and Jerry Spires of Pasadena, Texas; 14 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; three brothers, Clair Spires of Fostoria, Ted Spires of Defiance and Chester Spires of Snowflake, Az.; six sisters, Marie Powers of Huntington, W. Va., Virginia Addlesburger of Bethesa, Ohio, Hilda French of McConnelsville, Marjorie Gardner of Bloomdale, Ohio, Mildred Hines of Fostoria and Dorothy Underwood of Rising Sun, Ohio; a half brother, John Spires of Morgadore, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.
     Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Betty June Spires; one sister, Frances Price; three brothers, Ralph, Stanley and Lawrence Spires; a half sister, Bethel Grover; and three half brothers, Oscar, Howard and Wesley Spires.
     Services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Rawling-Coats-Blower Funeral Home with Al Hartson officiating. Burial will be in Old Kyger Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Tuesday.

Gallipolis Paper
February 29, 1988
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

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Spires, Ida Dyke Russell

Aunt Ida Spires Dies in Athens
     Mrs. Ida Dyke Spires, 89, a lifelong resident of Gallia county, died at the home of her nephew, Rev. Robert Novell Russell, Athens at 3: p.m. Wednesday.
     “Aunt Ida” as she was familiarly known to a wide circle of friends and relatives, was born in Morgan twp., on March 9, 1869, the daughter of the late Harrison and Sarah Grover Dyke. At an early age, 13, she joined the Union Christian church, and just recently a history of that church written by her was published.
     She was twice married. Her first was to Samuel Russell, who preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1894. Three children were born to that union, a son and two daughters. Surviving is Mrs. Bryce (Dale) McClaskey of Porter, with whom she made her home until five years ago when she went to Athens to live with a nephew. Another daughter, Mrs. Bertha Russell died in 1929, and the son died in infancy.
     Her second marriage, to David Spires, took place on Jan. 1, 1910, and he preceded her in death on March 9, 1947. She is survived by one brother, Jake Dyke of Waverly. There are 15 children and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2: p.m. Sunday at the Vinton Baptist Church. Her two nephews, Rev. Novell Russell and Rev. Nobel Russell will officiate. Burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park under the direction of the McCoy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Friday and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 31, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Spires, Lewis H.

Lewis H. Spires Leaves 17 Children
Funeral Set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Cheshire
     Funeral services for Lewis H. Spires, 76, who died Thursday night at his home in Cheshire, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Cheshire Baptist Church. Burial in Gravel Hill.
     Mr. Spires, a native of Morgan Township and a retired railroader, had been in distressing physical and mental condition the last two years. He was twice married and was the father of 19 children, 17 of whom are living.
     Mrs. Bethel Grover and Oscar Spires of Cheshire and John of Mogadore, Ohio are children of his first marriage. The surviving children of his second marriage are Stanley and Chester Spires, Kyger; Margie Gardner, Bloomdale; Emerson Spires, Cheshire; Lawrence Spires, Frances Price, Dorothy Underwood, Clair and Mildred Spires, all of Fostoria; Ralph U.S. Army, stationed in Germany; Hilda French, Zanesville; Virginia McCumber, Middleport, Marie Gilmore and Ted Spires at home. There are 34 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

[Note: Lewis Horken Spires born Nov. 4, 1869; died May 23, 1946]

Gallia Times
May 25, 1946
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                         Top of Page

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Spires, Mary

     Mary Belle Spires, 87, of Ewington, died Sunday, March 30, 1997 at her residence. Born Feb. 8, 1910 at Stonelick, W. Va., daughter of the late Walter and Donie Skeen Polsley, she was a member of the Vinton American Legion Auxiliary and attended the Vinton Baptist Church.
     Surviving are her husband, Gerald Spires; a brother, Harry (Desta) Polsley of Ewington; and two sisters-in-law, Edna Rollins of Akron and Ernestine Polsley of Ewington.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leland Terry, a daughter Patricia Terry; four brothers, Weston, Wirt, Warren and Fred Polsley, and six sisters, Verna Casto, Alice Fisher, Edna Rollins, Myrtle Cummings, Mayme Bee and Mae Bobo.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Vinton Baptist Church, with Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial will be in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 31, 1997
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Spires, Roy

     Roy Leo Spires 89, Columbus died Saturday at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He is survived by two sons, Darrell of South Carolina and Gerrell of Columbus. One grandson survives. Mr. Spires was a reired employee of the state of Ohio.
     Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at the Northeast Chapel of Long Funeral Home in Columbus. Calling hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 2:45 p.m. Thursday at Vinton Memorial Cemetery.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 17, 1983
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Sprague, Benjamin Franklin

DIED
     SPRAGUE--February 1st, at the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. L.E. ELLIOTT, in Hammondsville, Jefferson County, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SPRAGUE, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, in the 75th year of his age. His death was the result of injuries received by a fall while walking on the icy railway.
     He leaves many stricken hearts behind him to mourn their loss. Those of use who knew him best, and loved him withe the tenderest affection, can truly testify to the gentleness of his disposition in his old age, to his exalted life and studious habits. His patience and silent endurance, during his last illness was remarkable. The strong mind never once gave way, the grand true spirit never faltered.
     The funeral services were conducted by the Methodist minister of Hammondville, and were very pathetic and impressive. The attendance of friends and neighbors was large, for with his kindly, quiet ways, he had found a place in every heart. He is sincerely mourned by all. He died without an enemy.

"The Bulletin", Gallipolis, Ohio,
Saturday, March 18, 1883
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann                                                                     

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Sprague, Catherine (Kate)

Mrs. C. Sprague is Found Dead at Kerr Home
Funeral is set for 2 Sunday at Westerman
     Mrs. Catherine (Kate) Sprague, 71, who insisted on living a (words missing) and looking after her big Springfield Township farm, died alone at a late hour Wednesday in her home east of Kerr. She had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was found dead on a couch.
     Dr. N. H. Foster, Coroner and Deputy Sheriff Dickey arrived there about 9:30 in response to a call. The former said rigor mortis had not set in and he fixed the time of death at about 6:30. The body had been found by Otho Sprague, a nephew and neighbor and Cecil Scruggs, who worked on the Sprague farm. She was fully dressed and lying face down.
     Mrs. Sprague was the widow Charles Sprague, who died about 26 years ago. She was a daughter of Holley Levisay and was born near the Chillicothe road a short distance back of Gallipolis Nov. 1, 1870. Mrs. Sprague had not been well but had been getting about and doing her work as usual.
     She was a member of Westerman Methodist Church and the Ladies Aid and the Springfield Grange. The following children survive, Harry Sprague of near Bidwell, Mossman of Porter, Mrs. Helen Barnet of Marion and Charles, a teacher at New Marshfield.
     Mrs. T.J. Moore of Bidwell was a sister and Earl, Jake and Ted Moore and W.H. Livesay are among the surviving nephews.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday at Westerman by Rev. J.L. Stephenson. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Coleman & Sons.

[Note: Stone says 1870-1942......Death Certificate shows Catherine Sprague born Nov. 1, 1870; died March 18, 1942 at 69 years, 4 months and 17 days of age. Parents Holley Levisay and Eliza Short.]

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

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Sprague, Hulda

Death of Mrs. Sprague
     Mrs. Hulda Sprague, of Springfield township, wife of John E. Sprague, died Friday
night,Jan. 6, 1911, of lung trouble. She was about about 75 years old and a fine woman. She is survived by her husband, but no other relatives. Her funeral will be at Westerman Sunday at 2 p.m.

[Note from death certificate: buried at Pine Hill in Springfield Township, maiden name Boggs,
Apr. 16, 1834-Jan.6, 1911.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 1911
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Sprague, Joseph H.

     DIED - - At Gallipolis, on Thursday, May 21st, 1868, Mr. Joseph H. Sprague, Jr., in the 23rd year of his age. After a long and painful illness, on the evening of the 21st, just at sunset, he fell asleep, and was borne to that land “from whence no traveler returns.”
     As the sun sinks in the West to rise in the East, let us hope, as his sank behind the hill of death, that he may rise again on that day when the dead shall come forth at the sound of the trump ~ that he may come forth unto everlasting life, and not unto death.
     Let us hope that he trusted in One who hath said: “I am the resurrection and the life.” We can hope this, for he is in the hands of a merciful and just God.
     Amidst a number of friends, on the 22d, his remains were committed to the ground ~ “ashes to ashes, earth to earth, dust to dust” ~ to await the general resurrection, when all things shall be made known. He said that he would like to live, but that if he had to die, he was willing, thus showing a resignation to his death.
     He leaves a dear brother and loving father and family, and a number of friends, to mourn his loss. C.M.P.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Wednesday, May 27, 1868
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Sprague, Mary Esther

DIED
     In Addison township, on the 15th instant, MARY ESTHER, daughter of NICHOLAS and LOIS SPRAGUE, aged 9 months and nine days.

Gallipolis Journal
October 26, 1843
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann                                                                 Top of Page                                                                    

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Spriggs, Martha Jane

Martha Jane Spriggs
     Martha Jane Spriggs, 64, Rt. 1, Bidwell, died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in Holzer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the past nine months.
     Born Aug. 13, 1917, in Gallia County, the daughter of the late Joseph and Harriet Brown Albright, she was a retired sales clerk and attended Springfield Baptist Church.
     She married Woodrow O. Spriggs in 1939 and he also preceded her in death in June 1965.
     Surviving is a son, Woodrow of Lafayette, Ind.; a grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Brown of Bidwell, Mrs. Clarabelle Drummond of Gallipolis and Mrs. Lynn Monroe of Patriot; and a brother, Dallas, of Gallipolis. Six sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home, with the Rev. Larry Justice officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Springer, George

     George Springer, died at 1:45 AM Wednesday at his home at 43 Neil Ave. He leaves his wife, the former Gracie Johnson, and the following children: Virgil Thomas, Mrs. Homer (Margeret) Johnson, Mrs. Clayton (Betty) Johnson, Clarence and Hazel Springer, all of Gallipolis; Marshall Layne of Welch, W. Va., is a step-son.
     Funeral services were held at 2 PM Friday at Swan Creek Chapel. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

[Note: from stone 1876 - 1950]

Galipolis Daily Tribune
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Transcribed by Jean Yount                                                                              Top of Page

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Stambaugh, Mary K.

     Mary Kathryn (Crace) Stambaugh, 60, died Friday in Crescent City, Fla. A native of Huntington, W.Va. she moved to Crescent City from Gallipolis in 1982.
     Born Aug. 3, 1928, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Marge Ellen (Young) Crace. Also preceding her in death were her husband, James Stambaugh.
     She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sanford (Georgene) Childers of Welaka, Fla.; one brother, James H. Crace of Gallipolis; two nieces and five nephews.
     She was a member of the Vinton Methodist Church, Vinton Order of Eastern Star No. 375, and White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 44 of Gallipolis.
     Services will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Archie Conn officiating. Burial will be at the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call Monday, 7 to 9 P.m. at the funeral home. OES services will be Monday, 8:49 p.m.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 1988
J. Farley

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Stamp, Anna

     Anna Stamp, 72, of Columbus, died Friday at home. A Gallia County native, she was born Jan. 6, 1913 to the late George and Lesta Smith Cremeens. Survivors include her husband, Herbert W. Stamp; two daughters, Helen Martin and Mildred Herndon, both of Columbus; one son, Carl Wade Wheaton of Columbus; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Rutherford-Shroyer Chapel, 1278 West Broad St., Columbus, with Rev. William T. Dick officiating. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Poplar Ridge Cemetery in Cheshire Township. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sept. 1, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Stanley, Eugene

     Eugene Stanley, the sixteen-year son of Richard Stanley, was seized with chills Friday noon, and died Saturday morning of that terrible disease, cerebro spinal meningitis. His father, who is Steward on the towboat Jno. Hanna, was telegraphed for. He was a bright, handsome boy, and well liked.

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 8, 1881
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin.                                                                  Top of Page

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Stapleton, Mary Ellen

Mrs. Stapleton, 27, Died Friday
Funeral Is Set For 2 Sunday At Ohio Township Home
     Mrs. Mary Ellen Stapleton, wife of Carl Stapleton, died at 5:30 last evening at the Holzer Hospital. She had been brought there early that morning from their home in Ohio Township (Crown City R.D.) but a few hours later she was expecting to return home.
     Mrs. Stapleton was in her 28th year and was born and reared and spent her whole life in the lower end of the county. She was a daughter of George and Elizabeth Ann Pike Haskins, both deceased.
     Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Floyd Edward, 8 and William Franklin, 7 and four brothers, Lawson, Calvin, Walter and Chauncey Haskins, all of Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Stapleton home and it was thought likely that Rev. Oma Williams will officiate. Burial will be in the Kings Chapel Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.
     The Stapleton home is near the site of the Jim White home in the burning of which about 12 or 15 years ago eight persons lost their lives.

[Note: From stone: Born: April 3, 1915; died June 26, 1942]

Gallipolis Paper
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Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                             

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Steel, Sarah Barlow

Mrs. Sarah Barlow Steel
     Sad funeral services were solemnized on Sunday morning last, at 10 o’clock, at Dayton Ohio, over the remains of Mrs. Sarah Barlow Steel, who died October 12., at her late residence in that city. Mrs. Steel had been a resident of Dayton for the last three years. Previous to that she resided in Gallia County 82 years.
     She was the daughter of Elnathan and Annie Morehouse Barlow and widow of the late William Steel. Funeral at U. B. Miami Chapel, Rev. J. E. Synder officiating.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, October 21, 1893
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Steger, Elizabeth

Death of Aged Lady
     Mrs. Elizabeth Steger of Thevenin died Sunday evening, aged 92 years. She was born in Green township and was the daughter of Frederick and Susanah Kerns. She has made her home for several years with her son-in-law, Mr. Henry Harrington.
     She is survived by a son residing in New York and son Henry in this county. She was a nice old lady and had many friends.
The funeral was held Tuesday at her home, interment following at Centenary by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, April 3, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                               Top of Page

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Steinbeck, John C.

Former Gallian, J. C. Steinbeck, Dies Suddenly
     John C. Steinbeck, 71, former Gallipolis businessman and hotel attache died suddenly at 10 p.m. Friday night in his Cleveland home. He had just returned from taking his step-son to a hospital following a heart attack. He had just returned home and seated himself when he suffered the fatal attack and died in a matter of minutes.
     Mr. Steinbeck was born in Germany on June 20, 1889, and came to this country at an early age. He was a traveling man for many years and met and married the former Edith Davis of Gallipolis on Dec. 25, 1913. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, and a sister of the late Alfred and J. Elmer Davis. After several years of marriage, he settled in Gallipolis and engaged in the shoe repair business. Later he was associated with the Libby Hotel, and was also engaged in the insurance business. His wife preceded him in death on Dec. 4, 1949.
     Children who survive his first marriage are Mrs. Lyman (Ruth) Lockwood of Toledo, John Jr., Henry Luder and James Steinbeck, all of Gallipolis. There are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A brother George Steinbeck of Florida also survives.
     Eleven years ago he left Gallipolis and went to Cleveland, where he was associated with the University Club. There he met and married Marcella Schuster, who survives. They made frequent visits to Gallipolis.
     The body is at the Chambers Funeral Home in Cleveland, and will arrive at Miller’s Home for Funerals Monday, when funeral arrangements will be announced.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, July 23, 1960
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Stephens, Inez

     Inez Ellen Stephens, 89, a resident of Chesapeake, died Sunday at Pulley Care Center, in South Point. She was born June 24, 1900 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Sherman and Mary LaFon Nance. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen T. Stephens, two brothers, two sisters, and two infant daughters.
     She is survived by five daughters: Mrs. Harvey Opal Butcher and Mrs. Billy Imogene Templeton, both of Chesapeake, Mrs. Quida Templeton Johnson, Belpre, Mrs. Russell Wykle Whitley, Vinton, Mrs. Charles Nancy South, South Point, three sons: Owen Stephens, Jr., Chesapeake, Jack Stephens, Valdosta, Ga., and Richard (Dick) Stephens, Clearwater, Fla.
     Twenty grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter survive, along with three step-grandchildren along with one sister, Mrs. Retta Brammer, Chesapeake.
     Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Schneider Funeral Home in Chesapeake with Rev. Dallas Reynolds and Randy Templeton officiating. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 30, 1990
Transcribed by J.Farley                                                                               Top of Page

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Stevens, Della

     Della K. Stevens, 87, died at Holzer Medical Center Sunday following a brief illness. She was a resident of Porter. She was born Aug. 13, 1891, in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Phillip and Caroline Goetting Kraus. She married the late H. Morton Stevens, Dec. 29, 1913. He died in 1969.
     She is survived by two daughters and two sons, F. Eugene Stevens,Bidwell; E. Wyman Stevens, Sarasota, FL; Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Grant, Springfield and Mrs. Carribel Dingess, Porter. Four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive. She was preceded in death by one brother.
     She attended preparatory school and Bliss College. She was a postmaster in Porter from 1933 to 1959. She attended Porter Methodist Church and was a member of Rodney Methodist Church as well as a charter member of the Porter Women's Society of Christian Service and was a past president of that organization. She was also a charter member of Harris Grange.
     Funeral services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at the Porter United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Rowland and the Rev. C.J. Lemley officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rio Grande. Friends may call this evening at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The body will lie in state one hour at the church prior to the services.

[Note: Died Dec. 31, 1978 ]

Gallipolis Paper
January 1979
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Stevens, F. Eugene

     F. Eugene Stevens, 81, Bidwell, died Monday, Jan. 22, 1996 in Holzer Medical Center. Born Oct. 4, 1914 in Gallia County, son of the late Morton and Della Kraus Stevens, he was a retired elementary school teacher in the Gallia County Local School District at Bidwell and Cheshire schools. He taught for 37 years prior to his retirement in 1979.
     He was a graduate of the University of Rio Grande with a bachelor's degree in elementary education, and a former Springfield Township trustee. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and a member of the Vinton American Legion Post 161, the Gallia County Retired Teachers Association and Vinton F & AM Lodge 131.
     Surviving are his wife, Mildred Ward Stevens, whom he married June 17, 1941 at Bidwell; a daughter, Janice (Steve) Bryant of Bidwell; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Virginia (Don) Grant of St. Paris, and Carribel Dingess of Porter.
     He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wyman Stevens.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the McCoy-Moore Funeral HOme, Vinton. Burial will be in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Masonic services will be conducted in the funeral home at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Vinton American Legion Post 161.

Gallipolis Tribune
January 1996
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Stevens, W. R. D.

     W. R. D. Stevens, an old and respected citizen, has passed away. Mr. Stevens had almost reached his 67th year, when the fell destroyer overtook him. He first came to this city in 18- and was then a fine looking man. He has occupied positions of prominence in city and county affairs , taking great interest in the politics of the day. He was honest and uncompromising in his principles. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Geo. D .McBride, and Mrs. A.H. Chase. The funeral services were conducted Monday at the family residence by Rev. R, Breare,

[Note: Also in Gallipoilis Bulletin]

Gallipolis Journal
November 17, 1881
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Stevers, Charles B.

Charles B. Stevers, 80, Dies In Holzer Hospital Thursday
     Charles B. Stevers, 80, long prominent in the business and fraternal life of Gallipolis, died at Holzer Hospital at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. He had been a patient there since Jan 7, after becoming seriously ill Jan. 4. He had been in failing health for the past six months.
     At the time of his death he had been in the insurance and real estate business for 15 years and during that same period had been connected with the Gallipolis Theaters for 13 years. As a young man, he had been employed at the Gallipolis State Institute and later he was employed by the J.M. Kerr and Womeldorff and Thomas hardware firms. At one time he operated the Gallipolis Hardware Company on the Public Square. His political activity included membership on the Republican Central Committee and at one time he was Republican chairman of Gallia County and a member of the County Board of Elections. He was a Director and Vice President of the Buckeye Building and Loan Company.
     He was a member of Grace Methodist Church and belonged to Morning Dawn Lodge of Masons, Gallipolis Chapter; Moriah Council, Rose Commandery Knights Templar, Aladdin Shrine and Gallipolis Shrine Club. He also was an avid sports fan especially baseball.
     Mr. Stevers was born at Mercerville on Jan. 19, 1880 to the late John L and Moriah Evans Stevers. His marriage to the former Anna L. Lewis of Rio Grande was an event of June 15, 1911. She survives at the family home at 514 Second Avenue and one son, Dr Charles Lewis Stevers of Toledo, whose wife is the former Metta Herbert, daughter of former Ohio Governor, Thomas Herbert. There are four grandchildren.
     Other survivors are a sister and four brothers, Rev. Oma Williams of Crown City; Frank Stevers of Columbus; Ed Stevers of Gallipolis; John Stevers of Mercerville and Lester Stevers of Crown City.
     Brothers and sisters who preceded him were Bert, Mrs. Allie Fraley, Mrs. Maude Haskins and Mrs. Myrtle Plymale; who died a few weeks ago.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Rev. Warren H. Wilson will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 5:30 p.m and from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

[Note: died Jan. 21, 1960]

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

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Stevers, Eva

Young Woman Is Suicide Victim
     Death came to Miss Eva Stevers, 37, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stevers of Mercerville, eary Monday morning, Jan 13, 1936, in Holzer hospital from a poison draught self-administered at her home Saturday night.
     Ill for a period of ten years, Miss Stevers gave up employment in Hungington more than six months ago, and after consulting several physicians she gave up hope for recovery. After swallowing poison, Miss Stevers went to the home of her brother Lee and informed him of the fact. She was brought at once to the Holzer hospital, where she later died. Before the end came, Miss Stevers consulted members of her family and planned her funeral arrangement.
     Miss Stevers was born in Ohio township and had many warm friends wherever she was known. Surviving are her parents, three brothers and three sisters. They are Mrs. Haskell Sheets and Mrs. Harold Sheets, twin sisters who married twin brothers, living in Huntington; John Stevers of that city; Hugh of Crown City and Naomi Stevers at home.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Bethel church near Bladen by Rev. Ira J. Sheets, interment following there.
     Many friends and relatives sincerely mourn her tragic death, but know that she has found peace and happiness in the world beyond.

Gallipolis paper
Jan. 13, 1936
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                        

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Stevers, John Lafayette

John L. Stevers Dies Early Mon.
Was Oldest Man Ever to Hold Public Office in County - Funeral Wednesday
     Monday morning at 2:45 Mr. John Lafayette Stevers, one of the oldest residents of the county and the oldest ever to hold office here, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Oma Williams, in Crown City at the age of 90 years. At the time of his death Mr. Stevers was serving as trustee of Gallipolis township.
Born Feb. 29, 1844, Mr. Stevers had spent his entire life in Gallia county and was well and widely known. He served two terms as county commissioner and had served in various lesser official capacities for more than half a century.
     He is survived by the following children: Edward and Charles Stevers, Mrs. Ed Plymale, Mrs. Tom Haskins and Mrs. John Fraley of Gallipolis, John and Bert Stevers of Mercerville, Lester Stevers and Mrs. Oma Williams, Crown City and Frank Stevers of Columbus.
     Funeral services were held at Bethel church near Bladen Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Maddox of Crown City. The ritualistic Masonic service was given by his brethren of that order of Crown City lodge.

[Note: From Stone Died 14 May 1934]

Gallipolis paper
May 1934
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                      Top of Page

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Stevers, Joseph Russell

Death of A Little Boy
     Joseph Russell Stevers, six year old son of Edward and Martha [Moore] Stevers of 914 Upper 2nd Avenue, died this morning at 6:30 a.m. of diphtheria.
     The funeral and burial service will be at Mercerville Sunday morning, the funeral party leaving here at 8 o'clock. Wetherholt has charge of the burial.
     The little fellow had been ill for a week and had the best of care and attention but all of no avail. He is survived by both parents and a brother and sister.

[Note: Death Certificate Born July 29,1906; died Sept. 9, 1911]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sept. 9, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Stevers, Mariah

Mrs. Lafe Stevers Died Friday Evening
     Mrs. Lafe Stevers, age 70, died at her home down the river road Friday evening, Sept 27, 1921, after a prolonged illness.
     Mrs. Stevers, a fine old lady and well known here by many friends was the mother of ten children, all married and living near by. Six boys and four girls, one of which is Mrs. Charles Stevers of this city, John, Lester and Bert, living at Mercerville, Edward in Huntington and Frank in Columbus. The girls are Mrs. Dahl Williams of Crown City, Mrs. Ed Plymale of the river road, Mrs. Tom Haskins of Garfield Avenue, and Mrs. Fraley of the County Home. Besides her children to mourn her loss is her husband.
     The funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock at Bethel church by Rev. Ewing of Rio Grande. Burial at Mercerville by funeral director Tope of Mercerville.

[Note: Birth date from tombstone B.1852]

Gallipolis paper
Sept. 23, 1921
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Stevers, Maria

Mrs. Stevers Dead
     Ms. Maria Stevers, aged 70, wife of Mr. J. L. Stevers, passed away at the family home on the river road a short distance below this city Friday evening, Sept. 23, 1921, after long illness. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Bethel Church by Rev. W. E. Ewing of Rio Grande, the interment following at Mercerville by undertaker Tope.
     Mrs. Stevers is survived by her husband, four daughters and six sons. The daughters are Mrs. Dahl Williams of Crown City, Mrs. Ed Plymale, Mrs. Tom Haskins and Mrs. John Fraley. The sons are Edward of Huntington, John, Lester, Bert, and Frank of Columbus and Charles B. Stevers of Gallipolis.
Mrs. Stevers was born July 26, 1852, and at the time of her death was aged 69 years, 1 month and 26 days. She was the daughter of Evan and Eliza Evans who came from Wales to this country in their youth and settled in Ohio.
     Mr. and Mrs. Stevers were married Nov. 4, 1869. Besides her husband and the children named she is survived by 21 grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Amanda Wellington of Wellsville, and brothers, Lewis and John Evans of Bladen, and many other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Stevers was converted in her youth and joined the Bethel M. E. Church, and in after years carried her membership to Cherrington Chapel, where she lived a quiet, unassuming consistent Christian until her. [end of sentence]
     She raised a large and well respected family who will rise up and call her blessed. She was taken sick several years ago with a complication of troubles and for years suffered untold pain, but never complained.
     Mrs. Stevers was a splendid Christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, and her passing has brought sorrow to many hearts.

Card of Thanks - The members of the family wish to extend their thanks to Rev. Ewing for his consoling words, and friends for the beautiful floral offerings, to the singers and all friends for help during the illness and death of our dear mother.
                                   J. L. Stevers and Children
Gallipolis paper
Sept. 23, 1921
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Stewart, Arius Burton (Bert)

Dies of Lung Trouble
Soldier, Cook and Singer
     Arius Burton Stewart, colored, aged 32 years, 7 months, and 27 days, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Fannie Stewart, widow of Otho Stewart, Saturday noon, of lung trouble, after a long illness. Besides his mother, two brothers, Harry Gordon and Halsey Stewart, survive him.
     Bert enlisted in the hospital corp during the Spanish-American War. He was a good, industrious young man and well-known and well-liked about town. He was a cook by occupation, and when not working on the river he was much sought after by camping parties in the summer months. He was also a singer of considerable ability and talent.
     The funeral services were held at the residence at 2 o'clock yesterday, Rev. Mr. Huff officiatin. Interment in Pine St. cemetery by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Journal
December 1 1910
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart                                                                        

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Stewart, Belva B.

Belva B. Stewart
     Belva B. Stewart, 95 of the Bulaville Community, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 29, 2005, at her home, surrounded by her family.
     She was born Sept. 29, 1909, in Addison Township to the late Eli and Emma Atkinson Shaver. She married Raymond Claude Stewart on Oct. 19, 1926 in Gallipolis and he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 1993, as well as a son, Charles R. Stewart; a twin sister, Melva Davis; a sister Lula Richards; a brother, Otis Shaver and a granddaughter, Teresa Stewart.
     Belva was retired from the housekeeping department at Holzer Medical Center. She was a member of the Bulaville Christian Church and attended White Oak Baptist Church.
     She is survived by three daughters, Edna French and Sara Lou Plants, both of Gallipolis and Barbara Thomas of Columbus, 10 grandchildren, Sheridan French, Charlotte French and Tammy Kostival, all of Gallipolis, Kevin Thomas of South Vienna, Ohio; Richard Stewart of Las Vegas, NV; Gary Stewart of Spokane, WA, Michael Stewart of La Mirada, CA; Linda Stewart of Las Vegas, Loretta Turley of Fort Dick, CA and Sandra Stewart of Kailva Kona, Hawaii; numerous great-grandchildren and g-g-grandchildren; her church family, friends and hospice workers.
     Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2005, in the Cremeens Funeral Chapel. Officiating will be Pastors Carl Ward, Alfred Holley, Andrew Parsons and Joseph Godwin. Interment will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005.
     Casketbearers are Tyler Lucas, Kevin Thomas, an Kostival, Robert Rothgeb, Bob Shaver and Warren Harbaugh. Honorary casketbears are Billy Davis, Calvin Stewart and Don Thomas.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 29, 2005
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                         Top of Page

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Stewart, Charlotte B. Koontz Oty

Obituary
     Charlotte B. Koontz, born Feb 6, 1840, died, Dec 20, 1925, age 85 years, 10 months, 14 days.
She was united in marriage to Henry Oty near 1860, and to this union was born two children, Harriet who preceded the mother in death and Charles yet living. The husband and father gave up his life in the service of his Country during the Civil War. She was again united in marriage about 1874, to William Jackson Stewart, To this union was born three children, two of whom are living. David of Swan Creek, and James with whom she made her home. Mr. Stewart died Aug 26, 1904.
     She leaves to mourn her loss one brother Eli Koontz of Huntington W. Va., three son's Chas Oty of Ray, O., David and James of Bladen, Ohio., three stepdaughters, Mary Houck, Fannie Brumfield and America Swords, thirteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. She also has three brothers, Charles, John and William, three sisters, Permella, Mary Ann and Juia Koontz, one stepson Wiliam who preceded her in death.
     She was converted and joined the United Brethern Church at Mt. Olive some 60 years ago, in later years she removed her membership to the Victory Baptist Church near her home living ever a faithful member till her death. For several months she has been more or less afflicted but only the last few weeks confined to the house and the writer has missed her kind and cheerful greetings as she passed. She has borne her suffering with great fortitute and always in good spirits and we have many rememberance's even in this her last sickness of her enjoying the sweet communion of the Holy Spirit and rejoicing in the Saviors Love. This brings peace and consolation in this sad hour and when asked if she was ready for the great change, her answer was. "I am waiting for the Summons."
     We can add no word to the life that has been her's for it has told of whom she followed and how well she served and that while her friends miss and mourn for her. She has awakened in the morning of God's sunshine and love.

O, blessed sleep that will not break. For tears nor prayers nor loves sweet sake, O, perfect peace beyond all speech, That only the good through dying reach. God understands and his ways are right, Bid our beloved a long good night Weep for the days that will come no more For the presence flown and our hearts that are sore, But not for the soul whose goal is won Whose perfect joy is just begun Not for her spirit robed in white And crowned where angels are so bright.

     Funeral services were held at Victory Church by Rev. E. V. Cremeens. Interment at Mercerville by Undertaker F. L. Stevers.

Gallipolis paper
Dec 20, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                        Top of Page

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Stewart, Ella A.

Ella Stewart Dies on Monday
     Mrs. Ella A. Stewart, 75, of 554 Fourth Ave., widow of Charles L. Stewart, died Monday afternoon at the Crestview Nursing Home, Dayton, Ohio. She had been in failing health several months.
     Born July 26, 1892 at Middleport, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Young Reed.    
     Four children also preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Betty) Dugan, Dayton; Mrs. Lambert (Esther) Bush and Mrs. John P. (Sally) Yeagle, Gallipolis; six sons, Charles, Eugene, Dan, Frank and William, all of Dayton; and Robert H. Stewart, Columbus; a brother, Richard Reed, Columbus; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Betz and Mrs. Lucinda Danes, both of Middleport; and Mrs. R. B. Lamb, Columbus, and 18 grandchildren.
     Mrs. Stewart was a former employee of the Gallipolis State Institute and a member of Grace Methodist Church.
     Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Home for Funerals by the Rev. Paul Bauders and burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 15, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Stewart, Robert Allen (Al)

Death Claims Al Stewart
     Robert Allen (Al) Stewart, 71, died at 11 AM Sunday at his home on Teens Run, where he had been ill for four or five years. Resident of a farm all his life, he worked some on the Eureka Dam.
     He was born June 20, 1879, at Milton, W. Va., to Mrs. Anna Ingels Stewart, who survives, and the late William F. (Frank) Stewart, but he was brought to Ohio when he was only six months old, and spent his childhood at Waugh Bottom, below Bladen.
     He was married June 28, 1902 to the former Jessie Martin, who survives. They had no children. Survivors include three brothers and two sisters: Gilbert Stewart, Toledo; Chauncey and Stanley Stewart, North Kenova, O.; Mrs. Minnie Saunders, Waterville, and Mrs. Gladys Mewborn, Haverton, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Wednesday in Macedonia Church, Harrison Twp., with Rev. David Bates officiating, and burial will be made by C. R. Halley in Macedonia Cemetery. Two sisters and two brothers preceded Mr. Stewart in death.

[Note: from stone 1879 - 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount                                                                          Top of Page                                                                           

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Stone, Allie

     Miss Allie Stone died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lewis Stone of Gallipolis Sunday after long illness, aged 32 years.
     Funeral services were conducted at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Tabit, Tuesday afternoon by Rev. J. R. Fields of Grace M. E. church of which she was a member, interment folowing [sic] in Pine Street cemetery.
     Miss Stone is survived by her mother, one sister, Mrs, [sic] Nellie Tabit, and two brothers, Lewis F. and Carlos W., both of Logan.

[Note: from stone 1892 - 1925]

Gallipolis paper
1925
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

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Stone, Ben

Ben Stone Dead
     Mr. Ben Stone, 62, passed away at his home near here Saturday afternoon after an illness, following a stroke of paralysis suffered a week ago Thursday. He was a splendid man who will not only be missed by his family, but also by his many friends in the community in which he resided.
     Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, Roy Stone, of Marysville, a daughter, Anna Belle Vance, having preceded him in death several years.
     Funeral was held at Mt. Tabor Church Monday afternoon at two o’clock by Rev. Stump, burial in church cemetery by Undertaker H. K. Butler..

The Gallia Times
“Vinton News Notes”
Thursday, July 28, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Stone, Lewis J.

Lewis J Stone Dead
     Mr. Lewis J. Stone died at his home on Second ave., Sunday afternoon, March 6, 1910, of heart trouble. He was a son of John Stone, of Maple Shade, and was a member of the Methodist Church and a good industrious citizen. He was a good husband and a kind father and well liked by all who knew him.
     He married to Miss Nannie J. Minor in 1883 and she with four children, Mrs. Geo. Tabit, Lewis J. Stone, Jr., Carl and Miss Allie Stone, survive him. He also left the following sisters: Mrs. Andrew Walter of Buffalo, W. Va., Mrs. Geo. Brown of Columbus, Mrs. Henry Darst of Pt. Pleasant, Mrs. John Robinson, Leon W. Va., Mrs. Chas Mayes, Mason county, W. Va., Mrs. Jessie Rose, of Rio Grande.
     The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev. A. P. Cherrington under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen and Junior Order of American Mechanies, of which he was an honored member. Intermemt following at Pine street cemetery by Wetherhold.

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 11, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Stone, Loren F. Stone

Col. Loren F. Stone, 53, Dies Suddenly in Columbus
     Lieutenant-Colonel Loren Frederick Stone, 53, a native of Gallipolis and a resident of 858 Westwood Ave., Columbus, was dead on arrival at University Hospital, Monday evening.
     His death was apparently due to a heart attack. He and his family had visited his brother, John Paul Stone and Mr. and Mrs. Don Rees here over the past weekend.
     Col. Stone was born in Gallipolis, son of the late Loren and Gusta Davis Stone. He was graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1930, and received his bachelor of science degree from Ohio University. He taught science in Gallia Academy High School until his enlistment in the Armey during World War II.
     He graduated from Officers Training School, and served throughout the war, taking part in campaigns in North Africa and Italy. After his return to this country he attended several command schools. At one time he was stationed in the Pentagon. His last tour of duty was a charge of the Reserve Officers Training Corps at Ohio State University. He recently retired from the Army.
     He as a member of Morning Dawn Lodge of Mason of Gallipolis and was a member and executive secretary of the Columbus Rotary Club.
     His marriage was the former Doris Campbell, and she survives along with three daughters, Misses Jean, Sherry and Sandra Stone, all at home. His only other survivor is a brother, John Paul Stone, of Locust Street.
     There will be services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Schoedinger Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Rd. and Masonic services and military rites by a unit from Fort Hayes at 1 p.m. Thursday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Unknown newspaper
October 25, 1965
Submitted by Marjorie Wood                                                                           Top of Page

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Stone, Mary

Mrs. J. V. Stone, Wife of M.E. Pastor Passes
Succumbs After Trying Illness in Parsonage Here
Funeral Service Monday Evening
     Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Stone, wife of Rev. J. V. Stone, who passed away Saturday evening at the M. E. parsonage after a long illness, will be held Monday evening at 7 o’clock in Grace church. Rev. C. F. Bowman and Rev. H. J. Holcomb, superintendents of the Portsmouth and Marietta districts, respectively, officiating.
     The body will lie in state in the church from 4 p.m. until the hour of service. The remains will be taken Tuesday morning to Columbus where further services will be held at 2 p.m. in Glenwood M. E. church. Delegations will be present at the services in Columbus from Dayton, Newark, Bremen, Chillicothe and Zanesville, where Rev. Stone has held pastorates. Burial will be in Memorial Park Burial cemetery, Columbus, in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger.
     In addition to her husband, Mrs. Stone is survived by a son Merrill and a grandson. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. P. C. Kennard, three sisters and three brothers.
     Mary Irene Kennard was born on the bluff overlooking the Loup river valley, near Monroe, Nebraska, Aug. 2, 1877. When a small girl, she came with her parents to Ohio where she grew up. She attended the public schools and Ohio Wesleyan University. In early life she became a member of the Methodist church, in which her father was an official member. From this early age to the close of her life, she did some active work in S. S., Epworth League of church, either as teacher, young people’s leader, member of choir or organist.
     In 1898 she became the wife of Justus V. Stone and in 1901 they, with their six months old son, journeyed to their first charge in the hills of eastern Washington county. Their cottage overlooked eight miles of the Ohio river. Here they came to love the river and it was with anticipation last fall that they again were privileged to come back to the old river along whose upper course they had earlier lived and labored.
     During her years in the parsonage and among young people she developed a marked leadership. She had a particular gift in reaching and interesting young men of high school and past high school age. In every church she gathered them about her, secured their active interest in such activities and interests as were particularly appealing to young men of such age. Many of the young people who thus came under her influence are today in responsible positions in the professions. Tomorrow one of her boys, as she called them, Rev. C. W. Brasheres D.D., now of Grace church, Dayton, will speak in Columbus at her funeral. Another is Dr. Earl Briggs, the assistant to Dr. Andre Crotti, of Columbus, one of the leading goiter specialists of the state.
     To find such interests she turned to Bible stories, built around them such settings as could be easily presented in dramatic form. Out of this work came a number of Bible dramas which were published in 1926 under title “Dramas From Bible Stores.” A large dramatic production in the form of a pageant entitled, “The Traveler,” was given by some 200 people in 1924 in Newark filling the Auditorium Theater for two successive nights. In order to stimulate this type of work, which is fast becoming popular, she, with her son Merrill, have organized a number of dramatic schools for the training of leadership in the churches. In October, she was called to Alliance, O., where such a school was held under the leadership of Dr. McMasters, the president of Mt. Union College.
     In addition to this, Mrs. Stone had a native poetic talent, of which the best illustration is her poem entitled “Let Me Serve in My Place,” which is a blending of Sam Walter Foss’, “The House by the Side of the Road” and Graham’s “The Man in the Way”. This poem was given on the front page of the Western Christian Advocate in Nov. 1921, some of which is given below. It has been discovered that this poem has been used quite widely and by many of her friends who were unaware that she wrote it. It might well be called her philosophy of service and is in accord with the service dreams of her life. Indeed, “Service” was her motto and so completely was it a part of her character that she thought of little else.
     A few days ago when facing the final crisis of her life, she looked longingly out of the window of her room, through eyes heavy with pain and said, “I do wonder whether my work is really done.” Like a good soldier she died at the post of duty, the place where life’s deep satisfactions were discovered. When the grim reaper was claiming her, she made a stiff fight to live longer and serve better. And when she knew she must go, it was with rare courage and totally without fear. She wanted to hasten away to see the Master’s face, which years ago she envisioned in her poem the last stanza of which reads as follows:

“Then let us not boast of the service we give Nor think most important our place, We’ll know why he placed each in our niche When we look in the Master’s face. So whether we live by the side of the road, Or walk with the crowd in the way We’ll each do our best by our brothers in need, And both will the Master repay.”

Faithful in service herself she was quick to recognize any beautiful service received. A few minutes before she slipped into unconsciousness, she looked into the nurse’s face and said, “How kind the folks have been.” Even in death, she did not forget others.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 13, 1930
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                Top of Page

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Stone, Thomas P.

Thomas Stone Dies Wednesday
Kanauga Resident Claimed by Illness
     Funeral services for Thomas P. Stone, 78, Kanauga, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the First Christian Church, Russell, Ky., and burial will be made in Flatwood Cemetery there.
     He died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert (Eileen) Baker, Greenup, Ky., after a two-week illness of complications. He had gone there Dec. 1 on his annual Christmas visit to his children in Northeastern Kentucky, and he became ill before he could return to his home in Kanauga, where he had resided for five or six years. He seemed almost recovered Wednesday at noon, but slumped during the afternoon.
     A resident of Gallia County for the last 10 or 11 years, the decedent owned a small farm near Morton Woods. Born March 2, 1871, at Mouth of Laurel, back of Vanceburg, Ky., he was educated in the Lewis County schools, farmed a while in his youth, was a Portsmouth shoe worker 20 years and then a grocer for another 20 years. He kept the Greenup County infirmary for two or three years and then came to Gallia County.
     His parents were James and Marietta Blankenship Stone. His widow, Mrs. Myrtle Osborne Stone, whom he married Oct. 24, 1901, in Portsmouth survives along with these sons and daughters. Mrs. Charles (Marie) Miller, Portsmouth Rd., Gallipolis; Owen E., Ashland, Ky.; Otto, Flatwood; Lewis O., Flatwood, Ky.; and Mrs. Baker, Greenup. There are seven grandchildren, the oldest 12 years of age.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, January 20, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Stout, Bruce S.

Bruce S. Stout, 52, Route 1 Bidwell, died Friday.
     Born Aug. 8, 1930, at Notomine, WV, son of the late J.D. and Danfred Dunn Stout, he was an Assistant Shift Engineer at Ohio Valley Electric Corp's Kyger Creek plant, where he was employed for 28 years and a member of the Gallia County Local and Galla-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational Boards of Education.
     He was a Korean War Army Airborne Division Veteran, member of VFW Post #4464, Gallipolis, Vinton American Legion (rest of article missing)

Gallipolis Paper
April 22, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Stover, Charles C.

Stover Funeral At 2 Thursday
Bulaville Resident Succumbs While Chopping Wood
     Funeral services for Charles C. Stover will be held at the Bulaville Church at 2 o'clock Thursday. Burial will be in the Pine Street Cemetery by O. E. Elliott. Rev. Earl Cremeens will officiate.
     There was brief mention of Mr. Stover's death in Tuesday's Tribune. He expired of a heart attack at his home on the James Fulton farm at Bulaville while chopping wood. The body was found by Mrs. Stover when she went out to fetch in an armload of wood. Mr. Stover would have been 70 years old next Feb. 27. He had been under the care of a physician for a heart ailment.
     He was born on Rocky Fork and was a son of Meredith and Elizabeth Saunders Stover and nearly all his life was spent in this county. He married Anna Irwin. They lived for a while in Mason County, moving back to this county 20 or more years ago.
     Mrs. Stover and these eight children survive: Russell Stover, Maple Shade; Nellie Burgess and Rosetta Thornton, Washington C. H.; Charles C. 622 Third Ave., Gallipolis; Raymond, Neal Ave.; Verna Lane, near the parental home, Gallipolis R. 1; J. Oliver Stover, 906 Second Ave., and Lucille Jacques, Waterloo star route (Centenary).
     Also surviving are a brother Earl of Mason County and these three sisters: Docie Shaw and Bertha Neal, Bladen R., and Zonia Fowler of Columbus.
     Mr. Stover was a member of the Church of God and lived a quiet and useful life and devoted himself to farm work as long as he was able.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                   Top of Page

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Stover, Minnie

     Mrs. Minnie P. Stover, 86, of Rt. 1, Bidwell (Van Zant Road), died at 7 p.m. Sunday in Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health for the last two years.
     A former school teacher in Raleigh County, WV, she was born Dec. 31, 1891 at Artie, WV, to Valentine Perry and Elvira Hodge. She married Eli V. Stover April 4, 1916 in Clear Creek, WV. He preceded her in death May 14, 1959.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Herndon (Florie) Grounds, Leewood, WV; Mrs. Cecil (Irene) Wiseman, Marmet, WV; Mrs. Janice Workman, Middletown, IN; four sons, Melvin, Rt. 1, Bidwell; Noel, Rt 1 Patriot; Ira, Rt 1 Vinton and Paul of Rt. 1, Bidwell. There are also 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchldren, a step-brother, Jim Workman of Columbus and a step-sister, Mrs. Norma Stover of Artie, WV. Two brothers preceded her.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Lemley officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday.

[Note: Social Security - birth Dec. 31, 1892; died April 30, 1978]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 1, 1978, Page 12, Col 2
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Straight, Lewis

Death of Aged Man
     Lewis Straight, one of the oldest men in the county, passed away in his home near Waterloo the first of the week and was buried there Thursday. He was close to 90 years of age and was a fine old citizen. His widow and the following children survive; Mrs. Joseph Baker of Waterloo, Mrs. Pearle McCarley of Bladen and John Straight of Bethesda

November 3, 1919
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Ttranscribed by Cheryl A. Enyart

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Straight, Rella Pearl

Mrs. Straight Dies Saturday After Illness
     Mrs. Rella Pearl Straight, 63, a native of Walnut twp., died at 1 p.m. Saturday in Holzer hospital where she had been a patient since May 20.
     Mrs. Straight, a resident of Northup Rt., was born April 22, 1900, daughter of the late Henry W. and Phoebe Bostic Drummond. Her marriage to Joseph Straight, a member of the Gallia County Election Board, took place June 1, 1921, at Gallipolis.
     Mrs. Straight attended schools in Walnut twp., and Rio Grande College. She was a teacher for a number of years in county schools.
     In addition to the husband, she is survived by three children, Miss Ermalie Straight, cashier of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co., Robert L. Straight of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs. B. A. (Donna) Hoffman of Grand Rapids, Mich. A son, Earl, preceded her in death. There are five grandchildren. Other survivors are two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Viola Carter of Northup, Mrs. Nettie Simmons of Indianapolis, Ind., Otis Drummond of Margate, Fla., and Myron Drummond of Huntington.
     Mrs. Straight was an active member of the Bethesda Methodist Church. She taught a Sunday School class at that church.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Frank Fenton will officiate, and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, June 3, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                Top of Page

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Strausbaugh, Mrs. J. C. [Alice]

Death of Mrs. Strausbaugh
     Mrs. J. C. Strausbaugh, wife of Dr. Strausbaugh of Vinton, died Thursday night, September 26, 1918, after a prolonged illness. The deceased, a lovable and prominent lady, is survived by her husband and daughter, Mrs. Wesley Oliver of Columbus. She had many friends who will be grieved to hear of her death. The funeral will be held some time Sunday, the exact hour not having been decided upon.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, September 27, 1918

Strausbaugh, Alice

Mrs. J. C. Strausbaugh Dead
     Nothing has caused more universal sorrow and regret in Vinton and surrounding country than the death of Mrs. J. C. Strausbaugh, which occurred Thursday night, Sept. 26, 1918, at 10 o’clock. Alice Leslie, daughter of Wm. and Sarah Leslie, was born in Gallia County, January 30, 1848, and died at Vinton, aged 70 years, 7 months and 27 days.
     She was one of a family of several children, all of whom with their parents have preceded her in death except one sister, Mrs. Nettie Strausbaugh of Hartford, Conn., and one brother W. T. Leslie of Vinton.
     On March 24, 1872, she was united in marriage to Jacob C. Strausbaugh, to whom she was a devoted wife through all these years of toil, of sunshine and cloud. To this marriage were born three daughters, Lillian, Etta and Melva, the youngest and eldest having crossed the bar.
     Almost her entire life was spent in and near Vinton, her early education having been received at the Ewington Academy. She began teaching at a very early age, and was a highly educated and cultured woman whose whole soul and life was given to good deeds. She loved and enjoyed the beautiful things of the world and the abundance of beautiful flowers she always had about her bore evidence of her love for the beautiful and how emblematic they were of the purity of her life.
     Mrs. Strausbaugh had been greatly afflicted for many years, but patient under affliction and sometimes burdened with sorrow that seemed almost unbearable, it only strengthened her faith in God. Love of home and loyalty to her family was ever her foremost thought, her devotion to her family being beyond the power of tongue to tell or pen to portray, for she poured her entire heart into a passion of love for her family.
     Her interests and kindnesses broadened out, beyond her hearthstone, yet there she was supreme. In her life was the light that never fades, but spreads its radiance over her associates, for to know her was to love her, and in her home all were welcomed alike and its hospitality knew no bounds.
     The funeral was held at Vinton in the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton. The order of Eastern Star had charge and gave their entire ritual at the church. The floral offerings were most beautiful and abundant. The burial was in the Holcomb Cemetery by H. K. Butler.

The Gallia Times
Wednesday, October 2, 1918
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Stroud, Blanche

     Blanche M. Stroud, 36, a resident of Columbus, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday at her home. Born in Jackson County on March 28, 1946, she was the daughter of George and Loretha Mayle Tanner, who survive and reside on Rt. 2, Chillicothe.
     She married Lonnie Stroud of Gallia County on April 1, 1967. He survives, along with one son, Ryan and one daughter, Pam both at home. Six brothers and three sisters survive.
     Mrs. Stroud was a secretary for the Franklin County Public Defender's office. She was a member of the United Coummunity Methodist Church in Jackson County where funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. L. V. Gause officiating. Burial will follow in Caldwell Cemetery. Friends may call at the Haller Funeral Home in Chillicothe from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 17,1983
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Stuart, John T.

JOHN STUART, GALLIA COUNTY NATIVE PASSES 
Won Prominence Here And In Huntington ---Rites Will Be Held 2:30 Sunday
     John T. Stuart, 82, a native of Lincoln Ridge, this county, and a brother of Mrs. J. Will Clendenin of this city, died at 7:50 last night. He had been ill since November of last year and for several days had been in a coma so that the news of his passing had been expected by his kinfolk and close friends.
     As a deputy sheriff and a participant in politics, Mr. Stuart became a popular and prominent citizen of this county before he moved to Huntington in 1900. There he soon became a man of affairs and for 16 years served as justice of the peace a lucrative post in the populous magisterial districts of West Virginia. He was an ardent active Republican.

Merchant at Lincoln

     At Lincoln Mr. Stuart was a farmer and merchant. On Oct. 5, 1875, he married Margaret Ann Drummond of the same section—a loyal, loving, devoted to the end. Their married life lasted 62 years and 35 days.
     In Huntington he first engaged in the produce business and later in the transfer business with his son, Harry D. Stuart. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Huntington.
     An ardent follower of baseball, Mr. Stuart attended all Huntington games, usually with Mrs. Stuart, until two years ago when his health failed. He and Mrs. Stuart had made it a custom to be the first “fans” to arrive at baseball games. Their interest in the game was due in some measure to the fact that their grandson and his namesake, John D. Stuart, became an outstanding figure in the history of Huntington baseball. For years Stuart pitched for Huntington teams, then joined the St. Louis Cardinals for a season or two, and still later managed the leading Huntington team.
     Decedent was the first Huntingtonian to build a home on North Boulevard--- a modern brick home, at 526, where he died.
     John Thurman Stuart was born Feb. 5, 1885, the son of Charles and Missouri J. McCall Stuart. The father was a Civil War veteran and served as sheriff of this county.
     Besides his widow, Mr. Stuart is survived by two sons, Clarence W. Stuart and Harry D. Stuart, both of Huntington; two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Stuart Garlach, Huntington, formerly of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Ibbie Carter, Detroit, Mich., seven grandsons, John D. Stuart, Clarence W. Stuart Jr., Charles Stuart, Knowlton Stuart and Paul Garlach, all of Huntington, and Stuart Carter and Robert Carter, both of Detroit.
     Mr. Stuart also is survived by four granddaughters, Mrs. Marguerite Garlach Evans and Mrs. Margie Carter Hannan, both of Huntington; Mrs. Ernestine Garlach Slifkin, Harrisburg, Pa., and Mrs. Margaret Stuart Kelsey, Marble, Mass., eight greatgrandchildren, a brother, Oscar Stuart, Belle, W. Va., and four sisters, Mrs. Rachel Stuart Cagney, Catawba Island, O., Mrs. Anna Stuart Clendenin, Gallipolis, Mrs. M. Stuart Townsend, Schenectady, N. Y., and Mrs. Gertrude Stuart Richard, Royal Oak, Mich.
     Funeral services will be held at the Stuart residence at 2:30 Sunday, in charge of Klingel Carpenter.

Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Undated newspaper clipping
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Stuart, Margaret Ann

Mrs. J.T. Stuart, Huntington, Dies
     Mrs. Margaret Ann Stuart, 526 Washington Boulevard, Huntington, widow of Magistrate John T. Stuart and native of Gallia County, died early Tuesday at her home. Funeral is being conducted this afternoon at the Klingel-Carpenter Chapel by Dr. Charles G. Stater, former pastor of Huntington First Methodist Church. Burial in Woodmere Cemetery.
     Mrs. Stuart, mother of Harry E. Stuart, president of the Try-Me-Transfer & Storage Co., was daughter of the late Samuel A. and Lucinda Saunders Drummond, and first came to Huntington in 1900. Her husband, who died in 1937, was a justice of the peace for 16 years. She was active in the First Methodist Church.
     Also surviving are another son, C. W. Stuart of Hurricane; two daughters, Mrs. I. J. Harrington and Mrs. Ernest Gerlach of Huntington; a brother W. E. Drummond, with whom she resided, and 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
     Active pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons including John D. Stuart, Ray Knowlton Stuart, Stuart Carter, Robert Carter, Clarence W. Stuart Jr., John Stuart Hannan, Charles T. Stuart, Roland Stuart, Jack Stuart, and William G. Evans Jr.

[Note: From death certificate (wvculture.org/death search) date of birth September 19, 1856; date of death November 3, 1947.

Newspaper (prob. November, 1947, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, McCall file, Bossard Library.
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Stuart, Oscar

     Oscar Stuart, former Gallipolitan and sister [sic, brother?] of Mrs. J. W. Clendennin, died at 5 o'clock last evening in McMillan Hospital at Charleston. He was a retired railroader and lived in Belle, W. Va., just east of Charleston.
     Mr. Stuart had been ailing a good while and entered the hospital two weeks ago. His strength having been built up, an operation was performed last Thursday, revealing a cancer of the stomach. Nothing more could be done except to insert a tube to insure the continued functioning for a short time of vital organs. During the hospital ordeal he was given four blood transfusions, his nephew, Stewart Clendennin, now located in Charleston as the Firestone representative, twice being the donor.
     Decedent was born on Lincoln Ridge and would have been 68 years old on March 9. He was the son of Charles and Missouri McCall Stuart. When Oscar was small the father was elected sheriff and the family moved to Gallipolis. Here he was reared to manhood and made a host of friends. From here he went to the Charleston district, married a West Virginia girl, Mary Bays, and entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad. He was conductor on a branch line for 34 years, retiring Jan. 1, 1938 and fondly anticipating a period of leisure and rest and of opportunity to do many of the things he had dreamed of doing.
     Surviving are the wife; one son, Bays Stuart of Wyandotte, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hudnall of Belle; the son's stepson and the daughter's daughter, Jean Anne, and these sisters: Mrs. Rachel S. Cagney of Catawba Island, Ohio; Mrs. A. E. Townsend, Schenectady, N. Y.; Mrs. H. E. Richards, Royal Oak, Mich., and Ann Stuart Clendennin of this city.
     He was a member of the Rhododendron lodge 203, Knights of Pythias, and of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote "February 24/27/29 (?) 1939” on this obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1939, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, McCall file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Sturgeon, Maxine E

Obituaries Given For Bridge Victims
     Maxine E Sturgeon, 33, of Kanauga, O., whose body was recovered from the bridge wreckage Friday night, will be buried in the Beech Hill Cemetery following funeral services at 2 pm Tuesday in the Mohr-Stevens Funeral Home.
     Born at Leon on June 7, 1934, she was the daughter of Charles R Fielder and the late Elsie Warner Fielder. Others survivors include three sons, David, John and Lewis all of Point Pleasant; three daughters, Delva of Weston, Sonya and Jaretta, both of Pt. Pleasant; two sisters, Mrs. Dolly Sturgeon and Mrs. May Byus, both of Point Pleasant; and a brother, Orville R Fielder of Point Pleasant Route 1.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm today.

Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Monday, December 18, 1967
Page 1
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Sturgeon, Tennie

     Tennie Sturgeon, 66, 336 Norfolk Avenue, Dayton, formerly of Vinton, died Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton. Born April 27, 1923 in Jackson County, TN, she was a daughter of the late Mounce Stafford and Minnie Bell Mea.
     She was preceded in death by two husbands, Robert Lawson and Clarence Sturgeon and a daughter, Lots Blevens. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bradford (Hazel) Lewis of Rutland and Mrs. Charles (Joyce) Ledford of Dayton; two step-daughters, Jean Blankenship of Trotwood, Ohio and Gail Sturgeon of New Lebanon, Ohio; two sisters, Sally Horner of Englewood, Ohio and Ova Pigg of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Jay Stafford of Jackson County, TN; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Englewood, Ohio and the senior citizens of Englewood, Ohio.
     Services will be conducted Sunday, 1 p.m., at Willis Funeral Home with burial in Vinton Memorial Park. The Rev. Jessie Tipton will officiate. Friends may call Saturday 4-8 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home.

[Note: Died August 30, 1989]

Gallipolis Paper
August 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Suiter, Irville Keith

O. Keith Suiter
     Pallbearers for Orville Keith Suiter will be John Waugh, Jay Waugh, Louis Stilverson, Tim Rector, Louie Miller and James Rich. Honorary pallbearers will be Gordon Fisher, Gene Starcher, Dick Carter, Dovel Myers, Gary Bane and Ernie Null. Flag presentation at the graveside will be by Post 4464 VFW.
     Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with burial following in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Masonic services Morning Dawn Lodge No. 7 will be Tuesday 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 22, 1988
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Suiter, Lola Mae

     GALLIPOLIS- Lola Mae Suiter, 87, of Galliplis, died Friday, September 24, 1999 at her residence.
Born October 4, 1911 in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Chester Rupe and Garnet Roush Rupe.
     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death on November 20, 1988 by her husband, Keith Suiter, whom she married May 27, 1944 in Columbus; and by a son, William Eugene Suiter.
Surviving are two daughters, Betty Keith Stiverson of Austin, Texas, and Jennie Mae (Jack) Waugh of Ravenswood, West Virginia; six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; and a sister Virginia Davenport of Lima.
     She was a retired banker. Lola Mae was a member of the following organizations: Grace United Methodist Church; Gallia County Historical Society, where whe served as treasurer for 24 years; Gallia County Genealogical Society, where she was a past president and past treasurer; United Methodist Women, where she held various local and district offices; Grace Guild Sunday School Class; Gallipolis Chapter No. 283 Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a past matron and past district deputy; Christian Women's Club and served as treasurer; served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross for many years; Gallia County Retired Teachers Association; Business and Professional Women, past president and past district director; served onthe board of American Heart Association; board member of the Gallia County Council on Aging; United Way, was the very first honorary chairperson; American Cancer Society, which she organized in Gallia County; served on the Our House Museum Board and was past treasurer; worked on the Ariel Theatre restoration project; French Art Colony; helped on the loaves and fishes project; French Colony Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution; Atwood Heritage Club; was honored by the Gallia County Commissioners and the Chamber of Commerce for her many years of volunteer service to Gallia County.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 1999 in Grace United Methodist Church, with Dr. Bob Ingram and the Rev. Jonathan Kollmann officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Monday, September 27, 1999 from 6-9 p.m., and at the church on Tuesday, September 28, 1999, one hour prior to the services. Eastern Star services will be conducted in the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Monday, September 27, 1999 by Gallipolis Chapter No. 283.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sept. 1999
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                             Top of Page                                                                               

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Suiter, Orville Keith

     Orville Keith Suiter, 82, 661 Second Ave., died Sunday night at Holzer Medical Center after an extended illness. He was the owner of Suiter's Shell Service Center until he retired in 1975. He was a service manager for Moore Motor Sales and Gillen Ford, and a foreman of Gallia County Highway Garage for several years.
     Born Feb. 27, 1906 in Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Oscar L. Suiter and Daisy (Spears) Suiter. He is survived by his wife, Lola Mae Rupe, whom he married May 27. 1944 in Columbus. Also surviving are two daughters, Betty Keith Stiverson of Columbus, and Mrs. Jack (Jennie Mae) Waugh of Ravenswood, W. Va.; four sisters, Helen Heffner and Dorothy Huron, both of Chesapeake, Ohio Hazel Hollingsworth of Portsmouth, Va., and Thelma Black of Farmington, Mich.; one brother, Harold Suiter of Huntington, W.Va.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, William Eugene Suiter in October 1960, and one brother, Tommy.
     He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Morning Dawn Masonic Lodge No. 7, Rose Commandery No. 43, Moriah Council No. 32, and Gallipolis Chapter No. 79. He was a member of the Aladdin Temple Shrine and a life member of the Gallipolis Shrine Club.
He also was a member of the American Legion Post No. 27. He served in World War II in the European and African Middle Eastern Theater.
     Services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Hefner. Burial will be in the Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Masonic service by the Morning Dawn Lodge will be Tuesday 8:30 p.m.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 1988
J. Farley

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Suiter, Otho P.

     Otho P. Suiter, 84, of 407 Pike St., Kanauga, died Thursday at Holzer Medical Center. He was a retired real estate broker and antique dealer. Born Sept. 1, 1905, in Lawrence County, Ohio, he was a son of the late Walkie Suiter and Mae Kitts Suiter.
     Surviving are his wife, Doris Taylor Suiter; a son, Ed Suiter, Kanauga; a granddaguther, Connie Hofstetter and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.
     Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial follows in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point. Friends may call at the funeral home 6-9 p.m. on Saturday.
     Pallbearers will be Scott Dennis, Charles Bailey, Dana Rake, Clarence McComas, Clyde Burnett and Claude Burnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Facemire, Junior Schoonover, Mack McCumber, Richard Kuhn, Norman Smith and Clarence Warnsley.

[Note: Died Sept. 21, 1989]

Gallipolis Paper
September 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Summers, Alphonso D.

A.D. Summers, Octogenarian, Dead
     Mr. Alfonso D. Summers, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Gallipolis, died (this) Tuesday morning, Jan. 1st., at 5 o'clock. He was born in Malden, WV and came here when a young man. For several years he was a riverman being a steward of Kanawha River Steamboats in the early days of boating on that stream. Mr. Summers, an octogenarian, was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in this city.
     Besides a wife, who survives, are three daughters, Mrs. George Kinghorn of Hartford, CT; Mrs. J.S. Cadot of Toledo, OH and Mrs. Charles Gray of Augusta, KY and one son, Mr. W. Ed Summers at home.
     The funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon from his late residence on First Avenue by the Odd fellows with Rev. Mr. Glenn of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be at Mound Hill, in charge of funeral director Hayward. The death of Mr. Summers was the first of the New Year to occur in this city.

[Note: Alphonso D. Summers born 1838 Malden County, WV; died Jan. 1, 1924 Gallipolis at age 86; wife, Martha T. Parents Jacob Summers and Mary Oliver (both born WV)]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1924
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Summers, Edward

     Edward Summers died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Thos. Dale, Wednesday morning after a long illness, aged 27 years.
     The funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. Cherrington, interment following at Mt. Zion by Hayward & Son.
     He was a riverman by occupation and a quiet industrious young man with many friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 5, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Swain, Bessie

     Bessie Swain, 91, of Crown City, died at her home Saturday morning. She was born on June 16, 1897 in Crown City, daughter of the late Thomas G. and Bertha Syrus Dillon.
     Preceding her in death were her husband, Stanley W. Swain whom she married on June 23, 1915 in Mercerville; three children, four brothers and one sister. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Aldean Miller of Gallipolis, Mrs. Naomi Gooderham of Crown City, and Mrs. Nelda Smith of Columbus; three sons Nelson and Verlin Swain, both of Crown City, and Orman Swain of Lakeland, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Jule Robinson of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Hazel Bean of Lawton, Okla.; a brother, Evan Dillon of Ashland, Ky.; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
     Services were held Monday at Crown City Wesleyan Church, where she was a member. Burial was in Crown City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Gooderham, George Holley, Marty Matthews, Larry Miller, Maurice Smith and David Swain.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan 3, 1989
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Swain, Eliza

Obituary:
     Mrs. Eliza Swain, age 43, member of Society of Friends, wife of Capt. Samuel Swain, late of Nantucket, Mass., died at Gallipolis, on 24 January 1816. They moved their family here about two years ago.

[Note: This was Samuel's second wife, and their only child, Paul, also died that year. The mother of the children who came to Ohio with their father was Mary Bradford Cook who died on Nantucket in July of 1812. Samuel died in 1823, and his third wife, Theodate Russell, survived him.]

The Scioto Gazette
New Series No. 27, Vol. 1, Whole No. 802
Thursday, 8 February 1816
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Swain, George

Obituary----Swain
     George Swain, son of Otha and Emily Swain, was born in 1866 and died at his hiome in Clay Township, March 13, 1919, aged 58 yrs., 1 mo., 27 da., from influenza and pneumonia.
     He bore his sufferings patiently. On the morning of his death he looked up and said, "I am not long here. I must go. I am happy, oh happy. I have a home not made with hands." With his eyes looking upward he said, waving his hands towards Heaven, "I am going fast---meet me, all."
     He lived a Christian life from his youth and did all he could to make those about him happy and was always ready to do his part of the work for the Lord. He was a kind and loving husband and father.
     He leaves a widow, Mrs. Emma Williams Swain, to whom he was married in 1890, and the following children: Mrs. Bert Finley, Mrs. Ada Carter, Verda, Herbert, Golda, Dale, Stanley, Audrie and Laura; brothers Ellsworth, Luther and Lonnie; sisters Mrs. Jacob Lindemood, Mrs. Martha Johnson, an aged mother, Mrs. Emaline Swain, two grandchildren, Virginia and Elwin Finley; and a host of relatives anf friends to deeply mourn his death. But our loss is his eternal gain.
     Funeral services were conducted at the Good Hope Church Saturday afternoon, March 15, by J. W. Wetherholt, undertaker Stevers having charge of the remains.
              Father, we miss you, miss you, in our home.
                 Everything seems sad and lonely when we enter in the door.
                 But we trust you are in Heaven, where no farewell tears can flow
                 And with those who have gone before in that happy land to dwell.

[Note: wife, Emma was daughter of Jessie Williams}

Gallipolis newspaper
March 1919
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                          

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Swain, Joseph A.

Death of Joseph A. Swain
     Mr. Joseph A. Swain died at his home at Kanauga Sunday Nov. 2nd, 1924, at the age of 66 years. He leaves his widow and four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Minnie Clark of Athalia, Mrs. Gladys Jones of Dayton, Mrs. Emma Foster of near Charleston, WV, and Mrs. Ella Trosche (sic) of Cleveland, Sidney and Victor Swain at home. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Millersport, Lawrence county. Burial in charge of Geo. Wetherholt and sons.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
3 Nov. 1924, p. 3
Contributed by Eve Hughes

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Swain, Leatha Frances

MRS. SWAIN, 74, KANAUGA, DIES FRI. AFTERNOON
     Mrs. Leatha Frances Swain, widow of Joseph Swain, died at 2:30 Friday afternoon at her home in Kanauga. She had been ill a long time and her death was not unexpected. She was 74 years old.
     Mrs. Swain was a Fulks and was born and reared in Guyan tp. Her husband died in 1924. She and some of her children moved to Kanauga a number of years ago and they resided in the big two-story frame dwelling opposite the end of the Silver Bridge. It was once known as the the Bryan property.
     The surviving children are: Mrs. G.F. Clark, Athalia; Mrs. W.H. Foster, Princeton, WVa.; Mrs. John Jones, Dayton; Sidney and Victor at home. There are also two sisters and a brother; Harvey Fulks, Crown City; Mrs. J.P. Lewis, Ironton, and Mrs. Frank Williams, Proctorville. Ferry Dillon of this city is a nephew of Mrs. Swain, she and his mother having been sisters.
     The funeral services will be held at the church in Kanauga at 2 o'clock Sunday with Rev. C.W. Frye of Rodney in charge. Burial at Miller by Tope.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, February 22, 1936, p.1
Contributed by Eve Hughes                                                                    Top of Page

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Swain, Lonnie

Lonnie Swain Dead
     Mr. Lonnie Swain, 64, died at his home at Leaper on Friday morning, May 13, 1932, after several years illness following a stroke of paralysis. He is survived by his wife and sons, Curtis, Webster, Buell, Virgil and Homer and a daughter, Geneva. Mr. Swain was both born and lived all his life in the section which he died.
     Funeral services were Sunday at Providence Church, burial following there.

Gallipolis Paper
May, 1932
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                     Top of Page                                                                    

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Swain, Otho

Riverman Missing, Believed Drowned Near Lock 27: Ice Hampers Dragging
Otho Swain, 48, Disappears From Towboat Heekin
     Otho Swain, 46, deckhand on the diesel towboat Albert E. Heekin, suddenly disappeared from the boat at Lock 27 above Proctorville about 7 p.m. Friday. It is believed he was drowned but because of ice conditions in the river dragging operations have not been attempted.
     Mr. Swain, who lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Swain, on Sugar Creek, two miles this side of Crown City, was last seen when he left the supper table on the boat. He and other members of the crew ate as the boat lay alongside the upper guide wall entrance to the lock waiting to enter the chamber.
It required more than two hours to open the gates against the ice jams which had formed, and before the boat entered the lock chamber Mr. Swain was missed.
     He had earlier left the boat at Pt. Pleasant to go to his home and get some clothes. He rejoined the boat at Lock 27. No one working at the locks saw him ashore after that time. But the packages of clothing he brought were found.
     The captain of the vessel notified relatives at Crown City, where a brother, Clark Swain, and a sister, Mrs. Lily Campbell, also reside.
     Another brother is Neil W. Swain of Huntington and a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Nolan of Gallipolis.
Otho Swain and Mary Mooney, daughter of W.J. Mooney were married here Jan. 10, 1927 by Squire F.M. Millisor. The marriage record shows that Swain was born Apr. 10, 1901, and hence was nearing his 47th birthday.
     He and his wife divorced and she is now the wife of Billy Kuhn, who works for Nicholson & Saunders, local plumbers. To the Swains were born two daughters, Geraldine, now 20, who married Lee Burcham, a deckhand of Eureka, and Betty Swain, who lives here and at Eureka. Geraldine worked as a waitress in local restaurants before her marriage.

[Note from Stone: 1901 - 1948]

Gallipolis Paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Swain, Otho

Body of Drowned Boatman Is Found In River Saturday
     Funeral services for Otho Swain, drowning victim, are being held this afternoon at the Swan Creek Church, with Rev. Oma Williams in charge with interment there by C.R. Halley.
     Riverman found the body Saturday afternoon. It was floating in the Ohio River near the Ohio shore below Chesapeake at a point opposite Huntington's W. Ninth St. (That would be 15 blocks below the Huntington-Chesapeake Bridge).
     The finders were members of the crew of the small towboat Pete of the Ohio Dredging Co. They took the body to the Schneider Funeral Home at Chesapeake, where Dr. W. Wilson Lynd, Lawrence County coroner, held an inquest and returned a verdict of accidental death by drowning. From there the body was removed to Halley's mortuary at Mercerville.
     Swain popularly known as "Buff", disappeared suddenly from the towboat Albert E. Heekin in the evening of Friday Jan. 23. He was a deckhand on the boat and vanished while the boat lay along the upper guide wall entrance to the lock chamber of Dam 27 above Proctorville. Because of an ice jam it required more than two hours to open the gates so the boat could enter the chamber.
     During this period, Swain and other crew members had eaten and he left the table and was not seen again. It was then presumed he had fallen off the boat and drowned, but no outcry had been heard. Extensive dragging operations were resorted to, but without getting any trace of the missing boatman.
From Dam 27 to the point where the body was recovered is about nine miles. Identification was made by personal effects in the clothing, including social security and draft registration cards.
     Swain would have been 47 years old on April 10. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Swain, who live two miles above Crown City. He was twice married. He and his first wife, Mary Mooney, were divorced and she is now the wife of William Kuhn, who works for Nicholson & Saunders, local plumbers. Two daughters of his first marriage survive him: Mrs. Geraldine Burcham and Betty Swain, both of Crown City and both well-known in Gallipolis, having worked here as waitresses. There is a granddaughter, Judy Ann Burcham.
     Swain's second wife was Hazel Helzinger and they, too, were estranged. His other survivors include a stepdaughter, Shirley Messer, and these three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Gertrude Nolan, Bidwell; Mrs. Marie Dennis, Marietta; Mrs. Lily Campbell, Crown City; Neal Swain, Huntington, and Clark Swain, at home.

[Note from stone: 1901-1948]

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

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Swain, Robert Mitchell, Jr

IN MEMORY
     Robert Mitchell Swain, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swain was born March 23, 1926 and departed into another world March 27, 1926. He leaves besides his parents, two sisters, Erdine and Vivian, and a lot of relatives and friends.

We had a little treasure once He was our joy and pride, We loved him Ah! perhaps too well, For soon he slept and died. All is dark within our dwelling Lonely are our hearts to-day, For the one we loved so dearly Has forever passed away.

Gallipolis paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Swain, Webster, T., Jr.

Jr. Swain, 12, Killed In Truck Accident As Fox Hunt Ends
Accident Occurs Saturday Midnight On Hill Back Of Bladen Near Boy's Home
---Funeral Services Held At Bethel This Afternoon
     A fox-hunt in the hills back of Bladen Saturday night ended in a tragedy that has saddened and shocked the whole countryside. Webster T. Swain Jr., aged 12 and commonly known as "Junior", was fatally injured when he was struck by the axle of his father's truck as he lay unseen and asleep in a rut of a seldom-used roadway.
     That occurred about midnight. The boy was brought to the Holzer Hospital about 1 a.m. and died an hour and 45 minutes later.

Several Vehicles There
     Junior Swain was one of eight children of W. T. and Garnet Donnally Swain, who live about three-fourths of a mile back of Bladen. The accident scene was not far from their home.
     Mr. Swain and other adults and a number of children had gone to the hill tops to enjoy a fox chase. Several vehicles, among them the Swain truck, had transported the hunters.

Fifth Fatality in '42
     Junior Swain's death is the fifth fatality in the county so far this year resulting from an automobile or highway accident.
     About midnight the party was breaking up, or at any rate the Swains were getting ready to leave. Mr. Swain rounded up his own children, except Junior, and failing to find him, it was surmised he had gone home in another vehicle. Hardly had Mr. Swain started the truck, after looking into the truck bed and around the truck for the missing boy, than he struck an object that caused him to stop.
     The axle of some other part of the truck had hit the boy on the head, presumably as he lay asleep or perhaps as he awakened and attempted to rise.
     Junior was said to be an extraordinary boy and was a favorite in the home and the community. He was industrious, ambitious, and impressed those about him as certain to succeed. He would have been 12 years old in July.
     The father, who is a well-known and progressive farmer and stock-buyer, and the mother, who is a daughter of the late Charles Donnally, are said to be disconsolate over their loss. Their other children, all at home, are Billy, Bobbie, Naomi, Jackie, Johnnie, Peggie and Patty.
     Funeral services are being held at Bethel Church this afternoon.

IN MEMORY
     Junior, son of Webster and Garnet (Donnally) Swain was born June 24, 1929. He was called from eartly scenes forever and passed without a struggle or a motion from the repose of sleep to the repose of death.
     The summons came early on the morning of June 21, 1942 at the tender age of 12 years, 11 months, 27 days, lacking but three days of his thirteenth birthday.
     He bade a long farewell to his loving parents, his brothers Billie, Bobbie, Jackie and John, sisters Naomi, Peggy and Patsy. Grandmothers Mrs. Frances Swain and Mrs. Cora Donnally and to his many friends and playmates.
     His spirit took its flight to that world where goodbyes and farewells are a sound unknown. The family circle is broken and a chair is vacant in the home. Junior was a bright, happy boy, a favorite with his friends and schoolmates.

Galliipolis newspaper
June 1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                           Top of Page

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Swango, Georgeann
    
     Mrs. Georgeann Swango, 94, a former resident of the Porter community died Friday evening in Cincinnati General Hospital. She was born in Wolf County, Ky., on July 13, 1873. She was married to Dr. George Washington Swango who died in 1937.
     She is survived by four children, Ishmiel Swango, Cincinnati; Mrs. William (Louise) Brown, and Mrs. Wayland Proffitt, and Courtney Swango, all of Bidwell. One son, Dr. Jefferson Swango, of Waterloo, preceded her in death. Twenty grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.
     Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
April 23, 1967

Swango Rites Are Conducted In Vinton
     Services for Mrs. Georgeann Swango, 94, former resident of the Porter community, were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the McCoy Funeral Home, Vinton, by the Rev. Joseph C. Chapman. Burial was in Mound Hill Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
     Mrs. Swango, who died Friday in Cincinnati General Hospital was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. George Washington Swango, and a son, also a physician, Dr. Jefferson Swango.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, April 24, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Swann, Claude Edward

Claude Edward Swann
     Claude Edward Swann, 86, of Gallipolis, widower of Margaret Salem Swann, died Monday in Holzer Medical Center. He was a retired plumber and pipefitter from Local 521. Survivors include two sons, Claude Edward Swann of Roseville, MN and Joe Swann of Tampa, FL and a daughter Leah Schoonover of Gallipolis. [Note: son, Robert Cornell Swann died in 1995]
     Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, Gallipolis; burial in Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

[Note: born June 12, 1910; died July 8, 1996. First wife, Alene Davis. Parents: Claude Vilas Swann and Grace May Cornell]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Submitted by F.K. Brown                                                                                

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Swanson, Franklin F.

F. F. Swanson, 57, Succumbs In Huntington
     Franklin F. Swanson, 57, a resident of Texas Rd., died at 8:34 a.m. Sunday in Huntington Veterans Hospital. He had been a patient there since Dec. 30. Mr. Swanson had been a riverman and his last employment was at the Gallipolis State Institute.
     He was born in Huntington on Nov. 25, 1908, son of the late Harry and Katherine Halley Swanson. His marriage was to the former Hazel Morrow, and it took place in Gallipolis, Sept. 30, 1930. She survives along with two sons and five daughters, Frank Swanson of Cleveland, James Swanson and Mrs. Norma Moss, both of Gallipolis, Mrs. Margaret Wooten and Mrs. Hilda Canaday, both of Miamisburg, Mrs. Clara Cromlish of Columbus, and Mrs. Ann Baird of Syracuse. There are 21 grandchildren.
     Other survivors are three brothers and a sister, Leonard Swanson and Everett Swanson, both of Columbus, and William Swanson and Mrs. Hazel Guess, both of Gallipolis.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Ronald Justice will officiate, and burial will be in Pine Street cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 24, 1966
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Swanson, George W.

     Geo. W. Swanson was born August 10th, 1842, joined the M. E. Church in his 14th year, he was married to Sarah E. Williamson July 18th, 1872, died July 5th, 1875. He was early trained in the way of piety, and from the time he could walk he was a regular attendant of the Sunday School.
     As a teacher and Superintendent he was very efficient and successful, and when death came it found him fully prepared to leave the Church militant and join the Church triumphant, and hail his two brothers that had preceded him to the Heavenly country.
     The great concourse of people that attended his interment showed the high esteem in which he was held. He leaves a wife, one child, parents, brothers, sisters and a host of friends that mourn his loss.

[Note: stone Gravel Hill Cemetery - Cheshire Twp 48 years, 11 months, 4 days]

Gallipolis Journal
July 15, 1875 Vol. XL No. 39
Transcribed by Irene Blamer                                                                             Top of Page

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Swanson, H. B.

DIED
     Swanson, of Lung diseaseon the 17th of April, 1870, H. B., third son of S. W. and R. M. Swanson. Aged 23 years.
     He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died in great peace. Shall we then mourn for those who have fallen asleep in Jesus? Shall we mourn because they have left all that they loved on earth? Because the eye once beaming with Christian affection and Christian hope is now closed? Because the lips on which dwelt the law of kindness, are sealed up, and the tongue once vocal with accents of supplication, thanksgiving and praise, is now silent in the grave? Aye! Let us rather follow with the eye of faith the emancipated spirit, as it leaves all its infirmities, its errors, its sins, and sorrows and fears behind; and rising to the consummation of all that it wished and hoped for here, enters the Heavenly Zion, with songs and everlasting joy; and while in spirit we join the gratulations of that holy, happy company who bid it welcome to their blest abodes, let us resolve, in a devout reliance on the grace of God, to live to Christ, more entirely, more cordially, more constantly than we have ever done, that to us it may be gain to die. Die we must. E. SIBLEY

Gallipolis Journal
May 12, 1870
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Swanson, Hazel

     Hazel Virginia Swanson, 69, a resident of 41 Grape St., died at 2:15 p.m. Monday in Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health one year.
     Mrs. Swanson was a former employee of the Gallipolis State Institute. She was also a practical nurse. She was born June 19, 1911, in Mason County, daughter of the late Jim and Clara Danner Morrow. She married Franklin F. Swanson on Sept. 30, 1930, in Gallipolis. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1966.
     The following children survive: Mrs. Margaret Dominguery, Gardenia, Calif.; Mrs. Richard (Hilda) Gonzales, also of Gardenia; Mrs. Kenneth (Clara) Cromlish, Columbus; Mrs. Marvin (Norma) Moss, Gallipolis; Franklin, Addison; Mrs. Paul (Anna) Beard, St. Cloud, Fla., and James Donald, Miamisburg, Ohio. Thirty-three grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren survive. One sister, Mrs. Berkley (Ethel) Wright, Kanauga, survives. Four brothers preceded her in death.
     She was a member of The Church of Christ in Christian Union on Eastern Ave. and the Daughters of America and senior citizens.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at The Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. George Jones officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the services. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, July 15, 1980
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Swick Daniel

Daniel Swick of Morgan Died Friday Night
Burial Made Sunday At Fultonham - Was 63 Years Old
     Daniel W. Swick, 63, died at the Athens State Hospital Friday night. He had been a patient there for more than two years. Burial was made Sunday at Fultonham, near Zanesville, where a daughter is buried.
     Mr. Swick was a native of Morgan township. He was for many years a railroad engineer, and for a time operated a flour mill at Bidwell.
     He is survived by his wife, Laura Ward Swick, sister of Grant, Homer, James and Charles Ward, who resides near Eno, and a son, Prof. Lyman Swick, principal of a Youngstown, Ohio, school.

The Gallia Times
Thursday, April 7, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                 Top of Page

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Swick, Eunice R.

DIED
     Swick - At her residence in Walnut township, June 27, 1882 of paralysis, Eunice R. Swick, wife of Jesse Swick. The deceased was born in Beaver county, Pa., on the 18th day of April, 1823, and was married April 5, 1842. She came to Gallia county in April 1849, and has lived here ever since. Her maiden name was McQuiston, being a daughter of the late David McQuiston. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom survive her. She was a truly good woman, a mother in Israel. "She hath done what she could."

Gallipolis Journal
August 24, 1882
Page 3 Column 6
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Swick, Fannie Graves

Death Ends A Marriage Of 73 Years
     A marriage relation which had endured for 73 years was ended at 7 p.m. Thursday when Mrs. Fannie Graves Swick, 90, died in Holzer hospital. She was the wife of John Swick who survives at the age of 93. The Ewington lady had been a patient in Holzer hospital for several months following a stroke.
     Mrs. Swick was born in this county on Sept. 5, 1868, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Graves. She was married to John Swick on Oct. 24, 1885. Surviving this union are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Anna Dyer, of Bidwell, Mrs. Lottie Baker of Vinton, and Mrs. Viola Snyder of Ewington (who lives near the parental home), Clarence Swick of Fostoria and Homer Swick of London.
     Mrs. Swick was a member of the Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union and funeral services will be held there at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rev. Claude Graves will officiate, and burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park under the direction of the McCoy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, December 19, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Swigert, John

     Mr. John Swigert, 70, a lifelong resident of this city, died at his home on the Chillicothe Road near this city Tuesday, May 30, 1922. He had been ill for several months. Besides his wife, one son, Professor Frank Swigert of the Gallipolis schools, survives him. The funeral was Thursday afternoon at his late home by Rev. Robinson, interment in Mound Hill cemetery.
[John Swigert was the husband of Roma Smeltzer, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth {Farmer} Smeltzer.]

The Gallia Times
June 3 1922                                                                                            Top of Page

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Swigert, Roma L.

Mrs. Swigert, 85, Died Thurs. At 4th Ave. Home
Mother of Late Frank Swigert and Last of 10 Children
Funeral at 2 Saturday
     Mrs. Roma L. Swigert passed away at 1:45 Thursday afternoon at her home at 419 Fourth Avenue. She succumbed to the infirmities incident to her 85 years.
     Mrs. Swigert was the youngest child and the last survivor of ten children of Jacob and Elizabeth Smeltzer and was born in Green tp., May 14, 1849. She had six brothers and three sisters.
Decedent was twice married. Her first husband, Roman Carter, died early in their married life. Her second husband was John A. Swigert, with whom she lived happily many years. He died May 30, 1932. She became the mother of two children; Harry, who died at the age of one, and Francis A. Swigert, who died last October 3, after attaining success and great popularity in the teaching profession. He and his mother had lived together at the address mentioned.
     Mrs. Swigert united with the Methodist Church at Centenary at the age of 10 and held steadfastly to that faith. She was a Christian woman, a devoted mother, a kind and considerate neighbor.
     Rev. H. H. Wilbur will conduct the funeral services at the home at 2 o’clock Saturday. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, August 3, 1934
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Swindell, Ella

Mrs. Lawrence Swindell Dies in Aultman Hospital
Leaves Infant Son
     Mrs. Ella Swindell, 37, wife of Lawrence Swindell, of 517 High Ave. NW, died Monday night in Aultman Hospital. Besides her husband, she leaves a two-day-old son, Lawrence Jr., her mother, Mrs. Letha Swain of Kanauga, O., three sisters, Mrs. John Jones of Dayton, Mrs. W. Foster of Princeton W.Va., and Mrs. G. F. Clark of Athalia, O., and two brothers, Victor and Sidney Swain of Kanauga, O. The body is at the Orville Smith parlors, where it will remain until the hour of the funeral.

The Canton Repository
Tuesday June 11, 1935
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Swindler, James Emory

OBITUARY
     James Emory Swindler, died at his home near Crown City, Ohio, on Tuesday evening, April 2, 1929, at the age of 54 years, 7 months and 10 days.
     He was ill only a short time and his death resulted from apoplexy. He was a son of J.M. and Addaline Swindler and was born in Guyan Township, Gallia County, Ohio, August 22, 1874. He was a grandson of the late and well known John Swindler, who was among the early settlers of this community.
     Besides his father, Emory leaves to mourn their loss three brothers, Homer of Gallipolis; Judson and Norman of Crown City and two sisters, Mrs. Luther Harbour of Avondale, CO and Mrs. Strother Houck of Crown City. Also a half-brother, C.W. Cain of Marion, Ohio.
     Emory was of a quiet disposition but had a spirit of friendliness about him that made everyone with whom he associated, like him and we are sure that he had not an enemy in the world.
     During most of his life he followed farming as a means of livelihood. He was industrious and frugal in this calling and set an example of thrift in his neighborhood that is worthy of imitation.

[Note: Burial Swan Creek Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
April 2, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                              

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Swindler, John

John Swindler
     John Swindler, one of the pioneer settlers of this country, after a protracted illness, passed from life on the morning of the 12th inst., aged 88 years.

Gallipolis Journal
March 14, 1894
Contributed by Henny Evans

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Swink, Mrs. John L.

Death of Mrs. Swink
     A telegram from Mrs. G. Torrence to friends here Sunday evening stated that her mother, Mrs. Swink, had died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Howard Womeldorff, who resides near Pittsburg on the Monongahela river. Mrs. Swink has been in very feeble health for several months past and her death was not entirely unexpected by relatives and friends.
     She leaves five daughters: Mrs. Geo. w. Torrence, of Portsmouth, Mrs. Heck, of Toledo,Mrs. Humphrey, of Columbus, Mrs. King, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Rickey, of Cincinnati, and one son, Bub of Pittsburg.
     Mrs. Swink, who was the widow of the late Mr. John L. Swink, was born at Staunton, Va., over seventy years ago and drove over land before the war to Middleport where she and husband resided for many years, Mr. Swink being in the hotel and hack business. They afterward moved to Gallipolis, Mr. Swink at one time running the Geneva hotel before it became the Marine hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Swink resided here for several years, making their home with Mrs. Torrence. Mrs. Swink was a kind and christian lady and has for years past been a devoted member of the Methodist Church. She had many friends here who will be pained to hear of her death.
     The funeral and burial will take place Tuesday afternoon at Middleport, the remains being interred beside those of her late husband. The daughters and son will have the sympathy of all their friends in their bereavement.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 26, 1903
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                            Top of Page

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Swisher, Agnes Rupe

Mrs. Agnes Rupe Swisher
     Mrs. Agnes Rupe Swisher, 73 died April 1, 1969 at 51 Chittenden Ave., Columbus, OH. Mrs. swisher was the former owner and operator of the Swisher Grocery Store in Kyger, OH and Cheshire, OH. She was a member of the Kyger Methodist Church and the Cheshire Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Swisher.
     She was the daughter of the late David P. and Laura Lyle Rupe. Mrs. Swisher is survived by two sons, Wayne Swisher, Pomeroy, OH and Paul Swisher, Columbus, OH; three brothers, Walter Perry Rupe, Cheshire Twp; Marcus Rupe, Bidwell, OH R#1; and Claude M. Rupe, Middleport, OH R#1; one sister, Mrs. Luella Bradbury, Kyger OH; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services at the Ewing Chapel, Pomeroy, OH with the Rev. Wilbur Perrin officiating. Buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, OH.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 1969
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                   

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Swisher, Alice M.

     Alice Mae Swisher, 75, Route 1, Cheshire, died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday in Holzer Medical Center.
Born May 13, 1907 in Cheshire Township, daughter of the late Edmond and Nina Knopp Kail, she was a cook at Kyger Creek High School, retiring in 1970. He was a member of Little Kyger Congregational Church, Little Kyger Ladies Aid, Little Kyger Grange and the Farm Bureau.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Swisher, in 1978. Surviving are three sons, Kenneth E. and Paul of Columbus; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Evelyn) Sisson of Gallipolis; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Willis Funeral Home with Rev. William Newman officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime after 4 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Paper
March 30, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Swisher, Alma

Mrs. Sam (Alma) Swisher
     A sufferer from ill health for many years, Mrs. Sam (Alma) Swisher, 40, Kyger, OH, hanged herself and was found in the garage at her home by her little six year old daughter, Jo Ann, while her son, David, 15, was in school at the Cheshire High School, Cheshire, OH.
     She was the daughter of David Perry and Laura Lyle Rupe and had been in ill health for some twelve years. Besides the immediate family already mentioned, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Elta Miller, Jerseyville, OH.; Mrs. Charles (Agnes) Swisher, Kyger, OH; and Mrs. Bion (Luella) Bradbury, Gallia, OH; and two brothers, Marcus and Claude Rupe, at home.
     Funeral services at Kyger Methodist Church, Kyger, OH. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, OH.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sept. 1930
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                   Top of Page

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Swisher, Bertie Virgil

     BERTIE VIRGIL, son of Jacob C. and Electa Fulton Swisher, was born on September 12, 1874 near Cheshire, Ohio and departed this life at his home in Radcliff December 15, 1941, aged 67years, 3 months, and 3 days.
      He received his early education in the Gallia County schools, then attended college at Lebanon and Rio Grande, later was a student at Starling Ohio Medical School and graduated in medicine from the University of Cincinnati, class of 1898. He first practiced medicine at Northup, Gallia County, moving from there
to Chauncey, Athens County. In December, 1904 he established a practice at Oreton, later to Radcliff where he resided until death.
      He was the youngest of six children all of whom are deceased except one sister. Those preceding him were two brothers Rolando R. and S. Waldo Swisher, both of whom are buried at Los Angeles, California and two sisters Mrs. Minnie Foster and Mrs. Viola Shaffer who are buried at Cheshire.
      On November 8, 1916 he was united in marriage to Ruth E. Cottrill and last month they quietly celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Dr. Swisher suffered an attack of tularemia seven years ago and for several weeks his life was despaired of. He slowly recovered and resumed his practice, but was never able to do the strenuous work he had done heretofore. His last illness only lasted a few hours, and his death came as a shock to the entire community.
      He is survived by a wife, a sister, Mrs. Cora Swisher Schonfeld of Addison, two nephews, Roy Rothbe of Cheshire, and Perry H. Swisher of Compton, California, besides a host of friends. "Doc" as he was always called was of the old fashioned type of family doctor. He was friend and counselor as well as physician--never in too much of a hurry to listen to one's troubles as he ministered to the physical
infirmities. Having practiced in many families for three generations - He believed in the homely virtues of education, thrift, and industry. He advised the young people to get all the education possible and was always interested in learning that some local youngster had made good. His passing has left vacant a
place in the community which never can be filled.
      He never sought any public position but served as examiner for soldiers' pension, and was a member of the Vinton County Health Board for several years. He was a devoted Mason, being a member at the following orders: the Masonic Blue Lodge at Hamden, Knights Template Commandry of Jackson, and the Aladdin Shrine of Columbus.
      His wife, Ruth E. Cottrill was born near Radcliff, OH March 13, 1894, the daughter of Vinton E. and Elizabeth (Woodyard) Cottrill, and died Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, OH FEB 26, 1980. They are both buried at the Vinton Memorial Park, Vinton, Gallia Co., OH.

Unknown Vinton County newspaper
Dec 1914
Transcribed by Elsie Rarey                                                                               Top of Page

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Swisher, C. Wayne

     C. Wayne Swisher, 64, Pomeroy, died unexpectedly at his home Thursday morning while preparing to leave for Florida.
     Mr. Swisher was the son of the late Charles E. and Agnes Rupe Swisher. He was a graduate of Middleport High School and Ohio State University School of Pharmacy. Swisher, a retired pharmacist was in partnership with Harold Lohse and operated Swisher-Lohse Drugs from 1946 to 1973. He was a member of the Trinity Church, served as president of Pomeroy Village Council; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was discharged as Lieutenant J. G.
     He was a member of Drew Webster Post 39, American Legion, Voiture Forty et Eight; Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association, director of Farmers Bank and chairman of the loan committee and was former president of the Pomeroy Gun Club.
     Mr. Swisher is survived by his wife, Mina Heines Swisher; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Barbara) Riggs and son-in-law, Dr. Keith Riggs, Pomeroy; two sons, Charles E. Swisher, Pomeroy, and Don W. Swisher, Point Pleasant; daughter-in-law, Avalee Swisher, Pt. Pleasant; four grandchildren, Andrea and Nick Riggs, Phillip and Eric Swisher; three step-children, Aaron, Carey and Mikka Stanley; one brother, Paul Swisher of Thornville.
     Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ewing Chapel with the Rev. W. H. Perrin officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home any time.

Gallipolis Tribune
July 10, 1980
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                  

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Swisher, Charles

     Columbus-Charles E. (Chuck) Swisher, 47, of Urlin Avenue, Summit Chase, Columbus, formerly of Meigs County, died Wednesday at Riverside Hospital in Columbus after a brief illness.
     Born in Middleport, he was the son of Mina Heines Swisher of Pomeroy and the late Wayne Swisher.
Mr. Swisher was a consultant with Management for Professionals. He was affilliated with Pomeroy Trinity Church. He served in the air National Guard, and was a member of Drew Webster American Legion Post 39 in Pomeroy. He was a 1959 graduate of Pomeroy High School and attended Ohio State University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
     Besides his mother, he is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Keith Riggs of Pomeroy; a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Avalee of Point Pleasant, W. Va.; a niece, three nephews, two stepnieces, a stepnephew, and several aunts and uncles.
     Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy with the Rev. William Middleswarth officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 5, 1988
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                   Top of Page

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Swisher, Clara

Aged Lady Dies at Cheshire Home
Clara Swisher is Victim of Heart Disease and Complications
     Miss Clara Swisher succumbed Sunday at about midnight at her home in Cheshire from heart disease and complications, Miss Swisher was born and reared and spent all of her life with the exception of the past few years which she spent in Middleport with her sister, Mrs. Julia Gerber, in Cheshire, passing away in the same residence where she was born. She was about 74 years of age. Miss Swisher had just recently returned to the old home place.
     Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Gerber of South Second Avenue, and two brothers, Rinaldo and Wesley, both of Cheshire. She was the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. G. W. Swisher of Cheshire.
     Funeral rites will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence with Rev. Harley Bolton of Rutland officiating. Interment will be made in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire."

[Notes: Clara Swisher was the daughter of George Washington Swisher (1831-1908) and
Samantha J. King (1833-1918) both born and died in Gallia County, Ohio.]

Daily Tribune, Pomeroy, Ohio
Monday, July 13, 1936
Teresa Herrmann, Columbus, Ohio                                                                   

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Swisher, Claude

Honored Dead Soldier
     (Mr. Ed Swisher of Cheshire was down Saturday and left with us the following account of the funeral services of his nephew, Sergeant Claude Swisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Swisher of Washington, Iowa. Mr. Oscar Swisher is a former Cheshire boy who went west 23 years ago, married and settled in Iowa. He had three sons in France, two returning safely home. Mr. Swisher expects to visit the home folks at Cheshire sometime in February.)
     One of the largest funeral services ever held in Washington County was that of Sergeant Claude Swisher, whose body was the first of the Washington Rainbow division soldiers who died overseas to be brought home for burial. Sergeant Swisher, who died two years ago in an army hospital in France as a result of wounds and exposure, was a very popular member of Company K, 168 Infantry, and at least 1,500 people paid honor to his memory Sunday afternoon. The large
church was filled to overflowing and many people filled the church yard during the services. The crowd at the cemetery was fully as large as at the church.
     Brief memorial services were delivered by Rev. M. R. Regan of the Baptist church and Rev. A. R. Oates of the Presbyterian church. Music was furnished by a quartette from the First United Presbyterian choir, composed of Miss Carolyn Hamilton, Mrs. Hugh McCleery, J. G. Maxwell and T. J. McElhinney.
     In his address Mr. Regan spoke feelingly of the helpful and courageous life lived by Sergeant Swisher, both in his home here and in the service in this country and in France. He was one of three brothers, all of who served in the trenches against the Germans. Mr. Regan refered to the experiences of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Swisher, who celebrated Armistice day in the
expectation that their three sons would soon return home, only to receive word a few days later that one had been called as the result of the American drive in the St. Mihiel sector. The minister paid tribute to the heroic spirit shown by the parents.
     The life of Sergeant Swisher, he said, should be an inspiration to all who came in touch with him in any way. "By giving his life in defense of his country, he belongs to all of us." Mr. Regan declared. "His death is a personal loss to everyone in the community and an inspiration to us all for nobler living, and a help in waging a continuous and successful warfare against the iniquities
which prevail in the land, the same iniquity which was typified by the Hun."
     Mr. Regan closed with the recitation of a part of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address and an appeal for all to dedicate their lives to the tasks given them to do. Mr. Oates suggested the question that is often asked as to whether death is a thing of chance or accident and he answered by saying that a courageous death is the result of strong faith "God is ruling and working in the world and He is
love ," said the minister "We can not always understand his providence but we can trust him" Mr. Oates said that a man could not give his life in a nobler cause than that for which Sergeant Swisher laid his down.
     The body was escorted to Elm Grove cemetery by a large body of former comrades
in the world war, commanded by Lieut Harold Putnam. At the cemetery "taps" was
sounded by Oral Larkin, and a volley was fired by a squad in charge of Lieut
Everette Burham.

The Gallia Times
January 22, 1921
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                           Top of Page

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Swisher, David W.

     David W. Swisher, 81. Columbus, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1995 at his residence. After 38 years service, he was a retired inspector with Timken Roller Bearing Co. He was a 50-year member and served on the board of the First Church of the Nazarene, and a member of the Northwest Church of the Nazarene for the past seven years.
     Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Marguerite Swisher; a son, Dale Swisher of Cincinnati; a daughter, Marilyn (William) Tripp of Columbus; a sister, Joan Hood of Gallipolis; a nephew, Michael Isaacs of Atlanta, Ga.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by infant son, David W. Swishter Jr.
     Services will be 11 a. m. Tuesday in the Northwest Church of the Nazarene, 5707 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, with Dr. Richard Parrott officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery. Friends may call the Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St., Worthington, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 1995
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                  

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Swisher, Dayton H.

A Sad Death----
     Dayton H. Swisher, only son of Perry Swisher, of Cheshire township, and nephew of Rev. W.J. Fulton, died in Denver, Col., Saturday morning, Dec. 29, 1900. He had been sick about four weeks with typhoid fever. His father had been with him near three weeks and will bring his remains home, having left Denver Sunday afternoon, and is expected to reach Cheshire Wednesday on the noon train.
     The funeral will be held at the Baptist church in Cheshire Thursday, Dr. J.M. Davis, of Rio Grande, conducting the services. He was 23 years old and unmarried. He left parents and two sisters, Misses Sallie and Eve, to survive him. He spent two years at Rio Grande College and one year at Valparaiso, Ind. He was a very promising, excellent young man, with a bright future, had he not met with his untimely end, and which has breaved a wide circle of friends.

Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
4 January 1901
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                          

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Swisher, Frances

Mrs. Frances Swisher Died Last Evening
     Mrs. Frances Swisher, long in distressing health, died about 6 o’clock last evening at her home in Cheshire.
     She was the grandmother of Mrs. Ned Eachus of this city. Mrs. Swisher, the widow of Frank Swisher, was in her 81st year, having been born on Little Kyger on July 28, 1859. She was the daughter of Jerry and Rosannah McCarty Shuler. There were 10 children in the family, but Mrs. Swisher’s death leaves but one survivor, Mrs. Elizabeth Fulton, widow of Sam Fulton and a resident of Cheshire. She too, is in poor health.
     Frank Swisher and Frances Shuler were married Sept. 30, 1877. Their early-married life was spent back of Cheshire but they moved to Cheshire some years before his death in 1934.
     They are survived by two sons, Curtis, who holds a position at the Mansfield Reformatory, and Albert Swisher, who lives at Sycamore, Ohio. There are two surviving grandchildren besides Mrs. Eachus, her brother, Raymond of Bidwell, and Clair Swisher, who lives with his father at Sycamore.  
     Recently Clair was severely burned. Mrs. Swisher was a kindly, hospitable woman, and was affectionately called "Aunt Fannie" by her numerous friends among the younger folk. She was tenderly cared for during her illness. She was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral arrangements will await the arrival of one or both sons.

Swisher Rites Set for 2 Saturday P.M.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Swisher will be held at 2 Saturday at the Cheshire Baptist Church, with Rev. S. H. Higginbotham in charge. Burial will be made in Gravel Hill cemetery by Coleman. Mrs. Swisher was a member of the Campaign Baptist Church. Frank Swisher, son of the decedent, arrived here yesterday from Mansfield. The other son, Albert of Sycamore, came later.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday February 22, 1940
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                           Top of Page

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Swisher, George

Two Men Die [The other was Oldsherry Higginbotham]
Addison Loses Two Long Time Residents
     Pomeroy, March 26, George Swisher, 79, a life-long resident at Addison until last fall, died at Columbus, where he had gone to live with a daughter. Cancer was the cause of his death. He leaves a widow and several grown children and three brothers all of whom live in the vicinity of Addison. The body was brought to the home of a son, John, a burial was made near Point Pleasant, Sunday.

Athens Messenger
March 26, 1928
Transcribed by Connie Schumaker

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Swisher, George N.

     George N. Swisher, son of Solomon and Nancy Swisher, was born Oct. 31, 1840, died April 4, 1925. He was united in marriage to Lucina King Dec. 26, 1870, who departed this life March 27, 1924. To this union four children were born, Ettie George and Nora Davis of Gallipolis, R. D. Harlow of Middleport and Maurice of Cheshire.
     Thirteen grandchildren, five great-grand children, one half brother, one half sister and a host of loving nieces and nephews are left to mourn the loss of a good man.
     He had builded an unspotted character, always quiet, modest and sympathetic, and deserves the good name his friends gave him. A manly man, a man amoung men, he respected the opinion of others, was kind and patient with those who differed with him and was always ready to make concessions rather than break the thread of friendship.
     He never united with any church, but gave liberally to its support. He said he would not want to live where there were no churches and he was a firm believer in a true and living God. He hated evil in all its forms and loved the good with all his heart. He bore his afflictions with patience, and altho' blind for three years greeted his friends with a smile until the last.
     All that loving hands could do was done for him but He who doeth all things well called and he is not, for God took him. He fully realized his time was short and told his son he was getting ready to go.
     The funeral was held at the home, services being conducted by Rev. Mossman. The large number present showed the high esteem in which he was held. The floral offerings were most beautiful. Burial was at Gravel Hill cemetery by Undertaker DeMaine.
                                               His grand-daughter, Zella M. George.

Gallipolis paper
April 1925
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

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Swisher, John

John Swisher Dies
Funeral Saturday
     John Swisher, 79, passed away late Wednesday evening at his home near Little Kyger. He will be buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery following funeral services at Little Kyger Christian church Saturday, 1 p.m. By Rev. Scott Mossman. Arrangements are in charge of J. L. Coleman, of Bidwell.
     Mr. Swisher is survived by four sons and two daughters: Arthur of New York, Bud of Columbus, Ermin and Duffy, at home, Mrs. Peters, Cheshire and Mrs. Hulda Jenkins of Kyger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 03, 1932
Contributed by Teresa Herrmann                                                                     

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Swisher, Leo E.

Leo E. Swisher
CHESHIRE -- Leo E. Swisher, 72, Route 2, Cheshire, died Tuesday at Holzer Medical Center
     Mr. Swisher was born May 3, 1904 at Cheshire, the son of the late M.K. and Millie Reese Swisher. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lena V. Scott Swisher in 1967 and by a sister.
     Surviving are two sons, Lowell and Robert, both of Cheshire; eight grandchildren and two great granddaughters.
     Mr. Swisher was a member of the Cheshire United Methodist Church and was a school bus driver before his retirement. He was an active member of the Cheshire Township Trustees.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home in Middleport with the Rev. Chester Lemley and the Rev. William Beagle officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home at anytime.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, June 23, 1976
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                           Top of Page

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Swisher, Ben W.

     Funeral services for the late Ben W. Swisher were held in Columbus Saturday afternoon at his late residence, interment following in Greenlawn cemetery there. Mr. Swisher passed away at his home in Columbus on Wednesday, March 16, 1932, after long illness.
     He had been a member of the Columbus police force from Dec. 27, 1904, to Jan. 19, 1931, when he resigned because of ill health. He had been serving as a municipal court bailiff since his retirement from the force.
     Mr. Swisher was a native of Cheshire and a kindly, jovial man with many warm friends. His wife, Mrs. Tillie Swisher, brothers Oscar and Ed and sister, Miss Josie Swisher of Cheshire and another sister, Mrs. George Arthur of Cincinnati, survive him.

The Gallia Times
“Ohio State Journal”
Thursday, March 24, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Swisher, Lowell E.

Lowell E. Swisher
     Lowell E. Swisher, 63, Rt. 1, Cheshire, died this morning at Holzer Medical Center following an extended illness.
     Born Jan. 15, 1926 in Cheshire, he was the son of the late Leo and Vale (Scott) Swisher.
     Also preceding him in death was his first wife, Geraldine (Ward) Swisher, whom he married in 1947.
     He is survived by his second wife Bonnie (Howard) Swisher, whom he married Dec. 12, 1964. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Keith (Connie) Drummond, Mrs. Richard (Lena) McFAnn and Mrs. J.D. (Carolyn) Taylor, all of Cheshire; one son Michael L. Swisher od Syracuse; two step children, Yvonne Jacques of Pomeroy and Dwanna Jett of Marietta; one brother, Robert Swisher of Bidwell; six grandchildren and five step grandchildren.
     He was retired from Federal Mogul. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a mamber of the VFW Post 4464.
     Services will be Saturday, 1 p.m. at he Willis Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Fuller officiating. Burial will follow at the Gravel Hill Cemetery.
     Friends may call Friday 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Ed Swisher, Randall McFann, Vince Hill, Elwood Howard, Jr. Raymond Swartz and Jim Folmer. Honerary pallbearers will be Luther Smith and Garland Ward. Military services will be conducted at graveside by VFW 4464 and American Legion Post 27.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 23, 1989
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                          

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Swisher, John H.

John Swisher Dies From Bullet Wound
Cheshire Township Man Left Note Explaining Suicide - Funeral Was Sunday
     John H. Swisher, 40, a printer by trade, died in the Holzer hospital Friday morning, March 11, 1932, from a bullet wound in his abdomen, self inflicted on the Saturday before. Funeral services were Sunday at the Cheshire Baptist Church, interment following in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
     Mr. Swisher was a son of the late Curtis Swisher and wife, both deceased. He leaves a brother, Arthur Swisher, of Columbus. He was a printer by trade, employed for a number of years in Huntington and later by the Downtain Printing Co. of this city.
     He had been making his home with his aunt, Miss Clara Swisher, sister of Wesley and Rinaldo Swisher. At the time of the shooting he was alone at home, Miss Swisher having gone to Middleport to call on her sister, Mrs. Julia Gerber.
     Ill health and despondency had gripped him, and he left a note for his uncle, Wesley Swisher, explaining his actions. He was a World War Soldier and was given military honors at his funeral.

The Gallia Times
Thursday, March 17, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Swisher, Millie E.

Mrs. Swisher, 64,Of Little Kyger Died Tuesday P.M.
Funeral Is Set For 1 P.M. Friday At 1, Kyger Church
     Mrs. Millie E. Swisher, wife of M. K. Swisher, whose home is on Little Kyger died at 3:05 Tuesday afternoon. She had been in poor health a long time and was in her 65th year.
     Mrs. Swisher was a daughter of the late Thomas L. and Sarah Kincade Reese and was born in the Oil Hollow community of Addison Twp. on Feb. 24, 1879. Of the immediate family she is survived by besides her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Faye Van Heyde, Columbus, who lived in
Gallipolis a few years ago, a son, Leo Swisher of Cheshire, and two grandsons, Lowell and Robert Swisher. There are three brothers and one sister: Willard Reese, Cheshire; Elgia and Herbert Reese, Plain City, and Mrs. Earl Moore, Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. E. C. Venz at 1 o’clock Friday at the Little Kyger Church. Interment will be made in Gravel Hill Cemetery by Rawlings-Coates. Friends may view the features at the home up until the funeral time.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday May 5, 1943
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                           Top of Page

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Swisher, Perry

Aged Man Passes
     Perry Swisher, aged 80 years passed away Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Rice at Kyger. Death was due to complications and old age.
Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Friday at the Rice resident with Prof. Clark of Rio Grande officiating with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery in charge of Rawlings.

[Note: gravestone 1850-1929....death certificate: Born: March 24, 1850; died October 2, 1929, 79 years 4 months and 18 days of age. Wife: Mary A. Swisher. Parents: David Swisher and (unknown) Scott]

Gallipolis paper
October, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Swisher, Rinaldo

'Nad' Swisher, Retired Carrier, Died Early Today
Funeral at Home At Carlton At 2 Saturday
     Rinaldo Swisher, better known as Nad, aged 85 years, well-known and highly respected citzen, passed away at his home at Cheshire, (Carlton) early this October 12, following a period of ten days' serious illness. He had been an invalid for the past four years as a result of a paralytic stroke.
     Mr. Swisher was a retired mail carrier and in that role he made many friends during a period of nineteen years of active service. Mr. Swisher was the son of the late George and Samantha Swisher. His loving companion preceeded him in death two years ago.
     He leaves to mourn his loss the following children: Wilber of Corning, O.; Dewey at home; Mrs. Robert Hern of Akron, O.; Mrs. Hilah Roush of Gallipolis, and George Swisher of Columbus, O.; also one brother, W. E. Swisher, a close neighbor, of Cheshire and one sister, Mrs. Julia Gerber of Middleport. There are ten grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends.
    Funeral service will be held at the residence at 2 p.m. (fast time) Saturday. Interment at Gravel Hill cemetery by Rawlings-Coates.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 12, 1944
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                          

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Swisher, Sam

Services Tuesday for Sam Swisher
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Kyger Methodist Church for Sam W. Swisher, 59, who died at 1 p.m. Friday in Holzer Hospital of cirrhosis of the liver.
     The Rt. 2, Cheshire, farmer was born Oct. 16, 1889, in Mason County, W. Va., to Eli and Mary Rosanna Fulton Swisher. He married Alma Rupe, who died 20 years ago. He is survived by a son, David W. Swisher, 2312 Traymore Pl., Columbus; and a daughter, Mrs. W. R. (Joan) Isaacs, 301 Madison St. Milton, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Pierce, Hamden, Mrs. Bruce Lawlace, Fostoria; Mrs. Harvey Darst, Rt. 2 cheshire; and two brothers, Blaine Swisher, 438 Lee St., Marion, and Perry Swisher, Cheshire. Three grandchildren also survive.
     The Rev. Andrew Perry will officiate at the funeral, and burial will be made by J. L. Coleman and Son in Gravel Hill Cemetery. The body will lie in state in the church an hour before the last rites.

Gallipolis Tribune
1949
Transcribed J. Farley                                                                                       Top of Page

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Swisher, Samuel Roy

[DIED]

Of Fractured Skull In Hospital Here Late Saturday Night
Rance, Watkins Driver, Held Blameless Burial at Gravel Hill Near Decedent's Home
     As he attempted to dart across Eastern ave, (Route 7) near Casto's store in Maple Shade at 7:45 Saturday night, Samuel Roy Swisher, 48, a deaf mute, of near Cheshire was struck by a truck and knocked unconscious.
     The truck driver, Rance Watkins, 25, also of Cheshire, rushed Swisher to the Holzer Hospital, where he died at 11 o'clock the same night. Death resulted from a fracture at the base of the skill. The man had suffered no other serious injury.
     Undertaker, J. L. Coleman removed the body to his mortuary at Bidwell and at 2:30 this afternoon funeral services were conducted at the Cheshire M. E. church by Rev. H. N. Snider, Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Driver Not At Fault
     Information obtained by Sheriff Hatfield from Watkins and other eye-witnesses seemed to show so conclusively that Watkins is blameless that the advisability of making an arrest was hardly contemplated.
     Seated with Watkins were his wife and baby and Pearl Devault, a miner, was in the back end of the pick-up truck. Watkins told soon after the accident. They were coming into Gallipolis.

[Tombstone dates are: 1889-1937]

Gallipolis Paper
1937
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Swisher, Wade

     Wade Swisher, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. (Dean) Swisher of Cheshire, died Thursday at Camp Sherman, aged about 22 years. He had been in camp about two months. His father went to the camp and accompanied the body home. He was sick only a short time from influenza and pneumonia.
     Funeral services were held at Cheshire Sunday afternoon at the home by Revs. Reed and Lockwood, burial in Gravel Hill cemetery. He leaves his parents, three sisters and a host of sorrowing relatives and friends.

[Note: b. Jan. 1887 d. Oct. 3, 1918; Co. 33 - 9th Tr. Bat.]

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

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Swisher, William Curtis

Cheshire Man Ends Own Life
     William Curtis Swisher, 79, one of the prominent figures in Cheshire, took his life Saturday afternoon to end his suffering from a malignancy which had made him bedfast in recent weeks. Saturday afternoon he marshalled enough strength to leave his bed and secure a .22 calibre rifle which he fired into his temple above the left eye. He lived only about eight minutes after the shot was fired, his death taking place at 2:15 p.m. He was seated in a chair in the family home on the main street of the village.
     Swisher was a native of Cheshire twp., where he was born on Oct. 25, 1877, the son of the late Frank and Fannie Shuler Swisher. As a youngster he attended the village schools and for a number of years engaged in farming. At a later time he was employed at the Gallipolis State Institute. He left the GSI to take employment at the Mansfield Reformatory as a guard from which position he retired in 1941. He returned to Cheshire to make his home and served the village as marshall.
     He was twice married, his first wife being the former Minnie Smith, who preceded him in death in 1942. They were the parents of two surviving children, Mrs. Ned (Neva) Eaches of Gallipolis and Raymond of Columbus. In July, 1943, he was married to the former Anna Adams who survives along with two step-children, Clarence Adams of Bidwell and Mrs. Thelma Kohler of Columbus.
Other survivors are a brother, Albert of Sycamore, six grand and nine great grandchildren.
     Swisher was a member of the Cheshire Methodist church, where services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Kenneth Betz will officiate, assisted by Rev. C. J. Lemley. Burial will take place in Gravel Hill cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the late home until shortly before the hour of the service. Pallbearers will be Dick Allen, Ed Thompson, James Baker, Melvin Little, Wilbur Ward and Wilbert Underwood.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Monday November 5, 1956
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                          

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Swords, America A.

Widow of J.W. Swords Passes
     Mrs. America A. Swords, most of whose life was spent in this county, died at 10:30 Thursday night in Springfield, Ohio. She was the widow of James W. Swords, who died at Crown City in 1935.
     Since his death Mrs. Swords divided her time among her children, who are Homer, Wheeler, John, Burt and Aaron Swords, all of Springfield; Mrs. Wealtha Leedom, Cincinnati and Miss Garnet Swords, Columbus. Also surviving are two brothers, David and James Stewart, both of Bladen and 15 grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held...[missing rest].

[Note: from stone in Hauck Cemetery in Harrison Township...1869-1938. Death Certificate: America Swords was born Oct. 12, 1869 in Illinois; died May 26, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio..68 years, 7 months and 14 days. Parents: Jackson Stewart and Anna Markin]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Syrus, Rena R.

     Funeral services for Rena Rosetta Syrus will be conducted Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home.
     Additional survivors in Monday's Gallipolis Daily Tribune are a halfbrother, Leroy Smith of Florida; a half sister, JoAnn Cicinali of Cincinnati; and two step-sisters, Louise Kirby of Gallipolis and Edna Glass of Oregon.
     Friends may call the funeral home tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 30, 1990
Transcribed by J. Farley

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