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Biars, Gustavus

Hanged Himself
     Gustavus Biars, a well known German resident of Clipper Mill, hanged himself to the head of his bed at this home last Wednesday morning. His lifeless body was found by his wife and son upon their return home from this city, where they had been with a load of produce.
     Mr. Biars was 66 years, 7 months and 10 days old. He had been in poor health for some time. His wife , four sons and a daughter survive him. The funeral was Saturday.

[Note: Death Certificate....born March 8, 1850 Holland, Germany; died Oct. 17, 1916. Parents: Christa and Christina Biars (born Germany). Burial in Mina Chapel in Green Township.]

Gallia Times
Oct. 1916
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Bias, Lorena May

Lorena May Bias Dies At Age 81
     Mrs. Lorena May Bias, 81, died at her home 103 Fourth Ave., at 3:30 pm Tuesday. She had been ill for four years, and was a patient in Holzer Hospital last fall.
     She was a native of Guyan Twp., where she was born on Oct. 7, 1874, the daughter of the late William and Ellen Lee Beaver. Her early years were spent in Guyan Twp., but she had been a resident of Gallipolis during her adult years.
     Mrs. Bias was twice married. Her first was to Reuben Rose in 1894 at Pt. Pleasant. He preceded her in death in February, 1939. To this union eight children were born of whom five survive, Edgar of Charleston, Mrs. Dorothy Harrington of Erie, Pa., Mrs. Elizabeth Hill and Mrs. Lavada Smith of Gallipolis and Lester Rose of Vinton. A son Horton, a World War I veteran, died in 1929 and another son, George died in 1954. The other child died in infancy. Other survivors are two brothers and two sisters, John of Columbus, Edgar of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Ola Bailey of Columbus and Mrs. Fronia Monk of Jackson.
     She was married the second time to Arbeit Bias who preceded her in death in December, 1952.
     At one time Mrs. Bias was a member of Grace Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at Miller's Home for Funerals at 4 p.m., Thursday with Rev. John McCalla officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Miller's Wednesday evening and until the funeral hour.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
6 Jun 1956
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch                                                                     

Bickel, Dinah E.

Memoirs
     Died, in Gallia county, Ohio, February 26, 1874, Mrs. Dinah Bickel, in the 78th year of her age. Sister Bickel was born in North Carolina May 19, 1796; and happily married to Mr. Anthony Bickel, of Virginia, July 7, 1814. Shortly after her marriage she removed with her husband and settled in Gallia county, Ohio, where they both soon became useful members of the M.E. Church. They raised nine children, all of whom became pious and useful members of the church; one of the sons, R.S. Bickel, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, is well known and greatly beloved throughout the bounds of the Western Virginia Conference.
     The husband, Bro. Anthony Bickel, died March 24, 1860, in full triumphs of a living faith and rest from his labors. Sister Bickel was one of those women of whom it may in truth be said, “she looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness, her children rise up and call her blessed.” And after struggling on for near a half century in the service of her blessed Savior she fell asleep in Jesus and has gone to that rest above where labor, pain and sorrow are felt and feared no more. Her children (though they weep and sorrow) have a bright hope of meeting her in glory.

From a regional Methodist publication in Kentucky
Contributed by great-great-grandson, Neil Elvick                                              Top of Page

Bickel, George W.

Geo. W. Bickel Dead
     George W. Bickel, who for the last past several years has been an employee at the O.H.E., died Thursday morning, March 9th, 1922, at 8 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Thompson of lower Second Avenue, where he had been rooming.
     Mr. Bickel had been confined to his room for five or six weeks. He leaves three sons, Chauncey of Washington, Roy of Columbus and Stanley of this city. One brother and one sister, Mrs. Fenimore Johnson of Theviner and John Bickel of Illinois.
     The funeral services were held Saturday at 11:30 at Mercerville church conducted by Rev. Cremeens and burial at Mercerville cemetery.

Gallia Times
March 16, 1922
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Mrs. George Bickle Dead
     Mrs. Bickle, wife of George Bickle of Mercerville, died Sunday. She had been ill for some time but took a turn for the worse about ten days ago. A son Stanley Bickle arrived Monday night from Mobridge, S.Dak., and the funeral services were held Tuesday. Further particulars next week.

Gallipolis Journal
September 18, 1912

In Loving Memory of Laura Almeda Bickle
     Laura Almeda Mooney was born June 14, 1858 and was married to G.W. Bickle May 9, 1883. To this union were born Chauncy, Stanley, Fairy deceased and Roy. She was taken ill with erysipeias, and all that medical aid could do was done, but God saw it fit to call her home.
     She died Sept. 13, 1912, aged 54 years, 3 months and 9 days. She left to mourn their loss a husband, three sons, four brothers, two sisters, one half brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her sad demise. She was converted in the year 1887, joined the Victory Baptist church and lived a consistent christian until her death.
     She had many lovely traits of character which will live long in the memory of those who love her. the boys she taught for so many years in the Sunday School will always cherish her memory. During her last hours her husband gave her a drink of water and she said "it tasted good." Then exclaimed, I am on the Mountain Top, and with a lovely smile on her face she fell "Asleep in Jesus." The family circle is broken. The husband is sad and lonely and they are broken hearted now that mother is gone. The vacant chair will cause unhidden tears to flow, but the same Jesus lives who said, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee."
     The church circle is broken. One of our most consecrated workers has fallen at her post. We will miss her at the church service, also in Sunday School, we will miss her everywhere; but she has gone to join the church triumphant. She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course. She had kept her faith and henceforth there is laid for her a crown of righteouness, which the Lord the righteous Judge will give to her in that day, not to her only, but to all them that love his appearing.
     The funeral was conducted by Rev. J.L. Porter, assisted by her pastor Rev. E.S. Sheets. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, which spoke of the high esteem she was held by her neighbors. Burial by Stevers in Mercerville Cemetery.
               A Friend

Gallipolis Journal
September 25, 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Bickle, Mattie

     On Monday evening, September 18th, 1876, of dyptheria, [sic] Mattie, daughter of George and Ann Bickle, aged about 12 years.

Gallipolis Journal
September 21, 1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans

[and]

Bickel, Mattie M.

Died...In Clay Township, Sept. 18th, of diptheria, after an illness of some three days,Mattie M. Bickle, daughter of G. W. and A. Bickle, aged 8 years, 7 months, and 14 days. Mattie was a lovely, promising child. Her last words were, "the good man has come to take me to live in that good place; and Ma, I will come for you, and Pa and Sister. Oh, Ma and Pa, kiss me, I am well." Thus she passed into arms of Him who said, suffer them to come. Her funeral was preached Tuesday, by Elder A. J. Waren, at the Providence Church, and her remains intered in the Providence burying ground, to rest until the resurrection morn.

Gallipolis Journal
1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                          Top of Page

Bickel, William

Death of William Bickel
     Mr. William Bickel, living near Mercerville, aged 84 years, and who has been in ill health for about six years, died on Monday morning, January 9, 1899. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. He was a man highly respected by all who knew him.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, January 14, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Biddle, John Sabine Biddle

Dr. Biddle Passes
Well Known Physician Succumbs at His Home in Columbus--Funeral at Athens
     Dr. John S. Biddle, a native of Athens county, and for 18 years a practicing physician in Gallipolis, died at his home in Columbus Thursday, July 21, 1927, after more than a year of illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the home of a brother, Dr. David H. Biddle, in Athens, interment following at Hibbardsville, Athens county.
     Dr. Biddle and family were well known here. He was active in professional and business life, a member of the Methodist church and the various Masonic bodies here. He leaves his wife and two daughters, Ernestine and Marjory. The doctor and family moved from here to Columbus a year ago in hope that his health would improve.

[Note: His tombstone is in Mound Hill in Gallipolis Township.]

Gallia Times
July 28, 1927
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                              Top of Page

Bigelow, Julia

     DIED - Mrs. Julia Bigelow, 21, nee Newton, granddaughter of the late Zenas Baxter, [and daughter of John and Cynthia (Baxter) Newton] at LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Gallipolis Journal
11 August 1870
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Bihary, Mary E.

     MRS MARY E BIHARY, 67 of Crown City, widow of Burt Bilhary died Friday in St Mary's Hospital, Huntington. She was a real estate manager for Harris Management Co. Surviving are two sisters Doris O Hardy of South Point, OH and Thelma McDonald of Sebring, Fla; one brother Glen Edwards of Miller, graveside service 2:30 pm Monday in Riverside Cemetery, Painesville. There will be no visitation. Schneider Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Huntington HD
Date abt 15 Sep 1991
Submitted by Ernie Wright                                                                                Top of Page

Billings, Maria [Lannings]

     Mrs. Maria Billings, wife of Lewis Billings, Jr., formerly a resident of this city, died at her home in Kansas City, Jun. 7th, at 7 a.m. of heart failure. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Geo. Cope, Mrs. Howard Stettler, Mrs. Wm Sherman and Miss Bessie, all of Kansas City, and by sisters, Mrs. J. W. Griggs, of Crown Point, Ind., and Mrs. Chas. Bowen and Mrs. Nye Maguet of Columbus, O.; and Mrs. Tell Barlow and Miss Anna Laning of Strentor, Ill.
     Mrs. Billings had been an invalid for the past two years, and a great sufferer. The devoted daughters mourn a devoted mother.

[Note: Death Certificate...Born Sept. 3, 1839, died Jan. 7, 1911; aged 71 years 3 months and 4 days. Parents: John Lannings (born NJ) and Susan Fisher (born OH).]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan. 9, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown & Maxine Marshall

Billings, William H

News of His Decease in California Received Tuesday
     Dr. Harry Shaw has received the sad message of the death of Mr. w. H. Billings in California, who breathed his last about 10 a.m., Jan 29, 1901, the immediate cause of his death being pneumonia. Mr. Billings had been in failing health for a year, and a month or more ago went to Southern California in hope of recovery.
     He was born in Charleston in 1840, and was a brother of Mrs. Sarah A. Shaw, who went West with him, and will leave for Gallipolis with his remains on Wednesday. The funeral date will be given later, along with a more extended account of his life.

[Note: Buried at Mound Hill in Gallipolis]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan 29, 1901
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                          Top of Page

Bing, Augusta M.

Mrs. Samuel R. Bing Dead
     Mrs. Augusta M., wife of Samuel R. Bing, residing near Addison, this county, died Monday morning, May 3, 1920, at 9:30 o'clock. She had been suffering from a complication of ailments for nearly two years.
     She was born at Vinton, Ohio, May 24, 1862, being the daughter of the late Cornelius M and Louisa Matthews Lucas, who were well known residents of this county.
     She was held in high esteem by a large circle of acquaintances. Besides the husband, she is survived by two sons, two daughters and one step-son.
     The funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 P.M. from the Addison M.E. Church with the interment following at Gravel Hill Cemetery under the directions of Wetherholt & Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 4, 1920
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Bing, Billy

Bing Funeral Will be Held This Afternoon
Well Known River Captain to be Buried
     Middleport, April 23 -- Funeral services of Capt. Billy Bing, who died Thursday on Gravel Hill, will be held at the Cheshire Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. Skinner will preach the funeral sermon.
     Captain Bing was a well known towboat pilot and master on the Ohio for 50 years. He was born in Cheshire 75 years ago and was the son of the late John (Jack) Bing prominent at Cheshire. Captain Bing was a relative of H. V. Carl of Pomeroy and of the late Mrs. Myra Bing Danley of Racine.

The Gallipolis Tribune says:
     For many years Capt. Bing was a Pomeroy Bend, Kanawha River and Cincinnati pilot. He had charge of the towboat Crown Hill for the Crane Lumber company, of Cincinnati and was a well known harbor pilot at Cincinnati besides making regular trips to Pomeroy and Kanawha river back in the days of the towboats Kate Waters, Abe McDonald, Buckeye Boy, J. S. Neel, Convoy, Eagle, Coal Bluff, Gate City and others.

Athens Messenger
April 24, 1917
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker                                                       Top of Page

Bing, Horace (Dick)

Horace Bing Dead
     Horace (Dick) Bing, born and reared at Rodney, died at a hospital in his home town of Delaware early this morning, according to word from Bidwell. He was a brother of Clerk of Courts Margaret McCormick.
Bing was in the hardware business and was known to be in a critical condition from cancer. He is a son of the late Marlow Bing and a brother of Prof. S. H. Bing of Athens. His wife was Elizabeth Morrison, daughter of the late J. H. Morrison of Evergreen. She and a daughter survive.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 4, 1932
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark

Bing, J. M.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Nov. 29, 1901
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                           Top of Page  

Bing, Marion

Marion Bing Dead
     Marion Bing, of Rodney, long an invalid from stomach trouble, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sophia Roberts, with whom he resided, last Friday. Mr. Bing was aged 77 years and unmarried. Besides his sister he is survived by one brother, T. M Bing of Bidwell. The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at his late home by Rev. C. F. Pfaltzgraf, the interment following at the Long cemetery in Springfield township.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 27, 1910
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

Bing, Mary

Mary Bing
     Mrs. Mary Bing, wife of Samuel Bing, deceased, was a native of Augusta county, Virginia, and emigrated to Ohio in the year 1805, about fifty years ago. On her arrival in this State, she found it nearly an unbroken forest, and inhabited by the red man of the forest. Having shared the toil and peril of emigrants she was finally settled upon a farm not far from the mouth of Campaign creek. Here she raised a family of children all of whom have settled in life. Mrs. B., enjoyed generally good health, and had been blessed with an iron constitution.
     She was a kind and affectionate Mother__and a good neighbor. Her sickness was of short duration having been suddenly struck with the hand of death. It was my privilege to visit her at her son-in-law’s Mr. James Blake, where on the 26th of August she finished her earthly course in the 79th year. As he awoke from sleep, and as her reason seemed restored, I asked her if she was trusting in the Savior, she responded, “yes.”
     Thus has passed away one much beloved and esteemed. May this affecting dispensation of Providence prove to her children, grandchildren and friends a blessing. E. V. Bing
Gallipolis, Sept. 20. 1855

Oct. 11, 1855
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                           Top of Page

Birchfield, Georgette Marie

Pneumonia Is Fatal To Tot At Cheshire
     Georgette Marie Birchfield, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Birchfield of Cheshire, died last night of pneumonia. She had been ill but a few days. She would have been three years old on May 14,next.
Four brothers and three sisters besides the parents survive.
     Interment will be made at Clifton, W. Va. Probably at 2 o'clock Saturday, by Undertaker Foglesong of Mason City.

[Note: Jan. 30, 1936 written on obituary]

Newspaper Not Named
No Date
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                         Top of Page

Birchfield, J. C.

Death at Ashton
     Mr. J. C. Birthfield died suddenly at his home at Ashton, W. Va., last Monday night. He had been ill for sometime with bronchitis and it is supposed it affected his heart. A wife and several children are left to mourn their loss. The funeral and burial were conducted under the direction of Eureka Castle, K. G. E. of Bladen, O., of which Order he was a member.

Gallipolis Bulletin
NOvember 8, 1901 Vol XXYV No. 2
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Birtcher, Catherine [Scott]

     Catherine Scott Birtcher, 87, of Main Street, Pomeroy, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1992 at the Utica Nursing Home in Utica. She was a housewife and homemaker. Born on Oct. 26, 1905 at Cheshire, she was the daughter of the late Bert Scott and Cora Yeauger Scott.
     She is survived by four sisters, Jeanette Scott, Marjorie Bradbury, and Juanita Ballard, all of Gallipolis; and Charlotte Gunter, Charleston, W.Va.; a brother, Lewis Scott, Gallipolis;a special niece and nephew, Shirley and Edgar Birtcher, Johnstown; and several other nieces and nephews.
     Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Fred Birtcher, two sisters, Lucille Rathburn, and Lillian Scott, and a brother, Charles Scott.
     Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire. The Rev. Miles Trout will officiate. There are no calling hours. Arrangements were handled by Ewing Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 4, 1992
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                    Top of Page

Bischoff, Robert E.

R. E. Bischoff, engineer, dies
     Robert E. Bischoff, 74, of 76 Grape St., Gallipolis, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Holzer Medical Center. He had been in failing helth the past seven years. An engineer with the Ohio State Highway Department, Marietta District, Mr. Bischoff retired in 1972.
     He was born May 12, 1899, at Elk Garden, W. Va., son of the late Walter and Sadie Oates Bischoff. He is survived by his wife, Edith Ghrist Bischoff, whom he married on Aug. 7, 1937, at Gallipolis. Three sons by a former marriage survive: Robert, Bruce and Jack, all of Columbus. Five grandchildren survive. One twin sister, Miss Catherine Bischoff, of New Carlisle, Ohio, survives. Four brothers survive: William, Edward, and Jack, all of Columbus and Richard, New Carlisle.
     Mr. Bischoff resided in Gallia County 36 years. He graduated from the Ohio State University of Engineering in 1923. He was division engineer for the state highway department in the Marietta District in the early 1930's. Mr. Bischoff was a representative for the Galion Equipment Co., for several years, and he operated the Bischoff Machinery Co., in Gallipolis for 15 years.
     From 1964 through 1972, he was division engineer in the testing department of the Marietta Division.
Mr. Bischoff attended the Presbysterian Church. He was a member Harmar Masonic Lodge, No. 390, Marietta, and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus; Aladdin Temple, Shrine; Gallipolis Shrine Club; Ohio Society of Professional Engineers and Post 4464, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served with the Seebees for three years during World War II.
     Funeral services will be held at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Linson H. Stebbins officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Graveside military rites will be held by VFW Post No. 4464.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 16, 1973
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Bishop, Fornia

Fornia Bishop
    May 26, 1881, at the residence of her grandfather, R.H. Day, Fornia Bishop, daughter of James Bishop, age 2 years.

                                                                     Aunt Alice
Gallipolis Paper
May 26, 1881
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                             Top of Page

Black, Caroline L.

Caroline L. Black
     Caroline Louise Black, 70, a resident of Pine Street, Gallipolis, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health several years. She was born April 8, 1906 at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, daughter of the late Benjamin Foster Tulloss and Emma Tulloss.
     She is survived by her husband, Harold Black and two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Evans, Gallipolis and Mrs. Bruce (Eleanor) Heaster, Rockland, CA; three grandchildren and these brothers and sisters, Charles, Miss Ann Tulloss, Mrs. Margaret Black and Mrs. Faye Mills, all of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Elizabeth Tucker, Mt. Liberty, Ohio and Mrs. Harriett Brenneman, Warsaw, Ohio.
     The Blacks resided in Gallipolis several years. Mr. & Mrs. Black were married Sept. 10, 1931 in Cleveland. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Gallipolis. She has been active in the Church Women United.
     Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Frank Hayes and Rev. Tura Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are under the direction of Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for the Gallia County Chapter, American Cancer Society in care of Mrs. Elaine Fountain, Rt. 3, Box 618, Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 16, 1976
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Black, Christine E.

     Christine E. Black, 90, Kanauga, passed away January 25, 2007 at Scenic Hills Nursing Center, Bidwell. She was born April 11, 1916, in Pt. Pleasant, WV, daughter of the late Frank and Callia Roush Burris.
     Christine was a 4-H Advisor, for several years, P.T.A. President, member of DAR Lodge #63, a retired seamstress, dept. clerk, and retired as a receptionist at the Holzer School of Nursing.
Christine was married to Kenneth Black, who preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1973.
     She is survived by: Son, Keith (Lisa) Owen Black, Ocala, FL.; Daughter, Karen Sue (Charles) Beard, Gallipolis, OH.; Grandsons, Dave M. Black, FL., Dwayne Beard, Gallipolis, OH., Jeffrey Beard, Columbus, GA.; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.
     Funeral services will be held 12: p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2007, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, 420 First Ave., Gallipolis, with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Friends may call at funeral home at 11: a.m. one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Suncrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Pt. Pleasant, WV.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 29, 2007
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                      Top of Page

Black, Cora M.

     KANAUGA - Mrs. Cora Black, 84, Kanauga, died early Saturday in Ironton General Hospital. She was born in Pt. Pleasant in 1883, daughter of G. M. Wartenburg and Victoria G. Wartenburg, both deceased.
Her husband, James O. Black preceded her in death in 1949. They were married in Mason County in 1903
[Note: April 29, 1905]. Surviving are one son, Kenneth, Kanauga, one grandson, one granddaughter, and two great grandsons.
     Mrs. Black was a member of the Fairhaven Methodist Church and the D of A Lodge in Gallipolis. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, 2 p.m. at the Chapman-Wilcox Mortuary in Pt. Pleasant. Friends may call at the mortuary today between 2 and 4 p.m. and 6 and 9 p.m.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
May 21, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Black, Emma J.

     Died, on Sunday morning last, Emma J., only daughter of Robert and E. L. Black, aged 5 years and 10 months.

The Gallipolis Journal
May 15 1851
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Black, Harold Wilson

     Harold Wilson Black, 92, Gallipolis, died Sunday, March 31, 1996 in the Holzer Senior Care Center.
Born September 10, 1903 in Mount Vernon, son of the late Earl and Nannie Wright Black, he grew up and worked on the family farm with his four brothers.
     He married Caroline Tulloss, also of Mount Vernon, on September 10, 1931. After attending Ohio State University, he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in various capacities and locations throughout Ohio. He served as Soil Conservationist for Gallia County from 1950-57. They returned to Gallipolis after his retirement in 1968, to a home overlooking the Ohio River.
     Preceding him in death were his wife of 45 years, and two brothers, Ensil Black and Clifford Black.
Surviving are two daughters, Peggy Evans of Gallipolis, and Eleanor (Bruce) Heister of Montreal, Canada; four grandchildren, Jay (Teri) Evans, Jodie (John) Davis and Alan (Teresa) Evans, all of Gallipolis and Megan Heister, of Montreal; five great-grandchildren, Clint Davis, Seth Davis, Emily Evans, Christoher Evans and Kellie Evans, all of Gallipolis; two sisters-in-law, Edna Black of Mount Vernon, and Harriet Brenneman of Walnut Creek, and two older brothers, Clyde Black and Everett Black, both of Mount Vernon.
     A service will be held in Mount Vernon on Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at 1 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, and burial will be in the Mound View Cemetery. The services will be conducted by his pastor from Gallipolis, the Rev. Al Earley, and his nephews and grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. A tribute to Harold's life will be part of the Easter worship service on April 7 in Gallipolis.
     Harold was a 50-year lifetime member of Coshocton Ohio Masonic Lodge 96. He was a member and supporter of the First Presbyterian Church, 51 State Street, and the French Art Colony, 530 First Avenue, both of Gallipolis, to which donations may be made in lieu of flowers. Cremeens Funeral Chapel is serving the family.

Gallipolis paper
April 2, 1996
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                          Top of Page

Black, James Owen

J. O. Black, 71, Dies At Kanauga
     James Owen Black, 71, died suddenly at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home in Kanauga. He had been in failing health from heart trouble.
     Ten years ago Mr. Black went into retirement after two years with the state highway department, a position he took after 32 years with the Point Pleasant Water and Light Co.
     Born July 29, 1877, in Parkersburg to James A. and Naomi Black, the decedent 45 years ago was married in Point Pleasant to Cora Wartenburg, who survives along with one son: Kenneth Black, Kanauga, and one granddaughter, Karen Sue Black. One sister survives: Mrs. Lettie Kimball, Vinton.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Kanauga Methodist Church, the Rev. Andrew H. Perry officiating, and burial will be made by Raynes in the Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, June 2, 1949
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

Black, Kenneth Darwin

K. D. Black, World War II Veteran Dies
     Kenneth Darwin Black, 59, a resident of 415 Pike St., Kanauga, died Monday morning in the Holzer Medical Center following a short illness.
     Mr. Black was born Nov. 22, 1913, in Kanauga, son of the late James Owen and Cora Wortenburg Black. He married the former Christine Burris in 1940. She survives, along with the following children: Mrs. Charles (Karen) Beard, Gallipolis and Kenneth O. Black, at home. Two grandsons survive.
     Mr. Black attended the Methodist Church in Kanauga. He was a member of Boiler-makers Union 667, Charleston. A welder for 30 years, Mr. Black was also a member of the Junior Order of Mechanics Lodge 146, Pt. Pleasant; the D of A Lodge No. 3, Pt. Pleasant and Gallipolis Post 4464, VFW. Mr. Black was also a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the U. S. Navy during World War II.
     Funeral services will be held at the Chapman Mortuary in Pt. Pleasant 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Frank Cheesebrew officiating. Burial will be in Suncrest Cemetery, Pt. Pleasant. Friends may call at the mortuary from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1973
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Blackburn, Agnes

     Mrs. Agnes Blackburn, sick for a long time, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Roberts Tuesday evening, May 10, 1904, aged about 80 years. The funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at Grace M. E. Church by Rev. Miller, interment following at Pine Street cemetery by Wetherholt.
     Mrs. Blackburn was a native of Vermont but came to this county when quite young and had resided in this vicinity every since. She was a nice old lady and had many friends who will regret her demise. Her husband died many years ago, but she leaves sisters, Mrs. Celia Raredon of this city, Mrs. Frank Walters of Lincoln, and one son, T. J. Blackburn of Catlettsburg, Ky. She had been a member of the Baptist Church for 30 years but lately affiliated with the Methodist Church. She was a thoroughly good woman and all is well with her.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 13, 1904
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

Blackburn, Charles T. & Blackburn, Wilson

Typhoid - Claims Two Victims in One Family in Short Time
     Charles T. Blackburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Blackburn, of Coal Hill, Addison township, died Tuesday night, aged 18 years. He had been ill with typhoid fever for over six weeks and despite the tender and loving care of his mother and sister, gradually grew weaker until he passed away as above stated.
     Another brother, Wilson Blackburn, died of the same disease November 22 and another brother is just recovering. He was a fine young man and had many friends. He is survived by his parents, one brother and sister and a half sister, who will have the sincere sympathy of every one in their great sorrow.
     The funeral was held Thursday at the Baptist Church at Addison, interment following by Undertaker Hix.

Gallipolis Bulletin,
Friday, January 8, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Blackburn, Frances Lenora [Nibert]

FRANCES BLACKBURN
     GALLIPOLIS - Mrs. Frances Lenora Blackburn, 55, died unexpectedly at her residence here Monday.     Born in Gallipolis. she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Sarah Nibert. Her mother died a week ago.
     She is survived by her husband, Randolph Blackburn, of Vinton; two sons, Lowell of Demiden, Fla. and John of Vinton; a daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Patty) Barton, Gallipolis, two grandchildren and a sister. Mrs. James (Elizabeth) Persinger, Gallipolis.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter.
     Services will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at the Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. John Jeffrey officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Athens Messenger
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1976
Contributed by Joyce Robinson                                                                          Top of Page  

Blackburn, Sherman

     Sherman BLACKBURN, a young unmarried man who was hurt some time ago in a coal bank, and whose death was mentioned last week, was buried in the Shuler grave yard; the funeral services were held at Old Kyger Church by Rev. T. D. Davis, Monday, August 30; he was a patient sufferer and was a member of the church.

Gallipolis Journal Wednesday
September 08, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann                                                                    

Blackburn, Thomas J.

Tom Blackburn Dead
     The Huntington Dispatch contains an account of the death of Thomas J. Blackburn. He had been ill at this home in Catlettsburg since Christmas, and was 61 years old. He is survived by a wife and two sons, C. H. of Proctor, Minn., and W. A. of Huntington, and three daughters, Mrs. Price of Hinton, Mrs. Mullen of Catlettsburg, and Mrs. Davidson of Huntington. He was born in Gallipolis and was a harness maker. He became a traveling salesman and late in life moved to Catlettsburg. He was a Mason and well known here.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, April 16, 1913
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Blacklock, Josephine (Toddoff)

Mrs. Blacklock Dies
Funeral Bethel Sunday
     Mrs. Josephine Blacklock, who formerly resided at Bladen, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her nieces in Columbus where she had lived for many years.  She was ninety-six years old but was able to come here this summer for her annual visit. Funeral services will be held at Bethel church, Bladen, at 1 o’clock Sunday and interment will be in the church cemetery.

[Note: According to her death certificate available at familysearch.org, she was the daughter of Joseph Toddoff and Elanor (sic) Barker.  24 Mar 1839-08 Aug 1935]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, August 9, 1935
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux                                                                         Top of Page

Blacklock, Robert

The Late Robert Blacklock
     Robert Blacklock was born in England in 1845. In 1865 he came to this country and settled at West Columbia, W. Va., where he followed his trade as a miner. He was for a number of years bank boss at Coalton, Ky. Eight or nine years ago he located at Bladen where he lived up to the time of his death.
     Before coming to this country Mr. Blacklock was a member of the Church of England. As soon as he could he took out naturalization papers, thus becoming an American citizen, and connected himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church of which he remained a member to the day of his unexpected and sudden death. He was prominent in church affairs and had been Superintendent of the Sunday school and leader at Bethel Church for years.
     Mr. Blacklock was a member of Catlettsburg Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
     His sudden death was caused by an acute attack of cholera morbus. He had been ill for only twenty-four hours and he had the best medical aid, but without avail. Up to the time of the fatal attack he had enjoyed perfect health. He was a man of splendid physique, being over 6 feet tall and very erect.  He leaves a wife to mourn their last separation but no children.
     The funeral services were held at Bethel Church in Ohio township Tuesday, Rev. J. W. Smith officiating. Hundreds of his old friends and neighbors were present to pay their last tribute of respect. Undertaker Wetherholt conducted the burial in Bethel cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, July 31, 1901
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux                                                                         Top of Page

Blagg, Samuel

Samuel Blagg Dead
     Samuel Blagg passed away on March 9 at his home in Erie, Ill.  He had passed his 90th milestone.  He was a son of Isaac and Polly Steele Blagg, and the last of a family of four children.  The late Mrs. William Curry Glenn of Vinton was a sister.
     He married Nancy Stickelman, mother of Mrs. Randall Denney of Wilkesville, who preceded him in death a few years, and later a grown son was taken, and there are four surviving children.  He was distantly related to the Gallia County Blaggs.

Gallia Times
Thursday, April 1, 1920
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Blaine, Earl

     Private Earl Blaine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Price Blaine of Gallipolis Ferry, died at noon Friday at Camp Meade, Maryland, of pneumonia.
     He was formerly employed in the Harry Frank’s Sons store, and a short time before leaving was married to Miss Bonnie Sheets, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elza Sheets of this city. He was a most exemplary young man and his death brought sorrow to many hearts.
     The funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church in this city Wednesday, interment following in the home cemetery across the river.

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

Blake, Alphonso Fuller

"Fon" Blake Passes Sunday
Well Known Resident at Swan Creek Home - Funeral at Huntington
     Alphonso Fuller Blake, 73, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 1932, at his home near Swan Creek after a long period of poor health.
     Funeral services were held in Huntington Monday afternoon by Rev. ?. Caudill of the Twentieth St. Baptist church, interment following in the Ridgelawn cemetery there.
     Mr. Blake is survived by his wife formerly Miss Elizabeth Pollock whom he married Dec. 24, 1882, and two sons, C.M. and D.W. Blake, and leaves three brothers, Edward Blake of El Reno, Okla., Judge Ernest E. Blake of Oklahoma City and C.B. Blake of Louisville, Ky.
     Mr. Blake was a farmer and oil and gas well promoter.  He had been interested in the Texas oil fields and later in a similar effort in Kentucky and West Virginia. Mr. Blake was a kindly and companionable man with hosts of friends.  He was "Fon" Blake to them all a term of affection and endearment because of his lovable qualities.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 1932
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                     Top of Page

Blake, Eddie Ray

     Captain Eddie Ray Blake, 70, of Scottown, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, 1980, at his residence. The celebration of death and resurrection will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Luke United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Johnson and Father Gregg Riley officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park.
     He was born Sept. 20, 1910, in Gallia County, Ohio, a son of the late Ancil Tupper Blake and Ollie Ours Blake [Aunt Bessie Roach's sister]. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, Huntington Lodge AF&AM No. 53, Fraternal Order of Police, Member of Huntington City Council from 1939-1940; a police officer from 1941-1963; started the Juvenile Bureau in the Police Department, served as Police Chief of Detectives, Chief Deputy of Cabell County Sheriff's Department from 1964-68 and was past President of the West Virginia State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was also in the Sales Department at Superior Cadillac-Olds.
     Surviving are his wife, Maxine Bayless Blake; two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Mary Lou) Aldridge of Ironton, Ohio and Mrs. Bruce (Kenidee) Robison of Chester, VA; one son, Eddie Ray Blake, Jr. of Huntington. Two brothers, John G. Blake of Proctorville, Ohio and Donald Blake of Weirton, WV and two grandchildren, Robert and Blake Aldridge of Ironton.
     Masonic graveside services will be conducted. The family will receive their friends form 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kincaid-Mann Mortuary.

The Huntington [WV] Herald-Dispatch
Thursday Dec. 4, 1980
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Blake, Gratia Fuller

Mrs. Nat Blake Passes Away at Swan Creek Homestead, After Brief Illness
     Mrs. Gratia Fuller Blake, wife of former Sheriff Cincinatus B. Blake, popularly known as "Nat" Blake, died at the Blake home at Swan Creek, last Friday evening.  Mrs. Blake was born at Rome, Lawrence County, and would have been 80 years old on Oct. 29, next.  Her father was General Alphonso Fuller, a general in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
     In 1857 she was married to Mr. Blake and had since lived at Swan Creek, excepting two years spent in Illinois and a few years in this city in the late 70s and early 80s when Mr. Blake was sheriff. Last winter both of them were in Florida and Oklahoma.  In the latter place she contracted a severe cold from which she did not recover and which hastened her death.  Mr. Blake is 86 years old and in pretty good health. Mrs. Blake was a splendid woman and intensely devoted to her family.  She was mother of six sons, five of whom survive her--A. F. of Huntington; C. O. of El Reno, Okla., and Ernest E. of Oklahoma City, both attorneys; Ed E., farmer, of El Reno; C. B., oil operator, Indianapolis.  All attended the funeral, and they, together with Don Blake, a grandson of the deceased, served as pall bearers.
     The funeral was held at the residence at 10 a.m. Sunday, Rev. Ira J. Sheets officiating. Burial in the family cemetery by Hayward.  There was a large crowd present.  From Gallipolis were S. A. Moore, Mrs. Nevius, Miss Ida Nevius, W. B. McCormick, Mrs. John Rust and Miss Rose Hannan.

Note: A similar obituary appeared in the Gallipolis Bulletin, Thursday, May 27, 1915.  The actual date of death on the death certificate was 21 May 1915.

Gallipolis Journal
28 May 1915
Submitted by Eve Hughes                                                                                 Top of Page                                                                             

Blake, Hannah P. [Trobridge]

AT REST
The Death Summons Comes to Mrs. Anselm T. Blake, Wednesday, May 1, 1895
     This community was saddened Thursday morning, when the intelligence of the death of Mrs. A. T. Blake [Anselm T.. Blake], at Swan Creek, the day before became known. There was probably no lady living in the county so well known as she, and no one more universally respected. Growing up with this county, she had come to be a well known part of it during her late years.
     Mrs. Blake was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Trobridge, who departed this life years ago. Deceased was born in New England in 1803 and removed to this State when only eight years of age. She was united in marriage to Mr. Blake in Athens county, Ohio, December 10, 1826, and came immediately to this county where they resided. With a family of six children, two of whom are dead, she has lived among us almost a century, until summoned to eternal rest to await the sounding of the trumpet on that eventful morn.
     Mrs. Blake has been an invalid for over four months, suffering from heart and stomach trouble, together with old age. She realized her condition, but was patient and loving and her earthly life went out quietly and peacefully, surrounded by the tender and attentive hands of the family.
     Deceased was a woman of great hospitality, taking delight in seeing her house filled with her friends. While not a member of any particular church, Mrs. Blake professed her faith in Christ at the M. E. Church and a firm believer in its doctrines. One of her characteristics was that of a charitable feeling for everybody, and of forgetting all harsh feeling herself and having a kind word for all her acquaintances. She was probably the oldest resident of Ohio Township, and that community can never forget her labors for the advancement of any and all good deeds proposed. She was ever faithful to all trusts, unswervingly loyal to her friends and an earnest worker of that _______.
     Besides Mr. Blake, who is very poorly, deceased leaves three married daughters and one son, Mrs. E. T. Moore, Mrs. W. H. McCormick, Mrs. John Eaton and Mr. C. B. Blake, to cherish and hold sacred the memory of a true and kind parent.
     The funeral services were held at the family residence at Swan Creek, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and were preached by Rev. J. W. McCormick. The burial was in the family burying ground and the remains carried to their last resting place by the deceased’s six grandsons. Messrs. Paul, Walter and Alex McCormick, Sherwood and Harry Moore and A. F. Blake. The casket was furnished by Undertaker Wetherholt.

The Gallipolis Journal
Saturday, May 4, 1895
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Blake, Hettie Catherine

Mrs. Blake, 83, Died Today At Daughter's Home
Her Husband Was Killed Here 25 Years Ago
     Mrs. Hettie Catherine Blake, 83, widow of the late D. M. Blake, a former infirmary superintendent, died suddenly shortly before 7 o'clock this morning in the apartment at 1312 Foresythe Ave., Columbus, where she made her home with her daughter, Miss Stella Blake. She had been in failing health for several years following a serious automobile accident but her passing came quite unexpectedly.
     Born March 10, 1858, at Buchanon, W. Va., (then Va.). Mrs. Blake was the third child of the late Elias and Carolina Clark Wetherholt and came to this county with her parents as a small child. She was married to D. Millard Blake on Sept. 2, 1880, and for a time they lived in the west. Five children were born to this union, three of whom died within a week while yet small. The other two, Ralph and Stella of Columbus, survive. Tragedy again punctuated her life when her husband was instantly killed at the Sycamore St. railroad crossing on July 2, 1916 while riding with two county commissioners in an automobile that was struck by a train.
     Three sisters and a brother also survive; Mrs. Mary Davis, Gratiot, Mrs. Carrie Sisson, Porter, Mrs. Stella Summers of near Frankfort and Elias Wetherholt, City.
     While funeral arrangements had not been completed, burial was planned at Mt. Zion in this county, and Elias Wetherholt expected to go to Columbus Wednesday to bring the funeral party here.

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

Blake, Ina [Williams]
 
Ina Blake,38, Dies Suddenly; Burial Friday
Native of Crown City and Mother of 7 Children Dies in Arms of Husband
     Mrs. Ina Williams Blake, wife of Roy Blake, died suddenly Wednesday morning at their home on Federal creek, about three miles back of Miller. She had suffered from heart trouble for a good while.  Wednesday morning she had an attack while her husband had gone into the yard.  On his return she was seated at a table, her face buried in her hands.  She told him she was ill and he asked "Shall I put you in bed?" "Yes," she answered, and as he lifted her up she quickly expired. 
     Mrs. Blake was born in Guyan tp. just a short distance from Crown City and her age was 38 years, 2 months and 4 days.  She was the daughter of Jesse L. Williams, who died in Huntington several years ago, and of Mrs. Nellie Williams, who lives at Crown City.  She is survived by three sons and 4 daughters ranging in ages from 5 to 17 years; Ferry, Roy, Jr., John William, Madeline, Louise, Kathleen and Norma Mae.  One brother and two sisters also survive; Roy Williams, Crown City, and Mrs. Arthur Moore and Mrs. Lafe Moore, both of Miller (the two sisters having married brothers.)
     Funeral services will be head at 2 o'clock Friday at Forest Glen church of Federal, of which the decedent was a member.  Rev. F. L. Miller of Crown City will officiate.  Burial at Crown City by Stevers Funeral Service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 23, 1936
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Blake, John Kerr

Death of Mr. Blake
     All the acquaintances of Mr. John Kerr Blake will be sorry to learn of his death which occurred in this city at the Blake residence, corner of First avenue and Grape street, Wednesday evening, August 5, 1908, and of tuberculosis after a long and painful illness.
     Mr. Blake was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus J. Blake, was a carpenter by occupation and had been absent from Gallipolis nearly 25 years, until last spring when he came home ill. For the past six years he had resided at Warren, O.
     The funeral services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. Arthur P. Cherrington, pastor Grace M.E. Church, Friday morning and the interment will follow by Wetherholt at Mound Hill cemetery.
     He is survived by two brothers, Aleris, of the hardware firm of Womeldorff & Thomas, and Milton, living in the West, and five sisters, namely, Mrs. John W. Richards of South Chesterville, Maine, and Misses Mary, Pearl, Viola and Anna at home, Miss Viola, a teacher in the public schools and Miss Pearl with the Deardorff & Poore Company, all prominent and well known people, who have the sympathy of an extensive circle of friends.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 6, 1908
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                             Top of Page

Blake, Warren

Death of Warren Blake
     Warren Blake was born at Gallipolis and died at his home at Vinton, Aug. 29, 1922, aged 65 years, 5 months and 2 days. He was the eldest of three boys left motherless at the age of six, four and two years. The youngest, Ned Blake, is now the only surviving member of the family.
     Mr. Blake was united in marriage June 29, 1886 to Miss Josephine Murray and to them eight children were born - two girls died in infancy and a son, Harry after reaching young manhood. The surviving ones are Karl of Zanesville, Ernest of Greendale, Mrs. Carrie Matthews, Ella and Marie of Columbus, who, with their mother, deeply mourn the loss of one who was very dear to them.
     Mr. Blake was of a quiet congenial disposition, always deeply interested in the welfare of his children, and a good father. He was baptized in infancy and was reared in the fear of the Lord, and always a believer in the power of Christ to save. He was a good citizen and neighbor, but for the past two years his health was such that all about him could notice his growing frailties, both in body and mind, until death ended the uneven struggle and his spirit was wafted to God who gave it.
     The funeral was conducted at the F. B. Church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Fulton officiating, burial following in the McGhee Cemetery.

Card of Thanks
     We earnestly desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors who were in every way so kind and helpful to us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Blake and Children.

The Gallia Times
Vinton News Notes
Thursday, September 7, 1922
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Blake, William Thomas

Wm. T. Blake Dead
Veteran Painter Passed Away Wednesday Evening
     Mr. William Thomas Blake died Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock, May 12, 1920, at his home on lower Second Avenue. Mr. Blake was stricken with paralysis 13 years ago and never recovered from the stroke.
     He was born in Gallipolis 68 years ago, being a son of Thomas and Lucy Blake who died many years ago.
On July 2, 1878, Mr. Blake was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Betty Woods, daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. James Woods.
     His devoted and faithful wife. one sister, Mrs. E.A. Noel of Huntington and a niece, Mrs. Walter Weber of Ashland, KY, are left to mourn their loss.
     Mr. Blake was a partner for several years with Mr. A.D. Summers in the painting business.
"Bub" as Mr. Blake was known to his friends, was a big hearted clever man and had many friends who will regret to hear of his death.
     Mr. Blake has for many years been a Knight of Pythias and that lodge will be in charge of the funeral services which will be conducted by Rev. D. Finley Wood at the Blake residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be at Mound Hill in charge of Funeral Director George J. Wetherholt.

[Note: Death Certificate...born Oct. 13, 1851; 68 years, 6 months and 29 days of age. Mother's maiden name-Arrington.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 134, 1920
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

Blanc, Francoise, Mrs

     In this city, on Sunday, April 30, 1876, of tumor, Mrs. Francoise Blanc, aged 50 years.

Gallipolis Journal
May 4, 1876
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Blanc, Jean Francis Jules

Jean Francis Jules Blanc
     Mr. Blanc's death elsewhere mentioned, removes from our midst a sterling old citizen with hosts of friends. He was born in Lausanne, Switzerland May 29, 1822. He was married twice and was the father of a large family, Julius, Augustus, Francis, Henry, Louisa Henrietta, Mary Louisa Alice, Eliza, Edward and Laura C.
     He settled in Springfield Township in 1855 and was a carpenter and farmer by occupation. His first wife died Nov. 16, 1863. He married again Miss Frances Fanny Soupine in April 1864. She was born in Bordeaux, France, in 46 and died in April 76. By this marriage he became the father of Emma, Lewis and Nora. He gave one son to the War of the Union--Julius, who served till the war was closed, much of the time in prison.
     His funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday by Rev. J. F. Bell at Mt. Zion, burial following at the same place.

[Note: born 1822; died Dec. 19, 1897 Springfield Township, Gallia County; 75 years of age. Marriage: Julius Blanc and Frances Wilkenson on April 23, 1864 in Gallia County.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec. 20, 1897
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

Blankenship, Jack

Jack Blankenship Dead
     Jack Blankenship, 76, died Tuesday last at his home near Bethel church in Addison township. He leaves four daughters and a son.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                   

Blazer, Adam

     Mr. Adam Blazer, of Green Township, died last Saturday morning at six o’clock. He was 71 years old and was one of the most highly esteemed citizens of his Township.
     He was buried Sunday afternoon, at Centenary. Mr. Blazer’s trouble was an obstruction of the bowels that no professional skill could alleviate. A post mortem was held on the remains last Saturday afternoon, and it was found that a stricture of the bowels had taken place that necessarily baffled all human skill.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, May 4, 1886

     BLAZER - Died on the morning of May 1st, 1886, at his residence in Green Tp., after a most painful illness from obstruction of the bowels, Adam Blazer, in the 71st year of his age. He was born near where he died July 10, 1815, and always lived in the same place. He was brought up under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, but no organization of that denomination being convenient, he united with the M. E. Church many years ago, and has always lived a consistent Christian life.
     He was married to Miss Mary Warner, April 2d, 1846, by Rev. Hiram R. Howe, and reared a family of four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whom, together with their mother, live to mourn their loss of a kind husband and father, whose labors ended, has, we trust, entered upon the inheritance of the finally faithful, leaving behind the imperishable jewels of a spotless reputation.
     On Sabbath morning, before his demise, he called his family around the altar and invoked the mercy of an all-wise Providence and His blessings upon himself and family, commending all to the care of Him, who doeth all things well. He was resigned to his impending fate, expressing himself ready for the change, and although his last hours were attended with untold suffering, his faculties remained unimpaired to the last, and the change came as serenely as comes the closing day.
     He leaves behind, in his life and character, an example worthy of imitation. Thus passed away a good man from the din and discord of earth to mingle in the peace and harmony of Heaven. Peace to his slumbering dust, and immortality to his sacred memory.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, May 4, 1886
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                         Top of Page

Blazer, Alice

Miss Blazer Laid Quietly At Rest
     Miss Alice Blazer was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the peaceful quietude of the cemetery at Centenary after funeral services in the little church there, where in years gone by, she had worshipped. Rev. Fred Rice conducted the services and beautiful hymns were sung by the Graham-Niday quartets. The little edifice was filled to utmost capacity with relatives, friends, and fellow workers in the deceased’s chosen life work. District No. 14 of the Graduate Nurses Association of which Miss Blazer was a member, was represented by the president Mrs. Poe Bradbury, Mrs. C. E. Holzer and Mrs. Elmer Hatfield.
     Graduate nurses from out of town present were Mrs. Russell, Middleport; Mrs. Mills, Huntington; Mrs. Price, Mrs. Kelly and Miss Conley, Pt. Pleasant, and added to these were other local nurses and pupils making a total of twenty four of her co-workers present, all dressed in the uniforms of their profession.
     Burial was in charge of George J. Wetherholt and Sons and the pall bearers, who were life long friends, included C. C. and Wallace Graham, Edgar Henshaw, Elmer Hatfield, D. C. Priestley and Howard Lyman.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, April 23, 1930
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Blazer, Eliza A. [Betz]

Children's Home Matron Dies There Monday
Mrs. Wilson A. Blazer Succumbs After Long Illness - Was Estimable Woman
     Mrs. Eliza A. (Betz) Blazer, matron at the children's home, where her husband is superintendent, passed away there Monday morning, Jan. 21, 1935, after long illness. She and Mr. Blazer were married in 1897. They had no children of their own but were beloved by the hundreds of little ones who had been in the home and under their guidance and instruction.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Blazer were held at the children’s home Wednesday by Rev. J. L. Stephenson of Bidwell. Burial was in Mound Hill cemetery. Pall bearers were friends and neighbors - Ed Fulton, A. J. Watts, Grant George, Fred and Harry K. Mills and Charles Ward.
     Mrs. Blazer was the last of the seven children of James and Margaret Betz and was born on Mill Creek near this city. She was an active member of Mt. Zion church and beloved by [remainder was cut off.]

[Note: From death certificate date of birth October 17, 1864; mother’s name given as Rebecca Tweed.]

Newspaper (prob. January 1935, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Beck-Betz file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans                                                                   Top of Page

Blazer, Elizabeth Ozemba [Sealy]

     Mrs. Elizabeth Ozemba Blazer, daughter of Simion F. and Mary E. Sealey, was born December 6, 1877 and departed this life April 15, 1926, at the age of 48 years, 4 months and 9 days.
     She was converted and united with the Mt. Zion Baptist church of Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio, then under the pastoral care of Rev. T. F. Cary, at the age of sixteen and lived a consistent Christian life thereafter and died strong in the faith of her risen Lord and went home, forever to be with Him whom she served.
     She was married to Peter Blazer November 12, 1899, with whom she lived and to whom she was devoted for more than twenty-seven years. To this union was born two children viz: Mrs. Edna Steele of Green Township, and Claude at home.
     She leaves to mourn their loss, besides her husband and children, three brothers, Emory of St. Louis, Missouri, Ruben of Gallipolis, Ohio, also Elgan of the same city. She leaves a host of friends and neighbors to mourn her demise.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Mina Chapel by Rev. Earl Cremeens, with burial in charge of Undertaker A. E. Tope.

Gallia Times
June 10 , 1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Blazer, Emeline [Cowden]

MEMOIR
     Mrs. Emeline Blazer, wife of Mr. Joseph Blazer of Gallia Ohio, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. and D. Cowden. She was born August 8, and died June 14^th, 1862, in her 46^th year. Mrs. Blazer was long known in the community where she resided, as being a woman of superior principles, and possessing more than an ordinary mind. She was always ready to administer to the needy, console the bereaved, and relieve the destitute. Her community has lost one of its best members. She was remarkably attentive to the wants of her family. Her husband found in her not only a companion, but a safe counsellor. His loss is great, such as earth can never restore. Her children were the object of her motherly care and solicitude, to them she was kind, affectionate and attentive; she trained them up for God, and to be a blessing to the world; their loss is irreparable; she left them her example, her influence, and her instructions---a legacy to them too valuable for earth’s treasures to purchase. In her early life she became a member of the M.E. church. Her life was a beautiful example of Christian integrity, and her last days were days of patient waiting for her Lord. To the church, friends and relatives, the loss is great, but it is her eternal gain.

Gallipolis Journal
3 Jul 1862
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                                                 Top of Page

Blazer, Emma A. [Trotter]

     Emma A., daughter of Marion and Rachel Kennedy Trotter, was born Oct. 21, 1868, and departed this life March 29, 1936, aged 67 years, 5 months and 8 days.
     She was united in marriage to Jay J. Blazer December 13, 1887. To this union were born six children, two of whom passed on to their Heavenly Home in infancy. Those left to mourn the loss of this loving and devoted wife and mother are her husband, one son, Marion of Greenfield, Ohio, and threee daughters, Mrs. Cleo Halley of Porter, Mrs. Beatrice Day of Branstetter Heights, Gallipolis and Mildred at home. She also leaves nineteen grandchildren, three half-sisters, Mrs. Jennie Porter, Gallipolis, Mrs. Rose Richie, Bladen, and Mrs. Margaret Dickson of Huntington, and two half-brothers, Allie and Mallie Angel, Gallipolis, and a host of other relatives and friends.
     In early life she heard the call of the Savior to come and be one of His own, and united with the Cherrington M. E. church, where she remained faithful and devoted. She always lived a consistent Christian life in her home and elsewhere, and no one knew her but to love her; none named her but to praise. She took His teachings as her guide, and her influence encircled her home and community and we can truly say; few equalled, none excelled. For by her life and example many have chosen that better way that leads to life eternal.
     She was seriously ill only a week and all that medical skill and loving care could do were to no avail for she had lived, well this life and me-thinks was only waiting her Master's call, and with the poet can say:

     She was ever devoted to her family and to the cause of Christ. So, as the chill blast of autumn sweeps over the plain, nips the choicest, most beautiful flowers, so the death angel when he came seemed to claim the most dearly beloved. He has paused at the threshold, has entered the door and has taken this loved one away, but our loss is His gain and she rests in that Heavely Home.

[Note: Buried Bethel Cemtery, Ohio Twp]

Gallipolis paper
March 29, 1936
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                          Top of Page

Blazer, H. C.

Word Received Here on Death of Mr. Blazer
     Word has been received here of the death of H. C. Blazer, a native of Gallia County, in Kansas City, Mo., on May 30. Mr. Blazer is survived by a son, one grandchild and two great grandchildren, all of Kansas City. He was a brother of the late Misses Flora and Mae Blazer of Gallipolis, Elmer Blazer of LaRue, Burt Blazer of Marion, Mrs. B. F. Beckett of Proctorville and Wilson Blazer who for many years was superintendent of the Gallia County Children’s Home. Services and burial were held in Kansas City.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
1965
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                       

Blazer, Henry

H Blazer Dead
Passed Away at His Son's Home in Green Township Last Monday
     Henry Blazer, one of the oldest and best known men of the county, and father of ex-Commissioner F. M Blazer with whom he lived, died at Centenary in Green Tp., about 4 o'clock Monday evening. He was in his 90th year and death resulted from infirmities incident to his advanced age, following a decline of several weeks. While his death was not unexpected it will nevertheless occasion much sorrow among those who had known him. He was the second oldest person of Green Tp, Aunt Polly Rader being the oldest.
     Mr. Blazer was a son of Phillip Blazer and was born Feb. 5, 1821, on the farm which he died and on which he always lived. His wife has been dead a number of years and he is survived by four children, F. M. Blazer, G. K. Blazer of Lasalle, Colo, Mrs. Lizzie Andy of Kendall, Kan., and Mrs. W. C. Donaldson of Topeka, Kan.
     The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Centenary by Rev. J. W. McCormick, burial following at the same place by Wetherholt.

[Note: Born Feb 5, 1821 - D. July 18, 1910]

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 22, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Blazer, Jacob A.

Grim Reaper - Visits Many Gallia Homes the Past Week
      Jacob A. Blazer died Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, 1908 at Melville, La., of Apoplexy, aged 54 years and 1 month. The remains arrived here Wednesday evening, accompanied by Capt. G. W. Suiter who was with him when he died. The funeral services were conducted at Grace M. E. Church, Thursday afternoon by Rev. Hawk, interment following at Mound Hill by Hayward & Son, under the auspices of the Masons of which he was a member.
     Mr. Blazer was a son of Richard and Dolly Blazer and was born in Green Township. In his younger days he was engaged in the coal business with his father at Leadington, Meigs County, and in this city. After the death of his father in 1879, he became the head of the family, giving all his efforts to the support of his widowed mother and brothers and sisters. He never married and has always looked after his mother with tender devotion.
     He was prominent in local politics for several years and was twice elected street commissioner. He left Gallipolis in 1894 to engage in the timber business in Louisiana and never returned, though he kept in touch with his friends and evinced a lively interest in the welfare of his old home.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 7, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                             Top of Page

Blazer, Jay J.

     Jay J. Blazer, 84, died suddenly at 10 AM today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. C. (Cleo) Halley, Porter, of what is believed to have been a heart attack. Born May 16, 1865, in Gallipolis to Joseph and Cleo Lowry Blazer, the decedent is survived three daughters and a son. Mrs. Halley, Mrs. Joe Bangert, Columbus; Mrs. Beatrice Day, Gallipolis; and Marian Blazer, Greenfield. One sister, Mrs. Emma Freeman, Quincy, Mass., also survives.
     Funeral services will be held Wednesday or Thursday-depending on word from the son and daughter away from the county-at Bethel Church in Ohio Twp, the Rev. Milo Moore, Bidwell, officiating. Burial will be made by Coleman R. Halley in the Bethel Cemetery, back of Bladen.

[Note: died 25 April 1949]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
16 May 1949
Transcribed by Jean Yount                                                                            

Blazer, Judy Faye

     Judy Faye Blazer, 36, 803 Third Ave., Gallipolis, died Tuesday August 10, 1993 at her mother’s residence after several months of failing health. She attended the Church of Christ in Christian Union.
Born May 27, 1957 in Gallia County, she was the daughter of Virginia A. Blazer of Gallipolis and the late Garfield Blazer, Jr.
     Survivors include her mother, two brothers, Mike (Marlene) and Rick (Christy) Blazer, both of Gallipolis; two sisters, Janet E. Donahue of Gallipolis and Vickie (Jay) Haskins of Vinton; four nephews and one niece.
     Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, where services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Florice Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Mina Chapel Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Melvin Biars, Jim Harrison, John Born, Jim Sisson, Steve Blackwell and Steve Hornsby.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
About August 10, 1993
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux                                                                         Top of Page

Blazer, Mae

Miss Mae Blazer Of Old Gallia Family Is Dead
     Miss Mae Blazer, 89, died at her home, 822 First Ave., at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday. She had been in failing health for the past four years and had been an invalid for the past two years. Her condition worsened last week. Miss Blazer was scion of an old Gallia county family and for most of her life she was a milliner. She had followed that occupation in Detroit, Mich., Warren and Flint, Mich. Following her retirement she returned to her native county.
     Miss Blazer was born in Gallipolis on July 28, 1868, the daughter of the late Capt. Richard and Dolly Voltz Blazer. Her place of birth was the sheriff’s residence, her father being in that postion [sic] at the time. He was an officer in the 91st Ohio Regiment during the Civil War, and was active in Gallia county affairs following the war.
     Early in life Miss Blazer joined the Methodist church, and at the time of her death was a member of Grace Methodist church and the WSCS.
     The only survivor of her immediate family is a brother, Cameron Blazer of Kansas City, Mo. Nine brothers and sisters preceded her in death. They were Flora Blazer, Fannie Blazer, Mrs. George (Alice) Suiter, Mrs. B. F. (Anna) Beckett, Jake, Morris, Bert, Wilson (former superintendent of the Children’s home) and Elmer (a former Gallipolis printer and later associated with the late President Warren G. Harding on the Marion Star). Other survivors are two nieces, Miss Bernice Beckett of Proctorville, who has cared for her since the first of the year, Mrs. Rusell Eaton of Huntington, and three nephews, Richard Blazer of Marion Cameron Jr., of Kansas City, Mo., and Morris Beckett of Huntington.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the C. J. Waugh Funeral home. Rev. Warren Wilson will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 P.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, May 1, 1958
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Blazer, Marion F

Death of Marion F. Blazer
     We made brief announcement of the death Wednesday afternoon of Mr. Marion F. Blazer. His funeral services will be conducted Sunday morning at 10 o'clock sun time at Centenary Church by Rev. John W. McCormick,assisted by Rev. George W. Brown, pastor of the Rodney Circuit. The burial will also be at Centenary under the auspices of Naomi Lodge of Knights of Pythias of this city by Undertaker Wetherholt.    The pallbearers will be A. Hoyt, J.A. Jones, J.C. Ingels, H.C. Johnston, R.M. Switzer and R.J. Mauck.
     Mr. Blazer was born on the farm in Green Township near this city, where he was born Feb. 12, 1852 and died Sept. 6, 1911, in his 60th. year. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blazer, as fine old people as the county afforded. His mother passed over to the better land many years ago; but his father only preceded him a year ago last July at the great age of 90 years. He is survived by one brother, George R. Blazer of Aurora, Colorado and sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Adney of Kansas City and Mrs. Phoebe Donaldson of Topeka, Kansas. His life was that of the ordinary farmer characterized by good moral habits of industry,hospitality, sociability and a pleasant, agreeable disposition.
     On January 14, 1875, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma M. Gills, daughter of a prominent citizen, James Gills, with whom he lived happily and who survives him but with no children. He became prominent in business and social and public affairs and was elected trustee of his township several times and in 1901 was elected County Commissioner and served two terms intelligently, efficiently and to the satisfaction of his party and was generally regarded as one of our most substantial farmers and businessmen.
     Four years ago last December he was stricken speechless; but not altogether helpless, with a stroke of paralysis and though he could not speak, nor write nor read, seemed fully conscious of all that took place about him and carried on his business affairs as before with good judgement and sense. Friday, September 1, 1911, he had another stroked which though slight boded no good in his already enfeebled condition and Wednesday the end came suddenly as stated. He was a member of the M.E. Church and was no doubt prepared for the change that finally came.

[Note: Buried as Francis Marion Blazer. Mother: Rebecca Ann Jackson]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 8, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

Blazer, Marion F.

Ex-Commissioner Died Suddenly
     Marion F. Blazer died at his home near Centenary in Green township, Wednesday afternoon, September 6, 1911, aged 59 years. His death was caused by a paralytic stroke.
     He was born in Green Township and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blazer, both deceased. He is survived by one brother, George R. Blazer of Aurora, Indiana, and sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Adney, of Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Phoebe Donaldson of Topeka, Kansas. On January 14, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Gills, whom he leaves to mourn his demise. He was prominent in social, business and political circles and had held several township offices. He was elected County Commissioner in 1891 and was re-elected for a second term and served the County honestly and efficiently.
     About four years ago, he suffered a stroke of paralysis, which left him practically helpless, although he was able to get around some. A second stroke last Wednesday caused his death within a few minutes.
     The funeral services, which were largely attended, were conducted at Centenary Church, Sunday morning, September 10, at 10 a.m. by Rev. John W. McCormick, assisted by Rev. George W. Brown of the Rodney Circuit.
     The burial was at Centenary by Wetherholt, under the auspices of Naomi Lodge, Knights of Pythias of this city. The pallbearers were: A. Hoyt, J. A. Jones, J. C. Ingels, H. C. Johnston, R. M. Switzer and R. J. Mauck.
     The sorrowing family will have the sympathy of all in their great affliction.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday, September 14, 1911
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Blazer, Nannie R. [Morton]

Mrs. Blazer Dead
     Mrs. E.E. Blazer, 53, for many years, a resident of Guyandotte and vicinty, died at her home in the eastern outskirts of the city Saturday evening August 1, 1914, at six o'clock after a lingering illness from dropsy.
     Mrs. Blazer was a music teacher and as such had a wide circle of acquaintances. Her maiden name was Morton and she was a native of Gallia County, Ohio. She leavees no children, but her husband survies her as well as the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. G.F. Hamilton, Gallipolis; Oscar Morton, Columbus, O.; John T. Morton, Spokane, Wash.; William Morton, Chicago, Charles Morton, Kansas City, Kan.; Fred Morton, and Mrs. Thomas S. Hott, of Marcline, Mo. Funeral services will be held at the house some time Sunday and the body will be taken to Gallipolis this evening or Monday, for burial. ...Huntington Herald Dispatch
     The remains were brought here Monday and laid to rest in the Pine Street Cemetery by undertaker Wetherholt. Brief services at the grave were conducted by a Huntington minister.

Gallia Times
August 6, 1914
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                             Top of Page

Blazer, Peter Melvin

     In loving memory of Peter Melvin Blazer, youngest son of Joe and Cleo Lororie Blazer, who was born May 24, 1873 and departed this life August 23, 1947, aged 74 years, 2 months and 29 days. He was united in marriage to Emma McKearn in 1894 and to this union were born four children all of whom survive. They are: Ruby Saunders at Bladen, Joe at Proctorsville, Willard at Canton and Lenore Mooney at Crown City.
     His passing left but two of his own family, once a large and prominent one in Gallia County. They are Jay J. Blazer of Porter and Mrs. Emma Freeman of Quincy, Mass. He leaves 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
     His wife passed away at St. Louis in 1936 and for a while after that he lived in St. Louis, but finally largely due to the children's insisting he came back to Gallia County, living first with one and then another. But a few years ago he became sick and had a stroke which left him badly crippled and since then and for a short time before he has made his home with his oldest daughter, Ruby, where he had the best and tenderest of care. His grandsons considered him more of a playfellow and a chum than a sick, crippled grandfather and through the years when it was hard for him to go and he knew what it meant to be the companion of pain and sickness he kept that gay, happy, carefree attitude that was his inheritance. Seldom if ever complaining and always cheerful. But now his sufferings are over and we look to a hand of peace and happiness where God's redeemed will again clasp glad hands for he had made his peace with God and united with the Cherrington Methodist Church many years ago.

Gallipolis paper
Date: August 1947
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                       Top of Page

Blazer, Stella Irene

     Stella Irene Blazer, 70, Rt. 1, Gallipolis, died at 4 a.m. Saturday in Holzer Medical Center. Born May 18, 1915, in Lawrence County, daughter of the late Lewis and Nancy Barry Shriver, she was a member of Bulaville Christian Church
     She married Floyd Blazer, who survives, on April 16, 1949. Also surviving are four sons, Carl Blazer, Floyd Blazer Jr. and Donald Blazer, all of Gallipolis, and Walter Blazer of Bryan; a brother, Clarence Shriver of Rt. 1, Gallipolis; and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Shaver of Evergreen.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bulaville Christian Church, with Evangelist J.D. Finnicum officiating. Burial will be in Rife Cemetery, Bulaville. Friends may call at Miller's Home for Funerals in the former Warehime Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 17, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

Blazer, Virgie Gilmore

Mrs M. Blazer, Greenfield, Died Tuesday Evening
     Mrs. Virgie Gilmore Blazer, wife of Marion Blazer, died Tuesday evening at their home in Greenfield, Ohio She was about 47 years old and had been seriously ill since the first of the year. Funeral and burial will take place at 2 o'clock Friday at Greenfield.
     Decedent is survived by her husband, who is a son of J.J. Blazer of Gallipolis; five children, all living in Greenfield and three of them at the parental home and two brothers, Delbert Gilmore of Dayton and Charles of Washington State.
     Mrs. Blazer was born at Bladen and was a daughter of the late Charles Gilmore. Her second son, Ray, was killed in a plane crash last January near the Texas-Mexico border while serving in the Air Corps.

[Note: Death Certificate. Virgie Lee Blazer was born Oct. 24, 1897 in Gallia County and died June 22, 1943 in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio. She was 45 years, 7 months and 28 days of age. Parents: Charles Gilmore and Eva Green. Burial Greenfield, Ohio]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                            

Blessing, Dora

Gallia Native Dies In Iowa City
     Mrs. Dora Blessing, wife of Morgan T. Blessing and native of Gallia county, died Sunday at her home in Rolfe, Iowa, which had been their home for many years. The message containing the news of her death came to her niece, Mrs. W.W. Sigler, who with Mr. Sigler and another niece, Mrs. H.W. McHenry, left Monday to attend the last rites.
     Relatives here had known of Mrs. Blessing's illness of a heart condition for which she had been treated at the Mayo clinic at Rochester, Minn., but the news of her passing came as a great shock, never the less. She was the daughter of the late Ansel Northup and of her family there survives three sisters, Mrs. Jacob Baker of Northup, Mrs. Mary Pickens of Springfield, Ill., and Mrs. F.C. Smith of Los Angeles. She and Mr. Blessing had no children.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote "July 2, 1939" on this obituary.]                             Top of Page

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

Blevins, Virgil

Virgil Blevins Killed In Mine Mishap
     Funeral services for Virgil Edison Blevins, 42, who was killed in a mine accident at Wheelwright, Ky., will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Gus Gabrielli, 740 Second Ave. There will be a Masonic service and burial will follow in Pine Street cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt Funeral Home. Other services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prestonsburg, Ky., and then the body will be brought to the Gabrielli home here.
     Blevins was born at Clintonwood, Va., on Sept. 23, 1915. His wife is the former Ida Gabrielli whom he married in 1935.
     Surviving children are Ronald Vincent Blevins, James Virgil Blevins and Janet Ellen Blevins. Other survivors are his mother, Mrs. George Fredericks; sister, Mrs. Charles Simms and a brother, James Blevins. His father, Hobart Blevins, preceded him in death.
     Blevins came to Portsmouth in 1929 and was a Gallipolis resident from 1942 to 1947 when he went to Wheelwright, Ky. His death resulted from a cave-in at the Inland Steel mine which he had entered to test for its safety. He was assistant mine foreman for the Inland Corp. He held membership in the National Mine Foreman’s Assn., was president of the Foreman’s club of Wheelwright and of the Band Parents club. He was a Mason. At one time he was lightweight Golden Gloves champion of Ohio in 1933.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 12, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Blosser, Augusta [Rupe]

     Mrs. Homer Blosser, a former resident of Morgan tp., died at her home at Pataskala, O., near Columbus, and was brought to Eno last Thursday for burial. Rev. W. J. Fulton conducted the funeral service and undertaker Floyd Ward directed the interment which took place at the Robinson cemetery. 
     Mrs. Blosser's maiden name was Augusta Rupe, daughter of Wm. Rupe of Kyger. She was about 33 years of age and was a highly esteemed lady. She leaves a husband and four children.

Gallipolis Tribune
1920
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                    Top of Page

Blosser, Homer

H. Blosser Dies; Rites 2 Sunday
     Funeral services for Homer Blosser, who died at his home at Carlton Thursday p.m., will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Rawlings-Coats funeral home in Middleport. He had suffered a stroke of paralysis on Friday and a few days before that was in Gallipolis with Dewey Swisher, a neighbor. He was 74 years old. Mr. Blosser's early years were spent around Kyger and in central Ohio.
     Surviving are three sons, Raymond of Middleport; Harold in the United States Marine forces somewhere in Australia;George of California; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Dew of Toledo; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Davis of Pennslvania and a brother, John Blosser, of Kansas.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 5, 1942
Transcribed by J. Farley

Board, Billy Snow  

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, August 27, 2004
copied by Marian Schoonover

Boatman, Frances

     Frances Boatman, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Boatman, of Kyger, died Tuesday evening of whooping cough and measles after a short illness, leaving the parents almost heart-broken over their loss. She was the only child and a bright little lass aged about three years, and was a favorite with all who knew her. The funeral services and interment were held Wednesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 6, 1904
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                         Top of Page

Boatman, Frances Bradbury

Mrs. Isaac Boatman's Death
The Unfortunate Result of a Most Unhappy Accident
     Mrs. Frances Bradbury Boatman, wife of Mr. Isaac Boatman, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dr. Jas. Johnston on Cedar street in this city at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening; December 12, 1899, in her 56th year.
     The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton at the Baptist Church at Cheshire, Thursday at one o'clock p.m., the interment following at Gravel Hill cemetery by Hayward & Son. The pall bearers for the sad event will be Messrs. Melvin Boice, Jonathan Rupe, M. C. Boice, S. F. Coughenour, Alex Scott and John C. Price. If the weather permits the funeral cortege will leave Dr. Johnson's residence in carriages at 11 a.m. Thursday. If not all will go up by train.
     The particulars which led up to Mrs. Boatman's death have been given and are familiar to our readers. It is sufficient to say that her son, Harlow, merchant at Proctorville, was going down to purchase holiday stock for his store, and thinking it would be a nice time for his mother to go down and visit her son Attorney R.J. Mauck, who had recently formed a law partnership there wrote to his mother to that effect. Mrs. Boatman accepted the invitation and she was to have started the 29th or 30th of November, and meet Harlow at Proctorsville, for the trip, but she was delayed and left here Saturday, December 2nd she and Harlow taking the new fast flying express on the O.R.R. for the city the next day.
     She was the daughter of the late Asa and Electa Bradbury, of Kyger, and a sister of Judge J.P. Bradbury, Hon. H.R. Bradbury, Hon. Wm. Bradbury, Mrs. Dr. James Johnston and Mrs. Samantha Buxton, the last of Arbuckle, W. Va.
     She was married first to the late Lewis Mauck in '66 and he died in '83. By him she was the mother of three children who survive her - Harlow, R.J. and Earl W. Mauck.
     She was married to Mr. Isaac Boatman September 3, 1889, and became a step-mother to Mr. Boatman's children by a former marriage - A.E. Boatman, Mrs. Dr. J.B. Johnston and Mr. John Boatman. To these she was a true mother and was dearly loved by them as she was by her own children and all speak of her in the most affectionate and endearing terms. It is said that two more congenial families were never brought together. Possessed of ample means, the double family grew up well educated, loving and kind, and an honor to both herself and husband who were greatly attached and devoted to each other.
     Mr. Boatman is not in good health and has been taking treatment in the city and timed his last visit to meet her here on her return and accompany her to their happy home at Kyger, which is now broken up by that ruthless and merciless visitor whose cruel hand no power can stay.
     Mrs. Boatman was a handsome, attractive lady, amiable and lovable and the rose and the evergreen will rest upon her tomb.

Gallipolis Tribune
December 1899
Transcribed by J. Farley

Boatman, Jennie [Coughenour]

Boatman Rites At 2 Wednesday Bidwell Church
     Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Coughenour Boatman will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday at the Bidwell Methodist Church in charge of Rev. J. L. Stephenson. Mrs. Boatman was a member of that church.
     Interment will be made in Gravel Hill Cemetery beside decedent's husband, Arthur Ellison Boatman.
Mrs. Boatman died early Sunday night while listening to the radio at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mildred Finley, in Cincinnati. Death had come like a flash while Mrs. Finley was in another room.
     Mrs. Finley reached Bidwell last night and the body was expected on the C. & O. train this afternoon. She selected the following pall bearers: V. Wymond Bradbury, of Kyger, Fred Mack of Cheshire, Lowell Glassburn of Bidwell, Sheriff Hatfield, Col H. R. Eckler and C. T. Robinson.

[Note: B. 1867 D. 1944, from tombstone]

Gallipolis paper
No dates
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                          Top of Page

Boatman, John S.

Death Claims John S. Boatman, Kyger
End Comes at 1 oClock Tuesday to Widely Known Citizen and Member of County Board of Education Former County Commissioner
     John S. Boatman in agricultural and political circles of the country since he was 21 years old, died at his home near Kyger at1o'clock today.
     There was a turn for the worse Tuesday forenoon, and his daughter, Miss Emily, of County Supt. Bradbury's office was called home. But it was known generally that his condition had been well-nigh hopeless for weeks.
     His distressing illness was due chiefly to a bladder infection. He had been bedfast at various and varying intervals during the last year or two, but his latest illness began early in the winter. Nearly a decade ago his vision became impaired, but medical skill arrested the progress of that affliction.

Well-Rounded Man
     Mr. Boatman was blessed with a keen sense of humor and a contagious cheerfulness that enabled him to face his affliction and difficulties and pursue the even tenor of his way under circumstances that would have disheartened the average person.
     During his long suffering he had the most tender care of wife and daughter and lifelong and loving friends and neighbors.
     His life was spent in the Kyger community __a useful life marked by kindness and generosity to a fault for those around him. Before he cast his first vote, he took a deep interest and an active part in politics and for more than a generation had been an important factor in every major county-wide political contest,. By reason of his wife acquaintance, genial nature, tact, diligence and astuteness he acquired an influence much greater than is usually allotted to those who make an avocation instead of avocation of politi[rest of article cut off]

[Note: Born 1875 Died 1935 April 2; Buried Gravel Hill]

Newspaper unknown
Date Not Listed
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Boatman, Mildred Mrs.

Gallia Native Dies Saturday
     Word was received here today of the Saturday death of Mrs. Mildred Boatman Whitlock, 78, at her home in Coral Gables, Fla. Mrs. Whitlock was born at Kyger, daughter of the late Arthur and Jennie Boatman. She spent her childhood in the Kyger area. She was a 1910 GAHS graduate, and in 1914, graduated from Miami University.
     She was twice married, first to John H. Finley. One son survives, John H. Finley, along with three grandchildren, of Coral Gables. Her second marriage was to Major General L. J. Whitlock. He preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1971.
     Cremation will be in Coral Gables with interment of the ashes in Cincinnati at a later date.

Gallipolis Tribune
1972
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                    Top of Page

Bobo, Vina

Accidentally Drowned
     Miss Vina Bobo of Point Rock, a sister of Leonard Bobo of Ewington, was accidentally drowned in a spring Friday while out picking ferns. She and another sister were keeping house for their aged father and while one was preparing dinner the other had gone to gather some ferns. When she failed to return in proper time they went to look for her and found her body partly submerged in the spring, her hands full of ferns as though she had seemingly started for home when she slipped and fell in the spring.
     The funeral was Monday at Point Rock. Many friends here will regret to learn of her untimely death as Miss Bobo was quite well known by many here.

The Gallia Tmes
Vol XXIII
Thursday, February 3, 1921
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Bocox, Fanny

In Memoriam
    BOCOX - It has been the will of the Eminent Commander to call home to His mansion above the spirit of Miss Fanny Bocox, who departed this life May 31st, 1889, aged about 17 years. She was a member of Victory Church, a consistent Christain, and during her illness she never failed to put her trust in the ---- God who watches over us all and carried her safely over the river of death. She was amiable and mild in disposition, and ---- and obliging in manners. During her short time here she made many friends, who with her relatives, mourn her sad demise, but are comforted with the hope that she is now with her loved ones who have gone to the sky, "where the soul is free from sorrow and death, and the tear never more dims the eye." Though the grave may hide from view the faces of our friends, yet it has no power to keep their memories from being fresh in our hearts. Father and mother will sadly miss her, but the Father in heaven will endow her with eternal splendor. Brothers and sister will miss her, but the door of her mansion is ever open to those she esteemed. The church militant will miss her, but the church triumphant has gained her. The fondest hopes of life fade away, but thanks be to God, "Dust thou art and unto dust returneth," was not --- of the soul.
     On the day following her death her remains were interred in the family burying ground, to await the sound of the ---ing trumpet on the resurrection ---.

[Note: Buried King Chapel Cemetery, Ohio Twp.]

Gallipolis paper
June 1889
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                        Top of Page

Bodimer, Charles W.

Met Death in River
Dam 26 Was Scene of Monday Morning Tragedy.
     Charles W. Bodimer, 35, a government lock tender employed at Dam 26 near Chambersburg, was drowned in the Ohio river about 8 o'clock Monday morning. Bodimer lived at Chambersburg and had reported off duty at about the hour named, and was leaving the lock when it is supposed he slipped and fell into the water. Within a few moments after he was missed the skiff he was using and his hat were observed floating down the river.
     The alarm was given and search was immediately begun in hopes of finding his body. It is said he was hampered by heavy clothing and this, combined with the cold water must have effectually prevented him from swimming to safety.
     Mr. Bodimer was a fine young man with hosts of friends. He was a native of Pennsylvania and came here several years ago when work on the big lock and dam was begun. He married Miss Clark, sister of Noah Clark, and she, with three young chidren, survives him. He had been studying for the ministry and intended making that his life work.
      The body was recovered by searches Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and brought to his home and prepared for burial. The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Clay Chapel by Rev. J. W. McConnell.

[Note: from stone at Clay Chapel Cemetery, Clay Twp., date of birth: 25 Sep 1884, date of death: 22 Mar 1915]

Gallipolis newspaper
March 1915
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin     

Bodimer, Charles W.

Charles W. Bodimer Drowned Monday At Dam Twenty-six
     Charles Bodimer, aged 35 years was drowned in the Ohio River at Dam 26 at 8 o'clock Monday morning. He was employed as a lock tender by the government and just gone off duty. No one witnessed the drowning, but it is supposed that he was getting into his skiff to cross to his home on the Ohio side of the river, the skiff and his hat being found floating upon the water a short time after he was missed. The body was found by fellow employees Monday afternoon a short distance below the spot where he fell into the river. He had on his overcoat and it is supposed that its weight prevented him from swimming to the shore.
     The funeral was held at Clay Chapel Monday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. J.W. McConnell.
     He is survived by his widow, who is a sister of Noah Clark, and three small children, who will have the sympathy of all in their tragic loss. Mr. Bodimer was a fine man with many friends. He came from Pennsylvania to work on the construction of the locks and secured a position as lock tender upon their completion. He was studying for the ministry and intended to make it his life work.

[Note: Death Certificate...Born Sept. 25, 1884 Alleghany Co., PA; died March 22, 1915; aged 30 years 5 months and 27 days. Son of John H. Bodimer born Scioto County, Ohio and Mary Towbridge born Gallia County, Ohio.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday, March 25, 1915
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                               

Bodimer, Charles Wesley II

    Charles Wesley Bodimer II, 58, a resident of Eureka Star Route, died in Holzer Medical Center this morning at 5 o’clock.
     He was born at Eureka Sept. 4, 1915, the son of the late Charles W. and Della Clark Bodimer. He attended Chambersburg Schook, and graduated from Gallia Academy High School with the Class of 1934. He was a salesman most of his life, was employed by Goldschmidt-Sydnor, Huntington, W. Va. and later operated a grocery store and service station at Eureka, and served as postmaster. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He served Gallia County two terms as Auditor in the 1950’s. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Chambersburg, and the Gallia Chapter of F. & A.M. at Chambersburg; was a member of the Rose Commandery No. 43, Gallipolis.
     He was married to Ruth Steele, a native of Logan, W. Va. In October 1943. She survives, with two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Anna Marie) Harrison of Erie, Pa. and Mrs. James (Charla) Ellott of Gallipolis; Charles W. III, a student at Ohio University and Lewis Claude, a student at Gallia Academy. Two grandsons and a grand-daughter survive. Two brothers, Byron E. Bodimer of Confluence, Pa. and Lewis H. of Eureka Star Rt. And one sister, Mrs. L. Claude (Iris) Miller of Gallipolis, survive.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller’s Home for Funerals.

Unknown publication
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley                                                                      Top of Page

Bodimer, John Henry

John Bodimer, Aged 91, Dies At Myers Home
Burial at R. Grande Thursday-Hour Not Yet Determined
     John Henry Bodimer, who was 91 years old last Oct. 14 died at 7:30 last night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Myers, beyond Rodney. He had been in poor health a year, but before that he was unusually spry and alert and a familiar figure on the streets of Gallipolis. For a while in December he was a patient at the Holzer Hospital.
     Mr. Bodimer, a painter by trade, spent about half of his years in Ohio, and most of that half below Bladen and at Clipper Mills. He was born Oct. 14, 1852, at Pittsburgh, the son of John Frederick and Mary Jane Sauder Bodimer.
     He married Elizabeth Trowbridge and to them 10 children were born. Eight of them survive, to-wit: George Bodimer, Pittsburgh; (Lena) Mrs. W. E. Myers, Bidwell R. D.; Mrs, Jessie Taylor, Gilbert and Frank Bodimer, all of Indianapolis; Ray, Chicago; Chester, Huntington; (Harriet) Mrs. S. A. Lamb, St. Louis. Charles died in 1915 and Fred in 1921-victims of accidents.
     Also surviving are 19 grandchildren - of whom eight grandsons are in the armed services and all but one of them now on foreign soil-and four great-grandchildren.
     Decedent belonged to the Ohio Chapel M. E. Church for a number of years but in late years attended the Methodist Church at Rodney.
     Funeral will be held Thursday and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rio Grande but early this afternoon the arrangements had not been completed.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Burial At Rio Grande Thursday--Hour Not Yet Determined
     John Henry Bodimer, who was 91 years old last October 14, died at 7:30 last night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Myers, beyond Rodney.  He had been in poor health a year, but before that he was unusually spry and alert and a familiar figure on the streets of Gallipolis.  For awhile in December he was a patient at the Holzer Hospital.
     Mr. Bodimer, a painter by trade, spent abut half of his years in Ohio and most of that half below Baden and at Clipper Mills.  He was born Oct. 14, 1852 at Pittsburgh, the son of John Frederick and Mary Jane Saunder Bodimer.
     He married Elizabeth Trowbridge and to them 10 children were born.  Eight of them survive, to wit: George Bodimer, Pittsburgh; Mrs. W.E. (Lena) Myers, Bidwell R.D.; Mrs. Jessie Taylor, Gilbert and Frank Bodimer all of Indianapolis; Ray, Chicago; Chester, Huntington; Mrs. S.A. (Harriet) Lamb, St. Louis.   Charles died in 1915 and Fred in 1921--victims of accidents.
     Also surviving are 19 grandchildren--eight grandsons are in the armed services and all but one of them now on foreign soil--and four great-grandchildren.
     Decedent belonged to the Ohio Chapel M.E. Church for a number of years but in late years attended the Methodist Church at Rodney.
     Funeral will be held Thursday and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rio Grande; but early this afternoon the arrangements had not been completed.

BODIMER RITES AT 1:30 [p.m.] THURSDAY

     Funeral services for John Henry Bodimer, who died Monday night, will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m.(CWT) at the Entsminger Funeral Home.  Rev. Kerr of Portsmouth will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Rio Grande.
     Pallbearers will be Claude Tope, Oak Day, George Hamrick, Charles and Byron Bodimer and Gene Starcher.

[Note: stone: died Jan. 20, 1944.   Death Certificate (Lena Myers-informant): John Henry Bodimer born Oct. 5, 1853 at Scioto Furnace; died Jan. 17, 1944 (burial Jan. 20) Springfield Township...90 years 8 months and 12 days of age.  His parents were John Bodimer and Mary SOWARDS; both born in Germany.  He was a widower.  His wife Mary Elizabeth was born Nov. 29, 1861 in Gallia County and died May 3, 1920 in Clay township at 58 years 5 months and 4 days of age.  Her parents were John and Mary Elliott Trowbridge.  She was buried in Bethel Cemetery]

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

Bodimer, Mary E.

Death of Mrs. Mary Bodimer
     Mrs. Mary E. Bodimer, wife of John H. Bodimer, living at Clipper Mill, this county, died about six o’clock Monday morning, May 3, 1920, after more than two years affliction with paralysis. She was the daughter of John and Mary Elliot Trobridge and was born in this county Nov. 29, 1861.
     She was married to Mr. Bodimer March 8, 1881. They became the parents of nine children who with the father survive her: George of Pittsburg; Roy and Gilbert of Chicago Heights, Ill; Mrs. Jessie Taylor and Frank of Indianapolis, Ill.; Chester of Kansas City, Mo.; Fred of Cleveland; Misses Lena and Harriet at home.
     She was a good christian [sic] woman and had been a member of the Methodist church for many years.
The funeral services will be at Bethel M. E. church, near Bladen, Thursday at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. R. P. McCarley, the burial following at the same place under the direction of Wetherholt & Entsminger.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 4, 1920
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark

Boggs, Anna

     Anna E. Boggs, 91, Point Pleasant, formerly of Widen, W.Va., died Saturday in Pleasant Valley Hospital after a brief illness. She was a Methodist.
     Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Eula Acree of Elkview, W.Va., Mrs. Beulah Robinson of Heaters, W.Va., Mrs. Olive Martin of St. Albans, W.Va., Mrs Malissa Dawson of Neele, W. Va., Mrs. Eunice Stocklass of Madison, Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Jarvis of Point Pleasant; and 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Walnut Grove Strange Creek, W.Va., with the Rev. Mark Stump officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at Stockert-Gibson Funeral home from 6-9 tonight. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.

Gallipolis Tribune
February 25, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

Boggs, Elza

Elza Boggs, 70 Passes Monday
     Elza Boggs, a former resident of Gallia county died Monday at his home near Bowling Green at the age of 70. Mr. Boggs was the son of John and Rhoda Boggs and lived near Gallia until about twenty-five years ago [when] he moved to Wood county where he had been engaged as a farmer. Surviving are his widow, who was formerly Clara Comer of this county, a son Fred and a daughter Lula at home. He was a brother of Fred Boggs of lower Fourth avenue and an uncle of Miss Bessie Comer and brothers and George R. Little of Gallipolis and of Mrs. Jessie Little Rankin of Dayton.
     The funeral and burial will be in Wood county tomorrow and Fred Boggs and daughter, Isabel left Monday evening and will remain until after the last rites.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth December 6, 1867, date of death May 16, 1937, mother's name on the death certificate is given as Mary E. Maloon. Believe he may be buried at Rudolph CE in Wood County, Ohio.]

Newspaper (prob. May 1937, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Comer-Lee file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                                  Top of Page

Boggs, James A.

OBITUARY
James A. Boggs
     James A. Boggs departed this life June 22, 1889, aged 45 years 10 months and 7 days. He was a member of the M.E. Church, having united with Bethesda when but fifteen years old and lived a consistent Christian until his death. He wan an honest,upright man; mild in disposition and kind and obliging in manner.
     During his short life here he made many friends, who with relatives mourn his loss. He will be greatly missed by society and the church but nowhere so much as his loving home where his widow and five fatherless children mourn their loss.
     The funeral services were held on Monday forenoon at Bethesda Church, the services being conducted by Rev Colwell and burial under the direction of Mr. Wetherholt, undertaker.

Gallipolis Paper
June 22, 1889
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Boggs, Mary

     Mrs. Mary Boggs, widow of the late James Boggs, of Walnut township, died on the 10th last. She was a native of Greenbrier County, W. Va., having been born there in 1806. For over sixty years she was a member of the M. E. Church. She leaves two children - James A. Boggs and Mrs. Elizabeth Niday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, May 22, 1888
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                         Top of Page

Boggs, Mary I.

     Mary Isabelle Boggs, 70, a resident of Sharonville died Tuesday at Woodside Manor following an extended illness. Born in Kanauga, Gallia County, June 25, 1915 to the late Fred and Ethel Roadarmour Boggs.
     She graduated from the Gallia Academy High School in 1933 and taught school for 37 years in Gallipolis and Princeton City Schools near Cincinnati. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gallipolis and Grace Bible Presbyterian Church of Sharonville. The only close survivors are six cousins including John Trotter of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Grace Bible Presbyterian Church at Sharonville with burial at 2:30 p.m. in Mound Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home, 10980 Reading Rd., Sharonville, Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 4, 1986
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner

Boggs, Matilda [Waugh]

Mrs. Matilda Boggs Died Early Sunday On Upper 2d Ave
     Mrs. Matilda Boggs, aged 89 years, died early Sunday morning at her home, 1159 Second avenue after an illness of but three days. Mrs. Boggs, whose maiden name was Waugh, had been in fairly good health for one of her years up to her last illness.
     She was the widow of James Annesby Boggs and is survived by one daughter and four sons - Mrs. Dan Davis of Northup, Thomas Boggs of Thivener, James, William and Lewis Boggs of Gallipolis. Mrs. Boggs made her home with the last named son. She was the last of her father's family.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the church at Bethesda with Rev. George Sagen officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of C. R. Halley.

[Note: Tomstone dates are: 5 Jan 1848 - 17 Jan 1937]

Gallipolis paper
17 Jan 1938
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Boggs, Matilda

Mrs. Matilda Boggs
     Matilda Anne Waugh was born at Waugh bottom Jan. 15, 1848. Died Jan. 17, 1937 at the age of 89 years. She was the daughter of Thomas and Miriam Solone Waugh. Other children born to this union were Marshall C., Sarah Jane, William Solone, George Esom, John Henry, Elizabeth Susan and James Travis being twins Mary F, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Alice. Matilda was the last surviving child of the Thomas Waugh family.
     She was united in marriage to James Ansley Boggs Jan. 25, 1877. To their union was born four boys and one girl: Ora Davis, Northup, O.; James A., Leslie E., Gallipolis. She made her home with Leslie E. and wife at the time of her death at 1159 2nd. Ave.
     She leaves to mourn her loss besides her children, 22 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and h___ of other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Swan Creek M. E. church and later moved her membership to Bethesda where it remained until her death.
     She was ill the past six years. One of her greatest afflictions being blindness. All that loving hands could do was done without success. She possessed a generous disposition and her life was employed in scattering seeds of kindness and by always having a smile for every one. She was a kind neighbor, a devoted mother, who was left a widow with five small children in the year of 1889. She was like the patriarch Job of old, that came to her grave at full age as a shuck of corn that cometh in season.
     Funeral services were conducted by Rev. George Sagen at Bethesda, pall bearers being grandsons, flower carriers grand daughters, undertaker, Coleman R. Halley.

Gallipolis newspaper
January 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                             Top of Page

Boggs, Thomas J.

Remembrance of Mr. Boggs
     Mr. Thomas J. Boggs, one of the O.H.E. fire victims, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 1920, after a night suffering known only by him. Mr. Boggs was 60 years of age, having been afflicted about 15 years.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Hamilton at Warsaw Kentucky, 19 years ago, who he leaves to mourn her loss. One little daughter Elizabeth being born to this union preceded in infancy. He was well known in upper part of town and especially by the school children who were his most interesting friends. He always had a smile and a kind word for each of them.
     Mr. Boggs's body was prepared by Undertaker Entsminger and taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Higgins where friends were permitted to view his remains, Mrs. Boggs having made her home with them for the past 5 years. Mr. Boggs was a devoted husband and father before his affliction, Mrs. Boggs being a devoted wife in return in time of affliction. Mrs. Boggs departed Thursday morning accompanied by Mr. Frank Higgins for Warsaw, Kentucky, where Mr. Boggs will be laid at rest in their home cemetery after funeral services in the home church which he always attended.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 16, 1920
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                     

Boggs, William E.

Dies At Home Of Daughter
     William E. Boggs, 81, a retired railroad man, who resided at 168 Jackson Pike, died at 6:30 a.m. today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. S. (Kathryn) Duncan of 2319 Mt. Vernon Ave., Pt. Pleasant. He had been in failing health for a year and his condition had been serious for three months, during which period he had been a patient at Holzer hospital.
     Mr. Boggs was a bill clerk for 35 years with the Hocking Valley Railroad and later the Chesapeake and Ohio. He had retired 12 years ago.
     He was born on Jan. 20, 1880 at Bethesda to the late Hensley and Matilda Waugh Boggs. His marriage to the former Donna Leslie took place in Gallipolis on Oct. 9, 1905, and she survives along with the following children, in addition to Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. C. A. (Muriel) Bennett of Columbus; Mrs. William (Louise) Henson of Toledo, William L. Boggs of East Lansing, Mich., and Elmer Boggs of Gallipolis. There are 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Other survivors are two brothers, Thomas Boggs and James Boggs, Gallia County commissioner, both of Gallipolis. A son Herbert and a sister and brother, Mrs. Ora Davis and Leslie Boggs, preceded him in death.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, August 16, 1961
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Boice, Ella C.

     At Point Pleasant, W. Va., Dec 12, 1867, Mrs. Ella C., wife of Charles Boice. Mrs. B. was the youngest child of the late Shepard and Martha Thaxton, of Gallia Co., Ohio. She was born at Malaby, this county, Nov 3d, 1855, and was 32 years 1 month and 9 days of age. She was afflicted many months and her sufferings were great, but she was patient and seldom complained.
     She professed faith in Christ when 20 years of age and united with the Baptist Church of White Oak, Ohio, of which she was ever faithful until death. She was respected by all who knew her. Being industrious, helpful and contented she made her home cheerful and drew about her a circle of warm friends. She leaves a companion and one child to miss her most, and many relatives and freinds to mourn their loss. Her funeral services were held at Second Kyger Church, in Cheshire township, conducted by W. J. Fulton, of Rio Grande. F.J.W.

Gallipolis Journal
Wed. Dec 28, 1887
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                          Top of Page

Boice, Esther Rothgeb

     Mrs. Esther Boice Widow of Capt. Bartlett Boice, Died Recently At Her Home In Spring Hill, Kansas,

Spring Hill, Kansas, March 30,
Special to The Times
     I am sending an account of the death of Mrs. Esther Boice, a former Ohio woman, a valuable lady of our community in Spring Hill, Kansas.
     Miss Clara Davis

     Mrs. Esther Boice, widow of the late Captain Bartlett Boice, passed away Monday night, March 27, 1922 at 10 o'clock at her home in Spring Hill, Kansas. On December 6th, she was stricken with a partial stroke of paralysis of her left side; although bedfast most of the time she enjoyed visiting with her many neighbors and friends, who came from near and far to see her. A little more than a week ago she suffered a relapse and her relief came in death.
     Esther A. Rothgeb was born near Addison, Gallia County, Ohio, April 17, 1844. At the age of 22 she was married to Capt. Bartlett Boice of Kyger, Ohio. They moved to Kansas in 1869 and located on their farm in Miami County. Here their four children grew to young manhood and womanhood. Sherman now lives in Paola, Kansas; Robert at Mahattan, Kansas and Miss Cora at Spring Hill, Kansas. Mary, their youngest daughter, died in 1901. Soon after the death of Mr. Boice in February, 1912, Mrs. Boice and Miss Cora moved to Spring Hill, Kansas, where the home now is.
     Mrs. Boice was one of the best of women. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a kind and helpful neighbor. She was a dutiful Christian, uniting with the Baptist Church when quite young and was a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church at Chiles, Kansas, at the time of her death. She had been an active member of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church of Spring Hill, Kansas, for a number of years.
     Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church of Spring Hill, Kansas, Wednesday afternoon, March 29, conducted by Rev. J.E. Woods, Pastor of the Baptist Church of Alta Vista, Kansas, assisted by Rev. I.F. Edwards of the M.E. Church of Spring Hill, burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
     Mrs. Boice was always faithful to her duty and ever to her God. Death had no fears for her. She was prepared and ready for the "Resurrection Life". The large attendance of friends were evidence of the high regard the community had for the memory of Mrs. Boice.

Gallia Times
March 30, 1922
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Boice, Hannah [Lindsey]

Passing Of Mrs. Hannah Boice
     Mrs. Hannah Boice, aged 86, passed away Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Bing, of Cheshire, where she had made her home for some years, being a patient shut-in from a fractured hip. She leaves besides the daughter mentioned a son, Arthur Boice, of Middleport, also two sisters, Mrs. Charles Guthrie and Mrs. John Lasley, both being in the West. She was a sister of the late Lewis Lindsey, father to Commissioner J.B. Lindsey.
Pomeroy Democrat

[Note: Death Certificate...Born Aug. 31, 1836 in PA; died April 17, 1922; age 85. Parents William and Hannah Lewis Lindsey. Burial in Gravel Hill in Cheshire Township.]

Gallia Times
April 27, 1922
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

Boice, Mary A.

Death of Mrs. Boice
    Mrs. Mary A. Boice, wife of Mr. Wm. Boice, sister of Mrs. Wilson Kerns and Mrs. A. A. Clark of this city died at her home near Cheshire Saturday evening, Sept. 6, 1902, at 8 o’clock, age 65 years. Deceased had been a sufferer from cancer for a number of years. The funeral occurred at Addison M. E. Church at 1 p. m., burial following at Bethel on Chickamauga.

Gallipolis Tribune
9/12/1902 (Friday)
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Boice, Mina [Mauck]

Mrs. Mina Boice Dies In Middleport
     Mrs. Mina Boice, whose illness was mentioned in Tuesday's paper, died Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Leota Schreiner, in Middleport. She had made her home there since the death of her husband, Melvin Boice, of near Kyger in 1931. Funeral services were to be held at the Schreiner home on lower Third street at 2 this afternoon. Burial will be in Gravel Hill cemetery.
     Mrs. Boice was 88 years old and is survived by one son, George Boice, of Columbus, and one daughter, Mrs. Dana Lyle of Philadelphia.
     Mrs. Boice was a daughter of Jacob Mauck, whose home was what in later years has been known as the Coleman property in Cheshire, the first house below the M. E. church. There Mina Mauck and Melvin Boice, who had served in the 53rd O. V. I. were united in marriage Jan. 1, 1868. Of the 32 persons who attended the nuptials 70 years ago only two survive, Squire M. C. Boice, a brother of the groom of that day, and Mrs. Melissa Switzer of New Jersey, a cousin of the bride and the mother of Assistant Postmaster C. H. Switzer here.

[Note: The dates on her stone are 1849-1938. Date of death on death certificate is February 8, 1938 and her father’s name is given as John.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1938, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Erwin file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                              Top of Page

Boice, Nancy Virginia [Swisher]

Cheshire Woman Died on Visit
Mrs. Nancy Virginia Boice Died Friday Night at Syracuse
     Mrs. Nancy Virginia Boice, 74, widow of Curtis Boice, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Thomas Rodgers at Syracuse in Meigs County about midnight on Friday, Feb. 3, 1928. Mrs. Boice had been visiting Mrs. Rodgers about two weeks when she was taken ill and passed away.
     She had no children but leaves several step-children and other relatives. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church in Cheshire Monday afternoon, burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery.

[Note: Death Certificate...born Jan.29, 1853; died Feb. 4, 1928; 74 years 6 days of age. Parents: Soloman Swisher and Sophia McCarty. Buried as Nannie.]

Gallia Times
Feb. 9, 1928
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Boice, William Arthur

Arthur Boice Dies At Home In Middleport
     Arthur Boice, 71, seriously ill for a year, died Sunday at his home in Middleport. Though his young manhood had been spent near Kyger, his home being on the sire of what is now Harlan Athey's home, he had worked at the Hobson shops for 37 years, 22years as a foreman , and retired about three years ago.
     Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Boice; one daughter, Jess Johnston, of Columbus, who was injured in an auto accident last Thursday when speeding to the bedside of her father; and one granddaughter, Betty Lou Johnston; and one sister, Mrs. J. Ed Bing of Cheshire.
     William Arthur Boice was a most jovial man and had a host of friends in Gallia and Meigs counties. Funeral services were to be held at the residence at 2o'clock today by Rev. F. C. Kreager of the Middleport Baptist church. Burial at Gravel Hill, Cheshire, by Ewing of Pomeroy.

[Note: Dates from tombstone 1864-1935]

Newspaper Not Named
Feb 6, 1935
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Bolles, Joshua W.

Died
Bolles--In this City on the 18th of May, 1874
      JOSHUA W. BOLLES, aged 78 years.

Gallipolis Journal
May 21, 1874
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                           Top of Page

Bonecutter, Charles F.

     Charles F. Bonecutter, 86, a longtime resident of Rio Grande, died around 1 a.m., Saturday at his home. He was born in Mason County, W. Va., in February, 1881, to Richard and Cynthia Steed Bonecutter. He was married to the former Hazel Roberts, who preceded him in death 14 years ago.
     Mr. Bonecutter is survived by two sons and three daughters, Aubry Bonecutter, of Toledo; Robert Bonecutter, Belle, W.Va.; Mrs. Betty Bixler, California; Violet, Pittsburgh, and Floris, at home. Three sisters survive, Mrs. Minnie Milliron and Mrs. Zona Slayton, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Viola Casey, Gallipolis Ferry.
     He was a retired school bus driver for the Raccoon Elementary District. Arrangements are incomplete. They will be announced by the McCoy Funeral Home, Vinton.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
May 14, 1967

Bonecutter Rites Slated Tuesday
     Services for C. F. Bonecutter will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, Rio Grande, with Rev. Bruce Unroe and Rev. C. A. Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton anytime before the services. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the services. Pallbearers will be Frank Petrie, Jr., Glen Ward, Homer Harrison, Wendell Evans, Harold Howard and Wade Evans.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 15, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                       Top of Page

Bonham, Harry Randolph

Harry Bonham Dies Suddenly
     Harry Randolph Bonham, 53, died at his residence, 19-½ Pine St., at 5:15 a.m., Tuesday. His death was caused by a heart attack. Miller’s ambulance was called to the home and he expired before he could be rushed to the hospital. He is survived by his wife, a son and daughter.
     Mr. Bonham moved here some months ago and for a time operated the French City restaurant. He came here from Athens, where as a pipe fitter, he helped to install the sewage disposal plant. He was a native of Kanawha county, W. Va., where he was born Oct. 16, 1901, the son of Harry and Frances Hudnall Bonham. His body is at Miller’s Home for Funerals and on Thursday will be taken to South Charleston where funeral services will be held.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, May 24, 1955

Services Thursday For Harvey [Harry] R. Bonham
     Funeral services for Harvey [Harry] R. Bonham, who died suddenly Tuesday morning, will be held at the Keller Funeral Home in Dunbar, W. Va., at 2 p.m., Thursday. Rev. Richard Polk will officiate and burial will be made in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston.
     Friends may call at Miller’s Home for Funerals until the body is taken to Dunbar shortly after noon Thursday. Mr. Bonham formerly operated the French City restaurant and had been a resident of Gallipolis for about a year.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, May 25, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Boodon, James

James Boodon Called by Death
     James W. Boodon, 84, died early Tuesday morning in the Muncy Valley Hospital, Williamsport, PA. Mr . Boodon was an uncle of Tribune News Editor Jim Porter, and a brother-in-law of Mrs. Stella Booton. He is survived by two sons, John Boodon, now in Germany, and Paul Boodon, Williamsport. Mrs. Booton is the widow of Chauncey Booton, half- brother of the decedent.
     Mr. Boodon was born Feb. 21, 1868 in Gallipolis to Ira Wesley and Rowena Blankenship Booton. Two half-brothers survive, Orland Booton, Macon, Ga. And Arn Welker Booton, Delaware, and one half-sister, Mrs. Floyd (Carolyn) Major, Charleston.
     Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at a Williamsport funeral home with burial in Williamsport cemetery.
     Railroad postal clerk on the Chicago-Pittsburgh line, Mr. Boodon had been retired for several years.
An error made when he accepted postal employment, spelled his name Boodon, and he continued that name throughout his life.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 2, 1952
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                          Top of Page

Booth, Jordan

Jordan Booth Dead
End Came Sunday Afternoon Following Second Stroke
     Mr. Jordan Booth, 68, died Sunday afternoon at his residence on Third Avenue, after a decline for a year and a half and two paralytic strokes. He leaves a widow and three children, Clarence, Wanita and Wayne, all adults and all at home.
     The funeral will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the residence, conducted by Dr. Cherrington, the interment by Hayward following at Pine Hill near Evergreen.
     Mr. Booth was for many years a farmer in Springfield Township, but has lived in Gallipolis about fourteen years. He was a member of Grace M.E. Church, a quiet, reserved and good man, who leaves many friends.
Two sisters, Mrs. Scott of First Avenue and Mrs. Miller of Wilkesville, also survive him.
     The pall bearers will be Will Donally, Ed Morrison, Alden Howell, Charles Stevers, Luther Donally and Edward Miller.

[Note: Death Certificate..born May 24, 1848; died July 9, 1916. Parents: Hiram Booth and Minerva Mannering. Married July 21, 1875 Nellie Cherrington]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 10, 1916
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Booton, Orland H.

O. H. Booton, 83, Retired Editor, Dies
     Orland H. Booton, 83, a retired newspaper editor and publisher, and native of Gallipolis died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in a Macon, Ga., hospital. Mr. Booton had recently suffered a stroke.
     Mr. Booton was born here in October 1877, the son of the late Ira W. and Elisabeth Welker Booton. His father a Civil War veteran was the founder of the Gallia Times and Mr. Booton started his newspaper career on that paper. He later worked on an East Liverpool newspaper and then became publisher and editor of the Mingo Republican at Williamson, W. Va., and was associated with several other West Virginia newspapers.
     He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, having been an officer in the Gallipolis company commanded by the late Capt. Verne Boyle. Just this past summer, Mr. Booton wrote a series of letters to this newspaper which related many interesting facts about his early life in Gallipolis, and the journalists of his period. He was a contemporary of the late Squire Mauck and Harry R. Hurn.
     Mr. Booton is survived by one sister, Mrs. Floyd Major of Charleston, W. Va. Brothers and sisters who preceded him were Chauncey, Ira, James, Mrs. Jesse Henke, and Mrs. J. Sherman Porter, Sr.
His first marriage was to the former Maude Kerns, and she preceded him in death. Children who survive that union are Mrs. Alle (Ann) Cole of Macon, Ga., Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Osborne of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Angelo (Helen) Dizens of California and Orland Jr., of Charleston, W. VA. There are seven grandchildren. He is survived by his second wife, Mary, a former Spencer, W. Va. Teacher.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral Home, Rev. Warren H. Wilson will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery.
     Local relatives who survive are Mrs. Carolyn Butterfield and Mrs. Crilla Stiverson, nieces, Senator J. Sherman Porter a nephew and a sister-in-law, Mrs.Stella Booton.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 5, 1961, page 1
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                          Top of Page

Booton, Sarah Elizabeth [Welker]

Mrs. Ira Booton Died Suddenly
Well Known Resident Passed Away At Home Here Monday Afternoon
     Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Booton, aged 76 years, died quite suddenly at her home on First Avenue opposite the Holzer Hospital, at four o'clock Monday afternoon. She had been in failing health for some time and had been confined to her bed with severe cold for several weeks. Funeral services were held at her late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. J.R. Field, interment following in Pine Street Cemetery.
     Mrs. Booton was the widow of Ira W. Booton, who died in 1917. She was a member of Grace M.E. Church of this city and active in many lines of church work. She is survived by children Chauncey H and Mrs. Adolph Henke of Gallipolis; Orland H. of Williamson, WV; Ira W. of Ashville NC; Mrs. Floyd Major of Charles, WV and step-children James W. Booton of Beaver, PA; Mrs. J. Sherman Porter of Lexington, KY and Mrs. J.H. Sublette of Chicago.
     She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Silas Welker of Morgan Township and leaves two brothers, Emmett Welker of Bidwell and Clarence Welker of Columbus and two sisters, Mrs. Oliver White of Wilkesville and Mrs. Allen Edmundson of Meigs County.
     Mrs. Booton enjoyed many close friendships of long standing in this city where she had lived so long and her taking away brings sorrow to many.

[Note: Born Feb. 7, 1850; Died March 9, 1925]

Gallia Times
March 12, 1925
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Borden, Alexander

Death of Alexander Borden
     Alexander Borden, well known old colored resident died Saturday night, in his 88th year. He was born in France and spoke French. His last wife and a number of children survive. He was an excellent citizen and well educated. The funeral was held this afternoon from his son Jonah’s home by Rev. O. P. Wright. Interment by Wetherholt at Pine street.

[Note: Born about 1830. Died March 24, 1917. No stone.]

Gallia Times
March 30, 1917
Transcribed by Sheri Culler                                                                                Top of Page

Borden, Sgt. Charles A.

Two Separate Military Funeral Services Scheduled Here Sunday For War Dead
     Two military funerals will be held here Sunday for Gallipolis war heroes who died for their country in World War II. They are Pvt. Ray Casto, whose body will arrive at 8:28 p.m. today at Kanauga and whose funeral is set for 2 p.m. Sunday in the Church of the Nazarene (See story, page 7), and Sgt. Charles Andrew Borden, whose funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Paint Creek Baptist Church, the Rev. B. H. Davis, pastor, officiating.
     The Air Force sergeant was 24 years old when his airplane was shot down Aug. 5, 1944, over Germany. He was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Gallipolis to Charles S. and Emma Mudders Borden. He was graduated from Gallia Academy High School.
     Charles Borden had been a foreman at Curtiss-Wright in Columbus after having been employed at the Douglas Aircraft Corp. in California early in the war. He was a tail gunner in the service.
     The decedent is survived by his parents and these brothers: Forrest Borden, Sr., GSI power plant employee, the Rev. Nyle Borden, Rio Grande College student and former state chaplain of the VFW; and Nelson Borden, now in school in California.
     Sgt. Borden is also survived by two half-brothers and one-half sister: Lemuel Randolph, Springfield, and Arnold Randolph, Columbus; Mrs. Iva Jackson, Gallipolis.
     The funeral, under auspices of Gallipolis Post 4464, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was arranged by Miller’s Home for Funerals. Burial will be made in Pine Street Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Merlin Johnson, Robert Casey, David Liggins, Robert Lee, Thomas Dunsmore, Jr., and James Mitchell.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, June 2, 1949
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Borden, Charles S.

Death Claims C. S. Borden
     Charles S. Borden, 86, a resident of 1312 Eastern Ave., and a retired plasterer, died at his home at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday. He had been in failing health the past year.
     Mr. Borden was born in Morgan Twp., Gallia County, on Mach 12, 1887, son of the late Fredric and Sarah Wilson Borden. He married Emma Mutters Randolph. She preceded him in death Feb. 10, 1967. Three sons survive; Forrest and Nyle of Gallipolis, and Nelson, Los Angeles. One son, Charles, died in service in 1944.
     One step-son, Lemuel Randolph, preceded him in death. In addition to the sons, a step-son Arnold Randolph of Columbus survives and a step-daughter, Mrs. Iva Randolph Jackson of Gallipolis. Ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive.
     Charles Borden was the last of his family. Four brothers, Jonah, Frederick, Nelson and Alex, and one sister Zella Preceded him in death, along with a niece Ida Ford.
     He was an active member of Paint Creek Baptist Church, joining the church in 1913. He served as a trustee or deacon for more than 40 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller's Home for Funerals.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug 15, 1973

Borden, Charles S.

Annouce Services
     Services for Charles S. Borden will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Paint Creek Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Pine Street Cemetery. Rev. Grover G. Turner, pastor, will officiate, assisted by Elbert McGhee.
     Friends may call at Miller's Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Pallbears will be Robert Casey, Thompson Casey, George Gilmore, Walter Scott, Thomas Dunsmore, and Charles Sanders. Honorary pallbearers will be Alfred Burton, John Casey, William Carr, Frank Washington, Hugh Walker and Robert Howell.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 16, 1973
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                           Top of Page

Borden, Lester

    Lester, the six year old child of J. M. and Mary Borden, of Maple Shade, died Thursday morning of spinal trouble. The funeral will be held this afternoon, interment following at Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, October 19, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Borton, Rachel Ruth

     Rachel Ruth Borton, 64, a resident of 1015 Second Ave., died at 12:10 p.m. Friday in the Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health for several years. She was a retired employee of the ASCS Office following 23 years service there. Prior to that, she was employed by Milk Marketing Assn.
     Born Oct. 14, 1918 in Gallia County to the late Truman Burnett and Stella Smith Burnett. Mrs. Borton was a 1937 graduate of Gallia Academy High School.
     Survivors include a son, Ricky, of Gallipolis, two grandchildren; six brothers, Woodrow of Addison; Claude, Clyde, Robert, Truman and Vinton, all of Gallipolis; two sisters, Mrs. William (Helen) Strickland of Hartselle, Ala., and Mrs. Richard (Maryanne) Bowman of Gallipolis. A brother, Morris, preceded her in death April 29, 1965.
      She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Rio Grande and was a former member of the Gallipolis Emblem Club.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Lusher officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Sunday Times Sentinel
May 15, 1983
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                         Top of Page

Boster, Carrie Fulks

Boster Funeral To Be Held At Bethel 2 Thurs.
Fourth 1941 Death From Other Than Natural Causes
     Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Fulks Boster, who killed herself some time Monday night or Tuesday morning, will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday at Bethel church, back of Bladen and near her girlhood home. Rev. Jennings Cremeens will officiate. Burial in the churchyard there by Stevers. This evening the body will be taken to the home of Fred Fulks, a brother of the decedent, between Bladen and Mercerville.
     Can anyone recall in late years the suicide of any other Gallia county woman? Mrs. Boster's death was the fourth in the county so far this year from other than natural causes. Paul Wagner killed himself here Jan. 2. Six days later Harry Richard Baird was killed in an auto accident in Green tp. Homer Woods was crushed to death by a steam shovel on Feb. 20. Paul White of this city was drowned on Jan. 17, but that occurred outside the county's boundaries.
     In a sitting posture atop a rock cliff in an isolated section of a near-wilderness in Greenfield tp., Mrs. Boster--widow of William N. Boster--fired a .22-rifle bullet through her brain and then toppled backwards into the water of Symmes Creek. There was a fall of 10 or 12 feet.
     A son is said to have found the body. After it was recovered, it was found to be rigid and in the posture assumed when the shot was fired. Deputy Sheriff Dickey found the rifle half-buried in the creek bottom. Members of the family attribute the rash act to a mental condition that had been slowly growing worse.

Greenfield Township Woman Kills Self
     Mrs. Carrie Fulks Boster, 60-year-old widow of William N. Boster, committed suicide by shooting Tuesday at her isolated farm home in Greenfield township, and her body fell into the waters of Symmes Creek. Coroner N. H. Foster and Deputy Sheriff Dickey were called and made the finding of suicide at 2 p.m.
     Ill mentally, Mrs. Boster disappeared from her home Monday and later several persons made search for her without avail. Indications were she fied a shot into her forehead with a small caliber rifle, and pitched into the stream.
     Mrs. Boster is survived by sons, Brady, Gilbert, Bert and Chester, all of the home neighborhood.

[Note: date of death from funeral home records: 22 April 1941]

Gallipolis newspaper
April 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                             Top of Page

Boster, Cecil

Boy Shot by Father
     One of the saddest tragedies in the history of the county occurred last Wednesday, when George E. Boster accidently shot his eight year old son, Cecil, killing him instantly. The family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Boster and sons Roy, Herbert and Cecil live in the old Flack home on F. F. Thorniley's farm near Raccoon Island in Clay Township. Mr. Boster had a couple of guns and as one of them was not in working order, his son Roy worked on it Wednesday morning, attempted to repair it. After dinner Boster took the gun and laid it across his lap, took the cap off the tube, inserted an awl in the tube and began to tap the awl with a hatchet to open up the tube. The boy Cecil was seated on the porch a short distance away. Suddenly the gun was discharged and the boy received the full charge in his lungs, some of the shot passsing through his heart. The dying boy rose to his feet and started toward his father, who caught him in his arms but the boy died without speaking while being carried into the house.             
     Coroner Mack was sent for and found that his death was caused by accidental shooting. The funeral services and burial were held Thursday. The father and family are grief-stricken over the terrible affair and will have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow.

[Note: Death certificate gives dates as: Born 19 Sep 1904 - Died 21 Aug 1912]

Gallipolis paper
Aug 21, 1912
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                   

Boster, Dardin M.

Dardin M. Boster, Sycamore Street, Died At 5:30 A. M.
     Dardin M. Boster, 43, who had worked for Raymond Hoy, furniture manufacturer here and in Huntington for 27 years, The Tribune was told, died at 5:30 a. m. He suffered from tuberculosis and had been ill since last December at his room in the home of Mrs. Dixie Bowen on Sycamore St. He was born in Montgomery, W. Va., Aug. 7, 1903, a son of the late Reuben Boster and of Birdie Boster, who is still living in Huntington.
     Dardin married a score of years ago and is survived by two sons, Charles, a soldier, stationed in Okinawa, and Dardin, Jr. of Barboursville, W. Va. He is survived also by the following brothers and sisters: Roy, also an employee of the Hoy furniture factory; Arnett Boster, Columbus; Carl and Burl Boster, Huntington; Mrs. Charles Walters, Gallipolis, (living on Shoestring Ridge).
     Funeral will be held at Entsminger’s chapel at 2 p. m. Monday. Burial in Pine St. Cemetery.

Gallipolis Tribune
1946
Transcribed by Lew Casey                                                                                 Top of Page

Boster, Delbert Eugene

McKinley High School Teacher Dies
     Delbert Eugene Boster, aged 29, of 406 Sixteenth Avenue , teacher of civics and history at McKinley Junior High School, died, Monday night, of peritonitis, following an operation for appendicitis, to which he submitted 10 days ago at University hospital.
     He was also a former teacher of civics and history at Eleventh Avenue Junior High School , and a former coach in football, basketball, and baseball in the Wellston High School . During the past three years he has been enrolled at Ohio State University, working for his master's degree, and was to have competed his study there next summer. He received his bachelor's degree at Rio Grande College .
Five brothers, Gordon of Beloit, Harry of Kinsman, Dallas of Cleveland and William and Lawrence of Columbus, survive. Mr. Boster was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Wellston, and the Christian Church of Gallia County .
     Funeral services will be held, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the P. E. Rutherford County Chapel, a 2383 North High Street , and the body will be taken to Gallia County , Thursday, where services will be held in the Macedonia Church, at 10:30 a.m., followed by burial in Macedonia Cemetery, by the P. E. Rutherford Co.

Civics Teacher at McKinley Dies
Peritonitis Follows Operation for Appendicitis – D. E. Boster's Career Cut Short
     Delbert Eugene Boster, 29, of 406 Sixteenth Ave., died of peritonitis, following an operation for appendicitis at University hospital. Boster was a teacher of civics at McKinley Junior High School, and previously taught civics and history at Eleventh Av. Before coming to Columbus he coached athletics at Wellston High School. He had been ill for ten days, and since the operation last Thursday his condition was known to be serious.
     During the last three years he had been taking work at Ohio State University on his mater's degree. He obtained his bachelor's degree at Rio Grande State College. He was to have completed his work at Ohio State next summer. His plan for making additional preparation for his chosen work was in keeping with his conscientious effort to be every day the best possible guide an preceptor for those pupils with whom he came in contact.
     Many activities about the school will feel the loss of Mr. Boster. Besides his regular teaching, he has had charge of the Student Court, Student Council, and the Traffic Squad. These organizations are the channels through which student self-government found expression, and the success of students participation at McKinley is largely a tribute to Mr. Boster's organizing ability.
     In addition to this, Mr. Boster was the one who organized intramural athletics for the boys of the school for the lunch periods, giving a form of organized play in which all the boys could participate during this only play period of the school day. Great was the interest developed in this form of activity. Through these many activities he made many contacts with the pupils of the school, all if whom looked to him as a leader worthy of admiration and respect. Their liking for him was attested by their attitude of sincere mourning upon receiving word of his death.
     He was unmarried. He was survived by five brothers, Gordon, Beloit , Ohio ; Harry, Kinsman, Ohio ; Dallas, Cleveland, Ohio, and William and Lawrence of Columbus.
     Boster was a member of the Masonic lodge at Wellston and the Christian Church of Gallia County .
Funeral services were held Wednesday evening, at 7:30 at the chapel of the P. E. Rutherford Undertaking Company, which was largely attended. Floral offerings were furnished by the pupils and teachers of the school. Burial was to be made Thursday near Gallipolis, beside his father and mother.

Copied from pages typed by J. W. Chambers                                                      Top of Page

Boster, Delbert S.

D. S. Boster, 72, claimed
     Delbert S. Boster, 72, Rt. 2, Crown City, died at his home around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday. He had suffered a heart ailment several years. A painter and automobile salesman, Mr. Boster, was born in Gallia County on Oct. 4, 1900, son of the late George E. and Sarah Johnson Boster.
     He married Edith Brucker on Dec. 24, 1926, at Grace Methodist Church. She survives, along with one daughter, Mrs. Julius (Hilda) Janey, Gallipolis. Two grandchildren, Scott Allen and Kimnberly Janey, survive.
Four brothers preceded Mr. Boster in death. He was the last of his immediate family.
     Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Miller's Home for Funerals with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug 16, 1973
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Boster, Dell

Dell Boster Dead
     Dell Boster, a well known young man employed by the Empire Furniture Company, passed away at his home on Upper Second Avenue on Friday morning, May 8, 1914, at the age of 26 years. His death followed a three weeks' illness with typhoid fever. The funeral was at Macedonia Church Sunday morning, the services being conducted by Rev. Reece, pastor of the United Brethren Church in Huntington, W.Va. The remains were laid to rest in the Macedonia Church Cemetery by undertaker Wetherholt.
     The deceased is survived by his widow and one child; his mother, Mrs. Samantha Boster of Gallipolis; a sister, Mrs. L. J. Sheets of the O.H.E., and by four brothers, Thomas of Lecta, Owen of Rudy, W.Va., Chauncey and Rudolph of Sitka, Ohio. Mr. Boster was an industrious young man of good character and the public will extend their sympathy to the family in its great loss.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 14, 1914
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                       Top of Page

Boster, Emily [Kerns]

Mrs. J.R. Boster Dies Sunday Of Apoplexy
78 Years Old, Was Mother Of Eight Children
     Mrs. J.R. Boster, aged 78, died suddenly at her home on 3rd Avenue Sunday evening, of apoplexy, as she was recovering from an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Boster, who was Emily, the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. George Kerns, was born in Gallia County, coming to this city about 20 years ago.
     She is survived by eight children, Owen of Huntington; Mrs. Charles Baker, Raccoon Island; Mrs. H.H. Porter, Crown City; Mrs. Ernest McCall, Thievener; Mrs. E.L. Robertson, California; Carlton, Radner, Ohio; Kerns, of this city and Miss Roxie at home and these brothers and sisters, Mrs. J.F. Kaufman, Hume, IL; Mrs. Will Huron, Chesapeake, O.J. Kerns, Stoddard NE and Charles Kerns, Columbus. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
     Funeral services will be conducted at Macedonia Church Tuesday at 2 P.M., by Rev. John Porter and burial there in charge of A.E. Tope.

[Note: Born: Sept. 1848. Married John R. Boster on June 24, 1864 in Gallia County.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan. 17, 1923
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Boster, Emma Josephine [Wood]

Wife of K. M. Boster Dead
Rites Tues.
     Mrs Emma Josephine Wood Boster, who had been seriously ill for some weeks, died at 3:10 Sunday afternoon. She was the wife of Kansas M. Boster and they lived at 141 Fourth avenue. Mrs. Boster was a most estimable woman and well-known here and in several country districts. She was in her 83rd year, having been born Sept. 23, 1854, in Perry tp. and was the daughter of William and Amelia Smith Johnson.
     Decedent had been married three times. Her first husband was the late James M. Wood and they were married March 17, 1870. She married Solon Wood on Nov. 24, 1911. She and Mr. Boster were married March 17, 1932, by Rev. H. M. Smith. She is survived by one son, Jerome Wood, who has lived for 30 years at Everett, Wash., but who had been with her during her last illness. There is a surviving sister, Mrs. Caroline Noel of Columbus.
     Funeral services will be held at the Church of God at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Mr. Smith in charge. Burial at Old Pine by A. E. Tope.

[Note: buried as Emma J. Wood in Old Pine Cemetery, date of death: March 21, 1937]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 22, 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                             Top of Page

Boster, Harvey

Harvey Boster Dies After Short Illness
Last Rites Friday
     Harvey Boster, aged 65, died Wednesday afternoon at his home on upper Fourth avenue after a short illness. Although Mr. Boster had had a bad heart condition for some time his death is attributed to intestinal influenza with which he had suffered about two weeks.
     Mr. Boster was born in Harrison township the son of John Floyd and Letitia Ward Boster. He lived there until about sixteen years ago when he came to Gallipolis and had been employed in that time at the O.H.E.
     He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Carrie White Boster, two daughters and a son: Hilah Nelle, who is the wife of Cleo McCall, of upper Second avenue, Katherine and Floyd at home. He also leaves two sisters, Miss Florence Boster and Mrs. Huldah Lusher of Guyandotte.
     Funeral services will be conducted at his late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. H. M. Smith. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery by A. E. Trope.

[Note: Date of death: March 27, 1940, born 1874]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 28, 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                         

Boster, Isaac

Isaac Boster
     Mr. Isaac Boster, of Harrison township, died Tuesday evening about 7:40, after an illness of about seven months of heart disease. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Masadonia [sic - Macedonia] church and burial at the cemetery by Wetherholt.
     Mr. Boster was a son of Cleopilis and Margaret Boster and was 62 years, two months and 24 days old. He was married to Elizabeth Niday Sept. 1, 1870 and two children were born to them, one dying in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. Ola Higgins. His wife survives him and he is also survived by the following brothers: Elza of Sidney, Ohio: Marion, Mercerville; John of Harrison township; also two sisters, Mrs. Francis Boster, Huntington; and Mrs. Sarah Neal, of Illinois.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, September 20, 1907
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux                                                                          Top of Page

Boster, James

Tired of Life
Gallipolis Man Shoots Himself Through The Head
     James Boster, a well known carpenter of this city, who is a single man and lived with his brother, Rube on Third Avenue, shot himself through the top of his head Sunday afternoon at 3:30 on Court Street near Wetherholt's Undertaking establishment, with a 32 caliber revolver.
     The bullet entered his head above the right ear, passed through his brain and out on the other side. It paralyzed him and knocked him unconscious and he laid at Wetherholt's ever since, breathing, until one o'clock this afternoon, when he died. Many stories are afloat that he had been despondent for some time and contemplating suicide, but we have been unable to verify them.

[Note: James Monroe Boster born Sept. 10, 1848; died Dec. 18, 1916. Buried Macedonia Cemetery, Harrison Township. Parents: Washington Boster and Jemima Leadmond]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Dec. 18, 1916
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Boster, Jesse [Kerns]

Death of Mrs. Boster
     Mrs. W. H. H. Boster of Hilton, died of dread typhoid fever Friday, September 24, 1909, after a three weeek illiness. Her maiden name was Jessie Kerns, being a daughter of Mr. Ansel Kerns, of Hollis. 
     Besides her husband she leaves seven sons, the oldest 16 and the youngest 2 years of age. She is also survived by her father, one brother Joseph Kerns of Angel, and two sisters.
     Mrs. Boster was a most estimable lady, respected by all who knew her and popular with all. She was a member of the United Bretheran Church and a good christian lady. Her death is deeply deplored and her relatives will have the sympathy of everyone in their great sorrow. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Porter at Macedonia Church, interment following by Undertaker Myers.

Gallipolis Bulletin
October 1, 1909
Transcribed by Carl E. Queen                                                                             Top of Page

Boster, Kerns

Kerns Boster Died At Home 11 Last Night
Rites To Be Held At Baptist Church Sunday P. M.
     Kerns Boster, of whose hopeless illness there has been mention in these columns, died at 11 o'clock last night at this home, 132 Fourth avenue, He was in his 57th year. Mr. Boster, a native of Harrison tp., had been in failing health a couple of years and had been bedfast for some months. He was a carpenter and molder and most of his years were spent in Gallipolis. He was born Oct. 8, 1885, and was the youngest of eight children of J. Reuben and Emily Kerns Boster. The father is well remember for his political acumen and activity, though he was never a candidate for important office.
     Kerns Boster was married twice. His first wife was Lulu Burnett and she was the mother of these five children who survive them: Russell Boster of Huntington, Mrs. Alice Eggleton of Gallipolis, Richard and William (who were reared in the home of their aunt, Miss Roxie Boster) and Geraldine Boster of Cheshire. There are two grandchildren, Johnnie and Ronald Eggleton.
     Decedent is survived also by his second wife, who was Ada Saunders, and the follwing sisters and brother: Mrs. C. W. Baker, Clay tp.; Mrs. Ernest McCall, Harrison tp.; Carl Boster, Delaware, o.; and Mrs. E. L. Robertson of Banning, Calif.
     Funeral serevices will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the First Baptist church, of which Mr. Boster was a member, with Rev. E. Griffith Evans, acting pastor, in charge. Interment will be made in Mound Hill cemetery by C. R. Halley.

[Note: from stone date of death: 16 Jan 1942]

Gallipolis newspaper
January 1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                        

Boster, Lavina

Neck Broken In Fall Aged Lady Is Killed
Funeral Services for Mrs. K. M. Boster To Be Wednesday
     Mrs. K. M. Boster, 73 of Alice, this county, died at her son's home in Chillicothe Monday morning after a fall down celler steps. Mrs. Boster's neck was broken by the fall.
     Mrs. Boster had returned with her son, Homer Boster, to his home in Chillicothe, after a family reunion Thanksgiving day at the Boster home in Alice. She had spent the week-end with her son's family and was preparing to return to her home Monday morning. The famly had arisen early, in order to make the trip. It was believed that while Mrs. Boster was alone in a room she started to leave the house, opened the wrong door and fell down the basement stairs. She was unconscious when her son reached her, and remained unconscious until she died, a short time later.
     Mrs. Boster, before her marriage was Miss Lavina Lewis. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Chauncey, of near Vinton; Homer of Chillicothe, and Gus of Cincinnati; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Beard of near Wilkesville, and Grace whose home is in Greenfield. A sister, Mrs. Virginia Boster, makes her home with her daughter Mrs. W. C. Haskins, Grape Street, Gallipolis.
     Mrs. Virginia Boster, who is 87 years old, is the last member of a family of thirteen children. She and her sister married cousins of the same name.
     The body of Mrs. K. M. Boster was brought to her home from Chillicothe Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Morgan Center.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov 29, 1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                          Top of Page

Boster, Mary

     Mary Alice Boster, 92, of Thurman, died Monday night at Holzer Medical Center following a long illness. She was born Nov 15, 1892 in Guyan Township to the late Lorenzo and Phoebe Ann Thompson Brumfield.
     Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Arlie Anna) Davis of Patriot, Mrs. Raymond (Catherine) Casey, Mrs. George (Audrey) Brewer and Mrs. Chester (Beulah) Boster, all of Thurman, and Mrs. David (Doris) Jones of Akron; two sons, Williams Sims of Kingston and Charles E. Sims of Circleville; and one brother, Herschel Brumfield of Crown City; 18 grandchildren and 29 grandchildren [as written]. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles E. Sims and Gilbert Boster, one son, one brother and two sisters.
     She was a member of the Thurman United Methodist Church and Thurman Grange and was an honoray [sic] member of United Methodist Women. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Thurman United Methodist Church with Rev. Dirk Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery at Thurman. Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

[Note: Died Monday, Oct 7, 1975]

Gallipolis paper
1975
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Boster, Virginia

Mrs. Virginia Boster, 88, died Friday, Dec. 28, 1928 , at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Haskins, in this city. The funeral was Sunday at Macedonia Church in Harrison Township by Rev. J. L. Porter. Mrs. Boster was the mother of three children the late W. H. H. Boster, Mrs. Haskins, and Mrs. J. N. Kerns of this city.

Copied from pages typed by J. W. Chambers

Boster, William

William Boster Dead
     William W. Boster, 63, died Monday of last week at the home of his brother, Jacob Boster, in Huntington.  Funeral services were at Macedonia Wednesday. He leaves a brother, George of Bladen and two sisters, Mrs. W.N. Williams and Mrs. Al Williams and another brother James, all of Thivener.

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

Boster, William

    William Boster, 66 of Nitro, WV died in South Charleston WV in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness Tuesday. Born Dec. 2 1926 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Kerns Boster and Lula Burnette. He is survived by one son William Boster Jr. of Nitro, WV, one step-son Paul Estes of Nitro WV, one brother Richard R. Boster of Deserts Springs, Calif. and one sister Geraldine Bostic of Hillard, Ohio.
     He was a disabled veteran of Workd War ll, serving in the U.S. Navy and a member of VFW and Amvets. He was a former employee of American Schools and The Gallipolis Daily Tribune as a sprots writer.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Bartlett Chapmean Funeral Home 409 Sixth Ave. St. Albans, WV. with Rev. Tom Huff officiating . Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Pliney, WV. Friends may call Thursday at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sept 16, 1993
Transcribed by Marian Schoonover  

“Os” Bostic Dies in His 77th Yr.
Rites at Bethesda Church Tuesday Afternoon
     Alvin Osco Bostic, 76, died at 1 p.m. Sunday at the home of his brother. Emmett Bostic, near Bladen. That he was critically ill had been made known in these columns.
     Prior to his last illness, Mr. Bostic had lived on upper First Avenue for some years and probably half of his lifetime was spent in Gallipolis. For a considerable time, he was a close associate of the late Rudy Mack, attorney.
     Mr. Bostic was a son of R. F. and Matilda Hively Bostic and was born in Walnut tp., Nov. 25, 1865. He married Dora Marcum and the surviving children of this union are Harley Bostic of Parkersburg, Mrs. Ruth Morrison of Tuscola, Fla., Mrs. Mildred Spencer of Charleston, Mrs. Fay Lowry of Belle, W. Va. There are two brothers, Everett of Columbus and Emmett.
     Funeral services will be held at the Bethesda Church at 2 o’clock Tuesday, with Rev. Earl Cremeens in charge. Burial there by O. E. Elliott.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Feb. 23, 1942
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                       Top of Page

Bostic, Annie M.

Annie M. Bostic Called By Death
     Annie Maria Bostic, 74, died at the home of Charles Cargo, Bladen, at 2 a.m. today after a lingering illness. She was born to W.B. Cash and Margaret Rumbaugh, March 26, 1878 at Winfield, WV. She was the widow of George Bostic, who died Sept. 25, 1951.
     Five sisters and three brothers survive: Mrs. Charles Cargo, Bladen; Mrs. Emma Baker, Winfield; Mrs. Myrtle Rose, St. Albans; Mrs. Hattie McGill, Red House; Mrs. Pearl Sheets, Millbury; Clarence Cash, Athens; Everett and William Cash, Winfield, WV. A sister, Mrs. Clara May Hoffner, Middleport, preceded her in death.
     Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Conely officiating. Body will be at home Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. until the time of the services. F.L. Stevers has charge.

[Note: Death Certificate...born March 26, 1878 Winfield, WV; died July 8, 1952; aged 74 years]

Gallipolis Paper
July 1952
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Bostic, David F.

David F. Bostic Dies At Home This Morning
Funeral Is Set For 4 P.M. Sunday At Residence
     At 2 o’clock this morning death ended the long and distressing illness of David Floyd Bostic. He passed away at his home which occupied a site alongside his birthplace, near Mt. Olive church in Walnut Tp. Family and friends have known of his hopeless condition, and there was a turn for the worse on Tuesday. Over a period of years he had suffered a series of strokes. He was tenderly cared for by his wife Rose Grace Bostic and his youngest son and wife Mr. and Mrs. David Bostic Jr. Nothing was left undone that would allay his suffering.
     Mr. Bostic was in his 72nd year, having been born Feb. 7, 1871. He was a son of Thomas and Caroline Reamsnyder Bostic-the latter a native of Germany and the former of German descent.
Mr. Bostic was regarded as one of the old wheelhorses of the Democratic party in this county. He had served as a member of the County Board of Elections and he had friends in every township.
     Surviving besides the wife (who was a Keller) and the son already named are six other children: Roy F. and Maurice Bostic, Mrs. Oscar Reese and Miss Magdalene Bostic, all of Columbus; Robert Bostic, Huntington, and Mrs. Ralph Schrader of Glen Rock, N. J. One of the surviving nephews, Otto Bostic Jr., was reared in the D. F. Bostic home. There are also two brothers and a sister living: Otto Bostic and Mrs. E. E. Wiseman of Bowling Green, Landon Bostic of Patriot.
     Mr. Bostic was a member of the Patriot lodge of Masons. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 4 o’clock Sunday by Rev. Orville Hall of Zanesville, under Masonic auspices. Interment will be made in Olive cemetery by W. W. Phillips of Waterloo.

[Note: From death certificate date of death June 5, 1942.]

Newspaper (prob. June 1942, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Bostic file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Bostic, Emma

Died
Emma Bostic
     Emma Bostic died at her father's residence, in Ohio Township, November 22, 1881, in the fourth year of her age.

                                                                          J.B.M
Gallipolis Paper
Nov. 22, 1881
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

Bostic, George

Bostic Services Set Thursday
     George Bostic, 68, died at his home on Teens Run Road, near Bladen, at 10:30 a.m. today. He had been ill for some time. He was a farmer. Mr. Bostic's parents were Millard F. Bostic and Nancy Houck. His widow is Annie M. Cash.
     Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Elm[missing letters] Hull, Bladen; Mrs. Foster (Minnie) Brooyles, Bladen and brothers Emory, Bladen and Chauncey, Fostoria.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Providence Baptist Church. The Rev. David Bates will be in charge. The body will remain at the F.L. Stevers Mortuary until 1 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be at Providence Cemetery.

[Note: Death Certificate: born March 5, 1883; died Sept. 25, 1951; aged 68 years 6 months and 20 days.]

Gallipolis Paper
Sept. 1951
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Bostic, Gladys

     Gladys Bostic, 76, Gallipolis, died Thursday, June 25, 1998 at her residence. Born July 20, 1921, in Gallia County, daughter of the late Edgar and American Ellen Roush Donnally, she was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gallipolis.
     Surviving are her husband, John C. Bostic, whom she married June 24, 1939 in Greenup, Ky.; a daughter, Rosalie (John) Jarvis of Gallipolis; four sons, Charles (Cathy) Bostic, Kenny (Sue Ann) Bostic and Rodger Bostic, all of Gallipolis, and Donald Lee (Lisa) Bostic of Chicago, Ill.; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister Melba Abbott of Point Pleasant, W. Va.
     She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Bostic Meadows, in 1993, and by a brother Billy Donnally.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Willis Funeral Home, with Pastor Archie Conn officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, June 26, 1998
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

Bostic, John C.

     John C. Bostic 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 23, 2005 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on June 3, 1919 in Gallia Co., Ohio son of the late David V. and Nellie Collins Bostic. He was married to Gladys Donnally Bostic on June 24, 1939 and she preceded in him death on June 25, 1998. John was retired from the Evans Packing House with 40 years of service where he was a foreman and a butcher. He was a World War II US Navy veteran; a charter member of the V.F.W. Post 4464; and a member of the First Baptist Church in Gallipolis, and a former member of the Patriot Grange.
     Surviving is his daughter Rosalie and John Jarvis of Gallipolis, and four sons, Charles and Cathy Bostic, Kenny and Sue Ann Bostic, Rodger and Mary Bostic all of Gallipolis and Don Lee Bostic of Chicago, Ill.; a son-in-law Charles Meadows of Gallipolis, a sister-in-law Melba Abbott of Pt. Pleasant, WV; 12 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gladys Bostic in 1998, a daughter Betty Jane Meadows; 4 brothers Arnold, Ray, Emmett, and Emory Bostic; 2 Sisters, Audrey Malone, and Effie Mayes.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Joseph Godwin officiating. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call on Tuesday December 27, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
December 24, 2005
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart                                                                     

Bostic, John W.

John Bostic, 74, Dies in Columbus
Born And Reared At Mercerville; One Daughter Survives
     Funeral services for John W. Bostic, 74, of 140 Eureka Ave., Columbus, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Noble L. Allen funeral home with the Rev. Howard Schoof officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery.
     Mr. Bostic, a native of Mercerville, suffered a stroke five weeks ago and his relatives hereabouts were aware of his serious condition.
     He was a son of David Bostic and his mother was a Pope.  He married Cora Fraley, a sister of the late John and William Fraley.  The Bostics located in Columbus about 30 years ago.  For many of those years he was janitor at both the W. Broad St. and John Burroughs schools.  Mrs. Bostic died about two years ago.
     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Columbus; a brother, Albert Bostic, Dayton, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Price, Evansville, Ind., and Mrs. Rippe, Seattle, Wash.
     Mrs. John Fraley and son, Loren, and Mrs. Fairy Fraley Moore will attend the rites.  They had visited the Bostic home during Mr. Bostic's last illness.

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

Bostic, Mabel

Mrs. Bostic Is Claimed At 62 In Huntington
     Mrs. Mabel Bostic, 62, a native of Gallipolis, died at 2 p.m. Saturday in Huntington. She was born here Nov. 16, 1900, daughter of the late James E. and Lottie M. Betz and spent her early years in this community.
     Her marriage to Robert T. Bostic of Cadmus took place in 1922, and he survives along with a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Kilgore of Huntington. There are two grandchildren. Other survivors are four brothers and a sister, Max Betz of Gallipolis, Charles Betz of Columbus, Robert Betz of Langsville, Albert Betz of Athens and Mrs. Edith Duckworth of Roanoke, Va. Attorney Robert S. Betz of Gallipolis is a nephew. Two brothers who preceded her in death were Lawrence of Nitro, W. Va. and Homer of Gallipolis.
    Mrs. Betz was a member of the First Baptist Church. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Steel Funeral Home in Huntington. Burial will be in Huntington. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 15, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Bostic, Minnie [Sowards]

Services for Mrs. Bostic, Held Monday
     Following her death Saturday at the family home near Bladen, funeral services for Mrs. Emory C. Bostic were held in Providence Baptist Church Monday afternoon by Rev. Jennings Cremeens.
     Mrs. Bostic was born in Guyan Township nearly 63 years ago. Her husband, sister, Mrs. John Beaver of Northup, and brothers, Eustace and Fred Sowards, survive her.
     She was a member of French City Council, Daughters of America, and that organization was represented at the last rites.

[Note: from Stevers Funeral Home, date of birth: 1878, died 10 May 1941, burial in Providence Cemetery]

Gallipolis newspaper
May 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                             Top of Page

Bostic, Ray Stanley

     Ray Stanley Bostic, 77, Gallipolis (Eureka Community), died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999 in Grove City.
Born July 30, 1922 in Gallia County, son of the late Vinton Nellie Collins Bostic, he retired in 1985 as a machinist from the Columbus Bolt Works. He was both a U.S. Army and Navy veteran of World War II, and was a member of the VVFW Post 4464, Gallipolis, and American Legion Lafayette Post 27. He was a Master Mason, and a member of the Gallia Lodge 469, Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio.
     Surviving are two sons, Robert Raymond(Shelly) Bostic of Galloway and Raymond William Bostic of Columbus: a granddaughter; two brothers John Bostic of Gallipolis, and Emory Bostic of Newark; his former wife Barbara Galloway Bostic of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Effie Mays and Audrey Malone, and a brother, Arnold Bostic.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Cremeens Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James Patterson officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery, near Lecta. Friends may call at the chapel from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Masonic services will be conducted in the chapel by Gallia Lodge 469 of the F & AM at 8 p.m. Friday. Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Post 4464 and American Legion Lafayette Post 27.

Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 1999
Transcribed by J. Farley

Bostic, Stanton Simeon

S. S. Bostic, 76, of Walnut Tp. Passes Away
Funeral Rites for Retired Grocer Are Set for 2:30 Wednesday At Bethesda
     Stanton Simeon Bostic, retired grocer of Northup R.D. died at the Holzer Hospital at 4:20 Monday afternoon. He had been brought there two weeks ago last Sunday and underwent an operation for prostate trouble. His illness began but a few weeks before that.
     Mr. Bostic was in his 77th year, having been born in this county on April 27, 1863, the son of Robert F. and Matilda Ann Hively Bostic, who were natives of Virginia. Formerly he was in the grocery business in Guyandotte. From there he moved back to this county and opened near Bethesda but quit business two or three years ago.
     When a young man he married Dora Jones, who died years ago. Five children were born to them, but the only survivor is Mrs. A. J. Ropeter, who lives but a short distance from her father's home. There are two grandchildren, Don C. and Catherine Grace Bostic, both of Indianpolis. Also surviving are three brothers, A.O. (Os) Bostic, Gallipolis; J. Everett Bostic, Columbus and Emmett T., Bladen.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. C.W. Frye at Bethesda at 2:30 Wednesday. Interment at the same place by O.E. Elliott.

[Note: In a second clipping (memorial) date of death August 27, 1939. Two of his sons died in infancy- Thurman Esco and Stanley Otho. Daughter Matilda Grace died in 1910 and another son, Edwin O. died in 1923.]

Newspaper (prob. August 1939, Gallipolis; the memorial September 15, 1939) clippings found in the Simmerman files, Bostic file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                              Top of Page

Bostic, T. O.

T. O. Bostic Rites Set for 1 Monday
Burial Will Be In Olive Cemetery Near Cadmus
     Arrangements for the funeral of Thomas Otto Bostic, who died Wednesday at Bowling Green, have been completed. The last rites will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Olive Methodist Church, near Cadmus. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state from 11 to 1 p.m. and the casket will not be opened after the service.
     Mr. Bostic was a native of Gallia County and was 69 years old last March 6. Death was sudden and was from a heart attack. He was twice married - his first wife, to whom he was married in 1905, was Daisy McDaniel and they were the parents of a daughter, Margaret, who now lives at Bowling. [sic] His second marriage, after his first wife's death, was to Zana Hively, who survives with three children: Herman of San Diego, Calif., Freda of Paulding and Otto Jr. (Jerry) of Gallipolis. He also leaves a brother, Landon, and a sister, Mrs. Esco Wiseman, both of Bowling Green, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
     He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Bowling Green.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 3, 1946
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Bostick, Phoebe

Phoebe Bostick, 77, Dies In Walnut Tp.
     Mrs. Phoebe Duvall Bostick, 77, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Collins, near Flag Springs, at 1:30 Tuesday. She had been ill a week and death was the result of heart disease. Decedent was the widow of Thomas Bostick, who died 10 years ago.
     Four sons and four daughters survive: Dow, Riley, Vinton, Lozier, Mrs. Lela Duteil, Mrs. Lottie Collins, Mrs. Lennie Harmon and Mrs. Loma Bostick. There are also two sisters and a brother: Mrs. Isabelle Justice, Sciotoville; Mrs. Emma Jones, Athalia, and Joey Duvall, Huntington.
     Short funeral services will be held at Walnut Ridge at 2 Friday. Burial at the same place by O.E. Elliott.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth January 31, 1860; date of death March 31, 1937; father George Duvall; mother Mary Irion.]

Newspaper (prob. March-April 1937, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Bostic file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                              Top of Page

Bostock, Bessie King

Bladen Native Dies At Sapulpa, Okla.
     Mrs. Bessie King Bostock, wife of Frank Bostock and a native of the Bladen community, died last Saturday at her home in Sapulpa, Okla. She was a first cousin of Curtis and Emary A. Clark and W. A. Lanier of the lower end of the county. Interment was made at Sapulpa.
     Decedent was a daughter of the late Albert H. King. She is survived by, in addition to the husband, four children: Alberta of Miami, Fla.; Violet and Mary Jane, at home; King Bostock of Tulsa; a sister, Ethel Joyce, Sapulpa; and a brother, Ralph C. King of the King Box & Lumber Co . of Huntington.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote “Feb. 6, 1937” on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1937, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Bostic file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Boston, Clemma F.

    Clemma F. Boston, 86, formerly of Eureka Star Route, Gallipolis, died Sunday afternoon at Pinecrest Nursing Center. She had been in failing health for several years, serious for seven months. Born Oct. 5, 1891, in Ohio Township to the late John Elizabeth Halley Cox, she was married June 5, 1913, in Gallipolis to Harry A. Boston, who died Feb. 20, 1959. She is survived by two sons, Lowell M. Boston, Gallipolis, and Buell H. Boston, Columbus, and a sister, Mrs. Sadie Day, Gallipolis. There are six grandchildren. Three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
     She was a member of Providence Baptist Church, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Alfred Holley officiating, and burial will be in Providence Cemetery.

Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 16, 1977
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley                                                                      Top of Page

Boston, George W.

    BOSTON - GW, grandfather of Mrs I Kaufman, 2344 Eastern Ave. Funeral Friday 1 oclock pm from Fourth Christian Church, Eastern Ave and Waldon Street. He died Oct 13 1903

Cincinnati Enquirer
1903
Transcribed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Boston, Howard

In Memory
     Howard, son of William and Emma Boston, was born Sept. 30, 1904 and died Aug. 7, 1921, aged 16 years 10 months and 7 days. He leaves a father, mother, brothers and sisters, Harry, Mrs. Stacey Harbor, William, Mrs. Edna Bartlett, Mrs. Flora Barcus, Mrs. Myrtle Clark, Emily and Ithamer at home. Mary preceded him to a Heavenly home.
     Howard was the third son of Brother and Sister Boston. He was converted and joined the Providence Church in the year 1919 and continued a faithful member until his death. It was the privilege of the writer to stand before him in Sunday School for a number of years, then to see him sweetly saved as a soldier for Jesus. He heard the admonition of God, "Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth." "While the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them" "Or the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel be broken at the cistern. Then shall the dust return to the earth and the spirit to God who gave it."
     After conversion he ran swiftly in the way of truth...He studied the word of God, and confided in his teacher his desire to attend the Sunday School convention and was appointed a delegate by the school...He was taken sick a short time ago with leakage of the heart, and the best physicians were of no avail...At the close of the Lord's day all thought Howard was better, when his sister-in-law noticed he was sinking, called the family and his mother raised him in her arms, and the next breath he was in the arms of Jesus.
     To the mother and father the vacant chair will cause unbidden tears to flow. The brothers and sisters will miss his kind, loving, helping hands, the Sunday School class his bright cheery smile, but he has entered into the joys of his Lord. May we all, like one of old say. "He can not come to me but I shall go to him."        By His Sunday School Teacher.                    
     Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 9, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Earl Cremeans at Providence Church and he was laid to rest in Providence cemetery by Undertaker Coleman Halley of Mercersville.

Gallipolis paper
Aug. 7, 1921
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                          Top of Page

Boston, Ithamar J.

    Ithamar J. Boston, 72 of Rt. 2, Crown City, died at 11 p.m. Monday at his residence. Born March 15, 1909, in Gallia County, son of the late William and Emily Wooten Boston he was a retired electrician.
     Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Flora Chambers of Rt. 2, Crown City and Mrs. Stachey Broyles of Centenary; a brother, William of Rodney. Two brothers and four sisters also preceded him in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Unknown publication
July 17, 1981
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley                                                                   

Boston, John

John Boston Dies At Martin's Ferry
     John Boston, formerly of this county, died at 3:15 Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Catherine Houck, at Martins Ferry, Ohio. C. R. Halley brought the body to his mortuary and from there it will be taken to decedent's old home near Providence Church on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Surviving besides the daughter are these three sons: George, Isaac, and James Boston.

Gallipolis Tribune
1942
Transcribed by Lew Casey                                                                             

Boston, Mary Jane [Patton]

Boston: Mary Jane (nee Patton) beloved wife of George W. Boston, Jan 5, 1902 at 6:00a.m. age 80 yr
6 mo 27 day at home of grand daughter Mrs. I. Kaufman 2344 Eastern Ave city (Gallipolis papers please copy)

Cincinnati Enquirer
1902
Transcribed by Jacquelyn Woolley                                                                      Top of Page

Boston, Nancy [Gilmore]

OBITUARY
     Nancy Miami Gilmore, daughter of John and Sarah Trotter Gilmore, was born Nov. 18, 1844 in Gallia County, and died at her home in Chambersburg, Mar. 29, 1921, aged 76 years, 4 months and 11 days, after a lingering illness of four months. She had an attack of pneumonia and never seemed to regain her strength. She gradually failed and at last succumbed to death from heart disease.
     She was married to Ithamar J. Boston at Mercerville by Rev. Caldwell Oct. 24, 1866. She has been a life-long resident of this county, with an exception of a few years when they lived in Bridgeport, Belmont county, O. She was a good woman and a devoted wife, a kind and generous neighbor and a sincere friend in time of need. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to all humanity. Her works will follow her.
     She hath done what she could to administer to the sick when and where she could, to send flowers for the dead to all the funerals in the neighborhood, caring for the graves in Bethel cemetery without regard to whose they were, stranger, relative or friend, strewing flowers on all alike. This community has met with a sad loss for she will be greatly missed. She was known as "Aunt Am" to a host of friends, and children loved her dearly.
     She leaves to mourn their loss a devoted husband, they having lived happily together for 54 years.
Our sympathy goes out to him and her two brothers, M. L. Gilmore of Huntington, W. Va., and T.W. Gilmore of Chesapeake, O., and to the only sister, Mrs. Phoebe Pollock of Huntington, W. Va.

                    A precious one from us has gone,
                    A voice we loved is stilled.
                    A place is vacant in our home,
                    Which never can be filled.

[Note: Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp.]

Gallipolis newspaper
March 1921
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                            Top of Page

Boston, William B.

    William B. Boston, 90, Bidwell, died at 4:20 p.m. Monday in Pleasant Valley Hospital after a three-year illness. Born Dec. 1, 1892, at Guyandotte, W.Va., son of the late William and Frances Wooten Bosten, he was an employee of American Car & Foundry and a plumber. He was also a member of Eureka Masonic Lodge.
     He was married first to Florence Windom in 1914, and she also preceded him [in] death in 1959, and the second time to Edith Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, William L. Boston of Coolville, Joe Francis Boston of Franklin and Garland Boston of Jackson; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Flora Chambers of Bladen; six stepchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 22 step-great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Miller’s Home for Funerals in the former Warehime Funeral Home, with the Rev. Nathan Turner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rio Grande. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 3, 1983
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley                                                                   

Bovie, Lucy Vernon  [Alexander]

Mrs. F. M. Bovie Dies Here Friday Morning
Aged Lady Had Been Invalid Years Two Years
Was Member of Prominent Family
     Mrs. Lucy Vernon Bovie, 78, wife of F.M. Bovie, died at her home on State street Friday morning at 10 o'clock, after an attack of apoplexy. She had been an invalid for about two years, but had not been confined to bed until the hour of her last illness. She had been feeling as well as usual Thursday but Thursday evening had felt better. The attack of apoplexy came Friday morning shortly after nine o'clock and she died within the hour.
     Mrs. Bovie was born April 24,1849 at Summerville, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Marilla Alexander. Shortly after her birth her parents moved to to Gallipolis, where she lived nearly all her life. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal church.
     She was married November 23, 1870 to Mr. F. M. Bovie, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Bovie celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1920. Five children were born to them, George F., J. Harley and Verne M., and Elizabeth and Marilla. Venre M. died last year in San Francisco.
     Surviving are her husband, two sons, George F. Bovie and J. Harley Bovie of Gallipolis, and two daughters, Mrs. Everett Morgan of Marion, Ohio, and Mrs. Ira Kail of Huntington, W. Va.
     Funeral services will be announced later.

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

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 3, 1927
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                              Top of Page

Bowen, Charles Edward

Charles Bowen Dies Saturday
Rites Wednesday For Coalton Native
     Charles Edward Bowen, 78, former steamboat man, railroad tie-maker, and Mound Hill Cemetery worker, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday in Holzer Hospital, where he had been a patient for 29 days. Coronary thrombosis and heart trouble were listed as the causes of death.
     Mr. Bowen worked on steamboats until July 7, 1915, when two of his brothers, George and Tude, Kanauga, drowned in the sinking of the steamer Conroy at Cincinnati; then he quit the river and never went back to it. He left the business of making railroad ties to become an assistant at Mound Hill Cemetery, but he resigned three years ago because of poor health.
     One of nine children of Elias and Sarah Jane Statts Bowen, the decedent was born April 8, 1872, in Coalton, Jackson County. A sister and the two drowned brothers preceded him in death, but his surviving brothers and sisters are Noah, and Lewis, Gallipolis; William, Henderson, W. Va.; Mrs. Fred (Mary) Jolly and Mrs. Dan (Virginia) Lewis, Gallipolis.
     Mr. Bowen was twice married. His first wife, the former Mary Allen, died 25 years ago, and they are survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Edna) Ferguson, Huntington. His widow is the former Laura Norris, and Mr. Bowen is survived by two daughters born to this union: Cora, at home, and Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Lunsford, Harrodsburg, Ky.
     When he was a small boy, Mr. Bowen’s family moved to West Virginia, but he came here 50 years ago and had made Gallipolis his home ever since. His address was 648 First Ave.
     Friends may call at Miller’s Home for Funerals, where final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Vernon Shaffer, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, officiating, and burial will be made in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 1950 (DOD: 10 June 1950)
Transcribed by Lew Casey                                                                                 Top of Page

Bowen, Sarah J.

Death Claims 2 Women, Each 85 Years Old
     Two women of the same age--one a resident of Gallipolis, the other of Rodney, passed away Thursday. Mrs. Sarah Bowen, aged 85, died Thursday afternoon at the home for aged women conducted by Mrs. Bessie Higgins on First ave. between Spruce and Pine in what was once the John Vanden home. Mrs. Bowen, the mother of William (Bunt) Bowen, was admitted to the home about two weeks ago and was then in a serious condition.
     Funeral arrangements will not be made until the children get together. "Bunt" has been in Huntington for a year or more. The body is at the mortuary of George J. Wetherholt & Sons.
     Mrs. Bowen was a widow of Ehas Bowen.

[Note: There is a tombstone for Sarah J. Bowen at Pine Street Cemetery, 1851-1936.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 24, 1936
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                          

Bowles, Mary

Death of Mrs. Mary Bowles
     Mrs. Mary Bowles, highly esteemed colored citizen of this city passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, of complications. She was 85 year(s) old. She leaves to mourn her loss son and daughter, Mr. John Bowles of Cincinnati, O., and Mrs. James Hill of this city, beside several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
     Funeral will be conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hill at 2:30 Tuesday by Rev. Madison. Burial in Pine street cemetery by Undertaker A. E. Tope.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 16, 1930
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                              Top of Page  

Bowman, Maggie E. [Grady]

     OBITUARY - Maggie E. Grady was born Jan. 31, 1874, at Vinton, O., after three months of severe suffering, from a complication of diseases. The deceased was converted and united with the M. E. Church at the early age of five years, from which faith she never wavered.
     At the age of 20 years, she was united in marriage with R. L. Bowman of Middleport, O., to which union were born two children, Lucile May, age four years, Harold Chase, age three months, who with their father still survive her. Deceased has one sister, Mrs. John Shively, of Vinton, two brothers, James and John Grady who live with their parents at Vinton.
     Deceased lived a consistent christian life and died triumphant in the faith. She suffered patiently and was fully resigned to her heavenly Father’s will. She often spoke during her sickness of her hope in Jesus and exhorted her friends to meet her in Heaven.
     She was a true devoted wife, and daughter, and leaves a kind affectionate husband, together with other loved ones who mourn their very great loss.

[Note: First paragraph is verbatim from the obituary that appears in the paper and obviously some text is missing. Buried in McGhee Cemetery in Huntington Twp.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, November 4, 1899
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Bowman, Mary Ann

     Mary Ann Bowman, 77, of Gallipolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a long battle with cancer. Born May 8, 1931, in Kanauga, she was the daughter of the late Truman and Stella Smith Burnett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Richard Lewis Bowman, whom she married on Sept. 4, 1950, and who preceded her on Oct. 17, 1993. Also preceding her are two sisters, Rachel Borton and Helen Strickland, and five brothers, Morris, Woodrow, Robert, Clyde and Vinton Burnett.
     Mary Ann was retired from the medical equipment business, of which she was a founder/co-founder of Family Oxygen and Medical Equipment and prior to that, Bowman worked at Robins and Myers. In earlier years, she and her husband owned and operated Bowman’s Grocery. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     She is survived by five children, Sherri (Bart) Repass, Lewis (Nikki) Bowman, Dan (Missy) Bowman, Sue (Keith) Blankenship, and Gary (Connie) Bowman, all of Gallipolis; 17 grandchildren, Angie (Scott) Curfman, Nathan, Richard, Evan and Ann Bowman, Jeremy (Tracy) Johnson, Matt and Marea Johnson, all of Gallipolis, Trevor Bowman of Toledo, Ben, Erin and Brett Bowman, Andy, Brody and Richelle Blankenship, all of Gallipolis; Lisa (Andrew) Meyn of Lebanon, Ohio, and Brad (Brittany) Bowman of Pensacola, Fla.; and nine great-grandchildren.
     She is also survived by two brothers, Claude Burnett of Kanauga, and Truman “Harry” (Sue) Burnett, Jr., of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; several nieces and nephews, and a special caregiver, Ronda Phillips of South Point.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan 11, 2009, at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Brad, Nathan, Richard, Ben, Brett and Evan Bowman, and Andy and Brody Blankenship. An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, January 9, 2009
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                         Top of Page

Bowman, Virgie M.

     Virgie May Bowman, 96, formerly of 1008 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, died at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mercy Hospital, Portsmouth.
     Born Oct. 17, 1897 in Gallia County, daughter of the late George and Ann Walters Long, she was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of Gallipolis. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Bowman and three sisters and three brothers. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Eugenia Rife of Springfield and two nephews in Gallia County.
     Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Madison officiating. Burial will be in St. Nick Cemetery, Clay Township. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today.

[Note: died April 16, 1983]

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

Bowman, Wilsie Souder

Mrs. Bowman, Teacher’s Mother, Taken
     Mrs. Wilsie Souder Bowman, 79, died at 1 a.m. today at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mary Gibeaut, 18 Portsmouth Rd. She had been ill for several months and was recently hospitalized.
Mrs. Bowman was a native of Raleigh County, W.Va., born January 8, 1880 to R. J. and Nancy Lilley Souder. She was married in 1900 to Joseph C. Perry who died in 1929. The couple operated a restaurant for a number of years near Pine and Second Avenue.
     Two who survive them are Mrs. Olive Fain of Hamden and Mrs. Gibeaut, a teacher in the Gallipolis schools. Two brothers and sisters are Mrs. Bernice Griffith of Beckley, W.Va., Mrs. Marie Mershon of Portsmouth and Thomas and Russell Souder, both of St. Albans. There are 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
     Her second marriage was in 1937 to Thomas Bowman of St. Albans and he preceded her. She was a member of the St. Albans, W.Va., Church of Christ. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Garfield Avenue Church of Christ. Rev. Oliver Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in the Letart Falls cemetery under the direction of the McCoy Funeral home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 27, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Bowyer, George C.

Death of Gen. Bowyer
     Gen. Geo. C. Bowyer, one of the prominent residents of Winfield, W. Va., and an uncle of Mr. Carl C. Bowyer, died Sunday afternoon after a short illness with pneumonia. He leaves two daughters and two sons. He was the father of Mr. John Bowyer, deceased, who was with the First National Bank here several years ago. He was well and favorable known in this city and his death is regretted by a wide circle of friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 9, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Bowyer, R. Anderson

     R. Anderson Boyer died in this city last Tuesday morning, aged 45 years. He had been
ill a long time with consumption. A widow and son survive him and have the sympathy of the community in their loss. The funeral services were conducted at two o'clock Thursday afternoon by Rev. J. W. Mohler. Burial at the Old Cemetery (Pine Street) by Wetherholt.

[Note: The tombstone listing shows him buried as Boyer.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
September 25, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                       Top of Page

Bowyer, Oakey

Oakey Bowyer, 42, Succumbs After Illness
     Oakey Bowyer, 42, Route 1, Crown City, died Wednesday at 11 p.m. at Holzer Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Bowyer was born at Ohley, W. Va., January 14, 1925. Surviving are two sons, Oakey, Jr., and Donnie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowyer, Rt. 1 Crown City; two brothers, Robert and Clifford, at home. Also, one half-brother, Clyde Davis, Ohley, and three half-sisters, Mrs. Homer Stanley, Rt. 1 Crown City, Mrs. Lionel Tripplett, Cleveland, and Mrs. Marie O’Dell, Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at the F. L. Stevers Funeral home in Mercerville Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Bruce Unroe officiating. Burial will be in the Old Mercerville cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, May 25, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Boyd, Elmer

     Elmer Boyd, aged 74 years, died Monday at the home of his brother, Clint H. Boyd, in Ohio Township. He was ill only a few hours from pneumonia. He leaves two other brothers, Walter W. Boyd of the same neighborhood and Curt Boyd living in New Mexico. All are sons of the late Levi Boyd, who died in the same home in March of last year in his 100th year. Funeral services were Wednesday afternoon.

[Note: from stone 1863 - 1937 in Big Four Cemetery Ohio Twp]

Gallipolis paper
1937
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Boyd, Elmer

Elmer Boyd, Aged 74, Dies Suddenly
     Elmer Boyd, aged 74, died at noon Monday at the home of his brother, Clint H., on Hannan Trace. Though he had not been feeling well for a while, he had sat in front of the grate fire that morning. His death resulted a few hours later from pneumonia.
     Funeral services will be held at the Hannan Trace Church at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Jennings Creemens. Burial at the same place by C.R. Halley.
     Decedent was the oldest of the children of Levi Boyd, who died in the same home on March 10, 1936, in his 100th. year--the oldest man in the country after the death of E.N. Ridgeway.
     Elmer is survived by two brothers (besides Clint), Water W. of the same community and Curt Boyd, New Laguna, New Mexico.

[Note: Death Certificate..born June 9, 1862; died Nov. 29, 1937; aged 74. Parents: Levi Boyd and Mary Adams. Burial Big Four Cemetery in Ohio Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 30, 1937
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

Boyd, Talitha

Mrs. Boyd Dead
     Mrs. Talitha Boyd, aged seventy eight years, wife of Levi Boyd, of the Hannah Trace, died at her home last Monday evening, after a lingering illness of dropsy. The Boyd family came here from Kentucky several years ago. Mrs. Boyd leaves the following children, besides her husband and many friends and relatives: Curtis Boyd of Oklahoma City, Okla., Cliton, Walter and Elmer of Crown City and Mrs. J. E. Roberts of Columbus.
     The funeral was held at the Bethel M. E. Church in Ohio township, Tuesday evening conducted by Rev. Samuel Lewis. Burial was made in the church cemetery by J. W. Stevers.

[Note: Tombstone dates are 1843-1921]

Gallipolis paper
1921
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Boyd Thomas Dies At 88
     Boyd Thomas, 88, a retired salesman, and long a resident of Gallipolis, died in Holzer Hospital at 6:25 a.m. today. He had been a patient at the hospital for 14 days, and had been in declining health for several years. He resided at 120 First Ave.
     He was born at Arabia (Lawrence county) on Jan. 1, 1871, to Benjamin and Nancy Stormont Thomas. The family came to Gallipolis when he was quite young and he attended Gallipolis schools, and was graduated from Gallia Academy in 1888. He became a traveling salesman for the Mullen Food Co., and traveled throughout the United States. He retired a number of years ago after being with that firm for 45 years.
     His marriage to the former Myrtie Williams of Nashville, Tenn., took place on Nov. 5, 1905 and she survives. Other survivors are a sister, Miss Mabel Thomas, 1 Vine St., retired Gallia county court stenographer, a niece and nephew, Mrs. Fred Watts and Harold Thomas, both of Anaconda, Montana. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
     Services will be held at 2: p.m. Saturday at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home. Rev. James L. Harter of the First United Presbyterian church will officiate. Cremation will follow and the ashes will be interred in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 18, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron