Gallia County Newspaper Obituaries [Ch-Cof]

     The people of this community were thrown into the deepest sorrow a few days ago upon learning of the sad death of Mrs. Myrtle Gussie Chaffin, which occurred at her home at Holden, WV, March 28, 1921. She was a daughter of Letha Murray of William's Creek and was born in Guyan Township, Nov. 2, 1897. She died at the age of 23 years, 1 month and 26 days.
     She taught school in Logan County, WV for several terms and was married to Mr. Thomas Chaffin of that county about two years ago. Besides a large circle of friends and relatives and a loving mother she leaves to mourn the following brothers and sisters: William Murray of Hiawatha, Utah; Ben, Ivan and Everett of Crown City; Mrs. Ethel Marshall of Hiawatha, Utah; Mrs. Edgar Thomas of Charleston, WV; Mrs. J.F. Dillon, Mrs. E.S. Williams, Mrs. Aaron Sheets, Mrs. Maud McCoy of Crown City; Miss Erie Murray at home and Mrs. Mallie Deyton of South Carolina.
     The funeral services were held from the Olive Church of which the deceased was a faithful member, Wednesday, March 30th, conducted by the Pastor, Rev. Fred Coster.. Interment was made in the Good Hope Cemetery by Undertaker, J.W. Stevers.
     All the members of the above family desire to express their appreciation for the many courtesies shown them during their sad bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings made by the Women's Foreign Missionary Society.

WIFE IS DEAD IN HONOLULU
     Mrs. Madelaine Chambers, wife of Richard Chambers, who is an officer in the Navy, died Tuesday, June 10, in a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to word received by the bereaved husband’s father, W. F. Chambers of Eureka.
     No particulars of her illness and death are known. The body, however, will be returned to the United States and brought to Gallia County for burial at Clay Chapel, although no date has been set.
     Mr. Chambers and his eight-months-old son, Richard Fletcher, are expected to arrive from Honolulu about June 17. Mrs. Chambers was a native of New York. She had joined her husband in Hawaii about a year ago.

Chambers Funeral Set For Sunday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Richard H. Chambers, who died in Honolulu last Tuesday, will be held at 2 p.m. next Sunday at the Chambersburg Church. Burial of the ashes will be made at Clay Chapel Cemetery.
     The delay was deemed advisable so that relatives living at a distance may arrange to attend. Mrs. Chambers was born and reared in New York City. Her death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage.
     Surviving, besides the husband, is an eight-months-old son. The bereaved husband is a son of W. F. Chambers of Chambersburg (Eureka post office) and is a naval officer. He has been stationed at Honolulu about 16 months and his wife had been there almost as long. Three years had passed since his previous visit to the parental home.

Margaret Chambers
      GALLIPOLIS - Margaret Ethel Chambers, 51, Rt. 2, Gallipolis, died at 1:25 p.m. Friday at her residence, having been in failing health for the past six months.
     Born Dec. 24, 1929, in Marysville, W. Va., daughter of the late Nelson and Hazel Swain Pierce, she was an employee of Gallipolis Developmental Center. She was married to Harry Chambers, who survives, on May 29, 1953, in Henderson.
     Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Barbara Nelson of Caldwell, Mrs. Deborah Pratter of Chillicothe, Mrs. Diane Young of Gallipolis, Mrs. Darlene Saunders of Bidwell, and Ellen Chambers of Gallipolis; seven grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Jenny Baker of McConnelsville, Mrs. Sylvia Ferguson of Joseph's Mill, W. Va., Mrs. Betty Gorrell of Malta, Mrs. Rosallen Violand of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. Norma Jean Scott of Pennsville; three brothers, Olin of Friendly, W. Va., Rodney of Long Bottom, W.Va. and Raymond of Philadelphia, Penn.; a stepsister, Mrs. Charlotte Smit of New York.
     She attended the First Presbyterian Church ofGallipolis. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.

OBITUARY
Sarah Chambers
Fell asleep in Jesus, at her home in Chambersburg, Gallia County, Ohio, April 9, 1888, Mrs. Sarah Chambers, in the 76th year of her age.

Mrs. W.F. Chambers Dies In Hospital
Funeral Services for Estimable Woman Held Sunday in Home Church
     Mrs. Wavie Chambers, 54 wife of Mr. W.F. Chambers of Eureka, died in the Holzer hospital Friday evening, Jan. 11, 1935, after prolonged illness from a gall bladder infection. She had been treated there since September, save for a brief interval at home.
     Mrs. Chambers was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Roach of this county. She and Mr. Chambers were married Oct. 6, 1899, by James Wilson, then mayor of Chambersburg. Beside her husband, she leaves five children, William R. of Springfield, Mrs. Lucille Cummins of Cannonsburg, Pa., Mrs. Edith Ihle of Pomeroy, Richard and Garnet at home.
     Mrs. Chambers was a splendid woman, active in church and community affairs and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Gallipolis.
     Funeral services were Sunday afternoon in Chambersburg M. E. church by Rev. Wade Radford, former, and Rev. Charles L. Thayer, present pastor and were largely attended. Burial was in Clay Chapel cemetery by C.R. Halley.

Died In West
The body of Arnold Champer, who died in California, arrived at the home of his mother, Mrs. Rena Champer, in Gallipolis Thursday. The funeral was Friday at Bethesda by Rev. Cremeens, interment following there.

Champer, Ronald E.

     H.M.C. Ronald E. Champer, U.S. Navy, retired, 43, Bulaville Road, Gallipolis, died Saturday in Holzer Medical Center. Born May 28, 1941, in Gallipolis, son of Walter V. Champer of Gallipolis, and the late Virginia Folden Champer, he was a member of American Legion Lafayette Post 27.
     Also surviving are his stepmother, Florence Edith Massie Champer; his wife, Ann Riley Champer of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Terri Lyn Champer and Debra Champer, both of Las Vegas; and four brothers, Ray and Wayne, both of Marion, David of Gallipolis, and James of San Jose, Calif. He was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Lusher officiating. Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Lafayette Post 27.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 22, 1984
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Mrs. Walter Champer Dies During Caesarian Operation
     Mrs Virginia Mae Champer, wife of Walter Champer, died Wednesday afternoon while undergoing a Caesarian operation at the Holzer Hospital. The baby, a boy, was saved. The home of the Champers is at 40 Sycamore Street and the bereaved husband and father is employed at the telephone building.
     Mrs. Champer, who was 23 years old, entered hospital Tuesday afternoon. Her condition then or soon afterward became desperate, it is learned from the hospital surgeons and it was deemed necessary to operate to avert a dual tragedy. Death occurred about 3 o'clock in the operating room.
     The Champers were married March 21, 1935, and their first born child died about 18 months ago. Mrs. Champer was a daughter of Asa and Fannie Evans Holden, who live beyond Thurman and in Jackson County. She would have been 24 years old next Oct. 30. She is survived by five brothers, two half-brothers and two half-sisters.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at Bethesda. Burial at same place by A.E. Tope.

[Note: Death Certificate...Virginia Champer born Oct. 30, 1917; died May 27, 1941]

Gallipolis Paper
May, 1941
From the Debbie Carter Evans Collection
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

A SUDDEN DEATH.
On the 27th of April, 1859, JOHN CHAPLINE came to his death, on the farm of the Rev. J. D. Ray, in Harrison township, Gallia county, Ohio, by the falling of a tree, which struck him on the head and back, and produced instant death. This melancholy catastrophe has been followed by lamentation and astonishment throughout the neighborhood and community in which he resided. The deceased was a young man, generally respected for his good behavior, and for his peaceful, quiet and orderly manner of life. It was truly said of him by one of his neighbors, that "he died without an enemy." He was suddenly cut off in the flower of his youth, being in the fifteenth year of his age. Serious and thoughtful, upright in his conversation and deportment, and being much given to prayer and the reading of the Scriptures, it is fondly hoped that the germ of spiritual life was implanted within him by the spirit of Christ, and that it now buds and blooms in the life and immortality of the heavenly world. His mortal remains were conveyed to Rome township in Lawrence county, Ohio, and were deposited with the dust of his kindred until the judgment of the great day.
John Chapline was the only son of John and Matilda Chapline, deceased, late of the township, county and State just referred to. He and a younger sister were put under our care nearly six years ago, by Col. Lewis Anderson and Mr. Jacob Proctor, their legal guardians. They are dear in us, and it is like spilling our heart's blood to part with them. With wounded spirits we mourn over the sad calamity that has befallen our beloved boy amidst the charms of youth and the pleasing anticipations which he so fondly cherished in regard to the pleasures and prospects of this life. But severe as is this sudden and unexpected calamity, we desire to pray for submission to the will of God, and to say to Him with penitent and believing hearts: "Not my will, but thine be done."
This melancholy occurrence will be deeply felt and lamented by his surviving sisters, his brother-in-law, his guardians, and by other numerous relatives and friends. The light of the Chapline family is probably extinguished by the untimely death of this only son.
PILGRIM
Mr. Ebenezer, Ohio, May 6th, 1859

Ironton Register, Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio
May 19, 1859
Transcribed by Jean Griesan Top of Page

Chapman, Floyd

Chapman Dies
Mayor Floyd Chapman of Huntington, died at his home there this morning, according to a radio message broadcast this afternoon. All night long his death had been expected hourly.

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

Chapman, Mary Ellen [Lewis]

Death of Mrs. I. F. Chapman
     Mrs. I. F. Chapman died at Columbus Sunday night, June 7, 1914, having been a sufferer for some time with serious nervous disorders which resulted in her death. She as a lovely lady with many friends here who will be greatly grieved to learn of her death.
     She is survived by five children, Mrs. Phister Martin, Mrs. Frank Wheeler, Mrs. John Thornton, Mrs. Thomas Finnigan and one son, Benson.
     The remains will be brought here and brief services will be conducted at the home of Mrs. Julia Martin Watts at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, interment following at Mound Hill in charge of Wetherholt.

[Note: Mary Ellen Chapman born Sept. 24, 1852; died June 10, 1914 age 61. Parents Jonathan B. Lewis and Mary Walls]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, June 8, 1914
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Chapman, Nancy Gothard

Mrs. Nancy Chapman Dead
Mrs. Nancy Chapman, 66, died last Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Brammer, of Huntington, following a long illness which, terminated in pneumonia.
Mrs. Chapman was born in Gallia county and her maiden name was Miss Nancy Gothard. She was the wife of Thomas J. Chapman who died seven years ago. They lived for several years on the Thornily farm at Raccoon Island. Mrs. Chapman was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, for 25 years. Mr. J. R. Gothard, of R. 1, Crown City, is a brother of Mrs. Chapman. She is survived by one son, T. J. Chapman, of Huntington, and seven daughters, Mrs. Bertha Northup, Mrs. Eliza Ward and Mrs. Minnie Worden of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Elizabeth Brammer, Mrs. Abbie Turner, Mrs. Myrtle Craft, and Miss Ethel Chapman of Huntington. Burial was at Greenbottom cemetery Sunday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Chapman, Thomas

Thomas Chapman Dead
Thomas Chapmen died Tuesday at his home in Crown City, following an illness with pneumonia. He was the father of Mrs. Bert Northup and was a cousin of the late I. F. Chapman, at one time editor of The Journal.

Gallipolis paper
No Date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

Chapman, Thomas J.

Injuries Prove Fatal to Tom J. Chapman, 49
Former Gallipolis Lives But Few Minutes After Reaching Hospital - Funeral at 2:30 Thursday
     Thomas J. Chapman, 49, a native of this county and a former resident of Gallipolis, was fatally injured when a clam shell bucket dropped on him in the government repair yards at Marietta at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. He died in about 20 minutes after being taken to a Marietta hospital. His home was 2803 First avenue, Huntington. Local relatives say he had been employed up there six weeks.

Burial at Huntington
     A Huntington undertaker took the body home yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, with M.W. Castle, pastor of Highlawn M.E. Church in charge. Burial will be in Woodmere cemetery under Masonic auspices. Pallbearers will be fellow workers and fellow church members and will include E.K. Dunham, O.M. Blake, C.B. Corbin, A.E. Helwig, McQue Turley and Irvin Dugan.
     Mr. Chapman was born near Crown City, July 31, 1885, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chapman. He married Miss Fern Gilmore in Gallipolis September 14, 1912. They lived here and he was employed for several years on dam 26. They had lived in Huntington 14 years.
     Mr. Chapman was a member of Highlawn church, Western Star lodge No. 11, A.F. & A.M., and the local Huntington Carpenter Union, and when here was a member of the Modern Woodmen.
     Mr. Chapman is survived by the widow; two daughters, Miss Faith Chapman, a student at Marshall College, and Miss Bonnie Chapman of Charleston; seven sisters, Mrs. Bert Brammer, Mrs. C.W. Turner and Mrs. Fred Craft of Huntington, Mrs. J.W. Warden, Mrs. George Ward and Mrs. Bertha Northup of Gallipolis, and Mrs. W.O. Kerns of Toledo.

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
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Chapman, William Greer

W. G. Chapman Dies
Ex-C&O Security Captain
     Funeral servives for William Greer Chapman, 78 of 827 25th St. a former captain of Chesapeake Ohio Railway special agents at the Huntington shops will be conducted Saturday at 1 p m at the Ninth Avenue United Methodist Church by the Rev Kenneth Cain and the Rev Newlon Shock. Burial will be in Greenbottom Cemetery at Lesage, WV. Members of the Huntington Post 16 of the American Legion of which he was a member, will conduct graveside rites and serve as pallbearers.
     Mr. Chapman died Thursday in a Huntington Hospital. Born 5 May 1890, in Gallia County, Ohio, a son of the late William G. & Susan Chapman, he came to Huntington as a youth. He was an Army Infantry Vetrean of World War I and served in France. He was associated with C&O for 47 years before his retirement 13 years ago. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Steamship Clerks and Huntington Council 182 of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics.
     Survivors include the widow Mrs Dottie Ennis Chapman, three sons William N. and George A Chapman of Huntington and Joseph W Chapman of Lesage; a daughter, Mrs C.E. Rappold and a foster-daughter, Miss Susan B. Harris of Huntington and 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Huntington Hearld Dispatch
14 Feb 1969
Submitted by Ernie Wright

Chappelle, Abigail Belle [Bierce]

Abigail Belle Bierce, the eldest of a family of thirteen, the children of Marcus and Laura Sherwood Bierce, was born at Nelson, Portage County, Ohio, January 1st, 1823, and died at Columbus, Ohio, March 4, 1913, aged over 90 years. On January 1st, 1844, she was married to Dwight W. Chappelle, and they became the parents of eight children, Laura, Amelia, Elizabeth, Lucy, Bierce, Warren, Ambrose and Parker. Her husband and two children, Laura and Elizabeth, preceded her to the Great Beyond. Besides the six remaining children she is survived by three brothers, Albert, Andrew and Ambrose, the well known writer, and one sister, Almeda Pittinger; she also left thirty-two grandchildren and thirty-eight great-grandchildren.
At an early age she united with the Presbyterian church and was a devout, christian lady, of a very cheerful and hopeful disposition, keeping sweet and placed under the most adverse circumstances. The last year and a half of her life was spent in St. Anthony’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The most of her long life was passed in Cheshire, Ohio, where her funeral was held in the Baptist church by Rev. Sprouse. She was laid to rest beside her husband in Gravel Hill cemetery on March 5th, 1913.

Undated newspaper article
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux Top of Page

Chase, Annie

In this city, Thursday, April 27th, 1876, Annie, daughter of A. R. and Maggie S. Chase.

[Note: Buried Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis Twp]

Gallipolis Journal
May 4, 1876
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Cheatwood, Anise [Keller]

Death Beckons Widow of Robt. Cheatwood
     Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Anise Keller Cheatwood, who died Friday evening at her home near Cadmus, following a stroke with which she was stricken on Wednesday. Rev. E. E. Brewer will officiate and the services will be held in Sandfork church.
     Mrs. Cheatwood was the widow of Robert Cheatwood and would have been 74 years old in October. She was born and lived her entire life in this county where her family was among the earliier pioneer residents.
     Three daughters and two sons survive, Jessie, who is Mrs. Walter Kinnison, and Gladys, the wife of Emerson Simms, both of Oak Hill, Ada at home, Earl of Gallia and Glenn at Kitchen. She also leaves an adopted daughter, Dorothy Cheatwood, a sister Mrs. D. F. Bostic (Rose Keller) of near Cadmus, and a brother Calvin Keller of Payette, Idaho. The brother suffered a stroke a few weeks ago relatives were advised from which he was not expected to recover.

Mrs. Robert Cheatwood Dead
Mrs. Anise Keller Cheatwood, 73, widow of Robert Cheatwood, died at her home near Cadmus Friday evening following a stroke of paralysis on Wednesday preceding. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Sandfork church by Rev. E. E. Brewer. She was born in and lived all her life in the neighborhood where she died.
Surviving her are three daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. Walter Kinnison and Mrs. Emerson Simms of Oak Hill, Ada at home, Earl of Gallia and Glenn of Kitchen. She also leaves an adopted daughter, Dorothy Cheatwood. A sister, Mrs. D. F. Bostic, lives near Cadmus, and a brother, Calvin Keller, at Fayette, Idaho. The latter is also a victim of paralysis and is critically ill.

[Note: Death certificate indicates dob October 31, 1867, dod April 26, 1935. Her parents are identified as Robert Keller and Adeliza Ripley. From the 1930 census for Payette City, Payette County, Idaho Calvin Keller is listed with his wife, Margaret J.]

Newspaper clippings found in the Simmerman files, Keller file, Bossard Library.
The first is probably Gallipolis. The 2nd clipping may be from Oak Hill paper.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Cheesebrew, Homer W.

Homer W. Cheesebrew, 79, a World War I Veteran died Wednesday afternoon at the home of Lawrence McQuaid, 1117 Teodora Ave. He was born here Oct 8, 1895, son of Isaac and Leona McQuaid Cheesebrew. He never married. A molder by trade his last employment was with Lazarus in Columbus. He is survived by a brother and two sisters, John and Mrs. Richard Runyon, both of Columbus and Mrs. Max Brockman of Port Richie, Fla. He was a member of the American Legion.
Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist church. Burial will be in the Addison-Reynolds cemetery, under direction of Miller's Home for Funerals.

[Note: Tombstone reads Born 10-16-1895 - Died 5-4-1966]

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1966
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Cheney, Charles L.

     Last Saturday morning, 23d February, 1895, Charles L. Cheney peacefully passed away. He had been ill for some months, a prey to that terrible malady, consumption; and during his long illness, although he knew that he must die, he was patient and cheerful.
     He was the son of Mr. Frank M. Cheney and Nancy L., his wife, deceased, and the brother of Miss Mary Cheney, of this city, and Mr. Harry Cheney, of Cincinnati. During his sickness he was nursed at his father’s house, and the tender ministrations of father and sister gave light and comfort to his dying days, and when his end came, as already noted, he quietly “fell on sleep.”
     Charles L. Cheney was by occupation a steamboatman, and had made a good record for industry, energy, and reliability. He was courteous in demeanor, and a pleasant comrade, and is mourned by a large circle of friends. His father, his sisters, and his brother have, in their bereavement, the sympathy of our entire community, and by all of our readers who are acquainted with Mr. Cheney through familiarity with his writings in this paper, will be felt sorrow for him in his sore affliction.
     The funeral services were held at the family residence on Second Street, Sunday afternoon. As Mr. Cheney’s pastor is seriously ill, Rev. B. F. Jackson officiated.

Card of Thanks
     Mr. Frank Cheney and family desire to express to their neighbors and friends, who have been exceedingly kind during the sickness and at the death of Mr. Charles L. Cheney, their high appreciation of, and deep gratitude for their sympathy and services.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, March 2, 1895
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Cheney, John

John Cheney Dead
John Cheney passed away Monday at his home at New Albany, aged 75 years. He was a former resident of Rodney and left here about three years ago. He was a fine old gentleman and is survived by his wife and sons Floyd and Clarence, and one daughter, Mrs. Mamie Warner, living a few miles from New Albany, with whom he and wife made their home. He also left a brother, Silas at Newark. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Florence Gibbs, Mrs. Geo. Bolles and Mrs. Augusta France of this city.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan. 15, 1914
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Cheney, Silas B.

Silas B. Cheney Dies At Home Here Monday
     Silas B. Cheney, aged 82, passed away Monday at 12:30 p.m. at his home on Garfield Avenue. He had been in failing health for several months and had only returned about two weeks ago from Newark, Ohio, where he had been with his daughters for a time.
     He was born in Gallia County, the son of John and Mary Cheney and had spent most of his life in this community. He married Elizabeth Beck, daughter of Leonard Beck, who died many years ago and seven children were born of the union, six of whom survive, Mrs. Harry Elder, Mrs. Robert Jewell and Mrs. J.M. Kiely of Newark, Ohio and three sons, John, Bert and Carl Cheney, all of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services which will be held at his late home Wednesday at 2 p.m. will be conducted by Rev. Father Dawd. Burial in charge of George J. Wetherholt and Sons.

[Note: Death Certificate...born Dec. 10, 1845; died March 5, 1928; aged 82 years 2 months and 25 days. Mother's maiden name Palmer. Burial in Mound Hill in Gallipolis Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 6, 1928
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Cherrington, Alvin

     Died July 25th, 1859, near Fort Hall, Oregon, Alvin Cherrington, in the 27th year of his age. The deceased was born and raised in Gallia County, Ohio. In 1855 he visited his brother residing in Knox County, Illinois, where he purchased a farm with the intention of making it his settled residence.
     Moved by the spirit of adventure, and the hope of bettering his circumstances, in April he started in company with Messrs. Powell and Hank, formerly of Gallia, to Pike's Peak. Hearing unfavorable reports from the gold region of the Peak, from returning adventurers, the place of destination of the company was changed to California. In passing the Rocky Mountains he was seized with the mountain fever, which terminated fatally on reaching the base of the mountains on the west.
     The deceased was a noble, sober-minded young man. He joined the M.E. Church and experienced religion in Gallia County, in June, 1849. When he removed to Illinois he carried his certification of membership with him, handed it in, and became a consistent and worthy member of the church of Knox County.
     Again when he started for the West, he was not content to be without a certificate of his standing in the church. It was secured and borne with him in order that he might be recognized with his brethern in other lands.
     He was respected and loved by all who knew him, and leaves a host of friends, relatives and acquaintances to lament his sad and unfortunate end. The circumstances connected with his death are well calculated to move the very depths of grief in the hearts of his brothers and sisters. Dying far from home, with no brother or sister to administer to his wants,in his deep affliction, or to shed a tear over his lonely grave, is indeed peculiarly afflictive. But his friends have the assurance from his companions, that he met the "King of Terrors" in his right mind, with calmness and resignation to the will of God. His companions, with saddened hearts, made a coffin and laid his body to rest in a beautiful grove on the banks of the Blackfoot River. J.W.M.

[Note: Alvin was the son of William and Elizabeth Switzer Cherrington.]

Paper unknown
1859
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Annie [Limrick]

Death of Mrs. Cherrington
     Mrs. Annie E. Cherrington died last Friday morning at her home in Mason City, after a lingering illness. Funeral Sunday afternoon at the M.E. church, conducted by Rev. Gibbons, of Pt. Pleasant and burial in Adamsville cemetery. Middleport Republican
     Mrs. Cherrington was the widow of Dr. Charles Cherrington, son of the late Jefferson Cherrington and brother of Caleb W. Cherrington. She was a splendid woman and the Pt. Pleasant Gazette contains a column of obituary about her. Her maiden name was Limrick. She was an only child and had no brother or sister to smooth the pillow of the dying She could grace a palace with her elegant manners, or bless a hovel with her sunny smile and cheerful presence. All claimed her as a friend and her funeral was largely attended. Her husband whom she idolized, died a dozen years ago. She was 55 years of age.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date, but Charles died in 1891
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Cherington, Clement

DIED
Clement Cherington was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, December 29th , 1791, and removed to the then wilds of Ohio, and settled in Gallia county, in 1802, where he was married to Miss Catharine Switzer, in 1816. He spent the greater part of his life in Gallia county - fifty years in Raccoon township, and died March 24th, 1870, at the home of his son, John M. in Huntington township.
He had been a member of the M. E. Church about fifty years and lived a worthy and acceptable member. In his dealings he was strictly honest, and always disposed “to do as he would that others should do unto him.”

Gallipolis Journal
April 21, 1870
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Cher[r]ington, Clinton

Clinton Cher[r]ington was born in Gallia county, Ohio July the 24th, 1812, and died September the 9th, 1876, aged 64 years, 1 month and 15 days. He joined the M.E. Church 47 years ago, and at that time professed faith in Christ. He was married to Margaret W. Hank, October the 8th, 1834, and shortly after moved to the old homestead in Franklin township, where the family now reside. He was chosen as one of the leaders of this Society some 29 years ago, and held that office until his death.
A. Cartlich

Note: Clinton was the son of Thomas and Sarah Westlake Cherrington. He is buried in Franklin Valley Cemetery in Jackson County.

Probably Western Christian Advocate
1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Dorcas Graham

Dorcas Graham was born in Salem township, Meigs county, Ohio, April 17, 1855, was married to J.W. Cherrington at the present residence of her parents, Huntington Tp., Gallia Co., O., Nov. 12th, 1876. She united with the Protestant Methodist Church at Booth Chapel, near Wilkesville, Vinton Co., O., Feb., 1880, since which time she has lived a consistent Christian. Died May 29th, 1882, of consumption. She was a devoted Christian, an affectionate wife and a tender mother. A large circle of friend miss her from their number, and a husband and infant daughter miss her in the home.
J.W. Cherrington

Gallipolis Journal
June 15, 1882
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Elizabeth

January 5 [1849]
She was born in Greenbrier, Va., February 28, 1788. She was the daughter of John and Rebecca Switzer, and moved, with her parents, to Gallia county, O., in 1806; then a wilderness--married Wm. Cherrington, January 5, 1813. They, together, joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and soon after experienced religion--lived consistently--and he died in 1834, leaving her to journey alone about fourteen years. It is believed these two widows [referring to Sarah Westlake Cherrington] are now together in heaven--their husbands have reached the place before them--and that they now and shall for ever enjoy the society of each other. Their connections on earth are very numerous and respectable. May they all get to heaven! John Stewart

[Note: Rebecca is buried in New Zion Cemetery in Jackson County, Ohio, just over the Gallia County line. she was the mother of 11 children.]

Western Christian Advocate
1849
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Henry William

Atty. Henry W. Cherrington, 85, Claimed by Death Sunday
     Atty. Henry W. Cherrington, 85, "Mr. Republican of Gallia County," died at 9 p.m., Sunday in the Holzer Medical Center on First Ave. He had been in failing health since Sept. 4, 1969. The prominent attorney practiced law in Gallia County more than 60 years, and for more than 50 years, was a leader in many community affairs.
     Atty. Cherrington, who resided at 639 Second Ave., was a member of the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and Gallia County Bar Association. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School, attended Marietta College, and studied law under the late Atty. Hollis C. Johnston, Gallipolis, and Judge Hunter, Columbus. He passed the bar and began practice in Gallipolis in 1908. He is a former Gallia County prosecuting attorney (1914), common pleas judge 1920, city solicitor, and was the oldest surviving member of the Gallipolis City Charter Commission. He was considered "the boss" of Republican politics in Gallia County. He was president of the board of trustees of the Holzer Hospital Foundation and president of the Commercial and Savings Bank.
     Atty. Cherrington was born March 12, 1886, in Gallipolis, son of the late Samuel Maxon and Rowena Putnam Cooke Cherrington. He married Vivian Ayres on April 7, 1911. She preceded him in death on June 15, 1959. Two children survive, Atty. William P. Cherrington, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Harmon (Henrietta) O'Brien, Syracuse, Ohio; three grandchildren, Suzanne Moulton, Henrietta Evans and Lisbeth Cherrington. Two great-grandchildren survive, Thomas S. Moulton, Jr., and William C. Evans. One brother survives, Edwin Nash Cherrington, Easton, Md. One brother, William P. Cherrington, preceded him in death.
     He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal, all the local Masonic bodies, Elks Lodge, Knights of Pythias, an ardent golfer and hunter and was a charter member and organizer of the Gallipolis Golf Club of which he served as president.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Father A.H. MacKenzie officiating. Burial will be held in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between 7-9 p.m., Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Holzer Hospital Foundation landscaping fund. Pallbearers will be Arthur Darnbrough, Alva G. Shoemaker, Lawrence Bastiani, R.D. White, Robert L. Evans, and Dr. Charles E. Holzer, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the local bar association.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 3, 1971
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cher[r]ington, Jane Kirkpatrick

     Jane Kirkpatrick was born in Monroe Co, Va., August 7, 1802, and died in Springfield township, Gallia Co., O. June 3, 1884. She came to Ohio with her parents in her childhood and was converted in her eighteenth year and joined the M.E. Church. She was regarded by those who knew her to be one of the most faithful members of her class.
     She was married to the well known John Cherrington, June 16, 1833, who passed away to his eternal rest April 8, 1869 after a faithful service in the same church for many years. Their home was near Evergreen, in Springfield, Gallia Co. where many a minister found rest and comfort. They were the parents of five children, two dying in infancy. Their three sons now living, at the call of their country, volunteered to be sacrificed to save the Union. The writer well remembers when the father, laughing and crying, told how his son dug out of Andersonville prison and made his escape, and found his parents watching and praying waiting for the coming of their boys. But they are gone where rebels are not found.
     Mr. Cherington's family by his first wife are so well known in this county, I will only add they expect to have a grand reunion when the war is over. After the close of the funeral services at Westerman Church, we laid her away near the sacred dust of many of her friends. The spot is on a high hill which catches the early light from the east.
                                        Yours, M.D.Vaughn

[Note: buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Springfield Township.]

Gallipolis Paper
June, 1884
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, James, Dr.

In Centerville, Sunday, Sept 3d, 1876, Dr. James Cherrington, aged 78 years.

Gallipolis paper
Sept 1876
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Cherrington, Jas.

Mr. Jas. Cherrington, Rodney, had an operation performed for strangulated hernia. He died shortly after.

Gallipolis Dialy Tribune
Mar 14, 1899
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Cherrington, Jennie Owen

Mrs. Cherrington Dead
     Jennie Owen Cherrington, formerly of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away at the Cherrington hospital, Logan, O., after an illness of four weeks consequent to old age, she being 83 years, 10 months, and 20 days. She was the wife of J.S. Cherrington, Sr. who died in 1916. Since her husband's death she has lived with her children, spending part of the time with her daughter, Mrs. Lulu Ward of Tampa, Fla., and part with her sons, Drs. J.S. and M.H. Cherrington of Logan.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Dr. J.S. Cherrington after which burial will take place in the mausoleum at Oak Grove cemetery, Logan, Ohio.

Gallia Times
May 3, 1928
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Cherrington, Josephus

     Died, of typhoid fever, at his residence, near Gallipolis, O., August 29th, brother Josephus Cherrington, in the fifty-first year of his age.
     He was of genuine Methodist stock, being the son of the brother Cherrington that is referred to in the Autobiography of father Jacob Young. His father's house was many years a preaching place, and the home of the itinerant as long as he lived. His early instructions from his parents, and such men as the Youngs and others in that day, caused him in early life to turn his attention to the subject of religion, and in his twentieth year he was made a subject of the converting grace of God, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he remained a faithful member till, in the providence of God, he was taken from the church militant to become a member of the Church triumphant. He took a deep interest in all of the institutions of the Church, was faithful in his attendance upon the means of grace, and gave liberally to the support of the Gospel. He was enabled in his last hours to trust in the Savior, who had supported him in health, and amidst the various trials and ills of life.
     Brother Cherrington was one of that number who belong to the highest style of man--a true
Christian gentleman--known only to be loved and esteemed. His advantages in early life for
obtaining an intellectual training were quite limited, yet by application and general reading he became a very intelligent man. He was a man of deep thought, and possessed of fine command of language, so that when he spoke or wrote on any subject it was in thoughts that burned and language that told. He was one of the brightest members of an association that was formed for moral and intellectual improvement. His essay were always characterized by deep thought and fine language, while they were made to sparkle with humor and wit. There was always something in them to make you laugh, cry, and think. His last essay was on the brevity of human life. It was read before the society but a short time before his death, and will not soon be forgotten. In that essay he drew a picture of a fond father who was stricken down in the midst of life, and taken away from wife and children, just when he seemed most urgent for the education of his children, and at a time when a joyous future seemed to be looming up before the entire family. That picture well represented himself and his family.
     He was very modest and unassuming, and always had a very unfavorable opinion of his own abilities. He had a well-ordered family, and knew how to make his own home cheerful and happy. To be at his house would make you almost think you were in paradise. Methodist preachers never had a truer friend than brother Cherrington was. His happiest hours were when he was surrounded by Christian friends, and had a Methodist preacher for a guest.
     The Church has lost one of its best members; his wife a good and true husband; his
children a kind and affectionate father.

[Note: Josephus was born in 1810 and died in 1860. He was the son of William and Letitia
Cherrington. He married first Jane Johnston and second to Mary Johnston; he and Jane had six children Margaret Jane, William H., James J., Isabella, John Wesley and Mary Ellen. He is buried in Bethel Cemetery in Addison Township.]

Wester Christian Advocate by J.w. Alderman
1860
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Cherrington, Levi

     Levi Cherrington, whose obituary, written by Rev. W.D. Cherrington, of this place, appears in our paper this week, was buried near Centreville on Wednesday last. He left a wife and four children, two of them residing in Gallia county, Mrs. Dr. Ewing and C.W. Cherrington, and Mrs. Wm. Johnson in Adams county, and Wm. B. Cherrington, now Sheriff of Jackson county. Deceased was one of a family of ten children, but three of whom are now living, William Cherrington of Franklin township, this county, Mrs. James Sims, of Madison, and Mrs. Mossbarger of Ross county.
     Mrs. Cherrington, widow of the deceased, was a daughter of Capt. Jordan Manring, and one of a family of nineteen children, several of whom are living in the West. We were acqauinted with the Manring family when we were a boy.
     The deceased, Levi Cherrington, was a son of William Cherrington, and his mother was a Swisher [should be Switzer]. There were ten of the Switzer sisters, five of whom married brothers, named Hawk, John S. Hawk, of Hamden, being a son of one of them.

[Note: Levi is buried in New Zion Cemetery in Jackson County, 1817-1881.]

Jackson newspaper
1881
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Lucy

Death of Mrs. Cherrington
     Mrs. Lucy H. Cherrington, widow of the late Wm. Cherrington, passed away quietly at her home on 2d avenue this Monday morning, July 25th, 1910, aged 74 years. The funeral services will be conducted sometime Wednesday morning and will be private. The burial will be at Pine street cemetery beside her late husband.     Mrs. Cherrington was taken ill with acute dysentery a week ago yesterday and gradually sunk under the attack.
     She was the only child of the late Samuel Maxon and Lucy McIntosh and was born in Gallipolis. She had half sisters Hannah and Mary and half brothers John and Samuel all of whom have passed away. She was united in marriage with William Cherrington who died in November, 1897, and became the mother of one son S.M. Cherrington and daughters Jennie who died at 14, Lucy, Lida, Mrs. Hannah Owens and Mrs. Alice Culbertson all surviving but the one named.
     She was sweet dispositioned, benevolent and lovely in character and greatly admired by a host of relatives and friends.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 25, 1910
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Margaret Jane

FUNERAL SERVICES
     The funeral services of the late Miss Margaret Jane Cherrington were conducted at her late home on Chickamauga this Monday morning at 9:00 o'clock by Rev Arthur P. Cherrington of Grace M. E. Church of this city, Rev. Mr. Farrar of Mt. Zion Circuit and Rev. John W. McCormick of Fairfield, the interment following in the church cemetery at Bethel near her late home.
     More than ordinary interest and feeling attached to the death of this good lady who in her quiet country home which she seldom left had by some mysterious power impressed the strength and virtue of her lovable christian character upon every acquaintance she had ever made.
     She was the eldest of six in the family of Josephus and Jane Chrrington eminent, in their respectablilty and long ago residents of the home place on which she passed away her spotless life. Her mother died when she was of a tender age and she became in a manner a mother to the flock in her care for them even after her father married again, and was always regarded as the head of the household, so kindly and wise were all of her ways and manners in her home. Her very presence betoken a woman of the most superior character.
     She saw her parents and home companions fall by death, until she was survived by only one sister, Miss Mary Ellen and one brother, Mr. John Wesley Cherrington, but her best endeavors were devoted to them while she lived. Particularly sad and distressing to her was the death of her brother James in Califormia, who like herself was possessed of a sweet and amiable temperment and loved by every one. But she did not repine or grow melancholy over the death of her dear ones, but made her presence joy and sunshine to all about her, and devoted hereself more assidiuously, if possible, than ever to their comfort and happiness.
     She received an excellent education at the old tyeeum on State street and at their female afirmary at Steubenville, attending that institution with Judge Simeon Nash's daughter Mary and Mrs. William Cherrington and had a refined and highly cultivated mind and was a constant reader of the best literature.
She was sought in marriage by numberous suitors, some of them very [obit cut off]

Gallipolis paper
March 21, 1910
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Cherrington, Mary Johnston

Mrs. Josephus Cherrington, died at her residence in this county last Saturday evening. She was in her 79th year, and her death was caused by pneumonia. She came to this county in 1818, and in 1855 she married to Josephus Cherrington. Three step-children survive her. Mrs. Cherrington was one of the last of ladies of the Scotch who came in this county. She was buried at Bethel (Addison Township) on Sunday evening. She was a most estimable and highly respected lady, and her death is greatly regretted by her many relatives and friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May, 1890
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Pennel

Death of Honorable Pennel Cherrington
     Hon. Pinnall Cherrington [old style spelling] died Saturday morning, Aug. 15th, 1885, of Cholera Morbus, after a brief illness from the Tuesday previous.
     The subject of this sketch was born of English-American parents, Nov.20, 1802, in the State of Virginia. His parents came here when he was quite a youth and settled on the farm on Chickamauga Creek, where he has since resided. In personal characteristics he was slight in form, but erect and lithe. His habits were regular, having been a teetotaler for 50 years, and was not addicted to the use of tobacco. No one had a better claim as the typical good citizen. A consistent M.E.Churchman, fearless advocate for the right and intelligent and liberal abettor of good works, and personally popular for his geniality and fine talent, as well. He served one term in the Legislature as a candidate of the Whig party. Though not an aggressive politician, he had strong convictions and much discretion.
     He was preceded in death four years by his faithful wife, notably one of the most intelligent ladies of our county. He has living seven children:--Misses Jeanette and Letitia Cherrington at home, Mrs. c.D.
Bailey, Mrs. H.N. Bailey, John G. Cherrington, ex-Treasurer Wm. Cherrington, and Judge Tom Cherrington of Ironton, O.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John W. McCormick, Sunday afternoon, and the remains interred at Bethel. A very large concourse of people gathered to pay the last respects to an honest man, good neighbor and excellent citizen.

[Note: Pennel was a son of William and Letitia Cherrington and was married to Jeanette Johnston in 1825.]

Gallipolis Journal
August 19, 1885
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Rosa Belle

Feb. 12, in Springfield township, Rosa Belle, daughter of J.S. and Jennie Cherrington, in the 23rd year of her age. While young she sought and found her Saviour, who was her comfort through life and her strong support during the five weeks of terrible suffering preceding her death. In her last months she exhorted father, mother and friends to meet her in Heaven. Never have we seen earth and heaven so near together as in the last months of this dear dying girl. Her last whispers were---"Jesus is precious---blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus.
Her funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Gibbons to a large congregation of relatives and friends.

"Oh, for the death of those
Who slumber in the Lord;
Oh, he like theirs, my last repose,
Like theirs, my last reward.

[Note: buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Springfield Twp., 1861-1884]

Gallipolis Paper
February,1884
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Cher[r]ington, Rosena Artilla

     Rosena Artilla Cher[r]ington was born Sept. 26, 1847, and died Sept. 14, 1876, aged 23 years, 11 months and 18 days. She was the youngest daughter of the Rev. A. and Catharine Martin, late of Gallia county, Ohio.
     She was married to Stewart Cherrington May 27, 1863, and leaves a husband and two children. She united with the M.E. Church about 16 years ago, and continued a member of the same until her Death.
     She retained her mental faculties until the last, and called her little sons to her and committed them to Jesus, as her Savior, and gave full evidence that she died in peace. When asked by one of her brothers if she was prepared to go, her answer was, "O yes, I am going home." She repeated the stanza, "I am going home to die no more;" and repeated, as long as she had breath, "Jesus is with me, Jesus is with me."
A Cartlich

Note: Rosena is buried in Franklin Valley Cemetery in Jackson County.

Probably Western Christian Advocate
1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Samuel Maxon

S.M. Cherrington Dead
End Came Monday After General Physical Break Down
     Mr. S.M. Cherrington died at 11 o'clock today, Apr. 8, after being confined with illness to his home a month, and a decline in health lasting more than a year. His age was 60.
     He leaves a widow and three children--Henry of this city; Edwin, now on his way to Hawaii with a government expedition; and Lieut. Wm. cherrington, stationed in Maine. Four sisters also survive him.
     Mr. Cherrington was born and always lived in Gallipolis. He was deputy county treasurer under his father, and was engaged in business successively as Adams Express agent, Hocking Valley ticket agent, tobacconist, and insurance--the latter business for 25 years or more. He was a charter member of the local lodge of Elks, the only fraternal organization with which he was affiliated.
     In 1884 he married Miss Rowena Cook of Marietta, who survives him with their three children mentioned above. At this writing funeral arrangements have not been completed. Many friends in Gallipolis and elsewhere will be grieved by the death of Mr. Cherrington. He was an amiable and entertaining companion to those he admitted into his confidence, a man of strong opinions and dignified bearing.

[Note: He was the son of William and Lucy Maxon Cherrington.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 8, 1918
Transcribed by Henny Evans

The Cherrington Funeral
     The funeral of the late Samuel M. Cherrington will be held from the family residence on Third avenue at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Yokley. Friends of the family are invited to attend. Interment by Hayward will follow at Mound Hill cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 9, 1918
Transcribed by Henny EVans

Cherrington, Sarah

OBITUARY - October 10 (1848) Sarah Cherrington, widow of Thomas Cherrington, and daughter of Thomas and Mary Westlake.
She was born in New Jersey, September 17, 1782; moved with her parents to Greenbrier, Va., in 1787; joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1795, being thirteen years of age, but did not enjoy religion until she was twenty-two years of age. She with her companion, settled in Gallia county, O., in 1804. He died in 1844. Thus, only four years were left for her to journey alone. Her last illness was attending with much suffering, and was protracted eleven weeks; but the grace of God sustained her, and enabled her to die in peace. John Stewart

[Note: buried in New Zion Cemetery in Jackson County, Ohio.]

Western Christian Advocate
1849
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Cherrington, Vivian A.

Mrs. Vivian A. Cherrington Services Set for Thursday
     Mrs. Vivian A. Cherrington, 68, wife of Judge Henry W. Cherrington and long prominent in the social life of this city died in Holzer hospital at 11 p.m. Tuesday. A resident of 639 Second Ave., she had been in declining health for the past two months and had been hospitalized about a month.
     Mrs. Cherrington was a lifelong resident born April 13, 1891, to John L. and Lula Stanley Ayres. Her marriage to Mr. Cherrington was an event of April 7, 1911 at Montgomery, W.Va.
     Two children survive, Mrs. Harmon (Henrietta) O'Brien of Syracuse and Attorney William P. Cherrington of Gallipolis. Other survivors are three granddaughters, Suzanne, Henrietta and Libby Cherrington. A sister, Miss Nina Ayres preceded her in death last July and a brother John many years ago.
     Mrs. Cherrington was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal church, the Thursday Club, French Colony Chapter DAR, and the Emblem Club.
     Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Waugh Halley Wood Funeral home. Rev. Albert Chappelear will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Pall bearers will be Paul Jarvis, Alva Shoemaker, Rupert Trout, Wayne B. Foster, Dr. Charles E. Holzer, Jr., and Jack D. Davis.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 17, 1959
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, W.D.

Rev. Cherrington Died Thursday
Well Known Methodist Preacher Passed Away of Pneumonia in Cincinnati
     Rev. Dr. W.D. Cherrington, aged 73 years of Linwood avenue, Columbus, Ohio, a former district superintendent of the Methodist conference, died Thursday evening in Christ hospital, Cincinnati, of pneumonia.
Rev. Dr. Cherrington, who had preached in the Methodist church in Covington, Ky., last Sunday morning, collasped following his sermon and was removed to the Cincinnati hospital. Later he suffered an attack of pneumonia.
     For 50 years he had been active in the Methodist conference, and for 17 years had served as district superintendent. He had been retired for two years. During his pastoral work he served congregations in Columbus, Chillicothe, Washington C.H., Newark, Circleville, London, Marietta, Athens, Lancaster, Gallipolis and Zanesville.
     Two sons survive Rev. Mr. Cherrington, Frank, a teacher in the High School of Commerce, New York, and Fred W. of 693 Whittier street, connected with the State Utilities Commission. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Broad Street M.E. church, Columbus, and interment was made at Delaware.

[Note: He was the son of William W. and Julia Payne Cherrington and was born in Athens County, Ohio in 1852. He died April 23, 1925 and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware County, Ohio. He was the great grandson of William and Margaret Hank Cherrington.]

Gallia Times
April 30, 1925
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Cher[r]ington, William

     William H. Cher[r]ington the subject of this sketch, was the son of Clement Cherrington, who was educated for the ministry in the church of England, not believing in that church he sailed for American on the day set for his trial sermon in the year 1750.
     William H. was born Oct. 7th 1802 in Greenbrier county Virginia. He came to Ohio with his parents in the year 1805, when but 3 years old; he was the first Cher[r]ington to settle in Jackson county. He attended the common schools and received a fair education. In 1825 he married Eleanor Williams and settled on a farm where he followed farming in the summer and teaching school in the winter. To them were born 5 boys and 3 girls who preceded him in death all but one girl.
     He was a thrifty industrious enterprising and law abiding citizen, being one of the first citizens he did much in organizing and building up the county. When 17 years old he was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He was one of those large hearted christians that always gave of his means to the support of every good cause, thus helping to build churches, school houses &c. He was a firm believer in missions giving liberally every year to that cause. He was very prompt in attending church, his testimonies were clear and strengthening to his classmates. He had been a faithful reader of the Bible and could quote many of its promises.
     For thirty years he has had a cough which finally terminated in that dread disease consumption. He died as he lived fully trusting in Jesus. He often said he was ready and waiting the summons. March 14th 1889 he quietly passed to rest at his sisters in Franklin Township, Jackson county Ohio, aged 86 years 5 months 7 days. His funeral was conducted by the writer at Franklin Valley in the presence of a large assembly of friends, Sunday March 17, 1889 after which we laid him to rest awaitng the Resurrection. Thus ended the life on earth, of a good citizen, a faithful christian,and affectionate father. J.M. Stewart

[Note by Henny Cherrington Evans: William H. was not the son, but grandson of Clement Cherrington, who also was not likely educated for the ministry. Clement arrived in America about1728, not 1750, as a teenager, too young for such an education, and his first occupation was that of currier. William was the son of Thomas and Sarah Westlake who settled in Gallia County likely in 1805. Later their land became part of Jackson County and thus William was not the first Cherrington to live in Jackson County but one of many.]

Jackson paper
March 1889
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cher[r]ington, William

     William Cher[r]ington was born in Gallia County, Ohio, December 10, 1814, and was married to Mary Patton March 27, 1834. Mrs. Cherrington died July 3, 1871. He afterwards was married to Margaret Vaughn, March 5, 1874. She also passed away April 27, 1883. Bro. Cher[r]ington's family consisted of three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, who died September 29, 1860, Mrs. Evaline Buckley, and Mrs. Emma Arthur.
     Bro. Cherrington joined the M.E. Church in his 14th year, and lived a consistent member of the church of his choice until his death. He served the church in the capacity of steward for many years, and was a very efficient officer, until his mind gradually began to fall, when he resigned his position as steward in the church. When in his proper mind, he was always a regular attendant to church duties, and a liberal supporter of the church of his choice. He died April 10, 1887, aged 72 years and 4 months.
P. Henry

[Note by Henny Cherrington Evans: William was the son of William and Elizabeth Cherrington Switzer. He is buried in Franklin Valley Cemetery in Jackson County, Ohio.]

Jackson paper possibly
April 1887
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Cherrington, William

Wm. Cherrington Dead
Struck by a Train Near Catlettsburg and Hurled Twenty Feet;
Lived But a Short Time...His Remains Brought to His Gallipolis Home Tuesday
     Word was received Monday evening that William Cherrington, who left this city shortly before noon that day, had been dangerously injured by being struck by a train near Ashland, Ky. A short time after, a long distance telephone message from Judge Thomas Cherrington, his brother, conveyed the sad news that he was dead from his injuries. The information spread over the city rapidly, and caused much sorrowful comment. It is not a week since Sam M. Cherrington, the son of the deceased, was stricken with apoplexy and narrowly escaped death. The details of the fatal accident are not yet all known, but the following special is in Tuesday's Commerical Tribune:
     "Catlettsburg, Ky.,Nov. 22__The westbound shuttle train at 3:55 p.m. struck and almost instantly killed Wm. H. Cherrington, a traveling salesman from Gallipolis, O. Cherrington had just stepped off the street car at Chaffee Station in the southern part of this city and had stepped on the C. & O. railroad track, intending to cross to the store of C.C. Thackson, when the shuttle train came along and struck him, throwing him over twenty feet. Cherrington traveled for the firm of S.F. Neal, a flour dealer of Gallipolis, and is connected with prominent families, both in that city and in Ironton, being a brother of Judge Cherrington, the noted lawyer of that city. His remains will be shipped to his home in Gallipolis."
     When the news was wired to Maj. S.F. Neal about 4:30 o'clock, it was so astounding that it was confusing and the full report of the awful fact could not be realized for some time and then, only in the greatest sorrow. This was the effect upon the community in which Mr. Cherrington had spent his life, and where his life had been an open book, easy and interesting to read of all men who love honor, principle, truth and manliness and whose pages were beautifully illustrated and adorned with acts of love toward parents, brothers, sisters, wife and children and deeds of kindness to all mankind. His companionship was so charming, his with so engaging, his satire so withering, his logic so irrefutable, his reading and learning so wide and diversified, that he impressed all with whom he came in contact that nature had cast him in no ordinary mould and that the clay of which he was composed was of the finest that had ever come into the hands of the potter. When such men are stricken down in a community the community feels the shock and disruption. As to what the family of such a man must feel we have no heart to tell, if we could. We draw a vail over the anguish of these hearts that are bleeding. We have no right to intrude there, but for the community we have a right to speak, and the community has a right to be heard, and it has been many days since so well proportioned, and so well rounded a man has fallen among us. There are men that rise like peaks, great on a single line of thought and action. Mr. Cherrington had been a favorite always and his death will bring sadness to every hearthstone where he is known.
     Mr. Cherrington came of good stock. His grandfather (William Cherrington) was a Pennsylvanian and settled in this county in 1805. He built the first hand mill that ever ground corn in Addison township, when Gallipolis had but two stores, when tea sold for $3 a pound and coffee for 50 cents, and there wasn't a road in the county. His grandmother came also from Pennsylvania. Her maiden name was Letitia Douglass. His father (Pennel Cherrington) was born in Greenbrier, W.Va., and in 1825 married Jennette Johnston, who was born in the city of Melrose, Scotland. They were married in Gallia county. Two finer or nobler old people ever lived in the county. They became the parents of the following children, in the following order: James J., who died in 1833; William, who died Nov. 22, 1897; Margaret, (Mrs. C.D. Bailey) yet living; Edward, who died in 1831 in California; John G., who died in 1887; Eliza (Mrs. H.N. Bailey) yet living; Thomas, a resident of Ironton and a circuit court Judge; Misses Letitia and Jennette, yet living on the old home place, a few miles from town.
     The father and mother of this large and interesting family have passed away, but not without the greatest esteem of all who knew them. The mother was known far and near for her womanly virtues. The father met with honor and preferment. He had been a trustee and Justice in his township for many years, and served two terms in the General Assembly of the State. He was a Lieutentant Colonel of the militia of the county in an early day, and was looked up to as a safe counselor and guide in all matters. The children inherited the noble qualities of both father and mother in an eminent degree. Mr. Wm. Cherrington, their second child, and subject of this sketch was born August 7, 1828. He has been in business nearly ever since reaching his majority in this city. He served as Treasurer of the county two terms. He was an ardent Republican and devotedly attached to the interests of his city. He has for several years been a traveling salesman for the Anchor Flouring Mills. He came home only a few days ago, in response to the serious illness of his only son, mentioned above.
     He leaves a widow (Lucy Maxon) and the following children who have our deepest and kindliest sympathy: Samuel M. Cherrington, Miss Birdie Cherrington, Miss Lida Cherrington, Mrs. Hannah Owens, of Cincinnati, and Miss Alice Cherrington.
     Immediately after the receipt of the news of the terrible accident Mr. Henry Neal and Mr. Heisner Maxon took a train and went down. They dispatched Tuesday morning that they would be up this (Tuesday) afternoon at 3:50. They were met at Gallipolis ferry station by Undertaker Hayward and an escort of the United Commercial Travelers, consisting of Messrs. Edward Deardorff, Harry Stockhoff, Charles Levi, J.T. Callahan, Geo. Pfeiffer and W.O. Miles. The remains were conveyed to the family residence to await the funeral and burial services to be hereafter determined. We understand Mr. Cherrington's life was insured for about
$10,000.

[Note: William and wife Lucy Maxon Cherrington are buried in Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis. William's grandmother Letitia was probably from Virginia and not Pennsylvania as here stated.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 23, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans

How the Accident Happened
Details of the Death of Wm. Cherrington
The Funeral Today
     The funeral services of the late Wm. cherrington were conducted at half-past one o'clock this afternoon by Rev. F.P. Lutz at the family residence. The interment was at the old cemetery on Pine Street, beside his daughter Jennie. The pall bearers were Messrs. James C. Bailey, Harry C. Bailey, Hollis C. Johnston, Wm. Cherrington, Heisner Maxon and Henry Neal.
     The Catlettsburg Democrat of Tuesday gives the following account of the accident: Mr. William Cherrington, of Gallipolis, aged about 65 years, and one of the most prominent traveling salesmen in the Ohio valley, was killed at 4:04 last evening at the Sandy City C. & O. crossing in the west end of this city, by "shuttle" train No. 47, due here down bound at 3:55 p.m. Mr. Cherrington traveled for the S.F. Neal Milling Company of Gallipolis, and visited this city regularly about once every week or ten days. He had been calling on the trade at Ashland and boarded the 3:45 car on the electric line, with Motorman Miller and Conductor Lawrence in charge, enroute for this city. On arriving at Sandy City he concluded to stop at Mahan's store on business for his firm. The C. & O. and street car tracks run parallel and at this point are only a short distance apart. Mr. Cherrington alighted from the car and started walking toward Mahan's store, not seeing the approaching train which was running at a rate of 25 or 30 miles an hour.
     As he walked toward the track he was on the fireman's side of the train and the engineer did not see him. The crossbeam at the top of the pilot struck the unfortunate man and hurled him 60 feet forward and to the left, falling across the rails of the east bound track. When picked up he was still alive and was placed aboard the train and taken to Ashland. In the meantime a telephone message was sent to Dr. Harry Martin, C. & O. physician who met the train at the depot. He found the man sinking rapidly and all efforts to save his life proved fruitless, for at 4:34 he breathed his last, never regaining consciousness.
The head and face were badly bruised, the skull crushed and right leg broken below the knee. The remains were taken to the undertaking establishment of T.H. Bullington and put in the best possible condition.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 24, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                               Top of Page

Chevalier, Cecil F.

Cecil F. Chevalier
     Cecil F. Chevalier, 77, of Rockbridge, died Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at his residence. Born April 30, 1920, in Gallipolis, son of the late Finley and Emma Mae Chick Chevalier, he was a retired aviation mechanic from Rockwell International, Columbus, and a World War II Army Veteran. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lancaster, and the Avery Lodge 493 F & AM of Hilliard.
     Surviving are his wife, Harriet Logan Chevalier, of Rockbridge; a son, Barry L. Chevalier of Sarasota, Fla.; a daughter, Sherry Chevalier of Bradenton, Fla.; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and a sister, Ella Belle McDonald of Gallipolis.
     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Chevalier; and a sister, Emma Frances Dabney.
     Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with Dr. Brooks W. Heck officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Cemetery, Galloway. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 p.m. on Friday. The family suggests that contributions be made to Hospice of Fairfield County, 1111 E. Main St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Gallipolis paper
3-5-1998
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Chevalier, Charles Sylvester

C. S. Chevalier, Clipper Mills, Dies, aged 77
Funeral Services Will Be Held At 2 Monday At Ohio Chapel M. E. Church
     Charles Sylvester Chevalier, aged 77, died at his home in Clipper Mills at 6:15 last evening. He had been in failing health for two years but up till the last few months had been a very familiar figure in Gallipolis.
     Mr. Chevalier was a native of Clay tp. He was a son of John and Frances Brown Chevalier and was born June 22, 1862. He was the last survivor of eight children. He was twice married. In 1884 he and Naomi Baker were united in marriage. She died 19 years ago. In December, 1922, he married Metta Rainer of Rio Grande, who survives him. Also surviving are four children of the first marriage, Mrs. Lilliam ?ealey, Mrs. Blanch McCalla, ?ark and Charles Chevalier, all of Gallipolis. A set of twins died in infancy.
Decedent was highly regarded in his community, was a member of Ohio Chapel for 65 years and was never happier than when in church serving his Master.
     Funeral services will be held in Ohio Chapel at 2 o'clock Monday, with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery by C. R. Halley.

[Note: Tombstone death date 1939]

Gallipolis paper
1939
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

Chevalier, Emma May

Mrs. Chevalier
     Emma May, wife of Finley H. Chevalier, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Chick on the Chillicothe road near this city on Tuesday, Dec. 21. She had been operated upon a few weeks previous to her death.
     She is survived by her husband, two boys and two girls, her parents, a brother John and sisters, Rosalie and Cleo. She was aged 34 years.
     For a number of years she had been a member of the Methodist Church at Ohio Chapel. Her funeral was held there Thursday, Dec. 23 by Rev. R. P. McCarley, the interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.

[Note: dates from stone: 1887-1920]

Gallipolis newspaper
December 1920
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Chevalier, Lawrence J.

Lawrence Chevalier
     Lawrence J. Chevalier, 76, 1414 Alvina Drive, Columbus, died Monday, Jan.2, 1995 at Kobacker House in Columbus. He was a retired machinist from Dennison Apex Co. and a World War II U. S. Army veteran.
He was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church, Columbus Lodge #30 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Dennison Old Timer's Club and Oakland Park Conservation Club.
     Born Sept. 10, 1918 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Finley and Emma Chick Chevalier.      Survivors include his wife, Louise; one son, John (Jodi) Chevalier of Delaware; one sister, Ellabelle McDonald; one brother, Cecil (Harriet) Chevalier; and three grandchildren.      He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Frances Dabney.
     Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Road, where services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Sue Ellen Miller officiating. Burial will be in Northlawn Memorial Gardens, Westerville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
1-3-1995 pg. A3
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI Top of Page

Chevalier, Permelia

Death of Aged Lady
Mrs. Permelia Chevalier, wife of Mr. John Chevalier, of Clipper Mill, died Saturday morning at 2 o’clock, aged 75 years. She is survived by her husband, who is 80 years old, and seven sons and daughters. The funeral was Sunday afternoon at Ohio Chapel, Rev. Mr. Fields officiating, interment at Brown’s family cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 1, 1907
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Chic, Thomas

Death of Mr. Thomas Chic
Thomas Chic died at his home, 513 First Avenue Wednesday evening, July 2, 1924, after five weks of serious illness at the age of 68 years. Mr. Chic leaves his widow, Elizabeth Bostic Chic, three daughters, Mrs. Mina Day of Fostoria, O., Mrs. Ed Waugh and Mrs. Clarence Betz of this city, two sons, Ira of Gallipolis, and Charles of Portsmouth. Also one brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Ewing. Burial at Pine Street cemetery in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger.

[Thomas was the son of James H Chick and Mary Broyles, copied this info from the death certificate.]

Unknown publication
Approximately July 1924
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Chick, Carrie

Carrie Chick
Carrie Chick 83, Portsmouth Road, Gallipolis, died at 9 a.m. today in Holzer Medical Center.
She retired as a telephone operator with Ohio Bell Telephone Co. in 1958 after 30 years of service.
The daughter of the late Ira and Ella Baker Chick, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Esther Plymale of Gallipolis and Mrs. Eula McConnehea of Sarasota, Fla.
Arrangements will be announced later by Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.

Unknown publication
Thursday, November 13, 1986
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI Top of Page

Chick, Charles Paul

Paul Chick, 31, Dies After Long Illness
Charles Paul Chick, 31, a familiar figure on the streets here until his health failed, died at 11:30 last night at the home of his mother, Mrs. Leoma Broyles Chick, at 73 Spruce Street. He was born and reared here and was a son of the late Berry Chick. He was never rugged and had been bedfast for months.
Besides the mother, there survives one brother, John H. Chick. Funeral services will be held at St. Nicholas at 10:30 Friday. Burial there by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, July 25, 1934
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Chick, Elizabeth Luella (Ella) [Baker]

Mrs. Ella Chick Dies Tuesday
     Mrs. Elizabeth Luella (Ella) Chick, 76, died Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at her home, 1824 Eastern Ave., after a lengthy illness. She had been in ill health for a period of 22 years, and bedfast for 15. Her condition became critical three weeks ago.
     Mrs. Chick was a native of Mason county, where she was born Sept. 14, 1879, daughter of the late Allen and Amelia Martin Baker. She was the last of her family, having been preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters William, Samuel, John, Charles, Mrs. Emma Queen and Mrs. Kitty Ramey. She was married to Ira Chick on Aug. 18, 1900, and he survives along with the following daughters, Miss Carrie L. at home, Mrs. S. V. (Esther) Clonch of Gallipolis, Mrs. Everette (Irene) Delaney of Evansville, Ind., and Mrs. Harry (Eulah) Mcconnehea of Lake Jackson, Tex. There are a grandson and great grandson who also survive.
     Mrs. Chick was a member of the Baptist church. The couple moved to Gallipolis in 1900 and has lived here since.
     Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m., at the C. J. Waugh Funeral home. Rev. E. C. Venz, assisted by Rev. H. M. Smith, will officiate and burial will be in Pine Street cemetery. Friends may call at Waugh's after noon on Wednesday and until the funeral hour.

Unknown publication
[no date for the paper, but Ira's obit states she died March 20, 1956.]
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI Top of Page

Chick, Ella M.

Mrs. Ella Chick Dead
Mrs. Ella M. Chick, wife of James F. Chick, died at her home on the Chillicothe road Sunday morning at 6 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks of heart disease. She was 59 years of age, was the daughter of the late Marion and Rachel Trotter and was born in this city. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Robert Johnson of Chambersburg, John of Huntington, W. Va., Miss Rosa at home and Mrs. Elman Maddy of this city, also one sister and two half sisters.
She has been a member of Ohio Chapel M. E. Church for many years and was a devoted wife and mother. The funeral services will be from the home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. R. P. McCarley, the interment following at Mound Hill under the directions of Wetherholt and Entsminger.

Unknown publication in Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis
10-7-1925
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Chick, Ira H.

Ira H. Chick, Taken Friday
     Ira H. Chick, 81, a retired concrete finisher, died at his home 1602 Eastern Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Friday. He had been in failing health for three years, and a heart attack Friday resulted in his death.
     He was born on Little Bull Skin, this county on June 8, 1877, the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Boster Chick. His marriage to the former Ella Baker took place in Gallipolis on aug. 18, 1900 and she preceded him in death on March 20, 1956.
     Four daughters survive, Miss Carrie Chick, an Ohio Bell telephone operator here, Mrs. Everette (Irene) Delaney and Mrs. S. V. (Esther) Plymale Clonch, both of Gallipolis and Mrs. Harry (Eulah) Mcconnehea of Middleport.
     Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Mabel) Betz of Gallipolis, Mrs. E. C. (Jessie) Waugh of Portsmouth and Mrs. Harry (Mina) Burkett of Tiffin. A surviving grandson is Garland Plymale and a great grandson is Richard Plymale. A brother, Charles D. Chick, preceded him in death.
     Mr. Chick spent all of his life in this county with the exception of 15 years in Portsmouth. He returned to Gallipolis in 1937 and had lived here since.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home. Rev. Vernon Shafer will officiate and burial will follow in Pine Street cemetery.   Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday and until the hour of the service.

Unknown publication
3-13-1959
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI Top of Page

Chick, James

Death of James Chick
Mr. James Chick died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller, near Mechanicsburg, O., last Friday, after a short illness from paralysis. He was 72 years of age and is survived by the following children, his wife having died about 8 years ago; Mrs. W. A. Miller, Mrs. S. L. Lewis of Angel, Mrs. Landthorn, of Eureka, Mrs. Whitt Taylor, of Angola, Thomas J. of Green township, and Late Chick, of Washington, C.H. He had lived with Mr. and Mrs. Miller since last fall, and since the death of his wife had divided his time among his children.
The remains arrived here Saturday and were taken to Macedonia Sunday, by Wetherholt where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Ewing. Mr. Chick was a member of the Christian church and a good citizen and his death will be regretted by many friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, March 18, 1910
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Chick, James Chauncey

Chauncey Chick
     Chauncey Chick died at his home on Second Avenue Thursday, October 24, 1918 after two weeks' illness with pneumonia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Chick, who reside on the Pete Thompson farm.
     Rev. D. F. Wood conducted the funeral services at the residence Saturday. Burial was in the Mound Hill Cemetery.
     Mr. Chick married Miss Mary Calhoun and is survived by her and one daughter, Norma. Mr. Chick was employed as train dispatcher on the K & M railroad and a very efficient and well liked young man.

[and]

Chauncey Chick
After two week' illness with influenza, Chauncey Chick died at his home in this city Thursday. He was the son of James Chick and wife on the Peter Thompson farm in Green township. He leaves his wife, formerly Mary Calhoun, and a young daughter. The funeral was Saturday afternoon.

[and]

     Mr. James Chauncey Chick was born near Gallipolis, October 4, 1894 and died Thursday afternoon, October 24, 1918, aged 24 years and 20 days. His death was caused by pneumonia after an illness of about ten days. He was a son of Mr. and James Chick andhis wife was Miss Mary Calhoun of this city, who, with their little daughter Norma, survive him. He is also survived by his father, mother, five sisters and one brother.
     For several months previous to his death Mr. Chick had been employed as express messenger on a K & M train. He was an honest, industrious young man, devoted to his family and genial and kind to every one.
     A host of friends sympathize with the wife and little daughter and feel a personal grief over his departure. We cannot understand why he should be taken, but we must submis to the wisdom of Him who "doeth all things well.

Gallipolis Tribune
11-1-1918 Pg 4
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI Top of Page

Chick, James F.

James F. Chick Passes Suddenly In His 82nd Year
Funeral Is Set For 2 Thursday At Eureka
     James F. Chick died very suddenly Tuesday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson. Mr. Chick had been here the day before and seemed about as well as usual. While seated in front of a grate fire in the Johnson home about 8:45 Tuesday morning, Mrs. Johnson heard a strange clink or rattling of the coal scuttle and then found her father collapsed and dying. His age was 81 years, 3 months, 27 days.
     His wife and five children preceded him in death, but these three children, in addition to Mrs. Johnson, survive: Mrs. Elman Maddy, Gallipolis; Mrs. Joe West, Kansas, and John Chick, Nitro.
     For many years Mr. Chick was a resident of Gallipolis and he had a wide acquaintance in the county. Once he was a central figure in a controversy relative to a local option campaign.
     Funeral services will be held at the Johnson home at 2 o'clock Thursday, with Rev. R. P. McCarley in charge. Burail in Mound Hill cemetery by Stevers.

Unknown publication in Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis
Wed. 1-21-1942 Front Page
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Chick, John

Mr. John Chick, uncle of Mrs. R. K. Sisson, died Saturday of paralysis. Mr. Chick was more than 80 yearsof age and was from England. He possessed many noble qualities. He left considerable estate which he disposed of by will.

[and]

Mr. John Chick, aged 80 years, a quite wealthy bachelor, uncle of Mrs. Sisson of this city, died last Saturday. (April 1880 Gallipolis)

Unknown publication in Brossard Library in Gallipolis
April 23, 1880
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf Midland, MI Top of Page

Chick, John D.

John Chick
     John D Chick, 79 a resident of 116 State St., was found dead around 8 a.m. today in front of his automobile. According to Gallia County Coroner Dr. Donald Warehime, Mr. Chick died of an apparent heart attack around 10 p.m. Sunday. He had just returned from church and was placing a blanket over the windshield of his automobile.
     He was born Jan. 7, 1896, in Ohio Twp., son of the late James and Ella Trotter Chick. He was a retired night clerk at the Libby Hotel. One son survives by a previous marriage. Two sisters survive, Rosalee West, Kanauga and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Eureka. One brother Chauncey, preceded him in death,
     He was a lifelong resident of Gallia County. He was a member of the Bell chapel Church, and was a World War I veteran.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's Home for Funerals with Rev. Everett Delaney officiating. burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Tuesday.

[and]

Man found dead early this morning [1-5-1976]
John Chick, 79, a resident of State St. Gallipolis, was found dead at 7:50 a.m. today. Chick's body was found lying along side his car.
Dr. Donald R. Warehime, Gallia County Coroner, said death was caused by an apparent heart attack. He said Chick died around 10 to 10:30 Sunday night. The body was removed to Miller's Home for Funerals.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Jan. 5, 1976
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Chick, Joseph B.

ILLNESS CLAIMS JOSEPH CHICK
Retired Foundry Man Is Stricken At His Home Wednesday
     Joseph B. Chick, 76 year old retired Crown Pipe & Foundry Co., employee, passed away at his home on Jackson route 3 Wednesday morning following an illness of two weeks. A native of Gallia county, Mr. Chick was the son of the late Jefferson and Charity Woodruff Chick.
     He is survived by his wife; three sons, Carl, of Jackson; Emory and Oakley, of Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Violet McAffee, of Columbus; Mrs. Indials Withrow, Dayton; and Mrs. Earnestine Vulgamore, Portsmouth; three sisters, Mrs Letha Davis and Mrs. Myrtle Tope, Gallipolis; and Mrs. Allie Eisnaugle, Jackson and one brother, Theodore Chick, Jackson, Miss.
     Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Mayhew funeral home with Rev. Evan D. Jones officiating. The body may be viewed prior to the funeral at the Mayhew funeral home. Burial will be made in Fairmount Cemetery.

Unknown publication from Brossard Library in Gallipolis
9-5-1947
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI Top of Page

Chick, Laura [Tope]

Laura Tope Chick Died This Morning At Vine St. Home
     Mrs. Laura Tope Chick died at her home on Vine street this morning at 6 o'clock following a lingering illness of several years. She was born October 5, 1858, the daughter of George W. and Elizabeth Donaldson Tope who lived in Walnut tp. near Patriot and was therefore in her eightieth year.
     On March 26, 1902, she married Charles Jefferson Chick who preceded her in death. She had no children of her own but the following children of her husband's former marriage survive: J.B. Chick and Mrs. A.O. Eisnaugle of Jackson, Mrs. G.W. Tope and Mrs. Cleve Davis of this city, E.E. Chick of Detroit and T.T. of Syracuse, N.Y. One brother, James F. Tope of Tampa, Fla., and one sister, Mrs. Angeline Cremeens of this county, also survive.
     Funeral arrangements which are in charge of A.E. Tope have not been completed and pending word from relatives the body will remain at the Tope funeral home.

[Note: From death certificate date of death June 13, 1938; burial at White CE in Harrison Twp.]

Newspaper (prob. June 1938, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Tope file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Chick, Thomas D.

Thomas D. Chick
     Thomas D. Chick, 63, Hilliard, O., died Sunday at the Dayton V. A. Hospital. The former Gallipolis resident was an Air Force Veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Hilliard. Also surviving are one sone, Danny Chick, Columbus; four daughters; Annette Thompson, Westerville; Mari Beth Williams, Dallas, TX; Robin Mayer, Columbus; and Jill Chick at home; and one sister Rosemary Davis, Columbus.
     Friends may call at the Tidd Funeral Home, Hilliard, this evening from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., with Dr. Weir Harman officiating. Burial will be at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

[Note: son of Charles D. Chick]

Unknown publication from Brossard Library in Gallipolis
11-12-1985
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI Top of Page

Christy, Walter

Walter Christy Dead
Veteran Engineer At The Epileptic State Hospital Passes
     Mr. Walter Christy, formerly an engineer at the O.H.E., died at his home on upper Second Avenue at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, 1920, after several months illness with diabetes. He was aged 65 years and has been a resident of this city for twenty-five years, having been a trusted employee at the O.H.E. for twenty years and has a wide circle of friends here.
     He is survived by his widow, Mary E. Ward Christy, the only child dying over twenty years ago, one sister, Mrs. John Withers and one brother, Bert Christy, both of this city.
He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
     The funeral will be held from his late home Thursday at 10 A.M. conducted by Rev. Mr. Wood, interment at Pine Street Cemetery by Wetherholt and Entsminger under the auspice of the I.O.O.F. lodge.

[Note: Walter Scott Christy born May 17, 1855 in WV; died Feb. 3, 1920; aged 64 years, 8 months and 17 days of age. Parents: Henry Christy and Mary Hally]

Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 2, 1920
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Church, Cora J.

Cora Church Dies on Bladen Route
Miss Cora J. Church passed away at 5 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bertie Sheets, on Bladen rural route. She had been ill three weeks. Her age was 66 years, 9 months, 4 days. She was the daughter of the late Alexander Church.
Surviving besides the sister is a brother, E.A. Church of Crown City, and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 Tuesday at the Mercerville Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Cremeens in charge. Burial in Mercerville cemetery by Stevers Funeral Service.

[Note: From Stone 1872 - 1939]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Date unknown - 1939
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

Church, Edward H.

Edward Church Services Sunday
Farmer Claimed At Home Thursday
     Funeral services for Edward H. Church, 80, will be held at 1 PM Sunday in the Mercerville Church, the Rev. Oma Williams officiating, and Miller's Home for Funerals will bury the body in Ridgelawn Cemetery there.
     Mr. Church, a farmer for most of his life, died at 1:15 AM Thursday at his home here, to which he had moved six months ago just before he became bedfast from an illness of two years' duration.
He had retired from farming, an activity in which he engaged industriously and successfully, three years ago. His farm was on State Rt. 218, near Mercerville.
     Oct 8, 1891, in Gallipolis, Mr. Church married Lorena Fillinger, the Rev. Timothy Hally officiating. Besides his widow, he is survived by these sons ans daughters: William and Emmett, Bladen; Murray, Crown City; Walter, Delaware; Mrs. Cecil (Letha) Sheets, Crown City; Mrs. George (Frances) LeNoir, Akron; Mrs. Donald (Alma) Johnson, Alliance; Mrs. J. L. (Myrtle) Rinehart, Gallipolis. One child died in infancy. Surviving are also 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
     Born Dec. 15, 1869, at Athalia, Lawrence County to Alexander and Frances Tucker Church, the decedent was a member of the Swan Creek Grange. Friends may call at his late residence, 553 Fourth Ave. (the former Paul Grover home), after 2 PM Saturday.

[Note: from stone d 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Trbune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount

Church, Ethel E.

Mrs. Church, 71, Succumbs Early Today
     Mrs. Ethel E. Church, 71, Eureka Star Route, died at 11 a.m., today in Holzer Hospital. She had been admitted there three hours earlier in the day. She had been in failing health for four months, but only serious since last night.
     She was born on Sept. 13, 1896, in Guyan Twp., daughter of the late Lornzo and Pheobe Thompson Brumfield. She married William M. Church in April, 1919. He survives, along with the following children: Miss Imogene Church, Eureka Star Route; Edward Dow Church, Cleveland; Melvin Lee Church, Eureka Star Route and Miss Irene Church, at home.
     One infant brother preceded her in death. Three grandchildren survive, along with one sister, Mrs. Gilbert (Mary) Boster, Thurman, and two brothers, Earl Brumfield, Gallipolis and Hershel Brumfield, Rt. 1, Crown City.
     She was a member of the Mercerville Baptist Church.
The body is at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be announced.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, January 19, 1968

Services Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel E. Church, 71, who died at 11 a.m. Friday in Holzer Hospital, were held today at 2 p.m. at the Mercerville Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. Bruce Unroe. Burial was in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Mercerville.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 22, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Church, Frances Eileen

Pneumonia Fatal to Church Baby
     Frances Eileen, daughter of Stanley and Clarice Fife Church of Crown City, died at 7 o'clock Saturday evening at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington after a brief illness of pneumonia. Had she lived 12 days longer she would have been one year old.
     Survivors besides the parents are four sisters and a brother; Loretta 14, Irena 12, Emma Jane 10, Naomi 8, Richard 6 and two grandparents, Mrs. Emma Church of Crown City and Joseph Fife of Eureka.
     Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home by Rev. Oma Williams. Burial was in the Crown City Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.

[Note: stone reads: 1941-1942.....death certificate shows born March 24, 1941; died March 14, 1942]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Church, Georgia L. [Shriver]

     Georgia L. Church, 80, Gallipolis died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 in Holzer Medical Center. Born July 29, 1918 in Guyan Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late Henry and Grace Barry Shriver, she was a homemaker.
     She was also preceded in death by her husband, Murray E. Church; a son Jerry A. Church; two stepchildren, Murray F. Church and Gaye Halley; a sister Wilma sheets; and three brothers, Ogle Shriver, Lawrence Shriver and John Shriver.
     Surviving are two daughters, Joyce (Cody) Boothe of Crown City, and Virginia Walter of Gallipolis; two stepdaughters, Lenore Saunders of Charleston, W. Va., and Lavada Dulaney of Gallipolis; a stepson, Larry Church of Crown City; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Homer Shriver of Crown City; and a sister, Elizabeth Parsons of Crown City.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Alfred Holley and the Rev. Charles Lusher officiating. Burial will be in the Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 21, 1999
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                      Top of Page

Churchill, Eunice [Cochran]

Gage Resident Claimed By Death
     Mrs. John Churchill, 60, died at 7:30 a.m. today in her two year old home near Gage, across the creek from her birthplace.
     In 1945, the Churchills- he a retired garageman- came back from Cincinnati, where they had spent most of the 30 years of their married life, and built their cottage. She was the former Eunice Cochran.
     Born Sept. 21, 1887, to Charles and Anna Davis Cochran, the decedent is survived by her widower and these brothers and sisters: Charles C. Cochran, and Mrs. L. Bush, Gallipolis; Dewey Cochran, Robert Cochran, and Mrs. Jane Wingerdern, Cincinnati; Mrs. George Jordan, Indiana, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Jones, Columbus; and Mrs. Ella Jones, Bidwell.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Alexander Church. Burial will be made by Miller's Home for Funerals in the Hulbert Cemetery, where her mother and father are interred. The Rev. Lowell Nihizer will be the officiating minister. The body will be at the funeral home until taken to the church.

[Note: From death certificate date of death January 8, 1948.]

Newspaper (prob. January 1948, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Cochran file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Circle, Gilbert M.

Gilbert Circle, Restaurant Operator, Dies At Age 55
     Gilbert M. Circle, 55, a well-known restaurant operator in Gallipolis and Pomeroy, died at 5 a.m. today in Holzer Hospital, where he had been a patient for eight days. He had suffered several heart attacks in recent years. He resided at 336-½ Second Avenue.
     Mr. Circle was born May 19, 1908 at Racine, son of the late Augustus and Helen Tall Circle. He spent his early years in Meigs County. On Dec. 24, 1930, he was married to the former Gay McDonald at The Plains. She survives along with a son, Dean Circle, of Gallipolis. There are two granddaughters. Other survivors are two brothers and a sister, Wilmer Circle, of Gallipolis, Arthur Circle of Toledo and Mrs. Wilbur (Audrey) Theobald of Middleport. Two brothers preceded him in death in infancy.
     Mr. Circle worked in Nelsonville for a number of years as a meat cutter and the family came to Gallipolis in 1952, where they opened two restaurants. Later they opened a similar establishment in Pomeroy. In Mr. Circle’s early Meigs County years, he worked in coal mines.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Home for Funerals, Rev. Glen Hueholt will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, July 2, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Claflin, Melinda M.

Death of Mrs. Claflin
Mrs. Harry Claflin, of Addison, died this morning, December 2, and will be buried Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Rife graveyard. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton. She took sick only Thursday evening and died this morning, leaving a little boy only a week old. She was the daughter of Mr. James George and had been married less than a year. She was a most excellent lady.

[Note: Buried Rife Cemetery, Addison Twp]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec 21, 1898.
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Clagg, Charles

Word has been received by the Tribune of the May 25 death of Charles Clagg, 56, South Bloomfield, a former Bidwell resident, in the Dayton Veterans Administration Hospital. Burial was May 28. Local survivors include a brother, Terley of Rt. 1, Gallipolis; two sisters, Mrs. John (Pearl) Denney and Mrs. Coyd (Dorothy) Morris, both of Bidwell and several nieces and nephews in Gallia County.

[Note: Born May 27, 1924 in West Virginia; Died: May 25, 1983]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 6, 1983 Page 6, Col. 1
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Clagg, Era P.

E P. Clagg Found Dead In Rodney Home
     Era P. Clagg, 75, was found dead in his Rodney home early Sunday morning. He was a retired farmer.
Mr. Clagg was born in Mason County, W. Va., on May 4, 1892, son of the late Charles L. and Melinda Hawthorne Clagg. He was one of 10 children. Surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Willard, Bidwell; Millard, Gallipolis; Mrs. Effie Dailey, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Okey Henry, Gallipolis.
     He was married to the former Laura Blake on Oct. 24, 1912 in Pt. Pleasant. She survives along with three children, Mrs. Verna Mehl, Rodney; Mrs. Frances Halley, Columbus, and Charles, Gallipolis. Three children died in infancy. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Funeral Home. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 8, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Clagg, George

Watchman Lost Life At Dam 25
Fell in River When Alone at Night and Met Death by Drowning
     The body of George Clagg, 26, night watchman at Dam 25, who disappeared early Sunday morning, was found floating in the river near the dam early Tuesday morning. The gruesome find was made by George Williams, the night watchman, who took the dead man’s job.
     There were no marks of violence on the body and authorities are convinced the man was accidentally drowned. Coroner J. M. Fadley announced his death was due to drowning. The victim was dressed in his work clothes. His pay, amounting to approximately $50, which he drew Saturday was found in his pockets. His gold watch was also found. It stopped at 2:18. Clagg was last seen alive at 1 o’clock Sunday morning by the night gang, as it was going off duty.
     The body was removed to Harper’s undertaking parlors and prepared for burial. It was buried in Lone Oak Cemetery late Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held from Harper’s undertaking parlors, Rev. Ira Ricketts officiating -- Pt. Pleasant Register [W.Va.]

The Gallia Times
Thursday, August 25, 1921
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Clagg, Shelby

Gallia County Soldier Dies
Word was received here Monday of the death of Shelby Clagg, a Gallia county soldier, in Hoffman Island Hospital, N. Y., having died of pneumonia.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, October 15, 1918
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Clarke, Aliene A. [Andrews]

Aliene A. Clarke, 88, formerly of Gallipolis, died Friday in Chillicothe
     Born December 21, 1900, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Mary Catherine (Middleton) Andrews. Also preceding her in death was her husband, E.V. Clarke, Sr., in 1957.
   Surviving are three sons, E.V. Clarke, Jr. of Chillicothe, Edward Andrews Clarke and James Andrews Clarke, both of Seattle, WA; two daughters, Edwina McClure of Sheridan, Arkansas and Joanne Mathus of Atlanta, GA; 10 grandchildren,including Shawn Clarke Saunders of Gallipolis; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Howard Andrews of Yuba City, CA and two sisters, LaBelle Bell of Sheridan, Arkansas and Kathleen Stout, of Orlando, FL.
     Services will be Tuesday 10 a.m. at the Buie Funeral Chapel in Sheridan, Arkansas with the Rev. David Deere officiating. Burial will be in Philadelphia Cemetery near Prattsville, Arkansas.

[Note: death information shows that she was born December 21, 1903, SS records show Dec. 21, 1901; death Sept. 1, 1989]

Gallipolis Paper
Sept. 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Clark, Andrew J.

RIO GRANDE LOSES A SPLENDID CITIZEN
Andrew J. Clark dies Suddenly of Heart Attack on Wednesday Night-- Funeral was Friday
     Failing to recover from a sudden heart attack, Mr.Andrew J. Clark, 75. a native of Raccoon township and prominent merchant there, died Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 1935. His deathcame as a great shock to his family and friends, and many expressions of sympathy were extended them.
     He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Lola Tobin, six daughters and a son . They are Mrs. sophia Liggett of Detriot; Mrs. Edith Henson and Mrs. Ted Merriam of Ann Arbor of Thurman; Mrs. Talmadge Cottrell of Trenton and W.E. Clark near Rio Grande. Joe Clark of Adamsville is a brother. A sister, Mrs. Ida Kent, lives in Columbus and two others. Mrs. Jessie Haller and Mrs. Rose Childers in Dayton.
     Mr. Clark was a splendid citizen , a longtime member of the Methodist church and enjoyed many warm friendships. Funeral services were at the family residence Friday afternoon by Rev. L.C. Watts and Rev. C.O. Clark burial following in Calvary Cemetery.

    Card of Thanks--We wish to express our sincere thanks to those who were so kind and sympathetic during the illness and death of our dear father. A.J. Clark: also to those who were so helpful after his death , to those who sent flowers, to Rev. Watts and Rev. C.O Clark for their consoling words, those who sang, the pall bearers, the undertaker and Mrs. Jessie Davis for her assistance. We also wish to thank those who have been so kind to our mother in her long illness. ---- The Clark Family.

Gallipolis Tribune
July 11, 1935
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart Top of Page

Clark, Bessie [Baxter]

Mrs. Bessie Clark Died Sunday P.M. Rites Here Tues.
     Mrs. Bessie L. Baxter Clark, born reared here and again a resident of this city after her marriage, died at 5:30 last evening in a Huntington hospital. For some years she had lived in Columbus but was brought to Huntington after she became ill about three months ago.
     Interment will be made on the Nevius lot in Mound Hill at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
     Surviving are a son, George Erwin Clark, with the Army in New Guinea, and a sister, Mrs. L. A. Rose, Huntington.
     Mrs. Clark, a daughter of Captain Zenas Baxter, was reared at the Nevius home at 626 Second Ave., now occupied by the A. W. Fish and family. Her second husband was the late Charles F. Stockhoff.

Gallipolis Tribune
1945
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Clark, Carter S.

Carter S. Clark
     Carter Clark, 81, was dead on arrival at HMC yesterday at noon.
     Mr. Clark was born July 23, 1898, one of seven children born to the late Curtis and Eva Carter Clark. He attended Providence school and was married to Myrtle Boston, Chambersburg, who preceded him in death. They had three children, Curtis Clark, California; Mrs. James (Geneva) Engle, Columbus; and Mrs. Clay (Evelyn) Williams, Crown City. His second marriage was to Frankie Brothers, who survives.
     He also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank (Audrey) Frounfeller, Temple City, Ca; and one brother, Charles Abraham (Abe) Clark, Columbus.
     He served in the Navy in WW II; he was a carpenter for all his life, and worked at GDC for several years; he also operated a shoe shop in the Park Central Hotel for several years, which closed out in 1965. He was a member of the American Legion.
     The funeral will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Miller's Home for Funerals with the Rev. Carles Lulsher officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery, Leaper.

Unknown publication
January 17, 1980
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Clark, Christina

Catherine Clark Died Last Sunday
     Mrs. Christina Clark died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Swick, in Morgan Township Sunday, March 5, aged 77 years. She had been sick for over a month with heart trouble.
Mrs. Clark was the daughter of the late Jacob and Christina Colwell and was the youngest of eleven children, all of whom have preceded her to the better land. She was united in marriage in 1852 to William W. Clark, who died in 1893.
     To this union were born six sons and three daughters. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death, Elmer in 1899, Joseph R. in 1910 and Mary in 1864. She is survived by the following children: Jacob and Dr. A. T. Clark of Vinton, Dr. J. W. Clark, Chief Physician at the Ohio Penitentiary at Columbus, Arthur V. Clark of Circleville, Mrs. Eva F. George and Mrs. Stella Swick of Morgan Township.
     She was a kind and loving wife and mother, a devout believer in the Christian religion and united with the Christian church at an early age. When her health permitted, her home was noted for its hospitality toward all. While those living who knew her as a mother have reached manhood’s and womanhood’s estate, they can never forget her constant care and watchfulness, her great motherly love and kindness.
     The funeral services were held at Clark Chapel Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Samuel Lewis, the burial following in the church cemetery by Undertaker Butler of Vinton.

[Note: 1834-1911]

Gallipolis Bulletin [Note: Tombstone has name Christenia]
Friday, March 10, 1911 1834-1911
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Clark, Curtis W.

Gallia Native Dies In Illinois
     News has reached here of the death of C.W. Clark, 78, a native of Gallipolis and resident of Carlinville, IL. The message came to Mrs. John F. Berridge, Lower River Road, a niece of the retired Standard Oil executive.
Clark was born in Gallipolis on Oct. 26, 1878, the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Dickey Clark. He was married to the former Bess M. Smith on Aug. 24, 1901, by the bride's father, Rev. J.W. Smith.
     Shortly after their marriage they went to Bluffton, IN and later they settled in Carlinville. At the latter place Clark was placed in charge of the big Standard Oil mines and was later transferred to headquarters at Wood River. He retired from service with Standard Oil in 1943. Clark was a prominent citizen of the Illinois community, having served 17 years on the school board, was a charter member of the Rotary Club and was active in the affairs of the First Methodist Church.
     He is survived by his wife, two sons, Willard C. of Palamban, Sumatra and Robert W. of Charlotte, NC and a daughter Mrs. Mary Rixman of Texas. There are six surviving grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A brother, W.A. Clark of Chicago, is one of the eight children of his immediate family who survive. Clark had a brother who preceded him in death, who was a Vice President of Standard Oil of New Jersey and he was a cousin of General Mark Clark.
     Funeral services and burial took place in Carlinville on Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 5, 1957
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Clark, Dorothy

Mrs. Dorothy Clark, died at her home in Ohio Township on Thursday of last week and was buried on Saturday. She was a good woman, and had many friends who mourn her death. She was an aunt of Esq. W. G. Parmley.

The Bulletin
Saturday, February 17, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Clark, E. Frank

     E. Frank Clark, 81, of Gallipolis, died Monday, Sept. 20, 1993 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born on June 16, 1912 in Gallia County to the late Harry and Bessie (Shato) Clark.
   A World War II U. S. Army veteran, he was an electrician at Cameron Electric and was a retired employee of Evans Packing Co. He was also a member of Providence Baptist Church, the V.F.W. Post 4464 of Gallipolis and the American Legion Lafayette Post 27 of Gallipolis.
   Also preceding him in death were one son and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Virginia (Randolph) Clark, whom he married on June 16, 1934; one daughter (Nancy Hayes of Bowling Green), six sons (Carl Clark, Daniel Clark, Delbert Clark and James Harry Clark, all of Gallipolis; David Clark of Oak Hill, W. Va., and Jennings Clark of Indianapolis, Ind.) 14 grand-children, two sisters (Pauline Six of Hilliard and Louise Layne of Redlands, Calif.) and one brother (Joe Clark of Gallipolis).
   The funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, where the body will lie in state one hour beforehand. The Rev. Charles Lusher will officiate. Burial will be at the church’s cemetery, where VFW Post 4464 and Lafayette Post 27 will conduct military honors. Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Sept. 21 , 1993
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Clark, Edna

Mrs. Edna Clark Dies At Home This Morning
Claimed At Residence On Edgemont Rd. After Long Period Of Illness
     Death this morning claimed Mrs. Stephan M. Clark, 21 Edgemont Rd., at the age of 55 after 13 years of failing health. A resident of Gallipolis for the past 24 years, Mrs. Clark was a member of one of the city's best known families. Her husband, who displayed great devotion to Mrs. Clark during her years of illness has been in the dry cleaning business here for many years past, retiring from it some two years ago.
     The Clarks were married Dec. 3, 1914. The former Edna Pickett, deceased was a daughter of the late Albert and Alice Trowbridge Pickett and was born at Crown City. Until her health failed, Mrs. Clark was an active member of Grace Methodist Church here. In addition to her husband, she leaves two sons, Claude Monroe Clark of Gallipolis, Forest Denver Clark of Point Pleasant; and a daughter, Mrs. W. B. (Eloise) Doyle of Copenhagen, Denmark. She also leaves these brothers and sisters: Ralph R. and Morris F. Pickett of Huntington, William Pickett of Kenwannee, Ill., Floyd Erwin and Roy Pickett of Crown City, Mrs. Leslie Lemon and Miss Ruby Pickett of Huntington and Mrs. Charles Erby of California. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
     Mrs. Doyle left Copenhagen by plane last night on being informed of her mother's death and is expected to arrive at Charleston Airport tonight or tomorrow. Funeral arrangemrnts are pending her arrival. The body was taken to the Clarence Waugh Funeral Home until 5 PM Wednesday when it will be taken to the residence, where friends may call.

[Note: From stone 1894 - 1950 Mound Hill]

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

Clark, Emanuel

Emanuel Clark Dead
Emanuel Clark, brother of George W. Clark of Second Avenue, died Sunday at 4 a.m. at his residence near Providence Church in Harrison Township, after a long illness. He was about 52 and leaves a wife, four boys and four sisters: Mrs. Henry Clark of Girard, Kansas; Mrs. Wayne Lanier of Bush's Mill; Mrs. John L. Warner of Huntington and Mrs. A.H. Day of Harrison Township. Mr. Clark was married to Elizabeth Smith on Sept. 15, 1889.
Burial by Wetherholt at Providence Church at 2 p.m. Monday. The deceased was a Baptist and a school teacher from his boyhood and was a Knight of the Golden Eagle.

[Note: Death Certificate...born April 7, 1857; died Nov. 14, 1909; aged 52 years 7 months and 7 days of age. Parents: William Clark-Virginia and Mary Ward-North Carolina]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Nov. 15, 1909
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Clark, Frank

Frank Clark, aged about 37 years, son of Daniel and Nancy Clark, deceased, was born and lived nearly all his life in and near Porter and died at Athens Hospital where he was taken some 3 years ago. His remains were brought to Porter by Wetherholt on Sunday and the funeral preached at the M. E. Church by Rev. Daugherty, after which he was laid to rest at Clark Chapel. He left one sister, Mrs. Thos. Shaver, here, and two sisters and a brother in Iowa.

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 5, 1913
Transcribed by Karen Strojin

Clark, Frederick P.

CLARK
Frederick P. Clark, age 65, Tuesday, late of 869 Montrose
Survived by wife, Stella; daughter, Mary Jane Clark of the residence; 4 brothers, Curtis and Homer Clark of Columbus, Joseph Clark of Delaware and Harry Clark of Florida; 3 sisters, Mrs. E. R. Bolin, Akron, Mrs. J. W. Gilkey, Lancaster, Mrs. William Van Gilder, Gallipolis. Friends may call at the WEIR-AREND EAST CHAPEL, 2154 E. Main St., Thursday afternoon and evening, where service will be held Friday, 10 a.m. Interment, Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster. (Lancaster papers, please copy.)

Columbus Dispatch
Date unknown
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[Note – Frederick probably died in 1962 – Frederick was born and raised in Cheshire - son of Wilber W. Clark & Mary Agnes Blackburn]

Clark, Geneva I.

     Geneva Isabel Clark, 87, of Roush Lane, Route 1, Cheshire, died Friday at Pinecrest Nursing Care Center following a lengthy illness. She retired from Gallia and Meigs County School Systems after 38 years of teaching. Born December 31, 1899 in Cheshire Township, Gallia County, she was a daughter of the late Taylor Gordon and Rhoda Jane Davidson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Oscar Clark in 1978, two sisters, Mrs. Velma Ely and Margaret Cunningham. Surviving is a sister, Bessie Rose of Gallipolis.
     She attended Cheshire Baptist Church and was a member of the Gallia County Retired Teachers Association and an honorary member of Cheshire Garden Club.
     Services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Monday at Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home, Rev. Ron Hammond officiating. Burial follows in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 20. 1987
Submitted by Dorothy Frazier Top of Page

Clark, George

George Clark Dead
George Clark of near Cora died Monday morning of the infirmities incident to old age. About four months ago he fell breaking an arm and since then had steadily declined. He would have been 85 years of age next October and was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Perry Township. He had been active in farming until recent years and took much interest in local affairs.
He is survived by his wife and four sons, Henry and Harry of Patriot, and John and Pete at home and by two daughters, Mrs. Ella Bostic of Rodney and Miss Martha at home. The funeral services were held Wednesday at Salem Church, conducted by Rev. Geo. W. Brown. Burial by David of Centerville.

[Note: B - 1836 D - 1911 Buried in Salem Baptist Cemetery in Perry Twp.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 8, 1911
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Clark, George W.

George W. Clark Dead
Passed away Wednesday Evening After Long Illness
   Mr. George W. Clark, a well known traveling salesman, died Wednesday evening, April 10, 1918, after an illness from Bright's disease which began over one year ago. He was born at Gallipolis Ferry in Mason County, WV in 1851 and was therefore 67 years of age.
   Mr. Clark was married to Miss Harriett McCallister at Middleport Ohio in 1873 and she survives him, as do also two sisters, Miss Ann of this city and Mrs. Susan Rutherman of Illinois.
   Mr. Clark learned the milling trade in the old Aleshire Mill when a very young man. Later he was interested in the Neal Mill and one time was one of the biggest wheat buyers in this section of the country. In 1884 he was proprietor of the Portland, Ohio, flour mill.
   For several years Mr. Clark was a very successful traveling flour salesman and was one of the best known in the Ohio Valley and an expert in that line of business. He traveled for many years for the Cookley Milling Company of Lexington, Ohio. Mr. Clark resided for several years in Charleston, WV, where he served as City Street Commissioner and also conducted a brokerage business.
   Mr. Clark was the oldest Mason living in Gallipolis at the time of his death. He belonged to the Council and Chapter and the Masons will have charge of the funeral which will occur Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the late home of the deceased on Third Ave. He requested that no flowers be sent by friends. Chaplain McClure will conduct the services and the interment will be at Pine Street in charge of George Wetherholt.
   George Clark was a big hearted man, jovial and very popular among his friends, all of whom will greatly regret to hear of his death.

[Note: Death Certificate--George Washington Clark was born Aug. 1, 1850 in Mason County, WV; 67 years, 8 months and 9 days of age. Parents: John Clark, born England and Mary Jones born VA.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 11, 1918
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Clark, Gladys M. [Allman]

     GALLIPOLIS – Gladys M. Clark, 72, Columbus, a former Gallipolis resident, died at 2 a.m. Friday in Doctors Hospital West, Columbus, having been in failing health for the past two years. Born March 1, 1909, in Gallia County, daughter of the late George and Ethyl Eblin Allman, she retired from Gallipolis State Institute in 1969. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene.
     She was also preceded in death by her husband, James C. Clark, on June 8, 1948. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Dorothy) Kaple of Delaware, Mrs. David (Josephine) Rice of Gallipolis, Mrs. Don (Ann) VanGundy of Columbus and Mrs. Chancey (Frances) Houck of Gallipolis; four sons, Richard of Whitehall, George of Point Pleasant, Arthur of Ashville and James of Zanesville; two brothers, Lando and William, both of Columbus; and a sister, Margaret Shoemaker of Circleville. Also preceding in death were a daughter and a sister.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the First Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Bob Madison officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery on Teens Run Road, near Eureka. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Arrangements were by the Willis Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Clarence Shupe, Ronnie Allison, James (Jeep) Holley, Earl Sagraves, Ed Ackers and the Rev. Sheryl Noble.

[Note: According to Ancestry.com Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, she died on February 19, 1982.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sunday, February 21, 1982
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Clark, Hannah

Nonagenarian Dies At Vinton
Mrs. Hannah Clark Rites Wednesday
     Mrs. Hannah Clark succumbed to the infirmities of her great age about 5:30 this morning at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Kenneth Reed, at Vinton. She would have been 91 years old next March 28.
     Her parents were John and Amaryilis Wallace Potter and they and their forebears were natives of the community where their daughter was born and died. The last survivor of Mrs. Clark’s immediate family was a brother, John W. Potter, who died a few weeks ago at his home near Wellston. He was her senior in age.
     In January, 1876, she was married to Jacob Clark, who died in 1929. They were the parents of but one child, a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Reed. She died when her two children, Jacob Clark (Guy) Baker of Warren and Robin (Mrs. Reed) were small and they were reared by their grandparents. She had been an invalid for two years or more. In her early life Mrs. Clark was active in the Pythian Sisters at Vinton, but her chief interest was in her family.
     Friends may call at the home after seven o’clock this evening. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Butler McCoy Funeral Home. Rev. Mr. Fleming, Presbyterian minister of McArthur, will officiate and burial will be at Clarks Chapel.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, November 26, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Clark, Harry

Patriot Blacksmith Dies Saturday
Harry Clark, Native of Perry Township, Is Buried Monday At Salem
     Harry Clark, well known Patriot blacksmith and a native of Perry township, died Saturday noon at his home after a prolonged invalid condition. He would have been 72 years old on Sunday, March 10.
Mr. Clark was a son of George S. and Sarah Donalds Clark, and was known among his intimates as "Tobe." He was a kindly man, considerable of an inventive genius, and had many warm friends.
     Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Effie Perdue Clark, a son, Hollis, two brothers, John and Peter Clark, and two sisters, Mrs. Ettie Bostic of Gage and Miss Martha Clark of Cora.
     Rev. W. H. Kiser conducted the funeral services at Salem Monday afternoon, with burial there.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth March 10, 1863; date of death March 9, 1935.]

Newspaper (prob. March 1935, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Clark file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Clark, Homer C. (Homer Clyde Clark)

CLARK
Homer C. Clark, Riverside Hospital, Friday, age 76, residence 55 E. Henderson Road, Bethal (?), district manager, southern division Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co., Member, North Broadway Methodist Church, Columbus, Rotary Club, Columbus Lodge of Masons No. 30, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Zanesville Rod and Gun Club, Quarter Centrury member of CSOE. Survived by wife, Martha; 2 sons, Dr. Thomas E. Clark, 6165 McVay(?) Blvd., Carl S. Clark, 386 Arden Rd.; 7 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Curt, Harry and Joseph; 3 sisters, Mrs. Garnet Gilkey, Mrs. Ethel Bolin, Mrs. Marie VanGilder.
Friends may call at the SHAW DAVIS and GLEN L. MYERS NORTH CHAPEL, 4341 N. High St., after 7 p.m. Saturday, where service and Scottish Rite will be held Monday 1 p.m. Interment, Walnut Grove Cemetery by Shaw Davis. Friends, if the wish, may contribute to the Heart Fund.

[Note – Homer died 11/22/1963 (same day as JFK) – Homer was born and raised in Cheshire - son of Wilber W. Clark & Mary Agnes Blackburn]

Columbus Dispatch
11/23/1963
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux Top of Page

Clark, Iva Pearl

Mrs. Clark Died Wednesday P.M.
Funeral Is Set For 2 [o'clock] (slow time) At Rio Grande
     Mrs. Harrison Clark, of whose critical illness there has been frequent mention since she entered the Holzer Hospital about a week ago, died there at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. She had had an extended illness.
     For some time Mr. & Mrs. Clark had lived at the "Old Homestead" the former home of Harry A. Wood, this side of Rio Grande.
     Mrs. Clark's maiden name was Iva Pearl Green and her age was 56 years and 23 days. She was a daughter of Harrison and Selenna Ellis Green and was born and reared in Ohio Township.
     Surviving besides the husband are three children, Mrs. Nevin Wood of Gallia; Mrs. Hayward Sprague of Columbus and Calvin Clark of near Gallipolis. One son died in infancy 28 years ago. There are seven grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters; Clarence, Miss Rilla Green and Mrs. Clyde Landthorn, Columbus; Lawrence Green, Kerr; Mrs. G.C. Gilmore, near Addison; Mrs. William Short, Akron and Mrs. Alvin Smeltzer, Lisbon, Ohio.
     The body will be taken to the home at 6 p.m. today after which friends may call. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. (slow time) at Rio Grande Baptist Church, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial in Calvary Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.

[Note: stone ..1889-1945. Death Certificate born: Jan. 29, 1889; died Feb. 21, 1945.

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Clark, James (Jack) Chester

Attack Is Fatal To Jack Clark
     James Chester (Jack) Clark 44 GSI attendant at Cottage P_ for the past year died at 6 o'clock Sunday morning June 6 1948 at Holzer Hospital. He succumbered to a heart attack within an hour after he arrived there by Claude Miller's ambulance from his home a 3 Mill Creek Street.
     Mr. Clark was born in Clay Twp. Oct 14 1904, He was a son of W. Curtis Clark, a merchant who died in 1938, and of Eva Carter Clark, now living in Columbus. He and Gladys Allmon were married here in 1926, The latter has also been employed at GSI. He was employed as a carpenter in the building of the Gallipolis lock and dam by Dravo and worked at the Marietta plant during the war years.
     Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Tuesday at Providence Church in charge of Rev. Charles W. Lusher. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Lester Boggs, Floyd Rife, Leo Shaver, Ted Gilmore, Frank Day and Sheldon Wise will be the Pallbearers. Friends may call at Miller's Home for Funerals.
     Mr. Clark is survived by, besides his wife and mother, these daughters and sons: Mrs. Morris (Dorothy Jean) Kaple, Columbus; Richard Herman, Alice June, Frances Marie, George William, Josephine, Arthur Allmon, James Allen and Cynthia at home.The surviving brothers and sisters are: Virgil, Charles A., Mrs. Frank (Audra) Frwonfelter, Mrs. Amos (Louise) Pestalitz of Columbus; George and Carter Clark, Gallipolis. One grand daughter, Mrs. Kaple's baby.

[Note: From Stone 1904-1948]

Obit from Gallipolis Newspaper:
Submitted by Mary James and Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

Clark, James C. (James Curtis Clark)

     Private funeral services will be held Thursday morning in the Darfus Funeral Home, Groveport, for James C. Clark, 76, whose death occurred Monday afternoon.
     The father of Dr. Charles F. Clark, 901 Sheridan Dr., Mr. Clark lived at 3750 Bixby Rd., Groveport. He was a retired agent of the Chespeake and Ohio Railroad and member of the Methodist Church.
     Clark’s survivors include his wife, Mary; daughters: Lois of the home, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Harmon, Canal Winchester, Mrs. Robert (Virginia) Kessler, Groveport; son, Dr. Clark, 8 grandchildren; sisters: Mrs. Garnet Gilkey, Lancaster, Mrs. Ethel Bolin, Greensburg, O., Mrs. Marie VanGilder, Gallipolis; brothers: Joseph, Delaware, O. and Harry, Cheshire, O.
     Friends will be received at the Darfus Funeral Home this Wednesday evening from 7 to 9:30. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery, Canal Winchester.

[Note – James died 6/7/1965 – James was born and raised in Cheshire - son of Wilber W. Clark & Mary Agnes Blackburn]

Undated newspaper article
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Clark, James L.

James L. Clark
     James L. Clark, 100, passed away Monday, March 29, 1999 at the Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, where he lived since 1981.
     Born February 26, 1899, on a farm in Adams County, Ohio, he walked six miles to school in Seaman. At age 9, he (along with eight brothers and sisters) was left an orphan, when both his parents died within weeks of each other. The nine siblings were "farmed out" to relatives.
     A patriot at heart, he left for Cincinnati to enlist in the Marine Corps just 11 days after the U. S. entered the World War in 1917. By the time he should have received his high school diploma, he was already in France with the American Expeditionary Forces, under General John I. Pershing. He was with the famous "Fighting Fourth" Brigade as they led the Allied Armies in decisive battles, culminating in the breakthrough at Belleau Wood, where historians declare "the tide was turned" in World War I.
     On June 6, 1918, his unit surrounded, he was dispatched back to headquarters with an SOS. Gravely wounded, he crawled over two kilometers through enemy territory to deliver the message for help. For gallantry in action and bravery under fire, despite severe wounds suffered in battle, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart. The commander of the French Armies decorated him with the "Croix de Guerre" for his courageous exploits, and when he returned to his home state of Ohio, then-Governor Harry C. Davis made him a Brevet Captain in the Ohio National Guard for his bold acts of heroism.
     He worked his through Ohio State University, earning a degree in agriculture. While at OSU, he helped found the "Zero Hour Club" for disable World War I veterans---to promise patriotism and loyalty to their Country. In his senior year, he was selected to lay the wreath at the dedication of Ohio Stadium in 1922.. This past January, the French Republic names him Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor, the highest honor bestowed by France on foreign nationals.
     He served public education in Medina, Morrow and Jackson counties, ending his 26 -year career as executive head of Rio Grande School in Gallia County. He went on to a second career as an examiner for Auditor of State Jim Rhodes, auditing public accounts for another 15 years.
     Active in the Methodist Church, he helped found Camp Francis Asbury in Gallia County. He was a Life Member of the American Legion and long-time member of the Masonic orders.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Wilcox Clark. Surviving are a daughter, Anne Clark (John) Foltz of Columbus, a grandson, Dr. John Charles (Barbara) Foltz, great-grandsons, John and James of Moscow, Idaho; a granddaughter, Dr. Mary Beth (Brad) Arensberg, and a great-grandson, Mark of Columbus.
     Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 in the Hill View Retirement Center, 1610-28th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662, with Dr. Robert Mussman officiating. Interment will be in the Vinton Memorial Park. Arrangements are by the F. C. Daihler Mortuary Company, 915-Ninth Street, Portsmouth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallia County 4-H Endowment Fund, in care of Jim Dailey, Ohio Valley Bank, Box 240, Gallipolis, Ohio, 45631.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                        Top of Page

Clark, James S.

Probate Judge James S. Clark
Able Public Servant Passes In 74th Year After Long Illness
Elected Auditor Twice and Seven Times as Probate Judge
--Judge White Assumes New Duties for Time Being.
     About 1 o'clock this morning death ended the remarkable career of Judge James Stephen Clark at his home, 345 Fourth Ave. He had been unconscious for a couple of days, but his illness had been hopeless for several months, at least.
     Judge Clark held office in this county longer than anyone else known to the present generation. He knew more people in the county, knew more about the people of the county and had more warm friends among them probably than anyone else ever had.

Loved to Serve
     His death has taken from them wise counsellor, a capable and hard working official -- one who in years ahead will become a legendary figure. He possessed an amazing capacity for hard and exacting work together with a willingness and an eagerness to be of service to all who came to his office or home to seek advice or favors. Judge Clark had a remarkable career in business before he started on a more remarkable political and official career.
     He was 73 years old last March, having been born in Clay Township in 1869. He was a son of Amos and Frances Riggs Clark prominent and outstanding in the closing decades of the last century. James S. finished his education at the Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio and Eastman Business College in New York. Associated with widely known firm of Graham, Clark and Riggs (made up of his kinfolk) he engaged in the produce business and operated flatboats between this sector and New Orleans. Later he was in the cold storage business in Milwaukee.
     On June 2, 1897, he and Ethel McDaniel of the same community were united in marriage. Eleven years later James S. Clark, then a vigorous and aggressive man but not extensively acquainted in his native county, was nominated and elected County Auditor. He served two terms and in 1916 he was elected probate judge and entered upon his duties the following Feb. 9. Each quadrennium thereafter he was reelected, meeting opposition at first but finally winning the characterization of being "invincible".

Rites on Tuesday
     Funeral services for Judge J.S. Clark will be held at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening at the funeral home of George J. Wetherholt & Sons. Rev. J.L. Stephenson will officiate, as decedent's pastor, Rev. W. Scott Westerman, is in Michigan. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Friends may view the features there after 2 o'clock Sunday p.m.
     Thursday, a prominent Columbus lawyer here on business, said "Judge Clark is undoubtedly one of the ablest probate judges in Ohio, even if he is not a lawyer." And it is no secret that many southern Ohio probate judges consulted him frequently about legal and official problems.
     Working side by side with him during his official career has been Mrs. Clark, who has demonstrated a capacity for public service and for making friends comparable to his.
     Illness at last overtaking him, Judge Clark left his office last November (missing section) surgical skill could do to cure or greatly relieve him. He suffered much and had become extremely emaciated. Three nurses had helped to care for him during the latter part of his invalidism.
     Judge Clark is survived by, besides his devoted wife, a daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Wetherholt; two grandchildren, Frank Clark Wetherholt and Judy Weatherholt and one sister, Mrs. Mary Ewing, all of Gallipolis.
     Judge Clark was a member of the Methodist Church and he was a Shriner, Knight Templar, 32nd Degree Mason, an Elk and Eastern Star.
     Judge Clark was a man of diversified interests. Persons active in local politcs recognized him as one of the shrewdest and most resourceful the county has known.

[Note: Stone 1869-1942. Death Certificate born March 8, 1869, died Aug 1, 1942; 73 years, 3 months and 5 days of age.]

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

Clark, Leonidas

Clark
Leonidas Clark, formerly of Gallia county, died Friday morning at 10:15 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Boice, on Gravel Hill. He had been in poor health for some time and on account of his advanced years his death was not unexpected. He was in his seventy-eighth year and leaves besides the daughter two sons William Clark, of Athens, and Herbert Clark, of Cheshire. He was a good christian man and was patient during his illness and resigned to his fate. The funeral occurred Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the Cheshire Baptist church, being conducted by Rev. F. E. Powell and the interment was made in the Gravel Hill cemetery at that place.

[Note – Leonidas died 4/5/1912 – son of Joseph Clark & Rachel Watkins & husband of Maria Smith]

Meigs Co. Republican
Probably 4/8/1912 (Monday)
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Clark, Lottie

Mrs. C. O. Clark Is Dead at Rio Grande
Wife of Widely Known College Professor Succumbs After Long Illness
     Mrs. Clarence C. Clark, whose illness the past nine months was watched with grave concern by her famly and friends, passed away about 10:30 p.m. Thursday at her home in Rio Grande.
     Mrs. Clark, who was sixty four years old, as Lottie Bing was born and reared in Gallia county where her family was prominent. Up to the time of her illness, Mrs. Clark was interested and active in church and college circles at Rio Grande.
     Surviving relatives are the husband and one daughter, Miss Corinne Clark, at home, and the following brothers and sisters; Harry Bing and Mrs. Anne Gee, of Columbus, Deane Bing, of California, Ed Bing, of Cheshire, and Mrs. Art Carl, of this city.
     Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Calvary Baptist church at Rio Grande. Interment will be in the cemetery there.

[Note: Death Certificate reads B.1866 - D.19 June 1930, age 64Y 1M 31D]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 20, 1930
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Clark, Luticia

     Mrs. Luticia Caldwell of Crown City, R.D. 1, is in receipt of a letter from her brother, C. V. Clark of Mountain View, Okla., giving details of the death of his wife of catarrhal fever.
     Mrs. Clark was not ill but a short time and her death came as a great shock to her family and friends. She was a member of the Methodist Church and lived consistently with its teachings.
     Mr. Clark writes that his health is good and he and one son Ray are living at their old home. Another son Clarence is in the U. S. Navy.

Gallipolis paper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall          Top of Page

Clark, Mabel M.

     Mabel Mae Clark, 86, Patriot, died Sunday, March 14, 1993, at Holzer Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1906 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Tracy and Dellie (Mahan) Houser. She was a homemaker.
     Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Herman (Alice) Gothard and Mrs. Handley (Bernice) Gardner, both of Gallipolis, Mrs. Buhl (Gladys) Mooney of Patriot, and Mrs. Earl (Doris) Guimm of Columbus; three sons, Arthur Clark of Pedro, David Clark of Columbus, and Randall Clark of Dayton; 27 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Sanford Clark, who she married Feb. 11, 1921 in Catlettsburg, Ky., on Dec. 13, 1981; one son, Donald Eugene Clark; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Ethel) Thivener; one brother; one sister; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter.
     Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Finnicum officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 15, 1993
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Clark, Mary Agnes [Mary Agnes Blackburn CLARK -AKA Luda Blackburn CLARK. She was known in later years as Mary Agnes.]

     Mrs. Mary Agnes Clark, one of Cheshire’s oldest residents and church workers, died about noon Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Ralston. She was 86 and the widow of William Clark, railway section foreman, who died in 1928.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Cheshire Methodist Church, of which she was a member, with Rev. J. V. Speer in charge. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery by Rawlings and Coats of Middleport. The body will be brought from Middleport to the church at 1 p. m.
     Mrs. Clark was a native and life-long resident of the Cheshire community and was a daughter of Squire William Blackburn.
     She has spent most of the summers since her husband’s death, alone in her own home. Because of failing health, she went to the home of her son-in-law, William Van Gilder, Gallipolis Dam lockmaster in the fall. A month ago she was taken to the Ralston home, where Mrs. Ralston, a nurse, cared for her.
     Mrs. Clark is survived by eight children, 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Marie Van Gilder; H. C. Clark, general manager of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co., and Fred Clark, both of Columbus; Harry Clark, Cheshire; Curtis Clark, C & O station agent at Lancaster, who has been seriously ill for several weeks; Mrs. J. W. Gilkey, also of Lancaster: Joe E. Clark, Delaware, and Mrs. E. R. Bolin, Akron.
     Decedent was long a member of the Eastern Star and highly esteemed by the people of her community.

[Note - Mary Agnes died 1/4/1948 – Husband’s actual name was Wilber W. but he often went by name of William. Although obituary says she was daughter of Squire William Blackburn, her death certificate and other documents show she was the daughter of Jacob Blackburn & Elizabeth A. McMillon.]

Undated newspaper article
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux Top of Page

Clark, Mary Ellen

Aged Thurman Woman Passes Thursday Noon
Mrs. Thomas Clark, Who With Her Husband Observed 60th Wedding Anniversary Last June, Is Dead
Death called at about noon Thursday in Thurman for Mrs. Thomas Clark and thus broke a most delightful and serene companionship of more than sixty years between her and her husband. She had been ill about 10 days. She was 86 years old in September. She and Mr. Clark celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 27, last year.

Daughter of A. Waddell
     Her maiden name was Mary Ann Waddell, familiarly known as "Mazsie" and she was the daughter of Alexander M. and Hannah Buck Waddell of Thurman. It was at the home of her parents that she and Thomas Jesse Clark, son of John N and Philena Lewis Clark, of Patriot, were married June 27, 1872.
     They became the parents of seven children, two of whom are gone, Lulu, a well known school teacher who died last year and the youngest boy, who died in infancy. Waldo married Miss Lettie Rice and they live at Jackson, Ohio; Helen became the wife of James B. Walker and they with their son, Clyde Birchard, the only grandchild, reside at Thurman, Ohio; Hannah, Clyde and Mabel are at home.
     The family home, "The Pines" is located less than one half mile north of the place where the Waddell residence stood and was established by Mr. and Mrs. Clark fifty-three years ago.
     Mr. Clark is 89 years old this month. He was a soldier in the Civil War. For seven years prior to her marriage she was a teacher in the public schools of Gallia and Jackson Counties. Both were esteemed and honored by all who knew them for their upright and useful lives.
     John Thomas Jackson will have charge of the funeral, which will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home.

[Note: Born: Sept. 6, 1846; died March 9, 1933; 86 years, 6 months and 3 days of age. Cause of Death: Cancer Buried at New Zion Cemetery in Jackson County.]

Scrapbook Collection - Unknown Publication
March 1933
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Clark, Mary M. (Mary Ann Mauck CLARK)

CLARK
Mary M. Clark, age 99. Formerly of Circle Dr., Pickerington. Widow of James Curtis Clark, 1965. Member Gahanna Community Church. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lois) Kessler, Canal Winchester, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Harman, Pickerington; son, Dr. Charles Clark, Lancaster, 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Virginia Kessler.
Friends may call at the MYERS FUNERAL HOME, Groveport, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be conducted Friday, 1:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Kuhn and Rev. John W. Selvey officiating. Interment, Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forest Rose School or the charity of your choice.

[Note – Mary was born and raised in Cheshire - daughter of Isaac Noah Mauck & Annie Sherwood Good]

Columbus Dispatch
1/21/1988
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Clark, Mary M. [Grover]

Death of Mrs. J. W. Clark
     Mrs. Mary M. Grover, wife of J. Warren Clark, of this city, and daughter of Mr. Wm. H. Grover, of Kyger, Cheshire township, died last Sunday evening, April 7th, 1889, after a severe illness of five weeks with typhoid malaria, but after declining health of about one year. She leaves a husband and one son, Brandon G., sixteen years old, to mourn their great loss. Her father, also, survives her. She was a member of the New, or Swedenborgian Church, and Rev. Daniels, of Middleport, and of that denomination, conducts her funeral services at her late residence on Pine street, at 11 a.m., today, her burial following at the old family burying ground at Kyger.
     Mrs. Clark was an eminently sweet tempered and good dispositioned woman, who endeared herself to all who knew her, and through her long suffering had the kindest intentions of a large circle of friends, for which Mr. Clark and son return their heartfelt thanks.

    “It easeth some, tho’ none it ever cured,
      To think their sorrows others have endured.”

Gallipolis Journal
April 10, 1889
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                            Top of Page

Clarke, Mayme V. [Clark]

Take Remains To Bidwell
Body of Mrs. Dr. J. W. Clarke Will Be Buried Tuesday
The remains of Mrs. Mayme V. Clarke, wife of Dr. J. W. Clarke, head physician of the Ohio Penitentiary were taken to Bidwell, O., the old home of Dr. Clarke, Monday. They were accompanied by Dr. Clarke, his daughter, Eva, and two sons, John and Tony, besides a sister of the deceased, Mrs. Ella Heasley of Chillicothe.
The funeral will be held from Clarke Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and a number of officials from the penitentiary will attend. --- Columbus News. [Died Oct. 30, 1909]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune [Note: Additional obit below was found written in
Wednesday, November 3, 1909 Parkersburg Semi-Weekly Sentinel].
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Clark, Mamie

Sudden Death of Mrs. J. W. Clark

     David Oliver, of Belpre, about 11 o’clock Saturday, received a message announcing the critical illness of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Clark, of Columbus, and together with his daughter, Mrs. P. H. Glancy, of this city, left for that place on train No. 3, over the B. & O. S. W., which leaves here at 12:40, hoping to arrive in Columbus in time to see her alive, but when they arrived there, they were shocked to learn that Mrs. Clark had died at 5 o’clock, some little time before their arrival. They returned home Sunday afternoon to make arrangements to attend the funeral at Bidwell, Ohio, which will be held at that place at 2:00 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, which is the old home of Dr. Clark, husband of the deceased. The news of the death of Mrs. Clark when it was received in Belpre and this city was a distinct shock to her many friends, to whom she was familiarly known as Miss Mamie Oliver prior to her marriage eight years ago.
     The deceased is survived by her husband, who is chief physician of the Ohio Penitentiary under appointment by Governor Harmon, and three children, one daughter and two sons. Prior to moving to Columbus six months ago, they resided at Oak Hill. She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Oliver, of Belpre, and seven sisters, Mrs. McCaulsky (McCualsky), and Miss Laura Oliver, of Belpre; Mrs. P. H. Glancy, of this city; Mrs. John Davidson, of Philadelphia, Mrs. William McCrory, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. William Heasley, of Chillicothe, and Mrs. P. G. Smith, of Smithville.
     The deceased was thirty-seven years old, and her death was due to heart disease, with other complications, and she had been ill only a few days.

Contributed by: Louis Ruf
Parkersburg Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, November 5, 1909
Parkersburg, WV
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Clark, Merch

    Merch Irwin Clark, 91, a resident of 64 Pine St., Gallipolis, died in Holzer Medical Center around 2 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Clark was the son of the late William Henry and Lelia Belle Kennedy Clark. He was born Oct. 11, 1883 in Morgan Twp. He was one of five children and the last of his immediate family. Mr. Clark attended school at Clark Chapel near Porter. He married Sara Hoffman of Meigs County on July 13, 1907. One daughter survives, Mrs. Robert (Lyvonia) Bunce, Gallipolis; one grandson, Prof. William Robert Bunce, Cincinnati, survives.
     Mr. Clark left farming in 1940 and worked as a carpenter in construction at the TNT plant and Marietta manufacturing above Pt. Pleasant. He also worked for the railroad. He was a member of Bulaville Grange and Grace United Methodist Church. He loved to hunt.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals with Rev. Paul W. Hawks and Rev. Art Lund, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call a Mr. Clark’s home on Pine Street Tuesday afternoon and evening.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, June 2, 1975 Top of Page

Clark, Minnie Alice [Denney]

     Minnie Alice Clark, 78, a resident of Pinecrest Nursing Center and a former resident of Bladen, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday in Holzer Medical Center. She had been hospitalized the past three weeks. She was born Oct. 7, 1900, in Gallia County, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Kemper Denny. One sister, Mrs. Maude Lewis, Toledo, survives.
     She married Bill (Buck) Clark on Feb. 18, 1918, following his return from the service after World War I. They spent all their married life in the Bladen community. He preceded her in death in 1976. Three children survive: Mrs. Garnet Green, Buckeye Lake, Ohio; Mrs. Billie Tanner, Thornville, Ohio and Mrs. Eva Halley, Proctorville. Seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren survive.
     She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church most of her life and a member of the First Baptist Church of Gallipolis. She was also a member of the Mt. Zion Ladies Aid Society. Funeral services will be announced by Miller’s Home for Funerals.

[Note: According to Ancestry.com Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, she died January 2, 1979]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 3, 1979
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Clark, Nancy

MRS. DANIEL CLARK
Mrs. Daniel Clark's death, briefly mentioned yesterday, brought sorrow to many friends. She was 63 years of age and a nice lady. Her funeral occurred at Porter today at 10 a.m.. Rev. J.F. (surname missing) conducting the religious exercises and Undertaker Wetherholt the interment.
The deceased is survived by her husband, two sons and four daughters, as follows: Mrs. Lib Wines, Knoxville, TN; Mrs. Callie Wines of Des Moines, Iowa; Miss Lottie Clark, at home; Mrs. Debby Shaver of Porter; William Clark of Knoxville and Frank at home. Besides these there are numerous other relatives, all of whom part with her regretfully.

[Note: Burial: Clark Chapel Cemetery in Morgan Township]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday evening, March 9, 1900
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Clark, Nettie Lindle

Mrs. Clark Dead
     Mrs. Nettie Lindle Clark died at her home at Oakley, Ill., Saturday, Aug. 7, aged 36 years. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lindle, who live here, but who are now both deceased. She was united in marriage to Erastus E. Clark of Hilton, who, with six children survive her. She also left a sister, Mrs. Al Wetherholt, of Chambersburg and Joe Lindle of this city. The family made their home at Hilton until two years ago, when they moved to Illinois. The body was brought here Tuesday and taken to the home of Mrs. Ella Mitchell at Hiltoln.
     The funeral was conducted at Macedonia Church, Wednesday, by Rev. W. E. Ewing of the Christian Church, burial following at the same place by Meyer & Son. The husband and motherless children have the sympathy of all.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Aug 12, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                             Top of Page

Clark, Nicey

Mrs. Nicey Clark died at her home on Lower Second Avenue in this city Friday morning, April 12, 1912, aged 71 years. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence by Rev. F. M. Evans of Grace M. E. Church on Sunday, interment following at the Pine Street Cemetery by Undertaker Hayward. Mrs. Clark is survived by her husband Sylvester Clark and Charles Clark of Columbus and daughter Mrs. Callie Safford of Huntington. She was a fine old lady and will be sadly missed and sincerely mourned by a wide circle of acquaintances.

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 18, 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Clark, Noah S.

LIFE'S WORK IS ENDED SUDDENLY
Memorial Tribute to a Good Citizen, Friend and Neighbor

Noah S. Clark
     The following obituary was read at the funeral services of the late Noah S. Clark at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Monday, October 28, 1929.
     Saturday morning, Oct. 26th, when the sad news was passed from neighbor to neighbor that Noah Sylvester Clark had passed away, so great was the shock that it was thought by many to be a mistake. He had been ill but a short time and his recovery seemed certain to everyone. But a visit to the bereaved home verified the message.
     Mr. Clark was the son of the late Lewis D. and Maria (Neal) Clark. He was born in Harrison Township, Gallia County, Ohio, April 2, 1863, being at the time of his death 66 years, 6 months and 24 days of age.
     In early manhood he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gothard, who with one son, Clarence Donovan, preceded him beyond several years ago.
     Two daughters, Mrs. Eva Small, Bladen, Ohio; Mrs. Jennie F. Dewitt, Eureka, Ohio; two sons, Lawrence Davis of Columbus, Ohio and Noah Thurman, Bladen, Ohio, together with seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Archer, Irwin, Ohio; Mrs. Della F. Bodimer, Eureka, Ohio; two brothers, John of Eureka and Mr. Lieu D. Clark of Springfield, Ohio and his wife, Mrs. Lena Grove Clark to whom he was married April 2, 1905, are left to mourn the loss of a kind father, grandfather, brother and companion.
     Mr. Clark was a member of the Swan Creek M.E. Church for a number of years, a Charter member of Council No. 142 Junior Order United American Mechanics of Bladen, also a member of Council 114 Daughters of America of Gallipolis, Ohio.
     Noah, as he was known by his innumerable friends, relatives and neighbors, both old and young, has for the past thirty-nine years operated a freight and passenger route from Swan Creek to Gallipolis and during the past several years he has carried the United States Mail.
     His first mode of travel was a hack drawn by mules, after the more modern mode of travel was established he operated a motor truck, known to everyone as "Noah's Ark". The day was never too cold or stormy for him to postpone his trip or the commodity too small for him to purchase. During this period of his life on the road he missed but two days due to illness.
     As time went on, the public demanded a more efficient mode of travel, he immediately arose to this demand with the organization of the first passenger bus line from Huntington to Gallipolis and later to Parkersburg. In this enterprise he took great pride.
     His days of labor came to an end when God called him to lay all burdens aside. No more to hear his familiar whistle and say "Here comes Noah". He has gone to meet Him who giveth the Eternal Life in those who believe upon His name.

Gallipolis Paper
Oct. 26, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                              Top of Page

Clark, Noah

Noah Clark Dies At Swan Creek Saturday
Well Known Figure Succumbs To Heart Attack After Brief Illness
     Noah S. Clark, 69, well known bus line operator of Swan Creek, died at his home there Saturday morning. Mr. Clark was stricken with a heart attack in Gallipolis last Monday and was taken to the Holzer Hospital, but was removed to his home Thursday when his condition was apparently improved.
     Mr. Clark was one of the most familiar personages in the county, having operated the well known "Noah's Ark" Transportation Line for many years. His business originated as a mail route for Swan Creek in the days when a hack and team of mules were means of transportation.
     Later Mr. Clark purchased a motor hack, which operated over this route daily. Mr. Clark also established the Gallipolis-Huntington bus line with a fine fleet of motor vehicles. This company was later taken over by the Blue and Gray Lines, after Mr. Clark had successfully operated it a number of years and had extended its operations to Pomeroy and up-river points.
     Funeral arrangements were not completed Saturday in time for publication. George J. Wetherholt and Sons are in charge of funeral arrangements.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1929

Funeral Monday For Late Noah S. Clark
Funeral services for the late Noah Clark, who died Saturday of a heart attack at his home at Swan Creek were held Monday afternoon at Mt. Zion Church by Rev. Wald Radford. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in charge of George Wetherholt and Sons.
Mr. Clark is survived by his wife and four children, William and Lawrence and Mrs. Jennie DeWitt and Mrs. Homer Small and the following brothers and sisters, Miss Lucy Clark, John J Clark, Mrs. Della Bodimer and Mrs. Effie Archer.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 28, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Clark, Robin E.

Clark
Robin E. Clark born April 28, 1887; died Aug 21, 1890, aged 3 years, 4 months and 23 days of age.

"I take thee little lamb, said he,
And laid thee in my breast
Protection thou shall [?]
In me be ever Blessed."

Robin E. Clark was a grandchild of G.W. Shack of Vinton.

Gallipolis Journal
Sept. 17, 1890
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Clark, Sallie [Ingels]

Mrs. Sallie Clark Succumbs To Stroke
Second In Two Weeks Proves Fatal To Prominet Woman
     Mrs. Sally Clark, widow of the late Amos Clark, whose maiden name was Ingels, passed away this Saturday morning at her home on Third avenue. She suffered a stroke about two weeks ago and has been seriously ill since. Early Saturday morning she suffered the second stroke and passed quietly out at ?:15 a.m.
     Her's was a beautiful life and she will be sadly missed by relatives and friends and especially in Grace M. E. church where she was a devoted member. Those of her family who survivie her are her stepson, Judge James Clark and one step-daughter, Mrs. Ewing, both of this city. Brothers, J. C. Ingles, of this city, Will and Burt Ingles of this county, Herbert Ingles, Oregon and Frank Ingels of Florida and the following sisters, Mrs. Pearl Gillingham and Miss Lida Leonard? of Gallipolis and Mrs. Ella Poole of Delaware.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. V. Stope with Geo. Wetherholt and Sons in charge of the burial.

[Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery Born 10-4-1851 - Died 6-27-1931]

Gallipolis Tribune
June 27, 1931
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Clark, Sara A.

     Sara A. Clark, 88, a resident of 64 Pine St., Gallipolis, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Holzer Medical Center at 9 a.m. Sunday. She had been ill the past five years. She was the only child of the late William C. and Ella Mink Hoffman, born April 30, 1891 in Meigs County.
     She moved to the Bidwell-Porter Community with her parents when she was 12 years old. She married Merch Clark on July 13, 1907. He preceded her in death in 1975.
     One daughter, Mrs. Lyvonia Bunce survives. The late Howard Hardway was a foster son reared in the Clark home. One grandson, Prof. William R. Bunce, Cincinnati, survives.
     Mrs. Clark was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was active in the WSCS until her health failed. Holy Eucharist will be said by Rector A.H. MacKenzie, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, at 9 p.m. Tuesday following the calling hours for relatives and friends. Last rites will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Cremeens Funeral Home with Rev. James V. Frazier, Jr., and Rev. Charles Lusher officiating.
     Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Pall bearers will be James McDougal, Paul Tope, Lambert Bush, Henry Norman, Richard Knohl and William R. Bunce.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 16, 1979
Transcribed by Sandy Bledsoe Top of Page

Clark, Sylvester V.

     Sylvester Vance Clark , 99 a resident of Eaglewood Care Center, Springfield, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1995. He was born Feb. 20, 1896 in Gallia County, son of the late Issac Newton and Rachel Waugh Clark.
Mr. Clark was retired from the Railway Express Agency with 35 years service.
     He is survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law, Alfred G. and Patricia of Urbana; Ned A. and Mary Lou of Springfield; Dorothy Clark of Venice Fla; seven daughters and three sons-in -law, Mary D. Jarnette of Hawesville, Ky, Grace McKee of Northfield; Thelma and San Dunkel, Englewood; Leeanna and Mark Alberts, Cedar Creek, Texas; Ethel Brust, West Liberty; Nancy and John McKeen, Srpingfield; Marlene Hendren of Canal Winchester; a brother, Elmer, Kettering; three sisters , Frances Jones , Kettering; Mary Notter, Gallipolis; Naomi Myers, Logan; 26 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Satia A. Houck in 1966 and his second wife Gertrude Tayor in 1986, one son, Maurice in 1983.
     Friends may call at the Jackson Lytle Ingling Williams Funeral Home, North Limestone Chapel, Springfield, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Services will be held at 1p.m. Saturday with Rev. George Reed officiating. Burial will be in Rosemill Burial Park.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
1995
Submitted by Marian Schoonover

Clark, Vance

Vance Clark Dies At 4th Ave. Home
     Vance Clark, who had been ill for a year, died about 11 o'clock this forenoon at his home on Fourth Avenue between Court and Grape. Prior to his illness, Mr. Clark, who was about 43 years old, was a clerk in a clothing store at Ashland, Ky. But he was a native of this county and a son of Elizabeth Clark and the late Emanuel "Bub" Clark, teacher.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Gertrude Shong and one child: also three brothers, Harry Clark, living back of Clay Chapel, Homer, who is in the navy, and Ora, Living near Mercerville.
     The body was removed to C. R. Halley's mortuary and the funeral and burial will take place at 2 o'clock Sunday at Providence Church. Rev. Jennings Cremeens will officiate.

[Note: From tombstone 1898-1944]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page

Clark, Vaughn

Smothered to Death By Sliding of a Sand Bank
Mr. Vaughn Clark was smothered to death at the gravel pit on the Hocking Valley Railroad, above George’s Creek, early Monday morning. Mr. Clark was employed in the section gang of the Hocking Valley and the men were getting ready to fix a grade. They had commenced on the work when a large mass of earth and sand caved and swept on and over Mr. Clark before he could heed the warnings of his comrades. The men worked hard to uncover him but when they reached him and dragged him out, he was past human assistance.
The body of the unfortunate man was brought to his home in Maple Shade where the funeral services were held Wednesday by Rev. Harry Lewis, interment following at Pine Street by Wetherholt. Mr. Clark had been employed on the Hocking Valley for the past fifteen years and was a steady hard working man. He was a brother of Mr. Noah Clark, the hackman, and leaves a wife and two children.

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

Clark, William

William Clark
     In Clay Township, Gallia County, on July 8 (?) 1890, William, Son of Alexander and Maggie Clark, in the 21st year of his age.
     His life was characterized by a happy disposition and truth be said, "None knew him but to love him". His death was so peaceful to lead to the belief that he found no enemy in death and the gaping tomb has no victory over him. It is to be hoped that he rests in peace, brightly reflecting the image of the Divine Commander, in the clime, where he has no inheritance and death no power. But now he is gone; we command him to the care of the Saviour and turn to the living. He leaves mourning the shores of mortality a loving mother, three sisters, one brother and a large circle of friends and relatives; but we trust they sorrow not as those who have no hope for if we believe that Christ died and rose again even so those that sleep with Jesus will God bring with Him.
     His funeral was preached at Providence Church by Rev. J.E. Caldwell, after which his remains were committed to the earth to await the sound of the awakening trumpet on the resurrection morn.

Grave! The guardian of our dust,
Grave! The treasury of the skies,
Every atom of thy trust
Rests on hope again to rise.

Oh, how sweet it will be in that beautiful land,
So free from sorrow and pain,
With songs on our lips and harps in our hands,
To meet one another again.

[Note: buried: Providence Cemetery, Clay Township]

Gallipolis Paper
July, 1890
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Clark, William

Death of William Clark
William Clark, aged 75 years and 6 months, died at his home in the Fourth Ward this morning at one o’clock. He had been sick but a few days with neuralgia of the heart. He leaves a wife, two brothers and four sisters. They are Richard Clark, of Middleport; Daniel Clark, Maryanna Irwin, Caroline Wetherholt and Elizabeth Irwin, who live in Gallia county. His remains will be buried in the Clark cemetery in Gallia county, Friday afternoon. …From Middleport in Pomeroy Telegraph

Gallipolis Journal
March 2, 1894
Typed by Henny Evans Top of Page

Clark, William

     Relatives here received word Saturday morning of the death of William Curtis Clark, 58, at his home in Ridgecrest, Calif. Son of the late Carter and Myrtle ( Boston) Clark, he spent the early part of his life in Gallia County, graduating from the Gallia Academy High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy duringWorld War II and was aboard the U.S. Aircraft Carrier, Lexington, when it was sunk in the Coral Sea, but he was rescued.
     The latter years of his life was spent in California. He retires as a Chief Petty Officer from the U.S. Navy in 1961. He is survived by his wife Lorene and three daughters and one son by a former marriage. The daughters are Patricia, Rhonda and Coleen, and son, Michael, also 7 grandchildren. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Engle, Columbus and Mrs. Evelyn Williams of Crown City and a step-mother, Mrs. Frankie Clark, Gallipolis.
     Services were held at the funeral home in Ridgecrest, and at Mr. Clark’s request, the Navy took charge of the body, with full military burial at sea.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 15, 1981
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Claytor, Charles

Fine Old Colored Man Dead
Mr. Charles Claytor, a fine old colored gentleman, who has been an employee of the O.H.E. for years and who was able to locate all the old land marks etc, of that institution, died at East Gallipolis Monday evening. Authorities at the O.H.E. say he will be sadly missed there. He was an honored member of the colored lodge of Odd Fellows.

[Note: Death Certificate: born Aug. 15, 1862; died June 16, 1931; Age 68 years and 10 months. Father: Charles Claytor. Wife: Ella. Burial: Pine Street Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wed. June 17, 1931 Page 1
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Claytor, Seretta Ella

Mrs. Claytor Claimed Today
     Death came at 3:55 a.m. today for Mrs. Seretta Ella Claytor, 78, who died at her home at 2131 Chatham Avenue. Widow of the late Charles Claytor, who died in June of 1931, she had been in failing health for the past several months after suffering a hip fracture last November. She rentered Holzer Hospital for a few days in January and since then had been cared for at her home by her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Lee, of Gallipolis.
     In addition to the daughter, she leaves two sons, Charles Claytor and Frank Clayton, both of Toledo.
Mrs. Claytor was born in Gallipolis, the daughter of the late John and Jane Shoemaker Phelps. She was married April 3, 1891 by Justice of the Peace Samuel Kerr. In addition to the children, eight grandchildren survive.
     Funeral arrangements in charge of L. Claude Miller, await the arrival of the two sons from Toledo this afternoon.

[Note: Death Certificate...Serepta Ella born Jan. 10, 1876; died Feb. 13, 1950; aged 74 years. Burial in Pine Street Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 13, 1950
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Clements, Henry

Henry Clements, living five miles west of Millersburg, Ohio, put the muzzle of a shotgun in his mouth and pulled the trigger with his toe. The top of his head was blown off. He was a local preacher of the Free Methodist Church. Cause, discouragement at the ill success of his preaching.

Gallipolis Journal
Oct. 5, 1887
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Clendenin, Agnes

Death of Mrs. Clendenin
     Mrs. Agnes Clendenin died at the residence of her son, Charles W. Clendenin on the river road near Bailey’s, Saturday morning, March 28, 1908, aged 71 years.
     Her husband, the late James Clendenin died about nine years ago. Since that time, she has resided with her son, moving here from Mason county. She is survived by two children, Charles W. and daughter, Mrs. G. W. Wallace of Apple Grove, W. Va., and she was a sister of Mrs. Mary Priestly.
     She was a most estimable lady and had a wide circle of friends who will regret her death. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev. Cherrington, interment following at Pine Street by Hayward & Son.

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

Clendenin, John

Captain John Clendenin
Veteran River Man Crossed The Dark River Tuesday
     Capt. John B. Clendenin died Tuesday, April 22, 1919, after an illness extending some time back. He had leakage of the heart amongst other ailments. Capt. Clendenn was born in Gallipolis about 79 years ago and was one of the most widely known citizens of the town.
     For several years he followed steamboating, owning and operating the steamers Alex Chambers, Nellie F. Brown, Billy Parsons and other boats. Capt. Clendenin was a licensed pilot and master. For several years he indulged in the racing game and owned the finest thoroughbred running horses in this section of the country.
     The Captain has been a devout member of the Presbyterian Church for several years. He leaves four sons: John, Charles, Wynne and William.
     The funeral will occur at the Riverview Hotel, the home of Capt. Clendenin's son, Mr. John Clendenin, Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. The services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Beery and the interment will be at Pine Street Cemetery by Hayward. The pallbearers selected are Poe Bradbury, Earl Mauck, Fred Ashworth, Chas. Robinson, Will Sigler and R.R Varian.
.
[Note: Death Certificate..Born 1841; died April 22, 1919, Athens State Hospital, Athens, Ohio.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, April 23, 1919
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Clendenin, Stewart

Former City Manager Dies In Florida
     Stewart Clendenin, 62, a native of Gallipolis and former Gallipolis city manager, died at 7 a.m. Thursday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
     Mr. Clendenin was the son of the late William and Anna Stewart Clendenin and his birthplace was in the brick home on Sycamore St., which is now the location of the Gallipolis Clinic. He was an only child and attended Gallipolis schools, graduating from Gallia Academy in 1917. He attended Ohio State University and was a member of Delta Chi social fraternity. He left the university to join the Marine Corps, serving in World War I. He was a member of the Masonic Order.
     Following the war he became associated with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., and at one time was located in Wichita, Kans. After his retirement from the company in 1942, he returned to Gallipolis and served as city manager until 1945. In Fort Lauderdale he operated the largest service station in that area. At the time of his death, he held ownership of the lower end of the Gallipolis Golf Club.
     Mr. Clendenin was twice married. His first wife was killed in an auto accident. He is survived by his wife Velma and two sons, Phil and Larry, who presently is in the service and enroute to Japan.
     Services will be held Monday in Henderson, Ky.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, March 16, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Clendinen, Anna S.

Mrs. Clendinen Succumbs Friday To Long Illness
Rites Set For 10 [o'clock] Monday At Entsminger's
Following a stroke just a week ago, an end to the suffering she had bravely endured during a long period of declining health came to Mrs. Anna S. Clendinen Friday at about 3:30 p.m. in Holzer Hospital, where she had been a patient at four different times during recent months.
Always a woman of great strength, energy and endurance, her last days of helplessness became all the more tragic to those who had known her best down through the years. And it is with the thought that she is saved the pain and unhappiness that her condition would bring that these are most comforted.

Harrison Township Native.
     Mrs. Clendinen was the daughter of the late Charles and Missouri McCall Stuart and was born on Lincoln Ridge in this county April 1, 1868 or 77 years ago. While a girl her father became Sheriff of Gallia County, when the county jail was located in what is now the City Hall and later the family lived in a home built by her father, now known as that of Mrs. Lewis C. Dean.
     Ever since her marriage to J. William Clendinen in 1898 she had lived in the old Clendinen home at the corner of Sycamore Street and Fourth Avenue. There she reared her son and only child, former City Manager, Stewart A. Clendinen, presiding over the household as a model mother, neighbor and friend. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago.
     During her active years and they were exceedingly active ones until she was well into her seventies, Mrs. Clendinen had taken a prominent part in the affairs of the Order of Eastern Star and had served the local chapter as a Worthy Matron. She was also affiliated with the American Legion and the Methodist Church.
     A long standing and emphatic request of Mrs. Clendinen was that flowers be omitted at her funeral rites.
     Surviving besides the son, who has been a great comfort to her are these three sisters; Mrs. America Townsend, Schenectady, NY; Mrs. Rachel Cangney, Port Clinton, Ohio and Mrs. Gertrude Richards, Royal Oak, MI. Also two grandchildren, William Stewart and Larry Clendinen.
     Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Entsminger Funeral Home with Rev. W. Scott Westerman officiating and burial following in Mound Hill Cemetery.

[Note: stone. 1868-1945. Death Certificate...Anna Jane born April 1, 1868; died Oct 5, 1945; 77 years 6 months and 4 days of age. ]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, Oct. 6, 1945
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Clyse, Henry Clifford

Mr. Clyse Dies After Illness
     Henry Clifford Clyse, 85, a resident of Rio Grande, died at 12:50 a.m. today [Feb. 20, 1963] in Holzer Hospital where he had been a patient for 14 days. Mr. Clyse had been in failing health for a year and his condition had been serious for a month.
     He was a retired school teacher and farmer, and had lived at Rio Grande for the past 20 years. He was born near Cadmus, November 21, 1977, son of the late James A. and Nancy McDaniel Clyse. His marriage to the former Nellie Barger took place Aug. 14, 1901, and she preceded him in death in 1950.
     Children who survive are Mrs. Ernest (Alice) Wiseman and Mrs. Lester (Gladys) Davis, both of Gallipolis; Mrs. H. Don (Lois) Moore of Worthington, Mrs. Griff (Edna) Cook of Cadmus, OH., Eugene Clyse of Athens, Robert E. Clyse of Ironton, and Mrs. Myron (Eva Mae) Parry of Hillsboro. There are 21 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. A son and two daughters preceded him in death. Two half-sisters who survive are Mrs. Curtis (Lillian) Hively of Dayton and Mrs. Howard (Mary) Flook, of Miami, Fla. Two step-sisters are Mrs. Nellie Corn of Springfield and Mrs. Larry Dailey of Circleville.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Rev. Lawrence McDaniel of Rutland and Rev. Roy Wigal of Rio Grande will officiate and burial will be in Olive cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Gallipolis Newspaper
February 20, 1963
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Clyse, Nellie [Barger]

Mrs. Clyse, 68, Dies of Stroke – Stricken in Church
Rites Set for Wednesday
     Mrs. Nellie Barger Clyse, 68, wife of Clifford Clyse, Harrisburg passed away at 7:35 p.m. Sunday at the Holzer Hospital. Though Mrs. Clyse had not been well for a number of years, she attended church Sunday morning, as was her usual custom and it was while there that she suffered a stroke, from which she never regained consciousness.
     The decedent was born Aug. 2, 1881 at Patriot, to the late Robert L. and Alice Gates Barger. Mrs. Clyse was a woman of deep religious convictions and had been a member of Olive Methodist Church most of her life, until a year ago when she transferred her membership to the nearby Harrisburg Baptist Church, which she attended regularly.
     She was a devoted wife and mother and in addition to her husband, leaves these sons and daughters: Mrs. Ernest (Alice) Wiseman, Rio Grande; Mrs. Lois Moore, Worthington; Mrs. Gladys Davis, Lancaster; Mrs. Edna Cook, Cadmus; Mrs. Eva Perry, McConnelsville; Eugene, Athens, and Robert, Ironton.
     Mrs. Clyse is survived by four brothers and sisters, Mrs. Maude Schweighart, Humbolt, Ill; Mrs. Mabel Ellison, Champaign, Ill; Latrell Barger, Tuscola, Ill; and Clyde Barger, Kennewich, Wash. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
     Brief services will be conducted at the Clyse home on Rt. 325 east of Rio Grande at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, after which the body will be taken to Olive Methodist Church where Rev. Lawrence McDaniel will conduct the funeral services at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in the Olive Cemetery by W. W. Phillips, Waterloo. Pallbearers are Merrill, Harold and John Wiseman, Richard Simms, Richard Davisson and David Rees.

Gallipolis Newspaper
January, 1950 (Mrs. Clyse died on January 1, 1950)
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty Top of Page

Clyse, Robert P.

     Robert P. Clyse, 77, Ironton, died Thursday, July 11, 1996 in the Woodland Oaks Health Facility, Ashland, KY. Born Nov. 12, 1919 in Cadmus, son of the late Henry Clifford and Nellie Barger Clyse, he was the founder of Bob Clyse Oldsmobile and GMC Trucks, Inc. He attended Rio Grande College and was a master sergeant in the U. S. Army Corps during World War II.
     He was a member of the Ironton Elks Lodge 177 and the Ironton UTC and was a Kentucky Colonel.
Surviving are his wife, Mary E. “Betty” Clyse; five daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Mary Jane) Handley and Mrs. Scot (Barbara) Ensor, both of Ironton, Mrs. Joseph (Susan) Rudinsky of Bethel Park, PA; Mrs. Bob (Sally) Kopp of South Hampton, Mass, and Mrs. Dave (Sandy) Jackson of Granville; a son, Robert A (Charla) Clyse of Ironton; and a sister, Eva Mae Perry of Hillsboro. He was also preceded in death by a brother and four sisters.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home, 1108 S. Sixth Street, Ironton, with Father Thomas Nau officiating. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 12, 1996
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Cobb, Lilly

     COBB - Lilly Cobb, aged 12 years, the adopted daughter of Columbus and Eva Waugh, since she was 5 years old, being at that age left an orphan by her father, Lewis Cobb, getting drowned. Her mother, who is a sister of Bro. Waugh, one brother, and three sisters still survive her. She was afflicted for three weeks with brain disease, and everything was done for her that medical skill and attentive friends could furnish; but the dreaded enemy claimed her as his victim, and she quietly fell asleep in Jesus, at 10 o'clock p.m. Dec. 2, 1889.
    "Shug" as she was called, was the pride and great delight of Bro. and Sister Waugh, they having no children of their own. She was a very dutiful and charming little girl, never known to disobey in anything she was told to do, and it does seem hard from a natural view that they should be deprived of the only child and great joy of their household. But, as "we only see through a glass darkly" now, it will never be till we meet our loved ones on the happy golden shore that we can fully comprehend and appreciate these sad dispensation of kind Providence, and see that God know best. She was one of those amiable little girl that had only to be seen to be appreciated and loved. She was a great favorite with all who knew her; she was blessed with a bright intellect and was one of the leading scholars in all her studies at school, and was universally loved and respected by her teachers and companions. She took great delight in recitations and was one of the leading features in our Sunday-school exhibitions, and was the delight of all who heard her.
     Her remains were taken to the Providence Church, and her funeral was preached by the pastor, Rev. N.B. Burnett, from Cor.,15:26, in the presence of a large congregation of relatives, friends and schoolmates. The corpse, which seemed to have a plesant smile on the face, as though in sweet sleep, was then viewed by the entire audience, and such universal grief for the departed, and deep sympathy for the bereaved family, it has never been my privilege to witness. She was then laid away in the Providence Cemetery. May her memory still live and be another tie to draw our affections heavenward.

Dear uncle and aunt, she loved so well,
You have been left to weep and mourn,
While she has gone with God to dwell,
Waiting the resurrection morn.
Her cheerful voice and smiling face
You will so sadly miss;
But, by faith and holy grace,
You can meet where all is bliss.
Then look beyond the bounds of time,
When what you now deplore
Shall rise in immortal prime,
And bloom to fade no more. A Friend

Note: From Death Record D. 2 Jan 1890]

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

Cochran, Ethie Jane

Mrs. Cochran, Rt. 2, Patriot, Claimed Sunday
     Mrs. Ethie Jane Cochran, 72, a resident of Rt. 2 Patriot, died at 9 a.m. Sunday in Holzer hospital where she had been a patient for four days. Mrs. Cochran was born in Perry twp., March 13, 1891, daughter of the late George W. and Augusta Raulf Donahue. Her marriage to Charles C. Cochran took place in February, 1919 and he preceded her in death May 19, 1957.
     Ten children who survive this union are Mrs. Helen Davis, Mrs. Ruth Burnette, Mrs. Juanita Tackett, Mrs. Doris Beck, Mrs. Bernard (Hope) Fowler (with whom she made her home) , and Charles W. Cochran, all of Patriot, Mrs. Mildred Davis of Huntington, Mrs. Darlene Wright of Detroit, Mich., and Raymond Cochran of Scottown. There are 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Three surviving sisters are Mrs. A. A. Peggs and Mrs. John Smith, both of Charleston, W. Va., and Mrs. Jenkin Jones of Columbus.
     Mrs. Cochran was a member of the Patriot Methodist Church. Services will be held there at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Frank Fenton will officiate, and burial will be in Patriot cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, April 8, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Cochrane, Samuel Jr.

     Samuel Cochrane, Jr. 66, Columbus, died Thursday, May 6 1993 at his residence. He was born Jan 24, 1927 in Oak Hill to the late Samuel E. Cochrane Sr. and Kathrine Schrader Cochrane. He was reitred from Lennox Industries, Inc. and a veteran of World War ll.
     Survivors include his wife Marguerite Caldwell Cochrane; two sons , Kevin (Barbara) Cochrane and Timothy (Connie) Cochrane, both of Columbus; four grandchildren: three sisters, Edith Serrott of Jackson. Effama Tillman of Memphis, Tenn and Vesta Geer of Dallas and one brother, Charles Cochrane of Jackson.
     Services will be held 4p.m. Saturday at the Schoedinger Linden Chapel, 2741 Clevelan Ave. Columbus. The body will lie in state three hours prior to services. In lieu of flowers, contirbutions may be made to Hospice of Riverside or the Ohio Lung Association.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by neice Marian Schoonover Top of Page

Cochrane, William H. and Mary

In Memory of William H. Cochrane and Wife
William H. Cochrane was born Oct. 29, 1892, in Virginia and was united in marriage to Mary Grimes on October 18, 1832. He died at his home near Cora, Ohio, March 16, 1893, of pneumonia and leaves two daughters and two sons to mourn their loss. He was a devoted husband and father and was highly esteemed as a kind neighbor. He had been a member of the M.E. Church for many years and until old age enfeebled him, he was a regular attendant.

He has passed through many and many a day,
Of sickness, of sorrow and pain,
But the Lord has taken him home to rest and he never will suffer again.

Mary, the wife of William H. Cochrane, who lived only one week after her husband's death, died March 23. She was born August 27, 1811, in Pochontas, VA. She also was a member of the M.E. Church, lived a good and pious life and was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed as a true and loving mother and grandmother and a highly esteemed friend and neighbor. They both were buried in the Hulbert Graveyard. No more will there presence banish gloom from your home.

Dearest loved ones, we have laid thee
In the peaceful graves embraces;
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy Heavenly faces.
A Friend

Gallipolis Journal
April 19, 1893
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Cofer, Carl Eugene

OBITUARY
     The many kindred and friends of Carl Eugene Cofer were shocked and grieved last Sunday evening when the news was flashed over the lines and from house to house that he had met an accidental death. Carl Eugene was the son of Elmer and Almeda Cofer and was born near Rio Grande on December 13, 1929, and at the time of his passing, which occurred on September 24, 1944, he was aged 14 years, 9 months and 11 days.
     While playing with his younger brother and sister in the yard at their home, he climbed a tree and came in contact with a live electric wire, and death was instantaneous.
     To these fond parents 11 children were born. One son, John Elmer, died in infancy. There are left to mourn the passing of Eugene, the parents, 4 brothers: Alfonso and Paul Cofer, Columbus; Kenneth of Blackfork and Donald at home; 5 sisters, Mrs. Herbert Harris (Esta Cofer) and Mrs. Earl Figgins (Margaret Cofer), Blackfor; Mrs. Hollis Keels (Wanita Cofer) and Anna Lou, Columbus and Alma at home.
     In the home, Eugene was always obedient to his parents ever ready To his brothers and sisters he was always kind and helpful. He was ever mindful of the care of the little ones, Donald and Alma, and they in turn looked to him for protection.
     Eugene was a freshman in high school at Rio Grande this year and will be sadly missed by all his teachers and schoolmates, where his cheery smile was the esteem of all. He was faithful to his duties in the classroom as well as on the playground where he always gave of his best that his team might come out victorious. Eugene met all his friends, both old and young, with a pleasant smile and friendly words of greeting. Yes, he will be missed by all, but nowhere so much as in the home. While the parents, brothers, sisters and other kindred are grief-stricken, we are glad to know in talking to a member of the family, that they are submissive to the will of God, and can say "Thy will be done." "The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away, Blessed be the name of the Lord."
     Today Eugene rests in peace. To the bereaved ones we desire to quote the following little poem:

God understands your sorrow,
He sees the falling tear,
And whispers, "I am with thee,"
Then falter not, nor fear.
God understands your longing,
Your deepest grief He shares.
Then let Him bear your burden,
He understands, and cares.
Written by J. T. D.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page

Cofer, Charity Garlic

OBITUARY
     She was before her marriage to Mr. Cofer, Miss Charity Garlic and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Garlic of Crown City, who was with her during her sickness and whom she was greatly devoted too.
     She was born February 17, 1881 and died March 2, 1926. She was married to Mr. Cofer April 28, 1900 and to this union was born 2 daughters, Mrs. Carl Wright, Huntington, W. Va. and Parnie at home. She was a highly esteemed lady, shown by a large number of friends who gathered to pay tributes of respect.
     None knew her but to love her. She leaves to mourn her loss father, mother, husband, two daughters, one grandson, Joe, two brothers, Joseph H. Garlic, Platform, Ohio, Hoadly L. Garlic, Crown City and four sisters, Mrs. E. E. Ward and Mrs. J. M. Smith, Gallipolis, Mrs. Ira Neal, Bladen and Lily Garlic, Bladen.
     She was truly converted in Christ, at the age of 17 years and placed her membership in the Siloam Baptist church and was baptized as was her dear Savior. She never forgot her blessed Redeemer and always give him praise for his wonderful mercey and love.
     Funeral services was held at the Baptist Temple at Huntington, W. Va. with interment following at Woodmere cemetery.

God needed one more angel.
Amidst his shinning band.
So He bent with loving smile
And clasped our mother's hand.
Dear mother has left us, but we
Shall not have long to wait,
Soon we shall hear the summons
To meet her with the Pearly Gates.
The Pearly Gates are opened wide
And she has entered there.
It will not be long until I, will
join her where all is bright and fair.
God in his mercy has recalled,
The boon his love has given.
We say good-night to mother here
And good morning up in heaven.
A Sister

Gallipolis newspaper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

Cofer, Cynthia A.
Mrs. Cynthia A. Cofer died at her home at Mercerville, Sunday, April 14, 1907, after a short illness of paralysis, aged 72 years. She was the widow of Chester B. Cofer, who died about five years ago. Mrs. Cofer was a native of Pulaski County, Va., and moved to this county with her husband in 1866. She was a member of the Baptist Church for 47 years and was a good, kind, motherly woman who will be missed in the community where she spent her life.
The funeral services were held Monday at Mercerville by Rev. Sheets. The following children are left to mourn the loss of a good mother; sons, J. S. Cofer, H. P. Cofer, and F. R. Cofer of Gallia county, C. N. Cofer of Philippine Islands and daughters, Margaret J. Neal and Mary C. Ensley of Huntington, Mrs. Anna Saunders of Millers, Martha A. Saunders of Mercerville and Mrs. Markins of Gallipolis and Miss Georgia McKean, who had made her home with Mrs. Cofer since she was a small child.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, April 26, 1907
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Cofer, Gordon F.

Cofer Was Electrocuted
Gordon F. Cofer, better known as French Cofer, aged 57 years, was electrocuted at Clean Coal, W. Va., last Wednesday by coming in contact with a live wire at the mine where he was employed. He was attempting to sweep the coal dust from a large drum and in some way touched the live current that sent him to his death.
He was a former resident of this county, having been born in Guyan township and lived for a number of years on the Thorniley farm at Raccoon Island. One of his sons, Sheridan Cofer, resides in the vicinity of Yellowtown. The other members of Mr. Cofer's family reside in the coal fields of West Virginia. The body was brought to Mt. Zion Church in Ohio township, where the funeral and interment occurred last Friday. Rev. Sam Lewis and Rev. Darragh officated at the funeral and Wetherholt and Entsminger had charge of the burial. William Cofer of R. D. 1 is a brother of the deceased. John Cofer of Huntington and Joseph Cofer of Dayton also are his brothers.

[And also]
     Gorden F. Cofer, a former resident of this county, having lived near Rio Grande for many years, but for the past two, and one-half years, a resident of Klenkoal, Logan county, W. Va., met his death very suddenly Wednesday, July 13, 1921, by coming in contact with a live wire at the mines of the Thurman Coal Co., of that place, and was electrocuted. The body was brought here Thursday and taken to the home of his son, W. S. Cofer near Theviner, they being accompanied by the members of his family.
     The funeral services and burial were held Friday afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist church at 2 o'clock,Rev. J. F. Cash, of Pt. Pleasant, having charge of the services.
     Mr. Cofer was the son of the late Gordon and Jane Kirk Cofer and was aged 57 years, 2 months and 9 days. He leaves a wife and four children and several brothers and sisters.

Gallipolis papers
July 13, 1921
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Cofer, Jeannette Eileen

Small Child Dies
Death claimed Jeannette Eileen Cofer, 20 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cofer Monday at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. cofer near Thivener. The father has been employed in Columbus. She was their only child. Funeral services were at Clay Chapel Tuesday, with burial there.

[Note: Tombstone B.Mar 10, 1936 - D.Oct 18, 1937]

Gallipolis newspaper
1937
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Cofer, Joseph

Joseph Cofer, 85, Dies In Dayton
Native of Guyan And Has A Sister At Lecta
     Joseph Cofer, aged about 85, a native of Guyan Township, died suddenly Wednesday morning in Dayton according to word received by Mrs. John Fraley and other relatives. Funeral services and interment will take place there this afternoon.
     Despite his advanced age, Mr. Cofer had been feeling as well as usual just a moment or two before he expired in the bathroom at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Oberholser, where he had lived since the death of his wife. (Mrs. Cofer was Rebecca Stevers, a sister of the late J.L. Stevers, County Commissioner.)
     Surviving Mr. Cofer, besides the daughter named are three daughters and a son; Mrs. Lena Lehman, Mrs. F.A. Andres, Mrs. William Ward and Emmet Cofer, all of Dayton and a sister, Mrs. Docial Fillinger of Lecta. The late William Cofer was a brother. The family moved to Dayton from this county about 40 years ago.

[Note: Death Certificate..Joseph Andrew Cofer born Feb. 14, 1855 VA; died Oct 14, 1942 Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; 87 years 8 months. Burial Woodland Cemetery. Widower of Rebecca Margaret Cofer. Parents: Gordon Cofer and Elizabeth Kirk]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Cofer, Joseph Spurgeon

     OBITUARY - Joseph Spurgeon Cofer was born April 27, 1862 in Virginia and departed this life Nov. 3, 1922, at his home in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Hulda Elizabeth Sheets on March 28, 1891. To this union seven children were born. Six are living, one infant having preceded the father into the Great Beyond.
     He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, having been baptized some 32 years ago. He was a wise and considerate father and husband and leaves many virtues which we many emulate to good advantage.
     Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Ewing of Rio Grande, interment in Mound Hill Cemetery by Wetherholt and Entsminger.
     Those of his immediate family who survive him are Hulda E. Cofer, his wife, Dena and Kenley at home; Mrs. O.E. Rodgers of Plain City, Ohio; Mrs. F.E. Brammer of Huntington, WV; Mrs. J.H. McCoy of Waverly, Ohio and Milford J. Cofer of Columbus.

Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath;
And stars to set--
But all--thou hast all seasons for thine own,
Oh Death!

Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their generous assistance, sympathy and consolation in the brief sickness and death of our dear father and husband. We wish to thank particularly Undertaker Wetherholt and Rev. Ewing for their efficient and splendid services.
Mrs. J.S. Cofer and family

Gallia Times
Nov. 9, 1922
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Cofer, Paris

Paris Cofer dies of Head Injuries
Funeral services were held at Rodney Wednesday for Paris Cofer, 74 who died in Holzer hospital Tuesday from head injuries received when he drove his car into an abutment on a bridge near Rodney His skull was factured.

Gallipolis Paper
Transcribed by Virginia Moses Top of Page

Cofer, Pierce

Pierce Cofer Ends His Life While Recovering From Hurts Received in Highway Accident
     Pierce Cofer, who was born and reared in the lower end of Gallia County, died by his own hand yesterday at his home in Huntington, according to word received by relatives here. He was about 65 years old.
     Mr. Cofer was injured last week when the car in which he carried the mail between Huntington and Crown City collided with another machine. He was cared for at a Huntington hospital and when it was found there was no serious results from the accident he was taken home. Yesterday about noon in a fit of despondency, it is believed, he shot himself. He had been despondent since the death of his wife a few years ago. His daughter, Parnie, Mrs. Paul Shrewsbury of Beckley, W. Va., was in the home at the time of the fatal shooting, having come to be with her father following the motor accident.
     Mr. Cofer was believed to have been the last surviving member of the family of seven children of Rev. C. B. and Cynthia Cofer. A brother, Newton, may survive. He located in the Philippines at the time of the Spanish-American war (1898). He was in the employ of the government but has not been heard from since Pearl Harbor.
     His late wife was Charity Garlic and her mother, Mrs. P. M. Garlic of Crown City, is spending the winter here with another daughter, Mrs. Ira Neal. In addition to the daughter already mentioned,.. Mr. Cofer leaves another daughter, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Wright of Portsmouth, Va., and three grandchildren. A grandson is in service in the Navy.
     He was a brother of the late Mrs. W. J. Saunders, mother of Mrs. F. E. Kerr and Mrs. Robert Smeltzer. Funeral arrangements had not been made when relatives called Mrs. Kerr about the death.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Coffman, Charles Monroe

Roy Coffman, Stogie Maker, Competitor In Trapshoots, Is Victim
     Charles Monroe (Roy) Coffman, aged stogie maker and longtime competitor in the Vandalia Grand American trapshoot, was fatally injured Wednesday night when he was struck by a car at the intersection of Locust St., and Third Ave., near his home, 530 Third Ave.
     Driver of the automobile which hit him was a resident of the same house in which Mr. Coffman resided with his sister, Mrs. Kate Cherrington. He is Herbert O. Pepper, Instrumental music director of the Gallipolis schools, who was exonerated of blame on testimony of three witnesses.
     Death came to Mr. Coffman at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday in Holzer Hospital, where he had been taken in the ambulance of Miller's Home for Funerals. Fractured skull was the cause of death.
He was the third traffic fatality in five years in Gallipolis, the second having been Nancy Lynn Schaffer, 2, nearly three weeks ago.
     Evan Plymale Jr. and Howard Letts, in one car, and Merrill Null, in another car, were the only witnesses in the accident. Police said that Pepper was going south on Third Ave. about 30 miles an hour, and that Mr. Coffman left the east side of Third Ave. walking across against the light. Pepper saw the pedestrian within 10 feet of his car, Gallipolis police said, but couldn't stop. Mrs. Clyde Ingels, who resides on the upper corner of Third and Locust toward Fourth Ave., telephoned the police.
     Born to James Monroe and Elizabeth Chick Coffman at Clipper Mill, the decedent had spinal meningitis when he was three years old, and, as a result, was a deaf mute. Slender and of erect bearing, Mr. Coffman "conversed" with his friends by means of a pad on which he wrote statements and on which rejoinders were written.
     He was well educated in a Columbus school. He manufactured stogies at his home and personally delivered many boxes of them to dealers in Gallipolis. He had orders to fill at the time of his death. His late father, a one-time Gallia County farmer, was a prominent fruit dealer in this area.
Besides Mrs. Fred Cherrington, he is survived by another sister Mrs. Effie Jackson of Jackson, who are the only survivors of nine brothers and sisters.
     Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at his late home, and the officiating minister will be the Rev. L. A. Donally, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, of which decedent was a member. Burial will be made by Miller's Home for Funerals in Mound Hill Cemetery.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth June 27, 1870; date of death September 30, 1948.]

Newspaper (prob. September 1948, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Chick file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Coffman, James Osborn

     Mr. James Osborn Coffman died at Anniston, Alabama, at 4:30 pm., Monday, January 16, 1899. He was the son of Mrs. J. D. Hathaway, of this city, and was born on the Coffman farm, a few mile below this city, November 30, 1851. In 1879 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hay, daughter of the late Hamilton Hay, who preceded her husband in death about one year ago. After the death of his wife, Mr. Coffman removed to this city and made his home with his mother.
     Besides his mother he leaves three brothers and three sisters, namely, Mr. George Coffman, of Astoria, Oregon; Mr. A. B. Coffman, of Shelbyville, Ind.; Mr. Roy Coffman, at home; Mrs. Harriet Kinder, Matron of the Marine Hospital here, and Misses Effie and Katie Coffman, at home. They, together with the aged mother, will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
     Mr. Coffman left this city last September and went to Birmingham, Ala., where he interested himself in the penny photograph business, and while there was taken ill with la grippe. He soon recovered, however, and went to Anniston, Ala., where he was taken with a relapse, and died as above stated.
     A telegram was received here on last Saturday announcing his serious illness, and on Monday another telegram announcing his death was received from Col. D. M. Coffman, of Rockwood, Tenn., a cousin of the deceased, who was at his bedside during a part of his illness and at his death.
     Instructions were at once sent to have the remains embalmed and shipped to this city, and they left Anniston on Tuesday evening, reaching this city Thursday noon over the Hocking Valley Railroad. They were met at the depot by Undertaker Wetherholt and a committee from the Knights of Pythias and conveyed to the home of his mother on Third Street, from where the funeral services were conducted on Friday morning by Rev. L. L. Magee, the burial following at Clay Chapel.
     Deceased was a charter member of Naomi Lodge, No. 55, K. of P., of this city, and the funeral services and burial were under its guidance, a large number of the Knights accompanying the body to the grave.

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 21, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                           Top of Page

Coffman, Mary

Death of Mrs. Mary Coffman
     Mrs. Mary A. Coffman was born Jan 25, 1856 and died Jan. 14, 1898, at 4 o'clock a.m. She was the eldest daughter of Hamilton and Elizabeth Hay. Her mother became an invalid when Mary was quite young and dying in a few years, left the care of the family in her young hands. Although only about fourteen years old at that time, she bravely met the responsibilities of her position and so far as lay in her power took the place in the family of the mother who had left her.
     On the 12th day of November 1879, she was united in marriage to Mr. J.O. Coffman by Rev. Hathaway of Patriot Circuit. She proved an excellent wife.
     About nineteen years ago, she was converted and joined the M.E. Church at Clay Chapel, removing her membership to Ohio Chapel after her marriage. At the latter place, she soon became one of the most prominent workers and seemed to be in the highest of enjoyment when engaged in religious work. For a time she served as S.S. superintendent and most of the time was a teacher in the S.S. She was an active Epworthian, but illness soon prevented her from continuing this as well as all other religious work.
     For many years she has been a sufferer, but as long as she was able to do so her household duties and her church works were not neglected; and few indeed knew that back of her smiling face were intense sufferings and that much of her work was performed when others would have left all undone. She has been confined to her home since July. Patiently she bore her afflictions, until the Master said "Tis enough, from up higher" and then bidding her companion a last "goodnight" she closed her eyes on earth and opened them in that land where suffering never comes.
     She leaves a husband, a father, two brothers, Emory and Reuben, both of Lawrence County; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Cole and Mrs. America Cooper, both of Dakota and a host of other relatives and friends.
     Sunday morning, Jan. 16th., funeral services were held at Clay Chapel, the sermon being preached by her minister, Rev. Jehu Rose. Loving hands laid her tenderly to rest in the midst of the dust of departed friends to await the coming of Him; who is the resurrection and the life.

[Note: burial Clay Chapel, Clay Township]

Gallipolis Paper
Jan. 14,1898
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Coffman, Monroe (Roy)

Roy Coffman, Stogie Maker, Competitor In Trapshoots, Is Victim
     Charles Monroe (Roy) Coffman, aged stogie maker and longtime competitor in the Vandalia Grand American trapshoot, was fatally injured Wednesday night when he was struck by a car at the intersection of Locust St. and Third Ave., near his home, 530 Third Ave. Driver of the automobile which hit him was a resident of the same house in which Mr. Coffman resided with his sister, Mrs. Kate Cherrington. He is Herbert O. Pepper, instrumental music director of the Gallipolis schools who was exonerated of blame on testimony of three witnesses.
     Death came to Mr. Coffman at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday in Holzer Hospital, where he had been taken in the ambulance of Miller's Home for funerals. Fractured skull was the cause of death.
     Born to James Monroe and Elizabeth Chick Coffman at Clipper Mill, the decedent had spinal meningitis when he was three years old, and, as a result, was a deaf mute. Slender and of erect bearing Mr. Coffman conversed with his friends by means of a pad on which he wrote statements and on which rejoinders were written.
     He was well educated in a Columbus school. He manufactured stogies at his home and personally delivered many boxes of them to dealers in Gallipolis. He had orders to fill at the time of his death. His late father, a one-time Gallia County farmer, was a prominent fruit dealer in this area. Besides Mrs. Fred Cherrington, he is survived by another sister Mrs. Effie Jackson of Jackson, who are the only survivors of nine brothers and sisters.
     Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. sunday at his late home, and the officiating minister will be the Rev. L. A. Donally, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, of which decedent was a member. Burial will be made by Miller's Home for Funerals in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Unknown publication in Brossard Library in Gallipolis
Sept. 29, 1948
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI