Gallia County Newspaper Obituaries [Col-Cy]

Cohen, Sophie

Death Of Mrs. Sophie Cohen
     Mrs. Sophie Cohen, of Pt. Pleasant, making her home for sometime back with W.W. Fisher on Mill Creek, died Friday evening at 11 o'clock. She was past 84 years old. Her funeral services will be conducted at the M.E. Church tomorrow by Rev. J.W. Dillon at 10 o'clock a.m., her burial following by Hayward & Son at Chester, Meigs, County, at her request.
   She was a sister of Hiram Fisher, father of Mr. Fisher at whose home she died and the mother-in-law of Mr. J. J. Cadot, at whose home she lived for many years. Mrs. Baptiste Gilmore of Pt. Pleasant is also a daughter.
     She had been devoted member of the M.E. Church for long years back and was one of the kindest old ladies in the land. She had never recovered from the run-away of last summer to which she was badly hurt. Peace be with her evermore.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday Evening, Dec. 23, 1895
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Cole, Dorcas

Aunt Dorcas Dead
Mr. A.F. Lasley is in receipt of the news of the death of Aunt Dorcas Cole at Minneapolis. She was nearly 90 years old and the widow of the late Atchinson Cole, at one time Superintendent of the Infirmary, and adopted mother of Horace Newport Cole.

[Note: Stepson went through life as Horace Greeley Newport.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 14,1901
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cole, Frank

Mr. Frank Cole, whose serious illness has been mentioned, died this Friday morning. He leaves a sister Mrs. Lasley of this city. We have no particulars at this writing, but will have later. Mr. Cole was a good citizen and leaves a wife and several children.

[Note: See W. F. Cole obit]

Daily Tribune
Friday, Nov 27, 1903
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Cole, W. F.

Funeral Services
The funeral services of the late W. F. Cole, of Clay township, will be conducted on the 29th at 10 a.m., by Rev. Mr. Griffith,the interment following at Clay Chapel by Hayward & Son. Mr. Cole left a wife and three daughters, one single at home and two married at Huntington and two sons out West, also one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Lasley of this city, she being the last one of the older Cole family. Mr. Cole was a good citizen with many friends and was 76 years old at time of death.

[Note: See Frank Cole obit]

Daily Tribune
Nov 28, 1903
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Cole, Mary A.

Death of Mrs. Mary A. Cole
Last Saturday Morning at the Advanced Age of 93 Years
Funeral Was Held Tuesday
     Mrs. Mary Allison Cole, widow of the late Samuel Cole, died at her home on Spruce Street, Saturday morning, January 8th, at the age of 93 years. She was born at the mouth of Raccoon creek, this county and was the daughter of Nehemiah and Mary Davis, her father dying in 1854 and her mother in 1882. She lived on the farm until 1854 when she moved to this city where she has since resided with her daughter, Silicia. She had not been in her usual health for some time and her death was not unexpected.
     She was a good, kind, charitable, motherly Christian woman and was beloved by all who knew her. Mrs. Cole’s mother, Mary Davis, was born in Pittsburg in 1789, her father, Robt. Allison, moving to Marietta in 1790, and took command of the fort at that place and her mother lived in the fort from her 3d to her 10th year. She died in her 94th year, leaving at that time 9 children out of 12 that had been born to her and of whom Mrs. Cole was one.
     Mrs. Cole became the mother of ten children. She had one son, Grasson, killed in the war and is survived by her son, Capt. Reese Cole, of Marietta; Mr. T. S. Cole, of Lancaster; Mrs. Warner Safford and perhaps others.
     The funeral services were held at her late home by Rev. A. P. Cherrington, interment following at the side of her husband in the Pine street cemetery.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 14, 1910
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Coleman, Caroline

     Mrs. Caroline Coleman, one of the oldest lady residents of this city, and widely known and respected for her man noble attributes of character, departed this life at about ten o'clock, last Saturday morning, at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane.
     Mrs. Coleman was for so many years a prominent figure before our people that a brief outline of her history cannot but be interesting to our readers. She was the daughter of Commodore Samuel Swain and wife and was the seventh daughter among eight sisters and four brothers. She was born on the Island of Nantucket, Mass., her parents removing to Lawrence county, this State, in October, 1814, and from there to this place, the year following, where she has resided almost continually ever since.
     She was married to Mr. S. H. Coleman November 22, 1832 in Teay's Valley, W.Va., where she was teaching school, at the residence of Mr. Charles Miller, father of Mr. J. H. Miller, now living at Five Mile, in the Kanawha Valley. By this union she became the mother of five children, two of whom, Mrs. Helen Cochrane and Mrs. Kate Williamson, of this city, survive her. Out of the eight sisters and four brothers, only a sister, Mrs. Susan Baxter, who will reach her 83d year next March, survives her.
     In 1852, Mr. Coleman, her husband, moved to Ironton and opened the Ironton House, and died there April 27, 1853. The family returned here soon after his death and have resided here without interruption ever since. Mr. Coleman was elected Sheriff of Gallia county in 1834, from Raccoon township, being a member of the old Ridgeway family at the time. He was a saddler by trade, but for many years was proprietor of the Our House on Front street, that in its day was the leading hostelrie of this section. In this connection he and Mrs. Coleman made a wide and favorable acquaintance and are not yet forgotten by many old residents of towns and cities all over the State. After the family returned from Ironton following Mr. Coleman's death, Mrs. Coleman opened a boarding house which has been the home and abiding place of many of the old residents, of this city, during their lives, among them being the editor of the Journal, to whom she was ever a warm friend and mother and who will miss her with the same grief and sorrow as nearer members of her household.
     Mrs. Coleman was a woman of more than ordinary ability, taking great interest in the political and important affairs of her country which she patriotically revered. Her memory was excellent and was the means of making her always interesting company to both old and young, the wise and the uninformed. She was eminently charitable and no person was ever turned unfed or unclothed from her door if these necessities were required. Besides her own family she raised three children who were not her own among them Mr. Wm. Ferguson, now with Capt. John M. Alexander, who looked upon her as a mother, and whom Mrs. Coleman had great affection for. During the war for the Union, Mrs. Coleman's heart, as ever, was found to be in the right place, and went out in great sympathy and enthusiasm for those who enlisted in their country's cause, and many were her deeds of kindness to them, for which she will never be forgotten in this world nor in the next. She was very industrious, economical and discreet and had accumulated considerable property. Being a Quakeress by faith, she possessed in a marked degree all of those respected virtues pertaining to that sect. For the last twenty years she has not kept house, but made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Robt. Cochrane. For fifteen years, she has been to a greater or less extent an invalid, and during the whole of that time has received every filial devotion due an idolized mother from an affectionate family.
     About three weeks ago, she began to succumb rapidly to the demands of age, but did not take to her bed until the first of last week. Her death was painless and she passed away in sleep, being fully conscious at six o'clock on the morning of her death and dropping to sleep awakened in another, happier and more enduring world. She passed her 80th mile-stone Oct. 10, 1888, and went to her Creator full of years and with a well spent life to receive the reward of a Saviour's love. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Moncure, at St. Peters Episcopal Church at 3:30 p.m., Monday, in the presence of a large and sympathizing congregation, after which her remains were laid away by Hayward & Sons, in the old cemetery by the side of her husband. May she ever be remembered in kindness by those who knew her.

Gallipolis Journal
12 January 1889
Submitted by Eve Hughes Top of Page

Coleman, Mary [Minis]

Mrs. Thomas Coleman Dead
Mrs. Mary Coleman, wife of Mr. Thomas Coleman, died at their home at Nitro, W. Va., Wednesday night, April 8, aged 62 years. She had been ill with cancer for four months. Funeral services were held at Paint Creek Baptist church by Rev. Bass Sunday afternoon, burial bollowing [sic] at Pine Street cemetery. Beside her husband Mrs. Coleman leaves one son, Walter, and many other relatives and friends.

[According to her death certificate available at wvculture.org, she was born October 9, 1862, in Ohio to Callhill and Eliza Smith Minis.]

Gallia Times
Thursday, April 16, 1925
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Coleman, Robert

Robert Coleman Dead
Well Known Gallia County Man Passes
     The Huntington Dispatch says: Robert Coleman, 74 years old, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James R. Bloss, in Lincoln Place. He had been ill but three days, death resulting from gastric ulcer.
     Mr. Coleman was in early years a decorator. He was born Jan. 11, 1843 at Kingston, NY. Learning his trade in the Brewster Factory in New York, he achieved an excellent reputation as a decorator of ability. Personally Mr. Coleman was a kind, reserved gentleman of the old school and was loved and admired by friends and relatives.
     Mrs. Florence Coleman, the widow, with two daughters, Mrs. Garnettte Bloss, wife of Dr. J.R. Bloss of this city and Mrs. H. Devereaux of San Francisco survive.
     The home of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Coleman was in Cheshire, Ohio, where he will be buried Monday. The last charter member of the Masons of Cheshire Lodge, Mr. Coleman was the recipient of many honors in a fraternal way. Many friends and those with whom Mr. Coleman had been associated in social and business affairs tendered expressions of heartfelt sympathy to the family yesterday on learning of his death. He had been in ill health for several weeks, but within the three days preceding death his conditions rapidly became serious.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, Feb. 24, 1917
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

ROBERT COLEMAN
Dies in Huntington, After Brief Illness--A Splendid Man
     Robert Coleman, 74 years old, a resident of Cheshire died last Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James R. Bloss in Lincoln Place, Huntington, WV. He had been ill but three days, death resulting from gastric ulcer.
     Many expressions of keen regret were heard here when the sad news came. He was well known here and was most highly esteemed. He was a man of splendid character--honorable, upright, courteous, effable, companionable.
     While he maintained his residence in Cheshire and Mrs. Coleman remained there, he spent most of his time in recent years in Huntington, where he was employed. He was a carriage maker at Cheshire for years and was a mechanic of skill.
     Mr. Coleman was born Jan. 11, 1843 at Kingston, NY.
     Mrs. Florence Coleman, the widow, with two daughters, Mrs. Garnette Bloss, wife of Dr. J.R. Bloss of Huntington and Mrs. H. Deveraux of San Francisco survive.
     He was the last charter member of the Masonic Lodge at Cheshire and was the recipient of many fraternal honors.
     The body was taken to Cheshire and the funeral services were held there at 11 o'clock Monday under Masonic auspices, Rev. A.J. Wilder officiated. Burial At Gravel Hill.

[Note: wife, Florence Coleman, born Dec. 1, 1849; died Nov. 7, 1937 Cheshire Township, Gallia County. She was the daughter of Amosa Vangilder and Elizabeth Chappelle. She is buried at Gravel Hill.]

Galipolis Paper
March 1, 1917
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Collver, Bethany Thomas

   Bethany Ann Thomas Collver, age 34, of Galloway, went home to be with her Lord on December 2, 1996. Beth is survived by her husband, Jim, and a daughter, Megan; also survived by parents, Pat and Dan Thomas of Gallipolis; a sister, Kelli (Terry) May of Gallipolis; and a brother, Scott of Columbus; two nephews, Justin and Todd May; and a niece, Teresa May.
     Beth graduated from Gallia Academy high School in 1980 and from Ohio State University in 1984 with a degree in social work. She has been instrumental working with the pro-life movement and International Friendships Inc., through her church affiliation. She belongs to the Northwest Assembly of God.
     Her homegoing will be celebrated Friday, December 6, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Northwest Assembly of God Church, 7055 Avery Road, Dublin. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 1996 in the Tidd Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich Street, Hilliard. Internment(sic) will be in the Tyn Rhos Cemetery, Tyn Rhos Road, Rio Grande, at 3 p.m. Friday, December 6, 1996.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
December 4, 1996
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

Colwell, Emmett

Emmett, the youngest son of Mrs. Eliza Colwell, died at his home here Saturday morning Jan., 5th of consumption age about 20 yrs. He had been in poor health for the past year and although it was known that he could not recover, his death came as a shock to the entire community. He was a kind-hearted, quiet, industrious young man.
He leaves to mourn their loss a mother, three brothers, Caleb, James and Emory at home and sisters, Mrs. Alva Houck of Mercerville, Mrs. Lemma Raynor of Rio Grande and Mrs. Will Campbell who resides here. His funeral was conducted by Rev. E. L. Sheets, burial by undertaker Trobridge at the Swindler cemtery, near Yoho.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan 11, 1907
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Colwell, Isaac Milton

Prominent Meigs County Farmer Died Last Friday--Burial Sunday
     Isaac Milton Colwell well known In this county and one of the leading farmers of Meigs county died suddenly at his residence last Friday morning from an attack of heart trouble. He had been in a serious condition for some time and unable to undergo any exertion. He was born in Morgan township this county and was 53 years, 5 months and 7 days old. He was a good man, well liked and very hospitable.
     He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Lestine Heacook and by two brothers John M. Of Meigs county and N. B. Of the County Auditor's office this city and by two sisters Mrs. Mary Miller and Mrs. Sylvia Lawrence.
     The funeral services were held at the family residence Sunday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Farrar of Bidwell and were largely attended.
     Burial at Point Pleasant Cemetery by Butler of Vinton.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesdan, September 13, 1911
Transcribed and submitted by Teresa Herrmann
Columbus, Ohio                                                                                          Top of Page

Colwell, Milton

Death of Mr. Colwell
Mr. Nick Colwell of the Auditor's Office, was called this morning out to Morgan Township, by the sudden death of his invalid brother, Milton, who had eaten his breakfast in his usual health, got up from the table, sat down in a chair and toppled over dead. He lived just over the Morgan Township line in Meigs County.
He is survived by his wife, a sister Mrs. Lafayette Gastom, but no children and we believe had brothers beside Mr. Nicholas Colwell and some sisters but they are unknown to us. He is said to have been a large land owner and quite wealthy and was about 50 years old and a very fine man.

[Note: b. 4/1/1858 d. 9/8/1911 from death record]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 18, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Combs, James Seth

Died
Combs---In this city, May 11th, J. Seth Combs, age 47 years. The deceased was born in Delaware county, N. Y. and came to this county in 1859 where he married. He had been a resident of this city since 1861. For many years he suffered much from rheumatism. He was a kind husband and father and an honest, upright citizen.

[Note: From stone. James Seth Combs. B--April 10, 1826 D--May 11, 1874, Buried Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis Twp. Unit: Field & Staff, Surgeon]

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

Comer, Alma

     Alma Comer, 91, Gallipolis, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 in the Holzer Senior Care Center. Born Sept. 15, 1905 in Calhoun County, W. Va., daughter of the late Henry and Jane Ray Metheney, she was a seamstress for Thomas Clothiers, Bernadine's and Dambrough's. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.
     She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Orville Postalwaite; her second husband, Thomas A. Comer; three brothers, Denver Metheney, Whirley Metheney and Addie Metheney; and a sister Edna Cash.
     Surviving are two daughters, Donnie (Robert) France and Patricia (Bill) Saunders, both of Gallipolis; a son, Tom (Ruth) Comer of Gallipolis; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, two sisters, Myrtle Clagg and Jane George, both of Florida, and two brothers, Cread Metheney of Grove City, and Bill Metheney of Florida.
     Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Gallia Baptist Cemetery, with Pastor David Hogg officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by the Willis Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Memorial Fund of Grace United Methodist Church.

Gallipolis paper
1997
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Comer, Charles R. and Gail (Bradbury)

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Comer Instantly Killed Thursday Near Huntington
Well Known Former Residents Here Buried Saturday At Gravel Hill
     Struck by a fast train crossing the Norfolk and Western railroad tracks near Kenova, W. Va., shortly after three o'clock Thursday afternoon, an automobile carrying Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Comer was completely demolished and both occupants were instantly killed. The train was stopped and both bodies were carried on it to Huntington.
     Mr. and Mrs. Comer, who lived in Huntington, were driving to the home of a relative, Fred B. Ashworth, and family, on Sandy River, to spend the evening and were within sight of the house when the fast train bore down on them. Their identity was not established until Mr. Ashworth arrived on the scene and viewed the bodies.
     Word of their tragic end was received here with horror by many relatives and friends, and several of the former hastened to Huntington. Both Mr. and Mrs. Comer were former residents here and the latter was a native of this county. Before her marriage on June 15, 1910, Mrs. Comer was Miss Gail Bradbury, daughter of the late William and Louise Belle Bradbury of Kyger.
     Mr. Comer, 65, was a native of Shelby county. In early life he was a traveling salesman, later locating here as manager of the Gallipolis Foundry & Machine Co., successor to the former Enos & Hill plant. He was prominent in business, social and civic affairs, and when the machine plant burned removed to Huntington where he managed a furniture making establishment and took an active part in that city's affairs. In June, 1924, Mr. Comer suffered a stroke of paralysis, and while recovering to some extent, he had since been a semi-invalid.
     Mrs. Comer was a charming woman, well liked by all who knew her and active in social and philanthropic circles here and in Huntington. She was 52 years of age. She had served as regent of the Huntington chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and was prominent in women's club activities. Both she and her husband were members of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Huntington, and he a member of the Masonic lodge in Gallipolis.
     Mr. Comer leaves two sisters, Miss Cora Comer and Mrs. Ida King, both of Cincinnati, and a brother, Edward Comer, of Pittsburgh. A niece, Mrs. Paterson, lives in Huntington.
     Mrs. Comer is survived by three brothers, C. A. Bradbury of Kyger, Asa H. Bradbury of Middleport and W. Poe Bradbury of Gallipolis. All of them, accompanied by Cecil, Wymond, H. Bion Bradbury and Mrs. Poe Bradbury, went to Huntington immediately upon receipt of news of the tragedy.
     Brief funeral services were held at the Comer residence in Huntington Saturday morning when the funeral cortege came to Cheshire where additional services were held in the Methodist church. W. Archibald Wallace, Reader of the Church of Christ in Huntington, officiated at both services. Pall bearers at Cheshire were Joe Moch, Fred Foster, Earl Mauck, Harry Maddy, Garfield Searles, Charles D. Hill, C. T. Robinson, Don Allen, Wymond, Bion, Wendell, Clyde and Perry Bradbury. Burial was made in the Bradbury lot in Gravel Hill cemetery.
     A large attendance of relatives and friends marked the last rites for these two splendid people, united in death as they had been devoted and inseparable in life.

[Note: Dates from stone: Charlie R. 1869-1935; Gail B. 1881-1935.]

Gallipolis Tribune
January 24, 1935
Newspaper clipping found in the Simmerman files, Comer-Lee file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Compston, John

A Gallia County Man Killed
John Compston, formerly of this county, was killed in Huntington, Monday, by the accidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of his wife. They had been married only a short time. Mr. Compston was formerly a mail carrier between this city and Bush's Mill.

[Note: Buried in Providence Cemetery in Clay Township..per death record died April 3, 1893; 3 hours after being shot.]

Gallipolis Journal
April 1893
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Compton, Jim N.

     Jim N. Compton, 69, 605 Fifth Ave. Gallipolis, died Tuesday, July 16, 1996 at his residence. Born Sept. 20, 1926 in Miami, Fla. son of the late John and Gertrude Snodgrass Compton, he was a retired boat captain for private yachts in the Miami area and was a former ironworker. A World War ll veteran having served in the U.S. Coast Guard, he was a member of the North American Fisherman's Association.
     Surviving are a daughter, Deborah L. Compton of Gallipolis; a grandchild; a sister, Betty Paul of Live Oak, Fla, and his former wife, Pat Compton of Gallipolis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Landon in 1991.
     Services will be 8p.m. Friday in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, with Father John Good officiating. Burial will be in Caly Chapel Cemetery, Clay Township. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are by Cremeens Funeral Chapel.

Transcribed by sister-in-law

Marian Schoonover

Comstock, Emma Jane

Mrs. Comstock, 84, Dies At Kanauga
     Mrs. Emma Jane Comstock passed away at her home in Kanauga at 1:30 Sunday morning after an extended illness. She was one of the outstanding women of her community and was in her 85th year.
Mrs. Comstock was a devoted member of the church from early girlhood on and taught a Sunday School class up until her last illness.
     Funeral arrangements will not be completed until all the children have been heard from. But Rev. Julius Chandler will conduct the services at the Kanauga Methodist Church and interment will be made in Mound Hill by F. L. Stevers. The body will be removed to the home from the mortuary at 6 o'clock this evening.
Later: Funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday.
     The three surviving children are Mrs. Edith Morrow and Mrs. Maude Smith, both of Texas and W. A. Comstock with whom she made her home. A sister, Mrs. Bessie Misner of Columbus and a brother, Alvah Graves of Harrisonville, also survive.

[Note: From tombstone 1859 - 1944]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page

Conkle, Doris Jean

Mrs. Conkle Dies Wednesday
     Mrs. James (Doris Jean) Conkle died Wednesday evening at her residence in Cheshire at the age of 42. She was born June 17, 1925, and was preceded in death by her father, Albert Rhodes.
     She is survived by her husband, James; a son, Wayne Oxyer, Cheshire; one daughter, Mrs. James (Wanda) Russell, Wilkesville; her mother, Mrs. Laura Rhodes; one brother, John Rhodes, Vinton; two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Wills, Union City, N. J., and Mrs. Audrey Arnold, Charleston; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson, two grandsons, and two granddaughters.
     Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Lemley officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire. Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 20, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Conley, William Russell

W. R. Conley, 65, Succumbs Wednesday
     William Russell Conley, 65, of Rt. 2 Gallipolis (Rt. 218 near Yellowtown) died suddenly of an apparent heart attack at his home around 1:15 p.m., Wednesday. He had been in failing health the past six years.
He was employed by the G & J Auto Parts for a number of years. He was last employed by the Willis Tire Co., before retiring six years ago.
     Mr. Conley was born Oct. 27, 1902, in Boyd County, Ky., son of the late Arch and Mariam Womack Conley. He married Lillian Hart on Nov. 9, 1922. She survives, along with the following children: Mrs. James (Cleora) Egner, Gallipolis; Bill Conley, Columbia, S. C.; M. Sgt. Donald Conley, in the U. S. Air Force stationed in the Philippines; Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Thomas, Cayce, S. C.; Mrs. James (Virginia) Swain, Gallipolis. One daughter, Jeanie, preceded him in death. Nine grandchildren survive.
     Two brothers and one sister survive; John Conley, Gallipolis; Ernest Conley and Miss Bess Conley, both of Ashland, Ky. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
     Mr. Conley resided here 32 years. The family came to Gallipolis from Ashland, Ky. He was a member of the Church of God on Garfield Ave. Funeral services will be announced by the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, April 25, 1968

Conley Rites Saturday, Name Pallbearers
Pallbearers were named today for Saturday’s 2 p.m. funeral of W. R. Conley, 65, who died Wednesday. They are: Raymond Willis, Jerry Martin, Homer Porter, Homer Lanier, James Thomas and Allen Baker.
Services will be conducted at the First Church of God on Garfield Ave., under the direction of Rev. Vernon Shafer and Rev. L. E. Foudy. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery. The late Mr. Conley will lie in state at the church one hour prior to Saturday’s services. Friends may call between 7 and 9 this evening at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 26, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Connelley, Scott L.

Scott L. Connelley
     Scott L. Connelley, 18, of Route 1, Gallipolis, died Sunday at Holzer Medical Center. Born June 26, 1969 in Louisville, Ky., he was the son of Ray and Wanda J. Caudill Connelley, who survive.
     He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gallipolis and graduated from Kyger Creek High School in 1987. He received the SVAC award in football in 1987. He was also a member of the Industrial Arts Club at Kyger Creek.
     Additional survivors are a sister, Wyllie I. Connelly at home, grandparents Mildred Caudill of Salyersville, Ky., Mr. and Mrs. Betsey Connelly of Salyersville, Ky. ; special uncle and aunt, Bill and Louie Caudill of Gallipolis. He was preceded in death by a grandfather Brooklyn Caudill.
     Services will be conducted 2 up. me., Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Rev. Joseph Godwin officiating. Burial follows in Reynolds Addison Cemetery. Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Tuesday, 6 to 9 up. me. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.
     Pallbearers will be Todd Castor, Tommy Waugh, Jerry Dorset, Michael Tucker, Larry Bradley, Tim Gordon, Mike Saxon and John Carroll.

[Note: Died December 6, 1987. Buried Reynolds Addison Cemetery, Addison Township]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
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Conner, Fannie

Fannie Conner, a little 12 years old colored girl was burned to death at Gallipolis on Wednesday, July 26, by the explosion of a coal oil can which she was using in kindling a fire.

Athens Messenger
August 3, 1876
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Conner, Zach

CONNER-At the residence of his brother, M. Conner, in this city, after a lingering illness, Mr. Zach Conner, aged 23 years.

Gallipolis Journal
March 30, 1876
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Connolly, Bessie

Bessie Connolly, 65, of 1837 Chatham Ave., Gallipolis, died Saturday at Holzer Medical Center. She was born Nov. 6, 1920 in East Bank, W.Va., to the late Oscar and Virginia Bland Buttrick. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Range of Athens; one brother, Thomas Buttrick of Gallipolis; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Connolly.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Miles Trout officiating. Burial in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 8, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

Cook, Daniel

Death of Mr. Cook
     Daniel Cook, a well known old soldier, died at his home at Porter last Friday night April 20, 1908, of asthma, in his 60th year.
     His death was quite a shock as his friends were unaware of his illness. He is survived by his wife and three children, who have the sympathy of all.
     The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church at Rio Grande Monday morning at 11 a.m. by Rev. J. W. Fulton.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 1, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Cook, Edna P.

     A Rio Grande woman was hospitalized after the car she was driving went left of center into the path of a United Parcel Service tractor and double trailer combination on U.S. 35 in Raccoon Township Monday afternoon.
     Edna C. Cook, 83, of Rio Grande was eastbound on U.S. 35 when she went left of center and struck the tractor and double trailer driven by John C. Shoemaker, 55, of Bourneville, according to a report from the Gallia-Meigs post of the Highway Patrol. Cook’s car was then forced into a guard rail, the patrol reported.
Cook was transported by the Gallia County Emergency Medical Service to Holzer Medical Center where she was admitted. Cook was listed in guarded but stable condition Tuesday morning after undergoing treatment for multiple trauma, a hospital spokeswoman said.
     Shoemaker was uninjured in the accident, the patrol reports. Damage to Cook’s 1974 Dodge Dart was listed as heavy and disabling. Damage to the UPS’ 1976 GMC was listed as moderate and disabling. The accident is currently under investigation.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune – Feb. 3, 1992

Rio Grande Woman Hurt in Wreck

     RIO GRANDE – Edna Pearl Cook, 83, of Rio Grande, died Friday, Feb. 7, 1992 at Holzer Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 12, 1908 in Hayes, Ill., daughter of the late Clifford and Nellie Barger Clyse.
     She was homemaker, a volunteer at Holzer Medical Center, a foster grandparent at the Gallipolis Developmental Center, and a member of the Golden Gate Garden Club, Rio Grande, Salem Baptist Church, Gage, and the church’s Ladies Aid.
     Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Donita Simms of Rio Grande, Mrs. Bonnie Carter of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Peggy Bunsold of Marysville; one son, Griff Cook, Jr., of Rio Grande; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob Clyse of Ironton; and two sisters, Louise Moore of Columbus, and Eva Perry of Hillsboro.
     She was preceded in death by her husband Griff C. Cook on Nov. 20, 1967; one grandson; one great-grandchild; two sisters; and one brother.
     Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Salem Baptist Church, Gage, with the Rev. Kenneth Sanders and the Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salem Church Missionary Society.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 9, 1992
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Cook, Genevieve

Obituary

Little Genevieve, daughter of Arius and Edith Cook, was born OCt. 2, 1924. She was stricken with pneumonia fever, all being done that could be done but of no avail. At the age of 5 months and 22 days God saw fit to pluck the dear little flower and take her to Himself.
Genevieve leaves to mourn their loss her parents, grandfather, grandmother and a host of other relatives.

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

[Note: Bethesda Cemetery - Date on stone D.24 March 1925]

Gallipolis paper
March 24, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

Cooley, Margaret

Mrs. Margaret Cooley, relect of Giles Cooley, died at her home on Spruce street Saturday afternnon at 3:30 o'clock, from hemmorrhage of the gums and lungs. She leaves four children, two girls and two boys.

Gallipolis Journal
Mar 14, 1897
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Coon, William

Death Of Mr. Coon
Mr. William Coon, back of Angola, 94 years old, died Friday afternoon. The funeral and burial will be at Providence church Sunday by the Baptist minister to which church he belonged. He leaves two sons, Walter and William of that vicinity and daughters, Mrs. Besswick of Huntington, and Mrs. Hugh Nibert of Chambersburg. He was a retired farmer and lived by himself since the death of his wife several years ago. He left a good farm and was possessed of means and was called a fine old man by his neighbors.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 15, 1910
Transcribed by J. Farley

Cooper, Alathea

Mrs. Cooper, mother-in-law of Mr. William Betz, died at that gentleman’s residence, on Second Street, last Sunday morning about 10 o’clock, after a long and painful illness. She was 65 years of age and was buried near Yellow Town, yesterday. She is said to have been an excellent woman with many friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 14, 1885
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Mrs. Cooper, mother-in-law of Jacob White and Wm. Betz, died Sunday and was interred at Yellowtown.

Gallipolis Journal
April 15, 1885
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page

Cooper, Richard

Death of Mr. Cooper
     Mr. Richard J. Cooper of whose serious and extremely critical illness we wrote last week, died at twenty-five minutes past Sunday midnight, Nov. 8, 1909, at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Canaday on upper 2nd. Avenue, of pneumonia after an illness of one week and was 93 years, 2 months and 5 days of age.
     The funeral services will be conducted at Kygerville at 10:30 Tuesday morning by the Pastor of the M.E. Church, at that place, the interment by Hayward following at the same place. The funeral cortege will leave Gallipolis with the body at 7:30 Tuesday morning.
     Mr. Cooper was a farmer by occupation. His wife died 13 years ago and for the last ten years he has made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Canaday.
     He is survived by five children besides Mrs. Canaday--George W. of Rutland; Jefferson of Charleston; Mrs. Martha Rise of Pomeroy; Mrs. Mary Roush of Kanawha County, WV and James, somewhere in the West.
     He was a most excellent, kindly, unoffensive old gentleman, square and honest to a fault, prided himself on his integrity of character and was well liked by all who knew him and sank into the Great Beyond enjoying the highest esteem of family and friends and after an honest, upright life, in which fo many years he enjoyed its pleasures as well as having endured its sorrows. Peace be with him evermore.

[Note: Born: sept. 2, 1816 in Pennsylvania.]

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 8, 1909
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Cooper, Richard J.

Old Resident Passed Away
     Mr. Richard J. Cooper died Sunday night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Canaday, after a week’s illness of pneumonia, aged 93 years, 2 months and 5 days. Mr. Cooper was a farmer. His wife died 13 years ago and for the past 10 years he has made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Canaday.
     He was a fine old gentleman, upright and honorable and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He is survived by five children besides Mrs. Canaday, George W of Rutland, Jefferson, of Charleston, Mrs. Martha Rise, of Pomeroy, Mrs. Mary Roush, of Kanawha county, W. Va., and James, somewhere in the West.
     The funeral services were held at Kyger Tuesday morning by the Methodist minister at that place, burial following by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, November 12, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Cooper, William Leslie

     William "Bill" Leslie Cooper, of Rio Grande, died at the Holzer Mecical Center Saturday afternoon, Feb 3, 1996. He is immediately survived by his wife, Jean Lloyd Cooper and son, William Keith Cooper. In his youth, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, W. Leslie and Emma Thompson Cooper. Later, he was preceded by his grandparents, George W. and Margaret Cooper of Centerville (Thurman) who cared for him in his parents' absence.
     Subsequently, Bill was preceded by his cherished aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley (Lucille) Cooper; Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Stella) Keyes; Mr. and Mrs. Dewey (Nellie) Sims; and Mr. and Mrs. Lester (Elizabeth) Cooper. He was also preceded by his parental in-laws, Howard and Maridoris Lloyd of the Centerville (Thurman) area and by brother-in-law and close friend, Mr. John D. Lloyd of Oak Hill.
     In addition to his wife, Jean, who he married May 19, 1946, son, Keith, and Keith's fiancee, Miss Loretta Bryant of Portsmouth, Bill is survived by first cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Kay) Cooper of Centerpoint; Mr. Robert Sims of Houston, Texas; Mrs. Margaret Sims Dykes; Mr. Paul (Joan) Keyes; Mrs. Rosemary Keyes Clay; Miss Mary Lou Cooper; and Mrs. Betty Cooper Fritz, all of Columbus. Bill is also survived by brother-in-law, Mr. William (Opal) Lloyd of Gallipolis; sister-in-law, Ruth Lloyd, of Oak Hill, and her children, Dwight, Bernice, Doris and Hayden; brother-in-law, Mr. H. Paul (Mamie) Lloyd of Oak Hill,
and his children, Kevin (Suzi), Mrs. Karen (Greg) Spees and Alicia Jean. Bill was a retired radiologic technologist, having served in the X-ray department of the Holzer Hospital (later Holzer Medical Center) of
Gallipolis for 25 years. Despite recurring health problems, he enjoyed an active retirement.
     He was an avid reader, particularly with regard to current events, automobiles and World War II history. He was particularly interested in local Centerville (Thurman) history, serving as a keen oral memory of people and events past.
     A world War II Veteran, Bill served as a medic with the Second Armored Division, 66th Regiment. During the latter days of the war, this division - known as the "Hell on Wheels" operation - was transferred to the Third Armored Division, led by General George Patton, for the Battle of the Bulge.
For its efforts, the Second Armored Division was honored by the Belgian Government with the Croix de Guerre Medal. It was among the very first to receive this award - the highest given by the Belgian people to recognize heroism.
     In addition to this honor, Sergeant Cooper received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five bronze stars, Distinguished Unit Badge and a Good Conduct Medal, having participated in numerous battles and campaigns.
     Bill was an active member of the Thurman United Methodist Church and the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. He was a member and past member of various civic organizations. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb 6, 1996 at the Thurman United Methodist Church in Thurman. Dr. Albert Phillips and the Rev. James Hanna presided. Calling hours were Monday, Feb 5, from 3-8 p.m. at Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial was in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church or the Thurman United Methodist Church i care of Mamie Lloyd at 2401 State Route 93, Oak Hill, Ohio 45656.

[Born Mar 28, 1925]

Gallipolis paper
1996
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

Copeland, Albert (James)

Funeral Thursday for Albert Copeland
Albert Copeland, who died Tuesday, was buried Thursday morning in the cemetery near Salem Church where funeral services were held at 11 o'clock. Mr. Copeland who was a highly respected farmer, was a life long resident of Gallia county, living in the same neighborhood where he passed away. He was seventy nine years of age and had been in failing health for several months. Surviving him are six children, Mrs. Gertrude Derenforth, Miss Lillie Copeland and S. D. Copeland, of Chicago, Ill., Ed of St. Louis, Mo., Ira, of Bowling Green, O., and Fred Copeland whose home is near that of his father, all of whom were here to await the last rites.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 25, 1929
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Copeland, Ira J.

Arrange Services for Ira Copeland
Funeral services will be held for Ira J. Copeland at the Cloverdale U. B. Church at 2:00 o'clock Thursday with Rev. F. E. Higbie in charge. Friends may call at Young's Funeral Home until Thursday morning. Interment will be at the Portage Cemetery.
Ira S. Copeland was born near Gallia, 0. August 4, 1882 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Copeland. He was united in marriage November 18, 1907 to Sallie M. Switzer. They came to Wood County the following spring. The wife and these children survive: Mary, Mrs. Ralferd Snyder, Bowling Green, Frances, Mrs. Gordon Stover, Bowling Green, Highland of Toledo, Gladys and Mildred at home and the following brothers and sisters: I. Dow and Lillian Copeland and Mrs. Gertrude Dyerforth of Chicago, Edwin and Fred Copeland of Gallia. Mr. Copeland was a good husband, father and neighbor and will be greatly missed in the community.

[Note: Dow's first initial should be S. and Gertrude's last name Dyrenforth. Edwin (or Edward) lived in St. Louis, Mo. (Stover's note.)

From Descendants of John Carter-Mary Lehr and Alexander Waddell-Eleanor Roush, Frances Copeland Stover, 1968, p. 96.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Copeland, Letitia Harriet Carter

Death of Mrs. Albert Copeland
     Mrs. Albert Copeland died at her home at Gallia Sunday morning, Jan. 14, 1923, at 8 o'clock after an illness of about 5 years duration. She was formerly Miss Lute Carter and was born 68 years ago the ninth of next month, in Gallia county where she has lived all her life.
     She is survived by her husband and the following children: Ed, Dow and Fred of Chicago, Ira of Wood county, Gertrude of Florida and Roma and Lily at home. She was also the mother of three other children, Mary, Margaret and Susie, who are dead. She is survived by two brothers, Albert Carter of Parkersburg and George Carter of Patriot, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary McDaniel and Mrs. Jenkins Jones, both of Columbus.
     The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 o'clock at Salem. Burial at Salem by Undertaker Phillips of Waterloo.

Gallipolis newspaper
Prob. January 15, 1923
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Copeland, Stephen D.

Mr. Copeland Died Friday at Hospital
     Stephen D. Copeland, 88, a retired carpenter who resided at 238 First Ave., died shortly after arrival at Holzer hospital at 10:15 p.m. Friday. He had been ill for a week.
     Mr. Copeland was born at Cadmus Jan. 17, 1881,the son of the late Albert and Lucetta Carter Copeland. He spent his early years in this county and after going to Indianapolis, Ind., met and married the former Catherine Lloyd on Aug. 16, 1913, who survives. Most of their married life, 38 years, was spent in Chicago. After his retirement six and a half years ago they returned here.
     Two brothers and a sister who survive are E.E. Copeland of Grove City, Mo.; Fred Copeland of Ironton, and Miss Lillian Copeland of Chicago. Brothers and sisters who preceded him in death were Ira, Susan, Mrs. Mary Kerr, Mrs. Roma Wood, Mrs. Margaret Prose and Ms. Gertrude Dryenforth.
     Mr. Copeland was a member of Grace Methodist church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate, and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Dan Webster, Albert Wood, Robert Copeland, John Sprow, John Houck and Evertte Gills.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 11, 1961
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Copley, Samuel Paul

Identify Ohio River Victim
     A body pulled from a roller at the Gallipolis Locks and Dam Wednesday morning has been identified as Samuel Paul Copley, 28, Bidwell. Positive identification was made by the Mason County Sheriff's Department when Copley's driver's license was found in a wallet on the victim's peson. The body was taken to the state medical examiner's office in South Charleston, W. Va., by the Valley rescue squad.
     Copley has been missing since April 9 when his car was found abandoned on the West Virginia side of the Silver Memorial Bridge. He was officially placed on the missing persons's list April 25. It was believed Copley jumped from the bridge, sparking a week-long search by Mason deputies and the Point Pleasant Fire Department. Copley had made his residence with Joe {Dink] Jackson of Bidwell.
     Born Jan. 30, 1952 in Gallipolis, son of Samuel A. Copley of Portsmouth and Veda Miller of Texas, he was a 1970 graduate of North Gallia High School and a U.S. Army veteran. Also surviving are a brother, Michael, address unknown, a sister, Rita Gail Lucas of Texas; a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Asa Adkins of Rt. 1, Bidwell; and a paternal grandfather, Ira Copley of Verdonville, W. Va.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home.

[Buried Ohio Valley Memory Garden]

Gallipolis paper
April 30, 1981
Transcribed by Maxine Marshal

Corbin, Charles Emerson

Charles Emerson Corbin
     Emerson Corbin, 79, 1111 Teodora Drive, Gallipolis, died Friday May 20, 1994 at the home of his son in Grove City. Born Dec 16 1914, the son of the late George and Clona Rice Corbin. He was a retired employee of the Gallipolis Developmental Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gallipolis, where he served as a deacon for many years. He was bestowed the honor of deacon emeritus by the church in 1991.
     He was preceded in death by his wife Inis L Salisbury Corbin on Nov 14, 1993 and also by an infant son, Nolan Richard Corbin. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Norma Scouten, and Darlene Carmichael of Gallipolis; two sons and daughters in law, Larry and Susan Corbin, and Charles and Pam Corbin, all of Grove City; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters in law, Emil and Betty Corbin, Oscar and Nora Corbin all of Gallipolis; a sister and brother in law, Lillian and Joe Carter of Gallipolis.
     Services will be at 1 pm Monday in the Willis Funeral Home with the Rev. Archie Conn and the Rev. Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune

May 20, 1994

Transcribed by Cheryl A . Enyart Top of Page

J. E. Cordell Dies
John Edgar Cordell, colored, 72, died at his home in Bidwell at 10 o’clock this morning. His two children, J. A. and Lucille, lived with him. Funeral at Patriot church at 2 Sunday by Rev. Jas. Faris. Burial there by Elliott. Cordell formerly lived at Patriot and his only sister, Mrs. Kate Jackson lives there.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, February 25, 1937
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Death of Mrs. Corn
Mrs. Jerry Corn, one of the most esteemed ladies in the vicinity of Ebenezer church Raccoon township, died Sunday of a malignant stomach trouble. She was about 65 years old. She was a daughter of Alexander Waddell and had lived in that vicinity for thirty to forty years and was beloved by all who knew her. She left besides her husband three daughters and two sons one of them being Wesley who owned the [print not legible].

Leslie Corn Dies At Old Corn Homestead
     Leslie Corn, 62, a highly respected citizen of Porter, after a short illness, died Tuesday morning at the home of his brother and sisters, Herbert Corn and Misses Mabel and Edith Corn, north of Thurman. He was taken there ten days ago where they and another sister, Mrs. D. C. Rees of Vinton R. 4 could help care for him.
     He is survived by these, his wife, one daughter, Miss Anna Corn of Columbus, and one son, Donald Corn, who was recently married. He lives near the Corn homestead.
     The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the home where he passed away. Burial will be at Ebenezer cemetery, a mile from there, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Corn are interred. Davis & Thomas, Thurman, undertakers, are in charge of the arrangements.

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

Death of Mrs. Corn
Mrs. Jerry Corn, one of the most esteemed ladies in the vicinity of Ebenezer Church in Raccoon Township, died Sunday of a malignant stomach trouble and about 65 years old. She was a daughter of Alexander Waddell and had lived in that vicinity for 30-40 years and was beloved by all who knew her. She left besides her husband, three daughters and two sons, one of them being Wesley who owned the Corn Livery Stable here.

[Note: Death Certificate..Susan Corn born Oct. 22, 1843; died June 19, 1910; aged 66 years, 7 months and 27 days. Parents Alex Waddell and Hannah Buck. Burial Ebenezer Cemetery.]

Arthur H. Cornell, 3954 N. Massachusetts, died Feb. 3rd. Husband of Mary Ann Cornell, father of Edward, Charles, Richard, Arthur Cornell, Jewel Molchanoff, Naomi Arnold and Mary Marsden; brother of May Swann, Roxie Patterson, Bessie Hineman and Ruby Unrue, 23 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
Services Tuesday Feb 7, 3 p.m. at The Little Chapel of the Chimes, 430 N. Killingsworth. Internment Rose City Cemetery (Portland Oregon).

[Note: born June 22, 1882 in Gallia County, son of America Charlotte Clark and Zachary/Zachariah Taylor Cornell.]

The Portland Oregonian
Feb. 6, 1961 Section 2, Page 7
Submitted by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Cornell, Don Fred

Don Cornwell Dead
     Don Fred Cornwell died Tuesday evenging at his home at Chambersburg after an illness of three years; aged 27 years and four months.
     He was a graduate of Marshall college and was in his senior year at Ohio State when the World War began. He enlisted at Huntington and served 132 months overseas.
     He is survied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cornwell of Chambersburg, and two brothers, Earle of Hungington and Marvin of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis paper
Date not available
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Death of Mrs. Cornell
Mrs. Eliza Cornell, wife of Mr. Peter L. Cornell, of Guyan township, died Tuesday night of a dropsical affection [affliction], aged about 60 years. She had been ill a long while and was a very estimable woman.
Her funeral services were at Mercerville Thursday by Rev. John Porter and the interment was conducted by James Myers of Mudsock at the same place. Her maiden name was Blickle and two sisters and two brothers survive her, all of this county, except Mr. John Blickle, who lives in Illinois. Three sons, John, Will and Lannie survive her. Her only daughter, Effie, died about a year ago.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 14, 1910
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Cornell Shoots Self In Head
Linnie Cornell shot himself through the head at l:45 at his home at 219 Second ave. At 2:21 he died.
His full name was Henry Orlando Cornell and age 54. Mrs. Cornell, who works at the O. H. E., had just reached home when the shot was heard. The ball went through his head and into the wall of the upstair [sic] room which he was occupying, having been lying on a bed. He had been indisposed.
Cornell devoted at least part of his time to selling accident insurance.

[Note: From death certificate year of birth 1884; date of death September 29, 1938; father P.L. Cornell; mother Eliza Bickle; burial Mound Hill CE.]

Mary Ann Cornell, mother of Charles D. and Arthur A. Cornell; Naomi Arnold and Mary Marsden; 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Monday, Feb 23rd, 3 p.m. Riverview Cemetery (Portland, Oregon). Under direction of Zeller Chapel of Roses.

[Note: Mary Ann Moore was born April 26, 1891 in Gallia County, daughter of Barney Moore and Rachel Ann Dalrymple; died Feb. 19, 1976 Portland, Oregon. Wife of Arthur Homer Cornell whom she married Oct. 7, 1912 in Cabell County, WV.]

The Sunday Oregonian - Portland Oregon
Feb. 22, 1976 Page F7
Submitted by F.K. Brown

Miss C. Cornwell Dies at Eureka
Miss Cora Cornwell died at 1:30 this morning at her home in Eureka. She had been ill for some time. But little biographical data were available this forenoon, Miss Cornwell was a daughter of James Cornwell and a cousin of Marvin Cornwell and Mrs. Nellie Haner of Gallipolis and of Earl Cornwell of Huntington.
The body was brought to the mortuary of George J. Wetherholt and Sons and the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at Eureka.

[Note: Stone... Clay Chapel, Clay Township, 1870-1943. Death Certificate..Born July 14, 1870; died Feb. 3, 1943; 72 years 6 months and 19 days of age. Parents James Cornwell and Hattie White]

Cornwell, F. Augusta Fletcher

Obituary
     F. Augusta Flecher Cornwell the daugher of Dr. D. R. and Julia A. Fletcher was born near Gallipolis, Ohio June 21, 1855 and died at her home in Gallipolis, Ohio, Jan 26, 1926 at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 5 days.
     She was married to J. M. Cornwell at Chambersburg, Ohio, on December twenty fifth 1879. To this union were born two children, Nellie, who died in infancy and Mable Rush who passed away February 27, 1923. Mr. Cornwell died in Glenwood, W. Va. Feb 2, 1909. A stepdaughter, Cora M. survives.
     Mrs. Cornwell was a member of the Medhodist Episcopal church, having united with the same in her early girlhood. She was also a member of the Home department of Grace Methodist Episcopal Sunday School of Gallipolis.
     Two brothers, Dr. W. J. Fletcher of Chambersburg and Dr. L. R. Flethcer of Porter and one sister, Mrs. Elza Brown are left to mourn their loss.

Buried at Clay Chapel
The funeral and burial of the late Mrs. J. M. Cornwell, who died here last Tuesday, were held Friday at Clay Chapel. Her husband, a former merchant at Glenwood, W. Va., died two years ago. She was 70 years of age and is survived by brothers, Dr. L. R. Fletcher of Porter and Dr. W. J. Flethcer of Eureka, and a sister Mrs. Elza Brown of Raccoon Island.

Gallipolis paper
Jan 26, 1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Gallipolis Woman Died In Columbus
     Mrs. Helen Louise Cornwell, 41, a resident of 39 Vine St., died in University Hospital, Columbus, at 11:05 a.m. Thursday. She had been a patient there for several weeks and had previously been a patient in Pleasant Valley Hospital. She had been in failing health for a year.
     Mrs. Cornwell was born April 13, 1921 in the Ewington community, the daughter of Glen McCarley of Carey, O., and the late Opal Might McCarley, who died in 1943. She was one of five children. Those surviving are Gerald McCarley and Mrs. John (Mary) Smith, both of Kanauga, and Mrs. Laverne (Thelma) Walk of Grafton, Iowa. A brother, Kenneth, was lost on a troop ship in October, 1943.
     She was married to Robert L. Cornwell, an executive at the GSI on Feb. 19, 1937, and he survives along with four children, Mrs. Donovan (Janet) Johnson of Columbus; Donna, a freshman at Ohio State; Martha, a student at Washington school, and Bobby, 22 months old. There is one grandson.
     Mrs. Cornwell was a member of Grace Methodist Church and active in all its work. She was a past president of Grace Guild, past president of the Gallipolis Band Boosters Club and Gallipolis Garden Club.
     Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Grace Methodist Church. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday afternoon and until the hour of the service.

Cornwell, Mrs. J. M.

Mrs. Cornwell Dead
Mrs. J. M. Cornwell, aged 70, died Tuesday at her home in this city.

Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

Death of Mr. Cornwell
     Mr. James M. Cornwell, merchant, of Glenwood, W. Va., died Feb. 2, 1909 of kidney disease and about 63 years of age. His funeral will be conducted at Clay Chapel, February 5, by Rev. Mr. Harold of Glenwood M. E. Church South. The burial will be at Clay Chapel cemetery by Hayward & Son.
     Mr. Cornwell was a merchant at Chambersburg and Bean Creek for many years, but for the last 12 years he has been a merchant at Glenwood.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Misses Mabel and Cora, also one brother R. Butler Cornwell and one sister Mrs. Alexander Martindill and a half brother W. W. Cornwell and a half sister Nora Halle. His wife was a daughter of the late Dr. D. R. Fletcher.
     Mr. Cornwell was a true man well liked by everyone, and when he died he said no fear stood in his pathway. Close friends say "No better man ever walked God's green earth", and his death will be regretted wherever he was known.

[Note: From Tombstone: 4/17/1846 - 2/2/1909]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 3, 1909
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

     James M. Cornwell, the well known merchant of Glenwood, died February 2, 1909, after a long illness of kidney trouble. He was about 63 years of age and leaves a wife, two daughters, Misses Mabel and Cora, one brother, Butler Cornwell and one sister, Mrs. Alexander Martindill and one half brother and half sister. His wife was a daughter of the late Dr. D. R. Fletcher.
     Mr. Cornwell was in business at Chambersburg and Swan Creek for several years, but has been located at Glenwood for about 12 years. He was a fine man respected by all who knew him and had a legion of friends.
     The funeral will be conducted at Clay Chapel, Friday, by Rev. Harold, of Glenwood, burial following by Hayward & Son.

Cornwell, Mabel Rush

Miss Mabel Cornwell Dead
     Miss Mabel Rush Cornwell, daughter of J. M. and F. Augusta Cornwell, was born at Chambersburg, Gallia County, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1880.
     In 1896 she joined the Mount Zion Baptist church of Swan Creek at the age of 15 years under the ministration of Rev. Denney.
     Mabel lived a consistent christian life in the church of her choice until the time of her death, which occurred at her home at Glenwood, W. Va., on Feb. 27, 1923, being at the time of her death 42 years, 4 months and 8 days of age.
     She leaves to mourn her departure her mother, a sister, Cora M. Cornwell, and a host of relatives and friends.

[Note: Buried Clay Chapel Cemetery, Clay Twp]

Gallipolis paper
Feb. 27, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

YOUNG MOTHER DEAD
     Mrs. Marie Ingels Cornwell, 34, wife of Mr. Marvin Cornwell, died at their home in this city Tuesday April 2, 1929, after lingering illness.
     Besides her husband, she leaves three children, Robert 14, Roberta 12 and Charlotte 9. Other close relatives are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ingels, sisters, Mrs. C.H. Booton and Mrs. W.P. Kling and brothers Clyde and Bert Ingels.
     Mrs. Cornwell was a member of the Methodist Church of this city. The funeral was Thursday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ingels by Rev. Beardsley, interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Death Claims Mrs. Cornwell
Distressing Illness Ends This Morning
     Mrs. Mary Hamilton Cornwell, 52, wife of Marvin L. Cornwell, died in Holzer Hospital this morning at 7:55 o’clock. Mrs. Cornwell’s distressing illness dated back two years and she reentered the hospital at various times for treatment, but her condition became serious last September and she has been in a critical condition since Christmas.
     She was born at Clipper Mills Sept. 14, 1898, to the late Josiah and Rachel Eleanor Rose Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton died in 1927 and her mother died in 1930. Mrs. Cornwell was twice married. Her first husband, Guy R. Landthorn, died in 1926. They were the parents of two children; a daughter, Eleanor Irene, now Mrs. Robert Walker of Newton Falls, survives and a son, Merrill Thomas, died Oct. 22, 1925. On Nov. 20, 1927, she was married to Marvin L. Cornwell by the Rev. Tracy Martindale.
     Mrs. Cornwell was a deeply devoted wife and mother and was equally devoted to her three step-children. She had made many friends through her genuine friendliness, her warm personality and hospitable nature. For many years she had been an active member of Ohio Chapel Church serving the church as church organist, past president of the Women’s Society for Christian Service, and as secretary of that organization when first taken ill. She was also quite active in the Ohio Valley Grange, having been a trustee when it was first organized. She had been a lecturer since its organization.
     In addition to her husband and daughter, Mrs. Walker, already mentioned, the following step-children survive: Robert Cornwell of this city, Mrs. James O’Brien (Roberta), of Pomeroy and Mrs. William Brown (Charlotte) of Clinton, Ky. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Robert Featherstone (Eva Hamilton) of Indianapolis, Ind.; and four brothers, James and Charles Hamilton of Gallipolis, Jehu of Westerville and Ray of Indianapolis. Two sisters, Rose and Elizabeth Hamilton and one brother, Dwight, preceded her in death. Seven grandchildren also survive.
     Funeral services will be held at the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. David Bates officiating. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery.
The body will remain at the Waugh Funeral Home where friends may call after noon Saturday.

Out-Of-Town Guests - Funeral Sunday Listed
Among the out-of-town guests here to attend the Sunday funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hamilton Cornwell were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hamilton, Indianapolis; Jehu and Roscoe Hamilton, Westerville; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reid, Noah Rose and William Hamilton, Urbana; Willie J. Cornwell and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Black, Huntington; Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Carter, Rutland, and Mr. and Mrs. James O’Brien, Pomeroy.
The Rev. David Bates read the last rites at the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home and burial was made in Mound Hill Cemetery. The pallbearers were James, Danny, Frank and Roscoe Hamilton, all nephews of the decedent and Kenneth Betz, Robert Cornwell and Maurice Bane.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, February 5, 1951
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

DIED - Cornwell -- At Swan Creek, Gallia County, Ohio, on July 7, 1882, of whooping cough, Nellie, infant daughter of J.M. and F. Augusta Cornwell, aged 7 weeks and 4 days.

[Note: Birth records...Born May 1, 1882; daughter of James Cornwell and Augusta Fletcher]

Corwin, Barbara Jean Denney

Gallia Girl Dies after Mishap
     Mrs. Barbara Jean Denney Corwin, 18, wife of Jack B. Corwin, died in a West Hollywood, Fla., hospital Thursday morning after she had been accidentally shot on Wednesday.
     Mrs. Denney was born in springfield twp., April 1, 1944, the daughter of John E. and Pearl Marie Denney, who resides on Rt. 2 Bidwell. She attended and graduated from North Gallia High school prior to her marriage, which took place May 18, 1962.
     The body will arrive by plane in Cincinnati this evening and will be taken to the McCoy Funeral home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Baptist church with burial in the Harris cemetery.

[Note: Burial is in the Denney Cemetery in Springfield Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 12, 1962
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Corwin Rites Sunday
     Services for Mrs. Jack Corwin, 18, who was accidentally killed in West Hollywood, Fla., on Thursday will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Baptist church. Burial will be in Denney cemetery under the direction of the McCoy Funeral home.
     Survivors in addition to her parents and husband are two brothers, Charles Samuel and John Michael Denney, and her grandparents, Mr. Samuel Denney and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clagg of Rt. 1 Bidwell.
     Flower bearers at the service will be girl classmates from North Gallia High and pallbearers will be cousins. Friends may call at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Denney,after 6 p.m. today and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 13, 1962
Transcribed by Henny Evans

     Asa Cottrell, 78, the aged father of Mrs. J.H. Nichols of this city, passed away at the Huntington hospital, Thursday, March 9, following an illness that had extended three months during which he was given every attention that kindness and medical skill could afford. The decedent was a for a long time a familiar figure about the West Virginia Hotel and the friends he made there were many indeed. Although a very old man he was always of a cheerful disposition. A rather sad incident connected with his death was the fact that his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Nichols, was operated on but a few weeks ago and was not able to see her father throughout his entire illness.
     Mr. Cottrell is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J.H. Nichols of this city, Mrs. William Lyons, of Max Meadows, WV and Mrs. J.R. Hanson of Jennings, LA. In addition he leaves 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
     He had resided with Mr and Mrs. J.H. Nichols for the past twenty years He had been a Christian all of his life and death found him prepared for the end. The funeral was from the Nichols residence at 845 Eighth Avenue at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, March 16, the Rev. Newton Donaldson officiating. Interment was at the Williams Cemetery near Ashland.

Huntington Dispatch
Uncle Asa Cottrell as he was familiarly known by a wide number of family and friends in Gallia County was a member [rest of article too faint to read].

     COTTRELL - Died at her home near Yellowtown, April 9th, 1886, Cora, wife of Joel Cottrell and daughter of Wm. and Annie Craft. This death deserves more than passing notice. She was one of those modest tempered girls, loved by all who knew her. She was kind, gentle and affectionate.
     Her life was full of joy and hope until she reached her eighteenth year. Then she became a happy bride; but soon, ah, too soon, her joy was turned to grief. Death laid its strong hand upon her. Before another short year, her living spirit took its flight into that spirit land, that undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveler returns.
     She leaves a husband and dear little daughter, indulgent father, and an affectionate mother, four brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. Many fond hopes lie buried, many loving hearts are bleeding. It seems so hard that one so young, and with such bright prospects before her, should be taken from us. But He doeth all things well.
     Dear friends, mourn not thy loved one, though she has left you, she is with Christ, which is far better. She leaves friends and companions who mingle their tears and sympathy with them.
Farewell, Cora, but not forever. There will be a glorious dawn. We shall meet to part no more, on that resurrection morn.

E. L. COTTRELL, 81, Retired Businessman
     E. L. Cottrell, 81, a retired businessman and prominent resident of Porter, died around 3:30 a. m. Monday in the Holzer Medical Center.
     Mr. Cottrell was owner and operator of the E. L. Cottrell store in Porter from 1921 until 1967. After 46 years survive, he retired and sold the store to the late Paul Phillips and son Bill.
     Mr. Cottrell was born Sept 24, 1892, in Hurricane, W. VA., son of the late Virginia Ervin and Jonathon E. Cottrell.
     He married Georgia Smith in 1914, at Hurricane. She survives, along with three sons: Harold W. Cottrell and Ferris Ronald Cottrell, both of Cincinnati and Donald D. Cottrell, Porter. One son, James Edward Cottrell, preceded him in death. Seven grand and four great grandchildren survive.
     One brother, Homer J. Cottrell, Hurricane, survives. One sister preceded him in death.
     Mr. Cottrell was a member of the Porter United Methodist Church, and served on the Bidwell- Porter Board of Education for several years. He also taught school in West Virginia before moving to Ohio. Funeral services will be held at Porter United Methodist Church 1 p. m.
     Wednesday with Rev. John Bryant and Rev. Freeland Norris officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park.
     Friends may call at the McCoy- Moore Funeral Home in Vinton from 3-5 and 7-9 p. m. on Tuesday. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the services.

     Georgia Cortrell, 90, Rt. 3, Bidwell-Porter Community, died Sunday at Holzer Medical Center. Born July 21, 1897, she was the daughter of the late James and Isadora Rowsey Smith.
     She is preceded in death by her husband, E.L. Cottrell, June 18, 1973; three sons, James Cottrell, Donald Cottrell and Ferris Ronald Cottrell; two brothers and one sister. She is survived by one son, Harold W. Cottrell, Cincinnati, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Porter United Methodist Church and United Methodist Church Women.
     Funeral will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., at the Porter United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial will be at the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may visit at the church Wednesday at 1 p.m. until the funeral. Arrangements were handled at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home of Vinton.

GALLIPOLIS - Mrs. Helen Cottrell, 67, wife of former Gallipolitan Arthur Cottrell, retired Standard Oil Co., employee, died Friday at Pompano Beach, Fla. Surviving besides her husband are one son, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Cottrells moved to Florida about 10 years ago from New Jersey. Funeral services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., with burial in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

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

Death of Joel Cottrell
     Mr. Joel Cottrell, a pioneer resident of the county, living at Yellow Town, died August 25th, 1901, after an illness of two years with dropsy, and aged 75 years. His funeral services were conducted today, Monday, by Rev. John Pettet?, at his late residence, the interment following at the Cottrell graveyard near his home. Mrs. Cottrell, his wife, died last April. He left four sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a good father. Their names are as follows: Silman, Joel, S. A. and A. Q. Cottrell and Mrs. John Wallace, Mrs. John Boadamment and Mrs. Lavanus Wallace.
     Joel lives at Charleston, where he has been a Justice of the Peace for 12 years. Mrs. John wallace lives in Putnam county, W. Va., and Mrs. Lavanus Wallace at Charleston.
     Mr. Cottrell was a wagon maker by trade and had settled on the business very successfully years ago. He also used to flat boat with Aleshire and Hutsimpiller. However, he was a well known farmer and lived on the Cottrell farm within ten feet of where he died all his life. The farm was a part of the Ohio Company's purchase, and had never been in any hands but the Cottrells.
     Mr. Cottrell's parents were Edward Cottrell and Rhoda Langford Cottrell. He was an industrious good dispositionened, intelligent man with attributes of character that commanded the respect and good will of his fellow men, lived a good honest life, was a member of the Christian Church, and left many friends to regret his departure.

Joel Cottrell Dead
     Joel Cottrell passed away Sunday, June 26, at his home in Charleston, WV, of pneumonia, after a two week illness. He was 44 years old. The funeral was held there Monday from the Baptist Temple, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F., his burial following at Spring Hill Cemetery. His brother, Silman, Frank Leaper and Bert Gillingham attended the funeral from here.
     Mr. Cottrell was twice married, his first wife being Miss Cora Craft by whom he had one child, now Mrs. Edna Duddington. His widow was Miss Mary Ella, duaghter of Henry Clay Northup of Thevenin. By her he is the father of a son, Howell.
     He was the son of Joel Cottrell of Cottrell's Mill of Charleston, WV, for perhaps 20 years. He is survived by three brothers, Q.A. of Charleston, Silman and Al of Yellow Town and sisters Mrs. John Roadarmour and Mrs. John Wallace of Kanawha.

Cottrell, Monna

     Monna Cottrell, 74, of Syracuse, formerly of Gallia County, died Wednesday at the Holzer Medical Center. A housewife, Mrs. Cottrell was born December 20, 1912 in Gilmer County, W. Va., to the late Francis and Mrytle Hayhurst Vannoy. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union.
     Survivors include her husband, James Cottrell whom she married April 22, 1934 in Strumptown, W. Va; one brother, Harley Vannoy of Belpre; two sisters, Alma Godfrey and Ruby Bennett, both of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
     Funeral services will be 1 p,m. Saturday at the Ewing Funeral Home with Rev. Glen McMillen officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
March 6, 1986
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     HOLIDAY, FLA. - Guy Eugene Cottrill, 90, Holiday, formerly of Ohio, died Monday Aug. 7, 2000 at Integrated Health System Care Center, Tarpon Springs, Fla. Born Aug. 21, 1909 in Ripley, W. Va., son of the late James and May Sayre Cottrill, he was a retired employee of the Columbus Department of Transportation.
     He was also preceded in death by his wife, Arlena Bennett Cottrill, on Dec. 29, 1992; a daughter, Marcia White; two sons, Mont F. Cottrill and Eugene Cottrill; a grandson; and two brothers. Surviving are three children, Phillip Cottrill of Howard, Romona (Jerry) Shively of Holiday, and Karen Serbin, of Aurora, Colo.; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Enid Glenn of Warren.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with the Rev. Charles Shively officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 8, 2000
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

COUGHENOUR-In Cheshire Township, March 22nd, of heart disease, Miss Charlotte Coughenour, in the 36th year of her age. She was a faithful member of the Free Baptist Church. Funeral services by Rev. J.W. Fulton. Text: Isaiah 25th chap., 8th verse.

DEATH OF DAVID COUGHENOUR
     Mr. David Coughenour died at his home near Cheshire, Saturday, April 14, 1900.
     He was born in Augusta Co., Va., August 6, 1820. He came to Gallia county with his parents in 1830. and settled in Cheshire township, where he has always lived. He married Rachel McCarty in 1843. They were the parents of elven children, two sons and nine daughters , all save two daughters survive him.
     He held membership with the First Kyger F. W. B. church since 1841. He was a man of great worth to the church and community.
     His funeral was held Monday morning at the church, services conducted by
Rev. W.J. Fulton of Rio Grande, which was highly attended

Funeral Is Set For 2 Monday At Family Home
     Mrs. Mary E, Coughenour, 86, died at her home on Cheshire Route 1 at 11 o’clock Friday morning. She had been a semi-invalid for several years and bedfast for several months. She seemed about as well as usual up to Thursday afternoon when she became worse. Mrs. Coughenour’s husband, Perry Coughenour, died December 30, 1933.
     She was born April 17, 1858, the daughter of George and Nancy Kerns Kail. She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Elma E. Bunce, Westerville and Tillie, who had devotedly cared for her mother during her long period of invalidism.
     Funeral services will be conducted at the home Monday at 2 o’clock with Rev. J.L. Stephenson in charge. Burial will be at Gravel Hill by J.L. Coleman & Son.

Mrs. S. F. Coughenour Died At Bidwell Saturday
Was Widow of S. F. Coughenour, Formerly of Poplar Ridge in Cheshire Township
     Mrs. Margaret Coughenour, 82, died at her home in Bidwell Saturday morning, April 2, 1932, after a year of failing health. She was the widow of Mr. S. F. Coughenour, former county commissioner, and they spent the active years of their life on a farm on Poplar Ridge in Cheshire township. They moved to Bidwell some twenty years ago.
     She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A. E. Boatman of Gallipolis and Mrs. Pearl Boice and Mrs. Joe Robinson of Bidwell.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Coughenour were held in the Methodist Church at Bidwell by Rev. W. T. Packer of Rio Grande. Burial was in Poplar Ridge Cemetery. These old neighbors and friends laid her body in its last resting place: E. E. Gordon, Elza Rupe, Elza Glassburn, E. N. Leonard, Nathan Morehouse and W. A. Freeman.

Mrs. David Coughenour, living in Cheshire township, died Wednesday night of a complication of troubles. She was the mother of a large family, an active member of the Kyger Baptist church and a venerable lady, who commanded the universal esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances. Interment took place Friday at Grave Hill cemetery. "Peace be to her ashes."

[Rachel McCarty Coughenour, b. 04 Feb 1822, d. 05 Aug 1896.]

Sarah A. Coughenour
Mrs. Sarah A. Coughenour died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Chas. Davis at Addison Saturday morning September 14, 1907 aged 77 years. She suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago and had been helpless for the past seven years. She leaves five daughters, Mrs. Chas. Davis of Addison, Mrs. A. S. George of Gallipolis, Mrs. Davis Swisher of Cheshire, Mrs. Elza Swisher and Mrs. Florence Shadrock of Jackson. Her only son John died about two years ago. She was a most estimable lady and many friends will regret her death.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Bulaville by Rev. W. J. Fulton, interment following at Rife graveyard by Undertaker Glassburn.

[Note: The death certificate of Nancy Ellen Swisher who died 07 Mar 1942, indicates Nancy was the wife of Elza Swisher and daughter of Christian Coughenour and Sarah Bunce. This death certificate is available at familysearch.com.)

Coughenour, Washington

Death of Mr. Coughenour
Mr. Washington Coughenour, an old highly respected citizen of Malby died Feb. 19th. His wife, two daughters, one son and two grandsons survive him. He was a good man. His funeral services were conducted last Sunday at Rio Grande by Rev. W.J. Fulton, where he was laid away to rest.

[Note: Burial at Poplar Ridge Cemetery in Cheshire Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday evening, Feb. 25, 1904
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

H. E. Coulter, Retired Business Man, Dies Today
     Harold E. Coulter, 78, a retired Gallipolis business man, died at 2:35 a.m. today at his home, 450 First Ave. He had been in failing health for several months.
     Mr. Coulter was born March 6, 1885, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Coulter of Meigs county in Salem twp., at Danville. His marriage to the former Carrie E. Johnson took place on Nov. 12, 1904, and she survives along with two daughters, Mrs. Harry H. (Irene) King of Gallipolis and Mrs. John W. (Leola) Butler of Wellston. There are four grandchildren. Mr. Coulter was an only son.
     While a resident of Danville, Mr. Coulter operated a grocery and department store. Later he moved to a dairy farm north of Vinton, which he operated for several years. Later he was in the bottled gas business in Gallipolis, retiring a few years ago. In 1942 he purchased the former Fred Foster farm (now Spring Valley Estates) and raised registered Herefords.
     The family moved to Gallipolis in 1947, and operated an electrical appliance store next to the Tribune office. Mr. Coulter was a former director of the Vinton Bank Co., and served as a deacon and treasurer of the Church of Christ on Garfield Ave.
     Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McCoy Funeral Home at Vinton between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. today. They can call at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral Home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggest that memorial gifts be made to the Church of Christ and to the Gallia County Heart Fund.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, May 29, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Prominent Colored Man Dies Saturday
James H. Cousins Was Active in Lodge and Church Work
     James H. Cousins, an aged and respected citizen, died at his home on Pine St. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock after a lingering illness of more than a year. Mr. Cousins was born in Cumberland County, VA about 80 years ago. He came to this city when he was six years old and has lived here ever since. He was in the tannery business for more than 40 years doing business for the late Augusta Ufferman and Mr. Chris Mack of this city. He was last employed stationary engineer for the Ohio Utilities Company.
     He was married in 1867 to Miss Lucy Ann Ford. To this union eight children were born. He was preceded in death by six children. His wife passed away eight years ago.
     He is survived by one daughter, Martha A., a teacher in the Lincoln School and one son, Ernest W., Columbus. He was a charter member of Ancient York Lodge No. 33, Free Masons, Household of Ruth No. 239 G.U.O.O.F, also a member of the Mutual Aid Society. He was a member of the Paint Creek Baptist Church. He lived a long and useful life and will be greatly missed in the orders and community.
     Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. A.G. Freeman of Ironton. The Masons will have charge of the burial services. Burial at Pine Street Cemetery by undertaker Hayward.

[Note: Death Certificate: Born 1847 Virginia; died July 30, 1927 Gallipolis, age 80. Wife: Lucy Ann, born July 4, 1849 OH; died April 2, 1919 in Gallipolis...Father Sherrick Ford; Mother not named]

William Cousins Dies on Birthday
     William Alexander Cousins, 88, died at 11:20 p. m. Thursday night at his home, 76 Pine St. His death occurred on the same date as his birthday, April 29, 1866. For 85 years he had lined in the home in which he died. He was the last of his family and his parents were the late James and Emalie Cousins.
     Will, as he was called by a wide circle of friends, was through the years one, if not the most, highly respected members of his race and he has left a mark of friendliness and good will that will be long remembered in years to come. He was a fine citizen and his precept and example was one of high principles. He was an employee of the local postal service until his retirement in 1932. His government service extended over a period of 20 years.
     He was united in marriage with Sadie Greenlace on August 9, 1908, and she survives. Mrs. Cousins has been ill and has been bedfast for the past three years.
     Cousins was a member of the Paint Creek Baptist church, a 32nd degree Mason, Shrine and Eastern Star.
     Services will be held Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the Paint Creek Baptist church with Rev. Preston C. Smith in charge. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt Funeral Home. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday evening at the Wetherholt Funeral Home.

Widow Of Perry Covertson Passes
     Mrs. Frances J. Covertson, widow of the late Perry Covertson, died at the home of Mrs. Ida Arrington, corner of Fourth and Neil avenues, at 8:20 Saturday evening. She was born 76 years ago in West Virginia, the daughter of Robert and James Leppert. Her husband, who will be remembered as a shoe cobbler, died in 1913.
     She had no children and the only near relative who survives is a half brother, Henry C. Barnes of Warren, who, with his family, arrived here Sunday to remain until after the funeral. Mr. Barnes formerly resided here where he was well known and is now connected with the municipal light plant at Warren.
     Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Elias Wetherholt funeral home by Rev. W. Scott Westerman with burial following in Mound Hill cemetery.

[No further information available. This surname is spelled also as Coverston, Coverstone.]

Newspaper clipping found in the Simmerman files, Coverston-Womeldorff file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Cowden, Alice A.

Death of Mrs. Cowden
     We regret to record the passing of one of the truely [sic] good christian women of this city, Mrs. Alice A. Cowden, widow of the late Judge S. D. Cowden, mother of Dr. L. C. Cowden, daughter of the late Capt. W. Lewis Gardner and Mrs. Harriet M. Gardner, the latter yet living in her 90th year. The sad event occured after months of decline Sunday evening at 9 o'clock, May 19th, 1912.
     The funeral services will be conducted at her late home, at half-past 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. F. M. Evans, pastor of Grace M. E. church, the interment following at Mound Hill cemetery by Hayward. The pall bearers selected are Messrs. A.W. Kerns, Samuel T. Cook, J.G. Damron, Frank M. Snead, C.H.D. Summers and E.N. Deardorff.
     Mrs. Cowden is survived by mother, brother Benjamin L. Gardner and son Dr. L.C. Cowden. Her brother James W. Gardner preceded her only a few weeks ago. Her sister Flora, wife of the late Cyrus Mollohan, died many years ago and a brother David when a little boy of only four years.
     Mrs. Cowden was born July 25, 1846. She was united in marriage with Judge Cowden October 17, 1872, and Dr. Cowden was their only child. Judge Cowden died 12 years ago this fall.
     Mrs. Cowden had been a member of the M.E. Church since childhood and lived a life devoted to her home, husband and son and to her Creator. Her passing is that of a consistent amiable christian character beloved by people of all classes who were fortunate in her acquaintance. She was an object of deep solicitude during all of her illness and scarcely an hour passed but that some friend called to inquire after her condition. The surviving relatives will have the deepest sympathy of all who knew her.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 24, 1912
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Charles Cox Died In Toledo
The body of Charles W. Cox who died at the home of his daughter in Toledo Tuesday, arrived over the H. V. Wednesday evening and funeral was conducted by Rev. Peirce at 10 a. m. today, burial at Mound Hill by Undertaker G. J. Wetherhold.
Mr. Cox, who was formerly of Gallipolis, was seventy-three years of age, and leaves two daughters Mrs. Vernie McCain and Mrs. Nannie Curty both of Toledo. Also four brothers, Jasper and Albert of Oklahoma, Marshall of Huntington and John of Gallia Co. Mr. Cox had been in poor health for two years.
He ran on Kanawha river towboats for several years.

Retired Carpenter Succumbs
     Clan B. Cox, 75, of 223 Second Ave., died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McConnellsville Convalescent Center. He had been in failing health one year. A retired carpenter, Mr. Cox was born May 9, 1896, in Gallia County, son of the late John and Elizabeth Halley Cox. He was twice married, first to Marie Blazer, on Nov. 29, 1919. She preceded him in death in July, 1966. His second marriage was to Ida Clifton, in October, 1971.
     The following children survive: Raly, Breman, Ohio; Mrs. Milford (Gail) Sheets, Gallipolis; Mrs. Ralph (Doriso) Ventresca, Columbus. Nine grand and 10 great-grandchildren survive.
     Two sisters survive, Mrs. Sadie Day and Mrs. Clemma Boston, both ofGallipolis. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He spent most of his life in Gallia County. He attended the First Baptist Church. He spent most of life in Gallia County. He attended the First Baptist Church.

Cox, Delos

March 8, [1937] Eureka, killed in auto accident.

Gallipolis paper
1937
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

Mrs. Hazel Cox Dies on Monday
     Mrs. Hazel Marie Cox, 60, Rt. 1, Northup, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the Holzer Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1910 to the late Johnny and Osa White Johnson.
     Surviving are her husband, Joseph; five sons, Leslie, Gallipolis; Howard, Junior, Harold, and Marcus, all of Columbus; five daughters, Mrs. Josephine Wilke, Derby, Ohio; Mrs. Martha McNeal, Kingston; Mrs. Mildred Queen, Kanauga; Mrs. Betty Smith and Mrs. Norma Stewart, both of Gallipolis; five sisters, Mrs. Olin Neal, Gallipolis; Mrs. Lillian Wagner and Mrs. Myrtle Swasbaugh, Lancaster, and Mrs. Rosetta Congrove and Mrs. Virginia Danner, both of Laurelville. There are also 36 grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Mina Chapel Church with Rev. Clyde Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s Home for Funerals after 7 p.m. today. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the services.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1970
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Jesse Cox Dead
Jesse Cox, probably the oldest river engineer in the country, passed away at the home of his son Robert at Kanauga Friday morning, June 9, 1911, aged 87 years. The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at the Kanauga Methodist Church by Rev. Myers, of the Cheshire Circuit, interment following at Pine Street cemetery by Hayward & Son. Mr. Cox was born in Putnam County, W. Va., and is survived by his wife and sons Robert of Kanauga and Charles of Bellevue, Ky., and one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Merfield, Clairmont, W.Va.

John Cox, 81, Dies in Hospital
     John Cox, 1003 Third Avenue, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday in Holzer Hospital, where he had been a surgical patient since Nov. 6. In bad condition for 10 days, Mr. Cox had been ailing for six months, the last month of which it had been know that his illness was mortal.
     A farmer, the decedent had came to Gallipolis 15 years ago from West Virginia. His widow, the former Mary Legg, Milton, WV; whom he married in 1893 in Gene Wolford's home at swan Creek, Justice of the Peace Mack McFann officiating.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Swan Creek, of which decedent was a member, with the Rev. Earl Cremens officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery, Miller's Home for Funerals in charge. Friends may call at the late home.
     Seven of 13 children survive along with 32 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The five daughters and two sons are: Mrs. Ed (Ella) Johnson, Mrs. Anna Martindale, Mrs. (Ada) Henry, Everett Cox, the Rev. Era Cox, Gallipolis; Mrs. Forrest (Eva) [balance of article missing].

[Note: Death Certificate....Born Dec. 24, 1869, Ohio Township; died Nov. 16, 1951; aged 81 years 10 months and 22 days. Parents: Mitchell Cox and Minerva (no surname). Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery]

John Cox, 56, Dies Wednesday
     John Clary Cox, 56, Rt. 2, Gallipolis, died around 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Holzer Medical Center on Fourth Ave. He was the son of the late Hiram Cox and Sarah Cox, who survives. He was born April 19, 1912.
Other survivors include his wife, the former Helen Siders. Three children preceded him in death. One daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Bing, survives. Four sons survive, Woodrow Nelson, Lewis, Curtis Lee, all of Gallipolis, and Charles Gary, at home.
     Brothers surviving are Floyd, Joe, Clarence, Chester, all of Gallipolis, and Brady, Columbus. Sisters surviving are Mrs. Lucy Halley, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Edna Boston, Columbus. Eight grandchildren survive.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller’s Home for Funerals.

Cox Services Sunday
Funeral services for John C. Cox, 56, Rt. 2, Gallipolis, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mina Chapel Church, under the direction of Rev. Bruce Unroe. Burial will be in Mina Cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s Home for Funerals after 4 p.m., Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 18, 1969
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

     GALLIPOLIS - Leslie Donald Cox, 70, of Gallipolis, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 9:45 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born April 8, 1931, son of the late Joe and Hazel Marie Cox of Gallipolis. He worked for the City of Gallipolis for 24 years, and attended Centenary Church and Bell Chapel.
     Surviving are his seven sons and one daughter, all of Gallipolis: Donald Cox, Billy (Lynn) Cox, Roger Cox, Gary Cox, Kenny (Patty) Cox, Larry (Teresa) Cox, Pete (Sherri) Cox and Linda Cox; a stepdaughter, Joann Scarberry of Gallipolis; a very special girlfriend, Betty Siders; his ex-wife, Ella Cox; and nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Marcus Cox and Ray (Charity) Cox; four sisters, Betty (Walter) Butkin, Nancy Stewart, and Shirley (William) Speakman, all of Gallipolis, and Martha McNeal from Kingston; and several nieces and nephews.
     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers, Joe Cox, Jr., Harold Thompson, Howard Cox, and infant Glen Cox; and three sisters, Miller Queen, Josephine Cox and Hazel Stewart.
     Services will be 1 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2001, at Willis Funeral Home Pastor Jack Holley will officiate. Interment will be in Mina Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, September 23, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Anthony DeVault, Billy Cox, Wesley Cox, Chris Dovenbarger, William Siders and Charles McGuire.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, September 21, 2001
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Mrs. Mary Cox, widow of George Cox, a former well known merchant of this city, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sallie Kerr, following a long illness from paralysis. She was in her 82nd year. Two daughters, Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. J. C. McDonald, survive their mother. The Funeral will be Thursday morning at the Presbyterian Church, interment following at Mound Hill cemetery.

Death of Mrs. Cox
     Mrs. James Cox of No. 50 Pine Street, died Tuesday morning of liver trouble after a long illness. Mrs. Cox’s funeral services by Rev. A. P. Cherrington will be Thursday morning at 9 o’clock, burial following at Centenary by Wetherholt.
     She is survived by husband and four children, Mrs. Albert Slayton of Mason county, Mrs. Richard Luckadoo of Maple Shade, Sherman Cox and Chas. Cox of this city. Also one brother, Wm. Pillows and one sister, Mrs. D. M. Jones of Patriot.
     She was in her 72nd year, and was a daughter of Edmond and Mariah Pillows. She was a fine woman. Her husband was a member of Co. C 13th W. Va. Infantry.

Note: [Died Feb. 28, 1911; 71 yr. 6 m. 20da.]

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, March 1, 1911
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Sherman Cox, aged 75, who was a native of Gallipolis, died Tuesday, in Columbus. Funeral and burial was made there yesterday. Mr. Cox is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Emma Lee, Mrs. Jennie Curry and Mrs. Marie Malkinan and two sons, William and Carl. He was a brother of Charles Cox of Gallipolis who went up Sunday to be at his bedside. The latter returned home today.

Cox, Sherman, 75, of Darbydale, died early Tuesday. Survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Emma Lee, Mrs. Jennie Curry, Mrs. Marie Malkuian; 2 sons, William and Carl; 22 grandchildren; brother, Charles. Funeral services Thursday, 10 a.m., Norris Funeral Home, Rev. Ralph Dillard. Interment Concord.

The Columbus Dispatch
Wednesday, June 21, 1944, Page 6A
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

IN MEMORIAM
Vinton A. Cox
Seven years ago this evening Vinton A. Cox, 18, was accidentally killed while sled riding on the city streets.
In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Vinton A. Cox who left us seven years ago today.

[Note: Death Certificate says that Vinton Allen Cox was born Oct. 6, 1914; died Dec. 15, 1932...accidentally hit by car while sleighing. Parents: Charles S. Cox born Raccoon, Ohio and Myrtle Thomas born Mason, WV. Burial was in Mountain Valley WV)

In Memoriam
In loving memory of our son and brother, Vinton Cox, who passed away 12 years ago today, Dec. 14.

Craft, Elmo Lincoln

Craft Rites Set for 2:30 Saturday
     Pfc. Elmo Lincoln Craft, 23, scion of well known Gallia County family, who was killed in May, 1945, in Okinawa, will be buried in the Cole Cemetery at Huntington, Saturday. Services will be held at 2:30 at the Reger Chapel.
     Pfc. Craft was a son of Fred Craft and was born in Huntington Feb. 14, 1922. Before entering the Marines he was employed in a gas plant at Culloden, W. Va.
     Besides the father, he is survived by the step-mother, Mrs. Thomas Combs and Mrs. Junior Jarvis of Huntington; five brothers, Ernest Craft of Hamlin, Fred and James Craft of Kent, O., and Herman and Bill Craft of Huntington; a half-sister, Miss Willa Craft of Huntington, and two half-brothers, Carl and Leroy Craft of Huntington.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount

     James David Craft was born August 18, 1860 in Alleghany, County, Virginia to William and Sarah Ann Plymale Craft and departed this life Sunday morning, June 20, 1948 at home at the age of 87 years, 10 months, 2 days.
     He was united in marriage July 4, 1886 to Alpha D. Rucker in Gallia County. To this union five children were born. One son preceded him in death as did his wife who died in August, 1924. Also three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. The surviving children are: Mrs. Mamie Brumfield of Galion, Ohio, Mrs. Irene Neal of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mrs. Lelia Cornell and Hobart Craft of Gallipolis Route. He also leaves one sister, Mrs, Mary Rose of Urbana, Ohio and a brother, George E. Craft of Gallipolis, in addition to 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren of which he was very proud.
     He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in early life, and was united with the Crown City Church, later changing his membership to the Ohio Chapel Methodist Church. He had positive convictions and always stood by them but never lacked respect and friendship for those who differed with him. Mr. Craft was a farmer by trade but was always willing to deliver the word of God.
     He was ordained as a minister in August 1937. He was kind hearted and tender in spirit, and had the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He will be remembered to old and young alike as "Uncle Dave" as he was commonly called. From our point of view we should say he did much good to mankind but the one for whom he preached said "It is enough, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou unto the joys of the Lord".
     I cannot say and will not say that he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, he wandered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair needs must be since he lingers there. Think of him still as the same I say: He is not dead- He is just away.

[Buried in Crown City in Guyan Twp.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
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Death of Infant
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Craft, of across Chicamauga, at the lower end of the city, died Saturday morning after a weeks illness with pneumonia. The funeral services were held at Clay Chapel Monday morning, conducted by Rev. Dailey. Burial by Wetherholt.

Craft, Kenneth H.

     GALLIPOLIS - Kenneth Hobart Craft, 28, 203 Kineon Drive, Gallipolis, died early Saturday in University Hospital, Cincinnati, after an extended illness.
     Born Oct. 26, 1954, in Akron, son of Robert Howell and Geraldine Weese Craft, who both survive in Gallipolis, he was a 1972 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. Also surviving are a sister, Deborah Harvey of Addison; two brothers, John Howell of Gallipolis and Michael Gerald, stationed
at the U.S. Navy base in San Diego, Calif.; a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Clara Craft of Gallipolis; and a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gail Weese of Akron.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Willis Funeral Home, with Rev. James Lusher officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 17, 1983
Transcribed by J. Farley

Craft, Mrytle C.

     Mrs. S. Myrtle Chapman Craft, 88, a resident of 1835 12th Ave., Huntington, died Tuesday in Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Beard Mortuary in Huntington with Rev. Douglas N. Shephard officiating. Burial wil be in Woodmere Memorial Park.
     She was born Nov. 18, 1891, at Crown City, daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Gothard Chapman. She was a member of the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Fred W. Craft; one son, Charles F. Craft, Chesapeake; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Stewart, Marietta and Juanita Craft, Huntington. Six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren survive.
     Friends may call at the mortuary from 5 until 9 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 3, 1980
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Craft, Thomas Lincoln

IN MEMORIAM
     Thomas Lincoln Craft, son of William and Anna (Plymale) Craft was born in Allegheny County, Va., June 20, 1863 and died February 19, 1927, aged 63 years, 7 months and 29 days.
     He was married to Effie Carrie Darst, December 8, 1886. To this union were born three children, S. Earl, now of Adelphia, Ohio, Georgia Milded, now Mrs. Grover Smith of Thivener, Ohio, and Archie, who died at the age of eight years. Although his busy life called him away from home much of the time, he always cared for his dear ones, with a fond fatherly foresight.
     He united with Elziabeth Chapel Christian Church (Thivener) at the age of 18, during a revival meeting. It was during this same meeting that Miss Darst, later his wife, united with the same church.
Besides the son and daughter mentioned he leaves to mourn his departure six grandchildren, three brothers, George, Will and Dave, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Rose. One brother and two sisters have preceded him in death.
     His beloved wife died March 20, 1923. Since that time he has made his home with his daughter,Mrs. Grover Smith, Thivener, Ohio.
     He lived the most of his life in Clay township. Eight or ten years of his adult life he was a farmer. About thiry years he worked as a turnpike contractor and as a timber dealer. The most of his business career was spent in partnership with his cousin, John M. Plymale, now deceased. Since the death of Mr. Plymale, he has been in partership with Timmons Harmount of Chillicothe, Ohio.
     In his fraternal life Mr. Craft has had an active and useful career. In former years, he has been a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, the Order of the Owls and Modern Brotherhood of America. At the time of his death he was an active member of the Knights of Pythias, the Junior Order of American Mechanics, the Daughters of Amerca and in the Masons he was a Knight Templar.
     As a citzien Mr. Craft was a strong and patriotic character, a very active and useful man in his community He was gifted as a leader in all matters of public welfare.
     From the age of 18 to the day of his sudden death, Mr. Craft was an active member of the church of his first choice. He was an outstanding layman of the Ohio Eastern Conference. Strong in his organizing and business ability, he laid his talents and his means on the altar of his faith. It is due to his memory to say that in the last few years he supported his church with generous gifts, hoping for and expecting a revival of religion and renewal of church welfare in his community. Taken from his church and people so suddenly, they are dazed with sorrow and with a sense of their great loss. May others carry on with the responsibilites he has borne so efficiently and without complaint.

[Buried Mound Hill Cemetery]

Gallipolis paper
1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

Anna Modena Craig, daughter of Franklin and Ola Craig died on Sunday, Oct. 3, of diphtheria, at the home of her parents in Ohio township. She was aged ten and a half years. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Samuel Lewis at Bethel.
Two other Craig children were ill with the same disease, but are now improved.

In Memory
     Frank Craig, eldest son of John and Sarah Gothard Craig was born near Bladen, Ohio, October 28, 1881, departed this life at the Holzer Hospital at 2 a.m. on December 11, 1929, aged 48 years, 1 month and 13 days.
     He was united in marriage with Ola Elliott, September 24, 1904 and to this union were born five children, Anna Modene, who died in early childhood; John William, Lawrence, Frances and Orva, who are left to mourn the loss of a loving father. He also leaves his aged mother, two brothers, Arthur and Raymond, both of Bladen and two sisters, Mrs. Chauncey Wise of Raccoon Island, Ohio and Grace at home.
     He was sick only a few days and his death came as a shock to the community where he has spent his entire life. He expressed himself saying that he would not recover; but gave himself up to the One who doth all things well. Only a few days of intense suffering, anxiously watched and cared for by those dearest, who did all mortal hands could and he passed beyond human help or need of help. One great consolation to his family is that while yet conscious he repeated these words, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Though separated here on earth the loved ones can be united in a home above.
     He was a charter member of Bladen Lodge No.953, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, ever a faithful and loyal brother.
     Though father's voice is hushed and still, remember his kind words of council still lives as a lightpost to guide us over the rough road of life. Our father's step, our father's kiss will never greet us more.

Bladen Man Dies In Hospital Wednesday
Frank Craig, whose home was near Bladen, passed away early Wednesday morning in the Holzer Hospital, where he was admitted Sunday critically ill. Mr. Craig was 48 years old. He is survived by his wife, Ola Craig, and four children, William, Laurence, Frances and Orvie, one daughter, Modena, having preceded him in death. He also leaves his aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Craig, two brothers, Arthur and Raymond Craig, of Bladen and two sisters, Mrs. Chauncey Wise, of Raccoon Island and Grace, at home.
Rev. Waid Radford will conduct the funeral services which will be under the auspices of I. O. O. F. No. 953, of Chambersburg, Friday at 2 p.m. at Bethel. Interment in the cemetery there in charge of F. L. Stevers.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, December 11, 1929
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

John Craig, highly respected citizen of Bladen, died at his home there on Tuesday of last week.
He was 67 years of age and his death followed a paralytic stroke sustained the week before.
Funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Zion Church hursday afternoon by Rev. S. S. Denney, burial following in the church cemtery by undertaker Stevers. Mr. Craig, who was a brother-in-law of Noah Clarke, is survived by his widow and five children.

Joseph W. Craig Missing In Action
Parents, Living On Chatham Ave., Get Death Message
     Another Gallia County boy is believed to have given his life for his country. At any rate Pvt. Joseph W. Craig has been missing in action since Nov. 26 in North African area, according to a telegram received Monday by his parents, Arthur and Dora Mae (Elkins) Craig, 1837 Chatham Ave.
Seven weeks had passed since the parents had heard from their only son and youngest child and they were fearful that some serious mishap had befallen him.
     The death message, which came from Adjutant General Ulio, promised further details if and when they are learned by the War Department.
     Pvt. Craig was inducted into the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., last Jan 18. He was a native of Ohio Twp. but the family moved to Gallipolis about three years ago. Besides the parents there are two sisters, Mrs. Hester Gooldin of Monaca, Pa., and Mrs. Hazel Call of Eureka.

Missing Soldier Pvt. Joe Craig Perished At Sea
Second Announcement Received By Bereaved Parents
     The announcement of the death of Private Joseph W. Craig has been received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Craig, 1837 Chatham Avenue, from the War Department.
     The young soldier was reported missing in action three months ago and no further word had been received until yesterday when word came that he had been lost when an Allied troop ship was sunk by the enemy. The letter said the accident was in the European war theater and the ship was struck at night and sank rapidly and many American soldiers were among those lost.
     Young Craig entered service in January 1943, and the last letter the parents had from him was written Nov. 7, just before he started "across" and he was lost Nov. 26. Due to the necessity of keeping the loss of the ship a secret the parents could not be notified sooner that he was lost.
     Pvt. Craig would have been 21 years old in June. In addition to his grief-stricken parents, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Gooldin of Monaca, Pa. and Mrs. Merrill Call of Eureka.

Craig, Ornia Marie

Ornia Marie Craig, youngest daughter of Frank and Ola Craig, was born Aug. 11, 1918, departed this life at her home near Bladen, Ohio Oct 4, 1934 of diptheria, age 16 yrs, 1 mo., 24 days. She leaves to mourn their loss her mother, one sister, Mrs. Aaron Bryan of Glenwood, W. Va., two brothers, John William and Lawrence, at home. She also leaves an aged grandmother and grandfather, Mrs. Sarah Craig and Mr. William Elliott, both of Bladen and a little nephew, Arlin E. Bryan, whom Ornia loved so dearly. Her father and one sister have gone on before.
Ornia was converted and joined Liberty Christian church winter of '32 and lived a true Christian.
She was also a member of Bethel M. E. Ladies Aid. None knew her but to love her.

[Buried Bethel Cem, Ohio Tp]

Gallipolis paper
1934
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Craig, Robert

     Robert Craig, a lifelong resident of Ohio Township, died last Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Pickett, on Sugar Creek, where he had made his home for some time. His death resulted from a lingering attack of heart disease and hardening of the arteries. He was unconscious for a period of five weeks.
     Mr. Craig was past seventy-six years of age, having been born in 1849. On November 24, 1878 he was married to Missouri J. Harbour and to this union seven children were born. His companion died several years ago. Children living are Ezra Craig, Mrs. Orpha Lemon, Mrs. Nellie Pickett, Mrs. Ruba Blake, Mrs. Roxie [indecipherable], all of Ohio township.
     Mr. Craig was a son of the late William Craig, a pioneer of that section. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Gusta Wolford, and twenty-five grand children, besides a host of friends.
     He was a member of the Christian Church on Swan Creek. The funeral services conducted by Rev. Earl Cremeans were held at the Mt. Zion church Monday evening, with burial in the church cemetery by F. L. Stevers.

[Note: From death certificate - D.May 23, 1925]

Gallipolis paper
May 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

George Cramer Dead
George Cramer of Chickamauga a fien old resident, aged 78 years, passed over to the better land last Thursday.[Oct3,1912] Rev. W.J. Fulton conducted his funeral and he was laid away to rest at the Rife Cemetery. He was wedded to Lucy Bunce in 1863, who survives him with one son Emory and two daughters Mrs. Jas. Fulton, and Mrs. Andrew Watts. He belonged to the Baptist Church, and was a well liked man.

     Marshall W. Crane, second son of the late Col. Wm. B. Crane, died of paretonites [sic] at his residence in Terra Alta, WV, on Thursday morning, Sept. 22, 1887, at 4 o'clock. He was taken sick suddenly on Monday night the 12th and gradually grew worse until death relieved his suffering.
     He was born Feb. 18, 1858 and was consequently in the 29th year of his age. Mr. Crane was quite young at the death of his father and since that time has managed their large estate with marked ability.
     The Terra Alta Times says: Mr. Crane professed conversation a few hours before his death and although his agony in his dying hour was intense, he bore up bravely and sank to glee in the arms of his Saviour. His remains were interred under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias, of which order he was an honored member, in the Oakland Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 22, 1887, at 8 o'clock p.m.
     A large concourse of people went from here to the funeral. He was a brother of our fellow townsman, Mr. Crane of the firm of Bostus & Crane.

Friends’ Efforts Fail…Sandra Dies In Sleep
     Sandra Crawford, 5, Kanauga, died quietly in her sleep at 11:30 p.m. Saturday of a blood disease ending efforts of neighbors in Kanauga and friends in Point Pleasant and Gallipolis to save her life by providing medical treatment.
     Life of the child wavered during the week. During the early part of the week she was considered critical, but after a trip to Holzer Hospital and another blood transfusion, rallied for a day or so but her condition reversed again.
     She leaves a widowed mother, Mrs. Marjorie Crawford, Kanauga; a sister, Marvena, 6 and a widowed grandmother, Mrs. H. S. Crawford, Point Pleasant. The father was drowned in the Ohio River about two years ago. The paternal grandfather is Edwin Vance, Kanauga.
     Sandra was born Nov. 26, 1946 in Point Pleasant. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Fairhaven Methodist Church, Kanauga, where she attended Sunday School. The Rev. J. P. Keefer, Point Pleasant, will officiate. Pallbearers will be Leo Hartwell, Olen Litchfield, Walter Schoonover, and Dann O. Tabor. Burial will be in Suncrest Cemetery, Point Pleasant.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, February 11, 1952
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Death Claims A. W. Cremeens
     Alfred W. (Bud) Cremeens, 78, lifelong resident and beloved citizen of Harrison Twp., died at the home of his son Harold Cremeens on Portsmouth Rd., Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock, following a lingering illness.
     Mr. Cremeens whose failing health since last October has been the source of great concern to his family and friends was, together with Mrs. Cremeens, taken to the home of his son about four weeks ago, where his condition gradually worsened.
     The decedent was born June 11, 1872 to the late Henry and Angeline Tope Cremeens and had spent practically all of his long life in Harrison Twp. He was married to the former Miss Dora Minor in 1892 and to this union six children were born, three preceded him in death.
     Mr. Cremeens was a well known and highly respected farmer, and had owned and lived on what was known as the old Andrew Berridge farm on Clay Lick for many years. He had an exemplary life and had been a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church since an early age.
     In addition to his wife, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Walter Danner of Northup, Rev. Jennings Cremeens of Eureka and Harold, at whose home he died. Also surviving are the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Will Saunders and Mrs. Melvin Ulrey of Columbus, Mrs. Elmer Walters of Northup, Rev. Chester Cremeens of Mercerville and Rev. Earl Cremeens, Northup. Seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.
     The body will be at the residence of the son on Portsmouth Rd. after 7 o'clock this evening where friends may call. Funeral services will be held at the Northup Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Rav Beagle officiating. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by Phillips', funeral directors.

Newspaper (prob. March 1951, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Cremeens file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Audra Cremeens
     Audra Cremeens, 75 Route 1, Patriot, died Monday afternoon in Lawrence County General Hospital, Ironton, having been in failing health for the past five months.Born Aug. 15, 1907 at Waterloo, daughter of the late John and Octavia Delaney Straight, she was a member of Flagg Springs United Methodist Church.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Cremeens, in 1981 and by a son, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Melwood (Maybelle) Criswell of Ironton, a son, Ray of Ironton Star Route; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Flagg Springs United Methodist Church, with Rev. Carl Morris officiating. Burial will be in Flagg Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday

Cremeans, Elsie Pearl

Obituary
     In the early hours of the morning an angel was sent from Heaven to welcome our loved one home. What pleasure it gives her loved ones today to know she is proceeding on her journey under the care of Him who said, " I am the Way, the Truth and the Light."
     Elsie Pearl Cremeans, daughter of Victor and Ruth Vance Cremeans was born August 2, 1928, departed this life April 18, 1871, her age being 42 years, 8 months, and 16 days. On July 12, 1946, she was united in marriage to Raymond J. Taylor and to this union was born one daughter, Mrs. John (Rayma Pearl) Devault of Crystal Lake, Illinois. Besides her husband and daughter she leaves one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Opal) Jones, Gallipolis, Ohio, one step-mother (Edith Slack Cremeans) of Belle, W. Va. , and many other relatives and friends. Her father, mother, one brother and one sister preceded her in death.
     For many weeks Elsie fought bravely to regain her health, and all that loving hands and medical skill could do was done for her, but to no avail. During her long illness she never murmured or complained. She was a devout wife and mother living not for her own interest but for the interest of her loved ones. She longed to go back to her home in Illinois but God saw fit to take her from her suffering and she died at the home of her mother-in-law in Addison who so tenderly helped to care for her.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
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George Cremeens, son of Eureka and Nancy Cremeens, was born June 5, 1865, and passed away at his home in Addison January 8, 1947, aged 81 years, 7 months and 3 days. His wife, Margaret Hively, daughter of Sarah Jane and John Hively, was born in Harrison Township, Gallia County, March 4, 1877; aged 69 years, 10 months, 5 days, passed away suddenly just 28 hours after her husband. She is survived by one brother, Randal Hively, of Huntington, and one sister, Mrs. Andrews Cremeens, of Huntington.
They were united in marriage February 13, 1895, were baptized and united with the Baptist Church at the same time, and for fifty-two years shared life's sorrows and joys together. They leave to mourn their loss the following children: Victor of Addison; Bryan of Gallipolis; Mrs. Leslie Lemley, Cheshire R.D. They also leave nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Having sought and accepted their saviour when quite young, they lived devoted Christian lives; were members of the Addison Baptist Church, which they attended as long as health permitted. Grandpa and Grandma were good neighbors, kind and devoted father and mother to their children and grand-children, and always found great pleasure in having them in their home.

Father had been in failing health for many months and bore it with great patience, while mother passed away very suddenly while busy in preparing for the return of her husband. Both trusted in Him who said, "I go to prepare a place for you, that where I am. there ye may be also." Our loss is great, yet may we submit to the Master's will and say, "They will be done."

Victims of the Bridge
    The body of Horace Donald Cremeens, 49, Addison, was recovered at 1:30 pm Sunday from the Ohio River at the scene of the Silver Bridge disaster. Mr Cremeens was born January 22, 1918 in Ohio. He was a laborer at the Marietta Mfg. Plant. He was a member of the Baptist Church, Addison, the American Legion Post, Pt. Pleasant, a veteran of World War 2. He was the son of the late Victor and Ruth Cremeens.
     Survivors include his wife Hazel; two daughters, Donna, at home, and Mrs. Charles (Vivian) Taylor, Addison; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Elsie) Taylor, Chicago, and Mrs. Clarence (Opal) Jones, Gallipolis, and three grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 12:30 pm from Poplar Ridge Church with the Rev. John Jeffers officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Ridge cemetery. Friends may call at Rawlings Coats funeral home anytime

Daily Tribune, Gallipolis, OH
Monday, December 18, 1967
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart

IN MEMORY
     Ina E. Fillinger Cremeens, daughter of A.M. and Rosetta Fillinger, was born Dec. 22, 1902; departed this life March 9, 1931, aged 28 years 2 months and 17 days of age.
     She was united in marriage to Harold Cremeens, Oct 8, 1921. To this union two children were born, Marland, age 9 years, at home and an infant having preceded her to the Great Beyond. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband and son Marland, her father, mother, two brothers, Ferry of Leaper and Carl at home and six sisters, Wealthy Dewitt, Gallipolis; Gertie Swain, Leaper; Belva Jones, Crown City; Zenia, Audrey and Fern at home; one sister, Retha Tipton and one brother, Clarance Fillinger, having preceded her in death, and a host of relatives and friends.
     Ina made her peace with God at the age of 18 years and left assurances with friends that her home is with God. All that human hands and loving hearts or human skill could do was done. She bore her suffering with Christian fortitude until the message of God came to take her home to Heaven. We weep not, because she is free from suffering and pain, but because we loved her and shall miss her so, for none knew her but to love her.

Funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Pleasant Church by Rev. Ira Sheets with burial at Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of A.E. Tope.

L. L. Cremeens Illness Fatal
Succumbs At Home In Mercerville
     Levi Leslie Cremeens, 72, generally known as Lee Cremeens, died at 11:25 today at his home in Mercerville. His condition had been hopeless for months and his ailment was cancer of the liver. For four days he had taken no nourishment and failed to recognize loved ones who constantly remained near his bedside.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the Mercerville Church, with Rev. Llewellyn Saunders of Kitts Hill and Rev. Calvin Whaley of Southpoint in charge. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery by F. L. Stevers.
     Mr. Cremeens, a former Democratic member of the Gallia County Board of Elections is survived by his wife and these four children: Raymond Cremeens, local barber; Ferrell Cremeens, Huntington...[rest cut off]

Mrs. G. Cremeens Dies While Readying Home For Husband's Casket
Unusual Tragedy Occurs At Addison Where Mr. Cremeens Died Wednesday-
Double Funeral Will Be Held At 2 Saturday At Addison
     Just as the Cremeens home at Addison was being prepared for the casket containing the body of George W. Cremeens to be brought in, Mrs. Cremeens suffered a heart attack and died within 10 or 15 minutes. This occurred between 9:30 and 10 this morning. A call was telephoned to Dr. Donald Warehime of this city, but Mrs. Cremeens passed away five or more minutes before he arrived there.
     The body of Mr. Cremeens who died in that home early Wednesday, had been brought there from Bidwell by Undertakers J. L. Coleman and son, Vernon. With Mrs. Cremeens help, the household was arranged for receipt of the casket, and in a minute or two it would have been brought in through a window. Then, suddenly, Mrs. Cremeens, who had been quite spry and active as usual, collapsed. She was conscious for several minutes thereafter and made some remark to the elder Coleman.
     It had been intended to hold funeral services for Mr. Cremeens at 2 p.m. Friday. After Mrs. Cremeens death that arrangement was canceled, and it was decided to hold a double funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Addison Baptist Church, of which Mr. and Mrs. Cremeens were members. Rev. E. V. Cremeens and Rev. Raymond Fife will officiate. Burial will be in Poplar Ridge Cemetery.
     Mr. Cremeens was in his 82nd year and Mrs. (Margaret) Cremeens would have been 70 next March 4. He was the last survivor of the 16 children of Elkanah and Nancy Canterbury Cremeens.
Mrs. Cremeens was a daughter of John and Jennie Barcus Hively.
     They were united in marriage Feb. 12, 1895, and are survived by these three children; Victor Cremeens, Addison; Bryan Cremeens, upper Second Ave., Gallipolis, and Pearl Cremeens, Cheshire. Before moving to Addison the family lived on Poplar Ridge.

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

Crews Rites Tuesday
     John David Crews, 83, Kanauga, died in Holzer Hospital at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, where he had been a patient for eight days.
     He was born in Mason county April 1, 1876, to Ace and Delilah Lilly Crews. One of seven children, he is survived by a brother and sister, Milton S. Crews of New Castle, Pa., and Mrs. Sarah Eperly of Richmond, Va. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
     Mr. Crews attended Mason county schools and was a farmer until his retirement. His marriage to the former Edith Lilly took place Dec. 15, 1896. She is a native of Raleigh county, W. Va., and they were the parents of ten children. She survives along with two sons and two daughters, Arthur Crews and Mrs. C. B. (Myrtle) Little, both of Huntington, Basil Crews of Patriot and Mrs. Virgie Pierotti of Gallipolis. Five sons and a daughter preceded him. There are seventeen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Zoa, W. Va. Baptist Church.
     Services will be held at 1: p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Howard G. Young will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s after 7: p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 6, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                  Top of Page

     Charles S. Criner, 49, Athalia, died Sunday around 8 a.m. in General Hospital, Cincinnati. He had suffered severe burns in an accident in Lawrence County last Friday.
     He was born Dec. 20, 1927, in Mason County, W. Va., son of the late Charles Edward and Nona Henry Criner. He had worked on tow boats and was a riverman all his life. He never married.
     He is survived by three brothers, Lewis, Columbus; William, Middleport and Leroy, Beckley, W. Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Ernestine Moodispaugh, Middleport; Mrs. Les (Lecta) Bush, Gallipolis; Mrs. Hazel Walker, Columbus; Mrs. Virginia Allen, Columbus and Mrs. Jewell Fields, Hartford, W. Va. He attended schools in West Virginia.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals with Rev. Ron Adams officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Dorsil McCoy, Roger Bush, James Bush, Robert Bush, Theodore Bailey and Doug Bean.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 23, 1977, Pg. 10
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner

Criner, James

In Loving Memory
Of James A. Criner, who departed this life May 24, 1905, aged 27 years, 3 months.
He was the son of William and Elizabeth Criner, the latter preceding him about five years ago. He was attending the Rio Grande College at the time of his death, had just finished a recitation at about 8 o'clock Wednesday, when he was suddenly seized with apoplexy. He went directly to his room at Mr. Shier's where he was found at 9:45 lying upon the floor unconscious. He never regained consciousness and passed away at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. He was brought to his home on Thursday, and his funeral was preached at Mina Chapel Friday afternoon, by Rev. H.B. Lewis, the interment following at Mound Hill cemetery. His death was a great shock to all his relatives and friends. James was of a kind and gentle dispostion, loved and esteemed by all who knew him. He was converted and united with the M.E. church last winter during the revival at Rocky Hill, Jackson Co. O., and lived a faithful christian. When death enters our home and takes our loved ones, it is hard to say God's will be done. He will be sadly missed by all his friends, but his soul will be at rest.

     GALLIPOLIS ~ Lena Walker Criner, 86, 14 Cruzet St., Gallipolis, died Friday, Sept. 4, 1992, at her residence. She was a homemaker. She was born Oct. 20, 1905 in Henderson, W.Va., daughter of the late Charles Walker and Iva Henry Walker Lee.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Phyllis) Rowland of Gallipolis; two sons, Odell Criner of Columbus, and Ervin Criner of Hilliard; two brothers, Lee Walker of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va. and Forrest Lee of Pomeroy; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Criner, on Jan. 1, 1991; three infant children; three sisters; and one brother.
     Graveside services will be held 2: p.m. Sunday at Pine Street Cemetery, with the Rev. Leland Allman and the Rev. Everett Delaney officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
Sunday, September 6, 1992
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner

Mrs. Criner Dead
Mrs. W. H. Criner died at her home in East Gallipolis Sunday evening at the age of 70. Mrs. Criner had been ill only a short time, her death resulting from the effects of a goiter. She was preceded by her husband in death eleven years, but is survived by six children; Edward, Sherman and Rudy Criner and Mrs. Lon Valentine of Gallipolis, Curtis of Columbus and Mrs. Frank Burns of Parkersburg, W.Va.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2: p.m. at Episcopal M. E. Church on Upper Second Avenue. Burial in Pine Street Cemetery in charge of Wetherholt & Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 27, 1931
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner Top of Page

DIED
Rossie Criner
Near Chambersburg, Gallia County, Ohio, on Tuesday, May 22, 1888, Rossie, son of Wm. and P. Criner, aged 3 years, two months and seven days. The lot of Divine Providence has been cast into the family lap and Rossie, the second born, the loved and cherished is taken.

     Rudy Criner, 92, of 14 Cruzet Street, Gallipolis, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, W.Va. He retired in 1969 as a carpenter at the Gallipolis Development Center.
     He was born Dec. 8, 1898 in Mason County, W.Va. to the late William and Prudence Crouse Criner.
He is survived by his wife, Lena Walker Criner, whom he married on Feb. 16, 1929 in Gallipolis. He is also survived by one daughter; Mrs. Herbert (Phyllis) Rowland, Gallipolis; two sons: Odell Criner, Columbus; and Ervin Criner, Hilliard; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
     Three children preceded him in infancy, along with four brothers, Sherman, Curtis, Edward and Ross, and two sisters, Ethel Burns and Cora Valentine.
     Graveside services will be held Friday at 2: p.m. at the Pine Street Cemetery with the Rev. Leland Allman and Rev. Everett Delaney officiating. Burial will be at the Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Willis Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 2, 1991
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner                                                                     Top of Page

Death of Vernie Criner
The little two-year-old son, Vernie, of Mr. and Mrs. John and Ina Criner, of Green township, near Mina Chapel, died Saturday night Oct. 31, 1908, of spinal meningitis. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. T. F. Carey Monday afternoon and burial by Wetherholt at Mina Chapel.

W.H. Criner Dead
     Mr. W. H. Criner of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., passed away at his home Sunday at 6:30 p.m. after a two weeks’ illness with Bright’s disease.
     Mr. Criner was 60 years of age and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Prudence Criner, and six children, Edward of Gallipolis Ferry, Curtis of Columbus, Mrs. Lon Valentine of this city and Sherman, Ethel and Rudy at home.
     The funeral services will be held at Epworth M.E. Church Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with burial following at Pine Street Cemetery by Wetherholt & Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune, Gallipolis, Ohio
August 22, 1920
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner Top of Page

Earl Cromley, Prominent Farmer, Civic Leader Found Dead Sunday
Earl Cromley, 66, a farmer residing on Rt. 554 between Bidwell and Rio Grande, died very suddenly Sunday evening. He was exercising his dog in a field near the family home when his death took place. When darkness fell and the dog came home alone, the neighbors started a search and he was found in the field at 7 p.m.
Mr. Cromley, a prominent farmer, was quite active in the affairs of the county and at the time of his death was a member of the Gallia County Board of Education, a post he had held for several years. He was active in many farm organizations and was a progressive farmer. A native of this county, he had spent his early years in Gallipolis and at one time was in charge of the horse drawn fire equipment of the city and an expert driver.

Moves to Nitro
     Shortly after the department became mechanized, he moved to Nitro, WV, where he was employed for several years. He returned to Gallia County in 1942 and operated the old John McCarley farm near Harrisburg until his retirement and removed to Bidwell.
     He was born in Gallipolis on Aug. 28, 1892 and survivors of his immediate family are Mrs. Nellie E. Birch of Bidwell and Justine Cromley of Findlay.
     Cromley served in WWI and was in France for 18 months. He was married to the former Goldie Gold on July 16, 1917 and she survives.

Taught Sunday School
He was a member of the Harris Grand and Harris Baptist Church, where he taught the young peoples Sunday School class for the past 15 years.
Funeral services will be held at the Harris Baptist Church at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Alfred Holley will officiate and Lafayette Post, American Legion will have a part in services. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery under the direction of the McCoy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

Pacific Veteran Dies At 44
     George E. (Dottie) Cromley, 44, a Gallipolis native, died in Cincinnati Veterans Hospital at 10:30 a.m. Monday. He was a veteran of the Pacific campaign in World War II and was wounded in action on New Guinea and never fully recovered from his war injuries. He had in recent years been a patient in the Chillicothe hospital and in recent months had been at Ft. Thomas prior to his final illness.
     Cromley was born in Gallipolis on April 3, 1914 and was the adopted son of George and Samantha Cromley. His late adopted father was a former member of the Gallipolis police department. He attended Gallipolis schools, and with the outbreak of World War II enlisted in the U. S. Air Force.
     He is survived by a half-brother, William Cromley, and two aunts and an uncle, Mrs. Grant Long, Mrs. Ray Johnson and Nelson Cromley, all of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services for him will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Vernon Shafer will officiate and burial will follow in Pine street cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s until the hour of the services.
     The VFW will supply pall bearers and the Lafayette Post, American Legion will furnish a color guard and firing squad for the last rites.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, August 13, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Dr. James M. Cromley died at his residence in Gallipolis on Sunday morning, January 5, at five o’clock. He had been sick for some time past. Dr. Cromley was a resident physician in Gallipolis for thirty-three years. He leaves a wife and six children -- two sons and four daughters.

[Note: Pine Street Cemetery 6/16/1814 - 1/5/1876, (however d. date should be 1/5/1873)]

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Wednesday, January 8, 1873
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Death of William Cromley
     Mr. Wm. Cromley, sick for the past twenty months but totally disabled for the past three weeks with kidney trouble and dropsy died at 4 o’clock this morning in his 68th year. He left a widow and children, Frank, Mrs. F. R. Hasler, of Jackson, Mrs. Mary Poling, of Jackson, Edward of Jackson, Mrs. August Reinwald of Huntington, Samuel of Mason county, W. Va., and Charles and George of this city. He was a brother of Mr. Frank Cromley and has been a resident of this city since a young man.
     He was a wagon maker and learned his trade here and followed the business until of late years, when he had not the health to follow it. He was a good citizen, good husband and affectionate father, beloved by all.
     His funeral services will be conducted at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon from his late residence. The burial will be by Wetherholt at the old Cemetery. He was a member of the Gallipolis Fire Department and it is likely there will be a large turnout of the members.

The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, July 13, 1892
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Rev. Arnold Richards Cromlish
     Rev. Arnold Richards Cromlish, 87, of Gallipolis, went to be with his Lord Friday evening July 14, 2000 at his residence. Born Jan. 25, 1913 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Harry Max Cromlish and the late Ora Lanthorne Cromlish.
     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,Reva Marie Moore Cromlish, by an infant son, Terry Cromlish and two sisters, Hilda and Gertrude and by three brothers, Howard, Kenneth and an infant brother.
     He was a minister with the Church of God, having served in various churches in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Minnesota.
     Cromlish is survived by his second wife, Eloise Taylor Cromlish, two daughters, Dottie (Howard) Towle of Los Angeles, CA; Linda (Rollin) Yeakle of Midland, MI; one son, David (Suzanne) Cromlish of Glendale, AZ; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; one brother, William "Buss" Cromlish of Gallipolis and two sisters, Anna Belle Martin of Springfield and Faye Manely of Middleport.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of God, with Rev. Paul Voss officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Monday from 2:30-5 and 7-9 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Jim and Craig Yeakle, Dan Fontanz, Harry Lee Fellure, Marion Caldwell and Roger Saunders.
     In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to either the Church of God Building Fund or to Holzer Hospice.

Mrs. Cromlish, 80, Died This Morning
Funeral Is Set For 2 [o'clock] Wednesday Ohio Chapel
     Mrs. Belle Houck Cromlish, age 80 years and 12 days, died at 6:40 this morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, J.L. and Edith Kemp, about a mile below the Gallipolis corporation line on Garfield Ave. Death was from heart trouble, after Mrs. Cromlish had been bedfast for 12 days.
     Decedent was born and reared in Clay Township and for the last 34 years had lived with the Kemps, who live back on the slope from Elmer Haffelt's home.
     Three other children beside Mrs. Kemp survive Mrs. Cromlish; Harry and Willie Cromlish of Gallipolis; Mrs. George Finley of Bladen; also 17 grandchildren and 13 g-grandchildren; a brother, George Houck, Columbus; a half-brother, Wilbur Force and a half-sister, Mrs. Della Myers, both of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday.

[Note: Stone..Mound Hill 1863-1943. Death Certificate...Mary Bell Cromlish born Jan. 6, 1863; died Jan. 18, 1943. Parents Warren Houck and Elizabeth Hall]

Death Claimed Mr. Cromlish This Morning
     Harry M. Cromlish, 78, a retired painter and resident of Lower River Road died at 9:20 a.m. today in Holzer Hospital. He had been a patient for 16 days and had been in failing health for ten years.
     Mr. Cromlish was the son of the late William Henry and Mary Belle Houck Cromlish and had been a lifelong resident of this county. He was one of six children. Two sisters survive are Mrs. Len (Edith) Kemp of Bidwell and Mrs. George (Mayme) Finley of Bladen; 3 brothers who preceded him in death are Elmer, William and Richard. He was Born in Gallipolis on Aug. 18, 1893.
     His marriage in Gallipolis was to the former Ora Lanthorne in 1910. She survives and also is a hospital patient. Six children who survive are William and Arnold, both of Gallipolis; Howard of Springfield; Mrs. Arthur (Annabella) Martin of Northup, Mrs. Clifford (Faye) Manley of Middleport and Kenneth of Gallipolis. Three children, Hilda, Gertrude and Ernest preceded him in death. There are 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
     The body is at the Miller's Home for Funerals. Arrangements will be announced later.

Daughter of Harry Cromlish Died At 9:30 This Morning
     Gertrude Cromlish, 15, daughter of Harry Cromlish, 116 Locust street, died at the Holzer Hospital at 9:30 this morning. She had been a patient there since March 18 but her death came suddenly. She was first treated and operated for mastoditis and had seemed to be getting along very well. But meningitis developed and this morning an abscess on the brain burst and caused her death.
     Mary Gertrude was 15 on March 10 and was a pupil in the Sixth grade and a member of the Church of God.
Surviving besides the parents, Harry and Ora Landthorn Cromlish, are these brothers and sisters: Arnold Cromlish, Springfield, O.; Mrs. Arthur (Annabelle) Martin, New Carlisle; William H., Clipper Mill; Faye and Kenneth at home, and Howard, Third ave. All four grandparents also survive; Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Landthorn and Mr. and Mrs. William Cromlish.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. H. M. Smith at Clay Chapel at 3 o’clock Sunday. Interment there by A. E. Tope.

[Note: According to her death certificate available at familysearch.org, she was born March 10, 1924, and died March 31, 1939.]

Mrs. Cromlish, 77, Claimed Early Today
     Mrs. Ora Edna Cromlish, 77, a resident of Rt. 1, Patriot, died at 4:30 a.m. today at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Pomeroy.
     She was born Nov. 28, 1893, in Huntington, WV, to the late William S. and Emily Clark Lanthorn. She resided most of her life in the Clipper Mill community. She married Henry Cromlish in 1910 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1962.
     Surviving include three sons, William of Gallipolis; Rev. Arnold Cromlish of Belding, MI; and Kenneth of Columbus; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Martin of Patriot and Mrs. Clifford Manley of Middleport. Two sons and two daughters preceded her in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller's Home for Funerals with burial following in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Reva Cromlish
     Reva Marie Cromlish, 71, of Route 2, Gallipolis (Shoestring Ridge community) died at 5:20 a.m. today in Holzer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the last several months.
     Born June 19, 1910, in Bidwell, daughter of Augustus and Neva McKnight Moore, she attended the First Church of God and was a member of the church Ladies Missionary Society.
     She married Arnold Cromlish, who survives, on June 2, 1934, in Gallipolis. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Dottie) Towle of Portugese Bend, CA and Mrs. Rollin (Linda) Yeakle of Midland, MI; a son David of San Jose, CA and four grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Rainey officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery near Mercerville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Richard Cromlish, son of Wm. Cromlish of near Clipper Mill, died at Camp Lee, Va., of pneumonia last week. We have no further particulars.

Death of Soldier
     The remains of Richard Cromlish, who died at Camp Lee, Friday, Oct. 4, arrived at Ravenswood, W. Va., Tuesday, Oct. 8, accompanied by military escort, and were buried there today.
     Richard married Elva Loyd [Lloyd] just one year ago the day of his death, at Ravenswood where he was employed on Gov. work. He was 27 years old. He was the youngest son of Wm. and Belle Cromlish of Clipper Mill, born and reared in Gallia county.
     He leaves wife, mother and father, two sisters and two brothers to mourn his loss.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, October 10, 1918
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Cromlish, Father & Two Sons
     A father and his two sons were apparently electrocuted late Saturday afternoon while attempting to install a CB antenna at their home on Shoestring Ridge. Dead are Roger L. Cromlish, Sr, 27, David B. Cromlish, 16, and Roger L. Cromlish, Jr., 18, all of Rt. 2, Gallipolis. The elder-Cromlish and son, David were dead on arrival at Holzer Medical Center following the 5:43 p.m. accident while Roger L. Cromlish, Jr, was dead on arrival at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
     Injured was Rick L. Holley, 27, formerly of Gallipolis, a West Virginia State Trooper, who was apparently visiting relatives nearby and helping with the installation. Holley was admitted to the Holzer Medical Center where the extent of his injuries was not known at press time Saturday night. According to the Gallia County Sheriff's Department, the incident occurred when the CB antenna they were holding struck an electric line.
     Dr. Donald R. Warehime, Gallia County coroner, was called to the scene but did not make an immediate ruling. Also called were the Mason and Gallia County Emergency Squads.

W. H. Cromlish Died This Morning
     William H. Cromlish, aged 85, passed away at 8:30 this morning at his home at Clipper Mills. He had suffered a good while from infirmities incident to his age and had been seriously ill the past week.
Some years ago Mr. Cromlish had a grocery store at Clipper mills and prior to that over a considerable period had peddled meat hereabouts.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Belle Cromlish; a sister, Miss Mary Cromlish, who lived with him, and these four children: Harry Cromlish, Locust street; Mrs. George (Mamie) Finley, Teens Run; Mrs. Edith Kemp, Olive street and William Cromlish, Clipper Mills.
     Funeral services will be held at the Entsminger Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Monday, but arrangements had not been completed when the foregoing lines were written.

     Eric Lanier Crosier, 35, a resident of the Park Central Hotel, Gallipolis, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Holzer Medical Center Sunday afternoon. Mr. Crosier was an asbestos worker for Local 80, Charleston, W. Va. He was born April 29, 1940, in Sweet Chalybeate, Va., son of Clinton Roscoe Crosier and Gertrude Baker Crosier, who survive.
     The following brothers and sisters survive: Herndon H. Crosier, Rockford, Ill.; Roscie C. Crosier, Covington, Va.; Gregory Crosier, Sweet Springs, W. Va.; Mrs. Minnie Humphreys of Gallipolis; Mrs. Odell (Phyllis) Martin, Pearisburg, Va. And Mrs. Ivan (Norma) Bailes, Pearisburg, Va.
     He was a member of the Forest Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sweet Chalybeate, Va.
     Funeral services will be held at the Shanklins Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Thursday afternoon. Burial will follow in the Bakers Cemetery in Sweet Springs, W. Va.
Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Friends may call at the Shanklins Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 5, 1976
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Cross, Louise

     Louise Cross, 67, Langsville died Thursday at Holzer Medical Center. Mrs. Cross was born January 15, 1919 at Sharon, w.Va., to the late William D. and Mary Etna Falin Basham. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Carol Basham, four brothers, James G., Sherman, Kenneth and Robert. She was a housewife and self-employed taxidermist.
     She is survived one daughter Mrs. Dallas (Judy) McQuire, Langsville; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Bessie Floccari, Middleport, Mrs. Pansy Owens, Bidwell, Mrs. Myrtle Jeffrey, Logan City, W. Va.; two brothers, Carl Basham, Bidwell and Howard Basham, Oceanside, Calif.
     Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Hunter Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Bales officiating. Burial will be in Mikes Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday 7 to 9 p.m.

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

Rites Sunday For Shooting Victim
     Funeral services for Charles E. Crouse, five year old son of Nathaniel, 37, and Mary Crouse, 22, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Swan Creek Chapel, Rev. E.V. Cremeens officiating. Burial will be made in Swan Creek Cemetery by Coleman R. Halley.
     Justice of the Peace, John H. Shato, acting coroner in the absence of Dr. Paul C. Foster, returned a verdict of "death by accidental shooting." The boy died Thursday afternoon eight or ten minutes after a bullet from a 22 caliber "Crackshot" target rifle entered his abdomen and came out his back.
The boy was in the front room of his uncle's house on Hazel Ridge back of Bladen. In the room with him were two brothers and a sister, Eugene 3,Thomas 1 and Ina 7. After the shot the boy walked into the next room of the house and fell.
     His father and uncle were working in a nearby field. Called to the scene of the tragedy, they started to remove the lad to his own home a short distance away. Witnesses say Charles looked up at his uncle and told him not to hurt him. He died shortly afterwards. Squire Shato found the long target rifle standing against the wall on its barrel. He found the bullet immediately inside the door and there was a trace of blood on the floor there.

Mrs. Crouse, 72, Died Sunday A. M.
Funeral Is Held Today At Swan Creek Chapel
     Mrs. Janie Barcus Crouse, 72, died at 12:50 Sunday morning on Hazel Ridge back of Eureka where she had lived with her youngest son, Nathan Crouse. She succumbed suddenly to a heart attack.
     Mrs. Crouse was a daughter of Alex and Sarah Ann Lewis Barcus and her whole life was spent in the section where she passed away. Her husband, Charles Crouse, died 18 years ago.
     Surviving children, besides the one named, are Joshua and Willie Crouse, Gallipolis; Charlie, Columbus, and Clemma, living near Eureka. There are six living brothers, Robert, John and Ross Barcus, all of Eureka; Sherman Barcus, Columbus; Tom and Stanley, Gallipolis.
     Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at Swan Creek Chapel, in charge of Rev. Earl Cremeens. Burial there by Coleman R. Halley. Mrs. Crouse was a member of Bethel Methodist Church.

Crouse, Lecta M.

IN MEMORY
     Into every home some time in life comes the Grim reaper, Death, and takes the very flower of our hearts and we think with the poet - "Into each life some rain must fall. Some days must be dark and dreary."
     Lecta M. Crouse, daughter of Mary and O. G. Waugh, was born February 28, 1905 and died July 15, 1926 at the Holzer hospital aged 21 years, 4 months and 15 days. United in marriage to Ammy Crouse in the summer of 1925. She was converted several years ago, and the writer remembers having seen her leave her place in the Choir and step out boldly to talk and pray with seekers at the altar like the true, Christian soldier that she was, we know, not what her trials and temptations were but what sweet consolation to know that just before her tired spirit winged its way to rest she put her arms around her husband's neck and drawing him down to her told him to take care of baby and meet her some day and we are made to think of God's word that says, "Blessed, are the dead who died in the Lord." The Lecta has gone and we know can never return yet we thank God than we can go to her if we trust Him to keep us prepared so that when we are called we too can say we are ready.
     Lecta was a dutiful obedient daughter, a kind, thoughtful sister and a faithful loving wife and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was an industrious home loving woman and her neighbors will miss the one who had been in their midst such a short time.
     While our hearts are saddened and it is only human nature for us to grieve for our loved ones yet we again remember the scripture that tells us to "weep not" and that "she is not dead but sleepth." Her death was only a step from this to a better life beyond for we read of the home prepared for the faithful as being a "City of Gold" and "neither shall there be any sickness or death nor any more crying and there is no night there."
     Besides her husband she leaves an infant daughter, Lecta Meryle, her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. waugh, a sister, Mrs. Everett Smith of Bladen, a brother, Heber and two half-sisters Gale and Dorris at home, and a grandmother, Mrs. John Glover, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago.
     Funeral was preached by Rev. L. A. Black

[Note: Buried Swan Creek Cemetery, Ohio Twp]

Gallipolis Paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

IN MEMORY
     Sarah Jane Crouse, who was born Aug. 24, 1873 and in the early morning of March 3, 1946, while the earth was yet wrapped in darkness and all was peaceful and serene she fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. She was 72 years, 6 months and 7 days.
     She was a daughter of Alexander and Sarah Barcus. She was married to Charles E. Crouse in 1891, who with her father and mother preceded her in death several years ago.
     The following children survive: Clark of Columbus, Ohio; Josuah and William H. of Gallipolis; Loamma of Bladen, Ohio and Nathan with whom she made her home. She had been in failing health for several years and unable to get about without help, but about 2 weeks previous to her death she had a fall from which she never recovered.
     Though her suffering was great she bore it patiently, never complaining and when the end was near she remarked beautifully "Of the strength she received from on High".
     She was a kind and devoted Mother and though we miss her from our midst here on earth, we feel "Our loss is Heaven's gain".
     There are the following brothers: Robert Barcus of Eureka; Thomas and Stanley of Gallipolis; Truman of Columbus, Ohio; John and Ross of Bladen, Ohio. Also 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Mrs. Crum Dead
Former Gallia County Girl, Died In Idaho As Result Of Operation
     Mrs. Wm Crum, nee Augusta Walters, who formerly taught penmanship in our public schools, died Wednesday of last week at her home at Blackfoot, Idaho. She had undergone an operation for appendicitis and died five days later. The news of her death was a great shock to her friends and relatives as in her last letter written March 27, she was in fine health.
     She was a daughter of Lieut. Frank Walters of Harrison tp., and 44 years of age. Mrs. Crum was a spendid instructor and very popular with all who knew her. After her marriage she lived in Colorado Springs, where her husband was a newspaper man. Later they moved to Idaho where he engaged in the hardware business and she taught school.
     Besides her parents, she is survived by two sons aged 12 and 11 years, brothers Commissioner J. B. Walters and Chas. Walters and sisters, Mrs. W. H. Clark, Mrs. Wm., Hadley, of San Diego, and Miss Lucy at home. The remains will be brought here for burial.

GALLIPOLIS - Josephine Cubbage, 98, died Friday in an Athens hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Jane Ray Cubbage. She was born in Gallia county on May 19, 1869. She was a retired school teacher. Surviving are two cousins, Mrs. Bertie C. Tarrier, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Harry McElhinney, Northup. McCoy-Wetherholt will announce funeral arrangements.

Aubrey Parker, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David Cunningham, was born Oct. 19, 1911, departed this life, Feb. 6, 1912, aged 3 months, 17 days. He leaves to mourn a father, mother, sister Alice and brother Orville, besides a host of relatives and friends who deeply feel the loss of the departed. Interment was at Salem Cemetery by Undertaker Myers.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Bethesda News Notes
Thursday, February 15, 1912
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Curnutte, J.J.

     J.J. Curnutte, 73, Rt. 1, Gallipolis (Mill Creek Road), died at 12:30 a.m. today in Hozer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the past two years.
     Born March 10, 1911, at Hughston, W.Va., son of the late Charles and Belle Platt Curnutte, he was a retired miner and operated a carryout at Kanauga eight years before his retirement. He was member of the First church of the Nazarene at Gallipolis.
     He married MIldred Hartwell on Dec. 26, 1930, and she preceded him in death on Dec.5, 1982. He was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Ray Curnutte, on Sept. 16, 1982, and by trree sisters and a brother.
     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Sharon) Moles of Rt. 1, Gallipolis; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother Earl Curnutte of St. Albans, W.Va.; and two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Howell and Mrs. Art (Ruth) Wroblewski, both of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bob Madison officiating, Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Gallipolis Tribune
February 25, 1985
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Curry, Kenneth E.

     Funeral services for Kenneth E. Curry, 45, a native of Gallipolis, will be held 10 a. m. Friday at the Rullman Funeral Home, 219 Mechanic St., Aurora, Ind. Friends may call at the funeral home between 4 and 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Aurora.
     Mr. Curry, an executive salesman with the Crosset Co. in Cincinnati, died Monday evening in Holmas Hospital, Cincinnati. He had been ill the past year.
     He was born July 29, 1934, in Gallipolis, son of Sam Curry, Grove City, and Catherine Leonard, Aurora. He was twice married, first to Carol Jane Ball, Gallipolis, who survives, along with two sons, Mike and Mark Curry, both of Galipolis. He is also survived by his second wife, Bebe, of Aurora.
     A 1952 graduate of Gallia Academy High School where he was an outstanding athlete, Curry was employed by the Evans Grocery Co., before moving to Cincinnati in 1967.
     Memorials may be given to Hospice of Cincinnati, 2139 Auborn Ave., 45219.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 1980
Transcribed by J. Farley

Curry, Lavisa

Death Of Mrs. Curry
     Mrs. Lavisa Ann Curry, wife of Mr. Lewis Curry of Pine Street died in her sleep sometime during Christmas night. No arrangements at this writing has been made for her funeral services; but it is known that Rev. L.L. Magee will conduct the services at her late home and that the interment will be at the Pine Street Cemetery by Wetherholt.
     Mrs. Curry was a daughter of the late Zachariah Denay and Mrs. Mary Denney, now in her 80th year. She left besides her husband, several children Miss Jennie Cowan of Cincinnati, by another husband; Mrs. Laura Price of Nelsonville, Mrs. Etta Williams, wife of Mr. Arthur Williams of Muncie, IN; Mr. Peter Curry of Columbus; Mrs. Kate Oliver, wife of Mr. Jas. Oliver of Maple Avenue.
     Of her parents' family she is survived by Mrs. Mary Curry, widow of the late Benjamin Curry, Mrs. Joseph Dealey of Lafayette, IN; Missess Lida, Winnie and Madelaine at home; Mrs. Emanuel McConnell and brothers, George of this city and Zach of Cincinnati. To all these her death came as a grievous shock. She had been afflicted a year or more with violent attacks of stomach trouble from which after much suffering she would recover.
     Christmas night she went over to Mr. Oliver's to see her little grandson's Christmas tree, an elaborate affair prepared for him and while there was taken with one of the attacks. She was assisted home but passed a bad night and suffered greatly through Christmas Day. She was given medicine at 9 o'clock that evening and growing easy Mrs. Williams lay down beside her, Mr. Curry occupying another room. All were more or less worn out with their vigils and slept soundly. At seven o'clock Mr. Curry awoke and went in the room where she and Mrs. Williams lay and turned out the lamp. Supposing both to be yet asleep, he paused a moment by his wife and not detecting her breathing, placed his hand upon her to find her cold and stiff in death with her daughter lying unconscious of the fact and sound asleep. She was in her 59th. year and a kind an affectionate wife and mother whose death is a great bereavement to family and friends.

     Rachel (Jennie) Curry, 82, a resident of 531 Fourth Ave., died Thursday afternoon in the Monterey Nursing Center, Grove City, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Sherman and Catherine Burns Cox, born in Gallipolis on March 10, 1891. She was a lifelong resident of Gallipolis.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, W. W. Curry. Two daughters survive, Mrs. Virgil Saunders, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Jack Kelley, Grove City. One son, Sam, Grove City, survives. Six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Herbert Spencer, Kanauga, survives.
     She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at the McCoy-Wetherholt-Moore Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

[3/10/1891 - 1/3/1974]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 4, 1974
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Rosa Ann Curry Claimed By Death
Rosa Ann Curry, 77, was buried in Parkersburg Feb. 15. She died of a heart ailment after a long illness. She was a daughter of George and Eliza Curry, Gallipolitans, and taught in Parkersburg schools for more than 50 years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Jackson and Mrs. Mrtyle McDougle.

[Note: From the death certificate (WV Vital Research Records/Death) her name on the certificate is Rosa Adelaide; date of birth February 26, 1872; date of death February 13, 1949; mother's name Eliza Jane White. She is buried at Riverview CE in Parkersburg.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1949, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Curry-Brock file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Samuel Curry, 78, Died This Morning
Rites 2 Monday With Interment At Pine Street
     Samuel Curry, believed to have been a lifelong resident of Gallipolis, died about 1 o’clock this morning at his home, the third house above Locust on Fourth. He was 78 years old. For years Mr. Curry was a cook on steamboats and in local restaurants, but lately his health had been failing steadily and he had been confined to his home.
     He was a son of Thomas and Elizabeth Richardson Curry and his passing leaves but one survivor of his generation of the family - his sister, Mrs. Olive Curry of Charleston.
     Mrs. Curry died in 1929 and these children survive: Clarence, Beach Bottom, W. Va.; Wilbur W. Curry, who lives near his father’s home; Earl and Marie Curry, both at the parental home.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Monday at the parlors of George J. Wetherholt & Sons, with Rev. W. Scott Westerman in charge. Burial in Pine Street cemetery.

[Note: 12/7/1866~2/2/1945]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, February 2, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

W.W. Curry Dies Sunday After Second Stroke
Services Set Tuesday For Grocery Operator, Bedfast Since 1944
     Wilbur William (Pat) Curry, 68, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Holzer Hospital of a stroke he suffered about 10:30 a.m. last Thursday at his home, 531 Fourth Ave. The fatal stroke was his second - July 8, 1944, he had a cerebral hemorrhage, which made him bedfast ever since, forcing his retirement from the grocery business in which he had been employee and manager for most of his life.
     Nevertheless, he was able to write numerous letters to the editor of The Daily Tribune through much of the last year or two, many of them on historical subjects relating to Gallipolis. He had just finished a letter to the editor on the subject of the Legion carnival when he had his stroke Thursday, and it will be published within the next few days.
     Known as Pat Curry to many friends, a nickname he acquired as a youth when he was employed at the Thompson-Francis foundry as a stove molder (he worked with Joseph Elmer Walker, 61, who also died Sunday), he was known to other friends as Webb Curry.
     For 17 years he was manager of the A and P store on State St., near the Third Ave. corner, but when it was merged with the supermarket, he started his own store on that site, calling it the State St. Market, in 1939.
     His first job was with the Tabit grocery, corner of Second Ave. and Court St., where the Lafayette Hotel now is. That store and other stores on the corner burned down in January, 1919.
     Born May 10, 1891, in Gallipolis to Samuel and Emma Canterberry Curry, Pat Curry is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jennie Cox Curry; two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Lucille) Saunders, and Mrs. Jack (Lois) Curry, Gallipolis; a son Samuel Curry, Gallipolis; and six grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister also survive: Earl Curry, Gallipolis, Clarence Curry, Beach Bottom, W. Va., and Miss Marie Curry, Gallipolis.
     Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wetherholt Funeral Home, the Rev. Leonard A. Donnally, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church (of which decedent was a member), officiating. Burial will be made in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 23, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

     Cline Eustace Curtis, 87, 849 Lower River Rd., Gallipolis, died Saturday night in Christian Anchorage Nursing Home, Marietta.
     Born June 28, 1895, in Huntington, W. Va., son of the late William and Harriet Bell Loving Curtis, he was a bookkeeper for First Huntington National Bank, moving to Gallipolis following his retirement in 1962.
     Surviving are two daughters, Bonnie Lou Baird of Marietta, and Barbara Sue Curtis of Gallipolis, two grandchildren and two sisters.
     Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, with Rev. H. H. Harrison officiating. Arrangements are by McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta.

Cutler, Adeliza Permelia Carter

     Mrs. Adeliza Cutler died at her home in this city March 29, 1914, at the age of 70 years, death being due to cancer. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church, Rev. A.A. Oestreich, the pastor officiating, and Rev. E.H. Goodell of the Methodist assisting. Internment was in the Washington cemetery.
     Adeliza Carter was born at Gallipolis, Ohio, March 19, 1844. At twelve years of age she came to her grandparents to Floyd County, Iowa. She was married to B. M. Cutler, April 28, 1861, and came to Worthington in February, 1896. To them were born six children, two having died in childhood. There remains to mourn the loss of a mother and a companion, the husband, B.M. Cutler of Worthington and four children: Frank W. Cutler of Worthington, Mrs. W.P. Glasgow of Tacoma, Washington, Earl W. Cutler of Tacoma, Washington and Mrs. A.T. Latta of Worthington; also her aged mother, Mrs. Phoebe Carter of Nashua, Iowa.
     Mrs. Cutler joined the Baptist church in the year 1876 and as long as health permitted was a faithful and loyal member of the church of her choice. She has been an invalid since 1880, having spent the first twelve years of that time bedfast. She was getting better so that she could do for herself again when the dread disease of which she died took hold of her and for the last five or six years she has been a patient sufferer until death released her.

[Note: Her death certificate has the death date of March 28th. The grandparents referred to are David C. and Easter (Griswold) Ripley. Although Phebe (Ripley) Carter is stated as the mother above and on the death certificate, it appears she lived most of her young life with her grandparents. It might be assumed that William B. Carter is her father.]

Washington Globe, April 2, 1914
Located by Val Fisher 2009
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Former Nurse Director Dies Friday Night
     Miss Mary H. Cutler, a resident of 607 First Ave., died at 7 p.m. Friday in Holzer hospital. She had been a patient since Oct. 15, following a coronary attack.
     Miss Cutler, registered nurse, was the retired director of the Holzer School of Nursing. Prior to coming to Gallipolis she had held a similar position at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. She was a member and Past Regent of French Colony Chapter, Daughter of the American Revolution, Riverside Study Club, and The First United Presbyterian church.
     The body is at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home. Announcement of funeral services and other biographical material will await the arrival of her two sisters.

Gallipolis Man Taken By Death
Charles C. Cutshaw, aged 57 years, former resident of Marietta, died at his home in Gallipolis on Wednesday following an illness of several months. The body is received by the Doudna and McClure Undertaking establishment and funeral services will be held there on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Oak grove.
Mr. Cutshaw was a son of the late Shepherd and May Reynolds Cutshaw. He was born near Moss [missing word] on May 17, 1877. He was united in marriage with Miss Lille Thorn a number of years ago and she survives with a daughter, Mary Virginia Cutshaw;also two step-children Charles Fouss and Mrs. Emily Forth. Brothers and sister of the deceased are Shannon Cutshaw of Warren, George Cutshaw of Huntington WV and Mrs. Belle Shaw of Gallipolis.

[Note: Death Certificate...Charles Curtis Cutshaw was born May 18, 1877; died Feb. 6, 1935 aged 57 years, 8 months and 21 days. Burial Marietta, Ohio]

Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 1935
From the Debbie Carter Evans Collection
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Crown City Man’s Brother Dies In W. Va.
     C. W. Cyrus, 81, brother of Mrs. Bertha Dillon of Eureka and Mrs. Erma McClure of Crown City, died Tuesday at his home in Wayne, W. Va., after an illness of several months.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Christener Fraley, five sons, Dewey of Huntington, Tom of Lavalette, W. Va., Gallie of Rt. 2, Wayne, W. Va., Homer and Silas at home; four daughters, Mrs. Hasten Arthur and Mrs. Manis Stephens of Rt. 1, Wayne, Mrs. Henry Blankenship of Lavalette and Mrs. Lemmie Adkins of Wayne. A surviving brother is Thomas Cyrus of Indianapolis, Ind. There are 48 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Crockett Baptist Church. Rev. Richard Kyle and Rev. Frank Pinkerman will officiate and burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery at Wayne.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, July 30, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron