Eachus, Frank F.

Frank F. Eachus Dies Wednesday
     Frank F. Eachus, 80, veteran Gallipolis barber, national horseshoe pitching champion and erstwhile amateur minstrel, died at his home, 37 1/2 Court St., at 4:15 p. m. Wednesday. In failing health for several months, he had been in a critical condition for the past week and lapsed into a coma several days ago. Death was due to a heart condition.
     Always a sports enthusiast, Eachus had followed the Gallipolis Blue Devils to their encounter with Middleport this fall and had pitched horseshoes as late as this summer. From 1914 to 1921 he held the national horseshoe pitching championship which he won at the first organized championship match at the Ohio State Fair in the first year of that period. The match was sponsored by the Scripps-McRae newspapers and Eachus gained nationwide fame with pictures and stories about his prowess appearing in such national magazines as Saturday Evening Post.
     Eachus introduced the open shoe type of horseshoe pitching and to the end he was intensely interested in the sport. At the time of his death he was district manager of the Ohio Horseshoe Pitchers' Association.
     For 60 years Eachus followed the barber trade- 48 years of that period in the same Court St. location where he passed his last days. In 1946 he discontinued his public barber shop but continued to barber by appointment until about two months ago.
     Another facet of the decedent's many interests was his participation in amateur minstrels as an end man, blackface comedian, and banjoist. Teaming up with the late Frank Norton, his performances hereabouts are legendary.
     Born Nov. 30, 1872, at Patriot, the son of George W. and Martha Campbell Eachus, he married Rose Allison at the home of her parents on Sandfork on April 5, 1893. She died in 1940. The last survivor of his family, he was preceded in death by a brother Thomas S. and two sisters, Miss Ida, and Mrs. Mollie Tope.
     Surviving are two sons, Ben, manual arts teacher at GAHS and Ned, Gallipolis, and a daughter, Chloe, at home. Five grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. V. Stone at the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home on Friday at 2:30 p. m. with burial following at Mound Hill Cemetery. The body will be at the funeral home where friends may call after 4 p. m. Thursday.

[Note: From death certificate date of death October 28, 1953.]

Newspaper (prob. late October or early November 1953, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Eachus file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Eachus, George W.

In Memory of G[eorge] W. Eachus.
     On the calm, peaceful evening of July 9th, 1896, when myraids[sic] of silvery stars shone in cloudless blue, the evening zephyrs sighed through the quivering leaves and lulled our father to a sweet repose that knows no waking; and after years of suffering he rests in peace.

Softly the night o'er our sad home was creeping: Brightly the stars shone in heaven's blue dome, When the death angel came at God's bidding And bore our dear father home. Our once happy home is now darkened with sorrow, Our hearts bowed in grief, that once were so light, Since at his bed side in life's greatest anguish, We whispered the sad words, 'Good night.' We have laid, gently laid his precious body, To peacefully rest in the silent  grave; 'Tis the Lord who hath taken him from us, 'Twas the Lord who unto us gave.

Then blessed be the name of our Savior! He will call us to Him one by one, For He doeth in love whatever is best, O God, may Thy will e're be done. When we at last gather home to mansions above, With our loved ones who have gone on before; Oh what joy that will be If we are all, all there at home to part no more. Soon our broken home circle will be renewed, And loved ones we soon will be joining; Then no more we will bid our father 'good night,' But in heaven we'll bid him 'good morning.

The Gallipolis Journal
Tuesday July 28, 1896
Transcribed and Submitted by Linda Tope Trent                                                 Top of Page

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Eachus, Ida

Miss Ida Eachus Dies from Injuries
Never Fully Regained Consciousness after Being Struck Last Thurs.
     Miss Ida Eachus who was struck last Thursday evening by the automobile driven by Frank Allen, succumbed to her injuries at the Holzer hospital at 11:15 this Monday morning, having never completely regained consciousness since the accident occurred.
     She was born at Patriot, O., the daughter of Martha and George Eachus, both having preceded her in death. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: T.S. Eachus and Mrs. Mollie Tope all of this city.
     She has occupied the position as teacher of art in the local schools for the past seven years and possessed many lovable qualities which made her a wide circle of friends, who will be deeply grieved by her sad and untimely death.
     The funeral of the late Miss Ida Eachus will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 from the Methodist Church with interment to follow at Mound Hill cemetery by Wetherholt and Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 16, 1930
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Eachus, Martha Bing

Death of Mrs. [Campbell] Eachus.
     Mrs. Martha Bing Eachus died at Patriot, O., Friday, May 18, 1906. Her funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m., at the M.E. Church, of Patriot, by Rev. W.W. Weiser, the burial by Wetherholt following at Salem cemetery.
     Mrs. Eachus was the daughter of Foster and Margaret Campbell, and was born in this county 71 years ago, and was the widow of George W. Eachus, who died about ten years ago. She is survived by four children, Mrs. W. G. Tope, of Boggs P.O., this county, sons T.S. and F.F. Eachus, of this city and Miss Ida Eachus, at home. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Ruff, of Centerville.
     She had been a member of the M.E. Church at Patriot from childhood and was not only respected for her many virtues, but was beloved by all who knew her for her kind and womanly ways."

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday May 22, 1906
Transcribed and Submitted by Linda Tope Trent

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Eachus, Rose (Allison)

Mrs. F. Eachus Died This Morning Of Pneumonia
Funeral To Be Held At 2 Friday At M. E. Church Here
     Mrs. Frank Eachus , aged 67, died of pneumonia about 5 o'clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital. She had been seriously ill ever since she was taken there last Saturday, and yesterday those at her bedside despaired of her recovery. She contracted a severe cold a week ago and had been in poor health a year or more.
     Though she had an extensive acquaintance [sic], Mrs. Eachus's interests were centered to a marked degree in her home and family and she gave them constantly the full measure of devotion. All her married life she had been a resident of Court street and most if not all of the time had lived in the same building or at least near where her husband conducted a barber shop.

Born In Addison Tp.
     Her maiden name was Rose Allison. She was the daughter of Henry W. and Ann Provens Allison and was born Jan. 18, 1873. Her birthplace was the large house standing on the river bank between Kanauga and Georges Creek, but most of her girlhood was spent in Walnut tp. where her father was a leading citizen until his death. Her mother lost her life in a fire that destroyed her home two years ago this month- the shadow of which tragedy ever thereafter darkened the path trod by Mrs. Eachus.
     The marriage of Frank Eachus and Rose Allison occurred on April 5, 1893. Three children survive: Ben Eachus, local high school teacher; Ned Eachus, operator of a radio shop, and Miss Chloe, at home. There are four grandchildren- Ben's three sons, Tom, Dan and Joe, and Ned's daughter, Mary Joan.
     Also surviving are two brothers and one sister: Mrs. Zelda Gates...rest of obit is missing.

In another clipping--

Mrs. Eachus' Nephews Chosen Pall Bearers
     Six nephews have been selected to serve as pall bearer at the funeral of Mrs. Frank Eachus, to be held at Grace church at 2 o'clock Friday: Foster, Ray, Walter, Henry and Floyd Allison and Luther Maddy.
Friends of the decedent or of the family may call at the Elias Wetherholt funeral home from 7 to 10 tonight and prior to 1 o'clock tomorrow. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery.

[Note: From death certificate death date April 3, 1940.]

Newspaper (prob. April 1940, Gallipolis) clippings found in Simmerman files, Eachus file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                             Top of Page

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Eachus, Thomas Sawyer

T. S. Eachus, Retired, Died Here Last Night
Unobtrusive But Popular Resident Succumbs To Long Illness--
Funeral Services Will Be Held At State Street Home At 2 [pm] Thursday.
     Thomas S. Eachus, retired optometrist and a most estimable citizen, died at 6:45 last evening at his home 88 State street. He was 78 years old last September. His condition was known to be critical and death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Eachus suffered a stroke five years ago and there had been a steady decline in his health and strength thereafter. In 1938 he sold his business and practice to Dr. R. D. Thomas and retired.

Lived In West
     Thomas Sawyer Eachus (the middle name was conferred in recognition of a family relationship and not because of the fictional character of that name) was born in Patriot Sept. 14, 1867. He was the older son of George and Martha Campbell Eachus.
     When a young man Mr. Eachus went to Denver and for two years was employed as a machinist by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway. Later he was located a while at Decatur, Ill., as a salesman for the Ohio Whip Company and then transferred to Ohio by that concern.
     In 1911 Mr. Eachus opened a jewelry store and watch repair stand in the building now housing the Lafayette pool room and next door to the Lafayette Hotel. Six years later he sold this business to Orin Thomas and John Kuhn, this move being prompted by his health.
     In 1920 Mr. Eachus became a registered optometrist and practiced his new profession on the floor above the store he had established and made a success of it.
     It was 41 years ago next Feb. 17 that Mr. Eachus and Miss Ina Wallace of this city were married. Just recently they vacated the old Dages property at the corner of Fourth and Locust, where they lived for a number of years. At the same time they acquired and proceeded to remodel their present home, which was the girlhood home of Mrs. O. O. McIntyre.
     Surviving the decedent beside the devoted wife and companion are a sister and a brother, Mrs. Mollie Tope and Frank F. Eachus, the barber, both residents of Court street.
     Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Thursday, in charge of Rev. W. Scott Westerman. Interment will be made in Mound Hill cemetery by Elias Wetherholt. Pall bearers will be selected from the relatives.
     The death of Tom Eachus takes from Gallipolis an upright and worthy man; a man who found the greater happiness in giving to others and doing countless kindnesses from day to day; a man who had the confidence and esteem of all who came in contact with him. Some years ago a group of his friends urged him to be a candidate for an important office; and though interested in politics he promptly disclaimed any desire or intention of becoming a candidate for political post. He preferred the simple life and was primarily interested in his home, near relatives, and old cronies.

[Note: From death certificate date of death January 14, 1941.]

Newspaper (prob. January 1941, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Eachus file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Eads, Lillie L.

Death of Mrs. Eads
     Mrs. Lillie L. Eads, wife of John W. Eads, died Wednesday morning after a short illness, leaving a husband and three children, Ethel, aged 10, Walter 8, and John, 5 years of age.
     The family had moved here from Huntington a few days ago and had not got settled. Besides her immediate family, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McQuaid, brothers A. W., Frank, John, Harry, Orean and Harper and three sisters, Mrs. Jas. Ferguson, Misses Lorena and Edith McQuaid. She was a most excellent lady and her death will bring sorrow to many friends.
     The funeral services will be held this morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ferguson, by Rev. Cherrington, interment following at Pine Street cemetery by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, March 20, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Eads, Roy Basil

Roy Basil Eads
     Gallipolis -- Word has been received here that Roy Basil Eads, a former Gallipolis resident, was killed and his wife and 12 year-old daughter were injured in a traffic accident Friday at Orlando, Fla. Eads is a native of Mason County. His wife is reported in satisfactory condition and his daughter in critical condition at Orange Memorial Hospital at Orlando. The son of Oddie and Birdie Florence Duncan Eads, the victim was employed by the City of Orlando.
     The body will be brought to Miller's Funeral Home for burial. Arrangements will be announced.

Athens Messenger
June 7, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker                                                         Top of Page

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Eagle, Clyde

Clyde Eagle, 81, Succumbs
     Clyde E. Eagle, 81, a retired farmer, and former operator of a furniture store at Vinton, died at 12:15 a.m. today in Holzer hospital. He had been a patient there for several weeks.
     Mr. Eagle was born near Vinton on Dec. 13, 1883, son of the late Henry and Maria Eagle. His marriage to the former Cora Matthews took place in January, 1906, and she preceded him in death on July 31, 1964.
     He is survived by a daughter and a son, Mrs. Ellis (Helen) Halley of Columbus and Robert Eagle of Vinton, there are three grandhchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Eagle was a member of the Vinton Council, and was a Vinton school bus driver for 19 years. He attended the Vinton Methodist church.
     Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Vinton Methodist church. Rev. Jack Stuttler and Rev. Elmer Geisler will officiate, and burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park under the direction fo the McCoy Funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon and evening. Honorary pall bearers will be G.P. Ewing, S.E. Denney, G.V. Casto, Roy Huntley, Mitchell Webb, and O.E. Parsons. Active pall bearers will be Dale Gleason, Ish Algerbright, Arthur Wheeler, Kelley Huntley, Dan Evans and Everette G. George.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 9, 1965
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Eagle, Cora Matthews

Mrs. Eagle, 78, Claimed Today
     Mrs. Cora Matthews Eagle, 78, a lifelong resident of Vinton, died at 5:30 a.m. today in Holzer Hospital. She had been hospitalized for several weeks.
     Mrs. Eagle was born at Vinton on Sept. 1, 1885, daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Cardwell Matthews. Her marriage to Clyde Eagle took place in January, 1906, and he survives, being a hospital patient after suffering a fractured hip. A daughter and son who survive are Mrs. (Ellis) Helen Halley of Powell, and Robert Eagle of Vinton. There are three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. A
brother, Dr. Donald Matthews of Dresden, O., survives.
     Mrs. Eagle was a member of the Vinton Methodist church. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday. Rev. Jack Stutler will officiate, and burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McCoy Funeral home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 31, 1964
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Eagle, Robert H.

     Robert H. Eagle, 87, of Bidwell, formerly of the Vinton Community, passed away in
Holzer Medical Center Monday, April 12, 2004. He was a bus driver for the Gallia County Schools, who retired in 1981 following thirty years of service. He was also a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Porter. Bob enjoyed all sports including Coon Field Trials.
     He was born Oct. 4, 1916, in Vinton, a son of the late Clyde Ernest Eagle and Cora Matthews Eagle. He married Emma Parsons on Nov. 19, 1938, in Catlettsburg, Ky., and she survives with two children, Larry (Phyllis) Eagle of Bethesda, Ohio, and Janice (Robert) Zarbaugh of Groveport; four grandhchildren, Linnette (Bryan) Grove of Pittsburgh; Tiffany (Dustin) Chapin of Jacksonsville, Fla.; Kimberly Ann (Charlie) Graham of Gahanna; and Robert (Bobbi) Kinker of Gahanna;; seven great-grandchildren, Abigail Grove, Brendan Grove, D.J. Chapin, Carson Chapin, Nathan Chapin, Lauren Graham, Kellie Graham and Allena Kinker; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by one grandson, James Matthew Kinker and one sister, Helen Halley.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with the Rev. Pat King, officiating. Burial will follow in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m, Tuesday, April 13, 2004. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 101 Porter Road, Bidwell, OH 45614.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 13, 2004
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                             Top of Page

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Eagle, William H.

Death of William H. Eagle
     On Thursday last Mr. William H. Eagle died at his residence on Second Street, after a painful illness of several weeks. He was born August 15th, 1818, in Raccoon Township, this county. He remained there until August, 1877, when he removed to this city, at which time he gave up active business to enjoy a well earned competency. October 13th, 1858, he married Miss Margaret A. Womeldorff, by whom he leaves three sons, Oscar, Sherman and Roscoe.
     The funeral took place on Saturday last, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Rev. Mr. Stubbins conducted the service, with Messrs. Hayward & Son as undertakers. The remains were taken to Mt. Zion for burial.
     Mr. Eagle was a man who enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. He was an indulgent father, a kind  neighbor, and above all an honest man. The family have the sincere sympathy of many friends.

[Note: his tombstone is found in Mound Hill rather than in Mt. Zion.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 24, 1888
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Eakin, William

Farmer Dragged to Tragic Death by Scared Horse
William Eakin, 84, Comes To Sad End At Home Near Cadmus Wednesday
     Caught in the harness of the horse he intended to take to the field to work, William Eakin, aged 84, was dragged to his death just after noon, Wednesday, while his grandson, Don Eakin, 21, was forced to look on as the tragedy occurred.
     Mr. Eakin had gone to the barn at his home near Sand Fork Church following his noon day meal and endeavored to mount the horse he expected to work during the afternoon. The horse shyed as mounting was attempted and in some way the man’s foot caught in the trace chains. The horse started to run , dragging the aged farmer with him. The man was dragged for approximately a hundred and fifty yards to an open gap where a large spike nail tore a nasty wound that laid back a portion of his scalp as large as one’s hand and probably fractured his skull.
     The grandson who rushed after the frightened animal gathered up his grandfather and carried him to the house, but he had expired almost by the time the house was reached.
     The deceased had lived in Walnut township all of his life. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Bell Parker who lived with her father, and Bert Eakin of Detroit. One maiden sister also survives who made her home with her brother.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Brewer at Sand Fork church Friday at 10 a.m. with burial in charge of O. E. Elliot following in the cemetery there.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, May 8, 1930
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Eakins, Earl J.

     On Thursday, July 20th, 1882, Earl J. Eakins, son of William L. and Minerva C. Eakins, aged two months and 15 days. Funeral services on Friday, 21st, conducted by Rev. A. Wiseman.

Gallipolis Journal
August 3, 1882
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Eakins, Parnie

Death of Mrs. Eakins
     Mrs. Eakins, wife of Dr. J. Eakins, who distressing illness has frequently been mentioned in the Tribune, departed this life Monday noon. The funeral services will be conducted at her late home in Patriot Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The internment will follow at Centerville.
     Mrs. Eakins was a daughter of Hon. L. M Beman and a most estimable lady with a large circle of friends who will grieve at her departure, Dr. Eakins and her motherless ones, will have the deepest sympathy of all.
     Mrs. Parnie Eakins, wife of Hon. Jehu Eakins, was laid to rest at Centerville in the old family burying ground beside her mother this Wednesday forenoon. She was a splendid Christian woman and greatly devoted to religious and educational interests, a member of the Baptist Church at Sand Fork and she and husband generally attended there. She was a daughter of Hon L. M. Beman of Centerville and left one sister, Mrs. Thomas of Jackson, other sister, Mrs. Morgan, having preceded her to the other land. A brother also survives to mourn her departure, Mr. M. Beman, cashier of the bank, of which her father is the President. A long list of friends will mourn the loss of a lady that all who knew, praised for her many graces and virtues. Her husband has our deepest sympathy

[Note: buried Beman Cemetery, Perry Township]

Gallipolis Paper(s)
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Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

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Eakman, William S.

Wm. S. Eakman Taken Today
     William S. Eakman, 79, prominent farmer of Rt. 1, Patriot died in Holzer Hospital at 2:10 a.m. today. He had been a patient there since June 10. He had farmed in the Patriot community for 48 years and was a member of the Red Men Lodge at Cadmus, Cadmus Grange and of the Olive Methodist Church for 45 years.
     He was born in this county on Feb. 3, 1880, to the late Euria and Nancy Dalton Eakman. He married Addie Rice July 3, 1911. She survives along with a son and daughter, Wendell Eakman of Dayton and Mrs. George J. (Marcine) Etppright of Austin, Tex., a brother and sister, Grover Eakman of Arabia and Mrs. John (Goldie) Hefner of Ironton. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
     Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Olive Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2: p.m. Friday, and the body will lie in state at the church for an hour prior to the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 2, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Earwood, Nathan

     On Friday, January 28, 1898, death removed Mr. Nathan Earwood, of Clay Township. He was born in North Carolina, in the year if 1811, and at the time of death was in his 87th year. He had been three times married and was the father of fifteen children, ten boys and two girls by his first wife, and one boy and two girls by his last wife. Besides wife he leaves nine children. The funeral services were conducted from his late home last Sunday morning, at 10 o’clock, Rev. John Porter, officiating, burial at the Earwood graveyard, by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday Feb. 5, 1898
Transcribed by Mary James

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Eblin, Edna Carrie

Mrs. Edna Carrie Eblin
     Edna Carrie Eblin, daughter of William and Elizbaeth Lewis, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, May 26, 1888 and departed this life August 16, 1916, at the age of 28 years, 2 months and 21 days. One December 24, 1907, she was united in marriage to William Eblin. To this union were born three children; two of whom are living; one child, Mildred Louise, having preceded her mother to the Home beyond.
Edna united with the Advent Church, December 12, 1901 and from that time she has put her trust in a Higher Power.
     She has been afflicted for some time; all that kind hearts and willing hands could do was done to save her, but God thought best to take her Home. She bore her long suffering with patience until the end came. On the morning of her death she told her husband she was tired and wanted to sleep. Jesus said, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy-laden and I will give you rest" and she fell asleep in Jesus arms.
     Edna is survived by her husband, two children, Lando and Marjorie, father and mother, two brothers and three sisters. Emory of Columbus, Fred of Hogsett, W. Va., Mrs. Anna Wallingford of Chillicothe, Mrs. Mabel Hazletts of Portland, O., and Miss Bessie at home.

A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled The boon his love had given. And though the body moulders here, The soul is safe in Heaven.

     The funeral services were held at Bethel M. E. Church last Friday afternoon. Burial was in the church cemetery by undertaker Stevers of Mercerville. The pall bearers were Mrs. Dora Walden, Mrs. Anna
Barcus, Mrs. Sadie Irion, Addie Jeffers, Garnet Landthorn and Mabel Craft.

Gallipolis paper
August 16, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Eblin, Ellen Rosetta

Mrs. Eblin Dies
     Mrs. Ellen Rosetta Eblin, 76, is dead at her home on Teen's Run near Eureka, from effects of a stroke of paralysis. She leaves two sons, Jesse Eblin of Bladen and Oliver of Walnut township and five daughters, Mrs. Maggie Roush of Point Pleasant, Mrs. Rosa Haffelt of Thivener, Mrs. Bertha Smith of Ironton, Mrs. Zora Mason of Middleport and Mrs. Della Northup of Gallipolis. A brother and sister, Dan Russell and Mrs. Ida Manley, live in Middleport. Funeral services were at Bethel church Tuesday by Rev. C.L. Thayer.

[Note: From Stone D. 30 May 1937]

Gallipolis paper
Date unknown - 1937
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                   Top of Page

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Eblin, Everett

Green Twp. Boy Killed In Dayton Street Accident
Chas. Eblin's Boy, On Bicycle, Is Hit By Automobile
     Everett Eblin, 17, son of Charles Eblin of Green Twp., was killed yesterday in Dayton, where he had worked for several months in a bakery. He was riding a bicycle when it collided with a car, according to word received by relatives here. Death resulted from a fractured skull.
     The boy had lived with his sister, Mrs. Mary Zulla, at 23 Galloway St.
     This morning Undertaker, F.L. Stevers and John Porter, a brother-in-law of the decedent, left for Dayton and expected to return this evening with the body.
     Everett Eblin is survived by his parents, Charles and Sarah Mooney Eblin, who live in Liddy Hollow on Waterloo star route. There are five sisters, besides Mrs. Zulla, and three brothers: Mrs. John Porter, Bladen; Mrs. Francis Walters, Mrs. Raymond DeLong, Mable, Lee and Clovis Eblin, all of Columbus;

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Eblin, William

William Eblin, 36, Dies After Week In Holzer Hospital
Discharged Soldier Succumbs To Coronary Thrombosis
     William Eblin, 36, mention of whose critical illness has been frequently made in The Tribune, died Friday night at the Holzer Hospital. He had entered there last Saturday morning after he had been stricken with coronary thrombosis while on a visit here. He had received a medical discharge from the Army in February last after thirteen months service.
     His home was at Dayton where he had been employed for six years before he entered the service.
William Clark Eblin was the son of the late Bert and Elvina Henry Eblin. He was born in Mason County, W. Va. March 17, 1908 and moved to Gallipolis when a small boy.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margie McKean Eblin and these sisters and brothers, Mrs. Eva Fowler and Mrs. Virginia Rose of Dayton; Mrs. Alma St. Claire of Dunbar, W. Va., Mrs. Ethel Sayre of Capehart, W. Va., James Eblin of Charleston and Mrs. Mary Broyles of this city. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Daily, the latter a sister of Mrs. Eblin. Rev. W. S. Westerman will officiate with burial in Mound Hill cemetery in charge of George J. Wetherholt & Sons.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, April 22, 1944
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner

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Ecker, E. E.

E.E. Ecker, 63, Claimed Early Today
     Everette E. Ecker, 63, a retired employee of the Gallipolis State Institute and a resident of 419 Fourth Avenue, died at 2:25 a.m. today in Holzer Hospital. He had been hospitalized for nine days.
     Mr. Ecker had been in failing health from a heart condition for three years and his condition had been serious for two weeks. He retired from the G.S.I. six years ago.
     Mr. Ecker was born in Gallipolis on April 17, 1901, son of the late Harry H. and Carrie Mae Worman Ecker. His marriage was to the former Belle French on Oct. 15, 1921 in Gallipolis. She survives along with one daughter Rms. William M. (LaDonna) Jean) Wilson of Columbus and two granddaughters. A surviving sister is Mrs. Cornnie Walker of Lima.
     Mr. Ecker spent all of his life in Gallipolis and attended the First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and Ohio Valley Grange.
     Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Street cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 5, 1965
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                          Top of Page

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Ecker, Florence B.

Mrs. Florence B. Ecker, 76, dies after illness
     Mrs. Florence Bott Ecker, 76, widow of Col. H. B. Ecker, 208 First Ave., Gallipolis, and mother of GAHS football coach C. L. (Johnny) Ecker, died Sunday morning in the Holzer Medical Center following a extended illness.
     Active in many civic and charitable organizations in Gallipolis and Gallia County, Mrs. Ecker was born May 25, 1896, in Apollo, Pa., daughter of the late John and Jemima Marshall Bott. After graduating from Apollo High School, she moved to Okmulgee, Okla., with her family. She later graduated from Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana, Pa. After graduating from college she taught school in Oklahoma several years.
     In 1929, Mrs. Ecker graduated from the University of Michigan as a registered nurse. She move to Gallipolis that year and became an instructor in the Holzer Hospital School of Nursing. She married Col. Horace B. Ecker on Jan. 12, 1931. He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1958. Col. Ecker was a local real estate and automobile dealer in Gallipolis for several years. Two children survive, Charles L. (Johnny) Ecker, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Kyle (Jean) Sessions, Bloomington, Ill. Three grandchildren survive.

[Note: Died April 22, 1973 Buried April 24, 1973]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
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Transcribed by Charles Wright

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Ecker, John H.

Death of John H. Ecker
     Mr. John H. Ecker, one of the most esteemed German citizens of Green township, passed away at his home last night, Friday, February 10, 1899 at 11: o’clock.
     His funeral services will be conducted at Centenary by Rev. John W. McCormick at 10:30 Sunday morning, the burial service being by Undertaker Wetherholt at the same place.
     Mr. Ecker had been complaining of heart trouble or shortness of breath for a long time, but was taken worse last Wednesday night. For fifteen or twenty years, he was not known to have missed coming to town with butter and eggs every Wednesday and Saturday. He was a very jovial, good natured man, who always had something pleasant to say to every one he met. He, by a life of industry and frugality accumulated quite an amount of valuable property which, however, he mainly gave away to his heirs several years ago. The farm of 186 acres on which he lives belongs to his son, Harry.
     He was the father of Attorney W. H. C. Ecker, of California, Harry, Edward, Mrs. Frank or Mary Stringfellow, Mrs. John Liddy and Mrs. Solomon Russel, and grandfather of Gomer, Charley, Myrtie, Birdie, Clara, Emm and Garnet Stringfellow, and Oscar Russel, Clay and Estie Liddy, and Cornie, Louise and Edna Ecker. He was the brother of Henry, William and Fred Ecker, all dead but Henry.
     He would have been 81 years old next April, and old as he was, his death is a genuite sorrow to all who knew him. He was honest, upright, and true, and a citizen above all contumely of reproach.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, February 11, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Ecker, William J

     At his home in Green Township on Tuesday morning last, Mr. William J. Ecker died, surrounded by his family, this good and true man peacefully went to his eternal home. He was one of the best citizens of our county, a man universally respected and esteemed and his presence in our midst will be sadly missed. He had been a sufferer for a long time past with cancer of the stomach. His sufferings were intense but he bore them with heroic fortitude and bravely faced the inevitable.
     His funeral was the largest, perhaps, ever held in Green Township, neighbors and friends from all over the county assembling to pay the last tribute to an honest man and a good citizen. The services were held at Centenary and the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. John W. McCormick. The interment was in Centenary Cemetery.
     Mr. Ecker was a native of Germany and came to this country in 1846. He was born on the 26th. of November, 1826. He had been married three times and leaves five living children. His last wife was a daughter of Mr. J.T. Smith, of Harrison, who survives the death of her beloved and loving husband.

[Note: Death Certificate: died Oct. 27, 1891 Green Township, Gallia County, Ohio. 65 years of age. Married]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Nov.. 3, 1891
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Edler, Bert

Bert Edler Dies In Columbus Home
     Bert S. Edler, 63, a native of Gallia County died unexpectedly Monday at his home, 109 W. Pacemont Rd., Columbus.      Funeral will be held at 10:30 Thursday in Feil funeral home. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Edler was employed by the Columbus Bolt Works for 28 years prior to his retirement in 1944. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Edler; a brother, Charles Edler, Columbus; four sisters; Mrs. Emma Flesher of Grove City, Mrs. Grace Melchi and Mrs. Mabel Melchi of Sturgis, Mich., and Minnie Goodin of Columbus.

[Note: Death certificate indicates dob October 4(?), 1882, dod January 21, 1946, full name Bert Sanford Edler.]

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

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Edwards, Blaine

Mr. Edwards Dies
     Blaine Edwards, 89, a former resident of 35 Neal Ave., Gallipolis, died Sunday evening in Homestead Nursing Home, Lancaster.
     He was born in Gallia County, Nov. 20, 1884, the son of the late Evan and Talitha Shelton Edwards. He was a farmer and was employed by the county highway department. He was active in county Republican politics.
     Mr. Edwards is survived by two sons, Lowell in Lancaster and Charles of Hollywood, Fla., and a daughter, Vrinna Wahlen, Los Alamos, N.M. and six grandchildren.
     He is also survived by his wife, Clemia Davis Edwards, Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery, near Oak Hill. Friends may call at Miller’s from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Gallipols Daily Tribune
Monday, August 19, 1974
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Edwards, Edward D.

     Edward D. Edwards, aged about 68 years, residing near Centreville, this county, died last Monday, December 5, 1898. The immediate cause of his death was inflammation of the bowels. A wife, six sons and two daughters survive him He was a member of the Baptist Church, and was one of Gallia County's most honored citizens. Funeral and burial services took place on Wednesday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 10, 1898
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Edwards, James

James Edwards, Commissioner In 1916-20, Dies
Hardening Of Arteries Fatal to Man, 93 At Sowards Home Here
     Former County Commissioner, James S. Edwards, 93, died at 7:30 Sunday Morning at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Sowards, 1620 Eastern Ave. Death resulted from hardening of the arteries. Mr. Edwards was quite weak and nearly helpless when he came to the Sowards home last December. He had been previously cared for at the Northup home of his son-in-law and daughter, William and Margaret Johnson. At both places his son, Will H. Edwards, was with him and helped to take care of him. The aged man gained some strength during the winter and moved about the house. But his condition steadily worsened all last week.
     Another son, John Edwards, who long held a responsible position in the Los Angeles police department, arrived Friday and it is believed his father recognized him, Mrs. Sowards said. He never needed a physician until he contracted pneumonia when 80 years old.
     Decedent was born in Gallipolis Dec. 17, 1856, a son of Robert and Nancy Hobbs Edwards. When James was 10 years old the family moved to Guyan Twp. There he married Barbara Ellen Williams on Feb. 9, 1876. She died 9 years ago. In Guyan he was among the first and successful burley growers. In 1916 he was elected county commissioner and served two two year terms. A generation ago he and Mrs. Edwards bought and moved to a small farm on Rt. 7 above Chambersburg. Later they sold out and acquired a farm and home between Ewington and Wilkesville but in Gallia County.
     Surviving him, in addition to the two sons and daughter already named, are these children: Clarence and Homer W. Edwards, Huntington, and Mrs. W. O. (Grace) Phillips, London, O. There are 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at Good Hope Baptist Church in Guyan Twp. and Miller's Home for Funerals will bury the body in Good Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Earl Cremeens will officiate.
     Decedent was a worthy citizen and a man of influence of county affairs for several decades. His numerous descendents and old friends will regret to hear that his career has ended. Sunday, May 7th, 1950, at 7:30 o'clock in the dawning of the morning, when the shadows of the night had rolled away and the sun, in its beauty, had arisen, spreading its glories over a new Sabbath, the Death Angel passed quietly by and took from our midst, one of the pioneers of Guyan Township and former Gallia County commissioner, James F. Edwards. He was the son of Robert and Nancy (Hobbs) Edwards and was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, December 17th, 1856, being at the time of his death, 93 years, 4 months, and 20 days of age, fulfilling the words of the poet, "Fate wound him up for four score years, yet proudly ran he on, thirteen winters, more, till like a clock, worn out with eating time, the wheels of weary life, at last, stood still."
     On February 9th, 1876, Mr. Edwards was united in marriage to Barbara Ellen Williams, who preceded him in death 9 years ago. To this union were born four sons and two daughters, all of whom survive. The children are Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Northup, Ohio, John Edwards of Los Angeles, Calif., Will H. Edwards of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mrs. Grace Phillips, of London, Ohio, Clarence Edwards and Homer of Huntington, W. Va. There are 19 grandchildren, 30 great and three great-great-grandchildren who are left to mourn their loss.
     Mr. Edwards was for many years a successful farmer and was a worthy citizen noted for his honesty and uprightness and of a character that stood for everything that was right and against everything that was wrong. In his last days, Mr. Edwards expressed his Faith in God and assured his loved ones that he was ready and waiting the Master's Call.

[Note: from stone d.7 May 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
[No date]
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Edwards, Tennessee Furl

Mrs. Edwards, 81, Claimed by Death
     Mrs. Blaine Edwards, 81, of 35 Neil Ave., Gallipolis, died at 1:10 p.m. Saturday following a long illness.
Mrs. Edwards was born on Dec. 26, 1885, in Guyan Twp., daughter of the late Jeptha Massie and Effie Ann McCann. She was one of 10 children, and last of her immediate family.
     She was married to Blaine Edwards on May 6, 1930. He survives, along with two sons, and two daughters from a previous marriage, Alva Noel, Columbus, and Arnold Noel, Columbus; Rose, Dayton and Mrs. Roderich (Faye) Thomas, Greenville.
     Three step-children surviving are Lowell Edwards, Lancaster, Charles of Maryland, and Vrina Wahlen, New Mexico. Several grand and great-grandchildren survive.
     Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Old Pine Church and Old Pine Ladies Aid.
     Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 2 p.m. at the Old Pine Church, with burial in Old Pine Cemetery. Rev. Gerald Brown will conduct services. Friends may call at Miller’s Home for Funerals from 2-4 and 7-9 this evening.

[Note: Her cemetery stone reads Tennessee Noel. Her first husband's surname was Noel. Her maiden name was Furl.]

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

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Edwards, Vivian L.

     Vivian Lucille Edwards, 83, of Patriot Star Route, Gallipolis, died Wednesday at her residence following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 15, 1906, in Nelsonville, Ohio, a daughter of Walter and Elizabeth McCullen Jenkins.
     Surviving are her husband, Carl F. Edwards, whom she married May 6, 1938, at St. Mary's, WV; one son, Larry Edwards of North Amstead, Ohio; two grandchildren.
     She was a member of Church of Christ in Cleveland. Services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday from Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, the Rev. William Edwards officiating. Burial follows in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 6-9 p.m.

[Note: Died: Dec. 6, 1989]

Gallipolis Paper
December 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Eliason,Donald J.

     Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today in Willis Funeral Home for Donald J. Eliason, 47, 193 Adelaide Drive, Gallipolis, who died at 2:08 p.m. Thursday in Holzer Medical Center. Rabbi Stephen W. Wylen will officiate, with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.
     Born Jan. 2, 1936, at Terra Alta, WV, a son of Donald J. Eliason, who survives at Terra Alta and the late Mary K. Benson Eliason, he was a respiratory therapist, Korean War Army Veteran, member of B'nai Shalom, Huntington, WV; member of Masonic Lodge #106 of Terra Alta and a member of the Board of Respiratory Therapists.
     He married Freda Baker, who survives, on Nov. 26, 1966, in Parkersburg, WV. Also surviving are a son, J. Gregory, at home and a daughter, Amy L., at home.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the B'nai Sholom Library Fund, 10th Street, Huntington or to the Gallia Count EMS. Pallbearers will be Sam Holstein, Bob Donnally, Tim Mills, Mike Jenkins, Dr. Gerald Vallee and Douglas Adkins.

The Sunday Times-Sentinel
May 22, 1983
Transcribed by F. K. Brown                                                                           Top of Page

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Elliott, Elizabeth McCoy

MRS. ELLIOTT WILL BE BURIED IN MEMORIAL CEMETERY AT VINTON
    Yesterday's account of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy Elliott omitted mention of the surviving sister and four brothers. Mrs. Flora Kennard, Southside, W. Va.; Herbert Robinson, Couch, W. Va.; Delbert Robinson, Lincoln Place, Pa.; William, Delaware, and Clayton, Lockburn, O.
     The body will remain at the A. E. Tope funeral parlor until noon Sunday. From 12:30 till 2, the funeral hour, it will be in state at the First Baptist Church, but the coffin will not be open at the church after the service. The Baptist choir will sing, Morris Haskins, Dean Davis, Morton Dickey, Walter McGhee, John Newton Kerr and Donald Wallace will be the pall bearers. Burial will be made in Memorial cemetery at Vinton. There the friends of the departed who were unable to be at the service here will have an opportunity to view the features.

Gallipolis Tribune
1/10/1936
Transcribed by Joyce Robinson

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Elliott, Rev. Emmett

Was Reared Near Addison And Married Pearl Smith Here In 1935
     Rev. Emmett Elliott, pastor of the Church of God at Nitro, W. Va., and former Gallia county resident, died this morning in a Charleston hospital. Mention of Mr. Elliott's illness has been made in The Tribune and it covered a period of about two weeks. It had been diagnosed as intestinal flu but a dispatch to The Tribune today from the Associated Press at Charleston said death was caused from typhoid fever. He had been removed to the hospital yesterday.
     Mr. Elliott, who was 28 years old, had been at Nitro for a little more than three years. He was reared near Addison, the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Elliott, and was known for his exemplary habits in his early youth and his fine Christian character. About three years ago he was married to Pearl Smith, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Smith of this city, and she and their sixteen months daughter, Yvonne, survive. He also leaves his parents, who were at his bedside during much of his illness and these brothers and sisters: Roy, near Addison, Foster of Reading, Pa., Fred, Woodrow and Dorothy at New Philadelphia, Mary, wife of Eugene Keefer of Columbus, Hollis, Marcus, Paul, Orland, and Emarine at home.
     Funeral arrangements had not been completed.

[Note: He is buried at Mound Hill, 1910-1938. Date of death from death certificate, September 27, 1938, with mother's name of Osa Stewart.]

Gallipolis Tribune
September 1938
Newspaper clipping found in the Simmerman files, Elliott file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Elliott, Ezra J.

Ezra J. Elliott Dies At Home
     Ezra James Elliott, 63, died Wednesday morning at 7:45 o'clock at his home in Walnut Twp. Gallia County. He was the son of W. G. and Mary Notter Elliott, both preceding him in death. He was born March 11, 1890, in Walnut Twp. On December 25, 1912, he married Fern Allison who survives. To this union were born three children: 2 sons, Ralph Elliott, Route 1, Patriot, Dale Elliott, at home, and Mrs. Madge Northup, Gallipolis.
     After their marriage they moved to Columbus where Ezra worked at the State Hospital for six years. Then they returned to the farm in Walnut Twp., where he was engaged in farming for 34 years until his death.
     He has been in failing health with a heart ailment for the past three years. This morning he arose feeling as well as usual and was doing his morning chores when he died suddenly.
     He was from a family of eight children, six boys and two girls. Surviving are Emmett Elliott, New Philadelphia; Curtis Elliott, Rt. 1, Patriot, and O. E. Elliott, Rt. 1, Northup. Two brothers and two sisters who preceded him in death are Stephen Elliott, Ira Elliott, Mrs. Roxie Wetherford, and Mrs. Lillie Walker.
     The body will be taken to the home Thursday afternoon where friends may call. Services will be Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Walnut Methodist Church. Rev. Lowell Nihizer of Fairborn, will officiate, assisted by Rev. Billy Grabeel, pastor of the Patriot Charge. Burial will be in the Neil [sic] Cemetery by Elliott and Saunders Funeral Home.

[Note: From the death certificate date of death was August 5, 1953.]

Newspaper (prob. August 1953, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Elliott file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                             Top of Page

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Elliott, Jennie R.

     Jennie R. Elliott, 86, of 21 Vinton Avenue, died at her residence Thursday evening Nov. 15, 1990. She was born Jan. 16, 1904, near Vinton, daughter of the late Elza O. and Mary Davis Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Elliott, on Feb. 14, 1967.
     She was a graduate of Rio Grande College and completed post-graduate work at Columbia University, New York City, NY. She taught for 25 years, 10 years in the Vinton Local School System. She was a member of the Vinton United Methodist Church, Vinton Chapter OES 375, Riverside Study Club, English Club, Creative Writer's Group, Gallipolis and the Senior Citizens of Gallia County. She was a life member of the Ohio Retired Teachers' Association and the oldest member and past president of the Women's Home Council, Gallia County.
     She is survived by her sister, Vivian Wood of Gallipolis; nephew, Russell Wood of Gallipolis and niece, Mrs. Helen Evans of St. Albans, WV.
     Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at the Vinton United Methodist Church with Rev. C.J. Lemley officiating. Burial will be in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Weatherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, on Saturday from 5-7 p.m. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.

Gallipolis Paper
Nov. 15, 1990
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Elliott, Oscar E.

     Gallipolis -- Oscar Eugene Elliott, 87, of Northup Route 1, Route 775, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday in Holzer Medical Center, where he had been a patient for several weeks.
     Born in Gallia County, son of the late W. G. and Mary Notter Elliott, he was a retired funeral director, former member of the board of directors of the Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative, and a member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Victor (Jennie) Glenn of Bedford, Ind., five sons, Morris, Max, Carol, and Edwin, all of Gallipolis, and Lester, at home and 13 grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Osa J. Wickline Elliott, a daughter, two sisters and five brothers.
     Arrangements will be announced by the McCoy-Wetherholt Funeral Home.

Athens Messenger
September 14, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker

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Elliott, Rosanna

April 8, 1889, Rosanna, wife of John W. Elliott, aged 47 years, 8 months and 8 days.
     She had been sick sometime with that dreadful disease, consumption. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss. But their loss is her eternal gain, and while some of her friends were talking to her a short time before she died about the great change she was so fast hastening to, she said she regretted because she had to leave her children, but was prepared whenever the Lord called her. It may be that a busy world outside will forget her absence, but those who have been accustomed to her will realize her vacancy. He hath said: Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden and I will give thee rest. May this and the thought that your loved one has gone to rest comfort you, that when this mortal shall have put on immortality we shall range the fields of paradise with friends who have walked with us here and together sing the song of the redeemed. May God be near to bless and comfort you that you all may be reunited when the death angel calls. Her funeral services took place at Centenary Church, Tuesday, the 9th, at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. J. W. McCormick, after which the remains were laid to rest.
     Farewell, departed friend, may the clods rest lightly above thee; may the birds sing sweetly o’er the place where thou art sleeping, and may we be so exceedingly happy as to meet thee

     By the side of the river of life
      Where the saints all immortal and fair,
      Are robed in their garments of white. S.G.

Gallipolis Journal
May 15, 1889
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Elliott, Stephen Monroe

Stephen Elliott Dies At Northup
     Stephen Monroe Elliott, Rt. 1, Northup, passed away at 6:45 a. m. today at his home on Peter Cave Creek where he had been in failing health for a number of years because of several light strokes. Elliott became seriously ill at 6 p. m. Wednesday.
     He was the son of the late Warren and Mary Notter Elliott and was born Aug. 31, 1874, near Lecta, Lawrence County. Elliott was married Nov. 9, 1898 with Carrie Lee Martin. She survives. Three sons and four daughters survive this union. They are Harold, Springfield; Garland, Vinton; Clyde, Northup; Mrs. Ruby Stevers, Lancaster; Mrs. Fern Davis, Vinton; Mrs. Miriam Allison, Northup; and Mrs. Beatrice Harris, Huntington, W. Va. One daughter, Lillian, died in infancy. Also surviving are these brothers: Emmett, New Philadelphia; O. E. Elliott, Northup; Ezra J. and Curtis N., Northup.
     At 35 he became a member of the Lincoln M. E. Church where he attended faithfully when health permitted.
     Elliott was a farmer and teamster.
     Services will be conducted at the Lincoln M. E. Church at 2 p. m. Sunday with the Rev. Vernon Schaffer officiating. Assisted by Rev. Billy Grabeel. Burial will be made in Houck Cemetery by Elliott and Sanders Funeral Home, Northup.

[Note: From death certificate date of death April 23, 1953.]

Newspaper (prob. April 1953, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Elliott file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Elliott, Warner James

     Graveside rites were performed Thursday for Warner James Elliott of Columbus, O., who was the husband of Edris Cheesebrew Elliott, in Mound Hill Cemetery of Gallipolis. Mr. Elliott died March 1 in Columbus, O. Rev. Frank Cheesebrew officiated a short service and benediction.
     The deceased is survived by three sons: James E. Elliott, Columbus, O.; Joseph E. Elliott, Columbus, O.; and Claude L. Elliott, Tucson, Arizona; a brother, John Elliott, Texas; a niece, Patricia Lee, who lived with Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and several grandchildren and cousins.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
March 7, 1976
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                  Top of Page

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Elliott, William M.

At Nearly 95, Ex-Farmer Dies
     Lacking only a little over three weeks of being 95 years of age, W. M. Elliott, retired farmer, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Noel Houck, back of Bladen. He had been ill a year.
     Among his survivors are 73 great-grandchildren, 27 grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Seven children survive: Mrs. Frank (Ola) Craig, Bladen; Eugene, Bladen; Homer, Bladen; Mrs. Noel (Mabel) Houck; Mrs. Chauncey L. (Ruth) John, Gallipolis; Binnie Elliott, Carbondale, PA.; Stanley, Metropolis, Ill. Two daughters are dead: Mrs. James N. (Myrtle) Martin and Mrs. Jerome (Rosie) Houck.
     Decedent was born Aug. 18, 1856, in Gallipolis to W. A. and Susan Dray Elliott. July 19, 1880, he married the former Eliza McGuire.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Bethel Methodist Church, behind Bladen. The Rev. David Bates, pastor, will officiate with the assistance of the Rev. Edwards H. Dickinson, Rio Grande.
C. R. Halley will bury the body in the church cemetery.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Obituary [for William M. Elliott]

Life's Clock The clock of life is wound but once And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop At late or early hour. To lose one's wealth is sad indeed To lose one's health is more To lose one's soul is such a loss As no man can restore. The present only is our own Live -love-toil with a will Place no faith in tomorrow for- The clock may then be still.

     And so after Life's Clock had kept ticking for almost 95 years for William Elliott, its hands suddenly ceased to move. And again one of our aged and respected citizens passed to the great beyond.
William Elliott was the son of William A. and Susan Dray Elliott and was born August 8, 1856, departed this life July 26, 1951, aged 94 years, 11 months and 19 days. The Elliotts were one of the families who came from Jefferson County and settled back of Bladen and in the many years of his life he has seen many, many changes. It surely has been a wonderful time to live.
     He was married to Eliza McGuire July 19, 1880. Nine children came to bless their home. Two daughters, Myrtle Martin and Rosie Houck have passed away many years ago. Then in 1918, the good wife joined them in death. Leaving to mourn his passing the following sons and daughters, Mrs. Ola Craig, Eugene, Homer and Mabel Houck, all of Bladen, Mrs. Ruth Johnson of Gallipolis, O, Ben of Carbondale, Pa., and Stanley of Metropolis, ILL. Also 23 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren, 13 great great grandchildren.
     In 1925 he was married to Elizabeth McCoy and the stepson Vernon McCoy has won a place in hearts of his family. There are also many, many more relatives and friends. For though he was a very quiet and reserved disposition, none knew him but respected and admired him. Of late years when age had made deep inroads on his health and strength, he made his home with his daughters. first Ola, and then for quite sometime with Mabel, who cared for him so tenderly ever seeing to it that his wants and needs were supplied.
     His entire life has been spent in this community. Though he had lived a clean exemplary life and was one of the best of fathers and citizens, it was late in life when he made the preparation for the time that we all must meet the crossing of the river of death.
     But in December 1932 he was converted and joined the Liberty Chapel Church. And while eyes are dimmed with tears, what wonderful satisfaction to those who are left, "That all is well" and one day there will be a glad reunion.

They are not dead, those loved ones who have passed- Beyond our vision for a little while, They have reached the light while we still grope In darkness, where we can not see their smile. They are not dead, theirs is the fuller life Theirs is the victory, the joy, the gain For us is still the waiting and the strife For us the loneliness, for us the pain.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                          Top of Page

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Ellis, John Douglas

Former Resident Is Dead At Huntington
     John Douglas Ellis, 43, of 328 Thirty-Fourth St., Huntington, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Hospital there.
     Formerly of Gallia County, he was the son of the late William Allen and Laura Nibert Ellis.  He is survived by his widow, Glyde Denny Ellis, and three sons: John R. Ellis, Wayne D. Ellis, Topeka, Kans., and St. Sgt. Lee E. Ellis, West Field, Mass.
     He also leaves two sisters, Misses Thelma and Elva Ellis, both at home, and a half-sister, Miss Ruby Ellis, Huntington.
     No date has been set for the funeral, pending word from his Army son, but it will be held in the Second Baptist Church, Guyandotte, and the Rev. Earl Cremeens and the Rev. Walter Bies, pastor, officiating.
    Burial will be made by F.L. Stevers in Bethel Cemetery.

[Note from stone: 11 July 1903 - 31 March 1947]

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

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Ellis, Laura Nibert

In Memory
     Laura Nibert Ellis was born in Gallia county, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1871, and departed this life near Bidwell June 25, 1923, aged 52 years, 4 months and 21 days. She was united in marriage with Wm. Allen Ellis Sept. 26, 1897. To this union were born six children, three dying in youthful years. The surviving ones are John, Thelma and Elvie, and two grandchildren, John and Lee Ellis. She is also survived by her husband, her father, Mr. John Nibert of Bladen, and the following brothers and sisters: James, John, Orlando and Othneil, Mrs. Mary Urwin and Mrs. Maud Saunders.
     She united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church some 13 years since, sustaining this relation at the time of her death. Her sickness was of long duration, with great suffering, yet all was patiently borne without murmur or complaint. Her life was patterned after the great example of the Master perhaps as nearly as any of His followers. Her prospect for future bliss was bright and alluring, and we think of her now as beyond the parting and the weeping where we shall all be soon.

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

     Funeral services were conducted at the Bethel Church at Bladen by Rev. R. R. Deney, interment in adjoining cemetery by Undertaker Stevers.

Gallipolis Paper
June 25, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Ellis, Mary A.

Mrs. Ellis Dead
     Mrs. Silas Ellis, aged 79, died at her home in Ohio Tp., Friday evening of pneumonia. The funeral was held at Mt. Zion at 11 o'clock Sunday, Rev. E. L. Sheets officiating. Burial by Trowbridge. Mrs. Ellis stood high in that community, having the respect and esteem of everyone.

Our Swan Creek correspondent sends in the following:
     Mrs. Mary A. Ellis, wife of Silas Ellis, was born Oct. 5, 1832, died Feb. 11, 1910, aged 67 years, 4 months 6 days. She had been in feeble health for some time and expressed a wish to meet her Savior and be relieved from her suffering.
     She was married to Mr. Ellis on Christmas day, 1860, and to this union were born a large family whom she leaves to mourn the loss of a devoted mother.
     She has been a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church since its organization in 1861. She was buried Sunday by Undertaker Trowbridge. Rev. E. L. Sheets made an excellent funeral address from Psalms 17:15:-"As for me, I will behold thy face in rightousness: I shall be satisfied when I awake, with thy likeness."

[Note: Buried Mt. Zion Cemetery]

Gallipolis paper
Feb 11, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Ellis, Melvina

Death of Miss Ellis
     Miss Melvina Ellis, of Bladen, who was operated upon at the Holzer hospital for cancer a few weeks ago, died Thursday evening. We have but few particulars of her death, only that she was a most estimable lady. She was formerly employed at the O. H. E. and was the sole dependence of her aged father and uncle, who had depended upon her since the death of her mother many years ago. She was operated upon as a last chance of saving her life, and she took the chance and lost. She leaves several brothers and sisters of an adult age. All who knew her will remember her with the gretaest kindness.

Gallipolis paper
no date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Ellis, Silas D

Silas Ellis Dead
     Silas D. Ellis, 78 years of age, a well known resident of Bush's Mill, passed away Monday, January 21, after a short illness from pneumonia.
     The funeral was held Wednesday at Mt. Zion Church. He is survived by his widow and

[Note: Obit ends here. Info from tombstone Born 1840 - no death date]

Gallipolis paper
no date
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Ellis, William Allen

Wm. A. Ellis Dies
Burial At Bethel
     William Allen Ellis, 66, died at 5:30 last evening at his home 318 Thirty-fourth street, Huntington.
Funeral will be conducted by Rev. Earl Cremeens at Bethel, back of Bladen, at 2:30 Sunday.
     Mr. Ellis was twice married. Surviving are two daughters and a son by his first wife, Mrs. Laura Nibert Ellis, who died, the Misses Elva and Thelma Ellis and John Ellis at home; one daughter by the widow, Miss Ruby Ellis, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Cofer, Point Pleasant, and Mrs. Alice Hamilton, Bladen, and six grandchildren.
     Mr. Ellis's first wife was a sister of Lando Nibert of this city. The Ellises lived for a while at Bidwell and after her death Mr. Ellis went to Huntington.
     F. L. Stevers of Mercerville will have charge of the obsequies at Bladen.

[Note: From tombstone 1873-1940]

Gallipolis paper
1940
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Elrich, Myron E.

     Myron Eugene Elrich, 65, Pomeroy, formerly of Gallia County, died Tuesday in Veterans Memorial Hospital. Born July 23, 1917, son of the late Fred W. and Lena Dowler Elrich, he was a farmer and a member of First Southern Baptist Church.
     Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Beech Grove Cemetery, with Rev. David Hunt officiating. There will be no calling hours. Funeral arrangement are by Ewing Funeral Home.

[Note: died May 31, 1983 ]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Ely, Mrs. Rilla Shaver

Mrs. Rilla Ely, 73, of Cheshire, Ends Her Life With Pistol Shot
Widow Of Dr. Ely Had Long Been In Poor Health
     Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Rawlings-Coates funeral home in Middleport for Mrs. Rilla Shaver Ely, 73, who killed herself with a revolver between 11 a.m. and 3:35p.m. Saturday in her fine home almost directly across Main Street from the Cheshire school building.
     Officiating was her nephew, Rev. Howard Warner, pastor of the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church and son of Mrs. Ida Warner, widow of Benjamin. Burial was made in the Gravel Hill cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Jenkins, Curtis and Ed Swisher, J. Ed. Bing, Fred Mack and L. J. Reynolds.

Three Find Body
     Mrs. Warner was one of three persons who discovered Mrs. Ely's body on the bathroom floor of her home. She was the last to see Dr. Charles W. Ely's widow alive, at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Ely was lying on her couch in the front room when Mrs. Warner was there, and Mrs. Ely complained that her knees were so weak that she could scarcely get around.
     For months, Mrs. Ely had been in deteriorating health Mrs. Warner and another neighbor, Mrs. F. Wilbur Butcher, said. Only six weeks ago she was a patient in Holzer Hospital. Curt Swisher, Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Butcher discovered the body at 3:35 p.m. Nobody heard the shot, which was fired from a 32 20 calibre Colt special.
     Drs. Paul C. Foster, Gallia County Coroner, who returned a verdict of suicide, theorized that the woman had laid down on the bathroom floor before she shot herself. He said the bullet entered the left side of her chest, two inches to the right of and about an inch below the left breast There was evidence that the bullet came out the back on an almost straight line through the chest, but Dr. Foster found no bullet hole in the floor under the decedent __ nor did he ever find the bullet during his investigation Saturday. The explosion set Mrs. Ely's dress afire. She was wearing her spectacles when she died. Doctor Foster was informed by Mrs. Butcher that both bathroom doors were closed when the body was discovered.
     Mrs. Ely was in her 74th year, having been born on Jan. 6,1872, in Oil Hollow, Addison Twp. She was a daughter of Taylor and Cynthia Darst Shaver.
     For a number of years she taught school before her marriage to Dr. Ely, who began the practice of medicine in Cheshire late in 1890. Her whole life was spent in that area, except for several winters spent in Florida.
     After his death, which occurred almost 20 years ago, Mrs. Ely lived alone in the big house he had built. However, she enjoyed the companionship of her old friends and good neighbors; was active in the Eastern Star and church organizations and was a member of the Little Kyger Christian Church.
     Because of a nervous condition she was a patient at the Holzer Hospital at two different periods this year; and it is said she was looking forward to another winter in Florida in company with Miss Bertha Randall of Gallipolis.
     Mrs. Ely is survived by one brother, Hortie E. Shaver, well-known Little Kyger farmer and Hereford breeder, who married her husband's sister.

[Note: From tombstone: 1872-1945]

Newspaper Unknown
Date not listed
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Eno, Sylvia

Mrs. Sylvia Eno
     Gallipolis -- Mrs. Sylvia Eno, 81, a resident of Bidwell, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in an Athens hospital. She had been in failing health for several years. Born in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Quickel. Her husband, Max Eno, preceded her in death.
     She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles (Bessie) Simms of Columbus, and by several nieces and nephews.
     Arrangements are to be announced by the McCoy Funeral Home of Vinton.

Athens Messenger
September 13, 1970
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Entsminger. Lewis H.

     DIED - Dec. 21, 1863, at the residence of his mother, of disease of the brain, Lewis Entsminger, in the 21st year of his age.
     Lewis has been the subject of a very severe affliction for more than a year past. A year ago he seemed to be on the very brink of the grave. He received the sacrament of christian baptism from the hands of the Rev. G. W. Isaminger, as an evidence of his desire to have faith in Jesus. But a kind providence partially restored his health, so the hopes were entertained he might recover. But alas! it was only deceptive. Some time before his death he seemed to be deeply impressed that he would not live long, and spoke of his convictions to his mother and brother. Soon his disease assumed a very malignant form. His sufferings were so severe that he was unable to converse with his friends; yet having a few respite from his pain he sung a verse of a familiar hymn:

"My heavenly home is bright and fair, Nor pain nor death can enter there; Its glittering towers the sun outshine, That heavenly mansion shall be mine.”

     Lewis was a young man of good morals, a model of correct deportment in school, and was much loved by his associates. He was the youngest, and as usually is the case, a favorite with the family. His remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of people especially of his young associates. The funeral services were very solemn and feeling. While the congregation sung his favorite hymn: My heavenly home is bright and fair, there was scarcely a dry eye in the house. May God bless his widowed mother, bind up and comfort her bleeding heart.

[Note: He is buried at Bethel CE. Gravemarker date of death Dec. 21, 1863, 29y 4m 12d (note difference in age from obituary.), s/o J.L. & S.]

Simmerman files, Tope file with a notebook of handwritten obituaries that Ann Simmerman copied from Mary Tope's scrapbook, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Enyart, James J.

     James J. Enyart, 51, 507 Fourth Ave. Gallipolis, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1995 at Holzer Medical Center. He was a teacher for the Gallipolis City Schools.
     A 1961 graduate of Celina High School, he played football and was named to the All-Ohio team his senior year. A 1965 graduate of Miami Univisity, he also played football for the Miami REDSKINS.
     Enyart joined the faculty of Gallia Academy High School in 1968 and was assistant football coach under Glenn Trout, another Miami graduate. He continued his association with GAHS athletics until the time of his death, serving as official timekeeper for both football and basketball; as the voice of Midget League Football for 25 years. He was a member of the Southern -Southeastern Track Association.
     A member of Grace United Methodist Church, he served on the board of trustees, Grace Choir, Junior and SeniorYouth Fellowship Leader.
     Born July 10,1943 in Celina, he was the son of Leona Suhr Enyart Brown of Celina and the late Elbridge E. Enyart. He married Cheryl Ann Thomas, ugust 16, 1969.
Surviving besides his mother and his wife are two sons, Robert Thomas and James Allen Enyart of Gallipolis; and two sisters Majorie Treece of Defiance and Sarah Elchenauer of Sidney.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Robert Brown ; two brothers Charles G. and Lowell Enyart and one sister Beth Ann.
     Friends may call 4-9pm Friday at the McCoy - Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel,Gallipolis. The service will be held 11am Saturday at the Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hogg and Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to the American Diabetes Association or the Allen Enyart Scholarship Fund in care of Dick Thomas, Gallipolis, Ohio
     James Enyart's body was entured in the Chapel of Hope, Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Gallipolis.

From the Gallipolis Daily Tribune in Gallipolis, Ohio ... Wed., Feb. 8, 1995
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart

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Epling, Christine F.

Dr. Christine F. Epling
     COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - Christine Fraley Epling, PhD, 57, of 800 Thomas St., College Station, Texas, formerly of Gallipolis, died Friday at her home following an extended illness. She was a professor in the College of Education at Texas A&M University. Born Aug. 4, 1931 in Elliott County, Ky., she was the daughter of Golda Eggers Fraley of Gahanna, Ohio and the late Elijah (Lige) Fraley.
     She is survived by her husband, John Epling, whom she married June 12, 1955 in Pt. Pleasant, W.Va.; three daughters, Kathleen Epling at home, Mrs. Thomas (Susan Ann) Counce of San Marcos, Texas, and Mrs. Peter (Mary Christine) Chamberlain of Oletha, Kansas; one son, Matthew Lige Epling of Chicago, Ill.; three grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Ronald Fraley of Lorraine, Ohio, Larry Fraley of El Paso, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Donald (Velma) Tufto of Gahanna, Mrs. Phillip (Gene) Boggs of Granville, and Mrs. Richard (Elberta) Rohrer of Tampa, Fla.
     She was a gradute(sic) of Vinton High School and Rio Grande College. She earned a Masters Degree from Ohio University and a PhD from Ohio State University. She was a professor at Rio Grande College and taught at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., and D'Youville College in Buffalo, N.Y. She joined the faculty of the Texas A&M in 1985.
     She was active in Aldersgate Methodist Church in College Station, Texas, and of Grace United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church in Gallipolis, and the New Covenant Tabernacle in Buffalo, N.Y. She was a Sunday School teacher, was active in Women's Aglow Fellowship and Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship.
     Celebration services will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday at Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. Joe Hefner and Rev. Paul Schenck officiating. Burial follows in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. The family will also receive friends at the William Ann Motel.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 2, 1988
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

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Epling, Freda Henry

     Freda Henry Epling, Point Pleasant, died Saturday in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. Born in Gallipolis Ferry, daughter of the late William and Vossie Mae Meaige Henry, she was employed by Southwestern Community Action Group and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and the American Legion Auxillary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miles Stanley Epling, in 1961
     Surviving are three sons, Miles Epling, Bruce Epling and Thomas Epling, all of Point Pleasant; two sisters, Mary Ann Moore of Point Pleasant, and Ruth Ellersten of Southampton, N.Y.; a brother, Grover Henry of Point Pleasant; and seven grandchildren.
     Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Crow-Russell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, with the Rev. Russell Downs officiating., Burial will be in Lone Oak Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 28, 1986
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Epling, John A.

     John A. Epling, 74, of Cincinnati, and formerly of Gallipolis, died Wednesday evening, April 5, 2006, at his residence. He was born Sept. 9, 1931, in Gallipolis, son of the late Moses and Hortense Epling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Fraley Epling; by a son, Matthew Epling; and by a brother, Miles Epling.
     John graduated from Gallia Academy High School, Syracuse University and the Ohio State University Law School. He practiced law in Gallipolis and Cincinnati. His greatest interest was in the facilitation of joint ventures between American and Russian businesses. He was the first American lawyer admitted to the Russian Bar Association. John also taught construction law at Texas A&M University and facilitated conferences in construction management in Thailand, the Sudan, Jordan and Indonesia.
     He was a member of the Church of the Advent Episcopal Church in Cincinnati. He has been a member of the Propeller Club, Full Gospel Men's Fellowship, the International Bar Association, Rotary International and the Navy League. He was a United States Air Force veteran, and attended the Naval Academy.
     John is survived by his wife, Martha Epling of Cincinnati; daughters, Mari (Peter) Chamberlain of Big Lake, Ark., Zayne (Tom) Counce of Scranton, Pa., Kathleen (David) Madden of Freehold, N.J., and Sabrina (Dan) Wilson of Cincinnati; a daughter-in-law, Kay Epling of Vienna, Austria; a son, Sean (Remy) Korich of Bagou, Philippines; a brother, Richard (Floretta) Epling of Morristown, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Barbara Epling of Gallipolis; 22 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
     Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006, in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis, with the Rev. Angelo Puopolo officiating. Military funeral honors will be presented at the graveside by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.
     A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006, at the Church of the Advent, 2366 Kemper Road, Cincinnati. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the Crossroads Hospice Foundation, 9912 Carver Road Suite 101, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, or the Church of the Advent, 2366 Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.