gallia county newspaper obituaries
The following obituaries are from the files of various Gallia County Newspapers and other publications. They are listed below in alphabetical order of the surname.
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 Top of Page
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
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
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
Eachus, Thomas E.
Thomas E. Eachus, 72, died Wednesday at his residence. Born March 26, 1921 in Gallipolis, he was the son of Madge Acord-Eachus and the late Ben Eachus. He is survived by his wife, Martha Bloisington-Eachus, whom he married Feb. 9, 1946; two daughters and one son-in-law; Keith and Ellen Royer of Clay City, IN and Janet Sturgeon of Mt. Clemens, MI; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Sturgeon, Gregory Sturgeon and Amanda Hunter; three step-grandchildren; Adrienne Royer, Ryan Royer and Brooklein Royer; mother, Mrs. Madge Eachus of Gallipolis and one brother Joseph Eachus of Van Wert. He was preceded in death by father, Ben Eachus and brother, Don Eachus.
A resident of Minford, he was retired from Northwest Local Schools in 1984 and also taught at Indiana State University and pubic schools in Indianapolis. He was a member of Minford United Methodist Church, Phi Delta Kappa/Epsilon Pi Tao and founding member of the souther Ohio Phi Delta Kappa. He was in the U.S. Army, 14th. Airborne Squadron during WWII and a resident of Scioto County for 13 years.
Services will be Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Minford United Methodist Church, Minford, with Rev. H. Gene James officiating. Burial will be at Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Friends may call at the church from 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday. Contributions can be made to Minford United Methodist Church and Hospice of Southern Ohio.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 8, 1993
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
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 Top of Page
Death Claims Mrs. Eads In Hospital Here
Mrs. Birdie Florence Eads, 72, of 26 Mill Creek St., died at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Holzer Hospital. She had been a patient here for eight weeks. Mrs. Eads was a native of Mason County, W.Va.
Born Dec. 19, 1896, at Henderson, she was the daughter of the late William and Isabel Parsons Duncan. She was the last of her family.
On May 11, 1911, she was married to Oddie Eads. He survives. They came to Ohio 38 years ago. Also surviving are two sons, Virgil Eads of Gallipolis and Roy Basil Eads of Lancaster. There were nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller's Home for Funerals by the Rev. James F. Early. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
[Note: Year of death from gravemarker 1968.]
Newspaper unknown
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Charles William Eads, 85, a resident of 100 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis, died this morning in the Holzer Medical Center. Funeral arrangements and further details will be announced by Miller’s Home for Funerals.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1973
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Death Of Mrs. Eads
Mrs. Lillie L. McQuaid Eads, daughter of J.W. and Sarah E. McQuaid, born April 5, 1880, and united in marriage with John W. Eads, Oct. 5, 1898, at Point Pleasant, died at 6 a.m., this Wednesday morning, March 18, 1908.
She and her husband had recently removed here from Huntington and had not got fixed up yet and her body was removed to her brother-in-law and sister's, Mr. & Mrs. James Ferguson, on 4th. Avenue near Spruce.
The funeral services will be Friday afternoon at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. James Ferguson at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. P. Cherrington. The burial by Hayward & Son at Pine Street Cemetery.
She had resided here until October, 1906, when they removed to Ironton and later to Huntington. She was taken ill last Wednesday morning with complication of troubles.
She leaves her husband and three children, Ethel, aged 10; Walter, aged 8 and John aged 5. She is also survived by her parents, brothers A.W., Frank, John, Harry, Orean and Harper and three sisters, Mrs. James Ferguson, Lorena and Edith.
Mrs. Eads was highly respected, greatly admired for her womanly attributes of character and her loss is a sorrowful one to all of her surviving friends.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 18, 1908
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
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
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
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
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
Eagle, Jeanie Carolyn (Hamilton)
Mrs. S. H. Eagle Died In A Columbus Hospital Last Wednesday
Burial Sunday
The sudden death of Mrs. Sherman H. Eagle at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Columbus last Wednesday was a shock to everyone in this city. Mrs. Eagle left here Sunday in company with Dr. Bean, her physician and was operated upon Monday morning for fibroid tumor. Monday’s and Tuesday’s reports from her bedside were most encouraging but late Tuesday evening dangerous complications arose and she grew gradually worse until the end came at 4 P. M. Wednesday. With her were Mr. Eagle, her sister Miss Nettie Hamilton who reached Columbus from Chicago at noon Wenesdas [sic] and her cousin Mrs. W. O. Miles.
Janet Carolyn Hamilton was the daughter of Capt. Ralph L. and Sarah McCafferty Hamilton and was born in Gallipolis 47 years ago the 19th of last October. She was united in marriage to Sherman H. Eagle in September, 1890 and has lived all of her life in this City. She is survived by her husband, sister Miss Nettie Hamilton and three aunts, Miss Amanda McCafferty who has made her home with the Hamilton family for many years, Miss Carolyn McCafferty of Columbus and Mrs. Virgil Gates of Charleston.
The funeral services were held at her residence on Second Ave., at 10 A. M. Sunday and were largely attended. Dr. C. E. MacKenzie of St. Peters Episcopal Church paid beautiful tribute to the memory of Mrs. Eagle and after the services the body was laid to rest on Mound Hill Cemetery by the following pallbearers: E. D. Davis, W. G. Sibley, Harry Hurn, H. H. Henking, John C. Butz and Elmer Davis.
The death of Mrs. Eagle cast a gloom over the entire city last week, for her twelve years work in the Post Office made her known to almost every one. She was a woman of unusual force of character, took an active part in every good work and her untimely death is a distinct loss to the community.
Gallipolis Journal
Tuesday, September 3, 1912
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux Top of Page
Eagle, John W.
Death of John W. Eagle
Mr. John W. Eagle, a former resident of this county, died last week
at Pontiac, Ill. He was born in this county Dec. 20, 1819 and was
married to Miss Jeanette Womeldorff of this county in 1843. They had
three children two of whom, Mrs. Chas. L. Bigelow and Mrs. W. White
of Pontiac survive. He kept a store in Meigs county for several
years. He went to Pike's Peak in 1859 and did well. He was a brother
of the late Wm. H. and uncle of postmaster Eagle.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Apr. 3, 1908
Transcribed by J. Farley
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
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
Eakin, Jehu
Dr. Eakin Dead
Well Known Physician Answers Final Summons
Dr. Jehu Eakin departed this life Thursday evening, April 19, 1917, at his home in Gallia, this county, death resulting from leakage of the heart and complicated stomach trouble from which he had been a sufferer for more than a year, but he had improved recently until about four weeks ago, when he became alarmingly ill and gradually grew worse until the final summons.
Dr. Eakin was born at the Eakin home place, where he died, on Feb. 21, 1849 and was the son of Joseph and Aley J. Eakin. He was a student at the Academy here, afterward attending the Philadelphia Medical College where he graduated, going to Lawrence Furnace, Lawrence County, where he began his practice of medicine later taking up his profession at Patriot for a number of years.
He came to this county in the early seventies and was united in marriage to Miss Parney Beman, a sister of M.E. Beman, who died about twenty years ago. Later he married Miss Emma Morgan of South Side, WV, who died in 1914.
Dr. Eakin served three terms as legislator at which time he took a very active part in bringing the O.H.E. here.He was a member of the Baptist Church, a man of high intellect, psychological and well read as well as a fine physician and was held in the highest esteem by a large portion of the residents of Gallia and Lawrence Counties.
He is survived by his sister, Miss Motty L and brothers, H.W. and W.L., all of Gallia. The funeral will be conducted from the late home at Gallia Sunday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. E.E. Brewer with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery by undertaker, W.W. Phillips of Waterloo.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 20, 1917
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
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
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
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)
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
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
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
Eastman, Julius
Julius Eastman, a colored teamster well known about town, died last Saturday morning, July 29, 1905. He was about 85 years of age and had been in a very feeble condition for some time. He left a wife and daughter, Mrs. Crawford. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Palmer at the A. M. E. Church Monday. Burial by Hayward and Son.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, August 4, 1905
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
A.J. Eblin Passes
Buried At Porter
Former Gallia Man Succumbs Of Hardening Of Arteries
A.J. Eblin, aged father of Mrs. C.J. Rust of Middleport, passed away at the latter's home at 1:30 Thursday morning, aged 73.
Mr. Eblin had been ill only a few days from hardening of the arteries.
He leaves to mourn his death six children as follows: E.J., S.S. and H.H. Eblin, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Myrtle Albright, Denver, CO; Mrs. Hattie Straight, Columbus; Mrs C.J. Rust, Middleport. Since his wife died four years ago he had been making his home with his daughter in Middleport.
The deceased was a member of the M.E. Church at Porter, Gallia County and of Naomi Lodge, Knight of Pythias, at Gallipolis..
The funeral services will be held at the Rust home in Middleport Saturday afternoon at 1:30. Interment at Porter, Gallia County.
Pomeroy Daily News
[Note: Alfred James Eblin born June 27, 1841; died Feb. 25, 1915 Meigs County, Ohio; aged 73 years 7 months. Parents: James Eblin and Eliza Glassburn. Buried in Fairview Long Cemetery in Springfield Township]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, Feb. 26, 1915
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Elizabeth Eblen Died Last Week
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Eblen, wife of A.J. Eblen, Esq. of Porter, departed this life at her pleasant home on Tuesday, March 28, 1911; aged 68 years 5 months and 15 days. She was born at Harrisburg, in this county, Oct. 14, 1842, her parents being Joseph and Eunice McCarley Davis, life residents of Raccoon Township.
She was united in married with A.J. Eblen Dec. 7, 1862. To this union was born ten children, four of whom Charles, Joseph, Alice and one in infancy, preceded her to the great beyond. The six living children: El J. Eblen, Frank S. Eblen, Harry H. Eblen, Mrs. Clark Albright, Mrs. Hattie Speight, all of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Charles Rust of Middleport, were all permitted to be present and with the grief-stricken husband and father blended their tears together in one common cup of sorrow over the remains of the loved one gone whom they knew only to love and worship. And with them was the little granddaughter, Bessie Eblen Smith, whose home from infancy had been with her, who taught her infant lips to lisp the name of the mother and of Jesus.
In her religious life her life and deeds shone forth conspicuous. Uniting with the Christian Church in Morgan Township in 1863 and 4 years later by letter she joined the M.E. Church in Porter and remained a devoted working member till the summons came, "Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord".
Mrs. Eblen, like a faithful soldier, which she was, was always on duty, both in church and Sunday School, her place was never vacant unless in times of severe affliction. Organizing a class of little infant girls and boys, she continued as their teacher and they would choose no other, till they were grown and scattered in the world, always remembering the instructions and kind admonition she gave them and many there are today who would raise up and called her blessed. Others who were called to take a prominent in church and Sabbath School, under discouraging circumstances, have testified how their hands have been held up by her encouraging words, her presence and her noble Christian example.
Her funeral was preached at the M.E. Church to a large congregation of relatives and friends by Rev. J. M. Farrar, after which her remains were laid to rest by Undertaker Glassburn beside her dear children already gone, in the beautiful cemetery at Fairview.
[Note: Buried Fairview Long Cemetery in Springfield Township. Surname is spelled Eblin on death cert.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 6, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
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
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
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
Eblin, James
James Eblin was born in Greenbrier county, Virginia on Lick Creek, October 19, 1790. In 1803 he moved with his parents to Ohio, where they settled and made an improvement on what is now known as the old William Fulton farm on Campaign Creek, Addison township, Gallia county, Ohio. At that early day houses and improvements were few and far between. The family remained here some two years - being sick most of the time with chills and fever, they again returned to Virignia, and in 1812 again returned to Gallia County, O., and settled in Morgan township, on what is known as the school lot, now Morgan Centre, where an older brother still resides.
His parents were once quite wealthy for that day, but so many moves and misfortunes had now reduced them to almost poverty and want. Young Eblin remained at home helping his father to clear up and otherwise improve his farm and contribute to the support of the family; his clothing being dressed buckskin pants; hunting-shirt, moccasins and coon-skin cap, until his 19th year when he purchased the balance of his time of his father by giving him a coil and fencing the acres of ground on the farm. Then he left home and went to work on the Chareston Shoals, on Kanawha, at twelve dollars per month, where he worked six months, spending the winter in hunting. Game being then plenty, he realized handsomely from the sale of pelts, furs, venson hams &c.
The next summer he worked on the turnpike road on New River, Va., at a point known as the Dogwood knobs, at $12 per month. His employer finding him to be reliable in all trusted positions, he was soon promoted to positions more honorable and lucrative.
After remaining here some time and having accumulated some money, he returned to Morgan township, O., where he bought and sold several small tracts of land at some profit. When in 1833 he purchased of Mr. stone, of Harmar, O., two fractions - 524 acres - at 25cts. per acres. Out of which by his economy and untiring industry he made his famous stock and product farm, for which he was offered $12,000 in 1869.
In 1850 he was married to Miss Anna Glassburn, with whom he lived to her death, and by whom he had three children, a son and two daughters, Isaac, Mary and Cynthia. Isaac and Cynthia died when small. Mary, an amiable young lady, is the only survivor. In 1863 he was again married to Miss Harriet Boggs, daughter of the late Judge Boggs, of Galia county, O.; an estimable lady, a kind and affectionate wife who still survives him, and keenly feels her irreparable loss.
February 1871, he traded his large farm to Col William Brown for a small, but most desirable farm and homestead in the rich valley of Cheshire, O., where he resided up to his death - April 27th, 1876, in the 76th year of his age. Mr. Eblin was a true friend, when he professed friendship, had a kind heart, and was an honest man - the noblest work of God. He was borne to the tomb by his Masonic brethren, where his remains were deposited with Masonic rites in order. May the earth rest gently upon him, and may his spirit find great rest. "So more it be."
[Note: Buried Mound Hill Cmetery in Gallipolis Twp]
Gallipolis Journal
May 14, 1876
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Eblin, James C.
J.C. EBLIN
Last rites for J. C. Eblin, 60, Charleston, brother of Mrs. Mary Broyles, Gallipolis, who died Monday were scheduled for today in Charleston at 2 p.m. from the Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memorial Park there.
Mr. Eblin, husband of Alta Mae Sayre Eblin, formerly of Point Pleasant, was dead on arrival at Charleston General Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He was a retired superintendent of transportation for the former Charleston Transit Company and had 34 years service with the transit company and was owner and president of the Consolidated Claim Service.
Mr. Eblin was a native of Gallipolis. He was an honorary member of the Charleston Kiwanis Club. He was also a member of the Charleston Claims Association and was a member of the West Side Businessman’s Club and Calvary Baptist Church.
[Note: The Social Security Death Index indicates that James Eblin was born October 29, 1913, and died February 1974 and received his social security card in WV prior to 1951. His wife’s obituary available at Findagrave.com indicates his first name was James.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Abt. February 1974
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
OBITUARY - John Harvey Eblin, son of Harvey and Hannah Eblin was born at Morgan Center, Ohio, January 4th, 1857 and departed this life June 5th, 1937 being at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 1 day.
He was united in marriage to Ellen Rosetta Russell August, 1879. To this union five daughters and 3 sons were born. They are: Mrs. Samuel Roush, of Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., Mrs. John Haffelt of Thivener, O., Mrs. Edward Smith of Ironton, Ohio, Mrs. Earl Mason, Middleport, Ohio, Mrs. Charles Northup, Gallipolis, Jessie Eblin of Bladen, Ohio, O. C. Eblin of Gage, Ohio, with whom he made his home for the past two years. Another son, Bertie Eblin, preceded him in death nine years ago. Besides his own immediate family, he leaves to mourn his departure 38 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
Mr. Eblin was the last of a large family of children. He had been suffering from heart attacks for the past two years. Too much cannot be said for this good friend and neighbor, who was always willing and ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. The Bible was his book of books and he knew and used it well.
“There is a Reaper whose name is Death, “Shall I have naught that is fair? Saith He “He gazed at the flowers with tearful eyes; |
“My Lord has need of these flowers gay, “They shall all bloom in the fields of light “O! not in cruelty, not in wrath |
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, June 18, 1937
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
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
Echelmeyer, John H
John Echelmeyer Dead
One of Gallia's Best Citizens Passes
John H Echelmeyer, a prominent Gallia county farmer, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, May 16, 1920, at his home near Patriot, from stroke of apoplexy.
Mr. Echelmeyer was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 17, 1849, and was married to Miss Sophia Ropeter on February 27, 1874.
He is survived by his wife and daughters, Mrs. Frank Allison of Bowling Green, Ohio, Mrs. Alva Meyers and Mrs. Henry E Grube of this city, Mrs. Wm Kellermeier of Bowling Green, and on son, Fred at home. Mr. Echelmeyer is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Thos. Smeltzer of Blazer, O., Mrs. Carrie Smeltzer and Mrs. Gregg Shartz of this city, and Charles Echelmeyer of Patriot.
The funeral will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Patriot Lutheran church by the Rev. Mr. Honn of the Lutheran church of Ironton. The burial will be in charge of undertaker Tope.
Mr. Echelmeyer was a man highly respected by all who knew him and a man of high character and patriotism. He had been a devout member of the Lutheran Church for many years.
He will be greatly missed in the community where he resided and he had many friends in Gallipolis who will greatly regret to hear of his death.
[Note: buried in German Ridge in Walnut Township.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 18, 1920
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark
Echelmeyer, Nellie Soles
Mrs. Nellie Soles Echelmeyer Dies
After an illness of but one week Mrs. Nellie Echelmeyer, wife of Fred Echelmeyer, died about 7 o’clock this morning at the family home on German Ridge. Pneumonia, which developed after a heavy cold and flu, was the cause of her passing.
Mrs. Echelmeyer was the daughter of Ed Soles and the late Mrs. Emma Soles of Rodney and in addition to her husband and father, she leaves motherless an eleven year old daughter, Emma Louise. There also survive two brothers and a sister, Frank Soles of Columbus and Clode and Miss Hazel Soles of Rodney.
She was born at Fairfield and would have been forty-seven years old Dec. 22 next. She was married to Mr. Echelmeyer at Ironton Sept. 28, 1922. She was tenderly devoted to her family and home and highly esteemed throughout the county in which she spent her entire life. She was a member of Cadmus Grange.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Rodney M. E. Church by Rev. Frye of Patriot. Burial will be in the cemetery at Rio Grande by J. L. Coleman of Bidwell.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, Feb. 25, 1937
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Echelmeyer, Nellie Soles
OBITUARY
Nellie Soles Echelmeyer was born Dec. 22, 1889. Departed this life Feb. 25, 1937, at the age of 47 years. She was the daughter of Edward and Emma Soles of Rodney, Ohio.
In addition to her husband, and daughter, Emma Louise, to whom she was deeply devoted, she leaves to mourn her passing her father, one sister, Miss Hazel Soles of Rodney, O., two brothers, Frank and Clode Soles, both of Columbus, Ohio, one foster sister, Cynthia Martin of Rodney, and a host of other relatives and friends. Her mother preceded her in death more than a year ago. Of Nellie’s going we all feel more keenly than words can express the loss of our Beloved friend.
| “But when in all her state, Illumed the eastern skies, She passed through Glory’s’ Morning Gate And walked in Paradise.” |
In her early childhood she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior, after which she united with the M. E. Church at Rodney. Nellie was of a kind disposition, of sterling quality and Christian character. She gave constant testimony of clean, pure and effective living. Her attitude toward others was always generous and kind. Evidence of peoples faith in Nellie are manifold. Her love for God was seen in her devotion to her church, to her family, and to her neighbors, and her ever ready willingness to do what she could. And she was ready to go, her only regret was leaving her loved ones.
| “Death rides on every passing breeze, And lurks in every flower, There is a land where beauty cannot fade, Nor sorrow dim the eye, Where true love shall not droop, Nor be dismayed And none shall ever die.” |
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, March 10, 1937
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Echelmeyer, Phillip
Death Of Phillip Echelmeyer
Mr. Phillip Echelmeyer, one of the old and highly honored citizens of Walnut Township, died at his home on last Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, aged about 78 years. He had been in failing health for the past three years and recently was rendered helpless by paralysis.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church and was a truly good man help in high esteem by all.
His death is mourned by a wife and five children, Mrs. Peter Smeltzer, Mrs. G.A. Shartz, Mrs. Thomas Smeltzer and Messrs. J.H. and C.F. Echelmeyer, all of whom are residents of this county.
The funeral was held at the German Church in that township Thursday, burial following at the German Cemetery.
[Note: Death Certificate...born 1819 Germany; died March 2, 1897; 78 years of age. Buried in German Ridge in Walnut Township.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
March 6, 1897
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Echelmeyer, Sophia [Ropeter]
Mrs. Echelmeyer Dead
Passed Away Sunday Afternoon At A Home Near Patriot
Mrs. John H. Echelmeyer, mother of Mrs. Henry E. Grube of Court street, and a fine old lady died at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home near Patriot. A stroke of apoplexy caused Mrs. Echelmeyer's death.
Mrs. Echelmeyer, formerly Miss Sophia Ropeter, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb 17, 1849. She was married to John H. Echelmeyer, one of this county's best citizens, on Feb. 27, 1874.
Mrs. Echelmeyer was a consistent and devoted member of the Lutheran church of which she has been a worshipper for many years. She was held in the highest esteem and respect by her many friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Echelmeyer is survived by her husband and daughters, Mrs. Frank Allison of Bowling Green, Ohio, Mrs. Alva Meyers and Mrs. Henry E. Grube, of this city, Mrs. Wm. Kellermeier of Bowling Green, and one son, Fred, at home. Mrs. Echelmeyer is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Thos. Smeltzer of Blazer, O., Mrs. Carrie Smeltzer and Mrs. Gregg Shartz of this city, and Charles Echelmeyer of Patriot.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Honn of the Lutheran church of Ironton. The burial will be in charge of undertaker Tope.
Announcement of the time of the funeral will be made later.
[Note: Buried in German Ridge Cemetery in Walnut Township]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 17, 1920
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark Top of Page
Ecker, Caroline S.
Mrs. C. S. Ecker Passed Away Last Saturday
Mrs. Caroline S. Ecker died at her home in this city October 16, 1909, after a long and painful illness, aged 91 years, 9 months and 24 days.
Mrs. Ecker was born in Slathagen Schaumberg Lippe, Germany, December 22, 1827, and came to America February 28, 1846, landing in New York. From there she went to Pittsburg, where she was married to Mr. Henry Ecker, July 1, 1847. They became the parents of four children, William, who died in infancy, John W. and Charles L., of Gallipolis and one daughter, Mrs. Louisa C. Stone of Melville, La.
Mr. and Mrs. Ecker moved to Gallia county from Pittsburg in 1853 and settled on a farm in Green township and in October, 1873, moved to Gallipolis where they resided until the final summons came. Mrs. Ecker is also survived by brothers, William Weihe, of Connelsville, Pa., and Charles Weihe, of Gallipolis, and one sister, Miss Sophia Weihe, of Germany. She in company with her brother, Charles Weihe, visited her sister in Germany about two years ago and despite her advanced age, enjoyed the trip immensely.
Mrs. Ecker was confirmed in the Lutheran Church at an early age. Since the church in this city has held no regular services, she attended the Presbyterian Church and was a consistent Christian. Kind and charitable, she was an ideal wife and mother and loved her home and her death brings sorrow to many friends.
The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday morning by Rev. Maguire, interment following at Mound Hill cemetery by Hayward & Son.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, October 22, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
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
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
No date
Transcribed by Charles Wright
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
[Note: In one of the obituaries below and on his death record he is listed as John D. Ecker instead of John H. The preponderance of evidence seems to favor John D. Ecker (as in John David) as the correct name.]
Ecker, John
Death of John Ecker
Mr. John Ecker, of Green Township, died suddenly on last Saturday morning. He was sitting in a rocking chair when death came. Rheumatism of the heart is given as the cause. He was about 82 years of age, and a farmer by occupation. He wife preceded him in death about six years ago. He was the father of Messrs. W. H. C. and Edward Ecker, of San Diego, Cal., and Mr. Harry Ecker. The funeral and burial took place at Centenary last Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock, Rev. J. W. McCormick officiating at the funeral and Wetherholt at the burial.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, February 18, 1899
Ecker, John D.
A friend has furnished us some additional facts concerning the life and death of John D. Ecker, whose death was noted in last week’s Journal, and which occurred Feb. 10, 1899. Mr. Ecker was one of our most prominent farmers, widely known and the following will be read with real interest by many:
Mr. Ecker was born in the Kingdom of Hanover, Germany, May 31st, 1818. He came to America in 1846, first settling at Pittsburg, Pa., from which place he came to Gallia Co. and located on the farm where he has since resided.
He was a thrifty, industrious and successful farmer and his home was one of neatness, plenty and comfort. His social qualities were of a genial, whole-souled character and his influence was for peace and harmony in the community where he resided.
He was twice married. His first wife was Wilhelmina Leeking, who died Nov. 11, 1856. His second wife was Mary C. Dickman, who died May 5, 1888. He was the father of eleven children, of whom five preceded him to the future world, and those who survive him are W. H. C. Ecker, Mary E. Stringfellow, Edwin W. Ecker, Caroline S. Liddy, Josephine W. Russell and Harry Ecker. Mr. Ecker was confirmed in the Lutheran faith and church when fourteen years old.
His sickness was brief, and in anticipation of the change that awaited him, he spoke of it calmly and made fitting suggestions concerning his burial. He was an affectionate husband and father, and in his conversation often spoke of his two sons far away, and in his last hours repeated to his children present many of his favorite hymns and prayers learned in his youth. When the messenger came to bear him away, he passed calmly and peacefully without a struggle from earth to the great beyond while setting in his chair.
The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, March 1, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of page
Ecker, John W.
John W. Ecker Drops Dead At Home Thursday
Prominent Gallia Countian Is Victim Of Cerebral Hemorrhage
After arising according to his usual custom and attending to the chores of his barn, Mr. John W. Ecker, one of Gallia County's most prominent and well known citizens, dropped dead in the kitchen of his home about seven o'clock this Thursday morning, July 26, 1923. He was 71 years of age.
Mr. Ecker had been in rather poor health for some time and had made a trip to Maple Grove Springs July 12th. This morning, however, he told his wife that he felt fine--better than he had for some time and went about his usual tasks with his natural vigor. But when he returned to the house he became the victim of a cerebral hemorrhage and fell to the kithen floor where he was discovered immediately by his wife, who heard the fall while down in the cellar.
Born in Allegheny, PA, Mr. Ecker was brought to Gallia County when only a babe, 2 years of age and has been a resident and staunch citizen ever since. Until about ten years ago he owned and operated a large farm near Alexandria, but with the infirmities which come with increasing years, Mr. Ecker was obliged to retire from active farming and thereupon moved to Gallipolis. He rented the farm for several years and then sold it.
Mr. Ecker had been a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and was a prominent member of the Masonic Orer, being a Knight Templar.
Earily in life Mr.Ecker married Miss Emma Waddell and to them were born three sons, two of whom are left to mourn their loss, Albert, the oldest, having died last October; Oscar is located at Independence, KS and Ernest at Bluefield, WV. Mr. Ecker is also survived by one brother, Mr. Chas. L. Ecker, a well known farmer of this county, his only sister, Mrs. Louisa Stone having preceded him a year ago.
The funeral will be in charge of the Knight Templars but the time has not been set pending the arrival of Mr. Ecker's son, Oscar, from the West. It will not be before Sunday; however and the burial will be under the direction of Geo. J. Wetherholt & Sons. Definite announcement will be made later.
[Note: Death Certificate..John William Ecker born March 23, 1852 Alleghany County, PA; died July 25, 1923; aged 71 years 4 months and 3 days of age. Parents: Henry & Meiha Ecker (both born Germany)..Burial Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township]
Gallia Tribune
Aug. 4, 1923 [Weekly]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Mrs. Ecker Dies In Hatfield Home 7 P.M. Saturday
Rites 2 Tuesday With Rev. Mr. Gishler In Charge
Mrs. Lenora Stone Ecker, 84, widow of Charles L. Ecker, entered into eternal rest at 7 p.m. Saturday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Sheriff and Mrs. Elmer E. Hatfield, where she had long resided and been tenderly cared for in her declining years.
Funeral rites will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the George J. Wetherholt & Son mortuary by Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler, with interment following in the beautiful Ecker- Hatfield plot in Mound Hill Cemetery. Pall bearers chosen are Frank C. Ghrist, Edward Judy, Charles T. Robinson, Harry W. Dexter, Dr. D. C. Priestley, and Edwin McCormick.
Mrs. Ecker was born April 14, 1860 to the Hon. Elijah A. and Margaret Liddy Stone in Green Township. She was educated in the Gallia Academy and the Gilman Seminary, and later taught in several rural schools and one term at the Academy.
On Nov. 1, 1885, she was united by marriage with Charles L. Ecker, They established their residence at The Maples at Centenary, where they maintained a hospitable home for 40 years. Their surviving children are Mrs. Elmer Hatfield, Margaret C. Ecker of Pleasantville, New York, Hazel E. Hine, Mt Pleasant, Iowa and Horace b. Ecker. There are three grandchildren – Karl (Brownie) Hatfield, in the U.S. Navy and Jean and Charles Ecker.
Mrs. Ecker was the last survivor of her parents’ family. The others were a sister, Jennie, who died early in life, James W. Stone, a former sheriff of this county, Dr. John Stone of San Diego, Calif., Clark Stone of Melville, La., and Wilbur F. Stone of Leadore, Idaho.
A life-long Methodist, Mrs. Ecker was a true mother in Israel. Kindly, gentle, yet strong of character, she left an impress for better living upon all her contacts. Noted for her passion of flowers she surrounded herself with beautiful ‘blooms’ and bore for them a deep love as symbolical of a life to come in their repeated passing and certain resurrection.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 23, 1944
Transcribed by J. Farley
Ecker, W.H.C.
Death of W.H.C. Ecker
W.H. C. Ecker, who left here many years ago, died at San Diego, CA, last night where he was long a resident.
He was the son of John D. Ecker and a cousin of J.W. of this city.
A lawyer by profession, he was once Prosecuting Attorney of Gallia County. He left here to find a climate where he could get relief from asthma. He was about 65 years of age.
[Note: Born: Jan. 1852]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 7, 1915
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
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
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
Edler, Cynthia Annie
Mrs. Cynthia Annie Edler Dead
Mrs. Cynthia Annie Edler, widow of John H. Edler, civil war veteran, died Tuesday morning March 16, 1926, at her home on First Ave., at the age of 68 years, after an illness of several weeks. She leaves nine children - eight sons and one daughter. Pearl R. of Charleston, W. Va., Thomas L., Carmel, Cal.; Clinton E., Patriot, O.; Maurice S., Buffalo, N. Y.; Jesse H., Detroit, Mich.; Marion G. and Lester W. of this city; Harry E. of Columbus, O.; and Hattie F. Edler of Chicago, Ill; and two step-sons Frank A. Edler, John W. Edler of Columbus, O.; and one sister Nancy J. Edler.
Funeral at the residence Saturday morning at nine o'clock, burial at Patriot, O., in charge of undertaker Albert E. Tope.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 18, 1926
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Edler, Morris Sanford
Gallipolis Man Dies In Ironton At 77
Morris Sanford Edler, 77, a resident of Gallipolis died at 6:45 p. m. Wednesday in Ironton General Hospital. He had been a patient in a Coal Grove nursing home for over a year.
Mr. Edler was born at Patriot on Aug. 20, 1876 [sic- should be 1886], son of the late John H. and Cynthia Ann Riley [sic- should be Ripley] Edler. He is survived by three brothers and a sister, Lester and Marion Edler, both of Gallipolis, Harry Edler of Columbus and Mrs. Hattie Whaley of Decauter, Mich.
Mr. Edler was a retired restaurant worker and most of his active career was spent in Buffalo, N. Y. There he met and married the former Lydia Kraskie, who preceded him in death in 1933. A surviving daughter is Mrs. Cynthia Wagonblott of Cheektowaga, N. Y. There are four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Miller's Home for Funerals. Rev. Glen Hueholt will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 2, 1964
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Edler, Nancy J. Ripley
Nancy Edler, 85, Dies
Buried at 2 Tuesday
Mrs. Nancy J. Edler died Sunday at one o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ross Wilson, Fourth avenue, after an illness of almost six months duration of complications incident to her advanced age. As Nancy Ripley, member of a prominent Gallia county family, she was born at Patriot, eighty-five years ago next August 31.
She was the wife of George Edler who died about twenty years ago.
In addition to Mrs. Wilson, who cared for her during her long illness, there survives two other daughters and three sons: Mrs. S. G. Wilson and Everett, of Marion, Mrs. G. S. Walker, of Charmco, W. Va., and Albert, of Yellow Springs, and Charles, of Gallipolis.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Patriot by Rev. Earl Cremeens. Burial in the Ripley family cemetery by A. E. Tope.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 29, 1933
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
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
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
Edwards, Evan E.
Evan E. Edwards
Edwards, Evan E., 69, Oak Hill; farmer; November 15 after extended illness of a heart ailment; survived by two sons and a daughter, away; funeral November 18 at Bethel Church; burial in C. M. Cemetery.
The Gallia Times; November 24, 1946
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech
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]
Transcribed by Jean Yount Top of Page
Edwards, John E.
Full Particulars
Of the Finding of the Body of the Lamented John E. Edwards, and Funeral Services
The body of John E. Edwards was found by Messrs. C.E. McCormick, Geo. w. Gardner and Thos. Rutherford. He was aboard the Blanche M. when it exploded.
The coroner searched the body and found first his watch stopped at 9:57, that was the same moment of time that Mr. Davis' watch stopped, who was thrown in the water that night and escaped.
There was also found a post office key, pocket knife, $5.50 in money, a circular from the J.E. Halliday Co. addressed to him.
The body was moved to the road where Undertaker Hayward was in waiting, and it was taken to their undertaking rooms and prepared for burial. It was in a bad state of decomposition, but not a mark on his body or the slightest indication of his having been burned or hurt by any explosion or flame. It is Mr. McCormick's theory that Mr. Edwards became exhausted and was unable to reach the shore from endeavoring to assist others in the water with him.
The funeral services of Mr. Edwards were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Pepple, his foster parents. They will be conducted by Rev. Ernest R. Meyer of St. Peter's Episcopal church and the interment at Pine Street cemetery by Hayward & Son under the direction of the Elks. The pall bearers were Stanley Huntington, Clyde Ingels, Wilbur Dutton,F.M. Cromley, John Priestly and Geo. D. Gardner. It was an extraordinary large funeral and the floral tributes many, beautiful and expensive.
[Note: Taken from a larger article entitled Full Particulars...in regards to the finding of the body.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 27, 1907
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Edwards, Julia
Death Of Mrs. Evan Edwards
Mrs. Julia Richabaugh Edwards, widow of Evan E. Edwards, died at the home of her son, Wilbur, of Westerville,, Ohio, June 12, 1925, at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Edwards was a life resident of Rio Grande and was the mother of nine children, three sons and six daughter. One son, Elza, preceded her in death a year ago.
She leaves Mrs. Bud Petry, Mrs. Anna Perkins and Mrs. Carrie Shears of Columbus; Mrs. Mary Samuel and Mrs. Edna Jones of Rio Grande; Mrs. Flossie Davis of Bidwell; Wilbur of Westerville and County Superintendent Ed Edwards of this city.
Her body will arrive on the Hocking Valley Saturday and will be taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Jones, at Rio Grande. Burial will be Sunday at Old Pine Cemetery.
[Note: Death Certificate... Julia Anna born July 15, 1846; died June 11, 1925 Franklin County, Ohio; 78 years, 10 months and 26 days of age. Father: Adam Richabaugh]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 12, 1925
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Edwards, Mary
EDWARDS, MARY - Feb. 25, 1882, at her residence in Raccoon Township, near Tyn Rhos, aged 65 years and 9 months.
Mrs. Edwards was born in Cardiganshire, South Wales, in the year 1816 and was married in 1840 to one Edward Edwards of the same place, who ended his earthly career some 20 years since. Shortly after their union they emigrated to this country and purchased a small farm on which she lived until her death.
The departed sister was and had been a member of the Congregational Church ever since young. Her illness was of long duration, but she bore it with quiet resignation and departed this life sustained by a strong Christian hope. She filled the measure in her lifetime of a true mother, strictly moral and religious, kind, charitable, honest and industrious. She leaves three children to mourn their untimely loss.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Richards, who preached from the second book of Kings, 20 chapter, 1 verse, assisted by Rev. Evan Reese, who preached from the 90th Psalm, 12th verse; both discourses were ably handled. Possessed with such qualities of character as these, what need that lady should have any other monuments to perpetuate her memory or to teach lessons to the loving.
[Note: Buried in Tyn Rhos Cemetery in Perry Township]
Gallipolis Journal
March 16, 1882
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
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 Top of Page
Edwards, Virginia
Virginia Edwards, 96, 307 Upper River Road, died early today at Pine Crest Care Center.
She was born Oct. 27, 1889 in West Virginia to the late Henderson and Sarah Elizabeth McAllister Holnaker.
Preceding her in death was husband, Guy Edwards, April 28, 1963.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Willis Funeral Home.
[Note: Buried Centenary Cemetery in Green Township. Headstone 1889-1986]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 9, 1986
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
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
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
Elliott, Carodus E.
Death Claims Mr. Elliott In Columbus
Carodus E. Elliott, 45, office manager for the Jenkins Concrete Co. for the past 21 years, died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday at University Hospital in Columbus. He had been a patient there two weeks. Mr. Elliott had been in failing health 17 months. His condition was serious the past three weeks.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Elliott was born Aug. 29, 1922, in Ohio Twp., son of Eugene Elliott, who preceded him in death and Grace Lambert Elliott.
He was married to Garnet Meadows on July 22, 1946, in Greenup, Ky. She survives, along with the following children: Francis Eugene, Gallipolis; Roberta Ann, a student nurse at Riverside Hospital in Columbus; Richard Wayne, Janet Marie and Keith Allen, all at home.
Two grandsons survive. One sister, Grace Elliott, preceded him in death.
Mr. Elliott served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Grace Methodist Church, VFW, and American Legion.
Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Grace Methodist Church under the direction of Rev. Paul Bauders. Burial will be in Ridgelawn cemetery at Mercerville. VFW graveside rites will be conducted. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Saturday, until the hour of the funeral.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, January 19, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
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
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
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
Elliott, Goldie M.
Goldie M. Elliott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Elliott, of Saundersville, died May 14, 1904, aged about 19 years, leaving her parents, five sisters, two brothers and a legion of friends to mourn her untimely demise. The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. S. S. Denney at Stewart Chapel.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 20, 1904
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Elliott, James W.
James Elliott Dies Thursday
James W. Elliott, 77, who had been the operator of shoe repair shops in Gallipolis for a period of 40 years, died at Holzer Hospital at 7:15 p.m., Thursday. He had been ill since May 20 and during his fatal illness was a patient at the hospital for most of that period.
Mr. Elliott was a lifelong resident of Gallia county and was born near Northup Oct. 3, 1877, the son of the late John and Rosann Hutchinson Elliott. Of that union one sister survives, Mrs. Amos Carter, Bloomdale.
The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dilla Belcher Elliott, Vinton. Mr. Elliott was twice married, the last marriage being April 12 this year. His first wife was the former Mable Marie Cromley, who died Feb. 22, 1951, and daughter Opal preceded him.
Children of his first marriage who survive are Mrs. Carl A. Treleaven, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Judy Elliott, an employee of Holzer Hospital. One grandson is also a survivor. Mr. Elliott was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Modern Woodman.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church Sunday at 2 p.m., with Rev. W. H. Green officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Elliott-Sanders Funeral Home. Friends may call at the Wetherholt Funeral Home after 1 p.m., Saturday. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service where it will lie in state. Pallbearers will be Jim Morris, Vernal Birch, Joe Ingerick, Gerald Branson, Carl Treleaven and Opie Gibson.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, June 3, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
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
Elliott, Marcus
M. Elliott, 24, Dies After Operation; Rites Here Friday
Son of Addison Residents Passes At Xenia
Marcus Elliott, who grew to young manhood in Gallia County died Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in McClellan Hospital at Xenia. He had submitted to an appendix operation on Monday, March 6, and death was due to an abdominal hemorrhage. He was 24 years old and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Elliott of Addison, who with other members of his family, were called to his bedside the latter part of last week.
He was married and leaves his wife and two small children. He is also survived by seven brothers and three sisters; Foster of Reading, Pa., Roy and Paul of Gallipolis, Woodrow, Fred and Mrs. Dorothea Bear of New Philadelphia, Hollis of Hamilton, Orland, U. S. Coast Guard, Mrs. Mary Keefer of Columbus, and Mrs. Emerine Velosky of Lafayette, Ind.
Services were held at Springfield at one o’clock this afternoon after which the body will be brought to Gallipolis. It is expected to arrive about 6 o’clock and will be taken to the home of Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Smith, 18 Vinton Avenue, there to remain until time to be taken to the Church of God for service at 1 p.m. Friday. Rev. Byers of Springfield will officiate and burial will follow at Mound Hill cemetery by O. E. Elliott.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 16, 1944
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Elliott, Morris
Morris Elliott, 58, businessman, dies
Morris G. Elliott, 58, a resident of 142 Portsmouth Rd., Gallipolis, died at the home of his son, Jim Elliott, Lower River Rd., around 2:05 a.m. this morning.
He was born in the Bethesda community in Gallia County on Aug. 19, 1916, son of the late Oscar and Osa Wickline Elliott.
Mr. Elliott had been in failing health the past 18 months.
Mr. Elliott was owner and operator of Elliott Appliance in Gallipolis for the past 39 years.
He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and had served in numerous capacities of the church, including choir director, building committee, and a member of the church board.
He was a member of the Meigs-Gallia Gideon Camp.
He married the former Pearl Masssie in Greenup, Ky., on March 22, 1937. She survives, along with two daughters, and three sons: Mrs. Harold (Eleanor) Trout, Pataskala, Ohio; Mrs. Tom (Lynn) Hunter, Huntington, W. Va.; Richard, James and Larry, all of Gallipolis. One sister, Mrs. Victor Glenn, Bedford, Ind., survives. Four brothers survive: Max, Carl, Edwin and Lester, all of Gallipolis. One sister preceded him in death. Nine grandchildren survive.
Funeral services will be held 2 p. m. Saturday from the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. John Utterback officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.
Friends may call at the McCoy-Wetherholt-Moore Funeral Home in Gallipolis on Friday from 2-4 and after 7 p.m. Pallbearers will be Ron Allison, Milton Brewer, Leslie Rayburn, Jack Vance, Billard Howell and Clarence Shupe.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Gideon Bible Memorial Fund.
[Note: Born Aug 19, 1916 - Died Feb 27, 1975]
Gallipolis paper
1975
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
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
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
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
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
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
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 To lose one's wealth is sad indeed |
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
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
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." |
Gallipolis Paper
June 25, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
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
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
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
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
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
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
Ely, John
John Ely, 24, Dies Suddenly
Funeral services for John Ely, 24, who died suddenly early Monday morning, were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. L. O. Grant in charge.
Mr. Ely, who was apparently in good health upon retiring Sunday evening, died at 3:15 A.M. Monday, before medical aid could be summoned. The cause of death has not yet been determined. Interment was made at Gravel Hill Cemetery in charge of Rawlings-Coats.
[Note: From tombstone: 1914 - 1938]
No paper or date.
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech Top of Page
Ely, 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 Top of Page
Emsheimer, John
John Emsheimer Dead
We have received a note from Mr. Gabriel Emsheimer announcing the death of his father, Mr. John Emsheimer, which sad event occurred at his home at Wheeling, W. Va., on Saturday, February 25, 1899, at 12:55 p.m. The funeral and burial occurred on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Emsheimer was a resident of this city for a number of years, and conducted a clothing store on Court Street in the room now occupied by Mr. John Lawson as a tin shop.
He removed from here to Wheeling several years ago. Mr. Emsheimer was 71 years of age. His many friends in this city will be sorry to learn of his demise.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, March 4, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Engel, August
Mr. August Engel, a German farmer living on the Portsmouth road, and well known about town, died last Wednesday night after a general decline of health for the past three or four years. He was an honest, good citizen.
[Note: He is buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
November 22, 1887
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Engle, William
[Engle, August ]
Wm. Engle Dies Quickly After Brother Passes
Both Men Born And Reared At Edge of Gallipolis--Funerals at A.C. Stafford Home
In about 30 hours after August Engle died at his home in Huntington, his older brother, William, who had been living with him, died in the Holzer Hospital.
The body of August was brought here Saturday afternoon and at the same time William, a victim of pneumonia and unconscious, was brought to the hospital from the same home in an ambulance. He passed away at 10:45 Sunday morning.
Dies on Arising
Both men had been in ill health, but William Engle's fatal illness was of brief duration. As stated in Saturday's paper, August had telephoned Friday to his daughter, Margaret, a nurse here, to come down and help take care of his uncle. The next morning he was found dead. His body,almost fully clothed, lay across his bed.
William Engle was born and spent nearly all his life on the Engle Hill farm, just outside the city on the Portsmouth road. He was 70 years old a few months ago. August Engle was two years younger. They were among the eight children of the late August Engle, of which number three survive: Mrs. A.C. Safford, Gallipolis; Mrs. Emma Northup, Northup and Lewis W. Engle, Peck, Kansas.
William never married and until the death of his sister, Kate, lived at the old home place at the top of the Engle Hill. After that, he lived with Paul Niday, next at Safford home and for nearly two years with August in Huntington, the latter having made his home there for four or five years.
Both were respected men, useful, worthy citizens and members of the Methodist Church. August was a Knight of Pythias.
Both funerals will be held at the Safford home, 524 Third Avenue, but not at the same time. August's funeral was to begin at 3 o'clock today, with Rev. H.H. Wilbur in charge. Burial in Mound Hill by Funeral Director F.J. Entsminger.
Services for William Engle will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
[Note: William Engle born April 26, 1863; died Feb. 16, 1934; age 70 years 9 months and 13 days. August Frederick Engle was born Aug. 7, 1865; died Feb. 10, 1934; aged 68 years, 6 months and 3 days of age. Children of August Engle and Christine Lang--both born Germany.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 12, 1934
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
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
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker Top of Page
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
Entsminger, Margaret
Death of Margaret Entsminger
Miss Margaret Entsminger, daughter of the late John L. and Sophie Entsminger and sister of Messrs. John T. and W.S. Entsminger, living on the Little Chickamauga at the old homestead, where she was born 63 years ago, died at half past 8 o'clock Sunday morning August 11, 1901, after an illness confining her to her bed for two weeks and from a complication of troubles.
Her funeral services will probably be conducted by Rev. E.H. Gelvin, Undertaker Glassburn officiating at the grave which will be at Bethel, at an hour not yet named.
She had belonged to the church for many years and there is nothing too good to be said of her, is what all of her intimate friends say. She was ever ready to relieve the sick and distressed and was kind and affectionate with all.
She and her nephew, Mr. Fred Entsminger, lived alone together in peace, happiness and kindly affection and her death is a source of sorrow to him and other relatives and friends.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, August 12, 1901
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Entsminger, Vevie May
Entsminger Rites Will Be Held At Home 2 Friday
Forbears Came To This County More Than 100 Years Ago
Vevie May Entsminger was the full name of Miss Entsminger, whose death at 6:10 Tuesday morning was briefly announced in Tuesday's paper.
Though she spent most of her years in Addison Twp., the statement that she was born there was erroneous. She was born in the present home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wheeler on First Ave. opposite the county jail.
She was the only daughter of John Thomas Entsminger and Sarah Romelia Smith Entsminger and at the time of her birth, Aug. 13, 1862, the father was the clerk of courts.
In 1905 the family moved to Gallipolis from the farm now owned by Oscar Russell, former sheriff, Mrs. Entsminger having died four years before that and Mr. Entsminger died in 1907.
Miss Entsminger and her brother, Fred J., shared the same home all their years, and their devotion to each other was a tender and solicitous as it was constant and mutual. Not for a single night was she ever willing to stay elsewhere than her own home. She was a lifelong and devout member of the Methodist Church--first of Bethel and then of Grace Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home, 539 Second Ave., at 2 o'clock Friday, with Rev. W. Scott Westerman in charge. Rev. H. H. Wilbur of New Lexington, a former pastor, has sent word that he would be unable because of illness to come and participate. Interment will be made on Mound Hill.
The Entsminger name has been a familiar one in the history of Gallia County for more than a century. The first of the name to come to this country from Germany settled at Sweet Springs, Va. Thence they came to Langsville, and thence to Addison Twp., when the father of the decedent was but three years old.
[Note: From gravemarker, year of death 1943.]
Newspaper unknown
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
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
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
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
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
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.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 7, 2006
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart
Death of Mrs. Adelaide Erfurt
Many persons learned with regret of the death of Mrs. Adelaide Erfurt, one of our finest and most highly esteemed old residents.
She was born in Baden, Germany, April 18, 1832, and was the daughter of Xavier and Cecelia Brandstetter.
She came to America with her parents in 1854 settling at Charleston, W.Va., where she was united in marriage to Clement Erfurt.
To this union no children were born but she reared from childhood her two nieces Miss Emma Wehrle and Mrs. Thomas Popp who were devoted to her.
They moved to this city in 1862, Mr. Erfurt dying in 1874.
Three sisters Mrs. C. Henkle, Mrs. A. Lautenschalger and Mrs. Sophia Naegle survive her with three nieces, Miss Wehrle, Mrs. Watters and Mrs. Cain.
She was a life long and devout member of the Catholic church and a lady of most excellent character and loved by all who knew her.
The funeral will be conducted at the St. Louis Catholic Church at 9 a.m., Friday with interment at Pine Street cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 12, 1916
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Erit, Henry
who found him attracted the attention of Joseph Martin and Edward Jones, who were near by, and they went to where the little group was standing. After administering what little we allow to those in distress they carried the body to the house and summoned Squire Ripley, who held an inquest, rendering
a verdict of heart failure.
Deceased was well known and respected by all throughout his long and useful life. He had reached the age of sixty and leaves a wife, formerly Miss Henrietta Wood, two daughters and a son, viz: Mrs Mary
Van Pelt, Mrs. George Waugh and George Erit. The funeral occurred Saturday afternoon at Salem church.
Wetherholt having charge of the interment.
Tues, Sept. 14, 1897
Vol. LXII No 47
Errett, Robert
Death of Robert Errett
Many of our readers remember Mr. John Errett, who lived a long time on the Susan Beck farm near here in this county. Several years ago he moved to Hickory, W. Va. He died a few years ago. On Sept. 16, 1908, his son Robert, 37 years of age, died of typhoid fever and was buried at the Buckle graveyard, Mason County, W. Va. He left a wife and one daughter 10 years old, besides numerous other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Sun Beck near town is a sister to Robert. Another brother, Charles Errett, also has the typhoid fever but is reported on the road to recovery.
Gallipolis Bulletin
October 9, 1908
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Erwin, Francis
Mr. Francis Erwin, of Wilkesville, died Feb. 6. He was a soldier of the old 56th Ohio and enlisted under Capt. Evans.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, Feb. 17, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Former Resident Dies In Columbus
John Erwin, a former resident of this city, died Friday the the home of his son, Clate, in Columbus, following a six month's illness of heart trouble. He was fifty-nine years old.
In addition to the son at whose home he died, two other sons survive, Ivan of this city and a son in Pittsburgh.
The remains will arrive here Saturday evening in charge of his son, Ivan, and Edward Tope of the Tope Undertaking Firm. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the funeral parlors of E.E. Tope by Rev. George Sagen. Burial in Pine Street Cemetery.
[Note: born Dec. 1, 1869 West Virginia; died Oct. 24, 1929 Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Wife: Mattie, Parents: Ned Erwin and Elizabeth Meddius (both born WV)]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Estep, Charles
Charles J. Estep, 51, of 71 Mill Creek Drive, died Wednesday, July 7, 1993, at Holzer Medical Center.
Born August 23, 1941, in Deleware, [sic] Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Audrey Estep.
Surviving are his wife, Emma Wolford; two sons, Charles Estep and Bryon E. Estep, both living at home; and one step daughter, Jennifer Wolford, Gallipolis.
Services were conducted at __ p.m. today in the Cremeens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Harmon officiating. Burial followed in the Providence Cemetery in Clay Township. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Cremeens Funeral Chapel.
Pallbearers were Charles David, Richard Wolford, Jimmy Daniel, Gary Wills, Jeff Daniels and Bill Burdette.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 9, 1993
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer
Estep, Willard
Willard Estep, son of Rev. Shadrack Estep of Middleport, died last Monday at Logan, from shot wounds he received ten days before. A barkeeper in a temperance saloon shot him, while under the influence of liquor.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 29, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Estes, Mary
Mrs. Mary Estes,78, died at 1:45 AM today at the home of her son, John Estes,
Marietta. Born July 16, 1870, in Gallia County to John and Amanda Grover Shriver, the
decedent was married April 10, 1890, to Elijah Estes, who died March, 13, 1914.
They are survived by two sons, John, Marietta, and Luther Estes, Crown City;
six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. James Sheets,
Crown City, and Mrs. Jack Phillips, Bladen.
A member of the Crown City Methodist Church, Mrs. Estes had lived in Crown City
until 1 1/2 years ago when she went to live with her son.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday in the SWan Creek Methodist Church,
with burial in Swan Creek Cemetery, after a short funeral service in the Dowell and
McClure Funeral Home, Marietta.
[Note from stone: 16 July 1870 - 1949]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Jean Yount
Estes, William Wilfred
W. W. Estes, 64, Succumbs
William Wilfred Estes, 64, father of Mrs. Derry E. (Dottie Estes) Adams of Kanauga, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday in a South Point nursing home where he had been a patient for two months.
Mr. Estes was born in Lawrence county Aug. 4, 1900, son of the late James and Bridget Morgan Estes. His marriage was to the former Dorothy Henthorne, who was killed along with a five month old daughter, Glenna Eileen, 27 years ago.
Children who survive in addition to Mrs. Adams are Roy Wilfred Estes of Flatwoods, Ky., Mrs. Paul (Lois) Fletcher of South Point, Harry Ralph Estes of Ironton, and an adopted son, Charles Edward Sanders, Lower River Rd. There are 13 grandchildren. A surviving sister is Mrs. Ben Birkel of Ironton. A son, Roy Lee Estes, preceded him in death.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Tracy Brammer Funeral Home at Ironton. Rev. Isaac Statts will officiate and burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, March 2, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Evans, Abe
OBITUARY
On a farm near Rio Grande, Ohio, Evan S. and Mary Ann Evans, a newly wed couple, established their new home. They became the parents of five children, two girls and three boys. Abe, the second son, and third child was born Sept. 26, 1873. His journey on earth extended over a period of 73 years, 6 months, 15 days.
He attended the Pleasant Valley Rural School. He was studious and eager to get an education. At an early age, he followed the footsteps of his older brother (Isaac) and sister (Mary) and joined the ranks of the ones following the teaching profession. He taught very successfully for 8 years in the schools of Ohio.
Thinking that advantages were greater elsewhere, he decided to cross the continent to the state of Washington. Here again he took up educational work and taught for 3 years in the West. While in the west he also worked on different ranches and became very familiar with western life. After careful consideration, he decided to return to Ohio and take a course in civil engineering. He entered the engineering college at Ada, Ohio, and completed the course. He also did post graduate work in other institutions. While attending college, he became very much interested in athletics. His powerful physique, his unusual speed, and the ability to coordinate mind and muscle made him one of the outstanding members of the college football team.
He followed his new profession for a number of years. After the death of his father, he returned home to be with his mother and sister Mae. He operated the home farm for some time. He also set out a large apple orchard on his farm near Thurman. He had a fine orchard and picked hundreds of bushels of apples.
He had oratorical ability; when he was called to make an address or debate some subject, all were attentive. They enjoyed his keen wit, his pleasing voice, his wonderful vocabulary, the well chosen words, and the interesting subject matter that he so forcibly presented. He also enjoyed singing, and his deep bass voice could be heard on many occasions.
That his sound judgment and integrity were appreciated by his many friends was shown by their electing him to important township positions.
About 8 years ago, he suffered a paralytic stroke. This affected his speech and the use of his right arm. However his mentality was unaffected. He was still interested in local and national affairs and enjoyed listening to the news commentators. After this stroke, he was unable to do much work. So the farm was sold and he and Mae moved to Vinton. Here on April l1, 1947 a second stroke caused his death.
His philosophy of life can best be expressed by giving a quotation from his writing. Quote “While the most of you know that I am not overburdened with orthodox religion, I would not exchange for any thing in this world my hope of meeting and recognizing the personalities that I have loved here. Personalities that I hope are being preserved; personalities whose faults and frailties mingled with their virtues only make them human. And I think that the unhappiest people in the world are those who are devoid of this hope." (unquote).
This quotation confirms the fact that he believed in immortality and the principles of Christianity.
He leaves two sisters, Mary of Chicago and Mae with whom he made his home and one brother Everett of Vinton, Ohio. A number of other near relatives and a legion of friends. [Note: Clipping ends here….there could be additional information.]
[Note: From death certificate his name Abram L. Evans.]
Newspaper (prob. April 1947, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Evans, A. L. (Abram)
A. L. Evans Dies At Vinton Today
A. L. Evans, 73, died at 11:30 a.m. today at his home in Vinton after a stroke Tuesday from which he never rallied.
Eight years ago he suffered his first stroke, and he had been cared for since by his sister, Miss Mae Evans. Another sister Mrs. Mary Richards, Chicago, and a brother, E. A. Evans, Vinton, also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Isaac Evans.
Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at his home with burial by Steve Thomas, will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Mr. Evans was a farmer, but many years ago he was a civil engineer in the Far West, spending several years in the States of Washington and Arizona. He helped build the Detroit River tunnel.
In the early 1900's Mr. Evans was graduated from Ohio Northern University, after attending Rio Grande College and Heidelberg. He was an outstanding football player, being named all-state left guard one season.
Never married, he was born in Gallia County and brought up in the Thurman-Rio Grande neighborhood.
[Note: From death certificate Abram L. Evans; date of birth September 26, 1873; date of death April 11, 1947; father Evan S. Evans; mother Mary Ann Evans.
Newspaper (prob. April 1947, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans Top of Page
Evans, Amelia
Mrs. Evans Dead at Vinton
Mrs. Amelia Evans of Vinton, died Sunday after a long illness at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Evans. Beside the son with whom she made her home, she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Brandebury of Marion.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, July 26, 1921
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Evans, Anna Plymale
Mrs. R. Evans Dies At Home Near Thivener
8 Children Survive Rites 2 Tuesday At Ohio Chapel
Mrs. Anna Plymale Evans, wife of Robert Evans, died about 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the family home on Raccoon below Thivener. She suffered a heart attack early that morning and calmly apprised those about her that the end was near.
Mrs. Evans was 62 years old, and was born and reared and married at Covington, Va. She and Mr. Evans came to this county about 20 years ago and they own and occupy a farm adjoining that of Fenimore Johnson, being farther down Raccoon.
She is survived by, besides her husband, these eight children: John, Basil, Lester M. (Tim), Wilford, Claude, Mrs. Robert Houck, Mrs. Lester Evans and Mrs. Arthur Hoyt, all of the Clay twp, Gallipolis area. There are two brothers of the decedent living in Virginia.
Funeral services will be held at Ohio Chapel, of which Mrs. Evans was a member, at 2 o'clock Tuesday, with Rev. H. W. DeWolfe, pastor, in charge. Interment will be made in Mound Hill cemetery by Stevers.
[Note: From death certificate Anna “Dove” Evans; date of birth May 13, 1879; date of death October 5, 1941; father John T. Plymale; mother Emma Biars.]
Newspaper (prob. October 1941, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Evans, Augusta B.
Mrs. Evans is Claimed at 83, Rites Monday
Mrs. Augusta B. Evans, 83, a resident of 332 Third Ave., died in Holzer Hospital at 1 p.m. Thursday. She had been hospitalized for four days.
Mrs. Evans was born in Gallia county Dec. 5, 1882, daughter of the late Alexander and Charlotte Gilbert Sigler. Her marriage was to Henry Evans, and he preceded her in death. Two sons and two sisters are deceased. She is survived by a brother and sister, W. W. Sigler of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Alma Danner of Hamden.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. (DST) Monday at the Wetherholt-Elliott Funeral Home. Rev. Albert Mackenzie will officiate, and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 Sunday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, July 2, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Evans, Ben M.
Bright Career of Ben Evans Ends Abruptly
Member of Group of Brothers Who Achieved Success as Merchants is Dead Funeral Sunday
As a shock to unnumbered friends in Gallia and Mason counties came the news late Friday afternoon of the death of Ben M. Evans at his home in Pt. Pleasant. However, it was generally known that he was critically ill. He passed away at 3:30, death attributed to a heart failure, the culmination of an illness that began Sunday.
As manager of one of the three Pt. Pleasant stores of the Evans Grocery Company, Mr. Evans reported for duty Monday morning. He remained at his post but a few hours and on Tuesday he was delirious. During the next 48 hours no improvement was noted in his condition and yet the end came suddenly and unexpectedly.
Reared at Cadmus
Ben Evans was 32 years old on August 23, 1931, and was born and reared at Cadmus. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Evans, the father having died more than 20 years ago. On October 11, 1929, Mr. Evans married Ruth Miller, formerly connected with Modern Markets, Inc., and to them, one child, a boy, Lewis Clinton, now 11 months old, was born. Ben is survived also by six brothers and three sisters: John E., Alton, Stanley, Emerson, Chauncey, all of Gallipolis; Lester, Mrs. Ruth Bowman and Mrs. Alma Long, all of Toledo, and Mrs. Gertrude Howard of Lisbon, Ohio.
Ben, Stanley and Emerson composed the group that, forming a partnership, and starting with one grocery here, later incorporated and is now successfully operating eight stores in this territory -- three in Pt. Pleasant, three in Gallipolis, one in Cheshire and one in Oak Hill.
With the organization Ben served as a store manager and as a leader in determining and carrying out advertising policies. Like his brother-business associates he was credited with unusual talent for business and his personality was such as to win confidence and to endear him to those with whom he was in close association.
His death has brought poignant sorrow to relatives, business associates and intimates and has evoked many expressions of sympathy for the young widow and baby and brothers. Among other near relatives are two uncles, John Everett, Portsmouth Road, and Ben Evans, this city.
The decedent was an active, earnest member of the Baptist church. He was teacher of the St. John's Bible class at the Baptist church in Pt. Pleasant. He was also a Mason and Knight of Pythias.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church here at 1 o'clock Sunday, with Rev. George Sagen and Rev. W. E. Brewer in charge. Burial will be at Sandfork by Undertaker A. E. Tope.
The body was brought to Tope's undertaking parlors Friday night. It will be taken back to Pt. Pleasant this evening and a brief service will be held there at the noon hour Sunday.
The pall bearers will be Harley Simmons, John King, and Paul R. Fore, Pt. Pleasant; Earnest Wiseman Rio Grande; Hobart Wickline, Cadmus, and Mr. Durkin, Jackson.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune, p. 1
Saturday, June 23, 1932
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark
Evans, Ben R.
Ben R. Evan, 76, of Dayton, a former Gallipolis resident and veteran educator, died Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.
He was born to the late John E. and Elizabeth Rees Evans.
He was a past grand master of Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. A 33rd degree Mason, he was active in masonic bodies of Gallia County, Columbus and Dayton. He was a member of Morning Dawn Lodge 7, Trowel Council 71, R.S.M., Galilean Tabernacle, Royal Arch Knight Templar., Columbus Shrine and Scottish Rite, Gideon's International, Lion's Club of Jackson and was a former active member and elder of Jackson Presbyterian Church, moderator of the Gymanfa in Southeastern Ohio.
He was a school teacher and principal of Washington Elementary School in the 1940s, before becoming a Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company agent, was a member of Shiloh Church of Dayton and associate member of the First United Methodist Church of Venice, Fla.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Jones Evans; two daughters Mrs. Emily Spriggs of Springfield and Loretta Heigle of Columbus; one brother, Francis Evans of Reynoldsburg; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Evans.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 25, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Evans, Bill Joe
Bill Joe Evans 56, of 451 Lariat Dr., Gallipolis, a retired truck driver, died Sunday, at his residence following a brief illness.
Born April 13, 1933 in Gallia County, he was a son of the late Chauncey (Hank) L. Evans and Ruby Meadows Evans.
Surviving is his wife Eleanor Kay Richards Evans, whom he married July 30, 1965 in Gallipolis. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Craig (LuAnn) Thompson of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Daniel (Beverly) Dunkle of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Tom (Jackie) Woodward of Gallipolis; and five grandchildren.
He was a member of the VFW Post 4464, the Elks Lodge 107, Masonic Lodge 371 Centreville, American Legion Post 27, Aladdin Temple, Royal Arch Mason 79, Royal Select Mason Moriah Council 32, Rose Commandry 43, Gallipolis Shrine Club and Grace United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Monday, 6 to 9 p.m. with Masonic services at 8:30 p.m.
Services will be Tuesday, 2 p.m. from Grace United Methodist Church, the Rev. Joe Hefner and Rev., Al Mackenzie officiating. Burial follows at Mt. Zion Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace united Methodist Church Wednesday Morning Men's Group.
Pallbearers will be Bill Richards, Mike Null, Skip Meadows, Hobie Foster, Ervin Folden, Homer Hankins, Larry Kingrey, Paul Cayton and Bob Myers.
Honary pallbearers will be Walt Abblett, Forrest Clark, James Flipper Robinson, Jerry Hall, Tim Evans, Merrill Evans Dr. Dan Notter and Alden Wedemeyer.
Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 16, 1989
Transcribed by J. Farley
Evans, Caroline
On Friday evening of last week, December 2, 1898, Mrs. Caroline Evans, the estimable wife of Mr. Mathew Evans, of Evergreen, was claimed by death. She had been a great sufferer for the past two years with rheumatism. The funeral and burial services took place on Sunday afternoon.
Gallipolis Bulletin
December 10, 1898
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Evans, Charles
Charles Evans Dies On Sunday
Mr. Charles Evans died Sunday evening in the home of Thomas B. Travis, 24 State St. where he made his home.
He was in his early eighties and was a retired farmer. During his lifetime he was very active in music circles in the county as a teacher.
He was married to Catherine Phillips Evans who preceded him in death in 1951. He is survived by four children: Phillip of Dayton; John Miles and Lewis of Cleveland; and Mrs. Charles Edward (Margaret) of Florida.
Funeral services are incomplete pending the arrival of the children. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Monday at the Steve Thomas Funeral Home in Thurman.
[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote “9-26-1954” on the obituary.]
Newspaper (prob. September 1954, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Evans, Cynthia Ann
Mrs. Cynthia Ann Evans was born in Perry Co., near Hazard, Ky., Nov 13, 1854 and departed this life in her 43rd year. She was married to David I. Evans Aug 25, 1870. There was born to them, two sons and two daughters. All are left to mourn her loss excepting the little daughter who was laid to rest with the mother and whose birth was the cause of her death. She also leaves a mother, one sister and five brothers to mourn her loss. Her sickness was of short duration, but her suffering, which was the most painful, was bravely and patiently borne. She plead earnestly with God for his mercy and in her last hours repeated his beautiful words "Blessed are they who put their trust in the Lord."Of the deceased it can truly be said she was an earnest and faithful wife, a fond and devoted mother and strangers as well as friends found her a cheerful giver in time of need. But a quiet, humble life of domestic experience has closed and the friend who has followed you with so much kindnesss through life has ended her labors and entered upon her rewared.
May the sad bereavement lead the sorrowing husband and children to the throng of grace to seek before God that humble trust that faith which will enable them to conquer death and over come the brave for
| "The dead are everywhere Whatever is love, or tenderness of faith Where'er is pleasure, pamper pride, Where'er life is, or was, is death. A Friend |
[Note: Buried Salem Baptist Cemetery, Perry Twp]
Gallipolis Journal
Mar 30, 1897
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Evans, David L.
David L. Evans
David L. Evans, 55, of Bidwell, died Wednesday, July 18, 1990 in the Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W. Va.
He was born March 20, 1935 in Gallia County, son of the late Wilbur Evans and Elsie Black Evans of Columbus.
He was an electrician for the Ravenswood Aluminum Corporation, Ravenswood, W. Va., a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Bidwell, the Ancient York Lodge 33 PHF & AM of Gallipolis and a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Hickman Evans; one daughter, Mrs. James (Delores Jean) Williams of Gallipolis; one brother, Paul Evans of San Jose, Calif; two sisters, Donna Stewart and Wanda Evans of Columbus and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Darrell Evans.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Melvin Freeman and Minister Gene Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Evans, David M.
Died
In this town, on the 26th ult., David M., infant son of Thomas and Margaret EVANS.
Gallipolis Journal
June 02, 1842
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann
Evans, David O.
Mr. Evans Died
Mr. David O. Evans, who was kicked by a horse, the details of which were given in the Tribune, when it happened, died this morning, April 23, 1903. His wife died it is said on the same day of the month and at the same hour, four years ago. There is left a large number of children, one dead. Of the funeral services and burial we have no particulars. Mr. Evans was one of the nicest men in the county and his untimely death is regretted by all.
[Note: Death Certificate...Born: 1835 Wales; died April 23, 1903 Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio; age 68 years. Widower. Buried in Ebenezer Cemetery in Raccoon Township as David D.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 23, 1903
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Evans, Dawn
Dawn Evans, wife of Kenneth Evans, Columbus, died suddenly Thursday, April 18, at the home. She is survived by her husband and three children, Timothy, Heidi and Johnny. Memorial services were to be held in Columbus Sunday.
Kenneth Evans is the son of Hayden and Lois Lee Evans, natives of Greenfield Twp. He is the owner of the former Lee Farm in Greenfield Twp., where his aunt, Neva Lee Warneke, still resides.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, April 23, 1974
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Evans, Edward L.
Edward Evans Died Suddenly Last Evening
Former Teacher Will Be Buried At Old Pine
Edward L. Evans, former school teacher and well-known Perry tp. farmer, died last evening at his home on Raccoon between Cora and Route 141. Though by no means a rugged man in appearance, he had not been seriously ill and his death came as a shock to kinfolk and neighbors. He was 68 years old.
Decedent was a son of the late Daniel (Snap) and Mary Price Evans and lived at the old homestead. He is survived by his wife, who was Dora Fellure, and two children, Hayward and Mary Anna, both at home.
Mr. Evans's teaching career covered a period of 35 years. Except for a short interval, he had lived on the farm were he was born and reared and where he died.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock at Old Pine church, in charge of Rev. Earl Cremeens. Interment there by Davis & Thomas.
[Note: From death certificate date of birth December 13, 1873; date of death April 30, 1941.]
Newspaper (prob. April or May 1941, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Evans, Eli
Eli Evans Died At Mill Creek Home Last Night
Beloved Church Worker Succumbs To Prolonged Illness in 69th Year
Eli Evans, who had been ill and bedfast several years, died at 11 o'clock last night at his home on the Mill Creek road about two miles beyond Gallipolis. He suffered from tuberculosis and was in this 69th year.
Mr. Evans was a member of the Epworth Methodist church, Gallipolis council of the American Mechanics, and the Daughters of America. He was a fine type of Christian and was praised today by Rev. H. M. Smith and others for his church work and his exemplary character. For years he served as superintendent of the Epworth Sunday school.
Decedent was born at Evergreen and his age was computed to be 68 years, 9 months, 17 days.
On Oct. 24, 1908, he married Ada Tipton, a sister of Rev. John Tipton. Five children of this union survive: Mrs. Carl Rinnert, and John Evans, both of Gallipolis; Joseph, Charles and Mary, at home.
[Note: From death certificate date of birth June 10, 1871; date of death March 27, 1940; father Alford Davis; mother Toma Clinger; burial Pine Street CE.]
Newspaper (prob. March 1940, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Evans, Elizabeth M.
Mrs. D. E. Evans Dies In Columbus
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Evans, 67, widow of David Elmer Evans, died Thursday in Grant Hospital, Columbus. She had made her home with her daughter; Mrs. Margaret E. Lyons, 452 E. Ennis Ave.
Also surviving are a son, Stanley R. Evans, and a brother James G. Evans, both of near Patriot; two sisters, Mrs. B. C. Kennedy of Cincinnati and Mrs. Mary M. Davis of Logan.
Funeral is being held this afternoon. Burial will be at Obetz.
[Note: From death certificate date of birth June 28, 1882; date of death July 28, 1949; father Daniel D. Evans; mother Elenor Griffith.]
Newspaper (prob. July 1949, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Evans, Ellen Rose
Death of Mrs. Harry Evans
Mrs. Ellen Rose Evans, wife of Harry Evans, died at her home on Neil Avenue, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1924, at the age of 20 years. She leaves beside her husband, one child Harry Herbert, age 2 years, her father and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Timmons of Jackson and Jennie Rose of Point Pleasant; three brothers, William Rose of Columbus; Forest of Point Pleasant and Charles Rose of Gallipolis.
Mrs Evans was a member of D of A Council No. 114.
Funeral services will be Friday at 2 o'clock at Epworth M.E. Church. Burial by Wetherholt & Entsminer at Pine Street Cemetery.
[Note: Death Certificate...Ellen Marie Evans born 1904; died Jan. 2, 1924; aged 20 years 3 months and 23 days of age. Parents: Alfred Evans and Emma Benson.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 2, 1924
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Evans, Eunice
In Memory of Mrs. Eunice Evans
On Monday night, May 24th, there died at Hoadley, Ohio, a noble woman, a woman that possessed a beautiful Christian character. She went in and out among us in her quiet, gentle way, with a kind word and a smile for everyone. Her presence was gentleness itself and her faith in God was strong. The influence of her life will abide.
Born in Wales
Eunice Evans was born in North Wales Sept. 22, 1828 and died at Hoadley, Ohio, May 24, 1915; aged 86 years and 8 months.
When but a year old she was brought to this country by her father and mother, John and Ann Lewis. They settled in Pittsburgh, PA, where her mother died. Later her father removed to a farm near Centerville, Ohio, where she spent her girlhood days.
In 1852, she was united in marriage with David C. Evans at Cincinnati. They settled on a farm near Centerville. To this union were born four children, one dying in infancy. Dec. 7, 1860, the husband, a sainted man of God, was removed from her by death, leaving to her care three children, one son and two daughters. She did not repine or grow melancholy over the death of her dear one, but made her presence joy and sunshine in the home and devoted herself to the comfort and happiness of her children, bringing them up in the fear of the Lord. Virgil, the son, the pride and stay of her life, married and settled on the home farm. Ada, the youngest daughter, a beautiful young woman, became the wife of Thomas Lloyd of Hoadley. Mary Ann, attentive and affectionate, tenderly cared for the loved mother down to the close of her pilgrimage.
She Mothered Her Grandchildren
After a few years of married life Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lloyd were taken away by death, leaving three small children. This mother and daughter, "Aunt Anna" as the children called her, went into this home to care for the orphans. For love's dear sake, a mother dares and endures everything and the crown of her life is this love. Her strong, sweet, disposition helped her to meet bravely the unusual struggles of her life and she lived to see these three grandchildren reach the age of maturity, marry and settled in homes of their own. A saintly life of service is the precious heritage that is left them and today they with her own children "arise up and call her blessed".
A Church Member From Girlhood
In her girlhood she united with the Baptist Church at Ebenezer. After her marriage she transferred her membership to the M.E. Church at New Zion and later to the C.M. Church at Peniel. She was always loyal to the church and faithful attendant as long as she was able. She loved all that pertained to the church. She loved to read and kept in touch with all the events of the day, but the Bible was the dearest book of all.
A Widow Fifty-Five Years
She was a widow for fifty-five years. In loneliness she walked life's journey, yet not alone. The chastenings of sorrow that came to her seemed to have brought her into a very close companionship with her Savior and she walked and talked with Jesus. Her quiet, calm confidence that God would take care of his own, dispelled all doubt and gloom and her life was a continued exemplification that the Lord will keep in perfect peace one whose mind and heart is stayed with Him.
Just A Step Into Another Country
And when His call came, it was just a step into the country where so many of her loved ones await her. We will not mourn, but rejoice that she has been liberated into a larger life by this angel of death.
She has left, a dear sister, Mrs. D.S. Jones, of Centerville, two children, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.
We are glad today to bring our tribute of love to the memory of Aunt Eunice, the memory of whom will linger long as a sweet fragrance. Her life was a true, a brace and a beautiful one and as we look today upon these silver locks, these toil worn hands, we know they belong to one who is worthy to be ranked as having been one of the great workers in the vineyard of the Lord.
[Note: Died of Acute Gastritis. Burial at Peniel Cemetery in Greenfield Township]
Scrapbook Collection - Publication unknown
May, 1915
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Evans, H. Claude
H. Claude Evans, 85, Gallipolis, died Monday, May 27, 1996 in Holzer Medical
Center.
Born December 25, 1910 in Covington, Virginia, son of the late Robert Lee Evans
and Anna Dove Plymale Evans, he retired in 1974 from the Williams Energy Bottle Gas Company.
He was a member of Masonic Lodge 468, Eureka, Commandry-79, Order of the Eastern
Star 283, and attended the First Baptist Church of Gallipolis.
He was preceded in death in 1992 by his wife, Beatrice Eileen Fowler Evans, whom
he married December 30, 1933 in Greenup, Kentucky. He was also preceded by four brothers, John Evans, Tim Evans, Basil, Wilford and cousin Estus Plymale.
Surviving are two daughters, and a son-in-law, Marlene and Farrell Houck of
Gallipolis, and Juanita E. Dailey of Gallipolis; a son and daughter-in-law, D. Dean and Henny Cherrington Evans of Gallipolis; six grandchildren, Mrs. Monna (Bill) Phillips, Mrs. Cherie (Justin) Smith, Mrs. Mandy (Rob) Goble, Jane Dailey, Billy Evans and David Evans; five great grand-children, Allen and Greg Phillips, Eric and Michelle Goble, and Joshua Smith; three sisters, Ruby Houck of Gallipolis, Erma Evans of Gallipolis, and Virginia Hoyt of Pomeroy; and a sister-in-law, Gertrude Evans of Gallipolis.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 31, 1996 in the Willis Funeral Home, with
Pastor Archie Conn officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 1996.
Masonic services will be conducted at the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Thursday,May
30, 1996 by Masonic Lodge 469, Eureka.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 28, 1996
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Evans, James G. (Griffith)
James G. Evans Dies At Patriot
James G. Evans, 74, died Monday morning at the home of Stanley Evans, Patriot. He had been in ill health for several months.
He was born July 16, 1879, near Patriot, the son of Daniel D. and Eleanor Griffiths Evans, both deceased.
He was a member of Salome Church and received his 50-year pin last year from the Patriot Masonic Lodge.
He was a retired farmer and had never married.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. B. C. (Sarah) Kennedy, Cincinnati, and Mrs. Daniel M. (Mary) Davis, Logan.
Masonic services will be held at the Evans' residence at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday in the Mebo [sic- should be Nebo] Church, with Rev. Earl Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in the Mebo [sic] Cemetery, in charge of the Thomas Funeral Home.
[Note: From death certificate his full name was James Griffith Evans; date of death September 7, 1953.]
Newspaper (prob. September 1953) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans Top of Page
Evans, James Harmon
James Harmon Evans, 72, Ewington, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday at his residence. Born Nov. 25, 1909, in Centerpoint (Tyn Rhos community), he was the son of the late Thomas and Sadie Sharp Evans.
Surviving is his wife, Kathryn Thompson Evans; a daughter, Mrs. Bradley (Virginia) Harder of Ewington; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Helen Meadows of Columbus. He was also preceded in death by a brother and sister.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with the Rev. C. J. Lemley officiating. Burial will be in Tyn Rhos Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-6 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, March 30, 1982
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Evans, James W.
James Wilford Evans, 80, of Lower River Road, Gallipolis, died Monday at his residence.
Born Jan. 27, 1909 in Covington, Va., he was a son of the late Robert Lee Evans and Anna Dove Plymale Evans.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Gertrude Bain Evans, whom he married May 5, 1934, in Cattletsburg, Ky.; one son, Jerry Evans of Gallipolis; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Dean (Jean) Niday of PSR, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Paul (Joyce) Watters of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are one brother, Claude Evans of Gallipolis; and three sisters, Virginia Hoyt of Pomeroy, Ruby Houck of Gallipolis, and Erma Evans of Gallipolis.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and one son, Charles Dean Evans.
He was a member of Ohio Chapel Church, Gallia Masonic Lodge 469 in Eureka of which he was a 50-year member, Chapter Council and Commandry 79, and the Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus.
Services will be conducted Thursday, 2 p.m., Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, the Rev. Rick Vilardo officiating. Burial follows in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, 4 o 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Masonic services will be Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., by Gallia Lodge 469 Eureka.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Senior Citizens Center, P.O. Box 411, Gallipolis, or Christ United Methodist Church.
[Note: Born - January 27, 1909; Died - March 13, 1989; Buried - Mound Hill Cemetery; Services March 16, 1989, by Rev. Rick Vilardo, directed by Fred, Joan and Gene Wood Funeral Directors]
Gallipolis paper
March 14, 1989
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer Top of Page
Evans, John
John E. Evans, 71, Rt. 2, Gallipolis, died at 6 p.m. Sunday in Holzer Medical Center. He had been in failing health the past three months.
A retired teacher and farmer, Mr. Evans was born Oct. 4, 1902, in Covington, Va., son of the late Robert L. and Anna Plymale Evans.
He married Kathleen Perkins on Aug. 27, 1930. She preceded him in death on Jan. 1, 1960.
Two sons survive: Edward Evans, Rt. 2, Bidwell and Jimmy Evans, Rt. 1, Gallipolis. Four grandchildren survive. The following brothers and sisters survive: Basil Evans, Rt. 2, Gallipolis; Tim Evans, Gallipolis; Wilford Evans, Eureka Star Route; Claude Evans, Gallipolis; Mrs. Robert (Ruby) Houck, Gallipolis; Mrs. Les (Erma) Evans, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Arthur (Virginia) Hoyt, Pomeroy.
He spent most of his life in Gallia County. He attended Christ United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Gallia Masonic Lodge and a Past Master of that lodge. He was a member of the Chapter Council and Commandery, Gallipolis. He attended New River Tech at Montgomery, W. Va., and Rio Grande College.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Albert MacKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Masonic services will be conducted by the Gallia Lodge 7:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Unknown publication
June 23, 1974
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley Top of Page
Evans, John D.
Mr. John D. Evans of Centerville, died at Coalton, Ohio, last Friday week; preparations were made for his burial at Ebenezer cemetery, but a message reached here Sunday morning, (June 11) stating that his body could not be removed and that it was interred in the Coalton cemetery. He leaves a wife, five children and many friends to mourn their loss.
Gallipolis Journal
Thursday, June 22, 1882
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Evans, John Everett Sr.
Death Comes To Jno. E. Evans Sr. At Early Hour This Morning
Scion Of Family Long Active And Prominent Here
John Everett Evans Sr., retired stockman and farmer, died at 1:45 a.m. this morning at 1026 Second Ave. There he and Mrs. Evans, who was invalided a decade ago by paralysis made their home since 1941 with his son, Principal of the Washington Schools Ben R. Evans and his family.
It was last May the elder Mr. Evans suffered a cerebral hemorrhage from which he never fully recovered. Yet he had gained weight and was moving about yesterday on the premises. His last illness developed about midnight.
Nearing 77 Birthday
John Everett Evans, was a sturdy, industrious, successful, capable and honest businessman and farmer. He was a pleasant, genial man and his acquaintanceship was county-wide. He was highly esteemed as a citizen, as a neighbor and as a friend and at times when deeply interested he wielded a big influence in local polities. His kinfolk constitute an outstanding segment in the business life of this county.
Decedent's birthday was April 19, 1868 and, hence, he lacked but six days of attaining his 77th birthday. He was a son of John Lewis Wendell Evans, whose home was in Greenfield Twp. and at what was then Holcomb post office, and who operated a mill and a big farm on Symmes Creek. The mother was Sarah Davis Evans.
On Oct., 25, 1899, John Everett and Elizabeth E. Rees were united in marriage and most of the following years were spent on his farm - the one-time Hanson farm on Route 141 in Perry Twp.
There they reared these five sons, who survive: Ben R., already mentioned; David L. Evans, Columbus; John L. W. Evans, New Philadelphia, O.; Thomas E., Phoenix, Arizona, and Francis Evans, Reynoldsburg, O. There are eight grandchildren and one brother and three sisters, to-wit: Ben F. Evans, Gallipolis; Mrs. Lloyd Owens, Oak Hill; Mrs. Alice Jones, wife of Senator Thomas W. Jones, Middleport, and Mrs. Stanley Davis, Omaha, Neb.
Two brothers and a sister preceded John Everett in death. They were Lewis of Cadmus, Mrs. Charlotte Griffith of Gallipolis R.D. (Green Twp.), and Luther O. of Twin Falls, Idaho. Lewis was the oldest of eight and the father of the Evans brothers who have achieved unusual success here in the grocery and allied businesses.
Until he became partially disabled by a stroke last year, Mr. Evans tenderly and capably cared for his invalid wife and to the last he continued to be helpful in that labor of love.
Mr. Evans was a Mason, a member of Siloam Church, and of the Grange.
Rites on Sunday
Short funeral services will be held at the Evans Home at 1:30 (fast time) Sunday afternoon. Then the body will be taken to Nebo, where final services will be held an hour later and where interment will be made by Stephen Thomas of Thurman.
[Note: From death certificate date of death April 13, 1945.]
Newspaper (prob. April 1945, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans Top of Page
Evans, John H.
John H. Evans, Teacher, Dies Near Bladen
Had Taught 34 Years And Was Active Lodge Man-Funeral Held Today
By A. C. Safford
A great surprise and sudden shock to all was the news that John H. Evans, well-known citizen of Bladen and teacher in our City schools, had passed away at his home (near the site of the home where he was born) on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m., aged 55 years, 10 months, 21 days.
He was the son of J.S. and Mary Irion Evans, and was born March 6, 1884. Surviving are his wife, Augusta, and one son, Jack, at home, one son Waldo having passed away in 1922.
He leaves one sister, Mrs. Dr. Joseph Webster, she being the last one of the family remaining. Mrs. Deane Irion Carter, wife of Dr. Otto Carter, was a niece of Mr. Evans and was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Evans and was greatly endeared to them, the same as one of their own, will greatly mourn his passing, having lost a great and true friend.
Mr. Evans was united in marriage with Miss Augusta Sigler, daughter of Aleck and Charlotte Sigler June 2, 1910.
Soon after their marriage they went to Idaho, where he taught school for six years. Returning home, he taught school in this county in all, 34 years, eight of which was in our City schools, always with evident satisfaction, a most excellent record and splendid teacher.
He was a member of the Baptist Church of this city and his funeral services will be held at his home on Swan Creek Monday, January 29, at 2 p.m. with Rev. George Sagen of the Baptist Church and Rev. C.E. Thayer, who was formerly of his home church, officiating.
He was a valuable member of the Swan Creek Grange near his home. He was a member of Gallia Lodge F. & A.M. No. 469, having served several times as Master of this lodge and was well versed in the principles of Masonry, wise in his counsel to his brethren who held him in highest esteem. The Masonic service will be used at the services.
The pall bearers will be S.R. Gilmore, Walter Davis, Don Dose, Lee Rose, Lincoln Call and William Chambers, his own selection.
[Note: From death certificate year of death 1940; burial at Mound Hill CE.]
Gallipolis newspaper
January 29, 1940
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Evans, John Miles
Hold Graveside Rites For John Evans
Graveside services for John Miles Evans, 52, who died in New Orleans, La., Sunday will be held in Fairview Cemetery at Centerpoint at 1 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Charles Cordle will officiate and Masonic services will be a part of the last rites. Friends may call at the Steve Thomas Funeral Home after noon Friday until the hour of the service.
Evans was born on Sept. 1, 1905 at Centerpoint, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. Charles Evans. He was one of a family of musicians, and after his graduation from Rio Grande High School, he attended the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music.
He served in World War II in the Pacific theatre, and was wounded on the island of Leyete. Following his army service, he was engaged in the electrical business in Birmingham, Ala., later going to New Orleans where at the time of his death, he was in the firm of Wallace-Evans and Mannequin.
He is survived by his wife, Etta Evans and two brothers, and a sister. Phillip Evans of Dayton, Malwyn of Cleveland and Mrs. Charles (Margaret) B. Edwards of Mt. Airy, Md.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, August 14, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
J. S. Evans, 85, Dies at Home of Son, Henry
Funeral services Will Be Held At Bethel Church, Back Of Bladen 2 Wednesday
John S. Evans, a leading and lifelong resident of Ohio tp., died early Monday at the home of his son, J. Henry Evans, back of Bladen.
Though he had suffered a week or more from the flu, the end came suddenly. He had risen from his bed and eaten some dinner and then sat down in a rocking chair and quickly expired.
For some time Mr. Evans, who was 85, had divided his time between the homes of his son and one daughter, Mrs. J. S. Webster. Mrs. Evans died four or five years ago.
Decedent was born on the farm where he died and on which he had spent his long life. He was highly respected and esteemed for his exemplary character and was a man of impressive appearance and mien. He was a son of Evan Evans.
Despite his prominence, The Tribune found it difficult indeed to obtain much biographical data concerning Mr. Evan’s life and death, nor did it get full particulars about the funeral arrangements.
It is said the funeral services will be held at Bethel at 2 Wednesday.
[Note: From gravemarker date of birth June 1864; date of death March 1939.]
Newspaper unknown.
From collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Evans, Katie
On Thursday afternoon, September 8, 1898, Miss Katie Evans, of Holcomb, was visited by death. She had been ill about four weeks with typhoid fever. She was a member of Bethel M. E. Church, and a lady beloved by all her acquaintances. Funeral and burial took place at Nebo Church last Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock.
[Note: Buried Nebo Cemetery]
Gallipolis Bulletin
Sept 17, 1898
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Evans, Lewis
Aged Lewis Evans of Bladen Dies Suddenly
Lewis Evans, aged 86, highly respected and lifelong resident of Ohio tp. died suddenly on Saturday afternoon while seated on the front porch of his home a short distance this side of Bladen. He had been about as well as usual say his neighbors and kinfolk.
Funeral services at 2 o’clock today at Bethel, with burial by the Stevers Funeral Service.
Mr. Evans is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Wills, whose home is a hundred yards or so of her father’s, and Mrs. A. L. Waugh, living in Oregon.
He is also survived by one brother, John S. Evans of the same township.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 9, 1933
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Evans, Mary
The funeral was held at Nebo on Wednesday at 10 o'clock by Rev. Riggs, and interment by Undertaker Davis, of Thurman.
July 17, 1908, Vol. XLI, No. 33
Evans, Mary
Mrs. David Evans
Mrs. David S. Evans, widely known in the southeastern part of this county and Gallia, died at the home of her daughter at Cleveland, Ohio, aged 80 years and 8 months. She went to Cleveland for a visit, July 16, was stricken with paralysis on the 20th and died on the 22nd. Her remains were brought to the old home last Friday and the funeral services were held Sunday at Carmel church, where she had been a devoted member for many years. Interment was in the cemetery near by the church.
She is survived by two daughters and three sons: Mrs. M. J. Perry of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Fremont Morgan of Cora, Gallia County; John D. Evans of Columbus, Ohio, Evan Evans of Lima, Ohio and Dan S. Evans at the old home north of Centerville, where Mrs. Evans lived since her marriage.
Mrs. Evans was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones (sailor), and a sister of Dan Jones, deceased, who for many years was a policeman and a business man of Jackson. ---Jackson Sun.
[Note: Death Certificate shows body sent to Vinton, Ohio.]
The Gallia Times, Gallipolis, Ohio
Thursday July 29, 1920
Vol. XXII NO. 30
Transcribed by Charles Wright
Mary A. Evans Dies Thursday at Niday Home
Miss Mary A. Evans passed away at the home of her niece, Mrs. E. S. Niday, 635 Third Ave. Thursday at 1:40 o'clock. She had been ill for only two weeks. She was greatly loved and respected by all who knew her.
Miss Evans was the daughter of Mr. David and Eunice Lewis Evans, who were natives of Wales.
She is survived by one brother, Virgil Evans of Columbus, and the following nephews and nieces: E. H. Lloyd, Homer Lloyd of Peniel, Ohio; Mrs. Karl Fahrback, Ralph and Mildred Evans of Columbus; Eunice Evans of New York City, Ed Evans of Boulder, Colo., and Mrs. E. S. Niday with whom she had made her home for twenty years. She was 79 years old on July 26.
Funeral services will be held Sunday. After a short service at the Niday home the funeral cortege will leave at 1 o'clock for Peniel, where the services will be conducted by Rev. H. H. Wilbur at 2 o'clock. Burial by Undertaker Tope.
[Note: From death certificate date of birth July 26, 1856; date of death October 31, 1935.]
Newspaper (prob. November 1935, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans Top of Page
Evans, Mary O. Kyre
Mrs. Mary Evans, Rio G. Telephone Operator, Is Dead
Funeral Is Set For 1 Thursday At Calvary
Mrs. Mary O. (Kyre) Evans, well-known and beloved resident of Rio Grande, died there Tuesday, three days after she had reached her 73rd birthday. She had been in poor health several years but had been bedfast only the last 10 days. During her last illness she was cared for at the home of a sister, Mrs. C. W. Adams.
For 23 years Mrs. Evans capably and obligingly served the Rio Grande community as operator in the local telephone exchange. In this way and other ways she endeared herself to a wide circle of friends.
Mrs. Evans is survived by two daughters, Mrs. (Nell) John Fox of Marion and Mrs. (Lois) Norwood Johnston of Rio Grande. (The latter became the switchboard operator after her mother was stricken with illness.) Also surviving are two sisters, besides Mrs. Adams, and one brother: Mrs. Minnie Almstead of Rio Grande, Mrs. Walter Seel of Portsmouth, and Frank Kyre of Rio Grande. There are 13 grandchildren, two of whom, Loren Davis and Junior Burnette, were reared by Mrs. Evans. (Davis is now in military service in Washington State and Burnette had expected to enter service next Friday)
Mrs. Evans' husband, William O. Evans, died 11 years ago.
Funeral services will be held at the Rio Grande Methodist Church at 1 o'clock Thursday, with Rev. Mr. Torges in charge. Burial in Calvary Cemetery by Davis & Thomas.
[Note: From death certificate date of birth September 12, 1869; date of death September 15, 1942; father John Kyre; mother Elizabeth Slagle.]
Newspaper (prob. September 1942, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Evans, Raymond E.
Raymond E. Evans, 26, member of Co. D, 362nd Infantry, 91st Division, died Jan. 19 in France, according to word received by local relatives.Evans was formerly employed at the Woolworth Store. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil H. Evans, Thurman, Gallia County, three sisters and two brothers. Ralph Evans, 259 S. Sandusky St. is a brother, and Mrs. Carl C. Hahrback, 818 E. Long St., and Miss Eunice Evans, 69 Franklin Park West, are sisters.--Columbus Citizens.
Gallipolis Bulletin
May 8, 1919
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer
Evans, Rees
Rees Evans was born April 18, 1869, and died Feb. 13, 1897, aged almost twenty-eight years. The preceeding brief sentence has a world of meaning and sorrow to those who knew and loved this excellent young man.
His home for most of his life was in Perry township; while a student for several years in Rio Grande College the circle of acquaintance and affection was greatly widened; by his newspaper work in Gallipolis his ability and merits became still more widely known.
When the dread disease that had already removed several of his nearest kindred, had also claimed him as a victim, hundreds were found to whom his death came as a personal sorrow. And yet not one of all who sorrowed for him sorrowed as they who have no hope. They knew that he had embraced the religion of the Lord Jesus in his boyhood, that his life, had been clearly and constantly marked by Christian principle, and they were comforted by the assurance that he was forever housed with God in the joys and rewards of the righteous.
As a college student Rees was one of the most faithful and successful and few have been more loyally and affectionately attached to the school.
A boy of eight years he attended the first commencement, and was also present at each succeeding commencement. His attachment to the school was fully reciprocated by the esteem and affection of his teachers and fellow students. At his funeral; next to the bereaved family, the circle of college friends had their place by his coffin.
A few months before his death, he went to North Carolina in hopes that a milder climate would arrent the march of disease. This was not to be and he ended his days among strangers. His father, who was hastening towards him, was still hundreds of miles away when he breathed his last. But in that land of strangers his warm and noble heart had already gained him love and friendship, and he could not have been cared for more tenderly by the dearest friends.
His body was brought by his father to the present family residence in Rio Grande. Brief funeral services were held there. A quartet of college friends and the village choir sang some of the tenderest songs that express human sorrow and christian hope. The more formal services were then held at Tyn 'Rhos church. President J. M. Davis, of Rio Grande college, delivered a memorial address and Rev. W. B. Barnett, pastor of the Rio Grande M. E. Church, and Rev. J. F. Davis, pastor of Tyn "Rhos Congregational church, also took part in the exercises.
His body rests in that beautiful cemetery by his mother and sisters. But his pure spirit is in the paradise of God. His memory is a precious legacy to his kindred and friends and their hope of meeting him again is a constant comfort and source of strngth.
[Note: Buried Tyn Rhos cemetery]
Gallipolis Journal
Mar 23, 1897
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Evans, Stanley R.
GALLIPOLIS – Stanley Raymond Evans, 70, Rt. 2, Patriot, (Patriot-Gage Rd.) died at 9:30 p.m. Friday in Holzer Medical Center. Mr. Evans had been in failing health four years and in serious condition the past three months. Mr. Evans served as Gallia County dog warden 13 years, retiring in 1968.
Born June 16, 1903 in Perry Twp., he was raised in the home of James G. Evans. He is survived by his wife, Esta Sheets, whom he married on June 23, 1927, in Pomeroy, Ohio; Mrs. Me Gates, Circleville, who was raised in the Evans home; two grand-children, and one half-sister, Mrs. Leo (Margaret) Lyons, Columbus.
He spent all his life in Gallia County. He attended Salem Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. John Jeffrey officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday.
Unknown publication
Died Jan. 11, 1974
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley Top of Page
Evans, Thomas J.
Death Of Thomas J. Evans
Thomas J. Evans died at his residence in Gallia county, Ohio, March 19, 1910. He was born February 4, 1861, his mortal life measured by 49 years, 1 month and 15 days. Mr. Evans was married Dec. 7, 1882 to Miss Roma W. Williams. To this union was born seven children, three sons and four daughers, one son and one daughter having preceded him to the great beyond.
Mr. Evans was stricken with pneumonia, just nine days before his death. His system did not respond to anything medical aid could render. He put up a heroic fight for his life but like medical aid, availed nothing. Mr. Evans professed hope in Christ in early life, uniting with the church, remaining a member of Sandfork Baptist church until death. He was a regular attendant and a cheerful and generous supporter of the same and his presence and support will be missed and sadly felt by the church. Mr. Evans expressed himself as being willing and submissive to God's will.
He was a good citizen always defending the right, willing to sacrifice time and means to do his full share in public life. He was a kind and indiligent father, a good and obliging neighbor, not easily offended and had wonderful control over his temper. He leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters, an aged mother, one brother, two sisters, four brother-in-laws, four sister-in-laws and many friends to revere his memory, who will miss his presence and cheerful dispoition. But on his family and aged mother will the loss be most severely felt. It is sad to say goodbye. The vacancy in his home requires more than our sympathy. God alone can give the help. May His sustaining presence fill the vacuum in this saddened home. We hope the goodmorning joy will far exceed the present sadness. His physical sufferings are over, his mortal remains are at rest.
The funeral services were conducted by B. F. Yellom and T. J. Riggs, and interment was at Sandfork cemetery by Undertaker Wiseman.
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 19, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Evans, Virgil H.
Virgil Evans Dies In Columbus
Burial At Thurman, Wed.
Virgil H. Evans, 56, formerly of Thurman, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mildred Whitt, 2100 Summit St., Columbus.
Four other children also survive; Mrs. Luella Fahrbach, Eunice, Edward S. and Ralph W. Evans. There are five grandchildren and Mrs. Elmer Niday of this city is a niece.
The body will be brought to Thurman for burial in New Zion cemetery, after services at 11:00 Wednesday at the M. E. church. There will also be services tonight at the residence.
[Note: From death certificate date of birth February 18, 1854; date of death March 10, 1940; deceased wife Jane E. Evans; father David C. Evans; mother Eunice Lewis.]
Newspaper (prob. March 1940, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Evans, Willard B.
EVANS SERVICES - Services for Willard B. Evans, 43, whose death was ruled a result of a self inflicted gunshot wound by Dr. Donald Warehime, Gallia county coroner, Wednesday, will be held at 2: p.m. Friday at the Tyn Rhos Church. Rev. John D. Davis will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Friday.
Mr. Evans was born at Centerpoint on Sept. 6, 1915, the son of Thomas and Sadie Sharpe Evans of Rt. 2, Patriot, both of whom survive. Other survivors are a brother Harmon, of Rt. 2, Patriot, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Meadows of Columbus. Another sister who preceded him in death was Mrs. Cecelia Thompson.
He attended county schools, and enlisted and served in World War II reaching the rank of sergeant. During his service in the Army, he received the good conduct medal and four Bronze Stars. Prior to coming to Gallipolis, he was employed in a brick works at Oak Hill, but at the time of his death he was unemployed.
His marriage to the former Maxine Davis was on Oct. 4, 1947, and she survives. Mrs. Evans is a rural mail carrier out of the Gallipolis post office. Five weeks ago they had purchased the former Fred Foster home, and were in the process of remodeling and repairing the large frame residence property at 510 Third Ave.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 11, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Ewing, G.K.
Dr. Ewing Dead
Dr. G.K. Ewing of Ewington, died at his home Saturday morning, August 17, 1918, of heart trouble after an illness for the past several months.
His mother, widow and the following children survive: Edgar of Athens; Plaford of Alice; Mrs. B. Wilcox of Gallia; Ben and Bessie of Florida, Rachael, Mildred and Robert at home.
Dr. Ewing was a Mason and an excellent physician and prominent citizen and had many friends here.
The funeral was held from his home this afternoon and the remains interred at Ewington.
[Note: Death Certificate shows only the G.K. for his name also...born Nov. 13, 1857. Parents John Ewing and Rachel Hawk]
Gallipolis Paper
August 1918
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Ewing, Rex
A Family Circle Broken
Thursday evening, January 10, 1901, death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Ewing taking from them one of their twins, Rex, aged 11 years, 4 months and 15 days. He wasa [sic] sufferer from typhoid fever for several weeks and their home was brightened by the thought that he was slowly recovering when he suffered a relapse, which took him from his happy home on earth to a happier home above where he will know nothing but joy and peace. Rex was a very bright and attractive child, greeting every one with a smile which made him many friends.
The family circle is broken for the first time and their home made sad by the absence of one that was very dear to them but who is safe in the arms of Jesus.
The funeral was preached in the M. E. church on Saturday at 2 p. m., by Rev. Parkins and all that was mortal of little Rex was laid to rest in the Ewington cemetery by Undertaker Butler. The grave was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers.
The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
- McArthur Democrat Enquirer.
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune, p. 1
January 18, 1901
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark Top of Page
Ewing, Rufus A.
OBITUARY
Rufus A. Ewing was born Feb. 12, 1861 and died in Evergreen, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1882 aged 21 years and one day.
The Westerman School, of which he was a member, adopted the following preamble and resolutions:
| Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His wise providence to take from our ranks by death our beloved pupil and scholar, Rufus A. Ewing, a young man of promise and unblemished character; therefore, Resolved, That we have sustained a great loss and we deeply sympathize with his widowed mother and family and can only commend them to that Supreme Being who doeth all things well. Resolved, That we send a copy of these resolutions to the mother of the deceased and also a copy for publication to each of the county papers. W.H. Vanden, Teacher F.H. Watts E.M. Blake Committee |
[Note: Buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Springfield Township]
Gallipolis Journal
March 2, 1882
Transcribed by F. K. Brown
Ewing, W. E.
Rev. W. E. Ewing Died Suddenly
Rev. W. Edgar Ewing, who lived in Gallia County for years, died suddenly Sunday night at his home in Mt. Sterling.
He is survived by Prof. R. Price Ewing, Rio Grande College; Mrs. Gladys Furst, Cedarville; W. Hollis Ewing of Columbus; two grandchildren and by his widow.
Reverend Mr. Ewing had not been sick and his death was a shock to his multitude of friends in Gallipolis, Rio Grande, and other places in Gallia County.
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Ewing-Smith, Rachel
Aged Lady Dead
Aunt Rachel Ewing-Smith, a highly respected Christian lady, passed away at her home at Ewington Sunday night after many months’ illness of infirmities of age.
The funeral was Wednesday at 2 p.m., services by her grandson, Rev. Roy Vale, of New Jersey. Mrs. Smith had passed her 92nd milestone on July 18.
She was the mother of G. K. Ewing, Isaac Ewing and Mrs. Ella Vale, all deceased, and Prof. R. Brown Ewing of Texas. She leaves many descendants and a host of relatives who will regret the passing of this good old lady.
The Gallia Times
Thursday, August 18, 1921
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron