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.
Gallaway, Eugene
Eugene Gallaway Dies At Columbus
Mr. Eugene Gallaway, 51, husband of Grace Goodlin Gallaway, died at his home, January 22, of a heart attack.
Mr. Gallaway, a native of Gallia County, was the son of Woodford and the late Rachael Gallaway, Bladen, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Grace Goodlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Goodlin, of Bladen, on June 10, 1919. Two children were born to this union, Juanita Gallaway Motts and Fred Gallaway Pearrell. He is also survived by one brother, Brady Gallaway, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Parsons, both of Gallia County.
He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the 42nd Division. For the past 20 years he had been employed by the Fairmont Creamery.
As a member of the South High U.B. Church, he was very active in the Christian work. Also served as president of the Aux. Police of Hamilton Township and was a member of the Volunteer Firemen.
He was laid to rest January 25, at the Obetz Cemetery.
Poem follows. Signed Margaret Mackay.
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Galloway, Augusta
Aged Woman Dies
Rites Held Today
Augusta Galloway, aged 87 years, died at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the home of Ernest Lambert, where she had been cared for the last month. Previously she had lived alone. A brother, Woodford of the Hannan Trace, survives.
Funeral was conducted this afternoon by Rev. Oma Williams. Burial in White Cemetery by C.R. Halley.
[Note: dates from stone, 1855-1942]
Gallipolis newspaper
1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Galloway, Frances
Mrs. Galloway Dead
Mrs. Frances Galloway, wife of George Galloway, living on the Hannan Trace; died last week at her home after a sort illness of pneumonia. She was seventy-nine years of age on February 14. She and her husband, who is very feeble, have lived in that neighborhood for many years, and reared a large family, the members of which are scattered over the country. She was buried in the family cemetery by Undertakers J. W. Stevers and son. Many of her relatives live in Huntington, W. Va.
[Note: From Stevers Funeral Records Died 20 Mar 1924 - Galloway/White - Cemetery Ohio twp.]
Gallipolis paper
March 1924
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
James Galloway Drowns in River Sunday Afternoon
First Such tragedy Of Seasn
Funeral Tuesday P.M.
James Galloway, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Galloway, Sugar Creek, drowned Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock in the Ohio River at the junction of Double Creek, above Crown city.
Dr. Donald R. Warehime, Gallia County coroner, returned a verdict of accidental drowning after he had seen the body at 7 p.m.
Young Galloway was dead when he was pulled out of the water about 4:30 o'clock by Gordon Cofer, George Woodward and Curtis Watts.
Although he could not swim, the youth was in the water with Thurman Pickett, Mark Pickett, Russel Haner Jr., and Richard Ellis. When Galloway got into water that was too deep for him, the other four boys tried to rescue him, but he fought them off, according to the report given Doctor Warehime.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. (slow time) Tuesday at Vicxtory Church, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens officiating. Burial by C. R. Halley in the Galloway cemetery.
Deputy Sheriff Morton Dickey was called to the scene. This is the first drowning reported in Gallia County so far this year and it is the eighth death from other than natural causes.
Gallipolis Newspaper
No date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Ganey, Daniel Joseph Jr.
Little Dan Ganey Dies in Toledo
The sad news of the death of little Dan Ganey was received here (this) Friday morning in a telegram to Mr. Joe Moch, former business partner of the late Mr. Dan Ganey, Sr.
Since leaving Gallipolis, Mrs. Ganey has been living at 833 Oakwood Avenue, Toledo and Dan had been in unusually good health until a few days ago when he was stricken with spinal meningitis.
Mrs. Ganey has many friends in Gallipolis who grieve with her in her loss.
The funeral will take place at Newark Saturday.
[Note: Death Certificate....Daniel Joseph Ganey was born Sept. 9, 1914 in Newark, Ohio and died March 24, 1921 in Toledo, Ohio; aged 6 years, 6 months and 15 days. Parents: Daniel J. Ganey, Sr and Spray Dance]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 25, 1921
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Mrs. Carl Gardner Dies at Cheshire
Funeral 2 [o'clock] Tuesday
Mrs. Ada Yeauger Gardner, wife of Carl Gardner, died at 3:45 Sunday afternoon at their home near Cheshire. She was in her 37th year, having been born March 23, 1903, in that community.
Mrs. Gardner was the daughter of S.O. and Addie Reynolds Yeauger. She married Carl Gardner on Feb. 28, 1920. He and these five children survive her; Mrs. Irene Halley, Cheshire; Carl Jr. 13, Paul Robert, Kenneth Ward and Carroll Lee Gardner, aged but 3 months, all at home. Also surviving are five sisters and two brothers.
Decedent was a member of the Old Kyger Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday at Old Kyger, in charge of Rev. Willis Maye. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery by J.L. Coleman.
[Note: born Oct 29, 1939]
Gallipolis Paper
October, 1939
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Gardner, Arthur B.
Arthur B. Gardner, 74, of 310 Downing drive, a retired coal miner,
died at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday in Bethesda Hospital following a long
illness.
Mr. Gardner was born May 18, 1900, at Cheshire.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Doris Elliott of 310 Downing drive
and Mrs. Russell (Wanda) Klingler of Columbus, five sons, Ray of
Nelsonville, Eugene, Ernest, Sam and Daniel all of Columbus, nine
grandchildren two sisters, Mrs. Louise Gilmore of Cheshire and Mrs.
Helen Carpenter of Middleport; four brothers George and Floyd of
Cheshire, Mark and Wayne of Fostoria.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. today in DeLong and Baker Funeral Home
where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in
Memorial Park.
The Times Recorder
Zanesville, Ohio
Mar 21, 1975
Transcribed by: Connie Cotterill-Schumaker
Gardner, Eugene
Eugene Gardner, 67, Gallipolis Ferry, died Thursday at Pleasant Valley Hospital. A veteran of World War II, he was the son of the late John Powell and Bessie Walters Gardner of Gallipolis Ferry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Ruth Lee Gardner in 1966.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Sheila Barker, Charleston, W. Va., Mrs. Lana German, Point Pleasant, Miss Bessie Lee Gardner, Alexandria, Va.; one son, John Allen Gardner, Gallipolis; six sisters, Mrs. Ruth Harper, Gallipolis Ferry, Mrs. Alice Matthews, Gallipolis Ferry, Rebecca Smith, Gallipolis Ferry, Ora Jane Northup, Gallipolis Ferry, Rosalie Nibert, Gallipolis Ferry, Irene Doolittle, Point Pleasant,; one granddaughter, Gena Louise German, Point Pleasant.
Services will be held Sunday 1:30 p.m. at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Tally Hanna officiating. Burial will follow in the Jordan Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry with graveside rites by the American Legion Post 23. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Saturday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, July 24, 1981
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
OLD RESIDENT
Mrs. Harriet Gardner Passed to Great Beyond
Aged 92 years
Mrs. Harriet M. Gardner, one of the oldest residents of this city passed away at her home on second ave Saturday afternoon with bronchial pneumonia, aged 92 years.
Mrs. Gardner was the eldest daughter of James and Cornelia Beard, and was born on March 16, 1823, in Trumbull county, Ohio. She was married on March 19, 1843, to William Lewis Gardner, who was killed in action during the War of the Rebellion, and was Captain of a company in the 7th Virginia Cavalry.
Her only surviving son is Ben L. Gardner, a son James M. and daughters Mrs. Alice Cowden and Mrs. Morgan Mollahan passing away a few years ago. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. J. M. Gardner has cared for her during her last years, in which she had suffered the loss of her sight.
Mrs. Gardner had been a life long member of the M. E. church, a resident of Gallipolis for 75 years and leaves three great grand-children, the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hayward of this city.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the residence by Rev. Hugh Evans. Burial at Pine Street cemetery by Hayward.
Gallipolis Journal
Friday, September 25, 1914
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
J. H. Gardner, 56, Claimed by Death At Home
Jesse Herman Gardner, 56, of 21 Smithers St., a retired employee of the West Virginia Malleable Iron Co., Pt. Pleasant, died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday at his home. He retired in January , 1968, due to ill health after 27 years with the Pt. Pleasant company.
Born Aug. 4, 1911, in Mason County, W. Va., he was the son of Bill and Ella Jones Gardner, both of whom survive and reside at Kanauga. He was one of 12 children. In 1962, he was married to the former Electa Criner Bush, who survives.
Survivors include these children from a previous marriage: Jesse Gardner, Jr., Mrs. Frances Toots, Mrs. Shirley Bush and Mrs. Mary Bush, all of Columbus; Mrs. Edith Cox, Parkersburg, W. Va., and Mrs. Peggy Bush, Gallipolis; These step-children, James and Roger Bush, Columbus; Robert Bush, Gallipolis; Linda, Karen and Portica Bush, at home; these brothers and sisters, Mrs. Jack (Bessie) Saxon, Cheshire; Mrs. Earl (Neva) Hayman, Roy and Marvin Gardner, all of Kanauga; Homer Gardner, Pt. Pleasant; Joseph Gardner, Springfield; Miss Edith Gardner, Charles, Carl and James Gardner, all of Washington C.H. There are eight grandchildren.
Mr. Gardner had been employed as a chipper-inspector at the West Virginia Malleable Iron Co. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union, AFL Local No. 3041.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Church of Christ in Christian Union, Eastern Ave., by the Rev. Everett Delaney. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the residence after 7 p.m. Friday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, March 29, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Gardner, Sarah, C.
Mrs. Sarah C. Gardner Dies Saturday P.M.
Widow of J.W. Gardner and Last of Squire J. G. Damron Family
Mrs. Sarah Catherine Gardner, aged and beloved woman, died at 11 o;clock Saturday night at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hayward. She suffered a stroke about two weeks ago and her condition gradually became worse thereafter. She was nearing her 88th birthday.
Mrs. Gardner was the widow of J. W. Gardner, a leading citizen for a long period prior to his death on March 27, 1912. For the last two years Mrs. Garder had lived at the Hayward home, where she was tenderly and devotedly cared for.
Though nearly all her long life was spent in Gallipolis, Mrs. Gardner was born at Malden, W. Va. Her birthday was May 12, 1849. She was one of the six children of John G. and Mary Ward Damron and came here with her parents when she was but a little girl. She was the last survivor of that family.
The first Damron home here was where Mrs. W. G. Sibley now lives. Then for many years the Damrons lived opposite the Our House in the property recently acquired by Dr. C. E. Holzer.
Mr and Mrs. Gardner were married May 5, 1868. Both were members of Grace M. E. Church.
They are survived by, besides the daughter, two granddaughters, Catherine Hayward, at home, and Mrs. Arthur F. Jones, Cleveland and a grandson, Gardner Hayward, Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Hayward arrived yesterday.
Funeral services will be held at the Hayward home at 2 o'clock Tuesday with Rev. H. H. Wilbur and Rev. L. W. Gishler in charge. Burial in Mound HIll Cemetery. Pall bearers will be A. K. Merriman, H. W. McHenry, Harry Maddy, Hollis C. Johnston, P. E. Pierce and Gus Fry.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 22, 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Mrs. Stella Gardner, 45, wife of Ed Gardner, died Tuesday night at her home back of Cheshire. In addition to her husband, one son T.J. and one daughter Fonna May survive. She was the daughter of the late Jacob Thomas.
Funeral services will be held at her late home Friday at 2 pm, Rev. Stump of Bidwell, officiating. Burial in Pine St. cemetery under the direction of J. L. Coleman, of Bidwell.
Gallipolis Tribune,
March 3, 1932
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart
Gardner, William Monroe
Father of Kanauga Woman Passes Away
William Monroe Gardner, 57, died late Friday night at his home in Pt. Pleasant. He was a son of the late Peter Gardner and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie M. Bowyer Gardner; five daughters, Mrs. Dicie Stewart, Kanauga; Virginia, Margaret, Ruby and Ruth, all at home; four sons, Freemont, Earl, William and Ceve; three brothers, Fred, David, all at home; two sisters, Clara George and Edward and one half-brother, Alfred Gardner.
Funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Burial at Lone Oak.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 9, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Mrs. Garlic Dies In Her 90th Year
Funeral Is Set For Noon Monday At Crown City
Mrs. Amanda Yoho Garlic, widow of P. M. Garlic, died about 4 o'clock Friday afternoon at her home in Crown City. She was 89 years old on January 5 and was perhaps the oldest person in her community.
Three weeks ago Mrs. Garlic suffered a stroke and steadily failed thereafter.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Monday at Crown City by Rev. Earl Cremeens, with burial at Mound Hill by C. R. Halley.
Mrs. Garlic was born in eastern Ohio around Martins Ferry or Steubenville and her death leaves but one survivor of her generation of the family - a brother, Charles Yoho, of Huntington.
She leaves two sons and two daughters, J. H. Garlic of Platform; H. L. Guthrie of Crown City, Mrs. Ira Neal of Gallipolis and Mrs. Zona Ward of California, She had spent the early part of the winter here with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Neal, and was highly esteemed as a woman of sterling character. She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Guyan Twp.
[Note: 1856 - 1945 handwritten on obituary, probably from tombstone.]
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
H. L. Garlic, 84, Claimed Early Sunday
Hoadley L. Garlic, Sr., 84, of Crown City, died around 5:05 a. m., Sunday in the Holzer Medical Center on Fourth Ave. He was admitted to the hospital Saturday night after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was a retired farmer and tobacco buyer. Mr. Garlic had been in failing health the past three years.
He was born Oct. 1, 1884, in Crown City, son of the late Preston M. and Amanda Yoho Garlic. He married Julia Sheets on Aug. 22, 1914. She survives, along with four children: Max and Hoadley Garlic, Crown City; Franklin D. Garlic, Crown City; and Mrs. Paul (Ellen) Stanley, Crown City. One son preceded him in death.
Seven grand and three great grandchildren survive.
One sister, Mrs. Gertrude Neal, Gallipolis, survives. Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. He spent most of his life in Crown City. Mr. Garlic attended the Crown City Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Crown City Methodist Church with Rev. Marvin Turner officiating. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Pallbearers for Tuesday’s funeral are: Emerson Ward, Roy Sheets, George Ralph Sheets, Billy Sheets, Stanley Watts and Russell Hineman.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 17, 1969
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
IN MEMORIAM
Preston Monroe Garlic, passed peacefully from this life at the home of his son, H.L. Garlic, in Crown City, Ohio, on Saturday evening, March 16, at 7:15 o'clock, after an illness of several months of organic heart disease.
The deceased was a son of Lewen and Nancy [Sheets] Garlic and was born in Guyan Township, Gallia County, Ohio, on January 8, 1853. At the time of his death, he was 76 years 2 months and 8 days of age. His parents were among the early and substantial settlers of this part of the county.
Mr. Garlic obtained a common school education in various districts of his native township and early in life took up the vocation of farming and followed that calling successfully until a few years ago when he retired from active duty and passed the declining years of his life at his quiet home and among his friends and neighbors with whom he loved to associate.
About the year 1872, Mr. Garlic was united in marriage with Amanda Yoho of Guyan Township and they lived happily together until Mr. Garlic's death separated them. To this union, ten children were born, three fo whom, Frank, Edgar and an infant died in early childhood and two daughters, Mrs. Janie Smith of Gallipolis, Ohio and Mrs. Charity Cofer of Huntington, WV, dying only a short time ago.
The children living are the eldest son, Joseph H. Garlic of Platform, Ohio; Mrs. Emmett E. Ward of Gallipolis; Hoadley L. Garlic of Crown City, Ohio; Mrs. Ira Neal and Mrs. Roy Day of Bladen, Ohio. Mr. Garlic also is survived by his devoted wife and one sister, Mrs. Charlotte Wallace of Guyan Township, besides numerous relatives.
Mr. Garlic was a man of good sound judgment and business ability and at various times served his township in an official capacity, the duties devolving upon him, being administered faithfully and honestly and with the consciousness of being a trustworthy public servant.
During the past few years in the quiet of his home, Mr. Garlic found much time for thought and meditation and read quite extensively taking an unusual delight in reading the Bible and seemed to get much comfort and solace from the pages of the sacred word. About a year ago while conversing with some of the members of his family concerning the life beyond, Mr. Garlic expressed an abiding faith in Christianity and told his friends that he was ready to go and not afraid.
Mr. Garlic was a devoted to his home and family and never hesitated to give his children and other people's children the fatherly counsel that is so important in stabalizing their future lives. The children likewise were devoted to their father and no doubt will miss his friendly counsel in the home. Mr. Garlic was a kind, good neighbor and the community in which he lived so long will miss his generosity, his wisdom in business affairs and the friendly spirit that guided his everyday life. For in the world there is nothing truly good, but good will.
[Note: Died March 16, 1929 according to stone in Mound Hill, Gallipolis Township]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Mr. Wm. Garlic, mention of whose serious illness appeared in last week’s Bulletin, died last Sunday night aged about 60 years. He was a prominent farmer, a Trustee of Lincoln College and a very worthy citizen in every respect and his death will be regretted by a wide circle of friends.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 13, 1904
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Garretson, Lewis Bryant
Lewis Bryant Garretson, 19, HHCI/325 Infantry, 82nd Airborn Ft. Bragg, N.C., died Oct. 20, from injuries as a result of a car accident in Istanbul, Turkey.
He was born June 3, 1966 in Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., to James L. and Della Sue White Garretson. He is also survived by his sister Angela Sue Garretson at home; and grandmothers Mrs. Clara Garretson, Hillsboro, W.Va., and Mrs. Ruby White, Porter.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Northup Baptist Church with Rev. James Chapman officiating. Burial in Ohio Valley Memory Garden. Friends may call Tuesday 4:30 - 9 p,m. at Willis Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. There will be an honor guard from Ft Knox, Ky, conducting military services.
Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 8, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Garris, James Cline
J. C. Garris Dies At 73
James Cline Garris, 73, a retired plastics worker who had lived in Gallipolis for four years, died in Holzer Hospital at 11:45 p.m. Saturday. He had been a patient there for four days but had been in declining health for nine months. He made his home in Young’s Trailer Court with his son-in-law, Vernon Garumbling, an employee of the Kyger Creek plant.
A native of Pennsylvania, he was born at Blairsville on August 27, 1884. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Garumbling and Mrs. Katherine Thomas Withrow of Charleroi, Pa., two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Miller’s Home for Funerals until Tuesday morning when the body will be taken to the Shoemaker Funeral home at Blairsville, Pa. where a Baptist minister will officiate and burial will be at Blairsville.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 13, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Gaston, Anna Loretta [Heacock]
Death Summons Mrs. L. Gaston at 11 Yesterday
Last of Family of Three That
Was Widely Esteemed at Loved
Funeral at 2
Tuesday
While the public was still marveling at her favorable reaction to a major operation, Mrs. Anna Loretta Gaston passed away at 11:30 Sunday forenoon at the Holzer Hospital. Many of her friends, however, were aware of a change in her condition on Saturday that foretold the end. Death resulted from heart failure.
Mrs. Gaston would have been 86 years old next December. She was the widow of Lafayette Gaston, who died on Feb. 4, last, in his 91st year. They had lived together 64 years and they enjoyed the respect and esteem and affection of a wide circle of friends. Probably no other couple hereabouts ever endeared themselves to so many folk, young and old alike.
Burial at Salem
Funeral services will be held at the home 602 Fourth avenue at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. H. H. Wilbur in charge. Burial in Salem Center cemetery by H. K. Butler.
Anna Loretta Heacock was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1848. She was the daughter of James and Lucy Ann Edmundson Heacock. A baby in her mother's arms she was carried from Pomeroy to the new home of her parents in the forest of Salem tp. when they moved from Columbiana to Meigs. In her girlhood she became a teacher.
Her marriage to Mr. Gaston, a native of Wood county, W. Va., and a Union soldier whose extraordinary heroism is told in the annals of his regiment occurred on January 1, 1870. They lived on a farm and made a success of farming.
Lived in Cheshire Tp.
For five years they had charge of the Meigs county infirmary. They moved to Cheshire tp. where they owned and lived on, successively, what were known as the Strong, Bradbury and Edmundson farms on Jesse Creek, what is now the Pete Brechtel farm on Storys Run, and later the farm near Cheshire long owned by Jacob Rupe.
They left Cheshire to take charges supt. and matron of this county Children's Home in 1885 and remained there 13 years, and they owned and lived on what was the Ed LeBlanc farm, now owned by Charles Ward. For the last 18 years they have lived in the property they bought of the heirs of J. W. Miles.
To the Gastons was born one daughter, Eva, who became the first wife of Frank H. Mills. She died June 24, 1898.
Mrs. Gaston's friends were startled Friday to learn she had been taken to the hospital and operated on for appendicitis. Though the appendix had burst, she rallied from the operation, registering normal temperature and without nausea. Her condition remained favorable until Saturday morning. Thereafter she slowly became weaker until she lapsed into the sleep eternal.
[Note: Her husband, Lafayette Gaston, died 2/6/1934. There was no cemetery record found for her but the above information implies that she also died in 1934.]
No paper and no date.
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech
Mrs. Gaston's Will Is Probated
Names Dozen Beneficiaries
Will of Anna L. Gaston was filed and probated today. Her estate is divided among her sister, Ida M. Heacock, Vinton R. D. 2, Sam Gaston of Pittsburg, Kansas, and ten nieces and nephews all living in the west. It was the second will she had made since the death of Mr. Gaston in February and was dated June 21. Recently Mrs. Gaston had deeded her home to her sister, Miss Heacock, who is also executrix of the will.
No paper and no date.
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech
Death of Miss Elizabeth Gates
Mr. George D. McBride received a telephone message this forenoon from Mr. George W. Gates of Charleston, WV, announcing the death of his sister, Miss Elizabeth Gates.
The remains will be brought to the home of Mrs. George D. McBride and Mrs. A.R. Chase in this city tomorrow afternoon and the funeral will be from there at ten o'clock Wednesday, burial at Pine Street Cemetery by Hayward & Sons.
Deceased was the only daughter of the late Moses and Harriet Gates, former residents of this city and sister of Ben, Daniel H, Virgil A, James M. and George W., who survive her and Rev. John A. Gates, deceased.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday Evening, April 11, 1898
Transcribed by F.K Brown Top of Page
Death of Mrs. Emma Gates
Mrs. Emma Gates, aged 55 years, died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 11, 1923, at 4 o'clock at her rooms at the home of Mrs. Henry Neal on Grape street, where she has been taking treatment. Mrs. Gates had been in failing health for some time with a nervous break down.
She was the daughter of Peter and Mary J. Patterson Phillips and was born in Gallia county. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Rachel Spears of this county, Mrs. Dick Tope of Patriot, Mrs. Dora Hineman of Dighton, Kansas, Dan Phillips of Milton, W. Va., George and Ed of Northup, Ben of this city. She also leaves four sons and four daughters. She lost one son in the World War just 3 days befor the signing of the Armistice.
The body was prepared for burial by G. J. Wetherholt & Son and then removed to her home at Gallia by Undertaker Phillips. The funeral services and burial will be held at Salem Church Wednesday.
Gallia Daily Tribune
Feb 12, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Gates, Frank S. (Franklin Samuel)
Judge Gates Passes Away During Night
End Comes Suddenly To Sturdy Gallipolitan
Former Judge Of Probate Court
Judge Frank S. Gates died late last night at his home at 930 Second avenue. He had been feeling about as well as usual and had eaten a hearty supper and made no complaint on retiring.
Hearing a peculiar noise in his room around 11 o'clock, his daughter, Mrs. Anna Gates White, entered his room and found that he had passed away. Death had resulted from heart trouble, from which he had suffered to some extent for several years, although never complained to members of his family.
Popular Official
Mr. Gates was elected probate judge in 1905 and served two terms or until February 9. 1913, the length of the term having been increased during his tenure from three to four years. He was a popular, accommodating official, a most companionable man though quiet and reserved, and in a modest way exercised no small influence in local politics down through the years.
He was of impressive physique even in his latter years, being tall, well-proportioned and erect and his genial and jovial nature shone through his countenance. A wide circle esteemed him for his loyalty and share with the devoted family in the sorrow his sudden passing had occasioned.
Mr. Gates was born near Patriot but in Walnut tp. and he was the next youngest of 13 children of David and Bethsheba Armstrong Gates. Of this large family there are but two survivors, Mrs. Alice Barger of Columbus and Mrs. R.A. Howell of this city. Mrs. Howell was the youngest of the group. His birthdate was Feb. 14, 1863; hence he lacked less than four months of being 77 years old.
In 1898 he and Della Nida, a daughter of Stephen Niday [sic], were united in marriage. They made their home in Walnut tp. until they moved to Gallipolis, after his election as probate judge. Mrs. Gates died July 26, 1911. They are survived by three sons, besides the daughter already mentioned: Arnold Gates, manager of a Cleveland theatre; Lawrence Gates, a clerk in the Gallipolis Department Store, and Merrill Gates, who is connected with a large manufacturing concern in Columbus. The daughter, Mrs. White, has been connected with the county agent’s office here.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed until Arnold and Merrill arrive, but it is probable the services will be held Thursday afternoon. The body was taken to the Entsminger mortuary.
[Note: From death certificate Franklin Samuel; date of death October 23, 1939; burial at Mound Hill.]
Newspaper (prob. October 1939, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Armstrong file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Howard S. Gates Died This Morning
Popular Citizen Succumbs To Complication Of Ailments
Wife and Three Sons Survive--Funeral Arrangements Not Yet Completed
Death claimed Howard S. Gates, former Deputy Sheriff, at 7:45 this morning at the Holzer Hospital. A decided turn for the worse was noted in his condition late Saturday and all day Sunday he kept growing weaker until he was beyond the aid of medical skill.
Of sunny disposition and pleasing address, Mr. Gates was one of the county's best-known citizens. His long and agonizing illness caused widespread concern, with the result that The Tribune referred to his condition several times every week.
Worked at O.H.E.
Mr. Gates had been employed as an attendant at the O.H.E. for several years prior to his last illness. He entered the hospital on January 6 and was operated for appendicitis.
Later complications arose that made his case seem almost hopeless, but finally he convalesced sufficiently that he was permitted to go to his home on upper Second. There was a relapse a return to the hospital, another convalescence during which he was again taken home. Within a few days he was again removed to the hospital, suffering terribly from a lung abscess. Relief was given by an operation designed to obtain proper drainage and hope for his recovery was again revived.
Mr. Gates was born near Cadmus in August, 1888 and was therefore in his 51st. year. He was a son of the late William Gates. On Nov. 18, 1909, he married Ida Jones of Patriot, a daughter of John Jones, with Rev. Ben. E. Dunn, then the local Baptist pastor, officiating. They lived in Perry Township, just this side of John W. Gills place, before they moved to Gallipolis in 1933.
The year before that Mr. Gates was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Sheriff and became Deputy Sheriff early in 1933 under Sheriff Hatfield. He served more than three years in that capacity and was a brave and alert officer. Early in his married life he had worked in a public correctional institution at Glen Mils, PA.
Mr. Gates is survived by his wife and sons, Donald and Jones, Gallipolis; another son, Warren and the decedent's mother (formerly Roselma Wood) and a sister, Mrs. Vesta Shepard, all in California.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed until the western relatives have been heard from, it is learned from A. E. Tope, funeral director.
[Note: Death Certificate ...Howard Vincent Gates, born Aug. 14, 1888; died March 20, 1939; aged 50 years, 7 months and 6 days. Parents: William Warren Gates and Rose Elma Woods. Burial Salem Cemetery]
Gallipolis Paper
March 1939
From the Debbie Carter Evans Collection
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Death of Miss Lizzie Gates
At Cadmus, this county, on last Saturday morning, September 24, 1898, Miss Lizzie Gates died of typhoid fever. Miss Gates had as her guest this summer, her sister, Mrs. Belcher, of Ironton, and while here Mrs. Becker became ill with typhoid fever. She was nursed during her illness by Miss Gates and after her recovery Miss Gates herself was attacked by the fever and from which she never recovered. The funeral and burial occurred last Sunday.
[Buried Salem Baptist Cemtery, Perry Twp.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct 1, 1898
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Gates, Merrick
DIED - Mr. Merrick Gates, of Perry Township, died on Thursday evening last, in the 85th year of his age. His death was caused by heart disease. Mr. Gates was in times past a flatboat man, and made many trips between Gallipolis and New Orleans.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, March 6, 1888
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Gates Funeral at Salem Church Saturday 2 P.M.
Perry (Bud) Gates, who died Wednesday morning at the home of his son, Edwin, on Route 141 in Perry Township, was born, reared and spent his entire life of more than 85 years in that same community.
He was the last of his generation of his family of his parents Merrick and Margaret Wigner Gates and was born Dec. 15, 1860. He married Emma Phillips, who died in 1923, and they are survived by four sons and a daughter: Charles and Willie Gates and, Mrs. Anna Isaacs of Bowling Green, Lester, of Gallipolis and Edwin, mentioned before. A son, Elden, was killed on Nov. 7, 1913, while in service in World War I and a daughter Ruth is also deceased.
Funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Salem church. Burial will be in the church burying ground by W.W. Phillips.
[Note: From death certificate date of death June 5, 1946.]
Newspaper (prob. June 1946, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Stormont file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Gates, Stephen
Died, one day last week, Stephen Gates, at a very advanced age.
The Gallipolis Journal
March 6, 1851
Transcribed by Eve Hughes
Gates, T. D.
T.D. Gates Dies At Advanced Age
Mr. T.D. Gates, 86 years old, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his son, L.C. Gates, on Donally Street. His death was due to old age and it is said that it was hastened by the nervous shock following a slight injury he sustained last fall.
Mr. Gates came to Charleston five years ago from Bidwell, Ohio, to spend the rest of his days with his son. He was engaged in active business up to the time he came here. He leaves four sons, A.P.; L. C.; A. D. and C.A Gates, all of this city.
The funeral services will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. They will be conducted by Rev. T.C. Johnson, assisted by Dr. Clark, of the Methodist Church.
Charleston Gazette as quoted in Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
A. P. Gatewood, 67, Dies After Illness
Arthur Paul Gatewood, 67, died in Grant Hospital in Columbus Saturday. He had been ill for about a month. He resided at 577 Sheridan Ave., in Columbus. Mr. Gatewood was born in Crown City on June 10, 1901, son of the late James M. and Margaret Ann Sheets Gatewood.
He was a veteran of World War I, having served as a combat infantryman at the age of 17.
He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and was an engineer for Ohio Bell Telephone Co., until his retirement.
Mr. Gatewood is survived by his wife, Mary E., and daughters Miss Susan Ann, at home and Paula (Mrs. Gary Carroll), of Great Falls, Mont. One sister, Louise, Mrs. Dwight Ghrist, Punta Gorda, Fla., survives. Eight brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Two grandchildren survive.
Funeral services at Leach and Sons Funeral Home, 2154 East Main St., Columbus, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday. Graveside services will be in Mound Hill Cemetery at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 29, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Death claims E. M. Gatewood
E. Monroe Gatewood, 67, retired wire chief of Ohio Bell Telephone Co., died at 10:10 a.m. today in Holzer Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Monday. His home was at 826 Second Avenue.
Survivors include his wife, the former Marjorie Williams; a daughter Mrs. Eleanor Gilliam and a son, Charles, both of Gallipolis.
The Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home will announce final arrangements.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 19, 1978 Top of Page
Monroe Gatewood
Last rites will be held for 67 year-old Ernest Monroe Gatewood, retired plant manager of the Ohio Bell Telephone Co., at 1 p.m. Friday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, the Rev. James Frazier and the Rev. James Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call 2-4 this (Thursday) afternoon and 7-9 tonight at the funeral home.
Mr. Gatewood died at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday at Holzer Medical Center after an illness of several years duration. He was born June 18, 1911, at Crown City to the late Perry Clayton Gatewood and to the late Emma Rowena Caldwell Gatewood-she nationally famous because of her long hikes on the Appalachian and Oregon tails when she was in her late 60’s. On January 13, 1934, in Gallipolis he and Marjorie Williams were married and she survive with a daughter Mr. Eleanor Gilliam and a son, Charles, both Gallipolis; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by seven sisters and three brothers; Mrs. Harold (Helen) Moore, North Lewisburg, Mrs. Ruth Williams, Grove City, William Gatewood, Columbus, Mrs. Ernest (Rowena) Zenk, Phoenix, Ariz.,, Mrs. Dave (Esther) Allen, Pittsburgh, Robert, Washington C.H., Mrs. Elizabeth Novak, Milwaukee, Nelson, Dayton, Mrs. Neal (Louise) LaMott, Westerville, Mrs. Robert (Lucy) Seeds, Gahanna.
Mr. Gatewood stared work for Ohio Bell at Marietta, Aug. 9, 1937 and retired June 27, 1976. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and of the Telephone Pioneers of America. When in 1961, Gallipolis stopped its financial support of the Little League baseball program, Monroe Gatewood and Cliff Wilson led the movement to keep the program going through private contributions, principally through tag days and maintained it until public monies again were available.
Pallbearers will be me who worked with him at Ohio Bell. Active pallbearers will be John Houck, Oney Lloyd, French Holsten, Allen Romaine, Bobby Jones and Vic Hager. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Venz, Joe Bill Melton, James Hackworth, Marshall Canaday and Bill Quickel.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 20, 1978
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood Top of Page
Grandma Gatewood, 85 dies
Mrs. Emma (Grandma) Rowena Gatewood, 85, Thurman, Gallia County’s most famous hiker, died at 10 a.m. today in the Holzer Medical Center.
Mrs. Gatewood, who gained national and world fame by walking the Appalachian and Oregon Trails while in her late 60’s and early 70’s, in the 1950’s and 60’s had just returned from a trip out west last month. She had made appearance in every state in the union with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii. During the peak of her hiking years, she appeared on numerous television shows and was the subject of featured articles in several newspapers from coast-to-coast.
Mrs. Gatewood was admitted to the hospital Sunday following an apparent heart attack.
Mrs. Gatewood was a life member of the National Campers and Hikers Association and the Roanoke-Appalachian Trail Club. She was director emeritus and a lifetime member of the Buckeye Trail Association.
She was born in Guyan Twp, on Oct. 25, 1887, daughter of the late Hugh Wilson and Esther Evelyn Trowbridge Caldwell.
The following children survive: Mrs. Harold (Helen) Moore, North Lewisburg, Ohio, Mrs. Ruth Williams, Grove City, Monroe Gatewood, Gallipolis, William Monroe [NOTE: it is William Anderson, typing error], Columbus, Mrs. Ernest (Rowena) Zenk, Pittsburgh, PA, Mrs. Dave (Esther) Allen, Pittsburgh, Robert Gatewood, Washington C.H., Mrs. Elizabeth Novak, Milwaukee, Wis.., Nelson Gatewood, Dayton, Mrs. Neal (Louise) LaMott, Westerville, Mrs. Robert (Lucy) Seeds, Gahanna. Twenty-four grandchildren survive, along with 30 great-grand and one great-great-grandchild.
One sister survives, Mrs. Lucy Marie Seely, Willow Creek, Calif. Four Grandchildren, four brothers and nine sisters preceded her in death.
She attended Thurman United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Rio Grande Garden Club.
Funeral services will be held at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home 1 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Robert Ball officiating. Burial will be in Ohio valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, June 4, 1973
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood Top of Page
Gatewood, James A.
James A. Gatewood
James M. Gatewood was badly injured Monday, April 1, at a lumber camp in Washington and was hurried to the hospital at Everett, where he died the following Wednesday. He had been a resident of this city until a few years ago, when he went to Washington to engage in the lumber business.
He was the son of the late Perry Gatewood and was about fifty years old. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary McClelan Gatewood, who was with him when he died.
The funeral and burial were at Everett, Washington last Friday.
[Note: heading says "A" but in story it says "M" as middle initial. Death Certificate: born about 1858; died April 3, 1912...54 years of age.]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lt. Jas. M. Gatewood, U.S. Transport Flier, is Killed in Orient
Another valiant Gallia County boy has made the supreme sacrifice in serving as noble a cause as men have ever fought for. Second Lieut. James Madison Gatewood-named for an valiant soldier grandfather of the “60’s was killed in India, April 26. The sad tidings were telegraphed to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Gatewood, by the war department, Saturday evening. Further particulars will come soon in a letter from the adjutant general.
Though the bereaved parents have spent most of their years at their home on Route 7 between Swan Creek and Crown City. The oldest son, James, was born in Cincinnati 24 years ago. He was graduated from the GAHS, in 1937 and had attended Ohio State University two years when in December, 1941, this country having declared war, he enlisted in the air corps. He had been overseas eight months and his assignment was one of the most dangerous imaginable-flying great planes over the Himalayas for the India-China army transport.
Not only the immediate family, but other relatives and neighbors and friends were terribly shocked by the new, which followed soon the news that his first cousin, 2nd Lt. Robert Gatewood, had been killed or taken prisoner in a bombing raid over Germany [NOTE: Robert was taken prisoner]
Lt. James Gatewood is survived by three sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Margaret Stophlet, the oldest of them; Melvin Jr., Joan (a student here) Owen & Janet, all at home. Mr. Stophlet’s husband is Capt. Richard B. Stophlet, who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force before this country was caught in the maelstrom of war. He delivers bombers to all parts of the world and before joining the RCAAF held a commission in the U. S. army.
It seems trite merely to express sympathy for those who are disconsolate over this latest tragedy, but the Gatewood’s must know, for whatever It may mean to them, that thousands of persons who are acquainted with them and know the character and worthiness of the Gatewood clan really share in their incomparable sorrow.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
1944
Dies for Country
Leiut. Jimmy Gatewood
Posthumous award of the Purple Heart was made to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Gatewood, parents of Second Lieut. James Madison Gatewood, who died for his country in India April 26. His group also was given the President’s citation, a high honor.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 24, 1944
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood
Top of Page
Aged Widow of James Gatewood Dies on Tuesday
Mrs. Margaret Ann Gatewood 86, widow of James M. (Uncle Jimmy) Gatewood, died yesterday afternoon at her home near Crown City.
Born May 19, 1860, to Henry W. and Jane Bailey Sheets in Guyan Twp., she married James Madison Gatewood in December 1879. To this union were born 10 children: Perry C. Gatewood, Crown City; Mrs. Trimble Jones, Crown City; Miss Virginia Gatewood, Gary Ind; Mrs. Kenneth Leighton and Miss Ethel Gatewood, at home; Melvin E. Gatewood, Jackson; Mrs. Dwight Ghrist., Punta Cords, Fla.; Paul Gatewood, Columbus; Major Edward Gatewood.
Major Gatewood was killed during World War I and buried in France. Other survivors are 27 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at descendant’s home, the Rev. W. Scott Westerman, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by George J. Wetherholt and Sons. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight and until noon Thursday. The body will be at the Gatewood home, Thursday afternoon until the hour of the services.
[“Uncle Jimmy” Gatewood died in late September, 1943.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 9, 1947
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood
Marjorie A. Gatewood, 77, of 826 Second Ave., Gallipolis, died Friday, Dec. 7, 1990 at Scenic Hills Nursing Center following an extended illness.
Born Dec. 8, 1912 in Crown City, she was a daughter of the late Elijah M. Williams and Effie Sims Williams.
She married Monroe Gatewood on Jan. 13, 1934 and he preceded her in death in 1978. Also preceding her in death, was a daughter Eleanor Gilliam in 1979.
Surviving are a son, Charles Gatewood of Gallipolis; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Mildred Jenkins, Gallipolis and three brothers, Clarence Williams of Marietta, Alva Williams of Bradenton, Fla., and Dwight Williams of Columbus, also survive.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Grace Guild, United Methodist Women, the Abigail Circle and the Gallia County Senior Citizens.
Services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Monday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, the Rev. Joe Hefner officiating. Burial follows in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Sunday Times Sentinel
Sunday, December 9, 1990
Transcribed by Sandy Bledsoe Top of Page
Gatewood, Mary M. [Short]
Mrs. Mary Gatewood Dead In North Carolina
Mrs. Mary M. Gatewood, widow of William L. Gatewood, died at Asheville, NC at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ira W. Booton, Jr.
She is survived by one son, Harry Gatewood, of St. Paul, MN and four daughters, Mrs. Burrell Sims of Crown City; Mrs. Ira W. Booton Jr., Asheville, NC; Mrs. Will Drummond, Los Angeles, CA and Mrs. Fred Brown of Greenville, NC.
Mrs. Gatewood was the daughter of Henry and Martha Short and was a lifelong resident of this city.
[Note: Death Certificate...born 1857 Shelbyville, KY; died Aug. 9, 1923 Asheville, NC; aged 66 years. Parents Henry Short (KY) and Martha Reynolds (IN). Burial in North Carolina.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, Aug. 11, 1923
Transcribed by F. K. Brown
Former Crown City Mayor, Perry C. Gatewood, 88, Claimed by Death Today
Perry Clayton Gatewood, 88, former mayor of Crown City, died at 9 a.m., today in Holzer Hospital. He had been a patient there since Jan. 5,. He had been in failing health six moths. His condition had been serious since the first of the year.
Called the “Bob Taft” of Gallia County’s most southern town at one time, Mr. Gatewood resembled the late Sen. Robert A. Taft not only in looks but in civic affairs as well. He served the village as mayor for three terms. He was instrumental in the growth and development of Crown City.
He was born on Oct. 21, 1879, in Crown City, son of the late James M. Gatewood and Margaret Ann Sheets Gatewood. Mr. Gatewood was twice married, first to Emma R. Caldwell, then to Lesta Lanthorne. She survives, along with the following children form his first marriage: Mrs. Harold (Helen) Moore, North Lewisburg, O,; Mrs. Lewis (Ruth) Williams, Rochester, N.Y., Monroe Gatewood, Gallipolis; William Gatewood, Columbus; Mrs. Ernest (Rowena) Zenk, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Dave (Esther) Allen, Pittsburgh; Robert Gatewood, Washington C.H.; Mrs. Elizabeth Novak, Milwaukee; Nelson Gatewood, Dayton; Mrs. Neil (Louise) Lamott, and Mrs. Robert (Lucy) Seeds, both of Columbus.
Twenty-six grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren survive. A brother, Paul Gatewood, Columbus and one sister, Mrs. Dwight (Louise) Ghrist, Punta Gorda, Fla., survive. Five sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
Mr. Gatewood attended Ohio Township Rural School, Gallia Academy High School and two years at Ohio Northern University in addition to teachers training at Rio Grande College. He taught 14 years- all three schools in Ohio Twp.; Sugar Creek, Oak Dale and Waugh Bottom.
The former mayor had a farm background and also followed the trade of a carpenter. He built many homes in Crown City and up and down the Ohio River. Mr. Gatewood was associated with the Burley Tobacco Growers Co-operative for six years, was a monthly magazine editor (The Burley Grower) and for three years managed the Crown City Warehouse or receiving plant.
He was a member of the Crown City Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Monday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home under the direction of Rev. Paul Bauders. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 1, 1968
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood Top of Page
Sudden Death Of Mrs. Virginia L Gatewood Monday Morning
The sudden death of Mrs. Virginia L. Gatewood, which occurred at 5 o'clock Monday morning, May 2, 1897, caused profound and widespread regret throughout the entire community. It was unheralded by the invitable signs that preceded dissolution and was a terrile shock to the many who have known and loved her for so many years.
Mrs. Gatewood was born in Galla county, February 14, 1824. She had, therefore, just passed her seventy-third year, and though having reached that ripe old age, she possessed remarkable [cannot read] and was well preserved and apparently suffered few, if any, diseases inccidental to old age. She was a daughter of the late Melvin and Harly Lowry, who preceeded her to the silent shore years ago. She received her education in the public schools of the county and was married to Capt. James Gatewood, October 12, 1845, in a church that stood years ago near or on the lot of Clay chapel. Captain Gatewood was engaged in the merchandising business then in Louisiana and in the sunny south.
Here they remained until '47 when they returned to Gallia county, and located at Racoon, at which point Capt. Gatewood embarked in the lumber business, in which he thrived and enjoyed an extensive trade. Seven years subsequent they moved to Ohio township and Capt. Gatewood made farming, in conjunction with other pursuits, a vocation. In '09 they emigrated to this city and took up their home in the Bovie property on State street. Mr. Gatewood then started a furniture factory, which has since matured into the chief enterprise of Gallipolis. The style of the firm was Gatewood, Fuller & Co. and their factory stood where the Fuller & Hutsinpiller Co. are now. In this venture success greeted Mr. Gatewood and as an outgrowth we have two of the largest furniture factories in the state. From State street they moved to Fourth, thence to Second street, their present home.
By their marriage eleven children were born, two having preceded their mother to the spirit land, leaving nine surviving children, vis: William, James M., Mrs. Emma C. Kerns, Mrs. Kate H. Small, Mrs. Sabine E. Brading, of Johnston City Tenn.; Mrs. Laura Mullineaux, Charles R., Edward E. and Miss Nelle Gatewood. Apparently Mrs. Gatewood was as well as usual and retired after reading until 8:30 o'clock, bidding her daughter, Miss Nelle, good-night.[ends here].
Gallipolis Journal
May 4, 1897
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Gatewood, Virginia
Death of Mrs. Gatewood
Mrs. Virginia Gatewood, wife of Capt. James Gatewood, died at her home on Second Street, Monday morning, May 3, 1897, at 5:00 o'clock, aged 73 years. Her death was very sudden and was a great shock to her relatives and friends, and the news was received with profound sorrow by the entire community. She complained Sunday of a smothering sensation, but which did not cause her any alarm as she had been troubled with periodical spells of heart failure, and having contracted a slight cold attributed that as the cause. She retired Sunday night in her usual health, apparently, but at about 5:00 o'clock she awakened Capt. Gatewood complaining of a great difficulty in breathing. He left her in care of their daughter, Miss Nellie, and went to the drug store to procure medicine for her relief, and during his absence she expired.
She was a daughter of Melvin and Hartle Lowry, deceased, and was born in Gallia County on February 14, 1824, and was united in marriage to Capt. Gatewood on October 12, 1845. To them were born eleven children, nine of whom, together with her husband, survive her, namely: William, James M., Mrs. Emma C. Kerns, Mrs. Kate H. Small, Mrs. Sabina E. Brading, Mrs. Laura Mullineaux, Charels R., Edward E., and Miss Nellie Gatewood.
She was a faithful Christian and a member of the Methodist Church having united with that church in 1853. She was beloved by all for her noble qualities and her kind disposition and charitable nature, and her sad death is mourned by a large circle of frends.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday, afternoon, Rev. A. J. Hawk, officiating, with interment at Mound Hill Cemetery, by Hayward & Son.
Gallipolis paper
1897
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Gauvey, Cora Osa
From the New York World
THE TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
To Mrs. Osa Gauvey in New York From The New York World
We mentioned the terrible accident to Mrs. Osa Gauvey in New York last week, the sister of Mrs. Jap Niday, of 4 th. ave. Since which we find the following account in the New York World of the 21 st:
"One woman is dying in Flower Hospital today from a fractured skull and other injuries, and another is dead with almost every bone in her body broken, as the result of a terrible plunge down a stairwell five stories, caused by the high heel of a French slipper.
The dead woman was Mrs. Emma Latassa, the young wife of Canuta Henrique Latassa, a publisher, living on the fifth floor of the apartment house at No. 153 East Fifty-fourth street. The dying woman is Mrs. Osa Gauvey, who lived with her husband and five-year-old son at No. 147 East Fifty-fourth street.
Mrs. Gauvey visited Mrs. Latassa in her apartments yesterday. She was there in the afternoon, but as she had ascertained by inquiry over the telephone, her husband had not returned home, she remained for the evening. About 9:30 o’clock Mrs. Gauvey started for home and Mrs. Latassa said she would accompany her. Mrs. Gauvey decided to go across the roofs as a short way home, her apartments also being on the floor. Linking arms the women left the Latassa apartments, Latassa opening the door for them.
To get to the roof the women had to climb a steep and narrow flight of stairs leading from the fifth floor. The base of these stairs was at the head of the stair well of the regular five flights of the apartment house. The main stairs made three turns to each floor and thus left a wide well all the way down to the first floor.
As they started to go up the stairs to the roof the heel of Mrs. Latassa’s slipper evidently caught and she lost her balance. The heel, found on the stair later, told the story. Toppling backward Mrs. Latassa apparently dragged Mrs. Gauvey with her and the two plunged over the rail and down the stairwell to the first floor. The horrible crash as the bodies struck the floor was heard by Mrs. Constance Keogh, who lives on the first floor. She ran into the hall and then almost fainted.
Recovering she called the police. Mrs. Latassa had fallen underneath and her neck broken, was dead. Mrs. Gauvey was unconscious. At the hospital it was said she could not recover."
Gallipolis newspaper clipping, 28 Oct. 1904
Cora Osa Northup Gauvey daughter of Ansel and Lavinia McCall Northup
b. 1873 d. 29 Oct. 1904
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Elderly Widow Of Lloyd Gee Dead
Burial Here Tues.
Mrs. Emma Gee, aged 89, widow of Lloyd Gee, died Saturday in Cleveland, according to a message received by Miss Fannie Mitchell.
The body will be accompanied here Tuesday noon by her son, William Gee, former city mail carrier and long an influential factor in local politics. The other son, Herbert, and daughter, Lulu, and Mrs. Mabel Whiting, a niece, will motor here from Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held at John Gee A.M.E. chapel, with Rev. Samuel Guilbeau, pastor, officiating. Burial in Pine street cemetery by F. J. Entsminger.
The Gee family was an outstanding one among the colored folk of Gallipolis for a long time and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all citizens. Lloyd Gee, it will be recalled, was among those who perished when the steamer Kanawha sank more than 23 years ago. He was the boat's steward.
[Note: From death certificate date of birth April 2, 1850; date of death May 6, 1939; father Andrew Dillon; mother Lucy unknown.]
Newspaper (prob. May 1939, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Cousins file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans Top of Page
Robert Gee, 74, 641 Clary Road, Jackson, died at 3 p.m. Thursday at his residence.
Born Oct. 14, 1908 in Gallia County, son of Charles and Jenny McCumber Gee, he was a retired miner and lumberman.
He married Lura Russell, who survives, on April 13, 1932 at Gallipolis.
Also surviving are two sons, Virgil and William (Bill) both of Jackson.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with Rev. A.B. Maloy officiating.
Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
[Note: Died March 31, 1983]
Gallipolis Paper
April 1, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
OBITUARY
George
Aaron N. George, of Addison Township, departed this life June 22d, 1890. The subject of this sketch was born in the State of Massachusetts, July 23d, 1815, and departed this life June 22d, 1890, aged 74 years, 10 months and 29 days. He moved with his parents to this county when about the age of two years, and has resided in the county ever since. He was married to Mary Rife, Feb. 1st, 1838, and to this union (which lasted upward of 51 years) was born 10 children, seven sons and three daughters, all living but the oldest daughter, who departed this life Jan. 7, 1839.
He professed faith in Christ and united with the Freewill Baptist Church a half century ago, and lived a consistent christian life. When asked 8 or 10 days previous to his death if he was willing and ready to die, he said that He was still trusting in the Saviour and believed that he would be saved. Although his sickness was long and painful, yet he bore up under it remarkably well, and to-day we believe that he is occupying that mansion that Christ said he would go and prepare for all that would accept Him.
He had held various township offices and filled them with credit to himself, honor to his party and satisfaction to the people. He was an industrious farmer, a kind and affectionate father, good neighbor, always willing to help the poor and needy, and cared well for his own household. "And I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."
Funeral service held at the residence, conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, of Rio Grande, Ohio.
[Note: Buried in Rife Cemetery, Addison Township]
Gallipolis Bulletin
July 8, 1890
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page
Mrs. George, 91, Claimed
Mrs. Caddie Lyman George, 91, widow of Grant George, formerly of Addison twp., died at 2 p.m. Monday at the home of a daughter in Cincinnati. She had been making her home there for the past 5 years.
Mrs. George was born in this county on July 17, 1870, the daughter of the late Rush and Flora Davis Lyman. Her marriage to Grant George was an event of Dec. 25, 1890.
A son and daughter survive, Dale George of North Carolina and Mrs. Florence Cruse, a teacher in the Reading schools. One brother, Clyde Lyman of Cleveland is another survivor.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton. Rev. Chester Lemley will officiate, and burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today and until the hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1961
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
George, Clarence F.
GALLIPOLIS - Clarence F. George, 85, Grove City, formerly of Gallipolis, died Thursday, July 22, 1993 at Mount Carmel Medical Center West, Columbus.
He was a principal at New Rome School and a teacher in the Gallipolis City Schools for 26 years, in addition to being a member of the Child Welfare Board. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Ohio and National Retired Teachers associations.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Thaxton George; one son, Stephen George of Scottsboro, Ala; one daughter, Sheila (Allan) Zinn of Grove City; two sisters, Esta Vollborn of Rio Grande, and Zella (Dale) Miller of Gallipolis; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jon Flint officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Schoedinger-Norris Funeral home in Grove City.
Gallipolis Newspaper
July 25, 1993
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Edward Marcus George, son of Williard and Juritia Kincaid George, was born January 9, 1873 and departed this life February 2, 1937 at the age of 64 years. He was born and reared in Addison Tp. and spent his entire life near the Bulaville Community.
On Nov. 28, 1897 he married Miss Etta Swisher of Little Kyger. To this union was born eight children.
He was a member of Campaign Baptist church, a charter member of Bulaville Grange and a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge.
The paths that lead to fame and fortune held no attraction for him. He preferred to live the quiet peaceful life of the farmer, and being dilligent, industrious and far sighted, he was a successful farmer.Throughout the many years of his business dealings he earned a reputation for honesty which few can surpass.
His devotion to his family was the greatest thing in his life. No hours were too long, or task too arduous when he was providing for his family. His happiest hours were those when his children and grandchildren were gathered around the home fireside. One of his last acts was to accompany two of his sons to work, as he was concerned for their safety and before leaving, he twice returned to the house to request his wife not to worry about them. The community has lost a valued and respected citizen. The family has lost a loving and devoted father.
He leaves to mourn their loss his wife and the following children, Wilbur of Marysville, Alva of Bulaville, Mrs. Fred Root of Walbridge, Mrs. Dale Miller of Rio Grande, Clarence of Bulaville, and Esta and Harley at home. One son died in infancy. He is also survived by one brother, Q. E. George of Miami, Florida.
[Note: Buried in Rife cemetery in Addison Twp. 1873-1937]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 10, 1937
Submitted by great granddaughter, Cheryl Enyart
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer
George, Eddie M.
Eddie M. George, a well known resident of Addison tp., died suddenly this morning near his home atop a hill beyond Bulaville overlooking Campaign and Little Obielomauger. He and two sons, Alva and Harley, were on a wagon going after a load of hay when he was stricken. Death came before anything could be done for him, it is said.So far as known he had been feeling about as well as usual, but he had not been in normal health for a couple of years.
Mr. George is survived by his wife, Etta Swisher George, a daughter of the late George N. Swisher of Little Kyger, and by the following children: Mrs. Fred Root, Walbridge, Ohio; Clarence, teaching at Bulaville; Mrs. Dale Miller, Rio Grande; Wilbur, teaching near Columbus; Harley and Esta, at home, and Alva, living in the same neighborhood.
There are no sisters and but one brother, Ola George, Miami, Fla. Decedent was a nephew of Aaron George of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie George were married Nov. 28, 1897, by Rev. Sam Fulton.
Arrangements for the funeral which will be in charge of Elias Wetherholt have not been completed.
Gallipolis paper
February 1937
Submitted by great granddaughter, Cheryl Enyart
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer Top of Page
George, Elizabeth [Hancock]
Mrs. George Dead
Mr. Aaron George of this city received word Monday evening that his sister-in-law, Mrs. Moses George, had died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Grossarth, at Denison, Ohio.
Mrs. George was formerly a Miss Hancock and was born near Porter. She had been sick about a week. Her husband died some two months ago at their home in Milford Center, Ohio.
[Note: Death Certificate..Elizabeth George born Feb. 12, 1849 Uniontown, PA; died Dec. 16, 1922 Dennison, Tuscarawas, Ohio; aged 73 years 10 months and 4 days. Parents: Benjamin Hancock and Mary Doyle (both born PA). Cause of Death: Heart Exhaustion. Widow of Moses George who was born Sept. 14, 1847 in Ohio; died Oct. 8, 1922, Milford Center, Union County, Ohio; aged 74 years and 24 days. Parents: Aaron George (MA) and Mary Rife (OH). Cause of death: Gastric Carcinoma. Both buried Milford Center, Ohio.]
Gallipolis Times
Dec. 21, 1922
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Mrs. Ettie R. George, 82, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence George, 562 Second Ave., at 2:30 p.m., Thursday. She had come to the son's home from a daughter's at Rio Grande over two weeks ago to be close to medical care. Her health started to decline last Easter and for a period she was a patient at Holzer hospital.
Mrs. George was a native of Cheshire twp., where she was born on Aug. 18, 1874, the daughter of the late George N. and Lucina King Swisher. She received her early schooling in that township and spent her lifetime in that area and Addison twp. She was united in marriage to Edward M. George and he preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1937. At the time of his death they operated a farm in Addison twp., in the Bulaville community.
To this union eight children were born. One son died in infancy and the sons and daughter who survive are Clarence, a Gallipolis teacher; Harley, who operates a farm on the Bulaville Rd.; Wilbur N., of Marysville, Alva of Sunbury, Mrs. Fred (Alma) Root, of near Kanauga, Mrs. Dale (Zella) Miller and Mrs. Harland (Esta) Vollhorn, both of Rio Grande. There are 21 grand and 14 great grandchildren.
Mrs. George was a member of the Bulaville Christian church and had been a member of the Farm Bureau and the Bulaville Grange.
Funeral services will be held at Miller's Home for Funerals at 2 p.m., Saturday. Rev. Luther Tracy of Rio Grande will officiate and will be assisted by Rev. E. C. Venz. Burial will be in the Rife cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m., Friday.
[Note: died on August 22, 1956]
Gallipolis Tribune
August 9, 1956
Submitted by great granddaughter, Cheryl Enyart
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer Top of Page
GEORGE - Eva, an only daughter of Wm. And Juritta George, died at their home in Addison Tp., April 25, aged almost 8 years. Her disease was rheumatism of the heart, with which she suffered some weeks before she found relief in death, which always comes veiled in mystery and draped in sadness. But this dispensation has peculiar elements of sorrow.
A brief earthly life of an only daughter, radiant while it lasted with hope, and to human view full of promise for the future, has closed. Eva, was a sweet child, born of a loving and gentle nature. She was dearly loved by all. May the blessing of Heaven rest upon her parents in their sorrow and loneliness, and upon their home, where her absence will be most felt. She has only gone to Him, who said, “Suffer little children to come, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven”.
Funeral at the Addison Town-house conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, which was largely attended by sorrowing and sympathizing friends. F.J.W.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, May 4, 1886
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
James J. George,75, 172 E. Alcott Avenue, Columbus, died Friday in University Hospital, Columbus.
Born Jan. 26, 1908, in Gallia County, son of the late James and June Lambert George, he was a machinist.
Surviving are three daughters, Gertrude Stewart of Gallipolis, Hazel McCreary of Portsmouth and Sandra Lee Lykins of Columbus, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchldren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Miller's Home for Funerals in the former Warehime Funeral Home, with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in Rife Cemetery, near Bulaville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today.
The Sunday Times-Sentinel
May 22, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
George, Juritta
Death of Mrs. George
Mrs. Juritta George, wife of William George, of Bulaville, died Saturday afternoon. She had been a great sufferer for months with cancer. Her funerals services were held today,Monday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. W.J. Fulton. She was a faithful member of Campaign F.W. B. Church. She leaves a husband and two sons, Ola, of Columbus, and Eba, of Addison, to mourn her death with two sisters Mrs. Orlando Leonard and Mrs. Thomas Reece, of Addison township, and three brothers and two sisters in the west.
[Note: Buried in Rife Cemetery in Addison Township.]
Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
Friday -- 5 July 1901
Contributed by great-granddaughter, Cheryl Enyart Top of Page
Kay Luella George, 42, a resident of Rt. 2, Vinton, died in Holzer Medical Center at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Funeral arrangements will be announced by McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, October 12, 1979
GALLIPOLIS - Kay Luella George, 42, a resident of Rt. 2, Vinton, died in Holzer Medical Center at 9: a.m. Friday She was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Glass County, W. Va., daughter of Hazanna Hinkley Harris, who survives, and the late Ernest Paul Harris.
She married Arthur George on Sept. 13, 1958, in Vinton. He survives, along with one daughter, Starlet Kay, at home. One son, David Lee, preceded her in death. Two brothers and two sisters survive: Julian Harris, Lorain, Ohio; Ernest Paul Harris, Rt. 2, Vinton; Jean Carroll, Rand, W. Va., and Hope of Detroit, Michigan.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Morgan Center Mission with Rev. Ralph Spires officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton on Sunday from 7 until 9 p.m.
Sunday Times Sentinel
October 14, 1979
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Mrs. Margaret George, a highly respected lady of Bidwell, died last Saturday aged about 71 years. Mrs. George had been in declining health for some time, but no one thought the end was so near. Mrs. George was the widow of the late Benjamin George, has been a resident of Bidwell for over 20 years and left a number of adult children to mourn the irreparable loss of a mother. She was loved by all and leaves a host of sorrowing relatives and friends who extend their deepest sympathy.
[Note: from stone born February 24, 1842; died October 5, 1913 Pine Grove Cemetery Morgan Twp.]
Gallipolis Journal
October 10, 1913 Vol. 95 No. 41
Transcirbed by Irene Blamer
GEORGE
Mrs. Charles George died last Friday, April 10, 1903, after a long illness with lung trouble. She was about 25 years of age and leaves a husband, two boys and a girl of tender years to mourn her untimely death. She was a daughter of Joseph and Fannie Rife and was a most estimable lady and her death will be a source of regret to many friends. The interment occurred at the Rife graveyard.
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 17, 1903
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Gerlach, Emma [Call]
Gerlach Rites
Mrs. Emma Call Gerlach, aged 79 years, died shortly before midnight last night at her home back of Bladen. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Mercerville Baptist church by Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial in the church cemetery by C. R. Halley.
[Note: from death record: b 11 Aug 1862, d 6 Oct 1941]
Gallipolis newspaper
October 7, 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Ghrist, J. Creighton
J. Creighton Ghrist
J. Creighton Ghrist, 68, Monroeville, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996 at his residence.
Born in Gallipolis, son of the late Frank Columbus and Mary Wells Ghrist, he had lived in Monroeville since coming from Delaware, Ohio, in 1963. He established EHOVE at Milan, Ohio, in 1966, retiring from there in 1982.
A 1947 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, he graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1951, and earned his master's degree at Ohio State University in 1956.
He was a member of Congregational United Church of Christ, Monroeville. He served on the Fisher Titus Hospital Board and was a member of the Huron Board of Education and EHOVE. He was a member of the OEA, NEA and OSBA, was a 25-year member of the Althea Chapter 438, Order of the Eastern Star, and a 33-year member of Roby Lodge 534, F & AM, Monroeville. He was honorary chairman of the United Way in 1995 and a mentor for the Ohio Hospital Association. He was a co-establisher of Temporary Professional Services for the educational community. EHOVE dedicated The Creighton Ghrist Adult Center in his honor on Oct. 2, 1991.
Surviving are his wife, Joan S. Ghrist, whom he married Aug. 7, 1950; and a son, Jim Ghrist of Louisville, Ky.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gaynard Ghrist.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Jump Funeral Home, 109 Monroe St., Monroeville, with the Rev. Wayne Chasney of United Church of Christ, Monroeville, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-5 and 7-9 p.m. today.
Eastern Star Services will be conducted in the funeral home at 8 tonight, followed by Masonic services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Christ, Monroeville, Ohio 44847, or to EHOVE, Milan, Ohio 44846.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No Date
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards
Millard C. Ghrist Died Tuesday
Was Veteran of Spanish War and Well Known Resident of City
Millard C. Ghrist, well known Spanish War soldier, died at his home in this city early Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1930, after a year's illness.
He is survived by his wife and children Mrs. Mary Thompson of Albuquerque, NM; Frank, Ernest and Misses Edith and Lucille Ghrist, all of this city.
He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Ghrist and leaves two brothers, Peter and John Ghrist, both of Jackson County.
The funeral will be at his late home Thursday at 3 p.m., burial following in Mound Hill Cemetery.
[Note: Death Certificate shows: Millard Creighton born Oct. 1, 1874; died Dec. 23, 1930 age 56 years, 2 months and 22 days...Father Columbus C. Ghrist and mother Mary Earwood.]
Gallipolis Paper
Dec. 23, 1930
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Mary Elizabeth Gibeaut, 62, of 110 State Street., Gallipolis, died at 3 a.m. in Holzer Hospital Saturday following a long illness. Mrs. Gibeaut, an elementary teacher in the Gallipolis City Schools, was born in West Virginia on Jan. 27, 1905, daughter of the late J. C. and Wilsie Souder Perry. She was one of five children. One sister, Mrs. Olive Fain, Hamden, survives.
She married E. E. Gibeaut, who preceded her in death on June 25, 1959. One son, Donald, an attorney at Pataskala, O., survives.
Mrs. Gibeaut was a member of the Church of Christ on Garfield Ave., Kappa Gamma Society, French City Garden Club and the Kanauga CIC.
Services will be held Monday at the Church of Christ with Rev. Gary Vaught officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.
Friends may call at Miller’s Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the services.
Sunday Times Sentinel
Sunday, April 2, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Gibert, John Gordon
J. Gordon Gibert
Dr. John Gordon Gibert, Sr., 77, a former resident of Gallipolis, died Sunday, September 18, 1994, in Tucson, Ariz. He was born June 24, 1917, in Flint, Mich.
He graduated from medical school at the University of Cincinnati. During World War II, Dr. Gibert trained and practiced as a surgeon. Following the war, he set up a private general practice in Gallipolis.
During his stay in Gallipolis, Dr. Gibert was active in numerous civic and fraternal organizations. He served on the city school board for 13 years, and was team physician for the Gallia Academy High School football squad for several years. He was a trustee of the First United Presbyterian Church, served on a number of boards of financial institutions, and helped finance several local businesses.
During the 1960's, he worked with senior Ohio State University medical students exploring the field of family medicine while actively working toward the merger of the Gallipolis Clinic and Holzer Hospital.
He closed his private practice in 1969, and joined the student health center at Ohio University where he was active in sports medicine. He also started a sex education program at OU.
In 1972, Dr. Gibert moved to the student health center at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he worked until his retire- [portion of obituary missing from printed copy] wife of 50 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Gibert; one brother, Ralph Gibert; one sister, Francis G. Blackwood; four children, John G. Gibert, Jr., of Fayetteville, Ark; Frank B. Gibert, of Waianae, Hawaii; Stephanie Gibert of Tucson; Marie G. Eberly of Denver, and five grandchildren.
Dr. Gibert willed his body to the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Due to the state of health of his wife, the family has elected to hold a joint memorial service in early 1995. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dr. Gibert's name to the School of Medicine at the University of Arizona, University of Cincinnati, or to a favorite health-related charity.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 22, 1994
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards Top of Page
A SAD DEATH
Albert Gibson aged about 88 years living alternatley since his majority in Lawrence and Gallia Counties, Ohio and in West Va., died Monday morning in the infirmary here. He moved from West Va. to this county about three years ago and lived on the farm of Mr. H.J. Beardsley in Green township until sometime last fall when he returned to West Virginia. He had not been well for some time, having had the grippe before leaving this county, and from which he never recovered, and which was supposed to be the cause of his death. On account of continued sickness he was unable to provide for himself, wife and three small children, and they were all brought to the Infirmary about two weeks ago. Superintendent Mossman had two of the children to the children's home and the widow and other child remain at the Infirmary. The remains were buried by Undertakers Hayward & Son in Mound Hill cemetery, Monday evening.
From the Gallipolis Daily Paper
20 June 1893
By Great Grandaughter,
Reda Gibson Fowler Top of Page
Gibson, Fannie [Jeffers]
IN MEMORIAM
Mrs. Fannie Gilbson, nee Jeffers was born in Clay township,
Gallia county, Ohio, December 8, 1830; died August 9, 1889, in this
city, aged 59 years 8 months and one day. Her sickness was of long
duration, lasting over eight months. She bore it with great patience
and without murmuring and fell asleep in Jesus.
She leaves seven
children -- six sons and one daughter, of whom all are grown. Her
conversation showed that her heart was fixed on God and that she was
ready to depart and dwell with Christ. The one thought prominent in
her mind and always present was that of going home, soon being home. Her physician, D. A. Howell, was eminent and attentive, and did all
in his power, but her time had come and the servant was ready.
She
was an exceedingly good mother, which made her children exceedingly
good; they never forsook nor neglected her in one instance. She was
converted and joined the M. E. Church at the age of 13 years, and has
ever since lived in the faith, a model woman and mother.
Her funeral
was conducted from the M. E.Church by the Rev. Moncure of the
Episcopal Church, and was attended by a large concourse of friends,
testifying their respect for the departed and their sympathy for the
sorrowing children.
(Lines for the children)
Gallipolis Journal
August 14, 1889 page 3 column 3
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Gibson, Mary Molly [Hodges]
MRS. GIBSON DIES
Mrs. Dallas Gibson, mention of whose serious illness with pneumonia has been made in the Tribune, died about noon today. The Gibsons came here from Hurricane,WVa more than a decade ago and purchased the Robert Wadell farm in Green township where they had made their home. Because of early press time on Saturday particulars of Mrs Gibson's family connections or of the funeral could not be learned. Several children and the husband survive.
[follow up obit, probablly the 21st]
MRS DALLAS GIBSON IS BURIED TODAY AT MOUND HILL
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Molly Gibson, who died Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at her home in Green township, were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Mt Zion M.E. church with the Rev. J.L. Stephenson officiating. Interment followed at Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of A. E. Tope.
Mrs Gibson had been ill only a short time and pneumonia was the cause of her death . She was the wife of Dallas Gibson and was born in Hurricane, WVa. the daughter of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Irwin Hodges. She was in her 46th year. In addition to the husband, five sons and four daughters survive; Evie of Marion, Wayne, Archie, Ronald, Donald, Betty, Lorene, Jewell, and Beulah at home. She also leaves four brothers and a sister Charles, Frank, L.O., and Elihu Hodges, and Mrs Anna Morris.
Gallipolis Daily Times
19 Feb 1938
Transcribed by Ernie Wright Top of Page
Mrs. Gibson Dies At 84
Mrs. Minnie R. Gibson, 84, a resident of 115 Garfield Ave., died in Holzer hospital at 12:15 p.m. Thursday. She had been admitted at 7 a.m. Wednesday. She had been in failing health in recent weeks, and her illness followed a stroke.
She was a native of Mason county, W. Va., where she was born on Aug. 9, 1873. Most of her later life was spent in Gallipolis, where she made her home with her late daughter, Mrs. Anna Mayes, who died several months ago.
Mrs. Gibson was twice married. Her first was to Benjamin Halley, who preceded her in death. They were the parents of six children, and three daughters who survive are Mrs. Denver (Mary) Brown of Gallipolis, Mrs. Edith Johnson of West Hamlin, W. Va., and Mrs. Goldie Duncan of Huntington. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and a half-brother, Charles Nibert of Columbus. Her second marriage was to Isaac Gibson who preceded her. Others who preceded her in death were two sons.
She was of the Baptist faith, but had in recent years attended the Garfield Avenue Church of God. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. H. McDonough will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s until the hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, August 15, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
In Memory
Of Mr. Abraham Gilbert, who died at his home in Northup Village, Oct. 19, 1886, in the 59th year of his age. He leaves a kind wife and four children, three sons and one daughter and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He was buried in Northup graveyard October 20, a large concourse of relatives and friends attending to pay a last tribute of respect to his memory.
Death has been among us, friends, Thy wife and children's tears, |
Look up, dear friends, be comforted, Then farewell, husband and father dear, Dora |
[Note: Northup Graveyard is also known as Rose Cemetery]
Gallipolis Journal
Oct. 27, 1886
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Death Ends Long Illness of Mrs. Gilbert
Mrs. Betty Rader Gilbert, 55, wife of Silas E Gilbert, died Tuesday evening at the family home following a long period of failing health. For the past few weeks friends had known that her condition was hopeless.
Mrs. Gilbert was the daughter of the late G.H. and Elizabeth Harrington Rader and was born in Gallia County and spent her life here.
Surviving in addition to the husband are two daughters, Mrs. Ted Keller and Miss Helen Gilbert and two grandchildren at home, a brother, George A. Rader and two sisters, Miss Emma Rader and Mrs. Herber Howard, all of Columbus.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at her late home by Rev. J.V. stone. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery under the direction of George J. Wetherholt and Sons.
[Note: Death Certificate--Mary Elizabeth Gilbert born March 2, 1876 Green Township, Gallia County, Ohio; died October 13, 1931 in Gallipolis; 55 years, 7 months and 11 days of age.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 14, 1931
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Death of Mrs. Mary Gilbert
Mrs. Mary Gilbert, a highly esteemed lady of Northup, this county, died at her home on Friday night of last week, January 6, 1899. She was the wife of the late Abraham Gilbert, and was 72 years of age. The funeral and burial took place at Northup on Sunday afternoon.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, January 14, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Gilbert
Died - On the 26th day of March, 1875, Mrs. Samantha Gilbert, wife of Mr. Theodore Gilbert, in the 42d year of her age.
The Journal, Gallipolis, Ohio
June 3, 1875
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Gilbert Funeral At 3 P.M. Sunday
Funeral services for Silas E. Gilbert will be conducted by Rev. J.E. Hakes at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home of G.J. Wetherholt and Sons. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. The body was brought here late Friday. Friends may call to view the features after 7 o'clock tonight at the funeral home.
In yesterday's account of the death of this native and prominent Gallia Countian, mention was made only of the first marriage of Mr. Gilbert.
His first wife was Gertie Rose, who died soon after their marriage in 1898. On April 21, 1901, he married Mary E. Rader, a daughter of G.H. and Victoria Harrington Rader. She was the mother of his two daughters, Mrs. Ted Keller and Mrs. Laurence Myers and she died in the early 1930s.
[Note: stone 1877-1946. Death Certificate born Jan. 24, 1877 in Gallia County; died Oct 18, 1946 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; 69 years, 8 months and 19 days. Parents Theodore Gilbert and Mary Ellen Martin.]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Wanda J. Giles
Wanda J. Giles, 64, Gallipolis, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1995 in Holzer Medical Center.
Born May 8, 1931 in Meigs County, daughter of Evenly M. Thomas of Gallipolis, and the late Walter B. Thomas, who died in 1954, she was a member of the First Baptist Church. She retired from the Ohio Bell Co. after 28 years of service. She was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph G. Giles, whom she married March 25, 1961 in Gallipolis; two brothers, Wendell (Lois) Thomas of Gallipolis, and Roger C. Thomas of LaPorte, Texas; two nephews, David W. Thomas of Columbus, and Gregory A. Thomas of Livermore, Calif.; and two great-nephews and two great-nieces.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Willis Funeral Home, with Pastor Archie Conn and Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday.
Pallbearers will be Tom Gooch, Jack Jeffers, David W. Thomas, Jeff Haner, Roger Hood and Jerry Frazier.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Gallipolis Newspaper
Date Not Known
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Bonita Gilfilen, 60, died at 6:30 a.m. today at Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health for several years. She retired from the Gallipolis State Institute in 1976.
She was born June 14, 1917, in Gallia County to the late Fred Dulaney and the former Nellie Lawrence. After the death of her father, her mother married the late Tom Adams, who raised her.
She is survived by her husband, Charles, whom she married Feb. 28, 1941; a son, Fred Erwin, Kanauga, a daughter, Mrs. Joan Ross, Cincinnati; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two brothers, Jack Adams, Alliance; and Derry Adams, Gallipolis.
Her home was at 429 Fourth, Kanauga, and she was a member of the Fairhaven Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, the Rev. Everett Delaney officiating, and burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 9, 1978
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Gilkey, Edith M.
Services for Edith M. Gilkey, 84, formerly of Gallipolis, who died Sunday, April 11, 1994, will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the Waugh--Halley--Wood Funeral Home.
The Rev. Joe Hefner will officiating and burial will be in the Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gallia County Senior Citizens Center, in care of Jean Niday, 1167 State Route 160, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page
Gill, J. V.
J. V. Gill, well known produce man, died last Friday morning from a severe attack of pneumonia.
Mr. J. V. Gill died at his home on Vine street, Friday morning, February 4, 1910, after a two weeks illness. He first suffered an attack of pneumonia which was conquered, but later kidney trouble set in and the grim reaper would not be denied. A week before his death, he became convinced that his illness was fatal and made all preparations for the end. Mr. Gill was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Gill and was born in Harrison township, August 29, 1857. His father died in a hospital in Cincinnati 18 years ago but his mother survives and was at his bedside during his last illness.
He was married to Miss Caroline Boster of Harrison township and to this union were born four children: Lizzie Ellen, who died in infancy, D. Grover Gill, Mrs. Chancellor Baxter of Huntington, and Mrs. D. G. Lewis, of Columbus. He leaves also one sister, Mrs. Anna Gilbert of Crown City.
Mr. Gill was the best known produce dealer in southern Ohio. He had been in the business in this city for over twenty years. He first started the J. V. Gill Produce House and when his son Grover grew up, the firm name was changed to J. V. Gill & Son. A year ago the business was incorporated with a captial stock of $10,000 with J. V. Gill President, D. Grover Gill, Vice-President, F. F. Thorniley, Treasurer, John C. Butz, Secretary, and J. C. Myers. This will keep the business intact and the business partners, well versed in the produce business, will carry it on.
Mr. Gill was a bundle of energy. He was an expert in handling men and none of his employees did more work than he. He set the price for produce for miles around and was courageous and square in his dealings with the farmers. He was a good man for the farmer, as he paid much higher prices than most dealers who competed with him in the city markets, and his death is a great loss. He was loyal to his friends and generous to a fault and his death will be deeply regretted by those who knew him best.
The funeral services were held at Macedonia Church Sunday morning by Rev. John Porter, interment following by Wetherholt. Despite the very cold weather, the attendance was unusually large.
[Note from tombstone 8/29/1852-2/4/1910]
Gallipolis Bulletin
Feb 11, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Gill, John Vinton
J V Gill Dead
Prominent Commission Merchant for Years in Gallipolis
Poisoned by kidneys After Throwing Off Pneumonia
John Vincent Gill, the produce king of this county for many years, died at his resident on Vine street in this city at 5 minutes past eight o'clock this Friday morning, February 4, 1910.
The funeral services will be held Sunday morning at Macedonia church in Harrison township, the funeral cortege leaving here on its ten-mile drive at 9 o'clock. Rev. John Porter will officiate at the church and Wetherholt at the grave.
Mr. Gill had only been ill two weeks, Thursday, the 3d inst, first with pneumonia from which be rallied quite well when kidney trouble set in which caused his death. A week ago there was no thought of his dying, but be became set in the belief that he was going to die, as so many do, and that medicine was useless and surrendered to the enemy without that vim and courage that carries so many through a close call. He was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Gill, and was born in Harrison township 53 years ago, the 29th of next August. His father died in the hospital at [...] 18 years ago, but his aged mother survives him and assisted in nursing him on his last illness.
Mr. Gill was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Boster, daughter of Philip and Ellen Boster of Harrison township and the fruit of that marriage was Lizzie Ellen, who died in infancy, D. Grove Gill, Mrs. D. G. Lewis of Columbus and Mrs. Chancellor Baxter of Huntington. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Anna Gilbert of Crown City.
Mr. Gill came to town to live about 20 years ago and his folks came and lived with him soon afterward.
The pall bearers selected for his funeral services are, Joseph Multineux, George W. Clark, Ira Elliott, C. C. Martin, C. L. Myers and F. F. Thorniley.
[From Stone: Buried in Macedonia in Harrison Twp. 8/29/1857-2/4/1910]
Gallipolis Paper
February 4, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Garold Gillenwater, 22, E.S.R., Gallipolis, died Monday from injuries received in an auto accident.Mr. Gillenwater, a self employed carpenter, was born February 23, 1967 in Gallipolis, son of Donald and Alice Brumfield Gillenwater of Route 2 Crown City.
Also surviving are four brothers, Kenneth Gillenwater, Larry Gillenwater, and David Gillenwater, all of Crown City, and Ronald Gillenwater of Greenwood, S.C.; one sister, Rita Montgomery of Crown City; maternal grandparents, Esco and Corneilia Brumfield of Gallipolis; and paternal grandmother, Mamie Gillenwater of Gallipolis.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Willis Funeral Home with the Rev. Archie Conn, Rev. Joseph Godwin, and Rev. Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery.Friends may call the funeral home 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
[Note: Died December 1989]
Gallipolis paper
1989
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer Top of Page
Gillespie, Nora
Mrs. Gillespie Claimed at 93
Mrs. Nora Gillespie, 93, a native of Gallia County and a resident of 209 19th St., Huntington, died Tuesday night in a Huntington hospital.
She was born in Gallia County on March 5, 1872, a daughter of the late M.L. and Margaret Holcomb Gilmore. She had lived in Huntington for 80 years.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Talmadge Arrington and Mrs. James A Keyser, both of Huntington. Other survivors are two brothers and two sisters, Charles and Lloyd Gilmore, both of Florida and Mrs. Fred Hoback and Mrs. Tom Nelson, both of Huntington. There are 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Her husband, George W. Gillespie, preceded her in death in 1932.
Mrs. Gillespie was a member of the 20th. St. Baptist Church. The body is at Kincaid Mortuary.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 21, 1965
Transcribed by F. K. Brown
Two killed, three injured in boat accident Thursday
Eleanor Gilliam, 43 and Eddie Repass, 35, victims
Two persons were killed and three others injured during a boating accident Thursday night on Chickamauga Creek, just inside the channel leading to the Ohio River. Killed were Eddie Repass, 35, Rodney, and Eleanor Gilliam, 43, Gallipolis. Gallia County Coroner Donald Warehime, who pronounced the couple dead at the scene, said this morning each died of head and chest injuries. Injured were Ruth Casto, 28; Phillip Garlic, 33 and Karen Kent, 22, all of Gallipolis.
Called to the scene at 9:25 p.m., Gallipolis City Police report that the 18-feet Starcraft Cam-An apparently attempted the channel of Chickamauga Creek, at an excessive rate of speed went out of control, traveled up the shore line and struck a tree. It has not been determined which of the five occupants was operating the craft.
The three persons injured were transported by the Gallia County Emergency Medical Service to Holzer Medical Center. Casto was admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment of a cerebral concussion and multiple contusions. Casto is listed in guarded condition. Garlic was admitted for treatment of multiple contusions and a severe laceration of the left arm. He is listed in fair condition. Kent was admitted and is listed in stable condition with a fracture of the left leg and right hip.
City Police called in the U.S. Coast Guard to aid in the investigation. Lt. Minott, of the Huntington Station remained at the scene throughout the night. A spokesperson for the Coast Guard said this morning that the details of the fatal accident remain “Fairly sketchy.” The incident remains under investigation by Gallipolis City Police and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Eleanor Gilliam
Eleanor Gertrude Gilliam, 43, a resident of 833 Second Avenue, Gallipolis was killed Thursday around 9:25 p.m. in a boating accident on Chickamauga Creek.
She was born Nov. 24, 1935, at Crown City, daughter of Ernest Monroe Gatewood, who preceded her in death on July 19, 1978 and by her mother Marjorie Williams Gatewood, who survives.
She married James Randall Gilliam on Sept. 5, 1954, in Gallipolis. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1975. The following children survive: James (Randy) Gilliam, Fayette, Ala., Mrs. Charles (Marjorie Lynn) Wood, Crown City and Margaret Gwen, at home. Four grandchildren survive. One brother, Charles Gatewood, Gallipolis also survives.
She was a 1954 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. She was employed by the G. c. Murphy Co., during her school years and had been employed by Smeltzer’s Garden Co. and Ruth’s Floral Co. She was currently employed by Paul Davies Jewelry Co.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Gallipolis Chapter Eastern Star, Progressive Mothers Club, Elizabeth Circle of Grace United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. James Clark and Rev. James Frazier officiating.
Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, June 29, 1979
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood Top of Page
Mrs. Gilliam, 51, Succumbs after Illness
Mrs. Irene Gilliam , 51, a resident of Jackson Pike, and switchboard supervisor at Holzer Hospital, died in the hospital at 2:30 a.m. today. She had been hospitalized for 11 weeks, and had been in failing health for a year.
At the time of her death, Mrs. Gilliam was president of Gallipolis Business and Professional Women’s Club. She was a member of Grace Methodist church and was associate conductress of Gallia Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.
Mrs. Gilliam was born in Elliott County, Ky, may 5, 1915, daughter of the late Cecil B. Fraley, and is survived by her mother, Carrie Nickel Fraley of Huntington. She had been a resident of Gallia County for 21 years.
The marriage to Hugh Gilliam took place April 1, 1931, and he survives along with three children, Mrs. Clifford (June) Scott of Sycamore, O., James Gilliam and Mrs. Glenn (Juanita) Crabtree, both of Jackson Pike. There are 11 grandchildren.
Other survivors are four sisters and a brother, Mrs. Dean (Vera) Barrett and Mrs. Milton (Odella) Evans, both of Huntington, Mrs. Clyde (Clara) Stout and Mrs. Keith (Wilma) Cole, both of Fairfield Calif. And Paul Fraley, Huntington. Two brother and a sister are deceased.
Eastern Star services will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home. Last rites will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 1, 1966
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood Top of Page
James Gilliam
James Randall Gilliam, 41, a resident of 833 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday in Holzer Medical Center following an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Gilliam was born March 2, 1934, in Stirrett, WV, son of Hugh Gilliam and the late Irene Fraley Gilliam.
Mr. Gilliam is survived by his wife, Eleanor Gatewood Gilliam, whom he married Sept. 5, 1954, in Gallipolis. Three children survive: Randy Gilliam, Gallipolis, Marjorie Lynn and Margaret Gwen, both at home. His step-mother Ernestine Gilliam, Rt. 2 Bidwell, also survives along with one granddaughter. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Clifford (June) Scott, Sycamore, Ohio and Mr. Joel (Juanita) Atha, Rt. 2, Bidwell.
Mr. Gilliam was a former motor route carrier for the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. He operated the Ashland Bulk Plant and Ashland Service Station here for several years and was manager of Mills Transfer Co.. He served as general manager of West Side Transportation in Marietta at the time of his death. He was a 1953 graduate of Gallia Academy High School.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of the Blue Lodge, Gallipolis Chapter Rose Commandery, Moriah Council, Gallipolis Shrine Club and the Aladdin Shrine Club, Columbus. Mr. Gilliam was captain of the 1952 GAHS football team.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Hawks and Rev. L. H. Stebbins officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Masonic services will be held 7:30 this evening.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 10, 1975
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood
Mrs. Clarissa Gillian, of Walnut Township, died last Friday, Dec. 26, 1902, aged 80 years. The burial occurred at the Chick cemetery Sunday by Undertaker Myers. She was the widow of the late David Gillian and was loved and respected by all who knew her.
Gallipolis Bulletin
January 2, 1903
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Charles Gillingham Died At Home Wednesday
Charles A. Gillingham, 63, died at his home near Thivener, Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 1936, after several weeks' illness. He was a son of the late Thomas and Melissa Gillingham, and a splendid citizen with many warm friends. He was a member of the Christian church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cora Gillingham, a daughter of the late S. V. Clark, and five children. They are Mrs. Helen Hughes and Clark Gillingham of near Gallipolis, Mrs. John Berridge in the Dutch East Indies, and Grace and Haffelt Gillingham at home.
Funeral services were Friday afternoon at Elizabeth Chapel by Rev. E. C. Venz, burial in Mound Hill.
Gallipolis paper
April 22, 1936
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Charlie Gillingham
The subject of this sketch, Mr. Charlie Gillingham, was departed this life April 1, 1894, aged 83 years, 11 months and 26 days, deserves more than a mere passing notice, or at least more than the writer is able to give, but we must not forget to render a tribute to him who has lately been called hence and numbered with those who have joined that innumerable host that dwell in the land of the blest.
Mr. Gillingham leaves a wife and nine children—two sons and seven daughters—to mourn his loss. His disposition was such as to make his home cheerful and pleasant for himself and family, and all who partook of his hospitality were always made welcome in his presence.
It seems very strange to think, sometimes, that those who so long have been a protector and friend should be called from home, family, and friends, and that hearts that once were joyous and happy must be sundered and made sorrowful. But we cannot account for the mysterious workings of the Omnipotent, who rules the heavens and earth, and has our lives in His care.
During his illness he expressed his willingness to go many times before the time came for him to leave his earthly abode.
Are we who are now in health and strength thus prepared to meet the grim monster, Death, that comes to us as unawares and calls us from our friends?
It is only another of the many instances that we have to remind us that “In the midst of life we are in death,” and should be prepared for whatever awaits us.
Words of sympathy, however kindly tendered, cannot remove the pang of grief like theirs, and to Him alone who can sustain His bereaved ones must they look for consolation in this their time of sorrow.
| “Then let our sorrows cease to flow, God has recalled his own; But let our hearts in every woe Still say, “Thy will be done.” “His form is now not trembling and weak, He is happier far than tongue can speak; His time of trouble and sorrows are of rest, For his final abode is amongst the blest.” “Great and bitter disappointments Meet us here on earth below; But God’s will be done in all things, For ‘tis He that wills it so.” Lecta B. |
April 21, 1894
Gallipolis Bulletin
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Gillingham, Chauncy
Killed by Cars
Former Gallia County Boy Meets Death at Columbus
News was received this morning by Mr. Hugh Plymale at Yellow Town from Mr. John
Porter at Columbus, saying that Mr. Chauncy Gillingham, aged 21 years old, and the only son of Capt. James Gillngham, now in Wellston, had been killed by a train, and that his remains would arrive here on the train from Columbus this Wednesday evening. No particulars accompanied the message. The time for the funeral services has been set for Thursday at Clay Chapel and the burial will be at the Cottrell graveyard it was thought.
He was a fine, industrious young man who has made his own way for 6 or 7 years.
He leaves beside his father two sisters, Mrs. Geo. Brammer, of Huntington, and Miss Minnie Gillingham, who makes her home at Mr. Porter's. He went to Columbus last fall with Mr. Porter to work at his trade of carpenter and later got a job on some railway. We will have further particulars later it is likely.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 21, 1903
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Mrs. Gillingham Dies Suddenly At Sister's Bedside
Beloved Member of Distinguished Clark Family
Mrs. Cora Gillingham, one of the county's most estimable and beloved women, living just beyond Thivener on Route 218, died suddenly at 6:30 last evening while visiting her sister, Mrs. Al Cottrell, a short distance this side of Thivener. Death was ascribed to a heart attack.
Mrs. Cottrell, long a sufferer from a heart ailment, has been in a critical condition for weeks -a circumstance that adds poignancy to the passing of Mrs. Gillingham.
Mrs. Gillingham was 70 years old. She had been quite well, although subject at infrequent intervals to heart weakness, and she was always so jolly and pleasant and found a great measure of joy and contentment in the companionship of relatives and neighbors and other friends.
Decedent is survived by these children: Marie, wife of Captain John F. Berridge, lower river road; Mrs. Helen Hughes at parental home; Miss Grace Gillingham, employed at Washington, D. C., but home for some time for a rest; Haffelt Gillingham, a Seabee in Hawaii, and Clark, who is with the U. S. Army in the Mediterranean theater.
Also surviving are three brothers and a sister besides Mrs. Cottrell. They are Edward Milton Clark, Phoenix, Arizona; Curt Clark, Carlinville, Ill; Arthur, living in Chicago, and Mrs. Elmer Gillingham, Columbus.
Edward M. Clark, retired, is a former vice president of the Standard Oil Company, the world's largest oil company, and he has been often mentioned in these columns as having achieved the greatest distinction in business affairs of any son of old Gallia.
The Clark brothers and sisters were children of Samuel Vinton Clark and Elizabeth Dickey Clark and they were born at Swan Creek. Samuel V. was famous in his day as a teacher, having taken up that calling when but 15 and his career ended after he had taught 149 terms of varying lengths. There is some relationship between these Clark and Lt. General Mark Clark, now commanding the Fifth Army in Italy.
Gillingham Rites
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Gillingham will be held at 23 o'clock Friday at Elizabeth Chapel, with Rev. Edgar Ewing of Mt. Sterling in charge. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.
[Note: From tombstone 1875-1943]
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Gillingham, Henrietta
Death of Mrs. Gillingham
Mrs. Henrietta Gillingham, of Thevenin wife of Mr. James Gillingham, died Tuesday afternoon, aged 55 years. She left two daughters Misses Minie and Carrie and one son Chauncy besides her husband to mourn their irreparable loss. She was a daughter of the late Theodore Gilbert and a most excellent lady. Her funeral services will be conducted Thursday forenoon the interment following at the Cottrel graveyard by Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 5, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Gills, Edna
Death of Miss Edna Gills
Miss Edna Gills died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna R. Gills, on Second Ave., Friday morning, March 9, 1906. She was taken ill last May and her illness soon developed into tuberculosis and despite all that could be done, she gradually grew worse until she passed away.
She was 22 years of age and a pleasant, amiable young lady, a great favorite with all who knew her. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev. Harry Lewis, the interment following at Mound Hill by Wetherholt. Besides a mother, she leaves three brothers -- Lewis, James and Harry, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Ralph.
The untimely death of Miss Gills is regretted by everyone and the sorrowing ones will have the sympathy of the community.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, March 16, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
In 89th Year
Mrs. Eleanor Gills, Mother of John and Will, Answers Summons From On High
Mrs. Eleanor Gills, daughter of Noah and Mary [Graham] Wood, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1828 and departed this life May 2, 1917, at the advanced age of 88 years, 7 months and 8 days of age.
She was united in marriage with Pleasant Gills, Feb. 15, 1849 and hand in hand and heart to heart with undimmed love and ever increasing devotion, they traveled life's road for more than 64 years. To them were born five children. Three daughters preceded her in death---Mary, Roma and Harriet. The death angel did not visit their home again for 39 years. Then the summons came to the husband and father in January 1913. Two children survive--William A. and John--both living in the home vicinity.
Besides her children, she leaves to mourn their loss several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Slagle, Mrs. Henrietta Eritt and Mrs. Permelia Ripley and a circle of relations and friends as large as her acquaintance.
She was converted and united with Salem Baptist Church 50 years ago and retained her membership here until she became a member of the church triumphant. These years have been marked by faithfulness and steadfastness that perhaps have been rarely excelled. She had the record of attending many years without missing a Saturday afternoon service. A very low estimate of the number of times that she has come to the hours of worship would be 2500 times.
She was an industrious woman, a faithful wife, an affectionate mother and a generous and obliging neighbor. She was of a mild and gentle disposition, always having a kind word and a smile for all and labored to make home pleasant for her family and friends.
While the business side of her life was marked and prominent, it was the religious side that made her the woman that everybody knew and loved. She had great faith n God; a faith that was childlike in its simplicity. God and Heaven were realities to her. She lived in constant companionship of the One and in full expectation of the enjoyment of the other.
While her life was deeply religious, it was intensely practical. She believed that religion is a thing for this world and that it is for every day; that the whole life is under its control. She heard her Master say, "In as much as ye did it unto one of the least of these, ye did it unto me." so no cry of need ever went unheeded. No one was ever turned hungry from her door. No one could complain of dishonest or unfair treatment at her hand. The great rule laid down by Christ for the regulation of our conduct towards one another was the Golden Rule of her life. Her deep interest in the church has been lifelong. Not only by her means and by her active participation in church enterprises, but the unconscious influence of a great and noble life has she presented the Christ of Calvary to needy men and women. No pastor has gone from Salem Church in half a century without good reason to thank God for Sister Gills.
She had been in failing health for some time and in her last illness her suffering was intense, but she bore it bravely and patiently, wishing and waiting for the end. It has finally come. A long life is ended; a life's work is done. A journey is finished and at home she can rest. After a lifetime acquaintance and after hearing expressions from the lips of many people from various walks of life, we believe we can truthfully say: "None knew her but to love her or named her but to praise."
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.R. Denney and Rev. Earl Brewer at Salem at 10 o'clock Friday. Burial at same place by Undertaker Phillips of Waterloo. The pallbearers were the five sons and son-in-law of John Gills--Austin, Everett, Floyd, Willard and Freddie Gills and M.A. Cahoon.
[Note: Cause of Death: Gangrene of Right limb. Buried: Salem Baptist Cemetery]
Scrapbook Collection -- Publication unknown
May, 1917
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Miss Mabel Gills, 81, formerly of here died at 9 a.m. Friday at the Arcadia Nursing Home at Coolville following an extended illness. She was born March 16, 1895 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Jefferson and Sarah Ralph Gills. Surviving is a sister, Miss Annette Gills, of Columbus and a nephew, Phillip Archer, of Pittsburgh.
She was a retired employee of the C.D. Kerr Drug Company and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Gallipolis.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday from the McCoy-Wetherhoff-Moore Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
[Note: died Jan. 21, 1977]
Gallipolis Journal
Jan. 1977
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Death of Mrs. H. W. Gilman
The community was somewhat startled Tuesday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. MARY J. GILMAN, wife of our well known citizen, Mr. Henry W. Gilman. The deceased had been ill for three weeks with ulceration of the stomach. Mrs. Gilman's maiden name was HERN. She was born in Gallia county September 22, 1824, and has reared a large family. She was a lady of much domestic virtue, her whole life being spent in the interest of her household. Her son, Henry Gilman, on learning of her death, fell over in a fit, which was followed by a chill, and is now in a precarious condition.
Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, May 26, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann Top of Page
Mrs. Gilman, 96, Claimed By Death
Mrs. Nora Bell Gilman, 96, of Rt. 1, Gallipolis (Mill Creek Rd.) died at 2:45 p.m. Monday at her home. She had been in failing health the past two weeks. Mrs. Gilman was born on July 13, 1871, in Gallipolis Twp., daughter of the late Albert A. and Mary Ellen Disjordan Wade.
She married Arthur T. Gilman on June 26, 1901. He preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1953.
Three daughters survive: Mary Lenora and Mildred Virginia, at home; Mrs. Roy (Ruth) Baird, Cincinnati. One stepson, Arthur Branch Gilman, preceded her in death. Four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive.
One brother, Frank Wade, and two sisters, Dora and Ophelia Wade, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Gilman was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 76 years.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the church under the direction of Rev. Glen R. Hueholt. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. She will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services. Mrs. Gilman will be taken to the Mill Creek residence by the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, June 18, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Sad Death
Mrs. Hamilton Gilmore, of Rosebud, died last evening after a long illness. She leaves a husband and eight children in destitute circumstances, her husband being a miner. She was a daughter of the late Harrison Slater of Leaper and a fine woman. Bad luck had followed the lady. She lost two brothers in a rock quarry by an explosion. Her father died and at his burial her mother died being all at the time. She lost a grown daughter only a month or so ago and she was greatly bereaved. Her burial will be at Bethel, Ohio Township, Saturday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec. 3, 1898
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Gilmore, Ann
At Rose Bud, this county, Mrs. Hamilton Gilmore, suffering with stomach trouble, died on Friday night of last week, aged about 43 years. She leaves a husband and eight children. Mrs. Gilmore had been a victim of ill-luck. While her father was being buried, her mother, who had been ill, died, and about six weeks ago she lost a grown daughter by death. A short time ago two brothers were killed by an explosion in a rock quarry. She was a good woman, commanding the respect of all who knew her. The burial was at Bethel, Ohio Township, last Saturday..
Gallipolis Bulletin
December 10, 1898
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Gilmore, Bert
Used Shotgun to End Life
Relatives here have received word from Grover Gilmore of Bladen, who went to Leith, North Dakota, to investigate the cause of his brother Bert's recent suicide. Grover writes back that Bert had been in poor health for sometime, and was under the impression that his malady was incurable. Brooding over this he became very melancholy, and deliberately set about planning to take his own life.
On the day of his death, Mr. Gilmore's wife was about the yard attending to some work, when he sent their little daughter to ask the mother to come to him as he was ill. When she entered the house Mrs. Gilmore found her husband lying dead across a bed with a shotgun charge through his heart. He had braced the gun against a sewing machine and pressed the trigger with a stick. Death was instantaneous.
Grover Gilmore will reamin in North Dakota for a time at least and...[missing text] the farm.
[Note: Bert Gilmore was born in Gallia County ca 1876 to James Hamilton Gilmore and Ann Slater]
Gallipolis newspaper
Undated
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Gilmore, Bert
Particulars of Bert Gilmore's Death
Fred Rose received a letter from Grover Gilmore, who left here last week for Leith, North Dakota, to investigate his brother Bert's death.
He says he had been in poor health for some time and was under the impression his malady was incurable, which he constantly discussed with his wife.
The day of his death his wife was attending to some work in the yard and sent their little daughter to tell her to come in, he was ill and when she came into the room found him lying on the bed dead, a shotgun charge through his heart. He had arranged the gun against the sewing machine and pulled the trigger with a stick.
Grover expects to remain there and look after the place.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec. 21, 1915
Transcribed by F. K. Brown
Gilmore, Daniel
Aged 85, Dies at Kankakee, Ill
Body Brot Here
Daniel Gilmore, who went to Illinois with his sons Emory and John about a year ago, died of pneumonia at a hospital at Kankakee, Ill, week ago Sunday. The remains arrived here Wednesday accompanied by his sons Emory, John and Clum and the funeral was held at Clay Chapel, Thursday morning, by Rev. John Porter, interment following by Wetherholt.
Mr. Gilmore was born in Marietta and was 85 years, 6 months and 16 days old.
He is survived by sons Emory and John of Illinois, Clum of Marion, O., James of Mercerville and sisters, Mrs. Alice Burnett and Mrs. Gusta Carsey of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Mary Craft, Mrs. Sarah Neff and Mrs Maggie Harrrington, besides numerous grandchildren. His wife, Roena Gilmore, and 4 sons preceded him to the better world. He was a member of the Christian church for nearly fifty years and lived a consistent Christian until his death, and was a fine old gentleman.
Gallipolis paper
April 12, 1915
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Gilmore, Daniel
Daniel Gilmore
Passed Away at the Home of his Son in Kankakee, Ill. Last Sunday, Aged 85
Daniel Gilmor, who went to Illinois with his sons Emory and John about a year ago, died at a hospital in Kankakee Ill., last Sunday. The remains arrived here Wednesay accompanied by his sons Emory, John and Clum and the funeral was held at Clay Chapel, Thursday morning by Rev. John Porter, interment following by Wetherholt. He was 85 years of age and death was due to pneumonia.
He is survived by sons Emory, and John of Illinois, Clum of Marion, O., James of Mercerville, and sisters, Mrs. Alice Burnett and Mrs. Gusta __rsey of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Mary Craft, Mrs. Sarah Neff and Mrs. Maggie Harrington, besides numerous grandchildren. He was a fine old gentleman and had many friends in Clay township where he lived until a year before his death.
[Note: Buried in Clay Chapel Cemetery in Clay Township 1824-1910]
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 15, 1910 No. 17
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart
Gilmore, Eliza E. [Nibert]
Mrs. Gilmore Dead
Mrs. Eliza E., wife of W. L. Gilmore, passed peacefully away at her
home in Chambersburg last Tuesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock. While she
had been ill for the past two years
and her friends knew she could not
live long, yet they were shocked when
the end came just after she had performed some of her household duties
and had laid down to rest.
Mrs. Gilmore was the daughter of
John W. and Elizabeth Nibert and was
born in Ohio township December
17, 1866. She was married to W. L.
Gilmore April 29, 1897.
During a revival at Bethel under
the ministry of Rev. F. R. Crooks she
was converted and later received and
baptized into the Mt. Zion, Baptist
church were she was a faithful member until her death. To say she was
a good woman is not saying enough.
She was an exemplary character,
worthy of imitation, a true Christian,
a devoted wife and mother, a loving
sister, a good neighbor and a kind
friend, who had a pleasant word for
everyone, sowing seeds of kindnes
wherever she went.
She bore her sufferings with true
Christian fortitude, never complaining. All was done for her that medical skill and loving hands could do,
but Jesus said, "I have need of thee,
come up higher."
She leaves to
mourn their loss, a devoted husband
and three children, Sheldon R. of Bladen and Shannon P. and Miss Annie
Bailey at home, her aged father, four
brothers and three sisters, James, Orlando and othneil Nibert of Bladen,
John of Lancaster, Ohio, Mrs. Mary
Irwin, Thivener, Ohio, Mrs. Laura
Ellis, Bidwell, Ohio, and Mrs. Maude
Saunders of Northup, Ohio.
"Weep not that her toils are over, |
Funeral services were conducted at
Bethel church Thursday by Rev. Sam
Lewis, burial following in the church
cemetery in charge of Undertaker J.
W. Stevers.
The family desires to express their
thanks to neighbors and friends, to
the minister and undertaker, for their
kindness and sypathy shown them
in their sad bereavement.
[Note: Dates from tombstone 1866-1923. Tombstone lists name as Ella E. Gilmore.]
Gallipolis Paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
OBITUARY - Elma Gilmore died at her home in Harrison Township, of consumption, in the 29th. year of her age, on the 13th. of April 1894. She was a faithful member of the Christian Church and loved by all who knew her. She was laid to rest by the side of her father, at the Providence Cemetery. She leaves a widowed mother, four brothers and many friends to mourn their loss; but our loss is her gain. The family have the sympathy of the many friends.
One more cherished friend has left us. She, the loved, ambitious, hopeful- From a home of worldly comfort, |
Oh, how often on life's journey Tho' by all the dear home circle, Like a cherished flower she faded, |
| Yet there's hope again of meeting,, Where the loved and lost one dwells, Where there are no painful partings, Where there are no sad farewells BECCA |
The funeral services were largely attended, being conducted by John L. Porter, a Minister of the Christian Church.
Elma has gone, her cares are ended Then weep no more for her, |
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 28, 1894
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Gilmore, Eva Lenora [Green]
Mrs. Eva Gilmore Dies
Mrs. Eva Lenora Gilmore, 62, a former Gallia countian, died at her home in Greenfield, Ohio, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 25, 1935, following a week's illness.
She was the wife of Charles Gilmore, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Green. She was born near Bladen, this county, and has many friends and relatives here.
Her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Marion Blazer, and a son, Delbert, reside in Greenfield. Another son, Charles, lives at Bladen, and a brother, Charles M. Green, at Mansfield.
Gallipolis paper
Sept. 25, 1935
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Gilmore, James B.
Death of James B. Gilmore
James B. Gilmore, son of the late Daniel and Rowena Gilmore, died March 8, 1913, aged 48 years, at his home in Marion, O. He had been failing in health for the past 8 months. He leaves besides a wife and three children, five sisters and three brothers. He was a member of the Christian Church and lived and died a christian. He was laid to rest Monday in Marion Cemetery.
Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, March 19, 1913
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Mr. Gilmore Dead
Mr. John Gilmore, of Clay township, died Tuesday evening, April 14th, 1908, of a complication of diseases, in his 89th year.
He leaves a wife and daughter, Mrs. John A. Wise, of Clay township, a step-son, William Beck, one full brother, Daniel Gilmore and a half brother B. T. Gilmore, both of this country, and half sisters, Mrs. Hay, of Huntington, Mrs. Elizabeth Dodd, of Dayton, and Mrs. Sarah Whitter and a number of relatives and friends.
He was a broom-maker and a nice old gentlemen, and came here with his parents when he was 15 years old. He has always resided in this county, and a much respected citizen.
The burial was conducted by Wetherholt at St. Nicholas near Yellowtown Wednesday afternoon.
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 24, 1908
Vol. XLI No. 21
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page
Death of Mr. Gilmore
Mr. Leonard P. Gilmore, of near Angola, Clay township, died Tuesday night, of kidney and liver trouble aged 37 years. He had been ill for several weeks but was not considered in danger until Sunday.
He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gilmore and besides a father, four brothers and five sisters, he leaves a wife and seven children.
The funeral services will be held this morning at Clay Chapel by Rev. J. R. Fields, under the auspices of the Jr. O.U.A.M. of which order he was a member, burial following at that place by Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, August 2, 1907
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Gilmore, Martha J.
Death Of Mrs. J.F. Gilmore
Mrs. J.F. Gilmore, of Bladen, died this Tuesday morning, March 2, 1915, at 5 a.m. after an illness of a week.
She was an elderly lady and greatly esteemed by all who knew her. She is the aunt of Mrs. Fred Rose of this city, also of Messrs. Bert and Charles Stevers.
The funeral will be held at Bethel Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. McConnell; interment in charge of Stevers.
[Note: Death Certificate...Born April 1845; died March 2, 1915; aged 69 years, 10 months and 24 days of age. Parents: Evan Evans and Eliza Edwards (both born Wales). Burial Bethel Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Tribune
March 2, 1915
Transcribed by F. K. Brown
M. L. Gilmore, Cheshire, Dies; Rites Sunday
Martin Luther Gilmore, 85, who made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Douglas Darst of Cheshire, passed away in Meigs General Hospital Thursday morning at 5 o’clock from complications resulting from his advance age.
Mr. Gilmore was born Nov. 3, 1865 to the late John and Serena Hysell Gilmore of Jackson County, W. Va. His wife, who was the former Miss Myrtle Carrier, died in 1945. She was a sister of Rev. William A. Carrier who served on the Waterloo Methodist Charge and later went to the Crown City Charge, where he died immediately after he finished a sermon there several years ago.
Mr. Gilmore had worked at coal mining during most of his life. He is survived by the following children: Charles of Columbus, Leonard of Rt. 1, Middleport, Millard of Rt. 1, Cheshire, Mrs. Douglas Darst, mentioned above and Martin Luther, Jr., of Columbus. One brother, Lewis L. Gilmore of Council Grove, Kan., also survives.
Funeral services will be held at the Old Kyger Church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. O. H. Cart of Middleport officiating. Interment will be made in Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire by J. L. Coleman and son.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, February 2, 1951
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
R. O. Gilmore
Funeral services for R. O. Gilmore, 79, a resident of Lower River Rd., will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the McCoy-Wetherholt-Moore Funeral Home, Gallipolis with Rev. Chalmer Conley officiating.
Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 until 9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Rusty Martin, Gary Bane, Frank Cremeans, James Craft, Frank Hamilton and Jim Elliott.
Unknown publication
b. August 26, 1896 d. July 17, 1976
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley
Gilmore, Sylvia [Greene]
Accident Fatal To Vinton Woman
Mrs. Gilmore Dies Of Fractured Skull Suffered In Fall
Falling down a stairway leading from her second story apartment in Clyde Eagle's building on Main St., Vinton, Mrs. Sylvia Greene Gilmore, fractured her skull. Without regaining consciousness she died four hours later in the Holzer Hospital.
The accident occurred about 7:30 Saturday morning and she was rushed to the hospital in McCoy's ambulance.
When she slipped and fell she was on her way to get a pail of water. Her two youngest daughters were then at home but her husband was at Mt. Vernon where he is employed in construction work.
Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Vinton Baptist Church, in charge of Rev. Oma Williams of Crown City. Burial will be at Washington C. H. by McCoy.
Mrs. Gilmore was born near Bladen, Aug. 6, 1890, a daughter of Harrison and Salema Ellis Green. She married Mr. Gilmore Apr. 18, 1918. The following children of this union survive: Mrs. William (Eileen) Collins, Urbana; Mrs. Loren (Ann) Michael, Washington C.H.; Miss Virginia Gilmore, a buyer for the Lazarus store, Columbus; Thelma and Juanita, both at home. The brothers and sisters are: Clarence Greene, Indianapolis; Lawrence Greene and Mrs. Elsie Landthorn, Columbus; Mrs. William (Mary) Strait, Akron, and Mrs. Virginia Smeltzer, Lisbon, O.
Mrs. Gilmore was a lifelong resident of the county; and the Gilmore family lived near Bulaville until they moved to Vinton a year ago.
Gallipolis paper
Sept. 1947
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Gilmore, Sylvia Mae Greene
Obituary
Sylvia Mae, daughter of Harrison and Salemana Ellis Green was born near Bladen, Ohio, August 6, 1890, and passed away at the Holzer Hospital September 27, 1947. Age 57 years, 1 month and 21 days.
On April 18, 1918, she was married to Grover C. Gilmore, who with five daughters and four grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. The children are Mrs. William Collins of Urbana, Mrs. Loren Michael of Washington C.H., Miss Virginia Gilmore of Columbus, Ohio and Thelma and Juanita at home in Vinton, Ohio.
She also leaves two brothers and four sisters, Clarence Green of Indianapolis, Indiana, Lawrence Green of Evergreen, Ohio, Lillie Green of Columbus, Mrs. Mary Strait of Akron, Mrs. Virginia Smeltzer of Lisbon and Mrs. Elsie Landthorn of Columbus, Ohio.
Early in life she accepted Christ and was a member of the Mercerville Baptist Church for a number of years; and although her life was not always in pleasant places, she made the most of it, and always was doing something to make the lives of those near her more pleasant and richer.
She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, had a character above reproach and had the love of all who knew her.
Gallipolis paper
Sept. 1947
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Gilmore, Virrinda
Mrs. Gilmore Dead
Mrs. Virrinda Gilmore, wife of Mr. T. W. Gilmore, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died suddenly at her home Monday, November 2. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore formerly were residents of Ohio Township, this county, but located in Chesapeake several years ago. Mrs. Gilmoe ws born at Bladen, January 4, 1865 and was past sixty years of age at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to T. W. Gilmore on Dec. 3, 1883.
Her husband is a direct descendant of the famous Anne Bailey. Mrs. Gilmore was the mother of four children as follows: Mrs. Paul Oney, Charles and Ray Gilmore of Huntington and Reese Gilmore of Chesapeake, Ohio. Two sisters, Mrs. SUsan Hale of New Castle, Pa., Mrs. Hattie Brown of Marietta, O., and three brothers, Rev. Jacob Trobridge, of Vinton, O., Wesley Trobridge of Chesapeake, O., and Earnest Trobridge of Huntington, W. Va., also survive, besides a very large number of relatives. Mrs. Gilmore was a daughter of the late John and Mary Trobridge of Ohio Township. She had been a consistent member of the M. E. church since early childhood and took an active part in the affairs of the church. She was also a member of the Ladies' Aid Society and a branch of the Three K's.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Chesapeake, Wednesday, the pastor, Rev. J. N. Lunsford officiating. Burial followed in the cemtery at Rome, Lawrence Co.
Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
IN LOVING MEMORY
Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.
William L. Gilmore, son of John Franklin and Martha (Evans) Gilmore was born in Gallia County, Ohio, January 8, 1867, quietly entered into the Valley of the Shadow of Death in the late evening hours of April 3rd, 1946, having attained the advanced age of 79 years, 2 months, and 25 days.
He and Ella E. Nibert were united in holy marriage April 29, 1897. They shared life’s joys and sorrows together until his companion preceded him in death 2 years ago. They will be re-united in that realm where farewells are unknown.
Surviving are the following children: Shelden R., Shannon P., and Bailey Gilmore, also two sisters Mrs. Bessie Gothard and Mrs. Henry Houck, all of this community, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn the loss of a departed father and friend.
Mr. Gilmore resided in this vicinity throughout his entire life, as an active and industrious citizen until failing health forced him to retirement some six years ago. During his recent illness resulting in his death, he was tenderly cared for by members of the immediate family, who did all that loving and skillful hands could do to relieve his suffering but God in his infinite wisdom and mercy called him to rest.
The subject of this sketch professed his faith in the Savior and followed Him in the ordinance of baptism in obedience to his command becoming a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Brother Gilmore had been an esteemed member of the Masonic Fraternity for more than a quarter of a century, being affiliated with Gallia Lodge No. 469 F. and A. M. His presence and wise council will long be remembered by the brethren of that body.
CROSSING THE BAR But such a tide as moving seems asleep Twilight and evening bell For though from out our bourne of time and place |
CARD OF THANKS
Words cannot express our deep appreciation and thanks to our kind neighbors and friends for the assistance and sympathy in the illness and death of our father W. L. Gilmore. We especially thank the flower bearers, pall bearers, the Swain quartet and the community for the beautiful floral offering. Rev. E. V. Cremeens for his consoling words and funeral director F. L. Stevers, for his efficient services.
The Children
Gallipolis Tribune
1946
Transcribed by Lew Casey Top of Page
William L. Gilmore of Eureka Dies; Rites 2 [o'clock] Saturday
He Was Lineal Descendant Of Noted Ann Bailey
William Lincoln Gilmore, 79, a well known resident of Eureka and a direct descendant of Ann Bailey of pioneer fame, died last night at his home as the clock was striking 10. He had suffered from a heart ailment for a year and pneumonia developed three days ago.
It was generally known that Mr. Gilmore's condition was grave. So long as he was able to get about his tall figure and once strong body reflected his pioneer background.
Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Methodist Church at 2 o'clock p.m. Saturday with Rev. E.V. Cremeens in charge. Burial in the cemetery there by F.L. Stevers.
Gallia Lodge #469 (Eureka) Masons will conduct graveside services. The pallbearers will be F.O. Walters, Byron Archer, Lincoln Call, George Gothard, Robert Johnson ad Grover Gilmore.
Decedent was a son of the late Franklin and Martha Evans Gilmore of Bladen and his age was 79 years, 2 months, 25 days. He is survived by three children, Sheldon of Bladen, Shannon (Ted) and Miss Bailey Gilmore who lived with the father. Their mother, Ella Nibert Gilmore, died 23 years ago. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Henry Houck and Mrs. Bessie Gothard, both of Bladen.
[Note: born Jan. 8, 1869]
Gallipolis Paper
April 4, 1946
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Gilmore, W.L.
In Memoriam
In loving memory of our father, W.L. Gilmore, who passed away one year ago today, April 3, 1946, and mother, Mrs. Ella Gilmore, who passed away February 13, 1923.
We are sad within our memory, We think of them in silence Sadly missed by "The Children" and a host of relatives and friends. |
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Former Gallipolis Woman Dies In Columbus
Mrs. Blanche Ginn, daughter of Mrs. Florence Reed, died Wednesday evening at the age of 37. Her death resulted from a serious surgical operation.
Mrs. Ginn, her mother, Mrs. Reed and family will be remembered as residents of this city for sometime. Besides her husband and mother, she leaves two sisters and four brothers, two of whom are Dean and Reuben, well known here.
The body will arrive this evening on the Hocking Valley train and be taken to the home of Mr. John Dale on upper Second Avenue, and the funeral will be held from the Dale residence, will be Saturday morning at 10 o’clock by Rev. Peirce and the burial at Mound Hill by directors Wetherholt & Entsminger.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, December 9, 1921
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Gladman, Darrel
Darrel Ray Gladman, 50, Rt. 1, Northup, died at about 7:30 a.m. Sunday at his residence.
Born Nov. 29, 1932 in Northup, he was the son of Clarence and Lillian Cremeens Gladman.
His father preceded him in death. His mother survives and lives in Northup.
Mr. Gladman is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Gary Wallace of Gallipolis; two brothers, Eugene of Columbus and Wayne of Northup.
Also preceded in death by one sister.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Good News Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Colvin officiating. Burial will follow at Houck Cemetery.
Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home 2-4 p. m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 17, 1983
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Daisy O. Glassburn,75, Bidwell, died Wednesday, Holzer Medical Center, after a brief illness.
She was born Aug. 6, 1911 at Bidwell to the late Luther and Nellie Spires Glassburn. She attended Rio Grande College and received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Ohio University.
She taught first grade at Bidwell Porter Elementary School and retired after 44 years of service.
A member of Bidwell United Methodist Church, she was a charter member of Delta Kappa Isanell Lane, Nitro WV, Elsie Gamma and a member of the Gallia County Retired Teachers Association.
She is survived by three sisters, [missing one sister], [Elsie] Hunnel, Bidwell and Grace Carter Gallipolis, several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services Saturday, 3 p.m. McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton, Rev. C.J. Lemley officiating. Burial following in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday 6-8 p.m.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 9, 1986
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Glassburn, Harry H.
TIFFIN - Harry H. Glassburn, 85, a resident of Tiffin, Ohio, died Saturday in the Marion, Ohio Hospital. He was reared and attended school at Bidwell. He left Gallia County when he was a young man. He is survived by his wife, Ora Nelson Glassburn and two nephews, Loren M. Glassburn and Vaughn C. Glassburn, both of Bidwell. Funeral services will be held at the Turner-Engel Funeral Home in Tiffin at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
October 14, 1979
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Mrs. Glassburn Dead
Mrs. Jennie Glassburn, 60, wife of Thomas Glassburn of Bidwell, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1926. Her husband, two sons, Arthur of Toledo and ??eville at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Walter of Vinton survive her. The funeral was Wednesday at Bidwell by Rev. Cleland, interment in Fairview.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb 1926
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Death of Mr. Glassburn
Mr. James Glassburn, of Bidwell, one of the pioneer residents of this county, died Sunday morning, aged 85 years. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fulton at 4 o’clock this afternoon and the interment by Undertaker Dan Glassburn at Fair View Church.
He was a fine old gentleman. He had been married twice. By his first wife he left a family of adult children in the West and his last wife and three children survive him here. His last wife is a daughter of the late Lewis Denney. He is said to have left considerable property. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Stowers and Miss Madeline Denney attended his funeral services from here.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 13, 1903
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Glassburn, Mary A.
Died.
On Thursday evening at 11 o’clock, October 13, 1892, at the residence of her mother Mrs. J.G. Damron, on Front Street, Miss Mary A. Glassburn in the 37th year of her age.
The subject of this sketch was born in Gallia county, O., October 22, 1855; was left an orphan in infancy by the death of her father; came to Gallipolis in girlhood with her mother, and except as away in teaching, has resided here until her untimely death. She attended the public schools of the city, graduating from the High School in the class of 1874. Since then with the exception of two years, one of which was spent in the Normal University at Lebanon, preparing herself for her chosen vocation, she has been constantly engaged in teaching in the schools of this city and elsewhere—four years being spent in Missionary work in the South. Her labors in school ceased with the close of the schools of the city last May. The last year was one of especial hardship, and great suffering, and left her a complete physical wreck, beyond recuperation. The intervening months to the day of her death, was a terrible ordeal of pain and exhaustion ceasing only at death. She leave(s) a mother and only brother, with many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
The above is the very brief recital of the life of as pure a woman and as true a heroine as ever figured in history or song. Albeit her sphere of life was small, and her place obscure, yet she filled the measure of the greatest, she did her best. In every department of life she was the same earnest, devoted, untiring, self-sacrificing worker. In the school room, her special work, she knew but one motive, duty; but one means, love. Love for her pupils and humanity, ever making duty a delight. No one was too dull or too vile or too perverse for her patience. Whether appreciated or unappreciated, praised or reviled, she did her whole duty, with great skillfulness and the utmost fidelity. Under whatever difficulties or trials, and she had her full share and never faltered, never swerved from the fullest measure of her work. Naturally timid and retiring, never physically strong, entirely destitute of the arts of pleasing—for there was not a trace of deception in her make up—and without influence to gain or retain place, she relied on merit, and merit it was gained her all she had. Even when called upon to sacrifice the comforts, and surrounding of her home to meet the sneers and ostracism of the missionary teacher in the south, she did it all with unmurmuring devotion to duty. And when disease and last failing strength made her work a martyrdom she held on with courage and fortitude, to the end. Nursing a sick mother at night, doing her work in the school room during the day, and doing work for others during the intervals, when already half her strength was exhausted by disease, marks her the martyr and heroine that she was.
Her school work is typical of all her work. The same skill, the same devotion to duty, the same absolute truthfulness to her convictions, the same love, courage and fortitude characterized it all. In the long weary month of disease, with its pain and privation, she never murmured, nor complained, and when brought face to face with death, all hope of recovery gone, all the aspirations and hopes of her gone forever, she exhibited the same calmness in health, desiring life only for those she loved and speaking of death as pleasantly as of a visit to friends. She may have had faults, but they were so slight in comparison with her virtues as to render her whole life as clean and pure and bright as is given to any inhabitant of this earth. What sacrifices she made will never be known, what trials endured Heaven only knows and will recompense. In all her life—whatever she found to do for the good of humanity, she did quickly and with all her might. Her loss is irreparable; she deserves a place in the annals of history with greatest and best of earth; in the hearts of her friends she is enshrined forever; Heaven has no purer nor better jewel.
Gallipolis Journal
October 19, 1892
Typed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Mrs. Glassburn Dies Near Bidwell
Mrs. Zoe Glassburn 69, wife of Judson A. Glassburn, died at 1am.today at her home near Bidwell, where she had been ill for six months from a stomach ailment.
Funeral sevices will be held at 2pm. Sunday in the Springfield Baptist church , of which decedent had been a lifelong member, and the Rev. Earl V Cremeens will officiate. Interment will be made by Coleman and son in Vinton Memorial Park.
Mrs. Glassburn was born April 19, 1879 , in the old family home in Springfield Twsp, on the Bidwell-Rodney Rd., a residence now owned by Vernon Coleman. Her parents were the Rev. Samuel S Denney and Mahala Cardwell Denney.
The decedent was married by her father a half-century ago and she is survived by her widower and these children: Mary Hughes , Middleport; lola Shafer, Poca, WV; and Stanley Glassburn , Kerr.
There are these brothers and sisters surviving : Era Denney, Rt#1 Vinton, Earl Denney, Cameron , WV; Birdie Anderson , Washington, Pa; and Laura Dunn, Moundsville, WV.
Mrs. Glassburn was a member of the Vinton Chapter 375 , Order of Eastern Star.
Gallipolis Tribune
March 25, 1949
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart
Clifford Glenn
Glenn, Clifford, 27, Marion, formerly of Morgan Twp. and grandson of Ellsworth Glenn; killed November 15; survived by his wife, mother and brothers; funeral November 18 at Marion; burial in McGhee Cemetery at Vinton November 18.
The Gallia Times November 24, 1946
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech
Mrs. Hugh Glenn Dead
Mrs. Jane Glenn, wife of Hugh Glenn, died at her home near Vinton, yesterday, at 4 p.m., after an illness of several weeks duration. She was the widow of the late Doc. Hale, an old solider, of Obal, who it will be remembered was killed in a runaway a few years ago. She was married to Hugh Glenn a little more than a year ago. The interment will take place today at 1 o'clock at Mt. Tabor under the direction of Undertaker Kerr Butler.
[Note: Died Feb 4, 1904. There is no tombstone. 1st husband, G. W. Hale, Co E 27th D.Nov 5, 1900 in accident. Buried Mt. Tabor.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb 5, 1904
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Paralysis Causes Death
Mrs. Mahala Glenn died Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Betty Roberts after a long illness with paralysis. She was aged 74 years, 8 months, and 22 days. She is survived by several children by a former marriage, among them being the Hill boys of this city. The funeral services will probably be held Friday at Mrs. Roberts home. Burial will be at Lewis Cemetery by G. J. Wetherholt & Sons.
12 Jul 1923
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch Top of Page
Glenn, Mollie
Mrs. M. P. Glenn Dead
Friends here have received word of the death of Mrs. Mollie Glenn of Los Angeles, Calif, wife of M. P. Glenn. She had been an invalid for several years and death came as a gentle relief to her weary soul.
She passed away on the 6th of June and was laid to rest on Jun 9 in the soldiers' burial ground at their home town.
Mr. Glenn is a brother of G. W. Glenn of Tycoon, and although he is getting up in years, is anticipating a visit among his many friends here.
Gallia Times
Jun 30, 1921
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Glenn, Newton Boyd
Newton Boyd Glenn was born near Vinton, Gallia Co., O., on the tenth day
of Nov. 1885. He died died at Marion, O. on Dec. 27th 1909,aged 24 years, 1 mo., and 17 days.
He was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel N. Glenn of ___ger, O.,
where the last ten years of his life was spent. In that short (time he h)ad won many friends by ____ ways and honest dealings. (He alw)ays had a reverence for all ____ pertaining to church and ____ work and was converted ___ (yea)rs ago, where he since had ____ attended Sabbath school, ____ meeting and working in ___worth League. During his ____ __w weeks of health his spare time was spent reading his bible. ___ besides his parents, he leaves a brother, Roy of Vancouver, ___b., once sister, Mrs. Geo. Carson, Middleport, O., and many other ____ds who loved him well.
The funeral was held at Kyger, ___ church at ten o'clock Friday, ___ 1at,
comforting words being ___ by the pastor, Rev. C.L. ___, after which he was laid to rest Gravel Hill cemetery, ____, O., Undertaker Demaine ____.
[Note: Even though words were missing from this clipping, there is enough inforamtion here to help someone. He is buried at Gravel Hill as Boyd N. Glenn. On his death certificate W. Schaffner Co., Marion, Ohio was listed as the Undertaker.]
Possibly Gallipolis Paper
Dec. 1909 or Jan. 1910
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Glenn, Samuel
Samuel Glenn, Former Mill Owner, Passes
Death Comes After Long Illness - Funeral Is Set For 2 Tuesday
Samuel Glenn, who in his younger years was a well known figure in business in the upper part of the county, died Sunday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Carson, on Leading Creek, about midway between Kyger and Rutland.
Mr. Glenn was 79 years old and was a brother of William A. Glenn, now of Columbus but formerly of Gallipolis and of Ellsworth Glenn of Vinton.
For a year or two Mr. Glenn had been virtually helpless as a result of a stroke (or strokes) of paralysis.
His last notable activity was the operation of what was long known as the Tate mill at Kyger. In that venture he was associated with W. Scott Cloud, who later died at Edwington, where he operated a similar mill.
Decedent is survived by his wife, Agnes Glenn, the daughter named, and one son, Roy Glenn of Vancouver, Wash.
Mr Glenn and Agnes J. Kent were Married in this county on Dec. 30, 1875.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday at Rutland in charge of Rev. James Mossin of Marion. Burial in Gravel Hill cemetery by H. K. Butler.
Gallipolis Tribune
May 18, 1936
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Jean E. Gloss
Jean E. Gloss, 68, of Gallipolis, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 1996, at her residence.
Born July 21, 1927, in Long Island, New York, daughter of the late John Edwin and Ruth E. Lindeke Hitlin of Gallipolis, she was a homemaker.
In addition, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Gallipolis; a member of the Clilffside Gold Club; and a former member of the Gallipolis Garden Club and Pembrook Club. She was in the Cadet Nurses Corp. during WW II, and she was a Gray Lady at Holzer Medical Center.
In addition to her mother, she was survived by her husband, Eugene Gloss, two sons, Eugene Eric Gloss of Pickerington, and John Hitlin Gloss of Rodney; two daughters, Linda Jean Fatica of Perrysburg, and Susan Gloss Breech of Gallipolis.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Paul Gloss, and a brother, John E. Hitlin Jr.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Al Early officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home Saturday from 4-6 and 7-9 p.m. The body will lie in state at the church one hour preceding the services on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Holzer Hospice Program, 100 Jackson Pike Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, or to the First Presbyterian Church, 51 State St., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 8, 1996
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards
Bert Glover Dies In Eureka Home
Bert Glover, long-time if not lifelong resident of Eureka, died at his home there at 10:45 this morning. Suffering from a heart ailment he had gone to bed just a few minutes before he passed away, The Tribune was told.
Mr. Glover was a brother of John Glover, who was drowned here on the night of April 7, when working as a watchman for the Epling Sand and gravel Co.
Bert is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Williams, whose home was next door to his own, and by two half-brothers and a half-sister, Willie and Tilton Glover and Mrs. Sam Waugh, all of Bladen.
[Note: Burial Clay Chapel; 11 Nov 1878 - 8 April 1945 dates from tombstone]
Gallipolis Tribune
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Mrs. Eva Glover Dies at Eureka
Mrs. Eva Mae Glover, 67, died at 8:50 a.m. today in her home at Eureka after a short illness. She was born Dec. 3, 1883 in Bladen to L.D. and Phoeba Hazlett Williams.
Her husband John died in 1941. Three children preceded Mrs. Glover in death and those who survive are: Mrs. Winnie Meadows, Dunbar, WV; Mrs. Mabel Hunt, Mercerville; Mrs. Louise Barcus, Eureka Star Route, Gallipolis; Mrs. Clarabelle Ward, Gallipolis and Sam, Bladen. One grandson, James Franklin was reared in the Glover home.
Eighteen grandchildren, one of them born today and seven [great?] grandchildren also survive. Charles L. Barcus, a grandson, is serving with the Navy at Norfolk, VA.
A brother John Williams, Bladen and three sisters Miss Nell Williams, Bladen; Mrs. Perry Lambert, Mercerville and Mrs. R. Halley, Mercerville also survive.
Mrs. Glover was a member of the Victory Baptist Church near Mercerville.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Eureka Methodist Church. The Rev. Floyd Workman, Pastor of the church and the Rev. Earl Cremeens, Northup, will conduct the services. Burial will be in Clay Chapel Cemetery by F. Stevers, Mercerville.
Friends may call at the Glover home after 1 p.m. Friday.
[Note: Death Certificate born Dec. 3, 1883; died Nov. 15, 1951; aged 67 years, 11 months and 12 days. Parents: L. Dow Williams and Phoeba Hazlett.]
Gallipolis Paper
Nov. 1951
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
John Glover, 65, Night Watchman, Falls Into River Here, Is Drowned
Body Is Recovered And Funeral Set For 10 A. M. Tues.
John Glover, 65, whose home was at Eureka but who was employed as a night watchman of the Epling Sand & Gravel Co. boats anchored here, was drowned Saturday night while on duty. Two or three hundred feet down stream from where it was supposed he had toppled into the Ohio River his body was recovered about noon Sunday by Hector Steele and Delbert Dray of the city fire department.
Watch, Money Found
Magistrate J. H. Shato, who held an inquest soon after the body was found, acting in he place of Dr. Paul Foster, coroner, decided the drowning accidental and had occurred shortly before 9 o’clock Saturday night. He fixed the time by noting that Glover’s Elgin watch had stopped at 8:59.
In Glover’s trousers was found his billfold containing $28 and some bus tickets for the Eureka-Gallipolis trip.
John Glover, who was born and always lived in and around Eureka, had worked for the Epling company the last two years. He had won the confidence of Mrs. Epling by his faithful service and she spoke of him in terms of high praise. For some time he had boarded at the home of James Morrow on Chestnut Street.
Glover was seen about 8 o’clock Saturday night on Court St. by Douglas Raike, who works for the same concern. Glove was then on his way to the Epling yards. About three hours later Raike went there, failed to find Glover, but did find his lantern had been removed from its hanging place and had been turned over on top of the sand digger. The light was out. Police were notified and a futile search followed. Presumably, the watchman had lost his balance and toppled into the water. In his fall his head may have struck some hard object for Squire Shato noted a scalp injury.
Decedent’s birth date was November 11, 1879, and hence he was in his 66 th year. He is survived by his wife Eva May Williams Glover, whom he married here May 23, 1901, and the following children.
Mrs. Winnie Meadows, Dunbar, W. Va., Mrs Mabel Hunt, lower river road, Sam Glover, Columbus, Mrs. Louise Barcus, Bladen, Mrs. Clara Belle Ward, Vinton. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Bert Glover, Eureka, half-brother, Willie and Tilton Glover of Bladen and Gallipolis, half-sister Mrs. Sam Wugh, Bladen.
After 6 p. m. today the body will be at the home in Eureka. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church there at 10 a. m. Tuesday with Rev. Earl Cremeens in charge. Burial in Clay Chapel cemetery by F. L. Stevers.
Gallipolis Tribune
1945
Transcribed by Lew Casey Top of Page
Glover, Malinda [Stover]
Mrs.John Glover Dies Saturday Funeral Tuesday
An illness of but two or three weeks proved fatal to Mrs. Malinda Stover Glover Saturday at 8 p.m. She was the wife of John Glover and their home was back of Bladen. She was seventy-seven years old.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at Swan Creek chapel by Rev. C. L. Thayer. Burial will be in the cemetery there by F. L. Stevers.
The husband is the only immediate survivor, an only duaghter the wife of "Nig" Waugh dying about twenty-five years ago.
[Note: Tomstone dates 1857-1936]
Gallipolis paper
1936
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Samuel Glover Dies At Home
Samuel Tilden Glover, 77, passed away at 6 a.m. today at his home, 1918 Chestnut St., following an illness of the past several years.
Mr. Glover was born at Chambersburg, Jan. 5, 1875 to Samuel and Nancy Gibson Glover.
He was married twice. He was married to Miss Etta Brewer, Ironton, Aug. 17, 1920, who survives along with the following children by that marriage, Mrs. Cecil (Esta) White, Gallipolis; Mrs Frank (Thelma) Rockwell, Circleville; Audrey Glover, Gallipolis. A son Robert was killed in Korea Oct. 9, 1951 and his body is now enroute home for burial.
Surviving children of a first marriage are Fletcher Glover, Ashland, KY; John and Cecil, Columbus; Mrs. Nellie White, Georges Creek and Mrs. Marion Brewer, Youngstown.
A brother, William Glover, Clipper Mills and a sister, Mrs. Sam (Bertha) Waugh, Eureka, also survive.
Funeral services will be held at Condee Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be made in Pine Street Cemetery by Miller's Home for Funerals.
The body will be taken to the home sometime Tuesday.
[Note: Death Certificate...Samuel J. Tilden Glover born Jan. 5, 1877; died Feb 4, 1952; age 75 years and 29 days.]
Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 1952
Transcribed by F.K. Brown