Gardner, Stella

     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

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Gatewood, Marjorie A.

    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

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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.

Gallipolis Weekly Tribune ---
Friday -- 5 July 1901
Contributed by great-granddaughter, Cheryl Enyart

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Gibson, Albert

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

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Gibson, Mary Molly

MRS. GIBSON DIES
     Mrs. Dallas Gibson , mention of whose serious illness with neumonia 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

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Gillingham, Charlie

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

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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

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Gilman, Mary J.

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

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Gilmore, Nancy Miami

     Nancy Miami Gilmore daughter of John and Sarah Trotter Gilmore, was born Nov 18, 1844 in Gallia County and died at her home in Chambersburg, Mar 29, 1921, aged 76 yrs 4 months and 11 days, after a lingering illness of four months. She had an attack of pneumonia and never seemed to regain her strength. She gradually failed and at last succumbed to death from heart disease
     She was married to Ithamar J. Boston at Mercerville by Rev. Caldwell Oct 24, 1866. She has been a life-long resident of this county with an exception of a few years when they lived in Bridgeport, Belmont Co. Ohio.
     She was a good woman and a devoted wife. A kind and generous neighbor and a sincere friend in time of need. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to all humanity. Her works will follow her. She hath done what she could to administer to the sick when and where she could. To sending flowers for the dead to all the funerals in the neighborhood, caring for the graves in Bethel Cemetery without regard to whose they were, stranger, relative, or friend, strewing flowers on all alike. This community has met with a sad loss for she will be greatly missed. She was known as Aunt Am to a host of friends. And children loved her dearly.
     She leaves to mourn their loss a devoted husband, they had lived happily together for 54 years.
Our sympathy goes out to him and her two brothers M.L. Gilmore of Huntington W. Va. and T.W. Gilmore of Chesapeake, O. and to the only sister Mrs. Phebe Pollock of Huntington, W. Va.

Gallipolis Tribune
March 1921
Contributed by Lew Casey

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Gilmore, Russell Ora Gilmore

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

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Gilmore, William L.

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
And one clear call for me
Sunset and evening star
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea.

But such a tide as moving seems asleep
Too full for sound or foam
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark.

For though from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

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

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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

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Glassburn, Zoe

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

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Glenn, Mahala

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.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
12 Jul 1923
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch