Gallia County Newspaper Obituaries [N]

     William E. Naas, 77, Rt. 1, Ewington, died Monday at Holzer Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 1911 in Dayton, son of the late Jacob and Catherine Kirchner Naas. He attended the University of Dayton Prep School before working for the Borden Company's sales division, from which he retired after 42 years of service. He was past President of Toastmasters 401 of Dayton.
     Survivors include his wife Winifred Huston Nass; two sons Michael Naas of Murraysville, W.Va., and Dan Naas of Alpheratta, Ga.; and two grandsons, Ben and Matt Naas.
     Graveside committal services will be conducted at the convenience of the family in Geer Cemetery, and there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20037-9974. Arrangements are under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home of Vinton.

Nash, Eleanor

Death of Ellen Nash
Miss Eleanor Nash, daughter of the late Mrs. Gertrude Nash and granddaughter of Mrs. John C. Oliver, died at 3 o'clock this Thursday morning. She was a lovely young Miss and a general favorite with the girls of her age and who were her companions and the news of her death is received with great sorrow and regret.
Further particulars will be given on Friday. Hayward has charge of the body.

[Note: Death Certificate born Sept. 1, 1890; died March 2, 1911. Buried at Pine Street Cemetery]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 2, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Death of Mrs. Gertrude Nash
     Although the death of Mrs. Gertrude Nash has been expected at any moment for the past two weeks, it came with a sudden shock to her relatives and host of friends in this city Thursday afternoon. Many a tear was shed when the sad news of her death came. Born and raised in Galliplis, she was known to all as one of the most beautiful and talented of women, a graduate of the Gallipolis High School in 1884 and was married to Mr. Frank Nash in 1887.
     She was considered to have had spendid health until April 1902 when she took sick and from that time on she grew rapidly weaker and weaker, and although she suffered much she was always so patient, with the hope of some day being better.
     She leaves her little daughter, Miss Elenore aged 13 years, her father, mother, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, and brother James to mourn her death. The funeral services will be held from her late home Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Magee, burial at Pine street cemetery by Hayward & Son.
     The pall bearers will be S. H. Eagle, W. O. Miles, H. C. Johnston, G. A. Roedell, W. B. Fuller, A. D. Alcorn, Chas. Cadot, Geo. Bovie and E. N. Deardorff.

     The funeral services of Mrs. Gertrude Nash were condcted at her home which was the home of her parents Capt. and Mrs. J. C. Oliver, Sunday afternoon, March 15, 1903, by Rev. L. L. Magee, Pastor of Grace M. E. Church, the burial following at Pine street cemetery by Hayward & Son.
     The last sweet song sang over the remains was by Mr. James M. Neal, Mr. W. O. Miles, Miss Lititia Mills, Miss Pearl Blake, accompanied by the organist Mrs. Marable Erwin. The floral escort consisted of Mr. George Bovie, Mr. Chas. Cadot and Mr. E. N. Deardorff. The pall bearers were Messrs. A. D. Alcorn, S. H. Eagle, G. A. Roedell, H. C. Johnston, W. B. Fuller and W. O. Miles.
     The attendance was quite large and would have filled the largest church in the city. The lavish contribution of floral tributes excited the highest admiration. The casket was of the richest and most beautiful design, and the tomb never closed on a fairer or sweeter lady in the Pine street cemetery. The green grass that will grow above her and the flowers that will come to bloom and shed their fragrance about her narrow home, will tell this to even the stranger that may walk that way.
     Sweet and amiable in girlhood and womanhood, her death moistened the eye of every one that knew her, and the heart of every one will love to cherish her memory. Those bound to her by closer ties will feel that there is no balm in Gilead for such a wound as this. And there isn't. They will carry the wound until the fruition of their hope is realized on the immortal shore, even though their bodies lie for ages in the womb of time. The wound will never be healed until the spirit meets its own.
     All deaths are sad. We have yet to realize the compensation, the consolation and the good that comes of this great sorrow. Every thought since the creation that sprang bidden or unbidden into the mind of man and found expression in song or story has miserably and helplessly failed to heal this wound. The Son of God, Himself, implored that the cup might pass from Him, but did it? There are degrees of sorrow from this cause. All persons have not the faculty of attaching themselves so powerfully to those with whom they come in contact as have some, "but death is terrible" and when it strikes those we love it hurts us more than if it struck us, for then we would be at rest. He who wrote this world a world of tears, meant what he said and said what he meant.
     Just eight days less than a year ago a most estimable young lady only a few steps from the home of Mrs. Nash, Miss Mame Cavin, was torn from the embrace of her parents and brothers and sister. Go ask the bereaved ones if their wound has healed. Go back fifty years to mother, father, sister or brother, who died and left you crushed and desolate, and ask if the wound is healed. It is idle and folly to talk of mortal wounds healing. Death is our enemy and he gets us all and destroys all those we love and those who love us.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 16, 1903
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

Nash, William

Death of Hon. William Nash
     Hon. William Nash died at the residence of his brother, S. A. Nash, Esq., in this city, last Tuesday morning, at four o’clock. He had been ill for a long time, and his death had been expected for weeks.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. E. I. d’Argent, at the Presbyterian Church, on Thursday afternoon, at half past two o’clock, the burial being at the Old Cemetery by Hayward & Son. The funeral was under the auspices of the Masonic Fraternity, of which the deceased had been a member for many years. There was a large attendance at the funeral, testifying to the esteem in which Mr. Nash was held by the citizens of the town with which he had been so prominently identified for so many years.
     William Nash was born in South Hadley, Mass., on the 18th day of July, 1817. He learned the printer’s trade in Springfield, Mass., worked for awhile in New York City, and came to this city in 1838, taking a position on the Gallipolis Journal, of which Capt. Alexander Vance was editor and proprietor.
In 1839, he bought a half interest in the paper, became its sole owner soon afterwards, and with the exception of short intervals was connected with it up to the time that death claimed him.
     He was prominent in Whig and Republican politics in this part of the State for many years, and was elected to a great many different offices. He was Mayor of this city, County Treasurer for two years, County Auditor for eight years, member of the State Board of Equalization in 1870, and member of the State Senate in the Sixtieth General Assembly. In 1880, he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention.
     His services to the political parties with which he was identified were constant and able, and his advice was always sought upon important matters with which they had to deal.
Since 1889, Mr. Nash had not done much work upon the Journal. The infirmities of age were creeping upon him, and he spent his declining years at the residence of his youngest brother, Mr. Samuel A. Nash. During the last two years he did no editorial work.
     He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, with which he became connected about seven years ago.
     The death of Mr. Nash is universally regretted throughout this town and county. Although expected, the news which reached his large circle of friends last Tuesday morning was sad, indeed. He was one of our most worthy citizens, and our people held him in the highest esteem.

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 9, 1894
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Albert H. Neal Died Wednesday At Home
Had Been In Ill Health For Many Years
     Albert Hibbard Neal, son of Major and Mrs. S.F. Neal, died Wednesday afternoon at his home after many years of ill health. He was born in Gallipolis fifty-four years ago and had lived here all of his life with the exception of thirteen years he spent in the West.
     In 1901, he went to Arizona in the hope that the climate would benefit his health. He remained in the West until 1914 and while in Arizona was employed on the construction of the great Roosevelt Dam. Upon returning home he had assisted his father in his business on Vine Street until about a year ago, since which time he has been unable to have any interests outside his home.
     Besides his venerable parents, he leaves his aged aunt, Miss Eliza Neal, who has always been a member of his family. He never married.
     Funeral services will be held at his late home Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. Hugh Evans, a former Pastor of his family, conducting. Interment will be in Mound Hill in charge of W.N. Hayward.

     We regret to announce the sudden death of Mr. Anderson Neal, of Green Township, one of the worthy and respected citizens of the county, which occurred last Saturday, July 15th.
     On last Wednesday Mr. Neal came to the city and sold his wool to C. Mack and Son. He was then complaining of a boil on the inside of his nose which gave him great pain. On Friday his suffering had become so great that Dr. James Johnston was called. Dr. Johnston took the trouble to be erysipelas and gave medicine for that disease.
On Saturday morning he visited him again and found him with the unmistakable case of malignant erysipelas. He had also sustained an attack of paralysis, which affected him all over. The disease had probably gone to the brain and superinduced the attack of paralysis, from both of which he passed away that afternoon about four o'clock.
     His funeral services were preached by Rev. O. Ebright, Sunday afternoon, at Mt. Zion. There had been a large basket meeting at the church in the morning and some four or five hundred persons had gathered and intended for the most part to remain to the funeral services but the report obtained circulation that he died of small-pox and panic ensued which nearly broke up funeral and all. However, there was quite a large number at the residence who knew there was no foundation for the report and fortunately the funeral services were well attended.
     It was unfortunate that such a report should have obtained credence, as it only needlessly added grief to the family. Mr. Neal had been exposed slightly to small-pox somewhere from 30-35 days previous, which was the foundation for the report, but 12-14 days after exposure is the proper time for it to make its appearance and the fact only goes to show that it could not have been small-pox.

Mr. Anderson Neal of Green Township died rather suddenly at his home on Saturday, His physician, Dr. Johnston, pronounced the disease to be erysipelas and the immediate cause of death to be congestive apoplexy. At the funeral, Sunday, at Mt. Zion, the impression gained ground that he had die of smallpox and a panic ensued in consequence. We are enabled to state that he did not die of smallpox.
The county has lost another good citizen and we wish a sketch from some of his friends for next week's publication.

[Note: Death Certificate..born 1822; died July 15, 1882; aged 60 years, married--Levina Allison Dec. 22, 1840 in Gallia County. Buried Mt. Zion Cemetery in Green Township.]

Death of Arthur Neal
Mr. Arthur Neal, son of G. W. Neal, of Huntington, 22 years of age, died Sunday of consumption, and was buried at the old home place at Mercerville Tuesday afternoon. He was a cousin of Miss Myrtie Markins of this city. His father is a nephew of the late Stephen Neal of this city. He was unmarried and a very nice young man. He leaves his parents and two sisters and two brothers to mourn their loss.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, July 8, 1903
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Claude Neal, 31, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neal of this city and a brother of Dallas Neal, the druggist, died Saturday at Oxford, Ohio, near Cincinnati, where he conducted a drug store. Spanish influenza, followed by pneumonia, was the cause of his death.
Mr. Neal was married about five years ago and is survived by his wife, a young daughter, his parents and six brothers. He was a fine young man and many friends are shocked to learn of his death. The funeral was Monday at Oxford.

Neal, Dessie Violet

In Loving Memory
     Dessie Violet Neal, daughter of Fred and Addie Dewitt Neal, was born July 10, 1899, at Clipper Mill, Gallia County, Ohio, and died at Madison Furnace, Jackson County, March 27, 1920 aged 20 years, 8 months, and 17 days. She had been ill only a few days and underwent an operation for acute appendicitis performed by Dr. C. E. Holzer of Gallipolis. She seemed to grow continually weaker until death claimed her.
     She spent most of her life at Raccoon Island, and in January, 1910, she united with the M. E. Church at Clay Chapel and always took a great interest in all church and Sunday School work. Her faith was a trusting faith that has no fear, and even in death she wore a smile of sweetness, and we are consoled in the thought that she is with God and his angels waiting to join us some day.
     At the age of 17 she came with her parents to Jackson County. She attended Normal school at Rio Grande College where she prepared herself for the profession of teaching. Last year she taught her home school at Madsion and this year she was teaching the Jefferson school near Oak Hill. She was a winsome girl and quickly made friends, and took a great interest in her work. She was a great lover of home and we cannot help but ask why such things occur, but God's will not our's be done. She leaves to mourn their loss her grief-stricken parents, one sister, Miss Laura Lorania, and brothers Riggs D. and Lawrence E. Neal, besides a host of relatives anf friends. Prayer services were held at the home Sunday afternoon by Rev. John P. Jones of Rio Grande. The body was prepared by underaker Lew Hughes for shipment to Gallipolis, Monday morning. Burial was made at Clay Chapel, where she had spent her earlier days.

We wish to thank the many friends at Raccoon Island; also Rev. Hardin and undertaker Wetherholt for their many kindnesses in our sad bereavement. Fred E. Neal and Family

[Note: Buried at Clay Chapel Cemetery, Clay Township]

Gallipolis newspaper
March 1920
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

     Eleanor Jean Neal, 63, a resident of 845 Second Ave., died at 4:45 a. m. Saturday in Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health several years.
     She was born Dec. 15, 1914, on Lower River Rd., Gallipolis, daughter of the late Charles H. Northup, who preceded her in death in 1946, and Della Eblin Northup, who survives and resides on Jackson Pike.
Two daughters survive: Mrs. Darwin (Pat) Petrie, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Daniel (Debra) Polcyn, Gallipolis. Seven grandchildren survive. Two brothers and one sister survive: Lowell Northup and Frances Northup, both of Gallipolis; Miss Eva Northup, Gallipolis. One sister, Rosalie Wooten, and one brother, Frederick Northup, preceded her in death.
     She spent all her life in Gallia County. She attended Providence Church in her earlier years. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 9 p.m. Sunday.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
September 17, 1978
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

     Elijah B. Neal, the venerable father [unreadable] E. Neal of this city died of [unreadable] trouble at Bladen Sunday morning. He had been in poor health [unreadable] June.
     Mr. Neal was born in Fayette Co., Ohio, April 20, 1840. He married Louisa Lynch Feb. 3, 1899.
After the war they settled at Swan Creek and lived in the county since, the past 24 years at Bladen. He was a farmer, merchant, postmaster for years, and was an exemplary husband, father, neighbor and citizen. He is survived by his wife and three children. Mrs. Martha Davis and Mrs. Ida Donnally, both of Bladen, and G. E. Neal.
     The funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church of which the deceased had been a member since 1870, at 11 o'clock yesterday, Rev. T. F. Carey of Greenfield, O., officiating. Burial by Wetherholt under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias and Golden Eagles.

Mrs. [Miss] Eliza Neal Dies At Brother's Home Sunday
Highly Esteemed Lady Was 91 Years of Age
     A long life beautifully spent came to a peaceful close when Miss Eliza Neal passed away at her home on Third Avenue, Sunday morning at 12:15 o'clock. She was born Jan. 14, 1837 and all these 91 years lived in this city.
     Miss Eliza, as she was lovingly called, was a lady of rare Christian character, a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church,faithful and unselfish in all her duties, in her home life as well as her church. In early life she attended the Gallia Academy but finished her education at a Young Ladies Seminary in Steubenville, Ohio.
     Miss Eliza was the daughter of Mr. Henry H. and Martha Smith Neal, who preceded her to the life beyond many years ago. Major S. F. Neal, her only surviving brother and his wife gave her the most careful attention during all her illness, for between the sister-in-law existed a deep bond of affection.
     Miss Eliza is also survived by one nephew, Mr. W.N. Hayward, of this city, three nieces, Mrs. Alice Anderson, Ironton, Ohio; Mrs. E.L. Knostman, Junction City, Kansas; Mrs. Nellie Colton, Toledo; two grand nieces, Miss Katherine Hayward, this city and Mrs. Helen Hayward Jones and one grand nephew, Mr. Gardner Hayward, of Youngstown.
     Rev. W. Wood Duff, of Auburn, N.Y., who preached to the Presbyterian congregation Sunday will conduct the funeral services at her late home Tuesday at 2 p.m. and interment will be in Mound Hill in charge of W.N. Hayward.

[Note: Death Certificate..Died Feb. 26, 1928. Father, Henry, born Parkersburg, WV and mother, Martha Smith, born Granby, MA]

Mrs. Paul Neal Died Saturday
     Mrs. Paul Neal, 27, of Crown City, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at the Holzer Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. It was generally known that she was in a serious condition.
     Mrs. Neal was a daughter of Leslie Gothard of Guyan Township. Survivors include the husband and two sons, age 4 and 2 years.

Mrs. Paul Neal's Funeral 1 [o'clock] Friday
     Funeral Services for Mrs. Paul Neal, who died Saturday evening at the Holzer Hospital, have been set for Friday 1 p.m. at the Mercerville Baptist Church. Rev. Earl Cremeens will officiate and burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Mercerville, by C.R. Halley.
     Arrangements for the last rites had not been made since it was known that the decedent's brother Ph. M. 1/C Warren Gothard was on his way home from Pearl Harbor. He has arrived on the (missing rest of article).

[Note: stone 1918-1946. Death Certificate Gwendolyn Alene Gothard Neal was born Aug 11, 1918; died Jan. 26, 1946; 27 years, 5 months and 18 days of age. Parents Leslie Gothard and Lula Sheets. ]

Neal
Mr. Henry A. Neal died at the residence of his parents, Major and Mrs. S. F. Neal, Friday morning, Sept. 9, 1904. aged about 33 years, after a sickness of several weeks. The funeral will probably be held Monday afternoon...[remainder of article was cut off]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Vol. XXXVII, No. 46
Sept. 9, 1904
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page

Ira L. Neal, 64, Grange Leader, Passes Suddenly Sunday Forenoon
Rites Set For 2 P.M. Tuesday At Mercerville Church
     Every community in this county will be shocked by the news of the death of Ira L. Neal at 11:15 a.m. Sunday at his home at 101 Garfield Ave. Mr. Neal became ill Thursday night, after working all day as usual for Judy Motor Sales as salesman and office assistant. He remained abed and passed away as the result of a coronary thrombosis (blood clot).

Headed Pomona Grange
     Mr. Neal was one of the county's best known Grange leaders. Before moving to Gallipolis about five years ago he served as master of the Swan Creek Grange and then was elevated to the post of master of Pomona Grange and was active in the state organization.
     He was in his 65th year, having been born Nov. 19, 1883, near Mercerville, a son of James and Frances Wood Neal. His first wife and a son and nephew were drowned in the Ohio River near the mouth of Swan Creek about 20 years ago. (More about the triple tragedy will be given in the formal obituary).
Rev. Earl Cremeens and Rev. Kenneth Riggs will conduct the funeral services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mercerville Baptist Church. Burial will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by C.R. Halley.
     On Sept. 26, 1923, Mr. Neal and Gertie Garlic, a native of the same township, Guyan, were united in marriage. They lived for 20 years at Swan Creek, where he had a store at least part of that period. For the last two years they have occupied rooms in the home of Mrs. Goldie Niday.
     Surviving Mr. Neal, besides his wife, are a son, Buell Neal and two grandsons, Donald and David Lee Neal, all of Baltimore, Md. There are two brothers, Bert Neal living back of Gallipolis on the Chillicothe Rd. and Clyde Neal, Garfield Ave. Buell Neal arrived here this morning after an all night drive.
     Ira Neal was a genial, like-able, even-tempered man of wide acquaintance in his native county. His wedlock was happy and harmonious and he was particularly esteemed by his close neighbors. He took a deep interest in local politics and was a familiar figure on the streets of Gallipolis, usually chatting with a group of friends about the lively topics of the day. He will be greatly missed and Mrs. Neal is disconsolate over the loss of her devoted helpmate.

Mrs. Clyde Neal Dies Early Today
     Death ended the long illness of Mrs. Clyde (Irene Craft) Neal at 6: 15 AM today at her home, 26 Garfield Ave. Her husband is a city employee and has been for a number of years. They were wed June 20, 1914.
     Born March 2, 1893, in Crown City to the Rev. J. David Craft and Alpha Rucker Craft, the decedent was the mother of four sons and grandmother of five grandsons, who survive: James Martin Neal and Harold C. Neal, Columbus; Morris Rucker Neal, Cheshire; Charles Frederick Neal, Washington, D. C., the sons, and Jimmy, Mike, Scotty, Freddy, and Phil Neal, the grandsons. Two sisters and a brother also survive: Mrs. Mamie Brumfield, Galion; Mrs. W. L. Cornell, Mercerville (Eureka Star Route); Hobart Craft, Mercerville (Eureka Star Route).
     Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday in the Third Ave. Church of God, of which decedent was a member, with burial by F. L. Stevers in Ridgelawn Cemetery at Mercerville. The Rev. H. M. Smith, pastor will officiate, with the Rev. Earl Cremeens, a neighbor of the decedent on Garfield Ave., assisting. After 10 AM the body will be at the late home, where friends may call.

Neal, James M

Good Citizen Called
     Mr. James M. Neal, one of Gallia county's good citizens died Sunday evening at the home of his son, Ira Neal, merchant at Swan Creek, following a long illness. He was born near Mercerville and was nearing the four score mark. For several years he was a resident of Guyan township, later moving to Ohio township where he was engaged in farming. For several years he filled the office of Justice of the Peace. Of the years he resided with his companion on the river road below Gallipolis.
     He leaves besides his wife, five sons as follows: Harrison of Illinois?, Clyde of Gallipolis, C. B. and Ira of Swan Creek and J. R. of Crown City. Funeral services were held at Mercerville Tuesday evening, conducted by Rev. Earl Cremeans, burial following in the Mercerville cemetery, in charge of Undertaker ??leman R. Halley.

[Tombstone dates are 1845-1922]

Gallipolis paper
1922
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James R. Neal of Bladen, Dies
Funeral Is Set For 2 [o'clock] Saturday At Mercerville
     A heart ailment from which he suffered for eight years proved fatal to James Robert Neal late Thursday afternoon at his home about three miles out of Bladen.
     He was a native of Guyan Township, the son of the late James Monroe and Fannie Ellen Wood Neal and was in his 72nd year.
     Survivors are the widow, a son, Miles, of Bladen; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Blazer of Chesapeake and Mrs. Frances Haner of Crown City and three brothers, Bert and Clyde of Gallipolis and Ira of Swan Creek.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Earl Cremeens Saturday at 2 p.m. (slow time) at the Mercerville Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the old Mercerville Cemetery by C.R. Halley.

Note: Stone. 1871-1943. Death Certificate.. born Dec. 4, 1871; died May 20, 1943...72 years.]

John W. Neal
During the storm of last Sunday evening in this county, the dwelling house of Mr. Elijah B. Neal, merchant at Blandensburg, below here on the river, was struck by lightning at about eight o'clock. There were six members of the family in the house, scattered about in the different rooms at the time. The bolt came down the chimney and reaching the floor scattered over the house, demolishing several household articles and instantly killing Mr. Neal's son, John W., aged 27 years, who was lying on the floor with his father and badly shocking and bruising Mr. Neal, his son Gilbert and daughters, Martha and Ida. Mrs. Neal and son William,in a back room were shocked but not burned.

Mrs. Matha Neal, relcit of the late H.H. Neal, died in this city, Friday morning, aged nearly 78 years, after a lengthy sickness. Mrs. Neal was a Massachutes lady, who came here fifty years ago as a school teacher, and here married Mr. Neal. She is the mother of Postmaster Neal, Prof J.M. Neal, Ed. H. Neal , Miss Ellen Neal and Mrs. W. C. Hayward.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. C. Coulter of the Presbyterian Church . She was highly respected, a Christian mother and a consistent church member.

Mrs. Fred Neal Dies At Hospital Today
     Mrs. Mary DeWitt Neal, 70, died this morning in Holzer Hospital this morning at 8:30, having been a patient several times during the last several weeks. The decedent, who with her husband Fred Neal, had made their home for several years in the house long known as the Blazer Postoffice on the Portsmouth Rd., was born Oct. 25, 1879. She had been a member of Alexandria Methodist Church for many years, and was considered a woman of sterling qualities.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Mrs. Laura Wise, 848 Second Ave., Riggs Neal of Springfield and Lawrence, at home. One daughter, Deffie, died at age 20 years.
     Funeral services will be held at Alexandria Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Lowell A. Nihizer officiating. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by O. E. Elliott. The body will be taken to the late home on Portsmouth Rd., where friends may call after 2 o'clock Thursday.

Death of Mrs. Neal
Mrs. Rosetta Kerns Neal, wife of Mr. C. C. Neal, died Tuesday morning after a long illness with cancer of the stomach. She was the daughter of George and Julia Kerns and was 59 years of age. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter Mrs. Alva Calhoun of Harrison Township and one son Chauncey of Chesapeake, Ohio. She was a sister of Mrs. J. R. Boster of Gallipolis and left two brothers and three other sisters. John and Ansel Kerns, brothers, have died within a year. She was a member of the M. E. Church and a splendid woman.
The funeral services were conducted at Mr. Carmel, Harrison Towonship, today by Rev. Dailey, interment following at the same place by Undertaker Myers.

“Jeff” Neal Dies Here Thursday
Spanish War Vet’s Rites Set Sunday
     Thomas Jefferson Neal, 79, whose grave illness following a stroke has been mentioned in these columns, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at his home, 37 Garfield Ave. He was stricken on Feb. 27 and at intervals hopes for his recovery were entertained. Nothing was left undone to bring about his recovery and to make his last days as comfortable as possible.
     “Jeff” Neal was a Spanish-American War veteran serving in Company C, seventh regiment of Volunteer Infantry. Early this winter he told this writer that he was the only one left in Gallipolis who belonged to Company C when it left here in the summer of 1889 under the leadership of Capt. Verne Bovie and Lieutenants Joseph W. Good and Charles W. H. Needham. Several of their comrades live in the county, but outside Gallipolis. Mr. Neal was a sergeant.
     There will be a military funeral at 2:30 Sunday at the Waugh Funeral Home. Rev. L. A. Donally will officiate and interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery. The body will be returned to the Garfield Ave. home about 4: p.m. and friends may call there up till 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
     Mr. Neal was a native of Harrison Twp. and a son of Stephen V. and Mary Kerns Neal. He was born Feb. 12, 1871- Lincoln’s 62nd birthday. On Oct. 3, 1900, he and Effie Boster were united in marriage. He engaged in farming for some years and moved to Gallipolis in 1927. For 12 years he served as a highway foreman under Supt. Earl Brown, retiring in 1935.
     Surviving him besides Mrs. Neal are two sons and one daughter, Wayne Neal of Jackson, Joe of Columbus, and Mrs. Buell Clark of Gallipolis. There are three grandchildren, Neal B. Clark, local jeweler, Charles Wayne and Martha Ann Neal of Jackson. Three brothers also survive, George Neal of Belville, Hollis of Springfield, and Morton and Fred Neal, Gallipolis. Decedent was preceded in death by his stepson, Lowell Strait. J. Howard Neal, local druggist, was a first cousin.
     Mr. Neal was a member of Mt. Carmel Church in his native township and of John Edwards Camp of Spanish-American War Veterans.
     His friends in Gallia County were numberless and he was esteemed for his sterling qualities. He was a devoted husband and father, who found his greatest joy with his loved ones around his own fireside.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, March 10, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

     The family and friends of Mrs. Laura Carter Neale, who was born reared in Gallia county, will regret to learn of her death at San Diego, Ca , Jan 24. Mrs. Neale had not been in good health for several years, yet the news of her death from a heart infection came as a great shock. At the time of her mother's passing two years ago in December she was unable to accompany the body back to Patriot for burial.
     She was the only daughter of John H and Abigail Carter long known in the vicinity of Patriot as Uncle Jack and Aunt Abbie. The family lived at Rio Grande for a few years, and she and her brothers attended the college. After teaching two years in Gallia County she went to Washington state where she met Claude Neale whom she later married at her home in Patriot.
     The late Oscar Carter of Rio Grande was a brother. Isaac of Gibsonburg, Ohio, is the only surviving member of what was once one of Gallia County's prominent families.
     Mrs Neale was a woman of unusual likeableness and personality and she and Mr. Neale had all plans made to drive to Ohio the coming summer to visit relatives and friends...

     Mr. Chas. W.H. Needham died this Wednesday morning at 3 o’clock in the Park Sanitarium hospital in New York City. Last Thursday evening, while eating dinner at the Hotel McAlpin he was stricken with appendicitis. Hurried at once to the hospital, the physicians found an operation necessary, and it was performed the next day.
     Mr. Needham rallied from the operation nicely, and the physicians reported him doing well and a speedy recovery was expected. On Sunday, two days after the operation, Mr. O. O. McIntyre reported him getting along all right, and he was even permitted to see visitors and read telegrams from friends. His mother, Mrs. Florence Needham, his sister Miss Carrie, and his little son, all at Washington for the winter, went to his bedside at once on hearing of his illness.
     Evidently a sudden change for the worse set in, of which no news came to Gallipolis, for the messages bearing the news of his death received here this morning, were a shocking and totally unexpected blow to his friends and to the friends of his family.
     Mr. Needham left here about ten days ago for Washington and New York, and it was said to be his purpose to go on to Canada to drill raw troops for the English Army, but we have no authoritative information that this was the case.
     Capt. Verne Bovie and Mr. O.O. McIntyre rendered every assistance possible to the stricken man, Mr. Bovie remaining at the hospital with him over night, and their kindly services have no doubt been extended to his mother and sister since his death. Mr. H. H. Henking received a telegram from Mrs. Needham this morning to the effect that the body would arrive in Gallipolis Thursday noon on the Hocking Valley, and it is understood the Elks will take charge of it, as Mr. Needham was a Past Exalted Ruler of that organization and a very popular member of it.
     Mr. Needham was born in Gallipolis about 44 years ago, and lived here except during his mother’s residence in Kansas City, and a year or two spent in Columbus in the advertising business. He was at one time manager of the Journal newspaper in this city. His wife, who was Miss Sibyl Blanc before her marriage, died Dec. 8, 1913, leaving a bright boy who survives both father and mother. Mr. Needham had many friends in Gallipolis and elsewhere who will be deeply grieved by his death in the prime of his manhood.
     The funeral will probably be held on Friday, with the interment following at Mound Hill by the side of his wife, but no instructions have yet been received by local parties.

Brief Outline of Career of C.W. H. Needham

Burial Here Last Friday
     The body of Charles Willard Henking Needham arrived here from New York at noon last Thursday, accompanied by Mrs. Florence Needham and Miss Carrie Needham, who were joined at Columbus by Fred F. Rathburn and Dr. Garfield Alcorn. The funeral services were held at 10 o’clock Friday at the Episcopal Church under the auspices of the Elks, the deceased being a Past Exalted Ruler of the local lodge. The attendance was quite large tho comparatively so few could be apprised of the funeral arrangements in time. Burial at Mound Hill by Hayward. The pall bearers were Capt. S. A. Dunbar, J. F. Halliday, George Bovie, E. Wayne Sanns, H.H. Henking and Earl Mauck. The flower bearers were W.N. Shartz, H.P. Bradbury, Guy Walker and W.W. Sigler.
     As stated in last week’s paper the news of Mr. Needham’s death caused a profound shock. While it was known here that his sudden illness was so Serious as to necessitate an immediate operation, and while the favorable reports received thereafter were not regarded as positive assurance of his final recovery, not one of his many friends seemed to be prepared for news of his passing.
     The operation showed not only that he was suffering from appendicitis but that the appendix had become gangrenous and that he had peritonitis, blood poisoning and perforations of the stomach. Being a man of great vigor, he rallied from the operation. Since his death it was learned that Dr. Alcorn had advised weeks ago [to undergo an] operation for appendicitis.
     Altho at intervals [he suffered] terribly, Mr. Needham made no complaint. Without doubt he realized the seriousness of his condition. Shortly before his death, when his mother was sitting on the bed beside him, he gently pinched her cheek and said “You are a brave, old mother, aren’t you? We’re not afraid, and we’ll fight it out to the last.” Anyone who knew him well might reasonably have expected such a declaration from him at such a time and under such circumstances; it was characteristic of the man.
     Needham’s career was an interesting and eventful one. He liked adventure and excitement and hated restraint unless it was self-imposed. He was square, frank, aboveboard in all his relations with his fellows.
He was a capable, versatile, vigorous man, who did not care to achieve success over beaten paths but preferred to travel the unbeaten paths lead where they might. He could quickly adjust himself to any situation. He had been a bank clerk, reporter, hotel clerk, advertising agent, campaign manager, soldier. He had when rather young joined a band of adventurers who were headed for Central America with history-making purposes in view when the authorities seized the ringleader. He was in the Cherokee rush, with an old cattleman for a partner. Driving across the prairie in a buckboard and near the head of the procession, Needham was thrown out. His head hit the ground and he was unconscious for hours. The old cattleman threw out a hatchet and a canteen but did not even check his galloping ponies. A few hours later Needham staked off a claim there where his partner had left him. Later he sold this claim or gave it away. Five or six years ago he told the writer this claim was worth $16,000 to $18,000.
     The most interesting chapter of his career, if any were qualified to write more than an outline, would deal with the time he spent in South Africa. There he figured in many thrilling episodes. With new-found friends he had encounters with the natives of the interior; and on one occasion he risked his life to save an American from pursuing band of hostile natives. Needham never referred to the matter; but some years after it happened, the man he saved told of the exploit and gave the story to the newspapers in the hope that he might locate Needham.
     Once he and another American hoisted an American flag and celebrated the Fourth of July. British soldiers undertook to suppress this patriotic outburst and several shots were exchanged. British officers appeared on the scene and told their men not to interfere with the Stars and Stripes on that day. In the Dark Continent, Needham became an intimate friend of the great Cecil Rhodes; of Lord Roberts, the most popular hero of the British empire for a generation; of Barney Barnato, celebrated for his riches and his ignorance. As a fellow passenger on a ship either going to Africa or leaving Africa for London, he became quite chummy with either the Prince of Wales (now King George) or a younger Prince. At the time Needham was not so much interested in the title of his new friend as he was in the latter’s prospect of learning to roll a cigarette under his (Needham’s) tutelage.
     Needham, so many of his friends declare, was acquainted with more people than anyone else they ever knew. All who knew him will regret to learn of his death. None who knew him well will ever forget him. He was sui generis.

John Needham Dies in Hospital
John Needham, 92, Charleston, W. Va., died Saturday morning in a Charleston hospital. He was the husband of the late Lottie Keller Needham. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Virgie Meadows, Huntington; one grandson; one great grandson; one niece, Mrs. Florence Phillips, Mill Creek Rd.
Mr. Needham was a member of the Methodist Church and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at the Wetherholt Funeral Home, the Rev. Paul Niswander officiating.
Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday evening.

[Note: From death certificate (wvculture.org/death search) his daughter, Virginia Meadows, is the informant. Date of birth July 6, 1860; date of death January 2, 1953; died at the Herbert J. Thomas Hospital in Charleston; parents unknown.]

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

Mrs. Needham Dead
Was Widow Of The Late Mr. Alfred Needham
     Mrs. Sarah Ann Needham, widow of the late Mr. Alfred Needham, died Thursday evening, March 29, 1917, at 6:25. She was born at Porter, this county, Sept. 9, 1839 and was aged 78 years and 6 months at the time of her death.
     She was the daughter of Samuel and Frances (Lawless) Russell and the cause of her death was paralysis. Mrs. Needham had been ill for the past three months and was an invalid for over 19 years. She was married to the late Alfred R. Needham 51 years ago and had been a resident of Gallipolis for the same period of time.
     The surviving relatives are one son, William H. of Williamson, WV; one brother Harvey Russell of Vinton, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Luckadoo and Miss Rebecca Russell of Porter and Mrs. Lucevia Gould of Fort Scott, Kansas.
     Mrs. Needham was a member of the Baptist Church of this city for 43 years and active in church work until affliction prevented her attendance. She was a most excellent woman whose death is greatly regretted by her friends and acquaintances. The husband preceded her to the great beyond Jan. 16th. last.
     The funeral of Mrs. Needham will be from her late home on First Avenue, Saturday at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.O. Newton officiating with interment at Pine street Cemetery by Hayward.

City Councilman and State Senator – Dr. William C. H. Needham
     Senator W.C. H. Needham, representing the Eighth Senatorial District in the State Senate, died at the residence of Mr. West, 305 East Broad street, at three o’clock yesterday morning, the disease being of a pulmonary character. The second day after the Legislature convened Senator Needham left his place in the Senate, feeling ill, and never returned, being confined to his room in the meantime, most of the time to his bed. Everything that medical skill could do to minister to his wants was done. In addition to the presence of his family and medical aid, Mr. Joseph Stafford, Auditor of Gallia County, and Mr. William Nash, editor the Gallipolis Journal, came to Columbus January 10 to render any assistance that might properly be tendered by personal friends of deceased. On account of weak lungs the deceased (a physician by profession) had not been in active practice for several years, but, being well fixed financially, spent the winter in Florida. Although weak, he expected in coming to Columbus to be able to perform his duties in the Senate.
     The deceased was born in Massachusetts. When a boy, aged sixteen, the late Senator ran off from home to go into the army. This was during the late war. He volunteered and served as a private through the war in the Sixtieth Massachusetts infantry. His age at his death was about thirty-five. Soon after the war he went to make his home in Wisconsin, but, concluding to seek a warmer climate, came to Southern Ohio, settling at Gallipolis. He married a native of Gallipolis, a lady of French descent. Before being elected to the State Senate, he had been a member of the City Council of Gallipolis and Chairman of the Republic committee of Gallia county.
     The proceedings in the Senate and House in reference to the death of the Senator appear elsewhere in this paper. At 2 p.m. the members of the House and Senate proceeded in a body to Broad and Seventh streets for the purpose of accompanying the remains to the depot. Quite a number of citizens and friends had gathered at the residence, among the number being Mrs. Gov. Foster, daughter Annie and Private Secretary Mussey. The members made quite an imposing appearance as they passed down High street to the depot. The remains were taken away on the Hocking Valley train to Gallipolis, where the funeral will take place next Sunday. The vacant desk and chair in the Senate will be draped in mourning. --(Columbus Journal, Friday)
     Upon arrival of the remains here the legislative committee departed and the Masonic Lodge of this city took charge, and continued to do so until after burial. Dr. Needham’s sister and her husband, of Massachusetts, arrived on Saturday. The Doctor’s father was unable to be present. A special train from Pomeroy arrived at one o’clock Sunday with Masons and friends on board. The former united with Morning Dawn Lodge, F. & A.M., and repaired to the residence of the deceased where appropriate funeral services were dispensed by Rev. Father Breare. The pall bearers were Drs. Sanns, Alcorn, Johnson, Hysell, Huff and Saunders. The remains were interred at the old cemetery, a large concourse of friends paying the last, sad tribute.
     In this connection a short history of the disceased [sic] is appropriate. He was born in Groton, Mass., in the year 1845, and was 36 years old when he died. While a boy he worked on a farm. He entered Norwich (Vt.) University, but left it when the war broke out, joining the 60th Mass. Regt. Serving out his term he returned to same College and graduated. Afterward he graduated at the Jefferson and a Massachusetts Medical College. He came to Gallipolis, upon the invitation of Dr. Livesay, in 1869, and afterwards married Miss Henking, who with two children survives him. He was member of this City Council a short time in 1872, but resigned because he could not hold it and also U.S. Pension Examining Surgeon. He was also Chairman of the Gallia County Republican Central Committee. He was the owner of considerable real estate in this city, and among it is a beautiful home. Dr. Needham was of a happy, good disposition and was kind and charitable. He had many warm, true friends. He was honest and truthful. Peace forever to his manes.

Gallipolis Journal,
January 19, 1882
Transcribed by William L. Needham Top of Page

Neff, Mary L.

     Mary Lucille Neff, 82, of 1113 Theodora Ave., Gallipolis, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1992, at her residence. She was born Nov. 4, 1909 in Clifftop, W. Va., daughter of the late John Lewis and Susie Walker Sims.
     She was a member of the Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 44, Gallipolis Chapter OES 283, and the Gallipolis Garden Club. Survivors include one son, Joe Neff of South Charleston, W.Va., four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Nanie Williams of Oak Hill, W. Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Neff.
     Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charlston, W.Va., with the Rev. Allen Ridenour officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the James E. Neff Children's Fund, Holzer Medical Center, c/o
Marianne Campbell. Local arrangements are by Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral
Home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 1992
Transcribed by J. Farley

Nelson, Betty Jane

     BIDWELL - Betty Jane Nelson, 43, Rt.1, Bidwell, Evergreen Community, died Saturday morning at Holzer Medical Center. Born April 14, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, she was the daughter of John C. Henderson of Gallipolis.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Nelson, who preceded her Dec. 28, 1983. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Marie Viars, Bidwell; one son, James Edward Nelson, Bidwell; mother-in-law, Mrs. Garnett Nelson, Bidwell; two sisters, Linda Buckley of Grove City, and Julie Rupe of Gallipolis; and one brother, John C. Henderson III, Gallipolis.
     She attended the Clark Chapel Church and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Gallipolis.
She graduated from Ashland Beauty College in 1964 and worked as a beautician for many years. She owned her own beauty shop and was employed at the Charm Beauty Shop in Gallipolis.
She was a former employee of Buckeye Community Services.
     Services will be Monday, 1 p.m. at the Waugh-Halley-Wood with the Rev. Leland Allman. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Don Kingery, Oney Ray Sheets, Michael Eurell, Scott West, Larry Arthur, and Edward Buckley.

Sunday Times-Sentinel
July 31, 1988
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Nelson, Nellie M.

     Nellie M. Nelson, 79, Mill Street, Middleport, died Monday Jan. 25, 1993 at Veterans Memorial Hospital
following an extended illness. Born Jan. 18, 1914 in Kyger, she was a daughter of the
late John and Laura Searles Wildman. She was a homemaker.
     She is survived by a son, Johnny Nelson, Middleport, with whom she resided; a daughter and son-in-law, Juanita and Eugene Reeves, Pomeroy; a brother, James Wildman, Lake City, Tenn.; a sister Emma Searls, Middleport; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Marion Nelson in 1984; a brother, Billy
Wildman; and a sister, Norma Dean.
     Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Birchfield Funeral Home in Rutland with Pastor Paul Taylor
officiating. Burial will be in Miles Cemetery in Rutland. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 26, 1993
Transcribed by J. Farley

Nevius, Ida

Ida Nevius, Lifelong Resident Passes
Leaves Estate of Nearly $75,000 is Estimate.
     Ida Nevius, life long resident of this city, died at her late home Friday evening at 9:20 o'clock after a lengthy period of declining health. She leaves an estate which is estimated to be worth between $60,000 and $75,000.
     Her exact age could not be learned but she was born and reared in Gallipolis, the daughter of John H. and Julia Nevius who came to this city as early settlers, Mrs. Nevius coming from Naragansett, RI (sic). Her father was a partner in the firm of Nevius and Dunbar, owners of the local wharfboat for some time, later buying out Dunbar to become sole owner. For thirty years Miss Nevius had lived in the large and attractive residence on Second avenue built originally by W. Y. Miles, a former wholesale dry goods merchant in business at one time with John T. Halliday.
     Relatives who survive her are an aunt, Mrs. Susan Johnson of Cincinnati, a sister of her mother; two nieces, Mrs. Charles Stockhoff of this city and Mrs. Lula Rose of Huntington; one nephew, Mr. Chancellor Baxter of this city. Her aunt, Mrs. Johnson and daughter, were with her at the time of her death.
     Funeral services will be held from the home Tuesday at 10 a.m. and burial, which will be private, will follow at Mound Hill under the direction of W. N. Hayward.

[Note: Mrs. Susan Johnson was Ida's aunt, but the individuals listed as nieces and a nephew were actually her first cousins, the children of her mother's brother, Zenus Swain Baxter. In addition, Ida's mother Julia was born in Gallipolis, the daughter of Zenas Baxter and granddaughter of Samuel Swain from Nantucket MA, not Naragansett RI.]

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday, 1 May 1925, p. 1
Submitted by Eve Hughes Top of Page

Death of Capt. John H. Nevius
Capt. John H. Nevius, river man and farmer, died at his residence in this city at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 1899. He was born in Lewisburg, W.Va., and was 66 years old at the time of his death. He leaves a widow and daughter, Miss Ida L. Nevius, two brothers--Robert in Colorado and George in Indiana--and two sisters, Mrs. E. O. Irwin and Mrs. Wm. Key of Charleston, W.Va. The
funeral will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., from the residence, Rev. Mr. Prugh in charge, and Hayward & Son undertakers.
Capt. Nevius has been the head of the firm of Nevius & Dunbar, wharfmasters of Gallipolis, for 28 years. He was a man of considerable wealth, owning a fine farm and residence at Chambersburg, this county, and the city residence on Second street in this city. He was a kindly hearted man always ready to favor a friend. Capt. Zenas Baxter who is a brother of Mrs. Nevius, and his children have made their home with Capt. and Mrs. Nevius for several years and no father could have been kinder or more watchful over his own children than has Capt. Nevius been over Capt. Baxter's two sons and three daughters, especially his nephews Chancellor and Charles who seemed to be his favorites.

The Gallipolis Tribune Friday November 10 1899 p. 1

Mrs. R. H. Cochran of Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, arrived here over the Ohio Railroad Wednesday evening too late to attend the funeral of Capt. J. H. Nevius. Mrs. Cochran is a cousin of Mrs. Nevius. Mrs. Lulu Rose and Miss Bessie Baxter, daughters of Capt. Zenas Baxter, were here from Proctorville to attend the funeral.

The Gallipolis Tribune November 10, 1899 (from Thursday's Daily)

Death of Capt. John Nevius
Capt. John H. Nevius, after an illness of about three weeks, died at his home in this city Monday, November 6, 1899, at 7:35 p.m. His death was the result of paralysis, caused by a kick from a horse, complicated with malaria fever. Capt. Nevius was born at Lewisburg, W.Va., and was 66 years of age. Besides a wife, he leaves one daughter, Miss Ida, and two brothers and two
sisters, namely George Nevius of Kingsland, Ind.; Robert Nevius, of Battle Creek, Colo; Mrs. William Keyes and Mrs. Edward Irwin of Charleston W. Va.
The funeral services were conducted from his late home by Rev. Prugh Wednesday afternoon, and the burial was at Mound Hill Cemetery, by Hayward & Son.

Mrs. Nevius Dead
     Passed Away on Monday Evening After Long Illness
Mrs. Julia Nevius, one of our most highly esteemed residents, passed away at her home on Second Avenue at 5:30 Monday evening, October 28, 1918, after a month's illness to the day, following a stroke of paralysis. The deceased was the daughter of the late Zenas and Susan H. Baxter and was born in the old Baxter home place on First Avenue, this city, and was one of the oldest
residents living here. She was one of fourteen children all now deceased excepting one
sister, Mrs. Susan Johnston of Cincinnati. She was united in marriage here to John H. Nevius, who passed away some years ago, and to them were (sic) born one child Miss Ida who survives.
     Mrs. Nevius was a member of the Presbyterian church for years and was beloved by a wide circle of acquaintances, having been a resident of this city all of her life and her death will be mourned by all and to her daughter, her sole companion of late years, is extended the deepest sympathy of many friends.
     The funeral will be conducted from her late home at 2 p.m. Thursday by Rev. Hugh Evans and Rev. V.D. Beery. Interment will follow at Mound Hill cemetery by Hayward.
NOTE: John and Julia also had two sons, Charles and Zenas, who died as young children and are buried at Mound Hill with their parents and Ida.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday November 1, 1918                                                                                 Top of Page

Newman, Clifford

     GALLIPOLIS - Clifford F. (Polcat) Newman, 61, a resident of Eureka Star Rt., Gallipolis, died Friday afternoon in the Holzer Medical Center. He was a retired lockman with the Gallipolis Locks and Dam, a member of the Gallia County CB Radio Club and veteran of World War II.
     Born Feb. 12, 1924 in Proctorville, he was the son of the late Oda and Gladys Wood Newman. Survivors include his wife, Emma Boster Newman, a daughter, Mrs. Bob (Jeanie) Wainewright of Columbus; a son, Dean E. Newman of Bidwell; two grandchildren; four sisters, Clara, Margaret, and Hazel, all of Proctorville; Mary of Texas and two brothers, Norman Newman of Minnesota and Herb Newman of Proctorville. A brother, Bill, preceded him in death.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday from the Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Workman officiating. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery in Lawrence County. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Lewis Woodward, Frances Johnson, Charles Grant, Mike Null, Chet Newman and Kermit Fisher. Graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 4464 and American Legion Post 27.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
June 16, 1985
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Newsom, John L.

Mr. John L. Newsom died of consumption at the residence of his mother, in Gallipolis, on Sunday last, aged about twenty-seven years. He was a young man highly respected in our city, and his early death will be mourned by many friends. He leaves a wife and two children.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Wednesday, January 29, 1873
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Newton, Catherine

DIED - Catherine Newton, daughter of John and Cynthia in Gallipolis on Saturday last.

Gallipolis Journal
8 September 1853
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Newton, Cynthia

Died on September 2nd in St. Louis of congestive chills, Mrs. Cynthia Newton, wife of John Newton Jr. of Ironton, age 32 years.

[Note: Cynthia was the daughter of Zenas and Susan (Swain) Baxter, born in Gallipolis 3 May 1825]

Ironton Register
September 17 1857
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Newton, Frances A.

Mrs. Frances A. Newton, wife of the late Dr. W. S. Newton, died at Columbus last Sunday, aged 69 years. She had not been well for sometime, and a short time ago suffered an attack of paralysis, from which she never recovered. Mrs. Newton was the mother of three children, Mrs. John W. Dages, Edward and John W. Newton. She was a sister of Mrs. G.s. Stevenson, of Vinton, and Mr. W.C. Hayward, of this city. She was a most estimable lady, of a refined and retiring disposition, loved and respected by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. d'Argent from the residence of Mr. W.C. Hayward, Wednesday afternoon, interment following at Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
February 15, 1896
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page

Newton, Genevieve M.

     MRS. GENEVIEVE M. NEWTON, 81, of Huntington, widow of George T. Newton, died Wednesday, May 3, 1995, in St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at Faith United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michael Linger officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park.
     She was born Sept. 9, 1913, in Gallia County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Dochie Myers Berry. She was the former part owner and founder of the Beverly Hills Beauty Shop and was the former co-owner with her husband of Newton's Hardware and Appliances. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, the Berean Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women's Circle and of the Golden Years and Young at Heart Bowling League.
     She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Pacer of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Cheryl Cartwright and her husband, Richard, of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Vada Mounts of Kitts Hill, Ohio, and Mrs. Ernestine Hayes of Proctorville, Ohio; six grandchildren, Marlene Moore, Teresa Beter, Joe Beter, Amy Anderson, Nathan Cartwright and Mark Cartwright; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Anderson.
     In memorial, those who wish may make contributions to Faith United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at Beard Mortuary.

Huntington Herald Dispatch
May 4, 1995
Contributed by Jeff Hayes Hiestzie76@aol.com

Newton, Zenas

DIED - Zenas Newton, son of Capt. John and Cynthia Newton on 15 July 1851

Gallipolis Journal
17 July 1851
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Nibert, Darrell L.

Darrell L. Nibert, 24, One-Time GAHS Athlete, Killed In Wreck
     Darrell L. Nibert, 24, Columbus, a native of Gallia County, was killed Wednesday evening in a traffic accident, in or near Columbus. The body will be brought to Miller’s Home for Funerals for services and burial.
     Nibert was a 1961 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, an end on the 1960 GAHS Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Champion football team, and a three time winner of the Gallipolis Rotary Club’s annual Gil Dodd Mile, in 1959-60-61. He was also a member of the GAHS track team. Details of the accident and additional background information on Nibert were not available at noon today.
     His father, Sebastian C. Nibert, died in 1967. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nancy Gay Nibert, of Northup, a wife and a daughter in Columbus. Other survivors include a brother, Merrill Nibert, Columbus, and the following sisters, Mrs. Bernard (Dorothy) Letcher, Northup; Mrs. Paul (Josephine) Carter, Columbus; Mrs. Peggy Day and Misses Sandra and Marjorie Nibert, all three of Cincinnati.
      The funeral home will announce further details and arrangements.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, April 4, 1968 Top of Page

Nibert Rites Will Be Held On Saturday
     Funeral services for Darrell L. Nibert, 24, Columbus, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Home for Funerals by the Rev. Frank Fenton. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday.
     A native of Gallia County, Nibert was pronounced dead Wednesday evening by Dr. Robert A. Evans, Franklin County Coroner, who gave cause of death as strangulation, after an accident at Columbus.
     He was a 1961 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, an end on the 1960 GAHS Southeastern Ohio Athletic League championship football team, member of the track team, and three time winner of the Gallipolis Rotary Club annual Gil-Dodd Mile. He was employed as a foreman for the Washington Poultry Co., Columbus, and a member of the Army Reserve.
     His father, Sebastian C. Nibert, died in 1967. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nancy Gay Nibert of Northup. Other survivors include his widow, the former Cassie Glick, Columbus, and a daughter, Terri Lynn; a brother, Merrill Nibert, Columbus; and five sisters, Mrs. Bernard (Dorothy) Letcher, Northup; Mrs. Paul (Josephine) Carter, Columbus; Mrs. Peggy Day, and Misses Sandra and Marjorie Nibert, all three of Cincinnati.
     Pallbearers will be these members of the GAHS 1960 SEOAL Champions: Richard Smith, Larry North, Dick Roderick, Joe Duncan, James S. Porter, III., Charles Webster, Jack Saunders and Danny Greene.

[Note: Ohio Death Notices states name as Darrell G. Nibert.] [Aug. 9, 1943 - April 3, 1968]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 5, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Nibert, Eddie Lynn

OBITUARY
     Eddie Lynn Nibert, 7 weeks old son of Garland and Esther Mink Nibert, died April 26, 1913 of complications. Besides the father and mother mentioned, he also leaves the following sisters and brothers; Junior, Nadean, Rita, Donald, Martha, Marlin and a host of other relatives.

                     And Jesus said unto them, suffer little children to come
                     unto me, and forbid them not for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.

[Note: Death Certificate... Born March 10, 1943; died April 26, 1943; 1 month 16 days of age...burial Centenary Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Nibert, Homer

Body Of Homer Nibert Found In Mill Creek
Homer Nibert, 67, was found drowned this afternoon at 12:30 o'clock in Mill creek just across State Highway No. 7 from the bank of the Ohio River, immediately above the Baird Brothers junk yard. A crudely printed note on a small piece of paper was found on the muddy shore: "YOU WILL FIND ME HEAP SO GOOD BY." Fire Chief Walter Wise, assisted by Waldo Tipton, Hector Steele, and Garrett Wills, located the body by using a drag-hook in the 20-foot-deep muddy waters about 25 feet away from the bank nearest the road.

Wrists, Ankles Bound
     Rigor mortis had set in. There a big man's body, lying on its face, was in a semi-flexed position. Wrists and ankles were bound tightly with heavy, insulated wire, leading to speculation among the crowd of 100 or more lining the walk along the highway whether Mr. Nibert committed suicide or was murdered.
     At about 7:30 o'clock this morning James Clark, 12-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clark, Mill Creek Street went down to the wooded Mill Creek waters to fish and found a cap, coat, and pipe near the water. He went after Constable Roy Johnson, but it was about 11 a.m. before the Constable and Chief of Police, Chester Leaper finally reached the scene, and found an envelope in the coat pocket bearing a Columbus Aid for the Aged letterhead. On the back of it in the same style printing as the note were the letters, "HOMER N."
     Chief Leaper and Constable Johnston went to Mr. Nibert's home in the alley off Eastern Avenue just below the Fair Grounds and asked Miss Ruth Nibert, his daughter, about her father. She said he had been ill for three weeks, and that she had not seen him since midnight Tuesday night. The officers showed Miss Nibert the cap, coat, and pipe, and she identified them as her father's. Dr. Norman Howard Foster, coroner, returned a verdict of suicide at 2:30 p.m.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth March 5, 1875; date of death August 19, 1942; father Thomas Nibert; mother Barbara Roy; burial Bethel CE]

Gallipolis newspaper unknown, but likely August 19-20, 1942.
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Nibert, J. E.

J.E. Nibert, 73, Dies Early Today
J.E. Nibert, 73, died this morning at Athens after a long illness his relatives here were informed. The son of John and Elizabeth Evans Nibert of Gallia County, he is survived by his wife, a supervisor at Athens State Hospital, where he was employed until his health failed. He also leaves a son, Roger, who is in the railway mail service in the South; a sister, Mrs. Wade Saunders, of Northup and a brother, O.W. Nibert, of Gallipolis. Funeral arrangements had not been completed when this was written.

Nibert Burial Here
Funeral services for John E. Nibert, former Gallia County resident, who died Monday morning at Athens, will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock at theDowler and Ferguson Funeral Home, Athens. The body will be brought here following for burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. There will be a short graveside service and the casket will be opened.
Pallbearers will be Carl, James and John Nibert, William Urwin and Kenneth Saunders of Gallipolis and T.J. Repp of Columbus.

[Note: Death Certificate...John Edward Nibert born Dec. 11, 1872 Gallia County, Ohio; died March 4, 1946, Athens, Athens County, Ohio; 73 years, 2 months and 23 days of age. Wife Flora.]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K Brown

Nibert, James M.

In Memory
     James M., son of John W. and Elizabeth Evans Nibert, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1862 and died March 13, 1930, at the age of 67 years, 4 months and 24 days of age.
     He was united in marriage to Saphronia Green, April 29, 1894. Almost his entire life, until recently, when he retired from service with honor, was spent as a teacher in the public schools.
     Besides his wife, who has been his constant companion, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters; John E. Nibert of Columbus, Ohio, Orlando, Othneil and Mrs. Mary Urwin of Gallipolis, Ohio and Mrs. Maude Saunders of Northup, Ohio and may nieces and nephews and other close relatives and friends who deeply regret their loss. Five sisters, two brothers, with parents have preceded him in death.

Note: buried in Bethel, Ohio Township]

Gallipolis Paper
March 13, 1930
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Nibert, John

John Nibert, 88, died Dec. 30 at his home at Bladen. He leaves sons Orlando, Othneil, James and John,
and daughters, Mrs. Maude Saunders and Mrs. Mary Irwin. Mr. Nibert was a good citizen with many friends. The funeral was on New Year's day at Bethel church.

Gallipolis paper [no date available]
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Nibert, Sophronia Green

Mrs. Nibert Dies
     Mrs. Sophronia Green Nibert, 67, widow of James M. Nibert, died at Bladen Monday afternoon. Her husband died five years ago and her nearest relatives are cousins.
     Funeral services were held at Bethel at 2 Wednesday, with Rev. Radford of Athens in charge.
Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased: S. R. Gilmore, Carl Nibert, Wiliam Irwin, Kenneth Saunders, Eustace and Raleight Jeffers.

[Note: Tombstone has dates 1868-1935]

Gallipolis paper
1935
Transcribed by maxine Marshall                                                                     Top of Page

Nibert, Thomas E. (Bunt)

Thomas E. (Bunt) Nibert Dead
     Many readers of the Gallia Times will be grieved to learn of the sad death of Thomas E. Nibert, or "Bunt" as he was familarly known, which occurred in a hospital at Salt Lake City, Utah, shortly after midnight of Christmas day.
     He was the son of Mr. John W. Nibert of Bladen and taught school in that neighborhood for several years preceding his departure for the West. Except an occasional visit to his relatives in Galia County, Mr. Nibert had been in the west for something like thirty years, principally in the state of Idaho. During his stay in the west he was engaged in various duties teaching school, serving as guard in the state prison and other occupations. He married a western lady who preceded him in death abot twelve years ago. A son, Caleb, now in the merchandising business survies them.
     Mr. Nibert spent many years in and around Malad City, Idaho, where he made many friends who speak in the highest terms of his gentlemanly qualities and sterling worth as a citizen. Mr. J. M. Nibert of Blalden, a brother of the deceased, received a letter a few days ago from McKinley Jenkins, a banker of Malad City, who, was a close friend of "Bunt" and in the letter he gave the full particulars of his sad death. From it we glean a few touching extracts:
    "Your brother Tom (for that was the name he was known by in the west" always came to our house as if he was coming home and he always received a hearty welcome. When he came to town he usually stayed with the people next door to us and then he would come over to our house about every day for a chat. He would stay ten or fifteen minutes and then he would go about his business. The people of Malad always found Tom one of the most honest men in the city. Last fall he went out to a little place called Stone about thirty miles from here to teach school and we did not see him any more until one day I went home from the bank and my sister told me that Tom Nibert had come in from Stone and that he was looking sick. Tom told her that he had been in bed at Stone for two weeks and he thought he had influenza. He said he was going to a hotel and get a room where it was warm and he thought he would be all right in a few days. I did not hear from him any more for two or three days when Dr. Kerns told me that Tom wanted to see me as they decided to take him to the hospital at Salt Lake City, Utah. He had some money in our bank and when I went over he told me that he wanted $100. I went back to the bank and got the money and returned to the hotel and placed it in his hand. He told me that he had peeled a corn on his big toe and that it was giving him some trouble, and the doctors thought it best to go to the hospital at once. They took Tom to Salt Lake and put him in the hospital. The doctor, his son Caleb, and Ed Vaughn, one of the biggest cattlemen in the valley, went along. Ed Vaughn was also a big friend to your brother. That was the last I heard from your brother until the report came from the hospital that Tom had blood poisoning and other complications had set in. Later they performed an operation, cutting his leg off seven inches above the knee. This was of no avail and he died shortly after midnight as already stated. Your brother's son and others came up here with the body and they had a beautiful casket and some real nice flowers. The funeral was one of the best in Malad City. I recognized people that had come for forty miles around here as Tom had taught school all over this country. He was buried in the local cemetery just across from my father's, as he told Ed Vaughn that was where he wanted to be buried. He said he wanted to be buried just across the street from "Old Gold Coin." That was the nick name he had for my father, as he was one of the biggest bankers in Southern Idaho."
     Mr. Nibert's last visit to his home folks here was during last Spring. Besides his father, J. W. Nibert, who is eight-five years old, and J. M. Nibert, the recipient of the letter, Bunt is survived by other brothers and sisters as follows: Orlando and Othneil of Bladen, John of Lancaster, Mrs. Mary Urwin and Mrs. Ella Gilmore of Bladen, Mrs. Laura Ellis of Bidwell and Mrs. Maude Saunders of Northup.

Gallia Times
December 25
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Nichols, Rose Hutsinpiller

Died Sept. 5th of typhoid fever at Oakes, North Dakota, Mrs. Rose Hutsinpiller Nichols aged 37 years. She was the daughter of the late David Hutsinpiller of this county, and has numerous relations here. She left in Dakota her husband, Harrison Nichols, and two children, one a babe only a few weeks old; also two brothers William and J.W. Hutsinpiller and a sister Mrs. Charles A. Nichols. Here there are sisters, Mrs. John E. Mills, Mrs. W.H. Gibbons, Mrs. R.C. Johnston, and Mrs. J.K. Powell; brothers C.A. Hutsinpiller of Ironton, O., and Rev. S.D. Hutsinpiller, of Erie, Pa. She was a lady of more than usual intelligence and
sweetness of character and of her it can truly be said "none knew her but to love her."

Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
September 10, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page

Nickels, Evie

     Evie Mae Nickels, 48, a resident of Rt. 1, Oak Hill, died early this morning in Holzer Medical Center. She was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Jackson, daughter of the late Ross and Eliza Terryman Folden.
     She is survived by her husband Jack Nickels, Oak Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Timothy (Bonnie) Metzler, Oak Hill; two sons, Roger and Erwin, both of Oak Hill; three grandchildren; two brothers; Harry Folden, Jackson, and Floyd Folden , Gallipolis; three sisters, Mrs. Vern (Electia) Brown, Thurman; Mrs. Leroy (Mabel) Saunders, Scottown and Mrs. Orlyn (Betty) Miller, Patriot.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will be in CM Cemetery. Rev. Nathan Thomas will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-9 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, July 15, 1980
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Nida, Anna Campbell

Mrs. Anna Nida Dies Thursday
     Mrs. Anna Campbell Nida, 78, a native and former resident of Gallipolis died at St. Anthony's hospital in Columbus at 6:30 a.m., Thursday. She had suffered a coronary attack on Wednesday.
     Mrs. Nida was connected with the state welfare department for a number of years after removing to Columbus but had retired several years ago. Her husband, who survives, was the representative of the Standard Oil Co., here for many years, and was transferred to Columbus over 30 years ago. Mrs. Nida was born in the homestead on the Chillicothe Rd.
     Other survivors are two sons and a daughter, Jack, a Columbus broker; Colonel Glen Nida, stationed in Washington D.C., and Mrs. Thomas Brannon (Helen), of Lakewood. Two brothers who survive are Robert and William Campbell, both of Gallipolis, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Hoffman of Batavia. She was preceded in death by another sister, Mrs. Harry Maddy.
     Funeral services will be held at the Schoedinger Funeral home, Columbus, at 10 a.m., Saturday. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery at 3 p.m. Saturday.
     The Nida residence in Gallipolis was at 610 Fourth Ave., the present home of the Thomas Mills family.

[Note: Dates on stone 1879-1956. Ann Simmerman wrote 2-2-1956 on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1956, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Campbell file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Nida, Edith

Mrs. Edith Nida Dies Suddenly At Home Here After Wednesday Attack
Stricken During Afternoon, Death Comes At 8:50
     Stricken suddenly with a coronary thrombosis at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mrs. Edith Nida passed away at her home, 521 First Ave., at 8:05 [sic] last night. Her death came as a terrific shock to her family and friends, for she had been in her usual good health despite her advanced age.
     Her two children, Mrs. John Lupton, Cleveland, and Dr. Braden Nida, Marietta, hastened home when apprised of their mother's critical condition by Dr. Francis Shane, but the end came before they were able to reach here. Particularly tragic in her passing is the blow to her younger sister, Miss Flora Williams, a semi-invalid to whom Mrs. Nida had so devotedly ministered for many years.
     Born July 2, 1867, near Bethesda, Mrs. Nida was the daughter of John Kimber Williams, Civil War veteran and one-time auditor of Gallia County, and Lucy Vermillion Williams. Her parents moved to Gallipolis when her father became county auditor and the First Ave. residence has been the family home ever since.
     She was married to Emory Nida, a railroad man, on September 24, 1893 and they spent most of their married life in the West. Her children were born in Iowa and her husband died in Colorado Springs in 1898. Left a widow with two small children, she returned to Gallipolis and with her stalwart character and great resourcefulness carved out a career of rare usefulness and devotion.
     Mrs. Nida was a past president of the local tent of Daughters of Union Veterans, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, French Colony Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Grace Methodist Church.
     Surviving, besides the two children already mentioned are two brothers, John H. Williams, Redlands, Cal., and Arius K. Williams, Cincinnati; and two sisters, Mrs. J. T. Weed (Effie), Columbus, and Miss Flora at home. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Mrs. Charles Morrison and Mrs. George Pfeifer, Columbus, and Braden Nida Jr., and Miss Eleanor Lupton, both students at Ohio State University.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the George J. Wetherholt and Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. L. A. Donnally officiating, and burial will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until hour of the final rites.

[Note: From death certificate date of death September 29, 1948.]

Newspaper (prob. September or early October 1948, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, McCall file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Niday, [first name unavailable]

Niday Rites Held At Mercerville
Worry over settlement of the estate of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Niday, and that of his brother, Ben Niday, is believed to have prompted the suicide Friday home near Mercerville. He fired a shotgun charge into his left breast. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at Macedonia Church by Rev. L. W. Burnette of Lawrence County. Interment will be in the church yard.
Surviving near relatives are his wife, Mrs. Bessie Carter Niday, their unmarried son, Hugh, sisters, Mrs. Vesta Denney, Bidwell, Mrs. Viola Rogers, Houston, Texas; and a brother, John Niday, Bosie, Idaho. The Niday families have long lived at Mercerville and the members are widely known over...[the rest is missing]

[Note: This person appears to be Niday, Hubert Clayton (Death certificate LDS/familysearch.org./Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953.) His date of death is May 24, 1940. (information supplied by Lynn Anders).]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Niday, Alden

Alden Niday Dies in Paris, Ill., Hospital
     Alden Niday, aged 30, died at 7 o'clock Saturday night in a hospital at Paris, Illinois. Full particulars of his last illness have not been received here, his brother, Ferrell Niday, said, but it is believed he entered the hospital while en route to Springfield, Ohio, from California. At any rate, he left for the Far West about five weeks ago, this trip, as had previous ones, having been prompted by the hope that a change of climate would give him relief from arthritis. From that ailment he had suffered for more than three years.
     Decedent was born near Crown City and is a son of Stanley Niday, now living on Gallipolis R.D. 2 (Cora community). His mother preceded him in death.
     Alden was unmarried and had been employed for about 12 years by the International Harvester Company at Springfield. Surviving besides the father and brother named are three half-sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Corbin, Gallipolis; Estelle and Betty Jean, at home.
     Funeral arrangements had not been completed when these lines were written.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote "February 10, 1940" on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1940, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, McCall file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Niday, C. Ross

C. Ross Niday Dies on Wed.
     Dr. C. Ross Niday, one of Gallipolis most prominent professional and business men, died at his home last Wednesday morning. Dr. Niday who had been ill for a little over a year, made a game fight but finally lost to the grim Reaper.
     A man of broad interests and much energy, he had been one of the prominent figures in the city’s political, business, fraternal and social circles during his generation. He was known for his business sagacity, his charitableness, particularly to underprivileged school children, and as a generous husband and father.
     He was a veteran of the World War, having served as a Second Lieutenant for the 7th Provisional Company Veterinary Training School, Camp Lee, Va., for about two months near the close of the conflict, and had served a term as commander of Lafayette Post, American Legion during the flood year of 1937.
Born on a farm in Harrison township, he early manifested traits of industry and thrift. One of his first enterprises was as a traveling salesman for a wholesale shoe house. And later he entered business here before entering a school of veterinary medicine in Cincinnati.

Bank Director
     For a year or more before his death, or about the time the late S. H. Eagle retired from the Ohio Valley Bank, Dr. Niday became a director of that institution. He was also a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal church and of Naomi Lodge, Knights of Pythias and of Gallipolis Lodge of Elks.
     Charles Ross Niday was born August 19, 1874, the only son of C. J. and Mariah Northup Niday. He married Maude E. Canaday, daughter of James C. and Elizabeth J. Canaday on February 6, 1896 and to them was born one son, Verne, who with the widow and three grandchildren are the only survivors of the immediate family. He was the first cousin of Victor J. Niday of this city and of Chauncey G. Niday of Columbus.
     Funeral services are to be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Entsminger Funeral chapel by Rev. Robert Leake, a former Episcopalian rector here, and burial will follow in Pine Street cemetery.

Unknown Publication
1939
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Niday, Dr. Charles Ross

Dr. C. Ross Niday's Long Struggle For Life Ended Today
One Of Leaders Of His Generation In Business And Profession Stricken Year Ago Dies At Home
Funeral To Be Held Thursday
After a brave and prolonged fight for life following a paralytic stroke more than a year ago, Dr. C. Ross Niday, one of the city's professional and business leaders, died at his home, 805 Second Avenue, at about 9:30 o'clock this morning. His condition was known to be critical for the past several days, having grown progressively worse since a second stroke about mid-October. However, he had maintained a brave cheerfulness almost to the very last and had fought desperately against the approach of death, with his same jovial virility that had characterized his life.

Held On To Last
He had been actively engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine until he was first stricken on Oct. 8, 1938 and after that recovered sufficiently to dispense medicines and attend to many of the details of his extensive business holdings, which included the Sinclair Oil distributorship here.
A man of broad interests and much energy, he had been one of the prominent figures in the city's political, business, fraternal and social circles during his generation. He was known for his business sagacity, his charitableness, particularly to underprivileged school children and as a generous husband and father.

World War Veteran
He was a veteran of the World War, having served as a Second Lieutenant for the 7th Provisional Company Veterinary Training School at Camp Lee, VA, for about two months near the close of the conflict and had served a term as Commander of Lafayette Post, American Legion, during the flood year of 1937.
Born on a farm in Harrison Township, he early manifested traits of industry and thrift. One of his first enterprises was as a traveling salesman for the wholesale shoe house. And later he entered business here before entering a school of veterinary medicine in Cincinnati.

Bank Director
     For a year or more before his death or about the time of the late S.H. Eagle, retired from Ohio Valley Bank, Dr. Niday became a director in that institution. He was also a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and of Naomi Lodge, Knights of Pythias and of Gallipolis Lodge of the Elks.
     His passing is a terrific blow to his widow, who had been forced to take her bed several days before the end came and has brought profound sorrow to unnumbered friends and business associates whose daily inquiries of this paper about his condition indicated the concern they had for him.
     Charles Ross Niday was born Aug. 19, 1874, the only son of C.J. and Mariah Northup Niday. He married Maude E. Canaday, daughter of James C. and Elizabeth J. Canaday on Feb. 6 1896 and to them was born one son, Verne, who with the widow and three grandchildren are the only survivors of the immediate family. He was a first cousin of Victor J. Niday of this city and Chauncey G. Niday of Columbus.
     Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Entsminger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Robert Leake, a former Episcopalian rector here and burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery.

[Note: Death Certificate...died Dec. 12,1939; aged 64 years,3 months and 23 days. Father: Chapman Niday born VA]

Gallipolis Paper
Dec., 1939
From the Debbie Carter Evans Collection
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Niday, Carlos G.

Rites Scheduled Thursday for Carlos G. Niday, 46
     Carlos G. Niday, 46, the details of whose tragic illness are well known to Tribune readers, died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday at the Holzer Hospital. His home was at 544 Second Ave, and his business career in his native county covered the last 22 years. He was bookkeeper at the Gallipolis Dairy Co. Decedent was the youngest of four sons born to Victor J. and Mary Graham Niday. He was born in the Alexandria neighborhood of Green Twp. on July 3, 1903.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Methodist Church of which decedent was a member, with Rev. L. A. Donally in charge. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery by Clarence Waugh. The pallbearers selected are John Morgan, Stanley Folden, Herbert Cardwell, T. A. Thomas, Gallipolis, and D. W. Rothgeb, Pt. Pleasant. The body will be at the home after 4 p.m. today and friends may call there. The casket will not be opened at the church.
     Mr. Niday attended the Gallia Academy High School, graduating in 1923. During his student days here he worked in the Sherwood A. Moore book store on the corner of Second and State. Then he completed a course at Bliss Business College. For a time he operated a restaurant on State St., Columbus.
     On March 19, 1927, he and Margena Stillings of Irwin, O., were united in marriage at Marysville, in the same year he and bride returned to his native county and he and his brother, Paul, organized the Gallipolis Dairy Co.
     Mr. Niday is survived by his wife; a son, James Loren, GAHS student; a daughter, Mrs. Lynn (Carlene) Thomas, Columbus; two brothers, besides Paul, Frank and Raymond Niday of Columbus; his father, former county treasurer and former representative from this county to the General Assembly.
     A tribute to Carlos G. Niday was given at the weekly Rotary Club meeting last night by Clyde T. Mitchell. Mr. Niday was an ardent member of the club, Mitchell recalled, and when he was forced to resign because of ill health, he had hoped to be able to rejoin at a later time.

[Note: From death certificate date of death October 4, 1949.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 5, 1949
Newspaper clipping found in the Simmerman files, McCall file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Niday, Chauncey

Chauncey Niday Dies While Visiting Springs
Chauncey Niday, aged 50, a native of Gallia county and former resident of Gallipolis, whose home for several years has been in Akron, died Wednesday evening in Hot Springs, Ark., relatives here have been advised. Mr. Niday had been in failing health and had gone to the resort for treatment.
He was the son of the late Stephen Niday, and a brother of Elmer Niday of Third avenue. He is also survived by four other brothers and a sister, all of Cleveland: James, Homer, Obe, Frank and Miss Jessie Niday.
Funeral services will be held Monday in Akron. The brother here and some of his family will attend.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
December 12, 1931
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark

Niday, Clement G.
Niday, Elnora Burnett

C.G.Niday Kills Wife and Self With Gun
Double Tragedy Near Springfield Brings Sorrow To Two Gallia County Families--Funeral At Silcam 2 Thurs.
     SPRINGFIELD, Sept. 24. (AP)--Clement G. Niday, 65, shot and killed his wife, Elnora, 65, then ended his own life today in a fit of despondency over ill health, Coroner Austin Richards reported. The shooting occurred at the home of a son, Robert, in nearby Tremont City. The Nidays formerly lived near Gallipolis.
     The foregoing dispatch differs from the first report heard here on the dual tragedy. Mrs. Niday had been ill and it was at first assumed that she had died and the grief-stricken husband had then taken his life. Now it is learned that without warning he shot her and then turned his weapon, a shotgun, on himself.
     The Nidays left here about 15 years ago when they went to Tremont City to live with their son, Robert. Both were in failing health.
     Mrs. Niday was a daughter of the late Rev. N.B.Burnett and both she and her husband were born and reared in Guyan tp.
     They are survived by three sons besides Robert to wit: Hobart Niday, 37 Vine street, Gallipolis; Thurman and Earl, Fostoria. Mr. Niday is survived by three brothers, Stanley of Cora, McKinley and Ercel of Springfield. Mrs. Niday is survived by two brothers and a sister, C.V., Earl and Emma Burnett, all of Huntington.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday at Siloam church in Guyan, with Rev. Earl Cremeens in charge. Burial in the Sheets cemetery by C.R. Halley.

[Note: from death certiciates, Clement Niday was born 8 Nov 1875 and died 24 Sep 1940; Elnora Niday was born 10 Dec 1875 and died 24 Sep 1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
September 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                            Top of Page

Niday, Elizabeth

Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Niday
Mrs. Elizabeth Niday died at her home at Northup Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1924, after several weeks illness at the age of 72 years. Her husband, Taylor Niday, preceded her two years ago. She leaves five sons, John of South Vienna; Clement of Thevenin; Stanley of Northup; Ercil of Crown City and McKinley of Gallipolis.
Funeral was held Thursday with burial in the Sheets Cemetery by Undertaker Tope.

[Note: Death Certificate...born Nov. 17, 1852; died Nov. 25, 1924; 72 years 9 days of age. Parents: J.H. Sheets and Jean Fowler.]

Gallipolis Tribune
Dec. 15, 1924
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Niday, Frank Butler (Ben)

     Yesterday forenoon, 11 days after he had been found in a coma at his home, F. B. (Ben) Niday, 78, died in Mercerville. He had been the postmaster there for 36 years and conducted one of the village's stores.
     Funeral services will be held at the residence at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, with Rev. R. R. Denney of Bidwell and Rev. Charles Lusher of Chillicothe, a great-nephew, in charge. Interment in the Mercerville cemetery by Stevers Funeral Service.
     Frank Butler (Ben) Niday was a son of Hugh and Eleanor Porter Niday and was born at Mercerville nearly 79 years ago. In his early years he taught school and then completed an eingneering course at Lebanon University and followed his profession for a number of years in the western states. He returned to Mercerville in 1899 at the time of the death of his brother, J. P. Niday.
     He was well-informed, energetic and for some years took an active part in politics. He never married.
Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: John L. Niday, attorney, Boise, Idaho; Hugh C. (Joe) Niday, Mercerville; Mrs. Vesta Denney, Bidwell; Mrs. Viola Rodgers, Houston, Texas.

[Note: from stone 1861 - 1939]

Gallipolis paper
1939
Transcribed by Irene Blamer Top of Page

Niday, Ben

Ben Niday, 78, Dies at Home Tuesday A.M.
Funeral Service Will Be Held 1:30 Thursday At Niday Home, Mercerville
     Yesterday forenoon, 11 days after he had been found in a coma at his home, F.B. (Ben) Niday, 78, died in Mercerville. He had been the postmaster there for 36 years and conducted one of the village's stores.
     Funeral services will be held at the residence at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, with Rev. R.R. Denney of Bidwell and Rev. Charles Lusher of Chillicothe, a great-nephew, in charge. Interment in the Mercerville cemetery by Stevers Funeral Service.
     Frank Butler (Ben) Niday was a son of Hugh and Eleanor Porter Niday and was born at Mercerville nearly 79 years ago. In his early years he taught school and then completed as engineering course at Lebanon University and followed his profession for a number of years in the western states. He returned to Mercerville in 1899 at the time of the death of his brother, J.P. Niday. He was well-informed, energetic and for some years took an active part in politics. He never married.
     Surviving are the following brothers and sisters:
John L. Niday, attorney, Boise, Idaho; Hugh C. (Joe) Niday, Mercerville; Mrs. Vesta Denney, Bidwell; Mrs. Viola Rodgers, Houston, Texas.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth April 3, 1861; date of death December 12, 1939.]

Newspaper (prob. December 1939, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, McCall file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Niday, Hugh Caldwell

Sudden Death of Mr. Hugh Niday
     Hugh Caldwell Niday of Mercerville died from apoplexy while seated at the breakfast table last Thursday, Nov 17, aged 85 years. He was well known and highly respected all over the county. He served two terms as County Commissioner and had also been engaged in the merchandise business in Mercerville. His wife who was a daughter of the late Capt. Vint Porter died about ten years ago.
     He is survived by four sons, James E. City Attorney of Huston, Texas, J. L. an Attorney at Boise, Idaho, F. B. and H. C. of Mercerville, with the last of whom he had made his home for several years. Also by five daughters, Mrs. E. M. Heflen of Calman, Iowa, Mrs. Dr. L. W. Williams of Mercerville, Mrs. T. H. Rogers of Mason, O, Mrs. C. H. Lusher of Mercerville, and Mrs. R. R. Denney, of Bidwell. He has three borthers suriving, Stephen of Patriot, and G. W. and Taylor of Mercerville.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at Mercerville and was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
November 18, 1910
Transcribed by Romaine Smith Top of Page

Niday, J. C.

J. C. Niday Dead
J. C. Niday died at his home here Friday, January 4, 1918, aged 68 years, after a long illness from cancer of the liver. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the family residence by Rev. R. O. McClure, burial following in the Pine Street Cemetery. Mr. Niday was a good citizen, whose many friends will regret his death. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Maria (Northup) Niday and one son, Dr. C. Ross Niday of this city.

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 16, 1918
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Niday, Maria

Mrs. Maria Niday Died at Son’s Home
     Mrs. Maria Niday, 77, widow of Mr. C. J. Niday, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 26, 1933, at the home of her only son, Dr. C. Ross Niday, in this city from a cerebral hemorrhage.
     Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, interment following in Pine Street cemetery. The pall bearers were: Messrs. Will Sigler, Harry McHenry, Carlos and Paul Niday, Charles E. Baker and Herman Northup.
     Mrs. Niday was the eldest daughter of the late Ansel and Lavinia Northup. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Surviving sisters are Mrs. J. N. Baker of Northup; Mrs. P. M. Pickens of Springfield, Ill.; Mrs. M. T. Blessing, Rolfe, Iowa; Mrs. F. C. Smith, Los Angeles, Calif.
     Mrs. Niday had long been a member of the Episcopal Church in this city, and of the Woman’s Relief Corps.

Transcribed from undated newspaper article, Gallipolis, Ohio
Submitted by Joanne Galvin                                                                                   Top of Page

Niday, Martha

Aged Woman Dies At Groveport Wednesday
Funeral Will Be At Late Home Here Saturday
     Mrs. Martha Niday, passed away Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Grube, in Groveport. She had been ill since late in the fall, when she suffered a severe shock in an auto accident, while enroute to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grube, from a visit with her son in Columbus.
     Mrs. Niday was 83 years old and resided in this county all her life. Her maiden name was McCall and she is the last of her family. Five children survive, Chauncey of Columbus; Will of San Diego, CA; Mrs. John Grube of Groveport; Mrs. Buell Russell and Victor Niday of this city.
     The remains will arrive here Friday on the noon train and will be taken to her last home on Third Avenue, from where the funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. A.H. Beardsley officiating. Funeral arrangements are in the charge of George J. Wetherholt and Sons.

[Note: Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 28, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Niday, Maude

     Maude Niday, 107, Gallipolis, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 1995 at Scenic Hills Nursing Center. She attended Rio Grande College in 1903 and taught school in Gallia County for many years. A member of Grace United Methodist Church, she was involved in the Abegail Circle, the church board, Progressive Bible class, Women's Christian Service and Golden Circle. She was also a member of the Gallia County Senior Citizens and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star #283.
     Born Sept. 7, 1887 in Greenfield Township, Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Addie Evans Lloyd. On Aug. 14, 1910 she married Elmer S. Niday. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth Williams of Gallipolis; and two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Merrill E. and Lloyd E. Niday; and two brothers, Herbert and Homer Lloyd.
     Friends may call 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home where the service will be held 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. David Hogg and Leland Brehm officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis paper
1995
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Niday, Merrill Elmer

Funeral Services Planned Sunday For Sgt. Niday, Killed In Germany
     The body of S/Sgt. Merrill Elmer Niday, 20, arrived at noon today by train, and Legion funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Grace Methodist Church, the Rev. L. A. Donnelly officiating. Flags at Gallia Academy High School, where he was educated, are at half-mast today and tomorrow.
     Burial will be made by Miller's Home for Funerals in Mound Hill Cemetery. The body was disinterred from Margraten Cemetery, Holland, where it had been moved from Breuna Cemetery No. 1, in Germany.
Killed instantly by machine gun fire at 6:15 p.m. April 12, 1945, at a village near Ellrich, Germany, the young soldier was acting platoon sergeant who, with another soldier, advanced to silence a machine gun which had pinned his platoon down. Both men were killed. Sgt. Niday saw action in Belgium, Holland and Germany.
     Born Dec. 22, 1924, in Peniel to Elmer S. and Maude Lloyd Niday, the sergeant moved to Gallipolis in his early childhood, and he became an active member of the Grace Methodist Church, especially in the Youth Fellowship group.
     Within the month after being graduated from Gallia Academy High School in late May, 1942, Merrill Niday entered a pre-medical course at Ohio State University. He lacked one quarter of having two full years of college when he entered the service Aug. 25, 1943.
     Sept. 7, 1944, was the date he landed in France as a member of the 104th division, with which he had been for eight months. The young man won four medals: the Silver Star and the Purple Heart (posthumously), the Infantryman's Badge and the good conduct medal.
     Besides his parents, Sgt. Niday is survived by an older brother and sister: Lloyd Niday, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Paul (Elizabeth) Williams, at home.
     Pallbearers will be John V. Wilson, Remo Rocchi, (who served in the same division with the decedent), James Rodgers, Paul Davies, John Lloyd, and Edward Cottrell.

Newspaper clipping found in the Simmerman files, McCall file, Bossard Library.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 6, 1949
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Niday, Tressa

Miss Niday Dead
Miss Tressa Niday, 27, daughter of Mrs. Martha Niday of Gallipolis died at the family home on Third avenue, this city, Monday night after a lingering illness with consumption. The funeral will be Wednesday morning at the home by Rev. F.M. Evans interment following at Mound Hill. She is survived by brothers, Prof. Will Niday of Chicago, Victor of Northup and Chauncey of Gallipolis and sisters, Mrs. Buell Russell of Circleville and Mrs. John Grube of Groveport.

Gallia Times
Apr. 1, 1914
Transcribed by J. Farley

Niday, William L.

Will L. Niday Dies at Home in San Diego
Brother Of Vic J. Niday And Widely Known As An Educator And Author
     William L. Niday, teacher and author of school books and native and well-remembered son of this county, died last evening at his home in San Diego, California. News of his passing came to his brother, Representative Victor J. Niday. Death had followed an abdominal operation for a glandular ailment.
Mr. Niday was 62 years old on May 9, being two years to a day younger than his brother, Victor. He was a visitor here last summer.
     Mr. Niday is survived by his wife, the former Stella Humphrey of Cuyahoga Falls, O., and two sons, Richard and Elmer, both married and both living in California. He is survived also by one brother in addition to the one named, Chauncey G., Columbus, and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Grube of Groveport.
     He was born and reared in Harrison tp., a son of the late Frank D. Niday, and began teaching school in his home township when but 16. Thereafter he taught the Garfield school here, then at Cheshire, Cuyahoga Falls, Chicago, and San Diego.
     During his long service as an educator he wrote from 20 to 30 text books that have had wide use in the schools of the nation. In recent years he has been an instructor in the University of San Diego, though unable to give full time to his duties the last year or so.

[Note: It appears this obituary may have had more, but this is all in this clipping. Ann Simmerman wrote "August 14, 1936" on this obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. August 1936, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, McCall file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Niehm, Bernie Jr.

     Bernie F. Niehm, Jr., 20, of 260 Mill Creek, Gallipolis, died Wednesday at Holzer Medical Center. Born May 2, 1967, in Columbus, he was the son of Dr. Bernard Niehm Sr and Eunice (Patterson) Niehm. Sisters surviving are Mrs. Michael (Julie Kay) Supp of Holidayburg, PA and Mrs. Mathew (Patricia) Sterrett of Raleigh NC.
     Niehm was a 1985 graduate of Gallia Academy High School where he played sports. He also was an Eagle scout and a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy. He was very active with social concerns.
     Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Home with Rev. William Middlewarths officiating. burial will be at the Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit 6-9 p.m. Friday at Willis Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Danny Dressel, Allan Fulks, Paul Card, Kevin Carter, Kevin Isaacs, Brad Smith, Mike Moore, Chuck Wagner, T.J. Leonard, Glenn Elkins and Juan McCabe. Friends wishing to do so may donate to their favorite charity or to the Gallia Academy High School Athletic Boosters.

Gallipolis Paper
Oct. 28, 1987
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Norman, Maggie

Wayward Wife Commits Suicide
Maggie Norman Dies From Dose of Arsenic
     Maggie Norman, wife of Frank Norman, committed suicide Monday afternoon by taking poison. She had had considerable domestic trouble, having got mixed up with Win Farley, who several times had been ordered away from the house by the husband.
     About a month ago the husband filed suit for divorce and left her and the children were sent to the Children’s Home. Farley continued, it is said, to associate with her and Sunday it is alleged went off with another woman and she became mad with jealousy and took poison. Drs. Ellsworth and Chas. Parker were summoned and did all they could to relieve her but she died about six o’clock in the evening. They held an inquest and found that death was caused by a dose of arsenic.
     The husband is a section hand on the railroad and a hard working man. The funeral was held Thursday morning, burial at Mound Hill by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 26, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Norman, Susan Mae

Mrs. Norman Dies At 64
     Mrs. Susan Mae Norman, 64, of 644 Second Ave., widow of John M. Norman, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday in Holzer Hospital. She had been a patient there for two days, but had been in failing health for several years.
     She was a native of Vinton, born May 30, 1895, to the late Charles A. and Mary Ann Lloyd Troth. She is survived by two brothers, Will Troth, retired Gallipolis assistant postmaster, and Ray Troth of Columbus.
     She attended the Koontz school in Raccoon twp., and her marriage to Mr. Norman took place on their identical birth dates, May 30, 1916 at the Cheshire Methodist parsonage with Rev. Reed officiating. Most of their married years were spent in Gallipolis, where Mr. Norman was an atttache of the courthouse. He died several years ago.
     Two children who survive are Miss Elizabeth Norman, a clinical coordinator of St. Lukes Hospital at New Bedford, Mass., and a graduate of Holzer School of Nursing; and Arthur Norman of St. Clair Shores, Mich.
Mrs. Norman was a member of Grace Methodist Church, the Progressive Bible class, WSCS and the Daughters of America.
     Services will be held at 2: p.m. Monday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Warren H. Wilson will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7: p.m. today and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Tribune
Saturday, July 11, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Norris, Alvin E.

   POMEROY - Alvin E. Norris, 62, prominent Pomeroy businessman, died Monday morning at University Hospital in Columbus after suffering a heart attack.
     He operated the Norris Monument Works on W. Main St. in Pomeroy for 25 years prior to selling the business earlier this year. He was also associated with Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy. He had served several terms as a village clerk in Pomeroy, and was manager of Kroger stores in both Pomeroy and Gallipolis. He was a member of Pomeroy Lodge F & AM.
     He is survived by his wife, Helen Ewing Norris; a son, Eugene of Chillicothe; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Maxwell of McConnelsville and Mrs. Flossie Wagner of Zanesville; and one brother, Ernest of Zanesville.
     Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Ruppelt officiating. Burial will be in Beach Grove Cemetery. Masonic services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where friends may call.

The Athens Messenger; pg. 12
Tuesday, December 26, 1967
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.

Northup, Maggie

DIED
Maggie Northup
In Clay Township, June 9, 1884, of consumption Maggie Northup, aged 24 years, after an illness of four months, during which time she suffered much, but bore it patiently. Her friends entertained hopes of her recovering until the last. But she, for the last two weeks of her illness, did not believe she would do well. She was rational to the last and was cheerful and hopeful as to the future and met death with composure. After bidding her friends good-bye, she said she was going to be with her Mother. She sweetly fell asleep, to open her eyes in Heaven.

Rosa McConnell
Gallipolis Paper
June 9, 1884
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Norton, A. Locklin

A.L. Norton Passes
End Came at Newark Early This Friday Morning.
A. Locklin Norton, 36, formerly of this city, and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Norton, died of double pneumonia at one o’clock this Friday morning. His parents left here yesterday to be at his bedside, and will arrive here with his body this evening. The funeral will be under Masonic auspices Sunday from their home, interment by Hayward following.
Locklin Norton was born in Portsmouth. His boyhood was spent in Gallipolis. In 1903, at the age nineteen, he went into a business partnership with Joe Moch in a Newark book and stationery store. He developed rapidly in business talent, the store was prosperous from the start, and he accumulated money rapidly. He died very well-to-do. He never married, was a personally attractive man, made friend easily, was industrious and attentive to business, avoided bad habits, and won the esteem and confidence of the Newark public. He was, in short, a son to be proud of, and the crushing blow of his death on his devoted parents has brought them the sympathy of the entire community. The deceased was a 32d degree Mason and took great interest in Masonic affairs.

13 Feb (Sat) 1920
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page

Northup, (Unnamed daughter)

     The little daughter, aged two-and a half years of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Northup of Raccoon Island died Friday from the effects of burns sustained two days before.
     Mrs. Northup had covered up the fire and left the little girl playing on the front porch, while she went to the river to talk to her husband. When Mr. and Mrs. Northup returned, they discovered the child on the porch with her dress on fire.
     They hurried to her and extinguished the flames, but she was so badly burned that she passed away after two days suffering.
     The funeral was conducted at Clay Chapel Saturday by Rev. O'Neil, interment following in the church graveyard.
     The child is survived by her parents, and four sisters, who will have the sympathy of the public in their loss.

[Note: No name]

Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Northup, Anna

     Gallipolis -- Anna Northup, 86, 105 Bastiani Drive, Gallipolis, died 3 a.m. Monday in Holzer Hospital.
Born at Thivener, the daughter of the late Selman and Emily Loucks Cottrill, she was a member of the Centenary Methodist Church.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Northup, in 1949, and by two brothers and one sister.
     Surviving are four sons, Ross of Gallipolis; George of Rio Grande; Stanley of Columbus; and Cecil, of Cleveland; two brothers, Talmage, of Columbus, and Owen, of Mentor; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
     Services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the McCoy Wetherholt Funeral Home, Gallipolis, with the Rev. Charles Lusher officiating. Burial will be in the Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Athens Messenger
Feb 24, 1970
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart

Northup, Bert

Bert Northup Dead
Mr. Bert Northup, 48, died of typhoid fever at his home in this city Wednesday evening, August 2. The funeral was Friday at Clay Chapel by Rev. R. P. McCarley. Mr. Northup is survived by his wife and three children. He had been employed by George Tabit for 15 years as a broom maker.

The Gallia Times
Thursday, August 10, 1922
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Northup, Bertha Jane

Retired Phone Operator Dies
     Mrs. Bertha Jane Northup, 80, a retired Gallipolis telephone operator, died in Holzer Hospital early Tuesday morning. She had been a patient there for a few weeks and her condition had worsened in recent days. Her late home was at 63 Garfield Ave.
     Mrs. Northup was born near Crown City on Oct. 6, 1876, the daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Gothard Chapman. She was one of a family of seven daughters and a brother. Six of her sisters survive and they are Mrs. Clifton Turner, Mrs. Fred Craft and Mrs. Bert Brammer, all of Huntington, Mrs. Jane Warden of Lakewood, Mrs. W. O. Kearns of Charleston, S. C., and Mrs. George Ward of Gallipolis. A brother, T. J. Chapman, preceded her in death.
     She was united in marriage to Bert Northup, who preceded her in death a number of years ago. Survivors of that union are Mrs. Mervin (Virginia) Johnson of Huntington, Mrs. L. M. (Justine) Evans, Garfield Ave., Earl M. of Proctorville and Mrs. Charles (Helen) Smith, at home. There are four grand and one great grandchild.
     Mrs. Northup was employed for 15 years as a telephone operator by the Ohio Bell Telephone Co., a position from which she retired. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Royal Neighbors and the Daughters of America.
     Funeral arrangements, which are in charge of the Wetherholt Funeral home, are incomplete and will be announced later. Friends may call at the late home after 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, October 9, 1956

Mrs. Bertha Northup Rites Set For Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Northup, 80, who died Tuesday morning, will be held at Grace Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. Warren H. Wilson will officiate, and burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt Funeral Home. The casket will be open at the church for one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Northup was a retired telephone operator and worked during the pioneer days of telephone service in Gallipolis. Her death was the first among seven sisters of the Chapman family. The telephone tradition of the family is being carried on by daughter, Mrs. Helen Smith, who is the service representative in the local business office of Ohio Bell Telephone Co.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, October 10, 1956
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Northup, Charles Harrison

Charles Northup Found Dead In His Barn Here
Funeral Set For 2 P.M. Friday At Ohio Chapel
     Charles H. Northup, 57, was found dead in his barn on Brandstetter Heights about 8 o'clock the morning of the Fourth by his son, Francis E. Northup. The former had gone there to feed his horses and apparently succumbed by a heart attack.
     For many years until the house was recently razed, Mr. Northup had lived in the first dwelling beyond the Tabit factory building on State Street beyond Fourth.
     He was a very industrious man and a very useful one for this community as a maker and seller of kindling and stove wood and as a general teamster. He was a man of exemplary habits, serious minded, yet kind-hearted and accommodating. He will be missed by his children and scores of families he had served year after year.
     Mr. Northup was in his 58th year, having been born at Raccoon Island on June 10, 1888. He was a son of Gilbert and Hannah Northup, both of whom are dead.
     On May 10, 1912, he married Della Eblin and to this union six children were born. Two of them, Frederick and Mrs. Wade Wooten, preceding hm in death. Surviving children, besides Francis, are Mrs. Roy W. Neal, Lowell and Eva Northup. Also surviving are one brother, Virgil Northup, Lower Bank Road and one sister, Mrs. Mae Craft, City. There are eight grandchildren and many other relatives.
     Funeral services will b be held at Ohio Chapel at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, with Rev. H.M. Smith of this city officiating. Burial in the cemetery there by G.J. Wetherholt & Sons. Friends may call at the home of Francis Northup to view the features of the decendent.

[Note: stone Clay Chapel 1888-1945 ... Death Certificate says Charles Harrison Northup, born June 10, 1888; died July 4, 1945. Parents John Gilbert Northup and Hanna B. Burnett]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Northup, Darius M.

Death of Mr. Northup
Mr. Darius M. Northup, of Yellow Town, aged 70, died of consumption after two and one half years of illness.
He left a wife and four children and was a most excellent citizen. His funeral services were held at his late home today, Wednesday, at noon, conducted by Rev. John Porter, the interment following by Hayward & Sons.

[Note: Buried in Rose Cemetery in Green Township. Born: April 1833. Married Nov. 19, 1855 Elizabeth Smeltzer in Gallia County.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 7, 1903
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Northup, Della D. [Eblin]

Della D. Northup, 92, of 232 Jackson Pike, died Saturday morning at Holzer Medical Center following a long illness. She was born Sept. 8, 1892 in Mason County, W. Va., to the late John Harvey and Ellen Russell Eblin. A member of Grace United Methodist Church, she is survived by one daughter, Eva Northup of Gallipolis; two sons, Francis and Lowell Northup, both of Gallipolis; 18 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H.
Northup in 1945, two daughters, one son and seven brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley
officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m.
Monday. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sept. 1, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

Northup, Fred Gilbert

YOUNG MAN
Dies After Lingering Illness With Tuberculosis in 30th Year
     After a lingering illness with tuberculosis, Fred Gilbert Northup died Monday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock, aged 29 years, 5 months, and 21 days. He was born on the 23rd day of September, 1881 and was a son of Gilbert and Hannah Northup. At the time of his death he was living on the Poole farm near Raccoon Island.
     About three years ago he was united in marriage with Goldie, daughter of Kent Thivener. He is survived by his wife and an infant son, Loren aged 2 years, by his father and mother, three brothers, Virgil and Charles of Raccoon Island, Bert of this city and by a sister, Mrs. L. Craft of this city.
     The funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock at Clay Chapel, conducted by Rev. Dailey. Burial at the church cemetery by Wetherholt.

[Note: taken from stone at Clay Chapel Cemetery, Clay Twp., date of death: 13 March 1911]

Gallipolis newspaper
March 1911
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Northup, Fred

Fred Northup Dead
     Fred G. Northup, a most excellent man and farmer living on Mrs. [missing word] Picole's farm near Raccoon Township, died of tuberculosis in his 30th year, Monday noon, March 13, 1911.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Daily at Clay Chapel Wednesday at 10 o'clock, the interment by Wetherholt following at the same place under the auspices of the American Mechanics.
     Mr. Northup was a son of Gilbert Northup and a son-in-law of Kent Thevenin. His wife and an infant son survive him; brothers Virgil, Charles and Bert and sister, Mrs. Mary Craft, wife of Led Craft.
     He was an honest upright man, well thought of by all who knew him and a large concourse of friends will regret to hear of his death.

[Note: Death Certificate....Fred Garfield Northup born Sept. 23, 1881; died March 13, 1911; aged 29 years 5 months and 18 days of age. Parents Gilbert Northup and Hannah Burnett]

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 16, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Northup, Hannah

DIED
NORTHUP-- Mrs. HANNAH NORTHUP was born in the State of New York July 4th, 1809; came to Gallipolis, Ohio, with her parents [Jonathan and Mary Abigail Lacy Gilbert] when but a child; was married to George V. Northup Oct. 19th, 1828; died August 7th, 1887.
Seldom are we called upon to lament the loss of one more universally beloved and respected than the subject of this notice. Her sterling integrity, gentle and affable disposition, endeared her to all who knew her. She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. They laid her to rest in the Gilbert cemetery.

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

But oh! there's comfort in the thought,
Which comes to the troubled mind;
That they who go are happier far,
Than those who stay behind.

Call not back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are o'er;
On the border land we left them,
Soon to meet and part no more.
DORA.

Gallipolis Journal
7 September 1887
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Northup, Mrs. Gilbert [Hannah Ellen]

Death of Mrs. Gilbert Northup
Mrs. Gilbert Northup, mother of Mrs. Led Craft, of this city, died Thursday morning, June 3rd, 1920, at Raccoon Island. She was 78 years of age. She is survived by her husband and three children. The funeral arrangements have not been made.

June 3, 1920

Mrs. Northup’s Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Gilbert Northup will occur at Clay Chapel Saturday morning at 10 o’clock and will be conducted by Rev. Mr. McCarley. Burial will be in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger.

Note: [Hannah Ellen Burnett Northup - 5/8/1853 - 6/3/1920 - Daughter of Wm.& Louisa Burnett].

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 4, 1920
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Northup, John Gilbert

Death of Mr. Gilbert Northup
Mr. Gilbert Northup died at the home of his son’s, Virgil Northup’s of Raccoon Island Monday evening, Feb. 18, 1924, near 80 years of age. He leaves a son, Charles, of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. Mae Craft of Garfield Avenue.
Funeral services were held this (Tuesday) afternoon at Clay Chapel.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, February 19, 1924
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Northup, John Malcomb

John Malcomb Northup was born March 18, 1857, and departed this life September 3, 1922. He was united in marriage to Viola Martin March 26, 1884. They had four children, Clyde E., who died in infancy, William F. of Worthington, Ohio, Grace Maude Northup and Vesta Scott of Gallipolis. His wife died 29 years ago. He was a member of Ohio Chapel church.

The Gallia Times
Thursday, September 14, 1922
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer Top of Page

Northup, John Syler

John Syler Northup
     John Syler Northup of whom we spoke last week, died last Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Mr. Northup was born May 9, 1810, and was consequently 77 years, 2 months and 26 days old at the time of his death. The history of the Northup family dates back to the Ohio Company's Purchase. Daniel Northup, grandfather of the deceased, was a member of that Company, and the ancestor of all the Northups of this county. Mr. Northup was widely and favorably known as a frugal, upright, industrious citizen. The Hon. John W. McCormick, who conducted the funeral services said of him: "He was a man who, when his word was given, made all his actions conform thereto; no one ever doubted the truth of anything he said. His truth, his integrity, his honor was never called in question. He was charitable, just, conscientious and humane. A man whose love of home and country were unbounded." Mr. Northup was the father of four children, of whom but two survive, Milton, living in Klowa, Kansas, and Maggie, who remained at home to take care of her father. Silas, the eldest, died some years ago. Dr. W. T. Northup was cruelly murdered at Haverhill last spring.
     Mr. Northup was connected with many of the old families of this county, among whom were the Smiths, the Roadarmours, the Straits, the McCalls and the Trotters. He was twice married, his first wife being a sister [Mary Ann Smith] to Mr. Elza Smith of this city; his second, Jane Trotter, who was the mother of Dr. Northup, was a grand-daughter of the renowned Ann Bailey. A good citizen has passed away, leaving no enemies, but having the love and respect of all who knew him. This was plainly evidenced by the outpouring of the people, to pay their last respects to his memory. At the cemetery, one was reminded of Dickens' description of the burial of Little Nell.

Gallipolis Journal
August 1887
Date of death: 5 Aug. 1887

Related story:
     Mr. John S. Northup, of Northup, father of the late Dr. W. T. Northup, lies in a very critical condition at his home. About a week ago he fell from an oatstack and injured himself. Dr. Rathburn was called to see him last Saturday, and found Mr. Northup delirious and suffering greatly. Miss Maggie, his daughter, who was at Portsmouth, attending the McCoy trial for the murder of her brother, and J. M. Northup his son, living at Klowa, Kansas, were telegraphed for. Maggie arrived Saturday evening. Sr. Sanns was called into consultation with Dr. Rathburn last Sunday. At this writing there are small hopes of Mr. Northup's recovery.

Gallipolis Journal
Aug. 3, 1887
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Northup, Lavinia

DEATH OF MRS. NORTHUP
     Mrs. Lavinia Northup, wife of Mr. Ansel Northup of 633 3d avenue, died at 3 o’clock this Friday morning nearly 77 years old. Mrs. Northup was a good lady and had been ill quite awhile. No time had been set for the funeral at this wrting, but we will have further particulars Saturday.

[Saturday]
     The pall bearers for Mrs. Northup’s funeral services are Chauncey Niday, Will Clendenin, Will Helrich, August Engel, A. C. Safford, Bert Gillingham, J. J. Liddy and Randall Russell. The funeral is at one o’clock.

Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses and expressions in the sickness and death of our dear Mother, also to those who sent flowers, and especially to the c(???????)
Mr. Ansel Northup and children

Transcribed from an undated newspaper clipping, Gallipolis, Ohio
Contributed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page

Northup, Theodore

Mr. Northup Dead
Mr. Theodore Northup, aged 76 years, died at his home in this city Sunday, April 12, after long illness.
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church by Rev. John Glenn and the Jr. O. U. A. M. Tuesday afternoon with burial in Pine Street cemetery. Mr. Northup, who was a veteran broom-maker with many friends and acquaintances, is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mr. Lottie Evans.

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

Northup, Viola

Mrs. Viola Northup, wife of Mr. Malcomb Northup, living in Green Township, died at three o'clock last Sunday morning, after a year's illness with consumption. Mrs. Northup was thirty-three years of age. A husband, three small children and several brothers and sisters mourn their loss, and have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were held at her late home on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock and the burial was at Mound Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Northup was a sister of Sheriff Joseph F. Martin.

Gallipolis Bulletin
September 25, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Death of Mrs. Malcolm Northup
Miss Viola Northup, the estimable wife of Malcolm Northup, died at her home in Green township, at 3 o’clock Sunday morning, September 23, 1894, aged about 33 years, and leaving a husband and three small children to mourn the loss of a good wife and mother, besides brothers Joseph F. Martin, Charles Wesley, and Milton Martin, the last of Columbus; and sisters Mrs. Cleo Hardy, of Argentine, Kas., Miss Ettie Martin, of this city, and Mrs. Thomas Vest, of Arbuckle, W. Va.
Mrs. Northup had been ill with consumption for about one year and endured great suffering.
She was a member of the M. E. Church and her funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at her late home. Her burial will be at Mound Hill Cemetery, conducted by Undertaker Wetherholt.

The Gallipolis Journal
Tuesday, September 25, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Northup, William O.

     William O. Northup, 52, Rt. 3, Gallipolis,died at 6:04 p.m. Wednesday in Holzer Medical Center following a brief illness. Born Dec. 4, 1930, son of the late Frederick O'Dell Northup and Estella Frances Denney Northup Hyman, who survives at Rt. 3, Gallipolis, he was a sales representative for Southeastern Equipment Co., Gallipolis, at the time of his death.
     He received his bachelor's degree in education from Rio Grande College in 1960 and his master's from Marshall University in 1962. employed in Gallia and Jackson County School Systems from 1960 until 1976, he was Superintendent of North Gallia Local School District in 1967-1970.
     A Korean War Veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post #21, Athens. His other affiliations included membership in Morning Dawn Lodge #7, Aladdin Shrine, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites and Ohio University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. A member of Centenery United Methodist Church, he also belonged to Kiwanis and was its District 9 Lieutenant Governor in 1969. He was active as a tri-state scouting coordinator.
     He married the former Frances Maxine Powell, who survives, on June 24, 1951 at Gallipolis. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kurt (Deborah Lynn) Smith of New London; a son, Jeffrey Lee, at home; two grandchildren, a sister, Estella Mae Layne of Gallipolis and three step-sisters, Pauline Hyman and Mrs. John (Gloria) Henderson, both of Gallipolis and Pearl Hyman of Columbus.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Willis Funeral Home, with Rev. Pearl A. Casto officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.
     Masonic services by Morning Dawn Lodge #7 will be held in the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday.
Graveside military rites will be conducted by VFW Post #4464 and American Legion Post #27.
Pallbearers will be Steven Layne, Shawn Layne, David Harrison, Neil McMahon, Gene Brown and Charles Grant.

Gallipolis Paper
Thursday, April 14, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Norton, A. Locklin

     A. Locklin Norton, 36, formerly of this city and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Norton, died of double pneumonia at one o'clock this Friday morning. His parents left here yesterday to be at his bedside and will arrive here with his body this evening. The funeral will be under Masonic auspices, Sunday from their home;internment by Hayward following.
     Locklin Norton was born in Portsmouth. His boyhood was spent in Gallipolis and in 1903, at the age of nineteen, he went into a business partnership with Joe Moch in a Newark book and stationery store. He developed rapidly in business talent, the store was prosperous from the start and he accumulated money rapidly. He died very well-to-do.
     He never married, was a personally attractive man, made friends easily, was industrious and attentive to business, avoided bad habits and won the esteem and confidence of the Newark public. He was, in short, a son to be proud of and the crushing blow of his death on his devoted parents has brought them the sympathy of the entire community.
     The deceased was a 32d degree Mason and took great interest in Masonic affairs.

[Note: Alfred Loclin Norton born 11/1/1883 Portsmouth; died 2/13/1920; aged 36 years, 3 months and 12 days of age. Mother-Margaret E. Mill]

Gallipolis Paper
February, 1920
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Norton, Mary

Mrs. Mary Norton, wife of the late Thomas Norton, departed this life on last Saturday night. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. N. Barnett on last Monday from the Third Street Church, of which she has been a member for a number of years, and had lived a consistent Christian.

[Her death record states she was 80 and died 21 Feb 1892.]

Gallipolis Journal
March 2, 1892
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page

Notter, Albert

Death of Albert Notter
Albert Notter, the young man who has been reported in these columns as lying very low with typhoid, succumbed to the inevitable and passed away between eight and nine o'clock Thursday evening, at the home of his parents on Fourth Street, just above the railroad crossing.
He would have been twenty-one years old next Sunday and is said to have been a very exemplary young man, highly esteemed by all who knew him. His funeral services will be conducted Sunday forenoon at an early hour, his burial being conducted by Wetherholt at the Earwood Burying Ground near Yellow Town, immediately following. His family will have the profound sympathy of all.

[Note: gravestone born 1872; died 1893 name Henry Albert Notter]

Gallipolis Journal
March 29, 1893
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Notter, Chester

Chester D. Notter, 72, a resident of Port Orange, FL, formerly of Gallia County, died Monday.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Cieta Notter and Alice Notter both of Port Orange, FL; a brother Harold Notter of Gallipolis; two sisters, Nancy Saunders of Gallipolis and Lenna Brumfield of Florida.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Caldwell Funeral Home in Port Orange, FL. Burial will be in Port Orange Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 17, 1978 Page 10, Column 5
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Notter, Dan

     GALLIPOLIS - Daniel A. (Dan) Notter, 66, a resident of Rt. 1, Scottown, died at 9 p.m. Friday in Holzer Medical Center. He had been in failing health the past two and one-half years.
     Mr. Notter, a farmer and sales representative for the Marietta Silo Co., and Clay Equipment Co., was born Sept. 9, 1909, in Walnut Twp., a son of the late Noah D. and Margaret Van Fleet Notter.
He is survived by his wife Sadie McMahon Notter; two sons and a daughter, Dr. Danny Notter, Gallipolis; Dr. Donny Notter, Harrodsburg, Ky., and Mrs. Jerry (Betty) Adkins, Key West, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Harley (Hazel) Myers, Scottown. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
     Mr. Notter attended Walnut Ridge Church. He was a member of the Waterloo Masonic Lodge, Patriot Grange, a director of the Buckeye Rural Electric Co-op, was a member of the Gallia County Junior Fairboard seven years, and was chairman of the Gallia Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors.
He was also a "Kentucky Colonel" and served as jury commissioner in Gallia County.
     Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Lusher officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Masonic services will be held 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

The Sunday Times - Sentinel
Jan. 11, 1976
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                         Top of Page

Notter, Daniel C.

     Daniel C. Notter, DVM, 61, Gallipolis, died Tuesday June 4, 1996 at Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus. Born May 1, 1935 at Lecta, he was the son of Sadie McMahon Notter of Gallipolis, and the late Daniel Notter Sr.
     He was a 1954 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, and received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Ohio State University in 1961. He established the Dan Notter Small Animal Hospital, serving the Gallipolis and Gallia County area, in 1961, and it is presently located at 360 State Route 160, Gallipolis,
     He served as a Gallia County Commissioner from 1986 through 1990, and was a member of the Walnut Ridge Independent Church. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge 107, Gallipolis; a member of the F & AM Lodge 532, Waterloo; the Ohio Veterinarians Medical Association and the American Medical Association. Additionally, he served on the Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Team at Ohio State University.
     Surviving in addition to his mother are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kim and Shawn Welder of Silverthorne, Colorado, Kerry and Daniel Everly of Columbus, and Kelly Notter of Lafayette, Indiana; three grandchildren, Keegan, Kolin and Kalin Welder; a twin brother, Don L. (Donna) Notter, DVM, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; and a sister and brother-in-law, Betty (Joe) Hammer of Abingdon, Maryland.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, 1996 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, with the Rev. John Jackson and the Rev. David Hogg officiating. Burial will be in the Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 1996. Masonic services will be conducted in the chapel at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 1996 by Waterloo F & AM Lodge 532.
     Pallbearers will be Tom Woodward, Joe Lane, Donovan Pope, John Saunders, Brent Notter and Dr. Lyle Schoeltis. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the American Heart Association, 7320 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 5, 1996
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

Notter, Homer

Homer Notter, 34, Died This Morning
     Homer Notter, 34, of Northup, died early this morning at the Avalon Sanatorium in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He had been ill two years of tuberculosis. Decedent was a son of John and Effie Thornton Notter. He is survived by his wife, who was Frances Church and one son Homer Gale Northup. Also surviving are a brother, sister and half-brother; Cecil Notter; Bernice, wife of Clarence Brewer of Springfield, O., and Elwin Notter of Northup.
     Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but the rites will be conducted by E. E. Caldwell Undertaker O. E. Elliott will bring the body home.

Notter Rites Set For 1 Thurs. P M.
     Funeral services for Homer Notter, 33, will be held Thursday at 1 p. m. at Lincoln Church near Northup, with Elmer Caldwell officiating. He will be buried in Mound Hill cemetery by O. E. Elliott. The body will be delivered to Cecil Notter's residence at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

[Note: From Tombstone 1910 - 1943]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Notter, Homer

OBITUARY

The curfew called the knell of parting day.
The lowing heard wind slowly o'er the lea.
The plowman homeward plod his weary way
And leaves the world to darkness and to me.

     Within the Mt. Vernon Sanitorium where he had been for some time the angel of death visited Homer Notter and took from out a pain wracked body the immortal soul. Homer, the eldest son of John and Effie Thornton Notter was born Feb. 20, 1910, Departed this lie Aug. 20, 1943, being more than 33 years of age. Homer was reared to manhood in Harrison Twp of Gallia Co., Ohio and spent most of his entire life in the vicinity of his maternal home.
     As a young man, Homer was much interested in the affairs of his community taking a very active part. He for a time was mail carrier for the U. S. government and served his community in various other ways.
In May, 1933, he was married to Frances Church. To this union were born one son, Homer Gail, to which Homer was very affectionately attached and one of the bitter drugs of his life was the illness he suffered which separated him for a while from his wife and son, for the safety of the child's life.
     For more than two years, Homer has suffered from tuberculosis yet always with a hopeful outlook in life, waiting for the tomorrow. And when the end of life was near he still was patiently hoping 5to repay the hands who alleviated his suffering. With his passing he leaves of his paternal home, his mother, one brother Cecil and one sister Bernice also one half brother Elwin. All that could be done was done to help but the Master called and Homer answered.

Shall I leave naught of the fair saith he
Have but the bearded grain
Tho the breath of these flowers are sweet to me.
I will give them all back again.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page

Nuckles, Laura J.

     Laura J. Nuckles, 75, of 36 Henkle Ave., Gallipolis, died Wednesday in Holzer Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1907 in Red Jacket, WV to the late E.M. and Jenny Bonnifield Jeffreys.
     She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Nuckles, whom she married in Logan, WV, on June 30, 1932. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sidney (Ann) Sanders of Gallipolis; a son, Charles a (Pete) Jr. of Gallipolis; three grandchildren; four sisters, Jane Jeffreys of Indian Harbor Beach, FL: Billy Ross of Satellite Beach, FL; Jo Moyer of Los Cruces, NM and Ruth Reisdorfer of Prescott, AZ and a brother Dixon of Gatlinburg, TN. Two sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death.
     She attended First Baptist Church f Gallipolis. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m in Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Godwin officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Gallipolis. Calling hours are from 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

[Note: Died March 2, 1983]

Gallipolis Paper
March 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Nuckles, Queen V.

Mrs. Nuckles, 56, Died Saturday, 219 Fourth Ave.
Funeral Is Set For 2 Tuesday Baptist Church
     Mrs. Queen V. Nuckles, aged 56, wife of Thomas A. (Kip) Nuckles, died Saturday night at their home at 219 Fourth Ave. Her last illness started with the flu and she had been bedfast for five weeks, but her health had not been good for a number of years.
     Mrs. Nuckles was a daughter of John and Julia Lunsford and was born at Hurrican, W Va. She was married at Spring Hill to Mr. Nuckles and since then had been a resident of Gallipolis. To them six children were born. Two died in infancy and these four, besides her husband, survive; Charles A., post-office clerk; Lawrence Nuckles, who is in the Marine corps and stationed at Quantico, Va.; Edith Pridemore, Akron, and Florence Skidmore, Ravenna. There are also two brothers and a sister; Charles Lunsford of Columbus; Mason, Lackawana, N.Y.; and Mrs. Lizzie Thacker, Hurricane.
     Mrs. Nuckles was a member of the Baptist Church and the Daughters of America. She was a kind and devoted wife and mother and bore her illness with patience and fortitude.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday at the First Baptist Church by Rev. J. A. Hakes. Internment in Mound Hill Cemetery by G. J. Wetherholt & Sons. The casket will be open at the church an hour before the service begins and prior to that friends may call at the Wetherholt parlors.

[Per DC B.25 May 1887 - D.5 Feb 1944]

Gallipolis paper
7 Feb 1944
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Null, Clarice E.

     Clarice E. Null, 83, of 50 Vine Street, Gallipolis, died Thursday, Sept. 13, in Holzer Medical Center following a brief illness. Born April 23, 1907 in Walnut Township, Gallia County, she was a daughter of the late Chester F. Howard and Sadie Coleman Howard.
     Surviving are her husband, Ernest (Ernie) Null; a son, Merrill Null of Gallipolis; daughters, Betty Horan, Barbara Richards of Gallipolis; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Phyllis Trotter of Calcutta, Ohio, Gertrude Slagle of Oak Hill, Ohio, Emerson Howard of Toledo, Ohio, Marcella Long of Tompkinsville, Ky., and Ruth Johnson of Toledo, Ohio. Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Mary Anna Null; a sister, Aldith White and three brothers, Leland, Merrill and Robert Howard.
     She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where services will be conducted Sunday, 2 p.m., the Rev. Joe Hefner officiating. Burial follows in Mound Hill Cemetery.
The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Friends may call Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.. at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, September 13, 1990

Pallbearers at the funeral of Clarice Null will be Russell Wood, Richard Brown, Bill Richards, Joe Dailey, Don Elliott, Michael Null and Mike Null. Honorary pallbearers will be Emil Corbin, Bob Richards, Bill Bahr, John Halliday and Dean Davis.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, September 14, 1990
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Null, Hattie

Long Illness Ends for Mrs. Null Sunday Morning
Rites At Mt. Olive Tues. 2 P.M.
     Mrs. Hattie Null, aged 69 died early Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Ball, on lower Third avenue, where she had been tenderly cared for during a long and distressing illness.
     She was a native of Walnut township and most of her life was spent in that section. For a number of years she and her late husband, John F. Null, operated a general store at Waterloo. A few years back they retired to their farm home near Mt. Olive church on Route 141, beyond Cadmus. After Mr. Null's death a year ago and her own health failing she came to make her home with her daughter here. She was treated for some time last winter at the Holzer Hospital but her family had known that her condition was hopeless.
     In addition to the daughter she is also survived by three sons, Ernest, superintendent of the Western and Southern Insurance Co., and Carlton, also of Gallipolis and Fred Null of Cadmus. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Martt of Pedro and two brothers, Dave and James Wilson of Ironton.
     The body will be taken to her late home this evening and friends may call after 6 o’clock. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Methodist church, where she was a member, by Rev. Floyd Bostic of Waterloo. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery by W. W. Phillips of Waterloo.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth March 23, 1873; date of death May 31, 1942; father Joe Eakman; mother Sarah Martha Wilson; full name Harriett Susan.]

Unknown publication
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Null, Henry

Death of Henry Null
     Henry Null, well known grocer, died this (Thursday) morning following an illness with stomach trouble for the past few months.
     His widow, Mrs. Lucinda Null, and two daughter Lucy and Rose of Columbus survive him.
He has been a resident of this city for the past 20 years and was a highly respected man, a kind husband and father leaving many friends to mourn his death.
     No funeral arrangements have been made.

[Note by HE: He is buried in Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis and is buried as William H. Null. He was 56. There is also a stone for Lucinda there but with no dates.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 31, 1916
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Null, James F.

James F. Null Drops Dead On Huntington Street
Interment Is Made Today In Pine Street Cemetery
     James F. Null, 60, native of this county and a former resident of Gallipolis, dropped dead on a Huntington street Monday. His home was at 1806 Eleventh Ave. in this city. Following funeral services at 10 o'clock in Huntington, the body was brought here and interred in Pine Street Cemetery early this afternoon.
     It is a quarter of a century since Mr. Null and family left Gallipolis. Before that he worked in a local chair factory. He was a brother of Mrs. L.W. Burnett of Upper Second Avenue and of Mrs. James Roberts of Kanauga. The late Mrs. Henry W. Gardner was another sister and Mr. Gardner and daughter, Mrs. Lane Lawrence, came down from Urbana last night to attend and arrange for the burial.
     Mr Null is survived by his wife, a stepdaughter and stepson. He was a son of William Franklin Null and was born on Lincoln Ridge. He was a brother of the late Henry Null, who once had a grocery at Third & Pine.

[Note: Death Certificate..born June 28, 1875 WV; died March 9, 1942; aged 67 years 6 months and 11 days of age. Wife Belle 67. Parents Franklin and Rebecca (surname unknown) Null. Cause of Death: Heart Lesion.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, March 11, 1942
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Null, John F.

     John Franklin Null, aged 64, died Friday afternoon while being rushed from his home near Cadmus to the Holzer Hospital. The trip was being made in the W. W. Phillips ambulance from Waterloo and death intervened about the time the ambulance reached the John W. Gills place this side of Symmes Creek.
Death was attributed to peritonitis and angina pectoris.
     Mr. Null was the son of John W. and Lydia Beaver Null and was born July 17, 1876. He is survived by his wife, formerly Hattie Kellar three sons, Fred and Carlton of Cadmus and Ernest E. Null, local manager of the Western & Southern Insurance Co.; One stepdaughter, Mrs. J. T. Ball, also of Gallipolis; one brother, Will of Cadmus, and a sister, Mrs. Ada Davis of Huntington.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday at Olive Methodist church by Rev. Mr. Lane of the Waterloo circuit. Interment will be at Mound Hill by W. W. Phillips.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 1, 1941
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer Top of Page

Null, Mary Angeline Bostick

Aged Mary Bostick Null Passes
Burial At Bethesda, 1 Tues.
Mary Angeline Null, elderly widow of John King Null, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at the home of her daughter and only child in Zanesville. She had been ill three weeks. The body was brought to his funeral home by O. E. Elliott early this morning. Funeral services, in charge of Rev. C. W. Frye, will be held at Bethesda at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Null’s maiden name was Mary Bostick and she was born in Perry tp. She and Mr. King [Null] were united in marriage by Squire Andrew A. Bostick Dec. 13, 1877. The last few years she had made her home with her daughter. There survive, besides the daughter, one brother, Ross Bostick of Gage, and a sister, Mrs. Letitia Beman of Cincinnati.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Feb. 15, 1937
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Null, Virgil E.

   Virgil E. Null, 79, a resident of Waterloo, died in Ironton General Hospital at 9:35 a.m. Sunday. He was born Sept. 26, 1899, in Walnut Twp., in Gallia County, son of the late William and Augusta Lear Null.
     He was a farmer until 1920, and then did mechanic work through the 1920’s. He was a licensed funeral director during the 1930’s. Mr. Null was clerk of the Waterloo School Board for 13 years and for 32 years, was township clerk for Symmes Township. He was a member of the Waterloo Masonic Lodge for 31 years, Waterloo Methodist Church, Symmes Valley Grange for more than 50 years, (of which he was secretary 16 years), and was an electrician for 25 years.
     Mr. Null married the former Gladys Cooper on March 6, 1926. She preceded him in death in 1965. He is survived by three sons: William, Dayton; Charles of Leander, Texas and James, South Point. Six grandchildren survive, along with two brothers, George, Waterloo and Edgar of Ironton.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Waterloo United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Herrell officiating. Burial will be in Flag Springs Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the services. Friends may call from 6 until 10 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Masonic rites will be held by the Waterloo Lodge at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, October 9, 1978
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Nye, Mary

In Zanesville, Dec. 15, 1881, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. Mary S. Nye, nee Nash, wife of Dr. Horace Nye, aged 68 years. And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yes, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. Rev. 14:13.

Gallipolis Journal
December 22, 1881
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Nye, William M.

William M. Nye
     Gallipolis -- William Matthew Nye, 62, of 19 Neil Ave., was found dead at 10 a.m. Friday in the yard of his residence. Death was apparently due to a heart attack, Mr. Nye had been in failing health for several months.
     Born in Gallipolis, son of the late Earl Nye, and Mrs. Marie Thomas Nye Alexander, who lived with her son, he was a cabinetmaker. He returned to Gallipolis about 20 years after living in Pennsylvania.
     Besides his mothers [sic], he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jean Burgess of Quonset Point, R.I. and two grandchildren.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. Willard Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hours of the services.

Athens Messenger
September 13, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker