Gallia County Newspaper Obituaries [P]

Palmer, Minnie Darst

IN MEMORY
In Memory of Minnie Darst Palmer

Another call has been given
Once more death has bereft us
And our hearts with pain are riven,

    Minnie Darst Palmer, daughter of John and Charlotte Roush Darst, was born Aug. 3, 1875 and passed into eternity on July 30, 1968; aged 92 years, 11 months and 27 days. She lived to be the oldest member of her family. She was united in marriage to Benjamin Franklin Palmer April 22, 1898, death separated them on March 22, 1944. To them were born 7 children, 3 daughters and 4 sons; Mrs. Maurice (Marie) Thomas of Bidwell; Mrs. J.A. (Jessie) Brothers of Vinton; Mrs. James (Ruth) Gabriel and Raymond Palmer of Columbus; Donald Palmer of Vinton; Wade Palmer of Dover and Wayne Palmer of Cheshire. She also leaves 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
     She was the last one of a family of six children, namely: Sarah E. Darst, Mrs. Addie McHaffie, Mrs. Dora McCleish, Elmer and Everett Darst.
     Since the death of her husband 24 years ago, she lived at Eno. Two years ago she came to make her home with her daughter, Jessie. She was confined to her bed several times and she was always devotedly cared for by her family. Everything that loving hands could do was done for her comfort. Nothing was too hard for her children to do for their mother. She bore her suffering with a marked degree of patience and cheerfulness, always greeting everyone with a smile. She had sought and found her Savior early in life and joined the Eno Methodist Church of which she was faithful. She was a member of the Eno Ladies Aid and a charter member of the Eno Grange. She has often said she did not know how she would have gotten along without Jesus. We feel God had a purpose perhaps to show us, that "E'en down to old age all my people shall prove my sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love. When silvery hairs shall their temple adorn like lamb's, they shall still in my bosom be born".
     Our Mother was deeply loved by her family and friends. She loved and comforted us by her cheerful disposition. We will miss her so much. We think not of our Mother as dead for she is not, she has only reached that Heavenly shore and is at rest with God. Our loss is our precious Mother's eternal gain.

[Note: buried Robinson Cemetery, Morgan Township]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Pappas, Harold M.

First Drowning Here
Harold M. Pappas, 13, son of James Pappas of Columbus, here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alex Phillips, his uncle and aunt, was drowned in the Ohio river here Thursday evening while bathing with some companions. The river was dragged, dynamite exploded under water and a diver from Pt. Pleasant searched for the body, but

[Note: rest of article is missing from my copy]

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Pappas, Harold

Boy's Body Found
The body of Harold Pappas, 13, drowned in the Ohio river two weeks ago, was found lodged near some ic-- piers here Wednesday evening. Burial was made in Columbus where his father, James Pappas, resides.

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

Parish, Peter

It is with great regret that we announce the death of this good old gentleman, who was an old friend, not only highly esteemed by us, but every one. He died at Huntington, Friday morning, at 5:30 o'clock,of what is supposed to have been heart disease, and was in his eightieth year. The remains were brought here on the noon train, Saturday and the funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at 9:30 at the residence of Mr Chas. Skees, conducted by Rev. B. F. Jackson, of the M.E. Church, the burial being conducted by Undertaker Wetherholt at the Old Cemetery.
Mr. Parish was a resident of Green township, this county, for many years, coming here from Kanawha, where he was foreman in the old Salt Works of Dickinson & Huffner, on Kanawha, during the war. He was a farmer, fruit raiser and gardner, near this city, after locating in this county, and moved to Huntington, a few years ago, to be near his sons who were in business there. He leaves a widow and five sons and four daughters and was married twice. The world was the better for Mr. Parish living in it. He was honest, industrious, enterprising, intelligent and genial, and his relatives will have the profound sympathy of all in their great loss.

[Note: The Old Cemetery is Pine Street Cemetery but there is no marker for him there.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 19, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Parker, Charles G.

Dr. Charles G. Parker Passes Tuesday
Well Known Resident Succumbs After Long Illness - Funeral is Thursday
     Dr. Charles G. Parker, one of the best known residents of this county; died at his home in this city Tuesday afternoon, June 12, 1934, after long and painful illness from leakage of the heart. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Carrie Sisson of Porter. Dr. Claude B. Parker of this city is a nephew.
     Dr. Parker was a splendid man, a strong supporter and active worker in the Methodist church, and a stalwart prohibitionist.
     Funeral services will be held at the family home on lower First avenue Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. by Rev. H. H. Wilbur, interment in the Long cemetery near Bidwell.

[Note: Also known as Fairview cemetery]

Gallipolis paper
June 12,1934
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                     Top of Page

Parker, Mary B.

Mrs. Mary B. Parker, 87, Died Early This Morning
Mrs. Mary B. Parker's long and hopeless illness ended in her death at the Holzer Hospital at 12:10 this Monday morning. Mrs. Parker suffered a stroke on Oct 16 and on the following day was removed to the hospital from her home at 457 Second Ave. She had suffered from arthritis for 20 years and had been unable to walk for at least five years.

Native of Kyger
     Though she would have been 87 years old on Jan 28, Mrs. Parker was mentally alert up until her last illness and those most intimately associated with her observed but few if any signs commonly incident in such an advanced age. Her face was smooth and her eyes bright and sparkling and they reflected her indomitable courage and strength of character.
     Mary Bradbury was born Jan. 28, 1855, at Kyger, presumably in the house which Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Grover have long lived. She was one of two daughters of Alonzo and Elizabeth Love Bradbury; the other, Mrs. Cora Harmon, having died in Toledo in 1936.
     She was married June 4, 1873 to Dr. Edward W. Parker. They lived successively at Rutland, Pomeroy, Vinton, Columbus and Gallipolis and he died here in May, 1903. Their stay in Columbus was brief and there he served as a member of the medical staff of the Columbus State Hospital. He elected to resume private practice, though it meant the rejection of the promise of an early promotion to the superintendency of that institution. Dr. Parker practiced here successfully for more than a decade and was active and influential in public affairs.
     Mrs. Parker was a member of Grace Methodist Church and it is believed she is the last survivor of the Happy Ten, a well-known club here in the 90's.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Garnet Erwin at 1700 Clifton Ave., Columbus and two grandsons, Marable Erwin and Phil Eppens, also both of Columbus. her only son, Dr. Claude B Parker, died here Oct. 20, 1939.
     Mrs Eppens and sons had arranged to take Mrs. Parker to Columbus but weather and road conditions had prevented the removal. All three were here when Mrs. Parker died and they had made frequent trips back and forth during the period she was in the hospital and down through the years of her semi-invalidism.
     Funeral Services will be conducted at the Entsminger Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Wednesday, in charge of Rev. W. Scott Westerman. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery.

[Note: Stone shows died 1942]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Parker, Rachel

A Noble Mother Gone
     Mrs. Rachel Parker died in Porter this county, Jan. 21, 1891, in the sixty-eighth year of her age. She was left a widow before the war with the care of a large family. Since that time she devoted her energy to the training of her children. Much labor and self denial were given in their behalf. But she has lived to see the fruits of her labor. Her children were a comfort to her failing years.
     Her son, Dr. E. W. PARKER, is a highly respected physician of this city. Her youngest son, Dr. C. G. PARKER of Porter, is held in high esteem by all who know him. Another son is a minister in the M. E. Church, and a member of one of the Nebraska conferences. Two other sons are in the West, each doing a good business. Her only daughter, India, a young lady of excellent qualities, is living with her brother in Porter. Her oldest son died in Andersonville Prison.
     The life of Mrs. Parker was spent in the quiet of her own home. She was a member of the M. E. Church for more than forty years, and at her death testified that she had no fears for the future. Her sickness continued nearly a year, and was very painful, but she did not murmur. She was of that class of mothers who do most for God and their country by their devotion to their homes, and for this reason her death is a seeming loss to her church and community. The family and relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this county.
     The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church in Porter at two o'clock Thursday, Jan. 22 Rev. W. H. MILLER officiated.

[Note, Rachel Parker was the former Rachel Morehouse. married to Sherman Parker.]

Gallipolis Journal
Jan 30, 1891
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart Top of Page

Parker, Sherman

Death of Sherman Parker
Mr. Sherman Parker, brother of Mr. Charles Parker and the late Dr. E. W. Parker, died at his home at Palmyra, Neb., Wednesday of last week. Besides a wife he leaves several adult children. Mr. Parker was a native of Springfield township, but moved West many years ago. At the time of his decease he was a member of the state legislature. He was a fine man and had many friends here who will regret his death.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 7, 1909
Vol. XLI, No. 20
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Parkins, Edward R.

     Edward R. Parkins, 84, of Route 2, Patriot, died Thursday at Holzer Medical Center following an extended illness. He retired as a teacher of the Gallia County School in 1962. Born April 14, 1903 in Perry Township in Gallia County, he was a son of the late Lincoln Parkins and Effie Ellen Mossbarger Parkins.
     Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Taylor Parkins; one son, Earl Parkins, Carbon Hills, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. David (Mildred) Harris of Gallipolis, Mrs. Leon (Marinelle) Jeffers of Patriot and Mrs. Bruce (Joan) Buchan of Willowby Hills, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one step grandchildren [sic]. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, one brother and two grandchildren.
     He was a member of Salem Baptist Church; Redmen Lodge; Rodney Grange; Patriot Masonic Lodge; Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus; and Retired Teachers Association. A graduate of Rio Grande College in 1925, he taught at Gate School and Cadmus School, Muskingham County Schools. He was song leader at Salem Baptist Church for many years.
     Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday from Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Lusher and Rev. Ronnie Nicholas. Burial follows in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9- p.m.
Masonic Services will be conducted Saturday, 8 p.m., by Patriot Masonic Lodge.

Gallipolis paper
Thursday, October 15, 1987
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Parkins, Paul W.

     GALLIPOLIS - Paul W. Parkins, 73, Rt. 4, Oak Hill (Centerpoint), died at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Holzer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the past four years.
     Born Feb. 24, 1910, in Perry Township, Gallia County, son of the late Lincoln and Effie Ellen Mossbarger Parkins, he graduated from Cadmus High School in 1928 and attended Rio Grande College for three years. He taught at Boggs School in Perry Township, served in the state fire marshal's office for three years, was a bailiff in Gallia County Common Pleas Court for 12 years, a parole officer in Gallia County Probate Court and a federal investigator.
     A member of Old Bethel Church in Perry Township, he attended Thurman Methodist Church for the past several years. He was a past master of Centerville Masonic Lodge, past patron of Morning Star chapter OES, a member of Gallipolis Elks and Cora grange.
     He married Ruth Stauffer, who survives, on Feb. 25, 1939, at Catlettsburg, Ky. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Kay) Cooper of Jackson; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild; a brother,
Edward of Rt. 2, Patriot; and a sister, Mrs. Luther (Vera) Shelton of Rt. 2, Patriot.
He was also prededed in death by two sisters.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Eddy and Rev. Gerald Brown officiating. Burial will be in Centerpoint Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-9 p.m. today.
     Masonic services will be held in the funeral home at 8 p.m. today by Centerville Masonic Lodge.
Pallbearers will be Steve Jeffers, Leon Jeffers, Albert Stauffer, Dave Harris, Dick Burcham and Bruce Burcham. Honorary pallbearers will be Orville Jones, Bill Cherrington, Benson Jones, Frank Carpenter, Don Rees and John Richards.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 17, 1983
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                              Top of Page

Parkins, Theodore L.

Theo Parkins Passes Away This Morning
One of County's Grand Old Men
Funeral at Bethel at 2 [o'clock] Saturday
     Theodore L. Parkins, one of the noblest men that ever lived in Gallia County, died at 7:15 this morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, C. R. & Katherine Kerr, two and a half miles below Rio Grande and in Perry Township.
     Mr. Parkins, was was 83 last Nov. 6, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday afternoon when getting ready to go to the polls to vote. He soon lapsed into unconsciousness and remained in that condition to the end.
     In accord with his custom, he had done some chopping early in the day and gave no sign of illness, except that he complained of headaches at intervals.

Remembered as "Dore"
     Mr. Parkins possessed a keen mind, was a student and devout Christian and had a flair for writing. Under the name of "Dore" he was for many years a contributor to the columns of the old Gallipolis Journal and his articles were read with interest and appreciated. He was a well rounded, useful and exemplary man, respected, admired and loved.
     He was a son of William and Rebecca Wickline Parkins. His death leaves but one of four brothers, who as the Parkins Quartet, will long be gratefully remembered for their singing in many churches of this county and adjoining counties. The survivor of that group is Rev. Frank Parkins of Columbus and there are three living sisters, Mrs. Flora Mossbarger, a neighbor of the Kerrs; Mrs. Anna Love, Washington State and Mrs. Myrtle Stone, Alabama.
     Mr. Parkins is survived by his faithful and devoted helpmate, who was Margaret Sims and the one daughter. Two daughters died in the last 13 months: Mrs. Mary Carter, Chicago, last March and Mrs. Anna Rose, Cincinnati, in April, last year.
     Funeral services will be held at Bethel M.E. Church in Perry Township, of which Mr. Parkins had been a member since childhood, at 2 o'clock Saturday, with Rev. W.L. Stafford in charge. Burial at the same place by O.E. Elliott.

[Note: Death Certificate...Theodore Lewis Parkins was born 1853; died May 16, 1936; age 83 years, 6 months and 8 days of age. Father born Greenbrier County, VA and mother born Gallia County]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 14, 1936
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Parkins, William

     Rev. William Parkins was born Oct 20, 1826 and died at his residence in Perry township, Gallia Co. O., on July 22, 1882, of an affection of the lungs and heart disease.
     At the age of sixteen he was converted and united with the M. E. Church, at the "Old Emory Class" now on the Thurman Circuit. From the time of his conversion to that of his death, he was a truly devoted christian; ever desirous of performing whatever duties might be assigned him by the Church. The office of Class-Leader he adorned with true consistency nearly 20 years. Was also most of that time Sunday School Superintendent.
     At the time of his death and for many years before, he was a member of Bethel Class; Patriot Circuit, formerly known as the "Old Slagle Class" of whom but few of the pioneer members remain. The grand effects of Bro Parkins christian counsel and sound doctrinal teaching may be seen in the strong body of young people that constitute a majority of the class, including which is his own family of sterling worth, his four sons following closely his example of true piety and christian usefulness.
     He was for many years a licensed local preacher; he traveled Patriot Circuit one year as a supply, during which time, by his fidelity to duty, and his amiable disposition, he endeared himself in the hearts of all. There is no doubt but frequent exposure in all weather sowed the seeds of a long and painful illness, which for many years deprived him of the privileges of the sanctuary. Notwithstanding that he was always so cheerful and patient, and greatly enjoyed the frequent visits of his many christian friends, oft-times the presence of God was manifest in his chamber, among other things, he highly appreciated was the preaching service at his house, occasionally conducted by the writer.
     His experience was rich, his knowledge of the Scriptures was clear, his mind well stored with doctrinal truth; his ardent love of the Scriptures may be inferred from the fact that he read them through 15 times in 14 years. His family Bible recording the respective dates of ech year when commenced and finished.
Just before death his pain was intense. On the morning before his death he remarked, "I am resting in Jesus by naked faith;" also stating that the nearer he approached the river of death the smaller it became; that there was "nothing to fear," the way was clear. He looked upon death as the close of his protracted illness, and longed to enter the christian's promised rest. On the 22d of July he passed away triumphatly into that land in which there will be no pain.
     On July 23d a large concourse of people followed his remains to their resting place in the grave-yard at Bethel. Rev. A. Wiseman preached an appropriate sermon from Re. 3,21. "To him that overcometh, &c."
     He was a tender husband, a wise and loving father, a citizen of solid principle and sterling worth, a devoted christian and a thorough good Methodist. He was for many years a subscriber to the Journal, and was a strong Republican ever since the organization of that party.
     The bereaved family (consisting of wife and seven children, all of whom are converted and are good christian workers) have the sympathy of a very large circle of friends. As our Brother overcame through faith in Christ, so may we all, is the prayer of the writer.
                                                                                         Wm. Pitchford
Gallipolis Journal
Aug 3, 1882
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                           Top of Page

Parmley, Margaret Small

Obituary
     Mrs. Margaret Parmley, widow of the late George Parmley, who was a well known merchant of the Bladen community died Thursday evening, May 29, 1924, from infirmities due to old age.
     Since the death of her husband, August 23, 1919, she made her home with her nephew, Mr. Homer Small, whom she had reared from the age of thirteen months and who was much devoted to her, especially in her declining days. Mrs. Parmley was the daughter of Richard and Mary Small and was born at Pittsburg, Pa., December 15, 1838.
     At the time of her death she had reached the ripe old age of eighty-five years, five months and fourteen days. She migrated from Pittsburg with her parents at the age of nine years and settled at Sample's Landing, below Bladen, which was then a coal mining center.
     She was the last member of the well known Small family, consisting of thirteen children, four sisters and eight brothers having preceded her in death. Among them were Capt. C. R. Small, W. P. Small, Scott Small, Phineas Small and Mrs. Charles R. Simms, all well remembered by the people of Gallia county.
     Mrs. Parmley and her husband were married on October 3, 1864. To this union was born one daughter, Anna Lorena, who died several years ago, shortly after her marriage to Pole Shiveley. Their union was blest with one son, Ernest Shiveley, now residing at St. Louis, Mo. Besides her grandson and nephew, already mentioned, Mrs. Parmley is survived by a host of friends and relatives.
     Mrs. Parmley united with the Bethel M. E. church, fifty-four years ago and held to that faith until death called her.

Do you mourn when another star
shines out from the glorious sky?
Do you weep when the voice of war,
of rage and of conflict die?
Why then should your tears roll down
or your heart be sorely riven,
For another gem in the Savior's crown,
another soul in Heaven.

Funeral services were held at the Mount Zion church, in Waugh Bottom Saturday evening, Rev. Sam Lewis officiating, with burial in the church cemetery in charge of F. L. Stevers. The pall bearers were: J. C. Wills, Chauncey Wise, Arthur Craig, Raymond Craig, Leslie Montgomery and Wiliam Montgomery.

Gallipolis paper
May 29, 1924
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Parry, Evan

Evan Parry Dies
Evan Parry, who lived with his sister, Mary Elizabeth, and brother, James, atop a high hill, the first house beyond Nebo church, died at 8 o'clock this morning. He had been ill. His twin brother, John, died about six years ago. None of the four ever married. All were respected Welsh citizens, and well-to-do.
Funeral will be held at Nebo shortly after 1 o'clock Sunday with Davis & Thomas in charge.

[Note: From death certificate father Thomas Parry; mother Elizabeth Evans; date of death June 23, 1939; burial at Nebo CE. Born 1864 (from cemetery marker)]

Newspaper (prob. June 1939, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Evans file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans.

Parsons, Frances A.

Death of Mrs. A. J. Parsons
     Mrs. Frances A. Parsons, wife of Mr. A. J. Parsons, of this city, died at her home on Vine Street Friday evening at 11:45 of paralysis and in the 58th year of her age. Mrs. Parsons was first taken ill with Pneumonia about six months ago, and when convalescing, a month afterward, was stricken with paralysis. She was taken to her bed at that time, helpless, and never rallied.
     She leaves a husband, and one son, Mr. Charles R. Parsons, foreman of the Bulletin office, to mourn the great loss of a kind and estimable wife and mother.
Mrs. Parsons was a consistent member of the M. E. Church for many years, through all of her long and tedious suffering bore her afflictions with Christian fortitude, and with a faithful unfaltering trust in Him that doeth all things well.
     Her funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence by Rev. P. A. Baker, the burial following at the Pine Street Cemetery, by Undertaker Wetherholt.

The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, May 31, 1893
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Parsons, John W.

Death of John W. Parsons
     John W. Parsons of Bush's Mill, a former steamboatman, who has been an invalid for more than __ years died last Saturday evening of locomoter ataxia, aged 54 years.
     He is survived by his wife, one brother, M. W. Parsons of Chicago and three sisters, Mrs. Eugene Armstrong, Mrs. C. C. Bowyer, and Mrs. Tippett, Pt Pleasant.
     The funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Baptist church at the Waugh Bottom by Rev. E. Sheets and the burial followed - - - - place by Wetherholt.

[Note: Tombstone dates are 1856-1910]

Gallipolis paper
1910
Transcribedby Maxine Marshall

Pashley, Dolores

Dolores Pashley
     Dolores Pashley, 77, of 2701 17th St., died Sept. 11 [1973] in a local hospital. Mrs. Pashley was born on Dec. 31, 1897 in Cora, Ohio and has resided in Everett since 1906. She was a graduate of Everett High School with the class of 1916 and was employed by the West Coast Telephone Company until her retirement shortly after the merger with General Telephone Company.
     She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Parmalee O'Brien of Kailua, Hawaii; a sister, Mrs. Myrl Moore of Vallejo, CA; also seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
     There will be a visitation of friends with Mrs Pashley lying in state in the Gold Room of the Cassidy Funeral Home Thursday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Private interment will be Friday in Evergreen Cemetery[Washington State]. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cassidy Funeral Home.

Everett Daily Herald
Everett Snohomish County, Washington
Sept. 1973
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Pasquale, Julius D.

Julius D. Pasquale
     Julius D. Pasquale, 74, 611 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Holzer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the past several years.
     Born Oct. 12, 1908 at Cincinnati, son of the late Emidio and Marie Pasquale, he moved to Gallipolis from Kenova, WV more than 30 years ago and operated Gallia Refrigeration Co from 1960 until 1977 and Pat's Electronics from 1977 until his death. He was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Kenova Masonic Lodge 110 AF&M. He married Margaret Gustin Sheets, who survives, on July 14, 1936 in Russell, KY.
      Also surviving are three sons, Louis M., Thomas E. and John D. all of Gallipolis, one daughters, Mrs. Tom (Sherry) Milstead of Gallipolis and 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Three brothers also preceded him in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Rev. George Wolffbrandt and Rev. James Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday.
     Masonic services by Centerville Masonic Lodge No. 371 will be held in the funeral home 7 p.m. Friday.
Pallbearers will be Jim Eutsler, Tony Pasquale, Mike Pasquale, Bryan Pasquale, T.J. Pasquale and Louis Pasquale, Jr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gallia County Chapter of the Red Cross or the Heart Fund.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 8, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Patrick, Elmer U.

     Elmer U. (Pat) Patrick, 76, of 622 Third ave., Galipolis, died Sunday at Holzer Medical Center following an extended illness. He was an employee of Gallipolis Auto Auction for 31 years, where he was known as "Mr. Gallipolis Auto Auction."
     Born May 15, 1911 in Ash County, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Winton C. Patrick and Amanda A. Bougasa Patrick.
     Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Ross Patrick. whom he married Feb. 7, 1960 in North Carolina; children Patty Patrick of Charleston, W.Va., William W. Patrick of Portsmouth, Joan Patrick of Portsmouth, and stepson Steve Lee of Charleston, W.Va.; five grandchildren; seven sisters Bessie Greer of Ash County, North Carolina, Bertie Perry of West Jefferson, N.C., Mertie Roten of Mountain City, Tenn., Ottie Carpenter of Lansing, N.C., Della Maxwell of Mountain City, Tenn., Mae Lackey of Portsmouth, and Opal Davis of Kimblesville, Pa. He was preceded in death by two sisters.
     He was a member of the Car Dealers' Association and was a Kentucky Colonel. He attended First Baptist Church of Gallipolis, where services will be conducted Wednesday, 1 p.m., at First Baptist Church, Rev. Joseph Godwin and Rev. Charles Lusher Officiating. Burial follows in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 12, 1987
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                               Top of Page

Patterson, Bert

Bert Patterson, Long Ill, Died Last Evening
Funeral Set For 3 Wednesday; Burial At St. Nicholas.
     Countless friends will be saddened to learn of the passing of O. A. Patterson, 72, Clay Twp. Farmer. The end came at 5:48 least evening at Holzer Hospital and was the result of heart trouble and complications. Mr. Patterson - popularly known as Bert or Bertie Patterson - had been in poor health for several years, seriously ill the past year, and hospital patient since July 12.
     His home was about a mile and a half back of Clay Chapel and his address Bladen R. D. 1. But on account of his condition he and wife had lived since last fall with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Saunders, whose home is a short distance above Clay Chapel.
     Decedent was a son of John and Elizabeth Shaw Patterson and was born May 31, 1871. He was the last of his generation of the family. He married Gussie Sibley, a daughter of the late Ad Sibley.
Surviving besides the wife, and daughter are three grandchildren-so dear to their grandfather -Evaline, Betty Sue and James Carl.
     A short service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Wednesday at the Saunders home. Then the body will be conveyed to St. Nicholas for another service with burial there by C. R. Halley. Friends may call at the Saunders home after 6 o'clock this evening to view the features.
     Mr. Patterson was a man of exemplary character and he commanded not only respect and esteem but also the genuine affection of all who knew him well.

[Note: From Tombstone 1943.]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Patterson, Bertha

     Bertha Patterson, 88, Akron, formerly of Gallia County, died Saturday in Barberton Citizens' Hospital, Barberton. Born Feb. 10, 1898, in Calhoun County, W. Va., daughter of the late John Wesley and Artie Swaggart McCulty, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Patterson, on April 23, 1977.
     Surviving are a son, Ernest Bennett of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Arlena Cottrill of Akron, and Willadean Van Natta of Gainesville, Fla.; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ted McCulty of Gallipolis and Homer McCulty of Columbus.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Gallipolis Tribune
November 24, 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley

Patterson, Elizabeth
Patterson, John B.

Double Funeral
Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, wife of the late John B. Patterson of Clay township, who died on Tuesday of last week, passed away Thursday. A double funeral was held at St. Nicholas Church Sunday, and the services were largely attended by friends and relatives of this worthy aged couple, who were called to the Great Beyond so close together. The interment was made in the church cemetery.

[Note: Dates from stones at St. Nick Cemetery, Clay Township
Elizabeth--1839-1916
John B.--1833-1916]

Gallipolis newspaper
1916
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page

Patterson, John B

     Uncle John B. Patterson, aged 83, one of the finest old men in the county, died at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home back of Angola in Clay Tp. His health had been poor for a good while, and there was a change for the worse week ago today. He was confined to his bed from then on. Death was due to Bright's disease. Shortly before the end came, his son O. A. Patterson said "father, isn't there something I can do for you." With a faint smile on his face, the stricken man replied, "No, Bert, there is nothing more to do; and you have certainly done enuf."
     Mrs. Patterson, who is about 78 years old, is near death's door as a sufferer from tuberculosis. Hope for her recovery is no longer entertained. She, of course, is receiving the same tender care and devotion that her husband received from their faithful son and only living child. Mrs. Patterson's maiden name was Elizabeth Shaw.
     Mr. Patterson was a man of great strength, equal perhaps to two men in some kinds of farm work, and of exemplary habits and fine character. He was a member of the Disciple Church and of the Masonic lodge at Eureka. He was born and had spent his whole life in Clay Tp.
     The late Ira Patterson of Garfield Ave. was a son, and another son James died when about two years old.
     The funeral services were held at St. Nicholas at 12 o'clock today (Thursday,) Rev. Henry Devore of Vinton officiating. Burial by J. W. Stevers under the auspices of the Masons.

[Date from death record. Born 4 April 1833 Died 22 February 1916]

Gallipolis paper
February 22, 1916
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Patterson, Lillie

Lillie Patterson Dies Suddenly
    Mrs. Lillie Augusta Patterson, mother of Mrs. Clyde Saunders, died suddenly at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday following a coronary attack about 30 minutes before. She was 76 years of age and had made her home with her daughter for the past two years. Her health had been failing for about three years.
     Born Aug. 23, 1877, at Racine, she was the daughter of the late Adam E. and Mary Eva Chambers Sibley and came to Chambersburg 70 years ago when her family moved there to reside in the old Sibley homestead.
     Decedent married Otis Alburtus Patterson on Dec. 26, 1900, at Eureka in her home and afterward lived in the Patterson home about two miles back of Clay Chapel until she came to make her home with her daughter. He husband died July 26, 1943. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
     Surviving besides the only daughter, Marjorie Catherine, are three grandchildren, Elma Evelyn Smith, Betty Sue Jeffers, and James Carl Saunders; four great grandchildren, Bryce and Mark Smith and Becky and Pam Saunders. Three brothers, Carl Sibley, Alameda, Calif., Lynn Sibley, San Francisco, and Will Sibley, Apple Grove, W. Va., also survive. Three others, Bert, Dell, and Lawrence, preceded her in death.
     Funeral services will be conducted from the D. J. Waugh Funeral Home on Saturday at 11 a. m. with burial following in St. Nicolas cemetery.
     The body will be at the funeral home where friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Tribune
1953
Transcribed by Lew Casey Top of Page

Patterson, Samuel

Sam Patterson Dies,
Rites Friday
     Samuel Patterson, 88, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at his home at Athalia.
     Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at St. Nicholas Church of Christ in this county. Internment by Hall of Proctorville.
     Decedent is survived by a sister and two brothers; Mrs. Carrie Broyles of Columbus, W.H. Patterson of Toledo and J.H. Patterson of Athalia.

[Note: stone..1857-1946. Death Certificate born: Feb. 20, 1857 Gallia County, Ohio; died Jan 29, 1946 Athalia, Lawrence County, Ohio; 88 years 11 months and 9 days of age. Wife Elizabeth Gillingham.... Parents: Robert J. Patterson and Sarah A. Welling. Burial: St. Nicholas Cemetery, Gallia County]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Patton, Wm. K., Dr.

Dr. Wm. K. Patton and Barbara A. Boston were married in Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 9, 1840. Mr. Patton was born in Quesbec, Canada, in 1816, and settled in this county in 1853. His wife was born in Sunfish, O., Oct. 2d, 1823, and died July 27, 1878. She was the mother of the following children: Catherine L.L., born June 4, 1841, resides in this Tp.; Mary Jane, June 13, 1844, died Nov. 16, 1848; Elizabeth, Oct. 5, 1846, died Nov. 27, 1848. The parents of Mr. Patton were Jno. H. and Elizabeth (Wilson) Patton. His father was born in 1789, and died Jan'y 7, 1834. He was a teacher by occupation. Mr. Patton's mother was born in 1797, and died Aug. 20, 1850; they both died in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Patton's parents were Jacob and Catherine (Risher) Boston. Her father was born in 1788, and died March 12, 1857. Her mother was born March 12, 1786, and died Feb. 11, 1869. Mr. Patton was a physician residing in Mercerville, Ohio. Died April 17, 1889, aged 73 years at time of burial.

Gallipolis Journal
May 1, 1889
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Pauley, A. J.

Former Cook at O.H.E. Died Following Operation
A. J. Pauley, for seventeen years a cook at the O.H. E., and for the past two or three years holding a life job at the Lancaster Boys Industrial School, is dead in Columbus following an operation for appendicitis, at the age of 45. He leaves a widow and one daughter. The remains will be brought to Gallipolis Thursday and will be buried at Mound Hill Friday after services at the Baptist Church by the Rev. Mr. Newton at 10 o'clock.

Gallipolis Tribune
Aug 30, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Pauley, Lillie F.

GOOD WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Arthur Pauley Passed Away Thursday Night
     Mrs. Lillie F. Pauley, wife of Mr. Arthur J. Pauley of 553 4th avenue departed this life at about 30 minutes past midnight, Thursday night. The funeral services will be conducted at her late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. Otto Newton of the First Baptist Church, the interment by Hayward following at Mound Hill cemetery. The pallbearers selected for the occasion are Messrs. Alfred W. Davis, J. T. Soden, Warren Miller, Morris McConnell, Loren Stone and Will A. Thomas.
     Mrs. Pauley had been ill for only ten or eleven days, but it was a struggle with meningitis, complicated with pneumonia and in the prime of life, 40 years of age, she succumbed to her fate and her pure spirit took flight for the eternal city where death and sorrow enter not in.
     Mrs. Pauley was a good woman, a devout Christian lady, a member of the Baptist Church for twenty-five years or more, and an active working member, as long as her health permitted her to be. She was of kindly heart and pleasing ways that brought many admiring friends to her side, and never was friendship better exemplified than during her illness, when all who knew her sought to do her kindness, and for which the survivors of her family feel especially grateful. She suffered intensely and feeling that her sufferings could not be permanently alleviated, she was ready and willing to pass into perfect peace and rest, and was fully conscious of her condition up to last Sunday.
     She was the daughter of Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Mariah Smeltzer. Her mother died 25 years ago and her father made his home with her. She was united in marriage with Mr. Pauley March 31, 1897, and she leaves a daughter, Ruth, a sweet little girl of nine years, at a time when a mother is most needed. She and a desolate husband, sorrowing father, affectionate sister, Mrs. William Belcher, and brothers James and Peter of this city and Amos of Pittsburg, but here at the funeral services, are left to mourn a relative that was near and dear and with whom they had no fault, and of countless friends, whose heads are bowed in grief at their loss. All will have the sympathy of the community, and the whole community feels the loss of so good a woman. Mrs. Teresa Pauley, of Cincinnati, mother of Mr. Pauley and his brother, Mr. Frank Pauley of Columbus, are among those in attendance upon the funeral services from out of town.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday October 10, 1913
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer Top of Page

Pauley, W. J.

W. J. Pauley Dead

W. J. Pauley died at his home in Charleston, W. Va. Saturday, March 23, 1912, aged 71 years. He was a veterinary surgeon and was a resident of Gallipolis for many years. He was the father of Arthur Pauley of this city and leaves a wife and eight children,.

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 4, 1912
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Pearson, Shirley Louise

Shirley Louise Pearson, wife of Lewis Pearson, and daughter of Mrs. Charles E. Broyles, died at her home in this city Sunday morning. She was a fine young lady 25 years of age, and had been ill for some months. Besides her husband and mother, she leaves a brother, Mr. Harry Broyles of Akron. The funeral Services were Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Robert Pierce, the interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.

[Note: Date of death: 9 July 1921; no tombstone]

Gallipolis newspaper
July 1921
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Peck, Zelma M.

Zelma Margaret Peck, 48, Rt. 1, Ewington, died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday in Scenic Hills Nursing Center.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Polly Throne of Ewington; two sons, Rosco of Port Clinton and Robin; a daughter, Violet Peck; three brothers, Jack and William both of Ewington, and Tony of Dayton; and two sisters, Virginia Chaffin of Logan, W. Va. and Marie Beasley of Pamona, Calif. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with the Rev. Thomas Rhodes officiating. Burial will be at Brush Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

[Note: From cemetery records b. 2/19/1935 d. 2/11/1984]

Gallipolis paper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Penn, Helen Foster

Mrs. Penn, 45, Claimed
     Mrs. Helen Foster Penn, 45, related in this county, died at her home, 219 Center Street, Princeton WV at 11:00 p.m. Friday. She had been in failing health for several months.
     Mrs. Penn was born on 30 December 1915 in Huntington to the late William H. and Emma Sawin [Swain] Foster. Her marriage to Dr. Frank Penn took place at Pearlsburg VA on 13 December 1938, and he died several years ago. She is survived by two sons, Frank II and Terry at home.
     Mrs. Penn was a member of the Princeton Methodist Church. Gallia County relatives are two aunts and an uncle, Mrs. Ella Houck and Mrs. Edith Notter, both of Rt. 1, Crown City, and John Foster of Crown City. The late Dr. N. Howard Foster and Hobart L. Foster were uncles.
     Services will be held at the Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton at 10:00 a.m. Monday. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday under the direction of the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home

[Note: The sons mentioned were Frank's sons from a previous marriage.]

The Gallia Times
Saturday, 6 May 1961, p. 1
Submitted by Eve Hughes Top of Page

Pennington, Benjamin

     GALLIPOLIS - Benjamin H. (Benie) Pennington, Jr., 71, Rt., 1, Jefferson, N.C., formerly of Rt. 2, Patriot, died Friday morning at his daughter's residence. Born March 7, 1912, at Salt Rock, W. Va., son of the late Benjamin and Azinna Morrison Penington, he was a World War II veteran and former Gallipolis police officer.
     Surviving are his wife, Viola Lambert Pennington, a daughter, Mrs. Benita Gail Petrie of Jefferson, a half-sister, Mrs. Peggy Crittendon of Logan, W. Va.; and two half-brothers, Clifford Penning and Joe Pennington, both of Logan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tueday in McDaniel Crossroads Church.
     Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, near Gage. Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. Monday. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 4464.

[Note: Died Aug 19, 1983]

Gallipolis paper
1983
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Perkins, Leroy

Death of Leroy Perkins
     Mr. Leroy Perkins died at Yellowtown Friday night, July 26, 1907, after a long illness of tumor of the liver. He was a native of Harrison township and had lived all his life in this county. His wife was formerly Miss Ella Porter, daughter of the late Hibbard Porter, and she with two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Thierry and Mrs. Francis Porter survive him. He also leaves his aged parents and grandmother.
     He was an honorable gentleman, a kind and indulgent father and a good neighbor and citizen and left a host of friends to mourn his death.
     The funeral was held at Macedonia Church Sunday afternoon by Rev. Massie and the attendance was very large. Interment at same place by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, August 2, 1907
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Perkins, Thomas Jefferson

T. J. Perkins Dies Suddenly
     Funeral services for Thomas Jefferson Perkins, 70, who was found lying dead in a barn at his home atop the Brothers Hill near this city Monday night, were held Wednesday afternoon at Ohio Chapel by Rev. Wade Radford of Pleasantville, former pastor there, with interment in Mound Hill Cemetery.
     Body of Mr. Perkins was found by his wife, Mrs. Myrtie Jones Perkins , who became alarmed over his prolonged absence from their home. He had suffered a heart attack while during the evening chores.
     A native of Harrison Township, Perkins was the son of the late John and Caroline Perkins. He and Mrs. Perkins was married April 23, 1902 and they became the parents of Marjorie, wife of Charles Bane, Merrill Perkins of the State Highway Department; Kathleen,wife of John Evans and Kenneth, at home. He was quite active in neighborhood affairs, was a former teacher and member of Eureka Masonic Lodge.

[Note: stone - 1867-1937. Death Certificate: Born: Aug. 19, 1867; died Sept. 20, 1937...70 years 1 month and 1 day of age. Parents: John Perkins and Caroline Rhodearmous]

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

Perry, Carolyn S.

     Carolyn S. Perry, 28, Chauncey, formerly of Vinton, died Sunday in Athens. Born in Gallipolis, daughter of James L. and Betty Crouse Davis of Rt. 2, Vinton, she was a 1976 graduate of North Gallia High School.
     Surviving are two daughters, Cathy and Misty, both at home; a son Brian, at home; a brother, Ronald Davis of Vinton and grandparents, Mrs. Martha Crouse of Gallipolis and Paul W. Davis of Bidwell.
     Private services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Jagers and Sons Funeral Home, Athens, with the Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. Burial will be in McDougal Cemetery, Athens County. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to favorite charities.

[Note: Born Oct. 27, 1957; died Aug. 17, 1986]

Galliplis Daily Tribune
Aug 19, 1986 Pg. 3
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Persinger, Maude

Maude Persinger
     Maude F. Persinger, W. Chickamauga Park Road, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Holzer Medical Center following a brief illness. Born March 23, 1908, Clay Township, she was a daughter of Wiley and Sarah Frances (Hill) Angel.
     She was a long time resident of Gallia County, a member of home Council and a 4-H leader for more than 20 years. She attended the First Baptist Church in her early years. She married Lewis (Shag) Persinger on Aug. 28, 1925 in Huntington. He preceded her in death in March 1968.
     Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. Hugh (Eleanor) Setterfield, Centerville; Mrs. E.G. (Dorothy) Parsons, Chillicothe; Mrs. C.S. (Jean) Stottlemyer, Wabash, IN; Mrs. Adelbert (Janis) Young, Lake Luzerna, NY and Mrs. Roy (Julia) Mullins, Gallipolis; one son Master Sgt. Lewis David Persinger, Martinez, GA; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     A daughter, Mrs. Lucy Hinkle, preceded her in death in 1970. Seven brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
     Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m at the Pine Street Cemetery. Rev. Alfred Holley will officiate. Burial will be at the Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Charles Setterfield, Lewis E. Persinger, Dennis Eugene Layne, William Hinkle III, Terry Fisher and David Clark.

Gallipolis Paper
No date---died Dec. 1983
Submitted by F.K. Brown

Peters, Clarence

     Clarence C. Peters, 90, a resident of Cheshire, died at 1:50 a.m. Sunday in Veterans Memorial Hospital, Pomeroy. He had been in failing health the past six years and hospitalized the past three weeks.
During the past five years, he had made his home with a daughter and son-in-law, Scotty and Lorene Lucas, Cheshire.
     He was born May 9, 1888, in Lecta (Lawrence County, Mason Twp.) son of the late Jeptha and Ortensay Higgins Peters. He married Goldie Swisher on Jan. 1, 1911, at Little Kyger. She preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 1970. Mr. Peters was an employee of the New York Central Railroad at Hobson having retired in 1956 after 34 years service.
     He is survived by three sons and five daughters; Vaughan, Columbus; Mrs. Isis Scott, Mt. Sterling, Ohio; Earl, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Georgia Garrison, Akron; Mrs. Bernice Will, Whittier, Calif.; Archie, Elk Grove, Calif.; Mrs. Christine Dudding, Nitro, W. Va., and Mrs. Lorene Lucas, Cheshire. Seventeen grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren survive.
     Five brothers and four sisters survive; Marcus, Lester and Stacy, all of Springfield; Stanley, Mutual, Ohio; Rev. Erman Peters, Florida; Mrs. Ercel (Esta) Niday, New Carlisle, Ohio; Mrs. Sarah Myers, South Charleston, Ohio; Mrs. Roy (Lottie) Hughel, Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Lucy Gardner, Urbana. Two brothers, Willie and Curtis, preceded him in death.
     Mr. Peters joined Okey Chapel Church near Lecta at age 18. He moved to Cheshire in 1920, and became a member of the Cheshire Baptist Church. He has served as church superintendent, teacher and trustee of the Cheshire Baptist Church, and owned an honorary lifetime deacon membership.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Cheshire Baptist Church with Rev. Alfred Holley and Rev. William Uber officiating. Burial will be in Gavel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the services. Pallbearers will by Terry Lucas. Brian Lucas, Gary Peters, Rick Dudding, Jerry Scott, Ronald Will, all grandsons of Mr. Peters.

Gallipolis tribune
February 12, 1979
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                               Top of Page

Petrie, William

Wm. Petrie Dies At Crown City
Funeral Is Set For 2 Friday At Good Hope Church
     William Petrie, who was in his 83rd year, died at 1:30 this morning at his home close to Crown City. He had been in poor health a good while. He had long been a resident of that community and his age was 82 years, 2 months, 1 day.
     Funeral will be held at Good Hope Church at 2 p.m. Friday, with Rev. Mr. Harding, Methodist pastor at Crown City, in charge. Burial there by F.L. Stevers.
     Decedent is survived by his wife, Carrie Petrie; a son, Leslie, by a former marriage; a grandson, William Dent Petrie, all of Crown City. Other survivors are two brothers, John of Alexandria, Ohio, and Edward Petrie of Rodney, and a sister, Mrs. Jane Ashworth of Milton, W.Va.
     Mr. Stevers will take the body back to Petrie at 1 p.m. Thursday and friends may call thereafter.

[Note: From Death Certificate - 17 Oct 1864 - 18 Dec. 1946]

Gallipolis paper
Date unknown - 1946
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

Phillips, Benjamin

Phillips Rites Will Be Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Benjamin Phillips, 83, who died Saturday, will be held at the home of his daughter, Miss Florence Phillips, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. H. M. Smith officiating. Burial will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by his nephew, W. W. Phillips, Ironton.
Born May 16, 1863, decedent married the former Jennie Keller January 17, 1885, who died March 19, 1920, and to this union five children were born: Fred Phillips, who died at 11 years of age; Clyde Phillips, Gallipolis; Mrs. Ethel Shaver, Gallipolis; Charles Phillips, Columbus; and Miss Florence Phillips. A sister, Mrs. Ernest Spear, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.

[Note: From death certificate date of death April 12, 1947; father Peter Phillips; mother Mary Jane Patterson.]

Newspaper (prob. April 1947, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Stormont file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Phillips, Charles F.

County Game Warden Dies in Hospital
Charles F. Phillips Succumbs Thursday Afternoon to Baffling Malady
     Charles F. Phillips, 58, for four years county fish and game protector, died at Holzer hospital Thursday afternoon. He had been in poor health for sometime, suffering from a disease that baffled some of the best doctors in the country.
     A son of Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips, he was born and reared near Northup. On Aug. 15, 1903, he married Sonora Alice Williams who, with sons, Marshall and Merrill Phillips, survives him, as do brothers J. Wesley, Will W., Reuben and Jehu Phillips and sisters, Mrs. Robert Price and Mrs. Pearl Winters of Wellston.
     Prior to his appointment as game warden, Mr. Phillips was engaged in the shoe business here. Active in church circles, he was a member of the board of stewards of the Methodist church in this city, and a Mason, Eastern Star, Royal Neighbors and a charter member of the Modern Woodmen.
     Funeral services were at the Methodist church here Sunday afternoon by Rev. H. H. Wilbur, interment following in Mound Hill cemetery.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth January 26, 1878; date of death July 9, 1936; mother Margaret Carter.]

Newspaper (prob. July 1936, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Stormont file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Phillips, Charles Ross

Death Claims Ross Phillips, Shortly Before Noon Hour
     C. Ross Phillips, local time-keeper for the state highway department, died at 11:45 this forenoon at his home 1150 Second. The news is certain to startle his numerous friends in all parts of the county, although many of them may have heard of his having suffered a stroke soon after retiring last night. Yesterday he had worked and seemed better than usual and was in jovial spirits at bedtime.

In His 57th Year
     Shortly after that, or about 10 o'clock, he said to Mrs. Phillips, "Something terrible has happened.," Then he quickly lapsed in to unconsciousness and was beyond the help of the two physicians summoned to his side.
     Mr. Phillips was born near Kerr Station and would have been 57 next July. Most of his life was spent around Bidwell. He was married twice, his first wife, Nora Ward of Morgan, having died Oct. 9. 1932.
The Phillips family moved to Gallipolis ab9out 14 years ago and nearly all that time he was connected with the highway department.
     Of the first marriage two sons survive, Ward Phillips, manager of the Nelsonville branch of Covert's, and Clarence Phillips, teaching at Stoutsville.
     Mr. Phillips is also survived by his second wife who was Mable Raynor Powell. There are two brothers, Joe Phillips of Bidwell and Will Phillips of Porter.
     He was a member of the First Baptist church, Modern Woodmen and American Mechanics. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but services will be held at the Baptist church Sunday and interment will be made at Vinton Memorial Park by J. S. Coleman of Bidwell.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date

Charles Ross Phillips
     Charles Ross Phillips was born July 30, 1883 at Kerr, Ohio, youngest son of the late William and Helen Delile Phillips. Departed this life Marcy 7, 1940, aged 56years, 87 months, and 7 days. Except for short periods of time in Columbus, where he was motorman of a street car, his entire life was spent in Gallia County. He was engaged in farming, until he became an employee of the State Highway Department in 1926 doing various kinds of work, being at the time of his death, timekeeper and for a time assumed the duties of Supt. Of State Highway of Gallia County in connection with his other work.
     Feb. 14, 1906 he was married to Nora Ward, who passed to the Great Beyond Oct. 6, 1932. To them were born two sons, Grant Ward Phillips, of Nelsonville, Ohio, and Clarence William Phillips, of Stoutsville, Ohio.
     His chief concern was to give his boys a chance in life and no sacrifice was too great to make or promote this. In this he was devotedly aided by the mother and his widow, Mabel Powell Phillips, who gave herself so ably and unselfishly to the task.
     Reared by devout parents, in early manhood he was converted to the Cause of Christianity and became a member of the Brick Baptist Church near Bidwell, Ohio, and later transferred his membership to the Gallipolis First Baptist Church. He was a member of Jr. Mechanics and Modern Woodman's Lodge.
Besides the bereaved ones all ready mentioned he leaves one grandson, Charles Richard, son of Ward, two step-grandchildren, Esther and Norma Powell, a step brothers, Joseph and William Phillips, of near Bidwell are the only surviving members of the immediate family, the only sister preceding him 18 years ago. Many nieces and nephews knew Uncle Ross as a kind and sympathizing friend. A short time before her death his sister, Lilie B. Hesse wrote a poem from which Ross received much comfort and from which his loved ones may gather consolation.

To Those Left Behind
In My Father's house are many mansions, He has gone to prepare a place for me,
I soon may go to be with Him There His Glory I shall see.

And then I shall be happy, No pain or sickness I shall see,
Just to be with Jesus over there Is good enough for me.

But you who are left behind, I know you will lonesome be,
But just trust Jesus and live for Him, And you too his face shall see.

And I will be waiting for you, To welcome you over Home,
Where we will never part again, And who ever will may come.

We, as friends and relatives, are deeply pained with the loss of this dear one, yet we are consoled when we know that he has left behind all of his earthly trials and troubles and that he has entered that Heavenly Home where sorrow and pain are unknown.
Quiet and unassuming, he was a man of deep conviction. He was known to have been ready and willing to forgive a wrong and return good for evil. A true friend who stood the test, a fine-
Card of thanks.

[Note: Mar. 7, 1940 Vinton Memorial]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page

Phillips, Clarence
Wray, Otis

Continue Dragging For Bodies of Two
Dragging for the bodies of Otis (Sherry) Wray, 27, and Clarence Phillips, 20, who drowned Tuesday night in the Ohio River below Bladen, continued today. Wray, a War Veteran, was the son of Grant and Bessie Ward Wray, who live at Bethel, back of Bladen. Three brothers also survive.
Phillips was the son of Chauncey and Grace Phillips, who reside on Horse Creek. The double drowning was reported to county and state authorities here early Wednesday morning and the search began immediately. The tragedy occurred when a boat in which the two were riding on the Ohio River turned over, tossing the two victims, as well as a brother of Clarence, Paul Phillips, 17, into the water. Paul managed to swim to shore.

[Note for Clarence Phillips: Buried Swan Creek Cemetery, Ohio Twp. - from stone 1927 - 1948]

[Note for Otis Wray: Buried Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp. - from stone 9/17/1920 - 8/3/1948]

Gallipolis paper
Date August 1948
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Phillips, Edward P.

In Memory
In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Edward P. Phillips, who passed away April 3, 1946.

   This day brings back sad memories
   Of a loved one gone to rest
   And those who think of him each day
   Are the ones who loved him best.
   A happy home we once enjoyed
   How sweet the memory still;
   But death has left a loneliness
   The world can never fill.
   God took him, it was his will
   But in our hearts he liveth still.

Sadly missed by wife and daughters.

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Phillips, Elizabeth Evans

Mrs. Thomas Phillips Dead
Pomeroy Democrat
     Mrs. Thomas Phillips, nee Miss Elizabeth Evans, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, July 11, 1859 and passed away at her home in Syracuse, May 25, 1912, after an lingering illness from a complication of diseases.
     She was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas J. Phillips, October 10, 1893, at Racine, Ohio by Rev. Jos. Clark of the M. E. church.
She is survived by her husband and two sisters; Mrs. Morgan Dean, of Syracuse and Mrs. Sarah J. Powell, of Portland, Oregon.
     The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. F. Snoots of the M. E. church assisted by the Syracuse Rebeka lodge and the remains were laid to rest in the Syracuse town cemetery.

Gallipolis Journal
June 5, 1912
Vol. 94 , NO. 12
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                          Top of Page

Phillips, Etta H.

MRS. ANDREW PHILLIPS
Died March 6, Aged 43--A Most Estimable Woman Eureka Cor.
     The death angel has visited our community and home and taken from us a loved one. Etta H. Phillips was born August 30, 1866, died March 6, 1910, aged 43 years, 6 months, and 6 days. She was the daughter of John and Mary Trowbridge and was united in marriage to Andrew Phillips August 30, 1885.
     To this union ten children were born: Willie, John, Gilbert, Clyde, Chauncey, Erie, Cecil. and one daughter, Zelma, and Arnold and Fred having preceeded her to that better world. She also leaves to mourn their loss a husband, 4 sisters and 3 brothers: Mrs. Susan Hale of Bladen, Mrs. Hattie Warden of Mercerville, Mrs. T. W. Gilmore of Clotheir, W. Va., and Mrs. John Bodimer of Clipper Mill, Mr. Jacob Trowbridge of Bladen, and Wesley and Ernest of Milford, Iowa.
     She was converted and united with the Bethel M. E. Church under Rev. Haddock, 27 years ago. She has been a faithful Christian and a kind and loving wife and mother. She bore her suffering patiently and told her friends not to talk to her of death for she was not going to die. She will be missed at home and abroad. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

Finished then thy new creation
Pure and Spotless let us be;
Let us see they great salvation
Perfectly restored in thee;
Changed from glory into glory
Till in heaven we take our place;
Till we cast our crown before thee
Lost in wonder, love and praise.

The funeral took place at Mt.Zion Church, Rev. F. H. Daily officiating. Interment by Myers.

[Note: Stone @ Mt. Zion Cemetery, Ohio Township]

Gallipolis newspaper
March 1910
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Phillips, Lando

Lando Phillips Dies Suddenly While Chopping
     Lando Phillips, aged 60, died about 10:30 this morning of a heart attack at his home on Mill Creek. He was chopping wood when stricken and had been apparently about as well as usual.
     Mr. Phillips was born May 4, 1880, in Harrison tp. and was a son of Daniel and Jemima Harbour Phillips. The family moved to Milton, W. Va., in 1915 and lived there till 1933 when Lando moved to Gallipolis.
Decedent united with the Harrison F. W. Baptist church when quite young and lived a consistent Christian life.
     Surviving are his wife, Lilly Roberts Phillips; sisters, Mrs. W. H. Rayburn of Gallipolis and Mrs. E. D. Lightner of Springfield; brother, Dr. D. M. Phillips of Ironton. He was a kind and affectionate husband and brother and liked by all who knew him.
     Funeral will be held on Wednesday, probably at 2 o'clock, at the Rayburn home at 927 Second avenue. Burial at Pine Street cemetery by A. E. Tope.

[Note: From death certificate date of death December 16, 1940.]

Newspaper (prob. December 1940, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Stormont file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Phillips, Lee

In Memory
     On June 12, 1922, the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Phillips and took away their beloved son and brother, Lee Phillips, son of W. W. and Ella (Layne) Phillips. He was born in Gallia County and departed this life aged 4 months and 13 days. He was a victim of colitis. He was sick just one day when God called him home to live with Him.
     Though the reaper called him so early in life we have the assurance that all is well with him for he has gone to meet his Savior. He leaves to mourn their loss, father and mother, five sisters, Rena, Elsie, Eva and Lemma at home, and Minnie E Fulks of Crown City, and two brothers, Lew and Fred at home.
     The funeral services were held Tuesday at Mt. Zion by Rev. Samuel Lewis and he was laid to rest by Undertaker Lee Stevers.
                         Dearest brother, thou has left us,
                         and our loss we deeply feel;
                         There is sorrow in our hearts

Gallipolis paper
June 12, 1922
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                        Top of Page

Phillips, Mary V.

Mary V. Phillips
     Mary V. Phillips, 89, Crown City, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 1995 in Holzer Medical Center. Born Aug 6, 1906 in Ohio Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late Dr. John T. and Anna Maude Waugh Mooney, she was a homemaker and a member of the Gallipolis Pentecostal Church.
     She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lew Phillips; a son, Paul Phillips; two daughters, Bonnie and Carol Faye; and three brothers Tyler Mooney, Lawrence Mooney and Loren Mooney.
     Surviving are four sons, Leslie Phillips of Brunswick, Charles Richard Phillips of Gallipolis, James Phillips of Wheelersburg, and Roger Phillips of Crown City; five daughters, Lillian Sayre of Columbus, Glenna Cox of Henderson, W. Va., Norma Jean Angel and Kathleen Halley, both of Crown City, and Doris Sheets of Gallipolis; 32 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren; a brother, Forrest Mooney of Huntington, W. Va.; and four sisters, Geneva Henderson of Orlando Fla., Virginia Nicholes and Beulah Doss, both of Rome, and Norma Nicholes of Columbus.
     Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home, with Rev. George Halley officiating. Burial will be in the swan Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Phillips, William

William Phillips Rites Set Today
     William Phillips, long in poor health, died Saturday p.m. at his home a short distance above the mouth of Swan Creek. He would have been 78 years old on May 17.
     Funeral services are being held this afternoon at the Swan Creek Baptist Church, in charge of Rev. Oma Williams, burial by C.R. Halley.
     Mr. Phillips, a well-known resident of Ohio Twp., is survived by his wife, Ella Layne Phillips and these eight children: Lewis and Fred Phillips, Mrs. Donald Ours, Mrs. Charles Fulks and Mrs. Stanford Layne, all of Bladen; Carl Phillips, living at the parental home; Mrs. Lemma Smith and Mrs. Eva Dickey, both of Athens.

[Note from stone: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Ohio Twp. 1870 - 1948]

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

Piatt, Robert

Robert Piatt Dead

Robert Piatt, 76, died June 17, 1926, at Mercerville. Funeral services were at the Bethlehem church Sunday morning by Rev. Cremeens.

[Note: Death certificate states: B.2 July 1842 - D.17 June 1926. Buried Bethlehem Cem - Father John Piatt]

Gallipolis paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Pickett, Alice

Mother of Thirteen Dies
Mrs. Alice Pickett, 75, widow of Albert Pickett died Saturday night at her home north of Crown City.
Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at Swan Creek M. E. Church by Rev. Tracy Martindale, interment following in the churchyard cemetery.
Surviving her are 13 sons and daughters, Mrs. Virginia Irby of Des Moines, Iowa; Clyde, Marion, William, Ithamar, Ralph and Morris Pickett, Mrs. Georgia Lemon, Huntington; Roy Pickett, Crown City; Mrs. Evelyn Alphin, Ironton; Mrs. Steve Clark, Gallipolis; Ruby and Floyd Pickett at home.

[Note: dates from stone at Swan Creek cemetery, Ohio Twp., 1863-1938]

Gallipolis newspaper
1938
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Obituary
     In memory of Alice (Trobridge) Pickett, who was born in Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio, April 16, 1863, departed this life at her home near the place of her birth, Saturday evening, June 4, 1938, being at that time 75 years, 2 months and 18 days of age.
     Her illness was of several months duration and she tenderly cared for by her children and neighbors. She was the daughter of Ferguson and Ruth Trobridge, early pioneers and honored citizens of this community.
     In 1881, she was united in marriage to Albert E. Pickett, who preceded her in death in 1930. Twelve children were born of this union, their eldest son, Orville, died about forty years ago. The surviving children are Virgie Irby of Perkin, Illinois; Clyde Pickett of Caledonia, Ohio; William and Ruby Pickett of Buda, Illinois; Ralph Pickett ad Georgia Leman of Huntington, WV; Morris Puckett of Chesapeake, Ohio; Edna Clark of Gallipolis, Ohio; Mrs. Evelyn Coffman of Ironton, Ohio; and Ray and Joe Pickett of Crown City, Ohio.
     Mrs. Pickett was a member of Victory [?] Baptist Church for many years and lived the example of an exemplary Christian. She was of a quiet, retiring disposition and devoted to her home and family. In her death the community has lost a good neighbor and a friend in time of need.

[Note: Buried in Swan Creek in Guyan Township.]

Gallipolis Paper
June 4, 1938
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Pickett. Lucy

In Memory
Lucy Pickett
     Lucy Pickett. daughter of Libni H. and Harriett Pickett, died March 18, 1933, at her home in Crown City, aged 76 years, leaving one sister, Mrs. Laura Layne of Proctorville, Ohio, R. 1, and a number of neices and nephews to mourn her demise.

Card of Thanks - I desire to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of Crown City and vicinity for their kindness to my sister, Lucy Pickett, during her stay in Crown City; I thank the children of Crown City for their kindness and thank the people also for their kindness during her sickness and death; thank the nurses and undertaker and those that helped at the burial and those that furnished cars; thank all that helped in any way and thank the Lord for so many kind hearts in the little village of Crown City.
                                   Her sister, Laura Layne
                                   Proctorville, O., R. 1

[Note: Blake Cemetery, Ohio Twp tombstone birth date 1857]

Gallipolis paper
March 18, 1933
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Pierce, Albert

Albert Pierce Claimed Today
Rites Set Thursday For Veteran Farmer
     Albert Pierce, 87, longtime farmer at Teens Run and on the Lower River Rd., died at 1:10 AM today at his home in Rio Grande, where he had resided for the past four years. He had been ill for more than a year and confined to his home for the past few weeks.
     Born Nov. 6, 1862, on Teens Run, to Archelus and Mary Cubbage Pierce, the decedent was a railroad employee in Bloominton, Ill., a half-century ago. Two events important in his life happened in Bloominton: (1) he met Louise Van Buskirk, whom he later married-she survives after 35 years of being his wife; and (2) he became a Mason just 50 years ago, and he is now a member of Morning Dawn Lodge, Gallipolis.     Both Mr. and Mrs. Pierce were members of the OES in Bloominton, even up to the time of his death.
     Besides the widow, there is only one other surviving relative in Gallia County: Mrs. E. N. Tarrier, a second cousin, wife of the Bidwell postmaster.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday in the Wetherholt Funeral Home, the Rev. Phillip Scott, pastor of the Simpson Chapel Methodist Church (of which decedent was a member), officiating. Burial will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery.

[Note: from death certificate d. 2 May 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount

Pierce, Archelaus

Oldest Resident Dead.
     Mr. Archelaus Pierce, the oldest resident in Gallia county, passed away Sunday morning at his home in Clay township. Had he lived until Sept. 6, Mr. Pierce would have attained the age of 97.
     All of his family have preceded him in death save two sons--Edward of Pittsburg and Albert at home. Mr. Pierce was born in Mecklenburg, N. Y., and came to Gallia county some 70 years ago, residing first in the Cheshire neighborhood and later locating in Clay township, where he had lived for more than helf a century. Mr. Pierce was a most interesting old gentleman and could tell many interesting experiences of pioneer days in the Ohio valley. He had been quite feeble for a number of years.
      The funeral services were held at Clay Chapel Tuesday afternoon.

[Note: Dates from stone at Clay Chapel Cemetery, Clay Twp.: Born: 4 Sep 1817, Died 30 Aug 1914]

Gallipolis newspaper
August 1914
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                            Top of Page

Pierce, Wm.

Death of Wm. Pierce
Squire William Pierce, of Angola whose sickness has been frequently mentioned died last night at his father’s residence after a long illness with fever. He was unmarried but a gentleman highly regarded by all who knew him. He was a prominent Odd Fellow and that order will have charge of his burial tomorrow. He was one of the best men in the county.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
26 Dec 1896
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Pincelli, Dorothy

Dorothy Pincelli
     ALBANY - Dorothy Pincelli, 76, Albany, died Friday, March 19, 1993 at Holzer Medical Center.
Born in Albany, daughter of the late Pearl and Ollie Kenney Coe, she was a graduate of Albany High School and a housewife. She was also a graduate of Lillian Johnson Beauty Academy, Columbus, and was a member of the Albany VFW Auxiliary, Pearl Chapel United Methodist Church and the American Association of Retired Persons.
     Surviving are her husband, O.D. Pincelli; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Norman Wires of Albany; a son, Robert Pincelli of Columbus; two grandchildren; a brother, Roger Coe of Albany; and two cousins. She was also preceded in death by four aunts and an uncle.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, Albany, with the Rev. Jim Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Alexander Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. VFW Auxiliary services will be conducted in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Monday.

Sunday Times-Sentinel
Gallipolis, Ohio
March 21, 1993
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page

Pinney, Cora

Death of Mrs. Pinney
Mrs. Cora Pinney, widow of the late Edward Pinney, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ramsey, near Evergreen, last Sunday evening, aged 36 years. She had been sick about a year with lung trouble. Besides her parents she leaves a son, about 16 years of age, two brothers, James and Wilbert Ramsey, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Neal. She was a kind hearted lady, and indulgent mother and was loved and respected by a host of friends who will be grieved by her death. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. McBride. Interment following at the Long Cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 30, 1903
Transcribed by Jan Rader

Pitrat, Charles F.

Death of Charles F. Pitrat
     The above announcement will be received by our readers with more than ordinary regret and sorrow. To know him was to love him. Of delicate mould, fair, tender as a woman, amiable and sweet in disposition, inoffensive as an infant, kind and considerate to all, he seemed to be utterly without an enemy on earth. He was one of the three children of the late Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Pitrat, of Buffalo, W. Va., none of whom survive, but his brother, Will A. Pitrat, of Kansas City, at whose residence he passed away, Sunday morning, April 9th, 1893, after an illness with pneumonia of only nine days.
     Mr. Pitrat came here about 1877, and went into business with the late firm of Jerman Bovie & Co., and continuing, until that firm dissolved and was merged into that of Henking Bovie & Co., in which company he was still a partner, occupying the responsible position in their branch house, of manager of the financial deparment(sic), of Bovie Heddens & Co., of Kansas City, at the time of his death.
     He was born at Buffalo, W. Va., September 13, 1853, and hence was less than forty years of age, in the prime of his manhood and mental ability, and with every promise of long years of usefulness and honor before him.
     His remains were forwarded to Gallipolis, and were met by the Order of Elks at the depot of the C. H. V. & T. R. R., at noon to-day (Wednesday) and escorted to the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. C., W,. Henking, on State street, where the funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at half-past two o'clock, by Rev. F. P. Lutz of St. Peters Church, the burial following at Mound Hill by Hayward & Son, under the auspices of the Order of Elks, of which he was an esteemed member , and of which, sad to say, he was the second member, here, to die.

"Death lies on him like an
untimely frost,
Upon the sweetest flower of
all the field."

Gallipolis Journal
April 12, 1893
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

Plymale, David (Pete)

Mr. Plymale, 65, succumbs
     David (Pete) Plymale, 65, of 2001 Chatham Ave., Gallipolis, died at 7 a.m. today in Holzer Medical Center. Mr. Plymale had been in failing health the past month.
     A retired boilermaker, Mr. Plymale was born Dec. 25, 1907, in Gallia County, son of the late Divers and Lola Belcher Plymale. He is survived by one son, Garland (Chic) Plymale, Gallipolis. Two grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive.
     The following sisters survive: Harold (Mary) Angel, Gallipolis; Mrs. Clarence (Mae) Barcus, Gallipolis; Mrs. Von (Olive) Hill, and Mrs. Ernie (Kate) McKibbins, both of Westerville. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
     He spent all his life in Gallia County. He was a member of the Boilermakers Union, Local 105.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Everett Delaney officiating. Burial will be in Mina Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday.

Unknown publication
10/2/1973
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI Top of Page

Plymale, Esther

Esther Plymale
     Esther B. Plymale, 85, Pine Crest Care Center, formerly of 27 Portsmouth Road, Gallipolis, died Thursday, April 22, 1993 at Holzer Medical Center. She was a retired Bell Telephone operator and a member of Telephone Pioneers and the Bell Chapel Church.
     The daughter of the late Ira and Ella Baker Chick, she was born December 27, 1907 in Gallipolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, David Plymale and Samuel Clonch and two sisters, Irene Delaney and Carrie Chick.
     Survivors include one son, Garland Plymale; two grandchildren, Sherry Bergdoll and Richard Plymale; two great grandchildren, Chris and Charles Plymale, and one sister Eulah McConnehea, all of Gallipolis.
     Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Unroe officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery.

Unknown publication
4-23-1993
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Plymale, Hugh

Hugh Plymale Dead
Well Known Citizen Passes After Several Years of Suffering
     Mr. Hugh Plymale died at noon Friday, March 12, 1920, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Porter, near Thivener. About fourteen years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, which affected his right side and from which he never recovered but resulted in a general decline of health until the end came.
     Before his illness he was quite active in the affairs of his community, for several years serving as Justice of the Peace of Clay Township, was postmaster at Thivener, ran a genearl store and was interested with his brother in the flouring mill which was then operated at the same place. He was an active member of the Elizabeth Chapel Christian church for many years and was respected by all who knew him.
     He was the son of the late Hugh and Catherine Cottrell Plymale and was born in this county March 29, 1849. He leaves beside his wife to whom he was married fifty-one years ago the following children:
Mrs. E. A. Porter of Canton, Mont., W. E. Plymale of Detroit, Mich., J. G., H. C., and M. E. of Canton, Mont., Mrs. C. C. Porter of Clay Tp., Mrs. F. M. Boster of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. E. C. Stiger of Green Tp. He is also survived by a sister Mrs. Louise Bay of Huntington, W. Va., and half brothers J. A. of Huntington and Eugene Plymale of Clay Tp.
     The present arrangements for the funeral services are for Sunday at 1 P.M. at Elizabeth Chapel by Rev. W. E. Ewing and the interment following at Saint Nicholas Cemetery under the directions of Wetherholt and Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 13, 1920
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page

Plymale John A.

The funeral services of the late John A. Plymale last Wednesday were largely attended by relatives and friends and members of the societies to which he belonged. He was buried at Mound Hill in a steel vault.

[Note: From tomstone 1855-1911]

Gallipolis papers
1911
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Plymale, John A.

John A. Plymale Died Suddenly
     John Anthony Plymale, aged 55, a native of Clay township and a life long resident of Gallia county, passed away at his home in Gallipolis Sunday morning from a stroke of apoplexy. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at his late home by Rev. A. P. Cherrington, the interment following at Mound Hill under direction of Rose Commandery, Knights Templar, with an escort from the local K. of P. and American Mechanics Lodges.
     Mr. Plymale was one of the best known residents of this county. In his earlier years he taught school, farmed and for some time engaged in the produce commission business. While in this field of business activity in 1899, he was elected treasurer of this county and filled that office for two terms most acceptably. He owned a large farm and while retaining his residence in this city, continued to give it much attention. Several years ago, he began to develop throat and asthmatic troubles and spent much time and money seeking relief. Added to these in the last year were heart trouble and Bright’s disease and he was finally overcome.
     Of his immediate family he is survived by his mother, his wife, who was Miss Mary Rucker, daughter of Capt. I. M Rucker of Crown City, and sons Fred and Stanley of this city, brothers Hugh of Clay Township, James of Huntington, A. E. Plymale of Catlin, Ill., and sisters Mrs. Theodosia Halley and Mrs. Mary Hardway of Harrison Township, and Mrs. Louisa Haskins and Mrs. Missouri Craft of Huntington.
Mr. Plymale was a kindly, companionable man, quiet and unassuming with a faculty of making and keeping friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, Jan., 13, 1911
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Plymale, Dr. Richard William

Dr. Richard William Plymale
     PLYMALE, Dr. Richard William – of Davison, [MIchigan] age 70, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at University of Michigan Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Friday, May 22, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church Flint, 746 S. Saginaw St., Flint, [Michigan]Dr. John Musgrave officiating. The family would like to welcome visitors one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Flint.
     Richard was born in Detroit, MI on November 17,1938, son of the late Dr. Luther and Florence (Widmaier) Plymale. He married Janice K. Ruppal at First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor [Michigan]. Richard attended First Presbyterian Church Flint and proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a dentist. He practiced family dentistry in Davison [MIchigan] for 42 years.
     Richard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janice Plymale; sons, Bradley (Kiersten) Plymale, Kevin (Heidi) Plymale; grandchildren, Alec, Kate, Zachary, Ezra, and Eliza.

[Richard William Plymale was the grandson of William Ezra Plymale and Emma Belle Bane who moved to Detroit, Michigan ca 1920. William Ezra Plymale was the son of Hugh J. Plymale and Mary Eunice Gilbert]

Obituary from the funeral home website
May 13, 2009
Submitted by Joanne Galvin

Poindexter, George

Mr. Poindexter Is Found Dead
Aged Resident of Addison Dies From Hardening of Arteries; Funeral Today
     Middleport, Oct. 29 -- , 83, was found dead in bed at his home in Addision, Saturday morning, death resulting from the effects of hardening of the arteries.
     Mr. Pointdexter and wife celebrated their sixty-second anniversary last June, at the same time that he celebrated his eighty-third birthday. He spent virtually his whole lifetime at Addison. He leaves his aged widow, two sons, James Poindexter, of Gallipolis; and Dr. C. A. Poindexter, of Middleport; one daughter, Mrs. Nella O'Hare, of Columbus, and three grandchildren.
     The funeral will be held this afternoon at the residence in Addison, with Dr. Skinner, of the local
Presbyterian Church, preaching the sermon. Burial will be in the Reynolds Cemetery.

Athens Messenger
October 29, 1928
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker

Poindexter, Ina Foglesong

Mrs. Poindexter Claimed By Death
     Mrs. Ina Foglesong Poindexter died at 8:50 Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Brown, on Mill Creek, Rt. 2, Gallipolis. She had been bedfast several months and in poor health for several years.
     Decedent was 66 years old, a native of Pt. Pleasant and a daughter of James William Foglesong. On Nov. 29, 1903, she married Reuben Betz. They are survived by two daughters, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Max Betz (sic), same address. The late Basil Betz, who died in 1944, was a son. There are 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Eleven years after the death of Reuben Betz in 1916, Mrs. Betz married James Poindexter, who died several years ago.
     The body was taken to the mortuary of George J. Wetherholt and Sons. Services will be held at the funeral home of George J. Wetherholt and Sons at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Pine St. Cemetery.
     Mrs. Poindexter was a graduate of the Pt. Pleasant High School. In her early years she was a bookkeeper for George Hoff and later chief telephone operator at Point Pleasant.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth July 9, 1883; date of death June 12, 1949; mother Emma E. Riffle.]

Newspaper (prob. June 1949, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Beck-Betz file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Pollock, Hortense

Miss Hortense Pollock
Miss Hortense Pollock, aged 70, a well known resident of Swan Creek, died last Tuesday from the effects of an operation performed nearly a month before. The funeral was Thursday by Rev. Peirce at Mt. Zion, interment follwing there.
She is survived by sisters, Mrs. James. B Shiveley of Kansas, and Mrs. A. F. Blake of Swan Creek and brothers Ernest Pollock of Kansas and John and Charles in Oregon.

[Note: Taken from tombstone at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Ohio Twp.,: Pollock, Hortense, 1849-1919]

Gallipolis newspaper
1911
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Pollock, Hortense

     By the death of Miss Pollock at the Holzer hospital in Gallipolis on September 2, 1919, a pure Christian character has gone to join the silent majority.
     She had been in failing health for a number of months, and was taken to the hospital on July 31, where a most serious operation was skillfully performed, but the nature of the disorder required more vitality than her declining years and frail body possessed. She quietly slipped away to a higher, brighter and purer world for which she was well fitted by conscientious living.
     In her parents' home she was a comfort and a steady light. A gentle nurse in sickness, and the constant agent of those nameless numberless acts of kindness that endeared her to all who knew her. Her memory will be cherished not only by her brothers and sisters, nephews and neices, but by her relatives and friends.
     No labor or attention was spared to give her every care and comfort during her illness.
Miss Pollock was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pollock of Swan Creek, Gallia County, Ohio. Two sisters and three brothers survive her, Mrs. J. B. Shiveley, Minneola, Kans., Mrs. A. F. Blake, Crown City, Ohio, and John, Charles and Ernest Pollock living in the west.

[Note: Buried Mt. Zion, Ohio Twp born 1849]

Gallipolis paper
September 2, 1919
Transcribed by Irene Blamer                                                                             Top of Page

Pollock, Stephen D.

Stephen D. Pollock
Stephen D. Pollock, living in Waugh Bottom, Gallia County, Ohio, died Dec. 31, 1886. He was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church, a respected citizen, a good neighbor and an honorable man. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his sad demise. S.S.D.

Gallipolis Paper
Dec, 31, 1886
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Pollock, Thomas A.

Called to His Reward
     Thomas A. Pollock, son of Thomas A. Pollock, Sr., died Saturday afternoon at his home at Waugh Bottom. The deceased was born in Gallia county, near his homestead, February 15th, 1851. He had been a sufferer for several months, but during that period he bore his ailments with fortitude and submission. He was an honest man, a kind neighbor, a faithful friend and a loving, dutiful son and brother, loved by all, and will be missed in the home and community, wherever known.
     He leaves four brothers and four sisters to mourn their loss, one brother and one sister, with the aged father and mother have preceded him. The deceased was the brother of Mrs. Emma Shively, nee Pollock.
     The obsequies were at Mt. Zion church Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. O. F. Jackson officiating, burial being at the church burial grounds.

Gallipolis Journal
June 28, 1899
Vol. LXIV NO. 32
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Pollock, Mrs. Thomas

Mrs. Thomas Pollock, of Bush's Mill, died very suddenly on Friday evening of last week of heart trouble. She was 66 years of age, and was recovering from an attack of fever at the time of her death. Ten children, among them Miss Emma Pollock, of this city, mourn the loss of a devoted mother. Her death was a severe shock to the entire community, of which she was one of the most popular members. The funeral took place Sunday morning at ten o'clock and was largely attended.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct. 27, 1894
Contributed by Henny Evans Top of Page

DIED
Sarah Pool
At her residence in Clay Township, Dec. 9, 1881, Mrs. Sarah Pool, wife of George Pool, aged 72 years. She had been a resident of Gallia County for about 50 years.

[Note: burial Clay Chapel Cemetery, Clay Township]

Gallipolis Paper
Dec. 9, 1881
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

     As a result of a stroke of apoplexy suffered a week ago today, August Pope, died at his home in German Hollow near Patriot at 9:30 Sunday morning. He never regained his speech or showed any marked improvement after being stricken.
     Mr. Pope was 75 years and 12 days old, having been born on Nov. 19, 1866. His illness and passing have caused much sorrow to relatives, neighbors, and other friends, for he was a useful, worthy citizen. He was a member of the German Lutheran church.
     August Pope was a native and lifelong resident of Walnut tp. He came of the sturdy German stock that formed a sizeable settlement in that section, many years ago.
     On August 29, 1888, he married Lena Klages, a daughter of the late Fred Klages. At that time, the name was commonly spelled Poppe. She died a number of years ago and they are survived by the following children: Fred Pope, who lives on his father's farm in German Hollow; Mrs. Chet Myers, who with her husband lived in the Pope home; Eda, wife of Ernest Carter, of the same township; Elma, wife of Eric Rose of Harrison tp. and Woodrow, a school bus driver, who also lived with his father. There also survive, 15 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. John Price of Bowling Green, Ohio.
     The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday at German Ridge with Rev. Mr. Pitts of Pomeroy in charge. Burial at same place by funeral director J. L. Coleman.

Mrs. Porter Passes
Mrs. Ann Porter, 68, died at the family residence in Columbus Monday, following a long illness. She is survived by her husband, John Porter, and one daughter, Mary Ann, who was a former faculty member of the Rio Grande college. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hartsook, formerly of this place. She also is survived by two brothers, Frank of Columbus and Walker of Fostoria, and the following sisters, Mrs. Sarah Miller of Vinton, Mrs. Elizabeth Burlile of Jackson, Mrs. Jane Carl of Columbus, Mrs. Tincie Whitebeck of Akron; two brothers and one sister have preceded her in death.
Funeral and burial were Wednesday afternoon in Columbus.

[Note: From death certificate date of death December 25, 1938. Burial in Dublin, Ohio. Mother given as Huldah Deckard.]

Newspaper (Prob. December 1938, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Louks-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

     Audrey Louise Porter, 76, Eureka Star Route, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday in Pleasant Valley Hospital.
Born Dec. 31, 1906, in Clay Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late Fred and Carrie Blazer, she was a 50 year member of Bailey Chapel Christian Church.
     She married Clyde G. Porter, who survives, on Aug. 19, 1926. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bobby (Mary Louise) Jones of Gallipolis; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter and two sisters, Kitty Ballard of Peru,IN and Eileen Wood of Circleville. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, two sisters and three brothers.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, with Rev. Paul Stinson officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.
Pallbearers will be Russell Fellure, Bob Roberts, John Ballard, Robert Wood, Danny Wells and James D. Swain. Honorary pallbearers will be John Bane, Les Beck and Barry Roberts.

Daniel T. Porter Died Last Night
Decedent was 87 And Seriously Ill For Month
     Daniel T. Porter, 87, Bladen, died Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at Holzer Hospital. The aged retired coal miner and farmer had resided at the residence of Mrs. Walter Porter for about a month until he took a sudden turn for the worse Monday when he was brought to the hospital.
     He was the oldest son of Daniel T and Nancy Wilson Porter and was born in 1856 in a log cabin at the lower end of the concrete highway on Route 7 below Bladen.
     Survivors include three brothers and a sister, Daniel, John and William Porter, all residents of Ohio Township; Mrs. Melissa Halley, Eureka; Robert, the youngest of Los Angeles and Jim Porter, a nephew of Gallipolis, who was his guardian.
     Funeral services will be conducted at Bethel Church at 3 o'clock Thursday, with Rev. H.W. DeWolfe... [missing rest]

[Note: Death certificate shows he died March 9, 1943 and is buried in Bethel Cemetery; typed as it appeared in the paper...3 or 4 brothers?]

Porter, Earl Lowell

Porter Child Dies
     Earl Lowell Porter, son of Walter and Minnie Porter of Bladen, died of pneumonia following influenza, last Friday, at the age of 6 years, 3 months and 19 days. He had been ill three weeks. he was a bright boy, the youngest of the family, and a favorite with all who knew him well.
     Besides his parents, there survive six brothers and one sister, namely: Tom, John, Clyde, Walter, Lawrence, Russell and Gordon Franklin. Another child, Roy, aged 16 months, died Oct 22, last. The genuine sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family.

[Tombstone in Bethel Cemtery, Ohio Twp reads 1913-1919]

Gallipolis paper
1919
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

Edward Porter, Ex-Commissioner, Dies In Marietta
Rites 2:30 [P.M.] Friday At G.J. Wetherholt Parlors
     Edward E. Porter, native of Harrison Township and former County Commissioner, died Monday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. W. Fred Gills in Marietta. He was 72 years old.
     Because of failing health, Mr. Porter went to Marietta to live nearly two years ago and since then was rarely seen here. His wife, Jennie Trotter Porter, died Aug. 2, 1938.
     Despite his general condition, Mr. Porter's death came as shock for some of his relatives here-about had called on him Sunday and found him feeling fairly well.
     Mr Porter was born and reared on Big Bull Skin. For a long time he was active and influential in politics and was twice elected County Commissioner about 25 years ago. Thereafter, he left Harrison Township, moving to a farm he bought in Green and on the road that connects Route 141 and the Chillicothe road just beyond Fairfield.
     Mr. Porter is survived by one daughter, besides Mrs. Gills, Mrs. C.C. Myers of New Providence, R.I.; one sister, Mrs. Wilson R. Smith, Mercerville; three brothers Elza Porter of near Thivener, Hibbard of Crown City R.D. and Charles, who lives on the old home place in Harrison Township.
     Funeral services will be held at 2:30 [P.M.] Friday at the parlors of George J. Wetherholt and Sons. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery.

[Note: Stone..1870-1942. Death Certificate.. Edward Everett Porter born June 29, 1870 Gallia County; died Dec. 28 1942 Marietta, Washington County, Ohio; 72 years, 5 months and 29 days. Parents James Porter and Mary Ann Leeper]

Porter, Gary Edward

Porter Baby Dies
     Gary Edward, infant son of Clyde and Dorothy Franklin Porter, died Monday evening shortly after its birth at the family home near Bladen.
     In addition to the parents the baby is survived by two brothers, Billy aged 10, Clyde Richard, 8, a sister Dorothy 7, and the grandparents, Mrs. W. W. Porter of Bladen, Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin of Eureka.
     Short services were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the grave in Bethel cemetery by Rev. H. W. DeWolfe. Burial was in charge of F. L. Stevers of Mercerville.

[Note: taken from stone at Bethel cemetery, Ohio Twp., date of birth and death: 19 May 1941]

Gallipolis newspaper
May 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Porter, Harold (Hal) Curtis

     Harold “Hal” Curtis Porter, age 78, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2009, in Kansas, where he had lived for the past twelve years.
     He was born Aug. 10, 1930, in Gallia County to Curtis and Grace Scott Porter. He and his two brothers and one sister were raised on a farm a few miles outside of Gallipolis and attended Gallipolis schools. Harold graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1947, and was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Church. He attended Western Union Telegraph school in Indiana in 1947 before entering the USAF, A&E Mechanics school in 1948. He received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1949, graduating in 1953 with a BS in General Engineering. He worked in the oil production business most of his life. A prominent oil producer in Wichita, Kan., he founded his own exploration and production company, Imperial-American Oil Corporation. He was a pioneer in the use of 3-D seismic exploration in Kansas. He remained active in his work until his death.

Harold ‘Hal’ Curtis Porter
     Harold is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bobbie, and son Clay of Wichita, Kans.; two grandchildren, Kenneth and Kirsten; two brothers, John of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Bill of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; and a sister, Joanne Downes of New York City, N.Y. A son, Phillip, preceded him in death.
     Funeral services will be at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Wichita, Kan., at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Burial will be held in Artesia, N.M.
     Memorial donations may be made to the Association of Graduates, US Military Academy, Class of 1953 Gift Fund, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10096-1607

Porter, J. L., Rev

Rev. J. L. Porter Passes Sunday
Was One of Stalwart Figures of Gallia County During Long Life
     Many friends are pained to learn of the death of Rev. John L. Porter at his home in this city on Sunday morning, May 20, 1934. He had been ill for several months and death ensued from a stroke of apoplexy.
Funeral services were held at Elizabeth Chapel at Thivener Tuesday afternoon, interment following in Mound Hill cemetery.
     Rev. Porter was of a pioneer family in Harrison township and was born there Feb. 26, 1861, the second son of the late J. Vinton and Mary Leaper Porter. On Nov. 19, 1880, he married Miss Rosetta Gillingham and she and two sons, Chauncey and Homer, and a daughter, Mrs. Chas. McKean, survive him.
Following attendance at Lebanon college, Mr. Porter taught school for several years and then devoted his energies to farming and preaching the Gospel. He served numbers of churches in this county and in West Virginia. Mr. Porter was a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. at Thivener.
     Four brothers, Charles V., Edward E., Elza L., and H. H. Porter, and a sister, Mrs. W. R. Smith survive him, along with a large number of more distant relatives and friends.
Mr. Porter's long life was filled with kindly deeds and he exemplified in his daily life the kindly spirit of Him whose teachings he strove to disseminate.

[Note: Tombstone has B.1861]

Gallipolis paper
May 20, 1934
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Porter, James S.

James S. Porter
     James Sherman Porter, 79, of 921 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis, died Tuesday at Holzer Medical Center. He was a retired newspaperman, Associate Professor at Rio Grande College and state legislator.
     Born Feb. 28, 1908, in Gallipolis, he was a son of the late James Sherman Porter and Rowena Viola Booton Porter. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Lloyd Porter, whom he married Feb. 28, 1942.Also surviving are two sons, Lt. Col. David Lloyd Porter of Fairfax, VA and James Sherman Porter III of Columbus, along with 5 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by two sisters, Stella Pauline in 1919 and Mary Dorothy in 1987.
     A former Ohio State Senator, he served from 1959 to 1963 and was Secretary of the Gallia County Democratic Party executive committee and was a central committeeman. He was a graduate of Lexington (KY) Senior High School and received an AB degree from the University of Kentucky in 1931 and a Master's Degree there in 1941. He was a former Managing Editor of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune and Editor of the Gallia Times. He was also News Director at WJEH radio and Sports Editor of the Tribune.
     At Rio Grande College, he was a publicity director from 1940 until 1942 and again in 1962, retiring from the college in 1974 as an Associate Professor of political science. In 1974-75 he was college historian and had served as Director of Admissions and Records until 1965. He was commissioned to write a history of the college to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its founding.
     Other organizations of which he was a member include the Board of Trustees of Holzer Hospital Foundation; Board of Directors of the Gallipolis Clinic Medical Care Center Hospital; Naomi Lodge 55, Knights of Pythias, was its Chancellor Commander and former District Deputy Grand Chancellor; former President of the Kiwanis and winner of a state Kiwanis letter-writing contest in 1952; former President of the Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association; the Gallipolis Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
     He was an elder of the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Les Shear and Rev. Albert MacKenzie. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery. Arrangement are by Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be held in the fellowship room of the church from noon until the time of the service Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the First Presbyterian Church.

Col. J. S. Porter Sr. Passes In Kentucky--Jim Porter's Father
Funeral Will Be Held Monday At Lexington, Where He Lived Many Years
Was Past Grand Chancellor Of Knights of Pythias
     Colonel J. Sherman Porter once prominent Gallipolitan who became a more prominent Kentuckian, died at 10:55 Friday night in Mallory-Taylor Hospital, LaGrange, Kentucky. Col. Porter had been seriously ill for some weeks and his only son and namesake, Jim Porter, a member of the Tribune staff and editor of the Gallia Times, learned early in the week that his illness had become hopeless Thursday morning. Jim received a message from his mother indicating that Col. Porter could live only a few days at most but advising the son not to come. But he left at once, despite highway and flood conditions, and arrived home 9 o'clock New Year's eve. By that time, however, the elder Porter had lapsed into a coma. Early this morning Mrs. Margaret Lloyd Porter received a telephone message from her husband that Col. Porter would be buried on Monday at Lexington.
     Countless thousands will mourn the passing of this brilliant, interesting and unusual man. More than half of his 70 years and two-thirds of his adulthood were spent in Kentucky; and he loved that state, its traditions and picturesqueness as he loved the hills and dales and streams and folk of his native Gallia County.
     James Sherman Porter- what seemed to be a majority of his friends generally called him John Sherman Porter- was born below Bladen on July 11, 1872. He was the next to the youngest son of Daniel T. and Nancy Wilson Porter. The going was hard for J. Sherman Porter as a boy. But he was bright, industrious, confident and determined. Somehow he educated himself sufficiently to begin teaching when he was about 17.
     On Sept. 9, 1893, he married Rowena Booton, a daughter of Ira W. Booton of this city and county recorder at that time. Early in his teaching career he must have felt an urge to write- particularly to write about and participate in local and Ohio politics. Anyhow as early as 1892 he was a reporter on the Gallipolis Journal.
     For the next 12 years or more he was variously active in local affairs. He became a marvelous "mixer" and seemed to know everybody well and had a cherry [sic] greeting for one and all. He was interested in the schools, churches, political contests, newspapers, lodges and about everything else that then concerned this staid and conservative community. Around the turn of the century he was an insurance agent here and later obtained a position under his friends and fellow Gallia Countian, William S. Matthews, state insurance commissioner.
     After that and possibly for some years later prior to his appointment, J. Sherman was a loyal and enthusiastic follower and close personal friend of Senator Joseph B. Foraker. Early in the 1900's to find an outlet for his energy and yearnings, he started a daily paper. He has often been credited with giving Odd McIntyre his first reportorial job, but that was not true. It was Jim Ecker, who also published a small daily for a short time in what is now C. T. Robinson's office, who was the first to hire Odd as a reporter. But McIntyre and Porter were close friends in that decade and thereafter.
     It must have been about 1904 or 1905 when Col. Porter- that title was somehow acquired in his early years- first went to Lexington and made good as a news writer. He came back here in 1906 and soon was editor and manager of the Journal and in the following year he and Squire Mauck combined the Journal and Gallia County News. Late in 1907 Porter returned to Lexington and served as telegraph editor, then as managing of the Lexington Herald for 10 years. The paper was owned by Desha Breckenridge.
     In 1918 Col. Porter was appointed truant officer in Lexington and two years later was named state executive officer for the enforcement of prohibition laws. He never used liquor and was an ardent dry.
From 1922 to 1928 Col. Porter was editor of "Burley Grower" and "Tobacco," two publications with which local burley raisers are familiar. In the latter year he assumed the editorship of the Anderson News at Lawrenceburg, Ky.; in the following year he was chosen executive secretary of the Lexington Auto Club. In 1935 he edited the Maysville Independent and was succeeded in that role by his son. Since 1937 he had been chief mail censor of the Kentucky State Reformatory at LaGrange and made his home near that institution.
     Col. Porter's health began to fail in 1941. For months he suffered from arthritis and became helpless. He was brought here in September of that year and his infected leg was amputated at the Holzer Hospital. In time he recovered from that operation and he and Mrs. Porter lived at Rio Grande during part of the 1941-42 winter. He and Mrs. Porter moved back to LaGrange in 1942 and he again served as mail censor.
     Back in the 1890's Col. Porter was made a member of the Naomi Lodge No. 55, Knights of Pythias, and filled many of its offices before he located at Lexington. There he continued his lodge work and nearly a decade ago arose to the Grand Chancellorship of the Domain of Kentucky. Eight or nine years ago the Gallipolis lodge gave a great banquet at Grace Methodist Church in honor of Col. Porter and he was the chief speaker. Among the other speakers were Hollis C. Johnston and the late Roscoe J. Mauck, both of whom lauded the "Kentucky Colonel" for his busy, varied career and his accomplishments. In a facetious way Judge Mauck said that "During his years here Col. Porter had been a member and leader of every faction of every political party the county had known." It was a memorable occasion and a happy one indeed for the guest of honor.
     Col. Porter is survived by his wife, the son already mentioned, a daughter, Miss Dorothy, who is in defense work at Vincennes, Indiana. They have all been tenderly devoted to one another; and Col. Porter and Mrs. Porter have found solace and comfort in the successes that have attended the studies and labors of their children.
     Also surviving are four brothers and a sister, Daniel, John and William Porter, all older than Col. Porter, and all residents of Ohio Twp.; Mrs. Melissa Halley, Eureka and Robert, the youngest, of Los Angeles.
     Col. Porter was a methodist since boyhood. He was an ardent crusader for causes in which he believed. He was a jovial companion and those who knew him well in late years or in his early years will be saddened in deed to realize they can never clasp his hand again in a hearty and cheering greeting. He was a great guy.

Newspaper (prob. January 1943, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Loucks-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Wife of E.E. Porter Dies in Green TP
Funeral Services Will Be Held At 2 Thursday, Interment In Mound Hill
     Mrs. Jennie A. Porter, wife of Edward E. Porter, former county commissioner, died at their home in Green tp. at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. Her age was 67 years, 5 months, 16 days. Mrs. Porter had been in ill health more than a year but her last illness began less than two weeks ago.
     She and Mr. Porter were married March 27, 1892, and their early married life was spent in Harrison tp. near where he was born and reared. Surviving besides the husband are two daughters, Mrs. Ina Myers (wife of Dr. Myers, a son of W.P. Myers of Rio Grande) of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Belva Gills, wife of Fred Gills, Marietta; a half sister, Mrs. Rose Ritchie, Bladen, and half brother, Wallie Angell, Gallipolis R.D.; one granddaughter, Marjorie Myers, San Diego.
     Decedent became a member of Elizabeth Chapel church in 1884 and in later years united with Alexander church.
     Funeral services will be held at the home, which is on the road leading from Route 141 to the McCormick community at 2 o'clock Thursday, with Rev. W.[obituary cut off here]

[Note: Unable to locate a death certificate. Ann Simmerman wrote "Aug. 2, 1938" on the obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. August 1938, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Louks-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

     John L. Porter, son of J. Vinton and Mary Leaper Porter, was born At the "Porter Homestead" near Mercerville on Feb. 26, 1861, and departed from this life on May 20, 1934, age 73 years, 2 months and 22 days.
     On Nov. 19, 1880 he was united in marriage to Rosetta Gillingham with whom he had shared sunshine and sorrow together for over 53 years. To their union were born their children: Chauncey, Homer, and Mrs. Chas. McKean, all of Thivener, Ohio. At a very early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and ever thru this mortal life he loved to claim him as his own. He chose to be a teacher and prepared for that profession at Lebanon College. But his Christ needed him to help in the conducting of his earthly business and he became one of his Disciples in the year 1894.
     Thru summer heat and the winter snow he traveled the rough and muddy highway of Southern Ohio and Western Virginia, preaching the Gospel, for sinner to repent. His greatest pay was the rejoicing over the saving of souls. Had not illness prevented he would have preached 40 years this Autumn.
Yet while unable to go and even when confined to his bed he asked those who came near him to "Trust in the Lord and all will be well." He was not perfect; (no one who does anything is.) But the burden of his prayers were that he might reach perfection, and emulate the Christ of Calvary.
     To his children, his grandchildren and even his great grandchildren he was all that was good and great. Very affectionate he loved the little tots with a love beautiful to know.
     To his neighborhood and close friends, he was their counsellor and guide, never in too big a hurry but what he had time to help in distress, to the man who came to his door "there was always plenty on the table."
     For over two years he had suffered much yet never did he complain, always grateful to the hand that offered him help, and saying that his mission on earth was done, he longed to go to his eternal home, and in his going we can't but say with him "Blessed are those who die in the Lord."
     He leaves to mourn besides his family the following brothers, Chas. V., E.E., E.L., H.H., and one sister, Mrs. W.R. Smith, all of this county.
     As we think of his abiding faith, his constancy of purpose, his practice in his daily walk before men of his precepts and teachings, the beauty and chasity of his character, it is easy for me to say; Oh, death where is thy sting; Oh, grave where is thy victory. But as his mantle has fallen we wonder if there is one who will dare to pick it up and carry on for Jesus.

[Note: He is buried in Mound Hill.]

Porter, Stella

Died at Lexington
     Miss Stella Porter, mention of whose critical illness due to pneumonia was made in last week's Bulletin, died Friday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherman Porter, in Lexington, Ky.
On the same day of her death, her first cousin, the six-year-old son of Walter Porter of Bladen, died of the same disease.
     Miss Porter was 23 years old, a graduate of Hamilton College, and a student of the University of Kentucky when she became ill. She was a grand-daughter of the late Ira W. Booton. Her father, J. Sherman Porter, was born and reared at Bladen and for years was prominent and popular in local political and newspaper circles, having served as editor of the Gallipolis Journal at different times. His unnumbered friends here were saddened by the news of the tragedy that has came to him and Mrs. Porter, both of whom were tenderly devoted to their beloved daughter.
     The funeral services were held at Lexington Sunday. Monday, Mrs. Porter and her daughter, Dorothy, and son, James, arrived here to take a needed rest, accompanying Mrs. I. W. Booton and Mrs. Adolph Henke, who had gone to Lexington on receipt of word of Miss Porter's death.

[Cousin Earl Porter's tombstone death date is 1919]

Gallipolis paper
1919
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

Long-lived Are Porters of Bladen
Walter's Death At 79 First In Family Of Nine
     Death of Walter Porter of Bladen last week is a reminder that the Bladen Porters have been a long-lived family. Daniel T. Porter and his first wife had two sons, Thomas Porter of Athens, who was in the Union army with his father and Alonzo, who lived most of his life in Mason county, W. Va. Thos. Porter lived to the age of 82 and his brother, Alonzo was about 75 when he passed away.
     Daniel Porter, who died in 1897, at the age of 73, had six sons and three daughters by his second wife, Nancy Wilson Porter, who died in 1908 at the age of 75. Of those six sons, Walter, at the age of 79, was the first to pass away. Daniel T., the oldest surviving brother, is 83. Melissa Porter Hadley only surviving sister, is 81, John is 77, William 75, James Sherman is 66 and Robert is 64. The surviving brothers live in Ohio tp., except J. Sherman and Robert, the former being the mail censor at the Kentucky Reformatory at LaGrange, KY., and the latter having been a resident of Los Angeles, Calif., for many years.
     The Porters, father and sons, were a family of coal diggers, except J. Sherman, who was a school teacher at the age of 17, later a newspaper man in Gallipolis, Cincinnati and Lexington, Ky., and still later connected with the federal prohibition department in Kentucky as chief inspector. He has been mail censor at the prison for the past two years. His son, James Sherman, Jr., also has been a newspaper man but failing health compelled him to quit work and he has been twice operated at Lexington for tubercular trouble within the past two months.
     J. Sherman Porter's only daughter, Mary Dorothy Williams, is connected with the art department of the WPA at Louisville. Mr. Porter's wife, as most of those who know the family at Gallipolis will remember, was Rowena B. Booton, daughter of the late Ira W. Booton and sister of Chauncey of Gallipolis, Ira of Ashville, N.C., Orland of Williamson, W. Va., and James W. Booton, of Clermont, Pa. The Porter's firstborn, Stella Paulina, died at Lexington twenty years ago at the age of 23.

[Note: From tombstone 1860-1939, Bethel Cemetery in Ohio tp.]

Wm. W. Porter, 80, Dies At His Swan Creek home
Retired Miner Succumbs After Short Illness
     William Wilson Porter, 80, died at 5:40 p.m. yesterday after an illness dating from midnight Tuesday. He had been in poor health for a number of years. He was a retired miner, highly respected among his neighbors in Ohio Township.
     Death came at his home on the Swan Creek Road back of Bethel Church, Bladen, where funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. fast time, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens officiating.
     Son of Daniel T. and Nancy Wilson Porter, the decedent is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sarah Robinson Porter, five children, two brothers and a sister.
     The children are: Mrs. Stanley (Alice) Warren, Cheshire; William McKinley Porter, 1701 Burger Street, Gallipolis; Mrs. Hugh (Pearl) Phillips, Clay Center; Mrs. Gearhart (Jessie) Church, Bellaire; Mrs. Stephen (Margaret) Lewis, Genoa.
     John Porter at Bladen and Robert Porter of California are surviving brothers, while Mrs. Melissa Porter Halley is the surviving sister. Jim Porter, of this newspaper, is among numerous nephews of the decedent.
A daughter died about a month ago in Huntington-Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, and Katie and Frances died several years ago.
     Burial will be in Bethel cemetery by F. L. Stevers, of Mercerville.

[Note: From tombstone, b. 1864 d. 1944]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Potter, Grant Ulysses

G. U. Potter
Found Dead At Route 1 Home
     Grant Ulysses Potter, 64, a resident of Rt.1, Gallipolis Balaville-Porter Rd. was found dead in bed at 7. a.m. today by his step-daughter; Mrs. Fenton Castle. Mr. Potter had not been ill, but had expressed the opinion that he did not feel well before retiring last night.
     Mr. Potter was born on Dec. 4, 1898 in Trade, Tenn. and had been a resident of Gallia county for several years. He was twice married and his last was to the former Leota Jenkins of Cheshire, who preceded him in death in 1956.
    He is survived by two sons and a daughter, Earl Potter of Tennessee, Russell Potter and Mrs. Beulah ... both of Helen, W. Va. Other step-children who survive in addition to Mrs. Castle are Joe Jenkins of Middleport and Mrs. Robert McNeal of Hutland.
    Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Poplar Ridge church with burial in Vinton Memorial Park under the direction of the McCoy Funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday.

Gallia Times
July 21, 1962
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                          Top of Page

Potter, Leola Potter

Leola Potter Dies Thursday
     Mrs. Leota Jenkins Potter, 49, died in Holzer Hospital at 8 a.m., Thursday. She had been a patient there for three days in a critical condition. She is survived by her husband Grant Potter and the family home was on Rt. !, Gallipolis.
     Mrs. Potter was a native of Cheshire twp. where she was born on April 21, 1907, the daughter of the late James and Minnie VanKirk Jenkins. She was married to Grant Potter on Dec. 24, 1940. Children who survive are a son and two daughters, Joe Jenkins of Pikesville, Ky., Erma of Middleport and Hazel at home. Other survivors are six brothers and four sisters, Walter of Cheshire, Lloyd of Middleport, Danville of Marion, Otho, John and Elmer, all of Columbus, Mrs. Niday Ruper, Mrs. Rea Bunch and Mrs. Edna Emory, all of Indianapolis and Mrs. Minia Trimmer of Indiana.
     Funeral services will be held at Poplar Ridge Baptist church, at which she was a member, at 2 p.m., Sunday. Rev. Gerald Brown will officiate and burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park under the direction of the McCoy Funeral home. Friends may call at the family residence after 5 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sept. 27, 1956
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Death of Mrs. Joanna Powell
     Mrs. Joanna Powell, wife of W.J. Powell, of Green Township, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, 1910, in her 64th year, of abscess on the liver. She is survived by her husband and six children of adult age, George, Cyrus, Ira, Hugh, Mrs. C.M. Bing of Vinton Avenue this city and Miss Lena at home. Also one brother, Mr. Hiram Wright of Porter and one sister in the West.
     She was a member of Bethel M.E. Church and a good Christian woman and an affectionate wife, mother and sister and had many acquaintances and friends.
     The funeral was held last Friday at 11 o'clock at Bethel Church, conducted by Rev. Farrar of the M.E. Circuit of Bidwell. The burial was at the same place by Wetherholt.

[Note: Death Certificate..Born Aug. 20, 1847 Jefferson County, Ohio; died Nov. 9, 1910 Green Township; 63 years, 2 months and 19 days. Parents Thomas Wright and Anna Nunford. Burial Bethel Cemetery]

Donald W. Price
     Donald W. Price, 42, Bidwell (Rodney community), died Sunday, April 27, 1997 at his residence. Born April 26, 1955 in Gallipolis, son of the late Rev. William Price, and Darlene Roush Price of Cheshire, he was employed by the Gallia County Senior Citizens "Meals on Wheels" Program.
     A 1973 graduate of Kyger Creek High School, he was a former employee of the AEP Towing Co., Point Pleasant, W.Va. A U.S. Army veteran, he was an active member of the Old Kyger Freewill Baptist Church.
     Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Hope Smith Price, whom he married June 17, 1994 at Vinton; a maternal grandmother, Louise Roush of Cheshire; a stepson, Robert Imboden Jr. of Gallipolis; two stepdaughters, Christian Barcelli of Gallipolis and Bobbie Sowards of Bidwell; two step-children; four brothers, Robert (Brenda) Price and Timothy (Myra)Price, both of Cheshtire, James (Ellen)Price of Gallipolis, and Mark Price of Columbus; a sister, Cindy Hoffman of Cheshire; and several nieces and nephews.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Old Kyger Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Robert Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, form 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
     Military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 464. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Old Kyger youth ministry, in care of Bob Price, 554 Stingy Creek Road, Cheshire, Ohio.

Mary Price, 83, Dies; Funeral at Macedonia
     Mary Ann Price, widow of the late John H. Price, who died about sixteen years ago, passed away early Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs Fred Beard of Wilkesville, Ohio, at the age of 83. She had been confined to her bed about three weeks.
     Mrs. Price was the daughter of Henry D. and Nancy Donally Bane. She leaves to mourn their loss one brother, R.R. Bane, Detroit and five children, Charles E. and Robert Price,Gallipolis; Mrs. Lilly Hardway of Tuppers Plain, Ohio; Mrs. Clara Beverly, St. Augustine, FL and Mrs. Fred Beard of Wilkesville, Ohio. Mrs Corlie Ewing, the eldest daughter and wife of Rev. W.E. Ewing, passed away about two weeks ago at Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Gusta, the youngest daughter died in infancy. There are many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
     Mrs. Price was a woman of fine Christian character and possessed many sterling qualities. She was an excellent mother and will be missed by all who knew her.
     Funeral services will be held at Macedonia at 2 o'clock Thursday. Burial at the same place by Phillips of Waterloo. Rev. J.I. Stephenson will officiate.

[Note: Death Certificate...Mary Ann Price Cottrill, born 1853; died June 16, 1936 Wilkesville Township, Vinton County, Ohio.]

Priddy, Derek

     Derek Lee Priddy, 11 Month old son of Dale Leonard and Mary Alice Fitchpatrick Priddy, Gallipolis, died Saturday at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on Dec. 24, 1985, at Point Pleasant, W.Va.
     Surviving besides his parents are two half-brothers, Douglas Allen Priddy, Fort Campbell, Ky.; and Gary Leonard Priddy, Pomeroy; a half-sister, Debra Ann Riso, Denver, Colo.; paternal grandparents, Guy and Margaret Priddy, Pomeroy; and maternal grandparents, Claude and Eunice Fitchpatrick, Rutland.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Rawlings-Coats-Blower Funeral Home in Middleport. The Rev. Paul Taylor will officiate and burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday until time of services.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 24, 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley

Dr. D. C. Priestley, 72, Dies Here after Illness
     Dr. David Clay Priestley, 72, Patriot Star Route, well known Gallia County veterinarian, died at 6:45 a.m., today at Holzer Hospital after a lengthy illness. Dr. Priestley had been a health patient for 25 days. He had been in failing health for about one year, and had been seriously ill since April 26.
     He graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1911, and from the Ohio State University Colley of Veterinary Medicine in 1914. He service this area for 50 years. He was married to Esther Platt, on Sept. 19, 1919, in Toledo. She along with two children; Archie C. Priestley, Columbus, and Mrs. F. N. (Esther Mary) Collier of Chapel Hill, N.C., survive. Five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Charles (Maude) Reynolds, Columbus,, also survive. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
     Dr. Priestley was a member of the Centenary Methodist Church and Centenary Grange. His beautiful Christmas displays in front of the Priestly homestead attracted wide attention for many years.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations for the Crippled Children’s Society. The body will remain at the funeral home where friends may call between 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 2, 1964
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood Top of Page

Pritchard, J. Elmer

J. E. Pritchard Rites Held At Grace Church
     Under Masonic auspices the funeral services for J. Elmer Pritchard are being held this afternoon. The body was brought from Huntington to Grace M. E. church before noon and lay in state there till the funeral hour, 2 o'clock.
     Many came up from Huntington and from the lower part of the county for the services. Rev. J. R. Fields of Xenia, a former pastor of the church, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. H. H. Wilbur, pastor. Burial in Mound Hill cemetery.
     The Masonic lodge at Naperville, Ill, authorized the local Masons to take charge of the rites, the decedent having joined that lodge years ago when he was manager of a large farm in that section. From the Masons the active pall bearers were selected. The honorary pall bears were: Hon. A. A. Lilly, Charleston, former attorney general of West Virginia; Col. C. Fred Edwards, Chesapeake; R. E. L. Arrington, Dewey Clark, Armond Knotts, R. Vanderton, Jack Necessary, Garfield Rose, Al Jessup, A. J. Sheets, Hud Vernatt, Al Wetherholt, all of Huntington; Judge J. S. Clark, R. M. Switzer, Robert D. Gibbs, Frank L. Shaw, John O'Brien, H. W. McHenry, Squire Mauck, all of Gallipolis; F. H. Mills, Crown City.

[Note: Dates from tombstone 1875-1937]

Gallipolis paper
1937
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

     John I. Pritchard, 67, of 411 Tenth Avenue, Huntington, was dead on arrival at a Huntington hospital Wednesday afternoon. He was a retired manager of the National Life and Accident Insurance Company.
     Mr. Pritchard was born May 12, 1906, in Naperville, IL, son of the late Elmer and Marie King Pritchard and had lived in the Huntington area since 1932. He was a 1927 graduate of GAHS. Mr. Pritchard was a member of the Enflow Park Presbyterian Church, Huntington, Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 53, Beni Kedem Temple, Charleston and Elks Lodge 313, Huntington.
     He is survived by his wife, Barbara Banderau Pritchard; two sons, James R, Huntington and John F., Baltimore, MD; two nephews, K.W. Koehler, Memphis, TN and E.D. Koehler, Dallas, TX.
     Pallbearers will be Lloyd Sayre, Homer Chafin, Wetzel David, Fred Moore, Larry Leffingwell and Harold Each. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Klingle Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington, with Dr. Royce McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Gardens, Huntington. Friends may call at the mortuary from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday

Albert J. Prose died at the home of his father-in-law, Wm. Long, on Sycamore street Sunday of lung trouble, aged about 27 years. He was a son of Wm. Prose and was born near Patriot. He is survived by a wife, three small children and a mother and two brothers and three sisters in Huntington. He was a member of the Modern Woodman and had $3000 insurance. He was a good man and a member of the Christian Church. The funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Cartmill, interment following at the Mound Hill cemetery.

     Hobart L. Putney, 78, Rt. 2, Bidwell, died at Madison County Hospital, London, Ohio, Sunday. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Brick Church, Bidwell. He was born July 22, 1907 in Mason County, W. Va. to the late Charles D. and Sally Thaxton Putney. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Bright Putney, Dec. 1, 1980. He was also preceded in death by one sister.
     He is survived by one son, Charles Putney, London; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (May) Spears and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Spears, both of Ravenden Springs, Ark.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rio Grande. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 10, 1986
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Death of Emma Pyles
     Emma Pyles, daughter of Mr. H. W. Pyles and Mrs. Sarah Pyles, was born Oct. 14th, 1877 in this county, died July 26th, 1907 aged 29 yrs. 9 mos. and 12 days.
     She united with the Christian church at Fairview when about 14 years of age and has lived a consistent Christian. When well she was regular at church and faithful in the discharge of her Christian duty. She was teacher of the little children in the Sunday School and was liked by all of them.
     She has been sick since January with tuberculosis and bore her suffering with great patience. She leaves, father, mother, four sisters and four brothers, besides a host of the relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She died embracing the faith and was able to say that all was well with her. Therefore, we have strong reasons to believe that our loss is her gain and that she has gone to rest at the right hand of him that died for the sins of the world.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, Aug. 2, 1907
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

     Roscoe Pyles, 73, Springfield, father of Mrs. Charles J. Webster, 337 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis, died Friday in a Springfield hospital. He had been ill five weeks.
     Born May 31, 1892 in Lawrence county, he was a retired farmer and son of the late Allen and Sarah Vermillion Pyles. He had resided in Springfield the last 16 years.
     Mr. Pyles was a member of the Methodist Church at South Charleston, Ohio, but attended the Story Hypes Methodist Church in Springfield, where he had served as custodian for nine years. He was president of the Lawrence County Association.
     Other survivors include his wife, the former Zelda Payne; five daughters, Mrs. Warden Smith, South Vienna, Ohio; Mrs. Louis Clark, Mrs. Dale Dean, and Miss Alma Jean Pyles, Springfield; six sons, Howard Pyles, Phoenix, Ariz.; Verlyn Pyles, Columbus; Roland Pyles, Enon, Ohio; Homer Pyles, Selma, Ohio; Dale Pyles.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
April 23, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron