Gallia County Newspaper Obituaries [Roc-Ru]

   Lillia Rocchi, 87, 231 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, died early this morning (Friday) at Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health several years. Born April 30, 1895, in Bagni Di Lucca, Italy, to the late Eugenio Brunicardi and Argentina Malone.
     She married A. "Shorty" Rocchi on Oct 24, 1920 at Lucci, Italy. She had lived in Galliplis since 1922. Mrs. Rocchi and her husband operated the Grande Cafe restuarant on Second Avenue for several years. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary.
   Survived by her husband; two sons, Robert and Remo; two sisters; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
     Services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with Rev. William R. Myers officiating. Burial will be at Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Waugh Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary services will be 8 p.m. Sunday.

Rodgers, Mrs. Charles

Mrs. Charles Rodgers Dead
     Mrs. Charlie Rodgers, who has been ill with the flu, which developed in pneumonia, died at her home near the Children's Home Friday night, March 5, 1920. Besides a husband Mrs. Rodgers leaves four children, two boys and two girls, aged 3, 5, 8 and 11.
     The funeral will be held at the Pt. Pleasant Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and
conducted by Rev. O. F. Jackson. Burial at the Kincade Cemetery by Wetherholt and Entsminger.
     The Rodgers family located here about one year ago, coming from West Virginia. Mr. Rodgers was
employed on the Charles Switzer farm.

One of the Pioneer Ladies of Gallipolis Joins the Silent Majority
     At 11 o'clock, Saturday morning, January 12, 1907, Miss Mary Agnes Janet Rodgers exchanged mortality for immortality, and laid down to dreamless sleep, after a well-spent, useful life among the living. Her death was peaceful and full of that resignation of the inevitable fate designed for all which is commendable in those who perish, for it bespeaks a confidence in their Creator and the hope of a better and happier life, free and unfettered from the thralldom with which a christian soul finds itself surrounded in this.
     Miss Rodgers was more than ordinarily near to our more elderly people, even to those with whom she was not intimately acquainted, from the fact that we all knew that she was one of the members of one of the pioneer families of Gallipolis, her parents coming from Scotland as early as 1804.
     She was born on Front Street in the little house just below the residence of Mrs. Eliza McClurg, October 13, 1818, and she was the seventh child. Her father was Judge Thomas Rodgers, prominent in his day, and her mother's name was Christiana Rodgers. She became a sister to John Russell Rodgers, James Russell Rodgers, John Alexander Rodgers, Christiana May Sheriff, Eliza Maxon, Margaret Pierson, Helen Hayward and Misses Romaine and Isabel Rodgers.
     Her parents moved from where she was born to a farm close to town on the Chickamauga road, and which was known for years as the Rodgers homestead, on the site of Mr. Robert Johnston's present residence. This fell in later years into the hands of her brother John A. Rodgers who reared a family there. Miss Rodgers not marrying lived with the others, her sister Mrs. Eliza Maxon, widow of Samuel Maxon and father of Miss Hannah U. Maxon for perhaps, fifty years, later with her niece Miss Maxon, and for the last two years with her niece, Mrs. Sarah Hooper, from whom she has received the kindest attentions and who has supplied her every want.
     Miss Rodgers united with the Presbyterian church when only fifteen years old, in 1833, and was a member of that church at her death.
     While of a cheerful, sunny disposition, she was even thoughtful as to the correct life she should and did lead, and when the last shadows began to fall upon her bedside she feared not, and selected the following hymns to be sung at her funeral services --"Jesus lover of my soul, and "I would not live alway." For six months she had been failing, but was only taken to her bed on the Saturday before her death. Her funeral services were conducted at 1 o'clock this Monday afternoon by Rev. John W. McCormick, at her late home on Cedar Street, the interment at the Pine street cemtery following by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 14, 1907
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Rodgers, Oma

Mrs. Rodgers Died Here Saturday P.M.
Mrs. Charles Rodgers, 23, of Apple Grove, W. Va., died at the Holzer Hospital Saturday night, a few hours after she had been brought there. She was formerly Oma Erwin, daughter of Carl Erwin, and she and Charles Rogers [sic] were married here by Rev. W. Scott Westerman on Dec. 23, 1937. The marriage records showed she was 22 last Oct 31; a report made at the hospital when she entered indicated she was still in her teens.

[Per DC B.30 Oct 1931 - D.15 Jan 1939 - Bur Apple Grove]

Mr. Isaac Roe died at his home in Clipper Mill Friday, April 29, 1904, after a long illness, aged about 70 years. He was a nice old gentleman and for many years had been a member of the M. E. Church. Two daughters, Mrs. Taylor, of Swan Creek, and Mrs. McFann, of Clipper Mill, and one son, Norton, of Kansas, survives him. His wife died last February. Mrs. Neal Berridge, a sister, also survives him.
The funeral services were held Tuesday morning, interment following at Mina Chapel.

     OBITUARY - Edith Ona Rogers, born December 24, 1905, and departed this life February 12, 1928. On December 30, 1924, she was married to Ernest Rogers, to this union two sons were born, Robert Lee and Donald Holmes both of whom survive. She leaves beside her husband and two sons, father, mother, four sisters, Bessie, Ina, Virginia, Ruth and two brothers, Russell Lee and John Allen Rogers. Her grandpartents, John E. and Ellen E. Rogers, John and Mary V. Allen and a host of relatives and friends.
     An excellent daughter, a good wife and a perfect mother. May all who knew her strive to emulate her many virtues. We seek no further to disclose her merits. We dream not upon her frailties, but rest in the consolation that she is secure in the great bosom of her father and her God.

Card of Thanks
     Realizing the impossibilities, of seeing our many friends personally, we wish to express through the press our heart felt thanks and sincere appreciation for the interst and kindness shown us in the sickness and death of our beloved wife and daughter, Edith Ona Rogers.
           Her husband, mother and father,
                Ernest R. Rogers
                Virgil Rogers,
                Ada Rogers

     James Edward Rollins, 76, of Gallipolis, died Friday, June 14, 1991, at Holzer Medical Center. Born June 11, 1915 in Racine, WV, he was a son of the late John and Ada (Snodgrass) Rollins. He was self-employed and operated the Flag Car and Permit Service for trailers. Rollins attended Fairhaven United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mattie [Maddy] Rollins, a daughter, Connie Jo Williams of Gallipolis; a sister, Betty Caldwell of Phoenix, AZ; a half-sister, Dorothy Brown of Racine, WV; half-brother, Dole Rollins of Racine, WV; a granddaughter and two great-grand-children.
     Services will be held on Monday, June 17, at 1 p.m. at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, in Gallipolis, with Rev. Ernest Perkins officiating. Burial will be in the Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-9 p.m.

Sunday Times Sentinel
June 16, 1991
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

John M Rollins, 66, a resident of 1005 Third Ave., died Wednesday afternoon at Medical Center Hospital. He was a retired carpenter and was born in Mason County, son of George and Wanda Cantner Rollins. He is survived by his second wife, the former Sarah Holstin, and eight children. Services will be held at Creston, W. Va., at 2 p.m. Sunday and burial will be in the church cemetery under director of Miller's Home for Funerals.

Rood, Almira

Death of Mrs. Rood
Mrs. Almira Rood died at her home on Fourth Avenue this morning. She was born at Clipper Mill and was 63 years of age. She was a member of the Methodist Church in this city and was always known as a kind and upright woman who bore many years of suffering patiently.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Burial at Mound Hill by George Wetherholt.

[Note: Death Certificate..born March 26, 1856; April 21, 1919; aged 63 years and 25 days. Widow of Elijah Rood. Parents: John Canterbury and Vianna Angel.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 21, 1919
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Ira Rood Dies
Rites 2 Tuesday
     Ira Rood died Saturday night at the home of his sister, Mrs. Della Canterbury, 944 First Avenue, where he had been tenderly cared for during the past year. He suffered with cancer and bore his distressing and long illness patiently.
     He would have been 67 years old Oct 3. In addition to his sister, he is survived by a daughter, Helen Harris. His parents and four brothers preceded him in death.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Entsminger Funeral Home. Rev. Vernon Shaffer will officiate and burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 16, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

     Mr. August Ropeter died at his home in Walnut Township last Monday morning at five o’clock. A week ago last Saturday Mr. Ropeter returned from a visit to relatives in the West, and after reaching home, complained of feeling badly. On the following Monday he took worse, and one week from that day passed away.
     Mr. Ropeter was about 66 years of age and was one of the best known citizens of the county. His death was a shock to his wide circle of friends, who know that a good man has passed away.
     The funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at the Lutheran Church near his late resident. Rev. Becker, of Pomeroy, officiated. A widow and seven children survive him and mourn their loss.

OBITUARY
     Mrs. Louise Ropeter, born 1842 at Hanover, died Oct. 6, 1906, aged 64 years, 15 days. She was the only daughter of August and Caroline Lear. She came to this country in the year 1854 with her parents and two brothers.
     In 1858 while at Pittsburgh, she was united in holy matrimony to August Ropeter of Hanover, Germany, who preceded her about 11 years ago. To this union were born nine children, of whom seven are living. Fred died while in infancy and Henry at the age of 23 years. Those that survive to mourn their loss are Mrs. H. J. Price, Mrs. August Woda, Mrs. A. G. Grube, Mrs. A. C. McDaniel and William, George and August Ropeter. Also two brothers, August and Henry Lear, 24 grand-children and one great-grandchild.
     She joined the German Lutheran church at the age of 14 years and lived a consistent Christian life until death. She bore her sufferings while on her death bed with patience. Her instructions to her children were always for the best. The funeral services were held at the German Church by Rev. Rice, Monday, October 8, 1906, interment following by undertaker J. W. Myers.
                                                                                    The Children

Rose, Alma

Death of Child
     Alma, 9 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rose, died at the Holzer Hospital late Friday afternoon, having been removed there for special treatment. The child was afflicted with a rare form of hemorrhages or general bleeding of the system and all methods used to effect a cure were unavailable. Another child, Lena May, survives.
     The funeral was held at Bethel church in Ohio Tp. at 11 o'clock Sunday, Rev. McConnell officiating. Burial by Wetherholt.

[Tombstone dates 4 Apr 1915 - 7 Jan 1916]

Gallipolis paper
Jan 7, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                     Top of Page

Rose, Amanda

Mrs. James Rose, formerly of near Vinton, who had been making her home with relatives near Marion, died Tuesday at the age of 93. Her body was to arrive here at noon Thursday. Funeral will be at Mt. Tabor by Rev. Williams at 1:30 p.m. burial in the Church cemetry by Butler.

[Note from stone: 10/29/1837-2/22/1932.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 25, 1932
Transcribed by Henny Evans

     OBITUARY - Caroline Coverston Rose was the daughter of George and Mariah Coverston and was born April 24, 1847, near Northup, Ohio. She was 67 years of age at the time of her death Dec. 4, 1914.
In 1867 she was united in marriage to William M. Rose and they went to West Virginia to make their home. To this union were born eight daughters and one son. One daughter and the husband preceded her to the other side several years ago.
     She united with the Methodist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Sebert Warden when a young woman and retained her membership throughout life. She had been a sufferer from heart disease and intestinal catarrh for several years. These caused her death.
     She was a most affectionate mother, a true friend and a kind neighbor. The following children mourn her loss, Alice J. McCallister, Raymond City, WV; Anna B. Brown and Mary C. Fife, Plain City, Ohio; Bamzel L. Rose, U.S. Army, Naco, AZ; Lucy M. Halfhill and Ina E. Halfhill, Fay, WV; Amanda E. Fife, Cheshire, Ohio and Romaine A. Clark of this city.
     Mrs. Rose left eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: John Harvey Coverston, Mrs. Eli Rose, Mrs. John Watterson and Mrs. Perry Coverston of this city; Mrs. Wilson Coverston, Ashland, KY; Miss Nettie Coverston, Cincinnati, Ohio; C.C. Coverston, Portsmouth, Ohio. She was a niece of Mrs. W.W. Watts of this city.
   Her life is compared to these verses of Proverbs, Chap XXXI:

Mrs. H.W. Rose Dies
Mrs. Delia Howard Rose, 73, died Sunday at her home near Bethesda. She was the wife of Harvey W. Rose, who survives. She also leaves four sons, Jay and Clarence Holdridge of Cedarville; Archie Rose of Dayton and Arthur Rose at home, a daughter, Mrs Eliza Champer of South Dakota and three brothers.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethesda Church by Rev. J.W. McConnell. Burial in Neal Cemetery, in charge of O.E. Elliott.

[Note: death certificate: Cordelia M. Rose born Cedar Rock County, WI on Sept. 25, 1857; died Feb. 9, 1931; 73 years, 4 months and 11 days of age. Parents: Albert Howard (born Franklin NY) and Sarah Ann Crouch (born Newhaven NY). Cause of death Bronchial pneumonia followed by edema of lungs.]

D. A. Rose, 82, Died Last Night
Rites Sunday P.M.
     Descom A. Rose, 82, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Massie of Fox Fairview about 9 p.m. Friday after a lingering illness of several weeks. His wife Sarah Alice Wiseman Rose passed away 13 years ago. They lived in Gallipolis at that time.
   Funeral services will be held at Mt. Zion church in Walnut tp., Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in charge of Rev. Layne of the Waterloo Methodist circuit.
     Mr. Rose was the son of Jehu and Hannah Niday Rose and was born in Gallia county. After his marriage to Sarah Alice Wiseman he lived on a farm near Fairview for many years. To their union were born Mrs. Ollie Davis of Williamstown, W. Va., Andrew Rose of Pt. Pleasant, Mrs. Eva Wilson, Waverly, O., Mrs. Bessie Massie, Patriot R.D., and Dr. Edwin Rose of Washington, D.C., all of whom survive. One brother, Harvey W. Rose of Patriot R.D. also survives.
     Burial at Mound Hill by O. E. Elliott.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth January 17, 1858; date of death April 5, 1940.]

Newspaper (prob. April 1940, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Wiseman file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans Top of Page

     Donald A. Rose, 81, Circleville, died Wednesday morning in Berger Hospital, Circleville. Born Feb. 4, 1904, in Gallia County, son of the late Edward and Ruby Campbell Rose, he was a retired teacher who taught at one time in Ohio Township.
     A member of Community United Methodist Church, he was also a member of Gallia Chapter 469, F & A M, Circleville Chapter 20, Tyrian Council 60, Scioto Commandery 35, Circleville Chapter 90, OES and the Ohio retired Teachers Association.
     Surviving are his wife, Frances Greene Rose, and a brother, Lee Rose of Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Crown City, with the Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in Swan Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at Willis Funeal Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Masonic services will be held in the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community United Methodist Church, Circleville.

Mrs. Rose, 67, Dies Today
     Mrs. Esther A. Rose, 67, a resident of 121 Pine Street, died in Holzer Hospital at 2:50 a.m. today. She had been a patient there for two days following a stroke at her home. She was one of nine children born to the late Wiley and Sarah Hill Angel. Her birth took place on Nov. 2, 1897 in Harrison Township and in her youth she attended the Bullskin School.
     She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Maude Persinger and one half-sister, Mrs. Jennie Shaw, both of Gallipolis and two brothers, Ray Angel of Greenfield and John Angel of Columbus. Three sisters and two brothers proceded her in death.
     Her first marriage was to Lear Roberts of Huntington in March, 1920. He preceded her in death in 1957. Her second marriage was to Charles Rose and he died in 1958. Two children survive the first marriage are Mrs. James (Mildred) Brewer of Harrison and Mrs. Lawrence (Nellie) Mitchell of Gallipolis. A granddaughter, Marcia, was reared in her home. There are 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
     Mrs. Rose was employed as a cook for many years at the Queen Bee Restaurant and retired in 1955 due to ill health.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller's Funeral Home for Funerals. Rev. Cecil Mable will officiate and burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday evening and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Paper
No date --Died Nov. 23, 1960
Submitted by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Mr. J. D. Rose, a prominent citizen and Justice of Peace of Raccoon Township, died on Friday night of last week, aged seventy-six years. Two sons and two daughters survive him. Mr. Rose was an excellent man and his death is much regretted. The funeral services and burial were on Sunday.

[Note: Death Certificate..born 1817 Licking County, Ohio; died Nov. 10, 1893 Gallia County, Ohio. Married]

Rose, James
Funeral services for James Rose, who died at the home of his son Arthur on Lincoln Ridge, Dec. 1, 1931, were conducted Thursday afternoon by Rev. J.W. McConnell.

[Note: Death Certificate shows him born Nov. 4, 1852; 79 years and 27 days of age when he died. Wife, Sally. Parents: Lewis Rose and Margaret Lambert. Burial Bethel Cemetery]

Death of Mrs. Rose
Mrs. Charles Rose, a well known resident of Springfield Township, near Bidwell, died Sunday evening at 5 o'clock of grippe and complications. She was in her 57th. year and is survived by her husband, one daughter by a former marriage, Miss Emma Wilcox and by three step-sons. Mrs. Rose was a highly respected and good woman.
The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at Mt. Tabor Church by Rev. Farrar of Bidwell. Burial in the church cemetery by Undertaker Glassburn of Bidwell.

     IN MEMORY - Of Nancy Rose, who died at the home of her daughter in Harrison township, Feb. 12, 1897, her age being eighty-three years, eleven months and three days. She leaves to mourn her loss four children, two daughters and two sons, one brother and many friends to mourn her loss. Our loss is her gain.
     She was a member of the Methodist Church for about sixty years, she lived a devoted Christian life and was loved by all who knew her. And now her gentle spirit is fled to the realms of eternal bliss, leaving a wide circle of friends to mourn her departure. But dear friends we should not mourn for she has only exchanged an earthly prilgrimage in search of glory for an eternal life of sublime happiness with the angels forever to sing praises to her great Redeemer.
     Her funeral services were conducted at Mina Chapel by Rev. John Porter. Her remains were laid to rest in the Oak Cemetery to sleep until the great judgment morn.

Redmond L. Rose, Crown City, Dies
     Redmond Lake Rose, aged 72, one of Guyan Township's most estimable citizen passed away at his home in Crown City today after more than a year's illness. Stricken in October of a serious heart ailment his condition gradually grew worse and the end had been expected momentarily throughout the past four weeks.
     The passing of this most useful citizen marks finish to another historical landmark of the village in which he lived for more than thirty years, with the ultimate close of and the passing into oblivion of the old blacksmith shop in which he worked faithfully many, many years. His adeptness in making small, intricate shop tools was widely known and no doubt will be sorely missed by all.
     Surviving are the faithful wife, Willia Moore Rose and the following children: Ray, Columbus; Mrs. Roma Myers, Marietta; Rolland, Crown City; Mrs. Opal Sheppard, Gallipolis; Mrs. Nellie McKown, Bladen; Mrs. Janice Gorby, Proctorville and Mrs. Robert Smith, Crown City.
     Funeral arrangements are in charge of F.l. Stevers and no date has been set for services but internment probably will be at Crown City.

[Note: stone 1874-1946. Death Certificate born May 19, 1874 in Lawrence County, Ohio; died Sept. 4, 1946 in Guyan Township, Gallia County, Ohio; 75 years 5 months and 15 days of age. Parents Lewis Rose and Sarah Hoskinson. Burial Crown City Cemetery.]

Death Claims Reuben Rose, 73
     D. Reuben Rose, age 73, died around midnight at his home on Fourth Ave. at the foot of Grape. Particulars as to the cause of death or the duration of his illness were not learned.
     Rose, a quaint and jovial character, was born and reared and spent most of his life in Raccoon Twp., and below Rio Grande. He was a son of Euri and Elizabeth Gaskins Rose.
     He is survived by his wife who was Lorena Beaver, and by the following children: Edgar Rose, store manager, Buffalo, W. Va.; George Rose, Crown City, Lavada Smith, Kanauga; Elizabeth Hill and Dorothy Harrington, City, and Lester Rose, Vinton. There also survives a brother and a sister, William Rose, First Ave., and Mary Lee, Springfield.
     Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but burial will be at Mound Hill at 2 Friday by A. E. Tope.

Rose, Sallie Edwards

Passes Away
After Operation, From Effects of Cancer---Mrs. J. E. Rose of Bladen Dead.
     Mrs. J. E. Rose, of Bladen, died Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Holzer Hospital, where she underwent an operation Friday morning. It was hoped that the operation would develop that she was suffering from a tumor but it was found that her trouble was due to cancer. She had been in ill health for about 10 years and her condition had been critical for some time. She was 52 years, 10 months and 16 days old and her maiden name was Sallie Edwards. She was a member of the Christian Church and led a Christian life in its true sense. She is survived by her husband and four children, Arthur of Lincoln, Edward and Fred of Bladen and Mrs. Addie Shato of Bladen and by one brother, James Edwards of Angola. The many friends of the family deeply sympathize with them in their affliction.
     The funeral services were held at Bethel church near Bladen Monday forenoon at 11 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Dailey. Burial at the church cemetery by Wetherholt.

[Note: tombstone at Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Township, states, Rose, Sallie; 1858-1911, w/o James. Birthdate: 14 Jun 1858, died: 29 Apr 1911 per death records]

Gallipolis newspaper
May 1911
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     OBITUARY - Sarah Alice Rose was born at the old Wiseman homestead near Cadmus in Gallia county, Ohio, Jun 12, 1859. She departed this life at her home in Gallipolis, Ohio on March 12, 1928, aged 68 years and 9 months. She was the daughter of Rev. Andrew and Hannah Wiseman, both of whom have preceded her to the Great Beyond, as did one brother and two sisters.
     She was married to Descomb Anderson Rose on Nov. 4, 1880, and to this union were born five children, all of whom are living, Mrs. Sam Davis of Williamstown, W. Va., Mrs. Robert Wilson, Yellow Springs, Ohio, C. A. Rose of Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., and Dr. E. J. Rose of Muskogee, Okla. She is also survived by her husband, a step-mother, Mrs. Margaret Wiseman of Waterloo, Ohio, a sister, Mrs. Sophronia Hall of Waterloo, and a brother, John Wiseman of Cadmus.
     She leaves thirteen grand children and four great-grandchildren, one of whom has preceded her to the Great Beyond. She had been a member of Grace M. E. church of Gallipolis for the past eight years. She was reared in a christian home and when but a small child was converted and joined the M. E. church of which she was a faithful and devoted member until death.

     Timothy Vinton Rose was born in Gallia County April 27, 1848, and died in Columbus July 22, 1920, where he had resided for a number of years and where he was married to Mrs. Jane Wilson on Feb. 19, 1908.
     On June 25, 1908, he suffered a paralytic stroke which disabled him from following his wanted custome of life, and from that time until the end came that summons was welcome. He talked about going away and planned for the things to follow his departure. The last years of his life were lived in conformity to his truest conception of one's duty to God and his fellowman. Every act of his life was in candor and sincerity, being honest and upright in all his relations with men. He was very devoted to his family.
     Four of his children have preceded him in death. He leaves one son, his wife, step-son, two sisters and one brother to mourn his death. The battle of life has been fought, the sufferings patiently borne. "He now rests from his labors and his works do follow him."
     The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Rio Grande Baptist Church.

Mrs. Vesta Rose Dies In Hospital
     Mrs. Vesta Fay Rose, 41, died at 3:15 a.m. today in the Holzer Hospital where she had been admitted at midnight Wednesday suffering from cerosis (sic) of the liver. Her home was at 75 Spruce St.
     Mrs. Rose was born Sept. 11, 1912, in Harrison Twp., the daughter of Clarence Minor, deceased and Stella Harrison Minor, who is now Mrs. Clarence Rose.
     She was one of four children, two of whom survive: Mrs. Edward (May) Fields, Richmond, Ohio, and Mrs. Esta Flint, Gallipolis. A brother Russell was killed in an automobile accident about 30 years ago near Swan Creek. A half-sister, Mrs. Delbert Dray, Gallipolis, and a brother, Donald Rose, at home survive.
     Decedent attended the old Garfield school and later the Washington school. She worked as a housekeeper for Mrs. John Lupton during her early years and dressed chickens for the Christian and Sons Poultry Processors during World War II.
     In 1929 she married Howard Rose, Gallipolis, with James Millisor, Justice of the peace, officiating.
One son, Willard, Middleport, survives, along with three grand-children.
     Mrs. Rose was visiting in Pittsburg during the Christmas holidays when she became ill and was taken to the Allegheny Hospital where she was a patient for five weeks. She never fully recovered from this illness. Her condition had been considered critical for the past month. She was taken to the Holzer Hospital at midnight Wednesday.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Home for Funerals with the Rev. Earl Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in Pine St. Cemetery.

Death Claims Mrs. Rose, 85
     Mrs. Willie Rose, 85, Crown City, widow of Redmond Rose, died after an extended illness at 6:30 a.m. Friday in Holzer Hospital. Daughter of the late Lafayette and Wilma Rossiter Moore, she was born May 20, 1882 in Gallia County.
     Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Nellie McCown, Mrs. Opal Sheppard, and Mrs. Geraldine Smith, all of Gallipolis; Mrs. Roma Myers, Crown City; and Mrs. Janice Gorby of Columbus; two sons, Ray Rose, Columbus, and Roland Rose, Canal Winchester; one sister, Mrs. Jessie Harrison, Crown City; one brother, Seldon L. Moore, Cheshire; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the F. L. Stevers Funeral Home by Evangelist Cleveland of the Church of Christ in Huntington, W. Va. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 19, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Roseberry, Robt. Bruce

     Mr. Robt. Bruce Roseberry of Second street extension, died this Wednesday morning, January 31st, 1900, at 2 o'clock, of spinal meningitis. His funeral services will probably be Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev.T.F. Garrett, the interment following by Undertaker Wetherholt. He will be buried at Pine street cemetery.
     He left a wife and four sons, the oldest 12 and the last an infant of four months. He was an employee of the F. & H. Factory and foreman of the glue room. He was taken ill Saturday night from standing out in thin clothes after just having taken a bath. He had been well up to that time. He is spoken of as a very nice man, a member of Epworth M.E. Church and the burial will be under the auspices of the Junior Order of American Mechanics.
     His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Roseberry, live at Letart, and they are looked for here this evening.

[Note: Buried in Pine Street Cemetery. B. 1860 D. 1900]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 31, 1900
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page

Mrs. W. Grant Ross, 63, Dies Last Night
Mrs. Alice Caldwell Ross, 63, wife of W. Grant Ross, died at 9 o'clock last night at their home on Horse Creek in Ohio tp. She had been in poor health for two years.
She had no children but is survived by, besides her husband, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Jane Montgomery of the same community.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Zion church, of which decedent was a member, at 2 o'clock Tuesday. Rev. H.K. Riggs of Reedsville will conduct the rites. Burial will be in the cemetery there by Undertaker C.R. Halley

     Mrs. Elmira (Mide) Lane Ross, 75, widow of Jesse A. Ross, died at 8:10 AM today at her home in Bladen. She had become steadily worse from a heart ailment since her visit this summer with two daughters, Mrs. Bessy Caldwell and Mrs. Clema Trosteri, Erie, Pa.
     Born Nov. 11, 1874, in Ohio Twp. to Louis Lane and his wife, whose maiden name was Mooney, the decedent is survived by these sons in addition to the daughters mentioned: B. W. Ross, Raymond Ross, and Homer Ross, Bladen; Charles E. Ross, Catlin, Ill; and a grandson whom she reared from from 11 months of age: Clarence Waugh. Two sisters also survive: Mrs. John (Effie) Gladman, Gallipolis and Mrs. Ella Phillips, Bladen.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday in Mt. Zion Church, the Rev. Oma Williams officiating, and burial will be made by F. L. Stevers in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

[Note: d. 25 July 1949 from Funeral Book]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Jean Yount Top of Page

Jesse A. Ross Passes In Bladen 1:25 A.M. Today
Funeral Is Set For 2 P.M. Friday at Mt. Zion
     Jesse Alexander Ross, a native and lifelong resident of Ohio Township, died at 1:25 this morning at his home in Bladen after an extended illness. His age was 80 years, 3 months and 15 days.
     He is survived by his wife Elmyra Ross and the following children: B.W. Ross, merchant and Raymond and Henry Ross, all of Bladen; Charles Ross, Catlin, IL; Mrs. Bessie Caldwell and Mrs. Clemma Prosperi, both of Erie, PA. There are 21 grandchildren, one of whom, Clarence, was reared in the decedent's home; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Grant Ross, of Columbus and one sister, Mrs Ella Moorefield of Uniontown, PA. One son and two daughters preceded Mr. Ross in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church, in charge of Rev. Oma Williams of Crown City. Internment at the same place by F.L. Stevers. This evening the body will be at the home where friends may call.

[Note: stone..1865-1946. Death Certificate: born Oct. 21, 1865; died Feb. 6, 1946. Parents Busbon(?) Ross and Arminta King. Burial Mt. Zion Cemetery.]

Ross, Larry Allen

Infant Son Dies
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist church below Bladen by Rev. Oma Williams for Larry Allen, three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ross, who died Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at his parents' home. Burial followed there.

[Note: dates from stone 6 Jul 1941-11 Oct 1941]

Gallipolis newspaper
October 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page

Death of Mrs. Ross
     Mrs. Margaret Ross, residing in Harrison township, and widow of the late James Ross, died last Tuesday morning, aged 85 years. The funeral and burial took place at Mt. Carmel Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.
     She leaves six children, James M. Ross, of Huntington, W. Va.; John F. Ross, of Montgomery, W. Va.; Theodosia Calhoun, of Gallipolis; Romaine Fitch, of Ashland, Ky.; Lucy and Mary at home. She also leaves one brother and two sisters, William Louks, of Harrison township; Mrs. John F. Spangler, of Thevenin, and Mrs. Rhoda Roadarmour, mother of Att’y. A. L. Roadarmour.
     Mrs. Ross was a good woman and well liked by all who knew her and she will be missed in the community in which she lived.

Mary Ross
Mrs. Mary Ross was born in Pennsylvania in October, 1785 and died at Rio Grande, Ohio, August 28, 1886, at the extreme age of almost 101 years. Her maiden name was Cline. Her first husband name was Rawson, with whom she came to Gallia County about 1815. Her second husband was named Judge Ross, who died while a member of the Ohio Legislature. There were four children by the first husband and three by the second. For the most of the time for many years past she had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Susan Varney and died at her home.
Grandma Ross kept her mental faculties to the last and it was always a great pleasure to converse with her. She became a Christian in early life and never backslid. Of a most quiet and equable disposition, kind and affectionate to all around her and with a comforting and child-like faith in God, she spend a pleasant and beauteous old age and though her death could not be a surprise, it has left a void to the hearts of those left behind. She knew how to endear herself to the hearts of the children of the household, a wisdom which many old persons have not and which in itself is proof of a good heart and of well ripened graces of character. Her final illness was of brief duration. Her last words were " I have been here a long time", and shortly after, on the bright summer morning, she closed her eyes on the earthly day to open them in the eternal brightness of the Christian's future. Her funeral was preached by Rev. J.M. Davis.

Ross, William

     Departed this life on January 27, 1879, in Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio, Esquire William Ross, in the 88th year of his age. The deceased was born in 1791, in culpeper Co., Virginia. He moved to this county in 1806, and settled in Ohio Township, where he lived until death released him from all earthly toil. He was married in 1814 to Miss Nancy Nowlin, seven years younger than himself, and who still lives to mourn over her sad bereavement. He was the father of sixteen children, twelve of whom lived to be grown. Three sons and seven daughers are still living.
     He was a pensioner of the War of 1812. Father Ross served the township as Justice of the Peace for forty-two years. He was a member and deacon of the Baptist Church for twenty-eight years. He was bapstised into the fellowship of the Green Bottom Baptist Church, Va., by Elder H.T. Chilton, from which he came by letter, and became one of the constituent members of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, of which he reamined a consistent member until death.
     Father Ross's house was ever open for the preaching of the gospel, as well as a home for the care and toilworn messenger sent to bear the tidings of life and salvation to a perishing world. Father Ross took pleasure in relating incidents connected with his early life, while in his country's service, as well as with the Indians and wild beasts of the forest; yet no subject was dearer to him than than the subject of religion; not so much about his faith, or the faith of others, as about the faith once delivered to the saints. As a husband, loving; as a father, kind and affectionate; a noble and intelligent citizen and devoted Christian. A good man has fallen.. But while we mourn, we mourn not as those who have no hope.
     His funeral was preached by the writer, assisted by Rev. J.E. Caldwell, March 23d, at his late residence, to a large and attentive congregation of sorrowing relatives and friends, from 1st Cor. 15-35. Father Ross rests from his labors, and his works will follow him. A.J.W.

Gallipolis paper..transcribed obit
Jan.-Feb., 1879
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Ross, William J.

OLD RESIDENT TAKEN
William J. Ross, who died at the County Infirmary last week, was a native of Ohio Township and a member of one of the oldest families in this part of the state. He was past the four score and ten mark and was hale and hearty up to the time of his death, hardly knowing what it was to be sick a single day. For several years he served as Justice of the Peace in his township and held other offices of trust, all of which he filled with honor and distinction. He was engaged in the merchandise business at Bush's Mill for several years and was also postmaster at that place until the office was discontinued. His wife was Miss Kate Holloway, a member of the famous Holloway family of Gallipolis. She preceded him in death over 20 years ago. They had no children. Mr. Ross's only brother, Brown Ross, is now living in Cincinnati. "Uncle Jack." as everyone called him, was a deep thinker and read extensively, keeping posted on the events of the day. He loved to be in the company of his friends and after his home was broken by the death of his companion lived alone for several years near those who could look after his daily wants, and it was not until old age enfeebled him did he consent to become a county charge, preferring to do this rather than be a burden on his friends and relatives.

Gallipolis newspaper
Undated
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page

Passes Away At Home Of Sister
Had Not Fully Recovered from Operation Several Months Ago
     Mrs. Harry Rosser passed away at the age of 60 years Friday, June 24, at the home of her sisters, Rachel Jones and Mrs. Louis Waddell at Rio Grande, Ohio She underwent an operation at the Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, early this spring and never fully recovered, death being caused from complications following the operation for gallstones.
     She was the daughter of the late Rev. Daniel S. Jones and wife [Zilliah), Baptist minister of Centerville. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Harry Rosser, of Gallipolis and three children, Gwenzella and Earl Rosser of Gallipolis and Mrs. Howell Sheethman (Alva Rosser); also the following brothers and sisters, Rachel and Miss Louise Waddell of Rio Grande, Mrs. D.S. Jenkins of Oak Hill, Mrs. George E. Jaines of Shield, KS; Will Jones of Columbus and Gomer Jones of Elyria.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Rio Grande Baptist Church with Dr. H T. Houf, Rev. Dirks and Rev. W.P. Cherrington officiating. Burial was made in church cemetery in charge of funeral director, Steve Thomas of Centerville

IN MEMORY
Adaline Jones Rosser was born near Centerville, Dec. 2, 1866, died June 24, 1927, aged 60 years, 6 months and 22 days. She was the daughter of Daniel S. and Zillah Jones. Her early childhood was spent in Centerville, She received her education in Centerville and Rio Grande College. She taught school nine years. She united with the Baptist Church at Centerville when quite young. She acted on the truth expressed:

     On Nov. 9, 1900, she was united in marriage to Harry S. Rosser. They were married in her home by her father. To Mr. & Mrs. Rosser were born one son, Earle, and two daughters, Ava and Gwenzilla.
     Mr. and Mrs. Rosser moved to Gallipolis after their marriage. It was their home for 17 years. She was a real home maker. She loved her home and her children. In 1918, they moved to Rio Grande that they might educate their children. It was her highest hope to give them an education. Her happiest day was when her youngest daughter, Gwenzilla, graduated from college. She loved and lived for her children. Bless her memory.
     Last February, she went to Holzer Hospital and suffered an operation. In March, she was brought to the home of her sisters at Rio Grande, who lovingly and tenderly cared for her until God spoke, "Come unto me."

She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, one son, two daughters, four sisters, two brothers, one grandson, one granddaughter and a host of friends.
She was a loyal, faithful church worker. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church at Rio Grande, a member of the church organization, Auxillary and a member of the Willing Workers Class. While living in Gallipolis, she was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she faithfully served her Lord and Master.

Funeral services were conducted at the Calvary Baptist Church, Sunday, June 26th, by Rev. H.T. Houf, Rev. Dierks and Rev. W.P. Cherrington. Burial was made in the church cemetery in charge of Travis and Thomas of Centerville.

Scrapbook Collection -- Unknown Publications
June, 1927
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Rosser, Mrs. J. E.

Death of Mrs. J. E. Rosser
Mrs. J. E. Rosser, mother of Harry Rosser of this city, died at Parkersburg Thursday. The remains were brought here and the funeral was conducted from the Welch church at Centerville at 10 a. m. Monday

Gallipolis Journal
May 17, 1917
Vol 99 No. 16 P1
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Mrs. E. Rothgeb, 87 Of Addison, Died This Morn
Funeral Is Set For 2 Monday At Addison
     Mrs. Amazonia Hern Rothgeb, widow of Edwin Rothgeb, died at 9 o'clock this morning at her home above Addison. She had been bedfast nearly all summer and had been in poor health more than a year and underwent a major operation here last October. She would have been 87 next November 16.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock (EWT) Monday at the Addison Methodist Church, of which she was a member, with Rev. Harry Yost, a former pastor now living at Fultonham, Ohio, in charge. Interment will be made in Gravel Hill cemetery.
     Mrs. Rothgeb was born Nov. 16, 1856, in Addison Twp., a daughter of John T. and Phoebe Russell Hern. Her marriage to Mr. Rothgeb was an event of Feb. 14, 1880. Mrs. Rothgeb lived all her life in Addison Twp., but shortly before her health began to fail noticeably she spent a year or more with relatives in the Far West.
     Surviving are these children: Mrs. Georgia Bell, Yakima, Washington; Mrs. Edna Guyan, San Francisco, now teaching at Lyndyl, Utah; Mrs. Gertrude Carmen and Chaunsey (?) E. Rothgeb, both of Addison. There are also eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and these two brothers and sister: C.C. Hern, Hayward, Calif.; Pearl F. Hern, Polson, Montana; and Flora Hern, Los Angeles.
     Mr. Rothgeb, well-remembered for his genial and genteel traits and exemplary character, died Oct. 6, 1935. Thereafter, the children, always devoted to their parents, gave them the full measure of loving attention. Mrs. Guyan, after spending months at her mother's bedside, left just a few weeks ago to resume her duties as teacher, and Mrs. Bell had spent months here during the last two years. Neither will be able to return for the funeral.

[Note: From death certificate her name was Sarah Amazonia; date of death September 18, 1943.]

Newspaper (September 1943, Gallipolis Daily Tribune) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Gatewood file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page

Miss Anna Rothgeb
Passed Away at Columbus Following a Surgical Operation
     Miss Anna Rothgeb, daughter of the late Capt. Rothgeb of Addison and sister of Messrs. George and Edward Rothgeb and Mrs. Frank Vanden and Mrs. Clara Randalls, died at a Columbus hospital Sunday evening, following a surgical operation performed two weeks ago, according to a phone message received by Mr. John H. Ewing.
     The remains of Miss Rothgeb will arrive here over the Hocking Valley Wednesday evening and be taken in charge by Wetherholt & Entsminger. The funeral will take place form the Wetherholt & Entsminger chapel Thursday morning at 10:30 and will be conducted by Rev. Mr. McClure of Grace Methoidst Church. Burial at Pine street cemetery. Mr. George Rothgeb, of Columbus, will accompany the remains here.
     Miss Rothgeb was a most estimable lady and had many friends who will regret to hear of her death.
Miss Rothgeb was 59 years of age.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 5, 1918
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page

Dale Rothgeb, Jr
     Dale Rothgeb, Jr. 41, of 544 Jackson Pike, News Editor for Ohio Valley Publishing Company since 1978, died Friday at Ohio State University Hospital following a lengthy illness.
     Rothgeb graduated from Kyger Creek High School in 1963 and joined the Gallipolis Daily Tribune staff in October that year. In 1966, he became News Director of WJEH radio and returned to the newspaper as City Editor and Sports Reporter in 1970.
     He was a registered baseball and football official with the Ohio High School Athletic Association, a former Little League manager in Gallipolis and a Pony League manager at Cheshire. At one time, he was an assistant baseball coach at Kyger Creek High School.
     Rothgeb, a charger member of the Gallipolis Area Jaycees, served three years on the Kyger Creek Board of Education and one year on the Gallia County School Board.
     The son of Glenna Shaver Rothgeb of Cheshire and the late Dale Rothgeb, Sr., he married Patricia Seubert Rothgeb on June 9, 1979 at Harrison, Ohio.
     He was a member of Campaign Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. He also attended St. Louis Catholic Church.
     In addition to his wife and mother, he is also survived by four brothers, Robert Rothgeb and David Lee Rothgeb both of Gallipolis; MSgt. James K. Rothgeb, Bossier City, LA and Mickey J. Rothgeb, Colorado Springs CO; his grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Rothgeb of Chillicothe, two nephews and three nieces.
     Funeral services will be conducted Monday, 11 a.m. Cremeens Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Charles Hively and Rev. William R. Myers. Burial follows in Campaign Cemetery, Addison Township. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio State University Cancer Research Institute, 410 W. Tenth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210.

Death of Mrs. Rothgeb
Mrs. Edith Rothgeb, wife of Phillip Rothgeb, died at her home in Green township Tuesday morning, aged 39 years. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ed Beck, one son Perry, and an infant child a few days old, besides her husband.
The funeral was held at Bulaville Wednesday, burial at Rife Cemetery by Hayward & Son. She was a fine lady and her family have the sympathy of every one.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 8, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Rothgeb, Edwin

Edwin Rothgeb Aged 83, Dies Near Midnight
Upright, Genial Man Lived Long, Useful Life - Funeral At 2 Wednesday
     Edwin Rothgeb, one of the county's best-known farmers and a stalwart, worthy citizen, died at his home between Addison and Cheshire at 12:15 this morning. As was generally known his health had been failing for weeks or months. There was a sudden turn for the worse a week ago that caused two of his daughters to hurry to his side. Death was due to pernicious anemia.
     Mr. Rothgeb had entered his 84th year, having been born Sept. 25, 1852. He was a son of Captain Samuel and Frances Leonard Rothgeb, whose original home occupied the site of the present George Rothgeb home. Except for business trips by flatboat down the Mississippi and vacation trips to the Far West, Mr. Rothgeb's whole life was spent in the Addison community and was devoted to farming, though for a period years he was engaged in the merchandising business in Addison village.
     His ancestors migrated to the Ohio Valley from the Shenandoah; and their selection of a home in the wilds was a happy one. The Rothgeb acres are considered to be perhaps the most fertile in the county and the view from the Rothgeb home on the hillside is strikingly beautiful and impressive.
     As a boy of 10 years Rothgeb saw the Morgan Raiders and heard and probably witnessed some of the fighting that took place on this hill a Civil War incident often referred to as the Battle of Coal Hill.
     His schooling was climaxed by attending the old Gallia Academy, of which he was one of the early pupils. But he never stopped studying. He was of a philsophical turn and a lover and student of nature.
When 21 he became a Mason and was active and prominent in the affairs of Cheshire lodge as long as he was able to attend its meetings. A Medal was awarded to him in recognition of his half a century service in Masonry. In his early years, too, he played a cornet in the Cheshire band and was fond of music to his last days.
     In 1880 he married Amazonia Hern of the same township and their marriage was a happy and harmonoious one. She and four children survive; Mrs. Walter Bell, Yakima, Wash.; Mrs. T. C. Guyn, Ft. Hall, Idaho; Mrs. S. R. Carman and Chauncey E. Rothgeb, both of Addison. All were with him when he died and all had idolized him down through the years. There are these eight grandchildren; Edwin, Ross and Fred Carman; Jane Eloise and Raymah Rothgeb: Mrs. Marian Bell Hull, William Bell and Jack Guyn. A Brother and near neighbor, George Rothgeb, and a sister, Mrs. Clara Randall of this city, survive.
The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday at the home under the auspices of the Masons, with Rev. J.W. MeMahan of Cheshire officiating. Burial in Gravel Hill cemetery by Funeral Director F. J. Entsminger.
     On account of the nature of his illness Mr. Rothgeb remained alone for hours at a time at frequent intervals. But he had found "There is a pleasure in philosophy, and a lure even in the mirages of metaphysics." In reflection, as he sat upon his front porch gazing at the unusual panaroma that unfolded up, down and across the river - a view that embraces the mouth of Kyger and Dam 25, with a vast expanse of Cheshire bottoms and the West Virginia flats and hills - he found life well worth while. There again and again he "pulled himself up out of the maelstrom of circumstance" and found peace and complacency and genuine happiness in the companionship of his loved ones and in his contemplation of the wonders of Nature's workshop.

Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 7, 1933
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Mrs. J. N. Rothgeb Dead
Mrs. Emma Childers Rothgeb, who has relatives in this county, died at her home on Ohio avenue in Columbus Friday. She was 59 years old and is survived by her husband and one daughter. Her husband is John Newton Rothgeb, born and reared at Cheshire, and the father of Mrs. W. H. Needham, who lives at Williamson, W. Va., but is now visiting here.
The funeral was held in Columbus this afternoon. Burial in Greenlawn.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, September 12, 1921
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Rothgeb, Evelyn Blanche

      GALLIPOLIS - Evelyn Blanche Rothgeb, 91, of Gallipolis, died Friday, February 13, 1998, in the Holzer Senior Care Center. Born January 23, 1907 in Kanauga, daughter of the late William Leslie and Nannie V. Rothgeb, she was a bookkeeper and office manager at Davis Shuler for nearly 50 years. She was very active at the Fair Haven United Methodist Church in Kanauga, serving in various positions as secretary, treasurer, teacher and church historian. She was honored in April 1997 for over 75 years of Sunday School teaching, having started out substituting in the nursery and preschool class. She was still teaching at the age of 90. She was also active in several church organizations over the years, including CIC, Ladies' Aid, WSCS, and the United Methodist Women.
     Surviving are a sister, Alice Irene Beard of Gallipolis, several nieces and nephews, including Nancy (Asa) Bailey of Mansfield, Bill (Ursula) Beard of Addison, Alice (Joe) Giles of Gallipolis, Charles (Karen) Beard of Gallipolis, and James (Rita) Beard of St. Petersburg FL; grandnieces and grandnephews, including Duane Beard, Jeff Beard, Julia Pasquale, Michael Pasquale, Donna Thompson, Amiee Beard, Erin Beard, David Bailey, Allyson Ramsey and Melissa Bailey; and 14 great-grand nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers in early childhood, Leslie Leo and William Vance Rothgeb, and a brother-in-law, Gilbert Beard.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 1998 in the Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles Mash officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Monday, February 16, 1998.
     Pallbearers will be Duane Beard, Jeff Beard, Keith White, David Bailey and Joe Giles. Honorary pallbearers are Clyde Burnett, Claude Burnett and Milford Bailey. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Fair Haven United Methodist Church.

Rothgeb, W.C.

Death of W.C. Rothgeb
     Mr. W.C. Rothgeb living about a mile back of Addison and ill with consumption for a year or more died, Sunday morning, August 11, 1901 at 9 o'clock, aged about 44 years.
     Rev. W.J. Fulton conducted the funeral services at 3 o'clock this afternoon under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias, of which order he was a member in good standing and delegations of K of P from here and Cheshire were in attendance. The services were large and impressive.
     He left a wife, who is a sister of Messrs. Elza, Newt,John and Shelton Louks and was a good citizen and kind husband with many warm friends, who will regret to hear that he has passed away, albeit it was from a life of suffering.

[Note: Buried in Rife Cemetery in Addison Township]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, August 12, 1901
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

     Nancy Pearle Fulton Rothgeb, 86, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Holzer Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
     Born Aug. 3, 1896, in Cheshire Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late Rev. Samuel and Elizabeth Shuler Fulton, she was a 1915 graduate of Cheshire Academy, a 70 year member of Cheshire Baptist Church and taught school for several years after attending Rio Grande College.
     She married Otto Thomas Rothgeb on March 27, 1920. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. M. Rucker (Mary Jane) Neal and Mrs. Carl H. (Verla Mae) Myers, both of Cheshire and Mrs. J. Timothy (Betty Lou) Evans of Rodnes and five grandchildren and six great-grandchldren. She was also preceded in death by a brother and four sisters.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Rawlings-Coats-Blower Funeral Home, Middleport, with Rev. William Uber officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Pallbearers will be James R. Neal, David T. Evans, Jon T. Rothgeb, Carl H. Myers, Robert D. Huestis and Travis E. Burille.

Mrs. Rothgeb Found Dead In her Bed
     Mrs. Nannie V. Rothgeb, 82, was found dead in bed at her Kanauga home at noon Thursday. She had been suffering from a cold, therefore, the family was not alarmed when she did not get up, thinking she was only sleeping.
     Mrs. Rothgeb was born in Meigs county, Aug. 31, 1881, daughter of the late Joshua and Clarrisse Fife Vance. The family moved to Kanauga when she was two years old and she had been a resident of the community for 80 years. She was a life long member of Fair Haven Methodist Church and active in the WSCS.
     Her marriage to William R. Rothgeb took place in the parental home Dec. 24, 1899. Mr. Rothgeb preceded her in death Jan. 18, 1929. Survivors are two daughters, Miss Evelyn Rothgeb, at home, an employee of Davis-Shuler Co. and Mrs. Gilbert (Irene) Beard of Third Ave., Gallipolis. There are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Otis (Leola) Lewis of Kanauga also survives.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fair Haven Methodist Church. Rev. Wesley Bennett will officiate, and burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, January 17, 1964
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

     Ray J. Rothgeb, 67, First Avenue, Beaver, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Holzer Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 12, 1918 in Marion, the son of Jacob and Sarah Jones Rothgeb. A retired construction worker, he was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of the Beaver Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9942 and Disabled American Veterans of Jackson.
     Surviving are his wife, Marcella Moore Rothgeb, whom he married on Oct. 16, 1946. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Sarah Rothgeb, of Chillicothe; a daughter, Mrs. Danny (Betty) Sturgill of Jackson; a brother, Ora Rothgeb, of Darbyville; three sisters, Virginia George of Vinton and Melva Ross and Arta Rothgeb, both of Chillicothe and a grandson, Danny Ray Sturgill of Jackson. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers and two sisters.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Beaver, the Rev. Albert Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Beaver Union Cemetery. Military rites will be observed by Beaver VFW Post #9942 and Jackson DAV.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday and before the funeral on Sunday.

Samuel Rothgeb Dies Suddenly Monday Evening
Cerebral Hemorrhage Climaxes Week's Illness----Funeral Set for 2 O'clock Wednesday Afternoon.
      Samuel Vinton Rothgeb, 81, died at his home between Addison and Cheshire at 4:15 Monday afternoon. He had been ill about a week, suffering from a bronchial infection, but death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage.
      With him at the time were his daughter, Ella, and his physician, Dr. C. A. Rife, of Kyger. Both of them, as well as the patient himself, felt that his condition was improving. One of his last inquiries was as to the fate of the Lindberg baby. He then asked that the curtain be pushed back that he might look out at the snow-covered landscape that he had known from his babyhood. A moment later he was stricken and quickly he passed away.
      Mr. Rothgeb was born and reared and had spent his life on the farm where he died, his home marking the intersection of the Gravel Hill road with State Route No. 7. He was a son of the late Wesley Rothgeb and is survived by the devoted daughter and only child, already mentioned, and by one brother and
one sister--Reuben Marcellus Rothgeb and Mrs. Esther Swisher, both of Los Angeles. His wife, who was Julia Watson, died 19 years ago. Edwin and George Rothgeb were second cousins and near neighbors.
      As a boy of 13 he witnessed some of the stirring scenes incident to Morgan's raid into this territory. The Confederate and Union forces had quite a lively skirmish on Coal Hill, just a short distance up the slope from the Rothgeb home--perhaps the most serious encounter that ever occurred on Gallia County soil.
      Mr. Rothgeb was a pleasant companion, an honest and upright citizen, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He would have been 82 years old on June 18. He had been a Mason for 56 years, a member of Siloam lodge at Cheshire and an Eastern Star.
      Funeral Services will be conducted at the home at 2 O'clock Wednesday by Rev. E. C. Vens of Kanauga under Masonic ausupices. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery by J. L. Coleman of Bidwell.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, March 08, 1932
Contributed by Teresa Herrman                                      Top of Page

     RALPH E. ROUSCULP Columbus--Ralph Eugene Rousculp, 83, of Columbus, died Wednesday, April 13, 1994 at Kobacker House in Columbus.
     He was born on Jan. 14, 1912 in Thornville to the late Albert W. and Nancy (Swinehart) Rousculp. A World War ll U.S. Army Veteran who served with the 147th Combat Engineers, he was a retired U.S. Postal Service clerk with 16 years of service. He was also a member of Linden Lutheran Church, the VFW Post 9857, the American Legion, the AARP, NAFRE and the Battle of Normandy Foundation.
     Survivors include his wife, Addamay (Brown) Rousculp, a 1939 Gallia Academy High School graduate; three sons Kenneth Rousculp of Columbus, Edwin Rousculp of Washington (state) and Gary Rousculp of Califoria (state); six grandchildren; one brother, Frank E. Rousculp; and one sister, Luella Ricketts. Also preceding him in death was his first wife Margaret Rousculp.
     The funeral was held Saturday at Linden Lutheran Church in Columbus, where Pastor Dean Bright officiated. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where military honors were conducted.

     Carl B. Roush, 76, Northland Terrace Care Center, Columbus, died Monday night in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Born April 12, 1906, in Millwood, W. Va., son of the late Calvin E. and Meda May Pratt Roush, he was a retired crane operator and member of Chapel Hill Church of Christ.
     He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia H. Roush, on Sept. 12, 1978. Surviving are a son , Carl B., Jr., of New Albany; two daughters, Vera Brinkley of Houston, Texas, and Juanita Jane Abshire of Arkansas; three sisters, Margaret, Opal and Josa, all of Wellsville; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. George Jones officiating. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1983
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Cornelius Roush
In Memory
     On Monday evening, April 28, the Cheshire community was inexpressively shocked when the news went out that Cornelius Roush was dead. His death occurred while he was about his farm duties, and he was found by a neighbor underneath his overturned buggy.
     His passing closes the book of a long and very useful life, for at his death he was 80 years, 8 months and 11 days of age. He was born at Bulaville, in Addison township, Sept. 17, 1849, and was the son of Reuben and Catherine Watson Roush.
     On July 5th, 1898, he was united in marriage to Andorra Shaffer, and to this union was born one son, George Hanley, who met a tragic death from a fall of slate seven years ago. This son, his father, mother, and two sisters, Amanda and Helen, wait to welcome him on the other shore. One devoted sister, Addie, of Cheshire, survive him.
     With this sister, a wife, a daughter-in-law, Hilah, three little grandchildren, Catherine Elizabeth, Norma Emiline, Georgia Marie, and unnumbered relatives and friends, mourn the loss of one whose place in their hearts can never be filled.
     Some years ago he was baptized and became a member of the Cheshire Baptist church. He was also a member of the Little Kyger Grange. For many years he was sexton of the Gravel Hill cemetery at Cheshire.
     These words briefly sum up the life of a man known and liked by every one far and near. How can pen or tongue tell of his sincere goodness? He was a deep thinker, a reader, and above all a lover of the great out-of-doors. He died, as he perhaps would have wished, in that great out of doors. But we shall miss him as the days go by more and more.

    To him who in the love of nature,
     Holds communion with her visible form,
     She speaks a various language,
     For his gayer hours, she a voice of gladness,
     And a smile and eloquence of beauty
     And she glides into his darker moorings
     With a mild and gentle sympathy
     That steals away their sharpness, ere he is aware.
     So live that when the summons comes to join the innumerable caravan,
     That moves to the pale realms of shade,
     Though go like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him
     And lies down to pleasant dreams.

Card of Thanks…We wish to thank our neighbors and relatives for their sympathy, assistance and beautiful flowers given during our bereavement caused by the sudden death of husband and brother, Cornelius Roush on April 28; also Rev. Edward Reed for sermon and consolation, the organist, Mrs. Pearl Rothgeb and singers, Mrs. Will Cochran and Mrs. Catherine Hern, for beautiful and impressive music rendered, Little Kyger Grange for official service and Undertaker Coleman for efficient burial service.
       Andora E. Roush,
         Addie Roush

Gallia Times
May 15, 1930
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Runaway Fatal for Aged Sexton of Gravel Hill
Body of Cornelius Roush Found Near his Overturned Buggy Monday Evening
     Cornelius Roush, 80, who resided in the village of Cheshire, was found dead a short distance from his overturned buggy at Gravel Hill cemetery of which he was sexton late Monday afternoon. The body was found by Baker Matthews.
     It was believed from all indications that the aged gentlemen’s horse had been frightened in some way, resulting in the overturning of the buggy and the death of the occupant. The horse was loose from the buggy when the body was discovered. While it could not be determined how long the man had been dead, those viewing the body believed it to have been dead several hours.
     A coroner was called and viewed the remains before they were removed to the Roush home in Cheshire. The deceased was survived only by his widow. No funeral arrangements had been made Tuesday morning.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, April 29, 1930
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

     GALLIPOLIS - Naomi (Skidmore) Roush, 79, 111 Evergreen Road, Bidwell, died Friday, March 18, 1994 in Holzer Medical Center.
     Born June 10, 1914 in Mason County, W. Va., daughter of the late Mack and Lula Mann Brabham, she was a retired postal employee and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Bidwell.She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Okey Skidmore, on June 8, 1965, and Vaughn Roush in October 1986; by three brothers, Fulton, John and Emmett Brabham; and by seven half-brothers and threee half sisters.
     Surviving are three sons, Paul (Maxine) Skidmore of Asheboro, N.C.; Harold Skidmore of Patriot; and David (Rosemary) Skidmore of Gallipolis; two step-daughters, Mrs. Leola Choser of Laurelville, and Mrs. Juanita McGovern of Ypsilanti, Mich.; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Henry (Mary) Skidmore of Evergreen.
     Services will be at l1 a.m. Monday in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, with the Rev. C. J. Lemley officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the chapel Sunday from 6-9 p.m.

     Gordon D. Roush, 75, formerly of Cheshire, living at Indian Trail Nursing Home in Carey, Ohio, died this morning in Findlay, Ohio. He farmed and was a retired coal miner.
     Born in Gallia County, Sept 19, 1913, he was a son of the late Hollis and Belle Gordon Roush. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. He is survived only nieces and nephews in Gallia County.
     A member of the Cheshire Freewill Baptist Church, services will be at Stombaugh Memorial Funeral Home in Carey, Ohio, Saturday, 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul D. Moss officiating. Burial follows in Spring Grove Cemetery, Carey, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Brought Home For Burial
The remains of Homer Roush, young son of Elza Roush, of Patriot, were brought to his home from Springfield, where he died of pneumonia and the funeral was held Tuesday at Alexander.

[Note: Death Certificate...born Dec. 1899, died Jan. 24, 1920; aged 20 years 1 month. Parents Eliza Roush and Cora Gold. Buried in Patriot Cemetery in Perry Township.]

Roush Services Held at Cheshire Wednesday
MIDDLEPORT - Funeral services for Horton Roush were held at the Roush home at Rt. 1 Cheshire Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Shirley Woods officiating. Pallbearers were Fred Thomas, Paul Swisher, Doyle Shuler, Burdell Reed, Chauncey Rife and Eugene Smith and grandchildren of the deceased had charge of the flowers.
Relatives who came for the services included Harrison Scott, Zanesville; Mrs. Edna Johnson, Mrs. Emma Rife, Mrs. Maude Nelson and Miss Lura Fisher.

Clipping dated June 29, 1950
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech

     MIDDLEPORT – Mrs. Lettie C. Roush, 85, formerly of Middleport, died Friday evening (February 15, 1980) at the Monte Ray Nursing Home in Columbus.
     Mrs. Roush was born July 17, 1894 at Kyger, a daughter of the late James R. and Electa Thomas Swisher. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Downing Roush, three sisters and a brother.
     Mrs. Roush was a member of the Middleport First Baptist Church and Evangeline Chapter 172, Order of Eastern Start, Middleport.
     She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Eleanor Jean) Russell, Whitehall, and Mrs. Raymond (Betty Jo) Allensworth, Groveport; five grandchildren, Harvey and Joe Allensworth, Groveport; Mrs. David (Rae Ann) Warton, Coshocton; Mrs. Michael (Jeannie) Burt, Pataskala, and Albert D. Russell III, Whitehall, and a sister, Mrs. Julia McGee, Gallipolis.
     Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Rawlings-Coats-Blower Funeral Home with the Rev. David Warton officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

     Mrs. Melissa Roush, 92, a resident of 651 Third Ave., Gallipolis, died Sunday at 7 a. m. at the Holzer Medical Center. She had been a patient there for one week. Mrs. Roush was born July 190, 1881 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Eliot and Angeline Coughenour Gordon. Her Husband, Maurice Roush died in 1944.
     Survivors include two sons, Glenn Roush of Porter; George Roush of Marion, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Luther Goetting (Myrtle) of Texas, Mrs. William (Madge) Frazier of Gallipolis and Mrs. Howard (Lucille) Brannon of Gallipolis, a sister, Mrs. Lela Vollborn with whom she made her home in Gallipolis. She was a member of the Vinton Easter Star and Poplar Ridge Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the McCoy-Moore-Wetherholt Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 today.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 04, 1974
Submitted by Dorothy Frazier Top of Page

Rudd Services Held
Funeral services for John H. Rudd, age 46, who died last Tuesday after an illness of three months, were held Thursday afternoon at the Geo. J. Wetherholt and Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Floyd Workman officiating. Burial followed in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Rudd, who was born in Lewisburg, W.Va., and his family were tenants on the farm of Tom Agee in Perry Township. Surviving besides his wife are six sons and a daughter; also several brothers and sisters.

Athens Messenger
Apr. 5, 1946
Contributed by Joyce Robinson

Rudd, John

John Rudd Dies
Burial Mound Hill
     Funeral services for John H. Rudd, 48, tenant of Tom Agee's Perry Township farm where he died Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. of cancer, were held this afternoon at the George Wetherhold and Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Floyd Workman officiating. He had been ill three months.
     Decedent was born in Lewisburg, WV, to John R. and Anna Simpson Rudd, both natives of Tazewell, VA. He is survived by his widow, six sons and a daughter and several brothers and sisters.
     Burial was made in Mound Hill Cemetery.

[Note: death certificate--John Harrison Rudd born Jan. 27, 1900; died April 2, 1946]

Gallipolis Paper
April 4, 1946
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Ruff, Frank Bill

     Frank Bill Ruff, 79, of S.R. 279, Thurman, died Sunday at his home. He was born on Nov. 28, 1908 in Thurman to the late Frank and Helen Ruff.
     He was a member of Thurman United Methodist Church, the Thurman Grange and the Centerville Masonic Lodge. He served as a Democratic Central Committee member and was chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee in Gallia County. He most recently sat on the Gallia County Election Board and the Gallia County Health Board. He was a former Centerville Councilman and a Centerville School Board member. He was also a founding member of the Centerville Volunteer Fire Department and a life member of the National Rifle Association.
     He was preceded in death by two sisters, one brother and one great-granddaughter. Survivors include his wife ,Marie Ruff; a son, Robert Ruff; a daughter ,Dorothy Ruff, all of Centerville, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home in Oak Hill. The Rev. Dirk Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

[Note: Died Feb. 28,1988]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 29, 1988 Page 10, col. 3
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Runyan, Douglas A.

     Douglas A. Runyan, 63, of Gallipolis, died Sunday, November 29, 1998 at his residence. Born February 11, 1935, in Cambridge, Ohio, son of Smith B. Runyan and Bernetta "Sadie" Baker Runyan of Gallipolis, he retired from AEP in 1997.
     A member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Gallipolis, where he was a deacon and a choir member, he was a retired member of the Gallipolis Volunteer Fire Department, following 31 years of service. He was a member of Morning Dawn Lodge No. 7 in Gallipolis.
     Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Doris Jean Frasher Runyan, whom he married May 8, 1960 in Gallipolis, a brother and a sister-in-law, Smith E. and Saundra Runyan of Delaware, Ohio; an aunt, Lena B. Larkin of Reno, Nevada; three nieces, Holly (Rick) Fossen of New Jersey, Suzanne (Craig) Erkfitz of Pennsylvania and Andrea Dawn Davis of Hilliard; and three nephews, Smith S. (Diana) Runyan of Delaware, Steven (Megan) Davis of Canton, and Travis J. Frasher of Gallipolis.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 1998 in the Fellowship Baptist Church, with Pastor Joseph Godwin officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 1998.
     The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services on Wednesday, December 2,1998.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Holzer Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Pallbearers will be Bill Kuhn, Lewis Miller, Bob Armstrong, David Steven Davis, Travis J. Frasher and Chip Runyan. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Stewart, Don Mink, Earl Chaplin, Dr. Ismael Jamora and John Godwin.

Gallipolis paper
1998
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Rupe, Arthur

Arthur Rupe, 54, Succumbs To Heart Attack

Death Comes Like Flash As Rupe And Others Are Working In Gravel Pit

     Arthur Rupe, 54, of Old Kyger, dropped dead at 3:30 Friday afternoon while working in a gravel pit near Gravel Hill cemetery, a mile back of Cheshire. Death resulted from a heart attack; and he had experienced one the previous day. (Decedent should not be confused with Arthur Rupe, merchant at Kyger).
     Mr. Rupe was working for the township trustees and gravel was being obtained from a point just over the bank on Kyger creek near the lower end of the cemetery. He and wife and son, Arthur, lived a short distance below the Old Kyger church.
     Mr. Rupe was a son of the late Newton Rupe and was born in Vinton county, Aug. 2, 1883. His earlier ancestors were from the Kyger community and his father's family moved there a generation ago. Arthur married Lydia Searls, a daughter of the late Levi Searls of Kyger, on Aug. 20, 1904, Squire M.C. Boice officiating.
     There survive, besides Mrs. Rupe and the son named, two other children, Floyd Rupe and Mrs. Florence Scott, wife of Harrison Scott all of that community; his mother, Mrs. Alice Barrett Rupe of Kyger, and the following brothers and sisters; Joseph Rupe, Beech Hill (or is it Beech Grove?) Indiana; Mrs. Vernon Edy, Blair, Ohio; Mrs. Cora Burchett, Plain City; Ben, Selby and Isaac Rupe, Mrs. W. R. Athey and Mrs. Harvey Mulford, all of Kyger and vicinity.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 Sunday at the Kyger M.E, church of which Mr. Rupe was a member, by Rev. H.N. Snyder. Burial in Kyger cemetery by J.L.Coleman.

Gallipolis Tribune
1937
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Asa Oscar

Eno Community Farmer Is Dead
     Asa Oscar Rupe, 81, a retired merchant and prominent farmer of the Eno community, died at his home on Rt. 554 at 8 a.m., Monday. His death was caused by complications, but he had been in failing health for a period of six months. Sunday he had come to Gallipolis to consult a physician and his condition had not noticeably worsened.
     Rupe spent his entire lifetime in the Eno neighborhood. He had retired from the operation of a general store a number of years ago, and had engaged in a large farm operation since that time.
     He was born at Eno on May 7, 1875, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Ralph Rupe. He was married to the former Stella M. Miller on Aug. 2, 1902 by Sam Robinson, justice of the peace. She survives along with a daughter, Mrs. Levi (Reva) Reynolds of Gallipolis. There are seven grand and eight great grandchildren. Another survivor is a sister, Mrs. George (Bernice) Searls of Eno. Two brothers, Elva M. and Chester A. preceded him in death.
     Mr. Rupe was a member of the Eno Methodist Church, Siloam Masonic lodge at Cheshire, Cheshire chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and the Eno Grange.
     Funeral services will be held at the Eno Methodist Church at 2 p.m., Wednesday. Burial will be at a place to be chosen under the direction of the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home. Rev. Paul Pyles will officiate. Officers and members of the Cheshire Blue Lodge of Masons will conduct Masonic services at the late home at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday. Friends may call at the home after 1 p.m., Tuesday and until the funeral hour.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, October 8, 1956
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Rupe, Clarence

     Clarence E. Rupe, 85, died Friday morning at the home of a stepdaughter, Mrs. Howard (Eva) Seidenable., Route 1, Middleport, with whom he made his home.
     Mr. Rupe was born Dec. 3, 1889 at Kyger, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Rupe. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Violet Brown Rupe, and two sisters.
     Surviving besides Mrs. Seidenable are two stepsons Leland Brown of Middleport and Clarence Brown of Albany; a sister, Mrs. Leona Kennedy, Columbus, and four step-grandchildren.
     Mr. Rupe was a member of the Middleport Fire Dept., a veteran of World War 1, a member of Feeney-Bennett Post 128, American Legion and the auxiliary of the Ohio State Patrol.
     In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Middleport Fire Dept. Mr. Rupe was a member of the Middleport Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home with the Rev. Peter Grandall officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 28, 1975
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Claude M.

     Claude M. Rupe, 87, Kyger, died Monday, Jan. 22, 1996 in Holzer Medical Center. Born Aug.26, 1908 in Cheshire Township, Gallia County, son of the late David Perry and Laura S. Lyle Rupe, he was a farmer, factory worker, township trustee and storekeeper, and belonged to the Siloam Lodge 456 F & AM, Cheshire.
     Surviving are his wife, Lena Rupe of Kyger; a son, Perry Rupe of Lowell; and a daughter, Martha Adkins of Kyger. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the Birchfield Funeral Home, Rutland, with Pastor Robert E. Musser officiating. Burial will be in the Coy Hill Cemetery, Danville. No calling hours will be observed.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 1996
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Rupe, D. Perry

D. Perry Rupe, 76, Passes at Home at Kyger
His Useful, Though Simple Life Was Spent In One Community---Burial At 2 Thursday
     David Perry Rupe, aged 76, father-in-law of County Supt., H. B. Bradbury, died at 4 o'clock this morning at his home a mile west of Kyger (Cheshire R. D. 2). He had been ailing since a week ago Saturday when he suddenly toppled over in his yard. Though he rallied from that heart attack or stroke, his condition had been regarded as grave since the middle of last week.

Always Lived Thereabouts
     Mr. Rupe was born in a quarter of a mile of where he died and his whole life was spent on the upper waters of Kyger. He was an industrious, upright, home-loving man of goodly moral fiber and simple tastes and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all his acquaintances. For many years he was manager of the Blue Sulphur farm.
     He was the next youngest son of Washington and Elizabeth Rothgeb Rupe and was born March 12, 1860, his age being 76 years, 3 months, 4 days. On Nov. 11, 1888, he and Laura S. Lyle were united in marriage at her home in Kyger. She and the following children survive; Mrs. Laude F. (Elta) Miller, Athens; Mrs. Charles E. (Agnes) Swisher, Middleport; Walter Perry Rupe, Chillicothe; Mrs. Luella Bradbury, Gallipolis; Theodore Marcus Rupe, at home; Claude Miller Rupe, Cheshire.
     There also survive three brothers, Jacob, the oldest, living near Cheshire and in a serious condition; William, who has long been an invalid and Frank Rupe, both neighbors of the decedent. There are 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
     Funeral services will be held at the Kyger M. E. church at 2 o'clock Thursday, under Masonic auspices. Burial by J. L. Coleman at Gravel Hill.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 16, 1936
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Earl

Earl Rupe, 42 W. War Soldier Dies This Morn
     Earl Rupe, 42, World War soldier, who with his family had occupied the old Bradbury homestead in Kyger, died at the Holzer Hospital shortly after 9 o'clock this morning. He succumbed to heart trouble, aggravated by erysipelas, and his illness was known to be hopeless soon after his arrival at the hospital on Sunday.
     Rupe's career as a soldier included 18 months service in France. Clarence Earl Rupe was reared in Kyger and there married Mary Bradbury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bradbury, and he was the father of three children, Jean 15, Gertrude 10, and Wade 12. He was a son of the late Newton Rupe and is survived by his mother, five brothers and three sisters most of them residents of Cheshire tp. another sister, Mrs. Stimble, died in February in the Holzer Hospital.
     Until activities were curtailed there as a result of the depression, Mr. Rupe was employed as a carman at Hobson. He was quiet and reserved but devoted to his family, being kind and indulgent and had a host of friends who lament his passing and sympathize with his wife, children, mother and other sorrowing relatives.
     He was member of J.O.U.A.M. council at Kyger and of the American Legion.

Gallipolis Tribune
March 1935
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Rupe, Elizabeth Caroline

     Elizabeth Caroline Rupe, daughter of Mathias and Emily Rupe, was born in Gallia county, Ohio, near Kyger November 27, 1847, departed this life May 18, 1933, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 21 days.
     On the 8th day of October, 1868, she was united in marriage with Charles Walter, and to this union were born five children; Homer C., Mary Emma, Minnie O., Sarah E. and Courtland C. M. The husband and one daughter, Mary Emma, who is now Mrs. D. W. Denney, are the only survivors of this immediate family.
     Besides these she leaves a step-mother, Mrs. Ellen Rupe, two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Harrison of Rutland, O., Mrs. Electa Runyon of Charleston, W. Va., two half-sisters, Mrs. Lillie Rupe and Mrs. Arthur Sumner, of Hurricane, W. Va., one half-brother, Hollis Rupe, of Huntington W. Va., three grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a host of more distant relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.
     Figuratively speaking, the door of this home was always open. The stranger was treated with due respect and courtesy; and neighbors and friends feasted upon their hospitality and good cheer.
The sick neighbor relished the dish that "Aunt Cal" brought and felt relieved.
     Early in life she acknowledged Jesus as her Savior and remained in the faith. For many years her voice has been heard in the class rooom where her testimonies proved an inspiration to all true believers. The preaching of the word and prayer and social service delighted her as it does all christians, for they bring a slight view of the rest that remains for the peope of God.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1933
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Elza M.

E.M. Rupe Passes at 4 This Morhing
County Is Shocked By The News Of Death Of Prominent Morgan Tp. Citizen, One-Time County Commissioner--Funeral At Eno At 2 O'Clock Monday.
     Early today throughout the county and beyond its northern borders the saddening and startling news was passed along that Elza M. Rupe had died. The end came at 4 o'clock at his home on Vinton Route 1 (the Eno community) of a heart weakness that had become serious only a few days ago. Few were aware of his illness, though many had known he was aware of an unsatisfactory heart condition.

Elza Was a Man's Man
     Mr. Rupe was a former county commissioner, a most honorable and capable one; he was a pillar in the Eno M.E. church and did his full part in making Eno one of the fine communities of the county; he was a man of many interests and contacts, and a pleasant, companionable, home-loving, useful and exemplary man.
     He was born in the community where he died and was a son of JOseph Rupe (a Union soldier) and Mary Ralph Rupe. His birthdate was Feb. 5, 1869, and hence he lacked but nine days of being 71 years old. On Feb. 12, 1899, he married Wilda Roush, who survives him and they were grandly devoted to each other. Their only child, Ona Geace, was born in 1906 and died four years later. Abrother, Oscar A. Rupe, and a sister, Mrs. Bernice Searls, wife of George Searls, all of the same community, survive.
     Mr. Rupe, in addition to his church connections, was a member of the Eno Grange, a charter member of the Eastern Star at Vinton and but recently installed as Worthy Patron. He was a member of the Blue Lodge of Masons at Cheshire, of the Knights Templars of Gallipolis, and the Shrine of Columbus.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 27, 1940
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Rupe, Floyd C.

     GALLIPOLIS - Floyd C. Rupe, 57, Cheshire, died unexpectedly at 7:10 p.m. Friday in Holzer Hospital. Mr. Rupe became ill at a local restaurant and died 30 minutes after reaching the hospital.
     Born in Cheshire he was the son of the late Arthur and Lidia Searles Rupe. He spent his life in Cheshire and had been employed as a coal miner, but had not worked since he was injured in 1950.
Survivors include his wife, the former Lucille Ralph; two sons, Jerald of Columbus, and Bobby J., a military policeman in the Army in Alaska; a daughter Miss Elata Rupe sophomore at Eastern Kentucky State College, Richmond, Ky.; a brother and sister, Arthur Rupe and Mrs. Florence Scott, both of Zanesville, and four grandchildren.
     The Miller funeral home will announce arrangements.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sept. 27, 1964
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Frank S.

Frank S. Rupe Dies Suddenly This Morning
Funeral Services Will Be Held At Kyger M. E. Church At 2 Saturday
     Frank S. Rupe died of a heart attack at his home a mile and a half up Kyger creek from Kyger village at 12:50 this morning. He was in his 75th year and father of Arthur Rupe, Kyger merchant, and Raymond Rupe of this city.
     Mr. Rupe had been ailing somewhat but had worked in his garden last evening and his death came as a shocking surprise to relatives and friends.
     He was born and reared about half a mile from where he died and his whole life had been spent in that immediate neighborhood. He was an industrous, honest home-loving man who had many friends and probably no enemies.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 23, 1938
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Rupe, Garnet

Mrs. Garnet Rupe 80, a resident of 125 Second Ave., Gallipolis, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday in the Holzer Medical Center. A seamstress, she was born Sept. 27, 1893 in Gallia County, daughter of the late JOhn E. and Allie Thaxton Roush. Mrs. Rupe, a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, was preceded in death by her husband, Chester C. Rupe in 1925.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 12, 1974
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, J. E.

J. E. Rupe, Aged 75, Dies in Cheshire Tp.
     J. Enos Rupe, who was born and reared and spent his whole life above Kyger in the Wesley Chapel community, died at his home there at 9 o'clock Thursday night. Death resulted from heart failure after a five days illness. A very rugged man in his younger years, Mr. Rupe plainly showed his growing infirmities when he was in Gallipolis a few weeks ago.
     Decedent was a son of Rance Henry and Barbara Halfill Rupe and was born June 16, 1860. In 1891 he married Addie Thomas, Athens, survives him. He is survived also by a brother Cassius A. Rupe of Addison, who is the father of Roy and Ray Rupe, both of Addison. He was a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M.
     Funeral services will be held at Kyger M. E. church at 1 o'clock Sunday, with Rev. Harvey Bolton of Rutland in charge. Burial in Wright cemetery near Langville by J. L. Coleman.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 9, 1935
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, J.M.

J.M. Rupe 79, Succumbs In Indiana
     Joseph Merrill Rupe, Sr. 79, a native of Gallia county and a resident of 4040 Minnesota St., Indianapolis, Ind., died on Monday at his home. He was an employee of the New York Central Railroad for 40 years. Mr. Rupe was a member of the Carman's Union and Calvary Tabernacle Church.
     He was born at Kyger on Dec. 13, 1886, son of the late James Newton and Alice Barrett Rupe. He was one of 13 children. Survivors include his wife, the former Nita Jenkins of Poplar Ridge, two daughters, Mrs. Henry P. (Grace) Lagena, and Miss Emily Rupe, three sons, Martin Luther, and Joseph M. Rupe, Jr., both of Indianapolis, and James Newton Rupe of Rt. 1, Fairland, Ind. There are eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
     Other survivors are two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Lyda Eddy of Bellaire, O., Mrs. Cora Hardin of Piqua, O., and Benjamin Wesley Rupe of Rt. 1, Cheshire.
     Services were held Thursday morning at Calvary Tabernacle Church and burial was in Acton cemetery located in a southern suburb of Indianapolis.
     Relatives attending the last rites were; Mr. and Mrs. Ben W. Rupe of Cheshire, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Rupe of Huntington, Arthur Coughenour, Lawrence Rupe and son, Larry, of Langsville, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rupe and family of Cleveland, Marion Rupe of Wilmington, Lloyd Jenkins of Pomeroy, John Jenkins of Springfield, Otho Coughenour of Columbus and Mrs. Cora Hardin of Piqua.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sept. 1966
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Jacob

J. Rupe Spent All But 2 Of 87 Years Here
Large Crowd Expected To Attend Rites At Cheshire At 2 Sunday
     Except for two years in Missouri, the late Jacob Rupe spent all of his 87 years in this county. He was an industrious, honest man and had acquired considerable property, it is believed. One of his chief interests was the Masonic Lodge to which he had belonged more than half a century. He was a member of Cheshire Lodge F & A. M.; Pomeroy Chapter, No. 80, R. A. M.; Bosworth Council, No 46, R. & S. M.; Ohio Valley Commandery No. 24, K. T.; and Scioto Valley Consistory, 32nd Degree Masons of Columbus.
     In addition to the three children and two brothers named in yesterday's paper as his survivors, there are six grandchildren, Merrill, Beatrice, Helen and Dorothy Briggs, William and Mary Reynolds,. the mother of decedent's children, the former Mary Ellen Richey, died No. 14, 1896.
     Funeral rites will be conducted Sunday afternoon at the Cheshire Baptist church at 2 o'clock with Rev. H. W. Wilbur of Gallipolis officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Knights Templar Commandery of Pomeroy, according to his final request, which also asked that the Knights Templars of Gallipolis be given special invitation to attend the rites in a body, as were members of the Cheshire lodge. A very large turnout of Masons and of others is looked for.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sept. 1936
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Rupe, Laura S.

At 2 [pm] Saturday
     Mrs. Laura S. Rupe, widow of D. Perry Rupe, died at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. H. B. Bradbury, at Kyger. She was in her 83rd year and had been an invalid for 18 months and during that period had been tenderly cared for at the home of her children. Death is believed to have resulted from a stroke.
      Mrs. Rupe was a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Reynolds Lyle and she was the last of her generation of the family. She was born Sept. 3, 1863, in Kyger and had spent nearly all her life within a radius of a mile of a birthplace. She was a gentle, kind soul, a great favorite among the extended circle of her kinfolk, and was highly esteemed for her many gracious and sterling qualities from childhood on.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kyger Methodist Church, with burial at Gravel Hill by J. L. Coleman and Son.
     Mr. Rupe, who was long the manager of the Blue Sulphur Springs farm, died June 16, 1936, at the age of 76. His marriage to Laura Lyle was an event of Nov. 11, 1888.
     They are survived by these children in addition to Mrs. Luella Bradbury; Mrs. Agnes Swisher, Columbus; Marcus Rupe, at the family home a mile west of Kyger; Mrs. Elta Miller, Albany; Walter Rupe, Chillicothe; Claude Rupe, Pt Pleasant. One daughter, Mrs. Alma Swisher, preceded her mother in death.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1946
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Newton

Death of Mr. Rupe
Mr. Newton Rupe, of Kyger, died at his home November 24, 1905, of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and six children and was a brother-in-law of Mr. C.A. Walters of Vanceton. He was a coal miner having charge of the Wm. Bradbury farm and was a good citizen. The funeral was held at Kyger, interment following at the Miller cemetery in Morgan township.

Gallipolis Tribune
November 1905
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Lena Rumfield

Lena Rumfield Rupe
     Cheshire - Lena M. Rumfield Rupe, 84, Cheshire Township, Gallia County, died Friday May 17, 1996 in Holzer Medical Center.
     Born Oct. 14, 1911 in Salem Township, Meigs County, daughter of the late Ora O. and Jesta E. Lemley Brumfield she was a homemaker.
     Surviving are a son, Perry Rupe of Middleport; a daughter, Martha (Paul) Adkins of Bidwell; a sister, Leanna Jacks of Langsville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Claude Rupe,in January 1996; and by two brothers, Floyd Rumfield and George Rumfield.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Birchfield Funeral Home, Rutland. Burial will be in the Coy Hills Cemetery, Danville. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday one hour prior to the services.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1996
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Rupe, Mabel Pansy

Thirty-One-Year-Old Mother Dies at Kyger
     Mrs. Mabel Pansy Rupe, young wife and mother, died Sunday at ther home at Kyger after an illnes of three weeks.
     Mrs. Rupe, who was but thirty-one-years, was the daughter of Amos Rife, of Kyger and the wife of Selby Rupe, to whom she was married in 1922. She had resided in the Kyger community all her life.
     Four children, in addition to the husband survive: Stanley, 11, Marion, 9, Lawrence, 8 and Nina May 5. A daughter, Violet died in 1932. She is also survived by two sisters and a brother: Mrs. Ella LaRue, Miss. Nina Rife of Kyger and Marlin Rife, of Cheshire.
     Funeral will be held at the Kyger M.E. church at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will follow in the Kyger cemetery by J. L. Coleman of Bidwell.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 1, 1934
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Nina Rife

     MIDDLEPORT - Last rites will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Rawlings-Coats-Blower Funeral Home here for Nina G. Rife Rupe, 65, Rt. 1, Cheshire, who died Thursday in Holzer Medical Center. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. today.
     Survivors include her husband, Leo; brother and sister-in-law, Marlin and Garnet Rife, Rt. 1, Cheshire, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Marvin Rupe, and two sisters.

Gallipolis Tribune
Mar. 23, 1980
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Rupe, Ora Marie

     Ora Marie Rupe, 83, of Columbus, died Tuesday, June 23, 1992 at Norworth Convalescent Center in Worthington. She was born on Feb. 14, 1909 in Gallia County to the late Nelson I. and Marie (Johnson) Swisher. She married Raymond (Tamp) Rupe in 1928. He died in 1956.
     Also preceding her in death were two sons, three brothers and one sister. Survivors include three sons (Kenny Rupe of Gallipolis, and Richard and Garold Rupe, both of Columbus), four daughters (Mrs. Mary Donnelly of Sarasota, Fla., Frances McGuffin of Huntington, W.Va. and Delores Stevens and Eunice Woodall, both of Columbus), one stepdaughter (Annabelle Sisson of Kyger), 44 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Roxie Bush of Kingston.
     Services will be announced later by Waugh-Walley-Wood Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 1992
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Ray

Ray Rupe, 70, World War I Veteran, Dies
     Ray Rupe, 70, died in Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., at 10:30 Monday morning.
Mr. Rupe was born at Kyger on May 10, 1896, one of three children in the family of Cassius Rupe and Myrtle Simms Rupe. One brother, Roy, preceded him in death in 1946. A sister, Hazel, Mrs. Charles Thompson, Delaware, O., survives.
     Mr. Rupe attended Gallia county schools, and was a structural steel worker, and also was an employee of the Marietta Manufacturing Co., for a number of years.
     He was married to Effie Wilson, of Sutton, W. Va., in 1931, in Columbus. They had no children. She survives.
     Mr. Rupe was a World War I veteran. He was a member of the Gallipolis American Legion Post. The body will be shipped here for burial in Reynolds Cemetery, Addison. Other arrangements will be announced Wednesday by Miller’s Home for Funerals.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, April 25, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Rupe, Roy

DIED
Rupe, Roy, 51, Addison; one-time employee of the Marietta plant; husband of Huldah Millirons Rupe; Mason and member of Georges Creek Grange; November 17 of a heart attack at the home of his brother, Ray, near Delaware, where he had gone with other relatives to hunt pheasant; survived by a daughter, Mrs. H. Howell Edwards (Willeen), a granddaughter, the brother mentioned and a sister, away.

The Gallia Times November 23, 1946; Page 2
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech

Rupe, Sarah C.

Mrs. Wm. Rupe Dies At Kyger
Funeral Set For 2 Sunday; Burial Robinson Cemetery
     Mrs. Sarah C. Rupe, wife of William Rupe, died at 6:30 Thursday morning at their home a mile from Kyger on the north fork of Kyger Creek. She had been blind for a quarter of a century and her aged husband has been an invalid for many years.
     Mrs. Rupe was in her 87th year and her long life was spent within a radius of two miles of her birthplace. She was a daughter of Jacob and Abbie Barrett Halfhill and her birthdate was November 3, 1856. She and Mr. Rupe were married on May 12, 1876, and their later years were spent in a house they built close by the old Rupe Homestead.
    Mrs. Rupe is survived by, besides the husband, these four children: Ida Kennedy and Iva Spires, Bidwell R. D. (White Oak): Lona Kennedy, Langsville and Clarence Rupe, Middleport. There are two surviving brothers, Samuel and Frank Halfhill, Cheshire R. D.
Mrs. Rupe was a member of the Poplar Ridge Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be held at Eno at 2 o'clock Sunday, with Rev. J. R. Brown in Charge. Interment will be made in Robinson Cemetery.
Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 7, 1943
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Rupe, Theodore M.

     Theodore Marcus Rupe, 82, Pomeroy Health Care Center, died Saturday in Veterans Memorial Hospital.
Born Dec. 4, 1903, at Kyger, son of the late David Perry and Laura S. Lyle Rupe, he was a retired farmer.
     Surviving are a sister, Luella Bradbury of Kyger, a brother, Claude M. Rupe of Middleport; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Perry Rupe, and by three sisters, Elta F. Miller, Alma Swisher and Agnes Swisher.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hunter Funeral Home, Rutland.

Gallipolis Tribune
Apr. 28, 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Wade

     GALLIPOLIS - Wade Rupe, 56, a resident of Crooksville, died Friday morning at Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville, where he had been a patient the past six weeks.
     Mr. Rupe was born in Kyger, Sept. 8, 1922, son of Mary Bradbury Rupe Sisson, Kyger, and the late Earl Rupe. He was an employee of Reichold Chemical Factory, Bremen, Ohio. Mr. Rupe was a World War II veteran and a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
     Survivors besides his mother are his wife Rosamae Ewing Rupe, Crooksville; five daughters: Mrs. Robert (Margie) Wiseman, Roseville; Mrs Fred (Barbara) Ferguson, Crooksville; Mrs. Ronald (Paula) Nelson, Mrs. Neil (Becky) King and Mrs. Karen Wiggins, all of New Lexington; three sons: Gary, Roseville; Earl, Zanesville, and Randy, at home. Twenty grandchildren survive. Dale Sisson, his step-father, Kyger, also survives. Two sisters survive: Mrs. Jean Schuler, Portland, Ohio; and Mrs. Gertrude Sabins, Marysville.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Goebel Funeral Home in Crooksville. Burial will be in Mt. Hored Cemetery, near Crooksville.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 27, 1979
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, Wash

Kyger Native Dies At Greensburg, Ind.
     Wash Rupe, who was born and reared in Cheshire tp., died a few days ago at his home at Greensburg, Indiana. The news of his passing came to his older brother, Jacob Rupe, now said to be the oldest man in Cheshire precinct.
     Funeral and burial took place at Greensburg, Where decedent had long made his home. He was 83 and is survived by his wife, who was Dilla Butcher of Cheshire tp., three sons and one daughter. There are three surviving brothers besides Jacob Rupe: william, D. Perry and Frank, all of whom live a mile or more west of Kyger in the community where they were born and reared. William Rupe, long in ill health, lives where the home of his father, Wash Rupe, stood.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 15, 1936
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Rupe, Washington

     Washington Rupe died at his home in Cheshire township on October 18th, 1888, aged 79 years 4 months and 17 days.
     The subject of this sketch was born in East Virginia, June 1st, 1809, emigrated to Ohio with his parents in 1812, settling in Gallia County, where he has since lived. He married Elizabeth Rothgeb May 12, 1837. They were the parents of eleven children, eight of whom with the aged companion and mother, survive him.
     He was stricken with paralysis one year ago, from which he never recovered, though he was up and around until a few weeks before his death. He professed faith in Christ in 1851, and united with the Second Kyger Free Will Baptist Church. He ever tried to live an upright, consistent Christian life, and his brethren feel that truly a strong pillar in the church has fallen.
     His funeral services were held at the church October 20th, which was largely attended, and his mortal remains were laid in the churchyard (beside those who preceded him) in resrrection hope. Funeral services by Rev. W. J. Fulton.

Unknown Source
October 1886
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rupe, William

William Rupe Dies In 27 Hours After His Wife
Double Funeral To Be Held At Eno At 2 Sunday
     Twenty-seven hours after his wife had died, William Rupe passed away at his home a mile above Kyger. The end came at 9:30 Friday morning. Within a stone's throw of where both had lived many years and where both had died formerly stood the house in which Mr. Rupe was born and reared.
     His birthdate was March 11, 1856, and her birthdate was less than nine months later Nov. 3, 1856. Their married life covered a span of more than 66 years, or since spent within two or three miles of both their birthplaces. Both had been invalids for many years and as stated in Friday's paper, Mrs. Rupe had been blind for a quarter of a century.
     A double funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Eno Methodist Church, with Rev. J. F. Brown in charge. Burial in Robinson Cemetery by Coleman & Son.
     William Rupe was the last surviving child of Washington and Elizabeth Rothgeb Rupe. He is survived by these children: Ida Kennedy and Iva Spires, Bidwell, R. D. (White Oak); Lona Kennedy, Langsville, and Clarence Rupe, Middleport.
     He had numerous relatives of younger generations and among his nieces and nephews are Mr. H. B. Bradbury of Mercerville and Arthur Rupe, Kyger merchant.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 8, 1943
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Rupe, William W.

     William W. Rupe, 83, formerly of Kyger, died Wednesday at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Rupe was born in Kyger, the son of the late Darius and Nancy Phelps Rupe. He was a coal miner in Meigs and Gallia Counties the greater part of his life. He had resided in Coolville the past seven years with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Rupe, and his late son, George Rupe. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Orville and George; his wife, Ina, in 1921; three brothers, one of whom was a twin, and a sister.
     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur [Hulda] Rupe, Zanesville, seven sisters, Mrs. Ira[Gay] Sowards, Toledo; Mrs. Ervin [Shirley] Swartz, Johnstown; Mrs. Hollis [Estelle] Searls, Rutland; Mrs. Amanda Van Kirt, Mrs. Carl [Dale] Weineman, Mrs. William [Helen] Frazier, and Mrs. Arline [Garnet] Rife, all of Kyger; two brothers, Hollis Rupe, Kyger, and Robert Rupe of Middleport; four grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the White Funeral Home in Coolville with Rev. Donald Wells officiating. Burial will be in Coolville cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home any time.

Sunday Times-Sentinel
June 4, 1972
Transcribed by Connie Schumaker Cotterill

Rupp, Harriet H.

Death of Mrs. Joseph Rupp
     Mrs. Harriet H. Rupp, one of very old residents of this city, departed peacefully to her eternal home on the evening of April 10th, 1889. She was a daughter of the late Geo. Phillips, and was born in Franklin, Pendleton Co., Virginia, May 10th, 1810, lacking, to a day, but one month of being 79 years of age.
     She was married to the late John Peeples in 1826, who died in 1832. She was married to Mr. Rupp, her surviving husband, August 12, 1839, and the coming mid-summer would have reached the 50th anniversary of that wedding. She came to Gallipolis the same month of that year, and, for these nearly fifty years, has been one of the Gallipolis family of people.
     Her funeral services were conducted at the family residence, on the 12th inst., by Elder J. C. Arbuckle, in the presence of a large congregation of sympathizing friends. On the afternoon of the 13th, her remains were accompanied by her husband and son, Col. Wm. Harry Peeples, to Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, where they were laid away in a beautiful lot to await the glad tidings of a heavenly resurrection.
     It is our privilege and satisfaction in this sad hour, to the bereaved relatives and friends, to attest in our feeble way to the many virtues of our old departed friend, whom we have known from earliest childhood. She was one of the kindest hearted old ladies in the world. Her heart was always responsive in sympathy to the needy and distressed. She was ever hospitable and gracious to her friends, and forbearing to her enemies if she could be said to have them. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and an affectionate grandmother, and these noble attributes of character were returned to her with interest, by them, in the most kindly and watchful attentions during the two years of her declining health, and during the last week of her illness, when she lay upon her bed for the last time on earth.

    “There is no death! An angel form
     Walks o’er the earth with silent tread.
     He tears our best loved things away,
     And then we call them dead.”

Gallipolis Journal
April 17, 1889
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Russell, Bert

     Bert Russell, son of Sylvester and Angeline Russell, was born August 6, 1879, departed this life November 9, 1931, at his home at Porter, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Blanche Moore, Aug. 12, 1900. To this union was born four children, Nellie May who died in infancy, Carl, Mary, and Anna Gilfilen and one grandson, Edgar. His mother and father and two brothes[sic] Harvey and Edward preceded him to the great beyond several years ago.
     Loved ones left to mourn their loss are his wife and children, five sisters: Mrs. Maggie Volk, Mrs. Mary Farley, Mrs. Eva Sansbury and Miss Mattie Russell, all of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Fannie Wilson of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Warren of Porter, Ohio, and Charlie of Bidwell, Ohio; many nieces and nephews and hosts of friends and relatives are left to mourn their loss.
     Bert was always a kind and loving husband and father and will be sadly missed in his home. He was converted at Porter M. E. church about 8 years ago during a revival conducted by Rev. L. C. Shaver.
     The night was never to [sic] dark or the hour ever to [sic] early or late for him to render his service to his neighbors and friends. His many kind deeds and acts will long be remembered.

Oft we tire of service here,
Oft the flesh is weary,
But the cares of life will cease
When we cross the portal,
We shall find a sweet release
We shall be immortal.

Oft we grieve o'er loved ones flown,
Oft we weep in sorrow;
Oft we long to clasp our own
On some bright tomorrow.
But no shadows will annoy
When we cross the portal,
Sorrow will be turned to joy--
We shall be immortal.

Funeral services were held at Porter M. E. church Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. Shaver of Amanda, Ohio, assisted by Rev. Stump of Bidwell, Ohio, burial was made at Clark's cemetery by Undertaker Coleman.

Card of Thanks
We desire to extend our sincere thanks to each and every one who so kindly assisted us in any way during the illness and death of our loved husband and father. We especially thank Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Shaver, Rev. Stump, the quartet and to those who contributed flowers, which were many and beautiful: also Undertaker Coleman for his efficient service. The Family

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 1931
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Russell, Bertha

Mrs. Bertha Russell, wife of Mr. Ernest Russell died at her home here after a several days illness. Besides her husband, she leaves twelve children. Funeral was held by Rev. David Williams at the Baptist Church Monday morning, burial in McGhee Cemetery by Undertaker Butler.

The Gallia Times
Vinton News Notes
Tuesday, March 14, 1929
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron Top of Page

Russell, Clarissa

Mrs. Wm. Russell Dies At Daughter’s Home Near Vinton
     Mrs. Clarissa Russell, 73, wife of William Russell, died Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Wilt, in Morgan tp. (Vinton R. D. 1). She was born near Morgan Center and she and Mr. Russell after their marriage had lived in that section, but in late years their home had been in Middleport. They went to the Wilt home when the flood began to threaten Middleport and she was taken ill a week ago.
     Mrs. Russell was a daughter of Harvey Eblin. There survive five children, besides Mrs. Wilt; Mrs. Ella McManis, Wyandotte, Mich.; Don Russell, Marion; Alvin, Orville, O.; Mrs. Owen Roach and Asta Russell, Middleport.
     Funeral services will be held at Pine Grove Church at 2 o’clock Sunday in charge of Rev. Lester Searls. Burial by Funeral Director H. K. Butler.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, February 20, 1937
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Russell, Daniel

Death of Mr. Russel
Mr. Daniel Russell of Springfield township, died Tuesday morning at the age of 65. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. James Sprague and two or three brothers and is said to have been a good citizen who will be missed in the community in which he lived.

[Note: Born December 1848- Died April2, 1912 Buried in Prospect Cemetery in Springfield township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday April 3, 1912
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Russell, David

Death Of Mr. David Russell
     Mr. David Russell of Chambersburg, died this morning, May 22, 1899, at 6 o'clock, after a long and lingering illness with paralysis, aged 67 years. His funeral will be under the auspices of the Masons, of which Order he was a prominent member, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev. J.W. Smith at Clay Chapel, the interment by Undertaker Wetherholt being at the same place.
     Mr. Russell was born in Jefferson County and was a first-class river engineer and machinist until he had an attack of paralysis several years ago, from which he never recovered so as to be able to work again.
He was a kindly, level-headed, excellent gentleman, highly respected by all with whom he came in contact.      He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their great loss. His children are Mrs. John Wigner, of this city, Austin Russell,a daughter at home and William of Allegheny City.
     He had resided in Chambersburg since 1867, going into the planing mill business there with Mr. William Wilhelm. He was a number one good citizen and will be greatly missed.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 22, 1899
Transcribed by F.K.Brown

Russell, Della Belle

Eight Year Old Child Dies Tuesday
Della Belle Russell, eight years old, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Russell, died Tuesday evening after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of her parents, on State Street, by Rev. Clendenin. Burial in charge of George J. Wetherholt and Sons.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, December 11, 1929
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Russell, Ella Montgomery

Mrs. Ella Russell of Kanauga Died 11:45 Last Night
Funeral at Church There At 2 P.M. Sunday
     Mrs. Ella (Montgomery) Russell, who was 61 last month, died at 11:45 last night at her home in Kanauga. She had been in poor health a long time, bedfast 17 weeks and had failed progressively the last two weeks, especially since the first of this week. Death was ascribed to Hodgkin’s disease, which is characterized by an enlargement of the lymphatic glands and anemia.
     Mrs. Russell was born in Mason County, had lived in Kanauga 34 years, was an estimable Christian woman. Her husband, Jesse Russell, died 15 years ago. They are survived by these children: Dick Russell, Mrs. Florence Allen, Mrs. Essie Lee, and Dessie Russell (who is a clerk in the probate judge’s office), and Roy Russell, a half-brother of the other children. All of them live in Kanauga and Miss Dessie lived with her mother.
     Mrs. Russell is also survived by two brothers and two sisters; Loma Montgomery and Mrs. Jack Edwards of near Leon, W.Va. and William Montgomery and Mrs. Phil Edwards of Middleport.
     Funeral services were set, at least tentatively for 2 o’clock Sunday at the Kanauga Methodist Church, of which decedent was a member. Rev. Jennings Cremeens and Rev. Julius Chandler will officiate. Interment will be made in Maddy Cemetery by C. H. Raynes of Buffalo, W. Va.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Russell were carried out as announced with both Rev. Julius Chandler and Rev. Jennings Cremeens officiating. The pall bearers were Leslie Deem, Wade Ables, Tom Adams, Ed Vance, Sidney Stewart and Wm. Messler.

Card of Thanks
     The family of Mrs. Ella Russell of Kanauga, Ohio, wish to express their deep appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings sent to them by the erection department and the labor department of the Marietta Manufacturing Company. The family of Mrs. Ella Russell wish to express their deep appreciation of the kindness and sympathy shown in their sorrow.

[Note: 8/2/1883-9/7/1944]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, September 8, 1944
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron [Granddaughter]

Russell, Emanuel

Vinton Man’s Brother Dies at Pt. Pleasant
PT. PLEASANT - Manuel Russell, 77, died at his home in Arbuckle this morning following a stroke suffered five days ago. He was a retired railroader. Surviving are a brother Ike, Vinton; Marlow, Carroll; three sons and a widow. Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Church near Leon. Body is at Crow Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 21, 1952
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Russell, Emanuel

Manuel Russell Dies At Home In Arbuckle Today
     Following a stroke suffered five days ago. Manuel Russell of Arbuckle, 77 years of age died at his home there at 3:50 AM today. Russell had lived in Leon until about two months ago. Born in Mason County, he had spent his entire lifetime in the county, and was a retired railroad employee, having worked for the New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio Lines.
     Russell is survived by the widow, Vada Russell, a daughter, Mrs. Mona Smith of Point Pleasant; three sons, Clyde, Leon Route, Woodrow, Leon, and Dorsel, Arbuckle; and two brothers, Marlow, Carroll, Ohio, and Ike, Vinton, Ohio.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday from the Bethel Church. Rev. Howard Killingsworth officiating.

Point Pleasant Register
July 21, 1952
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Russell, Ernest

     Ernest Russell, 97, Vinton, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday in Holzer Medical Center, having been seriously ill for the past two weeks. Born May 11, 1884, in Meigs County, son of the late William and Amanda Scott Russell, he was retired from the timber business and the city of Gallipolis, where he was sexton of Mound Hill and Pine Street cemeteries. He had made his home in Vinton for the last 19 years.
     He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Russell, in 1929, and by his second wife, Ruby George Russell, in 1963.
     Surviving are eight sons, Noel of Buckeye Lake, Novel of Albany, Noble of Vinton, Norwood of Carroll, Neral (Dick) of Columbus, William and Paul, both of Gallipolis, and Vernon of Hilliard; seven daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Lledo) McGlothlin and Mrs. Paul (Leron) Grate, both of Marion, Mrs. Elza (Annabel) Jefferies of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Bob (Leah) Jefferies of Toledo, Mrs. Robert (Lura) Gee of Jackson, Mrs. Phillip (Ruby) Edmiston of Vinton and Mrs. Harold (Bertha) Stover of Gallipolis; 55 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were two daughters, three brothers and three sisters.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Vinton Baptist Church, with the Rev. A. B. Maloy officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, March 31, 1982
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Russell, Florence C.

Mrs. Russell Is Dead At 94
     Mrs. Florence C. Russell, 94, a practical nurse, who resided at 535-½ Third Ave., died at 5 a.m. today in Holzer Hospital. She had been admitted to the hospital on Sunday.
     She was born at Coshocton on March 30, 1871, one of five children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eli Craig, and was the last of her family. Her marriage to Harvey Russell, a Civil War veteran, took place in 1910 and he preceded her in death a number of years ago. They spent their married life in Vinton, and she had been a resident of Gallipolis for 15 years.
     Mrs. Russell was a member of the Vinton Methodist Church. She is survived by one step-daughter, Mrs. Flora Canfield [Campfield] , and two nephews and a niece, Arthur of Morrow, John of Wilmington and Mrs. Mabel Tilford of Cincinnati.
     Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate, and burial will be in Vinton Memorial. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, April 5, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Russell, Harry E.

Harry E. Russell Dies: Funeral At Prospect
Harry E. Russell, 57, died suddenly of heart disease at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wesley White, on Prospect Ridge. He was a farmer and his whole life had been spent in Addison and Springfield townships. He was a son of Mahlon and Susan McNeal Russell, both of whom are dead. Two sisters, besides Mrs. White survive: Mary, living in Cincinnati, and Alice Russell, California.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. R. R. Denney at Prospect Church at 2 o'clock Wednesday. Burial in the churchyard by Undertaker J. L. Coleman.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 29, 1932
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark

Russell, Irene

     GALLIPOLIS - Irene Russell, 94, Gallipolis, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at Arbors of Gallipolis. Born Dec. 20, 1907, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., daughter of the late John and Ida Neal Shiflet, she was a longtime member of Fair Haven United Methodist Church, Kanauga, and attended First Church of the Nazarene.
     She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Russell, in 1983; two sons, Roy Wayne Russell and Jesse A Russell; and five sisters, Kathryn Price, Midgie Neville, May Shiflet, Genevieve Kerwood and Ida Mae Brothers.
     Surviving are a son, John W. (Wanda) Russell of Gallipolis; two daughters, Hilda M. Riffle of Gallipolis and Betty Jo (Walter) Bulmer of Gardena, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; a brother, Howard Shiflet of Columbus; and a sister, Katy Lambert of Point Pleasant.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, with the Rev. Eugene Harmon officiating. Burial will be in Maddy Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Russell, Jesse

Kanauga Man Dies After Long Illness
Funeral of Jesse Russell To Be Held Tuesday
Mr. Jesse Russell, aged 52, of Kanauga, died at his home Sunday morning, Jan. 27 at 9: a.m. of tuberculosis. He is survived by his wife, five children, Roy, Troy, Florence, Essie and Dessie, all at home; five brothers and one sister. Mr. Russell had been in Phoenix, Ariz., for about three months for his health, but returned home about Thanksgiving.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Day from Kanauga church at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon with burial at Maddy cemetery in charge of Geo. J. Wetherholt and Sons.

[Note: Son of William and Lydia Jane Oiler Russell; 10/7/1876-1/27/1929]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 28, 1929
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron [Granddaughter] Top of Page

Russell, Jesse Ainsworth

Jesse Russell, 47, Succumbs
     Jesse A. Russell, 47, of Seattle, Wash., formerly of Kanauga, Ohio, died at his home May 16, 1980.
He had been ill for several months, and underwent surgery in February of this year. He was born May 22, 1932 at Kanauga, Ohio, son of Roy and Irene Russell.
     Jesse attended Gallia Academy High School. He entered the service on June 14, 1950, had his basic training at Ft. Knox, Ky. And then was sent to Ft. Lawton, Seattle, Wash. He had the rating of Corporal when discharged in the fall of 1954. While in the service, he met Barbara Heitman of Seattle, whom he later married. He was a long-time employee of Boeing Aircraft, Seattle.
     Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gregory and Jeff, two daughters, Janine and Jennifer, his parents, Roy and Irene Russell, of Kanauga, Ohio; sisters, Betty Jo Bulmer of Gardena, Calif., Hilda Riffle of New Carlisle, Ohio; and a brother John William of Gallipolis, Ohio. One brother, Wayne, preceded him in death in 1933. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Ida Shiflet, of Gallipolis Ferry, W. Va. And many other relatives in the area.
     The funeral service was held May 20, at Yarington’s White Center Funeral Home in Seattle, with Rev. Lowell Knutson officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Seattle, Wash. His sister, Betty Bulmer, husband, Walter and daughter, Kella, attended the last rites. His mother and father were unable to attend the funeral, since his father was hospitalized and quite ill at that time.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 10, 1980
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Russell, Lawrence

Mr. Russell Claimed at 74 Monday
     Lawrence Russell, 74, of 705 Third Ave., Gallipolis, died at 11:05 a.m. Monday at his home. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Russell had been in failing health the past year, and his condition had been serious for the past four months.
     He was born March 10, 1891, in Gallia county, son of the late John and Mary Benson Russell. He is survived by his wife, Dottie Persinger and one daughter, Genevie. One daughter is deceased. One grandson survives. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased. Mr. Russell spent his entire life in Gallia county, and for 27 years was a broom maker for the Tabit Broom Factory on State Street.
     He was married on July 3, 1919, in Gallipolis. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Many knew the Gallian as “Jar-Buck”.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Military services will be conducted by the Gallipolis American Legion Post.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 24, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Russell, Luella

MRS. LUELLA RUSSELL DEAD
     Mrs. Luella J. Russell, 76, a lifelong resident of the Leaper neighborhood, passed away at her home there Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1929, after a long illness. She was the widow of William Russell and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jackson T. Smith.
     Mrs. Russell is survived by a daughter, Mrs. A.D. Dickey of Logan, WV; two sisters, Mrs. Alice V. Keeler of Dayton and Miss Emma Smith at home; two brothers, Frank M. Smith of Columbus and Charles at home.
     Funeral Services were held Thursday by Rev. J.V. Stone of Gallipolis, internment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Paper
Nov. 5, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Russell, Luella

Mrs. Luella Russell Died At Leaper Tues.
Funeral Held Thursday For Lifelong Resident of Gallia County
     Mrs. Luella J. Russell, 76, passed away at their home at Leaper, Nov. 5th, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Jackson T. and Mary Jane Smith and was married to William Russell Sept. 17, 1879.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A. Delbert Dickey of Logan, W. Va. One daughter, Ruby Lenore, having preceded her in death several years ago. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alice V. Keeler of Dayton, O., and Miss Emma Smith at home. Two brothers, Frank M. of Columbus and Charles at home. One brother and sister, J. Milton and Mary Lenore both deceased.
     Mrs. Russell was a resident of Gallia Co., her entire life. Funeral services were conducted at her late home by Rev. J. V. Stone, pastor of Grace M. E. Church on Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. Burial followed on the family lot on Mound Hill Cemetery by C. R. Halley.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, November 8, 1929
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Russell, Margaret

Mrs. R. E. Russell Dies In Her 85th Year at Home Here
Funeral Sunday At 2 p.m. At Entsminger’s.
     Mrs. R. E. Russell died at 2:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at her home in Gallipolis. Born December 15, 1860, to Robert and Sarah Hamilton in Green twp. 2-½ miles from Gallipolis, the decedent, the former Margaret Hamilton, was in her 85th year. She lived in Green Twp. all her life until a short time ago, when she moved to this city.
     Her brothers were John, James and Frank; her sisters were Prudie, of Cleveland; Emma Stone, deceased, of Gallipolis; Lida and Etta, also deceased. Frank lives in Minnesota.
She was united in marriage with Randall E. Russell, a prominent citizen and splendid farmer, October 22, 1881, and the following children are the result of this union: Homer, of Gallipolis; Floyd, of Humbolt, Ia., Sadie, deceased.
     Mrs. Russell was a member of Centenary Methodist Church, and she resided near the church. She was a faithful supporter and attendant there, a worthy and estimable woman and had a large acquaintance.
     Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m., at the F. J. Entsminger Funeral Home, with Rev. W. Scott Westerman, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, officiating. Pall bearers will be Henry Kerns, John Williams, Asa Houck, Herman Northup, Howard Broyles, and Raymond Broyles.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, November 23, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Russell, Mary Blanche

     Mrs. Mary Blanche Russell, 75, died at the home of a daughter at 516 Fourth Ave., at 3:15 a.m. today. She had been in failing health for the past year. She was a native of this county having been born near Vinton on Sept. 10, 1882. She was the daughter of the late Caleb and Barbara Fee Moore and was one of seven children born to that union. One sister, Mrs. Maude Thomas of Gallipolis, survives. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
     She was married to Bert Russell on Aug. 12, 1900, and he preceded her in death 26 years ago. To this union four children were born of whom three survive, Mrs. Mary Casto, with whom she made her home in Gallipolis, Mrs. Anna Gilfilen of Columbus and Carl B. Russell of Newark. One daughter, Nellie, died in infancy. There are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     Mrs. Russell was a member of the Royal Neighbors and attended the Church of God. Funeral services will be held at Miller's Home for Funerals at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. H. McDonough will officiate and burial will follow in the Clark Chapel cemetery near Porter. Friends may call at the late home Sunday evening.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 30, 1957
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Russell, Nancy

Death of Mrs. Enoch Russell
     Mrs. Enoch J. Russell, of Columbus died there Tuesday night, where she had been living in her own property with her nephew William T. Blair. Her funeral services will be held there and her burial will be here at Mound Hill Friday.
     Mrs. Russell has been living in Columbus for the past four years. She formerly resided on First avenue and her request was to be buried by her late husband, Uncle Enoch, as he was familiarly called. She was in her 71st of 72d year and is survived by two step-children--Solomon R. Russell and Randall E. Russell of Green township. She leaves one brother, Mr. James Blair of Ashland, Ky. She was a nice, kindly old lady, well liked by every one and was a member of the M. E. Church.
     Full arrangements for the burial were not complete at this writing.

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

Russell, Nerol L. “Dick”

BLACKLICK - Nerol L. “Dick” Russell, 78, Blacklick, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. A veteran of World War II, he retired from General Tire after 35 years of service.
Surviving are his wife, Maxine Russell; four sons, Gary (Jackie) Russell, Terry (Rose) Russell, Cary (Sheila) Russell and Jerry (Debbie) Russell; six grandchildren; and four brothers and five sisters. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, New Albany. Friends may call at the chapel from 5-8 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, February 28, 2002
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Russell, Noble Evbon

     Rev. Noble Evbon Russell, 69, of Route 2, Vinton, died at his residence Thursday. He was a minister and retired journeyman roofer. A member of the Journeyman Roofers Local 185 of Charleston, W. Va., a member of Morgan Center Christian Holiness Church and a World War II veteran of the United States Army.
     Born Nov. 26, 1917 near Vinton, he was a son of the late Ernest and Bertha Russell. He married Mozelle Shupe on Aug. 16, 1937 at Vinton, and she survives, along with three sons and one daughter, Lee and Lawrence Russell of Vinton, Lauren Russell of Piketon and Mrs. Elwood (Lena) George of Obetz; 10 grandchildren and one great grandson; six brothers, Rev. Novel Russell of Athens, Norwood Russell of Carroll, Neral (Dick) Russell of Black Lick, Ohio, William and Paul Russell of Gallipolis, Vernon Russell of Hilliard; seven sisters, Lledo McGlothlin of Marion, Lura Gee of Jackson, Annabelle Jeffries of Bradenton, Fla., Leron Great of Marion, Leah Jeffries of Toledo, Ernestine Edisto of Vinton, Bertha Stover of Addison.      He was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters and his stepmother, Ruby. Funeral services will be conducted at 2: p.m. on Sunday, at Morgan Center Wesleyan Church, Rev. A. B. Maloy officiating.
     Burial follows in Morgan Center Cemetery. Friends may call at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton on Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, Sept. 18, 1987
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Russell, Randall E.

R. E. Russell, Dies At Home In Green Tp.
Funeral Services Will Be At Entsminger Funeral Home At 2 P.M. Monday.
     Randall E. Russell, long prominent in county affairs and a well-to-do farmer, died at 7:45 last evening at his home near Centenary in Green tp. He was 78 years old. About two weeks ago Mr. Russell fell over a bank while using a scythe and received injuries that made him bedfast thereafter.
     Mr. Russell was a lifelong resident of the county and was an influential member of the Democratic party; had held positions of public trust, and was respected and esteemed by a wide circle of friends. He was rated high, too, as a practical farmer.
     He is survived by his wife, who was Margaret Hamilton, and by two sons, Homer, who lives near the parental home, and Floyd, who lives at or near Humboldt, Iowa, and four grandchildren, Floyd’s children.
Mr. Russell was a son of Enoch Russell and was born on the site of the home in which he died on Feb. 7, 1860. A brother, Solomon and a sister of tender years, preceded him in death.
     Funeral services will be held at the Entsminger funeral home at 2 o’clock Monday. Burial in Mound Hill cemetery. Pallbearers selected are Frank Swigert, Asa Houck, Raymond Browles, Paul Niday, Herman Northup and Howard Broyles.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, September 10, 1938
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Russell, Ray William

Infant Dies of Diphtheria
Ray William Russell, aged seven months, died at the home of its parents in Kanauga Sunday at 4:30 a.m. as a result of diphtheria. The funeral will be held at the home Tuesday at 10: a.m. with burial in the Maddy cemetery by Geo. J. Wetherholt and Sons.

[Note: 4/29/1924 - 12/15/1924; Son of Jess & Ella Montgomery Russell.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec. 16, 1924
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Russell, Reuben O.

     In Memory of Reuben O. Russellson of Mr. and Mrs. Buell Russell, of Green Township, Gallia Co., Ohio. He was born Dec. 9, 1857; died Nov. 9, 1894, aged 36 years and 11 months. Three brothers and two sisters---John V. Randall P., Buell L., Rebecca and Lenora---survive him, and together with the aged father and mother are left desolate by the death of one whom they dearly loved. Flowers may bloom and be looked upon by man with admiration and love, but soon they must bow in submission to the sovereign Ruler of nations, who is the Creator of all things that exist.
     It seemeth wise to Him to call from our midst through his reliable agent, Death, the youth as well as the aged, and yet when we see one of His subjects plucked from among us, instanteously, with the bloom of youth adorning the fair face, our hearts are weighed down with grief. We can but reflect upon the social pleasures indulged in, just a few short months gone by, with him that now sleepeth on the other shore, whose ringing laugh has forever ceased to greet the ears of good friends and loving relatives--whose chair is hence forward vacant at the assembling of his associates, and whose smiles are no longer watched with parental fondness by the nearest and dearest of his friends.
     Thou, the mighthy God of all, and consoler of the broken hearted, be to the
grief-stricken parents and friends of this youth, so suddenly called away, a comforter, counselor and constant friend; soothe the temporal wounds of their hearts with Thy Spiritual love, and may we all meet in heaven.

Dearest brother, cherished one,
How we miss thee now at home,
Father, mother, sisters, brothers,
All will mourn thy loss forever.

Now our home is filled with sadness,
And our hearts are full or woe;
As we see thy vacant place
Tears unbidden still will flow.

A gentle voice has called him
Unto his Savior's breast,
And safe within those loving arms
Our precious brother rests.

Father, mother, weep not for him,
Think, oh think, he is ever near,
Watching each of thy footsteps trod,
Nearing, yes, nearing Heaven and God.

Mother, dry thy tears and think
He has passed the water's brink;
Think of him on that bright throne,
Waiting, waiting for thee to come.

Brothers, sisters, weep not nor say,
For every one must sometime die;
Try and meet in thy future home,
Brother, dear, the darling one.

Sickness and pain are felt no more,
Death never enters on that shore.
Who in Jesus not doth sleep,
While watch with him the Angels keep.

So we feel we have not lost him,
Though to us he may not come,
For we'll find him up in heaven
When the angels bear us home.

[Note: Reuben O. Russell is buried in Centenary Cemetery, Green Township, Gallia County.]

Gallipois Bulletin
December 15, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page

Russell, Reuben Oscar

     GALLIPOLIS - Reuben Oscar (Ruby) Russell, 78, a resident of Bloomdale, Ohio, died at 1:45 p.m. Friday at his home in Wood County.
     A retired farmer and trucker, he was born Aug. 12, 1897, in Gallia County, son of the late Buel Leonard Russell and Blanche Niday Russell.
     He was twice married, first to Jennie Reese, who died in 1932 and to Norma Ledbetter who survives.
Also surviving are these children, Rudy C. Russell, Bloomdale; Mrs. Dean (Barbara) Thompson, Defiance; Joe Russell, Patriot and Mrs. Melba Wice, Bloomdale; 18 grand and one great-grandchild; a brother, Hollis B. Russell, Bloomdale and a half-brother, Braden L. Russel, Fostoria, Ohio. One son preceded him in death.
     He was a member of the Patriot Masonic Lodge.
     Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Hawks officiating Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-5 to 7-9 p.m. Monday. Masonic services by the Patriot Lodge will be held 7:30 p.m. Monday.

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

Russell, Roy

     Roy Russell, 82, Kanauga, died at 7 p.m. Thursday in Holzer Medical Center [Nov. 17, 1983]. Born Nov. 7, 1901, in Mason County, son of the late Jess and Margaret Greenlee Russell, he was a retired employee of Marietta Manufacturing Co.
     He married Irene Shiflet, who survives, in 1925. Also surviving are a son, John W. of Gallipolis; two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Betty) Bulmer of Gardena, Calif., and Mrs. Cecil (Hilda) Riffle of Gallipolis; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a brother, Dick of Point Pleasant; and three sisters, Mrs. Florence Allen and Mrs. Dessie Holcomb of Point Pleasant, and Essie Lee of Kanauga. He was also preceded in death by a brother and two sons.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Miller’s Home for Funerals in the former Warehime Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. D. Finnicum and the Rev. Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial will be in Maddy Cemetery, Georges Creek Road. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 18, 1983
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Russell, Roy Wayne

7 Year Old Succumbs After Three Operations
     Roy Wayne Russell, the seven year old son of Roy and Irene Shiflet Russell, of Kanauga, died Monday evening in the Holzer Hospital. Death ended an illness of two weeks, three operations failing to give the lad relief from complications following an attack of appendicitis.
     He was a bright, manly little fellow, the oldest of the Russell’s four children. Those left besides the grief stricken parents are two sisters, Betty Jo and Hilda Mae, and brother, Jesse.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m. at Fair Haven M. E. Church at Kanauga, with Rev. Davidson of Cheshire Circuit, officiating. Burial in the Maddy Cemetery by J. L. Coleman of Bidwell.

[Note: Oct. 23, 1926 - July 24, 1933]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 25, 1933
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Russell, Reuben O.

Death of Reuben O. Russell
     Reuben O. Russell, died at one o’clock Friday morning last, November 9, 1894, while on board a Pullman car enroute home, at a point between Albuquerque and Las Vegas, New Mexico. His remains were brought home, reaching Gallipolis at noon, Monday, and the funeral was held at Centenary on Wednesday last, at 1 p.m., the burial following at the Centenary Cemetery. The Odd Fellows, of which Order Mr. Russell was an honored member, met the body at the depot and acted as escort to the undertaking establishment of Messrs. Hayward & Son, and the funeral was under the direction of that Order, the attendance of the brethren from this city being very large. Rev. W. E. I. d’Argent, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, preached the funeral sermon, and the burial was by Wetherholt.
     Mr. Russell was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Buell Russell, of Green Township. Three brothers and two sisters - Randall P., John, Buell L., Rebecca and Leonora - survive him, and together with the aged father and mother, are left desolate by the death of one whom they dearly loved, and whose daily walk, cheerful disposition and manly qualities had endeared him to each one of his acquaintances, all of whom feel deeply the great loss they have sustained.
     Mr. Russell was born on the 9th of December, 1857, and died on the 9th of November, 1894, making him 86 years and 11 months old. Until the latter part of August last, his whole life was spent in Gallia. He was engaged about six years in teaching, but in late years was a stock dealer, in which business he was successful. For many years he was a severe sufferer with rheumatism, and for some time before leaving for the West, he had trouble with his stomach. It is believed that his health was seriously undermined by these two diseases.
     In August last, Mr. Russell was appointed Farmer at the Chemawa (Oregon) Indian Industrial and Training School, and assumed the duties of the position on the 1st of September. He was successful in the performance of his duties, and his services were highly complimented by his superiors. The climate, however, did not agree with him. In letters to the writer of these lines, he referred to growing weakness, the effect of the climate. To such an extent was he affected, that application was made to the Department at Washington for a change of location. This was endorsed by the Supervisor of Indian Schools; and in a strong letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the Supervisor refers to Mr. Russell in the highest terms of commendation. The change would have been made had Mr. Russell lived.
In his last letter, dated October 29, Mr. Russell said he did not think it advisable to wait for the order of transfer, and that he had that morning wired the Department for 30 days’ leave of absence, which he proposed to spend in Southern California, in the hope that the change would benefit him.
     He arrived at Fresno, Cal., on the 2d inst., and was met at the depot by his brother Randall, who resides in that city. He was then very weak, and required assistance to reach the home of his brother. When leaving Chemawa he was accompanied to the train by the entire School - officers, employes and pupils.
     He remained at Fresno until 1 o’clock Wednesday morning, November 7, when, accompanied by his brother, he started via the Southern Pacific Railroad for home. During Wednesday and Thursday he appeared improved, but about 11 o’clock Thursday night there was a change, and at 1 o’clock Friday morning, without a struggle, he quietly passed away.
     At Las Vegas, the body was prepared for burial, and accompanied by his brother, Randall, was brought home. At Kansas City, his brother John joined the mournful cortege. A good man is gone to his eternal reward. We sorrow over the death of one so true, loyal and manly, but the ways of the Divine Master are inscrutable, and we must bow to His will.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, November 17, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron   Top of Page

Russell, Reuben O.

IN MEMORY-
     Reuben O. Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Buell Russell, of this county, was born Dec. 9, 1857; died Nov. 9, 1894, aged 36 years and 11 months. He had been in poor health for some time past, and some months ago received a position in business in Oregon. He went thinking it best for his health, but in the last few days he and his brother, Randall started for home, trying to make home his last resting place. But his sickness grew worse and he died near Las Vegas, New Mexico.
     The record of his life is unmistakable, and leaves us without a shadow of doubt but what he had the blessed assurance as to the abundant entrance into the place Jesus went to prepare. He was jolly and intelligent, always in the best of humor, and one whose amiable qualities and winning ways enabled him to entertain his friends.
     He was known as one of Gallia County’s best citizens, perfectly upright and just in his dealings with his fellow-men. Few men pass to rest with so many friends as Reuben. We do not believe that he had an enemy. In fact, all who knew him liked his genial and social temperament, and were ready at all times to assist him in all his doing.
     But death thrust in his sickle and gathered him home in his icy arms, and smilingly bore him to the gates of Paradise, as he softly sang, “Too pure for earth.”
     To the father and mother, the empty garments will cause many an aching heart, as we remember how often the sunlight of his presence banished the gloom from our home. Brothers and sisters will remember his kind voice and the watch for footsteps will cause unbidden tears to flow. But he has passed through the dark shadow of death into the brightness and beauty of that blissful inheritance held in reserve for the pure in heart.
     An interesting and impressive discourse by Rev. d’Argent was listened to by a large and sympathetic congregation of neighbors and friends. To the stricken parents and sorrowing brothers and sisters we extend our warmest sympathies in their irreparable loss.
His body was laid to rest in Centenary Cemetery, November 14, by Wetherholt. The attendance was large, testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. May the God of all consolation comfort the lonely ones in the home from which he was taken.

My tender parents, kind and dear,
I bid farewell to you;
Though nature feels, and I can find,
“Tis hard to say adieu.

Ye brothers and sisters, me you love,
And love I also feel,
I see your tender passions move,
Your grief you can’t conceal.

Ye friends and kindred love me much,
Ye hold me near your heart;
And still I feel that I can love,
And find it hard to part.
Ola S. Boster.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, November 24, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Russell, Rubon A.

     Rubon A. Russell, son of Randle and Martha Russell, was born in Jackson County, Ohio, March 18, 1840 and died at his home in Huntington Township, Gallia County, Ohio, June 16, 1882.
     He was married to Miss Elizabeth Wilcox, daughter of Stephen and Rebecca Wilcox Oct. 1, 1871. They were the parents of three children. An infant daughter passed away July 13, 1872. Cory and Elza, two little boys with their Mother are left to mourn the loss of a kind father and affectionate husband.
     Mr. Russell was an industrious man, having bought one of the best farms in the township; he moved to it in the spring of 1875. He had put in a good state of cultivation, good outbuildings, the farm well stocked and with his interesting little family, his home was a cozy place of rest. But in a moment, sadness filled the hearts of the family and friends. He had put up his horse in the evening of June 14th and trying to make him stand aside in the stall, he received a severe kick in the bowels and had to carried to the house. His sufferings were great until after twelve o'clock of the 16th. inst. he passed away.
     A large audience attended the funeral of one, who was near and dear to them. After improving the sad hour from the words of the Savior: "Therefore by ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh.

Gallipolis Journal
June 29, 1882
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Russell, Ruby George

Death Claims 48 Year Old Gallia Native
     Mrs. Ruby George Russell, 48, wife of Ernest Russell, retired sexton of Mound Hill cemetery, died at 11 p.m. Saturday in Holzer hospital following a cerebral hemorrhage. The family home is near Clipper Mills after being at the cemetery for a period of 11 years.
     Mrs. Russell was born in Morgan twp., Sept. 17, 1915, daughter of the late Elmer and Bertha Spires George. Her marriage to Mr. Russell took place in 1931, and he survives.
     There are three sons and two daughters who survive, Mrs. Phillip (Ruby) Edminston, Vinton, Mrs. Harold (Bertha) Stover of Addison, Vernon Russell of Rt. 1 Gallipolis, William Russell of Gallipolis and Paul Russell at home. There are seven grandchildren.
     Other survivors are eight brothers and two sisters, Don George of Marion, Ewing, Allen and Roy George, all of Columbus, Clinton George of Rt. 1 Ewington, Wallie, Turley and Wendell George of Rt. 1 Vinton, Mrs. Larlyn Russell of Rt. 1 Bidwell and Mrs. Glenna Cochran of Rt. 1 Vinton.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the McCoy Funeral Home. Rev. A. D. Malloy of Wellston will officiate. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 29, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page

Russell, Samuel

Killed by a Falling Tree
Samuel Russell of Morgan Township, about 25 years of age, was instantly killed by a falling tree near Vinton last Tuesday morning. He leaves a wife and one child.

[Note: Son of William and Lydia Jane Oiler Russell; 1861-Jan. 30, 1894]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, February 7, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Russell, Solomon

Solomon Russell Green Township Died Last Thursday--Burial Sunday
     As a result of double pneumonia. -----owing an operation for goiter, Solomon Russell prominent farmer and well known resident of Green township, died last Thursday at the Holzer hospital. Mr. Russell had been afflicted with goiter for years and recently had suffered intensely. When he arrived at the hospital he was suffering with a severe cold, and insisted upon an immediate ---ation and owing to his weakened condition pneumonia followed.
     He was 56 years and 12 days old and was born, Dec. 27, 1836. His wife died Nov. 9, 1910 and he is survived by one son, Oscar E. of ---hup and one brother, Randall of Green township.
     The funeral services were held at Centenary church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. W. McCormick. Burial at the church cemetery under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. of this city, by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, January 15, 1913
Transcribed by Karen Strojin

Russell, Thurman

     Thurman H. Russell, 63, son of the late Charles H. and Hannah Frederick Russell, Bidwell, was killed in an automobile accident Friday night in Columbus. A former resident of Gallia County, Mr. Russell resided at 3468 Race St., in Columbus. Mr. Russell was a security guard for Ohio Malleable Iron Works. He was a veteran of World War II.
     Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Janice M. Wilson; son, Harold R. Russell; grandchildren, Steven and Tracie; sister, Lucille Bethel of Columbus; brothers, Dale Russell of Gallipolis, and Charles Russell, of Columbus.
     Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Thompson officiating. Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 26, 1979
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Russell, William Emmett

OBITUARY
William Emmett Russell
     Passed within the unseen portals on April 20, 1940, William Emmett Russell, son of John G. and Mary Ann (Thompson) Russell, at the age of 81 years, 4 months, 2 days. He was married Aug. 16, 1891 to Sadie E. Boice, who preceeded him in death on April 29, 1912. To them were born two children: Hannah, Mrs. Clyde Harrison, with whom he made his home, and Arthur, who was accidently killed in 1922, in the discharge of his duties as railway fireman in New York, after serving in the World War in France. He leaves, besides his daughter, three grand-children, two great-grandchildren, one aged uncle, Emmet P. Thompson and many relatives and friends who mourn his passing. He was a member of the M. E. church, Masonic lodge and Eastern Star of Cheshire, O., and was conscientiously true to the teachings of each. He was a man of firm christian character and high ideals, thus ministering to these in need spiritually, by the example of the beautiful, clean life he lived each day. He served many as a practical nurse, thus allieviating physical suffering too. But in the last few years, when he has been in failing health, his activities have been limited, although his mental insight and courageous spirit remained to the last.
     He was born in Salem tp., in Meigs county and when he and his sister were quite small his father enlisted in the Civil War and was later taken prisoner and died in Andersonville Prison. The family, with very little of this world's goods, suffered all the anguish and deprivation that could come to the widow and orphans, in that sad period of readjustment of our stricken country. He grew to noble manhood, and filled his place in the community and home with firm convictions for right against wrong.
     While we meet around his casket in grief, we have memories of his kind and noble life and untarnished character, and we are comforted by the example he left us, and we knew the world is a better place because of his having lived in it. In memories' hall, we imagine we can hear the echo of his voice, as he would any:

O merciful Father, we come to Thee in the name of They blessed Son; Bowed by weight of Thy decree, Asking a wayfarer's lot to be Ever with Thee in Eternity, Father, Thy will be done.

Death date: April 20, 1940
No paper or date
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack.
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech

Rust, Charles J.

Former Resident Dies Sunday In Middleport
Body of Charles J. Rust Will Be Brought to Gallipolis For Burial
Charles J. Rust, 76, retired businessman, formerly of this city, died at his home in Middleport Sunday.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. May Rust and two brothers, Henry of Washington and Bebb of Ashtabula.
Mr. Rust was a member of Glenwood M.E. Church, West Gate Lodge of Masons where he was a thirty second degree [rest of article missing].

[Note: Death Certificate..Charles Rust born July 28, 1853 Parkersburg WV; died Oct. 27, 1929 Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 76 years of age. Parents: William Rust (born Louden County, VA) and Evelyn Miller (born VA)]

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

Rust, Eugene

Message Tells Of Eugene Rust Drowning In East
     Eugene Rust, born and reared here, was drowned at Bristol, Pa., where he had been employed in an airplane factory, according to word received this morning by Mrs. J. P. Haskins from Mrs. Rust. Particulars are lacking. The Rusts have lived apart some years, Mrs. Rust being in Pittsburgh. A son, Charles, age about 20, also survives.
     Eugene Rust was a well-known dashing young fellow when he left Gallipolis to become an arr_____ aviator. His last visit here followed the death of his father, Capt. John F. Rust about___ years ago; and most if not for his old friends had lost track of him. His mother, who preceeded Capt. Rust in death, was Jenny Campbell, a native of Swan Creek.
     Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, but there is a likelihood the body will be cremated and the ashes sent here for interment. Bristol is in the extreme eastern part of Pennsylvania.

[Note: from 1910 census, Gallia County, Ohio, he was born ca 1896, no record of interment]

Gallipolis newspaper
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Rust, Jennie Campbell

     Mrs. Jennie Campbell Rust, wife of Capt. John F. Rust, well-known captain, passed away at her home on [unreadalbe] Street Saturday morning, aged [unreadable] years.
     Funeral services were conducted at the residence Tuesday morning by Rev. R. O. McClure, interment being made in the Swan Creek Cemetery by undertaker Hayward.
     She had been ill since Monday with the grippe, which developed into an attack of spinal meningitis, from which she failed to rally.
     Mrs. Rust was born at Swan Creek, being a daughter of John and Julia Campbell, both deceased. She is survived by her husband and son Clarence at home, son Lieut. Eugene Rust, of the U. S. Army, a sister, Mis Rust of the U. S. Army, sister Miss Effie Campbell and a brother, William Campbell.
     Mrs. Rust was a noble woman, a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the Grace M. E. church of this city. Her death brings sorrow to a wide circle of friends.

[Note: from stone 1864 - 1918]

Gallipolis paper
1918
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Rust, John F.

Capt. John Rust Died Wednesday
Veteran Riverman Buried at Swan Creek on Friday
     Capt. John F. Rust, 74, a native of St. Albans, WV, died at his home in Gallipolis Wednesday, March 7, 1928, after a long illness. The funeral was Friday in Grace M.E. Church by Rev. Beardsley, interment following at Swan Creek.
     He is survived by a son, Capt. Eugene Rust of the Air Service in the U.S. Army and a brother and sister in West Virginia. Mrs. Rust, formerly Miss Jennie Campbell of Swan Creek, died a number of years ago.
     Capt. Rust had been a steamboat captain and pilot on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers for many years.

[Note: Death Certificates shows John Fleece Rust born Oct. 20, 1854 in Lock WV; died March 7, 1928 in Gallipolis at 73 years, 4 months and 17 days of age. His late wife is listed as Janice Campbell. Father: Samuel Rust, Mother: Elizabeth McClanehan]

Gallipolis Paper
March 7, 1928
Transcribed by F.K Brown

Rutherford, Ida Mae (Sowards)

Mrs. Rutherford, Life-Long City Resident, Dies
     Mrs. Ida Mae Rutherford, 79, a native and lifelong resident of Gallipolis died in Holzer hospital at 1:30 a.m. Friday. She had been a patient at the hospital for two weeks but had been in declining health for a period of several fonths (sic).
     She was one of three children born to the late George and Mariah Bailey Sowards. Her birth took place on July 24, 1878. She is survived by one brother, Charles Sowards of Huntington.
     Mrs. Rutherford was married to Thomas Rutherford on July 7, 1894, and he preceded her in death in 1949. Ten children were born to that union and the following five survive, Mrs. George (Helen) Roberts of Ironton, Mrs. Hollis (Lucille) Walters and Edgar (Dutch) Rutherford, both of Gallipolis, Mrs. Alvin (Edith) Zimmerman of Baltimore, Md., and Robert of Columbia, S. C. Other survivors are ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one step grandson.
     Mrs. Rutherford was of the Baptist faith. Her funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Monday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Vernon Shafer will officiate and burial will follow in Pine Street cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, May 31, 1958
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux Top of Page

Rutherford, Lucy M.

     Lucy M. Rutherford, 93, 916 N. Russell St., Urbana, Ohio, died Friday morning at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana.
     Born April 26, 1895 in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Sheldon and Mary Jane(Young) Spencer. She was a member of the Christian Church in West Virginia.
     She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. S.S. (Velma) Davis,Thelma Rutherford and Mrs. Londia (Alulu Mae) Vanhoose, all of Urbana, and Mrs. Maybelle Berry of Westville, Ohio; two sons, Charles Rutherford of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and John S.Rutherford of West Liberty, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Alberta Jarvis of Vinton.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe, in July 1969; one daughter, Mary Eleanor Ganson; two sons, Walter Clarence Rutherford and Roscoe Cecil Rutherford, Jr.
     Services will be Sunday, 6 p.m. at the Walter-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 642 S. Main St., Urbana. The Rev. Ray Kaffenbarger will officiate. Burial will be at the Wright Cemetery, near Langsville, Ohio. Graveside services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Wright Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 13, 1988
Transcribed by J. Farley

Rutt, Clarence W.

     GALLIPOLIS - Clarence Wyman Rutt, 76, a resident of Rt. 2, Patriot (Cadmus community) died at 1:25 a.m. Saturday in Holzer Medical Center. Mr. Rutt had been in failing health the past 10 years.
He was a retired state employee and former school bus driver and custodian in the Cadmus school system.
     Mr. Rutt was born April 23, 1903 in Cadmus, son of the late William Henry and Stella Lloyd Rutt.
He married Mildred Ross on Sept. 17, 1927, in Oak Hill. She survives, along with one son; James D. Rutt, Rt. 2, Patriot; one sister; Mrs. Melvin (Bertina) Smeltzer, Gallipolis; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Willis Funeral Home with Rev. James Rainey officiating.
     Burial will follow in Olive Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

[Died April 19, 1980]

Gallipolis paper
April 1980
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Rutt, Otto

Otto Rutt, 58, Dies At Home In Walnut Township
Funeral Services Will Be Held At 2 [o'clock] Friday At Olive M.E. Church
     Otto Rutt, aged 58, died at 12:20 this morning at his home beyond Cadmus on German Ridge. He had been ill six weeks but in poor health much longer. His death resulted from a stroke occurring two or three days ago.
     Mr. Rutt was born and spent his life in Walnut Township. He was the son of the late August and Rachel Ahlborn Rutt, natives of Germany. Next April 19 would have been his 58th. birthday.
In 1905, he married Nora Canterbury. She and two children Marvin and Ethel, both at home, survive. Also surviving are these two brothers and a sister, Herman and Gus Rutt and Mrs. Emma Wood, all of the Cadmus neighborhood.
     Mr. Rutt was a member of Olive M.E. Church and the Cadmus Grange and was a useful and respected citizen. Funeral services will be held at Olive Church at 2 o'clock Friday. Interment there by J.L. Coleman.

[Note: Death Certificate..born April 19, 1880; died March 2, 1938; aged 57 years 10 months and 11 days. Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage]

Gallipolis Paper
March, 1938
From the Debbie Carter Evans Collection
Transcribed by F.K. Brown