gallia county newspaper obituaries
The following obituaries are from the files of various Gallia County Newspapers and other publications. They are listed below in alphabetical order of the surname.
Safford, Catharine
DIED - In Green township, Sept. 30th, Mrs. Safford, wife of Col. Robert Safford. Mrs. Safford, with her husband, was among the first settlers of this place, Obituary next week.
Gallipolis Journal - October 7, 1852
DIED - In Green Township, near Gallipolis, Sept. 28th, Mrs. Catharine Safford, wife of Col. Robert Safford, aged 84 years, 5 months and 4 days.
For nearly four years she had been confined to her bed by a disease peculiarly painful and distressing; and for about three years previous to her death, she had been afflicted with a total loss of her eyesight. During the whole of her painful and protracted illness, she manifested remarkable patience and Christian submission to the will of her heavenly father. She expressed a deep sense of the infinite odiousness and abominable nature of sin, and a strong confidence in the merit and righteousness of the Savior and in the mercy of God to sinners through him, as the only Mediator and Redeemer of lost men. The character of Christ, and the blessed glorious state of believers in Heaven, purchased for them by his sufferings and death, seemed to occupy much of her thoughts during her waking moments, and she expressed unhesitatingly her willingness cheerfully to obey the summons of death whenever it might come.
And when at length, the trying moment arrived to bid farewell to earthly friends and all the scenes of time, and to take her departure to the unseen, unknown world of Spirits, she quietly fell asleep in the arms of her Savior, to await, with all the redeemed, the blissful morning of the glorious resurrection. Her last words, uttered just before she ceased to breathe, were, “My blessed Savior, come and take me,” and when the power of speech was gone, she continued, even to her last breath, by signs that could not be misunderstood, to respond to the inquiries of watching friends, assuring them of her unshaken confidence in her Redeemer, and of her triumphant victory over the king of terrors.
The peaceful manner and cheering circumstances of her death have afforded inexpressible consolation to her aged and bereaved partner, and the mourning members of her numerous family.
The descendants of Mrs. Safford are 8 children, 45 grandchildren, and 44 great- grandchildren; in all 97.
The Gallipolis Journal
October 28, 1852
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Safford, David Robert
Safford Rites Held Thursday
Final rites for David Robert Safford were held at the Jerry Spears Funeral home in Columbus Thursday, and burial was made in Greenlawn Cemetery.
David Safford, 77, died in San Diego, on April 30, 1954 and his body was flown back to Columbus. The services were delayed pending word from a son with the army in France.
The deceased was the last of a family of 11 children. He was born in Gallipolis on Sept. 29, 1866, the son of Lewis M. and Joanna Spicer Safford. He was a great grandson of Col. Robert Safford who felled the first tree on the site of Gallipolis.
His late wife was the former Maxine Heft of Logan. She died in 1935.
Of 11 children born of the union, five survive. They are Mrs. Ruth Cardwell of Columbus, Carl of Wichita, Kan., Dwight of San Diego, Calif., David of Price, Utah and William with the army in France. A niece, Mrs. Bertis Halley, Gallipolis, attended the last rites.
Safford spent most of his active years in Columbus where he was employed as shop worker by the Pennsylvania railway. While he was resident in that city, he joined the St. Clair Presbyterian Church and held membership in a number of railway organizations.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 8, 1954
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Safford, Elizabeth
Mrs. Safford Rites Tuesday
Mrs. Elizabeth Safford, 92, died Saturday afternoon at her home, 414 Third Ave. She had been in declining health for several years and her condition became serious two weeks ago.
Mrs. Safford was a lifelong resident of Gallipolis and her birth on Aug. 29, 1866, was at the family home on Lower Third Ave. She was the daughter of Louis and Margaret Ratliff Muenz. She was one of 12 children born in the family and only one survives, John Muenz, who made his home with his sister.
She was married to the late Dr. J. R. Safford, long a Gallipolis dentist, and a veteran of the Civil War. He preceded her in death in 1919. Other survivors are several nieces, Misses Florence and Margaret Walker, Mrs. Joe Moch and Mrs. Thomas Butterfield, all of Gallipolis.
Mrs. Safford was a member of St. Louis Catholic church. Rosary will be recited at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home at 7:30 p.m. today. Requiem High Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic church with Rev. Adolph Golubiewski celebrant. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 13, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Safford, Emma
The serious illness of Miss Emma Safford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Lew Safford, mentioned in the Tuesday's Tribune, terminated in death in the morning of the same day with peritonitis. The deceased was about 26 years of age and had been making her home for a long time with her sister, Mrs. Barden, of Columbus, coming down here on a visit four or five weeks ago and taking ill about two weeks since. She was a good young lady, dearly beloved by all who knew her, and her death is a sad blow to her parents, brothers and sisters, one sister, Miss Olie, being very ill at this time with malarial fever. She left five sisters and three brothers.
[Note: Emma is buried in Centenary Cemetery in Green Township.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 18, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Safford, Gorden R.
Gorden R. Saffird, 85, son of the late D. W. and Emma U. Safford, died 9:15 p.m. Monday in Huntington, where he had been living since he left Gallipolis 40 years ago.
Born July 28, 1877, in Green Twp., Safford spent his early life on the farm and was later employed in the Gallipolis Furniture Co. as a wood carver. Upon leaving Gallipolis he worked for the West Virginia Steel Corp.
Safford is survived by his widow, the former Miss Asa Brothers, seven children, and numerous grandchildren. All his children live in Huntington, except one son, who resides in Michigan. One sister, Mrs. E. R. Wallace, and one brother, W. C. Safford, survive in Gallipolis.
Funeral services were conducted at the Beard-Fisher Funeral Home, 3001 Third Avenue, Huntington, Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Newspaper clipping found in the Simmerman files, McDaniel file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Mrs. Irene Safford, wife of John Safford, died at her home near Centenary Monday morning, Dec. 12, 1904, aged about 62 years. She was a daughter of Mr. James Irion and was the mother of one child, Mrs. Clara Thevenin. Besides her husband she leaves one sister, Mrs. Morris Gass, of Joliet, Ill., and brothers William and Henry. She was a member of the M. E. Church and a good woman and many friends and relatives will mourn her death. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. J. W. Smith, interment following at Centenary by Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Bulletin
December 16, 1904
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer Top of Page
Mrs. Joanna Safford of Porter, wife of L. M. Safford, died Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nola Butcher of Springfield tp., near Bidwell. The funeral will be held at the Butcher home Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial at Centenary cemetery. Undertaker Kerr Butler in charge.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, July 13, 1920
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
John Safford died at his home near Centenary Wednesday at 10:30 o’clock after an illness of almost six years with dropsy and infirmities incident to his advanced age.
Mr. Safford was born in Green Tp. and was 76 years old. He is survived by four children, Mrs. Laura Craig, of Charleston, Edward Safford at home, Callie Safford, living in this city, children by his first wife, and Mrs. Clara Theviner, a daughter by his last wife, who was Miss Irene Irion, and sister, Mrs. Martha Rose and Mary at home, and brothers, Dr. J. R. Safford and Frank Safford.
Funeral will be held at Centenary Church at 7:30 o’clock Standard time. Interment by Hayward & Son.
[Note: John Warner Safford April 16, 1829 - Nov. 6, 1907]
Gallipolis Bulletin
November 8, 1907
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Death of Mr. Safford
Mr. Lewis Safford, generally known as “Squire Safford,” has departed this life after a long and tedious siege of suffering. We have but few particulars, but will be able to give further details tomorrow. He was a harmless inoffensive citizen utterly without enemies and liked by everyone. He was a descendant of Col. Robert Safford who cut down the first tree for the site of this city.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 12, 1908
Death of Mr. Safford
The funeral service of Mr. Lewis Menager Safford, whose death was briefly mentioned yesterday, will be conducted at his late home in Green township at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 13, 1908, by Rev. Mr. Sheets, the interment following at Centenary by Undertaker Wetherholt.
Mr. Safford had been ill for more than a year with a general breaking down of health. He was a son of the late Robert and Almira Safford and was born August 22, 1831. He was a farmer by occupation, but had been a Justice of the Peace for a number of years and was, at the time of his death, still serving in that capacity. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Smith of Proctorville, the only one of his parent’s family left.
He was married in 1857 to Miss Jane Spicer and by whom he became the father of eleven children, seven as follows surviving him with his wife; Mrs. Elizabeth Day, Mrs. Mattie Kerr, Mrs. C. R. Brown, Mrs. Lena Borden and David R. of Columbus, Charles of Winona, W.Va., and Miss Lola at home.
He belonged to the Methodist Church for more than fifty years, but became a member of the Baptist Church of Mina Chapel.
He was a good kindly dispositioned man, well liked by all who knew him, and was with his good wife, devoted to their family and they were all devoted to him, and friends and neighbors generally united in sympathy for them. Nearly, if not all of them, will be here at the last sad services that they can render.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 13, 1908
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner Top of Page
Safford, Mary Catherine
Death Of Miss Mary C. Safford
Miss Mary Catherine Safford making her home with her brother, Dr. J.R. Safford, at No. 414 Third Avenue, passed away Sunday morning, April 9, 1911.
The funeral services will be at Dr. Safford's residence at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John W. McCormick, the interment by Hayward following in Mound Hill Cemetery on Dr. Safford's lot.
Miss Safford is survived by brothers, Frank, Dr. Safford and sister, Martha, wife of Mr. C.G. Rose.
Miss Safford was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Chellis Safford, who died 23 years ago within a month of each other. She was a dutiful, amiable and sweet dispositioned child, became a member of the Methodist Church and grew into womanhood beloved by all who knew her.
She remained on the farm where born, awhile, after the death of her parents, with Frank, her brother, when the farm was rented and she, then, sixteen years ago, broken down with nervous prostration, came to the city to make her home with her brother, the doctor.
In all these years she had been an invalid, unable at anytime to perform only the lightest duties, yet bearing her lot with fortitute and patience, regarding it as fortunate that she had a brother by her side attentive to her slightest comforts and necessities and being cheerful and uncomplaining.
Miss Safford was nearly 79 years of age and had received the promise and more of allotted life to those who die in the Lord and yet her death brings sorrow to those who were happy in her acquaintance.
The pallbearers will be Messrs. A.C. Safford, John Maguet, Gordon Safford and Calla Safford.
[Note: Death Certificate..Born May 27, 1832; died April 9 1911; aged 79 years. Mother: Elizabeth Waddell]
Gallipols Daily Tribune
April 10, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
The oldest citizen, probably in Gallia County, died at his residence near Gallipolis on last Sunday. We allude to Col. Robert Safford. He was in his 97th year, yet in full possession of his mental faculties. He cut the first stick of timber then growing on the present site of Gallipolis.
He has gone to the tomb, honored and respected for his noble qualities and virtues. He served his country in the War of 1812, and took an active part in the Indian wars on our frontier in the earlier days of the Republic. In the progress of the present rebellion, he took a warm interest.
He knew the value of the Government, and the cost at which it was constructed. He died as he lived, a devoted lover of his country. Peace to his ashes.
Gallipolis Journal
Vol. XXVIII
July 30, 1863
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner Top of Page
Safford, Thomas Cameron
Thomas Cameron Safford, aged 35 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Safford of Green township, died at the residence of his parents at 8:25 Thursday morning after an illness of nine days with meningitis. He was a stone mason by occupation.
He leaves two brothers, Charles E., of Winona, W.Va., and David R., of Columbus. Also four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Day, Mrs. Charles Brown and Mrs. Lena Bardon of Columbus, and Miss Nola at home.
The funeral services were conducted at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. E. L. Sheets and burial followed at Centenary by Undertaker Wetherholt.
Mr. Safford served three years as constable of Green township; was a member of Company C.O.N.G., and served with the Company in the Spanish American War. He was well liked by his associates and friends.
The family will have the sympathy of their many friends in their hour of bereavement.
[Note: Born Jan. 29, 1871 - Died Oct. 12, 1905]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner Top of Page
St. Clair, Bernice
Death of Mrs. St. Clair
Mrs. St. Clair, daughter of Rich Brown, died Monday afternoon at her home on the Portsmouth Road. She is 19 years of age and is survived by her husband, father and mother, eight brothers and one sister.
This whole family is sick with the flu with no help whatsoever.
[Note: Bernice Brown St. Clair is buried in Mina chapel Cemetery in Green Township.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 24, 1920
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
St. Clair, Mrs. Alfred
St. Clair
Mrs. Alfred St. Clair died at her home on Portsmouth Ave., near the cemetery, Monday morning of pneumonia and heart trouble, aged about 52 years. She was a good woman and left a husband but no children to mourn her demise. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday, interment following at Mound Hill by Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Bulletin
January 13, 1905
Vol. XXXVIII No. 12
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page
Salisbury, Sherman H.
S. H. Salisbury Dies Saturday
Sherman H. Salisbury, 79, died at his home in Perry twp., at 7 p.m. Saturday. He had been in poor health for a period of four years, having lost one of his legs at the knee in 1953 and the other in a similar manner in 1954.
Mr. Salisbury was a native of West Virginia, but had been a resident of Gallia county since 1933, when he purchased the Doc Shelton farm on Rt. 141. He was born in Clay county, W. Va., on Oct. 12, 1875, the son of the late Jackson and Luanna Johnson Salisbury. He was one of 12 children and three brothers, Jackson, Ben and Owen, all of West Virginia, survive.
He was married to Alma Evans, a native of West Virginia, in 1915 and she survives along with nine children, Mrs. Inez Corbin, Mrs. Lois Green, both of Gallipolis, Warren of Gallia, Vernon of Detroit, Noah of Croton, W. Va., Mrs. Ruby Blankenship and Harold of Columbus, Sherman in the Navy, and Alden at home. There are 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Mr. Salisbury was a member of the Salem Baptist Church and services will be held there for him at 1 p.m., Tuesday, with Rev. Earl Cremeans officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery under the direction of the Elliott and Sanders Funeral Home. Friends may call at the late home after 6 p.m., Monday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 18, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Saltsman, Mary Jane
OBITUARY
Mary Jane Saltsman
"Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find watching."
Mary Jane Saltsman, whose maiden name was Westfall, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, June 1, 1829 and died in Bladensburg, Gallia Co., Sept. 21, 1886. Her girlhood and early days of womanhood were spent in Jefferson County and here in 1849 she was married to William Hales. To this union was given one won, Willie Hales, who still resides near the old home. Three years after the death of Mr. Hales, which occurred in 1855, she was married to Andrew J. Saltsman, who, with two daughters, Mattie and Emma, deeply mourn the loss of a faithful wife and a tender, loving mother.
At the age of eighteen, she was converted and united with the M.E. Church, of which she remained a worthy member through all the vicssitudes of life. In her last sickness, which was severe and protracted, she exhibited fortitude, patience and strength of mind rarely witnessed. She seemed to have premonition that this life was near its close and frequently expressed a longing desire to depart and be with Christ. To one and then another of the friends that tenderly ministered to her, she spoke of her hope and of the home that awaited her. At one time she said "O, I long for my Redeemer to come and take me home.". In answer to her husband's question "Are you fully satisfied and willing to go?" she answered " O, yes, I am fully satisfied. There is nothing in my way."
She made every possible arrangement for the welfare of her family, gave minute directions concerning her burial and begged her friends not to weep or mourn for her, as she was only going home. At last her prayer was answered. Her Saviour came and took her to Himself. The busy hands of wife and mother be quiet and still; the lips that testified for Christ and spoke loving, encouraging words, to all about her, are forever closed on earth--the loving spirit has gone with the wooing angels to enjoy the sweet fellowships of Heaven. We can but rejoice, even in the midst of our tears. To us who know God, death is but the gateway into a better life.
| "How sweetly wanes the Christian's sun! Just like the summer monarch set; In cloudless skies the journey done, To rise in brighter regions yet." |
The stricken family have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. Sister Saltsman had many warm friends. But she is not lost --only outstripped us in the race and reached the city of jasper walls, where "they need no candle, neither the light of the sun for the Lord God giveth them light and they shall reign forever and ever."
In compliance with her last request her body was interred in Bethel Graveyard. In the green pines that overshadow her grave me-thinks the evening zephyrs will delight to chant their sweetest requiem and the wild birds warble their tenderest songs of love. While her memory is enshrined in our hearts, may we emulate her example of holy living.
M. Marshall
Gallipolis Paper
[Sept. 21, 1886]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Samples, Vada
Mrs. Vada Brannon Samples, 67 former Gallipolis resident, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday at Westminister, Calif. where she had lived for the past nine years.
She was born in Calhoun Co., W.Va., a daughter of the late Martha Lambert Brannon and U.Grant Brannon. Her husband, Homer Samples, died in 1931. She was a member of the Brick Baptist Church in Springfield Township.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Westfall of Columbus, Mrs. Kathryn Newlun of Columbus, Mrs. Phyllis Taylor of Gallipolis, Mrs. Mabel Nichols of California and Mrs. Louise Crane of Covington, Ky. She is also survived by five grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Vera Rice of Columbus; three brothers, Homer of Rio Grande, Riley of Akron and Howard of Gallipolis. A brother, Russell, died in 1926.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the McCoy-Wetherholt Funeral Home in Gallipolis.
Sanders, Ermal Irene
Mrs. Ermal Irene Sanders, 56, of 225 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the Holzer Medical Center. She had been hospitalized since Aug. 2nd and in failing health for the last two years. She was born April 12, 1917, in Gallipolis, daughter of Fred Kerns, who survives and the late Frankie Price Kerns.
Mrs. Sanders is survived by her husband, Cal Sanders, whom she married April 7, 1934, in Point Pleasant. One daughter, Mrs. John (Daphne) Phillips, Toronto, Ohio, survives. Three grandchildren survive. One sister, Mrs. Mildred Filinger, Rt. 2, Gallipolis, survives. She spent all her life in Gallia County.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between 6-9 o'clock this evening. Pallbearers will be Gil Price, Freddie Fillinger, Ruben Johnson, Dale A. Sanders, Jim Craft, Ronnie Skeens and Paul Pullins.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug. 13, 1973
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
OBITUARY - Mildren E. (Barcus) Sanders, 69, of 38 Vinton Ave., Gallipolis, died Thursday morning at the Holzer Medical Center.
She was born in Gallia County on Nov. 9, 1915 to the late James Robert Barcus and Clara (Lanthorn) Barcus, and was married to the late Brady R. Sanders. She was preceded in death by three brothers (Harold, Harry and Homer Barcus), two sisters (Golda Hutchinson and Nola Spurlock) and one granddaughter.
She is survived by three children: Ray R. Sanders, Columbus; Nina S. Jeffers, Gallipolis; and Kenneth R. Sanders, Gallipolis. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Frank (Norma) James and Mrs. Divers (Emagene) Dray. Four grandchildren (Richard and Michael Sanders and Aaron and Ellen Jeffers) and three great-grandchildren also survive.
She was an employee of the Gallipolis Developmental Center, and she was a faithful member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church on Teens Run Road where funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. on Sunday with Pastor Richard Unroe officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Melvin Barcus, Marlin James, Charles Barcus, Junior Criner, Earl Spurlock and Nelson Dray.
[Note: According to Ancestry.com Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, she died October 31, 1985]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Abt. October 31, 1985
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Sanders, Raymond
Raymond Sanders son of C.G. and Elija Elliot Sanders was born in Sandersville, Ohio, on December 21, 1903, and departed this life at the Holzer Hospital on May 20.
Shortly after his twentieth birthday, Raymond enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served continuously in the Service of his country until ----uary 15, 1946, when he was given a transfer to the fleet re----- and released to inactive duty -during the last war. Raymond saw --- of his action in the Pacific theatre, in October 1942 he participated in the battle of the Solman Islands that did much to stop the advance of the Japanese forces, it seems strange that he could be in ---- hazard for so long and then return to his home country for the event that was to end his life.
--ch an accident occurred at Gallipolis on May 10, his condition was announced critical from the very beginning but as he lingered from day to day hopes grew for his recovery. Saturday night he talked with the family and was in fine spirits but Monday night he took a sudden turn for the worse and never regained consciousness again. ----a strange way of events but the accident occurred on his brother Edgar's birthday, and death occurred on his sister's birthday, Mrs. Barlow.
Raymond never married but is survived by four brothers, Edgar of ----erville and Arnold, Forrest, ----en of Crown City, Ohio and three sisters, Mrs. Evans Sanders, Mrs. Farry Felinger of Crown City, Mrs. Stanley Barlow of Springfield.
The father also survives but the mother preceded her son in death on the 19th of September last ----. ---- who knew the heat of battle ----the wolves of a restless sea ---- been called for further duty, ----s sailed under secret orders for a rendezvous with the Supreme Commander of Heaven and earth, ----- his next assignment will be we do not know. We have stood at ----port and watch him go and ---- though we do not know the situation we are confident that his ship has a pilot. A chartered ----e and a harbor in view. So wave goodbye. Linger for a ----longing look and turn again ----ly to our own assignment ---- until our own names are called to report to our Maker.
[Note from Death Certificate - Buried Sandersville Cemetery, Lawrence Co. - B.21 Dec. 1903 and D. 21 May 1947]
Gallipolis paper
Date unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Sanders, Ricky Dean
Rites Held Monday for Sanders' Infant
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m., at Siloam Church for Rickie Dean Sanders, 5 month old son of Harry Lee and Dorothy Church Sanders, who died at the family home 2763 Sixth Street, Columbus, Saturday afternoon.
The child died very suddenly and in addition to the parents, is survived by a sister, Kathy Lee Sanders, 17 months. Paternal grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Lowen Sanders of Crown City and maternal grandparents are Murry Church and Mrs. Audrey Jollif. M.J. Clary of Crown City and Mrs. Ed Church of Gallipolis are surviving great grandparents. Burial took place in Sandersville Cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 7, 1956
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Sanns, James H.
Death of James H. Sanns
The above announcement will be received with regret and sorrow by a large circle of friends, but by none more than the writer who knew him perhaps as well as any one outside of his immediate family. Born and reared among us he was known to all. An only son, he was given every advantage by his parents who were devoted to him. Their kindness to him was appreciated and he was a good a student, standing among the first in his classes always and during his school days was a great favorite with his class-mates. He graduated at two or three pharmaceutical institutions, one at Cincinnati and one at Baltimore and in large classes stood at the head. He was also awarded diplomas on several occasions for chemical work, and became an extraordinarily proficient druggist. He also early in life evinced a love and genius for music and it was ever uppermost in his mind—even to when the end came. His fine qualities and talents made him many respected friends.
In January, ’78, he was married to Miss Maggie Martin, the estimable daughter of Capt. George Martin and Mrs. Elizabeth Martin who lived on Chickamauga, a short distance from the city. After the marriage Mrs. Martin made her home with them, Capt. Martin having passed away and she being her mother’s only companion. They have a beautiful home on Front street below Court on the river.
Two children came to sanctify and make more pleasant their home. Wayne, a son about 14, and Louise, a daughter, aged 9. He was a partner in the extensive drug business of P. A. Sanns & Son until the death of his father who was widely known and greatly respected, succeeding him in the business. Last Thursday he was engaged at work in the cellar of the store arranging matters to put his soda fountain in operation. He had been complaining for some days of not feeling well, and should have really been home at the time. Becoming warm he threw off his coat and the cold damp air and draught in the cellar gave him an attack of pleurisy, his pain growing so severe he could hardly get home without assistance. Simple remedies were used during the night, but not improving, Dr. Harry Sanns, his cousin, was called to attend him and he seemed to improve up to Sunday evening, though the trouble developed into pneumonia. Sunday night he grew rapidly worse, but even up to this Monday morning there was no thought of a fatal termination by the family, and at about 7 o’clock Mrs. Sanns (his wife) left the bedside to go downstairs to get him a cup of coffee, leaving him with his mother, when he suddenly died. The blow is a hard one and the relatives will have the heartfelt sympathy of all. Complete arrangements have not been made at this writing for the funeral services. It is only known that they will be conducted Wednesday by Rev. F. P. Lutz, Rector of the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, at the family residence under the auspices of the Ariel Lodge I.O.O.F., of which he was an esteemed and honored member.
| “We see not, know not; all our way Is night---with Thee alone is day; From out the torrent’s troubled drift, Above the storm our prayers we lift, Thy will be done!” |
Funeral Obsequies
The funeral services of the late James H. Sanns have been arranged for to-morrow at 2 o’clock in the afternoon Wednesday, April 25th, 1894. The religious exercises will be conducted at his late residence on Front Street by Rev. F P. Lutz, of the Episcopal Church. The burial will be at the Old Cemetery, conducted by Hayward & Son under the auspices of Canton Sanns, I.O.O.F., with Ariel Lodge I.O.O.F. The Lodges of Pomeroy and Middleport have been invited to attend.
The Porter Band out of respect to the deceased will form part of the escort. The Pall Bearers will be Chas. W. Uhrig, Fred H. Kerr, D. A. Barton, E. E. Berry, W. L. Robinson, Dr. H. C. Brown.
April 25, 1894
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Sanns, Viola
Mrs. Sanns Death
Mrs. Maggie Sanns is in receipt of a letter from Messrs C. Fred Henking and C. W. Ernsting giving the particulars of Mrs. Viola Sanns’ death at San Diego. Mrs. Sanns had been in her usual health and had been sitting in the library at Maude’s home, reading and chatting, until about 9 o’clock Thursday night, and then said “Good-night,” and went upstairs to her room. Shortly afterward Anna, the maid, heard a noise in her bed room as a body falling, and stepped across the hall to find her on the floor at the side of the bed. Calling Chris they lifted her on the bed and summoned a doctor from across the street, but from all appearances she died instantly as she was getting in bed, without any pain or suffering, peacefully, calmly and fully prepared – just as she had so often wished that her “crossing of the bar” might be.
The body left San Diego Monday, morning, and if all connections are made can arrive here Friday noon. The funeral services will be at Mrs. Maggie Sanns’ residence where the body will be taken on arrival.
[Note: Buried in Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis Township. September 30, 1827 – December 5, 1907]
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune, p. 1
December 11, 1907
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark
Saunders, Alma Grace
IN MEMORY
Alma Grace Saunders, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Saunders, died Oct. 26, 1909, after a short illness of diphtheria. She was born Feb. 15, 1907, was 2 years, 8 months, 11 days old. She was a lovely little girl of a very sweet disposition, the only grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Saunders, and the pet of the family and friends.
She had all the loving paternal care that could be had, but was too sweet and tender to be left in this world of sin and sorrow. Our blessed Master plucked the bud of the opening flower and transplanted it in the heavenly garden to bloom there forever. May the bereaved parents say as David of old: “It cannot come to me but I shall go to it.”
Burial took place at Bethel by Undertaker J. W. Myers.
“A precious one from us has gone,
| A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. |
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, November 12, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Saunders, Ann E.
Ann E. Saunders, 68, of Gallipolis, died Monday, March 17,1997, at University Hospital in Columbus.
Born December 25, 1928 at Columbus, daughter of the late Marion F. and Gussie S. Miller Rinesmith, she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Light House Assembly of God in Gallipolis, and she volunteered for several years at Holzer Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, James C. Saunders, whom she married February 21, 1948 in Columbus, three daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Mike Larson of Columbus, Pam Saunders of Flatwoods, Kentucky, and Lisa Saunders of Gallipolis; a son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Noreen Saunders of Gallipolis; three grandchildren, Kate, Patrick and Lauren Saunders, all of Gallipolis, a sister, Virginia Rinesmith Michael of Reynoldsburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, William E. Rinesmith.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at the Willis Funeral Home, with Pastors Sam Calhoun and Ken Stone officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Bryce Smith, Mark Smith, Ryan Smith, Dr. John Sullivan, Edward "Skip" McGovern and Patrick Saunders. Honorary Pallbearers are Charles Howell, Lee Clark, Jerry Haner, and Forrest Thomas, Paul E. Butler, Sr, and James H. Craft.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bible Literature Internations, 625 East North Broadway, Columbus, OH 43214.
Gallipolis paper
1997
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Saunders, Anna Ours
Saunders, Donald
Anna Ours, daughter of P. B. and Anna Ours, was born, Sept. 16, 1894, and died Feb 7, 1923, aged 29 years, 4 months and 21 days. She was united in marriage with William Saunders April 10, 1919. To this union was born one son, Donald, who would have been two years old the 19th day of April had he lived, but Jesus saw fit to take him home a few hours after his mother's departure, and we believe mother and babe are "safe in the arms of Jesus."
The dear mother was converted at the age of 22 and united with the Papaw church, but like many others failed to follow the Good Shepherd and she remarked to some of her friends during her sickness, she felt she was a lost lamb strayed away from the fold. But on the evening before the death angel claimed her, she sent for Bros. Cremeens and Stewart to come and sing and pray with her, and was there brought back to the fold. She shouted, "I'm saved, I'm saved. I'm glad that the Lord received me back again. I'm ready to live, I'm ready to die; whatever the Lord wills. If the Lord takes me I want Him to take my darling babe also."
Her prayer was answered, and we trust the companion, mother, brothers and sisters will be prepared to meet Anna and little Donald in the world where there will be no heart aches and the tears will all be wiped from our eyes.
When she realized that she could live only a short time she wanted God to take little Donald also. Besides her husband, an aged mother, two brothers, Charley and Wiliam Ours and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Leport of Pt. Pleasant and Miss Ella Ours, survive.
| She has gone from our midst on earth, To her home prepared above; We shall miss her around the table and the hearth, Her life of sunshine and love. Gone from earth, from its sorrows free, To a land of endless day; Our meeting shall never again here be, We shall soon pass to our home away. There we'll meet on the streets of gold, Where our Savior we shall see; His glory there we shall behold, With our loved ones and Jesus for aye. |
Rev. Riggs and Rev. Cremeens conducted the funeral services of Mrs. Wm. Saunders and little son Donald very impressively after which the bodies were taken to the King cemetery for burial by Undertaker Coleman Halley. Both bodies were placed in the same casket and buried in the same grave, to await the resurrection of the dead.
The friends wish to extend their thanks to those who kindly assisted during the sickness and death of the dear mother and son.
Gallipolis paper
Feb 7, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Saunders, Byron
Byron Saunders Drowned
Boy's Body Recovered But Efforts To Find Spark of Life Fail
While several persons looked on helplessly Byron Saunders, 15, [obliterated type] drowned off-shore from Bladen in the Ohio River Sunday afternoon. Forty-seven minutes later the body was brought to the surface by [obliterated type] Day and William Eblin, seated in a rowboat and using mussel hooks. Protracted efforts to resusciate the boy proved unavailing.
Companions Helpless
Young Saunders was a son of Leonard and Ruby Blazer Saunders and their home is near Bethel church about a mile back of Bladen. Byron, accompanied by a younger brother and Bob Halley, 14, went for a swim early in the afternoon. Byron, a better swimmer than his companions, or more venturesome, or both, clutching a log, moved out toward the center of the stream, while the other boys remained close to shore. Presently he released the log or it slipped from his grasp and he started to swim back. When within 50 feet of safety he began screaming for help and then sank from view. His companions, feeling unable to give direct aid, sounded an alarm. As soon as the necessary equipment could be obtained a search was begun for the body.
The drowning occured about 1:45, according to most reports, yet a member of the family fixed it considerably later. Dr. N. H. Foster, coroner, said he was called about 2:30. Efforts to revive the boy were in progress on his arrival and were continued for a while. Deputy Sheriff Dickey was also summoned to the scene and he said a large crowd had quickly assembled there.
This is the first drowning in the county so far this year (and of course it occured within the boundaries of West Virginia). It is the seventh death from other than natural causes in the county so far this year.
Surviving the drowning victim, besides the parents, are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Arlene Roush of Bidwell, Mrs. Maranna Jeffers of Bladen, Robert of Montana, Paris, Paul and John, all at home.
The body was taken to C. R. Halley's mortuary at Mercerville but will be brought back to the bereaved home this afternoon. Funeral arrangements will not be completed until the brother in [oblitereated type].
[Note: dates from stone in Bethel cemetery, Ohio Twp., 1926-1940]
Gallipolis newspaper
1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Saunders, Charles E.
Charles E. Saunders, 73,Rt. 2, Centenary Community, died this morning in Holzer Medical Center. He had been ill the past year and in serious condition the last five months. A retired grocer and farmer, Mr. Saunders was born Jan. 26, 1901, in Mason Township, Lawrence County, son of the late John Thomas and Mary Emma Myers Saunders.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Notter Saunders, whom he married Sept. 3, 1919 in Gallipolis. Two children survive; C. Leon Saunders, Gallipolis and Mrs. William M. (Irene) Roberson, Niles, MI. Three grandchildren survive. The following brothers and sisters survive: Eurel Saunders, Springfield and Mrs Faye Sargeant, Deland, FL. Two sisters preceded him in death.
He spent most of his life in Gallia County. He was a member of the Walnut Ridge Church, Lecta. Mr. Saunders was a Green Township trustee for 11 years.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Wilson Wahl officiating. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.
Gallipolis Paper
May 28, 1974
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Saunders, Charlotte A.
CHARLOTTE A. SAUNDERS
Mrs. Charlotte A. Saunders, daughter of Mary and Sutton Wilcoxen, was born February 17, 1868, died July 17, 1934, at 2 o'clock, aged 66 years and 5 months.
She was united with the Siloam Baptist church at the age of 18 years and continued in faith until the end.
On June 16, 1888 she was united in marriage with Emory W. Saunders. To this union were born 10 children, two of whom preceded her in death, Henry and Allie.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, Emory Saunders, eight children, Mrs. Leota Lynch, Mrs. Effie Little, Mrs. Minnie Mulford, Mrs. Catherine Mulford, Clinton, Terry, Roosevelt and Hollis Saunders; thirty grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She leaves many other relatives, friends and neighbors who will miss her. She was a devoted wife and loving mother .....
[Note: Article was unfinished. Mother was Mary Susannah Sheets. Grandparents were Henry H. Wilcoxon and Nancy A. Leggett, and Samuel H. Sheets and Delilah Caldwell.]
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
Undated
Transcribed by Judy Righthouse Free, g-granddaughter
Mrs. Saunders Passes Away
Mrs. Charlotte Saunders, 66 years of age, and wife of Emory Saunders passed away at about 3 a.m. Tuesday at her home on Silver Run.
Surviving are her husband, Emory Saunders and the following children: Clinton of Columbiana, O.; Minnie Mulford and Perry A. of Toronto, O.; Leota Lynch, Effie Little, Catherine Mulford, T. R. Saunders and Hollis L. Saunders all of Hobson.
Funeral rites will be conducted from the Cheshire Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Thursday with interment in charge of Rawlings in the Gravel Hill cemetery.
Unknown publication
Death – 17 Jul 1934
Transcribed by Judy Righthouse Free, g-granddaughter Top of Page
Saunders, Edith Marie
Obituary
Edith Marie, daughter of Clarence M. and Minnie E. Saunders, was born April 6, 1904, and departed this life February 6, 1925, at the home of her parents, 544 Eighth Ave., Huntington, W. Va., after an illness of more than a year. She leaves to mourn her loss her parents, one sister, Mrs. Owen Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, grandparents of Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Saunders, grandparents, and a host of relatives of Gallipolis and Gallia County.
She was a bright and amiable girl and always made friends wherever she was known. She was a graduate of the Huntington High School, and a faithful member and attendant of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church of Huntington. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but their loss is her gain for we know that she has gone to rest.
| Only God knows how we miss you, How empty is your place; We miss each loving action And your sweet and loving face. Though earthly ties are broken, In life we'll meet no more, |
Our thoughts are with you, Marie dear, On yonder distant shore. No one knows the silent heartache, Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that's borne in silence, For the daughter we loved so well. |
[Note: Buried Mound Hill Cemetery - her picture appears in paper]
Gallipolis paper
February 6, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Saunders, Emily
Mrs. Emily Saunders Dies at Bucyrus
Mrs. Emily Saunders, 65, widow of Isaiah Saunders, former residents of this county, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Groves, in Bucyrus. Funeral services were held there Tuesday. Double pneumonia was the cause of her death.
Mrs. Saunders leaves five daughters and three sons. Brothers and sisters are Amos and Herbert Sheets and Mrs. J.S. Cofer of Gallipolis, James and Eura Sheets and Mrs. R.W. Burnett of Mercerville, Mrs. Joe Garlic of Platform and Mrs. John McComas of Huntington.
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Saunders, Emily S. Tennessee
Died Suddenly
Mrs. Walter Saunders, a native of and former well known resident of this county, dropped dead at her home in Huntington last Thursday night. Her body was brought here for interment and the funeral was held Saturday at Mercerville.
Mrs. Saunders was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Halley, both deceased, and was born and raised in Guyan township. Later she resided with her husband in Harrison township,and later they moved to Huntington where they had resided for about a year prior to her death. Mrs. Saunders was the last of a family of four sisters, all of whom have died suddenly. She was a sister of Prof. Ross Halley, one of our district school superintendents. Besides her husband, Mrs. Saunders is survived by eight or nine adult sons and daughters.
The funeral services were held Saturday at Mercerville.
[Note: Per stone at Mercerville Cemetery, Guyan Twp., Saunders, Emily Tennessee, born 17 Mar 1865, died 13 May 1915, w/o W.E.]
Gallipolis newspaper
May 1915
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Saunders, Emory Wilson
E. Saunders Funeral Today
Middleport - Funeral services for Emory W. Saunders, 77, who died unexpectedly at his home in Silver Run, Friday morning, were to be held at the Silver Run Baptist Church today at 2 p.m., with burial at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church .
Mr. Saunders, whose wife died eight years ago, is survived by six children: Clinton Saunders of Williams, N.Y.; Terry Saunders of Baltimore; Roosevelt Saunders of Cleveland; Mrs. Frank Lynch, Cheshire; Mrs. Loren Little, Canton, and Mrs. Shirley Mulford, Cheshire.
[Note: Burial was in Gravel Hill Cemetery not Gravel Hill Baptist Church. His wife, Charlotte Wilcoxon Saunders preceded him in death by twelve years, not eight. Emory Wilson Saunders was born in Gallia County, 04 Apr 1868, son of Nancy Ellen Saunders, grandson of Samuel H. Saunders and Catherine Elizabeth Cook.]
Probably Daily Sentinel, Pomeroy, Ohio
Death 06 Dec 1946
Transcribed by Judy Righthouse Free, g-granddaughter Top of Page
Saunders, Henrietta
Henrietta Saunders, 81, of Thurman Route 1, died Saturday in Pinecrest Care Center.
Born June 7, 1908, in Gallia County, she was a daughter of the late Fred Ahlborn and Edith Williams Ahlborn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Saunders, Feb. 15, 1987. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Kubic of Rochester, MI and a son, Harold Saunders of Cleveland; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a sister, Thelma Walter, Carrollton, Ohio; two brothers, Howard Ahlborn, Salineville, Ohio and Eugene Ahlborn, Bexley, Ohio.
She attended Centerville Methodist Church. Services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, the Rev. John D. Davis and the Rev. Richard Vinson officiating. Burial follows in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday, 6-9 p.m.
[Note: died Sept 30, 1989]
Gallipolis Paper
Monday, Oct. 2, 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Saunders, Mrs. Isaiah, & Twins [first names unknown]
Triple Funeral Held
Isaiah Saunders of near London, Ohio, arrived here on Tuesday night of last week, with his six little children and the bodies of his wife and two infant babies. The twin babies were born Sunday. One died the same day and the other Monday. Mrs. Saunders passed away Monday.
Mr. Saunders is a son of Joseph T. Saunders and was born in Ohio Township, where he made his home until he moved to London about 10 years ago.
Mrs. Saunders was about 35 years of age and was a daughter of Lewis Call of Bladen. Besides her husband and children she is survived by her parents, brothers Charles, Emry, Oden, James and Wilson and sisters, Mrs. Ozias Saunders and Mrs. Jane Nibert. Mrs. Saunders was a splendid woman and her sudden death was a great shock to the family, who are prostrated with grief.
The remains were taken on the steamer Bowyer to Bladen, where the funeral was held Wednesday, burial following by undertaker Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Saunders, James Everett Jr.
Mercerville Merchant Died 3:15 This Morning
As shocking a death as has occurred in this county for a long, long time claimed the life of James Everett Saunders, Jr. at 3:15 o'clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital.
The 17 year old Mercerville merchant succumbed an hour after he had been rushed to the hospital to a strange illness.
Though he had suffered from a strep infection a fortnight ago and was examined and treated at the Gallipolis Clinic he had apparently nearly recovered. But word that his condition had suddenly become alarming was received here late Thursday afternoon. A report heard at the hospital that young Saunders had come to Gallipolis early Thursday and hauled a load of merchandise to his store could not be immediately confirmed.
James E. Jr. was the oldest of four children of James Everett and Helen Short Saunders. His father is a deputy sheriff and commander of Lafayette Post American Legion. Decedent was born at Mercerville on June 1, 1926 and expected to be called into the armed service at an early date.
Last December 24 he was united in marriage here to Emma Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Georgia Moore Johnson and the late Elijah Johnson (one time county commissioner) of Guyan Township. Prior to that date the father had turned over to the son the store at Mercerville.
James Everett Jr. was a promising young man and his wife and parents and other loved ones are shocked and disconsolate over his untimely passing. Among those are three brothers, William J., Bobby Glenn and Tommy Jenkins Saunders.
The body was removed by C. R. Halley to his mortuary at Mercerville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the parental home with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Internment will be made in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Mercerville.
Later----word came from the Holzer Hospital that the funeral will be strictly private, for the reason that it is believed Saunders's death was due to meningitis.
[Note: stone 1926-1944. Death Certificate: Born: June 1, 1926; died March 31, 1944...17 years. Wife: Emmalee]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Saunders, Juanita
Juanita J. Sanders, 61, of Rt. 1, Crown City, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health for the last several years.
Born Nov. 30, 1919 in Guyan Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late Ucie Halley and Sophia Caldwell Halley, she attended the Siloam Methodist Church.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Nancy) Sheets of Bidwell and Mrs. Steve (Ruth) Emory of Ashville, NC; a son, Ernest of Northup; six grandchildren; two brothers, Glenville Halley and Billy Halley, both of Rt 1, Crown City and two sisters, Mrs. Malcolm (Tressie) Unroe of Columbus and Mrs. Virginia Seifman of Las Vegas, NV. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mercerville Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Lusher officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Mercerville. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.
Galliolis Daily Tribune
January 11, 1981 [Page 6, Column 3]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Saunders, Leonard Fulton
L. F. Saunders Dies in Hospital
Leonard F. Saunders, 61, died Wednesday evening in an Athens hospital where he had been a patient several years. He had made his home in Ohio Twp. back of Bladen where he had been a farmer.
Born Jan. 19, 1892, he was the son of Pilate P. and the late Annie Cofer Saunders. Jan. 17, 1916, he was married to the former Ruby Blazer.
In addition to his father, who lives in Mercerville, and his wife who lives near Bethel Church at Bladen, Mr. Saunders leaves these children: Mrs. Wendell (Arlene) Roush and Paul, Bidwell; Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Anna) Jeffers, Bladen; Robert F. North Highland, Calif.; Paris M. and John, Venice, Calif. A son Byron preceded his father in death. Two sisters, Mrs. Belva Wallace, Columbus, and Mrs. F. G. Blaker, Crete, Ill., also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Bethel Methodist Church, with the Rev. E. V. Cremeens, assisted by the Rev. Herman Clarke, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery by C. R. Halley.
Gallipolis Newspaper
Death - Mar. 25, 1953
Transcribed by Judy Free Top of Page
Saunders, Mahala Susan
Mrs. J. Saunders died Thursday; Rites 2 Saturday
Aged Woman Leaves One Hundred Descendants
Mrs. Mahala Susan Saunders, widow of Jacob R. Saunders, died early Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ola Saunders, near Crown City. Her last illness was of but short duration and her age was 85 years, six months and eight days.
She was the daughter of Michael and Betsy Sheets Beaver and was the last of her generation of the family.
Survivors in addition to the daughter in whose home she passed away, are three other daughters; Mrs. Bessie Dennison, Mrs. Wylie Wallace, Mrs. Eura Wallace, Crown City; two sons, Henry of Proctorville and Calvin Saunders of Bradrick. She also leaves 41 grandchildren and 53 great grandchildren. A son, Charles and daughter, Mrs. Chloe Shriver, preceded her in death. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
The body is at the home and will remain there until taken to the Mercerville Baptist Church for funeral services. They will be conducted there Saturday at 2 p.m. EWT by Rev. Carl Cremeens. Burial will follow in the church cemetery by F.L. Stevers.
[Note: Stone shows 1857-May 6, 1943. Death Certificate shows born Oct 28, 1857; died May 6, 1943).
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Saunders, Margaret
Aged Resident Dead
Mrs. Margaret Saunders, one of the oldest residents of our community, died last Friday at the home of her brother June Fulks of Proctorville, Ohio where she had been living for several months. Her death resulted from infirmities due to old age. She was the widow of William Saunders who died July 14, 1919. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Fulks, one of the pioneers of Guyan
Township.
Her brother, mentioned above, another brother James Fulks of this township, a sister Mrs. Delilah Dorsey of Steubenville, Ohio, and a large number of relatives survive her. Her funeral was conducted from the Good Hope Church Saturday morning by Rev. J. H. Lunsford, and the interment made in the church cemetery in charge of undertaker Fuller of Proctorville.
GALLIA TIMES, Thursday,
June 3, 1921,
Crown City column, p. 8
Transcribed by Eve Hughes Top of Page
Saunders, Marjorie Kathryn [Patterson]
Marjorie K. Saunders
GALLIPOLIS – Marjorie Kathryn Saunders, 82, Eureka Star Route (Lower River Road), died at 11:10 a.m. Friday at her residence, having been in failing health for the past several years.
Born Sept. 27, 1904 in Clay Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late Bert and Gussie Sibley Patterson, she was a homemaker and a member of Chapel Hill Church of Christ, OES, the Gallipolis Garden Club and the White Shrine.
She married James Clyde Saunders on Feb. 19, 1921, in Gallipolis, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1973.
Surviving are two daughters, Evelyn Smith of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Alto (Sue) Jeffers of Gahanna; a son, James C. Saunders of Gallipolis; and nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Denny Coburn officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. today.
A White Shrine service will be held in the funeral home at 8 tonight.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Bruce Smith and Mark Smith, and Duane Jeffers, Kevin Jeffers, Matt Saunders and Kyle Jeffers.
[Note: Obituary has her picture]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 4, 1986
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Saunders, Mary Jane
The wife of Geo. Saunders of Guyan township, died Friday of rupture of the abdomen, an injury received some time ago from causes not satisfactorily explained. She was sick about five days, being attended by all the surrounding physicians ,Saunders is a man of considerable means and a stock buyer of note. Mrs. Saunders was a Miss Martin, daughter of Ode Martin of Lawrence co., O.
Gallipolis Bulletin
December 8, 1881
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Saunders, Nancy Lee
Saunders Child Dies of Burns After 16 Days
Rites 2 Saturday At Providence Church
Nancy Lee Saunders, nine year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Heber Saunders of near Thivener, succumbed to burns at 11:30 Thursday forenoon at the Holzer Hospital. It will be recalled that her night garments were ignited from an open fire about that hour on March 23, while her mother and other members of the family were working or playing outdoors. Her body and legs and arms were seared and the severity of an area covered by the burns convinced Dr. Paul C. Foster, who treated her that the case was well-nigh hopeless.
However; nothing was left undone to save her life and much was accomplished in alleviating the child's sufferings. This is the fourth death from other than natural causes in the county so far this year. Motor accidents in Thurman and Maple Shade caused fatalities and more recently there was a suicide by hanging in Poplar Ridge.
The Saunders girl, who was in her tenth year, was one of seven children in the Saunders home, some older and some younger than Nancy Lee.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday at Providence Church by Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial there by C.R. Halley.
[Note: Stone reads 1933-1943. Death Certificate born Nov. 28, 1933 in Leaper Ohio and died April 7, 1943 Gallipolis; 9 years 4 months and 9 days of age. Father Heber Saunders; Mother Ruby Shaw.]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Saunders, Nancy M
Nancy M. Saunders
Nancy M. Saunders, 96, Gallipolis, died Monday, Nov 16, 1998 in Holtzer Medical Center.
Born Feb. 15, 1902 in Lecta, daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret Bostic Notter, she was a member of the Walnut Ridge Church in Lecta and had attended the First Baptist Church in Gallipolis for over 20 years.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Saunders, whom she married Sept. 13, 1919, and by two brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are a son, C. Leon (Juanita) Saunders of Gallipolis; a daughter, Irene Roberson of Arlington, Texas, and three grandsons and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the First Baptist Church, with Pastors Archie Conn and Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will be in the Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, and at the church on Thursday, one hour preceding the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Gallipolis Paper
1998
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Saunders, Oral Waye
Death Of A Child
Oral Waye Saunders, son of Russell and Rosa Saunders, was born in Linden Heights, Ohio, Dec. 10, 1919 and died May 10, 1920.
He leaves his father, mother, little sister, Anna Mae and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 12, at the home of his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Saunders, by Rev. L.L. Roush, interment following at Centenary Cemetery.
[Note: name spelled as in obit. Death Certificate..Mother: Rose Altizer]
Gallipolis Paper
May, 1920
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Saunders, Paul Sr.
Paul Saunders, Sr., 60, Rt. 2, Vinton, died at 5 a.m. Monday. Born Nov. 1, 1922, in Meta, KY, son of Elijah and Dally May Saunders, he was a retired coal miner, a World War II European Theater Veteran and member of the VFW Post #4464 and Vinton Baptist Church.
He married Eunice Davis, who survives, on April 17, 1973, at Grundy, VA. Also surviving are six sons, Timothy L., at home; Paul, Jr. of Jackson; Jessy of Woodbridge, VA and James R., Joseph E. and Samuel R. all of Bluefield, WV; two daughters, Mrs. Sally Ruble and Elizabeth K. Saunders, both of Bluefield; four stepsons, Virgil L. Weed and Raymond Paynter, Jr. both of Clinton, MA and Johnny and Jackie Paynter, both of Orlando, FL; a stepdaughter, Sandra K. Adams of Brenton, WV; two foster sons, Stanley Lee and Richard Hull, both at home; a brother, Eugene of Dallas, TX and six sisters, Ida Rowe of Freeburn, KY; Alberta Jordon of Carmi, IL; Christine Varney of Meta, Gerry Land of Dallas, Mildred Justice of Oceana, WV and Lois Hall of Bradley, WV and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Vinton Baptist Church with Rev. James Patterson officiating. burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton.
[Note: Died April 11, 1983]
Gallipolis Paper
April 12, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Private R. Saunders Dies of Wounds
Pvt. Robert L. Saunders, who was wounded on Luzor, April 17, died in a hospital there April 19. The death message was received Friday in a telegram to his father, Shirley Saunders of Gallipolis Route 2. It also contained an expression of sympathy and the promise of a letter to follow.
"Bob" would have been 21 years old in July. He entered service in March, 1943 and had spent about 20 months overseas. He was a fine young man and his death has stunned the family, their relatives and friends.
Besides the father, he is survived by a brother, Pvt. Hudson Saunders, also serving his country overseas and a sister, Mrs. Merrill Harrison, grandparents and a host of other relatives.
It will be recalled that Bob's mother, Mrs. Belva Halley Saunders, died very suddenly last July (mssing words) for the last rites.
[Stone: Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Township, July 1, 1924; April 29, 1945]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Saunders, Pvt. Robert L.
Soldier's Rites Set Wednesday
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Bethel Church for Pvt. Robert L. Saunders, son of Sherl Saunders of Akron and the late Belva Ann Halley Saunders. Pvt. Saunders died on Luzon April 29, 1945 and his body will be at the home of his brother, William Saunders, at Thivener, after today. The Revs. W. Z. Coffey and Earl Cremeens will have charge of the services and pallbearers will be Urban Baldwin, Billy Wooten...[rest cut off]
[Note: from stone b. 31 July 1924 Bethel Cemetery]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount Top of Page
Saunders, Russell Calvin
Russell Calvin Saunders
Dec. 21 1909 - April 13, 2008
GARLAND, Texas: Russell Calvin Saunders, 98, of Garland, formerly of Ironton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2008.
Russell was born on Dec. 21, 1909 in Gallia County, Ohio. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his many accomplishments, he took much pride in being honored with an award from the SCSEP for his employment at Wayne National Forest at the age of 92, where he continued his employment until the age of 96. Russell was a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Ironton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Zachariah and Lemma Smith Saunders; a brother, Vernon Saunders and four sisters, Nelly Baker, Bonnie Martin, Dorothy Hutton and Ruby Saunders.
He is survived by a son, Charles Saunders of Baltimore Md.; three daughters, Darlene Drake of Garland, Texas, Mary Moore of Bradenton, Fla., and Yvonne Stillpass of Bethesda, Md.; three grandchildren, Christopher and Lisa Saunders of Baltimore and Erica Scior of Sarasota, Fla. His special nieces and nephews that he loved very dearly also survive him.
A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Sharon Baptist Church. Phillips Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund, 2010 South 5th St., Ironton, Ohio. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
Ironton Tribune
Submitted by Frances Kay Brown Top of Page
Saunders, Sarah A. (Cofer)
In Memory
| Another friend has left us, Another call has been given; Once more death has bereft us, Our hearts with pain are riven. |
Again the grim reaper has taken from our midst a loving mother. Sarah A. Cofer Saunders was born Sept. 11, 1871, youngest daughter of Rev. C. B. and Cynthia A. Cofer. With her passing from this mortal life on Dec. 13, 1935, at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 2 days, she leaves but two, H. P. Cofer of Huntington and Newton Cofer of the Philippine Islands of her parents' family of ten children.
On May 2, 1891, she was united in marriage to Pilate P. Saunders and they walked together life's pathway 44 years, sharing each other's burdens of joy and sorrow, always a constant companion to the heart-broken husband. There came to bless this union four children, Leonard F. Saunders, Mrs. Okey Wallace, Mrs. Forrest Blaker and Virgie E., who preceded her mother to the spirit land in 1899. Thirteen grandchildren are also left to mourn her departure, and a host of relatives and friends.
She was converted and united with the Bethlehem Baptist church some 40 years ago. She lived a consistent Christian life until death. A mother's love and counsel will be missed by the family. Her last illness was of eight weeks' duration borne with patience and cheerfulness. She died in the triumph of living a faith and hope in Jesus that fadeth not away.
| Sleep on dear mother, such lives as thine Have not been lived in vain, But hold an influence, rare, divine, On lives that here remain. |
We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to those who assisted in any way during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother: Rev. C. C. Cole for his consoling words; Undertaker Lee Stevers for his efficient service; the choir; and all who furnished flowers.
P. P. Saunders and Children
[Note: From her death certificate she was buried at Bethlehem CE in Guyan Twp. and her mother was Sintha Alison. Her gravemarker is listed under Sanders.]
Newspaper (prob. December 1935, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Elliott file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Saunders, Shirley
Mrs. S. Saunders Falls Dead While In Berry Patch
Was Daughter of Late U. O. Halley of Ohio Twp.
Mrs. Shirley Saunders was found dead in a berry patch near her home a mile and a half beyond Thivener Sunday afternoon. She had left the home of her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Saunders, about 10:30 to pick berries, and it was about four hours later her body was found in or near a hillside berry patch.
Her head was lying down hill and she had fallen before she had undertaken to do any picking.
Mrs. Saunders, the former Belva Halley, was 45 years old. She was a daughter of the late U. O. (Dick) Halley of Ohio Twp.
She is survived by her husband who was away from home when the tragedy occurred, and these children: Mrs. Merrill Harrison, Northup; Hudson Saunders, somewhere in England when last heard from; Bobby of Camp Bugler, California. Also surviving are the mother, Mrs. Warren Thomas of Bladen, and the following brothers and sister; Stanley Halley, Parkersburg; Mrs. B. W. Ross, Bladen; Mrs. J. G. Johnson, Cheshire; Mrs. J. E. Wilson, Lima; Mrs. John Hawkins, Middleport; and Ernest Halley of Gallipolis.
Saunders' Rites
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Saunders, who died suddenly Sunday, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethel Methodist Church back of Bladen. Rev. W. Z. Coffey will officiate assisted by Rev. Jennings and Rev. Earl Cremeens. Burial will be in the church cemetery by C. R. Halley. Her son Bobby was expected to arrive today from his camp in California.
[Note: 1898 - 1944 handwritten note on obituary]
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Saunders, Susan Isabelle
OBITUARY
Susan Isabelle Saunders, born March 1850, died Feb. 1930, age 79 years and 11 months.
She was united in marriage to Robert Saunders in 1866, to this union were born the following children: Charles, Thivener, Ohio; John, Raccoon Island, Ohio; Samuel, Northup, Ohio; Grover, Leaper, Ohio; Stanley, Gallipolis, Ohio; Ella McDaniel, Pittsburgh, PA; Iva Sheets, Gallipolis, Ohio and Vesta Elliott, Columbus, Ohio; an infant preceded her to the Great Beyond. Besides a loving companion and children, she leaves twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-seven g-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
She was converted in early life, joined the Mercerville Baptist Church of which she was a member until death. She lived a consistent Christian life, abiding in the One who redeemed her from sin. She had been sorely afflicted for years. All that loving hands could do could not restore her to health. God in his wisdom saw fit to remove her from this world and take her to live in the Mansion prepared for his redeemed ones.
The companion will miss her companionship, the children her advice; but may they say "She has finished her course, God's will be done." And may they realize Mother is waiting at the gate to welcome her loved ones home.
Tis finished, the conflict is past, No sickness, or sorrow or pain Her soul has now taken its flight |
The coffin, the shroud and the grave, Then let us forbear to complain, We, too, must the summons obey, |
Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 1930
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Saunders, Tim
Tim Saunders, 15, Rt. 2, Vinton, died Saturday in Children's Hospital, Columbus. Born July 7, 1971, in Mullins, W.Va., son of Eunice Davis Saunders and the late Paul L. Saunders Sr., he was a student at the Guiding Hand School and a member of Vinton Baptist Church.
Also surviving are nine brothers, Virgil of Florida, Paul Jr. of Jackson, Randy of Clinton, Mass., Jesse of Woodbridge, Va., James of Dallas, Texas, John and Jackie, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Joe of Bluefield, W.Va., and Samuel, serving with the U.S. Army in Germany; three sisters, Sandy of Pineville, Ky., Sally of Durham, N.C., and Elizabeth of Bluefield, W.Va.; and two foster brothers, Tim and Richie, at home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday
Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 24, 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley
Saunders, Virgil
Virgil Lawrence Saunders, 65, Chillicothe Road, was dead on arrival at Holzer Medical Center at approximately 2 p.m. Monday.
He was associated with the Kuhn & Saunders Roofing and Heating firm. Born March 25, 1911 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Herbert and Ethel Allison Saunders.
He married Lucille Curry Aug. 5, 1931 in Catlettsburg, Ky., who survives along with the following children; Mrs. Don (Patty) Sellvage, Columbus; Bill, Larry and Richard, all of Gallipolis; eight grandchildren, seven brothers and sisters, Merrill and Ralph, Gallipolis; Wayne, Porter; Gene, Clarksburg, W.Va.; Mrs. Thelma McBride, Gallipolis; Mrs. Bobby (Francis) Schoonover, Kanauga, and Mrs. Tom (Arlene) Cobb, Baltimore, Md. One brother, Donald, preceded him in death in 1973. He attended the Gallipolis Christian Church.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Willis Funeral Home with Denny Coburn officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Pallbearers are Willard Leedy, Harold Davis, Bill Brown, Wayne Elliott, Bob Davis, Jack Simms and Vernon Kuhn, honorary.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, January 4, 1977
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Saunders, Wealtha
Mrs. J. Saunders Died Midnight
Rites at Ohio Chapel, Mound Hill 3 Thursday
Mrs. John S. Saunders, aged 71, died shortly before midnight last night at her home at Clay Chapel after a long illness. She was Wealtha Halley before her marriage and is the last of her family.
Two sons survive, in addition to the husband, Clyde and Clarence (Pete) who live near the parents. She also leaves six grandchildren, two grandsons in service. A daughter Edith died in 1917.
Friends may call at the home after 6 o'clock this evening. Funeral will be held Thursday at 3 o'clock, EWT at Ohio Chapel Rev. Wade Radford of Piketon, former pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery by George J. Wetherholt and sons.
[Note: 1873-1944 handwritten on obituary]
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Saunders, William
Met Death In River
William Saunders Drowned at Swam Creek Thursday while Swimming in Ohio River
William Saunders, aged about 30 years, a son of Columbus Saunders of Saundersville in Guyan township, was drowned Thursday while swimming in the Ohio river at Swan Creek. The body was recovered. At the time of his death Saunders was swimming with his brother-in-law, Charles Ours.
Saunders had made his home with his father since the death of his wife and baby, both of who succumbed to an attack of flu in February. Mrs. Saunders was formerly Miss Anna Ours. Mr. Saunders leaves brothers, Emmett, Herbert, Amos and Okey, and two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Saunders and a sister Dorothy, who is married and lives in Columbus.
Death By Drowning
The tragic death,by drowning in the waters of Swan Creek, late Thursday evening of William Saunders, aged thirty nine, son of C. M. and Mary F. Saunders, marked the extinction of an entire household within a space of six months. Mr. Saunders, who had been working near Columbus for several weeks came to this community a few days ago and was visiting [cannot read] relatives before returning to his work. On the day of his death, he was at the home of his brother-in-law, Wiliam Ours, who lives on Swan Creek, and in the evening, in company with another brother-in-law, Charles Ours, went quite a distance down the creek looking for a hole of water in which to go in swimming. Just back of the residence of E. E. Fraley on the F. H. Mills farm, the two men found sufficient water and went in. The body of water was not large, but deep and cold. In a few minutes after entering, Mr. Ours heard cries of help from his companion and saw him sink immediately beneath the murky water, from which he never rose. Mr. Ours was shocked, and became frantic from the tragedy which was so soon enacted that he scarcely knew what to do, but summoned help as soon as possible. A number of persons were soon on the scene and succeeded in recovering the body from its watery grave.
All efforts to resuscitate the body proved futile and it was removed to the home of E. E. Fraley and Undertaker Coleman R. Halley and relatives of the young man summoned. The body was afterwards taken to the home of Edgar Saunders at Mercerville pending arrangements for the funeral. The services were held from the Mercerville church Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. Earl Cremeans and attended by a large crowd of friends and relatives. Rev. E. L. Sheets and Rev. W. K. Riggs also assisted in the services. Burial was made in the King cemetery in Ohio township, beside his wife and child that were taken by death the same day, only a few months ago.
[Note: Tombstone dates are 1885-1923]
Gallipolis paper Top of Page
William J. (Bill) Saunders, 81, of Teens Run-Providence Road, Eureka, died at 1 a.m. today at his residence.
Born Nov. 4, 1900, in Ohio Twp., Gallia County, son of the late Urias and Hannah Craig Saunders, he was a retired state highway employee and farmer and member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He married the former Margaret Jackson, who survives, on Dec. 4, 1933.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
[Note: According to Ancestry.com Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, he died April 14, 1982]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Abt. April 14, 1982
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Sawyer, George
George Sawyer, Worthy Citizen, Died on Monday
Gained Fame As Violin Maker--Native and Lifelong Resident of County --Funeral Wednesday
George B. Sawyer, who died at the Holzer Hospital at 12:55 Monday afternoon, was a lifelong resident of this county. His illness began a week ago Friday evening. Twenty-four hours later he was taken to the hospital and underwent an operation for an intestinal disorder. Though making a valiant fight for recovery and showing a power of resistance that amazed the hospital physicians, the battle was an uneven one. There was a turn for the worse, with an abandonment of hope for his restoration to health, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Before the end came he had lapsed into unconsciousness.
Mr. Sawyer was born near Bulaville on Jan 9, 1862 and his age was 71 years, two months and 18 days. He was a son of Kaiser Sawyer, who came here from historic Westmoreland, VA and of Sarah Morehouse Sawyer of a pioneer Gallia County family that had come hither from New England.
Lived Near Rodney
From Bulaville the Sawyer family moved to a farm between Rodney and Adamville now owned by G.O. Tope. It was there that George B. spent his early manhood.
Mr. Sawyer was twice married. His first wife was Nellie Beardsley. Three children of this union survive him, Miss Ruth Sawyer, Supervisor of Music in the local schools; Sallie, wife of Capt. Tom Woodward, this city and Alva of Toledo.....but the mother died in 1904.
On June 11, 1906, Mr. Sawyer and Margaret Jane Blosser were married in Kansas City. Returning here on their honeymoon, they made their home in Bidwell until the following September wen they moved to Gallipolis. For several years, or till about 1910, he conducted a grocery store on Court Street, where his music store is now, having moved to that location a few months ago. The family have lived at 327 Third Avenue.
Mrs. Sawyer, who survives him, has been quite ill, most of the the time bedfast, for the last five weeks. For her and the children there is a general and genuine sympathy over the loss of one who gave them the full measure of love and devotion. He was strongly attached to his home and family. He was also a staunch churchman having been [missing] years as a maker of violins. The wood he used came from the Carpathian Mountains, the source of the supply of Stradivarius the famous. The Sawyer violins will be a lasting monument to his skill and patience and thoroughness as a workman.
In addition to the member of his immediate family, two brothers and two sisters, survive the decedent: Dan E. Sawyer, Columbus, TN; Mrs. C.G. Campbell and Miss Carrie Sawyer, Bidwell. Dr. Charles G. Parker was a first cousin.
Funeral services, which are to be brief, will be held at the residence at 1:30 Wednesday, with Rev. H.H. Wilbur in charge. Burial in Fairview Cemetery near Bidwell by George J. Wetherholt and Sons.
[Note: Death Certificate: born Jan. 9, 1862; died March 27, 1933.]
Gallipolis Paper
[March 27, 1933]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Sawyer, Margaret Jane Blosser
Mrs. George B. Sawyer Passes Wednesday P.M.
Mrs. Margaret Jane Blosser Sawyer, died at 12:30 Wednesday afternoon at her home 327 Third Avenue. She had been ill for some years from a tubercular affliction but her death was caused or hastened by a clot or other cerebral disturbance. For a week her condition had seemed hopeless. She passed away after falling into a sleep or coma. Mrs. Blosser [Sawyer] would have been 72 next June 11. She was born, it is believed in Springfield Township but was reared in Cheshire.
On June 11, 1906, she and Mr. Sawyer were married in Kansas City. They made their home in Bidwell till the following September and then moved here. Since his death in March, 1933, his daughter, Miss Ruth, maintained the home and she and her sister, Mrs. Sallie Woodward, have been tenderly devoted to her.
Alva Sawyer, a step-son, living in Toledo, left Lima this morning for Gallipolis on learning of Mrs. Sawyer's critical condition.
Mrs. Sawyer was a high type of Christian woman. She bore her distressing illness with fortitude ad with patience and with appreciation for the efforts of all who ministered to her comfort.
Her nearest relatives are two nieces, Mrs. Will Walker and Mrs. Maurice Towne, both of Kansas City. They are daughters of the late D. Monroe Blosser.
Expressed Gratitude
To neighbors and other friends who showed her kindnesses during her long illness. Mrs. Sawyer was very appreciative and wanted them all to know how deeply grateful she was.
Unusual Tribute Paid to Mrs. G. B. Sawyer
At the funeral of Mrs. George B. Sawyer yesterday Rev. H. H. Wilbur read an obituary that contained this striking tribute: "Her step-children considered her the most unselfish person they had ever known."
A beautiful duet by Mrs. S.D. Huntington and Miss Clara Worman marked the last rites at the house and the house was filled with old friends and neighbors and relatives of the decedent.
Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery beyond Bidwell by George J. Wetherholt and Sons. The pallbearers were Judge White, Harry Maddy, A.W. Carl, Floyd Russell, J.R. Gwinn and Squire Mauck.
[Note: June 11, 1863 - Feb. 20, 1935]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Sawyer, Marilla
Obituary
Mrs. Marilla Sawyer, wife of late Lewis Sawyer, died at the home of her daughter, Martha Young in Bidwell, Gallia Co. Ohio Nov. 7. 1917.
She was born about the year of 1810, in Virginia. She came to Ohio about 1844. She was the mother of ten children: Mary, Martha, Hester, John, James, Pathea. Lucinda and sons and three daughters survive and twenty-three great-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren are living to mourn their loss.
Her death was due to old age, she being about 107 years of age. She bore the weaken and wearing away of her body bravely and with a smile frequently. The end came calm and peacefully. Funeral was conducted by Rev. James Farris, Bidwell. Burial by Undertaker Clem Glassborn. Her body was laid to rest in the New Hope Cemetery.
| Mother rest! thy warfare's over. Though you have toiled for many a year, God has called you from our midst, We will sadly miss you, mother; But we hope to meet again. |
Gallipolis Journal
Nov. 15, 1917
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page
Sawyers, Annie
Mrs. Dan Sawyer [sic] Dead
Mrs. Sawyers, wife of Mr. Dan E. Sawyers, passed away at the Protestant hospital in Columbus Friday. The funeral services and interment were held there Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sawyers were former Columbus residents, and about a year ago moved from there to Kerr Station, this county. They had no children.
Mr. Sawyers is a native of this county, and his many friends here deeply sympathize with him in the loss of his wife.
[Note: Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin Co., OH]
Gallipolis Times
Circa Tuesday, September 26, 1916
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Sawyers, Lucinda
Mrs. Lucinda Sawyers, aged 72, living with relatives at Rodney, passed away at noon Friday, Sept. 1, 1916. She had been ill for some time with leakage of the heart.
She was the daughter of Kaiser and Sarah Sawyers, born at Porter, O., and is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Flora Campbell of Alexander, Mrs. Ira Russell of Bidwell, Miss Carrie Sawyers and brother Tom with whom she resided, Geo. B. Sawyers of this city and D. E. Sawyers of Kerr. O.
She was a good, kind, christian lady, being a member of the Methodist church since her early youth and leaves a wide circle of friends.
The funeral will be conducted at Rodney church Sunday at 10 a.m., interment at the Long cemetery.
Gallipolis paper
1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Sawyers, Sarah
Sawyers
At her home, near Rodney, of heart disease Sept. 10, Mrs. Sarah Sawyers, in her seventieth year. The funeral services were conducted by J.W. McCormick at Rodney, Sept. 12 and the remains interred at Long Cemetery.
[Note: Cemetery also known as Fairview]
Gallipolis Journal
Sept. 17, 1890
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Saxton, Wilbert
Wilbert Saxton Dies Suddenly
Wilbert Saxton, 61, Thurman, died very suddenly Monday at 3:50 a.m. in Holzer Hospital. He had been rushed to the hospital following a heart attack and died a short time after his arrival.
Mr. Saxton had been a resident of the Thurman community for 31 years, moving there from his native Mason county, W. Va. He had engaged in the restaurant and service station business and his latest place of business was recently removed at the far side of the village to make way for the new highway. He was a prominent member of the community and held membership in the Centerville Lodge, No. 371, Free and Accepted Masons.
He was born in Mason county, March 5, 1894, to the late George W. and Louise Call Saxton. On Dec. 23, 1920, he was united to the former Hattie R. Dowell, at Point Pleasant and she survives. Mrs. Saxton is the correspondent for the Tribune at Thurman.
To this union five surviving daughters were born, Mrs. Mary Hall, Mrs. Faye Folden, Mrs. Margaret Folden, Mrs. Anna Mad Perroud, all of Thurman, and Ruthie at home.
Two sisters and two brothers who survive are James, Charleston, W. Va., Robert, Rt. 1 Oak Hill, Mrs. Mattie Terry, and Mrs. Jessie Whitt, both of Thurman
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., at the Thurman Methodist Church, with Rev. T. J. Butcher, Carpenter, and Rev. John Davis, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will follow in the New Zion Cemetery under the direction of the McCoy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday and at the Saxton home Wednesday afternoon and until the hour of the funeral.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 16, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Scarberry, C. C.
C. C. Scarberry was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, April 17, 1856, and departed this life Wednesday, August 22, 1922. He leaves to mourn their loss the following children in addition to his wife, Emma Blake Scarberry, Miss Betty Scarberry, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Pearl McGuire, Bladen, Ohio, Donald Scarberry, Springfield, Ohio. One daughter, Mary Scarberry Call, preceded her father to the great beyond three years ago. The following grand-children also survive: Emmalee and Enos McGuire and Raymond Call; also three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Elizabeth Sites, Ona, W. Va., Mrs. Rachel Lewis, Rio Grande, Ohio, Mrs. Sarah Berridge, Gallipolis, Ohio, Mr. J. J. Scarberry, Marietta, Ohio, and W. P. Scarberry, Rodney, Ohio.
Mr. Scarberry was converted and joined church twenty years ago. Since that time he has lived a consistent Christian life and was greatly beloved by everyone who knew him.
[Note: Bethel Cemetery Ohio]
Gallipolis paper
August 22, 1922
Transcribed by Irene Blamer Top of Page
Scarberry, Clarence
Clarence C. (Cotton) Scarberry, 75, died early today in Pinecrest Nursing Center. Born Oct. 3, 1906, in Gallipolis, son of the late William and Myrtle Roe Scarberry, he was a city employee for 28 years and also worked at the Gallipolis Golf Course for 13 years. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are four sisters, Ella McNeely and Nellie Seeley, both of Huntington, W.Va., and Maude and Lucille Scarberry, both of Gallipolis. He was also preceded in death by three brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Bob Madison officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 29, 1982
Transcribed by J. Farley
Scarberry, Emma Blake
IN MEMORY
Emma Blake Scarberry was born Dec. 17, 1865 in Lawrence county, Ohio, and departed this life at Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1926. She was united in marriage to C. C. Scarberry in December 1881. Her companion preceded her into the Great Beyond, departing this life August 22, 1922.
To this union were born four children, three of whom are still living and one, Mrs. Mary Call, departed this life in January 1919. The living children are Mrs. Pearl McGuire, Bladen, and Mrs. Ralph Morgan and Donald Scarberry of Springfeld, Ohio.
The deceased leaves one sister, four brothers, six grandchildren and many friends and relatives to mourn her departure. She united with the Christian Church 35 Years ago, transferring later to Grace M. E. church at Springfield, where she was a consistent member at the time of her death. She was also a loyal member of the Anna Clark Chapter of the W. C. T. U.
[Note: Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Tp]
Gallipolis paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Scarberry, Helen Barbara
Mrs. Scarberry Dies At 82
Mrs. Helen Barbara Scarberry, 82, died at 4: a.m. today at the Helmick Rest home on Fourth Ave. A resident at the home for two weeks, she previously had lived at 1001 Third Avenue.
She was a native of Jamestown, Ky., born Feb. 16, 1877, to the late Thomas and Lucinda Thompson Porter. Her mother died when she was 17 months old and she was brought to this county where she was reared by her grandmother. A sister died in infancy.
She was married to Marion Scarberry Dec. 2, 1909. She was the mother of the following children, William of Marietta, Mrs. Howard (Margaret) Sheline of Gallipolis, Mrs. A. C. (Edna) Wood of Middleport, Mrs. Ed (Ernestine) Jarrett of Belle, W. Va., and James serving in the Army in Germany. Mrs. Scarberry spent most of her life in the Bladen community and was a member of the Victory Baptist church. The body is at Miller’s Home for Funerals where friends may call.
Scarberry Services
Services for Mrs. Helen Scarberry, 82, who died Thursday will be held at 2: p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Oma Williams of Crown City will officiate and burial will be in Pine Street cemetery. Pall bearers will be Russell Porter, Clyde Porter, Thomas Porter, Lawrence McQuaid, Herbert McQuaid and Lester Thompson. Mrs. Scarberry’s son, James, who is serving in the Army in Germany, was due to arrive in Gallipolis today.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 16, 1959 & Saturday, July 18, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Scarberry, Lucy Ann
SCARBERRY - Nov. 5, 1883, Mrs. Lucy Ann Scarberry, wife of J.P. Scarberry, aged 35 years. Of her it may be truthfully said " In life beloved and in death lamented."
[Note: Death Certificate..Born 1847 Rome Township; died Feb. 5, 1883 Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio. 36 years of age.]
Gallipolis Journal
Nov. 29, 1883
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Scarberry, Mary
Mrs. W.P. Scarberry Dead
Mrs. Mary Lewis Scarberry, 66, wife of Mr. William P. Scarberry, died at the family home in Gallipolis on Tuesday night, May 17, 1932, after a long period of invalidism.
Mrs. Scarberry was a daughter of the late Squire John Lewis of Harrison Township. She and Mr. Scarberry were married in 1891. She was a member of the Rodney M.E. Church, where the family lived until a few years ago when they purchased a home in East Gallipolis.
She leaves a husband, three step-sons, Wilbur G. Scarberry of Wellston, Elmer E. Scarberry of Parkersburg and Columbus C. Scarberry of Gallipolis and two sisters Mrs. Dorcas Blagg of Portsmouth and Mrs. Belle Wray of Fostoria.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Scarberry home, interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.
[Note: stone says Marie Jane]
Gallipolis Paper
May 17, 1932
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Scarberry, William P
W. P. Scarberry Dies
William P. Scarberry, 75, a native of Ohio township, and the father of C. C. Scarberry of near Rodney, W. P. Scarberry, head of the state school for the blind, and E. E. Scarberry of Parkersburg, died Monday in Columbus. Funeral services were at Rodney Tuesday with burial following in Mound Hill cemetery.
Mr. Scarberry was well and favorably known over the county. He was twice married, first to Miss Mary J. Lewis, the mother of his children and second to Miss Maggie Dillon. Both preceded him in death.
[Note: Dates from tombstone 1860-1935]
Galllipolis paper
1935
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Schaefer, Dr. Earl
Dr. Earl Schaefer Dead
Young Man Who Left Gallipolis Ten Years Ago Today
Word was received, yesterday, from Columbus friends that Dr. Earl Schaefer, of whose illness we spoke yesterday, died Saturday at Yuma, Arizona, of double pneumonia. His body was ordered shipped here and will arrive Friday or Saturday and will be buried by Hayward at the Pine Street Cemetery. Other arrangements will be given later.
Dr. Schaefer was a son of the late C. H. Schaefer, a traveling salesman for years for the Henking Bovie Company and later for the Anchor White Lead Company, and who met with injuries in a runaway over about Jackson from which he died.
Earl was a bright young man, a graduate of our public schools and of a college of medicine and was 34 to 36 years of age. He is survived by his mother and one sister Mrs. Dr. H. C. Brown, of Columbus. He was afflicted with catarrh and hay fever that seemed uncontrollable, and he left here in company with Postmaster Earl W. Mauck on the 18th day of April, 1901, for Arizona. Mr. Mauck was not in good health at the time and they thought a change would benefit them. They went to Prescott and six months later was joined by Albert Neal, who is now in California near San Diego. Mr. Mauck remained out there for a year and then returned to Gallipolis.
Dr. Schaefer and Mr. Neal separated, and not much is known of the Doctor’s doings out there by Gallipolis friends. It is said that he went to prospecting in the mineral region and sometimes was quite successful and sometimes not. It is said that he declared he would not come back until he had made his fortune. He may have practiced medicine some but we do not know of it. It is said that his malady grew worse and developed into catarrhal asthma and his life was distressing and burdensome ending in pneumonia. Naturally he was bright, intellectual, big hearted and of a happy lively disposition and a great favorite. Mr. Mauck says that there wasn’t a hundred men in all Arizona that knew as many men as he did after being there only a year. His friends here will much regret his untimely end and his memory be held in the greatest respect.
[Note: Previously typed transcription (author unknown) found in the Simmerman files, Damron file, Bossard Library. Information on stone: Earle H., date of birth November 10, 1875, date of death April 15, 1911.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVII
Number 90
April 18, 1911
Gallipolis, Ohio
Sent by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Schaefer, Edward G.
Edward G. Schaefer
Death invaded the home of Captain and Mrs. C. H. Schaefer on Saturday morning last, at one o’clock, and claimed as its victim their son, Edward Gaylor [sic- Gaylord?] Schaefer, aged 23 years, 3 months and 12 days. For many years he had been afflicted with a painful affection of the inner ear, at times causing him intense suffering, and to relieve which he had an operation performed some years ago. Two weeks preceding his death he came home, suffering severely. Improving some what, he went upon the street, took cold, and grew rapidly worse; but until a few hours before death his case was not considered dangerous.
The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon last, at the family residence on Third Street, Rev. P. A. Baker, of the M. E. Church, officiating. The pall bearers were E. N. Deardorff, L. C. McClelland, Dr. H. C. Brown, F. R. Williams, E. J. Halliday and B. L. Gardner, and the interment, was by Hayward and Son at the Old Cemetery.
Edward was an exemplary young man, a universal favorite with all who knew him, and with the promise of a brilliant and successful business career. When but sixteen years of age he entered the wholesale house of Miles, Bancroft and Sheldon, of Columbus, and his qualifications were such that he was soon put on the road. About a year since he was appointed a traveling agent of the National White Lead Company, of New York, and was engaged in the duties of the position when stricken down.
The sympathy of all our people is extended to the bereaved family.
| With silence only as their benediction God’s angels come. Where in the shadow of a great affliction The soul sits dumb. Yet would we say every heart approveth, Out Father’ will. Calling to him the dear ones whom he loveth, Is mercy still. |
[Note: Previously typed transcription (author unknown) found in the Simmerman files, Damron file, Bossard Library. He is buried at Pine St. CE (Gallipolis) with the following information on his stone: date of birth August 20, 1869, date of death December 3, 1892.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XXVI
Number 5
December 10, 1892
Gallipolis, Ohio
Sent by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Schaeffer, Lucy M.
Mrs. Lucy M. Schaeffer
Mrs. Lucy M. Schaeffer, 51, died at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday at her home 1717 Morgan Street. She was born in Crown Point [sic] Ohio. She was a member of the Story-Hypes Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church.
She leaves her husband, W.O. Schaeffer, one son Paul Schaeffer of Springfield, two brothers John and Howard [Harvey] Fulks of Millers, five sisters, Mrs. Effie Lewis of Ironton, Mrs. Maggie Williams of Proctorville, Mrs. Emma Caldwell and Mrs. Betty Dillon of Crown City, and Mrs. Letha Swain of Kneugen (Kanauga] Ohio.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Story-Hypes Church. Burial will be made in Ferncliff Cemetery
Springfield Daily News
Thursday, July 9, 1925
Submitted by Eve Hughes Top of Page
Schaefer, Mary
Death of Mrs. Schaefer
Mrs. Mary A. Schaefer, died at the home of her son, Mr. C. H. Schaefer, in this place, last Tuesday night. She was one of our oldest people, being in her ninety—fourth year at the time of her death, and has made her home in Gallipolis for many years. Mrs. Schaefer was a most estimable woman, being a christian in the full meaning of the term, and will be greatly missed by her church, the Methodist, of which she had been an honored member for a long time. It would be needless to endeavor to give even an abridged account of her useful life, but the memory of it is inscribed in indelible characters upon the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She was the mother of Mr. C. H. Schaefer, Mrs. John L. Kuhn and Mrs. Henry.
Her funeral took place from the M. E. Church last Friday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of our citizens, which fact attests the high esteem in which she was held in the community.
[Note: Previously typed transcription (author unknown) found in the Simmerman files, Damron file, Bossard Library. She is buried in Pine St. CE (Gallipolis) with the following information on her stone: date of birth December 25, 1797, date of death January 20, 1891, b in Germany, w/o Jacob F.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XXIV
Number 11
January 27, 1891
Sent by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Schenck, Joseph
Former Gallipolis Merchant Dies in New Jersey
A telegram was received Monday by relatives that Joseph Creighton Shenck of New York City but formerly of this city, had passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Roehrs, where he had been visiting over the week end, in Rutherford, N.J.
Although in poor health for the past three or four years following a serious operation, his death came as a shock to his relatives and friends, as he had been able to attend to business most of the time during this period.
Mr. Schenck was born in Gallipolis about seventy years ago. He married Mary T. Mills, daughter of the late Dr. W.W. Mills, and sister of Mrs. F.E. Hutsinpiller, Mrs. F.A. Norton, Letitia Mills of this city and Mrs. R.B. Waddell of Worthington, Ohio.
He was educated at the public schools of Gallipolis, leaving school quite young and beginning his business career with the firm of W.Y. Miles and J.T. Halliday in the dry goods business in the building located at the corner of Court and Third Sts.
He was always a careful business man. Some thirty years ago he left Gallipolis for New York City where he engaged in the advertising business. He was connected with the Dry Goods Economist of that city for years. He was deeply interested in politics in Bergen County, New Jersey, holding many responsible positions and always at all times called upon for a speech in which he was especially gifted. He was an extensive reader and a deep thinker. In the business world (he) was a live wire. He was likable and made friends easily.
He leaves his wife and six children and a sister Mrs. Charles Payne, formerly of this city and now living in Cincinnati, Ohio. His funeral was held Wednesday in Rutherford, N.J.
Gallia Times
July 28, 1927
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Schneemilch, Dora
Death of Mrs. Schneemilch
The funeral of Mrs Dora Schneemilch, whose death was briefly mentioned in last weeks issue, was held at Fairfield church last Saturday by Rev. R. R. Denney, interment following in the church graveyard. Mrs. Schneemilch was born and married in Germany, coming to this country when her eldest son Fred was seven years old. She was a member of the German Lutheran Church and a kind, good woman, respected by all who knew her. She was the widow of the late Englehart Schneemilch and leaves three children, Mrs Carrie Hess and Gus at home and Charles of Marion, O. The eldest son, Fred died about three years ago.
The funeral was largly attended. Her death again calls attention to the fact that the older German residents of this county are rapidly passing away and but few remain of the original German settlers.
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 26, 1907
Transcribed by Carl E. Queen
Schneemilch, Engelhard
DIED
At his house near Harrisburg, this county, December 26th, 1893, Engelhard Schneemilch, in the 75th year of his age. Mr. Schneemilch was born in the city of Hassafelde, Germany, on the 9th day of January, 1819, and came to America in 1859, locating in Gallia County, Ohio, where he has since resided.
In 1852, he was united in marriage with Miss Dora Keye, and to them were born four children: Frederick, of Gallipolis; Charles, of Columbus; Carrie, wife of Charles Hess; and Gustavo, who still resides at home, all of whom, with the stricken wife and many relatives and friends, mourn the loss of a loving husband, an indulgent father, and a kind neighbor and friend.
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. O. F. Jackson, from II. Peter 1:16, after which the remains under the direction of Undertaker Daniel Glassburn, were laid away to rest in the Long Grave-yard, there to await the sounding of the trumpet of God.
The Bulletin
Saturday, January 6, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Schoonover, Bobby L.
BOBBY L. SCHOONOVER Bobby L. Schoonover, 66, of 628 Burnett Rd. Kanauga, died Monday June 1, 1992 at Holzer Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born on June 20, 1926 in Kanauga, son of the late Walter H. Schoonover and Thelma Daugherty Schoonover of Kanauga.
Mr. Schoonover a Gallia County naitve, was a retired employee of the Mississippi Valley Barge Lines, retiring June 1, 1985. He was a member of the Huntington and Meigs County Beegle clubs and attended the Gallipolis Christain Church. He was a World War ll Navy veteran, Kentucky Colonel, and was very active in Boy Scouts.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Saunders Schoonover; four sons, Donald Lonnie Schoonover, David Schoonover both of Gallipolis, Bobby Lee Schoonover of Point Pleasant, and Jeffrey Lynn Schoonover of Jacksonville, Fla., 11 grandchildren, two brothers; Walter Schoonover Sr., and William H. Schoonover, both of Gallipolis; and one sister Mrs. Lester (Wanda) Lee of Kanauga. Services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Denny Colburn officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memeory Gardens. A grave side military falg presentation will be made by VFW Post 444. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, June 2, 1992
Transcribed by Marian Baker Schoonover Top of Page
Rites 4 Sunday For Mrs. Pearl Blake Schreiner
Estimable Woman Succumbs Early Thursday P.M.
Thursday's Tribune carried a brief announcement of the death of one of this city's gracious and beloved women - Pearl Blake Schreiner.
Her death, occurring at 2:10 in the afternoon, ended a prolonged distressing and hopeless illness. For six yeaars her health had slowly and steadily failed. Though helpless and unable to take nourishment for 10 days, she was conscious as late as Wednesday noon. Death was caused by Parkinson's disease (shaking palsy).
Burial Mound Hill
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Blake home, First and Court, where Mrs. Schreiner had lived with her two sisters and brother since the death of her husband, John F. Schreiner on June 5, 1940. Rev. W. Scott Westerman will officiate and interment will be made in Mound Hill by F. J. Entsminger.
Pearl E. Blake was born near Kerr, this county and was a daughter of Marcus J. and Sue Kerr Blake. When she was quite small the family moved to Gallipolis and this was her home from then on, except for nearly a decade spent in the west.
Her marriage to Mr. Schreiner was an event of Oct. 17, 1911, he, a native of Pomeroy, then being in business at Mayfield, Kansas. There they lived until late in 1918 and after a sojourn in California, they came to Gallipolis. they acquired and operated for 10 years what became the Market Grocery (now Foldens). In this business Mr Schreiner was a capable and pleasant and accomodating helper.
From early childhood on decedent was a faithful and loyal member of Grace Methodist Church. she had a beautiful contralto voice and was a member of the church choir for a score of years. Her interest was centered in her home and loved ones and the church; and both as a girl and as a woman she was a great favorite in all the circles in which she moved.
Mrs. Schreiner is survived by her brother A.M. Blake, and two sisters, Mrs. Viola Plymale and Miss. Anna Blake, all of whom were tenderly devoted to her during her long invalidism. Miss Mary, oldest of the Blake girls, died Jan. 25, 1938.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct 6, 1944
Transcribed by J. Farley
Schuler, Jacob
Jacob Schuler
Jacob Shuler died at his home near Durgan Tuesday and was buried Thursday. He left a wife and one child. Miss Maggie Shuler, a niece, went out Thursday to attend the funeral. Deceased was a fine old gentleman, respected by all who knew him.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, March 21, 1902
Submitted by Teresa Herrman
Schuler, Margie Jean
Margie Jean Schuler
Margie Jean Schuler 78, formerly of Portland, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999 in Ketcham's Nursing Home, Crooksville. Born April 25, 1920 in Kyger, daughter of the late Earl and Mary B. Bradbury Rupe, she was a housewife, and attended the Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Jacob E. Schuler of Portland; a grandson; and sister, Gertrude Sabin of Marysville. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Schuler; an infant son, Larry schuler, a brother; Wade B. Rupe; and her stepfather, Dale Sisson.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Ewing Funeral Home, Pomeroy, with Charles Mash officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 tonight. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kyger Methodist Church.
Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 1999
Transcribed by J. Farley
Schuster, Frank
Skeleton Man
Was Found Sunday in Addison Township Woods
A gruesome find was made in the woods on Thomas REES's farm in Addison Township near the Cheshire line Sunday morning by one of Mr. Rees' boys and another young man named Harry VIARS.
They had been attending Sunday school, and returning took a short cut through the woods. They stumbled upon the skeleton of a man, lying face downward in a little gully. The boys hurriedly summoned others, and word was sent to Coroner Clary at Gallipolis, who immediately went to the scene and began an investigation.
It was suspected that the body was that of a patient at the Epileptic Hospital, and an investigation of the records there proved the suspicion to be correct. The body was that of Frank SCHUSTER, who had wandered away from the institution about May 20. At the time of his disappearance he was traced into the Addison neighborhood, but he could not be found.
The remains were found in a gully by the side of a path, where the unfortunate man had apparently been seized with an attack of his malady and died. The skeleton was removed to Gallipolis where interment was made on Monday.
Gallia Times
Wednesday, August 26, 1914
Submitted by Teresa Herrmann Top of Page
James Michael Schwartzwalder, 75, Starke, FL, died Sunday afternoon in Putmam Community Hospital in Palatka, FL, after a brief illness. Born, Sept 20, 1907, in Gallia County, he operated a farm here until moving to Florida 20 years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal and Ella Drummond Schwartzwalder.
Two sisters, Mrs Paul (Virginia) Grover of Rt. 1, Bidwell and Mrs. Pat (Clara Belle) Brady of Keystone Heights, FL, survive; along with a niece in Bidwell. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and several farm organizations.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m, at the the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Don Matson officiating. Burial will be at Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Gallipolis Paper
April 10, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Schwartzwalder, William Hallard
Schwartzwalder Rites Set For 2 P.M. Tuesday at Entsminger's
Wife, Three Children Survive Nurseryman and Stockman
Funeral services for William Hallard Schwartzwalder, who died at 9:30 Saturday morning at his home beyond the Children's Home, will be held at 2 p.m at the Entsminger's Funeral Home. Rev. J.S. Hakes will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias.
Selected as pallbearers are C.V. Ward, E.E. Myers, Ralph Davis, Lonnie Burger, Dr. J.P. Haskins and H.W. Dexter. The body was taken back home from the Entsminger Mortuary Sunday evening and friends will be received there up till 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Schwartzwalder was 89 years old, having been born January 3, 1877, at Pomeroy, the son of Michael and Atlanta Bradshaw Schwartzwalder. When a young man he completed a commercial course at Carlton College, Syracuse. Through his father he learned the nursery business and then established his own business in and around Gallipolis. For many years the name of Schwartzwalder was a familiar one in horticultural circles in southern Ohio and on the West Virginia side of the river.
On January 28, 1906, he and Miss Ella Drummond were united in marriage and most of the years of their wedlock were spent on the farm he acquired from the late Charles H. Switzer and long known as the Van Switzer farm. He successfully combined the nursery business with stock raising and general farming and was known for his progressive methods. His had been an active and useful career.
Hal Schwartzwalder was a jovial man, of powerful frame, who had a wide circle of warm friends and he was tenderly devoted to his wife and children. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church, St. John's Bible Class, Naomi Lodge, Knights of Pythias and various farm organizations.
There survive, besides Mrs. Schwartzwalder, these three children, James at home; Mrs. Pat Bradley, living on the parental farm and Mrs. Paul Grover, 553 Fourth Ave.; a grandchild and three half-brothers, Wyatt, Wayne and Floyd, all of whom served in World War II. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 27, 1946
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Scott, Alex
The relatives and friends of Alex Scott were filled with sadness when they learned that he had passed away last Thursday night.
He had been in poor health all winter and he told the folks some time ago that he would not be any better and he just peacefully went to sleep when the end came.
Gallia Times
April 8, 1932
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Scott, Alvin Roy
Scott
Mr. Roy Scott, son of Alex Scott of Cheshire, died Thursday of last week of hemorrhage of the nose of which he had suffered for a long time. He was about 23 years of age and said to be a fine young man.
[Note: (Alvin) Roy Scott is buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire Twp., date of birth: Jan. 23, 1881. His date of death: April 9, 1903]
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 17, 1903
Vol. XXXVI, No. 23
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Scott, Anna Lucendia
Anna Lucendia Scott, daughter of Elizabeth and Elisha Scott, was born Nov. 22, 1859, near Cheshire, Ohio. Departed this life May 1, 1937 at her home on Old Kyger, at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 9 days.
On Dec. 12, 1880 she was united in marriage to William M. Rife, son of Alvin and Lydia Rife, who preceded her in death. To this union was born three children Elna, Edna and Chancey Rife, besides whom she leaves to mourn her passing twentyone grandchildren and two great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother, Barbara Gorden of Bellville, Kansas, Mary Shuler and Niday Scott of Cheshire, a host of friends and neighbors who will sadly miss one who was ever ready to help in time of need or rejoice with those who were more fortunate.
Her life being a perfect example of those who walk with Him for she joined the First Kyger Free Will Baptist Church very early in life and was a faithful member throughout her life.
Gallipolis Tribune
May 1937
Transcribed by J. Farley
Scott, Augusta
A Death At Kyger
Mrs. Augusta Scott, wife of Clarence F. Scott, died Thursday night at their home at Kyger, aged about 41 years. Her husband and two children survive. Their son is in France and a daughter Mrs. Root resides at Kyger.
[Note: Buried Gravel Hill. Death Certificate: born Nov. 30, 1877; died Jan. 16, 1919; 41 years 1 month and 17 days. Parents: Alexander Gordon and Sarah Ralph]
Gallipolis Paper
January, 1919
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Scott, B. F.
B. F. Scott is Dead
Middleport Republican
B. F. Scott, a little over sixty years of age, died at Pomeroy Tuesday from cancer of the stomach, for the past two months Mr. Scott had been confined to his home almost entirely and returned only two weeks ago from Mt. Carmel Hospital at Columbus, where he had undergone an operation but to no avail as he failed steadily since.
Mr. Scott was born at Kyger in Gallia county, where he lived up to about fifteen years ago when he moved to Pomeroy and for the past nine years has acted as janitor of the Sugar Run school, where his long term of service attest his efficiency. He has long been a member of the K. of P. lodge.
One of a family of ten, two of which preceded him, he leaves four brothers and three sisters, besides a widowed mother of eight children as follows:
Mrs. Roy Fugate, Mrs. William E. Ebersbach and Mrs. Clyde Andrews, of Pomeroy; Mrs. Eber Willock, of Middleport; Mrs. Lewis Wolf, of Columbus; Frank, of Kyger; Atwood, who lives near the Hocking Valley freight depot, and Elgan, who is at home. He leaves nine grandchildren.
[Note: From tombstone in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire Township, b. 1851 d. 1912]
Gallipolis Weekly Journal
no date
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech
Scott, Bert Albert
Bert A. Scott Dies Thursday
Funeral services for Bert Albert Scott, 82, who passed away this morning at his Rt. 2 Cheshire residence, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Old Kyger Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. Chester Lemley will officiate, with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Kyger Free Will Baptist Church.
Mr. Scott was born August 1, 1884 at Cheshire, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Scott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora; one daughter, three brothers and one sister. Surviving are these children, Mrs. Fred (Kathryn) Birtcher, Pomeroy; Charles, Rt. 1, Cheshire; Mrs. Henry (Goldie) Scott, Rt. 2 Cheshire; Mrs. Lucille Rathburn, Mrs. Brady (Juanita) Ballard, Lewis Scott, Mrs. John (Marjorie) Bradbury and Miss Jeanette Scott, all of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Frank (Charlotte) Gunther, Charleston; 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home anytime after 1 p.m. Friday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, April 27, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
| Not now, but in the coming years, It may be in the better land, We'll read the meaning of our tears, And there sometime we'll understand. God knows the way, He holds the key, He guides us with unerring hands, Sometimes with tearless eyes we'll see Yes there, up there, we'll understand. |
Bert Albert Scott, son of Elisha and Irene Jacobs Scott, was born August 1, 1884 at Cheshire, Ohio and departed this life April 27, 1967, at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 26 days.
On July 3, 1905, he was united in marriage to Cora Yeauger, who preceded him in death on June 9, 1966. To this union was born the following children: Mrs. Fred Birtcher, Pomeroy, Ohio; Charles Scott, Cheshire, Ohio; Mrs. Lucille Rathburn; Mrs. Brady Ballard; Lewis Scott, Mrs. John Bradbury and Miss Jeanette Scott, all of Gallipolis and Mrs. Frank Gunter, Charleston, WV.
A daughter, Lillian, preceded him in death. There are 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Henry Scott of Cheshire; three brothers and one sister are deceased.
He was a retired farmer and spent his entire life in the Cheshire community. A devoted husband and loving father and a member of the Old Kyger Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed by a host of friends and relatives.
[Note: Buried Gravel Hill, Cheshire Township]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Scott, Della
Mrs. Della Scott, grandmother of Mayo Bales, and great-grandmother of Ralph Bales and Rhonda Markin, passed away on Dec. 26 at the Holzer Medical Center, just six days after her 99th birthday.
She was born Dec. 20, 1881 at Woodburn, Iowa, the daughter of Benjamin and Rachel Kelley Bennett. She was widowed three times and lived in the western states most of her life, but spent the past few years with her daughter, Faye Barton Bales, who now resides near Wellston.
Funeral services were held Dec. 29 at the Jenkins Funeral Chapel at Wellston, with Rev. Daniel Hocker officiating. Burial was at Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Among those attending the services were Irma Bales, Mayo Bales, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bales and Mrs. Rhonda Markin and sons Jeremy and Joshua. Mrs. Scott is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. LaVerne Bymun of Banks, Oregon and a son, Hugh Scott of American Forks, Utah; 22 grandchildren and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Community Baptist Church of Aloha, Oregon.
Gallipolis Tribune
1981
Transcribed by J. Farley
Mr. Scott Dead
Mr. Elisha V. Scott of Cheshire township passed away on Saturday, July 5, 1913, aged 54 years. His funeral services were Tuesday. Mr. Scott was a fine man and a Christian gentleman. For many years he had been a member of the F. W. B. Church and was a prominent Sunday School worker. A family of several sons and daughters survives him.
[Note: Buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire Twp.]
Gallia Times
Wednesday, July 9, 1913
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Scott, Isabel V.
Isabel V. Scott, 74, 741 Third Ave., Gallipolis, died at 8:45 a.m. today, having been in failing health for the past 4 1/2 years. Born Aug. 3, 1930, in Gallipolis daughter of the late William F. and Cora Lewis Scott, she was a graduate of Rio Grande College.
She taught for 17 years in Lincoln and Washington schools in Gallipolis, was employed at the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard District Library for 20 years and was a musical therapist at Gallipolis Developmental Center for 10 years. A member of Triedstone Baptist Church, she was the church treasurer for 25 years, the missionary president, church pianist, director of the community children's choir and a member of Churchwomen United.
She married Chester E. Scott on June 1, 1946, in Gallipolis, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1982. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Tammy) Robinson of Emoryville, Calif.; a grandchild, Tiffany; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Ernestine Cunningham of Springfield.
She was preceded in death by two half-brothers, Walter Scott and Harry Scott.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Triedstone Baptist Church, with the Rev. L.V. Gause and the Rev. Grover G. Turner officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 7-9p.m. Saturday. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service.
Gallipolis Tribune
May 2, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Scott, James Martin
Funeral of James Martin Scott Will Be Held on Wednesday
Funeral services for James Martin Scott, who was killed in Charleston Sunday morning, will be held at the Cheshire Baptist Church at 2 o'clock Wednesday. Rev. Y.H. Reed will officiate.
Decedent was born Oct. 3, 1898, son of John N and Ida E. Scott. His age was 37years 9 months and 2 days of age.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Allie Fielder Scott, whom he married April 23, 1927 and a daughter, Caroline May Scott and the following brothers and sisters; Arthur L. Scott, Elva Rife and William Henry Scott of Cheshire; Ada N Pierce and Michael Scott of Houston,Texas; Lorenzo D Scott, Middleport; Hollis P. Scott Gallipolis; Ina P. Rife, Kyger; and Mary Elasbrook, a half-sister, Columbus.
[Note: death certificate: Died July 5, 1936..cause of death -loss of right leg and shock following railroad accident. Mother: Ida E. Hood. Burial in Cheshire but no cemetery named. He was a baggage clerk for the NYC railroad.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 7, 1936
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Scott, John
Scott Services Set Thursday
Funeral services for John Scott, about whose death a brief notice appeared in Tuesday’s Tribune, will be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Lazear Funeral Home, Ashland, Ky., with the Rev. C. F. Froedeman in charge and Poegue Lodge F. & A. M. of which he was a member holding ritualistic services at the grave.
A native of England, having been born at Park Village, North Cumberland, 61 years ago, the son of Adam and Elizabeth Burns Scott, he came to America in 1907 and was the father of Mrs. Eldon Saunders, 631 Third Ave.
His death occurred in King’s Daughters Hospital, Ashland, at 10: p.m. Monday. He was a retired salesman for the Harrison Refrigerator Co. and had been a resident of Ashland for 20 years.
Surviving besides his widow are six daughters: Mrs. M. E. Harrison, Ashland; Mrs. Saunders of this city; Mrs. Eudora Elam, Louisville; Mrs. Cline Miller, Ashland; Miss Betty Scott, Washington, D. C.; Miss Isabelle at home; and two sons, John Thomas, Ashland, and Sidney Scott, Louisville.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, January 25, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Scott, Judson
Jud Scott Dies After 4 Weeks of Illness
Colored Man esteemed By All. Veteran of Two Wars
Judson Scott, one of the best known and most highly respected colored residents of this city died Thursday about 10 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Anna Nelson, 3rd ave. He had been in failing health for some time and became critically ill a few weeks ago when he went to the Holzer hospital for treatment.
Jud, as he was familiarly known about town, was born in old Virginia Dec. 10, 1875, thus being a little more than 52 years old. He came to Gallipolis at the age of 18 as a steamboat hand and has been a resident ever since that time, working at different times on the river and in recent years has conducted a shoe shining shop in the First National Bank building. Few men have ever given more service to their country. Jud served in the Spanish American War for several months and gave up his pensions as a Spanish war veteran to enlist in the World War, entering services in Dec. 1917, sailing for France in June, 1918. On his return he left Brest in Feb. 1919 and was Discharged at Camp Sherman Mar. 31, 1919. He served with the first army throughout the Argonne drive of 47 days.
His only near relatives surviving are a sister in Pittsburgh and a niece in Cleveland, who are waiting to be heard from before funeral arrangements are completed by Goerge J. Wetherholt and Sons. A legion of friends from all classes of this city will be sorry to hear of his passing.
[NOTE: Pine Street Cemetery. Died February 2, 1928.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 3, 1928
Transcribed by Romaine Smith
Scott, Lillian
Lillian Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Scott of Cheshire, born Sept. 30, 1906, departed this life Jan. 14, 1938, age 31 years, 3 months and 14 days.
After many years of illness she was called home. Those who are left to mourn their loss are mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, six sisters, two brothers: Mrs. Fred Birtcher, Middleport; Charles Scott, Cheshire; Mrs. John Rathburn, Eno; Mrs. Brady Ballard, Dover, Ohio; Lewis, Marjorie, Jeanette and Charlotte at home and a host of friends and relatives. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
As one who was full of sunshine She was loved by all who knew her A precious one from us has gone |
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our neighbors and friends, for many acts of kindness and words of sympathy during the last sickness of our dear daughter and sister; also to Rev. Snider for his consoling words, to the pallbearers, singers and Mr. Coleman for his service.
Mr. & Mrs. Bert Scott and Family
[Note: death certificate: Died during surgery. Mother's name looks like Gloria Younger. . Buried Gravel Hill Cemetery]
Gallipolis Paper
January, 1938
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Scott, Mike
Colored Citizen Of Thurman Dies
Mike Scott, well known and respected colored man of Thurman, died at his home there Monday morning. He had been employed by Hon. M. E. Beman for a number of years and while at his work on the Beman place, about three weeks ago, was injured by a cow in a most peculier accident. He threw out his foot to stop the cow when the horn of the animal caught in his shoe and he was dragged about. Complications from the injuries are said to have brought about his death.
Gallipolis Tribune
Dec. 16, 1927
Transcribed by J. Farley
Death of Roy Scott
Mr. Roy Scott, single and aged about 23 of Cheshire, son of Alexander Scott, died about daybreak this Thursday morning of hemorrhage of the nose. He had been ill for some months, bleeding off and on and really died from the loss of blood. He was an industrious fine young man, leaving his parents; three brothers and three sisters to mourn their great loss. We have no note of the funeral services. His burial will be at Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis Paper
April, 1903
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Laura Scruggs, 97, a resident of 833 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis, died around 4 a.m. today, in the Ironton Jo-Lin Nursing Home. She was born Oct 12, 1878, in Gallia County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Liza Scruggs. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller's Home for
Funerals.
Scruggs, Laura
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Paint Creek Baptist Church for Laura Scruggs, 97, Gallipolis, who died Tuesday, in an Ironton Nursing Home. Rev. Preston Smith and Rev. Grover Turner will officiate. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. She was born Oct 12, 1878, daughter of the late John and Laura Scruggs. She was reared in the Children's Home and worked for the late Ernest Halliday and his family. She was a member of the Paint Creek Baptist Church.
The only surviving relatives are a nephew and two nieces residing in Columbus. Friends may call at Miller's Home For Funerals from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
[Note: Died Nov 12, 1975]
Gallipolis Paper
1975
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Sealey, Elgan
Elgan Sealey Passes Sunday
Ohio Township Resident Goes To His Reward Sunday Morning
Elgan Sealey, resident of Ohio Township, below Gallipolis, was claimed by death last Sunday morning about half past eleven following a serious illness since Thursday. However, he had shown signs of improvement and it was thought he was on the road to recovery.
Mr. Sealey was born Sept. 11, 1882 and at the time of his death was in his 57th year. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Simon F. Sealey and spent his entire life in this county. He was united in marriage to Lillian Chevalier, of Clipper Mill, Jan. 31, 1906 and to their union were born two children, one of whom, Mrs. Dewey Burks, of Huntington, survives, the son having died in infancy.
Deceased was active in civic affairs and served as election judge in Gallipolis Township for some time. He was a member of the Ohio Chapel M.E. Church and Jr. O.U.A.M.. At the time he was taken ill he was employed by the Plymale-Wagner Company of this city.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning by Rev. E.C. Venz and Rev. Tracy Martindale, at the Ohio Chapel. Internment was in Mount Hill Cemetery.
[Note: Stone...died 1938. Death Certificate born Sept. 11, 1883; died Dec. 25, 1938; age 55 years, 3 months and 14 days of age. Parents: Simon Sealey and Mary Elizabeth Ross.]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Sealey, Reuben
Reuben Sealey Dies Here Early Sunday
Reuben R. Sealey, a familiar figure about Gallipolis for many years, passed away suddenly Sunday morning at his home at 929 Second avenue. He had eaten his breakfast, risen from the table, and sat down in another chair, when he gasped and expired.
Mr. Sealey was 56 years old and the father of 10 living children. For some time he had been employed at the local stockyards. He was a son of Simeon and Mary Rose Sealey, who were Virginians. He is survived by his wife, who was Goldie Sheets, and these children: Judson and John Sealey, Mrs. Artie Randolph of Northup, Mrs. Marie Coliton and Mary Sealey of Columbus, Brice, Chester, Kenneth, Floyd and Sylvia. Elgin Sealey, who lives just below Gallipolis, is a brother of the decendent.
Funeral services will be held at Mina Chapel at 2 o'clock Tuesday, with Rev. Earl Cremeens in charge. Burial there by A. E. Tope.
[Note: Tombstone dates are: 1880-1936]
Gallipolis paper
1936
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Searles, Paul
Paul Searles, 78, Cheshire, died on Thursday, March 19, 1998 at his residence.
He was born on May 5, 1919 Gallia County, son of the late Asel and Rosa Denny Searles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, was a member of Feeney-Bennett Post 128 of the American Legion, and was employed as a farmer and coal miner. He was a member of Silver Run Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and William Fife, Cheshire, a daughter-in-law Karen Searles of Columbus; two brothers and sisters-in-law; John and Doris Searles of Dayton and Alvin and Carol Searles of Chicago three sisters; Anges Elkins of Bellflower, Calif., Louise Wray Baltimore, Ohio, and Bernice Speck, Long Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren Tim Fife, Minersville, and his fiance, Stephanie Banks, Melissa and Jim Morrow, Gallipolis, Vicki and Rob Warburton, Columbus, and Kristy Searles Columbus; and five great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Gertrude Searles, in 1989, two sons, Paul Allen and Kenneth Searles, and four brothers; Asel, Jr., Hebert, Leonard and Albert Searles.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 1998 at 11 a.m. at the Middleport Chapel of Fisher Funeral Home. Pastor Bill Little will officiate and burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Daily Sentinel
Pomeroy, Meigs Co., Ohio
Mar 19, 1998
Transcribed by: Connie Cotterill-Schumaker
Searles, Veva Virginia
Veva Virginia Searles, 70, of Union Ave., Pomeroy, died Monday, Feb 17, 1992, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, W.Va., following an extended illness.
She was born in Kyger Township, Gallia County, on Feb 8, 1922, to the late Andrew Sylvester and Ollie Louella Allen Lemley.
She was a cook at Crow's Steak House and a homemaker.
She is survived by a daughter Patty Saunders. of Howard, Ohio, three daughters and sons-in-laws, Cathy and Wayne Pauley of Pomeroy, Janet and Marvin Flowers of Newark, and Irene and Keith Kennedy of Rutland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Sue Searles and Martin and Tina Searles, all of Rutland; 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Neva Lemley and Ruth Kennedy and six brothers, Homer, William, Fred, Allen, Vaughan and Alec Lemley.
Daily Sentinel,
Pomeroy Ohio
Feb 18, 1992
Transcribed by: Connie Cotterill-Schumaker
Searls, Dan
Dan Searls, 80, Dies At Athens
Daniel Searls, the last male of his generation of a Kyger family, died yesterday at the Athens State Hospital, to which he was committed eight years ago.
He would have been 80 years old on March 12, having been born at Kyger in 1860. He was one of the younger children of John and Aurilla Grover Searls and two of his older brothers, Gideon and Levi, were Union soldiers.
In August, 1882, he married Eliza Conkle, who survives him. There are two surviving children, Hollis of Rutland and Emory of Steubenville, also a sister Mrs. Angelina Clark of Charleston, W. Va..
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J.L. Stephenson at Kyger M. E. church Wednesday. Burial there by Coleman.
Daniel was a jolly, good natured man, who had a lot friends and probably never an enemy in and around Kyger.
Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 22, 1940
Transcribed by J. Farley
Searls, Rebecca Alice
Aged Lady Gone
Rebecca Alice Searls died at her home near Kyger, Nov. 1, 1909, aged 60 years, 9 months and 6 days. She was attacked with heart trouble on Sunday and on Monday afternoon had another attack which caused her demise.
She is survived by her husband, Gideon Searls, 12 children, 43 grand-children, 1 great-grand-child, 3 sisters, 5 brothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn the loss of a good Christian woman.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, Nov. 12, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Selfridge, William
Death of William Selfridge
Mr. William Selfridge, of this city, died at the Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield, Ohio. last Saturday afternoon. He was 72 years of age, and had been a great sufferer with liver trouble, the immediate cause of his death, for some time. He had only been an inmate of the Home about two weeks when death overtook him.
He was a miller by occupation and a very industrious man, who commanded the highest esteem of all who knew him. He was a member of Morning Dawn Lodge, F. & A.M., and had been a Mason for over 22 years. He leaves a wife and four children, and brothers Harry and James Selfridge.
The remains were prepared and sent to this city for burial, arriving here on Monday noon, being met at the train by a committee from the Masonic Order. They were conveyed to his residence, corner Fourth and Olive streets, from where the funeral services took place on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A.J. Hawk, officiating, with interment following at Pine Street Cemetery, by Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Bulletin
September 17, 1898
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Serriere, Francis
Francis Serriere Dead
Francis Serriere died at Pueblo, Colo., April 30, after a long illness with consumption. He went west several years ago in the hope that the change in climate might benefit his health and it doubtless did......(unreadable)....here Wednesday evening and was taken to Wetherholt's. The burial was at Cottrell graveyard Thursday morning. Mr. Serriere was a member of the Odd Fellows and a fine young man. He is survived by one brother, Peter Serriere, of this county.
[Note: 1871-1909 on stone]
Gallipolis Bulletin
May 1909, XLI, No. 20
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page
Mr George Serriere, whose death in Harrison Township was mentioned in Monday's Tribune, was born in this city, Feb. 18, 1817. He was the son of Francis and Nancy Sanns Serriere. His wife's parents were Edward and Rhoda Langford Cottrell, who settled in this county in 1809, when it was but a wilderness. His wife's name was Clarinda Cottrell and was born December 19, 1830.
Mr Serriere was an agreeable, kindly old gentleman that everyone was always glad to see. We do not remember to have seen him in town since a year ago this past summer, when we had quite a long talk with him.
[Note: Buried in Dewitt-Serrier Cemetery in Harrison Township]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 23, 1897
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Sexton, Lola
Lola Sexton
Lola Kemper Sexton was born on Oct. 12, 1894 and departed this life on May 29 1969 in the Holzer Hospital where she had been a patient for only a few hours.
She was one of eight children born to Edward and Martha Moore Kemper. Surviving brothers and sisters are Lowell, Merrill and Dale of Kerry; Mrs. Hazel Fillinger of Monaco, PA; Mrs. Agnes Myers of Bidwell and Pearl of Mt. Sterling, Ohio. One sister, Ethel, died in infancy.
On Dec. 19, 1919, Lola and Ross Sexton were united in marriage. Five daughters and four sons came to bless this union. One daughter, Anna preceded Mother in death . Of the eight surviving children; four live in the family home--Peggy, James, John and Junior; Elizabeth (Mrs. Otho Mitchell) of Bidwell; Mrs. Betty Boyer of Monaco, PA; Mrs. Dorothy Drummond of Evergreen and Orville of Kerr.
After forty-one years of happily wedded life, sadness came to the Sexton home on Oct. 3, 1960, as the husband and father, Ross was called by the death angel. Lola still remained in the family home, comforted by her loving family and friends.
Twenty-one grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren helped to complete the large family circle.
Lola loved her home and familiar surroundings. She never chose to wander far--so when family and friends, who were always welcomed in her home, came to visit, they always knew they would find Mother there.
Although failing health had besieged Lola for several years, the many fine qualities which made up her character--kindness, gentleness and calmness remained with her, making it pleasant for her sons and daughter to give her the daily loving care so richly deserved by that tender devoted mother.
A host of relatives and friends will ever keep her in their garden of memory, storing up the many pleasant recollections of their associations with her throughout the years.
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Shafer, Manson
Manson Shafer Dead At 87
Manson Shafer, 87, retired farmer, died in Holzer hospital at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. He had been admitted there on Wednesday. His fatal illness followed a stroke. He was a native and lifelong resident of lower Gallia county and at the time of his death had been making his home with a son, Clarence, Crown City Rt.
He was born on Jan. 22, 1871, and was the last of the family of John and Anna Brands Shafer. He was married to the former Pricilla Pinkerman and she preceded him in death.
Five sons and five daughters born to that union survive, Willie, Perry, Lawrence and Clarence, all of Crown City; Robert of Springfield; Mrs. Bay (Grace) Beaver, Mrs. Bob (Anna) Waugh and Mrs. Walter (Goldie) Ours, all of Crown City; Mrs. Frank (Flossie) Daniels of Addison, and Mrs. Bennett (Minnie) Hill of West Virginia. Another survivor is a stepdaughter, Bessie Estes of Marietta. He was preceded in death by two sons, George and John Wesley Shafer.
He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church and funeral services for him will be held there at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rev. E. V. Cremeens will officiate and burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery under the directions of the C. R. Halley Funeral Home. Friends may call at the home of Clarence Shafer after 11 a.m. Saturday and until the hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, August 15, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Shafer, Michael
Shafer Infant Died Same Day As Birth
Michael Shafer, born in Holzer Hospital at 6 a.m. Saturday, died shortly after noon the same day.
He was the son of James and Betty Bowman Shafer of Rt. 1, Crown City. In addition to the parents, he is survived by a brother, James Lee, 3, the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Shafer of Proctorville, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bowman of Rt. 1, Crown City.
Graveside services were held in Miller Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday under direction of the F. L. Stevers Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 26, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Shafer, Priscilla Ann
Wife of Manson Shafer Passes at Early Hour
Funeral Set For 2 Wednesday At Good Hope
Mrs. Priscilla Ann Shafer, wife of Manson Shafer, died at their home in Guyan Township (Crown City R.D.) at 2:35 this morning after an illness of two weeks' duration. Her age was 64 years, 2 months and 12 days.
She had not been well for several years. During the winter she fell and broke a hip and though she recovered to a large extent from that misfortune, there was a turn for the worse in her condition about two weeks ago.
She leaves besides her husband the following children; Mrs. John Estes of Marietta, Willie and Ferry Shafer, Bladen; Mrs. Marcus Daniels of near Addison; Mrs. Walter Haskins Mrs. Bay Beaver, Clarence Shafer, Mrs. Boo Waugh, all of Crown City, Robert Shafer of Orlando, FL , George Shafer and Mrs. Dennis Hill at home. Another child, John Wesley Shafer, died in infancy. There are 31 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother, George Pinkerman of Lesage and three half-brothers; Marion and Richard Scarberry, Northup; Charles Scarberry, Chillicothe; Noah, Proctorville. Mrs. Shafer was a daughter of James and Margaret Wells Pinkerman and was born in Lawrence County.
Funeral services will be held at Good Hope Baptist Church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with Rev. John Hall in charge. Interment in the church cemetery by F.L. Stevers.
The body, now at the Stevers Mortuary, will be taken back to the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday where friends may call and view the features.
[Note: Stone says 1878-1942.....Death Certificate-born Feb. 1, 1878; died April 13,1942]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Shaffer, D. R.
Oak Hill Doctor Called By Death
Dr. D. R. Shaffer Succumbs After Long Illness
After a linger illness Dr. D. R. Shaffer, of Oak Hill died Saturday, a hemorrhage proving fatal to the well known doctor. He had been a practicing physician in the southern part of the county for many years and was seventy years of age.
He was born at Peniel and practiced there for a long period before locating at Oak Hill eight or ten years ago. He had an extensive practice covering a large part of the southern end of Jackson and a section of Gallia county.
He was a very popular practioner and his death is deplored by a great many families who had long depended upon his skill in medicine when sickness overtook them. His wife and three children survive him, Hayden, Emily and Dorothy. He was a brother to Mrs. D. B. Warren of Wellston and Mrs. William Wood, of Peniel. The burial was Tuesday.—Jackson Herald.
[Note: Born in Peniel in 1857 and died in Oak Hill on September 10, 1927. He graduated from Starling Medical College in Columbus and established his Allopathic practice in Oak Hill in 1920.]
Gallia Times
Thursday, September 22, 1927
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Shaffer, David R.
David R. Shaffer died at his home in the village of Addison on Sunday afternoon last, May 6, 1894, at 2 o'clock. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning, at 9 o'clock, Rev. W.J. Fulton officiating and his remains were laid to rest at Gravel Hill Cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt.
Mr. Shaffer suffered with weak lungs for many years and was taken seriously sick about the holidays with consumption in its most alarming form. He sought medical aid at Cincinnati, but without avail and returned home to await with patience and fortitude the summons of the last messenger.
He was born in Jefferson County and was in the 38th. year of his age. He came with his family to this county when two years of age. On the 6th. of April 1882, he married Alice, daughter of Mr. Silas Daniels. His wife and three children, two boys and one girl, survive him and have the sympathy of a multitude of friends in their irreparable loss.
At the time of his death Mr. Shaffer was engaged in the mercantile business and was also Postmaster at Addison. In all the relations of life, as husband, father, neighbor and citizen, he was honorable and upright, possessing the esteem of all his acquaintances. His death will be sincerely mourned by the community in which he lived.
Gallipolis Bulletin
May 12, 1894
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Jerry L. Shaffer, 44, Rt. 1, Crown City, died Wednesday evening at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
He was self-employed and a member of the King’s Chapel Church.
Born Oct. 31, 1939, Gallia County, he was the son of the late Willie F. Shafer (sic).
Surviving are his mother, Minnie Johnson Shafer (sic), Rt. 2, Crown City; wife, Irene Greene Shaffer, to whom he married Nov. 30, 1957 in Gallipolis; two sons, David L. Shaffer, Rt. 4, Gallipolis and Paul Shaffer, Rt. 2, Crown City; two brothers, Clarence Shaffer, Eureka Star Rt. and Darrell Shaffer, Gallipolis; two sisters, Mrs. James (Audrey) Angel, Rt. 2, Crown City and Mrs. Carl (Betty) Caldwell, Rt. 2, Crown City and one grandson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. at King’s Chapel Church with Revs. Ernest Baker and James Lusher officiating. Burial will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Mercerville.
Calling hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Willis Funeral Home.
[Note: Died January 4, 1984]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
About January 4, 1984
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux Top of Page
Shaffer, Louisa
SHAFFER - Died: at 5:00 o'clock p.m. Nov. 4th,1881, at her residence in Addison, Gallia County, Ohio, Louisa, wife of David R.S. Shaffer, after a protracted illness of over eight months, suffering from the dreaded disease, consumption, at the age of 43 years, 1 month and 25 days.
The deceased was married to the surviving husband on the 6thday of June, 1863?, was the mother of three children, two sons, and one daughter, the youngest a son, is seven years old. Her loss leaves that once charming little family circle in sadness and gloom to the surviving members for she proved herself to be a loving and dutiful companion,, a kind and affectionate mother, with a charitable and generous disposition for the poor and needy.
She is missed around that fireside that she once made so cheerful, so bright and so loving by her cheerful habits and genial disposition. She is missed in the neighborhood, as she was always ready to give a helping hand where assistance was needed.
She leaves a large circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances, together with the husband and three children, to mourn her loss. She is gone but not forgotten. Her sufferings and toils of this life are over but her noble deeds and traits of character will long survive in the minds of the afflicted. We hope that she has gone to rest on the blissful shores of the future, where pain and sorrow are unknown. Hope that which is our loss is her gain permanently in the future., Peace be with her forever more is my prayer.
Gallipolis Bulletin and Meigs County papers please copy the above and oblige. D.R. S. Shaffer.
[Note: Buried in Roush Cemetery in Cheshire Township]
Gallipolis Bulletin
December 1, 1881
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Shallcross, John
John Henderson Shallcross the youngest son of Dr. Joseph and Emily Henderson Shallcross passed away this morning at the Holzer hospital after an illness of six months. Very frequently he expressed his pleasure in the flowers sent him during his months at the hospital and it was his request that flowers should not be sent now. The hour of the funeral will be announced in tomorrow's paper.
He is survived by his sisters, Mrs. C. D. Kerr, and Mrs. M. E. Hard, Kirkwood, Mo.
[Note: Born 1859; buried at Pine Street]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 28, 1928
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer Top of Page
Shamblin, Clyde O.
Clyde O. Shamblin, 85, 416 Fifth Ave., Kanauga, died Saturday at Holzer Medical Center following a brief illness. He retired from Ohio River Dredging Company in 1965.
Born Jan. 2, 1904 in Huntington, W. Va., he was the son of the late Nelson Shamblin and Alice Pyles Shamblin. Married to Mary Jane Easter on May 6, 1922, at Ironton, she preceded him in death Dec. 16, 1986.
Surviving are one son, Robert Shamblin of Rushville, Ohio; three daughters, Lena Mae Bowman of West Jefferson, Ohio, Helen McCumber of Kanauga, and Joan Ghrist of Monroeville, Ohio; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Nelson Shamblin of Lynn Haven, Fla., Arthur Shamblin and Thomas Shamblin, both of Kenova, W. Va.; a sister, Helen Swisher of Kenova, W. Va.
He resided in Gallia County since 1942. He was a member of Kanauga Methodist Church.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, the Rev. Chester Lemley officiating. Burial follows in Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 6 to 9 p.m. tonight. Pallbearers will be Ernest C. Bowman, Robert Keith Shamblin, James C. Ghrist, Scott Chapman, Dale Chapman and George Williams.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 16, 1989
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Shamblin, Mary J.
Mary J. Shamblin, 78, Kanauga, died in Holzer Medical Center early this morning after an extended illness. A lifetime member of Fairhaven Methodist Church, Kanauga, and a member of Kanauga WSCS, she was born Aug. 24, 1908, Henderson, W. Va., daughter of the late Charles Easter and Elizabeth Gladman Easter.
Survivors include husband Clyde Shamblin (married May 6, 1922 in Ironton); son Robert R. Shamblin of Rushville; daughters Lena Maye Bowman of West Jefferson, Helen McCumber of Kanauga and Joan Ghrist of Monroeville; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters Ella Maye Yeauger of Fort White, Fla., Gladie Sheets of Gallipolis, and Berkley Wright of Kanauga; and brothers Raymond and George Easter, both of Ironton. Preceding her in death were four brothers.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Waugh-Halley-Wood with the Rev. Chester Lemley and the Rev. Kurt Cline officiating. Burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Ernest C. Bowman, Robert K. Shamblin, James C. Ghrist, Scott chapman, Dale Chapman and George Williams.
Gallipolis tribune
December 16, 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Shane, Walter
Walter E. Shane, 73, of Rt. 1, Georges Creek, Gallipolis, died Monday at Holzer Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 21, 1914, in Letart, WV, a son of the late Frank and Anna Shane.
He married the former Eunice Sayre on Aug, 12, 1941 in Syracuse.
He worked at the Gallipolis Developmental Center, where he retired in 1977. He was a member of the Good News Baptist Church, where he was an usher.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Mae Harpold.
Surviving him is his wife, Eunice, a son, James W., of Rt. 1, Georges Creek, Gallipolis; a sister, Hazel Fox and a brother, Dan, both of Racine and three grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Good News Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Colvin will officiate.
Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 7, 1987
Transcribed by F. K. Brown
Shanto, Inez
Inez Marie Stumbo [Shanto], 79 died Friday in Dalbry Health Care Center, Ironton. Born Feb. 26, 1903, in Marysville, daughter of the late Maywood and Nettie Eaton Sprague, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Shato, on Sept. 8, 1974.
Surviving are a daughter, Betty Jo. Mowery of Columbus, a son, Bernard Mowery of Arizona, thre sisters, Verna Houser of Milford Center and Opal Dutton and Fern Barnhart, both of Columbus and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son.
The body will be cremated. Burial will be in Centenery Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home.
[Note: Died Jan. 28, 1983]
Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
Jan. 30, 1983 Page 5, Col. 1
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Sharon, Jessie Bailey
Brief Illness Takes Mrs. W.A. Sharon
Mrs. Jessie Bailey Sharon passed away early Tuesday morning after a brief illness of less than three weeks. She was the daughter of the late Charles D. Bailey and Margaret Cherrington Bailey, and is survived by her husband, William Sharon, an only child, Mrs. John Mills, two grandchildren, Margaret and William Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Blazer. The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the home and will be private. Burial in Bethel cemetery by Fred J. Entsminger. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Stump of Bidwell.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 13, 1931
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Shartz, James
Death Beckons To Jas. Shartz, 5:45 This Morning
In Failing Health For Year He Entered Hospital Recently To Undergo Serious Operation
Death has removed another familiar figure from Gallipolis. At 5:45 this morning, James D. Shartz passed away at the Holzer Hospital.
For several weeks he had been seriously ill and underwent an operation a week ago. He had been in declining health the past year.
Mr. Shartz was born and reared and spent nearly all his years here and he was 65 years old last November. He was the youngest son of the late Jacob and Mary Jane Beck Shartz and a brother of the late W.N. Shartz, widely known stogie manufacturer.
Mr. Shartz is survived by two children, Eugene Schartz and Mrs. Fannie Smith, both of Newark, Ohio; seven grandchildren and two sisters, Misses Kate and Cappie Shartz of this city. He made his home with his sisters on lower Fourth Avenue.
For 12 years or more Mr. Shartz had looked after the concessions at the county fair and was a trusted and esteemed and very useful member of the fair organization. In other years he was a driver for the fire department and was an expert horseman from his boyhood.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed. It is probable the funeral will not be held before Tuesday. George J. Wetherholt & Sons have charge.
[Note: Death Certificate...James Daniel born Dec. 15, 1868; died Feb. 3, 1934; age 65 years 1 month and 18 days. Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township. Father born Germany, Mother born Gallia County. Wife: Anna Couston.]
Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 3, 1934
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Shartz, Mary Elizabeth
Mrs. W.N. Shartz Died Last Sunday
Mary Elizabeth, wife of William N. Shartz, died at her home in this city at 6:30 o'clock, Sunday evening March 12, 1911; aged 54 years. Besides her husband, she leaves one brother, Lee Wood, of Chicago, who came here to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Shartz was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wood, both deceased, her father being a well known steamboat captain and was born on a farm near Racine, Ohio. She was united in marriage with Mr. Shartz in Dec. 1899.
Several years ago she became seriously ill and she underwent several severe surgical operations, which left her in a weakened condition. About three weeks ago she fell from a chair, breaking her right arm. Her left arm and side were partially paralyzed and the accident left her entirely helpless. The shock was too great for her enfeebled system to withstand and she passed away as above stated. Mrs. Shartz was a noble woman, generous and lovable and leaves many warm friends to mourn her loss.
The funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Hamilton Williams of the Presbyterian Church from the family residence on State Street. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The remains were laid to rest at Mound Hill Cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt. The following acting as pallbearers: Poe Bradbury, Henry Cherrington, David Caldwell, J.M. Kaufman, John White and Frank Bean.
[Note: Death Certificate...born Nov. 4, 1855 Gallia County; died March 12, 1911; aged 55 years 4 months and 8 days of age. Parents: Andrew Woods and Catherine Jeffers]
Gallipolis Bulletin
March 16, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Shato, William
Death Of Wm. Shato
Mr. William Shato, a well known farmer of Angola, died at his home Thursday morning, October 11, 1906, after a long illness of paralysis, aged about 56 years.
He is survived by a wife and several grown children. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Clay Chapel and was highly esteemed as a citizen and a neighbor.
The funeral services will be held today at 11 A.M., by Rev. J. L. Porter, interment following at Macedonia by Wetherholt, under the auspices of the Eureka Lodge Golden Eagles, of which deceased was an honored member.
Note: [7/16/1851-10/11/1906]
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, October 12, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Shaver, Caroline Ralston
Death of Mrs. W. E. Shaver
Mrs. Caroline Ralston Shaver, of Porter, widow of the late W. E. Shaver, died Sunday night at 9:30 o’clock after a long illness with cancer. She was almost seventy-one years of age and her husband died a short time ago. She was a daughter of the late William Ralston, of Cheshire, and is survived by two brothers and two sisters.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence today at eleven o’clock, and will be conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton. Burial at the Long cemetery by Butler, of Vinton.
Mrs. Shaver was a good woman and many friends will mourn her loss. She was always kind and affectionate.
The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, February 14, 1912
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Shaver, Cynthia Anna
Cynthia Anna Darst, daughter of James and Rachel Darst, was born in Addison Township near the Campaign Church, on May 31, 1850 and departed from this life on March 6, 1922, at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 6 days. She was the second oldest of a family of five children, all of whom have preceded her to the beyond except her sister, Gusta, who now lives in New York City.
She was married on Sept. 19, 1869, to William Taylor Shaver, to which union were born three children, Vella, Rilla and Hortis, Vella dying August 3, 1898. Surviving are one sister, two children and six grandchildren.
At an early age she was converted and joined the Campaign Baptist Church. Later, when she moved to Bulaville and then to Little Kyger, she affiliated with the churches at those places and was a consistent and devoted worker. In the year 1904, she moved to Cheshire and transferred her membership to First Baptist Church. She was sincere in every Christian activity and almost her last words were about her "Cradle Roll" Department, of which she had been the superintendent for a number of years.
Mrs. Shaver was a kind and loving mother and grandmother and has made many sacrifices toward the education and the proper training of her children, continuing her great effort with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by friends and acquaintances, all of whom appreciate her service to the community.
[Note: Buried at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire Township. Death Certificate lists her mother as Martha Halfhill.]
Gallia Times
March 23, 1922
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Shaver, Eli
Entered into Eternal Rest Monday, April 3, 1950
Eli Shaver, 80, Claimed Monday
Addison Township Native's Rites to be Thursday
Eli Shaver, 80, farmer, passed away Monday evening at 8:40 at the Holzer Hospital. His death was due to cerebral thrombosis.
Decedent was born April 7, 1867 in Addison Township and spent his entire life there until about one year ago when he moved to McCarleyville on the lower River Road. He married Miss Emma Atkinson, who survives him and to this union was born the following children, who also survive: Otis Shaver, Toledo; Mrs. Lester Richard and Mrs. Raymond Stewart, Rt1, Gallia and Mrs. Melva Davis, Gallipolis.
Eli Shaver was the son of the late John and Isabelle McCown [McCowan] Shaver. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Koler, Columbus; Mrs. Albert Robertson, Bulaville and one brother, George Shaver, Canal Winchester; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Bates will have charge of the funeral services which will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Bulaville Christian Church. Burial under the direction of George J. Wetherholt and Sons, will be made in Rife Cemetery. Friends may call at his home in McCarleyville after noon Wednesday.
Gallipolis Paper
April 3, 1950
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Shaver, Emma Florence Atkinson
Emma Florence Atkinson Shaver, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Craft Atkinson, left this world to be with her Savior on January 13th, 1968, at 10:15 o'clock in the morning, her age being 91 years, 6 months and 26 days.
She was born on June 17th, 1876 in Clay township where she was reared with six sisters and one brother.
On Easter Sunday in 1894 she was united in marriage to Eli Shaver who preceded her in death in April of 1950. From this union came four children all of whom survive. They are as follows: Otis Shaver, Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Lester Richards (Lula) of Jamestown, Ohio, Mrs. Raymond Stewart (Belva) of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Melva Davis of Gallipolis.
She was the last of her generation to depart from this earth. Also surviving in addition to her children are nine grand children and thirteen great grandchildren.
She was a member of Bulaville Christian Church. Because of the wonderful life she lived, and the kindness she bestowed upon everyone who knew her, she will live forever in our hearts and minds.
There has been a great Reunion She has gone to be with loved ones |
[Note: Buried in Rife Cemetery]
Gallipolis paper
January 1968
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer Top of Page
Shaver, Isabelle McKown
Isabelle McKown was born in Brooke county, W. Va., Dec. 1832, departed this life Aug. 12, 1909, aged 76 years, 7 months and 20 days. In early life she moved with her parents to Gallia county, where she has since resided. She was married to John Shaver, Oct. 1, 1854, and to this union were born eight children, four boys and four girls, John Alfred of Clipper Mill, Mrs. Mary Cornwell of Columbus, Mrs. Minnie Robertson of Addison, Mrs. Sheba Blazer, Geo. W., Abram C., and Eli of near her home; one child Betsy Jane, died in infancy, the others all living were with her during her last illness and did all that willing hands and kind hearts could do to make her last hours pleasant and stay the hand of death, but He who knoweth best said, "Come mother, come with me."
Her husband preceded her to that better land nearly five years ago. She leaves besides her children, nine grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. She was kind, gentle and patient, ever striving to lead others in that higher unreadable way that honors God. At the early age of 16 she professed faith in Christ and united with His church later. May 20, 1888, she moved her membership to the unreadable Church and remained one of the faithful few; when no longer able to attend church services she helped with her means that others might be taught and lead in the right way; she died happy in Jesus shouting and singing his praises, and telling her children she was going Home.
Funeral at the Bulaville Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Ewing, burial by undertaker Hix at the Rife Cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
To her home in Heaven our mother has gone All along life's toilsome journey. |
[Note: Died August 12, 1909]
Gallipolis paper
August 1909
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer
James Lee Shaver, 12, of Rt. 1, Northup, died Wednesday night. Born July 4, 1968, in Gallipolis, son of James Lee Shaver Sr. and Linda White Shaver Hensley, who both survive. He was a sixth grade student at Washington Elementary School and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Also surviving are a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Aldeth White of Gallipolis and paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Naomi Shaver of Rt. 1, Gallipolis.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dean Bachelor officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Saturday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 26, 1981
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Shaver, Thomas
Following the White Mare
Thomas Shaver, aged ninety years, died at his home in Addison township Sunday. He will go down in local history as one of the most remarkable specimens of physical endurance that ever lived, not excepting the great and not to be excelled Ann Bailey. He was a native of Delaware, and landed here in 1817 in a family boat along with his family, who were sick and were waited upon by Dr. Safford, who lived in a frame house where J. J. Pool now lives. From there he went to a log cabin where L. P. Maguet now lives. Uncle Joo(???) DeYacht helped gather his corn crop there, while he was sick. He moved from there to the place owned by A. Henking across the creek, next to Louis Scheneberger. From there he went to his farm in Addison township.
He was remarkable for endurance, and many fabulous tales are related of his ability to run down foxes and deer. He informed us several years ago that he had made the trip from here to Chilicothe and return in daylight, a distance of 120 miles. He worked for John R. R. Bureau for years, traveling home, a distance of nine miles, after his days’ work and returning the next morning. This astounding feat of endurance was kept up for years. But of his many acts of endurance more anon. He held the peculiar beliefs of an adventist, and claimed that in 1848 the Lord appeared to him in a cloud and predicted that he would live to the end of the world. He built a platform on his farm and expected to ascend to heaven on his old white mare. The horse died years ago, but that did not destroy his faith, and he lived on, his white robes of ascension prepared for the final exit. He married several years ago, for the second or third time. A fuller account of his remarkable exploits will appear next week.
Unknown Paper (Probably Gallipolis Bulletin)
Circa January 12, 1883
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Shaver, Thomas
Uncle Tommy Shaver of Addison Township, living near Watson’s Mill, died last Friday after an illness of about three days, in the 88th and 89th years of his age. His son reports he was a most remarkable character and powers of endurance were wonderful. He carried from this place on his back many years ago to his home 9 miles from town, a folding table, six chairs and a large trunk, making but one rest on the way. He in his best days worked in this city walking to and from his work, the entire nine miles, twice a day. He was very swift and once beat the stage on a trip from Chilicothe to this place 62 miles.
He was a Millerite in Religious belief and got ready on several different occasions to ascend on high. Of the years he told the writer frequently that the end of the world would come in 1882 and he would die in that year and when he died the world would be no more. He was an honest and right old man, whom everybody respected. When taken sick, he would take no medicine, nor nourishment. We would like for some of his friends in Addison with whom he was intimate to send in some reminiscences of his life.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, January 16, 1883
Transcriber Unknown Top of Page
Shaw, Belle
Mrs. Belle Shaw Dies This Morning
Mrs. Belle Shaw, an O.H.E. employee, whose home was at Sycamore Street, died at 9:15 this morning. Her illness become serious the first of the week and she was removed from home to the Holzer Hospital where she succumbed to pneumonia.
Mrs. Shaw was about 66 years, a native of Marietta and a daughter of Shephard Cutshaw.
Though she was well-known, highly esteemed here, biographical data were not obtained because of the illness of Mrs. Shaw's only daughter, Mrs. [missing] Thomas, who has been confined to her home and bed a month or more.
Funeral services will be held 2 o'clock Saturday at the First Baptist Church, of which the decedent was a member with Rev. George Sagen in charge. Burial Mound Hill Cemetery by Estminger.
[Note: Death Certificate..born May 18, 1871; died Jan. 13, 1938; aged 67 years, 7 months and 26 days. Employed: Hospital Night Attendant-Ohio Hospital for Epiliptics. Parents: Shephard Cutshaw and Mary Reynolds.]
Gallipolis Paper
Jan., 1938
From the Debbie Carter Evans Collection
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Shaw, Charles
CHARLES SHAW DEAD
Charles Shaw, Seventeen year old son of John and Docie Shaw of Mercerville, died Saturday morning, June 27, 1931. Besides his parents, he leaves several sister and brothers.
The funeral was Monday afternoon.
[Death Certificate shows: Charles Emmett Shaw, born March 22, 1914; died June 27, 1931 at 17 years, 3 months and 5 days of age. Parents: J.E. Shaw and Dotea Stover..burial was in Mercerville Cemetery]
Gallipolis Paper
June 27, 1931
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Shaw, Emmett [Dr.]
Dr. Emmett Shaw Dead
Dr. Emmett Shaw, 56, a lifelong resident and well known dentist of this city, died at his home here Friday, Feb. 7, 1930, after a week's illness.
He was a son of the late James and Josephine Shaw. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elsie Barrows Shaw, two daughters, Mrs. William Amsbary of this city and Mrs. Dewey Wallace of Columbus; a brother, Frank Shaw and a sister Mrs. John E. Robinson, both of this city.
Dr. Shaw was a member of the Presbyterian church, the Elks and Modern Woodman. The funeral was held at his late home Monday afternoon. Interment was in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 7, 1930
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Shaw, Helen K.
Mrs. Helen K. Shaw, 70, Expires Suddenly at Third Ave. Home
Death came with a shocking suddenness to Mrs. Helen Kerns Shaw this morning at her home at 454 Third Avenue. Mrs. Shaw had arisen from her bed and collapsed and was found on the floor of her room about 8:15. She was able to talk and medical assistance was summoned but an hour later she expired. A blood clot had entered her heart.
Came Home Thursday
Mrs. Shaw had undergone a major operation at the Holzer Hospital a week ago last Tuesday. She was recovering very satisfactorily, was able to be removed to her home early Thursday and seemingly continued to improve until she was found in her helpless condition.
Members of the family, including the aged mother, Mrs. Emma Gatewood Kerns, and old friends were shocked beyond description by the tragedy. Mrs. Shaw was in her 71st year having been born in this county on July 17, 1873. She was the oldest of three daughter of the late Anthony Wayne Kerns, long prominent in business , church and political circles here.
Her marriage to Lewis B. Shaw was an event of Oct. 23, 1895, and the officiating minister Rev. P. A. Baker, the outstanding figure of the Anti-Saloon League of a later decade. Mr. Shaw, a postmaster of Gallipolis and a widely known business man, died May 21, 1927.
To them eight children were born; William Wayne, who died in Cleveland in August, 1927, Lt. H. P. Shaw, retired naval officer, Nelle Shaw, field representative of Wheelan Studios of New York; Lewis H. Shaw, California; J.E. Shaw, Charleston, W. Va.; Mrs. Caroline Butterfield and Mrs. Crilla Stiverson, both at the parental home and Mrs. Sarabeth Dierker of Charleston S. C.
As already indicated, Mrs. Shaw is survived by her mother, a venerable member of the household. There is one sister, Mr. O. H. Booton of Williams, W. Va, the other sister, Mrs. James T. Johnson, dying around the turn of the century, Dr. Harry W. Shaw of New Lexington, Ohio was a brother-in-law. There are seven grandchildren.
Except for a few years in Marietta, where she was house mother of Fayer Weather Hall, a college boys dormitory, Mrs. Shaw lived in Gallipolis and was a capable, charming, beloved woman. Since childhood she had been a member of Grace Methodist Church and she was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of Daughter of Union Veterans and the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Legion Auxiliary.
The body was removed to Entaminger’s mortuary, but funeral arrangements had not been completed early this afternoon.
Mrs. Shaw’s death brings to her family, young and old alike, a loss that is irreparable and overwhelming and hundreds, who have known her and her loved ones will share, in some measure, in their bereavement.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 30, 1945
Transcribed by Marjorie Top of Page
Shaw, James W.
James Shaw Funderl Held Wednesday
James W. Shaw, age 69, died at his home in Thivener Monday and funeral services were held Wednesday in Mercerville Baptist church under Masonic direction.
He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Alice Dillon, their son Paul and brother and sisters John and Bert Shaw and Mrs. Rose Day, of Bladen, Thomas Shaw, Thivener and Mrs. Belle _____, Rio Grande.
[Note: from stone in Mercerville cemetery, Guyan Twp., 1871-1941]
Gallipolis newspaper
1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Shaw, Lawrence B.
Shaw Rites Thursday Last rites for Lawrence B. Shaw who died suddenly in Akron Sunday evening will be conducted by Rev. Earl Cremeens at the Mercerville Baptist Church Thursday at 2 PM with burial following in Ridgelawn Cemetery there by F. L. Stevers. Brief services were to be held at his late home at 11 AM today before the body...[rest cut off]
[Note: from stone b. 25 Sept 1905 - d. 30 April 1950]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount Top of Page
Funeral Thursday;
The Late L. B. Shaw
Funeral services for the late Lewis B. Shaw, former postmaster of Gallipolis, who died at his home here last Saturday, will be held at the Shaw residence, 454 Third Avenue, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be under the auspices of Rose Commandery No. 13, Knights Templar. The ritual service of the Scottish Rite will be given. The Thrice Potent Master of Ohio Consistory, Cincinnati, will be here to conduct the Scottish Rite service, when the Scottish Rite ring of Mr. Shaw will be presented to his eldest son, William Wayne Shaw, of Philadelphia.
Religious services will be conducted by Rev. A. H. Beardsley, pastor of Grace M. E. chruch, of which Mr. Shaw was a devoted member of fifty years. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery, in charge of Wetherholt and Sons.
Galliplis Tribune
May 25, 1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Shaw, Paul
Paul Shaw, 16
Victim of Accident
Paul Shaw, 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Brady Shaw of Pittsburgh, formerly of Kanauga, died in a hospital at the former place yesterday afternoon, relatives here were informed. Death was caused by an accident but the particulars were not given.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shaw, grandparents of the youth, left Kanauga this morning for Pittsburgh where the funeral and burial will be held Sunday afternoon.
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
A. H. Sheets, 85, is Claimed
A. Herschel Sheets, 85, a resident of Crown City, died at 5 a.m. today in Holzer hospital following a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Gallia county.
He was born here Feb. 4, 1880, son of the late Edward L. and Virginia Warren Sheets.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie, and a daughter.
Children who survive are Ferrell Sheets of Crown City, Mrs. Charles (Ann Elizabeth) Henderson of Ashland, Ky., Mrs. Everett (Wanda) Henderson of Crown City, and Clara Hope Sheets, at home. Three surviving brothers are A. J. Sheets of Huntington, T. W. Sheets of Columbus and Emmett Sheets of Rt. 1 Crown City. There are six grandchildren. Two sisters who preceded him in death were Mrs. Oakley (Mary) Fisher and an infant sister.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Good Hope Baptist church. Rev. Raymond Dillon will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of the F. L. Stevers Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Saturday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, March 12, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Sheets, Alba L.
Alba L. Sheets, clerk in the Gideon clothing store for nearly two years, died of pneumonia following influenza at his home, 427 Thirteenth Street [Huntington, WV] at 4 o'clock Sunday morning [Oct.27, 1918]. He had been ill nine days, but his condition did not become alarming until Friday. His wife, who was stricken about the same time he was, is now convalescent, but is still very weak. Adding to her burden of sorrow and no doubt hastening his death, their daughter contracted the disease and became so critically ill that it was deemed necessary to take her to a hospital for treatment. It was understood last night that there was but little if any improvement in the child's condition. The illness of his child and wife worried Mr. Sheets constantly and to such an extent that he seemed to give but little thought of his own battle for life.
Mr. Sheets was born in Guyan Township, Gallia County, Ohio, in June 1878 and was in his forty-first year. He was a son of Mr. & Mrs. William Jackson Sheets, both of whom are dead, the later dying but a few months ago.
Alba Sheets was married to Esta Saunders 18 years ago and she and two children, Aaron, aged 16 and Marie, aged 13, survive him. He is also survived by six brothers and three sisters, Charles E. and Miss Abigail Sheets of this city; Elmer E., London, Ohio; Thomas F. Ulysses, Ernest L Sheets and Mrs. J. M Saunders all of Guyan Township; William H., Kanauga and Mrs. Harriett Greene of Gallipolis.
Prior to moving to Huntington Mr. Sheets lived in Gallipolis and was a clerk in the A. Moch Clothing Store for five years. He had a wide acquaintance in his home county and was a well liked and worthy an. He belonged to the Baptist Church and was an active and effective worker therein. Good natured, even tempered, kind and indulgent, he was an exemplary husband and father and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all with whom he was in any way associated.
The body will be taken overland to Mercerville, Ohio, near his old home, Tuesday, arriving there at 1 o'clock. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Ira J. Sheets, a cousin. Burial in Mercerville.
Huntington Paper
Oct. 1918
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Sheets, Albert Monroe
Death of Monroe Sheets
Albert Monroe Sheets died at his home in Guyan township Tuesday July 3, 1928 at the age of 73 years. He leaves his widow and four daughters and seven sons. Mrs. Dud Halley, city, Leatha in West Virginia, Sadie and Edith of Columbus, Chauncey, Leonard, Walter, John, Monroe, Warren and Franklin.
No funeral arrangements have been made. Coleman Halley has charge of burial.
[Note: Son of John Henry Sheets No. 2 and Frances Saunders, death certificate states that he was born Jan. 6, 1855. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 5, 1928
Transcribed by Judy Free Top of Page
Sheets, Arthur E.
Arthur Eugene Sheets, 100, Neenah, WI, formerly of Gallia County, died Monday in Neenah.
Born March 18, 1883 in Ash County, NC, son of the late William and Elizabeth Jennings Sheets, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Hannah Virginia Sheets, in 1941.
Surviving are two sons, Frank of Delaware, Ohio and Harry of Neenah; three daughters, Mrs. Josie Hylton of Coalwood, WV; Mrs. Inez Wilson of Toledo and Mrs Catherine Smith of Springfield; a nephew reared in his home, Frank Brewer of Springfield and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with Rev. Novel Russell officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery [Morgan Township]. Friends may call at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Gallipolis Paper
April 12, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Sheets, Audrey Annabelle
Audrey Annabelle Sheets, the two year old daughter of Chauncey and Minnie Sheets of Route 1, died Monday morning, after a two weeks illness of Broncho-pneumonia.
The funeral was held at Mercerville Tuesday, burial in the village cemetery by undertaker Coleman Halley.
[Note: from stone at Mercerville Cemetery, Guyan Twp., Audrey A. Sheets, 1917-1919]
Gallipolis newspaper
1919
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Sheets, Brookie Lois
Mrs. Sheets is Claimed Monday
Mrs. Brookie Lois Sheets, 47, wife of Webster Sheets, Rt. 1, Crown City, died unexpectedly at noon Monday at her home, near Crown City, on State Rt. 553. Born June 24, 1918 in Gallia county, she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Ella Brumfield Halley of Crown City.
Besides the husband, she is survived by the following children: Raymond Dale, Columbus; Morris Glenn, Crown City; Mrs. Robert Brumfield, Canton; and Daniel Webster Sheets, at home; Three step-children: Mrs. Everett Sandell, Jacksonville, Fla.; Ralph Lee Sheets, Logan, O.; and Sherley E. Sheets, Cheshire; two sisters: Mrs. Roy Bickle and Mrs. Clint Farley, and two brothers: Lawrence and Homer Halley, all of Crown City.
She was a member of the Mercerville Baptist Church, where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. EST Wednesday by the Rev. Bruce Unroe, Pastor, and the Rev. Merriett Sanders. Burial will be in ______________...may call after 6 p.m. EST Tuesday at the F. L. Stevers Funeral Home at Mercerville. Pallbearers will be Garrett Watson, Dayton Williams, E. Cline, Otto Saunders, George Ralph Sheets, and John L. Belville.
[Note: Cemetery records show burial in Ridgelawn, Guyan Township]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 24, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Sheets, Darlene Alice
Darlene Alice Sheets, 95, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, at the home of her daughter, Alice Gail Thompson, with whom she made her home.
Darlene was married to Brady Sheets on February 6, 1932, in Gallia County, Ohio, and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law Cline Thompson on March 30, 2000 and by four brothers and by four sisters.
Darlene was a kind, caring, and loving mother and grandmother of her daughter Alice Gail Thompson of Grove City, OH, granddaughter, Cindy (Guy) Forsythe of Sedona AZ, greatgranddaughter Mindy (Ronald) Koshman of Galena OH; greatgrandson Tyler Forsythe of Denver CO. She is also survived by special nieces, Donna (William) Shaw and Lona Mae Sager; and nephews, special friends and care givers, Marie Kuhlman, Vickie Harvey and Dee Jones; and her favorite companion, Sugar, a West Highland terrier. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis with Rev. Gary Warner officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from noon until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Darlene's memory to Victory Baptist Church. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
The Columbus Dispatch
19 March 2005
Submitted by Eve Hughes Top of Page
Sheets, E. W.
E. W. Sheets Dead
E. W. Sheets, 76, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. E. Donalds, in this city March 6, after long illness. He leaves his daughter, a son, five brothers and several grandchildren. He was a member of Siloam church. Burial was in the Sheets cemetery.
Gallipolis paper
March 6
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Sheets, Edna
Mrs. Herbert Sheets Dies Sunday Night After Long Illness.
Mrs. Edna Sheets died Sunday evening after a long and distressing illness. She had been bedfast since November and her illness was due to a malignant ailment.
She was the wife of Herbert Sheets and is also survived by a stepson, Garrett Sheets, between whom there was a mutual devotion; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Walters, and a little granddaughter, Donna Jean Sheets. She is also survived by these aunts, Mrs. Ed Massie, Mrs. Aaron Whitaker and Miss Sue Plantz.
Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Nazarene Church with Rev. Vernon Shafer officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Sheets, Edward L., Rev
Rev. E. L. Sheets Found Dead
Rev. E. L. Sheets, 85, Mercerville, was found dead at his home Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. He had been in failing health for some time, but his sudden death was unexpected. Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, P. W. and A. J. Sheets of Huntington; A. H. Sheets of Crown City; and E. E. Sheets of Mercerville, and one daughter, Mrs. Oakley Fisher of Mercerville. A sister, Mrs. Betty Sowards lives in Lima.
Rev Sheets Funeral
Funeral services for the late Rev. Edward L. Sheets of Mercerville were held Thursday afternoon and were largely attended. The church was filled with old friends and neighbors. Intement was made in Mercerville cemetery. Rev. Sheets had long been a worker in the vineyard, having been in the Baptist ministry for fifty years.
[Note: Tombstone reads 13 July 1855 - 8 Feb 1927]
Gallipolis paper
1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Sheets, Elizabeth Ann Beaver
Widow Of G. W. Sheets Passes
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Sheets, widow of George W. Sheets, died yesterday at her home at Crown City succumbing to the infirmities incident to her 82 years and complications.
Six sons and two daughters survive: James W. Sheets, Crown City; Alonzo, Plainvill, O.; Perry, whereabouts unknown; Denney and Chauncey, Crown City R. D.; Emza, at home; Mrs. Amanda King and Mrs. Nettie Kingery, Milton, W. Va. A sister and brother also survive: Brice Beaver, who lives this side of Thivener, and Mrs. Susan Saunders, Mercerville. George W. Sheets, the husband, died six years ago.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 o'clock today at Crown City M. E. church, in charge of Rev. Earl Cremeens. Burial there by Stevers.
[Note: Daughter of Michael Beaver and Elizabeth Sheets, death certificate states that she was born Jun. 01, 1855.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, Sept. 9, 1937
Transcribed by Judy Free Top of Page
Sheets, Ernest Leroy
Ernest L. Sheets Died At 8 A.M. At Hospital Here
Funeral is Set For 2 Wednesday At Mercerville
Mr. Ernest Leroy Sheets, former O. H. E. attendant, who roomed at 1145 Second Ave., died at 8 o'clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital. He had been treated there for a grave heart condition, having entered the hospital three weeks ago and having also been patient there in June. He was 70 years old.
A native of Guyan Twp., Mr. Sheets had been employed at the O. H. E. two different periods aggregating about 30 years. He was a son of Jack and Melvina Sheets and was born and reared back of Mercerville. His birthdate was March 20, 1874.
Son Flies Home
In 1900 he married Iva Augusta Saunders of Leaper and she died July 13, 1942. His health began to fail noticeably soon after her death. Except for the years spent here, they lived on their farm. Six children were born to them and the following survive: Shipfitter 1-c Robert Sheets who three weeks ago was transferred from the east coast to Seattle, Wash., and who arrived here Saturday evening after a plan trip to Dayton; Donald Sheets and Mrs. Delmas Baughman, Columbus and Mrs. Harold Smith, Gallipolis. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Harriet Green of Columbus, Mrs. Abbie Davey and William H. Sheets, Gallipolis. There are three grandchildren, Robert Harold Smith, who is in the armed services in Britain or France, and Jimmy and Patty Baughman.
Mr. Sheets was a member of the Mercerville Baptist Church. He was a reserved, gentle, kindly sort of man, who was idolized by his children and respected and esteemed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 Wednesday at the Mercerville church, with Rev. Earl Cremeans in charge. Interment there by C. R. Halley.
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Sheets, Eura
Eura Sheets, 78, died at the home of his son, Truman Sheets, at Rocky Fork in Guyan Township today[?]. Time of death was set at 5:30 a.m. He had been ill for about two years.
The deceased was born to Mr. & Mrs. Gary Sheets of the same address. Both parents are deceased. Mr. Sheets was married to Nellie Sheets, but the latter passed away around three years ago.
Surviving are sons Paul, Huntington; Truman, Crown City; Clinton, Columbus; Milford, Gallipolis and a daughter Mrs. Hollis Fowler, Albuquerque, N.M. Two brothers[only one named] and a sister survive, Mrs. Bertha McComas, Huntington; and Herbert, Gallipolis.
Funeral services were held at the Mercerville Baptist Church 2 p.m. Wednesday and interment was at Ridgelawn Cemetery, C.R. Halley was in charge of the services.
[Note: Death Certificate..Eura Otis Sheets born March 11, 1874; died April 21, 1952; aged 78 years. Parents Gary W. Sheets and Eliza Ann Martt.]
Gallipolis Paper
April 1952
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Sheets, Eva
Miss Eva Sheets, 50, died at 10;30 AM today at her home on Route 7 above Crown City after an illness of six years. Her father, A. C Sheets, step-mother, and two of her sisters, Vivian of Detroit
and Faye Unroe of Dayton, were with her. Funeral services will be announced by F. L. Stevers.
Born Aug. 1, 1899, on the same Crown City route on which she died, the decedent was a daughter of Alfonso C. Sheets and the late Vesta Warren Sheets.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Sunday in the Mercerville Baptist Church, of which she had been a member for 30 years, with the Rev. Earl Cremeens officiating, and the Rev. Charles W. Lusher assisting. Burial will be in the old Mercerville Cemetery by F. L. Stevers.
[Note from stone: 01 Aug 1899 - 1949]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Jean Yount Top of Page
Sheets, George Riley
George Sheets Dies Suddenly
George Riley Sheets, 84, died at his home near Crown City at 10:15 a.m., Sunday. His death came suddenly while he was walking in the yard at the family home.
Mr. Sheets was a lifelong resident of the county where he engaged in farming and worked as a carpenter. He was the son of Brice H. and Sarah S. Sanders Sheets, both deceased.
Mr. Sheets was twice married. His first wife was Lesta Fellure who died in 1913. Two children of that union survive, Mrs. Minnie Massie, Gallipolis, and Mrs. H. L. Garlic, Crown City. A son, Clarence, died in 1920, and two children died in infancy.
His second marriage was to the former Maude Wallace and she survives along with the following children: Harry, Roy and Mrs. Charlotte Swindler, all of Columbus; Mrs. Mabel Cline and George Ralph, both of Crown City. There are 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Three surviving sisters are Mrs. Lorena Wallace, Wilkesville, Mrs. Lona Fellure, Gallipolis and Mrs. Arthur Rose, Northup.
The body will be taken to the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home Monday afternoon where friends may call after 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Mercerville Baptist Church at 2 p.m., Tuesday with Rev. Earl Cremeans officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery under the direction of the Stevers Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 11, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Sheets, Gory J.
Gory Sheets of Guyan Township Passes Away
Six Of His 11 Children Had Part In World War--Body Taken to Entsminger's
Gory J. Sheets, a native of Guyan Township, died at the Holzer Hospital just before 11 o'clock today. He was brought to the hospital several days ago and had been in distressing health, mental and physical, for two or three years. His home address was Crown City R.D..
Six of Mr. Sheet's sons saw service in the World War, a fact much publicized during and after that great conflict and it was a greater contribution of that sort than could be claimed by any other Gallia County parent.
Prior to that war, Mr. Sheets was once the Democratic nominee for Sheriff and in that campaign a local paper characterized him as "the Tall Hickory of Guyan".
There are five children besides the soldier sons, the eleven being Arthur, Floyd, Dennis, Marshall, Russell, Webster and Grover Sheets, Laura Haskins, Eunice Belville, Nancy Thompson and Crystal Foster.
During the noon hour the body was removed from the hospital to the Entsminger Mortuary.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Sept. 25, 1939
Sheets Rites Are Set For 2 [P.M.] Wednesday
Decedent Had Five Sons (Instead of Six) And Two Sons-in-Law In World War
Funeral services for Gory J. Sheets will be held at the Entsminger Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Wednesday and will be conducted by Paul Haskins, Principal of the Reinersville Schools. Interment will be made in Mound Hill and pallbearers will be selected from the grandsons. Mr. Sheets, whose death at 11 o'clock Monday was mentioned in yesterday's paper, would have been 76 years old on Oct. 3. He was born in 1863 in Guyan Township, a son of John Sheets.
His wife was Nancy Johnson Sheets, who died a number of years ago, their marriage date was in 1885.
The Tribune erred in crediting decedent with being the father of six World War soldiers. He had five sons and two sons-in-law in that conflict: Jasper and Aaron Sheets, now dead; Floyd, Arthur and Marshall, who are still living as are the soldier sons-in-law, Stanley Haskins of Cheshire and Stanley Belville of Crown City.
Mr. and Mrs. Sheets were the parents of 14 children. The oldest, Emmett, was killed when but 14 in a sawmill explosion. Besides the three who have died and the three living soldiers sons named and the two daughters indicated, there are surviving Dennis, Russell, Webster and Grover Sheets, Nancy Thompson and Crystal Foster.
And there are two surviving brothers, Jack Sheets of Gallipolis and Noah Sheets of Huntington.
[Note: Parents..John and Laura D. Sheets. Married Dec. 9, 1885 in Gallia Co.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sept. 26, 1939
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Sheets, Grover Monroe
Grover Monroe Sheets, 74, Crown City, died at 4:15 a.m. Friday in Holzer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the past several years.
Born Aug. 31, 1908, in Crown City, son of the late James and Sarah Shriver Sheets, he was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Crown City Methodist Church.
He was twice married, first to Lottie Bush on Oct. 18, 1948, who preceded him in death on Dec. 6, 1975, and to Rosalie Daniels, who survives, on April 2, 1982. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Susan White of Athalia, Mrs. Virginia Lewis of Proctorville, Mrs. Wilma Finley of Gallipolis and Mrs. Carolyn Unroe of Crown City; three stepsons, Ronald Cox of Silver Springs, Colo., Gerald Cox of Mount Sterling, and Stephen Cox of Lancaster; two stepdaughters Mrs. Donna Gersper Grove City and Mrs. Rosetta Nelson of Crown City; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Ira of Crown City, and Shirley of Gallipolis; and three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Thivener and Mrs. Clara Holstein, both of Crown City, an Mrs. Pluma Caldwell of Gallipolis. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and brother.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Military graveside rites will be held by VFW Post 4464 and American Legion Lafayette Post 27.
Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 5, 1983
Transcribed by J. Farley
Sheets, Hannah Virginia
Mrs. Sheets, 56, Passes At Home In Morgan Tp.
Funeral Service To Be Held There 2 Wednesday
Mrs. Hannah Virginia Sheets, 56, wife of Eugene Sheets, died at 5 o'clock this morning at their home in the Eno community (Vinton R.D.). Death was ascribed to pnewmonia, which followed the flu.
This family moved to Gallia county from McDowell county (Welch), W. Va., five years ago.
Mrs. Sheets is survived by her husband and these seven children : William and Frank Sheets and Mrs. Josie Hylton, all of McDowell county; Mrs. Mabel Wildman, Harry Sheets, Mrs. Anna Wilson, all of this county; Catherine, at home; and Frank Brewer who was reared from babyhood in the Sheets home. There are two sisters; Mrs. Maggie Barr and Mrs. Vina Hash, both of Bidwell, R. D.
Funeral services will be held at 2 Wednesday at the residence with Rev. Howard Williams in charge. Burial in Miller cemetery by Butler-McCoy.
[Note: from stone in Miller cemetery, Morgan Twp., 1885-1941]
Gallipolis newspaper
1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Sheets, Ira Jackson
Rev. Ira J. Sheets, Beloved Minister, Passes Suddenly
Rev. Ira J. Sheets, elderly and beloved Missionary Baptist minister, died suddenly at 7 o'clock last evening at his home between Thivener and Mercerville in Harrison tp. His death was due to a heart weakness of long standing and came about under circumstances such as he had oft foretold. Mr. Sheets had driven in the cows from the pasture and called to his daughter-in-law, Mrs. I. H. Sheets, to come and help with the milking. When she went out to comply with this summons, she did not see him at first but presently found him lying in a shed, dead.
Native of Guyan
Decedent was born Feb. 22, 1857, on Johns Creek, in Guyan tp., his age being 81 years, 2 months, 10 days. He was a son of Brice H. and Samantha Wilcoxen Sheets. Educated in the common schools, he turned to the ministry as a young man. He was a lifelong member of Siloam church and had served as a pastor in Gallia and Lawrence counties and in West Virginia for half a century.
On June 9, 1875, he married Martha Ann Fillinger, also a native of Guyan tp., who survives. To them were born 11 children, of whom 10 are living: Mrs. Brady Shaw, Mrs. L. A. Stevers, Chauncey and Claudie Sheets, all of Crown City routes; I. H. Sheets, Mercerville; Leonard and Wilbur Sheets and Mrs. Henry Fellure, Gallipolis; Okey Sheets, Huntington, and Garrett Sheets of Sharon, Pa., the oldest of the group. Oden, oldest of the 11, died about 30 years ago. Also surviving are two brothers and three sisters: Silas H., Huntington; A. C. Sheets, Guyan tp.; Mrs. Nancy Hineman and Mrs. Emma Bevan, both living on Crown City rural routes, and Mrs. Etta McCall of this city.
Mr. Sheets participated in the funeral of James R. Gothard on Sunday. Though frail, he had been about as well as usual; hence his passing will come as a shock to countless friends and brings an irreparable loss to his family and community and church and county. His home in recent years, it may be added, was the home of the late Clint Porter.
Funeral services will be held at the Mercerville church at 2 o'clock Thursday, with Rev. Earl Cremeens and Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Interment will be made by Stevers.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, May 03, 1938
Transcribed by Judy Free Top of Page
Sheets, Iva Augusta
Long Illness Ends for Mrs. Ernest L. Sheets Here
Dies at Home at 7:15 Monday Evening---Funeral Thursday
Mrs. Iva Augusta Sheets, wife of Ernest L. Sheets, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday at the family home at 1026 Second Avenue after a long and distressing illness. She would have been 63 years old August 21.
Mrs. Sheets' health had been failing for some time and in May she was taken to the Holzer Hospital for observation. An operation revealed the trouble was of a malignant nature and was beyond medical aid. She was returned to her home and while her family and friends knew she could not recover, she was tenderly cared for and her death, when it came, was a grievous shock.
Mrs. Sheets was born at Leaper, the daughter of Robert and Susan Alford Saunders. She was married in 1900 and was the mother of six children. The two oldest, Artie Mabel and Myrtle May, died in infancy and the two sons and two daughters, who with her husband survive are Belva, wife of Harold Smith, Ernestine who is Mrs. Delmas Baughman, Robert J and Donald Sheets. All are residents of this city, except the son, Robert, who enlisted in the Navy in May and is stationed at Charleston, SC. He has been permitted to make frequent visits home and came Sunday so was here at the last.
She also leaves three grandchildren, Robert Harold Smith, 18, Patty and Jimmy Baughman, age 4 and 2 years, respectively; five brothers, Samuel R., John S., Grover, Charles and Stanley Saunders, all of this county and a sister, Mrs. Noah McDaniel of Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Sheets will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother and in return she received a full measure of love and devotion from her family.
The body will be removed from Entsminger's Mortuary to the home Wednesday morning and short services will be held there Thursday at 1 p.m. Further services will be held at 2 o'clock at the Mercerville Church of which she was a a member. Rev. Earl Cremeens, assisted by Rev. Jennings Cremeens, will officiate and burial will follow in the Mercerville Cemetery.
[Note: Stone shows 1879-1942.....Death Certificate says born Aug. 21, 1879; Died: July 13, 1942]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Sheets, Lester L.
Lester Sheets Dies On Friday
Lester L. Sheets, 75, Kyger, died in Holzer Hospital at 10:55 a.m., Friday. He had been in failing health for about a year and had been a patient in the hospital on three different occasions. His death was caused by a malignant condition.
Mr. Sheets had been an employe for years with the Banks-Miller wholesale hardware firm, and had moved to this county in 1946 from Carrollton. He was a native of Henry county, Ind., where he was born Aug. 30, 1879, the son of the late Granville and Amanda Sanders Sheets.
Mr. Sheets was twice married and his second wife, the former Marie Burn ver Steeg, whom he married in 1936, survives. Three children who survive from the first previous marriage are Granville D. Sheets, William Boyd Sheets and Miss Dorothy D. Sheets, all of Charleston, W. Va. One step-daughter, Mrs. John W. Brown, of Charleston, and five grandchildren also survive.
The deceased was a member of the Masonic order at Cheshire and the Elks lodge of Charleston. He was a communicant of the Congregational Christian Church at Little Kyger and funeral services will be held there at noon Monday. Rev. Cecil Leek of Hillsboro will officiate. Burial will be made in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals.
Friends may call at Miller’s on Sunday. The casket will be taken to the church at 11 a.m. Monday where it will be open until 11:45.
The Gallia Times
Saturday, June 4, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Sheets, Lorena
Lorena Sheets, 22 And Ross Child Die In Burning Of Davis Home
Little Daughter Of Rural Mail Carrier Heroically Saved
Two lives were lost when fire destroyed the home of Rural Mail Carrier and Mrs. William M. Davis at Bladen after 8:30 o’clock this morning. The dead are their daughter, Mrs. Lorena Sheets, 22, wife of Kenneth Sheets, and their grandson, Rodgers Ross, who would have been four years old next February.
Mrs. Sheets is believed to have perished while looking for her little nephew. She was last seen when she came to a second-story window carrying her youngest sister, Linda Joyce Davis, aged five. She thrust the child through a window to a roof from which she was soon carried to the ground on a ladder.
Little Boy Vanishes
But a moment before, the boy had run downstairs and into the kitchen and told his grandmother he was choking. Then he suddenly disappeared and may have run into the inferno.
The father, who was unhurt and is believed to have been coming from his farm back of the village when the fire broke out, wrapped the little girl in a blanket and rushed her to the Holzer Hospital without attempting any remedial action. (A wise thing to do, hospital physicians said later). Then he hurried back to his distressed family.
The girl’s right arm and right leg were severely burned and there were seared splotches on her body, said Dr. Paul C. Foster. At 11 o’clock she seemed to be comfortable and her recovery is confidently expected. At noon, it was learned that Mrs. Sheet’s body and a large section of the torso of the child had been recovered.
The destroyed home was on of the best in the village. It was a large two-story frame building and stood across the road from Neal’s store. It was erected by Mr. Davis soon after the course of the road wa changed through Bladen.
Mrs. Sheets, who had been working in Detroit, had come in the parental home Tuesday, a neighbor told The Tribune. Her husband was said to be with his parents near Mercerville.
After Mrs. Sheets lifted her sister through the window she turned back, presumably in quest of the Ross child, and was not seen again.
Linda Joyce, on reaching the nearby roof, was urged to jump into the outstretched arms of Dan Klingensmith, who lives next door, but she was afraid to make the leap. Thereupon Mr. Klingensmith rushed home and brought a ladder to the scene, The Tribune heard.
The Ross child was a son of Roy Ross, who has been in Columbus lately; and the latter is a son of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Ross, who lived on Swan Creek back of Bladen.
Davises have two sons in the armed services.
The entire community was shocked by the dual tragedy, for everyone thereabouts knows and esteems the mail carrier and his wife and their family. The head of the family is a brother of Dr. Walter S. Davis, former county commissioner.
Gallipolis Tribune
Undated, mid-1940s
Transcribed by Lew Casey Top of Page
Sheets, Nancy
IN MEMORY
On Saturday, March 1st, the death angel quietly entered the home of G.J. Sheets and took from their midst a dear companion, loving mother and a kind friend.
Nancy Johnson Sheets, daughter of A.J. and Diana Johnson, was born Sept. 5, 1866 and departed this world at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 26 days. She was married to Cory J. Sheets, December 10, 1885. To this union were born the following children: Arthur, Russell and Crystal at home; Floyd of N.Y.; Marshall of Gallipolis; Dennis, Cheshire; Webster and Grover, Crown City; Mrs. Stanley Haskins, Cheshire; Mrs Stanley Easville[?] Crown City and Mrs. Aaron Thompson, Proctorville; Emmett, Jasper and Aaron having preceded her to the Great Beyond. Besides a loving companion and children she leaves twenty-four grandchildren; two brothers, three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
She was converted in early life and remained true to her profession until death. Nancy, as we all knew her, was the pride of her home and a friend to everyone. The night was never too dark, nor the weather too bad for her to go anywhere to help someone in need.
There is a vacancy in the home that never can be filled and the sorrowing hearts can only be comforted by God's Holy Spirit. Just a short while before her departure she remarked to a friend that she belonged to Jesus and had her faith staid on him. She said, tell my children to do right and Heaven is theirs. She also told her daughter that her robe was washed white in the blood of the lamb.
May these words be treasured in your hearts loved ones dear, There will be no tears in Heaven, |
[Note: Death Certificate shows that she passed May 1, 1930...Parents: Father Andrew Johnson; mother Diana Rankins....she was buried at Mound Hill]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Sheets, Nellie
Sad Death of Mrs. Nellie Sheets
Mrs. Nellie Sheets was born Aug 14, 1892 died Sept. 7, 1911, aged 19 years and 24 days. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Notter of Lecta, and was married to Homer Sheets October ?0, 1910. She leaves to mourn her loss father, mother, two sisters and two brothers, her husband and baby 2 weeks old and many other relatives and a host of friends, who will greatly miss her. Her death was due to typhoid fever which came upon her unexpectedly. She bore her sickness patiently and never was known to murmur or complain until the end drew very near. Then she said she did not know she was going to die but she was ready to go, and with a smile on her face she passed gently away.
She was a member of the U.B. Church at Walnut Ridge and lived a consistent christian life, for nine years. Nellie was a fine young lady, an obedient daughter, a loving companion and good mother. Her many friends will greatly miss her as she always had a bright smile and a good word for all she knew.
The funeral was held at Walnut Ridge Friday afternoon conducted by Revs. Ira Sheets and William Crippen. Burial at Walnut Ridge by undertaker Myers of Sandfork.
Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday Sept. 13, 1911
Vol 93, No 85
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Sheets, Noah
Noah Sheets, 74, Monument Man, Died Yesterday
Rites To Be Held At Huntington At 1:30 [p.m.] Sunday
Noah Sheets, 74, a native of Guyan Township, died yesterday in a Huntington hospital. He had been in ill health for months and The Tribune had mentioned the fact of his recent admittance to a hospital.
Mr. Sheets was the owner of the Noah Sheets Granite Works, formerly at Third Avenue and 25 1/2 Street, but now in Guyandotte, and was a widely known man.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 (slow time) Sunday at the Cavendish Funeral Home with Dr. William M. McMurray, Pastor of the Baptist Temple, officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Raymond Sheets, O.S. Sheets, Leonard Sheets, A.J. Sheets, Frank McBride and Everett Saunders. Honorary pallbearers will be A.A. Bostic, J.L. Poling and nephews of Mr. Sheets.
Mr. Sheets was a son of the late John and Frances C. Sanders Sheets and was born Sept. 29, 1869. He located in Huntington and engaged in the monument business before he was old enough to vote. He operated the works that bore his name for the last 23 years. Before his last illness he came to Gallipolis and other points in the county quite frequently and was a striking looking man, exceedingly tall and broad-shouldered and possessing other Lincolnesque lineaments.
He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics.
Surviving are two sons, Corbett Sheets of Crown City and George Sheets of California; two granddaughters, Mrs. Catherine Pullen of Huntington and Georgiana Sheets of Crown City; one grandson, Noah Sheets of Crown City and a great-grandchild.
[Note: Death Certificate: Died Jan 7, 1944 at age 74 years, 3 months and 7 days of age]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Also submitted by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Sheets, Noah O..
Noah O. Sheets, 60, of Route 1 Crown City, died Tuesday in Crown City. He was a farmer. Born Jan. 21, 1927 in Guyan Township to the late Corbett and Edith Harrison Sheets.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Taylor Sheets, whom he married Jan. 16, 1956; one son, Steve Sheets, Crown City; a daughter, Teresa Sheets and a step-daughter, Lynda Lamm, both of Crown City; five grandchildren, and one great grandson; one brother, Ona E. Sheets of Gallipolis. He was also preceded in death by one son and two sisters.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, from Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Rev. Warren Woodyard officiating. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home
Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.
Gallipolis Tribune
June 3, 1987
Transcribed by J. Farley
Sheets, Pauline Clark
Pauline Clark Sheets, 91, Gahanna, formerly of Gallia County, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born April 28, 1917 in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey L. and Ruth Elliot Johnson. Retired seamstress from Columbus State Hospital and former member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Columbus, New Life Church, Gahanna, Faith Baptist Church, Rodney, OH and currently member of the Mercerville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands John Swindler, Charles Clark and Henry Sheets; son John Swindler and grandson Greg Swindler; two sisters and five brothers. Surviving is daughter Annette (Jack) Maxwell, Gahanna, four grandsons, Joel (Sumeeta) Maxwell, Josh Maxwell, John Maxwell, Gill Swindler, daughter-in-law Mary Kay Swindler, Overland Park KS; sisters Tressa Cremeens, Gallipolis; Adaline (Edmund) D'Andrea, Columbus; and Barbara (Michael) Huber, Philadelphia PA; brothers Merrill (Jane Anne) Johnson, Gallipolis, Bill Joe Johnson, Gallipolis.
Funeral services 3 p.m. Sunday September 14, 2008 at Cremeens Funeral Chapel, 75 Grape St., Gallipolis, Pastor Tom Clark and Pastor Ray Whitmer officiating; interment in the Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com
The Columbus Dispatch
September 11, 2008
Submitted by Eve Hughes Top of Page
Sheets, Ruth
OBITUARY
Human ties were never made to be kept; but made to be broken. Once again our hearts are made sad, but God saw fit to send his death angel to this world and take one whom all loved.
Mrs. Ruth (Smith) Sheets, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Smith, was born Feb. 4, 1914; departed this life May 8, 1943; 29 years, 2 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage to Mr. Vernon Sheets on Dec. 6, 1936.
Her illness had been a duration of 17 months. She was a brave soldier during her illness and everything was done for her within medical power, but God needed her in his Kingdom so therefore, we feel she is far happier than we could imagine.
She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband and mother and father, five sisters and four brothers; Mr. Gallias Smith of Portsmouth, VA; Mr. Sterling Smith of Columbus, OH; Mr. Carl Smith, Mrs. Jack Davis, Mrs. Pearl Elliott, Mrs. Wayne Sheets, Mrs. Rader McDaniel, Mrs. James W. Taylor and Mr. Paul Smith; all of Gallipolis and a host of other friends and relatives.
[Note: Stone- Mound Hill Cemetery]
Gallipolis Paper
May 8, 1943
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Sheets, Samantha Wilcoxen
Mrs. Samantha Sheets, widow of the late Brice H. Sheets, died at the home of her son A. C. Sheets, on Route 1, Saturday morning, July 19. Her death was the result of chronic nephritis from which she had been a sufferer for a long time.
Mrs. Sheets was born in Carroll Co., Ohio, May 21, 1834, and was in the 86th year of her age. She was married to Brice H. Sheets, April 29, 1855. She was the daughter of Henry and Nancy Leggett Wilcoxen. Her husband preceded her several years ago and since his death, she has been living among her children, to whom she was greatly attached.
The following children survive her: Rev. Ira J. Sheets, Elza Sheets and Mrs. Ettie McCall of Gallipolis; Mrs. Emma Bevan of Akron, Ohio; Silas Sheets of Huntington, W.Va., and Mrs. John Hineman and A. C. Sheets of Crown City. She was the mother of ten children, three of whom having preceded her to the great beyond. They were Celestia, who died in infancy, Mrs. Sarah F. Smith and Mrs. Paulina Hineman. She has one brother living, William Wilcoxen of Mercerville and one sister, Mrs. J. L. Fillinger of Crown City. She had fifty-two grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.
She had been a devoted member of the Siloam Baptist Church since early in her life and the last of the charter members of that organization. She was a kind and affectionate mother and wife and was loved by every one.
The funeral was held at Mercerville, Sunday evening and the sermon was preached by Rev. E. L. Sheets. Burial in the Mercerville Cemetery, conducted by undertaker, Coleman R. Halley.
The family and friends wish to extend their many thanks to the people who assisted them throughout the sickness of this noble christian lady.
The Gallia Times
Wednesday, July 23, 1919
Transcribed by Judy Free Top of Page
Sheets, Samuel H.
MURDER AT HELL'S HALF ACRE
Last Friday evening, a fight occurred at Hell's Half Acre, or Rankin's Point, a short distance above Millersport, between two young fellows named Symmes and Chapman. When the altercation had concluded, Symmes went to Soward's Grocery where the proprietor was having a big drunk in commeneration of his birthday. A warrant was procured for Symmes' arrest, and the constable went to the grocery, taking with him Samuel Sheets, an assistant. They made the arrest and started away with Symmes, when some of the crowd rushed from the house, shouting, "Let's kill them and get Symmes away." One of the crowd struck the constable and knocked him down. Samuel Sheets, the assistant, was struck on the head with a sling shot, and also severely cut with a knife. The wounds on the back of the head were so severe that Sheets died from their effects in fifteen minutes afterward. An inquest was held over the body, and a verdict rendered in accordance with these facts. Dr. Hall, of Millersport, assisted at the examination. Jesse Williams, Lew. Williams, and Symmes, and Mat. Crawford, said to be the principal assailants, were arrested. The affair occurred just over the line in Gallia County. Sheets, the murdered man, is said to have been a quiet, industrious farmer and was just coming to the river when he was called upon to assist in the arrest. Jesse Williams and Lew. Williams, father and son, were released on bail. Symmes and Crawford are now in the Gallipolis jail. Whiskey was the sole cause of the affair. After the man was killed, Sowards kept on celebrating his birthday. It would be a better thing to celebrate a few death days up there.
[Note: Date of death 22 Jul 1870. Samuel H. Sheets, born 1821, was the son of John H. Sheets and Susannah Henry. Grandparents were George Sheets, Sr. and John and Rebecca Henry.]
Ironton Register, Ironton, Ohio
28 Jul 1870
Submitted by Judy Righthouse Free, ggg-granddaughter Top of Page
Sheets, Ulysses [note: see also obituary information for Gilbert Davis]
Ulysses Sheets Dies Week After Entering Columbus Penitentary
Ulysses G. Sheets, 75, succumbed to pneumonia early Saturday night at the Ohio Penitentiary to which he had been committed just a week before for the killing of Gilbert Davis. A deaf mute since childhood this eccentric man had been in the spotlight of publicity from the time he shot Davis, his neighbor, until a day long hearing to determine his sanity en (missing words).. a plea of guilty of manslaughter was entered in his behalf on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Bring Body Home
Shortly before that he had been brought back here for trial after having been kept under observation for a month at the Lima Hospital for Insane. After his return, officers and relatives noted that he had failed physically and that verdict was confirmed when Dr. N. Howard Foster examined the prisoner on the day he was taken to Columbus, Dec. 28.
Ernest Sheets of upper Second Avenue, a brother of the decedent, accompanied Undertaker C.R. Halley of Mercerville to Columbus this morning to bring back the body.
Ulysses Grant Sheets was a son of William Jackson Sheets and was born and reared on Johns Creek in Guyan Township. At the time of the homicide at the foot of Mill Creek St. relatives were quoted as saying that Sheets was accidentally struck on the head with an ax wielded by his oldest brother, Frank, when Ulysses was but six or seven years old and that the blow destroyed his power of speech and hearing. At the sanity inquest the evidence indicated this accident occurred when Ulysses was but one or two or three years old.
He never learned and possibly could not have been taught the deaf and dumb alphabet. But he developed his own crude signs and signals by which he could express himself after a fashion to those who knew him best.
Despite his affliction, Ulysses made himself useful for many years. He used to do farm work of various kinds and for a number of years was employed as a cook by Miller Bros when they were engaged in road-building. Harry M. Miller was his guardian.
The shooting of Gilbert Davis was one of the most shocking tragedies occurring here in years.
Davis had returned home from the Marietta plant, where he was employed, about 5 o'clock in the evening of August 18, he and family then occupying a few rooms in the rear of Gus Gabrielli's house at First Ave. and Mill Creek St. Sheets, who with his sister, Abagail Davey, occupied the five front rooms of the same house, met Davis in the side yard. Sheets, toting a 22 caliber rifle began to gesticulate wildly and angrily and then fired at close range. Davis died at 5:30 at the Holzer Hospital, less than five minutes. The bullet had penetrated his right arm, entered his heart and presumably severed an artery after he had been rushed there in the police car.
Mary Welch lived on the second floor of the big house.
Sheets later made it known that he had spent several sleepless nights worrying over efforts that were being made to evict him and his sister and he blamed Davis for these efforts.
Gilbert Davis
Davis is survived by his widow, the former Marjorie Rutherford and two small sons, Ronnie 7 and Larry 3. Davis weighed about 220 pounds and was one of the greatest athletes Gallia County had produced. In the 1920s and 1930s he was widely known as a baseball pitcher. He played on professional teams in West Virginia, then with the Columbus Senators and for several seasons with Peoria of the Three-I League. From Peoria, he went to Cincinnati to join the Reds and was with the Big League team about four months. Thereafter, he played here and at Parkersburg and with other Ohio Valley Teams.
[Note: Death Certificate... Sheets born June 19, 1867 Gallia County; died Dec. 26, 1942 Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio...age 75 years, 5 months and 7 days of age. Parents: William J. Sheets and Melvina Johnson. Burial: Mercerville Cemetery]
[Note: Death Certificate....Davis born Dec. 7, 1906; died Aug 18, 1942. Parents: Noah Davis and Estella Swisher. Burial Bulaville Cemetery]
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Sheets, Vesta
Mrs. Alfonso Sheets Dies
Mrs. Alfonso Sheets died suddenly Monday morning, Jan. 28, 1935, at the family home in Guyan township. Funeral services were held Wednesday with burial at Mercerville. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Ira J. Sheets and Rev. Caudill of the 20th Street Baptist church of Huntington, with six of her sons serving as pall bearers.
Mrs. Sheets was a splendid Christian woman, long active in church affairs and was clerk of the Gallia Baptist association, and of the Mercerville Baptist church.
She was born April 13, 1873, a daughter of John L. and Lavina Clark Warren. On Sept. 6, 1893, she and Mr. Sheets were married. The husband and these children survive: Garland of Portsmouth, Mrs. Earl Unroe of Dayton, Eva, Harold and Haskell, twins, Merrill, Mrs. Lawrence Horn, Roscoe, Vivian and Robert. A daughter, Mrs. Charles Hughes, died several years ago.
There are two surviving brothers, Vergil and Vance Warren, and a sister, Mrs. Robt. Varner.
[Note: From Stone - Vesta Sheets 1873 - 1935]
Gallipolis paper
Jan. 1935
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Sheets, Vesta Warren
What is a home without a Mother? What are all the joys we meet? When her loving smile no longer Greets the coming of our feet?
Thus again does the grim reaper take from our midst a loving mother. Vesta Warren Sheets born April 13, 1873, the daughter of John L. and Lavina Clark-Warren. With her passing this moral life on Jan. 28, 1935 at the age of 61 years, leaves her three viz.; Virgil, Vamce and Mrs. Robt. Varner of this family.
On Sept 6, 1893 she united in holy marriage with A.C. Sheets and they walked together life's pathway 42 years, to share each others burden, joy, sorrow, truimph or defeat, near flinching but always a constant faithful companion to the heart broken husband.
There came to bless this union twelve children, an infant and Maudelle preceeded her to that eternal peace, while six stalwart sons; Garland of Portsmouth, Harold, Haskel and Merill of Huntington, Roscoe of Charleston, and Robert at home, and four loving daughters, Mrs. Earl Unrue of Dayton,. Mrs. Lawrence Horn of Crooksville, Eva, and Vivan at home., 12 grandchildren 1 great-grand child are left to mourn her going.
Soon after Mrs. Mrs. Sheets' marriage she felt that Christ should be the head her home that life would not be worth while without Him; she accepted Him as her personal Saviour, joined the Mercerville Baptist church and lived constantly by his precepts and example. Mrs. Sheets was faithful to her convictions, accepted and fulfilled many important offices in church affairs, being at the time of her death, clerk of Gallia Baptist Associations and of her home church.
When the pillars of her church began to fall around her she accpeted their burdens and strived to keep alive the embers of faith that Christ might be given to the dying world. Her voice in "The old village choir" and in prayer her influence for good and righteousness will be sadly missed by her old home church.
Mrs Sheets was a mother to every neighboring urchin, to every wayward child, a friend indeed to every troubled home; to the destitute and homeless, she visted the sick, helped the lame and vertiably accepted His command of "Feed my sheep."
The hospitality of her home was so generous that it was noted for its gatherings of young and old alike to sing the songs of Our Redeemer.
So great was her mother's love in her home that she almost idolized her children; and they in turn worshipped at mother's altar. Her teachings, her kindness, her love to them will always be their gems on which their mind days of life was beautiful to behold. Their thoughts of mother will always be deep and sacred reverence.
If maternal love held all men bound, how beautiful this world would be. Whenever it was in her power to guide the footsteps of those about her, they where in paths of goodness and truth. From out her heart had cast every grudge, banished every unkind thought, put away personal prejudice and her soul was pure as the gleam of the calm blue heavens-She wore the stainless garment for her Risen Christ.
And as the western hills obscures life's sun she sleeps secure in a promise of a never ending day.
A precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boon of his love has given
And though the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in heaven.
Gallipolis Paper
January 28, 1935
Transcribed by Virginia Moses
Sheets, Virginia
Mrs. Virginia Sheets Dead
Mrs.Virginia Sheets, widow of Rev. E.L Sheets, died at her home in Guyan Township Tuesday evening, May 31, 1932. Funeral services were held at Mercerville Thursday afternoon. A son, A.Judson Sheets, lives in Huntington and another son, Provy W., resides in Columbus.
[Note: She is buried in Mercerville Cemetery, Guyan Township]
Gallipolis Paper
May,1932
Transcribed by F.K. Brown