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Tanner, Catherine

     Mrs. Catherine Tanner, of Cora, Ill. with typhoid fever, died Tuesday morning. She was about 60 years of age, and was the widow of the late William G. Tanner. She leaves one son, William, residing at Hickory P. O., W. Va., and two daughters, Mrs. James Perdue, residing near Rio Grande, and Mrs John J. Jones, of Cora. The funeral and burial occurred at Old Pine Church, Wednesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 15, 1899
Transcribed by Karen Strojin                                                                        Top of Page

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Tanner, Emma Jones

RIO GRANDE RESIDENT DEAD AT 96
     MRS. EMMA JONES TANNER, 96 a life long resident of the Rio Grande area, died at 4:30 a m today at Holzer Hospital. She had been in failing health for 16 years, and her condition had been serious since registering at hospital eight days ago.
     Mrs Tanner was born at Thurman on March 7 1866 , the daughter of the late Daniel W and Mary Davis Jones.Her marriage was to R.H. Tanner, who preceded her in death in Febuary 1988. They were married in Gallipolis Sept, 3 1888.
     Three children who survive are R Merlin Tanner of Cleveland, Mrs Tom (Ethel Richards) of Rio Grande and Dwight Tanner of Warren. There are six grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters and eleven great-grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
     Mrs Tanner was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and services will be held there at 2 p m Wednesday, Rev Luther Tracy will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
8 OCT 1962
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

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Tanner, Nathan

Found Dead In His Bed Thursday Morning
Death of Nathan Tanner of Perry Township
     Mr. Nathan Tanner of Perry township, who, since the death of his wife two or three years ago has been living with his daughter Miss Ella, was found cold and stiff in death this morning about 5 o'clock when she arose to get the morning meal. It is supposed he died in the fore part of the night. He had not been complaining and went to bed well as usual. He was 71 years old, and was one of the finest old men in the county.
     He leaves two brothers A. B. Tanner of Cora, and Ben Tanner of Gallia, and sister Mrs. Martha Prose of Indiana, and is survived by the following children. Mrs. Dan Richards of Thurman, Mrs. James Fry of Gage, and Mrs. Morris Ross of New Plymouth, Vinton county, who was here today on her way out, and Miss Ella at home. He was an uncle of Mr. Riley and Vint Tanner of this city.
     The funeral will be Saturday most probably. He was a member of the Cora M.E. Church but will be buried at Old Pine.

August 12, 1909
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                             Top of Page

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Tanner, Sara

Sara Tanner, 86 Dies
Funeral Friday Old Pine
     Sarah V. Tanner, widow of Benjamin N. Tanner and life long resident of Gallia county, died Tuesday at the home of her son, J.N. Tanner at Gallia. Had she lived until Jan. 10 she would have been 86 years old.
     Mrs. Tanner's maiden name was Wickline. During her husband's life the family lived near Rio Grande. Advancing years had caused her health to fail and for several months she had confined to her bed.
     In addition to the son at whose home she died Mrs. Tanner is also survived by another son Charles S. of Gallia. The late Mrs. Ida B. Wood, of Gallia, was a daughter.
     Funeral services will be held at Old Pine church Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. H.O. Thompson, a former pastor, will officiate.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 8, 1936
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Tawney, Francis M.

Tawney Funeral Tomorrow at 3:30
     Funeral services for Francis M. Tawney will be held at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Fairfield Methodist Church, Rev. James M. Lane officiating.
     Burial will be made in Mound Hill cemetery by George J. Wetherholt and Sons. Mrs. Ruby Jenkins, a daughter, is expected to arrive this afternoon from Pleasanton, Calif. She was to have flown part of the way.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Tawney, Lisa Ann

     Lisa Ann Tawney,43, of Gallipolis, left to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008.
Lisa was born June 23, 1965, in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of Kathleen Fisher Whaley and Charles E. "Chuck" Whaley. She was a 1983 graduate of Gallia Academy High School.
     Lisa is survived by two sons, Cory and Coby Tawney, and a husband Tim Tawney, all of Gallipolis;her mother Kathleen Whaley of Gallipolis; two sisters, Kim (Brad) Painter and Karen (Don) Carter; four brothers, Chris and Andy Whaley, all of Gallipolis; two grandmothers, Helen Heaton and Sadie Whaley, both of Springfield; Mother-in-law, Sharon Wright, and father-in-law, David Tawney of Gallipolis; brother-in-law, Chris (Jill) Tawney of Columbus;neices, Angela Carter, Katie Painter, Nina Carter and Ashley Tawney; nephews, Kelly Painter, Adam Carter, Zane Whaley, Beau Whaley, Matthew Cunningham and Chase Tawney; great-nephew, Jalen Carter; and several other friends and extended family members.
Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Charles E. "Chuck" Whaley, on June 6, 2007.
     Friends may call on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Home, with service following at 6 p.m. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome. com to send e-mail condolences.

Oct. 2008
Gallipolis Tribune
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Taylor, Louise T.

Aged Twin Passes Away
Mrs. Louise T. Taylor Died at Home in Columbus - Buried at Bladen Tuesday   (Columbus Dispatch)
     Twin sisters for 86 years were separated by the stealthy hand of death Saturday when Mrs. Louise Toddoff Taylor, passed away at her home, 47 East Ninth avenue, while her lifelong kin, Mrs. Josephine Blacklock, of Bladen, Ohio, was at her bedside.
     Mrs. Taylor, the widow of the late James F. Taylor, died from bronchial pneumonia. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry T. Strader, of Columbus, and Miss Annie E. Taylor, who lived at home with her mother.
     Her only son, Thomas T. Taylor, of Newman, Ga., arrived several hours after her death Saturday. SHe is also survived by two brothers, Robert Urwin, [from] Martins Ferry, O., and five grandchildren.
     Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Central M. E. church. Funeral services which are in charge of Denton & Donaldson, will be held at the residence Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The body will be taken to Blanden, O., where burial services will be held Tuesday.

[Note: Bethel Cem, Ohio Twp tomstone 1839-1925]

Gallipolis newspaper
1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Taylor, Otis Winfield

Otis Taylor, Crippled Man, Died Monday
     Otis Winfield Taylor died at his home in Eureka at 1:20 Monday afternoon. He had retired as a farmer, having lived for many years in the Swan Creek bottoms and for a considerable number of years was a salesman.
     Mr. Taylor lacked 25 days of reaching his 73d birthday. He was badly crippled nearly all his life and had been in poor health for some time prior to his death. He was born and reared about one mile above Swan Creek on what is now Route 7.
     Survivng are his wife, two sons, William Vernon of Gallion, Ohio, and J. Warren at home; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Lucille Davis of Ironton; Mrs. George Clark of Portsmouth, and Mrs. Clair Kennedy of Point Pleasant; a stepson, Wye Warren, Bladen; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Dolly Taylor; eight grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. W. G. Parmley of Hood River, Oregon. Two sons preceded Mr. Taylor in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Wednesday at Swan Creek chapel in charge of of Rev. E. L. Miller of Crown City M. E. circuit. Burial at the nearby cemetery by Stevers.

[Note: from stone at Swan Creek cemetery, Ohio Twp., 1866-1939]

Gallipolis newspaper
1939
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                            Top of Page

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Terry, Russell

   Miss Den Turley has been visiting relatives at Lock 7.  Her cousin Russell Terry died there Tuesday of tubercular trouble.  He was a fine young man, age 19, and his death is deplored.  The funeral was conducted this afternoon from his late home.

[Note: Died 1916]

Gallipolis paper
Aug 30, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Thaler, Ida

Ida Thaler
     Ida Katherine Merklinger Thaler, 91, Gallipolis, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1993, at Holzer Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 18, 1902 in Linkfield, Mich., daughter of the late John and Henrietta (Henkel) Merklinger.
     She was a resident of Gallipolis for 24 years, formerly residing in Painesville. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Gallipolis, long-time volunteer and contributing member of the French Art Colony, member of Eastern Star in Painesville and a continuing supporter of the Valley Artist Series. She was employed for several years at PJ's, Inc., a ladies apparel store.
     Survivors include four sons, Donald Thaler of Gallipolis, Glen Thaler,and James Thaler, both of Elyria, and David P.Thaler of Voorhees, N.J.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Francis Neeb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence David Thaler, in 1956. They were married in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, in 1929. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Jeffrey, in 1981.
     Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Albert Earley officiating. Friends may call at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, on Tuesday from 7-9, and one half hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.
     In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church Music Fund, 51 State St., Gallipolis, or to the French Art Colony, P.O. Box 472, Gallipolis. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers, including David, Chris, and John Thaler, Tommy Mathews, Chris Brown and Chris Rife.

[Note: Buried in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens b. 1902 d. 1993]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No Date
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

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Thivener, Shirl

Shirl Thivener Killed In Action
     Pvt. Shirl Thivener, 21-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Thivener, 2008 Eastern Avenue, was killed in action in the Mediterranean theater August 8. Friday night a telegram from the War Department announced the news. Besides his parents, the young soldier is survived by two brothers in the services - Paul (Navy) in Michigan, and Lorain (Army Air Corps) in England.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Thevenin, Arthur L.

     A descendant of the French 500, Arthur L. Thevenin Sr., 91, died Sunday at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He is a descendant of Nicholas Thevenin, one of the original settlers in Gallipolis.
     Born Aug. 8, 1897 in Henderson, W.Va., he was the son of the late Stephen and Viann (Lewis) Thevenin. He retired from Columbus Show Case in 1964.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary (Saunders) Thevenin, whom he married Nov. 25, 1918. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Mildred) Blank of Windsor, Ohio, Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Barton and Mrs. Lester (Beatrice) Robinson, both of Columbus; three brothers, Luther of Franklin Park, Ill., Garland and Arthur Thevenin Jr., both of Columbus; 22 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, three brothers, two half-sisters, and two half-brothers.
     Services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Home with the Rev. Alfred Holley. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Long Funeral Home 5528 Cleveland Ave., at SR 161, Columbus, and at the Willis Funeral Home Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 1988
J. Farley

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Thevenin, Beulah

Beulah Thevenin, 13, Died Last Evening
     Beulah Lucille Thevenin, aged 13, oldest of the children of Mr. and Mrs/ . Chauncey Thevenin of Clay tp. (Gallipolis R.D.2), died at 4:15 last evening at the Holzer Hospital, after an extended illness. There survive, besides the parents, sisters and brother, Thelma, Eugene and Carrol; grandparents, Mrs. Dora Thevenin of Winfield and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Putney of Garfield ave.
     Funeral services will be held at Elizabeth Chapel at 2 o'clock.

[Note: From Tombstone 1926-1940, St. Nick, Clay tp.]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin.                                                                    Top of Page

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Thevenin, Collin

Collin Thevenin
     Collin Thevenin, living near Yellow Town, terminated this life Sunday, January 24th, 1893, at the great age of 101. He died at the residence of Robt. Harrison, where he had made his home for several years. He had a home of his own up to a short time before his death near the place where he died, which he sold.   
He left children as follows: Collin, James, Robert, Absalom, Taylor, Mrs. Thomas Dale and Mrs. Ab Phelbs, living on Kanawha. Mrs. Thevenin died several years ago in the neighborhood of 75 years of age.
     Rev. Jesse Ingles, from whom we gather these facts, says he attended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thevenin when he was 15 years of age. At that time Mr. Thevenin was 36 years old and Mr. Ingles 16. Mr. Ingels is now 81. He lived in sight of Mr. Thevenin's home for forty or more years. He describes Mr. Thevenin as a man who never made much display in the world. He was very excitable and passionate, impulsive, but soon over it. He was of small stature, not weighing over 135 pounds. He was industrious and of good habits. He never accumulated a great deal but made a good living.
     His education was limited, but he stood well among his neighbors. He had a son who died in the war - John - and for whose loss he drew a pension of $13 per month. As for himself he was very hearty and rugged. He came here from the French Grant and was a miller and farmer. He was a great fisherman and for twenty years fished half of his time. Once when he was fishing a man accidentally shot him through the arm, but he kept on fishing. This happened on Mr. Ingles' place.
     He was very successful as a fisherman. He used tobacco all of his life. He attended every election but for the past six years went about very little. He was first a Whig and then a Republican and rampant in politics. He liked to hunt in some extent, but fishing was his strong hold for pasttime. Mr. Ingels has the gun that Mr. Thevenin had made when he was a boy. He was very courageous and was afraid of nothing, and would fight at the drop of a hat. He was laid to rest in the Harrison graveyard close to where he had lived, his greatest honor in this life being his long alloted years, which though restful, account to have been pleasantly spent.

[Note: Tombstone in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Clay Twp]

The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, February 8, 1893
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall and Sandy Milliron

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Thevenin, Garnet E.

     Garnet E. Thevenin, daughter of Mrs. Isaac Dewitt, was born Sept. 8, 1900, and departed this life Feb. 6, 1920, her age being 19 years, 4 months, and 6 days. She gave her heart to God about a year ago and united with the First M. E. Chruch in Charleston, W. Va., where she was a faithful member until her death. She also was a regular attendant at Sunday School, also a member of the Epworth League.
     She leaves to mourn their loss her broken-hearted mother and step-father and a host of friends. She made many friends wherever she went by her kind ways and cheerful smile. She had a kind word for all. Her father passed to the Great Beyond several years ago. She was a great favorite with teachers and schoolmates and loved by all who knew her.
     She held a high position in Charleston, cash clerk for the C. & P. Telephone company for almost two years and was held in highest esteem by everyone there.
     Her mother received the sad message that her daughter was very ill, but was too late to see her alive.    
     The body was brought to Gallipolis where she was laid to rest in Pine street cemetery, six of her high schoolmates acting as pallbearers. The floral offerings from her Sunday School class and Epworth League and her employers were many and beautiful.

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.                       A Friend from Charleston, W. Va.

Gallipolis newspaper
February 1920
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

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Thevenin, Garrett Eugene

Thevenin Lad Dies Last Night
Rites 2 Friday
     Garrett Eugene, son of Mr & Mrs. Chauncey Thevenin of Garfield Avenue, died about 11:45 last night at the Holzer Hospital after a short illness. He was taken to the hospital yesterday but had been treated there some time two weeks before for his ailment which was diagnosed as cirrhosis of the liver. His age was 11 years, 10 months and 5 days.
     Surviving besides the parents are a sister and two brothers; Thelma 14, Carroll 9 and Bennie Lee 5 months; his grandparents, Mrs. Dora Thevenin of Winfield, WV, Mr and Mrs. A.W. Putney of Garfield Avenue. The parents have three other children deceased; a 13 year old daughter, who died three years ago and two infants.
     The body will be at the home after 5 o'clock this evening and friends may call there. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. EWT at Elizabeth Chapel, Thivener, with Rev. Carl Burris of Hogsett, officiating. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.

[Note: from Funeral home..died April 28, 1943. Death Certificate shows born June 23, 1931 in Windfield WV; died April 28, 1943 Gallipolis at age 11 years, 10 months and 5 days of age. Father Chauncey Thiviner; mother Grace Putney.]

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

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Thevenin, Harold Alexander

Death of a Child
     Harold Alexander, the four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Thevenin, of Newark, died Sunday after a short illness. The remains arrived here Tuesday and were buried at Pine Street cemetery. He was a bright little fellow and his untimely end is a sad blow to the fond parents, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Thevenin, of this city.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 5, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Thevenin, Rosetta Belle

Widow of Kent Thevenin Passes Saturday P.M
Funeral Set for 2 Wednesday At Ohio Chapel
     Mrs. Rosetta Belle Thevenin, widow of James H. (Kent) Thevenin, died at 6 p.m. Saturday at the home of her grandson just back of McCarleyville and across the road from the Thevenin home. Mrs. Thevenin had not been well the last two weeks and she was in her 79th year.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday at Ohio Chapel, of which decedent had long been a member. Rev. R. McCarley will be in charge. Interment will be made in Mound Hill cemetery by F. L. Stevers. Selected for pall bearers were James Henry, Frank, John, Evans and David Plymale and Oliver Stover.
     Mrs. Thevenin was a native and lifelong resident of Clay Twp. And was a daughter of Virgil Plymale. She and her husband, who died Nov. 26, 1934, are survived by the following children: Virgil E, Washta, Iowa; Mrs. Goldie Northup, Gallipolis; Chauncey F. Thevenin, Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Shirley B. Price, Greensburg, Ind. And 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
     There are also four brothers and two sisters: Roy Plymale of Columbus, Edward and James of near Gallipolis, Divers of Mercerville route, Mrs. C. A. Blain of Garfield Ave.

[Note: 1866 - 1945 handwritten on obituary]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Thivenin, Al

Al Thivenin, 75, Died this Morning.
     Al Thivenin, 75, once a well-known figure here, died early this morning. He had been ill and crippled and nearly helpless for a number of years.
     He is survived by his wife, Retha Houck Thivenin, and these five children: Orman of Portsmouth, Va.; Hilda, Margaret and Eileen, at home, and Gus who is with the armed forces overseas. Three children preceded him in death, -=--Judson, Atlee and Rufus. Chauncey Thivenin of Clipper Mills is a younger brother of the decedent; and the late James H. (Kent) Thivenin was another brother.
     On the paternal side the Thivenins were descendants of pioneer and French stock. Al was a powerful fellow in his young and middle manhood and is well-remembered for his physical prowess and his ability to take care of himself in rough-and-tumble encounters.
     The body was taken to the mortuary of George J. Wetherholt and Sons, but early this afternoon funeral arrangements had not been completed.

[Note: 29 Feb 1870 - 29 Mar 1945 dates from tombstone]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin.

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Thomas, Armet Jones

Obituary
     Armet Jones Thomas, son of Robert and Mary Thomas, was born in Wales August 31, 1841, and came to this country when 7 years of age. he departed this life Nov 3, 1922, aged 81 years, 2 months and 2 days.
     In November, 1863, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Jones by D. B. Williams. To this union were born eleven children, Dave of Delaware, Mrs. Mary Ellen Gee of Vinton, Mrs. Annie Jones of Wellston, Robert of Saginaw, Mich., Mrs. Lillie Woodruff of Wellston, Mrs. Sadie Evans of Bloomdale, Mrs. Blanche Oviatte of Columbus, William at home, Mrs. Lizzie Thompson, Emmett, John and his beloved companion had preceded him to the great beyond.
     Besides his children, he leaves to mourn their loss twenty-six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, one sister and a host of friends. Mr. Thomas was a devoted husband and a kind father. He won many friends in the community in which he spent so many years.

Peaceful be thy silent slumber, Peaceful in thy grave so low, Thou no more will join our number, Thou no more our sorrows know. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled; And in Heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tears are shed.

     Funeral serves were held in Ebenezer church on Nov. 5 by Revs. R. R. Denney and E. N. McCarley, interment in the adjoining cemetery by undertaker Butler.

Galipolis paper
Nov 3, 1922
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Thomas, Earl

Earl Thomas Killed By Fall of Slate
     Earl Thomas, 36, was killed by fall of slate at the Davis coal mine at Rock Springs Monday morning. His abdomen was crushed and his leg broken at the hip. A son, Francis, who was working nearby, escaped injury as parts of the mine roof tumbled down without warning.
     Thomas was a son of Oscar(Bobbie) Thomas and was born and raised near Kyger. Lately he and his family had been living on the Pomeroy-Athens road, near the Log Cabin filling station.
     Surviving are his wife, who was Sarah Ward, daughter of Frank Ward, and four children, Francis, Ada May Louise Opal, and Archie; and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Darst of Langsville, and Bessie Thomas of Kyger.
     Funeral services were conducted at the Rock Springs church Wednesday, with burial at Gravel Hill cemetery, Cheshire, by the Finsterwald Undertaking Company, Cheshire, Cor.

[Note: Written on obituary- December 13, 1937; From tombstone:1902 - 1937]

Newspaper Not named
No Date
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Thomas, Hannah

Mrs. Hannah Thomas Dead
     Mrs. Hannah Thomas, residing near Cora, this county, and who had been ill for sometime with catarrh of the stomach, died on Tuesday evening, January 10, 1899 at 9:30 o’clock. She was born in South Wales sixty-five years ago, and came to this country with her parents when seven years of age. Her parents settled near Oak Hill, in Jackson County.
     In 1851 she was united in marriage to Mr. Daniel Thomas, who died in 1880. She was the mother of nine children, six of whom are living , viz., Mrs. Daniel D. Griffiths, Mrs. John D. Jenkins, Miss Rose and David Thomas, at home, Mr. T. A. Thomas, with W. H. Hutchinson, and Mr. A. L. Thomas, employed at the O.H.E. The funeral services were conducted from Tyn Rhos Church on Thursday morning.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, January 14, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Thomas, Harold E.
 
     Harold E. Thomas, 67, Cheshire, died Saturday evening at his residence. Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 10, 1911 at Point Pleasant, the son of the late Floyd and Margaret Burke Thomas.
     Mr. Thomas was an automobile painter of 15 years having operated Thomas Brothers' Garage in Cheshire. An assistant control room operator at Kyger Creek Power Plant. He organized the first basketball team in Cheshire, served on the school board at Cheshire for 18 years, was very active in Little League and softball. He was also an active member of the Big Bend CB Club and played the trombone with the New York Central Band.
     He is survived by his wife, Clara B. Bookins Thomas, two daughters and sons-in-law, Myrna and Jessie Beaver, Cheshire; and Haroldine and John Oiler, Hollywood, Fla.; four grandsons, Michael Beaver, Cheshire; Joy J., John T, and Anthony G. Oiler, all of Hollywood; two sisters, Mrs. Curtis (Marcella) Rice, Goodlettsville, Tenn., and Mrs. Auburn (Dorothy) Meadows, Baltimore, Md.; five brothers, Raymond, Buffalo, Mo.; Donald, Columbus; Marvin, Cheshire; David, Arizona, and James, of Grass Valley, Calif.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with the Rev. William Uber officiating. Burial will be in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home any time. Pallbeares will be Tommy Oxyer, Ray Zerkle, Ralph Rife, Harold Mack, Edward Preston, and Merrill Briggs.

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

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Thomas, Harriet H.

     Harriet Haller Thomas, 75, wife of Dr. R.D. Thomas, died Wednesday following an extended illness. She was born in Rosemont, W.Va. on September 1, 1912, the daughter of the late Earl Stanley and Katharine Blair Haller.
     Besides her husband, whom she married on August 5, 1940, she is survived by three children, Dr. William B. Thomas, Gallipolis, Mrs. Richard (Jane) DeSolza, Folsom, Calif., Mrs. Robert (Annette) Poole, Vincentown, N.J.; and six grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Earl S. Haller, Lancaster, John R. Haller, Weston, W.Va., and one sister, Mrs. Robert (Katharine) Fankhauser, Vienna, W.Va. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Herbert J. (Amabelle) Hartman, and one brother, Thomas B. Haller.
     Mrs. Thomas was an honor graduate of Ohio University, and was a medical technologist at Holzer Hospital Prior to her marriage. She had been a resident of Gallipolis since 1934.
     An active member of Grace United Methodist Church, she served on several commissions and committees. She was a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Grace Guild Sunday School Class and Abigail Circle of UMW. Her community activities included President of the Washington School PTA, band boosters, Gallipolis Golf Club, Pembroke Club, A.A.U.W., Gallia County Historical Society, French Art Colony, Friends of Samuel Bossard Library, and the Ohio Historical Society.
     Memorial services will be held at Grace United Methodist Church on Saturday, 11 a.m., Rev. James V. Frazier and Rev. Joseph Hefner officiating. There will be no calling hours, but the family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10:15 a.m. until time of the services. Private graveside services will be at Tyn Rhos Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis. In lieu of flowers the family desires donations to be made to Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

Gallipolis Tribune
December 10, 1987
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Thomas, Jacob

Jacob Thomas Dies Following Long Illness
     Jacob Thomas, aged almost 83, died at 11, Friday nightat his home illness of six months from a heart ailment.
     Funeral at 2 today at Little Kyger Christian church by Rev. R.R. Denney. Burial in Pine St. Cemetery by J.L.Coleman.
     Decedent was a son of Solomon and Liddie Allen Thomas and was born Oct. 30,1851. In October 1880, he married Florence Selfridge and two children survive this union, William, at home, and Stella L., wife of Ed Gardner. Three daughters died, two of them in infancy. There survive two sisters. Mrs. Liddie Beal, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Luella Wood, Parkersburg.

Gallipolis Tribune
August 13, 1934 Gallipolis
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart

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Thomas, Jason M.

     Jason M. Thomas, 93, formerly of Cheshire, died recently in the Greenfield Manor Nursing Home, Greenfield, Ohio. Born April 20, 1889, in Rutland, son of the late Zeth and Ashtabula Lyle Thomas, he was a World War I veteran.
     Surviving are two nieces, Mary Darnell and Vera Thomas, both of Cheshire, and a nephew, George W. Thomas of Welcome, N.C. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
     Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Gravel Hill Cemetery, near Cheshire, with the Rev. William Price officiating. Arrangements are by Miller's Home for Funerals.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 29, 1982
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Thomas, John J.

Suddenly, Judge Thomas Answers the Final Summons
     Judge John J. Thomas died suddenly at his home in this city Thursday evening, December 31, 1908, aged 73 years. He had been in his usual health until Tuesday when he was taken ill with heart trouble at his office, and was taken home. While he remained quite ill, it was generally thought he was some better, and his death was a great shock to his many friends in this city and county.
     Mr. Thomas was born at Aberysboyth, Wales, in November, 1835. With his parents John J. and Sarah Thomas, he came to this country when 12 years old, and resided at Centerville until he moved to this city 24 years ago. He was mayor of Centerville and held many public positions, among them that of Probate Judge for six years. Since he retired from that office, he had served as justice of the peace for several terms.
     Judge Thomas was very prominent in church circles. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian church for 23 years, taught in the Sabbath school, served as clerk of the Session for many years and represented the church at the Athens Presbytery. He was made a Commissioner of the General Assembly at Detroit and Los Angeles and was honored frequently at the Synod of the State.
     He was a kind, generous man and did many acts of charity that never secured publicity. As a county officer, he was honorable and conscientious in the performance of his duties and made a fine record.
The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon, Rev. Gelvin, of Lancaster, and Rev. Maguire, of this city, officiating and the attendance was very large. The interment was at Mound Hill by Wetherholt.
     The pall bearers were his sons John H. and T. C. Thomas, son-in-law W. R. Jones, brother, D. T. Thomas and nephews, W. A. and L. E. Thomas.
     He is survived by his wife and the following children: Thomas C. Thomas, Bank Examiner, Miss Sallie, Mary (Mrs. W.R. Jones), John H. Thomas, Ex-Prosecuting Attorney, Miss Ella, Mrs. Elizabeth French, of Albuquerque, Miss Lillian and Blaine, of El Paso.

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

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Thomas, John Richard (Dick)

January 21, 2005
     John Richard (Dick) Thomas, 83, of Gallipolis, died at home, Friday, Jan. 21 following an extended illness.
     He was born in Gallipolis on June 27, 1921, to the late Richard Soloman and Dora Maude Moore Thomas. He married Dorothea Miller on June 16, 1946, and she survives.
     A 1940 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, Dick worked as a surveyor for Buckeye Electric Co. the summer before he became a high school senior. He then worked as a ship fitter at the Marietta Plant, Point Pleasant, W.Va., where boats were built for the U.S. government.
     Later, he worked at Morrison’s and Fisher’s Department Stores in Point Pleasant before returning to Gallipolis to work at the Libby Hotel as a clerk and ticket agent for the Greyhound Bus Station in the late 1940s and early ’50s.
     He then joined the staff of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune as circulation manager and he also wrote sports articles. Next, he became the Gallipolis correspondent for the Athens Messenger and was also in charge of local circulation.
     He then returned to Tribune as a general reporter and where he wrote a weekly column, "In Our Town" and also "50 Years Ago on the River." Again, he returned to the Messenger, the Point Pleasant Office, until Paul Wagner named him the news director of WJEH Radio. Following 17 years of service with the radio, he retired in 1988.
     He accepted a part-time job at the Tribune until 1990, when he permanently retired with 37 years in news reporting and news-related fields.
     Dick was a member of the Gallipolis and Point Pleasant Fire Departments, an avid sports fan, and a Little League baseball coach for 12 years.
     Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Dorothea Miller Thomas; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Enyart of Gallipolis; three sons, John (Pam) Richard Thomas Jr. of Athens, William Dean (Cindy) Thomas of Lancaster, and Nathan Bedford (Terri) Thomas of Pickerington; and eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Dale Thomas; a half-sister, Dorothy; and a special son-in-law, James Enyart.
     Dick was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Robert Ingram officiating. There will be no calling hours.
     In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631; Holzer Cancer Center, in care of Tom Gooch, 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631; or Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.
     Arrangements are under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis.
Condolences can be e-mailed to mccoymoore@charter.net or www.timeformemory.com/mm.

John Richard Thomas
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Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan 22, 2005
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Thomas, Mary S.

Mrs. Mary S. Thomas, 65, Dies Unexpectedly
     Mrs. Mary S. Thomas, 65, Holcomb Hill, Gallipolis, died at 3:20 p.m., Sunday in Holzer Medical Center. She suffered an apparent heart attack while playing golf Saturday afternoon.
     Mrs. Thomas graduated from the School of Nursing, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown. She was born Nov. 30, 1907, at Youngstown; daughter of the late John and Kate Scully. She married Dr. Homer B. Thomas on Aug. 31, 1935, at Wheeling, W. Va. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Dr. James W. Thomas, Oxford, Ohio and Dr. John R. Thomas, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Five grandchildren survive.
Three brothers and two sisters survive; William Scully, Cleveland; Hubert Scully, Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Margaret Shea, Hagerstown, Md. and Mrs. Charles (Kathleen) McAfee, Youngstown.
     Dr. and Mrs. Thomas moved to Gallipolis in 1935. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, a member of the Ohio State Nurses Association, Emanon Club and the Gallipolis Golf Club. A Rosary service will be held at the Waugh - Halley - Wood Funeral Home 7 p.m. Tuesday.
     Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church with Rev. A. J. Golubiewski officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for the Holzer Medical Center. Friends may call at the funeral home between 7 and 9 p. m. Tuesday.

[Note: Died April 20, 1973 Buried April 25, 1973]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
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Transcribed by Charles Wright

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Thomas, Maude

Gallipolis- Maude Thomas, 95, of Gallipolis, died Wednesday afternoon at Holzer Medical Center.
     Born in Gallia County, she was the daughter of Caleb and Barbara Fee Moore.
     She is survived by a son, Richard Thomas, of Gallipolis who is a former employee of the Athens
Messenger and is now with WJEH radio station in Gallipolis, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
     She is preceded in death by her husband Richard, a grandson, a brother and two sisters.
     Graveside services will be Saturday at 2pm at the Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Arnold Cromlish officiating .
     There will be no calling hours. Arrangement were with the Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home

Gallipolis Tribune
Feb 19, 1981
Contributed by granddaughter, Cheryl Enyart

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Thomas, Mildred Jones

     Elizabeth Mildred Thomas, 93, of Gallipolis, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.
     She was born on Oct. 10, 1911, in Cora, Gallia County, daughter of the late John E. and Sara Jones.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Thomas in 1964 a grandson, David Mark Thomas in 2002, her sister, Anise Wood, and her brother, Orville Jones.
     She is survived by a son, Keith Thomas (Phyllis) of Gallipolis and a daughter, Greta Caldwell (Richard) of Columbus; grandchildren: Kari Thomas Saunders (Eric) of Gallipolis, Stephen Thomas of Gallipolis, Gwynn Caldwell Behrent (Peter), Thomas Caldwell (Leslie), and David Caldwell (Nicole), all of Columbus;
great grandchildren: Thomas Saunders, Justin Saunders, Clint Saunders, David and Benjamin Saunders, Nathaniel Thomas, Bethany Thomas, Katie Behrent, Sara Behrent, Christy Behrent, Walker Caldwell, Ethan Caldwell, Griffin Caldwell, Hannah Caldwell and Quinn Caldwell.
     Also surviving is her husband's sister, Rosethel Thomas Tope (Earl), who came to live with Tom and Mildred in 1936, after the deaths of her parents.
     Mildred was a 1929 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, co-owner of Thomas Clothiers, a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, and active on committees, Sunday school and the Circle; a member of Order of Eastern Star, White Shrine, and Gallipolis Garden Club.
     Services will be held at 11a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Grace United Methodist Church in Gallipolis with Pastor Bob Ingram officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 2005
Typed by J. Farley                                                                                            Top of Page

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Thomas, Millie R.

Mrs. Charles Thomas Dies
     Mrs. Millie R. Thomas, wife of Charles Thomas, died Friday, Feb. 22, 1935, at the family home on Poplar Ridge in Cheshire township. Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at Poplar church, where she held membership, by Rev. Harley Bolton. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
     Mrs. Thomas was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Lemley and she would have been 57 years old on March 31. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Melvin French of Fostoria and Mrs. Stanley Spires at home. She leaves four brothers and two sisters. They are George, John, James and Andrew Lemley, Mrs. Electa Rusk and Mrs. Dillie Halfhill, all of Poplar Ridge, She was a member of Second Kyger Baptist church and was esteemed by many friends.

Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 28, 1935
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Thomas, Orinda May

     In memory of Orinda May, youngest daughter of Peter and Caroline Thomas, who died Feb. 13th, 1892, aged 18 years 2 months and 8 days. By her death we have lost a dear sister. It seemed hard to see her her snatched away so suddenly from us; and in the prime of life, too, just when the future was full of so many bright hopes, just in the prime of life, when life seemed sweet. She was not afraid to die, and when the time of her departure came she told us not to weep. Yes, dear mother, she said, don't cry; it is all for the best. Here on earth we miss thee, Orinda.
     The family ranks are now broken; thy place is vacant, never more to be filled by thee again. Father and mother are lonesome now. We look around on every side and see some work of thy ingenious fingers. No more will the sound of they loving voice cheer our aching hearts. When we think of those aged parents and the seven brothers and sisters and the vacant chair in that home, our eyes fill with tears. But it is a great consolation to know that God does all things well. He has called Orinda from this world of sin and sorrow to the beautiful home on high. Yes, we know that she is not dead but sleeping, and now farewell, dear sister, until we meet on high.

Daughter, thou was mild and lovely, Gentle in the summer breeze, Pleasant as the air of evening Where it floats among the trees. Peaceful be thy silent slumber, Peaceful in the grave so low; Thou no more will join our number, Thou no more our song shall know. Dearest sister, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel; But 'tis God who hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. She has left this world of sorrow For a world of peace and joy; Father, mother,live for Jesus And you'll meet your darling there. Brothers, sisters, weep not for her, She has only gone before; Just to lead you in the pathway To that Bright celestial shore. Dear Orinda now has gone to rest, Her Saviour bade her come; Now sweetly on His loving breast She dwells in peace, at home. Why should we weep and be so sad, But oh, prepare to die, And Orinda then will be so glad To meet us up on high. Orinda loved us well, I know, Then seek a Saviour's love, Be a Christian while down here below And meet her up above. Orinda, thou are gone to rest; Thine was an early tomb; But Jesus summoned thee away The Saviour calls thee home. Oh, what a meeting that will be, When we all together roam, The fields above so bright to see, In heaven, our happy home. ....Electa Swisher, Addison

[Note: she is buried in Poplar Ridge in Cheshire Township.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 5, 1892
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                             Top of Page

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Thomas, Oscar

Oscar Thomas Dies Near Kyger
Old Kyger Services Scheduled Saturday
     Oscar Thomas, 85, died at his home near Kyger Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock.
Mr. Thomas was born on March 4, 1864 to the late Pete and Angeline Armstrong Thomas, and spent most of his life in the Old Kyger community. His wife, the former Amanda Darst, passed away 13 years ago. The decedent has been a life long member of the Old Kyger Baptist Church.
     He is survived by two daughters, Miss Bessie Thomas, at home and Mrs. Elizabeth Darst of Grove City; one brother, Isaiah Thomas of White Oak and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Halfhill of Rt. 2, Cheshire.
Funeral services will be held at the Old Kyger Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. A. M. Perry officiating. Burial will be made in Gravel Hill cemetery by J. L. Coleman & Son.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 26, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy L. M

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Thomas, Richard Solomon

In Memory
     Richard Thomas, son of Solomon and Mary E. Daniels Thomas , deceased was born at Gallipolis , O , August 19, 1865, departed this life February 11, 1927, at his home at Bidwell, at the age of 61 years, 5 months and 23 days.
     In 1917, he was united in marriage to Miss Maud Moore, to this union was born one son, John Richard, age 5 who with the mother survive him. His suffering was intense and of several months duration. All was done that willing hands could do and as the end was nearing he gave assurance to the home ones that all was well with his soul.
     Funeral services conducted by Rev. R. R. Denney, interment at Fairview Cemetery by Undertaker Coleman.

In the dawn of the night, His soul took its flight Away to his heavenly home, With the angels of light He will walk in white About the dear father's throne                  Written by his niece Reva Marie Moore.

Gallipolis Journal
March 1927
Contributed by granddaughter, Cheryl Enyart                                                Top of Page

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Thomas, Robert David

Dr. R. D. Thomas
     Dr. Robert David Thomas, 84, Gallipolis, died Thursday, Sept 18, 1997, at his residence.
Born Aug 16, 1913 in Pittsburg, Pa, son of the late Abraham "Bay" and Bertha Leslie Thomas, he was an optometrist. He established his practice in Gallipolis in 1937 and served the area for 55 years.
     He was a member of the following groups: Grace United Methoodist Church of Gallipolis; a 50-year member of Morning Dawn 7 Lodge F & AM of Gallipolis; a 50-year member of Gallipolis York Rite Bodies; a 50-year member of the Aladdin Shrine of Columbus; a member and past president of the Gallipolis Shrine Club; a member of the Gallipolis Elks Lodge 107, and the Gallia County Gun Club.
     He was a 1933 graduate of Centerville High School, and a 1933 graduate of the Southern College of Optometry. He was a former Gallipolis city commissioner, serving two terms from 1961-69, and he was also a past zone governor of the Ohio Optometric Association.
     Surviving are his wife, Mary Frances Thomas; a son, Dr. William B. Thomas of Gallipolis; two daughters, Jane (Richard) DeSoiza of Folsom, Calif., and Annette (Robert) Poole of Shamong, N.J.; a stepson, William Lloyd (Renae) Hopkins, Jr, of North Carolina; and eight grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Harriet Haller Thomas, on Dec. 9, 1987, and a daughter, Roanna Leslie Thomas, on April 10, 1942.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Grace United Methodist Church, Gallipolis, with the Rev. Leland Brehm officiating. Burial will be in the Tyn Rhos Cemetery. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Sunday.
     The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services on Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Gallipolis Shrine Club Cripple and Burned Children's Fund, P.O. Box 82, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Gallipolis paper
1997
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Thomas, Solomon

Death of Solomon Thomas
     Mr. Solomon Thomas, of Olive street, whose different stages of illness have been so frequently chronicled in the Tribune in the last two months, passed away peacefully at 12 o'clock Sunday, February 3, 1901, and in 77th year of his age. His funeral services will be conducted at his late residence by the Rev. L.L. Magee of Grace M.E. Church, at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the internment following at Gallipolis cemetery (Pine Street ed note), conducted by Hayward & Son.
     The pall bearers selected for the occasion are Messrs. A.R. Weaver, S.B. Winters, A.M. Mink, David Fulton, John Pepple and James E. Wood.
     Mr. Thomas left a second wife, Mrs Mary E. Daniels - Thomas, and by her , one son Soloman. By a previous marriage he left children as follows Leander and Jacob Thomas, and Mrs S. L. Wood (Luella) of this city , and Mrs. Marion (Elizabeth) Beal of Bidwell.
     Mr. Thomas was born in Meigs county, O, November 9, 1824, and had been a resident of this city for 51 years. He has always been known as an industrious , hard-working citizen, respected for his sterling integrity of character and high sense of honor. He secured a competency sufficient to keep him in his declining years and retired from active puruits several years ago. All who knew Mr. Thomas knew him as a good citizen and will regret his death.

Gallipolis Tribune
February 4, 1901
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart

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Thomas, Thomas A.

T. A. Thomas, 54, Prominent Business Man, Dies Wednesday
     Thomas A. (T. A.) Thomas, 54, prominent Gallipolis business man, who resided at 104 Scond Ave., died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday in Medical Center Hospital. His death followed an illness of several weeks. Mr. Thomas had been in the men's clothing business since 1933.
     Mr. Thomas was born at Cora May 24, 1909, son of the late Luther A. and Ethel McMillin Thomas. His marriage to the former Mildred Jones took place Jan. 27, 1930 at Wellston. She survives along with a son and daughter, Keith Thomas, who was associated with his father in business and Mrs. Richard (Greta) Caldwell of Columbus. There are four grandchildren.
     Other survivors are three brothers and two sisters, Mrs. J. Harley (Elizabeth) Cloud of Vinton, Mrs. Earl (Rosethel) Tope of Gallipolis, Forrest Thomas of Fayetteville, W.Va., Leo Thomas of Ashland and Roderick Thomas of Greenfield.
     Mr. Thomas had been a resident of Gallipolis since 1926. He started his business career in the shoe store of the late Frank Bell, where he was employed for seven years. In 1933, he and the late Clarence Brumfield formed a partnership and founded the Brumfield-Thomas Clothing Co. When Mr. Brumfield died in 1947, Mr. Thomas became sole owner of the business, known as Thomas Clothiers.
     He played an important part in the life of the community. He was treasurer of Grace Methodist church for 28 years, and a member of the Official Board. He held membership in Morning Dawn Lodge of Mason, Gallipolis Chapter, Royal Arch Mason, Moriah Council, Royal and Select Masons and the Rose Commandary, Knights Templar. Mr. Thomas was a past director of the Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce, and past member of Gallipolis Rotary Club. His hobbies were real estate and golf.
     Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Grace Methodist church. Rev. Hughey Jones, assisted by Rev. L. A. Donnally will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of the Waugh - Halley - Wood Funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

[Died January 15, 1964 per Ohio Obituary Index, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 16, 1964
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

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Thompson, Caroline C.

     Mrs. Thompson, an old colored lady who has occupied an old log cabin on Third Street for years past, died last week.

[Note: Caroline C., died Nov. 9, 1881, buried Pine Street Colored Cemetery]

Gallipolis Journal
November 17, 1881
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Thompson, Carrie Bell

Girl Suicided
     Carrie Bell Thompson, aged 16 years, an inmate of the Gallia County Children's Home, committed suicide last Saturday evening by taking an insecticide of a poisonous nature.  She was found in an unconscious condition on the bath room floor and Dr. Bean was summoned, but she was dead before he arrived.
     Coroner G. A. Mack was notified and an inquest was held.  It is thought that she took the poison during one of the attacks of temporary insanity to which she was subject.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday,November 02, 1911
Transcribed and submitted by Teresa Herrmann
Columbus, Ohio                                                                                               Top of Page

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Thompson, Charles

Thompson Body Is Taken to Chicago
BULLETIN
      A telegram was received shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon by George J. Weatherholt and Sons that the body of Private Charles Thompson would arrive at Huntington between 9 and 10 this evening. The local funeral directors will bring it here immediately to their funeral parlors. Services will be held there at 2 o'clock Wednesday, Frank Wetherholt announced.
     Mrs. Charles Thompson (the former Miss Dorothy Nimrichter) and Mrs. Goldie Thompson Miller, wife and mother of the late Private Charles Thompson, were in Gallipolis today after the tragic automobile accident which took his life in Illinois Friday night.
     The Body was taken immediately after the accident to Kelly Funeral Home in Chicago, it became known here today, but it will be brought to Gallipolis for funeral services and interment. Although details (rest of article missing)

[Note: from Stone....Mound Hill Cemetery...1921-1942]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K Brown

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Thompson, Chauncey

Died at Mercerville
     Chauncey Thompson passed away at his home at Mercerville on Monday evening, July 16, 1914. He was 33 years of age and was the son of G. E. Thompson. His death awas the result of a lingering illness from tuberculosis. The funeral services were held Friday. He was a fine young man and his death will be a great loss to the community.

Gallipolis newspaper
July 1914
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

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Thompson, Creed

Creed Thompson Dies At Vinton
Native of Virginia - Rites 2 Monday At Residence
     Creed Thompson, aged 72, died at 7 o’clock this morning at his home in Vinton. He had been ill a year or more, occasionally a hospital patient here and succumbed to complications.
     Mr. Thompson was born in Franklin County, Va., Feb. 29, 1873. He had lived at Bidwell, Porter and perhaps other points in the county before moving to Vinton. He married Eliza Daniels on Aug. 14, 1895, and she and the following children survive: Mrs. Amanda Fooce, Oak Hill, W. Va.; Mrs. Hattie Meador, Cincinnati; Edward P. Thompson, Columbus; Andrew in service at Camp Shelby, Miss.; Owen Thompson, New Salem, O; Mrs. Myrtle Wellington, Buckeye Lake, and Mrs. Jane Lane, Vinton, R.D.
     There are three brothers and a sister: C. W. Thompson, Stanaford, W. Va.; C. C., Piney View, W.Va.; S. H. Thompson and Mrs. Mary Harvey, Beckley, W. Va.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the residence in charge of Rev. Ted Waller. Interment in Vinton Memorial Park by Butler-McCoy.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, October 6, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Thompson, Emma L.

     Emma Lee Thompson, 70, Gibsonton, FL, formerly of Rt. 2, Vinton, died Thursday at Branden Community Hospital, Branden, FL.
    Her husband, Andrew Thompson, preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Suzanne White, Jr. of Gibsonton; a daughter, Mrs. Lowell (Maria) Niemeyer of Rt. 2, Vinton; two grandchildren and a brother, Alvin Wheeler of West Hamlin, WV. Preceding her in death were a brother and two sisters.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton.

[Note: Died July 10, 1986]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 11, 1986
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Thompson, George Ellsworth

G.E. Thompson Died In Ohio Township 9:45 [A.M.] This Morning
Time of Funeral Will Be Announced Later
     George Ellsworth Thompson, age 80 years and one month, died at 9:45 (EWT) this morning at his home east of Mercerville in Ohio Township. He had had an extended, serious illness. Mr. Thompson was a stalwart figure and was seen here frequently prior to his last illness.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Thompson and by these children of this marriage; Earl Thompson of Camp Shelby, MS; Clyde Thompson, a coach in the Wellston schools and Bert at home.
     Mr. Thompson was twice married and the surviving children by his first marriage are Lester E. Thompson, Logan WV; Frank and Chauncey Thompson and Mrs. Verba Caldwell, widow of Edgar Caldwell, all of Gallipolis.
     Rev. Earl Cremeens will conduct the funeral services at Victory and burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery by F.L. Stevers but the time has not been fixed.

[Note: Stone - 1863-1943. Death Certificate...born Jan. 22, 1863 Bladen; died Feb 22, 1943 Gallipolis. Parents Samuel Thompson and Rebecca Dennison.]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
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Thompson, Jane

Aged Lady Dead
     Mrs. Jane Thompson died at the home of her step daughter, Mrs. Abel Lewis near Vinton last Friday. She was the widow of the late Joseph Thompson and was about 92 years of age. Her first husband was Mr. Kincaid and she was the mother of Charley Kincaid who formerly lived here. She was a fine old lady and left several children to mourn their loss. The burial was at Mercerville last Sunday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 24, 1907
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Thompson, John

John Thompson, Huntington, Dies; Rodney Native
Funeral 2 [o'clock] Sunday At Bidwell, Burial At Vinton
     John Luther Thompson, who was in his 77th. year, died Wednesday evening at his home, 1217 Twenty-Fifth St., Huntington of cerebral hemorrhage.
     He was born at Rodney, the son of Olney and Elizabeth Coverston Thompson. He married Anna Topping and she died in April, 1941. They are survived by three sons and a daughter, Robert Reese Thompson, Huntington; Finley O. Thompson, Athens; Luther Thompson and Mrs. Madge Ryan of Columbus. He was the last of four children of his father's family.
     Funeral services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Bidwell Methodist Church with Rev. J.L. Stephenson, officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park by J.L. Coleman. Mr. Thompson was a member of Rodney Methodist Church.

[Note: death certificate birth Nov. 25, 1869...father born VA; mother's surname looks like Coverstein born Germany]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 4, 1946
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Thompson, Joseph E.

     Joseph E. Thompson, 69, Rt. 1, Cheshire, died Saturday at Holzer Medical Center following an extended illness. He was a dairy and grain farmer. Born March 1, 1919 in Addison Township, he was a son of the late George Clyde Thompson and Amelia Ruth Frederick Thompson.
     He is survived by his wife, Ida Mae Hardings Thompson, whom he married March 2, 1940 in Cheshire township. Also surviving are one son, Joseph Lynn Thompson of Cheshire; two daughters, Donna Waugh and Ruth Barr of Gallipolis; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Thompson of Cheshire and Robert Thompson of Pomeroy; and one sister, Mrs. Patricia Holter of Pomeroy.
One sister and one brother preceded him in death.
     He was a member of Little Kyger Congregational Church; member and past master of Siloam Masonic Lodge; Cheshire Chapter Order of the Eastern Star; master of Little Kyger Grange. He served on the Gallia County Soil Conservation Board, and served several years on the Gallia County Junior Fair Board.
     Services were conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, the Rev. Richard Vinson and the Rev. Charles Lusher officiating. Burial followed in Gavel Hill Cemetery.
Masonic services were held Monday by Cheshire Lodge. Pallbearer's were Robert Waugh, Tom Waugh, Steve Waugh, Tim Barr, Terry Barr and Al Thompson.

Gallipolis Tribune
January 3, 1989
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Thompson, Marium Thompson

     Mrs. Marium Thompson, wife of Mr. J.C. Thompson, died at her home at Rodney, Sunday morning, January 30, 1898, in the 58th year of her age. Her illness, which had been very severe for about five weeks previous to her death, resulted from la grippe contacted several years ago. She was united in marriage to Mr. Thompson March 28, 1866, and to this union two children were born, Jesse and Walter, who survive her. Besides her husband and children Mrs. Thompson leaves an aged mother, Mrs. C.C. Topping, of Porter and a brother Mr. Nat Topping.
     Mrs. Thompson was a member of the M.E. Church, and was a lady who had the respect and esteem of all her acquaintances. The family and relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. The funeral services were conducted at the Rodney M.E. Church Tuesday, February 1, 1898, Rev. W.H. Gibbons, officiating, with burial following at Rio Grande, by Undertaker Glassburn

Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday Feb 5, 1898
Transcribed by Mary James

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Thomas, Maurice M.

     Services for Maurice M. Thomas, 92, Rt. 1, Bidwell, who died Tuesday will be Friday, 11 a.m. at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton with the Rev. Charles Lusher and the Rev. Charles Hively officiating.
Burial will be in the Robinson Cemetery.
     Pallbearers will be Ronnie Toler, Chris Toler, Donald Browning, Ryan Browning, Matt Toler, Gene Hertenstein and Ron Dalton. Honorary pallbearers will be John Kenneth Russell, Johnny Eugene Russell and John Jenkins.

[Note: Born Mar 26, 1897; died Sept. 5, 1989]

Gallipolis Paper
Thursday, Sept. 7, 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Thompson, Melda

DIED AT LOGAN
     Mrs. L. E. Thompson, 21, formerly Miss Melda Buskirk, died recently at her home in Hinton, W. Va. The funeral and burial were at Logan, W. Va. Mrs. Thompson was the wife of Mr. L. E. Thompson, son of Mr. G. E. Thompson of Bladen, this county. Beside her husband she is survived by one child, June Leah, aged four, and ________________

[Note: the rest of the obituary is missing. Based on census informtion re: daughter, date of death is believed to be ca 1922]

Gallipolis newspaper
Date unknown
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

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Thompson, William G.

Death of William G. Thompson
     Mr. William G. Thompson died at his home in Springfield, Ohio, on the 12 inst. He was born Sept. 3,1818 in Boston, MA and hence at the time of his death was 73 years, 2 months and 9 days. He was buried at Mound Hill Cemetery on Saturday last.
     Mr. Thompson was a respected citizen, held in high esteem by all who knew him. He leaves six children, three sons and three daughters. Two of his children reside in Gallipolis, Dr. S. G. Thompson and Mrs A. A. Lyons.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Nov. 17, 1891
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Thompson, Wm.

     Wm. Thompson, who had been in failing health for the last few months and had been making his home with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Geo. Gee, until Thursday of last week, was taken to his children in Columbus. He passed away Tuesday. Funeral at Ebenezer by Rev. R. Denney. Burial in the church cemetery by H.K. Butler.

[Note from stone: 1870-1932.]

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

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Thorne, Bessie

     Miss Bessie Thorne, eldest child of Mr. Charles Thorne, died of diphtheria last Saturday forenoon. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, January 6, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Thorniley, Clara Graham

Mrs. Thorniley Is Claimed Thursday Afternoon; Rites To Be Saturday
Had Suffered Fractured Hip On March 13
     Mrs. Clara Graham Thorniley, whose physical condition had worsened since she fell and fractured a hip on March 13, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at her home, 633 Second Ave. She was 84 years old last Jan. 29 and the widow of Friend F. Thorniley, one-time county auditor.
     After the mishap, which occurred at her home, Mrs. Thorniley spent several weeks in the Holzer Hospital. She was taken there again last month, staying until Tuesday of last week. She lapsed into unconsciousness Wednesday night and did not rally.
     Mrs. Thorniley was a life-long resident of Gallia County and the scion of two prominent families. Her parents were William and Martha McCormick Graham and she was born between Clipper Mills and Raccoon Island on Jan. 29, 1864.
     Funeral services will be held at 4:30 Saturday at the new Waugh Funeral Home, in charge of Rev. W. Scott Westerman. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery.
The pall bearers will be S.B. Huntington, William P. Cherrington, H.B. Ecker, Carl Myers, F.C. Ghrist and A. Fontana.
     Decedent attended Clay Twp. schools and the Gallipolis High School. On Oct. 31, 1889, she and Mr. Thorniley of the same neighborhood were united in marriage by Rev. P. Henry.
     For 16 years they lived at Raccoon Island, he being a prosperous farmer and a graduate of Marietta College. In 1904 he was elected county auditor and moved here the following year. On retiring from the office Mr. Thorniley engaged in the produce business and later acquired what had been the home of Captain Miles Brown - now as then one of the finest homes in Gallipolis. Mr. Thorniley died at Miami Beach on Jan 29, 1920.
     They are survived by one daughter, Miss Ruth, who gave her full measure of tender devotion down through the years.
     Mrs. Thorniley was a member of the Methodist Church but was not identified with any other groups. She reciprocated her daughter's solicitude and love and centered her attention on her home. Her hobby was writing, but the products of her pen were not publicized but reserved for her circle of friends.
Mrs. Thorniley was a woman of great vigor that enabled her to withstand long suffering from diabetes, culminating in two recent strokes.
     She was the last of her generation of the Graham family who had an important part in Gallia county affairs for many decades.

[Note from Stone: 1864-1948]

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

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Thorniley, F.F.

F.F. Thorniley Dead
Prominent Business Man of Gallipolis Dies in Florida
    A message from Miami, Florida, received by the local Elk Lodge this Thursday morning, announced the sudden death of F.F. Thorniley at the Pershing Hotel in that city. The news was a shock to the entire community.
     Only ten days ago Mr. Thorniley left for the South with Messrs. Spear and Wall to spend the winter, in the hope of "getting rid of this," he said to the writer, putting his hand on his chest, and referring undoubtedly to a cough which had bothered him for years, but which he had never regarded as serious.
The cause of death is as yet unknown here, but may have been pneumonia, heart trouble, or strangling in a fit of coughing. Word was sent immediately to the Miami Elks to ship the body home.
     Mr. Thorniley's wife, and daughter Miss Ruth, were plunged into deep distress by the wholly unexpected news, his last letter to them having expressed them the delightful time he was having in the South. Besides his immediate family, he leaves a sister, Mrs. W.H. Tomlinson of Dayton. Funeral arrangements are not yet made. He was 60 years old.
     F.F. Thorniley was an officer in the Gill Produce Company, a prosperous business in the city. He served two terms as County Auditor, and previous to that was the owner of two or three river-bottom farms below Gallipolis. He was a prudent and successful man in business, and accumulated a modest fortune. He was educated at Marietta College, graduating in 1884, and was a classmate of Gen. Dawes of Chicago, who was one of his best friends all through life.

[Note: His full name was Friend Flack Thorniley and he is buried at Mound Hill Cemetery in
Gallipolis as are his wife Clara and daughter Ruth.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 29, 1920
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Thornton, John Henry

GALLIPOLIS
J. H. THORTON, 100, DIES; BELIEVED GALLA'S OLDEST
     GALLIPOLIS -- John Henry Thornton, 100, reported to be the oldest resident of Gallia County, died yesterday at the Johnson rest home at 1124 First Ave. at 5:30 p.m.
     He was born Oct. 8, 1851 in Harrison Township, the son of Henry Warden and Susie DeWitt Thornton and one of 11 children. His father served in the Civil War and lived a long life as did most of the family. Mr. Thornton spent his entire life in this area farming and was educated at a school in Harrison.
     Eighty years ago he married Elizabeth Short and eight daughters were born to them. Seven survive. Mrs. Ollie Yeany, Mrs. Omar (Ota) Barnett, Mrs. Homer (Rena) Sowers, Mrs. Herschel (Lucille) Porter and Mrs. Zanna Benning, all of Springfield; Mrs. Effie Notter of Columbus and Mrs. John White of Gallipolis, the
latter who cared for her father prior to his entrance into the rest home. The other daughter Mrs. Emma Berriage, died in 1923. Mrs. Thornton died Jan. 5, 1925 at the family's home on Claylick Road.
     Also surving are a sister and a brother, who are Firman Thornton of Harrison Township and Mrs. George S. (Hanna) Lewis of Gallipolis. Mr. Thornton retired at the age of 80 and then lived with his daughters.
     Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Lincoln Ridge United Brethren Church. Friends may call at the Miller Funeral  home until the funeral hour.

Athens Messenger
August 26, 1952
Contributed by Joyce Robinson                                                                         Top of Page

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Unknown publication in Brossard Library in Gallipolis
6-1955
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

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Tope, Nelson

Nelson Tope, 66, Dies In Rodney
     Nelson Tope, 66, a native of Walnut Twp., died at 1 p.m. Tuesday at his home in Rodney. The end came suddenly from a heart condition. He was a son of George and Julia Morgan Tope and brother of Albert E. Tope, retired funeral director of Gallipolis.
     Most of the decedent's adulthood had been spent in Springfield, O. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Margaret and Bessie Tope, both of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Brundy of Lancaster; the brother named; a half-sister, Mrs. Emmett McCall of near Gallipolis, and two half-brothers, Claude Tope of near Rodney and Walter of London, O.
     The body was taken to Springfield, where interment will be made, after the services which will be held Friday, 2 p.m. at the Richards Funeral Home.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth November 17, 1878; date of death November 25, 1947.]

Newspaper (prob. November 1947, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Tope file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Tope, Raymond S.
    
     CARROLLTON - Raymond S. Tope, 63, of Fourth St. West East Carrollton, died Friday evening at University Hospital in Cleveland after a nine months' illness. He was born Jan. 3, 1921 in Gallipolis to the late Walden and Jessie May Hixon Tope.
     He retired in 1982 from the L.C.T. Plastic Company. He was a veteran of World War II, member of the Carrollton United Methodist Church, Carrollton Village Board of Public Affairs, vice-president of the Carrollton Chapter of AARP, member of the Burlique Square Dance Club, the Society of Plastic Engineers, Senior Citizens of Carrollton and is credited with starting a community crime watch program there.
     Survivors include his wife, Virginia Roe whom he married Aug. 12, 1945, a son, Robert of Columbus; three daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Patricia) Calvert, Carrollton; Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Rilke of New Philadelphia and Miss Linda Tope of Rochester, N.y., a brother Kenneth Tope of London, Ohio; six grandchildren.
     Memorial services will be held Monday at 2 p,m. at the Carrollton United Methodist Church with Rev. Rodney Buchanan officiating. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Carrollton Unit of the American Cancer Society. The Sweeney-Dodd Funeral Home of Carrollton had charge of arrangements.

[Note: Parents names are Walton and Bessie Mae Hixon Tope. His wife's name was Virginia Rowe.]

Gallipolis Tribune
September 9, 1984
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                Top of Page

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Tope, William H. Rev.

Rev. W.H. Tope Claimed By Death
     Rev. William H. Tope, a native of this county who had a successful career as a Methodist minister, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at his home in Elgin, Ill. He retired from the ministry some years ago and his kinfolk hereabouts knew he was in poor health.
     Funeral will be held at Elgin at 2:30 Tuesday. Miss Mary Lusher, a clerk at the Kerr drug store and a niece of the decedent had expected to attend the rites but decided this morning not to make the trip.
W.H. Tope was the son of John H. and Mary Frances (Huron) Tope and was born near Patriot Feb. 21, 1871. The Topes came to this county from Carroll County, O.
     He attended rural school, spent a year at Rio Grande College, then matriculated at the National Normal School in Lebanon. Then he taught for a number of years and when still quite young joined the teaching staff of the old Gallia Academy. Later he entered Ohio Wesleyan University and was graduated there in 1900 and was ready for the ministry. Three years before that or on Sept. 1, 1897, he married Miss Hattie Spangler, daughter of John Spangler of Theviner.
     Converted when 21 at Asbury Church, he served as pastor of a Jackson circuit from 1900 to 1903 and the next two years the Rodney-Centenary circuit. From 1905 to 1908 he was at Proctorville.
After serving Murray City two years Mr. Tope was transferred to the Central Illinois Conference in 1910. There he served at Neponset, Rock Island, Chicago (Lanion Avenue Church), Sycamore and Elgin.
For his work in Chicago he was listed in "Who's Who."
     Mr. Tope is survived by a son, Rev. Merrill Tope and a daughter, Miss Ruth, a teacher, both of Chicago; brothers, Enos of Chicago and Harry of Northup, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Ropeter of Thurman. A.E. Tope of this city is a cousin.
     Rev. Mr. Tope was an able, versatile, useful and beloved man, and the news of his death will sadden a wide circle of old friends.

[Note: From Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 date of death May 1, 1948.]

Newspaper (prob. May 1948, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Tope file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Topping, Anna

Mrs. Topping, Aged Thurman Resident, Dies
Funeral Will Be Held At Rio Grande M. E. Church 10:30 Friday
     Mrs. James Alexander (Joe) Topping, 82, died at about 9 o'clock Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ella Mossman in Thurman. Both Mr. and Mrs. Topping had lived with this daughter and her husband, William Mossman, who is the mail carrier on the Gallipolis-Thurman route, for the last few years. Mr. Topping also has been in very poor health.

Burial at Calvary
     Decedent is survived by, besides the husband and daughter named, six children: Mrs. Laura Troth, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Miss Margaret Topping, Chicago; Mrs. Rachel Mossman and Miss Kate Topping, both of Athens; James Ira Topping, Detroit, and Martin Sanford Topping, Swanton, Ohio. All of them except Mrs. Troth, who recently visited her parents, will come for the funeral.
     Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at Rio Grande M. E. church. Burial in Calvary cemetery by Davis & Thomas.
     Mr. and Mrs. Topping were married more than 58 years---April 14, 1878---at Waverly, Ohio, by Rev. Mr. Hixon. They lived in the Pike county seat for 10 years, but had been residents of this county 48 years. They moved to their daughter's home in Thurman after their home in Bidwell was destroyed by fire three or four year ago.
     They had 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren when they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Their son, James Ira Topping of Detroit, is a lawyer. The surviving husband was four years older than Mrs. Topping and he was born near Adamsville in 1850, a son of James Sanford and Malinda Knotts Topping. The Sanfords trace their English lineage back to the 12th century, while a paternal ancestor of Mr. Topping came to America in 1630, more than 100 years prior to Washington's birth.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth December 6, 1854; date of death October 20, 1936; father John H. Martin; mother Ellen Shepherd.]

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

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Topping, Fannie A.

     Mrs. Fannie A. Topping, wife of Mr. C. Topping, living near Porter, died last Saturday morning, aged 59 years, after an illness of about three weeks. A husband and six children are left to mourn their loss. Mrs. Topping was a daughter of the late Wiley Hill, of Rodney, and a most estimable lady. The funeral ceremony was held at the Porter M. E. Church at 11 o'clock Sunday, Rev. Durling officiating. Interment at Long graveyard by Undertaker Glassburn. Her family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

Gallipolis Bulletin,
Mary 16, 1896
Vol. XXIX, NO. 28
Transcribed by Charles Wright

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Topping, Jeanette Donnally

Topping Rites are Set for 2 Wednesday
Decedent Taught School For 38 Years Hereabouts
Endeared Herself To Thousands
     Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanette (Donnally) Topping, retired school teacher, who died Monday afternoon, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday at the Elias Wetherholt funeral home. Rev. W. Scott Westerman, pastor of Grace M. E. church, of which the decedent was a devout member will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill cemetery at Evergreen. Friends my view the features at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight and preceding the funeral hour tomorrow.
     Mrs. Topping was born in Springfield tp. and was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Helen Cherrington Donnally. She retired as a teacher three years ago, after giving 38 years to the teaching profession, 27 of them in Gallipolis. Countless children, many of them now men and women, will long and gratefully remember the interest she showed in them and the immeasurable service she rendered.
     Mrs. Topping is survived by one son, Eugene, a steamship engineer, whose home is at Buffalo, N.Y.; two brothers, William L. Donnally of Gallipolis R. D. 1 and Luther Donnally of Leo, Jackson county; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Blickle of Ironton, Miss Alice Donnally and Mrs. Jessie Howell, both of whom shared with Mrs. Topping her home at 88 Locust st.
     Mrs. Eugene Topping is expected to arrive here in the morning from Buffalo. Her husband is on the high seas.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth February (?) 17, 1871; date of death August 7, 1939. There is a marriage record for Jeanette Donnally and George W. Topping 1892 in Gallia Co. (Ancestry.com)]

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

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Towns, Verna L.

     GALLIPOLIS - Verna L. Towns, 93, formerly of 212 Third Ave., Gallipolis, died at 9 a.m. Saturday in Pinecrest Care Center, having been in failing health for the past several years. Born March 6,, 1891, at Talahoma, Tenn., daughter of the late William and Chloe Robinson Towns, she was a retired employee of Frankenberg Box Co., Springfield, and Berry Bolt Works, Columbus. She attended the Church of God in Gallipolis and was a member of the Gallia County Senior Citizens organization.
     Surviving is a son, Hollis of Falls Church, Va. She was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rio Grande. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Tribune
January 20, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Trichler, Nellie

Mrs. Trichler Dies at Home Above Addison
Widow Of Loman Trichler And 81 Years Old---Funeral At 2 Sunday
     Mrs. Nellie Trichler, widow of Loman Trichler, died at 8:15 this morning at her home above Addison overlooking Dam 25. Death was due to heart disease, but her health had been fairly good up till about the time of the flood.
     Her two daughters and son-in-law left nothing undone to make her comfortable and happy and to prolong her life. She received every attention and reciprocated in fullest measure their love and solicitude. The entire community respected and esteemed her highly. She was a member of the Little Kyger Grange.
     The Trichler home is the old two-story frame house on the upper side of the railway underpass and is the first house below the home of George Rothgeb.
     Mrs. Trichler was in her 82nd year, having been born at Rutland Jan. 29, 1856. She was a daughter of Lewis and Hannah Page Gardner.
     She was married to Mr. Trichler, who died some years ago, July 7, 1874. Of this union there survive two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Caldwell who lived with her mother and Mrs. Sylvia Johnson, wife of O. C. Johnson, who live nearby. There is one surviving sister, Mrs. Matilda Steele of Kansas City, Mo.
     Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Sunday in charge of Rev. S. A. Phillips, Baptist pastor at Cheshire. Burial at Gravel Hill by J. L. Coleman.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, March 19, 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                            Top of Page

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Trobridge, Isaac

Sudden Death
     Isaac Trobridge, of Ohio Township, died suddenly Tuesday night last. He had been complaining but his family was not apprehensive. During the evening of the night he died he was lying across the foot of the bed. His wife called to him to get up and retire but this did not disturb him in the least. She then asked one of her sons to arouse him and he went to the bed and found him cold in death. As to what caused his death is unknown but the family attributes it to heart disease. He was aged about 60 years and leaves a wife and several children. Burial took place at Mt. Zion. W.H. Barton conducting the services.

[Note: died March 1, 1898]

Gallipolis Journal
Tuesday March 8, 1898
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Trotter, Luella

98 Year Old Native Dies Wednesday
     Mrs. Luella (Sid) Trotter, 98, one of the oldest residents of the county, died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday at her home, 121 Third Ave. Mrs. Trotter had been in failing health for a year and a half after suffering a fractured hip. She had resided in Gallipolis since 1921.
     She was born in Clay twp., April 1, 1865, daughter of the late John and Rachel Lunsford Hazlett. Her marriage to Thomas Trotter took place Aug. 26, 1885, and he preceded her in death in 1918.
Two surviving sons are William C. and Virgil Trotter. There are six grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Three brothers and three sisters who preceded her were John, Sherman, William, Mrs. Nancy Campbell, Mrs. Mary Ann Morgan and Mrs. Elizabeth Hazlett.
     Mrs. Trotter was a member of Bailey Chapel Church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, David Pharr of the Church of Christ will officiate and burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, June 6, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Trout, James Wiley

Father of Six Veterans Dies at Age of 75
James Trout Succumbs To Heart Attack Before Aid Arrives
     James Wiley (Uncle Jim) Trout, 75, died at 1 o'clock this morning at his home on the Mina Chapel Rd. He had been in poor health for seven years and had a severe heart attack a week ago and another Wednesday night. He died before medical aid arrived.
     Decedent was the son of James and Ellen Abbott Trout, born Apr. 27, 1876, in Roane Co., W. Va., one of nine children. Only two brothers, Isaac C. Trout, Charleston and James Trout, Gallipolis, survive.
On Nov. 7, 1917 he married Miss Nellie Board. The Rev. Jonathan Smith, pastor of the Baptist Church of Spencer, W. Va., performed the ceremony at the bride's home at Clendenin, W. Va. They came to Gallipolis 35 years ago and for a time lived in the Maynard property, later moving to their present home.  
     In his early life he was a carpenter but went to farming and followed that occupation for several years. When he retired seven years ago he was an overseer of the county roads. He was a good neighbor and a regular attendant at church.
     The Trouts have eight sons, six of whom served in World War II. They are: Forrest, Rex, Dennis and Brook of Charleston; French of Dayton; Wayne at home and Harry and Miles of Gallipolis.
The body will be at his late home after 7 p.m. today where friends may call.
     The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mina Chapel Church where he was a member. The Rev. Walker Beaver, a Baptist minister in Huntington, will conduct the services and burial under the direction of Miller's Funeral Home will be made in the Ridgelawn cemetery at Mercerville.

[Note: 1876-1951, handwritten on obituary]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Trowbridge, Ernest

Ernest Trowbridge Claimed Thursday
     Ernest Trowbridge, 60, former resident of Ohio Twp., died before noon Thursday in a Charleston Hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday at his home in Red House, W.Va. His only surviving brother is Jacob Trowbridge, 1148 Second Ave., Gallipolis. He was a son of John and Mary Elliott Trowbridge. Five children survive, one at home.

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

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Trowbridge, Michael L.

     Michael L. Trowbridge, 52, of Gallipolis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 18, 2006, at his residence.
     He was born June 7, 1953, in Gallipolis, to the late Samuel Westley Trowbridge and Vivienne Eileen Chandler Trowbridge, who survives him. He was a 1971 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. Michael attended Appalachian Bible College at Bradley, W.Va., from 1971 to 1974. He was a 1979 graduate of Piedmont Baptist College at Winston-Salem, N.C., and a 1985 graduate of Tri-State Bible College at South Point.
     He became a Christian in May of 1965 and a member of First Baptist Church later on in that year. He taught Sunday School for a while in the primary and high school departments. He served several summer internships with the Baptist Mid-Mission of Cleveland. He was also a missionary candidate with them for a while. He held several other jobs during his working career.
     He was a member of the Point Pleasant, W.Va.Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, a member of the Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Ohio, a life member of both the Gallia County Historical and the Gallia County Genealogical Society, OGS Inc., being president in 1989 and earning the Jane Roush McCafferty, CG Award of Excellence for his publications efforts.
     While in the genealogical society, Michael was the chairman in charge of abstracting marriage records for publication. Eventually there were three marriage books available covering 1803 through 1925. He also authored a birth record book and the 1890 Census and a Soldiers' Discharge book. He was dedicated to genealogy and was working on Civil War materials, as well as continuing with his own personal research.
     His real love was the Civil War and he was a re-enactor until it became too difficult for him to participate. Michael literally gave thousands of hours to help other genealogists. He will be missed tremendously by all who knew him and by researchers around the country who have benefited by his many fine works.
     Michael was a member of First Families of Gallia County OGS, Est. 1990; of the Civil War Families of Gallia County, OGS, Est. 2004, and a life member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (Cadot-Blessing Camp Number 126, Department of Ohio) and the Sons of Veteran Reserve of that group.
     He was the last of a family with the Trowbridge name (sixth generation) here in Gallia County. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Westley Trowbridge, in September, 1995.
     He is survived by his mother, Vivienne Trowbridge of Gallipolis; aunts and uncles, Betty and Gordon Kemper, Sonny (James F.) and Mary Chandler, and Philip Underwood, all of Gallipolis; several cousins on both sides of the family; and a special friend, David W. North of Gallipolis.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006, at the Willis Funeral Home, with Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel M.E. Cemetery at Bladen. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Willis Funeral Home.
     Pallbearers will be members of the Cadot-Blessing Camp Number 126, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
    In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Michael's memory to the Point Pleasant Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution or Cadot-Blessing Camp Number 126 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sunday, May 21, 2006                                                                                     Top of Page

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Trowbridge, Paul Carlyle

Mr. Trowbridge Claimed at 49 Years Today
Paul Carlyle Trowbridge, 49 died at 4:30 am today in Holzer Hospital.
     Mr. Trowbridge was born in Bladen son of Jacob Trowbridge and Zenia Lewis Trowbridge. He is survived by his mother with whom he made his home at 48 Sycomore St. Also surviving are two brothers, Darrell Trowbridge , Caledonia and Sam Trowbridge ,Gallipolis; two sisters, Mrs Earl (Rosalean) Logan, Gallipolis and Mrs. Virginia Harrison, Columbus.
     Paul Trowbridge was educated in the Gallipolis City Schools and worked in the mailing room of the Tribune for several years. He was also employed by the G. C. Murphy Co.
     He had been hospitalized several times and seriously ill since August.
     Four nieces and nephews survive.
     Services will be held at Miller's Funeral Home. Arrangements are imcomplete. Burial will be at Bladen.

Gallipolis Tribune
Auggust 31, 1967
Submitted by Marian Schoonover

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Trowbridge, Wesley

Wesley Trowbridge, Chesapeake, Dies
     A message was received last night by Jacob Trowbridge that his brother, Wesley, had died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage at his home in Chesapeake.
     Wesley Trowbridge was born in this county 69 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Cordelia Trowbridge; a son, Everett, and four grandsons (two of them in the armed services}, St. Paul, Minn.; also four stepchidlren, Oscar, Elmer and Emory Nelson of Huntington, and Virgil Nelson of Rutland, and a brother, Ernest of Red House, W. Va., besides the Gallipolis brother.
     The body is at the Schneider mortuary in Chesapeake pending completion of funeral arrangments.

Gallipolis paper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Tullis, Louise Kerr

     Louise Kerr Tullis, 88, Athens, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in the Hickory Creek Nursing Home, The Plains. Born May 21, 1907 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Cassius and Mary Thomas Kerr, she was a graduate of Ohio University, and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Athens, and the Kappa Phi of Phi Beta Phi.
     Surviving are a(sic) two daughters, Ellen Jones of Chillicothe, and Jane (Gene) Wetherholt of Columbus; and seven grandchildren.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hughes-Blower Funeral Home, Athens, with the Rev. Tom Hanover officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until 2 p.m., Wednesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No Date
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

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Tumbleson, James Washington

J. W. Tumbleson Claimed Sunday
Services To Be Tuesday For County Farmer
     James Washington Tumbleson, 66, died Sunday at 6:45 a.m. at the Holzer Hospital where he had been a patient since Nov. 29. The cause of his death was carcinoma of the pancreas. The deceased was a farmer and his home was on the Double Creek Rd. above Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Good Hope Church where he was a member. The Rev. Ben Prinson, Willow Wood, will conduct the services and burial will be made in the church cemetery under the direction of C. R. Halley.
     James Washington Tumbleson was born Jan. 28, 1884 in Scioto County to Samuel and Melissa Robinson Tumbleson. He is survived by his wife, Gillie Rossiter Tumbleson, and the following brothers and sister; Joseph E. and Roy, Otway, O.; Alfred, Portsmouth; and Mrs. Anna Nichols, West Portsmouth; and five grandchildren.
     Mr. and Mrs. Tumbleson had one son, Wayne, who was burned to death in 1943 at Hogsett, W. Va.
The body will be taken to the home of Oscar Garland, Georges Creek, today at 5 p.m., where it will remain until time for the final services.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 9, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Tumbleson, Wayne

Heroi[...] Buried Sunday
Rites At Good Hope For Rev. Wayne Tumbleson
     Funeral services were held at Good Hope Church Sunday afternoon for Rev. Wayne Tumbleson who died Friday at Pt. Pleasant. He had received burns while rescuing his two year old son, Merill, from a fire that destroyed their home in Clendinen District, Mason County, on Thursday. The child died at noon Thursday. After the fire, neighbors cared for Mrs. Tumbleson and their five other children.
     Mr. Tumbleson, who was a native of Ohio Township, had gone to Clendinen District to substitute for the pastor of Mt. Carmel ... Chapel and Potts Chapel United Brethren Churches. He was a son of Mr. & Mrs James Tumbleson, who live at the ... of Double Creek.

[Note: Death Certificate: Ona Wayne Tumbleson was born June 23, 1912 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio and died April 9, 1943 in Pt. Pleasant, Mason County, WV. He was the son of James Tumbleson and Gillie J. Rossiter. His wife was Frances Marie Tumbleson. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                           

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Turner, Virginia

     Virginia Turner was born in Louisa County, Virginia, June 4th, 1826, and died at her brother's home in Ewington, Ohio, February 7th, 1892, in her 66th year. She was the daughter of Jonathan and Mary G. Turner. Her death was caused by la grippe. She professed faith in Christ and united with the M.E. Church when quite young, and continued faithful until the last, leaving a bright evidence to her many friends of her acceptance with her Heavenly Father. She loved her Bible, her church and her Sunday school. She was kind and charitable, and ever mindful of the poor. Her sufferings are over. She rests in peace. Her spirit has returned to God who gave it.
     Her body rests in the Ewington Cemetery, near the old church where she had met to worship for so
many years. The family circle is broken by death the second time; two have passed over to the
other shore. She leaves four brothers and three sisters, besides a number of other relatives and
friends, to mourn their loss.

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

March 5, 1892
Gallipolis Bulletin
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Twyman, Pearl

     R. Pearl Twyman, 77, Ewington, died Friday, January 7, 1994 at Holzer Medical Center. Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton. Services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union. Pall bearers will be John Thompson, Brett Thompson, Scott Clark, Brandon Twyman, Brent Schultz and Shane Hampton. Honorary pall bearers will be Becky Clark, Dama Twyman, Bethany Elliot, Bradd Schultz, Tommy Meade and Matthew Elliot.

Gallipolis Tribune
January 10, 1994
Transcribed by J. Farley

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