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 The following obituaries are from the files of various Gallia County Newspapers and other publications. They are listed below in alphabetical order of the surname.

Uhrig, Anna G.

Anna G. Uhrig Dies Suddenly At Norwood, Ohio
     Mrs. Anna Uhrig, widow of William Uhrig, died suddenly of a stroke of apoplexy at her home at 1959 Cleneay Avenue in Norwood Wednesday afternoon. The news of her passing came to her youngest sister, Mr. J. Harley Bovie, who had visited at the Uhrig home a few weeks ago. Mrs. Henry Worman of this city was the oldest of the sisters. Mrs. Uhrig was born in Cincinnati but was reared here, being a daughter of the late Ernest A. and Anna Geisler.

5 Sisters Survive
     Her husband died about 14 years ago and she is survived by one son, Charles I. Uhrig, a banker, living in Charleston. She is survived by a brother and three sisters in addition to the two already named: Will Geisler, Cincinnati; Mrs. C.C. Mack, Delaware and Gallipolis; Mrs. Ed Copeland, Webster Grove, near St. Louis and Mrs. Tillie Pfeuffer, Michigan City, IN.
     Interment will be made in Spring Grove Cemetery.
     Mrs. Uhrig is remembered here as an attractive, charming woman, who found life worth while and who won the esteem and affection of those with whom she came in contact.
     Mr and Mrs. Bovie left this forenoon for Cincinnati. C.C. Mack accompanied them as far as Chillicothe. There Mrs. Mack was to join the Bovies, while Mr. Mack was to go on to Columbus with his son.

[Note: Death Certificate: born Sept. 18, 1868, died May 16, 1934; aged 65 years, 7 months and 28 days. Parents: Ernest Geisler and Anna Steigert--both born Germany]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 17, 1934
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Underwood, Merle M.

     Merle Mary Underwood, 68, Rt.3, Bidwell, died Monday afternoon in University Hospital, Columbus, following an extended illness.
     Born July 26, 1914, In Paintsville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Winona Sloane Centers. She married A.C. Underwood, who survives, on Nov. 26, 1930, at Logan, WV. Also surviving are a son, Robert M. of Man, WV; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Virginia) Riedel of Rt. 3, Bidwell, Mrs. Russell (Jacqueline) Greene of Man; Mrs. Paul (Betty) Hollingshead of Rt. 2, Vinton and Mrs. Doyle (Sharon) Saunders of Rt.3, Bidwell; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren ad a sister, Mrs. Franklin (Pauline) Lancaster of Frankfort, KY. She was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and a grandson.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Vinton Baptist Church, with Rev. W.E. Curfman officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service.
     Pallbearers will be Stephen, Phillip and Keith Saunders, Ronnie Skidmore,Roger and Gregg Deel. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Hollingshead II, Michael Riedel, Charles Riedel II, James Edmonds, Jimmy Porter and Ralph Greene.

[Note: Died April 25, 1983]

Gallipolis Paper
April 26, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Unroe, Adam W.

A. W. Unroe, 84 Dies
Burial Mercerville
     Adam W. Unroe, aged 84, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 1937, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ernola Smith of Cannelville, Ohio. He had been in poor health for a long time, as the result of a stroke, but his last serious illness began only about two weeks ago. Another daughter, Mrs. Nina Ott of Chicago, and a son, Wilbert Unroe, of this city, survive. He is survived also by a brother, W. Riley Unroe, who lives with his son, John W., here.
     Decedent was born and reared on the lower end of what has been known as the Charles H. Lusher farm, a mile below Mercerville in Guyan tp. He married Mary Angeline Wood, who died about 14 years ago.
Mr. Unroe had been a resident of Muskingum county for the last quarter of a century. He was a member of the Crown City lodge of Masons. For years Mr. Unroe operated a blacksmith shop in Mercerville.
     Funeral services will be held at 12 o’clock Tuesday at the Mercerville church in charge of Undertaker Cannon of Roseville.

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

Unroe, Clara H.

CLARA H UNROE, 77 of Lower Road, Gallipolis wife of Oliver A Unroe, died yesterday in Holzer Medical Center. Also surviving is a daughter Mrs George (Donna June) Adams of Gallipolis. Funeral 2 p m Saturday in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m tomorrow at the Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis.

Huntington Hearld Dispatch
Thursday 28 Feb 1980
Submitted by Ernie Wright

Unroe, Mary A

Mrs. Unroe Dead
     Mrs. A. W. Unroe, passed away at her home at Cannelville, Ohio, Nov. 2. The remains arrived at Gallipolis Saturday and were taken to the home of her brothers, I. N. Wood, in Guyan township. Funeral services were held Sunday at Mercerville by Rev. E. L. Sheets, burial in the church cemetery by Undertaker C. R. Halley.
     Mrs. Mary A. Unroe was born Oct 18, 1855, and died Nov. 2, 1922, aged 68 years and 15 days. In 1874 she was united in marriage with Adam W. Unroe. To this union were born eight children, Lester, Osaola, Isaac and Miles having died in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. J. T. Wall, preceded this mother to her heavenly home. Besides her dear, devoted husband she leaves to mourn their loss one son, Wilbert of Thivener, and daughters, Mrs. J. W. Smith of Cannelsville, and Miss Nine E. unroe of Cincinnati. Early in life this decedent united with the Baptist church and remained a follower of the Nazarene from thence.
     Mrs. Unroe was a kind and loving wife, one of those good, old-fashioned mothers whose home was her castle. There is no earthly name quite so sweet as that of mother, from the time she rocks her babe to sleep with her lullaby until she departs to the skies, mother's love never wanes. Such a mother was this decedent, now at rest.
     This mother was a good neighbor, one of those golden rule neighbors who had a pleasant word for everyone and scattered sunshine wherever she went. For some time she had been a constant sufferer, but she bore her ailment with great fortitude, trusting in the God of Mercy. Her mission was nobly performed and should be an incentive for us to follow. Her mission it would seem, was beautifully performed as the poet would have us learn, wherein he says:

Gallipolis paper
Nov. 2, 1922
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Unroe, Tressie M.

     Tressie M. Unroe, 70, Columbus, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday at the Dayton residence of a sister-in-law, Hazel Swindler, with whom she had made her home for the past four months.
     Born Oct. 9, 1912 in Guyan Township, Gallia County, son [daughter] of E.E. and Sophia Caldwell Halley, she retired two years ago from the Columbus State School.
     She married Malcolm Curtis Unroe on Sept. 28, 1935 and he also preceded her in death on Feb.9, 1982. Surviving are two brothers, Glenville and Billy, both of Rt. 1, Crown City and a sister, Mrs. Virgie Selfman of Las Vegas, NV. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
     Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Victory Church, with Rev. Bruce Unroe officiating. Burial will in Victory Cemetery [Ohio Township]. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday.

[Note: Died May 9, 1983]

Gallipolis Paper
May 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Unrue, Virginia Irene

     Virginia Irene Unrue, 77, of Gallia Manor Apartments, Gallipolis died at her residence Sunday morning. She was retired from Bob Evans Steak House.
     She was born March 27, 1910 in Ash County, North Carolina to Zener and Effie Miller. Her husband Harold Unrue preceded her in death in 1964. They were married in Gallipolis Feb. 8, 1929.
     Surviving are two sons, Emerson Unrue of Lancaster and Rex Unrue of Crown City; a daughter, Mrs. George (Eileen) Willis of Gallipolis; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Almeta) Miller of Oak Hill and Mrs. Jack (Thelma) Callaway of Jackson; a brother, William Clarence Miller of Akron; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was one, Harry Harold Jr., two infants, two sisters and one brother. She attended different churches in the area when she was able.
     Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Lusher officiating. Burial will follow at Old Mercerville Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 26, 1987
Transcribed by J. Farley

Unroe, Wilbert M.

Wilbert M. Unroe Claimed at Bladen
     Wilbert M. Unroe, 74, Gallipolis Ferry, died Monday night at the home of his son, Harold, near Clay Chapel, Rt. 1, Bladen. Born April 1, 1875, at Mercerville to Adam W. and Angeline M. Wood Unroe, the decedent married Alpha Windom in 1903. She died July 13, 1919, and they are survived by these sons and daughters: Harold; Judson, Lesage, W. Va.-retired from the Navy after 25 years; Lawrence, Williamson, W. Va.-a Navy veteran married to a girl who served her country in uniform; Louis, Urbana; and Mrs. Marie Hineman, Rt. 1, Crown City. Another son, Wilbert Ray, died in infancy. Mr. Unroe married Edna Bechtel March 27, 1933, and she also survives.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday in the Mercerville Church, the Rev. Charles Lusher officiating, and burial will be made by C. R. Halley in Mercerville Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount                                                                               Top of Page

Urwin, John

Death of John Urwin
     John Urwin departed this life March 23rd, 1898, at his home, which was with his son, Thomas, in Ohio Township, this county.
     Deceased was born in the county of Durham and city of Newcastle, England. He emigrated to America in 1832, landing at Pittsburgh, where he remained but a short time and then came to what is known as Samples Landing in Ohio Township, which has been his permanent home ever since he came to this country. He would have been 84 years of age next July.
     The deceased was a miner and coal operator. Mr. Urwin was married twice; his first wife was a Pritshell and his second wife was the widow of Joseph Toddoff, who preceded him to the Great Beyond two years ago. Of late years he was a great sufferer from asthma and his health had been poor for the last 15 years.
     The deceased was a Christian and a member of the M.E. Church and member of Bethel Class from 1849 and leader of this class until ill health overtook him, incapacitating him from the performance of his duty. In his last illness he frequently remarked " I am only waiting for the call." There is no doubt that he was ready.
     The deceased was an honest,honorable, upright man, a good and loyal citizen and ready to assist anyone in trouble with all the means that he could possibly command. The county has lost a good citizen, the church a faithful member, community a kind and charitable neighbor, his children an affectionate and indulgent parent. The deceased is no more, he has passed to the realms of eternal bliss to join those loved ones who have gone before. Peace to his ashes.
     Rev. Brill conducted the funeral services at Bethel Church, near Bladen, Thursday at 10 o'clock, the burial following by Undertaker Wetherholt.

[Note: Burial Bethel Cemetery, Clay Township]

Gallipolis Paper
March 23, 1898
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Urwin, Mary [Nibert]

Fall Caused Death of Mrs. Mary Urwin
     Mrs. Mary Nibert, 69, widow of Thomas Urwin, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31 1933, at the home of her son, Will L. Urwin, in this city, of pneumonia.
     On the Sunday preceding Mrs. Urwin was seriously injured in a fall at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Harrison, on Little Bullskin. Pneumonia developed and she was brought into town for medical care.
The Urwin home was formerly near Bladen. She is survived by the son and daughter above mentioned and by another daughter, Mrs. Lewis of near Bladen. Two brothers, O.W. Nibert of this city and John Nibert of Athens, and a sister, Mrs. W.W. Saunders of Northup, survive her.
     Funeral services were held at Bethel church near Bladen Sunday morning by Rev. Lee Wallace. Nephews of the deceased, Ralph, Eustace and Hugh Jeffers, Kenneth Saunders and Carl Niber, served as pall bearers.

Gallipolis paper
Sept. 1933
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Urwin, Thomas

Death of Thomas Urwin
     Thomas Urwin was born July 15, 1850 at Falling Rock W. Va., and died Feb. 26, 1913 at his home near Bladen, aged 62 years, 7 months and 11 days. He was a son of John and Eleanor Barker Urwin. He was married June 28, 1896, to Mary A. Nibert, and to this union five children were given, two have preceded him to the better land, John Lyle and Nellie.
     He is survived by his wife and three children, William L., Clara and Ruby. Also two brothers, Robert of Denver, Colorado, Hiram of Bridgeport, O., and three sisters, Mrs. Louisa Taylor of Columbus, O., Mrs. Josephine Blacklock and Mrs. Diana Roberts, both of Bladen, Ohio.
     He was converted when a mere child and has been a member of the Methodist church for many years. He was formerly a miner but of late years has been engaged in farming.
     His illness was of short duration, having taken suddenly ill last Friday with appendicitis suffering intensely until death ended his suffering of the following Wednesday. His parting counsel to his family was in these words which shows so clearly his firm reliance upon the Christian faith. “Remember the good advice which I have always given you and meet me in heaven for there is where I am going.”
     He was a kind husband and father, charitable in his disposition, a good neighbor and will be greatly missed in the neighborhood where he has been a familiar figure for so many years.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. S. Denney of Bidwell.

[Note: Buried in Bethel Cemetery in Ohio Twp.]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, March 5, 1913
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux