Waddell, Alexander

Greenville, Perry twp, Gallia Co., O.
     Departed this life on the 6th inst. After a few days confinement to his bed, Mr. ALEXANDER WADDELL, something over 100 years of age. The deceased was a native of Scotland, who emigrated to this country at an early day, and after conducting himself for some time with dignity and propriety, married Miss Eleanor Roush, the daughter of one of the earliest and most respectable settlers of Pocahontas county, Virginia. They lived together in all the happiness of conjugal affection for the term of 55 years; early in life they both became members of the M E Church, and lived in the unity of the spirit, and in the bonds of Christian affection they pulled together in the gospel yoke. Their roof became the shelter for the weary pilgrim and the gospel minister for many years, and God blessed them with five sons and seven daughters, whom they early instructed in the path of piety and virtue; eight of whom, through mercy, are trying to follow the example of their parents to that rest which remains for the people of God. The old lady died about seven years ago in the triumphs of a living faith. The old gentleman bore up with Christian fortitude under his bereavement, and waited all the days of his appointed time, and lived to see his children, grand children, and great grandchildren to the number of 260. As a husband he was agreeable and affectionate; as a parent, kind and tender; as a friend, charitable and sincere, and as a citizen, unblemished and inestimable, possessing, perhaps, one of the most even and uninterrupted tempers that ever fell to the lot of man. In short, he was esteemed by all who knew him, scarcely ever having an enemy in his life. He manifested to his last hour the character of a man of the deepest piety; patient in his afflictions, he left the world without a murmur or a groan. His remains were conveyed to the house of his son, John Waddell, on Sunday the 7th instant, where his funeral was preached by the Rev. John Clark, to a large and respectable assemblage of our citizens, with his connexions who listened with interest and attention. "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his."
     Mr. Waddell was one of the earliest Pioneers to the west. He emigrated to Western Virginia with the first band that crossed the mountains, and was in engaged in several battles with the Indians during the frontier wars.

BUCKEYE & GALLIPOLIS JOURNAL
SEPTEMBER 18, 1834

Transcribed exactly from copy of original newsprint.
Grave site is in the Hulbert Cemetery
Alexander Waddell was a Revolutionary War soldier
Carolyn MH Smith

Waddell, Harry

     WADDELL---HARRY, youngest son of Ephraim E. And Jennie Waddell, died in Kansas City, MO., September 25, 1886, in the 32d year of his age.
     Harry was always recognized as an important factor in the social circle in which he lived and moved. Genteel in personal appearance and modest in demeanor, of a bright and cheerful disposition and imbed with a sense of manly worth and integrity, he won for himself the high respect, and possessed the confidence of all who knew him.
     Having an intelligent mind and prompted by a noble spirit of moral obligation, his purpose was ever manifest to have the conduct of his life within the sphere of duty and of right. He was in a true sense a discreet young man, and thoughtfulness seemed to be a distinguishing characteristic of his life. He sought useful and practical information, and was a lover of a good book at a very early period in life.
     After receiving a fair English education in the common and high schools he started out with zeal and a noble purpose, prompted by industry and energy, to make his way in the world, and secure and independent living, and with this end in view went to Kansas City and engaged as a clerk in one of the
large wholesale establishments of that city. But being of a delicate constitution from early youth his physical powers were not equal to his energy and will force, and his purposes and plans of a business character have all been cut off by his early departure to the great hereafter. For that departure he was fully prepared a we believe. He had years before sought God in the pardon of sin, joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and had lived an earnest and consistent Christian life, and though many friends are left weeping they mourn not as those who are without hope.
     Up to the time of Harry's death the household had been an unbroken one, and chief among its members, by his sprightliness, by his cheerful and accommodating disposition, and by his respect for and obedience to his parents, and his love for his brothers and sisters, he contributed largely to make it a home attractive in its interests and enjoyments to all its inmates.
     But death hath not regarded these endearments. It is always painful in its visitations, but doubly so when it selects its victims from the children of our highest hopes and fondest anticipations, and drops the curtain forever on the scene of many years of successful happy life. But these painful
visitations come to our homes, and our death ones are with us no more forever, and like one of old we "are dumb with silence" and our "sorrow isstirred". In his last affliction, Harry was attended by his parents, who brought home the body for burial.
     The funeral services were attended by many sorrowing relatives and friends at Mt. Zion Church on Tuesday following his death, and his remains deposited to rest in the family burying ground."

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, October 27, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Walker, Ella

Mrs Walker dead
     Mrs. Ella Walker, wife of Vinton Walker of East Gallipolis, died Wednesday last after long illness. The funeral was Friday by Rev. Peirce, interment following in Pine Street Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two sons and four daughters.

Gallia Times
February 18, 1926
Transcribed by Cheryl Enyart

Walker, Peter

Peter Walker
    Mr. Peter Walker died at his home on the river road, near Walker's, last Saturday, aged 55 years, leaving a wife and five children. The funeral services were conducted Monday morning by Rev. Jehu Rose. Interment at Mound Hill by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, March 21, 1902
Submitted by Teresa Herrman

Ward, Catherine

Death of Mrs. Ward
     News was received here Monday of the death of Mrs. Catherine Neal Ward, wife of Charles Ward of Columbus, who died Saturday, May 18th, 1912, of tubercular trouble.
     She was the third daughter of the late R. D. Neal, Clerk of Courts in this county,and Mrs. Eliza McCormick Neal, sister of Mr. Harvey McCormick of this city, and was comparatively a young woman. She is survived by her husband, mother, brothers Harry and Bundy and three sisters widely separated. She never had any children. She was of a lively good disposition and left many friends and relatives who will mourn her loss.
     Her father and family resided in this city for many years and she left many acquaintances here who will greatly regret to hear of her departure.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 24, 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Ward, Charles L.           

WARD
     October 22d, 1886, Charles L. WARD, son of William and Sarah Ward, aged 25 years, 3 months and ___[illegible] days. The funeral services were held at the family residence October 24th, at 2 O clock p.m. Within a few months death has carried off two sons of the bereaved parents.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, October 27, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Warner, Augustus

Augustus Warner Dies Early Monday
Native of Gallia County Succumbs at Home
    The death of Augustus F. Warner, aged 75 years, occurred early Monday morning at the family home on Sharon avenue, after a brief illness. Mr. Warner was a native of Gallia county but lived in Zanesville for many years. Surviving are five children: Mrs. James Dowell of South Side, West Virginia; Mrs. Charles Fielders, of New Holland; Mrs. John L. Tilton, of this city; Mrs. Harry Jeffries of Quincy, West Virginia; Otis Warner, of Ashley; one step-son, Charles Birchard, of Newark; one step-daughter, Mrs. Forrest Hurdman of West Virginia. Ten grandchildren also survive. His wife and three children preceded him in death. Dean company in charge.

The Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio)
August 19, 1930
Submitted by Teresa Herrmann

Washington, Mary

Death
     Of Mary Washington, an ex-slave of the Nephew of George Washington and a Prominent Colored Woman of this City.
     Mary Washington, aged 97 years, died at her residence on Third Avenue Friday afternoon at three o’clock from infirmities incident to old age. Aunt Mary, as she was known to most everyone in this city, was a fine old colored lady who had helped raise a number of our prominent citizens and whose death will be deplored, though she was anxious to go to her last resting place. She was born way back in 1810 and for some time was the slave of Dr. Lawrence Washington of Winchester, Va., who finally released her from bondage and she came to this city and lived with the Pitrat family for a number of years. It was in the early 30’s that she arrived in this city and from that time until almost the time of her death she had been employed as a faithful and trusted servant of most of our prominent families, having been with the Pitrats’, Narets’, Millers’, Langleys’, Baers’, Henkings’, and numerous others. Aunt Mary was taken ill about a week ago and it was soon seen that she could not survive. Many of the children who she had nursed, when notified of the approaching end, were in attendance upon her and everything possible was done to make the final struggle as peaceful as possible.
     She was a faithful member of the A.M.E. Church and had been a Methodist for over fifty years. She requested that her funeral be held at the A.M.E. Church. To the last her memory was exceedingly active and her energy and wonderful memory for a person of that advanced age have been much commented upon. While in bondage she had two children, a son and a daughter, who were taken to Texas by Dr. Washington. The son alone survives as does another daughter, Ella Gray of this city, who was born after she was set free.
     The funeral services will be held at the A.M.E. church Sunday afternoon at two o’clock by the Rev. Simmons. Interment will be at Pine street cemetery by Hayward.

Gallipolis Daily Journal
Vol. XIII, N. 34 , Saturday February 9, 1907, Page 1
Contributed by Peggy Youngs

CHESHIRE
     Charles Delmore WATSON, aged 6 years, son of Mr. And Mrs. W. H. WATSON, died of brain fever, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1886. Funeral services were held by Rev. W. H. Gibbons at the M.E. Church, Wednesday, 2 PM.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, November 10, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Watson, Leverett

     "A Sad, Sad, Death--Sunday Afternoon, while Leverett WATSON, oldest son of Henry Watson, was bathing with a companion in the river at Carl's coal landing, he became strangled and before help could rescue him he drowned; his body was secured in about ten minutes and all efforts to restore life proved fruitless; his age was about thirteen years; he was one of the best boys in this community; his politeness was proverbial. The family have the sincere sympathy of the vicinity. The funeral services were held at the M.E Church, Tuesday, at 11 O'clock a.m., Rev. W. H. Gibbons delivered the sermon.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, September 08, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Watson, Sylvia Barry

OBITUARY OF SYLVIA BARRY WATSON
     Mrs. Sylvia Watson, 94, of Linville (sic), Ohio, died Thursday, April 24, 1986, in Bryant Health Care Center, Ironton, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Sunday at Schneider Funeral Home, Chesapeake, by Minister Richard Nicols. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Gallia Co..
     She was born Jan. 18, 1892, in Gallia County, a daughter of the late John and Navada Moore Barry. She was a member of Linville (sic) Church of Christ. She was preceded in death, in 1954, by her husband, Edward Watson. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Jewell) Roach of Chillicothe; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Garnet Sheets, one stepson, Garrett Watson, both of Gallipolis; two brothers, Lawrence Barry of Aid and Arnold Barry of Proctorville; two granddaughters, Mrs. Donald (Leila) Martin of Frankfort, Kentucky., and Mrs. John (LaVersa) Motes of Chillicothe; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.      Friends may call from 6 to 9 P.M. Saturday at Schneider Funeral Home.

The Herald-Dispatch
Saturday, April 26, 1986, page A-9.
Contributed by Jeff Hayes Hiestzie76@aol.com

Watts, David

Death of David Watts
     Mrs. James P. Hott received the intelligence Thursday, the 13th, that her brother David Watts, formerly of Springfield Township, but a resident of Delaware for the last eight or ten years, had died that afternoon at 5 o'clock, from a complication of trouble. Mr. Watts was a resident of this city for a few years before moving to Delaware, and was a most highly respected citizen, in the 50th year of his age. He was engaged in the book and stationery business at Delaware and was highly prosperous. He was the second son of Esquire Andrew Watts (now 87 years old) by his last marriage. He leaves a widow, the daughter of the late William Cherrington, and four sons and one daughter.
     His oldest son, William, is the President of the Richland, (Mich.) National Bank, and a most worthy citizen. The next son George, was in the bookstore with his father, while Charles has a branch store between Columbus and Delaware. Arthur, the other son, is a lad at home. His daughter, Miss Annette is also at home with her mother. Mr. Watts was a member of the M.E. Church since a very young man and led a correct and christian life. He was __ of P. and his burial will be conducted at the direction of that order at Delaware. He also leaves besides his aged parents, Mrs. Hott mentioned. Mrs. Wal__ Ramsey, and brothers William and John of Springfield Township and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Scogvill of Texas, and all of whom will sustain their loss an affectionate and be__ relative and the first bereavement in the family since they reached an adult age.

Gallipolis Journal
December 19, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Waugh, Edward C.

Edward C Waugh
     Funeral services for Edward C. Waugh, 77, of 833 10th St., are to be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Waugh-Hallen-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis. Waugh died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday in Mercy Hospital after an illness of two years.
     He was born Feb. 25, 1886, Gallia County, a son of John and Effie Collin Waugh. He had resided in Portsmouth since 1924 and was a retired molder at Ohio Stove Co. Waugh was married Dec. 16, 1904, in Point Pleasant, W. Va., to Jessie Chick. Mrs. Waugh survives.
     Also surviving are a son, Clarence Waugh of Gallipolis; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Mehl of Gallipolis and Mrs. John Eads of Sarasota, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
     Waugh was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
     Rev. Howard G Young, pastor of First Baptist in Gallipolis is to officiate at services. Interment is to be in Gallipolis. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at Melcher-Funeral Home and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 0 p.m. Saturday at Waugh-Hallen-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis.

Portsmouth Times
5-24-1963
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Waugh, Jessie

Waugh
     Mrs. Jessie Waugh, 88, of Rendezvous Medi-Home, died Thursday following a long illness. A native of Gallia County and a member of Temple Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward in 1963.
     Survivors include a son, Clarence Waugh of Gallipolis; a daughter, Mrs. Helen McGuire, 1139 1/2 Gallia St., two grand-children and five great-grandchildren.
     Services are to be Monday at 11 a.m. at Melcher Funeral Home with Rev. Max Sidders officiating. Burial is to be in Pine Street Cemetery in gallipolis. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday

Portsmouth Times
Friday, Feb. 4, 1977
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Waugh, Maxon Wayne

Waugh Is Killed 8 Months After Entering Service
     Private Maxon Wayne Waugh, 19, who was killed in action on March 5, as reported in Tuesday’s Tribune, was inducted into service last May 29. Among those inducted at the same time were Jack Trotter and Lewis Clark.
     Private Waugh received his basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas, and went to Italy via North Africa some time in February. His last letter to his parents, Postmaster and Mrs. O. V. Waugh of Eureka, was sent from the Anzio beachhead and dated Feb. 27. He was a member of an infantry rifle company, but it is not permissible to name the military unit. He could have been on combat duty only a few days before he was killed, it is inferred from the known date about his movements.
Like his boyhood schoolmate, Joe Craig, young Waugh has made the supreme sacrifice for his country. Other school boys will have to take their places in the line so long as war remains the established method of establishing “justice” among “civilized” nations.
     Wayne was the only son and pride and joy of his parents and his two sisters, Ernestine and Elizabeth.

Gallipolis Tribune
1944
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Pvt. Waugh’s Body To Arrive Home
     The body of Maxon Wayne Waugh, killed in action Sunday, March 5, 1944, on Anzio Beach, will arrive on the 12:39 p. m. Wednesday train in Gallipolis and it will be received by F. L. Stevers, Mercerville.
     A member of the 179th Infantry 45th Division, Pvt. Waugh was the son of Oral V. and Georgia E. McKean Waugh, who survive with two sisters, Mrs. Henry R. Bright, Marion, and Mrs. Gerald L. Wright, Sandusky.
     Funeral services, which will be announced later in the week, probably will be held Sunday.

Gallipolis Tribune
Undated
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Webster, D.G.

D. G. (Del) Webster died Saturday at his home in Huntington at the age of 71. Mr. Webster was a native of Gallia County and leaves several relatives in the county. Dr. Joe Webster, of Dam 26, is a brother. He is also survived by his widow, four daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday morning after which the body was brought back for burial in the family burying ground near Flag Springs. [Note by H.E., this is Webster Cemetery in Walnut Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June, 1928
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Wells, Elmer

Death of Mr. Elmer Wells
     Mr. Elmer Wells of near Crown City died Sunday at his home after a short illness at the age of 55 years. He leaves his widow, three sons and one daughter. Mr. Wells had taught school for many years near Mercerville and Crown City. Funeral services were held this Tuesday at Good Hope at 2:00 p.m.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday, 24 July 1925, p.1
Submitted by Eve Hughes

Wetherholt, Caroline (Caroline Clark WETHERHOLT)

Death of Mrs. Caroline Wetherholt
     Many in this city were shocked Sunday to hear of the death of Mrs. Caroline Wetherholt, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kate Blake, at Porter, Saturday night at 9 o’clock. While the news was not unexpected it came with that shock that characterizes the announcement of a death. The deceased has been bedfast for the past two months, suffering from a complication of troubles. Everything that human love and kindness would suggest was done that her life might be spared, but it was of no avail and at the hour mentioned above Mrs. Wetherholt calmly and peacefully fell into that slumber from which no mortal wakes again to suffer any pain. The deceased was nearly 70 years of age and leaves the following children to mourn a fragrant memory and one that will always be kept sacred in their hearts: Messrs. George J.; William C.; and Elias Wetherholt, and Mrs. A. DeLille, Mrs. Kate Blake, Mrs. David Davis, Mrs. Sisson and Mrs. Summers.
     Mr. Wetherholt preceded her to the other shore March 1st, ’96. A good lady, kind mother and loyal friend has been called to her eternal home. She was a superior lady in many respects and in every relation a true one. She has been a consistent member of the M. E. church for the past sixty years. Her loss is an eternal gain. Her friends are numbered by the hundred and not confined alone to this county. Until recently she made her home in this city with her son, Mr. Elias Wetherholt and family. Her children suffer an irreparable loss, the parting of the parental chain. To those whose hearts are made sad we extend our heartfelt sympathy. God in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from this life one whose old life has been devoted to Him.
     Rev. J. Finley Bell will conduct the funeral at Mt. Zion Tuesday morning at 10 o’ clock, burial following.

Gallipolis Journal
Monday, June 25, 1900
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[Note – Caroline died on 6/23/1900; Caroline was the daughter of William Clark Jr. & Elizabeth Shepard & wife of Elias Wetherholt Sr.]

Wetherholt, John William

John William Wetherholt Passes Friday
      John William Wetherholt, retired farmer and lifelong resident of Harrison tp., died Friday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belva Trotter, on Clay Lick. He had been in poor health a good while.
Mr. Wetherholt, the father of Blazer Wetherholt of this city, was born May 29, 1854.
      His wife, Hartie Blazer Wetherholt, died Dec. 22, 1924. They are survived by the son and daughter named, Blazer and being their eldest; Mrs. Marie Woofter, Huntington, W. Va.; Will Wetherholt, Chester, Pa.; Minnie, Columbus, and Cleo, Huntington. There are five grandchildren and great-grandchild and one sister, Mrs. J. T. Mooney, Ohio tp.
      Funeral services will be held at Providence church at 2 o’clock, Sunday, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Interment there by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 17, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans

White, Donald

White Funeral Held
Former Gallipolis Youth Buried at St. Nicholas Cemetery
     Donald White, 15, former Gallipolis youth, was buried at St. Nicholas Cemetery near this city, Saturday, his body having been brought from Columbus, where he died Thursday as the result of complications of an appendix operation.
     He was buried beside his father, twin brother, and two sisters, who were victims of a fire at Nallen, W.Va., four years ago. With his mother, Mrs. Mable Jenkinson, he moved to Pomeroy two years ago, going to Columbus seven months ago.

Athens Messenger
Oct. 10, 1910
Contributed by Joyce Robinson

White, Ellen

Ellen White Dead
     Ellen White, daughter of Jos. and Mariah White, was born August 29, 1865 died August 12, 1914. Had she lived until the 29th day of August she would have been 49 years old. She was never very strong, being an invalid nearly all her life. Her sufferings were great, but she born them with Christian patience and fortitude. She was for a number of years a member of the Baptist Church, though feeble health kept her from attending church services. Her everyday life gave evidence of her faith in God and of her love for Jesus Christ her Savior.
     She leaves to mourn her demise an aged father, with whom she has lived since the death of her mother, four brothers, four sisters, and many other kindred and friends, but all, are comforted in the truth. Her sufferings are over. She is now at rest and in the assurance that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory she now enjoys.
     Her funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Clark Chapel, services being by Rev. W.J. Fulton. She was laid to rest in the Church Cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
August 20, 1914
Transcribed by Henny Evans

White, Phebe

Death of Mrs. W. R. White Sr.
     Mrs. Phebe White, widow of Mr. W. R. White Sr., died at her home at 721 Third Avenue (this) Tuesday, June 3, 1924, after a serious illness of several weeks at the age of 77 years. She leaves one son Judge W. R. White and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Baxter of this city and Mrs. Genevieve Hulich of Cincinnati. Also one brother Wellington Holcomb of Arkansas, and two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Morlowe of Mattoon, Ill., and Mrs. W. R. Dupree of Portsmouth, O.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the residence. Burial in charge of W. N. Hayward at Pine Street cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 3, 1924
Transcribed by Henny Evans

White, Rufus

OBITUARY
     Died from cancer in the stomach. Rufus White was born in Millersport, Lawrence County, Ohio Oct 30th, A D 1812. Died in Gallia County, Ohio, March 3'rd, 1886, aged 74 years 5 months and 3 days.
     Brother White was united to marriage with Miss Lucinda Childers, Jan 14th, 1839. God blessed this union with 12 very dear children, four of whom preceded their father to the spirit world and 8 still survive.
Brother and Sister White lived in a very peaceful relation as husband and wife until Jan. 26th, 1868, when death came and broke the family circle and called sister White from Labor to Reward.
     Brother White was again united in marriage with Miss Margaret Daniels, Jan 27'th, 1869. In this marriage relation Brother and Sister White lived a very peaceful and happy life, sharing together all the joys and sorrows that  are incident to this life until death came and again broke the family circle and took from their fond embrace a kind husband, a dear father and a friend.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, March 17, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Wigner, Nan

MRS. NAN WIGNER DEAD
     Mrs. Nan Wigner of near Cora, died this afternoon (sic) from a complication of diseases, aged 70 years. She leaves four brothers, John, Peter, Lew and Henry Smeltzer and one sister, Mrs. John Swigert of Gallipolis. She leaves three sons and three daughters, John and James Wigner of Gallipolis, and Charles at home, Mrs. Geo. Waddell, Mrs. Alice Chamberlain of Cincinnati, and Mary at home.
     Mrs. Wigner's funeral will take place Monday afternoon from her late home, Rev. John W. McCormick will likely conduct the services and Wetherholt will have charge of the burial which will be in the Hulbert graveyard. (Mrs. Wigner's death occurred on September 14.)

The Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
September 20 1907
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer

Wilcox, Rebecca

Mrs. Stephen Wilcox
     Mrs. Rebecca Wilcox, widow of the late Stephen Wilcox, died at Vinton on last Saturday, aged about 75 years. The funeral and burial occurred on Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, assisted by Rev. Parkins and Rev. Simmons. Mrs. Wilcox leaves two sons, Messrs. Geo. W. and Alfred Wilcox, and three daughters, Mrs. James Daniels, of Jackson County; Mrs. Stephen Perkins and Miss Rebecca Wilcox. The deceased was a woman who enjoyed the friendship and respect of all who knew her, and she was a conscientious Christian. Her death has cast a gloom over the entire community. The funeral services were very largely attended.

Gallia Times
October 22, 1898
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Wilcoxen, Amos

Amos Wilcoxen Passes at Home Near Stafford School
     Amos Wilcoxen, aged 60, died suddenly at his home just off the Portsmouth Rd. near the Stafford Schoolhouse, Thurs. about 11 p.m. While Mr. Wilcoxen was able to be about, he had not been in the best of health for some time. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at his late home by Rev. Ira Sheets. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cem. under the direction of A. E. Tope.
     Mr. Wilcoxen is survived by his wife and eight children; Rodney of South Charleston, Ersel of Ironton, Mrs. Merle Melford of Springfield, Mrs. Lottie Thivener of Northup; Mrs. Ollie Saunders and Dewey Wilcoxen of this city, and Clarence and Millie at home. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Emory Saunders of Cheshire.

[Note: Date of death 11 Dec 1930. Amos Wilcoxon, born 22 Feb 1870 in Guyan, Gallia, Ohio, was the son of Sutton Wilcoxon and Mary Susannah Sheets. Grandparents were Henry H. Wilcoxon and Nancy A. Leggett, and Samuel H. Sheets and Delilah Caldwell.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, 15 Dec 1930
Submitted by Judy Righthouse Free, g grandniece

Williams, Charles T.

Chas. Williams Dies at Home Sunday Noon
Funeral Services Will Be Conducted by Rev. H. M. Smith at 2 Tuesday
     Charles T. Williams, who was in his 66th year, died at noon on Sunday at his home about a mile this side of Bulaville on the Mill Creek road.
     His death is believed to have followed by a few hours the suicide of John H. Mink of the same township (Addison) a few miles away.
     Like Mr. Mink, Mr. Williams was born and reared and spent his life in that township. He was a son of Miles Williams. He had been in poor health for two years and his death resulted from a third stroke of paralysis, previous strokes having made him nearly helpless.
     Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, formerly Etta Rowley, and five children: John W. of Carey; Mrs. Harvey Cole and Mrs. Sherritt Eatherton, both of Mt. Blanchard; Mrs. Sam Nicholas of Plain City, and Chauncey of Toledo.
     There are 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also, one sister Mrs. John McCann of Chillicothe.
Mr. Williams was a member of the Baptist church, D. of A., and Jr. O.U.A.M.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. H. M. Smith at 2 o’clock Tuesday at the Bulaville church. Burial there by A. E. Tope.

[Note: Headlines for the day concerned the suicide of John H. Mink. This appears to be the only reason for the mention of him in the obituary.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 16, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, Dolph

Dolph Williams, C. City Marshal, Dies Saturday
Remembered by Many as Singer--Funeral Services Held At Crown City This Afternoon.
     Dolph C. Williams, marshal of Crown City, died at his home there at about 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  For nearly a year he had suffered from heart trouble and dropsy and had been rather critically ill for the last two months.  Mr. Williams, who had a legion of friends in this county, would have been 47 years old on Nov. 27.  He was a son of the late John Preston Williams and was born and reared in Guyan tp. Some 15 years ago he was employed at the O.H.E. but for the last three years had served as marshal of Crown City.  Scores of persons will remember him as a tenor singer.  He was not musically inclined, but had he been, a great career may have been possible for him, for his voice was one of extraordinary tone.
     Brother of J. M. Williams
Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Oma Stevers, daughter of J. L. Stevers, former county commissioner; two sons, Chauncey and John Merideth; his mother, Mrs. John P. Williams, also of Crown City; one brother, John M. Williams, Gallipolis; who is connected with Payne Motor Sales; three sisters, Mrs. H. Emzy Haskins and Mrs. Charles Hall, Crown City, and Mrs. Lawrence J. Rood, Huntington. 
     Funeral services at 2 o'clock today in the Crown City M. E. church, of which Mr. Williams was a member, with Rev. Powell in charge.  Burial by Stevers Funeral Service.  The pall bearers were all cousins of the decedent: Irvin Williams, Louisa, KY; Earl Williams, Huntington; Clarence Williams, Chesapeake; Irvin Williams, Bladen; Cornie and Elijah Williams, Crown City.

GALLIPOLIS DAILY TRIBUNE, 
14 November 1932
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Williams, Emma

Mrs. Will Williams Dies
     Mrs. Emma Williams, wife of William Williams, died Sunday morning at her home, 24 Neil avenue, after an illness of seven weeks. Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late David and Mariah Wright Keeler, and was sixty-one years old. She was married Aug. 18, 1895. She was an active member of the Baptist church where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m. by Rev. George Sagen. Burial will be in Rife cemetery under the auspices of the Daughters of America. Arrangements are in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 1, 1931
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, Frank

Frank Williams Former Teacher Died Wednesday
Born and Reared in This County, and Gained Prominence in Lawrence--Funeral Today
     I. Frank Williams, 62, a native of this county, with many relatives in Guyan Township and here, died at his home in Proctorville Wednesday forenoon. He had been ill 10 months and his condition became critical on Monday.
     Mr. Williams taught school for a quarter of a century, had served as mayor of Proctorville, and in 1916 was elected a member of the legislature from Lawrence County. He was a first cousin of Mrs. Farnum Haskins and of H.W. Sowards and was a nephew of the late Isaac Floyd Chapman. He was a son of the late Elijah Williams.
     The Williams family moved to Proctorville 24 years ago. He belonged to the Masons, Knights of Golden Eagles and American Mechanics. He is survived by his widow, Margaret Fulks Williams, a daughter of William Fulks, four sons, I. Frank, Harlow, Lewis and Hartley Williams, all of Proctorville; two daughters, Mrs. Olive Blankenship of Huntington and Mrs. Bernice Staley of Proctorville; three brothers, Martin Williams of Huntington; Oliver A. Williams of Crown City, and one sister Mrs. Goldie Jones of Huntington.      Funeral services at 2:30 Friday at the Proctorville Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. E. T. Steele, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at Rome cemetery.

GALLIPOLIS DAILY TRIBUNE
Thursday, 29 September 1932
Submitted by Eve Hughes

Williams, Henry

     Henry Williams of Chapman Mills died at the Huntington Hospital Monday April 19, 1909.  He was taken there Saturday evening to be operated on for appendicitis. The operation was performed Sunday, and his brothers returned hopeful of his recovery, but he could not stand the shock and passed away. He was the son of Elijah and was a bright, intelligent young man with many friends.
      Besides his father, he leaves five brothers and four sisters to mourn their loss. The burial was at Good Hope Cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday April 23 1909
Transribed by Eve Hughes

Note: (John) Henry was the son of Elijah F. and (Nancy) Ellen Chapman Williams.  He was about 22 when he died.  His brothers and sisters included: Taddie, Jesse L., Myrtle E., Eva D., Edward, Oliver A., Nellie V., George E., and Lucinda.

Williams, John P.

Death of John P. Williams
     Mr. John Preston Williams died at his home in Crown City Thursday Nov. 20, 1924, after being in failing health for several months at the age of 68 years. He leaves his widow and two sons and three daughters, one son Alva preceding him in death two years ago, Mrs. Chas. Hall, Mrs. H. E. Haskins, and Dolph Williams of Crown City, Mrs. Lawrence Rood of Huntington and John Williams of Gallipolis. Funeral services were held (this) Friday at 2 p.m. at Crown City, burial in charge of Undertaker Stevers.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
28 November 1924
Submitted by Eve Hughes

Williams, L. A.

DEATH CLAIMS L. A. WILLIAMS, 70, PHYSICIAN
Native of Guyan and Widely Known in Gallia and Lawrence; Funeral Sunday at Miller
     Dr. L. A. Williams, aged 70, and a native of Guyan tp. died at 11 o'clock at his home 2618 Collins avenue, Huntington. He had been ill but a few weeks, though for a long period some years back his health was very poor.
     Dr. Williams was an uncle of John Williams, Ford salesman of this city. He practiced medicine at Miller for a number of years and was then an active figure in Lawrence county and Tenth district politics. From there, he moved to Barboursville, but had lived in Huntington for about 20 years. Lewis Augustus Williams was born in April, 1864, the youngest son of the late John Williams of Crown City R.D. He married America Saunders, who was a daughter of the late John H. Saunders and who is a sister of Chauncey F. Saunders, and Mrs. Curtis Houck of Crown City R.D. She and three children, all married, survive: Irvin and Earl, Huntington, and Maude. There are also one brother and two sisters, James H. and Mrs. Elizabeth Jefferson, Huntington, and Oletha, widow of John Murray, Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at Miller at 2 o'clock Sunday. Burial also there. Dr. Williams was a Mason and a member of the United Brethren church. He is remembered here as a genial, likable, active man. A wide circle of friends in Gallia, Lawrence and Cabell counties will be sorry to hear of his death.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday December 28, 1934
Contributed by Eve Hughes

Williams, Miles

Miles Williams
     Miles Williams, living near Bulaville, dropped dead in the store of D. E. Sawyers on Tuesday evening last. He was about 50 years of age, had served in the Confederate army and came from Giles County, Va. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services were held on Thursday.

April 21, 1894
Gallipolis Bulletin
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, Paul

Athens Messenger
July 13, 1952
Contributed by Joyce Robinson

Womeldorff, Daniel

     Daniel Womeldorff, late of this county, died at his residence at Tremont, in Illinois, a few days since. In the death of this man, his wife has lost a kind and affectionate husband, his children lost their best friend, his parents a dutiful son, his neighbors a ready assistant in promoting their best interests and the community a valuable citizen. Mr. Womeldorff removed to Illinois, where he could raise a family of children to whom he could give each a farm, but in the midst of his usefulness death has cut him off, leaving a kind and devoted wife and seven children to mourn their irreparable loss. He died the death of a christian, with the blessed hope of the remission of his sins through the atoning grace of Jesus Christ; his last words were, "I am going home, I feel that my departure will be in peace, my eternal happiness secure."

Gallipolis Journal
June 29, 1854
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Womeldorff, James W.

DEATH OF MR. WOMELDORFF
     Mr. James W. Womeldorff, stricken with paralysis at his home in Green township, near Mt. Zion Church, something like two weeks ago, departed this life Sunday evening at 6:30, August 31, 1902, near 70 years of age. His funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Zion Church, Tuesday, at 2:30 sun time, by Rev. John W. McCormick, his burial following by Wetherholt in Mt. Zion Church yard.
     Mr. Womeldorff was an old veteran of this county and comes from one of the pioneer families of the county. He was a son of Michael and Jane Waddell-Womeldorff, and had brothers Daniel, William, George, John, David and Frank, and sisters Mary Ann Holmes, Mrs. Janet Eagle and Mrs. J.P.R. Waddell, Frank being the last surviving member of the family.
     He was united in marriage with Miss Lodicia Smeltzer, a sister of John, Peter, D. M. and Henry Smeltzer, and Mrs. Nan Wigner and Mrs. John Swigert. He left children, Mrs. Cass C. Kerr of Monte Vista, Colorado, and Messrs. J. D. and L. A. Womeldorff, Miss Anna Womeldorff and Mrs. Ed. F. Hawk. He was born November 8, 1832, was kind and genial in his nature, a clever neighbor, fond of hunting and outdoor sports. He had been an invalid from an accident for a long time and gradually failed, the infirmites of old age finally overcoming him, to the regret of all.

The Gallipolis Weekly
Tribune Thursday, September 4, 1902
Contributed by Maj. J.. M. Smeltzer

Womeldorff, Lewis

Decedent Selected His Pall Bearers
      Pall bearers at the funeral of Lewis A. Womeldorff this afternoon were the ones he named last Sunday in an off-hand way while conversing with Harry K. Mills. They are Harry K., Ira J. and Fred Mills, Tom Smeltzer, Will Harrison and Rufus Pitchford.
      At the time of the conversation R. Womeldorff was apparently feeling quite well and is not suspected of having any premonition of an early death.

November 18, 1938
Gallia County newspaper
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Wood, Harry A.

     Harry A. Wood, age 82, died at 1:30a.m. July 1, 1951. Leading cause of death was Mulitple Sclerosis. He was a retired field representative for the International Harvester Co.of Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Wood founded and was a director of the Commercial Savings Bank of Gallipolis. Son of John H. and Amantha S. Roach Wood. Husband of Amantha Brandebury, whom he married in 1902, and she died 1938. and Lillian Oakes, whom he married in 1939, and she died Feb. 8, 1962.
     On the Board of Trustees of Rio Grande College, Rio Grande, Ohio in 1951. Mr. Wood's family founded Rio Grande College and he was a secretary and director on the college board of directors. He also was a trustee of the school's endowment fund. He was a member of the Morning Dawn Lodge of Masons Commandery No. 43, Moriah Council No.32 and Gallipolis Chapter no. 59, Cincinnati Consistory of Scottish Rite and the Aladdin Temple of the Shrine.
     Surviving at that time he had a nephew, Probate Judge John Howell of Gallipolis. Great uncle to Mrs. Mary F. Oakes Spencer, of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. Davida A. Oakes McMullen, of Williamson, W.Va.. Emrick-Scott Funeral Home, 1422 Lincoln Street Portsmouth, Ohio.
     Buried in Calvery Baptist Cemetery, Rio Grande, Ohio

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jul.2, 1951
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart

Wood, Ruthie

Miss Ruthie Wood
     Gallipolis -- Funeral services for Miss Ruthie Wood, 49, of Columbus, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McCoy Funeral Home at Vinton by the Rev. David Fields Jr. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
     Miss Wood, a former resident of Gallia County, died Sunday in University Hospital at Columbus. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of Ciell and Dora Wood of Columbus. Other survivors include a sister and three brothers.

Athens Messenger
May 19, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker

Wood, Vincent

     Vincent Wood, born October 27, 1826, in Campbell County, Va., died at his home near Cora, O., Nov 15, 1894, of stomach disease.
     He was the son of Robert and Catharine Wood, who came to this county from Virginia in 1831, and bought land near Rio Grande. Of thirteen children, one brother, Wm. H. Wood, of Cora, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy J. Weeden, of Washington and Mrs. Ellen Harbour, of W. Va. survive him.
     He went West in the fifties and remained but a few years, when he returned to Ohio, and, on August 15, 1861, was married to Mrs. Keziah Davenport, who survives him. Three children were born to them, two of whom, Geo. P. Wood and Mrs. Roselina Gates, are living. We might say that he spent the whole of his life in Gallia County.
     He professed religion and joined the Mt. Zion United Brethern Church in 1856, and was a member of the same church at his death.
     His remains were interred by Glassburn, of Porter, at the "Old Pine" Cemetery, on Saturday, November 17, 1894. Rev. Chapman, of Oak Hill, officiating. In disposition, he was declining, gentle, kind and obliging, and sought it to be good rather than great; and truly it may be said that

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 8, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Woodruff, Christena Smeltzer

OBITUARY
     Christena Smeltzer Woodruff, daughter of Adam and Margaret Smeltzer, was born in Gallia county near Gallipolis, Ohio, January 4, 1837, and was called to her Heavenly Home February 10, 1915, aged 78 years, 1 month, and 6 days. In the fall of 1851, she came with her parents to Shelby county and located on a farm north of Sidney. On October 12, 1854, she was united in marriage with Alfred Woodruff, this union was blessed with seven children, three sons and four daughters, one daughter preceding her mother in the Spirit World in infancy.
     She leaves to mourn her loss her aged husband and the following children: Margaret J., George W., Emma A., Thomas G., Lenora Pearl and Reuben S. Woodruff, and eighteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four brothers and a host of friends.
     Mrs. Woodruff was born of God in 1853 under the labors of Moses Hibbard of the Central Ohio conference of the M.E. church. All the years since she has lived a consistent Christian life, a life of self-sacrifice, a life of pure Christian love, without a doubt she has gone to Heaven.

The Sidney Journal
Tuesday February 16, 1915
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer

Wooten, Ellen Beaver

Mrs. Albert Wooten Victim of Paralysis
     Mrs. Ellen Beaver Wooten, wife of Albert Wooten, died at 9:35 Tuesday night at their home in Yellowtown (Thivener). She suffered a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago and had been bedfast thereafter. Prior to that her physical condition had been fairly good but her mind was cloudy for a couple of years.
     Mrs. Wooten was a native of Lawrence county but most of her 79 years had been spent in this county. She was twice married. Her first husband was the late William Beaver and she is survived by the following children of this union: John Beaver, Gallipolis Route 4; Mrs. Lorena Rose, Gallipolis; Mrs., Frona Monk, Jackson; Mrs. Ola Bailey, Columbus; Edgar Beaver, Washington. Charles and George Beaver may be living but they have not been heard from in years.
     Funeral arrangements will not be completed until messages have been exchanged, but burial will be at St. Nicholas by Undertaker A. E. Tope.
     Mrs. Wooten was a member of the Church of God. Her distressing health had caused much sorrow to all who knew her.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 1, 1932
Transcribed by Kathy Hill- Lynch (gg-granddaughter)

Worman, Kenneth M.

     Gallipolis, a veteran of WWII died at 8:15 pm Friday in Veteran's Hospital, Johnson City, TN. He had been in failing health for several years and was formerly employed as assistant engineer with the Gallia County Highway Dept.
     A native of Gallia County, he was a son of the late Trafford and Mary Jones Worman. He was amember of the First Presbyterian Church, Elks, V.F.W and Eagles, all in Gallipolis.
     Surviving are a daughter, Karen, of Gallipolis, three sisters Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Wolfe of Ironton, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Davis of Delaware, Ohio, Ms Frances Worman of Gallipolis.
     Services will be at 1 PM Tuesday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, Gallipolis. Rev Linson Stebbins and Rev Glen Huebolt officating with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Military graveside rites will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 4464. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 today.

Ironton Tribune
November 16, 1970
Contributed by Fran Brown

Wright, Gomer Ben

     GOMER BEN WRIGHT 81 of 86 State St, Gallipolis, Ohio died Friday morning in a Gallipolis Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at the Salem Baptist Church of which he was a member, by the Rev Gerald Brown. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
     He was born April 6, 1891 in Perry Township Gallia County, a son of the late Andrew and Mary Jenkins, (WRIGHT ?). A retired farmer, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a charter member of the American Legion. Survivors include the wife, Leona Wood Wright, four daughters, Mrs. Howard West of Springfield, Ohio, Mrs Clyde Price and Mrs Lorene Strausbaugh of Albany Ohio, a brother, Dave Wright, of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs Logan Davis of Columbus and Mrs. Oscar Poole of Springfield, and five grandsons.
     The body will be taken to the church an hour before the services from the Waugh-Halley funeral home at Gallipolis, where friends may call from 7 to 9 pm today.

Huntington Herald Press
about 8 March 1971
Contributed by Ernie Wright