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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.

     Gwendolyn Will, 81, of Rt. 1, Gallipolis, died Saturday morning, at Holzer Medical Center following a long illness. A member of Bethel Church and Bladen Ladies Aid, she was born Nov 28, 1900 in Bladen to the late James and Willa Hanley Barker.
     She is survived by one son, Earl Will of Marietta; one daughter, Mrs. Victor (Geraldine) Hager of Rt. 1, Gallipolis; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband, Russell Roscoe Will, and an infant brother preceded her in death.
     Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's Home For Funerals with Rev. Charles Burchfield officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Burger, Harold Broyles, Jim Eskew, Robbie Halley, Roger Oliver, Pat Hager, Mike Hager and Walter Vance.

[Note: Died June 1, 1986]

Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Willey, John

     Mr. John Willey, aged 57, residing back of Clipper Mills, this county, died on Friday morning of last week, after an illness of eight months. The funeral services were held at Ohio Chapel Sunday morning, the interment at Clay Chapel Cemetery. A wife and several children mourn their loss.

[Note: Death Certificate..born 1836 Delaware County; died Nov. 9, 1893 Clay Township, Gallia County. No stone located in this cemetery but cemetery plat map shows a burial for a John Willey.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Nov. 18, 1893
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Willey, Phoebe [Trotter]

     Mrs. Phoebe Willey died in Pittsburgh Saturday morning, November 10, 1906. She was formerly a resident of this county but being old and feeble she made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Williams, and they accompanied her remains here. The funeral services were in Pittsburgh and Wetherholt laid her away tenderly in Mound Hill cemetery this Monday forenoon.
     Mrs. Willey was born in Greenbrier county, W.Va., January 16, 1818, and would have been consquently 89 next January.
     She came to this county with her parents when six years old and is the last one of her family to die. Her maiden name was Phoebe Trotter daughter of William and Mary Trotter. She was united in marriage with Thomas Willey in 1850 and became the mother of four children and is survived by the following: Mrs. Mariah Crocker and Mrs. John W. Williams of Pittsburgh and Mrs. F.E. Benedict of Indianapolis. Her husband died in 1864.
     She was the youngest one of ten children and was the granddaughter of Ann Bailey, and slept with her as a child of eight years, the night that celebrated woman died. She did not belong to any church but favored the Baptist church and was a plain, kindly, sincere truthful old lady that made friends of most all with whom she came in contact.

[Note: This obituary is of the granddaughter of the famous Mad Ann Bailey. Many have heard the story of the night Ann died when she asked her granddaughter to come stay the night as she felt she might not live through to morning. Phoebe was that little girl, eight at the time. Ann (Hennis) had one son William Trotter who married Mary Cooper. They had several children including Philip Trotter, Elizabeth Iron, John Trotter, William Trotter, Mary Iron, Davis Trotter, Sarah Trotter, Phebe Trotter, Jane Ann Trotter and Nancy Trotter. The children all inherited property in Gallia County when William died.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 12, 1906
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, Alphonsine [Niday]

     Falling at her home in this city on Oct. 21 and breaking her hip Mrs. Alphonsine Niday Williams, widow of Dr. S. W. Williams, died of her injuries in Holzer hospital on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20, 1935, almost a month later. She would have reached her 80th birthday on Jan. 29.
     Funeral services were held at her late residence on Court street in this city Friday afternoon by Rev. H. H. Wilbur, with interment following in Mound Hill cemetery.
     Mrs. Williams was born in Gallipolis, the eldest of the ten children of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Niday. On June 6, 1884, she was united in marriage with Dr. Williams, and they took up their residence in Mercerville, where he won an enviable reputation as a practitioner. They removed to this city permanently in 1919, where Dr. Williams died four years later. One son survives them. Dr. J. Stanley Williams of Massillon, Ohio.
     Three brothers and two sisters survive Mrs. Williams. They are Attorney John L. Niday of Boise, Idaho, F. B. Niday and Joseph Niday of Mercerville, Mrs. Viola Rodgers of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. R. R. Denney of Bidwell.
     Mrs. Williams was a member of the Baptist church at Mercerville and was a splendid Christian woman with a wide circle of friends who sincerely mourn their loss.

Gallipolis paper
November 20, 1935
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Williams, Ann M.

     Mrs. Ann M. Williams, widow of the late James Williams, of lower Second Ave., died Sunday evening at 10, at her residence. She is survived by a grandson, Dr. James Williams of Cincinnati.
     She is the last of the large family of Alexanders who came to this city about 1858, of whom the late Capt. J. M. Alexander was a member. Mrs. Williams was in her 82nd year.
     The funeral will be at her late residence Thursday at 1 P.M. and burial at Mound Hill beside her late husband and son Archie.

[Note: Born July 17, 1832 - Died Aug 27, 1916 per death certificate]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug 28, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Williams, Anne G. [Evans]

Mrs. Anne G. Williams Dies
     Mrs. Anne G. Williams, widow of John Hunter Williams, passed away Friday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Prose, near Cadmus.
     Mrs. Williams who was born in Wales 87 years ago had lived the greater part of her life near where she died. She was a devoted Christian throughout her life.
     Surviving relatives are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Marietta Prose, Mrs. Sara Jane Cook and James McCombs, this county; John McCombs, Williamsport, Ohio and Mrs. Anna Caldwell, Martin's Ferry, Ohio.
     Rev. R.R. Denney will conduct the funeral services Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Church. Burial in the cemetery there in charge of A.E. Tope.

[Note: Death Certificate..born June 15, 1841, died April 20, 1928; 87 years, 10 months and 5 days of age. Parents David Evans and Hannah Griffith, both born Wales]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 23, 1928
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Williams, Annie [Boster]

Annie Williams Died Suddenly This Morning
     Mrs. Annie Eliza Williams died quite suddenly at 8:45 this morning at her home near Thivener (Gallipolis R.D.2). Her age was 68 years, 8 months, 28 days.
     Mrs. Willliams was the daughter of Marion and Jane Neal Boster and it is believed that her whole life was spent in this county.
     Her husband, Alfred Williams, died about 20 years ago. They are survived by these children: Noah Williams, a World War soldier, who lived with his mother; Belle, wife of Brisco Baldwin, Gallipolis R. D. 2; Frances, wife of Joseph T. Wooten of West Liberty, Ohio. There are seven grandchildren and Mrs. Williams is survived by a brother, James Boster who lived with her.
     Friends may call at the home after 6 o'clock this evening to view the features of the departed. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at Elizabeth Chapel, of which she was a member.

[Note: dates from stone at St. Nick cemetery, Clay Twp., 1873-1942]

Gallipolis newspaper
1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                         Top of Page

Williams, Arch

He Sweetly Sleeps
Mr. Arch Williams, A Well Known Citizen, Dead.
     Mr. Arch Williams died Wednesday morning, May 1, 1895, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Williams, on Second street.
     He had been ill for a long time and death was a release from his sufferings. He was a boiler-maker by trade and for the past ten years had been employed in the capacity of foreman of the boiler manufacturing department at Enos, Hill & Co.'s foundry. The deceased was a hard worker and a valulable employe.
     Mr. Williams was born at Wheeling, W. Va., December 16, 1853, and removed to this city with his parents, where he met and married Miss Cora Myers, daughter of Mrs. Christena Myers, one of our pioneer residents. Two children were born to them. Mrs. Williams and an infant child died several years ago, leaving a son, Mr. James Williams, who with [undecipherable text].
     The funeral services were held at the family residence Friday afternoon by Rev. B. F. Jackson. Undertaker Wetherholt deposited the remains in their last resting place at Mound Hill cemetery.

Gallipolis Journal
Sat. May 4, 1895
Vol. LX, No. 25
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Williams, Bertie Cecil

In Memory of Bertie Cecil Williams
     The voice of bereavement is the same the world over--the sense of pain at parting; and its only relief is that others have suffered the same. Little Bertie was accustomed to listen to this piece, read to him by his mother and in a short time departed, to be himself the subject of the sad lamentation:

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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                                                                          Top of Page

Williams, Clarence Lowell

     Clarence Lowell Williams, 76, of Whipple, Ohio, died Oct. 29, 1993 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, W. Va.
     Born Jan. 30, 1917 in Crown City, Ohio, he was the son of E. M. and Effie (Sims) Williams. He had been a truck driver and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Aurelius Lodge 308 F&AM in Macksburg, Ohio Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, American Union Chapter 1 R.A.M., Marietta Council 78 R&SM, Marietta Commandry 50 Knights Templar, Hillbillie Degree Clan 8, Aladdin Temple Shrine, O.E.S. Aurelius Chapter 60, Marietta Shrine Club Monroe County Shrine Club, Loyal Order of Moose 1823, Legion of the Moose 192 in Chillicothe, Ohio, B.P.O.E. 477, Fraternal Order of Eagles 458, and the Gallia County Senior Citizens Center. He was also a member of American Legion 418 in Dexter City, Ohio, 40 et 8 Voiture 389, V.F.W. Post 5108, and U.S.L.S.T. Association, West Virginia Chapter. He was past president of the Washington County Fish & Game Association.
     He was married to Lillian Shaw, who preceded him in death on June 3, 1975. He is survived by sons, Richard L. of Whipple, Ohio, and L. Roger Williams of Coshocton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brothers Alva Williams of Florida and Dwight Williams of Columbus; sister, Mildred Jenkens of Gallipolis. He was also preceded in death by son, Gerald, sister Marjorie Gatewood, and granddaughter, Beth Williams.
     Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at the Hadley Funeral Home in Marietta, Ohio, with graveside service at 2:30 p.m. MonDAY, at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Mercerville, Ohio. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. SaturDAY, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of donor's choice.

Akron Beacon Journal (OH)
October 30, 1993
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Williams, David B

Death Of D.B. Williams
     Mr. David B. Williams of Raccoon Township, living on the Creek below Adamsville, died this Mary 29, 1908, of various troubles. He was awfully crippled up with rheumatism for several years. He was a fine old gentleman and left three sons, Wellington, Willie and Charles and one daughter Mrs. Carl Vollborn.

[Note: Death Certificate..born: 1829 Wales. buried in Calvary Baptist Cemetery, Raccoon Township]

Gallipolis Tribune
March 19, 1908
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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                                                                            Top of Page

Williams, Dowie

     Dowie Williams, 86, of Eureka, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1992 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 4, 1906 in Bladen, son of the late John and Rebecca Morrison Williams. He retired from the State Highway Department and attended Kings Chapel Church.
     He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bonnie Glover Williams of Eureka; four daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Mary Jo) Ours, Mrs. Dan (Helen) Rollins, and Mrs. Roger (June) Brumfield, all of Gallipolis; and Nancy Marshall of Urbana; one brother, Clarence Williams of Gallipolis; three sisters, Mrs. Rachael Mossbarger and Mrs. Virginia Burton, both of Vandalia, and Mrs. Pluma Haack of Union City, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, James Thomas Williams; one sister, Lucy Green; and three brothers, Rudolph, Calvin and Joe Williams.
     Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Willis Funeral Home, with Rev. John Wood officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Marvin Ours, Jr., Brian Ours, Ed Rollins, Vernon Ervin, Mike Ervin, and Jim Osborne.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Abt. January 5, 1992
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Williams, Effie Viola [Sims]
     
     Effie Viola Williams, 82, a resident of 517 Fourth Avenue, died at 8:30 a.m., Saturday at her home. She had been in falling heath several years. She was born Jan. 5, 1894 daughter of the late Burl Sims and Eliza Williams Sims. She married Elijah Williams in June, 1911 in Gallia County. He died on June 25, 1975.
     She is survived by two daughters and three sons. Mrs. Monroe (Marjorie) Gatewood and Mrs. Mildred  Hardway, both Gallipolis and Clarence Williams, Whipple, Ohio, Alva Williams, Wadsworth, Ohio, Dwight Williams, Columbus, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and one brother Wilbur Sims, Crown City. Three brothers and five sisters preceded her in death.
     She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Waugh-Halley Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 16, 1976
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood

Williams, Elijah M.

     Elijah M. Williams, 81, a resident of 517 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis, died at 11:05 p.m., Wednesday in Holzer Medial Center. He had been in serious condition the past five days.
     Mr. Williams was a retired Gallipolis State Institute employee. He was born 0ct. 18, 1893, in Crown City, son of the late Benjamin and Rebecca Watts Williams.
     He is survived by his wife, Effie Sims Williams whom he married in June, 1911. The following children survive: Mrs. Monroe (Marjorie) Gatewood, Gallipolis, Mrs. Mildred Hardway, Gallipolis, Clarence Williams, Whipple, Ohio, Alva Williams Wadsworth, Ohio, and Dwight Williams, Columbus. Twelve Grand, 16 great-grand and one great-great-grandchild survive. One brother Cornie Williams, Crown City survives. One sister and two brothers precede him in death.
     He spent all of his life in Gallia County. He attended the First Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley and Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 26, 1975
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                        Top of Page

Williams, Elijah Sylvester

     Elijah Sylvester Williams died at 5:30 AM - just one day before his 80th birth anniversary - at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. L. Stevers, Mercerville. Ill for two years of cancer, (the retired farmer) had lived with his Mercerville daughter much of that time.
     Born Feb. 10, 1870, in Crown City to Elijah and Eliza Griffith Williams, the decedent married Alice Henry, who died in 1933. Three of his children also preceded him in death: Mrs Henry (Ruby) Burcham, Scottown; Clyde Williams, Columbus, and in infancy, Ethel.
     Surviving children are Mrs. F. L. (Blanche) Stevers, Mercerville; Mrs. Brady (Darlene) Sheets, Bladen; Sam Williams, Rutland; Mrs. Emmett (Eliza) Wells, Rainford Williams, and John Williams, Columbus. Twenty-seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces ans nephews survive. A Crown City brother and sister survive: Charles Williams and Ella Eckhart.
     Friends may call at the Stevers residence after 5 PM today. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday from the Crown City Methodist Church, the Rev. Earl Cremeens officiating, and Stevers will bury his father-in-law in Crown City Cemetery.

[Note: From stone 1870 - 1950; 10 Feb. 1870 - 09 Feb. 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Jean Yount

Williams, Emma [Keeler]

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                                                                          Top of Page

Williams, Etta [Cole]

     Mrs. Etta Williams, aged about 26 years, died at her home, near Chambersburg, on Tuesday morning, after a brief illness with inflammation of the bowels. She was the wife of Prof. J. G. Williams, and a daughter of Mr. W. F. Cole. Her death is a great shock to her many friends. She leaves three small children, the youngest but two months old. The funeral was held on Wednesday and the interment was at Clay Chapel, by Wetherholt.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, October 21, 1893
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Williams, Frances M. [Vance]

     Frances M. Williams, 83, of Crown City, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born Feb. 12, 1923, in Gallipolis, to the late Earl and Wealthy Wolfe Vance. She was married to John M. Williams Dec. 13, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, and he preceded her in death in 2002.         
     Frances and her husband were owners and operators of the Williams Market in Crown City. She attended the Crown City Wesleyan Church.
     In addition to her parents and husband, John M. Wiolliams, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Vance and Jack Vance, and one sister, Gertrude Vance. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn of Pickerington, Ohio; a son, John M. (Kimberly) Williams of Crown City; two grandsons, Trent Davis of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Brian Williams of Crown City; one sister, Naomi Minton of Pickerington.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Robertl Fulton officiating. Burial will follow in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at the funeral home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007
Provided by Eve Hughes                                                                                  Top of Page

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, George T.

George T. Williams, 77 Died at O.H.E. Thursday
Had Been Employed There Seventeen Years
     In the death of George T. Williams Thursday evening one of the city's most widely known citizens passes. Born in Kanawha county, West Virginia, 77 years ago, he came to Gallipolis with his parents at the age of six and had lived here ever since. He had been an employee of the O.H.E. for the past seventeen years and had been confined in the hospital of that institution for more than four months, during his last illness, where he was given every care.
     He was the last of his immediate family, his only near relative being a niece, Mrs. John G. Charles of PIttsburgh, Pa., and her daughter, Mrs. John R. Williams, of Cincinnati, and three sons, John L., Edward and Eugene Charles, also of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Charles has been here at his bedside for several weeks and her daughter Mrs. Williams arrived Friday.
    The Independent Order of Red Men of which lodge he was a devoted member will have charge of the funeral services to be held at his late home, 554 Third Ave., Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Burial in Pine Street cemetery in charge of W.N. Hayward.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 9, 1927
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                          Top of Page

Williams, George

George Williams Dead
     George W. Williams was born July 4, 1829 and died Jan 7, 1920, aged 90 years, 6 months and 3 days. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth White Sept. 20, 1855. To this union were born the following children, L. D., Ransome, Jonathan, George, William W., Thomas and Alfred H. The son Ransome died at the age of four, and Mrs. Williams Feb 22, 1918. Besides his six sons he leaves 30 grand children and 3 great-grandchildren.
     Mr. Williams was always a strong, robust man and had never needed the services of a physician in all his long life. He was converted and united with the Providence Church in 1858, and lived a consistent Christian until his death.

[Note: Buried in St. Nick Cemetery in Clay Twp.]

Gallipolis paper
Jan. 7, 1920
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Williams, Harry

     DIED - Williams - On the 30th day of July, 1882, in this city, Harry, infant son of A & C Williams, aged 5 months.

[Note: Harry B. Williams born Feb 25, 1882; died July 31, 1882. Parents: Archie Williams and Cora Meyers]

Gallipolis Paper
July 1882
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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.

[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.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday April 23 1909
Transribed by Eve Hughes                                                                             Top of Page

Williams, Henson

Death of Henson Williams
     Mr. Henson Williams of Springfield Township, whose critical condition for sometime back has been mentioned, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 15,'99 at 7:15, aged about 85 years. His funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Zion Thursday at 10 a.m., burial by Hayward & Son.
     He was a fine old gentleman, coming here from Greenbrier County, WV about 1861. He was married when he came. His wife was a sister of the late William Waddell. He had no brothers or sisters here, but a brother back in West Virginia. His wife died in '83.
     He left children--Mrs. Ibbie Reckard of Proctorville; John in the West; Mrs. Eliza F. Mills of Springfield Township; Miss Kenna at home; Miss Rossie of this city and Mrs. H.N. Ford, Jr. of Columbus. His daughter, Miss Minnie, died July 10, '96.
     He was a member of the M.E. Church and a clever, fine man whom everyone liked and though full of years, his death is greatly regretted.

[Note: Married Mary Watts Nov. 8, 1840 in Greenbrier County, WV.}

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, Aug. 18, 1899
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Williams, James

Accident and Death
     Mr. James Williams, of Walnut township, died from the kick of a horse on Friday night last. The accident happened on Thursday. The horse was in his stall at the time, and as Mr. Williams approached him in the rear, he hit the horse with a stick, causing him to kick, by which the stick was driven into the abdomen of Mr. Williams, producing death, as we have stated, on Friday.
     Mr. Williams was one of our best citizens, and his loss is a sore affliction to both friends and neighbors. His wife died only a short time since. Now he has gone to join her in the better land. His age was about 35 years.

Gallipolis Journal
April 28, 1870
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Williams, James M.

Mr. James M. Williams
     Mr. James M. Williams, who died Sunday evening and who was buried today was born in Wheeling, WV, in 1830. He was a mechanical blacksmith, by trade and came here in the latter part of 1865 and opened a blacksmith shop for the late Thomas Hill, the foundryman and has occupied the same shop and been engaged in mechanical blacksmithing, for the last 40 years for all of the succeeding firms. He had no superior in the working of all kinds of wrought iron and there was probably not so good a shop between Pittsburgh and New Orleans and it enjoyed a great reputation along the river.
     In 1853, he was married to Miss Anna M. Alexander, who survives him and who is a sister of Captain John M. and James B. Alexander and the others of that family. She survives but is in a feeble state of health. They had one child Archibald Williams, who died in 1895 and one grandchild, Dr. James Halliday Williams and a great-grandchild, Archibald Williams survive him.
     He was known to everyone as a fine unassuming gentleman. He was an ardent advocate of temperance and Christianity and he lived up to his faith like the honest man that he was. It was his beast that he lived forty years in Gallipolis and never had been in a saloon. He was devoted to the M.E. Church of which he was a member until death for nearly a lifetime. For the past four years he has been in declining health and about two weeks ago took to his bed and died really from exhaustion more than from any particular ailment.
     He was esteemed highly by all who knew him and was regarded generally as a model citizen. His venerable widow and his grandson, Dr. James H. Williams, to whom he was very dear, will have the sympathy of all in the shadow that has overtaken them by his departure. Dr. Williams and wife have been here for several days to lend aid and comfort to Grandma Williams in her great bereavement

[Note: Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sept. 13, 1904
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Williams, John

     DIED - February 20th, 1880, John Williams, aged 84 years and 6 months, of lung disease.  Mr. Williams was born in Greenbriar county, Va., in the year 1796; came to this county when a boy about 10 or 11 years old; married Lucy T. Sartin in the year 1818, and has been a citizen of Guyan township from the time he came to Ohio until his death.

Gallipolis Journal
April 1, 1880
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, John M.

     CROWN CITY - John M. Williams, 81, of Crown City, died Saturday, January 12, 2002, at Scenic Hills Nursing Center. He was born May 18, 1920, in Crown City, son of the late Dolphia Williams and the Rev. Oma Stevers Williams. He was the owner and operator of the Williams Market in Crown City. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Ohio Valley Masonic Lodge No. 536 at Crown City.
     He is survived by his wife, Frances M. DeVault Williams, whom he married December 13, 1952, in Columbus; a daughter, Carolyn (Richard) Fitch of Lancaster; a son, John M. (Kimberly) Williams of Crown City; and two grandsons, Trent Davis of Athens, and Brian Williams of Crown City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Chauncey "Bill" Williams.
     Services will be 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2002, in Willis Funeral Home, with Pastor George Holley officiating. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, January 14, 2002, from 6-9 p.m. Masonic services will be conducted in the funeral home on Monday, January 14, 2002, at 7:30 p,m. by Ohio Valley Masonic Lodge No. 536 of Crown City.

Sunday Times-Sentinel
January 13, 2002
Provided by Eve Hughes                                                                                  Top of Page

Williams, John Preston

Mr. Williams Dead
     John Preston Williams, a life long resident of Guyan Township died at his home near Crown City early Thursday morning, Nov. 20, after a lingering illness of pulmonary trouble. Mr. Williams was past sixty-nine years of age at the time of his death. He leaves his wife and five children. Mr. Williams enjoyed a wide a circle of friends, perhaps, as any man in this community and was particularly known for his honesty and integrity.
     The large concourse of friends and relatives who assembled at the church in Crown City Friday evening to pay a last tribute of respect was evidence of his popularity as a citizen and friend. Rev. E.H. Waters, pastor of the First U.B. Church in Huntington, delivered a touching eulogy on the character of Mr. Willliams and was assisted by Rev. O.E. Hall of the Miller circuit. Interment followed in the village cemetery.

[Note: Death Certificate..Born March 12, 1855; died Nov. 20, 1924; aged 69 years 8 months 8 days of age. Parents: John S. Williams and Lucinda Chapman (both born Ohio). Burial in Crown City.]

Gallia Times
Nov 25, 1924
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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                                                                              Top of Page

Williams, Joseph

     GALLIPOLIS - Joseph (Joe) Williams, 73, 1073 Bladen Road, Gallipolis, died Saturday in Holzer Medical Center. Born Nov. 20, 1917 in Ohio Township, Gallia County, son of the late John and Rebecca Morrison Williams, he was a retired Gallia County Highway Department employee.
     Surviving are his wife, Goldie Waugh Williams, whom he married Sept. 3, 1961 in Northup; two stepsons, Walter R. Gooldin of Mount Sterling, and Glen L. Gooldin of Gallipolis; two brothers, Dowie Williams of Eureka, and Clarence Williams of Gallipolis; three sisters, Rachael Mossberger and Virginia Burton, both of Dayton, and Pluma Haack of California; five step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rudolph and Calvin Williams, and by a sister, Lucy Queen.
    Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lloyd Fry officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 2-4 and 7-9.

[Note: According to Ancestry.com Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, he died October 26, 1991]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Abt. October 26, 1991
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

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, Lewis

Lewis Williams Dies This Morn At Crown City
Funeral To Be Held 2 Wednesday--Leaves 46 Descendants.
     Lewis Benjamin Williams died at 1:35 this morning at his home in Crown City, after a two-months illness. He was a lifelong and well-known resident of that community and his age was 76 years 7 months and 2 days.
     Surviving children are Mrs. Carrie Fleure and Cornie Williams, both of Crown City; Irwin Williams, Huntington, and Elijah Williams, Racine. His wife, Rebecca Watts Willliams, and a son, Clarence, preceded him in death. Survivors include 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and these two brothers and two sisters: C. W. and L. S. Williams, Mrs. Ed Eckhardt and Mrs. Mary Cooper, all of Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at the Crown City Methodist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with Rev. Ona Williams, assisted by Rev. Mr. Curry, in charge. Burial in Crown City cemetery by Stevers.

[Note: dates from stone in Crown City Cemetery, Guyan Twp., 1864-1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Williams, Lewis Benjamin

     Lewis Benjamin Williams was born near Crown City, Ohio January 12, 1864. Died at his home near the place of his birth, August 13, 1940, being at the time of his death, 76 years, 7 months and 1 day of age. His illness was of several months duration, but his children, neighbors and other relatives ministered to his every want and the end came peacefully.
My Williams was the son of the late Elijah Williams, a substantial citizen and pioneer of this community.
     In the year 1883, Mr. Williams was married to Rebecca Watts, who preceded him in death, May 14, 1932. Five children were born to this union, one of whom, Clarence Williams, died March 1, this year. The surviving children are Mrs. Carrie Fleure and Cornie Williams of Crown City, Irvin Williams of Huntington, and Elijah Williams of Racine. Other relatives are 25 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Sylvester and Charles and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Eckhart and Mrs. Mary Cooper, all of Crown City.
    “Uncle Ben” as he was known to everyone, spent the greater part of his life around Crown City and was engaged chiefly in farming. He was an honorable and upright citizen of the community and an accommodating neighbor and friend. He was of a genial disposition and always had a friendly greeting for everyone, a remarkable trail of character in that family.
     His death will cause profound sorrow throughout the community where he lived so long and his presence among us will be sadly missed.
    “When we asunder part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart and hope to meet again.

Unknown newspaper
August 1940
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                        Top of Page

Williams, Lucy [Vermillion]

Mrs. Lucy Williams Dies Monday Evening
Life Long Gallia County Resident Lacking 5 Days of Reaching 90th Birthday
     Mrs. Lucy Williams, widow of James K. Williams passed away Monday evening at 6:30 at her home on first ave., lacking 5 days of reaching her 90th birthday. She had been ill since the first of July due to the infirmities of her advanced age, but had a stroke of paralysis Saturday morning which hastened the end.
     Mrs. Williams was born on a farm Sept. 8, 1838, the daughter of Uriah and Nancy Vermillion. She was united in marriage March 20th, 1864 with James K. Williams, who died January 7, 1890 and had lived all her married life in Gallia county near Bathesda church and since Nov. 3rd, 1885 in Gallipolis and for the past 37 years at her home at 521 first ave.
     She was the mother of 8 children, of whom the following survive, Mrs. J. T. Weed and John H. Williams of Columbus, Ohio, Arius K. Williams, Cincinnati, O., Mrs. Edith Nida and Miss Flora Williams, this city, 8 grand children and 4 great grand children.
     Funeral services will be conducted at the home Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Rev. A. H. Beardsley with burial following at Bethesda by Albert E. Tope.

[Note: Died September 3, 1928]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 4, 1928
Transcribed by Romaine Smith

Williams, Lucy T.

     Lucy T. Williams, wife of John Williams, of Guyan Township, on Nov. 19th, A.D. 1876, of heart disease, departed this life, aged 73 years and 5 months less one day. Mother Williams was born April 20th, A.D. 1803, in Giles County, Va., moved to Ohio in 1815, married at 15 years of age. She is the mother of 13 children. She joined the Baptist Church in the year 1858. She was baptized by Elder Sartin McComas. She lived a consistent christian a little over seventeen years. She leaves her companion of about eighty years of age and six children and about 75 grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn for a companion and mother.
     Mother Williams was kind to all - both by words and action; none was ever turned hungry away from her door. She was loved by all who knew her. But her voice is heard no more by us, only in our remembrance; the works of her hands can be seen, but the body is in the grave. She is gone from labor to reward. She is, we believe, at rest, with the Master - the great head of the church - while we are left to weep upon the shore for her who can return no more. She sleeps to awake no more until the Lord shall come the second time, when all that are in their graves shall hear his voice and come forth. Blessed are they that have part in the first resurrection, for on such the second death hath no power. Farewell, for a while, we will try to meet thee in heaven, mother.
Elder J. B. Lewis

[Note: Buried in Good Hope Cemetery, Guyan Twp]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan 3, 1877
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                        Top of Page

Williams, Mary [Watts]

     Mary Williams was born in Greenbrier County, WV, Aug. 5th, 1822, and died after a year of constant and intense suffering at her home in Springfield Township, this county, Sept. 20th, 1882. Her father was John Watts and her mother's maiden name Ibbie Waddell. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Henson Williams Feb. 20, 1840. Of this union were born 9 children 7 of whom are still living.
     From the time of her birth until the year 1860, Mrs. Williams spent her life in the land of her nativity. In the above mentioned year with her family she moved to Gallia County, whither, her aged parents and some of her brothers had already gone. From that time till the day of her death, she was one of us. In the community she moved a true woman. In our sanctuaries she joined u a devote worshiper; with our children her own grew to manhood and womanhood, being far nearly 25 years thus identified with us and our interests, she will be greatly missed, say all her neighbors; but especially will those of her own household miss her. Our lonely brother Williams, as the evening shadows are falling upon his own path, will miss the devoted wife who through sunshine and shadow was truthful to hr vows.
     The daughters who so tenderly attended their loved one through all the weary months of her protracted illness, will feel the lost of their affectionate mother. The absent son, who in ah=ll his travels and labors in the far West was so solicitously followed by the love and prayers of her who bore him will greatly miss the messages inspired with mother's love and bedewed with mother's tears that stately reached him. May the good Lord direct their steps and bring all this kind family to their mother's heaven.
     Mrs. Williams was a faithful member of the M.E. Church throughout the greater part of her life. She was converted and united with the church at a camp meeting held in WV in the year 1842. She belonged to a long line of Methodists. Her mother was converted two years before this daughter was born. Her brothers and sisters, 7 in number were all Christians and for four generations back her ancestors were all Methodists.
     In early days of Mrs. Williams' house was the "preacher's home" and this kind woman was a mother to God's servants and to her latest hours she delighted in the visits of pastors and gladly contributed to their happiness and well being in every possible way.
     Her last hours were spent unconsciousness and her friends deprived of the pleasure of any parting words. But her life, though undemonstrative was her testimony and while we sorrow, it is not without hope. She had exhibited a patience in suffering that was born in God. And now we say,

Gallipolis Journal
Nov. 8, 1883
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                              Top of Page

Williams, Mary [Cammon]

Mrs. Williams Claimed at 74
     Mrs. Mary Cammon Williams, 74, an evangelist, who resided at Bidwell died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday in Holzer Hospital, where she had been hospitalized for nine days. She had been in failing health for two years, and her condition had been serious for two weeks.
     Mrs. Williams was born in Summerville, Ga. Feb. 5, 1891, one of nine children born to the late William and Josie Hardwick Cammon. Her marriage was to Mack Williams of Savannah, Ga., who preceded her in death in 1952. They spent most of their married life in West Virginia, where Mr. Williams was a miner, and they came to Gallia county in 1945 and settled in the Rodney community.
     She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Moses (Ada) Hairston of Bidwell, and several nieces and nephews.  
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. (EST) Sunday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Noble Russell of Vinton will officiate, and burial will be in Pine Street cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday afternoon and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, June 11, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Williams, Milton

Death of Milton Williams
     Mr. Milton Williams, nearly 69 years old and sick for a long time with a complication of troubles, died this morning at 6 o’clock at his home on Second above Olive street. He was born in North Carolina and lived here since 1866. He left a family.
     His funeral services will be Friday afternoon at the A. M. E. Church by Rev. M. F. Sydes, the burial following at the old cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, April 13, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Williams, Nellie

Mrs. Knox Williams, 74, Claimed By Death Today
     Mrs. Nellie Williams, 74, wife of Knox Williams, 50 Chillicothe Rd., died at 5 a.m., today in Holzer Hospital. She had been a patient there for four hours. She had been in failing health for about a year.
Mrs. Williams was born on July 2, 1893, in Mudsoc, daughter of the late J. W. and Laura Elliott Myers. She was married to Knox Williams on Dec. 26, 1919. He survives, along with one son, Harold Dailey, Gallipolis. One daughter, Clara Belle Williams, preceded her in death. Four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive.
     Brothers and sisters surviving are James Curtis Myers, Cadmus; Mrs. Daisy Drummond, Patriot; Mrs. Ethel Pope, Chillicothe Rd.; Mrs. Levi (Shirley) Neal, Gallipolis, and Mrs. O. R. (Lottie) Henry, Jackson. Brothers and sisters who preceded her in death were Ira E. Myers, Mrs. Eliza Tope, Jessie and Nancy Myers, Warren, Clum, Alva and Morris.
     She came to Gallipolis in the 1920s. Mr. Williams is associated with Ohio Produce Co. Mrs. Williams was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Thursday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph Chapman will conduct the services. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 1, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                       Top of Page

Athens Messenger
June 29, 1945
Contributed by Joyce Robinson

Williams, Cpl. Paul

Cpl. Paul Williams Dies In Kansas
     Cpl. Paul Williams died Tuesday in the hospital at the Army Air Field at Pratt, Kansas, a telegram to his wife Mrs. Lois Curry Williams, who with her small son, is living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Curry, revealed, Mrs. Williams knew her husband was hospitalized but from word she had received from him she had not been at all alarmed. He had been having severe headaches and dizzy spells and efforts were being made to determine the cause. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Williams of the lower river road. His wife and baby had been with him until a few weeks ago when he was transferred from Lincoln, Neb. to Kansas.
     Further particulars were not available today.

Williams Hurt In Fall At Camp
Body Will Be Brought Here For Funeral
     The body of Cpl. Paul Williams, who died Tuesday at Pratt, Kansas, where he was stationed as a military police at the Army air field, will be returned to Gallipolis for the last rites and burial. Since the shocking news of the soldier's death came to his wife, Mrs. Lois Curry Williams, Tuesday evening no further word has been received so arrangements can not be made.
     Mrs. Williams knew that her husband had been suffering and ill because of an injury to his head which he sustained in a fall while wrestling with some comrades. But she had thought he had quite recovered since she had heard directly from him several times. She was planning to join him in the very near future
Most of the more than three years he had spent in service, (he entered May 2, 1942) was spent at Lincoln, Neb. and Mrs. Williams had been with him greater part of that time. She came to be with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Curry when he was moved to Kansas in the early spring.
     Cpl. Williams would have been 29 years old on Aug. 12. He was married Nov. 2, 1940 to Lois Curry and they are the parents of an eighteen-month-old son, Paul Roger. Before going to the Army he was employed at the O. H. E.
     The son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade A. Williams of the lower river road he is also survived by these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Clinton George of Porter, Mrs. Mitford Kingery of Kerr, Ralph, also in the service of his country and somewhere in Germany, Carroll of Gallipolis and Garnet at home. He also leaves a half brother, Hollis Brown, of the lower river road.
     Arrangements are in charge of George J. Wetherholt and Sons.

Funeral Sunday For Paul Williams
     Funeral services will be held for Cpl. Paul Williams tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Grace Methodist Church, Rev. W. Scott Westerman officiating. The body arrived by train Friday at 1:37 p.m. and was taken to the George J. Wetherholt and Son Funeral Home. American Legion military burial will be made in Pine Street cemetery.

[Unknown Gallipolis newspaper over the dates of late June and early July of 1945.]
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Williams, Rebecca Ann [Watts]

Mrs. Ben Williams Dies at Crown City Home
     Mrs. Rebecca Ann Williams, wife of Ben Williams, died at her home in Crown City at 6:30 Sunday evening. Her maiden name was Watts, and she was 65 years old. She is survived by, in addition to her husband, five children, as follows: Clarence Williams, Chesapeake; Erwin Williams, Bladen; Cornie, Elijah and Mrs. Carrie Fellure, all of Crown City. Mrs. Walter Saunders, Huntington, and Mrs. Harriet Williams, mother of John Williams of this city, were sisters.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Webb at Crown City Holiness church at 2 o'clock Tuesday. Burial there by Stevers Funeral Services.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 16, 1932
Submitted by Eve Hughes                                                                             Top of Page

Williams, Rose

Mrs. Reece Williams, Born Here, Dies At Home In Huntington
     Mrs. Reece Williams, 72, born and reared in Clay Township, died Friday afternoon at her home at 2742 First Avenue, Huntington, after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, long prominent in that city; one brother, S.T. Cole, Lisbon,ND; one sister, Miss Samantha Cole, Gallipolis; two sons S.T. and Marshall Williams, Huntington and one daughter, Mrs. O.F. Bush of Kenova and three grandchildren, Robert Bush, Floyd Bush and Rose Louise Williams.
     Funeral services will be tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence and burial will be in Woodmere Cemetery, Huntington.
     Mrs. Williams was Rose, daughter of Frank and Carolyn Guthrie Cole and the Cole homestead where she was born still stands. It is the house at the right at the entrance of the Raccoon Creek Bridge on lower Route 7. During their early married life Mr & Mrs. Williams lived in the same neighborhood but moved to Huntington about forty years ago where Mr. Williams was employee of the C & O Railway, being retired a few years ago. Mrs. Williams had been in ill health for about a year.

[Note: Death Certificate...Rose Hannah born Feb. 25, 1862; died Feb. 2, 1934; 71 years 11 months and 7 days.]

Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 3, 1934
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Williams, Rose Ellen Mossman [Topping]

Mrs. C. E. Williams
1880 - 1972
     Mrs. C. E. Williams, christened Rose Ellen Topping but known as Ella to all her friends and relatives, passed away in her sleep in the Worworth Rest home, Worthington, Ohio, September 14, 1972, at the age of 92.
     Mrs. Williams was married twice. Her first marriage was to William Rande Mossman of Rio Grande in Pleasant Valley September 1, 1901. To this union were born four sons, Charles, Joe, Maurice and Lyle., who survive her. This marriage last 45 years. Mrs. Williams is survived by two sisters, Miss Margaret Topping also of 530 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Rachel Mossman of Ashland, Kentucky. Twenty-one nephews, nieces and grand nephews and nieces survive here.
     The second marriage occurred in 1947 to Mr. C. E. Williams of Adamsville. Mrs. Williams live the past 18 years of her life as a widow at 530 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio.
     Mrs. Williams has 19 living grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Mrs. Williams was born near Given Station not far from Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, in a log house, the oldest of seven children of James Alexander and Ann MartinTopping.
     She was at a citizens' meeting that met for the purpose of naming Rio Grande. The nearest post office was located at Adamsville, but it took another day for the mail to be delivered to Rio Grande. One of two Woods brothers had been a cowboy in Texas for five years suggested "it", meaning Rio Grande, be called Ryo Grande and the pronunciation stuck to this day, Rio Grande.
     Mrs. Williams also knew very well the builders of the Rio Grande Methodist church. David Richards and wife, Jim White and wife, Bill Brandyberry and wife and son, Levi Smith and wife, Dr. Jacobs and wife, and a young man by the name of French, who moved to Vinton shortly after the church was erected. The church was finally called the Simpson Chapel, after Bishop Simpson. After moving to Gallipolis following the death of her second husband she attended the Methodist church of that city and served one year as president of the English club.
     Mrs. Williams also knew many of the early settlers of Raccoon township, Granny Lackey was one of them (b-1809), mother of two of her teachers, Emma and Will Davis. Granny could knot a pair of mittens or socks while riding her horse six miles down Pleasant Valley to Rio Grande and home. Granny saved her young daughter, Becky, Emma and Will's mother, from a bear in those early days.
     Mrs. William's first job was a hired girl at twenty-five cents salary per week. After four months she asked for a twenty-five cent advance to purchase a gingham cloth for a dress and was fired. In 1928 Mrs. Williams moved to Centerville, the family lived on the old Captain Mannery homestead between Rio Grande and Centerville. She joined the Grange and has been a member ever since. Two years later she became a member of Eastern Star of Centerville and was a Past Worthy Matron of that order. After moving to Gallipolis she ...[the rest is missing]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Williams, S. W., Dr

Dr. Williams Dead
End Came to Physician Friday at Home Here Following Weeks' Illness from Pneumonia
     Dr. S. W. Williams, one of the best known medical practitioners of this county, died at his home on Court street, this city, Friday, May 1, 1923, following a week's illness from pneumonia.
     Surviving him are his wife and one son, Dr. Stanley Williams of Massillon, Ohio, a number of other family relatives and many warm friends.
     Dr. Williams practiced medicine in the Guyan township district for perhaps thirty years, following which he moved to Gallipolis several years ago. He was a fine man, greatly beloved by many friends, generous, helpful and kind to all with whom he came in contact.
     The funeral was held at his late home Monday afternoon under direction of The Rose Commandery Knights Templars, interment following in Mound Hill cemetery.

[Note: From Tombstone B.1856]

Gallipolis paper
May 1, 1923
Transcribed by maxine Marshall                                                                      Top of Page

Gallipolis paper
April 13, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Williams, Sarrah Cleo [Lemons]

Mrs. Williams Dead
     Mrs. George Williams of near Thivenin died at her home Monday morning, April 13. Funeral services will be held at the home today (Wednesday) at 2 p. m., burial following at St. Nicholas cemetery. Mrs. Williams leaves her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Miller of Gallipolis.

[Note: According to her death certificate available at familysearch.org, Sarrah Cleo Williams was born in Gallia County on August 28, 1870, to George Lemons and Mary Ann Bloyer.]

Gallia Times
Thursday, April 16, 1925
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Williams, Thomas

Thomas Williams' Remains
     The remains of Mr. Tom Williams, whose death was mentioned yesterday, will be brought home and will likely arrive sometime today. He died of fever, near Denver, heart failure being the immediate cause of death. He was not married and was about 35 years old and a man with many friends.
     He was an ardent Republican and quite a politician. He left two sisters, Mrs. Benjamin Mosier and Mrs. W. T. Howard, of Cadmus; also three brothers, Joseph Williams of McDaniel, Ross Williams of Remington and Dr. Williams of St. Louis. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Willliams, are dead. He was with a mining company's store when he was taken ill, having gone out there two or three years ago.

[Note: Buried in Sandfork Cemetery in Walnut Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sept. 17, 1904
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Williams, William

     William Williams, 64, former resident of Neil avenue, died Sunday morning at the Athens State Hospital.   His wife died about two years ago and they had no children, but he is survived by a brother, Charles, of near Bulaville. The funeral services were to be conducted by Rev. George Sagen at 2:30 today at Tope’s funeral parlor unless there was a late change due to word from kinfolk not yet heard from at noon. Burial in Rife cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 9, 1933
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                           Top of Page

Williams, William P.

OBITUARIES
     William P. Williams was born on August 25, 1877 and departed this life December 15, 1909, aged 32 years, 3 months and 10 days, leaving a wife and three children, brothers, and sisters and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
     He was an affectionate husband, a kind and loving father. He endured his suffering with patience and believed in being ready when the summons come. He said to those who stood by his bedside that he was ready and willing to go, would wait for them to come and expressed the desire to depart and be with Christ and loved ones, which assures us that our loss is his eternal gain.
     Funeral services conducted at his home in Harrison township by Rev. Ed Sheets and interment at Good Hope cemetery in Guyan township by Undertaker Myers.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, December 17, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Williamson, E. S.

Captain E.S. Williamson, beloved husband of Katharine Williamson (nee Coleman), May 20
     Remains at J.J. Sullivan & Co.'s funeral parlors, 235 E. Fourth Street. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

[Note: Edmund S. Williamson was born in Meigs County and married on 8 July 1866 Katherine Coleman, daughter of Sutherland H. and Caroline (Swain) Coleman of Gallipolis. They lived in Gallipolis until some time between 1880 and 1900, when they moved to Hamilton County. Edmund was a steamboat captain and well known along the Ohio River.]

The Cincinnati Enquirer
21 May 1922 p. 5, col. 4
Submitted by Eva Swain Hughes

Williamson, Ethel

     Ethel Ewing Williamson, 89, former Pomeroy resident, died Wednesday at Pinecrest Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Williamson; a daughter, Mary W. Black, and brothers, Charles and George Ewing.
     Surviving daughters include Mrs. Robert Gardner, Delaware; Helen W. Boster, Gallipolis.
Three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive.
    She was a member of the Trinity Church and Order of Eastern Star.
    Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. from Ewing Chapel with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1980
Transcribed by J. Farley

Willis, Anita

In Memory
     Death has claimed another one from our little village, a mother in Israel, Mrs. Anita Willis. Just at the break of day on the morning of the 19th she passed peacefully away. It was a great shock to her family and neighbors, as it came so suddenly. She had not been well, yet was not considered critically ill. Since her husband's death, two years before just to the day, she had lived alone and with her chldren, being at her son Ellsworth's at the time of her death.
     She was a daughter of Joshua and Eliza Brothers, and was born Jan. 9, 1846, and died Feb. 19, 1920, aged 74 years, 1 month and 10 days. She was married to Edmund R. Wills on Nov 10, 1865. To this union were born 7 children, Anna, John C., Mary, Sarah, Ellsworth, Lillie and Minerva. Ann, Sarah and Minerva have gone on before. The following are left to mourn their loss, John C. and Ellsworth Wills of Bladen, Mrs. Ira Green and Mrs. B. V. Mooney of Galliopolis, two brothers and two sisters, Austin and George Brothers of Gallipolis, Mrs. John Houck of Bladen and Mrs. Adaline Donnett of Gallipolis, sixteen grandchildren and a host of friends.
     She was converted during a revival at Liberty Chapel in the winter of 1912, joined the church and lived a faithful Christian until the Lord said come home.
     She was a good mother and grandmother, a kind neighbor and friend. She had been a resident of Ohio township for 43 years and had many friends. Her old neighbors held her in the highest esteem, and her new neighbors of one year's acquaintance had learned to love her dearly. She will be sadly missed, but we shall remember her kind face and loving smile. Blessed are they who die in the Lord.
     The funeral was conducted Feb. 21 at Bethel Church by Rev. Samuel Lewis, the interment following by J. W. Stevers.

[Note: Her tombstone gives name Arrita]

Gallipolis paper
Feb. 19, 1920
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                        Top of Page

Willis, Mrs. S. J. [Armenia Jane]

Sudden Heart Attack Fatal To Mrs. Willis
     Death came suddenly and without warning to Mrs. S. J. Willis, 61, at her home in East Gallipolis, shortly before eight o’clock, Sunday morning. While it was known that Mrs. Willis had not been in the best of health, her condition was not known to be serious by either her family or her friends. She had arisen as usual on Sunday morning and walked out into the yard when she was seized with a fatal heart attack.
     Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at her late home by Rev. George Sagen. Burial in Pine Street Cemetery in charge of Fred Entsminger.
     Mrs. Willis, who before her marriage was America Henshaw, is survived by her husband, four sons, James Curtis, of Steubenville, Darwin and Oliver, of Columbus, and Raymond of Vinton, and two daughters, Mrs. Ella Peacock and Mrs. Opal Thivener, of Gallipolis. She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Anna Bacon and Mrs. Sina Hogreff, of Newark and Mrs. Mary Brooker of Thivener.

[Note: 1/31/1871 - 5/8/1932]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 9, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Willis, Dexter

Former Resident of Meigs County Dies
Dexter Willis, 50, Dies at New Home in Gallia County.
POMEROY, June 5 --
     Dexter Willis, 50, a Cheshire Township farmer, and a former resident of Antiquity, Meigs County, was found dead in bed near the Meigs County line yesterday morning, as the result of heart failure, it is believed. A native of Meigs County, Willis had been farming in Gallia for the last ten years, and lived in the Swisher property near Cheshire with his four children, Glenn 22, Dale 20, Lawrence 1? [either a 3 or 5], and Garnet 12. His wife died about ten years ago. Other relatives include two brothers, S. J. Willis, Gallipolis; William, Akron and three sisters, Mrs. Linnie Bowles, Huntington; Mrs. Belle Johnson, Antiquity, and Mrs. Carrie Parsons, Gallipolis. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Letart Falls by Rev. Raymond Willis.

[The above was transcribed as it appeared in the newspaper without making changes to spelling or grammar.]

June 5, 1931
Athens Messenger Athens Ohio
Transcribed by Connie Schumaker                                                                    Top of Page

Willis, S. J. (Vade) [Survaties]

S. J. Willis, 75, Dies In Columbus
Interment Will Be Made In Pine St. Cemetery, Saturday
     S. J. (Vade) Willis, formerly a maker and repairer of furniture here, died at 10:35 last night in University Hospital, Columbus. He was 75 years old. It was known here that he was seriously ill, The Tribune having mentioned this week that he was a hospital patient.
     Until failing health induced him to go to Columbus four or five months ago and make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Opal Thivener, Mr. Willis lived and had his shop just below what used to be the main entrance to the old Fairground.
     Funeral arrangements had not been completed when these lines were written, but burial will be made in Pine Street Cemetery by F. J. Entsminger.
     Surviving children in addition to Mrs. Thivener, are Ollie Willis, Columbus; Mrs. Phil (Ella) Peacock, Montgomery, O., and Raymond, a minister, located somewhere in Kentucky.
     Mr. Willis was an expert craftsman and in many a Gallipolis home there are articles of furniture that bear the marks of his skill. He was also a pleasant, genial man and a fine type of citizen.

[Note: 2/6/1871 - 10/3/1945]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, October 4, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Willison, Joseph E.

J. E. Willison, 79, Succumbs
     Joseph E. Willison, 79, a resident of Vinton, died in Holzer hospital Tuesday morning. He was a native of Belmont county, and was born Aug. 1, 1885, son of the late Amos and Nancy Hines Willison. His marriage to the former Loretta Towsley took place in 1935, and she survives.
     Three surviving children are Joseph E. and Mrs. Opal Hudnell, both of Athens, and Mrs. Louise Kemper of Rt. 1 Vinton. Other survivors are two brothers and two sisters, Marvin Willison of Chauncey, Ray Willison of Jackson, Mrs. Rena Cheats of Columbus, and Mrs. Etta Francis of Wellsburg, W. Va.
     Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the McCoy Funeral Home. Rev. Jack Stutler will officiate, and burial will be in the Carpenter cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, April 7, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

Wills, Edmond Elsworth

Ellsworth Wills Found Dead In Bed at Bladen
Funeral Is Set for 2 Thursday at Bethel
     Edmond Ellsworth Wills, a well-known resident of Ohio Twp. Was found dead in his bed about 8 o'clock this morning by his son, Willie. Mr. Wills, who had been a rugged, stalwart man, had been taking treatment lately for a heart condition. His age was 67 years, 7 months and 4 days.
     The Wills home is the first one above the Route 7 fill at Bladen -a home erected by the late C. R. Chambers. There Mr. Wills and two of children, Willie and Miss Alice Wills, had continued to live after the death of the wife and mother several years ago. The other surviving children are Orville, living nearby; Mrs. Waldo Tipton and Garrett Wills, both of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Boyd Jeffers of Bladen. There are 18 grandchildren and these two sisters: Mrs. Millie Mooney of Gallipolis and Mrs. Mary Green of Tuscola, Ill.
     Mr. Wills was a son of the late Edmond and Arrietta Brothers Wills. He had spent most of his life in Ohio Twp., and was active in public affairs and was well-known in Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at Bethel Church at 2 o'clock Thursday, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial at the Bethel cemetery.

[Note: From tombstone 1876-1943]

Wills, Edmund Ellsworth

Memoriam; In Endearing Memory
     Edmund Ellsworth Wills, son of Edmund and Arrietta (Brothers) Wills, born in Harrison Township, Gallia Co., Ohio, Jan. 27th, 1876. Passed quietly from the repose of sleep to the repose of death in the silence of the night Aug. 21, 1913, having attained the advanced age of 67years, 7 months, 4 days.
The family moved to Ohio Twp. When he was two years old and he has spent the entire period of his life as one of the well-known and universally respected citizens of the community.
     On New Year Day 1898 he and Mary Z. Clark were united in marriage and down through the intervening years they shared life's joys and sorrows along the pathway of life sharing mutual companionship until Mrs. Wills was called away some years ago.
     The following family survives to mourn the loss of a kind and generous father:
Mrs. Waldo Tipton and Garrett O. Wills of Gallipolis; Orville O. Wills and Mrs. Boyd Jeffers of Bladen and Willie W. and Alice at home. Also eighteen grandchildren, three of whom are serving in the armed forces. The late John W. Wills was an only brother and Mrs. Mary Green of Tuscola, Illinois, and Mrs. Lillie Mooney, Gallipolis, were sisters.
     Mr Wills who in his younger days was a strong and robust man had been in failing health for some time and had been taking treatment lately for a heart condition. His sudden passing came as a severe shock to his family and friends.
     He was a kindly man endearing himself to young and old alike who knew him intimately and he often in conversation with friends expressed sympathy for those in distress. He was a good neighbor, an upright citizen, honest in his dealings with his fellowmen.
     The family circle is broken here on earth but we can rejoice in the reunion of father and mother in that home not made with hands eternal in the heavens. In that land beyond this vale of tears where farewells are unknown.

[Note: From Tombstone 1876-1943; Buried Bethel cemetery in Ohio tp.]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No date
Transcritions by Margaret Calvin

Wills, John C.

John C. Wills Dies Suddenly Raccoon Island
Funeral Services Set For 2 Sunday At Bethel
     John Chapman Wills, retired school teacher, died suddenly at 10 o'clock last night at his home at Raccoon Island. He had been as well as usual up until Friday, when he complained of some discomfort. Death is believed to have resulted from a heart attack. His age was 73 years, 6 months, 28 days.
     Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella Wills; a son, Russell, who lives next door; a daughter, Minnie, wife of Everett Waugh of Bladen; a brother, Ellsworth Wills, Bladen; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Mooney of Gallipolis and Mrs. Mary Greene of Tuscola, Ill, and three grandchildren, Geraldine and Earl Wills, and Jeannette Waugh.
     Mr. Wills had been a member of Bethel Methodist church for 28 years, had served its Sunday school as teacher and superintendent, and was esteemed and respected as a worthy citizen.
     Funeral will be held at Bethel at 2 o'clock Sunday, with Rev. H. W. DeWolfe in charge. Burial in the church cemetery by Stevers. The body is now at home and will remain there until it is taken to the church for the last rites.

[Note: dates from stone 1868-1942]

Gallipolis newspaper
1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                         Top of Page

Wills, Mary Zimrode [Clark]

OBITUARY
                        "Father in thy gracious keeping
                                Leave me now thy servant sleeping"
     Mary Zimrode Wills, daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Clark was born Oct. 3, 1878, departed this life Feb. 25, 1939 at the age of 60 years, 4 months and 22 days.
     She was united in marriage to Ellsworth Wills, Jan. 1, 1898 and to this union was born six children, named, Orville of Bladen, Mrs. Waldo Tipton, Gallipolis, Garrett, Gallipolis, Mrs. Boyd Jeffers, Bladen, Willie and Alice at home. She also leaves 5 brothers, and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Kuebler of Columbus, O., Mrs. Emma Walker, Quincy, W. Va., Mrs. Bessie Brown, Belle, W. Va.,Mr. Robert Clark, Athallia, O., Chas. and Calvin, South Webster, Clarence, Middleport, O., and James, Blacksburg, Va. She also leaves 15 grandchildren.
     She was converted in her youth and was a member of Bethel M. E. church and an active church worker. She served as President of Ladies Aid Society and attended the meetings as long as her health permitted her.
     We will miss Mary, but her Savior had need for her in his kingdom and the still voice said "Come" and she calmly went to sleep. While we are resigned to the will of Him who doeth all things will we hold our loved in tender recollection and cherish the hope of meeting her again. Our friend has only paid the debt we all must pay; her race is run, her troubles over her work is finished.
     "Blessed are they who die in the Lord and their works do follow them."

[Note: Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Township]

Gallipolis newspaper
February 1939
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                         Top of Page

Wills, Willie Wilbert

Wills Service Set Friday Afternoon
     Funeral services for Willie Wilbert Wills, 44, who died Wednesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Church, Ohio Twp., with burial by F.L. Stevers in Bethel Cemetery. The Rev. Charles W. Lusher will officiate. The body will be at the home of his sister, Miss Alice Wills, this evening, where friends may call.
     Two other sisters and two brothers survive: Mrs. Waldo Tipton, Gallipolis; Mrs. Boyd Jeffers, Patriot; Garrett Wills and Orvil Wills, both of Bladen.

[Note from stone: 1903 - 1947]

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Wilson, Charles H.

Chas. H. Wilson, 61, Insurance Man, Died Thursday
Funeral Is Set For 2 Sunday At Church Of God
     Charles H. Wilson, a well-known insurance man, succumbed to a long distressing and hopeless illness at 3:25 Thursday afternoon at his home 633 Third Ave. Death resulted from a pulmonary ailment and complications. Because of illness he ceased his work for the Western & Southern Insurance Co. last February. He had been bedfast since April and for some days prior to his passing he had been conscious only at brief and infrequent intervals.

Entered 62nd Year
     Mr. Wilson was a son of the late William T. and Rebecca Wilson and he was 61 years old on July 29.
On Oct. 28, 1908, he married Lula Price, a daughter of the late Henry Price of Walnut Twp. and the early years of their wedlock were spent on their farm at Flag Springs. About 20 years ago Mr. Wilson joined the W. & S. Staff at Clarksburg, W. Va., and was there two years. For the last 18 years he had been connected with the local office of that company. Mrs. Wilson died Sept. 27, 1937.
     Mr. Wilson married Emma Withers of Gallipolis Ferry two years ago last June and she and the following children of the first marriage survive: Mrs. John (Madge) Kershner and Miss Olive Wilson, Columbus; Miss Leatha Wilson, Chicago, and Halcie Wilson, at home. Three brothers and a sister also survive: A. C. Wilson, Portsmouth; Willard H. Wilson, Charleston, W. Va.; Robert L. Wilson, Honolulu, and Mrs. Earl Haney, Bradenton, Florida.
     Mr. Wilson was affiliated with the Church of God and the funeral services will be held there at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rev. H. M. Smith will be in charge and will be assisted by Rev. E. T. Kennison. Burial will be made at Flag Springs by Phillips of Ironton.
     Decedent was tenderly and wholeheartedly devoted to his loved ones and his home and that devotion was fully reciprocated. He was industrious, attentive to his own affairs, but was of pleasing address and made countless friendships here and throughout the county.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth July 27, 1883; date of death August 24, 1944; mother’s maiden name Baker.]

Unknown Gallipolis newspaper
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Wilson, Charles O.

Death Claims C. O. Wilson, 69, Kanauga
     Charles O. Wilson, 69, of Young’s Trailer Park, Kanauga, formerly of Charleston, died Saturday around 11:20 p.m., in Holzer hospital. He was seriously ill the past nine months.
     He was a retired glass worker and a former stock room employee at the Kyger Creek Power Plant and also a former employee of the Duds and Suds Laundry Mat of Pt. Pleasant and Gallipolis.
Mr. Wilson had lived in Kanauga the past 12 years. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene at Pt. Pleasant.
     Mr. Wilson was born Oct. 18, 1898, in Jackson county, W. Va., son of the late Joe and Virginia Fields Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Wilson, one son, Charles, of Worthington; one brother, Joe, of Middleport; a half-brother, John Ankrom, Charleston; two half-sisters, Mrs. Tom Marion, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Mrs. Thelma Rhodes, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Pt. Pleasant, under the direction of Rev. H. A. Wilcox. Burial will be in Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m., today.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, August 5, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wilson, Elias

     In Green Township April 27, 1883, of catarrhal pneumonia, Elias Wilson, eldest son of Mrs. M. A. Odell, aged 18 years, 5 months, and 28 days. His presence will be greatly missed by his widowed mother and sorrowing friends. But their own loss is his gain."

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 1, 1883
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart                                                                        Top of Page

Wilson, Ernest (Elphey)

Ernest/Elphey Wilson, Former O.H.E. Supervisor, Dies
Succumbs Suddenly at 4th Ave. Home Early Last Night
     Ernest J. (Red) Wilson , formerly a supervisor at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, died very suddenly last night at his home on Fourth Avenue, two doors above Vinton Avenue.
     Mr. & Mrs. Wilson had returned home after attending the Baptist prayer meeting. Presently, thinking he heard flowing water, Mr. Wilson went upstairs to turn it off. Returning to the first floor, he sat on the arm of a chair while Mrs. Wilson adjusted a bed in an adjoining room. She came back in a few minutes, saw at a glance that he was ill and at his request brought him a tablet. He swallowed the medicine, sat down in a chair and quickly expired.
     Mr. Wilson was a native of Lawrence County but came here Sept. 4, 1904, to take a position at the O.H.E.. Eventually he became supervisor and held that position until he retired on March 31. His retirement was prompted by a heart condition and his health had been such that when he suggested that they attend prayer meeting last night Mrs. Wilson asked him if he felt fully able to make the trip to the church.
     The Wilsons have one son Robert, who is a student at Miami University and he was expected home at an hour this forenoon. Robert graduated from the GAHS last June and for some months prior to that had served as sports editor of the Tribune.
     The body was removed to the mortuary of George J. Wetherholt and Sons. Funeral arrangements may not be completed until late today.
     Mr. Wilson was a tall, powerful looking man and was greatly interested in athletic events. He had a wide acquaintance in this county and beyond it's southern borders and the news of his death will shock and sadden many former fellow-workers.

[Note: from stone 1878-1942. Death Certificate..Elphey Jerome Wilson was born July 28, 1879 in Lawrence County, Ohio; died Oct 28, 1942 in Gallia County...63 years 3 months of age. Parents: James Wilson and Eliza Brown. Spouse: Chloe Wilson.. Burial Mound Hill Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wilson Rites Set for 2 [o'clock] Sunday
     Funeral services for E. J. Wilson will be held at the First Baptist Church, of which he was a member at 2 o'clock Sunday, with Rev. J. Edward Hakes in charge. The casket will be open at the church for an hour before the services. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.
     Mr. Wilson was generally called "E.J." though his closest friends called him "Red". His first name was not Ernest as published and many thought but Elphey and needless to add, this paper regrets it's error.
     Mr. Wilson died very suddenly Wednesday night at his home at 910 Fourth Avenue. He is survived by his wife, formerly Chloe Wetherholt; a son, Robert, a student at Miami University and a brother, William, living on Greasy Ridge.

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

Wilson, James

Former Chambersburg Man Dead
     Capt. Jas. Wilson, for many years a resident of Chambersburg, and a well known river engineer several years ago, died at Chicago Thursday evening, Oct. 2, 1909.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct. 8, 1909, NO. 42
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Wilson, Mary A. [Andrews]

DIED
Mary A. Wilson
     On Wednesday morning, August 10, 1887, at her late residence on the Chillicothe Road, from the effects of a fall received July 30th, Mary Amelia Andrews, wife of Edward Wilson, aged 67 years.
     Mrs. Wilson was born in the city of Champaign NY, May 30, 1820 removing in early girlhood to Ohio, where she married on June 26, 1837--thus completing the "jubilee year" of her married life last June. She united with the American Presbyterian Church in Montreal, Canada, in 1851 and remained a consistent member of that denomination until her death and during a quarter of a century was a very active member taking a prominent part in the various organizations to promote the welfare and growth of that Christian Church.
     Mrs. Wilson came to Gallipolis from Canada in 1866. For several years past she had devoted herself almost exclusively to the care of her aged consort, who is in very feeble health and whose declining years she hoped to brighten to the end, but her Divine Master ordered otherwise. On the 30th of July, while going downstairs, she fell and broke her thigh bone and although everything was done by kind friends to keep her for the loved ones, she passed peacefully away ten days after the accident leaving her husband, one son and one grandson to cherish her memory.
     The funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. James Vanden on Thursday evening, the Rev. John W. McCormick officiating and burial taking place in the old cemetery.
     Mrs. Wilson was the elder sister of Mrs. John Dages, Mrs. James Vanden, Miss Hattie Andrews and the late William C. Andrews.

[Note: Burial Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis Township]

Gallipolis Paper
Aug 10, 1887
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wilson, Nancy

Death Of Mrs. Wilson
     Mrs. James Wilson, widow of the late Steward James Wilson, at the Athens Hospital for sometime for treatment died at that institution Saturday at the age of 66 and her body was sent here arriving Sunday afternoon. It was met by Wetherholt and conveyed to her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Robinson's.
     The funeral was at Paint Creek Baptist Church this morning at 10 A.M. by Elder Skadd (sp?) assisted by the Methodist minister, the burial following at Pine Street Cemetery by Wetherholt.
     Mrs. Wilson was a nice, good woman with many friends and left four daughters and two sons, but we haven't their names.

[Note: Born Oct. 30, 1844; died Aug. 19, 1910]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug. 22, 1910
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wilson, Perry

Dead Engineer On Brown Was Native Of This County
     Local interest in the terrific explosion that destroyed the big Pittsburgh towboat Sam Brown, near Huntington on last Wednesday and entailed the loss of ten or more members of the crew, centered in the fact the first engineer of the ill-fated craft, Perry Wilson, who was killed was of a former well-known Chambersburg, Gallia County, family.
     Perry Wilson was about 53 years of age, and was a competent man, having held responsible posts on a score or more of the larger boats which ply between Pittsburgh and southern ports. His father, the late James Wilson, for years operated a packet boat between Parkersburg and Gallipolis. After he retired from river life, he located in Chicago, where he passed away.
     Mr. Wilson’s wife resides in Pittsburgh, and his mother, now almost 90 years of age, and two sisters, Miss Ella Wilson and Mrs. George Cram, live in Chicago. The family is well remembered by many Gallia Countians, all of whom were pained to learn of Mr. Wilson’s tragic death.

Gallia Times
Wednesday, February 9, 1916
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

IN MEMORY
     Samuel Wilson was born October 10, 1832, died June 29 1918, age 85year, 8 months and 10 days.     
     He was married in 1852 to Lucinda Coleman, to whom ten children born, six of whom are still living: Lucinda Wilson died in 1874. In 1876 he married Lucy Corn to whom four children were born, three of whom are living. Lucy Wilson died July 29 1895. In 1896 he married Abigail Massie Corn, who preceded him to the better land one year and seven months.
     Mr. Wilson had lived a devoted Christian life since he was 15 years old and was a member of Mt. Zion M.E. Church. He lived a peaceful life and left evidence that he was ready for the home prepared by his heavenly Father. Mr. Wilson was a kind neighbor and no ever went to him for counsel or advice that did not receive the truth. He will be missed by all in the community in which he lived.
     Funeral services were held at Fairview Christian Church by Rev. Harges, burial by undertaker Phillips.

Gallipolis Bulletin (Weekly)
Thursday July 11 1918
Transcribed by Mary James                                                                            Top of Page

Windom, Lawrence F.

Died After Long Illness
     Another one of Guyan Township's good citizen was claimed by death Monday, Nov 17th, when Lawrence F. Windom, living about three miles back of Crown City, succumbed to the ravages of dropsy and heart disease from which he had suffered for the past two or three years.
     Mr. Windom was born in Noble County, Ohio, July 15, 1860 and was the son of the late Joseph Windom [& ? Stark], who migrated to Guyan Township sometime in the seventies and helped establish a colony of sturdy farmers who became our most substantial citizens.
     At the time of his death, Mr. Windom was 64 years, 4 months and 2 days of age. By occupation he was a farmer and fruit grower but about two years ago he was compelled to abandon these duties on account of illness.
     Mr. Windom leaves a wife, a son J.C. Windom of Huntington and two daughters, Mrs. Florence Boston of Bladen and Elizabeth at home. Besides these he leaves three brothers, Ula of Huntington, Forest of Columbus and Russell of Westerville and two sisters, Mrs. India Campbell of Akron and Mrs. M.T. Carter of Gallipolis.
     Mr. Windom was a member of the Crown City M.E. Church and always lived a consistent Christian. He was a member of the Masonic order at Crown City and was high up in the degree work of that body. The funeral services were held at the Crown City Church Wednesday evening at 3:30 o'clock under the apices of the Masonic lodge with Rev. O.E. Hall officiating.

Gallipolis Times
Nov. 27, 1924
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Windom, Sarah Florence

Gallia Native Dies at Age 83
     Mrs. Sarah Florence Windom, 83, a native of Gallia county, and a resident of 65 E. Norwich Ave., Columbus, died in Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Sunday afternoon. She was the widow of Russell Windom.
     Mrs. Windom was a member of the Indianola Presbyterian Church and was a graduate of Gallia Academy in the class of 1900. She is survived by two daughters and a son, Miss Edna Windom, Mrs. Benjamin (Ruth) Bennett and Russell M. Windom, all of Columbus. There are six grandchildren. Two surviving brothers are Phillip Rhodes of New York City and Orin Rhodes of Vinton.
     Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Rutherford Funeral Home, 2382 N. Nigh St., Columbus. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mound Hill cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 22, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Winegar, Mary L.

Mrs. Johnson Winegar Dead
     Mrs. Johnson Winegar whose illness we have frequently mentioned and who has been critically ill for 20 long years, died in the early morning hours of Tuesday at her home on Locust street, death being due to diabetes.
     Deceased was a good wife and mother and a consistent member of the Baptist church, active in all the departments of church work. Mrs. Winegar has been tenderly cared for through her long period of illness by loving hands and she will be sadly missed in the home. Those left to mourn are her husband and five sons, James and Charley Winegar of Akron, Roscoe, Gilbert and Walter of Middleport. Also four brothers, John Roush of Columbus, Arthur Roush of Middleport, Bert and Elmer Roush of Addison, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Winegar of Cheshire.
     The funeral was held at the Cheshire Baptist church Thursday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Wilson and burial in Cheshire Gravel Hill cemetery. - Pomeroy Tribune

Gallia Times
Mar 23, 1922
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                        Top of Page

Winegar, Susanna

Death of Mrs. Winegar
     Mrs Susanna Winegar died suddenly Friday morning about 3:30 o'clock at her home at Cheshire. She was in her usual good health up until a few hours before her death. Her husband died something over a year ago and they were both among the most highly respected citizens of Cheshire.
     Six sons and two daughters are left to mourn the loss of their mother, Cash, Oscar, Elwood of Pomeroy; Edward of Pt. Pleasant; Johnson and Frank of Cheshire; Mrs. Ashbury Hood and Mrs. George Lemley of Poplar Ridge.
     The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.

[Note: Death Certificate..born Aug 23, 1834; died April 15, 1910; 75 years 7 months and 22 days of age. Parents: Eli Hix and Betsy Jane Saver. Burial Gravel Hill. ]

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 22, 1910
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Winters, Nancy

Funeral Services
     The funeral services of Mrs. S.B. Winters will be conducted at her late home by Rev. A. P. Cherrington at 8:30 Tuesday morning. Immediately afterward the remains will be taken to McArthur for burial accompanied by Mr. Winters and son, Clark, and other friends.
     Undertaker Hayward has furnished us with a list of the pallbearers who are as follows: Messrs. Will Horner, A.R. Weaver, S.J. Gardner, W.W. Betz, Frank Snoke and H.F. Brothers.

[Note: Death Certificate..Born 1840 PA; died June 18, 1910; 70 years of age]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 20, 1910
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

Wise, Alonzo

Alonzo Wise, 72, Dies In Clay Township
Rites 2 [o'clock] Sunday At Providence Church And Cemetery
     Alonzo Wise, 72, succumbed at 10:15 last night at his home near Bladen but in Clay Township. He had been in poor health several years but seriously ill only a week.
     Decedent was a son of the late Thomas and Charlotte Meddings Wise and is survived by his wife, the former Rhoda Halley and these five children; Homer Wise, Huntington; Helen Brumfield, Sandford Wise, at home; Sheldon Wise, O.H.E. employee and Nema Smith, Mercerville. There are two brothers and a sister living; Walter Wise, Columbus; Wilbur Wise, Marion and Mrs. Belle Hughes of near Mercerville.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at Providence Church, of which Mr. Wise was a member, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial in charge of C.S. Halley.

[Note: stone...1869-1942. Death certificate...born Dec. 22, 1870 Putman Co., WV; died Dec 17, 1942 Gallia County... 72 years 11 months and 25 days of age]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wise, Chauncey

     Chauncey E. Wise, 64, Rt. 1, Bladen (Clay Twp.), died at 5:15 this morning at the Holzer Hospital. Following a stroke, he entered the hospital March 12 and his condition was constantly grave thereafter. He was a son of John and Marian Gilmore Wise and his home was on te Teens Run Rd., a mile or so off State Rt. 7. He was a brother of Walter N. Wise, local garage owner and chief of the fire department, and Henry Wise, both of Gallipolis.
     Decedent, born Oct. 26,1885, was twice married. His first wife was Maude Craig. They were united in marriage Oct. 2, 1909, and she died Sept. 1, 1937. They are survived by these children. John, Kenneth, Paul, and Dorothy Wise, all of Chillicothe; Mrs. J. R. Franklin, Rt. 1, Bladen, and Mrs. Leslie Brucker, Circleville. There are 13 grandchildren.
     Mr. Wise married Luella Loilis of Porter but she passed away in February, 1949, not long after the marriage. Mr. Wise is survived by three married sisters, whose acquired surnames were not
learned. They are Mary of California, Addie of Cleveland, and Emma of Huntington.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Sunday at Mt. Zion Church between Bladen and Swan Creek. Rev. Earl V. Cremeens will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery there beside the first Mrs. Wise by C. R. Halley. The body will be removed to the family home about 7 o'clock this evening.

[Note from stone: 1885 - 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Apr., 1950
Transcribed by Jean Yount                                                                             Top of Page

Wise, George

Death of Mr. George Wise
     The following notice of the death of Mr. George Wise, a former resident of this county is taken from the Colony, Kansas, Free Press:
     On January 31, 1899, at 9:30 p.m., George Wise, after a protracted illness, died at his home in Colony, Kan. He was born January 3, 1820, in Belmont County, Ohio, and joined the M. E. Church and was converted when but twenty years of age, and lived a devoted Christian until his death.
     He was married to Miss Julia Hamilton, Jan. 27, 1841, when they moved to Gallia County, Ohio, where they lived happily. Sixteen years ago, they moved to Colony, Kan. To this union were born one son and four daughters, two having died some years ago. There is still living Mrs. R. M. Brown, Mrs. A. L. Willey, of Colony, and William C. Wise, of Kansas City.
     He was a kind husband, a loving father and a devoted Christian, ever ready to speak a word for the Master. When younger he filled the office of Stewart and a class leader and Sabbath-school Superintendent for several years. When he came down with his last illness, he bore his sickness patiently without a murmur, and until within a few days of his death he read his Bible and tried to sing the old familiar songs he loved so well, and gave evidence to his friends that he was fully prepared to go and be with his heavenly Master that he had trusted in for so many years.
     While we regret to lose an old and honored citizen, yet we must submit to the will of God who in His allwise Providence sat fit after 79 years of warfare to call him to Himself. He leaves a wife, three children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, yet our loss is his gain.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, February 18, 1899
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wise, Ida Maud

Mrs. Chauncey Wise Dies
     Mrs. Ida Maud Wise, 47, wife of Chauncey F. Wise, died Sept. 1 at the family home in Ohio township near Bladen. She had been a victim of paralysis for two years.
     Surviving are husband, children Kenneth and Katherine, Opal of Charleston, John, Paul and Dorothy at home, her mother, Mrs. Sarah Craig of Bladen, two brothers, Arthur and Raymond Craig, and a sister Mrs. Grace Caldwell.
     Funeral services were at Mt. Zion Baptist church by Rev. Ira J. Sheets.

[Note: Tombstone dates are: 1890-1936]

Gallipolis paper
1936
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                        Top of Page

Wise, Mrs. Luella

     Funeral services for Mrs. Chauncey Wise will be held at the Porter Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be at Vinton Memorial Cemetery by Coleman R. Halley. Mrs. Luella Wise was the former wife of the late Leslie Corn and had lived in the Porter neighborhood for 30 years.
     Besides her husband, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. George Broyles of Etna, one brother John Lee of Kanauga, one daughter, Miss Anna Corn of Columbus and one son, Donald Corn of Lancaster. She is survived by three grandchildren, Donna, Darrell and Carl Corn, many nephews and nieces.

[Note on stone: 1886 - 1949 Buried as a Wise]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount

Wise, Louella Mae [Lee]

Thrombosis Cause of Sudden Death
     Acute coronary thrombosis this morning claimed the life of Mrs. Louella Mae Wise, 63, wife for the past four months of Chauncey Wise, back of Clay Chapel, off Lower Route 7 near Chambersburg. She was a sister of John Lee.
     At 4 a.m. today her husband said, Mrs. Wise got out of bed to get a cough drop, and she returned to bed shortly. Then she arose again, and told her husband that she was “choked up” and wanted another cough drop. Wise asked her to leave the lights on inasmuch as he would be getting up soon, and she went downstairs. In a few moments he heard Mrs. Wise calling for him saying, “I’m choking.” Wise rushed downstairs and he offered her a tin of water, he told his physician, but she drank none of it. She died in a matter of 10 or 20 minutes.
     Funeral services from the Coleman R. Halley Funeral Home will be announced tomorrow. The decedent had resided in Bidwell. The name of her second husband, who died about eight months ago, was Lawless.

Note: [9/16/1886 - 2/23/1949]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, February 23, 1949
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wise, Missouri Gilmore

     Mrs. Missouri Gilmore Wise, wife of John A. Wise, died Friday evening at her home of tuberculosis of the spine, from which she had long suffered. She was a member of the M. E. Church and a good woman whose death is deeply deplored. The Journal extends sympathy to the bereaved husband, three daughters and three sons.
     Mrs. Wise was a daughter of John Gilmore and was born and had always lived in Clay Tp. She was 62 years, 2 months and 1 day old.
     The funeral services were held at Clay Chapel at 11 o'clock Sunday, Rev. T. H. Dailey officiating. Burial at same place by Wetherholt.

[Note: from stone 1848 - 1910]

Gallipolis paper
1910
Transcribed by Irene Blamer                                                                           Top of Page

Wise, Thomas H.

Obituary
     Thos H. Wise, son of Samuel and Margaret Wise, was born July 31, 1843, in Belmont County, Ohio.  Departed this life November 1, 1925 aged 82 years, four months and one day.
     He came to Gallia County with his parents when a boy. The remainder of his life was spent on the farm he lived on at the time of his death.
     He was married to Charlotta Meddings October 1, 1863, with whom he lived in happiness for 62 years and one month. To this union eight children were born. Those preceding their father were Maggie, Cora and George Samuel, and one going in infancy.
     Those left to miss a fathers love and council are, Wilbur of Marion, Walter of Columbus, Alonzo of Leaper and Mrs. Frank Hughes, who so tenderly cared for her father during his illness.
     Besides his broken hearted wife he leaves one brother, David Wise of South Charleston, West Virginia, 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends.
     He joined the Providence Baptist Church near 45 years ago and gave willingly of his time and means to support, saying at one time he would have no luxuries in his home while his church was in need.
     A devoted husband and father, a good neighbor and friend will be sorely missed yet if we serve and trust in his God we shall meet him again. He bore his severe sufferings in patience and as the end drew near, looked around at his loved ones, as in silent farewell, and went quickly to his reward.

[Note: Providence Cemetery, Clay Twp]

Gallipolis paper
November 1, 1925
Tanscribed by Maxine Marshall

Wiseman, Alice

     Alice Wiseman, 82, Gallipolis died at 1 a.m. Wednesday in Holzer Medical Center. Born May 4, 1902 at Patriot daughter of the late Henry Clifford and Nellie Barger Clyse, she was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Morning Star Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star No. 444, Holzer Hospital Volunteers, the Grey Ladies and the DAR.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest N. Wiseman, on Nov. 6, 1980; by her son, Harold; and by a grandson, Rex Brown.
     Surviving are two sons, M. “Ike” of Gallipolis, and John C. of Point Pleasant; three daughters, Mrs. I.E. (Betty) Brown of Minford, Mrs. Richard (Hope) Davison of Richmondale, and Mrs. David L. (Rosena) Rees of Rio Grande; 27 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Gladys Davis of Gallipolis, Edna Cook of Rio Grande, Lois Moore of Worthington, and Eva Mae Parry of Hillsboro; and two brothers, Eugene of Winter Haven, FLA, and Robert of Ironton.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Grace United Methodist Church, with the Rev. George Wolffbrandt and the Rev. Bruce Harris officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at McCoy-Wetherholt-Moore Funeral Home, 420 First Ave., Gallipolis, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.
Pallbearers will be Dean Rees, Jim Davison, John Brown, and Tom, David and Jay Wiseman.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallia County Heart Fund chapter, in care of Lola Mae Suiter, 661 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 3, 1985
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty                                                                         Top of Page

Wiseman, Anna May

Anna Wiseman Called By Death
     Miss Anna May Wiseman, 67, retired school teacher, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Holzer Hospital where she had been a patient for four weeks. Miss Wiseman was born in Lawrence County near Waterloo, the daughter of the late Lewis A. and Julia Stewart Wiseman.
     She joined the Johns Creek Methodist Chapel near Waterloo where she was a faithful attendant.
She attended Lebanon Normal School and received her degree from Rio Grande College. Miss Wiseman started teaching in 1903 and taught for 30 years. Her first school was in the county schools and she later taught at Ironton, Portland in Meigs County and for several years was on the faculty at Washington School, Gallipolis.
     She was a member of Rio Grande Methodist Church, Thurman Eastern Star, English Club, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Business and Professional Womens Club.
     Miss Wiseman is survived by two sisters and one brother: Mrs. G. R. (Dovie) Phillips, Northup; Mrs. Edwin (Flo) Davis, Oak Hill, and Dr. Orlyn Wiseman, Jeffersonville. Also surviving are several nieces.
     The body will be at the home of her niece Mrs. Paul Haskins, 149 Second Ave., after 5 p.m. Sunday where friends may call. The body will be taken to the Rio Grande Methodist Church where it will lie in state from noon Monday until the funeral service at 1 p.m. Rev. George L. Sidwell will have charge of the services. Burial will be made in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Phillips Funeral Home of Ironton.

[Note: From the gravemarker year of birth 1885 and year of death 1953.]

Newspaper (unknown)
clipping found in the Simmerman files, Wiseman file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Wiseman, Bertha M.

     Mrs. John N. Wiseman died at her home near Cadmus Monday of tubercular trouble and was buried today. She was a very fine lady and is survived by her husband and five children.

Gallipolis Newspaper
June 10, 1914
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Wiseman, Charles A.

Wiseman Rites Held Today
     Funeral services are to be held in Oakey Chapel Sunday at 1 p.m. for Charles A. Wiseman, 90, who died early Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James T. Hamilton, 554 Second Ave. The Rev. Paul Niswander will officiate with the burial in the church cemetery.
     The deceased, a retired farmer, has been ill for some time, seriously since January. He was born at Arabia, May 10, 1862, the son of Wilbur W. and Martha Armstrong Wiseman. He was the last of 14 children.
     He married Martha Jane Stewart Feb. 9, 1887, and 12 children were born to the couple, eight surviving. His wife died in 1930. The surviving children are: L.L. Wiseman, Springfield; Mrs. James T. Hamilton, Gallipolis; Mrs. Louise Howell, Port Clinton; Mrs. Owen Harmon, Rappsburg; Mrs. Stanley Peters, Mechanicsburg; B.E. Wisman, Willowood; Mrs. Preston Mannon, Scottown; Mrs. Paul Irish, Owensboro, Ky.
     He is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Athens Messenger
July 13, 1952
Contributed by Joyce Robinson                                                                      Top of Page

Wiseman, Chester A.

Chester Wiseman Claimed Sunday
     Chester A. Wiseman, 67, a native of the Mt. Olive community of Walnut Twp., died Sunday in University Hospital, Columbus, where he had been a patient for a week.
     Mr. Wiseman had lived in Columbus 2 years and his home is at 83 Powhatan Ave. He had traveled for Butler Brothers of Chicago until he was terribly injured in an automobile accident last Jan. 4.
Riding on ice-coated E. Broad St., Wiseman stopped his car and got out after another car struck his. Then a third car bumped into the second one and he was caught between the rear end of this own car and the front end of the second car. Both of his legs were crushed and subsequently were amputated.
     He was a member of Westgate Methodist Church and Savannah Lodge No. 466, F&AM, Guysville, O.   Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carmel N. Wiseman; a son, Claire Wiseman, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Thompson, 2386 Louden Ave., Mrs. Wilma Christman, 271 N. Burgess Ave., and Mrs. Dorotha Randall, 85 Midland Ave., and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Wiseman is a daughter of John Stewart. Mrs. Thompson is the wife of Harry Thompson and she was on the staff of Probate Judge John Howell up until her father was hurt.
     Friends may call after noon today at the Jerry Spears funeral home, where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Orville Hall of the Ironton Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth December 3, 1880; date of death May 23, 1948; father George F. Wiseman; mother unknown Vermillion.]

Newspaper (prob. May 1948, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Wiseman file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Wiseman, Ernest M.

Ernest M. Wiseman
     Ernest Merrill "Ike" Wiseman, 64, of 417 First Avenue, Gallipolis, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1991, at Holzer Medical Center.
    He was born March 8, 1926, at Cadmus, son of the late Ernest N. and Alice Clyse Wiseman. He married Kathryn Edwards, August 27, 1950, at Jackson and she survives with one son, David Wiseman of Gallipolis; two daughters, Mrs. Jan Doolittle of Gallipolis and Mrs. Thomas (Tami) Van Auker of Akron; one brother John C. Wiseman of Pt. Pleasant, WV; three sisters, Mrs.I. E.. (Betty) Brown of Minford, Mrs. Richard (Hope) Davisson of Richmondale and Mrs. David (Rosena) Rees of Rio Grande. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Wiseman.
     Mr. Wiseman received his B.S. Degree, secondary education from Rio Grand College and attended the Ohio State University; he coached basketball in Tuscarawas County Southern High School, Meigs County; was named one of the top ten Ohio coaches by the United Press in 1953.
     In 1955, he became a special agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Company, Portsmouth and held the position of District Manger. In 1959, he joined Wiseman Agency selling insurance and real estate. He later mainly specialized in real estate, retiring from the Wiseman Real Estate, Inc. in 1989.
     He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Cliffside Golf Course, where he was a co-recipient of the Primer Mover Award, Thurman F & AM Lodge, Gallipollis Shrine Club, Knights Templar, Gallipolis BPOE, the Gallipolis Chamber of commerce and the Gallipolis Retail Merchants Association.
     Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Hefner and Rev. Al MacKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Thursday from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Cancer Research c/o Pat Boyer, 200 Second Avenue, Gallipolis or Cliffside Golf Course, Beautification Project c/o Dave Shaffer 100 Cliffside Drive, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 6, 1991
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                              Top of Page

Wiseman, Ernest Newton

E. N. Wiseman, 83, prominent Businessman, claimed Thursday
     Ernest Newton Wiseman, 83, died at 6 p.m. at Holzer Medical Center Thursday. He was born March 2, 1897 to John N. and Bertha Pyles Wiseman on Wiseman Road in Walnut Twp. On Aug. 13, 1920, he was married to Alice Clyse who survives along with five children: Betty Brown, Minford; Hope Davidson, Richmondale; Merrill, Gallipolis; Rosena Rees, Rio Grande, and John of Point Pleasant, W. Va.
     Also surviving are three brothers: Orin, Patriot; Eldon, Boulder, Colo, Robert, Gallipolis; two sisters: Viola, Columbus, and Sara Smith, Los Angeles, Calif. He was preceded in death by two infant daughters, a son, Harold; one grandson, Rex Brown, and two half-brothers. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
     After serving in the U. S. Army at Camp Gordon, GA during World War I, he completed his education at Rio Grande College. He later taught school for nine years at Cadmus where he was principal and a successful coach.
     In 1929, he moved his family to Rio Grande at which time he entered the Insurance business with T. S. Berridge. In 1934, he and Hobart Wickline bought the Boatman Insurance Agency with offices in the Park Central Hotel Building. In 1943, Real Estate was added and the business is now located at 500 Second Ave. and known as The Wiseman Agency.
     Mr. Wiseman was active in civic and college affairs. He was the first mayor of Rio Grande and was instrumental in securing Rio Grande’s first water and sewage system. He was a member of Simpson Chapel Methodist Church where he served in many capacities. He moved to Gallipolis in May, 1961. He was director of Mayflower Insurance Co., director of Ohio Valley Bank, member Centerville Masonic Lodge, Cadmus Redman Lodge and was a 37 year member and past president of Wiseman Agency, Inc., West Virginia; member of Gallia County Historical Society, genealogist and historian for the Wiseman Family Association; president of The Wiseman Agency, Inc. of Gallipolis a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
     Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor James Frazier officiating. The body will lie in state one and one-half hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home Saturday 2 to 5:30 pm and 7 until 9 p.m.
     Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Directors of Ohio Valley Bank and three members of the Rotary will serve as honorary bearers. American Legion Post 27 will conduct military rites at graveside. In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to the Grace United Methodist building fund.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 7, 1980
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Wiseman, E.N.

     GALLIPOLIS – Funeral services will be held 2;30 p.m. today at Grace United Methodist Church for Ernest N. Wiseman, 83, Gallipolis. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. The prominent businessman died at 6 p.m. Thursday in Holzer Medical Center.
     Mr. Wiseman, who moved to Gallipolis from Rio Grande in 1961, was a director of the Mayflower Insurance Co., director of the Ohio Valley Bank, member of Centerville Masonic Lodge, Cadmus Redman Lodge and was a 37-year member and past president of the Gallipolis Rotary Club with 29 ½ years perfect attendance.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 9, 1980
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty                                                                         Top of Page

Wiseman, Estella Ruth [Ashworth]

     Estella Ruth Wiseman, 102, of Gallipolis, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Heartland of Jackson in Jackson, Ohio. She was born Oct. 2, 1902 in Lawrence County, daughter of the late George and Sarah LaVada Massie Ashworth.
     She married Orin Wiseman in Gallia County on June 30, 1928, and he preceded her on June 5, 1988.
Estella is survived by a daughter, Phyllis (Orville) Ingles of Patriot; a son, Edwin (Ruth) Wiseman of Yreka, Calif; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; a brother, Fred (Shirley) Ashworth of Pedro; a sister, Sylvia Arbaugh of Ironton; and a sister-in-law, Jean Wiseman of Gallipolis.
She was preceded by a great-grandchild, four brothers and seven sisters.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006, at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Avenue, Gallipolis with Jan Thornton officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Cemetery, Patriot. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Olive Cemetery Association in care of Debbi Rutt, 96 Private Drive, County Road 124, Chesapeake, Ohio 45619.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May, 2006
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Wiseman, Harold

Harold Wiseman, 49, dies unexpectedly
     MORGANTOWN – Harold Wiseman, 49, Gallipolis insurance executive, died suddenly around noon Saturday at the Snowshoe Ski winter resort, a popular spa in the West Virginia Panhandle.
Heart attack was the suspected cause of death.
     He spent his business life with the Wiseman Agency, was secretary of the Wiseman Agency Corporation, and was a veteran insurance agent. Harold Wiseman had devoted years to public service in Gallipolis, having been a member of the city board of education, the recreation commission, Gallipolis Rotary Club, and Gallipolis Golf Club. He was a district trustee for the Independent Insurance Agents Association.
     Survivors include his wife, four children, and parents, Ernest N. and Alice Wiseman. Willis Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

Sunday Times Sentinel – March 9, 1980

Memorial services 1 p.m. Tuesday for Harold Wiseman
     Memorial services for Harold Wiseman, 49, Gallipolis, will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church, with Rev. James V. Frazier officiating. Private burial services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today.
     Mr. Wiseman, a resident of 30 Oakwood Drive, Gallipolis, died unexpectedly at the Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, Marlinton, W.Va., around noon on Saturday.
     He was born Jan. 4, 1931, at Rio Grande, Ohio son of Ernest N. and Alice Clyse Wiseman. They survive and reside in Gallipolis. He married Shirleen Northcutt at Athens, Ohio on April 11, 1952. She survives, along with the following children: Mrs. Mike (Melanie) Triplett Warfield, KY.; Mrs. Dan (Lori) Waugh, Wellston; Tom Wiseman and wife, Libby Salyer Wiseman, Gallipolis; Annie Wiseman, at home. Mrs. Tom (Zelma) Northcutt, mother-in-law, made her home close to the family.
     The following sisters and brothers survive: Mrs. Elwood (Betty) Brown, Minford, Ohio; Mrs. Richard (Hope)_Davisson, Richmondale, Ohio; E. M. Ike Wiseman, Gallipolis; Mrs. David (Rosena) Rees, Rio Grande; John C. Wiseman, Point Pleasant, W. Va.
     Mr. Wiseman graduated from Ohio University where he received his commission of second lieutenant in the U. S. Army. He served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Gallipolis, where he served on the board of trustees. He was finance chairman, and was Pastor Parish Committee Chairman. He was a trustee on the Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio; past president of Gallipolis City Recreation Board, the Gallipolis City School Board and Gallipolis Rotary Club. He was on the board of directors of the Gallipolis Golf Club, and served on the executive board of trustees at Rio Grande College.
     Pallbearers will be Dan Evans, Earl Durham, Neil Sanders, Dr. John Groth, Keith Thomas, Jack Matthews, Bob Saunders and Merrill Evans. Honorary bearers are J. B. Triplett, Jim Salyer and A. L. Waugh.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 10, 1980
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty                                                                         Top of Page

Wiseman, Helen [Leffingwell]

     Helen R. Wiseman, 61, a resident of 438 Jackson Pike, died at 7 p.m. Sunday in Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health the past nine moths.
     Mrs. Wiseman was a former employee of Stiffler’s Store in Jackson. She was born June 5, 1916 in Lawrence County, daughter of the late Bart Leffingwell and Alma Nelson Leffingwell, who survives and resides in Gallipolis.
     Mrs. Wiseman is survived by her husband, Robert Wiseman, and two daughters and one son: Mrs. James (Janice) Wiley, Xenia; Mrs. Norman (Joyce) Wiley, Jackson and Robert N. Wiseman, Rt. 4, Jackson. Six grandchildren survive. One brother and one sister survive: Ernest Leffingwell, Springfield, Ohio and Mrs. Eugene (Carol) Willis, Dayton.
     The Wisemans have resided in Gallipolis since 1971, moving here from Jackson where they lived about 34 years. She married Mr. Wiseman on Aug. 27, 1915 in Wellston. She was a member of Olive Methodist Church.
     Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. James Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery, near Cadmus. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 7, 1977
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Wiseman, John Newton

John Wiseman Dies At Home Beyond Cadmus
Funeral At Olive Church at 2 P.M. Friday
     John Newton Wiseman, after a week's illness, died at 11:30 Wednesday forenoon at his home in Walnut Twp. He would have been 86 years old next Saturday and had been frail and failing for some time.
     Mr. Wiseman was born at Waterloo on Aug. 21, 1857, six months after that the family moved across the line into Gallia County near Cadmus and all his subsequent years, except for the period his father served in the Union Army, were spent here. The family returned to Waterloo for the war's duration.
     The parents were Rev. Andrew and Hannah Pine Wiseman. John Newton Wiseman, following in his father's footsteps, was devoutly religious and long active in the church. In appearance--in weight, build, erect posture, and fully-bearded--he bore a striking resemblance to "Uncle Jimmy" Gatewood, Gallia County's only surviving veteran of the Civil War. But Mr. Wiseman was younger and showed it.
     Mr. Wiseman married twice. His first wife was Ella Barger. To this union two children were born. Esco, living near Bowling Green, O., and Reno, who died when small. Later he wed Bertha Piles, who died in 1914. They are survived by four sons and two daughters; Ernest A. Wiseman of Gallipolis and Rio Grande and a member of the firm of Wiseman & Wickline; Eldon Wiseman, former county superintendent of schools, now living in Rio Grande; Orin and Robert Wiseman, who have farms adjoining the old homestead between Cadmus and McDaniel X Roads; Viola Wiseman and Mrs. Sarah Smith, both at the old home.
     Mr. Wiseman was the last survivor of his generation of the family. In his young manhood he and his brother engaged in the undertaking business at Waterloo and near Cadmus and for a time at least they made the caskets they used. This business was sold a generation ago to W. W. Phillips of Waterloo. Mr. Wiseman had also been a contracting carpenter as well as a farmer most of his years.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at Olive Methodist Church, of which decedent was a member, with Rev. O. L. Hall of Roseville, decedent's nephew, in charge. Burial there by Phillips. Mr. Wiseman was a member of the Redmen at Cadmus.

[Note: From death certificate date of death August 18, 1943.]

Newspaper (prob. August 1943, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Wiseman file, Bossard Library.
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Wiseman, Julia [Stewart]

Mrs. Lewis A. Wiseman
     Mrs. Julia Stewart Wiseman, passed to her rest about 3:30 o’clock Wednesday morning, December 15, 1926 at her home, 29 Vinton Avenue. She had been ill for several weeks and was surrounded by her own immediate family during her last hours. She went to her Fathers’ Home, calm and unafraid, trusting and confident of the future, and recognizant of her loved ones with whom she talked in beautiful terms of her going away.
     She was born 66 years ago on May __, 1860 at Waterloo in Lawrence County, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Stewart. On December 14, 1883, she became the bride of Lewis Allen Wiseman, and the day before she passed away, was the 44th Anniversary of their wedding. She lived near the home of her birthplace, until about 10 years ago, when, with her family she moved to Rio Grande, coming to Gallipolis after three years residence.
     To this union were born the following children: Dovie J. Wiseman who married Reuben Phillips, and resides at Northup, Ohio; Anna, who lives at home; Orlyn Wiseman, who married Pearl Bradshay and resides at Jeffersonville, Ohio; Olive Flo Wiseman, who married Edwin Davis and resides at Oak Hill, Ohio.
     She is survived by her husband, Lewis Allen Wiseman, her sister, Miss Janie Stewart of Waterloo, the above mentioned children and the following grandchildren: May Phillips Haskins, Marjorie Phillips, Clayton Phillips, Ina Pearl Phillips, Elizabeth Jean Phillips, Orlyn W. Davis and Dorothy Davis. One grandchild, Margaret Ruth Phillips preceded her grandmother in death, having passed away on May 6, 1923.
     Early in girlhood, at the age of 12 years, she became a member of Palestine Baptist church, and later when all of her children joined John Creek M.E. Church, which was the home church of their father, she removed her membership. At the time of her death, she was a member of Grace M.E. church of this city. She was also a member of Gallipolis Chapter No. 283 Order of the Eastern Star, Gallia Council, Daughters of America, and Symmes Valley Grange No. 1770.
     Our splendid sister gave her life to a service of love and devotion to her church, where she was active at all times in the different departments. As a mother and wife, she lived a life of true loyalty to the interests of her children and husband.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, December 17, 1926
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                   Top of Page

Wiseman, Kathryn Louise [Edwards]

     Kathryn Louise Wiseman, 73, of Gallipolis, died Thursday, March 3, 2005 at her residence. She was born July 18, 1931 in Jackson, daughter of the late Virgil Hudson Edwards and the late Alice Vermillion Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Merrill “Ike” Wiseman; and by a brother, William James Edwards.
     Kathryn was a homemaker and a former board member of the Our House Museum. She was a charter member of the Newcomer’s Club, which later became the Junior Women’s Club. She also served on the Alter Guild at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
     Kathryn is survived by three children, Jan (Jerry) Koronich of Gallipolis, Tami (Tom) VanAuker of Akron, and David (Rita) Wiseman of Gallipolis; and nine grandchildren, Jed and Ben Doolittle, Patrick, Peter and Adam VanAuker, Brian and Natalie Burton, and Sara and Evan Wiseman.
     Kathryn will be lovingly missed by all her family and her many, many friends. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005, in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 1005. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holzer Hospice, 200 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631; or to the Our House Museum, 432 First Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631; or to the Ariel Theatre, 426 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 4, 2005
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Wiseman, Neoma G. [Knox]

     Neoma Gertrude Wiseman, 85, Kineon Avenue, Gallipolis, died at her residence early this morning, Sept. 21, 1993. A homemaker, she was also a member of the Waterloo United Methodist Church, a former member of the Waterloo Order of Eastern Star and a former member of the Waterloo Grange.
     Born July 28, 1908 in Waterloo, she was the daughter of the late Everett E. Knox and Linnie Merle Malone Knox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Berkley Eugene Wiseman; two sons, Berkley Lee Ted Wiseman and Charles Richard Wiseman; three brothers and one sister.
     Survivors include three daughters, Nadine Phillips, Point Pleasant, Alice Salisbury, Patriot and Dorothy Byus, Rodney; one daughter-in-law, Maridell Wiseman, Gallipolis; one sister, Opal Pinson, Washington Court House; nine grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
     Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, September 21, 1993
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

Wiseman, Orin O.

     Orin O. Wiseman, 86, of Rt. 2, Patriot died Sunday at Holzer Medical Center. He was a retired carpenter. Born Jan. 22, 1902 in Walnut Township, he was a son of the later John and Bertha Pyles Wiseman.
     He married Stella Ashworth on June 30, 1928 in Gallia County, and she survives with one son, Edwin Wiseman of Yreka, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Orville (Phyllis) Ingles of Patriot; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Wiseman of Gallipolis and Eldon Wiseman of Wichita, Kan,; and one sister, Mrs. H. J. (Sarah) Smith of Los Angeles, Calif. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
     A member of Olive Methodist Church, he was also a member of Improved Order of Red-Men, Shawnee Tribe 18 of Pedro, and Patriot F & AM Lodge 496.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel in Gallipolis, Rev. Sara Clay officiating. Burial follows in Olive Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted by the Improved Order of Red-Men Shawnee Tribe 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 5, 1988
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Wiseman, Ralph H.

     Ralph H. Wiseman, 80, Wilkesville, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1992, at his residence. He was a retired Ohio Department of Transportation employee, a member of the Wilkesville United Methodist Church, the Wilkesville Orphans Friend Lodge and the Wilkesville Chapter OES 207.
     Wiseman was born March 22, 1912, in Wilkesville, son of the late Howard Anson and Mary Francis Steele Wiseman. He married Madeline Peters on Nov. 16, 1932, in McArthur, and she survives with two daughters, Mrs. Hoard (Karen) Kessell, Columbus, and Mrs. Duane (Wanda) Butcher Belton, S. C. Also surviving are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, at the Wilkesville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mel Franklin officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Center Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton. Masonic services will be held at 8:45 p.m. Monday by the Wilkesville Orphans Friend Lodge.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, August 3, 1992
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Wiseman, Robert O.

     Robert O. Wiseman, 88, Gallipolis, died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998 at his residence. Born Nov. 30, 1909 in Cadmus, son of the late John N. and Bertha May Wiseman, he was retired owner/operator of the Wiseman Market, Jackson, and a retired employee of the Evans Grocery Co. in Gallipolis.
     He was a graduate of Rio Grande Junior College, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a former POW, a life member of the American Legion Lafayette Post 27, VFW Post 4464 of Gallipolis, the Gallipolis DAV, and the Olive Methodist Church of Cadmus.
     Surviving are his wife, Jean Blakeman Wiseman, who he married Sept. 16, 1978 in Gallipolis; a son, Robert N. (Brenda) Wiseman of Proctorville; two daughters, Janice (Jim) Willey of Xenia, and Joyce (Jerry) Burton of Waynesville; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Stella Wiseman of Patriot; and several nieces and nephews.
     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Leffingwell Wiseman in 1977; a granddaughter, Barbara Gaven on May 5, 1994; three brothers, Eldon, Orin and Ernest Wiseman; and two sisters, Sarah Smith and Viola Wiseman.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, with the Rev. David Hogg officiating. Burial will be in the Olive Cemetery, Cadmus. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 tonight.
     Military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Lafayette Post 17 and VFW Port 4464.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Olive United Methodist Church, Cadmus, in care of Phyllis Ingles, 2882 Cadmus Road, Patriot, Ohio 45658-9184.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January, 1998
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Wiseman, Rosa Neal [Stewart]

     Rosa Neal Wiseman, 96, of Patriot died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at Holzer Senior Care Center. Born Nov. 29, 1906, in Gallia County, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Lula Wagoner Stewart. She was married to Glen Wiseman, who preceded her in death June 30, 1986. Mrs. Wiseman was a bookkeeper and school board clerk for the Cadmus School District, where she also served as a board member. She was a member of the Waterloo United Methodist Church and the Waterloo Grange.
     Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law, Helen and Richard Wesney of Wheelersburg, Phyllis Wiseman of Gallipolis, Margaret Ashworth of Nelsonville, Sue and Bob Ruff of Thurman and Mary and Tom Keys of Bradenton, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Wiseman of Harrison; one sister, Georgia Shelton of Mason; 20 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Glen Wiseman; one son, Charles Joe Wiseman in 1995; two great-granddaughters; two brothers, Joe Stewart and Dan Stewart; and one sister, Mary Luman.
     Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Willis Funeral Home, with pastor Billy Goodall officiating. Burial will be in Flag Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Newspaper unknown
Posted at FindAGrave.com/US/Wiseman/Lawrence County/Created by: Rog & Carol Smith. Submitted by Lynn Anders

Wiseman, Viola

     Viola Wiseman, 78, Columbus, died Thursday night in Holzer Medical Center, following a lengthy illness.
Born June 26, 1906 in Walnut Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late John and Bertha Pyles Wiseman, she was a member of the Cambridge United Methodist Church in Grandview and the Eastern Star Chapter in Columbus.
     She taught in several rural Gallia County schools after receiving her bachelor’s degree from Rio Grande College. She received a master’s degree in education from Ohio State University.
     Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Sara Smith of Los Angeles, Calif.; and three brothers, Eldon Wiseman of Wichita, Kan.; Orin Wiseman of Patriot, and Robert Wiseman of Gallipolis. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Rev. Bruce Harris officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 18, 1985
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Wiseman, Wallace Eldon
Wiseman, Sarah Emily

    A memorial service for Wallace Eldon and Sarah Emily Wiseman will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 1997 in the Olive United Methodist Church, near Cadmus, with the Rev. Juanita Wiseman officiating.
Burial will follow in the Olive Cemetery.
     Sarah Wiseman, 93, died on Jan. 28, 1997 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Born Sept. 27, 1903 at Cora in Gallia County, daughter of the late Charles Selby and Emma Jane Davis Tanner, she graduated from Rio Grande College in 1922 and received a master of arts degree from Ohio University in 1951. Eldon Wiseman, 92, followed her in death on April 21, 1997. Born Aug. 4, 1904 at Cadmus, he graduated from Ohio State University in 1927.
     They married Nov. 16, 1927 in Dayton. Both taught in the public schools of Ohio and Colorado before retiring in 1969. After retirement, they lived in Boulder, Colo; Wichita, Kan; and Ann Arbor.
     Surviving are two sons, Charles E. (Juanita) Wiseman of Lakin, Kan.; and John R. (Carolyn) Wiseman of Ann Arbor; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; Eldon Wiseman’s brother, Robert O. (Jean) Wiseman; his sister-in-law, Stella Wiseman; and Sara Wiseman’s sister-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Tanner.
Eldon Wiseman was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Esco E., Reno R., Ernest N. and Orin O. Wiseman ; and three sisters, Viola M. Wiseman, Sarah L. Smith and Lois R. Wiseman. Sarah Wiseman was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ida Ethelyn Jones and Mary Elizabeth Parry; and a brother, Parry Benjamin Tanner.
     Memorial contributions can be made to the Madog Center for Welsh Studies, University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Ohio 45674; the Hospice of Washtenaw, 806 Airport Blvd., Ann Arbor, Mich., 48108; or to the Olive United Methodist Church in care of Phyllis Ingles, treasurer, 2882 Cadmus Road, Patriot, Ohio 45658-9184. Arrangements are by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May, 1997
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty

Withers, Emma G. [Christy]

Mrs. Emma G. Withers Dies Sunday Afternoon
Was Widow of late John Withers, Funeral Services Tuesday
     Mrs. Emma G. Withers, widow of the late John A. Withers, passed away Sunday afternoon at her home on Spruce Street, after an illness extending over a period of two years. Mrs. Withers was a kind and devoted mother and was highly respected among her neighbors. She leaves to mourn her lost 2 sons, Clay and Lawrence of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Nettie McCrimmen of Miami, FL and Mrs. Carrie Huron of Vinton, Ohio; also, one sister and four brothers.
     The funeral services, which will be private, will be conducted by Rev. L. O. Forqueran of the Episcopal Church, at her late home on Spruce Street, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery, beside her husband, in charge of W.N. Hayward.

[Note: Death Certificate -- Emma G. Withers was born 1868 in Mason County, WV; died April 1, 1928 in Gallipolis, 60 years of age. Father: John Christy.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, April 2, 1928
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Withers, S. H. “Sam”

Mrs. Burnett’s Brother Dies
     Mrs. Elmer Burnett, 645 Fourth Avenue, received a telegram this morning that her brother, S. H. “Sam” Withers, 71, had died of a heart attack Sunday evening at his home in Wichita, Kans. A native of Mason County, W. Va., Mr. Withers was reared at Mercer’s Bottom. He is survived by Mrs. Burnett, another sister, and two brothers. Funeral and burial will be in Wichita. Two years ago was Mr. Withers’ last visit to Gallipolis, where his brother, the late John Withers, had lived. S. H. Withers went west when he was 16 years of age, but returned every few years for a visit.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, October 18, 1943
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Woda, Lena [Ropeter]

IN MEMORY - Mrs. Lena Woda
     A comparatively long illness of complications resulted in the death Sunday evening of Mrs. Lena Woda of Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of August and Louise Ropeter, born in Gallia County, Dec. 5, 1861 of German parentage and departed this life June 20, 1937, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 15 days.
     In early infancy she became a child of God and later was confirmed in the Lutheran Church of which she remained a devoted member all her life. She had a deep faith in her Savior which gave her much comfort and peace in her declining years. Only a few days before her death she told the children she had read from the Bible each day and asked if they would read to her designating the 14th chapter of St. John to be read. She had been repeating passages from the Bible when she was only able to speak in a whisper.
     Two touching incidents which cannot be refrained from speaking of were when her daughters, Augusta and Margaret, were trying to make her more comfortable. Augusta said "Mother, you're slipping away from me". She answered, "yes, I am going to slip away from all of you soon and go to Heaven.: And in spite of her growing weakness when she was able to say only a few words at a time she had repeatedly tried to pray the "Lord's Prayer" in German. When her son Fred knelt and together they prayed in German she was then comforted.
     All the children were at her bedside ready to grant her every wish and all that human hands could do were done for Mother Woda by her kind and devoted children.
     She was united in marriage to Augusta Woda, Dec. 30, 1880. Her husband preceded her into eternity in 1919. To their union were born two daughters and seven sons, August and William having preceded her in death. Those left to mourn her loss are Fred of Chicago, IL; Rudoph of Rome, Ohio; George, John, Ted, Augusta and Margaret, all of Columbus, Ohio. Twelve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Henry Price, Patriot, Ohio; Mrs. Augusta Grube, Missouri and Mrs. Anna McDaniel, Kentucky; two brothers George and August Ropeter of Gallia County.
     Funeral services were conducted at the St. John Lutheran Church at Hague and Broad Street, Columbus, Wednesday morning by Rev. L. Cooperrider, interment following in Alton Cemetery by J. Spears.

The Gallia Times
July 1, 1951
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Wolf, Elizabeth [Canterberry]

     Elizabeth Canterberry Wolf was born February 17, 1836, in the state of Virginia. She was united in marriage to John Wolf June 29, 1855 in Carter county, Ky. To this union were born six children; five daughters and one son: Elenora, Viola, Arzilla, William and Maggie. William and Viola preceded her to the better land many years ago. She joined the United Brethren church about the year 1858, and lived a christian life until death.
     Five years ago last February she attached her membership to the Christain Order church, that being the nearest denomination to her home. She had been afflicted for many years and bore her suffering with christian patience. She was an affectionate wife, patient mother, kind friend and neighbor and left bright evidence that she has gone to enjoy the reward prepared for the faithful unto death. She died June 25, 1899; burial by Undertaker Thos. Wise at Bethel cemetery June 26, 1899. Funeral conducted by Rev. Jebu Rose of the M. E. Church.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, June 28, 1899
Vol. LXIV NO. 32
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Wolf, G. W.

Death of Mr. Wolf
     Mr. G. W. Wolf, father of Mrs. J. T. Callahan, of this city, died at his home in Letart Monday evening, aged 75 years. Mrs. Wolf died last September. The funeral was held Wednesday at Letart Church, the services being conducted by Rev. L. L. Cherrington. Mr. Wolf was a highly respected citizen and his death brings sorrow to many. Mrs. Callahan had been at his bedside for several days and Mr. Callahan went up Tuesday to attend the funeral.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 9, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

Wolfe, Harry

Graveside Services Held For Harry Wolfe
     Graveside services were held in Pine Street cemetery at one o’clock Monday for a Gallipolis native. Harry Wolfe, 72, who died during the weekend at his home in Newark. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Darius Wolfe, he is survived by his widow, the former Miss Lottie Ferguson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harper Ferguson, all former residents of this city. Reportedly he had suffered ill health for the past several years. -- HRH.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, October 8, 1956

Burial Rites Held For Harry E. Wolfe
     Mrs. Lottie Ferguson Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. George Ferguson and several friends from Newark accompanied the remains of Harry E. Wolfe here for burial in Pine Street Cemetery Monday. Harry Wolfe, 74, was the only son of the late Darius and Hattie Greenwood Wolfe, and was born and reared in Gallipolis.      About 1902 he left Gallipolis, going to Pittsburgh where he lived until about 16 years ago when his health failed and he and his wife went to Newark, where they had resided since. On Sept. 12, he suffered a stroke and had been confined there until his death Saturday.
     Funeral services were held Sunday in Newark. Mrs. Wolfe was the former Lottie Ferguson. Mrs. E. N. Tarrier (Birdie Cubbage) of Fourth Ave., is a cousin.

[Note: Tombstone has 1882 - 1956]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, October 10, 1956
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wolfe, Lewis

Lewis Wolfe, 80, Dies Alone In His 4th Avenue Home
Body Found Friday - Funeral Set For 2 Sunday
     Lewis Wolfe, who was a well-known figure about town, was found dead Friday afternoon in the two-room dwelling on Fourth Avenue at Pine Street where he lived alone. The coroner Dr. Paul Foster, thought he had probably died early in the week from a heart attack.
     He was the son of Mallory and Mary Margaret Hill Wolfe, and was born in Mason County, W. Va. 80 years ago last Jan. 20.
     His survivors are three sons, Opha, New Philadelphia, Maston, Holcomb W. Va. and Otie, Richmond, W. Va; two brothers Edmund Wolfe, Jefferson, O., and Ira Wolfe, Athens and a sister Mrs. Debora Cobb of Jacksonville, Fla.
     Claude Miller is in charge of arrangements for the funeral which will be held Sunday 2 p. m. at the former Elias Wetherholt funeral home, First Avenue and Cedar Street. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery.

The Gallia Times
May 25, 1946
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                         Top of Page

Wolfe, Phrone Elizabeth

Death Of An Infant
     Phrone Elizabeth, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wolfe, died last Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 9:30 P.M., after an illness of several weeks with brain trouble. The funeral services were held Thursday at the residence of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wolfe, and the burial was at Pine St. Cemetery by Wetherholt.

The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, February 14, 1912
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wolford, Donald

     Donald Wolford, 72, Route 2, Vinton, died unexpectedly Monday in the Oak Hill Community Medical Center. He was a retired coal miner and a lumberman and attended the Prospect Enterprise Baptist Church.
     He was born Jan. 1, 1917 in Freeburn, KY, son of the late Islar and Mexico Mounts Wolford. Also surviving are one son, Thelmer Wolford of Vinton; three daughters, Mrs. William (Ann) Hawks of Vinton, Mrs. Chris (Donna) Brown of Bidwell and Mrs. Bob (Betty) Fin of Vinton; three brothers, Anthony Wolford, Jake Wolford and Carl Wolford, all of Freeburn; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Perry Officiating. Burial will be in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call the funeral home 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday.

[Note: Died December 18, 1989]

Gallipolis Paper
December, 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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                                                                          Top of Page

Womeldorff, George Edward

The Late G. E. Womeldorff
     Funeral services for the late George Edward Womeldorff, prominent Gallipolis merchant whose death at five o’clock Wednesday morning, January 21, 1925, was briefly mentioned in last week’s issue, were held at Grace Methodist church in this city Friday afternoon by Revs. C. W. Smith of London, Ohio, and J. R. Fields, the resident pastor.  Interment followed in Mount Hill cemetery.
     Mr. Womeldorff was 53 years of age, and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Womeldorff of the Mt. Zion neighborhood.  In early manhood he became identified with the J. M. Kerr Co., hardware house, at Second and State streets, and in the years that followed, due to his application and energy, became owner of three hardware stores in this city and one in Point Pleasant.  Aside from his hardware business, Mr. Womeldorff was until a few weeks ago owner of the Park Central hotel and was interested in a gas station at Third and Vine.
     On Sept. 6, 1911, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Mae Richards at Rio Grande, and they made their home in this city ever since.  One brother, Mr. Harry Womeldorff of Harrington Park, N. J., and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Morrison of Delaware, and Mrs. Oscar Rodgers of near this city, survive him.
     In the passing of Mr. Womeldorff Gallipolis loses one of her best known citizens and most successful business men.  He arose to a position of considerable wealth entirely by his own efforts, and his untimely death is a source of deep regret to his friends.

[Note: Obituary has his picture]

Gallia Times
Thursday, January 29, 1925
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Womeldorff, Harry

Harry Womeldorff Dead
Former Gallia Man Died of Appendicitis Operation at Home in New Jersey Tuesday
     Relatives here received word that Harry Womeldorff, a former well-known resident of this county until six years ago, had died at his home in Harrington Park, New Jersey, Tuesday morning following an appendicitis operation. Funeral and burial will be there Thursday evening.
     Mr. Womeldorff was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Womeldorff of this county, and would have been 61 years of age Sept. 29. He leaves his wife, a daughter of the late James Tate of Kyger, and three children, Mrs. Arthur Switzer, Mrs. Mack Steffin and Marion Womeldorff, all in the east.  A brother, G. Edward Womeldorff, died here recently. Two sisters, Mrs. W. A. Morrison of Delaware and Mrs. Oscar Rodgers of Gallipolis, survive him.
     Mr. Womeldorff was a Mason, Knights of Pythias and Woodman, and a pleasant, jolly man with many friends.

[Note: Obituary has his picture]

Gallia Times
Thursday, September 24, 1925
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Womeldorff, James

Jas. Womeldorff Died Last Night After Operation
Native of Gallipolis And World War Soldier
     James Womeldorff, aged 45, who was born and reared here, died about 10:15 last night in White Cross hospital, where he was recently operated for appendicitis. The operation revealed that the appendix had burst and then peritonitis developed. It was known here over the week-end that his condition was virtually hopeless. His mother, Mrs. Lillie Womeldorff, went up Saturday and soon after he had recognized and spoke to her he lapsed into unconsciousness.
     Mr. Womeldorff was a salesman for the L. C. Smith Typewriter Company. His home was at 48 S. Ogden avenue and he had lived in Columbus 15 years or more. He was a World War soldier.
     Mr. Womeldorff is survived by his wife and three children, Susan, who is married and lives in Columbus, Jimmie and Lewis, his mother, who lives at the old home place at Mt. Zion, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Rathburn and Miss Helen Womeldorff, the nurse, both of Gallipolis. Miss Helen helped to take care of her brother during his last illness.
     Most of the decedent's childhood was spent in Gallipolis. He was graduated from the local high school and had a host of warm friends who were shocked to hear of his illness and his death. He was a great-grandson of Michael Womeldorff, who came to this county in 1801.
     Up till noon no definite word had come in regard to the funeral arrangements, but it was the opinion of close friends that interment would be made in Columbus.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth May 23, 1896; date of death September 7, 1941; father Lewis A. Womeldorff; mother Lillian Mossman; burial in Mt. Zion CE.]

Newspaper (prob. September 1941, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Womeldorff file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter 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                                                                   Top of Page

Womeldorff, Lewis A.

Death Comes to Lewis A. Womeldorff
At Home Near Mt. Zion Church At Early Hour---Was In 75th Year
     Lewis A. Womelsdorf, aged 74, well-known farmer of the Mt. Zion-Mills Station community, died very suddenly this morning on his premises. He had started toward the barn lot or pasture field to milk his cows when he suffered a stroke or heart attack but kept on his feet by learning across a gate. His dog, barking and running about frantically, attracted the attention of Mrs. Womeldorff who ran to his aid. She returned to the house for a stimulant but by the time she could reach him again he was beyond any medical aid and quickly expired. That was about 7:30.

Felt Better Lately
     Mr. Womeldorff had not been in good health for a long while, but, though coming here a week ago for treatment, had been feeling better lately and had busied himself constantly with farm work.
     He was a son of the late James and Lodisa Smeltzer Womeldorff and was born July 31, 1864, in the house which had been his home during his later years. It occupies a picturesque spot on the ridge overlooking Routes 7 and 160 near Mt. Zion church, of which the decedent was a member.
     Mr. Womeldorff was a carpenter and during some of the years when he was employed as such lived at 616 Fourth ave., the present home of Mrs. E. B. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Masters.
     Mr. Womeldorff was the last of his generation of a family prominent for many decades in the history of this county. He married Lillian T. Mossman of this city on Dec. 20, 1893, and the officiating minister was the late P. A. Baker. She and these three children survive, James Womeldorff, Columbus; Elizabeth, wife of Charles (Mike) A. Rathburn, Gallipolis, and Miss Helen Womeldorff, night supervisor of the Holzer Hospital.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed until after James arrives this afternoon, but the body was removed to the Hayward mortuary.
     After Mr. Womeldorff was stricken, his neighbors, Ira and Harry K. Mills, also Dr. C. E. Holzer, were summoned. In a conversation with Harry Mills last Sunday, Mr. Womeldorff remarked, it is reported, that "If you outlive me, as I expect you will, I want these men for my pall bearers." Whom he named may be revealed when the funeral arrangements are announced.

[Note: Date of death November 16, 1938; burial at Mt. Zion CE.]

Newspaper ( prob. November 16, 1938, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Womeldorff file, Bossard Library.]
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

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.

Gallia County newspaper
November 18, 1938
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                           Top of Page   

Womeldorff, Margaret

Loved O. H. E. Worker Dies During Night
Community Is Shocked by Miss Womeldorff’s Very Sudden Passing
     Miss Margaret Womeldorff, well known resident and beloved in a wide circle, died suddenly shortly before midnight last night at her room at the O. H. E. from a heart attack. Miss Womeldorff was apparently in the best of health as she had gone about her work as housekeeper at the O. H. E. where she had been a valued and trusted employee since 1912. She had been down town last evening and returning to the O. H. E. had a severe coughing spell as she was putting her car into the garage. She was assisted to her room by a fellow employee and a physician summoned, but she expired about the time he arrived.
     Miss Womeldorff , as the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Womelsdorf (Dora Watts) was born near Mt. Zion Church (Mills Station) fifty-one years ago and lived there until she came to Gallipolis to make her home.
     Surviving are these brothers and sisters: Miles of Huntington, Roy of Charleston, Ray of Huntington, Etta, wife of Carroll Grimm of Battle Creek, Mich. and Hazel, who is Mrs. Steve Burlile of this city. Of a rather reserved nature, Miss Womeldorff made and held many close friendships and was loved and esteemed both by her associates and the patients at the state institution and her death will be deeply deplored.
     She was a member of Gallipolis Chapter Order Eastern Star and of Grace M. E. Church and funeral   services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at this church. Rev. W. Scott Westerman will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Zion cemetery by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, October 8, 1938
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Womeldorff, Sylvina [Morrison]

Death of Mrs. Womeldorff
Well Known Gallia County Woman Goes to Her Reward
Passed Away at Her home in Springfield Tp. Last Friday
     Mrs. Sylvina Morrison Womeldorff, wife of Francis M. Womeldorff, died at her home in Springfield township, Friday evening, July 16, 1909. She had been in failing health for several weeks, and for the few days preceding her death had been very bad.
     Mrs. Womeldorff was the daughter of William and Louise Morrison and was born May 23, 1836, on Little Chickamauga. She was married to Francis M. Womeldorff March 16, 1859, and moved to his present residence where they have since lived. Last spring they happily celebrated their golden wedding with a large crowd of friends and relatives in attendance. Mrs. Womeldorff was a good, kind, womanly mother, a faithful and loving wife and a fine neighbor. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a consistent Christian, who sought to follow closely the footsteps of her Savior.
     She leaves a husband and the following children; Mrs. Walter Cushman, Mrs. Wm. A. Morrison, of Delaware, Mrs. Oscar M. Rodgers, Harry M. Womeldorff and G. Edward Womeldorff. She is also survived by one brother, James H. Morrison, and sisters, Mrs. A. W. Langley, Mrs. Jacob Miller, Mrs. Lee Woods, of Chicago, and Mrs. Jos. DeVault, of Minerton, Ohio. The funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Church Sunday afternoon by Rev. W. H. Tope, of Murray, O., burial following by Hayward & Son.
The pallbearers were John H. Morrison, John S. Rodgers, C. A. Powell, John H. Irwin, L. Gaston and C. W. Kerr.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, July 23, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Womeldorff, Sylvina [Morrison]

A Good Woman Gone
Death of Mrs. Frank M. Womeldorff of Springfield Township
     Many friends will be grieved to learn that Mrs. Sylvina Morrison Womeldorff, wife of Mr. Frank M. Womeldorff, living a few miles from town, died at 6 o’clock Friday evening, July 16, 1909. The funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Zion Church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. W. H. Tope of Murray, O., the interment following in Mt. Zion cemetery by Hayward & Son. The pall bearers will be Messrs. John H. Morrison, John S. Rodgers, C. A. Powell, John H. Irwin, L. Gaston and W. W. Kerr.
     Mrs. Womeldorff was the daughter of William and Louisa Morrison and was born on Little Chickamauga, three and a half miles from this city, May 23, 1836. As a girl she was handsome and popular and on March 16, 1859, she was united in marriage with Francis M. Womeldorff who after marriage took her to his present residence which has been their home ever since, and where, only four months before her death, they celebrated their golden wedding with great happiness, all their friends for miles around being present.
     Mrs. Womeldorff became the affectionate, devoted and indulgent mother of Lulu B., wife of Mr. Walter Cushman, Carrie D., wife of William A. Morrison of Delaware, O., Harry M. Womeldorff, Infirmary Superintendent, Osie, wife of Oscar M. Rodgers, and G. Edward Womeldorff of the hardware firm of Womeldorff & Thomas of this city.
     She is survived by one brother, Mr. James H. Morrison and sisters, Mrs. A. W. Langley, Mrs. Jacob Miller, Mrs. Lee Wood of Chicago and Mrs. Joseph Devault, of Minerton, O. These and her companion chosen to make life’s journey with her more than fifty years ago, are now left lonely and disconsolate and will have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Mrs. Womeldorff was kind and amiable in disposition, hospitable and kindly about her home, making it a pleasant abode for her household and a joyous place for friends to visit.
     Mrs. Womeldorff had been a member of the Methodist church from childhood, had strong religious convictions, and impressed them upon her family that she nurtured […] much care and kindness, and, for this, if for no other reason, their loss in her death will be keenly felt. Among her neighbors and acquaintances she had no enemies. All were her friends and she went to her tomb peacefully and calmly as one retiring to rest after a long and well spent life. Her troubles which came upon her about three months ago were complicated with heart disturbance and that organ failing ended her life.

Gallia Daily Tribune
July 17, 1909
Transcribed by Sheri Culler                                                                                 Top of Page

Wood, Anise [Jones]

     Anise E. Wood, 93, a resident of the Cora community, and retired school teacher, died Monday, February 14, 1994, at her home. She was born Nov. 12, 1900, in Gallia County, daughter of the late John E. and Sara Jones.
     She is survived by one son, Ray Wood, Grove City; a sister, Mildred Thomas, Gallipolis; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley, and one brother, Orville Jones.
     A graduate of Rio Grande College, she was a member of Simpson Chapel United Methodist Church, a former member of Cora Methodist Church, Centerville Gallia Chapter, Eastern Star, Gallia County Farm Bureau Council, Gallia Retired Teachers Association and a former member of the Grange.
     Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial will folow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for the Cora Women's Society Christian Workers in care of Fannie Jones, 4978 Cora Mill Road, Gallipolis, Ohio. 45631

Gallipolis paper
1994
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Wood, Catherine

OBITUARY
     Catherine Wood, known by all her friends as Kate, was born July 5, 1862 in Perry Township, Gallia County, Ohio. She was the oldest of the six children of the late William Riley and Anstice Manring Wood.
At the age of 16 she was united with the Mt. Zion (Old Pine) Church of the United Brethren in Christ. In very recent years she transferred her membership to the Methodist Church at Cora, it being a matter of greater convenience by so doing to attend services more regularly.
     Born into a Christian home and being by nature of meek and docile disposition, her life as a child of God was but the gradual unfolding, from the bud to the full inflorescence of a beautiful and fragrant flower. Devotion to duty was the watchword of her life. To her parents, sister, brothers and the interests of the parental home she was most filial. During the prolonged illness of each parent her untiring service was remarkable. When illness hovered over the homes of sister or brother Kate was first to come to relieve or send her loving messages and gifts to the sick. The same spirit was shown toward neighbor or stranger.      After the death of her mother, Kate, being left alone with her father became the "little Mother" of the old home. She kept the home fires burning and shared alike with all who chanced to tarry beside the glow of that sacred hearth. All knew her but to love her, every person who came in contact with her personality was lifted nearer to the Christ whose spirit filled her life and which was constantly flowing forth in her every thought, word and deed. A certain writer portraying the beautiful life has penned these words:

     A few near relatives and neighbors were sitting around that bereaved fireside. Each member being requested to state some one way in which Kate's life had proven a special blessing to their life, the following individual replies from young and middle-aged were given:

Gallia Times
April 8, 1932
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wood, Charles

Death of Charles Wood
     Charles Wood, one of Perry township’s useful and most honored citizens passed away Monday after only a few days illness with dreaded lagripe, at the ripe old age of three score years and ten. A few short days ago he was hale and strong, though aged, the bloom of health was on his cheek, and no one thought so soon he must succumb to the common enemy, death.
     He was born near Patriot about 1825 and in 1855 he was married to a Miss Carter of Patriot, and they settled on a farm in the Wood neighborhood. There were born to them nine children, eight of whom still survive him. His wife preceded him to that quiet resting place years ago. About ten years ago he was married to Mrs. Beman, widow of Rufus Beman and a sister of S. R. Keller, of this city. He then moved down to the Beman farm on Symmes Creek where he at present resided.
     He will be laid to rest tomorrow in Salem Cemetery, and the funeral services will be conducted by Rev. D. S. Jones, of Thurman. Thus passes from the field of action a man honored and loved by all.

The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, March 6, 1895
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

Wood, D. Hollis

D. Hollis Wood, 74, retired businessman, dies Thursday
     D. Hollis Wood, 74, a resident of 535 Second Ave., Gallipolis and prominent businessman died unexpectedly in Holzer Medical Center around 7:45 p.m. Thursday.
     Mr. Wood operated Wood Real Estate Agency in Gallipolis more than 35 years before retiring in 1970.
Mr. Wood served on the board of directors of the Buckeye Building and Loan Co., for more than 35 years and had been president of that firm since 1956. He also served as a director of the First National Bank from 1954 to 1970 when he retired. Mr. Wood was vice president of the First National Bank for 16 years. He served as president of the board of directors of the former Gallia Produce Co. Mr. Wood graduated from Ohio State University in June, 1926.
     He was born in Perry Twp., on April 4, 1900, son of the late Allen and Ellen Davis Wood. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Russell Wood, whom he married June 26, 1928, in Gallipolis. One son and one daughter survive. Russell Wood, Gallipolis and Mrs. Robert M (Helen) Evans, St. Albans, W. Va. Three granddaughters and one grandson survive.
     He was a member of Grace United Methodist Churh, Patriot Masonic Lodge and the Gallipolis K of P Lodge. He was also a member of the Southeastern Ohio Realtors Association.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Hawks officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
     Masonic services will be conducted by Patriot Lodge at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pallbearers will be Atty. John E. Halliday, Marlin Kerns, Emil Corbin, Dean Davis, Ronald Canaday, Charles Campbell, Kenneth Morgan and Wayne Niday.

[Note: Died March 6, 1975]

Gallipolis paper
March 1975
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Wood, Ellen Elizabeth

     Ellen Elizabeth Wood, 37, a resident of 98 Garfield Ave., died at 9 a.m. today (Friday) at her home. She had been in failing health several months. She was born Oct. 10, 1942, in Charleston W. Va., daughter of the late Boyd Cunduff and Evelyn Mayes Conduff, who survives and resides in Gallipolis.
     She married Russell D. Wood, on May 10, 1961, in Gallipolis. He survives, along with two children, Jane Ellen Wood and Allen Wood, both at home. Mrs. Lula Mayes, her grandmother, survives.
     She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Gallipolis Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and White Shrine of Jerusalem. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. James Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, W. Va. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, October 12, 1979
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wood, Emma [Rutt]

Mrs. Emma Wood Died Thurs. P.M.
Funeral Set For 2:30 Sunday At Olive Church
     Mrs. Emma Rutt Wood, 72, died at 5 p.m. Thursday at her Cadmus home, which was shared with her nephew, Wyman Rutt, and Mildred Rutt. Mrs. Wood was a native and lifelong resident of Walnut Twp. and lived at Cadmus the last 21 years.
     Mrs. Wood was the daughter of German-born August and Rachel Ahlborn Rutt. She married Will Wood, who died in 1923. Nearest relatives surviving are the nephew named and one brother, Herman Rutt, living at 19 Vine St.
     Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Sunday at Olive church, with Funeral Director W. W. Phillips in charge. The body will be taken back to the home where friends may call after 5 p.m. today.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth October 12, 1872; date of death July 12, 1945.]

Newspaper unknown
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans                             Top of Page

Gus Wood Dies at Gallia After Long Illness
Funeral Sunday        
     Augustus W. Wood, aged 46 years, merchant at Gallia and well-known thruout the county, died at his home at about 6 o'clock last Thursday evening of tuberculosis, after an illness of 5 years. Little surprise but widespread sorrow was occasioned by the news of his death.
    Mr. Wood was a son of the late Noah Wood of Gage, where his mother still lives. He is survived by, besides his mother, his wife, nee Ida Tanner, 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy, the eldest of whom is 26 or 17; three brothers, Noah, John J. of Gage and one in Arkansas, and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Ropeter of Gage and a Mrs. Davis of Jackson county.
    He has been in business in Gallia 12 years, having bought the store of Dr. Morris Tipton, now Probate Judge. Previous to that he was in business in Centerpoint. For the past 5 years he had paid but little attention to business affairs, his brother-in-law Charles Tanner having looked after the store.  Mr. Wood was township treasurer and had always commanded the respect and esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances. Mrs. Wood is the Gallia postmistress.
    The funeral services were held at the N. B. Church at 10 a. m. Sunday. Burial at Salem by Undertaker Davis of Centerville. There was a veritable outpouring of people at each place.  

[Note: Burial at Salem, Perry Twp. May 1913]  

Gallipolis Journal
Vol. 95, No. 19 
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                       Top of Page

Wood, Hannah

     Mrs. Hannah Wood, of Greenfield Township, died on Sunday, October 21st, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. She was born in Wales, and came to America when twenty-two years old. In 1843 she was married to the late Mr. John A. Wood, who died in 1864. Mrs. Wood was a worthy member of the Gallia Baptist Church. She was the mother of ten children, all of whom survive her. The funeral services were held on the day following her death, at the Gallia Church, Rev. S. S. Denney officiating.

[Note: Buried at Gallia Baptist Ridge in Greenfield Twp.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, October 30, 1888
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

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, John B.

John B. Wood Dies At Ripe Old Age
Lifelong Country Storekeeper Was Famed As Checker Player
     John B. Wood, lifelong storekeeper of Patriot and prominent in Gallia county Democracy, died Saturday morning at his home in that village at the age of seventy-nine, lacking only a few weeks of being eighty years of age.
     Funeral services were conducted at his late home this morning at 10:30 o'clock with burial following in Old Pine cemetery.
     For many years "Johnny," as he was known by almost all of his friends, was the champion checker player of the county and would rather puzzle over a move in checkers than perhaps anything else in the world.
     His wife preceded him several years ago and his only surviving relatives are one brother, Henry of Center Point, and three sisters, Mrs. I. C. Wood, also Center Point, Mrs. Bender Davis and Mrs. Tom Davis of Patriot.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday October 26, 1931
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Wood, Joseph M.

Joseph M. Wood
     Joseph Mauch Wood, 81, for 22 years Judge of the Sub District Common Pleas Court in his section died at his home in Athens today.
     The district served by the judge comprised five counties, Athens, Washington, Monroe, Vinton and Perry. Judge Weed was born in Gallia County. He was the son of the late [error here in paper..information missing] Perry Wood and Harry Wood, Rio Grande and Mrs Fred Mills are his cousins.
     He was a brother of the late Mrs. R. Z Haning.
     Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Athens.

[Note: death certificate Joseph Mauch Wood was born July 28, 1850 in Gallia County and died Feb. 9, 1931 in Athens; 80 years 6 months and 9 days of age. Widower/Emily Pullins; Father: James Perry Woods; Mother Rebecca Mauch. Cause of death: Bronchial Asthma. Burial Athens, Ohio]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 11, 1931
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

Wood, Julia Arlene [Johnson]

Mrs. Wood, 60, Claimed By Death
     Julia Arlene Wood, 60, Patriot Star Route, died at 4:30 p.m., Saturday in Holzer Hospital. She had been in failing health for eight years, and had been in serious condition for the past six months.
     She was born April 6, 1908, at Glad Hill, Va., daughter of the late George S. and Polly Potter Johnson. She is survived by her husband, J. Hollis Wood, and one son, Lee Ray Hess, Smillers, W. Va. Four grandchildren survive.
     Brothers and sisters surviving are Conley Johnson, Vinton; Reuben, Evergreen; Mrs. Dock Hess, Pulaski, Ky.; Mrs. Bert Blanton, Vinton; Mrs. Vern Brown, Patriot; Mrs. Junior King, Columbus, and Mrs. Ray Hubbard, Anna Walt, W. Va. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Mrs. Wood resided in Gallia County about 20 years. She was married on Aug. 30, 1958. She was a member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church.
     Funeral services will be held 2: p.m. Tuesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home under the direction of Rev. Earl Cremeens and Rev. John Banks. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 8, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wood, Lovina [Ripley]

Mrs. Lovina Wood, Old Denisonian, Dead
Celebrated One Hundredth Birthday Anniversary in November
     Mrs. Lovina Wood, 100 years old, died Sunday morning at 1 o'clock at her home, 1530 West Woodard street. All but one of her living children were with her when the end came. Death was due to old age. Mrs. Wood celebrated her one hundredth birthday anniversary last November with a family reunion. Ever since that time she has been confined to her bed except at intervals when her strength would permit her to sit up and talk with her children and friends.
     She was born in Gallia county, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1822, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Ripley. She married James Wood in 1847. Mr. Wood served in the Union army in the civil war and on his return the couple moved to Iowa in 1865. In 1883 they moved to Illinois and in 1888 they moved to Denison.
     Mr. Wood died seven years ago at the age of 94. Six children survive her: Mrs. Annie Wolfe, Francis Marion Wood, David Wood, Mrs. Easter Crout and A.P. Wood, all of Denison, and Dr. Asa Wood of Marble Rock, Iowa. There are also twenty living grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at the old family home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. H.R. Long, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Wood was a member, officiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. The following old friends and neighbors acted as bearers: W.T. Dent, R.M. Noe, A.M. Moss, A.J. Brown, Harry Ruddel and R.R. Johnson.

[Note: Lovina Ripley Wood was the daughter of David C. and Easter Griswold Ripley; granddaughter of Joshua and Rhoda Ripley of Patriot. Her death occurred March 1923 in Denison, TX.]

Newspaper unknown Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                               Top of Page

Wood, Mary Ann [Carel]

Death of Mrs. Wood
     Mrs. Mary Ann Wood, widow of the late Felix S. Wood, died Saturday afternoon, March 10, 1906, at three o’clock at her residence on Court Street, aged 71 years. Mrs. Wood was a daughter of the late Franklin Carel and was born in Gallipolis in 1835. Mr. Wood died several years ago.
     She had been ill for a long time and the first of last week her condition became alarming and her son, Frank C. Wood and daughter, Mrs. Oscar M. Henking, of New York City, were sent for. She was too feeble to rally and gradually grew worse until she passed away as above stated, though all that loving hands could do was done to avert the inevitable.
     Mrs. Wood was a refined, good-hearted and amiable lady and her many acquaintances will mourn her death. She leaves three children, Mr. Frank Wood, Mrs. Oscar M. Henking and Mrs. Lena Wood Dillon, brother Frederick of St. Albans and sister, Mrs. Col. L. Z. Cadot, who was her inseparable companion.
     The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the residence by Rev. Ernest Myers of the Episcopal church, interment following at Pine Street Cemetery by Hayward & Son. The pallbearers were Messrs. E. N. Deardorff, G. W. C. Poore, J. B. Alcorn, G. A. Roedell, J. C. Shepard and Jos. Mullineux.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, March 16, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wood, Mary Ann [Pickens]

     Mary Ann Pickens Wood, 67, of Gallipolis, died Saturday, April 7, 2001 in St Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. She was born September 13, 1933 at Kerr Station, daughter of the late David A. Pickens and Margaret Tuner Pickens. She was a homemaker and member of the Gallia County Historical Society and Gallia County Genealogical Society.
     In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Charles E. Wood, in 1999, a great-granddaughter, Hanna Lea Holley, a brother Eugene Pickens; and a sister, Margaret Margoles.
     Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ann E. and mark Merola of Patriot, three sons and daughter-in-laws, Charles D. and Marjorie L. Wood of Gallipolis, Michael A. and Mary C. Wood of Richmond, Kentucky, and William J. and Jennine Wood of Gallipolis, nine grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Weber of Gallipolis, Burt and Clayton Wood of Gallipolis, Michael and Pamela Wood of Richmond, Kentucky and Lee Ann, Shanna, and Markie Carter of Patriot; a great-grandson Eric Michael Weber of Gallipolis and two sisters, Julia Prose of Gallipolis, and Louise “Mickey” Johnson of Gallipolis.
     A private service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2001 in William Funeral Home, with Monsignor William Myers officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 8, 2001
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                        Top of Page

Wood, Mary [Davis]

Mrs. Mary Davis Wood Dies at Home, Patriot
Lifelong Resident of Gallia County Was Wife of John B. Wood
     Mrs. Mary Davis Wood, well known throughout the county, died Tuesday at her home in Patriot after having been in failing health for several months. Mrs. Wood, who was 75 years old was born in Gallia county and lived her entire life here.
     She was married to John B. Wood in 1882 and the aged husband survives her. No children were born of this union, but Mrs. Wood raised as her own five little ones who were left motherless, two of them, Everett and Nellie Carter, children of a sister who passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Wood, between whom there was always a most touching devotion had been married forty-five years.
     Besides her aged husband Mrs. Wood is survived by two brothers, David Davis, of Alice and Thomas Davis of Patriot, and two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Tanner, of this city and Mrs. Margaret Reese, of Patriot. She was a member of the M.E. church at Salem.
     Rev. R. R. Denney will conduct the funeral services at the Patriot church Thursday at 10 a.m. and burial will follow in Old Pine cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 9, 1927
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

Wood, Nancy

     Mrs. Nancy Wood, wife of C. C. Wood of Rio Grande, died May 1, aged 57.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Mar 14, 1899
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

Wood, Noah

Noah A. Wood Gage Merchant Dies Suddenly
Last Rites Wednesday At 2
     Noah A. Wood, a member of a prominent Gallia county family was found dead early Sunday evening in the general store at Gage which he had conducted for more than thirty years.
     Mr. Wood lived alone and spent most of his time in his place of business. A light was seen in the store by neighors as late as midnight Saturday and relatives and friends, who talked with him Saturday, had not been told if he had been feeling ill. Patrons going to the store Sunday morning were not able to rouse him and when he did not put in an appearance during the day his neighbors became alarmed and called his nephew, John W. Ropeter, in this city. With Sheriff Hatfield and Dr. N. H. Foster, coroner, Mr. Ropeter broke into the building and found that his uncle had been dead, probably for several hours. Death was the result of a heart attack it was reported by Dr. Foster.
     Mr. Wood was born in the community where he died and spent his entire life of 58 years. He was the son of the late Noah Wilson Wood and there remain of his family two brothers and two sisters: J. J. Wood, who lives just beyond Gage, and Hampton Wood of Wynn, Ark., Mrs. Harriet Davis, widow of Dan Davis at Gage and Mrs. William (Mary) Ropeter at Centenary.
     Arrangements are being completed by W. W. Phillips of Waterloo funeral director, who will bring the body to the home of Mrs. Ropeter Tuesday and friends may call there after 5 p.m. The last rites will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Salem church by Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial in the church cemetery.

[Note: dates from stone in Salem Baptist cemetery, Perry Twp., 1884-1941]

Gallipolis newspaper
1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                             Top of Page

Wood, Peggy [Bradbury]

     Peggy L. Wood, 67, Canal Winchester, died Monday, April 24, 1995 at her residence. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxilliary 220, Gallipolis OES 283, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Grant Women's Service Board and the Canal Winchester Historical Society.
     Survivors include her husband, Robert Wood, one son, Robert (Raigene) Wood II of Canal Winchester; Three daughters, Kitty (Victor) Argobright of Canal Winchester, Cheryl Mathias of Lancaster and Vicki (David) Clark of Goodland, Fla.; her mother, Malinda Bradbury of Westerville; one brother, Keith Bradbury of Westerville; one sister, Allie Hawley of Middleport; and 11 grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her father, J. Perry Bradbury'; and two granddaughters, Melissa and Malinda Mathias.
     The service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Faith United Methodist Church 15 W. Columbus Street, Canal Winchester, with the Rev. Dean Feldmeyer officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Memorial Fund or the cancer library at Grant Medical Center c/o Grant Development, 340 E. Town Street, Columbus.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 1995
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                       

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                                                      Top of Page

Wood, Sarah [Calloway]

Mrs. Wood Dead
     Mrs. Sarah Jane Wood, widow of the late Capt. James C. Wood, of the Gallipolis Ferry, died in her 70th year Thursday evening, June 23, 1910, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. H. Mullineaux's on Sycamore Street. The funeral services were conducted there at 2 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Benjamin Dunn, the interment following at Pine Street Cemetery.
     Mrs Wood is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ann Friend of this city and Mrs. John Crawford of New Martinsville, Ohio. She is also survived by two children, Frank Wood and Mrs. Harry Mullineaux before mentioned; also by four step-daughters and a step-son. She had been ill quite awhile from a paralytic stroke and is said to have been a fine old lady.

[Note: Death Certificate...Born May 14, 1841 Clarmont, Ohio; died June 23, 1910; aged 69 years 1 month and 9 days. Widow Daughter of Eli Calloway born MD and Sarah West born Clarmont, OH.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 1, 1910
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wood, Solon

Solon Wood Dead
     Solon Wood of Rio Grande, a respected farmer, died Sunday night about 8 o’clock, at the age of 62, after six days illness with flux. He left a widow but no children. Several brothers at different points survive him, and no funeral arrangements will be made until they are heard from. Mr. Wood was a member of the Baptist Church, and a large circle of friends regret his loss.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 27, 1914
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Wood, Thomas

     Private Thos. W. Wood, a member of the Second O.V.I., Regiment, died at Chickmauga Park, of fever, at 7:30 Tuesday night. Two days before he enlisted in the army he was married to a daughter of Mr. J. P. Rose. He has many relatives in this county. The remains were shipped here for burial.

[Tombstone dates 6-5-1863 - 9-20-1898 in Gallia Baptist Ridge Cemetery, Greenfield, Twp. Sp-Amer War]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Sep 24, 1898
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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                                                                            Top of Page

Wood, William

Death of William Wood
     William Wood of Cadmus, died Monday, Dec. 17, 1923, near 50 years of age. He leaves a widow, three brothers and two sisters. Burial Thursday at Olive Church.

[Note: Death Certificate...William Ripley Wood born April 15, 1869; died Dec. 17, 1923; 54 years, 8 months and 2 days. Parents: William Ripley Wood (born VA) and Anstice Manring (born Vinton County). Wife: Emma. Burial Olive Cemetery, Oak Hill]

Gallia Times
Dec. 21 1923
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wood, William

William Wood
     After a prolonged sickness with consumption, William Wood, living near Salem Church, died Monday morning aged fifty three years. He was the father of seven children, four boys and three girls, who together with a wife, tenderly cared for him during his illness.
     He was the father of Edward Wood, who is confined in the county jail under a delicate charge, of which his friends believe he is innocent. Learning of the father's alarming condition, Wood persuaded Sheriff Stone to allow him to spend a few hours with his dying father and in the custody of that official he was taken home Saturday evening and spent several hours with him. Sheriff Stone will accompany the lad to the funeral, which occurs Tuesday afternoon at Salem Church, Rev. Denny officiating at the services and interment following in the church burial grounds.
     Deceased was a kind-hearted gentleman and liked by all.

[Note: Born 1843]

Gallipolis Journal
Oct. 27, 1896
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Woodall, Charles

     Charles H. Woodall, 61, of 301 1/2 7th. Avenue, Huntington, died Sunday in a Huntington hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Burial Park.
     He was born Jan. 14, 1917, in Putnam County, WV, a son of Alpha Jeffries Woodall of Point Pleasant and the late William R. Woodall. He was a retired employee of the Ohio River Company. He was a resident of Huntington [remainder of story missing]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sept. 5, 1978 [Page 2, Column 4]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Woodall, Frank E.

     Frank E. Woodall, 64, Rt. 2, Gallipolis, died Sunday morning at Holzer Medical Center. Born Nov. 20, 1924 in Buffalo, W. Va., he was the son of the late William R. and Alpha (Jeffries) Woodall. He was a retired riverboat captain and was a World War II Army veteran.
     He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Virginia (Burnette) Woodall, whom he married June 5, 1947 in Catlettsburg, Ky.; seven sons, David L. Woodall of Addison, Howard Stephen Woodall of Point Pleasant, W. Va., Charles Joseph Woodall, John Paul Woodall, James Aaron Woodall, Mark Anthony Woodall and Jerrod Matthew Woodall, all of Gallipolis.
     Also surviving are three daughters, Crystal Ann Clary of Addison, Tamara Darlene Groves of Columbus, and Joyce Marie Woodall of Gallipolis; 16 grandchildren; and seven brothers, Lewis Woodall and Randal Woodall, both of Point Pleasant, Clarence Woodall of Columbus, Lowell Woodall of South Point, Ohio, Jack Woodall and Joe Woodall, both of Gallipolis, and Jim Woodall of California. He was preceded in death by one infant son, three brothers, and four sisters.
     Services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. VFW Post 4464 will fold and present the flag at the gravesite.
Friends may call Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Terry Groves, Jim Northup, Chester Hall, Jeep Holley, Kenny McDaniel, Ralph Newman, Mike Milliron, and Marvin Griffin.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 27, 1989
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                        Top of Page

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                                                                    Top of Page

Woodruff, Helen Irene [Montgomery]

Mrs. Woodruff, 53, Succumbs In Huntington
     Helen Irene Montgomery Woodruff, 53, Wilkesville, died Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. in the Huntington Cabell Hospital. She was born on Nov. 16, 1914 in Wilkesville, daughter of the late Charles and Debbie Montgomery. She was married to Alva Woodruff in 1936, in Salem, W. Va.
     Surviving are two sons, Jack Woodruff, Westerville and Francis, Columbus. One grandson survives. Three brothers and two sisters also survive: Joan Montgomery, Reynoldsburg and Mrs. Richard (Audrey) Maline, Jackson; Francis Montgomery and Claude Montgomery, Jackson and Paul Montgomery, Langsville.
     Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon and evening.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, May 25, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Woods, Amanda

Vinton Leaderets
     Mrs. Amanda Woods, widow of the late Campbell Woods, died last Saturday at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. Ellen Sheppard, near Durgan, after an illness of several weeks. Her death was due principally to infirmities of old age coupled with a severe cold which she contracted in attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Susan Scott, about two months ago from which she never recovered.
     Mrs. Woods makes the third sister that has died within the past three months. Mrs. Susan Scott of Vinton, died on Nov. 21st, at the age of 82 years, and Mrs. Mary Wiseman of Salem township died on Nov. 25th, at the age of 89 years.
     The combined ages of the three sisters was 248 years, or an average of almost 88 years. J. H. Bard of near Vinton and Mrs. Margaret J. Reisinger of Pinkneyville, Ill., are the only living members of the Bard family out of a family of eleven children.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, Feb. 28, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                     Top of Page

Woods, Andrew

     Capt. Andrew Woods, a resident of this county for the last fifty years, died in this city of dropsy, last Saturday, in his sixty-third year. His remains were taken to Clay Chapel on the Billy Parson Sunday and buried in the cemetery at that place. Mr. Woods had been a steamboatman for forty years and pilot on the river for thirty years and was well and favorably known by river men.

[Note: Died Feb. 3, 1877]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Feb. 7, 1877
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Woods, Homer "Jim"

Homer Woods, 42, Accident Victim In Flag Springs Mine
Pelvis Crushed, Too Weakened For Medical Aid
Funeral Services Set For Sunday Afternoon At Salem Baptist Church
     Homer "Jim" Woods, 42, was fatally injured in an accident at the Flag Springs strip mine operated by Miller Bros. at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, dying at the Holzer Hospital at 9:50 last night. Caught between the "heel" of a steam shovel that was engaged in stripping operations and a bank at the side of the mine as the shovel swung around, Woods pelvis was completely crushed, it was said. He remained conscious, however, until within only a few minutes of his death.

Transfusion Given
     He was rushed to the office of Dr. Payne at Waterloo and then brought to the hospital, arriving here about 5 p.m. Donors of blood were immediately secured and typed and one transfusion was given him before x-ray pictures were taken. However, the loss of blood weakened him to such an extent that he suddenly sunk in death, before further treatment or an operation could be performed.
     He had been employed in the Flag Springs mine since about last November and had previously operated a caterpillar tractor and bulldozer at the Mercerville operation of the Miller Bros. He lived in the first house this side of the Cadmus bridge on Route No. 141.
     A native of the Cadmus neighborhood, he was the son of Verne and Elizabeth Mosier Woods of Cadmus and married Aldeth Howard. To them were born three children; Dorothy, 14, Robert, 12 and Ruth, 9. A brother, William, Cadmus merchant with whom the deceased had been associated in business at one time, and two sisters, Mrs. Frieda Slagle and Mrs. Margaret Miller, both living near Cadmus, also survive. His wife was a sister of Mrs. Ernest Null of this city.
     The body will be at the home after 6 o'clock this evening and may then be viewed by friends. Funeral services will be conducted at the Salem Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunday by Rev. Jennings Cremeans, assisted by Rev. Calver, with burial following in the churchyard by W. W. Phillips.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth February 2, 1899; date of death February 20, 1941; full name Homer Earl. Several personal family held documents and the gravemarker give his name as Wood.]

Unknown publication
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

Woodward, Sallie E. [Sawyers]

River Captain's Widow is Dead
     Mrs. Sallie E. Woodward, 59, widow of Capt. Tom Woodward, died Saturday at 1:15 p.m. in Holzer Hospital. She had suffered a stroke prior to entering the hospital, where she was a patient for eight days. Her condition had gradually worsened and the end had been expected for several days.
     Most of her life was spent in Gallipolis, where she attended the local schools and was graduated from Gallia Academy High School. She was noted as a musician, with an outstanding voice and was in demand on many programs.
     Mrs. Woodward was born at Bidwell on Sept. 9, 1896, the daughter of the late George E. and Nellie Beardsley Sawyers. Those who survive of her immediate family are Mrs. Harris (Ruth) Doepping, Director of Vocal Music in the Gallipolis schools and Alva of Columbus.
     After her graduation from the local schools she was married to Capt. Tom Woodward, a steamboat captain and they established their home on Lower Second Ave. Capt. Wodward preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1946. In 1942, they had moved to the former Will Ingles place on Rt. 775. To this union three children were born and survive: Mrs. George (Jean) Davis of Gallipolis; Tom at home and George who lives on an adjoining farm. There are twelve grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wetherholt Funeral Home. Rev. Paul M. Niswander, Minster of Grace Methodist, of which she was a member, will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery.

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

Woodward, Ed

Capt. Ed Woodward Dies
Suddenly On Board The Towboat Otto Marmet At Raymond City
     Capt. Edward Herbert Woodward, one of the best known towboat commanders on the river, died suddenly (this) Wednesday morning at one o'clock onboard the towboat Otto Marmet at Raymond City, WV. The news came as a great shock to his family, friends and acquaintances in Gallipolis where he has resided since January, 1915, Capt. Woodward moving here from Charleston.
     Capt. Woodward, who has not been in good health for several months, went up to his boat last Saturday and had been at work saving what property he could since the cloud burst on Sunday. It is probable that overwork and excitement had something to do with his death. Capt. Woodward was first stricken with paralysis on one side and later a blood vessel in his brain burst.
     Capt. Woodward was born in Gallipolis 45 years ago and was a son of the late Capt. Asa Woodward, killed in a boiler explosion on the Raven at Cincinnati and a well known riverman in his day. Capt. Ed's uncle, Capt. Dan Woodward, raised him.
     Capt. Woodward has for twenty years been a trusted employee of the Otto Marmet Coal & Mining Co., of Raymond City, having charge more or less of their fleet of towboats and barges.
     He leaves a devoted wife, one daughter, Miss Nell, little granddaughter, Evelyn, two sons, Tom, also a riverman and Edward in his teens. They will have the deepest sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. The family left on the afternoon K & M train for Charleston.
     Capt. Woodward was married to Miss Emma Summers in Michigan 26 years ago.
     Capt. Woodward ran on the steamers Lyda, Ida Budd, Bob Pritchard, Otto Marment, Kanawha Belle and other towboats and packets of the Great Kanawha River.
     The remains of Capt. Woodward were removed from Raymond City to Charleston, his former home, for burial. The funeral to occur from the residence of Mrs. Woodward's sister, Mrs. I.S. Jarrett and under the auspices of the Elk's Lodge, of which he became a member within the past month.

[Note: Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday July 19, 1916
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Woodyard, George Henry

G. H. Woodyard, Farmer, Claimed
Dies This Morning At Crown City Home
     George Henry Woodyard, 85, retired farmer, died suddenly at 6:10 a.m. today at his home in Crown City. Coronary thrombosis was the cause of death, according to the official verdict of Dr. Donald R. Warehime, Gallia County coroner.
     A native of Cabell county, W. Va., the decedent is survived by his widow, Mrs. Della Woodyard, and three sons and three daughters from a former marriage: Walter and Jesse Woodyard, Crown City; Stanley Woodyard, Rome; Mrs. Claude (Bessie ) Sheets, Mercerville; Mrs. Oliver (Emma) Rose, Gallipolis; Mrs. Liston (Leacy) Halley, Rio Grande. Another son, Charles Bryan Woodyard preceded him death.
     Friends may call at the late residence after 5 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Crown City Methodist Church (the decedent was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church), with the Rev. Ben Pinson, Lawrence County, officiating. F. L. Stevers will bury the body in Good Hope Cemetery.

Gallipolis, Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 2, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Woolcock, Molly

     Graveside services were held today in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Huntington, W.Va. for Molly Woolcock, a former Gallipolis resident who died April 18 in Rockford, Ill., where she had resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean Eisel.
     The widow of Goodman E. Woolcock of Logan, W. Va., she moved to Gallipolis in 1954 and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
     Also surviving are a grandson, Jacob Eisel of Lafayette, Ind.; three granddaughters, Mrs. Peter Hoy of Dublin, Mrs. Sandra Wilson of Panama City, Fla., and Mrs. Jane Clancy of Saudi Arabia; eight great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; and two nieces, Mrs. Naaman Aldredge of Logan, W.Va., and Mrs. Frank Krohmar of Pottstown, Pa. A daughter, Mrs. Dorothy DePietro, preceded her in death.
     Arrangements were by Klingel-Carpenter Funeral Home, Huntington.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 22, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                              Top of Page

Woolford, Fannie

Mrs. Woolford Dead
     Mrs. Fannie Woolford, 76, died at her home in Huntington last week and the funeral and burial were at Providence church in Guyan township Thursday. She had been a member of that church 56 years.
She was the mother of J. Elmer Pritchard of this city, Mrs. Houck of Columbus and Mrs. Lon Houck of Huntington. She is survived by fourteen grandchildren and a like number of great-grandchildren.

Gallipolis paper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Wooldridge, Anna Thelma

     Anna Thelma Wooldridge, 72, Vinton, died Thursday at Scenic Hills Nursing Care Center. She was born July 13, 1913 in Vinton, daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Coy Ward.
     She is survived by her husband Lawrence; two sons, James Wooldridge of Bidwell and William Wooldridge of Bidwell; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; one brother, Dwight Ward, Gallipolis; one sister Mrs. Darrell Helen McCoy, Circleville. Two brothers preceded her in death.
     She was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Rev. William Curfman and Rev. Marvin Sallee, at McCoy-Moore.

Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 7, 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley

Woolum, John

     John Woolum, 85, of Rt. 2, Patriot, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Chillicothe. Born Nov. 26, 1896, in Greenfield Township, Gallia County, son of the late Minnie Griffis, he was a retired farmer, World War I Veteran, having served in the Army and attended Gallia Baptist Church.
     He married Cassie Faye Carpenter on Feb. 2, 1924 and she also preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 1965. Surviving are four sons, George and Benjamin, both of Rt. 2, Patriot, Jasper of Plain City and Richard of Inwood, WV; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Faye) Waters and Mrs. Earl (Eileen) Ross, both of Cleveland and Mrs. Edna Lowe of Columbus, 28 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Six children, a brother and a sister also preceded him in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Gallia Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gerald Brown officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. A flag presentation will be made by VFW Post 4464.

[Note: Died Feb. 28, 1982]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 1, 1982 Page A4
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

Woolweaver, Mary E.

Death of Mrs. Woolweaver
     The remains of the late Mrs. Mike Woolweaver were interred in Mound Hill Christmas Day, along side of her late husband. Mrs. Woolweaver died at McArthur. She left two sons to mourn their loss.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec. 27, 1901
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Wooten, Albert Thomas

Albert Wooten, 80, Of Thivener Succumbs Here
Born In Guyan Tp. - Burial Will Be At St. Nicholas
     Albert Thomas Wooten, mention of whose serious illness had been made almost daily for the last fortnight, died at 6:20 this morning at the Holzer Hospital. He was brought to the hospital from his home at Thivener on Nov. 12 and his death was due to a malignant bladder ailment. He had been ailing for two years. His death had been expected at any hour.
     Mr. Wooten had entered his 81st year, having been born Oct. 10, 1860, in Guyan tp. He was a son of Abraham and Malinda Johnson Wooten. He was twice married but both wives preceded him in death. His first wife and the mother of his children was Jemima Davis. He was married to Ellen Lee Beaver 22 years ago. For the last 12 years he had lived at Thivener with a son and previous to that, he operated the feed barn of the Gallia Produce Company for a while.
     Surviving children are Oscar C. Wooten of Charlottesville, Va., C. O. Wooten of Wellston and Robert and John L. of Thivener (Gallipolis star route). Also surviving are a sister and brother, Mrs. Mary Starkey of Jackson and Joshua Wooten of Columbia, Indiana.
     Funeral services will not be completed until certain near relatives have been communicated with, but service will be conducted at Elizabeth Chapel by Rev. Jennings Cremeens and burial will be by A. E. Tope at St. Nicholas. The body will be taken to the home of Robert Wooten Friday evening.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, Nov. 28, 1940

Wooten Funeral
     Funeral services for Albert T. Wooten will be held at 2 ’clock Sunday at Elizabeth Chapel at Thivener, it was announced today by Funeral Director A. E. Tope. Rev. Jennings Cremeens will officiate. Pall bearers will be J. A. Walters, Howe Bratt, Aaron Davis, Hollis McCormick, J. C. McLaughlin and Clayton Caldwell.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, Nov. 29, 1940
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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)                                    Top of Page

Wooten, John Riley

Crossed the Bar
     J.R. Wooten died suddenly at Athens Hospital Monday morning.     Death came suddenly to John Riley Wooten, a well known citizen of Wellston, Monday morning at the Athens Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past two months.
     Mr. Wooten was born in Gallia County sixty-two years ago but has been a resident of Wellston for 34 years, being employed as a miner until his health failed. He was a splendid citizen and his affliction caused widespread regret.
     Surviving him are his wife, who was formerly Alice Campbell, three daughters and two sons, Mrs. John Gray of this city; Mrs. P. B. Higgins of Nelsonville; Mrs. M.C. Barrett and Will Wooten of Columbus and Harry Wooten of Hamden. He also leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Malinda Gilbert of Alger, five brothers and one sister, G.W. and Hile Wooten of Alger; Joshua of Indiana; William of Coffeyville, KS; Albert T. of Gallipolis and Mrs. J.S. Starkey of South Wellston.
     The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at the Baptist Church. Those called here by Mr. Wooten's death were Albert Wooten, G. W. Wooten, Mr. and Mrs. Barrett, Mr and Mrs. Pearl Higgins and son Warren, Will Wooten, Miss Hazel Starkey of Springfield, a niece, the bereaved wife's sister-in-law, Mrs. Ella Campbell and daughter Blanche of Columbus and Stephen Davis, a brother-in-law of Thealka, KY.

[Note: Death Certificate Born 1854; died March 26, 1916 - no parents listed]

Gallipolis Paper
No Date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                         

Wooten, Paul Elwood

Blanden Man Dies
     Paul Elwood Wooten, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wooten of Bladen, R.D. 1 died at 7 o'clock at the Holzer hospital where he had been a patient about two weeks. His age was 6 years, 10 months, 8 days.
     Surviving beside the parents are brothers, Alfred, 14; Edward, 12; and Talmadge, 4. One brother preceded him in death.

[Note: dates from stone in St. NIck's cemetery, Clay Twp., 1933-1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                         Top of Page

Wooten, Rosalie [Northup]

MRS. WADE WOOTEN DEAD
     Mrs. Rosalie Wooten, 19, wife of Mr. Wendell Wooten, Mercerville merchant, died in the Holzer Hospital Thursday night, following the birth of a baby girl early Thursday morning.
     Besides her husband and baby, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Northup of Gallipolis and brothers, Lowell and Francis and sisters, Eleanor and Eva Northup.
     Funeral services were Saturday at Providence Baptist Church by Rev. Jennings Cremeens, burial following there.

[Note: Death Certificate shows name as Rosalie Violet Wooten born March 12, 1913; died May 19, 1932, 19 years, 2 months and 9 days of age. Wife of Wade Wooten..Parents: Charles Northup and Della Eblin...Burial Providence Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wooten, Wade

Death Claims Wade Wooten
Resigned Teacher’s Rites Wednesday
     Wade Wooten, 49, who resigned as teacher of Brush College School in Clay Twp. Jan. 27, died at noon Saturday in Memorial Hospital, Huntington, where he had been admitted Jan. 31. A heart ailment was the cause of death. His illness dated back to early last summer, when he became a patient in Holzer Hospital for two weeks. He improved slowly, and, in September, he began his school at Brush College, but he became worse again.
     Second son of the late John and Savannah Johnson Wooten. Wade Wooten was born Oct. 28, 1900, in Clay Twp. He was twice married; first in 1930 to Rosalee Northup, who passed away in 1932. To them were born two daughters - Carolyn, who lived with her paternal grandparents and is now a senior in Gallia Academy High School, and a girl who died in infancy. In 1940 he married Miss Ruth Jones, who survives with a daughter, Wilda Kay, who is also a student in the Gallipolis city schools.
     Mr. Wooten was a teacher all his life, except for eight years employment at the Gallipolis State Institute. He was graduated from Mercerville High School and attended Rio Grande College for his teachers’ training.
     Besides his widow, and daughters, Mr. Wooten is survived by his aged mother, Mt. Sterling, one sister, Mrs. Brice (Sibyl) Toops, Mt. Sterling; and two brothers, Russell Wooten, Gallipolis and Clyde Wooten, address unknown. The decedent was a member of the now defunct JOUAM chapter.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Providence Baptist Church, of which he was a member with the Rev. Charles Lusher officiating. Burial will be made by Coleman R. Halley in Providence Cemetery.

[Note: Date of Death of March 4, 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 6, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Baughman, David Cornelius                                                                        Top of Page

Workman, Marie

Death of Miss Marie Workman
     Miss Marie Workman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Workman, died very suddenly at her home on Mill Creek Saturday evening, Feb. 10, 1923. Miss Workman had been to town Saturday and seemed in as good health as usual, going out in the evening to visit some friends. On her return, as soon as she entered the room she fell dead. The coroner's verdict was death due to heart failure.
     She was in her 18th year and had many friends who will regret her untimely death. She is survived by several brothers and sisters, among them being Lloyd Workman, now of Akron.
     The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Peirce will officiate. Burial at Pine Street cemetery by Wetherholt & Entsminger.

Gallia Daily Tribune
Feb 12, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Workman, Oscar J.

     Word was received here today of the death of Oscar J. Workman on May 18, at Bethesda North Hospital near Milford, Ohio. A native of Gallia County, Mr. Workman was the son of the late Rev. Floyd and Jennie Pauley Workman.
     He is survived by his wife, Lucille, five daughters, 11 grandchildren, six sisters and five brothers. A son and infant brother preceded him in death.
     Funeral services were held May 21 at Noakes Funeral Home, Milford. Area relatives attending the funeral were Rev. Ralph and Carol Workman, Wallace and Jennie Henry, Arnold, Anna Merrill, Genie Barnett and Mary Jo Fulks.

[Note: Died May 18, 1983]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 25, 1983 Page B10
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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

Worman, William H.

Worman Funeral Held At Old Home
     Funeral services for William H. Worman were largely attended and included a group of friends from Charleston. In accord with a change made after the first announcement, the funeral was held at the Worman homestead near Kerr, Rev. W. Scott Westerman officiating.
     Active pall bearers were Harry K. Mills, John N. Mills, Homer Kerr, R. S. Kerr, Ned Hamilton, Cass C. Kerr, and Judge W. R. White. Honarary pall bearers, O. J. White, C. T. Robinson, E.L. Mills and Willard Grover. Burial was at Mound Hill.

[Note: from stone: b 5 Jul 1878, d 26 Jul 1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
July 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                         Top of Page

Worner, Henry C.

H. C. Worner Dies At 81
     Henry C. Worner, 81, a retired miner and mechanic, who resided at 960 First Ave., died in Holzer Hospital at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. He had been in declining health for two years, and had been a patient at the hospital since the first of the week.
     He spent most of his life at Adena, where he was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Olive Branch Church. He had resided in Gallipolis for two years.
     A native of Tuscarawas county, he was born on Nov. 28, 1877, to Christopher and Katherine Wertz Worner. He was married to the former Anna Shafe on Dec., 24, 1901, and she died 12 years ago.
     Surviving are Mrs. S. R. Fleming and Mrs. Raymond Mullen, both of Gallipolis, Harland Worner of Middleport and Kenneth Worner of New Athens, seven grandchildren, a great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Mashby Shafe of New Philadelphia and Mrs. Ida Davey of Mineral City. Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
     The body has been sent to the Hargrave Funeral home at Adena, where services and burial will be held. The Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home had charge of arrangements.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 23, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Wray, Otis
Phillips, Clarence

Continue Dragging For Bodies of Two
     Dragging for the bodies of Otis (Sherry) Wray, 27, and Clarence Phillips, 20, who drowned Tuesday night in the Ohio River below Bladen, continued today. Wray, a War Veteran, was the son of Grant and Bessie Ward Wray, who live at Bethel, back of Bladen. Three brothers also survive.
     Phillips was the son of Chauncey and Grace Phillips, who reside on Horse Creek. The double drowning was reported to county and state authorities here early Wednesday morning and the search began immediately. The tragedy occurred when a boat in which the two were riding on the Ohio River turned over, tossing the two victims, as well as a brother of Clarence, Paul Phillips, 17, into the water. Paul managed to swim to shore.

[Note for Clarence Phillips: Buried Swan Creek Cemetery, Ohio Twp. - from stone 1927 - 1948]

[Note for Otis Wray: Buried Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp. - from stone 9/17/1920 - 8/3/1948]

Gallipolis paper
Date August 1948
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Wray, Otis Lee

     It is hard to understand, yet with submission, we must bow or doubt the guiding of thy hand or question why or how. We know the why is always best. Thy way, a way that has been tried, was for mankind that thou has died.
     August 3, 1948, Tuesday night brought forth the tragic ending of Otis Lee Wray, beloved husband of Shirley Adele Drake Wray and son of Grant and Bessie Ward Wray of Bladen, Ohio. Otis was born September 17, 1920 near Apple Grove, W.Va. at the time of his death he was 27 years 10 months and 16 days. He was a Veteran of World War II and during that time, while stationed at Tacoma, Washington, Otis and Shirley met, and April 1, 1944, were united in marriage, later he was sent over seas, having entered the service July 27, 1942, and was discharged March 8, 1946, after 2 years, 7 months and 26 days serving his country. Their short married life of 4 years was beautiful, and during many sweet memories will live on and will be a pleasure to recall.
     He also leaves four brothers: Marvin Kenneth, Thurman; Garland and David, Chester; one infant sister, Earnestine preceded him in death, three nieces and two nephews survive and a host of relatives and friends.

Gallipolis Paper
Date: August 1948
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                    Top of Page

Wray, Vinson

     SAD DEATH - Vinson Wray, the 15-year-old son of W. P. Wray, of Catlettsburg, died at the River View hotel last Friday after a short illness. He had not been in good health for some time and came here with his father’s horse for an outing hoping that a little roughing would help him. Wednesday morning he was exercising a horse at the Fair grounds and the animal ran away several miles. Shortly after this he was taken violently ill and it was thought that the violent exertions might have injured him internally as he vomited violently.
     Physicians were called but he grew no better and Friday about noon was taken to the River View and died a short time afterward, though he was not thought to be dangerously ill. The remains were prepared by Wetherholt and shipped to his home accompanied by his father and brother.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, August 25, 1905
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wray, William A.

W. A. Wray, Farmer, Dies At Apple Grove
     William A. Wray, 81, a retired farmer, and widely known resident of Apple Grove, died yesterday morning at his home following a brief illness.
     Mr. Wray was born December 19, 1866, at Ashton, a son of the late C.F. and Mary Waugh Wray. He had spent the greater part of his life in Mason County. Surviviors are the widow, Mrs. Blanche Grover Wray, a son, William W. Wray, of Charleston, a brother, John Wray of Columbus, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Etta Hannah, of Cottageville, o., and Mrs. Fannie King of Apple Grove.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Beale Chapel, with burial in the chapel cemetery. The Rev. Earl Purdue will officiate. Pallbearers who have been selected are Messrs. Randall Hogsett, Joe Hogsett, William Kirk, John Hanly, Campbell Stevens and John Sayre.

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Wray, Wilson

Death Takes A Retired Farmer
     Wilson Wray, 54, a retired farmer passed away at 7:20 A.M. Sunday his home at 912 Walnut street, Fostoria. He was a native of West Virginia, having been born in Cabell county, April 18, 1873, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Creed Wray.
     Mr. Wray was united in marriage March 20, 1898 in Gallia county and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bell Wray. She was formerly Miss Bell Lewis of this county. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. E. F. Zimmerman and Mrs. J. A. Greenlee, both of Fostoria, one son, Everett Wray, two brothers, Ed Wray of Fostoria and William Wray of Illinois, three sisters, Mrs. Ed Mobelry of Huntington, W. Va. and Mrs. Bess Orr of Glo, Ky, and Mrs. Fred Whitehead of Shellrock, Iowa.
     The deceased was a member of the Church of God. Funeral services was held at the Harold Funeral Home Tuesday at 10 A.M. conducted by Rev. Mr. Halmen. Burial in Fountain cemetery.

[Note: Death Certifcate gives death date as 8 May 1927]

Gallipolis paper
1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                   Top of Page

Wright, Andrew

OBITUARY
     Andrew Wright, the son of Wyatt and Susannah Wright was born in Perry Township, Gallia County, Ohio on Dec. 1, 1858 and departed this life Nov. 14, 1938; age 79 years, 11 months and 13 days.
     He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Jenkins in 1881 and to this union was born nine children, two of whom died in early childhood. He leaves to mourn his departure the following children: Mrs. Sarah Alice Keller, Wyatt Wright, David J. Wright and Mrs. Jennie Davis of Columbus; William H. Wright and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Poole of Springfield and Ben Wright at home. Two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Price and Mrs. Mattie Prose, 22 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.
     Had he lived until Dec. 1, he would have reached his 80th birthday and all of these years have been spent on the same farm. During this long period of time he was found busily engaged in his daily work and few were the days he missed on account of illness. He was still able to go about his daily tasks until his eyesight totally failed him about 3 years ago. After the death of his companion June 8, 1937, he has been cared for in the old home by his son,Ben and his family.
     Andy as he was called by his neighbors and friends was a hard worker and always took pride in doing his work well. He had a great deal of patience in carrying out each little detail of his task and spared neither time nor labor in doing it exactly right. He was neat and orderly about the care of tools and everything was kept exactly in its place. Living in the age of horses and horse drawn machinery he was conceded to have no equal in handling of horses and in the care of machinery. He was a good neighbor and none ever went to ask a favor of him without getting it, many times leaving his work at home to help his neighbors in tasks that they could not do themselves.
     During his last illness he seemed to be resigned to his fate and bore his infirmities without murmuring or complaining and has passed into the Great Beyond leaving us to emulate his virtues and to cherish his memory.

Card of Thanks
     We desire to express our thanks to our friends and relatives for their kindness in the bereavement and burial of our dear father. We also thank Rev. Cremeens and Rev. Brewer for their consoling words. Those who assisted in the singing and Mr. Davis and Mr. Thomas as undertakers. Those who contributed flowers or helped in any way.
                                                                   Wright Children

[Note: buried in Salem Baptist Cemetery in Perry Township]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 4, 1938
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wright, Anna

     Mrs. Anna Wright, widow of the late Thomas Wright, of Addison Tp., died at the residence of her son-in-law, David A. Keeler, Thursday, the 12th. The deceased was in her 76th year. The funeral was held Saturday, Rev. Powers officiating. Interment at the Wright Cemetery.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, January 21, 1893
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                Top of Page

Wright, Berkley

     Capt. Berkley Wright, 85, formerly of 405 Fifth Ave., Kanauga, died Tuesday at Holzer Medical Center. He was a retired riverboat captain for the American Barge Line.
     Born Jan. 23, 1902 near Winfield, W.Va., he was a son of the late Henry Floyd Wright and Elizabeth Gladman Wright.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ethel Wright, on June 18, 1982; two brothers, one half-brother and one half-sister.
     Surviving are three sons, Edward Wright of Gallipolis, Allen Berkley Wright of Kermit, W.Va., and Robert Wright of Melbourne, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Faye) Lambert of Belle, W.Va., and Mrs. George (Dorothy) Coleman of Cheshire; two half-sisters, Ella Maye Yeauger of Ft. White, Fla., and Mrs. George (Gladie) Sheets of Gallipolis; two half-brothers, Raymond Easter of Ironton and George Easter of Ironton; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
     Services will be conducted Saturday, 1: p.m. at Willis Funeral Home, Rev. C. J. Lemley officiating. Burial follows at Addison-Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Steve Lambert, Philip Scott Brown, Leroy Lambert, Mark Coleman, Bruce Coleman and Donley Strong..

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1987
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Wright, Eugene D.

EUGENE D. WRIGHT, 68, RIVERMAN, DIES 3:25 THIS MORNING
Funeral is set for 2 Sunday: burial at Pine Street
     EUGENE D WRIGHT, 68, cook on steamboats, died at 3:25 this morning after being bedfast with illness the last two months. He is of the Wright family that in the last five generations has produced 30 or more steamboat captains, pilots etc.
     Funeral will be held at 2 p m Sunday at the Elias Weatherholt Funeral Home with Rev. H. M. Smith in charge. Interment will be made in Pine Street Cemetery by Claude Miller.
     Eugene Wright was born in Scary, W.Va. Aug 15 1877 a son of Stapleton and Lois Dudding Wright. On Oct 5 1922 he married Lena ( Cox )Brothers of this city and she and three children, Edward, Eugene , and Donald survive. There are a stepson, Robert Brothers of Kanauga; a sister Mrs Mollie Simms of Nitro; a brother Captain Jimmie Wright, 83, of Winfield, W.Va and one grandson.
     Eugene was a grandson of Captain Alexander Wright , a picturesque river character, who lived to be 97. His five sons all became Captains. They were Stapleton C and James H both of Scary, William Penn Wright of Pliny, Clairborne Wright of near Leon and George Wright of Poca.

Gallipolis Tribune
17 May 1946
Transcribed by Ernie Wright                                                                             Top of Page

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

Wright, Lena Mae

Mrs. Wright, 67, Called by Death Sunday
     Mrs. Lena Mae Wright, 67, a resident of 2013 Chestnut St., died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday in Holzer hospital. She had been admitted to the hospital on Saturday, and several months ago had undergone surgery.
     Mrs. Wright was born in Gallipolis on Oct. 29, 1894, one of five children of the late Robert T. and Nannie Patchell Cox. The only survivor of her immediate family is a sister, Mrs. Joe (Florence) Hamblin of Portsmouth. She attended Gallipolis schools.
     Her first marriage was to Walter Brothers of Gallipolis, who preceded her in death. Her second marriage was to Eugene Wright of Scary, W.Va., on Oct. 5, 1922, and he preceded her in death in 1946.
     Four sons who survive are Donald Wright, Tribune photographer of Garfield Ave.,Eugene, at home, Edward Wright of Lorain and Robert Brothers of Columbus. There are seven grandchildren.
     Mrs. Wright attended the First Church of the Nazarene, and services will be held there at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Vernon Shafer will officiate and burial will follow in Pine Street cemetery under the direction of Miller's Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

[Note by HE: Miller's Funeral Home Records shows her burial as Pine Street.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 8, 1962
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Wright, Mary Ethel

     GALLIPOLIS - Mary Ethel Wright, 80, of 405 5th Ave., Kanauga, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday at her residence after a sudden illness.
     Born Nov. 14, 1901, in Mason County, she was the daughter of James and Clara Danner Morrow.
Surviving is her husband, Berkley Wright; three sons, Edward of Gallipolis, Alan of Clermont, W.Va., and Robert of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Fay) Lambert of Belle, W.Va. and Mrs. George (Dorothy) Coleman of Cheshire; and 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, and Carl Morrow, who was raised in the home.
     She was a member of WSCS and the Fair Haven Methodist Church, Kanauga.
     Funeral services will be held 2: p.m. Monday at the Fair Haven Methodist Church, with the Rev. C. J. Lemley officiating. Burial will be at Reynolds Cemetery, Addison. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service Monday. Her grandsons will be pallbearers. Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
June 20, 1982
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                      Top of Page

Wright, Rebecca [Slagel]

Called from Canada
     Mr. Samuel T. Wright of Alberta, Canada, was called to his old home in Walnut Township by the death of his mother, Mrs. Rebecca Wright, who passed away Oct. 13th., at her home near Sandfork. The funeral services were held at Mt. Zion M. E Church by Rev. Frank Parkins. Mr. Wright left Monday for his home in Canada.

[Note: Death Certificate...Born: July 31, 1838; died Oct. 13, 1916; aged 78 years 2 months and 13 days. Parents: John Slagel and Elizabeth Wiseman (both born WV). ]

Gallia Times
Oct. 1916
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

Wright, Samuel

     Mr. Samuel Wright, a young man just turned of 21 years, and the main stay of his aged and invalid parents, shipped with Lee Ashley, on the tow boat Alice Brown, on Tuesday of last week, to steamboat for awhile. His sister has been making her home with Mr. J. C. Priestley. On Friday, Mr. Priestley received a telegram from Ashley stating that Wright had been drowned above Wheeling the night before. It was sad news to his parents and friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
November 6, 1883
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Wunderle, Annis

Death Brings Sorrow to Many Gallia Homes
     Mrs. Annis Wunderle died at her home on Island Side, Sunday, February 23, 1908, aged 71 years, 3 months and 1 day.
     She was the daughter of Solomon and Rebecca Strong and was born in Wilkesville, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Minrod Wunderle in 1856 and since then has resided in this city. To the union were born nine children, one of whom died in infancy, and Mr. Wunderle died December 20, 1906. She leaves one brother, James C. Strong of Vancouver, Washington and the following children: Mary, Maggie and Sadie at home, Carrie of Wilmington, Ettie of Cincinnati, Frank of Columbus, Charles of Pittsburg and James of Lafayette, Ind. All the children were with her in her last moments, the first time    
      Mrs. Wunderle was a good affectionate mother and a faithful wife and was a member of the Methodist church. She was kind and charitable ever ready to aid those in sickness and distress and her death brings sorrow to many hearts.
     The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, interment following at Pine Street by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 28, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Wunderle, Isabell

Isabell Wunderle Dead
     Miss Isabell, the daughter of Frank Wunderle of Columbus, died at her home yesterday according to a message received by Mrs. Will Davidson today.  Blood poisoning was the cause of the death.  They will have the sympathy of many friends here.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 29, 1920
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Wynne, David

Death of David Wynne
     David Wynne, a former Gallia County citizen, died at Oak Hill last Friday. He was 55 years of age, and was well known in this county, where he married Miss Mary Jones daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones. He engaged in the hardware business at Oak Hill for many years, served as postmaster under Grover Cleveland and was cashier of the Citizen's Bank until illness caused him to resign. He leaves a wife and one daughter. The burial was at Thurman last Sunday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 7, 1909
Vol. XI, No. 20
Transcribed by Charles Wright