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Matilda A. Frank, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Simon Keesor, was born near
On
April 6, 1884, she was united in marriage to August Frank, who preceded her in
death 14 years ago. To this union 10
children were born, three died in infancy. Surviving are the following
children: Herman, of Zanesville, Ohio;
Freemen, of Lewisville; Wesley, of Ashland; Mrs. F. G. Devore, Graysville;
Oscar, Orval (sic - Osal) and Price, of the home; also eleven grandchildren;
one great grand child; one brother, Amos Keesor and many other relatives and
friends.
Mrs.
Frank accepted Christ as her Savior 38 years ago. She had been in failing health for the past
year. All that loving hands could find
to do was ministered, but God saw best to call her home.
Funeral
services were held on Monday, January 12th by the following pastors: Rev. E. N. Miller and Rev. C. A.
Dougherty. Interment in
Peter Herlan
Source:The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Wednesday, Jan. 14,
1931
The death of Peter Herlan, aged 95 years former resident of
the Burkhart community, occurred Wednesday of last week at the home of his son,
John Herlan, of Pine Hill, Washington County, Ohio. He was a son of Jacob and
Jane Herlan, and besides the son is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Eliza
Mendenhall ,near Pine Hill, and three sisters, Mrs. Louise Stephens, of
Summerfield, Ohio, Route 1; Mrs. Lucy Schaub, of Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Anna
Evert, of Batesville, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon
and interment made at
Sophia S. Bertram, (nee Diehl)
The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio February 18, 1931
At her late home on North Paul street last Thursday
afternoon, February 12, 1931, death came to Mrs. Sophia S. Bertram after
a few weeks illness of pneumonia.
Mrs. Bertram had been a lifelong resident of this community.
She was born August 15, 1860, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
John W. Diehl. She was united in marriage to Jacob Bertram in 1878 whose death
occurred January 5, 1904. To their union were born three sons, one of whom died
in infancy. Surviving are William F. Bertram of the home, and Dr. Louis Bertram
of Chicago; one sister Mrs. Louise Sulsberger, of Columbus, Ohio; three
brothers, J. W. Diehl and F. E. Diehl, of Woodsfield, and F. C. Diehl of Grand
Junction, Colorado.
After her husband s death Mrs. Bertram took up the active
management of the Bertram Confectionery and remained active in that capacity
almost to the time of her last illness, save for such time as she was absent
because of
similar illnesses.
At an early age she became a member of
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the
late home, and were in charge of the Reverend John Fleming Cash assisted by a
male quartette. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield beside the others of
her family who had preceded her in death. The services were largely attended.
Charles W. Hall
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, March 25, 1931
Charlie Hall one of the best known citizens of Washington
township,
Monroe County, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, March 22, 1931 at his home near
Graysville, Ohio. He contracted influenza about two weeks ago and pneumonia
followed it running a rapidly fatal course.
In his immediate family, he is survived by his widow and
three-year old son. There are also two brothers and one sister, Commissioner
Edgar Hall, Harley Hall and Mrs. Frank Lynch.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at Pleasant
Ridge Church of Christ of which he was a member and were in charge of Brother
Thomas A. Christy. Interment in Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Mr. Hall was a member of the
Washington Rural Board of Education, a practicing veterinarian and oil
operator. His life-long residence in the community sterling character and
friendly disposition made hundreds of friends by whom he will be greatly missed
and by whom his death in the prime of life is deeply mourned.
Sophia Pfalzgraf, (nee Kilburn)
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, April 1931
Mrs. Sophia Pfalzgraf, nee Kilburn was born in Greenup
County, Kentucky, September 11, 1859, the daughter of John Henry and Maria
Sophia Linga Kilburn and passed on to her reward on April 7, 1931, at the age
of 71 years, 6 months and 25 days.
She came to
Her greatest delight was in making the home beautiful for
her husband and children.  She has gone to rest. She can never return to us, but we can go to her.
She was confirmed at the
Fred C. Billman
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, September 16, 1931
Funeral services for Fred C. Billman, 39, highly esteemed
citizen of Lewisville, Ohio, were held Saturday afternoon, September 10, 1931,
at 1:00 o clock at the Bracken M. E. Church in charge of the Reverend Melvin R.
Yoho. Mr. Billman passed away Thursday evening after a short illness of typhoid
fever.
He is survived by his widow, an aged father and six children
as follows: John, Charles and James Billman, Clara, Mary and Myrtle, all of the
home; five sisters, Mrs. Walter Draper, Mrs. Urban Mallett, Mrs. Ben Schell, of
Lewisville; Mrs. Irvin Straight of Antioch, Ohio, and Mrs. John Busch of
McKeesport, Pennsylvania; and one brother, Frank Billman of Lewisville. Many
other relatives and friends mourn his departure.
Mr. Billman was one of
Burial was made in the Friendship cemetery,
Henry J. Neuhardt
Source:Newspaper article Issue: September 18, 1931
Henry J. Neuhardt died September 18, 1931. He was born near
are four children: Mrs. Olga Colburn, Ben J. Neuhardt, Harry P. and Miss Marie
Neuhardt; one brother, George Neuhardt; four sisters, Mrs. Kate Harrigon, Mrs,
Cal Thompson, Miss Lisbeth Neuhardt, Miss Amelia Neuhardt. Services were held
in the M. E. Church in Woodsfield with the interment in Oaklawn cemetery,
George W. Baker
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, October 1, 1931
George W. Baker, aged 81 years, died Tuesday morning
September 29, 1931, at the home of his son Harry Baker, east of town, following
a several months illness. Mr. Baker s death occurred on his 81st birthday
anniversary.
Short funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at
the home of his son followed by final obsequies at 2:00 o clock at
As immediate relatives he is survived by his brother, M. W.
Doc Baker and a sister, Mrs. Jere Jackson, both of Woodsfield.
A more completer obituary will be published later.
Philip Neibch
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, October 1931
Philip Neibch was born May 15, 1842, in Monroe County, Ohio
and died October 14, 1931, of arterio sclerosis, in his home near Lewisville,
Ohio, the son of John and Elisabeth Neuhart Neibch.
He was baptized and confirmed in
On July 24, 1866, he was united in marriage to Dortha Baker
who died on September 18, 1930. To this union ten children were born, three
preceded him in death. Surviving are children: Mrs. Fred Matz, Mrs. Mary Matz,
John W. Neibch, and b all of
Services were conducted by the Reverend M. R. Yoho of
John W. Crawford
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, December 3, 1931
John W. Crawford, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Crawford, was born near Woodsfield, Ohio on May 13, 1866 and departed this life
at his home in Woodsfield on November 26, 1931, at the age of 65 years, 6
months and 17 days. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford, the
former coming to this country at an early age from Derry County Ireland. His
mother s maiden name was Miss Mary Cooper. To their happy union, six children
were born, one son Hugh having preceded his brother John to the better
land.
The brothers and sisters
surviving are James Crawford, of
Mr. Crawford grew to manhood on the farm and during the past
several years was associated with his brother Dave in the firm of Crawford
Bros., dealers in lumber and timber.
Mr. Crawford never married and made his home with his
brother and sister after death of his parents. He was industrious and honorable
in his relations with fellowmen and though retiring in disposition those who
knew best respected him most.
At an early age, Mr. Crawford became a member of the
Presbyterian Church Body and was always faithful in his attendance and other
duties therein. At any time and in any way and at any place where service was
needed in his neighborhood, Mr. Crawford was always ready to go and do anything
within his power.
Mr. Crawford was seriously ill only a few weeks, from
stomach and intestinal complications and everything possible was done to
restore his health, not only but his loved ones, but by the best of medical
skill and service. He bore his suffering patiently and with a confidence born
of rectitude and faith, his spirit returned to Him who gave it.
Funeral services were held
on Saturday afternoon at the McCue home, in charge of the Reverend W. H. Petry,
pastor of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, and were largely attended.
Interment in
Deborah Ann Miller nee
Kinkade
Source: SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY,
Once again the unwelcome visitor Death has visited our home
and chose as its victim Deborah Ann Kinkade, daughter of Andrew and Ann
Kinkade.
She was born near
She was united in marriage to Abraham Miller July 13, 1861.
To this union were born seven children, four daughters and three sons. Her
husband and one daughter Cynthia preceded her in death several years ago. Those
who are left to mourn her departure are Mrs. Isabelle Miller Wise, of
Mrs. Miller was a kind and loving mother and was loved by
all who knew her. She will be sadly missed in the home and neighborhood.
Good-bye Grandma, how we'll miss you,
It's beyond mortal tongue to tell
But we hope again to meet you,
Where Christ and the angels dwell.
Grandma's gone but not forgotten
Although her face no more we see,
But some day we hope to meet her
In that Great Eternity.
There to part with her no never
In that happy home above,
There to dwell among the angels,
In that land of peace and love. -----A
Great Granddaughter, Elizabeth Miller
Davis, Lavina
Davis
Death of Mrs. Davis
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, September 2, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Lavina Davis, aged 79, died
Tuesday night at her home at Round Bottom. She had been suffering for several
months from complications incident to advanced age. Short funeral services will
be held at the home at 1:00 o'clock Thursday, in charge of Rev. J. Fleming Cash
of Woodsfield. Final obsequies will follow at Fletcher's Chapel and interment
will be made in the cemetery at that place.
Mrs. Davis is survived by one
son, W. T. Ruff of Woodsfield. We hope to publish a more complete
obituary notice later.
Crum, A. E. Bert Crum
Prominent Beallsville Man Passes Away
September 24, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Funeral services for A.E. Bert
Crum, prominent Beallsville resident, an account of whose death may be found in
this issue, were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The services were held
from The Beallsville Church of Christ, and were largely attended, it being
estimated that more than many people were unable to gain admission to the
building. Special music was rendered by The Plainview Choir.
The Knights of Pythias Lodge of Beallsville attended in a body. Business
was at a standstill while the village paid tribute to a respected citizen.
Mr. Crum possessed considerable
musical, ability, being a leader of the devotional services at his church and
was also leader of the Crum String Orchestra.
Drum, Philip
Harvey Drum
Death of P. H. Drum
Published, April 1, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Philip Harvey Drum, known to
hundreds of friends as "Harve" died at the home of his son, Elwood
Drum on High St., Saturday, March 28th, at the advanced age of 79 years. He had
been living retired for several years and was in normal health until a few
weeks before his death.
His wife, who was Miss Mary
Lenora Conger, preceded him in death on January 8, 1929. He is survived by
three sons and three daughters as follows: F. E. Drum and T. E.
Drum, of Woodsfield, ; C.E. Drum, of Woodsfield, Route 5;
Mrs. Fred Keylor, of Woodsfield; Mrs. W. R. Hawkins, of
There are also four brothers and
one sister surviving: David M. Drum and Mrs. Viola Beckett, of Sardis R.
1 ; Eugene Drum, of Ottowa, Kansas; Delbert M. Drum of Woodsfield;
and Linza A. Drum of Washington, D.C.
Funeral services were held at
the Elwood Drum home on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Fleming Cash, of
The M.E. Church. of which he had been a member since youth. He was a regular
attendant of The Men's Bible Class of The M.E. Church at Woodsfield, members of
which served as pall bearers and carried flowers. Minister J. V. A.
Traylor, of The Church of Christ assisted with the service.
English,
J. Farrell English
Death of J. F. English
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated November 29, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Farrell English, aged 78 years,
and well known citizen of The Rinard Mills community, died at his home there
early Saturday morning. He had been ill for about two years, following a stroke
of paralysis, and during that long period of suffering was tenderly cared for
by his faithful wife and family.
Besides his widow, he is
survived by three sons and four daughters, also two brothers, Craig English of
Rinard Mills, and George W. English of Woodsfield.
Funeral services were held at
the home on Monday forenoon followed by interment at
We hope to publish a more
complete obituary notice later.
Hannahs,
Louis Hannahs
Death of Louis Hannahs
Source: Spirit of Democracy, dated, March 25, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Louis Hannahs ,
45 , died Tuesday morning March 24, 1931, at his home near Miltonsburg. He had
recently suffered a severe attack of influenza.
Surviving are
his widow, three sons and one daughter, besides a host of other relatives and
friends who mourn his departure.
A daughter
preceded him in death about two months ago.
Mr. Hannahs, was
one of
Funeral services
will be held on Thursday afternoon from The Valley Church at
Friday,
Henry Friday
Death of Henry Friday
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated October 29, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Henry Friday, 80, died at his home near Maple Avenue, Thursday afternoon of
last week after a lingering illness due to infirmities. Mr. Friday had been a lifelong
resident of Woodsfield community and was well known.
He is survived by his widow,
three daughters and two sons, Oscar Friday and Mrs. Norman Thomas, of
Woodsfield; Clem Friday of Washington, DC; Mrs. George Lutz of
Mr. Friday was a fine citizen
and neighbor and is kindly remembered by many of our older citizens.
Fleahman, William Fleahman and Fleahman, Mary Jane
Fleahman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, December 10, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Two children of Frank and
Josephine Fleahman of
William was aged 13 and Mary Jane was 9. Another sister, Johanna is
seriously ill at the hospital with the same disease. Louise, 19, a fourth
sister, is recovering from typhoid at the family home. Their father is a well
known painter and a native of Woodsfield.
Denbow, Sarah C. Denbow nee Rose
Death of Mrs. Denbow
Died: November 24, 1931
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Mrs. James T. Denbow died at her
home in Woodsfield at 12:20 Tuesday afternoon after an illness of several
months, due to complications incident to advanced age. Her suffering was
increased by injuries sustained in a fall about three months ago. She was taken
to The Wells Hospital in
Mrs. Denbow was brought to her
home here about a month ago, and during that time, her children ministered as
far as humanly possible to her comfort, hoping against hope that she be
restored to her usual health.
She is survived by six sons and
two daughters, as follows: George Denbow, of
Funeral services will be held on
Friday at 1:30o'clock in charge of her pastor, Rev. W. J. Jones at The
Woodsfield M.E. Church, of which she was a devout and faithful member.
Jackson, John W.
Jackson
Fatal Accident
Died: July 29, 1931
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Injuries sustained in an
automobile crash Saturday evening proved fatal to John W. Jackson, 30, of
Holliday's Cove, W.Va. He died Sunday morning at 5:25 o'clock. Death occurred
at The Wheeling Hospital where he was rushed following the mishap.
Jackson, accompanied by George
Wells. 21, of Stubenville, was driving north on Warwood Avenue, Wheeling.
At North Twenty-third Street, he is thought to have failed to make the curve
and crashed into Glenn's Run.
The automobile, according to
witnesses, was traveling at a high rate of speed. The machine jumped over a six
foot embankment and plunged into the run. Jackson and Wells were thrown clear
of the auto, which alighted on its top.
Both men were rushed to the
hospital. An examination revealed Jackson was critically injured, while Wells
escaped with a few slight cuts and bruises. A post mortem, performed Sunday
afternoon, revealed that death had been caused by an internal hemorrhage,
resulting from a fractured ribs cutting the lungs.
Jackson was very well known. He
was a foreman in the mills of Weirton Steel Company. He is survived by a wife
and four children. The body has been removed to the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. B.S. Jackson, of Graysville. Funeral services were held Tuesday at The
Woodsfield Church of Christ, in charge of Minister J. V. A. Traylor.
Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery. Both grief-stricken families have the sympathy
of many friends.
Hughes, Maria Hughes
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, January 7, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Maria Hughes, 82, died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ross Knapp, at New Philadelphia, Sunday morning
at 2:00 o'clock. The deceased was the widow of the late Uriah Hughes, Civil War
veteran and former resident of near Stafford, and a sister of the late William
Barnett, who died two years ago at his home in Caldwell.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs.
Knapp, at whose home she died and Mrs. Bertha Quigley, of Columbus, with
whom she has made her home since the death of her husband, five years ago.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from The M.E. Church at Sutherland and burial
was made in the church cemetery.
Jones, Margaret
V. Jones
Death Of Mrs. Jones
Died: July 4, 1931
Published July 8, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Delbert Jones, aged 76
years, passed away at her home on South Paul Street, Saturday evening about
6:00 o'clock following an extended illness.
Mrs. Jones was a splendid woman
and her passing brings grief to her many friends and relatives in Woodsfield
and elsewhere. She was the mother of Sam Jones of baseball fame.
Those left to survive are her
husband, one daughter, Mrs. B. W. Hammett, of Medina, Ohio and five sons, Earl,
Robert, William and Sam of Woodsfield and Charles of Niagara Falls. Two
daughters preceded her in death.
Funeral services were conducted
from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by Rev. J. F. Cash, pastor
of the M.E. Church, assisted by Rev. M. Danford. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery.
We hope to publish a more
detailed obituary notice later.
Heft, Theodore Heft
Death of Theodore Heft
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, September 2, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
The entire community was
saddened to learn of the sudden death of Theodore Heft, 25, of Wheeling
formerly of Lewisville, Monroe County.
His death occurred Friday, following a period of ill health. The remains were
brought to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Heft, Jr., Lewisville,
Saturday.
He is survived by his parents,
two sisters and four brothers, many other relatives and friends who are
saddened by his passing.
Deceased was a young man of many
fine qualities and had made for himself a legion of friends. He was a member of
The Lewisville Evangelical Church and was liked by everyone.
Funeral services were held from
the home of his parents, Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock in charge of his
pastor, Rev. Edward Brueseke. Burial was made in the Friendship Cemetery.
Busche, Philip
Busche
Death of Philip Busche
Died: April 8, 1931
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Philip Busche, 68, well known
citizen of Sardis, died Tuesday afternoon, news of his sudden death coming as a
shock to near relatives and friends. He was in usual health and had gone up on
the hill after dinner to consider the purchase of a horse.
He had not returned in the
evening in accordance with his regular habit and a search was made. His body
was found in an outbuilding on an untenanted farm near where he had expected to
make his business call. It was evident that he had succumbed to a sudden heart
attack and such is the coroner's report.
His widow, five sons, and a
daughter survive. The daughter is Mrs. Donald Diehl, of Woodsfield.
Funeral services will be held at
the home at 2:00 P.M. Friday. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery at Woodsfield.
Cronin, Mrs. Mary Cronin nee Denbow
Death of Mrs. Cronin, August 12, 1931
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
A lingering illness resulted in
the death Wednesday morning of last week of Mrs. Mary Cronin, aged 38, wife of
Emil Cronin, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Denbow, of
Lewisville, Route 4. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son. Kenneth;
one sister, Mrs. Rena Morris, of Lewisville, and three brothers, Jennings, of
Ashland; Martin and Charles of Lewisville. The deceased was a member of The
Bracken M.E. Church where funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev.
A.O. Rhoades and burial made in the church cemetery.
Crawford, Edna Crawford nee Houge
Mrs. Raymond Crawford Dies Suddenly
Published August 12, 1931
Died August 8, 1931
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Mrs. Raymond Crawford, aged 22
years, died early last Saturday evening at the family home of Woodsfield, Rt.1.
Mrs. Crawford was a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ronane Houge of Graysville, Rt.1, and besides her parents she is
survived by her husband and two infant sons; one sixteen months and the other
only about one week old. Death was due to complications following childbirth.
Funeral services were conducted
at the home Monday afternoon being in the charge of Evangelist A.E.
Harper, of St. Mary's,W.Va. Church of Christ and were largely attended.
Interment was in Moffett Cemetery.
Cronin, Warren Clark Cronin
Died: February 24, 1931
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Warren Clark Cronin, born
January 10, 1923, departed this life February 24, 1931, being 8 years, 1 month
and 14 days old when he passed away.
Warren was a great lover of
music, was often found sitting by the radio, being mesmerized by the music in
the air--music which seemed to breathe a thought in language sweeter than was
ever uttered by human tongue. He was often heard singing his favorite songs. He
was continually scattering bright smiles in the home and among his
associates--his smiles and songs brought much happiness into the home. He
learned early in life the good trait of dividing his possessions with his
joyful playmates.
He was looking forward with
untold pleasure to this coming summer to spend it in the county where he could
hear the humming of the bees and hear sweet songs flowing from mellow throats
of mocking birds; but now he has gone to that sinless summerland where the
birds are forever singing and the flowers in their beauty never fade over
Jordan's swelling stream, over the silent sea and by the shining shore, waiting
to welcome us there when we too shall bid farewell to time.
Warren was in the third grade.
he was a regular member of The Sunday School Class. He was just sleepy and
never complained during all his suffering.
He leaves to mourn, father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Cronin; one sister, Helen; one brother Ward; grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ardell Smith, of Parkers Landing, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Cronin of
Woodsfield; also leaves a number of aunts and uncles, cousins and a host of
friends.
Little Warren has gone and left us.
We are sad and will
miss him so;
But God in His Infinite wisdom
Knows best and
called him from this world of woe.
So let us all try to live to meet him
In that
beautiful land above
Where we will dwell together forever,
With God and
his angels of love.
Funeral services were conducted
by the writer, J. V. A. Traylor.
Card of Thanks
We wish to take this means of
thanking each and everyone who helped to make our burden lighter during the
time of the death of our beloved son and brother, Warren. Your acts of kindness
and sympathy will never be forgotten.---Mr. and Mrs. Clark Cronin and family.
Source: Tyler County Journal - 6
Nov 1931 Tyler Co. Obituaries, Vol 3,
page 46.
Joseph Mercer of Wolf Pen, passed away at
his home on 28 Oct 1931, aged 80 years.
He was a son of Jeremiah Mercer who came from Greene Co, PA about 90
years ago and settled near where the family have since resided. They raised 12 children, of whom two survive:
Link Mercer of Adonis, WV; Mrs. R.M. Wilson of Martins Ferry, OH. The deceased was married to Ruth Leek who,
with the following children survive: Martin Mercer of TenMile; Mrs. Harry
Christmas and Mrs. Margaret _________ of OK, Eunice Huffman of Huntington, WV; Henry Mercer of CA; and Ross and Will, at
home. He was a member of the Methodist
Church.
Interment Lazear's Cemetery.
Source: The Marietta [OHIO]
Times; 12 Nov 1931, p 14
DOUGLAS A. M'CURDY SUMMONED BY DEATH
Douglas A. McCurdy, aged
68** years, whose home was at 444 Douglas Avenue, West Side, died in a local
hospital at 8:40 a.m. on Thursday following a short illness with heart
trouble. He was taken ill on Sunday when
he was removed to the hospital.
Douglas Aaron McCurdy was
a native of Wirt County, W.Va. He came
to Marietta when a youth. He was
employed at the Marietta Manufacturing Company foundry here for many years, and
later worked in other local foundries.
He retired about three years ago when he suffered an accident.
His wife died in
1917. Surviving are his sons and
daughters, Perl L. McCurdy, Walter McCurdy and Miss Geneva McCurdy of Marietta;
L.D. McCurdy of Cleveland; Mrs. Goldie Smith of Columbus; Mrs. Freda Meeks of
Waverly, W.Va., and Mrs. Frances McCullick of Williamstown.
Funeral services will be
held at the Doudna & McClure funeral parlors on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Harmar cemetery.
**Submitter s note: This number was difficult to read and might be an
error.
Source: Noble County Leader,
Caldwell, Ohio; Wednesday, 6 May 1931
Mrs. Louisa Courtney
Carpenter, aged ninety-two years, widow of the late Robert Carpenter, died at
the family home near Sutherland, Thursday April 30, following a brief illness from
paralysis.
She is survived by the
following children all of whom were present during her illness. Alonzo
Carpenter of Sutherlands, Mrs. Etta Devoe, of Lewisville, Mrs. Amanda Spence, of
Whigville, Mrs. Carrie McNeal of Parkersburg, and Lansing Carpenter, of
Cherokee, Okla. A daughter, Mrs. J.W. McElfresh and a son, U.O. Carpenter, have
preceded her in death.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 2, at 10:30 with Rev. T.I. Hanson, of Byesville, in charge, and burial was made at Sutherlands.
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Frank W. Diehl
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, June 9, 1932
Frank W. Diehl, aged 73,
well known retired Woodsfield business man died at the home of his son, Donald
Diehl on North Paul Street, last Saturday evening, June 4, 1932, at 9:00 after
a protracted illness.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 and were in charge of the Reverend W. H. Petry of the
Woodsfield Presbyterian Church of which Church decedent was a member, assisted
by the Reverend W. Jones of the Woodsfield Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr. Diehl was a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Diehl pioneer residents of Woodsfield of Woodsfield, and after
the death of his father took over the management of the general store on South
main street, the firm name being F. W. Diehl & Son. Mr. Diehl in the
conduct of his business became widely acquainted and news of his death will be
received with sincere regret by scores of friends.
Two sons, Robert Diehl of Cambridge and
Donald Diehl of Woodsfield survive.
His wife, who before her marriage was Miss Anna Pope died 19 years
ago. Two sisters also survive: Mrs.
Hattie Miller of Cleveland and Mrs. Marie Okey of Sioux City, Iowa.
As a youth Mr. Diehl
attended local schools and Bethany College, being a member of the Phi Si
fraternity of that college. He was a great lover of music and spent years in
its study and teaching.
Louisa Koehler (nee Pfalzgraf)
Newspaper clipping Issue:
October 18,1932 Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
Louisa Pfalzgraf Koehler was born January 26, 1850, in
Monroe County near Monroefield, the daughter of George Michael Pfalzgraf, Jr.,
and Elizabeth Diehl Pfalzgraf. She died of a gastric ulcer October 18, 1932, in
Wayne township, Monroe County, Ohio attaining the age of 82 years, 8 months and
22 days. She was united in marriage to Frederick Koehler on January 26, 1887,
which union was blessed with three children, one of the latter dying in early
infancy. She was a life long resident of this County and a member of the Lewisville
Evangelical Church. Her people came from Germany one hundred years ago.
For the last four years she had been an invalid but bore up
bravely, retaining a clear mind and a pleasant disposition even unto the end,
greeting a visitor a few hours before her death with a cheerful smile and the
clapping of her hands in joy to see a neighbor.
She leaves to mourn her death her aged husband, Frederick
Koehler; one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hoff; one son, George L. Koehler; three
grandchildren, Albert, Vera and Fred Paulus; two brothers, Louis Pfalzgraf, of
Rockport, West Virginia, and George Pfalzgraf of near Monroefield; two sisters,
Eva Christman of near Monroefield and Christina Brownfield of near Antioch. In
addition to these relatives, Nicholas Koehler, Fred Koehler and Mary Reisser
mourn her loss as they had shared her home for a number of years of their life.
Funeral services were held at St. Paul s Evangelical Church
of Woodsfield, with the Reverend Henry Fox in charge on October 20th and
interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
Monroe County Beacon
Louisa Pfalzgraf Koehler, born January 26, 1850, in Monroefield, Monroe County,
Ohio and died October 18, 1932, in Wayne Township, Monroe County, Ohio.
She Married Frederick Koehler on January 26, 1887. Three children were born,
one son and two daughters, one of the latter dying in early infancy. She was a life resident in Monroe County and
a member of Lewisville Evangelical church. Her people came from Germany 100
years ago. She has been an invalid the past four years. Mrs. Koehler leaves her
husband, one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hoff; one son, George L. Koehler; three
grandchildren, Albert, Vera, and Fred Paulus; two brothers, Louis Pfalzgraf,
George Pfalzgraf, two sisters, Eva Christman, Mrs. Christina Brownfield. Burial
was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.
Mrs.
Agnes J. Caldwell was born in York County, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13, 1823 and died
at her home in York Township, Belmont County, Ohio Saturday morning, May 14,
1910, aged 86 years, 9 months and 1 day.
She
was the widow of Martin Caldwell, to whom she was married in 1850. She became a member of the Pleasant Hill M.
K. church in her early womanhood and has ever since lived a consistent and
active member.
She
is survived by one brother and one sister; James Graham of near Belmont, and
Mrs. Julia Taylor, of Armstrong Mills; two daughters and five sons Mrs. Myra
Bilyeu, Mrs. Jane Walters, Franklin, James William, Albert and Hudson Caldwell
of this place; also, 31 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren besides a host
of sorrowing friends and other relatives.
Service was conducted by Revs. C.E. Kelly, of Sardis, T.M. McGuire, of
Jacobsburg and Wharton of Powhaton. She
was borne to the last resting place by her five sons and nephew, Osman
Caldwell, of Crabapple. Interment at
Dover Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m. The
floral tributes presented by her Bellaire friends were very beautiful. [Note:
Agnes GRAHAM CALDWELL was the mother of Lucinda Jane CALDWELL WALTER]
We have lost our darling mother,
She has bid us all adieu.
She has gone to live in heaven,
And her person is lost to view.
Oh, that dear one, how we loved her;
Oh, how hard to give her up;
But, the angels came down for her
And removed her from our flock.
We miss thee from thy place.
A shadow o'er our life is cast
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
Hoff, Eliud Hoff
Death of Child, March 24, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Last sad rites for Eliud,
3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoff, Jr., of near Woodsfield were held
Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Evangelical Church, Woodsfield. Death
followed a few day s illness. Burial was made in Oaklawn Cemetery. The sympathy
of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents.
Hall, Jimmy Hall
Death of Infant
Died: March 10, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Funeral services for Jimmy Hall,
two day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roe Hall, of East Marietta Street, were held
Saturday. The services were in charge of the Rev. J. V. A. Traylor,
pastor of The Woodsfield Church of Christ.
Besides the parents, several
sisters and brothers survive. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community. Burial was made in Pioneer Cemetery.
Jackson, Albert Jackson
Died: June 2, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Albert Jackson, aged about 78
years, died Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock at the home of his son, John
Jackson of Jackson Ridge, after a two week serious illness.
He is survived by two sons,
Charles and John of Jackson Ridge, besides many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on
Friday afternoon at the home at 1:00 o'clock with final obsequies at The
Moffett's Church. Rev. A.O. Horney will be in charge of services.
A more complete obituary will be
published later.
Feiock, William
Feiock
Death of Wm. Feiock
January 21, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
William Feiock, 64, a lifelong
resident of Lewisville, died at his home a mile south of Lewisville on Monday
following an illness with a complication of diseases.
Funeral services were held at
the home on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Rev. E. W. Brueseke officiated. Interment was made in Friendship
Cemetery.
Surviving the deceased are his
widow, a son, Ned Feiock and a daughter Miss Genevieve Feiock of the home.
Richard Feiock is a grandson.
Griffith,
Roswell J. Griffith
Death of Ross J. Griffith
Published January 7, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Ross J. Griffith, aged about 80
years, died at his home at Jerusalem Tuesday morning, January 5, 1932, about
11o'clock.
Funeral services were held this
Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at
The Jerusalem Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. H. Petry in charge.
Interment was made at Ozark.
Crawford, Clara
Crawford
Death of Mrs. Crawford, May 19, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Clara Crawford, age 82
years, died early Sunday morning. She was a splendid woman and her passing
brings much sadness to the home and community.
Surviving are three daughters
and one son, as follows: Mrs. Frank Buckio, with whom she made her home,
in Woodsfield; Mrs. Oscar Headly of Woodsfield, Mrs. Earl Noble, of Bellaire,
and Everett Crawford, of Laings.
Funeral services were held at
the Buckio home on Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock in charge of Rev. W. H.
Petry assisted by Rev. W. J. Jones. Interment was made in Oaklawn
Cemetery.
We hope to give a more complete
obituary notice later.
Levina
Ann Sorenson nee Kinkade
Source: Stark County News,
Toulon, Illinois; April 6, 1932
The following life sketch and obituary was read at the service.
Into the home of David
and Mary Cronin Kinkade on October 9, 1857, came a daughter whom they named
Levina Ann. In that home were three
brothers and two sisters, Joseph, Andrew, Arounah, Levina Ann and Paulina
Jane. But with the birth of the sister,
Paulina Jane, came the death of the mother in 1860. Later, in 1865, a new mother came into the
home, and with the advent of younger brothers and sisters many and heavy cares
developed unto the oldest daughter, but she was always glad to do what she
could.
Early in life she became
a Christian, uniting with the Christian Church.
When she married Edgar D. Claybaugh, Dec. 9, 1875, she became a member
of the Saxon Baptist Church, later transferring her membership to the Toulon
Baptish Church in December 1886, since which time she was a faithful and valued
member of this church, ever ready to do her share and always inspiring others
with her kindliness, willingness and cheer.
February 4, 1887 she was
left a widow with five children to care for and a home not quite her own, but
she continued a cheer-maker, a song-bringer and a noble Christian mother to her
children. In March 1890 she was married
to Christie Sorenson and she again assumed a big responsibility in the care of
his five motherless children. To this
union three children were born. But it
again seemed that a time of trial was due for her, for on Dec. 5, 1926, she was
again left a widow, but the widow's God had been her stay and had not left her
defenseless.
Quietly and peacefully,
after months of physical suffering and weakness, she slept away, death coming
at 10:25 a.m. Thursday. She leaves to
mourn the following children: Grace G.
Claybaugh, Claude C. Claybaugh, Mrs. Thomas H. Pyle, and Mrs. William O.
Goodwin, all of Toulon; Ralph R. Claybaugh of Brimfield; Mrs. Nelson J. Kilby,
of Coal Valley; and Mrs. Glenn Hobbs, of Milwaukee, Wis.; also 13 grandsons, 13
granddaughters, two great grandsons and two great granddaughters. There are also surviving her a brother,
Joseph Kinkade, of Grand View, Wash.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Hettie Clark and
Mrs. Martha Wright of Hutchinson, Kans., and many other relatives and scores of
friends.
She was a woman who loved
her home and family intensely although she was quiet and unassuming. Throughout the years, in sunshine or shadow,
in joy or sorrow and often in hardship, she always remained true and faithful
to her God, and always went about her work with a song upon her lips and faith
in her heart.
Source: Monroe County, Ohio, newspaper
It is with sadness and our hearts filled with grief
that we desire to write this tribute of respect to our loved one. Fred
Bartenschlag, son of Frederick and Christina Bartenschlag, was born near
Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, March 15, 1859 and departed this life at his
home April 15, 1932 after an illness of several months, being at the time of
his death 73 years and 1 month old.
He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Yockey on April
29, 1890. To this union were born five children. One daughter, Rosa, passed into
the Great Beyond in infancy. He was the last of a family of three. Two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Weber and Mrs. Christina Claus preceded him in death several years
ago.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his sorrowing wife,
two sons and two daughters, Alonzo and Walter Bartenschlag, Mrs. William
Pickens, of Lewisville, and Mrs. Vernon McVey of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; nine
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and
friends.
He was an honest, kind, loving husband and father. He
was always willing to lend a helping hand and will be sadly missed in the home
and community by his many relatives and friends.
At an early age, he became a member of the
Evangelical church of Lewisville, and retained his faith and hope until called
Home.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. William Pickens Sunday afternoon, April 17th, with Rev.
E.W. Brueseke in charge. Interment was
made in the family lot in the Friendship cemetery.
George W. Allen
Source:The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Apr. 14, 1932
George W. Allen, an aged and highly respected citizen of Woodsfield, died about
1:00 o clock this Thursday morning, April 14, 1932, at his home on West
Marietta street. He was nearly eighty years of age and had not been in good
health for about a year.
The death of his wife, Mahala C. Allen, on October 21st of last year was a
severe shock and a loss he felt keenly every day thereafter. We go to press too
early to give details of the funeral which will be in charge of W. P.
Galbraith.
Spouse: Mahala C. ?
Death: Oct 1931
Children: Samuel (~1876-)
Sarah
A (~1877-)
Mary
M (~1879-)
Elizabeth
Hannah Morris nee Pannett
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Morris, who died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Thrasher,
Mrs.
Harriet Beal, pioneer resident of the Colwich neighborhood died Thursday. She was the widow of the late William Jacob
Beal and had lived in Colwich since 1880.
Mrs. Beal is survived by 3 sons, Albert, Perry and Jim, all of
Colwich.
Funeral services will be held at the
United Brethren Church, Maize, Kansas today at 2 p.m. Rev. J. Buckles will officiate. Jewell Mortuary, Mt. Hope, Kansas is in
charge.
Published in the Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas
January 8, 1932.
Source: Woodsfield News in the Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Thursday,
29 December 1932
Mrs. Demarius Ankrom, 81,
wife of Wm. Ankrom, died at the family home near Calais, Wednesday, following a
long illness. In addition to the husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
George Ruble, Summerfield route; two sons, Chauncey, of Miltonsburg, and Hiley,
of the home; three brothers, Richard and Miley Carpenter, Calais, and Clem,
Atlas, and two sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bankus,
Cambridge, at the Seneca Valley Christian Church, Friday afternoon, with burial
at Calais Cemetery.
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Margaret Ellen McMahon, nee
Schneider
Source: Newspaper clipping, Monroe County,
OH, September 1933
Margaret Ellen Schneider McMahon was born
at Neuhart Ridge on July 18, 1869 and passed away very suddenly at her home at
Kerr Station on September 18, 1933. She had attained the age of 64 years and
two months.
In 1901 she was united in marriage
with John McMahon. Two sons, William and Albert, blessed this union who with
their father mourn her sudden death and loss.
The day before her death she was her
usual self, waiting on her family the same as always. Illness, sudden and acute
seized her and death followed shortly.
Beside her immediate family she leaves
to mourn her death three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Millbaugh, of Lower Salem;
Mrs. Louisa Hoff, of Antioch, and Mrs. Anna Christman of Woodsfield, and one
brother John Schneider of Woodsfield Route 1, besides a host of other relatives
and friends.
On Wednesday afternoon, September 20,
at 2 o'clock a throng of relatives and friends paid their last tribute of
respect to her sterling qualities as a neighbor, sister, friend, mother
and wife. Rev. Henry Fox, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Church, was in
charge of the services and was assisted by Evangelist J. V. A. Traylor, pastor
of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. The services were opened and closed by the
singing of appropriate hymns. Rev. Fox used as his text the 12th verse of the
ninetieth Psalm, and showed how the departed had applied her heart unto wisdom
in serving her dear ones, her fellowman and her Creator. The great abundance of
flowers expressed the high esteem in which she was held by her many relatives
and friends and by whom she will be sadly missed. Following the services
interment was made in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Card of Thanks: We desire in this way to
express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many neighbors and friends
for the kind deeds and expressions of sympathy extended to us during the short
illness and at the time of the death of our dear wife and mother. Such kindness
shall always be remembered.--John McMahon and Sons.
Leander Ault
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Jan.
12, 1933
Lee Ault, aged 74 years and a highly respected citizen of
Woodsfield passed away at his home near Eastern Avenue, Woodsfield, Tuesday
afternoon, January 10, 1933, at 4:00. Death was due to influenza followed
by pneumonia.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Arthur of Eastern
Avenue, and Clifford, of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Dougherty;
one sister, Mrs. Belle Naylor, of Jerusalem, Ohio and one brother Thomas Ault,
of Jerusalem, besides many other
relatives and friends who are sad to learn of his death.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at
3:00 o clock at the Woodsfield Church of Christ with Evangelist J. V. A.
Traylor in charge. Interment will be mad in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Michael J. Young
Source: The Monroe County Republican, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio in the year
of 1933, Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
The Angel of death has again entered our home and taken from
our midst a dearly beloved husband and father, Michael J. Young, who was the
last of a family of five.
He was born October 28, 1849, in Summit Township, Monroe
County and departed his life on January 23, 1933, being at the time of his
death 83 years, 2 months, 26 days.
He united with the German Evangelical Church at the age of
14 years and remained a faithful member until death. His entire life was
spent in the home where he was born.
On May 20, 1877, he was united in marriage with Mollie Frank
and to this union nine children were born. All are living except Freeman
who preceded him in death on August 18, 1920.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and a kind
neighbor. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow and eight children,
namely: Edward and George, of Miltonsburg; Elmer, of Cleveland; Charles, Frank
and Harold, of Lewisville; Mrs. Walter Taylor, of Bowling Green, Florida, and
Oscar, of the home; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends also mourn his departure. He
will be sadly missed not only in his home but in the entire neighborhood.
The body was laid to rest in the family lot at Middle Church
on January 26th.
He has not left us, but has gone before. There will be
a reunion if we also hold fast in our faith in Jesus Christ as our
Redeemer.
The death of Mr. John W. Burkhart aged 76, a
well known resident of Temperanceville, occurred at his home Monday evening,
following a long illness. He was the son
of Anthony and Hannah Burkhart and is survived by three daughters and two sons.
Funeral was held in
the St. Mary's Church at Temperanceville Wednesday and burial was made in the
Catholic Cemetery. John William Burkhart (August 4,
1857-September 4, 1933)
Green, Ethel Green nee Rothaker
Death of Mrs. Ethel Green
January 12, 1933
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Ethel Green, age 37 years,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rothaker, of Round Bottom, died at her home at
Jacobsburg, Belmont County, on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. She is
survived by her husband, her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at
the home of her parents on Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock followed by final
obsequies at The Salem Evangelical Church. Interment will be made in the church
cemetery.
Source: Moundsville Journal,
June 3, 1933
Mrs. Vonnie (Fulmer)
Snider, 26 was almost instantly killed when a bolt of lightning struck. Her mother, Mrs. Edith Fulmer, 65, is confined
to bed from shock, while Lloyd Snider, her husband was also shocked.
Source: Moundsville Journal,
June 6, 1933
Storm victim buried June 6, 1933.
Funeral services for Mrs.
Vonnie Snider, wife of Lloyd Snider, killed when hit by lightning at her home
in Cresap Saturday evening, were held this afternoon at 2:00 at the home. Rev. Moore of the Paden City Christian church
officiated and interment was in Paden City Cemetery.
Source: The Daily Echo,
Moundsville, WV
Mrs. Vonnie Snider, 25, of
Cresaps was the victim of a freakish prank in one of the severest storms
witnessed here in years. A bolt of
lightning struck the house and ran down
a corner board, split off a big splinter two feet long against Mrs. Snider's
shoulder. She was instantly killed by
the impact and her clothing was scorched and the woman's body was blistered and
charred. Mrs. Snider and her husband Lloyd Snider, 25, had moved to Cresaps
from Chester but a few days ago.
Services were held at her
home in Cresaps and Rev. Moore of the Paden City Christian Church officiated
and interment was in Paden City.
James William Jones, son of Homer E. and Ruth E. Jones, was born September
26, 1933 and died December 14, 1933.
He leaves to mourn his sad departure his father, mother, two sisters,
Hazel Virginia and Gladys Eileen, grandfather, two grandmothers and a host of
other relatives and friends
His time on earth was short, but he was a sweet baby and loved by all
who knew him. But now he is safe in the arms of Jesus.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, December 15 at West union
Church of Christ, with Raymond Straight in charge. Interment was made in West
Union cemetery.
Dearest Jimmie, thou hast
left us,
And we cannot see thee more,
Yet the memories are with us
And they linger ever more.
Now our hearts are sad and
lonely
Since thy voice we hear no
more;
But ere long we hope to meet
thee
On that bright eternal
shore.
Day and night we sat beside
him,
Hoping, praying he d get
well;
But this message came to
cheer us:
Jesus doeth all things well.
Oh, dear Jimmie how we miss
you.
Oh, how hard to give you up;
But the angels came down for
you
And removed you from our
lot.
Card of Thanks
We take this means of thanking our neighbors
and friends for their help and kindness shown us during the illness and at the
time of the death of our darling baby boy. Mr. & Mrs. Homer Jones and
Family.
Source: Sioux City [Iowa]
Journal; Monday, 11/27/1933
Following an extended
sickness, Jack William Oldemeyer, 22 years old, 1820 Court street, passed away
Sunday in a Sioux City hospital.
Jack was the son of
Herman Oldemeyer, operator of a garage at Twenty-first and Court streets. He
was born February 10, 1911, at Brush, Colo., and moved with his parents to
Sioux City in 1914.
After being graduated
from East high school in 1928 he attended Iowa State college at Ames for two
years. He then matriculated in the University of Colorado at Boulder and was
graduated from that institution in 1933. He was a member of Grace Methodist
church. While in college he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Surviving him are his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Oldemeyer.
Funeral services will be
held at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon in Christy s funeral chapel. Rev. B.M.
Watson will officiate and burial will be in Graceland Park cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Morris, 68, widow, died at 9:40 am Thursday at her home, 1413
W. Florence St.
Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Isaac Rowley; a brother, J. F.
Winchell of Jonesboro, Ark; sisters: Mrs. Josephine McKinger of South
Bend, Ind. and Mrs. Margaret Sarton of Peru, Ind.; and the step-mother, Mrs.
Hattie Winchell of Louisville, KY.
Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at the home. Burial in Locust Hill
Cemetery, Evansville, Ind.
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Eleanor Young
Source: Newspaper clipping, Issue: 1934
Miss Eleanor Young, the three months old daughter and only
child of Ward and Irene Geldmacher Young, of near Lewisville, Ohio,
passed away at their home about 12 o clock Tuesday night following a short
illness due to pneumonia.
She was born July 27, 1934, and died October 30, 1934. She
is survived by her parents, the maternal grandmother of near Lewisville and the
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Young of the home besides a number of
other relatives and many friends who are saddened by her death.
Short funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at
1 o clock at the home followed by final rites at St. John s Middle Church near
Lewisville, in charge of the pastor, Reverend Robert Johnson. Interment was in
the Church cemetery.
The bereaved family has the sincere sympathy of their many
friends.
McMahon, Daniel Hanlon McMahon
Source: Newspaper clipping, Monroe County
Ohio, August 1934
Daniel McMahon, aged 82 years, passed
away at his home near Goudy's east of Woodsfield about 2:00 o'clock Tuesday
morning August 14, 1934. He had been in failing health for several years but
was seriously ill for only about two weeks.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Roena Warfield of Neffs and by two brothers, William J. McMahon of Neffs and
John B. McMahon of west of Woodsfield. A number of other relatives and a host
of friends also mourn his death.
Funeral services were held this
Thursday afternoon, short services being held at the home followed by final
rites at Goudy church in charge of Elder C. L. Mellott of Woodsfield. Interment
was in the church cemetery. [Daniel was born 12 September 1852 in Monroe
County, a son of Isaac and Jennetta (Hanlon) McMahon]
Source:
MONROE COUNTY, OHIO OBITUARIES, Vol 2 (22 Feb 1934)
Dr. A. F. Latta passed away at his home at Cumberland,
Ohio according to word received this Thursday morning. He was born and
reared in the Calais community and for many years was a successful practicing
physician at Graysville before moving to Cumberland. He is survived by
his son Dr. R. H. Latta of Graysville. Interment was made in Calais
cemetery, Monroe. Co.
Philip Rhines
Source: The Monroe County Republican, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated Monday, April 30,
1934 Collection of Gertrude Christman
Kahrig
Philip Rhines, aged 66 years, passed away at his home near
West Marietta Street, Thursday evening, April 26, 1934, following a lengthy
illness.
Mr. Rhines is survived by his widow, Mrs. Catherine Kahrig
Rhines; one sister, Mrs. Henry Christman, of Ozark, Ohio; two brothers, William
Rhines, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania; and George Rhines, of Ozark, and a host
of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Rhines was employed as janitor at the First National
bank for several years, He has many friends who are saddened to hear of his
death.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, with short
services at his late home at 1:30 o clock, after which the remains were taken
to the M. E. Church where final services were conducted at 2:00 o clock by his
pastor, the Reverend H. R. Chalfant. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery,
Woodsfield, Ohio.
Mrs. Frank Neuhart - nee Estella Stella Leach
Source: Quaker City [Ohio] Home
Towner, Friday 27 April 1934
Funeral services were held
Friday afternoon at the home near Batesville for Mrs. Frank Neuhart, 60, a
life-long resident of Noble County.
Services were in charge of Rev. A. A. Gilmore and interment was made at
Friends Cemetery.
She was married in
1890, her maiden name being Leach. Her husband and the following children
survive; Forest A. and William O.
Neuhart and Mrs. G. F. McPeek, Batesville;
Mrs. Carlos Eshbaugh, Eldon; Mrs.
Charles Betts, Freeport; and Gladys of the home. She also leaves five brothers, one sister and
17 grandchildren. One brother, a sister
and one grandchild preceded her in death.
Source: The Marietta [OHIO]
Times; 19 Nov 1934, p 10
NATIVE OF MARIETTA SUCCUMBS
Pearl McCurdy, 38, World
War veteran, native of Marietta and a resident of this city until a year or two
ago, died in Zanesville early Sunday morning.
He was a victim of pneumonia with his death actually due to exposure
according to Zanesville police.
Taken ill a few days ago
McCurdy was attended at his home. He
grew worse and developed a case of pneumonia.
Late Saturday night, it is said, he arose from his bed and wandered away
from the house. An alarm was given as
soon as he was missed but before he was found, he had fallen unconscious to the
ground and he died a short time afterward.
Marietta police were
notified Sunday afternoon of McCurdy's death and were asked to communicate with
relatives here. They were located and
the body of the dead man was moved to Marietta late Sunday evening.
BADLY WOUNDED
McCurdy attracted
widespread local attention a few years ago when his disability claims were
recognized by the government and he was paid a large sum of money in the way of
compensatiion for war time injuries.
Allowance of his claim established the fact that during many months of
service in France, McCurdy had been gassed and had been wounded . . . [THIS ENTIRE LINE IS ILLEGIBLE] in the A. E.
F. suffered more injuries than did any Marietta man and his record shows that
he literally was shot to pieces.
During the years
immediately following the war McCurdy spent most of his time in army
hospitals.  Then his claims were allowed. He married about that time and took up his
home in Marietta. Domestic differences
ended that union and later he secured a divorce. Again he married and since that time he and
his second wife and their child have been living in Zanesville.
MILITARY FUNERAL
McCurdy was a son of the
late Douglas and Clarabelle McCurdy of Douglas Avenue, West Side. In addition to his family in Zanesville he is
survived by several brothers and sisters, Lawrence McCurdy of Cleveland, Mrs.
Freda Meeks of Waverly, W. Va., Mrs. Frances McCullick of Williamstown, W. Va.,
Mrs. Goldie Smith of Columbus, and Walter and Geneva McCurdy of Marietta.
For a number of years
McCurdy was actively connected with the American Legion and he will be accorded
military rights at his funeral.
Source: Cambridge Jeffersonian
(Cambridge, Ohio); Wednesday, 23 May
1934
Josiah B. Miller, aged
75, died at the Barnesville Hospital Tuesday morning at 9:25 o'clock. He was
admitted Saturday for treatment and underwent an operation Monday night. Mr.
Miller was born in Monroe County July 26, 1859, the son of Adam and Eliza
Miller. He lived in this community the great part of his life and was engaged
in farming. He leaves his wife, Sarah E. Miller, and several children. Funeral
services will be held at the home three miles south of Barnesville on the
Waterworks road Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Tom Butterfield will
officiate and burial will be made in Southern Cemetery.
Source: Summerfield news in the
Noble County [Ohio] Leader; Wednesday, 9 May 1934
Funeral services for Emma, aged sixty-four
years, wife of Elmer Hannahs of Route 1, whose death occurred Thursday evening,
following an extended illness were conducted at 2:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon
in the Valley Christian Church near Calais, by Rev. Barkus, of Cambridge. Interment was made in Calais Cemetery. Deceased was a daughter of Abel Carpenter and
wife and had been a life long resident of the the Summerfield-Calais
communities and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. In addition to her husband, she is survived
by the following children; Mrs. Mattie Stephen of Calais, Mrs. Lousia
Carpenter, Forest and Miles Route 1 and Ervin of the home; several
grandchildren and sisters, Mrs. Belle Hannahs, Mrs. Able Brown and Mrs. Louise
Carpenter of Summerfield Route 1.
Mrs. Charles Kinkade (Cordelia
Delano Atwood)
Source: a local Bently, Illinois, newspaper
Cordelia Delaney**
Atwood was born Nov. 11 1851 at Picatanica, Illinois. At an early age she came
with her parents to Keokuk, Iowa.,where her father was engaged in the foundry
business. When seven years old they moved to a farm one mile north of Oakwood,
Illinois where she received her education.
On Nov. 24, 1872 she
was united in marriage with Charles A. Kinkade and spent the first 2 years of
married life in Iowa and Illinois. Later they moved to Missouri where they
lived for 15 years. They then returned to Keokuk where they remained a short
time when they took a homestead near Dodge City, Kansas. This they later sold
and took a homestead in Ferry county, Washington.
Because of advancing age
and declining health Mrs. Kinkade has spent the last 3 years. in the home of
her daughter. Edna Smith in Bently, Illinois.
She was cared for there until she passed away on Monday morning, April
8th at 2 clock at the age of 82 yrs., 4 mo., and 28 days.
Six children were born
to Mr. and Mrs Kinkade, five of whom survive her. The eldest Andrew Kinkade
died in infancy. Those who remain are, Mrs. Edna Ellen Smith, Alonzo Pearley,
Emma Myrtle, Charles Frank,and William Stansberry Kinkade. These with 20
grandchildren join the bereaved husband in his sorrow.
At an early age Mrs. Kinkade united
with the Christian Church continuing a member through her life. In 1892 she
became a member of the Rebecca Order.
Funeral services were held in the
Christian church in Bently, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 conducted by Rev. J.W.
Pearson of Kahoka, MO., and assisted by Rev. W.A. Taylor of Denver. Two solos,
"Death Is But a Dream" and The City Four Square" were sung by
Robert Meadows, accompanied by Margarite O'Brien of Denver. Those in attendance
from Kahoka were: Mrs.
J.W. Pearson, Mrs.
Rachel Dixon, Mrs. Kate Widmore, Rachel
Bales, Ben
Kinkade and Jesse
Hall and family, and W.S. Kinkade and son Charles, of Dodge City, Kansas.
" There is springtime in my soul
today, For when the Lord is near. The dove of peace sings in my heart, The
flowers of grace appear. There is gladness in my soul today, And hope, and
praise and love
For blessings which
he has given me now--For joys laid up above".
**Submitter s Note:
This should be Delano.
Source: Barnesville Enterprise, Barnesville, Ohio; 8 November 1934
The death of Mildred L. Phillips
occurred at her home south of Barnesville early Tuesday morning, following a
few weeks' illness of septic sore throat.
The
deceased was born near Barnesville, May 8, 1915, and was a daughter of David
and Mary Bunting Phillips. She graduated from the public schools in the class
of 1934 and has been employed in the Cook restaurant on Central Main Street
until about three weeks ago when she became ill. Her death was unexpected and a
great shock to her friends.
Besides her parents, she leaves
several brothers and sisters, all of the home.
The
remains were moved to the Campbell Funeral Home where services will be
conducted at one o'clock this Thursday afternoon, by the Rev. A. W. Deutsch of
the Bethel Methodist Church, of which the deceased was a member, and burial
will be made Calais Cemetery.
Published in the Great Falls Tribune on Sunday
February 11, 1934 on page 7.
Theo
Dullum, 45, a Great Falls merchant for many years, dropped dead Saturday
morning while on his was to breakfast at the state hospital at Warm Springs,
according to word received by relatives. The body will be brought to
Great Falls and funeral services held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the W. M.
George Chapel. The Rev. Goodwin T. Olson will officiate. Burial
will be in Highland Cemetery.
Death was
attributed to a nervous breakdown from which Mr. Dullum had been suffering for
many months. His condition became worse and on Jan. 17 he was taken to
the state hospital for treatment.
Born at
Brainerd, Minn., May 6, 1888, Mr. Dullum came to this city 23 years ago and
with Warren Davis established the Valley Market, which he operated for more
than 20 years. After Mr. Davis retired from the business, Mr. Dullum
continued to run the place until the spring of 1932. The store was
located at 15 Fourth Street South. After going out of business in 1932,
Mr. Dullum became representative of the Booth Fishery of Seatle and St. Paul
and shipped fish to the local markets.
He was a
member of the Elks, Woodmen of the World and the Kiwanis Club, having been a
charter member of the latter organization.
Surviving
are the widow, Mrs. Emma Dullum, and son, Edward, 11 years old of this city and
his father, a sister and several brothers in Minnesota.
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Melancthon Farnsworth
Source: Monroe County Republican
Woodsfield, Ohio, November 1935
Melancthon Farnsworth was born February 4, 1856, in Monroe
County, Ohio the son of Howard and Nancy Cronin Farnsworth. Mr. Farnsworth died
November 8, 1935, in Ashland, Ohio. He married on September 7, 1873, to Sarah
Jane
Markley. She was born January 13, 1858, in Monroe County and the daughter of
Jacob and Mahala Hupp Markley. Mrs. Farnsworth died June 13, 1894, in Monroe
County.
MONROE CO., OH - OBITUARIES,
Vol. 2 [1935]
John L.B. Latta, 78, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank
Turner of Maple Ave. at midnight Monday, death being due to infirmities. Mr. Latta had been at the home of his
daughter about 18 months. For 27 years prior to that he had been caretaker of
the R.E. Emblem estate in Wheeling, W.VA. Injuries sustained in a fall from a
wall on the above estate was the cause of his coming to Woodsfield for care, as
he had been unable to work since then.
Besides Mrs. Turner he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles Feiber
of Lewisville and one son in the west. The late Dave Latta was a half-brother.
Funeral services were held at the Woodsfield M.E. Church at 2:00
Wednesday, in charge of Rev. Homer Chalfant pastor. Interment in Oaklawn
cemetery.
Source: The Spirit of
Democracy, Thursday, January 2,1936
Duncan Highman, well known resident of Sarahsville, died suddenly when
stricken with a heart attack at the family home, Christmas Eve, Dec.24th, while
the family had gathered and were opening the Christmas presents. Mr. Highman
who was a prominant farmer and sheep raiser, was 72 years old. He was born in
Woodsfield, Monroe County, but had lived most of his life in Noble County. His
parents were Marquis and Mary Snyder Highman.
Surviving are his widow, eight children, S.O. Highman of Sarahsville;
Thurman Highman,of Chicago; Arch Highman of Ashland; Clem Highman , of the
home; Mrs. Mary Bradley and Mrs.Anna Schumate, both of Zanesville, and Miss
Rita Highman, of the home; one sister and two brothers, Sylvester Highman of
Ashland; Mrs. Ella Dougherty of Toronto; Charles Highman ,of Woodsfield,Ohio.
Funeral services were held from the late home Friday afternoon,
December 27 th, at 1:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Orton L. Orr and interment
was in The First Cemetery at Sarahsville.
(Published in The Spirit of Democracy, Thursday, January 2, 1936)
Jacob Burkhart (1893 - August 13, 1935)
J. BURKHART IS FOUND DEAD
WAR VETERAN TAKES OWN LIFE
WITH RIFLE AT BROWN'S GULCH -- Jacob Burkhart,42 year old bachelor veteran of
the World war was found dead in his Brown Gulch cabin late Wednesday, the lower
part of his head shot away by a high
powered rifle.
All indications pointed to
suicide and Acting Coronor Eugene McCarthy said he was satisfied that the
man had killed himself. He apparently had placed the rifle barrel in his
mouth and discharged the weapon.
Burkhart's body was
discovered by a neighbor boy who passed the cabin where the man had lived
alone. Investigating, McCarthy said he found no notes or other evidence
left by the man to indicate that he contemplated suicide. Burkhart's
brother, who lives only a short distance away from the place where the body was
found, said that Jacob had suffered a partial stroke recently and had been
despondent since. Burkhart had been through
several major battles in the World war.
The remains were brought to
theWaggener & Campbell Funeral Home to be prepared for interment.
Source: Wed., 11 Sept. 1935,
Noble County [Ohio] Leader
Mrs. Samuel Leach aged sixty-four
years, passed away at 12:30 Thursday morning at her home on Route 1, following
a several weeks illness. She was a
daughter of David Carpenter and wife of near Calais, and is survived, in
addition to her husband, by the following children: Ellis, Barney, Lloyd, Acel, John and Mrs.
Otto Carpenter, of Route 1, Arch and
William of Belmont County, Mrs. Mancel
Flood, of Batesville, and Mrs. Euclid Floyd of Sarahsville route and several
brothers and sisters.
Following funeral
services at her late home at 10:00 o'clock Saturday morning, the body was taken
to the Calais Cemetery for interment.
Source: Princeton Telegraph,
Princeton, Missouri [date unknown]
Mrs. Loretta Maring, a resident of Mercer and
Putnam Counties for almost half a century, passed away at her home in Lucerne
Tuesday, April 9. She lost her eyesight some twenty years ago but she never let
this affliction make her helpless. She insisted on living alone and performed
her household duties. She performed them so efficient that it was marvelous to
her friends. She kept informed on the current events through her radio.
Loretta Belle Kinkade,
daughter of Joseph and Sarah Kinkade, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, October
18, 1854. She departed this life Tuesday, April 9, 1935, at the age of 80
years, 5 months, and 21 days.
At the age of six years
she came to this country with her parents where they made their home in the
vicinity of Exline, Iowa. At an early age she became a member of the Christian
Church. To this cause she remained faithful to the day of her death. Some
twenty years ago she had the misfortune to lose her eyesight. Although burdened
with this affliction she never complained.
In the year 1869 she was
united in marriage to Ford Maring who preceded her in death seven years ago.
They also made their home near Exline where they resided several years. In 1880
they moved with their family to a farm near Lucerne, Missouri, after moving to
Lucerne which was their home.
To this union seven
children were born: Lawrence Ford Maring who died at the age of four months;
John N. Maring of near Centerville, Iowa; Charles Maring of Wichita, Kansas;
Mrs. Laura Hickman, Mrs. Florence Snyder, Fred Maring, and Thomas Maring, all
living in the vicinity of Lucerne. She leaves to mourn her passing 6 children,
2 sisters, Mrs. Jennie Wales and Mrs. Kate Maring; one brother, Charles
Kinkade; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; and a host of loving
friends.
Funeral services were
held at the Lucerne Christian Church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. C.
E. Nichols of Princeton. Internment was at the Ravanna Cemetery.
Source: Noble County Leader,
Caldwell, Ohio; Wed., 17 July 1935
Allen Devoe, aged
seventy years, passed away Saturday evening at his home in Lewisville,
following an extended illness. Surviving him are his wife, formerly Etta
Carpenter, of near Stafford, a daughter, Lyria, and a son Charles of
Lewisville.
Funeral services were
conducted at the home at two o'clock by Rev. Vice and the body laid at rest in
the mausoleum in Oak Lawn cemetery at Woodsfield.
Source: newspaper clipping, name
not given; Tuesday, September 3, 1935
Friend Staley, 50, of
Porters Falls, Wetzel County, was instantly killed at 3:30 o'clock Monday
afternoon in the No. 1 tunnel on the Short Line division of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad near Porter Falls. He is
believed to have set down on the track to rest, about twenty feet from the
entrance, unaware of the approach of a freight train.
Staley was struck and the first
intimation the crew had of the accident was the discovery of the body by men on
the rear caboose as the train cleared the mangled body. The train was at once stopped and the
accident reported, while the remains were removed to the Wharton funeral home
at New Martinsville, pending completion of funeral arrangements.
Staley was a native of
Wetzel county and was for 36 years an employee of the Manufacturers Light &
Heat company compressing station at Porters Falls, working in the capacity of
second engineer. He was married and
leaves a family, two sons being employed in the Weirton mills. The formal inquest will be held today. One foot was severed, leg bones badly mangled
and the head crushed.
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H. P. Gillespie
Source: Newspaper clipping, Issue: 1936
Dr. H. P. Gillespie, aged 69 years, passed away at his
home on north main street at 9:00 o clock Wednesday morning, He had been in
failing health for some time but was able to be out in an automobile on
Tuesday. He suffered a heart attack on Wednesday morning which resulted in his
death.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. A. R.
Burkhart, of Eastern Avenue and two sons, Dr. Myron Gillespie of North Main
Street and Dr. Emerson Gillespie of Canton, Ohio; five grandchildren; two
brothers Reverend Hugh Gillespie of Cincinnati, and T. T. Gillespie of
Woodsfield Route 4; and three sisters, Mrs. R. V. Boyd of Newark, Ohio; Mrs. W.
A. Cronin of Paul Street and Mrs. Charles R. Norris of Woodsfield Route 4, a
number of other relatives also survive.
Dr. Gillespie was a highly respected citizen of Woodsfield
having resided here for the past several years. Through this profession he
contacted many people thereby making scores of friends who are saddened to
learn of his death.
The body was removed to the Bauer, Willison & Turner
funeral home where it was prepared for burial and on Wednesday evening was
returned to the family home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 o clock
Friday afternoon at the home in charge of Reverend Henry Fox, pastor of St.
Paul s Evangelical Church, and burial will be made in Oaklawn cemetery.
Dr. Gillespie came to Woodsfield from Lebanon about twenty
years ago, and in both communities was a very successful physician, due not
only to natural ability, but the close application to his profession.
Word
has been received here of the death of Andrew Burkhart, 74, and well known resident of Seneca township, which
occurred on Wednesday morning of last week at the State Hospital, Athens, in
which institution he has been confined for about two weeks prior to his death.
He
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Schwallie, of Lewisville Route 4,
with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Lou Teufel of Wheeling, WV; and one sister,
Mrs. Mary Weisend of Lewisville, Route 4.
The
remains were returned to Monroe County, where funeral services were held and
burial made near Lewisville, Route 4.
Obituary
for Anton P. Burkhart (May 26, 1861 March 17, 1936)
Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Thursday, 5 Nov. 1936
QUAKER CITY--Nov. 5, Funeral services for Mrs.
Mary Carpenter, 88, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home near
Batesville, south of here, with Rev. A. A. Gilmore, of the Flushing M. E.
Church in charge. Interment will be in
Calais Cemetery.
Mrs. Carpenter died early Wednesday morning
at the home. She was a daughter of
Gillespie and Seville Carpenter and was born in Monroe County where she spent
the greater part of her life. Her
husband, James Carpenter, died March 9, 1915.
She was a member of the Calais M. E. Church.
Nine children survive, as follows: Elizabeth Carpenter, Vincent Carpenter,
Angeline Carpenter, Calvin Carpenter,
Mrs. Addie Starr, Mrs. Maude Leach and Hallie Carpenter. One brother Henry Carpenter, also survives.
Alvin Barker, son of Moses and Sally Barker,
whose death occured at 3:00 o'clock on Wednesday morning. Aug. 12, 1936 at his
home near West Union, was born May 26, 1847, aged 89 years, 2 months and 17
days and was the last of a family of 12 children. He was united in marriage to
Mary Truax on Apr. 8, 1868. To this union were born two sons and four
daughters. After his wife's death in 1883 he was united in marriage to Sarah Norman
Metz on Oct. 30, 1884. To this union one daughter was born. Surviving are his
wife, Sarah, two sons, Charles D. Barker, of Sardis, and A.E. Barker of Long
Island, N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Lucinda Conley of Ashtabula, O., Mrs. Mary
Jane Hoskins of Quaker City; and Mrs. Olive Wood of Sardis; two daughters
preceded him in death. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren and 21
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 14, at 1:00
o'clock at the church of Christ at West Union with Evangelist H. E. Taylor
conducting the services. burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Mr. Barker obeyed the gospel at an early age
and remained a faithful Christian until death.
Provided by Karen Rouse
Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Monday, 25 May 1936
The death of Mrs. Sarah
E. Miller, aged 74, occurred Friday evening at 8:35 o'clock at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Jennie McElroy, on the Barnesville-Somerton pike. The deceased was
born May 12, 1862, near Calais, the daughter of Randolph and Jane Carpenter.
She spent the greater part of her life in Monroe County, moving to Barnesville
15 years ago, and eight years ago Mr. and Mrs. Miller moved to a home on the
Somerton pike. She was united in marriage to Josiah Miller April 24, 1880, who
preceded her in death May 22, 1934, and since his death she has resided with
her daughter. Mrs. Miller was a women of many fine qualities and will be
greatly missed by her family and a wide circle of friends. She leaves six daughters and a son,
Mrs. Jennie McElroy and Mrs. Lila Thornberry of Barnesville, Mrs. Clara Young
and Mrs. Lucy Young, Lewisville; Mrs. Blanche Friday, Cleveland; Mrs. Marie Sample,
of Sawyerwood, and Fred Miller, of Bucyrus; three sisters and a brother, Mrs.
Mary L. Bunting, Lewisville R.D.; Mrs. Maggie Kerr, Newark; Mrs. Viola
Bristler, Steubenville, and Orris Carpenter, of Lewisville R. D.; also 24
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Besides her husband she was
preceded in death by two daughters.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at McElroy home conducted by
Rev. A. W. Deutsch, pastor of the Main Street M. E. Church. Interment was made
in Southern Cemetery.
Yoho, William Eugene Yoho
Source: Wheeling News Register, Monday, September 14, 1936
Yoho, William Eugene , 89, well-known Ohio county farmer and a resident of Peter's Run road for the past 44 years, succumbed to an illness of five months duration at 6:08 o'clock, Sunday evening, at his home. Mr. Yoho was born in Monroe county, Ohio, August 13, 1847, a son of Jacob and Christina Stein Yoho. He came to Ohio county nearly half a century ago and had engaged in farming up until the time of his illness. His wife, Sarah E. Smith Yoho preceded him in death 12 years ago.
Surviving are three sons, five daughters, two half-brothers, three half-sisters, 28 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren. The body was removed to the Crider funeral home where services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. A. Coleman Brown, pastor of the Elm Grove Methodist church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Stone Church cemetery.
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Source: The Monroe County Beacon,
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, February 25, 1937
Mrs. Lucille Heft, aged 24 years, and wife of Francis Heft
of Lewisville, Ohio passed away at her home about 4:30 Monday morning, February
22, 1937. Mrs. Heft gave birth to a
daughter on Friday, February 12, 1937, and a few days later suffered an attack
of scarlet fever which resulted in her death.
Surviving are her husband, the infant daughter named Joan
Lucille Heft and one son Paul Heft, aged three years. Her father Royden Harper,
of Lewisville, Route 2, also survives in addition to the following sisters and
brothers: Phyllis Harper, who resides with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James
Harper of near Malaga, Ohio; Lloyd Harper of Smithville, Ohio; Vivian and Ray
of Lewisville, Route 2; and Virgil of St. Clairsville, Ohio. Many other
relatives also survive.
Private funeral services were held at the home at 9 a.m.
Tuesday in charge of Reverend Robert Johnson, pastor of the Lewisville
Evangelical Church. Burial was made in Friendship cemetery at Lewisville.
Mrs. Heft was well known in the Lewisville community and had
made for herself scores of friends who are deeply grieved to learn of her
death. She will be sadly missed not only in the home with by all who knew her.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Enos W. Brownfield
Source: The Monroe County Republican,
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, November 25, 1937
Funeral services for Enos W. Brownfield, 86, a native of
Monroe County, Ohio and who lived until 1919 in the Calais community, were held
Thursday morning at the home of his son John Brownfield in Noble County, Ohio.
He is survived by 12 children: Mrs. Mary E. Carpenter, of
near Quaker City, Ohio; Mrs. Edna Long of Batesville, Ohio; James E. Brownfield
of
Batesville; Ben Brownfield of Zanesville, Ohio; Charles and John of near Quaker
City; Chris of Columbus, Ohio; Dan Brownfield and Mrs. Rosa Rudolph of near
Quaker City; Mrs. Anna Roe and Cecil Brownfield of Zanesville, and Lena
Brownfield of Chicago. Also surviving is one sister, Sarah Brownfield of
Columbus.
Mr. Brownfield was a fine citizen and his death is mourned
by many friends and neighbors, especially of the older generation.
The
death of Mr. Simon Burkhart, 71, a well known resident of West South Street, occurred
in his home Friday night, after being confined to his bed a few days. He had been in failing health for quite a
while, but his death came unexpectedly.
The
deceased was a native of Monroe County and for many years was a farmer in the
Miltonsburg community. About one year
ago he retired and located in Barnesville.
Besides his wife, Thresa Burkhart, he is survived by three children:
Raymond Burkhart, Lewisville; Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Burkhart in the home;
one sister, Woodsfield.
The
body, in charge of the Steele Funeral directors, was prepared for burial and funeral service
was conducted in the Church of the Assumption Monday morning at nine o'clock,
Father Carney officiating. Interment was
made at Miltonsburg.
Source: Unknown newspaper (see 2nd obituary below)
Hazel J. Leach, daughter
of Homer and Martha Gregg Powell, was born Feb. 19, 1907, departed this life
April 10, 1937, aged 30 years, one month and 21 days. She was united in marriage June 9, 1928, to
Arch Leach. To this union was born five
children: Homer Rex, 8; Arch Neil, 7;
Gervis Rollens, 5; Florence Carol, 3; and Barbara Jean, one month and 19 days;
who are left without a mother at a very young and tender age. The father and young husband is left to miss
his kind, loving and devoted help mate.
Her father and mother and one sister are also left. So sadly bereaved that human words of
sympathy cannot ease their aching hearts.
Three brothers and one sister have gone on before her to the home beyond
the skies. Hazel s home, husband and
children were her first thought. She
sacrificed her sweet young life for all.
If she had lived her allotted three score years and ten she could have
done no nobler. She has done what she
could. The Master will say well done,
Hazel.
Dearest Hazel thou
has left us,
And our loss we
deeply feel,
But tis God that
hast bereft us
He will all our
sorrows heal;
For in heaven we hope
to meet thee,
Where no farewell
tears are shed.
CARD OF THANKS
We also take this means
of thanking all our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us at the time
of our bereavement. Also thanking the
singers and Rev. Walters for words of comfort and Mr. Eberly for the way he
conducted services, and all those who sent flowers.
HUSBAND,
FATHER,
MOTHER
and SISTER.
Hazel Leach nee Powell (2nd obit)
Source: Noble County [Caldwell,
Ohio] Leader; Wednesday, 21 April 1937
The death of Hazel, aged thirty
years, wife of Arch Leach, of Quaker City, occurred Saturday, April 10, near
McConnelsville, following an illness. The body was brought to the home of her
parents, Homer Powell and wife, near Batesville, where funeral services were
held Monday with interment in Beaver Cemetery near Batesville. Surviving, in
addition to her immediate family and parents, is one sister, Mrs. Cleve
Carpenter, of near Quaker City route.
Muhlbach, Catharine Muhlbach nee
Schneider
Source Newsclipping From the Andrew Christman Scrapbook Collection
Muhlbach, Catharine
Schneider, aged 84 years, 11 months and 18 days, was born at Malaga, Ohio,
August 6, 1852; the oldest child of George and Elizabeth Fleahman Schneider,
and departed this life July 24, 1937, at her home at Lower Salem. She moved
with her parents to Neuhart Ridge, where she spent her younger days. She was united in marriage with Theodore
Muhlbach of near Harrietsville, March 28, 1888. They went to Batesville,
Jackson County, Virginia, and lived on a farm there for fifteen years, then
they moved to Lower Salem, Ohio, where she spent the remainder of her life.
Her husband preceded her in
death seventeen years ago. Two sisters
and one brother survive; Louise Hoff, of Antioch; Anna Christman, of
Woodsfield, and John Schneider, of Woodsfield, Route 1. Three brothers and one
sister preceded her in death; George, Fred, and Henry Schneider and Margaret
McMahon. She was confirmed in the
Evangelical Church of Woodsfield, and never joined any other church.
Funeral services were
conducted at her home, at Lower Salem, July 27, 1937, by W. W. McClure, of
Marietta Minister and undertaker. Interment was made in the Universalist
Cemetery, near Lower Salem.
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Andrew Brubach
Source: The Spirit of Democracy,
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, 1938
Accident Fatal To Andrew Brubach: brother of local men
killed by freight train: Andrew Brubach of Conneautville, Pa., formerly of
Woodsfield and brother to S. S. Brubach and Charles Brubach of Woodsfield was
killed Friday when his car was hit by a freight train.
Surviving are his wife and five children, also five
brothers, S. S. Brubach and Charles Brubach of Woodsfield; George Brubach of
Lewisville; O. B. Brubach of Summerfield and Ed Brubach of Canton.
Funeral services were held at Conneautville Monday. Those
attending the funeral from here were S. S. Brubach and Ben Brubach of
Woodsfield; George Brubach of Lewisville; O. B. Brubach and son Clarence of
Summerfield.
Mr. Brubach was a son of the late Jacob Brubach and operated
a blacksmith shop where the Mowder & Zerger garage is now located on
Sycamore Street, several years ago.
Lawrence Ackerman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, August 18, 1938
Lawrence Ackerman, age 12, was accidentally struck by an
automobile driven by Arnold Schwall of Woodsfield last Tuesday afternoon. The
accident occurred one mile east of Lewisville on the Lewisville-Woodsfield
road. Lawrence suffered a fractured skull and crushed chest when he struck the
pavement.
Lawrence was coming toward Woodsfield with his little wagon.
When he came to the driveway of a filling station, Mr. Schwall approached him
from the rear and blew his horn. Instead of turning off the main highway into
the driveway to let Mr. Schwall pass, Lawrence turned directly across the
pavement in front of the car. It is believed that he thought Mr. Schwall wanted
to drive into the driveway of the filling station and turned across the
pavement to get out of the way.
Lawrence was removed to a Barnesville hospital where he died
early Thursday morning.
Since the death of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ackerman,
he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weber, one mile east of Lewisville.
Mabel Ackerman of Woodsfield is a sister of Lawrence.
Source: Newspaper clipping, Monroe County
Ohio, April 1938
John B. McMahon, aged 72
years, highly respected resident of West of Woodsfield, passed away at his home
Tuesday evening [correct is 12 April 1938] following a two weeks' illness.
He is survived by two sons,
William of the home and Albert of Adena, Ohio. Many more distant relatives and
scores of friends also mourn his departure.
Funeral services will be
held at 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon at the late home in charge of Minister J.
V. A. Traylor, pastor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. Burial will be made
beside his wife in Oaklawn cemetery.
Mr. McMahon was a fine
citizen and his death is a personal loss to many friends, as well as to his
near relatives.
Caroline Rhines nee Kahrig
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated Thursday, April 7,
1938
Mrs. Caroline Rhines, age 67, passed away at 12:00 o clock
noon, Wednesday, at her home near West Marietta Street, Woodsfield, Ohio
following a week's illness. She was the widow of Phillip Rhines, who died four
years ago.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Gus Kilburn and Mrs. Henry
Kilburn, of Monroefield, and Mrs. Freda Weir, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; two
brothers, Fred Kahrig, of Woodsfield, and Philip Kahrig, of near Lewisville,
and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the M. E. Church, Friday
afternoon, at 2:00 o clock with the Reverend A. R. Brown officiating.
Burial will be made in Oaklawn cemetery.
Mary Lorena Sims nee
Christman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated
Monday, June 6, 1938
On September 30, 1900, an
angel from heaven delivered a bright little babe to the home of Mr. and Mrs.
William Thomas Christman, of Woodsfield, Ohio. This babe, their only daughter,
was named Mary Lorena. On Tuesday morning, May 17, 1938, God again sent an
angel to visit us, this time the angel of Death, who slipped his hand in hers
and led her through the dark Valley of Death to again resume her work in
Heaven.

When she was a small child, she became a member of the First
Presbyterian Church. She was married to Pearl E. Sims on June 18, 1916. Five
children were born to this union. She leaves to mourn her departure her
husband, children Gerald, Ruth, Vera, Edna, Mary Jean, her mother and father,
two brothers, Arthur and Walter, and a host of other relatives and friends.
From the beginning of her
lengthy illness until her death she was never heard to complain. Until the end
her faith in her God was unshaken. Our loving hands and faithful service of our
doctors could not help her suffering, so God called her home to a land where
pain and sorrow are unknown.
The body was brought to the
Bauer, Willison & Turner Funeral Home and returned to the family home, Tuesday
evening. Funeral services were held in charge of Rev. Harry Bates of the Free
Methodist Church, at the home of her parents on South High Street on Thursday
afternoon at 2:00 o clock at the home. Her body was laid to rest in OakLawn
Cemetery, where she will await that day when God shall call all men before his
throne on High.
I cannot say, and I will not say
That she is dead - she is just away!
With a cherry smile, and a wave of the hand,
She has wandered into a better land.
And left us dreaming how very fair
It neets must be, since she lingers there.
And you - O you, who the mildest yearn
For the old-time sleep and the glad return -
Think of her faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here;
Think of her still as the same, I say:
She is not dead - she is just away.
Catherine
Anna Mayfield - nee Duffy
Source: OBITUARIES OF MONROE
COUNTY, OHIO, Vol 2, p 22
Catherine Anna Duffy was
born June 28, 1883 near Antioch, and passed away November 13, 1938, at her home
in Antioch. She was the only child of
John M. and Harriet Davidson Duffy.
She united with the M.E.
Church at seventeen years of age and lived a life worthy of imitation, was
active in church work as long as health permitted.
She was married on March
11, 1900, to B. O. Mayfield. To this
happy union two daughters and one son were born: Mrs. Love Fisher, Mrs. Josie Dougherty and
John Mayfield.
Mrs. Mayfield is survived
by her husband, two daughters, one son and four grandchildren, Ruth and Phyllis
Dougherty and Dorothy and Betty Fisher, and a host of friends and so closes the
earthly career of a good woman.
A good name is rather to
be chosen than great riches and loving favors rather than silver and gold.
Funeral services were
held on Tuesday afternoon, November 15th, in the M.E. Church in charge of Rev.
J.L. Baker, of Fairview, formerly of Antioch, and Rev. L.K. Adams, of
Antioch. Burial was in the Antioch
cemetery.
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Marguerite Brubach (nee Matz)
Source: Newspaper clipping, August 1939
Mrs. Marguerite Brubach, nee Matz, was born February 15,
1852, at Ober-Schlattersbach, Rhein - Pfaltz Byron, Germany, the daughter of
Peter and Eva Matz. She died August 21, 1939, at the age of 87.
She was baptized and confirmed in Germany. At the age of 17,
she made the trip from Germany to this country alone, settling in Woodsfield,
Ohio. She was united in marriage with Karl Brubach on January 30, 1873. In
1923, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Their union was blessed
with two children: Henry Brubach and Mrs. Minnie Claus, of Lewisville. She was
preceded in death by the son, Henry, who died the twelfth of September 1928;
and her husband on the 21st of October 1933.
She is mourned by her two sisters: Mrs. Mary Stauch and Mrs.
Eva Hettig; by four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild, besides many other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Minnie Claus, and at St. John s Evangelical and Reformed Church, (Middle
Church) Wednesday afternoon, August 23. The interment was at St. John s
cemetery. Rev. William R. Walch officiated.
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated January 30, 1939
William Thomas Christman,
aged 66, passed away at his home in south Woodsfield, Sunday morning. He
had been ill since August. Mr. Christman was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Christman.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Minnie Smith Christman, two sons, Walter, of the home, and Arthur Christman, of
Woodsfield, and several grandchildren.  One brother, Henry Christman, of Woodsfield,
R. 3, and one sister, Mrs. Barbara Diehl, of Clinton, Missouri, also survive.
The body was brought to the
Bauer, Willison & Turner Funeral Home and returned to the late home, Sunday
evening.
Funeral services will be
held at the late home, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with Rev. Harry
bates, of Sugar Creek, Ohio, former pastor of the Woodsfield F. M. church,
officiating. Burial will be made in OakLawn cemetery.
Source: Noble County Leader,
Caldwell, Ohio; Thursday, 28 December 1939
Tony Carpenter, aged fifty years, World War
veteran and a lifelong resident of Calais, died Saturday evening at University
Hospital in Columbus, following a several weeks illness from tularemia (rabbit
fever). The body was brought to the Brubach Funeral Home and prepared for
burial and later removed to his late home. Funeral services were held at 1:30
Tuesday afternoon in the Calais Methodist Church and interment was made in the
Calais Cemetery. Surviving the deceased are his widow, formerly Hazel Taylor,
two sons, Virgil and Berle, and a daughter, Irene, of the home, and one sister,
Mrs. Della Buntin, of Calais.
Source: from the Florence Wilson scrapbooks at the Barnesville, Ohio,
Library; July, 1939
The death of Mrs. John W.
Bunting highly esteemed Highland Ave. resident occurred at her home early
Tuesday morning following an illness of several weeks.
Lucetta Morris Bunting, a
daughter of Thomas and Caroline Morris was born Feb. 11, 1872 in Monroe County
where she lived in early life. She had been a lifelong member of the Church of
Christ and was zealous in her belief. Besides her husband, she is survived by
ten children; Wilburt Bunting in the home; Elmer, Roy, Lawrence and Thomas
Bunting, Mrs. Rose Huntsman, Mrs. Hazel Carpenter, Mrs. Maggie McCort,
Barnesville; Mrs. Angie Butler, Flushing; Mrs. Sylvia Pierce, Cleveland. She
also leaves the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Miley Carpenter and Mrs.
Dianne Morris, Calais; Mrs. Henry Ullom, Lewisville; Mrs. Garfield Drake,
Olivett; John and Adolph Morris, Lewisville, Grover Morris, Lilly Chapel; Alva
and Dory Morris, Fly.
Funeral services Thursday
afternoon in East Main Street Church of Christ at 2:30 conducted by Evangelist
Johnson of Marietta. Burial will be made in Southern Cemetery in charge of
Campbell Funeral directors.
Schneider, John J. Schneider
Source Newsclipping From the Andrew Christman Scrapbook Collection July 19, 1939 This date was penciled in the
clipping
Schneider, John J., aged 74
years, died suddenly at his home near Antioch about 12:00 o'clock noon
Wednesday.
He is survived by his wife;
two sons, Homer and George, of Woodsfield; and two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence
Marple of Woodsfield, and another daughter of the home, besides many more
distant relatives and friends including two sisters, Mrs. Henry Hoff, of
Antioch, and Mrs. Andrew Christman of Woodsfield.
He was a member of the St.
Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church. Short funeral services will be
held at the late home at 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon followed by final rites
at the Neuhart Baptist Church. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Source: Noble County Leader,
Caldwell, Ohio; Thursday, 21 September 1939
Funeral services for
Henry Carpenter, aged seventy-four years, lifelong resident of Calais, were
held Monday of last week in the Methodist Church and interment was made in the
Calais Cemetery. Deceased was the son of Gillespie and Elizabeth Carpenter and
his death occurred Saturday afternoon at the home of his son, Jacob, of Quaker
City route. Four sons survive, in addition to a number of relatives.
John J. Schneider
July 19, 1939 This date was penciled in the clipping
John J. Schneider, aged 74 years, died suddenly at his home near Antioch
about 1:00 o'clock noon Wednesday.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Homer and George, of Woodsfield; and tow
daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Marple, of Woodsfield, and another daughter of the
home, besides many more distant relatives and friends including two sisters,
Mrs. Henry Hoff, of Antioch and Mrs Andrew Christman of Woodsfield.
He was a member of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Short funeral services will be held at the late home at 2:00 o'clock Friday
afternoon followed by final rites at the Neuhart Baptist Church, Burial will be
made in the church cemetery.
Source: The Cortland [Nebraska]
News; Thursday, 2 Mar 1939, p-1
William Schell was born
December 22, 1859, in Miltenburg, Ohio. He came to Nebraska with his parents in
1872. He was married to Emma Wolters in 1902. To this union were born four
daughters and four sons.
He passed away February
23, 1939 in a Beatrice hospital after a short illness. He was the last in his
family to answer the final summons. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon
at the Congregational church, conducted by Rev. McKenzie, followed by interment
in the Princeton cemetery, where he was laid to rest beside his wife and
daughter. The funeral arrangements were in charge of the Mincks Mortuary of
Beatrice.
CARD OF THANKS
We hereby express our
sincere thanks to our many kind neighbors and friends, for their kindness and
sympathy received during the illness and death of our father.
The Schell Family
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Fred Norris
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, 1940
Fred Norris, aged 53, of Jackson Ridge, died Tuesday afternoon
at 3:15 o clock in North Wheeling Hospital, where he had been receiving
treatment since Thursday, August 15th, when he fell upon a scythe while
sharpening it, being severely cut. He had undergone several blood transfusions.
Mr. Norris was a lifelong resident of Monroe County and had
a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marie Hawkins Norris and the
following children: Mrs. Helen Ellis and James Norris, of Detroit, Michigan;
Mrs. Wilma Byers of Martins Ferry; Luther Norris, of Columbus; Margaret and
Ray, of the home. Two brothers, Walter and Clarence Norris, and his father,
Isaac Norris, all of Woodsfield Route 4, also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00
o clock at the Neuhart Ridge Baptist Church with burial in the Church cemetery.
Belle Hoskinson, mother of Mrs. Okey Slider of Sardis, Ohio, was born near Sardis and
passed away quietly at Homeworth, Ohio, on Wednesday morning, February 21, at
11:40 a.m. She had been in failing
health for several years and bedfast for the last two weeks. The body arrived at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Okey Slider at Sardis on Friday, February 23rd. Funeral
services were held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Sardis Methodist Church, State
Route 7, Sardis. Burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. She is survived by the following
children: Mrs. Albert Jennie, Homeworth, Ohio, Mrs. Harry Slider, Paden City, W. Va., Mrs. Okey Bowen, Fly, Mrs. Ben Christopher, Alliance, Ohio, Mrs. Chas.
Martin, North Benton, Ohio, Mr. A.
R. Hoskinson of North [line appears to be missing] Hoskinson, Paden City, Mr.
Charles Hoskinson of New Matamoras, Ohio, Mr. E. D. Hoskinson, Ambridge, Pa.,
Mr. J. W. Hoskinson, Crooksville, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband twenty-six years ago, and one
daughter one year ago. She is also
survived by forty-four grandchildren, and twenty-seven great grandchildren and
two brothers, Mr. William Cooley of
New Matamoras and Mr. Daniel Cooley of Paden City, W. Va., Composed by Charles Gardner, a grandchild.
Forrest B. Mobberly and Mary Margaret Dillon Mobberly,
nee Dillon
Spirit of Democracy. (April 4, 1940):
"Two Killed in Auto Accident near
Newark, Ohio Mr. & Mrs. Forrest
Mobberly succumb after accident. Mrs. Forrest
Mobberly, daughter of Duncan Dillon of S. Main Street was instantly killed in
an auto accident Wednesday. Her husband,
son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Milton Mobberly died Wednesday night in a Newark
hospital having been critically injured in the wreck.
Mr. & Mrs. Mobberly together with Donald
Calville, the driver, and Miss Ruth Stallings and Mrs. Vincent Mascarilli, all
of Steubenville, were enroute to Columbus when the accident occurred. It is stated that their car skidded on
slippery pavement and collided with a truck, near Kirkersville, about 15 miles
south of Newark.
Mr. & Mrs. Mobberly are survived by two
children, in addition to many relatives in Woodsfield and Graysville
communities. Mrs. Mobberly was 42. (She was really 44 at the time of accident.)
The body of Mrs. Mobberly was brought to the
home of her father this Thursday morning and the body of her husband will be
brought to the Dillon home this afternoon.
No funeral arrangements have been made at this time.
Double Funeral Held
Double funeral services held for Mr. &
Mrs. Mobberly, victims in an auto accident were held Saturday afternoon. Short services were held a thte home of Mrs.
Mobberly's father, Duncan Dillon of S. Main Street at 2:00 and were followed by
final rites at the Methodist Church with Rev. Mr. Rogers of Weirton, W.Va. as
the principal officiating minister.
Burial was made in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Weirton.
Mr. & Mrs. Mobberly are survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Paul Gilmore of Springboro and Miss Bernadine of the home.
Surviving Mrs. Mobberly besides her father
Duncan Dillon, are brothers Lawrence or Woodsfield and Guy of
Stuebenville. Surviving Mr. Mobberly,
who was the son of late Mr. & Mrs. Milton Mobberly of Graysville, are the
following brothers and sisters, Mrs. B. L. Allen, of Independence, Kansas, Mrs.
J. W. Allen of Woodsfield, Ohio, Mrs. W. R. Coss, Mrs. Harry Scott, J. Foster
Mobberly of Zanesville an Errett Mobberly of Graysville.
In response to my question, "How did it
happen that none of the kids were along?" Brenda Eva Reilley Hunsberger,
the source of this article, wrote, "My grandmother, who was their
daughter, was married with 3 children of her own. My grandmother was 24 when they died and her
sister, Bernadeen, was 14. My
grandmother took Bernadeen in after their deaths and finished raising her until
she was an adult." In a later
e-mail message Brenda wrote, My mom told me that the driver of the car hit the
truck because the truck had run a stop sign and that it was a Coca-Cola truck.
Thomas
Prall Lendon, for many years a resident of the Morristown-Flushing district,
died Friday (June 14, 1940 ) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Everett Wilson of near
Morristown. The funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wilson home. Rev. Charles Gray of
the Henrysburg Methodist church conducted the services. Sells, of Henrysburg, was in charge.
Interment was made in St. Clairsville. Mr.
Lendon was the son of Thomas and Amy (Seibert ) Lendon, his father being a
native of Ireland. He was born on March
2, 1858 in Washington, Pa. Those bereaved by his death are four daughters, Mrs. George
Ward of Columbus, Mrs. Jack Brenza of Cleveland, Mrs. Ross Diday of Bellaire
and Mrs .Everett Wilson, three sons, Raymond, Wilbur, and Leonard, all of
Flushing. Two sisters Mrs. Rose Landers
of Armstrong Mills and Mrs. Margaret Hendershot of Beallsville, one brother,
Hudson Lendon of Glencoe. Buried in: St.
Clairsville Cemetery -- Buried on Tuesday because of bad weather.
Mary Mabel Mobley nee
Pfeiffer
Mrs. Mary Mabel Mobley, 63,
wife of Vincent Mobley, died at her home in Fulton Sunday night following an
extended illness. She was born in Monroe
county, October 17,1877, the daughter of Adam and Hannah Jane Pfeiffer and was
married to Mr, Mobley at Marietta on Nov, 28, 1894. The family had lived in
Fulton for 16 years, moving there from Bedford.
She was a member of the Fulton Methodist church and the Pythian Sisters.
Surviving are four children,
Addel Mobley, at home, and Mrs. Calvin Buell, of Fulton, and Mrs. Charles
Forsley and Dewey F. Mobley, both of Marietta. a foster son, Charles Swartz, of
Fulton. two sisters,Mrs. James Gordon (Jordan) of West Virginia,and Mrs.Emma
Pfeiffer Briggs of Arkansas, and four brothers, Frank and Arthur of West
Virginia, Lewis Pfeiffer, of Sabina, and Joseph Pfeiffer of Marietta.
Funeral services were held
at the Methodist church in Fulton Wednesday afternoon. Burial was made in the
Fulton cemetery, (1940)
Jeffersonian Quaker City, Oh, Feb 12, 1940
Roland J Danford, 86, resident of the Bates Hill community in Noble county for 63
years, died Monday at 3 a.m. at his home one half mile south of
Salesville. He has been ill of heart trouble for several months. The deceased was born in Noble County on
April 10, 1854, and was the last of a family of 11 children. He was
united in marriage on Sept 2, 1875 to Miss Nancy Wilson who survives and to
this union seven children were born.
Surviving are the following children,
Mrs Charles Ruby, Mrs John Groves, Mrs Clyde Stallings and Mrs Grover
Stallings, Salesville R.D., Mrs Homer Rich, Quaker City R.D., Garfield Danford,
Caldwell R.D. 4 and Mrs Thoburn Britton, Quaker City, RD.
Brief funeral services will be held Wednesday
at noon at the home and additional rites will be conducted upon arrival at
Quaker City Methodist church by the pastor, Rev Mr Warner. Interment will
be made in the Friends cemetery.
Source: OBITUARIES OF MONROE
COUNTY, OHIO, compiled by Kathy Schafer Romick, page 62
Minnie Marty Harrison,
daughter of Randolph and Mary Kurtzman Marty, was born January 21, 1868, and
passed away in the Wetzel County Hospital at New Martinsville, at 2:30 o'clock
on June 8, 1940, at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 17 days.
In 1896 she was united in
marriage to George Harrison. To this
union were born a son and a daughter.
She was a member of the
Mt. Union United Brethern Church, having always lived a devoted unselfish life
and was loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her
husband; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Heslop of Paden City; a son, Harry, of
Wheeling; six grandchildren; four sisters and six brothers; Mrs. Henry Tubaugh,
Sardis; Mrs. Mary Butler, Clarington; Mrs. Clara English and Mrs. Ella Warrick,
Barnesville; William, Albert, Julius and Jacob Marty, Bridgeport; Rev. R. A.
Marty, Minerva, Ohio; Wesley Marty, Hannibal, and a large number of other
relatives and friends.
On Monday, June 10th, short
funeral services were held in the home with final rites at Mt. Vernon church in
charge of Rev. Dangel and Rev. Heinlein.
Interment was made in the cemetery there.
Published
in the Cannelton Telegram on March 1, 1940
Sylvester
D. Morris dies Thursday
Sylvester
David Morris passed away at his home near Newtonville, Thursday morning,
February 29 at 3:00 AM following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered
Saturday afternoon. The deceased was
born in Perry County, near Ranger, December 12, 1878, the oldest son of George
and Elizabeth Pannett Morris. He had attained the age of 62 years, 2
months and 17 days. He had spent most of his life in this county, more
than thirty years he resided in Tell City. About a year ago he moved to
his farm near Newtonville because ill health compelled him to leave the
factories, but to no avail as he has been ill most of the past year.
Mr.
Morris is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna May Morris; his daughter, Mrs. Omer
Patmore, this city; a son, George Morris of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; seven
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Cox
of Tell City, Mrs. Walter Rowley of Indianapolis, Mrs. Charles Thrasher of
Owensboro, Ky; three brothers, Henry Morris of near Dale, James and John of
Owensboro, Ky.
Mr.
Morris has been a frequent visitor here and has made many friends who will
regret to hear of his death. Funeral services will be held at the Huber
funeral home, Saturday afternoon, with continued services at the Deer Creek
Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
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Margaret E. Claus (nee Hoff)
Source: Newspaper clipping of February 1941
Life is a drop from the river,
That rises in mist o er the lea,
A moment in space of quiver,
Then falls on the breast of the sea,
It was- It is-now gone forever,
Yet lives through eternity.

Margarite E. Hoff Claus, the eldest daughter of Frederic and
Margarite Zimmerle Hoff, was born on May 7, 1861, in Washington County, near
Lebanon, Ohio.
She was united in marriage with Charles Claus, on June 14,
1883, who was her companion through 58 years of married life.
She leaves to mourn her sad departure her aged
companion; two children, Oswald A. Claus, of Pittsburg; and Bertha Reich, of
Miltonsburg, Ohio; the following grandchildren, Mrs. Charlotte Brown and Miss
Mildred Claus of Longview, Texas; Arthur Reich, of Miltonsburg and Vernon Reich
of Lewisville; four great grandchildren, Richard and Charles Brown and Alice
and Janet Reich
. The following sisters and brother survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, of
Miltonsburg; Mrs. Mary Zerger, of Woodsfield, and Fred W. Hoff, of Alliance,
Ohio, also five nieces and four nephews.
The deceased was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed
Church, being baptized and confirmed at an early age. She was also a member of
the Senior Women s Union of the local Church. She led a consistent Christian
life and was ready to go when God called her home. She was a kind and loving
Mother and was loved and respected by all who knew her. All that could be done
was done with kind and willing hands but to no avail; but Mother is in heaven
and if we live for our God we shall meet her in her eternal home never more to
part.
Brief funeral services were held at the family home, Monday
afternoon at 2:00 o clock, followed by additional services at St. Paul s
Evangelical and Reformed Church, with the Reverend R. W. Jungfer, Jr., her
pastor officiating. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
The death of Anna
Burkhart, well know Temperanceville woman, occurred at her home on Monday (Oct 16, 1941) following several months of failing
health. Deceased, a daughter of John William Burkhart and Mary McLaughlin
Burkhart, was born January 28, 1889, at Temperanceville, where she lived the
most of her life. For seven years she was employed at the Mt. de Chantel
academy in Wheeling, but was forced to retire several months ago on
account of ill health.
Miss Burkhart is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Nicholas
Burkhart, Zanesville: Anthony J. Burkhart, Mrs. Mary Gallagher, Temperanceville,
Miss Katherine Burkhart, Mt. de Chantel, Wheeling.
The body in charge of Foglesong funeral directors, Barnesville, after
preparation for burial, was moved back to the home. Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock funeral service was conducted by Father Heilman in St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Temperanceville, and interment was made in Beaver Cemetery.
Moffett, Oliver Moffett
Source--Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio
Published--February 1941
Moffett, Oliver, son of
Peter and Martha Moffett, was born near Antioch, Ohio, July 4, 1865, and passed
away at his home on East Church Street, Woodsfield, Wednesday evening, January
29, 1941, being at the time of his death, 75 years, 6 months and 25 days of
age. He lived in Paden City, West Virginia, quite a while before
moving to Woodsfield six years
ago.
He was united in marriage with
Edna Eikelberry on July 26, 1905 and to this union two children were born: Mrs.
Freda Cecil, of Paden City, and Sergeant Everett E. Moffett, of Camp Blanding, Florida.
Mr. Moffett was a kind husband
and father, a good neighbor and true friend. He was interested in others and
always willing to help in time of need.
He leaves to mourn, his wife,
two children, one brother, J. Wesley Moffett, of Sardis, Ohio, Route 1, and six
grandchildren. Besides these, he leaves other relatives and many friends.
"Sweetly rest from all thy labor,
Far from every grief and pain;
We will often think about you,
While we here on earth remain."
Funeral services were conducted at the Moffett
Church by Minister J.V.A Traylor, Saturday afternoon, February 1st, at 2:00
o'clock. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank all who assisted us in any
way during the illness and at the time of the death of our husband and father.
We appreciate the kindness of those who gave flowers and those who
furnished cars and also appreciate the courtesy of Bauer and Turner. We
thank Brother Traylor for his words of comfort and thank him and Mrs. Traylor
for their songs. MRS.
MOFFETT AND CHILDREN
1942 Return to Alphabetical index or Year index or Undated Obituaries
Mrs. Phillip Zerger (apparently from the obit below, nee Hoff)
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, May
28, 1942
Mrs. Phillip Zerger, aged 69 years, passed away at 7:30 o clock,
Thursday morning of last week, May 21, 1942, at her home on Oaklawn Avenue,
Woodsfield. She had been seriously ill but her condition was thought to be
improving satisfactorily and her death came as a severe shock to her family and
scores of friends.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Herman and
Raymond, both of Woodsfield; four grandchildren, Doris, Ruth, Paul and Junior
Zerger all of Woodsfield; one brother, Fred Hoff of Alliance and one sister,
Mrs. Elizabeth Peters of Miltonsburg, Ohio.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 o clock Sunday afternoon
at the Galbraith funeral home in charge of the Reverend John H. Hose, pastor of
St. Paul s Evangelical and Reformed Church, assisted by the Reverend F. A.
Reigle, of Lewisville. Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
Elizabeth Rasche
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Dec.
17, 1942
Mrs. Elizabeth Rasche, aged 84 years, of Burlington, Iowa,
passed away in a hospital at Burlington on Thursday night, December 10, 1942,
due to a broken hip sustained about two weeks prior to her death.
She is survived by five children and one sister Mrs. Kathryn
Arnold of Woodsfield. Mrs. Charles F. Bott, of east of Woodsfield is a niece.
Mrs. Rasche was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Neuhart of
Woodsfield.
Funeral services were held at Burlington on Sunday and
burial was made there. 1943
Margaret Midcap, nee Stewart, Former Monroe Countian Dies Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o clock,
services were conducted in the Balswenger Chapel of the Bertschy Memorial
mortuary in Wheeling for Mrs. Margaret
Stewart Midcap, 64, wife of David Midcap and a resident of Wheeling for a
some years, who succumbed to a lengthy illness early Thursday morning of last
week, at her home, 208 Market Street, Wheeling.
Rev. __ R. Bennett, pastor of
the Methodist church at Benwood, W. Va., conducted the service and interment
was made at Mt. Zion cemetery. Mrs.
Midcap was born in Sardis, Ohio, March 23,1878, a daughter of the late John and
Mary Jane Wilson Stewart. She was educated in the Sardis schools. She was a Methodist by faith. Surviving are her husband, three daughters,
Mrs. A. Roberts, Mamie, Ariz., Mr.
E. J. Wheaton, Newton Falls, Ohio,
Mrs. Clarence Schook, Marion, Ohio;
three brothers, Daniel S. Stewart of Clarington, Clem Stewart and Charles
Stewart of Sardis, three sisters, Mrs. Albert Peterson of Wheeling, Mrs. John Nelson of Blaine, and Mrs. George Conley of Fly and two granddaughters. [Calculated year of death = 1942]
F. C. Stewart Frederick Clark Stewart, aged 61, of 544 Maple Avenue, passed away
very suddenly at 11:45 Christmas Eve, at his home. He was well-known in this community as he had
a been a U. S. letter carrier for twenty-four years prior to his recent
retirement in August, 1942. His cordial
greeting and happy smile along his mail route will be remembered by those with
whom his occupation brought him into daily contact. Mr. Stewart was well-known in Masonic
circles, being Worshipful Master of Wetzel Lodge No. 39, A. F. & A. M. for
two terms, also Deputy Grand Master for this Masonic district and at the time
of his death was Secretary of the Masonic Association. Deceased was a native of Monroe County, Ohio,
a son of James M. and Eliza Ellen Stewart.
He came to Paden Valley with his parents when about 15 years of age,
later moving to New Martinsville. In his
early years he was employed by the Snodgrass Grocery Store, Rymer Brothers and
the Josephus Clark Department Store. He
traveled for the New Martinsville Wholesale Grocery Company, later being a
merchant himself, owning a grocery store on Main Street. Twenty-four years ago he entered the service
of the U. S. Mails, at which he worked until his retirement. On November 2, 1904, he was united in
marriage to Rhoda Elizabeth Moore. His
wife survives him, also one daughter, Ruby E. Stewart of Wheeling, and one son
Ralph M. Stewart of Parsons, W. Va., one granddaughter, Miss Carolyn Jean
Stewart of Parsons, three sisters, Mrs. John Clark of New Martinsville, W. Va.,
Mrs. M. W. Slider of Atwater, Ohio, and Mrs. J. C. Farr of Newark, Ohio, one
brother John H. Stewart of Pine Grove, WV.
[Died in 1942]
Barnesville Enterprise - April 23, 1942; page 4- OBITUARY
John Richard Johnson for the past 32 years an employee of the Watt Foundry, died Friday morning at 2 o'clock at his home at 602 Wiley Avenue. The funeral services were held from the Campbell Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at half past one. They were conducted by Rev. F. B. Gilhousen, pastor of the Main Street Methodist church, and interment was made in the cemetery at Calais. Mr. Johnson was the son of James and Nancy Elizabeth Johnson, and was born at Miltonsburg on August 14, 1867. He was married in February 1887 to Louvina Johnson, who survives him.
They
were the parents of ten children, one son, Victor, preceding his father in
death. Bereaved by Mr. Johnson's death are the widow, the following
children, Allen Johnson of Lewisville, R. D., Mrs. Louise Stephens, Mrs. Nettie
Taylor, Mrs. Arizona Morris, William Johnson, Miles Johnson, Okey Johnson, and
Tallmadge Johnson, all of Barnesville, and Miss Juanita Johnson of the home, 22
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one brother, James Johnson of
Summerfield, R. D.
Gray, James M.
Rites Held Sunday
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, October 15, 1942
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
James M. Gray, aged eighty
years, passed away last Friday afternoon at four o'clock, at his home, west of
Woodsfield, on the Woodsfield and Lewisville road. He had been ill for several
years and serious for a few weeks.
He is survived by his widow and
one daughter, Miss Mary of the home besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the late home, with Rev. Theodore Peterson
officiating. Burial was made in The Oaklawn Cemetery with W. P. Galbraith in
charge.
Mr. Gray was a self-reliant
industrious citizen, honorable and friendly in all his relations with others.
As a business man, both in a store near Graysville and in a retail feed
business, near his late home, he enjoyed the high confidence of his patrons.
Mr. Gray was a member of The
Methodist Church but for the past several years was prevented by illness from
attendance at church services.
Gertler,
Philip Gertler
Philip Gertler Dies at Ozark
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, September
1942
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Phillip W. Gertler, aged 75
years, passed away at his home at Ozark at 3:30 o'clock this Thursday morning,
September 10, 1942. He had suffered a paralytic stroke on last Thursday
morning.
Surviving are his wife; one
daughter, Mrs. Newell Paine, of the home; two grandsons, Larry William and
Frank Gertler Paine, also of the home; one brother, George Gertler, Woodsfield,
and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore of Ozark.
Short funeral services at the
home Saturday afternoon will be followed by final rites at St. Paul's
Evangelical and Reformed Church in Woodsfield, at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. John
H. Hose will be in charge of the services and burial will be made in Oaklawn
Cemetery.
Mr. Gertler was a member of St.
Paul's Church and a member of Jerusalem K. of P. Lodge.
Source: Summerfield News,
Thursday 5 March 1942, Noble County Leader
The death of Delilah, aged seventy-three
years, wife of Alonzo Carpenter, occurred recently at her home at Stafford,
following an illness. Surviving, in
addition to her husband, is one son, John, of the home, a daughter, Mrs. Nettie
Christy, of Belmont, two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Foster, of Collins, and Mrs. J. E.
Lumbattis, of Lewisville, three brothers, Rev. T. J. Hanson, M. I. Hanson and Lafayette Hanson, of in and
near Lewisville. Funeral services were
held in the Stafford Methodist Church with Rev. Paul A. Brodt officiating. Burial was made in the Stafford Cemetery.
Alice V. Morris
- nee Carpenter
Source: The Cambridge [Ohio]
Jeffersonian; Thursday, 5 Feb. 1942
QUAKER CITY--Feb. 5---Services for Mrs. Alice
V. Morris, 74, wife of R. M. Morris, near Calais, who died Tuesday night at the
Heskett House Rest Home, Cambridge, will be held Friday at 1 P.M. at the home
with additional rites at the Seneca Valley Church of Christ. Rev. J. V. A. Traylor will be in charge and
burial will be in Calais Cemetery. The
body was taken to the home Thursday from Eberle Funeral Home.
Mrs. Morris was the daughter of Richard L.
and Sarah Miller Carpenter and spent the greater part of her life in Monroe
County. She was a member of the Seneca
Valley Church of Christ.
Surviving the deceased are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Fred Rubel of Summerfield
Rt 2; one brother, Lawson Carpenter of
Barnesville and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah King of Quaker City, and Mrs. Mary
Lauer of Pontiac, Mich.
Published in the Owensboro, KY Messenger-Inquirer:
Paul A. Hinton Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hinton, died at Bremerton, Washington, Tuesday, December 1, [1942]. Besides the parents, he is survived by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Morris of Owensboro, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hinton of Whitesville.
The body arrived in Owensboro Sunday night and services were held at the grave in Elmwood cemetery at 3 pm Monday.
Source: Wetzel County, West
Virginia, Obituaries, Vol. 4, p 70
Jefferson Davis Staley,
79, passed away at his home at Porters Falls, W.Va., October 20, 1942, after a
long illness.
He is survived by his
widow, Elizabeth Staley and the following children: Mrs. Stella Sibel, of Cleveland, O.; Mrs. J.A. Goudy, of Porters Falls; Mrs.
Lillie Wright, of Reader; L. C. Staley, of Porters Falls, thirty grandchildren
and fourteen great grandchildren.
He was a member of the
Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be
held at the Church of Christ on Friday Oct. 23, at 3:30 p.m. with Brother Gray
officiating, and interment will be made in Middle Fork Cemetery under the
direction of Wharton Funeral Home.
1943 Return to Alphabetical index or Year index or Undated Obituaries
John S. Jeffries
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Jan.
28, 1943, Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
John Simon Jeffries, of Avella, Pennsylvania, an oil well
driller, died in Bellaire City Hospital at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21,
1943, of last week of burns sustained early that day when his clothing caught
fire while he was at work on a drilling operation on the Harry E. Warren farm,
between Businessburg and Jacobsburg.
Mr. Jeffries, a tool dresser, was engaged in pulling tools
from the well when the accident occurred. He is said to have stepped back into
an open gas flame, used as a light which ignited his clothing. He ran from the
scene and was fatally burned before a fellow workman would reach him. The burns
extended over a major portion of the body.
Deceased was a native of Belmont County. He leaves his wife,
the former Miss Opal Willison, of Woodsfield; his mother, Mrs. Loretta Jeffries
of Neffs; two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette McHendry of Neffs and Mrs. Anna Norris of
Belmont, and two brothers, Taylor and Clayton Jeffries, both of Neffs.
The body was brought to the home of Orville Willison at
Woodsfield, Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock
at the Woodsfield Church of Christ, with the Reverend Charles Rock
officiating. Burial was made in the
Neuhart Ridge cemetery.
Mr. Jeffries was about 41 years of age.
Roy McFarland
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Feb.
18, 1943
Roy McFarland, aged 35 years, passed away at his home on
Maple Avenue, Woodsfield, Saturday morning, February 13, 1943. He had been an
invalid for the past several years.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Lloyd and Wayne of the
home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. McFarland of Hannibal, Ohio; two sisters,
Mrs. F. D. Pfalzgraf of Woodsfield and Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Wireton,
Pennsylvania; three brothers, Floyd McFarland of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and