Jackson, Bessie Jane

     OBITUARY--Bessie Jane Jackson was born Nov. 13, 1898 in Morgan Township, Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Oliver and Mary Evans Miller.
     She confessed a hope in Christ and was united with the Providence Baptist Church at a very early age.On Oct. 9, 1920, she married Joseph E. Jackson, who survives her. To this union was born five children; four sons, Raymond of Dayton, Ohio; Lester of Washington D.C.; William of Gallipolis, O. David of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Allen of Dayton, Ohio.
     She moved to Gallipolis, Ohio, in 1939 and united herself with the Paint Creek Regular Baptist Church. Her life was dedicated to her family and friends. She always had an encouraging word and a friendly smile for all whom she met along life's way. She became widely known for her Essays and other writings. In the year of 1961, she wrote an autobiography; which brought her to the attention of the Ohio State Literary Guild.
     She leaves 20 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two brothers Rudolph and Hollis Miller of Bidwell, Ohio Also three sisters, Mable Minnis and Sadie Cordell, both of Bidwell and Frieda B. Tolley of Columbus, Ohio. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and friends. May her loved ones find comfort in knowing her suffering is over and God saw fit to call her home to rest.

[Note: Burial Pine Street Cemetery Dec. 29, 1974]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Jackson, Margaret Waddell

In Memoriam
     Died, at her home in Bazaar, January 12, 1893, aged 69 years, 4 months and 29 days, Margaret, consort of Geo. W. Jackson.
     Margaret Waddell was born August 16, 1823, in Gallia county, Ohio. Married Geo. W. Jackson April 15, 1841, in Gallia county, Ohio. She had been a member of the Methodist church since 11 years of age. Was the mother of nine children, five of whom are now living to bear witness to these sad rites. She was a loving wife, mother and friend, and was not found wanting in any emergency where love, friendship or humanity might call; was always ready and willing to comfort, aid and encourage the sick and afflicted, feed the hungry and clothe the poor. Her religion was not in empty words, but acts and works. She was not only a mother to her own family, but her many endearing qualities made her such to hundreds of old and dear friends wherever she lived.
     Rev. S. W. Richards, pastor of the M. E. Church here, officiated, and the bereaved family tender him their sincere thanks.
     Strong City (Kas) Derrick, January 19th.

January 25, 1893
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Jacobs, Willie H.

OBITUARY
Poem
     Willie H. Jacobs, son of the late Stephen H. and Mary Roush Jacobs was born in Gallia County (Old Kyger) July21st, 1871 and died July 19th, 1943, 2 p.m. at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 28 days.
He was married to Zella May Boice, December 13th, 1890, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 3 years ago. To this union was born one child, Fredah, wife of Charles Thomas who preceded him in death. He is survived by, besides his devoted wife two granddaughters, Vera and Mary Elizabeth, wife of Marion Darnell and a great grandson, Thomas Lynn Darnell.
     Death came like a flash to Willie, a leading farmer and church worker and lifelong resident of Old Kyger community. While riding in a truck with his son-in-law, Charles Thomas, he suddenly succumbed without any outcry. Charles thought at first he had fallen asleep, touched and spoke to him, then suspected he had suffered a stroke. He drove on hurriedly to the Jacobs home after the limp figure had been carried indoors, a doctor was called. Death was due to a blood clot.
     Mr. Jacobs had worked in the field all morning though he had lost weight recently he appeared to be in normal health. Only last week he attended a Free Will Baptist National Association at Nashville, Tenn., doing some of the driving. Yesterday, Wednesday July 21, Willie could have been 72 years old, born a fourth of a mile above the Old Kyger church, living near after he built his own home. His interests and activities in a marked degree were centered in his home and family and church. He was terribly saddened 3 years ago by the death of his daughter Fredah.
     Willie was converted in early life, and united with the First Kyger Free Will Baptist church September 21, 1902and lived faithful to his Lord and took great pride in church until death. He will be greatly missed by all especially his wife. During their 53 years of happy married life, where you saw one you saw the other. They enjoyed each other's companionship and company and worked side by side for the interest of each other.
     He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and always glad to see and hear from his neighbors and friends. But the loss of his presence in his community is his gain as he is at rest with his Lord.
Besides the above mentioned, he leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Though he had gone to his reward, the inspiration of his Christian life will remain with all who knew him, pointing to higher and nobler things.

Beautiful toiler thy work all done; Beautiful soul into glory gone, Beautiful life with its crown now won; God giveth thee rest. Rest from all sorrows, and watching and tears; Rest from all possible sighing and tears. Resting through God's endless wonderful years; At home with the blest.

[Note: From tombstone Gravel Hill Cemetery]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                      Top of Page

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James, Lucy Amanda

     Mrs. Lucy Amanda James, 83, wife of Mr. John James, died Thursday evening. The funeral was held Sunday by Rev. E.L. Morrell, interment in Pine Street cemetery. Mrs. James is survived by her husband, two sisters and a brother.

Gallia Times
August 8, 1922
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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James, Margaret

JAMES--Mrs. Margaret James was born in Bradford Co. VA. [There is no Bradford Co. VA. did they mean Bedford?] May 29 1804, and died in Gallipolis, Ohio, Feb. 24 1883, in the 79th year of her age.
     Mrs. James came to Gallia County when a child of three years of age, and with the exception of a year or two with her daughter in West Virginia, her whole life was spent in Gallia County. In her early years she made her home with an aunt and uncle, and was untied in marriage with Mr. Jacob James, June 15, 1820.
     They began married life on the farm now owned by Hon. E.A. Stone in Green Township, amid the privations and inconveniences of those days, in humble circumstances, but with the will and energy characteristic of our fathers and mothers, to make the best of their surroundings, and through opposing obstacles and difficulties, struggled up to a better condition in life.
     In this they succeeded well, and were soon amid the home enjoyments of farm life, in very comfortable circumstances. They raised a family of eleven children, five of whom are now living.
     Mr. and Mrs. James joined the M.E. Church about 32 years ago, and they both spent the remainder of life in the communion and fellowship of the church, and died in the Christian faith.
     She lived a widow about sixteen years, the great portion of which she made her home with Mrs. Johnson, her youngest daughter, at whose home she died.
     Her remains, neatly attired by loving hands were conducted to Centenary Chapel where appropriate religious services were held, after which she was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Centenary Cemetery. J.W. M. (Jackson Standard and Journal please copy)

Gallipolis Journal
March 8 1883
Transcribed by Mary James                                                                               Top of Page

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James, Mary C.

     Mrs. David D. James died at her home about one mile south of Rio Grande Sunday evening about 8 o'clock after long illness. Her funeral services will be Wednesday morning at Old Pine church.
     Mrs. James is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Will Shelton of Gallia, three brothers W. R. Tanner and V. A. Tanner of Gallipolis and R. H. Tanner of Gallia, and three sisters, Mrs. Dan Davis, Mrs. Reese Jones and Mrs. Wilson Smeltzer, all of the Raccoon-Perry neighborhood.
     She was a fine woman greatly beloved by many friends. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of a wide circle of acquaintances.

[Note: Buried in Old Pine in Raccoon Township]

The Gallia Times
May 30, 1917
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

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James, Sadie

DEATH OF MRS. JAMES
     The death of this good and lovable lady Mrs. Sadie James, wife of Mr. Fred James, occurred at her home on Grape street in the Uferman homestead, at half past 7 o'clock Sunday evening, December 8, 1907. Her funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Smith of Hamden, O., a near friend of the family at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, at her late residence, the interment by Undertaker Wetherholt following at Mound Hill cemetery.
     Mrs. James was a daughter of Mr. D. M. Smeltzer, formerly of Green township, and is survived by her father and four sisters, Mrs. Ella Henshaw, Mrs. Romie Harrison, Mrs. Jerome Wood and Cora Smeltzer and brother Mr. Frank Smeltzer, the well known traveling salesman. She was united in marriage with Mr. Fred James, one of the best young men of Green township, September 15, 1898, and their married life had been a happy one, though they had never been blessed with any children. Her mother died five years ago, and while her death was a sorrowful blow to her father and family, Mrs. James' death is none the less so, and they will have the deepest sympathy from a wide circle of friends.
     Mrs. James was a handsome and winsome lady only 32 years old and her untimely end is a universal sorrow wherever she was known. She became ill seriously ill a few months ago and was operated upon by Dr. Hamilton assisted by Dr. Eakins and perhaps other local physicians whom we cannot at this moment recall for an internal tumor. It was considered a critical case at the time by all the attending physicians after the operation, and her seeming improvement was regarded as most miraculous. Dr. Eakins, her attending physician, says the cause of her death was found at autopsy to be due to complete obstruction of upper (small) bowel. A loop of bowel 3 1/2 inches long was firmly constricted by bands of adhesion resulting from a perotonitis, existing at the time operation was done nine weeks ago, and caused by a ruptured ovarian cyst which made operation necessary.
     Everything that could be done for the nice, kind lady was done without thought of trouble or expense, and the greatest solicitude and anxiety prompted every act of kindness and attention. Miss Greves, a trained nurse was brought from Columbus and retained until all thought of danger had passed and when the relapse came she was again brought to attend her and was with her in her last moments. One of the saddest things in this life is to find how utterly helpless we are, in the face of death, to do one thing to avert the calamity that plunges us into the very depths of sorrow and despair. Our only consolation is that the victim is forever removed from a world that causes these crucial, heart wrecking incidents to a life of eternal peace and happiness.

The Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
December 13 1907
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                    Top of Page

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James, Susan Anne Brandon

Mrs. Susan Anne Brandon James
     About nine weeks ago we chronicled the death of Mr. John James, and today we note with sorrow that of his wife, his faithful and tender nurse during so many years. Indeed, although Mrs. James’ health had been in a very precarious condition ever since she suffered by a fall eight years ago, there seems little doubt that her malady-heart disease-was increased by her ministrations to her husband, and by her bereavement. Her end was sudden. On the 8th inst. She was, though very feeble, able to be at church, but at three o’clock Saturday morning she appeared to have a stroke, and though Dr. Johnston was immediately summoned she remained in a comatose state until 9:45 p.m., when she quietly passed away. The funeral services were conducted at her home, on Front Street, on Tuesday last, Rev. W. E. I. d’Argent officiating.
     Mrs. Sarah Anne Brandon James was born in Birmingham, England, in August, 1823, and came to this country when eighteen years of age. She met the late Mr. John James at Frankfort, Pa., his home, and was married to him in Philadelphia, April 15, 1848.
     Not only her daughters and grandchildren deeply feel their loss in a kind and tender parent, but all her neighbors mourn a faithful friend, and in every need, especially sickness, a ready helper.
The Bulletin joins with our community generally in sympathy with the sorrowing family.

April 21, 1894
Gallipolis Bulletin
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                         Top of Page

Susan James
     Mrs. Susan James, widow of the late John James, of this city, passed to eternal rest Saturday evening at a little before 10 o’clock, April 14th, 1894, in her 69th year. Her funeral services will be conducted by Rev. E. I. d’Argent of the Presbyterian church at her late residence on Front St., below Court, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, her burial following at Mound Hill cemetery by Hayward & Son.
     Mrs. James was born near London, Eng., and came to this country when only a young lady nineteen years of age. She became acquainted with Mr. James in Philadelphia and they were married there when she was about 25 years old. They afterward lived in Pittsburg, then Cincinnati, then Portsmouth, and then removed to this city about 35 years ago. She became the mother of four children—all girls, the two youngest Mrs. Ella Johnston and Mrs. Chas. E. Beman, surviving her. Under the ministration of the Rev. M. B. Wilson she joined the Presbyterian church transferring her allegiance from the Episcopal church.
Some eight years ago Mrs. James received a fall on the street, hurting herself severely and from she never recovered her former health, the fall affecting her heart in some way. During Mr. James’ long illnessshe was a constant and faithful watcher by his bedside and the worry over his condition told upon her health very severely. However for a year she had been gradually failing though she would not give up and take the needed rest and ease that her circumstances warranted her in doing.
     Last Friday night she retired to bed in her usual health with her daughter, Mrs. Beman. At about 3 o’clock Mrs. Beman was awakened by her stertorous breathing, and endeavored to arouse her, but was unable to do so. Greatly alarmed the household was called up and the family physician Dr. Johnston called, who pronounced her trouble paralysis of the brain. Despite all and every attention she never rallied in the slightest from unconsciousness and passed away in the midst of her bereaved family as stated.
     Mrs. James was a noble and kindly lady who was dearly beloved by everyone that ever made her acquaintance. Her kindly, generous, helping ways will never be forgotten. Too much in her praise it would e utterly impossible to say. There is not the slightest doubt by any that knew her but that she is among the blest today. Her family has met with a loss that never on this earth can be made good. Her children and grand children will have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement.

Gallipolis Journal
April 18, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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James, Will

     Will James died at the Infirmary this Tuesday morning, aged 26. He will be remembered as the umbrella fixer for several years. His remains will be taken to Vinton tomorrow, Wednesday, for burial.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, September 19, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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James, William George (Jesse)

Wm. G. James, 73, Dies At Eureka    
     William George (Jesse) James died at 3:55 this morning at the home of his son, Rush F. James, in Eureka. He had been a steamboat worker and his age was 73 years, 7 months, 19 days.
     His wife preceded him in death and the surviving children, in addition to the one named, are Walter, who is on a boat in southern waters; Mrs. Elmer VanSickle, Coshocton, and Frank, Eureka. There are 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
     Funeral arrangements will not be completed until Walter is heard from, but the services will be conducted by Rev. Floyd Workman at the Eureka Methodist Church, with burial in Bethel Cemetery by F. L. Stevers.

Gallipolis Tribune
1944
Transcribed by Lew Casey                                                                                Top of Page

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Jarvis, Paul G.

Prominent Gallipolis Business Man Succumbs at 7:30 A.M.,In New York's Gov. Clinton Hotel
Had Left Gallipolis Earlier In The Week To Buy Merchandise For Bernadine Store;
Was Active In Many Circles Since Coming Here 20 Years Ago
     Paul G. Jarvis, 53, prominent Gallipolis business man, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in his room at the Hotel Governor Clinton in New York City, where he and his wife had gone earlier in the week on a buying trip for their store Bernadine's. Mr. Jarvis had been ill for two days with what was believed to be the flu and his death followed a coronary attack. he resided here at 633 Second Ave.
     A resident of Gallipolis since 1940, Mr. Jarvis had come here originally as manager of the Gallipolis Department store and he had managed store in other locations in association with members of his family who operated a chain. He came here from Charlottesville, Va. Leaving the chain 12 years ago he founded Bernadine's, one of the fine women's shop of Southeastern Ohio.
     He was active in many circles and was a lover of sports. He belonged to the First Baptist church. All Gallipolis Masonic bodies, Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council and Knights Temple. He also was a 32 degree mason, a member of Aladdin Shrine and Gallipolis Shrine Club. He held membership in the Elks and Eagles lodges and the Gallia County Gun Club.
     He was born on July 9, 1906 at Nebo, W. Va., son of the late Anderson and Rachel Miller Jarvis. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Ingel and their marriage was an event of May 5, 1948. Another survivor is a grandson, Jerome Barkley Jarvis. His son Jimmy Jarvis by a previous marriage, a noted athlete, died suddenly in Columbus on May 5, 1948.
     Other survivors are two brothers and three sisters, Dr. Holly Jarvis of Cincinnati, Howard Jarvis of Clarksburg, W. Va., Mrs. Roy (Ocie) Hickman, Mrs. Roy (Dora Ann) Weaver and Mrs. Jessie Thomas, all of St. Petersburg, Fla. Brothers and sisters preceded him in death were Camden A. Jarvis, Graden Jarvis, Mrs. Mary Gibson and Mrs. Bertha Tate.
     Services will be held at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home at 2 p.m., Wednesday. Dr. Howard G. Young will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Pall bearers will be Lawrence Bastiani, Frank Haskins, William P. Cherrington, Alva Shoemaker, Omer Zimmerman and Rupert Trout.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m., and from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday. The body being is being returned here by chartered plane. Fred Wood of the funeral home and the pilot of the plane were to arrive at noon today. The had to set down on a golf course at Baltimore, Md, Sunday evening when darkness overtook them. Mrs. Jarvis returned from New York Sunday night.

[Note: No date of death given but would be about 1959]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Charles Wright

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Jauhasz, Steve

     Steve Jauhasz, 70, a resident of the Gallipolis Development Center, died Saturday in Holzer Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Bill Myers officiating.
     Rosary will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, July 15, 1980
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Jeffers, Aaron

     Mr. Aaron Jeffers, of Clay Township, died last Saturday morning, aged about forty-five years. He was a single man, and a son of Mr. Abram Jeffers, who died and was buried on Tuesday of last week, and made his home with his parents. About two weeks ago, while assisting in lifting a steer, he broke the rim of his abdomen. On Friday night Doctors Fletcher, Campbell and Williams perfomred a surgical operation, but it proved of no avail and he died next morning. The funeral services were conducted at Providence Church by Rev. James Caldwell on ____day afternoon.

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 26, 1895
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Jeffers, Clara Evelyn

In Memory
     Mrs. Clara Evelyn Jeffers, daughter of John and Elizabeth Evans Nibert, was born April 10, 1869, and departed this life June 8, 1920, at her home in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, aged 51 years, 1 month and 28 days. She was married to James Jeffers Jan. 25, 1891. This union was blessed with five children, three sons, Ralph M., Eustace and Hugh, and two daughters, Miss Addie at home, and Mrs. C. E. Halley of Eureka.
     Besides her devoted husband and children, she leaves to mourn their loss six grand-children, her aged father, five brothers and six sisters. Her mother, one brother and four sisters have passed to the Great Beyond. The living brothers and sisters are Thomas E., of Idaho, John of Lancaster, Ohio, James, Orlando and Othnell of Bladen, Mrs. Mary Irwin, Mrs. W. L. Gilmore of Bladen, Mrs. W. A. Ellis of Bidwell and Mrs. Wade Saunders of Northup.
     The deceased from early childhood until her marriage resided with her uncle, H. T. Nibert, who mourns her loss as a father. She will also be missed by a host of relatives and friends, and more especially by Mr. ?? Haner of Gallipolis who was also reared from early childhood by Mr. Nibert and his good wife.
     Mrs. Jeffers was ever cheerful and her presence was an inspiration to do good. She sought and found her Savior in her 18th year at a great revival meeting held at Bethel by Rev. Joseph Clark. She joined Providence Church, was baptized by Rev. S. S. Denney and lived a righteous life. She had a lingering illness of cancer and was bedfast over three months. All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done, but it availed not. She told her husband only the day before she was called that "she could not get well, and that she was ready to go, and for him and the children not to grieve after her."
     The redeemed and sanctified spirit of this good wife and mother has quitted its earthly house and has gone to possess that building of God, that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. While we are resigned to the will of Him who doeth all things well, we hold our dear departed one in tender recollection, and cherish the hope of meeting her again where partings are no more.
     A short funeral discourse was held at Bethel Chruch by Rev. Cremeens to a large audience, and she was laid to rest by Undertaker Stevers in Bethel Cemtery near her childhood home.

Gallipolis paper
June 8, 1920
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Jeffers, Cora

Electirc Flash - Killed Woman
Mrs. Tom Jeffers Killed at Bladen Thursday Evening While Milking Cow
     Mrs. Tom Jeffers, 49, was almost instantly killed at her home at Bladen Thursday evening when a bolt of lightning struck her and a cow she was milking. In face of an approaching storm Mrs. Jeffers had tied the cow to a wire fence, and had started milking when a bolt struck the fence and was communicated to her and the cow. Mrs. Jeffers died wihin five minutes and the cow was instanly killed. Lloyd Jeffers, a son, witnessed the tragedy and carried his mother to the house where she died.
     Mrs. Jeffers is survived by a husband and eight children. Boyd?, Frances, Garnet, Lloyd, Charley, Roy, Marguerite and Vance. The youngest child is six years of age.

[Note: Died 2 Sep 1926. Buried Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp. - Stevers Funeral Home]

Gallipolis paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Jeffers, James

James Jeffers Dead
     James Ellsworth Jeffers, son of Abraham and Harriet Jeffers, and one of the good citizens of Clay township, was born, Sept 3, 1867, and died March 10, 1923, aged 55 years, 4 months and 9 days.
He was married to Clara E. Nibert, daughter of John W. Nibet, Jan. 25, 1891. To this union were born five children. His death came unexpectedly and was a great shock to his family and friends, as he had been sick only a short time with a complication of diseases.
     Three sons, Ralph M., of Blalden, Justace of Raccoon Island, and Hugh of Columbus, and two daughters, Mrs. Norma Halley of Eureka and Mrs. Addie Gothard of Raccoon Island, one brother, two sisters, eight grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends survive him.
     Mr. Jeffers was a splendid citizen, highly respected by all who knew him and many friends regret his death.

[Note: Tombstone in Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp]

Gallipolis paper
March 10, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                     Top of Page

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Jeffers, Jeanette Caroline (Nettie)

     Mrs Jeanette Caroline (Nettie) Jeffers was born June 27, 1898 and departed this life December 10, 1970. She was the daughter of the late John and Alberta Thomas Finley. She was united in marriage to Ralph M. Jeffers on February 10, 1915 and to this union six children were born: Joe, who preceded her in death in 1957, John and Jack of Gallipolis; Mrs. Calvin (Lenice) Waugh and Paul (Jake) of Crown City and Ruth at home.
     She is survived by her husband and the children named above. Also by two sisters and one brother; Mrs. Hugh (Edna) Jeffers at Sardis,Ohio; Mrs. Edward (Muriel) Williamson of St. Petersburg, FL and Paul Finley of Charleston, WV. There are eight grandchildren, all of whom were very dear to their grandmother. Two of the grandsons were reared the past five years by their grandparents.
     Nettie was a member of the Edna Chapel Church and a lifelong member of the Teens Run community.
She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother and was busy to the very last caring for her family. Her greatest concern was for them. One of her favorite scriptures was the 23rd Psalm.

The one for whom you cared With such abiding love, Has found the wondrous shining path Up to the home above, The home where joy forever dwells Where loved ones but await For us do share their happiness Beyond the golden gate.

[Note: buried Clay Chapel in Clay Township]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Jeffers, Nora

DIED
Nora Jeffers
     Miss Nora Jeffers, a pupil of Bladensburg School, departed this life March 8, 1886, aged 15 years and 3 days. The following is a copy of the resolutions adopted by a committee of her schoolmates:

WHEREAS, In the dispensation of the allwise Dispenser of human events, we are called upon to mourn the death of a loved school mate, Miss Nora Jeffers; therefore, RESOLVED, That while we miss her bright and gladsome face, her happy smile and kind words; while we shall ever cherish memories of her and though we sadly deplore her early death, we feel assured that Nora has found a home which awaits all the good and we bow submissively to the will of the Great Teacher above. RESOLVED, That we offer our tender sympathies to the bereaved Mother, the brothers and sisters. RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished to each of the county papers with request that they be published.

Robert Kinder,
Martha Neal
Myrta Herrington
Committee

Gallipolis Paper
[March 8, 1886]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

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Jeffers, Ralph M.

Ralph M. Jeffers
     Ralph M. Jeffers, 97, Crown City, died Wednesday evening at the Scenic Hills Nursing Center.
He was a retired farmer and attended the Providence Missionary Baptist Church. He also served on the Clay Township Board of Education and was a Central Committeeman.
     Born in Gallia County on Oct. 21, 1891, he was the son of the late James E. and Clara E. (Nibert) Jeffers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Caroline Finley Jeffers, who died on Dec. 10, 1970; one son Joe R. Jeffers; one brother, Eustace Jeffers and two sisters, Norma E. Halley and Addie M. Gothard.
     Survivors include three sons, John J. Jeffers and Jack Jeffers, both of Gallipolis and Paul J. Jeffers, Crown City; two daughters, Mrs. Calvin W. (Lenice) Waugh and Ruth Julia Jeffers both of Crown City; one brother, Hugh R. Jeffers, Sardis, Ohio. Other survivors include nine grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Willis Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Lusher and the Rev. John Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Clay Chapel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6-9 p.m..

[Note: Died July 13, 1989]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 13, 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Jeffries, Earler

     JEFFRIES - July 22, 1885, Earler, son of Eli and Maggie Jeffries, aged 18 months. Too pure for earth he has gone to heaven.

Gallipolis Journal
August 12, 1885
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

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Jenkins, Chas. L.

Chas. L. Jenkins Died At 6 A.M.
     Charles L. Jenkins, aged 78 years, died this morning at six o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Levi White, one mile out of town on the Chillicothe road. His health had been failing the past year from complications due to his age.
     He was born and spent his entire life in Walnut township and his home was on Jenkins' hill between Mudsoc and Waterloo. He never married and his nearest survivors are only a few nieces and nephews. Mrs. White is a cousin and he had been in her home most of the winter.
He was a member of the Waterloo Grange and Masons and the latter body will have part in the burial service and furnish the pallbearers.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock EWT at Mt. Zion Methodist Church (Walnut township) with Rev. R.P. McCarley officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery by O.E. Elliott.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth either July or September, 22, 1863 and death certificate gives age as 89; date of death April 13, 1943. Gravemarker has 1862 as dob. Father John W. Jenkins; mother Phoeba Waugh.]

Newspaper (prob. April 1943, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Jenkins file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Jenkins, David

Death of David Jenkins
     Mr. David Jenkins, a fine old man of Cora, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1909, at the age of 71 years. He was a brother-in-law of Ex. Com. Dan Davis.
     The funeral services were conducted at Tyn Rhos church Thursday and burial at the same place.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 29, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Jenkins, Emma G.

Emma Jenkins Dies on Friday
     Mrs. Emma G. Jenkins, 81, died rather suddenly at her home on the Neighborhood Rd., at 1:15 p.m., Friday. She had suffered from a heart condition for several years. A native of Gallipolis twp., she had spent her entire life in this county.
     She was born Dec. 25, 1874, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Long Criner. She was the last member of her family.
On July 17, 1892, she was married to Charles Jenkins at Yellowtown. He preceded her in death in 1904.       
     To this union two surviving daughters were born, Mrs. Harry (Hazel) Cameron of Edgemont Rd., a substitute teacher at Washington school, and Mrs. Mae Smeltzer of Rio Grande, a teacher. She is also survived by one grandson. Charles Smeltzer, another grandson, was killed in a plane crash in February, 1946.
     In her early years, Mrs. Jenkins was a member of Elizabeth Chapel, but in recent years had united with the Church of Christ. At her request private rites will be held at Miller's Home for Funerals at 2 p.m., Sunday. Rev. Kenneth Betz will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill cemetery. Pallbearers will be Maurice and Charles Bane, Miles and Wayne Trout, Charles White and Carl Cameron. Friends may call at Miller's.

May, 1956
Gallipolis Tribune
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                         Top of Page

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Jenkins, Genevieve

Mrs. Jenkins, 41, Called By Death
Perry Principal's Wife Dies At Gallia Home
     Mrs. Genevieve Jenkins, 41, wife of David E. Jenkins, principal of Perry Local School, died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday at her home, Rt. 1, Gallia. Although she had been suffering from uremia for several years, her condition became considerably worse about a month ago and she was taken to Holzer Hospital for treatment but later returned to her home.
     Mrs. Jenkins was born Jan. 28, 1910 in Jackson County, W. Va., to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bowles. She was married to David Jenkins June 6, 1928, at Chillicothe, and to this union two children were born, Mrs. Herman (Mildred) Bangert, Columbus, and a son Gomer, who is with the U. S. Navy stationed at New London, Conn., but who is now at home on leave.
     Mrs. Jenkins was a kindly devout christian, beloved by all those who knew her. She was converted when only 11 years of age and joined the Stud Run Christian Church, near Chillicothe, but moved her membership to wherever she resided and where it was most convenient for her to attend.
     She was a talented vocalist and gave freely of her talent for the enjoyment of others. She was an active member of Nebo Congregational Church, a member of the Rio Grande WSCS, the Salem Missionary Society, the Patriot Grange, Victory Council, and in PTA work.
     In addition to her husband, son and daughter, Mrs. Jenkins is survived by three brothers, Oscar and Ernest Bowles, Chillicothe, and Milford Bowles, Waverly. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Nebo Congregational Church, with Rev. Dan Murphy officiating. Interment will be made in Nebo Cemetery by Steve Thomas, Centerville funeral director.

[Note: From death certificate date of death September 6, 1951; mother Ethel Hopkins.]

Newspaper (prob. September 1951, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Jenkins file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Jenkins, James (Raymond)

James Jenkins Dies July 4 of Memorial Day Injuries
Twelve Sisters and Brothers Survive Him
Funeral Services at 2 Sunday at Poplar Ridge
     From an injury received on Memorial Day James R. Jenkins, 42, died on the Fourth of July. He succumbed at 6:30 last evening at Holzer Hospital, after lying in a helpless and hopeless condition for 35 days.
     Few Tribune readers will fail to recall that Jenkins, a resident of Poplar Ridge, broke a neck vertabra when he dived into O. A. Rupe's fish pond at Eno. The water was but four feet deep where he dived and his head struck some hard object. He received a scalp wound and the impact broke a spinal bone that caused instant paralysis. That Jenkins did not drown was due to the presence and prompt assistance of Glenn Lawson Hood, Jenkin's only companion when he journeyed to the pool for a bath and a swim.
Jenkins was brought to the hospital but at no time did the surgeons offer any real hope that he would recover or even live very long. The paralysis seemed to affect his whole body below the point of fracture, except that he could swing his arms.
     During the period he was permitted to have visitors, Jenkins talked calmly and uncomplainingly of his mishap and probable fate; and his observations at that time profoundly impressed those who heard them, and gave them an insight into his courage and character.
     James R. was a son of James and the late Minta Vankirk Jenkins and was born and reared on Poplar Ridge. He never married. He did farm work and was a carpenter and was industrious and esteemed in his home community and wherever he had worked. An ice cream festival for his benefit was held on the Ridge Thursday night.
     There survive, besides the father, these sisters and brothers: Nita Rupe and Reva Bunce, both of Indianapolis; Minta Trimmer, of Goshen, Indiana; Otho and Elmer Jenkins, Columbus; Lloyd Jenkins, Middleport; Walter Jenkins, Cheshire R.D.,; Sherman, John, William M., Lola and Edria, all at home.
Funeral services will be held at Poplar Ridge at 2 o'clock Sunday, in charge of Rev. J.L. Stephenson. Interment there by Coleman & Son.
     Jenkin's death is the eighth in this county so far this year from other than natural causes.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth December 16, 1898; year of death 1941. This accident happened June 30th.]

Newspaper (prob. July, 1941, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Jenkins file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Jenkins, John J.

John J. Jenkins Dies At Kitchen Table
Once Had Store At Gallia- Funeral At 2 Wednesday
     John J. Jenkins, 78, who once operated a general store at Gallia, died at 3:30 Monday morning at his home near Kitchen. An illness that began about a year ago became serious if not hopeless three weeks ago and death resulted from a complication of ailments.
     Mr. Jenkins was a well-known farmer and thresher and sawmill operator. He was a native of the Bethel neighborhood, but had spent most of his life on a farm near Kitchen. When the furnaces of that section were running he was a collier.
     He was a member of Sardis Church and a Sunday School worker.
     He is survived by his wife, Jennie Jenkins and three sons, John and Thomas of Oak Hill, and Solomon, at home.
     Funeral services will be held at the Sardis Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Sardis Cemetery by Lew Hughes.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth April 3, 1865; date of death May 17, 1943; father John J. Sr.; mother unknown.]

Newspaper (prob. May 1943, Gallipolis or Oak Hill) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Jenkins file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Jenkins. Lewis Corliss

     JENKINS - Lewis Corliss Jenkins, infant boy baby of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jenkins, was born October 28th, 1893, died Jan. 3rd, 1895, after a brief illness, aged 14 months and 6 days. This bright, promising child, the joy and happiness of its parents, knew no earthly sorrow. In the innocence and purity of spirit it was taken home safe in the arms of Jesus, to dwell forever in the Kingdom of Heaven.
     The funeral was Saturday, and was largely attended. The services at the house, the home of little Corliss’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lewis were very impressively conducted by Dr. J. M. Davis, assisted by Rev. N. Baron Jones.
     Funeral services at the Welsh Church, at Centreville, were participated in by the Rev. D. S. Jones, J. M. Jones, E. S. Jones, and D. Davis. Interment at the church cemetery. The bereaved parents and grandparents of the deceased desire to publicly thank their friends for sympathy and assistance in the sickness and death of little beloved Corliss.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, January 12, 1895
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Jenkins, Lucy Evans

Mrs. Ben Jenkins, 75, Dies Near Cheshire
     Mrs. Lucy Evans Jenkins, widow of Ben F. Jenkins, died at 7 o'clock last night at the home of her son, Arthur Jenkins, at Old Kyger. An invalid, she had been taken care of there for nearly three years, but she had been virtually helpless and bedfast most of the time for many years. Mr. Jenkins, a well-to-do farmer, died in October, 1928.
     Mrs. Jenkins was 75 years old and a daughter of Oliver and Lydia Evans. She is survived by the following children: H. M. Tate and Mrs. C. A. Bradbury, both of Kyger; Arthur, Mrs. Garfield Searls and Carl all of Old Kyger, and Floyd, the youngest, Marion, Ohio.
     The decdent was a member, since her girlhood, of the First Baptist Church near which she lived after marriage. The Funeral services will be held there at 10:30 Sunday, probably with Rev. Mr. Bolton of Rutland in charge. Burial in Gravel Hill cemetery by Undertaker J. L. Coleman of Bidwell.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 22, 1932
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                Top of Page

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Jenkins, Mildred G. Hardway

     Mildred G. Hardway Jenkins, 91, of Gallipolis, died Thursday, April 20, 2006. at Holzer Senior Care Center.
     She was born Jan. 18, 1915, in Gallia County, daughter of the late Elijah and Effie Sims Williams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded by two husbands, Howard S. Hardway and William Jenkins; by two sons, Charles and Michael Hardway; a sister, Marjorie Gatewood; and by a brother, Clarence Williams.
     Mildred was a homemaker and a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Grace Guild Sunday School Class and the Abigail Circle. She was also an active member of the Gallia County Senior Citizens.
     She is survived by two daughters, Ann (Richard) Hardway Brown of Gallipolis, and Karen (Dan) Hardway Black of Rapid City, S.D.; five grandchildren, Sandy Bledsoe of Gallipolis, Cindy Fellure of Gallipolis, Mike Hardway of St. Albans, W.Va., Marc (Kay) Hardway of Cheshire, and Morgan Black of Rapid City, S.D.; four great-grandchildren, Amber Fellure of Gallipolis, Travis Fellure of Gallipolis, Brittany Hardway of Cheshire, and Dayton Hardway of Cheshire; two brothers, Alvie (Belle) Williams of Wadsworth and Dwight (Glenna) Williams of Columbus; and a special friend and caretaker, Sandy Kerns of Crown City.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Pastor Doug Stockton and Bob Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Grace United Methodist Church Youth Fund, 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631, or to the charity of your choice.
     Pallbearers will be Travis Fellure, Mike Hardway, Marc Hardway, Charles Gatewood, Randy Gilliam and Jeff Geiger.
     To send condolences, please visit us at www.timeformemory.com/whw.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 21, 2006
Transcribed by Sandy Bledsoe

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Jenkins, Nancy Rucker

Nancy Rucker Jenkins Dies Here, Aged 80
Funeral Services Will Be Held At F. Springs Church At 2 Sun. P.M.
     Mrs. Nancy Jenkins, aged 80, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Higgins Rest Home. She had been ill about three weeks. Previous to that she had lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Green, at 1127 1/2 Second avenue, the Greens having moved there from near Cadmus some months ago.
     Mrs. Jenkins was born in Lawrence county and was a daughter of Joseph and Lucy B. Rucker. Her first husband was Jonathan Parsons of Symmes tp. He was killed in a mine cave-in 34 years ago near his home. The following children of thus [sic] union survive: Florence Green, already mentioned; Mrs. Blanch Copen, South Point; Mrs. Lilly Davis, Mrs. Mildred Early and Ruth Kiner, all of Columbus.
Decedent's second was William Queen, who preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1929, she married Edward Jenkins Jr., who is at Blackfork.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. R.P. McCarley at 2 o'clock Sunday at Flag Springs M.E. Burial there by Mervin Chapman of Henderson, whose wife is a granddaughter of Mrs. Jenkins.
The body will be at the Green home from 5 o'clock today to 12 noon Sunday.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth April 11 (?), 1860; date of death January 26, 1940.]

Newspaper (prob. January 1940, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Jenkins file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Jenkins, Stephen D.

     Stephen D. Jenkins, one of the old and highly respected citizens of Perry township, died at his home, of the grippe, February 2, 1892.
     He was born in Carmarthershire, South Wales, 1814, and married to Miss Rachel Edwards in 1835. On account of the prevailing hard times in his native country, he came to America in 1849 and the following year sent for his family to come to his chosen home in this neighborhood. Six children were born in Wales and the youngest sons, John and Dan, were born in Gallia county. Mary, the oldest daughter, died in 1864 and Philip fell in battle in Virginia in 1865.
     In his trade, blacksmithing, his superior has not been found in this section of the country, and by his industry and economy he managed to save a competency for his declining years.
     The deceased had not been in good health for several years, but his last sickness lasted only a few days. On February 4th, a large number of his relatives and friends met to pay the last tribute of respect to the life of a worthy man. The pall bearers were his sons, David, Thomas, John and Dan, and his two sons-in-law, D. J. Davis and James Reese, the funeral services at the Tyn Rhos church were conducted by Rev. D. S. Jones and Daniel Lloyd, of Centreville; W. Reese Evans, of Tyn Rhos, and George Aten, of Rodney.
     The bereaved widow and honored children mourn the loss of a faithful husband and a good father, and a large circle of friends will miss the counsels of a wise, honest and upright citizen. THe family has the sympathy of all in its bereavment.
J.W. Jones

Gallipolis Journal
February 12, 1892
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                             Top of Page

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Jenkins, W. A.

     The Gallipolis Journal says that it learned that Dr. W. A. Jenkins died while enroute to the Asylum in Athens.

Athens Messenger
April 22, 1875
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker

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Jenkins, William

William Jenkins Died This Morning
Funeral Is Set For 2 Sunday At Buck Ridge
     William Dudley Jenkins, colored, a familiar figure on the streets of Gallipolis for two generations, died at 7:20 this morning at his home near Rodney and nearer Buck Ridge. He was in his 85th year, being much older than most of his acquaintances surmised.
     Mr. Jenkins had been ill for a year and for some time his condition was known to be helpless. He was a son of Wesley and Catherine Allison Jenkins. His birthdate was Feb. 4, 1858, which was five years before the Emancipation Proclamation, but whether he was born in freedom or slavery was not known when these lines were written.
     Decedent is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jenkins, but they had lived apart. The children are Mrs. Elza Deed of near Rodney, Everett Jenkins, and Roann Evans of Columbus, Jerry Jenkins of Chillicothe. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson of near Rodney.
     Funeral services will be held at Buck Ridge at 2 o'clock Sunday, with Rev. C.M. Payne in charge. Interment there by Coleman & Son.

[Note: From death certificate his name is given as William Wesley Jenkins and he is given as a widower, yet Elizabeth Jenkins is listed as wife; date of death September 4, 1942.]

Newspaper (prob. September 1942, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Jenkins file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Jenkinson, Edward

Edward Jenkinson Passes Suddenly
     Edward Jenkinson, retired O.H.E. employee, died suddenly this morning at his home in Crown City. While planting potatoes on his premises he was seen to topple over and expired soon after being carried into his home.
     Mr. Jenkinson is survived by his wife, the former Bertha Gatewood of this city. They were married while both were employed at the O.H.E. and he retired from that employment two years ago, after serving 14 years.
     The body was brought to Entsminger's mortuary at noon, but it may be late today before funeral arrangements are completed.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth December 22, 1869; date of death March 31, 1942; parents "unknown" by informant, Bertha Jenkinson; burial Crown City CE.]

Newspaper clipping from the collection of Debbie Carter Evans, prob. March 1942, Gallipolis.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Jett, Charles S.

     Mr. Charles C. Jett, living on the old Bryan farm, up near Kanauga, this county, died suddenly from heart failure on last Monday morning about 11 o'clock. Mr. Jett had come to this city in his buggy to transact some business, and while driving down Second Street, and when opposite the O.R. R'y. ticket office, Mr. Walter McCormick noticed that something was the matter with the occupant of the buggy. He went to him and found that it was Mr. Jett, and that he was unconscious. Mr. McCormick carried him into the O.R. R'y ticket office and laid the body upon the floor. Physicians were summoned, but they found that life had taken its departure. They did all they could to restore life, but it had gone, never to return. Mr. Jett was about 63 years of age, and was a hard working and industrious man. Hayward & Son took charge of the body and conveyed it to Mr. Jett's late residence. The deceased came to this county from Marietta several years ago and married a sister of Mr. John Bryan.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Garrett on Wednesday afternoon, at 2
o'clock, and the burial was at the Maddy graveyard.

[Note: dates from the stone are Jan. 9, 1836-May 8, 1899.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 13, 1899
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                         Top of Page

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Johannson, Dietrich

VINTON - News Clipped From The Leader

Death of Mr. Johannson.
     Mr. Dietrich Johannson, of near Bidwell, died last Wednesday night of the infirmities incident to his advanced age. For some weeks he had been confined to the house and his condition steadily grew worse for a week previous to his death.
     He was born in Hamberg, Germany, March 8th, 1823; died Jan. 9th, 1909, aged 85 years, 9 months, 25 days. He united with the Lutherian church when a young man. He was a good moral man and liked by all who knew him.
     He made his home with his brother, Edward Johannson at Gallipolis, O., where they conducted a bakery during the civil war, after which they purchased a farm in Springfield Tp., and resided there until the death of his brother about six years ago, after which he made his home with his niece, Mrs. Gus Schneemilch, up to his death, where he was tenderly cared for.
     Funeral services conducted by Rev. McBride, burial by undertaker Glassburn at the family graveyard.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 22, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Johnson, Andrew Jackson Jr.

IN LOVING MEMORY
     Just as the autumn sun was sinking beneath the western horizon on the evening of Sept. 12, 1928, the Death Angel swiftly but quietly entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fenimore Johnson and took from their midst their older son and brother, Andrew Jackson Johnson, Jr..
     Jack, as he was always known to his family and friends, was born Nov. 25, 1908 in Guyan Township.  He was with us 19 years, 9 months and 18 days.  His stay though short, was sweet.  He still lives in the memory of his family and friends.
     Jack attended the schools of Clay and Guyan Townships.  He graduated from Clay Rural High School in 1926 and from Mercerville High School with the class of 1927.  Three of his classmates from Mercerville, Don Johnson, Kermit Price and Carroll Sheets; two from Clay Rural, Nelson Brucker and Franklin Smith and one friend Russell Smith, acted as pallbearers.
     The summer following his graduation he went to St. Louis MO and was employed there until the beginning of his illness, July 8th.  He was in a St. Louis hospital for four weeks.  Here all that medical skill and loving hands could do was done.  He was able to be brought home August 3rd.  He immensely enjoyed being at home and among familiar scenes and friends.
     This happiness lasted but four short weeks, when he was again taken seriously ill.  His last illness lasted two weeks and one day.  His intense sufferings were all borne with the same pleasant smile with which he had lived.  Jack was a pleasant young man with always a smile and cheery remark for everyone.  He was a bright, industrious young man with a brilliant future.  He leaves behind a spotless character and has entered on the Great Adventure with a clean record.  His untimely death has caused a wound in the hearts of his family and friends that time will never heal.
     He leaves to mourn his early departure his father, mother, one brother, Merriman, four sisters, Floy and Ada at home; Mrs. Everett Phillips of Greensboro, NC and Mrs. Clyde Thompson of Chapmanville, WV and a great number of relatives and hosts of friends.  One brother died in infancy.

As sweeps the sudden storm across the summer sky, Till all the tender, fairest flowers in rain drenched ruins lie, So sweep the storms of life across some cloudless day, Till wrecks of hope and joy and love Bestrew life's lonely path.

     Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 15 at Mercerville by Rev. John Porter.  Interment in Mercerville Cemetery by Undertaker Coleman Halley.

Gallipolis Paper
Sept. 12, 1928
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

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Johnson, Audrey Mae

Langley Johnson's Youngest Child Dies
     Audrey Mae, daughter of Langley and Margaret (Williams) Johnson, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, shortly after she was taken to the Holzer Hospital. Her age was 14 months and five days.
     She is survived by, besides the parents, these brothers and sisters: Truman Russell, 14; Anna Ruth, 10; Rome Phillips, 7 and Denver Lee, 4; a grandmother, Mrs. Neil Williams, who lives at the Johnson home.
     Funeral at Victory Baptist Church in charge of Rev. Earl Cremeens, with burial in King's Chapel Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.

[note: death certificate born Aug. 1, 1945; died Oct. 5, 1946; 1 year, 2 months and 5 days]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Johnson, Carol Marie

     GALLIPOLIS ~ Carol Marie Johnson, 88, Gallipolis, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000 in Holzer Medical Center.
     Born March 5, 1912 in Beckley, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Wade and Ada Trump McDonald. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Luther “Red” Johnson; four brothers, Bruce, Elmo, Warren and Cecil McDonald; a sister, Edith Stuff; and a granddaughter, Teresa Johnson.
     Surviving are a son, Howard (Betty) Johnson of Thayer, Mo.; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; a sister Myrtle Brabham of Akron; a sister-in-law, Ellabelle McDonald of Gallipolis; and several nieces and nephews.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday until the time of services.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, June 28, 2000
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron

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Johnson, Catherine

Death of Mrs. Johnson
     Mrs. Catherine Johnson, of this city died Sunday aged 67. She had been ill for a long time with cancer, but a fine old lady. She lived with her daughter Mrs. Denney, on 4th avenue above Sycamore. She was the daughter of the late Dr. W. K. Patton and was a widow. She is survived by another daughter of Bucyrus, and 13 grand children.
     Her funeral will be at 11:30 Tuesday at Mercerville and burial at the same place by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Tribune
Dec. 28, 1908
Contributed by Henny Evans                                                                            Top of Page

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Johnson, Catherine Caldwell

     Catherine Caldwell Johnson, daughter of Stephen and Minerva Caldwell, was born near Mercerville August 30, 1858, and departed this life at Denver, Colorado, April 25, 1930, at the age of 71 years, 7 months and 25 days.
     She grew to womanhood at Mercerville and on Feb. 15, 1882, was married to Harvey Monroe Johnson, who preceded her in death by seven years. To this union six children were born, two of whom, Andrew Jackson and Lester Monroe, died in infancy, and four, Louden of Wheatridge, Colo., Chauncey of Las Animas, Colo., Oretha Staben of Denver, Colo., and Stephen of Richmond Dale, Ohio, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted and loving mother.
     She leaves a sister, Cassie Niday of Mercerville and a brother, Averill Caldwell of Crown City. Her sisters, Mrs. Florence Martt, Viola Dickey and Arizona Fellure have preceded her to the Great Beyond.
She avowed her faith in Christ, but practiced her Christianity more than she professed it. A more unselfish soul is seldom found. Her family and friends were her great concerns in life. In recent years any word from Ohio was a sweet morsel to her. It was her own request that she be laid to rest at Mercerville beside her companion and among the many friends who have known her through the years.
     Mother is gone, never to return with the bright smile and encouraging word, but her fine example of noble character must stand as a beacon light to those who knew and loved her. As things of the spirit must be everlasting, that example, that character, must be immortal and manifest itself in the lives of those associated with it.

    When the dumb hand clothed in black,
     Brings the dreams about my bed,
     Call me not so often back
     Silent voices of the dead,
     Toward the lowland ways behind me,
     And the sunlight that is gone!
     Call me rather, silent voices,
     Forward to the starry track
     Glimmering up the heights beyond me
     On and always on!

Card of Thanks
     We wish to thank all who through service or sympathy aided us in the recent illness, removal and interment of our beloved mother.
     Louden Johnson
     Chauncey Johnson
     Stephen Johnson
     Oretha Staben

Gallia Times
May 5, 1930
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Johnson, Mrs. Monroe

Remains of Former Resident Buried Tuesday
     The remains of Mrs. Monroe Johnson, who died in Colorado, were returned to Gallia county Monday for burial. Mrs. Johnson and family, who formerly lived in the Mercerville neighborhood, had resided in the west for several years. She is survived by four sons and a daughter, one son, Steve, living in this county.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Mercerville and burial there was in charge of Coleman Halley.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, April 29, 1930
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                   Top of Page

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Johnson, Clara B. Broyles

IN MEMORY
     Clara B. Broyles Johnson, daughter of Solomon and Causby Broyles, was born December 19, 1883, died March 12, 1926, age 42 years 2 months and 23 days. She was united in marriage to Curtis Johnson June 6, 1906.
     She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, one daughter, Zola, two small sons, Warren and Thornton, her aged mother, three brothers, four sisters and many other relatives and friends. Her father, five brothers, three sisters and a dear little daughter, Violet, have gone before her.
     She was converted and joined Providence Baptist church in early life and while deprived of meeting often with the brothers and sisters of her chosen church on account of distance and the care of a family her life has proven that she was trying to serve her blessed Savior. She was a most loving wife, and mother, a kind sympathetic friend and neighbor.

"But she has gone from human love." To higher love and care From pain below to place above In mansions bright and fair. Attune our hearts, O Blessed Lord Though they with sorrow swell, To say these meek submissive words "Thou doeth all things well."

[Note: - Providence Cemetery, Clay Twp]

Gallipolis paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Johnson, Ed

Ed Johnson, 85, Dies Near Bladen
     Ed Johnson passed away at home on Bladen Route 1 in [missing] township at 2:35 Sunday morning at the age of 84 years and 9 months.
     He is survived by his wife, Olive Johnson; a son Ed, Crown City and 13 grandchildren.
     Mr. Johnson was born in Lincoln County, WV, July 2, 1859, a son of Louis and Jane Johnson. He was a member of the Crown City Pilgrim Holy Church.
     Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at King's Chapel with Rev. John [missing]. Burial in the cemetery there by F.L. Stevers.

[note: stone 1859-1944. Death Certificate: Born: July 2, 1859; died April 2, 1944. Parents Louis and Jane Adkins Johnson.]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
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Johnson, Electa

Funeral of Mrs. Electa Johnson
     Funeral services for Mrs. Electa Higgins Johnson, of Leota, were held Sunday at 11 a.m. at Oley chapel and burial in the cemetery near there. Mrs. Johnson leaves the following surviving relatives, her husband, William Johnson, four sons, Ogle, Chester and Willard this county and Leonard Johnson of Huntington and a sister Mrs. Jephtha Peters, who lives near Leota.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 22, 1928
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Johnson, Elijah C.

Johnson Rites At 2 Thursday At Good Hope
     Funeral services for Elijah C. Johnson, former county commissioner, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Christmas Day) at Good Hope Baptist church. Rev. Cecil Jones of Kitts Hill will officiate. Interment will be made at the same place by Stevers.
     Yesterday's account of his death omitted mention of one son, Wendell, who is on duty in the west coast defense. The other children are Mrs. Anna Mae Fulks of Proctorville, Walter and Merrill of Detroit, and Emmalee at home. There are five grandchildren. One sister's name was also omitted--Mrs. Mattie Sheets, wife of Herschel Sheets of Crown City R.D.
     Mr. Johnson served two terms as county commissioner and was county manager of the sub-division of aid for aged for two years.
     His death occurred in St. Mary's hospital, Huntington, where he had undergone an operation for prostate trouble. He had not been well for a long time but he was seriously ill for only a few weeks.

Obituary
    "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away".
     Tuesday morning Dec. 23, 1941. In St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, W. Va. The call of the Death angel came to Elijah Curtis Johnson, son of Walter and Anne Elizabeth Johnson, early settlers of Guyan township. "Lige", as he was so familiarly called was born Jan.11, 1878, near Crown City, Ohio, and his age at the time of his death was 63 years, 11 months and 12 days. He was married to Miss Georgia Moore, April 28, 1913, and to this union were born the following children all of whom survive. Hollis, Walter and Merril Clyde of Detroit, Mich., Wendell Ray, of Camp Wallace, Texas, Mrs. Anna Mae Fulks of Proctorville, Ohio, and Emma Lee at home, also five grandchildren survive. He was the sixth of a family of twelve children, four of them have preceded him to the great beyond, namely John J., Emza, Lucy, and Mallie E., the surviving brothers and sisters are as follows. William H. Of Northup, O., Earnest of Huntington, W. Va., Chas and Chauncey, Mrs. Mattie Sheets, Mrs. Emma Moore, and Miss Alta, all of Crown City.
     Lige was quite active in public life having taught a number of terms in the public schools of Ohio and West Vrigina. He very successully served two terms as commissioner of Gallia Co. He also served two years as manager of the Division of Aid for the Aged. He lived an honest upright life and was always ready to help those who were in need. He was of a cheerful manner and kind words of encouragement have helped many through the hard places in life. Perhaps sweetest of all the fragrance shed from his radiant, unselfish life, was in his own home, where love reigned in beautiful devotion to his wife and children. He was always appreciative of each member of his family and never failed to tell them so. His devotion to his family and friends was far above the average and his last testimony was like that of the great apostle, Paul. When the sun of his life was slowly sinking behind the western horizon, he looked unto his heavenly father with a steadfast hope and with an unshaken faith and said, " I am now ready". All is well with my soul. Let us not weep as those who have no hope but let us bow our heads in humble submission and say Thy will not ours be done, and live for him who died for us and has made it possible that we can all be reunited again and live together in a land of fadeless beauty where the sun never sets and the leaves never fade.

Rev. Oma Williams

Gallipolis newspaper
December 24, 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                        Top of Page

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Johnson, Eliza Williams

Eliza Williams Johnson
     OBITUARY - Eliza Williams was born in Washington County, Ohio, Oct. 29, 1843. She was married to W.A. Johnson at Gallipolis. She leaves a husband, three sons, and one daughter, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. They were all with her and insisted on caring for her in her last hours.
     She was laid to rest in the Wakita Cemetery on Thursday, July 23rd. Rev. E. L. Nicholson conducted the services.

Card of Thanks
     We desire to express our deepest gratitude to the friends who assisted us in the care of our beloved wife and mother during her long sickness, death and interment.
     It was indeed a great relief during all those long days to know that friends would not only neglect their home duties but wear themselves out in vigils for her and to our assistance, for which we ever will be grateful.
             W. A. Johnson and Family

Gallipolis Paper
July 22, 1903
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Johnson, Emza

Commissioner's Brother Dies in Guyan
     Emza Johnson, 63, died Wednesday about 5:30 p.m. in Guyan township after a long period of ill health due to tuberculosis. He was the son and one of eleven children of the late Walter and Ann Eliza Williams Johnson.  He died in the family home where he was born and where he and his sister, Alta Johnson, had lived together since the death of their parents. 
     Besides this sister Mr. Johnson is survived by these brothers and sisters: John of Mason county WVa; William of Northup; Ernest of Huntington; Elijah, Charles and Chauncey Johnson, Mrs. Herschel (Mattie) Sheets and Mrs. Emma Moore all of Crown City.  A sister, Mrs. Lucy Woolweaver, died about two years ago.
     Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Good Hope church by Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial in the church cemetery by F.L. Stevers.  Mr. Johnson was a quiet, unassuming
man, honest and industrious and much liked by all those who knew him.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
13 June 1935, p. 1
Transcribed by Eve Hughes                                                                              Top of Page

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Jones, Lindy

     Charles Lindbergh "Lindy" Jones, 62, of 1004 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis died at his home on Monday,Jan 22, after an extended illness. Born Nov. 11, 1927, in Mahan, W. Va., he was a son of the late James and Evelyne (Fisher) Jones.
     Surviving are his wife, Natalie (Cantley) Jones; two daughters, Robin Jones of Gallipolis, and Jill Miller of Rio Grande; three brothers, Jack of Selville, Ohio; Terry of Portage, Ind.; and John of Detroit, Mich.; five sisters, Faye Arthur of Orlando, Fla.; Ruth Anderson of Lakewood, Colorado; Sue Adkins of Cary, N.C.; Beth Ronger of Bremen, Ky.; and Lissie Vaughn of Athens, Tenn.; three half-sisters, Mary Snead of Point Pleasant; Louise McBrayer of Chesapeake, W.Va.; and Alma Solters of Ihmann, W. Va.
He was retired after 21 years of service with the U.S. Army and was a former employee of the O. O. McIntyre Park District in Gallipolis.
     Services were conducted Thursday, 10 a.m. at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home. The Pastor Everett Delany officiated. Burial was in Greencastle Cemetery, Greencastle, W. Va., and military graveside rites were held.

[Note: Died Jan 22, 1990]

Gallipolis paper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Jones, Lola Mae

     Lola Mae Jones, 83, Rt. 3, Gallipolis, died 7:30 a.m. Monday at HMC. She was the wife of the late James H. Jones, who died June 1969.
     She worked as an attendant and also in the laundry department at the Gallipolis Developmental Center (GSI). She was born July 24, 1896, in Patriot to the late Charles Edler and Ona Houck Edler. She was schooled in the Gallia County schools and married Mr. Jones in 1914. Into that union, two children were born: Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Browning, Columbus, and Mrs. Garland (Marie ) Saunders, Fairfield-Vanco Rd, Gallipolis. A niece raised in the home, Mrs. Dillard (Evelyn) Wallace, Gallipolis. Also surviving is a step-mother, Mrs. Garnet Eskew, Gallipolis. Two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive.
     She attended the First Church of God, Gallipolis, and was active in the Ladies Missionary Society. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Phillip Curtis, minister, will officiate; burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s from 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday.
Pallbearers: Eugene Saunders, Gene Matheny, Ellen Baker, Paul Smeltzer, Tom Kessel, and David Patterson.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, July 15, 1980
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Jones, Maggie

DIED
     June 25th, at three O'clock and twenty-six minutes, a.m., our darling sister Maggie Jones, aged 23 years, 2 months and 21 days.
     Too lovely a flower for earth, the Father transplanted her to the garden above; too bright and precious a jewel to grace our homely circle, she now sparkles in the diadem of her Savior, in whom she expressed strong confidence and sure trust. All who knew her will deeply regret her loss, but the bereavement and grief of her near relatives can not be expressed.
     Certain it is that has cast a shadow over their enjoyment which will not be wholly obliterated until at the blissful portals we meet her whom we know will be waiting to greet and welcome us.

S.J. C.
Williamstown, West Va.

Meigs County Press
Wednesday, July 17, 1867
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Jones, Mary Addie

     The rugged oak with its rough bark may withstand the freezes of the coldest winter. By the aid of the tough fiber and its root being deeply buried in earth, it may withstand the driving tempest and whirlwind, but the beautiful violet with its delicate stem , at the first nipping frost droops its head; its fragrance and loveliness become things of the past and the melancholy of Autumn settles over those who have been suddenly withdrawn from its charming presence. So in human affairs; the most beautiful, the tenderest, that which has won the uppermost seat in the affections by its own grace and brilliancy, in a rash manner, cruel death snatches from the midst of its admirers.
     Mary Addie Jones, of Cora, a most intelligent and graceful little girl of nine years, died of diptheria Nov. 2,1881.
     Mary Addie was a sprightly little girl, slight of form, of fine feather, with beautiful curly locks that dangled merrily about her shoulders, a keen investigating eye, with a frank appropriate answer to a question. She was celebrated as a disclaimer, and upon many a Sabbath School occasion had the clear ringing tones from this miniature orator caused a broad smile to hover over the audience, admiration to fill their eyes or conviction to rivet upon their hearts.
     As a pupil, for diligence in study, obedience to her instructor and respect for all with whom she was associated, she had few equals. In her illness she did not complain but nobly struggled to bear up to the last.
     Her teacher and fellow students regret that one so model-like and good should be taken from their number; her numerous friends and relatives are filled with sorrow; a kind loving father and mother and a dear little brother and sister weep that the center of their attraction, the idol of their heart should have such a transient stay. But their tears are not tears of despair but of well grounded hope. A.E. K.

[Note: Buried in Tyn Rhos Cemetery in Perry tp. This obituary also in Gallipolis Journal]

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 1, 1881
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Jones, Rosa S,

Rosa S. Jones
     LORAIN, OHIO - Rosa S. Jones, 76, Lorain, a former resident of Gallia County, died July 31, 1992 at Community Hospital, Lorain. She was born March 21, 1916 in Bladen, a daughter of the late Jesse and Erie Adkins Eblin.
     Survivors include two daughters, Betty Hollingsworth of Lorain and Sue Jones of Gallipolis and one sister, Naomi McGuire of Gallipolis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdie Jones, July 7, 1981; two sons,four brothers and three sisters.
     Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis. Burial will be in Poplar Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 5-8.

No Paper Name
Aug 2, 1992
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                            Top of Page

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Jones, Sarah Ann Rothgeb

Death Claims Elderly Wife of J.R. Jones
Burial To Be At Bulaville Church At 2 [p.m.] Tuesday.
Couple Moved 3 Weeks Ago
     Mrs. Sarah Ann Rothgeb Jones, wife of J.R. Jones, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her son, Charles, at Upper Sandusky. She was 77 years old.
     Mrs. Jones was born and reared in Addison Township and she and Mr. Jones had lived until three weeks ago on their farm near Bulaville. Because of her advancing age and declining health, they disposed of their chattels and went up to Upper Sandusky, where their three sons reside. The sons, besides Charles are William and Perry Jones.
     Funeral services will be held at the Bulaville Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with burial in the Rife Cemetery. The body and funeral cortege will arrive shortly before the hour for services, it is planned.
     Mrs. Jones was a member of the Campaign Church. She is survived by, besides her husband and sons, one daughter and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Brown, Gallipolis and Mrs. Flora L. Rife, widow of Dan Rife, of Bulaville.
     Friends of Mr. Jones, will be glad to know that his health has shown marked improvement since he went to the northern part of the state. This information is obtained from a grandson, who came ahead of the funeral party to complete arrangements for the funeral and internment.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Nov. 18, 1935

Jones, Sarah Ann

Mrs. Jonathan R. Jones
Died At Home Of Son In Eden Township, Saturday Afternoon
     Mrs. Jonathan R Jones of near Gallipolis, died at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Jones, in Eden Township, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock from paralysis of the throat. She had been ill about 4 years.
     Sarah Ann Rothgeb was born to John and Susan Shaver Rothgeb,in Gallia County, Oct. 15, 1858; being aged 77 years, 1 month and 1 day at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Jonathan R. Jones, who survives, on May 3, 1878. Mr. & Mrs. Jones came to the home of their son about six weeks ago from near Gallipolis.
     Surviving children are William Jones and Perry Jones of Upper Sandusky, Charles Jones at whose home the mother died and Mrs. Ellen Rothgeb of Carey. Six children are deceased. Two sisters, Mrs. Florella Rife and Mrs. James Brown of Gallipolis, also survive. Five brothers and one sister preceded Mrs. Jones in death.
     Mrs. Jones was a member of the Baptist Church in Gallia County.
     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Charles Jones home, in charge of [not readable]. The body will be taken to Gallipolis early Tuesday and funeral services will be held at the Bulaville Church with burial in the Rife Cemetery near Gallipolis.

The Daily Chief (Upper Sandusky, Ohio)
Nov 18, 1935
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Jones, Thomas

Death of Thomas Jones
     Died, January 17, 1892, ---near Rio Grande, Mr. Thomas Jones, in his 88th year. Mr. Jones was born in South Wales, emigrated to America in 1840, and settled on a farm south of Rio Grande, where he lived until his death. He lost his eye-sight about nine years ago, but his mind was good and he had a retentive memory, which enabled him to be good company until the end. He was very patient, agreeable, and kind to all around him. He had a very pleasant home in the evening of life with his son and daughter-in-law, John. Ll. Jones and wife. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Centreville, always willing and ready to do his part, and died in th full assurance of a glorious immortality.
     His remains were taken to Ebenezer graveyard, and laid beside his beloved wife, that crossed the ocean with him, who had preceded him to the spirit world many years. Religious services by Rev. D. S. Jones and Rev. D. J. Lloyd. Undertaker T. E. Jones.

February 20, 1892
Gallipolis Bulletin
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                         Top of Page

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Jones, William

Aged Janitor Falls to Death at School
     William Jones, 80, colored, for many years janitor of the Lincoln school, died Tuesday morning as a result of a fall down the basement stairs of the school building. Cause of death was said by coroner J. T. Hanson to have been a broken neck. The unconscious form of the janitor was discovered by some school children who arrived at the building early Tuesday morning. It was supposed that he had suffered a spell of dizziness as he was climbing the steps after making the fires in the furnace, and that he fell from near the top of the stairs. The door on the first floor of the building was left open when he went down. As it was unusual for the door to be left open the school children noticed the fact which led to the discovery of the body.
     It was reported that Mr. Jones did not die immediately after the fall. He was taken to his home on Third avenue, next to the school building, and physicians were sent for. Mr. Jones was dead when the medical men arrived.
     Mr. Jones had been the janitor of Lincoln school for many years and was perhaps the oldest employee in the school system. He was a faithful worker and his efficiency as janitor was not impaired, even at his advanced age. Each year he applied to the board to continue him in his job and it appears he had the ambition to keep to his work until he should die in harness. He was highly respected by all who knew him.
The old man lived in his own house by the school building which saw so many years of his service. Recently he had been sharing his home with Jud Scott, of the Mecca Shine Parlour. Two sons and a daughter live in Gallipolis. He did not live with them, because he preferred to live in the house by the school building he loved so well.
     Mr. Jones’ wife has been dead for several years. He is survived by three sons, Andy Jones and Joe Jones, of this city, and Harry Jones of near Pittsburgh; and three daughters, Mrs. B. V. Pannell, of this city; Mrs. Garnet Jackson, Minersville, W. Va. and Mrs. Julia Shanklin of Chicago, Ill.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
December 6, 1927
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Jones, William A.

     William A. Jones, 80, a former Gallia County resident, died Wednesday in San Diego, California. Born May 23, 1902 in Cheshire Township, Gallia County, he was a World War II Veteran and spent the remainder of his life in Phoenix, AZ and San Diego.
     Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Topping of Gallipolis and Mrs. Jessie Lemely of Palmetto, FL and a brother, Clinton of Cheshire.
     Burial with military honors will be held in San Diego.

The Sunday Time-Sentinel
May 22, 1983
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

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Jordan, Flora

Mrs. Jordan, 79, Dies Saturday
     Mrs. Flora Jordan, 79, died in Holzer hospital at 1 a. m. Saturday. She had been a patient at the hospital for six days. Her home was at 705 First Ave. Mrs. Jordan was a native of Bellaire, where she was born on Oct. 2, 1874, the daughter of Reese and Susan Hoskins Goddard.
     Mrs. Jordan was married to Hugh Jordan here in Gallipolis and her late husband, who died in 1926, was a native of West Virginia. They were the parents of two children, the late Bonnie Feustel who died in 1927 and Hugh (Dewey) Jordan who died three years ago.
     Two grandchildren, Howard and Willard Feustel, were reared in the home of the deceased after the death of their mother. Mrs. Jordan had spent most of life at the First Ave. address.
Others who survive are 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
     Funeral service for Mrs. Jordan will be held at Miller’s Home for Funerals at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. James Erwin, pastor of Condee Chapel, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1954
Transcribed by Lew Casey                                                                            Top of Page

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Jordan, Hugh Franklin (Dewey)

Death Claims Dewey Jordan
Services Wednesday For World War I Vet
     Hugh Franklin (Dewey) Jordan a native of Gallipolis and a familiar figure here and in Kanauga most of his years, died at 3 p. m. Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard (Eleanor) Logan Pomeroy. He was a veteran of World War I, a private in a detachment of the quartermaster corps from September, 1918, till April 1919.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals, under the auspice of Lafayette Post, American Legion. Burial will be in Pine St. Cemetery.
     “Dewey,” a son of Hugh Franklin Jordan and Flora Goddard Jordan was born May 6, 1897. He married Florence Vance April 13, 1923, and to them 10 children were born. Two of them died in infancy and there are seven survivors besides the daughter already mentioned: Betty Jordan of Dayton, Robert of Columbus, Patricia Ann and June Jordan of Pomeroy, Nancy Carol Thomas and John of Gallipolis. There are three grandchildren. Mrs. Jordan died two years ago this month.
     Decedent’s last home here was at 705 First Ave., where his mother lives. He was last employed by Clark’s Cleaners. Years ago he had worked at the Treasure Stove Works and the Thompson and Francis stove foundry. He was also a paper hanger and painter.
     In his youth he became a member of the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
     He was of frail physique but industrious nevertheless and a genial man.

Gallipolis Tribune
July 1950 (Date of Death 1 July)
Transcribed by Lew Casey

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Jordan, Hugh M.

Hugh Jordan Dead
     Hugh M. Jordan, of Fay, W. Va., well known here, died Thursday of heart trouble and other complications, aged 71. His funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10:30 at Mt. Zion church by Rev. R. R. Denney, and burial was at the same place by Hayward.

Gallipolis Journal
October 1912
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Justus, Carrie C.

Carrie Cline Justus, 93, Rt. 1, Vinton, died at her residence Tuesday morning.
     Born Dec. 25, 1898 in Wyoming, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Jefferson and Viola Cline. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Old Regular Baptist Church in Virginia. She was preceding [sic] in death by her husband, Melvin Justus on Feb. 7, 1964, whom she married Nov. 30, 1917.
     She is survived by one daugter, Reuby June Stewart of Vinton, and four sons, Rush Cook of Cyclone, W.Va., U.N. Justus, Hassel Justus and Jay C. Justus, all of Vinton. Also preceding her in death were three daughters, Tressie Lund, Lessell Horton, and Bessie Mullins; three infant daughters; one infant son; one sister; and four brothers.

[Note: She is buried in Vinton Memorial Cemetery in Huntington Township. There is no death date on her stone. Listed as Carrie E. but that could have been a middle initial. Carrie Justus, b. 1895, d. Apr. 11, 1989. w/o Melvin Vinton Memorial HU]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 12, 1989
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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