Gallia County Newspaper Obituaries C-F

Caldwell, Esta

     Esta Francis Caldwell, 71, Inverness, Fla., died unexpectedly at 6 a.m. Monday at her home.
     She was born July 30, 1904, in Gallia County, daughter of the late John and Lottie Sowards Beaver. She married Wyman Caldwell on Jan. 28, 1921, in Gallipolis. He preceded her in death in 1973.
     The following children survive: Roy Caldwell, Mrs. Roosevelt ( Alma) McDonnell and Mrs. Kenneth (Hazel) Devault, all of Columbus; Mrs. William (Opal) Saunders, Rt. 2, Bidwell; Mrs. Weldon (Katy) Butcher, Columbus; James Caldwell, Griffith, Ind.; Kenneth Caldwell, Columbus and Miss Algean Caldwellk, Inverness. One son preceded her in death. Twenty grand and five great-grandchildren survive, along with one brother, Fred Beaver, Groveport. She spent most of her life in Gallia County.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:30 until 5 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. or Thursday. Pallbearers will be Bobby Saunders, Bobby Morrison, Jerry Smith, Jim Stutes, Billy Caldwell and Sam Eisnaugle.

Unknown publication
Died Jan. 26, 1976
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Caldwell, Nancy Jane

Nancy Jane Caldwell, daughter of Nicholas and Sarah Fellure, was born Jan. 27, 1854, and departed this life Monday, Sept. 1, 1924, aged 70 years, 7 months and 4 days.
In 1871 she was united in marriage with M. G. Caldwell. To this union eleven children were born, two boys and nine girls. They are James and Everett Caldwell, Eva Clary, Garnet Sheets, Sophia Halley of Crown City, Wealthea Edwards, Ella Jones of Thurman, Cora Burnett of Patriot, Alma Irion of South Point, Celesta Sheets and Roma Wallace, deceased.
At the age of 16 years she united with the Siloam Baptist church and lived a consistent Christian until death. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, children and six brothers, Nicholas, Thomas, Charles, Jesse and Joshua, living, and Garrison, deceased.
Beyond this realm of sighs and tears
There looms a brighter land,
Where myriads of angels play
Where hand is clasped in hand.

‘Tis where we’ll find them one by one,
Let’s make our purpose sure,
And anchor fast our trust in God
‘Tis there it is secure.

September 11, 1924
Gallia Times
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Caldwell, Wyman

Retired farmer claimed
     Wyman Caldwell, 78, Rodney, died at 7 a.m. today at his home. He was a retired farmer.
     Mr. Caldwell was born Aug. 12, 1894, in Gallia County, son of the late Clayton and Minnie Hively Caldwell.
     He is survived by his wife, Esta Beaver Caldwell whom he married Jan. 28, 1921, in Gallipolis, and the following children: Roy, Columbus; Mrs. Roosevelt (Alma) McDonnell, Columbus; Mrs. Kennety (Hazel) DeVault, Columbus; Mrs. William (Opal) Saunders, Eureka Star Route; Mrs. Weldon (Katie) Butcher, Columbus; James, Griffith, Ind.; Kenneth, Columbus and Algean of Inverness, Fla. One son preceded him in death. Eighteen grand and three great-grandchildren survive. One sister preceded him in death. One half-brother and two half-sisters preceded him in death.
     Mr. Caldwell spent most of his lifetime in Gallia County and had resided in Florida for the past 12 years.
     Mr. Caldwell was a member of the VFW in Columbus. He was a World War I veteran.
     Funeral services will be held p.m. Thursday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home between 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Military graveside rites will be held by Post 4464, VFW.

Unknown publication
1973
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Call, Mary Baker

Mary A. Baker Call, 85 Gallipolis, died Wednesday, May 1, 1996 at her residence. Born Jan. 16, 1911 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Charles W. and Addie Boster Baker, she was a retired second grade teacher at Washington Elementary School. A member of Christ United Methodist Chruch, she was also a member of the Gallia County Retired Teachers Association, Eastern Star 283 and the White Shrine.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lincol E. Call; and by five brothers and a sister.

Surviving are a son, Don E.(Peggy) Call of Rio Grande; and three grandsons.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Christ United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Tom Hite officiating. Burial will be in the Clay Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the services. Eastern Star services will be conducted in the funeral home at 8:30p.m. Friday

Gallipolis Dailey Tribune
Thursday May 2, 1996

Transcribed by niece Marian Schoonover

Call, Owen

     Owen Call Crown City Owen Call, 90, a resident of Rt. 2, Crown City ( Call Rd.) died Saturday morning at the Best Care Nursing Home, Wheelersburg. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. Mr. Call was born Sept. 15, 1886, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Call.
     He married Anna Elizabeth Cox on Oct. 23, 1913, in Gallipolis. She preceded him in death in July, 1959. Surviving are two sons, Woodrow of Dayton and Wymond of Florida; a stepson, Howard Whittaker, Gallipolis, and six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Six brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mercerville Baptist Church.
     Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Providence Church. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Monday from 6 until 9 p.m.

Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley
1977 obituary

Campbell, Frances

Mrs. Campbell, 87, Dies at Bidwell
Mother of Cecil Denney…Funeral at 2 Sunday
     Mrs. Frances Campbell, 87, died at 1:30 this morning at the home of her son, Cecil Denney, Bidwell merchant. She was in her 88th year and had been gravely ill for a week.
     Mrs. Campbell was born at Kerr June 11, 1855, the daughter of Wesley and Susan Stevens Cherrington. She was twice married, both of her husbands, Daniel M. Denney and J. J. Campbell, having preceded her in death; and for 20 years she lived with only son and his family. A daughter, Mrs. Seymour Lawless of Porter, also survives and there are two brothers and three sisters: Ernest K. Cherrington of Yakima, Washington; Ezra Cherrington of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Ross Saunders of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Dora Pollet, Marion, and Mrs. Ruth Noce, Fresno, Calif.
     Funeral services will be held at Westerman Methodist Church, of which decendent was a member, at 2 o’clock Sunday.
     Rev. R.R. Denney, if physically able, will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery there by J.L. Coleman and Son.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec. 24, 1942
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Carter, Robert

Death of Judge Robert Carter, A Pioneer.
     Death has claimed another one of our pioneer residents, Judge Robert Carter. His death was not an untimely one, for his life has been withering for the past year. Few men living outside of Gallipolis are better known than he was who has been called beyond, and his death will bring sorrow to the hearts of his host of friends. Deceased was a man of straightforward and dignified demeanor, strict
integrity, and his death is sincerely lamented.
     Deceased was born in Walnut township, this county, Jan. 15, 1814, and was 83 years of age at the time of his death. The ultimate cause of his death was the infirmities of old age. His wife preceded him a number of years ago and beside her his remains were interred Thursday afternoon in the burial grounds at Salem church.
     He was the father of ten children, five of whom survive him. Viz: William A., Missouri, John H., Anna and James P. Carter, who will cherish the memory of a good, kind, indulgent father. Judge Carter served as Probate Judge of this county about a quarter of a century ago and was elected county commissioner two consecutive terms. He became a member of the Odd Fellows twelve years ago, joining Patriot lodge, and under their ritual be laid to rest.
     Wetherholt had charge of the funeral.

The Galllipolis Journal
Tuesday, April 27, 1897
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart

Casey, Donna Jean

     Donna Jean Casey, 27, of Gallipolis, O., was recovered from the river Wednesday evening.
     Born Jan. 28, 1940, in Mason County, she was a daughter of Harold and Mabel Madden Oliver of Gallipolis and was a part time employed waitress at the Dance Restaurant at Kanauga, O. She was a member of the Church of God at Gallipolis.
     Surviving besides her parents are the husband, Harold Casey; two children, Richard Lee, 2, and Cathy, 9 months; and a sister, Mrs Barbara Donahoe of Chesapeake, O.
     The body is at the Miller Home For Funerals in Gallipolis.

Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Thursday, December 21, 1967
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Casey, Hazel

     Hazel Lee Casey, 54, a resident of 421 First Avenue, died in Holzer Medical Center around 9 p.m. Saturday.
     She was born at Monessen, PA, on March 13, 1920, daughter of the late Charles Richard Kinder and Abbie Stedman Kinder, who survives.
     She married Raymond S. Casey on May 8, 1937. He survives. Three sons survive: James, Dayton; Harold, Columbus; and T-Sgt. Lewis Casey, Ft. Meade, MD; two daughters: Carol Sue Worby, Teheran, Iran; Miss Linda Casey, at home. Eight grandchildren survive.
     Two sisters survive, Mrs. Virginia Day, Gallipolis and Mrs. Margaret Riffle, Addison. One brother, Richard Kinder, preceded her in death.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's Home for Funerals with Rev. Joe D. Will officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, friends and relatives are asked to contribute to the cancer fund.

Gallipolis Tribune
18 Nov 1974
Transcribed by Linda Lane

Casey, John Alexander

     JohnAlexander Casey was born June 5, 1866, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Casey of Mason County, W. Va. and died at 10:30 o'clock a. m. May 23, 1939 at the home for Aged conducted by Mrs. Bessie Higgins, 439 Second Avenue.
     Mr. Casey was married three times. He was married to Sarah Bateman, now deceased. Born to this union was one daughter, Mrs. Mary Slayton of Gallipolis. His second marriage was to Sarah Jane Lewis, now deceased. He is survived in this union by one daughter, Rozella Gale of Ashley, Ohio, and five sons, Carl, John, Lincoln, Clarence and Raymond Casey, all of Gallipolis.
     He is also survived by his third wife, Ethel Raike, and fifteen grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and three brothers, George Casey of Apple Grove, W. Va., James Casey of Gallipolis Ferry, W. Va., and Samuel Casey of Rodney, Ohio.
     One sister, Jane, and three brothers, Edward, Albert and Wesley, preceded him in death.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1939
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Casey, Raymond S.

     Raymond S. Casey, 76, 430 First Avenue, Gallipolis, died Sunday, May 2, 1993 at Holzer Medical Center. He was a retired employee of the Ohio Valley Bank and a World War II U.S. Navy and Army veteran. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4464, Disabled American Veterans Post 5 and the Gallia County Senior Citizens Center.
     He was born October 9, 1916 in Mason County, W.Va., the son of John and Sarah Lewis Casey. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Sims Boster Casey; three sons, James W. Casey of Paris, TX; Harold L. Casey of Columbus and Lewis E. Casey of San Angelo, TX; two daughters, Carol Sue (David) Varney and Linda Lane, both of Gallipolis; one stepson, Ron Boster of Smithville, N.C; one stepdaughter, Kathleen (William) Darnell of Centerville; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and two sisters, Rosella Gale of Cardington and Mary Slayton of Gallipolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Hazel Lee Casey, in 1974 and three brothers.
     Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel. Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. David S. Varney officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Street Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the VFW Post 4464 of Gallipolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gallia County Senior Citizens Center, 220 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 3, 1993
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Caudill, Emily

Mrs. G. Caudill Died Last Night
     Mrs. Garland Caudill, who has been ill since May, died at 11:30 last night at the Holzer Hospital. Suffering from a grave heart condition that made it necessary for her to lie as near motionless as possible, she was brought to the hospital from her home just above the mouth of Raccoon Creek on Nov. 23.
     Mrs. Caudill was 36 years old and lifelong resident of that section. She was a daughter of the late W. D. Boston.
     She is survived by her husband, who is a merchant and farmer and a member of the County Selective Service Board, and four children, Eddie and Jimmie, twins; Wayne and Anita Marie. Then there are these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Stacy Harbour, Mrs. Clara Chambers and Ithamar J. Boston, all of Bladen. W. B. Boston, Mrs. Myrtle Dewitt and Harry Boston, all of Eureka.
     The body was removed to C. R. Halley’s mortuary at Mercerville and no funeral arrangements had been announced early this afternoon.

Gallipolis Tribune
1953
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Cavin, Clarissa

Death of Mrs. Clarissa Cavin
     Mrs. William or Clarissa Cavin, the oldest female, resident, perhaps, in town or county, passed away peacefully to her eternal home, on last Friday evening, January 4, 1889, at the hour of 6 o’clock, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Hobson McClurg of this city.
     Mrs. Cavin’s maiden name was Clarissa LeClare. Her parents came here with the second installment of emigrants from France, in the early days of the settlement of Gallipolis by the French. Clarissa was the seventh of seven daughters, born inside the old Fort on the Public Square, August 30, 1797, and was consequently, well advanced in her 92nd year. Mrs. Adelaide Maguet, who died last March, lacking but 18 days of 100 year was a sister, and Mrs. Lewis Denney, of near Porter, this county, is now the only surviving sister, Mr. Wm. Cavin, her husband, to whom she was married when but fifteen years old, died 43 years ago. By him she became the mother of thirteen children, seven of whom were reared to an adult age, Daniel, William, Lewis, Frank, Louise, Mary and Eliza. Four of these are yet living---Mrs. Louise Baltzell of Mt. Vernon, Ill. And William Cavin, Mrs. Zachariah Denney, and Mrs. Hobson McClurg. Twenty three grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild survive her also. The last, Guy Tippens, son of Mr. Jas. Tippens, is seven years old.
     Mrs. Cavin always resided here. After the death of her husband, she lived with her son Frank, on the corner of Third and Cedar Streets, until he died in 1877, and since then most of the time she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. McClurg. About four years ago, she received a slight paralytic stroke, which affected nearly all of her senses and general health to a greater or lesser extent, and it may be said that she has been in constant failing health ever since. She was a very remarkable woman in many respects. She had been a member of the M.E. Church for half a century and was devoted to her bible and Christian duties. She was extremely industrious and looked with disfavor on those who were not. She was an agreeable companion and an eminently good woman.
     Her funeral services were conducted at her late residence at 3:30PM Sunday, by Rev. M.V.B. Euans. Her burial was conducted by Hayward & Sons at the old cemetery. It will not be long until the link is broken which binds our people with those sterling characters, that came here and planted the seeds of civilization on the banks of the Ohio a hundred years ago. It excites our feeling as they are called one by one to join the great majority that are buried in the past. Peace be with them.

Gallipolis Journal
January 9, 1889
Submitted by Dorothy Frazier

Chambers, Madelaine

WIFE IS DEAD IN HONOLULU
     Mrs. Madelaine Chambers, wife of Richard Chambers, who is an officer in the Navy, died Tuesday, June 10, in a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to word received by the bereaved husband’s father, W. F. Chambers of Eureka.
     No particulars of her illness and death are known. The body, however, will be returned to the United States and brought to Gallia County for burial at Clay Chapel, although no date has been set.
     Mr. Chambers and his eight-months-old son, Richard Fletcher, are expected to arrive from Honolulu about June 17. Mrs. Chambers was a native of New York. She had joined her husband in Hawaii about a year ago.

Chambers Funeral Set For Sunday

     Funeral services for Mrs. Richard H. Chambers, who died in Honolulu last Tuesday, will be held at 2 p.m. next Sunday at the Chambersburg Church. Burial of the ashes will be made at Clay Chapel Cemetery.
     The delay was deemed advisable so that relatives living at a distance may arrange to attend. Mrs. Chambers was born and reared in New York City. Her death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage.
     Surviving, besides the husband, is an eight-months-old son.
The bereaved husband is a son of W. F. Chambers of Chambersburg (Eureka post office) and is a naval officer. He has been stationed at Honolulu about 16 months and his wife had been there almost as long. Three years had passed since his previous visit to the parental home.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 1947
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Chambers, Margaret Ethel

Margaret Chambers
      GALLIPOLIS - Margaret Ethel Chambers, 51, Rt. 2, Gallipolis, died at 1:25 p.m. Friday at her residence, having been in failing health for the past six months.
     Born Dec. 24, 1929, in Marysville, W. Va., daughter of the late Nelson and Hazel Swain Pierce, she was an employee of Gallipolis Developmental Center. She was married to Harry Chambers, who survives, on May 29, 1953, in Henderson.
     Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Barbara Nelson of Caldwell, Mrs. Deborah Pratter of Chillicothe, Mrs. Diane Young of Gallipolis, Mrs. Darlene Saunders of Bidwell, and Ellen Chambers of Gallipolis; seven grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Jenny Baker of McConnelsville, Mrs. Sylvia Ferguson of Joseph's Mill, W. Va., Mrs. Betty Gorrell of Malta, Mrs. Rosallen Violand of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. Norma Jean Scott of Pennsville; three brothers, Olin of Friendly, W. Va., Rodney of Long Bottom, W.Va. and Raymond of Philadelphia, Penn.; a stepsister, Mrs. Charlotte Smit of New York.
     She attended the First Presbyterian Church ofGallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.

Unknown publication
April 3, 1981
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Chapline, John

A SUDDEN DEATH.
On the 27th of April, 1859, JOHN CHAPLINE came to his death, on the farm of the Rev. J. D. Ray, in Harrison township, Gallia county, Ohio, by the falling of a tree, which struck him on the head and back, and produced instant death. This melancholy catastrophe has been followed by lamentation and astonishment throughout the neighborhood and community in which he resided. The deceased was a young man, generally respected for his good behavior, and for his peaceful, quiet and orderly manner of life. It was truly said of him by one of his neighbors, that "he died without an enemy." He was suddenly cut off in the flower of his youth, being in the fifteenth year of his age. Serious and thoughtful, upright in his conversation and deportment, and being much given to prayer and the reading of the Scriptures, it is fondly hoped that the germ of spiritual life was implanted within him by the spirit of Christ, and that it now buds and blooms in the life and immortality of the heavenly world. His mortal remains were conveyed to Rome township in Lawrence county, Ohio, and were deposited with the dust of his kindred until the judgment of the great day.
John Chapline was the only son of John and Matilda Chapline, deceased, late of the township, county and State just referred to. He and a younger sister were put under our care nearly six years ago, by Col. Lewis Anderson and Mr. Jacob Proctor, their legal guardians. They are dear in us, and it is like spilling our heart's blood to part with them. With wounded spirits we mourn over the sad calamity that has befallen our beloved boy amidst the charms of youth and the pleasing anticipations which he so fondly cherished in regard to the pleasures and prospects of this life. But severe as is this sudden and unexpected calamity, we desire to pray for submission to the will of God, and to say to Him with penitent and believing hearts: "Not my will, but thine be done."
This melancholy occurrence will be deeply felt and lamented by his surviving sisters, his brother-in-law, his guardians, and by other numerous relatives and friends. The light of the Chapline family is probably extinguished by the untimely death of this only son.
PILGRIM
Mr. Ebenezer, Ohio, May 6th, 1859

Ironton Register, Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio
May 19, 1859
Transcribed by Jean Griesan

Chappelle, Abigail Belle Bierce

Abigail Belle Bierce, the eldest of a family of thirteen, the children of Marcus and Laura Sherwood Bierce, was born at Nelson, Portage County, Ohio, January 1st, 1823, and died at Columbus, Ohio, March 4, 1913, aged over 90 years. On January 1st, 1844, she was married to Dwight W. Chappelle, and they became the parents of eight children, Laura, Amelia, Elizabeth, Lucy, Bierce, Warren, Ambrose and Parker. Her husband and two children, Laura and Elizabeth, preceded her to the Great Beyond. Besides the six remaining children she is survived by three brothers, Albert, Andrew and Ambrose, the well known writer, and one sister, Almeda Pittinger; she also left thirty-two grandchildren and thirty-eight great-grandchildren.
At an early age she united with the Presbyterian church and was a devout, christian lady, of a very cheerful and hopeful disposition, keeping sweet and placed under the most adverse circumstances. The last year and a half of her life was spent in St. Anthony’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The most of her long life was passed in Cheshire, Ohio, where her funeral was held in the Baptist church by Rev. Sprouse. She was laid to rest beside her husband in Gravel Hill cemetery on March 5th, 1913.

Undated newspaper article
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

Cherrington, Whitfield

In Memoriam
Whitfield Cherrington, youngest son of John and Jane H. Cherrington, was born at Evergreen, O., November 7th, 1843, and died of pneumonia at Warsaw, Mo., Jan. 6th, 1897. At the age of 18 he enlisted in Co. L, 7th O.V. Calvary and bravely fought under the old flag until traitors laid down their arms. In 1869 he moved to Benton county, Mo., and resided there until till his death. He was County Surveyor of Benton county 16 years. He was honorable, upright and fearless, always standing for the right, as God gave him to see the right. He was never married and after death was brought here by loving friends and laid to rest within sight of where he spent his youthful days. He was a member of the G.A.R. also of the Order of Odd Fellows. His funeral was preached at Westerman to a large congregation. He was carried to the grave by six of his nephews, viz: V.C. Weed, C.W. Kerr, William T. Halstead, Fred and Summer Cherrington, Jr.. He has gone to his reward. [only 5 named]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 5, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Clark, Andrew J.

RIO GRANDE LOSES A SPLENDID CITIZEN
Andrew J. Clark dies Suddenly of Heart Attack on Wednesday Night-- Funeral was Friday
     Failing to recover from a sudden heart attack, Mr.Andrew J. Clark, 75. a native of Raccoon township and prominent merchant there, died Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 1935. His deathcame as a great shock to his family and friends, and many expressions of sympathy were extended them.
     He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Lola Tobin, six daughters and a son . They are Mrs. sophia Liggett of Detriot; Mrs. Edith Henson and Mrs. Ted Merriam of Ann Arbor of Thurman; Mrs. Talmadge Cottrell of Trenton and W.E. Clark near Rio Grande. Joe Clark of Adamsville is a brother. A sister, Mrs. Ida Kent, lives in Columbus and two others. Mrs. Jessie Haller and Mrs. Rose Childers in Dayton.
     Mr. Clark was a splendid citizen , a longtime member of the Methodist church and enjoyed many warm friendships. Funeral services were at the family residence Friday afternoon by Rev. L.C. Watts and Rev. C.O. Clark burial following in Calvary Cemetery.

    Card of Thanks--We wish to express our sincere thanks to those who were so kind and sympathetic during the illness and death of our dear father. A.J. Clark: also to those who were so helpful after his death , to those who sent flowers, to Rev. Watts and Rev. C.O Clark for their consoling words, those who sang, the pall bearers, the undertaker and Mrs. Jessie Davis for her assistance. We also wish to thank those who have been so kind to our mother in her long illness. ---- The Clark Family.

Gallipolis Tribune
July 11, 1935
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart

Clark, Bessie

Mrs. Bessie Clark Died Sunday P.M. Rites Here Tues.
     Mrs. Bessie L. Baxter Clark, born reared here and again a resident of this city after her marriage, died at 5:30 last evening in a Huntington hospital. For some years she had lived in Columbus but was brought to Huntington after she became ill about three months ago.
     Interment will be made on the Nevius lot in Mound Hill at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
     Surviving are a son, George Erwin Clark, with the Army in New Guinea, and a sister, Mrs. L. A. Rose, Huntington.
     Mrs. Clark, a daughter of Captain Zenas Baxter, was reared at the Nevius home at 626 Second Ave., now occupied by the A. W. Fish and family.
     Her second husband was the late Charles F. Stockhoff.

Gallipolis Tribune
1945
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Clark, Carter S.

Carter S. Clark
     Carter Clark, 81, was dead on arrival at HMC yesterday at noon.
     Mr. Clark was born July 23, 1898, one of seven children born to the late Curtis and Eva Carter Clark. He attended Providence school and was married to Myrtle Boston, Chambersburg, who preceded him in death. They had three children, Curtis Clark, California; Mrs. James (Geneva) Engle, Columbus; and Mrs. Clay (Evelyn) Williams, Crown City. His second marriage was to Frankie Brothers, who survives.
     He also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank (Audrey) Frounfeller, Temple City, Ca; and one brother, Charles Abraham (Abe) Clark, Columbus.
     He served in the Navy in WW II; he was a carpenter for all his life, and worked at GDC for several years; he also operated a shoe shop in the Park Central Hotel for several years, which closed out in 1965. He was a member of the American Legion.
     The funeral will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Miller's Home for Funerals with the Rev. Carles Lulsher officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery, Leaper.

Unknown publication
January 17, 1980
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Clark, Frederick P.

CLARK
Frederick P. Clark, age 65, Tuesday, late of 869 Montrose
Survived by wife, Stella; daughter, Mary Jane Clark of the residence; 4 brothers, Curtis and Homer Clark of Columbus, Joseph Clark of Delaware and Harry Clark of Florida; 3 sisters, Mrs. E. R. Bolin, Akron, Mrs. J. W. Gilkey, Lancaster, Mrs. William Van Gilder, Gallipolis. Friends may call at the WEIR-AREND EAST CHAPEL, 2154 E. Main St., Thursday afternoon and evening, where service will be held Friday, 10 a.m. Interment, Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster. (Lancaster papers, please copy.)

Columbus Dispatch
Date unknown
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[Note – Frederick probably died in 1962 – Frederick was born and raised in Cheshire - son of Wilber W. Clark & Mary Agnes Blackburn]

Clark, Geneva I.

     Geneva Isabel Clark, 87, of Roush Lane, Route 1, Cheshire, died Friday at Pinecrest Nursing Care Center following a lengthy illness. She retired from Gallia and Meigs County School Systems after 38 years of teaching. Born December 31, 1899 in Cheshire Township, Gallia County, she was a daughter of the late Taylor Gordon and Rhoda Jane Davidson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Oscar Clark in 1978, two sisters, Mrs. Velma Ely and Margaret Cunningham. Surviving is a sister, Bessie Rose of Gallipolis.
     She attended Cheshire Baptist Church and was a member of the Gallia County Retired Teachers Association and an honorary member of Cheshire Garden Club.
     Services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Monday at Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home, Rev. Ron Hammond officiating. Burial follows in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune, November 20. 1987
Submitted by Dorothy Frazier

Clark, Homer C. (Homer Clyde Clark)

CLARK
Homer C. Clark, Riverside Hospital, Friday, age 76, residence 55 E. Henderson Road, Bethal(?), district manager, southern division Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co., Member, North Broadway Methodist Church, Columbus, Rotary Club, Columbus Lodge of Masons No. 30, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Zanesville Rod and Gun Club, Quarter Centrury member of CSOE. Survived by wife, Martha; 2 sons, Dr. Thomas E. Clark, 6165 McVay(?) Blvd., Carl S. Clark, 386 Arden Rd.; 7 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Curt, Harry and Joseph; 3 sisters, Mrs. Garnet Gilkey, Mrs. Ethel Bolin, Mrs. Marie VanGilder. Friends may call at the SHAW DAVIS and GLEN L. MYERS NORTH CHAPEL, 4341 N. High St., after 7 p.m. Saturday, where service and Scottish Rite will be held Monday 1 p.m. Interment, Walnut Grove Cemetery by Shaw Davis. Friends, if the wish, may contribute to the Heart Fund.

Columbus Dispatch
11/23/1963
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
[
Note – Homer died 11/22/1963 (same day as JFK) – Homer was born and raised in Cheshire - son of Wilber W. Clark & Mary Agnes Blackburn]

Clark, James C. (James Curtis Clark)

     Private funeral services will be held Thursday morning in the Darfus Funeral Home, Groveport, for James C. Clark, 76, whose death occurred Monday afternoon.
     The father of Dr. Charles F. Clark, 901 Sheridan Dr., Mr. Clark lived at 3750 Bixby Rd., Groveport. He was a retired agent of the Chespeake and Ohio Railroad and member of the Methodist Church.
     Clark’s survivors include his wife, Mary; daughters: Lois of the home, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Harmon, Canal Winchester, Mrs. Robert (Virginia) Kessler, Groveport; son, Dr. Clark, 8 grandchildren; sisters: Mrs. Garnet Gilkey, Lancaster, Mrs. Ethel Bolin, Greensburg, O., Mrs. Marie VanGilder, Gallipolis; brothers: Joseph, Delaware, O. and Harry, Cheshire, O.
     Friends will be received at the Darfus Funeral Home this Wednesday evening from 7 to 9:30. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery, Canal Winchester.

Undated newspaper article
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[Note – James died 6/7/1965 – James was born and raised in Cheshire - son of Wilber W. Clark & Mary Agnes Blackburn]

Clark, Leonidas

Clark
Leonidas Clark, formerly of Gallia county, died Friday morning at 10:15 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Boice, on Gravel Hill. He had been in poor health for some time and on account of his advanced years his death was not unexpected. He was in his seventy-eighth year and leaves besides the daughter two sons William Clark, of Athens, and Herbert Clark, of Cheshire. He was a good christian man and was patient during his illness and resigned to his fate. The funeral occurred Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the Cheshire Baptist church, being conducted by Rev. F. E. Powell and the interment was made in the Gravel Hill cemetery at that place.

Meigs Co. Republican
Probably 4/8/1912 (Monday)
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[Note – Leonidas died 4/5/1912 – son of Joseph Clark & Rachel Watkins & husband of Maria Smith]

Clark, Mary Agnes (Mary Agnes Blackburn CLARK -AKA Luda Blackburn CLARK)

     Mrs. Mary Agnes Clark, one of Cheshire’s oldest residents and church workers, died about noon Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Ralston. She was 86 and the widow of William Clark, railway section foreman, who died in 1928.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Cheshire Methodist Church, of which she was a member, with Rev. J. V. Speer in charge. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery by Rawlings and Coats of Middleport. The body will be brought from Middleport to the church at 1 p. m.
     Mrs. Clark was a native and life-long resident of the Cheshire community and was a daughter of Squire William Blackburn.
     She has spent most of the summers since her husband’s death, alone in her own home. Because of failing health, she went to the home of her son-in-law, William Van Gilder, Gallipolis Dam lockmaster in the fall. A month ago she was taken to the Ralston home, where Mrs. Ralston, a nurse, cared for her.
     Mrs. Clark is survived by eight children, 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Marie Van Gilder; H. C. Clark, general manager of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co., and Fred Clark, both of Columbus; Harry Clark, Cheshire; Curtis Clark, C & O station agent at Lancaster, who has been seriously ill for several weeks; Mrs. J. W. Gilkey, also of Lancaster: Joe E. Clark, Delaware, and Mrs. E. R. Bolin, Akron.
     Decedent was long a member of the Eastern Star and highly esteemed by the people of her community.

Undated newspaper article
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[Note - Mary Agnes died 1/4/1948 – Husband’s actual name was Wilber W. but he often went by name of William. Although obituary says she was daughter of Squire William Blackburn, her death certificate and other documents show she was the daughter of Jacob Blackburn & Elizabeth A. McMillon. According to her granddaughter Lois, she changed her name from Luda to Mary Agnes to avoid being called “ludicrous”.]

Clark, Mary M. (Mary Ann Mauck CLARK)

CLARK
Mary M. Clark, age 99. Formerly of Circle Dr., Pickerington. Widow of James Curtis Clark, 1965. Member Gahanna Community Church. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lois) Kessler, Canal Winchester, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Harman, Pickerington; son, Dr. Charles Clark, Lancaster, 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Virginia Kessler.
Friends may call at the MYERS FUNERAL HOME, Groveport, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be conducted Friday, 1:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Kuhn and Rev. John W. Selvey officiating. Interment, Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forest Rose School or the charity of your choice.

Columbus Dispatch
1/21/1988
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[ Note – Mary was born and raised in Cheshire - daughter of Isaac Noah Mauck & Annie Sherwood Good]

Clark, Mary M. Grover

Death of Mrs. J. W. Clark
     Mrs. Mary M. Grover, wife of J. Warren Clark, of this city, and daughter of Mr. Wm. H. Grover, of Kyger, Cheshire township, died last Sunday evening, April 7th, 1889, after a severe illness of five weeks with typhoid malaria, but after declining health of about one year. She leaves a husband and one son, Brandon G., sixteen years old, to mourn their great loss. Her father, also, survives her. She was a member of the New, or Swedenborgian Church, and Rev. Daniels, of Middleport, and of that denomination, conducts her funeral services at her late residence on Pine street, at 11 a.m., today, her burial following at the old family burying ground at Kyger.
     Mrs. Clark was an eminently sweet tempered and good dispositioned woman, who endeared herself to all who knew her, and through her long suffering had the kindest intentions of a large circle of friends, for which Mr. Clark and son return their heartfelt thanks.

    “It easeth some, tho’ none it ever cured,
     To think their sorrows others have endured.”

Gallipolis Journal
April 10, 1889
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Clark, Merch

    Merch Irwin Clark, 91, a resident of 64 Pine St., Gallipolis, died in Holzer Medical Center around 2 p.m. Sunday.
     Mr. Clark was the son of the late William Henry and Lelia Belle Kennedy Clark. He was born Oct. 11, 1883 in Morgan Twp. He was one of five children and the last of his immediate family.
     Mr. Clark attended school at Clark Chapel near Porter. He married Sara Hoffman of Meigs County on July 13, 1907.
     One daughter survives, Mrs. Robert (Lyvonia) Bunce, Gallipolis; one grandson, Prof. William Robert Bunce, Cincinnati, survives.
     Mr. Clark left farming in 1940 and worked as a carpenter in construction at the TNT plant and Marietta manufacturing above Pt. Pleasant. He also worked for the railroad. He was a member of Bulaville Grange and Grace United Methodist Church. He loved to hunt.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals with Rev. Paul W. Hawks and Rev. Art Lund, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetary.
     Friends may call a Mr. Clark’s home on Pine Street Tuesday afternoon and evening.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, June 2, 1975
Transcribed by Sandy Bledsoe

Clark, Sara A.

     Sara A. Clark, 88, a resident of 64 Pine St., Gallipolis, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Holzer Medical Center at 9 a.m. Sunday. She had been ill the past five years.
     She was the only child of the late William C. and Ella Mink Hoffman, born April 30, 1891 in Meigs County.
     She moved to the Bidwell-Porter Community with her parents when she was 12 years old. She married Merch Clark on July 13, 1907. He preceded her in death in 1975.
     One daughter, Mrs. Lyvonia Bunce survives. The late Howard Hardway was a foster son reared in the Clark home. One grandson, Prof. William R. Bunce, Cincinnati, survives.
     Mrs. Clark was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was active in the WSCS until her health failed.
     Holy Eucharist will be said by Rector A.H. MacKenzie, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, at 9 p.m. Tuesday following the calling hours for relatives and friends. Last rites will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Cremeens Funeral Home with Rev. James V. Frazier, Jr., and Rev. Charles Lusher officiating.
     Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Pall bearers will be James McDougal, Paul Tope, Lambert Bush, Henry Norman, Richard Knohl and William R. Bunce.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 16, 1979
Transcribed by Sandy Bledsoe

Clark, Sylvester V.

     Sylvester Vance Clark , 99 a resident of Eaglewood Care Center, Springfield, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1995.
     He was born Feb. 20, 1896 in Gallia County, son of the late Issac Newton and Rachel Waugh Clark.
Mr. Clark was retired from the Railway Express Agency with 35 years service.
     He is survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law, Alfred G. and Patricia of Urbana; Ned A. and Mary Lou of Springfield; Dorothy Clark of Venice Fla; seven daughters and three sons-in -law, Mary D. Jarnette of Hawesville, Ky, Grace McKee of Northfield; Thelma and San Dunkel, Englewood; Leeanna and Mark Alberts, Cedar Creek, Texas; Ethel Brust, West Liberty; Nancy and John McKeen, Srpingfield; Marlene Hendren of Canal Winchester; a brother, Elmer, Kettering; three sisters , Frances Jones , Kettering; Mary Notter, Gallipolis; Naomi Myers, Logan; 26 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Satia A. Houck in 1966 and his second wife Gertrude Tayor in 1986, one son, Maurice in 1983.
Friends may call at the Jackson Lytle Ingling Williams Funeral Home, North Limestone Chapel, Springfield, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday.
     Services will be held at 1p.m. Saturday with Rev. George Reed officiating. Burial will be in Rosemill Burial Park.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
1995
Submitted by Marian Schoonover

Clark, William

Death of William Clark
William Clark, aged 75 years and 6 months, died at his home in the Fourth Ward this morning at one o’clock. He had been sick but a few days with neuralgia of the heart. He leaves a wife, two brothers and four sisters. They are Richard Clark, of Middleport; Daniel Clark, Maryanna Irwin, Caroline Wetherholt and Elizabeth Irwin, who live in Gallia county. His remains will be buried in the Clark cemetery in Gallia county, Friday afternoon. …From Middleport in Pomeroy Telegraph

Gallipolis Journal
March 2, 1894
Typed by Henny Evans

Clark, William

     Relatives here received word Saturday morning of the death of William Curtis Clark, 58, at his home in Ridgecrest, Calif. Son of the late Carter and Myrtle ( Boston) Clark, he spent the early part of his life in Gallia County, graduating from the Gallia Academy High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was aboard the U.S. Aircraft Carrier, Lexington, when it was sunk in the Coral Sea, but he was rescued.
     The latter years of his life was spent in California. He retires as a Chief Petty Officer from the U.S. Navy in 1961. He is survived by his wife Lorene and three daughters and one son by a former marriage. The daughters are Patricia, Rhonda and Coleen, and son, Michael, also 7 grandchildren. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Engle, Columbus and Mrs. Evelyn Williams of Crown City and a step-mother, Mrs. Franki8e Clark, Gallipolis.
     Services were held at the funeral home in Ridgecrest, and at Mr. Clark’s request, the Navy took charge of the body, with full military burial at sea.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 15, 1981
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Cochrane, Samuel Jr.

Coleman, Caroline

     Mrs. Caroline Coleman, one of the oldest lady residents of this city, and widely known and respected for her man noble attributes of character, departed this life at about ten o'clock, last Saturday morning, at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane.
     Mrs. Coleman was for so many years a prominent figure before our people that a brief outline of her history cannot but be interesting to our readers. She was the daughter of Commodore Samuel Swain and wife and was the seventh daughter among eight sisters and four brothers. She was born on the Island of Nantucket, Mass., her parents removing to Lawrence county, this State, in October, 1814, and from there to this place, the year following, where she has resided almost continually ever since.
     She was married to Mr. S. H. Coleman November 22, 1832 in Teay's Valley, W.Va., where she was teaching school, at the residence of Mr. Charles Miller, father of Mr. J. H. Miller, now living at Five Mile, in the Kanawha Valley. By this union she became the mother of five children, two of whom, Mrs. Helen Cochrane and Mrs. Kate Williamson, of this city, survive her. Out of the eight sisters and four brothers, only a sister, Mrs. Susan Baxter, who will reach her 83d year next March, survives her.
     In 1852, Mr. Coleman, her husband, moved to Ironton and opened the Ironton House, and died there April 27, 1853. The family returned here soon after his death and have resided here without interruption ever since. Mr. Coleman was elected Sheriff of Gallia county in 1834, from Raccoon township, being a member of the old Ridgeway family at the time. He was a saddler by trade, but for many years was proprietor of the Our House on Front street, that in its day was the leading hostelrie of this section. In this connection he and Mrs. Coleman made a wide and favorable acquaintance and are not yet forgotten by many old residents of towns and cities all over the State. After the family returned from Ironton following Mr. Coleman's death, Mrs. Coleman opened a boarding house which has been the home and abiding place of many of the old residents, of this city, during their lives, among them being the editor of the Journal, to whom she was ever a warm friend and mother and who will miss her with the same grief and sorrow as nearer members of her household.
     Mrs. Coleman was a woman of more than ordinary ability, taking great interest in the political and important affairs of her country which she patriotically revered. Her memory was excellent and was the means of making her always interesting company to both old and young, the wise and the uninformed. She was eminently charitable and no person was ever turned unfed or unclothed from her door if these necessities were required. Besides her own family she raised three children who were not her own among them Mr. Wm. Ferguson, now with Capt. John M. Alexander, who looked upon her as a mother, and whom Mrs. Coleman had great affection for. During the war for the Union, Mrs. Coleman's heart, as ever, was found to be in the right place, and went out in great sympathy and enthusiasm for those who enlisted in their country's cause, and many were her deeds of kindness to them, for which she will never be forgotten in this world nor in the next. She was very industrious, economical and discreet and had accumulated considerable property. Being a Quakeress by faith, she possessed in a marked degree all of those respected virtues pertaining to that sect. For the last twenty years she has not kept house, but made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Robt. Cochrane. For fifteen years, she has been to a greater or less extent an invalid, and during the whole of that time has received every filial devotion due an idolized mother from an affectionate family.
     About three weeks ago, she began to succumb rapidly to the demands of age, but did not take to her bed until the first of last week. Her death was painless and she passed away in sleep, being fully conscious at six o'clock on the morning of her death and dropping to sleep awakened in another, happier and more enduring world. She passed her 80th mile-stone Oct. 10, 1888, and went to her Creator full of years and with a well spent life to receive the reward of a Saviour's love. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Moncure, at St. Peters Episcopal Church at 3:30 p.m., Monday, in the presence of a large and sympathizing congregation, after which her remains were laid away by Hayward & Sons, in the old cemetery by the side of her husband. May she ever be remembered in kindness by those who knew her.

Gallipolis Journal
12 January 1889
Submitted by Eve Hughes

Compton, Jim N.

E. L. COTTRELL, 81, Retired Businessman
     E. L. Cottrell, 81, a retired businessman and prominent resident of Porter, died around 3:30 a. m. Monday in the Holzer Medical Center.
     Mr. Cottrell was owner and operator of the E. L. Cottrell store in Porter from 1921 until 1967. After 46 years survive, he retired and sold the store to the late Paul Phillips and son Bill.
     Mr. Cottrell was born Sept 24, 1892, in Hurricane, W. VA., son of the late Virginia Ervin and Jonathon E. Cottrell.
     He married Georgia Smith in 1914, at Hurricane. She survives, along with three sons: Harold W. Cottrell and Ferris Ronald Cottrell, both of Cincinnati and Donald D. Cottrell, Porter. One son, James Edward Cottrell, preceded him in death. Seven grand and four great grandchildren survive.
     One brother, Homer J. Cottrell, Hurricane, survives. One sister preceded him in death.
     Mr. Cottrell was a member of the Porter United Methodist Church, and served on the Bidwell- Porter Board of Education for several years. He also taught school in West Virginia before moving to Ohio. Funeral services will be held at Porter United Methodist Church 1 p. m.
     Wednesday with Rev. John Bryant and Rev. Freeland Norris officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park.
     Friends may call at the McCoy- Moore Funeral Home in Vinton from 3-5 and 7-9 p. m. on Tuesday. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the services.

DEATH OF DAVID COUGHENOUR
     Mr. David Coughenour died at his home near Cheshire, Saturday, April 14, 1900.
     He was born in Augusta Co., Va., August 6, 1820. He came to Gallia county with his parents in 1830. and settled in Cheshire township, where he has always lived. He married Rachel McCarty in 1843. They were the parents of elven children, two sons and nine daughters , all save two daughters survive him.
     He held membership with the First Kyger F. W. B. church since 1841. He was a man of great worth to the church and community.
     His funeral was held Monday morning at the church, services conducted by
Rev. W.J. Fulton of Rio Grande, which was highly attended

Mrs. David Coughenour, living in Cheshire township, died Wednesday night of a complication of troubles. She was the mother of a large family, an active member of the Kyger Baptist church and a venerable lady, who commanded the universal esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances. Interment took place Friday at Grave Hill cemetery. "Peace be to her ashes."
([Rachel McCarty Coughenour, b. 04 Feb 1822, d. 05 Aug 1896, )

William Cousins Dies on Birthday
     William Alexander Cousins, 88, died at 11:20 p. m. Thursday night at his home, 76 Pine St. His death occurred on the same date as his birthday, April 29, 1866. For 85 years he had lined in the home in which he died. He was the last of his family and his parents were the late James and Emalie Cousins.
     Will, as he was called by a wide circle of friends, was through the years one, if not the most, highly respected members of his race and he has left a mark of friendliness and good will that will be long remembered in years to come. He was a fine citizen and his precept and example was one of high principles. He was an employee of the local postal service until his retirement in 1932. His government service extended over a period of 20 years.
     He was united in marriage with Sadie Greenlace on August 9, 1908, and she survives. Mrs. Cousins has been ill and has been bedfast for the past three years.
     Cousins was a member of the Paint Creek Baptist church, a 32nd degree Mason, Shrine and Eastern Star.
     Services will be held Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the Paint Creek Baptist church with Rev. Preston C. Smith in charge. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt Funeral Home. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday evening at the Wetherholt Funeral Home.

Retired Carpenter Succumbs
     Clan B. Cox, 75, of 223 Second Ave., died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McConnellsville Convalescent Center. He had been in failing health one year. A retired carpenter, Mr. Cox was born May 9, 1896, in Gallia County, son of the late John and Elizabeth Halley Cox. He was twice married, first to Marie Blazer, on Nov. 29, 1919. She preceded him in death in July, 1966. His second marriage was to Ida Clifton, in October, 1971.
     The following children survive: Raly, Breman, Ohio; Mrs. Milford (Gail) Sheets, Gallipolis; Mrs. Ralph (Doriso) Ventresca, Columbus. Nine grand and 10 great-grandchildren survive.
     Two sisters survive, Mrs. Sadie Day and Mrs. Clemma Boston, both ofGallipolis. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He spent most of his life in Gallia County. He attended the First Baptist Church. He spent most of life in Gallia County. He attended the First Baptist Church.

Joseph W. Craig Missing In Action
Parents, Living On Chatham Ave., Get Death Message
     Another Gallia County boy is believed to have given his life for his country. At any rate Pvt. Joseph W. Craig has been missing in action since Nov. 26 in North African area, according to a telegram received Monday by his parents, Arthur and Dora Mae (Elkins) Craig, 1837 Chatham Ave.
Seven weeks had passed since the parents had heard from their only son and youngest child and they were fearful that some serious mishap had befallen him.
     The death message, which came from Adjutant General Ulio, promised further details if and when they are learned by the War Department.
     Pvt. Craig was inducted into the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., last Jan 18. He was a native of Ohio Twp. but the family moved to Gallipolis about three years ago. Besides the parents there are two sisters, Mrs. Hester Gooldin of Monaca, Pa., and Mrs. Hazel Call of Eureka.

Victims of the Bridge
    The body of Horace Donald Cremeens, 49, Addison, was recovered at 1:30 pm Sunday from the Ohio River at the scene of the Silver Bridge disaster. Mr Cremeens was born January 22, 1918 in Ohio. He was a laborer at the Marietta Mfg. Plant. He was a member of the Baptist Church, Addison, the American Legion Post, Pt. Pleasant, a veteran of World War 2. He was the son of the late Victor and Ruth Cremeens.
     Survivors include his wife Hazel; two daughters, Donna, at home, and Mrs. Charles (Vivian) Taylor, Addison; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Elsie) Taylor, Chicago, and Mrs. Clarence (Opal) Jones, Gallipolis, and three grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 12:30 pm from Poplar Ridge Church with the Rev. John Jeffers officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Ridge cemetery. Friends may call at Rawlings Coats funeral home anytime

Daily Tribune, Gallipolis, OH
Monday, December 18, 1967
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart

Mrs. Crouse, 72, Died Sunday A. M.
Funeral Is Held Today At Swan Creek Chapel
     Mrs. Janie Barcus Crouse, 72, died at 12:50 Sunday morning on Hazel Ridge back of Eureka where she had lived with her youngest son, Nathan Crouse. She succumbed suddenly to a heart attack.
     Mrs. Crouse was a daughter of Alex and Sarah Ann Lewis Barcus and her whole life was spent in the section where she passed away. Her husband, Charles Crouse, died 18 years ago.
     Surviving children, besides the one named, are Joshua and Willie Crouse, Gallipolis; Charlie, Columbus, and Clemma, living near Eureka. There are six living brothers, Robert, John and Ross Barcus, all of Eureka; Sherman Barcus, Columbus; Tom and Stanley, Gallipolis.
     Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at Swan Creek Chapel, in charge of Rev. Earl Cremeens. Burial there by Coleman R. Halley. Mrs. Crouse was a member of Bethel Methodist Church.

     Carrie Nell Dale, 81, of 608 W. College St., Rio Grande, died at 8:30 a.m. today. Born Aug. 6, 1901, in Gallia County, daughter of the late Charles and Melissa Raynor Hutchinson, she was a teacher in the county schools, having retired in 1973.
     She attended Simpson Chapel United Methodist Church in Rio Grande, where she was choir director for 30 years. She was also a member and past president of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Open Gate Garden Club, the Rio Grande College Alumni Association and the Atwood Club.
     She married Clyde Dale in 1949, and he preceded her in death in 1959.
     Surviving is a stepdaughter, Gaynel Johnson of Las Vegas, Nev., and four cousins. Also preceding her in death are two brothers.
    Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the McCoy-Wetherholt-Moore Funeral Home.

Daniel, Sylvester Woodard

Aged Man Dies At Home In Meigs
Sylvester Daniel Dies After Long Illness
Middleport. June 20 -- Sylvester Woodard Daniel, 75, died at the home of E. C. Mulford on Gravel Hill, Middleport, late Saturday evening after a long illness. His home was formerly at a point in Gallia county back of Addison, where his home burned last winter when a little child of the Mulford family burned to death. After this disastrous fire he came to Middleport to reside with the Mulfords, who are related to him. The funeral takes place from the residence Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the burial in the Gravel Hill cemetery at Cheshire. Mr. Daniel was unmarried.

Athens Messenger
June 10, 1927
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker

Darst, Alonza Luther

     ALONZA LUTHER, son of Douglas and Mary (Gilmore) Darst. Was born at Cheshire, Ohio, on December 9, 1937, Died at Gallipolis, Ohio December 15, 1967, Age 30 Years 6 Days.
     He was united in Marriage to Georgie Barton December 20, 1959. To this union were born three children. Lonnie was a Kind son. Loving Husband and father, and was loved by all who knew him.
His beliefs and desires were expressed in deeds rather than words. We are even glad to trust him in the hands of him who knoweth all things and does all things well.
     Death came very suddenly, leading him to a higher life where pain, sickness, and death never comes.
He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, two sons, one daughter: David Alonzo, Daniel Ray, and Debra Ann all at home. One Brother, three sisters: Richard Darst, Cheshire, Ohio; Mrs. Dale (Grace) Ellis, Masa, Arizona; Mrs. Brady (Ellen) Gilbert, Cheshire, Ohio; Mrs Gleason (Helen) Gilbert, Gallipolis, Ohio. His Father and Mother, Mr and Mrs Douglas Darst of Gallipolis, Ohio. He will be greatly missed, and these words have and will continue to come forceably to the ones who love him best.

    We miss thee from our midst dear one,
    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…

Darst, Alonzo 'Lonnie'
Darst Rites To Be Held On Tuesday
     Services for Alonzo (Lonnie) Darst, 30, Cheshire, a victim of the Dec. 15, 1967 Silver Bridge collapse, will be conducted at 1:30 pm Tuesday at the McCoy-Wetherholt Funeral Home by the Rev. John M. Jeffrey. Darst, operator of a dump truck for the James W. Merry Stone Co. was the 38th body to be recovered from the Ohio, on Saturday afternoon.
     Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 pm today.
Born Dec. 9, 1937, in Cheshire Twp., he was the son of Douglas and Mary Gilmore Darst, Spring Valley Estates. He attended school at Cheshire.
     On Dec. 20, 1959, he was married to the former Georgia Barton, and she survives along with three children, David, 6; Debra, 4; and Daniel, 3. Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs Ellen Gilbert, Cheshire; Mrs Helen Gilbert, Gallipolis; and Mrs Grace Ellis, Mesa, Ariz., and a brother, Richard Darst, Cheshire.

Daily Tribune, Gallipolis, OH
February 6, 1968
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart

     Mrs. Sarah Swisher Darst, 79, a native of Gallia county, died at 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the home of her only daughter in Hartsville, O.
     Mrs. Darst was born in Cheshire twp., on March 3, 1887, daughter of the late Eli and Marie Fulton Swisher. Her marriage was to Harvey Darst at Cheshire in 1908. He preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1965.
     The surviving daughter is Mrs. Tom (Lucille) Metcalf of Hartsville, and there are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Effie Lollis of Fostoria, also survives.
    Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Miller's Home for Funerals. Rev. Earl Shuler will officiate, and burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday afternoon and until the hour of service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday January 11, 1967
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart

Day, Eliza

Death of Eliza A. Day
     Mrs. Eliza A. Day, mother of Mrs. John Mullineux, died at the residence of Mrs. Mullineux, with whom she made her home, on last Saturday morning, April 29th, 1893, aged 70 years. She had a stroke of paralysis six years ago, last February, but had been an invalid prior to that time for twenty years. After her stroke of paralysis she was much worse, and, for the last six months, she has been a constant sufferer.
     She lived a widow for 21 years, and was the mother of four children two sons and two daughters, all of whom are living. She was a member of the Baptist Church for many years and her funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Mohler, of that church, at half past one o’clock today, (Monday) her burial following at the old cemetery on Pine street, by Hayward & Son.
     Mrs. Day was naturally a very good woman, kind to the suffering, firm and steadfast in all of her beliefs, of strong prejudices and generally right in them. She was quiet and unassuming in all of her ways. Being ill for so many years had somewhat changed her natural disposition and she lived so retired that but little was known of her outside the family, to whom however though a source of constant care, she was particularly dear, and esteemed by all, and her death leaves nothing but sorrow.

Frank E. Day, Aged 53, Dies In Harrisburg, Pa.
Ohio Twp. Native --- Rites 2 Sunday At Mt. Zion
     Frank Ernest Day, 53, born and reared at Bush’s Mills, Ohio Twp., died early Wednesday morning at Harrisburg, Pa.
     Mr. Day, a son of the late John and Sarah A. Barker Day, had been employed for years as a rigger foreman at various points in eastern states and he had not been here on a visit for three or four years. He was unmarried. He had been ill for several months, a sufferer from arthritis, and on Tuesday his sister in Huntington received a telegram telling of his serious illness. The end came at 1:15 Wednesday morning, said a later message.
     His birthdate was January 30, 1889; hence, he was nearing his 54 th birthday.
     Five brothers, a sister survive: William L. and Robert Day, Bladen; Elza Day, Scotia, New York (across the Hudson River from Schenectady); Fred W. Day, of near Los Angeles; John R. Day, Columbus, and Mrs. Nora A. Clark, Huntington. He was a first cousin of the late Mrs. R. J. Mauck.
     Funeral services have been set for 2 o’clock Sunday at Mt. Zion Church in Ohio Twp., with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial in the church cemetery by C. R. Halley.
     Mr. Halley expects the body to arrive on Saturday and it will remain at his mortuary at Mercerville until it is taken on to the church.

J. F. Day, 67, Claimed By Death
    James Franklin Day, 67, Ivy Dale Subdivision, Kanauga, died at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday in the Holzer Medical Center on First Ave. He had been in failing health about a lyear. Mr. Day was employed as a GSI attendant for 27 years before his illness.
    He was born Sept. 2, 1902, in Ohio Twp., son of Albert T. Day and Alice Waugh Day. He married Sadie Marie Cox, Sept. 17, 1927. She survives along with three children, Clyde Day, Gallipolis; Mrs. Geraldind Oliver, Cleveland, and Darrell Day, Porter.
    One son, Larry V. Day, prerceded him in death. Six grandsons survive. One brother, Virgil Day, Gallipolis, and one half-sister, Mrs. Effie Sheets, Crown City, survive.
    Two brothers, Oakley and Clarence, and one sister, Mrs. Homer Gooldin and one half-brother, Patrick, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Providence Baptist Church.
    Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Saturday at the Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Hartshorn of Lexington, Ky., officiating. Rev. Dencil Roberts will assist. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers are: Pearlie Johnson, Ralston Johnson, Russell Wooten, Robert Caldwell, Roy Burger, James Bosworth.

     Roy Day, 79, of Rt. 2, Crown City died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at his residence. He had been in failing health for approximately one year.
     He was formerly employed by the Gallia County Highway Dept., the city of Gallipolis and the Ohio Township Trustees. He retired three years ago.
     He was born Oct. 6, 1896 in Ohio Twp. to the late William and Rose Shaw Day. He is survived by his wife, Delores Kerwood whom he married on Oct. 6, 1955 in Gallipolis. Also surviving are four step-daughters, Mrs. Oval (Carol Jean Burdette, Mrs. Carl (Charlotte) Fields, both of Charleston, W. Va.; Mrs. Richard (Frances) Dossen, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Clifford (Virginia) Snead, Miami, Fla. Twelve step-grandchildren survive along with two brothers, Pearl, Rt. 2, Crown City, and Ernie, Phoenix, Aariz. One brother preceded him in death.
     He spent most of his life in Gallia County. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge.

William L. Day Dies At Eureka
     William L. Day, 80, died at 3:30 a.m. today at his home in Eureka. He had been ill about eight months and in bed for three weeks. He was born in the Bladen community and spent his life there. About two months ago the family moved from Bladen to Eureka.
     He was the son of the late John and Sarah Barker Day. Fifty-eight years ago he married Emma Artist, Rush Ky., who survives.
     Besides the wife he is survived by these children: Clarence, Huntington; Mrs. Earl (Alice) Lockhart, Crown City; Mrs. Clarence (Virginia) Fisher, Eureka; and Dewey at home. Three children preceded him in death.
     Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Noah Clark, Huntington; John R., Columbus; Elza, Schenectady, N. Y., and Fred, Los Angeles.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel Church, back of Bladen. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of C. R. Halley.

OBITUARY
In Loving Memory
As the tide of years drift by our loved ones are slipping away from us into that realm where no man can go save on the wings of his dreams. William Ross Day, son of William L. and Emma Day was born in Gallia County, Ohio, March 25th, 1904, and breathed his last at his home near Bladen at 6:15 p.m. February 13th, 1943. Aged 38 years, 10 months and 18 days. Surviving to mourn their loss are his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Dewey and Aaron Day of Gallipolis; Mrs. Clarence Fisher of Rio Grande; Mrs. Earl Lockhart of Crown City; Clarence Day of Huntington, W. Va., and a host of relatives and friends. One brother Carl preceded him in death many years ago.
“Bid” as he was known to his acquaintances was an industrious and likable young man unusually skilled in his chosen trade – the same calling as that glorified by the Savior of men – at which he toiled a long as strength permitted. He spent his entire life at home. He loved the river and passed many happy hours along its banks. Some six months ago he became seriously ill and suffered intensely. All possible was done to relieve his pain but as the pallor of death making the light of life grow dimmer and dimmer he passed away forever like the swaying of a pendulum – like the fading of a shadow on the floor.

Deem, Mrs. James

Mrs. James Deem
The funeral ceremonies of Mrs. Deem, wife of James Deem, Esq., were conducted last Thursday. Mrs. Deem has been under the care of the physicians connected with the asylum at Athens for some time past, and died in that institution on the 20th inst. Her remains were deposited in the cemetery at this place.

Frank Denney
      Frank L. Denney, 71, a resident of Rio Grande, died in Holzer Medical Center around 1 a.m. today. He had been ill for several months.
      He was born Jan. 17, 1906, in Wellston, son of the late Cecil and Addie Radcliffe Denney. He married Mary Downard on Oct. 12, 1927. She survives, along with one daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William (Monna) Dunn, Wellston.
      Other survivors include: Luther Beman, another son-in-law; four grandchildren; three brothers; George of Springfield; Homer and Melvin, of Rt. 3, Wellston, two sisters: Mrs. Ellen Martin, Wellston and Mrs. Mary McAfee, San Diego, Calif. One daughter, Donna Beman, and a grandson, Daniel, and two sisters preceded him in death.
      He owned and operated a grocery store and restaurant in Rio Grande.
      Mr. Denney was a member of Simpson Chapel Methodist Church in Rio Grande and the Masonic Lodge in Thurman. He was also a member of the Rio Grande Lions Club.
      Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton with Rev. Robert Damschroder officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
      Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 9 p.m. on Thursday.

Mrs. Dewitt, 57, Of Eureka, Dies In Feustal Home
Funeral Is Set For 2 Saturday At Eureka Church
     Mrs. Jennie Frances Dewitt of Eureka died this morning at 3:30 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Howard (Helena) Feustal on First Avenue. Mrs. Dewitt had been ailing most of the summer with a heart condition and was brought to the Feustal home on Aug. 27th.
     Mrs. Dewitt was the daughter of the late Noah S. and Elizabeth Gothard Clark and was born in Ohio Township July 9, 1889, so was only a little over 57 years old. She was the widow of Ezra Dewitt to whom she was married March 30, 1918. Two sons, Noah of Gallipolis and Vance of Eureka, together with the daughter, already mentioned, survive. She also leaves two brothers Lawrence D. Clark of Columbus, Noah (Bill) Clark, who lives at the old home place below Bladen, and a sister Mrs. Homer Small of Bladen; two grandchildren, Richard Dewitt, who lived with her, and Jennie Lou Feustal.
      She was a member of Eureka Methodist Church, and was active in the W. S. C. S. and a regular attendant at church services. She was devoted to her family and a good neighbor.
For years Mrs. Dewitt had capably served The Tribune and numerous readers as news correspondent at Eureka.
     Claude Miller is in charge of arrangements and tomorrow at 10 a. m. will return the body to her late home at Eureka where friends may call. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Eureka Methodist Church. Rev. Radford, former pastor now of Piketon, will officiate and burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Ohio Township.

DeWitt, Noah Nelson

     Noah Nelson DeWitt, 60, a resident of 1598 Lakewood Drive, Gallipolis, died in Veterans ospital, Huntington, early this morning. He was admitted there Saturday.
     He was born at Eureka on April 19, 1915, son of the late Ezra and Jennie Clark DeWitt.
     Mr. DeWitt graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1931. He served in the U .S. Army in the South Pacific five years during World War II. He was a member of the 32nd Medical Division.
     He was a timekeeper for the Ohio State Highway Department for 25 years. He was member of the Morning Dawn Lodge, F & AM. the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4464.
     He married Myrtle Clark on June 20, 1941. She preceded him in death in 1970. One sister survives, Mrs. Helena Feustel, Crown City; Noah T. Clark, Bladen, an uncle, also survives. Seven nieces and nephews survive.
     Two step-daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Clark Williams, Gallipolis and Mrs. James Engle, Columbus, survive, along with a step-son, Curtis Clark, Ridge Crest, Calif. One brother, Vance, preceded him in death.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller's Home for Funerals.

Unknown publication
b. 4-17-1913 d. 1-8-1974
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

Dickens, Virgie (Rife)

Daughter of Hollis Rife, Mrs. Dickens, Passes in Marion
     Word came Thursday that Mrs. Arthur Dickens of Caledonia had died in a Marion hospital . She was formerly Virgie Rife, daughter of Hollis Rife.
     Earlier in the week a message was received by the father that she was seriously ill. He and his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Thaxton, went up at once.
     Mrs. Dickens was born and reared here and her many friends will be sorry to hear of her death. She was twice married. She is survived by her second husband and daughter, Mabel, aged nine, also by a son, Frank Hicks of Poplar Ridge, by another marriage.
     Funeral services will be held at Caledonia at 2 Sunday and several relatives from here will attend.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 17, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Dickey, Garnet

     Garnet Dickey,78, of 707 Third Ave. died at 4:05 am., Wednesday in Holzer Hospital. She has been ill for eight months and seriously ill for 10 days.
     Born in Harrison Twp. she was the daughter of the late Shanon and Elizabeth Richards Harrison. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and French City Council No. 164.
     She married Harry Dickey in Gallipolis. He survives. A son Lawrence Dickey, Gallipolis; four daughters, Mrs.Alex (Myrtle) Galnraith, Waterford, Pa; , Mrs. Wilma Hazelett, Gallipolis. Mrs. William (Leona) Walters, Mrs. Maxine Roark, Gallipolis; four sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Gusta) Halhein, Columbus, Mrs Marvin (Nola) Swisher, Bidwell, Mrs. Charles (Ruby) Cochrane, Portsmouth, Mrs. Lorena Erwin, Columbus; a brother, Harry Harrison, Gallipolis; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be Sunday at 2pm at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Joesph C. Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm.
     The Daughters of America will hold a service at 730 pm Saturday at Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home.
     The body will be taken to the church an hour before the service

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan. 8, 1969
transcribed by Cheryl A Enyart

Diggins, Andrew

Death of Andrew Diggins
Mr. Andrew Diggins departed this life at 1 a. m., this Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, 1901, at the age of 65 years. He had been ill for the past ten years, but confined to his bed off and on for he past year. He leaves a wife and following children. Adaline Bane, Mrs. Sam Frank, Mrs. Mary Broiles, Mrs. Romaine Mayes, Mrs. John Singleton, Miss Jenny Diggins, Mrs. Emma Fiecher (or Flecher), Mrs. Nettie Hover, Mrs. Bertie Hill, and a son Emery Diggins and two brothers, Norman Gibson, of Henderson, WV, and Peter Martin, of Raccoon. The burial will be Thursday at Macedonia, Rev. John Porter officiating. His remains are at Mrs. Sam Frank's on 1st ave.

Death of Andrew Diggins
We are sorry to chronicle the death of Andrew Diggins, who died Wednesday, December 11, 1901, at one o'clock, aged 68 years, after a long illness with kidney trouble. He was a nice old gentleman and the father of a large family of adult children. The burial occurred at Macedonia Thursday by Wetherholt.

[He was born 27 Jan 1833, so the correct age was 68 years.]

Gallipolis Tribune
Dec. 13, 1901
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch

Dillon, Betty (Fulks)

Crown City Woman Dies
Mrs. A. L. Dillon (Betty Fulks), 66, died Friday evening at her home in Crown City following several weeks' illness. Mrs. Dillon was born and lived her entire life in this county. She is survived by her husband, four sons Ferry of this city, Stanley and Orin of Crown City, and Arnold, of Springfield OH, two brothers W. H. Fulks of Crown City and J. E. Fulks of Platform, and four sisters Mrs. A.V. Caldwell of Crown City, Mrs. Frank Williams of Proctorville, Mrs. James Lewis of Ironton, and Mrs. Joe Swain of Kanauga. Funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Crown City.

The Gallipolis Tribune
6 October 1927, p. 1
Contributed by Eve Hughes

Donnally, Julia

One of City’s Oldest Residents Relieved by Death Saturday
Mrs. Julia Donnally Succumbs to Lingering Illness After Interesting Life of 89 Years
     Death, which came to Mrs. Julia Donnally late Saturday afternoon, was a relief from a long period of failing health. On the Thursday preceding, May 28, Mrs. Donnally passed her 89th birthday, and more than 60 years of her life was spent in this city, where she was prominent in the church and social life of the community and was known for her devotion to her home and family.
     Julia Elizabeth Smithers, was the fourth child of Benjamin and Elizabeth Shrewsbury Smithers and was born above Malden, in what was then Virginia, at the salt furnaces where her father was superintendent. Her grandfather, Rev. David Smithers, was at one time the Methodist minister here. On her maternal side she was the grand-daughter of Joel Shrewsbury and great grand daughter of Joseph Dickinson, both prominent developers and owenrs of the salt furnaces in Kanawha county a century ago.
When she was quite small her father acquired the estate at Kanawha Salines, where they moved and where the family lived for the next fifty years or more, while Virginia was rent in twain and the history of West Virginia had its beginning. She attended the Seminary at Steubenville, O., where it was under the management of Dr. and Mrs. Beattie.
     Her father was an extensive slave holder and the beginning of the Civil war, she vowed vengeance over all Yankee soldiers, a regiment, of whom, was camped at Fort Piatt, one mile below her home; and when they came up and took possession of her father’s blacksmith shop, which he kept for his own private use, she started out to settle with them. However, she met the courteous young captain of the regiment, who reconciled her to the inevitable and became a friend of the family. Later he was wounded in a skirmish near Lewisburg, was brought back to her father’s home and tenderly cared for and in December, 1863, she became his bride. For distinguished services he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and the next year was honorably discharged. This was Lt. Col. David C. Dove of the 2nd Virginia Calvary whose home was in Ohio near Jackson, where they went to live and where he died in 1868 from tuberculosis, brought on by exposures and wounds incurred at war.
     Such was their courtship and marriage and the tragic brevity of his life. Two children were born to them, a son who died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Charles E. Cherrington, who survives.
Following Col. Dove’s death, his widow returned to her father’s home and in 1870 was married to a friend of her girlhood days, Capt. Frank J. Donnally. They came to Gallipolis to make their home and since that time Mrs. Donnally has lived in the same place on First avenue, where she passed away. Two children were born of this union, Joseph D. and Caroline, who is the wife of Major C. Brown and now lives in Columbus. Capt. Donnally died in 1917 in his eightieth year.
     Mrs. Donnally was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and after coming to this city her whole life was devoted to her church and her home. She made a real home for her husband’s uncle, Capt. Joseph DeVacht, whose family was known here since the time of its settlement, who died in 1884, and for her husband’s brother, Capt. Eugene Donnally, who passed away in 1885. Her aunts, Mrs. John Smithers and Mrs. Samuel Smithers, and the latter’s sister, Mrs. Amanda Coville, spent their last days in her home. Her mother passed away here also.
     Besides the three children, one sister, Mrs. Caroline Crockett, of Charleston, who is 84 years old, survives as do also the following grand children: Mrs. E. W. Titus of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Davis Martin of Kentucky, David Beardsley of New York City, Mrs. Mack Copeland of Colorado, Miss Eugenia Brown of Cleveland, Mrs. Peter Martin, Mrs. Clyde Benoy and Oscar Brown of Columbus and Miss Julia Donnally of Gallipolis. There are seven great grand children.
     Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church by Rev. W. Wood Duff. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of W. N. Hayward.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 1, 1931
Contributed by Henny Evans

Donnett, Elias

Death of Mrs. Donnett
Mrs. Elias Donnett, widow of Jos. Donnett, died at her home on Vine Street, Friday, September 6, 1912, aged 69 years. The funeral services were conducted at her home Monday afternoon by Rev. J. O. Newton, of the First Baptist church, burial following at the Pine Street Cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt. She was a member of the Daughters of America and the funeral was under their auspices.
Mrs. Donnett is survived by brothers John and William Gibson of this city; sisters Mrs. Henry Broyles of Garfield Avenue, Mrs. William Long of East Gallipolis and Miss Dollie Gibson of Columbus. The following children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother: Joseph Donnett of Huntington, Edward of this city, Lewis of Bellaire, Mrs. Willis McConnell and Miss Goldie of Charleston. Mrs. Donnett was a good Christian woman and the family will have the sympathy of all in their affliction.

Gallipolis Bulletin
12 Sept 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Donnett, Joseph

Died
Mr. Joseph Donnett, living on Vine street, and ill with a complication of troubles, died this Friday morning, February 22ed, at 8 o’clock, aged about fifty years. He was born in France and came to this country when quite young with his parents. The funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. B.F. Jackson, the burial following at Mound Hill cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn their great loss. Mr. Donnett was a good citizen and respected by everyone. For three years he has been in an invalid condition and has received great sympathy, as his family will now.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 27, 1895
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Drouillard, Joseph

Death of Jos. Drouillard, Esq.
Life’s Cares Laid Aside at the Age of Ninety-Nine
     Mr. Joseph Drouillard, the most aged citizen of this city, if not of Gallia County, laid down his long, honorable and useful life at home on Third St., Sunday afternoon, March 10th, 1895, at twenty minutes past 2 o’clock, passing into eternal and blissful rest in the 99th year of his age.
     We looked upon his calm and placid features this morning, as they lay robed for the tomb, with an indescribable feeling of awe and respect. We but state the truth when we say that he did not look to be over sixty years of age, there being scarcely a wrinkle upon his face, and there was such a look of perfect peace and goodness shining, though dead, through every feature, that we were reminded of, and could not refrain from repeating the lines, “There was the look of Heaven upon his face, such as the limners gave to the beloved disciple.” His whole life had been one of kindness and sweetness to all with whom he came in contact, and the lifeless clay showed that impress perfectly and beautifully. Mr. Drouillard was cast in a delicate mould, his frame being of average height and weight, with a head of fine, silken, brown hair, whitened with the frosts of nearly an hundred years, and a mild, clear, blue eye, full of affection, intelligence and refinement. His soft, white hands resembled those of a lady more than a gentleman, and every lineament of his countenance bespoke delicacy, gentility and intellectuality. Through all the long years of his helplessness he was as tenderly cared for as a babe upon its mother’s bosom, and when the end came his last look and the last impress of his hand was given to them in perfect resignation to the will of Him who doeth all things well.
     His funeral services will be conducted at his late home at 2 o’clock, Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. B. F. Jackson, of the M.E. church, Rev. F. P. Lutz, of the Episcopal and Rev. W.E. I. D’Argent, of the Presbyterian church, also, taking part. His remains will be deposited in the Old Cemetery by the side of his beloved wife, who preceded him to the better world 34 years ago. Some of his children are also buried there. His burial will be conducted by Undertaker Wetherholt, under the auspices of the Masons, he having been a member of that Order for 77 years. The pall bearers will be of his Masonic brethren, and those selected are Col. W. G. Fuller, Dr. Jas. Johnston, Judge H. P. Hanna, Charles D. Kerr, George House and W. T. Minturn.
     The writer prepared a sketch some years ago of Mr. Drouillard, which will bear repetition.
Mr. Drouillard was born in Wellsville, Brooke Co., Va., Sept. 1, 1796. His father was a Frenchman and his mother a Kentuckian. His father was a merchant trader by occupation, and was the father of three children older than Joseph, viz. Drusilla, Hannah and Simon. The family moved to Millersport, below here, when he was about four years old and settled on a farm. Millersport was then a part of Gallia county; now it is in Lawrence county. Here Mr. Drouillard remained and farmed with his father until the war of 1812 broke out, when he entered the army as Fife Major of the Regiment, and was in many skirmishes and some battles, but escaped unharmed. His life on the farm before entering the army was uneventful, much the same as other farm boys of his time. There were many wild animals in the forest back of Millersport at that time and he remembered with pride, of killing a bear when he was only ten years old. He naturally learned to love to hunt and fish, which became his pastime in after years, when freeing himself from business cares. He served in the army till the close of the war, and was at the time of his death, one of three or four male survivors of that war, drawing pensions, he drawing $8 per month for his services.
He volunteered at Gallipolis in the spring of 1812, when 19 years of age under General Edward Tupper, commanding Ohio State troops, the following fall being transferred to the regular service. He was in the battle of Mississiniwa on the Wasbash where the Indians won the day. After the war and when exactly 24 years old he was married to Sarah Bowen, an estimable lady of Marietta. He lived in Gallipolis after the war and brought his bride here. They became the parents of nine children, one dying in infancy. There [sic] names are familiar to all adult citizens of Gallipolis, and are as follows: Susan M., yet living, widow of the late Capt. James Harper; Harriet, now dead, who became the wife of D. S. Ford, the grocer; Simon B., who removed to Portsmouth, now dead; Columbus C., now dead; Emily, the widow of Dr. A. L. Norton; Joseph Jr., yet at home; Capt. Jas. Pierre Drouillard, who died two years ago last October, and who was a graduate of West Point, serving through the war of the rebellion with distinction, and Miss Marie Drouillard who with her brother Joseph and Mrs. James Harper constituted his household. He had lived here as we said before, before going into the army, getting married after the war of 1812, and returned here, and all the children were born and reared here. He had been engaged in writing in the clerks office before marriage and continued in that office until 1832 when he was elected to the office and served in that capacity and as Treasurer and Auditor of the county continuously almost until the war broke out when he was made Postmaster, serving in that capacity for six years. He was also clerk of the State Supreme Court over 20 years. At one period in his early life he was a merchant, doing business on the corner of Court and Second Streets, where James G. Robinson’s barber shop is now located, then owned by Hiram Maxon.
     Since serving as postmaster he has not been engaged in any regular business, but was very active and could out walk the average man up to nine years ago, when he met with a severe accident while on a fishing ‘bout’ below town. Being engaged in putting up a tent (for he would camp days out at a time) he let the tent pole fall upon his back, across his kidneys that partially paralyzed him and which upon recovering, left him badly bent in form. Still he got about with the aid of two canes very well up to about three weeks ago when he was taken with a chill and gradually went down. Up to the time of his accident he took an annual deer hunt every fall in the mountains of West Virginia, was a good hunter and trapper and a splendid fisherman, and has taken many a fish out of the Ohio below here that weighed 45, 65, 75, 85 and 90 pounds and two that weighed 103 and 105 respectively.
     His memory and mind were excellent and he was a great reader, delighting in Plutarch, Josephus and ancient history. He belonged to that age when in his prime time in which Daniel Boone and his companions were yet familiar figures, but at last he is no more. Time ends all things and it has ended the life of this good old man. We do not wonder at his son and daughters being grief-stricken at his departure. He became more and more dear to them every day that his life was prolonged. He had never been heard to utter a bad or impatient word in his life. When he arose in the morning it was always with a bright smile on his face and a kindly word of greeting. Let us hope that when the resurrection morn shall dawn upon him that he shall arise in the same way to receive a Father’s love.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 31, 1895
Typed by Henny Evans

Eads, Roy Basil

Roy Basil Eads
Gallipolis -- Word has been received here that Roy Basil Eads, a former Gallipolis resident, was killed and his wife and 12 year-old daughter were injured in a traffic accident Friday at Orlando, Fla. Eads is a native of Mason County. His wife is reported in satisfactory condition and his daughter in critical condition at Orange Memorial Hospital at Orlando. The son of Oddie and Birdie Florence Duncan Eads, the victim was employed by the City of Orlando.
The body will be brought to Miller's Funeral Home for burial. Arrangements will be announced.

Athens Messenger
June 7, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker

Elliott, Elizabeth McCoy

MRS. ELLIOTT WILL BE BURIED IN MEMORIAL CEMETERY AT VINTON
Yesterday's account of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy Elliott omitted mention of the surviving sister and four brothers. Mrs. Flora Kennard, Southside, W. Va.; Herbert Robinson, Couch, W. Va.; Delbert Robinson, Lincoln Place, Pa.; William, Delaware, and Clayton, Lockburn, O.
The body will remain at the A. E. Tope funeral parlor until noon Sunday. From 12:30 till 2, the funeral hour, it will be in state at the First Baptist Church, but the coffin will not be open at the church after the service. The Baptist choir will sing, Morris Haskins, Dean Davis, Morton Dickey, Walter McGhee, John Newton Kerr and Donald Wallace will be the pall bearers. Burial will be made in Memorial cemetery at Vinton. There the friends of the departed who were unable to be at the service here will have an opportunity to view the features.

Gallipolis Tribune
1/10/1936
Transcribed by Joyce Robinson

Elliott, Oscar E.

     Gallipolis -- Oscar Eugene Elliott, 87, of Northup Route 1, Route 775, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday in Holzer Medical Center, where he had been a patient for several weeks.
     Born in Gallia County, son of the late W. G. and Mary Notter Elliott, he was a retired funeral director, former member of the board of directors of the Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative, and a member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church.