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Cordell, John Edgar

J. E. Cordell Dies
     John Edgar Cordell, colored, 72, died at his home in Bidwell at 10 o’clock this morning. His two children, J. A. and Lucille, lived with him. Funeral at Patriot church at 2 Sunday by Rev. Jas. Faris. Burial there by Elliott. Cordell formerly lived at Patriot and his only sister, Mrs. Kate Jackson lives there.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, February 25, 1937
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Corn, Mrs. Jerry

Death of Mrs. Corn
     Mrs. Jerry Corn, one of the most esteemed ladies in the vicinity of Ebenezer church Raccoon township, died Sunday of a malignant stomach trouble. She was about 65 years old. She was a daughter of Alexander Waddell and had lived in that vicinity for thirty to forty years and was beloved by all who knew her. She left besides her husband three daughters and two sons one of them being Wesley who owned the [print not legible].

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 24, 1910
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

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Corn, Leslie

Leslie Corn Dies At Old Corn Homestead
     Leslie Corn, 62, a highly respected citizen of Porter, after a short illness, died Tuesday morning at the home of his brother and sisters, Herbert Corn and Misses Mabel and Edith Corn, north of Thurman. He was taken there ten days ago where they and another sister, Mrs. D. C. Rees of Vinton R. 4 could help care for him.
     He is survived by these, his wife, one daughter, Miss Anna Corn of Columbus, and one son, Donald Corn, who was recently married. He lives near the Corn homestead.
     The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the home where he passed away. Burial will be at Ebenezer cemetery, a mile from there, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Corn are interred. Davis & Thomas, Thurman, undertakers, are in charge of the arrangements.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, July 25, 1934
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Cornell, Arthur H.

     Arthur H. Cornell, 3954 N. Massachusetts, died Feb. 3rd. Husband of Mary Ann Cornell, father of Edward, Charles, Richard, Arthur Cornell, Jewel Molchanoff, Naomi Arnold and Mary Marsden; brother of May Swann, Roxie Patterson, Bessie Hineman and Ruby Unrue, 23 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
     Services Tuesday Feb 7, 3 p.m. at The Little Chapel of the Chimes, 430 N. Killingsworth. Internment Rose City Cemetery (Portland Oregon).

[Note: born June 22, 1882 in Gallia County, son of America Charlotte Clark and Zachary/Zachariah Taylor Cornell.]

The Portland Oregonian
Feb. 6, 1961 Section 2, Page 7
Submitted by F.K. Brown                                                                             Top of Page

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Cornell, Don Fred

Don Cornwell Dead
     Don Fred Cornwell died Tuesday evenging at his home at Chambersburg after an illness of three years; aged 27 years and four months.
     He was a graduate of Marshall college and was in his senior year at Ohio State when the World War began. He enlisted at Huntington and served 132 months overseas.
     He is survied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cornwell of Chambersburg, and two brothers, Earle of Hungington and Marvin of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis paper
Date not available
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Cornell, Eliza

Death of Mrs. Cornell
     Mrs. Eliza Cornell, wife of Mr. Peter L. Cornell, of Guyan township, died Tuesday night of a dropsical affection [affliction], aged about 60 years. She had been ill a long while and was a very estimable woman.
Her funeral services were at Mercerville Thursday by Rev. John Porter and the interment was conducted by James Myers of Mudsock at the same place. Her maiden name was Blickle and two sisters and two brothers survive her, all of this county, except Mr. John Blickle, who lives in Illinois. Three sons, John, Will and Lannie survive her. Her only daughter, Effie, died about a year ago.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 14, 1910
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Cornell, Mary Ann

     Mary Ann Cornell, mother of Charles D. and Arthur A. Cornell; Naomi Arnold and Mary Marsden; 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Monday, Feb 23rd, 3 p.m. Riverview Cemetery (Portland, Oregon). Under direction of Zeller Chapel of Roses.

[Note: Mary Ann Moore was born April 26, 1891 in Gallia County, daughter of Barney Moore and Rachel Ann Dalrymple; died Feb. 19, 1976 Portland, Oregon. Wife of Arthur Homer Cornell whom she married Oct. 7, 1912 in Cabell County, WV.]

The Sunday Oregonian - Portland Oregon
Feb. 22, 1976 Page F7
Submitted by F.K. Brown

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Cornwell, Cora

Miss C. Cornwell Dies at Eureka
     Miss Cora Cornwell died at 1:30 this morning at her home in Eureka. She had been ill for some time. But little biographical data were available this forenoon, Miss Cornwell was a daughter of James Cornwell and a cousin of Marvin Cornwell and Mrs. Nellie Haner of Gallipolis and of Earl Cornwell of Huntington.
     The body was brought to the mortuary of George J. Wetherholt and Sons and the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at Eureka.

[Note: Stone... Clay Chapel, Clay Township, 1870-1943. Death Certificate..Born July 14, 1870; died Feb. 3, 1943; 72 years 6 months and 19 days of age. Parents James Cornwell and Hattie White]

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

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Cornwell, F. Augusta Fletcher

Obituary
     F. Augusta Flecher Cornwell the daugher of Dr. D. R. and Julia A. Fletcher was born near Gallipolis, Ohio June 21, 1855 and died at her home in Gallipolis, Ohio, Jan 26, 1926 at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 5 days.
     She was married to J. M. Cornwell at Chambersburg, Ohio, on December twenty fifth 1879. To this union were born two children, Nellie, who died in infancy and Mable Rush who passed away February 27, 1923. Mr. Cornwell died in Glenwood, W. Va. Feb 2, 1909. A stepdaughter, Cora M. survives.
Mrs. Cornwell was a member of the Medhodist Episcopal church, having united with the same in her early girlhood. She was also a member of the Home department of Grace Methodist Episcopal Sunday School of Gallipolis.
     Two brothers, Dr. W. J. Fletcher of Chambersburg and Dr. L. R. Flethcer of Porter and one sister, Mrs. Elza Brown are left to mourn their loss.

Buried at Clay Chapel
     The funeral and burial of the late Mrs. J. M. Cornwell, who died here last Tuesday, were held Friday at Clay Chapel. Her husband, a former merchant at Glenwood, W. Va., died two years ago. She was 70 years of age and is survived by brothers, Dr. L. R. Fletcher of Porter and Dr. W. J. Flethcer of Eureka, and a sister Mrs. Elza Brown of Raccoon Island.

Gallipolis paper
Jan 26, 1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Cornwell, Helen Louise

Gallipolis Woman Died In Columbus
     Mrs. Helen Louise Cornwell, 41, a resident of 39 Vine St., died in University Hospital, Columbus, at 11:05 a.m. Thursday. She had been a patient there for several weeks and had previously been a patient in Pleasant Valley Hospital. She had been in failing health for a year.
     Mrs. Cornwell was born April 13, 1921 in the Ewington community, the daughter of Glen McCarley of Carey, O., and the late Opal Might McCarley, who died in 1943. She was one of five children. Those surviving are Gerald McCarley and Mrs. John (Mary) Smith, both of Kanauga, and Mrs. Laverne (Thelma) Walk of Grafton, Iowa. A brother, Kenneth, was lost on a troop ship in October, 1943.
     She was married to Robert L. Cornwell, an executive at the GSI on Feb. 19, 1937, and he survives along with four children, Mrs. Donovan (Janet) Johnson of Columbus; Donna, a freshman at Ohio State; Martha, a student at Washington school, and Bobby, 22 months old. There is one grandson.
     Mrs. Cornwell was a member of Grace Methodist Church and active in all its work. She was a past president of Grace Guild, past president of the Gallipolis Band Boosters Club and Gallipolis Garden Club.
     Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Grace Methodist Church. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday afternoon and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, May 25, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Cornwell, Mrs. J. M.

Mrs. Cornwell Dead
     Mrs. J. M. Cornwell, aged 70, died Tuesday at her home in this city.

Gallipolis paper
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Cornwell, James M.

Death of Mr. Cornwell
     Mr. James M. Cornwell, merchant, of Glenwood, W. Va., died Feb. 2, 1909 of kidney disease and about 63 years of age. His funeral will be conducted at Clay Chapel, February 5, by Rev. Mr. Harold of Glenwood M. E. Church South. The burial will be at Clay Chapel cemetery by Hayward & Son.
     Mr. Cornwell was a merchant at Chambersburg and Bean Creek for many years, but for the last 12 years he has been a merchant at Glenwood.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Misses Mabel and Cora, also one brother R. Butler Cornwell and one sister Mrs. Alexander Martindill and a half brother W. W. Cornwell and a half sister Nora Halle. His wife was a daughter of the late Dr. D. R. Fletcher.
     Mr. Cornwell was a true man well liked by everyone, and when he died he said no fear stood in his pathway. Close friends say "No better man ever walked God's green earth", and his death will be regretted wherever he was known.

[Note: From Tombstone: 4/17/1846 - 2/2/1909]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 3, 1909
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Cornwell, James M.

     James M. Cornwell, the well known merchant of Glenwood, died February 2, 1909, after a long illness of kidney trouble. He was about 63 years of age and leaves a wife, two daughters, Misses Mabel and Cora, one brother, Butler Cornwell and one sister, Mrs. Alexander Martindill and one half brother and half sister. His wife was a daughter of the late Dr. D. R. Fletcher.
     Mr. Cornwell was in business at Chambersburg and Swan Creek for several years, but has been located at Glenwood for about 12 years. He was a fine man respected by all who knew him and had a legion of friends.
     The funeral will be conducted at Clay Chapel, Friday, by Rev. Harold, of Glenwood, burial following by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 5, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Cornwell, Mabel Rush

Miss Mabel Cornwell Dead
     Miss Mabel Rush Cornwell, daughter of J. M. and F. Augusta Cornwell, was born at Chambersburg, Gallia County, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1880.
     In 1896 she joined the Mount Zion Baptist church of Swan Creek at the age of 15 years under the ministration of Rev. Denney.
     Mabel lived a consistent christian life in the church of her choice until the time of her death, which occurred at her home at Glenwood, W. Va., on Feb. 27, 1923, being at the time of her death 42 years, 4 months and 8 days of age.
     She leaves to mourn her departure her mother, a sister, Cora M. Cornwell, and a host of relatives and friends.

[Note: Buried Clay Chapel Cemetery, Clay Twp]

Gallipolis paper
Feb. 27, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Cornwell, Marie

YOUNG MOTHER DEAD
     Mrs. Marie Ingels Cornwell, 34, wife of Mr. Marvin Cornwell, died at their home in this city Tuesday April 2, 1929, after lingering illness.
     Besides her husband, she leaves three children, Robert 14, Roberta 12 and Charlotte 9. Other close relatives are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ingels, sisters, Mrs. C.H. Booton and Mrs. W.P. Kling and brothers Clyde and Bert Ingels.
     Mrs. Cornwell was a member of the Methodist Church of this city. The funeral was Thursday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ingels by Rev. Beardsley, interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Paper
April 2, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

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Corwin, Barbara Jean Denney

Gallia Girl Dies after Mishap
     Mrs. Barbara Jean Denney Corwin, 18, wife of Jack B. Corwin, died in a West Hollywood, Fla., hospital Thursday morning after she had been accidentally shot on Wednesday.
     Mrs. Denney was born in springfield twp., April 1, 1944, the daughter of John E. and Pearl Marie Denney, who resides on Rt. 2 Bidwell. She attended and graduated from North Gallia High school prior to her marriage, which took place May 18, 1962.
     The body will arrive by plane in Cincinnati this evening and will be taken to the McCoy Funeral home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Baptist church with burial in the Harris cemetery.

[Note: Burial is in the Denney Cemetery in Springfield Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 12, 1962
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Corwin Rites Sunday
     Services for Mrs. Jack Corwin, 18, who was accidentally killed in West Hollywood, Fla., on Thursday will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Baptist church. Burial will be in Denney cemetery under the direction of the McCoy Funeral home.
     Survivors in addition to her parents and husband are two brothers, Charles Samuel and John Michael Denney, and her grandparents, Mr. Samuel Denney and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clagg of Rt. 1 Bidwell.
     Flower bearers at the service will be girl classmates from North Gallia High and pallbearers will be cousins. Friends may call at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Denney,after 6 p.m. today and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 13, 1962
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Cottrell, E. L.

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.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 18, 1973
Transcribed by Kathy Lynch                                                                             Top of Page

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Cottrell, Georgia

     Georgia Cortrell, 90, Rt. 3, Bidwell-Porter Community, died Sunday at Holzer Medical Center. Born July 21, 1897, she was the daughter of the late James and Isadora Rowsey Smith.
     She is preceded in death by her husband, E.L. Cottrell, June 18, 1973; three sons, James Cottrell, Donald Cottrell and Ferris Ronald Cottrell; two brothers and one sister. She is survived by one son, Harold W. Cottrell, Cincinnati, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Porter United Methodist Church and United Methodist Church Women.
     Funeral will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., at the Porter United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial will be at the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may visit at the church Wednesday at 1 p.m. until the funeral. Arrangements were handled at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home of Vinton.

[Note: Born Virginia; died Feb. 28, 1988]

Gallipolis Paper
March, 1988
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Cottrell, Monna

     Monna Cottrell, 74, of Syracuse, formerly of Gallia County, died Wednesday at the Holzer Medical Center. A housewife, Mrs. Cottrell was born December 20, 1912 in Gilmer County, W. Va., to the late Francis and Mrytle Hayhurst Vannoy. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union.
     Survivors include her husband, James Cottrell whom she married April 22, 1934 in Strumptown, W. Va; one brother, Harley Vannoy of Belpre; two sisters, Alma Godfrey and Ruby Bennett, both of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
     Funeral services will be 1 p,m. Saturday at the Ewing Funeral Home with Rev. Glen McMillen officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
March 6, 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Coughenour, Charlotte

     COUGHENOUR-In Cheshire Township, March 22nd, of heart disease, Miss Charlotte Coughenour, in the 36th year of her age. She was a faithful member of the Free Baptist Church. Funeral services by Rev. J.W. Fulton. Text: Isaiah 25th chap., 8th verse.

Gallipolis Journal
March 30, 1876
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

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Coughenour, David

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

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 21,1900
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart

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Coughenour, Margaret

Mrs. S. F. Coughenour Died At Bidwell Saturday
Was Widow of S. F. Coughenour, Formerly of Poplar Ridge in Cheshire Township
     Mrs. Margaret Coughenour, 82, died at her home in Bidwell Saturday morning, April 2, 1932, after a year of failing health. She was the widow of Mr. S. F. Coughenour, former county commissioner, and they spent the active years of their life on a farm on Poplar Ridge in Cheshire township. They moved to Bidwell some twenty years ago.
     She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A. E. Boatman of Gallipolis and Mrs. Pearl Boice and Mrs. Joe Robinson of Bidwell.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Coughenour were held in the Methodist Church at Bidwell by Rev. W. T. Packer of Rio Grande. Burial was in Poplar Ridge Cemetery. These old neighbors and friends laid her body in its last resting place: E. E. Gordon, Elza Rupe, Elza Glassburn, E. N. Leonard, Nathan Morehouse and W. A. Freeman.

The Gallia Times
Thursday, April 7, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Coughenour, Rachel McCarty

     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.]

Gallipolis Journal
Aug 11,1896
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                           Top of Page

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Coulter, Harold E.

H. E. Coulter, Retired Business Man, Dies Today
     Harold E. Coulter, 78, a retired Gallipolis business man, died at 2:35 a.m. today at his home, 450 First Ave. He had been in failing health for several months.
     Mr. Coulter was born March 6, 1885, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Coulter of Meigs county in Salem twp., at Danville. His marriage to the former Carrie E. Johnson took place on Nov. 12, 1904, and she survives along with two daughters, Mrs. Harry H. (Irene) King of Gallipolis and Mrs. John W. (Leola) Butler of Wellston. There are four grandchildren. Mr. Coulter was an only son.
     While a resident of Danville, Mr. Coulter operated a grocery and department store. Later he moved to a dairy farm north of Vinton, which he operated for several years. Later he was in the bottled gas business in Gallipolis, retiring a few years ago. In 1942 he purchased the former Fred Foster farm (now Spring Valley Estates) and raised registered Herefords.
     The family moved to Gallipolis in 1947, and operated an electrical appliance store next to the Tribune office. Mr. Coulter was a former director of the Vinton Bank Co., and served as a deacon and treasurer of the Church of Christ on Garfield Ave.
     Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McCoy Funeral Home at Vinton between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. today. They can call at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral Home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggest that memorial gifts be made to the Church of Christ and to the Gallia County Heart Fund.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, May 29, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Cousins, James H.

Prominent Colored Man Dies Saturday
James H. Cousins Was Active in Lodge and Church Work
     James H. Cousins, an aged and respected citizen, died at his home on Pine St. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock after a lingering illness of more than a year. Mr. Cousins was born in Cumberland County, VA about 80 years ago. He came to this city when he was six years old and has lived here ever since. He was in the tannery business for more than 40 years doing business for the late Augusta Ufferman and Mr. Chris Mack of this city. He was last employed stationary engineer for the Ohio Utilities Company.
     He was married in 1867 to Miss Lucy Ann Ford. To this union eight children were born. He was preceded in death by six children. His wife passed away eight years ago.
     He is survived by one daughter, Martha A., a teacher in the Lincoln School and one son, Ernest W., Columbus. He was a charter member of Ancient York Lodge No. 33, Free Masons, Household of Ruth No. 239 G.U.O.O.F, also a member of the Mutual Aid Society. He was a member of the Paint Creek Baptist Church. He lived a long and useful life and will be greatly missed in the orders and community.
     Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. A.G. Freeman of Ironton. The Masons will have charge of the burial services. Burial at Pine Street Cemetery by undertaker Hayward.

[Note: Death Certificate: Born 1847 Virginia; died July 30, 1927 Gallipolis, age 80. Wife: Lucy Ann, born July 4, 1849 OH; died April 2, 1919 in Gallipolis...Father Sherrick Ford; Mother not named]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug. 1, 1927
Transcribed by F.K Brown

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Cousins, William

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.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 30, 1951
Transcribed by Lew Casey

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Covertson, Frances J.

Widow Of Perry Covertson Passes
     Mrs. Frances J. Covertson, widow of the late Perry Covertson, died at the home of Mrs. Ida Arrington, corner of Fourth and Neil avenues, at 8:20 Saturday evening. She was born 76 years ago in West Virginia, the daughter of Robert and James Leppert. Her husband, who will be remembered as a shoe cobbler, died in 1913.
     She had no children and the only near relative who survives is a half brother, Henry C. Barnes of Warren, who, with his family, arrived here Sunday to remain until after the funeral. Mr. Barnes formerly resided here where he was well known and is now connected with the municipal light plant at Warren.
     Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Elias Wetherholt funeral home by Rev. W. Scott Westerman with burial following in Mound Hill cemetery.

[No further information available. This surname is spelled also as Coverston, Coverstone.]

Newspaper clipping found in the Simmerman files, Coverston-Womeldorff file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Cowden, Alice A.

Death of Mrs. Cowden
     We regret to record the passing of one of the truely [sic] good christian women of this city, Mrs. Alice A. Cowden, widow of the late Judge S. D. Cowden, mother of Dr. L. C. Cowden, daughter of the late Capt. W. Lewis Gardner and Mrs. Harriet M. Gardner, the latter yet living in her 90th year. The sad event occured after months of decline Sunday evening at 9 o'clock, May 19th, 1912.
     The funeral services will be conducted at her late home, at half-past 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. F. M. Evans, pastor of Grace M. E. church, the interment following at Mound Hill cemetery by Hayward. The pall bearers selected are Messrs. A.W. Kerns, Samuel T. Cook, J.G. Damron, Frank M. Snead, C.H.D. Summers and E.N. Deardorff.
     Mrs. Cowden is survived by mother, brother Benjamin L. Gardner and son Dr. L.C. Cowden. Her brother James W. Gardner preceded her only a few weeks ago. Her sister Flora, wife of the late Cyrus Mollohan, died many years ago and a brother David when a little boy of only four years.
     Mrs. Cowden was born July 25, 1846. She was united in marriage with Judge Cowden October 17, 1872, and Dr. Cowden was their only child. Judge Cowden died 12 years ago this fall.
     Mrs. Cowden had been a member of the M.E. Church since childhood and lived a life devoted to her home, husband and son and to her Creator. Her passing is that of a consistent amiable christian character beloved by people of all classes who were fortunate in her acquaintance. She was an object of deep solicitude during all of her illness and scarcely an hour passed but that some friend called to inquire after her condition. The surviving relatives will have the deepest sympathy of all who knew her.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 24, 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                            Top of Page

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Cox, Clan B.

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.

Unknown publication
Died about 1971
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley

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Cox, Delos

     March 8, [1937] Eureka, killed in auto accident.

Gallipolis paper
1937
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Cox, Jesse

Jesse Cox Dead
     Jesse Cox, probably the oldest river engineer in the country, passed away at the home of his son Robert at Kanauga Friday morning, June 9, 1911, aged 87 years. The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at the Kanauga Methodist Church by Rev. Myers, of the Cheshire Circuit, interment following at Pine Street cemetery by Hayward & Son. Mr. Cox was born in Putnam County, W. Va., and is survived by his wife and sons Robert of Kanauga and Charles of Bellevue, Ky., and one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Merfield, Clairmont, W.Va.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday, June 15, 1911
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Cox, Sarah A.

Death of Mrs. Cox
     Mrs. James Cox of No. 50 Pine Street, died Tuesday morning of liver trouble after a long illness. Mrs. Cox’s funeral services by Rev. A. P. Cherrington will be Thursday morning at 9 o’clock, burial following at Centenary by Wetherholt.
     She is survived by husband and four children, Mrs. Albert Slayton of Mason county, Mrs. Richard Luckadoo of Maple Shade, Sherman Cox and Chas. Cox of this city. Also one brother, Wm. Pillows and one sister, Mrs. D. M. Jones of Patriot.
     She was in her 72nd year, and was a daughter of Edmond and Mariah Pillows. She was a fine woman. Her husband was a member of Co. C 13th W. Va. Infantry.

Note: [Died Feb. 28, 1911; 71 yr. 6 m. 20da.]

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, March 1, 1911
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                 Top of Page

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Cox, Sherman

     Sherman Cox, aged 75, who was a native of Gallipolis, died Tuesday, in Columbus. Funeral and burial was made there yesterday. Mr. Cox is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Emma Lee, Mrs. Jennie Curry and Mrs. Marie Malkinan and two sons, William and Carl. He was a brother of Charles Cox of Gallipolis who went up Sunday to be at his bedside. The latter returned home today.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune, Thursday, June 29, 1944

Cox, Sherman, 75, of Darbydale, died early Tuesday. Survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Emma Lee, Mrs. Jennie Curry, Mrs. Marie Malkuian; 2 sons, William and Carl; 22 grandchildren; brother, Charles. Funeral services Thursday, 10 a.m., Norris Funeral Home, Rev. Ralph Dillard. Interment Concord.

The Columbus Dispatch
Wednesday, June 21, 1944, Page 6A
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Cox, Vinton A.

IN MEMORIAM
Vinton A. Cox
     Seven years ago this evening Vinton A. Cox, 18, was accidentally killed while sled riding on the city streets.
     In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Vinton A. Cox who left us seven years ago today.

Gone, dear son, gone forever; How we miss your smiling face But you left us to remember; None on earth can take your place                  Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cox

[Note: Death Certificate says that Vinton Allen Cox was born Oct. 6, 1914; died Dec. 15, 1932...accidentally hit by car while sleighing. Parents: Charles S. Cox born Raccoon, Ohio and Myrtle Thomas born Mason, WV. Burial was in Mountain Valley WV)

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Cox, Vinton

In Memoriam
     In loving memory of our son and brother, Vinton Cox, who passed away 12 years ago today, Dec. 14.

In the graveyard softly sleeping, Where the flowers gently wave Lies the brother we loved so dearly, But whom we could not save, We often sit and think of you, Vinton, And speak of how you died. To think you could not say goodbye, Before you closed your eyes. If you have a loving brother, Tend him with loving care; You will never know his value 'Til you see his vacant chair.                                    Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cox and children.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                         Top of Page

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Craft, Elmo Lincoln

Craft Rites Set for 2:30 Saturday
     Pfc. Elmo Lincoln Craft, 23, scion of well known Gallia County family, who was killed in May, 1945, in Okinawa, will be buried in the Cole Cemetery at Huntington, Saturday. Services will be held at 2:30 at the Reger Chapel.
     Pfc. Craft was a son of Fred Craft and was born in Huntington Feb. 14, 1922. Before entering the Marines he was employed in a gas plant at Culloden, W. Va.
     Besides the father, he is survived by the step-mother, Mrs. Thomas Combs and Mrs. Junior Jarvis of Huntington; five brothers, Ernest Craft of Hamlin, Fred and James Craft of Kent, O., and Herman and Bill Craft of Huntington; a half-sister, Miss Willa Craft of Huntington, and two half-brothers, Carl and Leroy Craft of Huntington.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount

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Craft, James David

A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled The boon his love had given. And Though the body slumbers here The soul is safe in Heaven.

     James David Craft was born August 18, 1860 in Alleghany, County, Virginia to William and Sarah Ann Plymale Craft and departed this life Sunday morning, June 20, 1948 at home at the age of 87 years, 10 months, 2 days.
     He was united in marriage July 4, 1886 to Alpha D. Rucker in Gallia County. To this union five children were born. One son preceded him in death as did his wife who died in August, 1924. Also three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. The surviving children are: Mrs. Mamie Brumfield of Galion, Ohio, Mrs. Irene Neal of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mrs. Lelia Cornell and Hobart Craft of Gallipolis Route. He also leaves one sister, Mrs, Mary Rose of Urbana, Ohio and a brother, George E. Craft of Gallipolis, in addition to 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren of which he was very proud.
     He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in early life, and was united with the Crown City Church, later changing his membership to the Ohio Chapel Methodist Church. He had positive convictions and always stood by them but never lacked respect and friendship for those who differed with him. Mr. Craft was a farmer by trade but was always willing to deliver the word of God.
     He was ordained as a minister in August 1937. He was kind hearted and tender in spirit, and had the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He will be remembered to old and young alike as "Uncle Dave" as he was commonly called. From our point of view we should say he did much good to mankind but the one for whom he preached said "It is enough, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou unto the joys of the Lord".
     I cannot say and will not say that he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, he wandered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair needs must be since he lingers there. Think of him still as the same I say: He is not dead- He is just away.

[Buried in Crown City in Guyan Twp.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount                                                                               Top of Page

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Craft, Kenneth H.
   
     GALLIPOLIS - Kenneth Hobart Craft, 28, 203 Kineon Drive, Gallipolis, died early Saturday in University Hospital, Cincinnati, after an extended illness.
     Born Oct. 26, 1954, in Akron, son of Robert Howell and Geraldine Weese Craft, who both survive in Gallipolis, he was a 1972 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. Also surviving are a sister, Deborah Harvey of Addison; two brothers, John Howell of Gallipolis and Michael Gerald, stationed
at the U.S. Navy base in San Diego, Calif.; a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Clara Craft of Gallipolis; and a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gail Weese of Akron.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Willis Funeral Home, with Rev. James Lusher officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 17, 1983
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Craft, Mrytle C.

     Mrs. S. Myrtle Chapman Craft, 88, a resident of 1835 12th Ave., Huntington, died Tuesday in Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Beard Mortuary in Huntington with Rev. Douglas N. Shephard officiating. Burial wil be in Woodmere Memorial Park.
     She was born Nov. 18, 1891, at Crown City, daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Gothard Chapman. She was a member of the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church.
     Survivors include her husband, Fred W. Craft; one son, Charles F. Craft, Chesapeake; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Stewart, Marietta and Juanita Craft, Huntington. Six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren survive.
     Friends may call at the mortuary from 5 until 9 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 3, 1980
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                Top of Page

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Craft, Thomas Lincoln

IN MEMORIAM
     Thomas Lincoln Craft, son of William and Anna (Plymale) Craft was born in Allegheny County, Va., June 20, 1863 and died February 19, 1927, aged 63 years, 7 months and 29 days.
     He was married to Effie Carrie Darst, December 8, 1886. To this union were born three children, S. Earl, now of Adelphia, Ohio, Georgia Milded, now Mrs. Grover Smith of Thivener, Ohio, and Archie, who died at the age of eight years. Although his busy life called him away from home much of the time, he always cared for his dear ones, with a fond fatherly foresight.
     He united with Elziabeth Chapel Christian Church (Thivener) at the age of 18, during a revival meeting. It was during this same meeting that Miss Darst, later his wife, united with the same church.
Besides the son and daughter mentioned he leaves to mourn his departure six grandchildren, three brothers, George, Will and Dave, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Rose. One brother and two sisters have preceded him in death.
     His beloved wife died March 20, 1923. Since that time he has made his home with his daughter,Mrs. Grover Smith, Thivener, Ohio.
     He lived the most of his life in Clay township. Eight or ten years of his adult life he was a farmer. About thiry years he worked as a turnpike contractor and as a timber dealer. The most of his business career was spent in partnership with his cousin, John M. Plymale, now deceased. Since the death of Mr. Plymale, he has been in partership with Timmons Harmount of Chillicothe, Ohio.
     In his fraternal life Mr. Craft has had an active and useful career. In former years, he has been a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, the Order of the Owls and Modern Brotherhood of America. At the time of his death he was an active member of the Knights of Pythias, the Junior Order of American Mechanics, the Daughters of Amerca and in the Masons he was a Knight Templar.
     As a citzien Mr. Craft was a strong and patriotic character, a very active and useful man in his community He was gifted as a leader in all matters of public welfare.
     From the age of 18 to the day of his sudden death, Mr. Craft was an active member of the church of his first choice. He was an outstanding layman of the Ohio Eastern Conference. Strong in his organizing and business ability, he laid his talents and his means on the altar of his faith. It is due to his memory to say that in the last few years he supported his church with generous gifts, hoping for and expecting a revival of religion and renewal of church welfare in his community. Taken from his church and people so suddenly, they are dazed with sorrow and with a sense of their great loss. May others carry on with the responsibilites he has borne so efficiently and without complaint.

Sunset and evening star. And one clear call for me. And may there to no moaning of the bar When I put out to sea. For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar.

[Buried Mound Hill Cemetery]

Gallipolis paper
1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                      Top of Page

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Craig, Anna Modena

     Anna Modena Craig, daughter of Franklin and Ola Craig died on Sunday, Oct. 3, of diphtheria, at the home of her parents in Ohio township. She was aged ten and a half years. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Samuel Lewis at Bethel.
     Two other Craig children were ill with the same disease, but are now improved.

[Note: From stone Bethel Cemetery Ohio Township 3 April 1905 - 3 October 1915]

Gallipolis paper
October 3, 1915
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

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Craig, Frank

In Memory
     Frank Craig, eldest son of John and Sarah Gothard Craig was born near Bladen, Ohio, October 28, 1881, departed this life at the Holzer Hospital at 2 a.m. on December 11, 1929, aged 48 years, 1 month and 13 days.
     He was united in marriage with Ola Elliott, September 24, 1904 and to this union were born five children, Anna Modene, who died in early childhood; John William, Lawrence, Frances and Orva, who are left to mourn the loss of a loving father. He also leaves his aged mother, two brothers, Arthur and Raymond, both of Bladen and two sisters, Mrs. Chauncey Wise of Raccoon Island, Ohio and Grace at home.
     He was sick only a few days and his death came as a shock to the community where he has spent his entire life. He expressed himself saying that he would not recover; but gave himself up to the One who doth all things well. Only a few days of intense suffering, anxiously watched and cared for by those dearest, who did all mortal hands could and he passed beyond human help or need of help. One great consolation to his family is that while yet conscious he repeated these words, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Though separated here on earth the loved ones can be united in a home above.   
     He was a charter member of Bladen Lodge No.953, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, ever a faithful and loyal brother.   
     Though father's voice is hushed and still, remember his kind words of council still lives as a lightpost to guide us over the rough road of life. Our father's step, our father's kiss will never greet us more.

[Note: Buried at Bethel in Ohio Township]

Gallipolis Paper
December 11, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

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Craig, John

     John Craig, highly respected citizen of Bladen, died at his home there on Tuesday of last week.
He was 67 years of age and his death followed a paralytic stroke sustained the week before.
Funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Zion Church hursday afternoon by Rev. S. S. Denney, burial following in the church cemtery by undertaker Stevers. Mr. Craig, who was a brother-in-law of Noah Clarke, is survived by his widow and five children.

[Note: from stone Born November 4, 1850 - Died May 1, 1918]

Gallipolis paper
May 1, 1918
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

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Craig, Joseph W.

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.

Gallipolis Tribune
1943
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Craig, Private Joseph W.

Missing Soldier Pvt. Joe Craig Perished At Sea
Second Announcement Received By Bereaved Parents
     The announcement of the death of Private Joseph W. Craig has been received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Craig, 1837 Chatham Avenue, from the War Department.
     The young soldier was reported missing in action three months ago and no further word had been received until yesterday when word came that he had been lost when an Allied troop ship was sunk by the enemy. The letter said the accident was in the European war theater and the ship was struck at night and sank rapidly and many American soldiers were among those lost.
     Young Craig entered service in January 1943, and the last letter the parents had from him was written Nov. 7, just before he started "across" and he was lost Nov. 26. Due to the necessity of keeping the loss of the ship a secret the parents could not be notified sooner that he was lost.
     Pvt. Craig would have been 21 years old in June. In addition to his grief-stricken parents, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Gooldin of Monaca, Pa. and Mrs. Merrill Call of Eureka.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                         Top of Page

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Craig, Ornia Marie

     Ornia Marie Craig, youngest daughter of Frank and Ola Craig, was born Aug. 11, 1918, departed this life at her home near Bladen, Ohio Oct 4, 1934 of diptheria, age 16 yrs, 1 mo., 24 days. She leaves to mourn their loss her mother, one sister, Mrs. Aaron Bryan of Glenwood, W. Va., two brothers, John William and Lawrence, at home. She also leaves an aged grandmother and grandfather, Mrs. Sarah Craig and Mr. William Elliott, both of Bladen and a little nephew, Arlin E. Bryan, whom Ornia loved so dearly. Her father and one sister have gone on before.
     Ornia was converted and joined Liberty Christian church winter of '32 and lived a true Christian.
She was also a member of Bethel M. E. Ladies Aid. None knew her but to love her.

[Buried Bethel Cem, Ohio Tp]

Gallipolis paper
1934
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Craig, Robert

     Robert Craig, a lifelong resident of Ohio Township, died last Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Pickett, on Sugar Creek, where he had made his home for some time. His death resulted from a lingering attack of heart disease and hardening of the arteries. He was unconscious for a period of five weeks.
     Mr. Craig was past seventy-six years of age, having been born in 1849. On November 24, 1878 he was married to Missouri J. Harbour and to this union seven children were born. His companion died several years ago. Children living are Ezra Craig, Mrs. Orpha Lemon, Mrs. Nellie Pickett, Mrs. Ruba Blake, Mrs. Roxie [indecipherable], all of Ohio township.
     Mr. Craig was a son of the late William Craig, a pioneer of that section. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Gusta Wolford, and twenty-five grand children, besides a host of friends.
     He was a member of the Christian Church on Swan Creek. The funeral services conducted by Rev. Earl Cremeans were held at the Mt. Zion church Monday evening, with burial in the church cemetery by F. L. Stevers.

[Note: From death certificate - D.May 23, 1925]

Gallipolis paper
May 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Cramer, George

George Cramer Dead
     George Cramer of Chickamauga a fien old resident, aged 78 years, passed over to the better land last Thursday.[Oct3,1912] Rev. W.J. Fulton conducted his funeral and he was laid away to rest at the Rife Cemetery. He was wedded to Lucy Bunce in 1863, who survives him with one son Emory and two daughters Mrs. Jas. Fulton, and Mrs. Andrew Watts. He belonged to the Baptist Church, and was a well liked man.

[Note: date of death calculated by birthday calculator]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct 10,1912
Transcribed by Ernie Wright                                                                          Top of Page

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Crane, Marshall W.

     Marshall W. Crane, second son of the late Col. Wm. B. Crane, died of paretonites [sic] at his residence in Terra Alta, WV, on Thursday morning, Sept. 22, 1887, at 4 o'clock. He was taken sick suddenly on Monday night the 12th and gradually grew worse until death relieved his suffering.
     He was born Feb. 18, 1858 and was consequently in the 29th year of his age. Mr. Crane was quite young at the death of his father and since that time has managed their large estate with marked ability.
     The Terra Alta Times says: Mr. Crane professed conversation a few hours before his death and although his agony in his dying hour was intense, he bore up bravely and sank to glee in the arms of his Saviour. His remains were interred under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias, of which order he was an honored member, in the Oakland Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 22, 1887, at 8 o'clock p.m.
     A large concourse of people went from here to the funeral. He was a brother of our fellow townsman, Mr. Crane of the firm of Bostus & Crane.

Gallipolis Journal
Oct. 5, 1887
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Cremeens, Alfred W.

Death Claims A. W. Cremeens
     Alfred W. (Bud) Cremeens, 78, lifelong resident and beloved citizen of Harrison Twp., died at the home of his son Harold Cremeens on Portsmouth Rd., Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock, following a lingering illness.
     Mr. Cremeens whose failing health since last October has been the source of great concern to his family and friends was, together with Mrs. Cremeens, taken to the home of his son about four weeks ago, where his condition gradually worsened.
     The decedent was born June 11, 1872 to the late Henry and Angeline Tope Cremeens and had spent practically all of his long life in Harrison Twp. He was married to the former Miss Dora Minor in 1892 and to this union six children were born, three preceded him in death.
     Mr. Cremeens was a well known and highly respected farmer, and had owned and lived on what was known as the old Andrew Berridge farm on Clay Lick for many years. He had an exemplary life and had been a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church since an early age.
     In addition to his wife, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Walter Danner of Northup, Rev. Jennings Cremeens of Eureka and Harold, at whose home he died. Also surviving are the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Will Saunders and Mrs. Melvin Ulrey of Columbus, Mrs. Elmer Walters of Northup, Rev. Chester Cremeens of Mercerville and Rev. Earl Cremeens, Northup. Seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.
     The body will be at the residence of the son on Portsmouth Rd. after 7 o'clock this evening where friends may call. Funeral services will be held at the Northup Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Rav Beagle officiating. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by Phillips', funeral directors.

[Note: From death certificate date of death March 13, 1951.]

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

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Cremeens, Audra

Audra Cremeens
     Audra Cremeens, 75 Route 1, Patriot, died Monday afternoon in Lawrence County General Hospital, Ironton, having been in failing health for the past five months.Born Aug. 15, 1907 at Waterloo, daughter of the late John and Octavia Delaney Straight, she was a member of Flagg Springs United Methodist Church.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Cremeens, in 1981 and by a son, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Melwood (Maybelle) Criswell of Ironton, a son, Ray of Ironton Star Route; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Flagg Springs United Methodist Church, with Rev. Carl Morris officiating. Burial will be in Flagg Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 2, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Cremeans, Elsie Pearl

Obituary
     In the early hours of the morning an angel was sent from Heaven to welcome our loved one home. What pleasure it gives her loved ones today to know she is proceeding on her journey under the care of Him who said, " I am the Way, the Truth and the Light."
     Elsie Pearl Cremeans, daughter of Victor and Ruth Vance Cremeans was born August 2, 1928, departed this life April 18, 1871, her age being 42 years, 8 months, and 16 days. On July 12, 1946, she was united in marriage to Raymond J. Taylor and to this union was born one daughter, Mrs. John (Rayma Pearl) Devault of Crystal Lake, Illinois. Besides her husband and daughter she leaves one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Opal) Jones, Gallipolis, Ohio, one step-mother (Edith Slack Cremeans) of Belle, W. Va. , and many other relatives and friends. Her father, mother, one brother and one sister preceded her in death.
     For many weeks Elsie fought bravely to regain her health, and all that loving hands and medical skill could do was done for her, but to no avail. During her long illness she never murmured or complained. She was a devout wife and mother living not for her own interest but for the interest of her loved ones. She longed to go back to her home in Illinois but God saw fit to take her from her suffering and she died at the home of her mother-in-law in Addison who so tenderly helped to care for her.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                          Top of Page

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Cremeens, George
Cremeens, Margaret Hively

     George Cremeens, son of Eureka and Nancy Cremeens, was born June 5, 1865, and passed away at his home in Addison January 8, 1947, aged 81 years, 7 months and 3 days. His wife, Margaret Hively, daughter of Sarah Jane and John Hively, was born in Harrison Township, Gallia County, March 4, 1877; aged 69 years, 10 months, 5 days, passed away suddenly just 28 hours after her husband. She is survived by one brother, Randal Hively, of Huntington, and one sister, Mrs. Andrews Cremeens, of Huntington.
     They were united in marriage February 13, 1895, were baptized and united with the Baptist Church at the same time, and for fifty-two years shared life's sorrows and joys together. They leave to mourn their loss the following children: Victor of Addison; Bryan of Gallipolis; Mrs. Leslie Lemley, Cheshire R.D. They also leave nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Having sought and accepted their saviour when quite young, they lived devoted Christian lives; were members of the Addison Baptist Church, which they attended as long as health permitted. Grandpa and Grandma were good neighbors, kind and devoted father and mother to their children and grand-children, and always found great pleasure in having them in their home.

Shall we doubt our Father's mercy? Shall we think of death as doom? Or the stepping o'er the threshold To a bigger, brighter room? Shall we blame our Father's wisdom? Shall we sit enswathed in gloom When we know our lives are happy Waiting in the other room?

     Father had been in failing health for many months and bore it with great patience, while mother passed away very suddenly while busy in preparing for the return of her husband. Both trusted in Him who said, "I go to prepare a place for you, that where I am. there ye may be also." Our loss is great, yet may we submit to the Master's will and say, "They will be done."

We have met together, Dad, Just to bid our last farewell, And our hearts are nearer breaking Then our mortal tongues can tell; As we sit here in deep sadness while our though roams o'er the years, We recall the many pleasures Though our eyes are filled with tears. We recall when we were youngsters How we played about your knee; How you told us all of Jesus, How He came to set us free. We recall the open fireplace Where we sat from day to day, It was there you read the Bible, And 'twas there for us you'd pray.

Now you've gone to be with Jesus, Over on the other shore, And to be with other loved ones Who have gone on long years before. Goodbye, Daddy, till we see you Over on the golden shore, where no parting words are spoken And goodbyes are said no more.

Oh, Mother dear, Oh! can it be That you have gone away? That your dear face no more we'll see Until the judgement day? How many weary, wakeful nights We caused our mother dear. When we were little children Yet too young to know her care! For us she toiled with aching limbs; For us shed many tear; For us that dear, good mother's head Grew whiter every year.

And still as years rolled by We thoughtless caused the pain; But mother, patient, faithful, true, Stood by us just the same. But the spirit of our mother Is not beneath the sod. Oh, no! our blessed mother Has gone to live with God. Then why should we, their children, Grieve that they have gone to rest? Their Heavenly Father called them, And He knows what is best.

[Note: Buried Poplar Ridge, Cheshire Twp.]

Gallipolis paper
January 1947
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                      Top of Page

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Cremeens, Horace Donald

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

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Cremeens, Ina E.

IN MEMORY
     Ina E. Fillinger Cremeens, daughter of A.M. and Rosetta Fillinger, was born Dec. 22, 1902; departed this life March 9, 1931, aged 28 years 2 months and 17 days of age.
     She was united in marriage to Harold Cremeens, Oct 8, 1921. To this union two children were born, Marland, age 9 years, at home and an infant having preceded her to the Great Beyond. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband and son Marland, her father, mother, two brothers, Ferry of Leaper and Carl at home and six sisters, Wealthy Dewitt, Gallipolis; Gertie Swain, Leaper; Belva Jones, Crown City; Zenia, Audrey and Fern at home; one sister, Retha Tipton and one brother, Clarance Fillinger, having preceded her in death, and a host of relatives and friends.
     Ina made her peace with God at the age of 18 years and left assurances with friends that her home is with God. All that human hands and loving hearts or human skill could do was done. She bore her suffering with Christian fortitude until the message of God came to take her home to Heaven. We weep not, because she is free from suffering and pain, but because we loved her and shall miss her so, for none knew her but to love her.

After years of toil for others And at last a bed of pain, You are sleeping, best of Mothers, And we long for you in vain. The Lord took you from us, It was his Holy will, And left in our hearts a vacancy Which no one else can fill. But in our saddest moments, Our happy thoughts hold sway, We will meet again, dear Mother, And be happy some sweet day.

     Funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Pleasant Church by Rev. Ira Sheets with burial at Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of A.E. Tope.

Gallipolis Paper
March 9, 1931
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

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Cremeens, Levi Leslie

L. L. Cremeens Illness Fatal
Succumbs At Home In Mercerville
     Levi Leslie Cremeens, 72, generally known as Lee Cremeens, died at 11:25 today at his home in Mercerville. His condition had been hopeless for months and his ailment was cancer of the liver. For four days he had taken no nourishment and failed to recognize loved ones who constantly remained near his bedside.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the Mercerville Church, with Rev. Llewellyn Saunders of Kitts Hill and Rev. Calvin Whaley of Southpoint in charge. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery by F. L. Stevers.
     Mr. Cremeens, a former Democratic member of the Gallia County Board of Elections is survived by his wife and these four children: Raymond Cremeens, local barber; Ferrell Cremeens, Huntington...[rest cut off]

[Note: from stone 1878 - 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount

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Cremeens, Margaret Hively----see obituary for George Cremeens above               Top of Page

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Cremeens, Margaret

Mrs. G. Cremeens Dies While Readying Home For Husband's Casket
Unusual Tragedy Occurs At Addison Where Mr. Cremeens Died Wednesday-
Double Funeral Will Be Held At 2 Saturday At Addison
     Just as the Cremeens home at Addison was being prepared for the casket containing the body of George W. Cremeens to be brought in, Mrs. Cremeens suffered a heart attack and died within 10 or 15 minutes. This occurred between 9:30 and 10 this morning. A call was telephoned to Dr. Donald Warehime of this city, but Mrs. Cremeens passed away five or more minutes before he arrived there.
     The body of Mr. Cremeens who died in that home early Wednesday, had been brought there from Bidwell by Undertakers J. L. Coleman and son, Vernon. With Mrs. Cremeens help, the household was arranged for receipt of the casket, and in a minute or two it would have been brought in through a window. Then, suddenly, Mrs. Cremeens, who had been quite spry and active as usual, collapsed. She was conscious for several minutes thereafter and made some remark to the elder Coleman.
     It had been intended to hold funeral services for Mr. Cremeens at 2 p.m. Friday. After Mrs. Cremeens death that arrangement was canceled, and it was decided to hold a double funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Addison Baptist Church, of which Mr. and Mrs. Cremeens were members. Rev. E. V. Cremeens and Rev. Raymond Fife will officiate. Burial will be in Poplar Ridge Cemetery.
     Mr. Cremeens was in his 82nd year and Mrs. (Margaret) Cremeens would have been 70 next March 4. He was the last survivor of the 16 children of Elkanah and Nancy Canterbury Cremeens.
Mrs. Cremeens was a daughter of John and Jennie Barcus Hively.
     They were united in marriage Feb. 12, 1895, and are survived by these three children; Victor Cremeens, Addison; Bryan Cremeens, upper Second Ave., Gallipolis, and Pearl Cremeens, Cheshire. Before moving to Addison the family lived on Poplar Ridge.

[Note: From death certificate date of death January 9, 1947.]

Newspaper ( prob. January 1947, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Cremeens file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Crews, John David

Crews Rites Tuesday
     John David Crews, 83, Kanauga, died in Holzer Hospital at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, where he had been a patient for eight days.
     He was born in Mason county April 1, 1876, to Ace and Delilah Lilly Crews. One of seven children, he is survived by a brother and sister, Milton S. Crews of New Castle, Pa., and Mrs. Sarah Eperly of Richmond, Va. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
     Mr. Crews attended Mason county schools and was a farmer until his retirement. His marriage to the former Edith Lilly took place Dec. 15, 1896. She is a native of Raleigh county, W. Va., and they were the parents of ten children. She survives along with two sons and two daughters, Arthur Crews and Mrs. C. B. (Myrtle) Little, both of Huntington, Basil Crews of Patriot and Mrs. Virgie Pierotti of Gallipolis. Five sons and a daughter preceded him. There are seventeen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Zoa, W. Va. Baptist Church.
     Services will be held at 1: p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Howard G. Young will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s after 7: p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 6, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                  Top of Page

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Criner, Charles

     Charles S. Criner, 49, Athalia, died Sunday around 8 a.m. in General Hospital, Cincinnati. He had suffered severe burns in an accident in Lawrence County last Friday.
     He was born Dec. 20, 1927, in Mason County, W. Va., son of the late Charles Edward and Nona Henry Criner. He had worked on tow boats and was a riverman all his life. He never married.
     He is survived by three brothers, Lewis, Columbus; William, Middleport and Leroy, Beckley, W. Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Ernestine Moodispaugh, Middleport; Mrs. Les (Lecta) Bush, Gallipolis; Mrs. Hazel Walker, Columbus; Mrs. Virginia Allen, Columbus and Mrs. Jewell Fields, Hartford, W. Va. He attended schools in West Virginia.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals with Rev. Ron Adams officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Dorsil McCoy, Roger Bush, James Bush, Robert Bush, Theodore Bailey and Doug Bean.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 23, 1977, Pg. 10
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner

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Criner, James

In Loving Memory
Of James A. Criner, who departed this life May 24, 1905, aged 27 years, 3 months.
     He was the son of William and Elizabeth Criner, the latter preceding him about five years ago. He was attending the Rio Grande College at the time of his death, had just finished a recitation at about 8 o'clock Wednesday, when he was suddenly seized with apoplexy. He went directly to his room at Mr. Shier's where he was found at 9:45 lying upon the floor unconscious. He never regained consciousness and passed away at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. He was brought to his home on Thursday, and his funeral was preached at Mina Chapel Friday afternoon, by Rev. H.B. Lewis, the interment following at Mound Hill cemetery. His death was a great shock to all his relatives and friends. James was of a kind and gentle dispostion, loved and esteemed by all who knew him. He was converted and united with the M.E. church last winter during the revival at Rocky Hill, Jackson Co. O., and lived a faithful christian. When death enters our home and takes our loved ones, it is hard to say God's will be done. He will be sadly missed by all his friends, but his soul will be at rest.

A precious one from us has gone,   A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home,   Which never can be filled. One more mound to watch and tend,   One more grave to plant with flowers, One more angel up in heaven,   Dwelling there amid Eden's bowers. Though we are so sad and lonely,   And our souls in grief bow down, Yet we'll try to bear it meekly,   Hoping we may wear a crown. The last goodby's are spoken,   Poor James is laid away To rest within his narrow bed,   To sleep till Judgment Day. Farewell James but not forever,   We hope to meet on yonder shore, Where with loved ones thou art waiting,   We will meet to part no more. A Friend

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 30 1905
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                            Top of Page

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Criner, Lena

     GALLIPOLIS ~ Lena Walker Criner, 86, 14 Cruzet St., Gallipolis, died Friday, Sept. 4, 1992, at her residence. She was a homemaker. She was born Oct. 20, 1905 in Henderson, W.Va., daughter of the late Charles Walker and Iva Henry Walker Lee.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Phyllis) Rowland of Gallipolis; two sons, Odell Criner of Columbus, and Ervin Criner of Hilliard; two brothers, Lee Walker of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va. and Forrest Lee of Pomeroy; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Criner, on Jan. 1, 1991; three infant children; three sisters; and one brother.
     Graveside services will be held 2: p.m. Sunday at Pine Street Cemetery, with the Rev. Leland Allman and the Rev. Everett Delaney officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
Sunday, September 6, 1992
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner

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Criner, Prudence

Mrs. Criner Dead
     Mrs. W. H. Criner died at her home in East Gallipolis Sunday evening at the age of 70. Mrs. Criner had been ill only a short time, her death resulting from the effects of a goiter. She was preceded by her husband in death eleven years, but is survived by six children; Edward, Sherman and Rudy Criner and Mrs. Lon Valentine of Gallipolis, Curtis of Columbus and Mrs. Frank Burns of Parkersburg, W.Va.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2: p.m. at Episcopal M. E. Church on Upper Second Avenue. Burial in Pine Street Cemetery in charge of Wetherholt & Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, July 27, 1931
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner                                                                  Top of Page

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Criner, Rossie

DIED
Rossie Criner
     Near Chambersburg, Gallia County, Ohio, on Tuesday, May 22, 1888, Rossie, son of Wm. and P. Criner, aged 3 years, two months and seven days. The lot of Divine Providence has been cast into the family lap and Rossie, the second born, the loved and cherished is taken.

Dearest Rossie, cherished one, How we miss thee now at home; Father, mother and brothers All mourn thy loss forever. Now our home is filled with sadness, And our hearts are full of woe; As we see the vacant place, Tears unbidden still will fall. A gentle voice has called him, Unto the Saviour's breast, And safe within those loving arms, Our precious darling rests.

They knew not how Rossie was loved, Till his spirits has gone above; T'was when they realized he had gone, Never to them will he return. Father, weep not for Rossie dear, Think, oh think, that he is ever near, Watching each of your footsteps strod, Nearing, yes nearing, Heaven and God. Mother, dry up thy tears, and think, He has passed the winter's brink, Think of Rossie on that brighter throne; Waiting, waiting for thee to come.

Sickness and pain are felt no more, Death never enters on that shore, Rossie in Jesus now doth sleep, While watch with him the angels keep.                                                    Emmie McClain

Gallipolis Paper
May 22,, 1888
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Criner, Rudy

     Rudy Criner, 92, of 14 Cruzet Street, Gallipolis, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, W.Va. He retired in 1969 as a carpenter at the Gallipolis Development Center.
     He was born Dec. 8, 1898 in Mason County, W.Va. to the late William and Prudence Crouse Criner.
He is survived by his wife, Lena Walker Criner, whom he married on Feb. 16, 1929 in Gallipolis. He is also survived by one daughter; Mrs. Herbert (Phyllis) Rowland, Gallipolis; two sons: Odell Criner, Columbus; and Ervin Criner, Hilliard; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
     Three children preceded him in infancy, along with four brothers, Sherman, Curtis, Edward and Ross, and two sisters, Ethel Burns and Cora Valentine.
     Graveside services will be held Friday at 2: p.m. at the Pine Street Cemetery with the Rev. Leland Allman and Rev. Everett Delaney officiating. Burial will be at the Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Willis Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 2, 1991
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner                                                                     Top of Page

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Criner, Vernie

Death of Vernie Criner
     The little two-year-old son, Vernie, of Mr. and Mrs. John and Ina Criner, of Green township, near Mina Chapel, died Saturday night Oct. 31, 1908, of spinal meningitis. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. T. F. Carey Monday afternoon and burial by Wetherholt at Mina Chapel.

Gallipolis Bulletin
November 6, 1908
Vol. XLI No. 30
Transcribed by Jan Rader

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Criner, William H.

W.H. Criner Dead
     Mr. W. H. Criner of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., passed away at his home Sunday at 6:30 p.m. after a two weeks’ illness with Bright’s disease.
     Mr. Criner was 60 years of age and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Prudence Criner, and six children, Edward of Gallipolis Ferry, Curtis of Columbus, Mrs. Lon Valentine of this city and Sherman, Ethel and Rudy at home.
     The funeral services will be held at Epworth M.E. Church Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with burial following at Pine Street Cemetery by Wetherholt & Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune, Gallipolis, Ohio
August 22, 1920
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner                                                                     Top of Page

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Cromley, Earl

Earl Cromley, Prominent Farmer, Civic Leader Found Dead Sunday
     Earl Cromley, 66, a farmer residing on Rt. 554 between Bidwell and Rio Grande, died very suddenly Sunday evening. He was exercising his dog in a field near the family home when his death took place. When darkness fell and the dog came home alone, the neighbors started a search and he was found in the field at 7 p.m.
     Mr. Cromley, a prominent farmer, was quite active in the affairs of the county and at the time of his death was a member of the Gallia County Board of Education, a post he had held for several years. He was active in many farm organizations and was a progressive farmer. A native of this county, he had spent his early years in Gallipolis and at one time was in charge of the horse drawn fire equipment of the city and an expert driver.

Moves to Nitro
     Shortly after the department became mechanized, he moved to Nitro, WV, where he was employed for several years. He returned to Gallia County in 1942 and operated the old John McCarley farm near Harrisburg until his retirement and removed to Bidwell.
     He was born in Gallipolis on Aug. 28, 1892 and survivors of his immediate family are Mrs. Nellie E. Birch of Bidwell and Justine Cromley of Findlay.
     Cromley served in WWI and was in France for 18 months. He was married to the former Goldie Gold on July 16, 1917 and she survives.

Taught Sunday School
     He was a member of the Harris Grand and Harris Baptist Church, where he taught the young peoples Sunday School class for the past 15 years.
     Funeral services will be held at the Harris Baptist Church at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Alfred Holley will officiate and Lafayette Post, American Legion will have a part in services. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery under the direction of the McCoy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

[Note: Died Dec 28; buried Dec. 30, 1958]

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

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Cromley, George E. (Dottie)

Pacific Veteran Dies At 44
     George E. (Dottie) Cromley, 44, a Gallipolis native, died in Cincinnati Veterans Hospital at 10:30 a.m. Monday. He was a veteran of the Pacific campaign in World War II and was wounded in action on New Guinea and never fully recovered from his war injuries. He had in recent years been a patient in the Chillicothe hospital and in recent months had been at Ft. Thomas prior to his final illness.
     Cromley was born in Gallipolis on April 3, 1914 and was the adopted son of George and Samantha Cromley. His late adopted father was a former member of the Gallipolis police department. He attended Gallipolis schools, and with the outbreak of World War II enlisted in the U. S. Air Force.
     He is survived by a half-brother, William Cromley, and two aunts and an uncle, Mrs. Grant Long, Mrs. Ray Johnson and Nelson Cromley, all of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services for him will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Vernon Shafer will officiate and burial will follow in Pine street cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s until the hour of the services.
     The VFW will supply pall bearers and the Lafayette Post, American Legion will furnish a color guard and firing squad for the last rites.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, August 13, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Cromley, James M.

     Dr. James M. Cromley died at his residence in Gallipolis on Sunday morning, January 5, at five o’clock. He had been sick for some time past. Dr. Cromley was a resident physician in Gallipolis for thirty-three years. He leaves a wife and six children -- two sons and four daughters.

[Note: Pine Street Cemetery 6/16/1814 - 1/5/1876, (however d. date should be 1/5/1873)]

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Wednesday, January 8, 1873
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                     Top of Page

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Cromlish, Arnold Richards

Rev. Arnold Richards Cromlish
     Rev. Arnold Richards Cromlish, 87, of Gallipolis, went to be with his Lord Friday evening July 14, 2000 at his residence. Born Jan. 25, 1913 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Harry Max Cromlish and the late Ora Lanthorne Cromlish.
     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,Reva Marie Moore Cromlish, by an infant son, Terry Cromlish and two sisters, Hilda and Gertrude and by three brothers, Howard, Kenneth and an infant brother.
     He was a minister with the Church of God, having served in various churches in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Minnesota.
     Cromlish is survived by his second wife, Eloise Taylor Cromlish, two daughters, Dottie (Howard) Towle of Los Angeles, CA; Linda (Rollin) Yeakle of Midland, MI; one son, David (Suzanne) Cromlish of Glendale, AZ; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; one brother, William "Buss" Cromlish of Gallipolis and two sisters, Anna Belle Martin of Springfield and Faye Manely of Middleport.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of God, with Rev. Paul Voss officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Monday from 2:30-5 and 7-9 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Jim and Craig Yeakle, Dan Fontanz, Harry Lee Fellure, Marion Caldwell and Roger Saunders.
     In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to either the Church of God Building Fund or to Holzer Hospice.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 2000
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Cromlish, Belle Houck

Mrs. Cromlish, 80, Died This Morning
Funeral Is Set For 2 [o'clock] Wednesday Ohio Chapel
     Mrs. Belle Houck Cromlish, age 80 years and 12 days, died at 6:40 this morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, J.L. and Edith Kemp, about a mile below the Gallipolis corporation line on Garfield Ave. Death was from heart trouble, after Mrs. Cromlish had been bedfast for 12 days.
     Decedent was born and reared in Clay Township and for the last 34 years had lived with the Kemps, who live back on the slope from Elmer Haffelt's home.
     Three other children beside Mrs. Kemp survive Mrs. Cromlish; Harry and Willie Cromlish of Gallipolis; Mrs. George Finley of Bladen; also 17 grandchildren and 13 g-grandchildren; a brother, George Houck, Columbus; a half-brother, Wilbur Force and a half-sister, Mrs. Della Myers, both of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday.

[Note: Stone..Mound Hill 1863-1943. Death Certificate...Mary Bell Cromlish born Jan. 6, 1863; died Jan. 18, 1943. Parents Warren Houck and Elizabeth Hall]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Cromlish, David B. (See obituary for Roger Lee Cromlish Sr. below)

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Cromlish, Harry M.

Death Claimed Mr. Cromlish This Morning
     Harry M. Cromlish, 78, a retired painter and resident of Lower River Road died at 9:20 a.m. today in Holzer Hospital. He had been a patient for 16 days and had been in failing health for ten years.
     Mr. Cromlish was the son of the late William Henry and Mary Belle Houck Cromlish and had been a lifelong resident of this county. He was one of six children. Two sisters survive are Mrs. Len (Edith) Kemp of Bidwell and Mrs. George (Mayme) Finley of Bladen; 3 brothers who preceded him in death are Elmer, William and Richard. He was Born in Gallipolis on Aug. 18, 1893.
     His marriage in Gallipolis was to the former Ora Lanthorne in 1910. She survives and also is a hospital patient. Six children who survive are William and Arnold, both of Gallipolis; Howard of Springfield; Mrs. Arthur (Annabella) Martin of Northup, Mrs. Clifford (Faye) Manley of Middleport and Kenneth of Gallipolis. Three children, Hilda, Gertrude and Ernest preceded him in death. There are 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
     The body is at the Miller's Home for Funerals. Arrangements will be announced later.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
1962
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                            Top of Page

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Cromlish, Ora Edna

Mrs. Cromlish, 77, Claimed Early Today
     Mrs. Ora Edna Cromlish, 77, a resident of Rt. 1, Patriot, died at 4:30 a.m. today at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Pomeroy.
     She was born Nov. 28, 1893, in Huntington, WV, to the late William S. and Emily Clark Lanthorn. She resided most of her life in the Clipper Mill community. She married Henry Cromlish in 1910 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1962.
     Surviving include three sons, William of Gallipolis; Rev. Arnold Cromlish of Belding, MI; and Kenneth of Columbus; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Martin of Patriot and Mrs. Clifford Manley of Middleport. Two sons and two daughters preceded her in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller's Home for Funerals with burial following in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

[Note: died Aug. 26, 1971]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug. 1962
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Cromlish, Reva

Reva Cromlish
     Reva Marie Cromlish, 71, of Route 2, Gallipolis (Shoestring Ridge community) died at 5:20 a.m. today in Holzer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the last several months.
     Born June 19, 1910, in Bidwell, daughter of Augustus and Neva McKnight Moore, she attended the First Church of God and was a member of the church Ladies Missionary Society.
     She married Arnold Cromlish, who survives, on June 2, 1934, in Gallipolis. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Dottie) Towle of Portugese Bend, CA and Mrs. Rollin (Linda) Yeakle of Midland, MI; a son David of San Jose, CA and four grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Rainey officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery near Mercerville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Tribune
Dec. 29, 1981
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                             Top of Page

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Cromlish, Richard

     Richard Cromlish, son of Wm. Cromlish of near Clipper Mill, died at Camp Lee, Va., of pneumonia last week. We have no further particulars.

The Gallia Times
Wednesday, October 9, 1918
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Cromlish, Roger L. Sr.
Cromlish, Roger L. Jr.
Cromlish, David B.

Cromlish, Father & Two Sons
     A father and his two sons were apparently electrocuted late Saturday afternoon while attempting to install a CB antenna at their home on Shoestring Ridge. Dead are Roger L. Cromlish, Sr, 27, David B. Cromlish, 16, and Roger L. Cromlish, Jr., 18, all of Rt. 2, Gallipolis. The elder-Cromlish and son, David were dead on arrival at Holzer Medical Center following the 5:43 p.m. accident while Roger L. Cromlish, Jr, was dead on arrival at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
     Injured was Rick L. Holley, 27, formerly of Gallipolis, a West Virginia State Trooper, who was apparently visiting relatives nearby and helping with the installation. Holley was admitted to the Holzer Medical Center where the extent of his injuries was not known at press time Saturday night. According to the Gallia County Sheriff's Department, the incident occurred when the CB antenna they were holding struck an electric line.
     Dr. Donald R. Warehime, Gallia County coroner, was called to the scene but did not make an immediate ruling. Also called were the Mason and Gallia County Emergency Squads.

Sunday Times Sentinel
October 27, 1985
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Cromlish, William H.

W. H. Cromlish Died This Morning
     William H. Cromlish, aged 85, passed away at 8:30 this morning at his home at Clipper Mills. He had suffered a good while from infirmities incident to his age and had been seriously ill the past week.
Some years ago Mr. Cromlish had a grocery store at Clipper mills and prior to that over a considerable period had peddled meat hereabouts.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Belle Cromlish; a sister, Miss Mary Cromlish, who lived with him, and these four children: Harry Cromlish, Locust street; Mrs. George (Mamie) Finley, Teens Run; Mrs. Edith Kemp, Olive street and William Cromlish, Clipper Mills.
     Funeral services will be held at the Entsminger Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Monday, but arrangements had not been completed when the foregoing lines were written.

[Note: From Tombstone 1856-1940; Buried at Mound Hill]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                      Top of Page

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Crosier, Eric

     Eric Lanier Crosier, 35, a resident of the Park Central Hotel, Gallipolis, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Holzer Medical Center Sunday afternoon. Mr. Crosier was an asbestos worker for Local 80, Charleston, W. Va. He was born April 29, 1940, in Sweet Chalybeate, Va., son of Clinton Roscoe Crosier and Gertrude Baker Crosier, who survive.
     The following brothers and sisters survive: Herndon H. Crosier, Rockford, Ill.; Roscie C. Crosier, Covington, Va.; Gregory Crosier, Sweet Springs, W. Va.; Mrs. Minnie Humphreys of Gallipolis; Mrs. Odell (Phyllis) Martin, Pearisburg, Va. And Mrs. Ivan (Norma) Bailes, Pearisburg, Va.
     He was a member of the Forest Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sweet Chalybeate, Va.
     Funeral services will be held at the Shanklins Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Thursday afternoon. Burial will follow in the Bakers Cemetery in Sweet Springs, W. Va.
Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Friends may call at the Shanklins Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 5, 1976
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Crouse, Charles E.

Rites Sunday For Shooting Victim
     Funeral services for Charles E. Crouse, five year old son of Nathaniel, 37, and Mary Crouse, 22, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Swan Creek Chapel, Rev. E.V. Cremeens officiating. Burial will be made in Swan Creek Cemetery by Coleman R. Halley.
     Justice of the Peace, John H. Shato, acting coroner in the absence of Dr. Paul C. Foster, returned a verdict of "death by accidental shooting." The boy died Thursday afternoon eight or ten minutes after a bullet from a 22 caliber "Crackshot" target rifle entered his abdomen and came out his back.
The boy was in the front room of his uncle's house on Hazel Ridge back of Bladen. In the room with him were two brothers and a sister, Eugene 3,Thomas 1 and Ina 7. After the shot the boy walked into the next room of the house and fell.
     His father and uncle were working in a nearby field. Called to the scene of the tragedy, they started to remove the lad to his own home a short distance away. Witnesses say Charles looked up at his uncle and told him not to hurt him. He died shortly afterwards. Squire Shato found the long target rifle standing against the wall on its barrel. He found the bullet immediately inside the door and there was a trace of blood on the floor there.

[Note: born Sept. 19, 1940; died May 24, 1946]

Gallia Times
May 25, 1946
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

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Crouse, Janie Barcus

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.

Gallipolis Tribune
1946
Transcribed by Lew Casey                                                                                Top of Page

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Crouse, Lecta M.

IN MEMORY
     Into every home some time in life comes the Grim reaper, Death, and takes the very flower of our hearts and we think with the poet - "Into each life some rain must fall. Some days must be dark and dreary."
     Lecta M. Crouse, daughter of Mary and O. G. Waugh, was born February 28, 1905 and died July 15, 1926 at the Holzer hospital aged 21 years, 4 months and 15 days. United in marriage to Ammy Crouse in the summer of 1925. She was converted several years ago, and the writer remembers having seen her leave her place in the Choir and step out boldly to talk and pray with seekers at the altar like the true, Christian soldier that she was, we know, not what her trials and temptations were but what sweet consolation to know that just before her tired spirit winged its way to rest she put her arms around her husband's neck and drawing him down to her told him to take care of baby and meet her some day and we are made to think of God's word that says, "Blessed, are the dead who died in the Lord." The Lecta has gone and we know can never return yet we thank God than we can go to her if we trust Him to keep us prepared so that when we are called we too can say we are ready.
     Lecta was a dutiful obedient daughter, a kind, thoughtful sister and a faithful loving wife and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was an industrious home loving woman and her neighbors will miss the one who had been in their midst such a short time.
     While our hearts are saddened and it is only human nature for us to grieve for our loved ones yet we again remember the scripture that tells us to "weep not" and that "she is not dead but sleepth." Her death was only a step from this to a better life beyond for we read of the home prepared for the faithful as being a "City of Gold" and "neither shall there be any sickness or death nor any more crying and there is no night there."
     Besides her husband she leaves an infant daughter, Lecta Meryle, her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. waugh, a sister, Mrs. Everett Smith of Bladen, a brother, Heber and two half-sisters Gale and Dorris at home, and a grandmother, Mrs. John Glover, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago.
     Funeral was preached by Rev. L. A. Black

O Father we do not understand Yet in submission we must bow, Nor doubt the guiding of thy hand Nor question why nor how We know thy will is always best Thy way a way that has been tried We know that Lecta is at rest It was for mankind that thou And while we grieve that she has gone How sweet it is for us to know She did not have to go alone, For she said that she was ready to go O God wilt thou in mercy kind Forgive the wrongs that we have done Show us the way help us to find The rest to which we know she's gone We pray that thou wilt lead us on Not our will but thine be done Prepare us to meet dear Lecta At the setting of the sun.

[Note: Buried Swan Creek Cemetery, Ohio Twp]

Gallipolis Paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                      Top of Page

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Crouse, Sarah Jane

IN MEMORY
     Sarah Jane Crouse, who was born Aug. 24, 1873 and in the early morning of March 3, 1946, while the earth was yet wrapped in darkness and all was peaceful and serene she fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. She was 72 years, 6 months and 7 days.
     She was a daughter of Alexander and Sarah Barcus. She was married to Charles E. Crouse in 1891, who with her father and mother preceded her in death several years ago.
     The following children survive: Clark of Columbus, Ohio; Josuah and William H. of Gallipolis; Loamma of Bladen, Ohio and Nathan with whom she made her home. She had been in failing health for several years and unable to get about without help, but about 2 weeks previous to her death she had a fall from which she never recovered.
     Though her suffering was great she bore it patiently, never complaining and when the end was near she remarked beautifully "Of the strength she received from on High".
     She was a kind and devoted Mother and though we miss her from our midst here on earth, we feel "Our loss is Heaven's gain".
     There are the following brothers: Robert Barcus of Eureka; Thomas and Stanley of Gallipolis; Truman of Columbus, Ohio; John and Ross of Bladen, Ohio. Also 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Darling Mother since you left us Our home is lone and still Your chair by the fire place No one else can fill. Every place is dark and dreary And our hearts are lone and sad For a dearer, sweeter Mother No boy ever had. We think we see you Mother dear Up there with those you love With Jesus and the Angels In the Heavenly home above. When that morning breaks Eternal And the mists have cleared away We shall meet again dear Mother At the dawning of the day. And dear Father up in Heaven Won't you help us to prepare That we may at least meet Mother And her home eternal share.

[Note: buried Swain Creek Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
March 3, 1946
Transcribed by F.K. Brown  

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Curnutte, J.J.

     J.J. Curnutte, 73, Rt. 1, Gallipolis (Mill Creek Road), died at 12:30 a.m. today in Hozer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the past two years.
     Born March 10, 1911, at Hughston, W.Va., son of the late Charles and Belle Platt Curnutte, he was a retired miner and operated a carryout at Kanauga eight years before his retirement. He was member of the First church of the Nazarene at Gallipolis.
     He married MIldred Hartwell on Dec. 26, 1930, and she preceded him in death on Dec.5, 1982. He was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Ray Curnutte, on Sept. 16, 1982, and by trree sisters and a brother.
     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Sharon) Moles of Rt. 1, Gallipolis; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother Earl Curnutte of St. Albans, W.Va.; and two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Howell and Mrs. Art (Ruth) Wroblewski, both of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bob Madison officiating, Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Gallipolis Tribune
February 25, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                             Top of Page

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Curry, Kenneth E.

     Funeral services for Kenneth E. Curry, 45, a native of Gallipolis, will be held 10 a. m. Friday at the Rullman Funeral Home, 219 Mechanic St., Aurora, Ind. Friends may call at the funeral home between 4 and 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Aurora.
     Mr. Curry, an executive salesman with the Crosset Co. in Cincinnati, died Monday evening in Holmas Hospital, Cincinnati. He had been ill the past year.
     He was born July 29, 1934, in Gallipolis, son of Sam Curry, Grove City, and Catherine Leonard, Aurora. He was twice married, first to Carol Jane Ball, Gallipolis, who survives, along with two sons, Mike and Mark Curry, both of Galipolis. He is also survived by his second wife, Bebe, of Aurora.
     A 1952 graduate of Gallia Academy High School where he was an outstanding athlete, Curry was employed by the Evans Grocery Co., before moving to Cincinnati in 1967.
     Memorials may be given to Hospice of Cincinnati, 2139 Auborn Ave., 45219.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 1980
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Curry, Rachel

     Rachel (Jennie) Curry, 82, a resident of 531 Fourth Ave., died Thursday afternoon in the Monterey Nursing Center, Grove City, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Sherman and Catherine Burns Cox, born in Gallipolis on March 10, 1891. She was a lifelong resident of Gallipolis.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, W. W. Curry. Two daughters survive, Mrs. Virgil Saunders, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Jack Kelley, Grove City. One son, Sam, Grove City, survives. Six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Herbert Spencer, Kanauga, survives.
     She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at the McCoy-Wetherholt-Moore Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

[3/10/1891 - 1/3/1974]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 4, 1974
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Curry, Rosa Ann

Rosa Ann Curry Claimed By Death
     Rosa Ann Curry, 77, was buried in Parkersburg Feb. 15. She died of a heart ailment after a long illness. She was a daughter of George and Eliza Curry, Gallipolitans, and taught in Parkersburg schools for more than 50 years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Jackson and Mrs. Mrtyle McDougle.

[Note: From the death certificate (WV Vital Research Records/Death) her name on the certificate is Rosa Adelaide; date of birth February 26, 1872; date of death February 13, 1949; mother's name Eliza Jane White. She is buried at Riverview CE in Parkersburg.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1949, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Curry-Brock file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                         Top of Page

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Curry, Samuel

Samuel Curry, 78, Died This Morning
Rites 2 Monday With Interment At Pine Street
     Samuel Curry, believed to have been a lifelong resident of Gallipolis, died about 1 o’clock this morning at his home, the third house above Locust on Fourth. He was 78 years old. For years Mr. Curry was a cook on steamboats and in local restaurants, but lately his health had been failing steadily and he had been confined to his home.
     He was a son of Thomas and Elizabeth Richardson Curry and his passing leaves but one survivor of his generation of the family - his sister, Mrs. Olive Curry of Charleston.
     Mrs. Curry died in 1929 and these children survive: Clarence, Beach Bottom, W. Va.; Wilbur W. Curry, who lives near his father’s home; Earl and Marie Curry, both at the parental home.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Monday at the parlors of George J. Wetherholt & Sons, with Rev. W. Scott Westerman in charge. Burial in Pine Street cemetery.

[Note: 12/7/1866~2/2/1945]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, February 2, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Curry, Wilbur William (Pat)

W.W. Curry Dies Sunday After Second Stroke
Services Set Tuesday For Grocery Operator, Bedfast Since 1944
     Wilbur William (Pat) Curry, 68, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Holzer Hospital of a stroke he suffered about 10:30 a.m. last Thursday at his home, 531 Fourth Ave. The fatal stroke was his second - July 8, 1944, he had a cerebral hemorrhage, which made him bedfast ever since, forcing his retirement from the grocery business in which he had been employee and manager for most of his life.
     Nevertheless, he was able to write numerous letters to the editor of The Daily Tribune through much of the last year or two, many of them on historical subjects relating to Gallipolis. He had just finished a letter to the editor on the subject of the Legion carnival when he had his stroke Thursday, and it will be published within the next few days.
     Known as Pat Curry to many friends, a nickname he acquired as a youth when he was employed at the Thompson-Francis foundry as a stove molder (he worked with Joseph Elmer Walker, 61, who also died Sunday), he was known to other friends as Webb Curry.
     For 17 years he was manager of the A and P store on State St., near the Third Ave. corner, but when it was merged with the supermarket, he started his own store on that site, calling it the State St. Market, in 1939.
     His first job was with the Tabit grocery, corner of Second Ave. and Court St., where the Lafayette Hotel now is. That store and other stores on the corner burned down in January, 1919.
     Born May 10, 1891, in Gallipolis to Samuel and Emma Canterberry Curry, Pat Curry is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jennie Cox Curry; two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Lucille) Saunders, and Mrs. Jack (Lois) Curry, Gallipolis; a son Samuel Curry, Gallipolis; and six grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister also survive: Earl Curry, Gallipolis, Clarence Curry, Beach Bottom, W. Va., and Miss Marie Curry, Gallipolis.
     Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wetherholt Funeral Home, the Rev. Leonard A. Donnally, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church (of which decedent was a member), officiating. Burial will be made in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 23, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                  Top of Page

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Cutler, Adeliza Permelia Carter

     Mrs. Adeliza Cutler died at her home in this city March 29, 1914, at the age of 70 years, death being due to cancer. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church, Rev. A.A. Oestreich, the pastor officiating, and Rev. E.H. Goodell of the Methodist assisting. Internment was in the Washington cemetery.
     Adeliza Carter was born at Gallipolis, Ohio, March 19, 1844. At twelve years of age she came to her grandparents to Floyd County, Iowa. She was married to B. M. Cutler, April 28, 1861, and came to Worthington in February, 1896. To them were born six children, two having died in childhood. There remains to mourn the loss of a mother and a companion, the husband, B.M. Cutler of Worthington and four children: Frank W. Cutler of Worthington, Mrs. W.P. Glasgow of Tacoma, Washington, Earl W. Cutler of Tacoma, Washington and Mrs. A.T. Latta of Worthington; also her aged mother, Mrs. Phoebe Carter of Nashua, Iowa.
     Mrs. Cutler joined the Baptist church in the year 1876 and as long as health permitted was a faithful and loyal member of the church of her choice. She has been an invalid since 1880, having spent the first twelve years of that time bedfast. She was getting better so that she could do for herself again when the dread disease of which she died took hold of her and for the last five or six years she has been a patient sufferer until death released her.

[Note: Her death certificate has the death date of March 28th. The grandparents referred to are David C. and Easter (Griswold) Ripley. Although Phebe (Ripley) Carter is stated as the mother above and on the death certificate, it appears she lived most of her young life with her grandparents. It might be assumed that William B. Carter is her father.]

Washington Globe, April 2, 1914
Located by Val Fisher 2009
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Cyrus, C. W.

Crown City Man’s Brother Dies In W. Va.
     C. W. Cyrus, 81, brother of Mrs. Bertha Dillon of Eureka and Mrs. Erma McClure of Crown City, died Tuesday at his home in Wayne, W. Va., after an illness of several months.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Christener Fraley, five sons, Dewey of Huntington, Tom of Lavalette, W. Va., Gallie of Rt. 2, Wayne, W. Va., Homer and Silas at home; four daughters, Mrs. Hasten Arthur and Mrs. Manis Stephens of Rt. 1, Wayne, Mrs. Henry Blankenship of Lavalette and Mrs. Lemmie Adkins of Wayne. A surviving brother is Thomas Cyrus of Indianapolis, Ind. There are 48 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Crockett Baptist Church. Rev. Richard Kyle and Rev. Frank Pinkerman will officiate and burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery at Wayne.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, July 30, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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