Miller, John Mart

     John Mart Miller, 86, Rt. 1, Patriot, died Monday morning. Born June 10, 1901, Glendale Springs, N.C., he was the son of the late Matilda Miller. He was a retired coal miner of the Waterloo Coal Company, Oak Hill, Ohio. He lived in Waterloo since 1935.
     He is survived by his wife, Belva (Phillips) Miller, whom he married Sept. 17, 1923. Also surviving are two sons, Wade Miller and Harold Miller, both of Rt. 1, Patriot; five daughters, Edith Right and Violet Alleen Levitre, both of Rt. 1, Patriot; Mrs. Gary (Carol) Miller, Waterloo, Teresa Miller, Wilmington, N.C. and Mrs. Todd (Darlene) Grady, Jackson; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchldren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Wiley (Estelle) Miller and Margaret Church, both of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; and one brother, Rufus Miller, Ablingdon, Md.
     He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dorothy Leona Miller, and two brothers, Walter Miller and Bryant Miller.
     Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the McDaniels-Crossroads Pentecostal Church, Waterloo, with the Rev. Glen Carmen. Burial will be at the Flag Springs Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 10, 1988
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

---

Miller, John T.

     John Thomas Miller, 66, Rt. 1, Waterloo, died Monday night in Holzer Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born June 19, 1916, at Waterloo, son of the late Haf and Anna Davis Miller, he was a sawmill operator, World War II Veteran and member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church, Symmes Valley Grange and Willow Wood VFW Post.
     He married Mary Massie, who survives, on Nov. 8, 1947. Also surviving are three daughters, Myrtle Miller and Mrs. Sharon Fenwick, both of Springfield and Mrs. Johnna Sue Lunsford of Waterloo; two grandchildren; four brothers, Henry, Jack and Bob, all of Waterloo and Ronald of Circleville and six sister, Mrs. Everett (Elizabeth) Evans of Waterloo; Mrs. Jack (Opal) Charlton of Howard and Mrs. Edward (Lois) Relbel of Westerville and Joan Miller and Mrs. Wallace (Patty) Clark, both of Columbus.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rehobeth United Methodist Church, with Rev. Everett O'Neal officiating. Burial will be in Rehobeth Cemetery. Friends may call at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, from 6-9 p.m. today.

[Note: Died Jan. 31, 1983]

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

---

Miller, Lettie

     Lettie Miller, 95, Rt 2, Patriot, died Sunday evening at Holzer Medical Center. Born Sept. 12, 1893 in Glendale Springs, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Willie and Mandy Jane (Sheets) Miller. She was a member of the McDaniel Cross Road Church.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison B. Miller, on April 6, 1983, whom she married Oct 2, 1911 in Ash County, N.C. Also preceding her in death were two sons, one daughter, three sisters, and seven brothers. Surviving are one son, Charles Miller, of Rt 2, Patriot; one daughter, Georgie Woodle of Columbus, one sister, Jennie Roach of Patriot; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren.
     Services will be Thursday, 1 p.m. at the McDaniel Cross Road Church, with the Rev. Lawrence Self officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church.

[Note: Died April 9, 1989]

Gallipolis paper
1989
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

---

Miller, Lewis

Lewis Miller, Road Builder, Is Dead At 75
     Lewis Miller, 75, one of the brothers who were long identified with road building in this section of Ohio, died of a heart attack at the Joe Miller farm at Rodney at 8 a.m. today. His residence was at 527 1/2 Second Ave., and he had gone to the farm to feed cattle where he expired while doing that chore.
     He had engaged in road building for many years, and was employed by his nephew, Joe D. Miller, until about three years ago when he was hurt while on a job, and was forced to retire.
     Miller was a native of Walnut twp., where he was born on Sept. 28, 1882, the son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Frye Miller. He was married to the former Mayme Drummond and she preceded him in death on May 1, 1948. One daughter, Miss Ruth Miller, survives that union.
     Another survivor is a brother, Jake Miller of McDaniel Cross Roads. He was preceded in death by his brothers Arthur, William and John Miller.
     He was a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home. Rev. William H. Green will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Thursday.

[Note: Ann Simmerman wrote "12/9/1957" on this obituary.]

Newspaper (prob. December 1957, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Miller file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

---

Miller, Malcolm

     ALBANY - Malcolm M. Miller, 75, formerly of Albany, died June 25 in Union, Wash. Born in Vinton, Mr. Miller had been a resident of Union, Wash., since Feb. 4, 1946. He retired from Simpson Timber C. In Union after 23 years of service. He was a maintenance worker for the city of Olympia, Wash., and worked at Athens Mental Health Center, New York Central Railroad and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bermerton, Wash.
     He is survived by his wife of 16 years Alice M. Neiman Miller; a daughter Marjorie M. Williams of Chauncey; two sons, Charles F. of Albany, and Jack W. of Calhoun, Mo.; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren
     Graveside services were held June 29 in Shelton Memorial Park in Washington.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 1933
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                              Top of Page

---

Milliron, Roger A.

     Roger A. Milliron, 43, of Gallipolis, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 5: a.m. at his residence, after a brief illness. He was born July 8, 1956 in Gallipolis, and was the son of Dorothy J. Milliron and the late Gilbert Milliron.
     He was an employee of Kokosing Construction Company of Fredericktown, Ohio. He was a member of the National Rifleman Association, NFL Boilermakers, and a 22-year member of Carpenters Local No. 650 in Pomeroy, and a member of the Kanauga Sportsman Gun Club.
     He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Milliron, on April 29, 1993. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Swisher Milliron of Gallipolis, whom he married July 16, 1994; a son, Matthew A. Milliron, of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton; a daughter, Samantha D. Milliron of Gallipolis, two brothers, Gilbert (Sandy) Milliron of Gallipolis, and Michael (Charlene) Milliron of Bidwell; and two nieces, Lisa Tarvin of Winnetka, Illinois and Lori Milliron of Gallipolis.
     Services will be Monday, April 24, 2000 at 11: a.m. in the Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Bernacki of Point Pleasant, WV, officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery at Gallipolis. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, April 23, 2000 from 6-8: p.m.
     Pallbearers will be Michael Swisher, Aaron Webb, Dean Jividen, Gary Saunders, Gary Burns and Gregory George. Honorary pallbearers are Harold Atkins, Arnold Jividen and Robert Gordon.
Contributions may be made to Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sunday, April 23, 2000
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

---

Mills, Belle

Mrs. Belle Mills Dies Sunday P.M.
Last Rites Tomorrow
     Mrs. Belle Shank Rood Mills died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Hively, where she had lived for the past few years.
     She was born at Buffalo, W. Va., April 19, 1868, but spent the greater part of her life in Gallipolis. She was the widow of Capt. John Mills, who operated the ferry here for years. A son, L. J. Rood of Huntington and another daughter, Mrs. H. A. Roush of Middleport, in addition to Mrs. Hively, also survive. She was a member of the Eastern Star at Maysville, Ky., where she had formerly lived.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the First Baptist church with Rev. George Sagen, officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.

[Note: from stone date of death: 25 Aug 1940}

Gallipolis newspaper
August 24, 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

---

Mills, Charles Safford

DIED
Mills
     May 2d, 1870, Charles Safford, infant son of John E. and Lydia Mills, of Springfield township. Aged 11 months.

Gallipolis Journal
May 12, 1870
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                 Top of Page

---

Mills, Charlotte G. Hannan

Mrs. Frank Mills Dies In Hospital
     Mrs. Charlotte G.Mills, 57, wife of Mr. Frank H. Mills of Swan Creek, died in the Holzer Hospital Wednesday, Aug 1, 1934 at 9:15 p.m. whither she had been brought for treatment the same day.
Mrs. Mills suffered a fall at her home a week previous and among other injuries received a cut on her face which became infected.
     She was a daughter of James M. and Lucy Guthrie Hannan, and was the last of her parents' family. She was born in the former Hannan home, where the Mills family has resided since her marriage to Mr. Mills on May 16, 1900.
     They became the parents of Monroe Mills, residing on his father's farm; Frances, an employee at the O. H. E.; Katherine, wife of Wiliam A. Snead, of Bluefield, W. Va.; Elizabeth, a graduate nurse, also at Bluefield; Dorothy, wife of Alonzo West, of Marietta; Frank Jr., at home. A sister of Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Frances Guthrie, wife of Dr. L. C. Guthrie, of this city, died July 6, 1933.
     Mrs. Mills was active in all community work in her home neighborhood, and in the Methodist church and Grange. She was a member of the French Colony Chapter, D.A.R. in this city.
     Funeral services were held in the Mills home at Swan Creek Friday afternoon, burial following in the cemetery there. Services were by Rev. Charles L. Thaver of the Eureka circuit. Pall bearers were Monroe Mills, Frank Mills, Jr., A. F. West, W. A. Snead, L. E. Maddy and Edward Ewing. A large concourse of friends, relatives and neighbors gathered at the home in respect of this beloved woman.

Gallipolis paper
Aug. 1, 1934
Transcribed by Maxine Maxine

---

Mills, Effie Bush

Death of Mrs. Mills
     Effie Bush Mills, beloved wife of Will C. Mills, died at her home at Mills station Saturday morning December 28, 1907, after a lingering illness, aged 34 years. Mrs. Mills was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Bush of Portsmouth and was born at Swan Creek this county. She was united in marriage to Will C. Mills at Kansas City five years ago and since then has made her home here. She had been an invalid for a number of years and during the past few months had suffered intensely, but bore it all with Christian fortitude. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was a most estimable lady and had a host of friends.
     Besides her husband, she leaves a father; sister, Mrs. Minnie Carter of Chicago, half sister, Miss Letha Bush of Portsmouth and uncles George and Gilbert Bush of this city and several aunts.
     The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Mt. Zion by Rev. J. W. McCormick, interment following at the same place by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 3, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

---

Mink, Enos Abraham

Died
     Mink - Enos Abraham Mink died at the home of his mother, in Addison Tp., on the 2d of August, 1892. Had he lived until the 27th of September, he would have been 50 years old. During all his life, until two years ago, he was afflicted with asthma. At that time the disease left him and he was seized with consumption, which caused his death. He was a man much liked by those who knew him, and possessed a strong individuality and high character. He was unmarried, but leaves a mother, four brothers and four sisters to mourn their loss.

[Note: Buried in Bethel Cemetery in Addison Township]

Gallipolis Bulletin
September 3, 1892
Transcribed by Jan Rader                                                                                 Top of Page

---

Mink, John H.

Found Dead With Bullet Wound In His Breast, Sunday
     John H. Mink, 52, well-known and well-to-do Addison tp. Farmer, ended his life some time Sunday by firing a bullet through his heart. He was found cold in death on his bed at home about mid-afternoon by Lester Richards, who lives on the Mink farm. News of the tragedy could hardly be given credence at first by Mink's neighbors and other friends, including a large number of Gallipolitans.

Attended Festival Here
     Mink had attended the Fall Festival Saturday night and appeared to be in his usually good spirits. Mrs. Mink had accompanied him here but she returned in the evening to spend the night at the home of her son, Earl. Presumably, Mr. Mink went home alone. Richards saw him and talked to him Sunday morning and is quoted as saying he heard a door slam at the Mink home at about 7:30. Thinking it strange he did not see or hear him again, Richards went to the house and found Mink lying across his bed, dead, with a Colt's automatic within reach.
     An element of mystery was injected into the tragedy when it was discovered the pistol had been fired twice, one bullet entering the ceiling. Why were there two shots? Which was fired first? Are questions frequently asked but remain unanswered.
     The Mink farmstead is in the Little Kyger community but on a road that connects with the Cheshire "back" road near the mouth of Little Kyger and at the old J.C. Swisher place. Earl Mink, a teacher, who married Mote Drummond's daughter, lives on an adjoining farm, his home being on the Addison-Little Kyger road.
     John H. was a son of the late Harrison and Elizabeth Thaxton Mink and had spent his whole life in Addison tp. He was a jovial man of pleasing address and had prospered it is believed, at least sufficiently to eliminate the likelihood of financial worries being the cause of the suicide.
     On May 30, 1903, Mr. Mink married Ethel V. Fulton, a daughter of the late Francis Fulton, who lived on Campaign. There survive, besides the widow and son, two sisters and a brother, Etta, wife of Hugh White of Columbus; Retta, wife of Elijah Berry, and Orus Mink, both of the Campaign neighborhood beyond Bulaville and in Addison tp.
     Close associates of Mink said today that he had been nervous and there were intimations that he might have been under some sort of mental strain. On the other hand, he had made preparations to husk corn this week, hung up his clothes when he retired Saturday night, and greeted Richards in a friendly, natural way when the latter, at his milking job, last saw him alive.
     Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The services will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday forenoon at the Little Kyger church and burial will be in charge of J. L. Coleman. The minister had not been selected or contacted and the burial place had not been determined when these lines were written. Nor had the sister, Mrs. White, been heard from. She and her husband are believed to be in Aurora, Ill, and a message was sent to her there.

[Note: From tombstone 1885-1937. Buried in Gravel Hill]

Newspaper unknown
No date listed
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

---

Mink, L. A.

     Judge L. A. Mink died at Kissimine, Florida, April 15, [1910] aged 62 years. He was a native of Cheshire, Ohio where he was born October 7, 1847. He moved to Kansas in 1880 and in 1894 moved to Florida. He was an attorney and real estate dealer and was successful in his practice. He is survived by a widow, three sons, a mother and five brothers and sisters. Services under auspices of the Masonic order of which he had long been a member.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 6, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                      Top of Page

---

Minor, Bertha Tope

Mrs. U.S. Minor Dies In Columbus
Sister Of Albert And Claude Tope Of Gallipolis
     Mrs. Bertha Tope Minor, a daughter of the late W. G. and Julia Morgan Tope, died Wednesday evening at her home, 1644 Hudson St., Columbus. She was in her 73rd year. Funeral services will be held at the foregoing address at 1 p.m. Saturday.
     Decedent was the widow of Ulysses S. Minor. They were married in 1893 and to this union were born these boys and girls: Luther Minor, Vinton; Mrs. Flora Bostick, Mrs. Ethel Ball, Leonard Minor and Victor Minor, all of Columbus. There are four brothers and two sisters living; Mrs. Hattie Bruney, Lancaster; Albert E. and Claude Tope and Mrs. Lillian McCall, all of Gallipolis; Nelson Tope, Springfield, and Watson Tope, London. Another brother, Ebert died in 1937 at Cadiz.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth December 29, 1872; date of death February 7, 1945; burial at Union CE (Franklin County).]

Newspaper (prob. February 1945, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Tope file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

---

Minturn, William Tell

Judge Minturn Passes
Sinks Painlessly Into Eternal Sleep Near Midnight
Thirty Years in Ohio Valley Bank and Then Probate Judge
     It was generally known that our esteemed fellow citizen, Judge William Tell Minturn had been in precarious condition since Monday morning of the 4th of this month; but our hopes were all strong that he would recover since there had been from day to day such marked improvement. His son, Dr. George Minturn, left for his home in Slidell, LA, Wednesday morning, strongly believing that he was on the road to recovery. Hence, when the news spread about town this morning that he had passed away at a little after midnight, it was received with the greatest surprises and sorrow.
     The hour for the funeral services will not be set until his son, Dr. George Minturn, is heard from; but the services will be conducted at his late home on 3rd Avenue by Dr. C.E. Mackenzie and the burial at Mound Hill Cemetery by Hayward.
     The stroke of paralysis which first overtook him, seemed to have been repeated Thursday afternoon and while it did not render him unconscious it seemed to have affected his respiratory organs and his breathing became more difficult to the end.
     Judge Minturn was born at Point Pleasant, WV, April 19, 1838 and was a citizen of that city, until 1869 when he came here to keep books for the wholesale dry goods firm of Halliday and Miles. He had previously been with James Capehart and Son of Pt. Pleasant. He continued with Halliday and Miles until the dissolution of that firm and Mr. Miles went to Columbus, where he continued with John T. Halliday for quite awhile, then he went into the Ohio Valley Bank and was assistant cashier for 30 years.
     He retired from the bank and ran on the Democratic ticket for the office of Probate Judge and was elected for the term preceding the present incumbent Judge Frank Gates. This was highly complimentary to him and a fine testimonial to him and the high esteem in which he was held by citizens of all parties for he was the first Democrat elected to a county office in more than fifty years.
     He was united in marriage in October, 1862, with Miss Elizabeth Miller of Pittsburgh, PA and became the father of J. Miller Minturn of Washington C.H.; Fred B. Minturn who died when a young man; Dr. George Minturn of Slidell, LA and Mrs. Charles L. Hall, who died in 1875 and Mrs. Orion Kyger of this city. Mrs Minturn died Feb. 23, 1901.
     He is survived by one brother, Mr. Fred Minturn of Morgan, KY, now 81 years old and Miss Mariah J. Minturn of this city and who made her home with him for many years.
Judge Minturn was a very social, agreeable man of portly carriage and welcome presence and was hospitable and kindly in all the relations of life. He was a member and the secretary or recorder of all the Gallipolis Masonic bodies and his burial will be under the direction of Rose Commandery Knights Templars.
Our entire community to whom he was so well and favorably known will mourn his loss.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, Sept. 15, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                            Top of Page

---

Miser, Cora

     Cora Rowley Miser, 94, Cheshire, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Holzer Medical Center. Born Dec. 14, 1888, at Kyger, son of the late Dr. Charles A. and Lydia Matthews Rife, she attended Rio Grande College and Columbus Business College, taught school at Kygerville and was employed by Columbus Optical Company and Columbus State Hospital. She was a member of Old Kyger Methodist Church and lived in Florida for 20 years.
     She married John Franklin Miser on April 23, 1917 and he also preceded her in death in 1937.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Miller's Home for Funerals in the former Warehime Funeral Home, with Rev. Frank Cheesebrew officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. The body will lie in state in the funeral home from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday.

[Died April 22, 1983]

The Sunday Times-Sentinel
April 24, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

---

Mitchell, B. Louise Shaw

     B. Louise Mitchell, 71, of Pomeroy, and formerly of Gallipolis, passed away Tuesday evening, November 9, 1999, in Veterans Memorial Hospital in Pomeroy.
     She was born January 19, 1928, in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Lawrence Shaw and Berneta Young Shaw, she was a 1946 graduate of Mercerville High School, and retired from Columbus & Southern Electric Conpany in June 1986, following 21 years of service.
     She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, the Gallipolis OES Chapter No. 283, a Past Matron and Past Deputy Grand Matron in Ohio, District 10. She was a member of the Lafayette Shrine No. 44, where she was Past Supreme Instructor, and the Women of the Moose, No. 594 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and the DAV Auxiliary of Port Charlotte, Florida.
     She married Calvin Mitchell on February 13, 1927 in Gallipolis, and he survives, along with a daughter, Linda Meadows of Port Charlotte, Florida, a grandson Casby Mitchell Meadows of Point Pleasant, West Virginia and two brothers, William A. Young of Pomeroy and John (Janet) Young of Lancaster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 1999 in the McCoy Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel on Friday, November 12, 1999 from 2-4 and 7-9.
An Eastern Star service will be conducted in the chapel at 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 12, 1999.

Gallipolis paper
November 1999
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

---

Mitchell, James Dabney

Mitchell Funeral To Be At 2 Thursday
     Funeral services for James Dabney Mitchell, who died at the Holzer Hospital Tuesday morning, will be held at Pleasant Hill near Cora at 2 o'clock Thursday, in charge of Rev. G. M. Payne, Bidwell. Burial at Buck Ridge by Coleman. Death resulted from an obstruction of the bowels, after an illness of 10 days.
     Mr. Mitchell was a native of West Virginia and would have been 66 years old on July 4. He was a son of James and Emma Edley Mitchell. His wife, who died six years ago, was Julia Chapman. They are survived by the following children: Ethel and Edwin Black, at home; Edith Smith, Marie Mayo and Roy Mitchell, Columbus.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 15, 1933
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

---

Mitchell, John E.

     Services will be conduted Tuesday 1 p.m. at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home for John Edward Mitchell, 56, of 81 1/2 Spruce Str., who died Saturday at his residence. The Rev. Calvin Minnis will officiate, and burial will follow at Pine Street Cemetery. The flag presentation at the grave site will be conducted by VFW Post 4464.
     Friends may call the funeral home Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Donald Borden, Ronnie Carr, Charles Lewis, Billy Mitchell, Jimmy Mitchell and Jessie Saunders.

Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 12, 1987
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                               Top of Page

---

Mitchell, Gertrude

     Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell, wife of Leland Mitchell, died at her home near the Mound
Hill Cemetery, on Monday, April 8, aged 19 years. SHe leaves one child, a boy three years old. The body was taken to her former home in Henderson, W.Va. where the funeral was held Wednesday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 18, 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans

---

Mitchell, John

Death of Mr. Mitchell
     The critical illness of Mr. John H. Mitchell, of Mill Creek, mentioned in these columns, terminated in death Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock, June 1st, 1912. The funeral services will be conducted at Bethel church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by Rev. Mr. Newton, of the First Baptist Church of this city, the interment by Hayward following under the auspices of Naomi lodge K. of P. in Bethel cemetery.
     Mr. Mitchell's death was due to kidney and bladder trouble with which he had been ill for several weeks.
     He came here with his family from Logan, W.Va., about three years ago and and bought the Wray farm on Mill Creek, where he died and on which he had prepared to raise fruit on an extended scale. He was a kind and generous hearted man, a member of the Baptist Church, a Knight of Pythias and a good well liked citizen.
     He is survived by wife and the following children: A.A. Mitchell of Blacky, Va., J.H. of Welch, W.Va., Mrs. Annie Bolen, of Ethel, W.Va., J.F. Mitchell of Gallipolis, Mrs. Ellen, wife of G. B. Buchanan, Columbus, Mrs. Kinda Pickell, of Oklahoma, R.C. Mitchell of Premier, W.Va., E.M. Mitchell of Chatanooga, Tenn., G.R., of Logan, W.Va., F.P. of Freeburn, Ky., J.J. and B.P. Mitchell, at home. Also two brothers and two sisters besides numerous distant relatives and many friends all of whom with one accord praise him and lament his death as that of a good and upright citizen.

[Note: He is buried in Bethel Cemetery in Addison Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 7, 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans

---

Moch, Bessie

Death of Mrs. Joe Moch
     Mrs. Joe Moch died Tuesday evening, Jan. 8, 1924, about 5 o'clock after several days of desperate illness. Monday afternoon she was reported to have shown some improvement as her temperature declined somewhat. For a number of days it has been generally understood that chances of recovery were against her, but she made a gallant fight until the last moments.
     Mrs Moch is survived by her husband and two children and parents Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bell of this city.
Mrs. Moch has been active in Gallipolis social life since she grew to young womanhood She was universally popular. Her untimely death is a misfortune to the community and deep sympathy for her husband and parents is universal in the community.
     The funeral will be at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon at the residence. The burial will be under direction of Geo. Weatherholt and Sons.

[Note: Death Certificate--Bessie Bell Moch born Sept. 6, 1882; died Jan. 8, 1924; age 41 years, 4 months and 2 days. Burial Mound Hill Cemetery. Parents: Frank Bell and Fanny Holloway]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1924
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

---

Moch, Sara B.

Death of Mrs. Moch
     Mrs. Sara B. Moch died at her home in this city last Wednesday morning, October, 10, 1894 (the anniversary of her birth), aged sixty years. She had been a sufferer for many years with heart trouble and dropsy, the latter disease being the immediate cause of death. She bore her afflictions with wonderful patience, and was resigned to the fate that was inevitable. Always cheerful, she consoled those around her, and awaited the end without fear.
     The news of her death was received with unfeigned sorrow. She had many friends. Her deeds of charity were without number, and the poor and suffering to whom she ministered will never forget her.
     She was born in Alsace, France, October 10, 1834, and came to Cincinnati while yet a girl. She was united in marriage with Mr. Moses Moch in 1853. They removed to Gallipolis in 1858, and have made their home here ever since. She was the mother of one child, Louis, who died August 10, 1879, aged twenty-one years. Mr. Moch survives his wife, and in the hour of his bereavement has the heartfelt sympathy of all.
     The remains of Mrs. Moch were taken to Cincinnati on Thursday morning, and the burial was at Walnut Hills Cemetery. They were prepared for burial by Wetherholt, and accompanied to their last resting place by her husband, Miss Sallie Moch, and Mr. Abe Moch.

The Bulletin
October 13, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                 Top of Page

---

Moch, Stella

Miss Stella Moch Died Last Sunday
     Miss Stella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Moch, passed away at the home of her parents on Second avenue in this city last Sunday morning, aged 30 years. The disease that carried her away was a most unusual one, being known to the medical profession as "Hodgkin's Disease." This is a disease of the lymphatic system and had caused her to be an invalid for several years. She was a graduate of the Gallipolis High School, class of 1896. After graduation she taught in the public schools here, then studied to become a trained nurse., She was compelled to give this up three years ago on account of her failing health. She spent some time in Colorado and South Dakota, in the hope that the climate would be of benefit to her, but it failed to do so and she came home last July in a serious condition. She received every attention, being taken to various hospitals and several eminent specialists were consulted, but there was no hope for her and she was brought home at last to await the end. She was always of a sweet and gentle disposition and this was evidenced during her last illness, she accepting her sad lot with patient resignation. She leaves a father and mother; brothers Charles, Lewis and Samuel of Pueblo, and Joseph of this city, and sisters, Mrs. Lilly Kahn, of Sedalla, Mo.; Miss Sallie of Pueblo, Col., Misses Julia and Blanche and Mrs. Clyde C. Ingels of this city. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence Tuesday afternoon by Rabbi Voldmer of Charleson, W. Va. His remarks were peculiarly appropriate and touching and deeply impressed the large number of friends who had gathered to pay their last sad tribute to the dead. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in Mound Hill cemetery by Hayward & Son., the following being the pall bearers: Albert Moch, Leon Silverman, J. M. Kaufman, Earl McCormick, Ira W. Booton, Jr. and H. E. Conard. Miss Moch will be sadly mised(sic) and sincerely mourned by the relatives and a large circle of acquaintances.

[Note: May 1, 1880 - June 5, 1910]

Newspaper unknown
June 10, 1910
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards

---

Mohler, Rev. J. W.

     It is our sad duty to record the death of the Rev. J. W. Mohler, who passed from this life at eight o’clock last Friday morning, of last week at the home of Mr. W. H. H. McDaniel, in Cadmus, this county. We have in previous issues spoken of the nature of Rev. Mohler’s illness, and will only add that the surgical operation, which was necessitated did not give the relief hoped for, and that a complication of heart and lung affections [infections] with nervous prostrations, supervened.
     His death was sudden. Friday morning we received information, dated Thursday evening, that Rev. Mohler was on the whole progressing favorably, and by Friday noon news had arrived of his death. Death, though sudden, found him prepared; with the best preparation, an eminently consecrated Christian life, was the calm assurance of sleeping in Jesus.
     Rev. J. W. Mohler was born in Darke County, O., 9th July, 1862, the son of Ephraim and Anna Mohler. He was brought up and attended school in Covington, O., the present home of his parents, whose feebleness prevented their coming to his funeral. Rev. Mohler taught school for some time, then realizing a call to the ministry, he became pastor at different times of two Baptist Churches in Missouri. In the fall of 1891, he entered the Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville, Ky., and the following June came to Gallipolis, taking charge of the Baptist Church, where, by earnest labor, exemplary life, and true Christian seal, he not only endeared himself to his congregation but to all of our citizens. He was a man universally respected and liked, and drew into his congregation many not in the habit of attending church, and leaves a place which it will be very difficult to fill.
     In 1885, Mr. Mohler married Miss Mary Hall, of Henrietta, Mo., and there were born to them two children, aged respectively seven and two years.
     Mr. Mohler was a zealous member of the I. O. O. F., of which Order he had lately been elected V.G., and in which he held a life insurance.
     Rev. J. W. Mohler’s remains were brought to his home at two o’clock Saturday afternoon, and the funeral was held on Sunday, at eleven o’clock in the morning, in his own church, to which his body was accompanied by a large body of Odd Fellows. The funeral services were impressive. On the pulpit platform with Rev. Loving of Huntington, were the pastor of the Buffalo Baptist Church, and the pastors of the African Baptist, the Methodist, and the Presbyterian Churches, most of whom took some part in the services. The sermon by Rev. Loving was eminently fitting to the occasion, and was based on certain characteristic resemblances between the martyr Stephen and the dead pastor. Rev. B. F. Jackson then offered a touching tribute to the memory of the dead good man “whose deeds do follow” him. During the services several hymns were sung beautifully and sympathically by the choir.
     The church was literally packed, as is shown by the fact that, at the close of the services, five hundred and nineteen people looked, many of them through tears, into the calm face, where seemed to brood a childlike peace. Very many persons were obliged to turn away from the church doors.
The remains were then escorted by a very large cortege consisting of the Lodge of Odd Fellows and a great number of citizens to Mound Hill Cemetery, where interment was made.
     Mr. Ephraim Mohler, Miss Ida Mohler, and Mrs. Emma Colbert, of Covington, O., and Mr. Solomon N. Mohler, of Louisville, Ky., brothers and sisters of Rev. J. W. Mohler, came here to attend the funeral. Supt. J. B. Mohler telegraphed from Two Rivers, Wis., his inability, on account of a serious accident, to attend his brother’s funeral.

Card of Thanks
     We want to express our heartfelt thanks to the family of W. H. H. McDaniel and citizens of Sand Fork community, and also to the churches and citizens of Gallipolis, for their kindness and sympathy during the sickness and burial of the late Rev. J. W. Mohler.
               Mrs. Mamie Mohler
               S. N. Mohler

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, March 9, 1895
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                   Top of Page

Mohler, Rev. J. W.

The Funeral Of The Late Rev. J. W. Mohler
A Beloved Pastor Laid To Rest
[From Monday’s Daily Journal]
     In the light of the beautiful morning sunshine which streamed into the sacred edifice, illuminating the stained glass that let light onto the pathetic scene, the last sad rites were performed over the remains of Rev. J. W. Mohler, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Long before the hour appointed for the services, the friends of the deceased who had known and loved him in life gathered at the place of worship to pay the last tribute to the dead. The ceremonies began shortly after 11 o’clock, at which time every inch of available space in the church was occupied. The interior of the church hung with black draperies and the scene was one of solemnity and impressiveness.
     The remains reposed in a handsome casket immediately in front of pulpit lately occupied by the deceased. The pallid features of the dead, calm and peaceful, were exposed to view and as they were glanced at none could resist the grief-stricken pain that seized them, knowing as they did it would be a parting look at a sterling citizen.
     A more impressive or better sermon than that preached by Rev. Loving, of Huntington, is seldom heard. He eulogized the deceased in a deserving manner. He spoke of his many virtues and referred to his loving family. The music of the choir was most beautiful and appropriate.
     The remains were escorted to Mound Hill cemetery by a large turnout of Odd Fellows in whose charge the remains were, besides an unusually large funeral cortege. The services at the grave were short. A prayer by Rev. Loving and then the fast falling clods of earth bid forever from view all that was mortal of the esteemed dead.

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

---

Monroe, Anna

Death Claims Mrs. Anna Monroe
     Mrs. Anna Monroe, 74, died 7 p.m. Sunday at her home in Northup. The widow of Henry Monroe, who died 11 years ago, Mrs. Monroe was born Feb. 6, 1874, in Gallia County to the late H. W. and Angeline Tope Cremeens.
     She is survived by two sons, Roy Monroe, Patriot, and Brady Monroe, Fairmont, W. Va., and these brothers and sisters: Earl Cremeens, Garfield Ave.; Lee and Bud, Gallia County; Mrs. Clara Walters, Northup; Mrs. Ethel Ulrey and Mrs. Emma Saunders, Columbus. She also leaves two grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Bethesda Church, the Rev. Charles Lusher officiating, and burial will be made by O. E. Elliot in White Cemetery.

[Note: From death certificate date of death August 22, 1948.]

Newspaper (prob. August 1948, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Cremeens file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

---

Monroe, Henry

Henry Monroe, 63, Dies Last Evening
     Henry Monroe, for about thirty-five years a resident of Walnut tp., died Wednesday evening at his home on Smoky Row following a serious illness of several months. He was 63 years of age and a native of Salt Rock, W. Va.
     Shortly after coming to this state he married Anna Cremeens and to them were born two sons; Brady Monroe of Montgomery, W. Va., and Roy of Walnut tp. A brother, Waldo, of the same community, also survives.
     Funeral services will likely be held at the home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial following at the White cemetery by A. E. Tope.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth September 27, 1875; date of death April 13, 1938; father George W. Monroe; mother Matilda A. Carter. George and Matilda were married in Mason County, WV in 1874. Matilda Carter was born in Gallia County.]

Newspaper (prob. April 1938, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Cremeens file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

---

Monroe, Roy

     Roy Monroe, 86, 731 Loucks Road, Patriot, died Monday, March 11, 1996, at his residence.
Born July 15, 1909 in Gallia County, son of the late Henry and Anna Cremeens Monroe, he was a retired farmer and a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church, Rio Grande.,
     Surviving are his wife, Lillian Allbright Monroe, whom he married July 18, 1931 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky; two grandchildren, William and Debbie Baker of Gallipolis, and Carolyn and Jack Berry of Rio Grande; a son,-in-law, Ray Baker of Patriot, three great-grandchildren, Audrey Baker of Wellston, Jackie Berry of Rio Grande, and Jennifer Baker of Gallipolis; and a niece, Annalee Harris of Fairmount, West Virginia.
     He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Audrey A. Baker, in 1972, and a brother, Brady Monroe.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1996 in the Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1996.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                     Top of Page

---

Montgomery, Ethel May Lanthron

Mrs. James Montgomery Dies
     Mrs. Ethel May Montgomery, 46, wife of James Montgomery of Eureka, died in the Holzer hospital, Sunday night of pneumonia. Funeral services were at Eureka church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. C. L. Thaver and Rev. E. L. Miller
     Mrs. Montgomery was a daughter of James and Sarah Lanthorn. She had been married three times. Her first husband, George Ahlman, was accidentaly killed at Dam 26. Two daughters are the survivors of this union and they married brothers, Jack Clark of Eureka and George Clark of Leaper. Her second husband was William Elbin and two children were born to them, William and Margaret, both in their teens. And she is survived by three children of her marriage to Mr. Montgomery, Jimmie, Paul and Catherine. There also survive two brothers, Morris Lanthorn of Leaper and Archie of Columbus, and a sister, Mrs. Dewey Montgomery: Dewey and James Montgomery being brothers

[Note: Buried Clay Chapel Cemtery, Clay Twp]

Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

---

Montgomery, James Buchanan

To the Editor of the Journal:
     You no doubt have heard of the sudden and unexpected death of my son, James BUCHANAN, and I thought I would give you his age and particulars of his death, that you might say anything you may want to in the JOURNAL.
     He was 29 years 6 months and 22 days old, and died of congestive chill on the 15th of October 1866. He had been making his home with his uncle, John R. T. Montgomery, near Poplar Bluffs, Missouri, where he died.
     He had been having an occasional chill, incident to Southeastern Missouri, but was feeling unusually well on Thursday, October 14th, and Friday morning the 15th until about 10 a.m. When he was taken suddenly with what proved to be a congestive chill, from which he died 15 minutes before 12 p.m.; he was buried beside my father; Col. Thomas MONTGOMERY, who died the 12th of March last, who, prior to his death selected the spot where he wished to rest, on a beautiful knoll near his son's residence, and the place intended as the family burying ground.
     He was an honest, truthful boy, kind and true to all who did not mistreat him; he reared no foe, stood by what he thought to be right and _______[illegible] what he thought was wrong; he had educated himself and had taught three years of school in Gallia county, and two in Butler county, Missouri, and had a school engaged for the present fall and coming winter.
     His politics were Democratic, and he had been reading law the past three years in view of educating himself for that profession.
     His sudden and unexpected death strikes us like a thunder bolt and ___________[illegible] I have faced death so ___________[illegible] and so ___________[illegible] this has completely unverved me.

Respectfully, J.M. MONTGOMERY

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, October 27, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann                                                                      Top of Page

---

Montgomery, James P.

Death Claims Man Suddenly
     James P. Montgomery, 69, died suddenly at midnight at his home 2030 Eastern Ave. He had appeared in his usual health during the day, and had visited a funeral home at 9 p.m. Friday to pay his respects to a relative.
     Mr. Montgomery was a veteran of World War I, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Marietta. During his active career, he was employed by the Union Barge Line.
     He was born at Eureka, son of the late George and Nora Gothard Montgomery. His first marriage was to the former Ethel Lanthorne and she died in 1932. Children who survive are Mrs. Melvin (Katherine) Little of Cheshire, and James and Roger Montgomery, both of Gallipolis. His second marriage was to the former Marie Bergs, who died three years ago.
     Other survivors are a brother and sister, Dewey Montgomery of Eureka and Mrs. Audrey Fisher of Gallipolis. A sister, Mrs. Hallie Henry, is deceased.
     Services will be held at 2: p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Wesley Bennett will officiate, and burial will be in Gravel Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday afternoon and evening.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 24, 1964
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

---

Montgomery, J. P. (Pete)

Man Killed by Auto
Pete Montgomery of Bladen Died Monday When Struck by Car
     J. P. (Pete) Montgomery, aged about 70, was struck by a car driven by John C. Campbell, 30, while standing in the roadway near his home at Bladen Monday morning and died shortly after. Montgomery was talking to Oakley Johnson, a neighbor, as the car approached and signalled. He apparently became confused and stepped directly in its path. He was struck in the chest and hurled over the bank, dying shortly after.
     Mr. Montgomery is survived by his wife, eight children, Alice, Fannie, John, William, James, Brady, Emma and Larua. His aged father. T. J. Montgomery now over 90, lies near Mercerville.

[Note: Tombstone in Zion Cemtery 1860-1926]

Gallipolis paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                    Top of Page

---

---

Montgomery, Sarah Jane

Mrs. Montgomery Found Dead on Floor at Home
Coroner is Called --Funeral Set for 2 Thursday
     Mrs. Sarah Jane Montgomery, 75, widow of Pete Montgomery, was found dead about 8:45 last night. Her body was lying at the side of her bed in her home two miles below Bladen. Relatives had found the house locked and an entrance was made through a window. At first there were suspicions of foul play, but these did not appear to be justified by anything subsequently learned. Dr. D. R. Warehime, Coroner, who was summoned to the scene said that she had died of a heart condition.
     Mrs. Montgomery was a Caldwell before her marriage--the last survivor of her generation of the family. She is survived by these children; James, Brady, Leslie, John, Mrs. Emma Lane and Mrs. Laura Lambert, all of Bladen; Anna Montgomery, Columbus; William, a soldier in Alaska; Paul, a soldier in South Africa.
     The Montgomery home is on Route 7 and near the Rosebud School.
     Funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Zion in Ohio Township at 2 o'clock (fast time) Thursday by Rev. Earl Cremeens. Interment in the cemetery there by C.R. Halley.

[Note: stone...1868-1943. Death Certificate shows born Dec. 25, 1869 in Gallia County; died May 25, 1943 Ohio Township, Gallia County. Father James Caldwell, Mother Emily Harbolt(sp)]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

OBITUARY
      Sarah Jane (Caldwell) Montgomery was born Dec. 25, 1869 and died May 25, 1943, aged 74 years, 5 months. She was united in marriage to James E. Montgomery. To this union twelve children were born: James, Brady, Leslie, John, Mrs. Emma Lane, Mrs. Laura Lambert of Bladen, Mrs. Alice Ward, Raceland, KY; Miss Anna Montgomery, Orient, Ohio; William of Seattle, WA: and Paul in North Africa. Two children died several years ago.

Precious Mother thou hast left us Never on Earth to meet again But we hope some day to meet you on that happy Golden Shore.

[Note: Buried: Mt. Zion, Ohio Township]

Gallipolis Paper
May 25, 1943
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                               Top of Page

---

Montgomery, Thomas J. L.

     Thomas J. L. Montgomery, son of Thomas and Tacey (Swindler) Montgomery, was born October 28, 1835, and was called to his reward, September 1, 1928, aged 92 years, 10 months and three days, having lived his entire life in Guyan township.
     On August 27, 1857 he was united in marriage to Lucretia Haskins, and to this union 11 children were born. Three of these died in infancy, and James P. died three years ago. Those still living are: Mrs. David S. Dailey, John H., Tacey E. Cupp, Elza J., William M., Mrs. H. A. Day, and Mrs. Bart Miller. Besides the children he is survived by 37 grand-children and 52 great-grand-children.
     His companion departed this life March 14, 1875, to whose memory he has been true for 53 years. After her death, the care of this large family devolved upon him, and he proved himself both a father and mother to them in ministering to them and imparting good counsel.
He was converted when 19 years of age, and lived a quiet, unassuming Christian life for almost 75 years. In 1923 he was baptized by Rev. Earl Cremeens and joined the Good Hope Baptist church.
Mr. Montgomery was one of the stalwart pioneer farmers of Guyan township and knew the hardships incident to the lives of our early settlers. He was a staunch and noble citizen, and one who always advocated and upheld the right and condemned the wrong.
     He bore his afflictions and last illness with the fortitude and quiet patience which characterizes the life of a Christian character. He will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and friends, and especially by Mrs. Bart Miller, with whom he made his home in his declining years, and who ministered to his comfort with a love and patience which only God can reward, and who may now hold as her most sacred memory of her father, the tender, loving care which she gave to him.
He is dead?

No, he lives and moves in us, We will ever have it thus; He gave to us his very best, In us his life is manifest. He is gone? No we will have it so, Such a one can never go; His life’s still warm with light and power, We feel his presence every hour.

He is cold? No, his presence warms us still, Better far than I can tell; ‘Tis but his dust that is so cold. His life still warms our hearts threshold. He is changed? Yes, to an angel’s likeness, too. And he’s happy, through and through; We thank the Lord for such a soul, He made us better, one and all.

     Funeral services was held at the home with interment following at the Swindler cemetery.
Card of Thanks—we wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our beloved father, Rev. Earl Cremeens for the consoling words, choir for their beautiful singing, Undertaker Coleman Halley for his efficient service, and those that gave floral offerings, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Miller and Family.

Gallia Times
September 13, 1928
Transcribed by Henny Evans

---

Montieth, Geneva Myers

OBITUARY OF GENEVA MYERS MONTIETH
     Geneva Myers Montieth*, 88, of 537 Pleasant St., South Weymouth, Mass., died Wednesday at Queen Anne's Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
     Born May 29, 1900 in Gallia County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Columbus Myers and Hannah Shaffer Myers.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Montieth in 1969. Also preceding were two brothers, Carl in 1969, and Elmer in 1915.
     Survivors include a brother, James Myers, Haynes City, Fla.; four nephews and two neices, locally being Mrs. Nancy Hood, Addison.
     She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, South Weymouth, Mass. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, St. Francis Xavier Church in South Weymouth, Mass. Graveside services and burial will be conducted at Mound Hill Cemetery (and) will be announced later by Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.

[The obituary spells the last name as Monteiph]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, June 17, 1988, page A-3.
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]                                                   Top of Page

---

Mooney, Harold

Rites Sunday For Boy Who Drowned
     Funeral services for Harold Mooney, who was drowned yesterday while swimming in the river near the mouth of Big Creek, will be held at Hannan Hill at 2 o'clock Sunday, Rev. Earl Cremeens will be in charge. Burial by Lee Stevers.
     Harold, 14, was the oldest child of Clarence and Rosa Galloway Mooney and a grandson of the late W. J. Mooney. He was very large for his age. Surviving children are Elva, Iva Dell, Franklin and John Lee Mooney.

[Note: Death certificate shows B.July 16, 1924 D.July 28, 1938 Ohio Twp. Buried White Cemetery- Stone reads 1924-1938 -Galloway (White) Cemetery, Ohio Tp]

Gallipolis paper
1938
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

---

Mooney, Lawrence M.

Lawrence M. Mooney
     Lawrence M. Mooney, 80, Eureka Starr Route, Gallipolis, died Monday at Holzer Medical center following a brief illness. Born Jan. 28, 1910, in Ohio Township, he was a son of the late John Tyler Mooney and Anna Maude Waugh Mooney.
     Surviving are his wife, Martha Saul Mooney, whom he married Oct. 8, 1927 in Ironton; one son , Clarence Marlin Mooney of Eureka Star Route; one daughter, Luella Lea Holcomb of Eureka Star Route; nine grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
     Also surviving are two brothers, Loren Waugh Mooney of Ocala Fla., and Forrest Lee Mooney of Huntington, W. Va.; five sisters, Mary Viola Phillips of Crown City, Geneva Marie Henderson of Florida, Virginia Louise Nickles of Proctorville, Norma Gail Nickles of Columbus, and Beulah Francis Doss of Proctorville.
     He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Audry Adele Watson in 1971 and Anna Louise Ross in 1972; and one brother, Clinton Tyler Mooney in 1959.
     He retired from Gallipolis State Institute in 1974, and previously worked at Butler Dairy Farms.
A member of Mt. Zion Church, he was a member of the Ohio Valley Masonic Lodge 536, where he served as Master in 1951.
     Services will be conducted Thursday 1 p.m., from Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, the Rev. Ralph Workman officiating. Burial follows in Swan Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Masonic services will be by Crown City Lodge 536 at 8:30 p.m.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

[Note: Note says April 18, 1989]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                    Top of Page

---

Mooney, Lillie

Mrs. B. Mooney Died Last Night
Funeral Rites Set For 2 Wednesday At Residence
     Mrs. Lillie Mooney died Monday night at the Holzer Hospital after a distressing illness. She had been removed from her home at 652 Second to the hospital over the week-end.
     Mrs. Mooney was the daughter of Edward Willis of Bladen and although born in West Virginia, most of her life was spent in Gallia County. She was 63 years old last Jan. 7.
     She was the wife of Bert Mooney and is survived by these sons and daughters: John Mooney of Ashland, Ky.; Myron and Clyde Mooney and Mrs. Grace E. Davis of Columbus; Kenneth in the Army in Ireland; Aviation Cadet Gerald Mooney, who had been called home from his post at Athens, Ga. By his mother's illness and Lillian, who is Mrs. Carl Lanier, who lived at home. She also leaves nine grandchildren and a sister in Illinois.
     Mrs. Mooney was highly esteemed by all who knew her and gave a life's devotion to her home and loved ones.
     Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at her late home with Rev. J. E. Hakes officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery by Elias Wetherholt.

[Note: From tombstone 1881 - 1944]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

---

Mooney, Loren Waugh

Loren Mooney
     Loren Waugh Mooney, 75, of Umatilla, Fla., died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1991, at his residence. He was born in Gallia County, son of the late Dr. John T. and Anna Maude Waugh Mooney. He was a retired bus driver and a member of the Crown City Masonic Lodge.
     Survivors include one son, Mike Mooney of Umatilla Fla.; five sisters, Mary Viola Phillips of Crown City, Mrs. Alva (Geneva) Henderson of Florida; Mrs. Earl (Virginia) Nickles of Proctorville, Oval Beulah Doss of Proctorville, and Mrs. William (Norma) Nickles of Columbus; and one brother, Forrest Mooney of Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Clinton Tyler Mooney.
     Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 3, 1992 at the Byers Funeral Home, Umatilla, Fla.

Gallipolis Newspaper
Jan. 3, 1992
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                     Top of Page

---

Mooney, Squire John T.

Squire John Mooney Dies Very Suddenly
     Squire John T. Mooney, 80, long familiar and respected resident of the county, died suddenly at his home in Ohio township shortly before four o'clock Tuesday morning, Dec 17, 1935. He had not been in his usual health for some time, and had been under a physician's care, but his condition was not thought to have been serious. He was stricken only about half an hour before he died.
     Surviving are his wife, who was Mary R. Wetherholt, two sons, Dr. John T. Mooney of Lawrence county and Bert V. Mooney of Huntington and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral services are announced for Thursday afternoon at Providence church by Rev. Earl Cremeens, burial following there.
     A teacher for 50 years, he held various local offices and was highly regarded by hosts of friends.

Gallipolis paper
Dec 17, 1935
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall         

---

Mooney, Walter Jackson (Pete)

Stroke Proves Fatal
     A week's illness, beginning with a stroke of apoplexy, proved fatal Sunday night for Walter Jackson (Pete) Mooney at his home in Guyan township. Mooney, well known farmer and tobacco grower, was 66 years of age. He was of stalwart physique and widely known.
     Mooney leaves his widow, Mrs. Amanda Hamilton Mooney, sons and daughters, Clarence, Roy, Floyd, Mrs. Belva Pickett, Mrs. Emma Waugh, Crown City; Mrs. Palmer Fisher, Mrs. Otho Swain, Eureka; George Mooney, Bladen; Earl Mooney, at home. A brother, Charles Mooney and a sister, Mrs. L. D. Brumfield, live at Crown City. There are 33 grandchildren.
     Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at Victory church by Rev. Earl Cremeens. Interment was in King's cemetery by Jr. O. U. A. M. of Bladen.

[Note: Tomstone has death date as 1933]

Gallipolis paper
1933
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Mooney, W.J.

Card of Thanks
    We wish to thank Undertaker Lee Stevers and Rev. Earl Cremeens for their sympathy and comforting words. Thanks to those who sent flowers, the flower girls, pall bearers and singers and many friends who helped through sickness and death of our dear husband and father. Also to the Mechanic lodges.
Mother and children of W.J. Mooney

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                      Top of Page

---

Moore, Augustus L.

IN MEMORY
     Augustus L. Moore, son of Caleb and Barbara Moore, was born near Harris, Ohio, Nov. 6, 1881 and departed this life Nov. 16, 1918; aged 37 years and 10 days. He had been employed in Columbus since August where he contracted influenza which developed into bronchial pneumonia, causing his death.
His brother-in-law, Bert Russell, was called to Columbus Saturday by his illness, but he passed away just before Mr. Russell reached him. He had the body prepared for burial and accompanied it home Monday noon. He was taken to the Russell home at Porter, where the funeral services were held Wednesday at the Porter Church.
     Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Nevada McKnight Jan. 16, 1910. To them was born one daughter, Reva Marie, who is left at the tender age without a father or mother. His wife preceded him to the Great Beyond March 3, 1918.
     Besides his daughter, who will be given a home and a mother's tender care by his sister, Mrs. Bert Russell. He is survived by his father, Caleb Moore of Harris, a brother Frank Moore, address unknown, and sisters, Mrs. Anthony Smith of Oak Hill; Mrs. Richard Thomas of Gallipolis Rt 3; Mrs. Burt Russell of Pinegrove, besides hosts of relatives and friends to mourn the loss of a loving brother and friend.
     In 1916 he gave his heart to God and has since lived a faithful Christian life. He was always willing to do what was asked of him and was a regular attendant at church and Sunday school. While we deeply feel our loss, God's will, not ours, be done. His life's work here is finished and he has gone where sorrows are not more.

Dearest brother, how we loved thee, But Jesus loved thee more, And now we know you are with Him Over on the golden shore. Dearest brother, how we miss thee, In our homes you'll be nor more, But we hope we soon shall meet thee Over on the golden shore.

     The funeral services were conducted at the Porter Church by Rev. R.R. Denney, assisted by Rev. S.S. Denney, after which he was laid to rest by his wife in the Long Cemetery. Internment by Undertaker Butler.

[Note: Death Certificate: Parents: Calup Moore and Barbara Free. Burial Bidwell, Ohio.]

Gallipolis Times
Nov. 18, 1918
Transcribed by F.K Brown

---

Moore, Caleb

Funeral Rites for Caleb Moore, 88, Harris Church, Sun.
     Caleb Moore died Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bert Russell, near Porter, O, of complications,incidental to his advanced age. He was 88.
     Mr. Moore was the last of the fourteen children of Caleb and Rebecca Walters Moore. His wife, Barbara Fee, whom he married in 1868, preceded him in death. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Russell are and her daughter, Mrs. Maude Thomas, a son, Frank Moore, twenty one grandchildren and fourteen greatgrandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 o'clock at Harris Baptist Church by Rev. R.R. Denney. Burial by J.L. Coleman.

Gallipolis Tribune.
July 18, 1936

Caleb Moore..

     Caleb Moore, son of Caleb and Rebecca Walters Moore, was born near Harris, O on the 29th day of October 1847, and departed this life July 17th, 1936 at the home of his daughter , Mrs. Bert Russell ( Blanche) at Porter,O with whom he had made his home for many years, at the age of 88 years 8 months and 18 days.. In 1866 he was united in marriage to Barbary Ellen Fee, to this union was born 7 children, three of which survive him. Mrs Maud Thomas and Franklin Moore of Gallipolis, O and Mrs Bert Russell of Porter, O. and 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one greatgreatgrandchild. His wife and four children have preceded him to the great beyond.
     Quite early in life he embraced Christ as his savior and united with the Harris Freewill Baptist Church and lived a consistent Christian life. In his later years, he did not get to attend church, but was always glad to talk of righteousness and in his last days, he often spoke of meeting his Lord. His suffering was of short duration but he bore it with patience . He was very appreciative of the loving care given him by his daughter Blanche Russell and granddaughters Anna and Mary.

Written by his daughter Maud Moore Thomas. Read at his funeral. July 19, 1936
Contributed by great-granddaughter, Cheryl Enyart                                        Top of Page

---

Moore, Frances D.

Mrs. Moore Dies Monday at 81
     Mrs. Sherwood A. Moore, 81, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday in the home in which she as born. In her passing Gallipolis lost a person who had contributed much to the social and cultural life of the community and one of its leading citizens in the days of her active career. A more personable character never graced our community than "Mrs. Frankie" as she was affectionately called.
     Mrs. Moore was born in Gallipolis on April 11, 1875, the daughter of the late Samuel A and Frances Miller Dunbar. She was one of four children and those who preceded her in death were a brother and two sisters, Sam Dunbar, Mrs. J.E. Halliday Sr. and Mrs. Carrie McElhinny, who died about a month ago.
     She received her education in the Gallipolis schools and entered her career of usefulness. During the war years she showed her patriotism in work with the ration board. She had a deep love of her native city and was proud of being a descendant of Claudius Menager, of the original French settlers. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, The Thursday Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
     In 1920, she was married to David Caldwell and they resided in Steubenville, returning to Gallipolis in 1930. He preceded her in death in 1938.
     She was married to Sherwood A. Moore, a former Gallipolis businessman in 1948 and they made their home in St. Petersburg,FL. Moore preceded her in death in 1951 and she continued to live in the Florida home on Boca Ciega Isle until 1954. In October of that year she went to visit her niece, Mrs. Boyd Cherry, at Ft. Meyers, FL, where she was stricken with pneumonia. In the fall of 1955 she recovered enough to be flown to her former home, but her health gradually failed.
     Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Albert Chappelear will officiate and burial will be private. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Elmer E. Caldwell, Paul Myers, Omar Zimmerman, Dr. W. Lewis Brown, Robert Mackenzie and James Betz.
     Surviving nieces and nephews are John E. Halliday of Gallipolis; Mrs. Cherry of Ft. Meyers, FL; Mrs. Joe Penfold of Denver, CO; Mrs. Caroline Helsley of Columbus; Mrs. Beulah Johnson and Sam Dunbar, Jr., of Glendale, CA and Miss Ann Dunbar of Phoenix AZ.

[Note: burial: Mound Hill Cemetery]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday November 6, 1956
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

---

Moore, Harry

Death of Harry Moore
Harry Moore, residing at Richmond, California, and a brother of Sherwood Moore of this city, passed away Friday. He had a very severe attack of flu last winter. His mother left here last Fall to be with him and word from her was very encouraging as to his condition, he having resumed his work with Standard Oil Co., again. The news came as a sudden shock to his brother. He leaves a wife, Rose Lowery, formerly of here.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 16, 1920
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                        Top of Page

---

Moore, Oscar Lewis

Oscar L. Moore, Crown City, Dies While Hunting
Body Found On Georges Creek Byt Alex Starkey
     Oscar Lewis Moore, a well-known resident of Crown City, died of a heart attack Thursday while hunting in the back end of Guyan Twp. He and three hunting companion had separated in their quest for game and nothing was known as to Moore's fate or whereabouts until his body was found about 2 o'clock by Alex Starkey on his farm on Georges Creek. Starkey had gone into a field to feed some cattle and discovered the body.
     Mr. Moore, once active in business circles, is survived by his wife, Cassie Moore and the following children: Mrs. Mae Conner, Cedarville; Otis Moore, Bladen; Mrs. Lillian Draper, Mrs. Vicie Dillon, Robert and Libby Moore, all of Crown City. There are three brothers, J. V. Moore, of Idaho, Okey and Elmer of Huntington; also two sisters, Mrs. J. Marsh and Mrs. Ellen Sowards of West Virginia.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the home of Crown City with burial there.

[Note: From Tombstone 1874- 1944]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                    Top of Page

---

Moore, Otho C.

     Otho Curtis Moore, 67, Route 1, Gallipolis, died Saturday in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
Born March 24, 1916, in Mason County, WV; daughter[son] of the late Willie Curtis and Helen Frances Woods Moore, he was a retired carpenter, member of Fraternal Order of Masons F & AM #7 and Accepted Ancient Scottish Rite.
     He married Frances Wickline, who survives, on May 7, 1941, at Toledo. Also surviving are two sisters, Thena Glassburn of Gallipolis and Beatrice Dunlop of Westerville and four brothers, Floyd and Clarence, both of Paris, TN; William of Findlay and Eugene of Gallipolis. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Willis Funeral Home, with Rev. Frank Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Addison-Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
     Masonic services will be held in the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday by Morning Dawn Lodge #7.
Pallbearers will be David Moore, James Glassburn, Steve Moore, John Moore, Ronald Lullen, Richard Moore and Thomas Moore.

[Note: Died April 16, 1983]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 18, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

---

Moore, Rodger Keith

Obituary
     Rodger Keith Moore, son of Luther M. and Mary L. Woomer Moore, was born Dec. 12, 1959 and on the evening of Jan. 16, 1968 his life was taken from us. Keith was a third grade student of Mrs. Kathryn Knotts at the Bidwell-Porter School. Keith was a kind and loving child and his wonderful disposition and sunny smile won the hearts of all who knew him.

"I'll lend you for a little while a child of mine," HE said. "For you to love him while he lives, and mourn for when he's dead."

"I'll lend you for a little while a child of mine," HE said. "For you to love him while he lives, and mourn for when he's dead."

[Note: Buried Mound Hill Cemetery]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Charles Wright

---

Moore, Ronnie G

Obituaries For Victims
     A second victim, Ronnie G Moore, 23, of Crown City, O., Route 1, had been a passenger in the cab driven by Leo Sanders.
     A senior at Ohio University, Moore was a graduate of Symmes Valley High School in Lawrence County, O. He was born Oct. 8, 1944, at Marietta, O., the son of Noel F and Alma James Moore of Crown City, Route 1. Others surviving include two brothers, Noel B Moore of Proctorville, O., and Randall Moore, at home, and three sisters, Mrs Garland Plymale of Gallipolis, Mrs Charles Smith of Decatur, Ga., and Mrs George Stinnett of Scottsboro, Ala.
     Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 pm at the F L Stevens Funeral Home at Mercerville, O., by the Rev E C Delaney. Burial will be in the Crown City Cemetery. Friends are being received at the funeral home after 6 pm today.

Point Pleasant Register
Point Pleasant, WV
Thursday, December 21, 1967                                                                         Top of Page

---

Mootz, Ella

Mrs. Mootz Claimed by Heart Attack
     Mrs. John (Ella) Mootz, 74, died suddenly at 2:15 p.m. in Columbus Tuesday as a result of a heart attack.
     Mrs. Mootz was born on Dec. 4, 1890 daughter of the late James and Rachael McVay Lidemood, in Monroe County.
     She married John Mootz on Oct. 6, 1914. He survives along with the following children, Elizabeth J. Mootz, at home, Lee Mootz, Baltimore, Md., one son John William Mootz, Jr. is deceased. Four grandchildren survive, along with one brother, Brady Lidemood of Chesapeake.
     Prior to leaving Gallipolis 11 years ago, Mr. Mootz operated Mootz Bakery here. Mrs. Mootz was a member of the Riverside Methodist church in Columbus and the Eastern Star in Gallipolis.
     Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
December 8, 1964
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood

---

Mootz, John William, Jr.

Junior Mootz Dies Wednesday
     Junior Mootz, 25, prominent Gallipolis young man, died in Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, Md. at 11 p.m. Wednesday evening. He had been in ill health since early in the summer and had been at the Johns Hopkins hospital for several weeks. For the past several days little hope had been held for his recovery.
     He was the son of J. W. and Ella Mootz and was associated with his father in the baking business.
Junior was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., and came to Gallipolis with his parents when just a child. He was graduated from the local high school and later was married to Miss Ethleeen Warden, who survives. Also surviving in addition to those above named are two children, Jackie, 5, and Patty, aged 4; a brother, Lee and a sister, Betty, all of Gallipolis.
     With him at the time of his death were his wife, mother and brother and sister. The latter two left early Wednesday morning for Baltiimore to be with him. His father, J. W. Mootz, returned from Baltimore, Wednesday morning, but on receiving the news of the serious condition of his son, left for Columbus to take a plane to Baltimore. He was unable to get there immediately as a heavy fog delayed airline schedules, and early this morning had not yet arrived.

[Note: from stone at Mound Hill cemetery, Gallipolis Twp., b 1915, d 1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                       Top of Page

---

Morehouse, E. P. Sr.

     E. Paul Morehouse Sr., 67, Akron, died Saturday in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Born Oct. 12, 1917, in Gallia County, son of the late Nate and Addy Morehouse, he retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 1978 as manager of its management training division.
     A member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, he was active in Akron area Masonic organizations, was a graduate of Ohio Northern University, received his master's degree from Kent State University, was a 27-year member of the Akron Board of Education and was one of five people selected for membership in the All-Ohio School Board in 1982.
     Surviving are his wife, Amy Morehouse; a son E. Paul Morehouse Jr. of Akron; two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Alyce) Simmons of Mogadore, and Mrs. Mark (Elizabeth) Meckler of Akron; three grandchildren, Kathleen and Dow Wolfe III, and Marc Meckler; and two sisters, Pearl Allen of St. Clair Mich., and Mabel Mohler of Rio Grande.
     Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Billo Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road, Akron, with the Rev. Richard Carse Officiating. Friends may call at the chapel from 4-8 p.m. today.

Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 25, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

---

Morgan, Charles Fremont

Fremont Morgan, 79, Retired, Died Sunday Morning
One of 15 Children Of D. J. Morgan-Burial In Columbus
     C. Fremont Morgan, aged 79, a native and long a prominent citizen of this county, died Sunday morning in Grant Hospital, Columbus. He became ill about 10 days ago, a victim of the flu, and pneumonia developed and caused his death. The Morgan home is at 1225 Twenty-first avenue in Columbus.
Mr. Morgan retired about four years ago as an officer at the Boys Industrial School near Lancaster, after serving there for 15 years. Before he left Gallia county Mr. Morgan owned and lived on the farm now owned by George Ehman of near Cora.
Perry Tp. Native
     Charles Fremont was one of 15 children born to David J. and Mary [Davis] Morgan. All of these except one reached their majority and were married, but one son died at the age of 13. Fremont and 11 others were born on what was known as the Morgan homestead, the farm now owned by David Meadows and located on Raccoon below Cora and in Perry tp.
     Fremont married Anna, daughter of David S. Evans, and she and these three sons and three daughters survive: Francis, James, Fremont, Mrs. Grace Jones, Mrs. Pauline Sullivan and Mrs. Elizabeth Davies.
     Fremont's death gave to the dead a majority over the living of the 15 children mentioned. The seven surviving are Mrs. Catherine Davis and Mrs. A. W. Reynolds, Columbus; Mrs. Joseph Donnally, this city; Dr. Gomer Morgan, Rushville, Mo.; Drs. R. T. and Everett H. Morgan, both of Marion, O.; and Mrs. Clara Bing, wife of Dr. Byron Bing and youngest of the large family, Pomeroy.
     Mr. Morgan was a stalwart, jolly man. He had strong convictions and was not only of a religious turn but was a close stu-
....Clipping ends here.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth February 11, 1862; date of death February 9, 1941; burial is Union CE, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.]

Newspaper (prob. February 1941, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Morgan file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                        Top of Page

---

Morgan, Elizabeth (Bovie)

Mrs. Morgan, Harley Bovie's Sister, Dies
     Mrs. Elizabeth Bovie Morgan, 72, scion of one of Gallipolis's most prominent families, died Tuesday evening at 6:48 in a hospital in Marion where she was taken Sunday after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at her home in that city.
     Both she and her husband, Dr. E. H. Morgan, were natives of Gallia County and have a wide circle of warm friends here. During their years away they made frequent visits here and their coming was always an occasion for gatherings of old friends.
     Her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Bovie, her sister Mrs. I. J. Kail of Huntington, and niece Mrs. Rodney Downing of Middleport, will go to Marion tomorrow to attend the funeral services which will be held Friday morning. The body will be brought here and burial will be made in the Morgan family lot in Mound Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Morgan has been in poor health for some time. The family home in Marion was at 220 S. Greenwood Ave.
     Elizabeth Bovie Morgan, known as Bess by all her friends, was the daughter of the late Fred M. and Lucy Alexander Bovie and her girlhood home in Gallipolis was the stately old brick on State St., now Gatewood, the summer home of Mrs. O. O. McIntyre. She was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School and the University of Saint Louis. She was a member of Thursday Club and the Episcopal Church.
     Besides relatives already mentioned she is survived by two sons and a daughter, Bovie and Rodger Morgan of Marion, and Mrs. Charles (Elizabeth) Moretz of Columbus. Another son David died about 10 years ago and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery. Two brothers, Verne and George Bovie, also preceded her in death.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth March 8, 1879; date of death April 17, 1951.]

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

---

Morris, Clifford S.

     Clifford S. Morris, 91, Rt. 2, Racine, died Sunday evening at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Mr. Morris was born Sept. 5, 1891 in Meigs County the son of the late Benjamin and Fannie Smart Morris.
     Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Flynn officiating. Burial will be in Sutton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Masonic services will be conducted by Lodge 461 F & AM at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 17, 1983
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                               Top of Page

---

Morris, Icel

     Icel Morris, 68, a resident of Rt. 1, Bidwell, died in Holzer Medical Center around 7:30 a.m. Sunday.
She was born June 11, 1906, in Buffalo, W. Va., daughter of the late Walter and Lillie Motz Pitchford.
She married Cloyd Morris in August, 1929, in Pomeroy. He survives, along with one sister, Mrs. Homer (Esther) Russell, Rt. 1, Bidwell. Several nieces and nephews survive. Two sons preceded her in death
     Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home with Rev. John Bryant officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7 until 9.

[Note: Ohio Deaths/Ancestry date of death February 9, 1975.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 1975
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

---

Morgan, Jemima [Merrell]

Died.
Morgan -- Mrs. Jemima [Merrell] Morgan died Oct. 1, 1885, aged 82 years 9 months and 14 days.
    The deceased was born in the state of Virginia. Came to Ohio in early life, settled in Tuscarawas County. Was married to John Morgan (her maiden name was Merrell). They moved to Gallia County in 1852, where they lived until their death. Mr. Morgan died nineteen years ago. Mrs. Morgan joined the Presbyterian Church in early life, and was a constistent member of that church until teh organizagion of the Pisgah Congregational Church, of which she remained a member until her death. The deceased had a stroke of paralysis several years ago, of which she never recovered, and although her death was sudden, it was looked for by her friends. Mrs. Morgan leaves behind six children to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother; her youngest daughter dying but a few weeks before her.

     'Blessed are they that die in the Lord, for they are mine, saith the Lord.'

[Clipping of obituary no source or date. Found in rear of Wm. Geo. Tope's journal where he kept a family record. Jemima Morgan was his mother-in-law (he being married to daughter Julia). Original journal taken in to GCGS to be copied (one copy kept by me, the other by them)]

Contributed by Linda Trent                                                                              Top of Page

---

Morgan, John

    Our friend John Morgan is dead. Pennsylvania gave him birth, and Ohio a grave. For more than sixteen years, he was a peaceable and upright citizen of Walnut township, in this county. He moved to this region from Harrison county, Ohio, and by his industry and economy, he acquired a competency for himself and his family. In this acquisition, he was greatly aided by the toils and labors of a faithful and devoted wife. Her watchful care, and the prudent and successful management of her domestic affairs, added to their daily store, and increased their individual and social comforts. He lived to verify, in his own experience, the sacred truth, "the hand of the diligent maketh rich," and that " the fruits of righteousness" yield more permanent and lasting enjoyment than this hidden treasures and dishonest gains of the wicked. For neither he nor his family, by their attention to secular duties, forgot "the pearl of great price," in which the true riches of heaven and earth are found. By this course of conduct was reared to him an interesting and flourishing family, whose moral worth and christian character are honored and respected by all who have any regard for truth or goodness, and to whom their beloved father, now deceased has left them the legacy of "a good name, which is better than precious ointment," and more desired than all the treasures of this earth.
     Mr. Morgan was distinguished for his integrity and uprightness. He hated injustice and oppression deceit and guile. Sincerity, frankness, and honestly marked the whole tenor of his life. This was the result not of natural, but christian principle; in which sense it may be truly said, an "honest man is the noblest work of God." These elements of character, having their origin in his love of truth and duty, appeared in his ever day life. In his business transactions, his social intercourse, his acts of friendship, his tender and affectionate regard for his wife and family, his children and grand children, his love for his country, and his anxiety for its safety amidst the storms and perils through which it has passed, and is still passing, and in his reverence and submission to the authority of God as exhibited in his word and ordinances, his grace and providence. He had indeed his sins and infirmities, as we all have. And not among the least of these was his neglect to make a public profession of the religion of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. But if the writer is not mistaken, our deceased friend was a disciple like Nicodemus, or "Joseph of Arimathea, who also himself waited for the kingdom of God." Luke 23:51. So our beloved friend "secretly" loved and honored the Saviour, and he lived and died trusting in his merits alone for salvation from sin, and for immortality and eternal life.
     Few persons, in this community, in his sphere of life, who have gone "the way of all the earth" have been more esteemed and respected in life, or lamented in death. But the weight of the grief and lamentation is with the lonely and desolate widow, his orphan sons and daughters. Yet they have reason to be thankful for the mercies that are left, and for the hope that the husband, father, and friend is now in the paradise of God. "There the wicked, cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest." -- Job 3:17
     Various were the maladies with which Mr. Morgan was afflicted. His chief disease was chronic diarrhea. After a painful and lingering illness of some weeks duration, he left his clay tenement for "mansions in the skies," as we fondly hope, August 30th, 1866, in the 64th year of his age. A funeral discourse was delivered on the next day at the family residence, by the Rev. J.D. Ray, from Gen. 27:1 2 "And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death." His mortal remains were followed to the place of burial by numerous relatives, friends and neighbors, where they will lie in repose until the voice of the Arch angel, and the sound of the trump of God shall awake the dead to judgement. In view of this solemn event, it behooves the writer and every reader fervently to utter the prayer: "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his." Num 23: 10
[signed] PILGRIM.

Gallipolis Journal
20 September 1866
Transcribed and submitted by Linda Tope Trent                                                 Top of Page

---

Morgan, John F.

Dr. J. F. Morgan, 83, Dies, Is Buried At Joplin, Missouri
     The death of Dr. John F. Morgan at Joplin, Mo., last Friday was the seventh death among the 15 children born to David J. and Mary Davis Morgan - one of the largest and most prominent families in the history of Perry tp. He was 83 and was the oldest of the group surviving after the death of his brother, James F., in Columbus on July 9.
     After spending five months among relatives and friends here, also in Jackson, where he practiced medicine for 30 years, Dr. Morgan returned to his Missouri home June, 1937. Previously to this visit he had suffered a stroke. Another stroke resulted in his death in a Joplin hospital.
     Interment was made in a Joplin cemetery beside his wife yesterday.
     The surviving children are: Thomas of Anaheim, Calif.; Mrs. Robert Boykin, Los Angeles; Max Morgan, Ponca City, Okla.; Mrs. Frank Pope and Mrs. David Sneeberger, Big Springs, Texas. Surviving brothers and sisters are C. Fremont Morgan, Mrs. Arthur Reynolds and Mrs. Catherine J. Davis, Columbus; Drs. Theodore and Everett H., Marion; Dr. Gomer Morgan, Rushville, Mo.; Mrs. Joseph Donnally, Gallipolis and Mrs. Byron Bing, Pomeroy.

[Note: From mo.gov/archives/death certificate date of birth March 26, 1855 or 56; date of death September 2, 1938; burial at Mount Hope CE, Joplin, MO.]

Newspaper (prob. September 1938, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Morgan file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

---

Morgan, Reuben

Reuben Morgan, 78, Dies At Morgan
To Defer Rites Until 2 Sons Arrive From Army Camps
     Reuben Morgan, aged 78, died about noon Thursday in Morgan Center, where he had lived for the last 17 years. He had suffered a stroke early in the week. Mr. Morgan was a native of North Carolina, a son of John and Sallie Brandt Morgan, and was born August 4, 1864.
     He is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Etta Parrish; and the two had lived with their daughter, Mrs. Emily Mitchell. Two other daughters and two sons, both in the army, survive: Mrs. Sallie Shupe of Bidwell R.D., Mrs. Anna Sheets, living in Vinton; Oscar Morgan, stationed at Ft. Lawton, Washington, and Charles, who is in a Louisiana camp.
     Oscar has started home and Charles expects to come, and the funeral arrangements will not be completed until they arrive or the time of their arrival can be ascertained. The body was removed to the Butler-McCoy mortuary.

[Note: From death certificate date of death March 25, 1943. Burial is in Miller CE, Morgan Twp., Gallia Co.]

Newspaper (prob. March 1943, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Morgan file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                        Top of Page

---

Morgan, Theodore

Death Claims Dr. Morgan, County Native
     Dr. R. Theodore Morgan, 78, a native of this county and a brother of Mrs. Joseph Donnally of this city, died in Marion City Hospital in Marion, Ohio this morning following a lengthy illness. Although Dr. Morgan had suffered with a diabetic condition for several years, he underwent surgery two weeks ago for cataracts, from which operation he never recovered consciousness.
     Dr. Morgan, a prominent member of a well known family in this county was among the last of 15 children born to the late David and Mary Davis Morgan, at the old Morgan homestead in Perry Twp. He was born on March 25, 1873.
     After becoming a physician, he settled in Marion, where he had successfully practiced for many years.
He is survived by his wife, a native of Washington C.H., and four children, Theodore Morgan II of Toledo, Mrs. Howard Hildebrand of Berea, David K. of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Dr. Richard Lee Morgan of Marion.
He also leaves the following brothers and sisters, in addition to Mrs. Donnally: Mrs. Byron Bing of Cleveland, Dr. Everett Morgan and Dr. J.G. Morgan of Rushville, Mo.
     Funeral services will be held in Marion Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

[Note: From death certificate date of death April 9, 1951; burial at Marion CE; full name Richard Theodore.]

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

---

Morris, Blondena B.

     Blondena B. Morris, 67, 1811 Chestnut St., Gallipolis, died this morning in Holzer Medical Center.
Born July 23, 1915, in Calhoun County, WV, daughter of Otmer C. and Rachel Didman Rader, she was a member of Harris Baptist Church.
     She married Cecil C. Morris, who survives, on Oct. 3, 1937 at Speed, WV. Also surviving are two sons, Cecil C. II of Forest and William E. of Grove City; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Carole) Mahan of Wilgus; Barbara Morris of Gallipolis; Mrs. Milford (Alice) Gilbert of Cheshire and Mrs. Charles (Diana) Griffin of Bartlett, IL; 22 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; a brother, Eugene, of Louisville, Ohio and three sisters, Reva Morris of Erwin, PA; Mamie Bowen of Bedford and Martha Whytsell of Spencer WV.
She was also preceded in death by a son, daughter and brother.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Harris Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ronnie Lemley officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

[Note: Died Feb. 2, 1983]

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

---

Morris, Margaret

     Morris..Near Nebo, in Perry township, Gallia Co., O.,March 3, of heart disease, Mrs. Margaret
Morris, wife of Erasmus Morris, aged 54 years. Reared a family of 7 children; one died. She was
a consistent member of the Congregational Church of Nebo.
     Funeral Services were held at Tyn-Rhos, the 5th of March, and was conducted by Rev. J. A. Davis,
Siloam, Rev. R. Richards, Tyn-Rhos and Nebo, and the remains were interred in the family burying
grounds at Tyn-Rhos.

Gallipolis Journal
April 1, 1880
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                        Top of Page

---

Morris, Nellie

     Mrs. Nellie Morris (better known as Aunt Nellie Fox), a colored woman nearly 100 years old, died at her home near Mr. Joe Hess’s, on the morning of the 1st of January.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, January 6, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

---

Morris, Thomas

Morris
     Thomas Morris at Nebo, Perry township, in this county, 21 years of age, the son of the above Erasmus Morris, died March 8th, from the quick consumption and was buried at Tyn-Rhos the 10th of March.

Circleville Herald
5-5-1933
Transcribed by Joyce Robinson

---

Myers, Carl C.

CARL C. MYERS, 72, CLAIMED BY DEATH
     Carl C. Myers, 72, of 330 Third Ave., prominent Gallipolis businessman, died around 4:30 PM Sunday of an apparent heart attack in the Holzer Medical Center on First Ave.
     Mr. Myers, who was associated with the late Col. H. B. Ecker for several years in the real estate business, was a trustee of the Holzer Foundation, and was a member of the board of directors of the Gallipolis Savings and Loan Co., and the Commercial and Savings Bank.
     His wife, the former Willie Martin, preceded him in death just 10 days ago.
     Mr. Myers was born on Sept. 4, 1896, in Gallia County, the son of the late Hannah Shafer and Jacob Columbus Myers.
     He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Geneva Montieth, Weymouth, Mass., and one brother, James Marion***. A daughter, Tharon, preceded him in death in 1937.
     Mr. Myers was a veteran of World War I, and a member of Lafayette Post No. 27, American Legion, the First United Presbyterian Church, Elk's Lodge, Masonic Lodge, the Aladin Temple Shrine, Columbus, and the Gallipolis Shrine Club.
     In lieu of flowers, all gifts may be donated to the heart fund. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the McCoy-Wetherholt Funeral Home.

[The brother is James Columbus Myers, the article used the wrong middle name.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 31, 1969, page 1
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]                                                   Top of Page

---

Myers, Chester A.

OBITUARY
Chester A. Myers

A welcome smile, a tender heart; A helping hand to lend. Always ready to do his part, Among his fellowmen. Helping those who needed aid, Sharing words of kindness too, Knowing just what needs be said, To bring to life a brighter hue. But from our midst he slipped away, We were so grieved to learn, But may there be a brighter day, When all our loved ones then return.

     Chester A. Meyers, the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Clark Myers, was born in Gallia County, March 23, 1911 and departed this life April 28, 1966, at the age of 55 years, 1 month and 5 days. He was one of seven children, one sister and four brothers survive, Mrs. Athea Watson, Crown City; George of Huntington, WV; Vernon of Wurtland, KY; Merle of Raceland, KY and Jess of Akron, Ohio. One brother, Perry, preceded him in death.
     He was united in marriage to the former Georgia Pope and to this union six children came to bless their home. This is the first time death has entered the home, thus leaving to mourn his passing is the wife and these children, Mrs. Ronald (Charlotte) Patrick, Donald Myers both of Columbus; Mrs. James (Monna Jane) Johnson ad Lloyd Myers of Gallipolis; Gene Myers at home and Henry Myers serving in the U.S. Air Force and stationed at Del Rio, TX. Also five grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
     Chet as he was called was a good neighbor, always willing to share in the need of others. He was willing to render his help and skill in case of sickness, sorrow or similar trouble. He was an employee at the Gallipolis Institute and practiced his capable qualities in serving those in his daily work. He was a kind husband and devoted father to his children and grandchildren and always found great pleasure in having them visit in his home. He had attended German Ridge and Bethesda Church and was always interested in community and civic welfare.
     His sudden death came as a shock to relatives and friends and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

[Note: buried: German Ridge Cemetery, Walnut Township]

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

---

Myers, Emsla

Emsla Myers Dies In Ironton
     Emsla Myers, 58, Oak Hill, who was born and reared in Gallia County, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday at Ironton General Hospital of complications.
     Decedent had retired six years ago from his employment with the Cambrian Clay Products Co. on account of failing health. He was born April 19, 1894, in Gallia to Mr. and Mrs. John Myers.
     Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Gladys Oliver Myers, and these sons and daughters: Herman, Dennis, Clarence, Mrs. Dotty Boggs, and Mrs. Dorothy Stone, Oak Hill; William, Columbus; Carl, in the Army at Camp Rucker, Ala.; Gayle, at home; nine grandchildren; and these brothers and sisters: Louis, Simon, and Miss Emma Myers, Oak Hill; William, Cleveland; Mrs. Tishie Shelton and Mrs. Lenna Shelton, Welston; and Mrs. Edith Mossbarger, Patriot.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Oak Hill's Pilgrim Holiness Church, the Revs. J. R. Siders and Cecil Wise officiating, with burial by Kuhner Funeral Home in Bethel Cemetery near Oak Hill.
Friends may call at the late residence.

[Note: From death certificate date of death January 3, 1953; mother Euphemia Oliver. Death certificate spells his name Ensla.]

Newspaper (prob. January 1953, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Myer-Sheperd-McFarland file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

---

Myers, Hannah Elizabeth

SERVICES SET FOR MRS. MYERS
     Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Myers will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Wetherholt Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Niswander, pastor of Grace Methodist Church where she was a member, will conduct services. Burial will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery.
     Hannah Elizabeth Myers was born June 22, 1879, at Rappsburg, Lawrence County, daughter of the late Philip and Lydia Margaret Harrison Shafer. Her father died when she was a small child and her mother married Andrew Bostick.
     She and Jacob Columbus Myers were married April 11, 1895. For a while they lived at Sandfork then moved to Gallipolis where they maintained a home for the past 46 years. Her husband died in 1943.
     They were the parents of four children. Three survive: Carl Clarence Myers, Gallipolis; Mrs. William Earle (Geneva) Montieth, South Weymouth, Mass.; and James Columbus Myers, Addison. A son Elmer Willard Myers died in 1913. She is also survived by one brother Creed William Shafer, Scottown; five grandchildren, Richard Aaron Myers, Nancy Elizabeth Myers, William Amos Myers, James Alden Myers, and Michael Albert Myers. Her first grandchild, Tharon Hannabelle Myers, died in 1937. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
     Mrs. Myers had a host of friends and was a devoted mother. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
     Pall bearers will be Harold Dailey, Dr. Raymond Pope, Earl Tope, Ernest Shafter, Clarence Shafer and Stanley Shafer.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, April 15, 1953, page 3.
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]                                                   Top of Page

---

Myers, Harriet

MRS. JOHN MYERS DIES AT LECTA
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD NEAR LECTA TOMORROW
     Mrs. Harriet Myers, widow of John Myers, died Friday about 7pm at the home of her son Amer Myers of Lecta. She had been ill but a week.
     Mrs. Myers was the daughter of the late Samuel and Martha Cox Pyles and was born May 14, 1865 in Walnut township. Most of her more than 80 years was spent in the community in which she was born and died.
     She was the mother of 10 children, one died in infancy and the others are Samuel Myers of Springfield; Mrs. Martha Roach and Archie Myers of South Charleston; Mrs. Susan Johnson of Jaspar; Mrs. Meda Boster and Mrs. Ora Burcham of Huntington; Mrs. Doshia Barry; Allen and Amer Myers of Lesta (sic).
     She also leaves a sister and 2 brothers Mrs. Ada Estep and Kimber Pyles of Springfield and George Pyles of San Diego, Calif. She also has 10 grandsons in service.
     A lifelong member [of] Fairview Church funeral services will be held there Sunday at 2 P.M. by Rev. O. L. Hall of Roseville. Burial will be in Church cemetery by W. W. Phillips of Waterloo and Ironton.
The body will be taken at 5 o'clock this afternoon to the home of her son Amer where friends may call.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, June 30, 1945, front page
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]

---

Myers, Laura Elliott

DEATH OF MRS. MYERS, 82, MOURNED BY 76 DESCENDANTS
HER PASSING LEAVES BUT ONE OF FAMILY OF JACOB ELLIOTT -- FUNERAL HELD THIS P.M.
     The countless friends of Mrs. Laura Elliott Myers, wife of the late J. W. Myers were saddened by the news of her death which occurred Saturday, Feb. 22 at 12:30 P.M. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Drummond, Patriot R. D.
     This had been Mr. and Mrs. Myers home before moving to their residence of 25 years at the top of Engel Hill where Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Evans Sr. now live. Mrs. Myers, the youngest of 13 children of Jacob and Catherine Irion Elliott, was born April 14, 1859. There is but one surviving member of this family, a brother, Thomas Irwin Elliott, who lives in Ottumwa, Iowa.
     On Nov. 11, 1875, she was married to James William Myers by Rev. Joseph T. Fox, near Lecta, Lawrence County. Mr. Myers preceded her in death March 12, 1939. Thereafter she has made her home among her children who were all tenderly devoted to her. She had been critically ill only about a week and death was due to heart trouble.
     Fourteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Myers. Two, Nancy and Arnold, died in infancy but the following survive: J. Columbus, Warren, Mrs. A. E. Tope (Eliza), I. Edward, Alva, Mrs. Knox Williams (Nellie), all of Gallipolis; Mrs. O. R. Henry (Lottie), Jackson; Mrs. Fred Pope (Ethel), Mrs. Levi Neal (Shirley) and Mrs. E. E. Drummond (Daisy) of Patriot; Curtis and Morris of Urbana. There are also 41 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
     Mrs. Myers was a woman of exemplary Christian character, a leader in any community in which she lived, and an inspiration to all who knew her.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Walnut Methodist church at Mudsoc by Rev. George Sagen and Rev. W. Scott Westerman. Interment at Mound Hill by A. E. Tope.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, February 24, 1941, front page
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]                                                   Top of Page

---

Myers, J. C.

J. C. MYERS, 66, FORMER PRODUCE DEALER, PASSES
FUNERAL IS SET FOR 3 SUNDAY AT THIRD AVE. HOME
     All but a few hundred copies of The Tribune's Thursday's edition carried a brief announcement of the death of J. C. Myers, retired produce dealer. Mr. Myers, who had been a striking, picturesque and popular figure in Gallipolis for a generation before failing health compelled his retirement, had been bedfast since last October. There was a turn for the worse in his condition on Wednesday. He was in his 67th year.
     Funeral services will be held at the home, 134 Third Avenue, where he died, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. E. Hakes and Rev. W. Scott Westerman will officiate. Interment will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery by Coleman R. Halley.
     The body will be returned from Halley's mortuary to the Myers home at 6 o'clock this evening.
Selected for pall bearers were John D. North, Aaron Davis, Harold Dailey, Knox Williams, J. Everett Gills and Oliver Unroe. All these men had their first experiences in the produce business working for Mr. Myers.
     Jacob Columbus Myers was born Feb. 1, 1877, in Lawrence County. He was the oldest child of the late James W. and Laura Elliott Myers; and they were the parents of 14 children -- seven sons and seven daughters. One son and one daughter preceded "J.C." in death.*
     On April 11, 1895, Mr. Myers and Hannah Shafer were united in marriage. For a decade he had a store at Sandfork or Mudsoc before they moved to Gallipolis in 1906. His first and most notable venture in the produce business here was in a partnership with J. V. and Grover Gill and F. F. Thorniley. Business was carried on in the name of the Gill Produce Co.
     Mr. Myers was a friendly, genial, jolly man, who was known to old and young alike as "Columb" ** and he was rated an astute produce man. Formerly he belonged to several lodges but to the last retained his membership only in the Junior Order of American Mechanics.
     Decedent is survived by his wife, who took care of him during his long illness and by these children: Carl Myers, Gallipolis, who recently retired from the produce business; Mrs. Geneva Montieth of South Weymouth, Mass., and James C. Myers, Gallipolis. Another son, Elmer, died here July 13, 1913. There are three grandchildren -- children of James C. -- and the following brothers and sisters: Warren D., Mrs. A. E. Tope, I. E., and Alva Myers, Mrs. Knox Williams and Mrs. Levi Neal, all of Gallipolis; Curtis and Morris Myers, Urbana, Ohio; Mrs. Elmer Drummond and Mrs. Fred Pope, both of Patriot; Mrs. O. R. Henry, Jackson.

[The daughter referred to in the news article is unknown. This may be a reporting error as his granddaughter, Nancy Myers Hood, did not know of a daughter preceeding her grandfather in death.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 23, 1943, page 1.
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]                                                   Top of Page

---

Myers, James Columbus

     James Columbus Myers, 91, passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 20, 2008, at his Kingston residence. His late wife, Mary L. Myers, passed in 2005. They were joined in matrimony on June 19, 1936.
Two brothers, Carl and Elmer, and a sister, Geneva Monteith, preceded him in death.
     He was born in Gallia County on Feb. 9, 1917, the son of the late Jacob and Hannah (Shafer) Myers.
He graduated from Gallia Academy High School, the class of 1935, in Gallipolis. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Lexington. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 27 and VFW Post 4464, both of Gallipolis. He retired after 34 years of service with the federal government as the manager of the Marion Engineer Depot at Marion, Ohio. He was also a member of the Elks 32 Lodge in Marion and the Gallia County and Ohio Genealogy Society.
     He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling to historical sites with his beloved wife, Mary. He is the author of the Myers Family History and the co-author of the Harrison Family History. He has traced several lines back to the 1600s and into Germany.
     He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Elizabeth (Larry) Hood of Gallia County, and Helen Patrice Myers of Christiansburg, Va.; four sons, Richard Aaron (Polly) Myers of Alliance, Neb., William Amos (Kay) Myers of Lincoln, Neb., James Allen (Anita) Myers of Alliance, Neb., and Michael A. (Mary) Myers of Marion; and 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
     Private services for the immediate family will be held at a later date in Gallia County and burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery at Gallipolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Marion General Hospital Hospice or to the Disabled American Veterans by going to the following web site and clicking on donate: www.dav.org.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 23, 2008
Transcribed by Jefef Hayes

---

Myers, James

J. W. MYERS, HEAD OF LARGE FAMILY PASSES SUDDENLY
In Moment of Despondency Or Mental Aberration He Hangs Self at Home On Portsmouth Road ----- Widely Known and Highly Rated Citizen
     Though he was well past the four-score-year mark, the news of the death of James W. Myers came as a shock to his large family and countless friends in Gallia and Lawrence counties and elsewhere.
Brooding over his own failing health and recent mental lapses and the protracted illness of his wife, he ended his life by hanging early Sunday morning at his home atop the Engel Hill near the city limits. It is believed he acted on a sudden impulse. At any rate he did some chores about the house and then went out to feed his cow and a little later his lifeless body was found hanging in the barn with a noose of wire around his neck.
HEAD OF A LARGE FAMILY
     An unaccountable quirk, a possible foreboding as to his own or his wife's condition, is believed to have prompted the sudden execution of a purpose about which there had been little or no deliberation. For Mr. Myers was naturally of a sunny disposition, who found joys and satisfactions aplenty even in the sunset of a busy and successful life--at least up until the last few weeks.
     Mr. Myers seemed to fill a sort of patriarchal role as head of his clan. For more than a decade, he had served as president of the Myers Family Association and his participation in the annual reunions never failed to thrill him. No small percentage of the other participants were of his own flesh and blood, for he leaves 12 children, about 40 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
     James William Myers was born on Greasy Ridge, Lawrence county, April 28, 1857, and he lacked less than seven weeks being 82 years old. He was a son of Christopher Columbus Myers and Philena Fox Myers. In his early manhood he was huckster for a score of years in the country with which he was familiar. Later he became a funeral director, with headquarters at Mudsock* (then Sandfork post office). He engaged as an embalmer, Albert E. Tope, who became his son-in-law and business successor, and who subsequently transferred the business to Gallipolis. Mr. and Mrs. Myers having preceded the Topes to this city.
     Mr. Myers and Laura Elliott were married in November 1875 by Rev. Joseph G. Fox and they were devoted companions for more than 53 years. For the last 18 months she has been in very poor health.
Surviving besides her are these children: J.C., Warren, Edward E., Alva, and Morris Myers, Mrs. Tope, Mrs. Knox Williams, all of Gallipolis; Curtis Myers, Urbana; Mrs. E. E. Drummonds, Northup R. D.; Mrs. Fred Pope and Mrs. Levi Neal, both of Patriot R. R.; and Mrs. O. R. Henry, Jackson. There are also five brothers and a sister surviving: Joseph Myers, Springfield, O.; George Myers, Columbus; Stephen Myers, Lecta; Charles Myers, Huntington; Geo. Myers, Columbus, and Mrs. Zenia Massie, Lecta.
     Decedent was a member of the M. E. Church at Mudsoc and formerly belonged to several lodges.
Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Wednesday. Burial will be at Mound Hill by A. E. Tope.
     Mr. Myers was a stalwart, upstanding citizen, who probably had known as many residents of the lower half of this county as anyone of his time. He was respected and esteemed by all and genuinely loved by all generations of his family and the close neighbors in the various communities in which he had lived.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 13, 1939, page one (front page)
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]                                               Top of Page

---

Myers, Mack

     Mr. Mack Myers, formerly of Sandfork, but a resident of Cincinnati for several years died in that city Monday night, aged 32 years. He is survived by a wife.
     The remains arrived here Wednesday evening and were received by his cousin, Undertaker J. W. Myers. Burial was Thursday afternoon at Fairview church, Walnut township. Heart trouble is said to have been the cause of his death.
     He was a fine young man and had many friends in this county, who will be sorry to know of his untimely end.

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

---

Myers, Mary L.

    Mary L. Myers, 87, died peacefully in her sleep at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Marion General Hospital.
     She was born in Gallia County, on Oct. 14, 1917, the daughter of the late Pearl and Neva (Lemley) Amos. She graduated from Gallia Academy High School the class of 1936 in Gallipolis.
     She is survived by her husband, James C. Myers, whom she married on June 19, 1936; two daughters, Nancy Elizabeth (Larry) Hood of Gallia County, and Helen Patrice Myers of Christianburg, Va.; four sons, Richard Aaron (Polly) Myers, William Amos (Kay) Myers, James Allen (Anita) Myers, all of Alliance, Neb., and Michael A. (Mary) Myers of Marion. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Also, six half-sisters and two half-brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.
     Private services for the immediate family will be held at a later date in Gallia County.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Gallipolis, Ohio, March 22, 2005
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]                                                   Top of Page

---

Myers, Philena (Fox)

MRS. MYERS DEAD
     Mrs. Philena Myers passed away at her home on Greasy Ridge, Wednesday morning, July 15, 1914, aged 77 years. Her death was caused by a stroke of paralysis. The funeral services were conducted Thursday morning at the Fairview church, interment being made in (the) church cemetery by undertaker Myers. The deceased is survived by twelve children and about 50 grandchildren, among the latter being C. C. Myers of Gallipolis. Mrs. Myers was a splendid woman and her death will be regretted by her numerous friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday, July 23, 1914, page one
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]

The date of death given in this news account does not match the date given on the death certificate.

---

Myers, Sarah E.

Obituary
     Sarah E. Myers, daughter of Joshua and Rachel A. Lewis, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, October 19, 1872. Departed this life in Columbus, Ohio, October 9, 1923, at the age of 50 years, 11 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage to Wm. P. Myers, September 25, 1892. To this union were born two sons, the first dying in infancey, and Clarence C. of Columbus, Ohio, in whose home she spent the last days of her life. Another member of her family, Reba Frances Lewis, was taken into the home in early infancy and was as dear as her very own. Her little granddaughter, Marjorie Jean, was also very dear to her.
     The husband, mother, son and wife, granddaughter, Reba, two brothers, John F. Lewis of Columbus, Ohio and William A. Lewis of Rio Grande, Ohio, one sister, Mrs. James Barton, Jackson, Ohio, many other relatives and a host of friends are left to mourn her loss. The father, one sister, Mrs. Anna Iron, and one brother, Lemuel C. Lewis preceded her in death.
     At the age of sixteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour, in whom her faith never faltered. She united with the Liberty Christian Church, of which church she remained a member until her death. After removing to Rio Grande, where she spent the last twenty years of her life, she was a faithful attendant at Calvary Baptist Church while her health permited.
     Her condition had been vey serious for several months, medical science being unable to cope with her disease. Death came rather suddenly, following a stroke of apoplexy. She bore her suffering patiently and uncomplainingly. No sacrifice or labor was too great that the children might receive an education.
She was a faithful Christian, a helpful wife and a loving mother. She delighted in doing good and helping others. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."

"Sleep soft beloved, we sometimes say,   But have no charm to drive away   Dull care that through the eyelids creep;   But never more shall pain her slumber break   When He giveth His beloved sleep."

[Note: Buried Calvary Baptist Cemetery]

Gallipolis paper
October 9, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

---

Myers, Stella Jane Brumfield

MRS. S. MYERS, 56, MOTHER OF SEVEN DIED HERE SUNDAY
     Mrs. Stella Jane Brumfield, 56, wife of Stephen Myers of Lecta, died at 1:30 Sunday morning at the Bessie Higgins Rest Home here. She had been ill about two months and was brought here about three weeks ago. Death resulted from a brain abscess, it was said.
     Mrs. Myers was born in Lawrence county and was a daughter of George and Mary Dobbins Brumfield.
Surviving besides the husband are these children: Harley and Harry Myers, Lecta; Ezra Myers, Circleville; Clarence, Crown City; Marjorie, London; Daisy, S. Charleston, (Ohio); Claire, Greasy Ridge. There are four brothers; Floyd, Luther and Clarence Myers*, all of Los Angeles, and Sheridan of Lecta.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Jennings Cremeens at Okey at 2 o'clock Tuesday. Burial there by O. E. Elliott.

Unknown publication and date
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]

*The article lists the last name of her brothers as Myers. This must be an error as Stella was a Brumfield by birth. Her brothers' last name must be Brumfield. She was born 14 February 1884 & died 09 June 1940.

---

Myers, Stephen Dallas

S.D. MYERS, 82, RETIRED FARMER, DIES
     Stephen Dallas Myers, 82, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Walnut Twp., died at 7;15 P.M. Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. George Dillon, near Lecta.
     His death followed a long illness. Mr. Myers was born in Walnut Twp., Aug. 5, 1880, son of the late Christopher C. and Philena Fox Myers. He was the last of 14 children. His marriage was to the former Stella Brumfield who preceded him in death June 9, 1940.
     Survivors are the four sons and three daughters. Harley and Harry Myers, both of Lecta, Ezra Myers of Circleville, Clarence Myers of Gallipolis, Mrs. Everett (Marjorie) Beekman of London, Mrs. Glenn (Daisy) Seymour of Mechanicsburg and Mrs. George (Clarice) Dillon of Lecta. There are 24 (?) grandchildren and 38 grandchildren.
     Services will be held at 2 P.M. Wednesday at Okey Chapel. Rev. Orville Carrica will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt - Elliott - Sanders Funeral Home. Friends may call at the Dillon home near Lecta on Tuesday and until noon Wednesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, June 17, 1963
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]                                                   Top of Page

---

Myers, Virgina E.

Miss V. E. Myers, Coal Dealer Died This Morning In Lupton Home
Native And Lifelong And Well-Known Gallipolitan
     Miss Virginia E. Myers, 86, who had been in the coal business here for half a century, died shortly before 8 o’clock this morning at the home of Dr. Ella G. Lupton.
     Miss Myers had been ill a week and yesterday was removed from her own home on Second Avenue to the Lupton home where she could have better care.
     Until her last illness, Miss Myers was probably the most active woman of her years hereabouts. No other Gallipolis woman had been in business so long. For a period of years before the turn of the century and for some years thereafter, she was the leading dancing teacher here. Year after year she had large classes which met in what is now the Masonic building and in what used to be the Shover building and in the Aleshire building. For another period, she operated coal mines in the Cheshire field, in addition to carrying on a retail coal business here.
     Because of her activities over so long a period and her lifelong residence here, she was known to thousands of Gallia County folk.
     Miss Myers was born here in May, 1860, one of eight children of James and Christy Ann Walker Myers and was the last survivor of her generation of the family. Nearest surviving relatives are a nephew, Archie Williams, formerly if not now living in Atlanta, and three nieces, two of whom are remembered here as Flo and Nettie Persinger, both married and living in Texas.
     Miss Myers was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
     Funeral arrangements will not be completed until some of the relatives are heard from. The body was taken to the mortuary of G. J. Wetherholt & Sons.

Gallipolis Tribune
1946
Transcribed by Lew Casey                                                                            Top of Page

---

Myers, William Pendelton

Pen Myers Death Saddens Community Of Rio Grande
Funeral Rites Sunday
     The residents of the village of Rio Grande, old and young, students of the college and the children were saddened a like when the word went out through the village; Pen Myers had passed away.
     William Pendelton Myers had lived in the village since 1904 when he moved from Ohio Township to make his home in Rio Grande. For all these years his kind smile, cheerful greeting and earnest Christian spirit had endeared him to all alike.
     He was born in Ohio Township, Gallia County, in 1868. The son of Robert C. and Frances Day Myers. He was married to Sarah E. Lewis, Sept. 1892. To this union two sons were born. One died in infancy. The other son, Dr. C.C. Myers, is a surgeon in the United States Navy with the rank of Captain. He is at present stationed at Washington, D.C..

Last of Five Children
     Mr. Myers's first wife died in 1923. In November, 1928, he married Mrs. Lavada Thornton Clark, who survives him. He was the last of a family of five children. He was the only son of the family. Four sisters preceded him in death. The sisters were: Eliza Myers Davis, Janie Myers Houck, Louella Myers Lewis and Ola Myers Lewis. When his sister, Louella, died she left a little girl, Reba, whom he took and reared as his very own. Reba died in 1931.
     Mr. Myers had been in poor health for the last few years and seriously ill for the last six months. His devoted wife gave herself unsparingly to his care and everything that care and medical attention could accomplish was used in his behalf. He passed away at 11 a.m. Friday.
     The funeral will be held in the Rio Grande Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, with Rev. H.L. McDaniel, of the Methodist Church in charge assisted by Rev. Harold Hammer of the Baptist Church.

[Note: Stone...Calvary Baptist 1868-1946. Death Certificate..born Feb. 17, 1868; died June 28 1946; 78 years, 4 months and 11 days of age.]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                              

---

Myers, Willie Martin

MRS. MYERS, 75, CLAIMED EARLY TODAY
     Willie Myers, 75, wife of Carl Myers died this morning in the Holzer Medical Center where she had been a patient several weeks.
     Mrs. Myers, daughter of William H. Martin and Ella Belle Hill Martin, was born in Gallipolis on May 30, 1893.
     She is survived by her husband, Carl, one brother J. E. Martin, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania., and one sister, Hallie Miller, Gallipolis. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tharon, who was killed in an auto accident in 1937.
     Mrs. Myers was a member of the United Presbyterian Church.
Services will be Sunday at 2 P.M. at the McCoy Wetherholt Funeral home. The Rev. Glen R. Hueholt will officiate with burial to take place in Mound Hill Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the cancer fund.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 20, 1969, page 1
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]

---