gallia county newspaper obituaries
The following obituaries are from the files of various Gallia County Newspapers and other publications. They are listed below in alphabetical order of the surname.
Cohen, Sophie
Death Of Mrs. Sophie Cohen
Mrs. Sophie Cohen, of Pt. Pleasant, making her home for sometime back with W.W. Fisher on Mill Creek, died Friday evening at 11 o'clock.
She was past 84 years old. Her funeral services will be conducted at the M.E. Church tomorrow by Rev. J.W. Dillon at 10 o'clock a.m., her burial following by Hayward & Son at Chester, Meigs, County, at her request.
She was a sister of Hiram Fisher, father of Mr. Fisher at whose home she died and the mother-in-law of Mr. J. J. Cadot, at whose home she lived for many years. Mrs. Baptiste Gilmore of Pt. Pleasant is also a daughter.
She had been devoted member of the M.E. Church for long years back and was one of the kindest old ladies in the land. She had never recovered from the run-away of last summer to which she was badly hurt. Peace be with her evermore.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday Evening, Dec. 23, 1895
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
DIED - near Gallipolis, of Diptheria, on the 2nd of August, Cle. Cole, aged three years, one month, and twenty-seven days. It becomes our sad and painful duty to report the death of little Cle. Angels have borne her upward to the presence of Him who blessed little children, and said, "of such is the kingdom of heaven."
. . . Yes, little Cle was an angel on earth; now she is an angel in Heaven...
[Note: Name is spelled Cleo Cole on cemetery stone in Clay Chapel Cemetery in Clay Twp.]
The Gallipolis Journal
August 14, 1862
Transcribed by Eva Swain Hughes
Cole, Dorcas
Aunt Dorcas Dead
Mr. A.F. Lasley is in receipt of the news of the death of Aunt Dorcas Cole at Minneapolis. She was nearly 90 years old and the widow of the late Atchinson
Cole, at one time Superintendent of the Infirmary, and adopted mother of Horace Newport Cole.
[Note: Stepson went through life as Horace Greeley Newport.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 14,1901
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Cole, Eliza
COLE - July 8th, 1867, at the residence of her son-in-law, John Morton, of Clay township, in the eighty-fifth year of her age, Mrs. Eliza Cole, widow of Samuel Cole, late of Gallia county, Ohio, deceased.
Gallipolis Journal
25 July 1867
Transcribed by Eva Swain Hughes
Mr. Frank Cole, whose serious illness has been mentioned, died this Friday morning. He leaves a sister Mrs. Lasley of this city. We have no particulars at this writing, but will have later. Mr. Cole was a good citizen and leaves a wife and several children.
[Note: See W. F. Cole obit]
Daily Tribune
Friday, Nov 27, 1903
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Cole, W. F.
Funeral Services
The funeral services of the late W. F. Cole, of Clay township, will be conducted on the 29th at 10 a.m., by Rev. Mr. Griffith,the interment following at Clay Chapel by Hayward & Son. Mr. Cole left a wife and three daughters, one single at home and two married at Huntington and two sons out West, also one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Lasley of this city, she being the last one of the older Cole family. Mr. Cole was a good citizen with many friends and was 76 years old at time of death.
[Note: See Frank Cole obit]
Daily Tribune
Nov 28, 1903
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Death of Mrs. Mary A. Cole
Last Saturday Morning at the Advanced Age of 93 Years
Funeral Was Held Tuesday
Mrs. Mary Allison Cole, widow of the late Samuel Cole, died at her home on Spruce Street, Saturday morning, January 8th, at the age of 93 years. She was born at the mouth of Raccoon creek, this county and was the daughter of Nehemiah and Mary Davis, her father dying in 1854 and her mother in 1882. She lived on the farm until 1854 when she moved to this city where she has since resided with her daughter, Silicia. She had not been in her usual health for some time and her death was not unexpected.
She was a good, kind, charitable, motherly Christian woman and was beloved by all who knew her. Mrs. Cole’s mother, Mary Davis, was born in Pittsburg in 1789, her father, Robt. Allison, moving to Marietta in 1790, and took command of the fort at that place and her mother lived in the fort from her 3d to her 10th year. She died in her 94th year, leaving at that time 9 children out of 12 that had been born to her and of whom Mrs. Cole was one.
Mrs. Cole became the mother of ten children. She had one son, Grasson, killed in the war and is survived by her son, Capt. Reese Cole, of Marietta; Mr. T. S. Cole, of Lancaster; Mrs. Warner Safford and perhaps others.
The funeral services were held at her late home by Rev. A. P. Cherrington, interment following at the side of her husband in the Pine street cemetery.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 14, 1910
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Death of Mrs. Frank Cole
Mrs. Frank Cole, of Raccoon Island, died Monday morning at three o’clock after a lingering illness. She was in her eighty-first year and was a lovable and highly respected lady and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She is survived by three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Samantha Cole, at home, Mrs. Ed Bell and Mrs. Russell Williams, of Huntington, W. Va., and Mr. W. T. and J. T. Cole, of Lisbon, North Dakota.
The funeral service was held Tuesday morning at her late home conducted by Rev. Mr. Bobonet, of Clay Chapel.
[Note: Per Death Certificate was buried in Clay Chapel by Wetherholt. Feb. 18, 1830 - Dec. 11, 1911]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, December 12, 1911
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Cole, Thomas S.
IN MEMORY
Thomas S. Cole, son of Samuel and Mary Cole, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, August 10, 1845. His early life was spent near Gallipolis. On January 1, 1867, just fifty years ago, he was united in marriage with Mary Etta Eagle of Vinton, Ohio. To this union were born seven children, three of whom died in early youth.
Thirty-seven years ago he was baptized and received into the membership of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Crown City, Ohio. He departed this life January fourth, 1922, aged 76 years, 4 months and 25 days. His life was ever clean and upright and he leaves to all who knew him the legacy of a splendid Christian example.
Surviving to mourn his loss are his devoted wife, four children, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters.
The Gallia Times - Vinton News Notes
Thursday, January 19, 1922
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
William Cole Dies At Columbus Friday
William Cole, son of Samuel and Mary Cole, formerly of this city and last of ten children, died at Columbus Friday evening, according to word received here.
The body will arrive Tuesday on the noon train and will be taken immediately to Pine Street Cemetery where short services will be held. E. R. Wallace is in Columbus and will accompany the body here. Burial will be in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, September 9, 1929
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Mrs. Caroline Coleman, one of the oldest lady residents of this city, and widely known and respected for her man noble attributes of character, departed this life at about ten o'clock, last Saturday morning, at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane.
Mrs. Coleman was for so many years a prominent figure before our people that a brief outline of her history cannot but be interesting to our readers. She was the daughter of Commodore Samuel Swain and wife and was the seventh daughter among eight sisters and four brothers. She was born on the Island of Nantucket, Mass., her parents removing to Lawrence county, this State, in October, 1814, and from there to this place, the year following, where she has resided almost continually ever since.
She was married to Mr. S. H. Coleman November 22, 1832 in Teay's Valley, W.Va., where she was teaching school, at the residence of Mr. Charles Miller, father of Mr. J. H. Miller, now living at Five Mile, in the Kanawha Valley. By this union she became the mother of five children, two of whom, Mrs. Helen Cochrane and Mrs. Kate Williamson, of this city, survive her. Out of the eight sisters and four brothers, only a sister, Mrs. Susan Baxter, who will reach her 83d year next March, survives her.
In 1852, Mr. Coleman, her husband, moved to Ironton and opened the Ironton House, and died there April 27, 1853. The family returned here soon after his death and have resided here without interruption ever since. Mr. Coleman was elected Sheriff of Gallia county in 1834, from Raccoon township, being a member of the old Ridgeway family at the time. He was a saddler by trade, but for many years was proprietor of the Our House on Front street, that in its day was the leading hostelrie of this section. In this connection he and Mrs. Coleman made a wide and favorable acquaintance and are not yet forgotten by many old residents of towns and cities all over the State. After the family returned from Ironton following Mr. Coleman's death, Mrs. Coleman opened a boarding house which has been the home and abiding place of many of the old residents, of this city, during their lives, among them being the editor of the Journal, to whom she was ever a warm friend and mother and who will miss her with the same grief and sorrow as nearer members of her household.
Mrs. Coleman was a woman of more than ordinary ability, taking great interest in the political and important affairs of her country which she patriotically revered. Her memory was excellent and was the means of making her always interesting company to both old and young, the wise and the uninformed. She was eminently charitable and no person was ever turned unfed or unclothed from her door if these necessities were required. Besides her own family she raised three children who were not her own among them Mr. Wm. Ferguson, now with Capt. John M. Alexander, who looked upon her as a mother, and whom Mrs. Coleman had great affection for. During the war for the Union, Mrs. Coleman's heart, as ever, was found to be in the right place, and went out in great sympathy and enthusiasm for those who enlisted in their country's cause, and many were her deeds of kindness to them, for which she will never be forgotten in this world nor in the next. She was very industrious, economical and discreet and had accumulated considerable property. Being a Quakeress by faith, she possessed in a marked degree all of those respected virtues pertaining to that sect. For the last twenty years she has not kept house, but made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Robt. Cochrane. For fifteen years, she has been to a greater or less extent an invalid, and during the whole of that time has received every filial devotion due an idolized mother from an affectionate family.
About three weeks ago, she began to succumb rapidly to the demands of age, but did not take to her bed until the first of last week. Her death was painless and she passed away in sleep, being fully conscious at six o'clock on the morning of her death and dropping to sleep awakened in another, happier and more enduring world. She passed her 80th mile-stone Oct. 10, 1888, and went to her Creator full of years and with a well spent life to receive the reward of a Saviour's love. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Moncure, at St. Peters Episcopal Church at 3:30 p.m., Monday, in the presence of a large and sympathizing congregation, after which her remains were laid away by Hayward & Sons, in the old cemetery by the side of her husband. May she ever be remembered in kindness by those who knew her.
Gallipolis Journal
12 January 1889
Submitted by Eve Hughes Top of Page
Coleman, Dorothy F. [Wright]
CHESHIRE, OHIO - Dorothy F. Coleman, 87, of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. She was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Gallia County, daughter of the late Berkley and Ethel Morrow Wright. Dorothy married George F. Coleman and he preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 1987.
She was a 1948 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, and a former Kyger Creek Band Booster, serving as president and was a member of Addison Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed her church family, GAHS football and singing in the Mason County Choir and in quartets.
Surviving are her sons Mark A. Coleman, of Cheshire, and Bruce W. (Sue) Coleman, of Proctorville; a daughter, Carol Frances (Gregory) Snipes, of Belpre; and one brother, Robert (Claudia) Wright, of Florida. In addition to her parents and husband, George, Dorothy was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed Wright and Allen Wright; and a sister, Faye Lambert.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, at Addison Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Barcus and Pastor Jack Parsons officiating. Burial will follow in Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the church between 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
VINTON - John L. Coleman, 80, died Thursday night at his home in Huntington Twp. He was born in Pike County, Ky., a son of Miles and Sarah Damron Coleman. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. Mr. Coleman moved to Gallia County 23 years ago.
Surviving are his wife, Maude Swiney Coleman; three sons, Bethel of Albany; Robert W. , at home; and James of Porter; five daughters, Mrs. Bessie Hackett and Mrs. Frances McDonald, both of Cleveland; Mrs. Esta Hopkins, Pikeville, Ky.; Mrs. Jessie Petrie, Vinton Route 2; and Mrs. Wanda Thacker, Shelbyanna, Ky.; 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Thorne, Pound, Va. and Mrs. Mahala Miller, Pikeville, Ky.
Services will be Sunday, 11 a.m. , at the family home, with the Rev. Anthony Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Friends may call at the family home after 7 p.m. Friday.
Athens Messenger
Friday, June 23, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Mrs. Thomas Coleman Dead
Mrs. Mary Coleman, wife of Mr. Thomas Coleman, died at their home at Nitro, W. Va., Wednesday night, April 8, aged 62 years. She had been ill with cancer for four months. Funeral services were held at Paint Creek Baptist church by Rev. Bass Sunday afternoon, burial bollowing [sic] at Pine Street cemetery.
Beside her husband Mrs. Coleman leaves one son, Walter, and many other relatives and friends.
[According to her death certificate available at wvculture.org, she was born October 9, 1862, in Ohio to Callhill and Eliza Smith Minis.]
Gallia Times
Thursday, April 16, 1925
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
COLUMBUS - Miss Nancy Coleman, 67, of Columbus, died Saturday morning in the Monteray Nursing Home in Columbus. Born in Pike County, she was a daughter of the late Ruben and Nancy Coleman. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Surviving are two brothers, Lewis of Ranson, Ky., and Joe of Vinton; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Dotson, Mrs. Marjorie Dotson, and Mrs. Mella Dotson, all of Coleman, Ky., Mrs. Remey Blair of Williamson, and Della Smith, of Vinton.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton. Burial will be in Tabor Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening.
Athens Sunday Messenger
September 8, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Robert Coleman Dead
Well Known Gallia County Man Passes
The Huntington Dispatch says:
Robert Coleman, 74 years old, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James R. Bloss, in Lincoln Place. He had been ill but three days, death resulting from gastric ulcer.
Mr. Coleman was in early years a decorator. He was born Jan. 11, 1843 at Kingston, NY. Learning his trade in the Brewster Factory in New York, he achieved an excellent reputation as a decorator of ability. Personally Mr. Coleman was a kind, reserved gentleman of the old school and was loved and admired by friends and relatives.
Mrs. Florence Coleman, the widow, with two daughters, Mrs. Garnettte Bloss, wife of Dr. J.R. Bloss of this city and Mrs. H. Devereaux of San Francisco survive.
The home of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Coleman was in Cheshire, Ohio, where he will be buried Monday.
The last charter member of the Masons of Cheshire Lodge, Mr. Coleman was the recipient of many honors in a fraternal way.
Many friends and those with whom Mr. Coleman had been associated in social and business affairs tendered expressions of heartfelt sympathy to the family yesterday on learning of his death. He had been in ill health for several weeks, but within the three days preceding death his conditions rapidly became serious.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, Feb. 24, 1917
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
ROBERT COLEMAN
Dies in Huntington, After Brief Illness--A Splendid Man
Robert Coleman, 74 years old, a resident of Cheshire died last Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James R. Bloss in Lincoln Place, Huntington, WV. He had been ill but three days, death resulting from gastric ulcer.
Many expressions of keen regret were heard here when the sad news came. He was well known here and was most highly esteemed. He was a man of splendid character--honorable, upright, courteous, effable, companionable.
While he maintained his residence in Cheshire and Mrs. Coleman remained there, he spent most of his time in recent years in Huntington, where he was employed. He was a carriage maker at Cheshire for years and was a mechanic of skill.
Mr. Coleman was born Jan. 11, 1843 at Kingston, NY.
Mrs. Florence Coleman, the widow, with two daughters, Mrs. Garnette Bloss, wife of Dr. J.R. Bloss of Huntington and Mrs. H. Deveraux of San Francisco survive.
He was the last charter member of the Masonic Lodge at Cheshire and was the recipient of many fraternal honors.
The body was taken to Cheshire and the funeral services were held there at 11 o'clock Monday under Masonic auspices, Rev. A.J. Wilder officiated. Burial At Gravel Hill.
[Note: wife, Florence Coleman, born Dec. 1, 1849; died Nov. 7, 1937 Cheshire Township, Gallia County. She was the daughter of Amosa Vangilder and Elizabeth Chappelle. She is buried at Gravel Hill.]
Galipolis Paper
March 1, 1917
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Coleman, S. H.
DIED - in this town, on yesterday morning, of consumption, Mr. S. H. Coleman, formerly a well-known landlord of Gallipolis, and for the past year landlord of the Ironton House, in his 51st year. (From the Ironton Register) The remains were brought to this place and interred.
The Gallipolis Journal
May 5, 1853
Transcribed by Eva Swain Hughes
Thomas Coleman Dies At Athens Hospital
Burial Here Sunday
Thomas Coleman, a well known colored resident, died Thursday at the Athens State Hospital, after an illness of several months, at the age of 72 years. His wife and son preceded him in death several years ago. He leaves two brothers, Joseph of Columbus and John of Chicago and several nieces and nephews.
The body may be viewed at any time Saturday afternoon at this late home on Third ave., occupied by his nephew, Andrew Jones. The funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Paint Creek Baptist Church by Rev. O. P. Wright and the Mutual Aid Society. Interment will be in Pine Street cemetery by Geo. J. Wetherholt and Sons.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, October 5, 1934
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Death of Walter Coleman
Walter Coleman, son of Thos. Coleman, died Monday at Nitro, W. Va., after only a couple days illness at the age of 41. He leaves to mourn his loss his father, several relatives and a host of friends, his mother having preceded him in death some time ago.
The body will arrive at Kanauga Wednesday at one o’clock and be taken direct to Paint Creek church where services will be held at 2 o’clock by Rev. Freeman, and the Knights of Pythias of which he was a member. Burial at Pine Street cemetery by W. N. Hayward.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, May 11, 1926
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Collins, Bessie L. [Summerfield]
Mrs. Bessie L. Collins, 77, a resident of 238 Fourth Ave., died at 7:10 a.m. today. She was the widow of Roy Collins, a Spanish-American War veteran who was long employed in the Bell-Shaw mill.
She was the daughter of the late Henry L. and Cynthia Collate Summerfield. He[r] birth was on July 27, 1884 at Charleston, W. Va.
Surviving daughters are Mrs. Oliver Lawson of Columbus, Mrs. Frank Roudebush of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Walter Evans, Jr. of Hooperston, Ill. There are 12 grand and 23 great – grandchildren.
Three sisters and a brother who survive are Mrs. Minnie Barrows, Mrs. Katherine Fisher, and William Summerfield, all of Charleston, and Mrs. Shirley Fish of Columbus.
Mrs. Collins was a member of the Church of God, Garfield Ave. and Royal Neighbors.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the late home with Rev. Cecil Mayle, and Rev. Labman Houck of Wilmington officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home. Friends may call at the home after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Unknown Newspaper
Tuesday December 19, 1961
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
R. J. Collins Dies Tuesday
Roy James Collins, 79, Spanish American War Veteran, died at his home at 238 Fourth Ave. at 6:15 Tuesday evening after an illness of several months.
Mr. Collins was a lay minister of the First Church of God and served as chaplain for the John P. Edwards Camp No. 119, United Spanish War Veterans and was a corporal in Co. L., 2nd Regiment of West Virginia during the war. Mr. Collins was born June 2, 1875 at Buffalo, W. Va. He was the son of the late Honorable James H. and Louisa McNealy Collins.
Before coming to Gallipolis, he taught school in the Putnam county schools of West Virginia. In 1905 he was united in marriage with Bessie L. Summerfield, who survives him with these three daughters: Mrs. Alvin Lawson of Columbus, Mrs. Frank Roudabush of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Walter Evans, Jr., of Hoopeston, Ill., 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One brother, William Collins, of Pt. Pleasant, also survives. A son, Lewis, preceded him in death in 1918, also four children by a previous marriage.
Mr. Collins was a flour miller and worked for a number of years at the Bell and Shaw Mill until 1932.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of God by Rev. H. M. Smith and Rev. Stanley Hoelle. Interment will follow in Mound Hill cemetery by the Wetherholt Funeral Home. Military services will be held at the grave by the American Legion. Friends may call at the late home at 238 Fourth Ave.. after noon Thursday until the hour of the services.
[Note: Cpl. Co. L 2 Regt. W. Va. Inf. Sp. Amer. War]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, July 21, 1954
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Bethany Ann Thomas Collver, age 34, of Galloway, went home to be with her Lord on December 2, 1996.
Beth is survived by her husband, Jim, and a daughter, Megan; also survived by parents, Pat and Dan Thomas of Gallipolis; a sister, Kelli (Terry) May of Gallipolis; and a brother, Scott of Columbus; two nephews, Justin and Todd May; and a niece, Teresa May.
Beth graduated from Gallia Academy high School in 1980 and from Ohio State University in 1984 with a degree in social work. She has been instrumental working with the pro-life movement and International Friendships Inc., through her church affiliation. She belongs to the Northwest Assembly of God.
Her homegoing will be celebrated Friday, December 6, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Northwest Assembly of God Church, 7055 Avery Road, Dublin.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 1996 in the Tidd Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich Street, Hilliard. Internment[sic] will be in the Tyn Rhos Cemetery, Tyn Rhos Road, Rio Grande, at 3 p.m. Friday, December 6, 1996.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
December 4, 1996
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards Top of Page
Emmett, the youngest son of Mrs. Eliza Colwell, died at his home here Saturday morning Jan., 5th of consumption age about 20 yrs. He had been in poor health for the past year and although it was known that he could not recover, his death came as a shock to the entire community. He was a kind-hearted, quiet, industrious young man.
He leaves to mourn their loss a mother, three brothers, Caleb, James and Emory at home and sisters, Mrs. Alva Houck of Mercerville, Mrs. Lemma Raynor of Rio Grande and Mrs. Will Campbell who resides here. His funeral was conducted by Rev. E. L. Sheets, burial by undertaker Trobridge at the Swindler cemtery, near Yoho.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan 11, 1907
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Colwell, Isaac Milton
Prominent Meigs County Farmer Died Last Friday--Burial Sunday
Isaac Milton Colwell well known In this county and one of the leading
farmers of Meigs county died suddenly at his residence last Friday morning
from an attack of heart trouble. He had been in a serious condition for
some time and unable to undergo any exertion. He was born in Morgan
township this county and was 53 years, 5 months and 7 days old. He was a
good man, well liked and very hospitable.
He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Lestine Heacook and by two brothers
John M. Of Meigs county and N. B. Of the County Auditor's office this city
and by two sisters Mrs. Mary Miller and Mrs. Sylvia Lawrence.
The funeral services were held at the family residence Sunday forenoon,
conducted by Rev. Farrar of Bidwell and were largely attended. Burial at Point Pleasant Cemetery by Butler of Vinton.
Gallipolis Journal
Wednesdan, September 13, 1911
Transcribed and submitted by Teresa Herrmann
Columbus, Ohio Top of Page
Colwell, Milton
Death of Mr. Colwell
Mr. Nick Colwell of the Auditor's Office, was called this morning out to Morgan Township, by the sudden death of his invalid brother, Milton, who had eaten his breakfast in his usual health, got up from the table, sat down in a chair and toppled over dead. He lived just over the Morgan Township line in Meigs County.
He is survived by his wife, a sister Mrs. Lafayette Gastom, but no children and we believe had brothers beside Mr. Nicholas Colwell and some sisters but they are unknown to us. He is said to have been a large land owner and quite wealthy and was about 50 years old and a very fine man.
[Note: b. 4/1/1858 d. 9/8/1911 from death record]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 18, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
At 4 A.M. Monday Oslo Colwell, resident of this place and son of A. C. Colwell, died at his grandparents near Vinton. Oslo has been ailing for some time but got better and went to visit his grandparents where he took suddenly worse. Everything that medical aid or loving hands could do was done, but to no avail. God in his wonderful mercy saw fit to take him, so we must submit. The bereft family has our sympathy in this their first but most bitter sorrow.
[Note: 4/18/1893 - 3/21/1910 s/o Alonzo C. & Mary M. Colwell - Buried in Miller Cemt.
Gallia Co. per death cert.]
Gallipolis Journal
Vanceton News Notes
Wednesday, March 23, 1910
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Combs, James Seth
Died
Combs---In this city, May 11th, J. Seth Combs, age 47 years. The deceased was born in Delaware county, N. Y. and came to this county in 1859 where he married. He had been a resident of this city since 1861. For many years he suffered much from rheumatism. He was a kind husband and father and an honest, upright citizen.
[Note: From stone. James Seth Combs. B--April 10, 1826 D--May 11, 1874, Buried Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis Twp. Unit: Field & Staff, Surgeon]
Gallipolis Journal
May 21, 1874
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page
Combs, Jos. S.
Died, at the residence of his son in Hamden, Delaware Co. N.Y., March 21st, 1864, at 11 o'clock A.M., of Paralysis, Mr. Jos. S. Combs in the 71st year of his age, late P.M. of Thurman, Gallia co. Ohio.
The Gallipolis Journal
May 5, 1864
Transcribed by Eva Swain Hughes
Alma Comer, 91, Gallipolis, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 in the Holzer Senior Care Center.
Born Sept. 15, 1905 in Calhoun County, W. Va., daughter of the late Henry and Jane Ray Metheney, she was a seamstress for Thomas Clothiers, Bernadine's and Darnbrough's.
She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Orville Postalwaite; her second husband, Thomas A. Comer; three brothers, Denver Metheney, Whirley Metheney and Addie Metheney; and a sister Edna Cash.
Surviving are two daughters, Donnie (Robert) France and Patricia (Bill) Saunders, both of Gallipolis; a son, Tom (Ruth) Comer of Gallipolis; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, two sisters, Myrtle Clagg and Jane George, both of Florida, and two brothers, Cread Metheney of Grove City, and Bill Metheney of Florida.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Gallia Baptist Cemetery, with Pastor David Hogg officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by the Willis Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Memorial Fund of Grace United Methodist Church.
Gallipolis paper
1997
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Comer, Anna [Lee]
Anna Comer Dies Saturday
Mrs. Anna Comer, 81, who suffered a stroke some 18 months ago and whose condition has been critical since that time, passed quietly away at 11 p.m. Saturday at her home, 926 Second Ave. Although she had been a semi-invalid for the past fifteen years, Mrs. Comer had had the constant care and the tender devotion of her daughter, Miss Bessie Comer, with whom she made her home throughout her many years of affliction.
Born at Gallia on July 31, 1870, Mrs. Comer is one of the last surviving members of the 10 children born to Perry and Elizabeth Cotton Lee of Gallia. On June 17, 1890, she was united in marriage to Warren Comer, a well known lumberman in Gallia and Lawrence Counties. They lived at Waterloo for several years later moving to Ironton where they lived for several years before moving to Gallipolis in 1921 and where Mr. Comer passed away on May 1, 1923. Nine children were born to this union, six of whom survive.
Surviving are five sons, Thomas and Thurman of Gallipolis, Theodore and Thornton of Ironton, and Thirl of Vinton and one daughter, Miss Bessie, at home. One son, Thurston, died at the age of 23, a daughter, Lula died at the age of 23, and another daughter, Myrtle, at the age of 18 months.
Mrs. Comer, whose nature was kind and gentle, was beloved by all who knew her. She was deeply devoted to her family and seemed happiest when surrounded by her devoted daughter and stalwart sons and their families. Her love and devotion to them was reflected in their faithfulness to her, to the end. She had a deep religious conviction and when able was a regular attendant at the Church of God.
In addition to the children named above, she is survived by a brother, John Lee of Jackson, 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Souder Baptist Church near Gallia at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. H. M. Smith, pastor of the Church of God officiating. Burial will be made in the Souders Cemetery by the Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton. The body will remain at the late home where friends may call until one hour before the funeral.
Pallbearers selected are six grandsons of the decedent. They are Carl, Cecil, James, Junior, Warren and Rudolph Comer.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, September 17, 1951
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Comer, Charles R. and Gail [Bradbury]
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Comer Instantly Killed Thursday Near Huntington
Well Known Former Residents Here Buried Saturday At Gravel Hill
Struck by a fast train crossing the Norfolk and Western railroad tracks near Kenova, W. Va., shortly after three o'clock Thursday afternoon, an automobile carrying Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Comer was completely demolished and both occupants were instantly killed. The train was stopped and both bodies were carried on it to Huntington.
Mr. and Mrs. Comer, who lived in Huntington, were driving to the home of a relative, Fred B. Ashworth, and family, on Sandy River, to spend the evening and were within sight of the house when the fast train bore down on them. Their identity was not established until Mr. Ashworth arrived on the scene and viewed the bodies.
Word of their tragic end was received here with horror by many relatives and friends, and several of the former hastened to Huntington. Both Mr. and Mrs. Comer were former residents here and the latter was a native of this county. Before her marriage on June 15, 1910, Mrs. Comer was Miss Gail Bradbury, daughter of the late William and Louise Belle Bradbury of Kyger.
Mr. Comer, 65, was a native of Shelby county. In early life he was a traveling salesman, later locating here as manager of the Gallipolis Foundry & Machine Co., successor to the former Enos & Hill plant. He was prominent in business, social and civic affairs, and when the machine plant burned removed to Huntington where he managed a furniture making establishment and took an active part in that city's affairs.
In June, 1924, Mr. Comer suffered a stroke of paralysis, and while recovering to some extent, he had since been a semi-invalid.
Mrs. Comer was a charming woman, well liked by all who knew her and active in social and philanthropic circles here and in Huntington. She was 52 years of age. She had served as regent of the Huntington chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and was prominent in women's club activities. Both she and her husband were members of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Huntington, and he a member of the Masonic lodge in Gallipolis.
Mr. Comer leaves two sisters, Miss Cora Comer and Mrs. Ida King, both of Cincinnati, and a brother, Edward Comer, of Pittsburgh. A niece, Mrs. Paterson, lives in Huntington.
Mrs. Comer is survived by three brothers, C. A. Bradbury of Kyger, Asa H. Bradbury of Middleport and W. Poe Bradbury of Gallipolis. All of them, accompanied by Cecil, Wymond, H. Bion Bradbury and Mrs. Poe Bradbury, went to Huntington immediately upon receipt of news of the tragedy.
Brief funeral services were held at the Comer residence in Huntington Saturday morning when the funeral cortege came to Cheshire where additional services were held in the Methodist church. W. Archibald Wallace, Reader of the Church of Christ in Huntington, officiated at both services. Pall bearers at Cheshire were Joe Moch, Fred Foster, Earl Mauck, Harry Maddy, Garfield Searles, Charles D. Hill, C. T. Robinson, Don Allen, Wymond, Bion, Wendell, Clyde and Perry Bradbury. Burial was made in the Bradbury lot in Gravel Hill cemetery.
A large attendance of relatives and friends marked the last rites for these two splendid people, united in death as they had been devoted and inseparable in life.
[Note: Dates from stone: Charlie R. 1869-1935; Gail B. 1881-1935.]
Gallipolis Tribune
January 24, 1935
Newspaper clipping found in the Simmerman files, Comer-Lee file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Compston, John
A Gallia County Man Killed
John Compston, formerly of this county, was killed in Huntington, Monday, by the accidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of his wife. They had been married only a short time. Mr. Compston was formerly a mail carrier between this city and Bush's Mill.
[Note: Buried in Providence Cemetery in Clay Township..per death record died April 3, 1893; 3 hours after being shot.]
Gallipolis Journal
April 1893
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Jim N. Compton, 69, 605 Fifth Ave. Gallipolis, died Tuesday, July 16, 1996 at his residence. Born Sept. 20, 1926 in Miami, Fla. son of the late John and Gertrude Snodgrass Compton, he was a retired boat captain for private yachts in the Miami area and was a former ironworker. A World War ll veteran having served in the U.S. Coast Guard, he was a member of the North American Fisherman's Association.
Surviving are a daughter, Deborah L. Compton of Gallipolis; a grandchild; a sister, Betty Paul of Live Oak, Fla, and his former wife, Pat Compton of Gallipolis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Landon in 1991.
Services will be 8p.m. Friday in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, with Father John Good officiating. Burial will be in Clay Chapel Cemetery, Clay Township. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are by Cremeens Funeral Chapel.
Compton, Patricia B. [Baker]
Patricia B. Compton went to live in God’s mansion on Thursday, August 21, 2008 after many years of illness.
Pat graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1946 and attended Grace United Methodist Church. She was a board member for the Gallia County Genealogical Society, OGS Chapter. She had a very good life working at the Gallia County Courthouse as a deputy clerk for the Probate and Juvenile Division for 28 years. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting before becoming very active in genealogy, which kept her extremely busy after retirement.
Patricia was born August 11, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Wayne A. Baker and Marita A. Young Baker.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter Michelle Landon and a former husband Capt. Jim Compton.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah of Gallipolis; a grandson, John David (Tina) Hantz of Roanoke Rapids, NC: great grandchildren Michael and Emily Hantz; a sister Marian Schoonover; a niece, Trisch (Terry) Schoonover- Rees; nephews, Walter F. (Jennifer) Schoonover, Jr. and Wayne W. (Deanna) Schoonover; special friends Bob Roach and his family, Vickie and Roscoe Browning: aunts, Adell Caldwell, Marguerite Cochrane and Ruth Trout; a cousin, Mary Margaret Willis; and several great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Pat’s ashes will be interred at Clay Chapel Cemetery alongside other members of her family. Willis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Transcribed by Marian Baker Schoonover
Comstock, Asa
Asa Comstock Died At Kanauga
Asa Comstock, aged 68 years, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 1923, at his home in Kanauga. Mr. Comstock had been in ill health for some time following an operation.
He is survived by his wife and the following children: Homer of Pt. Pleasant; Howard of Kanauga; Mrs. George Smith and Miss Edith Comstock of Cleveland.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Shafer at the home at 10 o'clock, standard time, Wednesday. Burial will follow at Mound Hill by George J. Wetherholt and Sons.
[Note: Acel]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 1923
Transcribed by F. K. Brown
Mrs. Comstock, 84, Dies At Kanauga
Mrs. Emma Jane Comstock passed away at her home in Kanauga at 1:30 Sunday morning after an extended illness. She was one of the outstanding women of her community and was in her 85th year.
Mrs. Comstock was a devoted member of the church from early girlhood on and taught a Sunday School class up until her last illness.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed until all the children have been heard from. But Rev. Julius Chandler will conduct the services at the Kanauga Methodist Church and interment will be made in Mound Hill by F. L. Stevers. The body will be removed to the home from the mortuary at 6 o'clock this evening.
Later: Funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday.
The three surviving children are Mrs. Edith Morrow and Mrs. Maude Smith, both of Texas and W. A. Comstock with whom she made her home. A sister, Mrs. Bessie Misner of Columbus and a brother, Alvah Graves of Harrisonville, also survive.
[Note: From tombstone 1859 - 1944]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, April 10, 1944
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Funeral Postponed
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Jane Comstock have been postponed for 24 hours. They will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday at the Kanauga Methodist Church, with Rev. Julius Chandler in charge. Burial in Mound Hill by F. L. Stevers.
[Note: Dec. 18, 1859 – April 9, 1944; Age 84 yrs. 3 mos. 21 days. She was the daughter of Conn & Martha Knapp Graves.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 4)
Tuesday, April 11, 1944
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron Top of Page
Mrs. Esther Hays Comstock, 72, of Kanauga, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse (Naomi) Brinker in Racine. Mrs. Comstock was born Feb. 26, 1904, the daughter of Lewis and Anna Belle Adams Sayre. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W. H. Comstock.
Surviving besides Mrs. Brinker are two brothers, Raymond Sayre of Roseville and Fred Sayre of Bowerstown, a sister, Mrs. Ura Morris of Racine, three grandchildren, Joann Wolfe, Joe Brinker and Ronnie Brinker, and three great-grandchildren, Eddie Wolfe, Benny Sue Wolfe and Joey Brinker. Mrs. Comstock was a member of the Antiquity Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Ewing Funeral Home with the Rev. Freeland Norris officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Friends may call at the funeral home any time after 6 this evening.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, September 22, 1976
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Howard Comstock, 52, Lifelong Invalid Dies At Home In Kanauga
Howard Comstock, who was fifty-two years old in January, died Friday morning about 5:30, at his home at Kanauga. Mr. Comstock was the son of Mrs. Emma Comstock and the late Asa [Acel] Comstock and had been an invalid all his life, an organic heart trouble developing about one week ago resulting in his death. He was never married.
In addition to his mother, with whom he had always lived, RM. Comstock is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George F. Smith and Mrs. B. L. Morrow, both of whom live in Texas,
the former at Dallas and the later at San Angelo and a brother, Homer Comstock, of Pt. Pleasant.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his late home in Kanauga by Rev. McMahan, pastor of the M. E. Church there. Interment will be in Mound Hill cemetery by A. E. Tope.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, March 30, 1934
Howard Comstock Dies At Kanauga
Funeral services for Howard Comstock, 52, who died Friday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. Emma Comstock, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family home. Rev. McMahan, pastor of the Kanauga M. E. Church will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery by A. E. Tope.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, March 31, 1934
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Kanauga Native Dies On Sunday
Mr. William H. Comstock, 77, of 121 River St., Kanauga, died Sunday from a heart attack. He was born December 24, 1883, son of the late Acel and Emma Comstock. He was a retired Marine engineer, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Methodist Church.
He is survived by the wife, Esther and seven daughters; Mrs. William G. Cheap, Ashland, Ky., Mrs. John Trasti, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Surande [Swande] Trasti, Lorain; Miss Ina [Iva] Comstock, Huntington, W. Va., Mrs. W. R. McGlothlin, Vinton, Miss Ethel Comstock, Gallipolis, Mrs. Betty Taylor, Crown City, one step-daughter, Mrs. Jesse Bunker [Brinker], two sisters, Mrs. George Smith, Dallas, Tex., Mrs. B. L. Morrow, San Angelo, Tex., 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday at 2 o’clock at the Ewing Funeral Home, Pomeroy. Burial was at the Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 5, 1961
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Condee, Anna Margurete [Smith]
Mrs. Webb Condee Dies In Huntington
Mrs. Webb Condee, a former resident of this city, died at her home in Huntington at 11 o’clock last night. She had been in poor health for a year and suffered a stroke of paralysis several months ago. She is survived by her husband and three daughters; Mrs. Fred Betz, Mrs. Helen Hoover and Miss Katherine Condee, all of Huntington.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church here at 2:30 Sunday with Rev. George Sagen in charge.
[Note: 5/27/1867 - 3/16/1932]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 17, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Sad Death
Mr. and Mrs. Webb Condee living at the corner of Pine and Second avenues, had the misfortune to lose at 5 o’clock Friday morning, April 6, 1906, their little two-year old son, Harley, with inflammation of the bowels.
Harley was the twin brother of his sister, Helen, who survives him. He had only been ill a week and was a bright, handsome little fellow, and his death must cause his parents great sorrow and they will have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
The funeral services will be conducted at the residence Saturday afternoon by Rev. Harry B. Lewis of Grace Church, the interment following at Mound Hill by Wetherholt.
[Note: February 29, 1904 – April 6, 1906; Age 2 yrs. 1 mo. 6 das.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 6, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Miss Condee Funeral Held
GALLIPOLIS - Funeral services for Miss Nora Condee, 56, well-known Gallipolis music teacher who died at Holzer Hospital Sunday, were held at the First Baptist Church at 3 p.m. this afternoon with the Rev. J. E. Hakes officiating. Burial was in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Miss Condee became ill Sunday while poking a grate fire at her residence, 1140 Second Ave., where she resided with her mother, Mrs. Asa Condee.
Miss Condee was a native of Leon, W. Va., attended the Marshall College School of Music and was widely known in Gallipolis music circles for a quarter of a century, having been an organist at the Baptist Church for 20 years. She was also a private music teacher. She is survived by her mother and by two brothers, Herman, of Kerr, and L. C. Condee, of Washington, D.C.
Athens Messenger
Tuesday, November 26, 1946
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
DIED
CONKLE - Cora, the oldest daughter of Joseph Conkle and wife, died at their home in Morgan Township, Gallia Co., Ohio, April 22, 1880, aged 21 years, 11 months and 22 days. Her disease was consumption, with which she lingered many months. In early youth she embraced Christ as her Savior and united with the Christain [sic] Church of Campaign, of which she remained a faithful and worthy member. Of even temperament and genial disposition she was a valued companion and friend. What wonder that the Angels were anxious for her coming. Home will miss her yet the abiding home will gain her. A kind father and mother will miss her, yet the father of infinite wealth will better endow her with eternal splendor. Brothers and sisters will miss her, but the door of her mansion ever swings open to those she loved. A church will miss her, but a better church has gained her. This world needs the good, but Heaven must have them. Her life, though short, was not lived in vain for her influence will ever live to bless and encourage those who knew her in life.
Her funeral services were held at the home, and were largely attended by sympathizing friends, who mourned for one so early taken from them. Sermon by Rev. W.J. Fulton, of Rio Grande O.
Com.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, May 7, 1889
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Mrs. Conkle Dies Wednesday
Mrs. James (Doris Jean) Conkle died Wednesday evening at her residence in Cheshire at the age of 42. She was born June 17, 1925, and was preceded in death by her father, Albert Rhodes.
She is survived by her husband, James; a son, Wayne Oxyer, Cheshire; one daughter, Mrs. James (Wanda) Russell, Wilkesville; her mother, Mrs. Laura Rhodes; one brother, John Rhodes, Vinton; two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Wills, Union City, N. J., and Mrs. Audrey Arnold, Charleston; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson, two grandsons, and two granddaughters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Lemley officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire. Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Friday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 20, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
W. R. Conley, 65, Succumbs Wednesday
William Russell Conley, 65, of Rt. 2 Gallipolis (Rt. 218 near Yellowtown) died suddenly of an apparent heart attack at his home around 1:15 p.m., Wednesday. He had been in failing health the past six years.
He was employed by the G & J Auto Parts for a number of years. He was last employed by the Willis Tire Co., before retiring six years ago.
Mr. Conley was born Oct. 27, 1902, in Boyd County, Ky., son of the late Arch and Mariam Womack Conley. He married Lillian Hart on Nov. 9, 1922. She survives, along with the following children:
Mrs. James (Cleora) Egner, Gallipolis; Bill Conley, Columbia, S. C.; M. Sgt. Donald Conley, in the U. S. Air Force stationed in the Philippines; Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Thomas, Cayce, S. C.; Mrs. James (Virginia) Swain, Gallipolis. One daughter, Jeanie, preceded him in death. Nine grandchildren survive.
Two brothers and one sister survive; John Conley, Gallipolis; Ernest Conley and Miss Bess Conley, both of Ashland, Ky. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Conley resided here 32 years. The family came to Gallipolis from Ashland, Ky. He was a member of the Church of God on Garfield Ave.
Funeral services will be announced by the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, April 25, 1968
Conley Rites Saturday, Name Pallbearers
Pallbearers were named today for Saturday’s 2 p.m. funeral of W. R. Conley, 65, who died Wednesday. They are: Raymond Willis, Jerry Martin, Homer Porter, Homer Lanier, James Thomas and Allen Baker.
Services will be conducted at the First Church of God on Garfield Ave., under the direction of Rev. Vernon Shafer and Rev. L. E. Foudy. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery.
The late Mr. Conley will lie in state at the church one hour prior to Saturday’s services. Friends may call between 7 and 9 this evening at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 26, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Connelley, Scott L.
Scott L. Connelley
Scott L. Connelley, 18, of Route 1, Gallipolis, died Sunday at Holzer Medical Center.
Born June 26, 1969 in Louisville, Ky., he was the son of Ray and Wanda J. Caudill Connelley, who survive.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gallipolis and graduated from Kyger Creek High School in 1987. He received the SVAC award in football in 1987. He was also a member of the Industrial Arts Club at Kyger Creek.
Additional survivors are a sister, Wyllie I. Connelly at home, grandparents Mildred Caudill of Salyersville, Ky., Mr. and Mrs. Betsey Connelly of Salyersville, Ky. ; special uncle and aunt, Bill and Louie Caudill of Gallipolis. He was preceded in death by a grandfather Brooklyn Caudill.
Services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Rev. Joseph Godwin officiating. Burial follows in Reynolds Addison Cemetery.
Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Tuesday, 6 to 9 up. me. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Todd Castor, Tommy Waugh, Jerry Dorset, Michael Tucker, Larry Bradley, Tim Gordon, Mike Saxon and John Carroll.
[Note: Died December 6, 1987. Buried Reynolds Addison Cemetery, Addison Township]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page
Conner, Fannie
Fannie Conner, a little 12 years old colored girl was burned to death at Gallipolis on Wednesday, July 26, by the explosion of a coal oil can which she was using in kindling a fire.
Athens Messenger
August 3, 1876
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
John “Zuke” Conner, former news boy, died today at the Infirmary.
[Note: 1876 – June 20, 1916; Age 40 yrs. He was single. His parents were Milligan & Maria Jones Connor. The burial was in Pine St. Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Tuesday, June 20, 1916
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Conner, Zach
CONNER-At the residence of his brother, M. Conner, in this city, after a lingering illness, Mr. Zach Conner, aged 23 years.
Gallipolis Journal
March 30, 1876
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Connolly, Bessie
Bessie Connolly, 65, of 1837 Chatham Ave., Gallipolis, died Saturday at Holzer Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 6, 1920 in East Bank, W.Va., to the late Oscar and Virginia Bland Buttrick.
Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Range of Athens; one brother, Thomas Buttrick of Gallipolis; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Connolly.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Miles Trout officiating. Burial in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Monday.
Gallipolis Tribune
Oct. 8, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Death of Geo. Conrad
Mr. Geo. Conrad, nephew and living with Mrs. Fannie Stone, in bad health for a long time, died Sunday morning from a complication of diseases. He was a cripple using crutches and worked at the furniture factory.
His funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Mrs. Stone’s by Rev. T. F. Garrett, the burial following at Pine Street cemetery by Hayward & Son. He joined the church two weeks ago, and is said to have been a good young man. He left two sisters living away off somewhere.
Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
Friday, June 8, 1900
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Cook, Charles Alexander
Charles A. Cook Dies At Kanauga
Charles Alexander Cook, aged 76, died at 11:30 last night at his home in Kanauga. He had suffered a stroke on Sunday. Mr. Cook was a native of Meigs County and not many years ago was employed as a watchman in Gallipolis.
Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Clark, whom he married in 1917; a son and daughter by a previous marriage, Walter Cook and Mrs. Maggie Diddle, both of Syracuse; two brothers, Frank Cook of Cincinnati and John of Pomeroy.
The body was removed to the mortuary of Butler-McCoy at Vinton. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Jennings Cremeens at the Addison Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Friday. Interment will be made in the cemetery there.
After 1 o’clock Thursday the decedent’s features may be viewed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Reynolds in Kanauga.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, December 16, 1942
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Cook, Delmar C. ‘Houdini’
GALLIPOLIS - Delmar Clyde “Houdini” Cook, 42, of Gallipolis, died Friday, February 19, 1999 at his residence. Born June 2, 1956 in Springfield, son of the late Ray C. Cook and Grace M. Flack Cook, he was a self-employed carpenter and painter.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ruth Lane Cook, a son, Jon (Shelia) Nibert of Point Pleasant, West Virginia; four stepsons, Scott Pollock of Gallipolis, Terry Pollock of Gallipolis, Mickey (Mandy) Pollock of Gallipolis, and Joseph Pollock of Gallipolis; a stepdaughter, Tyler Wilmoth, at home; two grandchildren, Adrian and Kyle Nibert, five step grandchildren; Dakota, Zia, Alicia Cole and Jacob Pollock; four sisters, Bertha (Charles) Eads of Gallipolis, Rosetta (Jimmy) Jenkins of Gallipolis, Dorothy Cook of Live Oak, Florida, and Luella (Dale) Hickey of Bozeman, Montana; three brothers, Ernest (Mary) Cook of Gallipolis, Nick (Sally) Cook of White Pigeon, Michigan, and Jerry Flack of Atlanta, Georgia; and special friends, Cheryl, Tiffany and Bubba Spencer of Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 1999 in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Maddy Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Monday, February 22, 1999. Pallbearers will be Scott Pollock, Terry Pollock, Mickey Pollock, Joe Pollock, Jon Nibert and Charles Shockey. Honorary pallbearers are Charlie Eads, Chad Nunn, Brent Sheets and Hugh McClure.
Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
February 21, 1999
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
A Rio Grande woman was hospitalized after the car she was driving went left of center into the path of a United Parcel Service tractor and double trailer combination on U.S. 35 in Raccoon Township Monday afternoon.
Edna C. Cook, 83, of Rio Grande was eastbound on U.S. 35 when she went left of center and struck the tractor and double trailer driven by John C. Shoemaker, 55, of Bourneville, according to a report from the Gallia-Meigs post of the Highway Patrol. Cook’s car was then forced into a guard rail, the patrol reported.
Cook was transported by the Gallia County Emergency Medical Service to Holzer Medical Center where she was admitted. Cook was listed in guarded but stable condition Tuesday morning after undergoing treatment for multiple trauma, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Shoemaker was uninjured in the accident, the patrol reports.
Damage to Cook’s 1974 Dodge Dart was listed as heavy and disabling. Damage to the UPS’ 1976 GMC was listed as moderate and disabling.
The accident is currently under investigation.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune – Feb. 3, 1992
Rio Grande Woman Hurt in Wreck
RIO GRANDE – Edna Pearl Cook, 83, of Rio Grande, died Friday, Feb. 7, 1992 at Holzer Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 12, 1908 in Hayes, Ill., daughter of the late Clifford and Nellie Barger Clyse.
She was homemaker, a volunteer at Holzer Medical Center, a foster grandparent at the Gallipolis Developmental Center, and a member of the Golden Gate Garden Club, Rio Grande, Salem Baptist Church, Gage, and the church’s Ladies Aid.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Donita Simms of Rio Grande, Mrs. Bonnie Carter of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Peggy Bunsold of Marysville; one son, Griff Cook, Jr., of Rio Grande; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob Clyse of Ironton; and two sisters, Louise Moore of Columbus, and Eva Perry of Hillsboro.
She was preceded in death by her husband Griff C. Cook on Nov. 20, 1967; one grandson; one great-grandchild; two sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Salem Baptist Church, Gage, with the Rev. Kenneth Sanders and the Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salem Church Missionary Society.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 9, 1992
Transcribed by Sandi Hardesty
Obituary
Little Genevieve, daughter of Arius and Edith Cook, was born OCt. 2, 1924. She was stricken with pneumonia fever, all being done that could be done but of no avail. At the age of 5 months and 22 days God saw fit to pluck the dear little flower and take her to Himself.
Genevieve leaves to mourn their loss her parents, grandfather, grandmother and a host of other relatives. A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be filled.
[Note: Bethesda Cemetery - Date on stone D.24 March 1925]
Gallipolis paper
March 24, 1925
Top of Page
Cook, Isaac
Mr. Isaac Cook died in this city last Wednesday. His disease was inflammation of the bowels, contracted while South with a trading boat. He commenced life in this city, and had by prudent management and industry, acquired substantial property.
The Gallipolis Journal
June 23, 1870
Transcribed by Eva Swain Hughes
Aged Mrs. Sam F. Cook Dies Sat Midnight
Funeral Arrangements To Be Deferred Until Flood Water Departs
Mrs. Lucy Cook, whose illness was critical for the past weeks, died shortly after midnight Saturday night at her home on Third avenue. Mrs. Cook was in her ninety-third year and her death was the result of complications due to her advanced age. Up to her last illness, which was of short duration, she had been in fairly good health and was active mentally, although her eyesight was impaired.
Mrs. Cook was the widow of Samuel T. Cook, who preceded her in death sixteen years. She was the daughter of James and Susannah Curry and while she was born in Pt. Pleasant, almost her entire life was spent in Gallipolis, her parents moving here when she was an infant. She is the last of her immediate family and survivors are two sons, Harry of Pittsburgh and Earl of Indianapolis, and a daughter [unreadable] Nelle, who gave her [unreadable]. She leaves three granddaughters, Mrs. Robert Oraigie, Miss Evelyn and Miss Helen Cook, all of Cleveland, who had been in her home a great deal as they grew up and between them there was a mutual fondness.
Mrs. Cook, who was a member of the Grace Methodist church, was devoted to her home and family and was held in high esteem by all who knew her.
The body is at the Entsminger funeral home but arrangements cannot be completed until the high water subsides.
Gallia Daily Times
Jan. 25, 1937
Transcribed by Deanna Partlow
Mrs. Mary Cook Dies Saturday
Mrs. Mary Cook, 79, a former resident of Kanauga, died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Clara Lanham, Rt. 3, Charleston. Mrs. Cook had been in failing health for two and a half years and it was at the start of that decline in health that she moved to Charleston.
She was a native of Mason county and was born on May 28, 1876, to Richard and Minerva Webster Clark. She was married to the late Charles Cook who preceded her in death some 12 years ago. Surviving her are two step-children, George Walter Cook, and Mrs. Mary M. Diddle, both of Syracuse, and a brother, Milton Clark of St. Clairsville. Several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Community church, Tyler Mountain, with Rev. Hobson Fisher, assisted by Rev. William Layne, officiating. Burial will be in the Reynolds Cemetery at Addison. The Cunningham Funeral Home at Charleston will have charge of the service and graveside services at Addison, slated for 3 p.m. will be in charge of the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Dec. 5, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Long Illness Ends Last Night For Miss Nelle Cook
Miss Nellie Cook, mention of whose illness has been made frequently in these columns, died at 8:20 last night at the Holzer Hospital. She had been a patient in the local institution since the first of April and while it was known that she had a malignant ailment, which gave no hope that she could recover, her death was a grievous shock to her relatives and friends, who had not anticipated the end so imminent.
Miss Cook came from one of the oldest and most promising families of Gallipolis. She was the [daughter of the late Samuel T. Cook] and Lucy Curry Cook, and all of her sixty-seven years was spent here. Her father served as mayor of the city for several terms.
Two brothers survive, Harry Cook of Pittsburgh and Earl Cook of Indianapolis. There are also three nieces, Miss Helen Cook and Mrs. Evelyn Muller of Cleveland and Mrs. Jeannette Craigie of Wilmington whom she helped to rear and between whom there was deep love and devotion. There is a grandniece also, little Jeannette Muller. All of her relatives have been here at various times during her illness.
Miss Cook was a member of Grace Methodist church and of the Ladies Bible class of that church. Utterly unselfish, Miss Cook gave the devotion of a life time to her loved ones. She ministered tenderly to her mother who died a few years ago at an advanced age. And there was deep friendship between her and her neighbors at her residence, 656 Third avenue, which had been her home for so long a time.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of F. J. Entsminger, the last rites will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 3 p.m. Friends may call there on Friday and up to the funeral hour.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, May 7, 1942
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Cook, Samuel
Samuel Cook Dead
Passed Away Saturday After A Short Illness
Samuel T. Cook passed away at his home on Third Avenue at 9:15 Sunday morning, Feb. 2, 1919. He had suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday afternoon after being downtown but had not been in any worse health than usual.
Mr. Cook was born Feb. 19th, 72 years ago, in this city.
He married Miss Lucy A. Curry. Nov. 14, 1872 and to them were born the following children: Earl of Akron, Ohio; Harry of Steubenville, Ohio and Miss Nelle at home.
He leaves beside his widow the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary Brading of Chattanooga, TN; Mrs. Ella Berridge, Mrs. William C. Wey and Mrs. Hannah Berridge and William, all of this city.
The deceased was one of our most prominent citizens, straightforward in all his business affairs and leaves many warm friends.
He served a term as Mayor of the city on the Democratic ticket in 1887, holding the office with best of his ability.
The time of the funeral under direction of Wetherholt and Entsminger has not been decided upon.
Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
Friday Feb. 7, 1919
Hon. S. T. Cook
Passes Sunday
Suffering a stroke of apoplexy about three o'clock Saturday afternoon at his home in this city. Hon. Samuel T. Cook, one of our best known citizens lingered until ten o'clock Sunday morning when his spirit passed away. Mr. Cook had suffered a similar attack twelve years ago but after a number of weeks' illness recovered. The Funeral will be held at his late home Wednesday afternoon by Rev. D. F. Wells (?) of the Methodist Church, of which deceased has long been a member.
Mr. Cook was born 72 years ago in this city and in 1872 was maried to Lucy A. Curry, who with sons, Earl of Akron and Harry of Steubenville and a daughter, Miss Nellie at home, survive him. He also leaves sisters, Mrs. Mary Brading of Chattanooga and Mrs. Ella Berridge, Mrs. William Wey, Mrs. Hannah Berridge and Mrs. Jeanette Hesley, all of this city and a brother, William Cook, who made his home with sisters above mentioned.
Mr. Cook served as Mayor of the city in 1887 and was recognized and a valuable citizen. At the time of his death he was engaged in the timber(?) business at the Spruce Street Yards.
[Note: Death Certificate...Samuel Thomas Cook born Feb. 19, 1847, died Feb. 2, 1919; aged 71 years, 11 months and 13days. Oil Inspector. Parents: Isaac Cook and Jean Edward (Scotland). Burial Pine Street Cemetery]
Gallia Times
Feb. 5, 1919
Transcribed by F. K. Brown Top of Page
William E. Cook Passes Thursday Evening
Mr. William E. Cook passed away Thursday evening March 12, 1925, at 10:30 o’clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. C. Wey. He was the son of the late Isaac and Jean Cook and was in his seventy-fifth year. He has been in poor health for more than a year and has been a patient sufferer.
He was married twice and leaves the following children, Fred I. Cook of Scranton, Pa., Mrs. Samuel McCroskey of Homer City, Pa., Mrs. William Gordon of Columbus, O., and Mrs. _____ ______ of H_______, M_____. Four sisters survive: Mrs. Geo. S. Berridge, Mrs. William C. Wey, Mrs. Robert W. Healy and Mrs. James C. Berridge, all of this city.
The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert Healy, 1032 Island Side. Rev John Glenn of the Presbyterian church will officiate, and the burial will follow at Pine Street cemetery under the direction of Wetherholt & Entsminger.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, March 13, 1925
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Cooley, Margaret
Mrs. Margaret Cooley, relect of Giles Cooley, died at her home on Spruce Street Saturday afternnon at 3:30 o'clock, from hemmorrhage of the gums and lungs. She leaves four children, two girls and two boys.
Gallipolis Journal
Mar 14, 1897
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Death of Mrs. Cooley
Mrs. Margaret F. Cooley, widow of the late Giles Cooley, died at her home on Spruce Street Saturday afternoon at 2:30 after an illness of about six weeks of hemorrhage of the gums and lungs. She was about 47 years old, and a highly esteemed lady by all who knew her.
She was buried Sunday afternoon at 3:30 by Hayward & Son, Rev. Burnett officiating. She leaves four children, and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
[Note: 1847 in Halifax, Va. – 3/13/1897; Age 50 yrs.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 2)
Monday, March 15, 1897
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Coombs, Alice
Mrs. Alice L. Coombs
Many of the friends of Hon. J. J. Coombs, have received the address of Rev. P. D. Gurley on the occasion of the funeral of Mrs. Alice L. Coombs, which truthfully portrayed her character in life, and now that she is gone her remaining friends, cannot but deplore her premature departure. She has left a numerous, and interesting family of orphan children, who were dependent on her for the exercise of a mother's care; to them her loss is irreparable.
The surviving head of the family, has passed an unusual share of affliction within a period but little over a year, by the loss of a son just ripening into manhood, of much promise of future usefulness, highly accomplished in the higher branches of education. He joined his youthful contemporaries in a skating frolic, when he sank to rise no more. And also an interesting child. And now the companion of his early life, to whom he was truly devoted, who reciprocated his kind attention with all the affection and faithfulness of a christian wife. In such affliction the friends of Hon. J. J. Coombs, offer their condolence at the shrine of his sorrow.
L. N.
The Gallipolis Journal
May 17, 1866
Transcribed by Eva Swain Hughes
The five-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coon of Angola, died of croup Saturday at 1 a. m. and was buried in Providence Cemetery at 3 p. m. Saturday by Undertaker Wise.
[Note: 1893 – Feb. 13, 1897; Age 4 yrs. 11 mos. 7 das.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 2)
Tuesday, February 16, 1897
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Coon, William
Death Of Mr. Coon
Mr. William Coon, back of Angola, 94 years old, died Friday afternoon. The funeral and burial will be at Providence church Sunday by the Baptist minister to which church he belonged. He leaves two sons, Walter and William of that vicinity and daughters, Mrs. Besswick of Huntington, and Mrs. Hugh Nibert of Chambersburg. He was a retired farmer and lived by himself since the death of his wife several years ago. He left a good farm and was possessed of means and was called a fine old man by his neighbors.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 15, 1910
Transcribed by J. Farley
Cooper, Alathea
Mrs. Cooper, mother-in-law of Mr. William Betz, died at that gentleman’s residence, on Second Street, last Sunday morning about 10 o’clock, after a long and painful illness. She was 65 years of age and was buried near Yellow Town, yesterday. She is said to have been an excellent woman with many friends.
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 14, 1885
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Mrs. Cooper, mother-in-law of Jacob White and Wm. Betz, died Sunday and was interred at Yellowtown.
Gallipolis Journal
April 15, 1885
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Cooper, Elizabeth Emily [Rupe]
Death of Mrs. Cooper
Elizabeth Emily Rupe was born Nov. 19, 1819. She was united in marriage with Richard J. Cooper, May 14, 1842, who with four sons and three daughters survive. George W., of Kygerville; William J., of Charleston; Alonzo, of Rutland, Mrs. Martha A. Rife, of Kygerville; Mrs. Mary E. Roush, of Cheshire and Mrs. J. C. Canaday, of Gallipolis.
Deceased united with the Baptist church at Kygerville in March, 1866, and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a highly respected and lovable lady and well known in Gallia county. Deceased died at her home of neuralgia of the stomach, Sunday morning, August 23, 1896, aged 76 years, 9 months and 11 days. She met death as only a Christian can. With faith in Christ she passed over the dark river to the blessed light of eternity and the love of him whom all her life she loved and served.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bolton at the Methodist church in Kygerville, after which she was laid to rest in Kyger Gravel Hill cemetery by Undertaker Rollins. Her gentle smile and kindly word and deed endeared her to the hearts of all with whom she came in contact. It may be truly said of her, “She hath done all she could.”
Gallipolis Journal
Tuesday, September 1, 1896
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Death of Mrs. Cooper
Mrs. Flona B. Cooper, living at Hampton, Va., for the past 11 months with her mother, Mrs. Laura B. Moore, for her health, died Monday of tuberculosis and was brought home by her mother Tuesday for burial, which occurred this Wednesday morning from the residence of Mrs. Henry Dills, Rev. I. V. Bryant officiating at the religious services and Hayward & Sons at the burial at Pine Street Cemetery.
Mrs. Moore had been brought up by Mrs. Dills and has many friends here. They had lived at Bucyrus before going to Hampton, and Mrs. Moore’s husband is an officer in the Regular Army and is now in the Philippines.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, June 12, 1901
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Death of Mr. Cooper
Mr. J. R. Cooper, farmer and stockman and Justice of Peace, living at Waterloo, Washington, died Monday morning at about 66 years of age.
His funeral was Wednesday, conducted by Ref. James Massie. Mr. Cooper was a fine man that every one liked, and was a good judge of law. He leaves a wife and one son and one daughter, both married and were in comfortable circunstances.
[Note: Buried as Joshua R. Cooper in Waterloo Cemetery in Walnut Township.]
Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 27, 1913
Transcribed by Nancy McMillan
M. E. Coooper, Aged 78, Died This Morning
Funeral Services Will be Held At Mina Chapel At 2 Wednesday Afternoon
Merton Ellsworth Cooper, 78, well-known resident of Garfield ave., died at 4:15 this morning at the Holzer Hospital. Suffering from the after-effects of flu, he was taken to the hospital about a week ago.
Mr. Cooper was a native of Harrison tp. He was born March 7, 1861, and was the son of John Cooper, a Virginian, and Aletha Wilcox Cooper. On June 5, 1892, he married Clara B. Hawley and she died in 1922.
Four children survive: Clyde Edwin Cooper and Aletha M. Sargent, both of Erie, Pa.; May Merritt, Huntington, W. Va., and W. Bryan Cooper, Gallipolis. There are nine grandchildren and a surviving brother, Clayton Cooper, Lisbon, S. Dakota.
Strangely enough, on Thursday night, Charles King, 66, a painter who had been living with Mr. Cooper, and helping to care for him, fell off a rear porch and hurt his head and body severely. Later his condition grew worse and he was taken to the Holzer Hospital last evening and was in semi-conscious condition [in] the morning.
Funeral services for Mr. Cooper will be held at Mina Chapel 2 o’clock Wednesday. Burial there by George J. Wetherholt.
[Note: According to Ancestry Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007, he died May 29, 1939.]
Unknown Newspaper
Monday, May 29, 1939
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Death of Mr. Cooper
Mr. Richard J. Cooper of whose serious and extremely critical illness we wrote last week, died at twenty-five minutes past Sunday midnight, Nov. 8, 1909, at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Canaday on upper 2nd. Avenue, of pneumonia after an illness of one week and was 93 years, 2 months and 5 days of age.
The funeral services will be conducted at Kygerville at 10:30 Tuesday morning by the Pastor of the M.E. Church, at that place, the interment by Hayward following at the same place. The funeral cortege will leave Gallipolis with the body at 7:30 Tuesday morning.
Mr. Cooper was a farmer by occupation. His wife died 13 years ago and for the last ten years he has made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Canaday.
He is survived by five children besides Mrs. Canaday--George W. of Rutland; Jefferson of Charleston; Mrs. Martha Rise of Pomeroy; Mrs. Mary Roush of Kanawha County, WV and James, somewhere in the West.
He was a most excellent, kindly, unoffensive old gentleman, square and honest to a fault, prided himself on his integrity of character and was well liked by all who knew him and sank into the Great Beyond enjoying the highest esteem of family and friends and after an honest, upright life, in which fo many years he enjoyed its pleasures as well as having endured its sorrows. Peace be with him evermore.
[Note: Born: sept. 2, 1816 in Pennsylvania.]
Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 8, 1909
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Cooper, Richard J.
Old Resident Passed Away
Mr. Richard J. Cooper died Sunday night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Canaday, after a week’s illness of pneumonia, aged 93 years, 2 months and 5 days. Mr. Cooper was a farmer. His wife died 13 years ago and for the past 10 years he has made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Canaday.
He was a fine old gentleman, upright and honorable and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He is survived by five children besides Mrs. Canaday, George W of Rutland, Jefferson, of Charleston, Mrs. Martha Rise, of Pomeroy, Mrs. Mary Roush, of Kanawha county, W. Va., and James, somewhere in the West.
The funeral services were held at Kyger Tuesday morning by the Methodist minister at that place, burial following by Hayward & Son.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, November 12, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Cooper, William
Wm. Cooper, a colored teamster, well known about town, got his team fast in the mud on the old Langley farm Tuesday of last week, while hauling coal. He began lifting at the wheel very hard, when he sustained a rupture and had to be taken home, dying the next morning, February 11, 1880.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Feb. 18, 1880
Transcribed by Nancy McMillan
Heart Attack Claims Past Legion Chief
William Bryan Cooper, 67, a resident of 61 Garfield Ave., died in Holzer hospital at 8:30 a.m. today following a heart attack. He had been admitted to the hospital at 3 a.m.
Mr. Cooper was a veteran of World War I, and was active in veteran affairs. He was a past commander of Lafayette Post, American Legion. He served as a patrolman on the Gallipolis police department for a period of over 10 years in the late 1920’s and 1930’s. Later he was employed by the State Highway department. He also took an active part in the State Patrol Auxiliary, and was on duty directing traffic at the ___ last Saturday.
He was born in this county, son of the late Merion and Clara Halley Cooper. He is survived by his wife, the former Thelma Shaw and a daughter Barbara. Four children by a previous marriage survive. Other survivors include a brother, Clyde of South Carolina, and two sisters, Mae of Florida and Letha of Pennsylvania.
The body is at Miller’s Home for Funerals and arrangements will be announced later.
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, December 26, 1963
Transcribed by Sheri Culler
William "Bill" Leslie Cooper, of Rio Grande, died at the Holzer Mecical
Center Saturday afternoon, Feb 3, 1996.
He is immediately survived by his wife, Jean Lloyd Cooper and son,
William Keith Cooper. In his youth, Bill was preceded in death by his parents,
W. Leslie and Emma Thompson Cooper. Later, he was preceded by his grandparents,
George W. and Margaret Cooper of Centerville (Thurman) who cared for him in his
parents' absence.
Subsequently, Bill was preceded by his cherished aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley (Lucille) Cooper; Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Stella) Keyes; Mr. and
Mrs. Dewey (Nellie) Sims; and Mr. and Mrs. Lester (Elizabeth) Cooper. He was
also preceded by his parental in-laws, Howard and Maridoris Lloyd of the Centerville
(Thurman) area and by brother-in-law and close friend, Mr. John D. Lloyd of Oak
Hill.
In addition to his wife, Jean, who he married May 19, 1946, son,
Keith, and Keith's fiancee, Miss Loretta Bryant of Portsmouth, Bill is survived
by first cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Kay) Cooper of Centerpoint; Mr. Robert Sims
of Houston, Texas; Mrs. Margaret Sims Dykes; Mr. Paul (Joan) Keyes; Mrs. Rosemary
Keyes Clay; Miss Mary Lou Cooper; and Mrs. Betty Cooper Fritz, all of Columbus.
Bill is also survived by brother-in-law, Mr. William (Opal) Lloyd
of Gallipolis; sister-in-law, Ruth Lloyd, of Oak Hill, and her children, Dwight,
Bernice, Doris and Hayden; brother-in-law, Mr. H. Paul (Mamie) Lloyd of Oak Hill,
and his children, Kevin (Suzi), Mrs. Karen (Greg) Spees and Alicia Jean.
Bill was a retired radiologic technologist, having served
in the X-ray department of the Holzer Hospital (later Holzer Medical Center) of
Gallipolis for 25 years. Despite recurring health problems, he enjoyed an
active retirement.
He was an avid reader, particularly with regard to current
events, automobiles and World War II history. He was particularly interested
in local Centerville (Thurman) history, serving as a keen oral memory of people
and events past.
A world War II Veteran, Bill served as a medic with the Second Armored
Division, 66th Regiment. During the latter days of the war, this division
- known as the "Hell on Wheels" operation - was transferred to the Third Armored
Division, led by General George Patton, for the Battle of the Bulge.
For its efforts, the Second Armored Division was honored by the
Belgian Government with the Croix de Guerre Medal. It was among the very first
to receive this award - the highest given by the Belgian people to recognize heroism.
In addition to this honor, Sergeant Cooper received the European African
Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five bronze stars, Distinguished Unit Badge and
a Good Conduct Medal, having participated in numerous battles and campaigns.
Bill was an active member of the Thurman United Methodist Church
and the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. He was a member and past member of various
civic organizations.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb 6, 1996 at the Thurman United
Methodist Church in Thurman. Dr. Albert Phillips and the Rev. James Hanna
presided. Calling hours were Monday, Feb 5, from 3-8 p.m. at Kuhner-Lewis
Funeral Home.
Burial was in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church or the Thurman United
Methodist Church in care of Mamie Lloyd at 2401 State Route 93, Oak Hill, Ohio 45656.
[Note: Born Mar 28, 1925]
Gallipolis paper
1996
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Funeral Thursday for Albert Copeland
Albert Copeland, who died Tuesday, was buried Thursday morning in the cemetery near Salem Church where funeral services were held at 11 o'clock. Mr. Copeland who was a highly respected farmer, was a life long resident of Gallia county, living in the same neighborhood where he passed away. He was seventy nine years of age and had been in failing health for several months. Surviving him are six children, Mrs. Gertrude Derenforth, Miss Lillie Copeland and S. D. Copeland, of Chicago, Ill., Ed of St. Louis, Mo., Ira, of Bowling Green, O., and Fred Copeland whose home is near that of his father, all of whom were here to await the last rites.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 25, 1929
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Copeland, Ira J.
Arrange Services for Ira Copeland
Funeral services will be held for Ira J. Copeland at the Cloverdale U. B. Church at 2:00 o'clock Thursday with Rev. F. E. Higbie in charge. Friends may call at Young's Funeral Home until Thursday morning. Interment will be at the Portage Cemetery.
Ira S. Copeland was born near Gallia, 0. August 4, 1882 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Copeland. He was united in marriage November 18, 1907 to Sallie M. Switzer. They came to Wood County the following spring. The wife and these children survive: Mary, Mrs. Ralferd Snyder, Bowling Green, Frances, Mrs. Gordon Stover, Bowling Green, Highland of Toledo, Gladys and Mildred at home and the following brothers and sisters: I. Dow and Lillian Copeland and Mrs. Gertrude Dyerforth of Chicago, Edwin and Fred Copeland of Gallia. Mr. Copeland was a good husband, father and neighbor and will be greatly missed in the community.
[Note: Dow's first initial should be S. and Gertrude's last name Dyrenforth. Edwin (or Edward) lived in St. Louis, Mo. (Stover's note.)
From Descendants of John Carter-Mary Lehr and Alexander Waddell-Eleanor Roush, Frances Copeland Stover, 1968, p. 96.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Copeland, Letitia Harriet [Carter]
Death of Mrs. Albert Copeland
Mrs. Albert Copeland died at her home at Gallia Sunday morning, Jan. 14, 1923, at 8 o'clock after an illness of about 5 years duration. She was formerly Miss Lute Carter and was born 68 years ago the ninth of next month, in Gallia county where she has lived all her life.
She is survived by her husband and the following children: Ed, Dow and Fred of Chicago, Ira of Wood county, Gertrude of Florida and Roma and Lily at home. She was also the mother of three other children, Mary, Margaret and Susie, who are dead. She is survived by two brothers, Albert Carter of Parkersburg and George Carter of Patriot, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary McDaniel and Mrs. Jenkins Jones, both of Columbus.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 o'clock at Salem. Burial at Salem by Undertaker Phillips of Waterloo.
Gallipolis newspaper
Prob. January 15, 1923
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Copeland, Stephen D.
Mr. Copeland Died Friday at Hospital
Stephen D. Copeland, 88, a retired carpenter who resided at 238 First Ave., died shortly after arrival at Holzer hospital at 10:15 p.m. Friday. He had been ill for a week.
Mr. Copeland was born at Cadmus Jan. 17, 1881,the son of the late Albert and Lucetta Carter Copeland. He spent his early years in this county and after going to Indianapolis, Ind., met and married the former Catherine Lloyd on Aug. 16, 1913, who survives. Most of their married life, 38 years, was spent in Chicago. After his retirement six and a half years ago they returned here.
Two brothers and a sister who survive are E.E. Copeland of Grove City, Mo.; Fred Copeland of Ironton, and Miss Lillian Copeland of Chicago. Brothers and sisters who preceded him in death were Ira, Susan, Mrs. Mary Kerr, Mrs. Roma Wood, Mrs. Margaret Prose and Ms. Gertrude Dryenforth.
Mr. Copeland was a member of Grace Methodist church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate, and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Pallbearers will be Dan Webster, Albert Wood, Robert Copeland, John Sprow, John Houck and Evertte Gills.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 11, 1961
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Copley, Samuel Paul
Identify Ohio River Victim
A body pulled from a roller at the Gallipolis Locks and Dam Wednesday morning has been identified as Samuel Paul Copley, 28, Bidwell.
Positive identification was made by the Mason County Sheriff's Department when Copley's driver's license was found in a wallet on the victim's peson.
The body was taken to the state medical examiner's office in South Charleston, W. Va., by the Valley rescue squad.
Copley has been missing since April 9 when his car was found abandoned on the West Virginia side of the Silver Memorial Bridge. He was officially placed on the missing persons's list April 25.
It was believed Copley jumped from the bridge, sparking a week-long search by Mason deputies and the Point Pleasant Fire Department.
Copley had made his residence with Joe {Dink] Jackson of Bidwell.
Born Jan. 30, 1952 in Gallipolis, son of Samuel A. Copley of Portsmouth and Veda Miller of Texas, he was a 1970 graduate of North Gallia High School and a U.S. Army veteran.
Also surviving are a brother, Michael, address unknown, a sister, Rita Gail Lucas of Texas; a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Asa Adkins of Rt. 1, Bidwell; and a paternal grandfather, Ira Copley of Verdonville, W. Va.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home.
[Note: Buried Ohio Valley Memory Garden]
Gallipolis paper
April 30, 1981
Transcribed by Maxine Marshal
Charles Emerson Corbin
Emerson Corbin, 79, 1111 Teodora Drive, Gallipolis, died Friday May 20, 1994 at the home of his son in. Born Dec 16 1914, the son of the late George and Clona Rice Corbin. He was a retired employee of the Gallipolis Developmental Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of , where he served as a deacon for many years. He was bestowed the honor of deacon emeritus by the church in 1991.
He was preceded in death by his wife Inis L Salisbury Corbin on Nov 14, 1993 and also by an infant son, Nolan Richard Corbin. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Norma Scouten, and Darlene Carmichael of Gallipolis; two sons and daughters in law, Larry and Susan Corbin, and Charles and Pam Corbin, all of ; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters in law, Emil and Betty Corbin, Oscar and Nora Corbin all of Gallipolis; a sister and brother in law, Lillian and Joe Carter of Gallipolis.
Services will be at 1 pm Monday in the Willis Funeral Home with the Rev. Archie Conn and the Rev. Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis.
May 20, 1994
Transcribed by Cheryl A . Enyart Top of Page
Mrs. Clona Rice Corbin 72 of 1110 Tedora Ave Colonial subdivision, died while in route to Holzer Medical Center at 9:30 am today. Her death ended a lingering illness extending over several years.
She was a native of Walnut Twp born on Oct 21 1886 to Enoch and Sarah Maddy Rice. She was married to George Corbin on June 13, 1907 and they spent the greater part of their lives in Gallipolis where they operated a store on Eastern Ave. Also surviving are three sons and a daughter; Emerson, Oscar and Emil all of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Lillian Carter of Patriot; 14 grandchildren a great grandchild; three brothers, Glen Rice of Gallipolis, Leonard Rice of Columbus, Chester Rice and Mrs. Ida Green of Patriot. A son George preceded her as did two brothers, Charles and Nelson and a sister Mrs. Goldie Harrison.
Services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Garfield Church of God. Rev. Otto C Miller and Rev. Cecil Mayle will officiate with the burial in Pine St. Cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt Elliott Sanders Funeral Home. The body will be in state for an hour before the service at the church. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday night and until one hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Apr. 18, 1959
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart
Corbin, George W.
George W. Corbin
George W. Corbin 87 a resident of 846 First Ave. Gallipolis, died at 10:15 pm Saturday in Holzer Medical Center. He had been in failing health the past five years. Mr. Corbin was a retired farmer and merchant.
He was born May 30, 1887 in Aurora Indiana, the son of the late Bassett and Mary Vanosdol Corbin. He was twice married, first to Clona Rice on June 13, 1907. She preceded him in death in 1959. His second marriage was to Elva Cremeens on Nov. 19, 1960. She survives. Three sons and one daughter from his first marriage survive; Emerson Corbin and Emil Corbin of Gallipolis, Oscar Corbin of Dayton and Mrs. Joe (Lillian) Carter of Gallipolis. One son preceded him in death; sixteen grandchildren and 25 g-grandchildren survive. Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He resided in Gallipolis 59 years.
Mr. Corbin operated a farm in Perry Twp. for several years. He moved to Gallipolis in 1939 where he operated a store on Eastern Ave. for several years. He was also a school bus driver for the Gallipolis City Schools approximately 10 years. He was a member of the First Church of God.
Funeral services will be held 2 pm Tuesday at the First Church of God with the Rev. James Bunn officiating. Burial will be in the Pine St. Cemetery, Gallipolis. Friends may call at Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home between 2-4 and 7-9 pm today. Pallbearers are Charles Corbin, Larry Corbin, Garland Carter, Gary Carter, Virgil Green and David Rice.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan. 5, 1975
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart Top of Page
Child Dies Of Crash Injuries
Little Debra Ann Cordell, 7, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday in a hospital in Sparta, N. C., after she was struck by a truck on her way to school Tuesday morning.
She was born in Gallipolis on Jan. 6, 1950, the daughter of Phillip Cordell and Ann Grant Cordell. She is survived by her parents and one sister, Carol Yvonne, and grandparents, Mrs. Winona Cordell, who lives at Kerr, and Mrs. William Casey, who lives at 748 Third Ave. and Elder C. _. Grant of Independence, Va.
The body was returned from Sparta on Thursday and will be taken to the home of the grandmother, Mrs. Casey, where friends may call after 7 Friday evening.
Funeral services will be held at the John Gee chapel, Saturday, at 2 p.m. with Rev. H. O. Latta, of the Pentacostal Tabernacle of Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals.
Pallbearers will be George Gilmore III, John Gilmore, Douglas Burton, Bobby Peppers, Ronnie Carr and Albert Lee.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, February 8, 1957
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
George Cordell Dies
George Cordell, 65, colored, whose home was on Pine street, near Fourth died at 9:20 last night at the Holzer Hospital. Recently he was operated on for obstruction of the bowels, and he succumbed to a heart attack. The body was taken to Hayward’s funeral parlors.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, February 26, 1934
Geo. Cordell Funeral Services 2 Wednesday
Funeral services for George Cordell who died Sunday night, will be conducted by Rev. O. P. Wright at the Paint Creek Baptist church at 2 o’clock Wednesday. Burial in Pine Street cemetery by Hayward.
Decedent is survived by a brother, Walter, of Cincinnati, and a sister, Mrs. Fannie Smith, of Kerr.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, February 27, 1934
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Hayward sent out a casket Wednesday for the burial of Harry, the 6-year-old son of Walter Cordell, living on Buck Ridge, who died Tuesday of tuberculosis, and was buried Wednesday afternoon.
[Note: May 31, 1908 – March 17, 1914; Age 6 yrs. He was the son of Walter & Winona Mayo Cordell. He was buried at Buck Ridge (Providence) Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 3)
Thursday, March 19, 1914
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Mrs. Cordell Dies At Doss Residence
Mrs. Helen Fannie Cordell, 25, died at 10:30 a. m. today at the home of her brother, Henry Doss, 716 Third Ave. She had been ill for six years.
Mrs. Cordell moved here from her birthplace Pocahontas, Va., in 1933 with her parents, Benjamin and Carrie Dudley Doss, and her father died in 1934. The decedent’s birth date was Feb. 20, 1923.
Survivors include her mother, her widower, Walter Cordell, two daughters, Helen Elizabeth, 8, and Charlotte, 6, her brother Henry, bartender at the Lafayette Hotel, and two sisters, Lucille Doss, Gallipolis and Mrs. Bernice King, Rt. 2, Gallipolis. Another brother, who died in 1943, was Lonnie Doss, star football player at Gallia Academy High School.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller’s Home for Funerals.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 2)
Monday, January 10, 1949
Rites Set Thursday For Mrs. Cordell
Funeral service for Mrs. Helen Doss Cordell will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Paint Creek Baptist Church. Interment will be made in Buck Ridge Cemetery by Claude Miller. The Rev. Mrs. Mary Lou Henderson and the Rev. B.H. Davis will conduct the services.
Friends may view the remains which are now at the home of her brother, Henry Doss, 716 Third Ave.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 3)
Wednesday, January 12, 1949
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Colored Boy Hit By Hit-Skip Driver
Howard Cordell Found Dying In Highway Rt. 35
Skull Severely Fractured, Death Comes In Few Minutes – Indiana Motorist Questioned But No
Clue To Death Car Driver Found.
Howard Franklin Cordell, 23-year-old colored boy, was killed by a hit-skip driver on Route 35 near the Foster daily farm shortly after midnight.
Coroner W. Lewis Brown, who investigated the case between one and two o’clock this morning, said Cordell suffered a severely fractured skull, a broken right forearm and a crushed left foot.
Home On Buck Ridge
The body was lying at right angles across the road where discovered but county officers were of the opinion that he had been struck by a vehicle coming toward Gallipolis. Brought to Holzer Hospital, death had already occurred, and the body was taken by Undertaker Coleman to Bidwell to be prepared for burial.
Cordell was taken to Chickamauga Park in a taxi by Bob Coder between 12:30 and 1 o’clock it was said and started to walk the remainder of the way to the home of his father, Herbert Cordell, on Buck Ridge where he lived.
First report of the accident came to the sheriff at 1:30 when a local filling station attendant at the request of the occupants of a car bearing an Indiana license called him and told him a man was lying in the road at the Foster Farm.
The Hosiers, later found to be Charles A. Scott and family of Indianapolis and John __. Scott and family of Dayton, and they had been sideswiped by a truck shortly before passing the man whom they thought to be drunk or decoying for a hold-up, according to the filling station attendant.
Sherriff Hatfield had the Indiana car stopped by West Virginia Patrolmen who intercepted it at Nitro and questioned the Scotts. Patrolmen were satisfied the Scotts were without blame in the case and allowed them to continue on their way.
At least one other motorist, W. R. Starbuck passed the man’s body without stopping, Mr. Starbuck who was returning from the state fair said he thought a big dog had been killed and he drove around it to avoid being ditched. The Myerses and Lloyds were returning from a 7,000 mile vacation trip on which they did not see a single accident when they discovered the body.
Cordell was a farm hand who worked around the Layne and Foster farms. He was reported to have come to Gallipolis in search of additional help for the Foster farm and was on his way home when the accident occurred.
No arrangements for funeral or burial had been made at noon today, according to Mr. Coleman and particulars about the family were not available.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Thursday, September 1, 1938
At 2 Cordell Funeral Held At Buck Ridge
Only Two Road Fatalities Occur In County In First 8 Months of This Year
Funeral services for Howard Franklin Cordell, colored, who was killed on Route 35 beyond Chickamauga Park by a hit-skip motorist very early Thursday morning were held at Buck Ridge at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Rev. Jamis Faris officiating. Interment was made there by Coleman.
No promising clue as to the whereabouts or identity of the motorist has been uncovered, it was learned at the sheriff’s office this morning. The injury that caused death was the crushing of the back part of his head. Cordell was slightly older than was at first reported, his age being 24 years and nearly 10 months, Mr. Coleman said today.
This was the second fatal accident of the kind in the county so far this year. George McFarland was killed near Vinton in a highway accident on July 30. In previous years such accidents were much more numerous. Seven were killed in the county in motor accidents in 1937 and the same number in 1935, but in 1936, the total was 10, or almost one a month on an average.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, September 3, 1938
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Inis L Salisbury Corbin
Inis L. Corbin 76, a resident of 1111 Teodora Avenue, Gallipolis, died Sunday November 14, 1993 at Holzer Medical Center. A retired Gallipolis Developmental Center employee, she was born July 10, 1917 in Clay County W. Virginia, a daughter of the late Sherman Salisbury and Alma Salisbury who survives and resides in Gallipolis.
She married Charles Emerson Corbin on July 13, 1936 in Gallipolis. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charles Norma Scouten and Darlene Carmichael both of Gallipolis; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Susan Corbin and Charles and Pam Corbin all of Columbus, Oh; one sister, Lois Green of Gallipolis; five brothers, Noah Salisbury of Procious WV, Warren and Alden Salisbury of Gallipolis, Harold Salisbury of Columbus and Sherman Salisbury of San Diego CA; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One son, Nolan Richard Corbin preceded her in death.
Mrs. Corbin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gallipolis. Services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday Nov 17, at the Willis Funeral Home with the Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will be in the Pine St. Cemetery, Gallipolis.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 15 1993
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart
J. E. Cordell Dies
John Edgar Cordell, colored, 72, died at his home in Bidwell at 10 o’clock this morning. His two children, J. A. and Lucille, lived with him.
Funeral at Patriot church at 2 Sunday by Rev. Jas. Faris. Burial there by Elliott.
Cordell formerly lived at Patriot and his only sister, Mrs. Kate Jackson lives there.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, February 25, 1937
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Katie L. Cordell, 62, Bidwell, died at 3 a.m. today in Pleasant Valley Hospital. Born Dec. 9, 1921, in Gallia County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Minnis, she was preceded by her husband, Pearl Cordell, and by a son and two sisters.
Surviving are three sons, Herbert of Gallipolis, Charles of Bidwell and James of Columbus; four daughters, Sandra of Bidwell, Marsha and Pearlie, both of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Otis (Cleo) Grant of Columbus; 15 grandchildren; and two brothers, Elwood Minnis of Bidwell, and Sylvester Minnis of Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 14)
Thursday, November 29, 1984
Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Bidwell, for Katie L. Cordell, 62, Bidwell, who died Thursday.
The Rev. Vance Watson officiated, and burial will be in Morgan Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, from 6-8 tonight.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 12)
Friday, November 30, 1984
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Mary Lillian Cordell, 67, Rt. 2, Bidwell, died Tuesday at Holzer Medical Center. Born Jan. 15, 1919 in Patriot to the late Maddie Lucille Cordell, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cordell.
Surviving are one daughter, Thelma Cordell; and sons Melvin Guthrie, Thomas Guthrie, Raymond Guthrie and Larry Guthrie, Alaska.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, at Providence Baptist Church, Rev. Calvin Minnis officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. There are no calling hours.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 12)
Wednesday, April 16, 1986
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Mattie Lucille Cordell, 82, Rt. 2, Bidwell, died in Holzer Medical Center around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. She had been ill the past five years. She was born Dec. 17, 1895, in Gallia County, near Patriot, daughter of the late John Edward and Lille May Cordell.
One brother, James Cordell, Cambridge, Md., survives. She spent her entire life in Gallia County. She was a member of the Morgan Center Church.
She is survived by one son, Oscar Cordell, Gallipolis, and one daughter, Mary Cordell, Rt. 2, Bidwell. One son preceded her in death. Six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren survive.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Providence Baptist Church on Buck Ridge with Rev. Vance Watson officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 14)
Thursday, July 27, 1978
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
GALLIPOLIS – Oscar A. Cordell, 77, Gallipolis, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000 in Holzer Medical Center. Born Nov. 1, 1923 in Gallia County, son of the late Mattie Cordell, he was a retired U. S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Morrison Cordell; three sons, Marvin Morrison of Newport News, Va., and John David Morrison and James D. Morris, both of Gallipolis; a daughter, Rebecca Morrison Cordell of Gallipolis, and several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Cordell, and a brother, Thomas Cordell.
Services were held at 1 p.m. today in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, with the Rev. Calvin Minnis officiating. Burial was in Buck Ridge Cemetery, Bidwell. Visitation was held in the Chapel one hour prior to services.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 3)
Friday, November 24, 2000
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Owen K. Cordell, 71, a resident of Porter, died at 4 a.m. Friday in Holzer Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born July 3, 1906, in Morgan Twp. son of the late Charles and Mattie Miller Cordell.
He married Sadie Miller on Nov. 4, 1925, in Gallipolis. She survives, along with one son and one daughter, Alfred Cordell and Mrs. Sadie Cooper, both of Bidwell. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive. Eight step-children survive. One son and three brothers preceded him in death.
He was a retired employee of the Gallipolis State Institute. Mr. Cordell served both as a trustee and deacon in the Morgan-Bethel Church.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Morgan-Bethel Church with Rev. Vance Watson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 8)
Friday, September 23, 1977
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Unable To Arouse Father From ‘Sleep’
Phillip Horton Cordell, 34, a veteran of World War II, was found dead at his home by a daughter, Carol, 11, at 3:45 p. m. Thursday.
The family home was at 701-1/2 Fourth Ave. The daughter was home at the noon hour and did not disturb her father thinking he was asleep, but when she came home at the close of the day, he was in the same position and the coroner was summoned along with Gallipolis officers.
Dr. Donald Warehime reported today that the cause of death had not been determined awaiting the outcome of an autopsy, but was probably from natural causes.
Cordell entered the Armed Forces on Sept. 21, 1943 and served until his discharged in 1946. He served in India and many of the Pacific Island campaigns. At the time of his death he was an employe of the Jackson Plumbing Co., and had last worked on Wednesday.
He was born at Kerr on Oct. 10, 1924, the son of the late Walter Cordell and is survived by his mother, Winona Mayo Cordell. He was one of 12 children born to that union, and a brother and sister preceded him in death. Surviving brothers and sisters are Vivian and Walter, Jr., of Kerr, Mrs. Roderick (Deloes) Morris, Mrs. Paul (Cleo) Payne, Mrs. Dossie (Loretta) Garnes and Kenneth, all of Columbus, Mrs. John (Fannie) Armstrong of Gallipolis, Mrs. Vorece (Helma) Harvey of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Warren (Katherine) Estes of Springfield.
Cordell was married to the former Ann Grant 13 years ago and two children survive, Carol and Phillip, Jr. A daughter, Debra was killed in a North Carolina auto accident three years ago.
He attended the Buck Ridge school and Bidwell-Porter High school and was a member of Lafayette Post, American Legion, which will have a part in the last rites to be held at the Providence Baptist church on Buck Ridge at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be made in the Buck Ridge cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday and until the hour of the service.
Rev. Eddie Peppers will officiate.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, January 9, 1959
Cordell Employment
It is reported that the late Phillip Cordell who was found dead Thursday evening was employed by the Jackson Plumbing Co., when he first returned from the service, but in recent years had worked for Don DeWitt as a plumber’s helper.
Gallia Times
Saturday, January 10, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Attend Rites For Cordell
Those from out of town who attended funeral services for Phillip Cordell, World War I [II] Veteran were: Mr. and Mrs. Dossie Garnes, Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Morris, Kenneth Cordell, Mrs. Paul Payne, Mrs. Lena Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. William Taet and daughter, Thomas Garnes, Luther Jenkins, Mrs. Phillip Mayo, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Marshall and son Larry, Mrs. Eleanor Bates, Mrs. Sophia Gibson, Jimmie Garnes, Miss Nancy Thomas, Charley Williams, Mrs. Hubert Spencer, and Sam Spencer, all of Columbus, Rev. Charles Grant of Sparta, N. C., Cecil Vinson of Burlington and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Garnes of Chillicothe.
Charles Mayo, Bill Trailer, Jr., Miss Essie Trailer, Mrs. William Trailer, all of Huntington, Booker Smith, John Boitle and Bus Daniels of Parkersburg.
The services were held Sunday at Providence Baptist church near Kerr, and burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 5)
Thursday, January 15, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
VINTON - Sadie Miller Cordell, 84, 13984 State Route 554, Bidwell, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1993 in Pinecrest Care Center. Born Feb. 1, 1909 in Green Township, Gallia County, daughter of the late Oliver and Mary Evans Miller, she was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Owen Kerr Cordell on Sept. 23, 1977, by a daughter, Sadie Marie Cordell Cooper, in 1992; by a grandson Stanley Cooper, in 1984, and by three brothers and five sisters.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Alfred and Mary Cordell of Bidwell, a brother, Hollis Miller of Bidwell, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, special nephews, Calvin and Buford Minnis, and special friends, Vada Mayo and Virginia Garnes.
Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Bethel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Calvin Minnis and the Rev. William Ward officiating. Burial will be in the Morgan Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. The body will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the services.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Calvin Minnis, Buford Minnis, Charles Peck, Sammy Davis, Earl Mayo and Joe Lloyd.
Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
December 5, 1993
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Graveside Services
Graveside services for the stillborn daughter of Herbert and Thelma Cordell, Bidwell, were held this morning at Morgan-Bethel Cemetery Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Lillian Cordell, Bidwell. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Mary L. Cordell, Rt. 2, Bidwell.
Two brothers survive, Herbert Eugene and Kenneth Michael, both at home.
Arrangements were under the direction of McCoy-Moore Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 10)
Tuesday, May 6, 1975
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
W. E. Cordell, World War II Veteran Dies
Walter Eugene Cordell, 50, Rt. 2, Bidwell, a veteran of New Guinea and Philippine Campaigns in World War II, died Saturday in Holzer Hospital. He was a farmer and carpenter.
Son of the late William Walter and Winona Mayo Cordell, he spent most of his life in Gallia County. He was one of 12 children, eight of whom survive.
Twice married, his first wife, Mrs. Helen Doss Cordell, died in 1949. Surviving children of that marriage are Mrs. Helen Wallace and Miss Charlotte Cordell, both of Columbus. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Mary Cordell. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Mary Cordell. Their two children, Thelma and Eugene Cordell, of Bidwell survive. He is also survived by four stepsons, Larry, Edison, Raymond, and Billy Guthrie.
Other survivors are one brother, Kenneth Cordell, Columbus; and seven sisters, Mrs. Loretta Garnes, Mrs. Vivian Wallace, Mrs. Delores Morris and Mrs. Cleo Payne, all of Columbus; Mrs. Kathryn Estes, Springfield; Mrs. Helma Harvey, Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. Fannie Armstrong, Gallipolis.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Providence Church by the Rev. Vance Watson, pastor. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s Home for Funerals. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Lafayette Post 27, American Legion, will conduct military rites.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 4, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Cordell, William
Wm. Cordell of Bidwell, ill with stomach trouble since last spring, died Tuesday night leaving a wife and three children. He will be buried tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 3)
Wednesday, January 22,1896
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
W. E. Cordell, Hunt In Highway Accident, Dies Early Sunday
Buck Ridge Negro Is Found Dying In Road Near County Home –
Truck Is Believed to Have Hit Him As He Walked Alone Toward Home
William Edward Cordell, colored, of Buck Ridge was fatally hurt late Saturday night in front of the County Home and the home of Oscar Rodgers on Route 35. His skull was fractured, his collarbone broken in two places and he had many cuts and bruises and he died at 4:50 in the morning at Holzer Hospital.
He was about 30 years old and he and sister lived together. He was employed by Elwood_______on the latter’s farm at Mills Station. He had worked on Saturday. It is believed that he was struck by a truck whose driver may not have known of the tragedy. The ____ was first seen and reported by ____Owens, 16, son of Paul Owens of Rodney. Owens, homeward bound, accompanied by two other boys says he ran over [Rest of article cannot be completely read].
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, October 13, 1941
Similitude Notes In Death of Two Cordell Brothers
William Edward Cordell, colored, who was found fatally hurt in front of the County Home on Route 35 early Sunday morning, was in his 34th year—being several years older than was reported by relatives immediately after the accident. He was a son of the late Herbert Cordell and is survived by a sister in St. Louis, beside the sister, Vesta, with whom he lived on Buck Ridge.
There is a strange similarity of circumstances surrounding his death and that of his brother, Howard Franklin Cordell, 25, which occurred early on the morning of Sept. 1, 1938.
Both were killed on Route 35, the latter near the home of G. M. Layne, which is about the same distance beyond Chickamauga Park as the scene of the later tragedy is this side of that landmark. Both were killed presumably in the first hour of a new day, and it is believed that each was struck by a truck. In neither case did the vehicle stop, nor has the identity of either driver ever been learned.
Both men were en route home from Gallipolis when death over took them. Both of them rode part way home in a taxicab, and both lived about the same length of time, an hour or two or three, after being hit.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Tuesday, October 14, 1941
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Cordell, Winona Beatrice [Mayo]
Winona Beatrice Cordell, 86, died 3 a. m. Sunday at St. Anthony Hospital, Columbus. She had resided in Columbus the past five or six years.
She was born Sept. 24, 1891, in Gallia County, daughter of the late John R. and Madaline Smith Mayo. She was one of 14 children and the last of her immediate family.
She married Walter Eugene Cordell of Gallia County. He preceded her in death in 1949. Twelve children were born to this union. Surviving are Mrs. Loretta Garnes, Columbus, Mrs. Helma Harvey, Detroit, Mrs. Katherine Estis, Springfield, Kenneth Cordell, Mrs. Vivian Wallace, Mrs. Delores Morris and Mrs. Cleo Payne, all of Columbus. Thirty-three grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren survive.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Vance Watson officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at Miller’s Home for Funerals after 7 p. m. Saturday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 12)
Tuesday, November 22, 1977
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Cadot, Betty Roberta [Deardorff]
Scion Of French 500 Dies Monday In Columbus Home
Mrs. Betty Deardorff Cadot, 90, a native of Gallipolis, and longtime resident of Columbus, died Monday night in a Columbus nursing home.
She was the widow of Harry L. Cadot, a mayor of Gallipolis for several terms, and the scion of the French Five Hundred. The family lived on State St., for many years.
Mrs. Cadot was the last of her family and brothers and sisters who lived here and preceded her in death were E. N. Deardorff, a leading merchant; Miss Nan Deardorff, Will Deardorff, Mrs. Opal Horner, and Charles Cadot.
Mrs. Cadot is survived by a son, J. Donald Cadot of Florida, five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A son, Ned Cadot, who was a tire company executive in Akron, preceded her in death. Mrs. Chester Leaper is a niece of Mrs. Cadot.
Graveside services will be held at Mound Hill cemetery at 11 a. m. Monday. The body is at the Denton, Donaldson and Kuhr Funeral home in Columbus. Rev. Father Emmet Smith of St. Peters Episcopal church will officiate, and Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home are making burial arrangements.
[Note: Oct. 7, 1871 – Oct. 27, 1963; Age 92 yrs.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Thursday, October 31, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Blanch Cadot Died In Akron Last Evening
Miss Blanch Cadot, a native and during her younger years a leading figure in social circles of this city, died last night in Akron, where she had made her home for a number of years.
The death message was received by W. N. Hayward from W. C. Cadot, a brother of the decedent. This message said the body will arrive here on the C & O train Tuesday noon and funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday. Further particulars are expected by Mr. Hayward late today or early tomorrow.
Miss Cadot was born here about 79 years ago. She was the daughter of J. J. Cadot, who conducted a lime and cement business in the building just above the Libby Hotel where Mrs. Daisy Abersold has her optical business.
Mr. Cadot was the builder of what is now the J. H. Wagner home and he and family lived there. Later it was the home of C. W. Henking and family.
Before her health failed Miss Cadot held a position in one of the state departments in Columbus. In earlier years she was a member of the Thursday Club and a striking, outstanding figure in the city’s social life. She was a first cousin of former Mayor H. L. Cadot and C. C. Cadot of Columbus.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Monday, March 21, 1938
Cadot Rites To Be Held At Episcopal Church, 2 Wednes.
The body of Miss Blanch Cadot, of whose death at Akron mention was made in Monday’s paper, arrived here shortly after noon on the Chesapeake & Ohio train. It was taken to the Hayward funeral parlors.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal church, with Rev. Robert Leake, rector, in charge. Burial on the family lot in Pine Street cemetery.
W. C. Cadot, decedent’s brother, and Ned Cadot will motor here from Akron, it is understood. Friends last night recalled that Miss Cadot once conducted a kindergarten when the family lived at 317 Third ave., where J. F. Leaper lives now.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Tuesday, March 22, 1938
Cadot Rites Held..St. Peter’s Church
Funeral services for Miss Blanch Cadot are being conducted this afternoon at St. Peter’s Episcopal church by Rev. Robert Leake, rector. Interment will follow in Pine St. Cemetery by Hayward. The pallbearers are Harry Maddy, John Halliday, J. H. Norton, Ed Summers, Donald Cadot, Cleveland and Charles Cadot of Columbus.
Here for the funeral are the brother, W. C. Cadot of Pittsburgh, sister-in-law, Mrs. Vada Summers Cadot, widow of Julius Cadot, and her son, Donald, both of Cleveland, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles (a cousin) Cadot of Columbus. The decedent’s other surviving brother, Pearlie Cadot of New York City, could not come.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Wednesday, March 23, 1938
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Descendent Of French 500, Charles C. Cadot, 96, Is Called By Death On Monday
Charles C. Cadot, 96, a descendent of the original French 500, who settled Gallipolis, died in University Hospital, Columbus, on Monday.
He was born in Gallipolis on Sept. 15, 1865, the son of the late Col. L. Z. and Josephine Cadot. His father was an officer in the Civil War and the Grand Army Post of Gallipolis was named in his honor.
Mr. Cadot resided in his native city until his marriage to the former Cora Dale in 1920, and since that time they had resided at 292 16th Ave., Columbus.
While a resident of Gallipolis Mr. Cadot was engaged in several pursuits and at one time was connected with the ferryboat. His brother, the late Harry Cadot, was a former Gallipolis mayor. In Columbus he was a city employee and had retired many years ago. He was a 60-year member of Morning Dawn Lodge of Masons and had received his 50-year pin in 1951.
He is survived by his wife, a nephew, C. Donald Cadot of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and several great nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 8 p. m. Wednesday at the Long Funeral Home, 1173 E. Hudson St., with Rev. Eli Anthony officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a. m. Thursday in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Tuesday, August 15, 1961
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Mrs. Cadot, 91, Died Thursday In Columbus
Mrs. Cora Dale Cadot, 92, a native of Gallipolis died at her home, 292 E. 16th Ave., Columbus on Thursday. She was the widow of Charles C. Cadot, a Gallipolis resident, who was a descendent of the French Five Hundred. He preceded her in death last September. They were married in 1921 and she had lived in Columbus since that date.
Mrs. Cadot was a member of the Indianola Methodist church. Services will be held at 8 p. m. Sunday at the Weir-Arend North Chapel. Rev. Horace E. Dewey will officiate. Graveside services will be held in Mound Hill cemetery here at 11:30 a. m. Monday, under the direction of Mrs. D. Harvey Davis.
Mrs. Frances Hanson, a cousin of the late Mr. Cadot will attend the last rites.
[Note: 1869 – April 19, 1962. She was the daughter of James W. & Rebecca A. Taylor Dale.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Friday, April 20, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Gallia Resident Dies In Yonkers
Information from a friend of the deceased to Mrs. Chester Leaper is that Mrs. Gertie Summers Cadot, a native of Gallipolis, died at her home in Yonkers, New York on Oct. 11.
She was the widow of Perley Cadot, also a native of this city, who died in 1949 and his ashes were interred in Pine Street cemetery. Disposition of her body is not known sere [sic].
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Monday, October 21, 1957
Cadot Ashes To Be Interred At Pine Street
The ashes of Gertrude E. Cadot, who died in New York City on Oct. 10, will be sent to the Wetherholt Funeral home for interment in Pine Street cemetery.
Mrs. Cadot, the widow of Perley Cadot, died in a New York Hospital. Mrs. Justine Johnson Hall, who recently returned to New York after an extended stay in Gallipolis was living with Mrs. Cadot at the time of her fatal illness.
[Note: 1876 – Oct. 10, 1957; Age 81 yrs.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Wednesday, October 23, 1957
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Former Mayor, H. Cadot, Dies In Capital City
Harry L. Cadot, former mayor of Gallipolis, died Sunday morning in Grant Hospital, Columbus, after a brief illness. He was born in Gallipolis, Sept. 29, 1874, the son of the late Lemuel and Josephine Carol-Cadot.
He served as mayor of Gallipolis from 1912-1914 and had been the express and ticket agent for the old Hocking Valley Railroad. He moved to Columbus in 1915 where he was engaged in the sand supply business until his retirement five years ago.
Cadot was a direct descendant of the French Five Hundred and had attended the Sesquicentennial celebration here last October. He was a past Exalted Ruler of the B.P.O.E. and a member of the Episcopal church.
He is survived by his wife, the former Betty Deardorff, one son, C. D. Cadot, and wife, Marabelle, Columbus, and one brother Charles C. Cadot, Columbus. A son, Ned, preceded him in death. His widow, Adleine Cadot, resides in Akron, O. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Wetherholt Funeral Home by Rev. Richard Ash with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wetherholt Funeral Home Monday evening. [Note: His picture is attached with the obit.]
[Note: Sept. 29, 1874 – Dec. 27, 1953; Age 79 yrs.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Monday, December 28, 1953
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Mrs. Cadot’s Burial Here
Mrs. India Cadot, 69, widow of John Julius Cadot, a scion of an early French family which settled in Gallipolis, died in York, Pa. Monday night. Her husband preceded her four years ago.
The body has arrived here and services will be held at 11 a. m. Friday at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home. Rev. James Harter will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Thursday, December 3, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Venerable Lady Passes
Mrs. Josephine Cadot, Daughter of Pioneer French Family, Dead.
Mrs. Josephine C. Cadot, one of our most lovable and highly esteemed old ladies passed away at her home on Court Street at 9:15 this Wednesday morning, December 31, 1919. She had been ill only since Saturday, when she suffered a chill which developed into complications which terminated in her death.
Mrs. Cadot was born in this city, the daughter of Franklin and Sallie [Whitney] Carel, one of our finest old French families. She was married October 29, 1863 to Col. L. Z. Cadot, who was in charge of the famous 91st O. V. I. for whom the local Cadot Post of the G. A. R. was named. He died 35 years ago.
To Col. and Mrs. Cadot were born three children---Charles of this city, and Harry of Columbus, who survive her, and Florence, who died in infancy.
The funeral will be held at the family residence Friday at 2 p. m. Interment will follow at Mound Hill by Hayward.
[Note: 1838 – Dec. 31, 1919; Age 81 yrs. 3 mos. 3 das.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Wednesday, December 31, 1919
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Cadot, Ned R.
Ned Cadot Dies In Akron Hospital
Ned R. Cadot, Gallipolis born and a general favorite here in his boyhood, died at 12:10 this morning in an Akron hospital, according to a message received by his aunt, Miss Nan Deardorff.
Ned was the younger of the two sons of ex-Mayor Harry L. and Betty Deardorff Cadot, who moved to Columbus a score of years ago. Ned had been in Akron for years and held a lucrative position with the Goodyear Rubber Co. He had been ill for at least some weeks and was operated presumably for a gall bladder condition a few days ago. His father went up to see him Wednesday, got a favorable report as to his condition, and then returned home.
Relatives and old friends here found it difficult to give credence to the news that this genial, stalwart, dynamic fellow had passed on.
Ned is survived by his wife (an Akron girl), a son, a daughter and a brother, Donald of Columbus, besides the parents. Ned Russell Cadot would have been 38 next Apr. 13. Burial will be in Akron.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Friday, March 2, 1945
Ned Cadot’s Rites Set For Monday
Ned Russell Cadot, whose death was mentioned in Friday’s paper, was assistant manager of the personnel department of the Goodyear Rubber Co. and had served that great organization since 1928.
His wife was formerly Adaline Hillibish of Akron. Their two children are Nancy, 13, and Ned, Jr., 8. Ned was operated Wednesday and died 12:10 a.m.
When this younger son of the H. L. Cadots was christened “Ned”, they honored his aunt, Miss Nan E. Deardorff, whose initials spell the name.
Interment will be made at Akron Monday.
[Note: April 12, 1905 – March 2, 1945: Age 39 yrs. He is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit Co., Ohio.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Saturday, March 3, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Cadot, Nevada M. “Vadie” [Summers]
Mrs. J. S. Cadot Called By Death
Mrs. J. S. Cadot, 84, the former Vadie Summers, died today at the home of her son Donald S. Cadot, Cleveland. Burial will be made at Perrysburg, O. Monday. Mrs. Cadot was the sister of Mrs. Maude Gray and Mr. W. Edward Summers, Gallipolis. Besides the son, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Frances) Chapman, Findlay.
Vadie Summers Cadot was born at Pt. Pleasant, the daughter of the late A. D. and Martha Congleton Summers. The family moved here when she was small. Her husband died 40 years ago and her twin sister, Mrs. Gertrude Kinghorn, died four years ago.
Mrs. Cadot had been in poor health for the past five years as a result of a stroke and had been critically ill the past month.
Mrs. Cadot made her home for some time with Mrs. Gray during the past few years and her courage in bearing her afflictions following a stroke endeared her to all who came in contact with her. She has many old friends in Gallipolis as well as friends she made in recent years. For many years, the Cadot family lived at Maumee, O.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Neither Mrs. Gray or Mr. Summers are able to attend the funeral services.
[Note: Jan. 1, 18666 – March 19, 1953; Age 87. She is buried in Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg, Wood Co., Ohio.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Friday, March 20, 1953
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Pearlie Cadot Dies Following Accident
Pearlie Cadot, born here about 75 years ago was struck by a car and killed instantly on Saturday in New York City. Interment was made in New York.
News of his passing came in a letter from the bereaved widow to Mrs. Maude Summers Gray and Mrs. Vada Cadot. Pearlie Cadot was a book-keeper and accountant and was long in the employ of a New York country club. His home was on Riverside Dr.
He was the youngest and the last survivor of the four children of John J. Cadot, who will be remembered by older residents of the city. The elder Cadot was the builder of the Wayne Amsbary apartments at 631 Fourth Ave., long the home of the late C. William Henking, banker.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 3)
Tuesday, April 26, 1949
Mr. Cadot’s Death Detailed In Letter
Writing from her home in Lynbrook, Long Island, regarding the recent tragic death of Perley Cadot, a native of Gallipolis, Mrs. Justine Johnson Hall relates that Mr. and Mrs. Cadot were enjoying their accustomed evening walk near Riverside Drive Tuesday at 6 o’clock when a terrific wind and electrical storm arose as they were but two blocks distant from their home.
The force of the wind blew him around a corner and against a parked car. He received the impact on his temple and died almost instantly in his wife’s arms.
Perley Cadot, 78, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cadot. With his wife, he visited here two years ago for renewal of former acquaintanceships.
Following funeral rites Thursday, his body was cremated and his ashes will be returned here later for interment in the Cadot lot in Pine Street Cemetery --- H.R. H.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 1)
Saturday, April 30, 1949
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Miss Edith Corn Dies On Sunday
Miss Edith Clara Corn, 77, youngest of the five children of the late Jeremiah and Susan Waddell Corn, died Sunday at Holzer hospital at 12:45 p.m. Miss Corn had been a patient there for several weeks and her condition had been critical most of that time. Her health had been failing for several years.
Edith Corn was born Dec. 9, 1876, on a farm near Thurman and has spent her entire life there. She lived there with her sister, Mabel, who is one of the survivors. The other survivor is Mrs. David (Hollis) Rees, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Hobart Wickline, on Hedgewood Dr. Two brothers Herbert and Leslie, preceded her in death.
After her early schooling, Miss Corn attended Rio Grande college where she was graduated from the music course. For several years she taught in both the Gallia and Jackson county schools.
Funeral services will be held for the deceased at Ebenezer church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. John D. Davis, pastor of the Centerville Methodist church, will officiate. Miss Corn was a member of that church. Burial will be in the Ebenezer cemetery under the direction of the Steven Thomas Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, October 11, 1954
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Mrs. Gracie Corn Dies In Huntington
Mrs. Gracie M. Corn of Athalia died yesterday at the home of her brother, Sam Belville, 1949 Ninth ave., Huntington, after a long illness.
Burial will be at Good Hope church in the lower end of this county at 2 Wednesday. Funeral director F. L. Stevers will be in charge.
Mrs. Corn was a daughter of Albert and Nancy Barry Belville. Three brothers besides Samuel and four sisters survive: Firman Belville of Miller, Walden of Gallipolis, Stanley of Mercerville, Mrs. Alvin Wells and Mrs. Bernard Massie of Crown City, Mrs. Clarence Tagg of Greasy Ridge and Mrs. Nora Zimmerman of Huntington.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, November 22, 1938
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Herbert Corn Dies
Herbert Corn, aged 68, died Monday afternoon at his home on a Vinton rural route.
Three sisters of the same neighborhood survive: Mabel and Edith Corn, at home, and Mrs. Hollis Corn, at home, and Mrs. Hollis Reese, of the same neighborhood.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at 1:30 Thursday by Rev. W. L. Stafford. Burial in Ebenezer cemetery by Davis & Thomas.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, January 30, 1936
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Leslie Corn Dies At Old Corn Homestead
Leslie Corn, 62, a highly respected citizen of Porter, after a short illness, died Tuesday morning at the home of his brother and sisters, Herbert Corn and Misses Mabel and Edith Corn, north of Thurman. He was taken there ten days ago where they and another sister, Mrs. D. C. Rees of Vinton R. 4 could help care for him.
He is survived by these, his wife, one daughter, Miss Anna Corn of Columbus, and one son, Donald Corn, who was recently married. He lives near the Corn homestead.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the home where he passed away. Burial will be at Ebenezer cemetery, a mile from there, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Corn are interred.
Davis & Thomas, Thurman, undertakers, are in charge of the arrangements.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, July 25, 1934
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Mabel Corn Is Claimed At 88 Early Today
Mable Alice Corn, 88, a resident of the Ebenezer community near Vinton died in mid-morning today at Holzer hospital.
Miss Corn was born in this county March 25, 1874, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Susan Waddell Corn. She had spent her entire lifetime on the home farm. A graduate of Rio Grande College, she taught in county schools for several years.
Her only survivors are two nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. David Rees, Edith Clair Corn, Herbert Carl and Leslie Clair Corn.
She was a member of the Thurman Methodist church and services will be held there at 2 Sunday. Rev. John Davis assisted by Rev. Gene Storer will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer cemetery under the direction of the McCoy Funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday afternoon and evening. The body will lie in state for one hour at the church prior to the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, December 14, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Death of Mrs. Corn
Mrs. Jerry Corn, one of the most esteemed ladies in the vicinity of Ebenezer Church in Raccoon Township, died Sunday of a malignant stomach trouble and about 65 years old. She was a daughter of Alexander Waddell and had lived in that vicinity for 30-40 years and was beloved by all who knew her. She left besides her husband, three daughters and two sons, one of them being Wesley who owned the Corn Livery Stable here.
[Note: Death Certificate..Susan Corn born Oct. 22, 1843; died June 19, 1910; aged 66 years, 7 months and 27 days. Parents Alex Waddell and Hannah Buck. Burial Ebenezer Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 20, 1910
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Corn, Susie M.
Death of Mrs. Corn
Mrs. Jerry Corn, one of the most esteemed ladies in the vicinity of Ebenezer church Raccoon township, died Sunday of a malignant stomach trouble. She was about 65 years old. She was a daughter of Alexander Waddell and had lived in that vicinity for thirty to forty years and was beloved by all who knew her. She left besides her husband three daughters and two sons one of them being Wesley who owned the Corn livery stables here."]
Gallipolis Bulletin
June 24, 1910
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards Top of Page
Cornell, Arthur H.
Arthur H. Cornell, 3954 N. Massachusetts, died Feb. 3rd. Husband of Mary Ann Cornell, father of Edward, Charles, Richard, Arthur Cornell, Jewel Molchanoff, Naomi Arnold and Mary Marsden; brother of May Swann, Roxie Patterson, Bessie Hineman and Ruby Unrue, 23 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
Services Tuesday Feb 7, 3 p.m. at The Little Chapel of the Chimes, 430 N. Killingsworth. Interment Rose City Cemetery (Portland Oregon).
[Note: born June 22, 1882 in Gallia County, son of America Charlotte Clark and Zachary/Zachariah Taylor Cornell.]
The Portland Oregonian
Feb. 6, 1961 Section 2, Page 7
Submitted by F.K. Brown Top of Page
C.J. Cornell Dies
Former Native
Curtis I. Cornell, 77, a native of Ohio twp., died in Wayne County hospital at Detroit, Monday noon, following a stroke. He had been a resident of Michigan for many years, having gone there 35 years ago as a young man. His early years were spent in Gallia County in the Bladen community.
Cornell was born in this county on Feb. 20, 1880, the son of the late Zacharias and America Clark Cornell. He was one of nine children born to that union.
Those who survive are Mrs. Claude (Mae) Swann, 512 Second Ave., Mrs. R.G. (Roxie) Patterson of Crown City, Mrs. Ruby Unroe of Swan Creek, Mrs. Bessie Hinerman of Detroit, Mich., Arthur Cornell of Portland, Ore.
Cornell was married to the former [Louisa] Lulu Stevers who survives, and one son, Donald of Albany, Ga. There are two grandchildren.
The deceased last visited his native county two years ago and at that time became ill at the home of his sister here and was confined for a period of over five weeks.
Funeral services will be held at Miller’s Home for Funerals at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Earl Cremeens will officiate and burial will be in the old cemetery at Mercerville. Friends may call at Miller’s Wednesday evening and until the hour of the service.
[Note: Date of death April 15, 1957 - source: find-a-grave]
Unknown Gallia County newspaper
Unknown date
Transcribed by Deanna Partlow
Cornell, Don Fred
Don Cornwell Dead
Don Fred Cornwell died Tuesday evenging at his home at Chambersburg after an illness of three years; aged 27 years and four months. He was a graduate of Marshall college and was in his senior year at Ohio State when the World War began. He enlisted at Huntington and served 32 months overseas. He is survied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cornwell of Chambersburg, and two brothers, Earle of Hungington and Marvin of Gallipolis.
Gallipolis paper
Date not available
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Death of Mrs. Cornell
Mrs. Eliza Cornell, wife of Mr. Peter L. Cornell, of Guyan township, died Tuesday night of a dropsical affection [affliction], aged about 60 years. She had been ill a long while and was a very estimable woman.
Her funeral services were at Mercerville Thursday by Rev. John Porter and the interment was conducted by James Myers of Mudsock at the same place. Her maiden name was Blickle and two sisters and two brothers survive her, all of this county, except Mr. John Blickle, who lives in Illinois. Three sons, John, Will and Lannie survive her. Her only daughter, Effie, died about a year ago.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, January 14, 1910
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Cornell, Linnie (Henry Orlando)
Cornell Shoots Self In Head
Linnie Cornell shot himself through the head at l:45 at his home at 219 Second ave. At 2:21 he died.
His full name was Henry Orlando Cornell and age 54.
Mrs. Cornell, who works at the O. H. E., had just reached home when the shot was heard.
The ball went through his head and into the wall of the upstair [sic] room which he was occupying, having been lying on a bed. He had been indisposed.
Cornell devoted at least part of his time to selling accident insurance.
[Note: From death certificate year of birth 1884; date of death September 29, 1938; father P.L. Cornell; mother Eliza Bickle; burial Mound Hill CE.]
Newspaper unknown
From the collection of and transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans
Cornell, Mary Ann [Moore]
Mary Ann Cornell, mother of Charles D. and Arthur A. Cornell; Naomi Arnold and Mary Marsden; 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Monday, Feb 23rd, 3 p.m. Riverview Cemetery (Portland, Oregon). Under direction of Zeller Chapel of Roses.
[Note: Mary Ann Moore was born April 26, 1891 in Gallia County, daughter of Barney Moore and Rachel Ann Dalrymple; died Feb. 19, 1976 Portland, Oregon. Wife of Arthur Homer Cornell whom she married Oct. 7, 1912 in Cabell County, WV.]
The Sunday Oregonian - Portland Oregon
Feb. 22, 1976 Page F7
Submitted by F.K. Brown Top of Page
IN LOVING MEMORIAM
Oscar Ottis Cornell, the beloved son of Peter L. and Eliza Cornell, died June 15, 1897, aged eighteen years, three months and nineteen days. His funeral occurred at Victory Baptist church, discourse by Rev. F. F. Carey. The large audience spoke well for the esteem in which the young brother was held by the people of the community. He was taken sick with pulmonary trouble, from which he never recovered. He was afflicted sixteen months and bore his suffering patiently. When he realized the end was near he expressed a desire for some one to pray for him that he would learn more about Jesus. A friend he called for hastened to his bedside and pointed him to the Lamb of God until wearied he fell asleep in Jesus.
He leaves father, mother, four brothers, one sister and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Our loss is his gain. He was an obedient son, of a cheerful and sunny disposition and loved by all who knew him.
Brother and sister, when home is sad and lonely, the one you loved so well is absent, think of him as happy in the light of Jesus’ smiles, waiting and watching for thee to come.
| O’er the waters dark and foaming, is a bright and peaceful shore, There the blissful bands are roaming, of our loved ones gone before; Just how dear they stray to meet us, we can never surely know, But how gladly Ottis will greet us, when we launch our bark to go. H. A. W. |
Gallipolis Journal
Tuesday, August 24, 1897
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Death Claims P. L. Cornell
Peter Levisay Cornell, 94, died early Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tom (Mabel) Porter, Chambersburg. He was born Feb. 19, 1858 in Clay twp. He lived there all his life. He had been out of the house only twice in the past 18 years, once was five years ago to be baptized by the Revs. Lester Unrue and Claude Swann on Aug. 4, 1947.
His parents were Peter Levisay Cornell, and Phoebe Ward Cornell, both of Chambersburg. The deceased was married July 4, 1892 to Emily Lanthorn, the Rev. Clark Warren officiated. His wife preceded him in death. Besides his daughter, four grandsons, four granddaughters and five-great-grandchildren survive. Two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Chambersburg Methodist Church with the Rev. Bates officiating. Interment is at Bethel cemetery. The body will be at the Waugh Funeral Home where friends may call until 6 p.m. Tuesday and at the home of the deceased’s daughter after that until the time of services.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 26, 1952
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Miss C. Cornwell Dies at Eureka
Miss Cora Cornwell died at 1:30 this morning at her home in Eureka. She had been ill for some time. But little biographical data were available this forenoon, Miss Cornwell was a daughter of James Cornwell and a cousin of Marvin Cornwell and Mrs. Nellie Haner of Gallipolis and of Earl Cornwell of Huntington.
The body was brought to the mortuary of George J. Wetherholt and Sons and the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at Eureka.
[Note: Stone... Clay Chapel, Clay Township, 1870-1943. Death Certificate..Born July 14, 1870; died Feb. 3, 1943; 72 years 6 months and 19 days of age. Parents James Cornwell and Hattie White]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Cornwell, F. Augusta Fletcher
Obituary
F. Augusta Flecher Cornwell the daugher of Dr. D. R. and Julia A. Fletcher was born near Gallipolis, Ohio June 21, 1855 and died at her home in Gallipolis, Ohio, Jan 26, 1926 at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 5 days.
She was married to J. M. Cornwell at Chambersburg, Ohio, on December twenty fifth 1879. To this union were born two children, Nellie, who died in infancy and Mable Rush who passed away February 27, 1923. Mr. Cornwell died in Glenwood, W. Va. Feb 2, 1909. A stepdaughter, Cora M. survives.
Mrs. Cornwell was a member of the Medhodist Episcopal church, having united with the same in her early girlhood. She was also a member of the Home department of Grace Methodist Episcopal Sunday School of Gallipolis.
Two brothers, Dr. W. J. Fletcher of Chambersburg and Dr. L. R. Flethcer of Porter and one sister, Mrs. Elza Brown are left to mourn their loss.
Buried at Clay Chapel
The funeral and burial of the late Mrs. J. M. Cornwell, who died here last Tuesday, were held Friday at Clay Chapel. Her husband, a former merchant at Glenwood, W. Va., died two years ago. She was 70 years of age and is survived by brothers, Dr. L. R. Fletcher of Porter and Dr. W. J. Flethcer of Eureka, and a sister Mrs. Elza Brown of Raccoon Island.
Gallipolis paper
Jan 26, 1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Gallipolis Woman Died In Columbus
Mrs. Helen Louise Cornwell, 41, a resident of 39 Vine St., died in University Hospital, Columbus, at 11:05 a.m. Thursday.
She had been a patient there for several weeks and had previously been a patient in Pleasant Valley Hospital. She had been in failing health for a year.
Mrs. Cornwell was born April 13, 1921 in the Ewington community, the daughter of Glen McCarley of Carey, O., and the late Opal Might McCarley, who died in 1943. She was one of five children. Those surviving are Gerald McCarley and Mrs. John (Mary) Smith, both of Kanauga, and Mrs. Laverne (Thelma) Walk of Grafton, Iowa. A brother, Kenneth, was lost on a troop ship in October, 1943.
She was married to Robert L. Cornwell, an executive at the GSI on Feb. 19, 1937, and he survives along with four children, Mrs. Donovan (Janet) Johnson of Columbus; Donna, a freshman at Ohio State; Martha, a student at Washington school, and Bobby, 22 months old. There is one grandson.
Mrs. Cornwell was a member of Grace Methodist Church and active in all its work. She was a past president of Grace Guild, past president of the Gallipolis Band Boosters Club and Gallipolis Garden Club.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Grace Methodist Church. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday afternoon and until the hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, May 25, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Cornwell, Mrs. J. M.
Mrs. Cornwell Dead
Mrs. J. M. Cornwell, aged 70, died Tuesday at her home in this city.
Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Death of Mr. Cornwell
Mr. James M. Cornwell, merchant, of Glenwood, W. Va., died Feb. 2, 1909 of kidney disease and about 63 years of age. His funeral will be conducted at Clay Chapel, February 5, by Rev. Mr. Harold of Glenwood M. E. Church South. The burial will be at Clay Chapel cemetery by Hayward & Son.
Mr. Cornwell was a merchant at Chambersburg and Bean Creek for many years, but for the last 12 years he has been a merchant at Glenwood.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Misses Mabel and Cora, also one brother R. Butler Cornwell and one sister Mrs. Alexander Martindill and a half brother W. W. Cornwell and a half sister Nora Halle. His wife was a daughter of the late Dr. D. R. Fletcher.
Mr. Cornwell was a true man well liked by everyone, and when he died he said no fear stood in his pathway. Close friends say "No better man ever walked God's green earth", and his death will be regretted wherever he was known.
[Note: From Tombstone: 4/17/1846 - 2/2/1909]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 3, 1909
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Cornwell, James M.
James M. Cornwell, the well known merchant of Glenwood, died February 2, 1909, after a long illness of kidney trouble.
He was about 63 years of age and leaves a wife, two daughters, Misses Mabel and Cora, one brother, Butler Cornwell and one sister, Mrs. Alexander Martindill and one half brother and half sister. His wife was a daughter of the late Dr. D. R. Fletcher.
Mr. Cornwell was in business at Chambersburg and Swan Creek for several years, but has been located at Glenwood for about 12 years. He was a fine man respected by all who knew him and had a legion of friends.
The funeral will be conducted at Clay Chapel, Friday, by Rev. Harold, of Glenwood, burial following by Hayward & Son.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 5, 1909
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Cornwell, Mabel Rush
Miss Mabel Cornwell Dead
Miss Mabel Rush Cornwell, daughter of J. M. and F. Augusta Cornwell, was born at Chambersburg, Gallia County, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1880. In 1896 she joined the Mount Zion Baptist church of Swan Creek at the age of 15 years under the ministration of Rev. Denney.
Mabel lived a consistent christian life in the church of her choice until the time of her death, which occurred at her home at Glenwood, W. Va., on Feb. 27, 1923, being at the time of her death 42 years, 4 months and 8 days of age. She leaves to mourn her departure her mother, a sister, Cora M. Cornwell, and a host of relatives and friends.
[Note: Buried Clay Chapel Cemetery, Clay Twp]
Gallipolis paper
Feb. 27, 1923
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Young Mother Dead
Mrs. Marie Ingels Cornwell, 34, wife of Mr. Marvin Cornwell, died at their home in this city Tuesday April 2, 1929, after lingering illness.
Besides her husband, she leaves three children, Robert 14, Roberta 12 and Charlotte 9. Other close relatives are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ingels, sisters, Mrs. C.H. Booton and Mrs. W.P. Kling and brothers Clyde and Bert Ingels.
Mrs. Cornwell was a member of the Methodist Church of this city. The funeral was Thursday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ingels by Rev. Beardsley, interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis Paper
April 2, 1929
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Cornwell, Maria Ingles [Ingels]
Mrs. Marvin Cornwell Dies Tuesday Noon
Young Mother Succumbs After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Maria Ingles Cornwell, wife of Marvin Cornwell, passed away about noon Tuesday at her home on Second ave., after a lingering illness. Mrs. Cornwell, who was thirty four years of age, was a life long resident of this county. She graduated from G. A. H. S. in 1912 and in December of that year, was married.
Three small children, Robert 14, Roberta 12, and Charlotte 9, will miss the loving care of a devoted mother. Others relatives who survive are her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ingels, all of this city and another brother, Bert Ingels, of Bluefield, W. Va.
She was a member of Grace M. E. Church. Funeral arrangements which are in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger were not completed at this time.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, April 2, 1929
Funeral of Mrs. Marvin Cornwell Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Marvin Cornwell will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ingels. Rev. A. H. Beardsley will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, April 3, 1929
Many Attend Last Rites Of Mrs. Cornwell
A large number of friends and relatives paid the last tribute to Mrs. Marvin Cornwell Thursday afternoon at the funeral services held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ingels. Rev. A. H. Beardsley, of Grace M. E. church, of which she was a member, officiated. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, from numbers of loving friends. Burial was in Mound Hill cemetery in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger.
Among those from out of town who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. James Carter, Dexter and Shannon Carter, Mrs. Connelly Watters, Mr. and Mrs. James Brannan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chambers, Mr. M. Z. Chambers and daughter, Miss Zella, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cornwell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duvall, Mrs. George Brammer, Mrs. Ed Hurn and Mrs. Minnie Saunders, all of Huntington, Dr. and Mrs. Ed Martindill of Chesapeake and Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Cornwell, of Glenwood, W. Va.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 5, 1929
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Chambersburgh, O., Jan 15, 1877. Editor Journal:
Pursuant to notice, Mr. S. V. Clark’s school, in the district of Chambersburg, was called together for the purpose of paying a tribute of respect to the memory of Marvin A. Cornwell, deceased, one of the scholars of said school at the time of his death, and organized by calling Mr. A. F. Alexander to the chair, and Miss Addie Martindill, Secretary. On motion, Misses Gussie Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, and James Martindill were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions to the memory of the deceased. Said committee reported the following:
Whereas, Marvin A. Cornwell, one of our comrades in school, has been suddenly, and in a shocking manner, removed from among us, and from life, whose face we shall see no more, neither will his voice be heard any more, either in the class or on the play-ground, nor at the home of his parents, with his brothers and sisters. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we deplore the untimely end of our fellow scholar, Marvin A. Cornwell, and miss him from among us; that we sorrow deeply on the account of our loss.
Resolved, That we join in testifying to the good character of our fellow comrade and scholar; that he was a good and obedient scholar, a trusty friend, always faithful and true, and beloved by the entire school.
Resolved, That we offer his parents, brothers and sisters, our condolence in this hour of their great bereavement.
Resolved, That a written copy of these resolutions be presented to the parents of our worthy and deceased brother, and also a copy be sent to the county papers requesting publication.
F. August Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, James M. Martindill, Committee
On motion, the above resolutions were unanimously adopted, after which the school adjourned.
A. F. Alexander, Chairman. Addie Martindill, Sec’y.
[Note: Buried in Clay Chapel Cemetery]
Gallipolis Journal
About Monday, January 15, 1877
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Cornwell, Marvin Lloyd
Marvin Cornwell Dies On Sunday
Marvin Loyd Cornwell, 68, widely known and affable salesman died rather suddenly at Holzer hospital Sunday at 10:30 p.m. He had been admitted to the hospital on Saturday but at that time his condition was not considered critical. He had been in rather poor health for several years suffering from a heart condition.
His acquaintance was quite wide in Gallia and surrounding area through his lifetime spent as a salesman. He started his sales career as a shoe salesman in Huntinton, and later traveled for the H. J. Heinz Co. At one time he worked for the Bell store in Gallipolis, and during World War 11 was connected with the naval depot at Pt. Pleasant for a period of seven years. His last connection was with the Grange Mutual and Casulty Insurance Co., which gave him a wide acquaintance with many Gallia county farmers.
Mr. Cornwell was born in Huntington on July 19, 1887, the son of the late Robert Butler and Roberta Carter Cornwell. The father was a salesman and in his later years made his home at Eureka. The deceased attended school in Huntington and Marshall college. Two brothers, Don and Earl preceded him in death.
Mr. Cornwell was twice married. His first was to the former Marie Ingles at Gallipolis in 1912.She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jap Ingles, her father being cashier of the First National bank. Mrs. Cornwell died in 1929, leaving three children, Robert, who is business manager of the Gallipolis State Institute, Mrs. James (Roberta) O'Brien of Pomeroy, and Mrs. William (Charlotte) Brown of Clinton, Ky.
In 1937, Mr. Cornwell was married to his second wife, the former Mary Hamilton Lanthorn, who died in 1951. A stepdaughter, Mrs. Eleanor Lanthorn Walker of Newton Falls, is a survivor of that union. There are eight grandchildren. Mrs. Anna McCormick, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Robert Woodrum of Clifton Forge, Va., are first cousins and the only survivors of other branches of Mr. Cornwell's family.
Mr. Cornwell held membership in Morning Dawn lodge, Gallipolis chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and Moriah council. He was active in the Ohio Chapel Methodist church and used his talent as a pianist and singer at many church functions.
Funeral services will be held at Miller's Home for Funerals Tuesday at 2 p;.m. Rev. David Bates of South Webster, assisted by Rev. Frank Harding, will officiate. Burial will follow in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at Miller's until the funeral.
Pallbearers will be Charles Hamilton, Frank Hamilton, T. A. Thomas, Maurice Bane, Richard Bane and Charles Chevalier.
[Note:
Born: July, 19, 1887;
Died: Aug. 28, 1955]
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Transcribed by Nancy McMillan
Death Claims Mrs. Cornwell
Distressing Illness Ends This Morning
Mrs. Mary Hamilton Cornwell, 52, wife of Marvin L. Cornwell, died in Holzer Hospital this morning at 7:55 o’clock. Mrs. Cornwell’s distressing illness dated back two years and she reentered the hospital at various times for treatment, but her condition became serious last September and she has been in a critical condition since Christmas.
She was born at Clipper Mills Sept. 14, 1898, to the late Josiah and Rachel Eleanor Rose Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton died in 1927 and her mother died in 1930.
Mrs. Cornwell was twice married. Her first husband, Guy R. Landthorn, died in 1926. They were the parents of two children; a daughter, Eleanor Irene, now Mrs. Robert Walker of Newton Falls, survives and a son, Merrill Thomas, died Oct. 22, 1925. On Nov. 20, 1927, she was married to Marvin L. Cornwell by the Rev. Tracy Martindale.
Mrs. Cornwell was a deeply devoted wife and mother and was equally devoted to her three step-children. She had made many friends through her genuine friendliness, her warm personality and hospitable nature. For many years she had been an active member of Ohio Chapel Church serving the church as church organist, past president of the Women’s Society for Christian Service, and as secretary of that organization when first taken ill. She was also quite active in the Ohio Valley Grange, having been a trustee when it was first organized. She had been a lecturer since its organization.
In addition to her husband and daughter, Mrs. Walker, already mentioned, the following step-children survive: Robert Cornwell of this city, Mrs. James O’Brien (Roberta), of Pomeroy and Mrs. William Brown (Charlotte) of Clinton, Ky. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Robert Featherstone (Eva Hamilton) of Indianapolis, Ind.; and four brothers, James and Charles Hamilton of Gallipolis, Jehu of Westerville and Ray of Indianapolis. Two sisters, Rose and Elizabeth Hamilton and one brother, Dwight, preceded her in death. Seven grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. David Bates officiating. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery.
The body will remain at the Waugh Funeral Home where friends may call after noon Saturday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, February 2, 1951
Out-Of-Town Guests - Funeral Sunday Listed
Among the out-of-town guests here to attend the Sunday funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hamilton Cornwell were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hamilton, Indianapolis; Jehu and Roscoe Hamilton, Westerville; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reid, Noah Rose and William Hamilton, Urbana; Willie J. Cornwell and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Black, Huntington; Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Carter, Rutland, and Mr. and Mrs. James O’Brien, Pomeroy.
The Rev. David Bates read the last rites at the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home and burial was made in Mound Hill Cemetery. The pallbearers were James, Danny, Frank and Roscoe Hamilton, all nephews of the decedent and Kenneth Betz, Robert Cornwell and Maurice Bane.
[Note: On the cemetery record the name is recorded as Mary Lanthorn Cornwell. Her first husband was Guy Lanthorn, who died in 1926.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, February 5, 1951
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
DIED - Cornwell -- At Swan Creek, Gallia County, Ohio, on July 7, 1882, of whooping cough, Nellie, infant daughter of J.M. and F. Augusta Cornwell, aged 7 weeks and 4 days.
[Note: Birth records...Born May 1, 1882; daughter of James Cornwell and Augusta Fletcher]
Gallipolis Bulletin
July 18, 1882
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Corwin, Barbara Jean [Denney]
Gallia Girl Dies after Mishap
Mrs. Barbara Jean Denney Corwin, 18, wife of Jack B. Corwin, died in a West Hollywood, Fla., hospital Thursday morning after she had been accidentally shot on Wednesday.
Mrs. Denney was born in springfield twp., April 1, 1944, the daughter of John E.
and Pearl Marie Denney, who resides on Rt. 2 Bidwell. She attended and graduated from North
Gallia High school prior to her marriage, which took place May 18, 1962.
The body will arrive by plane in Cincinnati this evening and will be taken to the
McCoy Funeral home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Baptist church with burial in the Harris cemetery.
[Note: Burial is in the Denney Cemetery in Springfield Township.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 12, 1962
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Corwin Rites Sunday
Services for Mrs. Jack Corwin, 18, who was accidentally killed in West Hollywood,
Fla., on Thursday will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Baptist church. Burial will be in Denney cemetery under the direction of the McCoy Funeral home.
Survivors in addition to her parents and husband are two brothers, Charles Samuel
and John Michael Denney, and her grandparents, Mr. Samuel Denney and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clagg of Rt. 1 Bidwell.
Flower bearers at the service will be girl classmates from North Gallia High and
pallbearers will be cousins.
Friends may call at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Denney,after 6
p.m. today and until the hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 13, 1962
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Former Cheshire Resident Dies In Arizona
Mrs. Helen Mae Cossins, 51, a former resident of Cheshire, died Sunday at Phoenix, Ariz., where she had gone several years ago due to ill health.
She was born at Vaughn, W. Va., Nov. 23, 1913, daughter of the late William Russell and Gail Rupe Backes. Her marriage was to George Cossins, who survives, and lives at Pt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Cossin is survived by two sons, Kenneth and Delmar Cossin, both of Columbus. A son, Glen, preceded her in death.
Other survivors are two brothers, Earl Backes of Coshocton, Ernest Backes of Mogadore, Dale Backes of Columbus, a half-brother, Raymond Rupe of Florida, and four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Clark of Millfield, Mrs. Kathryn Lynch and Mrs. Maxine Leavey, both of Columbus, and Mrs. Virginia Tate of Cheshire. A brother, Cecil, preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 1 p. m. (DST) Saturday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today, and until the hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 2)
Friday, June 18, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Joseph Cost Dead
Joseph Cost living at No. 12 Cedar street passed away at his home at 10 p. m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1920, after a four months illness from paralysis. Mr. Cost leaves a wife, who was Miss Sophia Angel, and three children by a former marriage.
Mr. Cost was 78 years of age and was a painter and paper hanger and a hard working man.
Undertaker Geo. Wetherholt has charge of the body.
[Note: Oct. 15, 1845 – Aug. 17, 1920; Age 74 yrs. 10 mos. 2 das. He was the son of Henry and Mary Arrison Cost. His burial was in Pine Street Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, August 19, 1920
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Cottrell, Asa
Asa Cottrell, 78, the aged father of Mrs. J.H. Nichols of this city, passed away at the Huntington hospital, Thursday, March 9, following an illness that had extended three months during which he was given every attention that kindness and medical skill could afford. The decedent was a for a long time a familiar figure about the West Virginia Hotel and the friends he made there were many indeed. Although a very old man he was always of a cheerful disposition. A rather sad incident connected with his death was the fact that his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Nichols, was operated on but a few weeks ago and was not able to see her father throughout his entire illness.
Mr. Cottrell is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J.H. Nichols of this city, Mrs. William Lyons, of Max Meadows, WV and Mrs. J.R. Hanson of Jennings, LA. In addition he leaves 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He had resided with Mr and Mrs. J.H. Nichols for the past twenty years He had been a Christian all of his life and death found him prepared for the end. The funeral was from the Nichols residence at 845 Eighth Avenue at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, March 16, the Rev. Newton Donaldson officiating. Interment was at the Williams Cemetery near Ashland.
Huntington Dispatch
Uncle Asa Cottrell as he was familiarly known by a wide number of family and friends in Gallia County was a member [rest of article too faint to read].
Gallipolis Bulletin
March 16, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
COTTRELL - Died at her home near Yellowtown, April 9th, 1886, Cora, wife of Joel Cottrell and daughter of Wm. and Annie Craft. This death deserves more than passing notice. She was one of those modest tempered girls, loved by all who knew her. She was kind, gentle and affectionate.
Her life was full of joy and hope until she reached her eighteenth year. Then she became a happy bride; but soon, ah, too soon, her joy was turned to grief. Death laid its strong hand upon her. Before another short year, her living spirit took its flight into that spirit land, that undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveler returns.
She leaves a husband and dear little daughter, indulgent father, and an affectionate mother, four brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. Many fond hopes lie buried, many loving hearts are bleeding. It seems so hard that one so young, and with such bright prospects before her, should be taken from us. But He doeth all things well.
Dear friends, mourn not thy loved one, though she has left you, she is with Christ, which is far better. She leaves friends and companions who mingle their tears and sympathy with them.
Farewell, Cora, but not forever. There will be a glorious dawn. We shall meet to part no more, on that resurrection morn.
We listen in vain for a footstep light, But another has joined the angel band, Then let us not weep for Cora, though gone, A Friend |
Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, May 4, 1886
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
E.L. Cottrell, 81, Retired Businessman
E. L. Cottrell, 81, a retired businessman and prominent resident of Porter, died around 3:30 a. m. Monday in the Holzer Medical Center. Mr. Cottrell was owner and operator of the E. L. Cottrell store in Porter from 1921 until 1967. After 46 years survive, he retired and sold the store to the late Paul Phillips and son Bill.
Mr. Cottrell was born Sept 24, 1892, in Hurricane, W. VA., son of the late Virginia Ervin and Jonathon E. Cottrell. He married Georgia Smith in 1914, at Hurricane. She survives, along with three sons: Harold W. Cottrell and Ferris Ronald Cottrell, both of Cincinnati and Donald D. Cottrell, Porter. One son, James Edward Cottrell, preceded him in death. Seven grand and four great grandchildren survive. One brother, Homer J. Cottrell, Hurricane, survives. One sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Cottrell was a member of the Porter United Methodist Church, and served on the Bidwell- Porter Board of Education for several years. He also taught school in West Virginia before moving to Ohio. Funeral services will be held at Porter United Methodist Church 1 p. m. Wednesday with Rev. John Bryant and Rev. Freeland Norris officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McCoy- Moore Funeral Home in Vinton from 3-5 and 7-9 p. m. on Tuesday. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the services.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 18, 1973
Transcribed by Kathy Lynch Top of Page
Cottrell, Edward
Mr. Edward Cottrell, a young man in the 26th year of his age, died on Tuesday at the residence of his father, Mr. Joseph Cottrell, near Thevenir. He had been sick with dropsy for a long time. He was a member of the M. E. Church and had many friends. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, July 30, 1892
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Georgia Cortrell, 90, Rt. 3, Bidwell-Porter Community, died Sunday at Holzer Medical Center. Born July 21, 1897, she was the daughter of the late James and Isadora Rowsey Smith.
She is preceded in death by her husband, E.L. Cottrell, June 18, 1973; three sons, James Cottrell, Donald Cottrell and Ferris Ronald Cottrell; two brothers and one sister. She is survived by one son, Harold W. Cottrell, Cincinnati, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Porter United Methodist Church and United Methodist Church Women.
Funeral will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., at the Porter United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial will be at the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may visit at the church Wednesday at 1 p.m. until the funeral. Arrangements were handled at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home of Vinton.
[Note: Born Virginia; died Feb. 28, 1988]
Gallipolis Paper
March, 1988
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Cottrell, Helen
GALLIPOLIS - Mrs. Helen Cottrell, 67, wife of former Gallipolitan Arthur Cottrell, retired Standard Oil Co., employee, died Friday at Pompano Beach, Fla. Surviving besides her husband are one son, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Cottrells moved to Florida about 10 years ago from New Jersey. Funeral services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., with burial in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
May 21, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page
Death of Joel Cottrell
Mr. Joel Cottrell, a pioneer resident of the county, living at Yellow Town, died August 25th, 1901, after an illness of two years with dropsy, and aged 75 years. His funeral services were conducted today, Monday, by Rev. John Pettet?, at his late residence, the interment following at the Cottrell graveyard near his home. Mrs. Cottrell, his wife, died last April. He left four sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a good father. Their names are as follows: Silman, Joel, S. A. and A. Q. Cottrell and Mrs. John Wallace, Mrs. John Boadamment and Mrs. Lavanus Wallace.
Joel lives at Charleston, where he has been a Justice of the Peace for 12 years. Mrs. John wallace lives in Putnam county, W. Va., and Mrs. Lavanus Wallace at Charleston.
Mr. Cottrell was a wagon maker by trade and had settled on the business very successfully years ago. He also used to flat boat with Aleshire and Hutsimpiller.
However, he was a well known farmer and lived on the Cottrell farm within ten feet of where he died all his life. The farm was a part of the Ohio Company's purchase, and had never been in any hands but the Cottrells.
Mr. Cottrell's parents were Edward Cottrell and Rhoda Langford Cottrell. He was an industrious good dispositionened, intelligent man with attributes of character that commanded the respect and good will of his fellow men, lived a good honest life, was a member of the Christian Church, and left many friends to regret his departure.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug 26, 1901
Trascribed by Maxine Marshall
Cottrell, Joel [Jr.]
Joel Cottrell Dead
Joel Cottrell passed away Sunday, June 26, at his home in Charleston, WV, of pneumonia, after a two week illness. He was 44 years old. The funeral was held there Monday from the Baptist Temple, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F., his burial following at Spring Hill Cemetery. His brother, Silman, Frank Leaper and Bert Gillingham attended the funeral from here.
Mr. Cottrell was twice married, his first wife being Miss Cora Craft by whom he had one child, now Mrs. Edna Duddington. His widow was Miss Mary Ella, duaghter of Henry Clay Northup of Thevenin. By her he is the father of a son, Howell.
He was the son of Joel Cottrell of Cottrell's Mill of Charleston, WV, for perhaps 20 years. He is survived by three brothers, Q.A. of Charleston, Silman and Al of Yellow Town and sisters Mrs. John Roadarmour and Mrs. John Wallace of Kanawha.
Gallipolis Bulletin
July 1, 1910
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Cottrell, Monna
Monna Cottrell, 74, of Syracuse, formerly of Gallia County, died Wednesday at the Holzer Medical Center.
A housewife, Mrs. Cottrell was born December 20, 1912 in Gilmer County, W. Va., to the late Francis and Mrytle Hayhurst Vannoy. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union.
Survivors include her husband, James Cottrell whom she married April 22, 1934 in Strumptown, W. Va; one brother, Harley Vannoy of Belpre; two sisters, Alma Godfrey and Ruby Bennett, both of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
Funeral services will be 1 p,m. Saturday at the Ewing Funeral Home with Rev. Glen McMillen officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Gallipolis Tribune
March 6, 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
HOLIDAY, FLA. - Guy Eugene Cottrill, 90, Holiday, formerly of Ohio, died Monday Aug. 7, 2000 at Integrated Health System Care Center, Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Born Aug. 21, 1909 in Ripley, W. Va., son of the late James and May Sayre Cottrill, he was a retired employee of the Columbus Department of Transportation.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Arlena Bennett Cottrill, on Dec. 29, 1992; a daughter, Marcia White; two sons, Mont F. Cottrill and Eugene Cottrill; a grandson; and two brothers. Surviving are three children, Phillip Cottrill of Howard, Romona (Jerry) Shively of Holiday, and Karen Serbin, of Aurora, Colo.; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Enid Glenn of Warren.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with the Rev. Charles Shively officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 8, 2000
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Cottrill, Minnie Maxine [Canode]
Mrs. Cottrill Dies At 39
Mrs. Minnie Maxine Canode Cottrill, 39, died in Holzer hospital at 5:55 a.m. today after a long illness. She had been a hospital patient for the past seven weeks.
Mrs. Cottrill was born on May 17, 1919 at Radcliff, the daughter of the late Mary Ellen Riley Canode, and her father, Elmer Nelson Canode survives and is a resident of Radcliff.
She was married to Francis Cottrill on Sept. 29, 1937 at McArthur, and all of her married life had been spent in Ewington. In addition to the husband, she is survived by four children, Mrs. Dave (Sherry) Holter of Vinton, Eulah, Dianna and Nelson, at home.
Other survivors are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. James Barbour, Mrs. Arthur Bailes and Mrs. Delbert Truman, all of Mansfield, John Canode and Casey P. Canode, both of Columbus, and Mrs. Harvey Roof of Dundas.
Mrs. Cottrill was a member of the Huntington Grange and of the Ewington Union of Christian Union. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Rev. Cloyd Graves of Londonderry will officiate and burial will follow in the Vinton Memorial park under the direction of the McCoy Funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening at the late home Monday afternoon and until the hour of the services.
The Gallia Times
Saturday, December 27, 1958
Change In Cottrill Rites
Funeral services for Mrs. Francis Cottrill, 39, Ewington, have been moved up to 1 p.m. Tuesday from the 2 p.m. hour. They will be held at the Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union and burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park under the direction of the McCoy Funeral home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, December 29, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Mrs. Anna Coughenour, widow of the late Jacob Coughenour, died suddenly on Sunday, May 21, 1889, at her home near Cheshire, aged seventy-four years. Three days previous to her death she visited Middleport, and on her return complained of feeling ill, but was not considered seriously indisposed. She was universally respected and loved by all. Seven children survive Mrs. Coughenour.
[Note: Buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery]
Gallipolis Bulletin
Tuesday, June 04, 1889
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Coughenour, Anna
OBITUARY
Anna Coughenour was born in Page Co, Va, Oct 2d, 1815; was married to Jacob Coughenour Sept 20, 1839. By this union there was born to them nine children, seven of whom survive her. She was one of the five members who organized 2d Kyger F W B Church. She died May 26, 1889.
By her decease her children have lost a true and loving Christian mother, taken into the fields of light and relieved from all the ills of this world of care and of sorrow. She left behind her the precious legacy of a Godly example to her children and friends. Her life was spotless and Christian faith undoubted, which gives the assurance that she has gone safely through the golden gates to a home prepared for all those that faithfully serve the Divine Master. Her tender and watchful care can never be reciprocated by the most costly prize, and the loss of her presence can never be replaced by any earthly favor.
Now that the tribute of nature has been paid let hope and faith mingle with our natural sorrow, reminding us of a higher source of consolation than earthly ties and friendship.
May 28, 1889.
Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, June 05, 1889
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Coughenour, Charlotte
COUGHENOUR-In Cheshire Township, March 22nd, of heart disease, Miss Charlotte Coughenour, in the 36th year of her age. She was a faithful member of the Free Baptist Church. Funeral services by Rev. J.W. Fulton. Text: Isaiah 25th chap., 8th verse.
Gallipolis Journal
March 30, 1876
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Death of David Coughenour
Mr. David Coughenour died at his home near Cheshire, Saturday, April 14, 1900. He was born in Augusta Co., Va., August 6, 1820. He came to Gallia county with his parents in 1830. and settled in Cheshire township, where he has always lived. He married Rachel McCarty in 1843. They were the parents of elven children, two sons and nine daughters , all save two daughters survive him.
He held membership with the First Kyger F. W. B. church since 1841. He was a man of great worth to the church and community. His funeral was held Monday morning at the church, services conducted by
Rev. W.J. Fulton of Rio Grande, which was highly attended
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 21,1900
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart
| I cannot and I will not say, That he is dead. He is just away. With a cherry smile and a wave of the hand, He is wandered into unknown land, And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be since he lingers there. And you, oh you, who deepest yearn For the old time step and the glad return, Think of him faring on as dear In the love of there as the love of here. |
The last chapter of a long and useful life was closed with the passing of Harlow Coughenour at his home at 918 Fourth Ave. April 19, 1953. He was the son of the late Melvin and Melissa Butcher Coughenour and was born April 30, 1877 in Cheshire Twp.
He was married Sept. 9, 1906 in Columbus, to Gertie Russel of Cheshire, Ohio. She survives him. He was one of five children. A brother, Emory of Huntington, W. Va., survives; also two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Ethel) Thompson of Pomeroy, Ohio, Mrs. Millard (Nettie) Jones of Akron, Ohio. One sister, Mrs. Ed (Lettie) Priode, preceded him in death.
He was a member of Little Kyger Grange and attended Little Kyger Church. Harley Coughenour was a good man and those who knew him best loved him most.
Sunset and evening star But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Twilight and evening bell For throughout our bourne of time and place |
[Note: buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery]
Unknown publication
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Transcribed by Lisa Halbig
Coughenour, Joseph
Sudden Death
Mr. Joseph Coughenour living at Cheshire, was taken suddenly ill Sunday and died in about a half an hour of heart disease. He was a man about 65 years old and had been in seemingly good health.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, January 4, 1900
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux Top of Page
Mrs. S. F. Coughenour Died At Bidwell Saturday
Was Widow of S. F. Coughenour, Formerly of Poplar Ridge in Cheshire Township
Mrs. Margaret Coughenour, 82, died at her home in Bidwell Saturday morning, April 2, 1932, after a year of failing health.
She was the widow of Mr. S. F. Coughenour, former county commissioner, and they spent the active years of their life on a farm on Poplar Ridge in Cheshire township. They moved to Bidwell some twenty years ago.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A. E. Boatman of Gallipolis and Mrs. Pearl Boice and Mrs. Joe Robinson of Bidwell.
Funeral services for Mrs. Coughenour were held in the Methodist Church at Bidwell by Rev. W. T. Packer of Rio Grande. Burial was in Poplar Ridge Cemetery.
These old neighbors and friends laid her body in its last resting place: E. E. Gordon, Elza Rupe, Elza Glassburn, E. N. Leonard, Nathan Morehouse and W. A. Freeman.
The Gallia Times
Thursday, April 7, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Coughenour, Margaret [Carman]
Mrs. S. F. Coughenour, 82, Dies At Bidwell
Mrs. Margaret Coughenour, widow of S. F. Coughenour, county commissioner and political leader, died at her home in Bidwell at 8:30 this Saturday morning. She was 82 years old and had been in failing health for a year. Thursday evening Mrs. Coughenour’s condition became grave and her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Boatman, were called, the latter remaining with her till the end came.
Mrs. Coughenour was a lifelong resident of the county. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Carman and was a kindly and beloved Christian woman. A score of years ago the Coughenours sold their farm on Poplar Ridge and moved to Bidwell. After the death of Mr. Coughenour, Mrs. Coughenour and her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Boice, widow of Bert Boice, lived together there. A third daughter, Mrs. Joe Robinson, also of Bidwell, survives.
[Note: Buried in Poplar Ridge Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, April 2, 1932
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Funeral Is Set For 2 Monday At Family Home
Mrs. Mary E, Coughenour, 86, died at her home on Cheshire Route 1 at 11 o’clock Friday morning. She had been a semi-invalid for several years and bedfast for several months. She seemed about as well as usual up to Thursday afternoon when she became worse.
Mrs. Coughenour’s husband, Perry Coughenour, died December 30, 1933.
She was born April 17, 1858, the daughter of George and Nancy Kerns Kail. She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Elma E. Bunce, Westerville and Tillie, who had devotedly cared for her mother during her long period of invalidism.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home Monday at 2 o’clock with Rev. J.L. Stephenson in charge. Burial will be at Gravel Hill by J.L. Coleman & Son.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 21, 1944
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Gallian Claimed At 84 In Athens
Mrs. Mary C. Coughenour, 84, a resident of Gallipolis, died at 4 a.m. today in Athens. She was a retired elementary teacher of Gallia county, and was a graduate of Rio Grande College. At one time she taught in the high schools at South Charleston and Plattsburg in Clark county.
She was born May 5, 1880, at Rio Grande, one of five children in the family of the late Charles A. and Laura Gross Smith. Her marriage was to Virgil Coughenour of Cheshire, and he preceded her in death in 1938. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ola Kemp of South Charleston, O. A brother and two sisters who are deceased are Sidney Smith, Mrs. Lou Shires and Mrs. Lucille Wright.
Mrs. Coughenour was a member of Grace Methodist Church, and at one time taught the Ladies Bible Class. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate, and burial will be in Gravel Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening, and until the hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, March 2, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Coughenour, Rachel McCarty
Mrs. David Coughenour, living in Cheshire Township, died Wednesday night of a complication of troubles. She was the mother of a large family, an active member of the Kyger Baptist church and a venerable lady, who commanded the universal esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances. Interment took place Friday at Grave Hill Cemetery. "Peace be to her ashes."
[Rachel McCarty Coughenour, b. 04 Feb 1822, d. 05 Aug 1896.]
Gallipolis Journal
Aug 11,1896
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart Top of Page
Sarah A. Coughenour
Mrs. Sarah A. Coughenour died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Chas. Davis at Addison Saturday morning September 14, 1907 aged 77 years. She suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago and had been helpless for the past seven years. She leaves five daughters, Mrs. Chas. Davis of Addison, Mrs. A. S. George of Gallipolis, Mrs. Davis Swisher of Cheshire, Mrs. Elza Swisher and Mrs. Florence Shadrock of Jackson. Her only son John died about two years ago. She was a most estimable lady and many friends will regret her death.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Bulaville by Rev. W. J. Fulton, interment following at Rife graveyard by Undertaker Glassburn.
[Note: The death certificate of Nancy Ellen Swisher who died 07 Mar 1942, indicates Nancy was the wife of Elza Swisher and daughter of Christian Coughenour and Sarah Bunce. This death certificate is available at familysearch.com.)
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, September 20, 1907
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux
Coughenour, Washington
Death of Mr. Coughenour
Mr. Washington Coughenour, an old highly respected citizen of Malby died Feb. 19th.
His wife, two daughters, one son and two grandsons survive him.
He was a good man.
His funeral services were conducted last Sunday at Rio Grande by Rev. W.J. Fulton, where he was laid away to rest.
[Note: Burial at Poplar Ridge Cemetery in Cheshire Township.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday evening, Feb. 25, 1904
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
H. E. Coulter, Retired Business Man, Dies Today
Harold E. Coulter, 78, a retired Gallipolis business man, died at 2:35 a.m. today at his home, 450 First Ave. He had been in failing health for several months.
Mr. Coulter was born March 6, 1885, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Coulter of Meigs county in Salem twp., at Danville. His marriage to the former Carrie E. Johnson took place on Nov. 12, 1904, and she survives along with two daughters, Mrs. Harry H. (Irene) King of Gallipolis and Mrs. John W. (Leola) Butler of Wellston. There are four grandchildren. Mr. Coulter was an only son.
While a resident of Danville, Mr. Coulter operated a grocery and department store. Later he moved to a dairy farm north of Vinton, which he operated for several years. Later he was in the bottled gas business in Gallipolis, retiring a few years ago. In 1942 he purchased the former Fred Foster farm (now Spring Valley Estates) and raised registered Herefords.
The family moved to Gallipolis in 1947, and operated an electrical appliance store next to the Tribune office. Mr. Coulter was a former director of the Vinton Bank Co., and served as a deacon and treasurer of the Church of Christ on Garfield Ave.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the McCoy Funeral Home at Vinton between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. today. They can call at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral Home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggest that memorial gifts be made to the Church of Christ and to the Gallia County Heart Fund.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, May 29, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Cousins, Calvin C. Sr.; Cousins, Calvin, Jr.; Cousins, Vickie Lynn; Dotson, Sharon Gale
Father, Three Children Electrocuted
A 30-year-old Gallia County father, two of his children, and his niece, were electrocuted Monday afternoon at his Rt. 2 Bidwell home while erecting a citizens band radio antenna.
Dead are Calvin C. Cousins, his son, Calvin, Jr., 6; his daughter, Vickie Lynn, 8, and his niece, Sharon Gail Dotson, 10. Gallia County Sheriff Denver A. Walker reported that Cousins was erecting the antenna when the top of it touched the wire of a single-phase, primary, of a 7,200-volt conductor.
Dr. Donald R. Warehime, Gallia County Coroner, said death was instantaneous. The bodies of the four were badly burned.
No one witnessed the accident. Mrs. Cousins was in the house, happened to look out of the window and discovered the bodies, according to the sheriff’s department. Sgt. James E. Baldwin said that the four victims either had hold of the antenna or were standing near it when they were electrocuted. Cousins had mounted the antenna on a piece of pipe. John K. Allen, Gallipolis Division Manager, and crews of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co., units of the State Highway Patrol and the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department were at the scene. Mrs. Junior A. Dotson, mother of Cousins’ niece, was enroute to Akron for a visit when the tragedy occurred.
Calvin C. Cousins, Sr., was born in Gallipolis, May 26, 1937, son of the late Ernest and Ethel May Lewis Cousins. He is survived by his wife, the former Gloria Dotson; and two daughters, Cora, 4, and Toyla, 5; three sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Marylyn) Pierce of Columbus, Mrs. Edith McElhinney, Columbus, and Miss Onelia Cousins, Bidwell; and three brothers, Frank, Dayton, James, Lima, and Robert, San Bernardina, Calif.
Cousins was employed in the operations department of the Ohio Valley Electric Company’s Kyger Creek power plant. He was also custodian at Radio Station WJEH and the law firm of Halliday and Sheets. A 1957 graduate of Bidwell-Porter High School, Cousins had served in the U. S. Army, and had a medical discharge.
Calvin Cousins, Jr., was born Nov. 3, 1960, and his sister, Vickie Lynn Cousins, on April 15, 1959, both in Gallipolis. Both were students at Bidwell-Porter Elementary School.
The bodies of Cousins and his two children are at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Arrangements will be announced.
Sharon Gail Dotson, daughter of Junior Andrew and Virginia Canady Dotson, was born in Gallipolis on Feb. 1, 1957. She was also a student at Bidwell-Porter Elementary School. Other survivors are two brothers, Warren and David, and two sisters, Patricia and Yvonne.
The body is at the McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton. Services are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, with burial in the Morgan-Bethel Cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 8, 1967
Services for Victims of Accident Set
Funeral services for Calvin C. Cousins, 30, Rt. 2 Bidwell, and his two children, Calvin, Jr., 6, and Vickie Lynn, 8, will be conducted at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Paint Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. W. L. Williams of Columbus. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.
The Gallia County father and his children were accidentally electrocuted Monday afternoon at his Rt. 2 Bidwell home while attempting to erect a two-way radio antenna. The antenna touched a 7,200-volt electric line and death was instantaneous for the three victims.
Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. tonight at Miller’s Home for Funerals. The caskets will not be opened.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, August 9, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Ernest Cousins Dies; Burial on Wednesday
Ernest W. Cousins, brother of Miss Martha A. Cousins, died at 60 N. Warfield avenue, Columbus, at 10:30 Sunday morning of a heart attack. He had been in failing health for more than two years. The body will arrive here Tuesday. Funeral at the sister’s home, 56 Pine street, Wednesday at 1:30.
Ernest had lived in Columbus nearly 20 years. After leaving here, he worked for Clark, Davis & Poore, wholesale milliners. For the past 10 years he had been engaged in the restaurant business. Miss Martha is the last survivor of the James H. Cousins family.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 6, 1933
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Death of Mrs. Cousins
Mrs. Calvin Cousins, whose husband worked on the wharfboat so long, and who died at the Infirmary during the winter, died Monday morning at 8 o’clock after a lingering illness, and her funeral services will be conducted tomorrow 2 p.m. at the Paint Creek Baptist Church, burial by Hayward in Pine Street cemetery. She is said to have been a good old woman well liked by all who knew her.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 7, 1912
Transcribed by J. Farley
Prominent Colored Man Dies Saturday
James H. Cousins Was Active in Lodge and Church Work
James H. Cousins, an aged and respected citizen, died at his home on Pine St. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock after a lingering illness of more than a year. Mr. Cousins was born in Cumberland County, VA about 80 years ago. He came to this city when he was six years old and has lived here ever since. He was in the tannery business for more than 40 years doing business for the late Augusta Ufferman and Mr. Chris Mack of this city. He was last employed stationary engineer for the Ohio Utilities Company.
He was married in 1867 to Miss Lucy Ann Ford. To this union eight children were born. He was preceded in death by six children. His wife passed away eight years ago.
He is survived by one daughter, Martha A., a teacher in the Lincoln School and one son, Ernest W., Columbus. He was a charter member of Ancient York Lodge No. 33, Free Masons, Household of Ruth No. 239 G.U.O.O.F, also a member of the Mutual Aid Society. He was a member of the Paint Creek Baptist Church. He lived a long and useful life and will be greatly missed in the orders and community.
Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. A.G. Freeman of Ironton. The Masons will have charge of the burial services. Burial at Pine Street Cemetery by undertaker Hayward.
[Note: Death Certificate: Born 1847 Virginia; died July 30, 1927 Gallipolis, age 80. Wife: Lucy Ann, born July 4, 1849 OH; died April 2, 1919 in Gallipolis...Father Sherrick Ford; Mother not named]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug. 1, 1927
Transcribed by F.K Brown
Mrs. James Cousins
The funeral of Mrs. James Cousins will be by the Rev. O. P. Wright of Burlington, O., Sunday at 2 p. m. in the Paint Creek Baptist Church. Interment in Pine Street Cemetery by Hayward will follow.
Mrs. Cousins has lived in Gallia county since her birth in 1849, and was the mother of eight children, two of whom survive—Miss Martha A. and Ernest W., with one brother Shedevick [sic] Ford of Jackson, and her husband.
She was a member of the church in which her funeral will be held, and a respected friend among a large circle.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 4)
Friday, April 4, 1919
The Cousins Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. James Cousins was largely attended with many floral tributes. Out of town relatives and friends in attendance were Rev. O. P. Wright of Burlington, Mr. Shederick Ford and daughters Miss Remitha of Jackson, Mrs. Nancy Byrd and daughter Bessie of Jackson, Mr. Jno. Bunch of Rio Grande, Rev. J. H. Richman of Richmond Dale, Miss Mildred Hardy, Mrs. C. J. Carter, Mrs. Julia Holmes and Mrs. Mary Givens, of Columbus.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, April 7, 1919
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Miss Martha Cousins, Teacher At Lincoln School 44 Years, Dies
Miss Martha Ann Cousins, 88, a highly respected retired Gallipolis school teacher, died at her home 56 Pine St., at 4:15 p. m. Tuesday. She and Miss Lottie Jackson had made their home together at that address for more than 28 years.
Miss Cousins was born near Corinth Church on Aug. 2, 1869, the daughter of the late James A. and Lucy Ford Cousins. When she was quite young the family moved to Gallipolis. Here she attended schools and was graduated from the old Lincoln High school in May, 1890. She started her teaching career in the fall of 1890 at the Lincoln school and taught there continuously for 44 years retiring in 1934.
She attended Ohio University for her advanced teacher training. Her church affiliation was with Paint Creek Baptist, where she was church treasurer for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, a past secretary of the Gallia county chapter, American Red Cross and had served on the board of directors of the Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Assn. During her active years she served on other civic and charitable committees and was deeply interested in her community.
Miss Cousins was the last of her family, having been preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the Paint Creek Baptist Church. Rev. R. L. Petty will officiate and burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt Funeral Home. Friends may call at the late home, 56 Pine St. from noon Thursday until the time of the funeral Friday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, December 4, 1957
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Cousins, Sadie Beatrice [Greenwade]
Mrs. Cousins, 73, Dies On Tuesday
Mrs. Sadie Beatrice Cousins, 73, widow of the late Will Cousins, died at her home 76 Pine St., Tuesday evening at 9:45 p. m. Mrs. Cousins had been in failing health for a number of years and had been bedfast for over five years following a series of strokes.
Prior to her declining years, Mrs. Cousins had operated a beauty parlor for several decades. Her first place of business was in Ohio Valley bank building and in 1932 she moved it to her late home where she carried it on for many years.
Mrs. Cousins was born here on Jan. 7, 1881, the daughter of the late Jesse and Charlotte McConnell Greenwade, and was one of several children, the others having preceded her in death. She was married to Will Cousins in August 1908, and they had no children. Mr. Cousins died April 29, 1954, and was a retired employe of the Gallipolis postoffice, and was prominent in the life of his community.
Mrs. Cousins was a highly-respected colored lady who had a wide circle of friends and was a leading figure in the life of her community. She was a member of Paint Creek Baptist church, the Eastern Star, and the Missionary Society. During her long illness she was tenderly cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Lewis at her late home.
Friends may call at the late home Thursday evening and the casket will be open at the Paint Creek church where she will lie in state from 1 to 2 p. m., Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. in Paint Creek church and Rev. Preston P. Smith, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in Pine Street cemetery by the Wetherholt Funeral home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, September 8, 1954
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Death of Trixie Cousins
Mr. and Mrs. James Cousins daughter Trixie, aged about ten years, died Friday afternoon, at 5 o’clock from lung trouble. She was a bright scholar and intelligent beyond her years. Her funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at her late home, burial following by Hayward & Son.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Pg. 2)
Saturday, April 18, 1896
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
William Cousins Dies on Birthday
William Alexander Cousins, 88, died at 11:20 p. m. Thursday night at his home, 76 Pine St. His death occurred on the same date as his birthday, April 29, 1866. For 85 years he had lined in the home in which he died. He was the last of his family and his parents were the late James and Emalie Cousins.
Will, as he was called by a wide circle of friends, was through the years one, if not the most, highly respected members of his race and he has left a mark of friendliness and good will that will be long remembered in years to come. He was a fine citizen and his precept and example was one of high principles. He was an employee of the local postal service until his retirement in 1932. His government service extended over a period of 20 years.
He was united in marriage with Sadie Greenlace on August 9, 1908, and she survives. Mrs. Cousins has been ill and has been bedfast for the past three years. Cousins was a member of the Paint Creek Baptist church, a 32nd degree Mason, Shrine and Eastern Star.
Services will be held Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the Paint Creek Baptist church with Rev. Preston C. Smith in charge. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt Funeral Home. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday evening at the Wetherholt Funeral Home.
[Note: Tombstone gives year of death as 1954.]
Gallipolis Tribune
April 30, 1951
Transcribed by Lew Casey Top of Page
Coverston, Henry
Died in Green township, on the 23rd ult., of consumption, Henry Coverston, aged 69 years.
The Gallipolis Journal
January 5, 1854
Covertson, Henry
We are called upon this morning to announce the death of our honorable friend, Henry Coverston, who departed this life on the 23rd day of December, of consumption, aged 69 years. The deceased was a native of Virginia, and of the county of Shenandoah, and came to this State previous to the war of 1812, and settled first on the waters of the Muskingum. He was a democrat of the first stamp. As a soldier he never hesitated to raise his gun when called upon to defend his country, and was found to face the British and Indians on the Canada shores. He served his time faithfully and was honorably discharged and returned home to the embraces of his wife and family, and resumed his usual course of domestic economy. He was a farmer of the best grade, and as a mechanic most excellent. He never was more in his element than when in company of the honest and industrious class. He was charitable and good to the poor. He was neither a sounding brass nor a tinkling cymbal, but imitated that precaution which the Scriptures give---when thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet, neither let thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth. Industry, honesty, punctuality, and truth were his constant companions, and he wore them as a garment even down to the grave.
His remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of neighbors and relations, who sympathized with the family in their affliction, and was laid by the side of his companion, on his own farm, a spot of ground selected by himself for that purpose, there to remain until that day when the last loud trump shall sound---awake ye slumbering dust, ye thousands under ground. So Henry Coverston is no more! Glory to his ashes. May we take his example---go and do likewise. Inserted by a neighbor who knew him well, and gives the above as a tribute of respect.
The Gallipolis Journal
January 26, 1854
Transcribed by Eva Swain Hughes
Widow Of Perry Covertson Passes
Mrs. Frances J. Covertson, widow of the late Perry Covertson, died at the home of Mrs. Ida Arrington, corner of Fourth and Neil avenues, at 8:20 Saturday evening. She was born 76 years ago in West Virginia, the daughter of Robert and James Leppert. Her husband, who will be remembered as a shoe cobbler, died in 1913.
She had no children and the only near relative who survives is a half brother, Henry C. Barnes of Warren, who, with his family, arrived here Sunday to remain until after the funeral. Mr. Barnes formerly resided here where he was well known and is now connected with the municipal light plant at Warren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Elias Wetherholt funeral home by Rev. W. Scott Westerman with burial following in Mound Hill cemetery.
[No further information available. This surname is spelled also as Coverston, Coverstone.]
Newspaper clipping found in the Simmerman files, Coverston-Womeldorff file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Well Known Cobbler Passed Away Monday Evening
Perry Coverston, the well known shoemaker and cobbler, died Monday evening after a long illness of eighteen months. A stroke of paralysis, which he suffered on Thursday last, hastened the end.
Mr. Coverston was the son of George and Mariah Coverston of Green township, and was 62 years old the 5th of last February. He had always lived in this county and for a great many years in Gallipolis where he followed his trade.
He is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Frances Morrows and to whom he was married in 1884, and by a brother John of Sandusky, and half brother Charles of Portsmouth, and sisters Mrs. Caroline Rose and Mrs. John Watterson, of this city, Mrs. John Buckle of Stafford, Kas., and Miss Nettie Coverston of Cincinnati.
The funeral services were conducted at his late home by Rev. F. M. Evans Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, the interment was at Mound Hill cemetery by Wetherholt.
Mr. Coverston was a good, kind, industrious man whom everyone highly esteemed and his death is deplored by all who knew him.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, June 27, 1913
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux