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.
Haffelt, Charles Henry
Charles Henry Haffelt was born in Clay Twp. August 19, 1865, the son of Barbara Ann Houck Haffelt and George Adams Haffelt. He was reared in the community in which he was born and was a farmer by occupation.
On November 27, 1895, he and Roena Patterson were married by the Rev. Hugh Plymale. To the union five children were born: Anna, Mrs. Clifford Earwood, Gallipolis; Elmer, Lower River Road, Gallipolis; Clara, Mrs. Oliver Unroe of Pomeroy, and Clay Sexton at Mound Hill Cemetery, another son, Charles Albert died in infancy.
Mr. Haffelt was a charter member of the Knights of the Golden Eagles and Junior Order of Mechanics of Yellowtown, but both chapters are no longer active. He was a good farmer, loved the outdoors, hunted and fished. He showed great talent in wood carving, and after he was unable to work spent much of his leisure time "whittling" and talking with his friends. He never lacked words or a subject on which to converse with his friends and acquaintences. He did not belong to a church, but those who knew him, felt that a man could not love God's World, and the people in it and the many works of God as Mr. Haffelt did and not believe and love God, also.
The first Mrs. Haffelt died January 8, 1930, he later married Frances Rinehart Graham and she passed away im March 1939. Since the death of the second Mrs. Haffelt he had lived at the home of his daughter, Anna, and his health had not been good. For the past four years he had been bedfast and each day he became more weakened, and on Saturday, July 30, 1949 at 2:15 PM passed away at the age of 84.
The four children named above survive him also four grandchildren: George Amyl Haffelt, Lower River Road, Donna June Unroe of Pomeroy and Marilee and Gerald Haffelt of Gallipolis. He was one of four children and of that four only one brother John William Haffelt of Mercerville survives. He will be missed by his children and grandchildren and friends, but he lived a long and happy, useful life, and his family can feel comforted that his suffering is over.
| "Slowly, slowly, dark'ning, The evening hours roll on; And soon behind the cloudland Will sink my setting sun. To him I yield my spirit On him I lay my load; Fear ends with death; beyond it I nothing see but God. Thus moving towards the darkness I calmly wait his call. Now sleeping, fearing nothing; But hoping, trusting all!" |
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who sent floral offerings, to the pallbearers, the quartet, the Reverand Charles Lusher, the undertaker Claude Miller for his services. The Haffelt Children.
[Note: from stone d. 1949 Mound Hill Cemetery]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
[No date]
Transcribed by Jean Yount
Hafflet, George A.
Geo. A. Haffelt, Clay Township, Died This Morning At J. Berridge Home
Rites 2 [o'clock] Wednesday
At St. Nicholas Church, Thivener
As a result of a stroke which occurred April 2, George A. Haffelt, died at 2:10 this morning at the home of John Berridge, where he had been tenderly cared for. He was in his 84th year, having been born Jan. 13, 1863, the son of G. Adam and Barbara Haffelt.
On Jan. 5, 1897, he married Rhoda Gillingham,, who survives him. Three children were born to them but all died in infancy. However, they reared two children, Maggie Jenkins, now Mrs. Emory Wetherholt of this city and John Berridge. Besides the wife and foster children, the decedent is survived by these two brothers, Charles, now living with his daughter, Mrs. Anna Earwood and John, who lives at the site of the old family homestead in Clay Township.
He was converted and baptized and has been a member of Elizabeth Chapel at Yellowtown for many years. He was an honest and upright man and an excellent neighbor always willing to lend a helping hand.
The body has been taken to the Halley Funeral Home at Mercerville where it will remain until early Wednesday morning when it will be brought to his recent home on Route 218 just beyond Thivener (Yellowtown) from Gallipolis.
Funeral services will be at Elizabeth Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. Burial will follow at St. Nicholas Church on Friendly Ridge, near his home for many years.
At Mr. Haffelt's request the funeral services will be brief and simple. He requested three songs to be sung, a passage of scripture and his obituary to be read and a prayer be said.
Furthermore he has requested that no flowers at all be sent as he felt that such sums of money could be spent to better improve the conditions of the living.
[note: death certificate died: April 22, 1946; 83 years of age. Parents George Adam Haffelt and Barbara Houck]
Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Haffelt, William
William Elmer Haffelt, 87, of Lower River Road, Gallipolis, died Wednesday afternoon at Gwin’s Nursing Home in Crown City, following a long illness.
He was born on May 6, 1900, in Gallipolis, a son of the late Charles H. and Rowena Haffelt.
He was the owner and operator of the Sterling Oil and Gas Station in Gallipolis for several years. He was also a farmer. In addition, he worked for some time for the Stanley Saunders Monument Co.
A lifelong resident of Gallia County, he was a member of the Chapel Hill Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, who died in 1971; and two sisters and a brother. Survivors include a son, Amyl Haffelt of Gallipolis; two grandchildren, George Haffelt of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Pam Large of Arat, Va.; three great-grandchildren; and one brother Clay of Gallipolis.
Services will be Saturday at 2: p.m. at Chapel Hill Church of Christ. Evangelist William B. Kughn and Brother Lewis Mikell will officiate. Burial will be at Mound Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Cremeens Funeral Chapel Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.. The body will lie in state at the church one hour before the service.
Pallbearers are Roger Garlic, Fred, Jerard R., John, Marabele, Mark and Max Haffelt, Bobby Jones and Don McKinney.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, October 8, 1987
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron
Hale, Susan Trowbridge
Native of Ohio Tp. Susan Trowbridge Hale, 87, is Dead
Mrs. Susan Hale, most of whose life was spent in this county, died on Christmas Day at her home in New Castle, Pa. She was 87 years old and had been ailing and infirm and succumbed to a heart ailment.
Mrs. Hale was a native of Ohio tp. and a daughter of John and Mary Elliott Trowbridge. Her husband, Andrew J., preceeded her in death some years ago. Surviving children are Bertha of Detroit, Frank of Boston, Harry and Virginia, both of New Castle; and it was with the last-named that decedent made her home. There are also three surviving brothers, Jacob Trowbridge of Gallipolis, Wesley of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Ernest of Eleanor, W.Va.
The body has been shipped and will arrive at Pt. Pleasant about 4:30 this evening. The funeral and burial will be held some time Wednesday at Bethel, in charge of Stevers.
[Note: From Stevers Funeral Home D. 26 Dec. 1939]
Gallipolis paper
Dec. 1939
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Halley, Bertis
GALLIPOLIS ~ Bertis Joanna Halley, 67, of 502 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday , May 28, 1982 , in Holzer Medical Center, having been in failing health for the past six months.
Born May 26, 1915, in Gallia County, daughter of the late John and Nola Safford Butcher, she attended Grace United Methodist Church.
Surviving is her husband, Darius V. Halley; two daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Linda) Criner of Hilliard and Mrs. Brian (Diana) Lintala of Wellston; a son, John of Dayton; and four grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by six half-brothers and half-sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 1: p.m. Monday in the Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Albert McKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.
American Legion Auxiliary services will be held in the funeral home at 7 p.m. today.
Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
May 30, 1982
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Halley, Bonnie
BONNIE HALLEY 67 of Gallipolis, widow of Avoid Halley died yesterday in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Survivors include two sons Bob Halley of Crown City, and James Halley of Gallipolis. Funeral 1 p m Tuesday at Waugh - Halley - Wood Funeral home, Gallipolis; burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery Merverville, friends may call from 6 to 9 pm tomorrow at the funeral home.
Huntington Hearld Dispatch
Sunday 10 Feb 1980
Submitted by Ernie Wright
Halley, Calvin
Calvin Halley, aged 20, and a native of Bladen, this county, was electrocuted in Huntington last week while engaged in his duties as electrician.
The funeral services were held at Bladen Thursday. The young man's stricken family has the sympathy of many neighbors, friends and acquaintances.
The following account of the accident is taken from the Huntington Herald:
Touching a live wire carrying an electric current of 1100 volts, Calvin Halley, 20, 1812 Third avenue, an employe of the Ohio Valley Electric Railway company, was instantly electrocuted yesterday shortly after noon.
Halley was working at the Johnson Lane sub-station when the fatality occurred.
With a fellow workman by the name of Morgan, Halley was installing a new bank of transformers on a raised platform about seven feet from the floor. Although the materials with which he was working were not charged, Halley in some manner came into contact with a terminal near by. The force of the current passing through his body threw him from the platform to the ground.
A deep cut was inflicted in his forehead by the fall, which did not fracture his skull, according to the opinion of a doctor who was called. Before the arrival of the physician the men at the sub-station attempted to revive Halley, but all efforst proved futile. Later Coroner L. T. Vinson, viewing the remains, pronounced death due to the passing of an electric current through his body.
The body was taken to the Johnson morgue on Fourth avenue. Halley's sister, living at 1812 Third avenue, was notified, as was his father, U. O. Halley, said to be an employe at Lock No. 2. The boy's father arrived last evening and made arrangements for taking of the body to Bladensburg, Gallia County, Ohio, for burial. They will leave tomorrow over the B. & O.
Halley, who had been in the employ of the electric company about two weeks, had been in Huntington for some time, coming here from Chambersburg. He was a member of the Independent Brotherhood of Electrical Wokers and of the American Federation of Labor.
[Note: Burial Bethel, Ohio Tp. 1900-1920]
Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Irene Blamer
Halley, D. Virgil
D. Virgil Halley, 75, of 502 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis, died Wednesday at Holzer Medical Center, Dec. 31, 1986.
Born Aug. 8, 1911 in Gallia County to the late Darius Irvin and Omega Ethel White Halley, he was married to Bertis Joanna Butcher Halley, who preceded him in death, May 28, 1982. They married Dec. 21, 1938 in Greenup, Ky.
He was associated from 1935 until his death with the Wheeler family theater business and help build the Colony Theater and Kanauga Drive-In. He also worked for the Miller Construction Company in the 1930’s; helped build the Gallipolis Golf Course and was head greens-keeper of the course, retiring in 1979.
He graduated from Mercerville High School in 1928 and attended Rio Grande College and played football there in 1928-29. He was a member of the Lafayette Post 27 of the American Legion and was a World War II Navy veteran.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Linda) Criner, of Hilliard and Mrs. Brian (Diana) Lintala of Wellston; one son, John D. Halley, of Dayton; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a step-father, John Roman Harrison; and four brothers, H. Chester Halley, Victor E. Halley, Alfred Vance Harrison and Robert Lee Harrison.
Funeral services will be Saturday, 2: p.m. at Willis Funeral Home, Rev. Albert MacKenzie officiating. Burial follows in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30 until time of the service.
Pallbearers will be John D. Halley, Ervin Criner, Brian Lintala, Daniel Criner, Tom Wheeler and Fred Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Wheeler, George Allen, Rudy Criner, Ernest Brown, John Houck, and Lester Elkins.
Lafayette Post 27 of the American Legion will present the flag in graveside ceremonies.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 2, 1987
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Halley, Darius
Death of Mr. Halley
Darius Halley, of Clay Township, died Tuesday noon, Jan. 31, 1911, after a few days illness. He is survived by a wife and one son. He was the son of Shannon Halley and was about 30 years old, and a well liked man.
Henry Halley, teacher on Mill Creek, was a half brother, also Clay Halley, and Miss Emma Halley. We have no particulars of the funeral, a young lady was his half sister.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1911
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Halley, Etta
Mrs. Etta Halley Dies At 3 A.M.
Funeral Is Set for 2 P.M. Sunday at Victory Church
Mrs. Etta Halley, widow of Patrick H. Halley, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Layne, between Bladen and Mercerville, at 3:30 o'clock this morning, after an extended illness. Her age was 68 years, 8 months, 14 days.
Funeral services will be held at Victory Baptist Church Sunday, 2 p.m., with Rev. Charles Lusher in charge, assisted by James Stewart, burial in Kings Chapel Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.
Mrs. Halley is survived by, in addition to the daughter named, two other daughters, Mrs. Charlie Lambert of Bladen and Mrs. Sidney Stewart of Gallipolis; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Perry Lambert of Crown City, Nell Williams of Bladen, Mrs. May Glover of Eureka, and Mrs. Alice Halley of Gallipolis R.2; two brothers, John Williams of Eureka and Ezra Williams of Gallipolis.
[Note: From Stone 1878-1946]
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown - 1946
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Halley, Harold Chester
OBITUARY
Harold Chester Halley, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Darius Halley, passed away at their home on South Liberty Street, Friday afternoon, Feb. 28th, aged two years.
The little crib is empty now, A bud the gardner gave us, Sleep on it thy beauty, |
Feb. 28, 1906 ~ Feb. 28, 1908
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved darling; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Darius Halley
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Halley, Hartley Granville (Sam)
SAM HALLEY DIES IN PITTSBURGH OF FRACTURED SKULL
Hartley G. (Sam) Halley, aged about 43, of Eureka, died of a fractured skull early Sunday morning in Allegheny Hospital, Pittsburgh. He had been working on some boat in the Pittsburgh pool for some time.
Halley hurt himself at 8 p.m. Friday when he fell in the Riverman's Cafe at 207 Federal St. and an investigation was made by the Pittsburgh homicide squad. Before going to Pittsburgh "Sam" Halley had worked at the Marietta plant about 15 years and made his home with his parents, Alzora U. and Osie Landthorn Halley at Eureka. On Oct. 13, 1923, he married Margaret Kinder of the same community. He then gave his birthdate as Jan. 30, 1902. They had separated and Mrs. Halley and children live in an apartment on the first floor of the Park Central Hotel and she is employed by Junior Simmons in the Economy Cleaners Shop.
Other surviving relatives besides the wife, children and parents are a brother and a sister: Joe Halley, in the armed service in the South Pacific, and Mrs. Vaught Winters, who lives in Tennessee.
Funeral services will be held at Methodist Church in Eureka Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Clay Chapel by C. R. Halley.
Gallipolis Tribune
1945
Transcribed by Lew Casey
Halley, Hugh P.
OLD SOLDIER, HUGH P. HALLEY, PASSES
His Passing Leaves But Seven Union Veterans In Gallia County- Funeral At Providence Church At 2 Sunday P. M.
Hugh P. Halley, a Union soldier of the '60's, died at 8:30 o'clock last night at the home of his son, Fleming R. Halley, about 3 miles back of Bladen. It had been known here for a week or two that he was ill and that little or no hope for his recovery was entertained.
Sounding of taps for this venerable and lifelong resident of Ohio Twp., leaves buy seven of his old comrades in this county. One of them Jacob Spires, long a resident of Alice , has really been making his home, at least most of the last year with relatives at Marion, Ohio. Still another, T. J. Clark, is a patient in the Holzer Hospital .
One Survivor Here
Now there is but one old soldier in the lower part of the county- James Gatewood, whose post office is Crown City but whose home is in Ohio twp.
Dr. A. B. Garrett is the only surviving "boy in blue" in Gallipolis or in the tier of townships extending straight back from this point to the Jackson line, that is, Gallipolis, Green, Perry and Greenfield townships. The other three survivors are M. C. Boice, Cheshire R. D.; Harvey Russell, Vinton; Francis W. Brookman, Kerr; "Squire David R. Edwards died at his home in Greenfield twp. late in March.
Mr. Halley was in his 91st year, having been born on Feb. 10, 1847 . He is the last of his family that has had an important part in the upbuilding (sic) of the county. His exact age was 90 years, 6 months, and 23 days.
On Feb. 15, 1864, when a lad of 17 years, he enlisted at Mercerville in the war against secession and became a member of Co.F, 33rd regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Col. James H. Montgomery, a notable warrior from Ohio Twp.
Mr. Halley remained in the service until July 15, 1865 , when he was honorably discharged at Louisville , Ky. After the war he was a member of the G. A. R. post at Bladen until it had to be disbanded because of it's dwindling membership through deaths.
When still a young man Mr. Halley married Susan Day and they lived where the son Fleming now owns and lives. She died in March, 1885. They are survived by three sons besides Fleming R.- Lee Halley of Gallipolis, Alzora of Eureka and James Halley of Bladen. There are 10 grandchildren and several great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Providence Church, of which deceased was a member, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, in charge of Rev. C. R. Halley.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
3 Sept 1937
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch
Halley, Jennie
Halley Funeral Set For 2 [o'clock] Friday at Providence
Decedent Born 68 Years Ago
At Beaver Falls
Only brief mention could be made in Tuesday's paper of the death of Mrs. Jennie Halley, wife of Lee Halley, which occurred at 1:15 p.m. after a long illness, at their home on Brandstetter Heights.
Mrs. Halley was born in Beaver Falls, PA, on Jan. 22, 1875 and her age was 68 years and 18 days. When she was quite young her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Waterson, moved to Mason County and she lived there until her marriage on June 30, 1901.
She leaves to mourn her passing, besides her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Ross (Gladys) Goodwin of Columbus, who had spent a great deal of time with her Mother during her illness; a son, Harold of Cincinnati; two grandchildren, Robert Halley of the U.S. Navy and Bonnie Louise Halley of Columbus; the aged and feeble mother of Milton RD. There are five surviving sisters, Mrs. Esther Rowsey, Mrs. Lizzie Jolly, Mrs. Uticia Conrad, Mrs. Flossie Fisher, all of Mason County and Mrs. Maria Gooldin of Bladen and many other relatives.
Mrs. Halley was a member of the United Brethren Church of Mason County.
Funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at Providence Church, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Interment will be made by Coleman R. Halley under the auspices of the Royal Neighbors.
[Note: stone...died 1943. Death Certificate...Hannah Virginia Halley born June 21, 1875 Beaver Falls, PA; died Feb. 9, 1943 Gallia County. Parents Anderson Waterson and Sarah Reid]
Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Halley, John R.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Another one called home. John R. Halley, son of Frank and Nancy Halley, was born Aug. 3, 1872, in Greenup County, Ky., and departed this life Oct 18, 1919, at his home near Bladen, aged 47 years, 2 months and 15 days.
When a small boy his parents moved to Gallia County where he has since resided, having been a resident of this place for about 27 years. He suffered an attack of influenza last Spring, from which he never fully recovered. Other diseases developed and he gradually failed until he was compelled to quit work, yet he kept active for a time, trying to exercise by taking walks to regain his strength, but all in vain. Tuberculosis of the bones, developed and caused his death, just in the prime of life and when needed by his family most.
He was married to Ola D. Walters of Swan Creek, daughter of the late Herman Walters and Nancy Walters, Sept. 5, 1899.
To this union were given six children, one having preceded him in death, Roy Allen.
The following surviving ones are left to mourn their loss; his devoted wife who cared for his every want during his long illness, never leaving him only when extremely necessary, five children, Conrad F., John H., Lorena Gertrude, Leslie Carl and Nannie Fay, his aged mother, one brother and one sister, Samuel T. Halley of South Webster, Ohio and Mrs. Etta Fisher of Reger, Mo., with a host of relatives and friends.
But we sorrow not as those who have no hope, as he has left the evidence that he was a child of God. He was a devoted husband and father, a good son and brother, a kind neighbor and friend.
He had fulfilled all the requirements essential to a new life, being converted in 1911 during a revival at Bethel under the ministry of Rev. Dailey. He joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and with his companion was baptized by Rev. Ira Sheets.
He has lived a faithful and consistent Christian, never murmuring or complaining. He bore his sufferings with patience and Christian fortitude. All was done that loving hands and medical skill could do to save the loved one, but God in His mercy knows best, so we must say Thy will be done, not mine.
| One by one our hopes grow brighter As we near the shining shore, For we know across the river Wait the loved ones gone before. |
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Lewis, and burial at Swan Creek Chapel by J. W. Stevers.
Gallipolis paper
Oct. 18, 1919
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Halley, Joseph H.
J. H. Halley, 61, Succumbs
Joseph H. Halley, 61, Eureka, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Holzer Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born Oct. 25, 1911 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Alzora Halley and Mrs. Osa Halley of Eureka. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Rosalie Hudgins of LeNoir City, Tenn., several nieces and a nephew. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict and was a member of the VFW.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the F. L. Stevers Funeral Home at Mercerville with Rev. Bruce Unroe officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today.
Unknown publication in Brossard Library in Gallipolis
Nov. 1, 1972
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI
Halley, Lillie
Mrs. Lillie E. Halley, 83, formerly of Huntington, died Wednesday in an Ironton hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Beard Mortuary by the Rev. R. J. Chenoweth Jr. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery, Gallia County.
She was born Aug. 5, 1892, in Gallia Conty, a daughter of the late C. A. and Eva Clark Waugh.
She was a member of the Daughters of America and was preceded in death by her husband, C. M. (Jack) Halley, who died in 1958, and by a son, John H. Halley who died in 1972.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Hartie Justine Clark of Farmington, Mich.; one son, William E. Halley of Huntington; one sister, Mrs. Pluma W. Murray, of Gallipolis; four grandchildren, Mrs. Kathy Rice and John Halley of Huntington, David Halley of Sutton, W. Va. and Mrs. Sue Chaffin of South Point; and three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call after 4:30 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
Publication unknown
d. March 31, 1976
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley
Halley, Melissa Porter
Mrs. Melissa Porter Halley, 90, Old-Time Teacher, Dies In Hospital
Mrs. Melissa Porter Halley, 90, died at 2:30 a. m. today in Holzer Hospital of a heart ailment. She had had flu for three weeks, but had been taken Thursday night to the hospital in the Miller’s Home for Funerals ambulance.
Oldest resident of Chambersburg, Mrs. Halley taught school as long ago as 70 years or more in West Virginia and Ohio, having had schools in all sections of Gallia County. When she first taught in West Virginia she received a certificate which previously had been granted only to men, and some observers expressed the belief that she may have been the first woman certified teacher in the neighbor state.
Mrs. Halley was born Sept. 5, 1858, at Sample’s Landing, Gallia County, to Daniel Topas and Nancy Wilson Porter, and she married Samuel T. Halley, who died in 1929.
She was the last of the children of Daniel T. Porter to die, but she is survived by two daughters and a son: Miss Cecil Vivian Halley, Youngstown school teacher; Mrs. Nina Beryl McCormick, Montreal, Can.; and Paul Porter Halley, Chambersburg. One grandchild, Chester, Montreal, also survives.
Afternoon Sunday and until 12:30 p. m. Monday the body will be at the home of her nephew, Jim Porter, 917 Fourth Ave., where friends may call. The body will lie in state at Bethel Church, back of Bladen, until the funeral hour, 2 p. m. Monday. The Rev. Charles Lusher will officiate and burial will be made by Coleman R. Halley in Bethel Cemetery.
Gallipolis Tribune
1949
Transcribed by Lew Casey
Halley, Melissa
Porter Rites For Mrs. Halley Fill Bethel Church
Bethel Church, back of Bladen, was filled Monday afternoon by friends, neighbors and relatives of 90-year old Melissa Porter Halley who was buried by Coleman R. Halley in the hilltop cemetery. The Rev. Charles Lusher preached, and the Swan Creek Grange quartet - Leslie Gothard, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Sheets, and Emmett Sheets - sang. Pallbearers were all relatives of the decedent: Ernie Day, and four nephews, John, Tom, Clyde, and Jim Porter, and grandnephew, Jimmy Porter.
[Note: from stone 1858 - 1949]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
[No date]
Transcribed by Jean Yount
Halley, Norma E.
Norma Halley
Norma E. Halley, 79, Eureka, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She had been in failing health approximately six months.
She was born Dec. 28, 1897 in Clay Twp., Gallia County, to the late James E. and Clara Nibert Jeffers. She married Cecil E. Halley Nov. 3, 1917. He preceded her in death June 26, 1966.
Survivors include one son and one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Evelyn) Jeffers, Eureka and Wendell, Hebron; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister, Hugh, Sardis; Ralph, Rt. 2, Crown City; Eustace, Eureka, and Mrs. George (Addie) Gothard, Eureka.
She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, the church women's society.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Poling officiating. Burial will be in Clay Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Publication unknown
January 12, 1979
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley
Halley, Ola Della
Mrs. John Halley Dies At Bladen
Funeral Is Set
For 1:30 [P.M.] Sunday
At Swan Creek Chapel
Mrs. Ola Della Halley, widow of John R. Halley, died suddenly at the family home at Bladen at 5:10 a.m. Thursday of a heart attack. Her age was 65 years and 23 days. Mrs. Halley had been in frail health a number of years but her death came as a shock to her family and neighbors.
Surviving her are these children, Connard F. Halley, Pittsburgh; John H. Halley, Zanesville; Leslie C. Halley, who has been at home since his discharge from the Navy, and Mrs. Roy Jeffers, Akron. Two grandchildren, after the death of their mother, lived with the grandmother, Mrs. Vance K. Jeffers and Richard H. Halley, now of Akron. There are four other grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a sister Mrs. John Raike, Shrewsbury, WV; two brothers, Charles and "Bruz" Walters, both of Eureka.
The body will be at the family home after 6 o'clock this evening. Funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
[note: Stone..1889-1946. Death Certificate born April 4, 1881, died May 2, 1946; 65 years, 23 days. Parents Harman Walters and Nancy Woodward. Burial Swan Creek Cemetery]
Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Halley, Osa Edna
Mrs. Halley Dies Monday
Osa Edna Halley, 95, 76 Court St., formally of Eureka, died at 4 a.m. Monday at Holzer Medical Center. She had been in failing health for several years.
She was born Feb. 16, 1881 in Gallia County to the late Joseph and Mary Lanthorn. She married Alzora Halley July 2, 1901. He preceded her in death in 1955.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Rosalie Hudgins, Lenoir City, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Lesta Gatewood, Crown City; seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 10 great- great- grandchildren. Three sons, two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Mercerville Baptist Church.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
9 Aug 1976
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch
Halley, Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry Halley, 59, whose home is near Bladen, died Friday afternoon, Sept. 28, 1934, from heart trouble after a year's illness. Funeral services were at the family home Sunday morning by Rev. Lee Wallace, burial in the King cemetery.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Etta Williams Halley, three daughters, Mrs. Sherman Lane, Mrs. Charles Lambert and Mrs. Carl Gothard, ten grandchildren, his step-father, Hugh P. Halley and two brothers, G. Oscar Halley of Bladen and Chauncey Halley of Huntington.
[Note: from stone date of birth 1874]
Gallipolis paper
September 28, 1934
Transcribed by Irene Blamer
Halley, S. C.
S.C. Halley, 56, Died at Porter This Morning
Funeral Services Set For 2 Sunday--Burial Here
Solomon C. Halley, 56, scion of a well known Guyan Township family, died at 9:50 this morning at his home in Porter. He had been ill a year, suffering from a malignant ailment and it was known that his condition was rather hopeless ever since he was taken home after spending a period in the Holzer Hospital last October.
Mr. Halley was formerly a teacher at Porter, Northup and perhaps other places in the county, but he had been employed at the O.H.E. for six or eight years prior to the beginning of his last illness.
He was a son of the late C. Ross Halley, veteran teacher and Melissa Phillips Halley and was born in Guyan May 8, 1886, He is survived by his wife, Cleon Blazer Halley; three children, Marjorie of Dayton; Myron at home and Mrs. Hazel Dorsey of Rittman, Ohio; two grandchildren, Roderick Dorsey of Rittman and Richard Dean Halley and these six brothers; Cecil C. Halley, Crown City and Gallipolis; head of the Gallia County Division of Aid for Aged; Elmer E. Halley, Fairmont WV; Harlan Halley, Springfield; William D. Parkersburg; Coleman R, Funeral Director, Mercerville and Heber M. Halley, Cleveland.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Porter Methodist Church by Rev. J.L. Stephenson and Rev. Mr. Brown. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by J.L. Coleman and Son.
The decedent was a member of the Northup Baptist Church. His grandfather, William R. Halley, was born in this county more than 120 years ago and his mother's ancestors were pioneers of this county and Lawrence and he was named for his grandfather, Solomon Phillips.
[Note: from stone..died Aug 27, 1942. ]
Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Halley, Samuel
Samuel Halley, Retired Mail Carrier, Died
Funeral Is Set For 2:30 Wednesday Crown City
Samuel D. Halley, retired rural mail carrier, died at 10:15 Sunday forenoon at his home in Crown City. He had been in failing health a long time and was treated at the Holzer Hospital for some weeks last year.
By reason of his long service, his interest and activity in public affairs, and his friendly and jovial nature, Mr. Halley was known throughout the county. He made an excellent record as a mail carrier, according to a sketch written by W. A. Lanier, then postmaster, and published in these columns.
Mr. Halley is survived by his wife, who was Maude Cooper, and two daughters, Mrs. S. T. (Tressie) Watts and Miss Lettie Halley. There are five grandchildren and one surviving sister, Mrs. John Saunders, Raccoon Island.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the...[remainder of text missing]
[Note: dates from stone in Crown City cemetery, Guyan Twp., 1867-1942]
Gallipolis newspaper
1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Halley, Shannon
Death of Shannon Halley
Mr. Shannon Halley of Clay township, near Yellow Town, died Sunday evening about 6: o’clock of apoplexy or paralysis. He was found in the morning lying on the ground near the barn, and in being carried into the house died that evening. Physicians could do nothing for him.
His funeral will be conducted at St. Nicholas Church Tuesday morning at 11: o’clock by Rev. W. E. Ewing, the burial following at the same place by Wetherholt.
Mr. Halley was about 55 years of age and is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Northup, and by four children, Mrs. Clara Cooper, H. P. Halley, teacher of Mill Creek School, Clay at home and a single daughter at home whose name we can’t recall. [Emma]
Mr. Halley was one of the finest men in the country well liked by all who knew him.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 22, 1912
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Halley, Thomas Lee
T. Lee Halley Passes; Rites Are Tuesday
Thomas Lee Halley, known best as Lee Halley, whose home was in Brandstetter Heights, died at 7:20 o’clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital. He entered the hospital two weeks ago and underwent a major operation. His recovery had seemed assured, though yesterday he did not feel quite as well as he had been, and he succumbed suddenly and unexpectedly to a heart condition.
Mr. Halley was 72 years old and was retired some years ago as an employee of the Columbus and Southern Electric Company. He had served both as a lineman and a repairman.
Host of Warm Friends
He was a jovial, companionable man, with a host of warm friends about town and in the country; and his loved ones and old cronies are extremely saddened today by his passing.
Decedent was a son of Hugh P. Halley and was born January 1, 1875. Forty-seven years ago he married Jennie Watterson, and she died five years ago.
Son, Daughter Survive
They are survived by a son, Harold Halley, Cincinnati, and daughter, Mrs. Ross (Gladys) Goodwin, Columbus, both of whom were here during most of the period of their father’s illness. There are two grandchildren, Robert and Bonnie Lou Halley, Columbus, and three brothers, F. R. and J. B. Halley, Bladen, and A. V. Halley, Eureka.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Providence Church, of which Mr. Halley was a member. Rev. Charles Lusher will officiate. Burial in Providence Cemetery by C. R. Halley.
Gallipolis Tribune
1947
Transcribed by Lew Casey
Halley, Ura Otis
Ura Otis Halley was born in Gallia county, Ohio, October 11, 1868 and departed this life, October 31, 1932, at the Holzer hospital, aged 64 years and 20 days.
Mr. Halley's sickness was of short duration. God's finger touched him on Wednesday, October 26 and on the following Monday afternoon at 2:30 his soul slipped its mooring and sailed out across the bar as quiet and peaceful as though he had fallen asleep. Everything was done that human hands could do to avert his going.
Mr. Halley was always of a kind and friendly disposition toward all, ever ready to help his community any time or in case of sickness. He was a good citizen and neighbor and his passing will be a distant loss to the community. He was a member of Gallia Lodge F. & A.M. of Chambersburg and member of Jr. O.U.A.M. and I.O.O.F. of Bladen and a member of Swan Creek Grange.
On April 8, 1895, he was united in marriage to Savannah F. Lewis, and to this union was born 10 children, four boys and six girls. Two boys, Calvin O. and Joseph D. and a daughter, Clementine F., preceded their father in death several years ago. The living children are, Mrs. B.W. Ross and James Halley of Bladen, Stanley Halley of Eureka, Mrs. Shirley Saunders of Thivener, Mrs. Jessie Johnson of Crown City, Mrs. Essa Wilson of Huntington and Mrs. John Hawkins of Middleport. Surviving also is his devoted companion, mother, three brothers, one sister and nineteen grandchildren.
Where a star quenched on high, forever would its light.
Still streaming downward through the sky, beam on our mortal sight,
So when a good man dies, for years beyond his kin,
The light he leaves behind him, lies upon the paths of men.
[Note: Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 1932
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Halliday, Tom
"Dad, I'm going to enlist."
That was the message Mr. J. Ernest Halliday of this city received from his eldest son, Tom, then a student at Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, three hours after the United States had entered the war against Germany.
He immediately made application for admission into the first officers training school at Ft. Ben Harrison, Indianapolis, Ind., and on the day following his 21st birthday entered army service.
After completing his course of training, Tom was commissioned a second lieutenant and assigned to the 59th Infantry, U. S. A., then stationed at Gettysburg, Pa. Later his regiment was ordered to Camp Greene, Charlotte, North Carolina. From there young Halliday went to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, to study army tactics, and returned to his command as chief liason officer, leaving for France the latter part of April, 1918.
Tom first won distinction and was cited for promotion at the memorable battle of Chateau Thierry. He was attached to the headquarters company, and was not in the line of active duty, but when word came that his comrades at the front were in need of food and water, Tom volunteered to get the needed supplies to them. With ten American and ten French soldiers under his direction they worked through to the battle front and relieved the stress for the time being. For this act he was recommended for a captaincy.
On Oct. 6, 1918, while on duty in the Argonne, Lieut. Halliday was struck by a piece of bursting shell and killed. "Tom" Halliday was one of the best known and popular boys in Gallipolis. Of strong physique and a natural athlete, he excelled in all manner of field sports. He graduated from the Gallipolis high school in the class of 1913, later attended the University of Virginia, and was a student at Ohio Wesleyan when he entered the army. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and a letter man of his school in football, basketball and swimming. In February, 1918, he was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude Leiter, a charming young woman of Pt. Pleasant. Besides his wife and his parents, two sisters, Misses Frances and Lady Halliday, and a younger brother, John Halliday, and numerous other relatives survive him.
The body of Lieut. Tom Halliday arrived here Saturday noon and was taken to the home of his parents on Court street. The funeral and burial were Sunday afternoon.
The American Legion acted as an escort Sunday afternoon when the body was conveyed to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, where Rev. Ross read the impressive burial service for the dead. The church was filled to overflowing with friends and relatives.
Following the church service, interment was made in Mount Hill cemetery with full military honors.
The pall bearers were C. V. Holzer, Maynard Craig, [unreadable]
Gallipolis paper
1918
Transcribed by Irene Blamer
Hamilton, Elizabeth
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, wife of Capt. Sam Hamilton, the veteran river man, passed away at her home in this city Friday morning, July 14, 1911, aged 76 years. She had been in failing health for over a year and her death was due to a general break-down, caused by complication of diseases. Her maiden name was Burnett and she was born near Raccoon Island. She was married to Capt. Hamilton in 1854. She is survived by her husband, sons George and Frank of this place, and Millard of Parkersburg and 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted from the family residence on First Avenue Sunday afternoon by Rev. A.P. Cherrington of the M.E. Church, interment following at Pine Street Cemetery by Wetherholt. The family will have the sympathy of all in their great loss.
Gallipolis Journal
July 19, 1911
Submitted by Martha Hamilton
Hamilton, James
We have to record the death, this week, of James Hamilton, of Clay township. On Thursday, he worked all day, and at night retired in apparent health. On Friday morning his wife was aroused by his restlessness, and went into an adjoining room to procure a light. When she returned she found her husband dead. Heart disease was found to be the cause. Mr. Hamilton was a good citizen, and his loss will be felt both at home and abroad.
Gallipolis Journal
Thursday, March 10, 1881
Submitted by Martha Hamilton
Hamilton, James Franklin
J. F. Hamilton
James Franklin Hamilton, 89, a resident of Manner Nursing Center at Piketon, formerly from Gallia County, died at 1:30 a.m. today in the Pike County Hospital at Waverly. He had been in failing health for several years and in serious condition for three days.
A retired farmer and employee of the GSI, he was born April 2, 1884, son of the late John and Mary Glover Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zola Caldwell, two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews and Mrs. Raymond (Nettie) Carter of Kerr who was reared in the Hamilton home, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Zebert of New York City.
He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Last rites will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday from the King's Chapel Church near Crown City with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 6-9 Tuesday.
Publication unknown
d. December 24, 1973
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley
Hamilton, John
Died At Bladen
John Hamilton, an aged, and respected resident of Bladen, passed away last week following a long illness.
Gallipolis paper
[no dzate]
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Hamilton, Josiah Thomas
Josiah Thomas Hamilton, son of James and Hariat Hamilton, Born in Gallia County,
July 22, 1863. Died December 20, 1927, aged 64 years, 4 months and 24 days.
Married March 12, 1886 to Rachel E. Rose.
To this union nine children were born.
Rose Anne, Elizabeth having preceded him to that bourne from which no traveler returns.
The children who survive are: James Hamilton, Lecta, O.; Ray Hamilton,
Indianapolis, Ind.; Eva Featherstone, Indianapolis, Ind.; Jehu Hamilton, Columbus, O.; Mary Landthorn and Chas. Hamilton at home.
He leaves to mourn their loss besides wife and children thirteen grand children,
one sister, Mrs. W.S. Craft and two brothers, Herman and Arthur and a host of relatives and friends. He was converted and joined Ohio Chapel Church in 1887 and has been an active worker in the church since that time.
The path of duty was to him a way of pleasantness and when affliction, pain and
disease preyed upon his body his faith never wavered and he put his trust in Him who doeth all things well. When the shadows of death began to fall upon him, with implicit faith he heard the "Well done, thou good and faithful servant enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."
[
Note: He is buried in Clay Chapel Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 19, 1928
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Hamilton, Sam
Veteran River Man
Capt. Sam Hamilton, Passes Away Friday at Home in This City
Capt. Sam A. Hamilton, aged nearly 87, died Friday noon of paralysis. He had spent a long and active career on the Ohio river as pilot and___________________
[Note: from funeral home book, died 5 Jan 1923, buried in Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis Twp.]
Gallipolis newspaper
January 1923
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Hamilton, Zola A.
Rites Set Sunday For Mrs. Hamilton
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Hamilton, 64, who died at 1 a.m., Thursday at her home, 914 Second Ave., Gallipolis, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in King's Chapel Church, the Rev. Earl Cremeens officiating.
Burial will be made by Coleman Halley in King's Chapel Cemetery.
A four-month illness from dropsy was assigned as the cause of death.
Born March 31, 1884, in Ohio Twp. to J.T. and Elizabeth Caldwell, the decedent is survived by her widower, her half-sister, Mrs. Nettie Carter, whom she reared from 18 months of age; and these brothers:
Vesper Caldwell, Crown City; C.A. Caldwell, Bladen; Calvin Oral Caldwell, Bladen; and these half-brothers: Vernal Caldwell, Middleport; Ira Caldwell, Clayton Caldwell and Ezra Caldwell, all of Casttown, O.
[Note From Stone: Zola A. Hamilton 1884 - 1948]
Gallipolis paper
Date 1948
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Hanger, D. J.
D. J. HANGER RITES ARE HELD TUESDAY
(Vinton Cor.)
The funeral of David J. Hanger, who died in a Chillicothe Veterans' hospital, was held at the M. E. church Tuesday at 1:30 by Rev. M.V.B. Stump of Racine, Ohio. The body was laid to rest in the Memorial cemetery by the following pallbearers: G. E. Glenn, Cline Gerlach, G. P. Ewing, E. A. Evans, Cush Strong, and H. M. Wilcox. Flowers were carried by the military escort, W. A. Crawford, Luther Dyer and I. N. Edwards. Funeral in charge of H. K. Butler.
Among those who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Luther Dyer and Mr. Ed Denney of Wellston, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Grover of Cheshire, Mr. and Mrs. James Oliver and Mr. Neal of Gallipolis, Kyle Stump and Miss Eileen Roush of Zanesville, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Glassburn and son Loren of Bidwell.
[Note: buried in Vinton Memorial Cemetery, Huntington Twp., Gallia County--served in Spanish American War]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 18, 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Hanger, David
Death of David Hanger
David Hanger, a prominent citizen of Morgan township, father of Squire W. E. Hanger, died Sunday night last from a stroke of paralysis, aged 74 years. He leaves a wife and five children, four daughters and a son all married. He was a member of the U.B. Church for forty years. He was buried at Mt. Olive Church, where Rev. Simmons conducted the funeral services. He was a farmer and left a good estate and was a good citizen.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 11, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Hanlin, Mrs. Moses
Mrs. Hanlin
Mrs. Moses Hanlin died at her home on Mill Creek Thursday evening of last week after three weeks' illness of paralysis, aged 58 years. A husband and seven children are left to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted last Sunday morning. Mrs. Hanlin was a good woman and for many years had been a member of the Christian Church.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Feb. 19, 1904
Vol. XXXVII No. 17
Transcribed by Charles Wright
Hanna, Julia
Death of Miss Julia A. Hanna
The illness of Judge Hanna's daughter, Miss Julia, has been frequently mentioned by the Journal, so that our readers are well apprised that she has been seriously ill for sometime. Miss Hanna had the grip a year ago last winter, which left her with a bad cough. She was her father's deputy and resumed her business in the office, however, until last November, when she became so ill, that on the advice of Dr. Whittaker, of Cincinnati she ceased to attend to the duties of the office, and was confined to the house for the greater part of the time.
Last March it was determined to take her to Pueblo, Col., for her health and she and her mother left here for that place on the 18th of that month. At first it was thought improvement was noticed, and great hopes were entertained that she would be returned to her home with her health entirely restored. It soon became evident, however, that her improvement was but temporary, and she grew weaker, day by day, until Friday morning, when a telegram was received announcing that she had passed away, Thursday evening May 4th, at five o'clock. Miss Hanna's death is unusually sad and distressing. She was about twenty-two years of age, of bright and vivacious disposition and made friends wherever she made acquaintances.
As an assistant to her father in the Probate Court she could hardly have had a superior. She was an exceptionally beautiful scribe and her books and papers stand as models of penmanship and neatness. She was of a hopeful, bouyant disposition and on leaving home entertained no thought but that she would return in a few weeks entirely well and was hopeful of this to the last. She was a member of the Methodist Church and Epworth League, and faithful to all of her religious duties. Her place in the family circle will be missed as none but that circle can tell. Her host of friends will also miss and mourn for her because she was eminently worthy to be mourned.
[Note: She is buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis.]
Gallipolis Journal
May 10, 1893
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Hannan, James H.
Death Claims James H. Hannan
Death this morning at 9:50 o'clock took James H. Hannan, 74, Bladen farmer. Mr. Hannan had been ill since June 10 and death came in the old Hannan homestead in which he was born. A son of Henry and Sadie Arbuckle Hannan he was born March 5, 1873. His wife, the former Mary Rebekah Kuykenball, died in 1915, five years after their marriage. Mr. Hannan leaves one son, James H. Hannan Jr., now living in Mexico.
Time of funeral services has not yet been set, although it is known rites will be held in Swan Creek Chapel. Burial will be made in Morefield, W.Va.
Gallipolis paper
Date unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Hannan, James H.
J. Hannan's Body To Be Buried At Moorefield, W.Va.
Funeral services for James H. Hannan were held at 10 o'clock today at Swan Creek Chapel, with Rev. Frank Harding of Crown City in charge.
Immediately thereafter the funeral party left for Moorefield, W.Va.--350 miles away--where Mr. Hannan will be buried beside his wife, who died May 10, 1915, five years after their marriage. Her maiden name was Mary Rebekah Kuygenball and she was a native of that section. Moorefield is in Hardy County, which borders on Shenandoah County, Va.
Decedent's grandparent's, Henry and Rhoda Henderson Hannan settled in this county in 1819.
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Hanson, Ed
Death of Edward Hanson
Mr. Ed Hanson, so well known here, a son of the late John Hanson, and brother of Mrs. Ross Williams, died last Wednesday morning, and was buried Friday.
He had been in bad health several years past, being the victim of consumption. Some seven years ago he went to Colorado and found in the salubrious climate of that State some relief. But he left there and went to Kansas, where he remained about two years, gradually growing worse and came home to Gallipolis. He gradually grew worse to the time of his death. He was young man of 31 years, and was loved by all knew him.
Rev. R. H. Coulter conducted the funeral, and at the request of friends we give a portion of his remarks: Mr. Coulter said in reference to the doctrine of the immortality of the soul: (rest omitted)
October 15, 1890
Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Harbour, Grover
Death Claims Bladen Man
Grover Harbour, 67, Rt. 1, Bladen, farmer, died at 10 p.m., Thursday at his home near Providence Church. He had been ill for more than a year due to cancer.
He was born May 5, 1884, to George and Mary Harbour in Mason County, W. Va.
Besides his widow, the former Stachy Boston, he is survived by three children: Grover H., Heights, W. VA.; Adaline M. Wells, Rt. 1, Bladen; Vernon, Detroit; Fred F. Chillicothe; Paul B. Harbour, Columbus; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
These brothers and sisters also survive: Homer and Shelby Harbour and Mrs. Grace Richardson, Heights, W. Va.; Mrs. Emma Robinson, Grove City, and Mrs. Carrie Errett, Kansas. One brother, Edward, and a sister, Effie, residents of Kansas, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Providence Church.
Gallipolis Tribune
1951
Transcribed by Lew Casey
Harbour, Paul B.
Paul B. Harbour
Paul B. Harbour, 60, Darbyville, Ohio died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday at the Berger Hospital in Circleville following an automobile accident.
An employee of the Columbus City Water Dept., he was born Oct. 31, 1915 in Huntington, W. Va. to Stacy Boston Broyles of Darbyville and the late Grover Harbour.
He is survived by three children, Clifford, Columbus; Edwin, Vera Beach, Fla.; Freda, Columbus; six grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Adaline Wallace, Darbyville.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the O. R. Woodyard Chapel at 255 East State St., Columbus with Mr. Howard M. Snyder officiating. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Providence Cemetery on Tyn Teens Run Rd. Local arrangements are under the direction of Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.
Publication unknown
October 3, 1976
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley
Harbour, Mrs. Thomas
Mrs. Harbour Dead
Mrs. Thomas Harbour of near Mercerville, died Sunday night of a complication of diseases, after an illness of long duration. She was about 65 years of age and is survived by her husband and five children: Her mother, Mrs. Keziah Wood, died on the 3rd of this month at the age of 84. Mrs. Harbour was a good woman and highly respected. The funeral services were held at Bethel church, near Bladen, yesterday afternoon at one o'clock. Burial at the church cemetery by Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Bulletin
November 23, 1911
Transcribed by Jan Rader
Harbour, Vernon
Gallia County Native Dies in California
Vernon Harbour, 55, a native of Gallia Coounty, died Wednesday morning in Gardenia, California.
Mr. Harbour was born on March 27, 1911, son of Mrs. Stacey Broyles of Rt. 2, Crown City. He attended Huntington schools.
He is survived by his wife, the former Joy Casey of Gallipolis, and two sons and two daughters, Dale Harbour of Gibralter, Mich., Peter, Paula and Pamela Harbour, all at home. Other survivors are a brother and a sister, Paul Harbour, of Columbus and Mrs. Adaline Wells of Rt. 2, Crown City. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Services were held today in Gardenia, Calif.
Publication unknown
d. July 27, 1966
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley
Harding, Mary
Mrs. Mary Harding
Died...Near Porter, March 6th, 1862, Mrs. Mary Harding.
She was born in the State of New York in Jan., 1773, and removed to Gallia county, near 40 years ago. She was bereaved of her husband abut eleven years ago. She has left four children and a number of grand children to mourn the loss of one so aged and devoted to God. She has been an acceptable member of the Presbyterian church near seventy years.
Her funeral services took place at Kygerville, March 8, by the writer, from Num. 23, 10, before a large congregation of friends and relatives.
May the writer, the hearers and readers meet her in Heaven. M.D. Vaughn
Gallipolis Journal
Mar. 20, 1862
Contributed by Henny Evans
Hardway, Howard S.
Howard S. Hardway, 65, Is Claimed By Death Saturday
Howard S. Hardway, 65 of 90 Cedar St., Gallipolis, industrial arts teacher at Kyger Creek High School and a former minor league baseball pitcher, died at 8:30 p.m., Saturday in the Holzer Medical Center on First Ave. Mr. Hardway had suffered from a heart condition the past five years.
He was born in Irondale, Ala., on Aug. 30, 1904, son of the late Hugh and Mary Shuler Hardway.
He is survived by his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merch I. Clark, Gallipolis, and a foster sister, Mrs. Lyvonia Bunce, Gallipolis; his wife, Mrs. Mildred Williams Hardway; two daughters, Mrs. G. Richard Brown, Gallipolis and Miss Karen Hardway, at home; one son, Mike Hardway, Gallipolis, two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Reid, Clayton, N.M., and Mrs. Elizabeth Sims, Maxwell, N.M. One son and two brothers preceded him in death. Four grandchildren survive.
Mr. Hardway graduated from Rio Grande College and Ohio State University with a major in history and English and a minor in industrial arts. He also held a Ph.D in education.
He began his teaching and coaching career at Mercerville where he served as high school principal and basketball coach.
In 1942, Mr. Hardway entered the political field. He served as Gallia County Clerk of Courts six years before becoming principal and basketball coach at Bidwell-Porter High School in 1948.
Mr. Hardway served as head baseball coach and assistant football coach at Oak Hill prior to joining the Kyger Creek staff in 1958.
Prior to entering the teaching profession, “Lefty” Hardway, as he was called in the 1930’s, pitched baseball several years in the minor leagues. He was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates farm clubs. He was an outstanding hurler for the Huntington Boosters, Springfield Chicks and Little Rock, Ark., teams.
Mr. Hardway was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and a past member of the Crown City Masonic Lodge, Gallia County Gun Club, and Eagles Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday from the Grace United Methodist Church in Gallipolis with Rev. Paul S. Bauders officiating. Interment will be in Crown City Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour at the church prior to the services. Visitation will be held at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
The Sunday Times Sentinel
Sunday, March 29, 1970
Transcribed by Sandy Bledsoe
Hardway, Michael Irwin “Mickey”
Michael Irwin “Mickey” Hardway, 67, of Grove City, died Friday at his residence.
Born June 4, 1938 in Gallia County, he graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1956. He was formerly employed at the Goodyear Plant in Apple Grave, W.Va. He later moved to Columbus where he was employed by the Ohio Furniture Company. He then worked for Goodwill Industries in Columbus, from which he retired in 2003.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Shuler Hardway in 1970, and by a brother, Charles Hardway in 1936.
He is survived by his mother, Mildred Williams Hardway Jenkins, of Gallipolis; wife, Brenda Hollens Esterbrook Hardway of Grove City; four children, Michael I. Hardway, Jr., of Cross Lanes, W.Va., Marc K. (Kay) Hardway , of Cheshire, Michelle (Darrell) Esterbrook Bruffy, of Columbus, Jimmy Esterbrook, of Florida; five grandchildren, Brittany and Dayton Hardway, Darchelle and Jessica Bruffy and Ashlee Esterbrook; two sisters, Ann (Richard) Hardway Brown, of Gallipolis, and Karen (Dan) Hardway Black, of Rapid City, S.D.; three nieces, Morgan Black, Sandy Bledsoe and Cindy Fellure; one great niece, Amber Fellure, and one great nephew, Travis Fellure.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Stockton officiating. Burial will follow in the Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 182039 Dept. 013 Columbus, Ohio 43218-2039 or to the American Diabetes Association, 937 N. High Street Worthington, Ohio 43085.
To send condolences, please visit us at www.timeformemory.com/whw.
The Sunday Times Sentinel
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Transcribed by Sandy Bledsoe
Harmon, Rebecca E. Kent Grover
Obituary
Rebecca E. Kent, daughter of Judge H. A. Kent and Matilda Kent, was born February 4th, 1865, in Ewington, Gallia County, Ohio, and died September 3d, 1894, at the home of her parents, near Middleport, Ohio, aged 29 years, 6 months and 29 days. She was married twice - the first time to Nelson B. Grover, the second time to John Harmon, who now survives her. She leaves 2 children - Chloe Grover, aged 6 years, and Eve Harmon, aged 18 months, whom she committed to the care of Almighty God on her death bed.
Rebecca joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in Gallipolis, Ohio, when she was about 12 years of age, but was not converted until some years later, at Porter, Ohio. She took sick at her home in Huntington, West Virginia, on the 18th day of March 1894. From the first she said she would never get well. She yearned to come home - home to her father, mother and sisters - the happy home of her chldhood. Oh! how much that meant to her, God only knows. She got a little better, and came home on the 2d day of June 1984. How glad she was to get home! although, as she said, she "came home to die." For a short time she seemed to grow better, and her eyes that had been dimmed with tears, now brightened and for a while we fondly hoped we could rob death of his victim. But, alas! it was not be as we hoped. The Lord must come to claim His own. She grew suddenly worse, and suffered intensely. But she bore it all with patience and resignation. "Death had lost his sting" long before she died, and she could exultingly exclaim, "Oh grave, where is thy victory?" During her last sickness, she gave frequent witness of her faith and hope in her loving Savior. But she is dead! Oh no, not dead, but gone before. The remembrance of her will live with us, and the words, "Pa kiss me." will linger and reverberate along the years of life until we meet on the other side.
Galllipolis Bulletin
September 22, 1894
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Harrington, Mayme Dell
Mrs. Harrington, 51, Succumbs to Extended Illness
Mrs. Charles Harrington, who had been ill for two years or more and suffered much, died last night at her home in the Mina Chapel neighborhood.
She was born in Huntington but nearly all her life was spent hereabouts. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Amanda Perkins Irion and was born Feb. 13, 1889 and her given name was Mayme Dell.
Her marriage to Mr. Harrington occurred Sept. 2, 1911 and he and three children survive; Helen wife of Forest [missing] of Charleston; Fred of Gallipolis and Curtis of Dayton. Also surviving are three brothers and one sister, Roy of [missing]; Frank of Gallipolis; Wayne of Pennsylvania and Mr. V[?] Thevenin of Iowa.
Before her marriage she taught school both at Swan Creek and Oak Grove. She was member and closely associated with the Ohio Chapel E. Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday by Rev. H.W. DeWolfe. Burial in Mound Hill.
[note: death certificate: Mayme Dell Harrington born: Feb. 13, 1889 in Huntington WV; died March 15, 1940 in Green Township at the age of 51 years, 1 month and 2 days of age.]
Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Harrington, Peru
WAR VETERAN DIED SATURDAY
Peru Harrington of Bladen buried Sunday with Military Honors
Peru Harrington, 79, a well known resident of the Bladen neighborhood, died at his home Saturday morning, Feb. 26, 1932. He is survived by his wife and a step-daughter.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning with military honors. Mr. Harrington, at the age of 45, enlisted here in the old Seventh Ohio, during the war with Spain in 1898. He was the oldest man in his company and the largest.
[Note: Buried in Harrington Cemetery, Clay Township]
Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 26, 1932
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Harrison, Alfred Vance
Death Claims A. V. Harrison Early Today
Alfred Vance Harrison, 42, a resident of 135 State St., died at 4: a.m. today. He was one of the most ardent athletic fans of the city, and for several years managed Little League teams.
He was born June 22, 1920 in Harrison twp., son of the late John R. Harrison and his mother, Ethel White Harrison , survives. He attended city schools and graduated from Gallia Academy in 1938.
Other survivors are two half-brothers, Virgil and Victor Halley; A brother, Bobby Harrison, was killed in an auto accident in 1944 and another, Chester, died in infancy.
Private services will be held at 2: p.m. Sunday at the family residence. David Pharr of the Church of Christ will officiate and burial will be in St. Nick Cemetery under the direction of Miller’s Home for Funerals.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 25, 1963
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Harrison, Fred
Obituary
Fred Harrison, son of Francis Marion and Caroline Canterbury Harrison, was born April 1, 1884 and departed this life June 16, 1945; age 61 years, 2 months and 16 days of age.
He was united in marriage to Mary Lewis and to this union were born nine children, namely: Mrs. Archie Richards, Mrs. Homer Beaver, Mrs. Hetzel Russell, Mrs. Samuel Curry, Mrs. Howard Landthorne, Lowell and Wayne Harrison. Homer and Verne in the service. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, two brothers and five sisters, one half-sister and a step-mother, Mrs. Misha Donnelly and a host of friends and relatives. One sister, Martha, was buried one year to the day of his burial.
Early in life he gave his heart to God and since has lived a true and devoted Christian life. He was active in Sunday School and Church and as long as his health permitted was always at his post of duty. He was a kind and loving companion and father and will be missed by many who knew him.
| As the sun is slowly setting And day was dying Our kind and loving Father was gently called to rest. |
[Note: Buried Macedonia in Harrison Township]
Gallipolis Paper
June 16, 1945
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Harrison, John H.
Harrison Rites Here 2 [o'clock] Thursday;
Slayer Held on Murder Charges
Interment
Will Be Made
In Mound Hill Cemetery
Funeral services for John H. Harrison, who was shot and killed at his home south of Lancaster Tuesday morning, will be held at the First Baptist Church here at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be made in Mount Hill Cemetery.
Masons will have a service this evening at the Harrison home. Mr. Harrison was a member of all the Masonic bodies up to that of the 32nd degree.
Harry T. Bush, 67, who fired the fatal sot, has been bound over to the grand jury on a first degree murder charge and remains in the county jail at Lancaster, the Tribune learned from the sheriff's office this afternoon.
Mr. Harrison is survived by his wife, Sybil Bush Harrison; his son John Harrison, Lancaster; a step-son, Seaman (1C) Leslie Hall, with the Navy in Florida; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. I. Delbert Harrison, Gallipolis Route 2, Harrison Township; two brothers, Mervin, at home and Chauncey Harrison, Lecta; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Stegers, 309 S. Powell Ave., Columbus; Mrs. Bessie Berridge, Kanauga and Mrs. Sylvia Fowler, Gallipolis.
Former residents of Gallipolis, the Harrisons moved to Lancaster several years ago. They had operated the 45 acre truck farm for about a year.
Harrison, a former Gallia County Sheriff's Deputy, lost an arm several years ago when a gun he was cleaning accidentally discharged.
According to Fairfield Deputies, Jack Gardner and Charles Poling, Harrison took his wife, Sybil, to work at the Hocking-Anchor Glass Factory and returned home about 7:30 a.m. Mrs. Harrison's brother, Harrry Lorene Bush, 21, who had been living at the Harrison home for a short time, said his father and Harrison planned to do some farm work and he himself went to a neighbor's home nearby.
Young Bush said he heard a shot and ran home. He said he found his brother-in-law shot in the back of the head and lying face down on a pile of ashes. His father was standing nearby holding a 12-gauge single-barrel shotgun, he said.
Deputies said the gun apparently had been shot at close range.
Young Bush said his father had been ill about three weeks with a heart ailment. He told deputies that when he left home Harrison was in a smokehouse and Bush was starting out to repair a fence.
Deputies said the gun belonged to Bush and was kept in a shed.
[note: stone..1899-1946. Death Certificate..born Oct. 1, 1899; died March 5, 1946; 46 years, 5 months and 4 days of age. Parents: Isaac Harrison and Armita Sheets.]
Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Harrison, Omega Ethel
Mrs. Harrison Dies at Age 83
Mrs. Omega Ethel Harrison, 83, whose son died Saturday morning, died at 7: a.m. today at her home 135 State St., just as she was being prepared to be taken to Holzer Hospital; Mrs. Harrison had been in ill health for several months.
She was born in Clay twp., Feb. 7, 1880, daughter of the late John and Hannah Davis White. She was twice married. Her first was to Darius Halley in 1903, and he preceded her in death in 1911. Three sons were born to this union. Those who survive are Victor and Virgil Halley, both of Gallipolis. A son, Chester, died in infancy.
Her second marriage was to Rome Harrison, in 1919, and he died in 1955. Two sons born to that union were Alfred, who died Saturday, and Bobby, who was killed in 1944. There are five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. David Pharr of the Church of Christ will officiate and burial will be in St. Nick Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 27, 1963
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner
Harrison, Roma
IN MEMORY
Roma Harrison, daughter of Shannon and Elizabeth Harrison, was born Feb. 22, 1909 and departed this life, May 15, 1931, at the age of 22 years, 2 months and 23 days. Miss Harrison was a lovely girl, having lived a good Christian life. She joined the Elizabeth Chapel Church at Yellowtown six years ago.
She lived in Harrison Township all her life until four years ago, when she left home for Columbus, Ohio to attend high school. Having graduated from Central High School on June 15, 1930. At the time of her death she was employed at the Mazer Cigar Factory.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison; seven sisters and two brothers; Mrs. H.C. Dickey, Mrs. William Vance and Mr. Lester Edler of Gallipolis; Mrs. Ernest Holbein and Mrs. Frederick Holbein of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Vahan Mainsain, Huntington, WV; Mrs. Charles Cochran and Grover Harrison of New Jersey and Harry Harrison at home; also ten nieces and four nephews: Lawrence Dickey, Myrtie Dickey, Velma Dickey, Leona Dickey, Maxine Dickey, Juanita Edler, Wilma Holbein, Cora Holbein, Ival Holbein, Ruby Holbein, Billy Vance, Otis Caldwell, Woodrow Holbein and Eleanor Harrison and a host of friends, especially two dear friends, William Scheffler and Mabel McBride, both of Columbus.
We miss thee from our home dear sister, We miss thee from thy place. A shadow o'er our life is cast, We miss the sunshine of thy face, We miss the kind and willing hand, Thy fond and earnest care Our home is dark without you We miss you everywhere. |
Gallipolis Paper
May 15, 1931
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Harrison, Hazel
Harrison, Eileen
Mother, Daughter Drowned in Ohio Saturday Evening
Mrs. John Harrison and Daughter Eileen Victims of Accident Due to Unusual Weather---Burial Made in Double Casket---Mother Had Premonition of Early Death and Left a Letter of Instructions
High Water, rain, fog and fate combined to work a terrible tragedy in Gallipolis Saturday, taking a young mother and daughter to sudden death, and leaving a distracted father and young son to carry on alone.
Mrs. Hazel Harrison, 39, beloved wife of Mr. John Harrison, and their only daughter, Eileen, aged nine, were drowned in the Ohio river directly in front of the family residence at 822 First avenue, between Pine and Olive streets. The news of the deaths of these two persons shocked the entire city and county as it became known.
Mr. Harrison operates the Shell gasoline station at Third and Vine streets in this city. As was her custom, Mrs. Harrison and their two children, Eileen and John Halley Harrison, 11, drove the family car down to the station to bring Mr. Harrison home on Saturday nights.
After doing some shopping about town following the closing of the gas station, the happy family drove home with Mr. Harrison at the wheel, the little girl on the front seat beside him and the mother and son occupying the rear seat.
Just in front of their home and where the street is quite narrow, Mr. Harrison swung the car out to the edge to make a turn into his drive way. His vision obscured by the fog and mists arising from the water, he ran too close to the river bank, which crumbled and allowed the car to plunge over.
Mr. Harrison, it is said, had the door on the side by the wheel open the better to see in driving, and as the car started down the bank he jumped out. In a flash, it seemed the car had gone down the bank and settled in the muddy waters.
The son of the family, John Halley Harrison, managed to get the glass in the door on his side of the car open after it was submerged in the water. He escaped through it, and declares he felt his mother's hands assisting him out, the last act of a loving mother intent upon saving her child.
The boy paddled about in the water until he was able to grasp a bush, and supported himself until rescued from his perilous position by a colored man, Joe Jackson, who was driving past at the time. Jackson stopped his car so the lights shone over the bank and scrambled down and pulled the boy from the water.
Neighbors and passersby hurried to the scene, and the fire siren was blown to bring assistance. Elmer Caldwell, who lives on the the same block, and others secured a boat and went to the submerged car. A hole was chopped in the roof and the bodies of the mother and daughter lifted through it.
They were taken into their home where every effort was made to restore the breath of life, but they had been too long in the water and they were past all earthly help.
The Harrison home presented a most pitiful scene and one that wrung the hearts of neighbors and friends who gathered to extend sympathy to the bereft and distracted father and young son and brother in the terrible calamity that had befallen. All mingled their tears together over the still, cold bodies of the mother and daughter so suddenly and tragically taken away.
[Note: From Estate Died 18 March 1933]
Gallipolis paper
March 1933
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Harrison, Hazel
Harrison, Eileen
[Note: first few lines were cut off on the copy I received ]
at Mercerville, was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Halley. Her mother died several years ago. After teaching for 12 years, she and Mr. Harrison were married August 27, 1921. Mrs. Harrison taught at Eno and Mercerville, a term each, following her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison lived on a farm near Lecta before coming to Gallipolis in February, 1927, when he was appointed deputy by Sheriff Oscar Russell.
Mrs. Harrison was greatly beloved by a wide circle of friends. She was active in the work of the Baptist church, devoted to her family, and held in the highest respect and esteem by all who knew her.
Besides her husband, son and father, she leaves seven brothers, Elmer E. Halley of New Martinsburg, W.Va.; Cecil Halley of Crown City; Sol C. Halley of near Bidwell; William D. Halley of Parkersburg; Coleman R. Halley of Mercerville; Heber Halley of Cleveland; Harlan Halley of Mercerville.
Little nine year old Eileen Halley, the daughter, was a sweet, bright child with winning ways. She was constant in her school and Sunday school attendance and had endeared herself to young and old alike.
A double casket has been prepared for the last resting place of mother and daughter, and they will rest united in death as they were in life.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harrison and daughter will be held in the First Baptist church in this city at ten o'clock Thursday morning by Rev. Ira J. Sheets and Rev. George Sagen. Mrs. Harrison's wishes, as expressed in her letter left to relatives, will be carried out as fully as possible. Burial will be made in Mound Hill cemetery.
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Harrison, Hazel
Harrison, Eileen
Dual Funeral Services For Drowning Victims
Baptist Church Building Filled to Overflowing for Harrison Funerals Thursday
The Baptist church edifice was filled to capacity Thursday morning at the time set for the funeral services of Mrs. John Harrison and her daughter Eileen, victims of drowning in the Ohio river here, when a car in which they were riding went over the bank.
Instructions in a letter written by Mrs. Harrison in the event she should die, and published last week, were carried out.
The services were in charge of Rev. Ira J. Sheets and Rev. Sagen, with singing by Mrs. Fisher.
Burial was made in Mound Hill cemetery, the funeral cortege going by way of Fairfield and Centenary because of prevailing flood conditions.
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Harrison, Sophia
DEATH IN AWFUL FORM -- Mrs. Harrison Run Down and Killed by a K & M Train Thursday --
There was a terrible accident on the railroad just this side of the Gallipolis Tile Works, about one mile above the city, this afternoon. The K & M train due here at 1:14, was running along as usual, and at about the place named, an old lady was seen walking along the side of the track carrying some berries. As the train drew too near to stop or to check up, that lady started directly across the track and was run down and instantly killed, having her neck broken and both legs and one arm severed from her body, ribs broken chest crushed and face cut. The train came on, leaving a man to guard the body, and Baggage Master Edward Harrison of the K & M, and some others went up to look into the occurrence. On arriving at the scene of the accident, Mr. Harrison was horrified to find the victim of the cruel wheels was his own mother, Mrs. Sophia Harrison, aged 65 years. His feelings may be better imagined that described. Word has also been conveyed to Dr. Bean, surgeon of the road, and Constable F. E. Martin, who went up immediately, and when this was written an inquest was being held.
Mrs. Harrison was then immediately carried to her home which is just above Reuben S. Canaday's store in Maple Shade where the inquest is being held.
She leaves sons Marion, Edward, and Emmerson and one daughter Mrs. Dilman Darst, of this city and sons Andrew, Perry of Pomeroy, and Jacob and Charles. At this writing the funeral arrangements had not been made. The family will have the deepest sympathy of all in their shocking bereavement.
MRS. HARRISON -- The funeral services of Mrs. Sophia Harrison, killed by a K & M train as told in the Thursday's Tribune, will be conducted at Morgan Center, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, Rev. W. J. Fulton, of Rio Grande, officiating, and Undertaker Wetherholt conducting the burial. All of her nine children, mentioned yesterday, will be in attendance and the pall bearers will be her sons. The funeral cortege will leave her late happy home, here, Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, accompanied by many sympathising relatives and friends.
There was nothing of importance gleamed by the examination held Thursday afternoon by Dr. L. C. Bean and Dr. C. G. Parker before Justice Bradbury, acting Coroner, other than has already been published. She had been out blackberry picking with two little girls, and was on her return home when she met her sad fate. The little girls had become tired and ran on home ahead of her. She was coming down the railroad between the main track and a siding, on which were some cars standing. As the train approached she may not have heard as she was a bit hard of hearing and wore a sunbonnet, or deeming it safer for her to cross over to the outside of the track than to be between it and the cars on the siding as the train whizzed by, and misjudging its nearness, attempted to cross over to the outside when she was cut down. She must have been hurled from 60 to 79 feet, and death was instantaneous.
She was a good, kindly, christian old lady, much beloved by all who knew her for the many kindly acts of charity and in time of trouble. She had a happy, pleasant home and lived with two of her sons, and those in business at Middleport and Pomeroy made their home with her when there were here. No such idea as suicide is entertained by any of the family for a moment. She had not been melancholy or dejected and nothing of this sort was elicited at the inquest, or was repented to any one of the family, and they are grieved to think that such a report had been published. Her age was 69 years and she was a happy old lady who had lived an honored and blameless life and she was laid to rest beside her husband Lewis Harrison who died four years ago. They came to this city nine years ago from Morgan township and she has many old friends in that section. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Caldwell and was a consistent and upright member of the Christian church and leaves behind her a memory that will be cherished by not only her children, but all who knew her.
Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
Friday -- 13 July, 1900
Contributed by Sandra Maskew
Hartsook, Balser
Mr. Balser Hartsook, the oldest man in Huntington Township, died Feb. 4, 1902, aged 88 years. He was married to Sarah Moore 65 years ago and she still survives at the age of 80. They reared a family of ten children, eight of whom survive the father. He was a charter member of the Huntington F. W. B. Church organized in 1852, and held his membership with this church until his death. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 6, 1902, by Rev. W. J. Fulton.
[Note: buried in Brush Huntington Twp.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
February 14, 1902 Vol. XXXV No. 16
Transcribed by Irene Blamer
Hartsook, Mary E.
Gallipolis Journal
April 1, 1880
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Harville, Lewis
Former Resident’s Husband Dies
Lewis Harville, who, on Dec., 20, last, married Miss Annabel Smith of Gallipolis, died suddenly of a heart attack at their home in Dayton Saturday.
Apparently in good health, Mr. Harville had been at his work in a Franklin paper mill the day before he succumbed.
The funeral was held in Dayton yesterday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1942
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Haskins, James L.
Local Business Leader J. L. Haskins, 76, Dies
Native Of Guyan Tp. Achieved Success And Won Esteem Of Thousands---Funeral To Be Held At 2:30 Thursday
The useful, successful career of James L. Haskins same to an end at 5:45 last evening at the Holzer Hospital. For several days it had been known that hopes for his recovery were no longer entertained, and most of the afternoon his death had been expected momentarily.
Most of Mr. Haskins' 76 years were spent in Gallipolis. He had become the dean of the city's clothiers; he was not only known in but had warm friends in every nook and cranny of his native county; he was a pillar in his church; he had achieved a great measure of success as a businessman; he had had reverses and accepted them with a smile and overcame them; and in the sorrow that his death occasions thousands will share, and poignancy will be added because of the realization of the irreparable loss his family and close associates must bear.
Burial At Mound Hill
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church, to whose upbuilding the decedent had contributed most liberally, at 2:30 Thursday. Rev. George Sagon, between whom and Mr. Haskins there had been a loyal and steadfast friendship and attachment, will officiate. Interment will be made in Mound Hill cemetery.
Mr. Haskins was one of 11 children born to the late Lewis B. and Rosanna Abbott Haskins of Guyan tp. HIs birthdate was January 26, 1864. Hence his age was 76 years, 2 months, 4 days. He was educated in Guyan schools and Adrian College, Adrian, Mich.
Mr. Haskins came to Gallipolis half a century or more ago. In employ of Harry Frank & Sons he became a crack salesman and took the lead in organizing a company to take over that concerns clothing business when the last of the Franks (Jake) decided to retire and locate elsewhere. He was the first vice president of the Commercial & Savings Bank.
He remained in business here till 1923 when he moved to Marietta to engage in the same business. He and family returned to Gallipolis in 1931, re-entered business and subsequently organized the Haskins-Tanner Company which took over the business at the old Harry Frank's stand.
In June 1903, Mr. Haskins and Miss Hattie Morris were united in marriage at the bride's home in Winfield, W. Va. To them were born two children, Virginia Catherine, now Mrs. Buhrl Hood of Marietta, and Col. Morris Haskins, who has been associated with his father in business since he reached [undecipherable text] estate. There are two surviving grandchildren, Roger Hood and Carol Sue Haskins.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 2, 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Hathaway, Elizabeth
MRS. HATHAWAY DEAD
Venerable Third Avenue Lady Passes On After Brief Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth Hathaway passed away at her home in this city after a sickness lasting but ten days. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Chick: she was born in Walnut township, Gallia County, more than ninety years ago, and was married to James Monroe Coffman when seventeen years of age. Nine children were born, six of whom survive her; three sons, Benton, George and Roy; and three daughters, Harriet Hay, Effie Jackson and Kate Cherrington. Roy and Kate reside in this citym, the other children living in the West. After the death of her first husband, she and the Reverend J. D. Hathaway were married. He was called home thirty years ago.
Mrs. Hathaway was a kind and noble christian whom none knew but to love, and to her children she spoke of her abiding faith in God and of the mansion prepared and waiting for her in His kingdom, because Christ her Savior, a carpenter knew just what she wanted and would call her when He had it ready for her, which He did Tuesday evening, June 3, 1919
Funeral 5:30 Thursday evening, June 5. Burial at Mound Hill.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday June 4, 1919 Front page
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI
Hawk, John
RIO GRANDE
Mr. John HAWK, of Harris, was buried at Mt.Calvary last Sunday. He died after an illness of only a few days. Mr. Hawk was a soldier in the late war. He lost a limb in one of the many bloody battles in which he took part.
It always gives us pain to see our old veteran heroes depart, yet we know that they go to a far brighter and happier world than this, and to one where battles have been unknown since the expulsion of Satan from that celestial throne.
Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, March 17, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann
Hawk, Mary S.
Death Claims 2 Women, Each 85 Years Old
Two women of the same age--one a resident of Gallipolis, the other of Rodney, passed away Thursday. Miss Mary S. Hawk, aged 85, died suddenly Thursday morning at Rodney, where she lived with her only sister, Miss Carrie Hawk. Death was caused by a stroke. Their home was at the curve of the road just this side of the village, but most of their years were spent in Dutch Hollow a few miles southeast of Rodney. Decedent is survived by one brother, August, who lives at Fostoria, and by a large number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. L. Stephenson of Bidwell at Centenary Sunday afternoon. The funeral party will leave the home at 1 o'clock. Burial will be at Centenary by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 24, 1936
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Hawkins, C. C.
Mr. C. C. Hawkins, brother of Mr. Wellington Hawkins, died at his home at Hulsey, Texas, Feb. 23, 1905. Mr. Hawkins will be remembered by our elder citizens only, as he left here about fifty years ago, and since then had lived in the west and south. He leaves one daughter, his wife having died several years ago.
March 19, 1905 Vol. XXXVIII Vol. 21 ????
Hayward, Catharine
HAYWARD --- On Tuesday morning, March 24, 1868, of pneumonia, Mrs. Catharine Hayward, wife of Mr. Solomon Hayward, aged 71 years. Funeral services at First Presbyterian Church today, Thursday at 10 o'clock, forenoon. Friends of the family are respectfully invited.
lMarch 26, 1868 Vol. XXXIII, No. 19
Hazlett, Myroe
Myroe Hazlett Drops Dead At Winfield Home
Former Eureka Resident Had Worked At Nitro Plant
Myroe Hazlett, who spent most of his 56 years in and around Eureka dropped dead of a heart attack about 5 o’clock Wednesday morning while at work at the Ohio Apex Co. plant at Nitro. He was a mechanic and he and family lived at Winfield. They had moved there five or six years ago.
It is unlikely that funeral arrangements will be completed before Friday morning as word is awaited from two of his sons who are in the army. But interment will be made at Winfield.
Mr. Hazlett is survived by his wife, Gertrude Landthorn Hazlett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Landthorn of Eureka, and by these children: Francis, who is in a Georgia army camp; Edward, who is in Camp Chaffee, Arkansas; Franklin, Leo and Dorothy, all at home. Also surviving is decedent’s mother, Mrs. Mollie Kamp, Eureka, who though, is in poor health, expected to go to Winfield this forenoon.
Mr. Hazlett was born in this county Dec. 15, 1887. He used to work at old Dam 26 and other dams in this district and had a host of friends who will be surprised and saddened to hear of his passing.
Gallipolis Tribune
1944
Transcribed by Lew Casey
Heil, Pearl
Mrs. Pearl Heil
McCONNELSVILLE—Mrs. Pearl Heil, 78, of Malta died at 4:45 a.m. Friday at her home following a heart attack.
The daughter of the late J. N. and America Northup Baker, she was born Jan. 25, 1884, at Hampton, Iowa. Her husband, Frank Heil, a former banker in Malta, died in 1950. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Parkersburg, W. Va.
She is survived by one son, Wayne of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Berridge of Royal Oak, Mich. and Mrs. Garnet Sitler (Sigler) of Gallipolis and four grandchildren.
The body was taken to Miller Funeral Home here where friends may call after noon today. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. D. B. Wilfong officiating. Burial will be in Malta Cemetery.
Transcribed from an undated newspaper clipping by Joanne Galvin.
Date of death: 16 May 1962
Hemphill, Faye Marie
Faye Hemphill
Faye Marie Hemphill, 68, Rt. 2, Crown City, died at 7 p.m. Saturday at her home. She had been in failing health several years. She was a retired employee of Bob Evans Steak House.
She was born Nov. 22, 1906, in Glenwood, W. Va., daughter of the late Millard Brumfield and Myrtle Hesson Brumfield. She married Sam Hemphill on Dec. 24, 1929. He preceded her in death in October 1973.
Two sons and two daughters survive: Derry Hemphill, Eureka Star Route; Lee Hemphill, Northup; Mrs. Jack (Alice) Williams, Gallipolis; Mrs. Basil (Adell) Roberts, Brunswick, Ga. One son died in infancy.
Eight grandchildren survive. One brother and one sister survive: Frank Brumfield, Chesapeake and Mrs. Earl (Orpha) Wallace, Rt. 2, Crown City. Two sisters preceded her in death.
She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Chalmer Conley officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marabell Haffelt, Clarence Waugh, Jr., Rondal Wallace, Elmer Stanley, Jack Williams and Basil Roberts.
Publication unknown
May 25, 1975
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley
Hemphill, Samuel C.
Hemphill services Saturday
Samuel C. Hemphill, 79, Rt. 2, Crown City, died at 9 a.m. Thursday at his home. He had been in failing health the past five years, and in serious condition the past year.
A retired farmer, Mr. Hemphill served as a Clay Twp. trustee for 22 years.
He was born Jan. 3, 1894, in Clay Twp., son of the late John W. and Amazona Wetherholt Hemphill.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Marie Brumfield Hemphill, whom he married Dec. 24, 1929, in Gallipolis, along with the following children: Lee, Northup; Darry, Eureka Star Route; Mrs. Jack (Alice) Williams, Gallipolis; Mrs. Basil (Idell) Roberts, Brunswick, Ga. One infant son preceded him in death. Eight grandchildren survive.
Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He spent all his life in Gallia County. He attended Providence Church.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Providence Church with Rev. Bruce Unroe officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Jack Williams, Basil Roberts, Earl Wallace, Rondell Wallace, Clarence Waugh and Marabell Haffelt.
Publication unknown
d. October 11, 1973
Contributed by Jacquelyn Woolley
Henderson, Charlie
Charlie Henderson Reared Here, Dies
Edward Beck of Gallipolis Rt. 2, received a telegram Sunday telling him that Charlie Henderson had died in an East Liverpool hospital. Mr. Henderson had made his home with the Beck family for about 20 years and his childhood years were spent in the R. S. Beck home. About 4 years ago he went to Columbiana County to work and while there married. Recently the Becks went to visit him and found his illness was due to cancer and that his condition was a hopeless one.
Besides the widow , he leaves two sisters whose addresses are unknown and numerous friends in Gallia County.
Burial was made Monday in Columbiana County.
[note: Death Certificate: Charles J. Henderson was born April 15, 1902 in Gallipolis; died June 30, 1945 in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio; 43 years 2 months and 15 days of age. Wife Pearl Henderson. Burial Clarkston Cemetery, Columbiana County]
Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Henking, Alfred
Alfred Henking Dead (Picture)
Alfred Henking passed to the great beyond at his home on State Street Monday afternoon, November 13, 1911, aged 84 years. Although he had been in feeble health for some time, the news of his death came as a decided shock, as he had been about on the streets until a day or so before his death. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure, resulting from a severe cold contracted Sunday.
Mr. Henking was a native of Switzerland, having been born at St. Gallen August 9, 1828. He was the ninth in a family of eighteen. At the age of 20 he joined the Swiss Artillery, receiving an honorable discharge at the close of his enlistment. He emigrated to this country in 1849, locating at Philadelphia, but in the fall of the same year he came to Gallipolis, entering the brokerage office of his cousin, Charles Henking. In 1852 he engaged in the wholesale grocery business under various firm names, the last and most widely known being the firm of Henking, Allemong & Co., consisting of Alfred Henking, Louis Baer and A. W. Allemong. In 1880 he retired from the firm which had become widely known and is still a highly prosperous institution, now doing business as the Henking-Bovie Co. In 1872 Mr. Henking organized the Ohio Valley Bank, which became an institution widely known and was made the President, in which capacity he served up to 1909 when he retired from active business.
He was married in 1853 to Miss Frances H. Coffin of Gallipolis at Nantucket, who at that time was there with relatives. By this marriage three sons were born, C. Fred Henking, Oscar M. Henking and Herbert H. Henking, who with their mother survive him. He is also survived by one brother, Oscar, aged 88 years, living at St. Gallen, Switzerland. He never connected himself with any church society, but when a child was baptized, and at the age of 16 as is customary in Switzerland among the Protestants, was taken into full membership in the Reformed Protestant Church. He was very fond of travel and had crossed the ocean 27 times and was 81 years old when he made his last trip to his boyhood home. Mr. Henking was a man with many lovable traits. He was absolutely honest in all his dealings and had accumulated a comfortable fortune through legitimate business channels. He lived a long and busy life and has gone to the reward of the good and the just.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Francis E. Evans of Grace M. E. Church at the family residence on State Thursday at 1:30 p.m., burial following at Mound Hill Cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt. The following have been selected as pallbearers: Charles D. Kerr, Frank Bell, Fred M. Bovie, William G. Sibley, Sherman H. Eagle, and Dr. J. R. Safford.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday, 16 November 1911
Submitted by Eve Hughes
Alfred Henking Passed Away Monday Evening in 84th Year
The citizens of Gallipolis were surprised and shocked when it became known Monday evening that Alfred Henking had died at 4 o'clock from an attack of heart trouble. Mr. Henking became ill at 5 o'clock Monday morning and the end came peacefully. He was 83 years, 3 months and 4 days old and up until this attack seemed in his usual health, having been on the streets Saturday afternoon. He was one of the best known men of the city and county and for years was prominently connected with active business affairs.
Mr. Henking was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland, August 9, 1828 being the ninth child out of eighteen. His mother lived to the age of 76 and father to 91. In his 20th year he joined the Swiss Army, passing through the whole course in the artillery, getting an honorable discharge and leaving for this country in 1849. He first located in Philadelphia, but in the fall of 1849 came to Gallipolis and entered the brokerage office of his cousin, Charles Henking. In 1859 he engaged in the wholesale grocery business under various firms names, the last and most widely known being the firm of Henking, Allemong & Co., consisting of Alfred Henking, Louis Baer and A. W. Allemong, retiring from the firm in 1880.
In 1872 Mr. Henking organized the Ohio Valley Bank, which became one of the best known banking institutions in southern Ohio, and was President of the bank up to 1909, when he retired from the active business.
He was married in 1853 at Nantucket, Mass. to Miss Frances H. Coffin, of Gallipolis, who at the time was visiting there with relatives, by which marriage 3 sons were born; C. Fred, Oscar M., and Herbert H. His wife and three sons survive.
Wednesday Nov. 15, 1911 Vol. 93 No. 85
Henking, Charles
Mr. Charles Henking, one of the oldest and worthiest citizens of Gallipolis, suddenly died on Tuesday of last week.
Athens Messenger
March 18, 1875
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker
Henking, Frances Henrietta
Venerable Lady Passes
Mrs. Frances Henking Called in Her Eighty-Eighth Year
Mrs. Frances Coffin Henking, one of our eldest and most lovable ladies, passed away at her State street residence at 8 o'clock this Wednesday morning, Sept. 10, 1919. Her death was due to infirmities of old age which had undermined her strength for several months. Mrs. Henking is survived by three sons--Herbert of this city, Fred of San Diego, and Oscar of San Francisco. Her husband, the late Alfred Henking, died Nov. 11, 1911. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at her late residence by the Rev. Mr. McClure. Interment by George Wetherholt following at Mound Hill.
Mrs. Henking was born near Gallipolis Dec. 30, 1831, and married at Nantucket Sept. 15, 1853, her maiden name being Frances Henrietta Coffin. Her mother was Esther Barlow, a descendant of John Barlow, one of the Pilgrims (sic). Her father, Capt. David Coffin, descended from Tristram Coffin, was one of the sturdy whale fishermen of Nantucket. Twice he circumnavigated the globe, lost his fishing fleet to the War of 1812, and later came to Ohio where he married Esther Barlow. Their son Metellus died in youth. Mr. and Mrs. Henking celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1903 in an elaborate way, with many guests. Mrs. Henking was a woman of noble character. As wife and mother she measured up to the loftiest requirements. Of kindly disposition, she retained to the last her gift for making and holding friends of all ages. She was a devout and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Gallipolis Tribune September 17, 1919
The funeral of the late Mrs. Frances Henking was largely attended with a profusion of beautiful floral tributes. The pall bearers were L. B. Shaw, A. F. Blake, Charles E. Clark, O. L. Kiger, and Charles F. Swanson.
The Gallipolis Tribune Friday
September 12, 1919
Contributed by Eve Hughes
Henry, James H.
James H. Henry Died Last Night
James H. Henry, 53, died at 11 o'clock last night at his home in Huntington---305 Prospect Ave.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hannah Walter Henry; a daughter, Mrs. Gene Patterson of Portland, Me.; two sons, Homer Henry of Huntington and James Henry of Logan; two brothers, J. W. Henry of Bladen and John H. Henry of Crown City; and a half brother, B. D. Woodrum of Huntington; two sisters, Mrs. Luther Mounts of Logan and Mrs. Georgia MacCalla of Huntington, and two grandchildren, Carol Gene Henry and Sandra Joan Henry, both of Huntington.
Decedent belonged to the Masonic lodge at Crown City and interment will be made there Sunday. Neither the hour nor the place where the service will be held was known at noon by Undertaker Fisher of Huntington, who will have charge of the funeral.
Because of a heart condition Mr. Henry had retired two years ago from his work as a chipper at the International NIckel Co. plant.
He was a son of John and Nancy Belle Wilcoxen Henry and born in Ohio Sept. 30, 1888.
[Note: dates from stone at Crown City cemetery, Guyan Twp., 1888-1942]
Gallipolis newspaper
1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Henry, Joseph William
Tick Bite Fatal to J.W. Henry
Spotted Fever Brings Death To Thivener Man
Rocky Mountain spotted fever Sunday claimed the life of Joseph William Henry, 62, Thivener, who died at 8:10 a.m. in Holzer Hospital. He was taken to the hospital Saturday morning.
Dr. F.W. Shane, county health commissioner, said today that Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by a tick bite. Four or five Gallia Countians get the disease each year, he estimated. The health commissioner warned the public to watch carefully for ticks on any excursion into the country for picnics, berry-picking or other purposes.
Mr. Henry had been ill for about three weeks. He was a carpenter, and a member of Naomi Lodge 55, Knights of Pythias.
Born March 17, 1885, in Clay Twp. to John F. and Nancy Wilcox Henry, decedent is survived by his widow, Mrs. Miriah Henry; a daughter, Mrs. J.A. (Mamie) Reedy, Etna; a granddaughter; and a brother, John Henry, of near Eureka.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ here, the Rev. Lewis Mikell, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made by Miller's Home for Funerals in the Crown City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Miller Home for Funerals until 1 p.m. Tuesday, when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.
[Note from stone: 1885-1947]
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Herrenkohl, Grace McGuire
Was Former Resident
Mrs. Grace Herrenkohl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGuire, who lived for many years in Ohio township, died at her home at Cox's Landing, W. Va., one day last week and was buried there in the family cemetery of her husband. Her father is critically ill at their home and his death is expected at any time. His son, John, who lives near Mercersville, went down and remained with him for several days, returning home Monday evening.
Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Hess, Helen L.
Helen L. Hess, 93, of Charleston, died Sept. 20.
Helen was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the parents of Clayton and Mary Johnson Mayes. Helen was married to Hazel "Slim" Hess in 1950, and he preceded her in death as did her many sisters and brothers;
daughter-in-law, Jewel Whitlock; and granddaughter, Patricia Nipps.
She was a Christian. Helen retired from Straits Laundry and was a former employee of Charleston Laundry, where she worked for 30 years.
Helen is survived by her sons, Frank E. Whitlock and his wife, Edith of Elkview, Paul E. Whitlock of Charleston; and stepson, Gary Hess and wife, Dianne, of St. Albans; grandchildren, Shirley Pauley, Paul
E. Whitlock II and Emma "Janie" Hamilton; nine great-grandchildren, Wade Pauley, Terri Pauley, Jim Pauley and wife, Karen, Tara, Lora, Julia and Andrew Bradley, Crystal Mitchell and husband, Dana, Melissa Darnell and husband, Jerimah; five great-great-grandchildren, Layton Keith Pauley, Austin Combs, Matthew Pauley, Eric Pauley, Bryan Pauley, Steven Pauley; one great-great-great-granddaughter, McKensie Pauley; two step-grandchildren, Shane and Shawn Hess.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Bartlett-Burdette Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Charleston Gazette
September 23, 2004
Transcribed by Ronni Mayes
Hess, Mrs.
Mrs. Hess, a former well-known resident of this county, died at Columbus Thursday of last week, where she resided for several years. The remains arrived here Saturday and were interred at Mound Hill by Undertaker Wetherholt. She was an industrious lady with many friends who will regret to hear of her death.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Feb. 19, 1904
Vol. XXXVII No. 17
Transcribed by Charles Wright
Hicks, Rebecca Florence
Death of Mrs. Hicks
Mrs. Rebecca Florence Hicks of Maple Shade wife of Mr. E. B. Hicks, in her 27th year, died Sunday at 1 p.m., May 5, 1907, of peritonitis, after a week's illness, leaving her husband, three little girls and son David a month old, besides her parents, and four sisters, one of whom being Mrs. Carl Wall of this city, and five brothers.
She was a good christian lady member of the Henderson, W. Va M E Church. Her funeral services will be at her late home, conducted by Rev. T. S. Arthurs Wednesday at one o'clock, the burial following at Pine Street by Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, May 6, 1907
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Higginbotham, Oldsherry
Two Men Die [The other one was George Swisher]
Addison Loses Two Long Time Residents
Oldsherry Higginbotham, 87, another pioneer resident of Addison, died at the close of the week, and will be buried in Yeauger cemetery near Point Pleasant.
Athens Messenger
March 26, 1928
Transcribed by Connie Schumaker
Higley, Forest K.
Forest K. Higley, 26, of Bidwell Route 1, was a victim of the Silver Bridge disaster. He was driving a James Merry Stone truck at the time of the bridge collapse.
Born at St. Albans, W, VA. he moved to Gallia County with his parents in 1953. He was a son of Basil K. and Elsie Stalknaker Higley of Bidwell Route 2.
He was discharged from the service in March of this year after having served 13 months in Vietnam. He was a 1958 graduate of North Gallia High School.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Marty Irvin Higley, whom he married in August of this year: a stepson, Robbie Irvin, 2, a brother, Kenneth of Bidwell Route 2: and two sisters, Mrs. Joyce Robey and Miss Loma Kay Higley both of Bidwell Route 2.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton.
Athens Messenger
December 23, 1967
Contributed by Joyce Robinson
Hill, Alberta Serena Diggins
Mrs. Hill Dies; Rites Sunday
Mrs. Alberta Serena Diggins Hill, 72, widow of George Hill, died at 4:30 p. m. Wednesday at her home at 109 Third Ave. Miller's Home for Funerals will return the body to her late residence Friday and friends may call Friday evening.
Last survivor of 15 children... 13 daughters and two sons of Andrew and Judith Angel Diggins, Mrs. Hill was born Oct. 3, 1878 in Harrison Twp. She spent her early married life on a farm near Bullskin, and came 40 years ago to Gallipolis, where her husband was employed in a factory.
She and he were married in 1892, and he died Feb. 18, 1947. He was buried just four years to the day before the death of his widow.
A son, George, died in 1918, but they are survived by five Gallipolis sons, Chester, James, Howard, Ernest, and Hugh Hill, and three daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Nettie) Clark, Peoples, O.; Mrs. Walter (Gertrude) Lane, Gallipolis; and Mrs. Calvin (Mabel) Lane, Coffeyville, Kan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. in the Church of God, of which decedent was a member, and burial will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
22 Feb 1951
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch
Hill, Delphia
l
Mrs. Delphia Hill Taken by Death
Milburn Ave. Resident Dies Following Illness.
Mrs. Delphia M. Hill, 54, died
today at 10 a.m. at her home at
387 Milburn avenue after a seven-
month illness.
She was born in Gallia County on
April 24, 1886 to Frank and
Sarah McFarland and was married
on Jan 24, 1903 to Samuel R. Hill.
Surviving are 5 children, Mrs.
Margaret Wilt,Mrs. Thelma
Christian, Frank, Colby, and
Chester Hill, all of Marion, two
sisters, Mrs. Ethel George of
Marion and Mrs. Mary Andrews of
Delaware county and three brothers,
Eck,Tom, and Lewis McFarland all of
Vinton, Ohio.
The body was moved to the M.H.
Gunder & Sons funeral home on
West Center street.
Unknown publication
Date of Death was July 23, 1940
Transcribed by Madge McClain Staley
Hill, Emma Boles
Jas. Hill's Widow Dies in Cincinnati
Rites Here Friday
Mrs. Emma Boles Hill, widow of James Hill, died Sunday night in Cincinnati General Hospital. Her home was and had been at for many year(s) at 13 Pine Street.
Mrs. Hill's health had begun to fail prior to her husband's death in January, 1943. Her condition became so grave that months ago she was taken to the home of relatives in Cincinnati and later became a hospital patient.
From friends it is learned that the body will be brought here Thursday and the funeral will be conducted at the Pine St. address some time Friday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 22, 1944
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Hill, Eva Mary
Death of a Young Miss
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill's daughter Eva Mary Hill, 12 years old, died Sunday at 6 a.m. The poor girl had a most distressing time from a complicaton of troubles. She went blind and became paralyzed so she couldn't talk and suffered mutely and sorrowfully. She had been taken to Columbus and had everything possible done for her, but all without avail. Her funeral will be Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Paint Creek Baptist Church by Elder Shadd, the interment following at the Pine Street cemetery by Hayward & Son.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 13, 1909
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Hill, George W.
George Hill Dies 10 This Morning
Home Is On Third Near Vine- Wife And 7 Children Survive
George Hill, 78, of 109 Third Ave., seriously ill for three weeks, died about 10 o'clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital. He had a heart ailment and was taken to the hospital during the noon hour Saturday. Members of the family were so grieved and shocked at his passing, despite his grave illness, that it was difficult to obtain biographical data at once. Mr. Hill was well known about town and one of his last employments was that of custodian of the Public Square.
He is survived by his wife, the former Berta Diggins, and their home was the first house above the place of business of Sheline Motor Sales at Vine and Third. There are five sons and three daughters living; Chester, Howard, Hugh, Ernest, James, Mrs. Gertrude Lane and Mrs. Nettie Clark, all of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Mabel Lane of New York.
Mr. Hill was a respected and worthy man, and his death is a hard blow to his family and close friends.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
18 Feb 1947
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch
Bereaved Family Delays Arranging Of Hill Funeral
Completion of arrangements for the funeral of George W. Hill, 109 Third Ave., who died at 10 a. m. Tuesday, has been delayed to await word from the daughter, Mrs. Mabel Lane of New York.
Mr. Hill was born near Ironton March 26, 1869, and hence lacked 36 days of reaching his 78th birthday anniversary. He was one of 10 children born to John and Mahala Cornell Hill.
He and Alberta Diggins who survives him, were united in marriage here in 1893 by Squire Damron. Surviving him, in addition to the children named in Tuesday's paper, these three brothers and a sister, Hubert, Leo and Fred Hill, all of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Effie Hughes of Ashton, W.Va.
George Hill was an industrious and home- loving man. For years he had charge of the cleaning room at the old Thompson and Francis stove foundry. He also worked at the old Treasure Stove Works and was a cabinet finisher at various furniture factories that used to flourish here. His last work was as custodian of the city park. For the past year he had been ailing and his condition was grave the last five weeks.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
19 Feb 1947
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch
Hill, Jas. E.
Jas. E. Hill, Barber, Died This Morning
Lived His 79 Years Within Few Blocks Of Birthplace Here And Acquired Considerable Property Funeral Plans Incomplete.
James E. Hill, retired barber and an outstanding colored citizen, died at 9 o’clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital. He was 79 years old. Mr. Hill suffered a stroke on December 24 at his home at 13 Pine Street and he was taken to the hospital Christmas Eve. He was then and afterward conscious but he could talk only with difficulty and very indistinctly and his condition changed but little from day to day.
Dean Of Barbers
At the time of his retirement at the end of March, 1941 Mr. Hill was the dean of Gallipolis barbers; but he was some years younger than Mace Robinson who had long worked in the same shop but had retired several years before that date.
Decedent was born at 725 Fourth Ave., on Nov. 28, 1863. That was but two months after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and six weeks before it became effective. But his parents, Jerry and Eleanor Vaughn Hill, had long before emerged from slavery.
As a boy Jim Hill worked for Haywards and Mollohans, the latter being in business at Spruce and Second and before attaining his majority he became a barber in the shop of his older brother, Tom Hill. He gave more than half a century to that business before he retired and all the shops he worked in were located in the single block of Second Ave. between State and Locust. He acquired title not only to the business but to the building at 402 Second from his brother’s estate.
But even after he had quit barbering Mr. Hill worked hard, looking after his nice home and improving his other properties. He had lived at the Pine Street address for 20 years and he had never lived more than a few blocks from where he was born.
If Jim Hill had a contemporary at any period of his life who worked more days or longer hours and had as few vacations (did he ever have any?), this writer has no idea who it could have been. And after his retirement he accepted and no doubt welcomed a call to work on Saturday in W. H. Robinsons shop. He was prudent and thrifty as well as industrious and acquired a competence.
A few days before he was stricken, but when it was obvious his health and strength were waning, this marvelously industrious man said to the writer of these lines “I made a mistake in retiring.” Doubtless he was wrong about that.
On May 24, 1888, Mr. Hill married Emma Bolles, another native of the city and a daughter of Matthew Bolles. Their happy wedlock lasted 54 years and was marred only by their failing health in late years. She has been nearly helpless for a good while.
Jim Hill was a great story-teller and the tales he told were about the interesting characters that had come and gone during his nearly fourscore years.
He and Mrs. Hill have no children and his nearest blood relatives are five nieces, Eleanor Clark of New York, Bessie Brown of Chicago, Susan Peyton, Katie Price and Laura Brook, all of Columbus.
Gallipolis Tribune
December 1943
Transcribed by Lew Casey
Hill, Lydia Jane
Death of Mrs. Hill
Lydia Jane Hill of Rodney died of asthma, Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the age of 81 years. She leaves a son Oscar M. Hill, and four stepchildren, Mrs. Charles Belknap, Mrs. Hubert Miller, Mrs. W. A. Ramsey of Columbus, and Henry H. Hill of Oregon.
The funeral services were held at Rodney, by Rev. E. L. Morrell, interment at Rio Grande.
Mrs. Hill had many friends who keenly feel a great loss. There was a large attendance at the funeral.
[Note: Stone: 1835 - 1917; Burial in Calvary Baptist]
Gallipolis Journal
February 22, 1917
Vol. 99
Transcribed by Jan Rader
Hill, M. Josephine
September 15, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Hill, Wiley W.
Death of Wiley W. Hill
Mr. Wiley W. Hill, whose severe illness has been mentioned by us on several occasions, died at his home near Rodney, in Green township, last Saturday, January 30, 1892, aged 80 years. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo. Allen last Monday forenoon. He was laid to rest away in the family burying ground near his late home by his friends and neighbors. He was a good man in every sense of the word, and we hope some intimate friend will send us a fitting tribute of his character and worth.
Gallipolis Journal
Wed. Feb. 3, 1892,
Vol. LVII, No. 2
Transcribed by Charles Wright
Hineman, Florence
Florence Hineman
Funeral services for Florence Marie Unroe Hineman, 73, who died Monday morning will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Lusher and Rev. Ted Ball officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Mercerville. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home anytime after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
She married Clarence L. Hineman in April, 1918. He preceded her in death in November, 1967. One son, Clarence N. Hineman, Rt. 2, Crown City, survives along with one daughter, Mrs. Orville (Shirley) McMaster, Westerville. One brother, Judson Unroe, Hendersonville, Tenn., survives along with six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Four brothers, Harold, Lawrence, Lewis and Wilbur Ray, preceded her in death. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Alpha Windon Unroe.
Mrs. Hineman was a foster grandparent at the Gallipolis State Institute, having resigned in September, 1977, due to her health. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Mercerville Grange No. 1727.
Pallbearers will be Russell Unroe, Joseph Hineman, David Hineman, Walter Hineman, Charles Hineman and Steve McMaster.
Hix, Ruby Ross
In Memory
God has ordained that, day precedes night, light darkness, sunshine shadow, joy sorrow, life death. Yet in a divine sense, day follows, night, light follows darkness, sunshine follows shadow, joy follows sorrow and life follows death.
On Oct 2, 1922, the grim reaper entered this beautiful home, and claimed as its victim Mrs. Ruby (Ross) Hixon of Erie, Pa. She was born in Gallia county, Ohio, August 25, 1894, and at the time of her death was aged 28 years 1 month and 8 days. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, Lawrence Hixon, two chldren, Hazel and Ruth, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ross of Bladen and brothers and sisters, Bertie, Raymond, Homer and Mabel, all of Bladen, Charles of Chicago, Bessie and Clemma of Erie, Pa., and a host of other relatives and friends.
The shadows gather, sorrow hangs heavy, death has come, but in the divine life follows death. Then today she is with Jesus, alive, forevermore happy and contented.
She was converted April 20, 1922, and lived a true Christian until Jesus said "Come up higher to the home I have prepared for you" from the formation of the world. She was faithful and devoted as a wife, loving and self-sacrificing as a mother, dutiful and affectionate as a daughter, kind and unselfish as a sister, true and loyal as a friend, her life and character of stainless purity. Hers was the noblest type of pure womanhood.
She is not dead, the girl of our affections, but gone into that land where she no longer needs our poor protection. Christ paved the way making it possible for all such as she to enter into that place of Heavenly rest where guardianship angels protect and there safe from temptations, free from polutions, she lives whom we call dead.
| Now the ties of life are broken, Amid our sorrows and our sighs, Nevermore to meet in person But we shall meet beyond the skies. She with Christ has gone before us, Nevermore on earth to roam, She'll be waiting, watching, longing For the dear ones left at home. |
Oh, may the parents strive each day To tread the straight and narrow way, That when life's trials all are o'er They'll meet their child to part no more. Ruby is gone, but not forgotten, To that land so bright and fair, So be ready, friends and relatives And be sure and meet her there. |
Mrs. Essa Wilson
Huntington, W. Va.
Gallipolis paper
Oct. 2, 1922
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Hoachim, Frances
YOUNG GIRL IS APOPLEXY VICTIM
Frances Hoachim of Thivener Died Suddenly Friday Night -- Funeral Sunday
Miss Frances Hoachim, aged 13 years, passed away Friday night at 12 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Porter. She had been in the best of health but was taken ill after supper with a pain in her head She later became unconscious and died of a bursted blood vessel in the head. Rev. Venz preached the funeral at Bethel Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Hobbs, Elisha
DIED
HOBBS---Elisha Hobbs, on the 16th of October, 1886, in his ninety-fourth year. He was a son of Timothy and Hannah BELL HOBBS; born in Randolph county, Virginia, April 27th, 1793. Elisha Hobbs may be justly termed one of the pioneers of this country. His parents moved to this State in 1800, when Indians were plenty though friendly. Mr. H served in the war of 1812, and was stationed at Urbana, Ohio. He was an honest, quiet, friendly citizen of Guyan Township for many years. In time of the late war three of his sons enlisted, serving four years each; Henry, the youngest of the three, was a Captain, and was wounded at Pittsburg Landing. Mr. Hobbs was a pensioner for several years before his death was worthy of all he received.
His decline was slow and gradual; several years before his death he lost th light in one of his eyes, the other remained moderately good until the last. A short time before his death he fell coming in at the door, from which he never recovered.Father Hobbs never made any public profession of religion, but has told the writer for many years that his peace was made with God. He passed away without pain and in his right mind. As a light goes out for want of oil, so was his last, as though a deep sleep had come over him.
J.E.CALDWELL
Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, November 24, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann
Holcomb, A.T.
A.T.Holcomb Dies
Portsmouth, Mar. 17. (A.P.)---Judge A. T. Holcomb, 91, dean of Scioto County Bar Association and oldest graduate of Ohio University, died here today. He served in legistlature of 1891 and was a native of Vinton, Gallia county.
Judge Holcomb was an able lawyer and long prominent in politics. He was born Nov. 19, 1846, and was graduated from Ohio University in 1867. He had attended school at Vinton and Ewing on while assisting his father in a country store.
He studied law under his uncle, Gen. Anselm Tupper Holcomb, and taught school at Vinton and Rodney and at Morefield, Ky. He was admitted to bar in Bates county, Mo., where his parents moved after the Civil War. He had lived in Portsmouth since 1875.
[Note; stone in Old Holcomb Cemetery in Huntington Twp., Gallia County]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 17, 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Holcomb, Grace Lydia Breare
MRS. HOLCOMB DEAD.
Mrs.Grace Lydia Breare Holcomb,aged 67 years, wife of Judge A.T. Holcomb, died at the family home, 830 Ninth street, Sunday morning at 9:30 after a lingering illness with the stomach trouble.
Besides her husband she leaves two sons. Anselm T. Holcomb, Jr., and R. Breare Holcomb.
The funeral will take place at Mrs. Holcomb's native home,
Vinton, Gallia county, Wednesday afternoon.
August 9, 1915
Portsmouth Daily Times.
Transcribed by Madge McClain Staley
Holley, Charles Deville "Dink"
CHARLES DEVILLE "DINK" HOLLEY 63 of Gallipolis, Rt 3, husband of Audra Halley Holley, died yestersay in Holzer Medical Center,Gallipolis. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs Charles (Sue) McGuire of Grove City, and Mrs Edward (Lynn) Gardner of Gallipolis, and two sons Roger and Charles Holley, Jr both of Gallipolis. Funeral 1 p m tomorrow at Waugh- Halley- Wood Funeral home, burial in Ohio Valley Mermory Gardens, friends may call grom 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today at the funeral home.
Huntington Hearld Dispatch
Saturday 9 Feb 1980
Submitted by Ernie Wright
Holley, Elizabeth
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Holley
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Holley died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meadows at Island Side Monday night, February 21, 1921, at eight o'clock after a long illness. The body will be shipped to Glenwood, W.Va., at which place burial services will be held.
Mrs. Holley leaves four children, Mrs. W. J. Meadows, A. R. Holley, C. W. Holley and Henry Holley of Fulton, Ky. She was a member of the M. E. Church at Fairfield, W. Va., and has made her home for sometime with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Meadows of this city. Wetherholt & Entsminger have charge of the burial.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 22, 1921
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Holmes, Fannie
Wife of John Holmes Died Last Evening
Husband Had Long Been in Distressing Health--Funeral
Set For 2 [p.m.] Monday
Mrs. Fannie Holmes, wife of John Holmes, died at 7:45 last evening at their home on Poplar Ridge. She had been ill only a week and her death was due to pneumonia. At frequent intervals there had been mention in these columns of the infirmities and afflictions of Mr. Holmes; but the news of her passing will come as a surprise to many of their friends. Mr. Holmes, in addition to being in poor health, has been quite blind for a good while.
Native of Iowa
Mrs. Holmes was in her 73rd year, having been born in Iowa on Nov. 23, 1864. She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Dickerson Rowley. She was twice married. Her first husband, Benjamin E. James, who lived in sight of Kyger. They were married on March 21, 1888 and of this union four children survive; Mrs. Deffie Swisher, Ethel, wife of Clarence Grover, Jeanie[?] wife of Clyde Rupe and Corbie James, all of whom live in Cheshire Township.
She and Mr. Holmes were married June 14, 1920. There are two surviving sisters Mrs. Alice Guy of Clyde, Kansas and Mrs. Maria Fife of Cheshire.
While Mr. & Mrs. Holmes lived at an end of Poplar Ridge, their farm was the second one beyond A.O. Rupe's in the direction of Kyger.
Funeral services will be held at Poplar Ridge at 2 o'clock Monday, in charge of Rev. J.L. Stephenson. Burial there by J.L. Coleman.
[note: She is buried as a James]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 20, 1937
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Holston, Nancey Catherine
Nancey Catherine, wife of Wm. Holston, died at her home in Chambersburg, Ohio, Saturday, May 15, 1920, at 12:30 o'clock after an illness of several weeks of heart disease. She was the daughter of Peter and Rebecca Provo, and was born in Meigs Co., O., April 30, 1853.
Besides her husband she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Rosa Cook, of Reedsville, Ohio, and two brothers, Peter and Samuel of Meigs Co., O. She was a foster mother of Mr. Cecil Halley for many years and he feels keenly his loss.
She was a member of the Clay Chapel M. E. Church for several years and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends.
The funeral services were at Clay Chapel Monday afternoon by Rev. McCarley and burial following at this same place.
Gallipolis paper
May 15, 1920
Transcribed by Irene Blamer
Hooper, Mary
HOOPER--At Cheshire, Ohio, September 7, 1884, Mrs. MARY HOOPER. She was born at Gallipolis, January 1, 1842, was at her death aged 42 years 8 months 7 days. She joined the church at the age of 16 years and was a faithful member until death.
P. HENRY
Gallipolis Journal
September 18, 1884
Transcribed by Karen Strojin
Horan, Donald G.
Donald G. Horan, 67 Gallipolis died Thursday, May 28, 1998 in the Holzer Medical Center emergency room.
Born Jan. 20 ,1931 in Cincinnati, son of the late John Rae and Dolores Mary Clementa Horan, he was retired from the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He was a member of the Gallipolis Elks Lodge 107.
Surviving are his wife, Bette Null Horan, whom he married March 15, 1975 in Gallipolis; three daughters, Donna Woods of Fairfield, Beverly Olevares of Boston, Mass., and Joann Lewis of Taylor Mill, Ky. Six grandchildren, three brothers, John Rae Horan and Ronad Charles Horan, both of Cincinnati and Vincent Patrick Horan of New York. Several aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews. His father-in-law, Ernest E. Null of Gallipolis. Two sisters-in-law, Barbara (Jack) Richards and Barbara Dabney both of Gallipolis, and a brother-in-law, Merrill E. Null of Gallipolis.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Julia Horan and Virginia Eileen and by a grandchild.
Services will be 9 a.m. Monday in the St. Louis Catholic Church with Monsignor William Myers officiating.
Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Monday. A prayer service will be conducted in the funeral home at 8:45 p.m. Sunday
Sunday Times Sentinal
1998
Transcribed by Marian Schoonover
Hott, Nancy Rebecca
Death of Mrs. S. H. Hott
Mrs. Nancy Rebecca Hott, widow of the late Samuel H. Hott, whose illness has been frequently mentioned by us, passed away at her home on Fourth Street, in this city Monday morning at 3:15, January 2nd, 1893.
Mrs. Hott had been in an invalid condition for a number of years, and for the last thirteen months quite ill for the most of the time with dropsy, and had had several operations performed for her relief. Her maiden name was Patton and she was united in marriage with Mr. Hott March 13, 1849, in Highland county, coming here in 1860, and will be well remembered as the Matron of Gallia County Infirmary, Mr. Hott having been Superintendent for seven years, and known too, as one of the kindest hearted and most charitable of women. During her long and distressing illness she never complained, but was always cheerful, and the writer who passed her house almost daily would see her sitting by the open window when the weather would permit, and, where she was most comfortable, owing to her distress for her breath, ever wearing a pleasant countenance and with an ever ready salutation for all who might pass. She was in her 66th year and had been a member of the M.E. Church for twenty five or thirty years. She leaves three sons__James P. Thomas F., and Harry A. Hott to mourn their great loss of a kind and affectionate mother. Harry, the youngest, and single, remained at home with her during her long continued helplessness, and administered to her every want and comfort with the greatest kindness and attention, and so far as their duties permitted them all rendered every service and kindness, and made her last days, days of love and close affection.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. A. P. Baker at her late residence (hour not yet set) due notice of which will be given. The burial will be conducted at the old cemetery by Wetherholt.
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Boatman, of Highland County, Mrs. Hott’s niece and husband are here in attendance upon the funeral services and her son Thomas, of Marceline, Mo., has been telegraphed for and is expected.
January 14, 1893
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Houck, Alta Fellure
Obituary
Alta Fellure Houck, daughter of Henry and Osa Fellure, was born Aug. 2, 1889, and died April 12, 1925, aged 25 years, 8 months and 10 days. She was married to Chas. Houck on Sept. 2, 1918. To this union were born the following children: Eileen, Ferril, Lorain and Chauncey, living and one infant son who preceded her to the Great Beyond only a few days before the Master called "Mother" to come and be with it.
She was converted and joined the Siloam church in her youth and lived a Christian life until death. She was of a very quiet disposition, and kind to every one, her life showed that she knew Jesus and while it is so hard for us to understand why our Father would come into the home and take Mother from her dear companion and children we will have to say, "His will be done." She leaves besides her husband and children, father, mother, four brothers, and a host of relatives to mourn their loss.
Although she will be missed by all, let us remember her as one of God's redeemed ones gone to inherit the home prepared for her, and may each of her dear ones, left behind, so live when the death angel comes for them they may all be prepared to go and clasp glad hands with Alta, in that blessed home where there will be no more good byes, no heart aches, no suffering, no broken ties, but all will be joy and gladness forever more.
| Oft our hearts are filled with sorrow, As we journey day by day; But when we get home up yonder, God will wipe all tears away. Precious friends who have departed, From this weary vale of tears Will be waiting there to greet us Safe at home, thru endless years. |
Card of Thanks - We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Rev. Earl Cremeents for the consoling words, to those who sent flowers, to the singers, and to all friends who showed us kindness in the illness and death of our wife and daughter.
Charles Houck
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fellure
[Note: Buried Centeary Cemetery, Green Twp]
Gallipolis paper
April 12, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Houck, Bessie
Mrs. C. E. Houck, Clay Tp., Dies Of Injuries Received In Collision Below Wellston
Elderly A. R. McFarland Is Other Victim---Gallia County Folk Were Returning From Wellston, Where They Winessed Wellston-Gallipolis Football Game.
As the result of a collision at the junction of Routes 75 and 327 at Roads (Berlin) two miles south of Wellston last night, A. R. McFarland, 85, of Jackson was instantly killed and Mrs. Charles E. Houck of Bladen R. D. received internal injuries that caused her death at 8 o'clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital.
Mrs. Houck was riding with her daughter, Miss Marjorie Houck, teacher at Chambersburg , and they were accompanied by their youngest daughter and sister, Pauline, and Don Plymale of Clipper Mills. Plymale received a scalp wound. The Misses Houck, the younger a junior in the high school here, escapted virtually unscathed, as did Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McFarland Jr. of the Jackson car.
Hemmorhages Fatal
Mrs. Houck reached the hospital in an ambulance at 1:15. She was given blood transfusions and operated and had the attention of surgeons and physicians for hours, but to no avail. The purpose of the operation was achieved, it was said, but death resulted from the patient's loss of blood.
The Houck party, with Marjorie at the wheel of her Chevrolet, was returning home from Wellston, where they saw the Wellston-Gallipolis game. The McFarlands had been attending church services at Berlin and had started home. Jackson authorities say the Houck car driver did not observe the stop sign. After the cars came together they rolled into one heap in a ditch. Dr. Smith of Wellston gave first aid to the injured woman. Pete Saunders brought the Misses Houck and Plymale here.
Mrs. Houck (Harriet Bessie) was 56 years old last March. She was a daughter of of the late Wiley Unroe and was born near Mercerville. She and husband lived near Providence church in Clay tp. She was a sister of John W. Unroe of this city and Raymond of Dayton. Surviving children are Goldie of Dayton, Reba, who is chef at the Walgren drug store, John of Ohio tp., and the two previously named.
Funeral Director C. R. Halley of Mercerville took charge of the body early this afternoon. McFarland funeral rites will be held at 2 Tuesday in the Holiness church at Jackson, Undertaker Mayhew said.
[Note: dates from stone at Ridgeland cemetery, Guyan Twp., 1884-1940]
Gallipolis newspaper
Fall 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Houck, Charles Ellsworth
C.E. Houck Killed
Seat Breaks And Clay Twp. Man Falls Beneath Cutter-Bar
Mrs. Houck Was Killed Nearly 6 Years Ago In Highway Accident - Since Then Mr. Houck Has Lived Alone.
Charles E. Houck, 65, well-known Clay Twp. farmer, was the victim of a strange and horrible tragedy late Tuesday p.m. on his farm near Providence Church. While cutting grass the seat of his mower broke off and he fell to the ground with the harness lines around his shoulders. Thus pressure was brought to the bridle bits in such a way to cause the team to veer to one side and move in a short circle or circles.
Owen Call Responds
To a call for "help" Owen Call who lives just across the road from the accident scene, quickly responded. He is said to have been startled by what he saw and turned to summon others. He found Mr. Houck enmeshed in the lines and flat on the ground with the shoe of the cutter-bar resting on his head. The team had stopped but not until they had dragged the helpless driver an undetermined distance, with the result that one side of his face and scalp were bruised and even mangled, it is said.
Mr. Houck was removed to his home and soon passed away without regaining consciousness, but it was surmised that the pressure of the cutter-bar shoe inflicted the fatal injury.
Dr. Paul Foster, coroner, went down and looked at the body.
The accident to the mower's seat had happened, it appeared, as the machine was crossing a ravine.
Mr. Houck lived alone since the death of his wife, who was the victim of an equally shocking tragedy of Nov. 8, 1940. Tribune readers will recall that she - Harriet Bessie Unroe, sister of John W. Unroe of this city - was fatally hurt two miles below Wellston when the car in which she and her daughter, Marjorie, were riding collided with another car. A.R. McFarland, 85, of Jackson was killed in the same accident.
They were returning from a Gallipolis-Wellston football game at Wellston.
The Houcks were married Sept. 22, 1904.
Mr. Houck was born near Pawpaw Church, in Ohio Twp. March 29, 1881, a son of John W. and Nancy E. Brothers Houck. He is survived by these children: Raymond Houck, a welder in the Aeronica factory at Middletown and a resident of Germantown R. 1; Golda and Pauline Houck, Dayton; Marjorie, Circleville; Mrs. Reba Cramer, Vinton R.1; John Houck, in the U.S. Army and stationed in New Jersey. There is one grandchild, Marjorie Jo Houck. Also surviving are a brother and two sisters; Emmett Houck, Martins Ferry; Mrs. James Plymale, Spruce St., this city, and Mrs. Samuel Littrell, who lives near the Houck home. Raymond, a former owner of the Shartz Grill, arrived here this morning, having motored through from his home and John was expected at any hour this forenoon.
The body was taken to C.R. Halley's mortuary and the funeral was set tentatively for 2 p.m. Friday at Mercerville Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Cremeens in charge. Burial in Ridgelawn cemetery.
[Note: From Stone 1881 -1946]
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Houck, Charles Ellsworth
Out of the night that covers me, In the full clutch of circumstance |
Thus might the words of Healey in his beloved, Invicitus, might well be applied to him whose life we pause today to pay our humble tribute and respect.
Charles Ellsworth Houck, son of John W. and Nancy Ellen Houck was born in Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio, March 29, 1881 and fate decreed that for the next 65 years of his natural life, was to be spent in the vicinity of his birthplace. Though his fame and fortune should not be known afar, yet in the circle that bounded his influence, was well known and highly respected.
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Houck, John
The venerable John Houck, whose serious illness mention was made in Friday's paper, died at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon at his home between Thivener and Mercerville. He was 84 years and 10 months old and had many relatives and countless friends, especially in the lower part of the county.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Neibler Houck, who is one year younger. They were married August 30, 1873, and their 60th wedding anniversary was celebrated on Sept. 4, 1933, and was attended by 175 relatives, neighbors and other friends.
Mr. Houck was the last of his generation of the Houck family, his brother Vinton, having died during the period of the recent flood.
Seven children survive: Charles Houck, California; Ira and George Houck, Columbus; Mrs. Ezra Harrington, Gallipolis; Mrs. Sophia Williams, Pataskala; Mrs. D. O. Davies, Lancaster, and William Houck, London.
Funeral services will be held at St. Nick church at 11 o'clock Tuesday, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial there by C. R. Halley.
[note: Death Certificate: John William Houck born April 30, 1852; died March 20,
1937, 84 years 10 months and 20 days of age. Parents: Henry Houck (born VA) and Betsy Ann Burnett (born NC).
Death Certificate for his wife: Mary Magdaline Houck born July 29, 1853; died April 1, 1940; 86 years 9 months and 2 days of age. Parents: Father Charles Neibler; Mother Barbara Shafer]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 22, 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin and F. K. Brown
Houck, John W.
John W. Houck, 83, a well known resident of Tean's Run near Bladen, died Sunday morning. His wife died last fall, and since that time he resided with a daughter, Mrs. Sam Litteral. Two daughters, Mrs. James Plymale of Clipper Mill and Mrs. Litteral, and two sons, John and Charles Houck, survive their father. The funeral was Tuesday at Mina Chapel by Rev. McCarley, interment by Undertaker Coleman Halley.
[Note: from stone 29 Feb 1840 - 13 May 1923]
Gallipolis paper
1923
Transcribed by Irene Blamer
Houck, Laura V
In Memory
Laura V. Houck, daughter of John A and Fannie Pritchard, was born Oct. 26, 1868 and departed this life March 21, 1930, at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 25 days.
At the age of 16 years she became a member of the Baptist Church at Mt. Zion Chapel. She was united in marriage to Geo. W. Halley June 20, 1885, who preceded her in death. To this union were born 5 daughters, all of whom are living.
She was married to Vinton Houck Nov. 22, 1908, who still survives. She leaves to mourn her loss five daughters, Mrs. Allie Thomas, Mrs. Emma Riley, Mrs. Gertrude Morse, Mrs. Pearl Lyons, Mrs. Doris Shriver, all of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, J. Elmer Pritchard, of Gallipolis, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Exxie Clark (?) of Huntington, WV and six grandchildren.
She bore her long suffering patiently; was grateful to all who administered to her. All was done that tender loving hands could do, and angels said "Come, your work on earth is ended, enter thou into the Kingdom."
| No one knows the silent heart aches, Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that is borne in silence For our dear Mother whom we loved so well. More and more each day we miss you, Friends may think the wounds are healed; But they little know our sorrows That lies within our hearts concealed. Mother, dear, we are so lonesome, For we miss your smiling face; But you left us to remember None on earth can take your place. You bid no one a last farewell, A loving voice said: Come! And with farewells unspoken You gently entered home. |
Short services was held at the home in Columbus by Rev. McGibbon. Her remains were taken to Beth Cemetery near Bladen where services were conducted by Rev. Radford, interment by Coleman Halley.
Gallipolis Paper
March 21, 1930
Transcribed by F.K.Brown
Houck, Mary Maude
Mrs. Alva Houck Died This Morning
Rites To Be Held At Mercerville At 2 Saturday
Mrs. Mary Maude Houck, wife of Alva Houck, died at 1:30 this morning at their home in Mercerville, after a lingering illness. Her age was 65 years, 7 months, 8 days.
Mrs. Houck is survived by these children: Mrs. L.O. Clary, Garfield Avenue; Mrs Oscar P. Sheets and Fred Houck, Huntington; Perry Clay Houck, Columbus; Mrs. Ruby Sheets at the Houck home; Carleton E. Houck, Gallipolis; Eugene Houck, Mercerville. An infant son preceded the mother in death. There are two surviving sisters, Mrs. Fannie Campbell of Bladen and Mrs. Ed Rainer of Rio Grande and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.
[note: From Funeral Home...died Sept. 17, 1942.]
Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Houck, Mary Neibler
Elderly Widow Of John Houck Passed Monday
Funeral Service To Be Held At St. Nicholas At 2 Thursday
Mrs. Mary Neibler Houck, aged 86, one of the oldest residents of Harrison tp., died at 4:40 Monday morning at her home near Bailey Chapel. She was the widow of John Houck, who died March 20. 1937. Their wedlock lasted more than 63 1/2 years.
Funeral services will be held at St. Nicholas at 2 o'clock Thursday, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial at same place by C. R. Halley.
Mr. and Mrs. Houck were married Aug. 30, 1873, and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 4, 1933, with a party attended by about 175 relatives, neighbors and other friends. They are survived by these children:
Charles Houck, Gridley, Calif., Ira and George, Columbus; William Houck, Plain City; Mrs.Eva [?] Harrington and Mrs. D. O. Davis, Gallipolils, Mrs. Victor Williams at home. There is one brother, John Neibler, Thurman. At the time of the anniversary party there were seven grandchildren, 30 great granchildren and 32 great great grandchildren.
[Note: date of death, 1 Apr 1940]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 2, 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Houck, Thomas Carlton
Houck Baby Dies
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Houck's baby, Thomas Carlton, born at the Holzer Hospital about noon Thursday, died there at 9:30 Friday morning. Brief services were held at 10 today at the home of the bereaved father's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Clary, 212 First avenue. E. E. Caldwell was in charge. Burial at Ridgelawn cemetery at Mercerville.
Mr. and Mrs. Houck (Louise Pferdehirt) moved from here to Jackson about six weeks ago. Their first child died about a...[the remainder is missing.]
[Note: dates from stone, b 31 Oct 1940, d 1 Nov 1940]
Gallipolis newspaper
Nov.1, 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Houck, Vinton
Aged Vinton Houck Died Last Evening
Vinton Houck died about 6 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of his son, Noel, back of Bladen. Death was due to the infirmities incident to his advanced age of 86 years.
He is survived by three children in addition to the one named: Henry Houck, Mrs. Eustace Sowords and Mrs. Eva Lewis, all of Bladen. There is one surviving brother, John Houck, Harrison tp. Decedent's wife died 45 years ago.
Funeral services will be held at St. Nicholas church at 1:30 Tuesday. Burial there by Stevers.
[Note: Tombstone dates are 1850-1937]
Gallipolis paper
1937
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Houlsworth, Blaine
Blaine Houlsworth
Mr. Blaine Houlsworth died at Philadelphia of spinal meningitis Thursday of last week. He was a son of Mrs. Joseph F. Martin, was 19 years of age and a fine young man with a host of friends around Rio Grande, where he was raised. He had intended joining the navy and was stricken down while making preparations to enter the service. A brother, Joseph F., who joined the navy, died at Newport, Rhode Island, two years ago. The remains arrived here at noon last Friday accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jos. F. Martin, who had gone to him as soon as they learned of his illness. They were taken to Rio Grande by Hayward & Son, where the funeral services were conducted Sunday by Revs. Gordon and Davis. Amid a profusion of floral tributes and in the presence of a large assemblage of his boyhood friends he was laid away to eternal rest. He was a great favorite and his untimely death is deeply regretted by all who knew him.
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 17, 1903
Vol. XXXVI, No. 23
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Howell, Hattie
Miss Hattie Howell died at the home of Mr. Theodore Northup Thursday evening of last week after a long illness with lung trouble. She was 31 years of age and a most estimable Christian lady being a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was a daughter of John W. Howell now in Arkansas and left a brother, Dr. W. E. Howell, of Rio Grande, and three sisters, Mrs. Ansel Kerns of Harrison, Mrs. Chas. Kerns, of Green Township, and Mrs. Mary Cowdry of Chicago. The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning by Rev. Gelvin, interment at McCall cemetery in Harrison Township by Wetherholt.
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 17, 1903
Vol. XXXVI, No. 23
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Huff, Samuel P.
Mr. Samuel P. Huff died at his home, near Gallipolis, on Sunday night, June 1, aged 72 years. He had been a sufferer for some time from dropsy and heart trouble. He leaves many relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
[Note: Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township]
Gallipolis Bulletin
June 3, 1896
Transcribed by Jan Rader
Hull, Garold R.
Garold R. Hull, 81, of Fremont, Died Thursday, April 29, 1993 at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont.
He was born on Jan. 5, 1912 in Gallia County to the late John R. and Myrta (McClure) Hull.
The retired school teacher was preceded in death by his wife, Fawn Estelle (Frederick) Hull. Survivors include two daughters (Janet Vare of Indianapolis and Jean Eachus of Tiffin), 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one sister (Margaret Goodwin of McArthur).
The graveside service will be Saturday at 2: p.m. at Vinton Memorial Park. The Rev. Joseph Hefner will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shiloh Methodist Church, 1668 W. Co. 592, Tiffin, Ohio 44883.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 30, 1993
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Huntley, Grace
Mrs. Huntley, Vinton native, Dies Sunday
Mrs. Grace Huntley, 78, a native of Vinton, died Sunday in her home, 2038 Hard Rd., Worthington. She left Vinton in 1935 to make her home in central Ohio.
She was the widow of Charles Huntley, who was a longtime teacher, in Vinton Schools. Survivors are two daughters and a son, Mrs. Robert McGhee of Columbus, Mrs. Mack McGhee of Worthington and Kelley Huntley, Vinton grocer.
Mrs. Huntley was a member of the Vinton Baptist church. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral home in Worthington. Rev. William R. Hayden will officiate and burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 30, 1964
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood
Hurlow, Nora Chloe
NORA CHLOE HURLOW
Nora Chloe Hurlow, 86, Addison, died Tuesday Dec 1, 1998 in Holzer Medical Center.
Born Nov 23, 1912 in Mason County, W Va., daughter of the late Clate and Naoma Robinson, she was a homemaker.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Hurlow, in 1964; two sons, Eugene and Dale Hurlow, a daughter, Audrey Hurlow Woods; a grandson, James Lloyd Hurlow, in 1998; four brothers, Dale, Delbert, Gay and Bud Robinson; two sisters, Rose Strait and Erma Gargus.
Surviving are seven sons, James C. Hurlow of Mason, WV. Joe (Vivian) Hurlow, and William K. (Garnett) Hurlow, both of Gallipolis, Okey (Janet) Hurlow of Clifton, W. Va., Leonard Lee Hurlow of Addison, John Wayne (Darlene) Hurlow of Point Pleasant, W. Va., and Samuel Lloyd (Hope) Hurlow of Cheshire; a daughter, Betty Sue Hurlow Rodgers of Gallipolis; 22 grandhildren, and 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Frazier of Ironton and Wilma Everets of Columbus and a sister-in-law, Edith Hurlow of Leon, W. Va.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in the Ash Street Baptist Church, Middleport, with the Rev. Les Hayman officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements are by the Willis Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Dec 1, 1998
Contributed by Joyce Robinson
Hurn, Edna C.
Widow of Harry Hurn Dies at 86
Mrs. Edna C. Hurn, 86 widow of Harry R. Hurn, one-time editor and publisher of the Gallia Times died at 12:30 a.m. today in an Athens hospital. She had been in failing health for many years.
Mrs. Hurn was associated with her husband in the publication of the Times, and was in charge while he served as Gallipolis postmaster. She was historian of the Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution and served for several years as editor of the Ohio DAR magazine.
She was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Gallipolis Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, a Past Matron and 50 year member, a charter member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem serving as scribe for three years, and voted a life member in 1953, and a Past Regent of French Colony, Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was born July 21, 1879, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Heman Bumgardner. She was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene. Her only known survivor is a nephew, Leo Bumgardner, of California.
Mrs. Hurn was a former resident of 917 Second Ave. Her marriage to Harry Royal Hurn took place Aug. 24, 1901, and he preceded her in death April 30, 1961.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home. Rev. Hughey Jones will officiate and burial will be in Pine Street cemetery. Flowers are asked to be omitted. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 18, 1966
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood
Hurn, Lucy
Death of Mrs. Hurn
Mrs. Lucy Hurn, widow of the late Charles W. Hurn, died Saturday evening,
April 10, 1909, at six o'clock, after an illness of three weeks with heart trouble, and in her
78th year. Her funeral services cannot be stated at this time.
Mrs. Hurn had made her home with Mrs. M.S. Hurn, her daughter-in-law, for
sometime.
Mrs. Hurn was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Royal Hayward and
became the mother of Messrs. M.S. Hurn, late of this city, Lewis of Hot Springs, Charles of Seattle, Andrew and Frank of Chicago, and the late Mrs. Will Bennett and Mrs. Charles Amendt of Lancaster. She was a sister to the late J.L. Hayward and Mrs. James Alexander.
She had been a member of the Methodist church all her life and was a kind, good lady beloved by every one who
knew her.
A separate paragraph...The funeral services of the late Mrs. L.A. Hurn will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Grace M.E. Church.
[Note: she is buried in Pine Street Cemetery.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 19, 1909
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Hutsinpiller, Ann
Mrs. Ann Hutsinpiller, of Gallipolis, died suddenly on Saturday night 17th inst., of heart disease.
Athens Messenger
April 29, 1875
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker
Hutsinpiller, Catherine Laiblin
Deaths Claims Mrs. Catherine Hutsinpiller, 86
Rites To Be Held At Residence At 2 P. M. Thursday
Mrs. Catherine Laiblin Hutsinpiller died at 7 o'clock last night at her Portsmouth ave. home overlooking the Chickamauga basin. She was in her 87th year.
That the end was near had been generally known here. Last Wednesday night Mrs. Hutsinpiller suffered a stroke and she never regained consciousness. She had been bedfast since July 6 when she fell at her home and broke a hip. She was in the Holzer Hospital thereafter until September 1 when she was removed to her home.
Green Tp. Native
During her invalidism Mrs. Hutsinpiller was so patient, so appreciative of every attention shown her, that her attitude endeared her to nurses and all who came to visit or call.
Decedent was born May 25, 1855, in Green tp. She was the oldest daughter of Charles W. and Catherine Fultz Laiblin, the oldest child of the family being the late William Laiblin.
On June 1, 1887, she was united in marriage by the late John W. McCormick to Abraham Hutsinpiller and the remainder of her years were spent in and around Gallipolis.
The cake for their wedding was baked by her father, a confectioner, whose place of business was where Swain's restaurant is now, and where the Jenny stand used to be. Mr. Hutsinpiller died Sept. 26, 1921.
They are survived by these children: Edith Hutsinpiller, who lived with her mother, and who is credit manager of the Gallia County Produce Co.; Garnet, wife of William S. Grant, Cleveland Heights, and Charles L. Hutsinpiller, a druggist at Prestonburg, Ky. There are two grandchildren, John Charles Grant and Mary Catherine Hutsinpiller. Mrs. Hutsinpiller is also survived by a brother and a sister, Charles S. Laiblin of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Mary Edvenson, Ft. Dodge, Iowa.
Mrs. Hutsinpiller was a lifelong Methodist. For many years she was a Sunday school teacher and active in other church organizations; and she took a pride in the success achieved by many of her pupils.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home where she and her daughter had lived for a quarter of a century. Rev. W. Scott Westerman will officiate. Interment will be made in Mound Hill cemetery by F. J. Entsminger.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 11, 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Hutsinpiller, Charles A.
Death Comes to Charles A. Hutsinpiller
Useful, Prominent Citizen Passes At Ironton
Funeral There At 2 Friday
Charles A. Hutsinpiller, a native of this county, who had been a leading citizen of Ironton for more than half a century, died Tuesday night at his room in the Marting Hotel of that city. News of his passing, which was slow in reaching relatives and friends here, came as a shock, despite his advanced age and despite the earlier news about his having suffered a stroke.
The Ironton News says he was “one of the most successful businessmen in the city. He was strong-minded, charitable and always on the right side. He was devoted to his church, interested in the welfare of others, and a loyal booster for the city in which he lived. His name had been associated with the hardware business in Ironton since 1895, when he purchased the business of William Kerr & Co. and formed a partnership with the late William A. Sheridan.”
Man of Many Interests
He and the late William Kerr were brothers-in-law and their business association began in 1883 when Mr. Hutsinpiller went to Ironton. In 1920 the Hutsinpiller-Sheridan partnership was dissolved, being succeeded by the Hudson-Pillar Wholesale Hardware Co.
Decendent was interested in numerous Ironton concerns. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, Rotary club, Chamber of Commerce, Masons, Knights Templars, K. of P., Moose and United Commercial Travelers.
Mr. Hutsinpiller was born in Green tp. He was one of 11 children of David Hutsinpiller. Mrs. Robert C. Johnston, who died at Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, on Feb. 1, was a sister. Rev. William A. Hutsinpiller, also of Los Angeles, is the only survivor of the David Hutsinpiller family.
Charles Hutsinpiller, who married three times, is survived by four children of his first marriage (to Frances Kerr); Mills Hutsinpiller, an associate in business, and Dick, who is connected with the First National Bank of Ironton; Prof. Neil Hutsinpiller Crawfordsille, Ind.; Misses Jessie and Florence Hutsinpiller of Denver, Colorado, the latter being head of the domestic science department of the University of Colorado. (It says four but five are named. A different mother or maybe it should have been five.)
Funeral services will be held at the Wagner Funeral Home in Ironton at 2 o’clock Friday.
Mr. Hutsinpiller’s interest in his kinfold and friends and the affairs of his city and country was not interrupted by his last illness. Though the stroke he suffered involved his entire left side his mental faculties were unimpaired. For the last 13 years he had lived at the Marting Hotel and was a general favorite in all the circles in which he had moved.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 18, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Body of Chas. Hutsinpiller is Cremated
Rites Are Conducted by Ironton Presbyterian Chruch Pastor Yesterday
Funeral services for Charles A. Hutsinpiller were held at the Wagner funeral home in Ironton Friday afternoon, Rev. Martin L. Gearhardt, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Hutsinpiller had been a deacon, officiated.
After these rites, the body was taken to Portsmouth for cremation, in compliance with decendent’s request.
Local Folk Attend
Among those present at the services were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kerr and Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Kerr of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Kerr of Athens.
Many acquaintances of Mr. Hutsinpiller are probably unaware of the fact that the hardware store, with which he was long identified, and known as the Hudson-Pillar Hardware Co. store, was destroyed by fire during the flood.
His investments, however, were quite diversified, yet largely confined to local concerns. He had put money in various Ironton enterprises and owned two Lawrence county farms and was a breeder of fine stock.
Mr. Hutsinpiller was an astute, accommodating and upright business man—a worthy representative of a family that has long been prominent in the affairs of southern Ohio. He was a son of David Hutsinpiller and a grandson of Abraham Hutsinpiller, who was one of the early settlers of Greenbrier county, Va. now (W.Va.,) whence he came to Gallia county.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 19, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans