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.
Lackey, Ada Clark
The following account of the death of a well-known Gallia County girl is taken from the Xenia Daily Republican of Friday, March 27, 1914:
A beautiful life, full of love and tender devotion to her home and little children, came to a close today in the death of Mrs. Ada Clark Lackey, wife of Dr. Bert L. Lackey, well known dentist, who passed away at her home 20 Home Avenue, twenty minutes after ten, Friday morning. Mrs. Lackey had lain in an unconscious condition for hours preceding the end and death came peacefully and quietly. Cancer, which became apparent November 7 a year ago, was the immediate cause of death and during the weary months when she was confined to her home, Mrs. Lackey displayed a beautiful Christian fortitude bearing her sufferings without a murmur, except for her little ones, from whom death would separate her. Her husband and children have the sympathy of her scores of friends in their great bereavement.
Ada Clark Lackey was born November 7, 1871, at Raccoon Island, Gallia county, and was a daughter of Hon. Amos Clark, at one time a member of the State Board of Equalization, and a prominent retired farmer, broker and merchant of that place. Mr. Clark died at the Lackey home in this city, June 3, 1912. Her mother passed away when Mrs. Lackey was but three years of age, but a step-mother gave her and her brother and sister all the tender care of a mother. She survives and lives in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Mrs. Lackey finished her education at Lebanon National Normal institute and at Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware, where she took a special art course. For a time she taught penmanship in the public schools at Manchester and in 1891 came to Xenia where she was appointed instructor in penmanship and bookkeeping at the O. S. & S. O. Home, which position she held for nine years. It was here that she met Dr. L. B. Lackey, and their marriage was solemnized September 10, 1902. They went to housekeeping within a short time in a newly built home on Home avenue, where they had lived ever since. Mrs. Lackey leaves her husband and three little children, Clark, Dorothy, and Helen, the youngest of whom is only three years of age.
Mrs. Lackey united with the Clay Chapel Methodist church at Raccoon Island when but 11 years of age, and retained her membership there until she came to Xenia when she joined the First Methodist church. She was a true Christian mother, and the interests of her little family were always first in her mind. She was greatly beloved and admired in her circle of friends.
Mrs. Lackey's sister, Mrs. J. B. Ewing, had been with her several weeks preceding her death, and with her brother, J. S. Clark who had frequently visited her during her illness was at her bedside when death came. They are the only surviving members of her immediate family.
Funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be in charge of the Rev. Charles W. Sullivan, of the First Methodist church. Burial will be made a Woodland Cemetery.
Gallipolis paper
March 27, 1914
Transcribed by Irene Blamer
Laiblin, Charles W.
Death of C. W, Laiblin
Charles W. Laiblin of Green Township died Thursday evening, March 21, aged 82 years. The funeral was conducted Monday by Rev. G. W Brown of the Rodney Circuit at Mina Chapel. Interment in the Chapel Cemetery by Hayward & Son. The following were the pallbearers: Jonas Sibley, John White, George Brolles, J. I. Odell, A. C. Safford and Austin Brothers. Mr. Laiblin was born in Wurtemburg, Germany and came here in 2848. He was a candy manufacturer for many years, finally selling out the business and moving to the country. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of this city. He is survived by the following children: William G. Laiblin, at home, Mrs. Abe Hutsinpiller of Green Township, Jacob F. Laiblin of Mont Rose, Colorado, Miss Pauline Laiblin of Huron, South Dakota, Charles J. Laiblin of Jamison, Oregon , and Mrs. Edvanson at home.
Gallipoilis Bulletin
March 28, 1912
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Laiblin, William G.
W. G. Laiblin, Aged 85, Dies in Tampa, Fla
Miss Edith Hutsinpiller is Going There To Bring The Remains Back
William G. Laiblin, a native Gallia countian, died yesterday at Tampa, Fla., and his niece, Miss Edith Hutsinpiller left here today for the south to return his body back here for interment.
Mr. Laiblin, who was 85 years of age, was retired and for the past several years had spent his winters in the south and the summers in the Middle West where he lived for many years after leaving here. His last visit here was in the fall of 1936 when he was on his way to Florida.
Mr. Laiblin was the brother of Mrs. Katherine Hutsinpiller of this city and of Charles and Chris Laiblin of California and Mrs. Mary Edmundson of Ft. Dodge, Iowa. He never married.
Miss Hutsinpiller will take an airplane to Louisville, Ky. at 6 o'clock this evening for Tampa and will start the return trip as soon as arrangements can be completed.
Burial will be at Mina Chapel but the particulars of the funeral will not be made until the time of Miss Hutsinpiller's arrival, with the remains, is known. It was in the Mina Chapel neighborhood in which Mr. Laiblin lived when here.
.....In a 2nd clipping
Laiblin Funeral To Be At 2 Tuesday, Hutsinpiller Home
The body of William G. Laiblin, who died in Tampa, Florida, last Wednesday, is expected to arrive here tonight, accompanied by his niece, Miss Edith Hutsinpiller, who left here soon after receipt of death message.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. W. Scott Westerman at the Hutsinpiller home at 2 Tuesday. Burial will be at Mina Chapel by Hayward.
For pall bearers were selected Turley Gills, Wilson Blazer, A. C. Safford, Ross Wallace, John Lang and A. J. Stormont.
The body was due in Cincinnati this morning and from there was to be shipped to Columbus and transferred to the New York Central train due at Kanauga at 8:15 tonight, Mr. Hayward said.
[Note: From gravemarker date of birth May 18, 1853; date of death March 2, 1938.]
Newspaper (prob. March 1938, Gallipolis) clippings from the Simmerman files, Hutsinpiller-Winsor-Gibbons file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Lakin, Lutie
Mrs. Lakin Is Claimed At 76 Years Wednesday
Mrs. Lutie Lakin, 76, wife of Edgar Lakin, Patriot Star Route, died at her home around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. She had been in failing health several years, and her condition had been serious the past two weeks.
She was born on Sept. 22, 1890 in Wayne County, W. Va., daughter of the late Thomas and Cynthia Booth Perdue.
Surviving besides her husband, whom she married on Sept. 3, 1919, in Catlettsburg, Ky., are two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Fern) Robinson, Chesapeake and Mrs. Floyd (Betty) Davis, Sarasota, Fla., and one son, Billy Lakin, Patriot Star Route. One daughter preceded her in death. Twelve grandchildren survive.
Brothers and sisters surviving are Henry Perdue, Huntington; Mrs. Charles (Nettie) Prince, East Liverpool; Mrs. Covy (Amy) Smith, Huntington; Mrs. Dwight (Laura) Hatten, Prichard, W. Va.; Mrs. Jennings (Thelma) Haney, of Buffalo, W. Va. Four brothers and eight sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Lakin had resided in Gallia County with her family for 20 years. Prior to coming to Gallia, they resided in Wayne County, W. Va. She was a member of the Buffalo Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Ralph Burwell at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Burial will be in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 13, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Lakin, Mary Rose
Mary Rose Lakin, 71, of Gallipolis, widow of Richard A. Lakin, died Tuesday at Holzer Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Becky Elliot of Gallipolis; and one sister, Virginia Bradbury of Urbana. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home; burial in Centenary Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Tribune
Jan. 5, 1999
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Lambert, George N.
George N. Lambert Dies at Bladen
Funeral Set For 2 P.M.
Sunday At Bethel Church
George Newton Lambert died at 5:30 a.m. today at his home in Bladen after an extended illness. He was 76 years old and his parents were the late Phillip and Barbara Galloway Lambert. He is survived by his wife, Neomie Layne Lambert and these children: Perry of Crown City; Clotus and Mrs. Eugene Elliott of Bladen; Mrs. Homer Johnson of Huntington. A daughter Wreatha died in infancy. He also leaves five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at his late home where the body will be until the hour for the funeral. It is set at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Methodist Church. Rev. Earl Cremeens will officiate at the last rites and burial will be in King Chapel Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.
IN MEMORY
George Newton Lambert, son of the late Phillip and Barbara (Galloway) Lambert was born near Oak Hill, Ohio, Jan 22, 1870. Surrounded by his family he closed a long and well spent life at his home near Bladen, Ohio, April 25, 1946. Having lived beyond the allotted time of three score years and ten he obtained the advanced age of 76 years, 3 months and 3 days.
His departure leaves to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving father. His devoted companion, Meomia (Layne) Lambert and the following children, Perry of Crown City and Corodus of Bladen; two daughters, Mrs. Homer Johnson of Huntington and Mrs Eugene Elliott of Bladen. One daughter Wreatha died in infancy. He also leaves 5 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
His health had been failing for several months during which times he was tenderly cared for by his loved ones. Mr. Lambert was a life-long resident of this community; always having followed the calling of a farmer, in which he took great interest. Although of a quiet, reserved disposition, he was man of strong convictions, who never swerved from the right as he saw the right, one who served his fellow men, not alone by precept but by example, not by words alone but by deeds. He was one citizen of whom it may truly be said he was a good man, a good neighbor.
The writer has known George Lambert for more than half a century and has the first time to hear record should be a consolation to anyone speak ill of him. Such a man, the family of which they may well be proud.
| Blessed are they who die in the Lord, their good works do follow them. I can not say, I will not say That he is dead, he is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, He has wondered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you, Oh you, who the wildest yearn For the one time step and the glad return.. Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of there as the love of here. Think of him still as the same, I say He is not dead. He is just away. |
Gallipolis Paper
April 25, 1946
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lambert, H. D.
H. D. Lambert Dead
H. D. Lambert of Cheshire, died Friday at the age of 98 years, following a brief illness. He was born in East Virginia and came to here 53 years ago and has been a prominent citizen and farmer in that vicinity. Mrs. Lambert died five years ago and he has lived alone until the past three weeks, doing his own housework and cooking.
He was a remarkable man for his age being the second oldest in the county. His character was of the best, a devout member of the Baptist church. Six children survive : John E. of Virginia, Mrs Rife of White Oak, Isaac of Bradbury, Millard of Story's Run, Mrs Kate Rife of Middleport and Mrs. Boatman of Marion.
The funeral was held Sunday by Rev. Mr Weed from the Cheshire church and was one of the largest ever witnessed in that community.
[Note: Popular Ridge Cheshire; died May 7,1915]
Gallipolis Bulletin
May 9,1915
Transcribed by Ernie Wright Top of Page
Lambert, Roy Henry
Roy Lambert Dead
Roy Henry Lambert, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lambert, of Ohio township, a lifelong invalid, died early Saturday morning, July 21, 1934. Funeral services were Sunday morning at the home of James Stewart, a neighbor, interment following in the King cemetery.
Gallipolis paper
July 1934
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Lamm, Dixie Geraldine
Mrs. Dixie Lamm Died Sunday A.M.
Rites 2 [o'clock] Tuesday At
Methodist Church In Eureka
Mrs. Dixie Geraldine Lamm, wife of Charles L. Lamm, died Sunday morning at her home on Bidwell Route 2, after an extended illness. She was almost 25 years old.
Mrs. Lamm was the daughter of Wallace and the late Wealtha Waugh Lewis. The family formerly lived at Eureka but Mr. Lewis now resides also on Route 2 Bidwell.
In addition to her husband and father, Mrs. Lamm leaves two small sons, Charles Wallace, 6 and Freddie Merrill, 5; a sister, Mrs. Ivan Fife of Eureka also survives. Three children, a boy and two girls, preceded her in death.
The body was removed to the father's home where friends may call.
Funeral services will be conducted at Chambersburg Methodist Church, Tuesday at 2 p.m. by Rev.Earl Cremeens. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery (Swan Creek) by F.L. Stevers.
[Note: stone 1921-1946. Death Certificate born April 26, 1921 Eureka, Ohio; died March 17, 1946 Raccoon Township, Gallia County; 24 years 10 months and 21 days of age.]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Landen, Michelle M.
Sunday Times Sentinel
June 23, 1991
Landthorn, Mary E.
Mrs. Mary E. Landthorn of Eureka Dies
Mrs. Mary E. Landthorn, who had been bedfast since she suffered a stroke about two weeks ago, died at 5 o'clock last evening at Eureka, as the result of a third stroke. She was the widow of Joseph Landthorn and for some years had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Osa Halley.
Mrs. Landthorn was born in Clay tp. and was a daughter of the late James Chick and she would have been 77 years old on April 13. She is survived by three children in addition to Mrs. Halley: D. C. Landthorn, Bladen; Carrie Carroll, East Gallipolis, and Lesta Watson, Crown City. There also survive a sister and a brother: Mrs. Chloe Lewis, Thivener, and Lafe Chick, Bellefontaine.
Funeral services will be held at Clay Chapel at 2 o'clock Sunday, in charge of Rev. Carl Clendenin, it was expected. Burial at the same place by Stevers Funeral Service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 20, 1937
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Lane, Alvie
Alvie Bernard Lane, 54, of Gallipolis Route 1, was killed in the Silver Bridge disaster. An employe of the Marietta Manufacturing Co., he was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW in Point Pleasant and the American Legion in Gallipolis.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Virginia Plants Lane; two sons, Airman 1C James A. Lane, stationed at Elgin AFB, Ill., and John of Gallipolis; an adopted son, Robert Lane Dissell of Kanab, Utah; and three daughters, Mary Ruth at home, Mrs. Nancy Mattingley of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Victoria Shreve of Cincinnati.
He is also survived by two brothers, Homer of Aurora, Colo. and Clinton of New Orleans, La.; and five sisters, Mrs. James (Beulah Hook) and Mrs. Luther (Grace) Lemley, both of Gallipolis. Mrs. Douglas (Alpha) Zeigler of Logan, Mrs. John (Virginia) Courtney of Independence, Mo., and Mrs. Leon (Esther) Coon of Walton Beach, Fla.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 3 p.m. at the McCoy-Wetherholt Funeral Home with the Rev. Everett Delaney officiating. Burial will be in the Maddy Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Athens Messenger
Dec. 18, 1967
Contributed by Joyce Robinson
Lane, Alva Bernard
Obituaries Given For Bridge Victims
The body of Alva Bernard Lane, 54, of Addison Township, Gallipolis, O. Route 1, also was recovered Sunday evening.
Mr. Lane, an employe of the Marietta Manufacturing Co. and a veteran of World War II, was born Jan 22, 1913, in Gallia County, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Lane.
Survivors include the widow and a sister, Mrs. James Hook of Gallipolis.
The body is at the McCoy-Wetherholt Funeral Home at Gallipolis.
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Monday, December 18, 1967
Page 3
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart Top of Page
Langley, Bertha
Langley
Died - In this city, of scarlet fever, May 27th, 1875, Bertha, youngest daughter of S. T. Langley, aged seven years.
The Journal, Gallipolis, Ohio
June 3, 1875
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Langley, Birdie
Miss Birdie Langley passed away at her home on Cedar street, this city, Thursday afternoon after brief illness. She had been afflicted for a number of years with rheumatism and later developed tuberculosis. She was a daughter of the late Henry Langley and wife. Two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Raible of Huntington and Madeline of this city, and one brother, Harry Langley, survive her.
The funeral was held at Grace M. E. Church in this city Saturday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. D. F. Wood.
The Gallia Times
October 1, 1919
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer
Langley, Harry
Harry Langley, 66, Tinner, Dies W. C. Hospital
Harry M. Langley, native of Gallipolis, died last night in White Cross hospital, Columbus. He had suffered a heart attack.
Mr. Langley had lived and conducted his business as a tinner and roofer at 534 W. First ave in that city.
He was born here 66 years ago and moved to Columbus in 1913. He is survived by his wife, Ollie, and these three sisters: Mrs. Jessie Leeper, 428 Third ave, this city, Mrs. Katie Keck, Hawk, Vinton county, and Mrs. Garnet Geiler of Cleveland.
The body will be at the home until the funeral which will be at 1 Wednesday in the Brethren church, W. Third and Oregon. Burial will be in Union cemetery.
Before Mr. Langley moved to Columbus there were two Harry Langleys here and both were tinners. The one who survives and who was a brother of the near Pittsburg at the time of his sister's death. [sic]
Harry M. it is recalled was once associated in business with his brother-in-law, the late Chas. Leeper, and with the late George McIntyre on the old McIntyre corner at Third and Court.
Harry Morrison Langley was the only son of Andrew and Ella Morrison Langley. He married Olive Black of Letart, who survives. His death came after a week's illness from bronchial flu, according to his sister, Mrs. Jessie A. Leeper. Burial will be under the auspices of the Woodmen, she said.
[Per DC. B.7 July 1872 - D.15 Jan 1939]
Gallipolis paper
Jan 16, 1939
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Langley, Madeline
[Assuming the beginning portion was missing...] Madeline and the other children were kept out of the public schools and as a result she did not learn to read until she had attained her majority. The instruction was given by Rev. E.H. Gelvin, then Presbyterian pastor, and by other Presbyterian friends. Though perhaps she never became very proficient as a reader, it was a great satisfaction to her to be able to read the local papers, for her interests were many, though her movements were restricted to a narrow circle.
Her death takes from Gallipolis the last one of a family that was long prominent. Persons remotely related still live hereabouts, but the name of Langley is believed to be now erased from the city's population rolls.
A brother, Harry Langley, lives in Washington D.C. A sister, Fannie Reible, died in Huntington about 10 years ago, and another sister, Birdie, died here in 1919. The last home of the family was on the Cedar st. lot where Dr. Vornholt's new home stands.
To Madeline the joy of giving was the joy of living. She found time to send flowers and messages of condolence and sympathy in a rather constant stream to those in need of such remembrances. She was fond of children, and they reciprocated her interest and affection. Her not infrequent ebullitions of anger were but sparks from which there was no residue rancor or resentment.
Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church at 3 o'clock Sunday, Rev. L.W. Gishler in charge. Interment will be made in Pine St. cemetery by Geo. J. Wetherholt & Sons.
(Only about two-thirds of yesterday's paper carried the news of Madeline's death. The end came at 3 o'clock at her rooms on Second ave. above Grape. However, papers printed before the news of her death was inserted made it clear that her death was expected before nightfall.)
[Note: From death certificate date of birth November 16, 1877; date of death January 15, 1937; father Henry Langley; mother Madeline ______ (the death certificate abstract has Raysian, but it is very difficult to read on the document itself.)
Newspaper (prob. January 1937, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Bean file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Lanier, Amanda Ellen
In Loving Memory of Our Mother
Amanda Ellen Lanier, passed peacefully from this life at her home at Bladen, Ohio, November 2, 1927. Mother was born in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, on September 28, 1847, and when the time of her departure was at hand, she was one month and four days beyond the four-score mark.
She was a daughter of William and Mary Clark, pioneers of her native township. She was the last scion of that well-known family - all the other members having preceded our mother in death several years ago. On April 18, 1867, she was united in marriage with C.W. Lanier, who was then a gallant soldier, having just returned from the Civil War. For over sixty years they walked life's pathway together - a remarkable period of time, through which many struggles and vicissitudes were mutually shared and the pleasures enjoyed happily along the way. Six children were born to this union, their eldest, a daughter, Lavinia, preceding her mother in death thirty seven years ago. The surviving children are William A. Lanier of Crown City, Ohio; Miss Nettie Lanier at home; George A. Lanier of Richmond, Indiana; Mrs. Stella Parker of Urbana, Ohio, and Leslie Lanier of Washington, D.C.
In 1897, in the old Mount Zion church, Mother Lanier accepted Christ as her personal Savior, united with that body and continued to be a member until she joined the church triumphant. While she did not fill her place regularly in the church on account of physical infirmities, she lived an exemplary christian in her home and community, preferring to carry out the will of her Master with out undue ostentation. In the quiet of her home, it was her wont to spend many hours each day in the study of the word of God and to meditate upon its many precious promises.
A memorandum found in her Bible, indicated that she had read the Old Testament through five times and the New Testament eight times. Reading was a source of great pleasure to her, but she disdained to feed her mind on any thing but the choicest literature or any ------- what was uplifting to the human soul.
For over forty years she was a member of an organization, known as ----Shut in Society, the chief pur---- of which was to exchange read--- --tter or through correspondence and various methods keep the members in touch with one another. In this way much spiritual strength and a broader knowledge was gained through others not personally known to her. Besides these she enjoyed the friendship of a host of friends and relatives and was ever ready to welcome them in her home or minister to them in time of need.
She possessed a sweet and lovable disposition and endeared herself to all who knew her. Though never physically strong, she bore her afflictions cheerfully and it seemed that it was God's will that her last illness was not to be a long duration. When suddenly stricken on a beautiful Autumn morning, the children and friends who had gathered around her bedside, realized that the end was not far off. When it came, it was like the calm and quiet that marks the close of the day.
A few days before her departure she sent the children a little poem, the words of which seemed to express, so fittingly, a retrospective view of her life and her contemplated journey into the world beyond.
"When I am gone and for a little space |
But something keeps on singing in my heart, |
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[Note: Buried Mt. Zion Cemetery in Ohio Twp]
Gallipolis paper
November 1927
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Lanier, Becca, Mrs
Mrs. Lanier Dead
Mrs. Becca Lanier, widow of Theophalus Lanier, of Harrison township, died Thursday night, aged between 70 and 80 years, of cancer and other infirmities. She was a step-mother of W. F. and C. W. Lanier and a fine old lady.
Gallipolis Paper
February 4, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lanier, George A.
George A. Lanier Dies Suddenly
Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Dillion of Pomeroy, W.A. and Leslie Lanier of Crown City, returned home, Sunday from Richmond, Indiana, where they attended the funeral services for George A. Lanier, the brother of the latter two, which were held from the Unser and Waltermann Home for Funerals, Saturday afternoon, the Reverend Howard J. Brown, pastor of the Central M.E. Church officiating. The pall bearers were John Gratt, Earl Foster, Earl Moore, William Matti and Richard Kerns. He was buried in the Earlham cemetery at Richmond.
Mr. Lanier died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage, early last Thursday morning. He collapsed at his place of business, the Monday before and never regained consciousness.
The attack was thought to have been due to enthusiasm and excitement over the prospects of some new enterprises coming near...[Note: the rest of the article is cut off].
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Lanier, Justus Hartley
IN LOVING MEMORY
Of our darling boy, Justus Hartley, son of William A. and Nannie A. Lanier, who departed this life at his home in Crown City, Ohio, Christmas Day, 1915, aged 2 years, 6 months and 3 days.
It is with hearts ladened with sorrow and grief that we bring the message of his sudden departure at this joyful Christmas tide.
While his little playmates were enjoying a happy Christmas celebration in their respective homes, the Death Angel visited our family circle and bore the spirit of little Justus away to its heavenly home, there to be with God forever.
While it seems hard to give up our loved ones, the idol of the home, and while it seems difficult, just at this time, to comprehend the dark providences of God, yet we realize that our Creator knows best and that he had a noble purpose in taking our boy out of this world of sin and sorrow, full of temptations, pitfalls and snares.
God, in his infinite wisdom, has seen fit to draw a veil between us and the future and we are not to know the mysterious workings of his Divine providence.
The poet has said "sometimes the sable pall of death conceals the fairest boon his love can send. If we could only push ajar the gates of life and stand within and all God's workings see, we could interpret all this doubt and strife, and for each mystery we could find a key."
Though our family circle is broken, our home is sad and desolate and our hearts are heavy with grief, yet heaven will seem nearer and dearer to us all in having one ___omate of our home over there, who will be a magnet to draw our affections from earthly things to things above. Only those who have suffered a loss of this nature can fully comprehend how difficult it is to think that our boy has gone out of the home to never again cheer us with his presence.
When we look around and see the many places where his little feet have pattered, we can only say "we cannot call him dead, his fair sunshiny head is ever bounding round the chair; yet with our eyes now dim with tears we turn to him, the vision vanishes, he is not there.
We walk the parlor floor, and through the open door, we think we hear a footfall on the stair; we step within the hall to give our boy a call, and then the thought comes that he is not there. We go out on the street, some other boys we meet, with the same beaming eyes and colored hair, and as they're passing by, we follow them with the eye, scarcely believing that he is not there.
When at the cool gray break of day from sleep we wake, with our first breathing of the morning air; our souls go up with the joy to Him who gave our boy, then comes the sad thought that he is not there.
Not there? Where then is he whose form we used to see? Oh, yes, he lives; in all the Past he lives; nor to the last of seeing him again will we despair, in dreams we see him now, and on his angel brow, we see it written: "YOU CAN SEE ME THERE."
FATHER AND MOTHER
[Note: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Ohio Twp.; Lanier, Justus Hartley, born 22 Jun 1913, died 25 Dec 1915, s/o W.A.& N.A.]
Gallipolis newspaper
December 1915
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Lanier, Lavenia
OBITUARY
Lavenia Lanier
Miss Lavenia E. Lanier, daughter of C.W. and Amanda E. Lanier of Gallia County, Ohio, departed this life on the 24th February last, at half past one o'clock in the morning, by drowning in the Ohio River at the Waugh landing, where the Lanier family lived. Recent rains had so swelled the river that the water was not over 10 or 12 feet from the front door of the house. Directly in front of the house the bank is quite high and at the time of this sad and heart rending occurrence the Lanier family was having the (word missing) Lavenia among the rest.
The two sisters Lavenia and Nettie, were sleeping together in the back room. Their brother Willie was slightly recovered from the measles and restless in bed and had come out to the front room and was sitting by the door evidentally in a comatose condition, when he heard or thought he heard the front door shut and called out to know who had passed, but got no answer. Search was instigated, which resulted in finding out that the subject of this memoir, was the missing one. The news spread, the neighbors came, the search was continued for days, but no tidings of the missing girl until her lifeless body had remained in the water some 96 days and was discovered floating in the Ohio River near Millersport, Ohio.
On the 30th of May the body was recovered and easily identified by the clothing she still had on. Yes, those hose and a strip of flannel fastened around her neck by the hands of a fond Mother, told the story that this was the long lost girl. The recovery of the body brought great comfort to the minds and hearts of a bereaved family. There is but one mind among the people here concerning this case and that is that Lavenia got up from where she was sleeping by the side of her dear sister and in her sleep, had passed out through the front room and out the front door into the river.
Lavenia was the oldest of six children and was twenty-three a few days before she died. She was an amiable young lady, on whose character rested not the slightest stain. She was a kind daughter, an affectionate sister, she was a daily reader of the Bible and when awake was almost constantly singing; the last piece the family remembers of hearing her sing was "Safe at home, at home, at home with Jesus, never more to roam."
Her funeral was preached by Rev A.L. Warren, a former pastor at Mt. Zion Church from Rev. 14-13. The day after her body was found it was tenderly laid away in Mt. Zion Cemetery, to await the summons from on high. May we all be ready.
| God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break In blessings on your head. |
His purposes will ripen fast Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste But sweet will be the flower. Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain God is His own interpreter And He will make it plain. |
Gallipolis Daily Bulletin
Oct. 3, 1891
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lanier, Mary Emily
Mrs. J. E. Lanier Dies At Eureka
Funeral Service Scheduled Monday
Death after five years of failing health took Mrs. Mary Emily Lanier, 78, at her home at Eureka at 11 p. m. Friday. Mrs. Lanier, wife of James Edward Lanier, had been seriously ill for the past two weeks, with a complication of ailments being given as the cause of death. A woman noted for her friendliness, Mrs. Lanier was for many years an active member of the Chambersburg Methodist Church where funeral service will be held at 2 p. m. Monday.
First married to P. L. Cornell she leaves a daughter, Mrs. W. T. (Mabel) Porter, in addition to the surviving husband, whom she married in 1923 at Marion. Also surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jessie White of Spencer, Ind.; two brothers, Will Lanthorn of Clipper Mills and E. R. Lanthorn of Eureka. In addition she leaves six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A surviving sister-in-law, Mrs. Bruce Cholson of Kansas, O., to whom deceased was devoted.
Mrs. Lanier was born in Clay Twp. on Christmas Day, 1871, a daughter of Abel and Jane Neal Lanthorn. Virtually her entire life was spent in Eureka.
The Rev. David Bates will officiate at the Monday rites and burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery under the direction of Clarence Waugh. The body will be taken to the late residence at 5 p.m. today where friends may call until time for the services at the church.
Gallipolis Tribune
1949
Transcribed by Lew Casey Top of Page
Lanier, Mary
Miss Mary Lanier Dies Near Bladen;
Funeral 2 Wednes.
Miss Mary Janette Lanier died at 10 o'clock Monday night, after a short illness, at her home below Bladen on Route 7. Her age was 69 years, 1 month, 21 days.
Miss Lanier was the daughter of the late C. Wayne and Amanda Clark Lanier and is survived by the following brothers and sister: W. A. Lanier, Crown City; George A., Richmond, Ind.; Leslie, at home, and Mrs. Della Parker of Urbana, O.
She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Funeral will be held there at 2 o'clock on Wednesday, with Rev. Earl Cremeens in charge. Burial there by Stevers. The body will be at home after 5 p.m. today.
[Note: from funeral home, date of birth: 31 Jan 1872, date of death: 17 Mar 1941]
Gallipolis newspaper
March 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin
Lanier, Nannie Alvenzie
In Loving Memory
In loving memory of Nannie Alvenzie, beloved wife of William A. Lanier, who departed this life on Friday morning, June 26, 1931 at the age of 54 years and 10 months.
Mrs. Lanier was born in Hurricane, WV, August 26 1876 and was the daughter of Edward and Frances Riggs Guthrie. Other children born to this union are Dr. C.L. Guthrie of Gallipolis and Mrs. Lulu Michael of Springfield, Ohio.
On October 10, 1897, she was united in marriage to William A. Lanier and was his devoted companion in life for nearly 34 years. Six children came to bless their home as follows: Mrs. Fern Dillon of Crown City; Mrs. Iva Crabill of Urbana, Ohio; Sidney, Mariam and Joy at home and Justus Hartley, who preceded his mother to the spirit land on Christmas Day, 1915.
Five grandchildren also are left to mourn the departure of an affectionate and loving companion and one who was always interested in their childish welfare. They are Marjorie ad Velma Dillon, Forest Lavon and Sharon Crabill and Carol Lanier, all young and tender in years.
Mrs. Lanier gave her heart to God early in life and became a member of the Povidence Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member until she removed to Crown City and joined the Methodist Church and continued her membership there with no less devotion the the Master's cause.\
Ill for many weeks her sufferings were great, yet she bore her afflictions with the most gentle and touching patience, thinking not only of herself, but of those, who in ministering to her needs, felt the influence of gentle spirit.
Mrs. Lanier possessed a generous disposition. Her life was employed in scattering seeds of kindness and she always had a smile for everyone. She was a devoted mother, a kind and friendly neighbor and though the lamp of life was so soon extinguished we can say to the grief-stricken family, the Lord gives and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord. Mrs. Lanier left the comforting assurance with her family and friends that all was well with her soul and in her last moments she exhorted her children around her to prepare for eternity and meet her in the better life.
We think no better tribute can be said of her than that she was one who did a golden deed; one who proved a friend in need; one who sang a beautiful song; one who thought it sweet to live; one who said I am glad to give; one who fought the valiant fight; one who lived to shield the right.
[Note: Buried: Crown City Cemetery in Guyan Township]
Gallipolis Paper
June 26, 1931 Top of Page
Lanier, Stanley
Stanley Lanier Dies of Stroke In His 55th Year;
Native of Guyan
Cerebral Hemorrhage Proves
Fatal to Prominent Clothier
Without ever regaining consciousness, Stanley Lanier, Local clothier and useful and esteemed citizen died at 5 o'clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital. He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage about 2:30 the previous morning at his home 238 First Avenue as made known in yesterday's Tribune.
His sudden illness, pronounced virtually hopeless at the outset was about the most shocking local event of the New Year.
Mr. Lanier was in his 55th year, having been born in Guyan Township on June 24, 1891. He had been a resident of Gallipolis for 36 years and had had a successful career first as a clerk and for the last decade as a member of the firm of Siglet & Lanier. He was a Mason and had served the Blue Lodge as secretary for a long time. He was also secretary of the Masonic board and finance officer of Lafayette Post, American Legion. In these roles his work was simply excellent and neither organization every thought of calling on anyother member to do the work. Mr Lanier had done so satisfactorily.
When Mr. Lanier retired Monday night he appeared to be in normal health, although he had contracted a slight cold. About 2:30 in the morning Mrs. Lanier awakened and found him obviously nauseated and speechless. He was rushed to the hospital then.
Stanley's death was the first among the children of the late W.F (one-time county commissioner) and Julia Campbell Lanier. When but 17 Stanley passed the county teachers' examination but was a year too young to be permitted to teach. He had received his education in the Guyan schools and at Rio Grande College. When 18 years old he taught for a short time at Leaper, giving up his school to accept a clerkship in the late W.P. Deardorff's shoe store. At later periods, both before and after World War I he worked in the shoe store of the late Frank Ball (?)
He was a soldier (a corporal) in that war and while stationed at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, in May, 1918, he and Mary Robinson of this city were united in marriage. Shortly thereafter his military unit was sent overseas and participated in the closing phases of that great conflict. His married life was a happy one and he is survived by Mrs. Lanier; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Supance, now a teacher at Eaton, Ohio and a son, William, who is a Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class and stationed at the naval hospital in Philadelphia. (Both arrived home late Tuesday and Mrs.Supance believes her husband arrived yesterday at some eastern port after serving overseas.) Also surviving are two sisters and two brothers; Mrs. J.P. Haskins and Mrs. John Williams, both of Gallipolis; Thomas A. Lanier, formerly of Portsmouth and now at Daytona Beach, FL and Will C. Lanier, Cincinnati.
Mr. Lanier's body is at the funeral home of G.J. Wetherholt and Sons, but arrangements for the rites had not been completed at noon.
Lanier Rites Set For 3 [o'clock] Friday
Funeral services for Stanley Lanier will be held at 3 o'clock Friday at the funeral home of George J. Wetherholt & Sons. The Masons will have charge and a local minister will offer prayer. Internment will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
Yesterday's account of the death of this exemplary citizen failed to mention that he had long been a member of the Gallipolis lodge of Elks.
[Note: stone.. 1891-1946. Death Certificate: born June 24, 1891; died Jan. 23, 1946; 54 years, 6 months and 24 days of age.]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Landthorn, Sarah Hazlett
Mrs. Landthorn Dies In Eureka
Mrs. Sarah Hazlett Landthorn, 69, widow of James Landthorn, died at her home in Eureka at 9:45 last night. She had been ailing a week or more and death was reported to be due to pneumonia.
Mrs. Landthorn was a lifelong resident of that township, was active in the M. E. church and Ladies Aid, and a kind and worthy woman. She was also a member of French City Council, D. of A. Living with her were two boys she had reared, William Eblin, 18, and Lee Burcham, 14.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dewey Montgomery of Eureka; a son, James Landthorn of Bladen; stepsons, Archie Landthorn of Columbus and Morris of Clay tp.; sisters, Mrs. Charles Brown of Gallipolis and Mrs. Mollie Kemp of Eureka.
Mr. Landthorn died about five years ago.
Funeral services will be held at the Eureka M. E. church at 3 o'clock Sunday, with Rev. E. L. Miller in charge. Burial at Clay Chapel by F. J. Entminger.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 31, 1939
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Langdon, Nellie
Sudden; Death of Fine Young Lady
Miss Nellie Langdon, daughter of Mr. A. J. Langdon of near Kerrs, dropped dead at her home last Saturday afternoon about three o'clock. She had the measles and was thought to be recovering. She was very weak and started to walk across the room when death struck her. She was about 15 years of age and a fine young lady, whose sudden demise will bring sorrow to many friends. Her family will have sympathy of everyone in their bereavement.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon. Interment at Fairview, by Undertaker Glassburn, of Bidwell.
Gallipolis Bulletin
January 25, 1907
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Lanthorn, Guy
Guy Lathorn Died in Hospital at Ashville, N.C. After Long Illness
Guy Lanthorn, formerly of this county, died in the United States Veteran's hospital at Ashville, N.C. on May 12, 1926, after long illness.
He leaves his wife, Mary Hamilton Lanthorn, daughter of J. T. Hamilton of Clipper Mill, and a daughter, Eleanor Irene, aged 4 years, his parents, four sisters and a brother.
Mr. Lanthorn was a soldier in the World War serving in the 26th Division, and was a charter member of Lafayette Post, American Legion, of this city.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Ohio Chapel, interment in Mound Hill cemetery.
[Note: From stone B.1895]
Gallipolis paper
1926
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lanthorn, Jane
Death of Mrs. Jane Lanthorn
Mrs. Jane Neal Lanthorn died at her home at Chambersburg Friday, Oct. 31, 1924, at the age of 91 years and 6 months.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. McCarley with burial at Clay Chapel by Undertaker Stevers.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
3 Nov 1924
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch Top of Page
Lanthorn, John M.
Rites Held For John M. Lanthorn
Funeral services for John M. Lanthorn, who died Monday in Charleston at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl M. Chafin, were held this morning at the George J. Wetherholt and Sons funeral home.
The body arrived by New York Central train and Rev. R. P. McCarley officiated at the last rites at 10:30 a.m. Burial was in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Survivors besides the daughter are a sister, Mrs. Robert Barcus, Clipper Mills, and three brothers, France Lanthorn, Eureka; Tom Lanthorn, Winfield; and Will Lanthorn, Columbus
[Note: 1875-1945 handwritten on obituary]
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Lanthorn, Jos. B.
Death of Mr. Lanthorn
Mr. Jos. B. Lanthorn, died at his home in Chambersburg Thursday evening, Nov. 26, 1908, of tuberculosis, having been confined to his bed for a month.
He was 52 years of age and is survived by his wife and five children - Dempsey and Mrs. Orlando Wolf, both employed at the O. H. E.; Mrs. Hattie Call, of Terre Haute, Ind.,; Mrs. Osa Halley, of Chambersburg; Miss Lesta, at home and also by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lanthorn, of Chambersburg, and the following brothers and sister; J. A., of this city; Wm., of Clipper Mill; Ezra , of Huntington; Lincoln and Mrs. Lew Cornell, of Chambersburg.
The funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Saturday at Clay Chapel, Rev. Queen officiating. Burial at same place by Undertaker Myers.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, December 4, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Lanthorn, Mary E.
Mrs. Mary E. Lanthorn of Eureka dies.
Mrs. Mary E. Lanthorn who had been bedfast since she suffered a stroke a bout two weeks ago, died at 5 o'clock last evening at Eureka as the result of a third stroke. She was the widow of Joseph Lanthorn and for some years had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Osa Halley.
Mrs. Lanthorn was born in Clay Twp. and was a daughter of the late James Chick, and she would have been 77 years old on April 13. She is survived by three children in addition to Mrs. Halley: D.C. Lanthorn, Bladen; Carrie Carroll, East Gallipolis and Lestie Watson, Crown City. There also survives a sister and a brother: Mrs. Chloe Lewis, Thivener, and Lafe Chick, Bellefontaine.
Funeral Services will be held at Clay Chapel at 2 o'clock, Sunday, in charge: Rev. Carl Clendenin, interment expected, burial at the same place by Stevers Funeral home.
March 1937
Contributed by Kathy Lynch
Lanthorn, Merril Thomas
Obituary
Merril Thomas, son of Mary and Guy Lanthorn, was born Sept. 7, 1924, and died Aug. 22, 1925, aged 11 months and 15 days.
Merril was an exceptionally sweet, bright and lovable child, his father's pride and his mother's joy. It seems hard to part with these darling baby jewels of the home, but we have consolation in the words of the Master who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven."
This precious little flower which budded on earth to bloom in heaven is feelingly described in Longfellow's poem, "The Reaper and the Flowers":
| The mother gave in tears and pain The flowers she most did love; She knew she should find them all again In the fields of light above. O, not in cruelty, not in wrath, The Reaper came that day; Twas an angel visited the green earth, And took the flowers away. |
The funeral was held Sunday at 2 P.M. at the home of J. T. Hamilton by Rev. J. R. Field, interment at Mound Hill cemetery by Wetherhold & Sons.
Young Babe Dead
Merril Thomas, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lanthorn, died at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hamilton of Clipper Mill, Saturday, Aug. 22, of infantile paralysis. Funeral service was held at the home Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. R. Field of Gallipolis, burial following in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis paper
Aug. 22, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Top of Page
Larrimer, William E.
Death of W.E. Larrimer
Last Monday morning about half past four o'clock Mr. William E. Larrimer, commonly known as "Boone" Larrimer, shot himself throught the head at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Sauer, opposite Point Pleasant, and died in about an hour. He had been an invalid for several years, suffering from an incurable malady, and his sufferings were intense. Early Monday morning his sister heard a muffled noise in the house, which she thought was caused by the explosion of a can of fruit. Going to her brother's room shortly afterwards she noticed the blanket over his face, and pulling it off saw that he had shot himself. The neighbors were immediately called in, but it was too late to do anything, and although Larrimer breathed for nearly an hour he never regained consciousness. Coroner Parker held an inquest in the morning. The deceased was thirty-seven years of age and was one of the best known sporting men in this part of the State. He was unmarried. Two sisters survive him, Mrs. Fred Sauer and Mrs. Reubeun Hay, who devoted themselves to supplying his every want during his illness. The burial was at the Old Cemetery, on Tuesday.
[Note: Pine St. Cemetery was called Old Cemetery]
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown - 1931
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Lasley, A. Baker
A. Baker Lasley, Near Chesire, Died 1:30 Monday
Rites at Middleport And Gravel Hill Wednesday P.M.
A. Baker Lasley, of whose critical illness there was mention in Monday's Tribune, died at 1:30 that afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scott near Cheshire. (The Scotts live across the road from the Lasley place and they had been close and loyal friends of Mr. Lasley before and after his health failed.)
Mr. Lasley's daughter and only child, Miss Floritia Lasley, of Heriden and Hartford, Conn. arrived at the Scott home before her father passed away, but he had been in a coma for several days.
The body was removed to the mortuary of Rawlings Coats in Middleport and funeral services will be held there at 2 o'clock (fast time) Wednesday. Rev. Ralph Zundell of Middleport and Rev. George Tipton of Cheshire will officiate. Interment will be made in Gravel Hill Cemetery in sight of the Lasley homestead.
Amos Baker Lasley was the older of two sons of David and Florilla Mauck Lasley and he was born at Kyger. He was 70 years old last March 11.
As a young man, many an old friend will recall, he was a remarkably good baseball player - a hard hiting first baseman. He was dapper and neat in appearance and a spirited and popular young man.
In his late 20's he located in Meriden, Conn., and spent the middle part of his life there. More than 15 years ago he returned to the old family home and he and his brother, Thad F. Lasley, lived together till the latter's death during the flood seven years ago. Thereafter he lived alone looking after his fine stock farm and other interests.
For nearly a year his health had been failing. While occupying a room at the Scott home he contracted the flu, the after-effects of which caused his death.
His death removed the name of Lasley from the roster of the living residents of Cheshire Twp. for the first time in far more than a century.
[Note: B. 1868 D. 1944, from tombstone]
Gallipolios Tribune
No dates
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lasley, Abraham
Another Pioneer Departed
Abraham Lasley died at the residence of his son-in-law in Jackson county, Ohio, May 4, 1878, aged 88 years. His remains were brought to this city for burial, and the funeral services occurred on Monday.
The deceased was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in 1790; he came to Ohio in 1799, and has ever since been a resident of Gallia county, except for the last twenty months. In the early history of Methodism in the West his house was a preaching place and the home of the preacher. He was a paying subscriber to the Journal for over fifty years. Peace be with him.
[Note: He is buried at Pine Street CE. Gravemarker date of death May 3, 1878, 88y. Note difference in date from obituary.]
Simmerman files, Tope file with a notebook of handwritten obituaries that Ann Simmerman copied from Mary Tope's scrapbook, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Lasley, Frances V.
Frances V. Lasley
Near Carrollton, Moss Creek Tp., Carroll county, Mo., August 12, 1876; Frances V. Lasley, wife of Baldwin B. Lasley, and daughter of James W. and Sally Whaley, in the 41st year of her age.
Gallipolis Journal
September 21, 1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Lasley, Mary
Mary Lasley
Lasley, Mary, widow of the late James Lasley, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. L. Keller, at one o’clock a.m., August 18, 1892, near the town of Plymouth, Carroll county, Mo.
The subject of this sketch was born in Gallia county, Ohio, July 18, 1822, and was seventy years and one month old. She was the daughter of Henry and Tabitha Rife. She united with Free Will Baptist church and remained in that faith until her death. She was united in marriage to James Lasley on Jan. 30, 1849. The family moved to Minnesota in the fall of 1862, and moved to Carroll county, Mo. in the fall of 1867, and have resided here ever since. She leaves two daughters and one son to mourn their loss. Her last sickness was of short duration, only being confined to her bed about one week. The Doctor pronounced it a case of prostration, being old and feeble the extreme heat of the past month was too much for her. There is a Reaper whose name is Death, and with his sickle keen he reaps the bearded grain at breath and the flowers grow that grow between. J.W. Lasley
Gallipolis Journal
August 24, 1892
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Lasley, Mary J.
Mrs. Mary J. Lasley died at her home on Third Street Thursday morning about four
o'clock,in her 71st year. She was the widow of the late Abraham Lasley, who died about 12 years ago. Deceased moved to this city about 50 years ago from West Virginia. She was a kind, charitable woman and a member of the M.E. church. Four children are left to mourn their loss--Mrs. Sarah F. Henry, of Pittsburgh; Mr. John W. Lasley of Allegheny, Mrs. Ampudia Earwood and Mr. [sic] G.T. Williams, of this city. The funeral services will be conducted this (Saturday) afternoon from her late residence by Rev. J.W. Dillon, of the M.E. Church. Interment at Pine Street Cemetery by Hayward & Son.
Gallipolis Bulletin
February 1, 1896
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Lasley, Mrs. Samuel B.
Mrs. Samuel B. Lasley
The Visit of Death
Mrs. Samuel B. Lasley died very suddenly at her home on Second Street, just above Pine, on last Sunday morning, October 16, 1898. She retired Saturday evening seemingly in good health, and about five o’clock Sunday morning she was taken ill. Dr. Parker was summoned, but she died soon after his arrival. Neuralgia of the heart is attributed as the cause. She ws in the 69th year of her age and was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Kinder. She was united in marriage to Mr. Lasley June 15, 1848, and to this union eight children were born, four of whom survive her, namely, Rev. Thos. Lasley, of Rutland, Ohio; Albert and Samuel Lasley, and Mrs. Nannie Wild. She also has one sister living, Mrs. Sarah Whitaker, of Winfield, W. Va. The funeral services were conducted from her late residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. L. L. Magee, of the M.E. Church, officiating. The burial took place at the Pine Street Cemetery, by Wetherholt.
Gallia Times
October 22, 1898
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Lawless, James
LAWLESS - Near Porter, Gallia County, Ohio, April 8th, of consumption, James Lawless in the sixty-third year of his age.
He was a native of North Carolina. He came to this county at an early age and settled in Gallia County where he remained up to his death. He was for many years a member of God's church, and worthily exhibited its principles by a correct demeanor and constant devotion. In his last moments he was clear and trustful in his experience. A wife and nine children mourn their loss.
G.W. Isaminger
[Note: He is buried at Fairview CE. Gravemarker date of death April 8, 1863.]
Simmerman files, Tope file with a notebook of handwritten obituaries that Ann Simmerman copied from Mary Tope's scrapbook, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Lawless, Lillie G.
Mrs. Lawrence Lawless Dies Near Midnight
Lillie G. Lawless, wife of Lawrence A. Lawless, died at 11:45 Wednesday night at their home in Porter. Death was caused by liver trouble and ended a serious illness of two months’ duration.
Mrs. Lawless was a native and lifelong resident of that community having been born at Porter, Oct. 19, 1871, and having reached the age of 62 years, eight months and eight days. She was a daughter of David and Eliza Poindexter Summers.
On Sept. 7, 1897, she and Mr. Lawless were united in marriage by Rev. B. F. Dudding.
Two sons of this union survive; Donovan Lawless, Philadelphia, and Herbert, Cleveland. She is also survived by two brothers and one sister; Hal Summers and Mrs. Minnie McMillen, Jackson; Edward Summers, Columbus.
Mrs. Lawless was a member of the Porter M. E. Church and was highly esteemed.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o’clock Saturday, with Rev. R. R. Denney in charge. Burial in Vinton Memorial Cemetery by Undertaker J. L. Coleman.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, June 28, 1934
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Lawless, Margaret
Lawless, John
DIED
Lawless- Near Porter, July 1oth, 1882, John, son of Meriman and Nettie Lawless, aged 17 years and 10 months. Johnny was a member of the M. E. Church for several years and was truly a Christian boy, loved by all. Although afflicted for many years, he murmured not, and in his last illness (consumption) his Christian resignation was conspicuous, always expressing a willingness to go at the Master's call. He has gone to his reward. C.
Gallipolis Journal
August 24, 1882
Page 3, Column 6
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Lawless, Samuel J.
Samuel J. Lawless, son of Merriman and Janette Lawless, was born near Porter, O., August 8th, 1862. He was married to Miss Maggie Kelley, near Porter, O., by Rev. Hiram Howe, April 29th, 1884. He died of consumption at his residence in Porter, Ohio, on the 11th of November, 1894, at the age of 32 yrs., 8 mo., and 3 days, and leaves to mourn their great loss, a beloved and loving wife, sister and brother; also, many sorrowing relatives and a large circle of friends.
He was a consistent member of the M.E. Church for about nine years before his death, and was all his life a faithful attendant at church and Sunday school as long as health permitted. He died, as he had lived, trusting in the merits of Jesus Christ. The evening before his death his wife read to him from the New Testament Scripture. He then committed her to the care of his Heavenly Father, his soul to Jesus and in the enjoyment of the peace, consolation and hopes of the Gospel of Jesus, he gently and sweetly passed from the labors and duties of earth to the rest and and joys of Heaven. He was a loving and faithful husband, a good citizen, and an honest man, and we join in weeping with those who weep and mourning with those who mourn.
His funeral services were conducted by the writer, and attended by a large crowd of people at Porter M.E. Church, Nov. 13th. The sermon was from the test: I shall be satisfied when I awake with Thy likeness. J.W. Smith
[Note: Samuel is buried in Fairview-Long Cemetery in Springfield Township.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
December 15, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Lawless, William
DIED - At his home near Porter, O., October 3d, 1894, Mr. Wm Lawless, in the 83d year of his age. He was born near where his death occurred, April 5th, 1812. A companion and eight children survive him. He had been afflicted for about eight years, not able to attend to any business. He was a good neighbor, highly respected by all who knew him. He is gone but not forgotten.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. R. Denney. Text: Job 16 and 22. Burial at Long’s Cemetery by Glassburn.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, October 13, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Lawless, William Albertus (Burt)
Bert Lawless, Spanish War Veteran, Passes
William Albertus (Bert) Lawless, who had been in failing health the past two years, died this morning at 4:45 at his home on Mill Creek street. Death was ascribed to chronic myocarditis.
Mr. Lawless was born in Porter sixty three years ago, the son of George and Caroline Humphrey Lawless and lived his entire life in this county.
In 1901 Mr. Lawless married May Thomas, who with two daughters survive him. The daughters both of whom are married are Mrs. Downie Frazier, Eagle, W.Va., and Mrs. Thomas Forsythe, of Fountain Park, Union county. He also leaves a sister Mrs. Frances Gore, of Columbus, and six grandchildren.
Mr. Lawless saw service in Porto [sic] Rico during the Spanish-American war and will be buried with a military escort.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Elias Wetherholt's funeral home at First avenue and Cedar street. Burial will be in Gravel Hill cemetary.
Gallipolis Tribune
October 30, 1933
Transcribed by J. Farley Top of Page
Lawrence, Ferd
Mr. Lawrence Died Sunday At Holzer
Ferd Lawrence, 72, a retired attendant of the Gallipolis State Institute, died at 4 a.m. Sunday in Holzer Hospital. He had been in failing health since 1946, and suffered a series of strokes. He had been in the hospital for a day.
Mr. Lawrence resided at 150 Garfield Ave., and had been retired from the institute since 1959 after working there 33 years.
He was born in Lincoln county, W. Va., on Dec. 14, 1889, the son of the late Michael and Eveline Webb Lawrence, one of 12 children. Three brothers and three sisters who survive are Leonard of Barboursville, W. Va., Everett of Stewart, Fla., Ashford of Alkol, W. Va., Mrs. Delbert (Kathleen) Hoffman of Hamlin, W. Va. , Miss Lula Lawrence of Stewart, Fla., and Mrs. Tom (Nettie) Adams of Kanauga.
His marriage to the former Mae Mink, took place at Rio Grande on March 30, 1918, and she survives. A daughter, Jean Lawrence, died at the age of 20 in 1946.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. C. J. Lemley will officiate and burial will be in Pine Street cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 26. 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Lawrence, Jean
A MEMOIR
JEAN LAWRENCE
A bright and winsome girl loved by young and old alike has been chosen by Providence to leave this world of sin, pain and sorrow, to grace the beautiful gardens of Paradise. She loved life and reached out for happiness as a flower reaches for the sun and dew.
She shared her love with others, her parents, relatives and neighbors, as well as with her young friends and all feel a deep sense of personal grief, at her passing. She was adored by her parents who devoted their lives to her. Nothing was left undone by them to ease her suffering, she had skilled surgical, medical and nursing care. It is a great source of comfort to those to know they gave "only the best" to Jean.
She was a gallant girl, even when she knew her days were numbered she would dress up and go out with her friends and would bear her distress bravely and silently, wishing to avoid causing any worry to anyone. She appreciated everything beautiful, music, flowers, pretty clothes. "Nothing we love is ever lost" so while we cannot see Jean with the natural eye she will always live in our hearts and memories. The following poem describes Jean's life very aptly.
| Her kind words brought (missing word) to the heart And played in life a potent part She drove away despair and gloom And for true happiness made room. Written by Mrs. Virgil Thaxton |
[Note: from death certificate ...Iona Jean Lawrence born Sept. 12, 1924; died April 1, 1946; burial Pine Street]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Lawson, Clara
East Gallipolis Resident Dies At State Hospital
Mrs. Clara Lawson, who was removed a few weeks ago to the Athens State hospital, died there about noon Monday. The remains will be returned to her home in East Gallipolis by A. E. Tope Monday evening. Further particulars and funeral notice will be given later.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 6, 1930
Lawson Funeral Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Lawson, who died Monday, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at her late home in East Gallipolis, Rev. Smith officiating. Burial in Pine Street Cemetery in charge of A. E. tope. Mrs. Lawson is survived by her husband and twelve children, Alvin, Clarence, Gertrude, Herman, Kenneth, Lois, Ruth, James, Raymond, Lena Mae, Albert, Jr., and Charles.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, January 7, 1930
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Layne, Emma
Layne
Mrs. Emma Layne, wife of Garrett A. Layne, died Thursday morning after a lingering illness of lung trouble, leaving a husband and two children, Gerald and Helen, a father, Mr. I. J. Walters, and one sister, Mrs. Cora Woods. She had been in poor health for many months and Mr. Layne did all that human could do, taking her south several times to a more mild climate, but the grim destroyer would not be denied. The funeral will occur probably Sunday afternoon, and the burial will be at Mound Hill by Weatherholt and will be private.
[Note: From Stone, B - 10-20-1878 D - 1-5-1905]
Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan. 6, 1905
Vol. XXXVIII, NO. 11
Transcribed by Charles Wright
Layne, Hazel Marie
In Loving Memory
Hazel Marie Layne, daughter of J. M. and Mary H. Layne, was born Aug. 19, 1909. Departed this life Feb. 21, 1927, aged 17 years, 6 months and 2 days.
She leaves a father and two brothers, Paul Raymond and Kenneth Layne. Several uncles and aunts, Elmer Forshey, Illinois, Thomas Forshey, Chillicothe, Ohio, Albert Forshey, Indiana, Laura Brumfield, Crown City, Ohio, Stella Mannon, Indiana, Addie Brandum, Huntington, W. Va., Mae Williams, deceased, Burt Layne, Proctorville, Ohio, Mrs. Almira Rose, Bladen, Ohio, Ella Phillips, Bladen, Ohio, Effie Warren, Gallipolis, Ohio.
Her grandmother, Adaline Forshey, still survives her, also her grandfather, Lewis Layne, who is 83 years of age. Her mother died when she was three years old.
The cause of death was epilepsy with which she was afflicted all her life, caused by having cerebro spinal meningitis.
She could not talk, but when at her best, seemed to enjoy herself and was a very patient child for one in her condition.
Her sufferings are over and our loss is her eternal gain. Let us rest assured with the blessed thought that she has clasped her mother's hand beyond this shadow land where all is bright and fair, to dwell forever more in that city not made with hands.
[Buried in Big Four in Oh Twp.]
Gallipolis Paper
1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Layne, James M.
James M. Layne dies at Cheshire
Rites Set For 2 Tuesday at Big Four Church
James M. Layne, 76, died at 4:10 Sunday morning at his home half a mile above Cheshire. His death was the result of a stroke suffered on January 15 and he had been bedfast since that date.
For 20 years he had lived in Ohio Twp. On Crown City Route 1 up till 10 days after being stricken he moved to the farm he and his son, Raymond, had bought of J. G. Johnson last year.
Mr. Layne was born May 29, 1869, and, hence, lacked but a month of attaining his 76th birthday. Besides Raymond, two sons, Essa of Cheshire and Kenneth of Crown City, survive; and there are three sisters, Mrs. Jesse Ross and Mrs. W. W. Phillips of Bladen, and Mrs. John Gladman of Northup.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock (fast time) Tuesday at Big Four Church, in charge of Rev. Earl Cremeens, with burial by C. R. Halley.
[Note: 1945 from tombstone]
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Layne, Mary Jane
Mrs. Z. M. Layne Dead
Mrs. Mary Jane Layne, 84, wife of Mrs. Z. M. Layne, died at the family home at Bladen Friday morning, March 31, 1933. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev. Lee Wallace, burial in the King Cemetery.
Surviving children are Gildrow, Charles, James and Sherman Layne, Mrs. C. B. Neal, Mrs. Malcolm Angel, Mrs. Roy Boster, Mrs. Earl Cox and Mrs. Walter Lynch. Another daughter, Mrs. Laura Green, died some time ago. Mrs. Layne leaves 47 grandchildren and 19 great-greatchildren.
Gallipolis Paper
March 31, 1933
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Leach, Joseph William
Joseph Leach
CHESHIRE- Joseph William Leach, 82, Cheshire, died Friday, March 19, 1993, at Overbrook Center in Middleport following an extended illness.
He was born in West Virginia on July 1, 1910, son of the late Leonard and Elizabeth Clair Leach. He was a coal miner and a shovel operator.
Mr. Leach is survived by his wife, Margaret Smith Leach, Cheshire; a daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and Julius McGhee, Mebane, N.C. a son, Arthur Ray Leach, Columbus; four sons and daughters-in-law Donald and Dorothy Leach, Cheshire, Ronald and Margaret Leach, Lake Toxawny, N.C., Joseph and Barbara Leach, Gallipolis, Charles and Kathi Leach, Addison; 17 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul Leach, New Lexington; two half-sisters, Bertha Stricker and Anna McCune, both of Quick, W.Va.; two half-brothers, Carl Leach, Minnesota, and Russell Leach, Holiday, Fla.
Besides his parents, Mr. Leach was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Camp.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Fisher Funeral home in Middleport with Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Sunday Times-Sentinel
Gallipolis, Ohio
March 21, 1933
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Leaper, Harry
Donnally, Price
Soldier Heroes Brought Home
The bodies of Price Donnally of Crown City and Harry Leaper of Thivenir arrived here Sunday having been returned from France where both died of disease. The bodies were accompanied by Sergeant York who had just recently returned from France, after almost four years of service overseas.
Mr Leaper would have been 27 years of age last November. He died of flu in a hospital in France Oct. 8, 1918. He was married, his wife being formerly Miss Jessie Rose and also leaves two young daughters, Mildred and Hilda. The funeral took place Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Leaper, Rev. Edgar Ewing officiating. He was buried with military honors at Mound Hill Cemetery under the auspices of the American Mechanics lodge of which he was a member.
Charles Donnally, father of Price Donally, arrived here from Crown City Sunday evening and took charge of his son's body which was taken to Crown City Monday.
Mr. Donnally died of disease in France after seeing active service on the battlefield where he was severely wounded. He was unmarried.
The funeral and burial took place at Mercerville Tuesday.
[Note: Donnally stone, Mercerville Cemetery, Guyan Twp.: 1894-14 Oct 1918. Leaper stone, Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis: 1893-1918]
Gallipolis newspaper
October 1918
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Lear, Sophia
Mrs. Sophia Lear Died 3:30 Friday At Son’s Home
Funeral Is Set For 4 [o’clock] Sunday At Entsminger’s Chapel
Mrs. Sophia C. Lear, long in failing health, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the home of her son, George H. Lear, 442 First Ave. Her decline was all the more rapid as a result of her falling and breaking a hip last April 12. She was in her 75th year.
Decedent was the widow of Frederick H. Lear, who died at the same address last August 31.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Entsminger’s Chapel, with Rev. Luther M. Mohrhoff, Lutheran minister of Pomeroy in charge. The same minister officiated at Mr. Lear’s funeral; and Mr. and Mrs. Lear were members of the Lutheran Church from childhood on. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery by Entsminger.
One of 12 Children
Mrs. Lear was one of 12 children born to George and Rachel Grube Miller of Walnut Twp. Her birthdate was April 25, 1871.
On June 12, 1890, she and Mr. Lear were married. They continued to live in Walnut Twp. until on account of failing health, they sold their farm and came to Gallipolis to be near their children, George H. Lear and Mrs. Millie C. Folden.
Surviving Mrs. Lear, besides the children named and four grandchildren are these three brothers and a sister: John Miller, Monticello, Minn.; Fred Miller, Paonia, Colorado; August P. Miller, Patriot and Mrs. Millie Miller, widow of Arthur P. Miller, Gallipolis.
On June 9, 1940 the golden wedding anniversary of the Lears was happily celebrated by a family gathering. A record for the occasion was prepared and read, from which the following lines were excerpted:
| “One half century ago on Thursday, June 12, 1890, Fred H. Lear and Sophia C. Miller were united in marriage by Rev. Miller. Witnesses were Gus Grube and Millie C. Miller.” “After the wedding ceremony they went to the Miller home where the bride, groom, and about 100 relatives and friends partook of a delicious pig roasted in a bake oven.” “The next day the groom came to take the bride to her new home - not in a Cadillac, but in a comfortable conveyance called a Jolt Wagon, drawn by two horses.” “It was in this manner that the Lear family started on its half-century of travel which today they have completed.” |
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, July 14, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Lee, Charles B.
Charles B. Lee
At the same place [presumably Kygerville from obit preceding] the funeral services of Charles B. Lee took place March 7, who died near Gauley, March 3. He was only about 20 years old. So the flowers fade away.
Gallipolis Journal
Mar. 20, 1862
Contributed by Henny Evans
Lee, Essie
KANAUGA - Essie Lee, 85, of 224 Lee Road, Kanauga, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at her residence. Born March 30, 1915 in Kanauga, daughter of the late Jess Russell and Ella Montgomery Russell. She was a homemaker, and ministered the Gospel for 43 years on the “Gospel Call Program” on WJEH. She attended several area churches.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis “Pappy” Lee in October, 1987; a sister, Florence Allen; and three brothers, Ray, Roy and Dick Russell.
Surviving are a son Larry E. (Nancy) Lee of Kanauga; a daughter, Sandy Kay (Gilbert) Milliron of Gallipolis, Ohio; three grandsons, Curtis Lee and Rob Lee of Gallipolis, and Ed Burris of Ashland, Kentucky; two granddaughters, Lisa Tarvin of Winnetka, Illinois, and Lori Beth Milliron of Gallipolis; three great-grandsons, Allistair and Colby Lee and Christopher Burris; two great-granddaughters, Darien Lee and India Burris; and a sister Dessie (Fred) Holcomb of Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Services will be 1: p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000 in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, Gallipolis, with the Rev. Theron Durham officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, June 30, 2000 from 6-9 p.m.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, June 28, 2000
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Lee, George
WHIRLED To Eternity by Swift Revolving Shaft
Treasure Stove Works Employee Meets Horrible Death
George Lee, an employee of the Treasure Stove Works, got caught in some shafting Wednesday morning, and before the machinery could be stopped, was so badly injured that he died a few hours afterward. The unfortunate man was engaged in the cleaning department and had ascended a ladder to arrange the belting on the pulley, when in some manner, he got caught in the shafting, and was whirled around and around, his feet and legs striking the wall. His cries were heard by Engineer John Robinson, who immediately stopped the engine. He fell to the floor and was carried unconscious to Carter’s Hotel, and Drs. Parker and Eakins summoned.
An examination revealed that both legs were broken and one badly crushed, inflicting internal injuries. All was done that could be done, but he died at 2:30 o’clock.
Mr. Lee was a hard working honorable man and had many friends. He was a member of the American Mechanics and besides a wife leaves three children, John Lee, Mrs. George Broyles, and Luella at home.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 7, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron [Great-Granddaughter]
Lee, George
Death of Mr. Lee
Mr. George Lee, of Gallia R.F.D. 1, died at his home last Thursday, Nov. 26, from a stroke of paralysis which occurred on Nov. 1. He was 74 years old and leaves four children, his wife having preceded him. The funeral and burial was at Emory Saturday.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, December 4, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Lee, John
John Lee, 70, Dies Thursday
John Wilson Lee, 70, died at his home in Kanauga Thursday evening at 7:15 p.m., after a year’s illness which had compelled him to retire from his duties at the Marietta Mfg. Co. Plant in July, 1953. He suffered from a heart condition.
Mr. Lee was born at Scottown on March 8, 1884, the son of George and Ellen Hedge Lee, and was one of four children, two sons and two daughters. One sister survives, Mrs. Ada Broyles, of Dayton. He attended school at Crown City in his youth and then came to Gallipolis where he worked in one of the furniture factories. Later he learned the trade of boilermaker and was engaged in that type of work for a period of over 30 years at the Marietta plant until his retirement.
He will be remembered by many as a fine ball player in his younger days and he managed many teams that played in the area. His sons followed him in the love of that sport and have been members of several local teams.
On Oct. 7, 1910, he was married to Emma Cox in Gallipolis by Rev. John Cartmill. To this union were born seven children, of whom four sons survive. Two daughters, Lillian and Dorothy, died in infancy, and one son, Luther, died in 1950. The sons who survive are Lewis, Lawrence and Lester of Kanauga and John Jr., of Gallipolis.
Mr. Lee was a member of the Modern Woodmen and was converted at the Fair Haven Church in Kanauga.
Funeral services for the deceased will be held Sunday at 2: p.m. at the Fair Haven Methodist Church in Kanauga. Rev. James Erwin will officiate. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery by the Miller’s Home for Funerals.
Friends may call at the late home in Kanauga after 7 p.m., Friday evening. Pallbearers will be fellow workers at the Marietta plant. Minner Martin, Charles Fowler, John McDermitt, Virgil Love, Normal Lucas and Albert Allen.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, August 13, 1954
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron Top of Page
Lee, John Wilson Jr.
John W. Lee, Jr., 74, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, died at the home of his son, Thursday afternoon, May 9, 1996, following a long illness.
He was a retired postmaster of the United States Postal Service, and had last served the post office in Addison, Ohio.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II with the 33rd Bomb Disposal Unit. He had also been employed by the West Virginia National Guard for a number of years as a chief warrant officer, and was the supply officer for the state.
He was a life member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 731, Point Pleasant, and all of the degrees, including the highest honor, being the Pilgrim Degree. He was the most versatile baseball player to come out of Gallia County, where he excelled in the sport.
Born January 4, 1922 in Gallipolis, he was a son of the late John W. Lee, Sr., and the late Emma J. Cox Lee. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers; and a dear friend, Phyllis Martin.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Candy Lee of Crown City; a daughter, Debbie Frost of Jamestown, Ohio; two grandchildren, Morgan Lee of Crown City, Ohio, and John Lee of Jamestown, Ohio; and dear friends, Kenneth Martin and family of St. Charles, Missouri, and Eris Lambert of Point Pleasant.
Graveside services will be held at 11: a.m. Saturday, May 11, 1996, at the Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis with the Rev. Louis A. Hussell officiating. Burial will follow. Visiting hours will be held at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, on Friday, May 10, 1996, from 7: p.m. until 9: p.m.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, May 10, 1996
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Lee, Julia
ADDISON - Julia Lee, 76, Addison, died Thursday, March 21, 1996 in Holzer Medical Center. Born Sept. 23, 1919 in Gallia County, daughter of the late Sam and Ermie Folden Baker, she was a retired florist.
She was a member of the Addison United Methodist Church, and the Women of the Moose.
Surviving are her second husband, John Lee, of Point Pleasant, W. Va.; and two brothers, Allen Baker of Gallipolis and Charles Baker of New Boston.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Sam Theiss; a sister, Esther Gordon; and three brothers, Ted Baker, Raymond Baker and Bob Baker.
Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, Gallipolis, with Rev. O. G. Davis and Rev. Richard Vinson officiating. Burial will be in the Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
March 24, 1996
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Lee, Larry E. "Flea"
GALLIPOLIS--Larry E. "Flea" Lee, 63 of Gallipolis, died Tuesday afternoon at Holzer Medical Center. Born June 15, 1937, in Kanauga, son ot the late Lewis Edwin "Pappy" Lee and the late Essie Russell Lee, he was the assistant vice president of Cash Services and security at The Ohio Valley Bank, where he worked for over 46 years, and a United Staes Army veteran, where he served in the military police.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Burris Lee; three sons, Curtis(Amanda) Lee of Gallipolis, Ed Burris, of Ashland, Ky and Robert Lee of Gallipolis; five grandchildren; and one sister Sandy K. (Gilbert) Milliron of Gallipolis.
Funeral Services will be conducted 1p.m. Saturday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, W.Va. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 3-9 p.m. Military flag presentation will be conducted at the cemetery by VFW 4464 and American Legion 27.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Ohio Valley Bank Employee Community Fund, 420 Third Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 or to the American Cancer society.
Following the interment the family will receive friends at the Nazarene Church Fellowship Hall at 2500 Mt. Vernon Ave., Point Pleasant.
Thursday Oct 19, 2000
Lee, Lawrence
KANAUGA - Lawrence Lee, 69, formerly of Gallia County (Kanauga community), died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1992, at Holzer Medical Center.
He was born June 25, 1923 in Gallia County, son of the late John W. Lee, Sr., and Emma Cox Lee. Survivors include one son, Steve Lee of Charleston, W.Va.; one granddaughter, Katie Lee, of Milton, W.Va.; two brothers John W. Lee, Jr., of Point Pleasant, and Lester Lee of Kanauga.
Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.
Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
Sunday, November 8, 1992
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Lee, Lester G.
Sunday Times Sentinel
Jan. 24, 1993
Transcribed by Marian Schoonover
Lee, Lewis E.
Lewis Edwin (Pappy) Lee, 74, of 550 Burnett Road, died Wednesday at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born Feb. 2, 1913 at Gallipolis, he was the son of Emma Jane Cox Lee Spencer, who survives and the late John Wilson Lee.
Also surviving are his wife, Essie Russell Lee, whom he married July 13, 1935 at Eureka; one son, Larry E. Lee of Kanauga; a daughter, Sandy Kay Milliron of Gallipolis; five grandchildren; three brothers, John Lee of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., Lester Lee of Kanauga and Lawrence Lee of Columbus. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
He worked on the river for the Marietta Company for many years and was owner of Gallipolis Welding. He was a welding supervisor in area welding schools.
He played and sang for over 30 years on the Gospel Call Program at WJEH, and he attended several area churches.
Services will be conducted 2: p.m. Saturday, at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Rev. Cecil Wise, Rev. O’Dell Manley officiating. Burial follows in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 3: to 5: p.m. and 7: to 9: p.m. on Friday.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Haner, Dan Bonecutter, Bill Gray, Roger Snyder, Claude Burnett and Clyde Burnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Adrian Haner, Frank Clark, Harold Gilmore, Paul Chevalier and William Wisemandle.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, October 8, 1987
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Lee, Lulu Leaper
Death of Mrs. Lee
Mrs. Lulu Leaper Lee, wife of John Lee, living at the corner of
Fourth and Court street, died Tuesday after a long illness with tuberculosis. She was the
daughter of Thomas and Evaline Leaper of this city and was 21 years of age. Besides a husband she leaves a 20 months old daughter. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a young lady with many friends. Funeral services were conducted at Macedonia Church in Harrison township Thursday morning, interment Thursday morning, interment at the same place by Undertaker Wetherholt.
[Note: death certificate said born 31 Mar 1889-died 14 Dec 1909.]
Gallipolis Bulletin
December 17, 1909
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Lee, Luther D.
Luther D. Lee, Baseball Player, Riverman, Dies
Seriously Ill Four Months, Father of Three Dies Tuesday
Luther Dennis Lee, 34 year old Kanauga resident, who was widely known in and about Gallia County as a riverman and sportsman, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kanauga home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson Lee.
Mr. Lee had not been feeling well for about a year, but he had been seriously ill for the past four months. He was forced to leave his work on the river last December. Thereafter he was a patient at Holzer Hospital here at different times in January and February.
For most of the time since his graduation from Gallia Academy High School, he had been employed on river boats, mostly the ones operated by the Campbell Transportation Line. He worked on the boats Ernest T. Wier, John G. Britton and Frank Rand, among others.
A member of a baseball playing family in which his father and three brothers were all known for their interest in the game, Luther Lee was at one time an outfielder of the local team entered in the Ohio Valley Association. He was a member of the baseball squad prior to his graduation from the local high school in 1933. He was also known as a lover of hunting.
Mr. Lee leaves, in addition to his parents, his wife, formerly Marie Comstock of Point Pleasant; three children, Linda, 10, Barbara 9, and Michael, 8; and three brothers, Lewis and Lawrence Lee of Kanauga and John Lee of Gallipolis. Two sisters died in infancy.
Funeral services will be held from the Fairhaven Methodist Church Friday at 2: p.m. with the Rev. J. P. Keefer of Point Pleasant in charge, assisted by the Rev. Andrew Perry, pastor of the church. Burial will be made in Pine Street Cemetery here under the direction of L. Claude Miller. Friends may call at the Kanauga home of decedent’s parents.
Pallbearers were John Vickers, Larry Wamsley, William Reynolds, John Raike, Sr., Roy Russell and Robert Vance.
[Note: Lester G. Lee was also a brother of Luther D. Lee]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, March 29, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Lee, Mildred
Mildred Lee, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph King, died Sunday morning after an illness for the past few weeks with kidney trouble. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. J. O. Newton at the Baptist church Tuesday morning with interment at Pine Street cemetery.
[Note: Jan 19, 1915 - Aug 27 1916 from death certificate. Burial in Mound Hill,]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug 28, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lee, Rachel
We are called to mourn the loss of our mother, an irrepairable loss to us. The Lord has taken her to himself. She was born in Scioto county, Ohio, April 20, 1829, and removed to Gallia county, Ohio, in 1833, with her parents, and was there reared up among its citizens. In 1849 she was married to Wm. Lee, and in 1850 she united with the Second Kyger Free Baptist Church, and has lived a pious, loving and devoted mother. In 1867 the hand of affliction was laid upon her, and for twelve years she has been confined to her room. She has borne her affliction with great Christian patience until now, September 18th, when God called her from labor and patience to reward. She leaves a husband, one son and two daughters, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss, and goes to rejoin the part of her family over the river of Jordan.
Gallipolis Journal
September 30. 1885
Transcribed by Nancy S. Edwards
Lee, Thomas H. (Bus)
Thomas H. (Bus) Lee
Funeral services for Thomas Howard (Bus) Lee, 55, of 731 Third Ave., Gallipolis will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home by the Rev. Albert McGee with burial in Pine Street Cemetery.
Mr. Lee who was employed in the shop at G & J Auto in Gallipolis for 25 years was a chauffeur in the summer time for Mrs. O.O. McIntyre. Lee's body was recovered from the Ohio River Thursday morning. He lost his life when the bridge collasped last Friday.
Born in Gallipolis he was a son of the late Samuel E. and Eva Harris Lee. He was never married. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and played football on its team. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Helen Spencer, Columbus, Mrs. Susie Jackson, Fostoria, Mrs. Ora Anderson, Mrs. Edna Casey, Mrs. Mae Burton, all of Gallipolis; three brothers, Fremont of Cleveland, Christopher of Flint, Mich., Robert F. (Bill) of Gallipolis.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge of Parkersburg. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Athens Messenger
Dec. 21, 1967
Contributed by Joyce Robinson
[And from another newspaper:]
Lee Rites To Be Held On Saturday
Funeral services for Thomas Howard (Bus) Lee, 55, of 731 Third Ave., Gallipolis will be held at 2 pm, Saturday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral Home under the direction of Rev. Elbert D McGhee, Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.
Mr Lee was one of the Silver Bridge disaster victims. His body was recovered around 5:30 am today.
He was born on Feb. 7, 1912, in Gallipolis, son of Samuel D and Eva Harris Lee. He never married.
Mr Lee was a graduate of Parkersburg High School where he was a football player. He had been a shop employee of the G&J Auto Parts in Gallipolis for the past 25 years.
Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs Helen Spencer, Columbus; Mrs Susie Jackson, Fostoria; Mrs Ora Anderson, Mrs Edna Casey and Mrs Mae Burton, all of Gallipolis; Fremont Lee, Cleveland; Christopher Lee, Flint, Mich.; and Robert E (Bill) Lee, Gallipolis.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Parkersburg.
Friends may call at the funeral home between 7 and 9 pm Friday.
Rest in Peace Bus
[Note: From Daily Tribune, Gallipolis, OH, Monday, December 18, 1967: Bus Lee, missing since Friday's tragedy, was Mrs. O.O. McIntyre's personal chauffeur during the summer visits here of the famous journalist's widow.]
Daily Tribune, Gallipolis, OH
Thursday, December 21, 1967
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart Top of Page
Leeper, Jessie Annette
Mrs. Leeper, 73, Died Suddenly At Her Home
Son, Lawrence is Coming From Dallas, Texas
Mrs. Jessie Leeper, who had lived as a recluse at 426 Third Ave., for a score of years, was found dead in her bed there about 3:30 Sunday afternoon.
Her body was still warm when found by Harold Vanden, a nephew, who had made his home there for 12 years. (He will be 32 tomorrow). He had been away from the house about an hour and a half, he said.
Dr. N. Howard Foster, coroner, was called and it was his verdict that death had been caused by a coronary occlusion (blood clot) about 3: o’clock.
Decedent was the widow of Charles W. Leeper, tinner, who died about 25 years ago. She was 73 last January 29.
Jessie Annette Leeper was the daughter of Andrew Langley and her mother was a Morrison. Her whole life was spent here. As a young girl and in middle age, she was bright and comely. She was active in various organizations of the Methodist church, including the W.C.T.U., for a long time.
Her marriage to Mr. Leeper was an event of October, 1888. To this union was born a son, Lawrence Leeper, who has made his home in Dallas, Texas, for some years. He is en route to Gallipolis and telegraphed that he expected to arrive late Tuesday.
Mrs. Leeper is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Keck of Hawk and Mrs. Martin Geller of Cleveland.
The body was taken to the Elias Wetherholt mortuary. Funeral arrangements will not be completed until after the son’s arrival.
Back of the Leeper Home stands one of the city’s ancient landmarks - a large brick structure that once served the community as a market-house and later as a jail.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, Feb. 23, 1942
Leeper Funeral Tentatively Set for 2 Wednesday
Tentative arrangements have been made for the funeral of Mrs. Jessie Langley Leeper, widow of Charles W. Leeper.
Services will be conducted at the Elias Wetherholt funeral home by Rev. W. Scott Westerman at 2 o’clock Wednesday, with burial in Mound Hill cemetery.
Some change in the arrangements may result if the son, Lawrence Leeper, fails to arrive in time, or he may suggest some change on arrival. He is en route here from his home in Dallas, Texas. Presumably, he is making the trip in his car. It is known that he was not at home when the death message reached there late Sunday, but it is not believed that his absence long delayed his departure for Gallipolis.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, February 24, 1942
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Leiman, Hannah Davis
Mrs. Leiman, 83, Died Friday P.M. At Marsh Home
Mrs. Hannah Davis Leiman, aged nearly 84 and bedfast for two years, died at 3:10 Friday afternoon at 152 Fourth avenue, the home of Mrs. Orpha Marsh, who had taken care of her for some time.
Mrs. Leiman was widowed 33 years ago by the death of Fred Leiman. They had lived in Cincinnati and later she and her two children came to this county and built the beautiful home out on Rt. 141 now owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Maddy.
Mrs. Leiman was born in this county on Dec. 15, 1858, and was a daughter of Daniel L. and Elizabeth Morgan Davis. Her marriage was an event of June 17, 1886. Surviving are a son and a daughter, Howard Leiman of Dayton and Neva Gill, of near Langsville. There are two grandchildren, Daniel and Margaret Gill. The late Judge David Davis of Cincinnati was decedent's brother.
The body was removed to Tope's mortuary, but funeral arrangements will not be completed until Howard Leiman arrives from Dayton.
[Note: From death certificate date of death August 14, 1942. Death certificate is difficult to read, but believe burial is Spring Hill CE (now called Spring Grove- which does list interments for Fred and Hannah D. Leiman) in Cincinnati.]
Newspaper (prob. August 1942, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Ralph Davis file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Lemley, Chester
The Rev. Chester Lemley, of Vinton, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1996 in Holzer Medical Center. The son of the late Charles and Effie Fuller Lemley, he was a pastor in the United Methodist Conference for 48 years.
A U. S. Army veteran of World War II, he most recently pastored at the Trinity United Methodist Church at Porter.
Surviving are his wife, Ann Plybon Lemley; four children, Velmer (Pam) Lemley of Farmington Hills, Mich., Roger (Jean) Lemley of Huntington, W. Va., Linda Arrigoni of Portland, Conn., and Larry (Cheryl) Lemley of Rutland; nine grandchildren and six great-grand-children; two brothers, Ray Lemley of Proctorville, and Virgil Lemley of Columbus; and two sisters, Alma Smith of Huntington, and Irene Beaver of Columbus.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kenny Baker, the Rev. Ernie Perkins and the Rev. Jim Waugh officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at the church from 6-9 p.m. Friday.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Vinton American Legion Post 161. Arrangements are by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Lemley, Clara
Clara Lemley, 85, Gallipolis, died Monday
Born Jan. 31, 1898, at Gallipolis, she was a retired teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Gallipolis and was employed by Lazarus Co.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Pine Street Cemetery, with Rev. Elbert McGhee officiating. Arrangements are by McCoy-Wetherholt Moore Funeral Home, Gallipolis.
[Note: Died 1983]
Gallipolis paper
1983
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer
Lemly, Manila May
Mrs. Manilla May Lemley, 67, Cheshire Route 2, died early Sunday morning at her residence.
The Middleport emergency squad was summoned to the residence at 11:20 p.m. Saturday. Also in the scene was Henry Ewing, Meigs County Coroner, who ruled that the death was due to a heart ailment. Mrs. Lemley had been in ill health for several months, it was reported.
Born at Southside, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Darst. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Hazel) Cremeans, Cheshire, a son, Kenneth, Cleveland, a brother, Vernon Darst, Middleport, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Poplar Ridge Baptist church, and the Kyger chapter of the Daughters of America.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Poplar Ridge church. The Rev. Harry Cox will officiate and burial will be in the Poplar Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home until 12:30 Tuesday at which time the body will be taken to the church.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 20, 1966
Submitted by Irma Bales Top of Page
Lemley, Perry Leslie
Perry Leslie Lemley, 77, Rt. 1, Gallipolis, died at his home Saturday afternoon. He had been a patient at the Holzer Medical Center until Saturday, and had been in failing health for the past three years.
A coal miner and farmer, he was born in Cheshire Twp., June 25, 1897, to the late James Lemley and Cora Ralph Lemley.
He is survived by his wife, the former Pearl Cremeens; two sons, Lesley, Jr., of Bidwell, and Luther of Rt. 1, Gallipolis, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, three brothers, Ralph of Fostoria, Rex of Circleville and Ray of Gallipolis, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Shaver, St. Albans, W. Va., and Mrs. Allie Tribble, of Bidwell. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
He was a member of the Poplar Ridge Church.
Funeral services will be held at the church at 2 p.m. Wednesday and the Rev. C. J. Lemley will officiate. Burial will be in Poplar Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call at his late home Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday morning. The body will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour prior to services.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, August 19, 1974
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Lemley, Thelma
25-Year-old Mother of 4 Living Children Dies Here
Mrs. Thelma Lemley, aged 25, wife of Homer Lemley of Poplar Ridge, died at the Holzer Hospital at 2:30 Friday afternoon. She had been brought to the hospital on Tuesday. Yesterday she was given a blood transfusion to combat septicaemia (a poisoned condition of the blood) which was the cause of her death. She was ill four weeks.
Her death will cause poignant sorrow among those who know something of the calamities that have befallen this family in recent months. Their home and contents were destroyed by fire last fall; a little later her baby died, and then soon after her husband with the aid of sympathetic neighbors erected a new house for them and her health began to fail.
She was the daughter of Julius Tennant, was born at Jeffersonville, Ind., but had lived on Poplar Ridge 19 years.
Her marriage to Homer Lemley occurred here April 25, 1925. Four children survive this union: John Wesley, aged nine; Andrew and Anderson, seven-year-old twins, and Buddy Lawrence, aged 4.
A brother and sister also survive: Anna Waite, Paden City, W. Va., and Emanuel Tennant, address unknown.
Funeral services will be held at Poplar Ridge Baptist church, of which decedent was a member, at 2 o'clock Sunday, in charge of Rev. E. C. Venz. Burial there by J. L. Coleman.
[Note: From tombstone: born 1909 died 1935. Written on article is date Feb. 15, 1935.]
Newspaper Not Named
No Date
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Lemon, George Robert
George R. Lemon Dies At Eureka
Rites 2 Thursday
George Robert Lemon died at 10:15 Tuesday morning at his home in Eureka after an extended illness. He was aged 43 years, 4 months and 17 days.
He is survived by his widow and two children, Wyllodine, 17, and Ronnie, aged six. He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lemon (Orpha Craig) of Bladen and these brothers and sisters: Leslie, Garland, Emil and Russell Lemon of Huntington; Mrs. Lewis Angel of Newark, Mrs. Paul Notter of Columbus and Mrs. John Holcomb of Bladen.
The body will be taken to the home in Eureka this afternoon and friends may call there after 5 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, on Route 7, with the Rev. Charles Lusher in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery by F.L. Stevers.
[Note from stone: 1904-1947]
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Lemon, Orpha
Orpha Lemon, 100, former Gallia County resident, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in the Valley Care Center, South Point. Born Feb. 27, 1882, in Gallia County, daughter of the
late Robert Missouri Harbour Craig, she attended the Old Paw-Paw Church near Crown City.
She married John Lemon on feb. 9, 1901, in Gallia County, and he also preceded her in death in October 1951.
Surviving are two sons, Leslie and Garland, both of Huntington, W.Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Notter and Mrs. Goldie Pect, both of Columbus, and Mrs. Jessie Angel
of Waverly, Fla.; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Five sons, a daughter, a brother and sister also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Webb Swain and the Rev. Michael Kidd officiating, Burial will be in
Bethel Cemetery, near Mercerville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.
Gallipolis Tribune
June 1982
Transcribed by J. Farley
Leonard, Flora Dulaney
Mrs. Leonard, Native, Dies
Mrs. Flora Dulaney Leonard, 74, ill for many months died at 12:30 a.m. today at the home of Mrs. Freda Helmic, 136 Fourth Ave., where she had been cared for the past seven months. She was a native of this county and had spent most of her life here.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1885 at Addison to James F. and Lida Marshall Dulaney. Her marriage to Wellington H. Leonard took place on April 21, 1902 and he preceded her in death many years ago as did two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Martin and Mrs. Artie Oiler. She is survived by one grandson, Stanley Joe Martin, United States Navy and Rev. Everette Dulaney of Gallipolis is a nephew. Other survivors are two brothers, Archie of Charleston and Harvey Dulaney of Shell Beach, Calif.
Mrs. Leonard was a member of the Addison Methodist church and the Daughters of America. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wetherholt Elliott Sanders Funeral home. Rev. E. C. Venz will officiate and burial will be in Reynolds cemetery at Addison. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening until the hour of the service.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, April 23, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Leonard, Theadocia
Mrs. Leonard
Theadocia Leonard was born April 16, 1839, died Feb. 12, 1912, aged 72 years, 9 months and 26 days. She was the daughter of Nimrod and Catherine Kincade, one of a family of 13, six having preceded her to a better land; two brothers and four sisters survive her, all absent but one.
She was married to Orland Leonard March 29, 1864, he passing away to his reward, October 14, 1897. To this union was born two children, Doris and Allie, both at home, also one step-son, Howard Leonard and his two children, Ruth and Narret.
She was a Christian woman, having united with the Campaign F. W. B. Church at the age of 16 and lived a devoted Christian life. She was a faithful wife and mother, a loving sister and daughter, always having a kind word for all her friends.
All that kind hands could do was done to keep her here, but God said her work is finished and she has gone to rest with him, who doeth all things well.
Her funeral was held at the Church on Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton. Burial by Undertaker Glassburn.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday, February 22, 1912
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Leslie, Donald
Death of Child
Donald, one year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Leslie of Centrepoint, died on Monday night of last week. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Brewer Wednesday morning at the Gallia Baptist Church, interment following by Undertaker Kinneson of Gallia.
[Note: Death Certificate: Born Aug. 2, 1914; died March 29, 1915...son of Thomas Leslie and Margaret Lambert]
Gallipolis Bulletin
April 18, 1915
No. 14, Page 4
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Leslie, Frank
Funeral services were held Wednesday last at the M. E. Church over the remains of Frank LESLIE, aged 24 years, Rev. T. E. Peden officiating; B F. Biggs had charge of the corpse, which was interred in the Roush cemetery; Frank leaves a wife, child and many friends to mourn their loss.
Gallipolis Journal on Wednesday
September 08, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann
Lewis, A. C. [Alfonso]
Mr. A. C. Lewis, son of Joshua and Anna Lewis of Gallia County, was born on July 13, 1858 and died on June 30, 1922; age 63 years, 11 months and 17 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ruth Lanthorn on June 24, 1885. To this union eleven children were born, one of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are Chester, Ida, Ola, Tina, Grover, Arthur, Luther, William, Anna and Julia Lewis, all of whom reside in Columbus.
Besides his wife and the above named children who deeply mourn their loss, he leaves a brother and three sisters, Rev. Samuel Lewis, Mrs. Virginia Boster, Mrs. Lavania Boster and Mrs. Melissa Harrington and a host of friends in Gallia County, where he spent the early part of his life. He united with the Macedonia Christian Church and was converted and baptized 43 years ago and lived a consistent Christian life to the end. A few hours previous to his death he told those at his bedside that he was going to rest. Mr. Lewis was always a loving husband and a devoted father. He had been a resident of Columbus for 17 years.
[Note: Death Certificate..Alfonso Cerado Lewis. Mother, Anna Wetherholt. Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus.]
Gallia Times
July 16, 1922
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lewis, Alexander
At the U.S. Marine Hospital Friday, April 20th, ’94, at 7:30 a.m., Alexander Lewis, a resident of this place and fireman on the Bonanza, aged about 27 years. He was a colored man and an Odd Fellow and will be buried by them, tomorrow. He had been terribly afflicted with rheumatism that went to his bowels causing death. He is said to have been a first rate man.
April 25, 1894
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Lewis, Daniel
Daniel Lewis Dies of Heart Attack
A heart attack caused by chasing stray cattle caused the death, Friday night of Daniel D. Lewis, age 76, at his home in Gallia. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Gallia Church by Rev. C.W. Frye, interment following in Lincoln Ridge Cemetery.
Lewis was a native of Peniel in Greenfield Township. His wife, the former Osa Kerr, survives him as does a daughter, Mary; brothers, Thomas H and David Lewis, both of Peniel and two sisters in Jackson County.
A former hotel keeper at Gallia and mail carrier between that place and Oak Hill for many years, Lewis was widely known.
[Note: Born August 21, 1861; died Feb. 11, 1938. Burial Houck Cemetery in Harrison Township]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February, 1938
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lewis, Eileen
Death of Mrs. Lewis
Mrs. Eileen Lewis, colored, living on Olive street between Second and Third Avenues, died at noon Wednesday, February 7, from a complication of troubles which had made her an invalid for two or three years.
She was a widow of Charles Lewis and leaves three children, Miss Melvina Thomas and Sarah and Charley Holmes. She was a sister of Mr. Henry Woods and Mrs. Tom Howell, and Mrs. Mary Willis, of Parkersburg, and Mrs. Viola Cardwell of Columbus.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church. Burial was by Hayward & Son at Pine Street Cemetery.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday, February 15, 1912
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Lewis, Gertie
Mrs. Lewis Dies At Waugh Home
Rites 2 Sunday at Bethel Church In Ohio Twp.
Mrs. Gertie (Lewis) Lewis, 72, died at 7:20 last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Waugh, on Swan Creek back of Bladen. She was the widow of Hamilton Lewis.
Mrs. Lewis never recovered from severe burns she received on one of the coldest mornings of the winter. Standing before an open fire, her clothing, including a heavy coat, was ignited. She was rushed to the Holzer Hospital and was a patient there for a few weeks.
Decedent is survived by two daughters, besides Mrs. Waugh, and they are Mrs. Pearl Day, Bladen R., and Mrs. Vigil Lemons, Gallipolis R. 1. There are two brothers, Robert Lewis, Eureka, and Winifred Lewis, Gallipolis; a sister, Mrs. Sonora Dailey, Thurman; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Sunday at Bethel, with Rev. Oma Williams in charge. Burial there by C. R. Halley.
[Note: 1872 - 1945 dates from tombstone]
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Lewis, Hamilton Lyon
IN MEMORIAM
Hamilton Lyon Lewis was born Dec. 16, 1868. Departed this life Jan. 18, 1943, age 74 years, 1 month 2 days. He was the son of Jessie and Rachel Dickey Lewis. He was the last member of his family. Two brothers and one sister have preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Gertie Lewis Sept. 12, 1896. He leaves his wife, Gertie, three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Day, Mrs. Stanley Waugh, Mrs. Virgil Lemon; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild all of Laden; two grandsons in service for their country, also friends and neighbors to mourn his passing.
Ham, as he was called, was friendly and jolly and a kind husband and father.
His illness was over a year duration. He was able to be up around his home, but was not able to do any work, up to six weeks ago, and has been bedfast since that time. His passing was a shock to the community. He told a neighbor Monday he was going in one of those spells.
He was a member of Liberty Chapel Christian Church.
[Note: stone..Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Township]
Gallipolis Paper
No paper
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Lewis, Henrietta, Mrs
Mrs. Jesse Lewis Dies
Mrs. Henrietta Lewis, 87, widow of Jesse Lewis, died Friday at her home in East Gallipolis. By a previous marriage to John Smeltzer, who died in 1919, she became the mother of several children, one of whom is Mrs. Clara Bugg of this city. Funeral services were Sunday at Mt. Zion in Ohio township by Rev. Earl Cremeens, burial in the cemetery there.
[Note: Dates from tombstne 1854-1936 - Buried as Henrietta C. Smeltzer 23 Oct 1848 - 1 May 1936]
Gallipolis paper
1936
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lewis, Jesse
Jesse Lewis Is Shot, Killed By Columbus Cops
Body brought to His Home Here - Funeral Set for Saturday Afternoon
Burial at Pine St. Cemetery
Jesse Lewis, negro, native of Gallipolis, was shot early Thursday morning by Columbus Police when, they said, he failed to heed to their command to stop.
Corporal C. E. Tilton and Patrolman Charles Wedemyre fired five shots at Lewis after he tried to escape, despite their warnings to him to return and submit to arrest, they said. Two bullets hit him in the heart.
In the grocery basket carried by the negro were found 19 bars of soap, 25 pounds of sugar, 13 tins of smoking tobacco and six quarter-pounds of butter. Four half-pints of liquor were found in his clothing they said.
Lewis was in the 30s and a son of the late Jesse Lewis, who is remembered as a quaint and interesting character. The mother and widow of the two Jesses lives on upper Fourth avenue.
Undertaker A. E. Tope went to Columbus and brought the body here last night. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Grant at Paint Creek Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Saturday. Burial in Pine Street cemetery.
Three sisters and two brothers, besides the mother, survive; Lena Lewis, Columbus; Robert, Washington D.C., Bessie Gibbons, Mary and Don Lewis, all of Gallipolis.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, April 22, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Lewis, John Egbert
Lost Brother by Death
John Egbert Lewis,62, born and reared in this county, died Saturday at his home, 358 Welch Avenue, Columbus. He will be remembered as a stone mason. He and his family moved to Columbus 15 or 20 years ago and he had been employed there as a mechanic for the Columbus Packing Company.
He is survived by his wife, who was Rosa Lewis, before their marriage and five sons and one daughter, Arthur Lewis, Jackson; Leslie, William, John, Thomas and Mrs. George M. Claffey, all of Columbus. W. A. Lewis, Rio Grande, was a brother and Mrs. J.A. Barton, Jackson was a sister of the decendent.
Funeral services were Monday at United Brethren Church, Markison and Washington Avenue with burial at Obetz, south of [missing rest].
[Death Certificate shows John E. Lewis born May 15 1869 in Gallia County and dying Feb. 27, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio; age 62 years 9 months and 12 days...Father: Janshay Lewis, Mother: Rachel Scarberry]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Lewis, John Thomas
John Thomas Lewis, 73, Bidwell, a Navy Veteran of World War I, died late Thursday in Holzer Hospital where he had been a patient for 30 days.
Born July 27, 1893 at Dawson, Ga., he was the son of the late Sam and Lula Lewis. As a young man he worked on the railroad in Georgia. His last employment was at Firestone in Akron.
On Sept. 29, 1919, he was married to the former Lucy Armstrong of Gallipolis. She survives along with two sons and a daughter, John Thomas Lewis, Bidwell, William G. Lewis, Akron and Nancy Lewis, at home. There are four grandchildren. Mrs. Susie Doodley, a sister, of Columbus, also survives.
Mr. Lewis was a member of Lafayette Post 27, American Legion. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Miller’s Home for Funerals by the Rev. Elbert D. McGhee. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Sunday Times Sentinel
Sunday, April 2, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Lewis, Joshua
Death of Joshua Lewis
Joshua Lewis of Rio Grande , died Tuesday morning after several weeks illness. He fell from his barn several weeks ago and broke his leg and never recovered from the shock. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife and several children, among who are Will Lewis, Lem and another son of Jackson, and Mrs. W.P. Myers, of Raccoon township.
[Note:stone Calvary Baptist Cemetery , b. 1844 ; d. 1909
Gallipolis Bulletin
15 Oct, 1909
Transcribed by Ernie Wright
Lewis, Lueva
Mrs. Lueva Lewis Claimed Tuesday
Mrs. Lueva Lewis, 71 year old widow of the late Rev. Samuel Lewis of Bladen, died at 6 PM Tuesday in the Holzer Hospital.
Mrs. Lewis had been ill for some time but had entered the hospital only the night before her death.
She leaves four sons, William Strait of Akron, a son by a former marriage, Wilson Lewis and Joshua Lewis of Bladen, Stephen Lewis of Columbus; and four daughters, Mrs. Rena Davis and Mrs. Melissa Wray of Bladen, Mrs. Louise Jonas of Columbus and Mrs. Mary Burris of Gallipolis. Three other children preceded her in death.
Also surviving are two brothers, Henry Houck and Noel Houck, both of Bladen. Mrs. Lewis was a daughter of the late Vinton and Ladocia Chick Houck.
The body will be at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Wray at Bladen, after 3 PM today, where friends may call.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM from the Bethel Methodist Church of which she was a member, with the Rev. Charles Lusher officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funeral Director F. L. Stevers.
[1877 - 1949]
Gallip[olis Daily Tribune
No date
Transcribed by Jean Yount Top of Page
Lewis, Nate
Nate Lewis, a former resident of Rio Grande, died in Huntington last Sunday. The remains arrived here Tuesday morning and were taken to Rio Grande where funeral services were held by Rev. Davis, burial following at Mt. Calvary [Calvary Baptist] by Wetherholt. He was a good man and had many friends. His wife, formerly Miss Jennie Giles, survives him.
Gallipolis Bulletin
May 6, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lewis, Ola Myers
Obituary
Ola Myers Lewis, daughter of Robert and Frances Myers was born at Bladen, Ohio, September 8, 1881, and departed this life from her home in Rio Grande, Ohio, July 22, 1921, aged thirty-nine years ten months and fourteen days.
She was married February 3, 1900, to William A. Lewis, to which union was born one daughter, Thelma. Besides her dear companion and only child, she leaves in this world one brother, W. F. Myers, a host of other relatives and a multitude of friends. Her father, mother and three sisters, Eliza, Janie and Louella, have preceded her to that blissful eternal realm where happiness and joy is even greater now that another loved one has entered in.
Words are inadequate to express the beauty and worth of such a life as hers. She was converted and joined the Christian Order church in 1897, and has continuously lived a devoted active Christian life. Since 1917 her church membership has been with the M. E. Church at Piketon, Ohio. During her life many communities have been blessed with her presence and influence. She was always kind and cheerful and loving and everyone who came to know her, loved her. Her daily life radiated the spirit of the Maker who gave it. During her affliction from which she suffered many years, she never complained, and even up to the last minutes was happy and smiling. This disposition and remarkable character was an inspiration to all she met.
All the care that medical science and loving hands could supply was given her, but our companion, mother, relative and friend has left us.
| "Another gem's in the Savior's crown, And another soul is in Heaven." Words of eulogy and monuments of stone can not equal the everlasting memorial of her beautiful Christian life, well spent. Dear one, we will miss your presence but your spirit will live with us forever. "Only a moment of dark, A dream of the fleeting night; And then the beautiful break of day And the quiet peace of light. And you found yourself where you longed to stand, In the sweet repose of the Fatherland." |
Gallipolis paper
July 22, 1921
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Lewis, Pauline
Pauline Lewis, 70, Rt. 2, Patriot, died Thursday night in Holzer Medical Center.
Born Aug. 23, 1912, in North Carolina, daughter of the late Zener and Effie Miller, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Foster Lewis, in November, 1982 and by a brother and a sister.
Surviving are three sons, Clyde of Columbus and Gary and Richard, both of Gallipolis; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Almeda Miller of Oak Hill, Virginia Unroe of Gallipolis;Thelma Calloway of Jackson and a brother, Clarence of Akron.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Peniel Church, with Rev. Gerald Brown officiating. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery. Friends may call at Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home, Oak Hill, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
[Note: died in 1983]
Gallipolis Paper
1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lewis, Rachel
Mrs. Rachel Lewis Dead
Mrs Rachel Lewis, 86, widow of Joshua Lewis, died Wednesday evening at her home in Jackson and the funeral and burial were Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church in Rio Grande, her former home. She was the mother of Prof. Will A . Lewis, former dean of Rio Grande College, now of Hillsdale, NJ; John E. Lewis of Columbus and Mrs. J.A. Barton of Jackson, with whom she made her home.
[note: Death Certificate shows Rachel H. Lewis, born Nov. 11, 1844 in Lawrence County, Ohio; died: Dec. 31, 1930 at age 86 years, 1 month and 20 days...widow of Joshua Lewis...parents: Joseph Scarberry and Elizabeth Sowards]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Lewis, Rachel A.
On December 31st, 1930, just as the old year was silently passing away, even so, the spirit of Rachel A. Lewis took its flight, and returned to her Maker, softly, sweetly and with a radiant expression she slept away, and when New Years came, she was not with us, but in her New Home -- there to begin a new life. There is no need for us to wish her a "Happy New Year" as we think of the happy reunion with the dear ones who have gone before. Can we not feel the joy and exultation as she greets them?
She was born in Lawrence County, Nov. 19th, 1844, and was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Scarberry. She was united in marriage in 1866, to Joshua Lewis, who preceded her to the great beyond in 1909. To this union was born six children, three of whom preceded her as follows: Anna Irion in 1907, Lemuel Clarence Lewis in 1911, and Sarah Lewis in 1923. She leaves to mourn three children: John E. Lewis of Columbus, Ohio, William A. Lewis of Hillsdale, N.J., and Mrs. James A. Barton, the beloved daughter with whom she lived and who cared for her so tenderly the past seven years, one brother, W.P. Scarberry, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Sites, of Milton, W.Va., 21 grand children and 34 great-grand children who adored and loved their grandmother.
She united with the Christian Church at an early age and lived a consistent christian life. She was a noble woman, pure, honest, loyal, and one who chose to walk in the straight and narrow path. She had a most beautiful disposition, always giving words of cheer and encouragement to those with whom she came in contact.
Her heart beat with a pure and holy affection, her daughters-in-law and her sons-in-law were immediately taken into her heart after marriage, and she adopted them as her own children. All loved her and in later years, when her eye sight failed, Grandma's room was the place where all the children and grand-children gathered to talk. She seemed to understand and have sympathy for all, and as we surrounded her chair, she was Queen of the home and ruled with love. We will always feel her influence, she will always live in our hearts. She is not dead.
[Note: From Stone - D. 31 December 1930 buried in Calvary Baptist, Raccoon Twp.]
Gallipolis paper
Jan. 1931
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith
Lewis, Samuel
Obituary
Samuel Lewis, son of Joshua and Anna Lewis, was born Oct. 20, 1851 at Angel, Ohio, and departed this life at his home in Bladen, Oct 27, 1925, aged 74 years and 7 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca porter some time in the early '70. She lived but a few years. He was united in marriage to Sarah E. Wallice Aug 26, 1880. To this union were born four children, Mrs. W. B. Steffy, Washington, C. H., Ohio, Mrs. Jacob Trowbridge, Vinton, Ohio, Wallice Lewis, Eureka, and Mrs. E. C. Caldwell, Crown City. Mrs. Lewis died Dec 31, 1896.
On Dec 22, 1897, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Lueva Strait. To this union were born five sons and five daughters, Wilson of Bladen, Joshua and Stephen at home, Leon and Fred who preceded him in death, Mrs. Walter Davis of Bladen, Melissa, Wealthy, Louise and Mary Sophronia at home. Frances, who died in infancy.
He leaves beside these to mourn their loss his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Boster of Gallipolis and Mrs. Lavina Boster of Ewington, a stepson, Wm V. Strait of Akron, 24 grand children and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was connected and united with the Macedonia Christian church early in life and was always an actiave worker for the advancement of Christianity. He was ordained a Minister of the Gospel by the Ohio Eastern Christian Conference at Macedonia in August, 1880. he was actively engaged in the organizing of the Liberty Chapel Christian Chruch in 1881, at which time he was engaged in the work of Home Missionary for the O. E. C. C. He served in this capacity a number of years. In August 1920 he was elected Field Secretary of the conference and served as such until August, 1925.
[Note: Buried Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp]
Gallipolis Paper
Oct 27, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Lewis, Samuel M.
Samuel M. LEWIS was born in New York State, September 14, 1830, and died January 11, 1891. He moved with his parents to this county in 1830. In 1883 he retired from business as a merchant at Porter and moved to Gallipolis where he has lived until his death. He has been a member of the M. E. Church all his life and has been a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years, but has taken no active part in church or Lodge for many years on account of ill health. He leaves a widow but no children.
The funeral services will take place this morning at 10 o'clock at the M. E. Church, the Rev. P. A. BAKER officiating.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday January 14, 1891 (Front page)
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart
Lewis, Sarah Frances Blake
Mrs. Sarah Lewis Dies near Bladen
Mrs. Sarah Frances Blake Lewis, 63, widow of Elza Lewis, died of a heart attack at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of her son, John C. Lewis, back of Bladen. She had been in poor health for three years.
Mrs. Lewis, whose husband died 26 years ago, was born in Lawrence county and was a daughter of Mack Blake.
Surviving besides the son are a daughter, Mrs. Iva Phillips of the same neighborhood; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and these three brothers, Charlie Blake of Miller, Girard and Walter Blake, both of Springfield.
She was a member of Liberty Chapel church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 Tuesday at Bethel, in charge of Rev. Earl Cremeens. Burial at the same place by C.R. Halley.
[Note: From Stone 1876 - 1939]
Gallipolis paper
Date unknown - 1939
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Lewis, Susie
Mrs. Lewis Dies
Mrs. Susie Lewis, who entered Holzer Hospital on August 1, died there at 5:55 this morning. Death was due to a heart condition and she had been ill for two weeks.
Decedent was the wife of Tim Lewis, widely known tinner and official in outboard motor boat races. They had no children but Tim's brother, Robert, lived with them in their home on the lane off Route 7 above the airport.
[Note: Death Certificate...born May 16, 1879 Fayette Co., WV; died Aug. 13, 1945 Gallapolis, Gallia County, Ohio; age 66 years 2 months and 27 days of age. Father not listed...mother Nancy Hale.]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lewis, Susie J.
Lewis Rites Set For 2 Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Tim Lewis, who died early Monday morning, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Entsminger Chapel under the auspices of the Daughters of America. Rev. Ted Waller will officiate. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery. The body will be taken this afternoon or evening to the home at the upper end of the airport.
Mrs. Lewis’ illness became serious about two weeks ago and death was due to heart disease, but she had not been in normal health for nearly a year.
Mrs. Lewis, whose maiden name was Susie J. Settle, was in her 67th year, having been born May 16, 1879, near Hawks Nest, Fayette County, W. Va. She was a daughter of Hansford and Nancy Hale Settle. She is the last of the family and her only near relative is an aunt, Mrs. Vernia Lou Pittman, who lives next door to the Lewis home.
Decedent was a member of the Daughters of America, Pythian Sisters, and Rebeckahs.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 14, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Lewis, Wealtha Elizabeth Waugh
Mrs. W. Lewis Dies At Harris
Funeral 2 Friday At Mt. Zion in Ohio Twp.
Mrs. Wealtha Elizabeth (Waugh) Lewis, wife of Wallace Lewis, died at 12:30 this Thursday morning at their home on Bidwell R. 2 near Harris. She had had a long illness.
Surviving besides the husband are two children, Mrs. Ivan Fife of Eureka and Mrs. Lawrence Lamm of Bidwell R. 2; three brothers, Homer and Alva Waugh of Bladen, Worthy Waugh of Huntington, and a sister, Mrs. John Campbell of Eureka.
Mrs. Lewis was the daughter of the late Jesse G. and Laura (Gardner) Waugh and was born in Ohio Twp, on Jan. 6, 1893. Her age was 51 years, 2 months, 10 days.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Zion in Ohio Twp. at 2 o'clock (slow time) Friday, with Rev. Jennings Cremeens in charge. Burial there by F. L. Stevers.
[Note: Death date on tombstone is 1944. Death certificate has dates b.6 Jan 1893 - D. 16 Mar 1944]
Gallipolis paper
March 16, 1944
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall Top of Page
Lewis, William W.
William Lewis Dies
William W. Lewis, who would have reached 86 years in March, died Tuesday morning at his home in Clay township from apoplexy.
Mr. Lewis was born in Harrison township, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Lewis. His wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Allman Lewis, died Oct 25, 1932. Surviving him two sons and two daughters, Emory of Colubmus, Fred of Ravenswood, Mrs. Anna Kohner of Piketon and Bessie Lewis at home. He had been a member of Edna Chapel for more than 50 years.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 o'clock at Clay Chapel by Rev. C. L. Thayer, interment following there.
[Note: Dates from tombstone 1850-1936]
Gallipolis paper
1936
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lindle, Lena E.
Mrs. Lena E. Lindle, wife of Mr. William Lindle, died at her home in this city on Tuesday evening, February 27, 1894. She had passed safely through confinement four days before and was believed to be recovering rapidly and without an alarming symptom, when suddenly she was seized with convulsions and died in fifteen minutes.
Her maiden name was Peters and her age 26 years. She was a devoted wife and mother, with many friends who sincerely mourn her untimely death.
Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran Church at 2:00 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Bertram officiating, and the burial, by Undertaker Wetherholt, was at Mound Hill.
The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, March 3, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Linsley, Frank
Frank Linsley, Gardener, Poet, Succumbs Late Saturday Night
Body Will Be Shipped After Rites To Lena, Illinois
Frank Preston Linsley, 66, a constant lover of the "good earth"
and a man of parts, died at 10:45 Saturday night at the Holzer Hospital. He had long lived
alone, as most Gallipolitans know, on his little farm on the Chillicothe Rd. less than a mile
beyhond the Gallipolis corporation line.
Mr. Linsely's death was due to pneumonia or heart weakneess that
may have been the aftermath of a serious illness from pneumonia suffered while he was visiting during the winter in Oklahoma.
Born in Illinois
It was generally known about town that his illness was likely to
prove fatal, though from day to day his condition was officially reported to be "fair."
Mr. Linsley was a native of either Lena or Harlem Center (not
listed in the postal guide) Illinois, and his body will be shipped by Claude Miller to Lena,
Illinos, on Wednesday morning for burial beside his mother who died when he was born.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Elias Wetherholt
funeral home.
These pall bearers have been selected: Joe Donally, Harry Hanson,
Harry Mills, Bert Rose, Will Campbell and D.C. Miller.
Decedent was the son of Albert D. and Louise Preston Linsley.
Immediately after his birth and his mother's death Frank was brought here by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Preston, and reared by them in their home near the crest of the hill half a mile beyond the little farm where Frank spent most of his adult years.
Frank was graduated from the high school here in the '90's, was
valedictorian of his class, and is remembered by those in school at that time as an outstanding student. And he continued to be a student down through the years. He was a man of literary attainments but his primary interest was the soil. He became the gardener extraordinary; a worker by day when conditions were favorable, a student by night when inclement weather kept him indoors.
In his attire and in his demaenor he resembled the proverbial
Quaker and no finer character, in this writer's opinion, ever trod the streets of Gallipolis.
His nearest kinsmen are cousins, Helen Bixby, Louis, John, Cecil
Preston, all of Gallipolis; Mrs. Pearl Thompson, Columbus; Carl Preston, Washington C.H., and another cousin in Illinois.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 27, 1946
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Litch, Margaret D.
Death of Mrs. Litch
Mrs. Margaret D. Litch died at her home, in Walnut township last Friday evening, after a long illness. She had recently returned from Columbus where the physicians refused to perform an operation.
She was a fine lady and had many friends who will mourn her death. The funeral services were held Sunday morning at her late residence.
She leaves her mother, Mrs. Christina Myers of Gallipolis, sisters, Mrs. Mollie Bugbee of Texas, Mrs. Lavina Persinger, Miss Irene and Miss Jennie Meyer and one brother, Mr. Chas. Myers of this city, besides a husband and one son by her first marriage, Dr. E. J. Hatchkiss, of the Indian services.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, December 14, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Little, Allena Mae
Little Rites To Be Sunday
Middleport - Funeral services for Mrs. Lena May Little, 87, of Cheshire, who died Friday afternoon at a rest home in Bidwell, will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Rawlings-Coats funeral home, where friends may call.
Interment will be made in the Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Chester Lemley, pastor of the Cheshire Methodist Church will officiate.
Surviving Mrs. Little are three sons, Loren of Middleport, Cuba of Nelsonville, and Bennett of Cheshire; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nan Frazier, Middleport, and Mrs. Myrta Aleshire, Coal River, W.Va.; three brothers, Carl and Emmett Manley, Middleport, and Corbett Manley, Point Pleasant.
[Note: Born Nov. 5, 1869, parents Isaac Taylor Manley and Sarah Elizabeth Dodson also buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery.]
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
Death – Feb. 15, 1957
Transcribed by Judy Free, great granddaughter
Little, Bennett Viska
BENNETT LITTLE DIES THURSDAY
Bennett Little, 69, Rt. 1, Cheshire, died early today in the Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 2, 1899, at Cheshire, the son of the late Edward and Lena Manley Little. One brother and two sisters, and his wife Edna (10 months ago) preceded him in death.
He was an active member of the Old Kyger Free Will Baptist Church and was on the Gallia County Elections Board seven years. He was a coal miner, but had operated a grocery store and service station in Cheshire for a number of years.
Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Gladys) Ridge, Wellston; two sons, Melvin L., Cheshire, and Harold L. (Sammy), Middleport; two brothers, Loren, Middleport, and Cuba, Cheshire; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Lemley officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Friday.
[Note - Daughter Gladys should be Gladia, brother Loren should be Lorn.]
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
Thursday, Aug. 7, 1969
Transcribed by Judy Free, great niece Top of Page
Little, Charles
Cheshire Resident is Heart Victim
Cheshire - Charles Little, age 75, died at his home at Cheshire Monday evening after three weeks of illness. Death was attributed to heart disease.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary (George) Little, three sons, Foster, Howard and Clarence and three daughters, Mrs. Stanley Swisher, Mrs. Vesta Ellis, Mrs. Frances Kyser. Also surviving are one brother Straud Little and nineteen grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Baptist Church at Cheshire at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Zundel. Burial by Rawlings-Coats funeral directors will be made in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.
[Note: Charles McClellan Little was born 21 Apr 1867 in Jackson Co., WV, but moved to Gallia County before the age of three. He died 23 Mar 1942. Parents were Robert C. Little and Elizabeth Hysell.]
Tribune-Telegraph, Ohio
Tuesday, 24 Mar 1942
Submitted by Judy Free
Little, Cuba Ketchel
Cuba K. Little
Cuba K. Little, 72, Route 4, Pomeroy, formerly a resident of Cheshire, died Tuesday at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born Feb. 10, 1911 in Rutland, a son of the late William and Allene May Manley Little. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Delbert; a daughter in infancy; three brothers, Jess, Loren, and Bennett, and a sister Effie. Mr. Little was a retired maintenance worker of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
Surviving are his wife, Mary E. Durst (sic Darst) Little; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Lois Little; a son, Kenneth; a grandson, Rick Little, and a granddaughter, Donna Little, all of Route 4, Pomeroy, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Rawlings-Coats-Blower Funeral Home with the Rev. William Uber officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home between 5 and 9 p.m. Thursday.
[Note: Cuba lived most of his life in Cheshire. Survivors included sister Eva]
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
Death – Apr. 26, 1983
Transcribed by Judy Free, great niece Top of Page
CUBA K. LITTLE
Cuba K. Little, 72, Rt. 4, Pomeroy, a former Cheshire resident, died Tuesday in Holzer Medical Center. Born Feb. 10, 1911 in Rutland, son of the late William and Allene May Manley Little, he was a retired maintenance worker for Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. He was also preceded in death by a son Delbert, a daughter in infancy; three brothers and a sister.
Surviving are his wife, Mary E. Durst (sic Darst) Little, two sons; Donald and Kenneth, both of Rt. 4, Pomeroy; two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Rawlings-Coats-Blower Funeral Home, Middleport with Rev. William Uber officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. Thursday.
[Note: Died April 26, 1983]
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, Apr. 27, 1983
Transcribed by Judy Free, great niece
Little, Edna Katherine
Edna Little Dies Tuesday
Mrs. Edna K. Little, 64, Rt. 1, Cheshire, died Tuesday evening in Meigs General Hospital. She was born in Harrisonville, the daughter of the late Grant and Nona Sutton Morris. She was also preceded in death by a half-brother.
Mrs. Little was a member of the First Baptist Church of Snowville. She owned and operated a grocery store and service station at Cheshire and was employed as a cook at Cheshire High School.
She is survived by her husband, Bennett Little; two sons, Melvin L., Cheshire, and Harold L., Middleport; a daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Gladia) Ridge, Wellston; three brothers, Earl Morris, The Plains; Melvin (John) Morris, Albany RD, and Gerald Morris, Rutland; three sisters, Mrs. Conrad (Neva) Ator, RD Albany; Mrs. Myrtle Stanley, RD Albany, and Mrs. Hazel Meeks, Athens; nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Lemley officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime after 10 a.m. Thursday until 9 p.m. Friday, until time of services.
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
Handwritten Date Oct. 22, 1968
Transcribed by Judy Free Top of Page
Little, Fred W.
CHESHIRE - Fred William Little, 76, Rt. 1, Cheshire, died suddenly this morning at Holzer Medical Center.
Mr. Little was born Feb. 24, 1900 at Cheshire to the late Samuel and Flora Manley Little. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Mulford Little, in 1965, one daughter, Betty, in infancy, two sisters, and a brother.
A member of the Silver Run Baptist Church, he was a coal miner and construction worker.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leon (Delores) Miller, Cheshire; Mrs. Jackie (Freda) Little, Middleport, one son, Bill, Middleport, 10 grandchildren, several great-grand-
children and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Silver Run Baptist Church with the Rev. Miles Trout officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday until 12:30 p.m. when the body will be taken to the church.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, January 4, 1977
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron
Little, Jesse E.
Little Rites Set Thursday
Funeral services for Jesse Little, 59, former Meigs County resident, who died early Tuesday in St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Silver Run Baptist Church, with interment to follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lena Little, Cheshire; and the following children: Burnett, Galion, O., with whom he made his home; Jesse Jr., Clifton, W.Va.; Frances and Kathryn Little, Mrs. Della Van Sickle and Mrs. Marjory Martin, all of Marion.
Also surviving are three brothers, Bennett Little and Cuba Little, both of Cheshire, and Loren of Canton, and one sister, Mrs. Eva Wade, Cheshire.
Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
[Note: Born Mar. 11, 1893, Cheshire, parents William Edgar Little and Allena Mae Manley. Jesse and wife Lottie Frazier were long time residents of Cheshire.]
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
Death – Jul. 01, 1952
Transcribed by Judy Free, great niece Top of Page
Little, Mary Ann
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. LITTLE, 82
Mrs. Mary Ann Little, 82, died at her home at Carlton Sunday. She was the daughter of William and Fannie Huffman George and the last of a family of thirteen. She was preceded in death also by her husband Charles Little, and ten children.
Survivors are: Mrs. Stanley Swisher, Cheshire, and Mrs. Pleasant Ellis, RFD, Cheshire, daughters; and two sons, Foster Little, Lorain; Howard Little, Hudson, Mich.; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
She was a member of the Cheshire Baptist Church and services will be held there with the Rev. Sherley Wood officiating. Time of the services will be announced later by the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home. Burial is to be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire.
[Note: Death Certificate states date of birth Jul. 31, 1871, WV; date of death Sep. 27, 1953, Cheshire, Gallia, Ohio.]
The Pomeroy Sentinel
Monday, Sep. 28, 1953
Transcribed by Judy Free
Little, Mary Elizabeth
Mary E. Little
Mrs. Mary E. Little, 77, Cheshire, died Saturday afternoon at Americare-Pomeroy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.
Born in Cheshire on March 24, 1913, she was the daughter of the late George and Alma Ellis Darst. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Donald and Kenneth Little, both of Cheshire, a sister, Goldie Little, Pomeroy; a brother Bill Darst, Indiana; a step-sister, Frances Preston, Cheshire; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cuba Little, in 1983, two children, two sisters and two brothers.
Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home with Mr. Robert Purtell officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday.
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
Death – Oct. 20, 1990
Transcribed by Judy Free Top of Page
Little, William Edgar
Edward Little, 76, Drops Dead This Morning
Five Children Survive - Funeral To Be At Silver Run 2 Wednesday
Edward Little, aged about 76, fell dead at what is left of the old railway station at Cheshire this morning, according to reports received here about 10 o'clock.
Mr. Little's home was near the station and he had been in rather poor health for a good while.
Dr. N. H. Foster and Sheriff Hatfield were notified of the death and Funeral Director Coleman of Bidwell summoned.
Decedent was a brother of Charles M. Little and is survived by his wife and several children. William Edward Little was born Aug. 19, 1864, and hence was nearing his 76th birthday, it was learned since the foregoing lines were written.
Surviving besides his wife, Lena M. Little, are these children: Tom F. Little of Syracuse, Eva of Marietta, Jesse of Middleport, Bennett V. and Cuba K. Little of Cheshire.
Funeral services will be held at Silver Run Baptist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday.
[Note: Newspaper error – Tom F. should read Lorn F. Little. William Edgar Little, son of Robert C. Little and Elizabeth Hysell was often called Ed or Edward.]
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, June 3, 1940, front page
Transcribed by Judy Free, great granddaughter
Little, William Henry A.
"Bill" Little Dead.
William Henry Little, age 65, died Thursday, August 14, 1924, at 4 p.m., death being caused by organic heart trouble. He is survived by his widow and four children, Dick, Marie, Bob and Edna, all of New York City. Also his mother and three sisters, Mrs. Rose Johnson, Wellsville, Mrs. Lena Weldon, Midland, Pa., and Mrs. Stella Willis, East Liverpool.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday by Rev. Curtis W. Smith with burial at Pine Street cemetery by Wetherholt & Entsminger.
[Note: Born Nov. 27, 1859, Jackson, WV, parents Mark Little and Mary Ann Lewis. Bill resided and died in Gallipolis.]
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, Aug. 15, 1924
Transcribed by Judy Free
Littrell, Ella Houck
Littrell Services Set Wednesday
Mrs. Ella Houck Littrell, 78, wife of Samuel H. Littrell, died at 10 a.m. Monday at their home back of Bladen on Swan Creek. She had been failing for four years, in a serious condition the last two years, and bedfast for a week. Death was caused by a heart ailment.
Mrs. Littrell was a daughter of John W. and Nancy Houck and her death occurred at the old homestead. Her whole life was spent in that section of the county.
The Littrells had no children but she is survived by a sister, Mrs. James Plymale, Spruce St., and a brother, Emmett Houck, Martins Ferry, O.
Mrs. Littrell was a member of the Edna Chapel Advent Christian Church.
Funeral will be held at 2:30 Wednesday at Ohio chapel, in charge of Rev. Lee Wallace. Interment at Mound Hill by C.R. Halley.
[Note from stone: Born 1870]
Gallipolis paper
Date unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Littrell, Minnie Eve
On Sunday evening, April 22, 1894 as the day closed, also closed the life on earth of a precious daughter, sister and friend. Unlike the day with its morning, noontide and evening, sunset came in the peaceful morning. It was a glorious, hopeful sunset that gave the assurance of again rising on a more beautiful clime. Minnie Eve Littrell was born in Mason county, W. Va., May 22, 1874. In 1878 her father and family came to Ohio and have since lived near Asbury.
In the winter of 1890 Minnie was converted at a revival at Asbury church and the remaining four years of her life led a true Christian life in word and deed. While in health she was always found at her place in the church which loved her as she loved it. After her health failed her, she continued to go each Sunday and when unable to walk the short distance from her home to the church loving friends would take her, that she might enjoy that which she most desired. The father, brothers and sisters have the greatest loss but all who knew her feel they have suffered the loss. But the loss is not all, we have the cherished hope of seeing Minnie again in that beautiful city, where through faith we now she her, free, from all weariness and affliction.
We knew her as a pupil, a co-worker in the Sabbath School, and a friend. Her words and actions were always mild and she gave good will to all. Her life seemed to be given by the Father for an example to those who survive her, and we trust it has taught her friends such a lesson that the death messenger will be as welcome a visitor to them as it was to her. On Sunday she said to a friend, “Oh, I want to go home to mother.” Her mother was called from earth in February, 1893. The surviving and grief-stricken father, two brothers and four sisters have the heart-felt sympathy of their host of friends in this, their deep sorrow. The funeral was held at Asbury church Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, by her beloved pastor, Rev. Sayre, the subject of the discourse being 1st Thes. 4:14: “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.”
A large crowd was in attendance and the services were both beautiful and impressive. After the services the remains were interred by the side of her mother, by Undertaker Wetherholt.
| Dearest Minnie, thou hast left us, And they loss we deeply feel; But ‘tis God that has bereft us— He can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life has fled, When in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tears are shed. One by one earth’s ties are broken, As we see our love decay; And the hope so fondly cherished Brighten but to pass away. One by one our hope grow brighter, As we near the shining shore; For we know across the river, Wait the loved ones gone before. Farewell dear, but not forever; There will be a glorious dawn; We shall meet to part, no never, On the resurrection morn Tho’ they darling form lies sleeping In the cold sad silent […missing text ] |
May 2, 1894
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans
Lloyd, John E.
John E. Lloyd, 80, Gallipolis, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997 in Holtzer Medical Center.
Born Aug. 28, 1917 in Cadmus, son of the late U. I. and Kate Ball Lloyd, he was the co-owner of the Ohio Produce Co., until 1971, and was a local car salesman from 1961 until 1981.
He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Gallipolis, a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a member of the VFW Post 4464, American Legion Lafayette Post 27 and Elks Lodge 107, all of Gallipolis.
Surviving are a son Thomas E. (Mary) Lloyd of Lima, two daughters, Kristi (Bob) Benjamin of Dublin, and Melisa (S. Robert) David of Tampa Fla.; a special friend, Betty Gooch of Gallipolis, five grandchildren, two sisters, Charlotte Gothard of Columbus, and Marilyn Donaldson of Northridge, Michigan, a half-sister, Vivian Kull of Columbus,; and a brother, Wendell Lloyd of Emerald Isle, N.C.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Willis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Leland W. Brehm, officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Gallipolis paper
Oct 1997
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lloyd, Kate
Dies Thursday In Gallipolis
Mrs. Kathryn (Kate) Lloyd, 74, a resident of 747 Second Ave., Gallipolis, died at 6 p.m. Thursday shortly after her arrival at Holtzer Hospital after an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Lloyd had been in failing health since 1961.
Mrs. Lloyd was born near Waterloo on June 10, 1891, daughter of the late Jacob and Amanda Stewart Ball. Her marriage to Urah L. Lloyd took place Aug. 28, 1913. He died in 1954
Surviving children are Mrs. Harley (Helen) Wells, Circleville; Mrs. Arthur (Vivian) Cull; Mrs. Donald (Charlotte) Gothard, both of Columbus; Bruce Lloyd, Middleport; Wendell Lloyd, Dallas, Tex.; Mrs. Roger (Marilyn) Smith, Lavonia, Mich., and John E. Lloyd of Gallipolis. A daughter, Gayla Louise is deceased. There are 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Sisters and brothers surviving are, Mrs. I. E. (Odessa) Myers, Mrs. M .M. (Lucy) Drummond, Mrs. Ona Davidson and Ellis Ball, all of Gallipolis, and Leonard and Larry Ball, both Columbus. A sister and three brothers deceased were Mrs. Anna Eckelmeyer, Joe Tom,and John Ball.
Mrs. Lloyd had been a resident of Gallipolis for 43 years, coming here from Salem Center, Meigs County. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church, WSCS, Progressive Bible Class, Order of Eastern Star and Daughters of America [rest of obit cut off]
[Note: Died Nov. 18, 1965]
Gallipolis paper
Nov 1965
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lloyd, Nelson
Nelson Lloyd, 83, Hill St., Oak Hill, died Tuesday in Oak Hill Hospital. Born March 13, 1901 at Thurman, son of the late William and Alice Cherrington Lloyd, he was a retired farmer in the Thurman area and a member of Thurman Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Lloyd; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Thurman Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dirk Ellott and the Rev. James Hanna officiating. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery, near Thurman. Friends may call at Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home, Oak Hill, from 3-9 p.m. Thursday, and an hour prior to the service at the church.
[Note: Died Sep 25, 1984]
Gallipolis paper
1984
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Lockhart, Albert
Albert Lockhart Dead
Albert Lockhart, of Crown City dropped dead about 10 o'clock Sunday night [4 Feb,1912] from heart disease, which he had suffered from for some time. He was 51 years of age and is survived by his wife, and two children a boy and a girl; three brothers, John engineer on the steamerCarrie Brown; Will of Crown City and Hiram of Glenwood. He had been a river engineer for the past 30 years and was considered very competent in his profession. The funeral services were held at Crown City at 10 o'clock Tuesday, and burial at the church cemetery beside a daughter, who died some years ago. Mr Lockhart was a short time ago tried at Huntington on a charge connected with the death of Carlton Simms, who was drowned in the river near Crown City, while on a boat owned and operated by Albert and Hiram Lockhart, both brothers were aquitted of the charge.
[Note: b. 1860 d.Feb 4,1912]
Gallipolis Bulliten
Thursday Feb 8,1912
Transcribed by Ernie Wright Top of Page
Lockhart, Rosina
Mrs. Lockhart, Crown City, Dies
Rites to be Held At Home At 2:30 Thursday P.M.
Rosina, wife of William Lockhart, died at 3 o'
Clock Tuesday afternoon at their home in Crown City , after an extended illness.
Surviving besides the husband are the following children: Mrs. Ora Callicoiat and Earl Lockhart, Crown City; Mrs. J. V. Metheny, Mrs. Randall Meadows and Mrs. Clarence Day, Huntington, and Woodrow B. Lockhart, who is in the U. S. Army. Four children preceded her in death. There are 13 grandchildren and a half-brother, Chauncey Rankin of Ashland, Ky.
Decedent was a daughter of the late W. J. and Barbara Stevers Rankin, and had lived in Crown City more than 40 years.,
Funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 Thursday, with Rev. Oma Williams in charge.
[Note: From Tombstone 1869-1944]
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Lockwood, Lucy
Death Of Mrs. Lucy Lockwood
Mrs. Lucy Lockwood died suddenly at Portsmouth hospital Tuesday at 2 p.m. after a two hours illness with an abscess on the brain.
The news came to local friends as a shock, as she had just returned from a visit with her mother at Franklin, O., and was in the best of health. She and her husband, George Lockwood, former Western Union Manager, resided here a number of years and her death is deeply regretted by all.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Fred Ward of Charleston, Ludlow, who is in port ready to sail for France and Ransom at Portsmouth and mother, Mrs. F. J. Stader.
The remains will be taken to Franklin, O. for burial. Mrs. Lockwood had been assisting at the Y. W. C. A.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, October 2, 1918
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Logan, Mary Ann
Born March 19, 1914 in Gallia County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Etta M. Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sherman William Logan, who died July 20, 1971; one son, William Edward Logan; three sisters; three brothers and two grandchildren.
She is survived by four daughters, Marie Loomis, Gallipolis Ferry: Shirley Patterson, Haydenville, Ohio; Peggy Likens, Delaware, Ohio, Emma Long Henderson; four sons, Worthy and Clarence E. Logan, both of Gallipolis Ferry, Gilbert, Southside, and James R., Henderson; one brother, Ed Johnson, Gallipolis, Ohio; three sisters, Fanny Garlengar and Roxy Stout, both of Columbus, Ohio and Anna May Stewart, Washington Courthouse, Ohio; 31 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Wyoma Pentecostal Church, with the Rev. Emmett Rawson and Rev. Charles Birchfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Clonch Cemetery, at Gallipolis Ferry. Friends may call at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
November 1988
Transcribed by J. Farley
Logue, Charles W.
Charles W. Logue Dead
Stroke of Paralysis Immediate Cause of Death
Charles William Logue, well known citizen of Gallia County and for many years a familiar figure in Gallipolis, died at his residence above Gallipolis April 1, 1918. He had been ill some time with heart trouble and died following a stroke of paralysis Monday afternoon.
He was born May 29, 1851. The following immediate relatives survive him: Two sisters--Hannah C., who nursed him in his last illness, and Mrs. Jos. Holloway of Point Pleasant; two nephews, Chas. and Samuel Holloway of Washington, DC and others.
The funeral will be from the family residence at 2 Wednesday afternoon by Rev. V.D. Beery. Burial by Hayward will follow at Pine Street Cemetery.
[Note: Death Certificate-- Charles was 64 years of age, single and the son of Samuel Logue born OH and Mary Robinson born VA.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 16, 1918
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Logue, Floyd A.
Floyd A. Logue Died at Akron
Belated word of the career and death of a former resident and native of Gallia County, Floyd A. Logue, 67, has been received here.
He died on Feb. 22 in St. Thomas Hospital at Akron. A retired plant guard, he had been employed by the Seiberling Rubber Co., at Akron for 14 years retiring in 1956. He resided at 2125 Tenth St. SW Akron.
He was born at Vinton and moved to Akron in 1911. Before joining the rubber company he ran a house reconditioning company.
Mr. Logue attended First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Barberton and was a member of Victory Lodge No. 649 of Free and accepted Mason.
Surviving him are his wife, Debbie, two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Kavanaugh of Lima and Mrs. Marian Anderson of Darien, Conn., five grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Dorothea Hoak of Fairborn.
Funeral Services were held at the Schlup Funeral home and there were also Masonic services. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery.
Publication unknown
February 1959
Contributed by Karen Siebert Top of Page
Logue, Mary M.
Mrs. Mary M. Logue, wife of Mr. Samuel O. Logue, living about a mile and a half above town, was taken with a smothering spell Tuesday evening and died in a few minutes. She had not been in robust health for some time. A husband and four children survive her and mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted at the residence on Thursday morning at ten o'clock by Rev. B.F. Jackson, of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. W.E.I. d'Argent. Burial at the Old Cemetery.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct. 27, 1894
Contributed by Henny Evans
Logue, Nellie
Death in Morgan -- Mrs. Nellie Logue, widow, of the late Abner Logue, of Morgan Township, died at the home of her son, Mr. Timothy Logue, last Monday morning. She was about 82 years of age. The funeral and burial took place Tuesday. Five sons, Joseph, Wyatt, Zenas, James and Timothy, and one daughter, Mrs. Q. O. Thomas, are left to mourn the loss of a kind mother.
Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, Nov. 8, 1901
Transcribed by Henny Evans
[And also the following]
Mrs. Nellie Logue, widow of Abner Logue of Morgan township, living with her son Tim, died Monday morning aged about 82 years. She was a sister of the late Sheriff Aaron Rife and a splendid woman. She will be buried at the Rife graveyard Tuesday. She left sons Joe, Wyatt, Zene, James and Timothy and one daughter Mrs. Q. O. Thomas.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 5, 1901
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Long, Leroy Parker
Sad Death Of Young Man
Leroy Parker Long Of
Cheshire Dies Friday in 32nd Year
Leroy Parker Long, son of Charley and Almena Long, was born April 27, 1879 and died of tuberculosis Feb. 24, 1911, age 31 years, 9 months and 27 days.
His home has always been in or near Cheshire. Having heard that still small voice that calls to a higher plane of living, he responded to that call and united with the Cheshire Freewill Baptist Church April 23, 1905.
He was united in marriage to Anna Ruth Coughenour July 7, 1904, to which union was given one son, Harold Orin, who with the devoted wife, father, step-mother, three sisters and two brothers mourn his loss. His mother and two brothers preceded him to that country from whose bourne no traveler returns.
He had been in failing health for five years, but it was not until two years ago that he was compelled to give up his work. At last the time came when he was beyond the reach of kind hands and medical skill and he succumbed to the inevitable. He was a kind husband an indulgent father and a thoughtful and loving son and brother.
He had endeared himself to a wide circle of friends. Those of us who knew him best loved him most. Many hours of the last days of his sickness were spent in prayful meditation and while he some what reluctantly saw the earthly ties severed he had no fear of death.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev. L.F. Sherritt and he was laid to rest in Gravell Hill Cemetery by Undertaker DeMaine.
Gallipolis Journal
March 1, 1911
Vol. 93, No. 78
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Long, Mary Margaret
"Aunt Mag" Long Oldest Eureka Resident, Dies
Funeral Is Set For 2 O'Clock Sundy P.M.
Mary Margaret Long, the oldest resident of her community, died about 10 o'clock last night at her home in Eureka. She was 93 years old last June 10.
To young and old alike Miss Long was affectionately known as "Aunt Mag". For more than half a century she had lived alone and was able to do her own work until about 10 days ago when she was stricken with the flu. That ailment, affecting her heart, caused her death.
Up to a day or two before her passing her mind was bright and alert and she readily recognized those who called to see her.
Miss Long moved to Eureka about a year ago from the Ralph Jeffers place in Clay tp. and she was a native of that township. She was the daughter of Anderson and Nancy Long and her death leaves but one survivor of her generation of the family, a somewhat younger sister, Mrs. Ellen Warren of Ohio tp. Other near kinfolk include Charlie McKean, Harrison tp., and George McKean, nephews, the latter of whom left today for his home at Twin Falls, Idaho, after a months' visit here.
Funeral services will be held at Mercerville at 2 o'clock Sunday with Rev. H. W. Dewolfe in charge. Burial there in Ridgelawn cemetery by C. R. Halley. The body will be brought to the home in Eureka Saturday noon and friends may call to view the features.
[Note: from stone 1848-1941]
Gallipolis newspaper
1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Long, Nancy
Nancy Long, 13, Is Drowned Here Wednesday P.M.; Body Recovered
First Drowning of Season Here Occurs
In Ohio River
Without any of her companion waders and swimmers knowing she had been in danger, Nancy Long, 13, was drowned in the Ohio River above the foot of Cedar Street between 2 and 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. She was one of the six children of Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Long, who occupy the first-floor apartment in the Park Central Hotel building on the upper corner facing Second Street.
The body was recovered at 5:30 p.m. by Douglas Raike and another man near the spot where the girl seemingly disappeared from view without any struggle or outcry. The men used a skiff and grappling hooks and they found the body in deep water about 30 feet from shore. Major O.G. Lyle, Patrolman Ball, Fireman Frank Wood and others had joined in the search immediately after the missing girl's 17 year old sister, Zella Mae (Jackie) reported to the police that Nancy was missing and may have drowned. That occurred about 4 o'clock.
Nancy Couldn't Swim
For some time before that hour Jackie had been alarmed. She inquired of her swimming companions but learned nothing except that one of them said he believed he saw her going up the bank towards First Ave. Jackie picked up Nancy's clothing and continued to inquire about her sister; but in vain.
Nancy was not a swimmer. Perhaps she could never have become adept as such because one of her arms was crippled. There is a sandy bottom but narrow beach back of the First Avenue tennis courts but the water is very deep not more than 25 to 35 feet from the shoreline. Major Lyle said he could reach the bottom bed when he was diving and trying to locate the body.
This tragedy is one of the first of its kind in or around Gallipolis this season and it is a terribly sad one. For Nancy Long was not only a familiar figure about the Park Central but she was a favorite of old and young alike and was (missing words) school and had endeared herself to a rather wide circle of acquaintances.
Nancy lacked three weeks of reaching her 13th birthday, have been born at Eureka on July 26, 1932. The family came to Gallipolis more than a year ago.
Morgan Long, the father, is employed in Philadelphia. The mother, the former Louise Franklin, gave birth to a girl baby, Rose Ann, four weeks ago. The surviving children, in addition to Jackie and the baby, are Bobby Lee, 16; Kenneth, 10;Patricia, 8. Mrs. Long's parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Franklin, live in an apartment adjoining that of the Longs and facing second Ave. Mr. Long's parents are dead.
Last evening the body was removed to F.L. Stever's mortuary at Mercerville. Tentative arrangements were to have the services at the Eureka Church and burial in Bethel Cemetery.
Funeral services for Nancy Long will be held at 2:30 Friday at the Chambersburg Methodist Church, in charge of Rev. Floyd Workman. Burial will be in Beth Cemetery by F.L. Stevers. It is probably, Mr. Stevers said, that he will return the body to the Long apartment by 7 o'clock tonight.
[Note: Death Certificate: Nancy Frances Long born July 26, 1932 Eureka, Ohio; died Juy 4, 1945 Gallipolis, Ohio; 12 years 11 months and 8 days of age.]
Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Lorin, Carol
Carol Lorin
Mrs. Carol Louise Lorin, 85, of 101 Lakewood Dr., died Thursday, May 17,
2001, at a Walterboro hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2001, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C., directed by Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lorin was born November 25, 1915, in Detroit, Mich., and was a daughter of Henry and Bessie Cornell Hineman. She was a retired Civilian Executive Assistant with the United States Army and was the widow of Rudy Nicholas Lorin. Surviving are, two sons, Dr. Henry O. Lorin of Walterboro, and Milan Lorin of Algonac, Mich.; two daughters, Lois Rzepka of Livonia, Mich., and Judy Lorin of Hazel Park, Mich.; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
[Note: Buried Sec. 60, Site 132, Beaufort National Cemetery; Carol's Cornell Lineage: (1) Bessie Phoebe Cornell (Henry Hineman) born 1891 in Gallia County ; (2) Zachariah Taylor Cornell ( America Charlotte Clark)1854-1927 Gallia County ; (3) Peter Cornell ( Phoebe Bethina Ward) 1820-1898 Gallia County (4) Peter Cornell ( Elizabeth)1760 Va - 1839 Gallia County, Ohio.]
Post and Courier - Walterboro SC
May 19, 2001
Submitted by F.K. Brown
Loucks, Fannie
Mrs. Wm. Loucks, 89, Died Sunday
Funeral To Be Held At Bailey Chapel At 2 Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs. William Loucks, (Fannie Canterbury). daughter of the late Hugh and Eliza Canterbury, died Sunday morning at the home of L. B. Loucks at Thivener. She was 89 years, 7 months, and 3 days old.
In addition to the son already mentioned she is also survived by another son, Waldo Loucks of Marion and a daughter, Mrs. Shannon Houck of Mercerville; also two step-sons, Frank Loucks of Minnesota and Shannon Loucks of Gallipolis. She also leaves a brother, Lewis M. Canterbury of Marion, a sister, Mrs. Sarah Harrington of Gallipolis, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild, Hannah Marie Craft.
She was a member of Bailey chapel and was highly esteemed in that community where most of her long life was spent.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at Elizabeth chapel with Rev. Jennings Cremeens, officiating. Burial will be in the Loucks family cemetery by C. R. Halley.
[Note: Taken from stone in Loucks Cemetery, Harrison Twp, b 2/1851, d 9/1940]
Gallipolis newspaper
September 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page
Loucks, J. Shelton
J. Shelton Loucks, 85, Retired Salesman And Popular Shriner, Dies
J. Shelton Loucks, 85, retired traveling salesman, died at 9:45 last night at his home, 17 Vinton St.
With him when he succumbed to a heart ailment were William White, a neighbor, who had been caring for him, and Howe Bratt of Cheshire, a former neighbor.
Mr. Loucks who was well-known in Gallia, Vinton and Mason Counties, became ill while sojourning in Orlando, Fla. He was brought back on March 14 by his nephew, Wade Loucks, Columbus, a locomotive engineer, and he at once became a Holzer Hospital patient. He spent two weeks there and was then taken home.
Decedent was a native of Addison Twp. and his death leaves but one survivor of his generation of this prominent family, Mrs. Minnie Fulton, Rt. 1, Gallipolis, (Addison Twp.).
For many who knew Shelton Loucks well it was difficult to realize that he was an old man. He enjoyed life here and on his annual pilgrimages to Florida. He had been rugged and active until the last year or two.
He was born Feb. 29, 1864. When a young man he came to Gallipolis to work for the wholesale firm of Stockhoff Bros. For perhaps half of his years he was a traveling salesman for that company and the Henking-Bovie Wholesale Co. Thus his towering figure became a familiar one in a wide area of Southern Ohio and West Virginia.
In 1917 Mr. Loucks married Miss Effie Fulton, a lifelong acquaintance. She died some years later.
Mr. Loucks was well-to-do. He acquired considerable land in his native heath and had much personal property, his intimates say.
To the Shriners he deeded a tract of land on which their clubhouse was erected. In return he was made a life member of the organization. He was also a member of the United Commercial Travelers.
Funeral services for J. Shelton Loucks will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Miller Home for Funerals under the auspices of Morning Dawn Lodge F, and A.M. Rev. L.A. Donnally will officiate. Burial will be in Rife Cemetery at Bulaville.
Friends may call at any time at the funeral home.
[Note: From death certificate date of death April 19, 1949; father Alfred Loucks; mother Mary McKown.]
Newspaper (prob. April 1949, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, William Loucks file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Loucks, Jacob Shannon
Shannon Loucks, 86, Died Last Night
Death claimed venerable Jacob Shannon Loucks Sunday night at 10 o'clock, the result of stroke suffered several days ago. He was 86 years of age last February 2, having been born in 1857. He died less than two months after his wife, Margaret Cottrell Loucks, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Parney Anderson, on Portsmouth Road.
Born in Harrison Twp., Mr. Loucks was the son of William and Susanna Campbell Loucks. His wife died July 27.
They are survived by one daughter, Mrs. Parney Anderson, and he is survived by a half sister, Mrs. Shannon Houck, Thivener, and two half brothers- Waldo Loucks, Marion; Bert Loucks, Thivener.
Also surviving are nine grandchildren and ten great-children [sic].
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the George J. Wetherholt and Sons funeral home, with Rev. W. Scott Westerman officiating, assisted by Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Interment in Mound Hill Cemetery.
[Note: From death certificate date of death September 19, 1943.]
Newspaper (September 20, 1943, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, William Loucks file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Loucks, Lester
Lester Loucks Dies Thursday
Lester B. (Bert) Loucks, 70, for the past seven years an employee of the GSI until ill health forced his retirement about the first of this year, died at his home, 402 Fourth Ave., at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. He had been in failing health since Jan. 1 and in serious condition since early February.
Loucks had made his home in Gallipolis during the winter months since becoming connected with the local institution, living in Yellowtown since 1923 during the summer. He had formerly worked with the Ohio department of highways for 15 years and prior to that time had been engaged in farming and the coal business.
Born in Harrison Twp., July 13, 1883, the son of the late William and Fannie Canterbury Loucks, he was married to the former Mina Criner on March 10, 1910, in Gallipolis. She survives.
Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. V.E. (Zella) Craft, 130 Third Ave., Mrs. F.M. Francis Burnett, Columbus; Mrs. G.C. (Marie) Chandler, Belmont Dr., and Mrs. L.J. (Louise) Chevalier, Columbus; two sons, W. Frank and Thomas L. Loucks, one sister, Mrs. S.H. (Ollie) Houck, and one brother, Waldo D. Loucks, all of Gallipolis. There also are six granddaughters and two grandsons. A sister, Zella, died in infancy, and four half-brothers and two half-sisters preceded him in death.
Loucks was a member of the Elizabeth Chapel in Yellowtown, Gallia Lodge 469, F. and A.M., at Chambersburg, Moriah Council 32, and Gallipolis Chapter 79, Gallipolis. Masonic services will be conducted Friday evening at 8 p.m. at the C.J. Waugh Funeral Home, where the body will remain until Saturday morning, when it will be taken to the late residence in Yellowtown. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Friday.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Friday following arrival of members of the family coming here from a distance.
[Note: Guessing this death occurred in 1954.]
Newspaper (prob. Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman file, Loucks-DeWitt file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Loucks, Margaret
Mrs. Loucks, 86, Died 2 A.M. At Anderson Home
Mrs. Margaret Loucks, who lacked a little over three months of being 86 years of age, died this morning at 2:15 o'clock of cerebral hemorrhage. She had been ill about three weeks. Death came at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Parney Anderson, Portsmouth Road, where she and her husband, Shannon Loucks, lived for three or four years.
Born in the Thivener neighborhood, Mrs. Loucks was the daughter of Stephen and Mary Northup Cottrell. Her survivors are her husband and her daughter, but two children preceded her in death as did a sister, Mrs. Henrietta Porter, in February. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the George J. Wetherholt and Sons mortuary on First Avenue. Rev. W. Scott Westerman will officiate with Rev. Jennings Cremeens assisting. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery.
[Note: From death certificate date of birth 1857; date of death July 27, 1943.]
Newspaper (prob. July 1943, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, William Loucks file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Loucks, W. A.
Falling Limb Brings Instant death To Prominent Merchant
W.A. Loucks. a well known merchant at Opal, about two miles from Vinton was killed Thursday of last week[Mar 8 1909], by a heavy limb falling from a tree which fractured his skull, causing instant death. He and some men were chopping along a creek on his farm and when he did not return for dinner his wife had one of the men go after him. He was found dead the small tree which he had felled, had struck a dead limb on another knocking it down on his head.
Mr. Loucks was about 68 years of age and was favorably well known. The funeral services were held Sunday at Mt. Tabor and were largely attended. He is survived by a wife and five children. Frank of Delaware, Edward of Nelsonville, Lester of Columbus, Mrs Carrie Russell of near Vinton, and Mrs Edgar Zoz of Bellefountain. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved ones.
Gallipolis Bulletin
March 1909
Transcribed by Ernie Wright
Loucks, Zella
Nov 18, 1884, of croup, Zella, daughter of William and Fanny Loucks, aged 5 years 3 months and 1 day.
We mourn the loved and the lost, but not lost to the care and protection of the gentle Shepherd, who carries the tender lambs in his bosom - so near, so very near His heart. Instead of saying she died, should we not rather say she began to live? Little Zella was a beautiful, bright, intelligent child, known only to be beloved; but if beautiful in her house of clay, how much more beautiful will she be in her home above, reflecting the image of Him who is altogether lovely. This we are not permitted to see at present, but if faithful, we shall see them as they are and be with them forever.
| Sleep, little Zella, lika a lamb in the fold, Shut from the tempest, safe from the cold; Sleep, little Zella, like a star in the sky, Wrapped in a cloud whle the storm winds sweep by. J.A.C. |
Gallipolis Journal
Wed. Feb 18, 1885
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Love, James C.
James C. Love
James C. Love was born in Gallia county, Ohio, May 13, 1825, and died Aug. 27, 1876.
Early in life he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he served as Class-leader, Exhorter and local preacher until his death.
During his last sickness, which was a protracted one, he arranged the his business and gave clear and frequent testimonies that Jesus was to him a full and present Savior. B.E.T.
Gallipolis Journal
September 21, 1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Love, Mary L.
Mrs. Mary Love Dies In 85th Year
Rites 1 P.M. Mon.
Mrs. Mary L. Love, aged 84 years, 10 months, passed away this morning at the Gallipolis Mission where she had been cared for the past 13 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two daughters. One granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Craft of West Alexandria, Pa., and one grandson, Henry Hoffman, recently discharged from Military Service, after serving two years in the South Pacific, survive. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at the Gallipolis Mission Monday, July 16th at 1 p.m. in charge of Miss Osie England of Pt. Pleasant. Burial at Bethel Cemetery, W. Va., by Geo. J. Wetherholt & Sons.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, July 14, 1945
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Love, Nancy Elizabeth Allison
In Memory
Nancy Elizabeth Allison was born at Patriot, Ohio, Gallia Co. November 6th, 1838, died at her home in Vinton Tuesday morning April 18 1911, aged 72 years, 5 months and 11 days.
On March 17th, 1859, she was married to Parker Love, with whom she lived a peaceful and happy life until the death angel called for him, his death occurring just 10 years ago, April 20th 1801 [sic- should be 1901].
To this marriage was born eight children, four of whom preceded their parents to the spirit world above, the others having been spared to comfort their mother in her declining years. The four surviving children, Mrs. Emma Jacobs, Mrs. Mary Sannar, Mrs. Ida Sullivan and John C. Love were all permitted to be at their mother's bedside during her last illness and done everything possible to alleviate the suffering and ease the pain and comfort the dying hours of a dear mother.
In earlier days Mrs. Love was a member of the M.E. church at Rio Grande, and after leaving that vicinity she never transferred her membership to any other church.
During the past few years of her life, failing health has prevented her from attending services of any kind, but she lived until death, a faithful consistent christian in her quiet and unassuming way- a life worthy of example.
Mrs. Love has been a great sufferer from cancer for the past five years, her last and fatal illness being of seven week's duration, during which time she suffered untold agony, but without a murmur or complaint, bearing her illness with patience, her only expressed desire being to go to sleep to wake in a better world.
The body of Mrs. Love was taken to Emory M.E. church near Centrepoint [sic] Thursday where the funeral was preached by Rev. Kilpatrick, after which she was laid to rest beside her late husband who passed away ten years ago.
[Note: Nancy Allison Love was a daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Carter) Allison. She is buried at Emory CE.]
Newspaper unknown, prob. Gallipolis, April 1911
Obituary located by Teresa Herrmann in 2005
Transcribed by Lynn Anders Top of Page
Lowman, Dorothy
Dorothy Clark Lowman, 463 First Avenue, Gallipolis, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday in Holzer Medical Center.
Daughter of the late Milton and Vivian Foglesong Clark, she attended First Baptist Church of Gallipolis.
Surviving are her husband, W.H. Lowman; a son, David of New Haven, WV; five grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Bland of Phoenix, AZ and Mrs. Margaret Goldcamp of Ironton.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gordon.
Private graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, with Rev. Joseph Godwin officiating. Funeral arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
[Died: April 2, 1983]
Gallipolis Paper
April 4, 1983
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lowry, Maria J.
Died
Lowry…December 29th, 1875, after a protracted illness, Mrs. Maria J. Lowry, aged 33 years, 8 months, 26 days.
She was a consistent member of the Christian Church for the last 20 years. Has been married between 9 and 10 years. She leaves a husband and three children, who truly mourn a great loss.
She was respected by all who knew her.
Gallipolis Bulletin
January 5, 1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Lucas, Lida S.
Lida S. Lucas is Found Dead
Miss Lida S. Lucas, a native of Cheshire, was found dead Sunday in her apartment at 615 Summit St., Columbus. Her late father was a Civil War Veteran and from her early years she devoted her life to the interests of veterans of that war and other service organizations.
She had until recent years maintained an office in Memorial Hall. During the active years o the Grand Armey of the Republic she was executive secretary of that group and with its decline she had devoted her attention to the allied organizations such as the Sons of the Union Veterans and the Daughters of the Union Veterans.
Miss Lucas had probably devoted more time to the promotion of interest in such organization than any other person ever associated in that capacity.
No announcement of funeral arrangements was made in Columbus papers but it is believed that she will be buried in a Cheshire cemetery.
Unknown newspaper
January 1957
Columbus Services Held for Miss Lucas
Funeral services for Miss Lida Lucas, 91, long a prominent figure in veterans’ organizations in Columbus were held Wednesday morning a the D. Harvey Davis Funeral Home in Columbus. Burial was made in Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Vinton.
Miss Lucas was found dead in her apartment on Sunday when neighbors noted that she had not made an appearance for some time.
She had retired from her official duties with the closing of her office in Memorial Hall in 1946, where she held secretarial posts with first the GAR and later with subordinate organizations.
Unknown newspaper
January 1957
Submitted by Marjorie Wood
Luckey, Flossie
Flossie Luckey, 56, Ends Her Life
Miss Flossie Luckey, formerly of Cheshire, was found dead in an outbuilding adjoining her home on Gravel Hill, Middleport, about 11 a.m. today. She had hanged herself but a short time before that, it was said.She left a note saying she would rather die than face blindness which was confronting her. The note suggested, too, that her brother, George, at Hilliards, be notified.
Miss Luckey was the only daughter of the late Dr. J. W. Luckey and was born a mile and a half up Kyger Creek from Cheshire. She had long lived alone. Surviving are brothers, Sprague, of Newark and Oliver of Delaware, besides George.
The body is at Rawlings-Coats funeral home and funeral will be held there at decedent’s request.
George Sprague was on his way to Middleport late this afternoon.
[Note: Believe the last line should read George Luckey instead of George Sprague. Death certificate states that Flossie Luckey was born 13 Mar 1891 in Gallia, daughter of Dr. J. W. Luckey and Laura Evans. Her obituary was found with family papers belonging to my grandparents, Flossie being their friend and neighbor.]
Unknown publication
Death – 17 Feb 1947
Transcribed by Judy Righthouse Free Top of Page
Luckey, Stanley
Stanley Luckey Of Cheshire Drowns in Big Kyger Creek
Funeral Monday
The community was shocked last Saturday when it was learned that little Stanley Luckey was drowned in the Big Kyger Creek near his home. He left home in the early morning and the family thought he had gone with a party to fish in Leading Creek until the afternoon. They then gave the alarm and they and the neighbors began a search for him. They found his body about the middle of the afternoon.
Stanley is the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. J.W. Luckey and was about 10 years old. He was very fond of fishing and they found his poles where he had slipped into the creek. This told the story. Death is always sad a shock to friends but coming suddenly as this one did we think it is doubly hard to bear. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the M.E. Church conducted by Rev. C.L. Thomas, after which he was laid to rest in Gravel Hill Cemetery by Undertaker De Maine.
[Note: death certificate: born May 5, 1901; died May 21, 1910. Mother: Laura Evans]
Gallipolis Paper
May, 1910
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lupton, Ella Gertrude
Beloved Dr. Ella Lupton, 99, Died Of Heart Attack
Dr. Ella Gertrude Lupton, 99, beloved Gallipolis retired physician, died at her home, 5 Vine St., at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday following a heart attack.
Dr. Ella had been in fairly good health until her fatal illness. She was looking forward to reaching her 100th birthday anniversary, one of her great goals in life.
The only woman physician in the city for a period of 55 years of her active practice, Dr. Ella was a recognized civic leader. Her interests were manifested in many projects for betterment of her community.
She was a charter member of the Gallipolis Chapter, Order of Eastern Star; Gallipolis Branch American Association of University Women, and of the Gallipolis Business and Professional Women’s Club. She served as an officer of many other civic organizations and was an official, and teacher of a Bible class of the First Presbyterian Church.
In 1954 she retired as a trustee of the Gallia County District Library, and for 18 years was president of that board during her 50 year tenure. In the professional field, she was a member of the Gallia County Medical Society, Ohio State Medical Association and the American Medical Association.
In her early years, she was a teacher in Gallipolis city schools for 10 years until her enrollment as one of the woman pioneers in medicine at the Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia, where she graduated in 1894.
She interned at Massachusetts General Hospital and later was the first woman on the staff of the Toledo State Hospital. She retired from her medical practice in 1949, after 55 years. After taking up her practice in Gallipolis, she became the first woman on the county board of health and was the founder of the Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association. She was a prime mover in the women’s suffrage movement and took a lively interest in politics. In 1950, she was cited as the outstanding library trustee by the State library board for her interest in library advancement, especially in children’s departments.
She was born in Gallipolis, Nov. 5, 1862, the daughter of the late John and Susannah Holcomb Lupton. She is survived by a sister and brother, Harry Lupton, of First Ave., and Mrs. Alice Bradbury of Garfield Ave. Three brothers and two sisters who preceded her in death were Dr. James Lewis and Charles Lupton, Mrs. Garnet Menager and Mrs. Myrtie Norton. A large number of nieces and nephews survive.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the First United Presbyterian Church, Rev. L. H. Stebbins of McConnelsville, a former pastor and Rev. Glen Hueholt will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home. The body will lie in state for one hour at the church prior to the service. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. The Gallipolis Chapter, Order of Eastern Star will hold a memorial service at the funeral home at 9 p.m. today.
Flags on the post office and city building are being flown at half mast today to honor “Dr. Ella.” The Presbyterian Women’s Association is making a contribution to the church memorial fund to honor the beloved doctor, and other persons wishing to contribute to this fund should contact Mrs. N. A. Martin.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 22, 1962
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Lupton, Mary H.
Mary H. Lupton, 80, a resident of 102 First Ave., Gallipolis, died at 12:40 p.m. saturday in Holzer Medical Center following an extended illness.
She was born in Gallipolis, April 21, 1898, and was reared in the home of her grandparents. She was a lifelong resident of Gallia County.
Mrs. Lupton was preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Lupton, in 1974. Survivors include three sons and three daughters; Charles W. Lupton, Rio Grande; Lewis Lupton, Columbus; Dr. John F. Lupton, Ironton; Mrs Harold (Susannah) Austin, LaGrange, Ill.; Mrs. William (Ella Gertrude) McBay, Jamesville, Wis. and Mrs. Robert (Martha) Garry, Sinking Springs, Ohio. One daughter, Mary Alice, preceded her in death. Eighteen grand and nine grandchildren survive along with one niece, Miss. Anne Bradbury.
She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Gallipolis.
Private funeraal services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the McCoy-Wetherholt-Moore Funeral Home, Gallipolis, with Rev. Frank Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 12, 1979
Transcribed by J. Farley
Lupton, Susannah
Mrs. Lupton Dead
Mrs. Susannah Lupton, 86, passed away on July 4th at her home in this city. The funeral will be held from the Lupton family home on Vine Street Thursday afternoon, interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Lupton was the widow of John Lupton, who died 14 years ago. They were the parents of Dr. J.A. Lupton, Dr. Ella G. Lupton, Mrs. Myrtie L. Norton, Mrs. Alice L. Bradbury, Miss Garnet and Harry Lupton, all living and Charles E. and John Louis Lupton, deceased.
She was a life-long member of the Methodist Church and a splendid woman in every way.
[Note: Death Certificate..Born: Aug. 13, 1836 in Gallia County, died July 4, 1922 Gallia County; age 85 years 11 months and 21 days. Burial Mound Hill Cemetery. Parents Francis Holcomb and Mary Buckstone, both born England.]
Gallia Times
July 6, 1922
Transcribed by F.K. Brown
Lusher, Charles Wendell
The Rev. Charles Lusher
The Rev. Charles Wendell Lusher, of Crown City (Mercerville Community) passed away Sunday, July 4, 1999 in the Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell.
Born December 1, 1914 in Crown City, he was the son of the late John Russell Lusher and Susan Damaris McClaskey Lusher.
The Rev. Lusher was a 1932 graduate of Mercerville High School, attended Marshall University, Huntington, W. Va., and received a B. A. degree from Ohio University in Athens. He attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and received a Masters in Theology from the North Baptist Theological School in Chicago, Illinois. He received Chaplaincy training at Harvard University, and during World War II he served as Chaplain to the 438th Troop Carrier Group, 53rd Wing, 9th Air Force, which led the invasion of Normandy, June 5, 6, and 7, 1944.
The Rev. Lusher taught at Tuscarawas High School in 1937-38, and pastured at numerous churches in Ohio before his retirement in 1986 including the following: 1938-1939, Gallia County Rural Churches; 1939-1943, Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Chillicothe; 1943-1945, Chaplain, United States; England and France; 1946-1949, Pastor, Rural Churches of Gallia County; 1949-1957, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Painesville; 1957-1967, Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Chillicothe; 1967-1974, State Evangelist, American Baptist Convention in Ohio; 1974-1975, Area Minister, American Baptist Convention in Ohio; 1976-1980, Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Rio Grande; 1980-1986, Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Chillicothe; 1987, Salem Baptist Church; and 1967-1990, led 11 tours of the Holy Land.
He was a member and Pastor Emeritus at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Chillicothe, and Rotary International and the Kiwanis Club in Chillicothe.
The Rev. Lusher was prceded in death by his wife, Gladys P. Sheets Lusher, in 1987. From this union survive four sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley David (Gloria Messenger) Lusher of Columbus, Charles Daniel (Jane Brown) Lusher of Chillicothe, James Phillip (Nancy Hixson) Lusher of Gallipolis, and John Henry (Cathy Breech) Lusher of Mercerville. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and one sister, Eleanor (Dale)Shafer of Glenford.
In addition to Gladys, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Bale Mylum Lusher, in 1998.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 1998 in the First Baptist Church, 1100 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis, with the Rev. Alfred Holley, the Rev. Archie Conn and the Rev. Jim Lusher officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Mercerville Cemetery, Mercerville.
The American flag will be folded and presented by the VFW Post 4464.
Friends may call Wednesday, July 7, 1999 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Avenue, Gallipolis, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 221 E Main Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page
Lusher, Effie Carter
Mrs. Lusher Dies Sunday Night At Her Pt. Pleasant Home; Ill 10 Days
Rites Set Tuesday Afternoon; Burial To Be Made Here
Death came to Mrs. Orlando Worthington Lusher at 11 o'clock Sunday night at her home in Point Pleasant where she had been critically ill the past 10 days.
Stricken March 10, with a heart seizure, she has been only momentarily conscious since that time and relatives and friends on both sides of the river watched anxiously in the hope that she might rally. Although the heart condition had been known for some time, Mrs. Lusher had been able to continue many of her activities until the fatal attack.
Mrs. Lusher was the former Effie Carter and was the daughter of the late William Allen (Dick) Carter and Frances Spangler Carter, her parents stemming from prominent pioneer Gallia County families. She was born May 24, 1868 and so lacked but a little more than two months of reaching her 80th year. Her birthplace was on Clay Lick in Harrison Twp., where it is said her father owned an entire section of land.
After her marriage to Dr. Lusher, a member of another leading Gallia County family, they settled at Ben Lomond in Mason County and most of their married life was spent in West Virginia.
Since his death she had been a resident of Point Pleasant but in all the years that have intervened since she left her native state, she kept up her interests and close contact with affairs here and had many close friends on this side of the river. Cultured and refined, she was prominent in civic, church, and social circles at Point Pleasant and so sparkling and active was she that it is hard to believe she was near her 80th birthday.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mae) Cutting of New Orleans, La. and Mrs. George (Bonnie) Calhoun of Cleveland, who were at her bedside all during her illness; four grandchildren, Dr. Neil Preston Beall, New York City; Mrs. David Lee Jahncke, New Orleans; Mrs. A. Thomas Smith, North Bay, Ontario, Canada; Mrs. James Reynolds, Philadelphia. She also leaves four great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Smith of Philadelphia and Mrs. J.L. Tinsley of Lynchburg, Va. Two sons, with the husband, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Point Pleasant's Christ Episcopal Church of which she was a member. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery here.
[Note from stone: 1868 - 1948]
Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page
Lusher, Gladys Carter
Death Ends Long Illness of Mrs. Lusher
Daughter of Late Edward Carter Had Lived In Pennsylvania 17 Years
Mrs. Gladys Lusher, wife of Lawrence Lusher, died shortly before midnight Saturday at her home in Glen Mills, Pa. Death followed a long and distressing illness and while it was not unexpected it came as a great shock and brought sorrow to her relatives and a host of friends here in Gallia county where she was born and reared. She was forty years old.
Mrs. Lusher was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carter (Elizabeth Rees) and was bereft of her parents when she was but a small child. In addition to her husband, who is the son of Mrs. W.G. Lusher of Mercerville, Mrs. Lusher is survived by a son, Billy aged 18, two brothers and two sisters: Clarence Carter, of near Patriot, Everett of Lancaster, Mrs. Carl Offenbacher of Columbus and Mrs. J. Everett Gills of Gallipolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Lusher had lived in Pennsylvania for the past seventeen years where they had positions in a correctional institution for boys at Glen Mills. Mrs. Lusher had made many warm friends there by her high character and very lovable personality. She was a member of the Methodist church, Eastern Stars and was active in the PTA. She was a devoted wife and mother and her family was, in turn devoted to her.
Mr. Lusher and his son, Billy, arrived here at noon today by motor. The body will come by rail on the New York Central this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Street, friends of the family at Glen Mills, are accompanying the body. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Gills home, Second avenue at Vine street. Burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. A. E. Tope is making the arrangements here.
[Note: Gladys Carter Lusher was born in October 1897. Her date of death was June 19, 1937.]
Gallipolis newspaper
June, 1937
Transcribed by Lynn Anders
Lusher, John L.
Death of John J. Lusher
Mr. John L. Lusher, living near Mercerville, died this morning, December 26, ’96, about 2 o’clock aged about 80 years. He left a widow and four sons. The sons are Charles, Gallatin, and Jackson, of this county, and Orlando, of Tennessee. He left a fine farm and was in good circumstances. About two weeks ago he got one of his hands hurt while hanging tobacco. He paid but little attention to it, but two or three days before his death blood poisoning set in and caused his death. He was an old gentleman with many friends, charitable and kindly and regarded generally with high esteem.
[The headline says John J. and the body says John L. as does the tombstone.]
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
26 Dec 1896
Transcribed by Henny Evans Top of Page
Lusher, Leland Carter
Leland C. Lusher, Philadelphia, Dies in Frederick, Md.
Rites 2:30 Tues. at Pt. Pleasant; Interment Here
Leland Carter Lusher, U.S. engineer inspector at Frederick Maryland, and the only son of Mrs. O. W. Lusher of Pt. Pleasant, died at 9 o'clock Saturday night in the Frederick hospital. After a short illness from pneumonia, he succumbed to a heart condition. He was a World War I veteran.
At his bedside were his wife, the former Beryl Worth of Philadelphia; his sister, Mrs. Neil P. Beall of Cleveland, and his aunt, Mrs. C.R. Hoodless of Philadelphia.
Mr. Lusher was born in Cleveland, Tenn. 51 years ago. He was a son of the late Dr. O. W. and Effie Carter Lusher and spent his boyhood in the Ben Lomond community of Mason County. He attended Pt. Pleasant High School one year and then enrolled in Glouster Academy in Virginia. He also attended West Virginia University and for three years studied law in Chattanooga.
Mrs. Lusher is superintendent of the children's section of Philadelphia hospital. The Lushers have a daughter, Mrs. Robert Reynolds. Other survivors than those already mentioned include a sister, Mrs. Robert Cutting of New Orleans, who is expected to arrive today at Pt. Pleasant.
The body arrived there this morning and Undertaker Franklin will remove it late today from his place to the Lusher home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 Tuesday by Rev. Frank Cady and Rev. William Meade, with interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery.
[Note: 18 Oct. 1893 - 9 Dec 1944, handwritten on obituary]
Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin
Lusher, William Gallatin
In Memory
William Gallatin Lusher, son of John and Elizabeth Lusher, was born October 10, 1860,near Mercerville, Gallia County, Ohio. Died at Thivener, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1931, aged 70 years, 4 months and 16 days. His entire life was spent in this county.
He was united in marriage to Ella Spangler, July 15 1885, to which union were born five children; Hattie of Colorado, Alice at home, Lawrence of Pennsylvania, Mary of Gallipolis and Grace, whose untimely death came some four years ago. One brother, A.J. Lusher of Fort Collins, Colorado, is the only living member of this pioneer family.
He united with Elizabeth Chapel Church, January 25, 1906. He served as teacher in the Sunday School and was recently chosen teacher of the Adult Bible Class, for which he was well qualified; but became ill before taking up this work. He was always ready to perform any task assigned to him. He was the author of several religious publications and frequently gave talks on various Bible subjects, particularly, the Book of Revelations. He was noted for his deep thinking, good judgement and seldom made mistakes.
He bore his sufferings patiently, never complaining, believing in the divine providences of God and that His will be done. A loving companion, kind father and good neighbor, he will be missed by the entire community.
Sunset and evening star Twilight and evening bell For though from out the bourne of time and place |
Funeral services were conducted at Elizabeth Chapel by Rev. E.C. Venz and the remains were laid to rest in Mound Hill Cemetery under the direction of A.E. Tope.
Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 26, 1931
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page
Lusk, Elsie Hammond
Elsie Hammond Lusk, 96, formerly of 435 First Avenue, Gallipolis, died Sunday, October 22, 2006, at the Corinne Dolan Center at Heather Hill, in Chardon, Ohio, following an extended illness.
She was born on January 30, 1910 in Cadiz, Kentucky, to the late Gordon B. and Julia M. Hammond.
She graduated from Cadiz, Kentucky High School in 1926 and received her B.A. degree in Latin and education in 1929, from Bowling Green State Teachers College, now Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and later graduated from the Bowling Green College of Commerce. She assumed her first teaching position in Herndon, West Virginia that same year; and taught high school business subjects at Herndon High School, and then at Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia. She also served as an executive secretary at the McBee Company in Athens, Ohio before moving to Gallipolis.
In 1951, after the birth of her children, she resumed her teaching career at Gallia Academy High School, in Gallipolis, where she served until her retirement in 1976. While at Gallia Academy, she was the commercial and business teacher and director of GAHS’s first cooperative office education program, affiliated with the Ohio Department of Education. In this role, she placed her commercial students in local businesses throughout Gallia County, many of whom assumed lifelong careers in business education in Southeastern Ohio. She also directed student clubs and activities at GAHS, including Tri Hi Y, and for many years she sponsored the junior class in its plans and decorations for the Junior-Senior Prom.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Gallipolis and served as church secretary, co-chair of the Sunday School, a member of Grace Guild, and advisor to the Methodist Youth Fellowship. Another of her favorite activities was serving as a charter member of the Gallipolis Garden Club, where she entered winning flower arrangements over many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aven Denzie Lusk, her sister Mary Hammond Boggs, her brother Terry White Hammond, and is survived by her brother, James H. Hammond; daughters Mary Ann Lusk Jorgenson and Nancy Lusk Zimpher (and Kenneth Howey); son, Rodney Hammond Lusk (and Sandy Lusk); grandchildren, Simon (and Jenni) Jorgenson, David (and Melissa) Jorgenson, Allison Lusk, Andrew Lusk, and Fletcher Zimpher.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1: p.m. on Saturday, October 28, at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Ave., Gallipolis, with Rev. Doug Stockton officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to services at noon on Saturday.
A private burial service will be held at Mound Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis, OH 45631.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 24, 2006
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron Top of Page
Lyle, Ada
Lived Here Did Mrs. Lyles,
Who Killed Herself in New York
Mrs. Lyles, who committed suicide in New York Friday, was a former resident of this city and will be remembered by our older readers. Her lifeless body was found in a creek. She had lost her purse containing $200 and was terribly distressed over it, fainting in her room several times. Later on her body was found and the police are certain it was a case of suicide.
Her maiden name was Ada Bally and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bally, who resided in the McClurg frame on front street. Mrs. Bally died in Columbus four or five years ago. Mrs. Lyles was the wife of J. W. Lyles, a telegraph operator, from whom she was divorced. Mr. Lyles lives at Berverly, Mo. Her Gallipolis acquaintances will be surprised to hear of her rash act.
Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, April 19, 1899
Transcribed by J. Farley
Lyle, Betsy Jane
Mrs. Betsy Jane Lyle passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. P. Thomas, below town, about 3 p.m. last Saturday after an illness of nearly a year. She was 85 years old last August. She and her family were residents of Kyger for many years. She is survived by four children one son, Emmett Lyle of Cheshire, Mrs. Beulah Thomas with who she made her home for several years, Mrs. Laura (D. P.) Rupe and Mrs. Mary Stephens of Kenton, Ohio. Mrs. Stephens arrived at the Thomas home Sunday. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren besides other more distant relatives. The funeral was held at Old Kyger Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, burial at Gravel Hill.
Gallipolis Tribune
March 1921
Transcribed by J. Farley
Lyle, Esther
Mother of Capt. Lyle Passes Away
Mrs. Emmett Lyle of Cheshire, mother of Capt. Oliver Lyle of this city, passed away at her home Thursday night, death resulting from leakage of the heart from which she had been a sufferer for several months.
Mrs. Lyle was 61 years of age and a splendid lady with a host of friends who will be grieved to hear of her death. She leaves her husband who will be grieved to hear of her death. She leaves her husband and one son Oliver.
Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 1, 1920
Transcribed by J. Farley
Lyle, Wayne
Wayne Lyle's Passing
Was One of Salem's Most Respected Citizens and
Belonged to Fine Family
Was Descendant of Gen Anthony
Wayne
Wayne Lyle one of Salem's most respected citizens,
died at his home near Dexter last Thursday of bright
desease. He was sixty five years of age. His passing
is lamented by a wide circle of friends, attracted to
him by his many splendid qualities. He was many
splendid qualities. He was a quiet, unassuming man,
progressive and successful in his farming operations,
a man of powerful physique and a nephew of Samuel,
Oliver, Isaac and Boyd Lyle, a fine old English family
of giants in their day. He was an uncle of Supt. Wayne
Lutz of Pomeroy, who bears his name right honorably.
Mr. Lyle was a descendant of Gen. Anthony Wayne (Mad
Anthony) whose signal victory over the Indians
compelled the signing of the Greenville Treaty that
brought peace to the settlers of Ohio, hence the
perpetuation of the illustrious name of Wayne in the
Lyle family.
Mr. Lyle is survived by his beloved wife, two
brothers, Charles of Langsville, John of Wilkesville,
and three sisters, Mrs. J.W. Lutz, of Rutland, Mrs.
June Newsome, of Wilkesville, and Mrs. Alice Baker of
Ewington.
The funeral was held Saturday at Star Hall was
conducted by Rev. Bolton and was largely attended.
Burial was made in the Nelson cemetery.
Pomeroy Democrat
August 30, 1925
Transcribed by J. Farley
Lyon, A. A.
A. A. Lyon Died Friday
Well Known Carriage Maker Succumbed to Fall in Ninetieth Year
Death Friday morning at eleven o’clock removed a long time, well known Gallipolis citizen. Mr. A. A. Lyon passed away at his home on Grape Street, in his 90th year. He suffered a fall at his home on Nov. 1, and could not recover from the shock.
Mr. Lyon was a native of New Jersey, born in Newark in 1837. He was a wagon and carriage maker by trade, and established himself in that business here in 1869, coming here when 33 years of age. He was an honest, capable workman and soon built up a fine business.
Mr. Lyon was first married to Miss Marietta Thompson of Gallipolis, in 1873, who passed away in 1896. In 1906, he married Miss Jennie V. Johnson, who survives him.
Funeral services for Mr. Lyon were held at his late home Monday afternoon by Rev. John Glenn, burial following in Mound Hill Cemetery.
The Gallia Times
Thursday, December 2, 1926
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron