Waddell, Alexander

Greenville, Perry twp, Gallia Co., O.
     Departed this life on the 6th inst. After a few days confinement to his bed, Mr. ALEXANDER WADDELL, something over 100 years of age. The deceased was a native of Scotland, who emigrated to this country at an early day, and after conducting himself for some time with dignity and propriety, married Miss Eleanor Roush, the daughter of one of the earliest and most respectable settlers of Pocahontas county, Virginia. They lived together in all the happiness of conjugal affection for the term of 55 years; early in life they both became members of the M E Church, and lived in the unity of the spirit, and in the bonds of Christian affection they pulled together in the gospel yoke. Their roof became the shelter for the weary pilgrim and the gospel minister for many years, and God blessed them with five sons and seven daughters, whom they early instructed in the path of piety and virtue; eight of whom, through mercy, are trying to follow the example of their parents to that rest which remains for the people of God. The old lady died about seven years ago in the triumphs of a living faith. The old gentleman bore up with Christian fortitude under his bereavement, and waited all the days of his appointed time, and lived to see his children, grand children, and great grandchildren to the number of 260. As a husband he was agreeable and affectionate; as a parent, kind and tender; as a friend, charitable and sincere, and as a citizen, unblemished and inestimable, possessing, perhaps, one of the most even and uninterrupted tempers that ever fell to the lot of man. In short, he was esteemed by all who knew him, scarcely ever having an enemy in his life. He manifested to his last hour the character of a man of the deepest piety; patient in his afflictions, he left the world without a murmur or a groan. His remains were conveyed to the house of his son, John Waddell, on Sunday the 7th instant, where his funeral was preached by the Rev. John Clark, to a large and respectable assemblage of our citizens, with his connexions who listened with interest and attention. "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his."
     Mr. Waddell was one of the earliest Pioneers to the west. He emigrated to Western Virginia with the first band that crossed the mountains, and was in engaged in several battles with the Indians during the frontier wars.

BUCKEYE & GALLIPOLIS JOURNAL
SEPTEMBER 18, 1834

Transcribed exactly from copy of original newsprint.
Grave site is in the Hulbert Cemetery
Alexander Waddell was a Revolutionary War soldier
Carolyn MH Smith

Waddell, Harry

     WADDELL---HARRY, youngest son of Ephraim E. And Jennie Waddell, died in Kansas City, MO., September 25, 1886, in the 32d year of his age.
     Harry was always recognized as an important factor in the social circle in which he lived and moved. Genteel in personal appearance and modest in demeanor, of a bright and cheerful disposition and imbed with a sense of manly worth and integrity, he won for himself the high respect, and possessed the confidence of all who knew him.
     Having an intelligent mind and prompted by a noble spirit of moral obligation, his purpose was ever manifest to have the conduct of his life within the sphere of duty and of right. He was in a true sense a discreet young man, and thoughtfulness seemed to be a distinguishing characteristic of his life. He sought useful and practical information, and was a lover of a good book at a very early period in life.
     After receiving a fair English education in the common and high schools he started out with zeal and a noble purpose, prompted by industry and energy, to make his way in the world, and secure and independent living, and with this end in view went to Kansas City and engaged as a clerk in one of the
large wholesale establishments of that city. But being of a delicate constitution from early youth his physical powers were not equal to his energy and will force, and his purposes and plans of a business character have all been cut off by his early departure to the great hereafter. For that departure he was fully prepared a we believe. He had years before sought God in the pardon of sin, joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and had lived an earnest and consistent Christian life, and though many friends are left weeping they mourn not as those who are without hope.
     Up to the time of Harry's death the household had been an unbroken one, and chief among its members, by his sprightliness, by his cheerful and accommodating disposition, and by his respect for and obedience to his parents, and his love for his brothers and sisters, he contributed largely to make it a home attractive in its interests and enjoyments to all its inmates.
     But death hath not regarded these endearments. It is always painful in its visitations, but doubly so when it selects its victims from the children of our highest hopes and fondest anticipations, and drops the curtain forever on the scene of many years of successful happy life. But these painful
visitations come to our homes, and our death ones are with us no more forever, and like one of old we "are dumb with silence" and our "sorrow isstirred". In his last affliction, Harry was attended by his parents, who brought home the body for burial.
     The funeral services were attended by many sorrowing relatives and friends at Mt. Zion Church on Tuesday following his death, and his remains deposited to rest in the family burying ground."

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, October 27, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Walker, Ella

Mrs Walker dead
     Mrs. Ella Walker, wife of Vinton Walker of East Gallipolis, died Wednesday last after long illness. The funeral was Friday by Rev. Peirce, interment following in Pine Street Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two sons and four daughters.

Gallia Times
February 18, 1926
Transcribed by Cheryl Enyart

Walker, Peter

Peter Walker
    Mr. Peter Walker died at his home on the river road, near Walker's, last Saturday, aged 55 years, leaving a wife and five children. The funeral services were conducted Monday morning by Rev. Jehu Rose. Interment at Mound Hill by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, March 21, 1902
Submitted by Teresa Herrman

Wall, Claibourne D., Dr.

     Dr. Claibourne D. Wall, of this city, died at noon Thursday, after a long and distressing illness. The funeral services were held Saturday at the family residence, Rev. C. F. Creighton conducting the ceremonies. Dr. Wall was a school teacher in his youth, teaching in Henry county, Virginia, where he married. He came to Gallipolis in 1854, and attended courses of lecture in the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati, graduating at the Eclectic Medical College of that city.
     His practice was very extensive for many years. For twelve years he was Coroner of this county and at one time he was U.S. Deputy Revenue Collector. The wife of Dr. Wall died in 1878 and he never recovered from the loss of his companion, failing gradually since. Probably no citizen ever lived here whose love of truth, honesty and right was stronger than in him. As a father he was indulgent and his large heart had the constant tendency of bankrupting his purses. Six sons and one daughter survive him. He died in his 58th year. Let the earth cover a pure man.

[Note: both Claibourne and his wife Elizabeth Smith Wall are buried in Pine Street Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Jounal
August 3, 1882
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Wallace, William Okey

     "Man that is born of woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not."
     "There is hope of a tree if it be cut down that it will sprout again, and that the tender branches thereof will not cease; but man dieth and wasteth away, and riseth not till the heavens be no more; they shall not awake nor be raised out of their sleep."
     The above words of "Job" the old servant of God come to us with added force as the sad intelligence is brought to us that another good friend and neighbor had been taken by the grim reaper, Death, and in the prime of life, and taken to that eternal home from which no traveler returns.
     These lines are penned, as a tribute to the memory of William Okey Wallace, son of William and Charlotte (Garlic) Wallace, who was born February 15, 1894 and died March 8, 1947, aged 53 years and 23 days. Okey was the youngest of a family of 8 children. The father, mother, two brothers and one sister having preceded him in death. Those still living are: Lena Ward and Mrs. George R. Sheets, both of Crown City, Ohio, Cecil of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Chauncey of Kanauga, Ohio.
     In November 2, 1921, he was united in marriage to Belva Saunders, daughter of P.P. and Annie (Cofer) Saunders. To this union were born two lovely daughters, Betty Houck of Springfield, Ohio and Dorothy at home. These loved ones, together with numerous other relatives and friends are left to mourn their irreparable loss.
     Okey always seemed to get so much real joy out of living, always meeting his many friends with a sunny smile or a kindly word, and going about singing at his tasks and labor on his farm.
These words of Washington Irving seem so applicable in his life: "How easy it is for one benevolent being to diffuse pleasure around him, and how truly is a kind heart a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity to freshen into smiles."
     Okey's death came as a shock to the entire community. His nearest friends knew that his health was impaired but even his nearest relatives and loved ones were not unduly alarmed about his condition. He became worse, was taken to the Holzer Hospital on Wednesday night, where he gradually grew worse, passing away Saturday morning, as stated above.
     Okey was a kind and loving husband and companion, an indulgent and understanding father and a staunch and unfailing friend and neighbor. His going will leave a vacancy in hearts which never can be filled. Time will assuage your grief, loved ones, and we know the inadequacy of words, and we can only command you to the one who is able to speak peace to your aching hearts.

[Note: Buried Ridgelawn Cemetery, Guyan Twp]

Gallipolis paper
March 1947
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Walters, William Henry

W.H.Walters, 77 Died Late Friday
Funeral 1 Sunday At Home At 134 Fourth Ave
     William Henry Walters died at 3:25 Friday afternoon at his home, 134 Fourth avenue. He had suffered a stroke Tuesday noon, falling in the doorway of his home, and never regained consciousness.
      Mr. Walter was in his 78th year and had come to Gallipolis from Rio Grande. HIs home was next door to that of Kerns Boster, who died at 11 o'clock last night.
      Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o'clock Sunday at the home by Rev. H M.Smith. Burial at Mt. Zion, in Ohio tp., by Albert E. Tope.
      Mr. Walters was a son of Henry and Rebecca Watson Walters and his exact age was 77 years, 7 months, 23 days. He was twice married. His first wife was Sarah Wells, who died a few years ago, and they are survived by these children: Margaret Sibley and Maude Day of Bladen, Jesse and James of Bidwell, Charlotte Waugh of Crown City, Hannah Henry of Huntington, and Eva Halley of Gallipolis.
      Mr.Walters is survived by his second wife, who was Lorena Rose, widow of Reuben Rose, and by these brothers and sisters: Tom and Craft Walters, Lena Dillon and Jane Burcham, all of Scottown.

[Note: dates from stone: 1863-1942; exact date of death: 16 Jan 1942]

Gallipolis newspaper
January 17, 1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Ward, Andrew

Andrew Ward Dead
     Andrew Ward died at his home in Cheshire Township Friday, Oct 4,1912, aged 69 years. He was born in Morgan Township and was married to Christiana Colwell in 1864 she dying in 1905. Four children were born to this union; J.N. Ward of Cheshire Township, Mrs Zelinda Russell deceased, Howard Ward of Caledonia, Ohio, and Mrs. Jennie May Reeves of Chattanooga, Oklahoma. Seventeen years ago he united with the Second Kyger Creek F.W.B. Church of which he remained a member until his death. Mr. Ward was a kind and affectionate husband, a loving and indulgent father and will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon at the Poplar Church by the Rev. W.J. Fulton.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday Oct 10, 1912
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Ward, Catherine

Death of Mrs. Ward
     News was received here Monday of the death of Mrs. Catherine Neal Ward, wife of Charles Ward of Columbus, who died Saturday, May 18th, 1912, of tubercular trouble.
     She was the third daughter of the late R. D. Neal, Clerk of Courts in this county,and Mrs. Eliza McCormick Neal, sister of Mr. Harvey McCormick of this city, and was comparatively a young woman. She is survived by her husband, mother, brothers Harry and Bundy and three sisters widely separated. She never had any children. She was of a lively good disposition and left many friends and relatives who will mourn her loss.
     Her father and family resided in this city for many years and she left many acquaintances here who will greatly regret to hear of her departure.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 24, 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Ward, Charles L.           

WARD
     October 22d, 1886, Charles L. WARD, son of William and Sarah Ward, aged 25 years, 3 months and ___[illegible] days. The funeral services were held at the family residence October 24th, at 2 O clock p.m. Within a few months death has carried off two sons of the bereaved parents.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, October 27, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Ward, William

WILLIAM D. WARD
Of Chambersburn Dies As Result Of Accident.
     William D. Ward, of Chambersburg, who last Saturday fell from the top of a casing at Dam 26, a distance of 24 feet, died Tuesday morning of cerebral hemorrhage due to the injuries received. He was 51 years, 3 months and 4 days old and was a carpenter by trade. He is survived by his wife and four children, William A., Ira and Harry of Chambersburg, and Mrs. W. C. Caldwell of Apple Grove. Mr. Ward was a good industrious man, was a member of the Christian church. He was also a member of the Jr. O. U. A. M. and K. of G.E. He will be buried under the auspices of both lodges.
     The funeral Services will be held at Swan Creek M. E. church Thursday morning conducted by Rev. Ira Sheets. Burial by Wetherholt.

[Note: dates on stone in Swan Creek Cemetery, Ohio Twp., 1860-1911]

Gallipolis newspaper
1911
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Warden, Corbert

Death of Corbert Warden
     Corbert Warden, son of Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Warden, died Tuesday March 7 at 3:15 p.m. of pneumonia. The funeral services were held Wednesday evening by Rev. Cartmill. Thursday the body was taken to Bladensburg and the burial took place at Bethel Cemetery.

[note: from stone: July 17, 1898-March 7, 1911.....Death Certificate: Born: July 17, 1894; Died March 7, 1911...16 years, 7 months and 20 days of age. Parents: Richard Warden and Hattie V. Trowbridge]

Gallipolis Journal
Wed. March 15, 1911
Vol. 93; No 78
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Warner, Augustus

Augustus Warner Dies Early Monday
Native of Gallia County Succumbs at Home
    The death of Augustus F. Warner, aged 75 years, occurred early Monday morning at the family home on Sharon avenue, after a brief illness. Mr. Warner was a native of Gallia county but lived in Zanesville for many years. Surviving are five children: Mrs. James Dowell of South Side, West Virginia; Mrs. Charles Fielders, of New Holland; Mrs. John L. Tilton, of this city; Mrs. Harry Jeffries of Quincy, West Virginia; Otis Warner, of Ashley; one step-son, Charles Birchard, of Newark; one step-daughter, Mrs. Forrest Hurdman of West Virginia. Ten grandchildren also survive. His wife and three children preceded him in death. Dean company in charge.

The Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio)
August 19, 1930
Submitted by Teresa Herrmann

Warren, Charles B.

Paralysis Caused Death
     Mr. Charles B. Warren, a justice of the peace of Ohio Township, died at his home near Bladen Friday evening, June 12, following a stroke of paralysis suffered several days ago.
     Funeral services were held at Centenary church Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. L. Porter, interment.        
     Mr. Warren was born in Greenbrier County, West Virginia 78 years ago, and was the son of Rev. A. J. and Mary McCoy Warren. He is survived by his wife and five daughters.

[Note: We feel this should be Clark B. 1846-1925]

Gallipolis paper
June 12
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Warren, Ellen Long

Obituary
In Tender remembrance of a noble pioneer woman.
     Ellen Long Warren, daughter of Anderson and Nancy McGate Long, who was born May 10, 1851 and departed this life March 6, 1948, aged 96 years, 9 months and 26 days.
     She was united in marriage to Clark Warren, December 5, 1867 and to this union were born one son and 5 daughters. The son, John E. departed this life several years ago and also the oldest daughter Maggie Clark.
     Almost a quarter of a century ago the father passed to the great beyond leaving four daughters to mourn the passing of the Mother, the girls are the twins, Ota and Ola, Mrs. Golda Glover of Chicago and Katie Gothard at home who has tenderly cared for her mother for 15 years.
     There are also 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren besides a host of nieces, nephews and relatives of both the Long and Warren families. Also many neighbors and friends.
     Aunt Ellen's life story is one of unusual interest for she was born in those rude, but good old times and she has seen many changes in life and living. Some of the happenings were sad, others were glad but she possessed that rare ability to be brave, happy, no matter what came along. With her hardy pioneer spirit she was soon the master of all situations.
     When she was but 2 years old her mother called her three daughters, Eliza, Margaret and Ellen, to her dying bed and gave to each a shiny 50 cent piece. And today in her home there is a large old Bible purchased with Ellen's 50 cent. When she was only 9 death entered the home and the girls lost their father and were put under a guardian and for some time Ellen made her home with a Priestly who lived at that time at what we called the old Walker place on Route 7.
     One of the events while there she was taking water to the men in the fields. she heard the clatter of horses hoofs and a bunch of Gray clad horsemen rode into view with sabers clanking and glittering in the sun. These were a small company of Morgan's men. She hid till they passed on.
When she became a bride she and her husband bought a farm back of Bladen and she lived there till age, ill health and inconvenient to be reached in winter forced her to leave.
     But even then she took in the whole situation and realizing it was best seemed to not grieve. Yet she loved that place for it was here what she and her sons...[next few lines are missing] even work far into the night, for there were stockings and mittens or gloves to knit. Garments for all even the boys must be made many were sewed by hand and the cellar must be filled for food for the winter months.
     But her little family were always warm, well fed, well clothed and happy and as an extra measure they all had a rare sense of humor and could see the pleasant side of almost any situation.
Aunt Ellen wasn't slow in making her decisions and carrying them out and it was almost uncanny how near she came to being right in her decisions.
     But in the labor of every day living and caring for her loved ones she did not forget there was a future that must be met and that one day we must all die and after that the judgement and almost 60 years ago she was converted and united with the Providence Baptist Church and followed the example of her Savior and was buried with him in baptism and though deprived of attending church she kept the faith and surely she must have pleased her maker along life's pathway for did he not say, "With long life, I will bless thee."

[Note from Stone: Centenery Cemetery]

Gallipolis paper
Date unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Warren, Laura C.

Mrs. Warren, 78, Claimed
     Mrs. Laura C. Warren, 78, died at 11 p.m. Saturday, at the home of a son, Russell, at Swan Creek (Route 2, Crown City). She had been in failing health for several years and had been seriously ill for the past year.
     She was born in this county on Sept. 3, 1882, the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary McCaffrey Cornell. Her marriage to Bert Warren took place on Dec. 27, 1900 and he preceded her in death in 1934.
     Three sons surviving are Homer of Gallipolis; Oscar of Springfield and Russell of Crown City. There are 16 grandchildren. A sister, Isabel Cornell of Ironton also survives. She was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. [note: Martha Cornell, died as teenager, Sarah Elizabeth Cornell Kelley, Mary Ida Cornell Kitts and Charles Sanford Cornell, all of Ironton.]
     Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Big Four Church. Rev. Webb Swain will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today and until the hour of the service.

[note: Burial June 20, 1961, Big Four Cemetery, Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
[Front Page, Monday June 19, 1961]
Transcribed and Submitted by F.K. Brown (my great aunt)

Warren, Oscar Berton

O.B. Warren Dies
     Oscar Berton Warren, 57, died at his home on Swan Creek Saturday, July 14. Married in 1900 to Laura Cornell, they have three sons, Homer, Oscar and Russell Warren, all of near Crown City.
Funeral services were Monday at Big Four church by Rev. E.V. Cremeens.

Gallipolis paper
July 1934
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Washington, Mary

Death
     Of Mary Washington, an ex-slave of the Nephew of George Washington and a Prominent Colored Woman of this City.
     Mary Washington, aged 97 years, died at her residence on Third Avenue Friday afternoon at three o’clock from infirmities incident to old age. Aunt Mary, as she was known to most everyone in this city, was a fine old colored lady who had helped raise a number of our prominent citizens and whose death will be deplored, though she was anxious to go to her last resting place. She was born way back in 1810 and for some time was the slave of Dr. Lawrence Washington of Winchester, Va., who finally released her from bondage and she came to this city and lived with the Pitrat family for a number of years. It was in the early 30’s that she arrived in this city and from that time until almost the time of her death she had been employed as a faithful and trusted servant of most of our prominent families, having been with the Pitrats’, Narets’, Millers’, Langleys’, Baers’, Henkings’, and numerous others. Aunt Mary was taken ill about a week ago and it was soon seen that she could not survive. Many of the children who she had nursed, when notified of the approaching end, were in attendance upon her and everything possible was done to make the final struggle as peaceful as possible.
     She was a faithful member of the A.M.E. Church and had been a Methodist for over fifty years. She requested that her funeral be held at the A.M.E. Church. To the last her memory was exceedingly active and her energy and wonderful memory for a person of that advanced age have been much commented upon. While in bondage she had two children, a son and a daughter, who were taken to Texas by Dr. Washington. The son alone survives as does another daughter, Ella Gray of this city, who was born after she was set free.
     The funeral services will be held at the A.M.E. church Sunday afternoon at two o’clock by the Rev. Simmons. Interment will be at Pine street cemetery by Hayward.

Gallipolis Daily Journal
Vol. XIII, N. 34 , Saturday February 9, 1907, Page 1
Contributed by Peggy Youngs

CHESHIRE
     Charles Delmore WATSON, aged 6 years, son of Mr. And Mrs. W. H. WATSON, died of brain fever, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1886. Funeral services were held by Rev. W. H. Gibbons at the M.E. Church, Wednesday, 2 PM.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, November 10, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Watson, Leverett

     "A Sad, Sad, Death--Sunday Afternoon, while Leverett WATSON, oldest son of Henry Watson, was bathing with a companion in the river at Carl's coal landing, he became strangled and before help could rescue him he drowned; his body was secured in about ten minutes and all efforts to restore life proved fruitless; his age was about thirteen years; he was one of the best boys in this community; his politeness was proverbial. The family have the sincere sympathy of the vicinity. The funeral services were held at the M.E Church, Tuesday, at 11 O'clock a.m., Rev. W. H. Gibbons delivered the sermon.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, September 08, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Watson, Sallie E.

     Mrs. Sallie E. Watson, a highly respected lady, passed away at her home on the Waugh Bottom, Saturday evening at nine oclock. She had been a great sufferer for a long time from heart trouble and dropsy. She was the widow of the late Hiram Watson and was reared near Clipper Mill, Her maiden name was Scott.
     In early womanhood she followed school teaching with good success and after her retirement from that profession, she took a great interest in educational affairs and was always ready to lend a hand in any kind of an undertaking that would uplift or elevate the character of the young people of her neighborhood.
     She was a great reader and a deep thinker and loved to talk over the events of the day with her associates.
     For several years she has lived alone at the old homestead, where the neighbors always had a kindly welcome and a cheery smile to greet them. During her illness she was kindly cared for by the people of the community and by whom she will be sadly missed.
     The funeral and burial occurred at Clay Chapel Tuesday.

Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Watson, Sylvia Barry

OBITUARY OF SYLVIA BARRY WATSON
     Mrs. Sylvia Watson, 94, of Linville (sic), Ohio, died Thursday, April 24, 1986, in Bryant Health Care Center, Ironton, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Sunday at Schneider Funeral Home, Chesapeake, by Minister Richard Nicols. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Gallia Co..
     She was born Jan. 18, 1892, in Gallia County, a daughter of the late John and Navada Moore Barry. She was a member of Linville (sic) Church of Christ. She was preceded in death, in 1954, by her husband, Edward Watson. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Jewell) Roach of Chillicothe; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Garnet Sheets, one stepson, Garrett Watson, both of Gallipolis; two brothers, Lawrence Barry of Aid and Arnold Barry of Proctorville; two granddaughters, Mrs. Donald (Leila) Martin of Frankfort, Kentucky., and Mrs. John (LaVersa) Motes of Chillicothe; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.      Friends may call from 6 to 9 P.M. Saturday at Schneider Funeral Home.

The Herald-Dispatch
Saturday, April 26, 1986, page A-9.
Contributed by Jeff Hayes [email protected]

Watts, David

Death of David Watts
     Mrs. James P. Hott received the intelligence Thursday, the 13th, that her brother David Watts, formerly of Springfield Township, but a resident of Delaware for the last eight or ten years, had died that afternoon at 5 o'clock, from a complication of trouble. Mr. Watts was a resident of this city for a few years before moving to Delaware, and was a most highly respected citizen, in the 50th year of his age. He was engaged in the book and stationery business at Delaware and was highly prosperous. He was the second son of Esquire Andrew Watts (now 87 years old) by his last marriage. He leaves a widow, the daughter of the late William Cherrington, and four sons and one daughter.
     His oldest son, William, is the President of the Richland, (Mich.) National Bank, and a most worthy citizen. The next son George, was in the bookstore with his father, while Charles has a branch store between Columbus and Delaware. Arthur, the other son, is a lad at home. His daughter, Miss Annette is also at home with her mother. Mr. Watts was a member of the M.E. Church since a very young man and led a correct and christian life. He was __ of P. and his burial will be conducted at the direction of that order at Delaware. He also leaves besides his aged parents, Mrs. Hott mentioned. Mrs. Wal__ Ramsey, and brothers William and John of Springfield Township and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Scogvill of Texas, and all of whom will sustain their loss an affectionate and be__ relative and the first bereavement in the family since they reached an adult age.

Gallipolis Journal
December 19, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Watts, William Morrison

     William Morrison Watts was born in Greenbrier county, Virginia, July 6, 1813; died in South Webster, O., Nov. 11, 1891, of atrophy of the liver. He came to Rodney at 8 years of age and chose for his profession the practice of medicine and surgery. For a time he practiced his profession here he then moved to Mabees' Corner, Jackson county, but becoming dissatisfied with his location there, he again moved to South Webster where he permanently located Dec. 24, 1842. As a physician he was remarkably successful both here and in his final location.
     He had been a christian from boyhood, a good, generous-hearted, benevolent man. Especially did he strive to assist the weak young man who might be trying to get an education as several young men of Scioto can testify. Having lived a consistent christian he had no fears of the end and seemed anxious
to go. Calling his family to his bedside he bade each of them good-bye. He remained perfectly conscious to the last. His last words were, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him."
     The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. N. Middleton in the M.E. church in South Webster, (of which church he was a member), from Psa. xxxvii, 37: "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of this man is peace"; after which his body was laid gently away by those who knew him and loved him. He leaves a daughter and two sons to mourn their loss: Park C. Watts, Mrs. Maggie Gist and Dr. J. W. Watts, a successful physician in Rodney.

Gallipolis Journal
November 25, 1891
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Waugh, Al

Al Waugh Dies in Oregon
     Al Waugh, a well known former resident here, died Saturday afternoon from a heart attack at his home in Toledo, Oregon. A message to that effect was received by Mrs. J. C. Wills of Bladen.
     He leaves his widow, who before her marriage was Miss Elma Evans, and two daughters, Mrs. Edna Salvage, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Katie Williamson, Toledo, Oregon; also three sisters, Mrs. Clara Hazlett, Bladen, Mrs. Thomas Wetherholt, Gallipolis; Mrs. Charles Wetherholt, Milton, W. Va.; and two brothers, Heenan and Lew Waugh of Columbus.
     Mr. and Mrs. Waugh had planned to make a visit to Gallia county sometime this summer. Mr Waugh was born and raised in Gallia county and many friends will regret to hear of his death.

[Note: per 1930 census for Toledo, Oregon, Mr. Waugh was born in 1863. Date of death unknown.]

Gallipolis newspaper
Date unknown
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Waugh, Albert Floyd (Jake)

Jake Waugh Dead
Former Bladen Man Killed in Accident at Detroit Monday
     Jacob Waugh, aged about 40, formerly of Blalden, was killed in an accident Monday while employed at Detroit. He was a son of C. L. Waugh of Chambersburg, and leaves a wife and family. No further particulars have been received by his father.
     It was erroneously reported last week that Albert Floyd (Jake) Waugh, formerly a resident of the Bladen community, had been killed in an accident, while employed at Detroit. Mr. Waugh died at his home in Indianapolis, on February 2, after a short illness of pneumonia. He left a wife whom he married in the west several years ago. Mr. Wuagh was the youngest son of C. L. waugh of Chambersburg, and was born in Ohio township, July 24, 1881. At the time of his death he was forty four years of age. He left this locality when quite young to seek his fortune in the west and resided for some time in Illinois.
     Besides his father, he is survived by the following: Two brothers, Emmett E. Waugh of Crown City and John L. Waugh of Huntington, and four sisters, Mrs. Lee Dickey of Huntington, Mrs. C. A. Caldwell, of Bladen, and Mrs. Carl Kail of Richmond, Ind., Mrs. J. W. Stevers of Crown City. His mother died about twenty years ago.
     The body of Mr. Waugh was shipped to Huntington, where funeral servies were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dickey last Friday, Rev. Harmon of the Baptist church officiating. J. W. Stevers and son had charge of the burial which was made in Woodmere cemetery.

Galipolis paper
February 2
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Waugh, Alfred

Alfred Waugh 70 Died Early Sunday
     Alfred Waugh, aged about 70, and a lifelong resident of Ohio tp., died at 8:40 Sunday morning. He had been ill two or three weeks at his home near PawPaw school.
     His wife, who was Mary Smeltzer of this city, died about 19 years ago. They are survived by nine children: Roy, William, John, Lorton, Emil Edgar (Cooney), Mrs. Garnet Warren and Mrs. Lillie Hulley, all of Ohio tp,: AMos Waugh, who until a few months ago build a fruit store on Court street, but is now living in Ashland, Ky., and Poe Waugh, Eureka star route. Alfred Waugh was a son of Poe Waugh.
     Since the foregoing lines were written it is learned that Alfred Wilson Waugh's age was 71 years, 2 months, 10 days. His son, John, lives at Waterloo.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. John Hall at King Chapel at 2 o'clock Tuesday. Burial by C.R. Halley.

[Note: He is buried Stone King Cemetery OH twp 1865-1937.]

Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Virginia Moses

Waugh, Amel E.

Amel E. Waugh Dies Saturday
     Amel E. (Cooney) Waugh, 36, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Saturday in Holzer Hospital after a three weeks illness. He was an Ohio Twp. farmer.
     He is survived by his widow, Lyla Beiner Waugh, and 11 children: John Lee, 16; Carl, 15; Eugene, 14; Clarence, 12; Mary Lou, 11; Inez Marie, 10; Beatrice, 8; Amel Leslie, 6; Fern, 5; Karen Joy, 3; and Merrill Richard, 16 months. Also surviving are six brothers and sisters: Amos Waugh, Ashland, Ky; John Waugh, Lorton Waugh, and Mrs. Garnet Warren, Bladen; William Waugh and Mrs. Lillie Holley, Gallipolis.
Decedent was born August 29, 1911, to Alfred and Mary Smeltzer Waugh.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Paw Paw Church in Ohio Twp., with the Rev. Earl Cremeens officiating. Burial will be made by C.R. Halley in King Cemetery. The body will be at his home this evening.

[Note from stone: 1910 - 1947]

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Waugh, Charles E.

Charles E. Waugh Dies
      Mr. Charles E. Waugh, 73, a life long resident of Ohio township, died early Friday, Dec. 22, 1933, at his home several miles removed from Bladen. A heart attack caused his death. He is survived by his wife, in very poor health, three sons, Emory Waugh of Bidwell, Stanley and Denver Waugh and a daughter, Mrs. Leon Brumfield, all of Bladen. A foster daughter, Mrs. Raymond Ross, was reared in the Waugh home. Mr. Waugh was a son of the late Poe Waugh, and a good citizen. Funeral services were Saturday in the family home by Rev. R.R. Denney, burial in the King cemetery.

Gallipolis paper
Dec.1933
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Waugh, D. Q.

Dr. D. Q Waugh, 85, Of Cheshire Died Last Night
Funeral Is Set For 2 [o'clock] Wednesday At Mt. Zion
     Dr. D. Q. Waugh, retired osteopath, died at 8 o'clock last night at his home above Cheshire. He had been seriously ill for some weeks.
     Before his retirement to what used to be known as the Dutton Farm, Dr. Waugh practiced in Middleport for many years. He was a native of Ohio Township and was nearing his 85th birthday. He was born Dec. 28, 1857 and was a son of Marshall and Zinrode Parr Waugh.
     On Sept. 22, 1886, he married Laura Call, a daughter of Finley Small of Ohio Township and she and one daughter, Bessie, who is at the parental home, survive. Complete data of Dr. Waugh's professional career are not available, but it is known that for a time he was located in Mason City.
     Though his initials, D.W., were familiar to thousands, even few close friends knew him as Quinn, a name used when he was a young man.
     Funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Zion near Swan Creek, at 2 o'clock Wednesday. Interment at the same place. The body was taken to the Rawlings-Coats Mortuary in Middleport and will remain there until it is removed to the Mt. Zion Church.
     Dr. Waugh was a first cousin of W.E., James, Tom and Leslie Boggs of Gallipolis and of Mrs. Dan Davis of Northup.

[note: stone...Swan Creek 1857-1942.. Death Certificate..born Dec. 28, 1857; died Dec. 14, 1942; 84 years 11 months and 17 days of age]

Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Waugh, Edward C.

Edward C Waugh
     Funeral services for Edward C. Waugh, 77, of 833 10th St., are to be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Waugh-Hallen-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis. Waugh died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday in Mercy Hospital after an illness of two years.
     He was born Feb. 25, 1886, Gallia County, a son of John and Effie Collin Waugh. He had resided in Portsmouth since 1924 and was a retired molder at Ohio Stove Co. Waugh was married Dec. 16, 1904, in Point Pleasant, W. Va., to Jessie Chick. Mrs. Waugh survives.
     Also surviving are a son, Clarence Waugh of Gallipolis; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Mehl of Gallipolis and Mrs. John Eads of Sarasota, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
     Waugh was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
     Rev. Howard G Young, pastor of First Baptist in Gallipolis is to officiate at services. Interment is to be in Gallipolis. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at Melcher-Funeral Home and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 0 p.m. Saturday at Waugh-Hallen-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis.

Portsmouth Times
5-24-1963
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Waugh, James Gallatin

     James Gallatin Waugh, son of Wayne and Elizabeth Swindler Waugh passed away at his home near Gallipolis, Ohio on October 17, 1947 at the age of 65 years, six months, three days. Being born April, 14, 1882, his illness was of short duration, all was done that loving hands and medical skill could do to no avail.
     He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Northup, April 26, 1919 and to them the following children were born: Mrs. Juanita Clark, Elmo Thomas, Harold and Craig, Mrs. Mary Wray, Mrs. Alta Jewell at home, one son passed away in 1941. He also leaves the following brothers ans sisters, Emmette, Grover, John, Mrs. Rachel Fraley, Mrs. John Smith, also 7 grandchildren and a host of other friends and relatives. Jim professed his faith in Christ some time ago.
     Blessed are them that die in the Lord. They shall rest from their labors. He will be remembered as one always ready to lend a helping hand in sickness or any way to help his fellow man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

[Note: from stone d. October, 17, 1947 Mt. Zion Cemetery]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
[No date]
Transcribed by Jean Yount

Waugh, Jessie

Waugh
     Mrs. Jessie Waugh, 88, of Rendezvous Medi-Home, died Thursday following a long illness. A native of Gallia County and a member of Temple Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward in 1963.
     Survivors include a son, Clarence Waugh of Gallipolis; a daughter, Mrs. Helen McGuire, 1139 1/2 Gallia St., two grand-children and five great-grandchildren.
     Services are to be Monday at 11 a.m. at Melcher Funeral Home with Rev. Max Sidders officiating. Burial is to be in Pine Street Cemetery in gallipolis. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday

Portsmouth Times
Friday, Feb. 4, 1977
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Waugh, John L.

John Waugh Dies Friday, Huntington
     John L. Waugh, 70, retired C. & O. shop employee, died Friday in a Huntington hospital. Four daughters and these four sisters survive: Mrs. Emma Dickey, Huntington; Mrs. John Stevers and Mrs. Mary Caldwell, Gallia County, and Mrs. Carl Call of Eaton, O.
     Funeral at 2:30 Sunday at the Huntington Fourth Ave. U. B. Church. Burial at Huntington.

Gallipolis paper
[no date]
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Waugh, Mrs. John L.

Mrs. Waugh Passes in Greenup - Burial in Huntington Friday
     Mrs. John L. Waugh, mention of whose illness appeared in this paper some days ago, died at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home in Greenup, Ky.
     She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Clifford Pring, Charleston, W. Va.; Mrs. Denny Wright, Muncie, Indiana; Mrs. Fred Hamilton and Mrs. Everett Hamilton, both of Huntington. A son, Forest, died about 25 years ago. She is survived also by three brothers and a sister: John and Clovis Callicoat and Bertha Barlow, all of Muncie, Will Callicoat, Polkadotte.
     A short service was held at the home at 9 this morning. The body was then to be taken to the home of the daughter, Emma Hamilton, near the Nickel plant in Huntington. At 2 Friday a service will be held at the First U. B. church on 31st street, Huntington. Burial in Woodmere cemetery.
     Mrs. Waugh was 55 years old and her death resulted from a stroke suffered two weeks ago. Mr. Waugh was an employee of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad.

Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Waugh, John M.

John M. Waugh Dies In Ohio twp.
     John M. Waugh, 73, died Saturday noon at his home three miles back of Bladen on Swan Creek, having long been in poor health. He is survived by his wife, the former Louisa Phillips; a brother, O. C. Waugh of Crown City, R., and a sister, Mrs. Alice Day of Bladen.
     Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock (slow time) at the home.

[Note: Buried King's Chapel. Dates on marker 1870-1944]

Gallipolis paper
1944
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Waugh, John T.

     John T. Waugh 86 of Crown City, husband of Emma E. Waugh died Tuesday in Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, WVa. He was a retired farmer. Additional survivors include one son John D. Waugh of Crown City, and three daughters Mrs. Otis (Kathryn) Chapmanof Cheshire; Mrs. Russell (Eloise) Ross Crown City and Mrs. Gearldine Warren of Gallipolis. Funeral 2 p. m. tomorrow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church near Gallipolis; burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Huntington Herald Dispatch
Thursday, December 8, 1983
Submitted by Ernie Wright

Waugh, Matilda Susan

Crown City Woman Claimed By Death
     Matilda Susan Waugh, 77, widow of Emmett E. Waugh, passed away at her home in Crown City this morning at 1:55 o'clock following a short illness.
     She leaves a son, Elmer at home and two daughters, Mrs. N. Ray Noffsinger, Charleston; Mrs. J.M. Smeltzer, Huntington; and one granddaughter, Mrs. Fred G. Hawes Jr., Huntington.
     Friends may call at her late home after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at the Crown City Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Pearl Dial, South Point and the Rev. Frank Harding, Crown City, will have charge. Burial will follow under the direction of the Stevers Funeral Service in the Crown City Cemetery.

[Note: From Funeral Book died 20 Sept. 1948]

Gallipolis paper
Date Sept. 1948
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Waugh, Maxon Wayne

Waugh Is Killed 8 Months After Entering Service
     Private Maxon Wayne Waugh, 19, who was killed in action on March 5, as reported in Tuesday’s Tribune, was inducted into service last May 29. Among those inducted at the same time were Jack Trotter and Lewis Clark.
     Private Waugh received his basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas, and went to Italy via North Africa some time in February. His last letter to his parents, Postmaster and Mrs. O. V. Waugh of Eureka, was sent from the Anzio beachhead and dated Feb. 27. He was a member of an infantry rifle company, but it is not permissible to name the military unit. He could have been on combat duty only a few days before he was killed, it is inferred from the known date about his movements.
Like his boyhood schoolmate, Joe Craig, young Waugh has made the supreme sacrifice for his country. Other school boys will have to take their places in the line so long as war remains the established method of establishing “justice” among “civilized” nations.
     Wayne was the only son and pride and joy of his parents and his two sisters, Ernestine and Elizabeth.

Gallipolis Tribune
1944
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Pvt. Waugh’s Body To Arrive Home
     The body of Maxon Wayne Waugh, killed in action Sunday, March 5, 1944, on Anzio Beach, will arrive on the 12:39 p. m. Wednesday train in Gallipolis and it will be received by F. L. Stevers, Mercerville.
     A member of the 179th Infantry 45th Division, Pvt. Waugh was the son of Oral V. and Georgia E. McKean Waugh, who survive with two sisters, Mrs. Henry R. Bright, Marion, and Mrs. Gerald L. Wright, Sandusky.
     Funeral services, which will be announced later in the week, probably will be held Sunday.

Gallipolis Tribune
Undated
Transcribed by Lew Casey

Waugh, Pvt. Maxon Wayne
Body Of Soldier Home For Burial
     Military funeral Services under the auspices of the Gallipolis VFW and Legion Post will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church below Bladen for Pvt. Maxon Wayne Waugh, who was killed March 5, 1944, on the Anzio beachhead.
     Son of Eureka Postmaster and Mrs. Oral V. Waugh, the young soldier's body is in his parents' apartment over the post office in Eureka, where friends may call.
     The Rev. Charles W. Lusher will officiate at the funeral, and burial will be made by F. L. Stevers, Mercerville, in Mound Hill Cemetery. Military escort for Pvt. Waugh is Sgt. Emerson Truesdale, Columbus. Sgt. Truesdale is a Gallia County native.

[Note: b. 29 Jan. 1924]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
[No date]
Transcribed by Jean Yount

Waugh, Polly

Mrs. Charles E. Waugh Dies at Bladen
      Mrs. Polly Waugh, 61, widow of Charles E. Waugh, who died on Dec. 22, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 13, 1934, from a stroke of paralysis on New Year's day, at the family home near Bladen. Funeral services were Monday afternoon by Rev. Ira Sheets, burial in the King cemetery. Mrs. Waugh was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gardner. Three sons and a daughter survive their parents. They are Stanley and Denver Waugh and Mrs. Leon Brumfield, all of Ohio township, and Emory Waugh of Bidwell.

Gallipolis Paper
Jan. 1934
Transcriber by Theresa E. Smith

Waugh, Rachel

Died At Advanced Age
     Mrs. Rachel Waugh, aged 84 years, died at her home in Bladen Thursday, February 19, after an illness of several weeks following an accident in which her hip was broken.
     She leaves her husband, Theodore Waugh, four daughters, Mrs. Ed Porter, Mrs. Rose Richie, Mrs. J. Blazer and Mrs. James Chick, and one son, Malcomb Angel.

Gallipolis Paper [no date available]
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Waugh, Roy E.

Roy E. Waugh, World War I Vet, Died Wednesday
Was Gassed on Western Front, Never Fully Recovered
     Roy E. Waugh, who was gassed while serving his country in World War I in France, died Wednesday at the home on Gallipolis Route 2 (about two miles beyond Rodney and near the Hamrick place). He had long been ill and nearly helpless as a result of his war experiences.
     Decedent had entered his 51st. year, having been born in Ohio Township on May 22, 1896. He was a son of the late Alfred and Mary Smeltzer Waugh.
     After his return from army service, he married Mamie Forth of Clay Township. She survives him but they have no children. He is survived also by these brothers and sisters; Amos Waugh, Ashland, KY; John, Poe, Cooney, Lorten, Mrs. Grant Waugh, all of Bladen; William and Mrs. Lillie Holley, both of Gallipolis, while a brother and sister preceded him in death.
     When the foregoing lines were written this morning, funeral arrangements had not been completed. Coleman R. Halley is in charge of arrangements.

Waugh Rites at Ohio Chapel and M. Hill Cemetery
      Funeral services will be conducted for Roy E. Waugh at Ohio Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday by Rev. J.E. Hakes. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery by C.R. Halley.
     The statement in yesterday's paper that he had long been ill and nearly helpless appears now as an exaggeration to the reporter who has since talked to the bereaved widow, the former Mamie Forth.
     Waugh had been bedfast for six weeks and in poor health for more than a year and he attributed his bronchial ailment to the gassing he received in France in World War I.
     They had lived on the Garners Ford Road, off Route 35, the last three years, on the J.D. Reese farm, now owned by Dewey Haskins of Huntington. They moved there from the Wallace farm at Clipper Mills, Mrs. Waugh said.
     The body will be taken home at 3 p.m. today, where friends may call.

[note: stone died 1946. Death Certificate born May 22, 1896; died June 26, 1946; 50 years 1 month and 4 days of age.]

Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Waugh, Theodore

     Theodore Waugh, 88, died Wednesday morning, April 24, 1935, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Davis, in Harrison township. He had not been confined to his bed, but had been in an invalid condition for several weeks.
     Mr. Waugh was born where the Ohio township townhouse now stands, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Waugh, and is the last of their family. Mr. Waugh was twice married, first to Miss Mary Sowards,who became the mother of Mrs. Mamie Cox of near Greenfield. Wilbur Waugh of Huntington, George A Waugh of near Northup. He married again, but both wives preceded him in death.
     Mr. Waugh had served as justice of the peace and filled other township offices and his worth as a citizen was widely recognized. He had been a life-long member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Friday at Asbury church by Rev. Earl Cremens, burial following in Mound Hill cemetery.

Gallipolis paper
April 24, 1935
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Waugh, Thomas Jefferson (Tobe)

Tobe Waugh Dead
     The Waugh Bottom community in Ohio township, lost one of its best citizens in the passing of Thomas Jefferson (Tobe) Waugh, on Friday, March 28, 1924. Mr. Waugh was born February 8, 1851, and was the youngest son of Thomas and Miriam (Sloan) Waugh, sturdy pioneers of that community.
     Five sons and five daughters, besides the deceased, constituted this large family. All of the children lived to manhood and womanhood with the exception of William S., and George E., who died in infancy. Eliza A., died at eleven, and James T., in early manhood. Mrs. Sarah Taylor and John H. were the next to be taken by death. Their eldest son, Marshall Clinton, died August 21, 1920, and another daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis died in Springhill, Kansas, a year or more ago. Mrs. Matilda Boggs of Racoon Island and Miss Mary F. Waugh, at home, are the only survivors of this large family.
     On Sept. 19, 1876, Mr. Waugh was united in marriage to Miss Viola Smith, daughter of the late Brice H. Smith of Guyan township. The whole period of their married life was spent in the home of Mrs. Waugh's parents and after they passed to the other world the old homestead fell to them and they have resided there ever since. Mr. Waugh's sister, Miss Mary was also a member of the household. Their children, Wilbur, Arius and Mrs. Anna Mooney were reared in the old home and they still reside in the near community. There are now fourteen grand children.
     In his early years Mr. Waugh engaged in the store business, but later turned his attention to farming and continued in that occupation until he was stricken with disease. All who knew Mr. Waugh will remember him as a kind neighbor obliging in many ways, a loving husband and father and especially devoted to the sister, with whom he spent the seventy years of his life. Mr. Waugh became seriously ill a few months ago and was taken to the hospital in Huntington, where he received the best of care, but medical skill and attention were of no avail. He realized his work on earth was done and expressed himself many times as being ready to meet his mother at the Heavenly gates. So he passed peacefully from this life.
     On Sunday afternoon his remains were fololowed by a large procession of friends, relatives and neighbors to the Swan Creek M. E. church, where the funeral rites were performed. Five hundred people paid their last tribute of respect to a good man and a kind neighbor. Rev. W. K. Riggs officated at the funeral and other ministers, Rev. E. L. Sheets, Rev. E. V. Creamears and Rev. John Tipton offered words of consolation to the bereaved families. Interment was made in the church cemetery by undertaker J. W. Stevers and son. E. A. Clark, W. F. Campbell, Sam Halley, J. C. Wills, A. J. Kennedy and W. L. Gilmore were the active pall bearers.

Gallipolis paper
March 28, 1924
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Waugh, Veva

Waugh Funeral Tentatively Set for 2 [o'clock] Friday
     Funeral services for Mrs. Veva Waugh, of whose death was brief mention in Wednesday's Tribune, will be held at p.m. Friday at Mt. Zion in Ohio Township. However, the time was fixed tentatively, with the intention of resetting for a later hour or day, if necessary to accommodate a soldier son. Rev. E. V. Cremeens will officiate and interment will be made by C.R. Halley
     Mrs. Waugh, was a daughter of W.E. and Rose Angle Ritchie of Swan Creek. She was born nearly 49 years ago...May 25, 1894.
     Surviving children are Mrs. Arbeautis Houck, Justice Waugh and Calvin Waugh, who is stationed at Camp Wheeler, GA. There are also a sister and brother, Mrs. Virginia Pfeiffer and George Richie.
     Mrs. Waugh's death occurred in White Cross Hospital, Columbus, early Tuesday. She had been operated there last week for a brain tumor.
     The body, first brought to Halley's Mortuary, was removed at noon Wednesday to the home.

Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

     In the hush of the early morning another wife and mother answered the call to the greatest duty of the human race and faced the inevitable conqueror of mortal life--death. Without a flinch of that noble character Mrs. Alva Waugh became victorious and triumphant in a greater field of life.
     Veva, the daughter of W.E. and Rose Angel Richie was born in Gallia County, Ohio May 25, 1894. And during the span of years that was her privilege to live never migrated far from the paternal homestead and through these years Mrs. Waugh, has had the pleasure and guidance of her father and mother, also one sister, Mrs. Virginia Pfeiffer and one brother, George Richie, still survive. Having lost one sister Bess and a brother Merill but now again are reunited forever.
     In early life under the ministry of Rev. Riggs, Mrs. Waugh accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, was baptized and became a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. In her daily life among her family and her intimate friends that noble lesson taught to her by her Master cast its reflections upon all with whom she came in contact and was a boon to their spirits when depressed as their burdens were lightened and their pathway directed upward and onward.
     On May 18, 1915, a young woman of almost twenty-one summers she was united in Holy Marriage to Alva Waugh and for more than quarter century, together they enjoyed each other's companionship, carried each other's load, rejoiced in each other's love and shared each other's sorrow.
     To this union came three bundles of God's love, Arbeautis (Mrs. John) Houck, Justine and Calvin and with their coming, Mrs. & Mrs. Waugh's home became a paradise or near to it as they could make it for their own, they forgot themselves, and lived for their children.
     Perhaps the greatest trial of Mrs. Waugh's life came at the time when her son answered his call to his country and if need be to pay his supreme sacrifice, yet with that affection of a noble soul, she gave though her heart was torn almost to bleeding.

[note: Death Certificate..Vevie Waugh was born May 25, 1893; died March 9, 1943; 49 years 9 months and 14 days of age. Burial Swan Creek Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Waugh, Viola

Aged Mrs. Waugh Died Tuesday 7 P.M.
Rites at Swan Creek Church at 2 P.M. Tuesday
     Mrs. Viola A. Waugh, widow of Thomas J. Waugh, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday at her home in Waugh Bottoms, Ohio Twp. (Bladen R. 1). Her age was 91 years, 4 months, 23 days and she had had an extended illness.
     She is survived by three children, Wilbur C. Waugh, Arius E. Waugh and Mrs. John T. Mooney, all of Bladen; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. There are three living brothers, W. R. Smith, Mercerville; Dr. H.M. Smith, Akron, and Joe Smith, Philadelphia. A sister, Mrs. Mary E. Notter died Aug. 29 in Huntington.
     Decedent was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Swan Creek Methodist Church, with Rev. Earl Cremeens in charge. Burial by F.L. Stevers.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 26, 1945
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Waugh, Wayne

     Wayne Waugh, aged 55, who lived 1-1/2 miles back of Swan Creek, died about 11 o'clock Monday of appendicitis. He was operated on four weeks before to a day, but the appendix could not be removed owing to adhesions and it seems that proper drainage from the diseased organ could not be obtained.
His distressing illness and untimely death occasioned deep sorrow. Wayne Waugh was a big hearted man, kind and indulgent to his family, and good to everybody he knew. He will be missed in Ohio Tp., where the abiding sympathy of all goes out to the disconsolate widow and the orphaned children. He was the father of fourteen, of whom nine survive--James, Charles, Grover, Emmett, Arius, John, Mary Belle, Mrs. Emmett Fraley and Mrs. Virgil Waugh. He is also survived by one brother, Jesse Waugh, and one sister, Mrs. Mettie Green.
     The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the Masons, Rev. Ira Sheets officiating. Burial in the King graveyard by Undertaker J. W. Stevers.

[Note: 180 - 1916 from stone and funeral record died 29 August 1916]

Gallipolis paper
1916
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Waugh, Wilbur C.

Wilbur C. Waugh Died at 2:30 A.M.
     Wilbur C. Waugh, whose life span of 69 years was spent in the Bladen community, died at 2 o'clock this morning at the Holzer Hospital.  He had been seriously ill only since Monday and was brought to the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
     Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July Fourth, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. Charles Lusher in charge.  Burial will be at Mound Hill by C.R. Halley.
     Friends will be received at the bereaved home after 1 p.m. Thursday.
     Mr. Waugh is survived by his wife, Maude (Ritchie) Waugh; a daughter, Mrs. Lee Saum of Columbus; two sons, Glenn of Columbus and Ralph of Gallipolis.  There are a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter; also a brother, Arius Waugh of Bladen, and a sister, Mrs. T.J. Mooney of Crown City.
     Decedent was a member of the...[Note: rest of article has been cut off.]

[Note from stone: 1877-1947]

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Webster, D.G.

D. G. (Del) Webster died Saturday at his home in Huntington at the age of 71. Mr. Webster was a native of Gallia County and leaves several relatives in the county. Dr. Joe Webster, of Dam 26, is a brother. He is also survived by his widow, four daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday morning after which the body was brought back for burial in the family burying ground near Flag Springs. [Note by H.E., this is Webster Cemetery in Walnut Township.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June, 1928
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Webster, Joseph S.

Dr. Joe Webster Died Sunday A.M. At His Home Above Eureka
Funeral Is Set For 2 Tuesday; Interment Here
     Dr. Joseph S. Webster, last of Gallia County's rural doctors, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at his home on Route 7 between Eureka and Raccoon Island.  He was 73 years old and had been suffering from a heart condition for several years.
     On account of his physical condition Doctor Webster had ceased to respond to calls but advised and administered to patients who came to his home.
     He was a man of commanding physique, successful as a practitioner, and had acquired a competence.  He had valuable properties in Gallipolis.
     Doctor Webster was born at Flag Springs, Walnut Twp., and was a son of Jacob and Betheliza Stewart Webster.  He was graduated from Miami Medical College in 1899.  He began practice in Waterloo but at that time lived in the Gallia County end of that village.
     Surviving him are his widow, Elizabeth Evans Webster; two sons, John M., at home and in charge of the farm, and Morris L., a druggist at Athens.  Another son died in 1910.  There are three grandchildren, Anne, daughter of John M.; Joe M. and Carol, son and daughter of Morris L.; and two brothers, Dr. Daniel J. Webster of Ironton and Noah Webster, living on the old family homestead.
     Brief funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home, with Rev. E.L. Miller of Chester, Ohio in charge. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery by F.L. Stevers.

[Note from stone: 1874 - 1947]

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Weed, James T.

James T. Weed, Engineer, Dies Suddenly In Columbus
Long, Honorable, Useful Career Ended This Morning---Born In Springfield Tp. 89 Years Ago
     James T. Weed, who served Gallia county faithfully and well as county surveyor for more than 16 years at two different periods during the past half century, died unexpectedly at his home in Briggsdate near Columbus this morning. The announcement came to The Tribune from his son, John Merrill Weed, an associate in the direction of the Ohio Engineering Experiment Station on the Ohio State University Campus.
     The venerable and favored engineer had been known to be in failing health for several months past, but he had [undeciferable text]about as well as usual yesterday, and with his wife had gone for a drive with his son and duaghter-in-law to the Columbus airport last evening. Upon his return he complained of feeling weak and this morning his wife found him dying when she arose at about 7 o'clock.

To Hold Rites Here
     Services will be held at the home of his son, 1674 Andover Road, Columbus, Tuesday evening and the funeral at Gallipolis Wednesday afternoon, but no further details were given.
     First elected as surveyor in November, 1888, Mr. Weed had a distinguished career as a surveyor and engineer as well as a teacher and scholar. He succeeded William R. White, father of Judge W. R. White, and was re-elected again and again until 1896 when he moved to Colorado. During that period agitation for turnpikes arose and it was he who started the work on these first improved highways in February, 1894, when the average cost per mile was $3,000. It was also during that period that he planned and supervised the construction of the first brick pavement in Gallipolis on Fourth avenue and Pine street, a job which stood until only a few years ago when Pine street was re-built and Fourth avenue underwent extensive repairs.
     He remained in the west for a decade or more and upon his return to Gallia county was again elected surveyor in 1911, serving continously until 1918.
     He was probably the first to use a transit in Gallia county, his predecessors having done their work with a compass.
     His work and life was probably best epitomized in his own words when, in a talk before the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society in 1934 (published in The Tribune of June 28 and July of that year), he said:
     "My aim was always to get as good work as possible for the taxpayers' money. I didn't loaf on the job, and I couldn't endure to see others on the payroll slighting their work or idling their time. Often I would spend all day on a survey, and then work at my office on the plat or grade until late at night. My light was a flickering gas jet high overhead. For these really double days I never asked nor received extra compensation."
     He was born February 2, 1852, on a farm in Springfield tp. the son of James Tracy and Cynthia Cherrington Weed who reared a family of ten children. On Novemeber 18, 1891, he married Effa Williams and to them were born two children: Merrill, already mentioned, and Mrs. Jack Eubanks (Grace) of Cleveland.
     Following his common schooling he attended the old Ewington Academy, the National Normal at Lebanon and Rio Grande College.

[Note: burial in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis Twp., Gallia County.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 2, 1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Wells, Elmer

Death of Mr. Elmer Wells
     Mr. Elmer Wells of near Crown City died Sunday at his home after a short illness at the age of 55 years. He leaves his widow, three sons and one daughter. Mr. Wells had taught school for many years near Mercerville and Crown City. Funeral services were held this Tuesday at Good Hope at 2:00 p.m.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday, 24 July 1925, p.1
Submitted by Eve Hughes

Wells, William

     The divine truth was again impressed upon our minds Thursday evening when the grim reaper, death, visited our community and took from our midst a loved friend and neighbor, William Wells, better known as "Bill".
     He was born in Guyan Township Oct 6, 1874, being 71 years of age. Some thirty years ago he married Altha Niday of this neighborhood. They lived a happy, devoted life for just a few short years when she was stricken and since then has been confined to Athens Hospital leaving Bill to travel the way alone, or should we say alone; Bill had countless friends and many close ones who helped in many ways to make his life happy. He in turn was very appreciative of their thoughtfulness of him.
     It can be truly said Bill had preached his own funeral; being widely known, a man of clean habits in his everyday life. While it is not known if he joined a church, it has been my privilege to talk to him about his hope for the future, he was very reasonable in his talk and far from senseless. In his last days he told friends he was meditating day and night and never closed his eyes in sleep without praying.
     God in his Word has promised to hear and answer prayer and it is the hope of the entire neighborhood that Bill's prayers were heard and answered and at last has gone to that bright home where sorrow and pettiness come never.
     Bill's closest relatives that are left to mourn his passing are a half brother, Ernie Scarberry and the following cousins; Emmett Beaver, Homer Beaver, Verne Beaver, Cecil Beaver, Myrtie Wilson and Bertha Roberts, who tenderly cared for him the last few weeks of his life.

[note: death certificate..died Nov. 22, 1945, 71 years 1 month of age.]

Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Westwater, Ella

Mrs. Westwater Dead
     Ella Westwater, wife of James Westwater, a prominent contrasctor, died at her home in Columbus Wednesday afternoon, Oct 2,1912, aged 50 years. The funeral services and burial were at Columbus Friday afternoon. Mrs. Westwater was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John James of this city and was first married to Charles Johnson. Two children were born to this union, the late James T Johnson and Mrs. Maude Dall of Columbus. She was married about ten years ago to Mr. Westwater, who with her daughter and a sister Mrs. Emma Beman, survive her. Mrs. Westwater was a noble woman, who leaves many friends here to mourn her loss.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Thursday, Oct 10,1912
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Wetherholt, Caroline (Caroline Clark WETHERHOLT)

Death of Mrs. Caroline Wetherholt
     Many in this city were shocked Sunday to hear of the death of Mrs. Caroline Wetherholt, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kate Blake, at Porter, Saturday night at 9 o’clock. While the news was not unexpected it came with that shock that characterizes the announcement of a death. The deceased has been bedfast for the past two months, suffering from a complication of troubles. Everything that human love and kindness would suggest was done that her life might be spared, but it was of no avail and at the hour mentioned above Mrs. Wetherholt calmly and peacefully fell into that slumber from which no mortal wakes again to suffer any pain. The deceased was nearly 70 years of age and leaves the following children to mourn a fragrant memory and one that will always be kept sacred in their hearts: Messrs. George J.; William C.; and Elias Wetherholt, and Mrs. A. DeLille, Mrs. Kate Blake, Mrs. David Davis, Mrs. Sisson and Mrs. Summers.
     Mr. Wetherholt preceded her to the other shore March 1st, ’96. A good lady, kind mother and loyal friend has been called to her eternal home. She was a superior lady in many respects and in every relation a true one. She has been a consistent member of the M. E. church for the past sixty years. Her loss is an eternal gain. Her friends are numbered by the hundred and not confined alone to this county. Until recently she made her home in this city with her son, Mr. Elias Wetherholt and family. Her children suffer an irreparable loss, the parting of the parental chain. To those whose hearts are made sad we extend our heartfelt sympathy. God in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from this life one whose old life has been devoted to Him.
     Rev. J. Finley Bell will conduct the funeral at Mt. Zion Tuesday morning at 10 o’ clock, burial following.

Gallipolis Journal
Monday, June 25, 1900
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

[Note – Caroline died on 6/23/1900; Caroline was the daughter of William Clark Jr. & Elizabeth Shepard & wife of Elias Wetherholt Sr.]

Wetherholt, Cyrus Dillman

C.D. Wetherholt Rites Are Tuesday
     Cyrus Dillman Wetherholt, 72, died suddenly of cerebral hemorrhage at 5:15 p.m. Saturday at the Gallipolis State Institute, where he had been a patient. Prior to his going into the institution he had been a farmer and a carpenter.
     Born Dec. 4, 1875 in Clay Twp. to Harvey J. and Laura E. Dickey Wetherholt, decedent is survived by two brothers, J. Franklin Wetherholt, Gallipolis, and Nelson A. Wetherholt, Wilkesville, and two sisters, Mrs. Chloe Wilson, Columbus, and Mrs. John (Effie) Watts, Barboursville, W.Va.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Victory Baptist Church, the Rev. Charles W. Lusher officiating. Burial will be made by Coleman R. Halley in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Mercerville.

[Note from stone: 1875-1947]

Gallipolis paper
Date unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Wetherholt, Elias

Elias Wetherholt, Retired Funeral Director, Dies
Handled Details When City Got Library Building
     As in countless cases in which he served during a long career as an undertaker and funeral director, death came to Elias Wetherholt, at 6:10 p.m. Monday, in Holzer hospital, where he had been a patient since July 27. He was in his 84th year.
     Death resulted from a chromic malignancy of which his physicians and family did not become aware until less than three months ago. Undergoing minor surgery of May 14, his condition grew progressively worse until the end.
     For nearly half a century he followed his profession in Gallipolis, first assisting his brother the late George J. Wetherholt, then in partnership with the late Fred J. Entsminger, and before his retirement twelve years ago in business alone.
     A kindly, mild-mannered man whose interests centered largely in his home and family, he never lost interest in civic affairs from the time he served as clerk of city council around the turn of the century. It was during his term as clerk that he handled the details in connection with the gift of a library building to the community by Andrew Carnegie.
     Always interested in home building, he had served as director of the Gallipolis Savings and Loan Co., for the past 40 years, and for almost half of that period was vice president. A lifelong Methodist, he had been a member of Grace Methodist church for more that 60 years and as one of its trustees for approximately half that period. He served as a Sunday School teacher and was superintendent of the adult department at the time of his death. Tow of his chief interests were St. Johns Bible class and for over 30 years he was a member of Grace choir.
     Born Sept. 4, 1873, the youngest of eight children to Elias and Caroline Clark Wetherholt, he as the last survivor of his generation of the family.
     His birthplace was a small brick dwelling on a knoll beyond what is now Kerr Station on the old Hocking Valley which as a boy he saw constructed- the first railroad in Gallia County.
     At six his family moved to Porter where his father plied his trade as a cabinet maker and undertaker until his death in 1896. The young Elias attended Ewington Academy and Gallia Academy, and after his father’s passing came with his mother to Gallipolis to make his permanent residence. He was a graduate of the New York School of Embalming. He was a charter member of the local camp of Modern Woodmen.
     On Jan. 1, 1899, he was married to Servilla watts, daughter of the late William Waddell and Mary James Watts, and to them were born two sons, Harold W. and Dwight C. and a daughter, Ruth Carolyn who died in infancy. His widow and both sons survived along with three grandchildren, Manning of Gallipolis, Douglas of Charleston, and Mrs. Evan Roderick of Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. There are four great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be conducted from his late home at 602 First Ave. at 4 p.m., Thursday by Rev. Warren H. Wilson, with burial following in Mound Hill cemetery under the direction of the Wetherholt Funeral home. Friends may call at the home Wednesday evening and until the funeral hour.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 13, 1957
Submitted by Marjorie Wood

Wetherholt, Harie Blazer

Hartie Blazer Wetherhold Dead
     Hartie Blazer Wetherholt, born June 16, 1865, near Gallipolis, departed this life Dec. 22, 1924, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marie Woofter of Huntington, after a lingering illness following an operation.
She leaves besides her husand, J. W. Wetherholt, the following children: Mrs. Velvie Trotter of Thivener; Mrs. Marie Woofter of Huntington, Mrs. Winnie Clark of Leaper; Cleo at home, Blazer of Gallipolis, and William of Huntington.
     Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ira Sheets at Providence Dec. 24 and she was laid to rest in Providence cemetery near her country home. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and her going will be sadly missed. During her illness, which she bore with patience, she spoke the folowing words, "Earth is receding, heaven is opening, God is calling me."
     Our community was saddened by the death of Mrs. J. W. Wetherholt, whose illness for more than a month resulted in her demise. Mrs. Wetherholt was one who was a leader in her community, a worker, for the best and most worthy ideals, and one who never gave way to discouragement so common in working for the common good. Her place can not be filled, but the light given by her admoritions will doubtless be carried forward by those whom she associated with. The funeral was Christmas afternoon in the Providence Baptist Church.

Gallipolis paper
Dec 22, 1924
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Wetherholt, John William

John William Wetherholt Passes Friday
      John William Wetherholt, retired farmer and lifelong resident of Harrison tp., died Friday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belva Trotter, on Clay Lick. He had been in poor health a good while.
Mr. Wetherholt, the father of Blazer Wetherholt of this city, was born May 29, 1854.
      His wife, Hartie Blazer Wetherholt, died Dec. 22, 1924. They are survived by the son and daughter named, Blazer and being their eldest; Mrs. Marie Woofter, Huntington, W. Va.; Will Wetherholt, Chester, Pa.; Minnie, Columbus, and Cleo, Huntington. There are five grandchildren and great-grandchild and one sister, Mrs. J. T. Mooney, Ohio tp.
      Funeral services will be held at Providence church at 2 o’clock, Sunday, in charge of Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Interment there by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 17, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Wetherholt, Laura

In Loving Memory
     Laura Wetherholt, daughter of Riley and Jane Dickey, was born June 20, 1855 and departed this life March 18, 1932, age 76 years, 9 months and 18 days of age.
     On Nov. 12, 1874, she was united in marriage to Harvey J. Wetherhold, who preceded her in death 23 years ago. Of this union six children were born. One, little Annie, died in childhood. She leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Nelson of Springfield Ohio; Frank of Gallipolis; two daughters, Mrs. Effie Watts, Crown City and Mrs. Chloe Wilson, Gallipolis; with many other relatives and friends. Among these are 3 grandchildren. One of these she raised up to womanhood in her own home; also an aged brother, Frank Dickey of Huntington, WV.
     Early in life she joined the Victory Baptist Church and has always been a consistent Christian and none knew her but to love her; none named her but to praise. Many who are now in the prime of life can truthfully say they were taught the foundations principles of Christian living in the Sunday School class by her; but she had been deprived of this privilege for some time on account of failing health and for fourteen months had suffered constantly, bearing her afflictions patiently, not thinking of self but of those who ministered to her in her needs.
     We will all miss her so much, in there is one comforting thought....she is at rest and it will not be long till we can meet her again.

Gallipolis Paper
Marc 18, 1932

Wetherholt, Sarah

     Mrs. Sarah Wetherholt, 83, and a well known resident of Crown City, passed away at her home there Friday evening, April 9, after a week's sickness. The funeral was conducted Sunday at Providence church.
Mrs. Wetherholt is survived by four children, and numerous grandchildren and other relatives. She was a fine old [unreadable] and highly respected.

[Note: Born January 16, 1832 - Died April 9, 1915, wife of Jacob Wetherholt]

Gallipolis paper
April 9, 1915
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

White, Donald

White Funeral Held
Former Gallipolis Youth Buried at St. Nicholas Cemetery
     Donald White, 15, former Gallipolis youth, was buried at St. Nicholas Cemetery near this city, Saturday, his body having been brought from Columbus, where he died Thursday as the result of complications of an appendix operation.
     He was buried beside his father, twin brother, and two sisters, who were victims of a fire at Nallen, W.Va., four years ago. With his mother, Mrs. Mable Jenkinson, he moved to Pomeroy two years ago, going to Columbus seven months ago.

Athens Messenger
Oct. 10, 1910
Contributed by Joyce Robinson

White, Ellen

Ellen White Dead
     Ellen White, daughter of Jos. and Mariah White, was born August 29, 1865 died August 12, 1914. Had she lived until the 29th day of August she would have been 49 years old. She was never very strong, being an invalid nearly all her life. Her sufferings were great, but she born them with Christian patience and fortitude. She was for a number of years a member of the Baptist Church, though feeble health kept her from attending church services. Her everyday life gave evidence of her faith in God and of her love for Jesus Christ her Savior.
     She leaves to mourn her demise an aged father, with whom she has lived since the death of her mother, four brothers, four sisters, and many other kindred and friends, but all, are comforted in the truth. Her sufferings are over. She is now at rest and in the assurance that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory she now enjoys.
     Her funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Clark Chapel, services being by Rev. W.J. Fulton. She was laid to rest in the Church Cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
August 20, 1914
Transcribed by Henny Evans

White Family: James, Mary, James, John, Ira, May, Nora and Dora

Eight Dead in Fire at Swan Creek, Father and Seven Children Burn
Terrible Tragedy Occurred Early Tuesday Morning
Only one Member Escaped Holocaust and He Will Probably Die From Burns
     With the exception of one member, a boy of 16 years, the entire family of eight of James White was burned to death about three o'clock Tuesday morning at the family home on Swan Creek, this county. The dead are James White, 59, father, Mary, 20, a crippled girl who kept the home, James 18, John 14, Ira 9, May 5, and twins Nora and Dora, aged three years. The mother died when the twins were born.
     The story of George White, aged 16, and the only survivor, is that when he awakened the house was a seething furnace. He heard the cried of some of the children but he could do nothing to save any of them.
George received some terrible burns on his face, head and hands, and although in agony from pain he had the courage to run to the home of a neighbor, Gilbert Layne, a quarter of a mile away to summon aid. When Layne and others reached the scene the house was a mass of hot embers, and nothing could be done toward finding the bodies of those who were incinerated in the cabin that had been their home, but was now their funeral pyre.
     George White is at the home of Gilbert Layne and is being attended by Dr. Joe Webster, who regards his condition as very serious.
     The White home was a two-room, one story long structure well back from the highway in an isolated neighborhood. The White family until a week ago had resided in East Gallipolis in a nearly destitute condition. Judge Clark of the Probate Court and others had visited the family and had offered to place the little ones in the Children's Home. Their proposal met with determined opposition from Mr. White, who bitterly resented the idea of the separation from his little ones. He declared that he would rather see them all dead than to have to endure such a calamity.
     Conditions in the home became so desperate that court officials decided the children must be sent to the home where they could be properly cared for, and the father was so advised. That night, about a week ago the entire family disappeared about midnight and their whereabouts were not known until word of the fire was received.
     Arrangements were made Tuesday for a search of the ruins of the home to find any remaining portions of the dead bodies of the eight who were burned to death, for burial in a common grave.
     In view of the father's feeling toward the proposed separation of his family, it is strongly suspicioned that he might have caused their deaths, fired the house and killed himself, though the son George who escaped can throw no light on that phase of it. It does seem improbable however, that all eight of those burned would have been so soundly asleep that the flames would not have awakened them. However, it is unlikely that the true facts in this terrible affair will ever be known.

[Note: according to 1930 Gallia County, Census, the father James was 57 at that time, but many of the children were the ages quoted in this article. From that information, it is surmised that this tragedy occured sometime between 1930-1932]

Gallipolis newspaper
date: 1930-32
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

White, Hannah J.

Mrs. Hannah White Dead
     Mrs. Hannah J. White, 89, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Rome Harrison, in Gallipolis Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1932. Two other daughters survive her, Mrs. Myrtie Elkins of Thivener and Mrs. Thelma Elkins of Milan, W.Va. Funeral and burial were at St. Nick Church Friday morning.

The Gallia Times
Thursday, February 11, 1932
Transcribed by Linda Halley Criner

White, Phebe

Death of Mrs. W. R. White Sr.
     Mrs. Phebe White, widow of Mr. W. R. White Sr., died at her home at 721 Third Avenue (this) Tuesday, June 3, 1924, after a serious illness of several weeks at the age of 77 years. She leaves one son Judge W. R. White and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Baxter of this city and Mrs. Genevieve Hulich of Cincinnati. Also one brother Wellington Holcomb of Arkansas, and two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Morlowe of Mattoon, Ill., and Mrs. W. R. Dupree of Portsmouth, O.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the residence. Burial in charge of W. N. Hayward at Pine Street cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 3, 1924
Transcribed by Henny Evans

White, Rufus

OBITUARY
     Died from cancer in the stomach. Rufus White was born in Millersport, Lawrence County, Ohio Oct 30th, A D 1812. Died in Gallia County, Ohio, March 3'rd, 1886, aged 74 years 5 months and 3 days.
     Brother White was united to marriage with Miss Lucinda Childers, Jan 14th, 1839. God blessed this union with 12 very dear children, four of whom preceded their father to the spirit world and 8 still survive.
Brother and Sister White lived in a very peaceful relation as husband and wife until Jan. 26th, 1868, when death came and broke the family circle and called sister White from Labor to Reward.
     Brother White was again united in marriage with Miss Margaret Daniels, Jan 27'th, 1869. In this marriage relation Brother and Sister White lived a very peaceful and happy life, sharing together all the joys and sorrows that  are incident to this life until death came and again broke the family circle and took from their fond embrace a kind husband, a dear father and a friend.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, March 17, 1886
Transcribed by Teresa Herrmann

Whittaker, Sarah Belle

Mrs. Whittaker of Eureka Passes
End Comes While On Visit At Proctorville
     Mrs. Sarah Belle Whittaker, 73 who spent most of the last 10 years with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. James Hazlett, above Eureka, died suddenly at 7 o'clock last night at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Martha Boggs, wife of Raymond Boggs, in Proctorville. Mrs. Whittaker had gone there for a visit five weeks ago last Saturday. She became ill very suddenly while in the yard at her daughter's place.
     Mrs. Whittaker was the daughter of John and Sarah Bostic and was born at their home on Swan Creek back of Baden. She was the last survivor of her generation of the family.
     She was twice married. Her first husband was Emory Houck, a watch repairer, who died here in 1913 and whose shop stood on the site of the upper building of the Gallia Produce Company. Mrs. Hazlett is the only surviving child of this union.
     Her second husband was Aaron Whittaker, a resident of Gallipolis. They have three children surviving, Mrs. Boggs and Lewis and Virgil Whittaker, both of Huntington.
     The body is at the Hall Mortuary in Proctorville but early this afternoon funeral arrangements had not been completed. It is probable the rites will be held at (missing rest of article)

[Note: Death Certificate: Sarah Belle Whittaker born Oct. 17, 1872 Gallia County; died July 15, 1945 Rome Township, Lawrence County, Ohio; 72 years, 8 months and 28 days of age. Parents: John Bostic and Sarah Jane Carter. Burial Rome Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wigner, Nan

MRS. NAN WIGNER DEAD
     Mrs. Nan Wigner of near Cora, died this afternoon (sic) from a complication of diseases, aged 70 years. She leaves four brothers, John, Peter, Lew and Henry Smeltzer and one sister, Mrs. John Swigert of Gallipolis. She leaves three sons and three daughters, John and James Wigner of Gallipolis, and Charles at home, Mrs. Geo. Waddell, Mrs. Alice Chamberlain of Cincinnati, and Mary at home.
     Mrs. Wigner's funeral will take place Monday afternoon from her late home, Rev. John W. McCormick will likely conduct the services and Wetherholt will have charge of the burial which will be in the Hulbert graveyard. (Mrs. Wigner's death occurred on September 14.)

The Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
September 20 1907
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer

Wilcox, Rebecca

Mrs. Stephen Wilcox
     Mrs. Rebecca Wilcox, widow of the late Stephen Wilcox, died at Vinton on last Saturday, aged about 75 years. The funeral and burial occurred on Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, assisted by Rev. Parkins and Rev. Simmons. Mrs. Wilcox leaves two sons, Messrs. Geo. W. and Alfred Wilcox, and three daughters, Mrs. James Daniels, of Jackson County; Mrs. Stephen Perkins and Miss Rebecca Wilcox. The deceased was a woman who enjoyed the friendship and respect of all who knew her, and she was a conscientious Christian. Her death has cast a gloom over the entire community. The funeral services were very largely attended.

Gallia Times
October 22, 1898
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Wilcoxen, Amos

Amos Wilcoxen Passes at Home Near Stafford School
     Amos Wilcoxen, aged 60, died suddenly at his home just off the Portsmouth Rd. near the Stafford Schoolhouse, Thurs. about 11 p.m. While Mr. Wilcoxen was able to be about, he had not been in the best of health for some time. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at his late home by Rev. Ira Sheets. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cem. under the direction of A. E. Tope.
     Mr. Wilcoxen is survived by his wife and eight children; Rodney of South Charleston, Ersel of Ironton, Mrs. Merle Melford of Springfield, Mrs. Lottie Thivener of Northup; Mrs. Ollie Saunders and Dewey Wilcoxen of this city, and Clarence and Millie at home. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Emory Saunders of Cheshire.

[Note: Date of death 11 Dec 1930. Amos Wilcoxon, born 22 Feb 1870 in Guyan, Gallia, Ohio, was the son of Sutton Wilcoxon and Mary Susannah Sheets. Grandparents were Henry H. Wilcoxon and Nancy A. Leggett, and Samuel H. Sheets and Delilah Caldwell.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, 15 Dec 1930
Submitted by Judy Righthouse Free, g grandniece

Wilcoxon, Emily Susan

Mrs. Wilcoxson, 81 Died Last Night
Widow of Amos Wilcoxen, Formerly Lived at Lecta
     Mrs. Emily Susan Wilcoxon, aged 81, died about 10:30 Sun. night at her home on the Portsmouth Rd. She had suffered a heart attack about an hour before.
     Mrs. Wilcoxon was a native of Lawrence Co. and spent the greater part of her life near Lecta. She was the widow of Amos Wilcoxon who died about fourteen yrs. ago.
     They are survived by these sons and daughters, Ersel of Ironton, Roddie Wilcoxon and Mrs. Roy Mefford of Woodstock; Mrs. Millie Clagg at home; Mrs. Emmett Saunders, Mrs. Roy Thivener; Dewey and Clarence Wilcoxon of this city. She also leaves three brothers, T. W. Saunders of Gallipolis, Grant and Gideon Saunders of Crown City.
     Funeral services are tentatively set for Wed. afternoon but will not be known definitely until the arrival of the absent sons and daughter. Arrangements are in charge of George J. Wetherholt and Sons and burial will be at Mound Hill.

[Note: Many spellings of Wilcoxon within this article. Emily Susan Wilcoxon, born 14 Oct 1863, Lawrence County, was the daughter of Joseph O. Saunders and Sarah Sheets. Grandparents were William Saunders and Sarah Strong, and William F. Sheets and Elizabeth Henry. Date of death 05 Nov 1944.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, 06 Nov 1944
Submitted by Judy Righthouse Free, g grandniece of the husband

Williams, Alphonsine Niday

     Falling at her home in this city on Oct. 21 and breaking her hip Mrs. Alphonsine Niday Williams, widow of Dr. S. W. Williams, died of her injuries in Holzer hospital on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20, 1935, almost a month later. She would have reached her 80th birthday on Jan. 29.
     Funeral services were held at her late residence on Court street in this city Friday afternoon by Rev. H. H. Wilbur, with interment following in Mound Hill cemetery.
     Mrs. Williams was born in Gallipolis, the eldest of the ten children of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Niday. On June 6, 1884, she was united in marriage with Dr. Williams, and they took up their residence in Mercerville, where he won an enviable reputation as a practitioner. They removed to this city permanently in 1919, where Dr. Williams died four years later. One son survives them. Dr. J. Stanley Williams of Massillon, Ohio.
     Three brothers and two sisters survive Mrs. Williams. They are Attorney John L. Niday of Boise, Idaho, F. B. Niday and Joseph Niday of Mercerville, Mrs. Viola Rodgers of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. R. R. Denney of Bidwell.
     Mrs. Williams was a member of the Baptist church at Mercerville and was a splendid Christian woman with a wide circle of friends who sincerely mourn their loss.

Gallipolis paper
November 20, 1935
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Williams, Annie

Annie Williams Died Suddenly This Morning
     Mrs. Annie Eliza Williams died quite suddenly at 8:45 this morning at her home near Thivener (Gallipolis R.D.2). Her age was 68 years, 8 months, 28 days.
     Mrs. Willliams was the daughter of Marion and Jane Neal Boster and it is believed that her whole life was spent in this county.
     Her husband, Alfred Williams, died about 20 years ago. They are survived by these children: Noah Williams, a World War soldier, who lived with his mother; Belle, wife of Brisco Baldwin, Gallipolis R. D. 2; Frances, wife of Joseph T. Wooten of West Liberty, Ohio. There are seven grandchildren and Mrs. Williams is survived by a brother, James Boster who lived with her.
     Friends may call at the home after 6 o'clock this evening to view the features of the departed. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at Elizabeth Chapel, of which she was a member.

[Note: dates from stone at St. Nick cemetery, Clay Twp., 1873-1942]

Gallipolis newspaper
1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Williams, Arch

He Sweetly Sleeps
Mr. Arch Williams, A Well Known Citizen, Dead.
     Mr. Arch Williams died Wednesday morning, May 1, 1895, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Williams, on Second street.
     He had been ill for a long time and death was a release from his sufferings. He was a boiler-maker by trade and for the past ten years had been employed in the capacity of foreman of the boiler manufacturing department at Enos, Hill & Co.'s foundry. The deceased was a hard worker and a valulable employe.
     Mr. Williams was born at Wheeling, W. Va., December 16, 1853, and removed to this city with his parents, where he met and married Miss Cora Myers, daughter of Mrs. Christena Myers, one of our pioneer residents. Two children were born to them. Mrs. Williams and an infant child died several years ago, leaving a son, Mr. James Williams, who with [undecipherable text].
     The funeral services were held at the family residence Friday afternoon by Rev. B. F. Jackson. Undertaker Wetherholt deposited the remains in their last resting place at Mound Hill cemetery.

Gallipolis Journal
Sat. May 4, 1895
Vol. LX, No. 25
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Williams, Charles T.

Chas. Williams Dies at Home Sunday Noon
Funeral Services Will Be Conducted by Rev. H. M. Smith at 2 Tuesday
     Charles T. Williams, who was in his 66th year, died at noon on Sunday at his home about a mile this side of Bulaville on the Mill Creek road.
     His death is believed to have followed by a few hours the suicide of John H. Mink of the same township (Addison) a few miles away.
     Like Mr. Mink, Mr. Williams was born and reared and spent his life in that township. He was a son of Miles Williams. He had been in poor health for two years and his death resulted from a third stroke of paralysis, previous strokes having made him nearly helpless.
     Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, formerly Etta Rowley, and five children: John W. of Carey; Mrs. Harvey Cole and Mrs. Sherritt Eatherton, both of Mt. Blanchard; Mrs. Sam Nicholas of Plain City, and Chauncey of Toledo.
     There are 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also, one sister Mrs. John McCann of Chillicothe.
Mr. Williams was a member of the Baptist church, D. of A., and Jr. O.U.A.M.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. H. M. Smith at 2 o’clock Tuesday at the Bulaville church. Burial there by A. E. Tope.

[Note: Headlines for the day concerned the suicide of John H. Mink. This appears to be the only reason for the mention of him in the obituary.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 16, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, Clarence Lowell

     Clarence Lowell Williams, 76, of Whipple, Ohio, died Oct. 29, 1993 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, W. Va.
     Born Jan. 30, 1917 in Crown City, Ohio, he was the son of E. M. and Effie (Sims) Williams. He had been a truck driver and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Aurelius Lodge 308 F&AM in Macksburg, Ohio Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, American Union Chapter 1 R.A.M., Marietta Council 78 R&SM, Marietta Commandry 50 Knights Templar, Hillbillie Degree Clan 8, Aladdin Temple Shrine, O.E.S. Aurelius Chapter 60, Marietta Shrine Club Monroe County Shrine Club, Loyal Order of Moose 1823, Legion of the Moose 192 in Chillicothe, Ohio, B.P.O.E. 477, Fraternal Order of Eagles 458, and the Gallia County Senior Citizens Center. He was also a member of American Legion 418 in Dexter City, Ohio, 40 et 8 Voiture 389, V.F.W. Post 5108, and U.S.L.S.T. Association, West Virginia Chapter. He was past president of the Washington County Fish & Game Association.
     He was married to Lillian Shaw, who preceded him in death on June 3, 1975. He is survived by sons, Richard L. of Whipple, Ohio, and L. Roger Williams of Coshocton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brothers Alva Williams of Florida and Dwight Williams of Columbus; sister, Mildred Jenkens of Gallipolis. He was also preceded in death by son, Gerald, sister Marjorie Gatewood, and granddaughter, Beth Williams.
     Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at the Hadley Funeral Home in Marietta, Ohio, with graveside service at 2:30 p.m. MonDAY, at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Mercerville, Ohio. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. SaturDAY, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of donor's choice.

Akron Beacon Journal (OH)
October 30, 1993
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Williams, Dolph

Dolph Williams, C. City Marshal, Dies Saturday
Remembered by Many as Singer--Funeral Services Held At Crown City This Afternoon.
     Dolph C. Williams, marshal of Crown City, died at his home there at about 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  For nearly a year he had suffered from heart trouble and dropsy and had been rather critically ill for the last two months.  Mr. Williams, who had a legion of friends in this county, would have been 47 years old on Nov. 27.  He was a son of the late John Preston Williams and was born and reared in Guyan tp. Some 15 years ago he was employed at the O.H.E. but for the last three years had served as marshal of Crown City.  Scores of persons will remember him as a tenor singer.  He was not musically inclined, but had he been, a great career may have been possible for him, for his voice was one of extraordinary tone.
     Brother of J. M. Williams
Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Oma Stevers, daughter of J. L. Stevers, former county commissioner; two sons, Chauncey and John Merideth; his mother, Mrs. John P. Williams, also of Crown City; one brother, John M. Williams, Gallipolis; who is connected with Payne Motor Sales; three sisters, Mrs. H. Emzy Haskins and Mrs. Charles Hall, Crown City, and Mrs. Lawrence J. Rood, Huntington. 
     Funeral services at 2 o'clock today in the Crown City M. E. church, of which Mr. Williams was a member, with Rev. Powell in charge.  Burial by Stevers Funeral Service.  The pall bearers were all cousins of the decedent: Irvin Williams, Louisa, KY; Earl Williams, Huntington; Clarence Williams, Chesapeake; Irvin Williams, Bladen; Cornie and Elijah Williams, Crown City.

GALLIPOLIS DAILY TRIBUNE, 
14 November 1932
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Williams, Effie Viola
     
     Effie Viola Williams, 82, a resident of 517 Fourth Avenue, died at 8:30 a.m., Saturday at her home. She had been in falling heath several years. She was born Jan. 5, 1894 daughter of the late Burl Sims and Eliza Williams Sims. She married Elijah Williams in June, 1911 in Gallia County. He died on June 25, 1975.
     She is survived by two daughters and three sons. Mrs. Monroe (Marjorie) Gatewood and Mrs. Mildred  Hardway, both Gallipolis and Clarence Williams, Whipple, Ohio, Alva Williams, Wadsworth, Ohio, Dwight Williams, Columbus, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and one brother Wilbur Sims, Crown City. Three brothers and five sisters preceded her in death.
     She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Waugh-Halley Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 16, 1976
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood

Williams, Elijah M.

     Elijah M. Williams, 81, a resident of 517 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis, died at 11:05 p.m., Wednesday in Holzer Medial Center. He had been in serious condition the past five days.
     Mr. Williams was a retired Gallipolis State Institute employee. He was born 0ct. 18, 1893, in Crown City, son of the late Benjamin and Rebecca Watts Williams.
     He is survived by his wife, Effie Sims Williams whom he married in June, 1911. The following children survive: Mrs. Monroe (Marjorie) Gatewood, Gallipolis, Mrs. Mildred Hardway, Gallipolis, Clarence Williams, Whipple, Ohio, Alva Williams Wadsworth, Ohio, and Dwight Williams, Columbus. Twelve Grand, 16 great-grand and one great-great-grandchild survive. One brother Cornie Williams, Crown City survives. One sister and two brothers precede him in death.
     He spent all of his life in Gallia County. He attended the First Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley and Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 26, 1975
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood

Williams, Elijah Sylvester

     Elijah Sylvester Williams died at 5:30 AM - just one day before his 80th birth anniversary - at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. L. Stevers, Mercerville. Ill for two years of cancer, (the retired farmer) had lived with his Mercerville daughter much of that time.
     Born Feb. 10, 1870, in Crown City to Elijah and Eliza Griffith Williams, the decedent married Alice Henry, who died in 1933. Three of his children also preceded him in death: Mrs Henry (Ruby) Burcham, Scottown; Clyde Williams, Columbus, and in infancy, Ethel.
     Surviving children are Mrs. F. L. (Blanche) Stevers, Mercerville; Mrs. Brady (Darlene) Sheets, Bladen; Sam Williams, Rutland; Mrs. Emmett (Eliza) Wells, Rainford Williams, and John Williams, Columbus. Twenty-seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces ans nephews survive. A Crown City brother and sister survive: Charles Williams and Ella Eckhart.
     Friends may call at the Stevers residence after 5 PM today. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday from the Crown City Methodist Church, the Rev. Earl Cremeens officiating, and Stevers will bury his father-in-law in Crown City Cemetery.

[Note: From stone 1870 - 1950; 10 Feb. 1870 - 09 Feb. 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune

Transcribed by Jean Yount

Williams, Emma

Mrs. Will Williams Dies
     Mrs. Emma Williams, wife of William Williams, died Sunday morning at her home, 24 Neil avenue, after an illness of seven weeks. Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late David and Mariah Wright Keeler, and was sixty-one years old. She was married Aug. 18, 1895. She was an active member of the Baptist church where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m. by Rev. George Sagen. Burial will be in Rife cemetery under the auspices of the Daughters of America. Arrangements are in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 1, 1931
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, Frank

Frank Williams Former Teacher Died Wednesday
Born and Reared in This County, and Gained Prominence in Lawrence--Funeral Today
     I. Frank Williams, 62, a native of this county, with many relatives in Guyan Township and here, died at his home in Proctorville Wednesday forenoon. He had been ill 10 months and his condition became critical on Monday.
     Mr. Williams taught school for a quarter of a century, had served as mayor of Proctorville, and in 1916 was elected a member of the legislature from Lawrence County. He was a first cousin of Mrs. Farnum Haskins and of H.W. Sowards and was a nephew of the late Isaac Floyd Chapman. He was a son of the late Elijah Williams.
     The Williams family moved to Proctorville 24 years ago. He belonged to the Masons, Knights of Golden Eagles and American Mechanics. He is survived by his widow, Margaret Fulks Williams, a daughter of William Fulks, four sons, I. Frank, Harlow, Lewis and Hartley Williams, all of Proctorville; two daughters, Mrs. Olive Blankenship of Huntington and Mrs. Bernice Staley of Proctorville; three brothers, Martin Williams of Huntington; Oliver A. Williams of Crown City, and one sister Mrs. Goldie Jones of Huntington.      Funeral services at 2:30 Friday at the Proctorville Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. E. T. Steele, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at Rome cemetery.

GALLIPOLIS DAILY TRIBUNE
Thursday, 29 September 1932
Submitted by Eve Hughes

Williams, George T.

George T. Williams, 77 Died at O.H.E. Thursday
Had Been Employed There Seventeen Years
     In the death of George T. Williams Thursday evening one of the city's most widely known citizens passes. Born in Kanawha county, West Virginia, 77 years ago, he came to Gallipolis with his parents at the age of six and had lived here ever since. He had been an employee of the O.H.E. for the past seventeen years and had been confined in the hospital of that institution for more than four months, during his last illness, where he was given every care. He was the last of his immediate family, his only near relative being a niece, Mrs. John G. Charles of PIttsburgh, Pa., and her daughter, Mrs. John R. Williams, of Cincinnati, and three sons, John L., Edward and Eugene Charles, also of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Charles has been here at his bedside for several weeks and her daughter Mrs. Williams arrived Friday. The Independent Order of Red Men of which lodge he was a devoted member will have charge of the funeral services to be held at his late home, 554 Third Ave., Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Burial in Pine Street cemetery in charge of W.N. Hayward.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 9, 1927
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, George

George Williams Dead
     George W. Williams was born July 4, 1829 and died Jan 7, 1920, aged 90 years, 6 months and 3 days. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth White Sept. 20, 1855. To this union were born the following children, L. D., Ransome, Jonathan, George, William W., Thomas and Alfred H. The son Ransome died at the age of four, and Mrs. Williams Feb 22, 1918. Besides his six sons he leaves 30 grand children and 3 great-grandchildren.
     Mr. Williams was always a strong, robust man and had never needed the services of a physician in all his long life. He was converted and united with the Providence Church in 1858, and lived a consistent Christian until his death.

[Note: Buried in St. Nick Cemetery in Clay Twp.]

Gallipolis paper
Jan. 7, 1920
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Williams, Henry

     Henry Williams of Chapman Mills died at the Huntington Hospital Monday April 19, 1909.  He was taken there Saturday evening to be operated on for appendicitis. The operation was performed Sunday, and his brothers returned hopeful of his recovery, but he could not stand the shock and passed away. He was the son of Elijah and was a bright, intelligent young man with many friends.
      Besides his father, he leaves five brothers and four sisters to mourn their loss. The burial was at Good Hope Cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday April 23 1909
Transribed by Eve Hughes

[Note: (John) Henry was the son of Elijah F. and (Nancy) Ellen Chapman Williams.  He was about 22 when he died.  His brothers and sisters included: Taddie, Jesse L., Myrtle E., Eva D., Edward, Oliver A., Nellie V., George E., and Lucinda.]

Williams, John P.

Death of John P. Williams
     Mr. John Preston Williams died at his home in Crown City Thursday Nov. 20, 1924, after being in failing health for several months at the age of 68 years. He leaves his widow and two sons and three daughters, one son Alva preceding him in death two years ago, Mrs. Chas. Hall, Mrs. H. E. Haskins, and Dolph Williams of Crown City, Mrs. Lawrence Rood of Huntington and John Williams of Gallipolis. Funeral services were held (this) Friday at 2 p.m. at Crown City, burial in charge of Undertaker Stevers.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
28 November 1924
Submitted by Eve Hughes

Williams, L. A.

DEATH CLAIMS L. A. WILLIAMS, 70, PHYSICIAN
Native of Guyan and Widely Known in Gallia and Lawrence; Funeral Sunday at Miller
     Dr. L. A. Williams, aged 70, and a native of Guyan tp. died at 11 o'clock at his home 2618 Collins avenue, Huntington. He had been ill but a few weeks, though for a long period some years back his health was very poor.
     Dr. Williams was an uncle of John Williams, Ford salesman of this city. He practiced medicine at Miller for a number of years and was then an active figure in Lawrence county and Tenth district politics. From there, he moved to Barboursville, but had lived in Huntington for about 20 years. Lewis Augustus Williams was born in April, 1864, the youngest son of the late John Williams of Crown City R.D. He married America Saunders, who was a daughter of the late John H. Saunders and who is a sister of Chauncey F. Saunders, and Mrs. Curtis Houck of Crown City R.D. She and three children, all married, survive: Irvin and Earl, Huntington, and Maude. There are also one brother and two sisters, James H. and Mrs. Elizabeth Jefferson, Huntington, and Oletha, widow of John Murray, Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at Miller at 2 o'clock Sunday. Burial also there. Dr. Williams was a Mason and a member of the United Brethren church. He is remembered here as a genial, likable, active man. A wide circle of friends in Gallia, Lawrence and Cabell counties will be sorry to hear of his death.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday December 28, 1934
Contributed by Eve Hughes

Williams, Lewis

Lewis Williams Dies This Morn At Crown City
Funeral To Be Held 2 Wednesday--Leaves 46 Descendants.
     Lewis Benjamin Williams died at 1:35 this morning at his home in Crown City, after a two-months illness. He was a lifelong and well-known resident of that community and his age was 76 years 7 months and 2 days.
     Surviving children are Mrs. Carrie Fleure and Cornie Williams, both of Crown City; Irwin Williams, Huntington, and Elijah Williams, Racine. His wife, Rebecca Watts Willliams, and a son, Clarence, preceded him in death. Survivors include 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and these two brothers and two sisters: C. W. and L. S. Williams, Mrs. Ed Eckhardt and Mrs. Mary Cooper, all of Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at the Crown City Methodist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with Rev. Ona Williams, assisted by Rev. Mr. Curry, in charge. Burial in Crown City cemetery by Stevers.

[Note: dates from stone in Crown City Cemetery, Guyan Twp., 1864-1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Williams, Lewis Benjamin

     Lewis Benjamin Williams was born near Crown City, Ohio January 12, 1864. Died at his home near the place of his birth, August 13, 1940, being at the time of his death, 76 years, 7 months and 1 day of age. His illness was of several months duration, but his children, neighbors and other relatives ministered to his every want and the end came peacefully.
My Williams was the son of the late Elijah Williams, a substantial citizen and pioneer of this community.
     In the year 1883, Mr. Williams was married to Rebecca Watts, who preceded him in death, May 14, 1932. Five children were born to this union, one of whom, Clarence Williams, died March 1, this year. The surviving children are Mrs. Carrie Fleure and Cornie Williams of Crown City, Irvin Williams of Huntington, and Elijah Williams of Racine. Other relatives are 25 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Sylvester and Charles and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Eckhart and Mrs. Mary Cooper, all of Crown City.
    “Uncle Ben” as he was known to everyone, spent the greater part of his life around Crown City and was engaged chiefly in farming. He was an honorable and upright citizen of the community and an accommodating neighbor and friend. He was of a genial disposition and always had a friendly greeting for everyone, a remarkable trail of character in that family.
     His death will cause profound sorrow throughout the community where he lived so long and his presence among us will be sadly missed.
    “When we asunder part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart and hope to meet again.

Unknown newspaper
August 1940
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood

Williams, Miles

Miles Williams
     Miles Williams, living near Bulaville, dropped dead in the store of D. E. Sawyers on Tuesday evening last. He was about 50 years of age, had served in the Confederate army and came from Giles County, Va. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services were held on Thursday.

April 21, 1894
Gallipolis Bulletin
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, Paul

Athens Messenger
July 13, 1952
Contributed by Joyce Robinson

Wiseman, Julia Stewart

Mrs. Lewis A. Wiseman
     Mrs. Julia Stewart Wiseman, passed to her rest about 3:30 o’clock Wednesday morning, December 15, 1926 at her home, 29 Vinton Avenue. She had been ill for several weeks and was surrounded by her own immediate family during her last hours. She went to her Fathers’ Home, calm and unafraid, trusting and confident of the future, and recognizant of her loved ones with whom she talked in beautiful terms of her going away.
     She was born 66 years ago on May __, 1860 at Waterloo in Lawrence County, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Stewart. On December 14, 1883, she became the bride of Lewis Allen Wiseman, and the day before she passed away, was the 44th Anniversary of their wedding. She lived near the home of her birthplace, until about 10 years ago, when, with her family she moved to Rio Grande, coming to Gallipolis after three years residence.
     To this union were born the following children: Dovie J. Wiseman who married Reuben Phillips, and resides at Northup, Ohio; Anna, who lives at home; Orlyn Wiseman, who married Pearl Bradshay and resides at Jeffersonville, Ohio; Olive Flo Wiseman, who married Edwin Davis and resides at Oak Hill, Ohio.
     She is survived by her husband, Lewis Allen Wiseman, her sister, Miss Janie Stewart of Waterloo, the above mentioned children and the following grandchildren: May Phillips Haskins, Marjorie Phillips, Clayton Phillips, Ina Pearl Phillips, Elizabeth Jean Phillips, Orlyn W. Davis and Dorothy Davis. One grandchild, Margaret Ruth Phillips preceded her grandmother in death, having passed away on May 6, 1923.
     Early in girlhood, at the age of 12 years, she became a member of Palestine Baptist church, and later when all of her children joined John Creek M.E. Church, which was the home church of their father, she removed her membership. At the time of her death, she was a member of Grace M.E. church of this city. She was also a member of Gallipolis Chapter No. 283 Order of the Eastern Star, Gallia Council, Daughters of America, and Symmes Valley Grange No. 1770.
     Our splendid sister gave her life to a service of love and devotion to her church, where she was active at all times in the different departments. As a mother and wife, she lived a life of true loyalty to the interests of her children and husband.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, December 17, 1926
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Wolf, Elizabeth Canterberry

     Elizabeth Canterberry Wolf was born February 17, 1836, in the state of Virginia. She was united in marriage to John Wolf June 29, 1855 in Carter county, Ky. To this union were born six children; five daughters and one son: Elenora, Viola, Arzilla, William and Maggie. William and Viola preceded her to the better land many years ago. She joined the United Brethren church about the year 1858, and lived a christian life until death.
     Five years ago last February she attached her membership to the Christain Order church, that being the nearest denomination to her home. She had been afflicted for many years and bore her suffering with christian patience. She was an affectionate wife, patient mother, kind friend and neighbor and left bright evidence that she has gone to enjoy the reward prepared for the faithful unto death. She died June 25, 1899; burial by Undertaker Thos. Wise at Bethel cemetery June 26, 1899. Funeral conducted by Rev. Jebu Rose of the M. E. Church.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, June 28, 1899
Vol. LXIV NO. 32
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Womeldorff, Daniel

     Daniel Womeldorff, late of this county, died at his residence at Tremont, in Illinois, a few days since. In the death of this man, his wife has lost a kind and affectionate husband, his children lost their best friend, his parents a dutiful son, his neighbors a ready assistant in promoting their best interests and the community a valuable citizen. Mr. Womeldorff removed to Illinois, where he could raise a family of children to whom he could give each a farm, but in the midst of his usefulness death has cut him off, leaving a kind and devoted wife and seven children to mourn their irreparable loss. He died the death of a christian, with the blessed hope of the remission of his sins through the atoning grace of Jesus Christ; his last words were, "I am going home, I feel that my departure will be in peace, my eternal happiness secure."

Gallipolis Journal
June 29, 1854
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Womeldorff, James W.

DEATH OF MR. WOMELDORFF
     Mr. James W. Womeldorff, stricken with paralysis at his home in Green township, near Mt. Zion Church, something like two weeks ago, departed this life Sunday evening at 6:30, August 31, 1902, near 70 years of age. His funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Zion Church, Tuesday, at 2:30 sun time, by Rev. John W. McCormick, his burial following by Wetherholt in Mt. Zion Church yard.
     Mr. Womeldorff was an old veteran of this county and comes from one of the pioneer families of the county. He was a son of Michael and Jane Waddell-Womeldorff, and had brothers Daniel, William, George, John, David and Frank, and sisters Mary Ann Holmes, Mrs. Janet Eagle and Mrs. J.P.R. Waddell, Frank being the last surviving member of the family.
     He was united in marriage with Miss Lodicia Smeltzer, a sister of John, Peter, D. M. and Henry Smeltzer, and Mrs. Nan Wigner and Mrs. John Swigert. He left children, Mrs. Cass C. Kerr of Monte Vista, Colorado, and Messrs. J. D. and L. A. Womeldorff, Miss Anna Womeldorff and Mrs. Ed. F. Hawk. He was born November 8, 1832, was kind and genial in his nature, a clever neighbor, fond of hunting and outdoor sports. He had been an invalid from an accident for a long time and gradually failed, the infirmites of old age finally overcoming him, to the regret of all.

The Gallipolis Weekly
Tribune Thursday, September 4, 1902
Contributed by Maj. J.. M. Smeltzer

Womeldorff, Lewis

Decedent Selected His Pall Bearers
      Pall bearers at the funeral of Lewis A. Womeldorff this afternoon were the ones he named last Sunday in an off-hand way while conversing with Harry K. Mills. They are Harry K., Ira J. and Fred Mills, Tom Smeltzer, Will Harrison and Rufus Pitchford.
      At the time of the conversation R. Womeldorff was apparently feeling quite well and is not suspected of having any premonition of an early death.

November 18, 1938
Gallia County newspaper
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Wood, Harry A.

     Harry A. Wood, age 82, died at 1:30a.m. July 1, 1951. Leading cause of death was Mulitple Sclerosis. He was a retired field representative for the International Harvester Co.of Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Wood founded and was a director of the Commercial Savings Bank of Gallipolis. Son of John H. and Amantha S. Roach Wood. Husband of Amantha Brandebury, whom he married in 1902, and she died 1938. and Lillian Oakes, whom he married in 1939, and she died Feb. 8, 1962.
     On the Board of Trustees of Rio Grande College, Rio Grande, Ohio in 1951. Mr. Wood's family founded Rio Grande College and he was a secretary and director on the college board of directors. He also was a trustee of the school's endowment fund. He was a member of the Morning Dawn Lodge of Masons Commandery No. 43, Moriah Council No.32 and Gallipolis Chapter no. 59, Cincinnati Consistory of Scottish Rite and the Aladdin Temple of the Shrine.
     Surviving at that time he had a nephew, Probate Judge John Howell of Gallipolis. Great uncle to Mrs. Mary F. Oakes Spencer, of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. Davida A. Oakes McMullen, of Williamson, W.Va.. Emrick-Scott Funeral Home, 1422 Lincoln Street Portsmouth, Ohio.
     Buried in Calvery Baptist Cemetery, Rio Grande, Ohio

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jul.2, 1951
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart

Wood, Mary Ann Pickens

     Mary Ann Pickens Wood, 67, of Gallipolis, died Saturday, April 7, 2001 in St Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia.
     She was born September 13, 1933 at Kerr Station, daughter of the late David A. Pickens and Margaret Tuner Pickens.
     She was a homemaker and member of the Gallia County Historical Society and Gallia County Genealogical Society.
     In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Charles E. Wood, in 1999, a great-granddaughter, Hanna Lea Holley, a brother Eugene Pickens; and a sister, Margaret Margoles.
     Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ann E. and mark Merola of Patriot, three sons and daughter-in-laws, Charles D. and Marjorie L. Wood of Gallipolis, Michael A. and Mary C. Wood of Richmond, Kentucky, and William J. and Jennine Wood of Gallipolis, nine grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Weber of Gallipolis, Burt and Clayton Wood of Gallipolis, Michael and Pamela Wood of Richmond, Kentucky and Lee Ann, Shanna, and Markie Carter of Patriot; a great-grandson Eric Michael Weber of Gallipolis and two sisters, Julia Prose of Gallipolis, and Louise “Mickey” Johnson of Gallipolis.
     A private service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2001 in William Funeral Home, with Monsignor William Myers officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 8, 2001
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood

Wood, Noah

Noah A. Wood Gage Merchant Dies Suddenly
Last Rites Wednesday At 2
     Noah A. Wood, a member of a prominent Gallia county family was found dead early Sunday evening in the general store at Gage which he had conducted for more than thirty years.
     Mr. Wood lived alone and spent most of his time in his place of business. A light was seen in the store by neighors as late as midnight Saturday and relatives and friends, who talked with him Saturday, had not been told if he had been feeling ill. Patrons going to the store Sunday morning were not able to rouse him and when he did not put in an appearance during the day his neighbors became alarmed and called his nephew, John W. Ropeter, in this city. With Sheriff Hatfield and Dr. N. H. Foster, coroner, Mr. Ropeter broke into the building and found that his uncle had been dead, probably for several hours. Death was the result of a heart attack it was reported by Dr. Foster.
     Mr. Wood was born in the community where he died and spent his entire life of 58 years. He was the son of the late Noah Wilson Wood and there remain of his family two brothers and two sisters: J. J. Wood, who lives just beyond Gage, and Hampton Wood of Wynn, Ark., Mrs. Harriet Davis, widow of Dan Davis at Gage and Mrs. William (Mary) Ropeter at Centenary.
     Arrangements are being completed by W. W. Phillips of Waterloo funeral director, who will bring the body to the home of Mrs. Ropeter Tuesday and friends may call there after 5 p.m. The last rites will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Salem church by Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial in the church cemetery.

[Note: dates from stone in Salem Baptist cemetery, Perry Twp., 1884-1941]

Gallipolis newspaper
1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Wood, Ruthie

Miss Ruthie Wood
     Gallipolis -- Funeral services for Miss Ruthie Wood, 49, of Columbus, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McCoy Funeral Home at Vinton by the Rev. David Fields Jr. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
     Miss Wood, a former resident of Gallia County, died Sunday in University Hospital at Columbus. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of Ciell and Dora Wood of Columbus. Other survivors include a sister and three brothers.

Athens Messenger
May 19, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker

Wood, Vincent

     Vincent Wood, born October 27, 1826, in Campbell County, Va., died at his home near Cora, O., Nov 15, 1894, of stomach disease.
     He was the son of Robert and Catharine Wood, who came to this county from Virginia in 1831, and bought land near Rio Grande. Of thirteen children, one brother, Wm. H. Wood, of Cora, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy J. Weeden, of Washington and Mrs. Ellen Harbour, of W. Va. survive him.
     He went West in the fifties and remained but a few years, when he returned to Ohio, and, on August 15, 1861, was married to Mrs. Keziah Davenport, who survives him. Three children were born to them, two of whom, Geo. P. Wood and Mrs. Roselina Gates, are living. We might say that he spent the whole of his life in Gallia County.
     He professed religion and joined the Mt. Zion United Brethern Church in 1856, and was a member of the same church at his death.
     His remains were interred by Glassburn, of Porter, at the "Old Pine" Cemetery, on Saturday, November 17, 1894. Rev. Chapman, of Oak Hill, officiating. In disposition, he was declining, gentle, kind and obliging, and sought it to be good rather than great; and truly it may be said that

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 8, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Woodruff, Christena Smeltzer

OBITUARY
     Christena Smeltzer Woodruff, daughter of Adam and Margaret Smeltzer, was born in Gallia county near Gallipolis, Ohio, January 4, 1837, and was called to her Heavenly Home February 10, 1915, aged 78 years, 1 month, and 6 days. In the fall of 1851, she came with her parents to Shelby county and located on a farm north of Sidney. On October 12, 1854, she was united in marriage with Alfred Woodruff, this union was blessed with seven children, three sons and four daughters, one daughter preceding her mother in the Spirit World in infancy.
     She leaves to mourn her loss her aged husband and the following children: Margaret J., George W., Emma A., Thomas G., Lenora Pearl and Reuben S. Woodruff, and eighteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four brothers and a host of friends.
     Mrs. Woodruff was born of God in 1853 under the labors of Moses Hibbard of the Central Ohio conference of the M.E. church. All the years since she has lived a consistent Christian life, a life of self-sacrifice, a life of pure Christian love, without a doubt she has gone to Heaven.

The Sidney Journal
Tuesday February 16, 1915
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer

Woodward, Sallie E.

River Captain's Widow is Dead
     Mrs. Sallie E. Woodward, 59, widow of Capt. Tom Woodward, died Saturday at 1:15 p.m. in Holzer Hospital. She had suffered a stroke prior to entering the hospital, where she was a patient for eight days. Her condition had gradually worsened and the end had been expected for several days.
     Most of her life was spent in Gallipolis, where she attended the local schools and was graduated from Gallia Academy High School. She was noted as a musician, with an outstanding voice and was in demand on many programs.
     Mrs. Woodward was born at Bidwell on Sept. 9, 1896, the daughter of the late George E. and Nellie Beardsley Sawyers. Those who survive of her immediate family are Mrs. Harris (Ruth) Doepping, Director of Vocal Music in the Gallipolis schools and Alva of Columbus.
     After her graduation from the local schools she was married to Capt. Tom Woodward, a steamboat captain and they established their home on Lower Second Ave. Capt. Wodward preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1946. In 1942, they had moved to the former Will Ingles place on Rt. 775. To this union three children were born and survive: Mrs. George (Jean) Davis of Gallipolis; Tom at home and George who lives on an adjoining farm. There are twelve grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wetherholt Funeral Home. Rev. Paul M. Niswander, Minster of Grace Methodist, of which she was a member, will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipols Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wooten, Ellen Beaver

Mrs. Albert Wooten Victim of Paralysis
     Mrs. Ellen Beaver Wooten, wife of Albert Wooten, died at 9:35 Tuesday night at their home in Yellowtown (Thivener). She suffered a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago and had been bedfast thereafter. Prior to that her physical condition had been fairly good but her mind was cloudy for a couple of years.
     Mrs. Wooten was a native of Lawrence county but most of her 79 years had been spent in this county. She was twice married. Her first husband was the late William Beaver and she is survived by the following children of this union: John Beaver, Gallipolis Route 4; Mrs. Lorena Rose, Gallipolis; Mrs., Frona Monk, Jackson; Mrs. Ola Bailey, Columbus; Edgar Beaver, Washington. Charles and George Beaver may be living but they have not been heard from in years.
     Funeral arrangements will not be completed until messages have been exchanged, but burial will be at St. Nicholas by Undertaker A. E. Tope.
     Mrs. Wooten was a member of the Church of God. Her distressing health had caused much sorrow to all who knew her.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 1, 1932
Transcribed by Kathy Hill- Lynch (gg-granddaughter)

Wooten, Paul Elwood

Blanden Man Dies
     Paul Elwood Wooten, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wooten of Bladen, R.D. 1 died at 7 o'clock at the Holzer hospital where he had been a patient about two weeks. His age was 6 years, 10 months, 8 days.
     Surviving beside the parents are brothers, Alfred, 14; Edward, 12; and Talmadge, 4. One brother preceded him in death.

[Note: dates from stone in St. NIck's cemetery, Clay Twp., 1933-1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Wooten, Rosalie

MRS. WADE WOOTEN DEAD
     Mrs. Rosalie Wooten, 19, wife of Mr. Wendell Wooten, Mercerville merchant, died in the Holzer Hospital Thursday night, following the birth of a baby girl early Thursday morning.
     Besides her husband and baby, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Northup of Gallipolis and brothers, Lowell and Francis and sisters, Eleanor and Eva Northup.
     Funeral services were Saturday at Providence Baptist Church by Rev. Jennings Cremeens, burial following there.

[note: Death Certificate shows name as Rosalie Violet Wooten born March 12, 1913; died May 19, 1932, 19 years, 2 months and 9 days of age. Wife of Wade Wooten..Parents: Charles Northup and Della Eblin...Burial Providence Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Worman, Kenneth M.

     Gallipolis, a veteran of WWII died at 8:15 pm Friday in Veteran's Hospital, Johnson City, TN. He had been in failing health for several years and was formerly employed as assistant engineer with the Gallia County Highway Dept.
     A native of Gallia County, he was a son of the late Trafford and Mary Jones Worman. He was amember of the First Presbyterian Church, Elks, V.F.W and Eagles, all in Gallipolis.
     Surviving are a daughter, Karen, of Gallipolis, three sisters Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Wolfe of Ironton, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Davis of Delaware, Ohio, Ms Frances Worman of Gallipolis.
     Services will be at 1 PM Tuesday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, Gallipolis. Rev Linson Stebbins and Rev Glen Huebolt officating with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Military graveside rites will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 4464. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 today.

Ironton Tribune
November 16, 1970
Contributed by Fran Brown

Worman, William H.

Worman Funeral Held At Old Home
     Funeral services for William H. Worman were largely attended and included a group of friends from Charleston. In accord with a change made after the first announcement, the funeral was held at the Worman homestead near Kerr, Rev. W. Scott Westerman officiating.
     Active pall bearers were Harry K. Mills, John N. Mills, Homer Kerr, R. S. Kerr, Ned Hamilton, Cass C. Kerr, and Judge W. R. White. Honarary pall bearers, O. J. White, C. T. Robinson, E.L. Mills and Willard Grover. Burial was at Mound Hill.

[Note: from stone: b 5 Jul 1878, d 26 Jul 1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
July 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Wray, Otis
Phillips, Clarence

Continue Dragging For Bodies of Two
     Dragging for the bodies of Otis (Sherry) Wray, 27, and Clarence Phillips, 20, who drowned Tuesday night in the Ohio River below Bladen, continued today. Wray, a War Veteran, was the son of Grant and Bessie Ward Wray, who live at Bethel, back of Bladen. Three brothers also survive.
     Phillips was the son of Chauncey and Grace Phillips, who reside on Horse Creek. The double drowning was reported to county and state authorities here early Wednesday morning and the search began immediately. The tragedy occurred when a boat in which the two were riding on the Ohio River turned over, tossing the two victims, as well as a brother of Clarence, Paul Phillips, 17, into the water. Paul managed to swim to shore.

[Note for Clarence Phillips: Buried Swan Creek Cemetery, Ohio Twp. - from stone 1927 - 1948]

[Note for Otis Wray: Buried Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp. - from stone 9/17/1920 - 8/3/1948]

Gallipolis paper
Date August 1948
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Wray, Otis Lee

     It is hard to understand, yet with submission, we must bow or doubt the guiding of thy hand or question why or how. We know the why is always best. Thy way, a way that has been tried, was for mankind that thou has died.
     August 3, 1948, Tuesday night brought forth the tragic ending of Otis Lee Wray, beloved husband of Shirley Adele Drake Wray and son of Grant and Bessie Ward Wray of Bladen, Ohio. Otis was born September 17, 1920 near Apple Grove, W.Va. at the time of his death he was 27 years 10 months and 16 days. He was a Veteran of World War II and during that time, while stationed at Tacoma, Washington, Otis and Shirley met, and April 1, 1944, were united in marriage, later he was sent over seas, having entered the service July 27, 1942, and was discharged March 8, 1946, after 2 years, 7 months and 26 days serving his country. Their short married life of 4 years was beautiful, and during many sweet memories will live on and will be a pleasure to recall.
     He also leaves four brothers: Marvin Kenneth, Thurman; Garland and David, Chester; one infant sister, Earnestine preceded him in death, three nieces and two nephews survive and a host of relatives and friends.

Gallipolis Paper
Date: August 1948
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Wray, William A.

W. A. Wray, Farmer, Dies At Apple Grove
     William A. Wray, 81, a retired farmer, and widely known resident of Apple Grove, died yesterday morning at his home following a brief illness.
     Mr. Wray was born December 19, 1866, at Ashton, a son of the late C.F. and Mary Waugh Wray. He had spent the greater part of his life in Mason County. Surviviors are the widow, Mrs. Blanche Grover Wray, a son, William W. Wray, of Charleston, a brother, John Wray of Columbus, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Etta Hannah, of Cottageville, o., and Mrs. Fannie King of Apple Grove.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Beale Chapel, with burial in the chapel cemetery. The Rev. Earl Purdue will officiate. Pallbearers who have been selected are Messrs. Randall Hogsett, Joe Hogsett, William Kirk, John Hanly, Campbell Stevens and John Sayre.

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Wright, Eugene D.

EUGENE D. WRIGHT, 68, RIVERMAN, DIES 3:25 THIS MORNING
Funeral is set for 2 Sunday: burial at Pine Street
     EUGENE D WRIGHT, 68, cook on steamboats, died at 3:25 this morning after being bedfast with illness the last two months. He is of the Wright family that in the last five generations has produced 30 or more steamboat captains, pilots etc.
     Funeral will be held at 2 p m Sunday at the Elias Weatherholt Funeral Home with Rev. H. M. Smith in charge. Interment will be made in Pine Street Cemetery by Claude Miller.
     Eugene Wright was born in Scary, W.Va. Aug 15 1877 a son of Stapleton and Lois Dudding Wright. On Oct 5 1922 he married Lena ( Cox )Brothers of this city and she and three children, Edward, Eugene , and Donald survive. There are a stepson, Robert Brothers of Kanauga; a sister Mrs Mollie Simms of Nitro; a brother Captain Jimmie Wright, 83, of Winfield, W.Va and one grandson.
     Eugene was a grandson of Captain Alexander Wright , a picturesque river character, who lived to be 97. His five sons all became Captains. They were Stapleton C and James H both of Scary, William Penn Wright of Pliny, Clairborne Wright of near Leon and George Wright of Poca.

GALLIPOLIS TRIBUNE
17 MAY 1946
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Wright, Gomer Ben

     GOMER BEN WRIGHT 81 of 86 State St, Gallipolis, Ohio died Friday morning in a Gallipolis Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at the Salem Baptist Church of which he was a member, by the Rev Gerald Brown. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
     He was born April 6, 1891 in Perry Township Gallia County, a son of the late Andrew and Mary Jenkins, (WRIGHT ?). A retired farmer, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a charter member of the American Legion. Survivors include the wife, Leona Wood Wright, four daughters, Mrs. Howard West of Springfield, Ohio, Mrs Clyde Price and Mrs Lorene Strausbaugh of Albany Ohio, a brother, Dave Wright, of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs Logan Davis of Columbus and Mrs. Oscar Poole of Springfield, and five grandsons.
     The body will be taken to the church an hour before the services from the Waugh-Halley funeral home at Gallipolis, where friends may call from 7 to 9 pm today.

Huntington Herald Press
about 8 March 1971
Contributed by Ernie Wright

Wright, Lena Mae

Mrs. Wright, 67, Called by Death Sunday
     Mrs. Lena Mae Wright, 67, a resident of 2013 Chestnut St., died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday in Holzer hospital. She had been admitted to the hospital on Saturday, and several months ago had undergone surgery.
     Mrs. Wright was born in Gallipolis on Oct. 29, 1894, one of five children of the late Robert T. and Nannie Patchell Cox. The only survivor of her immediate family is a sister, Mrs. Joe (Florence) Hamblin of Portsmouth. She attended Gallipolis schools.
     Her first marriage was to Walter Brothers of Gallipolis, who preceded her in death. Her second marriage was to Eugene Wright of Scary, W.Va., on Oct. 5, 1922, and he preceded her in death in 1946.
     Four sons who survive are Donald Wright, Tribune photographer of Garfield Ave.,Eugene, at home, Edward Wright of Lorain and Robert Brothers of Columbus. There are seven grandchildren.
     Mrs. Wright attended the First Church of the Nazarene, and services will be held there at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Vernon Shafer will officiate and burial will follow in Pine Street cemetery under the direction of Miller's Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

[Note by HE: Miller's Funeral Home Records shows her burial as Pine Street.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 8, 1962
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Wynne, David

Death of David Wynne
     David Wynne, a former Gallia County citizen, died at Oak Hill last Friday. He was 55 years of age, and was well known in this county, where he married Miss Mary Jones daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones. He engaged in the hardware business at Oak Hill for many years, served as postmaster under Grover Cleveland and was cashier of the Citizen's Bank until illness caused him to resign. He leaves a wife and one daughter. The burial was at Thurman last Sunday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 7, 1909
Vol. XI, No. 20
Transcribed by Charles Wright