Obituaries

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Monroe County Obituaries

1914

Cronin, Sarah "Estella" Cronin, nee Earley

Source: Monroe County, Ohio, newspaper; July 1914

Mrs. Sarah Estella Cronin, daughter of Alfred and Harriett Earley, was born in Monroe county July 16, 1857, and in 1879 she was united in marriage to Joseph Briggs. To that union were born five children, Mrs. O.A. Earley who resides at Roseville, Ohio, and Mrs. J.E. Miller of Bridgeport, Illinois, Mr. Alfred Briggs, Mrs. John Hossman and Mr. John Briggs of Woodsfield. On September 19, 1899, Mr. Joseph Briggs preceded her to the better land and on August 30, 1902, she was united to James Cronin who still survives. She joined the Christian church about 17 years ago and has since been a faithful member. She leave to mourn a husband, and five children and two brothers.

Dougherty, Clarence Leland Dougherty

Source: The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 11 Jun 1914

Death of Clarence Leland Dougherty

One of the saddest deaths in our community for many a day was that of Clarence Leland Dougherty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Friend Dougherty of Thompson ridge which occurred Thursday afternoon during an electric storm. Clarence with his smaller brother Willie were setting tobacco plants and when the storm came they went in the edge of the woods by a large stone for shelter and he was struck by lightning and instantly killed, the smaller boy being shocked and slightly burned but soon regained consciousness and returned home and told his parents that Clarence was sleeping and he could not wake him. They rushed to him as soon as possible but he was passed all need of help; he had gone to the God that gave him where no pain or sorrow ever come. He was born February 11, 1898, and died June 4, 1914, being 16 years, 3 months and 23 days old. He leaves to mourn father, mother, five brothers and one sister, also a host of friends as he was one of our best boys, kind, loving and always doing something for the comfort of those about him. The family have the deep sympathy of the community. Funeral service was conducted by Mr. Oden and interment in the Dougherty cemetery.

We may weep but we'll remember

That his spirits happy now.

With the righteous he is dwelling

With no care mark on his brow.

MARY GATCHELL

Dougherty, Isaac N. Dougherty [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, April 23, 1914{

Isaac N. Dougherty: Deceased was born April 19, 1839 and died April 12, 1914, being near 75 years of age at the time of his death. He was born in Wayne Township, Monroe County, Ohio and lived in that township during his entire life. He was married to Mary F. Latham of near Graysville March 14, 1861, living happily together until death separated them which was 53 years ago. To this union nine children were born, three preceded him in death. They were James L. Dougherty, David A. Dougherty, and Minnie A. Dougherty. The widow, six children, and 12 grandchildren survive. The children who survive are H. O. Dougherty and Fred Dougherty of Cleveland, Ohio; Frank Dougherty of Bridgeport, Ohio; E. C. Dougherty of Woodsfield, RFD1; and Wade H. Dougherty and Louisa Dougherty of Woodsfield RFD2

I. N. Dougherty in early life taught school for 19 years. In later years farming was his occupation

He was in poor health for several years, but was a patient sufferer. Deceased was a faithful member of the Catholic Church. He was laid to rest April 14 at St. Sylvester=s cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by the Father Seeber, pastor of the Catholic Church.

Dougherty, Lola B. Dougherty, nee Cox

Source: Spirit of Democracy, Monroe Co., Ohio; Jul 1914

Once more the angel of death has visited our vicinity taking from our midst Lola B.Dougherty, daughter of G.B. and Maggie M. Cox. She was born February 25, 1884. She was a devout and earnest christian, having united her services for Christ with the Church of Christ at Plainview, Ohio, when seventeen years of age in which work she continued steadfast until death. She was united in marriage to Melville C. Dougherty March 20, 1909. To this union was born two children, Edgar who died in infancy and Elsie who is four years old. She died July 1, 1914, aged 30 years, 4 months and 6 days. She leaves to mourn her loss father and mother, husband, one child, three brothers, two sisters and a host of friends and near relatives.

Lola dear, why has thou left us?

Our earthly home is broken here.

But in yonder sweet reunion

Where we know no sigh nor tear,

We shall hope to meet thee, sister

Where the weary shall find rest

For in all things we shall trust Him,

Though sometimes hard, God

knoweth best.

Friday, Catherine Friday, nee Neuhardt

Source: The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; Jan 1914 [p 292 of a Barnesville, Ohio, obituary book]

Mrs. William Friday

Mrs. William Friday, an esteemed woman of this place, died at the family home on Wylie Avenue, Thursday morning January 22nd., from a complication of diseases. She had been in poor health for seven years, and for two years of that time was confined to her bed. Although called upon to lie through weary months and years with pain racked body, she bore her suffering and trials with a heroism that was a revelation to relatives and friends, and proved the true christian fortitude with which she was endowed.

Mrs. Friday's maiden name was Neuhart. She was born near Lewisville, Monroe County, April 4, 1871,* and was married to the husband who survives her in 1890. She united with the German Church when fourteen years of age, and was a faithful member of that denomination, until the family came to Barnesville, when she removed her membership to the Presbyterian Church.

Until broken in health the deceased was an ideal wife and mother, whose greatest joy in life was ministering to her loved ones, showering them with love and devotion, and striving always to make the lives of all those with whom she came in touch, happy and contented. She spent a worthy life, filled with kindness and good deeds, and leaves the world better by having lived.

Besides her husband she is survived by her parents and seven children, Mrs. Harry Vandyne, Nettie, Elwood, Homer, Cornelia, Francis** and Paul Friday, all of this place. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. George Hines and a brother, Edward Neuhart.

Funeral services were held Saturday, conducted by Rev. J. A. Donahey. Burial at Greenmount Cemetery.

Submitter's Notes:

* Her death certificate with information from her sister, Mrs. George Hines, gave 1870 as the birth year. The 1900 census does give April 1871, and she was not listed in the 1870 census with her parents.

** This should be Frances Fay Friday who married Bruce Tucker.

Harris, Mary Harris, nee Sallee

Source: a Shelby County, Indiana; newspaper; Wednesday, 15 Apr 1914

MRS. MARY HARRIS

DIED WEDNESDAY

HAD COME TO THIS CITY LAST

JULY FOR VISIT WITH HER PAR-

ENTS, MR. AND MRS. W. T.

SALLEE, AND HAD NEVER BEEN

ABLE TO RETURN.

Mrs. Mary E.* Harris, wife of Clarence Harris, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Sallee, No. 105 West Taylor street, Wednesday morning at six-fifty o'clock. Death was caused by a complication of diseases and followed an illness lasting from last July.

Mrs. Harris was aged twenty-five years, eleven months and eleven days at the time of her death. She had lived in this city for the greater part of her life, but after her marriage she and her husband went to Indianapolis to reside. Mrs. Harris came to this city last July for a visit with her parents. While here she became so ill that it was impossible for her to return to her home in that city.

She was a member of the First Baptist church of this city. Mrs. Harris was the last of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Sallee, two having preceded her in death.

She is survived by her parents, her husband and three children--Carl, aged six years; Harry, aged four years, and Alethel, aged ten months.

The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the First Baptist church, Rev. H. N. Spear, the pastor, officiating. Stewart & Fix are in charge. Friends may call at the home Thursday evening from seven until nine o'clock and Friday from nine o'clock until the hour of the funeral.

Hoskinson, Ezekial D. Hoskinson

Mr. E.D. Hoskinson was born April 20, 1860 and died at his home Sept. 28, 1914.

At the time of his death he was 58 years, 5 months and 8 days old. He slipped quietly and peacefully into Death Valley. Death was due to heart trouble and he was glad to go and be with those he had known and loved. Father is gone, but not forgotten. There is a vacant chair that can never be filled. He was loved by all who knew him. On October 24th, 1880, he was united in marriage to miss Mossouri belle Cooley. To this union were born five sons and seven daughters, namely; Mrs. Raymond Bowen of Fly; Mrs. George Knoke, of Homeworth, O.; Mrs. Ella Griffith of Junction City, O.; Will Hoskinson of Junction City, O.; Aze Hoskinson, Homeworth, O.; Jack Hoskinson of Fly, O.; James Hoskinson of Fly, O.; Miss Belle Hoskinson, of Homeworth, O.; Drusilla Martin; and Maggie and Bertha youngest at home and Charley Hoskinson in the west, who was not present.

Six grandchildren and a widow survive to mourn his loss.

May God be with them and when Death calls us away, may we be prepared to meet our father in heaven. He told us he was going to meet his loved ones. It is sad to say goodby and to know that a dear father is gone. He was a kind father and husband. To his family it is no home now. He is gone but never to be forgotten. His home is lonely, but God knows best, he had to take him home where sorrow and suffering is over.

Card of Thanks

We thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved father and husband.

Widow and Children

Kahrig, Catherine Kahrig, (nee Gertler) [The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, February 1914]

Catherine Kahrig, the widow of Louis Kahrig died Friday, February 27, 1914, with pneumonia. She was born in Bavaria, Germany in 1849, and came to this country at the age of 5 years with her parents, Mr.a and Mrs. Adam Gertler. She spent her youth on the home farm near Lewisville, Ohio. Catherine married Louis in 1879. He died August 9, 1911. Eleven children was born to them; four preceded their parents in death; surviving children are: Mrs. Philip Rhines, Fred Kahrig, Philip Kahrig, Mrs. Freda Wehr, Mrs. Gus Kilburn, Henry Kahrig and Mrs. Henry Kilburn; one brother, Adam Gertler of Ozark, Ohio; and one sister, Louisa Gertler of Beallsville, Ohio. Mrs. Kahrig was a member of the German Lutheran Church all her life. Funeral services were held at the Evangelical Church and was conducted by the Reverend E. Seybold. Interment was in the Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

Kenney, George Washington Kenney

Source: Marietta Times, 18 June, 1914

Mr. George Kenney, past 80 years of age and for more than 45 years a resident of Washington County, passed away Wednesday afternoon at 2:10, at his home in Newport Township. Death being directly due to a stroke of paralysis suffered last Saturday evening, though he had been feeble for the past three or four years.

Mr. Kenney was a stonemason by trade, served one year in the Civil War, enlisting with the 116th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was born in Monroe County August 22, 1833.

He was united in Marriage to Miss Nancy Morris, who died 39 years ago. Mr. Kenney was well known throughout the vicinity in which he lived and had many friends who will regret his passing.

Six children survive. They are: George Kenney, Mrs. Adeline Campbell. Mrs. Anna Nothwang and Alice Mugrage, all of Marietta; Mrs. Mary Haddox, of Cambridge, and Edward Kenney of Belington, WV; a sister. Mrs. Jane Haught and two brothers, Joseph and Richard Kenney, reside in Graysville.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence at Lower Newport. Burial will be made in Hill's Cemetery.

Kinkade, Ada Kinkade, nee Nalley

Source: Monroe Co., Ohio or Marietta, Ohio, newspaper; Nov 1914

Mrs. Ada Kinkade was born Jan. 14, 1893 and died Nov. 24, 1914, aged 21 years, 10 months and 10 days. She was united in marriage to Douglas Kinkade June 20, 1911. To this union was born one daughter, Neva Willene, who departed this life November 20, 1914, aged eight months and sixteen days. Mrs. Kinkade united with the Church of Christ May 8th, 1911, and remained faithful until death.

She was a daughter of Mr. Thomas Nalley. She leaves to mourn a sorrowing husband, father, three brothers and one sister and a host of friends. Mother and little one were laid to rest in Pleasant Ridge Cemetary [sic]. Funerals were conducted by the writer. Singing was done by Pleasant Ridge Choir and it was fine. W.J. Chesshir

Kinkade, Secrest/Secrist Kinkade obituary # 2

Source: published in the Oskaloosa Daily Herald on Tuesday July 14, 1914 Submitted by P Frichtl

KINKADE---Secrest Kinkade was born Oct. 28, 1828 in Morrow county, Ohio; died July 7, 1914 at 3:30 a.m. at the home of his son, Oscar, ¾ of a mile west of Rose Hill, Iowa, aged 85 years, 8 months and 9 days. Father Kinkade was the son of David and Rebecca Meadows Kinkade of Ohio. He was married to Elizabeth Spillman of Middletown, Indiana, December 24, 1833. To this union were born nine children, four sons and five daughters, namely Henry Kinkade, who died Aug. 15, 1886 at the age of 31 years, 9 months and 1 day; Catherine Stickle, of Marlboro, Ohio; Amelia Denney, of Rose Hill; infant son, born April 14, 1861, died when five days old; Beatrice Arnold, of Edna, Kans; Mabel Mitchell, of Rose Hill; William Kinkade, of Indianapolis, Iowa; Oscar O. Kinkade, living about a mile west of Rose Hill, and Myrtle Hollingsworth, living two and one-half miles north of Rose Hill. His faithful wife and all the children who are living were with him at times during his sickness, which has been of long duration, except Mrs. Stickle, who was not able to be here, and Mrs. Arnold, who arrived in time to attend the funeral.

Father Kinkade had lived in Iowa twenty years and in Mahaska county sixteen years. He has always been an honorable man, very industrious and one who the neighbors will miss in many ways. When his health first began to fail him he bought property in Rose Hill, where he lived retired. When his health was fast failing his faithful son Oscar moved him to his home, where he could give him more of his attention. Oscar and his wife deserve great credit for their kind treatment of their aged father.

Submitter's Notes:

* From the Ben Dixon book on the Kinkades, published in 1932, (Our Family, Ourselves, Our Children): Page 223: "Secrist Kinkade, son of David Kinkade (P. 9) and Rebecca Osborn, was born Oct. 28, 1828, at Marietta, Ohio." Marietta is in Washington County, Ohio. In the 1850 census he was living in Monroe County, the neighboring county to the north of Washington County, with the family of the son of his sister Mary Kinkade Morris.

** The year of the Secrest and Elizabeth’s wedding was 1853. The date of 1833 reported in the obituary is in error.

Kinkade, Secrest/Secrist Kinkade obituary # 1

Source: published in the Oskaloosa Daily Herald on Wed July 8, 1914 Submitted by P Frichtl

KINKADE—Secrist Kinkade, aged 85 years, 8 months and 9 days, died Tuesday, July 7, 1914 at 3:30 o’clock a.m. at his home in Rose Hill. Deceased was born Oct. 28, 1828, in Monroe county Ohio, and has lived in Mahaska county 16 years, and in Iowa 20 years. His father was David Kinkade, and his mother’s maiden name was Rebecca Meadow. He was a retired farmer, and leaves a wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Kinkade of Rose Hill; 5 daughters, Kate Stickel* of Burro,** Ohio, Emelia*** Denney of Rose Hill, Bertha Arnold of Eden, Kansas, Mabel Mitchell of Rose Hill, and Myrtle Hollingsworth of Rose Hill and two sons, William of Indianapolis, Iowa and Oscar Kinkade of Rose Hill.

Submitter's Notes:

*This name should be spelled STICKLE.

** The name of the community was MARLBORO, Ohio.

*** This is usually seen spelled as AMELIA.

Nalley, Katherine Doretta Nalley

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] Register; 8 Sep 1914

WOMAN KILLED IN AUTO SMASH EAST OF TOWN

When an auto driven by George Dueker, a well known young man of South Wheeling, plunged over the steep embankment bordering the left side of the National road as it approaches the "S" bridge, Kate Nally,* of Warwood, was instantly killed and Dueker escaped death by a miracle.

The young man and woman were the only occupants of the car and were returning from Pittsburgh. The accident which occurred about 1 o'clock was thought to have been due to unfamiliarity with the road. Both were pinned beneath the car when it stopped, up-side-down, at the end of its drop of twenty-five feet. Dueker crawled from beneath the wreckage and being unable to extricate his companion, sounded the horn on the car to attract the attention of people living nearby.

A small crowd soon gathered and when the unconscious body of Miss Nally was finally gotten clear of the machine it was found that life was extinct. The exact nature of the fatal injuries were not determined at the time, but her body was badly crushed by the weight of the car.

Those on the scene had considerable difficulty in obtaining from Dueker any details on how the accident occurred or the names.

When he learned that his companion was killed he became wildly excited and his replies to questions were altogether incoherent. After some effort, however, he was calmed and it was learned that he and Miss Nally* had spent the day in Pittsburgh and were on their way home. Due to the darkness and the sharp turn of the road he lost the road.

Miss Nally,* who is about twenty-two** years of age, resides in Warwood, at the home of her brother-in-law, L. W. Coleman, who conducts a grocery store. She is well known in her home town. It is understood that she and Dueker have been sweethearts for some time. The home of her parents is in eastern Ohio.

Dueker was being held by the authorities at Elm Grove early this morning while they were investigating the case.

The body of Miss Nally* was removed to the Thornburg Undertaking parlors at Elm Grove.

Submitter's Note: *The last name should be spelled NALLEY.

** She was 18, not 22.

Submitter's Note: Below is the funeral announcement:

Nalley, Katherine Doretta Nalley

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] Register; 9 Sep 1914

DIED

NALLEY -- Tuesday, September 8, 1914, 12:30 a.m. Katherine Nalley, in her eighteenth year.

Funeral from the home of her grandparents, Christ. Hertler. First street, Aetnaville, Thursday, September 10th, at 2 pm.

Interment. Weeks cemetery.

Schell, Annie Mary Schell nee Marte [also seen as Marty and Marti]

Source: Clipping from the collection of Donald Wear, 1934-2006, submitted by his brother Larry D. Wear.

Annie Mary Marte, widow of the late Daniel Schell, who passed from this life at 4 o’clock in the afternoon of Aug. 19, was born in Switzerland, May 11, 1834, and came to this country with her parents, who settled in Ohio in 1842. She was married to Daniel Schell in 1851. To this union were born sixteen children, eight of whom have preceeded her into the great beyond.

She lives to survive her four sons, four daughters, thirty-seven grand children and fifteen great grand children. Mrs. Schell was a true, loving mother, an obliging neighbor, a loyal friend, a conscientious christian. The funeral services were held in German Congregational church of Princeton, of which she was a devoted member. Following the sermon in German by the pastor Rev. John V. Smith, Rev. Mrs. Mitchell of Cortland made a short address in English. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

Thomas, Samuel Thomas

Samuel Thomas was born August 20, 1836, and died January 9, 1914, aged 77 years and 11 days. Was united in marriage to Minerva H. Hilgenburgh August 22, 1860. To this union was born 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls of which 3 boys are now dead leaving 4 children and his aged wife to mourn his departure. He also had 11 great-grandchildren and 21 grandchildren. He had been a member of the Church of Christ for over 40 years or more, having been baptized into Christ by Brother Polten at the Salem congregation this county. He was the Elder of the church at Duffy up until the time of his death. Brother Lemon Dotson conducted the funeral service at the home. He had taken THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY for about 40 years. His loss to the community and his host of friends will be lamented greatly by all.

W. B. Tompkins, Sardis, Ohio.

Truex, Nollie Olive Truex, nee Gray

Source: as posted on the findagrave.com web site; April, 1914

Young Wife and Mother Departs this Life.

Mrs. Albert E. Truax, after a brief illness passed away at her home on Vine street at 6:25 o'clock, Thursday evening. She took ill about a week ago, and the immediate cause of her death was meningitis, contributory to measles and a cold. Mrs. Truex was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gray, and was born in Monroe county. She was aged only 24 years, 6 months and 21 days. Besides her husband, she is survived by two little children, a son aged about four years, and a daughter aged about six months. Funeral Saturday afternoon. Meet at house on Vince street, at 3 o'clock, where a short prayer service will be held. Remains then taken to Nankin where the regular funeral services will occur in the Disciple church. Interment in Nankin cemetery.

Turner, Roxie Turner

Source: The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 16 Apr 1914

Roxie Turner, aged 11 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Turner of Moose Ridge died April 9, 1914. Deceased was a child of pleasing disposition and had many admirers. The funeral services were conducted Saturday by Rev. Carlos, interment at Moose Ridge cemetery.

Webb, Luella Nesbitt Webb

Waynesburg Republican, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania dated October 29, 1914

Mrs. Luella Nesbitt Webb, widow of William T. Webb, deceased, of Waynesburg, died at her home in Sardis, Ohio, Friday morning, October 23, at 6 o'clock, aged almost 60 years. Her death occurred after a brief illness. Mrs. Webb was born and raised in Sardis, Ohio, where she resided until her marriage with Mr. Webb, when she removed to Waynesburg. His death occurred about ten years ago, after which she returned to Ohio. Mrs. Webb was a member of the Presbyterian church and always took an active interest in church work. She was most highly esteemed by all who knew her. Two sisters, Mrs. Dora Moore and Miss Eva Nesbitt and one brother Douglas Nesbitt, all of Sardis, Ohio survive. Mrs. S. S. Bayard, of Carmichaels; Mrs. W. W. Evans, Mrs. Maggie Walton, of Waynesburg, and Mrs. Edward Parkinson, of Old Concord, are sisters in law, Mrs. Joseph Patton and Mrs Mary Minor, of Waynesburg, are stepdaughters. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Six nephews acted as pall bearers. Interment was made in the cemetery at Sardis, Ohio.

Zwick, George Zwick

George Zwick, Sr. died August 27, 1914, Lewisville, Ohio

The merciless hand of death by taking our father, has left another vacant place in our home.

Mr. George Zwick, Sr., was born in Germany, February 17, 1841, moved to this country with his parents, brothers and sisters many years ago, and died at his home 2-1/2 miles west of Lewisville in Franklin township, Monroe county, Ohio, August 27, 1914, being seventy-three years, six months and ten days of age. His marriage to Barbara Hupp was solemnized February 12, 1866. To this union was born fourteen children and wife preceded him to the home in the skies. Those living are Mrs. George Wilkinson, Woodsfield, Ohio; John Zwick and Michael Zwick, Louisville, Stark county, Ohio, R; Leo Zwick, Burkhart, Ohio; Katie Schoeppner, Fulda, Ohio; Henry Zwick, Ethel, Ohio, R; P. W. and George W. and Joseph F. and Charles Zwick, Lewisville, Ohio; Mrs. Tillie Schoeppner; Youngstown, Ohio; Mrs. Rose Smithberger, Summerfield, Ohio; also three brothers and one sister and about fifty grand children, besides many other relatives and friends are left behind.

He was a kind and loving father and a good neighbor always ready to lend a helping hand of those in need. He was a member of the Catholic church, a good Christian man and constant attendant at the various services of his church. His remains were laid to rest in the Burkhart cemetery Saturday, August 29, 1914, Rev. Father Seeber officiated. The bereaved children have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

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