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Monroe County Obituaries
1921
Ackerman, Margaret Ackerman
Source: The
Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, October 13, 1921
Mrs. Margaret Ackerman, estimable wife of Charles Ackerman, died at her home on
West Marietta Street, Woodsfield, at 6:00 o’clock Saturday evening, October 8,
1921, aged 54 years. Mrs. Ackerman was of a cheerful nature and honorable
disposition to the extent that she had many friends. She leaves a devoted
husband, one daughter, Estella, and many other relatives and friends. The
funeral services, conducted by the Reverend Father Seeber, took place at the
Catholic church last Tuesday morning. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Baker, Mrs. V. M. Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. V. M. Baker died at her home near Laings, Sunday about
Sunday she ate a hearty dinner and seemed unusually cheerful
and well, when she suddenly became faint and asked to be taken to her bed,
where she died a few minutes later.
Her son, John, had just left a few minutes before on his way
to Wheeling, under the impression that his mother was in a fair way toward
complete recovery.
Mrs. Baker leaves a husband, two sons, John Baker of Wheeling,
O. M. Baker of Akron, and two daughters, Mrs. Adda Gillespie of Woodsfield, and
Mrs. F. S. Eshleman of Casper, Wyoming.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 26th,
at Moffett’s M. E. church.
Bruny, Charles E. Bruny
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The recent burial of Charles E. Bruny, son of W. H. Bruny of
Sardis, Route 2, was attended by a large number of people and was an impressive
affair throughout, indicating not only patriotism but the high esteem in which
he was held as a citizen as well as a soldier.
The military honors were conferred by the Hannibal American
Legion Post, and the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. A. J. Schneider.
Interment at the Salem Evangelical cemetery.
Charles E. Bruny was drafted in September 1917, and was a
member of the Signal Plattoon, and was in the Headquarters Division of the 28th
Infantry.
On the 5th day of October, 1918, after more than a
year’s faithful duty under the stars and stripes, he was wounded while in line
of duty in the Argonne Forest, from which he died days later—on the 10th
of October, 1918, aged 31 years, 6 months and 5 days.
Having lived a pure life and did a great service to his
country and humanity he was highly respected by all who knew of his supreme
sacrifice. Brave boy, rest in peace.
Christman, Henrietta or Henrieta Matild or Henerette
Matelda Christman, nee Diehl
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio;
Oct 1921
MRS. ANDREW CHRISTMAN
Mrs. Andrew Christman, one of Woodsfield's most highly
respected ladies, aged 59 years, died Saturday evening, October 22, at her home
after an illness of several months.
Mrs. Christman leaves her husband, Andrew Christman and one
son, James Glen of Price, Utah, who arrived some time prior to her death to
comfort her in her last hours. She also
leaves two sisters, Mrs. Louise Sulsberger and Mrs. Sophia Bertram of
Woodsfield; two brothers, Forrest and William Diehl of Woodsfield; a brother,
F. M. Diehl of Grand Junction, Colorado, and a brother, George C. Diehl of Memphis,
Tennessee. Mrs. Christman was born, in
this county and was practically a life-long resident of Woodsfield, having
lived here continuously for the past thirty-five years. She leaves a host of friends, who will
remember her for her constant readiness to be of assistance in times of
sickness and trouble.
Funeral services for Mrs. Christman were held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, the pastor, Rev. J. J.
Srodes officiating.
The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the
town. Interment in Oaklawn cemetery.
Dougherty,
Henry Dougherty
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Apr. 28, 1921
Sergeant Henry Dougherty of Woodsfield, one of Monroe
County’s most highly respected Civil war veterans, died at his home in
Woodsfield Monday morning, April 25, 1921, at 8:20 after a short illness from
heart trouble, aged 78 years, 5 months and 7 days of age.
Sergeant Dougherty was not only a citizen of many good
qualities, ever sanctioning the right and doing all in his power for the
betterment of mankind and those about, but was a soldier of the Civil war and a
savior of American integrity with a was record of more than three years which
for meritorious work and achievement was surpassed by few if any.
He enlisted under the stars and stripes, October 5, 1861,
and was mustered in as a private to serve three years in Company K, 62nd Ohio
Volunteer Infantry under Captain William Dougherty, Henry R. West, and John D.
Kennedy. His regiment left for Cumberland, Maryland on January 17, 1862, and
was attached to 2nd Brig. Landers Division, Army of the Potomac in March 1862.
With his company he advanced in March 1862, to Winchester, Virginia and from
that time on until honorably discharged on October 26, 1864, participated in
many of the hardest fought battles of the great was, with a very short hospital
record.
On December 12, 1861, he was promoted from private Corporal
and on September 10, 1862, he was promoted to Sergeant for gallant and meritorious
service on the fields of battle.
Sergeant Henry Dougherty leaves to mourn him, his wife,
three sons, William, Asher and Mahlon Dougherty, of Ashland, Ohio and three
daughters, Mrs. W. T. Ruff of this place and Mary and Margaret Dougherty of the
home.
The funeral will take place this Thursday morning, April 28
at 9:30. Interment in the St. Sylvester's Catholic cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio
with honors of General W. P. Richardson Grand Army Post. Respected soldier and
citizen, rest in peace.
Fearing,
Isabel Fearing, nee Hurt or Hurtt
Source: The Dayton [Ohio] Daily News; 3 Feb 1921
MRS. ISABEL SEARING*--Mrs. Isabel Searing,* 64, died at
5:20 o'clock Wednesday evening at her residence, 141 Dutoit street. She leaves four daughters and two sons. The body will be sent to Columbus Friday
morning at 10 o'clock, by Undertaker Robert Rissinger.
*Submitter’s Note: I
believe this to be a typo, that this is the obituary for Isabel Fearing, not
Searing. The location, the date, the
age, the 4 daughters, the two sons, the
burial in Columbus all match. Also, there is no ISABEL SEARING listed
on ancestry.com.
Hehr, Gertrude Hehr nee Fish
LKP#7
Mrs. Gertrude Hehr, aged 24 years, died Wednesday morning,
October 13th at
The deceased is survived by
her husband, John Hehr and two daughters, Mary, aged four years and Mildred,
aged two. Three brothers and two sisters also survive. They are John Fish of
Eighth street, Howard of Heslop avenue, Elmer of Fells church, Mrs. Edith
Wilson of Webster and Mrs. Kate Hodgison of Monongehala.
Services will be held at the
late home tomorrow morning at
Interment will be in Fells
cemetery.
Hyatt,
Emily Hyatt, nee Morris
Source: The Topeka [Kansas] State Journal; 9 Apr
1921, Page 4
The funeral arrangements of Mrs. Emily Hyatt, age 69,* who
died early this morning at her home, 317 West Gordon street, from a
complication of diseases, will be made later.
*Submitter's Note: Although this looks to me like 69 on my copy
of the obituary, perhaps it is a 60 because, according to her death certificate,
she was 60 years, l month, 23 days.
Hyer, Caroline Hyer
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Hannibal, O., Aug.29—(Special) Mrs. Caroline Hyer was born
April 24, 1835, in Weutenberg, Germany, and passed peacefully away at her home
in Hannibal, Ohio, August 19, 1921, aged 86 years, 3 months and 25 days.
In her 17th year she came to America and settled in
Wheeling. In 1855 she was united in marriage to Godfrey Hyer and in 1864 they
came to Hannibal, where she has since resided and proved herself a neighbor and
friend, and loved by all who knew her.
Formerly she was a member of the Evangelical church, but in
1897 she joined the German M. E. church and remained a faithful and active
member member until she died.
Her husband and three children preceded her and the following
children survive: Mrs. Carrie Neuenschwander of Cleveland, John of Akron, Henry
of Lima, and David of Wheeling.
The deceased is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 8
great-grandchildren.
Her funeral was held on Sunday afternoon and the services were
largely attended and were conducted at her late home by her pastor, Rev. E. A.
Rodahaffer, and interment was made in the family lot in the Harter cemetery.
There were beautiful offerings.-- Hannibal Correspondent
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #045; Date:
April 6, 1921
Notes: Kinkade-Hattie,
daughter of the late Andrew, and Harriet Kinkade, sister of Mrs. Charles
Bowers, of El Reno, Okla., at El Reno, Wednesday, April 6. Services at parlors
of Charles Melbourne & Sons, 12737 Euclid avenue, Sunday, April 10, 2:30 p.
m. Burial at Lake View cemetery Monday.
Lucas, Earl Lucas
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The remains of Earl Lucas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lucas of
Lebanon, arrived from over seas Saturday, where he died during the World War.
The funeral took place Monday January 9.
Matz, Charles H. Matz
Charles H. Matz was born July 1, 1868, near Woodsfield, Ohio.
He married Mary Ann Neibch on December 12, 1905. Mary was born August 6, 1875, in Malaga Township, on Lewisville,
Route 2, Monroe County, Ohio and the daughter of Phillip and Dortha Baker Neibch.
At an early age Mary was confirmed into full membership with St. John's
Evangelical and Reformed Church in Summit Township, Monroe County.
Her husband Charles, age 53 , died on Sunday October 30, 1921.
The cause of death was an abscess of the tongue to which he succumbed after a
long and lingering illness. L.P. Diehl, M.D., was his physician. Funeral
services were held at the St. Paul's Evangelical Church at Woodsfield on
Tuesday and was conducted by the Reverend Joseph Renickle and the interment was
at Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
His wife Mary Ann Neibch Matz, age 82 years, 4 months, 6 days,
died on Thursday morning, December 12, 1957, at the home of her sister, Matilda
Neibch, on Lewisville, Route 2, after an extended illness. Mary Ann was a
lifelong resident of the Lewisville vicinity. Her brother was Elmer Neibch of
Lewisville.
Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Bauer and Turner
Funeral Chapel with Reverend George Varns, of Lewisville officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Woodsfield, Ohio. [Source--Information
from Mary Ann Matz obituary, furnished by Bertha Matz Cranmore]
Morris, James “Jim” W. Morris
Source:
Published in the Greensburg Progressive
Newspaper, Greensburg Kansas, September 9, 1921 page 8.
James “Jim” W. Morris died at his home east of Mullinville
Saturday after about two weeks illness.
The cause was pneumonia. His
death was a surprise as much as a shock as he has always been well and a strong
man.
Before he was taken ill he had just returned from a visit
at Halstead and adjacent towns. The
funeral services were held Monday and a large number from Greensburg
attended. Mr. Morris was a brother of
Mrs. A. J. Olson of this city.
Source: The Evansville
[Indiana] Press; 1921 [He died May 28, 1921 so the obituary was either after
that in May or in early June.]
Robert Morris, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Morris died early last Saturday morning and was buried in the afternoon. Death was due to membranous croup. He had been sick only a few hours and was
not considered to be in serious condition and the death was quite unexpected.
[Submitted by Paula Hinton
Frichtl.]
Source: The Shelby Democrat, [Shelby County,
Indiana]; Thursday, 31 Mar 1921
DIED AT
FT. WAYNE
Word was received here today of the death of Miss Minnie
Pope, 37 year old daughter of Mrs. David Pope, of Washington township, who
passed away Monday evening at 8 o'clock at Ft. Wayne, Ind., hospital, where she
had been confined for some time. Death
was caused from a complication of diseases.
She is survived by the mother, five brothers and six sisters. The body will be brought to the home of the
mother in this city where funeral services will be held. The arrangements will be announced later by
Stewart & Fix, the undertakers in charge.
Submitter's Note:
According to her death certificate, she was 35y 2m 24d. [This would not
chronologically work out with the other children in the family.] She had been
in the hospital for over 27 and a half years.
The cause of death was listed as tuberculosis and epilepsy.
Reese, Charles Reese
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
A mysterious murder occurred at Leith Run, not far from New
Matamoras, took place some time last Friday night, when Charles Reese, a
bachelor, residing by himself on Leith Run, was shot twice through the lungs,
then beaten with a hammer and an auger, causing his untimely death.
His remains were found Saturday morning by a brother who
called to see him.
Reese was a man who usually carried a roll of money with him,
leaving the general presumption that he was killed for his money.
A coroner’s inquest was held Sunday afternoon and the verdict
rendered was “Murdered for Money.”
There seems to be no clue to the perpertrator of the crime.
The remains were taken to the undertaking parlors of R. M.
Cunningham at New Matamoras, prepared for burial, and laid to rest at Salem
Hall Tuesday, January 4th.
Reynor, Ina Reynor
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Ina Reynor, aged 40 years, wife of Charles Reynor,
residing near Ava, Noble county, committed suicide shortly after the
She was missed by her husband and a search begun with the
result of the finding of the body, headforemost in the well.
Unbalanced mental faculties is the only cause assigned.
The deceased is survived by her husband, two sons and one
daughter.
Rowley, Richard Gene
Rowley
Richard
Gene Rowley, 79, of Hot Springs died Monday, January 28, 2002 at home.
Born
September 29, 1922, at Alliance, Ohio to the late Lewis A. and Mary Edna Morris
Rowley, he was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, retired Civil Service
electronics technician and member of NARF, NRA and DAV. He was
predeceased by one sister, Mary Rowley; and two aunts, Mabel Stackhouse and
Lucille Rowley. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Rowley of Hot
Springs; and two cousins, Thora Jones and Glen Rowley. The body will be
cremated. Memorials may be made to St. Labre Indian School, Ashland,
Mont. or Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral
Home.
Published
in the Hot springs Sentinel Record on January 30, 2002. Submitted by P Frichtl
Source: Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 1 Dec 1921
Dale Henry Schell son of James W. and Loeta* Schell was
born in Wayne county, Illinois, July 3, 1905.
He spent his life on the farm with his parents where he was known and
loved by friends and neighbors.
Dale was loyal to his boy friends and was loved and trusted
by them. He was always faithful in his
work. His great delight was to do his
work well and he will be greatly missed by those who knew him best. He was a great help to his parents who will
sadly miss his cheerful smile and his ready hand to help. Dale met his death by an unfortunate accident
on November 20, 1921. He leaves a
father and mother, and one sister, Fannie, two grandfathers, two grandmothers
and a host of friends. He had two
infant sisters who had gone before him.
*Submitter's Note: In other records this name is seen spelled
as LEOTA and in her own obituary as SARAH
LEOTA.
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio;
13 Oct 1921
The Grim Reaper
B. F. Scott, Woodsfield's oldest Civil War veteran, died of
pneumonia at his home on South Paul street Sunday evening, October 9th, at 8:00
o'clock, aged 89 years. He had been
sick but a short time, and immediately prior to his late illness had
contemplated a trip to visit relatives and friends at Pittsburgh. He and his estimable widow, who is now 82
years old, were married at Davenport, Iowa, in 1856, and had lived happily
together for more than 65 years.
Mr. Scott was one of the first of volunteers in the Civil
War and gave long and valient [sic–valiant] service to his country. He was a member of the Church of Christ, the
Grand Army of the Republic and a citizen of many fine qualities.
The funeral was held this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock,
under auspices of the G. A. R., assisted by the American Legion. The religious services were conducted by
Elder J. A. Hines. Interment in Oaklawn
cemetery.
Smith, Sarah
Smith, nee Arnold
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, December 22, 1921
Mrs. Sarah Smith, wife of D. W. Smith of Woodsfield, who has been in very poor
health for several years past, died Friday evening at her home on South Main
street, aged 61 years. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James R. Arnold
of Beallsville, but had been a resident of Woodsfield for may years. She was a
member of the M. E. church and the Eastern Star, and was regarded as one
of the best members of each organization. She leaves beside her husband, two
sons in Woodsfield, Alfred and Harry; one daughter, Mrs. W. K. Greenbank of
Wooster and one son, D. Frank Smith of Marietta, Ohio.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. Interment in
Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
Weber,
Savilla Weber, nee Schell
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio;
17 Mar 1921
Death of
Savilla Weber.
Mrs. Savilla Weber, wife of Chris. Weber, died at her home
near Decker Station last Thursday, March 10th, following a stroke of paralysis
a few weeks ago. Mrs. Weber was about
70 years of age and a most highly respected lady.
The funeral conducted by Rev. J. J. Srodes, took place Sunday and was largely attended. Interment at Buchanan. The family have the sincere sympathy of many
friends.
Yoho, Elizabeth Yoho, nee
Shaffer
Source: Newspaper clipping
Issue: March 1921
Mrs. Elizabeth Yoho, nee Shaffer, was born June 20, 1833,
and died March 25, 1921, aged 87 years, 9 months, and 5 days.
In 1852, she was united in marriage to Jacob C. Yoho, who
departed this life in 1889. To this union were born nine children: Reuben,
Sylvester, Forrest, Mrs. Lewis Wittenbrook, of Woodsfield; Peter Yoho of Tulsa,
Oklahoma; and J. C. Yoho of Texas. Three children, a son and two daughters
preceded her in death. She leaves 32 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren,
and other near relatives.
Early in life she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church
and continued faithful unto death.
Funeral services were held from her late residence, at 10
o’clock, Tuesday, March 29, 1921, conducted by the Reverend George L. Davis.
Her remains were laid to rest in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield,
Ohio.
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