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1937
Source:
The Monroe County Beacon, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, February 25, 1937
Mrs. Lucille Heft, aged 24 years, and wife of Francis Heft
of Lewisville, Ohio passed away at her home about 4:30 Monday morning, February
22, 1937. Mrs. Heft gave birth to a
daughter on Friday, February 12, 1937, and a few days later suffered an attack
of scarlet fever which resulted in her death.
Surviving are her husband, the infant daughter named Joan
Lucille Heft and one son Paul Heft, aged three years. Her father Royden Harper, of
Private funeral services were held at the home at 9 a.m.
Tuesday in charge of Reverend Robert Johnson, pastor of the
Mrs. Heft was well known in the
Enos W. Brownfield
Source: The Monroe County Republican,
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, November 25, 1937
Funeral services for Enos W.
Brownfield, 86, a native of Monroe County, Ohio and who lived until 1919 in the
Calais community, were held Thursday morning at the home of his son John
Brownfield in Noble County, Ohio.
He is survived by 12 children: Mrs. Mary E. Carpenter, of
near Quaker City, Ohio; Mrs. Edna Long of Batesville, Ohio; James E. Brownfield
of
Batesville; Ben Brownfield of Zanesville, Ohio; Charles and John of near Quaker
City; Chris of Columbus, Ohio; Dan Brownfield and Mrs. Rosa Rudolph of near
Quaker City; Mrs. Anna Roe and Cecil Brownfield of Zanesville, and Lena
Brownfield of Chicago. Also surviving is one sister, Sarah Brownfield of
Mr. Brownfield was a fine citizen and his death is mourned
by many friends and neighbors, especially of the older generation.
The death of Mr. Simon
Burkhart, 71, a well known resident of
The deceased was a native
of
The body, in charge of the
Steele Funeral directors, was prepared
for burial and funeral service was conducted in the Church of the Assumption
Monday morning at nine o'clock, Father Carney officiating. Interment was made at Miltonsburg.
Source: Unknown newspaper (see 2nd obituary below)
Hazel J. Leach, daughter of Homer and
Martha Gregg Powell, was born Feb. 19, 1907, departed this life April 10, 1937,
aged 30 years, one month and 21 days.
She was united in marriage June 9, 1928, to Arch Leach. To this union was born five children: Homer Rex, 8; Arch Neil, 7; Gervis Rollens, 5; Florence
Carol, 3; and Barbara Jean, one month and 19 days; who are left without a
mother at a very young and tender age.
The father and young husband is left to miss his kind, loving and
devoted help mate. Her father and mother
and one sister are also left. So sadly
bereaved that human words of sympathy cannot ease their aching hearts. Three brothers and one sister have gone on
before her to the home beyond the skies.
Hazel’s home, husband and children were her first thought. She sacrificed her sweet young life for all. If she had lived her allotted three score
years and ten she could have done no nobler.
She has done what she could. The
Master will say well done, Hazel.
Dearest Hazel thou has left us,
And our loss we deeply feel,
But ‘tis God that hast bereft us—
He will all our sorrows heal;
For in heaven we hope to meet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
CARD OF THANKS
We also take this means of thanking all our neighbors
and friends who so kindly assisted us at the time of our bereavement. Also thanking the singers and Rev. Walters
for words of comfort and Mr. Eberly for the way he
conducted services, and all those who sent flowers.
HUSBAND,
FATHER,
MOTHER and
SISTER.
Hazel Leach nee Powell (2nd
obit)
Source:
The death of Hazel, aged thirty years,
wife of Arch Leach, of
Muhlbach, Catharine Muhlbach nee Schneider
Source—Newsclipping From the Andrew Christman Scrapbook Collection
Muhlbach, Catharine Schneider, aged
84 years, 11 months and 18 days, was born at Malaga, Ohio, August 6, 1852; the
oldest child of George and Elizabeth Fleahman Schneider,
and departed this life July 24, 1937, at her home at Lower Salem. She moved
with her parents to Neuhart Ridge, where she spent
her younger days. She was united in
marriage with Theodore Muhlbach of near Harrietsville, March 28, 1888. They went to Batesville,
Her husband preceded her in death seventeen years
ago. Two sisters and one brother
survive; Louise Hoff, of
Funeral services were conducted at her home, at
Fred Stalder
Source: unnamed newspaper clipping (probably Spirit
of Democracy,
Fred Stalder
Dies at Miltonsburg
Fred Stalder,
aged 84 years, highly respected resident of the Miltonsburg
community, passed away at his home here at 6:00 Tuesday morning, following a
week's illness due to a heart ailment.
He is survived by his wife; one daughter
Mrs. Chancey Ankrom of Miltonsburg and one son Herman Stalder
of
The body was removed to the Bauer, Willison & Turner funeral home in Woodsfield where it
was prepared for burial and on Wednesday afternoon was returned to the family
home. Funeral services were held at the
home at 2:00 this Thursday afternoon in charge of Rev. Robert Johnson. Interment was made in the Miltonsburg
cemetery.
Mr. Stalder
was well known throughout
Claus, Fredrick Claus
Monroe County Beacon,
LKP#5
Sweetly rest from all thy
labor,
Far from every grief and pain;
We will often think about you,
While we here, on earth remain.
That life is not entirely lived on this earth was proved
again when the Angel of Death took from our midst, a dear father and friend, whom
we all cherished and loved. To die with the faith that makes death seem a sweet
relief means that life is only to begin. When death claims the earthy house of
the soul therefore let us not weep but rather thank God that he gave this dear
father and friend that faith and Maker of life.
Fredrick Claus, born
On
The following have preceded him in death; his wife and two
sons, William H. and Clemence G.; surviving are 3
daughters, Mrs. Anna Christman, Mrs. Minnie Egger and
Mrs. Clara Christman, all of Lewisville, Route; and
four sons, Edwin F. and Benjamin H. Claus of Iowa; Leroy A. and Gilbert C.
Claus, of Lewisville Route. There are 24 grandchildren surviving, and four have
preceded him in death; also 5 great grandchildren survive, and 2 great
grandchildren have preceded him in death; four brothers and a sister have also
gone before.
May we realize that our loss is eternal gain. May God help
us to live a faithful life so we may enter that world where death nor sorrow
ever come.
He bore his suffering with great patience to the end. At
last his spirit left his frail body to return to God who gave it. He laid down
the Cross he carried so long and picked up the crown he had won.
Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr.
and Mrs. John Haffner, son of John and daughter
Mildred, of Harriettsville; Mrs. Charles Ullman, of
Beneath our eyes he fadeth
slowly.
Growing, day by day, more frail,
Bearing sweetly all his sufferings
Without murmur, moan of wail.
In the household many sorrows,
That his race so soon is run,
But we should not mourn for father,
As the Savior bids him come.
We loved him, yes, we loved him,
But his Savior loved him more.
So the angels sweetly called him
To that bright and happy shore.
Highman, Emily Highman
nee Williams
The Republican,
LKP#6
Mrs. Emily Williams Highman, 75,
died suddenly Tuesday morning at
Mrs. Highman had been a resident
of Sarahsville about 32 years, moving there with her
husband from Woodsfield where they were married in 1885. She was a daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Williams, of Woodsfield, and was a member of the Sarahsville M. E. Church.
Eight of the twelve children born to Mr. and Mrs. Highman survive as follows: Dana Highman,
of
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon and
burial made in the Village View cemetery.
McPeek, George Franklin McPeek
Source:
QUAKER CITY--Nov. 12--Full military honors
will be accorded George Franklin McPeek, 42, World
War veteran, when funeral rites are held at the family home here Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. John Cash, pastor of Quaker City M.E.
church. Interment will be made in
Mr. McPeek
died Wednesday at
Born Nov. 13, 1895, Mr. McPeek spent almost his entire life in the Batesville
community. On May 27, 1918, he entered the service of his country becoming a
member of Co. B, 34th Engineers, and served overseas from Aug. 16, 1918 to Aug,
5, 1919. He was honorably discharged from the Army Aug. 12, 1919.
Feb 12, 1921, he was united in marriage
to Shirley Neuhart Betts, who survives, in addition
to two sons, Hugh and Dever, four sisters, Mrs. Della Watson, of Quaker
City R.D., Mrs. Anna Lippert [Can't Read Obit line],
and Mrs. Dorothy Stutts, Quaker R.D. One sister is
deceased.
A short time ago McPeek
purchased the J.W. Moore farm at the edge of
Spirit of Democracy,
Emma Jean Howell, 19-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Howell of
The body was brought to Woodsfield where funeral services
were held at
Mr. and Mrs. Howell are former residents of the
Spirit of Democracy,
Martha Jeffers, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Jeffers of
In addition to her parents she is survived by two sisters, Lottie and Esther, both of the home; the paternal
grandfather, E. F. Jeffers of Woodsfield, and the maternal grandmother Mrs.
Frank Rutter, of
Martha’s sunny disposition had gained her many friends, who
are deeply grieved by her death.
Short funeral services were held at the late home this
Thursday afternoon at
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family in their
bereavement.
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services for John W. Meek, lifelong resident of
Summerfield, who died Saturday evening [
Mr. Meek was a son of N. M. and Susanna Meek and a member
of Summerfield Lodge No. 425 F. & A. M. His widow, Emma Meek, three sisters
and a brother, Mrs. Anna Carpenter, Springfield; Mrs. William Harsh, of
Caldwell; Mrs. Frank Keylor, of Woodsfield; and C. H. Meek, of Caldwell
survive.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Mary Letzelter, aged about
75 years, died Wednesday morning [
Miss Letzelter and sister, Miss
Magdalena, came to Woodsfield with their father Joe Letzelter
a good many years ago and made their home here until death separated them. Miss
Magdalena died about ten years ago. A number of cousins and other relatives
survive.
Funeral services will be held at St. Sylvester’s church on
Friday morning at
Spirit of Democracy,
Following a lingering illness due to complications that
became acute about two weeks ago Adolph Miller, 78, died at his home at “The
Yellow House” two miles from New Matamoras Thursday of last week [January 28,
1937] at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Miller was the son of the late Conrad and Christina Kneiriem Miller, natives of
He was married on
Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday at
Bewers, Almeda Bewers
nee Howard
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Almeda Bewers,
aged 69 years, died Tuesday night [
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Bewers;
a daughter Mrs. Goldie Patton of
Funeral services will be held at the late home Friday
afternoon at
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ota Blue, highly respected resident of Beallsville,
passed away at her home about
She is survived by her husband W. W. Blue and many other
relatives. She had made for herself many friends who are deeply grieved by her
death.
Funeral services will be held at the late home at
Tracey, Alelaide Earlewine Tracey nee
McFadden
Spirit of Democracy,
Saturday afternoon at
Rev. John C. Inglis, pastor of
Stone Presbyterian church in
Mrs. Tracey was born in Woodsfield on
Surviving are her husband, six sons, three daughters and a
sister.
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Winkler, aged and highly respected citizen of
Mr. Winkler was well known throughout eastern
His life was characterized by thrift, great industry and
high standards of human relationships between men, basic character principles
which were also adopted and practiced by his children.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the Albert
Winkler home at
Spirit of Democracy,
Ellen Marie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hanna, of
Surviving are her parents; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Hanna, of Braddock, formerly of Woodsfield; and a number of near
relatives.
Mrs. Bernard Bott, an aunt of the
child, attended the funeral services which were held in Braddock Sunday afternoon.
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Margaret Reinherr, aged 27
years, died in
Dr. Reinherr was a daughter of W.
H. Reinherr of Woodsfield and was a graduate of the
Short funeral services were held at a funeral home in
Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
W. H. Reinherr left on Monday
morning to attend the funeral services. He was accompanied by his sister Mrs.
W. F. Copeland of
Anderson, Bessie Anderson nee Driggs
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services were held at
Mrs. Anderson’s death followed an illness of several weeks
duration. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edwards, at whose home she died
and one brother, Clem L. Driggs of Woodsfield. Many
other relatives and scores of friends also mourn her sad departure.
Among those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr.
and Mrs. Mervin J. Edwards, of
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Ellen Norris, a prominent resident of
Woodsfield Route 5, passed away at her home about
Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by her husband Isaac H.
Norris who died about seven years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J.
E. Jeffers, of Woodsfield Route 5; four sons, C. W. Norris and Clyde Norris, of
Woodsfield Route 5; Forrest Norris of Woodsfield Route 4; and A. L. Norris of
Belmont, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Henry McKelvey of
Clarington, and Mrs. J. W. Norris of Woodsfield Route 5 and one brother,
Forrest Piatt of Lucas, Ohio. Many other relatives and scores of friends also
mourn her departure.
Short funeral services were held at the late home at
Rarick, Mollie Rarick nee
Fankhauser
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received in Woodsfield on Wednesday of last week
of the death of Mrs. Mollie Fankhauser Rarick of New
Lexington, Ohio, which occurred at her home following a brief illness.
She is survived by her husband, three daughters and two
sons, her mother, Mrs. Ursala Fankhauser and one sister,
Mrs. O. B. Mann, both of Woodsfield, and a brother, Clarence, of Union Furnace, Ohio.
Funeral services were held at the late home Thursday, March
25th, and burial was made in New Lexington.
Mrs. Rarick grew to young
womanhood in the Lehigh community in Green township.
Her death is mourned by many local friends, as well as in New Lexington.
Spirit of Democracy,
James K. Winland, highly
respected resident of
Examination and X-ray revealed a fractured skull, and on
Tuesday death resulted, without return to consciousness.
For several years Mr. Winland had
been custodian of The Monroe Bank building, also operating the elevator in that
building. Although not in good health for some time prior to his death, he was
kindly and cheerful in disposition and obliging to the hundreds of people who
use the elevator and to the tenants to the building.
Besides his widow, Mr. Winland is
survived by one son, Clyde Winland, of near
Graysville, and a daughter, Mrs. Emma Lindamood,
residing in
Funeral services will be held at the Bauer, Willison & Turner funeral home Friday afternoon at
Fankhauser, Arsula Fankhauser
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Arsula Fankhauser, aged 80
years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orlando Mann, north of
Woodsfield at
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mann, above mentioned
and one son, Clarence Fankhauser of Union Furnace,
The body was removed to the Galbraith mortuary and at
Friends who desire to do so, may
call at the Galbraith mortuary before
Spirit of Democracy,
Forrest Jeffers, aged 71, former sheriff of
He is survived by his widow; three sons, Otto Jeffers of
Woodsfield; Charles Jeffers of Woodsfield Route 4; and Thomas Jeffers of
Short funeral services were held at the late home at
After his term of office, Mr. Jeffers returned to his farm
near
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles J. Bode, 76, retired business man, died at his home
at Summerfield at
He was the son of H. F. and Phoebe Bode and was born at
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Swartz Bode, two
sons, Fred and Ernest, merchants at Summerfield; three daughters, Mrs. John Holschuh of near
Funeral services were held at
Spirit of Democracy,
B. D. Pennington, aged 75 years, highly respected resident
of
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Miss Sarah
Pennington and Mrs. Marie Smith of the home; Mrs. Walter Burkhart, of
Mr. Pennington was a former engineer on the O. R. & W. Ry. and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. He was also a member of Woodsfield
I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 377, the local M. E. church and of the Men’s Bible class of
the M. E. Sunday School.
Mr. Pennington was well and favorably known and had made
scores of friends who are saddened by his death.
Funeral services will be held at
Spirit of Democracy,
Atty. Joseph C. Skaggs, aged 55 years, secretary to
Congressman Lawrence C. Imhoff of St. Clairsville, passed away in a
He is survived by his wife; one daughter and four sons
besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in St. Clairsville this
Thursday afternoon, it being on his 55th birthday.
Mr. Skaggs has appeared before the Woodsfield Kiwanis club
and a number of people here kindly remember him.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elsie Moose, aged 30 years, of
The body was brought to the Bauer, Willison
& Turner funeral home Sunday and on Monday was taken to the home of her
aunt, Mrs. William Steed in Woodsfield.
Funeral services were held at the Steed home at
Mrs. Moose is survived by her husband, Raymond Moose; her
father, Henry Norris of south of Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Walter Norris of
Woodsfield Route 4 and two brothers, besides many other relatives and scores of
friends.
Spirit of Democracy,
James M. Ambler, aged 80 years passed away at his home at
He is survived by his wife and two children besides many
other relatives and friends. He was a highly respected resident of Cameron.
Funeral services will be held at the late home at
Tubaugh, Caroline Tubaugh nee Imhoff
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Caroline Tubaugh, widow of
the late Thomas Tubaugh, died at her home at
Clarington Friday morning [
Mrs. Tubaugh was born near Round
Bottom and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Imhoff.
She grew to womanhood in that community and after her marriage to Thomas Tubaugh they made their home on a farm near Clarington
until their retirement several years ago when they moved to Clarington to enjoy
the leisure their industry and thrift had earned in active years. Her husband
preceded her in death several years ago.
She is survived by four daughters and one son as follows:
Mrs. Carrie Bott and Mrs. H. J. Walters, of
Woodsfield; Mrs. George Morris of
Mr. and Mrs. Tubaugh maintained
an ideal country home during their active lives. Strong in character and
self-dependent, yet kind and hospitable by nature their home and its friendly
atmosphere is kindly remembered by all who enjoyed its hospitality and
sanctuary. And in their retirement, they still were always glad to see their
friends and mingle with them, limited only by the barriers set up by the
passing of years.
Mrs. Tubaugh was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church and a faithful attendant as
long as health permitted.
Funeral services were held at the Clarington M. E. church
Sunday afternoon in charge of her pastor, Rev. Ivan Bartug,
of Cleveland, a former pastor. Interment was made in the Clarington cemetery.
Many neighbors and friends extend sympathy to the bereaved
relatives in the death of one whom they loved and respected for the fine
Christian woman she was.
Spirit of Democracy,
George B. Willison, aged
eighty-two years, died at his home in
He was born in
He is survived by his wife, one son Pearl Willison and one daughter Mrs. Hazel Becker all of
Funeral services were held this Thursday at
Spirit of Democracy,
Kenneth, five weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barr of
Woodsfield, died at 1:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon [June 16, 1937] at Martins
Ferry hospital where he was taken the previous day for treatment.
Funeral services will be held at
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Sawyer, Margaret Sawyer nee Johnston
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Johnston Sawyer, wife of Charles Sawyer,
Democratic national committeeman and former lieutenant governor, died Tuesday [
Mrs. Sawyer, who was 48 years of age, had been ill for
three years. Her illness was a factor in causing Mr. Sawyer to withdraw as a
candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, last year shortly after
he had announced he would oppose Gov. Martin L. Davey
for renomination.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon.
Three years ago this month, Mrs. Sawyer spent a day in
Hubbard, Elizabeth Ella Hubbard
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ella Hubbard, 81, who
died at the home of a son at Fly on Monday [
Pallbearers included Emil and Roy Price, Howard Hubbard,
Wilbur Hubbard, Ewart Hubbard and Lloyd Hubbard.
Surviving are two sons, Rev. Clarence A. Hubbard, of Lansing,
and Albert Hubbard, of Fly; one sister, Mrs. Elmer Tuel,
of Fly; and two brothers, Wm, Hoskinson, of
McBride, Margaret McBride nee Stephen
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Stephen McBride, 69, wife of J. R. McBride,
of Summerfield Route 3, died on Monday morning [July5, 1937] at
Mrs. McBride was a member of the M. E. church and the Order
of Eastern Star. Survivng are her husband, one son,
Fred McBride, of the home, two daughters, Misses Lucy and Sadie McBride, of
Marietta, one brother and three sisters, Homer Stephen and Mrs. Mollie Egger,
of Summerfield, Mrs. Della Murphy, of Barnesville, and Mrs. Bert Dawson, of Old
Washington. Two sons are deceased.
Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday forenoon
at
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Bauer, Willison and Turner funeral chapel, for John D. Earley, 76 years old, who died Friday evening [
Services were in charge of Rev. Henry Fox, and burial was
made in Oaklawn cemetery.
Mr. Earley was a lifelong
resident of
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services were held Sunday at the home for Frank M.
Strain, who died Thursday of last week [
Mr. Strain was born in
He was the son of the late Isaac and Sarah Strain and is
survived by a sister, Miss Allie Strain of Hannibal, and a brother, Atty, Shelley M. Strain of
Steele, Lorena Steele nee Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lorena Moore Steele, wife of William Steele, highly
respected resident of
She is survived by her husband; two sons,
Funeral services were held at The Presbyterian church in
Spirit of Democracy,
Word has been received by local friends of the death of
Mrs. W. H. Petry, aged about 35, wife of Rev. W. H. Petry, former pastor of the Woodsfield and Buchanan
Presbyterian churches, which occurred at her home in
She is survived by her husband; one son, Dwaine; also by
her mother, Mrs. Hunter; two sisters and one brother, all residing in the West.
Mrs. Hunter and her daughters had been at Mrs. Petry’s
bedside for some time before her death.
Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church
in Frederickstown, this Thursday afternoon at
During her stay here Mrs. Petry had made scores of friends who are deeply grieved to learn of her death and who extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. The Petry family went to Frederickstown about three years ago when Rev. Petry<