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Monroe County Obituaries

1953

 

Edward Jackson, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jackson, of Lewisville, Route 2, died Saturday evening at nine o'clock in the Martins Ferry Hospital, after a few days' illness of Virus inflamation of the brain.  He was admitted to the hospital early Thursday morning.  [Edward (Eddie) D. Jackson died in 1953.]

          Edward was a sophomore in Lewisville High School.  Surviving are his parents Wilene Young Jackson and two brothers, Gary and Kenneth, of the home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Young and Mrs. Alva Jackson, of Lewisville, Route 2; the great grandfather, S.P. Jackson, of Columbiana, Ohio, and several aunts and uncles.

          Funeral services will be held at the Bauer and Turner funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Charles Reed officiating.  Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Herman Joseph Smithberger

Source: The Zanesville Times Recorder, dated, 18 Apr 1953

(Herman Joseph Smithberger was born on 07 Apr 1914 in Ohio. He died on 17 Apr 1953 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.)
Summerfield, April 17 -- Herman Smithberger, 39, died suddenly while visiting Woodsfield this afternoon. Death was apparently due to a heart attack. He resided near Burkhart, never married.

Surviving are his parents, Henry and Cecilia Smithberger; and three sisters, Mrs. Leander Kuhn of near Lewisville, Mrs. Jerome Kanney of Columbus, and Mrs. Marcus Crum of Canton. The body is at the Brubach funeral home.

 

John B Groves

Jeffersonian Saturday 26 Dec 1953

Quaker City - John B Groves, 71 of near Salesville, died Friday afternoon at his home following an illness of a heart ailment.  The body was taken to Eberle Funeral Homes.  Mr Groves was born in Noble County, Oct 7, 1882, a son of John S and Louanna Bates Groves.  He was a farmer.  On June 4, 1904 he married Estella Danford, who survives.

In addition to his widow, he leaves three sons, Ivan O. of Caldwell, Donald B of Salesville and John W of Portsmouth; five daughters, Mrs Mary B Smith, Mrs Nancy L Bailey, Mrs Beatrice Klein and Mrs Annie J Knight, all of Akron, and Mrs Bernice R Weaver of Gibson; four sisters, Mrs Zola West of Caldwell, Mrs Ina Williams of Cuyahoga Falls and Mrs Emma Reed and Mrs Carrie Hickle, both of Zanesville; a brother Charles of Sidney and 15 grandchildren.  Three brothers and a sister are deceased.

 

John Leach

Source:  Thursday, 29 Oct. 1953, Noble County [Ohio] Leader

          John Leach, 55, son of Samuel Leach of near Summerfield, was found dead on the street in Zanesville, Tuesday, Muskingum County coroner, pronounced death due to a heart attack.

          He was born Sept. 14, 1898, near Summerfield, a son of Samuel Leach and the late Angelic Carpenter Leach.  He spent his early life in the Summerfield community, served with the army of occupation in World War I and with the army engineers in World War II.  Mr. Leach was a resident of Zanesville at the time of his sudden death and was an oil field worker.  He never married.

          Surviving are his father, Samuel Leach;  four brothers, Ace and Arch of Quaker City RFD,  Ellis "Pete" Leach of Summerfield, and Barney of Barnesville;  three sisters, Mrs. Kate Boyd of Zanesville,  Mrs. Harriett Carpenter, Uhrichsville and Mrs. Jennie Flood of Quaker City RFD and a number of nieces and nephews.

          The body was taken to the Bruback Funeral Home, Summerfield, where it remained until Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. when it was taken to the home of his father on the Summerfield-Batesville Road.  Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at his father's residence and burial was in Calais Cemetery.

 

Sarah Knox - nee Carpenter

Source:  Barnesville [Ohio] Whetstone, Thursday, 14 June 1953

           Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 1:30 P.M. at the Seneca Valley Church of Christ for Mrs. Sarah Knox of Quaker City who died Wednesday evening, June 6, at the Barnesville Rest Home.

            The deceased was born in Monroe County, June 14, 1866, a daughter of Richard and Sarah Miller Carpenter.

            She was a member of Seneca Valley Church of Christ.

            Survivors are a brother, Lawson Carpenter of Barnesville;  a sister, Mary Lauer of Pontiac, Mich., and several nieces and nephews.  Her husband George Knox, preceded her in death in 1953.

            Burial was made in Calais Cemetery.

 

Hazel Virginia McCurdy nee Boso

Source:  The Marietta [OHIO] Times, 1 May 1953, p 20

        Mrs. Hazel Virginia Boso McCurdy, 44, wife of Walter McCurdy of 430 Douglas Ave., died Friday at 12:45 a.m. in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.

        Mrs. McCurdy was born Nov. 5, 1908, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Cyrus Boso and Luella Smith Boso.  On Sept. 22, 1932, she was married to Walter McCurdy, who survives.

        Surviving in addition to her husband is her mother, Mrs. Luella Boso Barber, of Parkersburg and three brothers, William K. and Clarence A. Boso of Parkersburg and Lawrence M. Boso of Detroit.

         Mrs. McCurdy was a member of the Daughters of America, Pocahontas Lodge, the Royal Neighbors of America and the C.B. Gates Womens Relief Corps.

        Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Doudna & McClure funeral home.  Interment will be in the Oak Grove cemetery.

 

Ida Irene Carpenter

Source: Cambridge (Ohio) Jeffersonian; Friday, 22 May 1953

          BARNESVILLE---Mrs. Ida Irene Carpenter, N. Lincoln Ave, died at her home Thursday at 4:30 P.M.  The body was removed to Campbell Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 3 P.M. by Evan. Oliver Johnson.  Burial will be made in the Calais Cemetery.

          Born in Noble County on Sept. 21, 1875, she was a daughter of Vincent and Samantha Brown Carpenter.  She was a member of the W. Main St. Church of Christ.

          Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Emma Stephens of Cambridge and several nieces and nephews. 

 

George S. Harrison

Source:  OBITUARIES OF MONROE COUNTY, OHIO, compiled by Kathy Schafer Romick, p 61

        George S. Harrison was born January 15, 1865 and departed this life March 26, 1953, being at the time of his death 88 years, 2 months and 11 days of age.

        He was a son of the late Martin and Katherine Harrison.  His wife, Minnie Marty Harrison, preceded him in death June 8,1940.

        Surviving are two children, Mrs. Mabel Heslep, of Clarington Route 1, and Harry Harrison, of Wheeling; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Mozena; five grandsons and one granddaughter; five great granddaughters and one great grandson, with many other relatives and friends.

        One of his grandsons, Pvt. John Heslep, is serving his country in the U.S. Army in Japan.  He is of the same lineage as the two late President Harrisons.  His entire life has been spent in this community.  He was a member of the United Brethern Church in Christ.

        "Pappy" as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, was a friend to all he came in contact with.  From his childhood to his last hour he always manifested a sunny character.  His last years were spent listening to his radio of which he got all the church services he was able to dial.  His great ambition was to drink deeper from the fountain of God's love, so when his master called, "It is enough, come up higher," he could sing with the Angels his favorite hymns, "On Jordan's Stormy Banks," and "Home At Last."

        The events of his entire life can best be eulogized in these few words of the poet.

                He lived in the house by the side of the road,

                And was a friend of man.

                Then shall I reach that happy  place

                And be forever blest,

                Then shall I see my Father's face

                And in His bosom rest.

 

Rachel Jane Morris

Source: The Cannelton (Indiana) News; Wednesday,June 2,1953

          Rachel Jane Morris (above) died Sunday afternoon, May 31 at the home of her grandson, Alfred Jarboe, Ranger, at the age of  99 years. She had been ill seven weeks prior to her passing, having suffered a stroke.

          Born March 30, 1854 in Monroe county, Ohio, the daughter of David and Margaret Ann Ferguson Morris, she came to this county with her parents at the outbreak of the Civil war. They traveled over land for a day to the river and then made the trip by boat to Cannelton, this part of the journey required eight days. They remained in Cannelton several days and then went on to Ranger where she resided on the same farm until her death.

          The deceased’s father was born in Holland** and lived to be 93 years of age. Her mother was born in Ireland.**  She cared for her aged parents until their passing. Her only daughter, Mrs. Sylvester (Katie) Jarboe, died 29 years ago, leaving four children. Miss Morris’ son-in-law, Sylvester Jarboe, and her grandson, Alfred Jarboe and family have resided on the old home place with her for many years.

          She was the only remaining member of a family of 10 children. In good health until the past few months, except for impaired hearing and sight, she was extremely active for her age and often made trips to town with the Jarboes. A member of Lily Dale Church of Christ, she was an interesting conversationalist and had a keen memory and could relate many interesting stories of early days and the Civil War. She was best known by all her friends as Aunt Jane.

          Surviving are four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The grandchildren are Alfred and David Jarboe, Ranger; Tom Jarboe, Tell City and Mrs. Herman Harding, Virginia. There is one great-great-grandchildren, Betty Jean Franchville, near Cannelton.

          The body was at Zoercher-Gillick funeral home. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, June 2 at the funeral home with continued services at 2 o’clock at Lily Dale Church of Christ with the Rev. E.C. Ringer, pastor of the Tell City Church of Christ, officiating. Burial in Lily Dale cemetery.

          **Submitter’s Note: Death records for his father Henry G. Morris on Monroe County, Ohio Death CD 1, pp 70-71, and on various census data indicate that Henry was born in the District of Columbia.  The 1850 census for Monroe County, Ohio, indicated David was born in Ohio and Margaret in Pa.  My father, Vern Latta, who will be 90 in 2005, was told that the family had Dutch origins, but we have not been able to get far enough back to find this.

 

Ethel Gardner nee Carpenter

Source:  Barnesville Whetstone, Barnesville, Ohio; Thursday, 7 May 1953   

         Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at the Campbell Funeral Home for Mrs. Ethel Gardner, 54, wife of Ollie O. Gardner, who died Friday morning, May 1, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John F. Purdy in Moundsville, W.Va.         She was born at Jerusalem, April 27, 1899, a daughter of Benjamin and Margaret Scott Carpenter. She had resided in Moundsville several years, and was a member of the Church of Christ there.         Surviving are one son, Frank B. Gardner of Moundsville; two daughters, Mrs. Purdy and Mrs. William T. Noon, both of Moundsville; four brothers, Mansel Carpenter, Moundsville; Leonard, Paul and Arthur all of Barnesville; one sister, Mrs. Virgil Bell of Columbus and five grandchildren.         Evangelist Amos Orrison was in charge and burial was made in Crestview

 Cemetery.

 

Dillon, Charles Raymond Dillon
Source—Newsclipping Published--January 1953
    Dillon, Charles Raymond Dillon, age 56, of Apple Creek, formerly of Monroe County, Ohio, passed away Saturday afternoon after an extended illness.
    Surviving are his wife, Freda; two children; Mrs. C.M. (Phyllis) Kinney, of Apple Creek, and Charles M. Dillon of Massillon; three brothers, Forrest Dillon and James Dillon of Woodsfield, and William Dillon, of Alliance; five sisters, Mrs. Maggie Harmon of Sebring; Mrs. Mollie Seibert, of Logan; Mrs. Ona Ellis of New Matamoras; Mrs. Hattie Brooks and Mrs. Maris Beckett of
Wooster, and two grandchildren.
    The body will be brought to the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home on Tuesday morning.  Funeral services will be held in their chapel Wednesday afternoon, at two o'clock with Minister J.V.A.Traylor officiating.  Interment will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio. [Note:  born September 15, 1896;   died January 10, 1953]

 

Charlottie Truax Piatt

Charlottie Truax Piatt, 81, wife of Albert Piatt, died Tuesday night at eleven o'clock, November 10, 1953, at the family home on Lewisville, Route 2. She was born December 14, 1871, in Woodsfield, a daughter of Jacob and Margaret Truax. Surviving are her husband, Albert Piatt; six daughters, Mrs. Lena Greenwood of Bellaire; Mrs. Margaret Blowers of Shadyside; Mrs, Marie Schmidt of Bellaire; Mrs. Bessie Lucas, Mrs. Velma Clark and Mrs Daisy Brown of Woodsfield; two sons, Frank Piatt of Woodsfield, and Herschel Piatt of Lewisville, two brothers, Ed and Cletus Truax, of Woodsfield, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mable, died in 1935. Funeral services were held at the Schumacher Funeral Home Friday afternoon at one o'clock. Minister J.V.A. Traylor officiated. Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Mowder, Mont Mowder

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 1, 1953

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          Mont Mowder, 45, of 225 Union Street, Brownsville, Pa., cashier of the First National Bank there, died at 7:30 o’clock Saturday evening in Municiple Hospital, Pittsburg, the victim of polio.

          Stricken Sunday, August 9, Mr. Mowder had been critically ill most of that time, being on the hospital’s list of “fair” patients only a matter of slightly more than a week. He had apparently been recuperating during the middle of September but took a turn for the worse September 18 and had been sinking since that time.

          Mr. Mowder was stricken while teaching his Sunday School class in the South Brownsville Methodist Church and the following Tuesday night was rushed to the Pittsburg hospital.

          Mr. Mowder went to Brownsville six years ago as cashier of the newly formed First National Bank and led the institution in a steady growth during that time. He was active in community affairs and was a member of the South Brownsville Methodist Church. He was a member of the church’s board of trustees, chairman of the commission on finance and one of the teachers of the Bishop Smith Bible class.

          He was first vice president of the Kiwanis Club, a director of the Chamber of Commerce, a trustee of the Greater Brownsville industrial Development Corporation, a 32nd Degree Mason, member of the Osiris Shrine Temple, Wheeling, W.Va.; the Washington-Green County and Bel-Mon Shrine clubs and Syria Caravan No. 9, Uniontown. He also was a member of the American Legion club and the Monongahela Chapter of American Institute of Banking.

          Prior to going to Brownsville Mr. Mowder was cashier of the First National Bank of Powhatan Point, Ohio, and prior to that had been with the Comptroller of Banks in the early 1930’s, assisting in the liquidation of several national banks.

          Mr. Mowder was born near Woodsfield on February 18, 1908, a son of Mrs. Elizabeth Yoss Mowder and the late John H. Mowder, and was graduated from Woodsfield High School in 1927. He then became associated with The First National Bank of Woodsfield.

          Surviving Mr. Mowder are his wife, Mrs. Vera Gatten Mowder; two children, Mary Ann and Mont Jr.; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Mowder, of Woodsfield; two brothers, C. O. Mowder and D. H. Mowder, of Alledonia, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. H. F. Zerger, of Woodsfield, and Mrs. R. O. Roth, of Wheaton, Illinois.

          Funeral services were held at the Ross Funeral Home in Brownsville on Tuesday morning at 11:00 o’clock, with Dr. Davis officiating. The body was then brought to Woodsfield where graveside services were held at 4:00 o’clock in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Virden, Edward Gail Virden

Edward Gail Virden, 36, of Pineville, son of E. W. Virden of this city and the late Daisy Morris Virden, was killed in a car accident Monday night at 12:30 0’clock while traveling on Route 16 in Wyoming county, returning from a football game in Welch when the car went out of control and turned over a 12-foot embankment.  Funeral services will be held from the McCullough Funeral Home in Pennsboro, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial in a cemetery there.  Rev. Grover Johnson will officiate.

Mr. Virden was born at Little, this county, April 23, 1917, and attended local schools being an outstanding athlete while a student in Tyler County High School.  He enlisted in the army and spent six years in service, four years being spent in the European theatre where he was in constant combat during many months of the war.  He held many combat awards and citations for bravery.

Beside his father of this city he is survived by his wife, the former Vaughn Lantz of Pennsboro; a sister, Mrs Godfrey Meredith of Salem; two brothers, First Lieutenant Robert Virden who recently landed in Japan where he is serving with the Marine Corps and Harry Virden, a Wheeling druggist.  He is also survived by two half-sisters, Connie and Norma Virden of this city and several uncles and aunts including Miss Odessa Virden and Mrs. R. L. Ankrom both of this city.

Mr. Virden was a member of the Middlebourne Methodist church and has been employed by the Hope Natural Gas company for the past few years.

 

 

 

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