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Monroe County Obituaries

1963

 

Dora Ruby nee Danford

Cambridge Jeffersonian Monday 11 Feb. 1963

QUAKER CITY-----Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Ruby, 86, of near Salesville, will be conducted at Eberle Funeral Home here Tuesday at 1 p.m. the Rev. Herman Gray and burial will be in Friends Cemetery. Callers will be received at the time of the funeral Monday.  Mrs. Ruby, the widow of Charles Ruby who died Oct. 25, 1954, died in Colonial Inn Rest Home at Old Washington Saturday evening where she had resided several months.

The daughter of Roland and Nancy Wilson Danford, she was born June 10, 1876, in Noble County.

Mrs. Ruby leaves a foster daughter, Mrs. Manley Hayes of near Salesville; two foster grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Stella Groves of near Salesville, Mrs. Blanche Stallings of Old Washington, Mrs. Duice Stallings of near Salesville and Mrs. Mary Britton of near Senecaville. A brother and sister are deceased.

 

Blanche Stallings nee Danford

Mrs. Blanche Stallings, 78, of Old Washington died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in a Cambridge hospital following a long illness.   Mrs. Stallings was born in Noble County May 23, 1885, a daughter of Roland and Nancy Wilson Danford.  She lived for many years near Salesville before moving to Old Washington about three years ago. 

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ildreth Hayes and Mrs. Gail Lowry, both of Old Washington; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Estelle Groves, and Mrs. Dulcie Stallings, both of near Salesville, and Mrs. Mary Britton of near Senecaville.  A brother and two sisters preceded her in death.  Her husband, Clyde Stallings, died Dec. 9, 1958.  She was a member of the Methodist Church

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Eberle Funeral Home at Quaker City. Burial will be in Friends cemetery.

Blanche Stallings nee Danford

Jeffersonian Thursday, 11 July 1963

Quaker City - Mrs Clyde (Blanche) Stallings, 78, of Old Washington, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in a Cambridge hospital following a lingering illness.  A daughter of Roland and Nancy Wilson Danford, Mrs Stallings was born May 23, 1885 in Noble County.  She moved to Old Washington about three years ago after living for many years near Salesville.  She was a member of the Methodist Church.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs Ildreth Hayes and Mrs Gail Lowry both of Old Washington; three sisters, Mrs Estelle Groves and Mrs Dulcie Stallings both of near Salesville and Mrs Mary Britton of near Senecaville, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Her husband Clyde, died Dec 9, 1958.  A brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.

The body is at the Eberle Funeral Home here where friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday.  Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery here.

 

Amos, Helen M. Amos

Miss Helen M. Amos, 40, of Marietta, Route 1, died Friday morning, May 10, 1963, at 1:30 o’clock in Marietta Memorial Hospital after a long illness.  She was born in New Matamoras October 25, 1922, a daughter of Oscar Amos and the late Millie Hall Amos.  She spent most of her life in New Matamoras.

          In addition to her father she is survived by her step-mother, Stella Amos; one brother, Robert Amos, of Plainville, Kansas, and several aunts and uncles.

          Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, at the Corum Funeral Home, in New Matamoras.  Interment was in the New Matamoras Cemetery.

 

Frank P. Kinkade

          Frank P. Kinkade, age 70 yrs. passed away at Sunnyside Memorial Hospital, Friday evening after a long illness.  Mr. Kinkade came to the lower valley in 1914, farmed for many years north of Sunnyside and moved to Granger about 13 years ago.

          Survivors include his wife, Victoria, two sons, Alva of Los Angeles, California, Harry of Sunnyside, five daughters; Mrs. Ellen Dahl of Sunnyside, Mrs. Katie Wattenbarger, Mabton, Mrs. Mabel McDaniels of Sunnyside, Mrs. Sylvia Dobrauc, Sunnyside, and Mrs. Nancy Hatch of El Monte, California.  He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and a brother, Roy Kinkade of Mabton.

          Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Walter C. Ball & Son in Sunnyside.  The Rev. H. Leslie Moore will officiate.  Burial will be in Sunnyside.

 

Simon Anton Burkhart (May 3, 1891 - September 15, 1963)

Simon Anton Burkhart, 72, passed away in Kalispell, Tuesday.  He was born May 3, 1891 in Ohio.  Mr. Burkhart was a veteran of WW I and following his discharge from the service, came to the Flathead Valley and had since made his home here.  He had been employed by the Forestry Department for many years before retiring.  He was a member of World War Barracks of Kalispell 362 and of the VFW Post 2252.

Mr. Burkhart is survived by his wife, Elna Burkhart at the family home at 317 8th Avenue West in Kalispell; two stepchildren, Mrs. Robert Nelson of ElCajon, California and Marion Murer of Creston; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren, and three sisters living in Ohio

He was preceded in death of a brother, Jack Burkhart of the Mountain Brook community.

Funeral services for Mr. Burkhart will be announced later by the Waggener & Campbell Funeral Home. 

 

Mellott, Calvin Miller Mellott
SOURCE: The Times Recorder, Zanesville, OH, 28 October 1963
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
          BEALLSVILLE - Calvin N. Mellott, 84, of Beallsville Route 2, died at 3 p.m. Saturday at his home. A retired farmer, he was born near Beallsville Dec. 11, 1878, a son of Benjamin Franklin and Lualla Miller Mellott.
          He was a member of the Methodist Church, 50-year member of Sunsbury Lodge 362, F. and A.M., and for 30 years its secretary, was a member of the Eastern Star, served for 20 years on the Monroe County School Board and also at one time was a member of the Beallsville District School Board.
          Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Jeffers Mellott; two daughters, Miss Marie Mellott of Columbus and Mrs. Sara Christman of San Antonio, Tex., and seven grandchildren.
          Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church with Rev. Harvey McPheron assisted by Rev. Dennis Jones, officiating. Burial will be in Beallsville Cemetery. Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m. and Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. today at Harper-Campbell Funeral Home.

 

LeRoy Melvin Jones

JONES, LeRoy Melvin, 72, RD1, Sardis, died Monday morning at his home. A farmer, he was a member of the West Union Church of Christ. He was born May 30, 1891 at Sardis, the son of Joel and Martha Thomas Jones. Surviving are tow sisters, Mrs. Alice Myers and Mrs. Anna Smith, both of Sardis; three brothers, Everett of McMechen; Orville of Brookside; and Homer of RD1, Sardis, with whom he made his home.

Friends received at the Rush Funeral Home, Sardis, where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. with additional services immediately afterwards at the West Union Church of Christ with Arthur R. Probst officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.

 

Augusta (Gussie) Denny - nee Carpenter

Source: The Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio; Saturday, 2 March 1963

BARNESVILLE---Mrs. Augusta (Gussie) Denny, 88, of Hunts Ave., died Friday at 9:45 P.M. in Barnesville Hospital.

            She was the widow of Waldo Denny who died March 23, 1947 and leaves four children, namely Mrs. Pearl Brown of Barnesville, Mrs. Faye James of Akron, Blanchard Denny and Paul J. Denny, both of Beaver Dam, Ind.

            Mrs. Denny was the daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. William Carpenter and was born Dec. 11, 1874 at Temperanceville.  Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Campbell Funeral Home.

 

Fannie Kuhn nee Carpenter

Source:   Cambridge Jeffersonian (Cambridge, Ohio);  Monday, 9 December 1963

        BEALLSVILLE---Minster J.V.A. Traylor officiated at 2 P.M. services today at the Harper and Campbell Funeral Home here for Mrs. Fannie Carpenter Kuhn, 72, of Woodsfield, who died at 3 P.M. Saturday in Barnesville General Hospital after a long illness.

        Burial was to take place in Beallsville Cemetery.

        Mrs. Kuhn was born June 3, 1891, near Summerfield, to the late John R. and Harriet Smith Carpenter.

        She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary Reischman of Woodsfield and Mrs. Kathryn Darby of Beallsville; two sons, Bernard Kuhn of Woodsfield and Clyde W. Kuhn of Canton; five sisters, Mrs. Maggie Mobley, Mrs. Lydia Reed, Mrs. Katie Decker, Mrs. Mary Riley and Mrs. Hazel Rucker, all of Beallsville; two brothers, Charles Carpenter of Iowa and Hobert Carpenter of Shadyside; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

 

Lawrence D. McCurdy

Source:  The Marietta [OHIO] Times; 31 Aug 1963, p 13

        Lawrence Dean McCurdy, 65, of 401 Second St. died Friday morning at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home at Sandusky.

        He was born April 21, 1898, in Marietta, a son of the late Douglas and Clara Belle Medley McCurdy.  One brother and four sisters survive, Walter McCurdy of Marietta, Mrs. Goldie May Smith of Columbus, Mrs. Frances McCullough of Williamstown, Mrs. Freda Meeks of Waverly W. Va., and Mrs. Geneva Rode of Lafayette, Colo.  Four brothers, Ernest, James, Robert and Perl McCurdy, preceded him in death.

        Mr. McCurdy had been employed at Bonham's before going to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in 1959.  He was a veteran of World War I.  His home had been in Cleveland for 25 years before coming to Marietta in 1942.  He was a member of the American Legion in Cleveland.

        Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Doudna & McClure Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Harmar Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home.

 

Armann, Albert Armann
Source—Newsclipping

Armann, Albert, 78, of Powhatan Point, Route 1, was found dead at his home, Saturday, February 22nd. A retired farmer, he was born December 3, 1885.

Surviving are two sisters and one brother; Mrs. Henry Ramser, of Hudson; Mrs John Kriechbaum of Powhatan, and Henry Armann of Powhatan.

Funeral services were held at the Gibson--Bauknecht Funeral Home, in Powhatan, on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Bernice Buehler officiating. Interment was in the Powhatan Cemetery.

 

Smithberger, Cecelia Smithberger nee Crum
Source—Newsclipping

Smithberger, Mrs. Cecelia ,82, formerly of Lewisville, Route 1, died on Monday morning., April 8, 1963, at nine o'clock, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edna Crum, in Canton. Mrs. Smithberger had made her home in Canton for the past four years and
had been in poor health during this period. She was born at Burkhart, Monroe County, March 16, 1881, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Burkhart Weisend.

Surviving are her husband, Henry Smithberger, of Lewisville, Route 1; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Kenney and Mrs. Crum, of Canton, and Mrs. Genevieve Kuhn, of near Lewisville; twenty-one grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; a brother, Andrew Weisend, of Barnesville, and a sister, Mrs. Leo (Katie) Brooks of Woodsfield.

A daughter, Mrs. Irene Zwick, preceded her in death.

A Requiem High Mass was solemnized in St. Joseph's Church, Burkhart, on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, with Rev. Joseph Finan officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with the Brubach Funeral Home of Summerfield in charge.

 

Eudora Carpenter nee Calvert

Source:  Barnesville Whetstone, Barnesville, Ohio; Thursday, 28 March 1963

        Mrs. Eudora Calvert Carpenter, of Barnesville, died at 7:30 P.M. Thursday, March 1, 1963. She was born in Seneca Township on Sept. 11, 1870, the daughter of John D. and Phoebe Atkinson Calvert. Her husband, Alonzo Carpenter, died in 1944.  She was a member of Church of Christ in Columbus.

         Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. W. V. Bennett, of Barnesville, Mrs. Dorothy Jobe, of Columbus and Mrs. Paul Miller, of Philadelphia; four sons, Eugene and Myron Carpenter, of Columbus. Melvin and Clare, of Van Nuys, Calif.; several grandchildren. Two children, Leland and Williard are deceased.

         Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Home at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, conducted by Evangelist James Gallagher. Burial was made in Calais Cemetery.

 

Wilson, Gilbert Haven Wilson
Source--Online Obituaries
Published--October 1963
      Wilson, Gilbert Haven  was born April 5, 1875 in Monroe Co. Ohio. He was the son of George Matson Wilson and Mary Belle Young. He died in California in 1963.
          Gilbert Haven Wilson, a former Claremont resident who sang before 5 presidents of the United States, died in San Bernardino hospital Friday evening, October 18, 1963. Private graveside services were held Wednesday, October 23 in Oak Park Cemetery.
          Mr. Wilson moved from Claremont to Twenty-Nine Palms about 1950.  While living in this city, he went to the nation's capital to officiate in the 1940 drawing of draft numbers. He was the composer of "Long Live America" and of "The Firefall Song" and sang the latter composition for the first time at Camp Curry, Yosemite.
          On July 4, 1918, Mr. Wilson led the singing on the plaza of the capitol in Washington, D.C. Participating were President Woodrow Wilson, his cabinet, the Congress and about 50,000 on-lookers. Mr. Wilson also sang before Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Calvin Coolidge, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
      One of Mr. Wilson's friends was Josephus Daniels, who was Secretary of the Navy during World War I, when Franklin D. Roosevelt was assistant secretary.
          In World War I days, the musician was in the United States Marine Corps as musical director and song leader. On convoy battleships anchored at secret base at Norfolk, VA., he inaugurated the custom of community singing on dreadnaughts.
         Mr. Wilson sang in opera and gave many concerts in New York City for 15 years preceding World War I.
      George C. S. Benson officiated at gravesite services for Mr. Wilson.  Interment was made by the side of his wife, Mrs. Marjorie H. Wilson, who died in 1951.
      First Wife - Ellen Bradley Mays Married December 28, 1898 in Lancaster, KY  Two sons to this marriage: George Nelson Wilson b. 1902 and Lafon Mays Wilson b. 1905

 

Shell, Eldon Donald Shell

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

          SHELL–Eldon Donald, 57, 2201 No. 65h, died Monday.  Foreman Northern Natural Gas Co.  Born: Cortland.  Formerly of Beatrice.  Lincoln 20 years.  Member: Bethany Christian, Cotner Masonic Lodge 297 AF & AM, Lions Club, Izaak Walton League, Eagles.  Survivors: wife, Eva; son, Dennis; daughters, Mrs. Allen Todd, Mrs. Fred Beach, all of Lincoln; brothers, Leon of Lincoln, Harry of Roca, Vilas and Raymond R. both of Cortland; sisters, Mrs. Ray Talley of Firth, Mrs. George Wear of Vallejo, Calif.; 3 grandchildren.  Umberger’s, 48th & Vine.

Submitter’s Note: Eldon died 11 Feb 1963.

 

Charles F. Newhart

Source:  The Zanesville [Ohio] Times Recorder; Saturday, September 7, 1963

         Woodsfield--Charles F. Newhart, 88, of 218 Oaklawn avenue, Woodsfield, died Thursday [September 5, 1963] at 11 p.m. in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was a building contractor and carpenter most of his life.

         Mr. Newhart was born here November 16, 1874, a son of Philip and Mary Schaub Newhart. His wife, Mrs. Lelah Philpot Newhart, preceded him in death May 2, 1951.

         He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and was a lifelong member of Monroe Lodge F&AM, and Woodsfield Chapter 268, Order of Eastern

Star.

         Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charlene Rost of West Carollton and Mrs. Cornelia McCort of the home; a son Philip Newhart of Fullerton, Calif., and nine grandchildren.

         Masonic services will be held at the Michener Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m. (DST) Saturday followed by Eastern Star services at 8 p.m. (DST). Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. (DST) at the funeral home with Rev. George R. Corbitt officiating. Entombment will be in Oaklawn Abbey.

 

Kahrig, Valerie Ann Kahrig

LKP#7

          Valerie Ann Kahrig, daughter of Roger and Charlotte Mobley Kahrig, of Woodsfield Route 3 was stillborn Saturday evening, December 7, 1963 at 8:30 o’clock, at Barnesville General Hospital.

          Surviving besides her parents are her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kahrig, of Lewisville, Rt.1, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mobley, of Lewisville, Route 2, also the great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kahrig, of Lewisville, Route 2.

          Graveside services were held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, with Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in charge.

 

Highman, A. Hamilton Highman

LKP#6

          A. Hamilton Highman, 80, of 210 Center street, Woodsfield, died Thursday afternoon, October 10, 1963, at 3:15 o’clock, at his home following an illness of several weeks.

          He was born on Conner Ridge, in Monroe County, May 26, 1883, a son of Duncan and Sarah Margaret Byers Highman. He was the last member of a family of nine children.

          In 1904, he was married to Minnie Leona Lucas, who preceded him in death.

          In 1941, he was married to Mrs. Alma Bigler, who survives.

          Mr. Highman was a member of the Woodsfield Methodist Church.

          Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Alma Highman, two daughters, Mrs. Delmas (Thelma) Gibbons and Mrs. Anthony (Beulah) Travenicek of Bellaire, four sons, Allen Highman of Litchfield, Ohio, Burdette Highman of Zanesville, Everett Highman of St. Petersburg, Florida and Ray Highman of the home, sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

          An infant son preceded him in death.

          Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Gardner Funeral Home. Interment was in Conner Ridge cemetery.

 

Kahrig, Dennis Bryan Kahrig

LKP#7

          Graveside services were held Friday afternoon at four o’clock at Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, for Dennis Bryan Kahrig, son of Roger and Charlotte Mobley Kahrig of Woodsfield, Route 3. The Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in charge.

          The infant was stillborn in Barnesville General Hospital on Thursday evening, March 21st at 5:40 o’clock.

          Surviving besides the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kahrig and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mobley, of Lewisville, Route 2; the great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kahrig, of Lewisville, Route 2, and several aunts and uncles.

 

Webster Pratt

Source:  Published in The Times Leader, Sept. 12, 1963, pg 2.  Submitted by P Frichtl

Webster (Webbie) Pratt, 79, resident of 4159 Trumball St., Bellaire, died unexpectedly this morning at his home.  He was born March 20, 1884, in Marietta, and was a member of the Bellaire Church of Christ.  His wife, Gertrude died in Jan. of 1959. 

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Brown and Mrs. Donna Riffle, both of Bellaire; a sister, Mrs. Emma Kerns of Neffs; two brothers, George Pratt of Neffs and Harry Pratt of Akron; four grandchildren.

Friends will be received after 6 p.m. today at the Walter C. Bauknecht & Son Funeral Home, Bellaire, where services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. Brother Harland Gatten will officiate.  Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire.   

 

Nora Lee Burleson, nee Boron

Source:  The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 21 Feb 1963

BURLESON

NORA LEE, age 29, of 1409 Harrison ave SW, passed away in Aultman Hospital Wednesday afternoon [20 Feb] following a prolonged illness.  Born in Dover, Ohio, for a short time she lived in Bolivar, having lived in the Canton area the greater part of her life.  She was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple.  Surviving are her husband, Roy C., daughters, Carol Ann and Rose Marie, and sons Roy C., Jr., Dennis James and Oscar Eugene, her mother, Mrs. Lucy Boron of Canton, a sister, Mrs. Robert Lewis of Canton, her brothers, Harold Boron of Tallahassee, Florida, Wayne and Raymond of Canton, and Donald Boron of Ft. Knox, Kentucky,  Services will be in the chapel of the Canton Baptist Temple Saturday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Harold Henniger and Rev. Harold Fisher officiating.  Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Kreighbaum Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church one hour before the services.

        (Kreighbaum, HU4-2525)

 

Wise, Harold Francis Wise

Source:  Monroe County [Ohio] Beacon; Thursday, 7 Feb 1963

        Harold Francis Wise, 49, died Wednesday morning,  January 30, 1963 at 7:35 o'clock at his home on Lowell Route 2.

        He was born in Graysville February 28, 1913, a son of Asa Wise, of Lower Salem and the late Nancy Virginia Scott Wise.  He spent his youth in Monroe County and was a farmer and construction worker.  He was a member of the Ullman Street Church of Christ in Beverly.

       On September 7, 1937 he was married to the former Ruth Mary Oliver of Marietta, who survives;  others survivors include the father;  one daughter, Shirely Noreen Wise of the home;  three brothers, Emory L. Wise of Marietta Route 3;  William O. Wise of Graysville, and Asa A. Wise of Lewisville;  and one sister, Mrs. Ida Coss, of Graysville.  Floyd E. Ward makes his home with the family in Lowell.

        Two brothers and one sister are deceased.

        Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at the Ullman Street Church of Christ in Beverly.  Further services were conducted at the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ near Graysville at 3:30 o'clock.  Fred Dennis and Wayne Porter officiated.  Interment was made in the Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery.

 

Herlan, Bryan Keith Herlan

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 4 Mar 1963

                                                 HERLAN INFANT

        Bryan Keith Herlan, day-old son of Ronald and Sandra Kaye Bleakley Herlan of Newport, died Sunday at 5 a.m. at Marietta Memorial Hospital.  He was born March 2.

        His parents survive with a twin sister, Brenda Kaye Herlan.  Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bleakley and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Herlan of Newport.  A number of aunts and uncles survive.

        Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Doudna & McClure Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Newport Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home.

 

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