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AGNES REIDMrs. Agnes Hall Reid, 79, of 305 Main St., Belpre, died Saturday evening in Camden-Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born at Ravenswood (WV), a daughter of Peter S. and Sarah Ann Oliver McCualsky. She was a member of Belpre Congregational Church and Centennial Chapter of the Daughters of American Pioneers. For many years, she had been associated with Reid's Jewelry Store in Parkersburg. Her husband, William Reid, died in 1962. One sister, Mrs. Henry Ruf of Parkersburg, and two brothers, Don McCualsky of Newark and David McCualsky of Little Hocking, survive, with nieces and nephews. One son, one sister and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Shaver & Son Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Marietta Daily Times, Marietta OH; 13 Jan 1969
Contributed by: Louis Ruf
BURR REED
Burr Read [sic; Reed], an aged resident of Warren Township, died at his home near Tunnel about noon Saturday. Mr. Reed had reached an advanced age, being 87 years old, and was very much weakened physically. The cause of his death was heart failure. The funeral will occur this afternoon at Tunnel Station.
Marietta Daily Leader, Marietta OH; 19 Aug 1900
Contributed by: Leslyn Lang
BURR REED
FARMER FOUND DEAD BENEATH TOPPLED TRACTOR - Burr Reed, Warren Township Farmer, Victim of Mishap -- Burr Reed, 72, of Marietta Rt. 4 was found dead early today beneath his overturned and burned tractor on his farm in Warren Twp., according to the sheriff's department. Ree left his house Friday evening, telling his wife he was going to pull locust posts with his tractor. When he failed to return, Mrs. Reed went shortly before midnight to the home of a neighbor, Lester Weeley, and asked him to look for her husband. Walking over the Reed farm off County Road 27, Weekley saw something smouldering at the bottom of a hill. Investigating, he found Reed's body beneath the charred tractor. A tire was still burning. Weekley went to the road and stopped a car driven by Corbett Bradley, who called the sheriff's department and the Warren Twp. Volunteer Fire Department. The fire was out when firemen arrived. Coroner Deane Northrup was investigating the death today to attempt to determine the cause. Deputies said the tractor apparently ran against some small trees, causing the front of the vehicle to raise and making it topple back, landing on the driver. It was said possible that Reed suffered a heart attack prior to the accident. Born May 21, 1890 in Washington County, he was a son of the late Aurelius and Henrietta Porter Reed. He was a member of Warren Chapel Mehodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Florence Mercer Reed, and two brothers Henry and Frank, both of Marietta. Funeral arrangements with Doudna and McClure Funeral Home are incomplete.
Marietta Times, Marietta OH; 26 Oct 1963
Contributed by: Leslyn Lang
FLORENCE REED
Funeral rites for Mrs. Florence Mercer Reed, 81, of 230 7th St., who died at her home Sunday morning, will be held Wednesday at 10:20 a.m. at the Douglas & McClure Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Tunnel Cemetary. She was born in Warren Twp., O., daughter of the late Douglas and Flora Burchett Mercer and had lived there until moving to Marietta several years ago. She was a member of the Warren Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her husband, Burr Reed, October 25, 1963, and a brother, while one nephew and one niece, Harold Mercer of Taiwan, and Mrs. Dorothy Boyd of Marietta survive.
Marietta Times -- Marietta OH; 02 Oct 1973
Contributed by: Leslyn Lang
HAZEL REED
Mrs. Hazel Margaret Reed, 61, of 408 Poplar St. died Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Selby General Hospital. She was born September 15, 1896 at Tunnel and was a daughter of the late Aurelius and Henrietta Reed. One son survives, Rill Grosklos of Marietta. Three brothers and one sister survive, Burr Reed, Henry Reed, and Frank Reed and Mrs. Esther Peterson, all of Marietta. Her husband, Edward Grosklos and two sisters, Mrs. Vandalia Apple and Mrs. Florence Harris preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Doudna & McClure Funeral Home with the Rev. J. W. Wedgewood officiating. Burial will be in the Tunnel Cemetary. Friends may call at the funeral home. [NB: She is buried under her maiden name for some reason.]
Marietta Times, Marietta Ohio; 24 Jul 1958
Contributed by: Leslyn Lang
MARIBY REED
Mrs. Burr Reed (Mariby Hammond Reed) died Monday afternoon at her home in Warren Township from old age and heart troubles. She was 78 years of age. The funeral took place from her late home on Tuesday evening.
Marietta Times -- Marietta OH; 29 May 1895
Contributed by: Leslyn Lang
WILLIAM REID
William H. Reid of 305 Main St., Belpre, died at 6:45 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after a long illness. He was born in Parkersburg Sept. 18, 1888, a son of the late William H. and Lucy V. Ogdin Reid. He spent most of his life in Belpre and had owned and operated the W. H. Reid Jewelry Store in Parkersburg since 1914. He was a member of the Congregational Church in Belpre. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Agnes McCualsky Reid, of the home, and one sister, Mrs. Jessie Sutherland of San Antonio, Tex. Funeral services will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the family home. The Rev. Emmett R. Harrell will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. The body will be taken from the Spencer Funeral Home in Belpre to the family home, where friends may call after noon Sunday.
Marietta Daily Times, Marietta OH; 14 Apr 1962
Contributed by: Louis Ruf
WILLIAM ROSS
At his late residence in Waterford township, August 23, 1880. Mr William Ross, in his 71st year of his age.
Marietta Register, Marietta OH; 04 Nov 1880
Contributed by: Cheryl J Skinner
IRENE RUF
Mrs. L. Irene Ruf, 74, 1500 23rd St., died Thursday morning at the St. Joseph's Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Belpre, a daughter of the late Peter and Sarah Oliver McCaulsky (McCualsky). She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, and the Daughters of American Pioneers. She is survived by her husband, Henry L. Ruf; a son, Henry Ruf Jr. of Parkersburg; four daughters, Lois Baritell of Kingwood, Sarah Christopher of Castle Rock, Col., Carol Jackson of St. Petersburg, Fla, and Mrs. Donna Shaver of Parkersburg; a brother, Dave McCaulsky (MacCualsky) of Little Hocking, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters. Services will be conducted Saturday, 2 p.m., at the Ogdin Funeral Home with the Rev. Samuel J. Marshall and the Rev. J. Bruce Baker officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home.
The Parkersburg News, Parkersburg WV; 04 Apr 1980
Contributed by: Louis Ruf
MARIE RUF
Ruf Funeral Service Set For Tomorrow. -- Mrs. Marie Wright Ruf of 2107 Plum St. died suddenly of a heart ailment at her home at 2107 Plum St. yesterday morning. She was the wife of Casper A. Ruf, former president of the Parkersburg Rig and Reel Co., who has been associated with Dresser-Idaco Industries of Columbus, O., but who was with his wife at the time of her collapse and death. Mrs. Ruf was 61 years old. She was the daughter of the late George A. Wright--one time mayor of Belpre--- and Elizabeth Wright, and was reared in Belpre. She had made her home in Parkersburg since her marriage. She was a member of the First Methodist church here. In addition to her husband she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mildred Root of Parkersburg; two brothers, Robert Wright of Parkersburg, and George Wright of Sarasota, Fla., two nephews and two nieces. Her parents, one sister, and an infant daughter preceded her in death. The body is at the Vaughan funeral home where services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. John Wolfe in charge and burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The Parkersburg News, Parkersburg WV; 20 Aug 1957
Contributed by: Louis Ruf
MARY SCHRAMM
Mrs. Mary Barnhart Schramm, 86 of 212 Franklin St. died at 5 PM yesterday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born April 13, 1880, in Lowell, a daughter of the late Jasper and Elizabeth Schuster Barnhart. On June 39, 1897, she was married to Theodore Schramm, who died Jan. 18, 1955. One brother and one sister survive, George Barnhart of Devola and Mrs. Charles W. Davis of Zanesville. Mr. and Mrs. Schramm had lived on March Run Hill for a number of years, but for the past six years she has lived in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Parks. She attended Lowell Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 PM Monday at Doudna and McClure Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Marietta Ohio Times, Marietta OH; 10 Sep 1966
Contributed by: Julie Witkowski
CHARLES SCHULTHEIS
DIES AFTER ILLNESS; CHARLES SCHULTHEIS PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME HERE -- Mr. Charles Schultheis died last evening at the home of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Schultheis, on Ellenwood street. Death was due to tuberculosis from which he had suffered for some time. He was born July 1, 1873, and was 36 years of age. He left this city seven years ago and went to Illinois, where he was employed in the oil fields. From Illinois he went to Oklahoma and worked there for a while until his health grew so bad that he went to Texico, New Mexico. He came back to Marietta just a week ago yesterday. He was a member of the German Lutheran church and was well known. Besides a mother he is survived by two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. R. L. Hay, of Bremen, O. {Ohio}; Miss Anna M. Schultheis, of this city; Oscar H. Schultheis, of New Castle, Pa., and J. Schultheis, of this city. Burial will probably be made Friday.
Marietta Daily Times -- Marietta OH; 16 Jun 1909
Contributed by: Anna Bertram
JACOB SCHULTHEIS
Jacob Schultheis, 87, of 728 Fourth Street, died Friday [21 Oct 1955] at 2:45 p.m. in Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 7, 1867 in Cincinnati, he was the son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Schueler Schultheis. He was married March 26, 1894 to the former Annie Klintworth who survives at the family home. Other survivors are two sons, Earl of Lima and Lloyd of Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Frank J. Jones of Arlington, Va., Mrs. Winifred Sessions of Los Angeles, Calif., and Miss Marian A. Schultheis of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Mrs. R.L. Hay and Miss Anna Schultheis of Williamstown; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Ralph, and one daughter, Jean. Mr. Schultheis was a member of the First Methodist Church, and the past worshipful master of the American Union Lodge No. 1, F. and A.M., serving as an active member until the time of his death. Funeral services will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Doudna and McClure Funeral Home, with the Rev. C. William Black officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, where graveside Masonic services will be conducted by American Union Lodge No. 1.
Marietta Daily Times -- Marietta OH
Funeral services for Jacob Schultheis, 87, 728 4th Street, Marietta, who died Friday, were conducted yesterday afternoon from Doudna and McClure funeral home. Mr. Schultheis was born Dec. 7, 1867, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Schueler Schultheis and in 1849 married the former Annie Klintworth, who survives. He was a member of the First Methodist church and was past Worshipful Master of American Union Lodge No. 1, F. and A.M. serving as an active member until his death. Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Earl of Lima, and Lloyd of Tulsa, Okla., three daughters, Mrs. Frank J. Jones of Arlington, Va., Mrs. Winifred Sessions of Los Angeles, Calif., and Miss Marian A. Schultheis of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Mrs. R.L. Hay and Miss Anna Schultheis of Williamstown; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Ralph, and one daughter, Jean.
Parkersburg News -- Parkersburg, Wood County WV; 25 Oct 1955
Contributed by: Anna Bertram
WILLIAM SCHULTHEISS
On Thursday evening, Willie, the 7 year old son of Jacob Schultheiss, of Front street, while playing on a barge near the Phoenix Mill, fell into the water and was drowned before help could reach him. Parties dragged the river until late in the night, hoping to find the body but without success. The distressed family have the sympathy of al in the terrible affliction, which came upon them so suddenly. Willie was a bright little lad, well liked by his companions, and all who knew him. A reward of $25 for the recovery of the body was offered on Friday, and on Saturday morning about 11 o'clock it was found by J.H. Muncy, of Harmar, in twelve feet of water, near the bank, close to the railroad bridge. The funeral services were held on Sunday, a large number of friends attending.
Marietta Weekly Leader, Marietta OH; 29 Aug 1882
A SAD ACCIDENT. -- Thursday afternoon, Willie Schultheiss, son of J. Schultheiss, the Front street saloon keeper, was playing on a barge near Rolston & Hall's mill, with his feet in the water, when he slipped off the barge into the water and was drowned before assistance could arrive. Another little boy, Delmar Sprague, was playing on the shore, close by, and seeing him fall in, was the first to give the alarm. Search was immediately made for the body, which was continued till Saturday forenoon, when it was found by a colored man of Harmar named Muncy, along the sunken piling , just below the railroad bridge. Willie was a bright little fellow, only seven years old, and his sudden death was a great shock to the family and their friends.
Marietta Register, Marietta OH; 31 Aug 1882
About half past five o'clock last Thursday evening, Willie, a little son of Mr. Jacob Schultheiss, of this city, went down to the Muskingum river to the flats which are lying immediately above Rolston, Hall & Co's mill, in company with the little son of Mr. J.S. Sprague. They went aboard the flats to play and while thus engaged the little Schultheiss boy fell between two of the flats and was drowned before assistance could reach him, although the little Sprague boy ran and gave the alarm as soon as he could. A few minutes before he went to the river he was warned not to do so by Mr. C. Pfaff. Diligent search was made for the body but it was not found until after ten o'clock Saturday morning. It was fished out immediately below the bridge by a colored man named Polk Muncy. Mr. Schultheiss, the father of the boy, had offered $25 reward for its recovery. The remains were buried at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. The funeral was a very large one. The foot procession composed of Sunday School scholars and friends of the family, was nearly two squares in length. Mr. and Mrs. Schultheiss have the sympathy of many friends in their sad affliction.
Marietta Times, Marietta OH; 31 Aug 1882
[NB: Willie was a nickname for William, born in 1875 in Marietta. He was shown as 5 years old on the 1880 census in his parents' household.]
Contributed by: Anna Bertram
WILLIAM SCHULTHEIS
William Lloyd Schultheis, 64, of Columbia, MO, passed away March 7, 1998. Born August 10, 1933 in Mariellio [sic; Marietta], OH to Lloyd C. [sic; K] and Martha E. [sic; Anna Marie Frison] Schultheis. He worked for Stanfield and O'Dell CPA's, Tuloma Gas Products, Standard Oil, Sun Oil Co., Kerr-McGee Corp., Oral Roberts Association, Ameranda-Hess Corp., George Underwood CPA, and Danuser Machine Co. Mr. Schultheis retired from being a CPA at the University of Missouri in 1995. Survived by father, Lloyd C. [sic; K.] Schultheis, Murphysboro [sic; Murfreesboro], TN; adopted mother, Martha E. Carroll, Murphysboro, TN; daughter, Amy Miller, Tulsa, OK; sister, Anna L. Bertram, Bradyville, TN; brother, Jerry Frison, Columbus, OH; 2 grandchildren. Service 7 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 1998, Parker Fueneral Service, Columbia, MO with Reverend Rick Frost officiating. Memorials may be given to University of Tulsa Business School. Parker c/o Funeral Service. [A son, William Lloyd Schultheis Jr. of Tulsa, OK, was inadvertently omitted.]
Tulsa World; 16 Jun 1909
Contributed by: Anna Bertram
AMY SHEETS
Mrs. Amy Sheets Taken By Death - Funeral services for Amy Sheets, 78 who died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ella Sheets Conrath, 145 Franklin Street on May 11, 1935 were held at the Dale Church and interment was made in the cemetery nearby. Mrs. Sheets was born in Morgan County on August 17, 1856. Her husband Isaac Sheets, died nine years ago. Surviving are her sons and daughters, Henry Sheets and Floyd Sheets of Pattin's Mill; Mrs Webster Boord of Akron; Mrs. Minnie McGrew of Cutler and Mrs. Ella Sheets Conrath of Marietta. [NB: Her death certificate states the death date as May 13, 1935.]
Marietta Times, Marietta OH; 18 May 1935
Contributed by: Jennifer Toelle
GEORGE SKINNER
George Skinner 61, well known farmer of Yankeeburg, died on Friday morning, Oct. 4, 1918, at 11 o'clock. Death followed a lingering illness with Bright's disease. The deceased was born April 18, 1857. On Jan. 30, 1879, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Elizabeth Bowersock, of Lawrence Township. To them were born ten children; eight of whom survive, two dying in infancy. The children who survive with the widow are: Mrs. Kent Adams, of Newport; Mrs. William Hudkins, of Sand Hill; Mrs Laura Cornell, of Ashtabula; Frank, of New Philadelphia; Ethel, Margaret, John and Edward at home. He is also survived by three sisters; Mrs. Maria Ecker, Mrs. Docia Hamilton, Mrs. Amanda Binegar and by two brothers, James and Charles, all of Pine Ridge.
Contributed by: Cheryl Skinner
JAMES SKINNER
James Skinner, 83 a retired farmer of near, Newport, died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Tice, at Milltown near Newport. Mr. Skinner was born August 12, 1870, in Independence Twp., a son of the late John and Lucinda Francis Skinner. Fifty-eight years ago he was married to Sarah Martin who died about eight years ago. He is survived by two sons Herbert Skinner of Marietta and Elmer Skinner of Milltown; one daughter Mrs. Bessie Tice; 22 grandchildren and 28 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:30 p. m. at the Newport Baptist Church of which he was a member. The Rev. John Bradbury will officiate. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. The body will be takern from the Doudna & McClure funeral home to the family home Wednesday morning.
Marietta Times -- Marietta OH; 22 Sep 1953
Contributed by: Cheryl Skinner
MARY SKINNER
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bowersock Skinner, 96, widow of George Skinner died at her home at Lower Newport Monday morning. She was born July 13, 1861 in Ludlow Twp., Washington Co. a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Wood Bowersock. On Jan. 30, 1879, she was married to George W. Skinner. He died October 4, 1918. Three sons and three daughters survive, John Henry Skinner and Edward Skinner of Lower Newport; Frank Skinner of New Philadelphia; Mrs. Anna Hudkins of Marietta; Mrs. Lana Cornell of Jefferson; and Mrs. Ethel Richardson of Barberton. Four daughters preceded her in death. There are 20 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren surviving. She was the last surviving member of a family of six brother and sisters. Mrs. Skinner was a member of the Yankeeburg E.U.B. Church. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p. m. at the Doudna & McClure Funeral Home with burial in the Barker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Marietta Times -- Marietta OH; 18 Feb 1957
Contributed by: Cheryl Skinner
SARAH SKINNER
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Skinner, 70, wife of James Skinner, died Wednesday evening at her home at Milltown, Newport Twp., following illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Newport Baptist Church. Rev. F.B. Nafe will officiate. Interment will be in Newport cemetery. The body was taken from Doudna & McClure's to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Tice at Milltown on Thursday. Mrs. Skinner was born May 27, 1875, at Fay, and was a daughter of the late Henry and Lydia Dickson Martin. She was a member of the Bear Run United Brethren Church. Survivors are her husband, two sons and one daughter; Herbert Skinner of Marietta, Elmer Skinner of Newport and Mrs. Bessie Tice of Milltown. There are 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Brothers and sisters are James Martin of Fay; George Martin of Moss Run; Jacob Martin of Schley; Mrs. Rebecca Harris of Dart; Mrs. Carl Poole of Muskegon, Mich, and Mrs. Martha Hearn of Schley.
Marietta Times -- Marietta OH; 18 Oct 1945
Contributed by: Cheryl Skinner
GRACE SMITH
Funeral services for Grace Dobbins Lauer Smith, 96, of 204 Sacra Via, who died Monday, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Rahe and the Rev. Patrick McKinney officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. She was born March 26, 1885, at Lowell. She was married to Perley Dobbins, who preceded her in death. One daughter survives this marriage. Mrs. Paul (Marcilla) Sturm of Ashland, Ky. Also surviving are two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She later was married to Jacob Lauer who is deceased, and to Edward C. Smith, who also is deceased. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and the Golden Cross Circle. She was also a member of Augusta Rebkekah Lodge No. 272: Golden Gleam Council, Daughters of America, and the Degree of Pocahontas.
Marietta Times -- Marietta OH; 01 Jul 1981
Contributed by: Julie Witkowski
JANET SMITH
Mrs. Janet C. Smith, 94, of Maple St., Belpre, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Friday evening following a short illness. She was born in Belpre, a daughter of the late David and Mary Cool Oliver and spent most of her life there. She was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church of Belpre and a member of the Rosary Altar Society. For the last few years she made her home at Heartland in Marietta. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry G. Smith in 1946 and eight sisters. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated by Father Norbert Connelly at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church Monday, 10 am. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Parkersburg. Christian wake services will be held Sunday, 8 pm. at the Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm. today.
The Parkersburg News, Parkersburg WV; 10 Apr 1983
Contributed by: Louis Ruf
JESSIE SMITH
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Fawcett Funeral Home in Chesterhill for Dr. Jessie Smith of Pennsville, only woman physician in Morgan County, who died Thursday evening in Memorial hospital in Marietta as a result of burns sustained when her clothing ignited from an open grate at her home. Carl Patterson of Science Church of Chesterhill will officiate at the rites and burial will be made in the Chesterhill cemetery. Dr. Smith was preparing to go to the post office when her clothing caught fire. While attempting to extinguish her apparel, the flames spread to a bed, overstuffed chair and carpet. She ripped the blazing clothes from her bed and spread salve on the burns before summoning help to extinguish the fire in her home. Neighbors removed furniture from the house and brought the blaze under control after removing Dr. Smith to the office of Dr. A. H. Whitaker. Later, she was taken to Memorial hospital where she succumbed to first degree burns. Dr. Smith practiced medicine in Chesterhill for a number of years and after the death of her husband, William Smith, moved to Pennsville, She was a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. Only a few distant relatives survive her.
The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville OH; 28 Jan 1938
Contributed by: Lace Lynch
THOMAS SMITH
FATAL ACCIDENT - Results In the Killing of An Aged Man - Thomas G. Smith Loses his Life in a Runaway on a Country Road Saturday Afternoon -- A runaway, which resulted in the death of an aged man, occurred on the road between Gravel Bank and Tunnel, about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The victim of the sad accident was Mr. Thomas G. Smith, who lives a short distance on the other side of Tunnel. Mr. Smith was riding behind a team of horses. They took fright and started to run. The man was thrown from the vehicle and received very grave injuries. He survived for about eight hours and death occurred at 12:15 o'clock Saturday night. The deceased was 85 years, 2 months, 7 days of age. He leaves three sons and four daughters. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his son, Mr. John Smith. [NB: The original article repeatedly uses the wrong name throughout. For whatever reason, Thomas is referred as John G. Smith. The same error was made when his son Joseph Smith died. The article refers to him as John Smith also. No idea why.]
Marietta Times, Marietta OH; 08 Sep 1902
Contributed by: Leslyn Lang
DAISY STATHAM
Final rites for Mrs. Daisy P. Statham, 67, who died Tuesday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Francis Julian, Grafton, following an extended illness, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the W. H. Reid residence in Belpre. The Rev. William Hall will officiate and burial will be in the Rockland cemetery. Born in Parkersburg, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Sarah Oliver McCualsky. She had resided in Belpre most of her life and for 25 years had been employed at the Peoples Banking and Trust Co. She was a member of the Belpre Congregational Church, the Belpre Chapter of the OES, the White Shrine of Marietta, and Blennerhassett Post No. 495 of the American Legion. During World War I she served as a Yeomanette. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Julian of Grafton; two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Reid of Belpre, Mrs. Henry L. Ruf, Sr. of Parkersburg; two brothers, David McCualsky of Little Hocking and Donald McCualsky of Newark. Services are under the arrangements of the Spencer funeral home in Belpre. The body will arrive at the Reid residence this evening.
The Parkersburg News, Parkersburg WV; 22 Jan 1959
Contributed by: Louis Ruf
AMELIA STRAUSS
Mrs. Amelia Strauss Is Taken by Death -- Mrs. Amelia Emile Ruf Strauss, aged 76, widow of Charles Strauss, died at her home, 612 Seventh street, at 3:35 o'clock Sunday morning, following three weeks illness. Mrs. Strauss was a native of Dayton, Ohio but lived here most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Albert and Caroline Froeschle Ruf. Her husband preceded her in death 44 years ago. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Strauss leaves a son and two daughters, Charles Strauss of Marietta, Mrs. Laura Jones of Cleveland, and Mrs. John Gephart of Marietta. Julius Ruf of Parkersburg, who is connected with the Wiant and Barr Hardware company there, is her brother. There are two grandchildren, Miss Mary Louise Jones of Cleveland and Miss Betty Jean Gephart of Marietta. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. The Rev. E. B. Townsend will officiate.
The Parkersburg News, Parkersburg WV; 04 Feb 1935
Contributed by: Louis Ruf
SYBIL TOWNSEND
The long vigil at the bedside of Mrs. Sybil Townsend was ended early Saturday morning when she answered the final summons at her Market street home after a critical illness since last Monday of diabetes. Mrs. Townsend, aged 74, the wife of T. B. Townsend, prominent manufacturer and head of the T. B. Townsend Brick and Contracting Co., was among the best known aged woman of Zanesville. She had been a leading figure in church and philanthropic circles here for more than 50 years. She was a woman who chose her friends and was also a woman who was kind to everyone and one whose ennobling influences were far reaching and won her the esteem of all those with whom she came in contact. Mrs. Townsend was a native of Ohio. She was born at Beverly and her maiden name was Sybil Ann Nulton. Her marriage to Mr. Townsend was solemnized 55 years ago and since that time she has spent most of her life as a resident of Zanesville. Her survivors are her husband and three children. Mrs. Rufus C. Burton and Mrs. Lewis K. Brown and Orville Townsend of this city. Four sisters and one brother also survive; Mrs. Charles Hawke of Waynesville, Mrs. D. C. Coburn and Mrs. Nicholas Coburn of this city, Mrs. A. H. (Lucy) Andrus of Covington, Ind., and the Rev. J. D. Nulton of Chandlersville. A number of grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Townsend was active and she was particularly interested in the cause of foreign missions to which she gave time money and thought. In the old missionary society of the Second Street M. E. church, later the the Grace M. E. church, she took a prominent part in the building of the new church, she continued her interest as long as health would permit. The funeral will be conducted at 9 o'clock at the family home on Market street. The services will be in charge of Dr. A. H. Norcross, a former pastor of Grace church, Rev Courtenay, and Rev. C. Lloyd Strecker, pastor of the Grace M. E. church. Burial will be private in Greenwood cemetery.
Zanesville Times Recorder, Zanesville OH; 28 Jun 1913
Contributed by: Lace Lynch
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