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Highland County, Ohio

Obituaries

Wm. R. Weaver

Newspaper: The Highland Weekly News, (Hillsborough, OH.) Thursday
Date: July 3, 1873

Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel

Obit: DEATHS. WEAVER--Near Hillsboro, of Consumption, June 8, 1873, Wm. R., son of Wm. and Hannah Weaver, aged 23 years, 5 months and 3 days. During his last illness, he experienced conversion, and died in the confident hope of a blessed immortality, through the redeeming blood of the Savior. Let this be the consolation of the bereaved parents and kindred. A FRIEND.

Henry Wilson

Newspaper: he Highland Weekly News, (Hillsborough, OH.) Thursday
Date: April 28, 1870

Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel

Obit: Henry Wilson, Esq., Mayor of Ironton, died on the 13th, of paralysis. He was 58 years old, and had resided in Ironton sixteen years.

Samuel Grant

Newspaper: The Highland Weekly News, (Hillsborough, OH.) Thursday
Date: April 28, 1870

Submitters Name: Kathy McDaniel

Obit: DEATHS. GRANT--April 7th, 1870, in Whiteoak To., Samuel Grant, in the 61st year of his age. He gave full assurance of his preparation to meet death. He was a kind father and faithful friend, and leaves a widow and five children to mourn their loss, but with a glorious hope of meeting him in that better land. A FRIEND

MAYNARD A. DUFF

Maynard A. Duff, 75, of 813 Spring Street, Greenfield, died 8:19 PM Saturday at his residence. He was born May 12, 1915, in Highland County, and was the husband of Bernice Beath. Funeral will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Murray Funeral Home, Greenfield. Burial will follow in Greenfield Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home where Masonic Services will be at 7:00 PM, and an Eastern Star service at 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenfield Area of Life Squad or the Highland County Heart Association.

Chillicothe Gazette. May 21, 1990.
Submitted by Carla Mascara.

Daily Ohio Statesman
Mar 14, 1850

At Hillsborough, Highland county, Ohio, on Sunday morning last, 10th inst., Mrs. Margaret Galloway, (mother of the present Secretary of State) in the 80th year of her age. The deceased was a native of Adams county, Pennsylvania, and had been communicant of the Presbyterian Church for 63 years. She died in the full assurance of faith and hope, bearing testimony to the preciousness of her Saviour.

Daily Ohio Statesman
Feb 25, 1845

Departed this life, on the 26th day January 1845, Mrs. Susan Rees, wife of Samuel Rees, of Highland county, Ohio.

In announcing the death of Mrs. Rees, it becomes our painful duty to refer back to her suffering and affliction, the Christian fortitude with which she endured all her pain, and the triumph and manner in which she left this world, with the bright prospect of a better one. She was confined to a bed of an affliction for something like nine months, with what is called pulmonary consumption. Mrs. Rees was a Christian in every sense of the word. She belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was a warm hearted and devote server of all its rules and of its discipline. She was an ornament to the society to which she belonged and was respected and beloved by all the members of the church. As a companion, she was amiable and respectful, knowing no other path but that of virtue.- She was interesting and agreeable, and has left behind her one who, no doubt, feels the aching void created by her untimely death, with many bright prospects they had before them. She has left a number of brothers and sisters to lament and mourn after the loss of one who, to all her friends, who was so benevolent and kind. She has left a band of motherless children to mourn the loss of a friend who is best calculated of all others to direct the youthful mind, and to bring them up in the way they should go. Her death to them is sad and heart-rending. She has left behind her a large number of friends and acquaintances, who most seriously deplore her loss to them. She was kind and benevolent, and those who were best acquainted with her, esteemed her most. Her death has caused many a tear, but those tears may be dried to a greater extent, by reflecting that she has paid a debt we all owe, and that she was so well prepared and willing to submit to Him who giveth and who taketh away. She was I believe about 38 years of age.

Daily Ohio Statesman
Feb 25, 1845

Departed this life, on the 16th day of February, 1845, Mrs. Matilda Henley, wife of John Henley, of Leesburg, Highland county, Ohio. In announcing the death of Mrs. Henley, it becomes our duty to speak of her affliction- her Christian fortitude under that affliction- of her standing in society- the respect and influence she had among her neighbors, by her kind and benevolent treatment towards them- of the doting fondness of a disconsolate and heart-broken companion, and a father and mother, who must feel as though there was nothing in this world that is worth living for, and of brothers and sisters and friends, who must no doubt feel that they have been bereaved, and had to part with a relation and friend that was an ornament to society and a blessing and a consolation to all of her female friends and acquaintances. But such is the way of the world and the treasures thereof. Mrs. Henley was a Christian in every sense of the word. To her Maker, she paid the most strict and devoted veneration, not only as duty, but with feelings of gratitude and submission. As a companion, she was amiable, consoling and kind, and was possessed of all those qualities that are so well calculated to smooth the troubled sea of man's pilgrimage whilst he sojourns here below. She has left a companion who had looked up on her with the fondest and brightest hopes of their future happiness and prosperity. But now uncertain are all things here below, and yet our prospects fair. She has left behind her a kind and benevolent father, and a fond and doting mother, to lament the early loss of one whom they had every prospect would be permitted to remain with them. But in this their hopes have been disappointed, and now have to mourn the loss of a kind and amiable daughter, and one in whom they had built the brightest prospects of future happiness. She has left behind a large number of brothers and sisters, and a large circle of relatives, who no doubt mourn the loss of one so worthy of their respect and esteem. She has left behind her a number of fon and motherless children, to mourn the loss of that mother, who, of all others, is best calculated to direct and protect the growing, inexperienced and tenderminded. To them the loss is irreparable and heart-rending. As a friend and neighbor, Mrs. Henley was true, warm-hearted and kind, and all those who knew her best, respected her most. She has therefore left a void in her social circle that will rarely be filled by one so worthy. She was confined to a bed of affliction for something like six months, with what is called pulmonary consumption, of which disease she died.

ORISSA COFFMAN LYONS

Orissie B. Lyons, wife of C. A. Lyons, and only daughter of Lewis and Mary Coffman, was born near Buford, Highland Co., O, on March 20, 1863 and died at Council Bluffs , Ia. On March 20, 1893 , at 2:30 a. m., aged 30 years and 14 days.  The fruits of this union are two beautiful little boys, Harry and Arthur.  They both survive her.  She, with her husband, went to Council Bluffs in October, 1890 where they resided until her death.  She united with the church of Christ , January 19, 1880 , under the labors of the writer, and has since lived a consistent Christian life.  Sister Orissie was raised by pious Christian parents, and she was an exceptionally good girl.  She had a great reverence for Christ and his Church. Her remains were brought from Council Bluffs by her husband and her brother back to her home near Buford, where they slept quietly one night.  On the next day, it being the 24^th of March, 1893, the remains were taken to the old church building in which she had confessed her faith in Christ, where was gathered a very large concourse of sympathizing relatives and friends. The occasion was more touching and the sympathy the greater because Sister “Rissie”was taken down with a violent attack of pneumonia and with a razor in hand, unknowingly obtained, she inflicted two serious and fatal wounds upon her person; but we all think that Sister Orissie’s spirit is happy in the presence of Christ.  Weep not, then, dear and loved ones, but prepare to meet her where sorrows will be past.  The funeral services were conducted in the old Buford Cemetery .  

                            “The bowl is broken, the captive’s free,
                                The soul has left its house of clay.
                              The loved ones in eternal day,
                                Her spirit is now among the blessed,
                              The bowl is broken and “Rissie” is at rest.”  

Pricetown, O., April 3                                                 

(Clipping was torn)

(Submitted by Corinne K. Palko)

CLARA MOON COFFMAN  

Barry was saddened Tuesday, June 2, 1942 by the death of one of its most beloved matrons, Mrs. Clara M. Coffman, who passed away at her home at the noon hour.  Mrs. Coffman had been in failing health for over two years, and confined to her bed for many months, but she bore her suffering patiently and was happiest when her friends and family gathered at her bed side.  She was a faithful worker in the Christian Church in Barry, giving much time and thought to its welfare.  During World War I, Mrs. Coffman was a leader in the Red Cross activities here and was also very active in the United Charities of Barry. Clara M. Coffman, daughter of Alva and Delilah Sewell Moon, was born April 21, 1863 in Brown Co. near Buford , Ohio .  She graduated from Buford schools and taught music in that community.  She was also organist in that community.  She was also organist in the Methodist Church there.  She was married to Thomas C. Coffman at Buford and they became the parents of three children, Roberta Marie, wife of L. C. Strubinger of Jacksonville , Illinois , Gladys Florence, wife of Ewart B. Knight of Knoxville , Tennessee and Clarence Moon Coffman of Barry.  Mr. Coffman preceded her in death February 13, 1938 .  In 1899 the Coffman family moved to Barry where they have since resided and taken a prominent part in the city’s business and social life.  Mrs. Coffman is survived by her three children; five grandchildren, Carol Ann and Linda Sue Coffman, Corinne E. and Keith C. Knight and Clara May Strubinger; sisters Mrs. Martha Matthews of Buford, Ohio and Mrs. A. F. Moberly of Normandy, Missouri and many nieces and nephews.  Six brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock from the residence with Rev. Lee Anthony officiating.  Interment will be in Park Lawn Cemetery.

Submitted by Corinne Paklo

Hillsboro , Ohio

JOHN W. COFFMAN  

John W. Coffman, son of William and Sarah Coffman, and one of a family of six children, was born in Highland County, Ohio on September 17, 1857 and departed this life July 3,`1935, at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 16 days.  On January 24, 1883 , he was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Archer. To this union was born one daughter, Bessie, who brought sunshine into their home for about eight years. Their married life was filled with the deepest devotion, each being very thoughtful of the other, and for over fifty years they have been almost inseparable.  The celebrated their “golden” wedding anniversary January 24, 1933 .  He accepted Christ as his Savior and became a member of the Buford Church of Christ in February, 1883, under the ministry of Washington Ruble.  About 43 years ago he moved his membership to Hillsboro and placed his membership to the Hillsboro Church of Christ and has ever been faithful in attendance, and a true and loyal member.  During his long residence in Hillsboro , Mr. Coffman made many friends, 8 years and acquaintances.  He served 8 years as a member of the fire department, and was a member, and was also an employee of the Bells Foundry, closing his work there in 1931.  He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, one sister, Mrs. George Dewitt of Buford , Ohio and a number of relatives and friends.  Since 1832 he had been in declining health but was able to be up and around most of the time until the last ten days.  While every effort was made to prolong his life, his body grew weaker, and he quietly slipped away in response to his Masters call.  And while the hearts of loved ones are filled with sorrow, they bravely strive to say, “Thy will be done.”

Submitted by Corinne Paklo

Hillsboro , Ohio  

JOHN WESLEY MATTHEWS  

For John Wesley, second son of Joel and Deliha Matthews, life dawned September 8^th, 1852 .  He passed through the sunset of life’s day November 3^rd, 1929 .  As night’s curtain separates the sunset from the dawn, the sleep called death separates mortal life from life immortal.  It seems I can almost hear the words, “Well done good and faithful servant,” enter into thy eternal home and rest.  On October 15^th, 1881 , Dr. Matthews was married to Martha E. Moon.  To this union came one son, Walter, who was their pride and joy.  On December 22^nd, 1907 , Walter was married to Ada Crawford.  To these splendid young people were born two sons, one of whom died in infancy.  The other, Robert, is left to mourn the passing of his grandfather.  The great grief that came into the lives of Dr. and Mrs. Matthews was the death of their beloved son, Walter, October 12^th, 1918 .  The community has lost a friend.  Dr. Matthews labored faithfully healing rich and poor alike.  The Methodist church of which he was a faithful member since early youth, has lost a wise counselor and guide. The passing of such a man means a vacancy in the community which never can be filled.  Dr. Matthews’ kindness to the school children will be gratefully remembered through out their lives.  His work in this community will stand out as brightly as the beams from the light house that guide the storm tossed sailor on a dark night.  We can say truthfully he was a friend to man.  “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

                                          CARD OF THANKS

I take this method of expressing my sincere thanks to all friends and neighbors for their assistance and expressions of sympathy during the sickness and death of my beloved husband Dr. J. W. Matthews.

                                                                              Mrs. Dr. Matthews

Submitted by Corinne Paklo

Hillsboro Press Gazette
Jan 12, 1962

Clarence Van Mater, 74, retired coal dealer of Lynchburg, died suddenly at his home in Lynchburg Monday about 4 p.m.

He was born March 1, 1888, the son of John and Elizabeth (Ulrich) Van Meter, He was a coal dealer for many years in Lynchburg. He is survived by his wife Hazel, one daughter, mrs. Norman Aber, Lynchburg, and one grand-son. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Lynchburg, with the Rev. George Pohlman officiating and burial following in Troutwine Cemetery.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

Hillsboro Press Gazette
Jan 12, 1962

Mrs. Retha Humphrey, 75, wife of John C. Humphrey, died at 3:15 A M Monday at Mt. Logan Hospital in Chillicothe following a lingering illness. She was a resident of 241 East Pleasant Street, city.

She was born in Lawrence County on Oct. 31,1886. She was the daughter of Jacob and Lillie (Myers) Massie, She was a member of the Gold Star Mothers, Inc., of Hillsboro , a member of the WSCS of the Methodist Church here and a member of the Mt. Zion Church . 
Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Imogene Wilkin, of Dayton ; four sons, Marlin of Hillsboro Rt. 6. Ferman and Ivan of Scottsdale, Ariz., and John B. Humphrey, of Dayton. Services were held at the Rhoads Funeral Home here Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Carl Ling officiating and burial following in Hillsboro cemetery.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

Hillsboro Press Gazette
Jan 16, 1962

Mrs. Verda Martin, 86, of Buford, died Saturday at her home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 P. M. at the Buford Church of Christ, with burial following in Buford Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home at Mt. Orab. She is survived by three sons, Alva, of Buford, and Elmer and Lawrence, addresses not available. Her husband preceded her in death.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 4, 1951

Charles L. Anders. 80, retired farmer, died suddenly in the basement of his home on South East Street about noon Tuesday. He had apparently gone to the basement to fire the furnace. Dr. J. M. Byers, county coroner, was summoned to the scene. Survivors include his widow, Anna;.  one daughter, Mrs. Letha Reynolds , California ; one son. Earl, of Detroit : one foster son. W, G. Caraway, Rhode Island : three brothers, John Anders, New Martinsburg, O., William Anders, Hillsboro: Thomas Anders. Washington C. H.. and one sister. Mrs. John Spurlock, Washington C. H. Arrangements, in charge of the Evans funeral home, arc incomplete, pending arrival of relatives here. 
(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 4, 1951

Clara Belle Roush. 94, resident of Russell Station, died of apoplexy Monday at 4:30 P. M. at Highlands Community Hospital where she had been confined for four days. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Buntain & Rhoads funeral home, with Rev. Carey Roush officiating and burial following in Hillsboro cemetery, Survivors include three sons. William, Drayton Plains, Mich., Ernest of Williamsburg and Guy of Dayton; two grand-daughters and two grandsons.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 11, 1951

George Hersman, 64, retired machinist who had been ill for the past nine years, died at his home near Hoagland's Crossing Wednesday about 4:30 A. M.

Services will be held Friday at 2 P. M. at the Buntain & Rhoads funeral home, with Rev. C.  Meyer officiating and burial following in Dunn's Chapel cemetery. Survivors include his wife. Stella; one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Conley, Dayton : one son, Donald Hersman, Hamilton : two sisters, Mrs. E. L, Jones, Forestville, and Mrs. H. L. Finley, Batavia ; one brother. Verd Hersman, of Cincinnati.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 11, 1951

Mrs. Milla Stubbs. 73, Lynchburg resident and widow of William Stubbs, died Wednesday in Christ Hospital , Cincinnati . Rev. Lewis G. Ludwick, retired Evangelical United Brethren minister, conducted funeral services for Mrs. Stubbs, his sister. Friday at 1:30 P. M., at the K. K. Davis funeral home in Lynchburg . Burial was in Fairview cemetery. The deceased also leaves six other brothers, Frank Ludwick and John Ludwiek, Lynchburg : Peter S. Ludwick, Washington C- H.; Shrofe Ludwick, Hiltsboro; Oliver Ludwick, Springfield , and Joseph 0. Ludwick, Cincinnati , and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Teboe, Westboro, and Mrs. Dena Pence. Wilmington . 

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 11, 1951

James  L.  Wilson ,  82, retired farmer and cemetery sexton, died early Thursday in his home in South Salem. Born at New Petersburg Feb. 1, 1868, he was a son 6l James D. and Alice Allen Wilson. He was a member of Wilson Chapel church. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Hester, South Salem and Mrs. Dora Nixon, McArthur; a son, Walter Wilson, and a brother, Charles W. Wilson, both of Washington, C. H. He was preceded in death by his wife and a son. Last rites were read by Rev. Charles R. Lyle in the Strueve funeral home Saturday at 3 p.m. Interment was in South Salem cemetery.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 11, 1951

J. Horace Roads, 75, retired farmer, died at his home in Rainsboro Thursday about 3:30 p.m. following a short illness. He had resided in that community virtually all his life. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Buntain & Rhoads funeral home with Rev. Clyde Ridall of Lynchburg officiating and burial following in Hillsboro cemetery. Survivors include his wife Mary; two sons, Glenn Roads, of Cleveland, Smith Roads of Rainsboro; five sisters: Mrs. Anna Ladd, Rainsboro, Mrs. Bessie Sabin, Miss Bertha Roads, both of Waukomis, Okla., Miss Dee Roads, Stillwater, Okla., three brothers; Virgil, Sam and Dick, all of Waukomis, and six grandchildren.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 11, 1951

Samuel W. Hiestand, 80, died Thursday evening in a Columbus hospital. He had been ill for a long time but had been in the hospital only a few days. The body was brought to Hillsboro Saturday and short services, conducted by Rev. Wayne Snider, were held at the grave in the Hillsboro cemetery. Mr. Hiestand was born and reared in Hillsboro . He was a son of the late Capt. and Mrs. Joseph Hiestand, his father being one of the founders of McKeehan Hiestand Grocery Co. While in Hillsboro he owned and operated a livery stable business. He moved to Columbus about 30 years ago. Mr. Hiestand is survived by his wife, Minnie Mackerly Hiestand, one sister, Mrs. Margaret Reed, of Los Angeles, Calif., one brother, William, of Columbus and three nieces and one nephew.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 11, 1951

William  E. (Sam) Brown, 76, farmer of Hoagland community, died Friday about 6 A. M., at Highlands Community Hospital where he had been confined since Dec. 23. Services were held Tuesday at 2 P. M. at the Evans funeral home, with burial following in Hillsboro cemetery. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Nora Harris, Alhambra, Calif., Mrs. M. B. Parker, Booker, Texas, Miss Bernice Brown, at home; three brothers, Parnell Brown and John U. Brown, both of Hillsboro, and A. H. Brown of Brownsville, Texas, 27 nephews and nieces.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 11, 1951

Mallory W. Fortune passed away at the home of his sister after a lingering illness. He is survived by four children: Mrs. Hattie Mathis of Cincinnati ; Mts. Rachel Williams of Covington . Ky. ; Mrs. Priscilla Underwood of Toledo ; one son. Samuel of New York; one sister, Mrs. Rachel Jackson, one brother, Scott Fortune of Wilmington. Funeral was held at Wesleyan Church . Interment was made at Union cemetery at Batavia .

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 11, 1951

Janet Lou Mott, age 12. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mott, who reside just east of Hillsboro,  died Saturday about 6:30 P. M. at a hospital in Columbus following a long illness. Services were held Wednesday at 2 P. M. at the Evans funeral home, with Rev. F. J. Malzard officiating and burial following in Sugartree Ridge cemetery, Besides her parents, she is survived by one brother, James, student at Ohio State University.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 11, 1951

Mrs. Christine Young. 69, wife of Lang Young, local barber, died Friday night at her home on Trenton Street following an extended illness. Services were held Monday at 1 P. M. at the Evans funeral home with Rev. King officiating. Interment was in Hillsboro cemetery Besides her husband, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Clara G. Evans, city, and one brother, Justice Williams, of Columbus .

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 4, 1951

Harry L, Lukemire, 84. East Walnut Street , city, died at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati . Wednesday about 6 A. M. For many years, he was district deputy of the Modern
Woodmen. Survivors Include his wife, Nanny Thompkins Lukemire. Arrangements, in charge of Turner & Miller funeral home, are incomplete

 Services were held Monday in the Smith funeral home in Bainbridge for William 0. Boling, 63, Burial was made in Hillsboro . Boling died unexpectedly Friday. He leaves his mother, a son, Edgar, and a daughter. Mrs. Edna Landon, both of Columbus ; a sister, Mrs. Mary McCoppin, Hillsboro, and a brother, Milton Boling, Seville .

Funeral services for Abner Dudley, 63, Lynchburg, WWI, veteran, who passed away enroute to a hospital Wednesday evening, were held Sunday at 2 P. M. at the Davis funeral home, Lynchburg, with Rev. Clyde Ridall in charge. Burial was in the Lynchburg cemetery.  Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. Survivors include his widow.
Christina; one daughter of  Wilmington; three brothers. Clarence and Frank or Florida ; Charles of Toledo ; one sister, Mrs. Mary Donaldson, of Cincinnati . He was a member of the Lynchburg Junior Order of American Mechanics.

Funeral services for Isadore Brown, 40, Lynchburg, who passed away suddenly at his home early Thursday morning were held Saturday at 10 A. M. at the St. Martin Catholic Church in charge of Father O'Conner. Burial was made in the FayettevilIe cemetery. Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Brown was formerly owner and operator of the Brown's Meat Market in Lynchburg , for several years. Survivors include his wife, Lydia , and a daughter. Lydia , at home.

Services for John C. Smart, 45, principal of Fincastle School, who was pronounced dead at Highlands Community Hospital last Wednesday night alter suffering a cerebral hemorrhage while helping a brother at butchering in Seaman, were held Saturday a! 2 P. M. at the Macon Church, with burial in the Belfast cemetery in charge of Lewis & Son funeral home. He had been a teacher in the Brown County school system for 26 years. The principal and his brother. Ralph, were working on the latter's farm on Seaman Rt 1, when the attack occurred. He is survived by his widow, Inez; a son, John, coach and teacher at Seaman High School : two daughters, Mrs. Bruce Ludwick of Wilmington and Jean, at home, and three brothers and three sisters. Ralph of Seaman Route 1, Ray of Hillsboro , Edmund of Martinsville. Mrs. Eric Purcell of Martinsville, Mrs. Inez King of Hillsboro, and Olive of Athens.

Frank Ozro Barker, mail carrier for Lynchburg for 22 years, died late Monday at his home there after celebrating his 55th birthday. He was a member of the Masonic
Lodge al Lynchburg, the Scottish Rite and Shrine of Cincinnati, and the Lynchburg First Church of Christ. Services will be held Thursday at 2 P M. at the K. K. Davis funeral home in Lynchburg, with Rev. W. E. Bousman officiating and burial following in the Masonic cemetery there. Survivors include three sons and three daughters: Roger, William, James, Mrs. Pauline Deininger, Mrs. Naomi Hopkins, all of the Lynchburg community. Miss Shirley Barker, at home, and seven grandchildren.

Ernst Boelzner, 63, died suddenly at the residence of Mrs. Andy Lemon, East South Street, Friday about 5:30 P. M. following a heart attack. He and his wife, Viola, who
survives, had been, residing there while remodeling a home at Fairview. Services were held Sunday at 1:30 P. M., at the Evans funeral home, with Rev. Paul Jones officiating. The body was then taken to the Corum funeral home in New Matamoras, 0., where services were held Tuesday at 2 P. M., with burial in the cemetery there. He was a veteran of World War I and former resident of Akron , besides his widow, he is survived by one brother, Harold H. Boelzner, Hillsboro .

Mrs. Martha Abbott, 78, died in Highlands Community Hospital Saturday. She was a resident of West Union . Surviving are two sons, Dewey of Hillsboro, and Wilbur of
Jamestown , and three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Howard, Mrs. Richard Kingsylver of Xenia , and Mrs. Mildred Bennington of West Union . The Rev. Jacob Couser conducted services Tuesday at 2 P. M. in the Church of Christ in Christian Union, at West Union . Burial was in the village cemetery under direction of the Ellis funeral home.

Mrs. Georgia Hill, 61, died at her farm home near Rainsboro, Friday about noon. She had been in ill health for several months. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 P. M. at the Rainsboro Methodist Church with Rev. C. S. Thompson and Rev. Clyde Ridall in Charge, burial was in the Beaver cemetery under direction of Evans funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Carl; two daughters. Mrs. James Carey, Hillsboro; Mrs. Thurman Minion, Washington C. H.; one son, Forrest Hill, near Rainsboro; one sister, Mrs. Edna Carman, New Petersburg ; one brother, Russell Bashore, of Rainsboro, and six grandchildren. Her husband is a member of the Highland County Board of Education.

Ella Mae Smith, 84, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Winnie West, East Pleasant Street , city. Tuesday, Dee . 26, following a lingering illness. Services were held Friday at 2 P. M. at the Buntain & Rhoads funeral home, with Rev.   C. S Thompson and Rev. Bert Wright officiating. Burial  was in Marshall cemetery. Survivors include her husband,: William   Smith,   Marshall;   one daughter. Mrs. West, Mrs. West, city; four sons: Sylvester and William Albert, both of Hillsboro ; Thomas, of Dayton; John R., of Wheeling . W. Va.; three sisters: Mrs. Winnie Newkirk, Belfast ; Mrs. Alta Hurst, Belfast ; Mrs. Louella   Estes, Marysville , Kan. . 13 grandchildren  and 21 great- grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

A. J. "Bert" Lyle, 79, died at 9 A. M., Dec. 26 in his home in Circleville. He would have been 80 years old Thursday. He served as Circleville service director in 1921 and 1922. He was in the plumbing business for many years. He was a veteran of the Spanish American Wax. From Feb. 1,1936. until his death, Mr. Lyle was a member of Pickaway County Soldier's Relief Commission, serving as president of the commission since April 1, 3943. He was an active member of Pickaway Republican party. Mr. Lyle was a past exalted ruler of Circleville Elks Lodge, and for several years was a lodge trustee. He was also a member of Blue Lodge of Circleville Masons, and a member of Circleville First Presbyterian Church . He was born In Hillsboro , Dec. 28, 1870, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Lyle. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Sweyer Lyle; one son. James Edward Lyle of St. Louis, Mo. , two daughters, Mrs. Emery Alvis of Columbus and Mrs. William Monger of Lancaster; a brother, S. E Lyle and a sister, Mrs. D. L. Joily, both of Dayton : and seven grandchildren. Private funeral services were held in the home at 2 P. M Friday with the Rev. Donald Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Forest cemetery under the direction of Defenbaugh funeral home.

Harry Crawford, 43, resident of Columbus, died at the home of his brother, Kemper Crawford, Hillsboro Rt. 5, last Wednesday at 10:30 P. M. He had been in ailing health for the past two months. He was born May 25, 1907, at Fenceton, W. Va. , son of Atwell and Miriam Reed Crawford. He had operated an exterminating business
in Columbus . Survivors include one son, Warren, of Columbus , and one brother, Kemper Crawford.. Services were held Saturday at 2 P. M. at his brother's home on Hillsboro Rt. 5, with Rev. Chris Van Meter officiating. Burial was in Marshall cemetery under the direction of Wylie funeral home of Sinking Spring.

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)

The News Herald
Jan 17, 1951

Mrs. Stella Keen Leaverton, 81, widow of the late Robot L. Lcaverton. died at High kinds Community Hospital Monday about 7:45 P. M, Born in Leesburg, Aug. 17, 1869, she was the daughter of Charles and Rebecca Gridwell Keen. She bed lived in Leesburg all her life. Survivors include one daughter, .Mrs. Hazel L. Hunk, of New Vienna; one brother. Ed Keen, of Leesburg, and one grandchild. Services will be held Thursday at 2 P. M.. al the Patterson funeral home in Leesburg, with Rev. Frank
Milnor and Rev. William Deleney officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Services tor George Elmer Syferd, 86, retired farmer, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Patterson funeral home. Leesburg, Rev. William Dolaney officiated and interment was in Pleasant Hill . Syferd died Monday at 7:15 P. M in Highlands Community Hospital here. He was born June 18, 1864, in Fayette County and spent most of his life in Leesburg. His parents were Philip and Martha McVey Syferd. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Hodson; a brother, Thomas G. Syferd, and a grandson., all of Leesburg. His wife. Cora, predeceased him.

Mrs. Minnie Fenner, widow of Albert A. Fenner, died at the home of her son, Craig Fenner. at Brooksville , Ky. , Tuesday morning, besides her son, she is survived by two brothers. Arthur West, Hillsboro Rt. 3. and Charles West, Greenfield: one sister, Mrs. H. A. Robinson, city. Services will be under the direction o£ Evans funeral home here but arrangements are incomplete. Burial will be at Dunn's Chapel cemetery.

Mrs. Lida Holmes died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Morrow, in Leesburg, Monday night. Services will be held Friday at 2 P. M. at the Patterson funeral
home in Leesburg, under direction of D. M. Evans Company of Hillsboro . with burial following in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Rev. C. A. Arthur and Rev. William Delaney
will officiate. Survivors include another daughter, Miss Ocie Holmes, of Leesburg; one son, Leslie Holmes, Leesburg: one sister, Mrs. Cora George. Chillicothe , two grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was an aunt of George E. Tolle, city.

Miss Margaret A. Roush, who had reached her 87th birthday Tuesday, died of infirmities at the Allen Rest Home in Lynchburg Wednesday 3t 6:15 A. M. She was born and reared on a farm in that community and for the past 24 years had resided in Lynchburg . She had been in ill health for some time. Funeral services will be held at the K. K.. Davis funeral home in Lynchburg Saturday at 2 P. M., with Rev. W E. Bousman officiating and interment in the Strange cemetery, south of Fairview She is survived by two brothers, Nathaniel of Lynchburg and Owen L. Roush of Hillsboro , two nieces and three nephews.

Mrs. Olive May Parshall, 84, wife of Frank S. Parshall, died Friday at I he residence in Greenfield following :a lingering illness. She had spent most of her married life in the Hillsboro community before moving to Greenfield about 10 years ago. Services were held Monday at 1 P. M. at the Strueve funeral home in Greenfield , with Rev. Linden Wilson officiating and burial following  in Greenfield cemetery. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters and a son. Mrs. Mary Apple, of St. Paris . Mrs. Helen Kloppenburg, of Boston . Mass, and Wilbur Parshall, Millerton, N. Y., and a brother. Arthur Cory, of Madison Mills.

John H. Tedrick. 80, retired school teacher, died at the Nevin Rest Home in Greenfield Monday about 7.30 P. M., following a lingering illness. Services were held Wednesday at 2 P. M. at the Buntain & Rhoads funeral home here, with Rev. Wayne Snider officiating and burial following in Stroup cemetery. Only survivors are a step-brother, Allen Carroll, of Lynchburg , and one niece and one nephew.

Anna Elliott.,84. died at the home of Mrs. Bryan Dixon, Manchester, Thursday about 6:30 A. M. Services were held Saturday at 2 P. M. at the Buntain & Rhoads funeral  home, with burial in the Hillsboro cemetery. Survivors include one brother, Charles Kennedy, of Xenia , and one sister, Belle Lawson. of Otway.

Mary Ellen Dick. 80. died Thursday about 2 P. M. at her home, south of Marshall ( Hillsboro Rt 4). following n lingering illness. Services were held Sunday at 2 P. M. at the Evans funeral home, with Rev. F. J. Malzard officiating and burial following in Hillsboro cemetery. She is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Mary .Jane Warne; one sister, Mrs. Florence Pauley, and two grandchildren. Ralph Warne, Pittsburgh, and Evelyn Warne, at home. 

(Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz)