This index of typed obituaries range in dates from 1902 – 2011 and was compiled by David Parsons, who wished it to be shared on ‘The Lawrence Register’ website.
These obituaries are persons associated with descendants of the Lawrence County, Ohio Hardesty/Lake Atlas family trees and were typed exactly as they were first published in the newspapers. Most of the newspapers are from Ironton, Ohio, Huntington, WV, Gallipolis, Ohio, and Point Pleasant, WV. Even though this is not a complete list, it is important material for the genealogist.
| Gallagher Francis Wilson 1988 Ironton Tribune – (Thursday, September 29, 1988) Francis W. Gallagher, 82, of Ironton, died this morning at Lawrence County Medical Center, after an extended illness. She was born September 30, 1905, in Atlanta, Ga., daughter of the late James and Rosemary Kloeckler Wilson. She was a member of St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, Catholic Women’s Club, Child Welfare Club, St. Lawrence Choir and Legion of Mary. She was a graduate of Ironton High School and attended the College of St. Theresa of Winona, Minn. Survivors include two daughters, Dr. and Mrs. Charles (J. Eileen Gallagher) Haugh of Winona, (Minn.) and Dr. Matthew (Mary G.) Tooth of Auburn, Mass.; one brother, Walter Wilson of Ironton; three sisters, Mary Kautz, Rose Mahoney and Helen Moran, all of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Gallagher; one brother; and one sister. Arrangements are pending at O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Lawrence O’Tool Church or the Clark School for the Deaf in Northampton, Mass. |
| Galloway Charles F 1986 IRONTON TRIBUNE – Friday, October 17, 1986 Charles Fred Galloway, 98, of Proctorville, died Wednesday in Lawrence County General Hospital. He was born Jan. 23, 1888, in Lawrence County, son of the late John and Mary Lewis Galloway. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Rome Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife Meda Callicoat Galloway. Survivors include two brothers, Forest Galloway of Proctorville and Norman Galloway of Huntington, W.Va.; one sister, Myrtle Johnson of Huntington, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Proctorville by Minister Bill Rhodes. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. |
| Galloway Meda Callicoat 1980 Ironton Tribune – (Friday, October 03, 1980) Mrs. Meda Callicoat Galloway, 86, of Route 3, Proctorville, died Thursday in the Pulley Care Center at South Point. She was born October 22, 1893 in Lawrence County, a daughter of the late George W. and Anna Dillon Callicoat. She was a former teacher in Lawrence County schools and was a member of the Rome Church of Christ. On February 25, 1914, she was married at Rappsburg, Ohio to Fred Galloway, who survives. Also surviving are a brother, Owen Callicoat of South Point; seven nieces; two nephews, several great-nieces and nephews and cousins; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Nannie Callicoat Stumbo and a brother, Ogle Callicoat. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rome Church of Christ by Minister Robert McCready. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery. Friends may call at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, after 6 p.m. Saturday. The body will lay in state at the church one-hour preceding service. |
| Galloway Norman R 1992 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Tuesday, December 8, 1992) Mr. Norman R. Galloway, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., died Sunday, December 7, 1992, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 PM Wednesday, December 9, 1992, at the Ferrell Mortuary Chapel with Minister Jerry Cline officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. He was born October 15, 1905, in Lawrence County, Ohio, a son of the late John T. and Mary Lewis Galloway. He retired with 30 years of service with the C & O Railroad. He was a member of the Norway Ave. Church of Christ, Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his six brothers. Survivors include his wife, Corinne Mays Galloway; one son, Glenn R. Galloway of Waverly, Ohio; one sister, Myrtle Johnson of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Vickie Himmelman, Laura J. Bennett, Betty Neace, all of Ohio and Glenn E. Galloway of Costa Rica; six grandchildren, Sean, Joseph and David Himmelman, Natalie Bennett, Michelle and Matthew Neace, all of Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice of Huntington. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Ferrell Mortuary, 924 20th St., Huntington. |
| Galvin Hazel Butler 1973 Ironton Tribune – (Tuesday, March 27, 1973) Mrs. Patrick Galvin Mrs. Hazel Ella Galvin, 73, of 1915 S. Second St. died at 1:45 pm Monday at Lawrence County General Hospital after an illness of five years. Born in Lawrence County, she was a daughter of the late John and Ella Cecil Butler. Her husband, Patrick Galvin, died in August 1964. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mrs. Galvin was employed with Wilson Athletic Goods Mfg. Co. for 20 years, retiring in 1964. Surviving are one son, Donald of Route 1; four daughters, Mrs. Georgeanna Goodall, Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Morgan, Mrs. Jack (Kathleen) Lawless of Ironton, Mrs. Paul (Rosalie) Pyles of Newark, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, John Butler and one sister, Mrs. Alice Carman, both of Ironton. Services will be 10 am Thursday at St. Lawrence Church with the Rev. Thomas D’Alessandro officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at Phillips Funeral Home after 6 pm Wednesday. Rosary recitation there at 8 pm Wednesday. |
| Gannon Lorene Faverty 2008 Ironton Tribune – (Sunday, March 02, 2008) LORENE M. GANNON, 101, of South Point, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Friday, February 29, 2008, at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Childers officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Burlington, Ohio. Lorene was born March 21, 1906, a daughter of the late James Theodore and Mattie Catherine Kates Faverty. She was a lifetime member of Solida Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and a ladies quartet for many years, a member of the Living Hope class and a member of Lawrence Manor Bible Study at the Lawrence Manor, where she spent 19 years of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cummins Gannon; one son, Manuel Gannon; two brothers, Walter and Erchel Faverty; a grandson, Richard Gannon; and an infant grandson. Lorene is survived by three daughters, Katherine Traveny of Akron, Ohio, Marilyn Manthe and Elizabeth Harshbarger, both of Kernersville, N.C.; one son, Donald Galen Gannon and his wife, Janet, of South Point, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Helen Gannon of Akron, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Memorials may be made to Solida Missionary Baptist Church, Building Fund, 64 Private Drive 2114, South Point, OH 45680. Condolences may be expressed at www.schneidergriffin.com. |
| Garrett Luther L 1981 Akron Plain Dealer – (Friday, Sept. 4, 1981) Luther L. Garrett, beloved husband of Leon K., dear father of Lowell of Miami, Fla., and the following deceased: Gary and Carolyn G. Lange, grandfather of Michael, Jonathan and Jeremy Lange and David Garrett, brother of Ina Bowles. Private funeral services will be held. The family will receive friends at the Crobaugh Funeral Home, 22595 Lake Shore Blvd., Friday, Sept. 4, 1981, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. |
| Garrison Ralph 1983 Anderson Herald Bulletin – Tuesday, March 1983 Yorktown – Ralph N. Garrison, 72, formerly Yorktown, died unexpectedly Monday morning at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born in Anderson and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He moved to Yorktown in 1937, where he owned and operated Garrison’s Restaurant for several years. He also served as Fire Chief of the Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department. He moved to Angola in 1948. He was employed as manager of the Angola Moose Lodge and manager of Lake James Country Club. He was associated with the Klink Funeral home in Angola, retiring in 1982. He was a charter member of Angola Kiwanis Club and a member of the Angola American Legion Post. He is survived by his wife, Edith; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Jean Shepard of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Veatch of Anderson; a half-sister, Mrs. Bernice Cooper of Anderson; and five grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 10:30 pm Friday at the Richman Funeral Home here with the Rev. Ronald L. Waiters officiating. Burial will be at Hawk Cemetery, North of Yorktown. |
| Geswein Elsie Freeman 1988 Ironton Tribune – (Sunday, October 23, 1988) Elsie P. Geswein, 87, of 2006 S. Fourth St., Ironton, died Friday in Lawrence County Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1901, in Ironton, the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Carlsburger Freeman. She attended Ironton Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Geswein, who died in November 1985; two sons, Jack Geswein and Alden Geswein; and four sisters, Elizabeth Benge, Bess Dudley, Lucille Minor and Ann Edwards. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Lanham on Sebastian, Fla., and Mrs. David J. (Leah) Davis of Ironton; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Dottie Geswein of Ironton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at Tracy Grammer Funeral Home by the Monsignor John J. York. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. |
| Geswein Frederick W 1966 Ironton Tribune – (Sunday, April 24, 1966) Frederick W. (Fred) Geswein, 76, a retired C&O Railroad employee, died suddenly Saturday morning at his residence at 506 N. 7th St. Mr. Geswein, a lifetime residence of Lawrence County, retired 10 years ago as an electrician with the C&O Railway Co. He was born in Lawrence County on April 16, 1890, a son of the late John and Mary Ann Kleinman Geswein. A veteran of World War I was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna E. Cannon Geswein; one son, Carl J. Geswein of Ironton; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Marie) Whaley and Mrs. Fred (Roberta) Colbertson, both of Ironton; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Cannon and Miss Leona Geswein of Ironton; two brothers, Walter and Henry Geswein of Ironton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. The body is at O’Keefe Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence Church by Monsignor Jerome Rojewski. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Monday. |
| Geswein Joseph F 1958 Ironton Tribune – (Tuesday, April 15, 1958) Requiem High Mass will be solemnized for Joseph F. Geswein, 70, of 1045 N. 5th St., Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rev. William Kelley will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery. The body is at O’Keefe Funeral Home where friends may call after 6 p.m. today. The Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:30 at the funeral home. |
| Geswein Walter J 1985 Ironton Tribune – (Friday, November 8, 1985) Walter J. Geswein, 87, of 2906 S. Fourth St., Ironton, died Thursday at Lawrence County General Hospital. He was born June 3, 1898, in Lawrence County, the son of the late John and Mary Kleinman Geswein. He spent all his life in the Ironton area and attended St. Joseph High School. In 1963, he retired from Armco Steel with 40 years of service. He was known locally for his raising and selling of tropical birds. He was a member of St. Joseph Church and the Armco Retiree Club. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Freeman Geswein, whom he married in 1920; two daughters, Connie Lanham of Columbus and Mrs. David (Leah) Davis of Ironton; one son, Tom Geswein of Ironton; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and one brother, Henry Geswein of Ironton. He was preceded in death by one son, Jack, who was killed during World War II, three brothers, three sisters, and one infant son. Mass will be said Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church by Msgr. John J. York. Friends may call at the Hayes-Phillips Funeral Home from 6 – 9 p.m. today with rosary services at 7:30 p.m. |
| Gettys Harry A 1982 Ironton Tribune – (Sunday, August 22, 1982) Harry A. Gettys, 74, of Rt. 1, Kitts Hill, died at 7:30 AM in Lawrence County General Hospital. He was born October 14, 1907 in Lawrence County, a son of the late James and Estea Pyles Gettys. He lived in Lawrence County all his life. He was a general foreman for the Henwright Company for 30 years and the last 11 years was a truck driver for the Lawrence County Highway Department. He was married to Faye Russell November 16, 1930. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Jean Musgrave of Willow Wood; two sons, Keith Gettys of South Point and David Gettys at home; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Lipker and Georgia Lamson, both of the Lakewood, Ohio; one brother, Raymond Gettys of Ironton; mother and father-in-law, Jesse and Bertha Russell of Aide; and four grandchildren, Diana Gettys and Harry, Danny and John Musgrave. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Tuesday at Philips Funeral Home by the Rev. Lowell Justice. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 6 to 9 PM Monday. |
| Gettys Opal Russell 2000 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Thursday, Dec 28, 2000) OPAL FAYE GETTYS, 91, of Aid, widow of Harry Gettys, died Tuesday in River Valley Health System, Ironton. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, David Gettys of Kitts Hill; one granddaughter, Diana Gettys of South Point; and three grandsons, John Musgrave of South Point, Danny Musgrave of Cheshire and Harry Musgrave of Chesapeake. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday at Woodland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Contributions may be made to charity. Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, is in charge of arrangements. Ironton Tribune – (Thursday, December 28, 2000) Opal Gettys June 9, 1909 – Dec. 26, 2000 Opal Faye Gettys, 91, of Aid passed away Tuesday at River Valley Health System in Ironton. The Lawrence County native was born June 9, 1909, the daughter of the late Jess and Bertha Keeney Russell. She was a homemaker. She attended Marion Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Aid High School and Rio Grande Norma School. She lived all her life in Lawrence County. She was the widow of Harry Gettys, who died in 1982. She is survived by one son, David Gettys of Kitts Hill; one daughter-in-law, Doris Gettys of South Point; one granddaughter, Diana Gettys of South Point; Bill Musgrave of Willow Wood; and three grandsons, John Musgrave of South Point, Danny Musgrave of Cheshire and Harry Musgrave of Chesapeake. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Keith Gettys; Jean Musgrave, who was raised in her home; and one brother, Roy Russell. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Woodland Cemetery, with the Rev. Lowell Justice officiating. There will be no public viewing. Donation may be made to charity of choice. Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of the arrangements. — PAID OBITUARY |
| Gibson Blanche Freeman 1983 Huntington Herald Dispatch – Saturday, April 23, 1983 Mrs. Blanche Gibson, 94, of South Point, died Thursday in Jo-Lin Health Center, Ironton. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Wilburn (Gladys) Keeney of South Point, Mrs. Olive Brammer of Deering and Mrs. Acey (Betty) Knipp of Ironton; and five sons, Howard Gibson of Dayton, Carl Gibson and Billy Gibson, both of South Point, Harold Gibson of Ironton and Frank Gibson of Waverly. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow at Ice Creek Missionary Baptist Church; burial in Ice Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Schneider Funeral Home, Chesapeake. |
| Gibson Effie Lewis 1960 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Saturday, October 22, 1960) MRS. EFFIE LEWIS GIBSON – seventy-two years old, 921 Twentieth Street, died yesterday in a Huntington hospital. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 P.M. at the Cavendish-Johnson Funeral Home by the Rev. Fred Fudge. Burial will be in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery on Tick Ridge near Proctorville. She was born in Scottown, Ohio on December 12, 1988, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Burd Lewis. Her husband, Arthur Gibson, died four years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include four sons, Kenneth Walls of Miller, Ohio, Millard Walls of Proctorville, Willard Walls of Lafayette, Ind., and Albert Walls of Bell, Calf., and two sisters, Miss Lena Lewis of Huntington, with whom she lived and Mrs. Anna Knight of Miller, Ohio. The body is at the funeral home, where friends may call after 7 P.M. tonight. |
| Gibson Emmitt E 1988 The Columbus Dispatch – (Wednesday, November 02, 1988) Emmitt E. Gibson, age 79, of New Albany, Ohio, formerly of Proctorville, Ohio, died Tuesday at Edgewood Manor in Westerville, Ohio. Retired boilermaker. Preceded in death by his wife, Martha E. Gibson. Survived by daughter, Shirley Runyon of Chesapeake, Ohio: stepdaughter, Janet Deeds of Waldwick, N.J.; 2 devoted loving sons, Ronal S. Wall and Charles P. Albig, both of New Albany, Ohio; sister, Grace Keller of Vienna, W.Va.; 3 grandchildren, 2 step grandsons; 7 great-grandchildren. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. Rev. Dallas Reynolds officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. |
| Gibson Franklin P 2007 Huntington Herald Dispatch – Mar. 16, 2007 FRANKLIN P. GIBSON, 83, of South Point, widower of Ida Wineka Gibson, died Wednesday at home. He was a retired power operator for Goodyear Atomic Corporation. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton; burial at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Gibson Ida Wineka 2004 Ironton Tribune – (Friday, February 6, 2004) Ida Gibson – September 2, 1916 – February 4, 2004) South Point – Ida Wineka Gibson, 87, of South Point, formerly of Waverly, Ohio, died Wednesday at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. The South Point native was born September 2, 1916, the daughter of the late Charles and Effie Moore Wineka. She was the wife of Franklin P. Gibson, who survives. She was a homemaker and a member of ice Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Deering. She also was preceded in death by a son, Michael F. Gibson. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include Denise and Randy Sturgill of Hurricane, WV; one daughter in law, Shirley Gibson of Amelia; five grandchildren, David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, Joshua Gibson of Capistrano Beach, Calif., Sarah Sturgill and Kaitlin Sturgill, both of Hurricane; and three great-grandchildren, Brittney Gibson and Natalie Gibson, both of Cincinnati and Devon Gibson of Amelia. Funeral will be 1 PM Monday at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry Mullen and Tim Palla officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 9 PM Sunday at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home. Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Saturday, Feb 7, 2004) IDA WINEKA GIBSON, 87, of South Point, wife of Franklin P. Gibson, died Wednesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. |
| Gibson Joan Potter 2001 Ironton Tribune – (Friday, August 31, 2001) Joan Gibson – January 1, 1929 – August 30, 2001 Ashland, Ky. – Joan P. Gibson, 72, of Ashland, formerly of Deering, Ohio, died Thursday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV, after an extended illness. The Hanging Rock, Ohio, native was born January 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Ira and Mabell Ross Potter. She was the wife of the late Harold Gibson. She retired in 1985, after working for 37 years at City Loan in Ironton, Ohio, and was a member of the Sunrise Church of the Nazarene, where she was very active with the youth. She was a graduate of Dawson-Bryant High School and had lived most her life in Coal Grove, Ohio, area. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, DeeAnn and Ronald D. May of Ashland; five grandsons; one brother, Rob Potter of South Point Ohio; and five sisters, Dean Potter, Jessie G. Gibson and Rosemary Snyder, all of South Point, Martha Swisher of Carriville, Tenn., and Gayle Potter of South Point. Funeral will be 2 PM Saturday at Philips Funeral Home in Ironton, with the Rev. Lenny Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Friday at the Funeral Home. — Obituaries are paid material. Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Saturday, Sep 01, 2001) JOAN P. GIBSON, 72, of Ashland, formerly of Deering, Ohio, widow of Harold Gibson, died Thursday in St. Mary’s Hospital. She retired from City Loan in Ironton. Survivors include one daughter, DeeAnn May of Ashland; one brother, Rob Potter of South Point, Ohio; and five sisters, Dean Potter, Jessie Gibson, Rosemary Snyder and Gayle Potter, all of South Point, and Martha Swisher of Caryville, Tenn. Funeral 2 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point. |
| Gibson Lois Singer 1974 Ironton Tribune – (Monday, July 1, 1974) Mrs. Lois Alberta Gibson, 70, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died at 8:30 PM Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Carol) Hayes of Chesapeake, Ohio. The lifelong resident of Lawrence County was the daughter of the late Ernest and Rose Riley Singer. She was active in the Ensee Homemakers Group; Home Economics and cooperative extension work; and a member of Lawrence County McGuffey Society. Surviving are her husband, Oliver Gibson; two daughters, Mrs. Hayes, with whom she resided and Mrs. John (Dorothy) Fisher of Chesapeake; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five brothers, Devern and Vedell Singer of Chesapeake, Leslie and Frank of Proctorville, Edward of California; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Bennett of Chesapeake. Services will be 2 PM Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home. Rev. Roscoe Templeton officiating with burial in Getaway Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 6 to 9 PM Tuesday. |
| Gibson Mary Adkins 1942 IRONTON TRIBUNE – (Monday, June 29, 1942) DEATH CLAIMS MARY GIBSON WAS OLDEST MEMBER OF SOUTH POINT BAPTIST CHURCH Mrs. Mary A. Gibson, a native and lifelong resident of Lawrence County, died this morning at 5:24 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Milem of South Point. The deceased had been in failing health for the past five years and had been bedfast since March. At be age of 14 she was united with the South Point Baptist Church but later transferred to the Ice Creek Baptist Church and at death she was the oldest member of that organization. A daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Miller Adkins the deceased had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Milem at whose home she passed away. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. I M. Milem of Mansfield, Ohio, Mrs. M. P. Langdon of South Point and Mrs. Lizzie Milem of South Point; and one son, Millard Gibson of South Point. Twenty-six grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren also survive. One daughter, Mrs. Susie Corder, her husband, Frank B. Gibson, three brothers, John, Franklin and Joe and one sister, Mrs. Howard Hudson of Huntington, preceded her in death the latter dying December 30. No funeral arrangements have been announced although burial is to be made in Woodland cemetery under direction of Tracy Brammer. Friends may call at be Milem home in South point after eight o’clock tonight. |
| Gibson Millard F 1963 IRONTON TRIBUNE – Monday, April 29, 1963 MILLARD F. GIBSON Following a brief illness Millard F. Gibson, 74, of South Point, died at 9 A.M. today in Lawrence County General Hospital. Mr. Gibson was born in Lawrence County on February 11, 1889, son of the late Frank and Mary Adkins Gibson. He was a member of Ice Creek Baptist Church and Deering Grange. Surviving are his wife, Blanche Freeman Gibson; five sons, Howard of Dayton, Carl and Bill of South Point, Harold of Ironton and Frank of Waverly; three daughters, Mrs. Wilbur Keeney of South Point, Mrs. Clyde Brammer of Ironton and Mrs. Betty Klaiber of Ohio Furnace. There are 23 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Martin Langdon of Ironton, and Mrs. Manuel Milem and Mrs. Elizabeth Milem both of Coal Grove. The body is at Schneider Funeral Home, Chesapeake. |
| Gibson Oliver 1983 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Sunday, February 6, 1983) Mr. Oliver S. Gibson, 82, of Roslyn Rd., Chesapeake, OH, died Friday, February 4, 1983, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, by Joe Russell. Burial will be in Methodist Cemetery, Getaway, Ohio. He was born August 30, 1900, in Bethel, Ohio, a son of the late Alonzo and Mary Booth Gibson. He was a retired administrator for ACF industries. He was a retired director of the Lawrence County Neighborhood Youth Corps. He was a member of Bethel Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Singer Gibson; a son, Bobby Philip Gibson; and a brother, Robert Gibson. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John (Dorothy Ann) Fisher and Mrs. Paul (Carol Jane) Hayes, both of Chesapeake; three sisters, Mrs. Roy (Clara) Bias of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Etha Cohn of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Hugh (Mary Evelyn) Dillon of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Mrs. Larry (Janie) Litz of Chesapeake, Mrs. Edward (Nikki) Graham of Ironton, John L. Fisher Jr. of Ashland and Dan B. Hayes of Chicago, Ill.; and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call after 6 PM Sunday at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. |
| Gibson William H 2000 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Saturday, Aug 26, 2000) WILLIAM HAROLD GIBSON, 80, of Deering, husband of Joan Potter Gibson, died Thursday in Ashland. He retired from Allied Chemical. Also surviving are one daughter, DeeAnn May of Ashland; three sisters, Gladys Keeney of Chesapeake and Olive Brammer and Betty Knipp, both of Ironton; and four brothers, Carl Gibson and Billy Gibson, both of South Point, Frank Gibson of Waverly and Howard Gibson of Dayton. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Phillips Funeral Home; burial in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. |
| Glass Cecil E 2001 Columbus Dispatch – (Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001) Cecil E. Glass, 95, Friendship Village of Columbus, died Thursday, October 11, 2001 at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was born July a 1906 in Morgan County, son of the late Alfred H. and Florence Harrison Glass. He graduated from M&M High School and received a B.A. Degree from Ohio University in 1929. He began his business career at Malta National Bank, later going to McConnellsville Citizens Bank. He then became a partner with Ben Hammond in the Standard Supply Company in McConnellsville. They expanded the business to include stores in Chesterhill and Stockport, and the Chrysler-Plymouth Automobile Agency in McConnellsville. After selling the business, he moved to Columbus and became office manager with law firm of George, Greek, King, McMahon and McConnaughey. Upon his retirement he maintained an active interest in the resident’s business affairs at Friendship Village. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in McConnellsville and Central College Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his daughter, Julia A, ‘Judy’ Cumberland of Lancaster; grandsons, R. Miles (Debbie) Cumberland of Dublin and Jeffrey C. (Mary) Cumberland of Lancaster, two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Kelly Cumberland of Dublin; two step great-grandchildren and two step great-great-grandchildren in Lancaster; sisters, Juanita Glass (Charles) Fitch of McConnellsville and Ruth Glass (Russell) Moore of Malta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Hilda Archer Glass in 1994, infant brother and infant granddaughter. Funeral service will be held 1 PM Monday, October 15, 2001 at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd., where friends will be received from 11 AM until the time of service. Dr. Richard Ellsworth officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. |
| Glass Hilda Archer 1994 Columbus Dispatch – (Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1994) Hilda A. Glass, age 88, Friendship Village of Columbus, died November 21, 1994 at the health center. Born September 6, 1906 to Guy and Ora (Baily) Archer in Bashan, Ohio. She graduated from Racine High School at the age of 16 and received a B.A. Degree from Ohio University at age 20. She taught several years in the Athens County Schools until her marriage to Cecil E. Glass. During her residence in Morgan County, she belonged to the number of civic and social clubs in Malta and McConnellsville, many of which she served as president. An avid gardener, she raised a large variety of flowers, like the many species of daffodils, chrysanthemums and African violets. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and presently a member of Central College Presbytery Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother who drowned in the Hocking River at age 16, infant twins sisters and infant granddaughter. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Cecil E. Glass; daughter, Julia A. (Judy) Cumberland of Lancaster; grandsons, R. Miles (Debbie) Cumberland of Dublin and Jeffrey C. (Mary) Cumberland of Lancaster; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Kelly Cumberland of Dublin; two step great-grandchildren of Lancaster. Funeral services will be held 2 AM Saturday, November 26, 1994, Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd., where friends make call Friday, November 25, 1994 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. Rev. Richard D. Ellsworth officiating. |
| Glore Alma Shearer 2003 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Sunday, March 02, 2003) ALMA McGINNIS GLORE, 98, of Grayson died Friday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. She was a retired teacher in Carter County, Ky. and Greenup County, Ky. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Sparks Funeral Home, Grayson; burial in Kiser-McGinnis Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. |
| Glover Rosa Whitt 2004 Lexington Herald-Leader – (Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004) SOMERSET – Rosa Glover, 88, died Fri., Oct. 15, 2004. Services Mon., 11 am, Pulaski Funeral Home Chapel. Visit Sun., after 6 pm, at the funeral home. Visit Legacy.com |
| Goodall Alberta Smith 1974 Ironton Tribune – (Friday, May 3, 1974) Mrs. Alberta Goodman, 75, of Pedro, a retired Lawrence County school teacher, died at 6 p.m. Thursday in Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, where she had been a patient for one week. Mrs. Goodman taught school for 28 years at Pedro and Rock Hill Schools, retiring five years ago. She was born in Willow Wood, daughter of the late John and Harriet Hall Smith. She attended Aid High School; Ohio University, Athens; and Rio Grande College. She was a member of Lawrence Furnace United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Delia) Haas of Pedro, with whom she resided.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Delia and Verna Smith and Mrs. Henry (Augusta) Vincell, all of Pedro. The body is at Phillips Funeral Home where friends may call after from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Services will be held there 1 p.m. Sunday conducted by Rev. Lee O. Pennington. Burial will be in Locust Grove Cemetery. |
| Goodall Betty Jo Weller 2009 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Friday, May 22, 2009) BETTY JO WELLER GOODALL, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, by Dr. Paul D. Russell, at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary. Interment will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Betty Jo was born March 31, 1925, in Huntington, daughter of the late Arthur Camden and Addah Glotfelty Weller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Goodall, two brothers, Richard A. Weller and Robert M. Weller and two stepsons, Robert and Mickey Goodall. She retired from Martha White Foods as office manager in 1983. Betty Jo was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1946, where she served on various committees through the years. She was a volunteer at the Cabell County Library, assisting with the semi-annual book sales. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for many years. Survivors include two nieces, Janice (James) Blankenship of Florida, Frances (Leroy) Bennett of Athens, Ohio; two nephews, Michael (Lindy) Weller of Grayson, Ky., Joseph (Shirley) Weller of Washington; a step-daughter, Dorothy Gibson of California; several great-nephews and a great-niece. She was loved by her church family and very special longtime friends, Karen and Fred Alexander, Donna and Dennis Brumfield and Myrtle Mancini. She was blessed with excellent caregivers, Evelyn Skeens, Ruby Davis, Millie Christian and Pauline Bradbury, nurses and staff of Hospice and several close neighbors. She will be missed by all who knew her. It is suggested that expressions of sympathy be made to the First United Methodist Church of Huntington or to Hospice of Huntington. Visitation will be 2 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com. |
| Goodall Callie Smoot 1990 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Saturday, July 21, 1990) Mrs. Callie E. Goodall, 86, of Manchester, Mo., formerly of Chesapeake, Ohio, died Thursday at her residence. Surviving are one daughter, Joanna Bowlin of Manchester; and one son, Garnell Goodall of Detroit, the Mi. Funeral 11 AM Monday at Schneider Funeral Home, Chesapeake; burial in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. Friends may call after 10 AM Monday at the Funeral Home. Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Sunday, July 22, 1990) Mrs. Callie E. Goodall, 86, of Manchester, Mo., formerly of Chesapeake, Ohio, died Thursday, July 19, 1990, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday at Schneider Funeral Home, Chesapeake, by the Rev. Wayne Brammer. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. She was born January 6, 1904, in Proctorville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Irvin and Eugenia Christian Smoot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Goodall. Survivors are one daughter, Joanna Bowlin of Manchester, Mo.; one son, Garnell Goodall of Detroit Mich.; three sisters, Myrtle Kitts, Meredith Hesson, and Marjorie King, all of Chesapeake, Ohio; one brother, Dovel Smoot of Chesapeake, six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives. Friends make call after 10 AM Monday at Schneider Funeral Home. |
| Goodall Charles – 1970 Ironton Tribune – (Tuesday, October 6, 1970) Charles (Chuck) Goodall, 54, of South Point, died Monday afternoon in Cabell Huntington Hospital several hours after being admitted. The employee of the US Forest Service was born in Lawrence County, son of Mrs. Allene Crawford Goodall of Hallandale, Fla. and the late Ivan C. Goodall. Mr. Goodall, an Army veteran of World War II was a member of Union Baptist Church, Bradrick; Proctorville Lodge F. and A.M. No. 250, Scottish Rite of Cincinnati; Ironton Lodge 177, B.P.O. Elks; Loyal Order of Moose, Ironton, and the American Legion. Surviving in addition to his mother are the widow, Inez Lewis Goodall; a son, Ivan Randall Goodall of be Menomonie Falls, Wisc.; two step-sons, Paul Lewis of Gallipolis and Dan Lewis of Newark, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Sites of Chesapeake and Mrs. Marian Rae Smith of Hallandale, Fla. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Schneider Funeral Home. Rev. David Click officiating with burial to be in Rome Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home after 6 tonight. Pallbearers will be Don and Paul Lewis, Kent Armentrout, Dave Smith, Ralph and John Hill. |
| Goodall David M 2008 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Sunday, Sep 21, 2008) DAVID MICHAEL “MICKEY” GOODALL, 58, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., and Nashville, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008, in Capitola, Calif. Mr. Goodall lived with his sister, Dottie Gibson, after suffering a stroke in 2005. A graduate of Huntington High School, he also attended Marshall University. A singer and songwriter, he performed as a solo artist and in several bands, including Willow Run and Yellow Rose, the latter of which performed with national acts including the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Pure Prairie League. Yellow Rose continued to perform at both Birchmere and Rocky Racoon Saloon in the Washington, D.C., area. In Nashville, he had served as a manager at the Stockyard, Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar, and B.B. King’s Blues Club. He was the son of the late Raymond L. and Pearl Williams Goodall of Huntington and was preceded in death by his brother Robert R. Goodall. In addition to his sister, he is survived by three nephews, Steve and Tom Gibson of California and Jason Goodall of Florida: one niece, Catherine Goodall Weems of Georgia and a stepmother, Betty Weller Goodall of Huntington. He also leaves two grandnieces, Megan and Willa Gibson, and a grand-nephew, Guy Gibson, all of California, and a host of loving family and friends. No formal services will be held. Burial will be at sea. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. |
| Goodall Lena – 1993 Ironton Tribune – (Thursday, January 28, 1993) Lena Goodall March 23, 1919 – January 27, 1993 Chesapeake – Lena Goodall, 73, of Chesapeake died Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. The Chesapeake native was born March 23, 1919, the daughter of the late Clyde and Ella Smith Goodall. She was the Baptist. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday in Rome Cemetery, with the Rev. Wayne Brammer officiating. There will be no visitation. Schneider Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, W.Va. 25709. She was preceded in death by five brothers, ‘Hilda’ Goodall, Ivan Goodall, Paul Goodall, Ray Goodall, and Billy Goodall. Survivors include three sisters, Edith Crie of Winter Haven, Fla., and Elizabeth Beckett and Bernice Bailey, both of Huntington, W.Va.; a special nephew and niece, Johnny Mack and Judy Bailey of Huntington, W.Va.; and other family members. |
| Goodall Mary Thacker 1983 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Monday, March 21, 1983) Mrs. Mary T. Goodall, 89, of 2755 Guyan Ave., Huntington, died Saturday, March 19, 1983, in Morris Memorial Nursing Home, Milton, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Tuesday at Beard Mortuary by the Rev. Jim Franklin. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park. She was born January 24, 1894, in Lawrence County, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Cora Riley Thacker. She was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Madalin Goodall. Surviving are her husband, H.G. ‘Hida’ Goodall; four daughters and sons in law, Mrs. Robert (Vancil) Van Ness of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Lyle (Phyllis) Staley of Huntington, Mrs. John (Danna) Coe of Muncie, Ind. And Mrs. Kenneth (Rosemary) Chandler of Connersville, Ind.; two sons and daughters in law, Brent and Bonnie Goodall and Pete and Joan Goodall, all of Huntington; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Members of the PEP Bible Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. Pallbearers will be J.E. Barnett, John Dunfee, Jennings Kessler, V.C. Bell, Bud Brant and Kenneth Waddell. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Beard Mortuary. |
| Goodall Raymond L 1983 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Monday, August 01, 1983) Mr. Raymond Lloyd ‘Ray Bob’ Goodall, 71, of 918 4th St. W., Huntington, W.Va., died Saturday, July 30, 1983, Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Tuesday at Schneider Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio, by the Rev. Keith Creasy. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery. He was born March 17, 1912, in Lawrence County, Ohio, a son of the late Clyde and Ella Smith Goodall. He was a public accountant for Traynor and Wright Co. He was a member of Seventh Avenue Baptist Church. He was a 33rd Degree Mason. He was a member of Proctorville Masonic Lodge 550, Scottish Rite, Huntington Commandery, Huntington Shriners and the Beni Kedem Temple. He was past a high priest of Royal Arch Masons. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pearl Williams Goodall, March 15, 1969; and three brothers, Ivan Goodall, Paul Goodall and William Goodall. Surviving are his wife, Betty Jo Weller Goodall; a daughter, Mrs. Dottie Gibson of Sunnyvale, Calif.; two sons, Robert R. Goodall of Atlanta and David Michael Goodall of Nashville; four sisters, Mrs. Edith Johnson of Winterhaven, Fla., Mrs. Elizabeth Beckett and Mrs. Beatrice Bailey both of Huntington, and Miss Lena Goodall of Chesapeake; a brother, Harold G. ‘Hida’ Goodall of Huntington; and four grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Schneider Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where Scottish Rite services will be conducted at 7:30 pm. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. |
| Goodall Vernon G 1994 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Sunday, March 20, 1994) Mr. Vernon G. ‘Pete’ Goodall, 64, of Huntington died Friday, March 18, 1994, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with the Rev. George N. Gates officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park. He was born February 24, 1930, in Huntington, son of the late Harold G. ‘Hida’ Goodall and Mary Thacker Goodall. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Madelyn Elaine Goodall and Donna Goodall Coe; and a brother, H. Brent Goodall. He was retired owner of Goodall Printing in Huntington for 24 years from 1962 until 1986. He was a member of the Central Christian Church. He was a Army veteran serving in the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Alti club. He is survived by his wife, D. Joan Smith Goodall; two daughters and one son-in-law, Marsha and Victor Navy and Angela Goodall Huff, all of Huntington; one and daughter-in-law, Greig and Kathy Goodall of Huntington; 10 grandchildren, Mandy, Megan and Misty Worsham, Drew Navy, Brandon, Holly and Tammy Huff and Jocelyn, Patrick and Bradley Goodall; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Vancel and Robert VanNess of San Antonio, Texas, Phyllis and Lyles Staley of Huntington, and Rosemary and Kenneth Chandler of Connersville, Ind.; several nieces and nephews; and many very special friends. Pallbearers will be Carroll Davidson, Dick Lucas, Bob Thackston, Danne Vance, Charles Price, Bruce Sprouse and Jim Shephard. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beard Mortuary. |
| Goode Mary Cooper 2002 Anderson Herald Bulletin – Friday, November 22, 2002 Mary Sandy (Cooper) Goode, 53, Anderson, died November 20, 2002, at Community Hospital, Anderson. She was born November 18, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, and lived in this area most of her life. She worked at the Gruenewald House in Anderson and was also a substitute teacher for Anderson Community Schools. She was a 1969 graduate of Anderson High School. She attended Foursquare Church in Anderson and was involved in many areas of the church. She loved to collect Santa Clauses and teapots. She loved to write poetry. She was the past PTO President and volunteer for Southside Middle School, volunteer for Red Cross, was Republican precinct committeewoman, active in the Madison Heights High School Band and Choir Boosters, volunteered at Westvale School, was a Brownie Leader and volunteered for the Child Team at the Center for Mental Health. She was an organ donor. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Goode, whom she married June 10, 1967, in Anderson; two sons, Tim (wife, Tracy) Goode and Tracy Goode and fiancée Heather Cartmel; two daughters, Terri (husband, Derek) Thomas and Tricia Goode; a sister, Kayla (husband, Jim) Sterritt of Greenwood; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Also surviving are close friends, Joanne Bennett and Doris Mason. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bernice (Garrison) Cooper; a sister, Gene Nelson; and two brothers, Jimmy Cooper and Larry Cookman. Services will be 11:30 am Saturday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, South Chapel, 200 W. 53rd St., with Pastor Danny Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Walk Cemetery. Visitation will be from four to 8 PM today at the South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that contributions be made to the Gruenewald House, 626 Main St., Anderson, IN 46016 or send flowers to the loved one of your choice. |
| Goodman Caleb 1945 Ironton Tribune – Tuesday, March 13, 1945 Caleb Goodman, 85, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marion Melvin of Deering last night at 11:15 o’clock. The deceased was a native of Kentucky and came to Lawrence County early and his life. He spent most of his life in the Lawrence Furnace community and five years ago, about the time he became ill, he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Melvin. He was married to Rebecca Puckett who preceded him in death in 1908. Fourteen children were born to them. Eight preceded Mr. Goodman in death. Those surviving are; Mrs. E. H. Fooks of Columbus, Mrs. Ethel Toms of Junction City, Kansas, Mrs. Nellie Melvin of Ironton Route One; Mrs. Martha Martin of Kelley’s Bridge, Charles Goodman of Osborne, Ohio and Elmer Goodman of Lake Wales, Fla. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. He is the last of his family; no brothers or sisters survive. He was a member of the Lawrence Methodist Church. The body is at the Phillips Funeral Home where friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday. The body will then be taken to the home of the daughter, Mrs. Martin of Kelley’s Bridge at noon Thursday. Services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Lawrence Methodist Church with Rev. Mattox officiating. Burial will be made in Puckett Cemetery. |
| Gorby Vester P 1974 Ironton Tribune – Thursday, December 05, 1974 Vester (Sylvester) P. Gorby, 56, of Proctorville, an employee of the Lawrence County Engineer’s Office, died Wednesday night at his home. The World War II veteran was a farmer, born in Proctorville. He was the son of the late Walter and Carrie Gorby. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Veterans Emergency Relief. Survivors are the widow, Iva Farley Gorby; six brothers, Merrill, Arthur, Stephen, Billy and John of Proctorville; Walter of Fort Bliss, Tex.; four sisters, Josephine Gorby, Mrs. Helen Neff and Mrs. Vesta Jones of Proctorville, Mrs. Louise Jones of Huntington; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Eloise Cornell of Proctorville and Mrs. Virginia Cornell of Columbus. Services will be held 2 PM Saturday at Findley United Methodist Church of which she was a member. Rev. L.M. Barnett and Rev. William Goodall officiating. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery. Friends may call at Schneider Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. |
| Gore Dennis M 1970 Ironton Tribune – Tuesday, September 22, 1970 Dennis Gore, 85, of the Valley Care Center, Sheridan, formerly of 817 S. 3rd St., died at 5 am today in Lawrence County General Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Lawrence County was a retired farmer and former employee of Dayton Malleable Iron Co. He was a son of the late William and Josephine Clements Gore. Mr. Gore was a member of the Church of Christ, Ironton. Surviving are two sons, Arnold of Mt. Vernon, Ohio and William of Marion, Ohio; three grandchildren; two brothers, Rosco of Ironton and Oscar of Kitts Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Estella Ackison of Coryville and Mrs. Martha Boggs of Ironton. The body is at Philips Funeral Home. |
| Gore Helen Bibbey 1967 Ironton Tribune – (Wednesday, November 1, 1967) Mrs. Roscoe Gore Mrs. Helen E. Gore, 60, wife of Roscoe Gore of 2623 S. 6th St., Died at 12:35 a.m. today at Lawrence County General Hospital after an illness of several months. Mrs. Gore was born at Friendship, Ohio (southwest of Portsmouth along the Ohio river). She was a devoted member of Lorraine Street Baptist Church and served as Sunday School Teacher and B.Y.F. counselor. She was also active in the Ladies Missionary Society and served as Church Treasurer for 20 years, retiring recently due to ill health. The 1924 graduate of Ironton High School attended a local college and for several years she taught private kindergarten. Surviving are her husband, Roscoe; her mother, Mrs. Anna E. Bibbey of Ironton, a son, Phillip W. Gore of South Point; a daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Jean) Lynd of Ironton; two grandchildren, Rodney Lynd and Phillip W. Gore. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home with Rev. William W. Budgett officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Thursday. |
| Gore J Willard 1960 Ironton Tribune – Monday, March 14, 1960 Willard Gore, 73, of Kitts Hill, died at 7:30 am today at his home after suffering a heart attack. Mr. Gore was born in Kitts Hill, February 17, 1887, and spent his entire life there. He was the son of William A. and Josephine Clement (Clemons) Gore. He was married to Dove Justice in 1923. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Dove Gore; eight children, James of Newark, Ohio, John of Columbus, Clifford of Coal Grove, Robert Lee of North Baltimore, Ohio, Mrs. Robert (Frances) Doolin of Birmingham, Mich., Mrs. William (Ione) Malone of Pedro, Mrs. Eugene (Emogene) Drummond of Ironton, and Betty Jo Gore at home. Four grandchildren; three brothers, Oscar Gore of Kitts Hill, Rosco and Dennis Gore of Ironton; three sisters, Mrs. Cecil Boggs of Kitts Hill, Mrs. Emma Lambert of Ironton and Mrs. Stella Ackison of Coryville. The body is at Phillips Funeral Home. |
| Gore William A 1948 Ironton Tribune – Friday, April 23, 1948 William A. Gore, age 84 years, died this morning at one o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emma Lambert of 320 Monroe St., with whom he resided. He had been ill for the past four months. Mr. Gore was born and reared in Kitts Hill and spent his entire life there. He was unified in marriage to Josephine Clemens, June 22, 1963 (should be 1883). She died in 1941. Nine children were born to their union. To preceding them in death Surviving are the following children: Dennis Gore of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Willard and Oscar of Kitts Hill, Rosco of Ironton, Mrs. Emma Lambert of Ironton, Mrs. Ottman Ackison of Coryville, Mrs. Cecil Boggs of Kitts Hill and 29 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, George and John Gore of Holden, W.Va., and five sisters, Mrs. George Rist, Dan Townsend and Margaret Burroughs, all of Ironton, Mrs. Jarrett Neal, Mrs. Vina Massey of Kitts Hill. Mr. Gore was an honorary member of Kitts Hill Grange and a member of Mamre Church. The body is at the Phillips Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral services will be held at Mamre Church, Kitts Hill, Sunday at 1:30 o’clock with Rev. Alva Jenkins in charge. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. |
| Gossett Mary Melvin 1984 Ironton Tribune – (Monday, April 16, 1984) Mary Melvin Gossett, 77, Kitts Hill, died Sunday at the Jo Lynn Health Center. She had been in failing health. She was born September 21, 1906 in Johnstown in Lawrence County, daughter of the late James and Susan Burke Melvin. She was preceded in death September 15, 1972 by her husband, Clarence P. Gossett, whom she married May 1, 1926. She was a member of the Mamre Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Eva Lee) Davisson of Kitts Hill; three grandchildren, Mrs. Tony (Mary) Virgin and Mrs. Danny (Beth) Evans of Kitts Hill and Donald G. Davisson of Columbus; four great-grandchildren, Katie and Tyler Virgin and Heidi and Sarah Evans; three sisters, Mrs. Vern (Myrtle) Swartz of Woodland, Calif., Mrs. Clyde (Grace) Kuhn of Ormond Beach, Florida and Mrs. Lawrence (Naomi) Harrison of Vandalia, Ohio. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Wesley (Emma) Jenkins, Mrs. Fred (Margaret) Roush and Mrs. Austin (Cordelia) Jenkins. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hayes-Phillips Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point. Friends may call from 6:30 to 9:30 PM Tuesday at the Funeral Home. |
| Gould Kermit H 1980 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Tuesday, August 12, 1980) Mr. Kermit H. Gould, 72, of 6034 Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, W.Va., died Monday, August 11, 1980, at his residence. Funeral services will be a at 1:30 PM Wednesday at Kincaid-Mann Mortuary by the Rev. Irvin Conner. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery. He was born September 28, 1907, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Edward W. and Inez Johnson Gould. He was retired after 47 years as a machinist foreman at the Chessie System and was a former member of the Elks Club and a member of the International Association of Machinists. A brother, M.L. Gould, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Opal Hysell Gould; one daughter, Mrs. Robert E. (Donna) Akers; three sons, Allen P. Gould of Huntington, and Danny L. Smith and K. Ray Smith, both of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Mrs. M.B. (Helen) McClanahan of Huntington; one half-brother, J.R. Gould of Anaheim, Calif., and two half sisters, Shirley Burt of Anaheim and Evelyn Morrison of Roanoke, Va., 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday at Kincaid-Mann Mortuary. Pallbearers will be Harold Hineman, Ray Garrett, Gene Wingfield, Bud Tomlinson, T.B. Swann and Don W. Walker. |
| Gould Opal Hysell 1997 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Saturday, January 25, 1997) Opal G. Gould, 89, of Huntington, widow of Kermit H. Gould, died Friday in Hermitage Manor. Survivors include one daughter, Donna L. Akers of Huntington; and three sons, Alan B. Gould of Huntington and Kermit R. Smith and Danny L. Smith, both of Baltimore, Md. Beard Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. |
| Graham Conley L 1971 Ironton Tribune – (Tuesday, March 30, 1971) Conley Leo Graham, 58, of Rt. 4, South Point, died this morning at his home after a long illness. A retired employee of Chemetron Corp. was born in Lawrence County, son of Mary Bradley Graham of Proctorville and the late Otis Graham. Surviving are the widow, Mary Alice Taylor Graham; a daughter, Mrs. Iris Crawford of Croppers Grove, Texas; four grandchildren; four brothers, Herschel of Columbus, Clovis of Crown City, Paul with U.S. Air Force in Turkey, and Denver; five sisters, Mrs. Mabel Brown of Scottown, Mrs. Iva Spiers of Proctorville, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis of Huntington, Mrs. Darling Murdock of South Point, Mrs. Lena Smith of Columbus. The body is at Schneider Funeral Home. |
| Graham Mary Taylor 1995 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Thursday, Jan. 5, 1995) Mary A. Graham, 70, of Scottown, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 4, 1995, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Friday, January 6, 1995, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, by the Rev. Charles Christian. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery. She was born May 31, 1924, in Scottown, a daughter of the late Emmett and Oma Mannon Taylor. She was a member of Union UEB Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ross Dennison; her second husband, Conley Graham; and one sister, Wanda Mannon. Survivors include one brother, James Taylor of South Point, Ohio, four sisters, Juanita Freeman and Lois Freeman, both of Scottown, Wenona Brumfield of Proctorville, and Helen Duty McCoy at of Chesapeake, Ohio; one step daughter, Iris Crawford of Coppers Cove, Texas; three step granddaughters; one step grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Friends make call from seven to 9 PM Thursday, January 5, 1995, at Hall Funeral Home. |
| Graham Vera Jean Higgins 1999 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Friday, March 19, 1999) Vera Jean Freeman Graham, 66, of Willow Wood, Ohio, widow of Thomas C. Freeman and Forrest L. Graham, died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 1 PM Saturday, March 20, 1999, at Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Cleo Watson officiating. Burial will be in Locust Grove Cemetery at Willow Wood, Ohio. A daughter of Adrienne Higgins of Scottown, Ohio, and the late Donald Higgins, she was born November 4, 1932, in Scottown, Ohio. She was a member of the Center Point Baptist Church. Also surviving are three daughters and sons in law, Brenda and Eugene Roach of Scottown, Ohio, Terri and Danny Dunfee of Scottown, Ohio and Connie and Charles Love of Willow Wood, Ohio; five grandchildren, Sean Roach, Stacy Roach, Laurie Roach, Heather Love and Aaron Dunfee; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Fowler of Scottown, Ohio, and Sue Black of Pedro, Ohio; two brothers, Dale Higgins of South Scottown, Ohio, and Larry Higgins of Proctorville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cabell Huntington Hospital Hemodialysis Unit. Friends may visit from 6 to 9 PM Friday, March 19, 1999, at Hall Funeral Home, 625 State Route 775, Proctorville Ohio, 45669. |
| Griggs Emma Jordan 1999 Ironton Tribune – (Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999) Emma Griggs – 1928 – 1999 Emma Lou Jordan breaks, 71, of Ashland, KY, formerly of Loxahatche, Florida, died Monday in Woodland of. Mrs. Griggs was born June 4, 1928, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Delbert Scott and Lena G. Keeney Jordan. She was a former employee of the G.C. Murphy Co., a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Ashland. Surviving are her husband, William W. rates; a brother, William D. Jordan of Ashland; and two sisters, Lola Jordan times of Ashland and Dixie Lee Jordan Jackson of Hobe sound, Florida. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 PM Wednesday at Ashland Centenary Moslem Lena. There is no visitation. Steen Funeral Home Ashland Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to community hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, Ky. 41101, or arthritis foundation Kentucky chapter 410, West Chestnut St., Shui 750, Louisville, Ky. 40202 – 2325. |
| Grove Jacob F 2008 Huntington Herald Dispatch – (Saturday, Dec 27, 2008) JACOB F. GROVE JR., 87, of Ironton, husband of Gladys Dillon Grove, died Thursday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. He retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton; burial at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point. Visitation two hours before service Monday at the funeral home. Ironton Tribune – (Sunday, Dec 28, 2008) added Feb. 28, 2010 Jacob F. Grove Jr., 87, of Ironton, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Mr. Grove was born Oct. 28, 1921, in Covington, Va., a son of the late Jacob F. Grove Sr. and Blanche Evelyn O’Rourke Grove. He was a retired engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers in Huntington, W.Va., a member of the Zoar Missionary Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the 27th Air Transport Group and a member of the American Legion. Preceded in death by his parents; a son, Stephen Grove; a brother, Philip Grove; and a sister, Vida Holley. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Dillon Grove of Forestdale; a son and daughter-in-law, David L. and Nancy Grove of Bosque Farms, N.M.; a daughter and son-in-law, Victoria and Michael Pollard of West Portsmouth; a daughter-in-law, Delores Gail Anderson Grove of Ironton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; and a brother, Douglas Gresten Grove of Enon. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home by the Rev. Jim Beals and Dr. Kevin Willis. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites by VFW Post 8850. Visitation is two hours before service. |
| Grove Philip 2003 Published in Savannah Morning News on 4/21/2003 Philip Edward Grove, 76, died Saturday, April 19, 2003 at his residence, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Kitts Hill, OH, and had lived in Savannah since 1956. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy and was retired from Kaiser Chemical Company after 21 years of service, as a Supervisor. He was a Sports Enthusiast. He was preceded in death by a son Philip Michael Grove. Survivors: Virginia Roach Grove of Savannah; three sons and daughters in law, Roger and Donna Grove of Beckley, WV, Harley and JoAnn Grove of Jesup, and Mark Grove of Chillicothe, OH; two brothers, Jacob F. Grove, Jr., and Douglas G. Grove both of OH; sister, Vida E. Holley of OH; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home- Hodgson Memorial Chapel. Graveside Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, in Hillcrest West Cemetery, with Dr. James Staubes, officiating. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home Hodgson Memorial Chapel Savannah Morning News April 21, 2003 |
| Gue Naomi Edmonds 1997 Point Pleasant Register – (Monday, October 27, 1997) Naomi Doris Gue, 71, of Ashland died Saturday, October 25, 1997, in Pleasant Valley Hospital after a long illness. Born September 11, 1926 in Glenwood, she was a daughter of the late Nimrod and Maude E. Holley Edmonds. She was a member of the Palestine Baptist Church, Ashton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Gue; and two sons, Skipper and Donald Gue. Survivors include two sons, Darrell David Gue of Ashton and Michael Ray Gue of Junction City, Oregon; three sisters, Myrtle Holley of Point Pleasant, Ernestine Steward of Glenwood and Evelyn Eason of Ill.; two brothers, Charles Edmonds of Glenwood and Wyndall Edmonds of Ashton; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be conducted at a later date and Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Junction City, Oregon. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. |
| Gumber Stephen – 1986 Columbus Dispatch – (Monday, January 05, 1986) Stephen Gumber, age 67, Sunday at the residence. Cabinetmaker by Trade, employed by Parsons Flooring and Cabinet Co. for 20 years. Veteran World War II. Lifelong member D.A.V. and member of International Order of Foresters. Survived by wife, Phyllis; daughter, Sandy; son, Troy and wife, Marie; a stepson, Tim Little and wife, Becky; sister, Elizabeth; brother, Andy; several nieces and nephews; 7 grandchildren. Arrangements to be completed by Schoedinger Hilltop Chapel 3030 W. Broad St. |
| Gustin Freda Fuller 2000 Anderson Herald Bulletin – Friday, June 16, 2000 Freda P. Fuller Gustin, 86, Anderson, died June 14, 2000, at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born July 31, 1913, in Anderson, and was a lifelong resident of Anderson, most recently reciting at the Fairington Apartments. She was a homemaker. She was a founding member of the In Memorial Circle Wesleyan Church, Anderson. Survivors include three sons, Robert L. (wife, Mary Jane) Gustin Jr. and Charles E. (wife Barbara) Gustin, all of Anderson, and Delbert E. (wife Judith) Gustin of New Port Richey, Fla.; sister, Hilda Alexander of Franklin; half-brother, John Fuller of Alexandria; six grandchildren, Terry Gustin, Shirley (husband, Ray) Imel, Rick Gustin, Mark Gustin, Leah (husband David) Fadley and Christopher Gustin; nine great-grandchildren, Shelley Smith, Mandy Brown, Jerry Imel, Nicholas Imel, Matthew Fadley, Michael Fadley, Cory Gustin, Rachel Gustin and Holly Gustin; a great great-daughter, Selena Brown; two foster children, Deborah (husband, David) Nelles of Brooksville, Fla., and Michelle Edwards of Gahanna, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, whom she married August 28, 1930, Robert Bill Gustin senior, on October 22, 1994; parents John Fuller and Bessie (Brewer) Fuller Garrison; two sisters, Mary late will and Bernice Cooper; and two grandchildren, Tracy Gustin and Janie Lee Smith. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Circle Wesleyan Church, 3232 W. 25th St., with the Revs. Clifton Ashlock and Daniel Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be three to 7 pm today at Robert D. Moose Funeral Homes and Crematory; South Chapel, and one hour before services Saturday at the church. |
| Gustin Robert L 1994 Anderson Herald Bulletin – Tuesday, October 25, 1994 Anderson – Robert L. Gustin Sr., 85, 4203 W. 25th St., died October 22, 1994, at St. John’s Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born July 20, 1909, in Anderson, and had lived here all his life. He retired in 1972 from Emge Packing Co. after 40 years of service. He was one of the founders of the Westside Holiness Tabernacle, later renamed Memorial Circle Wesleyan Church. He served as vice president of the board of trustees and was instrumental in construction of the present-day sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, and Parsonage. He was formerly a union representative for the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America Local 167. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Freda P. (Fuller) Gustin of Anderson; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. (and Mary Jane) Gustin of Anderson, Charles E. and Barbara J. Gustin of Anderson and Delbert E. (and Judy A.) Gustin of New Port Richey, Fla.; a sister, Rita Wilson of Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren, Terry Gustin and Shirley Imel of Anderson, Rick Gustin of Spencer, Mark Gustin of Anderson, Leah Fadley of Markleville and Christine Gustin of New Port Richey, Fla.; nine great-grandchildren, Shelley Smith of Anderson, Mandy Savage of Muncie, Jerry and Nicholas Imel of Anderson, Matthew and Michael Fadley of Markleville, Cory, Rachel and Holly Jean Gustin of Spencer; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Tracy N. Gustin and Janie Lee (Gustin) Smith. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Circle Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Dave Boss and the Rev. Don Alexander officiating. Burial will be in (Anderson) Memorial Park. Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm Tuesday at the Robert D. Loose Funeral Home and Crematory, Anderson. They may also call one hour before the service at the church. |
| Gwilliams James C 2008 Ironton Tribune – Thursday, April 03, 2008 added September 18, 2011 JAMES C. GWILLIAMS, 96, of Ironton, formerly of South Point, widower of Ivalea Bowman Gwilliams, died Tuesday. He was a retired operator for Allied Chemical. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton; burial follows at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. |
| Gwilliams Ray 1971 Ironton Tribune – Wednesday, January 27, 1971 Following a long illness, Ray Gwilliams, 68, of Rt. 3, South Point, died Tuesday in Lawrence County General Hospital. Mr. Williams was born in Ironton, a son of the late Herman and Fannie Artist Gwilliams. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of South Point for 30 years and served as a church deacon. Surviving are the widow, Grace Gwilliams, whom he married November 27, 1925 at Coal Grove; a daughter, Mrs. Wilda Belcher of South Point; a son, Charles of Plain City, Ohio; a brother, James of South Point; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Pierce of Ironton, Mrs. Georgia Sark of South Point, Mrs. Jenny McGlone of Ashland, Ky., Mrs. Clara Garner of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Edna Lanning of Fairborn, Ohio; four grandchildren, Bobby Belcher of South Point, Shawn, Timmy and Kevin Gwilliams of Plain City, Ohio. The body is at Fleuchter Hayes Funeral Home where friends may call after 5 pm Thursday. Services will be held 2 pm Friday at South Point First Baptist Church. Rev. Homer Click and Rev. Gail Buckles officiating with burial in Woodland Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. |
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