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Adkins, William	Ironton Evening Tribune Thurs., June 1, 1933: Broken Neck Is Fatal to Farmer Adkins, Thrown From Mule Sunday, Died Last Night William Adkins, 70-year-old farmer of Big White Oak, Ky., who suffered a broken neck Sunday when he was thrown from a mule, died at the Marting Hospital last night. His case was practically hopeless from the start. Mr. Adkins is survived by the following children: Mrs. W. R. Keaton and J.H. Adkins of Lynn, Ky., Ernest, Mrs. Grace Franklin, Mrs. Henry Fealty, B. L. Adkins and Mrs. Della Dickson of Harmony, Okla. Funeral services will be conducted at Eureka Baptist church at 10:30 a.m. Friday, with burial in Whetstone cemetery in charge of Undertaker Stapf.
Anderson, James	James Anderson died Jan. 9, 1909 and his obit is below: PASSED TO HIS REWARD James S. Anderson, who was so seriously injured in the wreck on the N. & W. near the Dawkins Lumber mill last week, passed to his reward Tuesday forenoon from the Deaconess hospital, where he has been confined since his injuries. His body was prepared for burial by Undertaker O’Keefe and removed to his home near Deering Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Anderson was a man about 40 years of age and leaves a loving wife and six small children to mourn his departure. From the first Mr. Anderson’s condition was regarded as hopeless and after a week’s suffering, death came as a blessed relief. His funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial at South Point
Bishop, Chas. H.	The Ironton Evening Tribune on Oct. 10, 1927: BISHOP Chas. H. Bishop well known citizen of Greenup, died at his home in Greenup Saturday night after a lingering illness of several years. He was born in Greenup Co., Ky, Aug. 22, 1864 and was 62 years of age at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Nanney Bishop, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Deal of Amaterdalh, W. Va., two sons Ernest of Three Mile, Ky and Wm. at home. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and they had charge of the service at the grave, Rev. Robert McGinnis had charge of the services at the home. Interment was made in Bishop cemetery at Plum Grove under direction of Stapf Undertaking Co. of Greenup, Ky., Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Bishop, Henry	Semi-Weekly Register on Mar. 7, 1919: Henry Bishop, aged 55 years, who resides on the Willard Webb place, near Newcastle, died suddenly at his home last night about eight o'clock, death being due to heart failure. Coroner Lynd went to Newcastle today to hold an inquest. Mr. Bishop has been employed on a coaling job for George Bay, of this city and had re??? ??? his day's work. He is survived by his wife and many, many friends. The funeral services will be held Friday with interment in the cemetery at Hecla. Gholson & Sons will be in charge.
Bishop, Stephen	Morning Irontonian on June 11, 1924: STEPHEN BISHOP, JR. Stephen Bishop Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bishop, aged 28, died Sunday morning at the King’s Daughters’ Hospital following an illness of one year. He was born at Lawrence Furnace, Ohio, May 2, 1894. The family moved here about 7 years ago. He is survived by the parents, one sister, Martha, of this city, one brother, John, of Etna, O. Funeral services were held at the home at Ashland, on Railroad between Fifteenth streets Tuesday, with the Rev, Imes officiating. Burial was in Lawrence Furnace Cemetery.
Blankenship, Hannah	MRS. HANNAH BLANKENSHIP OBIT: Ironton Register on Fri., March 15, 1912 AFTER A YEAR OF SUFFERING Death Claims Mrs. Alfred Blankenship of Maddyville, Services Over Remains To Be Held Sunday. Mrs. Hannah Blankenship of Maddyville, beloved wife of Alfred Blankenship, passed away this morning at the hour of six after an illness of about a year due to lung trouble. The deceased was highly regarded by all her acquaintances and her many friends, her death, therefore, will come as a shock and the family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Besides a grief stricken husband, three children are left to mourn the loss. The services over the remains, in charge of Gholson Bros. will be held Sunday afternoon with interment in Sugar Creek cemetery.
Blowers, Ella	The Ironton Evening Tribune on Fri., Aug. 31, 1928: BLOWERS Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Blowers of 825 south Second street, who died Wednesday evening will be held at the Rescue Mission church Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be made in Woodland cemetery under direction of Bingaman and Jones.
Blowers, Mary	Tues., Nov., 30, 1915: Dies at Ripe Old Age At the advance age of 84 years, Mrs. Mary Blowers, wife of James Blowers, deceased veteran of the Civil War, died Sunday morning at the home of her son James, after an extended illness due to the infirmities of age. She was a splendid lady and was beloved by all who knew her. The funeral services will be held this morning at the Johnstown church with interment in Allen cemetery Bingaman and Jones funeral directors.
Chaney, J. H.	Semi-Weekly Register on Mar. 7, 1919: CHENEY J. H. Cheney, aged 68 years, died this morning at his home on Madsion avenue. The deceased is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Little and Mrs. Maggie Brace. The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home, with burial in Hecla cemetery. Rev. Ridgeway will be in charge of the services. Geoffrey Cheney, who is in France with the A. E. F., is a grandson of the deceased. Gholson and Sons will be in charge of the interment.
Cooper, Bert, Mrs.	Semi-Weekly Register on Mar. 7, 1919: COOPER Mrs. Bert Cooper of Sheridan, died at there home there this morning. In the passing of Mrs. Cooper, six children are left orphans, the father having died more that a year ago. The funeral service will be held on Thursday afternoon at home with interment following in the cemetery at Sheridan.
Daniels, Mickey	Ironton Evening Tribune from February 7, 1928 reads: DANIELS Funeral services for Mickey Daniels, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daniels of Witchita, Wash., will be held at the Carman funeral chapel in Russell Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Burial will be made in Ashland cemetery. Mr. Daniels, the boy’s father, arrived today from Washington.
Delong, Lola May	Semi-Weekly Register on Mar. 7, 1919: DELONG Lola May Delong, aged ten days, daughter of Isaac Delong, died on Wednesday and was buried this afternoon in the Fitzer cemetery. Bingaman and Jones were in charge.
Dilley, Abner, Mrs.	MRS. ABNER DILLEY OBIT from March 15, 1900 Mrs. Armilda Dilley, wife of Abner Dilley, died Monday evening at her home on Oak Ridge, this county, aged 81 years, 2 months, and 24 days. Lumbago was the direct cause of her death, but the end was hastened by the infirmaties of age. The deceased was a native of Virginia and was born December 16, 1818. She came to this county many years ago and was wedded to Abner Dilley. Six children survive her. They are: Mrs. Harriet Stivers, Mrs. John Allen, and Mr. Newton Dilley of Parkerville, Kansas; Amasette Justice of Arabia, Mrs. C. G. Keyes of Rock Camp, and Mrs. Sorilda Markin of Ironton. Mrs. Dilley was one of the oldest residents of Lawrence county, and was well-known and beloved throughout this section of the country. The funeral services will be held at Oak Ridge, Wednesday afternoon and the interment will be at Woodland cemetery on Thursday.
Dilley, Anna M.	ANNA M. DILLEY DIED TUESDAY from March 1941 Anna Margaret Dilley, 81, died at her home near Andis at 11 p.m. Tuesday, following a lingering illness that began five years ago when she sustained a broken hip. She was the widow of James Dilley, who preceded her in death five years ago. Mrs. Dilley was born and reared near Andis where she had resided her entire life having been prominent and well respected in the community, and was a loyal member of the Johnstown Baptist church for 39 years. Surviving are three children, George of Andis, Thomas of Ironton, Mrs. Mary Thornton of Oak Ridge, one brother, Samuel Allen of Missouri. The body is at the Phillips funeral home but no funeral services have been arranged yet.
Dilley, Clark	CLARK DILLEY OBIT: Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at Myrtle Methodist Church with the Rev. S. J. Dillon officiating for Clark Dilley, 80, who died suddenly Sunday morning at his home at Andis. The body is at the residence, where friends may call. Burial will be in Myrtle cemetery under direction of Phillips funeral home, with interment ceremonies by I. O. O. F. A son of the late Luther and Nina Dilley, Mr. Dilley was born June 8, 1866 and on October 19, 1890 was united in marriage to Molly Humphreys. Surviving are his wife, one son, Willie, of Andis, one brother, William, of Andis, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was a member of the Rock Camp, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Andis Methodist church.
Dilley, James	JAMES DILLEY OBIT from 1936: JAMES DILLEY, 82, IS DEAD Well Known Andis Resident Died This A. M. James Dilley, 82, died this morning at 4 o’clock at his home near Andis. Mr. Dilley is well known in Lawrence county. He was born and reared at Rock Camp and resided his entire life in that and the Andis neighborhoods. He is survived by his widow, Margaret Dilley, and the following children: Thomas of South Sixth street, Ironton; Mrs. Mary Fullerton of Kitts Hill and George Dilley at home. Three brothers George Dilley of Deering, Clark and William Dilley of Andis, also survive. Funeral services will be held at home Wednesday at 2 p. m. with Rev. L. C. Saunders of Kitts Hill in charge. Burial will be made in the Melvin cemetery at Johnstown under direction of Phillip.
Dovel, I. C.	Ironton Register Thurs., Dec. 25, 1879 DEATH OF I. C. DOVEL Isaac C. Dovel, an old and prominent citizen of Ironton, died last Sunday, about noon. He had been taken sick Wednesday night with something like pneumonia, which increased in severity until the fatal hour. The news of his death caused great sorrow throughout this community, for he was universally esteemed. He was a man of honest methods, cheerful and companionable disposition, of moral and upright deportment, and withal, intelligent and industrious. He was genial in all his intercourse with others, and for the erring and unfortunate, most charitable. Mr. Dovel was born in Page county, Va., December 12, 1811, and was consequently past 68 years of age. He was married to Esther Keyser, Sept. 6, 1832; moved to Greenup county, Ky., in 1843, and to Ironton in 1854, though he was engaged in business here the year before that. For 25 years he has conducted the business of the Exchange Bank, and during that time he has been daily upon our streets. He will be missed, but his memory will be warmly cherished. The funeral occurred last Thursday, at the residence, and the interment took place at Woodland. Rev. J. M. Kelly preached the funeral sermon.
Every, George	Semi-Weekly Register on Mar. 7, 1919: EVERLY George Everly, aged 60, a former resident of south Seventh street, but who has resided in Columbus for the past few years, died at his home there at seven o’clock Monday night after a brief illness of influenza. The deceased was formerly a resident of Hamilton township, where he was well known and highly esteemed and respected. He was a member of the Heptasophs? of this city. Mr. Everly is survived by his wife and four sons and three daughters. The sons are John Everly, of Glenroy, O., Frank Everly, of Detroit, Mich., Oscar Everly with the United States Marines in the West Indies and Albert Everly with the 332nd Infantry in Italy. The daughters are Mrs. Floyd B. Paul, Mrs. Harry Carl and Mrs. Fred Breckner of Columbus. The funeral services have not yet been arranged, but will take place in Columbus.
Elsworth, C. W.	Morning Irontonian on June 11, 1924: MRS. C. W. ELSWORTH Mrs. R. V. Hulbert of 321 Adams street received a telegram Tuesday morning, announcing the death of Mrs. C. W. Elsworth at Chicago, Monday night at 6:30 o’clock. The message gave no further particulars. Mrs. Elsworth, who resided at Fourth and Adams street went to Chicago last week intending to undergo an operation for amputation of a limb. There was no intimation that her condition was critical and announcement of her passing came as a shock. Her husband is a C. & O. engineer and he and Mrs. Elsworth have been living in their new brick house at 4th and Adams street. One daughter, Edith Lambert, also survives the deceased. The remains arrived on C. & O. No. 4 last night and were taken in charge by Undertaker Carman of Russell. Funeral services will be held from the home, arrangements to be announced later.
Freeman, Nancy	Ironton Register on Thur., July 18, 1901: Mrs. Nancy Freeman, wife of A. J. Freeman of Lawrence furnace, died last Thursday of cancer, after an illness of 19 months. The deceased was 52 years of age and leaves a husband and 8 children. The funeral services were held Friday.
Gillmore, C. W.	Ironton Tribune on Jan. 4, 1941: GILMORE The body of C. W. Gilmore of 314 Chestnut street, who died in Albany, Ga., will arrive in Ironton tonight and friends may call at the O’Keefe funeral home throughout Sunday. Last services will probably be held Monday but definite arrangements had not been completed this morning. Ironton Tribune on Jan. 6, 1941: GILMORE Services for C. W. Gilmore who died in Albany, Ga., were conducted in the O’Keefe funeral home this afternoon, with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Griffith, Jack G. Junior	Ironton Evening Tribune from February 7, 1928 reads: INFANT SON DIED MONDAY NIGHT Jack Junior, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Griffith of Fifth and Astabula streets, died Monday evening at 10:00 o’clock. The child was born February 10, 1926. He is survived by his parents, one brother, George, at home and one sister, Mrs. Lona Pruitt, of this city. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the United Rescue Mission church by Rev. L.C. Sanders. Burial will be made in Woodland cemetery under direction of Undertaker Stapf, of Greenup.
Griffith, Samuel	SAMUEL GRIFFITH DIES AT AGE OF 71 Samuel D. Griffith, one of Lawrence County’s best known and highly respected citizens died Monday morning at 4:30 o’clock at his home on Aaron’s Creek, where he has resided for a number of years. Mr. Griffith has been in poor health for some time and had been confined to his bed for several months. The aged man who was past seventy-one years of age was born near Sheritts, December 16, 1854, the son of Louis A. and Zerelda Stewart Griffith. He was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Bradshaw in 1875, and to this union, James L. Griffith, and Myra Griffith, both at home, Mrs. C. M. Stewart of Lewiston, Mont., George at home, Earl, Ernes and Guy all of this city. Mrs. Louanna Bradshaw of Aid, Mrs. George Powell of Aberdeen, Wash., Dr. W. L. Griffith of Pedro and J. R. Vermillion of Springfield, brothers and sisters also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the family home, ad burial will be in the Bradshaw cemetery near Arabia.
Hackworth, Clara	Semi-Weekly Register on Mar. 7, 1919: HACKWORTH Clara Hackworth, aged 11 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hackworth, died at 8 o’clock last night, and will be buried Wednesday in the cemetery at Kitts Hill. Gholson and Sons will be in charge.
Hannon, Anna Goldcamp	Ironton Evening Tribune on July 21, 1926: HANNON The funeral of Mrs. Anna Goldcamp Hannon will be held at St. Lawrence Church Thursday morning at 9 o’clock. A solemn requiem high mass will be sung by Rev. Fr. J. H. Cotter. Interment will be made in Sacred Heart cemetery under direction of O’Keefe and Company.
Heiner, Caroline	Semi Weekly Irontonian on January 18, 1918: Miss Heiner’s Funeral Saturday Afternoon The funeral service over the remains of Miss Caroline Heiner will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday at the Sydenstricker M. E. church. Interment will occur in Woodland cemetery. *Note there is another listing for an obituary in the January 25th edition of the same paper.
Heiner, Edward	Ironton Register on Thursday, August 11, 1910: EDWARD HEINER DEAD The many friends of Edward Heiner, of Upper Third street, will regret to learn of his death, which occurred Sunday close to the noon hour after suffering about seven years with locomotor ataxia. Mr. Heiner has often prayed for his demise, when the best of medical profession could not relieve him and when the final end came he closed his eyes in peace. The deceased was born in Ironton in 1867 and as a consequence was 43 years of age. He was never married, but of late years made his home with his sister, Miss Caroline Heiner, who gave him the same fond attention as his mother who has preceded him in death five years. For twelve years Mr. Heiner was away from home being engaged as foreman on a sewer pipe foundry in Portland, Oregon, and spent a good deal of his time fishing in the Columbia river. He was an expert in knitting fish nets and when he was feeling somewhat improved of late years he devoted his time to knitting ladies’ shopping bags, while getting about his home in his invalid chair. For a number of years he was employed in the plant of the Yellow Poplar Lumber Co., as carriage setter in the sawmill department. The deceased is survived by W. H. Heiner, the well known gardener of upper Third street, Henry Heiner of Union Landing, Miss Caroline Heiner, Mrs. William Washburn, Mrs. O. E. Kinkead and Mrs. Harry Ballard of this city. The deceased was an honored member of the I. O. O. F. and his funeral will be partly under their auspices. The funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., from the Sydenstricker Memorial M. E. church, Rev. Weiser conducting the last sad rites. Interment in Woodland cemetery.
Heiner, Eliza Ellen	Ironton Evening Tribune on July 21, 1926: HEINER Mrs. Eliza Ellen Heiner, 78 years old, widow of the late George Heiner and a widely known resident of Huntington, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son Frank Heiner, 1043 Madison avenue, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Washington Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. J. T. Tucker, the pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Woodmere burial park. Mrs. Heiner had been a resident of Huntington 34 years. She was born in Barboursville in 1848 and with the exception of seven years at Ironton spent all her life in Cabell county. She was an active member of the Washington Ave. Baptist Church throughout the many years of her residence in West Huntington. Surviving are two sons, Frank Heiner, with whom she made her home, and C. W. Heiner, 713 Jefferson avenue, one step-son, W. M. Heiner of Altoona, and one sister, Mrs. J. P. Fulwiler, 1941 Madison avenue, Huntington.
Heiner, Magdalene	Ironton Register on Thursday, May 4, 1905 HEINER Mrs. Magdalene Heiner, and aged lady of South Third street died at 3 o’clock last Saturday, from an attack of asthma and other complications. Mrs. Heiner was born in Strausburg, France, in February 8, 1825, and was 80 years, 2 months and 21 days old at the time of her death. She came to America on April 5, 1847, and settled at Allegheny City, Pa., where she remained for six years, after which she came to this city, where she spent the rest of her life. Her husband, George Heiner, preceded her to the grave about 31 years ago. She is survived by the following children: Miss Caroline, William H., and Edward Heiner, Mrs. W.T.S. Washburn, Mrs. O.E. Kincaid, Mrs. Harrison Ballard, all of this city, and Henry Heiner of Union Landing. Mrs. Heiner was a devout member of the German Lutheran church with which she united in her childhood. The funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The burial will be at Woodland cemetery. * Note – Magdalene’s maiden name was Heffner, according to her children’s death certificates.
Hummel, John, Mrs.	Ironton Evening Tribune on May 12, 1928: MRS. HUMMEL DIED FRIDAY The Death Angel claimed one of Ironton’s oldest residents this morning at 12:30 o’clock when Mrs. John Hummel died at the home of her son, W. H. Hummel of the Clark addition, below Sedgwick. Mrs. Hummel was born in Germany in 1837 and came to this country with her parents at the age of seven years. She was 91 years of age and had resided in this section during the last forty years. She was well known and respected by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hummel, and two small sons years ago and more recently by Caroline, Elizabeth and Albert Hummel. She is survived by two sons, W. H. Hummel of Ironton and August Hummel of Princeton, W. Va., fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was a life-long and devout member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church, where the funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be made in Woodland cemetery under direction of Gholson and Sons. *NOTE—Lawrence Co., Ohio early death records listed her as Mary Hummel, died on May 11, 1928 in Ironton at the age of 91y, 1m, 28d.
Kingry, Peter	Ironton Register on Thurs., May 23, 1872: DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN – Peter Kingry, whose age was 102 years and 2 months, died in Lawrence township' this county, last Thursday. He was doubtless, the oldest person in this county.
Lambert, Mary Ann	Ironton Register on Thurs., June 16, 1887: SUDDEN DEATH – Mrs. Mary A. Lambert, wife of W.W. Lambert, the dairyman, died very suddenly last Sunday morning, of heart disease. She retired the night before apparently in usual health, and awoke her husband about 4 a.m. to warn him it was time to go milking. Mr. Lambert arose, and in a minute his wife uttered a strange sound and was speechless. She died in a minute or two. Mrs. Lambert was an esteemed woman. She had had frequent attacks of heart trouble, and her death in this manner was feared by herself and friends. NOTE: According to early death records for Lawrence County, Ohio, Mary Ann Lambert died on June 12, 1887 at the age of 51y, 10m, 12d, in Upper twp. She was born in Penn.
Langdon, Samuel	Samuel A. Langdon is buried in Harmony Baptist cemetery and the following is his tombstone inscription: January 26, 1763 -- Aug. 9, 1861. Obit came from the Ironton Register, on Thur., August 15, 1861 and reads: DIED In Union township, 8^th instrument, SAMUEL LANGDON, in his 99^th year. He had been a resident of this county 43 years, coming from Virginia and was over 40 years an exemplary member of the Baptist church.
Long, James	The Ironton Evening Tribune on Fri., Aug. 31, 1928: JAMES LONG DIED THURSDAY NIGHT James Long, aged 73 years, died at 11 o’clock Thursday night at his home on Spring street. He had been ill for an extended period. Mr. Long was well known and highly esteemed. He is survived by a family of grown children. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Burial will be made in Melvin cemetery, under direction of Bingaman and Jones.
Long, Jane	The Daily Register on Sat., Mar. 15, 1913: Mrs. Jane Long Dies Aged Ninety-Three Mrs. Jane Long one of the oldest ladies of Ironton, 94 years of age, died about 1:30 this morning at her home on Tenth and Washington streets, following a paralytic stroke and the infirmities bordering upon advanced age. Mrs. Long has been in Ironton over 40 years and during her life here has been a Christian lady and one in which the community could place implicit trust and confidence. Mrs. Long was born in Scotland 94 years ago and at the age of 3 years was brought to this country by her parents. They settled in Pennsylvania and the daughter resided with them until marriage when she moved to Lawrence county with her husband and first child, the family located near what is now Sand Cut, on the D.T. & I. then the old Iron Railroad. Her husband, Jesse Long, died 31 years ago and since then Mrs. Long has made her home in this city with her children. George, James, Mrs. Charles Kurster and Mrs. Robt. Brown are the surviving children. There are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The remains were taken in charge by Bingaman and Jones and interment will be at Hecla Sunday.

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