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Marriner, Lon, Mrs.	Ironton Register on Thursday, May 4, 1905 MARRINER Mrs. Lon Marriner, aged 61 years, died at the home of her son, William Marriner, at Eighth and Pine streets, Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, of a complication of ailments. The funeral was held at Rescue Mission church at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, interment following at Woodlawn cemetery.
Nance, Elijah	Elijah Nance's obituary from the Friday, July 6, 1923 paper called the Morning Irontonian reads: ELIJAH NANCE PASSES AWAY Elijah Nance, 84, a resident of Coal Grove, died at the home of his son there Wednesday after an illness of twelve days duration. He is widely known throughout the county and is survived by two sons Albert of Coal Grove with whom he lived and Charles of Linville, O. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. Wine in charge of the services. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery under direction of Bingaman and Jones.
Nance, Jordan	Jordan Nance had an obituary in the Ironton Register on Thursday, May 2, 1907 that reads: TO PREACH FUNERAL The funeral of Mr. Jordan Nance, an aged resident of Scott Town who died March 18th, will be preached at Perkins Ridge church at 10:30 o'clock May 12th. The services will be conducted by G. L. Wickline of Polkadotte and H. H. Sanders of Crown City. Mr. Nance was born February 28, 1821, and was the father of 15 children. Those who survive him are David and Sadoc of Linville, Mrs. Eliza Falkner Thomas of West Virginia, Ely, Sherman, and Jasper of Huntington, Isaac of Scott Town. Mr. Nance joined the Baptist church in 1891 and was a devoted Christian until his death. He was born and reared in Lawrence county, and was a kind neighbor and friend to all. He will be missed by his many friends. The funeral was postponed on account of high water.
Nance, Welcome	Welcome Nance had an obituary in Lawrence Co. from the Ironton Register on Thurs., May 6, 1909 that reads: DIED IN KANSAS Welcome Nance, a former Lawrence County man, died at his home in Atchison, Kansas, Sunday April 18th, at the ripe old age of 81 years. His death was due to old age and a complication of ailments. He survived by a wife and seven grown children. Mr. Nance was born in Lawrence County, Ohio in May of 1828. He went west in 1856 and settled on a farm near Atchison. He was married to a Miss Snyder, who lived on an adjoining farm about two years later. He was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted when the first call for volunteers was made and served in his country's cause for three years. Mr. Nance was a prominent member of the M.E.church, with which he united fifty years agao. He was an uncle of George W. Nance of this city, and will be remembered by many of the older residents of this county.
Pemberton, Antna	Mon., Sept. 13, 1948 in the Ironton Tribune: ANTNA PEMBERTON Following a brief illness, Antna Pemberton, age 65 years, of Chesapeake died this morning in a Huntington hospital. He has been employed at the American Carand Foundry company, Huntington Surviving are the widow, Nellie, two daughters, Mrs. Grace Webb of Bloomington, O., and Mrs. Hester Nichols of Chesapeake, three brothers, Edward, Ernest, and Homer all of Chesapeake, and his mother Lucretia Pemberton also of Chesapeake. The body is at Schneider funeral home awaiting completion of burial arrangements. Tues., Sept. 14, 1948 in the Ironton Tribune: ANTNA PEMBERTON Services for Antna Pemberton of Chesapeake will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Big Branch Methodist church, by Rev. Lawrence Wilson, with burial in Rome cemetery, directed by Schneider. Friend may call at the home. Surviving sisters include Mrs. Bennett Earles of Chesapeake and Mrs. William Rice of South Point.
Pemberton, Lucretia	Sun., April 5, 1953 from the Ironton Tribune: LUCRETIA PEMBERTON Lucretia Baise Pemberton, 88, Chesapeake, Rt. 1, died Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Earls, of Chesapeake. Surviving are three sons, Edward, Ernest, and Homer, all of Chesapeake; twp daughters, Mrs. Zelda Rice, North Kenova and Mrs. Earls; three sisters, Mrs. Odie Webb, South Point; Mrs. Dollie Beckett, Washington C.H. and Mrs. Ada Martin, Manchester, O., and two brothers, Charles and Fred Baise, North Kenova. The body is at the Schneider Funeral Home awaiting completion of funeral arrangements. held Sunday afternoon with interment in Sugar Creek cemetery.
Pemberton, Stephen	Thur., Jan. 29, 1931 in the Ironton Tribune: PEMBERTON Stephen Pemberton, 75, died at his home back of Chesapeake this morning at 10 a.m. after 5 days illness of flu and pneumonia. He is survived by his widow and six children: Homer, Ernest, Anthony, Ed, and Mrs. Burnett Earls and Mrs. Robert Rice all of near Chesapeake. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but are in charge of Undertaker Schneider of Chesapeake.
Pollock, Robert, Mrs.	Tues., Nov., 30, 1915: Mother of Dr. Pollock Dead Mrs. S. V. Pollock of North Sixth street, received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of Mrs. Robert Pollock, mother of Dr. Pollock, the well known dentist of this city, at her home at Clarion, Pa. Death occurred Monday morning. Dr. Pollock was at her bedside, having been summoned there by a telegram announcing her critical condition on Thanksgiving Day.
Ratliff, Amos	The Morning Irontonian on Sat., July 1, 1916 Civil War Veteran Dead Death Friday morning removed Amos Ratliff, aged 76, Civil War veteran and pioneer of this section from his sphere of usefulness. He died at the home of his son-in-law, Walter Markins, who resides near Deering. For some months his health has been failing and his death was not unexpected. The funeral services will be announced later. Interment will be in Melvin cemetery under direction of Bingaman and Jones. Mr. Ratliff was known throughout the county as an honest, upright, thoroughgoing Christian man, and his death is a loss to the community. His wife preceded him in death about four years but the following children survive: Mrs. Markins, Mrs. James Sweeney of Coal Grove, Mrs. Nora Maddy, John Ratliff of Lansing, Mich. and Wm. Ratliff of Superior. * Note--Early death record of Amos states he died June 30, 1916. Civil War tombstone reads: Co. C., 1st WV Inf.
Ratliff, Nancy.	The Ironton Register on Thur., Feb. 9, 1911: MRS. RATLIFF BURIED The remains of Mrs. Ratliff who died on Tuesday were buried in the Melvin cemetery at Johnstown, O. this afternoon. *Note—Tombstone reads: Nancy J. Ratliff, May 20, 1848—Jan. 31, 1911.
Scott, W. B.	Morning Irontonian on June 11, 1924: W. B. SCOTT The funeral of W. B. Scott, former Russell resident who was drowned near St. Albans, W. Va., when his train went through a bridge, will be held at St. Albans today when C. & O. train 6 arrives in that city. This arrangement was made so friends from Russell would reach the city in time to attend.
Tordiff, Mary Ann	TORDIFF Mrs. Mary Ann Tordiff, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Hanging Rock crossed the dark river of death at an early hour Monday morning, after a brief illness of bronchitis, aged 64 years. Mrs. Tordiff is survived by her husband John Tordiff and a family of several grown children. The funeral took place from the Presbyterian church at Hanging Rock at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon and was held under the auspices of the Zerah Rebekah lodge of which she was a member. The burial was at Woodland cemetery. Ironton Register on Thur., April 18, 1906: TORDIFF The funeral services of Mrs. Jno. Tordiff, who died Monday morning, took place from the Presbyterian church at Hanging Rock at 1:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Services were held under the auspices of the Zera Rebecca Lodge and was conducted by Rev. M. M. Marshall. Mrs. Tordiff was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Moody of Nelsonville, O., and was born in Monongahela county, W. Va., in 1842 and came to this county with her parents when nine years of age. She was married to John Tordiff of New Castle in 1865 at which place they lived until two years ago, when they moved to Hanging Rock. Mrs. Tordiff is survived by her husband and the following children, Joseph, Annie, Mary and Mrs. Will Kleinman of Hanging Rock, John and Charles of this city, and Mrs. Nath Culbertson of Ashland, Ky.
Tordiff, John	Morning Irontonian on Sat., June 7, 1924: JOHN TORDIFF John Tordiff, 83, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank B. Scherer, of 1312 South Third street, shortly after the noon hour Friday. He was one of Ironton’s best known citizens, was a veteran of the Civil War and will be remembered as one of the drummers in the Dick Lambert Drum Corps of the local G. A. R. He participated in all their concerts until restricted by old age. Mr. Tordiff served throughout the Civil War with distinction, he enlisted as a drummer boy shortly after the hostilities opened. His wife died eighteen years ago and since that time he has been living at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Scherer. The following children survive: John Tordiff, Jr., of Columbus; Charles, of Ironton; Mrs. Sadie Culbertson and Mrs. Scherer, of Ironton, and Mrs. Hattie Kleinman, of Hanging Rock. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Bingaman and Jones and will be announced later.
Watters, Charles	Obit came from the Ironton Register, on Thurs., Jan. 26, 1916 and reads: CHARLES WATTERS DIED AT HUNTINGTON TODAY Mr. J.H. Lucas today received word of the death of Charles Watters, formerly one of the best known residents of Lawrence county. Mr. Watters was 94 years, 1 month and 29 days old and until seven years ago resided in the vicinity of Proctorville. Mr. Watters was born Nov. 27, 1821 and in 1843 moved to Proctorville where he resided continually until his removal to Huntington seven years ago. He was one of the best known and highest esteemed residents of Lawrence county, a Christian gentleman in all the words imply and his long and useful life had been one of worth and accomplishment. The following children are left to mourn the loss of a good man: Mrs. D.B. Mauch, H. C. and W.A. Watters, all of Huntington. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock Eastern time and the interment will be in the La Belle cemetery.
Watters, George P.	George Presbury Watters died according to Lawrence County early death records on Oct. 1, 1906 at the age of 79y, 11m, 20d and his obits below are both from the Ironton Register; the first on Oct. 11^th, the second on Oct. 25^th. DEATH ANGEL Calls Mr. Geo. P. Watters of Getaway to the Great Beyond Word reaches us this morning that Mr. Geo. P. Watters of Getaway, one of Lawrence county’s old and respected citizens, passed to the great beyond Monday evening. Mr. Waters had been in poor health for some time, and his death, although a shock to his numerous friends, was not unexpected. Mr. Watters was born in Maryland about 1826 and came to Lawrence county more than 60 years ago. He was an earnest Christian and a devout member of the M.E. church. Mr. Watters was an exemplary citizen, the father of a large and interesting family and a man whose demise will be felt by the entire community. The funeral took place this Wednesday morning from the residence at Getaway, interment following in the Getaway cemetery. IN MEMORIAM George Presby Watters was born Oct. 9, 1824 in Hartford county, Maryland. He departed this life Oct. 1, 1906, at Getaway, O., being 81 years, 11 months, and 12 days of age. He came to Ohio at the age of seven and then to Lawrence county about 1849; where he spent the remainder of his life. He was married to Rachel Z. Boothe, July 7, 1850, who preceded him to the better world, June 4, 1905. To this union was born 15 children, ten of whom are still living. Mr. Watters was converted at the age of ?? years and joined the M. E. church. He was an earnest consecrated Christian and died as he had lived, firm in the belief of a better world. Mr. Watters was known far and wide and his hospitable home has housed and fed many a wayfarer. Kind, jovial and well read on general topics, he was a fine conversationalist and a visit to his home was always a pleasure. For half a century he had been a prominent and liberal contributor to the church and preachers always felt at home when visiting him. Mr. Watters was a strong personality in his church, in his neighborhood and in general affairs, and his presence will be missed by all with whom he came in contact.
Watters, Louise Virginia Landgon	Louisa Virginia Watters died according to the Lawrence County early death records on January 11, 1917 at the age of 66. Obits came from the Daily Register, on Jan. 13 and Jan. 17, 1917: MRS. WATTERS DIES AT CHESAPEAKE, OHIO Death came yesterday to Mrs. Louisa Virginia Watters, 67 years old, of Chesapeake, O. She was the mother of Miss Ethel Watters, a teacher in the Huntington High School. Three daughters and two sons survive. These are Miss Ethel Watters of Huntington; Mrs. Vance Kite, of Illinois, and Mrs. Charles Parker, of Getaway, O; Charles E. Watters, of Chesapeake, and H. O. Watters, of Columbus. Funeral services are in charge of the Steele Undertaking company of Huntington and will be conducted from the Getaway Methodist church on Sunday afternoon at one o’clock, the Rev. N. E. Shaffer, officiating. The deceased was a splendid and motherly lady and was generally esteemed and beloved. The Register extends sympathy to the bereaved family, fully realizing their deep loss. OBITUARY Louisa Virginia Langdon was born Aug. 5, 1850 and died January 11, 1917. She was united in marriage September, 1874, to John E. Watters who preceded her to the great beyond twenty-five years ago this New Year. To this union were born two sons and three daughters, all of whom survive her. They are: Charles Watters of Chesapeake, O.; Homer Watters of Huntington, W. Va.; Mrs. Charles Baker of Getaway, O.; Mrs. Vance Kite of Chenoa, Illinois, and Miss Ethel at home. She was converted twenty-six years ago at her home during a revival conducted by Rev. Crossly. She was an active member of the Getaway M. E. church. She was a devout Christian; a devoted and faithful mother who patiently and untiringly devoted her life in caring for her children until they grew to young manhood and womanhood and went to homes of their own with the exception of Miss Ethel with whom she lived at the time of her death. She bore her last illness with unusual Christian patience and forbearance willing to trust all to Him who was her Savior and Friend. She leaves besides these relatives a host of friends to mourn their loss.
Watters, Rachel	Rachel Z. Watters died according to Lawrence County early death records on June 4, 1906 at the age of 73y, 5m, 20d however her obit below, from the Ironton Register, can be found on Thurs., June 8, 1905. DEATH RECORD WATTERS Mrs. Rachel Watters, wife of Geo. Watters, died at her home in Getaway Sunday evening after a protracted illness from heart trouble. Mrs. Watters was a devoted wife and mother and was loved by a wide circle of friends to whom her sudden death will be a great shock. She was a consistent Christian woman, and had been a life long member of the Getaway Methodist church. The funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Harble, from the Getaway M. E. church, and was the largest ever held in that village, which attested in a way the respect in which Mrs. Watters was held. Rachel Booth Watters was born December 24, 1831, and died June 4, 1905, aged 74 years, 5 months and 12 days. She was married July 7, 1850, to George Watters, and thus more than one half century of happy wedded life was spent in the region of Getaway. To this union fifteen children were born, ten of whom with the aged father are left to mourn her loss. The children who could not be present at the funeral were William, Charles and Columbus, who are in the West, and Mrs. J.F. Suiter in the South. Mrs. Watters’ life had been one of Christian fortitude and loveliness, as she was never more happy then when serving others. She will be sadly missed not only from her home and church but from the entire community as well.
Werner, Mary	Morning Irontonian on Sat., June 7, 1924: MRS. MARY WERNER Last rites over the remains of Mary M. Werner were said at Pine Grove church yesterday morning. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery was in charge of Undertaker Phillips.
Williams, Carl Leslie	The Ironton Evening Tribune on Oct. 10, 1927: WILLIAMS Carl Leslie Williams son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams, died Oct. 7, 1927, aged 4 months 11 days. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother and father, grandparents and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral services were held at Pentacostal church at 1:30 at Cheap, Ky. with burial in Rode? Cemetery. The pall bearers were Lonso McKinzie, J. C. Wilburn, Henry Williams and Clifford Stevens. Flower girls were Garnet Collins, Mary Smith, Rosella and Myrtle Caudill, Mabel Rayburn, Mildred Snoddy, Goldie Gilley, Opal and Maxine Blanton, Marie Stevens, Alma and Evelyn McKinzie, Ruby Williams and Ella Marie Short?
Yates, Elizabeth Cade	Elizabeth (Cade) Yates was the wife of Benjamin Yates and the daughter of John Cade and Harriet (Symmes). Elizabeth died on March 1, 1920 and her obit can be found in the Morning Irontonian from March 3, 1920, which reads: AGED WOMAN DIED TUESDAY From Burns Due To Smoking a Pipe In Bed Mrs. Elizabeth Yates, one of the well known residents of Symmes township, died at her home from the effects of burns received Sunday. Mrs. Yates had been ill for some time and while smoking her pipe the bed clothes caught fire, burning her fatally before help could be summoned. Mrs. Yates was 83 years of age and was the mother of Jacob Yates, who died yesterday morning in the Roosevelt Hospital from wounds inflicted in the revolver duel Saturday evening with Charles Richendollar. The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home with burial in the Yates cemetery under the direction of Phillips of Waterloo.
Yates, Elizabeth Garrett	Elizabeth (Garrett) Yates died on Feb. 22, 1907 in Lawrence Co., Ohio. Here are her 2 obits; 1 was in the Ironton Register and the other was in the Semi-Weekly Irontonian: MRS. YATES DEAD. Mrs. Elizabeth Garrett Yates, the wife of Benjamin Yates, died at her home on Aaron's Creek in Aid township at 1 o'clock Thursday night after a brief illness of lagrippe. The deceased was 76 years of age at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband and the following children. Mrs. W. S. Burke, Mrs. Edward Wisenberger, Mrs. Oscar Crawford, Mrs. George Kerns, Mrs. Wesley Russell and Isaac and J. O. Yates. Mrs. Yates was well known and highly respected by everyone. In her death, the family sustains the loss of a good wife and tender, affectionate mother. The entire community sympathizes with the family in this sad hour of their bereavement. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon. The burial was at the Etna furnace burial ground near Pedro. SWEETLY As a Child Going to Sleep Mrs. Elizabeth Yates Passed to Her Heavenly Home As sweetly as a child going to sleep, Mrs. Elizabeth Garrett Yates, wife of Benjamin Yates and the mother of Attorney J. O. Yates, passed to her reward Friday morning at 1:20 o'clock at her home on Aaron's Creek and a life of unselfish devotion to her God, her family and her neighbors was brought to a close. Mrs. Yates has been sick for several weeks with a severe case of the 'grippe which her system weakened by seventy-six years of activity, was unable to combat and her death resulted as above stated. The deceased is survived by her husband, and the following children: Mrs. W. S. Burke, Mrs. Edward Wisenberger, Mrs. Oscar Crawford, Mrs. George Kerns, Mrs. Wesley Russell and Isaac and J. O. Yates, all of whom reside in this county, except Mrs. Crawford, whose home is in Huntington. Mrs. Yates joined the United Presbyterian church in early life and she was ever a true follower of the tenents of that denomination. She was a most loving and dutiful wife, a kind and affectionate mother, and a considerate and unselfish neighbor and her presence here will not only be missed by her family and relative, but by all who knew her, for hers was indeed a beautiful life.
Yates, Jacob	Jacob Yates was the son of Benjamin Yates and Elizabeth Cade. His mother, Elizabeth, died the day after he did. Morning Irontonian from March 3, 1920 reads: JAKE YATES DIED TUESDAY Second of Pistol Duel Victims Succumbs To Wounds Jacob Yates who was brought to the Roosevelt Hospital Sunday suffering from wounds he received in a revolver duel with Charles Richendollar, of Waterloo, died yesterday morning about 9 o’clock. The bullet which caused Yates’ death was the one which entered the abdominal cavity. The wound was made more serious by Yates walking quite a distance after the shooting and by losing a large quantity of blood. The death of Yates puts an end to the case, as both parties to the distressing tragedy are dead. The body was removed last night by Undertaker Phillips of Waterloo, to the Yates home near Sherritt. The funeral services will probably occur Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial in the Macedonia cemetery.
Yates, Thomas J.	Obit for Thomas J. Yates can be found in the Ironton Evening Tribune on April 1, 1927 and reads: THOS. J. YATES DROPPED DEAD Stricken While Working On Farm At Buffalo Thomas J. Yates of Buffalo Creek, Symmes township, dropped dead at four o’clock Thursday afternoon while working on his farm with Thurman Yates, his nephew. He fell over while engaged in farm duties and was dead when his nephew bent over him. Mr. Yates was 72 years old and was well known in the Buffalo Creek neighborhood, having developed a farm there during recent years. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday morning at 10:30 with Rev. Frye of Waterloo in charge. Interment will be made in the family cemetery under direction of Undertaker Phillips.