Nema Ruth Kirkbride Martin
Nema Ruth Kirkbride Martin, 78, of 8300 Miller Road, Malta, died at 2:10 a.m.Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at Bethesda Hospital. Born April 10, 1922 in Malta, she was a housewife and mother andmember of the Ringgold United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Lee Martin of Malta, Charles Martin ofNelsonville; five daughters, Charlotte Hogsett of Malta, Donna Sealover of Somerset, Carolyn Rush of Roseville,Bonnie Conway of Malta, Brenda Wise of Malta; two brothers, Dallas Kirkbride of McConnelsville, Lewis Kirkbrideof Malta; two sisters, Evelyn Lipscomb of Lisbon, Lucile Judson of Malta; 19 grandchildren, several great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alda Parsons Kirkbride, husband, Jess Martin, grandson, GaryLee Bennett; two brothers, Frank and Wayne Kirkbride and three sisters, Helen Miller, Maxine Hall and Carrie Noland.Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 at the Matheney Funeral Home, 165 N. Kennebec Ave.,McConnelsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, with Rev. James Thompson officiating.Burial will be in Ringgold Cemetery. [Zanesville Times Recorder, January7, 2001 - Sub by Michael Ring]
John Massey
Died in Deerfield Tp., Morgan Co., O., August 24th, of putrid sore throat, John, child of John and Mary Massey, in the 5th year of his age. [Source: Presbyterian banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) November 10, 1860; sub by DBuncie]
Sarah Abigail Massey
Died in Deerfield Tp., Morgan Co., O., August 10th, of putrid sore throat, Sarah Abigail, child of John and Mary Massey, in the 7th year of her age. [Source: Presbyterian banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) November 10, 1860; sub by DBuncie]
William McCall
In Union township, Morgan County, Ohio, of consumption, April 19th, 1860, Mr. William M'Call, in the 26th year of his age… [Source: Presbyterian banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) May 19, 1860; sub by DBuncie]
Evelina McConnel
Died - After a long and painful illness at her home in McConnelsville, O. on Friday evening, the 8th of July 1870, Miss Evelina McConnel. The deceased was a daughter of the late Robert McConnel, and was born in Washington township, Muskingum county, May 19th, 1820. She came to this county with her father in 1827, and resided here till her death. She had been a member of the Presbyterian Church, of this place, since 1822. Her funeral took place on Monday, at 10 o'clock, a.m. [The Conservative.(M'connelsville, Ohio), 15 July 1870]
Diana C. McGrew
Diana Christine McGrew, 17, of 1870 North Street, Stockport, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998, on StateRoute 376-S. McConnelsville. She was born Sept. 2, 1981 in Beverly, a daughter of Donald Eugene and Karole CurryMcGrew of Stockport. Miss McGrew was a student at Morgan High School and a Post Secondary Options student at WashingtonState Community College where she was on the Dean’s List. She was a member of Tabor Ridge Church of Christ, Heartof Ohio Girl Scout Troop 259, Lightner Ridge Explorers 4-H Club, National Honor Roll student, Tag student, SpanishClub, Raiders Against Intoxicating Drugs, Library Club and Phi Theta Kappa Sorority. In addition to her parents,she is survived by two sisters, Heather and Amanda McGrew, both of the home; her grandparents, Tom and Pearl McGrewof Stockport and Eleanor Curry of McConnelsville; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral service was heldat 1 p.m. Monday at Stone-Matheney Funeral Home in Chesterhill with Evang. Rob Tuttle officiating. Burial was inStockport Cemetery. [Morgan County Herald, December 1998 - Sub by MichaelRing]
Karen J. McGrew
Karen “Katie” McGrew, 54, of Stockport, died at 4:01 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, in Riverside Hospital in Columbus.She was born on April 21, 1956 in Key West, FL, to the late Wilbur and Ann Corley Blough. Mrs. McGrew was a dietaryaide at the Riverside Country Care Center near McConnelsville. She was a member of the Stockport Church of Christand an advisor for many 4-H groups in the Stockport area. She enjoyed gardening and camping with her favorite campingfriends. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Rodney McGrew of the home; three daughters, Jamie McGrew ofStockport, Jennifer and Gary Newlen of New Matamoras, and Jessica McGrew of Stockport; one brother, Wilbur W. Bloughof Smithville, MS; one granddaughter, Kylee Newlen; and her special dog, Mariah. She was preceded in death by herparents. Friends may call on the family on Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 5-8 p.m. at Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the funeral home, with Evang. Trevor Littleton officiating.Burial will follow in the Stockport Cemetery. [Morgan County Herald, December14, 2010 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Thomas G McGrew
Thomas Glen McGrew, 73, of SR 266, Stockport, died at 4:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, in Good Samaritan Hospitalin Zanesville. He was born May 27, 1933, in Bartlett, a son of the late Charles W. and Elsie Sheets McGrew. Mr.McGrew was retired from Central Ohio Coal Company. He was a member of Tabor Ridge Church of Christ, United MineWorkers Union No. 1604, NRA, and was a former Penn Township trustee and a former Pennsville Volunteer Fireman.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pearl E. Murphy McGrew, whom he married March 24, 1956; four sons, Rodney(Karen) McGrew of Stockport, Gene (Kim) McGrew of Blue Rock, Alan (Sheila) McGrew of Stockport and Darryl (Carla)McGrew of Gratiot; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Richard McGrew of Chesterhill and VicMcGrew of Bucyrus; and three sisters, Myrta Rainer of Stockport, Leota Kraft of Great Lake Shores, MI; and KayHawkins of Ellenton, FL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Harold, Don, Gary,and Howard; and one granddaughter, Diana McGrew. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2007 at MatheneyFuneral Home in McConnelsville, with Evangelists Sam Bungard and Lloyd Dennis officiating. Burial followed in StockportCemetery. (Morgan County Herald - February 7, 2007 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Morris (child)
A little son of Edward Morris, of Malta, aged about 5 or 6, was drowned in the river just in front of Brown, Manly & Co's. warehouse, on Tuesday evening. His body was in the water about two or three hours before it was found. [The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio), 15 July 1870]
Alta McElfresh Murphey
DEATH OF MRS. ELMER MURPHEY ¬ - Mrs. Alta Murphey of Malta died about five o’clock Monday evening, followinga two weeks illness from flu and pneumonia. She was a daughter of William and Mary McPeak McElfresh of Pennsvilleroute, and was born on June 11, 1897. On December 30, 1915, she was united in marriage with Elmer Murphey and onedaughter, Freda Grace, aged 11 years, was born to this union. Mrs. Murphey was of a kind and loving dispositionand was devoted to her home and family. Surviving are the parents, the husband, daughter, one sister, Mrs. ErnestElliott of McConnelsville, and a brother, Howard McElfresh, of Malta. One brother, Russell, died in infancy. Mrs.Murphey united with the Zion Methodist church and belonged to the Malta Rebekah Lodge. Funeral services were heldat two o’clock yesterday afternoon at the Main St. Church of Christ, conducted by Elder C.H. Morin, with burialin the Malta Cemetery. [May 10, 1928, Morgan County Herald - Sub. by MichaelRing]
Delford Murphey
DELFORD MURPHEY – Delford L. Murphey, 60, of 6901 N. State Route 60, McConnelsville, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday,July 22, in his residence of an apparent heart attack. He was formerly employed by the A.J. Baltes ConstructionCo. and retired as an engineer for Shelly and Sands. Mr. Murphey was a professional musician and a member of theNewark Foundation of Musicians. He was the leader of the band, “Del Murphey and His Boys.” He was born July 14,1927, in Morgan County, a son of James and Flora Mae Parker Murphey. Surviving are his widow, Maxine KovaleskiMurphey, whom he married July 18, 1953; three sisters, Dorothy Newburn of Malta, Della Bratton of McConnelsvilleand Mary Williams of Chesterhill; two brothers, Donald Murphy of Malta and Dwight Murphey of Pennsville. Funeralservice was held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Tatman Funeral Home. Rev. Floyd Loy officiated. Burial was in the McConnelsvilleCemetery. [Morgan County Herald, July 29, 1987 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Dwight J Murphey
Dwight Junior Murphey, 64, of Murphey Lane, Pennsville, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, at his home. Hewas born Oct. 17, 1933, in Malta, a son of the late James H. and Flora Parker Murphey. Mr. Murphey and his wifewere retired Holiness Faith co-pastors and retired co-pastors of God’s Missionary Church in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania.He was a member of the First Baptist Holiness Church in Malta and a member of the Christian Nation. He served onthe Pennsville Volunteer Fire Department and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by hiswidow, Shirley Stobart Murphey, whom he married Aug. 11, 1956; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dwight G. and LisaNatta Murphey of Windbar, PA and Steven R. Murphey of Pennsville; one daughter Marilyn Murphey Corwin of Marion;one brother, Donald Murphy of Malta; two sisters Dortha Newburn of Malta and Della Bratton of McConnelsville; sevengrandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was precededin death by one brother, Delford Murphy. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Stone-MatheneyFuneral Home in Chesterhill with Pastor Ronald Justice and Pastor Charles Baum officiating. Burial will be at thefamily farm in Pennsville where military services will be conducted. [MorganCounty Herald, February 18, 1998 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Fredie H Murphey
Fredie Harold Murphey, 69, of Malta, died Thursday afternoon March 11, at his home. He was born Feb. 15, 1913,in Morgan County, a son of Charles and Violet Duncan Murphey, and was a self-employed painter. Mr. Murphey wasa member of Bishopville Church of Christ and Morgan County Senior Citizens in McConnelsville. Surviving are hiswidow, the former Mary Green; two sons, Richard K. of McConnelsville and Harold Lee of Malta; five grandchildrenand five great-grandchildren. Service was held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fisher-Tatman Funeral home. EvangelistJohn Wright officiated. Burial was in Malta Cemetery. [March 15, 1982, MorganCounty Herald - Sub. by Michael Ring]
Isaac Murphey
Isaac Murphey, son of John and Jane Maria Murphey, was born Jan. 18, 1833, near Meigsville, Bristol township. Hewas converted at the age of 17, during a camp meeting and became a member of Mt. Zion M.E. church, near the placeof his birth. At the age of 20 he moved to near Sunday Creek, and became a member of Fairview church. He remaineda member of that church until 1868 when the Pleasant Hill church was built. He then became a member of that churchand remained so until the time of his death. For many years he was class leader in this church and a teacher ofthe women’s Sunday school class, which office he held until he was too feeble to go to church, about four yearsago. His brothers and sisters were as follows: Malissa Davis, deceased; Joseph Murphey of near Chesterhill; WilliamAugustus Murphy of Lancaster, John Wesley Murphey, deceased; Ursula Faires of West Liberty, Ia.; Minerva Gregg,deceased; Meleta Jane Fuller of near Ringgold, and one sister who died in infancy. In 1857 he married Charity Fairesof near Fairview church and from this union were born three children - Cornelia Jane Davis, wife of Dr. Miles B.Davis of near Ringgold; Mary Elnora, deceased and Sarah Augusta Bishop, deceased, wife of Rev. Samuel J. Bishop.He had ten grandchildren, one, Wilde, deceased and one great grandchild. He passed peacefully away Dec. 22, 1917,aged 84 years, 11 months and 4 days. In all his sufferings, which were intense, he was never heard to utter a wordof complaint, but bore them all patiently. He often expressed his desire to go and anxiously awaited the time whenhe should join his wife who preceded him almost two years ago. He was often heard praying and was always submissiveto the Lord’s way, though the time seemed along and his sufferings great. While we are sad, yet we are glad hehas gotten to his eternal home, where he so much longed to go, and where we can look forward to a happy reunion.Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.C. Stokes, Dec. 23, at McConnelsville, O. Services were also held atthe Pisgah church, conducted by Rev. Samuel Bishop of Corning, and interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.[Morgan County Herald Dec 1917 - Sub. by Michael Ring]
John Elbert Murphey
John Elbert Murphey, son of the late Joseph and Rachel B. Murphey, was born in Union township, near Ringgold, O.,May 25, 1861 and departed this life Nov. 25, 1937, aged 76 years, six months. His early life was spent in Uniontownship, in 1882 he was united in marriage to Mary Florence Work. Two children were born to them, a son, FrankWork Murphey of Pittsburgh, Pa., and a daughter who died in infancy. In 1893 he married Mary E. Stanton, who diedFeb. 11, 1937. One child of this marriage died in infancy. After her death he disposed of most of his possessionsand lived with his sisters and son. The end came at his son’s home in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he had gone to spendthe winter. Surviving are the sons mentioned, two grandchildren Ruth Amy and Louis Gray Murphey of Pittsburgh,and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Richardson of McConnelsville, Mrs. Florence M. Smith of Ringgold, and Mrs. CarrieRay of Chesterhill. Two brothers, Wellington C. and Harvey C. Murphey and a sister, Meleta, preceded him in death.He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at Fairview Union township, in early life. After his marriage, he livedfor 43 years on the farm formerly owned by Aaron Smith in Bern township, near Bartlett, Athens county, O., untilthe death of his wife, Mary. Of a quiet retiring nature, he was diligent in his work on the farm, striving to livehonestly in the sight of God and man. [November 29, 1937, Morgan County Herald- Sub. by Michael Ring]
Mary Catherine Shilling Murphey
MRS. RILEY MURPHEY – Mrs. Riley Murphey, aged 35 years, died at her home in Malta township on Saturday morningat 9:30 o’clock, from tuberculosis, from which she had been afflicted for more than two years. Her maiden namewas Mary Shilling and she was born and raised on Sunday Creek in Union township, she being the daughter of Lenand Mary Shilling. Mrs. Murphey united with the Christian church at Bishopville when sixteen years old and remaineda consistent member. She was united in marriage with Riley Murphey and three children were born to them: Dean,Paul and Hobart; all of the home. Surviving are the husband, children and a sister, Nellie Parsons, wife of JosephParsons near Morganville. Funeral services were held at the East Branch church at 10:30 o’clock Monday forenoon,conducted by Elder C.A. Gladden, with interment in the churchyard cemetery. [WeeklyHerald Aug 2 1923 - Sub. by Michael Ring]
Mary E Murphey
Mary Evelyn Murphey, 85, of McConnelsville, died at 7:53 a.m. Saturday, October11, 1997, at Mark Rest Center. She was born Feb. 6, 1912, in Stockport, a daughter of the late Harry T. and BerthaCarpenter Green. Mrs. Murphey was a homemaker, a member of Bishopville Church of Christ and attended the McConnelsvilleChurch of Nazarene. She was a member of McConnelsville Senior Citizens and Morgan County Historical Society. Shewas an avid button collector. She loved her buttons and had many pictures made with her buttons. She also volunteeredat the Now and Then Shoppe for the Morgan County Historical Society. She is survived by two sons, Richard Murpheyand Harold “Lee” Murphey, both of McConnelsville; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition toher parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Harold Murphey, who died in 1982; one sister, RoenaJune Green; and three brothers, Carl, William, and Russell Green. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,at Matheney Funeral home in McConnelsville with Evang. John Wright officiating. Burial was in Malta Cemetery. [Morgan County Herald, October 15, 1997 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Richard Murphey
Richard K. Murphey, 78, of McConnelsville, died at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Riverside MethodistHospital in Columbus. He was born on January 6, 1934 in Malta, Ohio, to the late Harold and Mary Green Murphey.He was a Toolmaker at Miba in McConnelsville for over 40 years. He was a member of the Nazarene Church in McConnelsville,Webb Masonic Lodge in Stockport, a life member of the VFW Post 4713 in Malta, an avid coon hunter, and loved tocarve and whittle. He is survived by his widow, Deloris Ditter Murphey of the home; two sons, Michael (Debbie)Murphey, and Brian Murphey, both of McConnelsville; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was precededin death by his parents and one brother, Lee Murphey. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30,at the Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville with Pastor Dale Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in theMalta Union Cemetery. Friends may call on the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the day of the funeral. [Morgan County Herald, April 27, 2012 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Tina Murphey
Tina L. Murphey 50, of McConnelsville, passed away at 3 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012 in Cannalville. She was bornMarch 26, 1961 in Marion the daughter of the late Leroy Childers and Kay Mount Wilson. (Editor’s Note: Spouse ofRichard Brian Murphy, and daughter-in-law of Richard K. Murphy). She is survived by one daughter, Karissa Murpheyof Roseville; two sons, Brian Murphey and Cody Murphey both of McConnelsville; five grandchildren; two sisters,Misty Davis of McConnelsville and Wannie Maxwell of Stockport; three brothers, Tim Childers of Marion, Brad Bloomfieldof Marietta and Brett Bloomfield of Malta. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother,Chip Mount. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012 at the Miler-Huck Funeral Home in McConnelsville. [Zanesville Times Recorder, March 13, 2012 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Violet Duncan Murphey
DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION – Mrs. Violet Murphey, aged 38 years, of Malta, died Friday evening at Bethesda hospitalZanesville. Death followed a Caesarean operation of a very unusual type, rarely heard of in the medical profession.Six doctors, including a noted Vienna surgeon, assisted in the operation. Mrs. Murphey was the wife of CharlesMurphey. Her maiden name was Violet Duncan and she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Duncan, near Elliott.Besides her husband and parents she is survived by one son, Harold, aged 18 years; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Robertonof Jacksonville and Agnes who resides with her parents, and five brothers – Marlan, Floyd, Oney, Chester and Ed.About five years ago the family moved to Malta. News of Mrs. Murphey’s sudden passing came as a great shock toher family. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Main Street Church of Christ, conducted by ElderS.P. Moody. Interment was made in the Malta cemetery. [February 26, 1931,Morgan County Herald. - Sub. by Michael Ring]
William Murphey
WM. MURPHEY DIES SUDDENLY – Mr. Wm. Murphey, aged 62 years, died suddenly Wednesday morning at 6:30 at his homeback of Malta. He had been a sufferer with heart trouble for the past two years, and had not been so well the lastweek, but was able to be up and about. He is survived by his wife, and the following children: Charles, Elmer,James, Riley and Floyd, all of Malta township; Mrs. Emory Smith who lives near the fair grounds; Mrs. Gladys Brown,Penn township, and the Misses Bernice, Rose and Alta of the home. Two brothers are also living, Nelson of Corningand Howard of Elliott, and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Vest and Mrs. Eva Vickroy, both of Elliott. Mr. Murphey was afarmer and had resided about four years on the place where his death occurred. He was a member of the HopewellM.P. church. Funeral services will be held Friday at the home at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be made in Malta cemetery.[Morgan County Democrat Sep 7, 1922 - Sub. by Michael Ring]
Charles E Murphy
Charles E. Murphy, 70, of near Malta, a retired Morgan County highway worker, was found dead in bed about 8 a.m.Wednesday (Feb. 5) at his home by his son, Harold. He had apparently died during the night. He was born Feb. 10,1889, in Morgan County, a son of William and Phoebe Van Horn Murphy. His wife, the former Violet Duncan, died Feb.20, 1932. He is survived by the son; two grandsons, Richard of McConnelsville Route 4 and Harold Lee Murphy ofMcConnelsville Route 2; five great-grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Rose Barnhart and Mrs. Gladys Schimmel, bothof Malta Route 2 and Mrs. Alta Scott of Newark; a brother, James Murphy of Malta Route 2. Three brothers, Elmer,Floyd and Riley, and two sisters, Lola and Lucy, are deceased. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today atFisher Funeral Home in McConnelsville where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday with Rev. Raymond Hassingerofficiating. Burial will be in Malta Cemetery. (February 6, 1969, ZanesvilleTimes Recorder - Sub by Michael Ring]
Donald James Murphy
Donald James Murphy, 88 of Malta, Ohio passed away at 1:20 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Good SamaritanHospital in Zanesville. He was born August 24, 1922 in Morgan County to the late James Henry and Flora Parker Murphy.He was an active member of the Main Street Church of Christ, where he served in several offices in earlier yearsand also served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. He was also a veteran of World War II, having servedin Normandy, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He retired from Central Ohio Coal Company. He is survived by his wifeLouise Balderson Murphy, whom he married on September 20, 1951. Also surviving are four sons, Michael (Sunny) ofMcConnelsville, Mark (Brenda) of Stockport, Max (Rita) of Malta and Brian (Patty) of Belmont; 11 grandchildren;six great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren; a sister, Della Bratton of McConnelsville. In additionto his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Clint Roberts; two brothers, Delford and Dwight; a sister,Dortha Newburn; and a foster sister, Mary Williams. Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, .September19, 2010 at the Miller-Huck Funeral Home in McConnelsville where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September20, 2010 with Evangelist Vernon Eldridge officiating. Burial will be in Malta Cemetery. [ZanesvilleTimes Recorder, September 18, 2010 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Elmer Murphy
Funeral services will be conducted in the last residence in Malta at 2 p.m., Wednesday for Elmer Murphy, 56, whowas found dead in his bedroom Monday morning, by his wife. Rev. Carl Hicks will officiate and burial will be inMalta Cemetery. Mr. Murphy had been in ill health from heart trouble but death was unexpected. He was a son ofthe late William and Phoebe Murphy and had spent his entire life in Morgan County. Twice married, his first wife,Alta McElfresh Murphy preceded him in death. One daughter by this marriage, Mrs. Freda Moody, of Zanesville, survives.Also surviving are his second wife, Merle Wells Murphy, one daughter, Shirley and a son Cherrick, all of the home;five sisters, Mrs. Lola Smith of McConnelsville, Mrs. Bernice Beach of Zanesville, Mrs. Rose Barnhart and Mrs.Gladys Cramblitt of Malta, and Mrs. Alta Scott of Newark; four brothers, Riley of Stockport, Charles, Floyd andJames, all of near Malta. The body was to be removed to the family home this afternoon from the Fisher funeralhome. [September 7, 1948, Zanesville Signal - Sub. by Michael Ring]
Elva Beach Murphy
Mrs. Elva Murphy, 62, of Stockport Route 1 was dead on arrival at the office of Dr. A.A. Coulson in McConnelsvilleat 6 p.m. Thursday, the victim of an apparent heart attack. Her daughter, Mrs. Marie Miller, of Columbus, who wasvisiting with her mother, was driving her to the doctor’s office when she suffered the fatal attack. She was bornin West Virginia on Feb. 6, 1989, the daughter of Marion and Emma Harris Beach. Her husband, Riley Murphy, diedin 1950. She was a member of the Tabor Church of Christ. Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. FayeDudley, Mrs. Shirley Cruse and Mrs. Rosemary Storey, all of Columbus, Mrs. Myrtle Weyrauch of Dayton, Mrs. PearlMcGrew and Mrs. Nina Ring of Stockport and Miss Paula Murphy of the home; three sons, William, Robert and Virgil,all of Columbus; one sister, Mrs. William Barker of Zanesville route 6; three brothers, Eber Beach of 326 Adamsstreet, Zanesville, Fred Beach of East Fultonham and William Beach of St. Angelo, Texas, and 17 grandchildren.The body was removed to the Miller Funeral home, McConnelsville. [ZanesvilleTimes Recorder, 16 Dec 1960 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Flora Parker Murphy
Mrs. Flora Mae Murphy, 76, of Malta Route 2 died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 18) at Good Samaritan Hospital whereshe had been a patient two weeks. Born March 20, 1892, in Morgan County, she was a daughter of George W. and VictoriaWarner Parker. She was a member of the Nazarene church. Surviving are her husband James; two daughters, Mrs. DorthaNewburn of Chesterhill and Mrs. Della Howell of McConnelsville; three sons, Donald of Malta Route 2, Delford ofMcConnelsville Route 4 and Dwight of Pennsville; 15 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Griest of Malta Route2. The body is at Fisher Funeral Home at McConnelsville. [September 19, 1968,Zanesville Times Recorder - Sub by Michael Ring]
Floyd R Murphy
Submitters Name: Michael Ring
Obit: FLOYD R MURPHY – Floyd R. Murphy, 63, of Malta Route 1, died unexpectedly at 10 a.m. Sunday at his home followingan apparent heart attack. Mr. Murphy was born in Morgan County Aug. 13, 1899, a son of William and Phoebe Van HornMurphy. He was an employe of Malta Manufacturing Company. He attended Seventh Street Church of Christ in McConnelsville.Surviving are his widow, the former Gloria Bughman of the home; two stepdaugfhters, Mrs. Bonnie Roman of Clevelandand Mrs. Donna Pletcher of Malta Route 3; a stepson Myles Benadum of Youngstown; four sisters, Mrs. Glady Shimmelof Lowell, Mrs. Bernice Beach of East Fultonham, Mrs. Rose Barnhart of Malta and Mrs. Alta Scott of Newark; twobrothers, Charles Murphy of Malta Route 2 and James Murphy, also of Malta Route 2, seven stepgrandchildren andone great-stepgrandchild. The body was taken to Miller Funeral Home in McConnelsville where friends may call after1 p.m. today. Services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Evangelist James Gallagher officiating.Burial will be in Malta Cemetery. [September 17, 1962, Zanesville Times Recorder-Sub by Michael Ring]
Francis L. Murphy
FRANCIS L. MURPHY – Francis Leonard Murphy, 58, of Malta, died Saturday, July 10, 1993, at his home. He was bornDec. 30, 1934, in Syracuse, N.Y. A United Methodist by faith, he was a member of Valley Lodge 145 F&AM of Malta.Surviving are his wife, Rosalie McDaniel Murphy of Malta; one daughter, Lori White of Franklinton, N.C.; one brother,Robert Murphy of Waterford; and three sisters, Alberta Hupp of Columbus, Patsy of Illinois and Polly McVay of Parkersburg,W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Mabel Mills Murphy. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7to 9 p.m. today at Tatman Funeral Home with Masonic services at 8:30 p.m. today. Burial will be in McConnelsvilleCemetery. [Morgan County Herald, July 1993 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Francis Nelson Murphy
NELSON FUNERAL TO BE HELD SUNDAY – Francis Nelson Murphy, age 74, died Sunday at the home of his son-in-law anddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry, in Glouster. He lived most of his life in Morgan County. His wife, Melvilla,died 27 years ago. Two children, Clarence and Pearl, also preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons,Ray of Malta; Sgt. Dale Murphy, Camp Shelby, Miss.; and Donald of Crooksville. Three daughters, Mrs. Flo Henry,Glouster; Mrs. Fern Drake of Malta; Mrs. Nema Brill of Colorado; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;one brother, Howard Murphy, Mountsville and one sister, Mrs. Cora Vess, Glouster R.F.D. Funeral services will beheld at the Pisgah Church, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Burial at Fairview Cemetery. [September 24, 1944, Athens Messenger - Sub. by Michael Ring]
Harold Lee Murphy
Harold Lee Murphy, 73, of Ohio 376 SE, McConnelsville, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at hishome. He was born October 12, 1935, in Malta, to the late Fredie Harold Murphey and Mr. E. Green Murphey. He retiredfrom ITT Higby’s in New Lexington and graduated from M&M High School in 1953. He was an Army veteran of theKorean War and a member of the VFW Post 4713 in Malta. He is survived by his wife, Olive Kirkbride Murphy of McConnelsville;two sons, Randy Murphy and Tom (Marci) Murphy of Malta; one daughter, Angela (Doug) Scott of Lexington; one brother,Richard Murphey of McConnelsville; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be 4 t07 p.m. Thursday, January 15 at the Matheney Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, January 16 at thefuneral home, with evangelist John Wright officiating. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery. Military services willbe provided by the Morgan County Veteran Association. [Morgan County Herald,January, 2009 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Howard Murphy
HOWARD MURPHY FOUND DEAD AT HOME – A. Howard Murphy, 83, life-long and prominent Mountville citizen, was founddead at his home about 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, by a son-in-law. Born in Homer township, Jan. 29, 1874, Mr. Murphy wasa son of John and Julia Shilling Murphy. Taking an active part in local politics all his life, he served for 18years as a township trustee. His wife, the former Stella Knight, passed away in 1950. Surviving are four daughters,Mrs. Alice Duncan and Mrs. Sylvia Duncan of Chesterhill Rt. 2; Mrs. Elizabeth Foughty of Glouster Rt. 2 and Mrs.Emma Robinson of Sherodsville, O.; two sons, Alfred Murphy of Athens and William of Glouster Rt.; 19 grandchildrenand 24 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Cora Vest of Corning Rt. The body is at the Fawcett-Stone funeralhome at Chesterhill. [November 1957, Morgan County Herald - Sub. by MichaelRing
James H. Murphy
James H. Murphy, 76, of Malta Route 2 died at 2:04 p.m. Wednesday at Good Samaritan Medical Center where he hadbeen admitted two hours before following an apparent heart attack suffered at his home. Born in Athens County Sept.22, 1894, he was a son of William and Phoebe Van Horn Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a retired farmer, a member of theNazarene Church, and an Army veteran of World War I. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dorotha Newburn of MaltaRoute 3, and Mrs. Della Howell of McConnelsville; three sons, Donald of Malta Route 3, Dwight of Pennsville andDelbert of McConnelsville Route 4; a foster daughter, Mrs. Mary Williams; 18 grandchildren and a great-grandchild;four sisters, Mrs. Rose Barnhart and Mrs. Gladys Schimmell, both of Malta Route 2, Mrs. Bernice Beach of SouthZanesville, and Mrs. Alta Scott of Newark. His wife, two sisters and four brothers are deceased. Services willbe held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Fisher Funeral Home in McConnelsville with Rev. James Baker officiating. Burialwill be in Malta Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside. Friends may call at the funeral home2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. [May 28, 1971, Zanesville Times Recorder - Sub by Michael Ring]
Riley Murphy
BRAIN INJURIES FATAL TO RILEY MURPHY – Riley Murphy, 52, World War I veteran, who has been critically ill sincehis skull was crushed in an automobile accident on June 10, died at Mt. Carmel hospital early yesterday morning,without ever regaining consciousness since the accident. The fatal accident occurred on Saturday night on theOakland road near the former Harvey Morris home in Roxbury neighborhood while Mr. Murphey was attempting to starthis car. According to investigators’ reports, the Murphy car was sideswiped by a truck driven by Carl Andersonof Chesterhill, and Murphy was thrown into the air. Parts of the skull were driven into the brain tissue and anaffidavid filed recently in the probate court from a Columbus brain specialist stated that the patient would becompelled to live in “a vegetative rather than an animal state.” Mr. Murphy was a son of William and Phoebe VanHorn Murphy and was born in Homer township, Oct. 27, 1898. He served in the army during World War I and duringthe past year, had been employed at the Malta Manufacturing Co. He was twice married, his first wife being MaryShilling. On April 28, 1928, he married Mrs. Elva Beach Mendenhall, who survives with the following children:William, who leaves with the 3583rd O.N.G. Truck Co., Robert, Shirley, Rosemary, Pearl, Nina and Paula of the home;a son by the first marriage, Herbert E. Murphy, of West Virginia; the step-daughters, Mrs. Marie Miller of Columbusand Mrs. Louise Weyrouch of Dayton; and the following brothers and sisters: Charles, James and Floyd Murphy, Mrs.Branson Cramblitt, Mrs. Pearl Barnhart of Malta; Mrs. Selby Scott of Newark; Mrs. Fred Beach of Zanesville andMrs. Lola Smith of McConnelsville. A brother, Elmer, and a sister, Mrs. Lucy Phillips, are deceased. Funeralarrangements are incomplete. [August 31, 1950, Morgan County Herald - Sub.by Michael Ring]
Sherrick W Murphy
SHERRICK W. MURPHY TAKEN BY DEATH – A hemorrhage of the lungs was fatal, Sunday evening at 6:30, to Sherrick W.Murphy, 15 year old son of Mrs. Merle Wells Murphy and the late Elmer Murphy. Sherrick had not been well, the pastmonth, but his death was unexpected. Born in Malta, Feb. 20, 1941, he attended the Malta school and had completedthe seventh grade. He also belonged to the Malta Methodist Church and was a regular attendant at services. Giftedby nature with a pleasant disposition, he was able to adjust himself to everyday living, despite physical handicaps,and particularly enjoyed motion pictures. Surviving are the mother and one sister, Shirley, of the home. Funeralservices were conducted by Rev. Raymond D. Pope at the Fisher funeral home at 1:30 p.m. yesterday, with burialin Malta cemetery. [August 30, 1956, Morgan County Herald - Sub. by MichaelRing]
Virgil D Murphy
Virgil D. Murphy, 50, of 202 E. McConnell Ave., McConnelsville, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Good Samaritan HospitalMedical Center following an apparent heart attack. Mr. Murphy, a Protestant by faith, retired after 22 years withColumbus Products, formerly Westinghouse. Born July 31, 1933, in Morgan County, he was a son of Riley E. and ElvaBeach Murphy. Surviving are his wife, the former Judy Lane, whom he married Nov. 17, 1963; a son, Herb, and twodaughters, Carolyn and Nancy, all of the home, two brothers Hobart of Coolville and Robert (Bob) of Columbus andseven sisters, Shirley Cruise of Baltimore, Ohio, Nina Ring, Paula Tillis and Faye Dudley, all of Columbus, PearlMcGrew of Pennsville, Marie Miller of Corapolis, Pa., and Louise Weyrauch, Tipp City. Friends may call from 2 to4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Tatman Funeral Home in McConnelsville, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursdaywith the Rev. Roy Deeter officiating. Burial will be in Pennsville Cemetery. [MorganCounty Herald, May 24, 1984 - Sub by Michael Ring]
William Murphy
William Murphy died on the 11th of May 1865, at his late residence in Union Tp., in the 50th year of his age. Mr.Murphy had been for several years an accepted member, and useful class leader in the M E Church. He lived an exemplaryChristian life and when death came it found him trusting in the blessed Redeemer, on whose brease he leaned hishead and breathed out life sweetly there. Brother M leaves a wife and several children with many friends to mourntheir loss. But they sorrow not even as other which have no hope. [MorganCounty Herald, 26 May 1865 Sub. by Michael Ring]
Dortha Murphy Newburn
Dortha Newburn, 74, of 1250 SR 78-NW, Malta, died at 10:57 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at her home. She wasborn June 18, 1925, in Malta, a daughter of the late James H. and Flora M. Murphy. Mrs. Newburn was a kitchen aideat Burr Oak State Park Lodge, attended Pennsville and M-M High Schools, was a member of Main Street Church of Christin McConnelsville, Morgan County Senior Citizens, Friendly Singers, Morgan County Farm Bureau, and a past 4-H advisor.She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ernest Murphy of Malta, Jim and Linda Newburn of Chesterhilland Lee and Debbie Newburn of Chesterhill; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia and Bob Grannon of Stockport,Kay Appleman of Columbus and Barbara and Ken Roe of Stockport; one brother, Donald Murphy of Malta; one sister,Della Bratton of McConnelsville; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, shewas preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Junior” Newburn, who died March 29, 1999; two brothers, Delford Murphyand Dwight Murphy. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Matheney Funeral home in McConnelsville, withEvang. Wayne Kaser officiating. Burial was in Pennsville Cemetery. [ZanesvilleTimes Recorder, April 28, 2000 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Freda G Parker
Freda Grace Murphey Parker, 75, of 3954 North St. Rt. 60, McConnelsville, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday, November28, 1992, at Bethesda Hospital, following a long illness. She was born March 8, 1917, in Morgan County, a daughterof Elmer L. and Alta B. McElfresh Murphey. Mrs. Parker was a homemaker and a member of the Main Street Church ofChrist, McConnelsville. She is survived by her husband, Paul Edward Parker, whom she married Jan. 15, 1960; twodaughters, Barbara Moody Parker of Route 1, Malta and Karen Moody Paynter of Stovertown; and five grandchildren,Albert and George Parker, and Paula, Crystal and John Paynter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded indeath by one sister, Shirley Blackwood, and one brother, Sherick Murphey. Service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday at TatmanFuneral Home in McConnelsville with Evangelist Fred Balding officiating. Burial was in Malta Cemetery. [Morgan County Herald, December 2, 1992 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Joseph Parsons
JOSEPH PARSONS DIES IN RINGGOLD – Joseph M. Parsons, 71, retired farmer, died at 3:00 this morning at his homeafter a lingering illness. He was the son of Filmore and Anna Brooks Parsons and was a member of the East BranchChurch of Christ. Surviving are the widow, Nellie Shilling Parsons; a son, Hayes of Malta; two nephews whom hereared, Paul Bennett of Lewisville and Dean Shilling of Malta Route 3, a grandson; three brothers, C.H. Parsonsof Malta, Dan of Crooksville and George of Corning; two half-brothers, William Parsons of 907 Federal avenue, Zanesvilleand Howard Parsons of Zanesville Route 1. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Saturday afternoon at East BranchChurch with Elder Chester Parsons officiating and burial in the church cemetery. The body will be returned tothe residence from the Miller funeral home on Friday. [February 2, 1950,Zanesville Signal - Sub. by Michael Ring]
Nellie Shilling Parsons
Mrs. Nellie Parsons, 87, died at Valley Hills Nursing Home in McConnelsville at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday after a longillness. She was formerly of Union Township, Morgan County. Mrs. Parsons was born July 31, 1884, in Morgan County,a daughter of Lem and Elizabeth Dawson Shilling. Her husband Joseph Parsons, died in 1950. She was a member ofthe Seventh Street Church of Christ in McConnelsville. Surviving are two grandchildren. A son, Hayes, a brotherand sister are deceased. [April 27, 1972, Zanesville Times Recorder - Subby Michael Ring]
Worley Pierce
WORLEY PIERCE, 68, TAKEN BY DEATH – Funeral services for Worley J. Pierce, 68, Malta, will be held at the Millerfuneral home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Evangelist Fred Cline officiating. Burial will be in the Maltacemetery. Mr. Pierce, a retired farmer, died at Good Samaritan hospital, Zanesville, Monday night, at 11:30 o’clock,following a brief illness. He was the son of Lazarus and Elizabeth Kirkbride Pierce and was a member of PortersvilleMethodist church. He was twice married: his first wife, Celesta Remy Pierce died in 1919; the second wife, KateBrown Pierce survives. Other survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Mary Willis, Malta; Mrs. Frances Noon, Indianapolis,Indiana, and Mrs. Ruth Latta of Mechanicsburg; three brothers, Monroe of near Malta, Anderson of McConnelsville,and Gaston Pierce of Crooksville; a sister, Mrs. Mary Chappelear of Corning and two half brothers, Elmer Pierceof Corning and Brasson Pierce of Rendville. [January 18, 1950, ZanesvilleTimes Recorder - Sub. by Michael Ring]
Sarah Price
Died in Deerfield Township, Morgan County, Ohio, August 23d, 1859, Sarah, widow of Andrew Price, in the 44th year of her age. [Source: Presbyterian banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) November 10, 1860; sub by DBuncie]
Carrie Louisa Murphy Ray
Mrs. Carrie Louisa Ray, 95, of Chesterhill, died at 8:55 a.m. at Burke Nursing Home in Chesterhill following along illness. She was born Sep. 24, 1874 in Morgan County, a daughter of Joseph and Rachel Chappelear Murphy. Shewas a member of the Chesterhill United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Fairview Grange 1137. Survivingare two sons, Earl Smith of Tucson, Arizona and Paul Smith of Chesterhill; a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Teeters of Chesterhilland a granddaughter. Her first husband, Chester W. Smith, preceded her in death in 1900 and her second husbandJohn L. Ray died in 1938. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Fawcett Stone Funeral Home in Chesterhillwhere services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Kenneth Nason and Rev. Harold Jeffers officiating.Burial will be in Chesterhill Cemetery. [April 20, 1972, Zanesville TimesRecorder - Sub by Michael Ring]
William Rowland
At his residence in Bristol Township, Morgan Co., Ohio, April 29th, Mr. William Rowland, aged 75 years. [Source: Presbyterian banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) May 26, 1860; sub by DBuncie]
Roy
Joseph Roy, March 9th, aged 17 years, 1 month and 27 days;
Moses Roy, March 8th, aged 15 years, 7 months and 13 days;
Margaret Ellen Roy, March 15th, aged 7 years, 10 months and 10 days;
Thomas A. Roy, March 8th, aged 5 years, 4 months and 15 days;
William Roy, March 1st, age 2 years, 5 months and 27 days;
All children of Alexander and Margaret Roy, died of malignant scarlet fever, near the Presbyterian church, in Bristol Township, Morgan County, Ohio... [Source: Presbyterian Banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) April 14, 1860; sub by DBuncie]
George Schimmel
George Schimmel, 76, of Route 2, Malta, a retired farmer, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Good SamaritanMedical Center. He was born in Washington County on Feb. 9, 1898. Mr. Schimmel’s first wife, the former Helen Augenstein,is deceased. He married the former Gladys Cramblit in 1956, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. TillieThompson of Lowell; six step-children, Mrs. Mary Mehling, Jim and Ted Brown, all of Zanesville, Mrs. Bonnie Coulsonof Philo, Mrs. Maxine Bankes of Malta, and Mrs. Alta Travis of Lowell; and 11 grandchildren. Burial in the Cemeteryat Lowell. [June 5, 1974, Morgan County Herald - Sub by Michael Ring]
Gladys F Schimmel
Gladys F. Schimmel, 82, of McConnelsville, died at 1:54 p.m. Monday in the emergency room of Good Samaritan MedicalCenter. Born June 8, 1897 in Corning, a daughter of the late William and Phoebe Van Horn Murphy, Mrs. Schimmelwas a member of Nazarene Church, McConnelsville. Her husband, George, preceded her in death. Surviving are fourdaughters, Mrs. Mary Mehling of Zanesville, Mrs. Alta Travis of Lowell, Mrs. Dean (Bonnie) Coulson of Philo andMrs. Raymond (Maxine) Bankes of Malta Route 1; two sons, James F. Brown Jr. of 1010 Blossom Lane, Zanesville andTheodore L. Brown of 3760 Meadowbrook Drive; two sisters, Mrs. Bernice Beach of 2505 Shaw Road, Zanesville andMrs. Perl (Rose) Barnhart of Malta Route 2; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Fisher Funeral Home, McConnelsville, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursdaywith the Rev. Robert Worthington officiating. Burial will be in Malta Cemetery.[April 16, 1980, Zanesville Times Recorder - Sub. by Michael Ring]
Rebecca J. Scott
Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca J. Scott, 77, who died Sunday afternoon at her home in Young Hickory, Morgancounty following a lengthy illness will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the churchcemetery. Mrs. Scott was a lifelong resident of the community where she died. Her husband died in 1922. She wasa member of the Lyttleburg Methodist church. The deceased is survived by four sons, H. J. Scott, principal of SouthZanesville high school; Earl D. Scott, of the home, and Charles and Everett Scott of Muskingum avenue, this city;a daughter Mrs. Earl Flowers, Indiana street; three sisters, Mrs. William Camp, Eppley avenue; Mrs. William Cooperof Zeno, and Mrs. Alva Hill, of Knight, O., and 14 grandchildren. The Tom funeral home, Cumberland, is in charge.[The Times Recorder, Jan. 2, 1940]
Aildred Dean Shilling
Aildred “Dean” Shilling, 100, of route 3, Malta, died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006, at Genesis Health andRehab Center in McConnelsville. He was born Dec. 26, 1905, in Union Township, Morgan County. Mr. Shilling was aretired farmer and coal miner and worked at the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was Church of Christ by faithand attended the Wolf Creek Church of Christ. Surviving are two daughters, Thea (Charels) Nichols of Malta andSharon (Keith) Shaner of Zanesville; one son, Jack (Jo Ann) Shilling of Zanesville; grandchildren, Ken (Barbara)Nichols, Chuck (Kathy) Nichols, Kevin (Kay) Nichols, Tim, Mandy and Melissa Shaner; and seven great-great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Edna Shepard Shilling, who died Sept. 29, 1995; two brothers,Paul Bennett and Hobert Murphy. Calling hours will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Miller-HuckFuneral Home in McConnelsville, where services will be held at 2 p.m., Harmon Thomas officiating, with burial inWolf Creek Cemetery near Malta. [Zanesville Times Recorder, July 24, 2006- Sub by Michael Ring]
Hannah M Singree
Hannah M Floyd, daughter of John and Rebecca Floyd, was born in Belmont country, OH, Sept 15, 1848; died Dec 16,1919, aged 71 years, 3 months and 1 day. She was united in marriage to Wm. H Singree October 1879, and to thisunion were born four children, Callie L. wife of Ivan R. Barnes, who proceded her to the spirit land six yearsago; Jessie R., wife of Wm. O. Barnes, with whom the deceased made her home; Charles H Singree, of Aline, OK. andFreddie L. Singree of near Unionville, OH. She has a brother, Steele Floyd of Black Hawk, CO. Besides the avoveshe leaves 13 grandchildren. She united with the Carmel M. E. church when a girl and had remained in that faithunitl death called her, When she was four years old she moved with her parents to Noble county, remaining thereunitl she was 16, then removed to Morgan county, where she had since resided.
She was greatly attached to her home and ? ? ? ? ? delight in administering to the wants of those who were nearand dear to her. She was greatly attached to one grandchild, Mrs. Beulah B. Betz of Newark, OH, whom she had keepin her home and cared for since a babe. She had retained her health and mind to a wonderful degree. Owing to theamount of trails and troubles that had been her lot in the last few years, having lost her husband 14 years ago,and then her home and other belongings in the 1913 flood, yet never faltering, but trusting in a higher power,she was contented to await her Master's call. She had just lain down on the cot to rest, and without a murmur orstruggle passed peacefully away to awake in realms of endless bliss.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Warne of McConnelsville. Interment was made at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.In this connection the childred and grandchildren which to thank friends and neighbors for assistance; Rev. Warnefor his comforting remarks; the choir for the music; friends for flowers, and all who showed kindness in any way.[Unknown newspaper, Dec 16, 1919 - Sub By Eileen Kasal Kozman]
Mary Hannah Smiley
Died in Bristol township, Morgan County, Ohio, December 7th, 1861, of inflammation of the brain, Mary Hannah, daughter of William H. and Nancy Smiley, aged 6 years3 months and 8 days. [Source: Presbyterian Banner (Pittsburgh, Pa.) December 28, 1861]
Doris L. Smith
Doris L. Smith, 74, of 10200 Union Hill Road, Blue Rock, formerly of McConnelsville, died at 12:57 a.m. Friday,Jan. 1, 1999 at her home following a long illness. Born Jan. 28, 1924, in Noble County, she was the owner of Smitty’sCafe in Zanesville and the Flying Saucer in McConnelsville. Surviving are three daughters, Beth Ellen Lupkus ofRock Rapids, Iowa, Teresa Confer of Blue Rock, and Mary Baker of Zanesville; five sons, James L. “Junior” Smithof Bellingham, Wash., Joseph E. Smith of Zanesville, John A. Smith of McConnelsville, Jack E. Smith of George,Iowa and Jan W. Smith of Duncan Falls; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in deathby her parents, Oral G. and Carman Anderson Haines; her husband James Leo Smith, who died March 16, 1968; and onesister, Ina Scott. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, at Miller-Huck Funeral Home,62 S. Seventh St., McConnelsville. Services will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Steve Harrop officiating.Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Zanesville. [Zanesville Times Recorder,January 2, 1999 - Sub by Michael Ring]
Eli Smith
Eli Smith died November 23rd, 1885. Father Smith was born in the State of New Jersey, Oct. 15th, 1792.
At the age of ten years, his parents moved with him to Fayette County, Penn., where, at the age of nineteen, he was married to Elizabeth Rounzoin. In the year 1821, he moved to Morgan County, Ohio, settling in Penn Tp., near what is known as the Bernard Mills. In the year 1833, his wife died and the following year he was again married to Ellen Quigley, who preceded him to the other shore, March 8, 1872. He was the father of eleven children--seven sons and four daughters--seventy-four grand-children, one hundredand sixty-seven great grandchildren, and twenty-five great-great grandchildren.
Father Smith was, at the time of his death, 93 yrs., 1 mo. and 8 days old; was a member of the Disciple Church about seventy years. He never became discouraged concerning the work in the church, always having a word of encouragement for all the brethren. No matter how inclement the weather he was always in his set on Lord's Day meeting; he was an untiring and zealous Disciple in the Master's cause, frequently having traveled fifty miles to meeting in the beginning of our Reformatory movement.
His home for the last five years has been with his son, W. R. Smith, during which time he has enjoyed good health, for one of his age, up to Thursday evening, Nov. 19, when he was stricken down with paralysis of one side. He remained conscious, but unable to speak, apparently knowing all around him till within a few hours of death, which occurred Monday, at 10 o'clock, when his long and eventful life closed in peace, surrounded by nearly all his children that are in the county. His remains were followedto the cemetery at Wolf Creek, by relatives and friends, and there laid to rest, till the Arch-angel's trump shall awake the sleeping dust to a bright and never-ending immortality beyond this vale. [McConnelsville Democrat newspaper, c. Nov 1885; Submitted by Sande Orejuela]
