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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Mrs. Michal C. Ankrom

Mrs. Michal C. Ankrom, wife of Jonathan Ankrom, departed this life June 25th. Her death though much expected for some time, was a great shock to friends and relatives. Her death was due to organic heart trouble, and although the physicians, Messrs. E.B. Conaway and M.L. Fittro, of Alma, did all that medical aid could, and had repeatedly told the members of the family that death might be expected any time; they could only build on hopes of her recovery, but she might revive and be spared them. But the end was drawing near and on the morning of the 24th of June she began to show signs of sinking rapidly and by noon the friends were summoned to her bedside to witness her last hours. She gradually sank until midnight, 12:05, when the end came. Mrs. Michal C. Ankrom was born in this county; was 66 years of age, born August 5, 1835. She was of noble family, daughter of Jacob and Sarah Thomas, both formerly of this county. Her father, Jacob Thomas living to see his 91st year and mother, Sarah Thomas, her 81st year. She leaves one sister, husband, four sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. She was married to Johnathan Ankrom July 10th, 1855. Since then were born to them Solomon Ankrom of St. Marys; M.R. Ankrom of Alma; Susan Ferrell of Lone Tree; Lib Walters of Blue; Flora Roberts of Iuka; Lemar Ankrom, and Boody Ankrom. Surviving her only is one sister, Susan W. Doak of Vancamp, WV. The life of the deceased was an exemplary one in many particulars. She was a member of the M.E. church, as well as coming of a strictly religious family. Her father before was a devout member of the church, joining while only a youth of 14, and perhaps her greatest traits of character was her promptness and strict honesty, integrity and uprightness, through this manner of life. The deceased had acquired a great host of friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Adams, pastor of the M.E. church of Alma. Interment at the Baptist church cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26th.{Now is Beechwood Cemetery}

Freda D. Archer

Archer, Freda D., 75, of 304 Catherine St., Sistersville, died Wednesday, January 20, 1982, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was employed by the Colin Anderson Center, St. Marys, and was a member of Sistersville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, in 1953. Surviving are a son, Larry of Southbury, CT; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Florence) DeGangi and Mrs. Chester (Donna) Williamson, both of Sistersville; nine grandchildren; two great-grandsons. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville.

Alice Kerr Asher

Asher, Alice Kerr, 81, wife of Clem M. Asher of Concochranton RD 2, PA, former residents of Hillcrest, Wellsville, died suddenly Tuesday, January 6, 1970. She was born September 19, 1888 at Titusville, PA, a daughter of the late George T. Kerr and Nancy Peterson Kerr. Besides her husband at home, she is survived by two sons, Keith of Concochranton, and Nial of Houston, TX; a daughter, Mrs. Warren (Glade) Ferguson of Massillon, OH; a sister, Mrs. Hazel McIntosh of Concochranton RD 2; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville.

Clem M.Asher

Asher, Clem M., 88, of Route 1, Middlebourne, died Thursday, March 7, 1974 at his home on Gorrells Run. He was the son of James H. and Columbia Connelly Asher. He is survived by one son, Nial of Houston, TX, and one daughter, Mrs. Warren (Glayde) Ferguson, of Massillon, OH; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Dora McCullough of Middlebourne; and one brother, Herbert of St. Augustine, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Kerr Asher and one son, Keith. For a number of years, he was a teacher in the Tyler County schools and in later years was manager of grocery stores in Ohio. Interment was in Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville.

Issac Freeman Asher

Asher, Isaac Freeman, 92, Rt. 1, Friendly, died July 10, 1961, at the home of his son, Dewey. Born in Doddridge County, April 15, 1869, he was a son of the late William and Eliza Underwood Asher. He was a retired oil field worker. His wife Mary died in 1951. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Tensie Asher, Smithfield; two sons, Dewey, Friendly and Earl of Chester; seven grandchildren. Burial in the Underwood Cemetery, near Shirley.

Freeman D.Baker

Baker,Freeman D.76, of Alvy, died Tuesday, January 31, 1963, at 4:30 p.m. at the Geraldine Nursing Home in East Liverpool. He was born at Alvy, April 16, 1886, the son of Amiziah and Mary Jane Stackpole Baker. He was a member of the Alvy Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Raymond of East Liverpool; five brothers, William A. and Ora Baker of Alvy, Benton of Shirley, Martin of Weirton, Virgil of Youngstown, Oh; and two grandchildren. Friends are being received at the Furbee Funeral Hone, Alma, where services will be held Friday with the Rev. Ray Polling officiating. Burial in the Beechwood Cemetery, Alma.

Jacob Baker

Jacob Baker died about 9 o'clock last Friday night, April 4, 1919 at the home of his son, Alexander Z. Baker, from a complication of ailments incident to old age. He was born June 1st, 1847 in Noble County, Ohio and came to Tyler County { West Virginia} in the early seventies with his parents, Andrew and Nancy Baker, who later moved back to Ohio. He and Sarah Ann Ash were united in marriage January 30th, 1873 to which union seven sons were born, six of whom survive him. They are Charles R., William P., Alexander Z., Andrew H., Leck S., and Martin L., all of whom are well known by our people. One sister, Mrs. Sarah Stephens of Stafford, Ohio and four brothers, Harmon, Henry, John and Richard of Noble County, Ohio, survive him. He was a member of the United Brethren church of Middlebourne for a number of years. He was of jovial and kind disposition, always having a good word to his friends. His death came as a shock to his friends as it was not known that he was sick. His wife and one son, Frederick O. Baker, preceded him in death, Fred having died only last January 19, 1919. The bereaved sons and relatives have the sympathy of their many friends in their hour of sorrow. The funeral services were held today, Thursday at 10 a.m. by Rev. W.E. Crawl, his pastor and the interment at the Henderson cemetery by the side of his wife.

James Baker

Baker, James H., of 327 Wood St., Sistersville, died Friday, January 24, 1975, at home. He was a retired hardware dealer, a deacon emeritus of the First Baptist Church, Sistersville, and a former city councilman. Surviving are one son, Creel Baker of Paden City; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Moser of Massillon, OH; three brothers, Clem of Middlebourne, George of Pennsboro, and Dan of Paden City; one sister, Maude Markle of Fort Myers, FL; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete.

Odis Baker

Barcus, Odis, 78, of Rt. 1, Friendly, died Wednesday, December 11, 1963, at 3 p.m. at his home. Born July 11, 1885 in Moundsville, he was a son of John and Alice Gould Barcus. He was a retired glassworker. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Postlethwait of Paden City; a son, Robert, Paden City; a brother, Thomas of Glen Easton, WV; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. His wife, Viola preceded him in death in 1932. Interment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville.

Edna E. Barth

Barth, Edna E., 74, of 505 S. 4th Ave., Paden City, died Sunday, June 19, 1988, at home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Paden City. Surviving are her husband, Henry J. Barth; two brothers, Ora E. Stull and Gail A. Stull, both of Paden City. She was born October 27, 1913 at Alma, daughter of the late William Henry and Mary Lamp Stull. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville.

Jacob Henry Barth

Barth, Jacob Henry, 103, died Friday, December 27, 1990, in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. A resident of New Martinsville and formerly of Paden City, he was born August 26, 1887, in Wetzel County, a son of the late William and Louise Nesperly Barth. He was a former employee of the former Columbia Southern, which is now PPG in New Martinsville, and also was a worker in area oil fields. He was a member of the Paden City Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna E. Stall Barth, in 1988; a foster son, Argel Harold Scritchfield; a brother, William Edward; a sister, Emma Barth; three half-brothers, Eugene, Joseph, and Abe Barth; one half-sister, Lucy Glendenning of New Martinsville. Surviving is a great-niece, Mrs. Albert (Shirley) O' Neil, with whom he resided; several nieces and nephews. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville.

Joseph L.Barth

Barth, Joseph L., 85, of RD 1, Friendly, died Friday, April 18, 1980 at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville. He was a Protestant, a retired glass worker, and an Army veteran of World War I. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Gettle Barth in 1961. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Rita) Rhubert of Bay Village, OH; two brothers, Jacob Henry of Paden City and Eugene of Zanesville, OH; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Caroline) Trotter of Weirton; three grandchildren. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville.

Adna B. Bonner

Bonner, Ada B., 73, of Route 1, Friendly, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 1988, in Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Surviving are her husband, Elonzo E. "Boots" Bonner; three sons, Dr. Daniel of Inwood, WV, Edgar of Taylorsville, NC, and David A. of Middlebourne; a daughter, Janelle Perkins of Belpre, OH; a brother, Clyde Sandy of Clinton, OH; a sister, Gertrude Brammer of Baltimore, MD; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren. Burial in Meadville Cemetery.

Glydis Bonner

Bonner, Glydis, 79, of Route 1, Friendly, died Wednesday, December 11, 1968 at her home. Mrs. Bonner was born in Tyler County, the daughter of the late Otterbine and Fannie Rayling Riggs. Survivors include her husband, Jacob Bonner; two sons, Virgil of Miami, FL and Denzil of Atlanta, GA; and three grandchildren. Burial was in the Falls Mills Cemetery.

Jacob G. Bonner

Bonner, Jacob G., 89, of Rt. 1, Friendly, died Sunday, January 23, 1977, at the Nurse Care Center, Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Bonner was born in Pleasants County, June 3, 1887, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bonner. He was a retired construction worker. Surviving are two sons, Denzil of Atlanta, GA and Virgil of Florida; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glydis in 1968. Burial in the Falls Mills Cemetery.

Virgil M.Bonner

Bonner, Virgil M., 66 of North Miami, FL, formerly of Friendly, died Saturday, January 17, 1989, at home. He was a retired bus driver and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Helen Bamforth Bonner; two daughters, Joyce Byers of Steubenville, OH and Sue Ralich of Katy, TX; a brother, Denzil of Mt. Airy, NC; four grandchildren. Burial in Falls Mills Cemetery.

Wilber Bowen

Bowen, Wilber "Wib", 78, of South Second Avenue, Paden City died Feb. 3, 1998 at home. He was a former employee of the Paden City Pottery, a retired employee of Mobay, a member of the Paden City Christian Church and a Marine veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maxine Parker; his second wife, Peg Richmond; his parents, Fred and Edna Billiter Bowen; three brothers, "CUZ", Paul and Lawrence. Surviving are a daughter, Anita Bowen Tarbett of Paden City; a brother, Frederick of Paden City; two sisters, Hilda Bowen and Freda Flanagan, both of Paden City; two grandchildren; a great grandchild. Services were held at 11 a.m. Jan. 5 at Jarvis Funeral Home in Paden City. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville. Full military graveside services were held by Paden City American Legion Post No. 86 and Sistersville VFW Post No. 6327. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Health of Sistersville, 314 South Wells St., Sistersville, WV 26175

Charles Alden Carse

Charles A. Carse, 85, of Middlebourne, died Thursday, December 27, 1979 in Community Hospital, Springfield, Ohio. He was a veteran of World War 1. He was a retired quard at West Virginia State Penitentiary and a former assessor of Tyler County. Surviving are a son, Siboney Carse of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret (Peg) Billington of Twin Falls, Idaho; a sister, Mrs. Fonda Weitz of Cleveland; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends received at the Goodwin Funeral Home, Middlebourne, where services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Beechwood Cemetery, Alma.

Mrs. Jane Carse

Mrs. Jane Carse, aged 75, widow of Jefferson Carse, died Friday morning at 5 o;clock in the Gist nursing home at Sistersville of complications following paralysis. She had been ill six years. Mrs. Carse, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Swan Archer, was born at Adonis, Tyler County on May 3, 1866. Fifty four years ago she was married to Jefferson Carse of Pleasants county, who died seven years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Carse resided many years at Beaver, Pa where he was a carpenter-contractor. About fifteen years ago they returned to Tyler County and resided at Paden City, later going back to Beaver, where Mr. Carse died. Since that time his widow lived at Sistersville. Mrs. Carse was a member of the Nazarene Church. Her only son, Joseph preceded her in death. She leaves three grandchildren, Betty, Irene and Jay Carse all of New Cumberland, WV; three sisters, Mrs. Mary McKay of Sistersville; Mrs. John W. Smith of Middlebourne and Mrs. James J. Parker of Paden City, and one brother, Postmaster J.C. Archer of Sistersville. Funeral services were held in Sistersville at the Campbell-Frame funeral home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock (daylight time). Officiating was the Rev. Samuel Johnson of the Nazarene church at Barnesville, Ohio. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. 1941

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